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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.
An Interesting Meeting at the Main
 Street Church Last Night.


 The Main Street Epworth League held an interesting meet ing last night which notwithstand- ing the hot weather was largely attended. The program rendered was interesting and entertaining and was highly enjoyed by all. present.
 The singing by the Pine Bluff Glee Club was of very high order and pleasing nature.
 The address by Master Yates Van Valkenburg on, "Why Boys and Young men Should Join the Epworth League, was a very strong and forcible presentation of the subject, and showed in a con vincing manner the benefits of League membership.
 The recitation by Miss Reba Dewoody showed the young lady to be an elocutionist of a high order and talent, and this proved one of the most interest ing featuresIof the evening.
 "Never Alone by Miss Belle Hart, was sung in her rich mellow voice and was highly enjoyed by all present.
 The violin solo by Miss Rosa Vickers was novel and pleasing. Miss Viekers is an artist in her line and contributed in no small degree to the pleasure of the en- tertainment.
 Miss Nora Browns recitation was very fine. She is an elocu- tionist of rare merit and brilliant promise, and always finds an ap- preciative audience in Pine Bluff.
 After a few songs and a col lection, this concluded the pro- gram and all returned to their homes feeling amply repaid for braving the fry elements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
TIE NEWS IN BRIEF.

All the rollingmills at Niles, O., have resumed work, giving employment to 2000 men.
 A wreck on the Big Four road near Indianapolis injured four mon and ciip- pied number of race horses.
 Willis King, who was convicted ol murder in two cases at Gatesville. Tex, ond escaped jail there, is under arrest at New Orleans.
 The Swear son of J. M. Stork was drowned at Orange, Tex.
 Mrs T. M Praig died on TexAa and Pacific train between Weatherford and Fort Worth. She had been to Mineral Wells and was on her way to her homo at Gainesville. Tex. Her husband was with her. She died of cancer.
 A Polander is in jail at Mexia, Tex, charged with killing his brother thsrs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
SAD DAY AT ERADICATION.
Eleven of the Atlantic City Victim.
 Buried-More Funerals Today.

Eleven of the Atlantic City Victims
 Buried-More Funerals Today.
 BRIDaToN, N. J., Aug. 1.-The funer- al of II of the victims of the Atlantic City collision took place here Sunday. Everywhere could be seen the badges of mourning, end many sad scenes were witnessed as the relatives of the dead watched the heavy clods of earth fall that shut their loved ones from sight forever. Lodges turned out in full force and escorted the dead to the graves The churches all held special services at which prayers were sad for the un- fortunates, dead and living. There will be many more funerals today and to- morrow Yesterday was generally ob- served as day of mourning, and it is thought there will be a general cessa- ton of business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
THE CITY COUNCIL.
alderman Atkinson Presided and Much Important Bus-
 mess Transacted.

The City Council met in regular ses- .ion last night, and was called to order hv the City Clerk. A quorum being nresent, Alderman Atkinson was slected Mayor pro tenn, during the ab- sence of Mayor Goldsmith.
 The regular monthly accounts were allowed.
 The SanltaryGommittee was granted farther time ifi which to report on the ,etition of Col. Rogers to build g daughter house.
 Fire Committee reported pressure of v.ter at,iTfes during July ranging from 40 to 60 pounds, and asked that Water and Light Committee take that matter into consideration in adjusting the water bill.
 The Chief of the Fire Department reported, showing a good many fire bvdrants leaking and below grade, and eoIoplsining of low pressure. The re- poft was referred to Water and Light Committee.
 The account for water hydrants was referred to Water and Light Committee for investigation and settlement.
 A petition was received from East End citizens asking that the Council take steps to have the Missouri Pacific railway widen it's trestle on Fourth avenue, over Mallory Ditch, so as to permit fcdes.rians to use it in com ing into the city. The matter was re- erred to the Board of Public Affairs. That part of the City Engineers re- port referring to public water foun- | iains WAS referred to the Board ot l Public Affairs, with directions to con- fer with the Water and Light Compa- ny with view to having hem put in proper condition.
 protest was read from the South western Telegraph and Telephone Co.,, At having to pay $224.50 as annual license on the poles used by them.
 The City Clerk was directed to de- duet from the July light bill the amount due the city from the Water aud Light Company for license on their poles for the ensuing year.
 The resignation of Assistant Chief dfolice Culpepper was received and ieceptsd, and the appointment of Pstrolmen Craig was confirmed and hisbond approved.
 Adjourned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

