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Large Amounts of Gold offered Mt the
Subtrea surfes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Information re-
ceived at the Treasury Department shows
that large amounts of gold are being Of
fered at the several subtreasuries in ex-
change for currency, no stipulation being
made as to legal tenders. One million in
gold was offered at Boston, and the SUBJ
treasurer telegraphed the Secretary for in
structions, stating that the current work
of the Office was somewhat behind, owing
to the late furry, and further that the pay
ment of that amount of currency would
leave the subtreasury there inconveniently
short. Instructions were returned author
izing acceptance of half Of the amount Of
fered. At New York the subtreasurer, it is
understood, has given notice that he would
not receive gold to-day in exchange for
currency. There are about Sc, 400, 900 in as
say office checks outstanding which are now
being deposited for currency and especially
small bills, in anticipation of a revival of
heavy, and it is expected that several days
will elapse before the officials will be in
a position to meet all demands. The treas
ury officials anticipate no further with
drawals of gold for export and regard the
financial situation as greatly improved.
United States Treasurer Morgan to-day
treasurers of the United States: Refer
ring to the instructions communicated TO
you by my letter of Nov. %, 1895, author
izing you TO receive gold coin in exchange
for paper currency, L have TO say that the
department desires to be informed in adj
vance of any large transactions in order
that steos may be taken to accommodate
the deoositors If the stock of notes and
silver certificates available in the cash of
this office will admit of the exchange be-
ing made. The payment of express charges
by the government on remittances of gold
to the offices of the treasury and on the
currency returned therefor will be discon-
tinued. Gold coin below the least current
weight Will be received. as heretofore, in
exchange for paper currency under the reg
ulations now in force. The s~hort-weight
coin, of course. will be received only on it's
ascertained weight"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-06
Cost of Maintaining a Navy.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-According to the
annual report of Paymaster-general Stew
art the cost of maintaining the United
States navy last year. exclusive of any in
crease to Ii and the improvements at yards
and docks. was SIS. 4s4. SEQ. The money and
materials spent In arming and equipping
the naval militia, not including material
loaned to the States. was $2s. lS6. 1t is un-
derstood that the establishment of a re-
serye feet u now In contemplation By the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-06

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The President
has pardoned Ito restore citizenship Zina
Z. Wilson. sentenced in Indian Territory to
four years for horse theft, and Eugene
Fairchild, sentenced in Illinois to four years
for counterfeiting, both sentences having
been served out. he has commuted to three
years and six months imprisonment the
sentence OF five years imposed on Alonzo
b. Crawford in Missouri for embezZlement
and classifying bank books.
The President has denied the applications
for pardon in the cases of Charles A.
Brown. sentenced i'm the Indian tt rritory
to one years Imprisonment for perjury.
Willie Gibbs. sentenced in Colorado to one
year for mail robbery: Carl Ethridge. sem
fenced in Georgia 10 two years for mailing
obscene letters, and a. O. Farley. alias G.
III. Hunter. sentenced in Missouri TO six
wears for communicating.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-06
Contracts Awarded to Americans.

WASHINGTON, Nov. News has
reached here that the japanese government
has finally awarded 10 the American ship
builders contracts for building two swift
protected cruisers of the Olympia type. one
goes TO Cramp * Son, of Philadelphia. and
one TO the Union iron works of San Fran
cisco. TIE prices are not stated.
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]. H. WITHERsPooN, A. B.

