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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
NATIONAL ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE.
First Annual Convention Has As
sembIed in Washington.

Washington, d. c.. Dec S.-The first an
nual national convention of the Washing
ton Anti-Saloon League onened today at
Calvary Baptist cnurcn with a large at
tendance of delegates. The league IS
federation of churches temperance soci-
cites and other organizations opposed to
the drinking saloon without regard to
party lines or UNCONVENTIONAL differences,
and has as it's only motto, THE Saloon
Must Co." Delegates appointed by the
general conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, the national convention of
the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of
America, the National Kelley League the
High Tent of the Independent Order of
Rechabites of North America, the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temperance
Union and some 50 other bodies were pres
ent at the opening session today, together
with representatives of the various local
allied leagues scattered throughout the
country.
Among the representative delegates
present were Congressman Elijah A.
Morse. of Massachusetts; Rev. DR.. A. J.
kynett, of Philadelphia, the eminent
Methodist Episcopal divine; and among
the lady delegates, Mrs. Margaret B.
Platt of the District of Columbia; Mrs
n. R. Morrow, of West Virginia; Mrs. r.
II. Jones, of Virginia; Mrs. Emma c
Buorne, Of Delaware, and Mrs. Anna c
Hammer of Pennsylvania-all of whom
are presidents of their respective state or
CARNATIONS of the National Woman:
Christian Temperance Union. Arch
bishop Ireland, of Minnesota, who is vice
president of the organization, is expected
here tomorrow
The opening session was called to ordel
by Hon. Hiram Price, of Iowa, United
States commissioner of education, who il
president of the organization.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
LAND BOOMERS DISHONEST DEAL.
Used the Names of Soldiers Orphans
to Secure Property.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. S.-Colonel W. r.
Hill, a land boomer widely known in
Kansas as the founder of Hill City, has
been arrested under an indictment re-
turned in the federal court and is ac-
cused of defrauding the government 1t
IS charged that, operating under the fed
eral law which permits every orphan OF
a soldier in the late war to take up 100
acres of government land, Hill has ac-
quired over 80 quarter sections of Graham
and adjoining counties. 1t is charged
that Hill, after securing his own appoint
ment as guardian of soldiers orphans,
would locate claims in the names of his
wards. Later, after securing title to the
lands for his wards, it is charged, 1t was
his practice to go into the probate court
and there file bills for money expended
and services rendered. These bills would
amount to so much that an order of court
could be secured for the sale of the lands
in settlement of the Indebtedness. The
lands so sold are said to have been pur-
chased by Hill in the name of j. p. Pom
eroy. formerly of Atchison, but now of
Cripple Creek
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
THE MESSAGE COMPLETE
CONTINUED from Third Page.)

mical expenditures, will overcome all dencien-
In the meantime no deficit that has occurred
or may occur need excite or disturb us. To
meet any such deficiency we have in the treas
ury, in addition to a gold reserve of s100 000 000
a surplus of more than $12S. OO0, 900 applicable to
he payment Of the expenses of the government,
and which must, unless expended for that pur-
pose, remain a useless hoard If not ex-
travagantly wasted, must in any event be per-
verted from the purpose of its exaction from
people. The payment therefore. of any
deficiency in the revenue from this fund is
nothing more than it's proper and legitimate
use.
Justifies Withdrawing Funds.
The government thus applying surplus, for
tunately in its treasury, to the payment of
penses not met by it's current revenues is not
at all to be likened to a living beyond his
income and thus mourning debt encroaching
on his principal. 1t is not one of the functions
of our government to accumulate and make
editions to fund not needed FOR immediate
expenditure. With individuals IL is the chief
object OF struggle and effort. The application
an accumulated fund by the government to
the payment OF it's running expenses is a duty.
An individual living beyond his income and
embarrassing himself with debt or drawing
upon his accumulated fund OF principal is
either unfortunate or improvident. rhe dis
friction Is between government charged with
the duty of expanding for the benefit of the
people and for proper purposes all the money
it receives from any source and the individual
who is expected to manifest natural desire
to avoid debt or to accumulate as much as
possible and to live within the income derived
from such accumulations to the end that they
may be increased or at least remain unimpatr-
ed for the future and enjoyment of himself
and objects of his love and affection who may
survive him.
1t is immeasurably better to appropriate our
surplus to the payment of justihable expenses
than to allow IL to become Invitation to
reckless appropriations and extravagant ex-
penditures l suppose 1t will not be denied
that under the present law our people obtain
the necessaries of a comfortable existence at a
cheaper rate than formerly. This is a matter
Of supreme Importance. since II is the palpable
duty Of every just government to make the
burdens of taxation as light as possible. The
people should not be required to relinquish this
privilege of cheap living except under the
stress of their governments, necessarily made
plainly manifest
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
ON TRUSTS AND MONOPOLIEs.
Poxver Must BE Curbed Through Leg
fsIative Channels.


