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Save Money.

For cash we will deliver lumber to any part of the city at the following prices:
 No. dimension lumber, $7. 50 per M. No. flooring and ceiling, $700 to
 $12.0D per NJ.
 No. weather boarding, $6.50 per Nj. Cypress shingles, D to $2.50 per M.
 Other prices in proportion. To secure these cheap prices the cash must be paid before the lumber leaves our yard. Not anything will be charged at these prices.
 127tf BLUFF ClTY LtdBER Go
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The minority will demand the free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to ratio. On other blanks both will doubtless agree.
 K. H. Barney was elected chairman of the credentials committee and II. Brahan secretary.
 It was decided to keep the Harrison county basis of representation as fixed by the executive committee on the Cleve- land vote.
 It was decided to seat no delegate un- less bona tide convention had been held.
 The Callaghan delegation from Bexar were seated.
 Other business was transacted and the committee adjourned until 9 o'clock to- day.
 The committee on permanent organi- zation selected George F. Burgess chair man and J. B. Curl secretary.
 General Hamby of Travis was decided on for permanent chairman of the con- vention, 31 vice presidents chosen and W. l.. Sargent of Navarro secretary and Sheriff Bell of Wichita sergeant-at- arms.
 The order of business will be as fol- lows:
 l. Governor.
 9 Lieutenant governor,
 5. Attorney general.
 Commissioner of the land office.
 5. Comptroller.
 6. Treasurer.
 T. Superintendent. of public instruc- tion.
 8. Chief justice of the supreme court and two associate justices; presiding judge of the court of appeals and two as- sociates, one at time.
 9. Election of chairman of state exec utive committee.
 10. Selection of the other 31 members. There was a disagreement IS between the majority and thirds rule, aI- though the majority men won, and there will probably be two reports.
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Two Negroes Lynchea.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. 15.-Two negroes who outraged Miss Potter of Lafayette county few days ago were caught near McAlpine and confessed their guilt. They were taken to the scene of the crime and lynched. Their victim is only II years old. Her mind is effected by her terrible experience and it is feared that she will never re- f.nyar
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Excurslon fp washlngton. D. c.

On account of the Knights of Pyth- ias Conclaye at Washington, D. C.. the Baltimore X Ohio Southwestern Railway offers a rate of one fare fol the round trip from all points on its lines. Tickets on sale August 9 to 26, good returning until September I5 Splendid opportunity to visit the National Capital at a low rate For particulars apply to any agent Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail way, or address G. M. Taylor, Tray cling Passenger Agent, l05 Nortt Broadway, St. Louis. Mo.
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sensatlanal. Shooting.

MpKINNEY. Tex, Aug. 16.--A shoot ing scrape took place at Verona, 12 miles east of Mckinney, in which Bob Summerour was seriously wounded by John Stewart. Stewart surrendered to the officers. Stewart stated that Sum merour had been courting his Stewart 5 oldest daughter and asked the privilege to marry her. Stewart objected to the marriage, when young Summerour be- came enraged and indulged in threats,
 When Stewart returned home from work he found Sumfnerour i'll his house. Then the shooting took place, the shot taking effect in the shoulder. Summer our is expected to live.
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MARRIED.

CoRDER-KRAMER-AtS St. Joseph s Catholic Church in this city Wednes- day night, August b, 1894, at s o'clock, Mr. I'M CoRDER and Miss KATIE KRAMER, Rev. I. NJ. Lueey officiating.
 The bride is a most estimable young lady, and the groom is q we'll known railroad man ia the employ of the Cotton Belt railway.
 About 10 o'clock the friends of the groom treated the newly welded couple to a charivari at their home on East Sixth avenue.
 The GRAPHIC extends coBgratule- tions
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CLEVELAND DEPARTS.
THE PRESIDENT GOES TO CRAY
 GABLES.
He earries.the Tarin and Harbor Bnls With Him to Help Roll Out
 the Malaria.
Special Dispatch to the GRAPHIC.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. l6.-Pres- ident Cleveland left this morning to join his wife at Gray Gables. He had an attack of malaria, but is now get ting better, but took his doctor along with him in case his services should be needed. The President also took the tariff and harbor bills with him in order to give each of the bills a close examination.
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Fresh Flowers.

