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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-05-20

ST. LOUIS. May 15.--Bcrt l{ilc. n car.
penter. aged ~ years. fred n bullet
into his brain at his boarding hous,
and died almost instantly. lie was out
Of work and Respondent Kile came
here from Mt Vernon. H.. six months
ago letter was found in his pocket
fram W.lkesbarre, Pa. and signed
"Your loving sister. Edith Ills step
father lives at Mt Vernon, III. His
mother is dead.
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Guilty OF ConspIrIng 10 Defrnod.

DETROIT. Mich, May 16.-Dr Joseph
Bettinger. ex-coroner, and his clerk.
Harry BenziDg. were found guilty Fri.
day of conspiring TO dcfraud Wayne
county The jury recommended the
prisoners TO the mercy OF the court.
Bettingcr's methods were similar &c
those Of eX-coroner Butler, who was
convicted week ago on a similar
charge. He held bogus inquests and
cha rged fees Tor services never rcn.
dprpd
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ENFORCED CONVERSION
or Christians to Isiamism TO be stopped
Mosque and Christian Church at Biredjik
70 nc Rebuilt.

CoNsTANTISoPLE, May 16.-As a re-
suit of the vigorous action of the for
eign ambassadors and ministers the
porte has ordered that the enforced
conversion of Christians to Islamism
at Biredjik be stopped. The Sultan
has ordered the withdrawal of the
local troops at that place, and the sub
stitution Of the regular troops lie has
also decreed that commission proceed
at once from Marash 70 Biredjil1 10 ar.
range for the rebuilding of the mosque
and the Christian chuieh. which were
destroyed in the recent disturbances at
that place, and remain there until con.
fidence in future order is completely
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WHICH WAS BESrs
British FREQ Trade Results and
American Protection Prices-
a Quarter OF a Ccntury's business Rivalry
Compsrcd-onr Wealth and Prosperity
fsr Exceeded Thai at Enyisnd-if free
Trade l. Good. rhen Protection la

Tho idea * Being spread by the crr-
mites of the policy OF protection tia. Il
free trade policy has proven Ia he an
excellent thing for .he United Kingdom.
hence that il must necessarily be gool
for the United States. They forget that
there are many different conditions in
the two countries. british farmers have
had enough experience OF free trade;
and so have British manufacturers OF
cotton goods. steel and iron ware
brooms and brushes. matches, mats.
buttons and other things made on the
continent OF Europe that are now beirg
sold largely in the English market
Let us grant. for the sake of argument.
that free trade has been good thinc
for the United Kingdom. But let IL
see If protection has not been bet d.
ter thing for the United States.
From 1876 To 1875, with the cxcep-
ton of four different years. the balance
of trade has been against the United
States-our imports being larger than
our exports. From 1876 To- 1925. period
of 20 years. this was the case during
only three years, our total exports he
ing S2.236, 332, $50 larger thnn our inn
ports during the other IL years, the net
excess of exports for the 20 years being
S2.lS6.s6l.s6s. During this same period.
1876 To 1895, British imports exceeded
their exports by S17.3i6. 100000. We
thus have the following comparison:
PERIOD 1876 TO 1925.
British imports exceeded Brit
ish exports hy............... .Si7, nc. los O0n
United states exports exceeded
United States imports by. a.iSd. 1861 .S6S
First let us note the growth of the for
cign trade of the two countries from
1876 to 1875:
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Another uostIr Cartnr..

Provision markets Of the world were
captured In February 70 the extent OF
st2.i9O,732. This was quite a trade. but.
unfortunately, twas 81 ,sis, goo less than
Ia February. 1895.
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ST. PETETsErEG, May 10 All OF tht
foreign diplomats accredited % the
Russian court started Tor Moscow Fri.
day 70 be present az the ceremonies
connected with the coronation ~ the
car. which will formally begin ON May
IS The car aud cznrina offered ur
prayers at the tomb OF the late I'm
peror Alexander Ill. preliminary C.
their starting for Moscow 20 engage in
the coronation fetes ard solemn rites.
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British imports Increased. during the
quarter of n century. at the rate of 5000.
2l3.0oO year. Ours increased at the
rate OF $271 ,220,oO0 year. Therefore.
upon the free trade theory, our larger
annual increase of imports was more adj
vantaReous to MS than the smaller Brit
ish increase. In the matter of exports
their annual increase Was S127 ,G26. 900 q
year, as against our increase of S2GT.-
$4,000 year. Therefore, according TO
the policy of protection, our export
trade was more advantageous than that
of England.
But the real test of trade lies in lis ex..
tent according to population. Although
AN excessive import trade is, according
TO free-trade theory, so wonderfully
beneficial. yet the British import trade
declined S4.5i per capita during the
quarter OF century, while ours in
creased by 10 cents per capita. The
British export trade decreased by two
dollars per capita, while ours decreased
by cents only per capita. Had our
export figures for 1892 been taken there
would be an increase. not decrease. in
our per capita of exports. British for
eign trade has declined 1854 per capita
of population Under free trade since
1870; American foreign trade has prac
tically held its own under protection.
Now let us look at some other statistics:
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p.O75.G5.5rO

