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HON. S. M, TAYLOR.

Foremost among the members oil
the Pine Bluff bar is the subject OF
this sketch who was born in tia
wanda county, Miss, March the
25th, 1852. His boyhood was spent
In attending the schools aud aeade-
mics of that section, but he never
graduated. He studied law and
was admitted to the bar at Tueplo,
Miss, 1876, and practised in the
courts OF that State until 1886, when
he come to Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
When Mr.. Taylor first came to this
city he entered into n copartnershtp
for the practice OF the law and dur
ing that copartnership he was elect
ed prosecuting attorney for this
judicial circuit. and served two
terms, declining to stand for the
third term in the face OF No apparent
opposition. Upon retiring from OIL
flee he formed co-partnership with
NJ. A. Austin under nhe firm name oil
Austin < Taylor, a eOpartnersip still
existing. In addition to large civ
il practice, Mr.. Taylor has been en-
gagged I'm some OF the most import
ant criminal eases in Eastern Ark
ansas with great success. Mr.. Yay-
Ior. although an active Democrat,
has never aspired to any Office eX-
cept that of prosecuting attorney
However, he has been a delegate to
nearly every State convention since
his residence in this State and has
always taken n prominent part
therein, having made the nominate
ing speech of Judge Wood and Capt,
j. f. Ritehie, both of whom were
nominated and elected. At the last
State Democratic convention he was
made temporary chairman and also
elected a delegate from this dis
trict to the National Democratic
convention at Chicogo.
In 1879 Mr.. Taylor was happily
married in the old Presby terian
church in this city to Miss Mary j.
Bell whose mother and brothers had
removed TO this State from Missis-
sippi in 1877. Four children-two
boys and two girls-are the fruits
OF this marriage, his oldest son, Dan,
being u student of the University OF
Arkansas.
Mr.. Taylor's father at the time OF
his death was postmaster at Neroua,
Miss, by appointment OF President
Cleveland. His mother is still living
and makes her home with her son in
this city, who owns one OF the lar
gest and prettiest residences on pop
ular West Fifth Avenue.
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FRANK B. FLANDERS.
County and Probate Clerk.

The subject OF this sketch first saw
the light OF day about Uhfrty-fve
years ago at Noble, Ill. Ha spent
several years in the West and then
went to Texas, where he engaged in
the railroad business in the employ
of the Cotton Belt system. Subse-
quently he came to Pine Bluff and
accepted the position of chief clerk
to the Division superintendent OF the
Cotton Belt with headquarters in
this city, which position he held IN
til 1886 when he became Deputy
County and Probate Clerk under Mr..
Gordon e. Greenfield. serving four
years. His conduct in this latter
position was so popular and efficient
that in 1894 he was nominated and
elected County and Probate Clerk by
a large majority, and in the recent
Democratic primaries ne was re-
nominated without opposition for a
second term. Mr.. Flanders admin
istration of the County Clerks office
has been characterized by unques-
toned ability and efficiency and gen
eral satisfaction. His reelection is
a sSured.
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CITY OFFICIALS
Men Who Handle the ISeins of
the Best City in Ar.
kansas.
Short Sketches of Some of the
Gentlemen.

Like every other feature of this
enterprising city, the watchword OF
those at the head of public affairs is
progress.
The city in its rapidly extending
require men of ability and
of hustle at its helm.
The Office means something more
than glory and requires something
more than salary drawing.
An officer has to be cons family on
the alert in the legislative DEPART
ment to frame legislation that will
meet the growing needs; in the ex-
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-08

J. II. Shelby.
Mr.. Shelby was born in this .coan-
ty, January 1862. His youth was
mostly passed. on farm. Five years
ago he engaged in the saw mil buSi-
ness. For three consecutive terms ne
served as Justice OF the Peace II
Niyen township. Two years ago ne
was nominated and elected Assessor
OF the county. So well did he per
form the duties of that position, that
he has been re-nominated, and III the
ensuing election in september, will
be reelected. In politics he is n
Democrat.
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n. S. KITE. NJ Nj. d.

