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COMMANDS A PREMIUM.
The New $1 Silver Bill 25 per Cent
 Above Par.

A number of the new Sl silver cer- tifcates have reached Pine Bluff, and they are magnificent specimens of the engravers art and attract the admiration of all beholders. Several of the new bills can be seen at the Citizens Bank. In speaking of the new $l certificate, the New York Critic says:
 ''The new $1 silver certificates now command a premium of p cents. At first the premium was , cents. When it was discovered that tie word tranquility in the extract from the United States Constitu- tion in the scroll on the front of the bill was spelled wrong-only one ' being used the premium was raised to 10 cents. Then came the news that the printing of the bills had been stopped to correct the error, whereupon the premium was ad- vanced to 25 cents.
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BLUM's DRY GOODS EMPORIUM
 GOES TO THE WALL.
Attachments Run Last Night to the Amount of $3S, ,529 .-As-
 sets About $75,000.

About 9:3O o'clock Saturday night attachments were run on A. Blum s Dry Goods Emporium to the amount of $38, 529.6l, and the doors closed.
 The days work was about done, and the clerks were preparing to depart for their homes when the Sheriff entered with significant legal documents in hand, which he read to Mr. A. Blum and then proceeded to post on the door The Sheriff took possession of the establishment, and was a frequent visitor thereto for the next half hour, to post ad- ditional attachments.
 The attachments run were in the following order and for the follow inu amounts:
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40 to 50 per cent in the bottoms Acreage about 10 per cent larger than last year. About 20 per cent less acreage was planted in corn this year than in 1895, and it's general con- dition will average about 50 per cent as compared with last years. It was too dry in the spring for oats; same for the other crops named, which will all be inferior and not one-half of what they were last year.
 For the next year the conditions of the farmers will be bad. Those in the hills will not make any corn to speak of, and there is no mast to fatten what hogs they have. The farmers in the bottoms will, perhaps, make enough corn to do them. but not enough meat. Poorcotton crop will leave them without any money with which to buy necessary sup plies. Credit has not been so exten- siye this year as formerly; conse- quently merchants have not much out, but will make only poor collec- tions. However, think merchants are generally in fair condition and no trouble about payments is antic- ipated. Trade will be very sorry. A good many farmers are under and some of them will fall behind this year on interest.
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ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS.
The following additional attach
Total ...................-.. .s3S.5.

Immediately after the failure a GRAPHIC reporter sought an inter- view with Mr. Blum. When asked the amount of his liabilities he said they would probably reach $50,000 or $6O, 900, while his assets would run from $75, 900 to $l00, 900, in cluding book accounts.
 His failure he attributed to the stringency of the times and the scarcity of money. He said his creditors were being pushed for money, hence they were not in a position to extend him any further limit or credit, and were, therefore, forced to close down on him.
 MT. Blum's financial misfortune will be received with universal re- gret throughout this section of the State. For several years he has conducted the largest mercantile establishment in this city, and up until the panic struck the country he did a large and prosperous ousl' ness. His name is a household word throughout this section. His establishment was dress goods and dry goods emporium that would dc credit to any c;.y in the South, ano
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THE BOLTOCRATS
Meet in Little Rock and Select Dele. gates to the Indianapolis
 Convention.

In response to q call issued by Mai. c. B. Moore, as provisional commit teeman for Arkansas, 8 mass meet ing of dissenting Democrats was held in Little Rock yesterday (Monday) to select delegates to the Indianapo- lis bolters' convention.
 Capt. ". I. Stowers, of Morrilton, was selected as chairman, and Maj. R. H. Parham secretary.
 Delegates were selected to the In- dianapolis convention as follows: s. W. Fordyce, Hot Springs; John M. Moore, c. B. Moore, Geo. r. Rozell, Maxwell Coffin and W. II. Wright, Little Rock; ". J. Stowers. Morril- ton; J. k. Reeves, Camden; T. P. Full ton; Siloam Springs, Lev. Fowler, s. T. Mallory, H, King White, J. B. Trulock and John NJ. Taylor, Pine Bluff.
 Alternates-Geo B. Rose, w. C. Radcliffe, Little Rock; J. B. McDon- 1 OuEA Ds T Oib J. k. Tolbert, Clarksviile; c. D. Gee, D. V. Snow, Camden; J ohn w. Good win, Little Rock; c. H. Puryis, Hel ena; L. P. Peyton, Bentonyille; Dr J. T. Jelks. Hot Springs; c. H. Blank Bentonville; Chas. A. Bloom, w. D Hearn, Pine Bluff; R. H. Parham Little Rock; John E. Bradley, Arka delphia.
 Resolutions condemning the Chi cago platform and nominees and in dorsing President Cleveland wer' unanimously adopted.
 The meeting was addressed by Gen. H. King White, Capt W. J Stowers, Morris NJ. Cohn and others expressing the sentiments of the bol tccrats, and strongly condemninl the Chicago nominees and platform after which the convention ad ljourned.
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his name was a certain guarantee ol the best goods in the market.
 His embarrassment has been known and talked of in financial circles in this city for several weeks, but it was the universally expressed hope that with the coming of fall business he would be able to tide over his present financial difficult ties. That the attachments were run thus early is additional evidence of the stringency that prevails in the money markets which is causing all creditors to close down on their debtors.
 The GRAPHIC extends Mr. Blum its sympathy in his financial sorrow, and we sincerely trust that his em- barrassment will be short lived and temporary.
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REPORT BY COUNTIES.
JEFFERSON.

