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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
THE COTTON PALACE
OPENED TODAY AT WACO, TEXAS,
The Formal Opening Attended with EIab-
 crate Ceremonies.

Waco. TEX, Nov. S.-Elaborate ceremonies marked the formal open ings today of the Texas Cotton Pal- ace. Distinguished visitors were present from all parts of the State, as well as number from neighbor- ing States and the North, and the day was observed as a general holi- day. The Texas Cotton Palace was organized by the citizens of Waco, who subscribed $250,000 for the erec- tion of Q magnificent building with a front of 400 feet and a deptlfof 300. The mammoth structure was today profusely decorated from basement to dome and hundreds of people viewed the interesting and instruc- tive exhibition of the natural advan- tages and wonderful resources Of the State of Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
Pine BIur. Arkansas.

Situated on Arkansas river, head of low water navigation. forty-two miles southeast of the capital of the State. Has ls,00O population, an in- crease of 5000 since 1890 and 13.000 since 1880. Supported by the finest agricultural country in the State. Has three railroads in operation, others in contemplation and has two steamboat lines. 1t is the best cot ton market In the State, handling l00,000 bales annually. Has electric light company, gas works water
 works, telephone exchange, cotton compress, oil mill, ice factory, machine shops, foundries, saw mills, grist mills, blaming mills, stave
 mills and lumber factories. Has nfae miles street railroad, St.. Louis Southwestern railway shops, ern-
 ploying 1000 skilled mechanics, with
 a monthly payroll of $60 ,000 Lum-
 Der interests, largest i'll the State, fivaling; thirteen churches, splendid system of free schools, employir O tAfHl.f -fiiiftS ttttJHcISt MItu annual school fund of S20, ,000; seat of the State Colored Normal College. Jordan's Academy for boys, Annun- ciation lCatholic) Academy for hoys and girls, two daily and three weekly newspapers, ample banking and insurance capital, Bureau of Im- migration, county exposition. Cot ton Exchange and Board t,f Trade. either of which will gladly furnish any information desired. Come to Pine Bluff, the liyliest and healthiest city in the State. Death rate. l4.5O per 1,000. If pr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Forty Years the Standard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
THE FIRE PEND
AGAIN GETS IN HIS WORK.
Two Residences and Cotton Gin De
 stroyed hy Fire Last night

About o'clock last night the cot ton gin on the Cockrill place. just be low the Cotton Belt shops, was des- troyed by fire. The eastern sky was lurid with flame, and the fire could be plainly seen in this city. The wa ter works whistle screeched, but be ing outside of the city limits the fire department did not respond.
 zrhe building and all it's contents were totally destroyed. The building and engine were the property of &. R.aCoelsrill, Jr.. and were insured. but the condenser, belting and other ma chinery belonged to Mr. John D. Cur rie, the lessee of the plantation, who had no insurance whatever. About eight bales of cotton were also des- troyed, which falls as an additional loss upon Mr. Currie. The fire is be- lieved to have been of incendiary ori- gin. 1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
KRESS D0ANE.
MT. J. !. Kress Married to Mrs. Fanny
 Doane at Canton. Pa.

We have receiyedi n very neat card announcing the marriage of Mir. John l. Kress, well known rail- road man who formerly lived in this city but is now superintendent of car service of the Cotton Belt, with head quarters at Texarkana, and Mrs. Fanny Doane, which event occurred at Canton. Pa, November ,. The Elmira (N. Y.) Daily Advertiser gives the following account of the mar riage:
 CANTON, PA, Nov. 5.-(Special. )- A very quiet and pretty wedding was held this afternoon at the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ansel D. Williams on Center street. The con tracting parties were Mrs. Fannie Newman Doane, sister of Mrs. Will Hams, and John ]. Kress. The Rev. W. D. Crockett, of the Presby terian church officiated
 The bride is admired for her at- tractiveness and popularity, and be- longs to one of the oldest and best families of northern Pennsylvania. She is the sister of our senior repre- sentative, the Hon. A. $. Newman, and will be remembered as the wife of the late Elmer E. Doane, a former banker at this place. The groom is an old resident of Canton. and at present is one of the rising young railroad officials i'll the Southwest, and holds the responsible position of superintendent of car service on one of the Gould systems, with head quarters at Texarkana, Tex, where Mr. and Mrs Kress will make their home.
 Mr. kress has many friends ill this city with whom the GRAPHIC joins ill extending it's congratulations and good wishes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
A GREAT SHOW.
AL c. FIELDS MINISTRIES OPEN AT
 THE GRAND.
Big Audience Witnesses the Hest and Most Artistic Performance Ever Seen in
 the City.


