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Graham guardian., 1900-07-20
Arizona
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stretch forth its mighty arm un-
der the avowed purpose to protect
and not to subjugate the weak was
a magnificent spectacle. In the
name of liberty magnanimous
people proclaimed to the world
that they would liberate the OPP
pressed. AS the declaration in be-
half of humanity was heralded
abroad, the hearts Of the people
were fired with patriotic glow and
the streets and buildings were be-
decked with flags. The deeds of
our fathers in the days of the re.
volution rose up before us and the
words of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence were upon the lips of
every American irrespective of
party. Success followed beyond
our dreams, and in freeing the
Cubans we found it in our power
to confer liberty and independence
upon the Filipinos.
In view of all this is it possible
now that after having established
a republic here which has so long
pretended to repudiate imperial
doctrines, we are to branch out,
conquer and rule over millions of
people in other lands without their
consent and without granting to
them the rights and privileges
guaranteed by our constitution?
To be sure, we have a few terri
tories left on the continent now
possessed of all the requirements
necessary to entitle them to ad-
mission as states, but they are
kept out of the Union for the rea-
son that they will not bow to the
dictates of the leaders in behalf of
imperial doctrines. But this is a
small matter compared to the alb
solute departure proposed, in other
respects, from the selfevident
truths enunciated III the Declara-
ton of Independence, and which
practically proclaims that all men
are not "created free and equal"
that governments are not iustitut-
ed to secure the 'Ihalienable Rights
of men, and that governments do
not "derive just power from the
consent of the governed" All
these things point toward the fact
that it is the intention of our plu-
tocratic element to see that the old
Declaration of 1776 is repudiated
and that we are to branch out in
imitation of imperial Rome. But,
if so, it will be the end of our re-
publican example, which has here
tofore had a world wide sympathy
and will in the near future, put an
to republican government.
1t is simply astonishing that al
lodged American statesmen and
plutocratic editors should speak
and write as though there is no
question, and never has beeni
about there being such things as
American colonies, and that they
are not something different in
political status from American
territories. But it seems that we
have new authorities on our poll
tical structure and institutions who
are now ready TO discard the idea
thatthe only political statues -four
territories is that Of states of the
Uuion or territories of the United
States. The constitution, to be
sure, gives Congress the power TO
make all needful rules and regula-
tons respecting the territories,
but it makes distinction between
different kinds of territory except
las il gives congress exclusive jllris.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20
True Democracy vs. Torey. Federal
Imperialism.
BY A. Buck

By A. Buck,
How ridiculous the proposition
that we should subjugate 10000, 900
of people and rule over them with
out any constitutional restraint
Who can contend for an instant
that to do so is not an abandon
ment of our ancient prinriples and
traditions, and the result be to
change our republic into an en-
pire and that hereafter our methods
of legislation and diplomacy must
be such rs belong to kings, czars
and sultans? Only think for one
moment of the enormity of the
proposition that we can buy the
liberties of people from dis
possessed tyrant after those people
had bravely won their liberties
from the tyrant so dispossessed.
AS Senator Hoar said in the Sen
ate, Gas | hear the utterances of
worthy gentlemen taking the name
of God upon their lips, it seems to
me as if they thought the balance
Of the universe itself had changed
within a year and that God had
gone over to the side of Saten."
Thomas Jefferson considered
that it was wicked to govern peo,
pie against their will, Can poll.
tical party in this country be safe.
ly trusted which holds that whole
nations of people should be con
quered and governed against theil
will? Should a political party be
trusted in this country that will
not stand by and obey the solemn
declarations enunciated in the De
clarations of Independence? Is ii
not the soul and spirit of our con,
stitution and of all our institu
tions? That Declaration is the
| very breath of expansion, but il
means the expansion of liberty and
life, not of dispotism and death
Jefiersonian expansion was the ex
pansion of freedom. That of Nc.
Kinley and of the Republican par
ty is the expansion of monarhies
and empires.
Acquiring territory with us is
no new thing. We acquired Louis
lana, Florida, a large tract from
Mexico and Alaska. But those
ACQUISITIONS were all contained or
the continent, were virtually a vast
unpopulated waste and the few
people who inhabited such terri
tory were perfectly willing to, and
did become citizens of the United
States. Those aquisitions, with
the exception of Alaska, were sub
divided and most of such territory
now constitutes states in the Union
settled and controlled by genuine
Americans. Had Hamilton, with
his imperial doctrine, ruled in
those days, such territory would
probably have been ruled over as
colonies. Every foot of territory
which we have heretofore acquired
has been with the ultimate view o.
constructing it into states, There
is nothing connected with such
ennexation, either, that can be
used to bolster up Imperialism
They assert that Thomas Jefferson
was an expansionist, but there is Q
Vast difference between Jeffersoni
an expansion and Imperialism
Jefferson's policy ofexpansion was
not tainted with conquest and des
potism. Expansion during his
time was by adding more of sucl
as we had and whose people
though very few in number, were
made citizens of the United States
that they might participate equally
with all other citizens in sustain
ling our government and its insti
tutions. AT the time of the grea
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

