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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-17
THEIR LOVE TURNED
 FINALLY INTO DISGUST
spaniards Liked "rhe Star spangied Banner" Until It Was Played
 at Surrender of Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug l7--Casino Espano!a, or the Spanish club of santi- ago, much frequented by Spanish eff eers, have for some time boasted Of a gramophone which was l source of joy and delight to the club memb bers before equalization. Strangely enough through the long nights siege the fayerite piece of music which they were in habit of having repeated four or five times an evening was the "star spangled Ban ner, which greatly pleased their musi- cal souls, although they were entirely ignorant of it's origion or significance.
 As fate would decree on the morning of July r, when the American flag was hoisted over the governors palace the regimental band of the Sixth cavalry played with utmost gusto this self same air, whose full meaning then broke uD- on the assembled Spanish officers with unusual force and with no little discom- titure to their already rut1led feelings.
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WILL BLOCK THE
 GOVERNMENTS POLICY.
Fl Tempe Announces That Such Is the Scheme of senor silveia. the
 Conservative Leader.

Madrid, Aug. 17-According to El Tiempo, the organ dissident to the Con servatives, Senor silvela, the leader of that party, intends to block the govern ment's policy.
 The queen regent has personally thanked the French government for it's good offices in obtaining peace and has charged Senor Leon y Castillo, the Span ish ambassador at Paris to inform NJ. Delcasse, the French minister for foreign affairs, that her majesty has conferred upon him the grand cross of the Order of Carlos III. A similar distinction is be- slowed upon L. Palenotre, the French ambassador at Madrid
 El Imparcial publishes letter from Havana whose writer asserts General Blaneo had succeeded in. hoodwinking the American as to Admiral Cervera' whereabouts, but that the Madrid gov ernment frustrated his plans by an- nouneing the arrival of his squadron at Santiago.
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A SECRET MEETING
 HELD AT SANTIAGO.
American Officers aud Cuban Leaders Confer and the Cuban Army Wnl
 Be Dlsbanded.

Copy hted, 189s by the Associated Press
 Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 7.--A secret meeting was held at the palace between the commanding officers of the Ameri- can army and the Cuban leaders. The strictest secrecy was maintained, but it can be said with good authority that General Garcia was present. The meet ing lasted an hour and half.
 The information obtained is to the ef- feet that the Cuban situation was thor oughly reviewed and that it was re- solved to disoand the Cuban army, and that the United States should pay the men off.
 This involves the expenditure of $15,- 100000, but it is most important to the prosperity cf the island, whose wealth is entirely agricultural, nobody, planter or farmer, daring to cultivate his lands while insurScnt bands are in the field raiding and burning
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NEGRO ALMOST LYNCHED
 BY SOME SOLDIERS.
A Fight Started In a San Francisco Saloon and Hard Work of Off,
 ficers Only Saved the Man.

San Francisco Aug. 17.-Dan Thom- as, negro crab fisherman, was wound ed and narrowly escaped lynching at the hands of 300 Tennessee soldiers here. Two men of troop B of the regular cav airy which attempted to quell the riot were dragged from their horses by the volunteers and slightly injured in the tussle. The negro's hut was almost wrecked Officers finally sent the men back to quarters and took the bleeding negro to the guardhouse for protection.
 The trouble began in saloon, and it is claimed that the negro first attacked q soldier and was followed to his home by other members of the regiment, and only saved by officers and other soldiers
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MAY HAVE TO
 FIGHT INSURGENTS.
cubans In Santiago Assuming an Ugly Attitude Which May Lead Them
 Into Serious Trouble.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 17.-Trouble with the Cubans is breeding. Their ate titude is one of sullen hostility toward Americans. The better class in Cuba favor the annexation of the island to the United States and majority of the masses are ready and anxious to work and accept the shelter and protection afforded by an American protectorate, but they are influenced by certain class of rabid orators and breeders of se- dition and rebellion against anything smaeking of law and order. This in- fammatory class demands and urges the recognition of Cuba for Cubans and spurns all offers or suggestions tending to prosperity under an American pro- tectorate and excites popular discon- tent. This is exactly the class that pushes itself most into evidence and whose views and opinions are most over- heard and published
 Their advice to the Cubans is to re- pudiate all offers of peace or a cessation  of hostilities and to look upon an arInis- tice as an agreement between the United States and Spain on their own account and not binding upon the free and inde- pendent state of Cuba
 A wild rumor is afioat to the effect that the Cuban army will attack San tiago and capture it to the glory of the Cuban arms, as soon as the American garrison is weakened. This is directly traceable to the same source.
 The influence exerted by such body of men against law and order is form idabie. This hysterical people demands suppression with an iron hand. While still in embryo this influence is already felt among certain classes who refuse to work or serve the government until clear statement Of the freedom and in- dependence of their country is made clear
 A knowledge of this condition is im- peratiye to the moulding of future poli- ,ey and to explain whatever harsh steps may be rendered necessary in dealing with the insurgents,
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CUBAN SHOT BY A
 SENTRY AT SANTIAGO.
Ee Was Caught Stealing Stores From the commissary at inc Docks
 and Would Not Halt.

