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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-21
MET MONDAY NIGHT IN REG ULAR SESStON-FULL
 QUORUM PRESENT.
AN INTERESTING SESSION.
Board of Public Affairs to Take Up the Matter of House Numbering
 and Street Signs.

The City Council met last night, regular session, the Mayor and all Aldermen being present.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 Alderman Fox, of Committee on Public Works, stated that he had received a number of appeals about sidewalks the past few weeks, esPec- ially on South State street. If that street is embraced in sidewalk or 7 dlnanee, he was not aware of if, and therefore had taken no action. He called attention to the fact that the present law was not operative against nonresident property own CTS, but suggested that something should De done to improve the side walks on account of the public schools. Alderman Fox moved that Board of Public Affairs be instruct ed to investigate the matter of ex- tending sidewalks on State street south of Sixth and East Sixth east of bridge, and report theil recon mendations at the next meeting Carried.
 Alderman Boyce, of Water and Light committee, reported gas very poor for the last few weeks, and called attention of Finance Com mittee to same, that proper reduc- tiors should be made for the poor service.
 Alderman HIghtower, of the Fire Committee, reported the death of a horse used Tn the Hook and Ladder Truck. Chief Senyard addressed the Council, and advised the pur- chase of two horses, as an extra horse was often needed in some de partment of tte city.
 A motion by Alderman FIightow- CT, that Board Of Public Affairs pur- chase one or two horses, as they deemed advisable prevailed
 Alderman Hightower presented a bill from tue Pine Buff Infrmary of $120 for amputating the leg of the colored boy who was lately run over by a train OF the Valley road. Dr. Runyan addressed the Council, stat. ing that he did not think he should bear all the expenseof the operation and that the bill rendered was ac
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ELKS PREPARING.

The Elks of Pine Bluff qre prepar. ing to give their book reception and dedication ceremonies Wednesday afternoon aud night.
 Workmen have begn bngaged all day converting the | Halyinto a veri- table falryIand. Ind Walls are GOV cred with gay bunting while plants and exotics in end ess number and variety lend tn 1T beauty and fra grance 10 the captivating scene.
 The Elks in this reception will far surpass any previous efforts of this nature ever made in our city by any secret order.
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TWENTY COMBINATIONS WILL SOON BE IN
 OPERATION.
FLOUR MILL INTERESTS.
Paper Bag and Threshcr Manufac- turers and Steam Heating
 Apparatus Makers

Cleveland, Feb. 21.-The leading manufacturers Of steam and water heating apparatue In this country have been consolidated under the itle of the American Radiator Co, with a capital of $l0,0O0, GOO. It will control about D per cent. of the business.
 A paper bag trust has been CT qanized with capital stock exceed ing $25, 900, 900.
 The four mill trust, to be eapi- talized at about $35, 900, 900, is now reality.
 The United States thresher manufacturers have formed a $6,- 000, 900 combine.
 Clothing manufacturers are plan hing trust with capital exceed ing $50, 900, 900.
 A giant milk strust is being form ed in Mllwau''ee by Chicago capital ists.
 Manufacturers of soap are form ing combination representing a capital of $50, 900, GOO, and lnclud- tug every large soap manufacturing firm in the country.
 An amalgamation of all the large chewing gum interests is under way, with capital of from $15, 000,- OOO to $20, ,OOO, GOO.
 The manufacturers of heavy chemicals" are endeavoring 10 ar range 8 combination,
 A wholesale grocers' trust to con- lrol the trade of the middle west is said to be under way.
 The Astoria Ligt.t, Heag < Power Go. is supposed to ultimately make an attempt at consolidating all the gas and electric light compa1ies of New York city.
 An attempt vill probably be made to form syndicate to control the entire output of Cuban to oaceo.
 An oil cloth and linoleum trust is being formed to control the trade in this branch of our industries.
 The American Mating Co. has se- cured eight of the principal inde- pendent malting companies, inelud- ing that of Weddings < Son, which has capacity o: 2,8o0,OOO bushels of malt yearly.
 A nbination of hat manufactur- CTS, having all output of $2,OOO, 900 of low.priced derby hats, is an nounced from Danbury, Conn.
 A large salmon canning combina- tion deal is progressing on the Pa. cific coast.
 Ii is proposed to consolidate the leading varnlsh manufacturers in the country.
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FOUND HER SON.

