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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
NEGROES DUPED AGAIN.
This Time 1t Was at the Nations Capital. By Q Bogus Cherokee Chief. Who
 BOOmed that
 Country.

W WASHINGTON, Feb. GA half-breed negro, pretending to be Rev. Dr. Mays, chief Of the Cherokee Nation, has been duping the c0lored resi- dents of Washington suburbs with extrayagant tales Of the promised land. He has been crowding churches with the attendance on his lectures, pocketing several hundred dollars of mission money and mak- ing profitable proffers Of marriage to number of widows.
 He made the most lavish promises of buffalo robes and blankets to be sent when he should return to his people. He also had about 10000 mustangs which he wished to get rid of for the paltry sum of $l5 each. He demanded cash in payment for each mustang in advance. Resi- dents of the suburbs finally learned that the real Cherokee chief, whose name the imposter had stolen, was in town. The chief and the pretsnder were brought face to face and the career of the imposter was over.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
DELIGHTED WITH THE COMMENT
x lis Sensational Speech Has Caused Other Populists Jeal-
 ous.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Senator Tillman of South Carolina is de- lighted with what he regards as the great success of his scurrilous speech. It made even a greater sensation than he had expected, and was working for The adverse headlines and comments in the news papers delight him as just as much more advertising, and of the kind which he can best turn to effect with his Populist following at home and throughout the country
 The Populists of the Senate feel jealous of him, especially Allen of fsebraska, who has hitherto been their leader, and a candidate for the Presidency, and whom Tillman ex pdets to supplant in both capacities. But the Populists of the House, and especially those of South Carolina, We're enthusiastic in their congratu- latlons to Tillman, telling him 1t was the greatest speech of a quarter of a century in the Senate, and that 1t would have greater circulation than any other speech that would be made in this Congress.
 ~
 On the other hand, Tillman's col leagues in the Senate generally show lhelr disapproyal by avoiding him. Even those who hate President Cleveland and do not like Senator sherman and others whom he at 'aeked, were disgusted with the eoSsness and vulgarity, so that he maye no friends, although he made 'aeHmpression of strengt tn and clev- erness. However, his unpopnlarlty n the Senate will only increase his popularity at home. Senator Gray, oi Delaware, who was not pres ent during Tillman's harrangue, was reported to be intending to move that it be stricken from the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
THREE POOL PLAYERS OF PINE BLUFF
 DEFEAT CHAMPION MALONE.
The Game Was an Exciting One and Was Witnessed by Large
 Audience.

Malone, the champion ifteen-ball pool player of the world, met with a defeat in this city last night. On the night before at an exhibition given by him of his skill with the cue and worries, he challenged any three players of the city to play him a game of 100 balls for $20 side. The offer was quickly taken and last evening at the Hotel Trulock billiard hall the match was played and it re suited in the champions defeat by a score of 80 to 100.
 Malones opponents were Robin son. Portis and Tomme. All three of these gentlemen are expert pool players and would have to travel some distance to find their superiors, so our readers can well understand the hard task that the champion took upon himself.
 At the conclusion of the game MT. Malone gave an exhibition of fancy pool and billiard shots, and the ease and accuracy with which he exc cuted them was indeed marvellous.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
LAYTON VS. MABER. THE RENOWNED PUalLTSTs MET IN THE ARENA OF THE ATHLETIC As- ISOLATION LAST
  NIGHT.
The Best Scientific Exhibition of Boxing that ever Occurred In the State.-The
 Contest
 Draw.

