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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Program for Annual Meeting at Hot
 Springs.

The executive committee of the Ar kansas Press association has arrang- ed the following program for the an nual meeting of the association which opens at Hot Springs Wednesday, June ,
 The Arkansas Press in Relation to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, ' w NJ. Neal, Helena World.
 Some Observations on Legal Ad- evrtisements, John H. Page, Darda- nelle ost-Dispatch
 Address-"What Is News?" c. P. J. Mooney, managing editor Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 Some Difficulties of Modern Coun- try Newspapers, Making and How to Overcome Them" E. L. Givens, Bates vile Guard.
 Ready Print" c. c. Waterman Newport News.
 Clubbing With City Weeklies, It's Advantages and Disadvantages" J. l.. Wadley, Hot Springs News.
 The Syndicate Editorial w. P. Holmes, Camden Beacon.
 The Business Manager, His Rela- tion to the Editorial Department Fred W. Allsopp, business, manager Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock.
 ''The Subscription Department Geo. Thornburgh Masonic Trowel Little Rock
 One of the features of the annua meeting will be the awarding of prizes to the best country newspaper and best display of job printing in accord ance with resolutions adopted at the last meeting of the association
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
WET WEATHER
HAS GREATLY RETARDED ALL
 FARM WORK.
Some Cotton Put in, but the Farmers Are Waiting for More Favor
 able Weather.

Little Rock, April 17.-United States department of agriculture Climate and crop bulletin for the week ending April 15:
 In most sections of the state wet weather has greatly retarded farm work. About two-thirds of the corn crop has already been planted, but owing to the cold, wet weather the seed did not properly germinate, and be replanted. Some cotton has been planted, but, as a rule, the farmers are waiting for more favorable wealth CT Wheat. generally. looks we'll. Oats are coming up to fair to good stands. Early potatoes have all been planted and are growing very slowly on &C., count of the cool, wet weather, and ln some sections are rotting in the ground. Fruit has been damaged in some sections to slight extent, but generally the crop promies a gooG yield
 Jefferson county-Rain has inter fered with farm work. Hail storm oa the Sth did but little damage Fruit promises we'll Planting progressing rapidly. Some farmers near river are nearly done planting Corn coming up to a poor stand owing to damage by cut worms
 Arkansas county-All small grain, potatoes and garden truck are in good condition and growing rapidly: weather a little too cool for corn. Some cotton being planted. Fruit ap- parently doing we'll.
 Cleveland Zcounty-Corn planting about completed, some coming up to good stand; some heinz replanted. Cotton planting comra need. Gardens backward. Oats and Irish potatoes doing fairly well. Recent rains bene- f1cial to crops.
 Desha county-Weathe- ot favor able for proper germination of soil but most of the corn is up to fair stand. Cotton planting progressing rapidly Gardens not doing well. Fruit prospects good.
 Drew county-The weather has been too cool. Early-planted corn not coming up. Considerable cotton planted. Indications are that most of the early planted corn and cotton will have to be replanted.
 Lincoln county-Farmers well up with their work. Corn about all planted; some cotton planted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17

A neighbor ran in with a bottle of Chamberlain Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when my son was suffering with a severe cramp anG was given up as beyond hope by reg ular physician who stands high in his profession. After administering three doses of it, my son regained con sciousness and recovered entirely within twenty-four hours" says Mrs. Mary Haller, of Mt. Crawford, Va, This remedy is for sale by W, L. De-
 woody & Co. i'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
GEN. CORBlN TO WED.
His Engagement to Miss Edith Patten
 Is Announced.

Washington, April 1.-The engage ment has been announced of Miss Edyth Patten to Adjt. Gen. Corbln, of the United States army. The news of the engagement is received With deep interest in society here. Miss Patten is very attractive brunette and has long been an acknowledged leader in Washington social circles
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
Six Million Boxes a Year.

In 1895, none; in 1900, 6,ooo,ooo boxes; that's Cascarets Candy Ca thartic's jump into popularity. The people have cast their verdict. Best medicine for the bowels in the world. All druggists, 1oc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
CAST To7IA. Bears the 4 The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature sf L~H2Aztzzx

The debut reception, euchre and german given by Mr. and Mrs. Gus Waterman Tuesday evening, compli- mentary to their daughter. Miss Francis, was a complete social sue cess.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
To7IA. Bea,a tba /, The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature sf LzH2Nzzx

Miss Roella Solmson will enter tain the members of the Even-EiGn' Whist club this afternoon at her home on West Pullen street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-17
CASTORlA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought .'s:s:.t. as:s, :e: 2, Ih4zzz1

Grand comandry, Knights of Pythias, of Arkansas, met i'll Little Rock Tuesday and transacted the an nual business of the order. MT. Frank H. Head, of this city. is grand senior warden, and he was among those n attendance.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Reasons For q Divorce.