due r5 tfieir being no tunnel-shApea clouds, no twisting winds oe whisl- winds. While the dark clouds bust, tho wind swept straight across the city and it's suburbs. It unroofed hundrede Of buildings that were occupied, but ell the buildings destroyed were either old structures, barns and sheds, or butldinas in construction. Some of the street fnil- ways and telephones arc still disahled.
 The only death reported was that of Charles Bouhe. who picked up tele. graph wire that had been blown Into his yard on tho Carthage road. Tho wire had crossed trolley that was also blown down.
 John Hammer of Covington, also picked up wirs and waS unable Co rs- lease himself. His condition is seill doubtful .lmong the otAsss who ars prostrated trom lightning shooks ars Taylor Gresnwald, Mrs. Oliver Grsen- wald, Mrs. A. Ritohis. Harry MAruoh- meier. William Seizsr, John Hollygss. Edward Chagger. Miss J. Detsrs, John Brinker, Edward Stasgmiller. John Soharrid and Miss Nellie Finn.
 The lightning struck hundreds ol places in the city. Hundreds expsri. enced severe shocks who were not psoG- strated. Quite number of hofsss wers killed in stables that were struck by lightning or blown down.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
"Second Sight

The GRAPHIC today begins the publication of new story, Second Sight, by Mr. J. II. Connolly, which is in his happiest vein, and is one of the most delightful of the series we are now running. It is tale of a jealous wife who deceived herself and was happily undeceived. It makes only seven columns. Read it; you will enjoy it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
THAT IS THE COLOR OF THE WATER FROM THE
 FIRE PLUGS
An Investigation Made By the President of the Board of Health and Chief Senyard of tle
 Fire Depart
 ment.

This morning about 10 o'clock Dr. Withers, of the Board of Health; Chief Senyard, of the Fire Depart ment, accompanied by a GRAPHIC reporter, made tour of inspection of the fire plugs in the various por- tions of the city. Complaint had been made that the mains have never been properly flushed, and it seems that the complaint was just one.
 Before starting a representative of the Water and Light Company was requested to go with the party, but declined the invitation, stating that if the water was to be wasted by a useless test he would order the water to be pumped from the river.
 The first plug tapped was on the corner of Fifth avenue and Missouri street. At first the water was almost black, but in a few minutes became clear. This was caused by the deposit in the joint just at the plug. It didn't take long, however, for it to change color again. It be- came almost black, and nasty looking green, changing four times in the space of five minutes.
 The plug at Sixth avenue and Main street was next opened, with about the same result.
 On Sixth, just in front of Annun- citation Academy, matters grew more serious. The water was of a slimy appearance. and sometimes in it's wonderful changes it grew actu- ally thick.
 At Sixth and Mulberry the water is stagnant. In addition to the dis agreeable looking color of the water there came forth such smell that would make tan yard ashamed of itself. Tests were made on Cherry street, near the car stables, on l2th and Walnut and on State street, and at Hotel Trulock with about the same result.
 Proper flushing the mains is what is needed, and the proper authorities should see that the con sumers are afforded protection in this manner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Well Known Racingman Dead.

RIDeETowN, Ont, Aug. 4.-John Kniffin of Danville, Ills, accompanied bp his wife, arrived here on the Michi- gan Central railway at noon Sunday, About 3 o'clock in the afternoon Kniffin was stricken with apoplexy and died shortly afterwards The remains are on the way to Trenton, N.- J. Kniffin was well known in racing circles and was 30 years of age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
The Inquest Has Begun.

ATLANTIC CTY, Aag. 4.-Coroner Mclaughlin begun the inquest Monday in the causa of the railway disaster of last Thursday near here. Prosecutor Perry appeared fer the state, and the Reading and Pennsylvania companies were represented by counsel.
 United States Senator William J. Sewell vice president of the United Railway of New Jersey is here, and will attend the inquest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
A BUSINESS CHANGE.
Puddephatt Furniture COmpa. nv Passes Into the Hands
 of Simpson X Webb.