British. United States
lsei .................{SG tl3 "
During the quarter of a century. Brit.
ish population increased by only $685..
j6l persons. Ours increased by 23,I3s.-
0CO persons, or more than four times
AZ much.
The British national debt was de.
creased by Sj39, 49,, 600; ours by double
that amount-$1. O75. Ga. $50. The Brit.
ish debt in 1894 was $50 per capita; ours
was $i317 per capita. Next take the
statistics of wealth:
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Want the Boundary Dispute Settled.

CoLoN, Colombia. May 1.-THE Brit.
ish colony in Demerara are sending p
protest TO the British government over
the delay Of the settlement OF the
boundary question between Great Brit
ain and Venezuela, representing that
local interests are suffering greatly.
An early settlement OF the dispute is
urged without sacrifice Of territoria,
rights.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-05-20

The German reicbstag Friday by
sote Of is4 10 ia passed the sugar bill
on its third reading.
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POPULATION.


Decrcase... .... $500. 80: COO 81
DEBT PER CAPITA.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
EPW0RTH LEAGUE.
Elect Officers and Hold Interesting
 Exercises.

Sunday afternoon the Epworth League of Lakeside Methodist church held an interesting meeting, at which the usual exercises were gone through with, and the retiring President, MT. w. T. Woodbridge, made brief but excellent address. This was followed by an election of officers who will preside for the next six months. The election resulted as follows: Mr. J. J. w. Smith, President; Miss Tennie Wells, First Vice-President; Miss Johnnie Tank ersley, Second Vice President; Miss Mary McMillan, Secretary and Treas urer.
 MAIN STREET CHURCH LEAGUREs.
 The Leaguers of the Main Street Methodist church held one of the most interesting meetings in the history of the League. The subject lUE QGUdbG WdS, heSOiVed, tLdb Bachelors Should be Taxed to Sup port Old Maids. The negative side of the debate was taken by Messrs. Yates Van Vaulkenburgh and J. N. Hart, and the affirmative by Miss Mamie Mann and Capt. w. s. Jeter. The debate created great amuse- ment and interest. Mr. Van Vaulk enburgh and Miss Mann acquitted themselves handsomely, both of whom had splendid papers. The judges awarded the victory to the negative side.
 Following the debate came an election of officers, which resulted as follows:
 MT. Fred Hudson, President; Mir. G. N. Hart, First Vice. President; Miss Mary McGehee, Second Vice President; Miss Loudie Dumas, Third Vice-President; MT. Arthur Holland, Secretary and Treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
WILL FIGHT ACQUISITION.
F. c. Bowers Arrested Las t
 Night in Connecticut.

A telegram from Chief of Police A. J. Stewart. of this city, now at Manchester, Conn.,, to Attorney $. NJ. Taylor, states that F. c. Bowers, late of this city, had been arrested in Manchester last night by MT. Stewart; that the Governor oi Connecticut would honor the requi- sition of Gov. Clarke, and surrender Bowers, but that Bowers would ap- peal to the courts to prevent being brought back to this State to un- dergo trial on the charge of embez- clement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
THE CITY COUNCIL.
The New Aidermenn sworn In the stand. ing Committes Appointed, and Bond of the City Clerk
 Approved.