Another topic in which our people rightfully
take a deep interest may here be considered.
efer 10 the existence of trusts and other huge
agencies Of capital. the object OF which is to
ecure the monopoly OF some particular branch
Z trade industry or commerce and stifie whole
sale competition. When these are defended 1t
4 usually on the ground that though they in
rease profits, they also reduce prices and thus
NAV benefit the public. 1t must be remem-
bered however, that a reduction of prices to
he people is not one of the real objects OF
hese organizations nor is their tendency neces-
arily in that direction. If it occurs in par
ticuiar case it is only because 1t accords with
he purpose of interest Of those managing the
scheme Such irrational results fall far short
OF compensating the palpable evils charged to
the account Of trusts and monopolies Their
tendency is to crush out individual independ-
ence and hinder or prevent the free use OF
human faculties and the full development Of
uman character Through them the farmer,
the artisan and the small trader is in danger
of dislodgment from the proud position of be-
ug his own master, watchful of all that
touches his country's prosperity in which he
has a. Individual lot, and interested In all that
afrects the advantages Of business Of which
he is a factor. He is RELOCATED to the level of
a mere appurtenance to great machine. with
little free WILL with no duty but that of passive
obedience and with little hope or opportunity
rising in the scale of responsible and health
ul citizenship. To the instructive belief that
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
MEETING OF NEWSPAPER MAKERS
Secret Session to Consider Improve
ment of Trade.

New York, Dec. S.-Meetings of the manufac-
turers of newspaper being held in secret
in this city. F. B. Fullerton of the Manufac-
turers' Paper Company said to a reporter of
the Associated Press:
about a dozen manufacturers realizing that
their business was in bad condition, have
come together for consultation and adopting
some arrangement whereby the trade can be
improved. Several suggestions have been Of
fered but as yet no plan has been adopted
It is probable that the outcome of these con-
situations will be the appointment of a COM
mittee which will consider all suggestions and
advise some definite plan of action. When a
definite plan is formulated shall have no hes
itation in telling all about It,"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
TO A DAUGHTER OF BoNAPARTE.
Approaching wedding of Count de
MOII<e-Huitfe1dt.

Washington, d. c., Dec. S-The festivities
incident to the marriage Thursday of Miss
Louise Bonaparte. daughter OF Jerome Bona
parte and great granddaughter of Jerome Bo-
naparte. younger brother of Napoleon l., and at
one time king of Westphala, to Count de
Moltke- Huitfeldt of Denmark, were inaugur-
ated this afternoon with brilliant reception
at the Bonaparte home on K street TO the
members of the diplomatic corps and several
hundred friends of the brides family. Short
" before the reception the marriage contract
was signed and witnessed The wedding on
Thursday will be one of the most brilliant that
the capital has ever witnessed. Cardinal Glib
bons is to officate at the nuptial mass
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
HANNA is NOT A CABINET MAKER.
SAYS Such News Must Come From
Mckinley Himself.

Washington, Dec. ST have nothing to do
with the selection of McKinley's cabinet and
any news concerning II must come from him."
This declaration was made by Chairman Han
ma today when asked whether Senator Sher-
man was likely to become a member of the
cabinet From other sources of a high char
acter it is learned Mckinley will ask Sherman
to accept one of the most important portfolios.
Whether the senator will accept is seriously
doubtful.
Hanna is in favor of having the inaugural
ball in the new congressional library building
instead of the pension office, but is meeting
with opposition from Senator Morrill, and 9TH
ers
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
RECORDS OF FLYING WHEELMEN.
Hale Thirty Miles Ahead of Rice,
Shock a Poor Third.