THE Los Angeles Herald has
changed management and is now
a declared advocate of Republican
principles. The two great dalies
of Los Angeles are now Republi,
can. Hanna's sack is being tap
ped early this year,
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

A curious but entirely natural
circumstance is that McKinley's
Canton porch has number OF
posts, and at late gathering there
an Ohio man was holding on to
each of them.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

In this issne appears a strong
article on Torey-Federal Imperial
ism by Judge A. Buck. The ar
ticle is well worth a careful peru
aaI
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

fruit. 1t may be necessary TO en-
force the amnesty proclamation
more vigorously. A hundred and
sixty week is to slow.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

If time is money the Sultan is
going to owe good deal more
than that indemnity.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

theory of our political institutions
and the constitution of the United
States and in order to ascertain by
what authority any territory pos
sessed by the United States has
been reduced TO such a condition
one must ask William Mckinley
and his most intimate friend and
grand Vizier, Mark Hanna.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF ToLEDo,l .

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRAFK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. CHENEY 4
Co., doing business in the city of Toledo.
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for zach
and every case of Catarrah that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CArARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9Th ay of December A. ID. 1886.
(~~1 W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
t~@-I)
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Send for testimonials, free
Y. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20

A fine assortment Of good furni-
ture, including piano, for sale at a
bargain. Enquire Of DR.. Cassels at
old residence,
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20
For sheriff.
BEN X. CLARK,
For Treasurer.

!. thereby announce myself candidate ior
Treasurer Of Graham County, subject 70 'he
action of the Democratic County Convention.
GEORGE GAMBLE.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff.
thereby announce myself candidate 10, %,
shar,ff Of Graham County. subject TO the WIN
ofthe Democratic county convention,
49, JoE T. MCKINNEY.
For Sheriff.
hereby announce myself asa candidate
for reorganization for sheriff by the Democratic
county convention.
BEN X. CLARK.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-20
BIRTHS.

BoRN:-On Monday, July 10th,
1900, to the wife of Harry Gray,
Of this place daughter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
MAJ. ]. I. W, PILLAR
Reconsidered Ills Offer and May
 Build the Opera House.

Mr. M. E. Bloom, the gentlemanly cashier of the Citizens bank, has re- turned from Little Rock, where he went to consult with Maj. J. T. W. TiIlar relative to the erection of g new opera house here, and to get him to recop sider his first proposi- ton, which was withdrawn at the meeting of the subscribers in this city recently.
 In conversation with Graphic reporter relative to the matter, Mr Bloom said: "You can state that Maj. Tillar will build the opera house for Pine Bluff a5 the corner of West Barraque and Chestnut streets. Mir. Langford and myself who represent Maj Tillar here, have addressed letter to the opera house committee, of which MT. s. 0. Alexander is chairman, renewing our first proposition and informing them that the work on the new house will begin as soon as the s4 900 is paid to us. The new play house will not cost less than $15, 900 and will be a modern building in every way. We mean business and Lave again deposited 8, 900 in the Citizens bank 10 make good our offer. All we are waiting for is the $4, 900, and then work will begin. ItIooks as if Mai.Tillar. was the only bidder of the several who offered to build the house that show ed from the very start that he meant business. 0n placing both of his bids he also put up 50, ,O00 to show good faith. ZWe=know this to be fact, because we were shown the draft for same.
 Let the committee award the bonus to Mai. Tillar. and let him build Pine Bluff the opera house. If they know a good thing when they get it, they will do it at once.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
A BASEBALL TEAM
0ePlayers of the First Waters Or
 ganized in This City.

