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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
HAVANA STILL HOPEFUL.
Prominent People Believe War May
Yet Be Averted.

Havana, April 19.-Quiet prevails here
and prominent people believe war may yet
be averted; but business is almost paral-
yzed, no new contracts are being entered
into, and the papers are urging Spain tc
declare war Immediately
According to statements made by Span
iards here, the insurgents recently cap
tured in this province a sergeant of volun.
teers whom they killed and most terribly
mutilated, cutting out his tongue eyes,
and other parts of his body.
Exchange is still falling Provisions are
rising in price, although still abundant
Local committees have placed thirty
eight districts of Havana in an offensive
and defensive position without the aid of
the troops or the volunteers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
DEMOCRATS or LOUISIANA.
Full State Ticket to lie Nominated
by the Convention

by the Convention.
Montgomery, Ala, April 19,-The Demo
cratic state convention will meet here To-
morrow 10 nominate fun state ticket.
The town is full of politicians tonight,
and they are all very busy on their fences.
The principal fight is OVER the position
of CHIEF justice, there being two candi-
dates.
There Is no opposition to The present
Governor, auditor and treasurer. but for
all the other positions there are from three
to ten applicants.
Several states are supposed to be pre-
pared, but they may be shattered before
the convention adjourns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
DEFENSE or FERSAsDINA.
Delegation at Washington conadent
of Success

Fernandina, Fla, April 19.-The follow
ing telegram was received from the Fer
nandina committee which left for Wash
ington Sunday: 1.-THE full representation
with the Georgia representation accom-
panied our delegation and had an snter-
esting and successful meeting. The pros
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
First Arrival at Pensacola.

Pensacola. Fla, April 19.-Company G,
Fifth Infantry, Is the first of the new
troops ordered here to arrive. They came
in Monday from Fort McPhearson bar
racks, Atlanta.
The Spanish steamship in port cleared
Monday for Liverpool with good cargo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
TAscHEREAu's FUNERAL

Cardinal Gibbons PreEides Mt the
First AbsOIutiOD.
Quebec, April 1.-the funeral of Cardi-
nal Taschereau took place here to-day
The basilica was crowded
Cardinal Gibbons presided at the first
absolution. N
Mass was celebrated by Mgr. Begin and
Cardinal Gibbons sang the Liberia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
AMOn Women Have

Wy department this morning, and was inn
mediately assgnedfa place, at the desk in
The office of The Secretary of Navy to act
as official adviser TO the secretary. Nearly
oil naval officers on detached or shore duty
have put in applications to be restored inn
mediatey to sea service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
MEXICAN OUTLAWS MENAcING.
Texas Rangers to Patrol the Frontier
to RcpeI Them.

Houston, Tex, Apriltl9.-A Special from
Austin, Tex, 70 the Post, says 'Adjutant
Gen. Mabrey this evening ordered the
ponger forces 10 concentrate on the South
..rn and Western frontier for the purpose
of repelling attacks from Mexican outlaws.
fear of which is justified by reports from
that end of the state"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
TOPEKA ORDERED HOME.
Cruiser Leaves the Torpedo Boat
Somers at Falmouth.

Falmouth, England, April 19.-The Uni
ted states cruiser Topeka, formerly the
Diogenes, has received urgent orders to
sail Immediately for the United States
without waiting for the United States tor
nedo boat Somers, which is being repaired
here. She left tonight, after shipping
fresh supplies of provisions and coal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
MORE DERVIsHEs KILLED.

of Fugitives.
London, April ia dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Assouan. from the
Nile, says a gunboat that has returned
to Dakala from Shendy reports that It
had an engagement near Eel Allah with
fugtives from Mahmoud's army, killing
200 and capturing 70.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
regiment Leaves Fort Cook.

Kansas City, April 19.-The Twenty-sec-
ond Regiment Infantry, from Fort Cook,
Nebraska, for Mobile, arrived here to-day
The command left in half an hour over tho
Missouri Pacific for st. Louis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20

Chicago, April 19-The first section of The
train withs,s the troops composing the
Fourth Infantry, left Fort Sheridan this
afternoon. The second section, with the
baggage and officers horses, will leave to-
night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
cUBANs TO COOPERATE.
Active Assistance Promised Our
Army and Navy.