New York, Dec. S.-The great throng
which until late this evening cheereo
the wheelmen in the six-day international
cycling contest now being held in Madi-
son Square garden were repaid for their
hardihood in facing a stiff wind and a
nasty mist which fell during the day.
When the band began playing at o clock
the riding was most spirited. Teddy
Hale, the young son of Erin, had just
scored his ZOE miles, and Rice had SSS
miles to his credit. Schock, during the
hours between and o'clock, did some
very fast riding. Pierce, who had been
sleeping between and Z o'clock, came
on the floor refreshed and went to work
and soon jumped ahead of Elkes, and it
soon became apparent that he intended
to crawl up on some of the favorites.
At midnight there were 16 men still in
the race. The four leaders had scored rs
follows: Hale, no; Rice, TAI; Schock, ia;
Reading, 701.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
TWO WATER ROUTES TO SEATTLE.
One Through Flooded Valleys, the
Other on the Sound.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. $50 high have the
waters risen that take a row boat
at South Seattle and by following the flooded
valleys intervening go from this city to Ia
coma, a distance of 40 miles. the usual land
route This afternoon the water In White
river at the railroad bridge rose to a point six
inches higher than the November flood and It
is still rising. Miles and miles OF the North
ern Pacific track are inundated to a depth of
several feet between Seattle and Tacoma and
TO get the road in first class repair again will
be like rebuilding II for many long stretches
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
CAN MEET THE c. P. COMPETITION.
Permission Granted the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern.

Chicago, Dec. S.-The chairman of the
Western Passenger association today
granted permission to the Northern Pa
cifc and the Great Northern to meet the
competition of the Canadian Pacific and
of the 500 line on excursions from points
in the northwest to New England.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
Immense chronological Museum.

The purchase OF a 500-acre lot near London,
to be gradually covered by immense eth
biological museum, is urged by Professor
Flinders Petrie. who finds existing museums
far too small to receive the materials ex-
plorers are so rapidly unearthing.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
Canadian Troons.

In the dominion OF Canada there are about
40, 900 militia. The permanent military forces
consist of about 1O00-artillery. infantry, and
cavalry,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12

Made Into Paint.
Prussian blue paint is made from the ashes
OF the burnt hoofs OF horses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09
MINUS HIS CLOTHES.
A Third Avenue Barber is Depriv- ed of the Usual Habiliments
 That all Men Wear.

Yes he took everything. That is everything in sight and would have taken more If the opportunity had been offered. On Saturday last barber R. F. Price bought new outfit in the way of clothing. He put on all that becomes a man. Last night while engaged in the peaceful pursuits of his business, he lost his newly gotten goods. Mir. Price sleeps in the rear of his barber shop and has never dreamed that anyone would dare to pass through the front and seize upon his goods and chattels." But the bold one did pass and did seize. He took coat, vest, pants, shirt, shoes, socks, nec- tie, etc, etc. Mr. Price would know those clothes anywhere, and patrol man Charles Vance says he is onto them too. Under the circumstances the covetous yarlet had better not dress up for sometime to come.
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RUN DOWN AT LAST. .::s .:s
J. H. PilkingtOn Lands Bob Quinn Aftera
 Months Chase.

About month ago Bob Quinn broke into the house of W. c. Goode in Washington township and stole 3 pair of shoes and various other articles suited to his taste. Some how he made his escape, but escapes don't t amount to very much in Wash ington. The eagle eye of Constable Pilkington is always peeled for rum awavs and in fact for yiolators of the law in every way. He kept that eye wide open for Quinn, and sometime last week heard of his be- ing in Little Rock. From there the eulprit went down the Iron Noun tain road. That was enough. Yes terday morning MT. Pilkington came back with him, having run him down in the town of Arkadel- phia. The prisinor didn't want 10 come, but the officer would not be so uneiyil as to forget the face of an old friend and finally convinced the estray that he was really the man he wanted or at least the man he was going to have. He is now in iail.
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TO NIILWAEKEE.

