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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
BLANCO'S PLOT.
He Intended TO Proclaim Spanish
American Republic in Cuba.

American Republic IN Cuba.
WASHINGTON. oct. 20.-According TO
d private telegram received in Washing
ton to-day from Havana, Captain-Gencru
Rlanco, General Pando and other promi-
nent Spaniards had al the time of the
surrender OF Santiago. orgenized plot 10
proclaim a Scandinavian republic IN
Cuba. The preliminary steps had all been
taken. and had the plot succeeded the
United states might have had another
war on hand
IL is we'll known that General Blanco
was from the first strongly in favor OF
pr0longing the war against the United
States and the Cuban insurgents, and
had declared his intention OF taking the
field himself al the head of the Spanish
army and meeting the American forces IN
open battle contesung yard by yard the
territory Of Cuba with the invaders lie
was therefore bitterly opposed 10 the ac-
ton OF the Madrid government I'm enter
ing into peace negotiations. which meant
the surrender OF Cuba and the evacua-
ton OF the Spanish forces from the ISL
and.
General Blanco called into consultation
General Pando. together with his STAFF
and chief supporters including the lead
ers among the volunteers I'm Havana. and
there was much discussion as 10 what
of the secret meetings OF the leaders,
which were frequent but were unable so
learn what question was being consider
ed, and II was only recently that the Plot
was revealed.
The plan was that General Blancol
SHOULD proclaim a revolution in Ha-
vana against tho sovereignty OF Spain
and declare Spanish-Amerlcan repUb-
lie. with himself az the head Of the gov
eminent. All the various leaders of the
civil government ana the commanders OF
the volunteers and the Spanish army
were 20 concur In the movement, sever
their allegiance 10 Spain. and turn over
their commands 20 General Blanco TN
der his new government. The move
ue.t was 20 be entirely free and indie
pendent Of the Insurgents. who were not
10 be recognized TO any extent. but
only the strictly Spanish element was
10 De regarded With the Spanish army
IN ana about Havana and the volunteers
eli supporting the new revolutionary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22

WASHINGTON, october H.-Naval
Constructor Lennard. in charge OF the
course OF naval architecture at the Ma
val Academy, yesterday obtained two
months leave OF abesnce on account OF
Illness, and the Navy Department Il try
Ing to determine without delay who Is
the proper person 10 succeed HIM Ma
val Constructor Hobson, who establish
ed the course in naval architecture, IL
now on his way TO Philadelphia TO attend
the peace jubilee. AMI It Is not unlikely
that he will be assigend to the place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
INSURGENTS REVENUE.
Enforcing a Heavy Export Duty ana
Tonnage Tax on Vessels.

MANILA. October 1.-THE insurgents
are enforcing an export duty OF 20
ton upon hemp from southern ports
brought TO Manila. They are also en-
forcing per cent. tonnage upon steam
ers and 20 per cent upon freishts.
The American and British hrms are
compelled 10 pay these charges thoush
they protest strenuously against the ar
Management. and the more unjust because
goods are entering Manila by railway
from the north, which evade duty and
can undersen the legitimate trade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
Kniscr Review. Turkish rronns.

CONsTANI4NOPLE. October 2l.-The
Emperor and Empress OF Germany. with
the sultan. reviewed lj,00l Turkish
troops to-day from a window OF the
Hildiz Kiosk Their German Majesties
saluted the flag Of each regiment
Considerable comment is made upon
the extraordinary fraternizing OF the
German and Turkish tailors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
HAVE REACHED
NO RESULT YET.