The Puddephatt Furniture Com pany, of 2l1 Main street, has passed into the hands of the Simpson & Webb Furniture Company, a well known and reliable firm of Little R,cs.
 The deal was consummated last night. Mr. Carmichael, one of the purchasing firm, is in che city and will act as manager here in Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
A BLAZE AT WACO.
Brick Row Destroyed, Causing Loss
 of About sso,O00

Brick Row Destroyed, Causing a Loss
 of About Sso,ooo.
 WACO. Tex. Aug. Hire Sunday morning destroyed the brick row on South Fourth street, including all the houses from the alley to Mary street. The buildings were occupied by A. B. Reynolds & Go, livery stable John l.. Breckenridge, feed store P. E. Ben. nett & Son and G. W. Bennett, trustee. Elements house was filled with large stock of machinery, pro- duce, carriages and wagons.
 The entire row was totally destroyed with all it's contents The loss is esti- mated at $8O, 900 or $9o,000, including the buildings The Wayerly hotel was also damaged to the extent of several thousand dollars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Both Chiidrsn Dead.

PERRY, Q. T. Aug. 4.-Near White Rock, % miles northeast of Perry. the four and five-year-old girl children of A. H. Forman were buried in sand bed. The children dug cave in sand hill, and the sand caveb in. burying both. Two hours afterwards the father dug the children out and found both dead.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Trial of Transvaal Raiders.

LONDON, July 92-When the high
 court of justice, Queens bench division, reconyened for the trial of Dr. Jameson and codefendants, the lord chief justice overruled the motion of Sir Edward Clarke to quash the indictment. The de- fendants, then entered pleas of not guilty. The attorney general, Sir Web ster, odened the case for the prosecution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Wool Dsslsrs Assfx..

BOSTON, Aug. .--The wool commis- ,ion firm of w. D. Baton & Co. of this city has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Jos. w. Spending is assignee. Liabilities are placed at $240, ,OO0. No statement of assets has been given out The failure is attSih- uted to the poor condition of the wool market.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Arkansas State Baptist Convention

Little Rock, August 18th to 28th. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Little Rock and return at one and third fare, on the certificate plan. Tickets will be sold and certificates issued Aug. Is to 24. Agent at Little Rock will honor certificates for return until Aug. 29.
 J. w. FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
DEED,

GARRSrT--At Sarrassa, Ark, Mon- aay, August 5, 1896, Mir. J. G. GARRETT, lsed about 52 years.
 ise deceased was prominent plan M and merchant of Lincoln county, laa had the respect of all who knew |nn' lie was in the city last week |aaa returned home on the steamer J. harbin. He was unwell at the time ea friends endeavored to persuade An to remain in this city until his teovery, all to no avail.
 us death was the result of conges-
 VI Jarrett was a brother-in-law of sp@ '. I. Robinson. of this city, and
 Assa Wife and large number of saus to mourn his loss.
 'us GRAPHIC extends it's deep sym
 ay 10 the bereaved family, relatives adfriends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Murdered Ten Christians.

ATHENS, July 22.-Ten Christians have been massacred at Heraklion, in the island of Crete. French and Eng lish psp.otwar have striye4 t1ezs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

DALLAS. Aug. s-Choics shsSptas ssssss. g 500275.
 Hogs-Choice cornfed. ransing from 2s e 0e ns. s2 5): light wsishts. q q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

.v'spa Garrett was born in Madison ny, Ala, March 7, 1s44, being the " joseph G. and Ellen (McCloud) %u' whom died while the subject @ als Sketch was quite q small lad. " "me Of his death, MT Garrett, r,, sa' in charge of an iron foundry .s.. sa Landing, Ala. Joseph was the M. .u oi ten children born to his 4s and at the time of his demise ls al only surviving one. After ah: a.u robbed him of his parents, ssO'ecs lived with an aunt for a %s'' ,ss's' and afterwards came with ,s' v, Lewis G. Garrett, to Arkan- ts ''e they settled in Arkansas ,.. ia 1864 Joseph Garrett went '' settling in Navarro county,
 ae volunteered in the Confed- IS Ss',s'ce, q and served until the a, pa' pae }, War. He returned, in 1866,
 % nlut, and while here married
 X, sAla Kimbrough, daughter of
 snd Susan kimbrough.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

eA. es,ss Is. ". D. Hearn leave today to Hass s,ooeation \ 2 Of the anniversary of 'Aa Ms nr. and Mrs. w. c. Hearn, in
 here = nearn and wife have many
 eba,."a "aose hearts and best wishes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
co,ored Celebration at Warmer.

For this occasion the Iron Mountain will sell round trip tickets for eighty cents. Tickets on sale July 3lst and August l. Good to return until August 2nd. H. B. MIzELL, Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Sheriff Whites Return.

AUSTIN, Aug. Sheriff White has returned home. He says he has no new developments in the Burt case.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
Death of James shsrlock.