Pine Bluff boys have organized a good baseball team and will be ready in few weeks to begin series of games with any foreign or home teams that are after their laurels.
 The team is composed of clever crowd of players. The pitcher, T. H. Slade, is an emploYe of this office. He has played ball with several Mississippi clubs and twirled the sphere in many Arkansas cities. He has fine record as pitcher and will surprise our people when he makes his appearance on the field. The line up of the team is as follows:
 Pitcher, T. H. s!ade; catcher, Louis Genevay;; first base, Frank Reeves, second base, Chas. Camp bell; short stop, Ben Franklin, third base, John Harris; left field, Clyde Vowel; center field, J. L. Earring ton; right field. Willie Vowell.
 The suits of the team will be pur- chased in a few days, the amonnt of their cost is now being raised by public subscription. The Budweiser Saloon headed the list with $15, which is very eommendable and worthy of imitation. Give the boys "boost" and they will prove them selves ready money" on the field
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01

Word comes from Grant county today to the effect that Wes Crock ett carried that county in the recent primary oyer Jett for secretary of state. He won>by a safe majority and was not behind in the county as stated by contemporary. Wes Crocket is going to be the next sec retary of state, despite the fact that our afternoon contemporary is ad- vocatiug his opponents candidacy. Wes Crockett Is thoroughly compe- tent for the position and will carry Jefferson county by large maiori- ty. Jett is mighty fine fellow, but we believe that he Is going to be q .has been" after the election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
LODGED 4 COMPLAINT.
A Pine Bluff Lumbsrman Presents a
 Just Kick to Railroad Commission.

The following complaint has been filed with the Arkansas railroad commission by Mr. J. T. Rutherford, of this city, but has not yet been acted upon:
 We want to call your attention to the fact that we are in trouble con. corning the shipment of mixed cars of lumber, sash, doors, blinds, mouldlngs, etc, to local stations in the state of Arkansas. Heretofore the Cotton Belt railroad has allowed US to ship mixed cars of lumber on their line and to all connecting line stations where they had through rate at the same rate as applied to straight car loads of lumber and 1t is my understanding that they are still wiling 10 continue the same arrangements, provided 1t meets the appreciation of the con- mission. Owing to the small towns and small dealers of this class of material, it is almost impossible to sell straight carload lots ot these articles and therefore are obliged to have some ruling which will allow us to ship mixed carloads of this
 
 lumber which will put us on an equal basis with St. Louis, Kansas City, Memphis and other competi- tive points. Heretofore the Iron Mountain has allowed us to skip these cars, and we have had no trouble until the commissions tariff went into effect, but now we are tied up on two cars going to Fort Smith, which contain small quan- titles of doors. monldirgs and bed slats, which makes the rate on these cars something like $l00 more than the rate should have been"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
ANOERSON-- HOLMES.
MT. Horace Holmes, Former Pine Bluftian, Weeds a Kingsland Belle.

