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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05
RESISTED ARREST FOR BURG. LARY AND ATTEMPTED TO SHOOT THE
 OFFICER.
In Return for Which He Was Laid Low By Policeman Culpep- per Early this
 Morning.

Yesterday morning a letter and
 warrant was received by the Pine Bluff authorities for the arrest of a burglar who had burglarized the store of l.. D. Hamilton, at Redfield, at a late hour Saturday night, secnr- ing about $35 in money and several pistols. A letter also came in on the noon train from Dexter stating that the person believed to have commit ted the burglary had been seen to pass that place on foot, and that for the Pine Bluff authorities to look out for him. Constable John Case, of Jefferson township, armed with a
 warrant of arrest, came to town yesterday and together with Police man Culpepper they secured the
 western part of the town and surb- urbs yesterday afternoon and last night in search of the criminal
 without success, and at a late hour the search was abandoned.
 Policeman Cnlpepper is on the night force and as he was returning home this morning about o'clock on Third avenue, near the Synagogue, he met the person answering to the description of the Redfield burglar. The Policeman walked up to him and told him to consider himself under arrest when the latter jerked out a pistol and snapped it in the face of the officer. The policeman then pulled his gun and fired twice into the ground, hoping thereby to intimidate his man, when the latter threw his old weapon away and ierked out another one, " hich the officer knocked out of his hand and on to the ground. The man then pulled another weapon, at which the policeman leveled q pistol at his head. The fellow then turned to run and as he turned he received ball from the policeman's pistol, the ball enter ing just below the shoulder blade, ranging upward and passing through the apex of the left lung, lodging in hIs shoulder. The man run down the side street to the side gate of M. w. Taggart's residence where he fell, his pistol falling by his side.
 His three pistols were then picked up, the first of which was found to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05
EDWARD J. MURPHY
Re-NOminated to Represent the Twenty-First Congressional
 District of Illinois.

DUQuoN, ILL, May 5.-Tle Re publican Convention of the Twenty first Congressional District met here today and unanimously re-nomina- ted Congressman Edward ]. Murphy of East St. Louis. The district is made up largely of the counties oi the old Eighteenth District, which was represented for many years by William k. Morrison, now promi- nentiy mentioned in connection with the Democratic Presidential no mination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05
CITY COUNCIL.
] in Regular Session Last
 Int and Transacted Some Important Business.

@ @F regular monthly meeting of E Ity Council was held last night, "a Mayor Goldsmith presiding,
 all the Aldermen present ex-
 Alderman Johnson, when the
 Hng proceedings were had,
 t
 ne thousand dollars of the F revenues of the city were set
 payment ofcurrent accounts, sarrants payable January 10, sular monthly accounts were al Hand ordered paid; also other |nfacraunts.
 Water X Light Co.,. presented
 aerount for April water Ea s6S7 73O. Alderman Goza
 a that the account be dis sea lor failure to comply with 'act, and reported 40 hydrants E0l condition. Motion lost and aat fefered to Water & Light .nittee.
 german Goza presented q reso- m which was adopted, requiring 'alel ol the Fire Department to H lrequent inspections of fire
 and flushing them when neces-
 ana requiring him to report Faly the number of plugs out of 4'and if the Water & Light FPany have been notified, and Fofnotice.
 as's' C. Voss, R. M. Galbraith s' $. York qualified as com- s'uefs of Graveling District pOft oI cotton weighers, show |aels bales weighed this season, Rceived and filed.
 [pfts of Police, Fire and Street 4'nehts were received, and the VI 'he different departments ''a ior their effective service. r'ltlon from ten property soh Main street to create an ''ement district was granted ktsd. ''' . ofdlnance to regulate the E, ps at large of dogs was re-
 " Ordinance Committee for Fa amendments.
 ',ullance to regulate the price I a' adrged for telephones by the n s s'un Telephone Co, making l,.. Y and 2.5O. was introduced ''ssrred to City Attorney.
 '''llanee preventing the keep
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05

ceded to the grave by her husband, the late Edward Jolly, and leaves q family of four orphaned children to mourn her death
 The funeral will take place from the residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Crawford at No 630 Chestnut street at 9'30 o'clock tomorrow morning, Rev. c. E.Cabaniss officiating.
 We extend our profound sympathy to the bereaved family, relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05

ing and freqrenting of houses of ill-fame was read first time and laid over.
 report of Commissioners of Gaveling District No. 1, (Fifth ave nue) fixing the estimated cost for such improvement at $23, 24s, and an ordinance was passed assessing cost of such improvement upon real property at the rate of + per cent. on the last year's assessed valuation of said property, and dividing the assessment into seventy equalinstall- ments of per cent. each, the first of which installments is due and pay able June 15, 1896.
 Adjourned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05

