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The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
QUEER NEWSPAPERS.
Rsaso. for the Strange Things to Ne
Found Ia Their Column

Rsaso. for the Strange Things to Ne
Found Ia Their Columns-
New York Journal: Spanish news
sapers are queer things. even outside
If their news about the United States.
the Indians and what not. and their
uueerness Ia due as much to the public
which they serve as to the inconceiva-
bic ignorance or willful dishonesty, or
both. OF The people who make them.
II is said, for instance. that outside Of
the larger cities there is large class
OF people who do not even know Of the
existence of the present crisis. To one
unacquainted with the Spanish Gus
toms and manners It might seem
strange that Spanish newspapers did
not lay the whole matter before the
people. but. according to the Boston
Advertiser. there are some obstacles in
the way OF such general campaign
OF education In Spain. In the first
place II must be bered that less
than one-third and only a little more
than one-fourth OF the Spanish peo-
pie can read or write. An educated
Spaniard is not the rule. but the excep-
ton. A newspaper among population
more than two-thirds OF which can
neither read nor write is not likely to
have tremendous circulation or un-
limited power. Even In the cities the
circulation Is not large. La Epocha.
the conservative organ of Madrid, for
example. has a circulation OF less than
5000 copies. Outside of Barcelona and
Madrid there are. perhaps. 600 papers
published In Spain. and not half of
these pretend to be newspapers. In
deed. out of all the 1900 periodicals
published in Spain the scientific jour
nails, religious papers and fashion pa
pers are largely In the majority. News
paper enterprise does not have much
encouragement, Foreign news is OBJ
tained chiefly from government Of
ficials. The whole kingdom of Spain
does not receive as many foreign dis
patches In week as are sent to a sin
gle city In this country In single day.
The average Spanish editor does not
see much use in paying for an inter-
esting dispatch from abroad, when the
chances are about ten to one that when
he gets the dispatch the press censor
will not allow the paper to print It.
All these facts must be borne In mind
In considering the influences which 90
to make up public opinion In Spain.
Unfortunately for the stability Of the
present Spanish government, clerical
influences In Spain are rather with
the Carlist pretender than with the
young king. II Sagasta were able to
lay before the Spanish people generally
q true statement of the present condi-
tion of things and OF Weyler's bru-
tality, spoliation and outrageous rob-
berry In Cuba 1t would not take long to
settle the Cuban question with peace
and honor to both sides.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
HOW MONKEYS ARE CAUGHT.
One OF the Peculiar Methods Adopted
1 " he Satfv~a

One OF the Peculiar Methods Adopted
by sac Natives
In capturing monkeys 1t Ia said that
their curiosity is the thing that makes
them an easy prey. Nearly all of the
monkeys that we see in this country
come from Gornoma, a little village
situated short distance from the Pan
ANA railroad. The Inhabitants OF this
district are mostly native negroes, for
lew white men could bear the climate.
The whole region is marshy. and COW
cred with tropical vegetation. At night
there arises a thick vapor. laden with
lever, which hangs over the woods like
cloud. This region OF woods is the
paradise of monkeys. They travel In
troops. led by an older monkey. When
the people receive information that the
travelling monkey troops" are near
the village they go to the woods in
crowds to chase them. Their plan is
very simple. They cut hole in a
cocoanut large enough for a monkeys
paw to enter. The nut is then hol-
lowed out and piece of sugar is plac-
ed In 1t. A piece OF string Is then fas-
tened to 1t. and It is placed in the road
OF the approaching monkeys. II is well
known that monkeys are very inqulsi-
tive. When they see the cocoanut in
the grass they hurry to examine It. 1t
does not take them long to hnd out
that the inner part contains piece
OF sugar. One of the boldest and greed
lest sticks a paw into the nut to get
the sugar, and grasps 1t as tightly as
he can. But his fist Is so large that
he cannot draw 1t out of the hole again,
with the sugar, to which he holds fast.
cost what It may. The natives now
pull the string until nut and monkey
arrive in the vicinity OF their ambus-
cade. In the meantime the other mon
keys wonder what is the matter with
their comrade. They hurry to see
where he is being pulled to, with his
paw In the cocoanut. They crowd
around him. chatteriny and gesticulat-
Ing. and the natives, who have a large
net ready. cast 1t over them, and be-
fore they know 1t all are prisoners.
They are sold to the employees Of the
Panama railroad, and reach North
American markets through commercial
dealers. p. w. II.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
BISMARCK AND SERGEANT.
Iron Chancellor Declare. That H. Doe.
Not Iatend to Di. Yet.