Mrs. Mary Jane walch, f Ander- son, Ark, called at poliee 9headquar- ters Monday and asked45he police to assist her Tn 6nding Her 12-year- old son, who hadNpah away from his home at Anderson Sunday and was thought to be in this city. Monday afternoon she went to the Bluff City mill to transact some business. She almost ran agalnst her boy sitting on stack of lumber. Mrs. Walch took him in charge and carried him back nome last night.
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m PINE BLUFFS ADVANTAGE.
,be Little Rock Jobbers Will No
 Longer Have a Soft Snap.

The Woolson Spice Co.'S account on coffee has been recently placed in this city through MT. J. D. Mil ner. The lobbers of Little Rock have for several years past enjoyed inc brokerage on all coffee sold by the jobbers of Pine Bluff. As the matter now stands the iobbers of this city can at all times be supplied direct from 8 warehouse in our own city, as a repository has been estab- hshed here.
 This will not only save time and be of greater convenience to Pine Blufians, but 1t will also save them from paying the Little Rock iobbers the high brokerage they have been doing heretofore,
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Mo- l22

ness men.
 He worked several of them and left, although the unfortunates did not know they were worked until after he had departed.
 A dispatch came from Fordyce in the meantime, requesting the of- ficers here to hold hlm as he was wanted there for forgery. The po- lice of several towns were notified to look out for him.
 Today a telegram was received nere stating that Parkes was cap. tured at Little Rock this morning.
 He will be brought back here to answer charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
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RETURNING FROM PORTO RICO
MT. Milton Fall Of This City on His
 Way Homa.

Mrs. M. s. Fall, of thls city, has received a telegram from her son, MT. Milton Fall, dated at Washing ton, stating that he was on his way home.
 When tEe recent war broke out Mir. Fall entered United States hospital corps And his corps was soon ordered to Porto Rico. It has been statioged there ever since and its membersNegk just being furlough- ed.
 Mr. Fall will arrive home today on Wednesday. His friends are anx- iously ava ting his arrival.
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FAREWELL
Agoncillo Sails Next Wednesday For
 More Congenial England.

New York, February 21.-Senor Agoneillo, Filipino delegate, arr rived here today from Montreal. He is acc 3mpanied by his co-patriot, Senor Marti- Agoncllio expects to "a for England Wednesday next. He was asked whether he intended to continue his mission in England and answered that perhaps he would do so, but that be did not care to say much on that subject.
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cordng to tue fee bill; that he was
 willing to accept half the amount as payment Mayor stated that the boy was an object of charity, and that Dr. RuuYan at his request took charge of him, knowing that he could not hold the city liable, and he thought the offer to accept S6D a very generous one. Alderman Fox moved that account be referred to
 financial committee, with the re- quest that they use their influence with :he County Judge to have same allowed, Carried.
 MT, Morgan addressed the Coan- eil in regard to resolution for addi- tional letter carriers, and asked that same be urged. The Mayor stated he had personally delivered the reso lution to Hsn, John s. Little, who said he would look after same.
 An ordinance to amend Sec. 234 of Hudson's Digest, and for other pur- poses, was read the second time and referred to the City Attorney.
 An ordinance to authorize switch track en Hickory street. between Fourth and Fifth avenues. was, un, der suspension of the rules, read three times and adopted.
 A petition from Simon Bloom and others was read, and the Mayor stated he was surprised that the pe- tition should be presented to the Council, as everything possible had been done, and to the Knowledge of the petitioners. A motion that the petition be received and filed prevail ed.
 A resolution by Alderman High tower, urging the Legislature 10 pass a joint resolution providing for "an amendment to the Constitution, to be voted O. by the people at the next State election, to grant ineor- porated cities of the first class the right to issue and sell {. limited num- Der of interest-0earing bonds" for various public improvements specif- ed in the resolution. was adopted
 Dr. Caldwell addressed the Co uneil on the resolution. stating that he had lived in q town about this size where bondo ere issued, and the profits from different enterprises, such as water works, etc, pait the interests on said bonds, and that he thought that the maximum amount of issue on said bonds should he ten per cent of the tCtai valuation.
 Alderman Boyce moved that tue Board of Public Affairs take up the matter of house numbering and street signs, and report at the next meeting of Council. Carried.
 On motion the Gouncial adionrned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-21