Don't fail to see "Jephthah and His Daughter. at the opera house tomorrow night. Id
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-05

Tie Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder s0 pure or SO great "a Ibav. .eniag power ss fhe Royal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
BOON rowN's BUSTED BANK.
bad state Of Affairs Disclosed by
the Examiner.

Knoxville, Tenn, March 81. z. Gran
dali. charged with wrecking the First
National Bank OF Johnson City. Of which
he was president, was put on trial in the
United States court here to-day. The trial
will last several days. one Of the leading
witnesses upon whom the government re-
lies for a conviction is u. D. Mallory. as
sistant cashier Of the Southern National
Bank Of New York. Mr.. Mallory was on
the stand this afternoon. He testified as
10 the business Of his bank with the John
son City concern
There are hfty-seven counts to the in
dictment The bank was one Of the pro-
ducts Of the boom and II went 10 the
wall trying TO carry boom paper Bank
Examiner Miller testified that when ne
closed the bank as United States eNami-
ner. the liabilities were 10000. and the
estimated solvent assets were $1,000. which
showed the bank to be insOlvent by 5000.
The estimated amount Of bad debts was
$1,000. The deposits were about $4,000, OF
these deposits, $1,000 were small savings
deposits bearing interest and $4,000 were
merchants and trade deposits subject 10
check. When the bank was closed the fol-
lowing notes. In which Crandall had per-
sonal Interest, were found: j. +. Crandall,
$500. Ida NJ. CranGal, $3.50; Shottrtdge
q Co, $500; ndall-Harris Tobacco Co,
$3.50; total $3.50. The bank had less
than s. 90 IN cash when closed. and only
$3.50 was due from reserve agencies or
other banks. Mr.. Crandall had no bond
as president, and Mr.. Miller stated that
had the books showed the true condition
he examined the institution in January,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
HANGING OF HOLMES.
s-=y the Date Named in the Death
Warrant Just signed.

Philadelphia. Pa. March s.-The death
warrant which Gov. Hastings signed for
the execution OF H. H. Holmes on May Z.
was received by Sheriff Clement to-day
from Harrisburg The sheriff. aocompa-
MED by his solicitors. a. 3 L. Shields and
Attorney Grew, and Lawyer s Protan OF
the counsel for Holmes, went to the county
prison. where the warrant was formally
read 10 the condemned man by Sheriff
Clement The latter declined 10 allow any
sneriH announced before going TO the
prison that the witnesses Of the execution
would not be In excess Of the attendances
at less important hangings.
W hen the sheriff and his party reached
the prison they were met by Deputy An
derson, and the party was conducted to
Holmes cell. He had been reading, and
Wnen ne arose 10 greet his visitors he
tossed the book upon his cot and smiled
welcome. Lawyer Roland introduced
the sheriff, and the others entered. and
without further ado. Sheriff Clement
drew the death warrant from his pocket
and proceeded to read it. The spot in the
cen where the sheriff stood was not
adapted to reading owing to the lack OF
light. Holmes observed the sheriff's di-
lemma, and remarked in a cheerful tone.
step over TO the window. Mr.. Sheriff /:
you will find more light there"
throughout the reading, HOLMES main
tanned an affable manner. At the con-
cluslon, Sherin Clement, who was Visibly
affected, turned TO the condemned man.
and extending his hand, offered his sym
pdLny ana implOred him TO make his peace
with God. Holmes thanked the sheriff
and expressed himself as willing to die
There was another round Of handshaking
and the sheriff lawyers and the deputy
left the cell. As the sheriff was passing
out he omitted TO bow his head to clear
the upper part OF the low entrance to the
cell. Holmes observed that the officials
silk hat was in danger of collision with
the door, and he called out: BE careful,
sheriff, or you will bump your head. ."
This caused a ripple Of laughter. AS the
sheriff was moving down the corridor
Holmes called after him: You can, Of
course. find me here when you want me-"
As was expected, Holmes proved TO be
the coolest one of the party. Assistant
Supt. Richardson will probably not re-
move Holmes from his present cell for a
week, but the prisoner viii be more close
" guarded. 1t is usual 10 set the regular
death watch about a week previous to the
day Of execution. When that shall be
done, the condemned man will be taken
TO better lighted cell. after first being
submitted to a change OF clothing TO pre-
vent his having in his possession any
thing that would permit suicide.
Lawyer Rolan had a long conversation
with Holmes after the warrant had been
read, the subject OF which Mr.. Rolan
refused to make known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
BAD FOR BLACKBURN.
sound Money Wen Make Promises to
Wefsseager on His Deathbed.

