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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
A Protest Against the Extensive Gull
ti,Htion Of Sugar.

tiyation of Sugar.
HAVANA. March 16.-The statement Of
Ruis Rivera Secretary Of Agriculture, dis
courasing attempts at an excessive pro-
duction OF sugar in Cuba because of the
possibility Of the destruction Of the fields
by bandits. has brought considerable criti-
cisn, on his head The Lucia leads the
attack. sharply rebuking Senior Rivera for
saying anything to discourage the reha-
Utilization of the sugar industry. which is
the source of most of the Islands wealth.
In an endeayor to get ammunition with
which to combat Senior Rivera's position,
the 'Iucha'' interviewed Senior Verona
Secretary of Finance who took the same
view as Senior Rivera and agreed with his
colleague that the Cubans should turn their
energies TO other things hut for different
reasons Senior Verona argues that il would
be much better 10 grow tobacco and fruits
for political as well as economic reasons.
Cuba aspires to be democratic, but il is in
reality far from being so. The principal
cause OF this il the economic conditions
which hinge largely upon the cultivation
OF sugar So long as this continues to pre-
pouderste. the type OF society engendered
BY il will naturally continue and the much
taIsed-of democracy will fail to appear.
What the Cuban government should aim
at. Senior Verona declares, is to unity the
interests of Cuban society and TO distribute
the burden Of taxation equally without
saying so in words. he appears to indicate
that the present hidebound class disttne-
tions existing here result from the enor-
nous sugar estates, owned by few arts
tocratic families who look with contempt
on the poor Until these holdings are
broken up and devoted to the growth Of va
rious crops cultivated by the peasant
classes. who must have sufficient profit and
sufficient time to uplift themselves, no Gla!
democracy can exist.
While the question of the tariff on sugar
which may be imposed by the United States
does not appear in the present discussion.
the Planters Association realizes that this
is the most important factor Of all in the
future Of sugar. and that the fate of the
industry lies not here but in the United
States
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
NO INCREASE IN PAY.
SALARY VT Affected by the Navy Per
somneI act.

ShiHFt NJ AhefAeu ny thc NhNN frr-
sonnet Act.
f. X. Perkins. assistant paymaster on
the L ). ;. Yorktown, addressed a COM
munication TO the Comptroller Of the
Treasury requesting from him authority to
credit himself on the payroll OF his vessel
with pay at the rate Of 81 800 per annum
from July 1. 1898. being the pay OF an as
sistant paymaster serving in his second
five years computed under the law as it
existed prior to the passage Of the Navy
Personnel act Of March 8, 1899.
Perkins stated that he entered the serv-
ice June Il. 1898. presumably as an APP
pointee from civil life, and had been re-
cciying pay as an assistant paymaster iu
his first i've years at $1.7oo per anuum Tor
sea duty.
The Comptroller Of the Treasury. in his
answer. said, An officer appointed from
civil life receiving pay according to the old
law is not entitled 10 the credit of Eve
years service given by the new law, he
must continue 10 Dee paid according TO the
old law as it existed when the Navy Per
sonnet act passed. and not according TO the
law as amended by that act. You are
therefore. not entitled TO ANYTHING more
than you were receiving under the old
law Of June 30 1889. until by length OF
service or promotion your pay under the
new law exceeds that amount"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
Made 10 Extend the
Time Allowed Tor Ratification.

Arrangements were made at the State
Department yesterday for the signing OF
the protocols providing for the extension of
the period within which the ratlfcations OF
the reciprocity treaties with Great Britain
Tor British Guiana and the British West
Indies may be exchanged. The protocols
will be signed as soon as some minor de-
tails have been settled.
In the absence OF an agreement TO ex-
tend. the treaties would become void. as
they have not been ratified by the United
States Senate. and an exchange uf ratifCa-
tons would be impossible within the period
fixed which in the treaty OF latest date
will expire this month. The intention is 20
extend for one year the period within
which exchanges of the ratification copies
fulfSf lake place
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE PATENT OFFICE EXHIBIT.
some Of the Models to BE shown AT
the Paris Exposition.