Not Intend to DIE Yet.
On the occasion Of the sixteenth an
niversary OF Prince Bismarck's en-
trance into the Prussian military serv-
ice. the Second regiment OF Foot
guards, Of which the iron chancellor Is
an honorary colonel. sent him a pres
ent and an address. The person Sc
lected to convey the regiments greet
ing was Sergt Karl Sielhan, an In
teresting account of whose experience
is given in the Berlin Borsen Courier.
The sergeant presented himself at the
castle in Friedrichsruhe at 9 o'clock in
the morning of March and announced
his errand to DR.. Schweninger. While
waiting for reply in the hall the
princes body servant came to him. and
in the course of the conversation found
out that the sergeant came from the
neighborhood of Varzin. He told the
prince Of this. whereupon Bismarck
exclaimed: III he Ia fellow country
man OF mine l must have lock at
him." and Sielhan was admitted to his
presence. Bismarck was sitting on a
lounge by the fireside. On seeing Siel-
han, who is broad shouldered fellow
six feet two inches in height, enter the
bedroom, he cried out: "Donnerwet-
ter, these Pomeranians are all stout
fellows!" Then he beckoned to the
sergeant and told him to take seat
while he examined the present and read
the accompanying letter. He then be-
gan to write an answer. interrupting
1t with questions about Sielhaff's colo
mel. his captain. his family affairs and
SO on, till DR.. Schweninger warned him
that he must not talk too much. The
prince kept on.- however. speaking OF
the pains in his face, from which he
had never been free during forty-three
years and saying that now gout in his
legs had been added to them, but his
body was still sound and for the pres
ent he had no Intention Of dying.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
FLoWER-vIEWINo IN JAPAN.

National Custom to Make Family Ex-
cursions in Blossom Time.
1t Is one of the national customs in
Japan to go out on excursions. in par
ties Of two or three families, to view
the towering trees and plants In their
season. The Japanese love all flow
ers. but prefer those to which they
look up-the flowers of trees They
visit the plum blossoms In February
or e.-rly March; the cherry, especially
beloved. In April; the lotus in July
azaleas during the summer; chrysan,
themums in the autumn. and cameilias
In December. In the pleasure grounds
connected with every temple there are
always magnificent collections OF flow
ers. An expedition especially to see
the flowers is called hanami, or flow
er view. The bank of the Sumida riv-
er. which crosses the city OF Toxic.
Is covered with cherry trees. These
give pleasant shade. and the spot is
favorite promenade for the citizens
all the year round, but in time OF
cherry bloom" the crowds that throng
the avenue are larger than ever. II is
crowded on moonlight nights. and also
when the snow lies freshly fallen. Be-
Ing fully alive to the beauty of their
country. wherever there is point
from which picturesque view may
be obtained. the Japanese will build
a pavilion, or tea house. or some
similar place OF repose. from which the
eyes may feast on the lovely land
scape. In the family picnics or ex-
cnrsions, which are frequent. some
place OF beautiful situation from which
there is a good view either OF land
or sea. is always selected. These ex-
petitions are not discontinued even
when the cold of winter comes. Snow
scenes are greatly enjoyed. and when
the freshlyfallen snow is lying on the
ground, numerous parties are seen at
points commanding fine view. The
children are never excluded, but ac-
company their elders on all such oc-
casions.-St. Nicholas.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
MISSION OF DOM ouixoTE."
Written to Ridicuie Absurd Stories Of
ChiYslrY.