Frankfort. KY. March s.-When the
House met this morning the galleries and
Hobbies were cleared OF all but members.
the speaker announcing that he was not
going 10 have any more intimidation. The
Senate adjourned until Il 80 o clock. short
~ after being called TO order. on account
Of Senator Weissinger's condition. and
the House was voting on motion Of the
same kind. when the Senator'S death was
announced The republicans were voting
nay until Senator Weissinger's death was
announced, when they changed and the
session adjourned until u 80 O'Clock
The vacancy caused by the death OF
Senator Wessinger cannot be filled in
time Tor his successor TO take his seat
Inc law requires eight days notice for
such election, and the legislature ends
by constitutional Limitation on March T.
Senator Weissinger had been i'll but
lew days. This morning, what was al
nrst thought TO be a very bad cold. devei-
oped into acute pneumonia and ne died
at IL 30 o'clock in his room a the Capitol
hotel He was a prominent Louisville
lawyer. The joint session. al Y O'Clock,
was only held in formal compliance with
the law When IL was called to order IL
was found that an agreement had been
reached by which only TWO members, one
from each side should vote. Bennett
voted for Boyle and Bronston for Black
burn. The others failed 10 respond to
their names, with the exception OF Mr.
Poor, who voted for Pettitt, in order that
the populists might be represented. The
session then adjourned until noon tO-mor-
row.
The death Of Senator VVeissenger was a
hard blow 20 the friends of Senator Black
burns candidacy. Senator MESSENGER
shortly before his death, was visited by
many Of his colleagues Of both houses,
and among the last words he uttered
TO those Of his own financial views was
a request that they stand by their sound
money principles TO the last The prom
Use was given to the dying senator. and
whatever hope the free silver democrats
may have cherished of the election of Sen.
ator Blackburn may never be realized
Covington. KY. March 9.-Representa-
tive Pence. in an interview this afternoon
with reference to the senatorial deadlock.
says: 1--WE are all getting tired of the
long struggle between the republicans and
democrats The senatorial fight is block
ing all legislation and there are many
legislators who want TO adjourn now.
Yes, | am still for Blackburn and so
IS all or our delegation. but l am doubt
ful or his election. In the event that 1t
becomes positive that Blackburn cannot
be elected, 1 will vote for Carlisle. / he
tiOn'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
KILLS HIS LIFELONG FRIEND.
THE THRESHOLD OF A SALOON THE
SCENE OF THE CRIME.

