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Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
WHEAT'S GOOD PROSPECTS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-A London cablegram to the Evening Post says: A leading authority in Mark Lane says that England will need at least twenty million quarters of wheat in twelve months, and that India and Australia having become importers in stead of exporters and Russia being less able to supply than was expected, this must maintain, if not enhance, the prices, as millers here have been Nv ing from hand to mouth.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
OPERA HOUSE.

The matinee yesterday afternoon was well attended. East Lynn was pre- sented to an Pppreciative audience. At the close of the play each person present received a copy of the lullaby, "By-lo-Baby," by Lee Johnson. Bar bara Hare was especially attractive The evening play, 1.-The Pearl of Sa- voy," was the greatest success of the season. Alice Roseland won new lau- rels as 'The Pearl" C. B. Eldridge brought down t hehouse time after time. La Petite Iillie as a cupid was encored in her graceful dance. The company has satisfied the large audi ences during the week.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
HANNA ANSWERS JONES.
Interesting Contribution on the Subject
 of Alleged Coercion

CHICAGO, Oct. 24-Chairnan Han na has given to the press the follow ing:
 1.-The manifest policy of the silver Democratic managers in this campaign as set forth by their candidates for president shortly after his nomination, has been to create the belief in the minds of the workingmen that they were being coerced by their employers to vote contrary to their convictions The chairman of tuhe National commit tee, Hon. James K. Jones, has em- phasized this policy in a proclamation in which he boldly charges the employ ing classes of the country with havin 8 entered into a conspiracy to coerce their employees into voting contrary to their opinions.
 ''This is a very grave charge and it has now assumed form Ihat justifes giving it some attention. It is an in suit both to employer and emp1oye We do not believe that one is despotnc enough to attempt to coeree, or that the other is so cringing as to be CO., creed Employes and employers are al free American citizens, knowing theil rights and capacity of asserting an6 maintaining them. To coerce a voter is crime against lthe laws of the land and if Messrs Bryan and 5cafAs know of coercion they make themselves ac complices of the criminals by not in forming the proper authorities an( taking steps for prosecution.
 'It has been the policy of the Re publican party since its organization Ito protect every citizen in the exercis' of his elective franchise, and it vii
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
HIS VOICE ALL RIGHT.
Reed Addresses Thousands of Kansans
 and Converts Many.

WICHITA, Kan, Oct. 24.-Speaker Thomas B. Reed of Maine addressed several thousand people here today some of whom had come fifty miles to hear him. He demonstrated thaE his voice was in good condition, and made SO many telling hits that the people became wild with enthusiasm. The managers of the Republican state cam paign say the presence of Reed in .he state will carry Kansas out of the doubtful column
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Ford Hotel: Mrs. Jennie E. Cook, Miss Lora Slater, Chicago; Daniel Babbitt, Flagstaff; George E. Nolan, Los Angeles; George L. Alexander, San Francisco; A. L. Brewer, San Mateo; H. c. Morrison, Marshall, Tenn.
 Commercial Hotel: K. A. Adelberg San tBernardina; w. G. Woodward, Hardin, Mo-; M. F. Shaw, Tucson; w. H. Hamilton, Jr., Los Angeles; E. M. Shafer, Chicago; w. C. Archer, Tucson w. B. Hursch, San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
ALASKA'S GOLD.
Her Mines Are Producing Much High
 Grade Ore.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24. = James Sheakley, governor of Alaska, in his annual report to the secretary of the interior, s. i'rs is great eilcour- agement in the outlook for the Alas kan gold mines. During the year end ing the first sf tais month $2,3o0,0OO in gold bullion has been taken from mines, the greater part being the pro- duct of low grade ores, much of which yielded less than s4 per ton. Almost any grade of ores now can be worked at a profit here. Confdence in Alaska as a gold producing country increases with the new development of her re- sources.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
MORE M'KLNLEY VISITORS.