Annual meeting Baptist Young Peoples Union of America, Milwau- kee, Wis, July Is to 19, 1896. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt will sell tickets to Milwaukee and return at one fare. From Pine Bluff $2l B. Tickets on sale July IA, 15 and 16. Return limit tickets will not be honored leaving Milwaukee prior to July 20th nor later than July 9, except that an extension of return limit can be secured by depositing ticket with joint agent at Milwaukee on or before July 20, 1896.
 I. W. FARLEY, Agent. E. W. LABEAUIE, G. F. X T. A.
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Lost

Between Bell Ferry and Jones Park i, One Lefever Hammerless Shot Gun, 10 gauge. A reward of Five Dollars will be paid to the finder by return ing same to 0. F. BREWSTER. d2t
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To St L0uis.

National Peoples Party conven- ton, American silver convention, St. Louis, Mo-. July 9, 1896. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to St. Louis and return at one fare for the round trip from Pine Bluff, S1l.50. Return limited July ?, 1896.
 ], W. FARLEY. Agent. E.W. LABEAUME. G. F. X Y. A.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Prof ]. H. Witherspoon will take ten or twelve pupils for instruction in special branches at Prof. Jordan's school house, Monday, July 18th. Call or address at 1912 South Olive street. 1dtf
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To Fort Sm tn. Ark.

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, (colored) July 7th to 9th, Fort Smith. Ark. For this occasion the Iron Mountain will sell round trip tickets on the certificate plan for $s.75 Limit of certificate July 18th.
 H. B. MIZELL.
 Ticket Agent,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09
TO ENGLAND.

Cheap rates to England account fishing at Clear Lake. Until further notice the Cotton Belt Route will sell on every Saturday and Sunday round trip tickets from Pine Bluff to England at 50c. All tickets sold at this rate will be limited to Monday following date of sale.
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COULD WIN WITH TELLER.
A Prominent Arkansan's Views as to Democracy's Probable Suc-
 cess in November.

Col. George w. Murphy, one of the foremost criminal lawyers of Arkansas, passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Rison. When seen by the GRAPHIC reporter and told of Col. Smithee's remark that the Democratic party would have hard time of 1t even fighting on free silver platform, he agreed with the newspaper man thoroughly. He was asked the usual question: "What will they do at Chicago?'
 "Oh, I don't know. How should II? I think, like Smithee, that we are going to have a hard time, but believe that we can win with Teller as the nominee.
 Do you think he will be the nom- inee?"
 "I believe he will, though, of course, I can't say. :"
 Do you favor his nomination?" ''I believe that it would be the best policy, and, therefore, fayorit. ' Col. Murphy is one of the best conversationalists to be found any where, and he grew eloquent in his pleading for free silver. Through his unconscious earnestness quite crowd had gathered around him in the lobby of the Arlington Hotel as he spoke in feeling terms of the present stricken condition of the people.
 And I tell you, sir" he said, his voice growing lower as he spoke, I can't by any means see through the shadows. If we win with silver | look for more depressing times than we have ever had. The creditors will collect all that it is possible for them to get before they are forced to take it in silver lI other words,
 they want the money of double value, made so by the demonetiza-
 tion of silver After a year or so of distress matters will adjust them selves and more prosperous times may be hoped for. The Govern ment will never be questioned. There will be no trouble about maintaining a parity. That is, of course, if silver wins. If it's gold--?"
 The southbound train had arrived and still brimming over with enthu- siasm for his cause he boarded his car. Here he was greeted by number of his friends. On the steps this great genius of the legal profession in Arkansas turned to the reporter. There was a suspicion of tears in his eyes as he said while the train began to move: We can't tell. Let us hope for the best. .
 The U. s. G0v'f Reports l eho.., Oou~f QaLfnv pnxvder
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COTTON BELT ROUTE.
Cheap Rates to Points on This
 Popular Route.
TO TYLER, TEXAS.

