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The Press., 1898-07-07

An unexpected pleasure on Thursday morning was general invitation for the excursionists to visit the private flower garden of MT. DeWolf. This garden is a thing of beauty, containing nearly every thing adapted to that climate The grounds were terraced, with small wooded hill at the rear, in which were summer houses, walks and seats. Among these trees were growing ferns, orchids and rare specimens.
 The citizens of Kentville gathered at the station to see us off, and with cheers and best wishes we bade farewell
 At Middleton large delegation well station restaurant.
 Yarmouth was reached at 3. 30, and we sailed for Boston at once. An elaborate dinner was served on the steamer, after which we all went on deck to watch the sun set, magnificent sight. The water was literally vivid red as far as the eye could reach. We landed in Boston Fri day morning about 1O.30, where it was our pleasure to attend Keith's theatre that night. The house surpasses any thing in this country in grandeur, with its beautiful courts, parlors, toilet rooms, elegant pictures, and immaculate engine rooms. The lighting, ventilating and cooling systems seem perfect. A visit to Boston will not be complete with out a visit to Keith's.
 
 The following resolutions were passed at the meeting at Kentville:
 The members Of the Massachusetts and Sub urban Press Association, recalling with exceed hospitable manner in which they have been re- ceived by the people of Nova Scotia, remember find an expression in words that the latch strings or Nova Scot1an homes have ever been feeling deeply grateful for this thrice repeated ted evidence that though far from home we are vet among friends in whose fidelity we can with safety conf1de and whose welcome to us is in deed from the heart, have
 Resolved-That our heartfelt thanks be given to our Dominion friends for the delightful ways in which their hospitality has manifested itself and which have cOnduced to make our SotOurn ure. F
 Resolved-that so long as memory lives we shall cherish with delight the remembrance of which though of another government is so closely allied with us in blood, aspirations and sympathy. our constant and earnest prayer snail be that the brotherly bonds that bind us together in upholding and defending the right, and lighting and putting down the wrong, may continue dL @ to actuate and draw nearer to each pression and can march shoulder to shoulder against the world should liberty ever be threat ened.
 Resolved-That we remember with especial gratitude the generous thoughtfulness Of the people of Annapolis, of Kentv1lle, and Of Hali. fax conveyed to us by their executives, theil citizens associations and by themselves.
 Resolved-That our thanks be extended to the Dominion Atlantic Railroad Company, to MT. P Gifkins, to Mir J. F. Masters, to the landlords o the various hotels and to all who have contrib uted in any way directly or indirectly to make our visit so filled with pleasure.
 Resolved-That these resolutions be published may know of our pleasure and copies sent to oul Nova Scotia friends that they may have the as surance of our gratitude.
The Press., 1898-07-07
AMERICAN PATRIOTISM.
What Is the Dominating Spirit of Fourtl
 of July Observances?

What Is the Dominating Spirit of Fourth l
 of July Observances?
 Is the spirit of American patriotism still alive? Is love of liberty and coun- try as strongly implanted in the breasts of the people today as it was in 1776 and 1872? Is the Fourth of July cele- bration of today commemorative of the birth of independence or is it a mean ingless saturnalia of noise and riotous indulgence?
 These are questions which are now uppermost in the minds of thinking men. Conditions which to some seem impregnated with danger to republican institutions have led to the fear that patriotism is fast becoming 8 minor quantity in the make up of the average American citizen. The public heart, it is asserted, no longer thrills with right eous indignation at events which in the past would have moved the entire pop ulace to expressions of emphatic remon- strance. Orators cannot move their au ditors to frenzy by spellbinding flights of impassioned eloquence. Matters which 50 or even 80 years ago would have called for warlike preparation are now allowed to pass almost unnoticed. Fourth of July observation has taken new form. Picnics and athletic compe- titions have supplanted patriotic exer- oises to large degree. There is as much noise as ever, but it is noise without enthusiasm. The old time stentorian spouter who was wont to twist the lion s tail and send the American eagle soar ing on glorious missions is in ignoble retirement. And why?
 Men of influence say these things do not indicate decay of patriotism, but merely that people are wiser, calmer and more rational with advancing years. Deliberation now takes the place of nasty, ill considered judgment, and the country is better for it. Others of equal force and influence assert that patriot ism is in its decadence and the fact is portentous of evil. America, this latter class insists, is filling up too fast with an untutored foreign element, which the native population cannot properly ssimilate.-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1898-07-07
Lessons of Patriotism.

