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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
Three Hundred Years Old.

Stem. N. J.. is notable for being one
of the Oldest towns in that state. One
OF its most venerable objects is brick
dwelling on East Broadway, once oc-
cupied as a hotel, which was erected
In 1891. The building is in fair state
of preservation and is referred to with
a pardonable pride by the people OF
the little town. The court house was
built in 1876 and justice is still admin
istered from beneath the broad arch
which spans the stage-like platform
upon. which the presiding judge sits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
a Mig Price for stirrups..

A pair of iron stirrups were sold
for $15, 900 at the Forman sale in Lon
don. They were made for Matthias
Corvinus, king of Hungary, ana are
partly plated with silver, parcel gilt
and chased, each Of the outer edges
having an exquisite border of trans
lucent cloisonne enamel on gold. six
inches high and six inches wide. The
work is Italian Of the end of the if
teenth or the beginning OF the SIX
tenth century.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
BILL IN HOOK"

Bill Torrance, we'll liked colored
slelper in the blacksmith department
the Cotton Belt shops in this city, is
Uow in Jail at Hot Springs.
Saturday night Bill went over to
the Valley with the Pine Bluff excur-
sionists to spend Sunday. While
there he fell asleep on a government
reservation. He had taken a little
too much tardy and when police
tnan came along and told him to
rise, the latter got "cussin'." Bill
was escorted to the station house
and searched. A revolver was found
on him and his incarceration follow
ed. His friends at the shops have
made up purse and he will shortly
be released.
The Hot Springs News says "A
sporty-lool Ing negro with a lot of
presumption came in from Pine Bluff
in the morning ane wanted TO run
the town to suit himself. His name
is William Terrence. Terrence was
drunk and kept continually flourish
ing revolver. He went to sleep in
the city park aud when woke up by
Policeman Meredith, Terrence was
furious and attempted to shoot Kim.
He was fined $50 by Judge Jones this
morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
GoREe & cRUTGHER.

Drs. }. L. Goree and William
Crutcher of this city. have formed a
partnership and will have their
offices over the Anderson ey er
Drug Company. Both of these gen.
tleman are graduates of famous
medical schools and are very compe-
tent in their profession. They have
very large practice and success is
sure to follow the union OF their in
terests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29

Bishop Brown will hold confirm a.
tion exercises at Trinity church at
the evening" services next sunday, in
stead OF last Sunday. as at first an
nouneed. The change In the time OF
the Bishops visit made it necessary
for Rev. W. ID. Buckner to forego his
visit to the Confederate Reunion at
Louisville as chaplain on the staff of
Brig. Gen. II. A. McCoy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
A GREATTRIP.
Continued from page IL

partment in Armour's largel plant.
He was formerly with Blum here.
Messrs. Will Wells, Frank Vowel.
Fred Vining, Carl RutIedge, and W.
6. sac6aughy were always ready
money" ard can tell you some rich
Uues.
Two Cotton Belt officials in the
persons of A. L. Wagner, city pass
enger and ticket agent of Dallas,
Texas, and L. E. Saupe, a newly ap-
pointed division passenger agent, of
St. Louis, were on deck and to say
they are jolly, good fellows, will be
expressing it lightly. Mr.. Saupe
is a singer of very high tone and
note and pleased the boys with his
clear and famous tenor voice. They
are genial gentlemen aud their com
paay was much enjoyed.
Arthur kaufman went into a
buffet and looked to hard at the
sights therein. His lights had a
narrow escape from going out.
Henry Marx, although married
man, became infatuated with sever
a. beauties and we could hardly get
him to board the train on its return.
Henry is an entertainer aud made
his headquarters on State street.
He saw the sights too.
Chicago IS little too fast for US
Pine Bluf1ans and we were all glad
to get back on Third avenue. The
automobiles proved attractive fea
lures for most of the boys ard when
one Of the party would go astray, be
could be easily found at the automo-
bile depot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
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CHEAPER GAS.