his successors, rests upon slight founda-
ton. 4
Ii is monstrous that a tyrant should be
able 10 burden future generations simply
because he Is in possession OF the mate
rial government. If investors feel that In
international law loans incurred against
the viii Of the people would not attach
10 the country in the event OF a change
OF government. there would De less OF
that monetary support OF misgovernment
which has disgraced the high finance OF
the nineteenth century,
HER MILITARY CHEST.
For fifty years Spain has ruled cuba
I'm defiance of the will Of the Cuban
people and I'm spite of the constant pro-
test Of the United States. The cost Of
her military operations there has been
met by loans especially chaTgeable upon
Cuba In the first place in order to
punish the Cubans and in the second In
order to arrange for a cheap retreat in
the event Of being driven out by
America.
INTENDED FOR Us.
'In n word the debt has been charged
upon cuba largely with the object OF
saddling It upon the United States. The
bond holders were encouraged TO look 10
the supposed doctrine OF international
law as part Of the security while they
knew they were lending to Spain against
the will Of both Cubans and America.
1T IS 10 be hoped that the United
States. while assuming sovereignty over
Cuba. will refuse TO pay any part Of the
debt except the money used In develop
ment of the island. thereby setting a most
useful precedent Of which tyrants and
nnanciers will do wen 10 take note.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-22
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THE GREAT FAIR.
IF WILL BE ONE OF TtiE FIN EST EVER HELD IN
 THE SOUTH.
More Attractions Secured---Will Be Crowded With Visitors From
 All Oyer the Country,

The Pine Bluff State Fair will be the greate thing of the season, and Pine Bluff will enjoy the honor able distinction of being the most enterprising city in Che State,
 The visitors will begin to arrive by the thousands ol the 18th (opea- ing daY) and will continue to arrive in great throngs all during tie Fair.
 The preparations ct the grounds are nearly completed superinten- dent Hugh F. Westbrook returned today from Cairo, where ho secured the following attractions Little Egypt, " the dancer, who, only few months ago caused such wonderful commotion in the New York social whirl by her appearance at the fam ous SeeleY dinner.
 Hackensack's Animal Show, which drew such large crowds at the Worlds Columbian exposition.
 The Streets of Cairo row of buildings occupying two blocks, ip which are to be found all the latest, most unique and ancient curiosities.
 These attractions are under the management of Messrs. Scott < Heintz.
 The Turkish tbeater which iu- eludes the Hrhada troupe of oriental dancers, and 8 number of other at. fractions.
 Mr. G. " Allen, manager of the Boston Ladies Military Band, ar- rived today and IS completing ar rangements at the far grounds and placing the usual advertising mas- ter in our business portion. Messrs ] " Eithers and J. B. TraIocB returned Y ednesday from the Dal las State Fair and report 8 fue time They inform us that all tbe big horsemen will arrive ia the city in few days with their thorough breda. Mir Bloom $ expected home today He ls reported as having secured large number of attractions also. Capt. R E. Rice has wired to reserve him 14 Ills for his racers and made mention of the fact that they would arrive soon. The prospects for the fair at present are fine and the Pine Bluff State Fair will be the grands est affair ever known in the state
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DIED.

RoANE-In this city at 3:15 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 12tb, Mrs. Bethunia Roane, aged thirty-eight years.
 The deceased was the beloved wife of Mr. w. H. Roane, of this city. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mary K. Roane, widow of the late Gen, John s. Roane, a former governor oi Arkansas. She leaves d husband and oue child to mourn her loss.
 Mrs. Roane was a handsome and attractive woman, gifted with large intelligence, sympathetic nature, great industry and took a lively in. terest in all that was progressing in the word. Her loss therefore, while it will be more keenly felt by the immediate family, will also be greatly felt in the community in which she lived aud which she adorned.
 The funeral takes place from the First Presbyterian church this afternoon at three o'clock. Reys. ]. L. Caldwell ard 6 Gorden Smeade officiating
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NOT GUILTY ;"
WAS THE VERDICT IN THE HARLEY GILREATH
 CASE.
After Being Out Only Twenty Min utes the Jury Clears the
 Defendant

Harry Gilreath, the farmer, who, on March 2Otb last, shot and killed another farmer at Grace, was Wed nesday acquitted by jury.
 The defendant claimed that the killing was in self-defense and brought about by certain conduct of Childr4ss towards Gilreath's s wife.
 This trlal had been closely watched by people of this city and Grace, as both the participants in the shooting were well and favor ably known in both communities.
 The trial occupied nearly three days time of the circuit court, and after all the arguments were concluded, Wednesday afternoon al four 0 clock, the jury retired and after being out lust twenty minutes returned with the verdict that once more made Harry Gilreath free man.
 The accused was ably defended by lawyers H. R. c. Foster, 0. c. POT ter and ". F. Coleman, who deserve much credit for their untiring strug gle in his behalf.
 
