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The, Texas Norther.

when l first went to Texas, says
T. Mcriwether Marks, the lecturer,
IAN old Texan took delight in
describing Il northtr to me.
This exageration of curiosities is one
OF the delights and pleasures OF the
old Texas settler He said:''
IL was fishing in lake and very
interested, for was hauling out
great quantities OF fine large cats.
noticed the blue streak in the north
that tells OF the coming OF thenorther
but | was having such good time
| did not stop. The fish were jump
ing up out of the water. the sun was
shining as hot as fire, and | sat
swiping the sweat Off my face. Sud
emily there was loud whiatling and
then a puff of cold wind and Jumped
for my overcoat, and by the time |
got it on, | was nearly fri2 to death.
When | turned and looked at the
lake ii was friZ over and there were
number OF fish lying out on top
where they had jumped up and the
lake friz before they got back. So |
built u big fire and went over the
lake and picked up all the fish
needed. I tell you the norther comes
very sudden"
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NO MORE BIDS.
fAe South Park Commissioners win Re-
ceive No More Bids for the Re
movai OF Worlds FAIR
Buildings.

4 CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-At noon today
secretary William Best of the Board
~ South Park Commissioners, ceased
20 receive bids for the purchase and
femoval OF q large number OF Buildings
m Jackson Park, including the Con-
vent Ia Rabida, and the structures
4cvoted to manufactures, agricul-
4hre, machinery. horticulture, adj
Ninistration, fisheries, the women s
building and stock pavilion and the
music hulls. The secretary's desk
vas piled high with bids, which are
his afternoon to be opened and
lassitied. The specifications pro
&iae that the work OF demolishine
&he buildings shail he commenced i'm
nediately after the bid has been ae-
epted 1t was originally intended
allow the structures to remain
Nuring the summer. but the recent
|sssss 6! 81 q incendiarisH have induced the
- I,.sners to order the park
S iourr'l rs little delay as pos
mite
that
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24
FRANCIS E. WILLARD
lhe Continues to Advise Friends OF hel
Course from a Sick Couch in England

e CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Letter are being
Received almost daily from Miss
Francis Willard. who is still an in
valid at Lady Henry Somerset's cot
tage at Reigate, England giving sug-
gestions to the various branches Of
the Women.s Christian Temperance
Union in this country regarding the
proposed national observance in
March next Of the ninetieth birthday
OF General Neal Dow. Advices re-
ceiyed at the headquarters in this
city state that every state and ter
ritory in the Union has been heard
rom, and that the celebration is
being actively worked up drought
Great Britain and Ireland. All over
the world temperance workers will
take up q collection Oh the same day
.for the work of the Worlds Union.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24
The ehisf.s Cow in the Pen.

This morning Chief Lanford is
"cussin and swearin' because he
found his old COW in the COW cala-
boose. Hevows, asserts, swears and
declares that his cow-just nsa great
many others say--did come
down town and get on the
inside OF the prohibited grounds.
But he found her in the pen '.just the
same and had TO pay ~ to get he,
out and two bitsto have her driven
home.
The Chief. when he had to give up
his bright silver dollar oil on account
Of an unruly COW which had violated
the city cow ordinance, asked imme-
hiately for Mr. Donovan. Hesaid he
wanted to sign the petition praying
for the repeal OF the COW ordinance.
All, Jeemsyl We are In sympathy
with ye. You should teacl your cow
that it is wrong To violate the law
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''SawCiety.''

4 combination Of sound sense. pa-
thos, humor, wit and satire. He as
sails the false. the wrong, the evil
but pleads for the true, the right and
the good. He "whacks' hard, but
"whaeks" where it is needed He
doesnot offend, for his manifest good
nature and boundless hunor take the
sting from sayings that look harsh
in cold type. He both amuses and
instructs, and must be heard to bt
understood and appreciated. What.
ever may be the estimate OF him, none
can hear him and fail to be impressed
by his simple earnestness and SINGER.
ity OF purpose. There is none like
him; he Is simply "Sam Jones.
Tickets on sale ut Altsehuls Cigar.
store from Friday, March to Tues
day II. Secure them early. Seats
will be at premium.
Arrangements have been made to
place large number OF extra ehairs
on lower floor, that all may bt
seated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24
THREE SCORE AND TEN
A Veteran Rope Walker Prosposes to ceie-
brat ,he Event by Many Daring Feats.

