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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
CREW ABANDONED BARK.
Then She Was Taken Prize by British
 

London, Nov. 12.-The Portuguese bark Para, from Pensacola September 2 for Tueville, was abandoned about forty-two miles southwest of Bishop Rock light, Scilly Isles, at noon yester- day. The crew were taken on board of the British steamer Bourbon, which was passing at the time. The Bourbon afterwards took the bark i'll tow and continued with her until midnight, when the hawser parted. The steamer then placed her own mate on board the Para with crew of five men, who set sail and proceeded with their prize for Liv- erpool.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
IASIGL NOT SENTENCED.
Ex-Turkish Consul Found Guilty of Elm
 beZZlement,

Boston, Nov 12.-Joseph A. Iasigi, ex-Turkish consul found guilty of em- bezzlement, was not sentenced at four o'clock to-day, the time set for the pro- ceeding, owing to the illness of his counsel, MT. Heman w. Chaplin, and no day will be set for sentence until MT. Chaplin recovers from his illness. MT. Iasigi is still in jail. All efforts to se- cure bail have been fruitless. ,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
DTsAPPEARING GUN CARRiAGE,
A Record Breaking Test by the War De-
 pertinent.

Washington, Nov. 12.-The war de- partment has just completed a most interesting test at Sandy Hook of the Crozier- Burlington disappearing gun carriage. With a. twelve-inch gun mounted on this carriage ten rounds were fired in fifteen minutes and fifty seven seconds, the machinery working absolutely without hitch. This is the highest rate of fire ever attained on any carriage of this kind with a gun of this calibre, and the ordance officers are greatly pleased with the result, as the carriage is the invention of two mem bers of the corps.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
TERRIBLE GALE ON THE BANKs.
Two Schooners Lose Every Movable Thing
 Including Boats.

Gloucester, Mass, Nov. 12.-Dis- patches received from Nova Scotia points indicate that terrible gale swept over the Grand Banks and New foundland last week. The schooner A. T. Clifford. owned by her captain, Ed ward Groves, has been lowed into Lun- enburg, N. S., in a badly disabled con- dition. She was dismasted and lost her sails and rigging and every movable thing, including her boats.
 The schooner Helen G. Wells is at St, Johns, N. F., with her deck house, sails, deck load and boats gone from the same cause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Denial from Japan.

Washington, Nov. 12.-The Japanese legation makes official denial of reports that Nicaragua has rendered to Japan the franchise of the Nicaragua canal. It is stated officially that no negotia- tions of any kind have occurred be- tween Nicaragua and Japan relative to the canal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Anarchist Paper Confiscated.

Boston, Nov. 12.-The police have confiscated the anarchist sheet, Neues- ieben, for publishing an article glorify- ing the anarchists of Haymarket Square, Chicago, the anniversary of whose execution was celebrated yester- day by the anarchists at a meeting which the police dissolved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Joseph E. Cloutier Killed.

Providence, Nov. 12.-Joseph F. Clou- tier, thirty-three years of age, q brake man employed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, was kill ed in the Stonington yard tonight. He slipped from a car after unshackling, and a car passed over his neck and head.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
TO POLICE YALE FEED.
Supt. Wrinn Will Detail Fifty-six Men for
 Yale-Princeton Game.

Superintendent Wrinn has decided to detail f1fty-six men to be on duty at Yale Field on the occasion of the Yale Princeton football game November 20 This force of men will be under the command of Captain O'Keefe and will consist of twenty-seven supernumerar- ies and twenty-four regular officers. Four sergeants will also be on duty at the Field. The men will all be sworn in as special constables of the town of Orange for the occasion. Seven men will be detailed from the central police station, six men from precinct 3, four from precinct 3, and four from pre- cinct A. One sergeant will be detailed from each precinct
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
GerInanY and Hayti.

Washington, Nov. 12.-It is not possi- ble to confirm here the statement com ing from Berlin to the effect that the United States has offered to mediate between Germany and Hayti in the diff ferences arising from the arrest of the German subject Lueders. It is gath cred, however, that while no such prof fer has been made, overtures have been made to this government to intervene, but without success.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
spnarv Accoupt Estimated.

