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TO PLEASE.
THE ADVANCE AGENT TELLS HOW HIS
 FRIENDS OBSERVED THIS RULE.

A Manager of Pyrotcchnic Show wko
 Didn't Want to Disappoint His Audi
 ence-A Monument Which Proves That
 His Efforts Were Appreciated.
 Il always strive to please. " remarked tho dramatic editor, us he scratched tha words big thing" out of the advance notice he was writing and substituted "megatherian aggregation.
 Thanks, l am sure, said the aa, vance agent, as he read over the te8 lines the dramatic critic was giving to him, and carefully put back into his pocket the half column notice he had first drawn on the q. c.
 "I presume, , smiled the d. C., ''thas you always strive to please, too, don't you?''
 Not always"-in a semidisappointed tone-' but used to have friend who did. He really was the most self deny ing chap I ever saw, and what hs wouldn't do to please all audienae wasn't worth doing"
 "Where is he new?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-23
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The Wilson Printing Co. is headquarters for cards and all kinds of job printing. Our name is sufIici- ent guarantee that the work will be neatly and cheaply done. Hand- some round-cornered cards at popu. lar prices speciality. A share of your orders solicited.
 dtf ADAMS WILSON PRINTING Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-23
A Housenold Necessity

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-23

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 Any man or woman who will take care of health and take the right remedies for ill health, may live to a ripe old ape Wher a man feels out of sorts, when he pets ,In m the morning tired out after restless night, and goes home in the evening com pletely knocked out with his davis work. without appetite or ambition, he is A sick man. If he does not take the right remedy he will soon be in the grasp of consuinp- tlon, nervous pTostration, malaria, or some other serious malady.
 A man in this condition should at once resort to pr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis eoVery. 1t IS the best of all medicines for hard-work1ng men and women, It makes the appetite keen and hearty. It gives sound and refreshing sleep. It tones and strengthens the whole system It invipor ates the heart and nerves. It makes dipes- ton perfect, the liver active and the blood pure. It cures oS per cent. of all cases of consumption. It strengthens weak lungs. and cures bronchitis, splitting of blood and obstinate coughs. It is the great blood maker and fesh-buitder. It does not make fabby flesh like cod 1ivcT oil but firm, healthy, muscular tissue. It does not make corpulent people more corpulent. Thou. sands have testified to its marvellous merits. Sold by all medicine dealers.
 You know what you want It is not dealers business to tell you
 Send to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y. for free copy of the Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser. For paper-covered copy enclose q one-cent stamps to cover mailing only. Cloth-bound 3I stamps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-23
A Different Matter.

The Man (expeotantly)-Then you will be my wife?
 The Girl-No, indeed. I simply said I loved you.-New York Ledger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-23
To Live.

To live is to have justice, truth. req son, devotion, probity, sincerity. com mon sense, right and duty welded intS the heart k--Ysetor Hugo,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-23

The grat AIohammedan school al Cairo, El Azhar, meaning 1.-The Splen' did, - has clear records dating as fa' back as 975.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

voices. AT least one of our prominent
actors and two OF our favorite tenors
have come from the ranks of the ''or-
binary seemen." At times they give
concerts and entertainments that will
compare favorably with any minstrel
hall presentation. The writer has
heard some. at which the officers, their
wives and friends were present. that
were superior 10 certain vaudeville bur-
lesques. The exhibitions are usually
given on the gun deck. which will be
tastefully adorned with flags. bunting.
crossed swords. stars and other de-
signs OF wreaths and cutlasses, framed
engravings and bric-a-brac. so that the
stern, warlike interior OF the ship is
completely hidden from view There are
good clog, Jig and even fancy dancers
among the wearers OF Uncle Sans blue.
and some of the graduates Of this prac-
ticai school are now on the boards OF
music halls and variety theaters.
Occasionally the men become playful
and indulge in leapfrog. mumblepeg
and jumping matches. while boxing,
wrestling and other feats OF skill.
strength and agility are common Pitch
ing quoits is a rare indulgence. They
even have their baseball clubs. When
the ship Is at anchorage, there are
swimming and rowing matches, and
many sailors have become skilled oars
men. some of them developing into
champion rowers. There is every chance
for the attainment of muscular power
and physical skill, advantages that are
generally fully appreciated, but to the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

