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NEWS IN BRIEF.

A scaffold upon which painters were working in Philadelphia fell Two men were killed.
 Two villages within five miles oi Havana were burned sby insurgents causing a panic in the city.
 The books of the Fifth Avenue Savings Bank of Columbus, e, show a shortage of $75 000.
 Torpedoes have been placed in Havana Harbor. 1t is suggested that Spain fears United States inter- ference.
 The steamer Congo sank near Charlottesville, Mo, Monday, Fonr persons are believed to have been drowned and two were injured
 In the case of Arthur Duestrow there is strong reason for believing that Prosecutor Zachritz would be satisfied with d life sentence.
 It is believed that the Island Of Hawaii intends to secede and set up its own Government.
 Solly Joel, one of the Reform Com mittee arrested by Kruger, is a nephew of Barney Barnato, king of the KafIirs
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THE BURGLAR ENDEAVoRs TO CLUB
 MR. E, w. MARTIN.
His Thrilling Experience whh the
 Midnight Marauder.

Mir. D. W. Martin had narrow escape from being beaten into in. sebility and probably death last night.
 He in company with Mrs s. C. Martin and two other ladies were spending the evening playing cards at the home of Mir. $. c. Martian. About Il o'clock Mir. Martin heard sligh- noise on the front porch and went out to investigate. Not seeing anyone he passed through side door which led to gallery and closed the door behind him. As soon as his eyes became accustomed to the darkness he saw what he at first supposed to be a eat on the man sard roof of the gallery He stepped farther out on the porch to investi- gate and saw that it was mans head, and that the man was in the act of jumping down from the roof When the marauder saw that he was discovered fhe exclaimed: Hold on there Wray Martin, and rushed at Mir. Martin with q heavy club which he carried in his hand. Alr Martin was unarmed and attempted to open the door to get back in the honse The would-be burglar followed him closely striking at him with his club, but fortunately Mir. Martin reached the door and opened it before the man could hit him. He then quickly closed the door and the man made his escape.
 Mr Martin says that the midnight visitor was white man and was evidently well acquainted with both him and house The mans tracks around the house were very plainly to be seen this morning where he had been to the windows on the first floor endeayoring to effect an entrance.
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SNEAK THIEVES ARRESTED.
Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnson
 Does More Good Work.

Last night Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnson captured three negroes named Jack Downing, Richared Freeman and Will Tom Johnson who are charged with stealing two oyercoats from Hotel Trulock and some meat from the ice box nj George Doaks' restaurant. The men are now in jail to await trial.
 One of the thieves had been em- ployed at Hotel Trnlock as a wood chopper and he took advantage of this fact to slip into the hot room of the hotel and perloin two over coats owned by guests of the hotel. One of the coats was recovered by the yigilant officer and he believes that he will get the other. one
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 Badly Burned.

Mr. D. II. Hardin suffered a dread- ful aDl distressing accident at his mill near this. city yesterday after noon, which may disiigure him for life, About 2 o'clock while working about his mill one of the flues to the boiler blew out which resulted in badly scalding and burning him abont Che head and face. He was brought 10 this city late yesterday afternoon when his wounds were dressed and hc was given every pos sible relief. Mf IIardn'a many friends will deeply regret to learn oi his misfortune
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MARRIED

SHEPPARD SrANFIELD-In this city, January l5, Mir. A. E. SHEPPARD and Miss FANNIE STANFIEED. Rev. A O.. Evans officiating.
 Surprise marriages are quite fash ienable in Pine Bluff these days. and not to he unconventional Alr. Shep- pard and Miss Fannie StantieId were quietly married last evening at B o'clock at the residence of the bride, without letting even their most inti- mate friends ipow ofthe event.
 NIr. sheppard is well and favorably known here. being the owner of the i'm, |; Bluff fl iil:ssi,ile sesssssifa .essi
 His bride has resided iE Pine Bluff nearly Ill of her fife and every one who knows her holds herin the high est esteem, for she possesses all the iis,ss,iia Nssiisaalseosi.
 Tie GKAPuic tenders Mr. and Mrs. 2 ions and
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Rev. John r. Carr will open d series of addresses 10 be given at Merrill Institute on Sunday afier- moons during the next ten weeks The first address of Bro. Carr will be given next Sunday afternoon at } o'elncls on thesubieet: Abraham. 7 All men are cordially invited to be present at these meetings.
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THE ELKS.
An Interesting Convention
 Held Last Night

