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ONWARD GOES THE SUCCESS OF OUR GREAT SPECIAL
 EDITION.
The County Will be Visited This
 Week.
Push, Progress and Enterprise Character
 izes This Great Enterprise.

The past week has been an event
 ful one for our great movement.
 Over one hundred additional eiti-
 zens have gwen orders for space in
 our special edition, and the coming
 week will add many new names to
 the great army of modern progress
 sion. Our farmers will be in accord
 with our people of Pine Bluff. This is as it should be. Unity of pur- pose certainly accomplishes much, and in this case it seems almost a union in regard to patronage. Let it be thoroughly understood that in this edition we propose to give a thorough presentation of Pine Bluff, Jefferson county, the mercaE- tile interests, manufacturing inter- ests, legal, medical and fraternal interests, our board of aldermen, city and county officials, churches and schools, the Cotton Belt inter- ests and shops, and in fact, every thing that goes to make up the in- terests of the city and county, In addition, we will have sketches of prominent professional and business people and their interests, as well as many other things that will make the edition thoroughly interesting and readable. Cuts of prominent buildings will be interspersed throughout the pages. Taken in all, it will certainly be the most complete write-up of this section ever issued from a newspaper office in this section. Just paper that you can send abroad to your friends. MT. David, who has been i'll, is again in the field and is doing heroic work for the edition. Mr. Smith, who held the reins during Mr. David's illness, deserves our thanks for the masterly manner in which he conducted the affair. Mon- day will be the last day in which people in the city can get into the edition; as we stated in our last Sundays edition. Copy is being prepared and in such shape that has earned the applause of the many firms whose articles appear in the edition. When we began we prom ised the people of Pine Bluff the finest edition ever published here, and we will certainly redeem that promise.
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SILVER MEN ORGANIZING.
A Meeting to Be Held in Des MOines For the Purpose of Consoli
 dating the Forces.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, July l33:-SSiivsf
 men from all parts of Iowa are gath ering for the State convention which is called for thIs city tomorrow for the purpose of organizing a State bjmetallic association. Just what action the convention will take with reference to the Chicago platform IS uncertain. The main object of the meeting, as stated in the call issued hy Chairman Amos Strekel, we'll known Republican of Bloomfield, is to consolidate the free silver forces of the State into compact organiz- alton. and the course to he pursued in the present campaign will be de terInined later. A majority of those already on the field, however, are strongly in favor of sending dele gation to the national silver conyen- ton at St. Louis next week and this proposal will probably be adopted and a delegation of fthrity-fiye chosen to represent the silver element oi Iowa at that gathering. While the delegates are supposed to have both Democrats and Republicans among their number, it locks as if the con
 vention will be composed largely { representatives Of the former party including Q number who have here to-fore played a prominent part il the policies of the Hawkeye State.
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ToRNADoPRooF HOUSE.
Reyolves on Pivot and Fires Bomb
 Into the storm.

Into the storm.
 The tornadoproof house is the latest. The house revolves on pivot. At the back of it is a huge weather vane, fixed in such manner that the dwelling must always face the wind. In fact, the whole structure turns with the wind, so that it would necessarily present it's front to any "cyclone twist er'' that might happen to come along.
 Out of sort of porthole in the front of the house looks cannon. This is the most essential feature of the con- trivance, inasmuch as the gun is loaded with an explosive bomb. When the re- volying stormcloud strikes the dwell- ing, the latter turns to face it. and the bomb is automatically discharged into the bowels of the twister, scattering it's electrical energy and destroying it. The inventor states that he got his idea from the practice of firing guns from ships at waterspouts which approach dangerous ly near.
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DELAWARE REPUBLICANS
Tie Two Factions to Hold Separate
 Conventions.

DOVER, Del, July 14.-The fac tional strife at present disrupting the Republican party in Delaware is the cause of their holding two State conventions this year, and the first of these is in session here to- day with the friends of Millionaire J. Edward Addicks in control. In fact, it is an Addicks convention and the candidates for Governor, Congressman and presidential elec- tors will be chosen at the dietation of the Delaware boss. On Thurs day the Regular" or Higgins con- vention will be held at Georgetown and another ticket nominated. A certain element is at work endeavor- ing to harmonize the two factions and striving to have the resolution adopted by the Addicks State com mittee acted upon after both wings have held their conventions. This provides that the several nominees shall be chosen from the men nom- mated by the two conventions, the choice to be made by committees selected by each faction. Should the harmonizers succeed in their efforts the features of contention would be practically eliminated and it is believed a Republican victory would result.
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NEWSPAPER TERMS.
To the Uninitiated They Sometimes Sound
 Very Diaboiical.

