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danger. He fears that if things are allowed to drift, if all the leading Democrats fiout their regular National ticket, if there is ne one to hold the party in the path of true Democracy, which he believes alone will lead in time to victory, the par ty organization will fall into unwor- thy hands, will be diverted from it's true aims and purposes, and will wander in the wilderness of defeat for years to come. In other words, the senator does not propose to have Tammany Hall in the city, and Populists in he country get control of the machine he has been master of so long.
 His other reason for supporting Bryan and Sewall is that he feeis he has been forced to do SO by the action of the National Democratic party at Indianapolis. The senator wishes it understood that he is DellHeI d SilNGI itOt q gold monoinetallist, but q simon pure bimetall St. He sees no choice, so far as monometalliSm Is con- cerned, between the Chicago plat form and the one adopted at Indian apols. The former practica ly ad- vocates q silver standard, while the latter, for the first time in the histc- " of any convention calling itself Democratic, comes out flat footed for the use of gold alone.
 The Senator intimates that he was very much disappointed by this ac- tion at Indianapolis. It prevented l him. if he had been so inclined, ob- ieeting as he does to the ftee-silyef notiob, from voting for Palmer and Ruckner. He was thus, as a Demo erat. between two bad choices. Into the balance he threw the future ol the reflection that after all the marty in the State of New York Chicago Convention was the regular convention of the national Demo cratic party. and came to the decis ion that his duty compelled him t6 support and yotefor the regular par ty nominees.
 It has been impossible to obtain : copy of any of these letters writer by Senator Hill, but they have beer seen by several prominent Democrats in Washington who vouch for tn
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CYCLING NOTES.

L/ N .Yanss s': s.. @;si s,,i {, s.ss 'e, ,;.:. s,s. at Jones' Park Tuesday, September 29th. notwithstanding the success of the two former meets, the last will eclipse all former efforts. for on this occasion there will be two pro- fessional events-the first protes- sional races ever given on the Pine Bluff track. Several of Little Rocks crack professional riders-Tipton, Briggs, Groxson, Mercer and Vickers have signitied their desire and in- tention to enter these professional events, and lovers of the sport will on this occasion witness some very fine racing. The following are the events and prizes: l. One Mile Novice First Prize. silk um-
 brella. S7.50; given by Wolf Nichols. Second Prize, parir of shoes, A; given by
 Gould d-tialbraith.
 Third prize knife g.; given by Fox Bros 9 0ne-ffiiaff Mile, Mile professional First Prize SIP. secoh1 Prize, sS. Third Prize. a 3. Boys, One Mile tl7 years oldl. First Prize
 Gold Medal, S7.5O: given by the GRAPHIC Second Prize, pair bicycle shoes. s3.5O; given
 the GRAPHIC.
 Third Prize, two silk handkerehiefs; given by R. Samuels.
 {. One Half Mile. First Prize, pair NJ. &. W
 tires: given by M. & W. Tire Co.
 Second Prize, picture and easel, S5: given
 by Bradford < Knox.
 Third Prize, pocket book, s2.50; given by
 Anderson-M Meyer Drug Go.
 5. One Mile. Professional First Prize, VIZ l Second Prize, ss; Third Prize, A. 6. One Mile, First Prize, combination bool
 case. S25; given by Rhodes-Haverty Furni- 1 ture Co.
 Second Prize. one years subscription tC l Daily GRAPHIC.
 Third Prize, box cigars, B; given by Baugh
 man Baughman.
 In order to cover the additiona cost of the two professional events for which cash prizes are offered, th' price of admission for this occasion will be advanced to 8 cents fol adults; children under l2 years, 2 cents; children under 5 years, accom- panied by their parents, admittet free. For some time the GRAPHIC ha been earnestly solicited by loca patrons of the sport to secure som professional riders, and after som effart nearly all of the Little Rocl professioDals have agreed to com and participate. These will be tn first professional races ever witnesse in Pine Bluff.
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Bitten by D Mad Dog.

