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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21
PROGRAM OF RAcra.@
-one.mIIe novelty: purge. $l0o

l--one-miIe novelty; purse. %l0H. Entries: FaustonIa, entered by !. pelter: King Bird. entered hN Bot Simmons: Revenue, entered by f. R- Rice.
 o--2:40 paciug racr, nnrsr, $l00. Entries: Pacific Slope. entered b. Wiley Jones; Pick.tlp, entered bN ( r. Philpot.
 3-l-4 mile running race purse. $a0.
 Entries: Mnldoon. entered by l. Pfter; Ruth. entered by r. E. Seran- tor; John N. entered ny ]. ". Myler.
 4--Free for ali.
 Trottine; open to the world, pnrse. $2oo.
 Entrles: Trixter, entered by Wiley Jones; BaaweIser, entered by Y. |. Bloom.
 5--McHenry Farmers Race; open to all farmers; pnrse. contributed.
 iuta I 4 AfsNlfs s5 H@SEzs.
 McFienrs's Farmers raee promises to be a most interesting and anus ing feature of today's program. Every farmer who owns Il horse can enter 1t for this rec, which iS for farmers only. The prizes have heen contributed and are of general ntiI- itv and practical value. Mr. Me Henry says there will bealarge num- ber of entries for his rnce.
 siFs.eAL PROGRAM.
 The following Is the Dixie Bands program of mnsIc for today:
 March. Crown Prince. Bonnet. Overture, Pastime, Fanrendeau. Negro Odity, Black America, Zickei Baritone Solo. Romance, Bonnet, Mir. VI. T.. Sanders.
 The Irish Artist, r. Vernon. Coruet solo. Browns Autograph Polka, Casey. ny Mir. 2. H. Stewartl Waltz. Don't be Cross. frop 1 comic onera. lne New. Ed.
 >~- Old
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K altogether m interesting display
 In the Southwest corner ei tioral Hall Is q dressing room for the fe- commodatIon of ldslies-
 Taking these exhibits en the first floor ui Floral fInh, they reflect great erelit upon the merchants who have made them. Thsse dis phys are nude np ei those articles of commerce which indicate more than any thing else the culture and advancement of our citizens. In their entirety they have III excellent effect, making a show of taste and beauty, and one thnt + most inter- esting.
 4 description ei the second floor oi F.oral Hall will lie eiyen in to- morrow x GRAPHIC.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21

ing stoves. The firm makes Il spcS cialty of their heating and eotlking stoves. a detailed description oe which can not here be given.
 The Grand Iaader have seenred q Il large space for ;1tlr exhibit. In the front Of the apartment is show case containing hats, baby caps. and shoes, silk hose and hnndkerchieis. In another case are baby suits, com plete, Dress goods, rugs and eapcs are aiao exhibited. and make n dis play most credtablcn interesting.
 Mir. l.. E. Goldsmith has an unique exhibit or canned goods advantage ously arranged on shelves. A counter Is placed In front of the stall and hot coffee is served by neat attendant to the visitors stopping to see this exhibit.
 An attractive d.sylay Is that oi the Kaufman Bazaar Co. 1t con- sists of two glass cases placed in an ankie. The one to the right con talns some of The nrettiest bata and trimmings ever seen. It also has handsome iurs and boas. The other eass. has baby suits aud shoes. Between the two at tbc angle ia II figure of a negro hoy. The exhibit is one of the best arranged In the Hall and k attracting no llitle com ment.
 The Inst exhibit OK the W.st side of Floral I1ail k that of the MeGau- ghy Hard wareGo. ander the superyi- sion af Mir Earnest McGanehy. This display is T most excellent one. In the center is Il magnificent base burner heater lit up by a lantern on the interior. There are also several Oak RHnge heaters il Majestic cook stove display of saws and of files were well arranged. Thc sign of the McGnuehy Hardware Co Is one of the most original and unique things In the Hall. The words, "rhe McGaug- hey" are made Of two.foot rules placed at such angles as 70 form these letters. and the words. Hard. ware Eyr.,'s were formed oi tools. IL
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21

at2 D. n. Pres. l.anaford io- troduced the Hon. James K. Jones, Senator from Arkansas The cham pion of free silver was greeted with loud applause by the audience. His speech, though brief, was character ized by deep thought and patriot ism. He. said that that was an ex- ploded theory that supposed the blue blooded people who lived in ease were the natural and divine rulers of the country. That w..s the theory of the medeavel ages, but in America the common citizen is sovereign, aad makes the laws of the country. He then spoke of the progress of Arkansas and said the time is behind our backs when Ark ansas was ranked as an inferior State. He said the speakers Tues day had spoken of the development of the mineral resources of tho State, coal, copper, zinc aud iron,
 put that he appreciated the agricul-
 tural prosperity and the higher moral and ietellectual level of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21
The Mystic Mountain.

