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OUR CAVALRYMEN BEST.
French Horses, However, Are Superior te
 Thoso Used Here.

French Horses, However, Are Superior ta
 Those Used Here.
 The French horseman does not ride ns we'll as his prototype ill the United States regular army, but the horses os the French army arc better and more servioeablo than those in the United States The half bred barbs of the ohassours are up to any amount of work, and the heavier Normans aud Bretons of the dragons and cuirassiers, although perhaps too light for the weight they carry, arc splendid specimens of horse. flesh. The French artillery-believed elsewhere than in Franco to be the corps d'elite of the army--was beyond praise. The physique of tho personnel of the field and horse batteries is superior to that of the line and the average eff cheney of tho officers is higher. Ths steel gun that it is armed with is 9 most effective weapon-the fie1dpiece of 90 mm., weighing 10. 43 hundred. weight, and firing 17.98 pound com. mon shell, 18.5 pound shrapnel; the horse artillery gun weighing 8. SC hun. NtENttNtlSiib, Ntb1l h 10. Ao EJAA4N %oAtA- mon sholl and l3 84 shrapnel
 Tho large number Of batteries at- tached to an army corps--moro than four guns to 1000 infantry and cav alry--is not tho only indication that the French place great reliance upon their artillery. Tho batteries IS they marched past presented an admira- bio appearance. The old maxim og "spit and polish" was not as mi nutely carried ort as is the case with tho batteries of the United States regu- lar army. The steel names and eollax chains were in some instances not as bright as they might have been, no, were the leather harnesses absolutely immaculate, but tho horses arc beyond criticism, and everything pertaining te each piece and each caisson is thorough ly serviceable and businesslike- ---Neu
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the hours recommended by the State Central Committee.
 Moved and carried that Central Committeemen from cash ward and township in connection with their re- spective ward and township Central committees, select three names to act as Judges and two names to act as Clerks, and The Central Com mitteemen forward such names to the Executive Committee of the Cen tfal Committee, for publication, not later than 10 days previous @ the primary election to be held May 7th.
 MoVcd and carried that the County convention be called Co as- semble in the city of Pine Bluff on May Ii, for the purpose of ecting delegates to the State Convention.
 Moved and carried that the basis of representation in the County Con vention, be one delegate at large from each ward and township and one additional delegate for every 9 votes or fraction thereof.
 A vote of thanks was rendered the "Elks" for the use of their hall. Com mittee of three appointed for that purpose.
 Adjourned.
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DR. WURTH'S OPINION
OF THE NEW DISCOVERY IN meDI-
 CINE.
A Remarkably sueccssfnl Remedy for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and stom-
 ach Troubles.

Dr. Wursh, i'll commenting on re- cent discoveries in medicine, said: There is none which is certain to be so valuable and far reaching in bene- it as Stuart's DS spepsia tablets, the new stomach remedy; say far reaching, because people little realize how important tt sound stomach and vigorous digestion is to every man, womaIi and child.
 Indigestion is the starting point of consumption, heart disease, Bright's disease, diabetes, nervous prostra- ton. liver troubles; why Is this so?
 imply because every nerve, muscle and tissue ia our bodies is created aud Honrishcd from the food we eat. if that fooii ia, bN reason of Il weak stomach, compelled to lie for hours, Il sour, fermenting mass of half di- geSted food, 1t peisons the blood and nervous system, creates gas which distcnas the stomach and bowels, causing pressure on the heart. lungs and other organs and seriously i'm peding their action.
 lie says further, the point 10 direct attention is not the nerves, nor heart, nor lungs, nor kianeys, but the STOMACH, the first cause of all the mischief.
 The remedy to use for indigestion and weak stonacha is not some cathartie, but a remedy which will digest the food, increase the flow of gastric juice, absorb the gases, and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will ac- complish exactly this result i'll any ease of stomach trouble, because tllese tablets are composed of the di- gestive acids, aseptic pepsin, Golden Seal and Bismnth, pleasant to taste, and not being a patent mediciney can be used by anyone with perfect safe- ty, I believe Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab let's will cure any form of indigestion and stomach trouble except cancer of stomach.
 Full size packages of Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets are sold by druggists at 90 cents. A book on stomach dis eases together with thousands of testimonials will be sent by address Ing Stuart Co.,. Marshall, Mich.
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SAW THE TORPEDO
AND TRIED TO GIVE THE ALARM BUT THE EXPLOSION
 CAME roo QUICK.
One of the Maine's Crew Makes a Statement-Says he Was
 Enjoined to Secrecy

