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as to whether the appointment
would be satisfactory to the regular
Republican organization Of this
State. He has had Mr.. Bliss ia
mind for the post, it is sad, from
the start, but he did not wish to be
gin his administration by antag-
onizing the Republican organization
of this State The information has
been conveyed.to Mr. Mckinley, or
to Mr.. Hanna, which Is, perhaps al
most the same thing, that the selec
ton of Mr. Bliss would be very ae-
ceptable to the regular Republican
organization of this State. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Hanna received
a definite statement to this effeot
firm Mr.. Platt at the latter's office
yesterday.
1t is believed that MAJ. Mckinley
will, if he has not already done so,
ask Thomas B. Reed of Maine to
take the post of Secretary of State.
This proposition carries with it the
title of premier and Mckinley
may.hesitate at the last moment
about inviting a man of Mr.. Reeds
strong individuality to accept the
first place in his official family
Some of Mr.. Reeds friends do not
think he would consent to go into
the Cabinet anyhow, but they do not
see how Mckinley can do less
than tender him the place. The
talk about ex-President Harrison
for Secretary of State is regarded
as fanciful. Tt would be unprec-
edented for an ex-President to &c
cept a Cabinet position
Gen. Russell A. Alger, of Mich
igan, labored, diligently for the ele.-
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FUTURE PROSPERITY.
THE COTTON BELT OFFICIALS
BELIEVE GOOD TIMES
ARE COMING.
Extra Freight Trains to Be Put On;
Gangs of Section Men Put to
Work and the Road Bed
to Be Gravelled.

The GRAPHIC is delighted to office
the confidence in the future prosper
ity of our State held by the officials
of the st. Louis Southwestern Rail
way, which is, by the way, one Of
the largest railway systems in the
South.
This morning GRAPHIC reporter
met prominent official of the road
and in the conversation that ensued
the railroad man said that business
ON his line was picking up at a won
derfully rapid rate; that additional
freight trains are to be put on at an
early day; that the steam shovel,
with Il large force II laborers has
been put to work getting out gravel,
and that n large force of men with
three work trains has been put to
work gravelling the road-bed, which
is already in a superb condition.
"Vhy, j." said the railroad official,
1.-THE Indications are that the bust
ness to be done by the Cotton Belt
from now OF will be phenomenal,
and we are making preparations to
handle it promptly. At an early day
the force at the shops in this city is
to be largely increased, and you well
know what this means to to the bus
ness interests ri Pine Bluff
We say let the good work go on
and God-speed the day of general
prosperity, no matter whether il
comes under Democratic or Re
publican administration. Our coun
try is the finest an earth; we have
everything we need-except money
in abundance, and when the wealth
controlled by the great money kings
OF the land is turned loose, Arkansa.
is sure to prosper, for in no field il
the world are there better opportuni
ties for investments that will bring
rich returns.
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CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
rho Following Gases Were Disposed of
During the Week


The Jefferson Circuit Court since
Yesterday at O'Clock has disposed
ri the following civil cases:
Perdue K Co. VS.. Sam Eubanks.
Trial resulted in hung Jury.
Laura Jones VS.. Park Thomas.
Dismissed.
Albert Smith VS.. VIM. Battle ct al.
Appeal dismissed.
NJ. A. Caldwell VS.. Fcrd Hayis ct
al. Dismissed without prejudice.
p. n. Vaugine VS.. Perdne & Ed
wards, suit OF replevin. Judgment
OF $40 by consent.
j. Flagg VS.. ]. simmons, repleyin.
Judgment for defendant.
Sam Crawford VS.. Nj. ]. and +. j..
Clay. motion OF defendant flied to
dismiss for want Of jurisdiction and
motion sustained.
Chas. We'll vs.. e. Moon, Martha
Moon, interpleader. Judgment by
COIiSbIll 1Of ttItl iilGtLutAs
Alvin Collier VS.. Jack Allgood ct nj.
Attachment sustained and judgment
for plaintiff.
Scudder-Gale Grocer Co. VS.. West
brook Grain and Commission Co.
Dismissed.
The Bluff City Lumber Co. VS.. Pitt
man & Williams and L. Roth, Judg-
ment for plaintiffs by consent.
Bluff City Lumber Co. VS.. Antonio
Weiss. motion filed for change OF
venue and granted. Transferred to
Warner district, Lincoln county.
The petit jury was discharged this
morning and the second yenire ord
cred, returnahle Monday morning.
During the past week the tire OF
the court has been taken up with ap-
peal and civil cases OF minor import
ance. but on next Monday the Grim
inal docket will be taken up, and the
following important cases have been
set, as follows:
For Monday, the case Of the STATE
VS.. Mose Butter ct nj. The defend
ants are to be tried on the charge q
| arson.
On Tuesday the case OF the Stat
VS.. Robt. Cox, in which the defead
ant is charged with rape, will b'
tried.
On Wednesday the court will tax,
up the ease of Frank Stanley, who i
to be tried under an indictmen
charging him with arson, for th
burning OF his residence in this city
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A COMING BATTLE.
The Terrible swede Matched to right a
fifteen Round Contest With
Joe Drew.

