davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
MASKING TON HoNoRED.
How the Day Was Observed Throughout
 the Country.

 Washington, Feb. 22.-Washington' $ birthday was more elaborately observed here than it has been for a number of years, an additional feature being the patriotic exercises of the National Coun- cil of Women, now in session in this city. The entire local militia turned out under the command of Colonel Will liam G, Moore, headed by the Marine band and by the Sixth United States Cavalry band of Fort Mser.
 The Sons of the Revolution observed the occasion in a fitting manner. A Martha Washington tea was given by the Woman's National Press associa- tdon and Japanese tea at the house of Miss Clara Barton by the Legion of Loyal Women. The Oldest Inhabitants association held it's usual public meet ing.
 The c. A. R. held services at the Met tropolitan M. E. church, N, General Daniel E. Sickels of New York and Hon. Charles A. Boutelle of Maine making addresses.
 The occasion was also generally cele- brated by the Masonic Veterans asso- citation of Washington and other organ izations.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-Ceremonies of a more extended character than have been knownsfor years marked to-day's celebration in this city of the anniver- sary of the birth of George Washington. Banks and other fiduciary institutions and the several exchanges were closed and many business houses shut down either for the whole or for part of the day.
 The principal event was the exercises at the Academy of Music, under the auspices of the University of Pennsyl- vania. The students of the university, preceded by the naval reserve band, marched in a body from the university buildings to the academy. Governor Hastings presided and made an intro duetory address. The orator of the day was Prof. John Bach McMaster, the historian, and who is a member of the faculty of the University of Pennsyl- vania.
 Chicago, Feb. 22.--Washington' birth day was generally observed here to- day, the banks, courts, board of trade, stock exchange and the city and county offices being closed. At all the public schools appropriate exercises were held under the asupices of the Union League club.
 New York, Feb. 22-Washington's was observed here to-day with as much spirit as usual in this city. In the early hours there was a sharp, biting wind. making out of door exer- cises exceedingly unpopular.
 The city bore a holiday appearance in the display of flags and bunting. Travel on the elevated and surface roads was small and the streets were nearly de- serted
 The public buildings and the big office buildings were closed, and very little business was transacted down town.
 Old Glory waved gloriously on the water. Craft of all konds carried one to three flags. Ferry boats, steamboats, | steamships and tugs all flew the em- olem.
 Along the river front the display was general and in effect beautiful.
 Pittsburg, Feb. 22.-Washington' S | was generally and fittingly ob- served throughout Pittsburg and Ale 5heny. Business was suspended at loon. In the afternoon patriotic and ,ivic organizations, several thousand strong, paraded the principal thorough ares
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
o,BoURKE CONFIDENT.
The State Baseball Leagues Prospect

The Stale BasebaII Leagues Prospects,
 Bridgeport. Feb. 22.-James H. O'Rourke feels confident that the Con- necticut Baseball league, recently or ganized, will be a go. He insists that team will be placed in Waterbury before the season begins. The Bridge port club will be made up almost en- tirely of local men, as he claims there is plenty of good material here The Park City Athletic club will use it's splendid grounds in the east end for amateur league games and exhibitions by outside teams. Manager Cam of the Y. M. c. A. club prefers the latter grounds to those at Pleasure Beach be- cause liquor is sold at that place. The season here promises to be lively.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
Liquor Dealers Met.

meeting of the New Haven Liquor Dealers association was held at Elks' hall yesterday afternoon, at which in the absence of the president N. w. Kendall, the vice, president, James E. McGann, presided. Only business of a routine nature was transacted, but a special meeting of the association to take action on some important business will be held in the near future.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
Surprise Party on MSS Sophie Rosinus

A birthday surprise was given in little Germania hall last evening on Sophie Rosinus. Several young friends of Miss Rosinus had so well arranged that the surprise was complete. Among those present were the Misses Lizzie Hugo, Mary Hugo, Catherine Miller, Annie Hugo, Clara Neebe, Anna Miller, Messrs. John Hugo, Charles Hauser, George Hugo, John Rosinus, Joseph Miller and others.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
A Washington Birthday Recital.