The Druses sometimes divorce their wives for apparently the most trivial causes. Thus q man named Soleiman Attala had wife, Isbakyeh. The wo- man frequently worked for us, and on several occasions I had to complain that she talked too much and worked too little. At length I was obliged to tell Soleiman that owing to his wife's laziness I could employ her no longer Shortly afterward 1 went to England.
 On my return after couple of months absence 1 was surprised to find -SoleiHlan had divorced IsDak- yeh and had already married another wolna1. On inCuiring from him the cause of t,.::s '" :.'....o, Your honor told Inc th:-i ;. J..-,t U employ lily wife again. so 1 thought 1 would get rid Of her and marry another woman whom you would employ. Black woods Magazine.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
BunkOing a Japanese.

~J. F. G." was only an enlisted man In Uncle Sam's navy, but his mess mates called him "the Swell'' because suit of civilians clothes. At Yoko- hama, in his fine raiment and white felt hat, he passed himself off to a Japanese coal merchant as the pay master of the fleet and contracted for several thousand tons of coal The price namol was $14 ton.
 What is my rake off?' he asked the dealer, who offered generous commis- sion. Make the price sixteen dollars 2 ton and have - thousand tons ready for delivery at the earliest pos sible hour tomorrow morning." he said.
 The merchant opened wine, and when thoroughly warmed up the sailor remarked, looking ildolently at his watch: By the bye, I'm expected to visit the club tonight, and it is prob able that I may need a little more money than have ill my pocket. Per haps you had better advance me three or four thousand dollars on account"
 Of course he got what he wanted. Next morning the vessels were sur rounded with scores of barges laden with coal, and it was all the officers could do to prevent the Japs from un- loading their cargoes. The dealer dar ed say nothing, for he had entered into a conspiracy to defraud the goverE- ment, so he pocFeted his loss in si- lence.-New York Press.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
NOT so STRANGE.
At First Blush, uoveve-, His Nerve
 Seem. Appalling.

At First Blush, EIoveve-, His Nerve
 Seems Appalling.
 The hour was growing late, and yet he sat and sat in the parlor.
 She yawned openly and above board, and yet he didn't take the hint.
 "Wait till 1 set the pitcher out for the milkman," she said at length and disap- peared, only to find him comfortably en- sconced in another chair upon her return and with no apparent idea of taking the tip.
 My" she gasped, yawning again cav ernously, ''but it sounds quiet! l believe the cars have stopped"
 "Uh-huh," said he and sat on.
 She went down to the basement to put the cat out, and he was sti'i perched on his chair looking wide a,.';>->e' when she returned to the parlor.
 s'The morning paper hasn't come yet, '' she said affably, but meaningly.
 ''That sop said he, twisting his mus tache, and he went on sitting in the parlor.
 broke out a trife impatiently after q pause.
 "Uh-huh,' said he musingly.
 "Well," said she after another pause, rising and stretching her arms, ''I be- ieve I shall go to bed"
 'Well, doggone the luck" said he, emerging from his reverie and glaring at her, ''why the dickens don't you, in- stead of gaping in my face that way? Who the deuce's keeping you up, any way?'
 Whereupon she bestowed an amiable smile upon him and went up stairs.
 Remarkabl
 Not so very. He was her husband, you see, and he was sitting in the parlor sulk- ing and glooming and nursing his grouch because he'd been invited to sit into a little game of poker that night and couldn't accept the same because he didn't have the dough to buy the first round of chips.-Washington Post.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Coa1ip- a British Visitor.

A big British battleship coming here to attend a patriotic function of some kind on the invitation of our govern ment ran short of coal. and Uncle Sam, as hest, agreed to fill her bunkers free of charge. This courtesy was done through the medium of a Jersey City merchant. who supplied fine furnace coal, worth from st to ST a ton and presented his bill to the English cap tain. Send it to the navy depart ment,'' said the latter, and to Washing ton it went. to be returned by the next mail with memorandum attached saying that an error had been made in the charge. the government con- tract calling for coal at $3 q ton." And that is all the smart Jerseyite ever re- ceived.-New York Press
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
For a Very Good Reason.


