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ANCIENT WARFARE.
&ow m English Castle Was Attacked n
 the Fifteenth Century.

&ow m English Castle Was Attacked n
 the Fifteenth Century.
 Sir John Fastolf had by his will dc- yised his castle, oallsd Cslster, to John Paston. As fortification, it WAS an excellent defense against foreign invad CTS, and as residence 1t was worthy of royalty itself Tn fact, the Duke of Gloster, afterward Richard III, at one time contemplated making.it his abode While paston was trying to estah1isk his title in the courts tho Duke of Nor. folk purchased q pretended claim to 1t md sought to gain possession by force Tho Pastons did not propose to yield. though tho duke was then probably tho most powerful noble in England, and John paston was his iiveried servant. Four professional soldiers were sent up from London to aid in the defensaL They are described as "provyd men, coming in werr and can vel schoto both gonnes and orossbowes and devyeo bolwerkys and keep vaccine and warie. They be sadde and wei advysod. saving on of them, whyche Is ballyd (bald) but yithe isno brawler. Ye shall fynd them gontylmanly comfortable fellowes, and that they dare abyde by ther taklyng. ]"
 Young John Paston, aided by thass four and by handful of personal friends and followers, held the castle for several weeks against siege conducted by the duke's army of 5000 men. By the terms of the final surrender the besieged were allowed their lives and goods, horses and harness, and a respite for 16 days, in which to go where they pleased. They reported that they were forced t. surrender by "lak of vitayl. gonepow- dyr, menys herts and surete of rescue ]" Edward " had refrained from interfer- ing in this extraordinary contest, be- cause tho troubles with Warwick were gathering thiokly about him, and the Mowbrays were too necessary to be safe- ly offended. Review.
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Farewell Sermon.

Key. G. Gordon Smeade returned last Friday from Virginia where he had spent the heated term with his family.
 Rev. Smeade preached his farewell sermon at the Trinity Episcopal church yesterday (Sunday) morning. He spoke tender words ofregret rela- tive to the separation from the charge he has held for the last two ' ears. His injunction to the ccngre- gation was full of noble sentiment and will be iong remembered by his hearers who hold him in high esteem. Rev. Smeade has done much for Trinity church. His services in this parish have been most beneficial and will have lasting effect dpon the congregation. He leaves Wednes- day or Thursday for Little Rock !, where he will be the rector ofChriht' s church.
 It is the earnest wish of the Graphic that success may attend him in his new field.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26

State Street, Sunday afternoon at six o'clock. Rev. $. W. Grutcher, X the Christian church, officiated.
 The bride Is daughter of Mir. and Mrs. ". w CCulson She is an es- timable young lady, and is beloved by all who know her. For some time she has served the old telephonecom- papy and is regarded as one of their most faithful and efficient employees.
 The groom is the enterprising edI- tor of the Pike City Cannon Ball.
 The newly married couple left to- day for Pike City, their future home. They carry with them the best wishes of the Graphic and u large circle of friends.
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Finger N ashed.

Barnum Steele, the colored sexton at the Jewish cemetery, met with an accident Friday afternoon which necessitated the amputation of one of the fingers of his left hand. Steele was erecting heavy granite tombstone when, In some manner, it felll pinning Steele to the ground by his hand and leg. Unable to move the heavy granite he was forced to remain in his painful position fully half an hour before assistance came. 4 doctor was called and dressed the wounds.
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WERE MARRIED SUNDAY.
A Pike City Editor And a Pine Bluff Belle
 Surprise Their Friends.

A wedding occurred yesterday (Sundiy) afternoon which had not been previously announced thIoug h the press of the city, nor were the friends of the parties told of the com ing event until short time before it occurrsd.
 The bride was Miss May Coulson, n popular young lady of this city, and ths groom was MT. D. H. Nash, of Pike City, Arkansas.
 The toung people had been very dear td each other for some months. Mir. Nash came up from Pike City to pay a iiait to his fair rcaptor. Neither could fnar thought of the hour pf partina, so 1t was decided that Miss Coulsoi should return with MT Nash as his ride.
 The hremony was solemnized at the hone of the brides parents on
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Every su,re. It's Own Doctor.

