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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
DECEPTIVE APPEARANCES.

DECEPTIVE APPEARANCES.
 Recently our esteemed contempo- rary, the Duly Commercial, enlarged from a seven-column to an eieht-eol umn folio. The GRAPHIC is pleased to note this evidence of prosperity on the part of the Commercial, and we trust that 1t shall continue to grow in wealth, power, influence and greatness. The GRAPHIC would not deprive the Conmereiat of one iota of it's glory, and we are pleased to note that its increased size af lords such satisfaction to it's pro prietor The Commercial is demon strating the fact that it can publish better newspaper for 65 cents a month than it formerly did at $1 q month, and we congratulate it's readers that they are now receiving larger and better newspaper at q smaller expense. And the DAILY GRAPHIC is entitled to share of this glory, which, we trust, our af- ternoon contemporary will not deny us. The DAILY GRAPHIC broke into a-dollar -a-month monopoly, and the citizens of Pine Bluff can now subscribe for two local daily news papers at a little more than the former cost of one.
 In size, if size is a test of merit we eoncede the palm to the Commer- etal. The Commercial is an eight column folio newspaper, while the DAILY GRAPHIC presents the more modest and unpretentious size of a six column folio. If a lump of coal is more precious than a diamond, then the Duly Commercial is a SUI perior newspaper, but neither men nor things are measured in their i'm portance and value according to size and quantity.
 But let us measure up results The best test of the value of a daily newspaper is the amount of home composition. Let us take two days of this week. On Thursday the amount of home composition on the Commercial, exclusive of paid locals  and patent medicine advertisement sandwiched in between reading mat ter, was 1882 'ems. For the same day the amount of composition on the DAILY GRAPHIC, exclusive of paid locals, amounted to 25,246 "ems. For yesterday (Friday) the composition on the Commcrcial, ex- elusive of patent medicine adver- tisements, amounted to 13,312 "ems, while for the same day the amount of composition, or home-set matter, for the DAILY GRAPHIC amounted to 23, 346 "ems.
 From the above measurements it will be seen that the DAILY GRAPHIC sets from two to three times as much type as the Daily Commecial, and that appearances are deceiying If the measurements were multi piled, the ratio of difference would be about the same, or more, from the birth of the DAILY GRAPHIC to the present time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
His Head Sawed OH.

GOSHEN. Ind. Dec. 9.-Oscar Swan son. one of the ofhearers at the Lesh. Sanders & Egbert Go. B sAwniAs, lost his life in a horrible and sickening way. While at work hs slipped and fell onto one of the imm ense band saws and in a second his head was so nearly severed from his body that it was left hanging to it by but thin strip ef skin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TIE President favors abolishing the fee system in our Federal Courts. The practice possesses its merits as well as demerits. At the same time 1t certainly offers an opportunity for increasing the volume of useless business, and that means increased pxpense
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

PooR old Gompercicl, It has a grievance against the GRAPHIC and is out with the world It is an old saving that whom the gods would destroy they first make mad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TIE new President of tho French Chamber of Deputies says if remarks from members on the floor call for forcible rejoinders he will try to maintain all possible dignity. It is not at all French, but thoroughly praise worthy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TORONTO is still fighting over the question of Sunday street-ca"s. An election was held recently and the church going people will walk, as heretofore, to service
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

ADMIRAL DE MELLo says he never intended to restore the monarchy, and. that Peixoto has bought his way to power in Brazil. It took an American newspaper man to make the Admiral talk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
Played Poker nna prark wius.

SALEM. MSss.. Dee. 9.-Ths city mar shal in searching the rooms occupied by Clarence Murphy. the sbsconaing teller of the Savings bank, found in a chest 5000 poker chips and quantity of fine wines. Memoranda of mum bers of books issued to depositors of the bank were also found The exaznina- tien of the books of the bank has not yet been completed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
Mnrtin N.rtoa Arr.,gnes.

