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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07

on the gridiron at the West Side base
ball park in Chicago Thursday last.
The team from Ann Arhor and its ad-
mirers went to Thanksgiving dinners
with detected countenances, sore hearts
and sad minds, Utterly outclassed by
the cardinal. the yellow and maize
from Pingree's state went down to alb
solute and crushing defeat in the pres
ence Of nearly 10000 people. Confident
and noisy before the lineup at 1880 in
the morning. SO sure of victory were
they that those OF the betting kind who
looked for Wisconsin to win had no
difficulty in finding Michigan money.
Two hours later, witness the change:
Silence for noise, apologies and expla-
nation for Conscience. Even the Mich
igan colors in the decorations of the
side lines dropped as the game pro-
crossed.
Why?
The final score, Wisconsin II Mich
igan 5.
Thus did Wisconsin win the western
championship for 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07
"IIE SWEARING CAPTAIN.
Twas a Case of Choosing the Less OF
Two Evils.

A veteran OF the war of the rebel
lion was telling some of his experiences
| TO a civilian, and he was dwelling upon
the terrific courage of the captain of
his company, and also of his profanity.
In those days relates the Washington
Star, prOfane officers were much more
common than they now are, and they
were especially noticeable among the
volunteer troops, The captain referred
to was notorious in two armies for his
command of profane language, and he
never entirely recovered from 1t,
though his admission to the regular
army at the close of the war moderated
his manner somewhat.
at meant death to every man Of us, y
said the veteran, speaking Of pro-
posed charge on a line Of breastworks
before Richmond, "if we went in there,
and we knew it, but there wasn't any
thing else to do, unless we got diff
ferent orders. There had been a mis-
take in ordering us to take the works
until some achievements had come
up. but that wasn't any Of our bust
ness.
"Well, now" demurred the civilian,
Il don't look at 1t that way. 1t ought
to have been your business not to have
fought when you knew you were going
to be whipped
"If we had put up any sort of a
bluff like that, you bet our captain
would have got one of his swearing
spells on and then the dickens would
have been to pay. He just never would
have got done cussing us for being
towards"
"Do you mean to say your company
would have gone in and been killed
rather than to stand the captains
swearing?"
That's what
We'll, | wouldn't"
ooh, but you never heard the captain
cuss."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07
the seat of government at Washington
is endorsed.

the seat of government at Washington
is endorsed
Civil Service Reform
The executive order of May 6, 1896,
extending the limits of the classified
service, brought within the operation
OF the civil service law and rules
nearly all of the executive civil service
not previously classified. Some of the
inclusions were found wholly illogical
and unsuited to the work of the sew
eral departments. The application
of the rules to many of the
places SO included was found
to result in friction and embarrass-
ment. After long and very careful
| consideration it became evident to the
heads of the departments, responsible
for their efficiency, that in order to re-
move these difficulties and promote an
efficient and harmonious administra-
ton certain amendments were neces-
sary. These amendments were pro
mulgated by me in executive order,
dated May 20, 1899. The principal pur-
pose of the order was to except from
competitive examination certain places
involving fiduciary responsibilities or
duties of strictly confidential, scien-
tifc, or executive character, which it
was thought might better be filled
either by nOn-competitive examination,
or in the discretion Of the appointing
officer, than by open competition. The
order provides for the filing of much
larger number of places, mainly in the
outside service of the war department,
by what is known as the registration
system, similar to those which have
produced such admirable results in the
hayward service.
All of the amendments had for their
main object a more efficient and salts
factory administration of the system
of appointments established by the
civil service law The results at
tanned show that under their opera
ton the public service has improved
and that the civil service system is re-
lieyed of many Objectionable features.
Death of Washington.
The 14th Of December will be the one
hundredth anniversary of the death of
Washington and the president is glad
to learn that in many parts of the
country the people will fttingly OBJ
serve this historic anniversary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07
ZANGWlLL'S PLAY.

The Jewish Daily News Of New York,
In a five-column article on Zangwilis
play, says. THE critics of the metro
politan press have, almost without eX-
ception, scored this play. Like knights
errant. they have rushed to the rescue
of poor, suffering Judaism so dreadful
ly maligned by grotesque characters
and the exploitation of antiquated SUI
perstitions, all placed on the stage for
laughter and applause. The Jews are
extremely grateful to the kind gentle
men, but we beg to say to them that we
need no defense against this play. AS
suming that we need no defense, we
have the right to demand that they
who cry out in righteous wrath must
themselves be righteous. The play
was not discussed on its merits; Gang
willis lecture on The Drama as a Fine
Art gained him the enmity OF the crit
les, and they waited for the opportun-
ity. A greater outrage on the public
was never committed than on the day
after the initial performance. Critics
should be just and honest: ability is
not so much required as Is common, de
cent honesty and the critics were gross
~ indecent in their handling of Gang
Wills play. Hangwill has stood the
test. He has painted us as we really
me, and we like the picture"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07
DENMARK's FOOD EXPORTS.

