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caANcERY COURT.
ProeeeaIngs at January Term.

Court opened on Tuesday and Hon James F. Robinson being absent, the bar did Hon. A. B. Grace the honor of electing him special Chan cellor.
 The following decrees were made by the court:
 In Ed. Edwards ys. Lena Edwards, decree of divorce for assertion.
 In Rachel White vs. William White, decree of divorce for assertion.
 In Emma c. Steadman vs. Geo. s. Donaldson cross bill filed by Rein. berger &s Ewing.
 Tn Susie Haynes vs. Nose Haynes, decree of divorce allowed. plaintiff given custody of the children and restored to her maiden name, Susie Brown.
 On Wednesday Hon. Jas. F. Robinson was present and presided. In J. B. Scull, ct al vs. r. B. Scull, ct al, decreed that cause be revived in name of the defendants admins tfatCr.
 In Annie Woodbridge vs. Sonnit Woodbridge decree of divorce grant ed and plaintiff restored to all rights of a single woman.
 Tn Aaron Redwood ys. Amanda Redwood, deccree of divorce granted and plaintiff restored to all the rights of q single person. In Shattuck, trus. vs. NJ. ". Sullivan ct al, continuance granted and de fendant allowed sixty days in whicf to take testimony.
 Many other cases were called but the order of the court was contin uance or that they be stricken iron the docket.
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A RUNAWAY.
Two Persons Have Miraculous Escape
 From Frightened Horse.

Mr, Marx Mitchell and Miss Lizzie Cook, the latter clerk at the Racket Store, had Q narrow escape from runaway animal at 1:45 o'clock this afternoon on West Sec ond avenue, They were returning from dinner and driving along in a slow gallop in front Of the Mercan- tile Company when a part of the harness became loose, at which the horse took fright and started down Second avenue at a precipitous rate of speed In front of the Nickel Store the horse took to the sidewalk and ran down the walk to McGau- ghy's hardware store, where the wheels of the buggy were caught between some heavy hardware and held until the shafts broke loose, when the horse continued his flight down the street Bystanders then assisted MT. Mitchell and Miss Cook out of the buggy, both Of whom escaped without scratch.
 Messrs. Tom Hawkins and T. D. Johnson attempted to stop the frightened animal in front of the Racket Store, and received slight bruises for their trouble
 1t was a very remarkable runa way, and that the two occupants of the buggy escaped without injury is almost miraculous.
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', M, |. 4.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOLD AN IMPORTANT
 MEETING.
Fifty-0ne Applications Accepted
 and Other Business Transacted.

The Board of Directors of the Young Mems Christian Association held an important business meeting at the Institute last night which was attended by the entire member ship of the Board and much busi- ness transacted A number of ap- plications for membership were acted upon and tifty-one accessions made to the Association, as follows: Active members 13; associate mem- bers, 20; junior members, B.
 The General Secretary submitted his annual report, showing the As- sociation to be in az active and healthy condition. Said report will be published in the GRAPHIC within 9 few days.
 On motion Messrs. Fred Fox, I. w. Crawford and 6. E. Vallians were appointed Q committee to con- suit with the trustees of the Insti- tute in regard to certain desired im- provements in the gymnasium room.
 A committee of three, consisting of Messrs. V. o. Alexander, G. N. Hart and J. W. Adams, was ap- pointed to audit the books of the Treasurer.
 An executive committee was then as follows: J. W. Craw- ford, H. 0. Fox, v. o. Alexander, c. N. Hart and Fred Fox.
 A finance commiteee, consisting of Fred Fox, chairman; c. N. Hart, B. 0, Laine and Sha s4 Alexander, was also appointed, andiSNs Commit tee instructed to canvass the city for subscriptions to the support of the Association at once.
 Upon motion the Secretary was instructed to present an invitation to the State Committee to hold the next annual meeting of the State Association in Pine Bluff.
 Adjourned.
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Bankers and Business Msa
Men
Take Notice.

The following telegram has just been received by the officers of the State Bankers Association:
 NASHVILLE, Ark, Jan. 1e, 1897,
 Our check on Commercial bank, St. Louis, number 2164, and dated the 18th, for $115O, favor J. G. Reess. was stolen from him at Texarkana last night. Have no description of thief. Will probably attempt t, cash check.
 (Signedl D. P. TERRY, Cashier of Howard County Bank of
 Nashville.
 Be on lookout for party. Refuas draft aud notify local authorities should he appear. Communicates with undersigned. B. ]. BROWN, President State Bankers Association
 Other papers please copy.
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UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.
Eleven Elected and One Chosen |
 Majority Caucus, Tuesday.

