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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
when Marriage Is the Topic.

The welded state is favorite subject
with the epigran1 makers. From very
old ballad we take this:
There Yves a criminal In cart
A-goin 10 be hanged;
Respite to him was granted,
And cart and crowd did stand
To know If he would marry a wife
Or rather choose to die.
"T'other's the worst-drive on the
cartl'
The criminal did reply.
More modern is this verse:
would advise a man to pause
Before he takes a wife
In fact, see no earthly cause
He should not pause for life.
Who, by the way, is the author who de-
scribes second marriage as being "the
triumph of hope over experienced"
Samuel Lovers matrimonial epigram is
very opposite:
Though matches are all made in heaven,
they say,
Yet Hymen, who mischief oft matches,
Sometimes deals with the house tother
side of the way.
And there they make Lucifer matches.
Chambers Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
Great smokers.

Many visitors to Europe consider 1t q
high honor to be invited to visit the
Rockers club at Bruges. At the smoking
contests of this organization stated
quantity of tobacco is given to each mem
Der, and the one who takes the most Tins
in smoking his portion wins the prize.
When the pipe goes out, the competitor Is
counted out, for no relighting is allowed.
The present record for quarter ounce OF
tobacco is 81 minutes. London Letter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
What Is Needed.

"What we need in this country, 2 howled
the political orator, lis an elastic cur
rency"--
Right you are, mister, interrupted a
man near the door. Something that will
stretch man s income so as to make both
ends meet. Chicago News.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10

as speedily as possible 1t then takes ITS
prey to ,ome favorite retreat and o os It i
until # becomes tender enough, through
nutrefaction, to be easily torn apart
John Mortimer Murphy in Popular
Science News.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
A CARD.

We guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
it. 1t is the most successful medicine in
the world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. For sale by d. w.
Heseltine G Co., 3S7 Congress St., Ed
ward W. Stevens, 107 Portland ST., King
S. Raymond, Cum berland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 921 Congress ST., II. p. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel
TO THE PUBLIC.
Knowing Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy to be medicine of great worth and
merit and especially valuable for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough, we
will hereafter warrant every bottle
bought of us, and will refund the money
to anyone who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of rs or 80 cent bottle. D..
w. Heseltine, Ss7 Congress ST., Edward
w. Stevens, 107 Portland ST., King S.
Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard. 92l Congress St, Fl. P. s. Geold,
Congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
They Are Very Exciting Lives.

They Are Very Exciting Lives.
Kitten-Is it true, mother, that we have
nine livesa
Cat-'Tis said, my dear, but don't be
vain and daring. There will be times
When IS bootjaoks will be aimed at you
from as many different directions. Phil
adelphia North American.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
Experience to Rashness.

The New Partner-Why would NOT a
play with an all star cast make hits
The Old Partner-No good, me boy
unless you can invent an all center stage.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-10
Great lamentations.

Great Expectations.
Handout Harry-Wh do yer expect ter
Tiepass Teddy-De same ez / got last
year--60 days.-Ainslee's Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
4 WEDDING WHICH WAS SOLEMNIZED TWO WEEKS AGO JUST MADE
 PUBLIC. Miss Clara Seveke and Mr. C. F. Brunson the Principles = Pa
 thetic Scene
 at Depot

Two weeks ago. MT. c. r. Brunson and Miss Clara Seyeke were secretly married at the Presbyterian parson- age by Rev Caldwell
 The groom Is one Of the finest ma chinlsts at the Cotton Beltshops and possesses many friends here.
 The bride is one of the sweetest of the East end belles; possessing many qualities that endear her with every one with whom shh comes in con- tact.
 The marriage seemed to displease the yougg lady's parents. Sc the young couple thought the best thing they could do under the cIreum- stances was to take little trip to Camden to give the old folks a chance to get in q good humor.
 At the depot the now reconciled MT. Seveke pleaded in vain for his daughters return, but in vain.
 The young lady replied in most pathetic manner that they would return in few days and to tell mother goodbye.
 Mr. and Mrs, BrunSon have our very best wishes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
PINE BLUFFS
 TRADE REVIEW WHOLESALE GROCERIES CONTINUE GOOD; COLLECTIONS
 FAIR.
The Low Price of Cotton is Felt By the Consumers and Causes Them 10
 Restrict Their
 Purchases.