Foreigners say of us that we are al- ways in a hurry, and it is true that we have not yet learned the philosophy of leisure.
 Indeed, during the long days in calendar year the people of tho United States seem consumed by the passion of effort. Absorbed by diverse interests, spirited conflicts and the clash of con- petition, we almost cease at times to feel at all the straining of the chord of general American sympathy.
 But upon the nations birthday the people, like family, mingle commem- oration with congratulation. The old lessons of patriotism taught us through all the years crowd in upon us, and in every heart, where there is enough no bility of character to render possible the impulse of gratitude the American spirit, with it's old strength, stirs the better nature, till we lose the care of business in pride of country and forget self in the thought of a flag. g.-Chicago Inter Ocean. .=-- -.--...+. .. s-..
The Press., 1898-07-07
A GREAT ANNIVERSARY.
Fourth of July Marks the Rebirth of
 Freedom In the World.

Fourth of July Marks the Rebirth of
 Freedom In the World.
 The Fourth of July is unique among anniversaries not only because it com- memorates the modern rebirth of free dom after its death in the middle ages, but because it holds place in history as the first modern anniversary date set apart for commemoration by all the people of nation.
 The men who made the day historic al felt instinctively the significance of their work and that its influence was not bounded by ocean lines. They felt that the day was to commemorate the liberation not only of people, but in large measure of the race. They believ- ed that it was to be first among many days to come illumined with the light of the brighter pages of human history.
 At the first anniversary of the date. held in Philadelphia, and in which the moving figures were the men who had signed the Declaration of Independence, this idea was clearly expressed. They had builded not only for 8 country, but for the world, and not only for 8 gener- ation, but for all time. They had given the national anniversary place in hu- man annals, they thought and said. The century which has followed has justified the opinion.
 In less than half generation France had made the eighteenth Brumaire inn mortal as the date of the fall of the Bastille.
 The influence of the Fourth of July has been worldwide. As the people have come more into government in ev- cry land they have widened the scope of national aspirations. England now has her jubilees and days commemora- tive of Trafalgar and Waterloo, as we'll as the lugubrious anniversary of Guy Hawkes.. Sedan day, every year, sets Germany aflame with patriotic ardor for the fatherland. Italy has her days sacred to the memories of it's successive steps in the achievement of Italian unity.
 Lowell sang of Lincoln as a thew birth of our new soil" A newer birth of our newer soil is galaxy of glorious days added to the history of many lands.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Press., 1898-07-07
.Japau's Holidays.

For thousand years the people in the country of peaceful shores have been famous for celebrations. They have al ways had rather an overplus of holi days, domestic, religious and local, but the truly national patriotic festivals "are as modern as the flags that are flown and the salutes that are fired in their honor." Long centuries of feudal ism divided both the nation and the popular allegiance. Now all most gladly celebrate their regained nationality nightly helped as this has been by the pressure and pounding of foreign na- tions eager for trade and covetous of land.-ll lderC ndent
The Press., 1898-07-07
Lord Chatham.s Words.

We'll might Lord Chatham proclaim from his place in the parliament of Great Britain, History, my lords, has been my favorite study, and in the cele- brated writings of antiquity I have off, ten admired the patriotism of Greece and Rome, but I must declare and avow that in the master states of the world I do not know the people, nor the senate, who in such a complication of difficult circumstances can stand in preference to the delegates of America assembled in general congress at Philadelphia. y
The Press., 1898-07-07
Gigantic Sale WASH GOODS,

