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OTHER PRIZES.
The Ladies Coming Out Second in Each of the Graphic's Contests to Re
 Given Fine Hats.

The Kaufman Bazaar Company, always alert and enterprsing, an- nounces that it will give to each per son coming out second in the GRAPH Ic's typewriter and bicycle contests, if such persons are ladies, the cholce of any hat displayed at their fall opening. It does not seem right that n person. after making a hard tlsht1of the typewriter or bicycle and com ing out second probably by only q few votes, should getnothing at ah' and the Kaufman Bazaar Co.,, reallz- ing this, thoughtfully offers beautiful prizes to such persons, pro yided. of course, they are ladies. The hats may be selected from their hand- some display and without regard to nrice. whether it be $aor $20. Know ine. as all Pine Bluff ladies do, the heautiful and costly hats thls flrhl always carries in stock we can ex, nect to see a lively contest for secoha place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
FRANCIS scHLADER.

Wonderful is the story of Francis Sehlader, who is looked upon as new Messiah by the people of Cen tral new Mexico He is said to bear U strong resemblance to the pictures of the Christ He tastes no food and his touch gives sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, motion to the halt, peace unto the suffering. Like the Christ, he won his follow CTS by his kindly deeds, and those
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
AMUSEM ENTS.
"The Arabian Nights.

Mckee Rankin's superb company of players opened the Opera-house under it's new management last even- ing, and, although greeted by q small audience, ably presented "The Arabian Nights" one of the most Imaginable comedies ever witnessed by our theater-goers. Mr. sydney Drew, as "Arthur Hummingtop,' in his peculiar style, succeeded in keep ing the audience in one continuous laughter during his entire presence on the stage.
 Mr. Drew was assisted in his mirth- making by his accomplished and prettyswife, xho as Rosa Colom- bia," shared the honors of the eve ming with her husband.
 Mr. Ernest Walcot, as Joseph Or merod, and Miss Annie Leonard, as "Mrs. Gillibrand," proved themselves to be finished artists, and the re mainder of the company were wei up and far above some of the high
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20

who persecuted him, threatening him as an impostor, Q sharper, sehemer and lunatic, he has trans formed into his staunchest friends. For more than two weeks he has been followed by hundreds wherever he has gone, and stories of his cures are beyond belief. Each and all, high GOT lowly, he treats the same, and from no one will he accept cent for the services he has performed. The fame of the Healer" has spread over the entire country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
A COMING EVENT.
The Athletic Association Will Bring 8n Another Entertainment That VIII Please the Null
 titude
tftu,fe.

On the evening of August 28, the Pine Bluff Athletic Association will give benefit performance at it's arena on East Third avenue for Jack McCamby, member of the As sociation who has been stricken with paralysis and is now in deplorable condition
 The affair promises to be Q most interesting one, as the sports of the evening will consist of ten round glove contest between Billy Pool and Joe Drew, Billy O'Donnell, and q number of other noted pugilists will give exhibitions of the manly art.
 Harvey and Hall, two colored pugi- lists of local fame, will go on in 20- round contest for Q gold medal and the championship of Pine Bluff
 Another feature of the evenings entertainment will be several wrestling contests between the most expert wrestlers of this city.
 The most perfect order is guar anteed at this entertainment and as the affair is given in purely chari- table cause and the price of admis- sion-50 cents-is within the reach of all, the arena will be filled to over flowing on this occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
ra,yn Tennis Tournament.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 20 Play Ill +ba annual tournament of the United states National Lawn Tennis Assoc ;.+ion for the championship of the Tinted States began on the Casino courts promptly at lo:3O 4s tnls 1nofI'- ID n ing. In the opening contests h. U. Wrenn. r holder of the cup, is meetlng tn, 3 tha o winner of the "all corners" The list list of enteries is the most notable ln !, rho rhe h history of the associations tour UT ,nu an,oants and includes, among others, the The double champions, Hobart ala ana Harvey, the Neel brothers Ear Lhrnea' Everts and George e " re'ln' 1,hocn .ca" and m navland. Ils ", In the tournament and lio s,aiatin, i" ,n matches, which are open f"nsGI'1'ip1 {" all players beaten in the first n,,tch - oh actually played, prizes offered for for the winner and runner-up'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
Labor Organizations Meet.

