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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27
BRECKENRIDGE ARRIVES
FIX DIPLOMAT NOW IN WASH
 INGTON.
Registers at the Arlington from Pine Bluff, Ark, and Dimes With
 W. L. Wilson.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 26.- Hon. Clifton R. Breekinridge, ex- minister to Russia, arrived in the city today from Europe via New York. Mrs. Breckinridge remained in New York to visit relatives. Major Breckinridge is stopping at the Arlington and this evening for dinner had as his guest Ex-Post- master General Wilson, who is now president of Washington and Lee University. The ex-diplomat regis tered from Pine Bluff, Ark. He is looking we'll and is nowise changed by hls three years residence at the court of the czar. Major Breckin- ridge will remain in Washington several days to meet old friends and renew former pleasant associations. He will then proceed to Arkansas, accompanied by Mrs, Breckinridge.
 Mir. Oliver Galbraith has returned from a business trip to St. Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27

France supports Russia in oppos- ing the demands of Great Britain upon the Chinese, but Russia will not resist the opening of Ta-Lien- Wan.
 Reports from the Nor invest indi- cate that great damage was done by the storm that has been raging there. Lives have been lost, trains bloekaded and telegraphic ser. vice suspended. One man at Chi cago was blown from a ninety-foot tower.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27
DISAPPOINTED
Was the Texarkana Committee
 from the Baptist Church.

At the conference held last night between the committee from the Baptist church at Texarkana and representatives of the first Baptist church. at this place the local com mittee refused to release Rev. c. W. Daniel from their call The Texar- kama committee will be compelled to return disappointed. Rev. Daniel will be the next pastor of the Baptist church at this place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27
NEWS IN BRIEF.

There are more reports of insur- gent defeats in Cuba.
 The Lookout Hotel house at Chat tanooga burned down; loss, $15, 900.
 County Judge W J Mayo is dead at Clarendon, Ark.
 The Massachusetts Legislature will be asked to investigate textile conditions.
 In the court-martial at Savannah it is shown.. that Capt Carter went to Canada under an assumed name.
 The Postoficc Department has prepared an exhaustive tabular statement of the cost of free delivery in different cities of the country.
 Riots continue at Algiers. One Jew died of injuries. Eighty of the rioters have been sentenced for terms of imprisonment.
 The Union Elevator at East St. Louis burned down with 5000, 900 bushels of grain. The loss is $1,- 000,0
 DeLome, the Spanish Minister, is contented over the situation. Cues ada, the Cuban Junta representa-  tive, expresses himself as overioyed.
 Nomination of W Griggs, of New Jersey, for Attorney General of the United States has been con- firmed by the Senate.
 The National Stock Growers As sociation is in session at Denver with 1000 delegates from twenty one States and Territories in at tendance. They are said to repre- sent $1 ,OOO, 900, 900 of money invest ed.
 A furious gale of wind prevailed at St. Louis, doing much damage to property, killing few people and injuring several. There were thrill ling escapes in different parts of the city and suburbs.
 The cMidland Ore Company, or ganized recently at Tuscumbia, has leased large ore tracts and is pre- pairing to carry on extensive opera tions. At least 400 laborers will be employed.
 The National Association of Manu- lecturers is in session at New York. Speakers rejoice over the return of prosperity and the association claims most of the credit for it. There was 1O,00O banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria.
 The prospect of settlement of the cotton mill strikes is not improved. There is increasing unrest at Fall River, intense privations among strikers, new calls for aid and some of the mills are announcing diyi- dends.
 The Madrid press regards the sending of the Maine to Cuba as cal eulated to encourage the insurgents and create friction, but they say "Spain will do her duty with hon or" The Spaniards do not regard the sending of a warship as an indi cation of friendly feeling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27

lse against s. A. Wood has 'aay settled. The mother, ' ,ar parnell, agreed that the
 sr' \, Wood, should keep the Tho Chancellor entered an 'a his record making MT. 'aardian of the child.
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l M'eRATH DIED WITH hsroYs IN BRANN0N |BRos., SALOON.
\ at the shops a Few . and Was Fired for = Was 9 Pythian.