York, one OF the best known horsemen
in the east, has under consideration the
holding OF trottlng meeting which
VIII be a copy OF running meeting as
far as that can he accomplished. Mr.
Ware is correct In the claim that much
OF the lack Of popularity of trotting
arises from the system of prolonged
heat races and the uncertainty as to
when a race will be finished. The new
departure i'm the rules has given the op-
portunity for making changes and di-
versifying the programme, and Ii is Mr..
Wares idea TO secure the use OF a suit
able track near New York and give a
programme made of novelty races.
A meeting of three or four days will
be arranged, each days programme be-
ing made up OF five dash races and a
heat race. best two in three. This will
make a good afternoons sport and one
that can be easily controlled as ts the
time occupied. The change will not be
merely the giving of dashes, but IL is
contemplated to have these decided at
various distances. The fast nonstayers
will have three-quarters OF a mile
race, while TO satisfy the men who have
stayers there will be races as long as
two miles and a half the idea being to
break away from the monotony of the
present system. which New Yorkers
seem to have no fancy for
Still more novel will be the introduce
tion OF handicaps on the principle in
vogue abroad A handicap in England
or France is arranged by giving starts
according TO the merit OF the horse en-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
Watts to Ride For Wales.

The Prince Of Wales has signed
Watts. the English Jockey, for first call
on his services for the coming season.
so that the speculation which has been
INDUCED in in this country as TO the
possibility Of Tod Sloane. the American
jockey. signing TO ride FOR the prince
when his engagement with the Fleisch-
manns closed is found 10 be without
foundation.
The Prince OF Wales now has nine
horses in training at Newmarket five
OF which are 2-year-olds. bred at Sand
ringhain I'm the royal stud. II will be
upon his 2-year-olds that the prince
will have 10 depend In the main this
season on the turf. Sandringham. the
brother of Psrslmmon. who has been
retired 10 the stud, Is said 10 Be .
splendid colt. He will probably BE- sssn
at the Ascot meeting. but his debut
may be delayed until the July meeting
at Sandown park. where he II engaged
for the Five thousand ouinsas. which
n the richest 2-year-old event Of the
asason. He 10 also sntspad for The
Hznns a. Wales Fen ewsspSeA1rss -
ooodwood. The prince has also ysan
Itns brother to Psrstmsnon and Send.
bingham Of which much Is expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
Polite Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson, when he was under
Parson Davies management. was al
ways noted for his politeness and pa
tience when surrounded by crowds of
gaping admirers. Among colored people
Jackson was an idol and received invi-
tations to all sorts Of entertainments,
especially cake walks. Davies. who ap-
preciates humor, used to accompany
Jackson everywhere. and one night he
went with the big fighter to a colored
ball at Washington. Peter was escorted
to a platform, where he had to shake
hands with long line OF enthusiastic
admirers. who also piled questions In a
nerve racking hubbub. 1t was very hot
In the hall. and as the perspiration
poured down the pugilist's cheeks he
suddenly turned to Davies and whis-
pered:
Say, Parson. for heavens sake get
me out of here. but don't offend 'eml"
Ladies and gentlemen" said Davies
promptly. i'm his usually suave tone.
Mr.. Jackson tells me that he Is de-
lighted with your attention and would
like 10 remain longer. but he has for
gotten something-he has left his razor
at home.''
Take minel" was the cry all over the
hall, as dozen razors were quickly
thrust into Jackson's right mawley.
Peter glared at Davies for moment.
then thanked the owners of the blades.
refused them because they were not big
enough for his hand and stalked out OF
the hall I'm offended dignity. He did
not speak to the Parson for two days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