The Pine Bluff Light q Water Com
pany begs to announce that ON and
after Jnne Ist the prices OF Gas will
be reduced.
For Fuel, $3.50 per 1000 cubic feet.
Illuminating. So so per 1000 cubic
feet.
Less 81 90 discount on fuel Gas and
Scots discount on Illuminating Gas,
If paid on or before the sth OF the
month following the month for
which the bill is rendered.
We are rebuilding cur plant and
extending our system. furnishing a
high grade quality OF Gas.
SERVICES RANGES AND METERS WILL
BE SET FREE OF CHARGE, Houses
PIPED AT eosT.t
We have a full line OF Ranges.
small cooking stoves, Nelsbach
lamps and every appliance apner-
tanning to the use of Gas, Oh exhibi.
ton at our office and show room,
We invite you to call and examine
our display, Open evenings.
Respectfully yours.
PINE BLUFF LIGHT & WATER Co..
diff IL Main Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29

A Big One,

that will hold
bushels Of things, or we will fur
nish little girls size, if you want
it. Nothing worthy in the furni-
ture line is too odd or uncommon
to be found in our great stock.
BLUFF CITY
FURNITURE co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29

The eating house at Jonesboro
treated the Pine Chicago excur-
sionists shamefully when they stop
ped there to get breakfast last
Saturday morning. The break
fast" as they called it, wasn't any,
tling but leather steak, a biscuit
and cup of would be coffee, but
each diner was taxed 80 cents just
the same
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
aks ATTENTION.

All members of the Elks lodge
should not forget the regular weekly
meeting which is to take place at
their hall on Fact Barraque street
this Tuesday, evening. An unusu-
ally large number Of initia tions are
to be accomplished aud much other
business is to be transacted. DO not
fail to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29
You Ought to Make Up

your mind right
now what you are going to have
in your home this summer; then
you ought to come right along
this way, and look over this stock
of ours. Are you going to enter
tain your trends in the same old
chairs, at the same old table, and
on the same cid carpets7 Why
not have things fresh and new'
Needn't buy all at once. Get a
piece now and a piece little lat
er. If you buy here, the first
piece will be as good as the last
piece.
BLUFF CITY
FURNITURE co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-29

For Fans and all kinds of Adver-
Using Novelties. call on the Adams
Wilson pig TO. dtf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06

What the President SAYS Concerning: Thess
Two islands.

The civil government Of Porto Rico
provided FOR by ethe act OF the congress
approved April IL, 1900, Is in success
full operation The courts have been
established. The governor and bis as
sociates, working iutelligently and mar
monious.y are meeting with cemenua-
bic success, on the 9th OF November
general election was held In the is
and for members OF the legislature, ana
the body elected has been called to con-
veue on the first Monday Of December
| recommend that legislation be en-
acted by the congress conferrlng upon
the secretary OF the interior superNis-
ion over the public lands In Porto
Rico. and that ne be directed to ascer-
tain the location and quantity OF lands
the title 60 which remained In the
crown OF Spain at the date Of cession
Of Porto Rico TO the United states, ana
that approlria tons necessary Tor sur
veys be made, and that the methods
OF the disposition OF such lands he pre-
scribed by law
on the e5th OF July, 1900, l directed
that call be issued for an election IN
Cuba for members OF a constitutional
convention to frame constitution as
basis for 4 stable and independent
government In the island
renew the recommendation made IN
my special message of Feb TO- 1899
as to the necessity for cable communi-
cation between the United states and
HevaU. with extension to Manila Since
then I,g umstances have stril>inSiy em-
phasized his need Surveys have shown
the entire feasibility of a chain Of ca-
bles which at each stopping place shall
touch on American territory, so that
the system shall be under our own COM
plete control Manila once within tele.
graphic reach, connection with the sys-
TENS Of the Asiatic coast would open
increased and profitable opportunities
for more direct cable route from our
shores 10 tho orient than Is now at
forded by the transatlantic, contl-
mental and trans-Asian lines. | urge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06
NATIONAL pEFENsEs.
Strength of the Army millions for Forts
and Guus.