Mrs. Bernice Chase Smith, a popular music teacher gave a recital at the Dessauer- -Troostwyl1 School of Music yesterday afternoon at o'clock The program consisted of selections for the piano rendered entirely by pupils of Mrs. Smith, many of whom have at- tained great proficiency. Invitations were issued to the friends Of the parti- cipants, many of whom were present
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
Turned States Evidenoe.

Stafford c. H., Va, Feb 22,-In the trial of Morganfield, the train robber here to-day, Charles J. Searcey,. who was also arrested for taking part in the robbery, testified that the robbery was planned In Washington; that Nor ganfield and himself robbed the car and that Morganfield went into the car while he held up the fireman and en- pineer,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
OBTTU4RT.
Death of Mrs. Eber I. Thompson.

U
 Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, wife of Fiber I. Thompson, died yesterday, aged about eighty-two years. She died of paralysis She was formerly of Ply mouth Conn, and was a very estima- ble old lady, whose death will be much mourned. The funeral service will take place next Monday afternoon at the res idence, No. 51 Salem street, of her son. ;n-law, MT E. B. Bradley, the we'll known picture frame maker of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
The City Missions.

The peoples service at the City mis- sion hall, corner of Court and State streets, is held at half-past seven o'clock every Sunday evening. This service to- morrow evening will be conducted by the Christian Endeavor society of the United church. Other Sunday services as usual.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
Rock of Ages,

F. J. Hassan is working diligently re- hearsing the company of local talent that is to support him in his production of Rock of Ages" to take place at the Hyperion on Tuesday, February 26. Special scenery is being painted for it by Walter Blakeslee, among them the most notable are the Little Church Around the Corner" New York; liar ry HilIs concert hall, New York; the "Shipwreck Scene" and the mission scene showing the Rock of Ages. '" Many specialties. will be produced and M. J. Mccarthy, the tenor of the Church of the Redeemer will sing the Holy City" Among those who will take part are Miss Marie Bree, Mrs. Emily Hall-Wood, Miss Gertrude Leyer- zapf, Messrs. Frank Cameron, Wilter w. Wood, H. l., Warehouse, Alfred HurIburt, Erasmus Hedolin, Owen Hickey, and many others. The box of- flee sale will open this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
DIED IN MERIDEN.
Was Form rIy of New Haven.

Meriden, Feb. 22.-Ellen, wife of Mau- rice Luhy, owner of the marble and granite works on Hanover street, died this noon, aged forty-two years. The departed was formerly Miss Ellen Ryan and resided in New Haven, where she was married to MT. Luby in St. Pat rick's church on Grand avenue twenty four years ago. She leaves her husband and five children.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
ANOTHER.

Another trolley party went over the Fair Haven roads lines last evening in a West Shore car, which was very pret- tily decorated with flags and bunting. The party hailed from "The Hill' and was a very pleasant one of ladies and gentlemen. Foot horns were sounded
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
Annroved by the President.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The president has approved the joint resolution ex- tending from March 1, 1895, to April 15, 1895. the time for making returns of income for the year 1894 under the income tax provisions of the revenue act of 1894.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
Esoaned tl,e fsalInws

Denison, Tex, Feb. 22.-Hunt, the murderer who was to have been hanged here to-day, escaped the gallows at the last moment the governor having com muted his sentence to life imprison- ment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
SeYereIY Hurt.

Morris Mack of IA George street fell in Gregson alley yesterday morning, cutting his head quite badly He was taken to the hospital. He was on his way home from the Concordia ball when he met with the accident.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
DIED LAST EVENING,
Miss Annie Carholme, Victim of the Burn
 ing Accident.

Miss Annie Carholme, the girl who was so terribly burned last Wednesday while doing laundry work for Mrs. Crampton on Orange street, died last evening at about 5 o'clock at the New Haven hospital.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23
west Haren.s New Postmnster.

The senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of c. B. Davis as postmaster at West Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-23

on Third Pagel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
SUNDAYS FIRE.
Two Residences Destroyed asnd one Badly
 Damaged.

