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Taxes.-ColIector,s NotIoe.

Notice IS hereby given that, for the purpose or reeeiVing Taxes for the year 1885, I will attend at the voting preeints of the several Townships of Jefferson county, Arkansas, at the places and on the dates herein specified respectively, to-wit:
 Barraqne Township, Redfeld. Wednesday, January s, 1896.
 Pastoria Township. Pastora, Thursday, January g. 1896.
 ,o Bolivar Township. Greer's, Friday, January
 Niven Township. Watson's Chapel, Monday January l3, 1896.
 Bogy Township, Cornerstone, Tuesday January It. 1S96
 Old River Township, English, Wednesday, January l5 lS96
 Yilemont Township, Mrs Carnes' Store Thursday, ,J anuary 16 1s96
 Jefferson Township, J Jefferson Springs, ,Salur day. January Is. 1896.
 Plum Bayou Township Altheimer, Mon day, January 20, 1896.
 Roberts Township, Humphrey Tuesday January 21, 1S96
 Dunnington Township. Wabbaseka, Wednes day January 22, 1896. Victoria Township, Lakeside Thursday January 23. 1896.
 Melton Township, Pointers Store, Friday January 24, 1896.
 Richland Township Lfnwood. Saturday January 9, 1Sg6
 Spring Township, Lea Springs. Monday January 27, 1S96 Washington Township. Ruth SchOOl-house Tuesday, January 2S, i5g6. Dudley Lake, Township, Tucker Wednes tti Is J dliudIy sas I6SO Whiteyille Township. Macedonia, Thurs 1 day, January 90, 1896.
 Talladega Township Locust Cottage Fri day, January 3l IS96
 Yaugfne Township, Court House, Saturday February 1, 1896.
 On and after February 1st the Tax Book will be open in my oilttc each day Sunday i excepted for the reception of taxes for 1S0 l 1S96 C. H. TRIPEETT, Sheriff and Ex-Odcio Collector. Jefferson i county, Ark Pine Bluff, December 2, 1895. tf
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TIE Atlanta Exposition closed at midnight last night amid blaze of glory. Itis announced that the Ex- position will have cost its stock holders about $2OO, 900, or less than 10 per cent of the money expended in the enterprse. It is estimated that the immediate benefits to At lanta, in money expended by visitors to the Exposition amounts to $5, 900, GOO, and the results of the Exposi tion are very satisfactory to the people of Atlanta
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Continued settlements.

Settlements continued at the October tern of the Jefferson Probate Court for coufrma tion at the January term thereof
 Estate J. R. Bond, J. R. Speers, executor.
 Estate of John Nj. Walker, J. W. Wake administrator
 Estate of NJ. L. Bell, F. G. Bridges an, Ellen Bell executors.
 Estate of J. E. Bryan. Charles Howson ad niinistrator.
 Estate of Newton Patton, John c. Frey guardian.
 Estate of Rush Patton, John Frew, guar dian,
 Estate of Frank Sims. Fred Fox admins tfator
 Estate Of Eugenia J Wilson. R. V. Mo Cracken, guardian.
 Estate ofJ. H. Wheate, T. H. Wheat guar All persons interested In the settlement of any Of said accounts will come forward and file their exceptions, if anysthey have. on or before the second day Of the next term of the Probate Court or said county, or they will De forever barred from excepting fo such ac- ;ounts or any part thereof
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PINE BLUFF. ARK. JAN. 4, 1896.
THE NEW FEAR.