The present strength Of the army Is
100 900 men-Gj,000 regulars and $4,000
volunteers Under the act of March
., 1892 on the 30th Of June next the
present volunteer force viii be dis
charged and the regular army viii be
reduced 60 2i17 officers and 20 OPS en-
listed men.
In 1883 a board Of officers convened by
President Cleveland adopted cOmpre-
hensive scheme OF coast defense fort-
factions, which involved the outlay Of
something over Sl00 COO eco This plan
received the approval of the congress,
and since then regular appropriations
have been made and the work Of forth
fCation has steadily progressed. More
than $50 600 coo have been Invested In
great number Of forts and guns, with
all the complicated and scientific ma
chineyy and electrical appliances neces-
sary for Their use The proper care
of this defensive machinery requires
men trained in its use. The number OF
men necessary to perform this duty
alone is ascertained by the war depart
ment at "a minimum allowance to be
1890 There are ffty-eight or more
military posts In the United States 9TH
or than the coast defense Notifications
The number OF these posts Is being
constantly increased by the congress
More than s22, 900 600 have been expend-
ed in building and equipment. and
they can only be cared for by the regu-
lar. army The posts now in existence
and others to be built provide for ac-
Communications for. and II fully gar
risoned. require $4,000 troops Many
OF these posts are along our frontier
or at l.tportant strategic points the
occupation Of which is necessary.
we have in Cuba between 5000 and g.
600 troops For the present our troops
In that island cannot be Withdrawn or
l.. \ Iraty Isl, 4.f..
not until the conclusion Of the labors
Of the constitutional convention now
in session and q government provided
by the new constitution shall nave been
established and It's stability assured.
In Porto Rico we have reduced the
garrlsons 10 l.G26. which include 800 ma
tive troops. There is no reason for
further reduction here We will be re-
qulred to keep a considerable force in
the Philippine islands for some time
to come. From the best information
obtanable we shall need there for the
immediate future from 10000 TO co. 900
men. ] am sure the number may be re-
duced as the Insurgents shall come to
acknowledge the authority Of the Unit
ed States, Of which there are assuring
indications
II must be apparent that we will re-
qulrc an army Of about 60 900 and that
during present conditions In Cuba and
tho Philippines the president should
have authority 20 increase the force 10
the present number of 100 900. In
Guided I'm this number authority should
be given 10 raise native troops In the
Philippines up TO n 900 which the Taft
commission believe VIII be more ef-
fectlye IN detecting and suppressinR
guerrllaF assasinations and ladrones
.han our own soldiers The full dis
cussion Of this subject by the secretary
OF war in hls annual report is called
10 your earnest attention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06
TnE QUESTION OF rRrSr&
Every phn.e Of 1t should he Carefully
studied by congress.

In ny last annual message 10 the
congress I called attention to the neces-
sity for eryly action to remedy such
evils as mieht be found to exist In con-
nection with combinations of capital
organized into trusts. and Ggair invite
attention TO my discussion Of the sub.
jtct AZ that time, which concluded with
these words:
1T Is apparent that uniformity Of
legislation upon this subject In the sew
eral states Is much to be desired. / is
TO be hoped that such uniformity
founded in wise and just dlscrmiua-
tton between what is Injurious and
what rs useful and necessary IN bust
ness operations. may be obtained. and
that means may be found fer the con
gress within the limitations Il its con-
stituNoual power, SO 20 suppl ueut an
effective code of state legislation as
to make a con- plete system Of laws
throughout the United States adequate
TO compel a general observance II the
salutary rules to which ! have re-
ferred"
The whole question Is so important
and far-reaching that ] am sure no
part of II win be lightly considered,
but every phase Of IL viii have the
studied elaboration of the congress,
resulting IN wise ard tudiCious action
Restraint upon such combinations as
are injurious. ard which are within
federal jurisdiction. should he promptly
npplied by the congress,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06
Orr MERCHANT MARINE.
American Vessels Garry Per Cent. Of
our Exports and Imports

American vessels during the past
three years have carried about per
cent Of our exports ard Imports. For
eign ships should carry the least, not
the greatest. part OF American trade.
The remarkable growth OF our steel IN
dustrles, the progress OF shipbuild ng
for the domestic trade, ard our stead
lly maintained expenditures for the
navy have created an opportunity to
place the United States In the first
rank II commercial maritime powers.
Besides realizing a proper rational
aspiration this viii mean the este hliEh-
mert and healthy growth alorg al cur
coasts % distinctive national irCus-
try. expanding the field for profitable
employment Of labor art capital II
VIII increase the transportation facili-
ties srd reduce frelrht charges IN the
vast volume Of products hrougat from
the Interior 70 the seEhoera for export
and wii strengthen an arm n the ma
tlrraI defense upon which the furdera
Of the COVE rrulcrt ard their SUCCESSORS
Rave relied ir again urging iT m d.
ate actior BY the congress n rec sures
70 promote American shipping ard for.
eign trade I direct attention 10 the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06
DEpARrMENr or AGRICULTURE