The members of Pine Bluff Lodge. B. r. o. l.. spent last evening most pleasantly A meeting Of the Lodge W as held for the purpose of giving the members an opportunity of forming the acquaintance of Mir. sam Martin. of .Milwaukeef Wis, Grand Inner Guard, who is here on n visit.
 In the earlier part of the evening the lodge received dtlightfal ser enrde from the Cotton Belt Band, after which the Lodge was called to order and the work of initiating Mir Toney Neiderweiscr into Che mys- teries of the order was begun and successfully carried through.
 The new secret work of He order was eXempIi6ed by Nlr Martin. the distinguished visitor in il most creditable manner
 At the conclusion ef thc lodge work a banquet was spread and il was late hour before the merry makers repaired to their homes. Messrs. Cakfair and Hartman, of Anderson, Ind, were among the prominent visitors present at the banquet, and both gentlemen made many friends by their nrbaRity and pleasing manners.
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\ Correction

The GRAPHIC was in error yester- day when 1t stated that Mir. Frank A. Stanley would soon leave Pine Bluff, hayingesold out his business with that view
 Mr. Stanley says that he has no idea of leaving the city, but sold out his plumbing establishment in order to engage in more congenial pur- suits.
 The GRAPHIC cheerfully makes the correction and wishes Mr. Stanley success in whatever business he may fin future engage.
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 Curiosity Aroused.

The eoming wedding spoken of in our lsst issue has put MothcrGrandY on the anxious seat, as our reporter has got the best of her on a news item. We are sworn to secrecy for the present about it, but if you can cath on" from a strong tip if will not be our fault The groom name begine with "M Now guess it.
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X QUIET WEDDING.
Mr. T. A. Fowler and Miss Emma McCrary Take Their Friends by
 Surprise.

For months past it has been ap- parent to the observant that the hearts of Mr. T A Fowler and Miss Emma MeGrary beat as one. and rumor had it that they were to be united in marriage at an early day, but notwithstanding the rumors and indications. the young couple took their friends completely by suprise last night, when without public announcement. they were quietly joined in the holy bonds CT matrimony
 The marriage ceremony was solemnized at the residence of the brides mother on West Fifth ave nue at S:30 o'clock, Rev. John F.. Carr officiating, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the con tracting parties. After the ceremony the bride and groom repaired to the nome of Mr and Mrs. E. Lee Johnson, at No, 1220 State street where they will reside in future
 The bride is most charming young lady. She is the daughter of the late - Nlcerary who for years was ono of the leading mer chants ef Pine Bluff
 The happy groom is q young man of sterling business qualifications and is engaged in the hfakeraGe business with his brother, Mr Lev. Fowler.
 The GRAPHIC tenders is congratu= lations and best wishes
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HE IS RIGHT.
A Crossing Is Indeed Badly Needed

A GRAPHIC reporter, this morning, called at the law office of Foster and Coleman, and finding Mr H. R. C. Foster in asked him for a news
 item when he said:
 tNo, I have no news, but will tell you of matter that is of vast inter est to a great number of people in this city, because it is a source of great displeasure and discomfort to them, and is, of course, not news to anyone. l call your attention to it, however, with the hone that be- tween the railroad officials and the city fathers the people may get re- lief. On Third avenue and Main street, where everybody from the business part of the city has to pass several times day, there is no cross ing and those who are compelled through necessity to pass have to wade through mud and water several inches deep. This is an imposition upon the public which it should not tolerate much longer, and your paper should aid us in securing a suitable crossing
 The GRAPHIC refers this matter to the city officials and earnestly urges them in behalf of a suffering com munity to atonce put down a suit able crossing at the intersection Of these thoroughfares.
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FLOODED WITH WATER.
A Bursted Water Pipe Causes Con sternation in a Clothing
 Store.

About noon today water pipe in
 the second story of the building oc- cnpied by the Golden Eagle clothing store bursi and a second later tie water began to pour in torrents down upon the stock of goods in the store bcnessttiiii. Fora time the clerks ssere ISss,i llaisax reiiloyitlg esss,sis es. drp places. As soon as possible lie t is;;fss
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4 ,Cute" Attorney.