The Pine Bluff Athletic Associa
ton is about to gain additional fame
as a successful caterer to the popu-
lar sport Of scientific glove contests,
inasmueh as Manager Ports has
arranged for a ffteen-round battle
between Joe Drew and the Terrible
Swede.
This fight is to take place Tuesday
night, the 18th inst. These men
have both appeared on former occa-
sions before the sporting fraternity,
and their abilities and courage are
well known. E They are believed to
be evenly matched, and the fight
will be hot one.
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DETAILS BEING FIXED.
The Arbitration of the Vene-
zuelan Question.
ALL IS MOVING ALONG NICELY.

The appointment of the -Four Judicial
Members of the Tribunal Only In the
Way of Anixing the Signatures to
the Agreement Two Distinct Papers
Made Necessary.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-But one point.
a matter Of detail and not Of merit, re-
mains open between the United States
and Great Britain in he settlement of
the Venezuelan question, and cable
grams passing between London and
Washington give every reason to believe
that this point, which delayed the for.
NAL affixiug of signatures to the ar
rangements of the settlement, will be
determined within day or two. It
relates to the choice of four judicial
members of the court of arbitration, two
by this country and two by Great Brit
ain.
Now that the facts of the agreement
are known, fuller information is obtain
able as to the form of the compact tax
en-. There are two distinct papers in
the transaction. The first, and by far
the most important one, is III the nature
of a solemn agreement between the
United States and Great Britain by
which the boundary question will be
ettled and form a court of arbitration.
1t is lacking in technical statistics of
treaty and the form is final agreement
duly signed by representatives OF inc
two governments on terms by which
they will settle the differences arising
out of their divergent views on the dis
puted boundary question. Then be-.
cause the subject of the matter of the
boundary itself lies between Great Brit
ain and Venezuela the second paper was
made necessary. This will be in the
form of treaty, the contracting par
ties being Great Britain and Venezue-
Ia This will explain some ambiguity
of the question that has arisen as to the
agreement and treaty Literally, the
United States and Great Britain have
made an agreement by which terms the
arbitration treaty between Great Britain
and Venezuela is Fl med. Each instru-
ment will relate to the other and be
part in common Of an understanding on
the entire subject In this way Vene-
Euela retains her attitude as contract.
ing party to the final treaty. But as
the treaty is shaped by agreement the
United States is the instrument by
which the full result is accomplished,
and the United States names two of the
judicial arbitrator.
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ARKANSAS Gazette9

About twenty-five lumbermen,
representing at least eighteen firms
who manufacture yellow pine ia Ar
kansas, met at the Capital Hotel
Wednesday for the the purpose OF
disc .Issing the new business which
has developed since the Presidential
election and also to regulate the
prices OF yellow pine lumber.
The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. j. r. Miles, OF Eel Dorado. and
among the lnmbermen present we're
the following: Louis Werner, Geo.
K Smith. A. j. Niemeyer. s. J Full
lerton. G. j, Willard, Mr Bostwisk,
st Louis; L. J Best, Bcarden; capt.
w H Mitchell, Little Bay; G. ".
Gates. Fordyce; W. r. Pearson,
Thornton; II. H. Rutherford, Pine
Bluff; J A. Freeman, Millville; T. K.
Thomas, Prescott; J. +. Miles,
Elliott; A. G. Ramsey, El Dorado;
i. B. York, Pine Bluff; Leonard
Bratt, Lester.
a new list was adopted advancing
prices US follows: Fifty cents per
900 feet on common lumber; 81 per
/ 900 feet upper grades The
decided to call
a meeting to be held
in Memphis on November Is for tie
purpose of making the prices agreed
upon yesterday general over the yell
low pine producing States.
In an interview with Gazette"
reporter prominent lumberman
who attended yesterdays meeting
said: 1.-The unanimous opinion OF
the lumbermen who attended this
impromptu meeting was that Me-
Kiniev's election would prove a
great benefit for the lumber industry
in Arkansas"
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FAVOR AN INCOME TAX.
knights of Labor General Assembly
Adopts such Resolution.

