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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09
NEWS AND COMMENT.

General Gomez, writes Charles NJ, Pep
per, would not be a successful politician
on a campaign tour His ways are too
blunt The day he came from MatanHa5
to the insurgent headquarters at Mari
anOa he had special train for himself,
the members of his staff and various
civilian officials. Gomez's car was the
one into which everybody naturally drift
ed. When, between places, he got tired
and wanted to rest lie said for everybody
to clear out The Castillan language
does not express it quite so bluntly, but
the words mean the same thing. When
there was hesitation a tall captain went
through the aisle of the car and pushed
intruders before him. At one place a
Cuban Of prominence had seated himself
in the generals seat while he was on the
rear platform. When Gomez returned the
Cuban remained. Gomez glanced at him
impatiently moment, frowned, and with
out a word seized him by the shoulder.
The seat was instantly vacated. A little
later a handsomely dressed woman was
presented. Gomez was on his feet In a
second, as gallantly as a French cour-
tier, and would not sit down until she
had seated herself beside him. Then he
took her jeweled fan and welded it as
gracefully as only the Latin women know
how to WELD a fan. This Cuban woman
belonged to a wealthy family, whose
means had been given freely to the in
surgents and which had suffered persecu-
ton from the Spanish officials In those
few minutes talk with the old general
che had her reward for all the sacrifices
that had been made. But she was not al
lowed to monopoliZe his time. One of his
officers brought forward a poorly dressed
woman and her little daughter. They had
hung back anxious for a word of greet
ing, yet afraid to intrude. Both We're in
black. Gomez knew the story in an in
stant. Husband or son or brother had
been lost in the insurrection. Since he
came out of the woods he has known the
same story hundreds of times Instantly
his attention was turned from the ele-
gantly dressed lady at his side to ths
poor woman in black, She had his greet
ing and kindly inquiries after her welfare.
That was her recompense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

The uhifcation Of the coal trade may
be merely a dream; but sometimes
dreams modify realities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

About the only thing that remains
for the boters to do in Pennsylvania
is to send Quay a bottle of bromo
They have tried practically everything
11s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

The public will soon begin to look
anXiously for the last word in the
Sampson Schley controversy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

Sir Robert Giffen, the English statis-
tician and economist, in a striking paper
on The Relative Growth OF the Com
ponent Parts OF the Empire" gives some
facts and figures showing the wonderful
increase of Greater Britain in territory,
population and resources during the past
quarter century. The empire now en-
braces II, 100000 square miles, or, if Egypt
and the Soudan be included, l3,OOOOO
square miles, with a total population Of
over 420, 900, CO., or one-fOurth of the peo-
pie of the earth. The English-speakinS
ruling race, being chiefly in the United
Kingdom, British North America and
Australasia, number about 5o,OOO,OOO or
less than one-eighth OF the whole, and
the remaining 37O,O0O,OOO are the subject
race living for the most part III india
and Africa. The increase in area and
population Of the empire. excluding Egypt
and the Soudan, since 1871 amounts to p
S5i 90 square miles and l25,OOO,OOO people,
or more than a fourth of both territory
and population. The ruling race has in
creased by 2,5O0, 900, or one-fourth of the
number in 1897, and the subject races have
gained IL, 900, 900, about one-third OF their
number in 1897 The present total reve-
nue. of the various parts of the empire is
81, 3Ss 265, 600, showing an increase of S575,-
900 since 1871, or over 40 per cent Of
the present total; and the imports and
exports amount to $3.50, 900 900, which is
an increase of s2,liOOOOO0O, about one
third of the present total
When in Cincinnati the other day
"Fightng Bob" Evans told reporter a
bit of hitherto unpublished war history
connected with the Santiago naval cam
paign: Said he: "The entrance of the
Merrimac into the harbor under fire from
every gun II seemed of the Spanish fleet
and fortress was the most terrible sight l
ever saw. | can best describe 1t as hell
with the lid off The next morning all
we could see with our glasses were the
tops of the Merrimac's mast to which
was fastened something resembling a
rat Th9re NaS ~ SGn Of life and. Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

iNTERED AT THE PosToFFIcE AT SCRANTON,
PA, As sECoND-CLAss MAIL MATTER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