In he February number of the Ar kaasas School Journal is ar exceI tioually able paper from the pen of Prof. ] II. HinemoD. of Pine Bluff, treating on the improvement of Rural Schools" and just here the Herald wishes to say the Arkansas School Journal is forging it's way to the front as one of the abIest and most potent educational factors published in the South.-Jasper Herald.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Insurgents are believed to be con- centrating their strength east of Manila, where the marshes favor them.
 Many American soldiers at Manila who have been operating in the ope have sueeumbed to the heat.
 Gen. Plnar del Rio, of the Philip pines, is said to have been wounded in he arp.
 Archbishop Chappele, at Santiago, advised the Cubans to cultivate fri, ndly relations with the Span iards.
 The rebels near Manila close in every time the Americans evacuate point.
 An influential German suggests that all parties disayow the actions of their consuls at Samoa.
 President L0ubet of France denies that he Is a Dreyfusard. He says he is for justice and the upholding of the courts.
 Gen. Otis will be made q Major General when Gen. Merritt retires.
 The Pavonia's passengers have landed on the Azores, as the vessel is deemed untsafe.
 There was a monster snow slide near Ophir, Col. killing one man ana demolishing a concentrating mill.
 Mexico offers a big subsidy for a railroad across the Sierra Madre range, from Chihuahua into Sonora.
 The War Department has given out sta tement showing needs of army reorganization and the dlsas- ter likely to ensue if the bill fails.
 It is denied at Berlin that Ameri- ca has demanded the recall of the German consul at Samoa.
 The appropriations of the present Congress foot up $1 500 100000.
 It is said an ancient Spanish docu- ment has been found which goes to prove that the Vancouver islands should belong to the United States.
 The Sheridan, with 2,000 soldiers for Manila, left New York Sunday.
 Three factories worth $350,0OO were destroyed by fire at Port Wash ington, Wis.
 The linotype room of the German Gazette ana Evening Telegram, ne W spapeIs at New Orleans, was gutted by fire.
 Republicans in the Spanish cham Der have begun campaign against the government.
 Surveys for Pacific cable are to be made on the collier Nero at once, beginning from the Pacific coast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-21

miles north of here, was shot and killed by John Criner yesterday morning about 3 o'clock. Criner was cut ab1ut face and neck and is in critical condition. A coroner's S jury acquitted Criner. Zlckerag was from Columbia county.
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TO ALL ELks.

There is business of much i'm DOT tance to attend to at Tuesday nights meeting, to arrange for the reception of Grand Lodge officers and viJitors. All Elks are earnestly requested to attend meeting at p. m. sharp.
 122 c. q. NEWMAN, B. k.
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CAPTURED IN LITTLE ROCK,
A. Parks, a Smooth Duck, Will
 Be Brought Back Here.