LONDON, Feb. 24.-Blondin, the
world fame rope-walker arrived here
this morning from Paris. where he
has been for seyeral weeks, and placed
himself Mt the disposal OF the com
Emittee which has been arranging for
the celebration next week OF his seven
Iticth birthday. He proposes to dem
Ionstrate that he is still alive and
kicking by performing some daring
and wonderful feats on the high
l.opa
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24

PRIYY COUNCIL
called to Windsor Castle to Approve the
Queen's Address

LONDON, Feb. 24-The members OF
the privy council left Paddington
station on a special train at noon to-
day for Windsor in responre to the
command Of the Queen for the pur-
pose OF approving the royal address
to Parliament. The members We're
attired in the usual council costume
of velvet suits with knee breeches,
black hosiery aud Low shoes with
large silver buckles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24
0AKES-DUNCAN SCANDAL.
Miss Duncan Denies the Report and Claims
hat Cakes Had Nothing to 10 With
Her Leaving Home

The DAILY GRAPHIC OF the l6tl
inst. stated that for several week
previous a young lady by the nam
of Miss Duncan had been missin.
from the home OF her parents a
:, kingsland, aud that enquiries haC
been made and friends of the famil,
had tried in vain to find her where
a3outs, but subsequently she was
located in Memphis by some CORES
pondence, as it was claimed, by 8
Mr., John Cakes, OF kedron, whom il
was asserted had seduced the young
lady, and, judging by the letter that
had fallen into thes hands of the
officials, had sent hel. 60 Memphis foi
the purpose Of having the lady's dis
grace covered up BY means of abor-
tian. Mr.. Cakes was arrested by
Federal officers, charged with yiolat-
ing the postal law regulations Ivy
sending improper communications
through the mails, and was taken to
Little Rock, where he waived ex-
animation, making a bond with
the names OF n number of Pine Bluffs
best business men as securities.
Fhis morning a reporter for the
GRAPHIC was sent for to go To the
Hotel Trulock, where there WAS n
young lady who wished to make u
statement through the papers in re-
gard to the recent scandal The re-
porter was invited into the parlors
OF the Hotel Trulock and was in
trodnced to Miss Claud Duncan, OF
kingland
Miss Duncan stated that she had
heard of the news as given ont con-
ceraing herself and Mr.. Oakes, and
that she hoped she would be allowed
the privilege OF correcting the same.
The reporter assured her that she
would have that opportunity, and
the following is her statement
almost word for word:
Il left home few weeks ago with
out the knowledge OF any one and
went to Memphis. Ny reason for
leaving home was my mother and
| h I'd some family disagreement
and | decided to earn, if possible, a
living for myself. In Memphis got
Work to do, but about IA week after
my arrival there | took sick with
chills and fever. As could not work
[ decided to visit my aunt, Mrs.
Nash, who lives twelve miles from
Dyresberg, Tenn. There remained
until Thursday. when ] started for
Pine Bluff having heard of the talk
that was being made, solely In order
TO correct the statements that were
madeconcerning myself. which now
positively state are untrue. Also
that Mr.. John Cakes, OF Kedron, had
whatever TO do with my
leaving home. And To further prove
my innocence | have today submit
ted myself to an examination by two
physicians in this city and here is
what they have TO say" Here she
handed the reporter certificate
signed by two prominent physicians
OF this city which read as follows:
we hereby certify that we have ex-
Miss Claud Duncan and we
find no symptoms of pregnancy or
disease" Now" she said, this is
all have to say in regard to the
matter. "
We publish the above statement
in justice to the young lady. who
claims her innocence of the charges
made.
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SONS OF THE REVOLUTION
Annual Meeting ana Reception in New
York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The annual
meeting and reception Of the New
York chapter OF the Sons of the Rev
olution is in progress this afternoon
at the New Netherlands Hotel. To
night there will be a banquet at
which several distinguished members
of the order will deliver addresses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24

The plantation known as the Cock
rill farm, just east OF the city OF Pine
Bluff, for the year 1891. Will rent
the whole Plantation to any one
man, or will rent in smaller tracts,
to different parties. to good tenants.
Call our Officefnrfnrt INSTRUMENTATION.
Itf JOHNSON & ROBERTS. ACTS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24
ray car

The Cotton Belt pay car arrived
yesterday afternoon and gladdened
the hearts of the railroad boys aud
through them many business houses
III the city. Pay-car arrival i'll this
city is an angels visit to great
many.
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To the Democratic Voters of Jefferson
County.