St. Louis Feb. Is, 9.3O a. m.-rhe 9sa. m. edition of the Post says:
 One of the Maine's crew wounded and in the hospital at Key West, where he has just recovered con ciousness, makes the statement. that he sa% the torpedo approaching and ran for the watch in charge to tell him. Just upon reaching him the first explosion occurred and t c Maine was blown to pieces.
 The man was badly wounded and when taken to the hospital told the story and was enloihed to secrecy. This declaration, the Post says, is accepted as truthful.
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WANTED-A BACKBONE.

EDITOR GRAPHIC: = Yesterdays dispatches inform us that in reply to the resolutions of Congress re- questing information on the Cuban situation:
 "The President will reply to the resolutions of Congress in the fullest spirit He will send in the reports of the consuls. The only reserva. tion will be such portions as might endanger personal safety"
 Shade of the immortal hnorow Jackson, hear thatl The President of the richest and most pow erful nation on earth does not dare to send to Congress, unedited, the official reports of our Consuls in Cuba for fear that it might lead to their assassination. Just imagine, if you can, Lord Salisbury sending in such Q report to the British House of Commons; what roar of indignation wauld go up from every loyal throat in Englandl The citi- zens of the United States are con- fronted with the fact that the bond clipping, interest-eating element so completely dominates the admins tration that we dare not call our souls our own. It is case of "peace with honor," if we can, but peace at any price rather than di- minish by fraction of cent the values of "holdings," properties or securities.
 If the President should tell the Congress the plain truth, the sub jects of sixth rate, semi-barbarous power might assassinate olir con suls and this might lead to war. Has the spirit of money-gettlng s7 completely emascuated the patriot ism of the American people that VIC dare not protect our citizens in for eign lands? There is not Q British consul, ror, fer that matter, a Br.t t. sh subject, however humble, any where on earth, who fears death at the hands of a mob as long as the Cross of St. George floats over his head. Will the day never come when the shadow of "Old Glory shall afford equal protection to tho citizens of this great republic? Ii the good Lord has any blessings 1T store fer this people, we pray tha the first may come in the form of good, old-fashioned American back bone for our chief men and q reviva of the spirit of Bunker Hill in hi advisers. A. B c.
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JEFFERSON FENCIBLES,
They are Ready to Go to Cuba and
 So Wire the Governor.

The Meeting of the Jefferson Fencibles held at the armory last night was the most enthusiastic in the history sof the company. The attendance was the largest since the organization. The excitement caused by the exnlo7'on of the battleship Maine a4j S4e rsge..e ss,..- sational telegrams recently re- ceived from Havana had fired the spirits of the young men.
 Shortly after the drill was com menced a copy of the telegram re- ceiyed by Gov. Jones asking how many available troops he could fur nish, was handed to Capt. Brady. Tie company was temporarily dis missed, and Captain Brady verified the genuineness of the telegram by communicating with GeneralSchaer. He then teIegraphed Governor Jones that the Jefferson Fencibles were ready to be called upon at any moment.
 Though the company has only recently been organized. it is in a fourishing.condition. It has about 40 members already and acts upon applications at each business ses- sion.
 The Jefferson Fencibles are ready to serve their country.
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A SMALL BLAZE.
Kitchen of NEr. G. E. Valli ants
 Residence Minus Roof.

Late yesterday afternoon an al- arm of fire was turned in from the residence of Mr. G. E. Valiant, on South Main Street.
 The kitchen was discovered to be ablaze, having caught from the flue. The fire department were very prompt and efficient in responding to the call and extinguishing the blaze. The top of the kitchen was burned off and the cooking supper and all the groceries in the kitchen were destroyed by water. The loss will amount to about $50
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
DIR. JOHN WATERS
Has Offered His Services in Case of
 War With Spain
Dr. John Waters today sent the following telegram:

Dr. John Waters today sent the following telegram:
 PINE BLUFF, ARK, Feb. Is, 1898. To Superintendent Virginia Military Insti-
 tute, Lexington, Va,
 Superintendent Of V M. l., If waris declared am subject to your assign ment. Graduated Captain of Com pany C., 1874.
 (SIgned) J. WATERS. M. D.
 Dr. Waters is an experienced mili- tary man. As shown in the above, he graduated from the Virginia Mil- itary Institute with the rank of Cap tain. Since that time he has drilled several companies 0. militia, and was very successful with all. He was captain of the famous Quapaw Guards, of Little Rock, and to his efficient drilling of the company Is due largely the success obtained by it.
 Dr. Waters will make an able ac- quisition to any military organiza- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
JEFFERSON GUARDS.