Army and Navy.
New York, April bat the office Of the
Cuban junta general satisfaction was ex-
pressed to-day over the action Of Congress
in passing the Cuban resolution. A state
ment was given out which contained the
following:
Should force be necessary on the part of
the United States. there will be the most
complete cooperation by The Cuban gov
eminent and It's army. Coast pilots and
practiced guides win be placed immediate
~ at the service of the United States, and
in every practicable way will the Cubans
aid in expelling The common enemy"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
BIoodthIrsty Looking Cannon.

Atlanta, Ca, April 19.-Six big BLOOD
thirsty looking cannon arrived IN Atlanta
tonight for Jacksonville, Fla, where they
,vil, be u.ed in the fortifications around
the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
Asiatic squadron in war,Paint.

Hong Kong. April 1.-THE warships of
the United States squadron are painting.
their hulls upperworks, smoke stacks. etc,
dark gray, landing their spare gear and
otherwise generally preparing for active
service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20

Whitehall, N. Y, April 19.-The' Twenty
first United States Infantry left here on
special trains for the South to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
BRAVE BOYS IN BLUE.
Continued from First Page.

camp ground has been selected four miles
from The city in the healthest portion of
the county. The first troops will arrive
here tonight. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
I cen. Grnhnm Gocr to ker Mcst

Atlanta, Ga, April 19,--Brig. Gen Gra-
ham, commander of the department OF the
Gulf left tonight for Key West for a final
inspeotion of the fortifieations there
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20

by lot OF other aches and sensations
become well and City,
perience following letter
DEAR Mrs medicine troubled with head
used it has relieved troubles, like myself
Thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham
II would advise troubled with mdi
shall also recommend reever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
Third infantry on for Mobile.

ST. Paul, Mimi, April 19.-This afternoon
the Third Regiment United States Infan-
try left Fort Smelling for Mobile.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
THANKFUL TO MRS. PINKHAM.
Earnest Words From Relieved Of Bacache
Mrs. Pinkham Against Neglect

DEAR MRS have been thankful thousand times since wrote
Vegetable followed
vice carefully and now feel like different troubles back
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
BLUE AND GRAY IN ONE BAND.
Veterans of Tennessee Wait the Cali
10 volunteer.

Nashville. Tenn, April 1s.-Gov. Taylor
sent the following telegram to President
Mckinley
teers.
THE blue and the gray will march to-
gether into the battle under old glory,
keeping step to the music of Yankee Doc
die and Dixie, and the fur win fly and
the earth will tremble.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
SURGEONS IN SESSION.
American Association I'm Convention
at New Orleans

New Orleans, La, April l9.-The Amer-
can Surgical Association met here to-day,
President Prewitt in the chair. Dr. Jo-
seph Holt delivered an address of welcome
and several scientific papers were read.
The convention will continue for two DAYS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
FuM COMES OVER CONGRESS.
~ BRINGS NOTHING SENSATION
AL IN EITHER BRANCH.

in the senate Marked by n De-
1 ate in which the Democrats Ex-
,taiu Their Vote on the Cuban
uasoIutiOns-Mr. Bacon Takes a
loading Part in the Debate-Mr.
Allen offers a Resolution Recognize
inc the Present Cuban Republic.
washington, April 1s.-The House pre-
nod q most desolate appearance when 1t
f,rvaned at noon, after the weary all night
sssion.
Mr.. DingIsy and Mr.. Bailey, the leaders
1 the respective sides, Gen. Grosvenor and
,her House veterans showed few signs of
H. long siege they had passed through.
While the journal, which was very long,
L. being read, Mr.. Hager, Rep. of Iowa
| hartman of the committee on enrolled
/ ms brought in the Cuban resolutions
I,oicb had been enrolled under his per-
[op3l direction. The speaker Immediately
Eigned them and as soon as the reading of
h. journal was concluded at 1876 o'clock
| ! announced his signature. There was no
demonstrations The enrolling clerk at his
La seized the resolutions and hurried with
&bem across the capitol
| Mr. Grosvenor then, as a question of per-
.onaI privilege, had read at the clerk
[ssk an editorial in q New York paper,
Commenting upon his statement in the
House on April Z, that this war will be
Taught under the banner of the Republican
ADMINISTRATION of this government, or it
viii not be fought at all.
Mr. GrosVenor explained the circum-
Ltances under which the statement was
Inade He had been delighted with the re-
ord the Democratic party had made and
4 the statement he had only meant that as
he present administration had three years
he war which was upon us must be fought
Furing its life or not at all. He had meant
N rejection and had appealed to both
des of the House to stand by the execu-
i've who had been assaulted.
4 I'm this connection" concluded MIR.
Errosyenor, Il desire to say / believe this
Ear will be energetically waged, both in
4 military sense and in the legislation nee.
ssqrv to carry it on, and believe the re-
|nonse TO the call 10 arms will be unanI-
nous There will be no political divisions
Il will come from Democrats, Populists, as
&en as from Republicans, and especially
Ia believe the response to patriotism will
Nome from every Southern state and the
Ebole union will share the triumphant
rho of loyalty" Great applause)
AIR Dingley stated, in view of the fact
<aat the House had been sitting all night,
bad that the members were weary, hs
ould move to adjourn.
/ Accordingly, at 1882 o'clock, the House
diomned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
WALTHALL VERY ILL.