 ''I told him I would make him eat his speaking asi af of )Esl De baa Gna had with with MT. Brushton. WHe has been telling things about me that are rank un- truths" "How foolishly men talk to one an otherv' commented Mrs. Beechwood placidly.
 What do you mean?" demanded her husband. Do you intend to insinuate that men talk to each other more fool ishly than women chatter?'
 "Of course I do." the lady went on imperturbably. "Now. women never try to make each other eat their words no matter how angry they may be-" "Certainly not,' retorted AIr. Beech wood, ''and for very good reason too" "What reason?' she demanded. Because their digestive apparat tus is inferior to their vocabulary" - Pitts burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
NeErO Burned at Stnke.

New Orleans, Oct. 25.-News has been received here from Columbia, Miss, just across the Louisiana line, that a negro named Bill Morris was burned at the stake for an assault upon the wife of John Ball, a planter. He was tied to a pine sapling, and his hands and feet were chained. Pine knots and straw were piled about the body and saturated with coal oil and a match. applied. He made no resistance when being bound to the stake and said he deserved his fate.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
POixnncd at a WeIilfnE,

Bath, N. Y., Oct. 25.-Physicians of this place were telephoned to hurry to Cass Corners, Campbell Creek, Buck Settlement and South Howard, all of which are hamlets near Bath. The aid of the doctors was needed for about ninety people suffering from symptoms of poisoning, the nature of which has not been determined. One hundred per sons were at a wedding party, and aft CT the party was over ninety of the guests, including the officiating clergy mail, the Rev. George Scherer, were DrOStrated
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Now They Never Speak.

A coolness growing out of the fol- lowing conversation has sprung up be- tween Jones and Smith.
 q had a splendid time last night" said Jones. 'I spent the evening at little social gathering at the Goodman mansion"
 Are the Goodmans nice people" qurried Smith.
 vel I should say so. They are very .::stccratic. To get into their cir cle one must have either great deal of money or great deal of genius"
 You don't tell me so? And you say you were there?'
 "Yes."
 You were invited, were you?"
 "Of course.'
 And to be invited man has to have plenty Of money or great deal of gen. ius?'
 Precisely"
 "WeI, Jones, am very glad to hear you have become rich all of sudden. Lend me five poundsr'-London An SWers.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
No Rebate.

When Adclina Patti visited Madrid one time in company with her husband, Signor Nicolini, who thought himself a tenor singer, there was an effort to en- gage the noted artist for an especial occasion. The opera director asked:
 How much will you charge us if you and your honored husband appear on this occasion for one night?'
 'Ten thousand francs, sir"
 And how much if you come without the signor, maGar:c?'
 ''Ten thousand francs"
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
nk krn,ng. The robbers blew open 1l.~

nkr!llEg. The robbers blew open II,>. ss4 press ear with dynamite. but secur-
 no booty except one registered mail
 tch. having been driven off by the rlI,rcss messenger.
 The body of Refnsen +. Brown has be,dn taken to Carthage, N. Y., for in- ter nent. His age was ninety-one years, ant. he was an old time hotel keeper on the St. Lawrence and in Carthage. He was the oldest living member of the Or der of Elks and thn oldest man ever n;tiated into that o1,!cr, having JOintd Me parons (I<an} lodge 3 year ago.
 Burglars broke into X vault of the Chicago pOStOfI1Cc sf.nc time betwee3, Saturday night and Monday morning and stole stamps to tl,a value of $74.- 61o. Postottice otficiaES believe the cash vault was the objcct.r re and that in tie darkness the robbers ElistooE the stamp ;-:,;:it for the great treasure box. Ha l they been successful i'll entering th, cash vault they would have secure<l from $500, ,OCO to $.e0. DOC
 At York, Pa, Sunday, Miss Barbara ngcnfritz, aged twenty, ana HarveE ; Newcomer, aged nineteen, were instant ly killed by being struck by q freight train on the Northern Central railwa Y near Glen Rock, south of that city. Mis-, Ilgenfritz went on visit to Glen Rock and Newcomer accompanied her. Upon returning they walked along the track and stepped out of the way of one train and got in front of another.
 Another massacre of American troops has been ayerted by Lieutenant Thom- as NJ. Rains, Jr., of the Ninth United States infantry. Tho lieutenant dis coveced a prisoner re-,.ltering q cell at Calbiga, Samar, w. ~e several were confined, through E>.lc that had been let ill the wall. An l.. IestigatiOn show ed plan to fill the .ail with boIomen and to call the gua:&i- which would be necessary to get ' door open, and then to attack the :... g;son.
 The decision to c'n>:s the Pan-Ameri can fair on the night ,f Nov. ? enables the accountants to make a fairly accu- rate estimate of the loss which the Pan-American will suffer. It will ex- ceed $4,OOO,OOO. The stockholders will receive back nothing for the $2, 800, DOC which they put in. Contractors who built the exposition will lose $1 100000 and the issue of $5OO,OOO second mort gage bonds will be defaulted as we'll as 20 per cent of the first mortgage bonds:
 frederick Archer, organist of Carne- gie Music hall and perhaps the greatest creaniSt in the world, died at his home in Pittsburg, Pa, on Tuesday of can' cer of the stomach. MT. Archer was musical examiner of Glasgow universi ty in 1879 and later organist at the Plymouth church, Brooklyn, and tht Chnrch of the Incarnation, New York He was editor of The Key Note an6 from 1895 to 1898 conductor of the Pittsburg orchestra. He was sixty three years old.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Whistle Again.