We have been doing some great bargain buying. We are known far and wide as being among the largest deal CTS in wash goods in New England, and consequently some of the biggest and sweet est wash goods plums tall to us. This present deal is a story of several huge lots of dainty summer stuffs that we had the opportunity to relieve the makers of-at absolutely our own prices, and so comes about this picnic, that you are all invited to attend.
 There will be set out for you:
 One Thousand Short
 Lengths Two to eight yard pieces of soft and beautiful organ dies, Ceylon silks, batistes, satines, linens, Scotch ging- hams, American ginghams, percales, lawns, etc.-enough for a child's dress, a miss's waist or skirt, a woman's waist or skirt-they come ab- surdley low, and we can sell them lower than "Mill Ends" went short time ago. One Hundred Pieces 1 Of soft and pretty lawns, batistes, prints and dainty cot tons, worth double the price | asked:
 3 1-2c the yd! Six Hundred Pieces Of light and medium yard. wide percales, nearly one hundred different patterns worth double, at
 5c the yd! Five Hundred Pieces | Ot very pretty organdies, batistes, jaconet, Duchess and shadow cottons, 2o and 30 inches-usual Ioc goods more than one hundred pat terms, all different:
 6 1-4c the yd! Three Hundred Pieces Of this seasons new 36-in. percales, vast assortment for shirt waists, etc., 12 & goods at 71-2c the yd! Eighty Pieces
 Of beautiful dotted Swiss mulls, 2o inches wide, soft fabric, beautiful printings, us- ual 1oc goods, at 12 1-2c the yd! One Hundred Pieces
 Of new and lovely printed organdies, nearly as many diff ferent patterns and effects, 30 inches wide, regular 1oc goods at 12 1-2c the yd! Fifty Pieces
 Of silk striped Challies, a score or more of the newest floral patterns, 2o inches wide, and regular 25c goods, at
 15c the Vdi
The Press., 1898-07-07
Another Thing!

A Great Sale of Muslin Underwear is going on at this place.
 All are fine garments, of fine materials, made in first class manner--not a trashy garment in the whole sale, and all are great bargains.
The Press., 1898-07-07
FORBES & WALLACE, Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
 Springfield, Mass.

EOR RENT.-House corner of How I land and Prospect street-eight rooms with furnace, hot and cold water, and other modern improvements. Inquire Of N. B. FlSKs
The Press., 1898-07-07
Elephants.

There are annually killed in Africa minimum of 65, 900 elephants, yielding the production of quantity of raw ivory the selling price of which is e4, 25O, 900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
$. G. ALEXANDER $ cos.
Cotton Letter to Their Eastern
 Correspondents.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, March ?, 1898.
 DEAR sIRs-Since we wrote you last the weather has been good with the exception of 9 few wet days, and planters have begun preparations for another crop. Very little blowing has been done as yet, but if the weather remains favorable good progress will have been made in the '&SoQ /ten days. Our merchants and made by tissbing, supplies are insist to more fully equip fPSe9re Pe.9 corn ana pany will have tents furnished it ii fl a short time.
 After an hour and a-half drill, the company was dismissed to meet again tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands of People Have Dyspepsia ir
 Its Worst Form and Do Not Know It.

A weak stomach is the cause of about nine- tenths of all disease, yet in most cases the wrong thing is treated and the true cause overlook ed.
 This is because q weak digestion produces sy ymptoms resembling near ly every disease because it weakens and disturbs the action of every nerve and organ in the body; poor digestion causes heart trouble, kid ney troubles, lung weakness and es- pecially nervous break down or ner- yous prostration, the nerves cannot stand the wear and tear unless gen erously fed by well digested, whole some food.
 Keep the digestion good and no one need fear the approach of dis ease.
 Mrs. H. NJ. Lee, of Rochester, N. Y, writes: For the sake of suffering hu- manity l want to say that from a child I had q very weak stomach, threw up my food very often after eating and after few years nervous dyspepsia resulted and for more than twenty years I have suffered ineX- pressibly.
 I tried many physicians and adver- tisro remedies with only temporary relief for nervous dyspepsia and not until I commenced taking Stuart s l Dyspepsia Tablets last September, six months ago, have l been free from mofGging caused by the condition of Gpd stomach; in short, oraGeo the InlrGtutll~zsiaa
 his ascention on June 19 Or SKIS.  American centennial year.
 The pope is today the oldest liv- ing man iG the world in active off cial life, Mr. Gladstone, who is in the sos, long since retired from ac- tive labors. The same is true of Bismarck, who is 82. In America Justice of the Supreme Court Field, who retired last month is 81. The oldest man in official life in the Unit ed States is Senator Morrill,, of Yer mont. who is 87. The holy father has outlived considerably over 100 members of the sacred college of cardinals. This body, which has fifty-nine members, the Italians be- ing in a majority of one, will elect the next pontiff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
MIXED PRINTING.