kThe last of Wolford < Holmes Ilerformnnces, The Mystic Mountain, Nas presented last night to well gilled house. This is n production Oi Dpi Reid's and Is an Arkansas play, Hthe scene being laid around Perry Iville. Ark.
 The performance was well received and gave eminent satisfaction. tut different characters all well acqnit. ting themscl ses.
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SECOND JAY OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR PRO-
 CEEDINGS. Speech By Senator James K. .Jones..-The Attendance Yes terday Was About
 800.


 The second day of the Fair was beautiful and clear.
 Tho festivities were continued with the same energy and success as ou Tuesday. The Fair grounds were covered with interested spectators who are all loud in their praise of the exposition. The good results cannot be measured.
 This is the first time for many years that the resources of Jefferson county have thus been shown up and praises are being bestowed up on our products. The attention of the State is being attracted to us and we are more than coming np to the pectations of the visitors.
 One and all are surprised at the completeness aud size of the Fair
 The artillery company again fired salutcs at the opening of the day s program.
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 5i The parlors fitted mp by the ISs,A1 SA1 { wig Piano Company are beautiful
 .sarnished and contains one of thei
 handsomeses v,siWaos It affords a
 excellent opportunity to t res tapr
 giance at the entire hal.
 ha'zensteins display consists ot one case and one rack of ladies and gentlemens shoes. The glossy kia anu patent leather makes a pretty anu attractive show. The colored araper'es and rugs add to the at. 'rectiyeness of The apartment.
 Next comes the exhibit of tha Great Red Store They have three cases ID which are artisticallv dis. played fine kid gloves, belts and notions. The apartment is deco rated with laces, quilts, comforts etc, huag in most artistic man. her. The exhibit is very popnlar one and is attracting the attention { of the lady visitors.
 Blnm's apartments arc tastcfn,o arranged and prettily decorated with line linen napkins. table cloths hd towels. The staff contains mo" case of hats that are things of beauty. They also have dress ooode T 1ne'r apartments, making, alto. 'ether, most attractive display isaac Dreyfns had his apartmenfs .ast oi the North entrance. Beside . ne boys and mems clothing thot he as. Mir. Dresfns has q number Inf s,,r ipes' mems shoes and underwear q slass case he also has on exhihi. on me bandkerchiefs. gloves. silk ose and other articles for hnfh aies and gentlemen ti.:.t make :, ost attractive show. j nst West of the North entrance l. nnd the eshiIit nf Bradford ( nox.s This is one Of the urettiaet spiays in Floral IIoll. It consists - n ped room elegantly fnr4ished eh set of their furniture. The pm is carpeted and papered and 'kes beautiful appearance cures are hung on the wall and whole display makes q pretty ] room.
 ne eAilifnt Of Fox Eros. Hard
 
 re co' comes next. They have In U apartments several handsome Y burner parior stoves. They also ''o't 4 nnmher cxslexccllent cook
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The fist event in yesterday B races was the third heat of the 2:40 trut- ting race on Tuesdays program.
 The heat was won by Lexington in 2:l4: 2nd, Elnedo; 3d, .ii.u T Lex. ington having won two Out of three heats wns the winner of the race.
 The first race on Wednesdays pro. gram wAs q three minute trottIng race run in three heats. Entries:
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OuHosauS bowman.

invitations are out annonnclno the marriage of Mi. Matt Donovan to Miss Aiine c. bowman, at sf. Joseph's Catholic Church. on next Thursday October 9th. 1897. A reception will be held at the Este,Ia Club ,,' rooms from io;ao to l2 D. m.
 The aRApHIc extends. in advance lts congratulations and best wisbasl to the young couple.
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1 TERR|Bl
LITTLE LAURA TAGuA
 HER CLOTHES OF Fn
Was Playing Win candls oa Back Porch at the Taggars
 Residence.