George, George. mind! Your hat will be blown off if you lean so far out of the window!" exclaimed g fond father to his little son, who was travelling with him in a railway carriage. Quickly snatching the hat from the head of the refractory youngster, papa hid it behind his back.
 '"There, now, the hat has gone!' he cried. pretending to be angry. And George immediately set up howl. After time the father remarked:
 Come, be quiet. If whistle, your hat will come back again."
 Then he whistled and replaced the hat on the boys head. There, it's back again, you see" Afterward, while papa was talking to mamma, small, shrill voice was heard saying:
 "Papa. papa! I've thrown my hat out of the window! Whistle again, vii. you ?"-New York Tribune.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
He Had Proof.

"Say, map
 "Well?"
 '"There are seven liars in our class at school.''
 ''Oh, wouldn't say that, dear. You might be mistaken
 "No. l ain't. Yesterday the teacher said all of us that never told lie should hold up our hands,
 And there were seven there who didn't hold up their hands?''
 "No. There were seven that did."- Chicago Record Herald.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Rebels Capture a Town.

Washington, Oct 25.-Advices were received ill this city yesterday from Colombia to the effect that the revolu- tionists had taken the town of Tuna co, on the Pacific coast near the Ecua- dorian frontier, and are now marching toward Guapi, which is near Buena- ventura. The cablegram also says that yellow fever is epidemic in BuenaveD- tura
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Ind cpGndence.

''It seems to me-" said the friend eau tiously, ''that man ought to avoid be- coming too dependent on his wife. how ever much be may esteem her judgmen. and slill.''
 That's right" answered Mr. Meekton And Henrietta recognizes the fact. She lets me sew on all my own bhttons'- Washington Star.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24

landlord was perhaps the greater suf- Ter; a long and severe regimen would be necessary to restore his health, while hearty meal would suf- flee to relieve the pain of the peasant.
 SOBRIETT.
 4. Sobriety will be an angel of and comfort to yourself and family. While this virtue should be cultivated by all men, it ought to be cherished by the laboring class, who are so much exposed to the opposite vice.
 Intemperance has brought more des- olation to homes than famine or the sword, and is a more unrelenting ty- rant than the grasping monopolist.
 RELIGION.
 5. Above all let religion be the queen of your household.
 It will be a sacred bond uniting all the members in the ties of domestic love.
 It will be the guardian of peace and contentment; it will season the bread of labor Mot by bread alone doth udu i've, UuI uy SNO1J "otu I1lcAI M ceedeth from the mouth of God"
 It will be to you an unfailing source of wealth, for 'godliness with sufl- ciency is great gain.''
 ''It is profitable to all things, hay ing the promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come."
 When the evening of life has come, and your earthly 1abors are drawing to a. close. it will cheer you with bright prospect of an eternal Sabbath.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
On the Gridircn.