The department Of agriculture has
been extending its work during the past
year. reaching farther for new varieties
OF seeds and plants; cooperating more
fully with the states and territories In
research along useful lines; making
progress IN meteorological work relat-
ing 10 lines of wireless telegraphy and
forecasts for oCean-Eolng vessels; con-
tlnuing inquiry as TO animal disease:
looking into the extent and character
Of food adulteratiOn. outlining plans
Tor the care, preservation ana lntelli-
gent harvesting OF our wood lands;
studying soils that producers may cul-
tlvate with better knowledge OF condi-
tons ard helping 10 clothe desert
places with grasses suitable 70 our arid
regions Our Island possessions are be-
Ing considered that their peoples may
be helped 10 produce the tropical prod
ucts now so extensively brought INTO
the United States Inquiry into meth
ode OF improving our roads has been
active during the year; help has been
given 10 many localities. and scientific
investigation OF material In the states
and territories has been lnauguarted
Irrigation problems IN our aeml-arid re-
gious are receiving careful and In
creased considerations
The civil service commission is great
ly embarrassed in It's work for want
OF an adequate permanent force for
clerical and other assistance. Its needs
are fully set forth In It's report | In
wife attention to the report and es-
pacialy urge upon the congress that this
important bureau of the public service.
which passes upon the qualifications
and character OF so large n number OF
the officers and employees OF the gov
eminent. should be supported by all
needed appropriations TO secure prompt
ness and efficiency
The president recommends the build
ing 81 n hall Of records In Washington
ard concludes his message as H. lows:
In our great prosperity we must guard
against the danger II invites OF ex-
trayaRancp IN government expenditures
and appropriations; and the chosen
rsprepentativ OF the people viii, I
Doubt not furnish an example In their
legislation OF that wise economy which
fin n season OF r'enty husbands for the
future In this era OF great hpsi-
ness activity and opportunity caution
IN not untimely n Will not abate, but
sire gthen confidence. II VIII not
retard but promote, legitimate indus
trial and commercial expansion. Our
growing power brings with II tempta-
tinra and per'ls recurring constant viRi.
lance 10 avoid. n must not be used
to invite conflicts nor for oppression.
but for the more effective maintenance
OF those prlnclp % Of equality and JUS
tice nuon which our institutions and
happiness depend Let US keep always
In mind that th@ foundations ~ our
government 10 liberty; its superss-uct-
ure peace,
WILLIAM NJ KfSL-EY,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06
CuMdrRCtAL nELarIoNs.
Countres with Whicl, special Agreements
Have B.cu Proclaimed.

F'rce my last communication 10 the
congress on this subject special COM
mercial agreements under the third
section Of the tarif act have been pro-
claimed with Portugal, with Italy and
Germany. Commercial conventions
under the general limitations Of the
fourth section Of the same act have
been concluded with Nicaragua. with
Ecuador, with the Dominican republic.
with Great Britain on behalf Of the
Island Of Trinidad and with Denmark
on behalf of the Island of St CroiX.
These viii be early communicated TO
the senate. Negotiations with other
govern ments are in progress for the
Improvement and security of our COM
mercial relations.
The policy Of reciprocity so manifest
ly rests upon the principles of internal
tionll equity and has been so repeated
lv approved by the people Of the Unit
ed States that there ought 20 be no
hesitation In either branch of the con-
gresa ir giving 20 q fun effect
This government desires to preserve
the most Just and amlCable commercial
relations with an foreign countries un
moved by the industrial rivalries neces~
sqrily Geve'oned I'm the expansion of
the foreign governments generally en-
tert7ir the same purpose. although In
some instances there are C'amorcus de-
mau5s upOn them for legislation snecil-
calIy hostile 70 American interests.
Should these demands prevail | shall
communicate with the congress with
the view of advising such legislation as
may be necessary to meet the emer-
Eanpy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06