Present condition of cotton crop is bad, there being but little or no rain from July until recently, which caused cotton to stop growing ana to throw off all the forms on more than half of the stalk. The excess siye heat caused it to open prema- turely, and most of it is now open and being picked. Recent rains will dc more damage than good, causing the cotton to be dirty and trashy Has been damaged fully 50 per cent
 about 9 per cent of full crop vii
 be made in the hills, and probably
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 NO. 32.
PRICES or PAPERS.

In consequence of the scholarship contests now being conducted by the GRAPHIC, there is great demand for extra papers. We have therefore adopted the following scale of rates for the same; 200 copies or less. ] cents each; over 200 and up to 800 copies, at 1 cents each; LOGO and over. at 2h cents each. Each newspaper has wocoupons-on for the Mozart and one for Nettleton. Place your orders early if you don't want to get left.
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poor trade prospects. Some farms under mortgage. but think most of owners will be able to meet interest.
 GRANT.
 Condition of cotton crop. as com pared with 1895. is very short and poor, both in amount of cotton and staple. No damage by insects, but it will not make more than 20 to 9 per cent of full crop. and late rains will help very little, if any. Acreage about 10 per cent larger The corn crop is also cut very short, and will hardly have over 9 to 90 per cent of last years crop. Very little oats or hay raised in this county, but all other crops, outside of corn and cotton, also cut short a considerable extent. Some of the farmers have corn enough to last them until next year, but most Of them will have to buy bread and meat before next sea- son. The merchants will make poor collections, consequently those sell ing on credit are in pooreondition, but think, generally, they will be able to meet their obligations. Fall and winter trade will be light, as the farmers have very little money and merchants have about all they can carry. Very few farms in tAis section are mortgaged; think these will be able to pay taxes and interest, but nof nc;nainoI
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 We observe from the proceedings in today's Gazette of yesterday's 'boltocrat" convention at Little Rock that "Mr. Fowler. of Pine Bluff, invoked divine blessings upon the gathering" This announcement was read with surprise and amaze ment by Mir. Fowler's friends in Pine Bluff today. No one suspected that he could be ''vociferous with prayer" or that he entertained de- signs upon the ministry Heresstes seat in the front row in the amen corner must be reserved for onr friend Levenworth Fowler.
 I'M.
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AS COMPILED BY R. G. DUNN &
 COMPANY.
Showing Condition of Counties in Arkansas, Whose Trade is Tributary to Pine
 Bluff.