i ,Ictfrath, q white man
 Erty years old, died last
 luy)night in Brannon Bros,
 Iom the effects of strychnine. {tbi is a stranger here, having
 b town about q week ago. l employed at the Cotton sDs for several days as a Erd master, but was fired for Elrunk. He loafed around H Bros, saloon the greater kIs time. He told ono of his EOns a day or two ago that |roIng to kill himself. The bt in q room over the saloon. EO o'clock last night MT. W. Eon went to the room. He kGrath on the bed in a con- Drs. McCorkle and Waters lmmoned to aid the dying se had eonYulsion after con- hnd died a few minutes after '. In his vest pocket was vial containing 0 little be, An empty package of | and Q full one were found. ? Nathan L.Gook summoned ld held an inquest over the the jury returned q verdict
 came to his death OVerdose of stryehnine and ,. His remains were remoy- blnson & Swab's undertak- lIshment.
 letters in the mans pocket lfd that he has a family liy- Iawatha, Kansas. It was led that he was q Pythian lgood standing.
 Q remarkable coincidence In connection with the The l. eal lodge of Knights s was iii session last night. shame was presented as q K. of r. who was needing 2. His case was being dis
 the meeting and at the le McGrath had taken the
 e and was dying.
 lains will probably be sent ltha, Kansas.
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THE ROMANTIC PLAY OF CARMEN

AilG hOMHN iS F7EFt VT NfShNiENs
 The thearegoers will shortly have an opportunity to welcome that universal fayorite, Rosabel Nor rison whose conscientious efforts i'll every role she has appeared in has won for her the admiration and re- spect of all that value dramatic talent. Her appearance at the opera house Monday, January 31, will be signalized by q most beautiful pro duction of the rom antic play Carmen whose fascinating story has been the sensation of two conti- nents. The advent of the Spanish Gypsy, caused the exit of "Trilby." One popular idol made place for the other, but, unlike her predecessor, "Carmen" seems to have come to stay. Miss Morrison has surround ed herself with very strong com pany of prominent players and will present the play most lavishly. New and original scenery, costumes, call cium effects and properties are car ried, which in it's entirety, should
 make her engagement a most memorable one.
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KIDNAPPING.
|Ases In the courts and Both Settled.

|esterGay's Wednesday 's) mention was made of the lfJ. D. Caples, a white man,
 apping. ,Cdples and his wife Y and Gaples left her and county. Recently bed and carried off their two 'Llncoln county with him. seen in town yesterday and I Today they were all be- |alre Arch'd Nlven, when the |Vas Compromised. Caples Pe of the boys and his wife P one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27

s.a, ! aaen Robertson Company s''a N Tn the city and will ap-
 v opera house tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27

Miss Hettie May Allen is quite sick.
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\ CORRECTION.

PRApHIc was misinformed in N the lost child mentioned N \ Wednesday,. The child
 r1u oy Mir. Charlie Howson, \ N on South Olive street. It \ \ 'O MT. Young, an employe |,s Ops' and was trying to fol- |a'her to work.
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EAsT END BURGLARY.

MT. Mason Philpot was telephoned this afternoon that house had been burglarized on East Second avenue last night. He left after o'clock to investigate and had not returned up to the time of going to press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-27

Mir. Oliver Galbraith has returned from business trip to St. Louis.
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JEFFERSON FENclBLEs.

The Jefferson Fencibles held q meeting at the armory last (Wednes- day) night and exercised in the man. ual of arms and h marching.
 A prelude to the meeting took place that was not expected and that startled the members and some oe- eupants of the stores near by. One of the members wanted to hear how loud report his gun would make when discharged. He put a blank cartridge in the gun and pulled the trigger. \ loud report was the con sequence. Everybody was satisfied that the guns made too much noise to be discharged promiscuously in the armory.
 Mr. M. E. Bloom is at home today attending upon his little daughter. Future May, who Is sick with tyDhOid fever.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
JUDGES AND PASSES.