The board of finance heard Controller Benjamin E. Brown last night concern ing the estimates for the sundry ac- count This account has not been add ed up yet, so that it is impossible yet to say what the entire amount required will be.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
THE GARRTSONS' DISASTER,
Definitely Stated Before Jury that Twent,
 nine Were Killed

nine Were Killed.
 Cold Springs, N. T., Nov. 12-There was a waning interest apparent in the coroner's investigation of the Garri- sons disaster and the town hall was not more than half full tonight. Cor oner Wood presided. O. P. Parrish, conductor of the wrecked train, pro- duced his reports showing that there were ninety-six passengers on the train when it left Poughkeepsie. It was defi- nitely stated that twenty-one is the to- tai number of lives lost.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Stole an Alarm Clock,

Edward c. Cowles was arrested last night by Officer Smiths and Doyle of the Howard avenue precinct for the theft of a small alarm clock from Rob- ert Shirer of No. S9 Winthrop avenue. The clock was stolen October 1s and was found in CoWles' room.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
AN ALASEAN MISSION.
Bishop McCabe Causes Surprise by An
 nouncing Establishment of One.

nouncing Establishment of One.
 Philadelphia, Nov. 12.-Bisnop Me Cabe caused considerable surprise among the members of the general mis- sionary committee of the Methodist church to-day when he announced that he had established an Alaskan mission He said he had borrowed S400 and sent a missionary into Alaska, and that the latter was now ministering to the spir- itual wants of the gold diggers. He asked for S1600 to enable him to con- tinue the work in Alaska. The request was referred to a special committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Tracy Their Counsel

New York, Nov. 12.-General Benja- min F. Tracy has been retained by the Long Island railroad to argue the dam age suit cases resulting from the Mer- rick road disaster. There are four cases tn he called on Monday next.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
The Dauptless Again.

Havana, Nov. 12.-Considerable ex- citement has been caused by the report that the Dauntless has succeeded in landing two filibustering expeditions on the island.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Havemeyer ia Better.

New York, Nov 12-Treasurer SearIes of the American Sugar Refining com pany announced to-day that Henry o. Havemeyer is now entirely out of dan ger, and that his complete recovery is only a question of time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
Exnress Office Robbed.

Trenton, Ontario, Nov. 12.-The Cana dian Express company's office here was entered by burglars last night and cash and checks to the amount of nearly S3,- 900 stolen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-13
First Snow Elnrrr-

Middletown, N. Y, Nov. 12.-The first snow furry of the season here was ex- perienced to-day. The mercury was at Az.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
SOUGHT AGAINST THE DIREC. TORS OF LEvEE DISTRICT
 NO. 1.
Suit Brought to Restrain Them From Issuing $l,2O0 in War. rants to Richardson &
 May.

Wednesday afternoon Attorneys Bridges & Woodbridge filed suit in chancery for R. s. and J. s. Jack man against Nell. Williams, J. D. Crockett and John M. Oracle, as directors of Leyee District No. to enjoin the latter from issuing war rants to the amount of $1, 200 i1 favor of the Richardson < May Land < Planting Go. Qimited), Q corporation doing business under the laws of the State of Louisiana, for alleged improvements upon said levee.
 The complaint further alleges at the time of making the contract there was money to the credit of the levee district in the hands of the County Treasurer, but there is none now. that the election of the said directors was unlawful, and therefore, null and void; that the directors are not property owners within the said levee district, and that one of the directors is in the employ of the Richardson < May Land and Planting Go.
 For these and other reasons the eomplainants pray that the court enioin the directors from issuing warrants 10 the Richardson & May Land and Planting Go. to the amount of $1, 200, and that the County Treasurer be restrained from paying the same.
 MT. J. D. Crockett, one of the directors, is in the city today, and to GRAPHIC reporter he stated that the contract had not been lei for the improvement of the leyee, and that when it was the warrants would not become tue and payable until 1899.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
PLIGHT TRoTH THERE.
The Famous 'Plighting stane O Iairg"
 Removed to Canada.