 Al G. Fields eyer popular minstrels opened at the Grand Friday night to a magnificent audience. Mir. Field is fortunate in having secured the best talent in the world of minstrelsy and the result, is the best, mostentertain- ing and artistic performance of the kind ever seen in the city.
 The first part bore the stamp oi novelty, the scene represented being a plantation in the South The bal lads. were sung with entrancing sweetness, and the jokes were new and catchy. Lawrence Diamonds & singing of the old ballad, Darling, l Will Come Again, was one of the most effective pieces of the evening, but all of the soloists did most excel lent work and were repeatedly en- cored. W. H. McPherson's fine bass voice was heard to great effect in the solo, King Der Land and Sea
 Al G. Field, thestarcomedian, with his inimitable negro dialect and droll stories, was given an enthusiastic re- ception. The other eommedians, Tommy Donnelly, E. NJ. Hall and Harry Shunk, were greeted with much deserved applause.
 Arthur Ynle, the clever English mimic, brought down the house with his limitations. His triple voice exc cution was marvellous and received Il storm of applause. The Martinetti brothers gave fine exhibition of tumbling, executing the most difficult feats with astounding grace and ease. F. NJ. Hall, the king of ban joists, sang several topical songs that brought down the house. His ma nipulation of the banjo showed that he had justly earned his title. The Alverez family, in their musical skit, 1.-The Barbefs of Seville continued the great work that marked their last years performance. Tommy Donnelley and Al C. Field. the fun niest duo on the minstrel stage, con vulsed the audience with their dia- logue and musical performance. Harry Shunk solo. Are You Next?' Donnelley's "Pickanniny Song" Al Fields experience with the bull, and the countless other amusing features that made up the minstrel part of the performance, kept the big audience ill continual roar of laughter Moore and Benson, in their laugha- ble act entitled Balloonatics, con. cluded this part of the program.
 "Aladdin," the burlesque panto mime, with it's beautiful scenic effects catchy music and Humorous dia Iogue, closed the performance, whicl in every Way far excels anything ever witnessed ill the way of q minstre performance in the city. Columbus l (Ohio) Post-Press.
 At the Opera-house Friday night November 9 Seats on sale at Hoylel X Nowland's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
CRKIG 6 EUHR.

it is rumored that he is waiting for Rear Admiral Greer's place on the Light House Board, which will be come vacant on the resignation Of
 the latter, which is expected early in the coming year. According to in structions from their respective de partments, Gen, Howard and Ad- miral Gherardi will remain at their posts until the arrival of their sue cessors which may not occur for some time to come owing to the red
 tape which surrounds such matters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
Run Over by a street Car.

About l o'clock this afternoon while jumping on and of of a street car on Main street, Slayton McGehee, the ten-year-old son of Mrs. James McGehee, fell down and the car wheels passed over his arm, bruising and manglingit badly. The wounds are not serious and it is not thought ampntation will Dc necessary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
An Impromptu German.

The young gentlemen gave an im- promptu German last evening at the residence of Capt. and Mrs. J.. B. Johnson, on West Second avenue. The guests were received and enter tained by their charming daughter, Miss Woodie. The German was led by MT. Ed. Saunders and Miss Min nie Roane. Among those present were: Misses Minnie Roane, Irene and Fay Taylor, Nellie McIswen, Emma White. Willie Atkinson, Julia White, and Woodie Johnson.
 Messrs. Drew White, Will Allen, Jeff Hicks, John Wheeler, Warren Will Lee, Kemp Toney, Joe Nichol, Richard Davies, Garland Streett and Ed Saunders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
rwo REsIpENcns nrRNEp.