In some small country newspaper offices, where the copy goes from the editor to the compositor, then, after printing, directly to the subscriber, the need of a proof reader is often felt. For example: In q Missouri of flee, q short time ago, the boy iD making up" the forms got the gal leys mixed. The first part of the obituary of an impecunious citizen had been dumped into the forms, and the next handful of type came from Il galley in which was a description of a fire. The country folks were much startled V hen they came to the para graph which read thus: "fhe pall- bearers lowered the body to the grave. It was consigned to the flames. There were few, if any re- grets, for the old wreck had been an eyesore to the town for years. Oi course there was individual loss, but that was fully covered by iasur- ance."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
AN INSURANCE MAN
Arrested for Violating the Insurance
 Laws of the State.

MT. Wm. J. Humphries, an insur- once solicitor for the New York Life Insurance Company, was arrested , yesterday (Tuesday) for violating the insurance laws of the State. The Statutes of Arkansas require insurance companies doing business in the State to pay a license for ey- cry one of their solicitors in the State. Upon payment of that li- eense the solicitor is furnished a 1y aifeatn bR- the State Auditor. and corn-stalks fosqs arrested on a commercial uses. Indors.l 4ho+li- ready received from press and people encourages the committee to believe that the consumption of corn will be greatly augmented and add a large percentage to the value of the crop.
 After the meeting President Carr said: I've have reason to believe that the membership of this organi- zation will soon include very large proportion of the eorn-growing far mers of the country. together with the manufacturers of all kinds ofcorL products. in such manner as to be potential in creating public senti- ment and influencing such proper and wise legislation as may be re- quired to advance the interests of corn. We are now considering ar- ranginging q circuit of corn-cooking schools and corn food expositions in all the principal cities. We believe that in this way we can bring the virtues of this crop directly 70 the knowledge of the masses who most need it. The national organization will be incorporated under the laws of Illinois, with it's general offices in Chicago"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
 The Close Sleeve.

There is as yet but little change in the general preference for the close coat sleeve with every sort of odd little gar niture as finish to the tops, including the wing decoration consisting of a three cornered piece of the dress fabric or else of a material matching the trim ming used on the gown, this piece hem med, rutfled, piped or satin lined with a contrasting color. It is carried under the arm after the sleeve is sewed into the bodice. The third short point is tucked away under the folds. The two longer points are then brought to tho top of the shoulder and simply tied, the ends left to somewhat resemble the wings of q bird in flight A full soft knot is left in the center. Wide ribbon loops in place of a puff, number of horizontal tucks taken in the fullness of mutton leg sleeves and straight flat rows of gimp laid across the tops of close coat sleeves are other popular modes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
Jeweled Belts

Having been exceedingly popular all winter ill Paris aEd London, jeweled belts are now becoming very generally worn here with both house and street costumes City importers have just opened to view great variety of these belts, with buckles to match They are very gorgeous indeed. Not the enchant- cd valley explored by Sindbad himself could supply genuine stones in quantity and elaboration matching those which fill shop counters and cases and embel- fish the gowns and jackets which fash ionable women are new wearing. Some of the narrow rolled gold belts incrusted with tiny mock emeralds, turquoises, opals and wonderfully brilliant diamond clippings are really very handsome, and so are the medium sized oblong or tri- angle shaped buckles that clasp them.
 But the broad gilt belts set with huge imitation rubies, sapphiros and other red, yellow, green and amber stones do not appeal to a refined taste. The craze for artificial jewelry of cheap, con
 spiouous kind is to be deplored, and the fashionable people who introduced the best of this doubtful decoration have now discarded it.-New York Letter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
Women and London,s Election.