Is a Georgian by birth, and first
saw the light of day in Chattooga
county in 1910. He began the study
of medicine in 1859. attending the
Medical College at Memphis, Tenn,
during The sessions OF iS66-f. He
came to Jefferson eounty in 1853.
In 1856 he graduated from the Hos
piEal College OF Memphis, The Doe
ter Is member Of the Jefferson
County Medical Society, and has an
Office over Coles Drug Store.
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RESIDENCE OF DR.. A ". TROUPE. WEST FIrrHAvH

ecutire to hold the restless. throb-
bing population in unity with each
other, and in harmony with the
laws.
They must be gentlemen of char
after and inetlligenees quick to adj
just themselves to changing condi-
tions,
Such body of men now preside
ia Pine Bluff, and the brief Sketches
to follow are of a body of men who
would attract attention anywhere.
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]. M. IIIGHTOWER.

Has been a councilman from the
fourth ward for sixteR months and
has never missed a meeting.
Is chairman OF Sanitary committee
ana q member OF Finance and Fire
Department committees.
lie is native Alississippian.
located in Little Rock in 1883 and
came to Pine Bluff about four year
ago.
Continued on Page 30
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]. H. SHELBY.

Mo man in Jefferson county is bet.
Ter Known or more highly aDprecia-
seu Tor ms many excellent qualities
than cur popular County Assessor
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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

No city in the State the size of Pine
Bluff can boast of u better paid fire
deDar5meHt-this statement is not
made as an idle boast; no deeds
speak louder than words and deeds
are what the Pine Bluff fire DEPART
ment perform. The city at large
takes great pride in the department.
il being composed OF men who ore
ever ready to respond to the call oil
duty, whether it comes by day or
night. That their work in the past
has been efficient is amply evidenced
by the reeOd of the Fears gone by.
There are two cuHnP,,aieo. No. I
has comfortable quarters on the cor
ner OF Second and State streets,
while No. - is situated on birch, be
tween Fifth and Sixth streets The
Department is superbly equipped
with two hose carts, a hook and
ladder wagon, one hand reel and an
ample supply OF hose. In addition
TO the CHIEF eight. men are employed
and in addition to these, there are
twenty volunteer members. This
department is under the supervis-
ion OF
CHARLES SEWARD,
lie Wei known ana popular Ire
chief He has long peen associated
with the department and is thor
uughlv acquainted with every de-
tail He is also engaged in bill post
ing. THE present excellent standing
Of be department is dae in Il great
measure to his tirelesS energy.
/ No departneH in tie Southwest
has better trained or more eXemp-
/ larry set 0f men than the Pine BaH
fire department under tie leadership
OF that popular gentleman chief Sen
/ yard. Duty first and last is the
motto OF this department.. With a
superb equipment, an able manage
meat ANA a trained aal rrusted SIT
Of men, he Pine Bluff ire depart
ment viii ever stand forth The leader
uf all similar departments in the
/ great Southwest.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-08

A sketch OF Prosecuting Attorney
Smith C.Martin, will be found among
the members of the Bar.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-08

A sketch of the Assistant County
Attorney, B. T. Merritt, will be
found among the members OF the
Bar.
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w. 7. YOUNG.

Prominent among the members of
the bar OF Pine Bluff is Mr. w. Il.
Young, a Tennessean by BIRTH He
was educated at the public schools,
and entered the Southwestern Bap-
fist University in 1885 and was
graduated from there in 1889 In
1891 he began the study of law at
Jonesboro, Ark, and after admission
to the bar. practiced In the eastern
part Of the state four years. In 1895
he came to Pine Bluff, and SHORTLY
afterwards formed a partnership
with Mr.. A. T. Whitlaw, since which
time he has successfully been engage
cd in the practice OF his chosen pro
fession. Mr.. Young is an energetic
and capable attorney. and we pre-.
dict for him q successful fnfnrn
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IRVING REINBERGER.

Among the young lawyers i'm the le-
gal armament of Pine Bluff. we men
ton the gentleman whose name cap
tions this article. Mr.. Reinberger
was born in 1851 at st. Louis. Mo.
subsequently his parents removed
to Cincinnati and here our subject
was reared. He was educated at
Lexington, Ky. From Lexington
he removed to Little Rock, this
state, where he was admitted to
the bar in 1890. Mr.. Reinberger came
20 Pine Bluff where he has since re-
sided. He has held the position a
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, is an
cultured and enterprising gentleman
and ana BILE lawyer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
Thursday, Aug. 81.