CANTON, Oct. 24.-Three hundred employees of the Atehison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway, from Kansas, were addressed today by Major Mckinley, who made magnificent address to them. A delegation of 100 men and women representing the directors of the Poor and Charities association from Pennsylvania. called on Mckinley in the afternoon. Van Vert county, O., was represented by 800 people, mostly farmers
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
TO HELP THE CASTLES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 23.--Mrs. Kate Dwyer, prominently identified with the retail fur trade in this city, has started for London. Her mission has but one object, and that is the op- portunity which will be afforded her in London on November Z to testify to the unmistaka'hle peculiarities of the shoplifting.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
BooKKEEPER SHOT HIM.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 24.-Morris Land, mane@er of tho IrternatieraI Export and Grain company, and prom inent in the local grain market, was shot and killed in his office this even ing by Fred H. Waitt, a bookkeeper whom he had discharged and whom he autemT't5d to put out of the room. Waitt had been drinking.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
SECRETARY WILIiETTS DEAD.

DETROIT, Oct. 24.-A private tele- gram from Washington announces the death last might of Edwin H. Willetts, assistant secretary of agriculture un- der Secretary Rusk, and continued in that position under Secretary Morton until a few months ago. The cause of his death is not stated.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
RESTING IN STATE.
Last Honors Being Paid to the Late
 Speaker.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. A.-The body of ex7Speaker Crisp was removed this morning from Dr. Holmes sanitarium, where he died, to the stale capitol, es- eorted by the military and a guard of distinguished citizens, and placed fin the rotunda where it is guarded by the militia. It will be taken to Americus tomorrow morning for inSerment
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
A GREAT PARADE.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 24-The pa rade of the gold standard clubs through the principal business streets this af- ternoon was a great success. It con- tained about 13,000 people from all walks of life.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-25
THE SILVER MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24.-silver bars, 65sa; Mexican dollars, 51.
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WAIVED EXAMINATION. The Participants in the Walnut Lake Shooting Affray Bound Oyer to Await Action
 of the Grand
 Jury.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Merritt returned home from Walnut Lake yesterday afternoon, where he had been to represent the State in the cases against Isaac Bangston and the Seamanses, who had en- gagged in such a battle at that place Friday and Saturday fast.
 Mir. Merritt informs the GRAPHIC reporter that the participants in the bloody affray waived examina- tion before Magistrate Nelms, and were bound over in the sum of $500 each to await the action of the Grand Jury.
 The wounds of old man Seamans will not prove fatal. He was shot in the arms and back. The wound in the arm is the most dangerous. Henry Seamans was shot in the knee, ard while the wound is ex- tremely painful, no serious result is apprehended.
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HE CHANGED HIS MIND.
Prosecuting Attorney Martin $ Statement too Strong for
 Prisoner.

This morning the case of the State vs. Sam Gaston was called for trial in the Jefferson Circuit Court. sam was charged with stealing harness from Dr. Goree. When the case was called the the prisoner, through his attorney, entered a plea of mot guilty" The jury was empanneled and Prosecuting Attorney rose and stated what the State was prepared to prove. He had not finished before the prisoner interrupted him with: Hold on, boss! l pleads guilty" /" The jury and witnesses were dis charged and Judge Elliott sentenced Gaston to the penitentiary for two years on the charge of burglary and for one year on the ehadge of grand larceny.
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RIVER NEWS.

The steamer J. N. Harbin arrived this morning from Memphis and re- turns tomorrow at II o'clock.
 The "Bostona" arrived in Mem piliis yes yes tteesday having been de tained by bad weather and a large trip. Pine Bluff is well represented on her manifest.
 Capt. E. c. Postal commands the Harbin this trip. Capt. Postal owned and commanded the steamer Chickasaw in the White river trade for years.
 The steamer Belle of Memphis, of Anchor Line, left St. Louis yes tefday for Memphis.
 The City Of Monroe leaves St. Louis Saturday, March 18th for Memphis.
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The Entre Nous Club.

