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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-28
BASE BALL
At Jones Park Wednesday
 Afternoon.

The Y M. C. 4. base ball team will cross bats with the Rosenberg Stars at Jones' Park, Wednesday after- noon. the 29th at 4:3O o'clock D. m.
 The following are the positions Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-28

NEW YORK June 2S.--A correction to the last report says The St. Pu not attacked but went after the monitor Terror succeed in landing three we'll aimed shot spanish officer Spanish mates were killed The St. Paul was not touched
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-28
POLICE COURT.

The police court yes terday afternoon tram sactetl the follow wing business
 Percy Haryell was fined s5 for lighting. and Barney K aufman
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-28

The great Mohammedan school ai Cairo, Fl Azhar, meaning "The Splen- did. !" has clear records dating as f@ back as 976
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-28

NEW YORK June 2s.--Capt. Sgsbee reports that while off Porto Paul attacked and hit three times officer and two killed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-06-28
fruit Fooda

Each year folks grow toaprreoiate mors fully the value of fruit and eat 1t not as luxury, but as staple article of food. Fruits are nourshing, refreshing, appetiz- ing and purifying, and consequently have effect upon the health and the complexion. Yet there are differences. Grapes and ap. ples are highly nutritiousF Grapes usually agree with the most delicate persons, for they are so easily digested. Nothing is sasler to digest than baked apple taken sither with or without cream. Oranges, lemons and Hines are of great value as means of improving tho complexion, and they are especially good if taken besore breakfast. Ripe peaches are easy of digs. sion, and are fattening. Nothing is better to enrich the blood than strawberries, whion contain larger percentage of iron than any other fruit. Fruit with firm flesh, like apples, cherries or plums, should be thoroughly masticated; otherwise they are difficult ee digest The skin of raw fruit should never be eaten and before eat ing grapes og any small fruit care should be taken to remove all impurities by wash
 ing Never swallow grape stones. Stale fruit and unripe fruit should never be eat- en, and very acid fruit should not be taken with fnrinaceous foods unless the person ias vigorous digestion York Sss=-
The Press., 1898-05-12

"The urgent way in which my visitor pressed inc to try these pills at length over came my scruples, thanks be to Providence, 50 I procured box and began to take the pills. Before that box was gone there was marked improvement in my health, so | went on taking the pills, until had finished twelve boxes, by which time was fully re- stored to health, and as we'll as ever"
 After hearing Mr. Grants story, the re- porter determined to investigate another re. meFkable case, viz: that of Mrs. Elinor Merrow, of Searsport, Me.
 When seen on the following day at SeaBs- post, Mrs. Merrow made no objection to tell ing all she knew about Dr. Williams Pink Pills, and made the following statement:
 'sTnat the winter of 1894, l contracted 8 severe cold, causing infammatOry rheuma- tism, and severe kidney trouble, complicated with severe stomach difficulties, disOrdered liver and fbiliOusness and general derange- ment of the entire system.
 "I was confined to bed for three months, attended by physician, when not receiving any benefit from him, dismissed him, and on the recommendation of one who had been greatly benefited by them. began taking Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
 s's think it was nearly three months be- fore I began to experience any real relief, but then did and rapidly improved, and at the end of six months from the time began taking them, was perfectly sound woman.
 "ro-day I am a robust woman of 55, with every evidence of health and vigor, and all is due to Dr. Williams Pink Pills and take pains whenever l have an opportunity to recommend them. Where they have been tried they have done all said of them, and they are the best medicine In the world"
The Press., 1898-05-12
A SHERMAN ROMANCE.