Texas fever. the dread of cattlemen, has
made its appearance among the stock OF
the milk dealers of Clyde, Morton Park
and other Chicago suburbs along the line
Of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad. Eight cattle have died and sew.
eral others are in a bad condition.
Archbishop Begin, of Quebec.diocese, has
issued to his clergy circular approving
the anti Masonic conference which meets
next month in Trente in Austrian Tyrol
He denounces Freemasonry as the 'in'
fernal sect" and ''diabolical organiza-
ton"
Willie Connezier, IA years old, Of Port
Jarvis, n. Y, hanged himself while out
berrying near Ulster Heights. No cause
Is ASST gned for the act.
Nicolas Rudinger, the professor Of an
atomy at Munich university, is dead. He
was born in 1882 and was the author Of q
number of valuable works upon anatom
ical subjects.
The car and czarina have left St
Petersburg on their way to Vienna
Their majesties were accompanied by
a numerous suite.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
M'KINLEY ACCEPTS.
Ne BEGINS HIS LETTER WITH FREE
SILVER

To which Hs IL Unaiterabiy Opposed,
and says Protection is OF Supreme I'm
portance-Brie Notes Of the Gold DEM
ocratic Conventions
Canton, o., Aug 27.-Major MoKinley's
letter of acceptance was issued yesterday
II Is q plain, practical and strong presen.
tation of the principal issues Of the pend
Ing campaign from Republican stand
point, of easy comprehension by all read
ers. 1t Is devoted principally to the dis
cussion of what he considers the three
great questions Of the campaign-honest
money, protection and reciprocity. About
one-third-the flrst--of the message Is de-
voted TO a consideration OF the free silver
question. He announces that he Is un-
alterably opposed to any such policy,
Proposes no New Policy.
In the pending campaign Is no new de-
parture," but that its proposition TO main
tain gold and silver coin at a parity has
been the unbroken policy Of the Repub-
lican party since in 1878. He says 1t has
inauguratcd no new policy. 1t will keep
in circulation and as good as gold all OF
the silver and paper money which are now
included In the currency of the country.
1t will maintain their parity. 1t will
preserve their equality in the future as it
has always done in the past. 1t will not
consent TO put the United States on a sill
yer basis which would inevitably follow
independant free coinage. IL will opposs
the expulsion of gold from our circulation.
No Glasses in This Country.
He says that the farmers and laborers
would suffer most by the adoption OF free
silver. The silver question, in his judg-
ment, Is not the only issue affecting our
money in the pending contest He con-
siders the declaration of the Democratic
and Peoples parties for unlimited, ire
deemable paper money as most serious
menace to our financial standing and
credit. He condemns as ''in the highest
degree reprehensible" all efforts to array
class against class, 1.-The classes against
the masses" section against section, labor
against capital, 1.-The poor against the
rich, or interest against interest.
He considers protection as an issue
of supreme Importance and observe
that while ''theperil of free silver is
menace TO be feared, we are already
experiencing the effect of partial free
trade. The one he would avert, the
other corrlect He recommends the i'm
mediate restoration by congress Of the
reciprocity sections of the tariff law
of 1896 with much amendments. If any.
as time and experience sanction as
wise and proper. He discussed for
eign immigration briefly and favors
legislation that will prevent the COM
ing here Of all who make war upon
our institutions" or profit by public
disguiet and turmoil. He favors liberal
pensions for the soldiers and sailors.
ana no steps backward in civil service
reform.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
HUNG CHANG SEES CLEVELAND.
mpiimsutary Addresses Exchanged -
A BANQUET 90 the Celestial.