To the Uninitiated They Sometimes sound
 Very DIaboiical.
 Some of the terms used by editors in regard to copy, or manuscript, are peculiar to the trade, and when applied in particular cases would to the unin- itiated appear to be of violent and criminal character.
 The order to 's Kill Cleveland, , for instance, would on its face seem to par take of treason. The murderous expres- sion, however, would simply signify that the editor desired that an article ill regard to the chief executive should be destroyed.
 The direction to Boil down the sen ate' would not mean that the reporter was to concoct q congressional con somme, but that the bulk of the report of the proceedings of the senate should be reduced.
 Cut Hoke Smith in half. We want only the meat. That forcible, restric- tive measures should be used in connec- tion with the person issuing such mandate would seem only proper. But the anarchistie expression is understood by the newspaper man to signify that an interview with the secretary of the interior shall be reduced one- half of it's original length, as the editor wants only the essential points. Washington Star.
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GREATER NEW YORK"
Receiving Her Finishing Touches For An Official Trial About
 August 1st.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July h. The cruiser Brooklyn, or, as she has been more appropriately dubbed, the "Greater New York, ," is receiving her finishing touches at Cramps and within couple of weeks at the furtherest will be ready for her official trial. No doubt exists as to the results of the trial trip, in the light of the great show made at the builders trial last May, and unless an unexpected hitch occurs, the first of August will sec the stars and stripes floating from the masthead of the Brooklyn and the United States Navy will be in creased to the extent of another formidable fighting machine.
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4 Good Peruvian Barker.

Jim Mckenzie, United States minis ter plenipotentiary and envoy extraor- dinary to Peru, who is reported i'll with smallpox in Lima, is chum of Pat Lamar of The Tribune, and both are ornaments of their country and their age. In a recent letter to his Salt Lake fellow patriot Jim showed himself a first class Peruvian barker and boomer by saying My dear Pat, this is good country for Americans to come to. All the people down here want to play poker, and none of them knows how. "-U Utah. flian
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MICHIGAN
Wheelmen to Meet at Kalamazoo
 Tomorrow.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, July 1.-The preparations are all completed for the Michigan bicycle meet opening tomorrow, and the indications are that it will be the best attended and most successful State meet ever held in the west. Upwards of 500 crack riders have been attracted by the valuable prizes hung up for the various events. The races will be on the famous plank track, which is the fastest in Michigan and holds nearly all the State records. Among the crack wheelmen who will take part are Bald, Cooper, Sanger, Bliss and Gardiner.
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NIn 10 INO. IC.
FOR OLD IRELAND.
Irish Race Convention to Be Held Tn Dab
 lin Sept. 1.

Irish Race Convention to Re Held In DuD-
 lin Sept. 1.
 The date for the convention of repre- sentative men of the Irish race from all over the world. to be held in Ireland, to bring about union among the different factions and to lay q plan by which one more effort may be made to liberate Ire land has been decided upon. It will be held Sept. 1 in Dublin.
 Dr. Thomas Addis Emmet, president of the Irish National Federation of America, has issued the call for the election of delegates from this country, and it is signed also by John D. Criln- mins, the treasurer, and Joseph P. Ryan, the secretary.
 According to the call, the object of the convention is Ito reconstitute a united home rule party and satisfy the yearning of the Irish race all over the world for Q thorough reunion of the po- litical forces of Ireland. "
 The call continues;
 Each branch of the Irish National Federation of America shall be entitled to elect one delegate.
 Delegates must be enrolled members or contributors to the support of the home rule movement through the branches selecting them as delegates
 Credentials must be signed by the chairman and secretary of the meeting at which the delegates are elected, countersigned by the officers of city and state councils, where such exist, dupli- cate copies to be forwarded to the office of the national secretary, Room 26, Cooper Union, New York city,
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nothing very definite. 1 think the ticket the strongest that could have been placed before the country on the platform as it reads. lam not a free silver Democrat, but hope for the best. We can't tell what will happen ultil the silent members of the convention take a stand. I want every thing to be harmonious among Democrats, Bryan consider a strong man. Sewell 1 know nothing about. think he was used as an antidote for Tillman's speech. We should do anything to sit down on thnt fellow"
 Other business men have been ana will be seen, and their opinions given Tn tomorro w s GRAPHIC.
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A LARGE DELEGATION
Will Attend the Baptist Young Peoples Union Which Opens
 at Milwaukee Today.