Texas Fruit Palace, Tyler, Texas, July Sth to 22nd. For this occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to Tyler, Texas and return at one fare, $S.35. Tickets on sale July 7th, to 2lst. Return limit July 2, 1896.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mrs. Maud Felner leaves this after noon to spend the summer in acool- CT climate. She will divide her time between Old Point Comfort. that queen of watering places and the mountains.
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PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.
PINE BLUFF. ARK. JULY 9, 1896.
CITY ITEMS.

The DAILY GRAPHICoecepts ad- ..rtssiag on the distinct and uneQuiuocol suaroatee Mat it hos q daily circuid- fion larger than any other daily neaos- oaper puJhshed ia Pine Bluf
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Twentieth Century bicycle Ian terms. Will not go out We carry cheaper lanterus in stock, but you will find 1t economy to buy the Twentieth Century. Hotel Trnleck Block. ". E. OWEN & Co. ( 2Sdtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

s The Pine Bluff Gun Club is indulg- ing in d competitive shoot this after noon. Medals will be awarded to the champions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Dr. A. R. Sherrill came up this morning from the thriving little city bearing his name.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Misses Louise and Florence Four since, arrived this afternoon from Centre Point and will spend som e time in the city as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Harris.
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All the late newspapers, maga- zines, books and periodicals and stationery at Mitehell's. No. 205 Second avenue. l7 dtf
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Mir. Ben Christopher, who repre- sents the Ralph Snuff Co. in this sec ton, is enjoying months yaca- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09
TO LITTLE ROCK.

State Convention Peoples Party of Arkansas, Little Rock July 15, 1896. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Little Rock and return at one fare. Tickets on sale July 14th and 18th. Return limit July r, 1896.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mrs. D. E. Barbee, who for several days past has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Sidney Trigg, left this after noon for a brief stay in Fordyce,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

sA Judge W. D. Jones is on the sick list today. He expects to leave for Sugar Loaf Springs next Tuesday to recuperate.
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Come and see our complete stock of bicycle bells. Any price,2Oc to $2. We have whistles ifyou would rather have them. Hotel Trulock. W. E.. OWEN & Co. 6 2Sdtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mir. Ike Newman, proprietor of the Newman Hotel of Greenvillc, Miss, and an inventor well known, passed through the city this morning en- route home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

$. Messers. Charles and Carson Orto will entertain the "Sweet Sixteen Club" this evening at their residence on South Laurel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mr. $. Galligan, a prominent mer- chant of Fucker, is in Pine Bluff to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

You will need bicycle lantern They protect accidents. The Twen- tieth Century is the best and you cannot jar it out. Hotel Trulock Block. ". E. OWEN < Co. 6 2Sdtf
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The Steamer I. N Harbin arrived to-day from Memphis with large cargo.
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Rev. c. c. Golden. Presiding Elder, of the Pine Bluff District, will preach at the River Side church Friday night. The public is cordially invit- ed
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Mir. Robert York. the victor in the Fordyce Oratorical contest, has gone to Hot Springs to spend several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mr. Henry Duncan, the well known lumber dealer of Sleeth, came down this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mir. !. Granville, or Jonesboro, is stopping at the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mir. |. II. Oaks of Kepren is n Pine Bluff visitor to-day,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

MT. E. k. Williford, of Dumas is in the city and registered at the Ar lington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mitchell is the only summer drinks man on Second avenue. Ii you don't believe it. call and be con- yinced. No. 205 West Second.
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The genial hardware drummer Mir. r. H. Harris of Joliet H., is reg istered at the Ttulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

All kinds of summer drinks q Mitchelfs. , l1 dt
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If you want an expert to examine your wheel talk to Mir. Winkler, at Hotel Trulock. W. E. OWEN < Co.
 6 2Sdtf
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Mr. H. :. Vaughn, of Texarkana, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

The Worlds Fair Tests
 showed no baking powder - pure or so grcsf in leave eni1e power q the Royal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

| OSTBetween Bell Ferry and Jones Park
 Lone Lefever Hammerless Shot Gun 10 gauge. A reward of Five Dollars will be paid to the finder by returning same to 0. F. Brewster. 6 dg6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-07-09

Mrs. Nose Miller is quite sick.