standpoint, while its history is that of
athletics In this country, and some OF
its doings are worlds history. Thirty
years ago last September the New York
Athletic club was duly organized in the
city OF it's name. the prenatal period of
incubation being performed in the
bachelor apartments of w. B. Curtis
and John c. Babcock, who then resided
up town." at the corner OF Sixth ave
nue. and Fourteenth street. now a busy
part Of the city. At these quarters the
strong men of the city held weekly
gatherings to test their ability on the
machines Curtis had for lifting, and 1t
WAS at these meetings that the idea of
copying the lately formed athletic club
OF London was broached. A cali was
issued for meeting TO be held at the
KnickerboclSer cottage. a favorite resort
for English suppers. at Sixth avenue.
near Twenty-eighth street. This cot
tage was one Of the old roadhouses in
the much younger days of the city and
is still standing. though dsflgured by a
change OF name to that of its French
proprietor.
The meeting OF athletes was held on
Aug. 27, 1868, temporary officers elected
and committees appointed, and on Sept.
following the regular organization
took place. the first officers sbeing: j.
Edward Russell. president; John c.
Babcock, vice president; Henry A.
Heirs, secretary; Henry Il. Buermey-
er. treasurer. IL was decided to hold
an athletic meeting I'm November. and
the building then standing at Third
avenue and Sixty-third street. where
the American institute building was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

tered, all horses being sent off from a
standing start by pistol. The style OF
going abroad is whatever suits the own
er, and In England II is usually under
saddle. particularly as there is no course
there such as is used here. SO that sharp
corners have to be negotiated, which
are not suited To sulky racing. Such
races are exactly like what is to be seen
at an athletic or bicycling meeting and
are sure to prove worth seeing, as there
will be racing from the start TO catch
the horses In front. The method of
handicapping will be based upon record
and ability as shown in beaten races.
the object being to make good sport.
Selling races are to be tried, and these
are possible when handicaps are tried,
for then an owner has only to claim
such allowance according to the selling
conditions as he thinks advisable. run
ming the chance OF his horse being bid
UP in the event OF his winning. The
idea is capable OF development In many
ways IL the public sees fit to support
the initial venture In such manner as
will warrant a repetition of the pro-
posed meetings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

erected later. was the scene OF the first
athletic meeting held In America Ath-
letes were few In those days and the
idea of a man wasting time practlcing
for running was subject for ridicule.
SO that athletics merely existed for sew
eral years, and the first real start was
made when the club, having put up a
good boathouse on the Harlem be-
tween the bridges, leased the piece OF
property behind IL on which TO lay out
a track. 1t was a very crude affair
compared with present day tracks and
appointments. but IL was handy to the
boathouse, and half In fun and half
In earnest some of the members took
hold of the track sports.
On the Harlem grounds were held the
first OF the many series of games which
constituted the championship events
for the United States and Canada. and
these first games were held on Oct. Il.
1876 The club grew rapidly after that,
and as the track was small and OBJ
jectionable on account of the grade in
the 100 yards move was made to
the flats on the northern side OF the
river and the grounds named after the
nearest railroad station, Mott Haven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
SPORT IN
THE NAVY,
Popular Amusements Of Off.
GERS and Men on Board
Uncle Sans Ships
Of War.