Mrs. Caldwell. wife of Mr. Creed Caldwell, was bitten by mad dog, on West Sixth avenue yesterday afternoon. The particulars as near as could be learned by our reporter are that the dog was fighting with MT. Caldwelfs dogs, aud Mrs. Gald- we'll went out to drive off the mad dog, when he sprang at her, biting her severely on the fore arm. A mad stone has beeL sent for and will be applied to the wound. A fine hog oi Mir. R, NJ. Knox was also bitten by the dog and WAS shot.
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sentiments attributed to the Sena- ator as being those he says li4 enter tains. How and when the Senator will make his formal declaration is not known here. It isexpected that he will come out soon for Bryan and Sewall as outlined and perhaps, as some think, laying most stress upon the fact that the Chicago Convention was the regular Democratic Conven- ton.
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Women Typesetters.

It is rather strange thing that more women seeking an opportunity to earn a livelihood do not learn to set type. h cities typesetting machines are common, but throughout the country there is no likelihood that their expense will make them possible for long years to come.
 Nor is it usual any longer for a boy with a common school education to learn the printers trade. He aspires nowadays to profession.
 Through all the suburban newspaper offices one hears the same lament-the we'll nigh impossibility of getting intel ligent and reliable compositors. Isn't this the feminine chance? Setting typs is hard work, but so is standing behind 8 counter au6 reaching up for goods upon the shelves. and the pay is better, besides the opportunities for something toward advancement.
 At least it is worth each struggling woman s thought, if she cannot dc something for herself ill that direction. Her average superior wit and general superiority in education, with her bet ter character and the feeling that she may be depended upon, should help hel here. Philadelphia Press.
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MURDER WILL OUT.
The slayers of ". H. Skipper Finally
 Discovered.

Discovered
 In the Enterprise of May II we gave an account of the death of ". H. Skipper, of the firm of Skipper & Lefew, of Baxter, Drew county, Ark. At that time it was thought Mir. Skipper had committed suicide, together with the surroundings, which left no clue or trace of foul play. However, the officials were not satisfied and left nothing undone to ferret out the cause of his death. Finally suspicion led to the arrest of a negro preacher in the neighbor- hood. He was confined in the Drew county jail, and, after several weeks Incarceration, he confided in one of his brother convicts, telling a part of the facts in connection with the killing and naming those implicated with him in the commission of the crime This news was soon trans mitted to the officers, who immedi- ately arrested the parties-two men nd a woman, and, after they were told of the parsons confession, they divulged the whole affair
 Messrs. Skipper 6 Lefew were general merchants and also run a mill about mile distant from Baxter. Mr. Skipper walked out to the mill every morning. On this date (May ID, it being pay day at the mill, the negroes thought he would have large sum of money with him and planned his murder As MT. Skipper came along q path near bayou the negro men over powered him, put sack over his head and made for the bayou with his body. They tried to drown him, but he kicked and scuffled so much they finally pulled him out of the water and cut his throat In the struggle his vest came off, which the negroes hung on a bush near by. His watch was in his vest pocket. but the negroes were afraid to take it, fearing detection. Mr Shippers hat got very wet and muddy and the negroes took it to a cabin near by and burned it. He had no money on his person.
 And now, after murdering good man and bringing grief and despair to the widow and children, these brutal fends will suffer what they deserve-daath (upon scaffold per haps)--for their greed for gain even at the cost of a human life. The i grand jury is now in session at Mon- ticello, and may God speed the final verdict of death for these henious villains.-Arkansas City New Enterprise.
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Party Regularity One Reason; ana Party Regularity Decides
 Him.
Has Written to Lamont About His Proposed Oourse.-Weary of Phone Work, He Goes
 to Bed Early.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l.-Senator David B. Hill intends soon to an- nounce that Re will support Bryan and Sewall. This is authoritative. It is vouched for by no less a person than the Senator himself He has written to friends here that after long consideration of what his course as a Democrat ought to be be has concluded that it is his duty to ae- cept the decision of the National Convention and support it's candi- dates-Bryan and Sewall. In doing this the Senator is emphatic in his reiteration of the speech he made in the Chicago convention in opposi- tion to the doctrine it was deter mined to put forth as lie party tith. Senator Hill distinctly states that he does not withdraw nor depart from the language GIT the sentiments of the speech or protests he made at that time.
 Senator Hills explanation of how. after that speech and his determina- tion to stand by it, he can support Bryan and the platform he then de- nonnced, is twofold:
 First, he regards the control and directing of the Democratic party ill New York State as being in great
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A CUTTING scRAPE.
Two coiored Women Engage in a quarrel and One Proceeds to Carve up the
 other ith Razor.