Over two hundred of our good citizens witnessed the scientific glove contest between Billy Layton, the eX-champion welter- weight Of the United States, and Shadow" Maber, the champion welter- weight Of Australia, at the arena of the Pine Bluff Athletic Association last night, and every person present declared the contest the best they had ever witnessed.
 The contest was a l0-round go for points. The men are undoubted- ly the best of their class in the country
 The evenings entertainment was begun by several bouts between negro boys under lss'years of age, and their antics while in the ring brought forth rounds upon rounds of laughter from the spectators
 About 10 o'clock Referee Portis entered the ring and announced that if the audience would maintain perfect order he would guarantee them the most scientific glove con test in ten rounds that was ever fought in the State. He then intro duced the contestants, Shadow" Maber, of Australia, and Billy Lay ton. of New York.
 The men stripped for the contest and it was at once evident that Layt ton weighed at least twenty pounds more than his adversary, but the latter appeared to be in the very pink of condition, without an ounce of surplus flesh on his lean and muscular frame; and while Layton was splendid specimen of manhood, to d close observer it was apparent that he was too fieshy to make long fight.
 The men choose their corners and took their seats, when their seconds gave them 8 thorough rubbing down. Layton was seconded by Frank Smith and Joe Merrill. Maber's seconds were Casey and Robinson, of Chicago.
 The time-keeper, Mir. simon Bloom, sounded the gong and the pugilists sprang to their feet and the battle was begun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
A BURGLAR
Stole Col. Met L. Jones Pant. and Relieved the Pockets
 of Their Contents.

During the dark hours of last night burglar entered the residence of Col. Met l.. Jones and stole his pants. The pants were then carried out into the back yard and the pockets relieved of few dollars in silver they contained The Colonel found hls pants this morning, but the fact that his money was gone caused him some little annoyance. for he expected to go to Little Rock today, and he barely had time to come down town for more be- fore the departure Of his train.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
HEIRS TO $8O.OOO, 900.
Little Rock Claimants to the Estate of David Seymour
 Strauss.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Feb. Al and E. Navra, business men of this city, and their sisters, Mesdames Ella Threnberg and E. Cohn, and Miss Ida Navra. think they are among the heirs of David Seymour Strauss. The fortune consists of $8O, GOO, 900, now in the Bank of England. There are fifty to seventy-fve heirs, and if they succeed in recovering.the estate there will be over million dollars apiece for them, after paying all costs and attorneys fees. When it was announced about month ago that the Bank of England was pre- pairing to distribute the estate to the heirs, 1t was stated that as far as known al that time the heirs con- sisted of several families of the name of Altheimer in Arkansas, Ogdens- burg, Rochester, Oswego and New York City, in New York; the Franks in Ogdensburg, the Foulds in Lon don and Frankfort, the Altheimers in Frankfort, and Ben and Gus AL theimer in St Louis. Since then the wives of the three men promi- nent in Atlanta, have discovered that they are the heirs. They are Mrs. E. Rich, wife of a prominent merchant; Mrs. Jacobs, wife of Dr. Jacobs, and Mrs. Adler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06

The first round was consumed in sparring for an opening and resulted in Layton leading for Maber's face, but the blow fell short.
 In the second round Maber lead. His blow was blocked and Layton gave him Q "hot7 one on the nose. In the fifth round the blows from each men fell thick and fast, but Layton, with consummate skill, either lodged or blocked the terrible swings from his adversary's fist, and yet time and again he landed heavy blows upon the neck of his Australian adversary. The latter bore the punishment manfnlly and apparently up to the eight round had all the worst of the fight. and Lay ton had apparently not re- ceived a telling blow. In the eight round Maber landed with his left on Layton's jaw and the latter went to the ground like log. The referee counted six and the fellen man sprang to his feet and rushed Ut his opponent only to meet another blow that again sent him stagging to the ground. He was up in an in- stant, however, and rushed to the fray and made q vicious upper cut for the Australians jaw. The blow was tucked and the gong sounded. At the end of the tenth round the referee declared the contest n draw and declared all bets off"
 Maber stepped to the center of the arena and challenged Layton to fight 25-round contest, provided the latter would train down to 40 pounds. The latter accepted the challenge and today the sum .of $250 was posted as forfeit by Layton that he would be in con- dition at that weight in three weeks time.
 After the fight both men were seen talking to each other in the most friendly manner, and outside of bump on Maber's jaw and a red face, there was no evidence to indicate that for ten rounds they had been hammering each other with five-onnce gloves.
 A photograph of the combatants was taken in the ninth round by one of Edison's latest inventions, and the artist caught the scene just us Layton received the blow which knocked him from his feet.
 The contest was most interesting and there was nothing about it that warranted the police or consta- bies, who were present, to interfere and put q stop to it, and it is safe to say that every person who witnessed this contest will see the next one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06
Hlum's Dry Goods Emporium.