Little Laura Mills Taggart, thei 8.year.old .danghtar of Nr. and Mrs. Sam Taggart, who reside at No:k la Laural street, toe.r wftn
 accident yessfrday mor9ir < playing with . candle, the res11lt which may be her death.
 Her mother wns from ho1le z short time in the morning 2 !n n 7 7 the childl en in charge of Miss J tzl '|| 2. }. Grubbs, who boards at the I'a1z E E Aresidence. Little Laura and her MI E small brothers were playiog neg1zf ihe house, when they spicd . cIl1l which they of course asked f0F
 was givcn them, and they took but on the back porch cut N ll land lit the pieces. E
 lust after they were 9lxo1 candle, Mrs. Taggaft
 home, and was ln front ro61 when the children called for be. to| come there, quick. She rushed to| them, to find her baby girl wrapped in flames, tho blaze from tue candle. in her own hands having ignited the' dress. Mrs. Taggart called 10 MissI Grubbs, and in the meantime tore tho child's clothes 6E-aad finall J q E .inguished the fire. but not 6efofe her own hands were severely burned. Mir. Taagrat soon arrived with Drs. Coffman and Smith. who dressed the injuries Of the fchild and mother.
 The little one is in q critical con dition, but was getting along verg nicely at last accounts. Mrs. Tae- gart can scarcely use her hands. Newport Herald, Oct. 2o.
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tor Jones was the health in Pine Bleff. There are 2300 children in the public schools of Pine Bluff and last year there vas not death among the number He said there was no other such record in the country and that the reputation Arkansas bore for malaria was un- iost
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21

After Senator Jones finished speaking President Lanqford an- nounced that the Hon. Paul Jones would speak tomorrow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21

:, a'essfs r |. iaarkiey and ]. \ Fofos two well-knuwn insurance. menfot Little Rock, were in the citv yesqrday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-21

ing stoves. The firm makes Il spc
 claltg of their heating and eohkin1 stoves. a detailed description q which can not here he given.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
ANOTHER MINISTER NAMED
Stanford Newell Nominated to Go to the
Netherlands.
Henry A. Castle to BE Auditor of the
Treasury for the Post Office De-
partment-POstmast

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
State-Stanford Newell of MINI, sofa, TO
be envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
putent!ary OF the United States to the
Netherlands.
Jusdce-Wm. II. Clayton of Arkansas, to
be judge of the United States court of the
centra! district. Indian territory.
Treasury-George Moulton. ir., of Maine.
to be collector of customs. district of Bath,
Me-; Henry A. Castle of Minnesota, TO be
auditor for the Post Office Department.
Interior-August F. George of Minnesota,
to be receiver of public moneys at Creek
ston, Mimi; rams Bix5y of Minnesota, to
be a commissioner to negotiate with the
Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians.
Postmaster is-Alabama, Eli Z. Jennings,
New Decatur; California, Harvey S. Clark,
Lodi; Illinois, Theodore E. Habel, Ross
vile; James B. Stetson, Sheffield; Walter
c. Tutle. Hospital; Iowa, John Morrison,
Hedrick; Michigan, John Mutchler. Ban
gor; Missouri, L. G. Holley, Sikeston; Ohio,
Nickers. Logan; VIM. II. Huntley, Pom
eroy; Oklahoma territory, Marshall Lam
bert, Newkirk; Tennessee. w. NJ. Moss,
Jackson; West Virginia, James w. Holt,
Grafton; Pennsylvania, Ernest Z. Hemp
stead, Meadville.
Mr.. Newell, appointed minister to the
Netherlands, is one of the prominent re-
publicaEs of Minnesota. He has never held
public Office. but in every campaign he mas
taken an active part. He has been con-
rected with the republican state commit
tee, and during some of the most important
campaigns its chairman. He is a
scholarly gentleman, and his appointment
is due 10 the request Of the republicans of
Minnesota without regard to faction.
Tams BiXby, who has been appointed a
member of the Dawes commission is a
CT mparatively young man, but has taken d
prominent part in politics. He has been the
private secretary of Governors Merriam,
been secretary and chairman OF the repub-
licaa state committee. He is close friend
of President Mckinley, and was strongly
indorsed by leading republicans of the
state. He Is proprietor Of the Red Wing
(Minn) Daily Republican.
Capt. Ii. A. Castle. appointed auditor of
the Post Office Department, is an old
newspaper man, and was formerly editor
OF the ST. Paul Dispatch. He won distinc-
ton as soldier during the war. He was
appointed postmaster of ST. Paul by Pres
ident Harrison anu served nearly three
years under the Cleveland administration
He is warm personal friend of Senator
Davis and his appointment was made upon
the strong recommendations of tha: sena-
tor.
Mr.. Clayton, named for Judge in Indian
territory, is a brother of Powell Clayton
who was recently appointed minister o
Mexico. He went to Arkansas soon after
the war. and is a resident of Fort Smith
He was district attorney for the western
district OF Arkansas under the Harrison
administration, and as SUCH became I'd
mfiiar with the legal affairs in the InGian
territory.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
Uncertainty Prevails as to the Resul,
of the Vote.