1.-The judges of this state ride on
free passes, and in only one case has
that come up as a cause against a
judge in the trial of a case,'' says the
Provo Enquirer, referring, no doubt,
to the charges made some time ago
against Judge Dusenberry.
II the judges of this state ride on
free passes, and the declaration of the
Enquirer is sweeping enough to in
clude even the members of the supreme
court, an investigation should be de-
manded by the public Not because
judicial officers are purchasable. or
that their Judgment could be swayed,
at least for such a trife. but every
thing that tends to shake the con-
fidence of the public in the courts
should be eradicated without delay.
AS the Enquirer says: People with
cases against the railways are very
apt to think that the judge is in
fuenced by the free pass in favor of
the railway company, in case he has
to render a decision against the private
parties suing the corporation"
And these abuses are often carried
on in way that renders them diff
ficult to prove. For instance: A
judge of the supreme court might con-
clude to spend a few weeks in Cali
fornia. He would apply for Transport
tation for himself, his wife. daughter.
or any member of the family he desired
to take along. The generous Southern
Pacific, whose motives can never be
questioned, would give the judge a
ticket, or three tickets, as the case
might be, and there would be no record
of a pass, a gift, a free ride, or any
thing discriminating.
Some judges may have. passes to
hand out when the conductor happens
along. but others, those who are
cautious. who are always prepared for
an investigation, get tickets which
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
GERMAN MILITARY OPINION.

German military men are beginning
the American army, and they take no
pains TO conceal their contempt for it.
German military men are entitled to
speak with authority on armies, for
the world has never seen a more per-
feet fighting machine than the German
army; it is easily first and is acknowl-
edged to be. But the German military
authorities should not have too great
contempt for the American army. The
United States are not a military ma
ton. but their citizens make good SOL
diers when military duty is required of
them. The American army, that is, the
regular army, only numbers %, 900 men,
an army corps, but there is no reason
in the world to believe that any Ger
army
The German military authorities
would do well not to have too much
contempt for the United States, es-
pecially if they anticipate that their
emperor cOntemplates any policy that
would trespass on the rights of the
United States or come into conflict
with their historic Monroe doctrine.
Great as is her army and powerful as
is her navy, the United States wouldn't
stand bullying by Germany for a single
moment. The great mistake these
same military authorities make is in
regarding this country's total unpre-
paredness for war inherent weakness.
1t would likewise be big blunder for
any nation, no matter how well pre-
pared for war it may be nor in what
contempt it may hold the United
States, to assume that this country will
not profit by the lessons of this war.
Had the war been defensive one any
aggressor would have found that the
country is not so unprepared as it now
seems to be. 1t would be a great mis-
take for any military nation, even one
so great as Germany, to imagine it
could march an army from New York
to California or from Maine to Texas
without intervention. The country is
not absolutely defenseless nor without
some military qualities.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
THE RIGHT TO cRITIcIsE.


! There has been some criticism of the
conduct of the war, ard those who do
not like this criticism say it is. carping
and there is no ground for it. A favor
| lite way of answering the criticism is
to say that the critics are conceited
lot to set themselves up against pro-
/ fessional men whose life study has
been the art of war.
The critics have not set themselves
UP against the professional men nor
tried to exalt their own opinions above
that of these men. Those who make
this answer, which, by the way, is no
answer, overlook the important fact
that the president has selected for i'm
portant military positions, positions
that should be filled my men of the
best military attainments, men who
know no more about the art of war
than the critics who are denounced for
their great temerity. The ordinary
American citizen is quite as intelligent
and has quite as thorough a knowl-
edge of the art of war as many of the
men chosen by the president to officer
the volunteer army. 1t should also be
remembered that there is not that
deep, impossible gulf between Amer
lean officers and American citizens that
there is between the officers and citi-
Gems of European countries. particu-
larry the military countries. Another
thing that is forgotten, or ignored, by
the denouncers of those who take the
liberty Of expressing their opinion of
the conduct of the war, is that the
American people are in the habit of
hearing and expressing opinions on all
subjects, and they have them because
they seek light and information on the
subjects on which they express opin-
ions. Moreover, they are always ready
and willing to change their opinions in
accordance with new light and inform
alton.
The opinion of the people of the
country on the conduct of the war has
been pretty just so far as they have
had the facts in their possession; give
them all the facts and their opinion
will come pretty near being as good as
that of the soi-disant professionals.
The truth is that many who object to
having any criticism of the conduct of
the war made are most vulnerable and
they do not like to have their short
comings made known. What some of
these DIRECTORS to the expression of
opinion would have if they could would
be the same discipline imposed upon
the people that is imposed upon the
soldier, but it cannot be. Military dis
cipline reuires that the soldier shall
obey orders without questions and that
he shall completely efface his identity
in the presence of his superiors but in
civil life the American citizen only
recognizes equals. The right to criticise
is as sacred as the right of trial by
fury.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
FORCING THE FINANCIAL ISSUE.