MILAUKEE, Wis, July 14-Over 1000 delegates to the convent tion of the Baptist Young Peoples Union arrived here today, mostly from Western and Southern States. Ten times this number is expected tomorrow, including delegations of over 1000 each from Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The Baptist churches, hotels and boarding houses, together with many busi- ness houses and private residences, are lavishly decorated. A feature of the great gathering will be the attendance of whole Unions from different points in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois who will ride to Milwaukee on their wheels.
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ENTERTAINMENT COURSE.
Many Good Attractions Have Been Booked For This Seasons
 Course.

The management of the Merrill Institute course expect to have twelve attractions on the course for next season, and they have already contracted for ten of the number The following is a list of the attrac- tions booked;
 Lecturers:-George F. Vending; Col. Copeland, Prof. DeMotte, Rob ert Nourse and Geo. Kennan.
 Impersonator:- Edward P. Eli ott.
 Artist and Chalk Talker:-Prof. W. M, R. French.
 Concerts:-Mozart Symphony Club.
 It is expected that one more con- cert and one more lecture will be added to this list. The above talent is exceptionally fine. Most of the lecturers are known to the Pine Bluff people. MT. Kennan has not lectured here, but is considered ono of the very best on the platform He is the author of the articles or Siberia which appeared in the Cen. tury Magazine some time ago.
 Mr. Elliott is a very fine imper senator, being commedian of grea talent
 Prof. French is the director of the Art Institute, Chicago, and wal engaged by the Worlds Fair Com missioners in preparing landscap plans for the fair grounds. He vii greatly delight the Pine Bluff audi ence. The concerts engaged are a good as can be secured. MT. Kin caide is now getting list of tieke holders guaranteed for next yea and hopes to have 200 on that list
 
 Berkshire pigs for sale. Apply t 1 R. L. McGehee, Tarry, Ark, 10 prices. llsw3m
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WILL FURNISH THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND VICE.
 PRESIDENT.
sewell Nominated on the Fifth
 Ballot.
Bland, Boies and Mclean Decline the Nomination. .-Arkansas for Sewell From the
 First.
First.

CHICAGO, July 1.-The nomina- tion of ex-Congressman Sewell, of Maine, for the Vice. Presidency by the National Democratic Conven- tion at 3 o'clock this afternoon was accomplished in much the same way as that of Bryan for President just twenty-four hours previous. Begin hing with vote of 108 on the first ballot Sewell's strength developed to 26l on the fourth, and, with Bland and Mclean out of the race on the fifth, his nomination was made unanimous. Amid demon strations rivalling those of the day previous over the nomination of Bryan, Sewell, comparatively un- known few hours before, was de- clared the unanimous choice for YieePreside ent of one of the most remarkable political conventions ever assembled. Bland lead up to the third ballot, when his name was withdrawn at his own request, he thinking it unwise to select both candidates from west of the Mississippi. A telegram from Mclean after the fourth ballot announced that he was not eandi- date, and that any votes cast for him was against his wishes.
 Nominating speeches were made by O'Sullivan of Massachusetts for George F Williams of that State, Marston of La. for Mclean of Ohio, Currie of North Carolina for Clark of that State, Hon. Tom Johnson for Geo. ". Fithian of Illinois, Miller of Onegon for Pen noyer, Burke of California for Arthur Sewell of Maine, Showalter of Missouri for Sibley of Pennsyl- yania, Powers of Utah for Daniels of Virginia. Fithian of Illinois says he is not candidate and seconds nomination of Sibley.
 The first ballotresulted as follows; Williams, 76; Mclean, III; Lewis, II; Clark, 50, Fithian, 1 Sewell, lO8; Sibley, l61; Daniels, II; Boies, 6; Williams Ol), g; Harrity, II; Bland, 62; Black, 20; Teller, l; Pat tison, 2. Not voting, 230.
 Second ballot resulted: Bland, 2s8; Mclean, 158; sibley, 113; Will liams (Mass.), Is; Clark, 22; Sewell, 39; Williams Qll.), B; Pattison, l. Not voting. 255.
 Third ballot resulted: Williams (Mass.), l5; Mclean, 2lO; Clark, 22 Sewell, 97; Sibley, 50; Daniels, 6; Harrity, la; Bland, 255; Pattison, l. Not voting, 257.
 Fourth ballot: Williams (Mass.), '; Mclean, 298; Clark, 40; Sewell, 26l; Daniels, 50; Harrity, II; Pat tison, 1.
 Fifth ballot gives Sewell, 43O votes, short about %. Illinois gives him her AS votes and the nomina- ition, which is immediately made unanimous.
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SOUTH DAKOTA POPULISTS
Holding Their State COnventiO n
 Today