the Paris Exposition.
g. b Moore. who has been appointed by
the Secretary OF the Interior to accompany
the exhibit Of the Patent Office to the Paris
Exposition will leave New York on the
gsh Of this month on the steamer La
Touraiue and arrive at Paris about ten or
twelve days before the Exposition opens.
The Patent Office exhibit comprising POS
models stored in - cases. is at present
under bond in Paris and can De- released
only upon personal Identification by Mr..
Moore The exhibit viii be made in the
United States Department OF Machinery
and ElectIIllty. 10 the building situated in
the Champs de Mars.
The exhibit" said Mr. Moore yesterday.
els not as large as was originally intended.
orlrl 10 the fact that it was selected
in great haste. After the decision OF the
Attorney General that the models could not
go out of the United States. the idea OF
an exhibit was given up entirely, and il
WINS not until Commissioner General Peck
had a special act Of Congress passed au-
thoriripc the loan OF the models to the
Exposition that the work Of collecting and
classifying them began. This Was only
about three weeks ago. and il is remark
able hist SO much has been accomplished
in that time.
The exhibit consists principally Of eiec-
trica devices comprising the more impor-
tanf inventions OF Thomas A. Edison, whom
Paris regards as veritable wizard, II. C..
Maxim. the inventor Of the celebrated gun
OF that name C. r Brush Of electric light
fame; C.. Van Derpole Thompson and
Houston and others Among the devices OF
Edison 10 be exhibited are the printing
telegraph and the magueio-electric ma
chine. considered the latest application Of
the principle Of magnetic electricity
Many OF the devices are interesting from
having been the subject Of considerable
litigation. and The entire exhibit is de-
signed chiefly with a view 20 Illustrate the
growth OF electrical science from pioneer
Inventions 90 the latest and most mar
yol0us developments
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
REPRESENTATIVE GROW ILL.
Confined to His Apartments at VIII
Iard'S Hotel.

Representative Galusha Grow of Penn
sylvania, who resides at WIZARDS Ho-
tel. has been confined to his apartments
for the last three days by an illness OF
A serious nature His condition last night
was not very reassuring, although not be-
ing necessarily such as to cause immedi-
ate apprehension
Mr. Grows age acts somewhat as a
check to his early recovery. He IS nearly
seyenty-seven years Of age. He was hrst
elected to Congress in August. 1850. Dr..
Y. T Sewers is the attending physician.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

,....
foIHler ReH'e7eH'''''e - y" ~
Warner ana Henry w Lahler' OF New
York and G. Levy, Of Wheeling, W. Va.
are at the Shorebam. Messrs. Lanier and
Warner ara tho ATTORNEYS for Mr. Levy
VIM ie an extensive tobacco manufacturer
,rf az, ~, a., rs,,r1 10 tho destiny Of
~ porto pfran T,~iff hin
,..-.
4 D. hes'Si' 1,''i NY 10 ~ -
anu 'ulo 10 ''" 10 ''
9p. menu, ~ ne ~ 49, o -
an" VIII 'e''1i" ""''i -''NN''
Robert Treat Paine the millionaire
sportsman and Yacht owner. is at the Ar
lngtou from Boston on social visit. He
viii remain about a week.
80
y -+a-1e,, RYAN one of the officers of the
New York is at the Arlington for a short
visit. In speaking of the proposed change
in motive power last night. Mr.. Ryan stated
that the whole system would be fitted with
underground trolley in place of the cable.
TEN of practical motive power for some
time" said he. and the system in use in
this city is the best Of them all by far
Therefore we decided to fl the entire sys-
TEN with the underground trolley. It will
penditure OF SS'ooo.Voo OUTSIDE OF tne cost
of constructing a new 'V,uVV- nor pow -
generating station. me plans lncIuue 'ns
replacing oil the caole pS me ui'Iei :, M ~
troIley on twenty iniies VI % re -, ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
FIFTEEN HEARsEs IN LINE.