His Attack.
Washington, April Ex-senator Wal.hall
who has been critically III with TYPHOID
pneumonia at his hotel here for some
days was resting more easily at mid
night, but little hope was felt Of his re-
covery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-20
BRIGADE FOR LEE.
Proposal to Consolidate the VoIun-
teers of the Virgfnias.


Charleston, w. Va, April 19.-The fol-
lowing kilograms passed between Cows
Atkinson and Tyler to-day:
Charleston, w. Va, April 19.-Gov. j.
Hoge Tyler. Richmond, Va: 1 suggest, if
possible to accomplish it, that the volun-
teeers of the two. Virginlas be consolidated
into a brigade, and that we ask the Presi-
dent to appoint Fitzhugh Lee as the
brigade commander
(Signed) &c. w. Atkinson, Governor"
Richmond, va, April 19-Hon. G. w.
Atkinson, Governor Of West Virginia: The
sentiments expressed in your telegram ap-
preciated Virginia would Se glad to unite
her forces with her sister state, and sure
" none more suitable TO command could he
found that Fitzhugh Lee.
(Signed) u. Hoge Tyler, Governor"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
STORY OF A WAR SONG.
ghe Man Who Composed ths Music aEs .eyge Are Coming. Father Abraham.-

ghe Man Who Composed ths Music REss
 sexFe Are Coming, Father Abraham"
 The man who composed the mugie for Whittier's song. We Are Coming Father Abraham. Three Hundred TheI- sand Strong, is an old and somewhas decrepit piano tuner, who carries on his business near Wmdom. Minn- His name i A B. Irving.
 One day. soon after Lineoln's s call foz BOO, GOO more men, Irving, then young man, was on his way to Defiance. O., from Fort Wayne for the purpose oS singing at 6 political aud loyal meeting He had considerable reputation as composer and singer and the Republic ans had asked him to come and help them On tho way he read the poem which had just been published. TYlng studied it. formulated tune, hummed It and got the rhythm, and that even ing at the Defiance meeting he sang the song fer the first time. When ne had finished, and the last echoes had died away. lncn mounted their chalTs with wild enthusiasm, swung theiE hats and broke loose i'll cheers that rang ssith feeling. He sang it again and again, and they would scarcely let hlIp rest
 The next night he sang the song as Fort Wayne and again aroused the same enthusiasm He wrote out ths music and sent it to the publisher who had handled what he had composed, with instructions to publish it on hla usual terms of royalty. It was publish ed. and inside of month more than | 40. GOO copies had been sold. n fe" days tho publisher failed and Irving never received dollar fer the music --- l New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
PINE BLUFF ARKANSAS TUESDAY EVENING. JANUARY laa8
Real Estate Transfers.

J. 4. Racnp to Wm. L. Pace, war. ranty deed, 1.0x42 feet in block 50 Dexter Harding's addition; consider ation s750.
 James c. Cunningham to Warren Baldwin, warranty deed. nwK swA 2, i. II; consideration ST.
 Holmes < Hinslee to Spellman & Hall, warranty deed, one acre in K, 6. 6; consideration S200.
 Mrs. Rosa Bachman to Charles Senyard. warranty deed. part O lot ,. block 9. old town; consideration $500.
 Isom Jones to A. H. Gresham. war raaty deed. 214 acres in 90, 6, 9; con sideration sl50.
 s. k. Cockrpll to A. W Troupe, warranty deed, lot l5 in block 9, CockreIl's addition: consideration Sl00.
 Clarence B. White to Jefferson county. warranty deed, 10 acres in nwA Of nwA \, ., ,.
 Alice Young to E. Broadus, war raDty deed. sh of nwh 19. ', :; con SS0
 John Portis ct al to NJ. Cans < Co, deed, part of lot in block g. old town; consideration S1 00
 Sam Kaufman to Amanda P. Thayer. warranty deed, se4 of seA ,, ,. 10; consideration $500
 J. :. Mcdonnell to T.. M. Barnes, warranty deed, part of lot B in block B, Town of Altheimer; consid- eration Sf3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
4 DAMAGE SUIT.
LAFAYETTE AUSTIN HAS SUED THE ST. L, I. M. & s. BY
 FOR $1O,0 ,0O0.
His Foot Was Crushed While He Was Crossing Between a Train of Cars on
 Christmas Day,

