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CHARGED WITH ENTERTAINMENT.
John F.. Knight Arrested nt the Tn-
 stance of Rank Stockholders.

COLUMBUS, O, March 2o.-John E.. Right, cashier of the Fifth Avenue Saw ings bank. has been arrested charged with having embedded $50, GOO. The arrest was made at the instance of cer- tain stockholders who became dissatis- fled with the delay in the settlement of the question as to how the bank came to fall. The books were being examined to discover that point whom the arrest was made.
 Right has always claimed that the fault was with the Old Farmers bank whose business tho Savings bank inher- Ned.
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Stolen Sheep Captured.

AUSTIN, March 20.-Adjutant General Mabry received dispatch from J. N. Hughes, captain of the El Paso com pany of rangers, saying he had cap, tured and returned to their owner 3500 sheep, stolen two weeks ago from J. H. Plplzins at Van Horn by the Mexieans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and LaGrippe when LAXATIVE PROMO QUINfNE will cure you in one day. Does not produce ringing in the head like Sulphate of Quinine. Put up in tablets convenient for taking. Guar anteed to cure or money refunded. Price 9 cents. For sale by G. N. Hart Drug Company II 10d4m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
BIook of nullaIngs Burn.

NEW LEwisvILLx. Ark, March 90.- A fire started in building here occu- pied by c. c. Dubose and before it could be checked it consumed an entire block. embracing c. c. Dubose's grocery store. the Henry Drug company. the postoflloe. T. j. Wheeler's dry goois store, w. H. Wilson's justice of the peace office and the law office of J. M and k. L. Mont gomery
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
Tor County Clerk.

To the Voters of Jefferson County;
 hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection to the office of County. and Probate Clerk subject to the action Of tfe Damocratie primaries, and owing to eontn- uda&IIl health may not be able to call on you in your respective townships, however Il yon should honor me with q second ierm l shall in the future as in the past, en- deayor to make an efficient and faithful off cer. Very truly,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

I hereby present my name to the voters Of Jefferson county for the office of County Treasurer, at the ensuing election. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. nm familiar with the duties and responsl- bilities ofsthe office, and if chosen, will en-
 D. G. BELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
nonhls Hanging nt nel1ville.

BRLLvI1In, Tex, March 2O.-There was double hanging here Wednesday. Buck Chappell was hanged for the cold blooded murder of Dora Emshoff last December, and Glenn Strauther for kill ing Avis Peter in November last.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

KENTUCKY brides itself on being Up to date in every respect, hence the recent military display at Frankfort.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

Defiance Bicycles $40, $50, $6O and $75, for girls, boys, misses, youths. ladies and men. Manufactured and guaranteed by the Monarch Cycle Mfg. Co.,, Chicago. 3 l2tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
Death of an old Settler.

WILLIS, Tex. March 20-Captain W. H Harlan, who commanded an Iowa company during the war, but who set tied here when hostilities closed, died here, aged H.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
For Circuit Clerk.

To the voters of Jefferson Connty;-t reelection to tle office Of Circuit Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic party and respectfully ask it's endorsemehl for second term. H. A Meeoh
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

Editor of the Graphic; You may announce my name as candidate for the office Of County Assessor. at the ensuing general elction. subject, however, to the action of the Democratic primaries .B. WHITE,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

IF King Menelek resembles in the least the pictures published in the newspapers, the Italian soldiers are not to be blamed for fleeing before him
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

ENGLAND has announced her de termination of fstieking to the single gold standard regardless of the ac- tion of other Nations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
PINE BLUFF, ARK, MAR. so, 1896
LARGEST DAILY CITY CIRCULATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For oonntx and Probate Judge.

Weare authorized toannounce JQD W. Il. JONES as a candidate for reelection te the office ofGonnty and ProhaUe Juugei SUI. sup ieet to the action of the Democratic pfmar- tes,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

Now that Dr. Nansen has discoV- cred the north pole, won't some one please discover Br Nansen2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
AntioathoIics- In It.