Complimentary Addresses Exchanged -
A Bsnqust 20 the Celestial.
New York, Aug 3i.-L Hung Chang.
the distinguished Chinaman. was rece we'd
bv the president Saturday at the residence
Of William Il. Whitney. Ii was intro
duced TO President Cleveland and then
addressed him In words OF friendship,
compliments and courtesy, Co which the
president responded in similar terms.
Saturday night seventy ex-ministers
to China gave the Chinese guest a
banquet. He could not appreciate the
dishes set before him, so he was given
some Chinese dishes which he ate with
a relish. He proposed one toast. say
ing: Lift up your glasses and drink to
the health of our old-time friends" He
stipulated for a stay OF only forty min
utes and retired at the end OF that time
amid cheers.
Ii Hung Chang spent yesterday quiet
ly at the Waldorf. In the morning he
received his old friend Colonel Foster.
and afterwards a delegation OF Mott
street merchants paid their respects to
the viceroy. In the afternoon Ii Hung
Chang visited Grants tomb, on which
he laid a wreath Of flowers. winding up
the day by visit to the house of Col.
Fred ID. Grant. where he had tea and
remained for an hour.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
"Wednesday. Aug. 60.

Two tramps at Texline. Texas. muir
dered Mrs. John Halloran in a section
house. robbed her of 81 800 and then fired
the building, cremating the body. One of
the men was arrested at Fort Worth and
confessed.
Gus Doube, Of River Forrest, quarreled
with Nelli, Scully at her resort on Clark
street. Chicago, and was stabbed in the
add men.
Edward Westlake, editor Of the Sway.
zee News at Anderson Ind, and who was
egged out of town, has returned, and car
ries belt of revolvers. He has served no.
tice that he Is there to stay
Forty persons were poisoned by eating
ice cream which had been made in a rusty
can at a party at Muncie, Ind.
Ingraham w. Price, farmer near New.
ard, o., Is dead after living three months
with broken neck.
Paris china collectors are laughing
over the French governments action In
presenting to Ii Hung Chang, who knows
something of really artistic porcelain, the
regulation pair of blue and gilt Sevres
vases
Charles Northrup, "a years old. shot and
killed himself on his mothers grave al
Atlantic, Iowa.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
Harrison Speaks at New York.

New York, Aug. 2s.-With the words of
McKinley's letter of acceptance on nearly
every tongue, exPresident Benjamin Har-
rison acted as the eastern proxy of the Re.
publican candidate last night and struck
the keynote" of the eastern campaign in a
careful speech to 5000 people, Half as
many people as composed the audience
were denied admittance because of the
lack of room The enthusiasm was great
and the points of the speaker were re-
ceived with hearty applause The audi
ence was distinguished one and displayed
its patriotism in every possible way. In
deed, the vast audience ose and sang the
national anthem with ardor when the
band played America. The decorations
of the auditorium We're entirely of the
American colors Flags were in many
hapda
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
FRANCIS is THE MAN.
President Cleveland Names Him to Sue
coed Secretary Smith.


Buzzards Bay. Aug. 26.-Announce-
ment was made by President Cleve-
land at Gray Gables Monday night OF
the appointment of David r. Francis.
ex-governor of Missouri, as secretary
of the interior, vice Hoke Smith. who
recently resigned the secretaryship be-
cause of his financial views. Mr.
Francis will probably assume office on
Sept. l. as that is the date named in
Secretary Smiths resignation.
President Cleveland and Ex-Governor
Francis have long been close personal
friends, and II is an open secret that
when the president made up his cab
met he was anxious to have him in It.
He would have made him one of his
official family had II not been for the
bitter opposition OF Charles H. Jones.
Harry Salmon and other influential Mis-
souri, politicians. who secured and for
warded to Mr.. Cleveland a monster pc
tition protesting against the selection
OF Mr.. Francis. But times have
changed since then. and the opposition
Of these men has been the ex-govern-
er's highest recommendation in the
eyes of the president.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
Monday. Aug. 81.

The treasury Saturday lost S57.10O In
gold coin and $40, 400 in bars, which leaves
phe true amount of the gold reserve sl0l,-
693,075.
Miners at Johnson's Crescent mines,
West Virginia, are on a strike against a
scent reduction on the ton, making the
price 80 cents.
A dispatch from Zanzibar says Is Is es-
timated that 100 natives were killed dur
ing the bombardment of the palace.
The first prize, f2O, ZOO, of the Paris ex-
position was won by man named Jonvel,
rag merchant of Dunkerque.
The police of Berlin and Silesia, during
the past fortnight, have expelled a num-
Der of Russians suspected of nihilism and
a number of others are under strict sur
Vigilance. This is TO protect the car dur
ing his visit to Germany.
According to the Deutscher Handles
Archiv, Germany's import of American
cattle and meat products during the past
year was much smaller than during the
preceding one.
Herr Barth, q member Of the German
reichstag has sailed for the United States
on board the Havel, In order TO study the
political situation In America, especially
the currency fright
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
Pythian Knights Elect Officers.