During Christmas week, A. l Parkes, who represented himself to be Chief Organizer of tte secret society Order Of Columbus speul several days in this city
 By his smooth talk and p2lit manners he worked himself into the good graces of several of our bnsi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-21
# At the Fheater. s&

The main plot of Hoyt's "A Day and Night" which comes to the opera house Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, tells Of an old naval officer who. returning from long cruise, finds the boy whom he had left, grown to be man, devoted to sewing circles and church fairs, The young man goes to New York to select singers for a church choir and the father goes along, intending to show his son little of the town. The father falls in Win d ,hcast ical manager, who says that he will introduce the son at a private dinner party to a number of chorus girls, passing them off as church concert singers, and the father is to koep in hiding to witness the fun. When all are gathered an ex-leadiHg lady of the theater discovers that the good young man IS her fance. When the fua is at It's height the minister and tie mother of the young man put in an appearance and there is a warm scene. he father emerges from his hiding place and denounces the mother for bringing up her son so rigidly, The ex-leading lady re- veals her identity to her lover and all is forgiven.
 The cast is as follows: W. r. De- We're, Celia Clay, Otis Harlan, Ed Wonn, Lloyd Wilson, Charles Zim- merman, Ed Garvie, Robert Cowan, Jules Jordan, CIarise Agnew, Hattie Wells, Alma Kramer, Hattie Will liams, Ceeile Sands, Sidney Mans field, Leah De Groot, Harry Donne- han and Maie Lowrie.
 Emma Myrkle is oneof Cbarlotte's favorites and that she and Vii Harder were among old friends last Aight was testified by the applause From the time the curtains rose.
 "rhe Little Sinner" was the play, a pleasing comedy through which runs a strain of pathos. As Ruby Beach, the little sianer," Miss MYr- kle appeared to advantage and cap tured the audience. Will Harder, as the hired man on the fat m, acted his part well and Howard Benton made a very good conventional william. Miss Leroy and Miss Dean acted very well the minor ladies parts But Miss Myrkle made the hit of the evening,
 A number of apecialties were in troduced, and the dancing of Miss Myrkle and MT. Harder particularly pleased the audience.-Charlotte Evening News, Nov. 29, 1898,
 The Myrk.e & Harder Co. will open a three nights engagement in this llty Monday evening, Feb. 27th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-21

CURE scRoFULA promptly and permanently by q thorough course ot Hoods Sarsaparilla All forms Of this painful disease yield to the blood purifying power off athls great medicine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-21

HOODS PILLS are the best fami- " eathartic and liver tonic. Gentle. reliable, sure.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
From Morgan County.

The Republicans of Morgan county
have adopted the usual resolution of
confidence in State and National ad-
mipistrstion condemned the GOebel
election bill endorsed for w. s. Tay-
lor for Governor, and Samuel Holmes
for Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton.
Pieratt, Bartlett & Goodin, of Eel,
were in town on Thursday to receive
large new thresher which they
bought at Mansfield, Ohio. 1t will
be operated by horse power.
The Democrats of Morgan county
will meet in mass convention in West
Liberty, Saturday, June II. at one
o'clock p. M, for the purpose of Sc
Letting delegates to the State Conven-
ton, which meets at Louisville, June
Dist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
MISS BURROUGHS SCHOOL.

Miss Rannie Burroughs, Mt. Ster-
ling's long-tried and popular teacher,
closed her school for the summer va
cation on Thursday last She feasted
the children on cake and strawberries,
which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
One word from us would be superflu-
Gus, for Miss Rsnnie is known as one
of the finest educators our city has
ever had. The enrolment so far ex-
ceeded that of previous years that she
retained through the year Mrs. T. c.
Williams, who gave general satifac-
ton in her department. Mrs. Will.
Jams has been associated with Miss
Burroughs for two years, and has
shown to the patrons that she is well
equipped for her chosen work. The
patrons have only words of praise for
these two worthy women, as one was
heard to say, 81 hope that they will
continue in their work until all my
children are educated"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30

win be offered anywhere in America.
Here is chance within the reach of
all to secure pleasant vacation and
at the same time to gather inspiration
and pleasant memories for all the
days to come. Three dollars will
purchasers season ticket--thirty mag
nificent entertainments. Tents can be
rented on the grounds, board secured
q reduced rates at the notels and in
tue homes OF Lexington.
Every indication points to most
successful season. Detailed illuf-
trsted program and all Information
will be furnished by applying to
.Chas. scott, Business Manager, Lex
iugton, KL.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
Trusts will Be the Issue.

