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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
 LAYTON LAID LOW.
Tommy Ryan Knocks Him Out In
 Four Rounds.

Four Rounds.
 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Sept. 15.-Nearlv 500 sports from Omaha. Kansas City, Chicago, Des Moines, Tope ka and othe cities saw the sun of Billy Layton's am bition go down by the hand of Tommy Ryan Thursday night Fight took place in 8 most unusual spot, on a sandbar in the middle of the Missouri river and un- der a tent in which the great Georgia evangelist, Sam Jones, made his first public appearance in tbis section 10 years ago. The sports were of the best class-$5 and $f0 for seats, and strong guard of sentinels stationed around the island, keeping the tough clement away.
 It was the intention to have the fight take place at the rooms of the St. Joseph Athletic club but the Ministers assoei- ation filed a protest with the police com missioners and an adjournment was taken to the island, which is neutral ground, being situated half way between Missouri and Kansas.
 The men were matched to come to- gsther for % rounds, and fight for purse of S2500 and side bet of $500 to decide the welterweight championship of the world. Both men have been training hard and were in frst-class con dition. The latest encounter of Ryan was at Minneapolis, where he bested Billy Smith. Layton's last appearance in the ring WAS at Des Moines, where he licked George Le Blanche, the Marine D Ry&n'a nstic record is a notable one, and Layton has won 57 battles, and has met and bested s score or more of good men in addition. The men fought at catch weights. Small gloves were worn.
 At 11:55 o'clock the men shook hands and the fight opened
 Round Ryan assumed the aggres- sive and led with his right for Layton's neck, getting in light blow \ rapid exchange followed and Ryan planted h.s right back of Layton's ear. He fol- lowed with two heavy neck blows and Layton countered with heavy right ca Ryan's chest A heavy right on Lae ton'a ear closed the round in Ryan's favor.
 Round 2-Rysn reached for Laytons neck aud caught him squarely. \ rusn by Ryan followed and Layton lodged a vicious body right. Ryan followed with a swinging left and caught Lay ton squarely under the ear, knocking him against the ropes. Layton rallied and caught heavy left On the jaw, but was punched by a swinging right on the cheek. which brought first blood for Ryan The round closed with sharp but ineffective exchange.
 Round 3-Ryan swung round with his Jeff and caught Layton's cheek. lie followed with q vicious chin blow. b8t was punched with q stinger iu the eye. He rushed in and brought in sharp stomach blow with the right. which practically won tha fight. Layton stag gered, but the call of tine saved him
 Round 4-Ryan started in to finish his man He piled a stjnger on Layton's s chin which staggered him. He followed 1t with left on the ear which drove Layton against the ropes. Two heavy blows in the face and swinging right handler under the ear tambled Layton over like a jog He was knocked ont and the fight was over.
 Tommy Tracy of St. Louis challenged the winner. 4 good deal of betting had been done with Ryan heavy favorite Dan Creedon, who is matched to fight Bob Fitzsimons, put $500 on Ryan.
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smlcken nlind.

DEs MONIES, Sept 15 C. Van Gin. kle, enc of the wealthiest aud best known business men in Des Moines, Las been stricken suddenly blind. and grave fears are entertained that his sight has permanently gone.
 UveIp1r.erea me oansr.
 SAN DIEGO. Tex, Sept. l5.-Mareus Floes, Ignacio Cuellar and Felipe liar nandez, three prisoners who were con fined here in the county jail, charged with horse stealing, escaped by over. towering the jailer. So far they have not been recaptured.
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THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Engineer Frank Worts was fatally hut in freight wreck on the Hanni bal and St. Joseph railway.
 Robert Tulford. wealthy Chicago contractor, deserted his wife and eloped witn his 19-year-old cousin.
 A suit for an island which has been formed in the Mississippi river by the action of the current is on in the cir. cult court at Chester, Ills.
 Mir. and Mrs. Orsen Higgins were killed and Mary Manley was fatally hurt while trying to cross the track in front of train at Putnam, N. Y.
 The British court has been ordered to go into mourning for the late Cornte de Paris. who was cousin of Queen Vie toria.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

WHEN Jim Adams looks at that 1000 Democratic majority in Jetfer- son county he should feel that his judgment has been vindicated. -- Fort Smith Efeuotor.
 And so we do The election re- turns in this county have resulted in an absolute and complete vindieation of the GRAPHIo's policy, The GRAPHIC spoke the words of true prophet throughout the campaign. Every argument advanced by the GRAPHIC has been justified, and everything said by the GRAPHIC came literally tcue. On the other hand, every argument advanced by the opposition press and the allies of Republicanism was proven by the election returns to be false and un- founded and today we stand in the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
Fresh EinMera.