Pine Bluff has Ut present two com panies of Militia subject to call by
 the President. Though the Jefferson Guards do not meet !now, many of them are still enlisted in the State Militia. The period for which, a number enlisted has run out, but there are still about 2 members who have from three months to a year longer to serve the government. Captain Hudson has been lookingur the records to be prepared to call out the company in case of necessity
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w. G. STREET
Appointed Assistant Prosecuting At torney of the Eleventh Judicial
 District.

Hon. s. c. Martin, Prosecuting A t. torney of the Eleventh Judicial Dis trict, today appointed as his deputy Mir. W. G. Street, who will fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Judge B. r. Merritt. Mr. Street has practiced in this city a number of years and has also represented this county in the State Legislature. He will doub tless make an efficient deputy prosecuting attorney.
 
 Stop at Gleason's Hotel when you visit Little Rock. dtf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
READY FOR THE FRAY.
Jefferson Fenclbles, of Pino Bluff,
 Tender Their Services.

The following is copy of tele- gram received by Governor Jones last nis {, says the Gdactte:
 PINE l5LUFF, Feb. IT, Governor Dan ". Jones: Jefferson H'esclbles, of Pine Bluff, arc ready at your call. (Signed) f K. BRALEY,
 Captain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
COMPLIMENTARY.

For the benefit of those fellows who continue to tell us "how to run a newspaper, and also for the bene- fit of the local newspaper critics. we desire to submit an experts opinion in the following letter, which is self explanatory;
 THE CHAUTAUQUA PLAN of EDUCATION Under the Direction of
 LEWIS D. SAMPSON,
 In special charge of tho
 Course in Journalism
 Northern Indiana
 Normal College
 VALPARAISO, Ind, Feb. ,, '9S. l. w. Adams, Editor Daily GRAPHIC, Hihe
 Bluff, Arkansas.
 My DEAR MR. ADAMs:-If every newspaper editor understood as you understand the duties of the editor and the purpose and function of the newspaper, Am arican Journal- ism would be elevated and broaden cd and the American people would soon have greater reason for great CT confidence in their public journals
 I am too busy to spend much time eXDFpSSlHS uillJA pf ttA VI MD" Pl'' of things said or done, in this age o rush and furry, but l can not resist the temptation to tell you that read with unusual interest your edi torial in the GRAPHIC last week, en titled .sThe True Function of tho Newspaper.
 With your permission, l am going to make use of this, with proper credit to YOU and the GRAPH :, in q little booklet, which l contemplate issuing soon. for the instruction o my pupils here in the elassrooms, as well as those who take courses oi Journalism by the correspondence plan. 4ol,. inr and writing about the true tune ti1n of the newspaper but nave never yet succeed in getting SD nuc' in such a concise form. .,
 With best wishes for your contihn ed success, am
 = Yours very truly.
 LEWIS D. SAMPSON.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
One Immune Orchard.

There is probably only one fruit
orchard within the limits of Philadel-
phia which is never disturbed by
thieves, and that one is in the grounds
which surround the municipal hospi-
tai, where patients suffering from
smallpox and diphtheritic and other ma
lignant diseases are treated. Cherry
trees with their boughs laden down
with the tempting o1.heart cherries Of
fer no inducement to those who pass
by, which, if located elsewhere, would
be stripped long before their ripening
time: Apples, pears and peaches grow
there in abundance, and when one hap
pens to roll over the inclosure into the
street it is studiously avoided by every
passer-by. To make doubly sure the
orchards immunity from depreciation
the nurses some time ago started re-
port that the fruit absorbed poisons
from the sick patients. = st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Horse1es. Carriages.