Monday evening about half past five o'clock Carrie Rodeu and Lizzie Holmes became engaged in a dispute in the yard of the water works. The Holmes woman proceeded to enforce her argument with brick, and ac- cordingly smashed her antagonist on the head, whereupon the Roden woman pulled out her trusty weapon, razor, and tried to the best Of her ability to make nliuce- meat out of her assailant, and but for the timely arrival of the work men at the water and light plant, she would have succeeded. The Holmes woman was badly cut, a long gash being cut across her fore head and Very bad wound in her shoulder. Dr. Troupe attended the injured woman and it is thought that the wounds will not prove fatal. Carrie Roden has been placed in jail.
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TEACHER FOR GOLD.
He Was Nominated on Silver Plat
 form at Buffalo.

form at Buffalo.
 ALBANY, Sept. 22.-By making an of ficial statement last night of his position upon the financial question and by de- ciaring in that statement that he is un- alterably for gold, John Boyd Thachsr, Democratic nominee for governor, ore- ates one of the most curious situations ever known in politics in this state The statement was issued after 1op 7 conference with Senator Hill, Elliott G. Danforth, who was at Senator Hills house; D. Caddy Herrick, the Demo- cratic in this county. It was addressed to the chairman of the state committee.
 It is believed this course is approved by Mir. Hill, w. F. Sheehan and others not in atteneance at the state conven- ton and is intended to try and fend of any nomination of second Democrat 2 ticket at Brooklyn and inforce fight at the polls upon state issues, leaving the national ticket entirely out of the ques- ton. Mr. Thacher declares that he is against free silver, but will vote for Bryan and Sewall for regularity aud fight the campaign on state issues only.
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Hank Closed.

TROY. N. Y, Sept 19.-The National Bank of Troy, closed it's doors to- day, and placed its affairs in the hands of national bank examiner.
 The closing of the bank was due to ths fact that the depositors with drew nearly $40,000 yesterday and today, exhausting all available cash.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Of Prof IIlnemon. Superintendent of the
 Public Schools of Pine BIur.

Of Prof IIlnemon. Superintendent of the
 Public schools of Pine BIur.
 We are indebted to Superintend- ent J. II. Hinemon for the annual report of the Pine Bluff Public Schools The report of the Board of Visitors and Examiners con tained therein shows that Pine Bluff ians appreciate the services of this splendid, educator no less than the Monticellonians. Among other things the Boacd says: We heart fly commend the excellent work of Superintendent J. H. Hinemon and in the main. the work of the entire corps of teachers. By his thorough organization, skillful management and wise direction of the work com mitted to him, the Superintendent has eyinced the fact that he is, in- deed, master in his line of work. The superior discipline maintained in all the schools is, we think, worthy of special mention. ;"
 The Superintendent makes many useful suggestions in his annual report, which are in the main ap- proved by the Board of Visitors and Examiners. We are much gratifed to note that Miss Gussie McKen- ney, of this city, has been promoted and will be teacher in Latin this year. She will make good one. = Monticellonian.
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rhought 1t an sEarthquake.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 19-Four powder mills at Hazardville, Conn.,. were blown up today. Lightning struck one mill and the explosion set fire to the other three No one was IDjured Thousands of panes of glass were broken i'll buildings of the town. and the shock was so great even ut the distance of Springfield, it was supposed at first to be an earthquake.
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Removal \ Otice.

Mr. A. J. Mitchell has removed his Palace Confectionery and Bookstore from West Second avenue to No 2OS Main street, next to the Mann Tankersley Drug Co.,, where he would be pleased to see all of his old GUS toners and as many new ones as may find it convenient to call. In addition to his large stock of candies; cigars and confections, Mir. Mitchell also carries full line of the latest newspapers, books, periodic als and magazines. Also, all the latest re- ligious, sporting and trade papers. A share of the general trade solicited
 8 25dtf.
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IT IS SAID HE WILL BE HERE
 MONDAY.
The Cold Wave Causes a General Scramble for Heavier Cloth ing Clothing Men
 Smile.