Chivalry.
From the London Mail: The OBJ
ject of Ceryantes In writing Don Quix-
ote" was. as he himself declared, to
render abhorred Of men the false and
absurd stories contained in the books
Of chivalry. The fanaticism caused by
these romances was so great in Spain
during the sixteenth century that the
burning of all extant copies was earn
estly requested by the cortes Tor leg
islature of the realm). To destroy a
passion that had taken such deep root
among all classes, to break up the
only reading which at that time was
fashionable and popular. was bold
undertaking, yet one in which Ger
vantes succeeded. No books OF chival-
ry were written after the appearance
Of Don Quixote," and from that time
those in existence have been steadily
disappearing. until now they are
among the rarest OF literary curiosities.
This romance. which Cervantes threw
so carelessly from his pen. and which
he only regarded as an effort to break
up the absurd fancies about chivalry.
has now therefore become the oldest
specimen OF romantic fiction and one
Of the most remarkable monuments to
genius. Ten years after its appearance
Its author published the second part
Of Don Quixote," which Is even bet
ter than the first. 1t was written IN his
old age. when in prison and finished
when he felt the hand OF death pressing
cold and heavy upon him.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
Friend in Mead.

First Burglar-Hist! What's that
noise. Jim? Second Burglar-Sounds
like the click Of revolver. Drop the
swag and git Head of the House (five
minutes later)-Well. that's the first
good turn ever got from gas meter.
What a chump was to complain the
other day. when l paid my bill, of that
loud clicking noise after the lights were
out.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
True to LIE.

She-"So this is your picturef 1t
is a true representation Of the dining
room on the ocean steamer; but why
didn't you Introduce some charactersf.
He-"Because that picture is entitled
The Dinner Hour During = Rough
Passage Punch. -----.---
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
Suggesting an Outlet.

Come outside!" lercely shouted the
young man who felt himself insultei.
"and we'll soon see which is The best
mani" "If you want to fight" said
the other, who was about two sizes
smaller. why don't you go up against
Spain?" The crowd applauded. and
thus he saved his hide and his reputa-
ton.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
WEDDING
INVITATIONS

or Announcements. Correct styles 100
priated, including two envel-
opes with each, for s4.00. 90 for s2.75.
Also calling cards, latest style and beau
tiful type effects. Address,
the TRIBUNE Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24

Mr.. Holmes-"Yes; and that remind,
me that we must buy cheaper grade q
Hour"-Boston Transcript.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
Tn. Way to Eeo.omi.a

Mrs. Holmes-'I hear that the price
Of cigars has gone up on account of the
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-09-24
GOOD TIMES NAVE COME

Yes can afford to Indulge yourself or you,
sAmily In the luxury OF = good weekly news
paper and quarterly magazine of fiction
You can get both Of these publications with
almost library of good novels for "a DER wear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
Duty on Hemp.

Washington, Sept. 8-The imposition of import and export duty on hemp brought into and exported from Manila from and to other ports i'll the Philip pines still under Spanish control has been found to work great hardship on dealers, and to almost ruin the business. In view of this fact the treasury offi- cials have recommended to the war de- partment, which exercises control over the collection of duties ill the Philip pines, that on exports of hemp the im- port duties be refunded, thus making but one duty charge The suggestion also has been made to the war officials that the interdiction which prohibited the clearance of vessels from Manila to other ports in the Philippines be re- moved. Now that the war is over 1t IS felt that there is no further necessity for this prohibition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
FELL WITH A BULLET
 IN HIS ABDOMEN.
Political War Between Two Factions of tho Silver Republican Party at
 Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept. S.-A political war between the two factions of the silver Republican party resulted in the death of Charles Harris of Den. yer It was the result of an attempt by the Broad faction to capture the opera house which was guarded by the Sprague faction. At o'clock rush was made by 75 or 100 Broad men from both front and rear of the building and the Sprague men, who held possession, repelling the attack, fired a yoIley into their assaa- ants. Harris fell with bullet through his abdomen and is past medical aid. The shooting occurred just outside the opera house door. Several arrests have been made The man who fired the shot which struck is undoubtedly ill custody, but his name cannot now be aseertained. Today clash between the factions was preceded by the action of National Chairman Towns in removing Richard Broad from the ehairmanship of the state committee on the ground of disloyaly to the silver Republican party and the cause 1t stands for. It being alleged he joined in a eonspira- ey with friends of Senator Wolcott to defeat the proposed fusion with Demo- crats and Populists Charles s. Sprague, representing the Teller and Towne dele gates, obtained possession of the opera house which the convention Is to meet in today and refused to surrender it at the demand of ex-Ghairman Broad. Mr. sprague is editor of the Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph.
 Charles Harris came to Denver five years ago from Omaha, where he for merly held the office of deputy United States marshal He is about 32 years old and has a wife and two children.
 Harris died soon after he was shot. Another man was struck on the cheek by the bullet which killed Harris Sher- if Boynton and Chief Gathright took control of the opera house and made a thorough search. The sheriff said they found whole arsenal in the building. The officers seized six Winchester ri- fes and 10 revolyers. The opera house is ill possession of the police, deputy sheriffs and adherents of ex-Chairman Broad
 No one is allowed to approach. the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
The Crisis In Lite.
shreveportTime S.