Miss Joe Coosotte. at No. 22I West Fifth avenue, receives fresh cut flowers every day from St. Louis. Prices as follows:
 Roses, per dozen, Sl00. Carnation Pinks. per dozen, 50 cents. Lilies of the Valley, per dozen a0 cents. Hyacinths, per dozen 50 cents. Any kinds of floral designs, and all kinds of stamping and embroidery done at reasonable prices; if
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STANDARD OIL COMPANY.
Is Has Purchased the Great sulphur
 Deposits In LouIsiana.

Is Has Purchased the Great sulphur
 Deposits In LouIsiana.
 BALTIMORE, Sept. 15.-A special to The Manufacturers Record states that the Standard Oil company has purchased the great sulphur deposits near Lake Charles, La. These deposits are of great extent and several attempts have been made to work them. but from various causes they have failed. Tie price paid by the Standard Oil company Is repo ted to be s1s5, 0oo Orders for part of the machinery needed for development nave been given to q local machinery house.
 The general condition of southern business interests, The Record says, Is very hopeful Bank clealings and railroad earnings continue to show large gains. A number of manufactur- ers are enlarging their works Among the principal industrial enterprises 1o. ported for the week are a $l50. COG brewing company in Virginia, Sl00,- coo brewing company in Florida, a Sl, 900 GOO electrical company at Wash ington, D C., and a $250,000 stove manufacturing company in Louisiana.
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PREPARING FOR THE CAMPAIGN

PHEPhdlN0 FCN 'ttE Sf'''' I 4bIrsy-rive New York Labor orgsniEa-
 tions Meet md Adopt Platform.
 NEw YORK, Sept. 15.-Dslegates of 8 lsNr organizations met Thursday in Clarendon hall and adopted plat form on which labor proposes to enter the political campaign at the coming elections.
 John Lennon, general secretary or the Journeymen Tailors' union and treasurer of the American Federation of Labor, was chosen permanent chair man of the convention, and John J, Kineally, a prominent Populist, perms- nent secretary.
 The platform. which was adopted unanimously, embodies the following declarations:
 Resolved, That we urge the election of legislators favorable to the following demands:
 That the government own and con- trol all the means of transportation and communication, mines and all the other monopolies; the ownership by munici. palities of all street railways. gas and elec,ric light plants and waterworks, nece ssary to public service. and such othee business that may become 8 proper legal local function, and should be controlled and managed by and for the whole people. concerning true and proper government, local, state or ns- tionaI, & i. may be.
 We demand a national currency, safe, sound and flexible, issued by the gen era government ouly, full legal ten der for all debts, public and private, and that without the use of banking corpora- tions.
 We demand that all laws shall origi. nate from the people and be voted on and approved by them before being fna, y passed upon by congress and leg. islatnres.
 We demand the enactment of an ef. ficisnt 8-hour law and q penalty attached for violation of said law by either em. ploy er or employe, and that if shall De obligatory upon the part of district and state attorneys to prosecute. at the ex- pense of the state and upon information received from one or more responsible parties, of all parties violating said law.
 We demand that convict labor should not compete with free labor; that the factory acts should protect women and cmBireu; and that children under 14 years of age shall be prohibited from working in any branch of industry for wages or hire; that the liability of em- pIoyers to employees shall be the same as that of employers to nonemployes; that all conspiracy laws designed to oppress labor shall be abolished.
 Y Q demand the abolition of the COZ tract system of all cities, states and na. tioaa1 public works, and that none but citizens shall be employed.
 We imperatively demand that suffi. cizz5 accommodation for school children shall be provided as one of the most es= sential means of national progress.
 The platform will be sent to every la- Dor organization in the city.
 1t was decided to accept the offer of the Peoples party for the use of its pc hticat machinery, and the following res olution was adopted
 Resolved, That every delegate here be instructed to recommend to hia organi- zation that its members be requested to join the Peoples party organizations in assembly districts upon condition that our platform, as adopted here, be con cured in by that party
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Investigating tho Fires.