The biggest medical contract on record
has been given to DR.. AZel Ames, OF
Massachusetts. He has been ordered by
General Guy V. Henry governor of Porto
Rico TO vaccinate every one of the ISL
and's 100000 inhabitants. 1t will take
him and his assistants six months to COM
plete the contract and the cost will eX-
ceed 100000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

SCRANTON, MARCH 9, 1899.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

The impartial American, as he contem-
plates all this with even-handed readi-
ness to sell rails TO anybody in one ones
sphere of influence" cannot help a lit
tie admiration at the neatness with which
England has again come to the front in
China
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-09

New York ONCE: 40 Nassau St,
= s. VREELAND,
sole Agent for Foreign Advertising.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
Not the Wlsest Way.

1t is not always best to wait until
it is needed before buying bottle
Of Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and
Diarrh9a Remedy Quite frequentl
ly the remedy isrequired in the very
busiest season or ia the night and
much Inconvenience and suffering
must be borne before it can be OBJ.
tanned. 1t costs but a triAe as
compared with its real worth and
every fomily eau well afford to keep
it in their home It is everywhere
acknowledged TO be the most sue.
cessful medicine in the world for
bowel complaints. For sale by
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
"A TEXAS WONDER.
Hall,s Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney aud blad-
der troubles, removes grayeI, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
irregularities Of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren. Ii not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt OF ST.,
One small bottle is two months
treatment, aud will cure any case
above mentioned.
DR. d, w. HALL st, Louis, Mo-,
p, 0. Box 629 (formerly of Waco,
Texas For sale by SmitR Drug Co,
TeXarkana, Ark,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
Deplorable Killing

Friday evening near Garland City
j. Wheeler aud his three year old
girl were inthe field when Tom Sand
ers, a negro, came up and raised a
quarrel The quarrel grew serious
and the negro who was armed with
a double barrel shot gun, emptied
both barrels at Wheeler. The first
shot killed the child, and the next
shot struck Wheeler and seriously
wounded him
The negroes living in the neigh
borhood got together and captured
Sanders and bought him here anC
turned him over to sheriff Blckham
and he is now in Jail
The murderer should be wei
guarded and kept for the court t.
deal with.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
-ar over rrrrv Yeara

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
b millions of mothers for then
c ildren while teething, with per
fsct success. 1t soothes the child
s)ftens the gums, allays all pain,
c lres wind colo and Is the best
remedy for diarrh9a It is pleas
ant to he taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world, Twenty
five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask fo1
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind a,-5-Y3-iY
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
Moving Around

Railroad office clerks are on the
move. We learn that Charles E.
Beard has quit the service of the
Pee Gee road and has taken a place
with the Iron Mountain railroad
here.
Shelie Skeen who but recently
entered railroad service, will act as
chief clerk for superintendent
Gre en-.
Will Wisdom has been given a
clerkship in the Pee Gee office
Mr. Ben James has been take1
out of the freight department and
put in the ticket Office under Mr.
SwindelI
The young men are all clever aud
fitted for their positions.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
a Poet Made.

1t has been said that poets are
born, not made, but our experience
has taught US that the Arkansas
Press Association make poets at
will, aud We give below the follow
lag production from the pen of one
of their recent manufacture:
l.you toot your little tooter and
then Day aside your horn there is
not soul in ten short DAYS will
know that you were born, The
man who gathers pumpkins is the
man who plows all day; and the
man who keeps a humping is the
gent who makes it pay. The man
who adyertises with d short and
sudden jerk, is the man who blames
the printer because it didn't work.
The gent who gets the business has
a long and steady pull and keeps
the local papers for years aud
years quite full He plans his ad-
.vertisements ia a thoughtful hon
est way, and keeps forever at it
uuti, he makes it pay.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

Archie Grim, white boy who
has had his share of trouble by
fighting with negroes is now in the
west side jail for hitting a negro
boy over the head with a brickbat.
This happened some time ago, and
the Grim boy left town to keep
from being arrested, but he came
back on Friday, and officer CulIey
of the east side force, who looks out
for all escapes, saw him and took
him in aud turned him over to the
Texas authorities.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
To Commence Work