We take pleasure in announcing the following: That Miss Ghatelain, a renowned art teacher, direct from New York, will give free embroidery lessons on Friday and Saturday, Feb ruary and 8, at our store, and she will also display her work. All the ladies of Pine Bluff and vicinity are cordially invited. Respectfully,
 A. BLUM.
 24 d3tw Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06

permanent edition of the eongres. sional Record But he made no such motion, and probably it will be determined that the best way to treat the sensational South earolin- ian is to leave him alone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06

Don't fail to see "Americao at tie Opera-house tonight. Miss Ella Howell will appear as Queen Isa- bella." Miss Florence Rosenbanm as "Columbns' and Mr. Neel Bell as King Ferdinand" The price of ad- mission is only 50 cents. One hun dred people in the cast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-06

HREAT SALES prove the great - merit Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Hoods Sarsaparilla sells because it accomplishes GREAT cUREs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
A Miners Heroism.

Heroes abound in every walk OF life and
many a noble act of devotion and self sac
rifice goes unpublished and unknown. A
serious accident, followed by genuine
act of heroism, occurred in a western mine.
A miner Of the name of William Friend
had prepared and lighted two shots In a
shaft 40 feet deep and was being hoisted
out by q companion, William Overland.
AS he reached tho top of the shaft, the
barrel upon which he was standing became
detached from the rope and Friend was
precipitated to the bottom upon the burn
ing fuse. His right leg was broken In two
places, and he was so bruised and stunned
that he lay quite still, awaiting the horri-
BILE death from the coming explosion which
seemed inevitable.
Without thought of personal danger,
but thoroughly alive to his comrade' g fear
full peril, Overland threw the rope down
again and made It fast to the windlass.
He seized It, and slipping, sliding, hand
over hand, descended rapidly to the bot
tom Of the shaft.
His feet touched the rock, and with the
agility of cat he snatched the burning
fuse from the loaded holes The explosion
was prevented and his unfortunate fellow
workman's life was saved by his fearless
promptness.
Overland's hands were blistered and
bleeding from contact with the rope but
otherwise he was unhurt, and thought lit
tie of what no had done. OF such stuff
heroes are made.-Youth's Companion.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
"TAMBOUR D'ARCOLA."
The Brave Drummer Of Napoleon's Army
In Italy.

The Brave Drummer of Napoleon's Army
In Italy.
The chief ancestral glory of the family
of the Mazet is its close blood relationship
with the gallant Andre Etienne, that
drummer of the Fifty first demibrigade of
the Army of Italy who is- commemorated
on the frieze of the Pantheon, and who Is
known and honored as the "Tambour'
d'Arcola' all over France. 1t was delight
full to listen to old JAMS telling of the
brave story-how this Andre, their own
kinsman, swan the stream under the enc
my's fire at Arcola with his drum on his
back and then drummed his fellow soldiers
on to victory; how Bonaparte awarded
him the drumsticks of honor, and later,
when the Legion Of Honor was founded,
gave him the cross; how they carved him
In stone, drumming the charge, up there
on the front of the Pantheon in Paris it
self; how Mistral, the great poet OF Pro-
vence, had made a poem about him that
had been printed In a book; and how,
only two years ago, they set up his marble
statue in Cadenet, the little town, not far
from Avignon, where he was born
Old Jan was not content with merely
telling this story-like true Provencal he
acted 1t; swinging supposititious drum
upon his back, jumping into an imaginary
river and swimming it with his head in
the air, swinging his drum back into place
again, and then-zou!- starting off at the
head of the Fifty-frst demibrigade with
such rousinG play of drumsticks that
protest we fairly heard the rattle of them,
along with the spatter of Austrian mus
kerry in the face of which Andre Etienne
: beat that gallant pas do charge!
1t set me all a-thrilling, and still more
did it thrill those other listeners who were
of the Arcola hero's very blood and bone.
They clapped their hands and they shout
ed. They laughed with delight. And the
fighting spirit of Gaul was so stirred within
them that at word, verify believe, they
would have been for marching in a body
across the southeastern frontierl-Thomas
A. Janvier in Century.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09