The great wheel in the cycle of time has taken another turn and the Old Year has been ushered out and the New Year ushered in. The year 1895 has been in many respects a remarkable and extraordinary one and will go down the ages as an inn portant epoch in the worlds history. It has been remarkable for its many and distressing crimes and casuali- ties, it's political upheayals, its mur- ders, mobs and massaeres, it's mar riages, it's war talk and incidents altogether exceptional and extraor- dinary. As we stand upon the brink of the New Year in retro spective mood and contemplate the events and happenings of the past year, we can well pause to inquire if the world is growing better as time grows on apace. However op- timistic one may be in one's views, many of the events of the past year are enough to stagger onE Etssfaith, With all of our much yaul ed and boasted Christianity and civiliza- ton there have been ali around us, even in the dying days of the old year, brutal manifestations of saw agery which are shocking to our senses. Even now, in the closing days of the enlightened nineteenth century, when we had heard for years that wars were thing of the past, there are "wars and rumors of wars, and the two foremost na- tions in Christianity and civiliza. tion, of the same language, blood and lineage, are standing with their hands at each others throats ready to engage, with the most destructive forces known to warfare, in a sanguinary war of extermination which would bring untold caiamltles and woes to the human race.
 Let us hope that the peaceful spirit and good judgment of those in charge of the destiny of these two great English-speaking nations will avert such a calamitous crime against civilization and the human race, and that the New Year may go down to history as aa era of peace, prosperity and good feeling between the enlightened nations of the earth.
 Let us also hope that the year 1896 will not witness as many mur- ders, mobs, massacres, deeds of vio- lence and acts of savagery as charac- terized the annals of 1895.
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STATE CANDIDATES.

The indications are that the State will be as full of aspirants for State offices next Spring as the woods are full of wood-peckers. From almost every-section of the Commonwealth some "favorite son" is being boosted" by his friends for the office of Governor, since it has come to be understood that Clarke will not be a candidate for reelection, but will content himself with lead ing 3 forlorn hope for the United States Senate as against the peerless James K. Jones, the present incum- bent. Among those who have been mentioned as possessing Guberna- torial aspirations are Prof. Junius Jordan, Commissioner of Agricul- ture Vincenheller, John G. Fletcher
 Senator Clay Sloan, Carroll Arm strong, James H. Harrod and ex- Speaker J. c. Colquitt, with num- ,er of other counties to hear from. 1
 There will also De a number Of as- 'irants for the minor State offices. 1
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MT. Thos. c. Helms Dead

A letter announcing the death o
 Mir. T. c. Helms, which occurred ai Memphis Sunday, has been received here. Mir. Helms was well and favorably known in Pine Bluff. Ht was a brother-in-law of our esteemed fellow-eitizen, Capt. C. T. Robinson
 Last week Mir. Helms got his hand badly cut in Il cotton gin on his plan. tation near Medford. He was car
 ried to Memphis for treatment, but lockjaw set in and caused his death on Saturday. This news will cause sincere sorrow in the hearts of all who knew the estimable gentleman.
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PRESIDENT CLEVELAND Wednesday night appointed five Venezuelan Commissioners as follows David J. Brewer, of the United States Stu preme Court; Richard H. Alvey, Chief Justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals; Andrew H. White, of New York; Frederick R. Coudert ot New York; Daniel c. Gilman, oi Maryland. The President has been fortunate in his selections.
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THE FAIn.