point to these conclusions are present.
ed In detail in the annual report Of the
postrNprter general which with its rec
concentrations. is recommended to the
consideration of the congress. The full
development of this special service.
however, requires such an outlay Of
money that il should be undertaken
only after n careful study AVID thor
ough UNDERSTANDINGS CT all tlat IL in
wolves
Very efficient service has been rem
dered hy the navy In connection with
the irsurrection in the Philippines and
the recent disturbance In CHINA.
A very satisfactory settlement has
been made Of the long pending question
of the manufacture Of mtr-rlate.
reasonable price has been secured and
the necessity fer government armor
plant avoided.
| approve Of the Recommendation OF the
secretary Of the navy for new vessels
and for additional officers and men
which the required increase CT the navy
makes necessary, ! commend 10 me
favorable action Of the congress the
measure row pending for the erection
Of q statue 90 the memcry CT the late
Admiral David y. Porter. ] commend
also the establishment az q -ationai ma
val reserve and OF the grade of vice adj
miral Provision should he made, as
recommended 10y the secretary, for suit
able rewards fer special merit. Many
officers who rendered the most d'stin-
| gushed service during the recent war
with Spain have received i'm return no
recognition from the congress
The total area of public lands as
1 given nv the secretary - TIE interior
is Approximately 107l SSt G62 acres Of
which an 925 $50 acres are ind Srosed
of and '5tTf5.1S2 acres have been re-
served for various purposes. The pub
| lie lands disposed OF during the year
amount 20 1S,85G SSI,96 acres. including
/ GO 42gOq acres OF Indian lands an In
crease Of 4 97i t7iSh over the preceding
year. The total receipts from the sale
Of public lands during the fiscal year
were s431q, T5S10 an increase Of 81 309,-
GEO IS over the preceding year
The results obtained from our forest
policy have demonstrated its wisdom
and the necessity In the interest Of the
public for lts continuance and increased
APPROXIMATIONS by the congress for the
carving on Of the work. On June 90
1900. there were thlrty-seven forest re-
serves. created by presidential proclaim
ntiore under section "A Of the act OF
March 3, 1891 embracing an area OF
4G A25 ECO acres
During the past year the Olympic
| reserve. IN the state OF Washington.
was reduced gG6 oi0 acres. leaving It's
present area Mt 92S $40 acres. The
! Prescott reserve In Arizona was IN
creased from 10 240 acres 10 423. $50
acres. and the Big Horn reserve, IN
WVomirr was Increased from l27 900
acres TO ! $50. 500 acres. 4 new reserve,
the Santa Yrez IN California, embrac-
! ing an area Of $4,000 acres was Great
! ed during this year. On Oct. 10. 1900.
| the Grow Creek forest reserve, IN wy
| omlnF. was created. with an area OF
| re noO nrrpp
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-06
THE PENSION RULE.
Number of Names Added Daring tho Fis-
cnt Year Was I6,3it

At the end Of the fiscal year there
were on the pension roll 500 225 names.
a net increase Of 2,0l0 over the fiscal
year 1899 The number added to the
rolls during the year was As 244 The
amount dishursod for army pensions
during the year was Sl3f 700 So "a and
for navy pensions S2,16l ,5S3 Al. a total
OF sl3S 4G2 1870 .G5 leaving an unexpend-
ed balance OF s5.5i2 76S. % to be covered
into the treasury, which shows an in
crease over the previous years expen-
diture Of Sl07 20, There we're 6s4
names added TO the rolls during the
year by special acts passed at the first
session Of the Tifty-sixth congress
The act Of May. 1900, among other
things, provides for an extension Of In
come to widows pensloned under said
act to $3.50 per annum, The secretary
OF the Interior believes that by the OPP
erations Of this act the number Of per-
sons penslOned under II Will increase
and the increased annual payment for
pensions VIII be between 80 000 600 and
81 coo eco
The director Of the cersus rtates that
the work in connection with the twelfth
census is progressing favorahly. This
national undertaking, ordered by tho
congress each decade. has hral'y re-
suited in the collection OF an aPgrega-
tion Of statistical facts to determine
the Industrial growth of the country, It's
manufacturing and mechanical re-
sources, it's, richness IN mircs ard for
ests. the number of It's aericultursts.
their farms and products. It's educA-
tionnl and religious opportunities, as
as well as qucgtious pertaining to so
Geological Coudit lions.