There is an attorney practicing before the Jefferson County bar who also does considerable practice before the Police Court, and he has made quite a reputation On his success i'll aequitting his clients before the latter named court. Re- gently negro was arrested on the charge of wife beating. The negroes employer said that he knew the man was not guilty of the charge, but that Inc arrest was merely made to eXtort money from the poor and ignorant darkey and that he would spend $l0 before the negro should be convicted The employer of the neero applied to the lawyer and agreed to give him as fee $l0 if he would get the negro out of trouble. The lawyer accepted .the case, ap- peared before the court, entered a plea af guilty for his client and the latter was fined 83 This fine the lawy CT paid from his $l0 attorneys $ fee. pockcted the remaining $7 anu
 quietly went about his business. The man who employed the lawyer is perfectly satisfied. for he believes the negro was acquitted of the charge for which he was arrested.
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MARRIED.

W HIrE-TnEDFoRD-In Pine Bluff, Wednesday,, January F, Dr. j. ". WHITE and Miss EMMA TuEpFoRD, Rev. Wilson oifieiating,
 The aboyehappy wedding occurred this morning at 10 o'clock at the res idence of MT l N. Goza, in the pres enee of relatives ana Il few intimate friends Of Inc contracting parties 1'he bride is q sister of Mrs. l. NJ Goza She is Il cultivated and re- fined lady with graces of mind and person that have won her a host of warm personal friends.
 The happy groom is prominent physician of Star City, and is | brother Of the Sheriff of Conway county.
 The bride and groom will leave this afternoon for Morrilton where they Will visit friends for d few days sheinre returning to their Star City 7 Int (.
 Dr. and Mrs. .Xhite carry with
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Rlorrison,s ..Fanst. ;

A first-class company, magnificent scenery, calcium lights, electrical Siieets and wonderful mechanical @Qntrivances, all go to make up the lnaaQilieent performance of aFanst" as given in liraentirety at the Opera house Tuesday Auight, January 2lst.
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iFrom Thursdays paily.l


 From Thursdays paily1
 pr. |. l. ponelson, of Pastoria, is in tue city.
 Mr Ed Levine, Of Warner, is in the city on short visit.
 The dance atthe Bluff City Club to- night will be delightful affair.
 Mr. D. C. Bell is able to be on the streets today, but he is far from well.
 Mr, Gabe Meyer will leave for St. Louis this afternoon on business trip.
 Mir. Gus Petty and Miss Florence Gentry were married at the home of the bride Tuesday night.
 Miss Paula Collier of Fort smith.i is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. |. Mills. at 705 West Rarraqnc street.
 Conductors D. E. and ] r. Lynch arrived home from Greeneastle. Ind, wherethey had been on account of the illness of their hr .ther.
 Capt. Rarks. President of the Bank of Monticello. passed down the Valley road this morning en route home from st. I,0gis.
 There are many prominent planters of the county in the city today. They come 10 attend the meeting of tine Farmers Association.
 Mr. A. J. Mitchell, the popular coniectioner and news dealer, left for Palmyra, Mo, last night, where he goes 10 visit his parents
 Sias Miner, q great browny negro, resisted an officer who attempted to arrest him for slight misde- meanor yesterday, and this morn ing Jndae Brown fined him $IOfor the offense
 The Pine Blulf Fire Department has just received q new supply of rubber goods, consisting of coats and boots, for the firemen. All Of the boys ale now thoroughly equipped in this line.
 Mr Win Pascal and bride, who have been in the city visiting Dr. and Mrs. $. NJ. Taylor, left for their home at Pillar this morning. Ar Pascal married Miss Mills at THlarlas sunday.
 Ross Robinson, the young colored barber. was arrested yesterday on the charge or obtaining money under false prctenses lie was placed in jail, -but soon gave bond. He will be given preliminary trial before Justice Alexander tomorrow.
 The Sherwood Grand Concert and Operatie Company recently played in several Eastern cities with great success. The Musical Courier, a recog- nized authority on all musical ques- tions, in . recent issue, lauded Mr. Sherwood to the skies. The com pany recently appeared in Brooklyn, and of the engagement the Brooklyn Eagle said. "Dr Henry C. Han chett, director of the Central School of Musical Art. is entitled to the gratitude of tie music loving public for re.introducing 10 Brooklyn that masterly American pianist, William II. Sherwood, who had not been heard here for years until his visit of the present week Mr. Sherwood | appeared last night in Memorial Hall in concert which was inter- teresting in other ways, but which | was made notable by his playing This pianist is q conspicuous illus tratlon of the adage about the place in which prophet lacks honor For half dozen years We have been im- porting foreign piansits in squads md etowding halls to hear them play. while Mr. Sherwood has been lnietly teaching in Chicago" At The Opera-house Saturday night. A rare treat. Don't miss il.
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Fools.,,