Mayor Hardin has given his con
tractor orders to begin work on tb
pool foundation walls of his natat'
rum, just so soon as he can &c
ready, as he has an excellent kiiuo
brick now ready to be used and !
engaged in taking the dirt on
where the poofis TO be placed TIL,
Mayer says he will have the nat
up by spring and ready for bus
ness. He also told us that the re
port was whispered ON the stree
that he would not build an oper
house, but the rumor was false az
he expt cted to have an opera hous,
up for the 1900 season We are gla.
to know that he is pushing work Oh
the NaCatorium and will hail th
daJ with JOY when he gives thi
city an up-to date place for bathing
and sw mining.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
READ THIS.
Jackson, Mss Jan Il, 1899,

Jackson, Mss Jan, Il, 1899
/ have for years been a suflereJ
from kidney and bladder troublesj
I have tried all remedies that
could find, aud had dlmostgiyen up
all hope Of ever getting relief, until
I tried Halls Great Discovery,
am now using It and feel like a new
man It's enectls wonderful
G w, WlLLlAMs,
Asst Chief Police
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

The Italian Government has giy-
en- Kruger some splendid advice in
that it advised him to yield to Eug-
lands demand The United States
if appealed to, to mediate should be
Just as prompt in telling the old
gentleman, who is going around
with a chip on his shoulder to give
under, for it will amount to this in
the end.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
To Contractors.

I have now under full headway,
my Novelty Works, and can supply
contractors and the trade with al
Kinds of scroll and house trimmings
If YOU need anything in my line
use phone 24O, three rings.
q 20 I'm JOE 7. MURPHY,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
MANY A LOvnn

Has turned with disgust from an other.
wise lovHblc girl with an offensive breath
KarlA Glover Root Tea purIes the breath
by lts action ON tile bowels, otc., as n0th-
Ing else viii, Sold for years on absolute
guarantee, Price "a eta aud 20 cts,
sud by Williams a. Williams,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
MhAr rs shILoH 2

A grand old remedy for Cough, Colds
and Consumption; used through the world
for half a century, has cured innumorablo
eases Of uciplcnt consumption and re-
llevcd many IN advanced stages, II you
are not satisfied with the results we viii
refund your money Price % cts, 80 cts,
and II 90 ~ u 3
Sold by Williams a. Williams
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

II you are IN need Of a first class
type writer it will pay youto call
at the TeNarkanian Office and see
the Remington Sholes, which has
many improvements overauy of the
other high grade machines. Price
on old machines as high as any 9th
.er Az
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

Kirby Beach Natatorium is up
to-date-a delightful place to visit
for a swim and to cool off. 1t is a
large body of pure spring water,
which is constantly fowing-bes
of bath rooms to.v''s '~ S28
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

The most delicate constitution can
safely use BaIlard's Horehound Syr-
up. 1t lisa sure aud pleasant remedy
for coughs. loss of voice and all
throat and lung troubles, Price %
and SOC,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
no you KNOW

coneiimpLlon n preyent0blo? Science
hgs maven that, and also that neglect N
.uieIdAl, The worst cold or cough can be-
cu eJ With Shiloh's Cough and Consump.
t,on euro Sold on positive guarantee Tor
over lilty years
sold BY Williams & Williams
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
- a -

When you visit Little Rock stop
with Gleason He leads all others
in catering to the appetite and
comfort Of his customers His
house is Unsurpassed by any in the
tate. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

When a man fears to change his
place lest his superior weight should
turn the world up.side-down, he
should have a stout hoop put about
his head. Elk,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

GentIemeu-d do not forget that
the reliable gents futnshers,
Sharpe q Brewer, give ticket for
tree shines, with every pair of their
shoes sold for cash 3.l9
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
Mules and Log Wagons,

If you want to buy four goot
mules and a log wagon see
g l71w w, G. Cook
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

Look out for malaria. 1t is sea-
sonable now. A few doses of PrickIy
Ash Bitters Is a sure preventive.
Sold by all druggists, 81 2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
10 SUNMEN TOUNIsTs.