Washington, March 29.--what amuse-
United States navy have when in port.
at sea or on squadron. as with the pres
ent one at Key West?
The first have their receptions. off,
cial and otherwise; the delights of the
theater and the ballroom and social
courtesies when ashore. but on board
ship ordinarily they do not have as
much fun" as the men under their
command. Dignity and discipline must
be preserved at all hazards. and IL the
lively ensign wishes to sing or the still
youthful feeling lieutenant commander
has a tantalizing desire to waltz the
expression OF the craving must only
be I'm the seclusion Of his room or in
the still hours of the night watch on
deck and then sub rosa.
But with the subordinate IL Is quite
different The regular routine of Jack
Tars life keeps him pretty continu-
ally employed. There are the meal
times, the morning and evening quar-
ters' for inspection, the care of his
hammock and bedclothes. the needful
mending of his clothing. the ordinary
ships drills, gun practice, broadsword
exercise. In which he goes through the
fierce details OF repelling imaginary
"boarders. and even stick exercise
which is a sort of fencing with long.
slender sticks like blackboard pointers.
Then there are boat practice and maneu-
vering. I'm which is considerable row.
ing. and boats crew must always be
alongside when the vessel is in or near
port To take officers and men to and
from the shore. The captains gig.
which has a separate crew of two or
more relays. must be in constant readi-
ness for the call of 'the monarch OF
the quarter deck"
Still t!sere are hours Of leisure when
at anchorage. and IL the sailor has been
good" he is allowed certain brief stays
Qeave of absence) ashore one or two
days in the week. To him the conflne.
ment OF the ship has become irksome.
and the freedom Of an afternoon on
land is a delight in itself. He can then
enjoy himself as he pleases, but the fire.
quent brawls in which he formerly be-
came engaged while making the rounds
of the dance halls and drinking saloons
are rapidly becoming things OF the
past. The modern warship makes him
less of laborer. for there is no more
reefing sails, Glowing up and hauling
at ropes. Machinery performs many Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

Here a quarter mile cinder track was
laid out and athletics became decidedly
popular owing to the increasing mem
bership of the club.
1t is now 23 years since the Mott
Haven grounds were opened. and to the
present day athlete it may be interest
ing TO note what were the best rec
ord performances of that day. From
the Rowing and Athletic Annual for
the year 1876 II is learned that NJ. f..
Burris held the 100 yards record at l0H
seconds and the quarter mile at 54h
seconds. George /. Brown was half
mile champion, with a record OF 2m.
7irs., and the best mile was that of
the Canadian w. l.. Allen. Am. 52s
d. M. Stern held the walking records OF
one mile in minutes, two miles in 16m.
12s. and three miles in Pam. 45s. The
high jump record was feet inches,
made by A. c. Rosseau. a Canadian.
1t was at the Mott Haven grounds
that the first open handicap was held
for amateurs. but not, as has been fire.
quently stated. by the New York Ath-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

his former duties, and the personnel OF
the men in the navy has thus been ad-
yanced. They are a more self respecting
class, think more of their position, Of
their financial welfare and their future
than did the careless. rollicking dog OF
a seaman of SO or even 30 years ago.
But they have many leisure hours
while on cruise, and there Is a natural
demand for some means OF killing
time" In exceptional cases the sailor
OF ambitious desires finds books that
beguile or that give him self instruction,
and every opportunity Is offered him
when he thus evinces n disposition for
mental culture or increased education.
The captain usually has a considerable
number Of books. the vessel contains
it's ships library" the chaplain con-
trolls a necessary collection OF religious
works. the wardroom officers have
many volumes between them. and sew
eral score novels are likely to he found
between decks"
But IL he cares nothing for reading or
educational processes he devotes his
spare moments To the favorlte games Of
checkers and dominos. There are in
variably great many sets on board
and occasionally one or. two Of chess
men. Card playing is not an especial
indulgence. The painted OF colored bits
OF etiff paper soon wear out. and there
Is perhaps tradition that the pastime
is frowned upon by the government.
thinking II may develop gambling In
stintt.
Many Of the sailors have their han5os.
guitars. violins and mandolins with
them. There is always rhusacal tall
ent on board . chip among hundrsds
Of men, and freuaently thee are 1ne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

club had already caused the manager
10 look out for another clubhouse. and
as this would have to be built the first
step was location. This was secured
at the corner OF Sixth avenue and fac
ing Central park, one OF the choice sites
in the city. The clubhouse just COM
pleted is perfect In Its appointments.
both as q clubhouse and as fitted for
athletes. The view or the building TAX
en- from Central park shows better than
description can what a really handsome
edifice has been planned. the material
usei being toned brick and terra Gotta.
a happy and pleasing combination un-
surpassed by any building IN the city.
JAMES WATSON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
Novelties In Trotting.