The GRAPHIC yesterday submitted a few remarks pointing out in gen eral way some of the benefits to be derived by the city from the pro posed County Fair, which, we hope, did not fail to adequately impress the citizens of this community with a sense of the importance and bene- fits of such an enterprise.
 We desire to submit a few perti- nent remarks today in regard to the proposed enterprise. tis admitted on every hand that there is entirely too much apathy and indifference among our citizens in the matter of public enterprises and improve ments, which, if not checked and overcome, will soon reach a retro grade stage. We know of nothing which would awaken our citizens to a more live appreciation of their ad- vantages and opportunities and at less expense, than the proposed Fair. It would give a new impetus to activity and enterprise in this community, and create a friendly rivalry among our agrieulturists in agriculture and stock raising, which of itself is something of value.
 Then, too, the Fair would bring thousands of people to Pine Bluff who have never been here before, and who would take advantage of the occasion to come here and to see the Fair in particular and to do some shopping in general.
 Our merchants need to more closely cultivate the country people, to offer them occasions and oppor- tunities to visit Pine Bluff and to entertain and make it pleasant for them while here.
 Candor will compel the admission that there is not a first-elass Fair in the State. It is true that there are few so-called Fairs at several small towns surrounding us, but these are mere makeshifts, and do not give satisfaction to visitors.
 There should at least be one first class Fair every year in this State, and there is not city or town more advantageously located or possessed of greater advantages and facilities for that purpose than Pine Bluff.
 Indeed, it would bring great crowds to Pine Bluff, and during its progress our city would present a scene of uncommon gayety and ac. tivity.
 The proposition of Wiley Jones to donate the use and grounds of his park for the enterprise makes it pos sible to hold the Fair at a minimum expense. There would practically be no cost attached to the enterprise except what money it would be necessary to raise for premiums ant other necessary expenses. It is be lieved that g, ,000 would be a stuff. cient sum to cover all the expenses connected with the Fair, and cer. tainly there are twenty citizens ir Pine Bluff who would subscribe $1OC each for the'proposed enterprise.
 As we remarked yesterday we re- peat today, by all means let's have the Fair.
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Ira very large number of the par doned penitentiary eonvicts should return to their respective homes with political ambition swelling in their heaving breasts and happen to be elected to the next Legislature, Gov. Clarke's election to the United States Senate would be assured.
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K. w. Mcfarland have announced for State Auditor; MT. Alex c. Hull for Secretary of State; Judge Edgar E. Bryant, Jos. W. Hill and Judge H. G. Bum, the present incumbent, for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with great many others yet to hear from.
 With so many avowed candidates already in the field at this early date, it is safe to assume that none of the State offices will go begging this year.
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A SYNDICATE of capitalists has agreed to furnish the Government of the United States with $1OO, GOO, 900 in gold, with the privilege oi making it $2OO, 900, GOO, in exchange for thirty-year four per cent coin bonds. The agreement is now ready for the formal acceptance of the Gov ernment.
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How's This [

We offer one hundred dollars reward foI Halls Catarrh Cure
 K. J. CHEENY Co.,, Toledo, O. =, We, the undersigned have known +. J 0heeny for the last l5 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transee tions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm WEST S IRuAX wholesale druggists, Toledo. O.. WALKING. KINRAN X MARVIN yboIesolo druggists, Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. actlng directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by druggist.
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HON. M. J. MANNING, of Monroe, has announced that he vii. not be a candidate for Governor, but that it is probable that he will be a candi- date for the State Senate from the district composed of Monroe and Arkansas counties.
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Monday, January 6, 1896,

between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on q credit of three months, with interest-purchaser giving bond to secure purchase money-all the rights. title and interest of Sophie Michaelis in the following described property, ta-wit: Stock of merchandise, consisting of two soda fountains, fruits, nuts. confections and toys, cigars and tobacco, together with show cases, other furniture, fixtures, coun- ters and shelving now in store house at No lC0 East Third avenue, this eity-lnventory on file in my office levied on by me as the property of said Sophie Michaelis to satisfy an execution against her in favor of Morris Cans for $400 90. debt, damage ani cost
 c. II. TRIPLETT,
 Sheriff of Jefferson County. Ark
 By A. HOLLAND, D. s. Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 26, 1895 l2 2s w2
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THE forthcoming monthly Treas ury statement will show an excess of receipts over expenditures for the month of December of $542, GOO. And yet the enemies of tariff reform consistently maintain that the rev enues of the Government are not sufficient.
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Notice For Pnblication.-No. 575a.
LAND OFFICE AT LITrLE ROCK, ARK.

Nov l6, 1895 named settler has filed notice of his inten- tion to make final proof in support of his calm. and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Ietfersan county at Pine Bluff. Ark, on Dec. 2S 1895, viz: Samuel Rob- inson, H. k, No. 174l7 for the A Of n c A sec, At , s, r 10 W and W A of A sec. B [ 1 s, 10 W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cuItiVa- tion of. said lands, viz; Dock Richards, Eli Brown. Hardy mcCann, Danny Mccormick all of Dexter, Ark J.J. BEAVERS II 20 tt Register
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Notice For PubIIcatio-No. 57s4
LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE ROCK, Aux