Santiago, Aug. Early Monday morning Cuban was shot hy sentry who caught him stealing commissary stores from the dock. Sunday it was discovered that enough goods had been stolen to make three cart loads, which had been taken out surreptitiously to the Cubans. The men under suspicion returned tc the wharf OH Sunday night, evidently with the intention of .continu- ing their theiying, but were warned off. Early Monday morning one was found there. When the sentry challenged him, he ran refusing to obey the order to halt. AS he was likely to escape, the sentry fired on him. The occurrence is regretted by General Wood and the American officers generally, but proba- bly, it will have salutary effect, as the raids on the commissary, the medical and Red Cross storesIhaye been altogeth- CT too frequent to be tolerated longer.
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AUGUSTl DISMISSED
 AS CAPTAIN GENERAL.
He Was Let Out on August 5, and General Jauderen Was Placed
 In His Stead.

Berlin, Aug, 17.--General Augusti, according to dispatch from Hong Kong, was dismissed from his post as captain general of the Philippines on Aug 10. General Jaudernes was order- ed to take over the command of Manila.
 The dispatch says the Americans mo- tified the authorities of Manila that bom- bardment by sea and land would com mence at noon on Aug. 9. The city surrendered on Saturday and the Amer ican flag was hoisted forthwith. Span ish officers were allowed their freedom by parole. The judiciary and admins trative officers are to remain temporarily in the hands of the Spaniards. The in surgents remain outside the town.
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Texas Republican Convention.

Fort Worth, Aug. 16..-The state Re- publican convention meets here today E. H. R. Green will be elected chair man of state executive committee, he having no opposition. The principal business of the convention will be to de- eide whether 1t will indorse the Popu- list state ticket or nominate state tick ct of its own. It Is said MT. Green fa- vors the indorsement of the Populist ticket and the indications are that his wishes will prevail. The contests have all been settled.
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CORBETT'S FATHER KILLS
 HIMSELF AND WIFE.
Both Died Immediately After neinr shot-It Is Believed MT. Corbett
 Was Demented.

San Francisco, Aug. 17.-Jim Cor bett's father yesterday shot and killed his wife and then turned the weapon upon himself with fatal effect.
 The shooting occurred at the resi- dence of the Corbett family shortly be- fore o'clock this morning Mr. King, a son-in-law of Mr Corbett, who was living in the house, heard two shots in MT. Corbett' room. Hurrying to the room he was mortified to find Mrs. Cor bett lylng on the bed covered with blood, while Mr. Gorbett lay on the floor with blood pouring from his mouth. Mrs. Corbett was in her night attire, while her husband was fully dressed. Death was almost instantaneous. There was 9 wound in Mrs Corbetts temple, and Mir Corbett had killed himself by put ting the muzzle of the revolver in his mouth
 From the appearance of the bodies it is believed that Mr. Corbett arose early, dressed himself and shot his aged wife while she was asleep. She evidently died instantly, for she lay still ill her perfectly natural position.
 It is believed that Mr. Corbett was demented. He had just returned from Bartlett Springs, where he had been stopping for his health, which had been wretched for several months.
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ORATORS AND DEBATERS
aet tat the Court Hoass Last N'ght-Elect
 edOnlcers for the Ensuing Year