The alteration In the rules OF trottins
made ct the recent congress held In
New York Cancelled the making OF rec
ords at fractional distances. TechnIcal-
~ such performances were bars" and
not records. but the necessity for the
rule In its original form having ceased
to EXIST IL was really a hindranoe at
any expansion of the sport IN the dirso-
Sion OF. a change nom the urpstual
mile races. Mf. r. ". Ware of New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

Cardinal Perraud 70 an ard6nS admir-
or OF the bicycle. He has addrosoed =
circular TO the clergy. saying that -
the use Of the whsal IN certain clfcum-
stances ofnbrs great advantasss - Will
sonGdsf Havorably applications fnodo
in writing for permission 70 usa the
bicycle by the church officials .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
GOTHAM
ATHLETES.
The New York Athletic Club
Is the Pioneer Organization
Of America and the
Leading One Of
the World.
fCopyright. 1881

New York, March 3o.--No club such
as the New York Athletic club exists
either In this country or abroad, the
purpose OF the club being confined to
the advancement OF athletics. The pio-
neer club Of America is now the leading
club in the world, whether viewed from
an athletic point OF view or from club
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

Ought scnoolmistress to go to her
school Oh a bicycle? This is the ques-
tlon the Paris municipal council has
had 20 decide and its decision is In the
NEGATIVE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

Iandsman the sports Of a sailor would
seem tame, stale and conventional, for
the sybarite could not realize the COM
plete fulfllment of worldly pleasures
where wine and women were wanting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

letic club. The club would have MOTH
ing TO do with handicaps. the officers
alleging that some would get too much
start and ignoring the fact that I'm the
scratch races some enc was always a
suie winner The then secretary A III.
Cunts vas bot ~ that opinion and
readily jcl-si tao outsiders in the at
tefr-t 10 Ese an open handicap. the
outsiders being t. NJ Brandt and the
The Jersey City news., 1898-09-12
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN
Delay in Finishing the New
Buildings Causes Over
Crowding.
USUAL KICK AT HIGH SCHOOL
Girls Complaining About Stair
Climbing Big Rush Of
New Pupils.

All the public schools, that is all the old
buildings, in this city opened this MORN
ing promptly at nine o'clock The new
schools are not yet habitable, not even
No. j, on York street. In consequence 1t
was the same old story, heard year to
year. of over-crowding, and many were
refused admission. All morning long the
principals of the various grammar schools
were kept busy registering the infantile
procession which each year appears under
the guardianship of parents, big brothers
and sisters. or. other blood relations. for
the first time. The day was fine, not
too hot, and the children. though not
over anxious to return to school, made
an excellent showing both as to numbers
and discipline There was full corps
of teachers for each school, and re-
serve force of those young teachers APP
pointed to the new schools. who reported
for duty only to find they had another
week or two of vacation. About the only
work done was that Of promotion and
transfers
The Jersey City news., 1898-09-12
THAT SCHOOL CENSUS,
Director higgins Does No
Believe There Has Been
Any Padding.

The statement of the State Superinten-
dent of Schools. to the effect that this
city's census returns are doubtless incor-
rect has caused a furry in the Board of
Education. A special committee of three
has been appointed to investigate the
matter.
"It is my opinion said Director Mig
gins. today, that the returns are correct.
Our city has been growing, and we are all
aware that there has been an increased
demand for seating facilities in or
schools That being the case it must be
apparent that our number of school chill
dren is increasing. There should be moth
ing unusual about the increase. 1t is
quite likely that the census takers this
year performed their whole duty. | know
that in the past this work has been done
In a slip shod manner. However since
the returns have been questioned, our
committee will make such an investigation
as is possible at this late day. | do net
believe an investigation of each census
takers returns would make any great
change in the figures. | have talked
with several of the census takers, and
they assure me that they were very care
full in the collection of names.
1T is proba BILE, Director higgins says,
that the returns of the thickly populated
sections will be gone over by newly ap-
pointed census takers.