His old California Sweetheart Loyal to
 the General.
 When General William Tecumseh Sherman was a raw subaltern in the United States army, without fame or laurels and little apparent hope of win ming either, relates the Chicago Chron- icle, he wooed and won a beautiful Spanish girl then living in Monterey, Gal. Dona Maria Ygnacia Bonifacio fell beneath the ardent glances of the lank, ungainly youth just as the flag of the sister republic was lowered before the triumphant army led by Scott. To- day she is still true to her early love and unaware of the fame and death of her lover.
 California was then part of the Mexican republic Sherman, like many another. was forced to make war against the land of the Montezumas. In the closing year of the struggle, when Cali fornia was occupied and became part of the United States, Sherman was as- signed to duty on the coast Here he met the fair dona, lost his heart to her and won hers in return. She was a member of all old aristocratic Spanish family, and the subaltern was congratu- lated upon his luck. To emphasize his devotion, the young officer in 1855 planted rose tree before the entrance to the home of his beloved.
 Then came the inevitable misunder- standing which accompanies every TO- nance. The lovers disagreed. Sherman left the army and went east to take up the law. He never afterward saw his sweetheart, nor did she ever permit his name to be mentioned in her hearing. She speaks Spanish only, never reads a newspaper, andmwhile the nation has sung the praises of the hero of Atlanta the Spanish maiden knows nothing of him from the day he left her. She still, although long past her youth, waits for the return of the man whose image has never left her heart.
 But in spite of the separation of the sweethearts that rose tree throve and waxed great Now it's branches have spread until they form beautiful bow or over the doorway of the old Spanish mansion. Here the dona, sole survivor of her race, sits and waits, silent and alone, for the return of him who can not come. Under the bower of roses due to her lovers care she stood recently and permitted her portrait to be taken. She is still very beautiful ill spite of the ravages of time and secret sorrow.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Lived to Flght Another pav.

"By George, boys, I never was in such hot place in my life Every fell low who put his head up so that the top showed over the stone wall was sure to get a bullet through it. Out of 97 men in our company 2b were plunked right square in the forehead. !"
 The battle scared veteran, known to be such because he acknowledged it himself, was entertaining . crowd of loafers in a grocery store. They stood around and listened with respectful awe to his tales of battles and blood
 "What company was it that you be- longed to? inquired a quiet looking man who sat back in the corner.
 "Company K, Eleventh Pennsylvania reserves, " answered the narrator brave ly, "and no other company was in as many battles or lost as many men as my company By George. boys, you haven t any idea of the fun we went through 1"
 Might inquire your name?" asked the quiet man again.
 "My name? Sam Smith, of course. Ask any of the boys about Sam smith of Company K, and they will tell you that he was always ready for love scrape or brush with the Johnnies. An, boys, but l was reckless fellow in my young days. '
 "Yes, that's fact, ]" assented the quiet man. "I happened to be captain of that company, and l remember you now as the man who deserted from it on the way to the front. You were reckless of your honor then, and you re reok- less liar yet. You'd better go home. |"
 The quiet man walked out of the store, and the silence was broken only by Sam Smith.
 "Well, by gum''-Pittsburg Dis. match
The Press., 1898-05-12
FIGURES OF SPELL

While aunty was reading q story on" night, To good little Oliver's smiling delight, She came upon something remarkably queer That good little Oliver wondered to hear. And this was the something she placidly read "Jane Ann then determined to enter the shed, And, cautiously dropping her eyes on the floor, They fell on the snake which had caught them
 before Interruption was rude, the dear child had been
 taught, So he said not word, but he thought, and he
 thought, And the longer he pondered the stranger it
 grew The thing that Jane Ann was reported to do. He felt of his eyes with mysterious doubt And wondered how she could have taken hers
 out; And how-this was really what puzzled him
 more They could fall on a thing which had caught
 them before
 Mary E. Bradley in St. Nicholas.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Two Maine Cases.
One of the Diseases Resulted from am Injury.