LAMPAsEs, Tex, August 20. -One of the most important meetings ever held by organized labor in the Lone Star State is i'll session here today. It is joint meeting of the Federated Trades of Texas, the State Fedora tion of Labor and the Texas State Farmers Alliance, which thre organ. izations joined in issuing call for a convention to tonsideri all matters rela ting to the condition of labor in Texas and the Southwest. It is be- lieved that separative political ac ton will be one of the results of the conference. The attendance exceeds that of any labor meeting ever held in this State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
CHAS. [. NE EWTON,
 NEW YORK RACKET STORE.
A JAIL DELIVERY.
Six Negroes Make Their Escape From the
 Monticello Jail.

MONTICELLO, Ark, Aug. 19, 1895. Saturday afternoon, while Deputy Sheriff Walter Wilson was feeding the prisoners at Monticello, he was at tackled and overpowered by the pris- oders and six negroes escaped. Wilson whose pistol had been taken from him by the negroes, soon gave the alarm and the town people promptly set to work for their capture. They were overtaken several blocks from the jail and made to stand, threaten inc to shoot if their pursuers ad- vanced. Messrs. Jack Carey, Dave Mills, ]. F. Burks and Jas. Bonnet, the foremost of the pursuing party, continued to advance and the negro who had Wilson's pistol fired. Quite number of shots were exchanged but no one was hit except MT. Ben net, who received a flesh wound in the face The prisoners were all cap tured except two. The negro shot Bonnet is very desperate, and is now under arrest for the murder of a white man at Tillar some time last year. There was considerable talk of lynching him, but the more con servative element prevailed and he was quitely returned to jail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
THE CITY COUNCIL.
A Regular Meeting of that Body Held Last Night and Much Business
 Transacted.

The City Council convened last evening in regular session, with Mayor pro tenn Atkinson presiding and tke following Aldermen present: Boyee, Goaa, Hightower, Howell and Saunders.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 Chairman Boyce of the Cemetery Committee, reported progress on improvements being made in Bell wood.
 Aldermen Miller reported that the mouth of the sewer was in bad condition and needed work, as the drainage was not good and sickness would result to the people in that vicinity unless it was improved. The matter was referred to the Sewer Commissioners.
 Alderman Saunders made q report most unfavorable to the city prison and favored paying 15 cents per day for each prisoner and have them confised in the county jail.
 Alderman Boyee and Iightower did not believe the city could afford to pay the extra 15 cents per head, and thought it would be cheaper to repair the city prison. On motion the matter was referred to the Board of Public Affairs with power to act as it thought best.
 The Board of Public Affairs was instructed to purchase matting for floor used by fire department for sleeping purposes.
 Messrs. Brewster and Alexander, Commissioners for Paving District No. 8, addressed the Council with reference to several culverts.
 On motion the Board of Public Affairs was instructed to have the City Engineer draft plans and spe- cifieations, and advertise for bids, with power 10 act
 The oath of office of Board of Im- provement Commissioners, ]. B. Talbot, and c. N. Hart, for District No. 8, and c. M Philpot, of No. 6, and s. c. Alexander. Jr. and C.Voss of No. ', were received and ordered filed.
 A petition was read from Q num- Der of merchants asking an ordi- nance to be passed regulating sale of secondhand clothing by dealers. The matter was referred to the City Attorney.
 An ordinance establishing the grade of Barraque sdreet, Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Six avenues, and Chestnut, Pine and Main streets, was passed.
 An ordinance regulating slaugh- ter houses, was read second time and laid over.
 On motion Mr. Nichols, the En- gineer of the St. Louis Southwest ern Railway, was allowed $50 for his services in assisting the City Engin ger in establishing grades.
 The Board of Public Affairs was directed to purchase clothes tC clothe the prisoners. so as 10 enable them to work on the streets. Adjourned.
 REPRESENTATIVES,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
day Morning Graphic, July 14.l

Fnnday Morning Graphic, July t4l
 GRAPHIC with this issue FAes two popular contests upon a of public favor. The first Bt Will be for a new No. , Smith Pef Typewriter to be given to the Eglady or gentleman who shall 'e the largest vote as determined #eoIlpons cut from the DAILY FHlo and voted before September
 at which time the contest fecosed.
 second contest will be for a Frch bicycle, which will be given young lady or gentleman re- g the largest vote in this con-
 ms prize will be d Monarch NO. 10, weight, twenty-twO us' the price of which is $100. wheel is the best possible model pod flders, and is light and easy ag' but strong and serviceable. m this contest be won by a lady, 'a give the fortunate winner a s'ch Model No. II, weight, y'two pounds, and price $1OO. T most elegant wheel for and is guaranteed to stand up suu to ride easy. It is very s,elght and as strong as a ,lia-
 ,aine. This contest will also @'uded September l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
Cheapest tss St Cheap