Reuiew of trade in the Pine Bluff market for week ending September 50 as compiled by R. c. Dun $, Co.
 Wholesale groceries continues good, collections satisfactory.
 Wholesale grain, commission, etc. has been as compared with previous week, rather light with the excep. tion Of two days when business in ths line was lair. However, us q rule the trade for last week in this line is n0tas good as corresponding week last year Collections in this line slow, which is attributed to the slow movement of cotton caused by excessive rain. besides on account of the large crop of feed etnffs being grown in this section. large trade is not anticipated for the present.
 Wholesale hardware averages fair for che past week and collections about the same.
 Wholesale dry goods some better than last week collections about as usual at this season of the year.
 In foundry and machinery lines trade has been good for the past week and es smpared with the same period last year some improvement is shown. Collections in this lne satisfactory.
 There is ample money for all legiti- mate demands and money is report ed easy; demand improving.
 Retail trade quiet. Low priced cotton together with excessive rain, during the past week Is felt by the customers waich causes them to re- strict their purchases to present needs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

Meeings of National Association Of Merchants aud Travellers, Chiea- go Ills, Aug 10-l7, Sept. l4-21, Nov. 20 For these occasions the Iron Mountain Ky, will sell tickets to chicago and return on the certificate plan one and one-third fare. Full particulars as to dates of sale anu init at the Iron Monntain office.
 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Oma. ha, Neb., June to November l, 1898. From June 1 to October b the Iron Mountain Ky. will sell tickets to Omaha and return, good for return thirty days from date of sale for S25.40 In addition to tue above we will also sell tickets to Omaha and return with final limit of November 15, 1898 for $30.30. II. E. MizELL,
 A2en [
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
UNSuOkEN SYMPATHY.
little Children Who Were Remarkably Careful Not to Hurt an Uncle's Feelings.

Little Children Who Were Remarkably
 Careful Not to Hurt an Unole's Feelings.
 He was big, burly, good natured conductor on a country railroad, and he had watched them with much interess as they got on the train There were two handsome, round faced, rosy check ed boys and three sunny haired. pretty little girls of various sizes and ages. A grave, kind looking gentleman, evident. ly their guardian, got ill with them, and the conductors attention was soon caught by the fact that the apparently eager conversation was carried on by means of deaf and dumb alphabet, ths gentleman joining in so pleasantly that the conductor beamed on him with ap- proval Naturally kind hearted himself, 1t pleased him to see this trait in others, but his honest eyes were misty as he thought of his own noisy crowd of youngsters at home and contrasted them with this prim little company who smiled and gesticulated, but made no sound.
 It was plain they were off on holi- day jannt. for they all had satchels and wore festive go away" air, and the conductor, whose fancy played about them continually, settled it in his mind that they belonged to some asylum and were going with their teacher for ya- cation trip. He couldn help watching them and holding to them as he passed through the car. They returned his greeting in kind, being cheerful little souls, and nc began to look forward with regret to the time of parting. At length at one of the rural stations the gentleman kissed the young ones hurriedly all round and got of the train They leaned out of the windows and waved enthusiastic farewells as the car moved on. Then tho biggest little girl'' took brown paper lag from her satchel and distributed crackers III even shares. The conductor i'll passing smiled and nodded as usual as the little girl held out the paper bag to him.
 'Do have some, :" she said.
 He started back in sheer amazemens
 "Whatp' he exclaimed. "You can talk, then--all of you?"
 "Of coursel" they cried in chorus.
 The conductor sank into tho seat
 across tine aisle. thought you were
 deaf and dumb' he gasped
 "Oh, how funny F cried one of the
 rosy checked boys Why, that was Uncle Jack, poor felIowt He was born
 that way We wouldn't talk while he
 was with us; it might hurt his feelings,
 you know. Hello, here's our station
 Come on, girls" And the five dropped
 noisily out and waved their handker- 1 chiefs from the platform as the train l moved on.-Beile Moses ill St. Nichqlaa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

