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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19

The department clerks and other govern
ment employees who are protected in their
positions by the civil-SerVice law continue
to be greatly disturbed over the remote
possibility of Bryan's success. Only rank
partisans in the Washington departments.
who. although noisy. constitute but a
small percentage of the whole number. are
fory Bryan. The Chicago platform, which
made Il direct attack upon the merit sys-
tenn. was in itself sufficient to prejudice
against its candidate those enjoying a fixed
tenure of service under the government
and an assurance of retention during good
behavior. Mr.. Bryan, in his speeches, has
made it very clear that he is a strong ad-
vocate Of the patronage system, and if
elected will use his efforts not only to
prevent the extension of civil-seryice re-
lies within his power. the work accom-
pliShed by Presidents Grant, Arthur, Har-
rison and Cleveland.
Government employees throughout the
country appreciate fully that not only will
their positions be assailed by the success
OF the Chicago ticket, but that the system
which has been SO iaboriously built up
after years Of labor will be once more
dragged into the mire OF partisan politics,
and public offices will be again generally
made bride for party service. Advocates
of civil-service reform throughout the
country fully appreciate the situation, and
the address sent out by the secretary of
the National Civil-service Reform League
calls attention in strong but conservative
language TO the danger which confronts
the principles of civil-service reform
all. 1t can scarcely be doubted that the
appeal OF the Civil-service Reform League
will be one of the determining factors I'm
the defeat of Bryan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19
Average Average
price of price
GilUor nar In ~41h

Comparison on basis of one hundred reD-
reSenting average price during first period.
1t VIII be seen from the foregoing table
lnat Whlle during the first fifteen years of
the period under consideration Gncluding
the years from 1878 to 1880 silver fell more
tnan Is cents per ounce, or IA per cent.
wheat advanced about 2a cents per bushel.
or Z per cent, and that while during the
last ninety days silver has fallen 4 cents
an ounce, wheat, owing to deficient har-
vests IN other countries, has advanced from
"a cents to IS cents per bushel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19
Presidential Pleasantly.
pittsburg chronicle-Telegraph

Pittsburg acknowledgement.
Henry"
Yes. your Excellency?"
ut il said that Tom Watson Is confined
to his room with a sore throat
Yes. your Excellency.'
Il suppose. Henry, that our dear friend,
Dave Hill, is confined to Wolferts Roost
with "A sore head"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19
Mrs. winsiow's soothing syrup

Has been used over nifty years by MILL
ions or mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. IL soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays pain,
cures wind collie. regulates the bowels. and
Is the best remedy for diarrhea, whether
arising from tecthing or other causes. For
sale by druggists in every part of tho
world. BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup. % cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19

Who says that anything hurts worse than
the rheumatism or the govt. or that any
thing Is more harassing than an affection
of the skin? These troubles. as well as dis
figursments of the complexion. are cured
with Glenn's sulphur Soap. Sold by all
druggists.
Hills Hair and whIsker Dye. black oy
brown. 81 cents. sr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19
Should bid First.

DetroIt Free Press.
1t suggests lack of enterprise upon the
part of free-siiver papers when they al
ways fail to find out that a citizen Is a
mercenary and ~purchasable wretch until
he comes cut for the gold standard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-19

for the crops of the five years 1871.
taken collectively. the farmer received
nearly ? cents per bushel more than for
the crops of the years 1Ss2-'S6. The gen.
eral tendency, however, was clearly down.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01
NEWS FROM SCANDINAVIA
INTERESTING ITEMS FROM SWEDEN,
NORWAY AND DENMARK.

Two Larxe Cruisers and Four Torpedo
Boats to Bo Built-Unvefling of tho
6teirnhook Monument at Falon-Applo O
priatious For Artists and Authors.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01
DENMARK.
Copenhagen.