Mr. Horace ". Holmes, of Kings land, and Miss Lizzie Anderson, of the same place, were married at Kinqsland Monday evening at s o'clock by Rev. E. L. Beard, pastor of the Methodist church at that place.
 Miss Anderson, the bride. is said to be one of the most beautiful young ladies h South Arkansas. She has for the past several months, been employed as cashier at the store of Mr. E R Buster at Kings. land. where Mr. Holmes holds a position as bookkeeper.
 Mr. Holmes was formerly a resi-. dent of Pine Buff, where he held several lucrative positions. He is an energetic and popular yourg man.
 His many Pine Bluff friends join with the Graphic in wishing the happy pair success through life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
A HOME ROBBED.
Residence of Mr. Joe c. Meyer En-
 tered by a Thief Monday night.

The new home of Mr. Joe O. Meyer was burglarizad Monday evening at an early hour.
 Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were away from home at the time visiting friends, but before their departure had made sure that the doors and windows were securely fastened.
 Upon their return home about 10 o'clock they found disorder in every room. The drawers of the dressers and washstands, and thelr trunks had been rifed and their contents scattered about the floor. A pair of pants that were hanging "all alone" in the wardrobe, had been relieved of $1 10, and that Is thought to be all taken by the thief.
 The robbery was immediately re- ported to the police, who are work ing on the case.
 The mysterious part of the hap peniug IS the fact that all the win dows and doors were as securely fastened upon their return as they were when they left the house. This fact leads the police to believe that the robber was secreted within the home during the afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
RIVER NOTES.

Mondays Memphis seimtar.)
 The j. N. Harbin arrived yester- day morning from Arkansas river with bales of cotton and 10 pack ages of sundries and returns tomor- row evening.
 The Lucille Rowland, Capt. Ed Rowland, Jr., will resume her place in the Memphis and Yicksbnrg trade. this port Saturday. May !. at , D. m. for Vicksburg and the lower bends.
 The J. N. HarLin. Capt. k. A. Stanfield, is the packet tomorrow evening at o'clock for all points on Arkansas river. going through to Pine Bluff. Lou Marker has charge of her office.
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 Clean up your yards before the city sanitarian calls on you and col leets fine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
FIELD DAY ONE OF THE MOST lNSPlR- ING PARADES IN PINE
 BLUFFS HISTORY.
2oOo SCHOOL CHILDREN
Enjoying the Festivities at the Park-Broom Brigade and
 Excellent Chorus.

No more inspiring sight has ever been witnessed in this city than the march of over 2,o0O school children through the principal streets this (Tuesday) morning.
 TEey formed iu line of march at their several school buildings and marched to Jones Park, where, for tbe first time in the history of Pine Bluff, field day exercises were en ioyed. This almost ideal day lent it's charming influence to the oeea- sian and adds greatly to the pleas ure.
 Each teacher accompanied the pupils from the room, in which he or she taught, and tbe formation in line of march was almost perfect. Each child carried a dinner and those who did oot were given same by their parents, who are also spending the day at the park with them.
 The program rendered at the park embraced many kinds of ath- letie exercises, prominent features among which were broom drill, in which were young misses from the various schools, foot races sack races, putting the shot, running jumps, high aud broad, bicycle races for girls and baseball game later in the afternoon.
 Since under the able management of Prof. J. II. Hinemon, who is as sisted by an excellent corps of teachers, the schools of Pine Bluff have experienced wonderful im- provement, which places them on an equal basis with the leading institn- tions of the South. Tle exercises today evinced the fire training of the children and there is not a Pine BIutfian, who witnessed them whose spirit was not stirred with pride.
 The educational exhibit in the floral hall is simply grand. tt dem. onstrates the excellent period Of de- velopment reached by our public schools.
 School yells filled the alr during the parade this mUrning ard flying colors added enthusiasm.
 At the park the grand chorus by all the school children was most entertaining feature. This chorus is the finest ia the State and is un- der the supervision of Prof. M. D. McNeill. The broom brigade drill was under the direction of Capt. E. K. Braly, a tactician of ability. The days exercises are in charge of the citizens committee, a list of which was recently publishel in the Graphic.
 A complete list of the prize win ners will be announced in the Graphic Wednesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01

WANTED-A first class dress goods man W ho is also an all around dry goods man, to work principally in dress goods and silks in the best and one uf the largest towns i'll Ark ansas, to begin July l5 to Sept. 1st next. Must be strictly sober and en- ergetic. None but first class sales men need apply. Give reference and state salary expected. Address M !. care Graphic. 1S2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01

PRICE BAKING POWDER CO,
 CHICAGO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01
PINE BLUFFS lcoTToN, MovEM=Nrs.