grain, so where eoat of yarnish will suf- fec to renew their attractiveness paint should not be used. 1t sometimes happens, however, that old furniture of graceful shane and still strong has been Injured and ciscolored to such an extent that var nish will not remove or conceal the diSf1g- uYement. In that case enamel is the only resort, and, as enameled furniture is much In vogue at present, the result is often sur prigingly good. The cane seats of chairs may be enamoied just as the frame is, but 1t should bo remembered that one or two coats of ordinary paint of tho desired color should be applied and tho enamel only usod as finish, as thick enamel cracks and chips of. White, ivory, pale green, dark red, derR green, brown and black arS tho fayorite colors. Loose cushions of flow cred silk, fastened with ribbons, are ap- propriate for chairs thus treated. Rattan furniture as we'll sns that made of wood takes paint and enamel very satisfactorily.
 Small marauiso parasols may be con yertod into yory protty umbrella shades for tall lamps The handle of the parasol la removed, and a hole is cut in the top to allow of tho passage of tho lamp chimney. The parasol Is sustained by wire franc such as is used for paper lamp shades and ruche is arranged around she opening at tho top, a ruf11e to match being placed around the outer edge
 The first picture shows workbaskes of eilded straw, embroidered with flowers Tn silk and edged with a gold cord. The B lining is of pink silk, with gold draw lnq string. The second picture shows willow wastebasket, also gilded and laced with pink and green ribbons. The lining Is of pink silk and around the base of the basket Is band of green silk embroidered with pink. JuDic ChoLL1A-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
VICTIMS OF eoITER.
The Disease Is Brought on by Drinking
 Snow Water.

Tile Disease Is Brought by Drinking
 Snow Water.
 The valley of the Rhone has been quite noted for it's goiter victims. al though I am happy to say that through the increased watohfHlIiess of the au- therities there now is an abatement of the disease. Many different causes arc assigned to the terrible affliotion-this enlargement of the glands of the throat, goiter, or big neck, as it is some- times oalled--and even the best inform ed are far from being unanimous as to its origin or prevention The peasants themselves say 1t is brought on by the habitual use of snow and glacial water. Tho water is so oold it acts us a counter irritant and so inAames the throat, but this explanation hardly holds, as the inhabitants of tho upper regions arc not 90 often afflicted as are the people in the lower valleys The use of chemically impure water, especially hard water, Is given as a cause.
 The experiment. has been made where the water of certain wells was used to the exclusion of all other water With In short time goiter symptoms began to manifest themselves where none had been before. Sometimes this dis ease is epidemic An instance was noted where in a garrison one out of ev- cry 90 mon became afflicted. Infants are seldom born with goiter, but after 1t once takes hold the progress of the disease Is very rapid believe that it Is rarely fatal, but because of this en- largement of the glands and the conse- Quent disfigurement of the throat it is most repulsiye, and yet the natives are so accustomed to seeing it that they do not seem to care. It probably Is simply 8 source of discomfort rather than mor- l tification. In fact, In some portions of France, Italy and Switzerland goiter is thing to be prized and to be exhib- ited, for it's possession exempts a man from military service. Young men have been known to resort to certain wells supposed to convey this poison to the ! blood that they msght evade conscrip- 1 tioD. When Savoy was annexed to France. vigorous measures were adopt. 1 HA by htatu Odt II Dr1rcipAC utt1b AfStc1h' 1 disease. There was heavy penalty for drinking the water of forbidden wells, and then the little children were treat ed in the hope of curing them. Lozen- ges of iodine were administered, and out of 5000 children 2,000 were cured, and more would have been helped had not the parents ignorantly opposed tha I giving of the remedies. The villages al- 30 wer. cleaned and sanitary measures
 insisted upon For, aside from all other causes, it is quite agreed that goiter may
 be transmitted or be sporadic Like diphtheria, 1t is filth disease. and of- ten has it's origin in the negligent hab- it's of the villagers. These peasants re- fuse co live elsewhere than in the old "dorfer' fvillages), each morning going far away to the fields, but returning at night to their overcrowded homes.
 where men, women and children, COWS. goats and donkeys dwell together fra
 formally. Chicago Inter Ocean
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
MT, George Valiant

One of the rising young iodrnalis.s s of the State, MT. Geo $. Valiant, has just resigned his position on the Graphic to accept situation on the Commentaries paper published in thIs city.
 Mir. Valiant, while in our employ has always proven himself most faithful, steady and conscien tious worker, and our best wishes for his success in life shall always be with him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
rha rreen or Pnr,s.