We want you to come around and see US. Come and look. It won't cost you anything, and perhaps you will see something that you want or something so cheap that you can't resist it. We deliver goods to any address. Special inducements in all lines Shoes, Piece Goods, Ho- wear and Furnishing Goods, Cut lery and Pocket Knifes, Stationery, Notions, Ladies' and Gents Hats, Handkerchiefs, Table Linen, Laces, Ribbon, Fans, Umbrellas, Shades, Mating, Mems and Boys Pants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
'S T,r5H TIFF
 AndHERE E r'a;s. is;
 TO GET THE -@ssgsS5Y BIddEsT BARGAINS
TO GET THE:
EVER OFFERED.

We have made a change in owner ship and will now offer to the pub lie the biggest and best bargains ever seen in Pine Bluff. Remem- Der we are one price to all You can buy as cheap as you neighbor.
 We are the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20

Seals, Stencils and rubber stamp orders taken at this office. 1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20

|'a'antl
 |s' ls what the photographer he don't have to. because Eeoa visit us (and most ever.y-
 u town does) you get what
 a''t' exactly what you want, N aWay pleased. Gall again
 ''en' ANDERsoN-MEYER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20

DECULIAR in combination, pro- portion and preparation Of ingredi- ents, Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses great curative value. You should TRY IT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20

See the splendid performance at the Opera-house tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-08-20
W0 PRETTY PRIZES.
E GIVEN TO THE READERS OF
 THE GRAPHIC.

PeWriter and Bicycle for Two of the Pst Popular Ladies or Gentlemen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16

ing and the consequent posrponenent
of the publication OF the annual report.
The stock closed within = per cent OF
the lowest The coal shares were IA
vorable Influenced in the early dealings
on reports OF an agreement on the al
iotnlent question. but later selling cauS-
ed a reaction in which most OF the
gains were lost except in Reading.
which closed at the highest point touch
ed. an advance of = per cent. while
Lackawanna is down a per cent from
yesterday. \ renewal of speculative
purchases in New England sent the
price up IL per cent, the last being the
best price touched General Electric
was bought mainly for the Boston &C
count during the morning, selling up
l3s per cent, TO 305s per cent. IN the
afternoon there was sharp selling which
caused a decline Of = per cent. re-
covered al the close, leaving a gain Of
= per cent. The other changes on the
day are fractional except that Central
Pacific advanced Ii per cent in sympa-
thy with improvement OF the shares in
the London market. which was due 10
the satisfactory result OF the sharehold-
ers meeting held in London today. The
market closed about steady.
Speculation in bonds was less ami
mated today and there was an absence
Of buoyancy which characterized the
trading OF yesterday and the proceed
ing day. The net changes Of the day
disclose but fractional Improvements
in the speculative securities. but more
material appreciation is noted in the
active mortgages. The aggregate sales
We're $l,4i2,000.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16
SWEET YELLOW NANsEMoNDs.
The Arkansas Valley UnequaIled In tn
Production of sweet Potatoes.

The lower Arkansas valley cannot
equal northern Colorado and Utah iOr
Irish potatoes but when il comes TO
the sweet variety OF that root the
world is challenged 10 either excel or
equal us. Three or four counties, or
"a section of the valley about one hun
dred miles long extending from Hutch
inSon to the Indian line and for anoth-
er fifty miles into this territory viii
become famous in time for superior
quality of sweet potatoes. The warm
sandy soil and all the other conditions
seem just right for the production of
that crop TO perfection. W. .. Eldred
whose farm is some six miles south OF
the center OF the city, has for years
made a speciality of sweet potatoes.
His Yellow NansemOnds are becoming
widely known. He does not put them
on the market until about the first of
March each year. His last years crop
now on sale, are as fine, Smoothe, sweet
and plump as if dug from the earth but
yesterday. One basketful which We par
ticularly. refer to, surpassed the finest
we ever saw. Mr.. Eldred's Sweet Vel
low Nansemonds ought 10 make him
a fortune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16
a YANKEE BANANA FARM.
Established uoasstIy. Bnt No~ Em7toys
Twelve Steamship