of the Vote.
What will be the result of the vote on
the arbitration treaty in the Senate at 4
O'Clock is SO uncertain that the senators
most interested on one side or the other
expressed themselves at a late hour this
afternoon as utterly unable to predict any,
thing about 1t. Both sides are anxious
and in doubt. The friends of the treaty
were somewhat depressed this morning,
but they are not without hope, but, on the
other hand, even Senator Morgan, leading
the other side. is not confident of his abiI-
ity to prevent ratification.
The reason for this uncertainty is that
a considerable number of senators even
rcw state frankly that they have not
made up their minds how to vote Sew
eral who are opposed to the treaty say
that they may have to vote for it on ac-
count CT the pressure in its favor from
their homes.
The result will depend upon how these
looks rather unfavorable to tine treaty than
otherwise.
One of the best Informed men in the Sen
ate said that the vote would be close, but
that it locked as if the vote in favor of
ratification would fall Just below the nee
that are hanging in doubt might control
the result, and the personal inclination Of
these two senators is adverse TO the treaty.
There is no reliable canvass. The known
favorable votes fall short of the necessary
two-thirds, while the known adverse vote
is short of one-third.
The one thing favorable to the prospects
of ratification is that some senators who
are personally opposed to the treaty are
being pressed very hard to vote for ii, and
are arguing that the treaty has been SO
changed as to amount 10 nothing, and that
they might as well vote for it.
Evening star., 1897-05-05

were cordially greeted. City Postmaster
Willett was also present for a short time.
Great attention was paid to Gen. Batchel-
Ter, the premier delegate of the United
States and president of the congress, and
to Capt. N. NJ Brooks, chief of foreign
mails. under whose supervision the prepa-
ratiors for the congress have been made.
The conversation among the delegates
buzzed in a dozen different languages the
little groups of delegates from the same
country talking together in their native
addressing their remarks to others Every
thing possible had been arranged for the
convenience OF the visitors. Lists of the
delegates. with their city addresses as far
as could be ascertained, were distributed
and on the tables were copies of the plan
of the "Grand Sale des Seances," as the
main hall where the congress Is held is
called. The position of each desk was de-
occupy them printed across the face.
A Memorable Scene.
Shertly after II o'clock line was formed
and the delegates proceeded to the grand
sale. The scene here was memorable
one. Had-the handsome desks been re-
moved the gathering would have given one
the impression Of an assemblage for a
social function OF the most distinguished
character. The exquisite decorations and
furnishings Of the apartments, the crimson
hang:ngs OF the walls. with the brilliant col
ors of the coats of arms and the flags OF
the nations represented in the congress ar
ranged above them; the green foliage plants
that ware massed In the corners. and the
cleaning and scintillating Jewels of the
decorations. and the flashing gold of the
uniforms. made a picture whose beauty
could be but family conveyed by descrlp-
ton in words.
Postmaster General Gary raped the as
semblase to order. He occupied the CEN
trail desk on the raised platform beneath
the oyerhanginR cauopy above which a
golden American eagle proudly spread its
Evening star., 1897-05-05
HOW THE CROPS FLOURISH.
Report of Their Condition by the
Weather Bureau.

Weather Bureau.
The weather bureau in its review of crop
conditions for the week ended May says:
Corn planting on the Atlantic coast is
now in progress as far north as New Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania. Practically none
has yet been planted in Ohio, Indiana and
Iowa, but planting is well advanced in
southern Illinois, and has begun in the
northern part of the state. In the south
ern states the crop is well advanced, the
early planted being in silk and tassel. In
the states north of the Ohio and Missouri
rivers corn planting is much behind as
compared With 1885, when at this date
planting was in progress as far Forth as
Michigan.
winter wheat is in promising condition
in the middle Atlantic states, and gener-
ally in the southern states. Some further
improvement Is reported from Ohio, south
ern Illinois and Missouri. but, as previously
reported from these states, much of the
crop has been w.nter-killed to such an ex-
tent that fields were plowed up for other
crops. In southern Kansas and Oklahoma
and generally throughout the southern
states wheat is now heading. In Washing
ton and Oregon the outlook for wheat is
promising. Seeding has made favorable
progress over the northern portion of the
portion the early sown is growing finely.
Cotton has been unfavorably affected by
cool weather over the central and eastern
portions of the cotton belt, and has also
suffered considerably from insects, and
much replenting win be necessary. Plant
the cotton region. In Texas the greater
part of the week was too cool for germina-
tion and growth, but the stand Is reported
better than heretofore supposed"
Evening star., 1897-05-05
ITS SESSIONS BEGUN
Incidents Of the Opening Of the Uni
versal Postal Congress.
TEE DISTINGUISHED DELEGATES
Postmaster General Gary Delivers
Thoughtful Address.
BRILLIANT seen