Paris is probably be only city in Il world which has trees that bloom twi year habitually. These ure the hq1l ohestnuts. There are t7. GOO of tl1 planted in the squares and along 3b boulevards, and 26,0O0 buttonwc3 Tho trees ill Paris are numbered, like the peopls, the cabs, the aninf the lampposta and the matches. Th horse cheatnuts have only been do W this trick for about fye years, and sd 2 some of taem have made practios 1t. These die. or apparently die, in7ul latter part of July, and all the 0ftR fall off. A month or so afterward {itt all como ous srso flower again and ' v green leaves shoot forth continually
 til they are nipped by the first f,I There IS a reason for this, and tbeplit entists worked over the matter fTf long time to be ablo to exR1atf he| Briefly aDd unscientifically tic b& lose their leaves because they af|s
 tackled by little fungus which E n
 upon them by tks wind; thel'. el { stiIl full of sap. they start fo pus
 .aayes aii oyog again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

Meeting National Association Q Merchants and Traders, Chicago III. Ang.l0 to r, Sep. II to q, Nov, 3 10 1898. The Cotton elt,Railway will sell sell round trip tickets for this occasion for one and one third fares on tha certificate plan, Tickets on sale Aug. 9th to l2 inclusive with return limit Aug. 2oth 1898, Sep. 10 to 15 inclusive, Return limit Sep. 24th 1S9S. Oct. 29th to Nov inclusive, Return limit Nov 12th 1909.
 Meeting of Lational Association Of Merchants and Travellers. Chicago, H., August 10. r and September 4-2l and November 2-s. The Cotton Belt Ky. will for this occasion sell round trip tickets for one and one third fares, on the cer critic plan Tickits on sale. Aug to II inclusive, return limit Aug. 20 1898; Sept. 10 to l6. inclusive. Return limit Sept 2s Oct 29 to Nov. inclusive. Trans-Mississippi and lnterna- tional Exposition, Omaha, Neb. June let to Nov lst. For this s,ccn- sion the Cotton Belt route has made rates of $3030 for round trip. Pass. engers may have choice of route via St. Louis, or Jonesboro and Kansas City, Tickets OH sale June 1et to Oct. 18th 1898. In addition to the above, will sell round trip tickets re- turn limit thirty days from date of sale, but not later than Nov. 10th 1898, 1923. 5.40.
 St. Louis Exposition September IA to October 29. An open rate of one and one-third fare will he made by the Cotton Belt Ky for the occa- sion. Dates of sale Sept. 13, 15. 20. p, 27, and %, October 4. 6. II. 13. IS. 20, 9, and 27. Return limit five days from date of sale.
 Tri-ennial Conclavel Knight Temp- 1 lars, Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 10th tol 14th, 1898.
 For this occasion -.the fCotton Belt Route will sell round trip tickets fofi $25.40. Tickets on sale Oct. z, s. and 10. Return limit Oct 10. Limid by extension up to and including Oct. 3l, ss1s9S. (Cheap round triiI, rates can be securrd from Pittsbnrf to Baltimore, Md. Washington n C., and Gettysburg, Pal
 H Blingman, Agt, f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

State Convention of the United Daughters of the confederaey, Little Rock. Ark, Oct. l2 10 IA, 1888
 Tbe Cotton Belt will sell for this oe- easion round trip tickets. on the cer- tificate plan, at one and one-third plan. Dates of sale Oct. II, 12 and B; return limit Oct. IT.
 H Bringman. Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
WAS THE ONLY COUNTY IN THE STATE THAT WOULD UNDERTAKE A STATE
 FAIR,
The Entertainment VIII Consist of Many Novelties Never Before Witnessed at any
 Other Fair"