 The state was represented by Hon Smith c Martin, prosecu ting attorney, wbo although unsueeess. tul in his prosecution, made ali able showing.
 #e congratulate Mr Gilreatb up on his good fortune, and hops trouble Of this kind will never neces. sitate again his appearance lr court
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EXCESSIVE RAINFALL HAS CAUSED COTTON SEED AND LINT TO ROT IN
 THE ROLLS.
The Report of Damage to All Crops Is General Throughout the
 State.

United States department Of agri-
 culture, climate and crop bulletin
 of the Weather Bureau, Arkansas
 section, for the week ending
 Monday, October, It 1898,
 Cloudy weather on four days of the week, with frequent nisting z rains, together with abnormally high temperatures on every day of the week, served to further degrade and damage cotton
 Following are the amounts of precipitation. for the week Brink, ley, .l5 inch; Forrest City, trace; Fort Smith, .03; Helena, 09i Little Rock, 83; Malvern, .63; Pine Bluff, .49; Prescott, 249; Russellyille, 1.54, Texarkana, ,99; Warren, l67.
 With the exception of Clay coan- ty in the northeast section and a few localities in the southwest sec tiou the reports of serious damage to cotton are general. The injury consists in seed and lInt rotting in the bolls, seed sprouting and the lint being beaten out on the ground and solling; worms are eating the leaves from the cotton, but in its present stage this is not considered detrimeut to the crop; very little has been picked during che week. h many places the ground is 50 soft that it will not support the eornstalks, and that which is down is rotting; corn in the shock also is rotting, the fields are so muddy tbat itfs impossible 10 gather corn. Peas have been inJqrad through rosbing aad proutiag gurnips, sweet and Irish potatoes are doing well in most p.aeee.
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PINE BLUFF, ARK, OCT. l5. 1Sg'
To the Editors.

This department has sent compi- mentary tickets to the Pine Bluff State Fair to number of the edi. tors in this section of the state, and it is the earnest desire of the man agement to extend the courtesies of the occasion to every newspaper editor in the state, regardless of section Therefore, every editor in Arkansas is cordially invited to participate in the festivities of the occasion, and any and all editors in this state, however remote from Pine Bluff, will be extended the eourtesies of the occasion, if they attend, which they are cordially in vited to do h
 The managers of the Pine Bluff State Fair assoclation earnestly ask the cooperation of the press and people of the state ia making the en- terprlse one of great success and ad- van tage to all ot Arkansas, and with this object iu view all editors who visit Pine Bluff during the ten days of the Fair will receive court eous attention at the hands Of the Fair management.
 J. ". ADAMS. Chef of Bureau of Publicity and
 Promotion.
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The sareties on the bond of Sher- if Tackett, of Montgomery, have settled with the state, the amount of his shortage being $1, 400 inround nninbess. Mr. Tackett is still hold ing the sherif's office aud although his term of office will expire in a few days be will get tbe benefit of the office until his successor is qualified
 Ii he has abused the confidence Of his friends and useo public funds for private purposes he ought to be prosecuted. It is unfair that pri- vate citizens should be required to make Iup official shortages while guilty officials continue in the enjoy ment of liberty and immunity from punishment Arkansas Democrat.
 The esteemed Democrat is evil dently not advised of the circum- stances n the case. There are no
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Dealing With a Fox.