Principal of the Pine Bluff High
School, and gentleman well known
In educational circles, was born in
Murfreesboro, Tenn, May 30, 1869
His youth was passed in securing an
education, obtained at the public
and private schools. In the fall of
1889 he entered the University of
Tennessee, at Knoxville, where he
spent three years, being graduated
in 1892, with the degree of A. Il.
His career at this institute was one
of success, and will no doubt be ever
grateful memory to him In the
Latin and scientific courses he grad
uated with honor, being orator Of
the class. While attending the col
lege he held the position of literary
editor of the Student, 81 well
known college paper. Subsequently
he became instructor in Greek and
chemistry at the Marengo Military
Academy. While here he was com
mandant of the cadets. At the ex-
piration of two years Prof. Whittier
spoon it this school and in 1884 was
electedle Principal OF the lenoir'
Tenn, High School. He filled this po-
sition one year and then re-
signed to come to Pine Bluff and
accept the position he now holds.
His administration OF affairs at the
High School have indeed been salts
factory He has been closely associ-
ated in school work with Professor
Hinemon, especially in all reforms.
In teaching the sciences and Greek
Prof. Witherspoon has few superiors.
The Board of Trustees have decided
to increase his already well equipped
laboratory. He is member of the
South Arkansas Teachers Assoeia-
tion and also of the Southern Educa-
tional association. He is a member
of the Method1st ti1urctr and an ac-
tive worker in the Sunday-school.
AS a citizen he is progressive and be-
lieves in pushing Pine Bluff to the
front.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

reading, spelling, geography, gram.
mar, arithmetic, penmanship and
United States history. The pri-
mary embraces reading, spelling
and writing, numbers, language,
etc.
Since the present superin ten dent
has taken charge he has inaugur-
ated number of changes which
have greatly benefited the schools.
Among these we mention the
strengthening of discipline. The
fire drill has been introduced in all
the schools. This is indeed novel
feature. During visit of the
school officials during the recent
term the efficiency of the system
was demonst rated from the fact that
the school was emptied in minute
and half, the children having all
their books and other property with
them, and were drawn up in line
in front of the school. Nearly all of
the private schools have been alb
sorbed. Mid-year promotions have
been provided for during the coming
session. This is an excellent fea-
ture as it enables the student to adj
vance four and one-h half months and
at the same time allows him to drop
back four and one-half months in
stead of nine. One-half days SEES
sions for all of the first and second
grade pupils have been inaugurated
for the coming session. A special
feature of last years terms were the
lectures in the High School,
Twenty three of these were given by
some of the most distinguished
speakers in the country. This has
4 tendency to give moral tone to
the pupils. Special attention is in
fact given to character building. 1t
may truly be said that the schools
of Pine Bluff never have been in a
more prosperous or thriving condi-
ton.
The schools are looked after by a
Board, consisting of six members,
elected by the city at large, two
every year. These gentlemen are
wide-awake citizens who devote a
great deal of attention to the work
ings of the schools.
The people of Pine Bluff take
great pride in the public schools
and dc everything to advance pop
ular education. They recognize that
the common schools are the hope of
the country, and that the education
of the children of all classes is the
only salvation for a republic like
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R. H. M, MILLS & SONS.
A Leading and Progressive In
surance Agency.

surance Agency.
In rooms 3 and A. Dewoody Block
are located Il. II. NJ. Mills and
Sons, General Insurance and Rea
Estate Agent is.
This agency was established in
1879, since that time it has built uE
one of the largest local insurance
agencies in this section, and Il profit
able real estate business. During
these many years this agency has
enjoyed large and steady increas-
ing business, and is in every way
worthy OF the liberal patronage
bestowed upon it, for it's members
have gained an enviabie reputation
as a result OF their ever prompt and
courteous attention given to al
matters entrusted TO them.
Some OF the largest foreign anC
home companies are represented
the agency representing combined
assets of over AZ million dollars
and surplus of over % millions
The members of the firm stand wei
with their companies, and have theil
undivided confidence.
The agency is in position to plac,
large lines on saw mills, gins
country stores and stocks, as wei
as on city property.
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the Bingham School of Arkansas.
He taught there five years. The
standing of this school is such that
nine colleges and universities OF the
South, among which are the Univer-
stiles of the Arkansas and Tennessee,
admits its scholars without examin-
alton. In 1895 he came To Pine Bluff
and has since filled the position of
Superintendent OF Public Schools
with credit to himself and the city.
In 1894 the Philadelphia Methodist
College conferred the degree of A. NJ
upon him. The Professor is EXPIRES
ident of the South Arkansas Teach
ers Association and the present cor
responding Secretary of the State
Association. of which he could have
been President had he not yoluntar-
lily withdrawn from the race. In
politics he is a Democrat from heri-
tage and was Secretary Of the Dem
ocratic State Convention two years
ago. In religion he is Methodist and
has held every position in that
church that a layman can hold. He
was a delegate to the last general
conference of the NJ. E.Chureh. South,
and was said to be the youngest del
egate present. He is an able educa-
tor and numbers his friends by the
legion.
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". q, TANKERsLRY, ]. W. WrrHERs.
President. Viee-President
j. II. MANN.
Secy. & Treas.
MANN TANKERSLEY DRUG
COMPANY.
Wholesale and Retail, Drugs
Books, and Surgical Instru-
ments.-No zoo Main
Street.