Sunday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock fire broke out in the home of Mir. 4. N. Smith. Roadmaster of the Missouri Pacific Railway, on East Third avenue, and it was soon burned to the ground, with entire contents. The flames soon spread to the adjoining house, owned and oc- cupied by MT. Charles MeNew, a con- ductor on the Cotton Belt, and it., likewise, was consumed. Mr McNew saved very little of his household goods, so quickly did the fire spread. notwithstanding the work of the fire department.
 The house of Mrs. Theresa Cook, east of Mr. McNew's residence, occu pied by the families of Messrs. John O'Neal and Jim Hannah, also caught fire and was badly damaged before the fire department could extinguish the flames. Mr. Smith had insurance to the amount of $1 ,250 on his house and household goods. On the Me- New residence there was $500 insur- ance. The damage to the house of Mrs. Cook was fully covered by in- suranee
 The, fire which originated in the house of Mr. Smith, is supposed to have been caused by q stove falling down.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
THE W. B. HOWEL GO.
Articles of Incorporation Filed With Tie
 Secretary of State saturday

Articles of incorporation for the W. B. Howel Company, of Pine Bluff, were filed with Secretary oi State Saturday. I he company will deal in cotton, cotton seed and other farm products. The capital stock. which is fully paid up, is $10,000. The incorporators are: w. B. Howel, J. S. Bailey, J T. Mitchell, NJ. r. Howel and John H. Mobiles. Mr. ". E. H0wel is President and General Manager and J T. Mitchell is Secretary and Treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
LOW Rates to Atlanta

Extre mly low excursion rates have been vile, Chattanooga X St. Louis Railway via Memphis. Mckenzie. Nashville, Chattanooga. Lookout Mountain, etc, on account of the Der 31, 1895. This is the preferred route to the East and Southeast, and passengers for their own benefit should insist and see. that, their trains from Memphis, and through sleeping car service between Nashville and Jackson vile, Fla.,via Chatanoogas Lookout Mountain Atlanta, etc. For luther information ad- dress k. c. Cowardin. Western Passenger Agent. Railway Exchange Building, St. Louis, Mo, or w. l.. DANLEY, c. P. x T. A.
 If Nashville Tenn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
Gone To Mexico With His Racers.

Capt. R. R. Rice, the well known Arkansas turfman, has shipped his string of racers to the Indionola race course, near the City of Mexico, which is owned by +. c. Pates. Among the horses are: Francis, Pope. Chimes, Royal Flush and several other youngsters who have not as yet gained fame as flyers, but of whom much is expected by their owner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
North and Northeast.

If you have any intention of going to the North or East this fall or winter. you should South and West. This is the Louisville < Nashville railroad. which is running double daily trains from Memphis through to Louis Chicago. Detroit. Buffalo and all points North and East. Pullman Sleeping Car Service through. Specially low rates made to Atlanta during the continuance of the Cotton States Exposition. For particulars as to rates and through car service. write
 c. r. ATMORE. Gen'l Pass. Agent
 Louisville, Ky.
 MAX xBAuMGARTEN. Pass. Agent.
 Memphis, Tenn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Lev. Fowler says if you want TO make money sell cotton. He is a firm believer that the price will go lower.
 The sale of futures in NewsY York to- day amounted to the enormous sum ofS10,700 bales, the largest amount ever known in one day. This enor- nous sale forced a decline in the mar ket of 56 points, and q corresponding decline in New Orleans of 9 points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mir. John Brown, who will address the Epworth League at the Main Street Methodist church tonight, is the gentleman who inaugurated the Epworth League fight in Little Rock recently against violators of rhe Sun day laws.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

From remarks made by Pine Bluff cotton buyers today one would in fer that they are all bears. None of them will admit that they are on the wrong side of the market, though numbers of them wear long faces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
Monday, November IT, 1895.