FoRT WORTH, Tex, March 20-From present indications the American Pro- tectiye association will cut a consider able figure in the municipal campaign
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announce Mir. SMITH c MARTTN IS a candidate for reelection to the office or Prosecuting Attorney or the Eleventh District, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
Fer County A ssessor.

We are authorized to announce Mir. J. H. SHELBY as Il candidate for reelection to the office of County Assessor, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
For County Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mr. ESS9 R. CORE. of Bolivar township, as d candi- date for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announce Mr. SFEV E GAIIIGAN, Of Tucker. station, Us Il candi- date for County and Probate Judge oI JeHGI- ssn county. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announce Mir. C. NJ. PHILPOT as q candidate for reelection to the office Of Constable of Vaugine town ship, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
For prosecutIng Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Mr.WAbTER R. SORRELS as d candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announne JOHN T; MARSH as Il candidate for the office oi County and Probate Judge. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announce Hon. G. L. BLACK WELL as q candidate for reelection as Representative subject to the action Of the Democratic primaries April 2s ts96,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorised to announce Mir. W. C.. STREETT as il candidate for Representative subject to the action of the Democratic pri- maries on April 2S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announce Mir. J. Y. SATNDERS as d candidate for Treasurer' subject to the action of the Democratic pri- marieS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
 For Constable,

We are authorized to announce Mir. JOHN c. GIBSON as a candidate for Constable Of Vaugine township. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

We are authorized to announce Hon. W. E. SALIEE as d candidate for reelection as Representative. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries April 2S, ls96.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
Increneed PostofIce Reeeipts.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-The gross receipts at S0 of the largest postoffices in this country last month increased $334, 742. The total receipts were $2,- 722. .187, against $2, 377 ,445 for February, tQQz
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

MoKlNHEYs views on the financial question are opaque even to the x TaVS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
For Oily CIerIs.

We are authorized te announce Mir DREW WHITE as q candidate for City Clerk at the ensuing municipal election, Tuesday, April r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
LOOO SUBSCRIBERS WANTED
 IN PINE BLUEE
 BY THE.''''''''- PINE BLUFF TELEPHONE %.

This Company proposes to increase ssubscnptIon list to 1000 If it ean) The people should remember that the b rS at S2 50 for business houses and $200 for resi- denees This is nearly 100 per cent less than the public has been comoeled to pay for phones for the past ten yoa's3 yoa s1ooort %'5 'Hp the grinding monopolY7
 This ad is not paid for one year in advance but 1t IS PAID FOR nevertheless
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

A man. $ fiealtl; carries him through the world. He de. bends on it for e1i- joyment, for happi- ness, for success, for the achievement of anything he has it1 han d. Americans take big chances. Theyrisk everything in business. They have confidence i1l their brains and their ability. The American business man is active, hexi- ble, elastic. Knock him down with fail ure and he is up again in a minute. As long as he keeps his health, failure doesn't mean any thing to him. He has lost a little time, but that is all. If he can keep his health, he will go on to sue cess. He feels sure of that, and yet his
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
For Sherfm.

We are authorized to announce Mir c. IL. TRlPLETF as a candidate for reelection as sheriff and Collector of Jefferson county, subject t0 the action of the Democratic pri= maries on April 2S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
NREAT SALES prove the great @sS merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Hoods Sarsaparilla sells because it accomplishes GREAT CURES.
Tor Sale.

Jefferson, Lincoln and Cleveland county scrip in amounts to suit. Call or write for my prices before buying. l2 2ld& w4m r. M. ROSENBERG.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20

Entered at the Post-otlice at Pine Ruff. Ark, as seeond-class mail matter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-20
For City Attorney.