A., are notified that an election of officers
viii occur on the evening of Dec. 10.
st. Jean Baptist Societe will hold an
election of officers next Sunday.
The Christian Doctrine Society held
rehearsal of their drama last evening.
Mrs. Mary McFee of New Haven, Conn.,,
Is visiting friends on Washington street.
Division No. 8, A. o. H., of this city will
take part In the testimonial to be rendered
to Mr.. Redmund, at Pawtucket, Sunday
night.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Embury
M. 4. Church, will hold an apron and
candy sale at the parsonage, Friday after
noon and evening.
The Liquor Dealers Association is hold
ing a meeting this afternoon at its rooms
on Broad street, at which an election Of
officers will be held.
The infant daughter of Joseph Valcour
of Cross street is dangerously i'll. This Is
the last one left of five children, the other
four having died in their youth.
An initerant peddler of dry goods. etc.,
was brought before the court this morning
by officer Rivers of Manville, for peddling
without a license. The lesson cost him
f14.6O.
Mrs. Charles Long, who went to New
York last week to meet his wife upon her
return from trip abroad, returned today.
Mrs. Long reports very pleasant time
while sojouraing on the other side.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09


Mr.. Thomas Stratten. j. p, the chair
man and treasurer Of the port of Hull So
ciety's East Coast Mission and Sailors
Orphan Homes and School. in describing
recent visit he had paid to West Indian
islands, writes:
81 visited the museum at Kingston,
and In one of the rooms found a sad me-
mento of the days of slavery. 1t was q
kind Of iron cage, In which a poor negro
had been tortured to death by slow fire.
His body and legs had been encircled by
hoop iron, his hands being securely fasten-
ed and an iron gag covering his mouth.
Under the soles of his feet were spikes to
add to his sufferings. Each of these CHASTITY
instruments of torture was to be seen, and
The homes of the victim completed the re-
alization of an awful picture too horrible
for contemplation.
To those who, like myself, can remem-
ber the noble agitation In England to
abolish all this "sum of all villainies," as
/ think Ii was good John Wesley who so
termed slavery this extract must be par
ticularly interesting and make one feel
devoutly thankful II one did what little
one could to bring about the freedom of
the poor slaves. Taught by humane
mother how droadfully wrong 1t was, I
commenced my labors for humanity In
boyhood by procuring signatures to petit
tion to parliament for the total abolition
Of negro slavery, and even now, In my old
age, feel pleasure In looking back on my
boyish proceeding. We succeeded at last,
andAMr. Stratten thus describes the pro-
ceedings of the poor negroes when their
vile thraldom was at an end:
/ come from the Wilberforce, I said
to venerable negro boatman, a typical
Uncle Tom, who was rowing me on shore
one day. DO you remember the day Of
emancipationY' NO, sab, was his reply,
but have often heard that In Tortola,
where was born, a slave on that day
mounted on top Of a rum puncheon and
shouted, "Brudders, we are free," and
there was great joy. AT Jamaica the day
of emancipation was a remarkable one.
son the last night of bondage the chapels
of the noble little band Of missionaries
were crowded, and motto with the single
word, Freedom, was displayed in front.
Before tho service, procession, In true,
simple, negro fashion, was formed to bury
slavery. A coffin was obtained, In which
were put slaves iron collar, a chain
and q slave drivers whip A grave was
then dug and the cot1in buried. After
this, the crowd quietly entered the place
"a worship and awaited In silent prayer
the hour of midnight, and then, as the
clock struck, there arose ehout of tri-
umph of the Free Slavery was dead and
buried forever.
~ can just remember the victory of the
Antislavery society In England. Its doc
uments and reports always bore on the
title page as n crest and motto, the kneel-
ing figure of II slave, with uplifted chained
hands, with the words underneath, Am
not man and brotherP' The noble
band with Wilberforce at It's head, accom-
plished their great work and removed one
blot from our national escutcheon. -
Newcastle Chronicle.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
A kENTlSH SCENE.