In spite of the terrible increase In the destructiveness of modern warfare the tendency of the times is to make con- fliot as humane as practicable For this reason tho use Of copper covered bullets has been drowned upon, and Philadel. phia physician has plan that he claims will wonderfully mitigate the suffering of man whose body has been perforat.. cd by the modern small caliber bullet. It is we'll established that the velocity and penetrating force of these bullets are so great that unless they chance to strike bone they will pass entirely through mans body without his know ing it. The physicians idea is to attach small wad of aniseptic cotton to the rear of tho bullet. This would be cover ed by the shell of the cartridge and could not interfere with loading or flr- ing. As the bullet passes through per- son tho wad will antiseptieize the wound and prevent consequent suppuration. It may be possible to so nicely adjust the adhesion of the wad to the bullet that as the missile passes out it will leave the wad to plug the hole and stop bleed ing. Ultimately this system might do away with the necessity of large med
 ical corps, as each bullet would carry medical treatment for tho unfortunate it wounded. d.-Phiiadeiphia Record.
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Excursion to Little Rock.

$l.0O for the Round Trip. On account of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, the Cotton Belt will run q special train from Pine Bluff to Little Rock on October l. Fare foF Round Trip $I.oo. Excursion train will leave Pine Bluff nt 7:30 n. m, and returning leave Little Rock at 6.30 D. m. Remember the date
 Saturday, October 1.
 H. Bringman, Agt.
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YOM KlPPURlM.
Is Heinz Appropriately Observed by Our
 Jewish Citizens Today.

Tom Kippurim the most sacred and important Of the Jewish holidays is being observed by our Jewish cit- izens and the Jews all over the world today. The holiday began at sundown Sunday evening and con- tinues until sundown today. This ia the day of fast and all of the mer- chants whose stores are closed, are with their families spending the day in Temple, where the services of the day are being conducted by Rev. J S. Kornfeld.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26

EvANs-In this city Monday mora ing, September 26th, 1898, Nellie. the fiye-year-old daughtel of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Evans.
 The funeral took place from the Episcopal church this afternoon at four o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Evans have the heart felt sympathy of the community in their sorrow,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26
enterprise can even be approximate. ly understood.

ly understood.
 The five double trains used to transport the paraphernalla of the show represent q loading space cf l30 ordinary ears; the 9 reason gifted elephants comprise the biggest herd of elephants ever before seen in captivity; the 300 arenic specialties embrace the very flower of the amusement world; the scores of dens of wild beasts represent fortunes, and even precious lives expended in securing them in their native tungles; every carved and gold illumined cage, dazzling the eye with its gilt tering splendor, cost ransom; every gorgeous triumphal ear of the glor- ious new street carnival is triumph of art and tribute to the artists inspiration; every one of the 400 beautiful horses Is an equine delight.
 Ringling Bros, will certainly be welcomed back to Pine Bluff.
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RntGhts of Honor.

Massachusetts grand lodge fixed the per capita tax at Sl. The annual report at Che close of the year is to be taken as a basis for making up the representation from the subordinate lodges.
 Louisiana in the past 16X years has paid into the widows and orphans benefit fund $412, ,069 and drawn out S341, 900.
 The lodges of Cincinnati are making ax- tensive preparations for tho celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary.
 Mississippi lodge of Meridian was tho first lodge instituted in the state. It is q years old, has enrolled 342 members lost 49 by death and has paid S66, GOO to bens- ficiaries
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 Notice to Exhibitors

Plans of the buildings and a plat of the grounds of the Pine Bluff State Fair Association has been placed in my hands by the directors and all persons desiring space for exhibits or other purposes are re- quested to call upon me for the selec- ton of spaces desired, and for terms.
 M. E. BLOOM, Secy.,
 At Citizens Bank.
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Smoke and Itghtntng.

"On the approach of thunderstorm French peasants often make up Il vory smoky fire. ]" says Industries and Iron, lin tho belief that safety from light ming Is thus assured. By somo this is deemed superstition, but Schastar shows that the custom is based on reason inas- much as the smoke acts as good con- ductor for carrying away the electricity slowly and safely. He points out that in 1000 cases of damage by lightning 6.8 churches and 8 mills have been struck, while the number of factory ohimneys has only been 8. "
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Knighsa oe NIaltn.