MULDooN. Tex, Aug. .--James SAer. lock died hero from ap overdcse q mcr. phine. !.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
THE MARKETS.
Livestock.

CHICAGO, Aug 3.-Cattle active at de- cline of lo020c; Texas steers, s2 601s 70. Sheep firm; 10e higher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04
THE CINCINNATI STORM.
Great Damage to Property and Many
 Narrow Escapes.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 4.-Thousands of people Sunday visited the scenes of the hurricane of Saturday in the northern suburbs. With the wind blowing at 50 miles an hour and a rainfall of ? inches within two hours, the weather bureau says the city was fortunate in escaping with only property damage, This was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

Sr LOUIS. Aug. 1.-Cattle 8 shade oh; Texas steers, E 0U(93 50.
 Sheep about los higher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

Lemonade and milk shake at the Randy Kitchen. S4 d eoo u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

Egg lemonade at the Randy Kitchen
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-04

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-05


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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-05
439 THE MAN TO LEAD.

We print elsewhere this morning a call by Chairman Knox for meeting of the campaign committee recently appointed by him to take place in this city next Monday.
 It is generally conceded that Gen. Charles M Shelley will be the unanimous choice of the campaign committee for it's chairman. Than General Shelley there is not better equipped man in Alabama for the place. In calling him to lead in the campaign the committee will make equal to the emergency.
 In the past when a man was needed to lead in the most desperate contest the democracy in Alabama has had to enter since 1874 General Shelley was chosen, and how well he did the work is a. matter of his- tory. He is wise, cautious clever, calm, is learned campaigner. He knows as well or better than any other man in Ala bama just how to handle his forces to conquer the enemy without the loss of man or the respect and confidence of those against whom his duty calls him to do battle.
 With General Shelley as chairman backed up by the able gentlemen who will be associated with him as members of the campaign committee, there can be but one question about the result in Ala bama, and that is how larga will the democratic majority be.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-05
LET EVERYBODY CONTRIBUTE.

LEFT EV ERY BODY CONTRIBUTE.
 It is known of all men that the money power of the country is on the side of Mckinley and against the people in the pending presidential contest. An inn mense corruption fund has been sub- scribed with which it is hoped McKin- ley's election can be purchased.
 The democratic party is the party of the people. Nominee Bryan is making the fight for the people. It is a clear cut issue of the classes against the masses.
 In great contest like this it is ab- solutely necessary to have some money flor campaign purposes.
 There are no bloated bondholders and trust barons on the side of the people to contribute fabulous sums of i'll gotten money to their campaign fund.
 There is no way by which the neces- sary money to defray the legitimate ex- penses of the campaign can. be obtained except it be through popular subscrip- tion.
 In recent address to the plain people of the union Chairman Jones of the national democratic executive committee says:
 THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN THE PRESENT CONTEST IS EN- GAGED IN THE DEFENSE OF THE PLAIN PEOPLE AGAINST THE EN- ENGAGEMENTS OF THE FAVORED GLASSES. THIS IS PURELY AN ECONOMIC ISSUE. IN ITS IMPoR- TANCE, HOWEVER, TT OVER SHADOWS EVERY QUESTION WHICH HAS OCCUPIED PUBLIC AT TENTION SINCE THE TRAGIC CAM
 ''IT PRESENTS AN ALTERNATIVE AT ONCE IMPERATIVE AND TERRI BILE. IT IS IMPERATIVE BECAUSE DELAY MAY TAKE FROM US THE POSSIBILITY OF CHOICE, AND TER RIBLE BECAUSE OF THE DIRE CON- SEQUENCES WHICH MUST FOLLOW FAILURE.
 ITS THE AMERICAN UNION BIG ENOUGH, STRONG ENOUGH AND PATRIOTIC ENOUGH TO HAVE ITS OWN FINANCIAL POLICY? IF NOT. THEN WE ARE THE SERBS OF THE MONEY CHANGERS OF EUROPE TRY, AND ARE DOOMED TO VAS SALAGE MORE ANONYMOUS AND MORE DEGRADING THAN THAT AGAINST WHICH OUR FATHERS FOUGHT A CENTURY AGO.
 "OUR MANHOOD, OUR FREEDOM, THE FRUITS OF OUR INDUSTRY, INTEGRITY OF OUR HOMES, EVERYTHING THAT ENLIGHTEN- ED MEN HOLD DEAR-ALL THESE ARE THE PAINTINGS OF ALIENS AND THE PREY OF USURERS.
 THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE NOT READY TO. SURRENDER THE LIBERTIES FOR WHICH THEIR FOREFATHERS SHED T H E I R BLOOD. WE BELIEVE THAT LIB ERTY AND SELF-GOVERNMEN ARE DESTINED TO REMAIN THE HERITAGE OF THIS SPLENDID MA T1ON; THAT WE SHALL NOT BE FA- TED TO BECOME A LIVING LIE, A NATION OF SLAVES, CALLOUS AND DEGRADED ENOUGH TO WEAR ON- LY THE MASK OF FREEDOM.
 WE HAVE ALLIED AGAINST US IN THIS CONTEST NOT ONLY THE FINANCIAL FORCES OF EUROPE. BUT THE SUBSIDIZED PRESS AND ALL THE MONOPOLIES AND TRUSTS HERE AT HOME, WHO ARE DETER
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-05
THE sTRArNTs TERRIBI,E