Eleven Elected and One Chosen in
 Majority Caucus, Tuesday. The following United States Sena- tors were elected or chosen in major ity caucus Tuesday:
 George G. Vest (Dem.) ), Missouri. James K. Jones (Dem.) Arkansas. Charles W. Fairbanks (Rep.), h. diana.
 William E. Mason (Rep.), Illinois. Henry Nj. Teller Gree Silyer), Col orado.
 Thomas Collier Platt (Repl, New York.
 Boies Penrose (Rep.1, Pennsyl- yania.
 Jacob II. Gallinger (Rep.), New Hampshire.
 Peter c. Pritchard (Rep.-Pop.), ), North Carolina.
 R. R. Kenney (Dem.) Delaware. H. c. Hansbrough (Rep.l, North Dakota.
 oryille II. Platt (Rep), Connects
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A PEND.
stolId Confession of the Cahaba TraIr
 wrecker.

Samuel Palatka. the Hungarian tramp arrested at Eatonton, Putnam county, for the wreck of the Birming- ham mineral passenger train on the CaAaba river bridge in Alabama three weeks ago, by which twenty three lives were lost, has confessed to the terrible crime.
 Palatka was brought to Atlanta today on his way to Birmingham, where he will be held for trial. A reward of $l0,000 has been offered for the arrest of the -wreckers, and in the face of Palatka's confession there seems no doubt but that the right man has been caught.
 Palatka wrecked the train in order that he might rob the bodies of the passengers and his confession bears out the theory formed by the detect ives and officers of the railway companies at the start. Palatka had removed rail from the trestIc and then seereted himself in the bushes near by, and when the train with it's load of human freight crashed through and before the fire started among the debris had reach ed the bodies of the victims the news of the catastrophe reached farmers living in the vicinity, and Palatka fled empty handed, so he says.
 Palatka is a fiend in expression and looks. His countenance is re- volting, and he talked of his terrible crime in a most stolid and indifferent way. He seems a man entirely with out human feelings. He spoke of the wreck without the least visible sign of emotion.
 II did it." he said. "I wanted money. It's nobody B business what I wanted it for. l did it. I found it very easy. say this for the benefit of those who want to wreck trains. It is just as easy to wreck pass- enger train as it is to wreck a freight train. There's no money in q freight train. I did not get anything out of the wreck. I moved a rail, put 1t across the track, and the whole bnsi- ness seemed to fall. There were plenty of dead folks with money one man had $500-but before Icould get at 1t the live ones got up, and then the crowds came. Iskipped out then"
 "The officers made me confess at the end of a shotgun. But it's all thorough and true. I waited an hour for that train to wreck. It was a funny looking sight the way it tumbled off-like it was in hurry 10 get to the bottom of the ravine. I don't see how anybody escaped. It's bad drop, you can bet. and lonesome place."
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MARRIED.

HALIrALLEN-At the residence of the bride, in this city, on Thursday, January q, 1897, at 8 o'clock p. m, Mrs. MARY HALL to Dr. J. A. ALLEN, Rev. J. L. Caldwell officiating.
 The marriage was Q very quiet affair and was witnessed by only a few immediate relatives and friends of the family.
 The newly-wedded couple will take up their residence ct the brides home, on West Sixth avenue.
 The GRAPHIC extends it's best wishes and congratulations.
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The Arkansas Gazette ofThursday says
 As near as could be ascertained, and not a single member was over looked, the General Assembly stands today as follows on the eight lead ing measures which the people ex- pect it to dispose of during it's pres ent session:
 Are you in favor of the control of railroad corporations through a commission created for that purpose, and the amendment of the constitu- tion, if necessary, to the effective working Of such board?
 HOUSE. NoN-COMNnTTAL. SENATE. Yes No Yes No 76 Il 19 Is 8
 Are you in favor of a uniform sys- tenn of text books for use in the pub- lie schools of the State?
 HOUSE. NoN-CoNiMITTAL. SENATE. Yes No Yes No 61 9 9 F 10
 Are you in favor of amending the election laws of the State so as to secure absolutely fair elections as promised by Gen. Jones in speech ac- cepting the Democratic nomination for Governor?
 HOUSE. NON-CoMNnTrAL. SENATE. Yes No Yes No B Is 3S 12 z
 Are you in favor of providing for the payment of the debt which the State owes to the public schoolfund? HOUSE. NoN-coMAurTAL. SENATE Yes No Yes No Isl B 16 Is 4
 Are you in favor of utilizing the convict labor of the State in the con struction of railroads?
 HOUSE. NoN-coManrTAL. SENATE. Yes No Yes No Il 26 43 12 10
 Are you in favor of amending the road laws so as to secure better highways?
 HOUSE. NON ooNMIFTAL. SENATE. eS NO les NO 100 6 6 g 0
 Are you in favor of amending the constitution so that cities, towns counties and school districts nay issue bonds, with the consent of the people, for the construction of bridges, court houses, school houses and other public improvements? HOUSE. NON-CoMAuTTAL. SENATE. Yes No Yes No g 30 5 II 12
 "Are you in favor of calling con stitutional convention?
 HOUSE. NoN-CoMMITTAL. SENATE. Yes No Yes No 42 46 24 s 12.
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A Robbery.