We are authorized To announce Mr. Fred M. Hudson as a candidate for City Attorney al the ensuing municipal election, Tuesday, \ pril r.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
eY rAk FuMN4 s


QHat = heap q stFie 3mie Wae
NA'a wis on son ye. Jfm-
nile started s bicycle fepsr shop lt
ee-CieYeland Plain DEaler.
DscaiTcd.-Why did constancs ref
young Do Riche7e HHe deceived heFs
He told her be was worth 4 miilio
when IN reality he g worth two mii-
Iona -Defrcit Free Press
Gohang-It seems 70 me that gar
ment is too large Tor the baby Mrs.
Gobang-But yoa must remembers
that viii shrink from washing Ge-
hanr doea the mhv,n-Yopkega
Statesman
Judge hat ia The ground fof com
plaint il this divorce ease2" Counsel
Please, your honor, The main plea
will be incompatibility Of temper IN re-
gard 70 the merits Of their respective
bieycless-N. Y. Evening Telegram.
Fl should thfnkit would irritate ycn.
Or. Founder, 70 see members Of your
congregation falling asleep during
your sermon. Not at all. madam.
repled the preachers son the contrary,
u delights me. Sleep " \ sign OF a.
easy conscience. Those who can aeeF
do not need sermons.-Harpers Ba'
gar.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Mistress-Has the bptchers boy been
here this morninEf
nrslget-Xia, mum. Nearly an hour
age.
Mistress-Why didn't you tell me7 7
wanted TO give him an order.
Bridget-0i give him the orther me-
sell. Lamb chops, num-
Mistress-Whatever Mdueed you -
oreer lamb chops again today We had
them yesterday.
Bridget-Welb mum, OF likes them
betther nor baefshteak IN this warruni
weather.-Cleveland Leader.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

The woman who writes became sar
castle in speaking Of another woman
who not only writes. but who publishes.
"She is very versatile" an admirer
had remarked.
aUm-yes. But I think she misap.
plies her talents.''
I'm what way? N
"Her cook books read like works Of
fiction and her works Of fiction read
like cook books. ton Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
No Doubt Of It.

Hopeless, utterly hopeless said the
keeper, as he opened the door and let
the visitors see a man whose face wore
a smile of triumph.
HE thinks he has invented a bicycle
lamp that will stay lit"
The visitors shuddered and passed on
to another room, whers they found q
man who was trying to write a currency
plank for q party platform.-Truth.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
very Forretful.

The late earl Of Portarlington was al.
ways forgetting the names of people
whom he had met. Once, on receiving
a gracious nod from Queen Victoria at
Il Marlborough house garden-party. ac-
companied by a few words of kindly in
curry after his health, he replied; you
are very kind, madam; your face seema
strangely familiar TO me. but for the life
of me l cannot remember your name.7
San Francisco Argonaut,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

4Dfd yon know that Sinks had com.
mitted suieide7e
NO. When did he de it?e
"Last night at d senhury's hote1.w
sWell, that Just shows the extremes
to which a determined and revengeful
mar may 60. he had o quarrel with
Dusenbury night before last, and I'll
bet he just did this to get even. He al
ways was a mighty small. mean man in
some ways. Chicago Post.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

~Did u tell you that Charlie
Boudclipper proposed to me2" aaid q
Dallas young lady to her intended.
well. that is cheeky for him to pro-
pose 20 a young lady who j. engaged 70
me. What did you tell him2s
II told him I was sorry, but for the
present must decline his oRer."-Tsxns
Sitter.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Before I went away said the re-
turned traveller to the man who never
cares TO wander from his own Preside,
young Spifin was deeply infatuated
with Miss Franklin"
sob, that's all over now"
"He met a girl he liked better, l sup.
poser"
"No; he married Miss Franklin
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
No Limit on Him.

Sam-Bill hab got or job as pointer
one OBJ dem trains. 1 t'ink dey calls
it de vesterbule limited.
Mose-What TO do dey cali it linn
tied?
SAM dunno azackly, but / know it
amt got muffin to do wifi de POTTER
BROOKLYN Life.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
Way Down.