 Just think of it, after all the hot sweltering heat of July. August and the first part of September.
 4 cold wave!
 Who could have thought it, after the oppressive heat of the last nine. teen September days? The denizens of these parts were beginning to sus, pect that the weather man, after turning on the hot air valve. had fallen into Rip Van Wrinkle sleep and was leaving perspiring humani ty to suffer the unhappy consequen- ces of his sound soporiferousness.
 But not sol The time when the seasons dc not ehange-the time said to proceed judgment day has not come Tine earth stiii swings On it's axis and this mundane sphere still revolves around the sun causing the seasons to change as in the days of eur most beloved forefathers.
 The equinox is near at hand, and the weather man has rung an agreeable change. for To! late Satur- day afternoon refreshing winds began to blow from the Northlands with sufficient velocity and volume to whistle through the whiskers of the most invulnerable of our be- whiskered gentry.
 Satisfaction was supreme at the agreeable change and old Boreas was most welcome, for in addition to the oppression of the gold bugs the denizens of Arkansas have also been sorely oppressed for the past three months with most perspiring and provoking heat, of the t0rrid variety.
 But the change put our people in good temper, and some in good spirits-spirits of Kentucky fame and of liquid variety.
 The change also caused a cummo- tion for heavier underwear, and our clothing men smiled bland sort of d smile-a vertible Dick Bland smile when the Democratic presidential nomination seemed to him d possi- bility-until the corners of their mouths came in contact with the lower gills of their ears.
 And then it became whispered about that Jack Frost WIS coming and that he was billed to play an engagement here Monday night whereupon the coal man smiled. the stove man smiled. and then the shoe man smiled until all smiled asi'i erybody wanted to know of GRAPHIC reporter how he liked the weather.
 This thing was kept up until the reporter felt much like the man who was asked during last August 'issit hot enough for you?," and in the best possible temper, under so exas : pera ting circumstances, our reporter repaired r. the sanctum. sanctorlum of the GRAPHIC office where he pulled down all the windows, shut the doors, and in tones not dulcet, tele- phoned his "better half' to hunt up his Inst years os'ercoat.
 After these precautions, and his equanimity somewhat restored, our timid reporter sought proof confirm atory of Jack rost's coming visit, which he found in the following
 WEATHER REPORT:
 Little Rock, Sept 19.-Rain today, clearing tonight. Fair Sunday, much colder. Frost Monday.
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Iwo TRAINS coLLlpE.

No Person Was Seriously Hurt, but
 Some Were Badly Injured.
 BUTTE. Mon. Sept g. By collision between the Union Pacific express from Salt Lake City and the west and a mixed train on the Montana Union bound for Anaconda, near Rocker, four miles west of here Sunrday morning, the engines of both trains and express and smoker of the Union Pacific were wrecked. No one was seriously i'm jured, but some were badly hurt. The engineers and firemen jumped and saved their lives.
 The accident is attributed to con- fiiot of orders.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
THE CREAM OF YESTERDAYS
 HAPPENINGS.
Gathered From All Parts and Pre-.
 sented in succiuct Manner.
A Reported Lynchlne.

KANSAS CITY,. Mo, Sept. 19.-A special to the Star, from Perry, o. T.. says: Ut is reported, but not verified, that Ill"ao-- rn-NSs <r smlnent ,.e .s, was lynched at Pawnee, 0. Y, late last night, for the killing of I. D. Crawford. Crawford was one of the best known men in the county, and Superintendent of the Christian Sunday School.
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Contractor ". s. HeIton Thrown From His
 Wagon and Badly Hurt.


 This (ruesdayl afternoon, about ? o'clock. as Contractor ". s. Hel- ton was driving along in his one horse wagon or South Main street, his horse became frightened and ran away. The wagon collided with a tree, throwing MT. Helton to the ground and rendering him uncon- seious. He was picked up by by. islanders and in short time re- vived. The wagon was smashed into splinters. Mr. Helton sus tained number of bruises, but his injuries are not regarded as being serious.
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 U end In His fItifi.

MALyERN, ARK, Sept. l9.-George Landreth, farmer 40 years of age, was found dead in his field this morning, one mile east of Malvern. Indications are that he had been dead several days when discovered. He had been murdered, but there is no clew to the perpetrator of the crime,
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Mir. NJ. H. Johnson, the new pres ident of the Pine Bluff Water & Light Co.,, came down from Little Rock last night to attend the coun- cil meeting.
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Destroyed by Fire.

