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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16
No c,u For Volunteers.

Though determined to increase Gen eral Otis command, so as to provide him with 35,000 men, it is authorita- lively stated that no call for voIun- teers will be issued, and renewed con tdence is expressed in the ability of this force to quell the insurrection. The strengthening of the administra- lions confidence is the result of a cablegram received from General Otis indicating that he has at last found the point through which the insurgents ship their supplies, and that proper steps have been taken in cooperating with the navy to cut off the filfbustar- ing expeditions sent to the Island of Luzon by friends of the Filipinos in Hongkong.
 Under the order issued, increasing the companies of infantry to 128 men each, General Otis will be provided with force of 29,644 men. In order to increase his strength to 36, 1000 men 1t has been determined to increase the strength of each company, troop and battery in the Philippines to 150 men. Colonel Thor1as Ward, assistant adju- tant general, in charge of recruiting. expects that the 5000 recruits called for will be enlisted and on their way to San Frar .isco within ten days.
 While the administration expresses the utmost confidence in the ability of General Otis, with the regulars. to cope with the situation, it is evident that the sentiment is growing that tho president should cali for volunteers in order to provide that officer with at least 65,0o0 men to begin the campaign at the commencement of the rainy season
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16

There must be no more recallss iron will break at last "-Hobson.
 Don't mind me, boys; go on fight ing. "A len Capron.
 Don't swear; shoot. Col. Wood.
 ''Take that for the Maine "-sigs- bee.
 Expect to take the place as soon as I can move. Reinforoements will not reach me. "-Shafter.
 War IS not a picnic "-Hamilton Fish
 Who would not gamble for a new star in the g?"-O'Neill.
 Afraid I'll strain my guns ait long range; I'll 'ose in. .'-Wainwright.
 There we1 2 twenty questions and ten women present. One bright worn an guessed eight, and a white marble bust of Dewey was awarded her, wrapped carefully in red, white and blue paper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16
Deserted Capitals In India.

A remarkable feature of India is the number of deserted capitals. There are no less than three old Delhis, all close to each other and south of the present city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16
A War EpIgram Luncheon.

New York Herald: The newest idea in luncheons Is a war cpl gram lunch con, the intellectual feature of the affair being the repetition by each guest of some historic motto of the recent conflict with Spain. Among these apt quotations from the utter ances of naval and military heroes were these:
 Excuse me, sir; have to report that the ship has been blown up and is sinking. "-Bill Anthony.
 Suspend Judgment ''-Sigsbea.
 We will make Spanish the court language of Hades Evans.
 Remember the Maine. ."-Schley.
 Don't hamper me with instruc- ttons. I'm not afraid of the entire Spanish fleet with my ship. Clark.
 ITO hell with breakfast; let's finish 'em now. "A gunner on board one of the vessels.
 "shafter is fighting. not writing. g.''- Corbin.
 Don't cheer now; these poor devils are dying Philip
 T want to make a public acknowI- edgment that I believe in God. the Father Almighty. Philip.
 'The Maine is avenged. ."-Wain- wright.
 Don't get between my guns and the enemy. ."-Dewey.
 q have got them now; they will never get home e-Schley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16
INDIGESTION
Cured by Johnson's Dyspepsia Cure

suffered over two years with Indigestion and Nervous Dyspepsia, unable to eat or sleep. I tried several physicians and different remedies but they only helped me for a short time A friend advised me to take Johnsons Dyspepsis Cure have taken three boxes, and am now feeling better than have for two years. Have good appetite, sleep we'll and have none of the symptoms of Indigestion or Dyspepsia, while couple of months. lam taking lieasurc ia re. commenting Johnson's Dyspepsia Cure where. ever can. and several of my friends are taking 1t with marked results "-I.. A. Arnold Cinn Large Box 10 cts. by mail, or five accent stamps Made at THE JOHNSON LABORATORIES. Inc.
 PhtLApELPHiA
 s. W. CuiDepper, Druggist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16
THE MARKETS.
CORRECTED DAILY BY L. FOWLER, COMMISSION
 MERCHANT
COTTON.