 A few minutes after 12 o'clock last night the fire alarm was again sounded, when the handsome cottage of Mr NJ. E. Bloom. on West Sixth avenue, was discovered enveloped in flames. The fire was not discovered until the roof was almost ready to fall in, and Mr. Bloom and family only had time to escape in their night clothes, without saving any of their furniture or clothing. The fire department hastened to the scene, but before it's arrival the flames spread to the adjoining residence Of Mir. Will Riley, who saved nearly all his clothing and furniture, but the house was totally destroyed.
 Mir. NJ. F. Bloom had about $23, ,00 insurance on his house and furniture, and Mr Riley had d like amount on his home and household effects.
 The origin of the fire is unknown, but it was either the result of de- fective flue or firebugs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
THE ERICSSON.
The New York Torpedo Boat Started on n
 Trial Trip Today.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The New torpedo boat Ericsson started up on it's official speed trial today with a number of officials of the navy de- partment on board. The Dolphin, Nina, Fern, Cincinnati, Iwana and Fortune acted as course boats for the trial trip.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
Of John Fitzpatrick. of New Orleans Re
 sumed Today.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Nov. S.-The
 impeachment trial of John Fitzpat- rick, mayor of New Orleans, was re- sumed before Judge King today. The defendant was represented by q formidable array of council, and q number of important witnesses were in court who had been unable to at- tend when the case was called before.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
CARVER AND ELLIOTT.
The Contest for the Worlds Championship
 Begun Today.

CHIcAGo, Nov. S.-The series of shooting matches for the champion ship of the world between Dr. Carver and J. A. k. Elliott, the Kansas City wing shot, began today, under prae- tically the same conditions that gov erned the recent matches at Kansas City. The contest will continue for three days, each man being allowed one hundred birds a day. The match is for S100 a side and an addi- tional $100 on the aggregate score made in the same shots
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
LATE ELECTION NEWS, Tennessee Is All Right. s'Old Pete" Pulls Through by 4,O0O Majority.
 - California Elects a Democratic
 Governor.
 
Republicans Get Control ot Both Houses of
 Congress.
Special Dispatch to the GnApmre.

Special Dispatch to the GRApHIc.
 MEMPHIS, TENN, Nov. S-The Gov ernment of Tennessee remainsin the hands of the Democrats. Late re- turns show that Peter Turney. the Democratic candidate for Governor, has defeatel Evans Rep.) by about 4,000 majority. The Democrats throughout the State are jubilant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
Both Houses Renchlican.

Special Dispatch to the Graphic.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. S.-The returns show that the Democrats have lost control of both Houses of Congress The next House will stand, according to late returns, Republicans, 245; Democrats, 1O9; Populites, 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
-~H~~ BORN

BRDGEs.-On Wednesday night, November [, 1894, to Mir. and Mrs. C. II. Bridges, Il son.
 Weight, ten pounds and H. King White is his name.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08

You don't know how a potato should taste until you eat one of those Oregon potatoes at l.. E. Gold smith & Co.'S. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
\ pemoeratlc Governor.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Nov. S.-The Republicans now eoncede the election of Budd eDem. as Governor of Cali fornia, The rest of the ticket is in donbt. E#
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
NEW YORK CHEAP STORE,
An A Agreement

PINE BLUFF. ARK, Oct. 1, 1891. On and after this date we1will not publish Resolutions of Respect, Obituaries, Memorials or notices of church entertainments out of which money is to he made, unless paid for at one-half the regular advertis- ing rates. eN
 c. G. NEWMAN,
 Pro. Commercial
 !. W. ADAMS, H a Pro. GRAPmc.
 ARTHUR MURRAY.
 Pro. Press Eagle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08
BORN.

MceooL.-On Wednesday, night, Nov ', 1891, to Mr. and Mrs CHAs. McCooI., q son. Weight. 9 pounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-08

Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Forty Years the Standard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-21

the customary preparations. AT the enc
of from. ten to fifteen days they return TO
the hut of the Tchuktchi with white
mortuary garments and some weapons
which will be used by the man in the other
world TO fight evil spirits and hunt rein
deer. After making his toilet the Tchukt-
chi withdraws into the corner of the hut.
His nearest relative stands by his side,
holding in his hand the instrument of sac
rifice a knife, a pike or a rope. If the
Tchuktchi has chosen the knife, two of his
friends hold him under the arms and by the
wrists, and at a given signal the sacrihcer
thrusts the knife into his breast II the
pike has been chosen two of his friends
hold that weapon and two others throw
the victim on its point For strangulation
the rope is put about his neck and the sac
rificers draw it until death ensues. Then
the assistants go 10 the corpse. redden their
hands and face with it's blood and place
il on a sledge drawn by reindeer, which
draw IL to the place of the funeral. Ar
rived at their destination, the Tchuktchi cut
the threats of the reindeer. take from the
dead body its clothing, which is torn in
pieces, and place the corpse a lighted
funeral pile. During the incineration the
assistants offer up prayer to the happy in
the other world and supplicate these TO
watch over them and theirs.
These horrible practices are followed to-
day with the same exactness as in ancient
times The Iukatchis, the Lamouts and the
Russians, invited to these sacrifices, often
take part in them, although there is no ex-
ample of one OF them having taken the
same road to reach the other world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-21
HELD UP THE GROCER.
Three RevOlvers Had Their Effect on
James II. SandersOn.