Through the courtesy of Mir. W. P Hutton, manager R. c. Dunn x Co. we offer to our readers the crop re port made up from reliable author ities. It shows the condition ol things in general in the territory which trades largely in the Pine Bluff morket.
 It is with regret that we say the outlook is rather discouraging. From the estimates given after al lowing for the increase acreage in cotton, these counties will not raise, at a conservative average, over 60 per cent of last years crop. Last years crop was twenty-five to thirty per cent short of full crop, and when this is taken into consid- eration the outlook, to say the least. is anything but tlattering.
 The corn crop will not average over 8 per cent of last years crop. which was a good one. In some localities there will be some corn carried over from last year. which will help matters considerably; but many farmers. before next seasons crop is gathered, will be compelled to buy both corn and meat.
 Other crops, comparatively speak ing, are poor. In some localities there are many hogs raised. but there is no mast to speak of and scarcity of corn for hog feeding pur- neses. However. as rule, there has not been enough meat raised and many farmers will haseto buy some. The general average will show the farmer ill q poor condition, but Us q rule, the merchants seem to have credited cautiously. However, only fair collections are anticipated and the prospect for fall and winter trade is not very bright.
 QUESTIONS ASKED.
 The following list of questions were sent out to about 100 cores pondents in about sixty counties, and the replies follow, by counties; 1.-Comparing this years cotton crop with last years, what is the present condition of the crop in your section? To whatextent has it been damaged by heat and .droutb? Will the late rains help it much? Has it been damaged any by insects? What percent of full crop will be made?
 2.-Is the acreage larger or smaller than last year? If so, what per cent?
 3.-What is he condition of the corn crop compared with 1895?
 4.-How are the oat, hay, potato and sorghum crops this year? 5.-What is the general condition of the farmers? Will they make enough meat and bread this year to do them until next planting time?
 G.-What is the general condition oi the merchants in your section? Will they make good, fair or poor collections? Will they be able to
 meet their obligations this fall and
 winter when due?
 7.-What are the prospects for fall
 and winter trade?
 $. Are any of the farmers in your
 section under mortgage? If so,
 will the owners be able to pay the
 interest this year?
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On account of the protracted ser vices at the Main Street Methodist Church there will be no prayer meet ing at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Members are Requested to go to the Methodist meefing.
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ESCAPED WITH FINES.
BALD AND COOPER FINED BY THE L. A. w. RAGING
 BOARD.
The Result of a Fight Between the Men During the National
 Meet.

Tom Cooper and Eddie Bald were fined $50 and $25, respectively, by the racing board of the League of American Wheelmen last week.
 This ends the punishment they have received for their football antics on Fountain Ferry track It all happened in the home-stretch of the fve-mile national championship, when they gave a visible manifesto ton of their regard for each other. They had seen their faces exchange positions on the percentage ther- mometer, and both men felt as though the marks of high degree should be his.
 PoKED HIM IN THE RIBS.
 Cooper had been doing his best riding during the entire week. He had received nearly all the cham pionships he wanted, and intended to make the fiye-mile affair his crowning glory. But Bald shot up from some place, and acted as though he was determined to dissipate Cooper's dream. Cooper, 1t Is thought, conceived the same idea, because he straightway set out to prevent it, but not in accordance
 
 with his usual custom On the con trary, he seized the "white-fyer" by his purple sash and poked him with his elbows. He finished first in the event, and then his real trouble be- gan. He was disqualified, and there were threats of suspension hanging over both the participants.
 By the mercy of the board they were permitted to square themselves with racing rules and conduct of circuit-chasers by the payment of the fines. Cooper was the quickest to act in the affair, and by virtue of it paid the greater fine. It was gen erally thought that Bald should be exempt from any action of the boarC. But after arguments were listened to: setting forth calmness and long suffering as the chief qualities of the racing man. Bald was assessed $25, and the board adjourned.
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Will Lambeth, a horse trader, was arrested yesterday evening on war rant charging him with embezzle- ment. A pistol was found on his person at the tim C of his arrest.
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The season for "quail on toast' will soon be here.
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poor trade prospects. Some farms under mortgage. but think most of owners will be able to meet interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28