Twelve stsamships-
T. Is % interest 70 Americans, as
showing what can be done IN tropical
enterprises. 20 know that the largest
banana planta Jns "a Jamaica are
owned BIZ al American company. This
conpauv was formed IN is77 and has
now q capital Of t50J,o with sur
Jus ot e.. 600 600. owns 1900 arrcs q
land and leases some 1900 more en-
uIO-s twelve steamships 20 carr 20
fri, 20 the United states, and annual
y ships about 900. 90 buacAeE - ban
anas and 5.009, go cocoala's, b-s.Les
considerable quantities @: pinsr .5 al
spice. coffee and COCOA Tho l&lc- ca
The plantation IS done ~ both n'Tro-t
aai East Indian coolies t1--e go o-t.-;
latter being employed. az a1ot--r -
p1Ttat.on u. them beng Sy.1. - b5
.Lade. Upwards q coo -r-- rs s-e la.ly
~ barnes % carry the tT--t f-1-1 tls
plantations 20 tie saip~. so bead o.
working oxen are used fcr F-77~ir7 az!
other work. AID large ac1-..o-ai
number % cattle is ser.- "a lie s--zz.1 {,
land which helo1rs - - cor. 'a-T-
The s-earrshir4 = che com rnr 2 q r. -
.-veI re 10 al and pig between f'o~- -
thur and tle ports - Boston. = ---u1-s
and Ph-s->. 1h.s- TErE z-e - .--u
,.--sels a-.r ,.~e 'I-. - coed wI
"a a ve-- .s-@ss--- 1r,t ~ :-szsgr-t-
~ sr-.. t-,E recently tAe carr -
q -as5.sr ge-s vas 70 Sic issue, Tt iva
r-e7y -rs-e.s. the Ezras'at.~ ard -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16
COUNTRY RICH III FOSSILS.
Tbs Bad Lands = Bonanza to the Darfng
ing Geological students

"The Bad Lands said Horatio Gar
rett, one OF the most earnest rock del
vers OF the party from Princeton coll
lepe that recently visited the Bad
Lands Of North Dakota and Montana
10 collect fossils, are I strange com
bipation OF desolation. horror and IN
conprehensibIe freaks OF the primeval
world. There are lofty peaks, bare
and brown-baked into spires of burn
inc rock by the hot sun OF million
wears. The valleys between are white
deserts. covered with the bitter, dusty.
binding alkai that has made all that
country desert worse than Sahara
ever was said TO be.
The rivers run white or turbid with
this alkaline concretion IN winter, and
are dry and dusty channels IN the SUM
mer. The peaks, the valleys. and every
feature of the whole region, Ia fact
seems 70 be thrown down upon the earth
in natures angriest Inood-a hideous
condemnation, in which 0ven the geo
logical strata are displaced and en-
tangled. This strange region was once
the salt-washed bottom Of a sea, and
traces Of the receding W ayes are visible
on every hand. The fossils, which were
now our main pursuit, are mostly nqust-
ic animals Few birds and those mostly
Of the semireptilian character, arc
found among them, while innumerable
bones Of gigantic saurians dot the shale
and sandstone OF The valleys Mingled
with them are remains Of bear, ante
lupe and buffalo, and relics Of en inter
mediate age, the bones Of the mhsto-
dons and elephants-nOt mammoth
and Of a thrce-toed equine, one " tAe
ancestors of the horse
Some ot the sauriaus Of the eocene
and mioceDe periods were indescriba-
I bly, hideous Looking upon Tie re-
/ mains Of these monsters and gazing on
the awful scenery Of the county-a
/ bit Of hades upturned 20 view. one
T might says il any wonder the Indians
+ Stunned the Bad Lands and said they
were haunts Of ghosts and the home q
evil deuons2'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16