County.
GENrLEMEN-Being of the same
opinion OF my friend Major Mccoy.
and many other Democrats, in regard
to straight Democratic ticket, and
aspiring to the same office for which
he is Il candidate Chat OF Circuit
Clerk | hereby announce myself
subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic party. Should / receive the
nomination and be elected. can only
promise to the people OF Jefferson
county, that there shall be no cause
on my part. for regrets for having
placed me in so important an office
Most Respectfully
JSo. WELDON.
Dudly Lake Township. Feb 10, 1894.
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Special Notice.

We announce the following special
reduction in prices
Gull lumber at $3 TO - per NJ.
No. dimension lumber, 81 80 per NJ
23tf BLUFF Cry LUMBER Co.
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HARRIS0N'S SLAYER.
fendergraat Denied New Trial and
Sentenced to ltang March as.
Special Dispatch 70 the aRApHlc.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-The court today
denied the motion for a new trial for
Pendergrast, and sentenced the as
sassin OF Mayor Harrison to hang
March %.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24

Seats on Sale at AitschuPs Cigar-store
Saturday. Feb. "a. Regular Prices
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24
A Grand Spectacular Production that
has outlined all OF its class.

The only chance to see the master
work of all spectacular productions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-02-24

ONE FARE FOR ROUND TRIP ON ALL
RAILROADS.
The morning call., 1894-02-03
FOUR SCORE AND TEN.
A Birthday Party Attended by Five
Distinct Families.

Five generations were present and repre-
sented at the ninetieth anniversary of the birth
of Mrs Margaret A. Clay, at 1001 Adeline
street, Oakland. yesterday. The descendants
of Mrs Clay arranged for lifting celebration
of The ninetietn birthday OF their hoDored rela-
tive. ahd good oId-fashoned time was given
to properly commemorate the occasion. Be.
sides the other invited guests, the friends of
Mrs Clay and her granddaughter, Mrs. M. A.
Stephenson, with whom the former resides in
Oakland, there were present the following rep
resentatives of i've generations: Mrs. Clay,
who was born In Tennessee, February 2, 1904
had born to her eight children, four daughters
and four sons. C. Z. Clay, one of The latter and
OF this city, and a member of the music firm Of
Sherman Clay Co., represented the second
generation az mis- mothers ntnetieth birthday
she representing the first generation. The
granddaughter, Mrs. Ii. A. Stephenson, q
daughter of Mrs. n. I. Cherry, deceased, was
there TO represent the third generation. A
sister OF Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. John Suther-
land. who is dead, has descendant in the per-
son OF Jonn Sutherland, a son, who represented
the fourth generation and is the greatgrand-
son. The little two-year-od daughter OF the
latter, Ida Sutherland, was also present, and,
as the great-granddaughter, was the representa-.
tive OF the nth generation. John Sutherland
and his two-yearod Child came on visit from
Fresno to attend the party given In honor of
the lady, who Is yet hale and hearty despite the
30 years which she has passed.
The morning call., 1894-02-03
TROUBLE AHEAD.
Insurance Union Meets
Difficulties.
The Interior Agents Enter Protest
Against Violations of the Re-
bate Rule.

There is trouble in the Pacific Insurance
Union about the rebating of commissions. The
difficulties were brought out at a meeting of
the union yesterday afternoon.
For some time II mad been known that certain
Interior agents were paying high rebate as
40 and 90 per cent, whereas the rules of the
union bind the companies TO a 20 per cent
limit. Agents who work on commission mad
complained that The allowance of so large a
rebate virtually cut them out Of the business,
as on their 80 and 30 per cent commission they
could not afford o rebate
A special meeting of the union was called for
yesterday 10 consider the complaint and The
result was a stormy debate and a row that al
most threatened the disruption OF the organi-
ZatlOn. The agents who have Offices and re-
celye salaries, being able TO afford the 40 per
allow 1t and proposed that the union suspend
Its rule entirely ana give free play 10 the com
petition IN the interior cities.
Opposition, however, was developed to this
scheme on the ground that its result would be
TO drive all small agencies from the field and
concentrate business IN the hands OF few
large concerns.
The main source of the trouble had been in
Oakland and San BeTnardinO. The row there
mad become so lively that the executive council
OF the union had had to declare that iJ could ac-
cept no business al ali fIom taOse places This
was interpreted by some to mean a suspensIon
OF the rules OF the union, and the matter was
considered at the meeting yestel day
The only definite conclusion reached was
that the action OF the executive council di0 moi
mean suspension of the rules.
An adjournment was taken until Monday
when The entire matter VIII be finally settled.
Meanwhile, the members pledged themselves
10 INSTRUCT tnelr agents TO maintain union rates.
The morning call., 1894-02-03
WITHOUT A PRESIDENT.
The Labor Council Accepts Another
ReSi1natiOn