A strange man appeared on Tues day at the residence of MT. W. J. GaIbraith, corner of Sixth avenue and State street, and the entire family being absent, demanded from a servant, who was in the kitchen, admission to the house. The manner of the stranger was determined and threatening, but the servant had to refuse his request fo r the reason that she had no key. On being re fused, the intruder proceeded to the front door of the house and quickly effected an entrance by means, it is supposed, of a duplicate key, but he had made but little progress in ransacking the house ere he was dis covered by the servant and fright ened away. His booty, as far as the family at present know, was but purse containing several dollars Other honey was in the drawer from which the purse was taken, but the thief failed to find it.
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The ieception.

The informal Reception rendered the Rev. c. Gordon Smeade by the young Iadies' guild at the residence of MT. and Mrs. K. E. Lee Wednesday evening was very pleasant and social affair. The evening was spent in social converse and making the new rector acquainted with the members of his parish after whicl refreshments were sawed by th' guild.
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Two Sad Deaths.

Mr. add Mrs. Gordon k. Greenfield have received the sad intelligence of the death of the latter's sister and brother-in-law at Huntsville, Ala.
 The deaths of the deceased-Mr. and Mrs. j. KIeber Miller-were at tended with remarkably sad and distressing circumstances. Mrs. Mi- Ter took sick about two weeks before her husbands death and during his absence. During her illness Mir. Miller returned and at once became aware of his wife's criticaleondition and through worry and distress soon became i'll himself In a few days the wife died while the hus- band was also seriously i'll. When informed of his wife's expiring gasp in an adjoining room he begged by islanders to convey to her the infor- nation that he would soon join her ''in the other world, and four days after his wife's burial, Mr, Miller also passed away.
 In chronieling Mr. hliller's sad death. the Huntsville (Ala.) Tribune says:
 "In the journalistic career of the editor of the Tribune, we have never before been confronted by death so sad that language availeth not, and words still-born and useless in a fruitless effort to bespeak the grief of the community, but such a death is that of natures nobleman-J. Kleber Miller.
 "Truly has the strong man, the gentleman, the loyal friend the brother, the loving father, fallen in the zenith of his life and usefulness. Stricken by disease and crushed by grief, he had to go, had to leave those he loved on earth to follow the gentle spirit of his wife, who, but a few days before left him to join the angels forever. It is asad and tender thought, that this afternoon two silent mounds of earth, covered with flowers, which are but the sweet ex pressions of loving friends, will mark the last resting place of J. Kleber Miller and his gentle wife, Minnie Landmad Miller, both of whom but a few days ago were surrounded with every happiness which made the home of han perfect. Still the blow has fallen, and the stricken house hold quiyer and groan with inex- pressible, helpless grief.
 "When tomorrow's sun breaks away from the bosom of darkness, bathes picturesque Monte saHo with it's golden rays of light, it will never look upon our silent city of the dead, which has been the scene of so many deep sorrows, a sadder scene than upon those two newly made graves, where the young and hopeful hus- band and father, and gentle and sweet wife and mother, sleep the eternal restful sleep. In life nothing was more beautiful than their path way, in death, nothing can be more sacred, more loving. than their sleep. This afternoon when the sad cor tege of friends turn to leave those silent graves, they must be impressed that all which is desirable and beau tiful, all that can make life happy, can be snatched away in the flash of a moment. Still they must be inn pressed that in the life and character of J. Kleber Miller and Mrs. Miller there was all that was beautiful and perfect.
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HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN BONDS
Of Arkansas, Forgotten In the Vaults of
 the Union Trust Go.