One Of the Diseases Resulted from am
 Injury
 From the Commercial, Bangor, Me.
 Mr. Angus Grant is young man very well known in Vanceboro, Maine. At one time he lived in Michigan, where he followed the vocation of a lumberman, and while so engaged, in lifting heavy log he strained the small of his back so badly that he could painful injury, Mir. Grant caught cold, which settled in his kidneys.
 The services of a prominent physician were obtained, who said it was kidney dis ease but that it would soon be cured, and believing in the doctors skill, placed him. self under treatment. Mr. Grant says:
 Instead of improving l daily grew worse, my flesh left me, and l was so weak and suffered such pain on attempting to walk that absolutely could not move. My urine became loaded and bloody, and was obliged to take to my bed. Things looked dark for me, indeed. Hundreds of miles from home, money melting away while there was every prospect of my becoming 6 confirmed invalid.
 While lying in bed one day meditating on my hard fate, an acquaintance dropl ed in out of sympathy to poor stranger, and asked if nothing could be done to better my condition. I told him that l had done everything in my power, that hope had deserted me, and expected to die.
 ''This friend then asked me if had ever used Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, for if not, he would strongly advise me to try them before giving up. l said l no longer had faith in anything though had not tried Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and did not think would.
The Press., 1898-05-12
A Miraculous Escape.
What 8 Lowell Reporter Discovered AS
 Historic DNMstRble.
'he NeqOs, Loa0eU, Mass.

From the NeaCs, Lo10eU, MuSs
 Mr. Hiram Spaulding, who was for many yeBFs the proprietor of the Massapong House, Boston summer resort, is undoubtedly as well known as any man in MiddleseX County. | Mir. Spaulding, besides having been popu- | lar hotel man, boasts of being lineal de- scendant of John Spaulding, well known soldier who was killed in action with the l Indians while serving in the command of the famous Captain John Tyng in 1904. He also is well known as the first leader of the celebrated Dunstable Cornet Band, of Dun- stable, Mass, familiarly known as the "mounted band" Altogether Bandmaster Spaulding is perhaps the best known citizen in town, and respected everywhere for his uprightness and sterling character.
 ! Mrs. Nellie A. Spaulding is the wife of this gentleman and almost as well known as her popular husband. A recent severe illness from OyerwOrk and malaria caused grave fears among her numerous acquaint- anceS, and the local phySicans seemed pow erless to aid her. Chills and fever, impaired action of heart and liyer and general wretch etlTiess were her portion, until her attention was called to Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and she began to use them. On Labor Day. Monday, Sept; 7, 1896, Mrs. pills, and she informed the NeqCS reporter that on that day she performed one of the hardest days work ever accomplished by her She is still taking Dr. Williams Pink Pills according to directions, and all traces of malarial poison seem to have vanished.
 .t'-No one was more astonished at my re- ccooEfery than my husband and my neighbors, and they are not surprised" said she, "to find in me such a champion for what is destined to become a household medicine, the precious Dr. Williams Pink Pills"
 At the request of Mrs. Spaulding, the Ne,cs reporter called on several persons in the town of Dunstable, all highly respect able ladies of prominence in the community, he found them using "Dr. Williams Pink Pills " with good results, and after fair trial will (so they thought) be ready to add their testimonials to that of Mrs. Spau1ding as to their medicinal and curative worth, espe- cially in chronic cases of nervousness.
The Press., 1898-05-12
sgrhe Greatest of These.v

A genuine case of love of one little girl for another still smaller was seen on the east side few days ago A number of little girls were dancing gracefully and joyously in the street to the music of hand organ played by an Italian. A reporter, who had listen ed and looked for some time with pleas ure, called one girl to him, gave her nickel and told her to give it to the mu- sioian. She sprang away joyfully to do it, but paused suddenly, hesitated and ran off to another girl, pathetic looking and weak. To this little thing she gave the cent piece resigning to another the pleasure of rewarding the organ grinder for the fun they were having. The tot ran up to him with the rosiest smile she had worn for week and said, ''Derer'-New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Press., 1898-05-12
LIVES HAVE BEEN SAVED
The New England States Give Proof of the NOnderfuI Power of a
 Famous Remedy.