The gold standard papers are feel.
ing very jubilant just at present. Not
only are they feeling jubilant, but they
are becoming aggressively insolent. In
the lull of the war they are talking
much about silver. using the Philip
pines as the horrible example at pres
ent; in fact, they are talking as though
the silver forces were all bottled up like
Cervera, and it were only matter OF
time when the forts would be silenced
and they would sail in and capture the
silver forces. A pleasant conceit to
them, but vain.
Up to the time of the declaration of
war the silver question was the para
mount issue; this was recognized by
both parties. and it would be now If 1t
were not for the war. If the anti-silver
men force the financial question to the
front next fall they will be surprised
how strong the silver sentiment of the
country is, and they will find that the
war viii be of no advantage to them;
the war can only advantage them by
their sticking closely to the issues of
the war; introduce and force to the
front issues that are entirely separate
and distinct from it and those issues
will be decided on their merits.
1t is we'll for the silver men to take
cognizance OF the activity of the anti
silver men, and to counterfeit the prop
uganda they are now making. Mr.. H.
H. Hanna, chairman of the Indianap-
oils monetary conference, is sending out
literature to all parts of the country.
and makes encouraging reports to his
associates; this he would do in any
event. If the war becomes active and
stirring and great battles are fought,
the gold men will not be able to force
the financial question to the fore, other
wise they may. If they do. the silver
men will be prepared for them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13

must the lover of his country regard
the present aspect and the future pros
pect of the nations life Two months
ago America stood at the parting of
the ways. Her first step is irretriev-
able. 1t depends on the virtue, on the
enlightened patriotism of her children,
whether her future steps shall be up
ward to the light or downward to the
darkness. The republic is never to be
despaired off, Professor Norton, dis
tinguished scholar and translator of
Dante that he is, is out of touch with
American institutions. American SYM
pathies. From critical he has become
very pessimistic. He needs more viril-
ity and less culture
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13

Some queer things happen in this
world, even when the things are di-
rected by medical science. The medi-
cal examiners OF the army for military
service have rejected one of New
York's best athletes and sportsmen,
great cross country rider and a win
ner of many trophies in all sorts of
athletic sports demanding strength,
skill and courage; and all because one
of his legs is slightly twisted. Had
his leg not been twisted there is no
telling what he might have done. His
rejection appears captious.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13

Professor c. E. Norton of Harvard
university, in an address on True Pa
triotism" before a club in Cambridge,
the other evening, said: I'VE mourn
the deaths of our noble heroes fallen in
the cause of their country, when she
stands for the right, but we mourn
with deeper sadness for those who have
fallen in a cause which their generous
hearts mistook for one worthy of the
last sacrifice. America has been COM
PEELED, against the will OF all her wisest
and best, to enter into path of dark
ness and peril. Against their will she
has been forced TO turn back fror7 the
way of civilization to the way of bar
barism. With grief, with anxiety,
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amount to the same in everything but