Denmark gives forcible evidence of
increasing yields. She has a popula
ton of 100000 or 143 inhabitants per
square mile. She is not only able to
feed her steadily increasing population,
but is in a position to export consider
able quantities of food products. In
1885 her export Of such products
amounted to 2O0,000,0O0 kroners (s54,-
900, 000); her imports, to 100000
kronexs (S22 ,4000o0) an excess Of
S35 100000 or SIT per capita. The ex-
ports of food products animal and veg
etable of the United States for the fs-
cal year 1897 amounted to $500 900, 900,
or S5.55 per capita. In the phenome-
nal year 1898 they rose to $3.50 900, 900,
or $7S5 per capita. The rate of pro-
gress in Denmark is shown by the
following statement: According to of
fetal figures the production of grain.
about one hundred and fifty years ago.
amounted to about 100000 bushels
annually. In consequence, however,
of the reforms effected at the beginning
Of the nineteenth century the rate of
production was gradually increased to
$4,000. 900; while, during the period of
lSS1-lSS7. 1t rose to an average Of S.
600. 900. -. Schoenhoi in Forum.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07

The board of public works at San
Juan. Porto Rico is asking for pro-
posals for the construction OF about
eighteen miles of railroad, 1t is esti-
mated that the cost OF the work will
reach all OF 100000. Captain w. v.
Judson, corps of engineers. will furnish
full details. Bids are to be opened
Dec. % of this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07

The universities OF Wisconsin and
Michigan resumed athletic relations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-07
MADISON GETS GAME
MAROON-BADGER CONTEST COMES
TO CAMP RANDALL.
REACH DECISION SATURDAY

Stages Suggestion of Heavy Receipts
at Chicago Set Aside-Managem
Declines to Disappoint Madison PEG
ple-Will Be Prepared to Handle
Crowd of Ten Thousand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Brain Power of Rats.

Confronted with the difficulties
which modern builders and household
ers put in the way of rats in draiss.
floors, and skirtings, the black rat
would probably be baf1ed, while the
sagacious gray rat still remains more
or less master OF the situation. The
case of the rat is typical of the value of
brain power. Routine, which is the
usual condition of animal existence.
does not exist for them. They have to
face demonstrations" Of their COM
mon surroundings at any given mo-
ment, and their resources and adapta-
bility have seldom been found want ting.
Ship rats have survived the era of
steam and steel. and only recently
thrived so successfully in a big iron
clad that they made her majesty's ship
Colossus almost uninha bitable. House
rats have learned how to cope with gas
fittings, lead pipes, brick drains. and
cement floors. Sewer rats" have made
themselves a name coeval with modern
urban sanitation, and others are now
learning TO live in "cold stores" and eat
chilled meat and game in an atmos-
phere where breath turns into snow
London Spectator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Cost OF Nicara<sa Canal.

The estimates as to the cost Of constructing
the Nicaragua Canal vary from Sis, 000, 600
to $50, 000, 003 How different are the esti-
mates of the people as to the value Of Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters for stomach, liver,
everywhere that this remedy is unsurpassed
for Indigestion, biliousness, constipation,
nervousness and slnplessness. 1t is such an
agreeable medicine to take. 1t tastes good
as well as does good
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Onion seed CSC and paLb.

Catalogue tells how to grow 1918 bus per
acre as easily as 100 bushels. Largest grow
ers of Earliest Vegetables and Farm Seeds.
Earliest vegetables always pay. Salzer's
Seeds produce them weeks ahead of others.
Coffee Berry l5c per ID. Potatoes 81 20 Bbl-
Cut this out and send with lac for great
flower seed novelties to JOHN A. SALZER
SEED COMPANY, LA CROSSE, WIS. ISL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
ScaadaIOuS.

Mrs. witcherly-They say Mrs. Dick
son has recently become very econom-
zeal.
Mrs. Larrieon-Yes. she's carrying it
to an extreme, it seems to me. I hear
that she's even trying to get her bus
band to let his whiskers grow. 50 as to
save laundry bills.-Chicago Evening
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Wasn,t GuiIfx.