HURON, s. D., July 1.-The Pop ulist State convention in session here today for the purpose of pom- mating a State ticket and choosing delegates to the St. Louis conven- tion next week is the largest in point of attendance ever held in South Dakota, every county in the State being fully represented. The convention will pass resolutions favoring the free coinage of silver and reaffirming the principles of the Omaha convention.
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COTTON LETTER
Furnished By S. c. Alexander & Co.,,
 To Their Eastern Friends.
PINE BLUFF, Ark, July B, 1896.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, July 13, 1896.
 GENTLENIEN--Nothing alarming has happened in this State since we wrote you last unless it was the casting of it's vote for the Chicago Democratic Free silver 16 to l plat form. The cotton crop is all right with 6 few exceptions, and is the admiration of all. Southeast Ark ansas is still very dry and cotton is suffering; the weed is small and maturing prematurely a small DOT tion of fruit. Corn in the Monticello district is ruined and is being cut down and fed to stock. The Pine Bluff district for twenty-five miles around is highly favored and has no cause for complaint, though q light rain would help and a general rain throughout the State would be a great blessing. Open bolls from the river district were exhibited here on the 10th inst, and some were re- ported from Douglas, 40 miles down the river the 30th of June. This is extremely early and confined to favored spots.
 Considerable cotton was planted in March and from such early plant ing comes this unusual opening. The crop is fully three weeks earlier than last year and we believe pick ing will be under good headway by the 20th, ofAugust, barring accidents from now on, and shipments from 200 to 800 bale can be made the last half of September from this market. The staple of Arkansas cotton the opening season will be better than for years. The Peterkin seed has not given satisfaction; the staple being too short and fluffy. These seed have been sold to the oil mills and replaced with the old time heavy bender called the Big Boil, Ozier, Moon. Cook, etc.
 The nomination of Mir. Bryan fell flat among the silver men in this part of the State; Mir. Bland was their ideal and they looked upon his nomination as the crowning glory of their anticipations. Some speak of Mir. Bryan as the "boy orator oi ] Nebraska" while others say he is undoubtedly the Moses to lead them out of this sin-cursed land of gold bugs through the Red Sea of Trouble across the Wilderness of Trials. over the Jordan of Depression and into the land of Free Silver, unlimited unrestricted, 16 to 1. This sounds pleasing to the ear. but history tells of only two of the first great crowd that started from Egypt to Canaan who reached there-and Moses was not one of them.
 We have met the enemy fairly anC squarely, and we are his. And 1t is the duty of every gold bug in tn, Democratic ranks to fall in line ant do all he can to have Bryan an( Sewell at the head of the grand old icolumn when it reaches Canaan, in stead of Mckinley and Hobart. :. Yours respectfully,
 $. c. ALEXANDER & Co.
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.New Democracy" suggestsd.

Dr. M. A. Pratt, known throughout Kansas as the father of the Populist party, and who is talked of as candidate for vice president on the initiative and referendum ticket, has suggested the "New Democracy" as the name for the proposed silver party. He said that tPopulists. like the abolitionists, are ready to suffer absorption to win their cause.
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BUSINESS MEN INTERVIEWED IN REGARD TO THE MA
 TI0NAL TICKET.
As Class They are Remarkably Kettle ent and a Great Many Refuse to Express
 Opinions.