The Entre Nous Euchre Club was royalty entertained yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Simon Bloom. Mrs. Louis Roth won the first prize and Mrs. M. J. Ringlehaupt captured the second. Mrs. Ehrmen, of Helena. was awarded the guest prize. An elegant repast was served The club will hold it's next regular meeting next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal.
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DIED.

FENw1cK- Rob Roy, Jefferson, county, Arkansas, on Tuesday night, March 24, 1896, MT J. E. FENwIoK, aged about 2 years.
 The deceased was a most estim- able young man who for some months past had been employed in the store of Caldwell & Smith, at Rob Roy. MT. Fenwick has relatives living in Washington City. The re- mains were brought to this city this morning and inferred in Bellwood cemetery.
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Big Black Crook.

Oh, what q glorious and jolly night will be passed at the Opera house on the evening of Thursday, April ?, when the grandest of all spectacles will be given. The com pauy is composed of 40 people and they bring and carry special set of small scenery which is an exact du- plicate of the production this com pany used in New York. The reason for carrying a small set of scenery is so as to give a production from a scenic point of view as nearly per feet as possible.
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Miss Juliet Peay. daughter of

Miss Juliet Peay, daughter of Maj. John c. Peay, died at the fam fly residence, 1414 Spring street. Lit tie Rock, early Wednesday morning, after an illness of four weeks. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been quite sick the past week. She was first taken with malarial fever, which became complicated with pneumonia, and this was the cause of her death. Miss Peay has often visited Pine Bluff and she had many friends here who dearly loved her for the many amiable traits of mind and person which she pos sesed.
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This afternoon the following gentlemen of Little Rock, Memphis and Pine Bluff, will leave for Lea's Springs, where they will spend several days on a grand fox hunt. Messrs Fred Martin, B. E. Barbee. R. D. Treadwell, Ed. Hill, w. D. Winston, J. NJ. Hightower and T. NJ. Phillips. The party will carry along servants. provisions and a pack U; about thirty-five fox hounds.
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A Methodist Reviv,i.

The Riverside Methodist Church revival is progressing with increased interest. Services every dsy from 2:30 to 3:3O D. m. and from 7;30 10 $50 D. III. Preaching this afternoon by Rev. A. o. Evans, and tonight b.y Rev. Barkwell Rev. Sanders. the pastor, extends an invitation to the public to attend these services which will continne for this week.
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THE GRAND JURY.
That Body, After Finding Sixty Two Indictments, Takes
 Recess.

The Jefferson County Grand Jury has done splendid work since if con vened. The jury in that time has re- turned sixty-two indictments and examined a large number of wit nesses. This morning; he jury took a recess until the 4th day of April
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Mrs. E. c. Florence has closed out her millinery business in this city and will at once leave for St. Louis where she will accept a position with the parisian. a millinery establish ment of that city.
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Miss Beatrice Wertheimer, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Birmingham and Memphis for sev- eral months, is expected home this week. She will be accompanied by Miss Cecile Wise, a charming young lady of Birmingham.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. $. Honnet have returned from the Eastern marksts where they purchased a large stock of spring goods for the Honnet Dry Goods Go.
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WANTDE:-several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velope. The Dominion Company, third floor, Omaha Building, Chicago, III. , II w6m
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-03-28