The presidency OF the Labor Council is again
vacant. the third time within a year. T. E.
Hampton the newly elected executive filed his
resignation last night ana 1t was accepted His
successor Will be chosen al the regular meeting
OF the council next week The other officers,
who were elected week ago. were duly in
stalled in their respective positions last night.
communicate lion from the Sacramento Fed
Grated Trades Council containing copies OF the
resolutions recently adopted by that body con-
demn1Dg in UDmeaSured terms the action of
Secretary Herbert and the Naval Board in re.
ducing the wages of employees at Mare Island
was read.
Secretary McGlyDn was instructed to make
the necessary preparations tor the entertain
ment of the delegates TO The State Labor Con-
gress. which meets in this city on February 20
81 and %; TO see that the mr etings were we'll
advertised and the public informed OF The OBJ
ject of the congress.
The morning call., 1894-02-03
PLACED IN PRISON
Two Supposed Footpads
Captured.
They Are Charged With Holding Up
Waiter and May Have Com
mitted Other Robberies.

The police have arrested two men who are
believed TO have been very actively engaged in
The fOOtpad business in this city for several
weeks and perhaps even for months. They
we're neatly caught by Officer Patrick Shea,
and il is believed that they can be sent to the
pententiary on charge of robbery, which was
eutered against them yesterday at the new
lily Hall prison.
Last Wednesday morning between IL and 1
O'clock, while +. Saunders. waiter, employed
81 the Palace Hotel, was on his way home, 1852
howard street. he was stopped by two men aud
Iaade 10 stand and deliver. He had reached a
roint on Howard street, between Sixth ana Sew
enth. and was hurrying along when he was sud-
denlv confronted by a burly figure which had
emerged fro m doorway, and in an instant he
was looking down the barrel of a long aud
shining revolver. Throw up your hands, -
said the holder Of the pistol, ''and be quick
about it."
Saunders hands went into the air instanter,
and Immediately another man, whom he had
not at first observed, took hold OF him and be-
gan TO unbuttOn bis coat. This man was very
short and stOcky built. He went through the
victims pockets with great care. but succeeded
In finding money. He, however. possess
himself of Saunders nickel watch aud gold
chain.
Now" said the larger of the two men,
td0n't you make a noise until We get away
from here. II you do I'll take shot al you"
The robbers then walked rapidly down How
aIu street 10 RUSS WDeT6 tDcy D1Ok6 INTO
run. Saunders followed but lost sight OF the
fngltives al Columbia Park.
He reported the case To the Chief of Police
Thursday and gave full description of the
robbers. Officer Shea few hours afterward
arrested very short man at the corner OF
Filth and Howard streets. He gave the name
OF Tom kearns, ana Saunders declared that lie
was the man who had taken his watch. Thurs
day night the officer invaded room at S36
Howard street and arrested the occupant who
said his name was ID. A. Williams. though
when taken to the prison he declared his right
name was j. Z. A. Williamson. Saunders also
identified him as The big man who held the re-
volver TO his head. Officer Shea found In VII
liamson's room knife and revolver, the latter
answering the description of the weapon which
had been pointed al the walters head.
number OF persons have complained to the
police that they had been 'held up'' by very
tall and very short man, and IL is believed
that the two men now In custody are the ones
who have been committing the crimes
Williamson Is very tall muscular fellow,
about 30 years of age. Kearns is only g years
of age
The morning call., 1894-02-03
THE WOMAN'S CONGRESS.
Important Meeting of the Managing
Board Yesterday.