A meeting of the City Council was held last night, Mayor Goldsmith presiding and quorum of Aldermen
 present.
 Minutes of previous meeting read
 and approved. The Clerk presented to the Council demand warrants aggregating $93, belonging to different parties who had failed to register them as re- quirel by law, and were debarred from collecting same. On motion the Clerk was directed to issue in lieu thereof, time warrants, payable January 10, 1897. On motion the old Council was adjourned sine die, after brief ad- dress by the Mayor, in which he thanked each member for the aid rendered him and for the efficient
 manner in which they had discharged
 their official duties. Alderman Saunders, in behalf oi the outgoing Aldermen, thanked the
 Mayor for his uniform courtesies and
 impartial rulings, and wished the new Council success. The new Council, consisting ol Aldermen Atkinson, Fox, ,Hightower, Howell, Johnson and Veil (Boyce and Goza absent) and City Clerk Bloom, were duly sworn in. The City Clerks bond for $5,00C was approved and ordered filed, An ordinance creating Graveline District No. l (Fifth avenue) was adopted. An ordinance fixing license of $1s per week or $40 per month for tray.
 cling or itinerant doctors was
 adopted. An ordinance appropriating $1 ,0Ot to pay for four draft horses and fol improving the streets, was adopted Capt. $. Geisreiter was unanimous ly elected as member of the Board
 of Public Affairs, vice A. Brewster term expired. The Mayor announced the follow ing standing committees. the first
 named being the chairman: Finance-Weil, Boyce, Howell. Cemetery-Boyce, Atkinson, John. son.
 Police-Johnson, Howell, Fox.
 Water and Light-Atkinson, How ell, Veil.
 Sanitary-Hightower, Johnson,
 Veil.
 Public Works-Fox, Goza, BOyce.
 Ordinance-Howell, Atkinson, Go ga.
 Fire Experimentation, Fox, Hightower.
 City Hall-Mayor, Veil, Fox.
 Adjourned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
Confirmation Services.

The confirmation services at Trim ity church last night were unusually impressive, and tine attendance was quite large. The Rt. Rev. Fl. N. Pierce officiated and conferred the rites of confirmation on q class of three, composed of the following persons: Miss Grace Hagler, and Messrs. J H. Mann and Samuel Kyle.
 This morning the Bishopconfrmed Mir. and Mrs. (. 0. Harris at the Arl- ington Hotel. who were unable to attend the services last night on ac- count of sick ness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
DAMAGED BY WATER.
The Kaufman Bazaar Suffers Severe Loss by the Rain
 Last Night.

Last night the magnificent stock of goods carried by the Kaufman Bazaar was damaged to the extent of several hundred dollars by water during the hard rain. The gutter pipes of the building, i'll some manner, got stopped up, the roof water poured into the store and saturated an immense quantity of goods. Mir. Kaufman says the dam- age to his stock will amount to at least 5000. d2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14

If you should do so pledge you that my private and public conduct shall be us open and honorable as my private conduct shall be free from censure and blame. If, how ever, you think my opponent en- titled to further honors and recog- milton, give him the nomination and l will do all in my humble power towards his ultimate success in the general election.
 Yours very truly,
 WALTER SoRRELLs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
SSES THE VOTERS OF aCOUNTY-INDOR- SBY ABLE LAW
 HERS AND S FRIENDS.
|ed, Will DO All He
 For His Op-
 hnent's Ulti- |mate Suc-
 cess

! zdJetferson County.
 zeracy of Jefferson Coun- ! called upon to express Slor Prosecuting Attorney the honor of appearing as an aspirant for the Eln the 2s day of April le this question and you t right. l will be very You give me the office,
 an abiding faith in lnstice of my country Ter be the result of your
 be for the best. In the question of qualifi- Ike 1t that any light n the subject will be oy you, and l respect 'or your consideration e others have been ace upon my integrity 'ency. They speak for and l submit them for North.
 ID, TEXAS, March 20, 1896. slls, Pine Bluff. Ark.
 With sincere satisfac- mat you are a candi- 'ae Democracy Of your fosecuting Attorney. ' Offer you my sincerest
 hoping that your
 see the wisdom of ae encouragement and sour manly character ability should receive.
 never had before it a
 than yours, and the which you were en- Y Often recalled as the , and successful that saged the attention of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14

At one time it was thought that no man was worthy of promotion at the bar until the best years Of his manhood had been worn away i'll privation and obseurity, but the time is now at hand when a bright mind and u vigorous manhood can find recognition, and, as rule the people appreciate a man who is capable and ambitious.
 l presume you are aware that resigned the office of Assistant Sec retary of State. I prefer to be at home among my own people.
 shall watch yourcareer and wish you success.
 Very truly, your friend,
 ToM c. THORNTON.
 GREENVILIE, TEx., Oct. r, 1894. To all whom it may concerns
 We, the undersigned members of the Bar of Greenville, Texas, take great pleasure in saying that w. B. ooiieiin, ESq., Nho NdS iof dDOut four years Il member of this Bar, by his honorable, manly and courteous deportment, during the time he practiced law at this Bar, won our confidence, respect and esteem. We recognize him lawyer of promise and ability, a brilliant orator, and, above all, a perfect gentleman. true to his friends and convictions. While we regret his removal from our city, we bespeak for him a full measure if s.t,o.a..e. r,a {, .c1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
BLACKWELL WITHDRAWS.
On Account of Failing Health He Drops Out of the Race
 for Representative.
FAITH. ARK, April 6, 1896.