Examination establishes that this
house ranks first in its line in Pine
Bluff. Reliability, fair-dealing and
enterprise have gained it this pres
tige. Founded in 1889. and later in
corporated, it has from the first
prospered. The business is both
retail and wholesale. The stock
consists OF a superb selection OF
drugs, stationery, blank and school
books and surgical supplies. The
second floor constitutes the whole
sale department, the largest perhups.
in the State. This house enjoys
a fine iobbing trade. Some OF its
single sales exceed $500. Itsprescrip-
ton work leads also, aud none but
first class men are employed in this
department. Mr.. J. II. Mann de-
votes his entire time to the manage
ment of the business. and we con-
gatulate him and the others inter-
ested upon the dergee Ofprosperity at
tanned. Their motto is'good goods,
honest prices"
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THE ARLINGTON HOTEL
SALOON.
Messrs. Allen & Cromwell, Pro-
prietors, Arlington Hotel
Building. Third Ave.

What cannot wine perform? 1t brings to
The Secret soul; it bids the coward fight;
Gives being to our hopes, and from our
Drives the dull sorrow and inspires new arts .
Is there u wretch whom bumpers have not
A flow Of words and loftiness of thought?
Even in the oppressive grasp of poverty.
1t can enlarge and bid the soul be free.
At the feast OF Belshazzer and his
thousand lords, that prodigal king
offered a principality as reward to
the person making the most delicious
drink. Had that famous feast oc-
CURED in modern times with
those Bacchanalian disciples and
presiding geniuses, Messrs. Jim
and Joe, in attendance, they
would today be princes-nOt more
the princes uf good fellows that they
are, but princes OF the realm. No
wonder the Arlington Hotel Saloon,
with its handsome interior arrange
ment, it's delicious and aged bever-
ages, takes rank among the leading
saloons in the State. January LIST of
this year witnessed the inception OF
the business. The furniture and
equipment is of antique oak, new
and tasteful. The bar is furnished
with handsome mirror and taste
fully ornamented with cut glass
ware. In the rear are several hand
somely fitted up reading rooms. Only
the best and finest imported and
domestic wines, liquors and cigars
are handled. Old Barbee whisky the
leader. jug orders are carefully
filled and shipped. Mr.. J. w. Alien,
son of Capt. e. A. Allen, one of our
old and well known citizens, was
born and reared in Arkansas. He is
a progressive gentleman and stands
high in the community. Mr.. j. r.
Cromwell came to Pine Bluff from
Sidney, Iowa, and like his partner,
believes in modern progression.
These gentlemen are princes OF hosts
and their establishment thorough
model.
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S. "A. HAMMONS & co.
West Second Avenue.

This house is in all respects one OF
the leaders of the city, devoted to
general merchandise, gents furnish
ing goods, shoes, hats, and millenery
Three months ago succeeding the
New York Racket Store, it has
steadily pushed its way 60 public
favor and prosperity from the gen
eral excellence of goods and economy
in prices. The energy displayed by
Mr.. w. l.. Hammols in the manage
ment of the business is the special
feature contributing to it's success
The store is large being 24Xl00 feet
and well equipped. The stock car
ried is extremely large and offers a
choice variety to select from. In
prices let us say that Mr.. Hammon's
endeavors to give his patrons the
advantages of the closest margins.
He making n personal visit to the
eastern markets twice q year, pur-
purchasing for two of their addi-
tional establishments. giving them
the advantage of closer prices on the
quantities purchased. A polite
corps of clerks are alw avs ready to
attend the wants of the people. Any
one in need of anything in this line
will consult their own interests by
giving this establishment heir pat
ronage.
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STANDARD COTTON COM
PRESS co.
A Thriving Plant, Well Differed.