Rugby-What's the matter, Buggby?
You look like you didn't have a friend
in the world.
Buggby--I haven't. / couldn't get
the loan Of. a cent if 1 were starving.
I'm that fur reduced, my boy, that I
couldn't even borrow trouble.-Town
Topics.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

It hope" said Willie Washington, as
he prepared to smoke, "thatcigarettes
do not annoy you"
"Oh, no." Miss Cayenne repliens
cigarettes do not annoy me. But thu
people who smoke them usually do, very
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
arana ninnnnnlntmnnt

May-Tt was too bad TINT Miss Noviss
disappointed the audience at the n
teur performance.
Elsie-But she didn't. She was able
to appear, ~after1all.
May-Yes; but IL was generally sup
posed that she would not be able to APP
pear.-Tit-Bits
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Hoiack-You may talk about Jay
smith all you please, but he's all right
in his way.
Tomdik-My experience with him IL
that he is always right in some one
else's way.-N. Y. World.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
Good Horse for Her.

Mrs. Spendthrift-Pm afraid to ride
behind that horse. don't believe he is
thoroughly broken.
Mr.. Spendthrift-Then you ought to
drive him. You would break anythingi
Town Topics.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

"You have your clothes made almost
exactly as 1 do" he remarked to the
tailor-made girl.
Eyes," she replied. "The principal
difference is that mine are always paid
for on delivery Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

'Ethel, my dear, I must d~eprecats
your choice Of language. Is It necessary
In this intellectual age to use slang2"
"You bet IL is, mother, if you.want tpI
be understood "-Detroit Free PreaA
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

"You have been living too high" said
the physician. you'll have to stop
it."
"Irealizc that" was the reply. That's
why I sent for you. Now I won't be
able to. afford it."-Washington Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
Drawback of LuxurIaa.

"The Hopkins family has quit taking
ice"
What's that for?"
Couldn't agree on whose duty it was
to get up early and identity it before
it melted ."-Chicago Record.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Patientl seem to be quite strong
now, doctor, and getting stronger every
day. Had you not better send in your
bill?
Doctor-Aheml Ycn may not be as
strong AS you think you are.-Brooklyn
Life.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
Making otbar. elav.

Badger is great in philanthropy,
Isn't hep"
"What makes you say eo2"
"Why, look at the funny whiskers he
wears just to muse other people,
Chicago Record.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Il Is the talent Of human nature TO run
from n extreme to another.-Swift.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
Didn't stsrve.

eWell, Minnie, did you take good care
Of the animals during my ahsence9"
"Yes, my lady, excepting the cat,
which l forgot to feed"
II hope that didn't hurt her2"
ooh, no; not at all-she helped her
self to the parrot and the canary bird"
-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12
The Dimerence.

ViOlet-Yes; 1 told him I wouldn't
go without q chaperon-N. Y. Herald.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

Violet-Mr. Fiddleback has asked me
to 60 to the theater with him to-mor-
row night.
Daisy-That's strange. He asked me
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-12

The trade dollar weighs 4so grains
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

II Was Gov. Mckinney'- Idea, and Proves
To BE Great >uccrss.

/ met Mr. \. J. Craven. superintendent
Of the Virginia State Penitentiary Farm,
to-day. and had n very pleasant chat with
him. The state Farm. he said. Is locdt-
cd i'm the county Of Goochland. Va, TWEEN
ty-sevcn miles above Richmond. on James
river. and on the line OF the Chesapeake
and ohio railway. The farm cost the
state about $1,000. But AS every one
agrees. IL has been enhanced In value by
the spendid cultivation which has been
so literally bestowed upon II. All credit
is due 10 Governor Philip w Mckinney.
not only for the idea Of the establishment
Of a state farm. bat for the persistent
manner I'm which he kept the matter be-
fore the Virginia Legislature until that
honorable body took action In reference
TO IL, and practically II was Governor No
kinney who devised the scheme and os-
tatiishcd tho Virginia State Farm. Vide
his messages on the subject
But TO return 10 Mr.. \. J. Craven. the
superintendent Of the State Farm. He
said: we are now about completing a
courthouse l2Nll6 feet. and we are now
working on n new cellar. framing IL to-day.
the dimensions of which are 30xG0 feet.
which VIII be- done in the course Of a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