4 suit was filed in the circuit court today by Lafayette Austin, a colored boy, against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain X Southern Railway. The complaint states that Lafayette Austin is F years old; that on the 25th day of December, 1897, in the day time he was going north in a public street or road which crosses the defendants road nearly due south from the car shops of the St. Lous Southwestern Ky, and within the city limits. 4 train Of fiat cars was standing across the street. They stood there for several mln- utes. The plaintiff saw numbers of other people crossing through sad train of cars. No sign or signal was given Of an intention to move, so plaintiff undertook to cross be- tween two of the cars. While he was between the cars, and without warning, the train of cars was jam med violently together. Plaintiffs s foot was crushed between the bump CTS so as to maim him for life and cause him great pain and anguish.
 The complaint states that the ac- ciaent was the result fearelessness and negligence on the part of the company and that plaintiff was ex. ereising due care for one Of his age and intelligence. He prays dam. ages to the amount of s10,O00 and costs.
 The plaintiff is represented by Messrs sorrells t Harrison. Messrs Austin & Taylor are attorneys for the railroad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
< sl. le TO DUTY.
4.l Elephant That Would Not Negieas $
 Bah5 z5 Vas Caring For.

al Elephant That Would Not Negless a
 Bah5 zs Was Caring For.
 5iarie 4. .zillie, in St. Nicholas, tells ! number of Stories of Elephants '' Mrs. 8Iillie says:
 Some time before the elephant hunt 1 have described my husband was at station in Bengal His work kept him put nearly all day, and, being il, ! used to lie for hours in a long garden chair CD the veranda, too weak to read or enjoy any more exciting amusement than my eyes supplied to me
 Ne had three elephants for our tents and baggage. and one dear creature used to feed from my hands every day and seemed as gentle as any pet dog or cat
 One of our government chaprasis was particularly devoted to her and invari. ably shared his meal of fruit or four cakes with his dumb friend. On 8 par tieularIy hot day the cbaprasi, to my surprise, placed his tiny child of 6 months at the elephants feet. warning her expressively that the infant was in her charge and was to be cared for till his return. I myself was an eyewitness of her wonderful sagacity. Large be- mana trees and fig trees grew around, and, to my surprise, the elephant broke of one of the former's spreading leaves. held it like fan in her trunk and from time to time gracefully waved it ovez the slumbering child, whether to tem- per the heat of the atmosphere og to keep of flies, am unable to say. The gentle way in which she moved her feet over the child and across to each side astounded me sent for a white loaf and some oranges, and. calling her by name (she was never chained1, tried h vain to tempt her to my side on the low veranda- Nothing would induce her eo leave her charge. The warm air aud monotonous wave of the swinging fan overpowered me with drowsiness, to which yielded, and, after 8 sleep of some duration, was awakened by quiet, subdued snorts beside me. To my surprise I found that the ehaprasi had just returned to his offspring, and the elephant stood near the yeranda be- nide me, patiently waiting and gently asking for the tempting dainties SC hravely withstood for over two houra
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
LIQUOR LICENSE GRANTED
By County Judge Jones for the Year
 1898,

Yesterday the County Court pass ed upon and granted the following licenses to sell liquor in Jefferson county for the yearuls98
 Reeves * Reeves, 223 Main street ". J. Brannon t Bro, 215 Main c. ". Wesuer, Cornerstone.
 Sonnenschein < Rodgers, corner 3rd avenue and Main street.
 Fred Senyard, 112 Barraque.
 James Matthews, corner Barraque and State streets.
 J. ". Allen < Co.,, Arlington Ho- tel.
 Wylie < Asneraft, POS ". Barra- que street.
 F. A. Lephiew, Rainey Bridge near SherriH.
 John ". Tucker, Main street. Ed Harvey. I7O5 Second avenue. Nj. Cans t Co.,, 106 and los West Barraque.
 L. & E. Wertheimer, 104 West Barraque:
 Havis < Mosby, Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
Made Him Propose.