The Gar and Czarina are expected to
visit this city in the early part Of Sep
TENDER.
The yacht of Prince Henrik of Prus.
STA, IL Esperance," is now anchored at
Egenforde.
London's lord mayor was the honored
guest Of the city during the early part
of the month.
The ttSocial- demoHatisk jubileum,
which was recently held in this city,
brought out some $4,000 people.
Professor Tuxen is at present en-
gagged in painting the wedding picture
Of Prince Carl and Princess Maud as
they appeared at the time of the cere-
mony in Buckingham chapel. .
Thousands Of people were in attend
ance at the international cycle exhibi-
ton in this city Aug. IA to Is. The
races were given under the auspices of
the Danish Cycle club of this city.
j Cart Etlar,'' alias G. Brosboll, the
noted Danish author, celebrated his
80th birthday Aug. T.. Mr.. Erosboll is,
in spite of his advanced age, in high
spirits and enjoying wonderfully good
health. !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01
NEWS IN MINNESOTA

! Glenwood has a new independent
elevator. n a..
The Fort Ridgely monument was
decorated with appropriate ceremonies
Thursday. ss.z=s ...z. L. S.
Two unknown men were killed in =
Great Northern wreck near St. Cloud.
They were riding in a box car.
Attorney General Childs holds that
mutual casualty insurance companies
cannot do business in this state.
Thomas Curtin. proprietor Of saloon
at Lake Elmo, IL miles north Of ST..
Paul, was murdered By burglars.
There j. said to Be . great deal Of
smuggling and other forms 81 lawless-
ness q the Ainnesota Canadian border
D. B. McG innis, Secretary Of the ST.
Paul Commercial club, has resigned
He viii give his time q prive business
soe miisexeaDt threw 8 stone through
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01

a window of the fast mail train at Wi
mona. A lady was severely cut by flying
glass.
The golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kendall was cele-
brated in quiet manner at Winona
last week.
The Mahoning mine at Hibbing has
closed for the season, though there is
possibility that shipping may be re-
slmed in October.
Musgrove and Cingmars, murderers
Of Sheriff Rogers, were indicted at
Glencoe for murder in the first degree.
Their trial is in progress.
Rev. J. G. Hull of St. Paul, charged
with attempting to poison his wife, had
a preliminary hearing in the police
court and was bound over to the grand
jury.
The University of Minnesota will
open Sept. I. Registration will begin
Oh Sept. and close Sept. 8. At 10 As
a. IN. Sept. 8, all classes will be called
and regular work begun.
The bank of Mapleton has closed it's
doors on account of the difficulty of
making collections and pending reor-
ganization under state or national laws.
Depositors will be paid in full.
A lumber deal of some magnitude has
been perfected at Stephen by the Rob-
inson Lumber company of Grafton, n.
D., buying out the Meehan Bros. yards
at Hallock, Stephen and Warren.
The debates which were to have taken
place in the Seventh district between
Candidates Morris and Towne are of
for the present at least, the committees
having failed to agree as to terms.
Reports from railroads show great
increase in corn acreage in Minnesota
In 1894 the crop amounted to not quite
20, 600, 900. In 1895 it was $4,000, 900
and this year will be much larger thar
Last.
! Governor Clough has received thu
resignation of State Senator w. P. Al
len of the Fifty-third senatorial district
! Senator Allen formerly lived Cloquet
! but having removed from the distric
rendered his resignation.
! Chairman Jones of the Democratic
national committee says that T. D
O'Br1en will be recognized as Minneso
ta's member of that organization. Law
Ter says Jones has no power to take an,
such action, and that he (Lawler) doe
not intend to resign.
John S. Phelps, Chicago travelling
man, was arrested in Minneapolis 70
engaging in financial discussion O.
the street. The charge is obstructin
the highway. Phelps says he will fgh
the case to determine whether a ma
has right to talk finance on the street
! Attorney General Childs has rendere
on opinion to the Office of the secretar
of state on the question of electin
clerks in those counties in which vaca1
cies occurred the first Monday in Jan1
ary, 1896. The attorney general holl
elections must be held TO succeed I'll
present incumbents.
The Democratic state central commi
tee organized by electing L. A. Rosin
of Cannon Falls, chairman, and E.. \
Pope of Mankato secretary. The NEE
ing also ratified the action of the Mi
neapolis convention in endorsing T.
O'Brien as national committeeman,
/ succeed D. w. LAWYER.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01
Further Cut in Rates.

e CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-Further reduc-
items in freight rates from Chicago to
S.. Paul were announced by the two
lake lines during the day, both the
Lake Michigan Car Ferry Transporter
ton company and the Lake Michigan
aud Lake Superior Transportation COM
pany putting in a lower rate.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01
Named a State Ticket. -

BAY CITY, Mich, Aug. 81. - The
Populists and Silver men met in joint
session, and after considerable wrangl-
ing adopted the report of the conference
committee, and, headed by band,
marched in body to the Democratic
convention hall. Their appearance was
the occasion for scene of pandemo-
MUM that ragged for three-quarters of
Gil hour. The convention then NOM
mated q state ticket.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01
BLACK FOR GOVERNOR.
Held the Contract Binding.