.'Foolss is the subject cf the lecture at Merritt institute next Mon,iay night. by Rev. F. $. Henson, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church in Chicago. This IS one of the most :aa.sstar lectures given on he piaf- szS,s s,sii ilf,iise is exDerred
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4 BURGLARY AT KEDRoN.
The Safe of J. H. oakes Blown Open and I Large Sum of
 Money Stolen.

Mr j. II. Oakes, a merchant of Kedron, arrived here at late hour yesterday afternoon and reported the fact that during Monday night burglars effected m entrance to his store and With the aid of chisels and dynamite blew open his safe and stole $500 in money and a number ef valuable checks thereirom. Chief Stewart has i'll possession the tools which the burglar used in onenin@ the safe. so fa. there is not the slightest clew as to the Identity of the burglars The following checks were among those stolen: Two checks on the Bank of Fordyee, drawn by J. F. < j NJ Hampton, one for $l65 9. and other for %l7; one on the Citizens Bank of this place tor $l2, drawn by F. C Cotter; three checks on the Bank of Spring field, Mo-; three cheeks amounting to $l5.a0, and also several school war rants.
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Mr Jehn NJ. Bell left for Little Rock this morning.
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Mr. J. J. Bowles, of Rockville, is in the city on business.
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Hon. Walter s. Amis, of Cleveland County, was in the city last night.
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County Clerk Frank B. Flanders is again quite sick.
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The Boyd place just across. the river from Pine Bluff was rented at public outcry at noon today for the year 1896 The place was rented by Mr Robert Clegg for inc sum of $G30. This place at one time rented for S3 ,000 per annum.
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Mrs. Eugene Fies. is expected home from Birmingham today.
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Air. l.. ". Wilson and Ed l.. Eucus. Of Star City, are in the city,.
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Miss O2ie Burnham, of Kingsland, is in the city visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs W s. Beard.
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Did you ever see a cake walk
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The charming Miss Bessie Lauch- erin, of Little Rock, is in the city, the gnast of Miss Retta Nertheimer.
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Mir. John N. Gracieis in the city.
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Miss Noodle Johnson entertained her friends with a german coinpH- mentarg to her guest Miss Cooper, of Dallas, TeS., last night at the home of her parents on Vest Second avenue. A fell aecount will appear i'll the Society Column of the Sun- day GRAPHIC,
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The dance at the Bluff City Club to- night will be a delightful affair.
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Mir D. c. Bell is able to be on the streets today, but he is far from well.
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MT. Ed Levine, Of Warner, is in the lefty on q short visit.
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pr. E. R. ponelson, of Pastoria, is in the city.
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Sherw0oa's grand concert and operatic company is one of the lending musical events of the season At the Opera-hoHse next Saturday night. Seats now on sale at Altschnl's. Yuut will enjoy it. Don't miss it.
 Members of Hermon Carlton Lodge Royal Arenuum are notified that there will be an important meeting of that lodge on Thursday night, January 1Gth, and every member is urged to be present.
 Messra. Gordon [. Greenfied and ! Y Bradford spent Tuesday on Shepherds Island, quail hunting They secured quite a bag of the little plump brownies.
 Nlr Chas H Owens, accompanied by his little son, left for Little Rock yesterday afternoon Mr Owens will supply The coffeedrinkers of that place with the celebrated Gobano coffee
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From Wednesdays Oaily.l