Miss Joe Goosotte. at No. 22l West Fifth avenue, receives fresh cut flowers every day from St. Louis. Prices as follows:
 Roses, per dozen, $100. Carnation Pinks, per dozen, 50 cents. Lilies of the Valley. per dozen 50 cents. Hyacinths, per dozen 90 cents. Any kiRds of floral designs, and all kinds of stamping and embroidery done at reasonable prices; If.
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NUMBER 274.
A SEVERE REBUke.
The Freeman's Journal on Defeat of
 the ETicted Tenants Bill.

A0o RErNuthhB OH OeI9AE ot
 the Evicted Tenants Bill.
 DUBLIN, Aug. 16.-The Freeman's Journal, commenting upon tue defeat of the eyicted tenants bill by the house of lords last night, urges Ireland to re- sent this ''intolerable insult. "Peace cannot longer be preached to evicted tenants" The article continues. "Now is the time for the people to make their power felt in strong, united agitation. Justice and mercy fail to move Irish landlords. Their vulnerable play is fear. Let the pressure of public opinion be applied in practical form"
 The Independent says: "The govern ment has made series of mistakes, the greatest being it's failure to take earlier action"
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INDIANA DEMOCRATS.
The State Convention the Largest In
 the History of the Party.

The State Convention the Largest In
 the History of the Party.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 16.-The largest state convention in the history of the Democratic party of Indiana convened yesterday in Tomlinson hall this morning. Seventeen hundred and forty seven accredited delegates were seated on the main floor. Although the weather was intensely warm the great hall was filled with enthusiastic spectators who arranged themselves into q compara- lively comfortable position.
 Chairman Taggart of the state central committee called the convention to or der and introduced Governor Matthews as permanent chairman, who was re- ceived with loud cheers.
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Charged With Perjury.

GUTHRIE, 0. T., Aug. 16.-Deputy United States Marshal Shelby of the Western district of Missouri arrested Joseph Bradshaw at Dover, O. T., and lodged him in the Federal jail here un- til he could secure the necessary papers for his removal to Missouri, where he is wanted on charge of perjury in pen sion cases
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NEVER MARRIED BEFORE. ~

Prince of Wales Denies the Story About
 tho Duke of York.
 LONDON, Aug. 16.--A letter signed by Sir Francis Knollis, one of the grooms waiting upon the Prince of Wales, ia republished today saying the Prince of Wales directs him to say there is not a shadow of foundation for the report that the Duke of York was married pre- vious to his union with Princess Mary of Teck. The letter adds, the report of q previous marriage was obviously in- vented to cause pain and annoyance to the young couple
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REPUBLICANS OF MISSOURI.
They Meet In State Convention at Ex-
 ceisior Springs.

They Meet In State Convention at Ex-
 ceisior Springs.
 EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo-. Aug. 16.- Before conveninS the Republican con- vention yesterday the Kansas City delegation went into a caucus and adopted resolution declaring for Scott H. Waters for temporary chairman. Major William Warmers name was not mentioned.
 The hall was packed two hours be- fore noon, when the convention met. Chauneey l. Filley and Major William Warner were heartily cheered upon en- tering. Although both asserted the convention to be harmonious, several fights are known to be on the tapis.
 After much wrangling Colonel War ner was finally decided upon as tempo. rary chairman and it is believed he will be made permanent chairman.
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SMITH WANTS A FIGHT.

He Is Willing to Meet Either corbett
 Jackson.
 DENVER, Aug. 16. Ed Smith has sent instructions to J. J Quinn, his packer, to try and arrange a match with either Corbett or Jackson. Smith expresses his willingness to put up $lo,ooo on the match as aside bet.
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Shot While Out Driving.

CONCORD, N. H., Aug. 16--A livery team was turned into stableyard here this morning with the body of girl sitting in the buggy dead. She is Miss Nettie Douglass, aged i5. Arthur Me- Lean, aged 16, took her riding last night and shot her during quarrel. He is under arrest and refuses to talk.
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Struck oil and Natural Gas.