A Thriving Plant, Well Differed
The facilities afforded the eottor
traffic of the city is fully equal tc
! the demands of the trade. This /.
| due to the excellent service rendered
by the Standard Cotton Compress
Company. This company was
founded some seven years ago. The
following gentlemen constitute the
officiate:
DR.. u. Orto, President;
j. l.. Caldwell, President;
j. b. Trulock, Sec. and Treas:
w. e. Adams. Manager.
The plant is located in the Yves tern
part of the city, on ample ground,
and is provided with excellent ship
ping facilities, both by the Cotton
Belt and Iron Mountain Railroads.
The equipment is superb, and con
sists OF the latest improved Morse
cotton compress, having a capacity
OF l20 bales per hour, OF ample dem
sity. 1t is a well known fact that
Jefferson county received the highest
award for its cotton at the World's
Fair, and, in measure, cotton is
held to be Of more value when nicely
compressed; this is the case with the
work performed by this press The
building is commodious, and ample
room is had for the storage and
handling of many thousand bales of
the tleecy staple. Pine Bluff is to be
congratulated upon possessing
such necessary Southern institu-
ton.
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DILLEY FOUNDRY co.
A Leading Institution Of the
Great Southwest.
Under Able and Efficient Manage
ment, Manufacturers of Saw
Mill Machinery, Iron and
Brass CASTINGS. Etc.

The Importance OF all Industrial
enterprises contingent upon tile iron
! trade of the great Southwest can
hardly be over estimated, and among
those occupying the most prominent
position the Dilley Foundry Compa-
NY is entitled to very prominent
mention ia this edition. This bust
ness was founded In 1887, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen are the officers:
George Nj. Dilley, Presidents;
q. Il. Dilley, Yice-President;
f. l.. DilleY, Mgr. and Treas
The plant, covering one-half block
OF ground, Is situated in the eastern
part ot the city, just south of the
iron Mountain Railway tracks. 1t
Is thoroughly equipped with the
latest and most improved machinery
and is undoubtedly one of the most
complete foundries and machine
shops III the Southwest. There are
four connections buildings, contain
ing machine shops, foundry, black
smith shop, warehouse and pattern
warehouse. They manufacture saw
mill machinery and appliances, iron
and brass castings; do general
machine repairing and deal In
machinery, locomotives, cars and
rails for tram ways, as well as all
saw mill supplies. The vast trade
enioyed by this company covers q
large area, embracing Arkansas.
Southern Missouri and Northern
Louisiana. This company Is now
manufacturing the famous gang
saving machine, recently inaugu-
rated by Mr.. L. L. Dilley and Mr..
Coe, superintendent of the works. A
patent has been applied for. This
saw IL destined to revolutionize the
w-milling industry, as 1t is oper-
ated with a smaller per centage of
power, costs less and turns out bet
ter work. This saw is being sold all
over the South, and the large de-
mand for 1t is causing the works to
be operated day and night.
During the past nine years this
company has manufactured all the
gray iron castings used by the Cot
ton Belt Railroad. Some sixty men
are employed, night and day, thus
It may be seen of what great benefit
the plant is to Pine Bluff. This com
pany have works at Palestine, Ver-
non and san Antonio, Texas, aud
has been in business since 1872. They
have furnished castings for the Inter
national and Great Northern Rail-
road for the past twenty three years,
The remarkable success of this
company may be eomprehended
when we state that they began on o.
capital OF 5000, while today their
Investments aggregate one-half u
million dollars.
The success OF the plant here il
due to the excellent management Of
Mr.. +. l.. Dilley, a gentleman
thoroughly acquainted with every
detail and, moreover, wide awake
and progressive.
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GOULD GALBRAITH SUP
PLY CO.
On Second Avenue.