Friendly Use of n Vile EPithet Brings
on a Quarrel. Struggle and n Ia
tai Thrust With a Heavy Knife
BIade-The slayer Once Killed an
Italian in Defense OF the Man Now
Killed.
Atlanta. Ga, March s-Wiu Spinks,
young man well known about town. died
at the Grady hospital tonight, and Ar
thur Haney, his lifelong friend, is locked
up in jail, charged with his murder. In
a quarrel in a Decatur street saloon sat
urday afternoon last Haney stabbed
Spinks, his death being the result Of this
wound Spinks was drinking beer at the
bar when Haney entered the place. He
spoke TO Spinks in a friendly way, but
used a very insulting word al the same
time Spinks objected. and the TWO men
walked 10 the door. where a short strug-
gle took place. and Spinks fell Several
men in the bar ran 10 MS AID, ana Iound
that Spinks had been stabbed IN the mead
with heavy knife blade, and the weapon
had penetrated his skull He almost in
stanty lost consciousness Eight years
ago Haney killed an Italian irult dealer
on the same place where he gave Spinks
his death wound.
The two young men had been friends
for years. and had been in several diff
culties together.
on the night Of the killing Of the Italian
Haney was in the basement of the build
ing playing pool. Spinks had fight with
the Italian and ran across the street to
a fence around the lot where the police
station now stands. He jerked a pailing
from the fence and threw it al the Ital-
ian He missed the man. but struck a
number OF candy jars. Haney heard the
breaking of the glass, and ran up the
steps to the street He saw Spinks was
In trouble, and joined in the fight. Seiz-
ing the paiing, he struck the italian
over the eye and crushed his skull. He
was arrested, with Spnks, and while he
was In jail waiting for his trial his
mother died Later. he was tried. and
was released on the plea of self defense
Spinks was never tried, and was allowed
TO go on his own recognizance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
sHOPLTFTING AND SUICIDE.
An Atlanta Woman Tries to XIII
Herself After Being Arrested.

Atlanta, Ga, March 9.-AIrs. Matte Ba-
ker, a well-dressed white woman of mid
die age, giving her address at 615k South
Forsyth street, attempted TO commit sui
cied in cell at police headquarters this
afternoon by dashing her head against the
iron wall of the cell. The woman was
arrested FOR shop-lifting at the dry goods
store OF Douglas, Thomas & Dawson. At
the lookup she confessed that she was
addlcted TO the morphine habit and
refused her, she became trenzied and de-
clared she would kill herself She did
not succeed, however. although the cell
wall made several ugly gashes in her head
and a city physician had to be called in to
dress the wounds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
Gludness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that YOU have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utabie druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laXa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slxillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
A PAPER COMPANY FAILS.
Its Collapse Due to an Exposition
Hotel Venture.

Atlanta, Ga, March 9.-The Delbride
Paper Company, which has been doing an
extensive wholesale paper business here
for ten years or more past has gone TO
the wall. having to-day given Is different
mortgages on the stock and other property,
TO protect local creditors, whose claims
amount 70 approximately 5000. The full
amount of the liabilities is. however. about
sze,yyV, and the unsecured creditors will
PROBABLY file bill for a receiver for the
concern
Il J; Delbride, president Of the company.
SStateQ when the failure was announced to
1 Ley, mat he thought that all the creditors
IT, ui ~ pc paid in full The trouble with
sr company was partly the outcome of
ssaitelasitl hotel venture. When the
hight ~ ~ - Of the exposition was at its
which III ~ Delbrlde Company built hotel
hotels , IN many Of the other exposition
pioNeo an elephant on their hands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
STONE CREEKS TRAIN WRECK.
The Trial of the Three Men Under
Arrest Postponed.

Atlanta, Ga. March s.-The prelimin-
airy trial of three white men, Tom Shaw,
Warren Cresswell and johnnie Ammer-
son. who were arrested Saturday by Dep
uty Sheriff Smith of Twiggs county on sus-
picion OF having wrecked the Southern
train at Stone Creek, did not take place
to-day at Bonds store in TWiggs county.
near Reid's station, but was deferred un-
I'll Wednesday, when ii will occur at JET
fersonville. Justices Bull and Horn were
expected TO hold a commitment hearing
this morning, but il was considered best
10 postpone 1t. Opinion is divided as to
the guilt of the parties. 1t is said the
evidence is strong and sensational against
one OF the three men, the theory of the de-
tectives being that the prisoners deliher-
ately planned to wreck the train In order
that the wives of two Of them, who were
aboard, might be killed in the wreck and
the husbands then sue the road for dam
ages. SO far the railroad has taken no
part in the arrest and prosecution of the
men. Deputy Sheriff Smith of Twiggs IL
the leading spirit in the prosecution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
A COTTON MILL SELLS CHEAP.
1t Brings $4,000 NOVA Year Ago
$4,000 Was Refused.