It still in order to keep wei in mind the established traits of the Spanish character in affairs of State lin figuring upon the probable out come of the work of the Peace Com mission now assembled in Paris,
 Spanish diplomacy Is diiatory and crafty in it's methods to an exeep- ttonal degree. It is more than likely to be peculiarly marked oy these characteristics during the course of the present highly import ant diplomatic struggle. All the turns and twists and doubles possi= ble to diplomacy will probably be practieed, the ultimate object being the gaining of time on the bare chance that some way of escape from the surrender of the Phillip pines will open before the eyes of the Spanish diplomats,
 True, Spain realizes that under the usages of war the Philippines are lost to her. But sbe also real. izes that continental Europe is sulk- ing over the prospect of the acquis ition of these islands by the United States, and that il, by any meaas, a concert of the Powers can be ing duced to take a hand ia the present settlementof the Philippine ques- tIon, Spain's chance of holding at least a portion of tLat territory, or of selling it out advan tageously to Germany and other European pow CTS, are increased fifty per cent from that moment
 There is one ai-imp3rtant thing for the Ame cican Commission to re- member in negotiating a settlement of this question. By right ot con quest the Philippines belong to the United States. The matter at issue is solely between the latter govern ment and Spain No European DOW CT has, or will have, the faintest warrant for Interference in the set- tlement If the United States See 1 it to deal generously with Spain iu the settlement, well and good Ii this government deams oa the other hand, to annex the entire Philippine archipelago, it would be well within it's rights.
 The sooner these plain facts are understood by the great European powers, tue less temptation will there be for Spain to employ her favorite diplomatic tactics of false promises, dissimalatiou aud delay. And with these facts understood, :, the Spanish government should be forced to an immediate settlement of the Philippine question on the terms specified by this government, If it shall become necessary to re- new the WAT now temporarily sus pended, the whipping then admins tered to Spain should be so thor ough and complete that even her diplomats will forget their peculiar cunning and so reverse their tactics as to make a sprinting match of their unanimous rush to do the bid ding of Uncle Sam in order to secure peace St. Louis R-public
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The Kitson Hydro-Carbon Light Company for Arkansas, has been in- corporated. The officers are w. B. Worthen, president and general manager; Chas. s. stifft, yice-presi- dent, and George c. Hardness, sec retary and treasurer. A home office will be opened in Little Rock and branch offices organized in thecitias and towns throughout the state.
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The Louisville Courier-Journal publishes 8 carefully prepared sum- mary relative to the political result of the congressional elections next month. According to the Courier Journal the democrats need a gam of ffty-four congressman to get control Of the next house, and such
 gain is not likely without a polit- ical landslide. It is very probable that the populists will hold the bal, auce Of power in 5he next congress.
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banks in Montgomery county, and Sheriff Taggart hid away the money of the county in an old stump, where the hidden treasure was discovered by robbers and sagted away. Sher- if Taggart is not defaalterj he was simply robbed ard is entitled 10 tue leniencg of the law.
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The fact that Pine Bluff stave factory has received an order from abroad for 50O,00O barrels slaves IS evidence of what Pine Bluff can do iu 8 manufacturing way. If Pine Bluff had more of such enterprises her prosperity would be greatly ac- cellerated.
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Capt. Jerry c. South, of Com. pany M, Second Arkansas Regiment, has resigned his commission in or. der to resume his position in the state senate. Captan Senator South would rather make speeches In the senate than do garrison duty in Cuba.
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MR. WOOD HERE.
Arrivad rhis Morning aud VIII Meet the
 Committee Tonight.

Mir Henry c. Wood, connected with she Westinghouse people of Chicago, arrived in the city today and wit confer with the ways and means committee on the proposed electric light plant and street railway tonight.
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Beware oIntments for Catarrh that
 Contain Mercury.
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- te n when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sioians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney S5 Co.,, Toledo, O.. contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the bloom and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls cattarh cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, O., by F. Cheney X Go Testimonials ire.
 Sold by druggists, 76c per bottle.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
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Messrs. ]. W. Jenkins and George F. Burchard, both of Little Rock, were in the city today.
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Who is that prominent lawyer soon to wed fair Kentucky belle?