SHE'LL LAKE. Wis. Sept. 15.-Assist an Quartermaster General Mshoney and Captain Clarke arrived here Thurs day having been sent by Governor Pecl to investigate the needs of the fire suffer CTS They were in consultation with rhe local relief committee and will send supplies. The fires are still burning a-1 1t required a determined effort tc save Spoonsr from destruction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

Gov. ELECT CLARkB has rendered Col. M. L. Davis, of Dardanelle, the appointment If Private Secretary to the Governor. Mr Davis has ac- cepted and will resign his position as American Consul at Meridia, Yucatan. It is an excellent appoint ment and one that will give general satisfaction throughout the State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
Yoaknn,,s Speenssor.

MCKINNEY, Tex, Sept. 15.-Chsir. man Henry A. Finch has issued a call for the ex eutiye committees of Collin and Hunt counties, comprising thi, ser ator1al distri: to meet in Mckinney on Sept. 22 for the purpose of taking ac- tion relative to the choosing of a can. oaate to fill the vacancy caused by the rest snation of Hon. C. H. Yoakum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

The Baltimore X OhioSonthW hest cts September to 10, to Pittsburg. Pa., account q, A R National En- eampment, at special low rates. good returning until September .. Best line from St Louis, Springfield, Louisville or Cincinnati to Pittsburg
 For rates 0r further information apply to any ageht af the E. x 0. s W. R,Y. q. NJ. TAYLOR, Trav Pass'r. Agt. l05 N Broadway
 St. Lonis, Mo
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New NIe1ico ponnli.ts.

ALBUQUERQUE, Sept. l5.-The terri torial Populst convention nominated T. B. Mills of Los Vegas for delegate to congress. The platform recommends the election of president, United States senator, United States Marshals and pos masters by a direct vote of the peo- pie; abolition of National banks; the es- tablishment of postal savings banks; lib, era. pensions and Swiss referendum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

When a man is in earnest on the subject of curing his headaches let him ask Alton Walker, the leading drug gist of the city, for Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills tand Pefetsl. There is no other remedy like it on the mar ket It ls not a single medicine, but a course of treatment based on the fomula of famous physician It is 8 positive specific for all forms of bil- liOusness, disordered liver, sour stom- ach, etc Sample free
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

STRAIGHT Democracy wen, hands down, in Jefferson and Phillips coun- ties and great credit is due to Editor Adams, of the Pine Bluff GRAPHIC, and Editor Neal, of the Helena World. They were valiant opponents of straight goods and their vic tory is not only over the political opposition, but is a greater one over trucking and weak -kneed compro- misers -Craighead County Sun
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

THE three-cornered campaign in the Ashland district between Breek- inridge, Owen and Settle comes to an end today. The campaign has been hot and bitter, and if it is cor eluded without blood-shed the couu- try will be fortunate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
Twenty three hours to Chicago.

The Cotton Belt train No. 4leaving her at i:l0 q. III. Arrives at Cairo at 1:30 D. m. Making connection with Illinois Central fast mail train arriving at St. Louis at 6:45 D. III. and Chicago at l2:20 a. m Remem- Der this train has free reclining Chair Car. B. Il. Wilson Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
I.atronise Home Ifaetorles..

We have recently added full line of sash and door machinery and are now making all kinds of doors and windows from cypress and yellow pine, which we guarantee to give perfect satisfaction. Better than Nite pine and for less money.
 27tf BLUFF CrrY LUMBER Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
She Bound and Gagged Her.s,s

AKRON, O., Sept. 15.-After a thorough investigation the police assert the belief that Mrs. George Woehlneu. ter bound and gagged herself then fired tho house with her own hansls, instead 9l the work beng done by negroes. There was ! large insurance on the house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

DEMOCRATS in the rural districts are giving substantial evidences of their appreciation of the GRAPH1o's work for the straight ticket byasub- scribing for the WEEKLY GRAPHIC
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
Garment Worker. May strike.