LOUISVILLE. Dee. SIX Councilman Martin Norton was present in police court charged with the murder of James H Smith. He waived an ex- animation and the witnesses will go be fore she grand jury. This is pretty rapid work. The murder was com- mitted Nov. 30
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Lenve. Rer r.ra. unknown.

CHATTANOOGA. Dec. 9.-Csptain N. T. Thompson has skipped the town after ohtainlng money on bogus check. Among his papers was found one ap- pointing him an examining surgeon for the pension department, dated at Sa- beths, Kan. Thompson Is a psnsioner drawing 80 a month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
Resitences Burned.

MARSHALL. Tex, Dec 9.-Fire de- stroyed the residence of ". K. Garra- brandt; loss. 5000; insurance, s2S00. The house belonging to the estate of N. E. Mullins was damaged. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TIE Cherokees are falling into line The Legislature passed bill providing for the sale of certain bonds and the measure was promptly vetoed by Chief Harris. A stormy session followed after the manner of the French Chamber.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

MR. GLADSTONE has declined to ask cabinet officer to interfere in Scotch mining troubles. He stated that arequest for arbritation must come from both sides.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

RuMoRs are afloat to the effect that combine has been agreed upon between Altgeld and Morri- son. Both men are aspirants for Senatorial honors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

Coy. WAITE's scheme for free coinage doesn't meet with that re- spect and consideration which he had hoped for.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

THE Bureau of American Repub- lies is about on it's last legs. Mir. Blaine's pan-American policy was excellent in theory, but in practice somehow it was deficient
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

SENATOR HILL will move to take up the Federal Election bill on Mon day. The sooner it is passed the batter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

A BILL. is to be introduced in the House of Commons providing for the compulsory confinement of inc sbriates. The Lords are alarmed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

THERE is some doubt about the passage of bill for the repeal of the tax on State banks. However, a bill will be introduced for that pur-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TnE Pal Mall Gazette says Mr. Cleveland has leaning toward bi- metalism. What does Mir Bland think about it?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
i,nlIectnr of CnsfnmA

PORTLAND. Ind, Dec. Civilian T. Hawkins has teen appointed collector for the Sixth district of Indiana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

"A SWISS engineer has invented an explosion which he claims is much more powerful than dynamite There is great Joy among the anarchists
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

GEN. LEE has been defeated in Virginia for United States Senator, It was q surprise all around.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

MR. THuRsroN has left Washing ton. His arrival in Honolulu would be pleasing in both capitals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TIE slurs which are being cast at Mgr. Satolli are decidedly unseemly and unchristian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

IT is thought by many that the Hawaiian matter will eventually be settled by Congress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

Entered at the Post-office at Pine Bluff, Ark, as second-ciass mai matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

TIE South Bend robbery was dar- ing, to say the least of it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
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MAzoMASlE, Wis. Dec. 9.-The post office here Was burglarized of 5000 yesterday morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

CHICAGO has thrown open it's churches to the storm sufferers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

PINE BLUFF. ARK, DEC. 9, 1893.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09
DO WE

OO WE
 warrant the ROUND OAK? Most assuredly; we say it's perfect in construc- tion; we say its keeps the fire 12 to 24 hours, if you like; that it saves the fuel, nearly half, some say more; we mean that you shall be perfectly sat isfied. More than this we will do if necessary, but it is never necessary. It does all We claim--it does more; why takes a chance? You know the best is none too good. SEE THE NAME ON THE LEG.
 SOLD ONLY BY <
 H. C. McGAUGHY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-09

OFFICE: NO. IF PINE STREET.
 TELEPHONE No. 102.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26
WROTE THREATENING LETTERS.
A Crank Arrested in Washington for An
noyIng Prominent Public Men.