COTTON.
 PINE BLUFF, Oct. l6-The cot ton market today is: Middling, upland..............- toE6xc Middling river........-......... to s7He New York, Oct. 16.-spots. 74. un- cl'a aged; midding. firm; sales, 1890.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-16

The more sunburned the man the more flaming his neckwear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Blind Spot In Every Eve.

From the Philadelphia Record: Of
the many curious facts which are dis
cussed concerning the eye, what is
known as 'the blind spot seems the
least understood. In the eye itself GER
tain things may go on which give us
wrong sensations, which, although not
truly illusions, are very much like
them. Thus, when we suddenly strike
our heads or faces against something
in the dark, we see stars" or bright
sparks, which we know are not real
lights, though they are quite as bright
and sparkling as if they were. When
we close one eye and look straight
ahead at some word or letter in the
middle of this page, for example, we
seem to see not only the thing we are
looking at, but everything else imme-
diately about it and for long way on
each side But the truth is, there is a
large round spot, somewhere near the
point at which we are looking, in
which we see nothing. Curiously
enough, the existence Of this blind spot
was not discovered by accident, and no.
body ever suspected ii until Mariotte
reasoned from the construction Of the
eyeball that 1t must exist, and pro-
ceeded to find it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Trolley Car Plunged Into Mill Pond.

Nearly 80 people were killed by an
accident on the Stratford extension of
the Shelton street railway company at
o'clock on the afternoon of Aug. 9th,
when a loaded trolley car went off the
trestle over Peck's mill pond, about
six miles north of Bridgeport, Ct, and
sank in the flats 40 feet below. The
trestle is 44O feet long, made of iron,
with stone foundations, and was not
protected by guard rails. South of the
trestle is an incline down which the
car ran at a high rate of speed. After
il ran onto the trestle for about 10 feet
the trucks left the rails and then the
car continued on the ties for about rs
feet, when ii went off the trestle and
dropped into the pond below, over
turning completely and appended.
When the car struck, the four-ton
motor and the heavy trucks crushed
into it, instantly killing many of the
MESSENGERS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Now" said Agatha. quite simply
and confidentially, II couldn't marry
any one for money"
Nor I, indeed" said Bob passion
ately. What is a million without
lover"
Millions do marry without love-"
sighed Agatha.
"Oh, Miss lie Mesurier, Agatha-may
! call you SOP" and siding up to her
closer on the bench, etc. We know the
rest. And Agatha, with triumphant
malice. had intimated, not in so many
words, but quite near enough, that 1t
was Yes"
The very next morning the heiress
returned from Scotland.
Alice" said Agatha, II have played
you trick. You thought Bob Sparkles
was in love with you. Love at first
sight You thought you could be in
love with Bob. Listen!
Bob has proposed to me. No!
Don't speak; he thinks I'm you.
l let him go on to see what he
was worth. l wouldn't have you
wrecked-Pve found him out All he
wanted was your money. He told me
In long conversation at Lady Porkle-
tons garden party that he believed II
woman loved a man she would settle
her money on him, though, of course,
he could only marry for love. led
him up to it by agreeing to everything,
especially the settlement. 1t was lit
tie unfair l own, but l wanted to
see what he was made OF. In ten min
utes more he proposed"
And you accepted?"
Almost; not quite"
Agatha, how wrong!"
mo. darling: / wanted to save you.
/ will now show you what sort Of a
man he is. This is the letter l wrote
to him, and here is his answer:
Miss Agatha lie Mesurier presents
her compliments to Mr.. Sparkles and
begs to inform him that she is not the
heiress, who is Alice. her sister, and
she herself hasn't a cent
(Reply.)
Mr.. Sparkles presents his compli-
ments to Miss Agatha lie Mesurier, and
feels that he has been trifed with.
He, therefore. begs to decline all fur
Their correspondence
so, then, you have received an Of
fer of marriage, and you have accept
ed, but you will not accept my offer
OF a good dowry?"
mot this time. dear. Thanks aw-
fully"
So the sisters kissed and Bob
Sparkles was sold up.-Westminster
Budget
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
FORTUNATE MISTAKE.