 Editor Pine Bluff Graphic.
 Owing to my bad health and press of work on my farm, which will pre- vent me from making q further can vass, I have concluded to withdraw from the race for Representative. Thanking my friends for past fa- vors, am Very respectfully,
 G. IL. BLACKWELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
 Moxarts.

The Mozart Symphony Club, oi New York, will be at the Merrill In stitute tomorrow Wednesday ) night. Admission, 50 cents. Seats now on sale at G. N. Hart's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14

J. Fl. HargrOve.
 These gentlemen may have exaggerated my ability, but I feel assured that my conduct was such as won their confidence and esteem.
 I have no influential politicians to boost my candidacy and have made a fair, honorable race before the people. As a young man seeking by honorable means to make a success in life, certain of my ability to make you a competent officer, seek your assistance and encouragement. have seen others encouraged and assisted, and I feel that l am not undeserving, and this inspired me with the hope that you would see proper to honor me with the office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-14
,;rH RED BLOOD is the foun

sSt Fs N p GEOOO Is IIio Iot.ii- s- ast,on of good health. That is why sieea's ,sarsaparilla, the One True l.lood Purifier, gives HEALTH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-03
STUART MONUMENT BOARD.
Many Matters of Interest Before
the BODY Last Night.

The Board Of Directors of the Stuart
Monument Association held a meeting in
the Armory Of the First Regiment last
night. There were present Messrs.
Thomas W. Sydnor chairman, w. Ben
jamin Palmer (secretary) Joseph w.
Thomas. L. b. Vaughan. Charles Selden,
T. c. Minor, James r. Werth, NJ. j. DIM
mock, ~ r. Nenable. +. Il. Sutton, and
+. \. Catln.
Ii was announced TO the Board Of Direc-
tors that Governor OFerrall would adj
dress the grand rally OF the cavalrymen
at Crenshaw's warehouse on the morning
Of the "a Of July, and that he would in
troduce Rev. Frank Stringfellow at the
Mozart on the occasion Of his lecture on
scout Life in he Army OF Northern
Virginia" The Stuart Monument AssO-
citation are making extra efforts TO raise
funds 10 build the monument to General
j. Il. b. Stuart and 10 that end have Sc
cured tho services Of the famous scout,
Rev Mr.. S1ringfellow, TO deliver this lee
ture. and confidently rely upon the Rich
mond people and the visitors who may be
here u attend this lecture. and thereby
aid then in honOring this great cavalry
leader.
The board considered the question Of
adopting a model and on motion OF
CQmrade Werth, # was decided that no
model be adopted at the present time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-03
Charged with Stealing Guano.

TOANO. VA, June 2.-(Special) -Robert
Johnson (colored) was arrested yesterday
morning by Mr.. W. w. Ware, Deputy
Sheriff on the charge Of stealing. Mr..
c. c. Branch left some bags Of guano IN
his field Saturday evening. Monday morn
ing some OF his hands reported foul play.
Upon Investigation g. was found that
more than half the bags were missing.
There was no difficulty in following the
tracks Of horse from the field to john
sons gate. and from the gate to his
house. The guano was thickly drilled
down the lane to the house, where the
three half bags were found. Guano was
also thiclly scattered over the saddle
that he had borrowed from Mr.. Garland
Carlton. The case was heard by Justice
Whitaker. who sentenced the prisoner 10
Jail for four months. An appeal was
taken 10 the County Court and $50 bail
given. The prisoner was prosecuted by
Mr. Cyrus Branch. Attorney for the
Commonwealth. and defended by Mr.. b.
ID. Peachy of Williamsburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-03
EyipO-IA.
4 Youth Breaks JaiI-County Court
Matters.