We doubt if the bankers, bondholders, trust barons, railroad magnates, gold gamblers. bond gobblers and shylocks have had such a trying time before in the history of the world. They can't sleep now at nights for worrying over the possibility of the laboring men do- ing themselves irreparable injury. The working people everywhere are for free coinage. They think it would be of ben eft to themselves, but the bondholders and shylocks of every description know better. They know free coinage would operate to the advantage of the moneyed class, but to the disadvantage of the la boring people, and the very thought of letting the masses pull the temple down upon themselves almost breaks the ten- der hearts of those rich patriotsCO They can't rest. The strain is terrible. If the contest waxes much warmer we may ex- pect many of our patriotic @ bond gobblers and shylocks to go stark crazy. Such solicitude as the money power is now showing for the laboring men has no parallel in the annals of history.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-05

MINED. IF POSSIBLE, TO FIX FOR EVER THEIR RELENTLESS YOKE | ON LABOR FOR ALL TIME. ITO OPPOSE THEM WE MUST RE- LY UPON THE PATRIOTISM AND HE ROIC MANLINESS OF THE PLAIN PEOPLE-THE TOILERS WHO CRE- ATE THE WEALTH WHICH SPECU- TIED MONEY IN THEIR HANDS, OUR ENEMIES ARE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTING MISLEADING AND UNTRUTHFUL STATEMENTS; HIR- ED SPEAKERS AND EMISSARTES ARE EVERYWHERE ATTEMPTING PEOPLE.
 ITO MEET AND COUNTERAC CT THIS WE MUST DISTRIBUTE DOCU- MENTS FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TRUTH; WE MUST EX- PLODE THEIR FALLACIES, THEIR MEASUREMENTS AND THEIR UT TER SELFISHNEsS. TO DO THIS WE NEED MONEY AT ONCE, AND CAN ONLY HOPE FOR HELP FROM THE PLAIN PEOPLE. WE ASK ONLY FOR THE NECES- SARY MEANS TO CONDUCT A VIC OROUS AND AGGRESSIVE CAM | PAIGN. NO MATTER IN HOW SMALL SUMS, NO MATTER HOW HUMBLE i THE CONTRIBUTOR, LET THE FRIENDS or LIBERTY AND MA Ex | THEY CAN TO THE GOOD CAUSE. TO THE OVERLOOKING TREASURY | OF THE MONEY POWER WE WILL | OPPOSE THE ACCUMULATED OF | FERINGS OF THE MASSES, FIGHT | ING TO BE FREE, AND ASK THE RULER OF THE UNIVERSE FOR HIS | BLESSING"
 1 they will not fall on deaf ears. The people-the plain people of Ala bama-wflo are the supporters of the cause of humanity always will, in our Jones.
 The State Herald will receive and re- celpt for contributions under the above call, from 10 cents up, and forward same | to the proper authorities, l Every patriotic democrat in Alabama can give small amount and not miss it.. Remember this is a contest for free dom. a8f Bear in mind that if we fail the future of our little ones is blighted Every democratic mother in Alabama,
 
 night and asks the blessings of God upon them, should remember to ask her hus- band whether or not he has contributed his mite towards preserving to them the precious privilege of being free Ameri- can citizens.
 There is no longer any room to doubt that if Mckinley and the money power wins in this contest we are raising our children to be mere hewers of wood and drawers of water
 If Bryan wins they will be free men; if Mckinley. serfs.
 Send your contribution to the State Herald or call at the office and hand it in, and you will be properly receipted for same. which win be forwarded to Chair man Jones promptly Remember the time is short, and the campaign commit tee needs the money.