Between the hours of 10 o'clock q. Ill, and , o'clock D. m. the following described real estate. together with all appurtenances be- longing thereto to-wit: West F lot ?, block 2.
 Said property will be sold on credit of three months the purchaser being required to give bond with personal security for pay ment of purchase money. Sale will not be had unless the property brings two-thirds of It's appraised value. DAVID l.. TRIMBLE.
 10 2fdw2629 Executor and Guardian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The entertainment at Merrill Insti- tute tonight, given by the Madrigal Club under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c. A, will be first-class, and should draw a large audience.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mir. John Brown, of Springfield, Mass, is in the city and will make a talk at the Main Street Methodist Church this evening at the meeting of the Epworth League. Every member of the League is earnestly urged to be present and hear him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

@The Sheriff of Garland County has witten to the Governor that he is fully able to maintain order in Hot Springs. and that it would not be necessary for the Governor to order the militia to Garland County.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, October 21.-Spots declined 9-16c making elosnig quata- ton Sbc. No sales with 300 bales to arrive. Futures weak and irregular, and closed as follows:
 Dec, IT; Jan., s. 19; Feb, S.19; Mar, s. g; April, s.25; May, s27; June, s.29
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Over forty ear loads of gravel were unloaded on Third avenue yesterday. This looks like business and shows that the Cotton Belt in- tends to carry out it's agreement, and grade that thoroughfare.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
Execntor.s Sale.

Notice is hereby given that I, as executor of the last will and testament of Maggie K. Trimble, deceased, under and by virtue of the order of the Jefferson Probate Court, made and entered on the 16th day of March 1894, will sell to the highest bidder. at the Court-house door, in the city of Pine Bluff Jefferson county. Arkansas. on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Chas. Burns will show you the difference between suit made by a practical tailor and those ordered at dry good stores, and made up in factories and sweatshops, and passed off for fine trade. Call and see for yourself. 1017 if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Pof. r. II. Sheer, the popular and excellent dancing master who con ducted class in this city last winter, has returned and at an early day will organize another class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

MT. Wallace Arnold and sister, Mrs. Kate Baum, of Greenville, Miss, are in the city visiting their brothers. Messrs. Eugene and Ruff Arnold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Yesterday Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnson captured William Tettis, alias Hut Pettis, who escaped from the officers of Arkansas county in 1892.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

AIr. Elmer Richards has moved into his handsome new residence on West Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Deputy Sheriff Tandy Brewer re- turned from a trip to Arkansas City Sunday afternoon
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mir. Max Heiman and family. of Little Rock, are the guests of Mrs. l.. E. Goldsmith and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Corbett and his companions win not come to Pine Bluff though they were offered handsome inducements 10 do so
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The GRAPHIC has some desirable rooms, just over it's office, that it will rent cheap. Call and examine them. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The Council should takesome steps to force the Valley road to grade Fourth avenue, or at least lower it's grade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Capt. H. R. c. Taylor, of Reeves, was in Pine Bluff Sunday visiting his brothers, Dr. sam and Messrs. John M. and J. G. Taylor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

NJ. John W. Rowsey, q planter living near English, is guest o Hotel Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Master Mechanic k. NJ. Galbraith was q passenger on the north bound Cotton Belt train Sunday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mr. Joe Garrett was welcome visitor to this city this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Spare ribs, pork wienei and garlic sausage at l.. E. GOLDSMITH X Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The steamer John Harbin left the Pine Bluff wharf for Memphis at noon today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Attorney H. R. C. Foster has re- turned from a legal visit to the State Capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Fresh oysters received daily. Three dozen for D cents. r. Pierotti, op- posite Great Red Store. 10121m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mr. John D. Crockett, one of Jefferson County's most prosperous planters, is in town today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mir. J. N. Wheeler, prominent merchant of Warren, is ill the ity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mrs. James NJ. Langford is re- ported to be very i'll today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Examine your flues when you put up your stoves for the winter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Oysters served in all styles. Fancy California fruit. r. Pierotti. oppo- site Great Red Store. 10121m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