EMPORIA, VA. June 2.-(Special.)-
Edgar Davis, a white youth. confined in
he iail Of this county to serve a term of
five months and fifteen days for larceny.
made his escape Sunday night. He only
had about fifteen day sto serve There
is a charge OF felony pending on the docke,
AGAINST him now. but an arrangement was
being made TO have him admitted 10 the
reformatory near Richmond on account
of his youth. This IS the second escape
he has made from Jail.
During the month ending Sunday 2S
deeds were recorded ana marriage
licenses issued by the Clerk OF the Court.
County Court convened yesterday at
10 O'Clock. Hon George Il. Rarham pre-
siding. The court was engaged during the
morning session In the trial of Jesse
Evans on "A charge Of carrying concealed
weapons. The jury found the prisoner
guilty and assessed the fine at $40
Under a recent decision Of the Supreme
Court the Court struck from the docket
several misdemeanor cases.
This afternoon the court was engaged
In the trial OF l.. Nj. Hubbard on a charge
of carving concealed weapons.
Among the visiting lawyers are Messrs.
r y. Davis and Bernard Mann. of Pc
tersburg: f. p Buford and Judge Mallo-
~. OF Brunswick, and J. T.. Persons. OF
Sussex The court was adjourned over
until wednesday. at which time the case
OF Walter Moore will be heard.
Owing to the farmers being so busy
there was quite a small attendance at
court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-03
For Stealing Diamonds.

Byron T. Clark, quite a dapper-looking
negro, from New York. who was arrested
here last Friday as a suspicious charac-
ter by Sergeant Alexander TomlinsOn,
is now being held in the Jail. awaiting
the arrival OF an officer from New York.
Clark faced Justice Crutchheld last Sa-
turday, and was fined for carrying con-
cealed weapons. while the charge of
being a suspicious character was post
pOned until next Saturday. Clark has
jewelry to throw away and, in fact. so
much so was that the case that he had
pawned some Of It here. Sergeant Tom
linson wrote 20 New York for the negroes
record. and received a telegram from W.
J. McKeldey. Superintendent of the
Brooklyn Police saying that Clark had
stolen a diamond pin from Mr.. c. o.
Brown, who lives at 20i Bushwick avenue,
Brooklyn, and that a warrant would be
sent for the negro. The officer with the
warrant is expected at any time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-03
DIVISION or THE PARK FUNDS.
Committee on Grounds and buiic-
ings Apportion the Fund.

The Council Committee on Grounds and
Buildings convened In its final session
yesterday afternoon. Those in Attendance
were Chairman Epps, and Messrs. Briggs
Blake, Mountcastle. Gunst. King, Law
der and Snead. The usual routine busi-
ness was transacted. on motion Of Mr..
Briggs the committee decided to rent the
Regimental Armory TO T. W. TignOr x
Sons, as bicycle school. at the cost Of
SIS a month, lights TO be furnished extra.
The apportionment OF the $1,000 apprc-
priated to grounds and buildings was
taken from the table. 10 embraced the
recommendations Of the City Engineer
that the funds should be divided as fol
lows: New Reservoir Park. 81 300; Monroe
Park. $500; small squares, $50: CANDLES
Hill. 500; Jefferson Park, 800; Marshall
Park, 500; Chimborazo Park, 500,
nursery. $500: Riverside Park. 500; armo-
ries. 500; city jail, $500; City Hall, &'loo'
fuel, ice, etc, $1,000. rents. $50; SeabrOoks
warehouse, 500; contingencies. $500.
HOUSE FOR THE KEEPER.
Mr.. Gunst explained the necessity OF
erecting a new house for the keeper al
CANDLES Hill Park. and moved to shave
small sums or the other parks In order to
get 500 for the purpose Of erecting SUCH
a structure.
It was thought II would be wiser 20 take
the 500 from Riverside Park and have 1t
expended upon this house Colonel cut
shaw did not think IL would do 10 take
one cent off the appropriations 10 tho
parks generally. but that Il was better
20 take the money from the Riverside
Park appOrtiOnment. Mr.. Gunst then
changed his motion so as TO provide for
the taking of 500 from Riverside Park
and placing IL TO the credit OF Candles
Hi Park. This was agreed upon.
Another motion, offered by Mr.. Law
der. appropriating $50 10 place a nice horse
trough on Chlmb0razo Park. was adopted.
The question Of decorating the City Hall
building during the Confederate reunion
was discussed al length. Mr. Mitteldorfer
explained that the city officers We're will
ing TO bear the expense OF the dec0ra-
lions If Inc committee would allow il TO
Doe done After considerable discussion.
the body, on Mr.. Gunst5 motion. agreed
that the building could be dressed with
flags and draperies. the decorations TO
cost not less than $500, and 10 be APP
proved by the City Engineer and Mr..
MitteldOrfer.
on motion OF Dir. Briggs. employees OF
the City Hall were allowed a halliday
holiday on Saturdays during the months
Of June, July. and August.