The difident young man wanted to propose to his girl, but for the life of him he did not know how to so about 1t. He read books on the subject and sought information from men who had experience, and while the theories wee admirable in every instance he found that the practice thereof was different thing. He was walking with her ons evening, thinking over these things when her shoe became untied.
 She stuck ont her pretty little foot with smile. and looked down at it Be fell on his knees to tie the lace. Then ae walked on with her The shoe be- came united again, The third time fl Happened he was ready as before
 ''see if you can't tie knot that won't come undone, " she said, aa hs worked away at 1t.
 He looked up at her tenderly.
 ssIf I can't, know nan who ean. ne said
 sDo you want him to tie isg' shs asked coquettishly.
 "Tes, he replied
 She jerked her foot away He smtiea to himself
 sIt's the parson, he said And ss rose to his feet and finished the EEc pon1.--Strand Magazine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
Eupioni Eupionil Eupionlll

No doubt many people are awar that Eupion Oil makes Il much bet ter light than the lower grades oi coal oil, but we doubt if there are any that know that gallon of Eupion lasts longer than cheap oil. Then. why not have the best light when the dfffereneein cost is scarcely nothing. Eupion is sold at the fol-
 owing places:
 aeCain Grocery Co. John H Talbot & Co Robinson & Greenfield. J. L. Lloyd. Ma an- Tankersley Co, Bros
 " L. Dewoody < Go Houston X Roane L [. oldsmith & C.. rhalheimer Bros, Ferguson & Russell, P. B. Mercantile Co H. F. Seveke. .. Lumpkiu. J. E. Simmons. Bluff City Lumber Co. q, \. Hart Drug Co W. $. Beard oedtf sl7 Hearin t Alexander.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
A CENTENARIAN.
Taffy Green Has Lived 106 Years
 and Has 25 Children.

Tafy Green, an old colored citi- zen of this county, came up from his home near Pastoria yesterday 10 pay his respects to his white friends and to be treated to a few of the neeessaries of life.
 Tafy has lived on this earth 1O6 years, to the best of his recollection. He has been married three times and is the father of 9 children. His grand and great grandchildren are as the sands of the seashore. They are scattered and he doesn't even know their number.
 Taffy Green was born on the Pedee river below Charleston, S. c. He was brought to Arkans sas along with number of other negroes five years before the Civil War began, and has lived here ever since. For a number of years he has been too feeble to work. He hasa home pro- Yided fo- him by his last master and the one who brought him here, Mir 4. ". Smith. He is provided with the necessities of life by Mir. Smith, through his agent, Mr. c. H. Trip lett. About once or twice Q year TafTy comes to town from his home on the Smith place.
 He is still in good condition and says he doesn't remember ever hay ing a days sickness in his life. He never uses intoxicating liquors, but smokes tobacco. He has never used glasses and believes, if be knew how, he could read without their aid. He has no education, but is living out his existence and is pal tiently awaiting the call of his Mas ter to take him to home of ever lasting rest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-01-04
BRING SUIT.
l. SIMMONS TO SUE
 ruF WATER COMPANY
,. Their Failure to Furnish suffici- snt Water Pressure at the
 Fire Sunday Morning.

h. l. F. Simmons has instructed
 .ttorneys, Austin < Taylor, to
 'sg suit against the Pine Bluff
 .st& Water Co.,, for their failure
 .arn on the water-pressure in
 .s to save his buildings at the
 .,0er ot Fourth and Main from fire ls3ay morning, and also for the
 .nnany's failure to furnish suffici-
 \ nressure to extinguish the same.
 qbis will be a novel and interest
 ant and one that will be watch 3 with great public interest be- |ase of the precedent to be estab- Lsed. If Dr. Simmons shcnld win |s case, then tEe Water Company Is he sued in the future for all |,mages by fire resulting from the (gnpany's failure to furnish sui 5sent water pressure.
 Those in a position to know say Aat Dr. Simmons has Q goood case ,r damages against the Light t later Gu, because when the fire arrived at the scene of ] fire the fremen had to wait fully o minutes for the water to be rned on. It is also said that the pt can be established that the ster Go. did not furnish the mount of pressure required by its ntraet with the city, which, il oven 10 be true. will be 3 very rong point against the Water Co. Ne understand that Dr. Simmons ll contest the matter to the bit .end, fl it has to be carried to the yhest courts of the land.