American manufacturers of horseless
carriages have invested more than $3,-
100000 in plants anC materials and are
now selling automobile carriages in
Germany, France and England. The
carriages cost from So 900 to SO, 500 each,
but in view of the fact that they are
operated at the small cost of one cent
per mile and do not require near as
much attention as team of horses and
are not nearly as expensive to keep,
those who purchased the automobile
carriages say that in the long run they
are cheaper than horses. The price
of the carriages is steadily decreasing,
and it is predicted That before the end
of the century so near at hand they will
be selling for the same price as first
class carriage and team would bring.
Old Mother Shipton" was not far off
in her famous prophesy. Each decade
marks the fuhillmcnt of at least one
of her prophesies, and the flying ma
chine is about the only thing that now
remains to be built in order to fulfill
every prediction made by her. And who
will say that American ingenuity will
not provide such contrivance within a
few years.-Iowa State Register.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Iodine for r.r.,tul. Bite.

H. E. Aldrich, fruit dealer, doing
business in Easton, Nd, was bitten on
the hand by tarantula, which jumped
from bunch of bananas. Quickly Mr.
Aldrich's hand swelled to thrice it's
natural size. He had presence of
mind enough to ligature the wrist,
thus keeping the poison from the
larger veins and arteries. Then he
rushed into drug store close by with
a hand at that time nearly as big as his
head, ard called for iodine. A stream
Of this liquid was poured on the hand,
the ligature was bound more tightly
around the wrist and in an hour the
swelling had vislbly subsided, and in
another hour the pain was gone and
the hand reduced nearly to its normal
size. Mr.. Aldrich says iodine is con-
sidered Il specific fol, tarantula bites,
and that Importers lpf bananas and
those who handle them in large guam
titles keep supply of the drug on
hand for uses Of their workmen.-
Baltimore Sun.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
cuBANs IN AMERICA
Thsy Are Illiterate and Live in thu
Sinplest and Humblest
Manner,

The mode of life is very similar to
that which was followed in their native
land. Much Of the work is done be-
tween sunrise and the early part of
the forenoon. Then several hours are
given to resi-, most of the work dur.
ing the heat of the day being per-
formed by negroes, if in the country
district. During the latter portion of
the forenoon, and often far into the
night, the cigarmakers in their little
houses are busily engaged, sometimes S
not retiring to rest until midnight.
Their hours of sleep are divided be-
tween the middle of the day and the
middle of the night. In the factories
proper ventilation is obtained by the
means of fans and other artificial de-
vices. Consequently in the warm
months the employees are able to work
for longer period than the ones at
home, but even in the factories ample
time is allowed at noon not only for
the lunch or dinner but for the siesta,
so popular with residents of the
tropics.
With but few exceptions the Cubans
in Florida live in the humbles it manner.
Their houses are seldom over one story
high, cheaply built of wood, and con-
tanning little or no furniture. The
mildness of the climate makes fire
for heating purposes unnecessary and
much of the cooking is done with oil
stoves althOuph in the cOuntrv the
old-fashioned chimney fireplace is
used, wood for fuel being obtained
in the neighboring forests. Very few
can read or write and from literary
standpoint their standard is extreme
ly low. AS most of the children work
in the factories, but few have any edu-
cation whatever. Their diet is very
simple, consisting largely Of vege-
tables, fruits and fish. Meat as an
article of food is almost unknown
Day Allen Wiley, in Chautauquan.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
The Humidity Meter.

The amount Of moisture present, or
the humidity of the air, is determined
by comparison of dry and wet bulb
thermometers. They are both ordi-
nary Thermometers; but the bulb of
the latter is covered with muslin that
is wet. In the latest form of lnstru-
ment the Thermometers are mounted
on arms carried by q shaft that is ro-
tated by crank which is geared to
the shaft. The motion of the shaft ro-
tates the thermometers in vertical
planes and causes the. water in the
muslin to evaporate more or less rap
idly according to the amount of mois-
ture in the air. This evaporation low
ers the temperature of the thermom-
eter; and, from tables constructed
after long experiments. the degree OF
moisture can be determined by the
difference in tmperature between the
two thermometers.--Popular Science
Monthly.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
ON A MAN-oF.wAR.
The sailors Live Much Better Than
the Workingman ON Land
Their HOusekeeping.