A Crank Arrested in Washington for An
noyIng Prominent Public Men.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 25.-Joseph
Donjon, the man who has been writing
threatening letters to a number OF
prominent public men during the last
two weeks, is in Jail tonight. he
walked into the detective bureau OF
James A. McDavitt this afternoon ask
ing for food. The doctor took him to a
coffee house and had something pre-
pared for him to eat. Meantime he
questioned and learned enough to fix
his identity. He started towards the
station house with his man, and on the
way met Detectives Ned Weldon and
George Boyd in whose hands he placed
him.
It will be remembered that letter
from this man to Senator Mills few
DAYS ago caused the senator's son Char
les II, Mills, TO secure leave from the
authorities to 20 armed for the proteC-
ton of his father. This was the cause
of bringing the mans acts more prom
inently before the public. For several
months past he has been writing SINH
lar letters to number of prominent
public men, among whom were Vice
President Stevenson, Senator German,
Senator Mills, Senator Sherman, and, as
the man himself claims, President
Cleveland and Secretary OF War
Lamont.
The police officials say that it is not
probable that his hearing will take
place tomorrow, and it may be delayed
several days. The letters from him,
which they now have in their posses
sion, don't contain threats OF character
that would be likely to make case
against him on that charge.
The man tells connected story, but
the police put no faith in his assertion
that he was melted to write the letters
by other persons.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26
MADE A BIG HAUL.
The Indian Territory Train Robbers Are
nHIding-Leadors Known.

The Indian Territory Train Robbers Are
'Hiding-Leadors Known.
VISITA, l. T., Dec 25.-The five or six
train robbers who held up the south
bound express and passenger train on
the Kansas and Arkansas Valley road at
Seminole station, nine milea south OF
COfeyville, Kansas, last night, were all
young men. They were dsessed like
COW boys, wearing top boots and broad
brimmed hats. The gang Is believed
to be the same that attempted to hold
up a passenger train on the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas road last Friday even
ing, at Kelso switch.
Bob Rogers and Chafiley Woolen are
thought to be the leaders of the bandits.
The gang has operated in the northern
portion of the Indian Territory for the
past year, terrorizing the entire COM
munity. One OF the gang was killed by
officers last July, and another is now
serving a term in the penitentiary for
larceny.
Marshal Crump OF the western dis
trict OF Arkansas has telegraphed his
deputies stationed in this part OF the
the territory to spare no pains to cap
ture the desperadoes. Deputy Marshal
Brunner left this city last night with a
strong posse for the scene OF the hold
up. Every effort will be made to effect
the apprehension of the robbers, but as
they have friends in the country who
not only keep them posted OF the move
ments OF officers, but shield, provide
thom with food and protect them while
they are in hiding, their capture will
be difficult matter.
1t is not known how much booty was
secured, but it is known that it was
considerable. The mail and express
cars were rifled OF their contents and
every passenger on the train was re-
lieved OF everything Of value he or she
had,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Dec. ga special
to the Rochester Herald from Mount
Morris says: There was great excite-
ment at st. Patrick's church Sunday
night at l2 o'clock mass. 1t was caused
by somo remarks made by Rev. Charles
Flaherty, who, for the past ten years,
and up to less than a year ago, had had
charge of this church, but who was re-
moved after his trial and conviction for
criminal intimacy with young girl of
his parish. Father Flaherty was grant
ed a stay, and the motion Of his counsel
for new trial will be argued before the
general term in January.
st. Patrick's church, which is the
largest country church in western New
York, was crowded to Overlooking last
night After mass had been said by
Rev. James II. Day, who now has
charge OF this church, and while the
usual customary Christmas offering was
being taken, Rev. Charles Flaherty
passed up the centre aisle to the altar
rail, and, facing the congregation,
spoke in substance as follows:
SPRUNG A SENSATION.
zone year ago tonight I was at this
altar as your priest. while tonight 1 am
convicted and under sentence to a con-
demned mans cell. There is a man in
this church tonight who was instru-
mental in my conviction, aud the man
is Cornelius Leary. This man came
here tonight with no sacred intention.
and why he is here do not know. 1t
is the sentiment of this congregation
that he leave this sacred edifce."
At this point cries OF "Put him out"
or words to that effect, and Kisses were
heard. Cornelius Leary arose in his
seat aud said
THREATENED WORK FOR THE CORONER.
"If Charles Flaherty or any of his
friends attempt to eject me from this
church will leave work for the coroner
in the morning"
No attempt was made, however, to
put Mr.. Leary out.
Father Flaherty continued speaking
saying: "Mr. Leary harbored Mary
Sweeny (the girl who made the charges
that resulted in this conviction) for sew
eral weeks previous to the trial, school
ing her in what to say in order to bring
about my conviction"
The congregation was in high state
oil excitement, but under the influence
of Father Day were soon quieted and
lett the church with no further demon
stratlons. This morning at early mass
Father Flaberty made remarks similar
to Sunday night but there was no ex-
citement.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
Senator White Says Those People WI
Register pnGer the New Law,