BosToN, aeqt. 1a.-At meeting oi the district council of United Garment Workers Thursday night, delegates re- ported iu favor of a general strike. Ii such action is taken 4500 men will be involved The most important griey ance is, they are working under piece and task system.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
Good Railroad Connections.

Train No. 4 via Cotton Belt Route, now makes close connection at Cairo, with fast mail trains Nos. l and ,, yin Illinois Central R. R., for points on the St. Louis, Chicago < New Orleans divisions. B. H. Wilson,
 Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
100. o.ooo-ricketa-1on.onn

In order to make room for our fall supply of tickets We will. for the next ninety days, sell our Summer Tourist tickets at greatly reduced rates. Come early and often. J. l.. REIN4cH, Ticket Agent Iren Noun tain Route. Pine Blaff. Ark. spt 30
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
St. Lonis ana Retnrn.

On Sept 9th 11th, 18th, 18th 20th 27th and Oct. End, 4th, 9th. llth, 16th and 18th the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to St Louis and return at $l535 for round trip. Tickets good, returning, five days from date of sale. B. Ii. WILSON, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

T.B. GRIssoN, & Deputy U. s. Marshal from Chicot county, was murdered by moonshiner in Pike county yesterday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
St. Loui. Exposition Commencing sept. .

For this occasion the Iron Noun tain will seh tickets to St, Louis and return for one and one third fare for the round trip Tickets on sale SeptemberG II, l3, lS, 20, 2a. 27; Oe- tober ,, I, 8, II, 16 and IS Good to return five days from date of sale.
 j. l.. REINACH, Tkt Agt.
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Remanded without nail.

DECATUR, Tex. Sept. l5.-In the ex- amining trial of Lee Simmons. charged with killing J. D. Witt, defendant was ren,anded back to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

THE election returns in Jefferson county have demonstrated the fact that the GRAPHIC is the peoples paper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
BIank Successful.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. l5.-The Demo cr-;s of the First district nominated Dr. Henry Blank of Washington county for congress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
FOR CITY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce MK. +. NJ HUDSON as candidate for the office Of City Attorney to fill the nnexpired term of Mir. \. R. Grace, resigned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
.Ieekson Lsaves U With corbett.

NEW YORK, Sept. l5.-Ir an inter- view Peter Jackson says: Il leave the whole field to the great champion, He may talk; will not reply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15
A YOUNG GIRLS FORTUNE.
AN INTERESTING SKETCH.


 Nothing appeals so strongly to mothers affection as her daughter just budding into ,VOmanhood Following is an instance; "OuE aauqhfer Blanche, nOw l5 years of age, h9f been terribly afflicted with nervousness, ans had lost the entire use Of her right arm She was in such a condition that we had to keep her from school and abandon her music les, sons In fact we feared St Nitus dance, and are positive but for an invaluable remedy she would have bad that terrible atihehon. We had employed physicians but she received no benefit from thesa The first Of last August she weighed but 75 pounds, and although she has taken oaly three bottles Of kerVine she now weighs I0B pounds her nervousness and symp- toms of St Vitus dance are entirely gone she attends school regularly and studies with com Fort and ease she has recovered complete use of her arm, her appetite is splendid and no money could procure for our daughter the health Dr Niles Neryne has brought her
 When my brother recommended the remedy 1 mad TO faith bn patent medicines, and would not listen to him, but as last resort he sent us bottle we began giving 1t to Blanche and the effect vas almost immediate Mrs R K. Bullock, Brighton. N. '.
 Dr. Hiies' Restorative kerVine IS sold by all arlQQists on 6 positive guarantee or sent direct bv ne Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart ind, on receipt of price Sl per bottle, six bottles for s. eYuress prepaid. It is positively free from opiates or dangerous drugs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-09-15