act as appraiser. Lawrence brought his
man 10 Mrs. Friend. but she was not
prepared TO settle. 50 he went before
Justice Vincent and stated his case. The
Justice agreed 10 issue a civil warrant
for Mrs. Friend and Lawrence placed
his claim al $40
The war,ant was served by Cyclone
and Mrs. Friend stated that he offered
60 adjust the matter for 81. saying that
the Squire was dishonest and would do
anything for money
Constable Samuels denied that he had
agreed TO accept 81 as a bribe. hut ad-
mittcd that he had represented the JUS
ticc aS a thief Then II was that the
Squire gave the Constable the lie. Mr.
William II. Beveridge was present as
counsel for Lawrence and Common
wealth's Attorney Sands represented Mrs.
Friend.
1t is thought that Mr.. Sands viii pro-
coed against the Constable for malfeas-
ance In office. Justice Vincent denies
absolutely gol OF the several charges
made against him by the Cyclone"
Work on tearing down the old Hcnrico
county courthouse ~ rapidly progressing
The 0urtyard walls on the Main-street
ana Iwenty-sccond-street sides have
been torn down.
The pavements have been taken I'D
and the whole place presents a dismant-
Id appearance The furniture Of the
treasurer's building has been removed to
the clerks office and Deputy Treasurer
Jeier was busy at work IA his temporary
quarters yesterday.
The building itself Will be torn down
In n few days The justices will hold
their court IN the jail office during the
construction OF the new court-buiding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
CITY School Board.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
CITY School Board OF the city Of Rich
mond wns held in the City Hall on yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. Present,
]. TAYLOR Ellyson, JOS. c. Dickerson, T..
d. Starke. Alonzo j.. Phillips, James
II. Capers. r. Edgar Shine, and George
Il. Davis: William +. Fox, superinatend-
emf: c. p. Rady clerk and supervisor.
Superintendent Fox submitted MS
monthly report, which showed total en-
rollnent OF II. 2S2; monthly enrolment, 1854.
percentage OF attendance, 81. The re-
mort shows an increase I'm the total enrol
ment OF SIS scholars. The measles and
mumps are very prevalent. and the at
tendance and work Of the schools have
been correspondingly interfcred with.
The Superintendent reported the sta
tistics and closing Of the night schools,
and says:
''The principals are unanimous IN their
oninion OF the excellence OF the work
done by those who attended regularly,
regarding n a. much better than anything
done heretofore most successful ses-
sion we have had. The pupils have shown
an earnest spirit. and q desire TO use
as best they could their opportunities.
Many Of the pupils at Nicholson School
availed themselves Of all extra hour gwen
by the teacher.
The board elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: j. Taylor kllyson'
chairman Of the board; william LoVen-
stain vice-chalrman; g. =. Rady clerk.
After the transaction Of routine busi-
ness. the board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
WHAT WILL BE DONE?
NECESSITY ron THE SOrTH 10
FIGHT AGAINST THE DISEASE.


Richmond is not tho only city in which
EFFORTS are being made 70 stamp out boz
vine tuberculosis. FROM The ST. Louis
Repubic OF Saturday. April 25th, the fol-
lowing clippings were taken.
"Tho Health Commissioner has mailed
copies OF thc new DAIRY ordinance TO cacn
oaiIyman in tho city. with the request
that they at once comply with the pro-
visions OF The ordinance. Charles Elli.
has been appointed "a veterinarian under
tho provisions OF the new law. The sal
AIRY is SZll0 a. year. Tic inspection OF
COWS. TO determine whether they are ar
fcCtcd with disease, viii DE begun al
once. 10 is claimed that there Is d great
deal OF tuberculosis among the dairy
COWS. and the veterinarians Will locate
the diseased COWS. and have them removed
from the dairos at once. An incurable
cows win Zoe killed by order OF the Health
Commissioner. upon the finding OF two
oisiutorcstcl parties and the carcasses
VIII he sent TO the rendering establish
monts. so that the flesh cannot be sold
for food"
ANOTHER CITY ~ LINE
COLUMBIA. MO, April %. Special %
the Republic pom a call made 10y the
secretary Of the state Board OF Health.
the secretary Of the State Board Of Agri-
culture has to-day ordered "a thorough i'm
vcstraton Of the dairy herds Of the large
cities for tuberculosis. DIR. r. j.. White,
the State veterinarian, probably will be
aided by Dr. COnnOway OF the state Uni
vcrs'fy. in conducting the examination.
The Secretary of the state Board Of Agri-
culture doubts the existence OF tuberculosis
in the STATE. anyhow to an alarming ok
tent. hut if after thorough Investigation.
any herds should prove 10 De Infected.
cvery provision Of the law will be in
vokel TO protect the consumers or milk
from the contaeion."
NECESSITY FOR ACTION.
Tho Eastern States long ago recognized
the danger in milk and meat infected with
the germs Of tuberculosis. and now the
West seems 70 be awakening TO The
danger.
u is believed that the authorities I'm
the South will soon realize the necessity
and wisdom Of taking hold Of this im-
portant question. and thereby prevent
much disease that would otherwise I'm
ell probability obtain a strong foothold.
The articles published In The Times have
created great deal of talk about the
danger Of impure milk and meat, and IL
is thought have done much good in bring
ing the importance OF the question before
the people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
vomA,,s CHRISTIAN AsSoOIATIoN.
Chairman OF the Standing Committees
Appointed for the Ensuing Year.