Wr. B. H. Sandeford. q prominent shoe drummer of St. Louis. who makes his headquarters here, went to Warner Wednesday, but the in habitants Of that thriving place would not permit him 10 stop there, thinking him to be yellow fever refugee
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-15

Mir. II. B. Strange Sr. of Beebe, is in the city the guest of his son. Mr. Hubert Strange.
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Mir. Lewis DelImon left this morn ing for Winchester to complete job of timing.
 Mai. and Mrs. N. T. White and daughter, Msss Emma, returned this morning from St. Louis. Maj. White was chief counsel in the Al- theimer-Scharff divorce suit,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-15

Teddy, tLe Tax Dodger, Is the kind of d badge the New York dem ocrats are wearing.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-15

Messrs, J. A. Coles, Will Rile. and F, c. Arnold have returned from 8 hunting trip in the country,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-15

Mira Will L. Brooke. of Little Rock. is visitor here today.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-10-15

Mr. J. s. Mcdonald, the ner- chant prince af Al. heimer. is in the city
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As we go to press, we learn of the death of Mrs. W. H. Roane, who breathed her last about 4 o'clock.
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Miss Nannette Altsehub of Little Roc&, wia attend the dance Ut the Y NJ II. 4 hall Friday night.
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To Mir. and Mrs. Louis \, Bloem twin daughters, Oct. n, 1898.
 Will Young (coD charged with grand larceny and Joe Williams feol.) charged with assault and battery, were both "run ill" by deputy constable Frank Stew9rt last eYening
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County Judge Jones is holding probate court today.
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Ars. Davis, the estimable mother of Mr. W. E. Alden, is reported very sick
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J. ". ADAN5s Chef of Bureau of Publicity and Promotion.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27
H. J. STRENG.
The Recognized Leader in Clothing, Shoes
And Hats.

One OF Richmond's most enterprisine
and popular merchants is that up-to-
date friend of ours Mr.. III. j. Strens
whose large store is at all times care
fully stocked with large and com.
plete line of Clothing, Gents Furnish
ings, Shoes, Hats etc.
Mr.. Streng carries nothing but good
/ goods. He is able and experienced
buyer and watches the eastern markets
closely for bargains in good goods to of
fer his patrons. He carries an extern
sive stock of goods which are bought
for cash and offered to-his customers
at remarkably low prices. He is out for
business and il you want fine suit of
clothes or medium suit of clothes. or
anything i'm the line of Gents Furnish
ings, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valises,
it will be to your interest to visit Mr..
Sreng's popular store. You get there
the best goods for the least money
satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
Mr.. Streng is personally one OF Rich
mond's leading and able business men.
He is a popular favofite with all who
know him. He is a courteous enter
tanning gentlemen aud socially very
popular He is quite an enthusiastic
bicyclest and has just organized the
Richmond Bicycle Club of which he
was elected President. He is a gentle
man with whom it is a pleasure to meet.
He has fund OF good stories. which he
knows how to tell in most interesting
manner.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27
THE RIcHmoMD ICE CO.
Owned and Operated 8, Mr.. 0. R. lewis.

Owned and Operated BY Mr.. D. r. Teyis
In reviewing the business interests O
the city of Richmond, ir is will
pleasure that l call your attention te
the well equipped and up to date plan
of the Richmond Ice Co, which il
owned and operated By Mr.. ID. X. Tevis
one OF our progressive and representa-
tive citizens. While this plant is no.
the largest in the State. yet it makes
as pretty three hundred pound block
Of ice as can be found in Kentucky
and the ice made here is made from
pure distilled water. The capacity OF
this plant is six tons per day.
Mr.. Tevis, the genial proprietor of the
plant has done much towards advanc-
ing the interests of Richmond. He
is interested also in in the Richmond
Steam Laundry. He is one of these
pleasant courteous gentlemen who de-
serve the success he has met with. He
has made success Of bis business by
hard work and prompt attention to the
wants Of his patrons. If you want the
best and purest ice, get it from The
Richmond Ice Co.