Tho Easter service held by She Sir Knights of St. Paul and Minneapolis was very elaborate ceremonial. The process sion consisted of brass band of 6 pieces, marshal and aids mounted, the grand com mandery of Minnesota and 1000 Sir Knights marching under the standards of Il eommanderies.
 White Cross commandery, No. l59, at Lancaster, will receive class carly in May, bringing It's membership up to about 800.
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THE COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN APPOINTED BY MIR. LANGFORD TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE
 RESPECTIVE
 DAYS
During the Fair Governor Dan M Jones and All Other State Officials Will be
 Present.

President w. H. Dangford, of the Pine Bluff State Fair Association, has appointed committees to take charge of the respective days during our Great State Fair, which opens October IS and continues ten days.
 The following are the committees appointed and days they will offic- fate.
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iG BROS. CIRCUS
Big Show Coming Back to Pine BIur on October IT

4asgling Bros. advertising ear No. one, arrived in the city at an early hour this morning, and during the day a large force of bill posters was busy covering walls and billboards
 with pictorial announcements of the e0ming of this popular big show,
 Monday. October IT. The show will
 0e here over Sunday. SO that those
 who are intere sted in the every day life of the circus will have d splendid opportunity to sec theshow on Suh- day quarters.
 For several years. Ringling Bros. | great exhibition has been recognized I throughout the length and bread til
 oi the land. not only as the largest
 and best arenic institution in Amer | ica, but 1t has also won n signal tri- umph as n distinctlvely new depart ure in amusement enterprises. No ennmerations of figures could give 4 an adequate idea of the resources of a the show. It is only by comparison a with It's own former greatness that tspresent .stupendous magnitudecan \ be appreciated; 1t is only when 1t Is # realized that Ringlng Bros. circus d has twice as many cars, twice as nnny elephants, twice the number < of huge pavillons. twice us many % people. twice az many superb pel- $ formers. twice as large racing & course, and seating capacity for $ twice as many people as it had Ut " the time of it's last visit to. Pine Bluff. # that the magnitude of this wonderful
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IN HONOR OF THE
 ILLUSTRATORS DEAD. THE CONFEDERATE VETER- ANS OF ARKANSAS ISSUE
 A CIRCULAR LETTER.
Ordering Each Camp of This Division to Hold a Biyoae of Sorrow US an Evidence of Their Deep Sor- row Oyer the Death of
 the Beloved Miss
 Winnie Davis.
The following circular letter is self
explanitory:

explanitory:
 Headquarters Ark. Div. U. c. ".
 Helena, Ark, Sept. "A. 1898. Comrades
 Winnie Davis, "The Daughter of the Gonfederacy, has joined her illustrious father In that other life where you and 1 must surely follow. 1 could not if would enumerate her virtues or portray the purity and self-sacrifice of her life. Born amid the tumult of war. reared under the shadow of that relentless persecu- tion which followed her father, she put aside the ambitions of woman hood and dedicated her life to per- petuating his name and the memory of the Host cause".
 The Arkansas division eoald not evidence it's sorrow by attending her funeral, but our grief Is as poigant and our sense of loss as great as if we had joined in tho solemn cortege. It Is deemed to be eminentiy proper and Is hereby ordered. thnt each camp of this Division hold a bivouac of sorrow on Friday, October ', 1898. at such hour as may be designated by it's Comman der.
 JOHN J. H0RN0R5
 Commander.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26

MT. W. D. Coxey, advance mnnag- CT for Ringling Bros. circus, is in tho city preparing to bill the surround ing country, he is hustler. Watch the bill boards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26

HERD-ln Spring township, Sun day Septemcer 18th 1898, Mrs. Melinda Herd. age IS years.
 The deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants in thatseetion, and was a devoted christian woman. Two sons are left to mourn her loss
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Golden Cross.

The organization is in a most flourish. ing condition.
 Tho estimated revenue of tho grand oommandery of Massachusetts is Slo,o00 pe- capita tax and Sl,0oo per capita tax from new members. Charles Steage Is praud eolnmandpr
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His Personal Appearance.