amount to the same in everything but
detection.
Railroad men are constantly litigat-
ing with the public. They feel that
they can afford to give pass if a
judge can afford to ask for one; and
they do not feel exactly safe in refusing
judicial request for transportation
Men like to know that they have a
friend at court; and railroad officials
sleep better in the consciousness that
they have a pass at court.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Ogden Standard: So far, with the ex-
daring deed, there has been nothing bril-
liant or even praiseworthy in the way the
war has been conducted. Delay is heard
on every hand. and instead of vigorously
attacking the enemy, the United States
has been principally on the defensive
The waters of the gulf swarm with war
ships flying the Stars and Stripes. yet
until treasured that the phantom fleet
of Spain is but phantom fleet If this is
war with fifth rate nation. what would
this country do in conflict with a first
second or third rate power? With Gen
eral Miles at the head of the army we
believe the first general orders issued
would favor at least one years drilling
of volunteers before a gun would be fired
in defense of the nation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
Colonel Bryan of the Third,

A veteran of the late war who has
never shown the slightest symptoms of
poDulitis, said that he believed w. ].
Bryan would prove a pronounced success
as a regimental commander. During the
rebellion many brilliant examples OF sue
cessful leadership originated in the Sc
lection of officers who knew nothing or
military life before receiving their COM
missions. There is no good reason why
Mr.. Bryan should not distinguish himself
is far advanced. He has a commanding
presence, is quick to apprehend and COM
prehend and will have ample time be-
tween now and the day of active service
to acquire some proficiency in tactics.
evolutionS, maneuyers. etc, so that ne
can handle his men in the real FIST bat
tie" with pleasure to himself and profit
to our common country.
o, then. here's to Colonel Bryan, Colonel
Bryan of the Third!
May the hearts of all his soldiers be with
valor thrilled and stirred;
May they never lack for raiment nor run
shy of pork and beans
When they plant the starry banner on the
rugged Philippines.
Nav the Lord be with and bless him and
the men who go TO bleed;
May the Spanish in confusion, at his
coming. break and flee,
As the swine. possessed of devils. drown
their sorrows in the sea.
Here is joy to Colonel Bryan, when his
weary work is done,
When the cruel war is over, and the VIC
tory is won.
Nav his sturdy valor merit a proud ma
tons fervent thanks,
And The Third come home rejoicing, with
it's men all in the ranks.
Lincoln Journal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
ENGLISH NAVAL INCREASE.
Lessons Taught By the Spanish
American War.

London. June 12-Rear Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford has issued an appeal
to the press for an increase of the navy.
He says:
THE war between the United States
and Spain has taught us useful lessons.
1t has taught us the absolute necessity
of complete and thorough organization
previous to war instead of trusting TO
chance 1t has taught us the value OF a
proper supply of cruisers and the inefTec-
tiveness of obsolete guns against the
range and accuracy of modern weapons:
No other nation has ship upon the
effective list armed with Misunderstanding
guns. whereas England has 10. Any ma
ton that sent men to fight on blue water,
or aid for>harbor protection with such
weapons would certainly get short shift.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13

Wasatch Wave: The clause in the war
revenue bill providing for the issue of
bonds was inevitable from the first. The
money power had a cinch on congress
and the administration and it is composed
of the wrong kind of material to give up
good thing when within it's grasp. The
war with Spain furnished a fiimsy excuse
for the issue of bonds and the money
sharks of this county and England made
an Imperative demand for 1t. Not because
gold is needed. not because it is expected
because they want to bleed the people of
this nation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13
Plaved Out.

Dull Headache, Pains in various
parts of the body. SINKING at the pit of
the stomach, Loss of appetite, Fever
ishness, Pimples or Sores are all posi-
tive evidences of impure blood. No
matter how it became so, it must be
purified in order to obtain good health.
Acker's Blood Elixir has never failed
to cure Scrofulous or Syphilitic poi
sons or any other blood diseases. 1t is
certainly wonderful remedy and we
sell every bottle on positive guaran-
tee. For sale by u. c. NJ. l. Drug Dept
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-13

ut is now reported that the Bank of
Spain will guarantee another Spanish
loan of several hundred million pese-
tas. But the question that puzzles Eu-
ropean fnanciers is: Who will guaran-
tee the Bank of Spain ?''-Baltimore
American. Spanish honor will guaran-
tee the Bank of Spain, OF course.