Inspector Examining class)-Who
signed the Declaration? (No answer
Inspector (sharply)-Who signed the
Declaration? Come. come; somebody
tell me. (Stin no reply.}
Inspector (very angriIy)-Will no boy
tell me who signed the Declaration?
Small Boy in Rear Gmagines tha:
something is wrong)-Please, sir. it
wasn't me, sim. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Hov lie writer Them.

sT am surprised. to learn that the young
man to whom 1 have been talking writes
those brilliant and profound articles which
have caused so much comment" said the
fair stranger to the native.
'.Does he claim that he writes them?"
asked the native.
HE gave me to understand 50. Isn't it
truew
..Oh, yes, it's true enough" replied the
native. .He writes them-from dictation.
He's private secretary and amanuensis to
the man who composes them" Chicago
Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE

Write to-das to Allen S Oimsted. LIE Roy,
~. Y, for a FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. Il
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. An instant cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell it. sc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
KNOW He's Got 1T,

81 hear my friend Meyer has married 4
phenomenaily ugly woman
Yes, all his friends, as soon as they have
seen her. want to borrow money of him.
Eliegende Blaetter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar re
heves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in ne minute
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Don't you think she fully appreciate:
her husband? ?" ooh, no; she loves i'm toe
much for that."-Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Some Solace.

To the vietors belong the spoils, and to
the yanquished the privilege of INDUCING
in sarcastic criticism.-Puck.s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

I cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-Mrs. Frank Mobbs, q:
W. 22d st., New York, Oct. %, 1894.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

The impression made hy beauty is NOR,
than skin deep--Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Most people who go off on a trip, tall
about it too much when they return.-Atchi
son Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Love is a business, Of the idle, but the
idleness of the busy.SN. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

IT care not" said the capitalist, "who
makes the laws of the country, so long as
I can help form the trusts."-Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

He struck it. st. Jacobs Oil struck his
Rheumatism. It was stricken out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10
Cheapness of surar.

Sugar is SO cheap now that it pays the
grocers to take the sand out of it.-Boston
Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Lawsakes. It cured my aches. st. jacob
Oil makes no mistakes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Half the men who attempt to tell you 3
funny story forget it.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

See there. A bad sprain cured; and st
Jacobs Oil cured it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

In the morning we'll ST. Jacobs Oil cures
soreness and Stiffness
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

Wit is folly when in the keeping of a fool.
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-02-10

To Cure . Cold I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

If you need a suit or pair of trou. sers made to order, it will pay you to see my complete-stock of the lat est styles. Any order given me. is cut and made with best of care in my workshop. which is over tho Bank of Pine Bluff. My aim ia to see how we'll l can put up a suit and not how cheap. A trial order will convince you of this. 7a
 BURNS, The Tailor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
 LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

Any person. who has been success fuI in soliciting life insurance or building and loan can, without question, make it to his or her finan- cial interest to accept an agency with the Guaranty Bond and In- vestment Company. as it offers the most popular plan of loan and in- vestment that has come before the public. We offer liberal commis. sions to persons who will devote their full time to the work. Cali on or address D. c. BELL, Sec'y,
 b IT Pine St. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

MT. H. Raschbaum, a brother tn Dr. l.. B. Raschbaum, sptnt Friday and Saturday in the city the guest of Dr. Raschbaum. He is from New York, and this was his first visit to Pine Bluff. He expressed himself as well pleased with the country. He left for Memphis last night, from whence he goes to Now York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Mir. Wm. L. Matthews, of Washin- gton, D. C.. nephew of Mrs. M W. Bell, arrived in the city this afters noon to accept the position of hook keeper for the Guaranty Bonds X Investment Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
CLOSING OUT SALE.

Our entire stock of Painf s, Oils, varnlshes, Wall Paper. l&e.. will be sold at bargains for cash eniy, as we expect to retire from this line of business.
 A. Brewster x Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Kindling wood delivered to any part of the city for $1.ee per load. EZELL SHAVE co. Telephone or ders receive prompt attention. 6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Saturday sixteen employees at the shops were layed off until January 2. They are carpenters, painters and coach scrubbers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Miss Myra Morrow. of Browns vile, Tenn, arrived in the city yes- terday on a visit to her aunt and cousins, Mrs. V. Y. Mann and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
- Stockholders, ntaat,.

the se.lce sfdc IS hereby given that ny Hlli be held at the office of said cosnanv dav tg ga,, Uioy of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on Mon Ii z. m aanaary aud s lsoe between the hours of Ing four directors to serve pffppose far 3 oa na uar U anu to transact any other business that may come before said meeting. " pina ms ". ". BYRD. Secretary.
 S iui, A TX, Dec 10, 1899. 68
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
.He Mistakes the Effects fo,

the cause.n That is what the person does who tries to cure rheumatism or any other disease by alleviating the symptoms. Hoods sarsaparilla re- moves the cause and permanently cures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
a HANDSOME DISPLAY.