Removed to Canada.
 A famous relic of ancient lore and love has just been placed in the Cana dian Institute museum at Toronto. It is "The Fighting Stane O Lairg." It's history goes farther back than any ono can remember, far beyond the time when records were kept. 1t is known, however, to have been used by the mys- tic Druids centuries before Robert Bruce and his bold clan made Scotland ring with their shouts and the sound of bat tie, for it is Scottish stane, of course. It's name tells that.
 It is declared by those who know that thousands of true Scottish hearts have plightnd troth through an orifice near tho top that was made by nature centu- ries ago. This remarkable Druidioal relic would be fit companion to the blarney stone, for, while by one the tongue gains power to charm, by the other one is enabled to win the charm CT. There is nothing like the stone ill all the world, and it is considered C matter of very great surprise that the good folk of Sutherlandshire. the origi- nal home of the stane. ever allowed is to Do taken from the place where 1t has stood for centuries.
 David Boyle, curator of the Canadian museum, treasures the stane as he would tho apple of his eye He is greatly en- unused over the addition to the museum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
FOUR CHURCHES SOLD.
Ishpelning (NIich.) Churches Neglected to
 Pay Taxes.

Pay Taxes.
 Jshpeming, Mich, has furnished the spectacle, probably unprecedented ill this country, of churches being sold for delinquent taxes. Four have thus been disposed of, and numerous others un- doubtedly will be.
 The four sold are the Methodist, Presbyterian, English Baptist and Epis- copal Those that are ill danger of q similar fate include representatives of nearly every denomination there. The churches are not taxed for city, state, county or school taxes, but q special levy for the building of new sewers was made several years ago, and all the property benefited was assessed regard less of tie uses to which 1t was put.
 It was generally understood at the time that church taxes would be re- mitted, but such action was never taken. The four We're knocked down for a song to a tax title dealer. The time for redemption has expired in the cases of the four churches referred to, and 1t rests with the purchasers to say whether the editices shall be redeemed at nomi- nal figures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
sPANlARDs WEAR BUTTONS
Express Their War Spirit by Peculiarly
 Marked Badges.

Marked Badges Henry D. Pierce, relative of the late Vice President Hendricks, who has just returned from Europe, says that in all the cities ill Spain he saw persons wear ing buttons much the same as they are worn here.
 These badges show small dog run ming away The dog represents Cuba and is so marked Following the dog at full speed is an immense pig, which is marked with the word America !" Following the pig in turn is a large, fine bull, running after the pig and evi- dently highly infuriated. The pig is supposed to be ru ming away from the bull, which is goring him with his horns ill . most energetic manner. The bull is marked "Spain. !"
 Mir. Pierce added that in every con- ceiyable way the hatred of the Spanish people for the United States is made ap- parent. He thinks that the Spaniards are only too anxious for an opportunity to get into a fight with this country. = Chicago Times-Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
 Guesg I{,j,icf, Hat.

This trick will take the breath away from your friends when you try it on them. It is called the wonderful hat Take three pieces of bread, or any other eatable, and three hats. Place the three pieces of bread on a table and place 2 hat over each one. Now lift up each hat, and. taking the piece of bread which it covers, eat it before the com pany, replacing each hat. opening down, as you do 80. Then ask those who are watching you under which bat of the three they would like to find th bread Whichever one is designated, place that hat upon your head and say that you lave done as they requested. Chicago Record.
 A kilogram, CT 1000 grams of the French system, is about equivalent to a16 pounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07

ne people Of the United States
 ald prolonged cheers. He said:
 Inc United Sta tes and Great
 sntaln have a commission of ciyili- 3 aton and Britons have extended
 Dtheir American cousins the right Aahd or fellowship" He proceeded S Alth words Of praise for Nr. Bay afas tact and kindliness in the re- cent anxious period, growing out of tae Venezuelan dispute. The United sta}es, he said, had often chose worthy representatives to Great bfltain, but never had happier eholee been made than that of Mir. Bayard.
 When Mir. Bayard arose to reply to this toast he received tremen- dous ovation from those present He said: "I have sincerely tried to pc faithful to my trust. We look upon you as our English and upon Canadians as our American
 
 the grow tn of Canada but what will awaken pride ill citizen of the United States. There is no just oh- struction between the United States, Great Britain and Canada. There sh3ould be no divergence by sharp phrases and insults that sting longer than injuries.
 Referring in his usual strain to the relations between England and the United States, Mir. Bayard closed by saying: 1t is in no spirit of defiance. hut in a well considered spirit Of gratitude that reflect that I have been able to bring the hands and hearts of the two countries together. If that is my record shall carry it away and keep it wherever I go.
 The guests all rose in their places
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
GUILTY OF MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE. The Verdict of the Jury in the Case of Jim Davis, Charged With the Murder
 of Lawrence
 Williams.