A day of falIing wea ther.
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Mir Gabe Meyer will leave for St. Louis this afternoon on a business trip.
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Mir. Gus Petty and Miss Florence Gentry were married at the home of the bride Tuesday night.
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The Pine Bluff Fire Department has just received q new supply of rubber goods, consisting of coats and boots, for the firemen. All Of the boys ale now thoroughly equipped in this line.
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Miss Paula Collier of Fort Smtth,i is the guest of her sister, Mrs D. I. Mills. at 705 West Rarraqnc street.
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MT Will Pascal and bride, who have been in the city visiting Dr. and Mrs. $. NJ. Taylor, left for their home at Pillar this morning. Mr Pascal married Miss Mills at THlarlast sunday.
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Silas Miner, q great browny negro, resisted an officer who attempted to arrest him fof a slight misde- meanor yesterday, and this morn ing Judge Brown fined him $lO for the offense.
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Thereare many prominent planters Of the county in the city today. They come to attend the meeting of the Farmers Asanciation.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
Psnnanship Dots.

MR. EDIToR:-You will
please allow me to say that /
think your plan of carrying
on a correspondent school
is very esential, and should
receive the approval of every
right thinker. You will also
allow me to say that my writ
ing class is getting along
nicely. The enrolment is
"a. More are coming in every
week, | believe that the sub.
ject Of penmanship is being
thoroughly considered by the
good people of Forrest City.
If teachers of this important
branch of education can Sc
cure the approval and influ'
entail support of ministers,
teachers and all Of our sue
cessful business men, it is
only n matter of a very short
time ere this ESSENTIAL branch
of practical education will
be brought to the front where
it properly belongs. Mr.. Ed
itor, you have not sent your
reporter around to see what
we are doing, we feel a little
bit sighted. We shall be
pleased to see him at any
time. More anon.
j. G. COLE.
Teacher and card writer
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
Wesly Chapel, M. E.

church. Preaching at II a.
m. lst and End Sundays of
each month. The Epworth
League meets at 3 o'clock lst
Sunday in each month. Glass
meeting at 3p. m. 2nd Sun
day in each month. Preach
ing at night on each of the
two Sundays named above.
The pastor, Bro. G. B. Don.
nelly, is an old acquaintance,
and heartily invites all old
friends-need your assist.
anCe.
G. B. DoNNELLY, P. G.
We neglected to mention
the Literary of March 3,
though it was a success, both
in attendance and exercises.
The discussion on the free
and public schools brought
out many important facts.
Last Tuesday night the in
clement weather cut off our
expectations to some extent.
However, several were pres.
ent and seemed to enjoy the
exercises. The following is
the program for March II, at
1880 p. m.
Devotional exercises, by
Chaplain.
Defamation. Daisy Wood
Song. Carrie b. Reynold.
Select Reading. ............
David H. Harrison.
After which the Literary
shall have historical sketches
of the negro read by several
prominent gentlemen and la
dies, Let every body come
out and hear some rich CLEAN
ings of the son of Ham. The
negro il endowed by his Gre
ator with as great natura
gifts AZ aIyersSe, out-likn orr
that lies in the bowels of the
earth, it must be developed
before it will shine. Conn
out and We assure you tina
you will get q rare treat.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

TO the Pastors and members
Not The Forrest CitU District
d. NJ. b. Church-Greet-
iRg:
DEAR BRErHERN:-I hereby
call your attention to the
District Conference, which
will convene in Forrest City,
March 26, and continue three
days. Each pastor in the
district will please bring
from hiA charge not less than
one dollar. The larger
charges will please send in
by your pastors $3.50. Breth-
ern, we have been called
upon to help Shorter Univer-
sity, and cannot afford to go
down on the pages of history
blank, therefore, let us bring
up enough money to divide
with your High NSchool.
Now, dear brethern, sup.
posing that you know the
rules of Methodism, l will
not give tile topics 'as per dis.
cipline but suffice 1t to say,
committees will be appointed
on them at the conference,
and three days is sufficient
for shTewd ministers to do
the work before us. All the
delegates and local preach.
ers are expected to pay 25c
each to help the great work
on, which is before us. Iam
yours for God and education,
j. JONES, p. Il. \
Forrest City, Ark. !