Of Arkansas, Forgotten In the Vaults of
 the Union Trust Go.
 The Arkansas Gazette says:
 "Some mighty queer things hap pen in the business world, and att tract little or no comment, when in truth they are stranger than fiction. The Union Trust Co.,, of New York, had for years, half million dollars of Arkansas State bonds, and had no claim to them, made no claims, and the State didn't know the trust company had them. An honest company, that. Had the officials so desired their company could have laid claim to them, and Arkansas would have been compelled to liqui- date So says Gov. Jones, and everybody else who knows anything about the circumstances. They were left there by Henry Page, when he was State Treasurer, or State agent, and no one knows the reason probably as the basis for loan which was never consummated." !" The matter seems to have been first brought to light by Col. W. s. Dun Top, when he was State Auditor, and afterwards State Treasurer. Gully secured the bonds and cancelled them.n
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River News.

The steamer Eugene left at noon today on her return trip to Mem- phis, carrying out cargo of 400 bales of cotton, 6O,0O0 feet of lum- Der and lot of miscellaneous freight. She brought in with her 1, 800 sacks Of cotton seed and 5 good cargo of miscellaneous freight for our mercnaats,
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JAMES X. JONES.
HE IS REELECTED TO THE
 UNITED STATES SENATE.
Ie Receives the Full Democratic Vote of the Legislature, While the Populists Vote for Sow
 ereign and the Repub-
 lieans for Clayton.


 LITTLE ROCK, Dec, 20.-At noon today the Legislature on joint bal Dot reelected Senator Jas. K. Jones to the Senate of the United States to serve six years from March 4th next. He received the entire Dem ocratic vote of both the House and Senate, while the Populists voted for J. R. Sovereign and the three Republicans for Powell Clayton.
 Last night in Representatives Hall Senator Jones addressed the Legislature, in informal session, on which occasion the hall was crowded to its fullest capacity.
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At the Temple Tonight.

The following music will be given at the Temple tonight under the 'il- rection of Mrs. E. $. Luce:
 Re0ular Service Misses Altschul, Strauss. Well and Atkinson. Ouartette-'.O Love Let us Sing ..----.- .--,-
 Misses Strauss and Altschul: Messrs Morgan and Lee. Violin Selected. --.-Miss Birdie weyieF. Vocal solo-sO God Have Mercy" stradella. .,,.,-..Miss Bruntte Altsch9l. Duet--.'I waited for the Lord" Mendel- sohn Misses Willie Atkinson and Josie Strauss.
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Big Sale of Cattle.

MT. Lon Curl, of Macon, this week sold over 800 head of cattle to Mr. Lawson, of Oklahoma. The cattle will be shipped to Oklahoma for feeding and pasturage before being placed on the market
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Church Entertainment.

There will be an entertainment at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Jno. M. Mccain Friday night for the benefit of the Lakeside Methodist church. The following is the program:
 Opening address. ss.......................
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No Whisky at Pastoria.

County Judge Jones, this morn ing refused to grant the application for license to sell liquor at Pas- toria.
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The bubonic plague continues to devastate India and Is spreading to other Asiatic countries.
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A SURPRISE, MR. c. B. HODGE AND MISS RAY SMART MARRIED AT
 NOON.
The Ceremony Took Place at the Residence of Capt. vickers, in the Presence of Few Rel
 atives and Friends.

Exactly at noon today Mir. Charles B. Hodge, book-keeper for the Hammet Grocer Co, anu Miss Ray Smart, the charming daughter of Mrs. NJ. E. Smart, were joined in the holy bonds of wedleck at the resi- dence of Capt. Viekers, corner of Fifth avenue and Pine street. The Rev. J. L. Caldwell, of the First Presbyterian church, performed the wedding ceremony.
 The ceremony took place in the presence of only a few immediate friends and relatives of the family. Those present were: 5Irs, NJ, E. Smart, mother of the bride; Mr. r. G. Smart, brother of the bride; Mr. P. .. Knox and wife, Miss Rose Vickers, Capt. Yickers, and Messrs. E, c. Howell and H. B. Strange.
 The marriage was a complete sur prise to the community. The young couple have been engaged for some time and expected to be publicly married next month, but a few weeks ago the young bridegroom took sick with malarial fever and the wedding was hastened in order that the young bride might devote her attentions to him during his illness.
 The ceremony was performed while the bridegroom lay prostrate upon his sick bed, with his bride standing by his bedside.
 On tomorrow Saturday. Mr. Hodge will be removed to the home of the brides mother, on West Fourth avenue, where he will be carefully nursed to a speedy recovery.
 The contracting parties are well and favorably known and have a multitude of warm and admiring friends, with whom the GRAPHIC joins in extending it's heartfelt good wishes and congratulations.
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Three negroes. the murderers Of family of five people, were taken from jail by mob at Ardmite City on Wednesday and hanged.
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TELEGRAPH BREVITIEs.