The jury in the case of Jim Davis, charged with the murder of Lawrence Williams, in this county about December ,, returned verdict at 10 minutes to 3 o'clock last night against the defendant, finding him guilty of murder in the first degree, the penalty for which is death by hanging.
 The jury was out only 20 minutes deliberatfng upon verdict
 The evidence against the defendant was conclusive, and the testimony in the ease proved him guilty of one of the most diabolical crimes ever in this State.
 The Judge has not yet passed sen tenee upon the murderer or fixed the day for his execution.
 STORY OF THE CRIME.
 Joe Williams is a prominent plan ter who lives in Melton township, in what is known as the Hooker settle ment, about IA miles from Pine Bluff. He had two sons, one aged about IT years and the other P years. Sat urday December , these two boys were ill the field with negro man who went by the name of Crazy Jim, picking cotton. About , o'clock in the afternoon the boys and the negro got into a dispute over the ownership of u puppy, and few words were passed, after which the matter was dropped. Af- ter picking cotton to the end of the TOW. the negro man climbed tine fence and entered the woods nearby. A few moments later he called the two boys to him, saying that hehad something to tell them. Not think ing of danger or trouble. the two boys joined the negro in the woods, who requested them to take seats on l the ground. This request was also compiled with. The negro then stood over them with an enormous club, formed of sassafras root, and made the smaller boy surrender q knife that he had in his hand. Then by intimidating the boys with the club and knife, ne made them pull of every stitch of clothing they had or their persons. Aftec this was accom-. plished the boys were again made tc take their seats on the ground. Nc sooner had this been done than tho negro struck the smaller boy over the temple with his club and felled him to the earth A second stroke knocked Lawrence Williams, the elder boy, to the ground. The negro followed mp the last blow witt others, until the face and head of tho unfortunate boy was almost beaten into a jelly. The Gend in human shape then ran his knife around tht boys throat, cutting it from ear tc ear
 The negro after the murder, put or the older boys shoes and went bach into the field and again began tc pick cotton. The smaller boy, witt one eye knocked out and q deep gasl in his temple, ,regained consciousness and by crawling and dragging him self finally reached his home ant gave the alarm. MT. Williams a once started to the field. The mur derer saw him coming, and hearing the alarm, knew that his crime hat been discovered, so he fed to tn, woods.
 The murderer was subsequentl, captured about seven miles abov' this city by Deputy Sheriff Brewer who landed him in jail. with the re suit that he was indicted, tried ant convicted of murder in the first de gree, as above stated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
yya4ar mysterlousIy Moved.

Half way between the clubhouse and the Grand Rapids and Indiana depot at Traverse City, Mich, there is an area of water about 100 feet square which is frequently raised by some mysterious power to height of three or four feet, looking like mixture of froth and saw dust. The water is only six feet deep naturally. and as the theory of subter- ranean opening is discredited no one can explain the phenomenon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
 NUMBER 3.5
MARRIED.

GossErr-C -CRIER--Ar the home of MT. and Mrs. Jno. T, Gossett, Jan. 6. 1897, their daughter, Miss Florence, to Mir. 9. E. Crier. This happy event took place in the presence of 8 large number Of friends and aacquintances. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. C. r, J. Tate, pastor of the Baptist Church. The house was beautifully decorated with eyer- greens. After congratulations had been extended all were invited to partake of dainty refreshments, and all present highly enjoyed the oc- easion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
when the nllzzard nlow..