The Board OF Managers OF the Woman $
Christian Association held their regular
semi-monthly meeting al IL O'Clock yes
terday, in their parlors. 700 east Franklin
street.
A large number Of members were pres
ent. and the president, Mrs. Joseph Bryan,
was IN the chair.
The Association is just beginning an
other year OF work. and hope by new
plans well executed. TO extend their in
fuence to many who have not yet been
reached.
The annual election OF superintendent
resulted In the reappointment or the pres
ent incumbent, Miss f. 7. Morris.
The president appointed the standing
committees for the year:
Committee on House. Mrs. l.. II. Fray
ser. chairman: Committee on Admission,
Mrs. A. r. Rahm. chairman; Committee
on Religious Instruction, Miss r. IL. Nor
wood. chairman: Committee on Finance,
Mrs. NJ c. Smith. chairman; Committee
on Lunch, Mrs. j. i. Harrison, chair
man; Committee on Employment Miss
s. Il. Williams, chairman; Committee on
Library. Mrs. w. Roy Mason. chairman;
Committee on Sewing School. Mrs. Geryas
Storrs. chairman: Committee on Day Nur-
sery, Mrs. c. p. WalfordA chairman;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
Pickett Camp.

At the meeting of Pickett Camp last
night several interesting war sketches
were read by Historian Lakewood.
Attention vas called TO the lakewood
Memorial Day, and full attendance re-
ouested by the commander OF the camp.
The camp adopted ar their official but
ton for the coming reunion the one de-
signed by Captain j. Taylor stratton.
Interesting addresses were made by
Past Commander Pollard, Colonel II. l..
Maury. and Mr.. NJ. T. Phillips.
Commander James T. Gray, OF Lee
Camp. was present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28

A large number Of people'assembled IN
the Second Presbyterian church last
night. the occasion being the monthly
meeting OF the Presbyterian Union.
Several interesting addresses relative tc
the union were made ana attentvely hs-
tened TO by those present.
The Rev. Or. Hyde spoke on The
BENEFIT OF Organizatil and Cooperation
DR.. Kerr on Christian Sociability," and
Dr.. Fair on the Religious Benefits
Dr.. Hoge made some general remarks
and Invited every one into the lecture
room. where refreshments were served.
The occasion was most enjoyable one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
Pre.hrterInn Sunday School.

The Presbyterian Sunday-Sohool Union
viii hold its annual meeting tomorrow
evening, AT 8 o'clock, IN the lecture-room
Of the Second Presbyterian church, DR..
Hogcs, and not at the Third PresDy-
terlan church. as announced last week.
The mass meeting Of the Prcsbyt erian
Sunday schools will be held next Sunday
afternoon, at 4:30, in the Second Presby-
terrain church. when all are expected 10
bring flowers. which will afterwards be
distributed among the various hospitals
In the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28
Plne.Street Baptist Church.

But seek We first the kingdom Of God
and His righteousness. ana all these
things shall De added unto you" (Matthew
Ni. 80 was the text from which Rev.
J. Il. HutsOn preached 81 excellent ser
mon Sunday morning to the large cOngre-
cation that filed the house al Pine-Street
Baptist church.
Al night another large crowd filled the
church, and the sermon, like that in the
morning, was full 81 interest and instruc-
ton. and was listened to attenuvely. His
text was from Matthew XIV, 10: And the
door was shut
At the close Of the night service sew
eral persons were received into the church
and the ordinance Of baptism administer
ed 10 eight candidates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-28

The funeral services Of Mr.. W. W.
Myers were conducted from bis tate resi-
dance No. OH east Leigh street, on yes
terdav evening DIS. Tudor and starr,
OF the Methodist Church. conducted the
services nj the house. Dove Lodge, No
Siccs AT the grave The floral designs
were numerous and beautiful. Rev. Or;
Jabez Hall. chaplaaa OF Dove Lodge, reah
the PRAYER at theTgrave. and the large
attendance at tho grave were impressed
IN a marked degree with the soleihhly
Of the occasion. -
The pall-bearers were Messrs. j.. T..
Mason and II. NJ. Walthall. representing
Dove Lodge, and d. i. Lumsden, How
ard Swinoford, c. J.. FitzWilson. Major
Thomas Brander, Hon. b. +. Wexford
and S. q. Fairhank.