NEW YORK. March LIN one funeral
procession. that covered miles Of streets In
Newark today. were fifteen hearses bear
ing the fifteen victims of the tire that de
Stroyed the tenement at Fourteenth
street and Morris Avenue last "Wednesday
All the victims were Italians Seven ~
The hearses were white and eight black
Thousands Of residents Of the Italian col
ony participated in the funeral
All the Italian societies OF the city uog.
largely represented. They appeared in uni
forms and were accompanied in the march
by brass bands. A requiem mass was iG-
toned at ST. Peters Catholic Church aaa
The march 70 the Cemetery Of the Roy
Sepulchre followed. Vito Credanzo. VIA
was held on suspicion OF having fired the
tenement. was discharged from custod. De-
day
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THINGS THEATRICAL.

Regular patrons Of The Grand cannot but
recollect The Half Way House. the bril-
liant comedietts given there not long ago
by Mr.. and Mrs Perkins D Fisher The
piece contained wit in its every line. and
was consistently enjoyable from beginning
to end. Logically, it may be concluded
that the man who wrote the sketch hardly
can have reserved less worthy material for
his own use and therefore his coming
should be expected with considerable in
terest The author Of THE Halfway
House" is Ezra Kendall and he will be
presented next week at the Grand. The
remainder Of the bill provided promises eX-
ceediugly well. il includes DClan and Len
harr. whose "A High-Tuned Burglar is
described as being extremely laughable,
Little Alice Lewis. d juvenile soubrette;
Mile. Olive. who calls herself THE dainty
juggler:' Maude Gage the whistler, Hard
ing and All Sid, Tutcsque scrobats; the
Kudara Family Of japanese nOveltyists
and Americas Comedy Four. Seats for
the week ara selling In a manner that guar
antees a series OF exceptional audiences.
What is claimed to be unqualifedly the
best combination that Phil Sheridan the
burlesque impresario. ever has put on the
road will be seen under the caption Of the
City sports" next week at Kernan's. The
entertainment afforded is 10 include two OF
the usual farces one Of which is called "A
Rube'5 visit 70 the Theatre Francais.
while the other bears the dl1uring title OF
-Four Married Men: or 4 Night Of Jol-
lily" Something Of novelty is promised
in the "lmps ballet spectacle de-
scribed as being Of exceeding beauty In
addition to these three features there Will
be introduced an clio in which will be pre-
scented Crissie Sheridan who is well known
here. the Brothers Lowell, English gro
tesuues: Fannie Lewis 4 vocalist. the
Mouliere Sisters performers on the hort-
zontal bars Alice Leslie. soubrette. Mills
and Hart. cakewalkers, Gertie Collins.
acrobatic dancer. Carr and Mcleod. must
cal comedians. the Baileys. who style
themselves the pride OF the 400. and
Ruth Beccher serio- comic. There will be
daily mlJiuees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Russian Ambassador entertained at
a beautifully appointed dinner last night,
when his guests Of honor were the British
Ambassador and Lady Pauncefotc. The
distinguished company gathered about the
great table. which was florally beautiful
with American Beauty roses. were the
French Ambassador General and Mrs.
Miles. the Secretary Of the Interior and
Mrs. Hitchcock. Senator and Mrs Nc
MILAN. Mr.. and Mrs. de Wollsnt. Sonora
Perez. Miss Pattcu, Miss CassinL the
JaraUa=e Minister, senator Dcpew. and
Baron Fcrseu
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
WHEELER NOT Disturbed
He Anticipates No Trouble Over
Taking a Seat in the House.

Arrival Of the General in the city
s.stcrday-Hc Visits the President
for American Troops-His View OF
shc situation in the Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The German Ambassador. who entertain
cd @ large dinaer company on Thursday
evening. was also among the dinner hosts
of last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

sI..5 Go Baltimore and Return via
q. a %.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY March Il and L.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Mrs Benjamin Nicou daughter Of former
Secretary Herbert. has gone TO Florida
90 visit friends She viii spend some time
in Gainesville
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Large size Seamless Granite Iron
Ham Boilers; regular price. 81. COS
Sale price ....--.-.........-,..V W"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

12-quart size Granite Iron Chamber
Pals. regular price. 69c. Sale 1QC
price -..............-.-..... ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Extra large size Granite Iron seam
less Baking Pans; regular price, 15C
SEC. sale price .............-...-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

2-quart size Covered Granite Iron
Buckets; regular price, loo. Sale inc
price ...................... W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Bows DOubie-breasted Suits,
sizes Z TO Is.