II think Aunt might have left me
something" said Agatha to her twin
sister Alice, who was so like her that
their own mother hardly knew them
apart, and strangers were always max
Ing ridiculous mistakes"
1T doesn't matter, DEAR" said Alice;
you can have half mine whenever you
marry"
The sisters were perfectly devoted to
each other.
Perhaps l shouldn't take 1t, you
know" said Agatha
Wait" was the reply.
She waited.
I'm down." said Bob Sparkles, reg
ular down; my tailor won't allow me
any more money, that horse is scratch
ed for Ascot, I've lost my luck at bill
lizards, and my sister won't lend me
cent"
Marry, my boy, marry!" said Nc
Shears, as he lounged back in his arm
chair at the Lotus club.
Whom"
I'll introduce you to Manx girl at
Lady Porkleton's tonight. Her aunt's
just left her lot of money; she's
twin-the sisters got nothing"
So Bob Sparkles, who was not so
very young, met and danced with Alice,
the heiress, that night Now Bob had
what is called "a way with the women"
"a fatal way of making them believe
that he was in love with them at first
sight, which he usually was, only his
love was so abundantly under control
that Hey, presto!" it would fly away
like ladybird at his bidding general
ly the next morning
His passion for Alice was not so
transitory; it did not fly away. He
wanted money desperately. OF course,
it was an awful sacrifice to marry
Alice or any one else. but the thing
mad to be done. Other people mar
ried. and their wives settled money on
them. He had had on the whole a
good time-why not range" himself,
as the French say, and settle down.
other men did and survived it.
Bob decided to marry the Manx girl
and he fattered himself he had already
made an impression on her. Perhaps
he had.
The next day Alice, the heiress, went
TO Scotland But Bob did not know
that.
On the following week he called.
He had got one of Alice's gloves.
She had given it him with her fan to
hold when he had put on her cloak,
and he had pocketed it, So he called
just to restore it.
On entering the room he was met by
young lady whom he at once recog
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
a Horrible Crime.

A horrible murder was committed In
the northeastern section of Washing
ton on the 9th. The murderer was
Benjamin Ii. Smell, special examiner
in the pension office, a man about As
years of age. His victim was Liza
Weissenberger, girl 13 years of age,
who had been employed in his house
hold until few months ago, when
she was taken home by her parents,
who became suspicious of Smells con-
duct toward her. Smell seemed to be
infatuated with the child and paid her
a great deal of attention, which, how
ever, she resented On the day of the
tragedy Smell went to the home of the
girl, and, finding her asleep, cut her
throat with a razor and nearly severed
the head from the body He than at
tempt to make his escape but was
caught by the police and lodged in Jail
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Costly Admiration.

A Characteristic story of Gen. La
fayette was told in a Paris journal
some years ago. At Lamarque's fu>
neral the crowd took out Gen. Lafay-
cites horses, as the famous soldier
was returning home from the service,
and drew his carriage to his hotel
with many evidences of enthusiastic
love and admiration. The scene was
a stirring one, and friend, in refer
ring TO it some weeks afterward. said:
You must have been very much
pleased" Lafayette looked at him for
a moment in silence, and then said,
with a whimsical smile: Eyes. / was
very much pleased, very much pleased,
indeed. But l never saw anything more
Of my horses, my dear friend!"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
WAR NOT ES,

A hot fight took place at Calamoa on
July 30th. The insurgents were un-
willing to abandon the place, which is
the key to the lake road. Gen. Hail.
hearing that Gen. Malbar was prepar-
ing To make an attack, sent Maj. Wels-
enberger with three companies OF the
21st infantry, three troops of cavalry,
and one of Hamilton's guns, to attack
the insurgents This detachment
found force of 1000 rebels behind
hastily made intrenchments. The reb-
els held their fire until the contingent
of the 2lst regiment was within 300
yards, when they fired a volley. The
Americans dropped in the high grass
out of sight and returned the fire.
Finally the Americans succeeded in re-
pulsing the enemy with loss of seven
killed and 90 wounded. Sixteen dead
insurgents were found as the troops
advanced.
A Cuban committee has started out
with the intention of giving the ma
tives free instruction on certain points
The members of the committee say a
definite form of government for the
island will soon be determined upon,
and they urge every citizen to at least
learn to write, pointing out that there
is no question now of fighting for in
dependence, but that every man must
say clearly what he wishes in regard
to the future of the island, adding
that they will only have themselves to
blame if, on account of apathy, they
have to confess they are incapable of
their own social and political regener-
| alton.
A court martial has exonerated Capt.
| Fenton for his connection with the re-
cent clash at Cienfuegos between
American soldiers and the police.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Adopted by Kentucky Maidstone.