On kh0 OTtu1rCn. The men behind t.e football Again are to tl.. front. And on the grid the pigskin They toss a:;i: push and punt. Again they're tiercely plunging And striving for the goal, And with the same abandon Again in mud they roll. They're just as brave and brawny As they were in the past, And when it comes to sprinting They prove they're just as fast. They care not for the wea hsr. For, be it dry or wet. They're eagerly contesting For glory that's to get. Again the football maidens The chosen colors don, And at the grid they rally To cheer their heroes on. Again the football rooters
 Let loose discor,;an, rells, And every tin horn blower The noisy chorus sw-.is. Again the ambulanceS
 Are rushing to and fro. Each bearing hero wounded In battling with the foe. The surgeons and the nurses Are busy in each room, And druggists are reporting A sticking plaster boom. Again attention centers
 On touchdowns and on goals; Again is fame inscribinS
 New names upon her rolls. Though summer had its heroes, Their praise no more we sing; The men behind the football
 Are now tine real thing!
 -Pittsburg -Telegl
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
GfrIa. Girlas

Miss Sharpe-Yes. he was pleased to say l was the incest girl he knew. You must have heard him say it.
 Miss Jellus-Oh. yes, I heard him, but it was such surprising remark I could scarcely trust ny ears when
 Miss Sharpe-The idea! Your cars are certainly ol:l enough and big en~ugh to be trusted.-Philadelph Press.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Impossible.

Ostensible Head of the Family-Maria, there was a canvasser here today who wanted to sell me work on etiquette and good behavior; teaches it in six les sons. I told him I'd ask you if you thought we wanted it.
 R6al Head-It's all humbug, John. It.
 be taught in six lessons. I've been
 to teach it to you for sixteen years and haven't succeeded yet. - "
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24

Albany, Oct. 25.-Leon F. Czolgosz. President Mckinley's assassin, will be electrocuted at Auburn prison at ' o'clock Tuesday morning. Warden Mead has issued tbe invitations, twen- ty-siX in number, and the witnesses have been instructed to present them selves in the warden's office at 6:3O o'clock the morning appointed
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Its Probable Meaning.

'I awsked her," said Fweddy, "to dawnce the next set with me. and she handed me this cahd. I cawn't make anything out of it."
 ''Let me see it." said Cholly.
 Fweddy showed him the card. It was inscribed with the single and somewhat mysterious word, "GabasG.',
 "That's perfectly plain." said Cholly. ''Go Away Back and Sit Down."-Chica- go Tribune.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Jungle Talk.

Hello! Where are you going" cried the lion as the fleet footed stag dashed by him.
 ''Oh. I'm just travelling for my health." panted the stag. ''Why do you ask"
 My friend the tiger invited me to participate in a stag dinner party to- day. and was wondering if you were t.lc s-''-z'..i.,c Ic,Dh:a Press.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Am Indifference Center.

Percy-I don't see how you can keep so blamed cheerful and contented
 Guy-Easy enough. 1 don't waste time or vitality thinking about the people who have more of this worlds favors than have.-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Catherine de- EIedici.

Catherine de Medici of France was q tall. dignified woman of striking per sonal appearance. Her manner was of ten cold and repulsive. her language naughty. She was never popular or we'll liked. Her features were regular, and the chief merit of her countenance was a full black eye that seemed to fascicate those on whom she looked. z
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Hidden Powers.

"I am perfectly amazed at Miss Bar. rows brilliant conversation" said Mer- ritt to Ricketts.
 ''But l thought you had known her for eyears?' said Ricketts.
 ''It is true that we have balonged to the same club for years, but 1 have never heard her talk.''
 Impossible! What sort of club was it?"
 Whist club."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Cutie Right.

Vigilance Committee tat the door)- Throw up yer hands, Ike! We are goin' to lynch you for hoss stealth.
 Alkali Ike ueaping out of the back window)-Ill be hanged if you do.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
Passenger Train Jumps the Track.

Ottumwa, Ia., Oct. 25.-TWo people were probably fatally hurt, five were seriously and number of others slight ly injured in the wreck of Chicago, Burlington and Kansas City passenger train near EXline, Ia.. sixty miles from here. The train, while running rap idly, left the rails and plunged down a forty foot embankment.
Connecticut workman., 1901-10-24
The Charm of It.

''1,m goin' to school now." said Willie.
 "Oh, are you? Do you like it?''
 "Yes."
 ''Th,t's good. That's a sure sign that you'll l<arn fast. l suppose your teacher is a very pleasant lady, isn't she?'
 "Naw- don't like her very well. But there's boy in our class that can make his ears go up and down and wiggle the top of his head."-Chicago Record-Her- aid. ..