Mamma-I'm afraid that young Wild or will not make you good husband. Clara?
 Clara-Why not, mamma?
 Mamma--It seems to me that ke rather neglects his personal appearance.
 Clara-Yes, that's true, mamma, and I'm glad yo0 mentioned it. I'll see that he makes his personal appearance here every evening after this instead ok only twice week. London Answers
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Got or Easy.

A friend of Richard Mansfield says that one day would be playwright brought to the actor play for him to read It was execrably bad. The writer, by diplomacy more artfui than any thing in his play, reached the actor's presence and demanded verdict. Mr. Mansfield felt it kindness to point out to tho fellow tho mistakes he had made But the tyro waxed wroth. Do you know that play cost me a years hard labor P he exclaimed.
 Mr. Mansfield, with imperturbablo grace, replied: My dear man, you are fortunate. A more just judge would have made it ten years. He really would"
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THE VICTORY rests with Ameri- cas Greatest Medicine. Hoods Sar- saparilla, when it battles against any disease caused or promoted by impoverished blood.
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.'It's go seldom, ; said Uncle Eben, "dat a man jes' puhoeeds along. tryin ter do is hones' duty, dat when he does folks goes ter guessin an 'spicionin dat he's playin mighty sly game =" Washington Star.
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 Bnffialo Bills Show.

On this occasion the Iron Moun- tain road will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Little Rock and return at $1.00. Good to return Oct. 2nd. Train leaves Pine Bluff depot at a. m. Oct. 1st, leaves Little Rock ut p. m Oct. 1st.
 IT n NE.I1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
A Photoe taph of the Pine Bluff Market as
 Compiled by +. q. Dunn Co.

Local trade review of Pine Bluff for
 week ending September 4. 1898.
 In the wb0losal" grneery line busi-
 ness continues ,.e'Is,' abd collections
 gre reported as good, and request
 for extensions are few.
 Movement of produce has shown
 marked improvement over preced-
 week, but business in thIs line sep 4sinues good witk fair collections neote holsale grain, four, etc.-Busi- he Is only fair, and is reported not it. sood as last week Collections il rai.
 Wholesale dry goods. boots, shoes, 1T, etc, report fair trade only, owing lel probably to the inclemency of the k. weather; collections are satisfactory e and fully up to the standard of last
 year, and few extensions are asked
 f.
 Wholesale drug trade shows no
 material increase oyer last week, but continues good with fair collections
 Business in the hardware and im-
 plement line continues good with fair collections, showing no increase E of note over last week e The condition of the lumber trade
 ls normal. 1d' Fonndries, machine shops, etc., are WI ept busy on repair work and sup ne lies and report satisfactory busi- 'bo' leas.
 . eoa 1i Money con nues easy, with some 'oo 4te
 tate tt thu
 netted betwec all lihes isia't' only. but the express aeavy rains have re- 1T loss will not vement and sale of 100. extent, but borrow s,.,o - bonding over the pres - or of cotton, 1t is believed tbo 1aadors al or fall trade is very )f the Republicas
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PROGRAM OF DAYS.