The Pine Bluff Oratorical Associa- ton last night was called to order Oy the President Edwin J. Kerwin. After the "reminiscences and the <hot 'lmes they have enjoyed durjnIg the sumner months, business /was the chief order.
 The following officers we're elected l0r the ensuing term;
 President. Milton Blum; V'ce President, H, z. Morgan; Secretary, n' Holderness; Treasurer, Tom At alnson; Sargeant-at-Arms, Matte levine; Prosecuting Attorney, Edwin J. Kerwin.
 For new membership Tom Atkin- s0n presented the name of Meyer solmson and Harry Bum, of the .Onmercial, was presented by Ed. Kerwin.
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A The @ Mint Mark Of Business ability, Of Mercantile push, Of business talk, The extended hand of trade, is
 ALONG DISTANCE
 TELEPHONE
SOUTHW ESTERN TELEGRAPH AND
 TELEPHONE GO
General Miller Moves Headquarters.

San Francisco, Aug. J7.-Brigadier General Miller has moved the headquar- ters of the independent division of the Eighth corps from Camp Merritt to Presidio. Troops now at Camp Merritt will remain there this week or until ir- formation is received whether or not General Merritt needs any more sol diers In the event that he does not, the troops will be moved to Presidio and await further orders.
 The departure of the transports Seam dia and Arizona are still delayed. It is possible that they may be sent to Manila with supplies for the troops
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The Review at Chiokamauga.

Chickamauga, Aug. IT. = The new Sternberg hospital situated near Wilder Tower, only short distance from Lytle Station, has been thrown open for the reception of the sick at Camp Thomas. This hospital has accommodations for 1900 and is the best fitted up of any in the camp. Scores of men will come at once, being removed from overcrowded hospitals.
 Preparations are complete for the TO- view of the army today. In this re- view every well man will participate and the total of those marching will be over 40,000. Excursion rates have been made to Chattanooga on account of the event and crowd of 50,0 900 is expected to witness this gorgeous sight.
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THE NEW NAVY
 OF THE WORLD.
Most of the Vessels Added by the United States In tho War With
 Spain To Be Kept In Service.

New York, Aug, 1.-The strength of the navy will not be precipitately re- dueed on account of the cessation of hostilities, but on the contrary the ad- ministration has determined that very large naval force is necessitated by the increased obligations the United States has undertaken or had forced upon 1t. Orders have been given not only for the prosecution of energetic operations at all naval stations to speedily put in trim all the regular warships of the fleet, but a very large proportion of the auxiliaries which were purchased, to the number of nearly 100, will be considered in the category of permanent additions to the navy and will not be turned back to their original owners or sold to the highert bidder.
 It is estimated that out of all the steamers secured by the United States at the beginning of hostilties, at le..st rwo- thirds of them will be retained.
 Nearly all the colliers will be kept and most of tho vessels that were turned, in- to torpedo boats will be needed.
 The revenue cutters, 16 in number, which were added to the auxiliary force a few days before the first gun was fired by the Nashville on April 22 last, will be restored to the treasury department for coast duty almost immediately and in such condition with their arms and equipment that they could be utilizied for national defense on moments no- tice.
 With the addition of the battleships Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Kearsage, which will be all com pleted within the next eightmonths, the addition of Hawaii, Porto Rico, Isle of Pines and various small islands in the West Indies and the protection of the United States over Cuba, large part of these vessels are indispensable.
 Naval officers are confident that one of the first acts of the next congress will provide means for very large pro- gramme of naval construction which will place the United States firmly among the leading powers of the world
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Fresh Peril For Spain.

Madrid, Aug. 17.-El Liberal discuss ing the eventuality of conflict between Great Britain and Russia thinks 1t will cause a fresh peril for Spain and urges special preparations to be made for the defense of the Balearic islands and coast towns of Andaluia. It says; "For three years we have fought to defend our hon or and Spanish sovereignty ln the col onies. Today we are threatened with anotherdanger. We have to defend our homes
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SHERIDAN THE SCENE OF A BRUTAL CRlME.FlFTEEN MASKED MEN GET
 REVENGE.
Amos Nicely, Negro Rapist Chained to a
 Tree aud Perforated with Bullets.