The following k a report of the Pine Bluff cotton movement from September I, 1899 to May l, 1900:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01

NoTE.-Avoid baking powders made from alum. They look like pure powders, and may raise the cakes, but alum is a poison and no one can eat food mixed with without injury to health
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-01

The above report was issued by secretary E. D. Russell. of the Pine Bluff Commercial League.
 >N~~---- Fancy head rice 2J pounds for sI.OO at Joe c. Meyer & Co.'S. Ill
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-04
de election

Sc hace saber por ell presente anun
clio que Ell Martes, 6 de Noviembre dt
1900, tendra lugar en- la Isla de Puerto
Rico. una elecci6n general para elegil
los siguientes funcionarios
Tn Oomsionado a los Estados Uni
dos, recidente en- ellos
Treinta y cincO miembros de Ia Ca
mara de Delegados: cinco de los cua.
les seran elegidos para representa-
los votantes de cada Distrito legisla
two.
Los colegios electorales estarar
abiertos desde las ocho 6e la manana
hasta las cuatro de la tarde
Todo var6n ciudadano de Puerto
Rico, de edad de veinte y un anos
mas, ell cual haya residido en- esta Isla
durante un ailo Embellishments ante
riur a la fecha de la election, y durante
los 1ltimos seis meses de dicho allo
dentro del distrito municipal en- ell que
Sc verifca la election, y ell cual, ade,
mas, tenga una cualQuiera de las 81
guientes condolences
al Qoe sepa leer y escribir: 6
lb] Que, en- ell dia primero de Sep
t;embre &c 1900, poseyese propiedad
inmueble por su derecho propio en-
su propio nombre, 6 que, en- dicha
fecba, tuese miembro de una raz6n
social 6 de una corporation 6 de una
sociedad, la cual en- dicha fecha pose
yese propiedad inmueble Ell nombre de
tai sociedsd; s
[c1 Que, en- ell dia primero de Sep
tiembre de 1900, poseyese propieda1
personal por su derecho prop!o y en- su
propio nombre, de valor no inferior 4
veinte y cinco dollars, tendra derecho &
votar en- ell distrito municipal en- donde
resida. siempre que su nombre conste
en- la lista de registro dispuesta por
orden de este Conse;o
Por orden del Oonsejo Executive:
Arthur e. Linhart,
Inspector de elecciones de Pto. Rico.
San Juan, Septiemble 20, 1900.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-04
BERGANTIN ESPANOL "INDIA"

Saldra de este puerto el Is de Octubre
para Palma de Mallorca y Barcelona, admi
tiendo carga para dichos puntos.
Consignatarios,
RUBERT HERMANOS.
Ha regresado de Mayaguez Mr.. Frede.
rick L. Cornwell.
En- la casa habitaci6n de don Manuel
Grafla, de Ma,aguez, estuvo a punto de
ocurrir un incendio ell lunes 1ltimo, a no ha.
herse apsrcibido de clio un guardia munich
pal que pudo evitarlo.
Con gran concurrencia lie fieles ha tenido
lugar, e1 la malana de hoy, en- la lglesia de
San Francisco de Asfs, la fiesta en- honor
del Patriarca de dicho nombre.
A--
Los dem6cratas del EstadO de Nueva
York, reunidos en- Convention con objeto
de designar la candidatura para los cargos
elegibles de autoridades del mismo, han
elegido candidate democratico para gober
nsdor del Estado al conocido den6crata dc
Buffalo, Mr.. Stanchfeld. Las elecciones
Sc verifcaran ell primer martcs de! rr6xime
Noviembre simultaneamente con la vOta
ci6n de compromisarios para Presidente.