From the Termont Tribune, LaIdtotO, Vt.
 No more picturesque spot could be found in the Green Mountain State than that Of Plymouth It is situated far up in the Black River Valley, twelve miles from Ludlow and on the stage road from Ludlow to Woodstock. It is surrounded by high hills. which form part of the Green Noun tain range. Aside from farming, the prin- eipal industry is that of quarrying and burn- ing lime.
 One of the first to engage in the lime busi- ness in that town was Nathan Hall, who died about two months ago at the great age of S8 years. He was a man of superior in- telligenee and accumulated large property. In fact, for more than two generations the name of Hall has been associated with the lime business at this place.
 One of the sons of Nathan Hall is Eleazer Hall. who is still carrying on the lime busi- ness. The report was circulating largely some time ago that his two daughters had received great benefit from the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and your correspondent called on MT. Hall to ascertain the real facts in the case. MT. Hall, and also his wife, spoke freely and enthusiastically of what this remedy had done for their daughters, Cora and Nellie.
 Referring to this statement of her husband Mrs Hall said:
 1t is true, every word of it, and if only could reach the tired and worn mothers of this land, who daily sink down, how much good I could do by telling this story of my Cora. I have had people stop me in the road to inquire what it was that helped her, and truly I could say, Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Four boxes at the price of one doctors visit from Ludlow (S2.0O) has done it all six boxes taken in all
 Following is Mir. Halls sworn statement: ::
 ''I, Eleazer A. Hall, of Plymouth, Vt, make the following statement in regard to the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People by the members of my own family, principally by my daughters Cora Belle Hall and Nellie A. Hall, aged respectively twenty-four and twenty years.
 About four years ago I was visiting rela- tives in Granville, Vt.. and as my oldest daughters health needed attention l was on the lookout for remedies and there became first acquainted with Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and purchased the first box My daughter Cora afterward took six boxes of these pills which so completely cured her that she was restored to complete health, remaining so to this day. Her weight was formerly 98 pounds it is now 132 pounds.
 Four years ago her condition cast gloom over the family and caused anxiety among the large circle of friends and neighbors. The mysterious whisper she is going into consumption was heard. AnRmia, night sweats, pale sallow complexion, enlarge ment of the heart, rheumatism. and even blOating began to follow each other in rapid succession as the stages of the disease devel. oped themselves.
The Press., 1898-05-12

"The first and only relief received was by the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. My second daughter was afflicted in a similar way after Cora's trouble, and us we then knew what to do we were saved du- bious experiments and vexatious delays, by resorting to the always reliable Dr. Will liams' Pink Pills for Pale People.
 |" I have raised large family. l am 6 veteran of the late war and have been en- gagged in the manufacture of lime and other industries since boyhood. For the benefit of other fathers am voluntarily making this statement without any thought of compen- sation or other reward.
 [Signedl "ELEAzER A. HALL" STATE OF VERMONT, .s WINDSOR COUNTY. < Signed and sealed at Plymouth this 5th day of February, A. D. 1897. Personally appeared before me the aforesaid Eleazer A. Hall, and being duly sworn makes oath to the statement of facts in the foregoing affl- davit and that the same is true to his own knowledge and belief.
 GEORGE NJ. MOORE,
 NOtaTy Public. Mas. M. Y. HALL Witnesses.
The Press., 1898-05-12
A Picture of China Today.


 Mandarindom literally goeth about as roaring lion seeking what it can de- your. Offices are held at fixed prices by metropolitan and provincial authorities; taxes are collected in full, but are deci- mated before they reach the imperial treasury; 'the big fish eat the little fish, and the little fish eat mud,'' by which simiIe the Chinese proverb ex- presses aptly the fact that the great officials feed upon the smaller ones and that they ill turn feed upon the people. No official position in the empire can be obtained without the use of money, nor retained without illegal practices If then nothing can be hoped for from the rulers of China. what can be said about the student class which is placed at the head of the four divisions of the people? This class is conceited beyond endur- ance; they still speak of the "round heaven and square earth and dilate upon the "five clements
 Foreigners are still to them barbarians who came to China to learn the laws of propriety the five great continents rep resent only divisions of ancient feudal states tributary to their country, and commerce is despised as only being talk en up by those who have not the men, tai power to master books. They wear their large goggles, cultivate their fin ger nails into enormous lengths, assume the swaggering gait with which Con- fucius is said to have walked and have a silent contempt for all but them selves. They regard woman as their in ferior and rightful slave. North China Herald
The Press., 1898-05-12
.I would hot be without Chamherla