''If the truth were told" said sea
captains wife few days ago, 81 VEN
ture to say that 80 woAen out of ~
would rather see the kitchen and din
ing-room arrangements on board a
man.of-war than all the turrets, guns
and fighting apparatus that Uncle
Sans engineers can devise. We all
know just how particular our respec-
tive Johns and Williams and AL
phonsos' are at home, and we are cen
sumed with curiosity to know how
they are going to get on when things
are not ordered with reference to
their own special tastes.
''The sailors on board our American
ships live much better than the work
ingmen on land, or our soldiers, for
that matter. The cook is usually n
japanese and a good man at his busi-
ness. When in port the sailors havean
abundance of fresh meat and vege
tables, and when at sea for any length
of time canned vegetables relieve the
terrors of the old-time regime of salt
horse and plum duff The officers
have caterer and steward and spe-
cial cook, whose ministrations are
worthy of French chefs.
''The galley is up to date in all it's
appointments, A large hotel range,
with big ovens, fills all one end of the
galley. There are great copper soup
boilers and coffee urns and rows of
bright copper saucepans and pots that
fill the visiting women with envy. The
cupboards are as orderly and neat as
can be imagined, for there is no slip
shod housekeeping on board man-of.
war. The china and glass used at the
officers mess are usually delicate and
dainty, while the silver shines as silver
does not always shine on shore. The
sailor has heavier ware. but even that
is uniformly better than his soldier
brother of the ranks, who thanks
Providence for tin ann. Y. Trib-
une,
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
BeEinnins Early.

Beginning EARLY.
II have heard good deal about peo-
pie who borrow trouble, but think my
wife is champion in that line"
''Why, l thought she was always
cheerful and contented with her lot?"
"She was until our baby was born
six weeks ago. Now she is worrying
because he may marry some girl that
we will not like."-Chicago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Irrebistible.

Irresistible.
"And so that's George Ridgeley's
wife? I'm surprised. rshouldn't think
such a woman as she would have any
attractions for him."
'"That's because you don't know ii
all. She has hundred thousand big,
round attractions for him, and all well
Invested" Chicago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Didn't Show Up We'll,

Mrs. Lake 'FRONT.' don't think any
painting looks well in the horrid cleo
trio light.
Hostess-Then perhaps you would
prefer to remain in the drawing-room
where the lamps and shades are.-N.
Y. World.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
preeehing AID Practice.

Miss Penstock-What became of the
clergyman who preached such grand
sermon on The Sin of Covetousness r
Miss Hammand (of Chicago = He
went TO another church that offered
him larger salary-Judge.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Domeatic ECONOMY,

Wife-I wish you would buy me one
ct those patent inkstands that hold, the
ink tightly when accidentally upset.
Husband-These inkstands are ex-
pensive. l think 1t would be cheaper to
spank the baby.--N. Y. Weekly.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Touching.

Touching.
what caused you to become q
tramp?'
"a love affair, lady"
"How sad! Tell me about it."
"Well, yer see, when wuz very young
an didn't know any better fell in love
with idleness an have never been able
ter conquer me consumin' passion
N. Y. Truth.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
D0uble.BaFreled.

Park-That old chap with the high
hat is Prof. Hawkins, the famous med
ieo-legal expert. He's both lawyer
and doctor.
Tilford-H'm! Another case OF
"Your money or your lhe!Y-Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
You Can Never Tell.

You Can Never Tell.
The boy who always leads his class
And studies best in school
May not, when he's man, alas!
Be called upon to rule;
Likewise, the team that shows up best
And in practice always wins
May trail along behind the rest
When the season once begins.
Chicago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
He Fell Hard.

"You look all broken up" said TILL
in9hast to Gpdersleeve. ~
"Yes; Ada has dropped me. "-Dstroit
Free Press.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Very Mean Thinr to Do,

very MeaA THING TO DO.
Foxey-Did you send Borem card
for your musical?
Mrs. Foxey-Yes; how could I get out
of it?
Foxey-Well, I'll tell Borem that
Smith is going to come. Borem owes
him money.-Philadelphia Record.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
A Mistake,

"soJack's affair with the elderly heir
ess is off?"
"Yes; he was fool enough to ask her
why fate had pot thrown them -
Fgether 20 yearssgo. Ally Hoper.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Quite Sound.
A genuine aristocracy
OF practical utility
Is, paying cash for all you get.
This is the true no-bill-ity.
Judge.
Some Irish Advice,

Officer (Royal Irish)-Why were you
late in the barracks last night, Pri-
vate Atkins?
Private Atkins-Train from London
was very late, sir,
Ofiicer-Very good. Next tonne the
thrain's late, take care y come by an
earlier one!-Tit-Bits.
Daily camera., 1898-08-08
Somewhat Worse

Gidd-Is it true that your uncle cut
you of with shilling?
Gadd-Worse than that.
tHow SOP
"He didn't leave me . shilling even" :"
IN, Y. World,