John L. Sullivan, the noted prize fighter, is dying at New Bedford, Mass.
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Adolphus Busch, the millionaire brewer, will intercede with Gov. Stephens, of Missouri, to commute the punishment of Arthur Duestrow. who murdered bis wife and child, from hanging to X life imprisoa- ment.
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J. H. Powell will expose Pythian- ism at the opera house on the night Of EebruarY 2. Tickets. 50 cents. If
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1t is said that Cleveland and Olney have given up hope of settling the Cuban war.
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Poultry and Pet Animal Show.

The breeders and fanciers of thor oughbred poultry and pet stock oi Pine Bluff and surrounding country will on February 3rd and 4th, 1897 hold their first annual show in Pine Bluff. A large store-room, first floor has been secured in which 10 make the exhibit. Mir H. w. Conkhn, late of Nebraska, who is an expert judge and fancier, has been engaged to judge the fowls and award the prizes. An entry fee of only 25c per coop will be charged Men will be charged an admission fee of 25c. Ladies and children will be admitted free. Mr. Frank Ellis will superintend the arranging of GOODS, care of fowls, and lighting of hall, etc. Parties de string to exhibit should eonsign their fowls to him.
 The following are the names of some who will exhibit:
 George W. Brown, proprietor of the Ouachita Valley Poultry yards of Camden, Ark. 20 varieties. Thos. s. James. NJ c. Cross,
 Will Riley, W. D. Hearn. B. E. Benton, Elmo Marsh, Lee Fox, H. c. Fox,
 B. B. Hastings, Joe Langston. Wiley Jones, W. H. Westbrook, Frank Ellis, J. ". Ragland, w. c. Good, E. c. Arnold, A. 0. Edwards, Met L. Jones,
 Beauregard Hutt, J. W. Monk,
 J. B. Talbot, 4. NJ. Walls, J. NJ. Hudson, ". H. Langford, R. L. Rutherford, Joe Meyer,
 All who have thoroughbred poul- try, pigeons, rabbits. cats. squirrels, parrots and canaries are invleed to exhibit them at this show, and to attend in person and ask their friends to come.
 During the show an effort will be made to organize State Association by electing officers and arranging for holding aState show annually. All who are interested in this move are cordially invited to cooperate. Further information will be cheer fully given by ". H. Westbrook, acting Secretary.
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The Harbin Ieaves Memphis Sat l.44z4. .zas.z {. x .a... k.,,. D inc RIsaff
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HOW THE LEGISLATURE STANDS
On the Eight Leading Measures of the
 Session.
1he Arkansas Gazette of Thursday

Session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-04
ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY.

The formal opening of the Railroad Branch Of
3he Young Mems Christian Associat ton. No. 3ol
Madison ave. took place ten years ago yesterday.
The building was the gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt
The meetings for railroad men were formerly hell
IN the reading room In the basement AT the Grand
Central Station, and on the day they moved from
their old quarters to the new substantial luncheon
was served by committee OF women to six
hundred and eighty-nine employees. representing all
grades of the service. The opening exercises took
place In the evening, with Cornelius Vanderbilt in
the chair Seated with him on the platform were
Bishop Potter Chauncey NJ. Depew. Charles 7. Clark.
H. Walter Webb and Ebert b. Monroe president
OF the Young Mems Christian AsSociation There
yesterday. Richard c. Morse. general secretary OF
The International COMMITTEE. conducted Bbie
study class and J. II. Mckinley sang. supper was
men. - -, ,. -. A. tI,,,.ou
River Railroad, and grand librarian at Masonic
Hail. will deliver an address at the opening exercises
of the Literary and Debating Society or the Kali
road Branch tomorrow evening at ) O'Clock An IN
teresting programme has been provided Tor me
Reid accompanied by William a. Price, and popu-
lar music by Professor Robiizek pianist Homlna-
lions for oiceTs he er rHe ey and De-
batting Society, composed OF railroad men, was
organized a year ago. aud has large member,
ship. Every department at the Grand central
Station is represented. The society has for us
object the development of the minds OF It's mem
ing a week when current topics are discussed, and
there essays or an address by some promhent
raiifoad man The meetings las; year were largely
road men 'ladies' night was introduced whlcn
proved successful The Literary and DEBATING So
ticket agent at the Grand Central Station. who
devotes considerable time ir laying out plans ana
10 his ustirins lorts the meetings OF last season
owed IN great part their success