The sticking qualities of the mad,
stone are illustrated in the family OF
Mr.. George Ketcham, merchant out
at the crossroads. Last summer John
ME, 14-year-old son of Mr.. Ketcham,
was bitten by mad dog. The wound
was in the palm of the right hand, and
when a small maidstone about three
inches square was applied it adhered
readily; in fact, so much so that 1t
could never be got loose, and is now
thoroughly imbedded in Johnnie's
hand. The boy has become accus-
toned to the situation, and, in fact,
finds the stone quite a convenience in
many instances. Besides whetting his
razor and breaking nuts with it, the
stone is a convenient weapon, with
which Johnnie makes all the other
boys in the neighborhood stand around.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

BOB HAS PROPOSED TO ME.
nized as his partner. She wore a dark
morning dress. He had only seen Alice
once before for a few hours at the
ball in a low-neck pink frock. He
was now confronted by Agatha, her
twin sister who was so constantly mis-
taken for her.
Pardon me, Miss lie Mesurier, have
called to restore to you your glove
(and then, with fetching glance, I'M
less-unless-I might keep it," The
remark was shade hasty, but Bob
had no time to spare; If anything was
to be done it must be done without de-
lay. II he could only announce his
engagement to an heiress within a Civ
Ell time his tailor, and Mr.. Benjamin,
too, would wait.
Agatha instantly saw Bob Sparkes
error, she was so accustomed to be TAX
en- for her sister, but this time she
turned 1t to her own account.
She had heard something about Mr..
Sparkles the night before She did not
like 1t. She also knew the impression
he had made on her sister. She liked
that less still. She resolved to save
Alice.
I'VE did have a nice dance, didn't
we? But are you sure that is my glove?
Let me put it on you"
She let him. 1t fitted exactly.
81 think" she said, ION the whole,
I'll keep it on; an old glove is no use
to you"
ut all depends on the hand" said
Bob, with pathetic sigh, and he look
ed dreamily over his shoulder, and the
conversation went on very we'll in this
vein.
After flattering himself that he had
made fair way and followed up the
ballroom Irritation, he asked IL he
might call again, and was given an
appointment. Then they met at the
Royal academy, in the park, at gar
den party. Yes! It was the garden
party that did 1t.
Bob was burning to approach the
money question and find out what
prospects he had of getting a good
settlement. But he had got to pro-
pose and be accepted first. That, he
thought. would be an easy matter.
SO Il all happened quite propitiousiy.
After prolonged and sentimental
walk and talk in a side avenue at the
garden party, Agatha and Bob Sparkles
sal down TO rest on rustic bench.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
An S.Years-OId Aeronaut.

During the balloon ascension at Free
mont, o., on the Sd, by Aeronaut Harry
Davis, of Delphos, thousands witnessed
a thrilling sight not down on the pro-
gram. Guy ropes holding the balloon
became entangled about the arm of s.
year-old Lester Miller, just as the bal
loon shot up in the air, carrying the
boy with it, suspended by one arm and
shouting for help. The balloonist did
not notice mis- companion until they
were fully LOO feet in the air. He
immed ate'y cut the parachute loose,
which changed the balloons course,
and fortunately all rea he'd the
ground alive, but the balioonist was
more or less injured and the boys arm
was disp aced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Does England Intend to Fight?