''I would not be without Chamberlains Cough Remedy for it's weight in gold" writes D. J. Jones. of Holland, Va. My wife was troubled with a cough for nearly two years. I tried various patent reme- dies, besides numerous prescriptions from physicians, all of which did no good. I was at last persuaded to try bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which promptly relieved the cough. The sec ond bottle effected 8 complete cure" The 25 and 30 cent sizes are for sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G, L, Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-05-12

In the year 1900 the Emperor Paul of Russia, little before his assassination, published manifesto in which he dilib- erately invited the sovereighs of Europe to meet at St. Petersburg and settle their international differences in personal con- bat. Pitt, Bernstoff and Talleyrand wei @ suggested as referees. The invitation was quite seriously meant, but, of course, no. notice was taken of it.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Rag Offerings.

The singular custom of leaving rags and other worthless objects at wells has not entirely fallen into disuse. The superstition in a modified form exists in other portions of the world. A trav- eler in Persia found tree with rags tied to it's branches They had been left there by the inhabitants of a province infected with ague. A tree hung with rags was found by another traveller in Africa. Crooked pins, old clothes, peb- bles, shells, rusty nails, small coins, and even bundles of heath were consid- cred appropriate thank offerings at shrines in earlier days, for it was be- lieved that the saints and apostles did not care for articles of value.
 Such was the superstitious adoration of fountains that it was forbidden by the sixteenth of the canons issued in 960, ill the reign of King Edgar, and it was condemned by the oanons of St. Anselm. 1t was also interdicted by laws passed in the reign of King Canute. Since the reformation the practice has not been prevalent, except in Ireland, where many old wells oonsecrated to saints and martyrs are yet made places of pilgrimage. There is scarcely a parish throughout the land that has not it's own holy well where, despite practical admonition, the faithful and the faith less come to pray for physical or mental relief and leave behind them a scrap of rag as an offering. .-Godey' Magazine.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Charaoter In Footgear.

"Shoes, i" said the aggressive philoso- pher to the meek looking woman, 'al. ways acquire the traits of their wearer. The old proverb about wear at the toe, spend as you go, etc., is only tenth part of what worn shoe can tell of its owners disposition. Now look at mine. Like me, ain't they?"
 They were. Stubby, square, thick, self opinionated looking boots, they seemed to breathe aggressiveness from every seam.
 ''Now let's see yours. The demure looking woman poked one shoe out tim- idly. It was long and narrow. with 8 very pointed toe. It was stiff, slim, unbending sort of shoe. The reader of character in footgear looked dubious. "Hem Perhaps you are not like your shoe,'' he said evasively. But I be- lieve in the science, and so don t think it would be safe for me to tell you what I read in the indications. We've might both regret it. Good morningw New York Commercial Advertiser
The Press., 1898-05-12

The Alpine casualties of 1897 are sum- med up in an interesting article in Le Dauphine. Thirty-three climbers perish ed, half of whom, it is worth noting, were single excursionists making their assents without either guide or even compan- ion. Only one climber was lost who had guide.
The Press., 1898-05-12

L. F. Farley conducts large mercan- tile business at Liberty Hill, Ga. He says: "One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved me of a severe pain in my back. l think it 0. K" For lame back, rheumatism, neuralgia, swellings, sprains, bruises, burns and scalds no oth- CT liniment can approach Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It Is intended especially for these diseases, and is famous for it's cures. Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-05-12

YELLOW JAUNDIoE CURED.-Suffering humanity should be supplied with every means possible for it's relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following "'This is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of the best phy- sicians in our city, and all to no avail. Dr. Bell, our druggist, recommended Electric Bitters, and after taking two bot ties I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. I am gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky" Sold by E. K. Taft, Druggist.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly takes the sting out Of corns and bunions. Its the greatest comfort discovery Of the age. AL lens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, cal- lous, and hot, tired, aching feet Try 1t to-ddV. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores By mall for 25c In stamps. Trial package FREE. tAd- dress Allen $. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. r.