DEs MONIES, Aug. 27.-Judge Wool
son, in the federal court, has decided
the case of Josephine Kelly against the
Mutual Life of New York, in favor of
the defendant. Plaintiff is the widow
of Edward S. Kelly, who committed
suicide at Colfax. The policy contained
clause that suicide within two years
from the issuance Of the policy would
void it. His death took place within
that time, and Judge Woolson holds the
contract binding. The policy was for
100000
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01

missionary in Alaska, has returned tc
Jonkopiug.
Victor Anderstrom, while taking a
spin on his wheel between the cities of
Mullsjo and Skofde, was attacked by a
couple of men and numerically pound.
cd. The robbers got no money.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-09-01

It is now claimed that the electric
railway company seeking permission to
use certain st. Paul streets is not q
street Car company but corporation
which has in view the construction of
an electric road between St. Paul and
Superior. The use of the streets was
asked to facilitate the acquisition of
terminal facilities.
Jack Hyland a miner, was found on
the Duluth anc Iron Range tracks eight
miles south of Biwabik Monday, with
his feet cut off and his back injured.
He says he was struck by train Satur-
day evening and had lain there until
Monday. Hyland had staunched the
flow of blood with his clothing. No
trains passed him Sunday and his suf-
fering during the 50 hours of exposure
were great. He was taken to Duluth
and placed in a hospital.
The state board of equalization will
be confronted with the question Of
either rejecting the equalized returns OF
the county assessments or raising the
rate Of taxation throughout the state.
Returns from 20 counties show fall
ing off in the total valuation of $2l,-
1877, 295 from the assessment of 1894.
In 1894 the real property valuation was
$22S, 1886, while this year it is only
$207 900, AL. 1t is known that Ramsey
county will show decrease of about
$4,000 900, while in Hennepin the de-
crease is $25, ls3, 494. This will no
doubt bring the decrease in the state to
more than $4,000, 900.
BLACK FOR GOVERNOR.
| New York Republicans Name the Troy
! Congressman.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 27.-The
Republican state convention nominated
Congressman Black of Troy for
governor after four ballots. A. T.
Woodruff of Brooklyn was nominated
for lieutenant governor, and Isaac c.
Vann of Syracuse for associate Judge OF
the court of appeals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
Turned Loose.

The preliminary examination of Chas. Broadway. charged with the murder of the colored boy, Will Jackson. by throwing him from a fish boat into the river, Friday, came up before Squire Alexander yesterday afternoon. About twen- ty-four witnesses were summoned to appear in the case. Attorney T. J. ormsby appeared for the defend ant, and Judge Merritt for the State. After the examination of several witnesses, Assistant Prose cutting Attorney Merritt asked that the prisoner be released, as the was insufficient to convict.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
SOCIETY NOTES.
4 Position N anted.

A good joke is going the rounds on a prominent society young lady of this city. For several nights young lady dressed in disguise and attired in a costume that would do credit to modern Bridget, has made frequent visits to residence in the West End and inquired for a potion n the family as domestic. These visits became so frequent to the home of o4e friend that the lat ter grew suspicious, and finallay up- on one occasion the young lady was disrobed of her disguise, and her identity revealed. Our would be modern Bridget swore her friend to secrecy, but the proverbial little bird brought the news to the GRAPHIC office. Guess who?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
DIED.