Richmond. Va, March 9.-The Old Do
minion cotton mills at Manchester. oppo-
site this city. were sold to-day The prop
erty was knocked down to Harris &
Bishop of New York and j. A. Smith of
Bessemer, N. c., for $17, 500. These mills
were put up at auction year ago, and
the bid received then was $26,O00 which
was refused.
The purchasers Of the mills to-day are
the owners of the Swift Greek cotton
mills, in Chesterfield county, near Peters
burg, which were destroyed by fire three
weeks ago. 1t is learned it is the inten-
ton of these gentlemen to put the mills
in operation as soon as possible, whereby
work will be given to about $50 employees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
ENGLISH AGAIN IN CONTROL.
The Atlanta Police Commission Re-
organized.

Atlanta, Ca, March 9.-The police com
mission, which has been the central point
of interest in local politics for the past
year on account of the overthrow of the
English faction and the consequent de-
moralization in the department, was re-
organized tonight Commissioner George
u. Johnston, who succeeded Capt. J. W
English as chairman, and under whose
administration all the troubles in the de-
partment occurred, was retired and ]. G.
A. Brannon, one of Capt. English's friends
on the board, was elected to succeed him.
Ihe board first elected w. r. Beauprie.
the district superintendent of the Sout4l-
ern railway, but he declined TO accent.
and Mr.. Brannon was then chosen. The
REORGANIZATION of the board tonight was
watched with great interest by all the
local politicians. With Mr.. Brannon in
the chair, Mayor King and his faction lose
their grip on the police department entire.
ana the English faction is consequently
1ubilant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
TWO DEATHS AT AUGUSTA.
It. Battey Connolly, Formerly of This
City, Passes Away.

Augusta, Ca. March st. Battey Con-
nelly. a well-known young man of Au-
gusta, died to-day in the city hospital
Of Brights disease. Several years ago
Mr.. Connolly accepted a railroad position
in Savannah, and had been living there
until two weeks ago. when he came home
to die. His health had been falling for
some time. He was about 80 years old.
Mary Olive Phillips. the 3-year-old
daughter of Mrs. Agnes Phillips. died to-
DAY from the effects Of burns. A little
companion was striking matches and
Mary held her apron over the blaze to
Keep the wind from blowing it out Her
clothing caught, and she was burned be-
yond recovery
The Young Mems Christian Association
is making preparations for a fine con-
ventton,. and Is expecting a large dele
CATION from Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
A PAPER COMPANY FAILS.
Its Liabilities Estimated All the Way
From $4,000 900 TO 100000.

Springfield. Mass, March 9.-The Albion
Paper Company of Holyoke is unable to
meet its obligations and meeting Of the
creditors is called for Saturday afternoon.
The failure was entirely unexpected. All
notes at the bank have been met up to
to-day and no attachments are recorded,
but the officers say there is no prospect
of relief, and refuse TO borrow more.
Those close to the company say the debts
amount to much over $4,000, some placing
the liabilities at 100000 The creditors
will attempt to organize a new company
to protect their interests. The assets are
a mill plant estimated at over 100000, and
water power valued at $125,000. but the
bills receivable are small. The debts are
mostly paper at national banks. Boston
and Worcester institutions suffering as
well as Springfield and Holyoke ones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
CREW FOR THE COMMODORE.

CharIestOn's Suspected Steamer
Ready TO Go TO Sea.
Charleston, S. c., March "A crew ar
rived in the city for the alleged filibus-
terer Commodore and steam was gotten
up. Coal and provisions were taken on
board Saturday and il looks as though
she was going to sea. She has not yet
cleared for any port. The Commodore is
the little steamer that came here several
weeks ago from Wilmington, n. c.. load
ed with arms and ammunition. She is
owned by the Harris in Philadelphia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-10
Refused a Pardon.

Washington, March 9-The President
has denied a pardon in the case of T.
+. Garner of Alabama, sentenced in May
1895. to one year in the Kings county peni-
distilling.
The President has directed the clerk
of pardons to report what procedure is
necessary to determine the sanity of w.
c. Bonnell of Georgia, convicted of coun-
terfeiting in February. 1894 and now con-
fined in the Ohio penitentiary.