Just where the London soad dips down
To rise once more through Harbledown;
Where, underneath the woods of Blean,
The sheltered hops grow dark and green;
Where Chaucer, with his pilgrim crew
Riding immortal portraits drew
(For here Sin Canterbury way"
Our host began to "jape and playD;
Where many knight, returning home
From wars in France or prayers at Roms,
With light heart and easy vein,
Breathing the keen, pure air again,
Saw the bright land with donble zest
And thought, "Old England's aye the best. >
Here Hopebourne lies, and TO my mind
A prettier scene you will not find.
To north and cast the curving hill
Keeps off rude winds that blow too chill.
The garden slopes to the winter suns.
Below the Melbourne brooklet runs.
Beyond it lies our valleys bound,
The cheerful rise OF hop clad ground
And In the distance high plow lands.
Where seaward the chalk ridge expands.
Orchards, a windmill, fields Of wheat,
Make the old Kentish scene complete.
London Spectator.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
The Bicycle Messenrer.

There was produced In New York some
years ago a play. the leading part in which
wac taken by the then popular favorite,
since deceased, Tony Hart, Edward Har-
rigan's partner. In the first act of the
play an important mescSye was given tc
district messenger for Zelivory. Moth
ing further was heard of him or of IL un-
I'll the denouement, when the hero and
heroine were about To be united In mar
riage, the villain had been foiled and
righteousness was triumphant. Then the
American District messenger appeared In
the somber garb Of extreme old age, with
white whiskers and white hair, carrying
In his hand the dust covered and age he.
grimed message upon which the plot of the
play turned. The audience, regarding
this as a fair trnvesty on some Of tho de-
fscts of district messenger delivery, did
not conceal It's amusement. But this was
before the introduction Of the bicycle mos
sengers, and the risibilities Of a New York
audience would scarcely be aroused by
such an episode nowadays In theater.--
New York Sun.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
Free Speech Denied Him.

The Growing Of the cock at an un-
seemly hour in the night was decided
by Justice Foster of Chicago to be un-
lawful and against the city ordinance
regarding nuisances. Mrs. Nina Fleck,
owner of the bird at bar. was fined $40.
The complainant, Mrs. Kruger, alleged
that the fowl had q habit Of growing
shortly after midnight and would keep
up his -doodle-doos until day
light; that by 30 doing she was pre-
vented from slumbering, and that her
health was breaking down under loss Of
sleep. Several witnesses testified for the
rooster, but the court held that a roost-
er had no right to crow before sunrise.
The defense gave notice Of an appeal. :
Advertise your wants In the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
STATUE VI VICTORY
II Has Been Placed in Posi-
tiOn on Massachusetts.
The Formal Presentation of the
Honor Will Occur Soon.
She Is Sister Ship to the Pride Of the Allan.
tic Fleet, the Indiana.

New York, Dec. 9.--The six-feot bronze
sented to the battleship Massachusetts
by the old Bay state. has been placed
In position on the forward turret of the
warship, which is now anchored at the
Brooklyn navy yard. Naval Construc-
tor Bowles, who had charge of the work
of placing the figure in position. has
notified the governor of Massachusetts
that the figure is in position and every
thing Is In readiness for the naming of
the date and place of the formal presen-
tation of the figure to the officers OF the
ship In accordance with the instruc-
tions received from the governor the
figure has been kept carefully concealed
since it's arrival last week at the navy
yard. and a large American flag now
covers ii I'm its final Position on the
turret of the Massachusetts,.
Naval officers on duty in the yard have
no Information in regard to the date of
the formal presentation, although Cap
tain Frederick Rodgers, who Is In COM
mand of the battleship, and who was, by
the way, captain Of the Brooklyn navy
yard before he secured his present billet,
said the presentation would not take
place until the battleship goes to Boston
harbor next summer. Other officers,
however, express the opinion that the
presentation will take place at this sta
tion within the next few weeks, and be-
fore the Massachusetts, sails with the
North Atlantic squadron for the winter
rendezvous at Hampton Roads.
The repairs on the Massachusetts, will
be completed in a few days, and 1t is ex-
pected that Secretary Herbert will issue
orders for the formal presentation VI Tie
figure at this station, or that the battle
ship Twill be ordered to Boston for that
purpose. The final decision. it is said,
Will depend upon the wishes of the gov
ernor Of the state which presents the
statue, and nothing definite has been de-
cided as yet The battleship Massachu-
setts is one of the most formidable war
+ ships in the American navy, and was
recently put in commission at Philadel-
phia. She, is a sister ship of the pride
of the North Atlantic feet. the Indiana,
and will form part of the squadron dur
ing the coming winter maneuvers.