knights of Labor General Assembly
Adopts such Resolution.
ROCHESTER, Nov. 3-The general
assembly Of the Knights of Labor yes
;erday adopted resolution declaring
,or the enactment of graduated in
come tax law. Failing to procure this
At the hands of the next congress, 1T IS
declared the intention of the knights to
Use all their influence to have the de-
nand for such tax incorporated in the
platform of one OF the Great political
parties. and If they fail IN that there
will in all probability be an effort made
10 set up anew political party.
Resolutions have been referred TO the
different committees in favor Of the IN
.tiative and referendum, opposing the
ssue of national banknotes and declar-
ng all money should be issued exclu-
dvely by the national government.
The election of officers will probably
not come up until next week. The
present General Master Workman
James r. Sovereign, and t. B. Mcclure,
member of the executive board, are
eading candidates for office of general
master workman
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RESIGNED.
Miss Calne Jones Resigns Her Position
in the High school

Late Thursday afternoon Miss
Callie Jones rendered her resignation
as hall teacher in the City High
School, position she has filed with
great credit to herself and satisfac-
tion to the public for several years.
Miss Jones resignation is due to
failing health and to the advice Of
her physician, and the resignation
became effective at once. Today
Superintendent Hineman is conduct
ing Miss Jones department until
the vacancy can be filled by the
School Board. In talking to one
of the Directors about the resigna
ton this afternoon, he expressed
the opinion that a male teacher
would be employed for the place
Miss Jones' resignation was due
entirely to her ill-heath, and she
exhibited a certificate from her
physician ordering her to cease her
labors at once. For the past few
years Miss Jones has been excep-
tionally dil1igent in her studies and
labors, as a consequence of which
her physical condition has collapsed.
Miss Jones is a most able and in
teacher, and her resigna
ton leaves a vacancy that will be
hard to fill.
Her many friends wish her a
speedy restoration to health.
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A Dickens Night at the Opera
House.

We congratulate Manager Rosen-
berg upon notable engagement
that of Miss Jane Coombs, Americas
foremost actress, who will appear
here on Saturday, Nov. 18th, in her
marvellous creation OF Lady Dead
lock and Hortense in Charles Dick
ems "Bleak House" supported by
her superb company direct from
New York. A special matinee will
be given for ladies and children at
| % and so cents.
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the A. NJ =. church represe MIS- one q.
the most important factors in the
uplifting Of humanity and the
enlightening Of the negro race. our
several schools, colleges ana univer-
stiles are the opponents Of the most
practical training. the deepest
thought ana broadest culture.
""illbeTorce University, Allen Uni
yersity, KittreA College, Paul Quinn
College, Morris Brown, Shorter Uni
versity, Edward Waters College. The
Western University and thirty
others covering the land, here ana
there stand as beacon lights reflect
ing rays of light from shore to
shore.
our motto is better homes: better
workmen; better teachers; and bet
ter ministers.
The purest sentiments and prin-
ciples OF the mostexhalted character
must pervade every heart and every
home.
our worknen must learn to put
their brain into their fingers, and
apply their tools and brush with
skill. Our teachers must aspire to
the highest development Of mind
and soul. Cur ministers must stand
as the representative Of the deepest
piety with profound thought and
eXhalted character.
What we need most is strong
lass OF the most representative
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THOMAS B. REED FOR THE
PREMIER.
But Mark Hanna, it is Said, Will
Not Be In 1t.
The Other Positions Said to Include
Bliss, Judge Day, Alger, Payne,
Merriam and Evans.


New YORK, Nov. u At least two
members of the Mckinley Cabinet,
it is believed, have been practically
agreed upon. They are Cornelius
n. Bliss, of this State, and Judge
Charles Day, of Canton, o. Mr..
Bliss is slated for the treasury port
folio and Judge Day for attorney
general. Judge Day is an old friend
of the President-eiect aud his selec-
ton has been largely u personal
matter
The only doubt in McKinley's
mind as to the selection of Mr.. Bliss
for the treasury secretaryship was
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Mr.. lnman is believed to have led
into the South capital of more than
500, 1000. GOO He was a member OF
both the old aud the present Rapid
Transit Boards; was Il director in
the Tennessee Coal and Iron com
pany and the Fourth National Bank
OF this city, and member OF
several clubs.
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ton of Mckinley at ST. Louis, and
turned over the Michigan delegation
to Mckinley. 1t is regarded as
practically certain that he will be
invited to take the war portfolio.
Henry G. Payne, Of Wisconsin, is
thought to be on the list for Secre-
tary of the Interior. He was one of
Mr.. Hanna's chief Iieutenants at
st. Louis, and he has taken prom
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WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
Received Here Causes Some
usxntta,uaO+