The managing board of the Woman's Con-
sresS Auxiliary held an important meeting
yesterday morning at the Occidental Hotel.
Arrangements were completed for the unveil-
ing OF the Hosmer statue this afternoon.
committees were appointed as follows: Com
mlttee On prOgramme-MTs. George L. Gaden,
Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper Mrs. john Vance Cheney,
Mrs. Charlotte Perkin s-StetsOn, Mrs. C0rdelia
hlrkiaDd; committee on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
1eorge L. Sage, Mrs. COTdelia Kirkland; COM
mlttee on invitation and arrangement-Mrs. l..
o sherman, Mrs. Edna Shell Poulson; COM
mlltee on finance Mrs. Mary W. kIDcald and
Mrs L. 5. Sherman. The committees were
gwen the power To increase their number
The corresponding secretary, Mrs. George L.
Gaden, reported the receipt of great number
vi -. lettefs expressing sympathy and interest IN
the work of the WomanS Auxiliary, from
prominent women throughout the coun try.
among them were letters from Mrs. Potter
raImer, Mrs. Charles HeDrOtin, Miss Helen
CampDei, Rev. AntOinette Brown Blackwell,
Mrs; Annie Nathan Meyer. Kate Gannett
wells, Mrs. Martha Strickland, Mrs. Kate
upper Cabin of Los Angeles, Mrs. Sarah
fTatt Carr of LemoOTe. Frances Fuller Victor
OF Salem. Or; Mrs. Louis z. Drexler, Mrs.
hnoX Goodrich OF san Jose, Mrs. Moore Nc
Sonas OF Los Angeles, Miss Susan Wade of
Sana Barbara, Mrs. Mary Sheldon Barnes OF
Paio Alto. Mrs. Mary Lynde Craig. Miss Milli-
cent w. Shinn, Miss Sarah Severance of Santa
cara, Miss Harriet Strong of Whittier, Cal.
IL was announced that Miss Jane Adams, the
founder Of the famous Hull House in Chicag o.
would arrive IN this city at an early day. It
was decided 10 invite her TO address the
Moman's Congress Auxiliary Board and m en-
Ders OF the council. the vice presidents and the
congress Association at place TO be nereaf ter
selected.
Encouraging reports of progress were re-
celVeG from all quarters where the work of Or
ganlzation IS going on. A virtual promise of
cooperation was also received from the par
lament which has recently been in session in
southern California. Several offers of benefits
were announced from various quarters so that
aIIogether The managers of the Woman's Con-
gress were much encouraged.
The morning call., 1894-02-03
SQUIRE McARDLE.
A Bartender Blossoms Forth as an
Irish Gentleman.

Patrick McArdle, the whilom toddy- mixer
and later saloon-E eeper. has blossomed forth
as Squire McArdle Of Bendaren. County Done
gal, ireland. When the news reached him
some time ago that he had fallen heir to his
fathers estate by the death OF an elder brother
without issue he kept the matter secret for
some time. Until he had disposed OF several
thousand dollars worth OF property In this city
Ardle did not wish IL known in his parish that
he had dispensed mixed beverages at Monterey
or swt pit IN dimes, quarters, halves and dollars
sort. He therefore departed quietly for the
Green Isle. Now, however, that he has been
installed In the dignity of squire McArdle has
let the cat out oil the bag and explained the
cause OF the sale of bis property 10 San Fran.
cisco and his mysterious departure from Cali
fOrDia.
The morning call., 1894-02-03
THE FAREWELL GAME.
Boston BaII-Players Preparing to
GO East

The Bostons will make their final bow before
The local cIanks Tomorrow, that being sched-
uled as their final game on the coast. In honor
OF the event they propose TO revive handicap
baseball for one day only, and agree TO concede
nve scores TO any team that Manager Gilbert
can get together, ana further agree TO dispose
OF the aggregation with regular pennant-
winning pace.
Manager Gilbert is collecting the pick OF the
California players who are still iD the city. and
declares that The champions will go back TO
beant0wn with cOlOrs trailing in The dust. At
any rate the management promise good game,
ana it VIII be San franciSco's last chance TO
see game played by professionals for some
time TO come
The morning call., 1894-02-03
A Park Ordinance Questioned.

The authority Of the Park Commissioners to
arrest persons found peddling tickets In Golden
Gale Park was brought in question In Judge
Joachimsen's court yesterday when H. Z.
Bush. tlcket-scalpeT, who had been arrested
by Offlcer Thompson for violating park orui-
nance, was called for trial. Bush had license
TO sell tickets in the city and county, aud his
attorney argued that as il was issued under a
statute passed since the passage of the ordi-
nance under which the Park Commissioners
prohibit The traffic he had a right TO carry on
the business In the park The matter was con-
tlnued to give the Commissioners Chance TO
present arguments and the officer was in-
strncted 10 make no more arrests in the mean
time,