EVERYTHING IN sterling silver, and
best plated table ware, at the 'old
reliable, r. L, Schusters
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

Whites Cream VermitIge is per
fectly harmless, and will remove
every worm. 1t is also a tonic, anC
by its rengtheniug' properties wi
restor 10 pale cheeks the rosy hue Of
health Price 70 cts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

We still think we should have a
Dewey blow out here of a local ma
ture, Who will hand the hat to
buy powder for the II gun salute,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24

As an external linimeut of most
wonderful penetrative and curative
power, Balldrds Snow Liniment is
notsquajed by any other in the world
Price rs and 90 cts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-09-24
We Challenge the World

70 produce q remedy equal TO the
r1ATCHLESS MINERAL WATER
For the cure Of Indigestion, Dys-
pepsia and all lormt OF stomach
trouble. Cures guaranteed OF
money refunded Costs only Sc
day 60 use it. Gail for clrcu-
lar For sale by
SMITH DRUG co.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
Word. in shakespea re.

The shortest of Shakespeare's plays is the "Comedy of Errors with the amusing perpiexities of the twin broth CTS Dromio, which does not contain half as many lines. words or letters as his longest play Hamlet, the Dan ish tragedy. A correspondent of Notes and Queries gave the statistics of these plays In that respect as follows:
 Lines. Words. letters. Hamlet .........=. :, ,930 9,482 120, ,050 Comedy of Errors. TIT 14.4SS 57,5l4
 Difference -. 153 15.044 62 .536 The next longest play to Hamlet. is Antony and Cleopatra while the four shortest, after the Comedy Of Errors, are:
 Lines. Words. Letters. Tempest .........2 2.o63 16.178 65, 5,144 Macbeth ..........2.1 .1O3 16,546 68,144 Midsummer Nights
 Dream ........,2.175 16.177 s5.1z5 Two Gentlemen of
 Verona ....,.2.293 1922 67. 7.4S4
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
JApan.s Finanoisa Condition.

From a financial point of view the Japanese were better off when they lived by themselves, in closed coun try. than they now are when com pelled to fight under handieaps, for place in civilization Then they had few wants and enough to meet them. Now their wants are many times great CT, and their resources of gain have not increased proportionately. How to increase them and how to reduce the wants Of the people present as pug ziing problem to Japanese pubHcists as any with which modern statesmen have to deal.-san Francisco Chfoai- ele
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
Make Mnch Wotk. :,
Reading in Bed.

Reading in bed used to be objected to in the old days on the score of danger. and one of the first injunctions of a hostess to her guest was in refer ence to that prevalent but disuuieting practice. But in these days, when electric light has removed the risk Of fire, the question is one solely of it's benefit or harm to the prospective sleeper The Medical Press and Cir cular is of the opinion that short course Of some standard author may act as a composing sedative, but works which contain extremes of wit. melo- drama. comedy tragedy or philosophy should be avoided. Like a good sup per, the reading should be neither too heavy nor too stimulating. On the other hand, most physicians are of the opinion that bed should be kept as much as possible for sleep. A habit of reading before putting out the light and closing ones eyes is apt to grow and become tyranny, and. like drugs. the more you indulge in it the longer has the reading to be to have the de- sired effect It must be admitted, however, that the habit. to all but those fortunate beings who are asleep the moment their head touches the pillow, is very seductive. and that good many peoples most serious read ing is done at that time-London Tsle- graph
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
THREE YEARS OF DEFICIT.

The frst two years of the McKin- ley administration showed a deficit of revenue as compared with ex- penditure. This was explained says the Boston Post, by sayingithat the Dingley tariff had not got into full operation, and the prediction was added that the next year 1t would 0e all right. But the next year tue .deficit continued to roll up until the Spanish war came along, and there was lucky chance to even things mp by clapping on 'war taxes. 7 This wss done, aud the war revenue bill was contrived to supplement the deficiencies of the Dingley tariff s5illl, while professedly designed on- " to meet the extraordinary ex- penses of the war.
 For a time it seemed as if this re- suit would be attained, and from Washington were sent out congrat- alations upon the wonderful success of the McKtnl y financial policy, but the eud of the second Mckinley year showed deficit, and that was ex xplained by laying it to the war. Pretty soon the war came to an end, and Washington indulged in pre- dictions of surplus But tbe cost of lighting the cause of benevolent assimilation falsi6ed this prediction the deficit began to loom up again, and today the third year of the Mckinley regime promises to make as bad a showing as either of those wbich have preceded it.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
10 BATTLE AGAIN
The Clerks and BOokkeepers to Cross
 Bats Wednesday.