"Have just promised the other fel- low" are the words printed on a card which a prominent attorney has had printed to present to candi- dates who solicit his vote.
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Mrs. Tigh, an expert dressmaker of Baltimore, has arrived in the city. and will henceforth be connected with the Honnet Dry Goods Co.
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Mrs. E. Werner. formerly of this city, but now of St. Louis, arrived here this morning and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. l. Altsehul.
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Mir. Ed. Levine returned to Var ner this morning after a pleasant visit to Pine Bluff friends.
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Mr..Charles H. Ledlie, of St. Louis, formerly manager of the Pine Bluff Water works, is in the city.
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We are pleased to announce that Mrs. NJ. D. Bloom, who has been very i'll, is greatly improved today.
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Master Sol Franklin has entirely recovered from the sprained wrist he has had for several days.
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Mr. C. S. Reeber, of St. Louis, was in the city this morning on business connected with the sale of the Water works.
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Messrs. Ben and Edgar McCam- mon returned home this morning after business trip to St. Louis.
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The Ancient Order or the Orient met last night and Mir. J. r. Cousins was duly ushered across the hot sands of the desert. After the Coun- ell adjourned an elegant banquet was given which was greatly en- -iaual
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Mr. John Portis will leave for Memphis tonight to attend theraees.
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Juliet Lodge. Knights of pythias, held an interesting meeting last night.
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WANrED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped: ts;i e;s ;'e 'eel!ene The Dominion Company, third floor. Omaha Building, Chicago, I'll. 5 II w6m
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Alderman Boyce is reported as be ing somewhat improved in health today.
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Internal Revenue CollectorRodgers was called to Warner today on off, cial business.
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Mrs. simon Bloom is entertaining the Entre Nous Euchre Club this afternoon.
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Mrs. Wolf. of MeGehee, was guest of the Arlington last night.
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Mir. Ben Thalheimer left this morn ing on a business trip south on the Cotton Belt.
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There was little or no change in the price of cotton today.
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Holmes. thc popular Second avenue meat dealer, today received a large shipment of lake and ocean fish, Leave orders with him for fish for Friday.
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Miss Maude Dreyfus will entertain the Up-to=Date Whist Club tonight.
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Miss Bettie Atkinson, of Fordyce, is a guest of Miss Agnes Harrison, of this city
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Mir. W. z. Tankersley left this morning for Warner, where he goes on business.
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Moved ta Stuttgart.

Today the headquarters oi tine Pine Bluff x Eastern Railroad were moved from this city to Stuttgart.
 This change was made necessary by
 the fact that the management of the Arkansas River & Stuttgart Rail- road, which is also under the same iii management ;;.:nia as that of the Pine Bluff & Eastern road. requires greater attention than the latter road which runs to this city. Here after the headquarters of Superin- tendent Martin will be at Stuttgart.
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OUR CLUBBING RATES.
Leading Newspapers at Reduced Prices when Taken with the semI-
 Weekly Graphic.

The t Hice-a-week GRAPHIC has made arrangements with the leading newspapers of the country whereby it can secure them for it's subscribers at greatly reduced prices. The list appears below, the price named be- ing for the twice-a-w week GRAPHIC and the newspaper mentioned both for one year.
 The twice-a-w week GRAPHIC and the: Weekly Commercial Appeal .75 Farm .............................. .60 Home and Farm. ni....................,... l.75 Far.n Journal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ...... l 50 Texas Farm and Ranch............ 200 Weekly Courier Journal............. 2.25 Thrice-a- week New York World. 200 New York Daily Advertiser..... 300 Womankind ............................. 60 Atlanta GoBstitution...... 200
 Tn the above list are free silver, sound money, Republican, Democrat ie, farm and household pnblica tions, and every one can find pape: to suit him. The Farm News, Farm JOulIldl anu " OtiiuHhlii'i dit pup- lished monthly; the Home and Farm twice month; Commercial Appeal, Farm and Ranch, Courier-J ournal, and Atlanta Constitution, Weekly; New York World, three times q week; and the New York Advertiser daily including Sunday.
 Parties should avail themselves Of these prices at once, as they are sub ject to change at any time.
 Select yourp paper, send the amount stated above, aud your will receive the paper selected and the twice-a- week GRAPHIC for one yenr
 wtf SEMI-W WEEKLY GRAPHIC.
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Mr. A. Blum, the merchant prince. is expected home from New York Saturday.
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Mir. ]. R. Sanders, a well known citizen of Forrest City, is here on a business visit.
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Mr. H. II. Harper, the florist, is now prepared to serve the public with plants and cut flowers of all kinds. He constantly keeps large supply of both on hand at the con- fectionery and news stand of MT. Mitchell, where he will be pleased to to serve all who need anything in this fine. His terms are extremely reasonable.
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Judge " E. Hemingway, of Little Rock, is here on q visit to his many friends in this city.
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For saIe.