Joe Q. Meyer X Co. have very novel and attractive holiday display
 in their show window at No. III Main street in the shape of live pig e0ns and Belgian. hares. There are over seven different varieties Df pig com on exhibItioD, while Bel&Ian
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Mir. Wm. Hemingway, of Engliah, was in the city Saturday, registered at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

cafe, club or a hotel which serves Jesse Moore whisky is handing to their trade the finest goods that can be had cafe is known by the goods it sells.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Our shoes lit and wear at katzen- stein's shoe store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Silk suspenders and silk handker- chiefs al bargins for the Holid avs at x. B. simon Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Handsome boxes of fine candies, suitable for Christmas presents, at M,tchall,s 70
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

An old fashioned toddy--eithe hot or cold is great drink, if made of ..Volmer'' whisky. little sugar. then water, then the pure stuff--"Vollmer" whisky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

MT. D. HI. Duncan, of ksrney, a xeil known lumber man. spent st2u day in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

For the best whiskey in the city visit Nj. Holland and ask for Brook hill. King Leo or J. W. Palmer F.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Our Cotton Belt Notes will be found on page of this issue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Felt slippers with furr trimming at Katzenstein shoe store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Beware of cheap imitation of pure whisky There is only one pure one--"polmer'' whisky. It's absolutely ipuro. Ask for the ssvollmer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

If you want your goods at oDc telephone Knox < Smart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

The finest line of candies ever brought to the city at A. J. Mitch ellis. ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

See our Patent leather shoes and slippers at Kntzstein's shoe store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

When selecting Xmas presents don't forget katzenstein's shoe sfOrp
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
Ube Daily Grapbic. EDWIN ;. KK.wIs, City Editor.
CITY ITEMS.

Holiday goods, toys and candies at Mitchell's. ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Order your fruit and cakes from
 KNOX < SMART
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Mr. Jos Loeb, of Little Rock, was a visitor to our city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Hoods Pills do not gripe. All drug gists, 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17
Stockholders Meetfnv

The regular annual rneeti, t <,f 4,,x ssz<'S. noldefs is of The Bank of Pine Hl..% sas9 ea3e fwts,s nvse st tnelr ofiqe Tueeday Inn Oh, 1oon tn tS esn 5., me hours tf 10 F m ana ! p's F
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

For Christmas presents read J. B. Simon Co.'S advertisement,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

All the latest creations in foot wear at Katzstein's shoe store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

Mems house slippers for Xmas shoe store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

". Fl. Quigg. of the Cotton eystem. stationed at Little aacop6pained by his brother,
 m the city yesterday. ssfh eeistered at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-17

MT, s Dilley and ] D. Kennedy 2 z'|!s z " ,'tT "
Connecticut western news., 1899-04-06
REBELS MAKE A STAND.
Massing Nenr Calumpit-0ur Com mission Issues a Proclamation.

Massing Near Calumpit-Our Com
 mission Issues a Proclamation.
 Manila, April 5.-The insurgents are massing strong forces north of Calum- pit. about 511 miles northwest of Ma lolos, and. according to the observa- tions of the reconnoitering parties, they have fine intrenchments there.
 It is expected that hard fighting will be necessary to dislodge them at that point and at San Fernando. where Aguinaldo Is supposed to be. Large rivers strengthen both positions.
 About 1000 rebels were found a few miles from Calumpit Our troops at tackled the Filipinos, who made short defense and then scattered. It was use less to pursue them. so the Americans returned to Malolos. In the skirmish we lost one man killed and four wounded. Twenty-Five men were pros trated by the heat and brought to the hospital.
 The United States Philippine commis- sion has issued a proclamation to the people of the islands. The proclamation is divided into ten paragraphs. aggre- gating 1,500 words. The first paragraph declares that an historical treaty has been ratified ceding to the United States the sovereignty of the Philip pines complete and indefeasible. The proclamation explains the appointment of the commission, assures the people of the American governments good will and explains the governments aim for the prosperity and happiness of the Philippine people and their advance ment with the most civilized peoples. It declares that President Mckinley be- lieves that their advancement Is possi- blt by the assurance of peace and or der. It guarantees civil and religious liberty. the establishment of justice, the cultivation of letters, practical arts and intercourse with foreign nations and finally by uninterrupted pursuit of use full objects the realization of the noble ideals oS civilization.
 It further declares that the United States government stands ready to fur nish armies and navies to maintain its rightful supremacy over the islands, but that 1t Is even more solicitous to spread peace and protection among the Filipi- nos, accustoming them to self govern ment. It says that 1t Is the expectation of the commission to visit the people in their respective provinces, learning the forms of government best adapted to their customs and traditions. The poli- cy of the commission will be to consult the wishes and secure the advice and cooperation of the Filipinos.