1.-Tuesday, October 1S-Merchants, Business Men and Commercial Travellers Day. NJ. Holland. 2-Wednesday. October 19-Farmers and Planters Day [Open to the entire Statel Jefferson Co. Farmers Association. 3-Thursday, October 20.
 Pine Bluff and Jefferson County Day. Mayor D. c. Bell and County Judge w. D. Jones friday. October 2l.
 Schools, Colleges, Universities, Free Schools and Children's Day. (Every School in the State is in- yited and expected to participate in the exercises of the day)-J. IL Iinemon. J M. Lucey and J :. C. Corbin.
 5.-Saturday, October g
 Mill and Lumberman' Day. (rhe great number of mills and mill products In Arkansas will make thls an inter sting day)- No committee appointed at pres eat.
 G. Monday, October 24.
 Railroad and Labor Day. The several railroads of the state and the Labor Organizations will make this Q great day. Heads of all Labor Organiza- tions and railroads entering Pine Bluff.
 Tuesday, October 9.
 Arkansas Day. A program worthy of Arkansas will be an nounced later for this day. Gov. Jones and all the State officers.
 8-W Wednesday, October 26.
 Little Rock Day. The Capital City will have entire control of the day, and arrange such pro- gram as they see proper. Little Rock Board of Trade and Mayor J. A. Woodson. g. Thursday, October 27.
 Old Soldiers and Young Sol diers Day. A drill by the Jeff efson Fencibles and other Milf tary Companies will cons titute part of the exercises. George E, Valiant, Com. U. c. "; M. G. Morris, Com. G. A. R. 10- Friday, October 28.
 Closing Day. Will be absorbed by grand celebration of the great achievements of the American republic. None ap- pointed at present.
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Now is the time to buy your Gaso- line stoves, as the warm season is just coming on. Do you know by actual test it has been found that four gallons of gasoline is equal to 1000 feet of coal gas fire for cooking purposes? tour gallons of gasoline will cost G0c, and would ask you, please compare this with the price of gas for cooking purposes, and see what the saving will amount to during the year.
 WATERS PIERCE OIL Co. cod If
 Capt. R. V. Downs and son Reese, left this morning for Douglas. on river bus ness,
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5.-saturday, October 9.

Mill and Lumberman' Day. (phe great number of mills and nlill products Tn Arkansas will make thls an inter sting day)- No committee appointed at pres eat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-09-26

HOODS PILLS are the fayorite family eathartic. Easy to take easy to operate.
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state r.st tllt Id netted betw6c 2 but the express leir loss will not
 p000.
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DIED,

H. B. Mizell. Agt.
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Slate of the |
 Foga, Sept. 27. Py the leaders cla
 l of the Republica
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10- Friday, October 28.

10- Friday, October 28.
 Closing Day. Will be absorbed by grand celebration of the great achievements of the American republic. None ap- pointed at present.
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6-Monday, October 24.

Tuesday, October %.
 Arkansas Day. A program worthy of Arkansas will be an nounced later for this day. Gov. Jones and all the State officers.
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eovernor-Theo [eilitnt gover A,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-18
MORRO CASTLES
FLAG Is LOWERED

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 17.-At Z
o'clock, the hour of the formal sur
render Of the 10000 troops at Santiago
and the 10000 others in the district of
Eastern Cuba, the Spanish flag was
lowered from Moro Castle. Steam
launches from the New York, Brooklyn
and Vixen entered the harbor this
morning and examined the batteries,
the wrecks Of the Merrimac and the
sunken Spanish cruiser Reina Merce-
des, and the torpedo firing station.
They discovered six Spanish merchant
steamers and one small gunboat in the
harbor and prize crew was placed
upon the latter.
This afternoon the torpedoes were
taken up or exploded. after which the
Red Cross steamer State of Texas en-
tered to give attendance to the sick and
wounded in the city. The warships
may not enter the harbor for several
days, probably not until after the ar
rangements have been completed for
transporting the Spanish prisoners to
Spain. Nearly all the American men
of-war are now in Guantanamo Bay.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-18

On August Z of the same year he was
given a brevet commission for captain
for gallant services in the battle of
North Anna River Virginia, and dur
ing the operations on the Weldon Rail-
road.
At the conclusion OF the war McEfb-
bin chose to remain in the army, and
on the 5th of January, 1887, he was pro-
NOTED to be a captain in the Thirty
fifth Infantry, and on May l. 1896,
lieutenant colonel of the Twenty first
Infantry. He was lieutenant colonel Of
the Twenty-flrst when he went to Cuba
During the battle of Santiago his ser
vices were of'so distinguished a char
acter as to win for him special mention
in General Skaters official reports. He
was among the officers recommended
for promotion and was last week
named by the President as a brigadier
general of volunteers. That the Ad-
miniStration and Generals Miles and
Shafter repose great confidence in him
is indicated by his appointment as tenn
porary military governor of the city.
Captain William McKittrick, who had
the honor to raise the Stars and
Stripes over the palace at Santiago, Is
an aide-de camn on the staff of Gen
eral Shafter. On the 18th of May he
was appointed by the President to be
an assistant adjutant general with the
rank of captain, and was assigned soon
afterward to the Fifth Army corps, now
under General Skaters command in
Cuba. He is resident of California.