Thursday there was great excite
ment at Hotel Trulock, and the
guests of that excellent hostelry
were ON the qui viye OF expectation,
for ii was reported and believed that
Wllinm jennings Bryan, the distin-
gushed candidate of the Democratic
party for the Presidency OF the United
States, would arrive in Pine Bluff
and he a guest at the hotel during
the day.
During the morning an express
package addressed to civilian j..
Bryan" was delivered at he hotel.
A number Of persons saw the pack
age and soon the report became
current that the greatest and most
able advocate of the cause Of free
silver was to pay our city a visit.
The hotel people neither denied nor
affirmed the rumor, and the package
addressed to Vim. j Bryan remained
as evidence that Mr. Bryan was
coming, and the report caused the
hotel lo1by to be crowded with peo-
pie until after the late trains.
1t is needless to say that VIM. j.
Bryan did not put in his appearance
to claim the package addressed to
him, but VIM. g. Bryan, a st. Louis
drummer, did He explained that
the package expressed to him under
the name of "Wm. j. Bryan" in
stead Of VIM. c. Bryan, was done
as joke This story simply show
how.credulous many people are.
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At Timber, Ark, November il t. Is,
1896. For the above occasion the
Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to
Timber, and return, at one and one
third fare, on the certificate pan.
Tickets on sale November 10 to IL,
1896. Dates OF sale November 10 to
IA. Return limit November is, 1896
J. w. FARLEY, Agent,
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FoRDYcE, November l3.-The Ar
kansas conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal church spent
yesterday in discussing education.
Rev. DR.. A. A. Williams, Secretary
of Shorter University, made the re-
port for the school showing that
over $4,000 had been used by the
school during the past year. His
report shOwes that the race was
making rapid progress along all
lines and especially education. Bishop
VIM. B. Derrick presided during the
day.
Every available seat in the church
was occupied in the church and it
was impossible to gain standing
room. Rev. l.. w W. Manaway, OF
Miss made a practical business talk
from Z to o'clock. He told the
colored people to save their money
and get education which would soon
win for him a place in the world.
Dr. Manoway is one of the most
noted negro physicians in the eoun-
try and is posted on the matters Of
his race.
The services We're opened by Bishop
VIM. b. Derrick, d. D., who lined a
hymn. lie stated the object OF the
meeting and closed by introducing
Rev. DR.. Thos. II. Jackson, Presi-
dent Of Shorter University, who
made the opening address, speaking
on the Importance Of his race becom-
ing educated. He has been engaged
in educational work for the past 20
years.
Prof. John r. Hawkins. a. NJ. com
missioner of education OF the A. Nj.
E. church was the next speaker. lie
said in part
"The educational department Of
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JOHN H. lNMAN DEAD.

Heart Failure Carries off the millionaire
Cotton Dealer.
John II. Inman, head of thecotton
house ri Imam, Swan & Co, OF New
York, and business man of Ma
tional reputation, died OF heart
failure last week.
Hewas fifty-three years of age.
Mr.. Inman was born ia Tennessee,
and entered the Confederate service
when seventeen years old. He came
to New York in 1860 and embarked
in the cotton business. His estate is
now estimated at ten millions.
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c,tv bonds of New York.

New York, Nov. ls.-comptroller
Fitch, by direction OF the other mem
,ers of the sinking fund commission,
awarded the entire issue Of SIC, GAG. 800
- Of city bonds, for which bids were
opened ON Monday, to Vermilye q %
1t io4. ii, or a total premium Of $780,
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girls in the State to be educated
! ut is your duty my brethren" he
said, ITO see that the parents OF
children in your respective charges
send their children To school.
The standard of the ministry
must be raised, he continued.
Men in this conference with charges
and expect to hold these charges,
must study. The young men who
are knocking at our doors for ad-
mission must be up-to-date from an
educational stand point, or we do
not want them, he told the preach
ers who did not carry out his in
struction, and thought it hard to
apply to him for his transfer.
The Bishop spoke of the Shorter
University, TT Arkadelphie. and re-
quested all to rally to its support.
The school is owned by the A. NJ. e.
church and is supported by the three
conferences in this State.
Last night 700 people crowded in
the little church; It was the annual
celebration of publication depart
ment Bishop Derrick presided, and
after song and prayer service lasting
one hour, he made the opening adj
dress, speaking of the Book Concern
and the publication house OF the
church under the management Of the
DIR. T. W. Henderson, OF Philadelphia
He said that the department pub
lished the oldest negro journal in
America, the christian Recorder, |
which is the organ OF the church. |
He introduced its editor, Roy. II T. |
J Johnson, PHI. D.. whom he said was
one OF the most scholarly men ri his
race, and was at one time pastor in
the West Arkansas conference. DIR. |
J Johnson spoke at length, giving the
OF the department, and
making some suggestion as To the
future of the work He said that |
the A. NJ. r. church was doing more
for the elevation of the race than
any other organization in the
country
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nnrlnc lhe oomlng noIldars