FLORENCE, Colo, Aug. 16.-Oil and natural gas i'll enormous quantities have been struck on school land near Mineral creek, six miles southeast of this city, which has been leased from the state by the Florence. Oil and Refining company.
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Hanged and Shot,

FRANKFORT, Ky, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Marshall Nolan, who was outraged by Marshal Boston (colored) identified him after bis arrest and Boston was taken to jail. Later mob broke in the jail and hanged the prisoner to bridge over the river at Center City, His body was riddled with bullets.
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ANARCHISTS AFTER cRIspl.

They Prepare Botnb and Choose Men
 to Throw It.
 ROME, Aug. t6.-The police say the three anarchists arrested in the suburbs yesterday were in plot to assassinate Premier Crispi The bomb to be used had been prepared and was gigantic one. Those arrested had been chosen to throw it at the premier.
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Judge Little the Man.

PINE, BLUFF, Ark, Aug. 16.-Con- grossman c. R. Breckinridge having wired his resignation to Governor Fish back, to take effect at once, the nomi- nation of Judge J. 5. Little for both the long and short term will be made. Ma jor Breckinridge VII take charge of the Russian mission, to which he has been recently appointed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-08-16
WASHINGTON. Q. C.
Meeting of the Supreme Lodge Knights
 of Pythias.
Agent.

For this occasion the Iron Noun tain Route will sell tickets to Wash ington D. C., and return at one fare for the ronnd trip. Tickets on sale August g and 24, '94. Fc- further particulars apply to J.L.REINACH,
 q W aug4 Tkt. Agt., Pine Bluff, Ark.
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Their Heads Were Crushed.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 15.- Mrs. Mil Ter and her l8year-old daughter were found at home with their heads crushed. The house had been fired by the mur- derer. The weapon used was ham mer. Three men have been arrested for the crime.
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Women Drink Carbollo Acid.

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.--Jennie Richter and Lizzie McCauley, two well known characters, went into a saloonyard at midnight and each drank carbolic acid. They will die.
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 Enormous Fruit Crop.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IS. Although the fruit canneries are running at their full capacity they are unable to absorb the immediate supply of green fruit and melons. Shipments are being made east and to Europe.
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Good Railroad Connections.

Train No. via Cotton Belt Route, now makes close connection at Cairo, with fast mail trains Nos. and 2, via Illinois Central R. R., for points on the St. Louis, Chicago X New Orleans divisions. B. H. Wilson,
 Agent.
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Cheap Rates.

One and one-third fares for the round trip to Paragould, Ark. Au- gust 13 to IT; to Clarendon, Ark, Au- gust Il to r; to Magnolia, Ark, Au- gust F to 16. B. Fl. WILSON, Agt.
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Two oonvicts Eseans.

BRYAN, Tex, Aug. 16.- Will Riddick and another convict ran away from the guard and escaped from George Dun lop's convict farm near Millican.
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Wasi,inxton. ID. C.. and Retnrn.

August g, 24 and 9 the Cotton Belt route will sell tickets to Wash ington, D. C., and return at $24. Tickets good returning until Septem- Der l5. B. H. WILSON, Agent.
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Mime. Marguerite cheiris Marries.

PARIS, Aug. 16.-Mme. Marguerite Cheiris, daughter of Senator Cheiris, was married quietly yesterday to Earnest Carnot, son of the late presi- dent. The wedding took place at the request of Mme Carnot.
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coxEY HAD TO RUN.

I 'tVU H"HsHeS tffV "uFt1fdf HFofI OHnIp
 Lost Liberty.
 HYATTsvHd-G, Md, Aug. 16.--Gen. Coxey came near being mobbed at Camp Lost Liberty Tuesday. The police were required to take care of the camp property and Coxey was obliged to beat nasty retreat. The men gave chase after Coxey, but he escaped.
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Shot and Killed.

GRovEToN, Tex, Aug l6. In diff culty between Geoge B. Angle and Pat McCarty at Stryker, McCarty was shot and killed.
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\ Sad Accident.

Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Culpepper and a number of other friends returned yesterday from an overland trip to Hot Springs, where they have been spending several weeks. The entire trip was made without mishap until the parties drove up in front of their residence in this city yesterday, at which time Mrs. Culpepper met with a distressing accident. Just as she was getting out of the wagon she sprained her ankle and fell between one of the mules and the right front wheel of the wagon. The mules became frightenedand begun to kick, resulting in her being kicked and bruised badly on the left arm The mules started to run and one of the front wheels passed over her breast leaving an ugly bruise. While Mrs Culpepper was not seriously hurt, her wounds are nevertheless ugly and painful. and her escape was almost miraculous. Her many friends will regret to learn of her misfortune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-08-16

J. F. Holloway, a married man, 30 years of age, with several children, left home in Drew county, August 3, and ran away with Lorena the 16- year-old daughter of James Carter, q farmer. They were traced to Brinkley by ]. c. Clary, Deputy sher- if of Bradley county. Clary came up Tuesday night on the Cotton Belt to attend the convention and from the conductor learned that the couple had stopped at Bfinkley Yesterday morning he wired to the Marshall of Brinkley to make ar rest, and went down on 1:20 train to get them returning, last night. The couple left home at night and re- mained in the woods of the Saline bottom for two days. They made their way to Camden by travelling at night and hiding in daytime. Hal- loway was timber man and boarded at Carter's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-08-16

Dr. Prlce's Cream Baking Powder Werid's Pair Highest Me daiand Diploma.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-08-16

Dr.. price's Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-25
CARE OF PIANOS.
when the Sensitive Instruments Get Out Of

when the Sensitive Instruments Get Out OF
Sorts.
Sometimes a piano gets SICK" said
an expert tuner yesterday. This Buff
falo weather seems to give them the
grip Pianos, you know, have feelings
same as anybody. Didn't you know
that? Well. they have. This piano /
have Just doctored was not so much
out of tune as it was sick; run down.
1t had caught cold from changes of
temperature. There has been a sort
of epidemic lately and ever so many
pianos have had to take treatment.
There are two other complaints COM
mon with pianos. One is lack of exer.
else and the other is overwork."
About how much exercise should
piano get?'
'In most cases from one to two hours
a day. to keep it in the best of health.
More than two hours a day slowly saps
a piano of its vital energy. Another
thing about piano is that it has to
breathe This fashion of smothering a
piano in clotheS-I mean draperies
and such things hanging down their
jam it close up against a wall \
piano should stand two or three inches
out from a wall, so that it can get
plenty of air. How can a piano be ex-
pected to be reasonable, I'd like to
know, if it isn't treated like one of the
family: and if it isn't attended to wheL.
it complains"
why isn't piano-tuning just the bus
ness for women" this music physician
was asked.
We'll, he replied thoughtfully. $50
far as the hours and physical labor
are concerned. the business is just the
thing for women, but, although they
have the ear, somehow they don't
catch the science of it or the spirit of it.
They don't seem to get into sympa-
thy with a piano. l suppose IT may
be a good deal like the difference in
doctors. Some of 'em understand you
aud you think you are going to get
well. while others who have just as
good pills can't help you bit-"-Buf.
falo Express.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-25
CIsveIand's Grand Circuits.

CLEVELAND, o., July A.-Ihe grand cir
cult races were fairly started, the two
races began yesterday being finished and
tha card disposed Of There was good
attendance. Tie track was in good con-
diJiou. surprise was furnished in the
three year old stake when Expressive TOOK
the first heat away from Red Bud. In the
next heat Red Bod beat Expressive nnder
the wire but il was such clear case of
foul that the judges gave the heat To EX-
nressive aud sent Red Bud TO the stable.
IN the 2:l1 class there WAS no fayorite, hut
Miss Nelson, after losing the first heat.
took the next three with ease. Summary:
Three vear-olis eligible TO 2:S0 clas-;
purse -. 600 unfinished esterdsy-EXpres-
Sive won the third fourth and fifth heats
and race. Red Bud won the first aud sec
oud heats Time 2:17, 2:lSl4, AHA, 2:lSl4 =,
22l34.
.ur-yesr-oid eligible to 2:e5 class; purse
s. coo. uHfinishrd-Sallie simmons won
TIN first. second and third heats Time
2:lgs.. 2:23i4. 2:lS15. Nettie Wilkes, Love
lac. NhN Not, Red Bird, Miss Rachael,
Nambrino swift. CatIlever Wilkes, Cor
neia and Howard also started.
The 2:l1 class, IrCtting; purse = OJO-
Miss Nelson won The second, third and
fourth heats: Brown Dick won the first.
Time 2:l5, 2:l7, 2:lI54, 2:lS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-25
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