Jefferson, Lincoln and Cleveland county scrip in amounts to suit. Call or write for my prices before buying 12 2ld&w4m F. M. RosENBEE;.
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Mr. E. E. Houston leaves tomor- row morning on business trip to points in North Arkansas.
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After a brief spell of illness Miss Josie Bluthenthal is able to be out again
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Chevalier Division, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, will attend divine services at Little Rock Easter .t
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-03-28

Mr. E. II. Toboy, State agent for the Remington typewriter, is in the city today.
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Capt. sam r. Lindsay, of Pastoria, is in town.
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Mir. W. H. Haight, of Little Rock, was guest of the Arlington last ninhf
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gtMiss Cora Brummett, lovely and accomplished young lady of Camden is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. sam Kyle, of No. 72O West Third avenue
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A number of bales of cotton were brought to town and sold today.
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 ADJUSTMENTS.
"As You Like It."

A Shakespearin play in the hands of a competent company never fails to draw a good house of literary and intelligent people. Such was the audience that greeted that charming little actress, Fife Ellsler, last night in the bright and fascinating char acter "Rosalind, supported by a company of competent actors. AS You Like It" is one of Shakespeares most beautiful comedies and it was presented last night. Miss Ellsler added to her fame as an actress by her true interpretation and clever presentation of the noble character, "Rosalind, while MT. Weston was a natural fool, Mi. Blinn a worthy Orlando. The other members of the company were fair, each playing his part well.
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From Thursdays Daily ]

The Royal ArcaAum meets to- night.
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Juliet Lodge. Knights of Pythias, meet tonight.
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Knowing full we'll the great importance the ladies attach the question of who shall make their dresses think proper say that Miss ghe stands at the eghh of her art and only needs opportunity to demonstrate this fact you We cheerfuly undertake to guaanteee satisfaction fit finish and workmanship
 Our garment will be GUARANTEE of excellence
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Mir. W. c. Crittenden, of Wabba- sekn, is Pine Bluff visitor today.
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WANTED: trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel m Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velope. The Dominion Company. third floor, Omaha Building, t,biearo I'll III W6m
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From Wednesdays Daily.l

A lovely day, so bright and clear it is.
 Mir. J. S. McDonnell,o of Altheimer,i is in the city.
 Juliet Lodge. Knights of Pythias, meet tonight Mir. A. J. Wallace, of Little Rock, is in the city. Mir. J. q. Taylor left for Rives this morning.
 Mir. H. 4. Parker. of Clarendon, is in the city,
 Deputy Sheriff Arthur Holland is quite sick today.
 Mr. c. NJ. Neel returned from Little Rock this morning.
 Ms P NJ Vangine. of Sherrill, was a business visitor today.
 Mr. T. D. Scott, of Monticello. is autographed at the Arlington 
 Middling cotton is now lingering at from 6X 10 cents per pound.
 We are sorry to state that Alder man J E. Boyee is still quite i'll.
 Mir. w c. Crittenden, of Wabba- sekn, is Pine Bluff visitor today.
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E4ERFEcT and permanent are the Y cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, be- cause it makes pure, rich, healthy, life and health-giving BLOOD.
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We are sorry to state that Alder man J D. Boyee is still quite i'll.
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We would further announce the arrival of our Dress maker, Miss Mary C. Tighe, of Baltimore, who will be pleased to meet you at Dress-makng Paflors.
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Mir. J. S. McDonnell,o of Altheimer, is in the city.
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NIT. A. J. Wallace, of Little Rock, is in the city.
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Middling cotton is now lingering at from 62 to [ cents per pound.
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A lovely day. SD bright and clear if is.
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Mir. J. q. Taylor left for Rives this morning.