TRAVERSE CrrY, Mich, Sept, a.. Fire here caused the loss of about $50,- 900 to the Oval wooddish company, whose factory is the largest of the kind in the world. Two hundred hands are thrown out of work temporarily. The whole plant was covered by $50. .0O0 in- surance, a large portion of which was uoop ths part destroyed.
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WHO WILL WELD THE cAvEt7
Many Entries Already in the Contest for
 the Speakership.

Many Entries Already in the Contest for
 the speakership.
 The contest for the speakership of the next House of Representa- tives has already assumed an inter- esting shape. News was received yesterday that Gen. J. c. Tappan, one of Phillips countys represen ta- tives, will be in the race. Advices are also received that Hon. l.. l.. Coffman, of Boone county. will be a candidate. Hons. W. R Jones, of Marion; w. F. Kirby, of Miller; and J. w. Warren, of Lafayette, were among the entries, too The friends cf Hon. Geo. c. Naylor, of this city, state that he will probably be can didate for the honor of presiding over the House. Gazette.
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Other AInssacreos.

WASHINGTON, Sept. ss.--Minister Terrell at Constantinople cabled the state department that he has been ad- vised from Harpool that there has been serious massacrees at Koch and Seazs in that providence.
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MT. Leo Blum and wife. who have been visiting friend and relatives in Quincy, Ills, for the past month, have returned home.
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ARE You TIRED all the time? Then your blood needs to be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one True Blood Purifier lt gives vigor and vitality.
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Just received-A lot of uncalled-for and misfit suits and pants from va rious Chicago tailors, which we are selling at great sacrifice.
 HENRY MARX & Co, fd Up-to-Date Tailors.
 115 Main St
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CIRCUIT COURT.
The Fall Term of the J, frerson Circuit
 Court rpened This Morning,

The Fall Term of the J, frerson circuit
 Court cpened This morDine, The September term of he Jeffer- son Circuit Court opened this morn ing. Judge ElIiott's charge to the Grand Jury was very strong. and covered almost every crime upon he eriminal-calendar.
 The petit jury was dismissed until next, Monday, as there were no cases set before that date. The criminal docket is unusually light this term oi court, although there are great many civil cases.
 The following are the names of the gentlemen composing the Grand Jury:
 Fred Fox. l. c. Roberts, chas. Howson, $. Bluthenthal, k. $. Cherry, Ed. Frazier, 1 q. Harper, r. Gi Monk, ". Dutton, T. E. Gillespie, Drew White, T. r. Blackwell, H r. Miller, D. G. Everett, J. D. Kelly, T. L. Grant. Mir. Fred Fox was chosen as Fore man.
 The following is the list of the more important criminal cases that will come up at this term of court; k. G. Orr, murder,
 ". P. Walker. murder,
 Taylor Jackson, assault to kill, Emma Burton, assault to kill, Mamie Coffee, assault to kill, Plant Goodloe, assault to kill, James Floyd, embezzleinent,
 Elem Price, arson,
 Frank Stanley, arson,
 Jno. Nicely, grand larceny,
 Wesley Owen, grand larceny,
 Dick Clay .sgrand larceny,
 Jno. Clark, grand larceny,
 Steve Vhiteside, grand larceny, Calidonia Warren, grand larceny. Paul Maxwell, grand larceny,
 George yeasley, grand larceny,
 Robert Gall. grand larceny,
 George Mooks, grand larceny,
 Tom Conlson, grand larceny,
 Jake McHaskill, grand larceny,
 I. NJ. Hada, bribery.
 A. Rough, extortion,
 T. NJ. Hada, extortion,
 Emma Washington,s sander
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Mir. Clifford Austin, of Atlanta, Ga., arrived in the city today to visit rel- atives and friends.
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Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy 10 operate. Cure indigestion, bill- nusness. 25c.
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Free coinage would benefit tho farmers in every way. It would restore a normal value to their crops, it would restore 3 normal value to their land. and it would restore normal value to their debts.
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Ex-Scnat"r and Prosecutina- torney-elect T. J Gaughn, oI ; aen, was in the city last night.