Hear the surly visaged blizzard
 Madly nipping,
 Ripping, dipping, Till your scisSored
 To the gizzard
 And your nasal is eongealedi Hear it round the forest whirling,
 With a scowling,
 GrowIing, bowling, All the poodle's coat uncurling,
 Till the bark is from him pooled, Hear it's moaning through the valley.
 Wildly humping,
 Dumping, iurnpingl See it rally.
 With sally,
 While it with the snowdrift scootsl Sec it, like fiend of bloodshed,
 Swiftly dashing,
 Crashing flashing, While 1t pulls the flimsy woodshsd To it's bosom by the rootsl : While across the land it's whining, Madly winging
 Ringing, stinging, Drown your pining
 In the shining
 Brew that makes the spirit glad. Rich cen as the fairy plumber
 Ger it's beaming,
 Steaming, dreaming Then youl feel the rose of summer
 Burst beneath your liver pad --R. K Munkittriez i'll New York Journal :. Newspapers as 1n,ef Catcners. Some hint as to how ex-Chief Byrne: of New York was successful as thiei taker comes out in the claim of an ex Tom Adams, who asks $10, 000s for tine press clippings he had fur nished Byfnes. It seems these clipping: are. an essential to the rogues' gallery, pictures and descriptions oi every we'll known rascal the world over So iGseems the newspapers are the besi after all. Ing merehant WAS not slow in put ting lhs discoyely to practical use. lii coiledsa wire s4ouna the tank and madt a connsrEion to the electric light wire in his sfore. The current from the cit, plant vas disconnected, and it wa found tli4hthe fish served the purpos as well. tin addition to being his cleo trio lighttiig plant Mir Emmet's electri fish arc aAo a great attraction, for peo pie from miles around come to see th wonders. ---Cleyeland fiain Deaies..
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Tit For Tat.

The wits of Washington are suggest tug that this is a good time for Great Britain to give tit for tat and insist that the Cuban question should be submitted to arbitration, just as the United States government suggested to England that such course be taken with her troubles in Venezuela. Chicago Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
E PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS EVENING"

at the conclusion of the ambassa. dor's speech, loudly cheering and waving their handkerchiefs. It was the greatest ovation that has been rendered to Mfr. Bayard during his service here. He was visibly affected and almost broke down once or twice during the course of his speech.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
VIII Develop Alabama Mines.

A corporation known as the Copper Hill Mining company, with $3,000. 900 of eastern capital, has been organized to mine and mill the copper deposits in the mountains of Randolph and Tal- Iadega counties, Ala. D. W. Derrick is superintendent. The company's copper deposits are very rich.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
The NIelnncI,nIy Daya-

The melancholy days are here, tho saddest of our time; the chilly blasts begin to blow from far northern cline. The cold winds sing. the coal bin groans. The trees doth moan with sorroW; tho sun shines bright and warm today, and it snows like h--l tomorrow We gladly think of times to come. when we shall swiftly soar, through minee pie skies and nlght-mere drives and belly aches aglore. Sub- scribers, who are away behind. should to the sanctum stroll and soften times that sorely try the editorial soul.-Ex.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
STORIES OF THE DAY.
Some New Anecdotes of People Known by
 Every One.

Some New Anecdotes of People Known by
 Every One.
 It has always been predicted that if any violence ever should happen to President Cleveland it would be when he was resting from his official labor for the purpose of shooting ducks or hooking fish. Such prophecies have been invoked simply by the multiplication of chances for accident when one is fishing or shooting. A gun might explode or go of at the wrong time, or boat might rpset or fatal storm arise, or a hundred other things might happen. So it is that the soothsayers have ever put OH long faces and worn looks of expect ant melancholy when the president has gathered about him his boon compan- ions and yamcosed to the woods or the waters. Clairvoyants have repeatedly foretold his sudden taking off during these fishing or fowling forays, and yet not even an approach to danger has ever been made, with the exception of live ly blow or two when his excellency was safe in some cove. dallying with no more deadly enemy than his coffee and cigar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
Marry Lafa In Life.

William Sexton, 99 years old. and Rachel Croft, s6 years old. were mar. ried at the Baptist church on Rookhouss Branch, Ky, Christmas day. The con. tracting parties are very highly respect ed neople
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-07
TWO Schools of Beaver.

On the lands of Judge Russell and John Foster, on the banks of the little Nisngua river, Missouri, are two schools of beaver, six in one school and eight in the other The judge and MT. Foster will not allow interference with the animals.