Pole. or native OF some one
of the industrious cold coun-
tries. In this country he cannot
make a living without knowledge OF the
language. and when told OF the easy
making OF whiskcy and It's big prohts. he
Is ready TO embark into IL. His informers
seldom inform him of the gravity OF the
offence. and the courts are often lenient
TO this class OF moonshincrs.
THE SECRET SPY.
The day Of arrest comes TO the city
moonshincr sooner or later. on account
Of the cvcr-rcady clue 10 his occupation.
the odor from the burning fluid. This
cannot be- disguised. The few town moon
sinners who have followed their occupa-
ton for years without being actaally de-
tcctcd have done II 10y locating n-the
most crowded. ill-smcllng tcnemcnts. and
moving away at the end Of "A few months.
After certain time the very building
becomes so saturated with alcoholic
smells that even the passcr-by can detect
It,
The burning Of molasscs IS another clue
10 the mOOnshiner. Tic old Irnies sioIal
manages IL by sending ont gallon jugs
until hc has enough. And tho stu more
clover one substitutes glucose for mo-
lasses. as IL is easier to obtain without
suspicion.
one popularity about the moonshiner' S
occupation IS that h is one that can be
started In "a day. For that reason. II can
never be stamped ont Revenue detectives.
when frank. admit that though they may
capture the biggest still In this city to-
day, there may be just such another in
fun blast tomorrow. The requisites are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

month. We have the foundation ready
fog barn lp0X6O feet. Basement story
OF stone. The building is TO be three
stories high. or two stories above the
has cmeut SO We are now. or very short
ly Will bee. well supplied in buildings and
appurtcnauces. We are putting in a new
Elephant for supplying tiles for the use
of the state Farm. and for making tiles
for sale. These tiles will add greatly L.
the comfort and safety of the buildings
0u the farm. and 10 is expected that a.
ready and profitable sale will be found
for am the surplus output of the plant
Speaking of the enormous yield Of the
farm this year. Mr. Craven said: 1--WE
have about io0 acres i'm corn-all i'm the
low grounds. except ~ acres Mr.. Oar.
Tucker struck i'm just here and said. "The
corn crop ON the STATE Farm this year is
80 abundant ard luNuriant that / am al
most wiling % make affidavit 10 the is1f
th.tt more corn viii Doe made on the \ ir-
ilun State pcn.tcntiary Farm this year
Than viii be- made on every other farm be
tween that farm aud the city or Rich
muud this year" Mr.. Craven went on 10
say that some persons had estimated the
probable yield at 4.col barrels.
The superintendent said: We have SIX
teen and a haif acres ina potatoes, and
IAIAIiiI IlUlll NiIhN Alih' 'Al'fi'Af 'N-rf
think We ought Ia make 1000 bushels
which is not "a large yield. The potatoes
are the finest / ever saw. We have six
acres 900 sweet potatoes. very fine. but not
maturcd as yet. We have about ten
acres in tomatoes This crop Is as fine
q crop as / have ever known. We have
more than enough for present use. IN
deed. We have more than we can possibly
consume. The oat crop promised 10 be
very fine. hut was badly injured 10y the
storms and continued rains. We have
twelve acres. or about 10000 head Of cab
lacc- These are unusually fine, we are
now supplying the Virginia penitenuary
with lirO pounds Of cabbage three times
"a week. besides using considerable guam
titles on the farm. where we have 2'5 con-
Wet farm hands We have about 600
acres i'm peas. 900 acres for picking pur-
poses. and will turn under loo acres for
"a green crop. We are now sowing our
ulnip and ruta-hasa crop. will put IN
about five acres. We have an abundance
OF see. about 400 bushels of old corn on
hand from last years crop
The State Farm is in every way great
success. and is altogether very prosper
Gus. and in due time will become "A NEST
valuable property. and one Of the best
paying institutions in the state NJ