WILKINs-At Mount Nebo, Ark. Friday, September f. 1896, at $40 o'clock D. m., Mrs. Y. D. WILKINS. aged 57 years.
 The deceased had been in poor health for the past few years, and this summer went to Mount Nebo, this State, in hopes of finding relief But shortl'' after her arrival at that place she became seriously i'll, and for several days prior to her death she lay in a comatose condition-utterly unconscious of all surroundings and apparently lifeless.
 Her loving family gathered around her bedside and watched with the tenderess love and solicitude the slow and peaceful ebb of a once &C., tive life.
 Mrs. Wilkins was a most devout Christian lady, and by her activity in church worK aRd charity, her lov- ing sympathy and kindness for those in distress, endeared herself to the entire community, many of whom will feel in her death that they have sustained a personal loss.
 She was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, and had been identified with the church of Christ from childhood.
 Mrs. Wilkins was native of Ten ,,ooc.oa aDJ in 1C-O ,r,ac ,,, o nn;1l ., Mir. Y. D. Wilkins at La Grange, that State. The following year she came with her husband to this city, where she has since resided, at all times taking an active part in Christian work and charity.
 A husband (Mai. Y. D. Wilkins), three sons c. ", Robert and V. D.. Wilkins, Jr.), and son-in-laW Mr. s. C. Alexander) survive Der, to whom the deep sympathy of the entire community will be extended in their sad bereavement.
 The funeral takes place from the family residence, at the corner of Fourth avenue and Walnut street, today Sunday at 3:30 o'clock D. m. The services will be conducted by the Rev J. 4. Dickson, of Hot Springs, but formerly pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, assisted by the Rev. ]. F. Carr of the Lakeside Methodist Church.
 Tine GRApaIc joins with the com munity in extending it's profound sympathy to the bereaved family
 In Mrs. Wilkins deatb a noble woman has gone to receive her re- ward on high A nobler Christian spirit never appealed to the gates of St. Peter for admission into Gods heaven for the repose and happiness Of the Christians soul, than the spirit of the deceased. Peace be to her honor ed name and memory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
Pnblic School Notice.

Pupils who, from any cause, fail ed to attend the examinations at the close of last session, and who desire to be advanced to 8 higher grade for the ensuing session. are notified to appear at their respec- tive schools, at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, September 10 provided with the necessary material for a written examination. This applies also to pupils who have been study ing during the vacation to make up for deficiencies indicated to them at the close of the schools. Pupils who were given promotion cards are requested to come to school Friday afternoon, that they may be furn ished with lists of books for their classes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

Annunciation Academy, conducted by the Sisters of Charity, will open the fall session the first Monday of September. This is one of the best female colleges in the South. The courses of music, literature and art are very complete. A boys depart ment and kindergarten school are connected with the Academy. As home institution it is entitled to the choice patronage of the town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
ONLY ONE FARE
For the Round Trip to the Graphie's
 Bicycle Races

On yesterday Saturday. the Cot ton Belt By. authorized a rate of one fare for the round trip, from all points along their line from Brink ley, Camden and Little Rock to Pine Bluff, on account of the GRApHIo's s grand bicycle meet on Thursday, September 10, 1896. This low rate ought to serve to bring large number of visitors to Pine Bluff on the above occasion. Visitors can come in on the afternoon train, wit ness the races at 1 o'clock, aud re- turn home at night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
German

At the Bluff City Club last Thurs day evening a german was given in honor of Miss Quill, of Mobile. An elegant time was enjoyed by all those attending. The german was lead by MT. Will Benton and Miss Julia White. Many new and beau tifnl figures were introduced The following young ladies and gentle men attended: Misses Emma and Julia White, Sue Knox, Carrie Greenfield, Quill of Mobile; Eloise Cleveland, Bessie Fox, Edna Tucker, Woodie Johnson, Minnie Roane, Etta Simon, Etta Solmson and Ida Dreyfus. Messrs. Chas. Leverenz, Carter Murphy, Will Benton, Cur ran Nichol, Will Hut, Warren Jones, Doe Baldwin, Harry Solm- son, Ben Strickland, Ben Franklin, Garland Street and Dick Davies. Mesdames Quill and Holcombe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
Notice.

On the 14th of September Miss Mary and Miss Clifton ones will re- open their private school on the cor ner of sixth and Chestnut.
 There will h. a special department for Kindergarten work.
 25 sw 3t d 2t wk
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

~ the attention Of our read
 'ne advertisement in this z tae new insurance firm of sley' Roberts & Co. These len are well known in this aisy as business men possess \ l qualifications and energy, ' need no introduction at 4as' They now represent a
 v large and solie fire and : insurance companies. and snare of that line of busi- ';s heartily commend them to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
Notice.