James H. Sanderson, a grocer at Gilliard
PEELED to hand over 500 to three robbers at
the muzzles Of as many revolvers in his
store last night about s O'Clock. Shortly
before that time Mr.. Sanderson was sit
ting by the stove in the rear part of the
grocery. reading a newspaper, when a
slouchily dressed man entered the store
and asked for some picked feet
81 haven't any such thing in stock" re-
piled Mr.. Sanderson. 81 don't know what
you mean. Perhaps you want pigs feet
NO" said the man, Il want picked
feet"
Mr. Sanderson then noticed two men who
the door and leisurely walk in. They con-
tinued to walk towards him. and when op-
posite all three drew revolYerS and lev
eled them at Mr.. Sanderson at the same
time, saying, "Give us what you've got,
and be in hurry about it. No fuss, or
We'll send bullet through you. We mean
business
Mr.. Sanderson was not slow in hustling
to the money drawer and turning over
it's contents, amounting to $40, to the rob-
bers.
us that all you've got?' demanded the
Every cent" replied Mr.. Sanderson, who
was by this time regaining his composure.
well. we're goin' now, and if you follow
us We'll blow your brains OUT and with
that the three made their exit quickly and
soon disappeared. AS soon as Mr.. Sander
range he left his store and informed the
police. He stated that the robbers looked
like tramps. All wore SLOUGH hats and were
without overcoats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-21
THE QUORUM QUESTION.
Can the Democrats Keep One Even
with Their New Rules:
New York EVENING


Still, the Democrats in this matter are
hopelessly on the wrong scent. They will
never find the cure for their troubles in
any scheme of counting a quorum With
all the aid of his rule, Mr.. Reed had to
have a quorum of his own party present
TO pass partisan laws. Does not every one
remember the famous Republican cam
paign picture of the House. showing an
empty Democratic side? The Demo ats
would not stay to be counted in 1891, and
the Republicans will not in 1894 Mr. Reed
had to have 167 Republican votes as
quorum in order to enact partisan leeisla-
ton. and Mr.. Crisp will have to have 179
Democratic votes for that purpose. No
parliamentary trick can get around that
by the State Constitution, which makes
sixty-five affirmative votes-a quorum-nec-
essary to pass a law through the Assem-
bly,. At Washington the thing is settled by
partisan feeling. which justiies Representa-
tives in staying out of the House and COM
polling their opponents to furnish their own
quorum. 1t was so in the Fifty-frst Con-
gress. and ii will be so in the Fifty-thi
and all others. The real contrast, the fatal
contrast for the Democratic party, lies in
the efficiency of the Republican organiza-
ton under Mr.. Reed. With margin OF
only nine or ten votes above a quorum IL
was able TO have q quorum present when
ever needed. and to pass the laws the
party had decided to pass. The prolonged
flOundering of the Democrats with party
majority four times as great, is daily win
ming for their opponents the votes Of men
who say: Give us a party, right or wrong
which can do what IL sets out to do
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-21
Floor Cushions.
HArnar'S RaZar

New floor cushions are made in the bril-
oche shape, and the resemblance to that
old-time fOOtstOol is still further increased
by the covering, which is i'm stripes of
These cushions which are the height of a
chair seat and about seVenty-two inches
in circumference, are stuffed with excel
siOr, and round of black leather at the
bottom serve to make them durable The
cover is a Turkish tapestry, and they sell
for $50.
The tapestry is $3.50 yard fifty inches
in width. and the expense would be great
~ leSsened If the work were done i'm the
house. Stout ticking or awning cloth should
be used for the foundation and a strip the
required length Sewed to q circular piece
which measures about two yards around.
Fill this tightly with excelsior, gather il up
at the top with stout thread and fasten
securely.
Sew the striped covering to a piece of
black leather the same size as the circular
piece of awning cloth. slip il over the
foundation, gather IL in the same way,
and. with a long upholsterer's needle run
a strong cord through 10 the bottom and
back again. drawing IL tight, and fasten
so that il will not slip. This gives dented
effect like that with which we are familiar
in the old-fashioned tomato pin cushions.
Cover a flat button mold, about the size
of a silver dollar, with the same goods, TO
ornament the top.
These cushions are intended principally
for d.. ia use. but will also be found very
comfortable in other parts OF the house.
Other floor cushions much less trouble
some 10 make are in ordinary pillow shape,
very large. and stuffed in the same way
with excelsior or hair. They are frequent
" covered with small Turkish rugs, and
are very handsome and durable. Stamped
leather is also used FOR the purpose, but
there is a linen goods which comes in solid
red, duh green and blue which would be
Quite effective, as would also the Madagas-
car grass cloth which is so popular for
summer furnishings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-21
MEMPHIS RUNNING RACES.
Leurman Hotel Selling Stakes Won
by vassaI.