Every purchaser Of a Suit today viii be
presented with a Navy Blue Cap.
Bows Department-Third Floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The West lexington Progressive Euchre
Club was entertained Wednesday at the
home OF Mrs Ashford. in Lincoln Avenue.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs Porter
Or. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. II. J.
Red6eld Mrs Edward L. Redheld Mr. and
Mrs. 5. 2. Hollingsworth. Mrs. Hoover. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashford. The prizes were
wou by Mrs. Hoover and Mr. Ashford. ana
the consolation prizes by Mr. and Mrs 5.
p. HOllngsworth
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

4-quart size Granite Iron Pudding
Pans: regular price, zoe. sale IGt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Hon John Barrett, formerly Unite
States Minister to Siam, is at the Arlingto
from Portland ore. He will remain IN IN
city for a week attending to some prlvat
matters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

9-lnch Deep Granite Iron Pie
Plates; regular price. 10c. Sale &C
price ...-..........-......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

2-quart size Granite Iron Pudding
Pans. Regular price. 15c. Sale &C
price ...........--.....-.-.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

The two shows given by Gentry s famous dog and pony show in this city Wednesday afternoon and night, were witnessed by thousands of peo- pie. The show is good one in it's every part. The almost human ia- telligenee displayed by the animals is indeed wonderful. The dogs and ponies are clever asean hefound, and they elicited much surprise The two elephants and several monkeys know their ''q's" ike little men and they We're the subjects Of much fav- orable comment after each exhibi- ton. The show is well woith the time and money it takes to see it. With a ma iinee lhis afternoon and q performance tonight, the com 1sEy will close it's engagem mt here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

The funeral of the late Master Bert Laine, the little soa of Mir. and Mrs E. .. Laine, took place from the lamny residenc this afternoon at 2.3e o'clock. Rev (. W. Dani.l inn presaively conducted the services. The floral offerinss were many and q large eoncourse of friends of the fam- fly folion etl the remains to their last resting place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

There will be q called meeting of the Alumni Association at the Pine street High School tomorrow after noon at 4:90. 1t Is called for the purpose oi perfecting arrangements for the enterteinmenti in June.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mrs. Gentry, the amiable aud pret- ty wife of the famous showman, who are both in the city inst now, is daughter If Sheriff Williams, of Hot Springs, She is quite well known to our people and received many callers Ut her private car Wed- nesday and today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05
Everybody is taIkin g " HORNS B E 5 Have you tried it :?

The kimbell Grand furnished ne curing my engagement at the Fair is the peer ofany piano l have ever played upon.
 1G1 N G. !. Seahoeck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mesdames Carl Voss and R. II. Nj. Mills will leave next Tuesday for New Orleans, To attend meeting of the annual convention of the Wom- ans Missionary Society of the South ern Methodist Church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

The new Kitson street lights are now in use by the city. They are first class in every particular and the aldermen deserve much credit for their success in this line.
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Hiss Bettie Austin. the most lady like ana charming htfIe Miss in Pine Bluff, is confined to her home with illness. We sincerely hope ID soon note her recnYerY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

We handle David Landreth X Sons garden seeds. We have the largest stock of seed in this market. Oaion sets, turnip seed, Irish potatoes, etc
 m MCCAIN GROCERY Co.
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"HORN'S BE ST" is the best flour that ever came into the state.