New York, March 15.-Bradstreet's
viii say tomorrow: There are fewer
favorable trade adVices this week than
unfavorablc ones but in most Instances
they outweigh the latter, which point
to the continuance of small volume Of
business and quiet demand.
In addition TO increased competition
here by Australian woods, demand for
the raw material has fallen off and
word is received that American dress
goods manufacturers are using cOnSid-
cradle Australian mixed with the Amer
lean staple The dry goods trade con-
tinues depressed, production being III
excess Of demand, cotton goods being
moved generally only as concessions.
On the other hand, prices present the
longest list OF increases within a week
for many months. Among those prom
inent are the advances in bes-cuer pig
iron f0G15 cents; 3-l6 cent on cotton;
wheat - cents; Indian corn i per
cent; pork $1..5 per barrel; lard so cents
and sugar lilo cent Higher quotations
are also reported Tor leather and hides
with demand more active and the fall
ing Oft in stocks Of petroleum Is made
a basis for higher prices Tor that sta
pie.
Material Improvement in the iron and
steel industries Is indicated 10y the ad-
vance in beSSemer. by higher prices for
man QidctDfeO iron AT ~. LOUIS, large
orders placed for southern pig iron and
receipt of orders for considerable lots
of rails at Chicago. This is significant
among favorable features of the Week.
! but at the south gains are shown in
sales Of leaf tobacco and the demand
/ for naval stores. Among eastern IN
| dustries. makers of shoes report the L.
cent advance fully maintained
Quotations are unchanged Tor WOOL
[ - Z
live cattle. while concessions IN prices
! are rumored 10 have been made on coal
/ contracts and are apparent for print
cloths. steel hilletS. copper and eggs.
/ Exports of wheat ldoU~ included as
wheaO from both coasts this We X
amount To 3.7Sl.GVA bushels compared
with 3 -. 600 bushels last week. 5.I9l. G10
/ bushels in the week , year ago and with
/ ISIS. 600 busl els IN the week three years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16

New York. March 15--BrGCsrre=t' 3
Financial Review tomorrow wII say,
The market continues u ue entirely
professional So far a. the participation
i concerned but there - ample evidence
that there i a large interest which
had been inactive Up 20 the adjourn
r1aut OF congress are once more TAX
ing prominent part IN manirulatlve
movements While hesriSE influences
have been at work, particularly IN con-
nectiOn with the expected reductions q
the 81. Paul and New York Central div
idends. the market has shown through
out the week a certain CuGetore e
strength which may b. accounted for
by The fact that the street : sc4U.r-
inE mora and more confidence ia The
ability OF the goVe-um ent bond syn
dictate 10 control the existing market
and prevent specie exports Tor @ con-
siderable longer period. Another mat
ter which Is not without its influence.
Is the Improvement IN pvic-S Tor q mum
ber OF leading COMMODITIES such IS
wheat and cotton The ba~leE-u= -
the money market. too. does C-- So
cape attention and although its effects
are partially offset by knowledge q The
fact that The financial Gr-a nEensnts
of the bond syndicate would account
for the temporary absorption of loan
able funds, there IS feeling q sa-.z-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16
SILVER AT sINTY-TWO.
Advance i'm the White Metal Explained he a
N,.w York Hnliion Dealer.

New York. March 15.-Five thous-
and dollars warth of silver certificates
sold on the stock exchange this morn
ing at g. This is the highest price
paid for them in long time.
one of the leading bullion dealers IN
this city speaking of the recent advance
in silver said today to the Associated
Press Wall street reporter that 1t was
due 10 speculative buying in London,
which market governs the price or the
metal here. The chief factor In the rise
was the expectation that peace would
be made between China and Japan
which would increase the demand Tor
silver. independent OF any war lndenl-
uirv that might Toe called for, by open
ing I'D the Chinese trade TO the world
So far as his information went the Lon
don banks with connections in the east
were not stocking up with silver. NOT
wirhstanding that fact ne believed the
white metal would reach niger leveL
Tho offerings Of silver in this market
he declared TO be about up 10 the aver
age and said there was no eNlueitt
that The shelters We're holding PACK
rrair products for n rise. The OUTPUT
NJ silver had decreased materially win
i'm the past two years and that tact he
stated must be taken into consideration
in basing any calculations as 10 IN
present offerings of silver com par
with thos. Of a date previous L '"O
y-aarS ago
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-16
ARE PUTTING on AIRS.
Chief Massey Fences Out the Loafers and
the Tramps-

Chief Massey has had a nice railing
eight feet high put through the room
at police headquarters and now the
place has more the appearance of q
bank or a first class joint.
Charley Adams says that people come
in and smoked and put their feet on his
table until ii was impossible for him TO
write.
Then the night clerk, VIII Allen
sometimes has Valuables in his pos
session and anybody was at liberty to
walk in. Now anybody having bust
ness at headquarters can step up TO the
little window and transact his business
and depart at his leasure. The i'm
provement is valuable and adds bus
mess like appearance 10 police head
quarters