There always comes a crisis to man in the journey of life. To some in youth, to others in middle age, and yet to others in declining years when the shadows begin to deepen along the declivity that leads to the other shore. These startling ep- isodss often deeiGe the fate of the man by bringing forth all the traits of his character. Some suecumb in utter helplessness and sink into obseu-ity. Others grapple with the visitor, and resolute, undis- mayed, firm aud unyielding, triumph by sheer force of will.
 Tbe one IS weak in those attri- butes that make true greatness ir the arena ot life. The other, the champion of right, truth, principle, stands firm amid the obstacles that surround him. His merit, his th, his nobility of sc ul are recog nized and ready hands prompted by willing hearts, are gladly outstretch- ed to aid him in climbing the steeps.
 The weary steps of the years that have been laden with earnest but honest endeavor, are frightened of their burden, and the longed for re  lief has found it's fruition. The happy continuation of long deferred hope is sufficient reward for the goal at the end Of the journey.
 Never fear but that the little deeds of kindness, the little words of love will bear rich, ripe, luscious fruit. The world is not all wrapped up ia selfish interests. There are numerous broad minded men and women, there are plenty of generous hearts to repay those simple tokens of a kindly spirit that has scattered the sound seed along the highway
 There are some things more prec ious than riches and jewels. The love, adoration and worship that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
oGicers and Men Killed.

Washington, Sept 8-The official re- cords of the war department, as far as completed, show that there were B off cers and 231 enlisted men Of the army, 254 ln all, killed in battle during the wal with Spain. These casualties include all the lives lost by the army i'll the bat. ties in the Philippines, as well as those in Cuba and Porto Rico. The percent. age of officers killed is strikingly large, and it is said to be unprecedented in the battles of the world The contrast is especially striking ill the case of the bat tie of Omdurman, although the loss ot life was heavy, the list of killed included only ono officer of the British army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
FORTUNE FOR A VASE.
Celebrated Pieces Of China, Their Value
 aud Their Owners.

aud Their Owners.
 Ten thousand guineas paid by the Earl of Dudley for an antique. vase and ewer of early Seyres china was the lar gest sum ever paid for vase. It was afterward sold to Baron Sehroder for 5000 gRineas. Five thousand guineas was paid ut the sale of the Lynos- Stephens collection in 1895 for all ovf- form vase of old SeYres porcelain, paint eel with horsemen and figures, after Wouyermans, and trophy Of arms in two medallions with huted neck and handles formed as gilt figures Of boys. by Dodin and Morin, 152 inches high. The price included pair of oYiforn, fiat shaped vases of comparatively small value, apart from the one above de- soribed, the three being one set which formed part of the Earl of Pembroke's s collection
 In Mir. Jones' collection of pottery and porcelain at the South Kensington museum there is an egg shaped Gros Bleu SeYres vase with medallions of Cupid and Psyche which was acquired for 5000 guineas. The celebrated Bar berinl or Portland vase, now preserved in the gold chamber of the British mu- scum, was purchased by Sir w. Ham- ilton fer 91, 000, and afterWard sold to the Duchess of Portland for G1, 500. 4 historical vase was recently put under tho hammer at Christie's. It was one of a pair presented to the Marquis of MonteaIm (the defender of Quebec by Louis XE The last bid for this spIen. did work of art was e1, 995. One of the largest wares u tho world WAS a present from the late ezag to the city of Paris. It is made from an immense block of jasper, is eight feet high and is valued at { 5a0 tendon Tit Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08

The independent, movements in this State were successful this year except in Jefferson county. In Lonoke county T. J. Walls Gnde- pendenD, defeated Sheriff Holcombe Democratic nominee) for Sheriff, and Joe Eagle (reguiar nominee), was defeated by TannerGndepenent) for assessor. In Garland county A. c. Houpt democratic nominee) was defeated by former Mayor R. L. Williams, of Hot Springs, for sheriff by 106 votes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
General Miles and Staff Arrives.