NOV. 20, ND. Notice is hereby given tl.at the following named m e SetLler ma5 leo nottce m t or ms f claim. and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Jefferson county James G. Mayer, H. E. No. 16681 for the W n of the 14 sec P 2t6s, II W.
 He names the following to prove his con glh99us resiuei4ce upon 41 III d GgdtlgaUi9h f 0 0l Summers, Sam. W. Williams all of Nubia, Ark. J.J, BEAVERS, Register. II 27 W Ct
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Notice For Publication.-No. 5sa4
LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
 Dec. 2l. 1895 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten- ton to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made be- fore the county clerk of Jefferson county at Pine Bluff, Ark, on February 1, 1896, viz: Jerry Massey H k No. 167t8 for the 15 of c 14 and M of s e A sec 31 4 8, r 10 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cuItiva. ton of said land. viz: J. D. Bush J. II, Hunt, C. D. Hudson, Charles Thomas all of Dexter, Ark. J. J. BEAVERS. Register QS wifi
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THE GRAPHIC invites a free dis cussion in its columns of the pro- posed Jefferson County Fair We would like to hear from our citizens on the subject.
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A HAPPY and prosperous New Year to our advertisers. May the volume and profits of their busi- ness steadily increase.
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Warming Order

". R, Pearson ct al, plaintiff,
 VS, Walter Vance, ct all defendant In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 The defendants, Harris Riding. Nettie Walker, and Wallace Vance are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, W. R Pear son ct. al.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 7th day of December. A. D. 1895.
 H, A. MCCOY, Clerk E t0w5W J.A. .LANGFORD. D. c.
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AT the beginning of the New Year is a good time to talk about a new thing. What about the starch factory?
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BEGIN the New Year by subscrib, ing for the Daily and Sunday GRAPHIC.
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A HAPPY and prosperous New Year to all.
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Tuesday, January 7th, 1896,

at the front door of the court house in Pine Bluf, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, sell at public auction tC the highest and best bidder. all the parlOr bed room, dining room and kitchen furniture lately owned by Mary s. Vance, decaased. A list and schedule of said property may be seen by applying to the undersigned as re- eeiVer at his office.
 Terms of sale, upon credit of three months The purchaser will be required to give notes with approved personal security and q lien will be retained upon the property for the pa5 ment of the purchase money.
 27d1sw3 LEV FOWLER, Receiver
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ReeeIvera Sale.

Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of an order of the Jefferson Chancery Court made or the 25th day of December, 1895, ill 8 case therein pending wherein ". k. Pear son ct. al. are plaintiffs and w. lter Vance ct. al. are defendants, the undersigned. as the receiver of said court. will. on
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b0ys VIII Dt Tet6IVtu up IO ID JVdTs of age.
 The Scolastic Year consists of two sessions: Thefirst commencing the first Monday in September, and the second on the first Monday in Feb ruarY.
 Pupils are admitted at any time of the year, and charged from date of entrance.
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sherin's Sale.

By virture of an execution to me directed by magistrate of Jefferson County. Arkan- sas. twill offer for sale at No. l00 East Third avenue, in the City of Pine Bluff, on
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DoN T write it '95.