senator White Says Those People VIII
Register gnder the New Law.
WAsmNGrox, D. C., Dec. Ex-senator
White, of California, who has given
close attention to the Chinese question
in all its phases, expressed the opinion
that Chinese residents Of this country
will accept the opportunity to register
under the new law extending the Geary
act, and says that many Of the Chinese
have so assured him. The senator says
that the only thing which stood in the
way Of their registering under tho pro-
visions OF the Geary law before the
time for registration was extended by
the present congress, was the opposi-
ton OF tho Six Companies, who made
the fight against the constitution
ality OF the enactment and mean-
time prevented the Chinese from
complying with tho law. Now
that the Supreme Court Of the United
States has decided upon the constitu-
tional points and has confirmed tho
right OF congress to legislate in the mat
ter, and in the view OF the fact that this
government has shown a tendency to
act leniently with the Chinese already
here, it is supposed that the six COM
panies will withdraw their opposition
to registration and permit compliance
with the law, especially as they have
been warned that refusal will result in
wholesale deportation, which would be
ruinous to their interests. Further
more, it is understood that some OF the
managers OF the six companies have
expressed their acquiescence in the law.
1t is also stated that the Chinese gov
ernment will urge compliance.
Senator White says there has been
moro talk about the objection of the
Chinese to having their photographs
taken for filing with their certificates
than was justified, and that it has
largely died out since the exclusion bill
became law. He thinks, therefore,
that the Chinese never felt so much re.
pugnance to having their pictures
taken as was represented. The belief
is general among California people that
the Chinese will submit to this exaction
and the present Marshal OF Southern
California is so entirely convinced on
this point that he has established q
photograph gallery in Los Angeles for
the purpose OF photographing the
Chinese when the rush shall begin. The
senator also states that there is no
especial feeling among the Americans
OF California upon the subject, because
they think the act will be enforced and
they are willing to submit to the pres
ence of the Chinese now here, provid-
ing it be un derstood that no more are
to be imported.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26
CHRISTMAS BLAZE

At San Francisco Destroys Over Half n
Million Dollars Worth OF Property.
SAN FRANcrsco, CAL, Dec. 25.-At
1880 this morning fire broke out in the
block bounded by Clay, Commercial,
SAMSON and Leidersotf streets, and in a
few minutes one OF the biggest fires OF
the year was raging. The block is COM
posed Of some Of the Oldest brick build
ings in the city, and was occupied by
the Call and Builehn newspaper offices;
Francis, Valentine & Co., printers; the
Bosgui Printing and Engraving Com
pany; Blake. Mofiitt & Towns paper
warehouse; L. j. Shattuck & Co., ink
manufacturers; the Commercial Steam
Power Company, and numerous smaller
concerns.
Fire Marshal To@ne estimates the
loss at S50000O, insurance half that
amount, but the proprietors Of tho con-
Germs say their loss is less, and will not
be over 100000. A large portion of
the block was totally destroyed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26