Many we'll known women will take part in the London county council eleo- tions in March. The Marchioness of Tweedale is president of a canvassing corps, which includes in its ranks the Earl and Countess Cadogan, Earl and Countess Waldegraye, the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, the Mar ehioness of Bristol, the Countess of Den- bigh, the Countess of Jersey, the Count ess of OnsIow Lady George Hamilton and Lady Farquhar. Lady Tweedale has issued circular to her helpers and prospective helpers, giving them pre- liminary instructions as to calling upon Unionist voters. It is estimated that during the contest about 1000 women will be employed ill this work of polit- ioal beguilement on tho part of the Moderates alone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
OBJECT ID BROWN, LOUISIANA REFUSES TO GIVE
 CONSENT. Belief That His Election as Bishop Coadjutor of Arkansas Would Bo Unsatisfactory to
 Many of This
 States Diocese.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-The standing committee of the Protest ant Episcopal Church for Louisiana has refused to consent to the elec- tion of Rev. w. M. Brown as bishop eoadjutor of Arkansas.
 They consider the election legal but in view of the irregularity charged the committee consider it unwise to place Dr. Brown in aposi- tion that might be to himself dis agreeable as well as unsatisfactory to many of the dioceses of uArkan- sas.
 Bishop sessums has not yet decid- ed upon his course in the matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
A BIG MORTGAGE
\ bS the Postal Telegraph
 to. For S2,OOO,O 900.

roseai Telegraph and Cable
 Sns Tuesday recorded a mort l amounting ', to $2,OOO, ,O0O in the
 V 'ne clerk of the Pulaski Cir
 "ur'' at Little Rock. The |''r 4ge g' was given to the Old |ss s rust Co, of Boston, and is .s years at , per cent interest. |,s..'' a'es all the real and personal g B,.as Ol the company, including ks'aph and cahle lines
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
HAvANA. March ? lYia Key West.

HAVANA, March ? (Via Key West). Without adding unnecessarily to the flood of surmlses, conjecture and prophecy concerning the finding of the court of inquiry, it is fair to say that, as matter of fact, most of tue naval officers here and at Key West incline to the opinion that the court will find that the disaster to the Maine was caused by the explo- sion of floating submarine mine under the port side of the ship for ward. Opinions differ as to wheth- CT this mine was made of high ex- plosives, such as wet and dry gun cotton, or ordinary gunpowder.
 Opinions agree, not only as to the existence of mines in the harbor, but also that this one was laid purpose ly near the buoy where foreign war vessels were directed to moor and was fired from an electric battery on shore.
 It is believed barely possible that the explosion of the mine was the result of the carelessness or igno- rance of Spanish officers in charge ol the mine starting keys when test ing the instrument, but the suppo- sition is not probable. It is further regarded as settled by the evidence before the court that the port side of the hull forward was completely blown to pieces and that the only explosion on the Maine, except oi isolated cases of fixed ammunition, was that of 2000 pounds of saluting powder stored forward and of which no trace can be found.
 These views are gathered from of icers who talk with great reserve and only upon the assurance that their identity will never be revealed. The fact remains that only the means of the court of inquiry know all the testimony elicited and no ore is authorized to make public matters in advance of the final judg- ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
RICH HARVEST.
Reaped By the City Papers Out of the War Talk.

Ethe Maine disaster on Febru-
 the large city papers have gaping q rich harvest. They nanaged to keep alive the ex- |'nt ntoccasioned by the probable |quences of the disaster, and |sI all the papers they can Though no change has taken 'slace the Investigation was be- lucy have fed tue people on ru-
 and surmises. It has bee Fu that the representatives here 'Sl. Louis papers has refused 'Vple who wanted to subscribe Rpaper, for the reason that he Sell for } cents apiece all the 'ne publishers furnish him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
MAsQUFRADE BALL.

The Ladies Temple Society will give a grand masquerade ball on Tuesday night March 8tb, at Y. M. H. A. hall. Several prizes will be awarded to the most original, com ic, fancy, etc, costumes. The pub, lie cordially invited,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-02
TO WATER CONSUMERS.

Water service taps, for supplying water to consumers, will be put in for $5 each for next ninety days After June 1st the regular charge o SIS, will be made. Make application at office.
 P. B. LIGHT & WATER Co. 31 d2w