The universal postal congress began its
sessions at the old Co-coran Art Gallery
this morning shortly after IL o'clock. The
delegates began to gather long before this
hour, and assembled in the room to the
left Oh the entrance on the first floor. They
made a striking and picturesque group.
The majority of the gentlemen We're at
tired in full Dress with white gloves. but
a number of them wore military uniforms,
wearing side arms. The profusion of dec
orations worn by the delegates was as
Evening star., 1897-05-05

Eotable as the insignias were brilliant and
beautiful. Jeweled stars, gem-incrusted
circlets and large variety of other en-
blems significant of the honors conferred
upon their wearers by potentates and gov
ernments were displayed. Some of the
delegates wore as many as a dozen deco
retions of this character hanging pendent
from brilliant ribbons around their necks,
pinned to coat lapels CT bosoms or held by
broad, bright scarfs that encrcled their
bodies. The Danish and Italian representa-
tives were attired in military uniform
Evening star., 1897-05-05
THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS-.
No Foundation for the Runl0rs of
Change in the Office.


1t could not be ascertained at the Capitol
today that there was any foundation for
the story put out by New York paper
to the effect that Librarian Spofford of the
Congressional Library is to be removed by
the President and his place filled by the
appointment of another man. No senator
could be found who would say that he
knew such a course was in contemplation
by the President.
Members of the committee on the library
were not advised of the alleged probability
of Mr.. Spofford's removal. 1t was said,
however. that, as the new law authorizes
the President to appoint an Official head Of
the library. whose title Is not that of
librarian. II might be possible that the
President would choose this opportunity to
put some one else at the head of the
library If he felt SO inclined. There is no
intimatioii, however. that he had such in
tention in view.
Mr.. Spofford said that the rumors about
him were all matters OF supposition at this
time and that they were not worthy of
discussion.
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both ooNFIRMED.
Mr.. Wight and Mr. Ross Agreed to by
the Senate.

the Senate.
Late this afternoon the Senate went into
executive session and confirmed the ap-
pointments of John 3. yWigh. and John
w. Ross as Commissioners for the District
Of Columbia. There was n:tle or no op-
position to the corglrmat ton.
Mr.. Wight was cbafrmed without dlvi-
sion A roll calf was demanded on Mr..
Ross and resulted IN his confirmation by
an overwhelming Aajority. The exact vote
is not yet obta,neble. but he received over
fifty votes. and 5here were very few cast
The Presidentswas Immediately notified
of the confirmf ftions, SO that the whole
matter is completed. and there is no pos
sfbility Of reconsideration. The vote
showed Mr.. Ross to be extremely strong
on the democrats side. a. well as with
the republicans
Evening star., 1897-05-05
SEEKING TREASURY POSITIONS.
List of Applications for Once Filed
Today.

Today's list of applications for places
under the Treasury Department was as
follows:
E. O. Houston of Davidson. N. c., to be
assayer in mint at Charlotte. n. c.; W. M.
Perkins of Louisiana, to be examiner of
drugs at New Orleans; ]. c. H. WINS Of
Pennsylvania, to bc assistant appraiser at
Phiiadeiphia; J. H. Vaughn of New Mexi-
co, to be collector of internal revenue at
Santa Fe; NJ II. Morrison of Buck, w. Va,
to be collector of internal revenue at Par
kersburg, w. Va.
Collectors of customs-A Rothschild of
California, al Los Angeles; J. w. Simons of
Florida, at Fernandina; Warren Smith of
Savannah, Tenn, at Sitka, Alaska; ~. A.
Putnam of Tacoma, Wesh.. at Sitka, Alas
ka; w. r. Compton of Yuma, Col, al Dem
yeI, Col.
Evening star., 1897-05-05
Secretary Wilson Invited to virginia

Commissioner Hine of the Virginia state
board of agriculture called on Secretary
Wilson today and invited HIM to be present
at the opening Of the Virginia state egricul-
trral fair Mr. Wilson could NOT make an
appointment TO be on hand ON that occa-
sion, but said he would be glad to do SO IL
his duties permitted.
Evening star., 1897-05-05

heavily embroidered with gold, and the
Russians were velvet cicaks with many
silver buttons. while golden spurs hung at
the heels of their patent leather riding
boots. The japanese wore the military
uniform of that empire, and the Corean
and Chinese representatives were attired in
the court dress of the nations they rep
resented.
Postmaster General Gary and Assistant
Postmaster General Heath arrived after
most Of the delegates had assembled, and