SHERIDAN, ARK, August IT,
 Amos Nicely, the negro who com
 mtted rape upon q young white
 woman in this, Grant county, was
 taken from the offers who had him in charge. ana wns chained to a tree and shot .uti ci ho4es arll o'clock
 Tuesday morning.
 The crime for which Neely paid the
 penalty was committed in April. Neely escaped but was captured
 few weeks later and placed in the
 Jefferson county jaii at Pine Bluff Tor safe keeping.
 The community here was enraged but after all had quieted down date Ras set for the trial.
 Neely was brought 10 this city
 Tuesday and succeeded in getting change of venue from Judge Duffy's court in Grant county to Benton, Saline county.
 The officers were enroute to Ben
 ton with their prisoner, and when
 about two miles distant from this 
 place they were ordered to halt by fifteen masked men, mostly negroes, who were armed with pistols, win ehesters and shot guns. They de- manded the prisoner and after he was turned over they chained him to Il large oak tree and riddled him with bullets. After the departure Of the mob the body of Neely was brought to Sheridan a mass of unreeogniz lble flesh. The evidence against the accused was very strong, The names of the men composing the mob are not known.
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Cut His Throat In Court.

a atlanta, Aug. 17.-In court here Vii. v ssin baln, a whitehaired old man of Fl .'ars, cut the throat of James Philips, '! ssso ao, whom the father claims seduced as as daughter. Philipps' wound is dan ss.Ous " and the doctors say he may not DIV o' V. recover. A case of seduction against sa ssai,lpps by Bain's daughter. Mrs. Mary 'cafe, was on trial.
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st. Lonls nrolser suicldes.

St. Louis, Aug. t7.--R. ". Colson, a broker of the Merchants Exchange, was found iead here lying across the graves of his children at Belle Fontaine cemetery. He committed suicide with q dose of strychnine. Financial diff culties thought to have been the cause of bis act.
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Texas ia, as ,s1a.na.

Omaha, Aug. r. - Thursday will be Texas Day the exposition and elaho- rate preparations Tor the occasion are being completed A good attendance is expected Governor Culberson will be the orator of the day.
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Cattle In the Territory i.

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 17.-It is re- ported that there are still 100000 head of cattle in the Osage country unsold The cattle are not fat and their condi- ton is attributed, not to the lack of grass, but to it's abundance. The past ures and ranges have, owing to inces- sant rains, produced rank growth that greatly retarded the preparing of the stock for market.
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Two Commissions Appointed.

TWO IomhissIons Appointed,
 Washington, Aug 1.-The president has appointed two of the commissions to adjust the evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico.
 For Cuba-NIajor General James F. Wade, Rear Admiral ". T. Sampson and Major General Matthew c. Butler.
 For Porto Rico-Major General John R. Brooke, Rear Admiral Winfield s. Sehley and Brisadier General Wm. ". Gordon.
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Trans-Mississippi Exposition oma.

Mississippi Exposition Oma. ha, Neb., June to November I. 1898. From June l to October i5 the Iron Mountain Ky. will sell tickets to Omaha and return, good for return thitrty days from date of sale fer $25.40. In addition to the above we will also sell tickets to Omaha and return with final limit of November 15, 1898 for $30.30 H. B. MlzELL.
 Agent
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Die of Tvnhold Fever.

Atlanta, Aug 7-Elmer J. Gourdan, of company K, Second New York vol unteers and B. Brawani, Third Unit 1 States infantry, died at Fort McPherson of typhoid fever, The hospital is still crowded Many patients are eonyales- cent, but are delayed in getting away on fnrlonghs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-17

Grand Encampment Knigh ts 0 Pythias, Aug. 22nd to 29th. Stu preme Grand Lodge Session, Aug. Both to Sept. 10th, Indianapolis, Ind. For this occasion the Iron Noun tain Ky. will eli round trip tickets at fare of $l46O. Dates of sale Aug. 19, 20 and 2I Limit by extension. Sept. 10th.
 H. B. Mizell, Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-17

National Encampment G. A. R. Cincinnati. Ohio, Sept. 5-l0. Cor this occasion the Iron Mountain Ky. will sell tickets to Cincinnati and return TOT the exceeding low rate of $15.35. Date of sale Sept. ,, } and 1. Limit for return Oct. 2ad by extension. Open to all.
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Ready to Repair the Cable.