The Cotton Belt Route, will, as here
tofore. sell tickets to all points to
the South east at one fare for the
round trip. Date OF sale December
q and 70, 1896 Return limit, 80
days from date OF sale. Any adj
ditional information will be cheer
fully furnished on application.
j. w. FAIRLY, Agent.
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National Convention w. G. T. o.

At st. Louis, Nov. l3 to 20. For the
above occasion the Cotton Belt
Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to
st, Louis and return, at one and
one-third fare on the certificate plan.
Tickets on sale November IL to 10.
Return limit November %, 1896.
j. w. FAIRLY, Agent.
All kinds OF summer drinks at
Mitchell's. 5l7 diff
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FoRpYcE, Ark. Nov PA large
number OF distinguished visitors
were present at the opening Of the
conference this morning Bishop
Derrick called the Conference To or
der promptly at 8 O'Clock and Rev.
DR.. d. X. Turner lined the opening
hymn and the Rev. s L. Wnstead
made the opening prayer. DR.. J l.
Lowe conducted the ritualistic
services and Prof j L. Carter read
scripture lesson.
In declaring the conference opened
for business Bishop Derrick spoke Of
the Importance OF the members Civ
ing their attention strictly to bust
ness. He gave the ministers
practical lecture ON the duties of a
preacher of the gospel. He was OPP
posed to preacers. waIkink through
the streets putting away ON cigars
and the like, and did not hesitate in
expressing his diapproyal of the evil.
He wanted the standard of the
ministry raised, aud this was the
starting point.
He had come to this State to work
for the elevation of his race, and as
the preachers were the recognized
leaders they must be in reality. He
wanted them to educate or they
woul perish. "No man will be adj
mitted into these conferences, he
said, who cannot pass a creditable
examination, and the men who are
holding charges, if they expect to
continue them, must study"
Rev. DR.. l.. w. w. Manaway, the
distinguished physician and travel
ing companion to the Bishop, was
introduced to the Conference and
made Il short address.
He was pleased to note the iln-
provement that was being made by
the members of his race in this State.
He said that he felt encouraged, and
predicted better things for the color
ed race in the South.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-14
NOT LIKEDBY A.P.A,' IS
THAT ORDER THREATENS TO DE
FEAT MISIsLEY FOR PRESIDENT.
Prominent Member of Congress says
Representative of the orEanizn-
ton Were snubbea By the mnjor's
Agents In Washington.

Washington. D. c., April 13-"I be-
lievc the announcement recently made
TO the effect that Major Mckinley would
be opposed In convention and upon the
stump by the influence OF our organlza-
ton can be accepted as Official said
the most prominent A. z. A. man in
congress today.
81 do not believe that any of our OF /.
ncers would make such a statement un.
less IL was authorized, and from my
own knowledge 1 can say that the
sentiment among our leading members
Is not friendly to the Ohio candidate.
A committee composed OF some OF our
highest officers recently came to WASH
ington on political errand and sought
an interview with Representative Gross
yenor, who Is recognized as one of the
managers OF the Mckinley boom. They
desired friendly conference and free
expression of opinion to ascertain the
latters views upon certain subjects
in whief we are interested. but the
committee was turned aside with an ex-
cuse. believe Mr.. Grosvenor said he
was too busy to receive them, and they
We're told to go to Canton for any
Information they desired. This same
committee has been cordially received
by the other prominent presidential
candidates or their managers, and the
result Is that they feel that the Ohio
man is not friendly to them. AS / have
said above, believe the influence OF
our organization will be directed TO de-
feat Mr.. Mckinley at the convention.
and II we do not succeed ] expect 10
see the opposition to him manifested
upon the stump"