Entered at the Post-ofice at Pine Bluff, Ark, as second-class mail matter.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-12-14

any degree the quality Of elasticity 10 that
and It is now generally conceded. l believe:
that in this particular, ut least. 1t has failed
to meet the requirements of the situation at
some of the most critical periods In business
affairs of the country" :.
The National Bank Question.
With regard to the Baltimore plan" for
national banks the Secretary says:
the plan suggested proposes to exempt
the Government of the United States from
all liability for the redemption of national
bnnk notes and place the sole responsibility
upon the banks themselves. n guaranty fund
of not less than 30 per centum upon the out
standing circulation Is regarded ns n very
proper and necessary feature of the system"
Then coming down to the tariff he says:
1.-THE raw materials used In the production
of commodities for the use of the people In
their homes and In their various Industrial
pursuits should be free from taxation. IL
our industries are to he probably conducted
reduced cost of production must precele or
accompany reduced prices of the finished
product. e
''Tiie late net, while 1t places upon the free
list Il considerable part of most important
raw materials used in our manufacture, left
iron and lead ores and bituminOus coal, to-
gethcr with seveIA other articles of less con-
sequence. still duliablc, thus not only failing
to put In force Il consistent system of reve-
nue. reform but leaving some of our most val-
liable industries at a yreat disadvantage ms
compared with their rivals differently To-
rutn1
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-12-14
AFFAIRS OF A NATION
REVIEWED IN TIL. PRESIDENTS
ANNUAL ADDRESS.
Recommendations in the Matter of
Currency Reform-Review of the
Great Railroad strike-The Treas
ury Deficit and the Bond Issue.
Message to Congress.


President Cleveland transmitted his
annual message to both Houses of Con-
gress Monday. The paper is not Of very
great length, but touches upon many
important points in national policy.
Among other things the President rec
ommends withdrawal from the Samoan
agreement; the construction of additional
battle ships and torpedo boats; the. for
nation of n national board of health; the
authorization of sllort-term bonds Mt n
low rate of interest and q reform in tho
national currency system. In addition
he calls attention to salient points in the
reports of the members of his Cabinet
and especially Endorses mnny of their
recommendations. Tho President says
The assemblage within the nation's
Legislative halls of those charged with
h duty of making laws for the benefit
of II generous and free people impress
sively suggests the exacting obligation
IL inesorable responsibility involved
in their task. AT the threshold of such
labor now to be undertaken by the Con-
gross of the United States and in the dis
charge of IN executive duty cnjoined by
h Constitution, l submit this commune
cation containing n brief statement of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-12-14

Grand totals. 4. $40, 435. 90 $415. 76O,943
The changes of interest in these esti-
mates present as compared with the ap-
preparations for the current fiscal year are
as follows: y
In the Legislative branch: Salaries and
expenses are increased about $225,O0O,
public works about 100000, public print
ing about $750,O0O. :.
Treasury department.: Salaries and ex-
penses are increased about 100000, ter
ritorial governments are decreased about
$4,000, internal revenue increased $751;
900. of which $4G0,6 is on account of.
the collection of the income n provided
for by the act of Aug. is, 1894.
The estimates for public works are near
ly $4,O0O,OOO in excess of the present ap~
preparations of which about S2,O00,O0OiG
for the continuation or completion of pub
lie buildings as follows: Allegheny, Pa,
to complete, $175,O00; Buffalo, continue.
ton, 100000: Chicago, repairs, $4,000;
Glarksyille, Tenn, completion, $15,OOOs
Fort Worth, Texas, completion, $4O,OOOs
Kansas City, continuation, 100000; Lit
tie Rock, Ark. additions, $5S,O00; New
ark. n. j., completion and additional
lands, 100000; Norfolk, Va, completion,
100000; Omaha, continuation, $2O0,O0O;
Portland, Or, continuation, $10O,O00;
Pueblo, Col, continuation, $4,000; st.
Paul, MIMI, continuation, S150.O00; San.
Francisco. commencement. $15O,0OO; Sa-
vannah, Ga, completion, 100000; Sioux
City, Iowa, continuation, $4,000; WASH
ington. ID. c., continuation, 100000:
Worcester. Mass, completion, $4,000.