DoN'T fail to write it '9G.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-06
At Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-Commis-
sioner Booth-Tucker conducted a relig-
ious meeting in this city today. He
was accompanied by Major Milan and
number of the Philadelphia officers
of the army, and the hall was filed to
its capacity. The commissioner was
greeted with applause. In an inter-
view he said:
1.-The army is going along just the
way it was always conducted. Balling-
ton Booth was good Salvatlonist and
l see no reason to change his plans.
There may be some new developments
in social schemes, however. / propose
to spend week in the slums. Our
idea is to deal with the poverty which
exists in the cities and we have no
idea of making the army in America
a colony to be overseen by England.
1.-THE personal feeling for Ballington
Booth will last for a while, but 1t Will
not continue. He is like politician
,whoswill not work with his party. He
thinks ne can sweep the country by
himself. without rings and without
pulls, but he cannot. l am as good
an American as Ballington. l am OF
American descent on my fathers size,
although my mothers family were
French. MY ancestors nave LouShe IL
the revolutionary war, and nave q
cousin in congress, therefore /! nave
right to be here. I am taking ou'
disqualification papers now. Among
other things we will stop giving most
of the highest positions in the army
to Englishmen. Not only will Ameri,
cans get their positions of promise IN
this country, but they will be sent &c
the higher offices all over the worlo
of course they must have the guam
cations of goodness. ability and sal
walton Army experience. >.
In regard to Brigadier Fielding, O
chica 90, who went over to Ballingtor
Booth. Mr.. Tucker said: He has re-
signed but we have not accepted mis-
resigna ton. We hope to win him baci
to the army. Commissioner Eva Bootf
has gone there to try and settle the
difficulty"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-06
In the House.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-This prom
ises to be an exceedingly lively week in
the house. Tomorrow the house will
vote on the adoption of the conference
report on the Cuban resolutions, which
was debated on Friday and Saturday.
1t is a foregone conclusion the report
will be adopted by an overwhelming
vote, but it is probable there will be
more members recorded against it than
against the passage of the original res
olutions Immediately afterward an eff
fort will be made to pass the river and
harbor bill under a suspension OF the
rules The bill carries something over
s., 00O. 600 in actual appropriations, but
authorizes contracts for almost $4,000
coo additional The Democrats would
like an opportunity to attack the bill
because of the enormous charge 1t
makes upon the treasurer in the future,
and they will make all the resistance
they are able to. Their opposition is
not likely to be effectual, and, more
over. there are many features of the
bill in which individual Democrats are
vitality interested. When a motion is
made to suspend the rules but thirty
minutes debate are allowed on SIDE.
but il is certain that an extension OF
time will be made to two or three hours.
Following the passage of the rivers and
harbors bill, Mr.. Picker, chairman OF
the invalid pensions committee, will
probably call up on Tuesday one of the
general bills reported by his committee
There are also two election cases to be
decided, one of which will unseat Judge
Cobb of the Fifth Alabama. BY wed
nesday it is expected the fortihcatlons
bill will be completed and it probaoly
will occupy the attention OF the mouse
for the remainder of the week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-06
nrndler nnhHnnfer.

FRANKFORT, Ky. April 5.-There
will De contest between the FRIENDS
of Governor Bradley and Congressman
Hunter at the Republican state con-
vention in Louisville. April Is. Hun
ter was manager of the campaign when
Bradley was elected governor last
year, and charges the governor with
ingratitude during the past winter in
not helping Hunter in his senatorial
contest. Hunter is now a candidate
for denomination for congress, and for
delegate at large at the st. Louis con-
vention Hunter is pronounced Me
Kinley man, and it is charged at the
state house that he would not follow
instructions of Bradley if the state
convention adopts Bradley resolutions.
While the friends of Governor Bradley
are said to be opposing Hunter for
congress. as well as for delegate to
st. Louis, the friends of Hunter are
said to be working for the adoption Of
Mckinley resolutions in the county
and district conventions. and that the
final trial of strength will come ct the
state convention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-06

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The senate
Will continue the consideration of the
postoffice appropriations bill on Mon
day, making it up as soon as practic-
able after the conclusion of the routine
morning business. 1t is hoped the day
will be sufficient to conclude the de-
bate on this bill. Senator Morgan has
given notice of speech on Tuesday on
the Pacific railroad refunding question
and possibly will consume the greater
part of the day. The question is one to
which the senator has given a great
deal of attention and on which he has
accumulated a vast amount of informa-
ton. He will speak in support of his
resolution outlining bill and in oppo-
sition to the bill under considerable
by joint subcommittee of the two
houses. The remainder of the week will
be given up largely to the Indian ap-
preparation bill. This measure contains
several features which are certain to
develop controversy, the principal one
of which is the provision for the dis
continuance of the sectarian schools for
Indians, including the Lincoln and
Hampton Roads institutions. There also
will be an effort in the senate to amend
the bill by adopting the plan agreed
upon by the committee on Indian af-
fairs for changing the system of land
holdings in Indian Territory, and this
will develop a sharp debate.
The naval appropriation bill will be
reported during the week and will be
in condition to be taken up as soon as
the Indian bill is out of the way. 1t
is Senator PETERS intention to call up
his anti-bond resolution If opportunity
offers