Beginning September I, will not make any further deliveries of daily papers However, I solicit as many subscribers fog the same as will kindly call and get them at my store, No POS Main street.
 9l d1w <. J. MITCHELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

The remains of Mrs. V. D. Wilkins were brought down from Nit. Nebo last evening. The funeral takes place from the family residence this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Services by the Rev. J. A. Dickson, assisted by he Rev. J. F. Carr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

Rev. ]. A. Dickson. formerly ity, but now of Hot Springs,
 'aeh tomorrow morning at
 Presbyterian Church. His
 'lends and former congrega- ! take pleasure in greeting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
BORN.

aluRRAY-To MT. and Mrs. Frank Murray, Friday afternoon Septem- Der i, 1896, a son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

n in the Mozart IonsefYa-
 |psie over Miss Willie Jean
 s hv.the vote of i 242 for the
 '.. against 3,552 for the lat
 lpton's contest for a free
 ||jn in his Commercial Col
 Mont Levy won in a walk. |apnt began last night about IE and was made by Profs. |z Nettleton, Messrs. R. D. |z|l and George Valiant. The
 zte was cot nted from begin
 l. in order to prevent the ||F of any errors, and was Kgerified.
 ||as were posted every half |In beginning to the end, and |.press of the count Was interest. About mid 6e GRAPHIC office presented IDf animation and anxiety. ,als of the leading candidates a in great crowds and re- 1nfil the last bulletin giving A result was posted, about Eek. Then the crowd dis and in the course of q few Hthere was nothing but the #the type made by the com sto break the deep solitude Hht.
 dary MeMillan, the winner of 1arship in the Mozart Con E, is Q most accomplished i and deserving young lady. at the Lakeside kt Church. and in the con- s supported by both of the congregations of this city. Ient Lev, the winner of the n scholarship, is a son of Mir. Fy, and is already a student bmmereial College.
 mber of single votes were | the list is entirely too long feation at this late hour. GRAPHIe eongratulates the and only regrets that it has 'holarship for each contest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

1oardaof Directors of the Col Ilustrial IAstitute wish to say 5 college will open the first o{ September. Two medals aken at the Worlds Fair, Ittest tie general superiority
 School. The industrial de- lt will be further extended IT The Sisters of Charity
 teachers. The Board of Di- are' Hon. L. [. Goldsmith, !, D. Jones, Col. ". r. Grace, .'i' Lucy, Mr. John NJ. Oracle. ere Hayis and AIr. Wiley
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06
k McMILL AN
  |aE aRApH1c's SCHOLAR.
 .p TN THE MOZART foNsERvAToRY.
lew Wins the NettletOn |olarship in a Walk.
.par's scholarship contests

s s,a.v MeNillan won the En in the Mozart Tonserya- Esic over Miss Willie Jean
 Fnv the vote of I 2242 for the
 ] aoainst 3,552 for the lat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

There will be services at the First Methodist church today, morning and evening. There were twelve con- versions during the last eek, and Bro, Evans authorizes Us tosay that there will be q regular old-time eamp-meeting time at the services tonight. Every body is invited,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

4 number of young ladies and gentlemen will go over to Althei- mer today to dine with Miss Sallie Holmes, complimentary to her sis ter, Mrs. Frank Winericb, of San Antonio, Texas. Among those who will be guests of the occasion are: Misses Eddie Rutledge. Minnie and Grace York, and May Hudson; Messrs. Drew White, Joe Nichol, J. M. Anderson, J. H. Hudson, R. c. Treadwell, and Jas Ginnochio, of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

Il. King White and ]. E.
 returned yesterday from polls, where they attended the Hammer convention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

Republican candidates for offices made speeches last
 pm the Court House steps, lll audience, mostly negroes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

Miss Woodie Johnson, of Sulphur Springs, spent yesterday in the city.
 4t
 Miss Arie Ferguson entertained the Sweet Sixteen Club" last Fri day evening in her own inimitable manner.
 ii
 It is strikingly noticeable that certain young lawyer, upon receipt of his mail, will select dainty, per fumed envelope from the rest of his correspondence. and awaits more favorable opportunity to peruse it.
 ii
 Dame Rumor has it that there will be several marriages soon that will electrify Pine Bluff society circles. Guess who they are? Those includ- ing the old as well as the young. One of the prospective Grooms has the same name as the capital of one our grandest Southern States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-06

Mrs. C. T. Robinson and children returned yesterday from q pleasant visit to Elm Grove.