By careful examination of the com
mercial facilities enjoyed by Pine
Bluff, we find that among its con-
temporaries this house ranks as one
of the most important. This dis
tinction is accorded not only from
the fact that it is one OF the most re-
liable of its kind in this section, but
in the magnitude of it's operations
and the enterprise OF its business
policy it exerts marked influence on
the trade. They have been in bus
mess ten years, catering solely to the
country trade. The stock carried
embraces groceries and dry goods
They handle cotton very extensively
and are also the exclusive agents for
the celebrated Espenchied wagons.
Centrally located, this house possesses
every facility necessary for the sue
cessiul prosecution OF it's large trade.
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SONNENSCHEIN & ROGERS
Cor. Main St. and Third Ave.

For the purest and best OF old liqours.
Call at the finest old house In town.
1T IS run by our friends, Sonnensehlen &
Rogers
Men of great business renown
They VIII serve you rightly aud Justly,
nd give full worth for your gold;
And make you lasting OLD patron,
With goods the finest now sold.
Beyond a question of doubt, this
popular and well.known establish
neiit handles e;ccestt !e;
be found in Pine Bluff. The stock
they carry offers IA delightful selec-
ton. Specialties are made of Edge
wood, Brook, Normandy Rye, Cum
berland Rye, Spring Hill, Quicken
heimer Rye, Old Crow, and many
other standard brands of WHISTLES.
Anheuser key and Bud weiser bottled
beer is handled and served to custom
ers as cold as arctic ice The Jug and
bottle trade is a special feature of
their business. Both members of the
firm are well-known, honorable, up
right gentlemen who stand well In
the community. Mr.. Marcus Son
nenschein has resided In our midst
for a number OF years. Mr.. Rogers
came here from Lincoln county and
has made many friends by his cour-
tesy. The partnership between these
gentlemen has existed since January
LIST.
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UNEXCELLED IN ARKANSAS.
Pine Bluff Has Attained an Enviable
Position Among the Leading
Municipalities in the
State in School
Matters.

The public SCHOOL, the most dem
ocratic of American institutions. 1t
is the university of the common
people in which the boys and girls,
destined to become voters and
mothers of the Republic, receive
tfeir training for the grave duties
and possibilities of citizenship.
Arkansas is a sort of transplanted
Massachusetts,, preserving the vir-
tues and rejecting the faults Of the
mother commonwealth. 1t was
therefore natural and reasonable
that public education should have
been a matter of deep concern with
the founders of Pine Bluff.
Nothing is more indicative of the
intelligence and advanced civiliza-
ton of a commonwealth than its in
terest in popular education aud
the facilities which it has provided
for communicating knowledge to
the masses. Measured by this
standard Pine Bluff occupies an en-
viable position among the leading
municipalities of the State.
Only those who study the educa-
tional affairs and history of this
city can understand the grand and
rapid progress that has been made
within the past several years. This
progress is real progress, not merely
change from something old and long
established to something new. The
progress consists first, in the IN
creased efficiency of teachers; second,
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JNO. F. BREWER,
2Io Walnut Street.

Although but recently established
in business, it does not necessarily
follow that Mr.. Brewer is not an ex-
perienced man at his trade For the
past l3 years he has been with The
best houses in the city, spending 3
years with r. S. Thompson & Son,
in charge OF their tin and sheet iron
department, and also in the tin and
copper department OF the Cotton
Belt, where he worked himself up to
the position Of foreman. Mr.. Brew
er is q native OF Pine Bluff. and is a
skilled workman, manufacturing all
kinds OF tin. copper, brass and sheet
iron work. Having grown up in
the business, he is thoroughly alive
to the public wants; Is thoroughly
equipped in the way of machinery
and material. which enables him to
do at a moments notice any sized
contract froma the smallest to the
most responsible. Those entrusting
work TO this gentleman are sure of
getting competent mechanic and
good material.