Tie fire departments were called to the home of Mrs. Rachel Bloom on West Barraaue street yesterday afternoon. The trouble was burn ing hne which caused only excite. menI.
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You can buy from us three 3 ID. cans of tomatoes for 9 cts, three , lb. cans tine corn for 25 cts, three IL. cans French Rcd Kidney beans D ts.. qt. bottle toIRatoca catsup l5e.
 III MCCAIN GROCERY Co.
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For Fans and all kinds of Adver- Using Novelties, call on the Adams Wilson P't'g Co. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Folding beds, mantel beds, side boards, china closets, buffets, ehild's iron beds, dining and rocking chars Of every description, just re- eeived Ut Bradford & Knox. u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Everything new. every thing nice. You can't kica now, for you can get whaf you want at Bradford < Knox.
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Beware of cheap imitation Of pure whisky There is only oae pure one--"Volmer" whisky. It's absolutely pure. Ask for the 'sVollmer.n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

An old fashioned toddy-eith hot or cold is d great drink. if made of "Volmer, whisky, A little sugar. then water, then the pure staff--"Volltuern whisky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Malone are now resiling i'll Vera Cruz. Mexico, having recently removed from the City of Mexico. Mrs. Malone was formerly Miss Annie Fizhugh, of Winchester.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Fai fer Bandine, a brilliant Ital- ian prlest, of springdale, Ark. is the guest of Rev. J. Nj. Lueey ia this city.
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Ask your grocer for "HORN'S B E s r, '' and insist on having it.

Bradford x Knox on yesterday received car loads of new goods. This is the largest shipment ever received by any Pine Bluff house. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Call and see my line of Rambler chain aud chainless Bicscles-P. M Kilroy, PIT W. 21d aveLue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mrs. Walter Browning and two children returned to their home at Nit. Carmel, Ill.,, Wednesday fter- noon, after pleasant stay with Or. ". Il. Browning and family here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

J. C. Egelhoff, the popular sales man for large rubber concern, is in from St. Louis today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

When you want your bicycle re. paired or need sundries, go 10 kil- roy's, 2l7 ". 2nd avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mir. NJ. A. Austin, one of tn. most brilliant members of the Pine Bluff bar, has returned from d brief legal business visit te Arkansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

"The Latest to-"Fudge Candy for that sweet tooth. Get a pound at Strauss & Miller's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Rev. ]. N. Grutcher. of Paris, Texas, has arrived in our city. He W ill preach this evening and every eyeuing this week Services begin hing c clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Ring up the Sixtt. avenue mea market for nice juicy steak O roast. Both phones. TO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

A cafe, club or a hotel which serves Jesse Moore' whisky is handing to tbeir trade the finest goods that can be had. cafe is known by the goods it sells.
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CITY ITEMS.

Meyer solmson, our city editor, is sick today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Bradford X Knox has at last re- eeiyed the1r entire stock of new goods. Call and see their beautiful display.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

pr. J. W. Scales left Wednesday afternoon for ot. Louis, wher he will attend meeting of the Western Opthalmic Assoclation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

eurtice Bros sweet Wrinkled Peas, the kind that makes your mouth water. For sale by Strauss X Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Just received a large shipment ~ country cured Hans, Shoulders and Bacon Ut Joe ., Never < Co.'S. y
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pr. and Mrs. A. k. Sherrill visited relatives here yesterday.
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THE WEATHER.

Rain tonight and Friday. Station. ary temperatures
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mr. Lee Quattieoaum, of Sherrill, is the guest of Pine Bluff friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Mir. Henry Hunt, of Hot Springs, is in the city visiting friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Miss Lesa Muller, the competent millineI in charge of the millinery department Ut Esaufman's Bazaar, is confined to Ter home with illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Nr. James Hereford. II prominent fire untlerwriter of Dallas, Texas, is visiting k II N. Mills and sons to, day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-05

Ger Pie, eles aud Tandems for sa honl. or day by r. M. kiI.,4e. .i1 W. Pod avenue k
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Fresh stock of "Hot Stuff" deyiled relish, Manila relish. Try quart, it's out os sight. at Strauss X Mill- CTS. 5
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Tomato aud cabbage plants for sale, 15 cents per dozen, at Harper's green house, l724 East sixth avenue. f62