The book keepers and clerks, baseball teams of thls city will cross bats again at Jone's Park in thts city Wednesday afternoon. The teams have been strengthened by the additions thereto of Hodge, the famous Texas twirer and Keck, the phenominal Northern back stop. These men are players of ability and reputation and it would do the most uuinterested fan good to see them play.
 The game will be called at 3;30 o'clock. Admission % cents. La dies free. The teams will line up as follows.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06

sag- ADVERTISING RATES MADE KNOWN
 oN REPLICATION.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06

Ask your doctor why the Walker Drug Co. fill more prescriptions than any other drug store in Pine Bluff. and be will fell you because their drugs are absolutely pure and their prescription department is in the hands of pharmacists who under stand their profession, and prompt ness in delivery of medicine and pre- scriptions to the sick at moderate prices. Ii you want your prescrip- tions quick get rhem from Walk CT Doug Co. Ii any old time will do, go somewhere else. W
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06

Water has become so scarce in Dallas aud other Texas towns that orders have been issued to quit sprinkling the streets and lawns. h some parts of the State there is an ice tamlne. and unless the long con tinued drouth IS soon broken there will be much suffering. No such complaints have been heard to come from any part of Arkansas.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
as TO CIRCULATION

The Ga.iY gRApHIc has nearly double the ,sirculatioa ef any other lPine Bluff daily saewspaper. aud the Daily and semi-Weekly GRAPHIC have combined circulation, larger ehsn that Of any. other Pine Bluff daily or .ekly new wspaper' Advertise meuts 1 accept sd on this guarantee.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06

In this weather it Is the well groomed rather than the well gowned woman that is the more attractive.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
NOTICE

On and after Mon- day, July 3l. We will have on a special de- livery wagon. Any Groceries ord ere d from us will be sent immediately.
 Joe c. Meyer & Go
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
EMPIRE CLOTHING COMPANY

The best cypress shingles in the State are handled hy the Bluff City Lumber Co. All grades. 279
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
wisdom Indueed by Experlencs.

Wisdom Indoeed by Experience.
 Messenger Here's a package for you. sir Wederiy- What is it?" Messenger ger-'I'm not sure, sir. but I think t is birthday present from your wife Wederly- -"Oh. very we'll Just leave the bill and I'll send a cheek for the amount around in the morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-06
OFFICE: 2l6 ". .BARRAQUE ST.
 TELEPHONE No. 1f2.

Entered at the Post-of1ice at Pine Bluff, Ark, AS second-class mail uatter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-20

Cigar Co. Of this city, arrived in Wichita
yesterday, accompanied by his family, and
will make this city his future home.
Boney Smith, of near Clearwater. who
was recently married TO young wife, was
in the city the other day and purchased
a fine KImball piano with which 10 surprise
her. Mr.. Smith is one of the well known
and popular farmers of near Clearwater
A force of men are at work on North
Main street repairing the numerous holes
in the defective asphaltum that have
caused so much trouble to bicyclists and
others Main street will be put in first
class shape.
Eggleston Post and ladies. also the Vet
Grams Union league. will attend in a body
the special memorial services at the Cen
trail church on Sunday, May %. Rev. Dub
Der will preach a memorial sermon for the
Old soldiers. All old soldiers are invited
to attend.
Someone bent on devilment of a bad
brand has laid themselves liable by throw
ing one dead horse and two calves into
the race just below the new Sullivan dam.
Such work IL maliciously done. will cause
the person or persons dong the deed
great deal of trouble if they are found
out.
Joseph Postlethwait, who had the misfor-
tune to break his foot while at work on
the Union mills one day last week, is suf-
fering a great deal. but has the grit to
remain at his post, doing lighter work.
The ridge of his foot was broken and it
will he several weeks before it will be en-
tIrely well.
The report Of the state board of agri-
culture on the condition of winter wheat
based upon actual figures from ninety-five
counties in Kansas. has been issued. and
the wheat discussion will probably now
go on as it has all along, though it is the
opinion of local growers that the report
is about correct