Cleveland, Aug. 2S.-The supreme lodge
of the Knights of Pythias convened at the
usual hour in Pythian Temple Thursday
and devoted the morning session to the
election of part of the officers Of the lodge
for the ensuing two years. Vice Chan
cellor Phillip p. Colgrove was nominated
and elected supreme chancellor by accla-
nation. Other officers elected were as
follows: Supreme vice chancellor, Thomas
G. Sample, of Allegheny, Pa; supreme
master of exchequer, Thomas ID. Meares,
of Wilmington, Del; supreme master at
arms James Moulson, of st. John, n. b. /;
supreme keeper of records and seal, DIR.
r. l.. G. White, of Nashville, Tenn; SUI
preme prelate, Albert Steinhart, of Green
yillo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
Friday, Aug. 90.

The lure of the firm Of John Blood
good & Co. has been announced on the
New York Stock Exchange.
John Il. Thompson, travelling sales
man from Chicago, was ambushed and
killed near Bramlet, Tenn.
Obituary: At Atlantic City, N. j
Judge Arthur Macarthur, 81. At Mt. Car
roll, Ills, William Finlayson, "a. AT
Mason City, Ia, Judge w. K. Thompson
The st. James Gazette, commenting or
the publication of the latest Venezuelan
Blue Book, says it regards the step as an
indication that the Marquis of Salisbury
contrary to recent assertion, does not
intend TO submit TO arbitration the terri
tory inside of he Schomburgk line.
Patrick Henry, while camping near Mo
berly, Mo, found $4,000 in gold buried in
q tea kettle.
Otis Hall, a Rockville, Ind, jeweler
who suffered from n persistent headache
took poison and died.
The British secretary of state for the
colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, and Mrs
Chamberlain are passengers on the steam
ship Teutonic TO New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
vENCEDOR BEHIND.
The Canadian Yacht Leads Nearly All the
Way Around.

The Canadian Yacht Leads Nearly All the
Way Around,
Toledo, Aug. %. The Canadian cup d.
fender Canada defeated the Chicago chal-
lenger yesterday in the first race for the
International trophies. The winner made
the course in five hours and forty-nine
minutes, or eleven minutes within the
time limit. The race was for the most
part drifting match. There were occa-
sional light breezes in which the Canada
did the best work. Twice during the race
there was twelve-mile an hour breeze
blowing. In this wind the Vencedor
showed some gain over her rival, but there
was not enough of that sort of weather for
the challenger. The situation Is that the
Vencedor may win today II the wind
blows more than twelve miles an hour.
With lighter breeze the Canada Is al
most certain TO win and thus end the In
ternational race The wind yesterday
morning came up with the sun and the
spirit of Toledo grew with the breeze
Toledo Aug. 27.-The Canadian yacht
Canada defeated the challenger Vencedor
yesterday and won the international race
The Defender won by 26 seconds, TIME al
lowance after as pretty yacht race as
was ever sailed on Lake Erie
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-09-02
Saturday, Aug. 20.

The city council Of Kans 3 City has en-
thusias ically passed "a resolution extend
irg to Ii Hung Chang an invitation to
visit that city.
Premier Ito, who Is also minister for
the interior and secretary of the Japanese
cabinet, has resigned.
Sterling Elliot, president of the League
of American Wheelmen, has been asked
to resign by members Of the Utah division
of the l.. A. w. because Of Sound money
views recently expressed In the L. A. W.
Bulletin.
The net earnings of the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy railway for the month
of July were 500, 322 63, against deficit OF
SIC, 1850. Al for the same month last year.
A dispatch received at Paris from Con.
stantinople says that the sultan has sane:
toned the scheme of the powers for the
settlement Of the Cretan question.
The house used as headquarters by Gen
eral r. z. Lee during the battle Of Gettys-
burg has been destroyed by fire.