Washington has Yet to win as many
games as Baltimore has lost.
Charging bcyclists toll has been discon-
tinued on many OF the eastern turnpikes.
There are 292 horses entered for the
week racing in the grand circuit at
Cleveland, which is now on.
Denny Lyons, Pittsburg's third base
man, has been suspended for the rest OF
the season and heavily fined for drunken
ness.
James J. Corbett, who sails for New
York on july 20, said in an interview at
Belfast yesterday that he had 10 intention
OF meeting fitz>immons or anybody else
until he has settled accounts with Jack
son.
Zimmerman seems to be a great name
in athletics aud sporting lines. A. A
Zimmerman Is TIL worlds champion
hicye racer; GINS Zimmerman, OF New
York, is the champion rifle shot OF the
word, and Al. Zimmerman, a Westerner,
Is famous as u wrestler.
An earnest effort is being made by
President Luscomb and his colleagues to
increase the memb .rship of the l.. A. w
The chief cOnsuls of the various divisions
have ali been instructed TO begin recruit
ing proceedings at once, In order to enroll
ali wheelmen IN the organization.
there ms been so much advertising
buucombe and air Of fake about the fast
work of johnson that the public is 10th to
take him up as the star to fill Il MINER
mans place. Zimmerman won his place
in the hearts OF the cycling public by
honest, manly racing, and his standing
has not been lowered by any dark -colored
work since he turned professional.
Bolivar Buckner was a noted racer
couple Of years ago, particularly on hea
w track. when he was almost unbeatable.
Since then be has been troubled with all
ing Limbs and, while he Is not famous
any more in the way of turf performances.
his forte at present lies in drinking lager
beer. In that line, indeed, he Is "A mild
sort OF topper, and, like the average topper.
Is IN an ugiy mood when deprived OF his
regular malt tonic. Buckner drinks three
glasses of beer every morning, with por-
tlou of the glass in his mouth, like tie av-
erage human drinker. The other morn
Ing when in the act of imbibing his favor
tie beverage the glass became partly awry
and Bolivar made special efforts TO have 1t
properly adjusted Sc that none OF the Ilq-
uId should he spilled.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-25

CHICAGO. July 24.-The low price OF
wheat tempted shorts today and they COW
cred for time, with the result that the
market was firm until nearly the close. A
rumored shipment of wheat from Toledo
here Knocked down the advance, however,
and September closed IS cent lower. Corn
closed Il cent higher aud oats unchanged
Provisions closed firm aud at slight ad-
vance for pork.
In whent there was an active trade with
the volume of business quite heavy. In
itiaI transactions were about at yester-
DAYS fiusl figures. September opening at
53[, aud after selling down Z, rallied =,
declined 1, ruled steadier aud closed steady
at 531L The weather abroad was reported
AS unsettled and exceedingly wet in Eng
Land and this was something OF feature
The decline after the rally toward noon
was due to report that n charter had
been made at Toledo to bring a cargo OF
wheat TO this point.
The opening in corn was Irregular at
AZ for September. an advance OF 14G4
Gems, but il gradually sold down l@l14,
rallied l cent, ruled steady and closed at
49,. The early strength and tiEmness
was attributed to outside buying orders,
! local buying on the continued dry weather
and high temperatures through :he corn
belt.
Oats were higher at the start on good
J buying, but declined later when the de-
| mand slaCkened. Buying at the decline
caused IA reaction and the close was steady.
| The range was Is cent for September.
| Provisions were generally hrm all day
! on covering and scarcity OF offerings.
| Compared with last night September pork
| is 10 cents higher and September lard and
| ribs unchanged.