Federation was NOT formed for that
purpose. The people of Ireland will
have to support them. The Federation
OF America was formed to support the
parliamentary party, number OF
whom were young men who could not
remain in Parliament without assist
ance. We will try and collect as much
money for them as we can, and il there
is balance over it will be given for the
evicted tenants. 1t takes $780, 900 year
to support our members Of Parliament
We have over one hundred branches in
the United States, seventy or eighty
five being in Massachusetts. New
York is rather backward, there only
being about twenty branches here"
elias Mr.. Blake expressed any opin-
ion as to whether the statement made
in the Cronin murder trial in Chicago
as to the letter suggesting the necessity
OF DR.. Cronin's removal and attributed
to Mitchell Davitt was written by him ?"
No." said DR.. Emmett, "and / do
not think he knows anything about 1t.
He was not member OF the Irish party
at the time. We expect to try and
make use OF Mr.. Blake before he returns
to London by getting him to speak at q
meeting here on behalf OF the interests
OF the Federation"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26
CoRBErT-N -NlIT0HELh FIGHT.
Tho Duval Club Authorities Say it VIII
Take Place.

Tho DuvaI Club Authorities Say it VIII
Take Place.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 25.-In view
of the letter from H. W. Lang, Gov
ernor Mitchell's private secretary, to ].
r. Tyson, OF this city, emphatically
stating that the governor would use all
means in his power to prevent the Cor
bett-Mitchell contest, the Associated
Press correspondent to-day interviewed
]. L. I. Bowden, general manager OF the
Duval Athletic club, regarding the gov
ernor's position and the prospect for
the contest.
Mr.. Bowden is absolutely confident OF
the ability OF the club TO bring the con-
test TO a successful issue. He said: ~
am more firmly convinced that the
match will take place than have been
at any period since the contest was
talked Of In this sentiment my asso-
ciates unite, and so strongly do we feel
that the match will take place, that We
are rushing the arena to rapid compile
tion and making the necessary and suit
able arrangements"
"But Mr.. Bowden. recent kilograms
from this city have been published Of a
character likely to impair the attend
ance and have caused some anxiety
among those who have therefore felt
assured that the contest would take
place. What have you to say in regard
to those kilograms"
"Just this. The entire talk and un-
easiness was occasioned by the publica-
tion OF letter written by II. W. Lang,
Governor MitchelPs private secretary,
on November q. Its publication, so
long after it was written, induced peo-
pie to think that some new utterance
had been made by thegovernor, or by his
authority, when, in fact, such was not
the case. We do not say, and have
never said or thought, Governor Mitch
ell would not do everything that he
conceived it was his duty to do under
the law to stop the match. We,
Mt the same time, are assured by
our knowledge OF Governor Mitch
ellis sincerity of character that
he will not interfere ii it should
be demonstrated in an authorative way
that the contemplated match is not
violative OF the law. We expect at
very early date-not later than the pres
ent week-to get an adjudication of the
question. Ii our position is sustained.
we will continue our course. II, how
ever, the contention should be deter
mined against US, We will at once de-
clare the match of. The city council
has passed an ordinance legaliziuG con-
tests of the character of this one con-
templated and the public sentiment OF
the city, county and state is overwhelm-
ingly in favor OF the match comingof.
AS to tho legal view may add that the
consensus OF opinion is in favor OF the
entire legality of the clubs action"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-12-26
THE BIoYoLE RACE

At Madison Square Gnrdon-AIany Rec
ords Were Smashed.
NEW York, Dec. 25.-Records were
smashed this morning at the six day
bicycle race at Madison Square Garden.
The lOO.mile record which was six
hours and twenty minutes and held
by Arthur Robb. OF England,
was broken by Van Emburg. He
made the distance in hours and so
minutes, and Hosmer has broken the
twelve hour record, which was l76 miles
and seven laps, made by Prince in 1891.
Hosmer in the time made 206 miles and
four laps.
Scores for the twelve hours ending at
noon today: Hosmer, 206 miles; Mar
tin; POS; Waller, 2O4; schock, 200; Star
buck, 1914; Ashinger. 1872; Van Emburg,
lS9; Albert, lSs; Meixell, ia; Golden,
l64i Barton, $50; Fuller, lSl; Forwalt,
llA