"The fair which is to be held at PineBluff, beginning October Is, and lasting ten days, is not an ordinary county fair, but q State fair," says the Little Rock Gazette. Ut will have exhibits from many counties in the State and also from a number of States in the Union that dc business in Arkansas.
 'Fhe most elaborate arrangements have been make it a success. The most successful men in Jefferson county are connected with the enter prise. They have unloosed their purse strings and declared with nnanimity to make it the red letter event in the history of Arkansas.
 "No other county in Arkansas seemed to be willing to undertake the responsibility of the conduct of q State fair. All of them held back when suddenly Jefferson came to the front and it's enterprising citieens un- lo0sened their purse strings and declared with unanimity that ha put to blush even those who have been urging the establishment of a permanent exposition in Little Rock that they wonld be q credit and honor to the grand common woal'h.
 Jefferson Is one of the best counties in the State. It's business men are successful and enterprising. They are broadguaged and liberal, and whenever they undertake a project they carry 1t through with such vim and vigor as to merit the com mendBtions and approval of all, not only of the citizene of Arkansas but of those of ot Ter States who have business relations with them.
 "Tie Pine Bluff fair will be an at traction that will both please and instruct those who attend 1t. The evhibits will include everything In the line of manufactures that are in deHand ID Ark aDsas. They will come from every portion of the Union The agricultural and hor- tleultural displays will be Of q very l high character. They will demon. strate to the visitor what the soll oi
 Arkansas produces. They will con,
 vine hlm that Arkansas iscapable o
 rising many other things besides cotton, aud the exhibition will bt
 made in the banner cotton produc ing county of the State.
 The other attractions will be o
 the highest order. The entertain
 ment will consist of many novelties never before witnessed at any other fair They will certainly be reye llation to all visitors of something they never saw before. The public seems to understand this and it il lsafe to predict that the Fine Bluf
 State Fa1r will be the best patroniz ed of any ever held in the State'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

We feel 1t our bounden duty as a live. up-to.date newspaper to call the attention of our many readers to an article in tomorrow's Graphic headed Grand Fall Opening, giv- q little description ot the magniielent stock of new goods our leading mer- chants have just opened up. Look for it
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
ANOTHER CHANGE
MT. Frank stewart, an Efficient oaieer Resigns His Position on the
 Police Force.

Another change has taken place in the police force. This time another faithful officer has resigned.
 Mir. Frank Stewart has accepted a position as deputy constable under Al. J. Stewart, who was recently elected constable.
 Mir. Stewart during his duties as pattolman has been one of the most faithful servants in theemploy Of the city. and will be greatly missed by his associate guardians of the peace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
I, LOUIS IRON MOUNTAIN ( 80

Com nercial Travellers Day. Omaha Exposition, Omaha Neh Sep. 24th 1898. For this occasion the IronMtn. will sell to Omaha and return Ut fare of $2165 for round trip. Fiual limit for return Sep. 5th, date of sale Sep. 2pd and 23rd. 1893.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

The peach was originally poisoned almond It8 fruity parts were used to poison arrows. and for that purpose were introduced into Persia. Trans plantation and cultivation have not on- ly removed its poisonous qualities, but turned it into the delicious fruit we aow enjoy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

IF TOT HAVE ANY diseases due to impure or Impoverished blood. like scrofula, salt rheum, dyspepsia, or eattarh. you should take Hoods sarsaparilla and be promptly cured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

Advertising car No. of Ringing Bros. circus arrived Sunday after noon in charge of Mir. Geo. ". Good heart. The hnl posting force left this morning for the country to bill a4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
THE HOUSEHOLD.

mous Decorations Practicable For Anaa-
 teur Hands.
 Chairs, tables and stools of hard wood which have boon stained and defaccd be. yond the power of furniture polish to re- store them may be made presentable again by being treated with enamel paint. either light or dark. l. is, of course, always ih. advisable to cover hard wood articles with anything which Is opaque and concsals ths
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
F. Nj. LOPER, PHYSICIAN and SURG E ON

Office. over Dewoody's Drug Store. Resi- dence, 121 sixth Avenue. 230 Old Phone.
 g% Calls promptly attended day or Uni ng 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03

HOODS PILLS are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bilIiousness. 25e.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
COTTON MHRKETs

New York, \. r, October g. eady; spots. steady and unchanged
 dlling 58 :. sales 6.9II.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-03
FOWLER
 F BROKER n. Stocks. eraln 6 ppouisi6ns

DIRECT PRIVATE wIRH TO 1T York, Chicago, St. Lou is Kansas City. New Orleans