This morning a GRAPHIC reporter started out to get the consensus of opinion, if such 6 thing were possi- ble, as expressed by the business men of Pine Bluff in regard to the Demo- cratic National ticket. 1t was sur prising to note the number of those interviewed who refused to make any statement Ut all in regard to the matter. A great many thought the time not yet ripe for forming an opinion upon subject of such inn portance.
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Order screen Doors and win- dows, shingles, lumber ett., from Hardin Lumber Co.,. old Rigging mill. Telephone Con- nection. 54 d&sw If
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A CALL
For Grand Ratification Meet ing at the Court House
 Monday Night.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, July If, '96
 We, the undersigned Democrats of Jefferson county, hereby call a meeting for Monday evening, July 20, 1896, at the Court House in the city of Pine Bluff, at o'clock, for the purpose of ratifying the nomina- tion of Bryan and Sewell, and of forming Bryan club. All Demo- crats, without regard to their views on the financial question, are hereby cordially invited to join in this movement to ratify the nomination of the choice of the masses for Pres ident and VicePresident of the United States. Hon. S. M. Taylor aud Hon. N. T, White and others have agreed to address the meeting. E. w. Martin. W. z. Tankersley, J. Y. Saunders, c. H. Triplett, s. Y. T. Knox, w T. Young, P. c. Knox, A. T. Whitelaw, T. W. Sparks, R. L. By
 R. L. Johnson, W. D. Johnson, ". B. Alexander, W. T. Wooldriage, V. s. Mcclellan, F. G. Bridges, ". H. Langford, II. R. c. Foster, H. Riley, J. P. Stanley, A. Brewster, M. Hanf,
 J. M. 'Goza, Chas. Deutsch, J. M Mccain, Ed. Hanf,
 B. W. Wright, N. T. Roberts.
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Berkshire pigs for sale. Apply to R. l.. McGehee, Tarry, Ark, forl prices. llsw5m
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DIR. R. C. THOMPSON

wrote out and signed the folio wing:
 "The platform is deficient and the candidate is weak He has failed to consolidate his own constituency; how can he carry the united Dem- ooraoV0iJ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13

which have read, and 1 regret still more
that Mr.. Monroe should have used such
ambiguous language. This little differ
ence, however / shall do my best to
straighten out later on.
THE oyster laws need attention. Under
the present laws these Ntefenseless BIZ
valves can be bounced upon at any place
almost at any time Ruthless pirates now.
with impuity, drag them from their beds
in tender infancy or venerable old age,
and this Is wrong The legislature OF
Georgia must and shall draw the line
somewhere.
II am opposed to negro emigration.
Apart from the unpleasant feelings in
variably engendered by a turbulent ocean,
at this season of the year especially, I
feel that we really can't spare you col
ored citizens. / shall never forget your
answering loyalty to me in my last race
for constable.
THE tariff and money question have
-
The balance of the writing is obliterated,
by exposure to rain evidently There are
only three or four words discernible. and
they are fence laws and Armenian
massacres. Even the name attached TO
this statesmanlike document cannot be
made out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13
A PROMISING PLATFORM.
The Pity is That IL is Unknown
who stands Upon II.

Darien. Ga. March 12.-Three or four
sheets of paper pinned together were
nicked ND on the street here the other
dav. 1t Is evidently the platform Of some
aspirant for our present representative
Mace. II reads as follows:
FOR the first time / now offer myself
as a candidate for the Georgia legislature
I have been urged by numerous friends
10 take this step. The pecuniary consid-
Grafton is not what | am after. II Is the
welfare of our beloved county.
~ believe in Cuban liberty, first last
and all the time.
of voters in my county IN favor OF some
kind of dog law, and to TINS SUBJECT 1
nror1ise to devote my earnest attention.
1t has been rumored for some time that
the public roads around Harris Neck ana
Pond Hollow have been In bad condi-
ton Now the awful truth has daWned
upon me- and / promise to do anything in
my power to have the proper remedy APP
piled.
al have not yet decided, whether am in
favor of one or two conventions. On this
score l shall have to confer with certain
up-country political connections who may
possibly be in favor of less than one
Should political exigencies require this
shall probably submit
"As to the Venezuelan boundary question
! have written TO some of the original
Dutch settlers of the disputed territory;
also to Lon Livingstone for information