Hong Kong, Aug. l7.-Officials of the Manila Cable company are anxiously awaiting permission to repair the cable and cable steamer is now at Singapore awaiting instructions,
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Charged with Murder.

p. rort Worth, Tex, Aug. l7.-A. F. ss'andt was arrested here on charge of ss'ihg ss murdered his mother-in-law l2 ss isals ago in Dewitt county He has s'sa ', h Fort Worth for the past eight 'sars or more,
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Two Deaths at Fort Mcpherson

Atlanta, Aug. 17.-Henry A. Graham of the Sixteenth infantry died at Fort McPherson of typhoid fever, and Pere Anderson, company l, First Florida regiment died of dysentery.
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 Pope Very Weak.

Rome, Aug. 16.-The pQpe's extreme weakness has produced agreat commo- tion, excitement and intrigues among the members Of the sacred college. All members of the family of the pope have hurried to Rome.
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.....,ao.s For the United States.

London, Aug. l7-The Kynoch com many of Birmingham is reported to have received an order for 10000, 900 military cartridges to be promptly delivered to the United Stares government.
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H. B. Mizell, Agent

Biennial Session Grand Lodge A. 0. U. W. Aug. 1Gth, Little Rock, Ark. Iron Mountain will sell tickets to Little Rock and return at one and onethird fare on the certificate plan Limit Aug. 2otn
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ST, LOUIS IRON MOUNTAIN $ 50.
CHEAP RATES.

National meet League of American Wheelmen, Indianapolis, Ind, Aug 9.13, For this occasion the ros Mountain Ky. will on Aug. and sell round trip tickets at fare of $I6. 55. Limit good leaving Indianapolis up to and including Aug. l5.
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snrrender onieialIy Announeed.

London, Aug. IA special dispatch from Madrid says the surrender of Ma niIa OH Saturday by General Jaudernes has been officially announced. The Un- tied States troops immediately occupied the city
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All VIII Leave by Thursday.

Washington, Aug. t75.-A cable mes- sage was received at the war depart ment from General Shafter at Santiago saying that he expects the last of his troops will leave for home by Thursdav.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-17

Baptist Womans Association Warren, Ark. Aug. 18th to 24th. The Iron Mountain Ky. will sell tickets to Warren and return at one aRd one-third fare or the certificate plan. Limit Aug. 27th.
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Spanish Consul Notified Madrid.

Madrid, Aug. 1.-The government has been notified by the Spanish consul at Hong Kong Of the surrender of Ma nila. The manner in which the surren- der was effected was not made known.
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Wheeler Wanted at Washington.

Washington, Aug. 17.--General Joe Wheeler has been ordered to Washing ton. The secretary of war desiring to consult with him on the situation at Santiago.
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Lee Returns to Jacksonville.

Washington, Aug. 16.-General Fitz- Hugh Lee held brief conference with the president and later arranged to leave for his command at Jacksonville
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The Rank of Spain.

Madrid, Aug. l6.-The problem that is puzZing the people here now is whether Spain is a second or third rAte power.
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One to Cuba Includes Wade, Samp- son and Butler, and to Porto
 Rec, Brooke, Schley, Gordon.
FURTHIR NEWS OF
 THE FALL OF MANILA.
As Far as Can Be Learned the City Was Surrendered to the Ameri- cans by General Jaudemes,
 Who Succeeded Augusti.

Washington, Aug. f7,.=Ambassador Hay at London has accepted the office of secretary of state. Secretary Day will be one of the peace commission to meet in Paris.
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one E.oane Arrested.

Gatesville, Tex, Aug l6 One of the negro convicts that escaped few days ago was arrested as he boarded cattle train.
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Emperor WIliiam,s Fall.

Berlin, Aug. 16.-The emperor, while returning from Wi1helmshoohe races was showered with boquets, which frightened his horses. The emperor was thrown and stunned, but not hurt xarionslv
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Will Not Be a Member.

Washington, Aug. J7.-The authori- tative announcement is made that Sen ator Allison will not be member of the peace commission, which was urged upon him by the president. Senator AL lison, however, was not able to accept on account of other important duties.
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Fifty Thousand to Be Mustered Ont.

Fifty Ihousanu 10 DC M usse1ou o'''
 Washington, Aug. l7.--An order will be issued today, after being approved by the cabinet, mastering out of service about 5o. 900 of the volunteer forces.