New York, Sept 8.-The United States transport Obdam> having on board Major General Miles and staff, Major Greenleaf, Captain Whitney, Second regiment Wisconsin volunteers, consist ing of 30 officers and 800 men and the hospital corps from Porto Rico, arrived here yesterday. Mrs. Miles, son and daughter were also on board the trans- port which sailed from Ponce Sept. 1. The surgeon in charge reported all well on board and no sickness during the voy- age. The troops were in the best of spirits. The big transport was decorated profusely with palms and draped flags. From the fore truck was flying the American ensign over a large Spanish flag, while long strings of international code flags were floating from each mast head to the rails.
 General Miles admitted to an Asso- ciated Press reporter, who interviewed him while the Obdam was lying off Liberty island, the substantial accuracy of the statements attributed to him at Ponce, Porto Rico; that the report had a few minor inaccuracies such as usual ly occur in such interviews.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
MUsTERING OUT
 OF VOLUNTEERS.
Every Man or Officer In tho volunteer Service Who Has Charge of Govern
 ment Property Responsible For It.

Washington, Sept s.-The mastering out of volunteers will be followed by vacations and troubles for officers of the regular army and fer many of the vol- unteers themselves. This is due to 9 misapprehension on the part of some of the officers of the volunteer organiza- tions respecting the property of the gov ernment which they have in their pos- session. The government will require that every article be accounted for Every officer or man in the volunteer service who has charge of government property will have to account for it be- fore he can be mustered out and paid.
 An instance is related of 8 governor of state who received two regiments of troops. He told them they could take 30 days furlough and go home. What became of all the equipments i'll their possession, which IS the property of the government, the United States officers cannot tell. Some of these equipments belonged to the ordnance, some to the subsistence and some to tho quarter masters department. Receipts were given by some one for these equipments when furnished by the government and the volunteer officers who gave them will be held responsible for them.
 It is the intention of the war depart ment again to supply the states when the guns and arms are accounted for, but in order to keep q straight account in the department records it is necessary to have them first returned to the gov ernment The same is true of other government property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08

floors. James \. TIowzee, Walter Rus. sell, U. ] Lang and A. 0. Smith of the party in the hall have been arrested. The sliding doors which form the en- trance to the auditorium shows the eff feess of the shooting. The right hand door, as the room is entered, is perforat- ed with bullets from Winchesters and q ball also lodged in the left door. Both were fired from the inside room and are about as high as mans head from the floor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
The Nhaling FIaot.

Washington, Sept. 8.-There is an ab- sence Of news at the treasury depart. ment respecting the whaling fleet re. ported destroyed in the summer ice breakup in the Arctic ocean. The latest reports from the revenue cutter, Bear, sent to the relief of the whalers was dated March 29 last At that time the Bear was at Point Barrow and the whalers were hemmed in by the ice in the vicinity of that place
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08

Trans-Mlssissippi Exposition oma- ha, Neb., June 1 to November 1, 1888. From June l to October l5 the Iron Mountain By. wifi sell tickets 10 Omaha and return, good for return thirty days from date of sale for $25.40. In addition to tue above we will also sell tickets to Omaha and return with final limit of November 15. 1898 for $30.3 II. 5. MIZELL.
 Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08

take in the beautiful things of earth and weave them into bright fresh garlands will glorify aud beautify the brow in the declining years Of life with a halo that will shine be- yond the tomb.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
nexation.

Preliminary steps for the revision of the sentence in the DreYfus case is France are being taken, and the Captains entire acquittal is not unlikely. Thus stain on Frances escutcheon may be wiped out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-08
oartridge Factory Blown Up.

Laredo, Tex, Sept. 8.-The govern ment cartridge factory at Monterey, Mex, was blown up Tuesday, badly wreeking the building and killing two women employed in filling cartridges. It seems a cartridge while being filled exploded and set off quantity of pow der.