MEMPHIS Tenn, April 2O-Vassal won
the Leuhrman Hotel selling stakes to-day
beating Buckrene and Chant, who ran
dead heat for second place, with ease The
weather was cool and cloudy the track good
and the attendance large. Results:
First Race-For three-year-olds; six fur
longs. Cass won; Florry Meyers second
Rocquefort third. Time. 1I712.
Second Race-For two-year-olds; half
mile. Bzzare won; Salle Woodford sec
ond, Dora Wood third. Time, :51l5.
Third Race-Leuhrman Hotel stakes; sell
ing; $1,000 added; for three-year-olds; one
mile. Nassal, los C. Weber,, won; dead
heat between Buckrene 1O3 CThorpe), to 2,
and Chant, Ill Leigh, to l, for second
B: F. Fly, jr., and Professor S. also ran.
Time, la
Fourth Race-Seven furlongs. Simrock
won; McIight second, Francis Pope third
Time, 1914.
Fifth Race-Handicap; for three-year-olds
and upward; mile and an eighth. Hume
won; Lazzerone second. lakewood third.
Time, 1:57.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. SchuylkiH won;
Capt Drane second, Little Dorritt third
Time, 1171@.
Seventh Race-Six furlongs. Tee Mike
won: Promenade second, Miss Perkins
third. Time. Ia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-21
CITY NEWS NOTES.

License was issued yesterday for the mar
rage OF Frank Swisher and Rose Stevens.
The sale of seats for Mr.. Stems Wagner
opera festival begins at Wulschners tnls
morning
There will he a meeting of the Press Club
this afternoon at o'clock to consider an
important matter.
George c. Brinkmeyer was yesterday APP
pointed administrator OF the estate OIL
Catharine Metzker. with a bond of 5000
lanes II. Jordan. of Richmond. live
pigeon and trap sportsman, was in the city
a short time yesterday, en- route to Chi
cago.
Hon. VIII Cunback will deliver his new
lecture. entitled This Present Life" at the
CentraI-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
On sunday evening at 7:30
David Campbell was yesterday granted
permission by the Board &C Works TO hold
open meetings in Military Park during the
sumQnet on Sunday afternoons.
William T. Snyder. held at the county
c.; III. &. n. railroad. where he was former
IL employed was released yesterday on a
one-thOusand-dollar bond
''The Life and Work of Froebel' will be
the subject Of the morning service at Ply
mouth Church tomorrow. An illustrated
lecture on "Wordsworths Land and Poet
ry" viii be given in the evening.
Rufus NJ. Barnes, OF North Illinois street,
OF Pennsylvania-Co boat race, TO take
place on June at Philadelphia Mr..
Barnes was stroke and captain or last
years Pennsylvania boat crew.
Willard Robertson. OF this city. will de
liver the address 10 the class of 1889 at the
State University at the coming commence
ment In June. The class Of which Mr. Rob
ertsOn is a member is one of the Agest
ever graduated there, having a memtas ship
of fOrty-fOur.
Dr. Francis Clark. known as Father En-
deavor Clark. from the fact that he is the
founder OF the Society of Christian En-
deavOr. will preach at the Tabernacle
Church tomorrow morning. \ number of
the societies Of this city will attend the
services in a body.
The committee. Mrs. George w. Sloan,
Mrs. w. F. Winchester and Mrs j. Grit
fths. appointed by the State regent, met
Friday morning 10 draw up a constitution
and bylaws for the Caroline Scott Harri-
son Chapter OF Indianapolis Daughters OF
the American Revolution.
Prof. Richard Greene MOultOn, Phi. D.,
who Is delivering series OF university eX-
tension lectures in this city, will lecture at
the Peoples Congregational Church on
Sunday evening on THE Literary Study of
the Bible" He will treat the subject with
out any reference TO its doctrines and in
spiration. but simply literature.