The imperial government and the
dominion authorities have decided to
increase both the regular military and
militia forces at Victoria, Il. c., and
at Pacific coast depots of the British
army and navy. Coming at time
and the United States are acknowl-
edge by Premier Laurier to be rather
strained over the Alaskan boundary
question, it looks as though Great
Britain and Canada were determined
to assert their claims to those portions
of Alaska demanded by Canada, by
force of arms if necessary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease, requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the Sys-
TEN, thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails TO cure Send for list of testimonials.
Address, f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Now "a Proper Term.

Now that the Countess of Warwick
has opened her needlework shop In
Bond street, London. she can with JUS
tice lay claim to being a genuine
"saleslady." Her establishment so far
has been crowded with the members OF
nobility, and each visitor has mado
purchase OF some sort. whether il yas
needed or not.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Raw manure is not a fertilizer; it
must first be rotted.

The completion of the million and
half dollar terminals of the Burlington
Railroad at Quincy, H., marks an i'm
portant stage in the development of
that system. 1t was only five years
ago that the road built into st. Louis,
and established there an enormous
freight yard, with a capacity of 5000
cars. Elsewhere, at Chicago, ST. Paul,
Kansas City and Denver, the Burling
ton has facilities for handling freight
and passengers that are unexcelled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Remember that cholera morbus,
cholera infantum, summer COM
plant, bilious collie, diarrhoea and
dysentery are each and all catarrh
Of the bowels. Catarrh is the only
correct name for these affections.
Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for
these ailments, which are so COM
mon in summer. DR.. Hartman, in
a practice of over forty years, never
lost a single case of cholera infan-
tum, dysentary, diarrhoea, or chol-
era morbus, and his only remedy
was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring fur
Their particulars should send for a
free copy of Summer Catarrh."
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Railroads generally East and West
are rapidly fitting their freight cars
with air brakes and automatic coup
lers. An officer of the Burlington
road said in Chicago recently that on
his line there are $4,000 freight cars,
60 per cent of which are equipped
with Westinghouse Air Brakes, and 80
PEI cent with Master Car Builder Au-
tomato Couplers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
The marine hospital service up to

The marine hospital service up to
noon Aug. LIST, had received nothing
from the center of yellow fever infec-
ton at Hampton later than DIR. Was
din's report, placing the total of the
yellow fever outbreak at 81 cases and
seven deaths.
Grand Secretary Whitney, of the
Michigan grand lodge, |. O. O. f., re-
ports that there was an increase of
1911 in membership of the order in
Michigan during the past year. The
total amount extended for relief was
S26, 7l3 The total receipts were
S160, 163.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Iadies Cnn Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrow-
ing nails, corns and bunons. At all
druggists and shoe stores. % cts. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
THEY es sandbagged station Agents.

Thieves forced their way into the
Panhandle railroad station at Grafton,
Pa, and after sandbagging James Par
nell, the agent, and his assistant, Mel
vim Harrah, carried off the contents of
the money drawer, amounting TO about
$500. Parnell is in serious condition
from concussion of the brain and may
die. The robbers made their escape
into the woods and have not yet been
captured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

The Rome Messagero says Italy has
renounced her claim to San Nun bay
and will demand from China the con-
cession of a strip of territory north OF
San Mum
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Not luck but tillage and manure
make good crops.
Medium sized quick maturing ami
mails are in demand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
BA Sc BALL.

Below we publish the number OF games OF
ball played by the Western AMI National
Leagues giving the number of games won and
lost, together with the percentage OF each club
to date, Monday, August 9TH;
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Reanty is Blood Deep.

DO not speak OF your happiness to a man less
fortunate than yourself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
NJ. xyins,ov,s soothing syrr

Hartford. Ct. is said TO be the richest city in
America for its population.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Pisos Cure for Consumption is the best OF all
cough cures.-George w. Lott, Faoucher, La,
August 20, 1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
GRAIN, ETC.

*Delroit-Hay, No. timothy, sii 0lper ton.
spring chickens, &c per 10; fowls, SIC; tur-
keys, e; ducks. &c. Eggs, strictly fresh,
l2c per doz. Butter, best dairy, loo per 10;
creamery, lSc.