NJ. George Madding is in the city on a business visit today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The infant child Of Mr. and Mrs. b $. Trimble is dangerously ill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mrs. ". ". Ware is reported to be dangerously i'll today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The bears on cotton have nearly done the bulls to death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Fresh fish, oysters and shrimps at
 l.. E. COLDS MYTH < Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Mr. Edgar J. Bloom and bride re- turned from Memphis Sunday. and are now guests of the Bluthenthal Hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

MooRE-In Pine Bluff, Monday morn ing, October 2l, 1895, at 12:3O o'clock, Mrs. FRANCIS A. MooRE. aged about 74 years.
 The above most estimaoIe lady was the mother of Mr. D. C. Burforl, at whose home she died, after long illness. The GRAPHIC tenders it's sym pathy to the stricken relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
DIED. 

JoNEs--In Jefferson County. Oct. 19, 1895, MR. $. A. JONES.
 Mir. Jones was manager of the Corinne place this year. He was known as clever gentleman and one of the best cotton raises and managers in Arkansas. He leaves n wife, several children and a large number of friends to mourn his un- timely end. He was buried Sunday morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Capt. ] B. York, President of the Bluff City Lumber Company. re- turned from a business trip to St. Louis last night,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The case of Willie Oracle, by next friend vs. the Citizens Street Rail- way Company, will be called up for trial in the Jefferson Circuit Court this afternoon. This is a damage suit for injuries sustained by Willie Oracle by being run over by a car.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Eugene Fies, the popular furniture dealer. received a large shipment of freight via the steamer John Harbin which arrived from Memphis Sunday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The churches of Pine Bluff were well attended Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
CITY ITEMS.

7he DAILY GRAPHICoccepts ad- .ertasing on he distinct aa,d uncQuivocal guarantee Mat it has duly circula- ton larger than any other daily neaos- papey published in Pine Bluf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Shannon apple. grapes and Cali fornia pears at
 l.. E. GOLDSMITH X Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Two young men rode their bicycles to Linwood and back yesterday afternoon. It was not the good roads nor the pleasure of the ride that caused them to travel this thirty-four miles, but the attraction was the fair, sweet face of one Of Pine Bluffs most popular belles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

The Madrigal Club, at the Merrill Institute tonight. should draw a large audience. Miss Marie Wilber, the Jewish prima dona, is beauti- full young lady with an exquisite voice. Prof. r. F. Williams is unex- celled as master of the violin. The entertainment is given under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the '. NJ. A. A. It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
New York.

NEW YORK, October 21.-Spots quiet, middling SXe. Sales, futures, S10, TOO bales and closed as follows: Dec, s.22; Jan., S.3e; Feb, S.35; Mar, s 40; April, S.44; May. 9.50.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

TheC City Council will hold session tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21

Sunday was a lovely day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-10-21
------------------ COTTON MARKET.
 Pine Bluff.

Pine BIulf. PINE BLUFF, October 2l.-Uplands Shc; bottom Sbc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-18
MURDERED ON BANJO BRANCH.
CowardIy Assassination of a Deputy
L. $. Marshal.

AsheviIle, N. c.. Aug. 1T-Funer details
of the tragedy in Madison country are to
the effect that on the night of Aug. Is.
Zebulon White, United States deputy
marshal. was killed in Banjo Branch. He
was here on businss and also attended
a party. After the party, about II O'Clock,
while on the way TO his cousins. four men.
three of whom he had formerly arrested,
raised an alteration with him. White
called a friend to assist him, who succeed
ed in quieting the matter. They then
got White to send his friend on a
few steps, so that they could have a few
words in private with him. AS soon as
the friend was out of the way they turned
on White with gun and pistols. disarm-
ing White of his pistol and fired four
times. Only one shot took effect, but that
penetrated the heart and killed him in
stantly. The friends returned and was
threatened with death II he attempted
to get away and tell Zeb's brother lie
succeeded, however. in eluding the MUIR
derers and went to the home of White
and informed his people of the tragedy.
The men who committed the murder are
jeff Mace, John Flasher, Newt Mace and
Len Malone. Three of the men are in
hiding, but JEFF Mace. who was cut sew
eral times in the ARRAY, is under arrest