Mr.. Harry Weissinger, of Louis
vile, who was prominent among the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in 1896, will
.introduce Mr.. Bryans at the Audito-
rum duringlthe meeting of the Ohio
valley Bimetalicss League. Mr.. Weis.
singer says he has not changed his
views on the money question, but be-
lieves that the trust question will be
the vital issuelin.. the next campaign
and that Mr.. Bryan is the best man to
lead the antitrust fight.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30

tette; Park Sisters, instrumentalists,
popular on two continents; Miss Sibyl
Sammis, Americas greatest soprano ;
Miss Gertrude Smith, soprano; Mr..
Harry Fellows, tenor; Miss Harding,
contrslto.
The school work will be more dig
nified than ever. Biblical Exposition
and Minister'S Institute by the Rev.
Louis Albert Banks and Rev. M. M.
Parkhurst. w. G. T. U. School OF
Methods, Miss Clara G. Hoffman. The
School of Oratory, of Columbus, o.,
will have its summer session at Ken
lucky Chautauqus. Physical train
ing and elecution by Prof. A. e. Fox,
and music in all its departments by
Prof, S. G. Smith. Sunday school
work in three grades will be conduct
ed under the auspices of the Chau-
tauqua and the st tie Sunday School
Association.
There will be the usual college
contests for prizes on July 6. A great
Fourth of July celebration, with poll
ticians of national reputation and
some hero of the recent war. A NAM
moth children's night with marches
tableaux and special music Meet
ings in the interest of Womsn's Club
aud Wonan's Missionary Society.
No better Chautauqus program
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
The Commercial Convention.

The Commercial Convention con-
vened in Louisville yesterday at Lii
brary Hall. Gov. VIM. o. Bradley,
was selected as Temporary Chairman.
The address of welcome was deliver
ed by Mayor Chas. P. Weaver. The
response was made by Hon. Chas. j.
Bronston, OF Lexington. The fol-
lowing are in attendance from here
Mayor g. w. Baird, Oldham Greene,
Roy Kern and II. G. Mckee, of this
city, and Geo. G. and Carroll Hamil-
ton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
No Pauper, But a Self Respecting
Gentleman.

Although infrm with age, crippled
and without means of support, Gen.
Wade Hampton declines to sccel {
from The people of his State, who de-
sired to attest their love and admira-
ton, the house that they propose
to present to him. The old war;
rior will continue to fight for ex-
istence with the courage born of the
true soldier, and will suffer, perhaps,
for the necessities of life, but it is of
such stuff that heroes are msde.-Ex.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
NOTABLE FEATURES
Included in the Chautauqua Pro-
gram the Coming Season.

The twelfth annual session of the
Kentucky Chautauqa will be held
in its beautiful home at Woodland
Park, Lexington KY, June 9th to
July Z, inclusive.
Prominent lecturers will iuciude
Rev. Thos. Dixon, Jr., Col. III. w. J.
HON, q. T. Sweeney, DIR. Newill
Dwight Hillis, successor of Beecher
and Abbott in Plymouth Church
Geo. E. Vincent, principal of Chau-
tauqus; s, Parks Cadman, New York
City's most eloquent preacher; Frank
r. Robertson, just back from Manila
with stereopticsn views OF great in
terest ;iHou. Champ Clarke, of Mis-
souri,; Congressman j. p. Dol.
liver, of Iowa; DR.. Lewis Albert
Banks, and others.
The readers include Mrs. Isabelle
Garghill Beecher, queen of the plat
form; Miss Margaret Smith, unsur-
passed in child dialect; Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Labidie in Shskespearan re-
citals and dialogues; Alton Packard,
cartoonist and caricaturist, with in
Simultaneous pictures in crayon and
oil Signor Bosco in feats of magic
new wonderful moving pictures,illus-
trated songs.
The music will be unsurpassed in
the history of the Chautauqus. Sax
toms famous band; Miss Louise Ro-
man, piano soloist, Indiana State Uni
versity Glee Club, seventeen rollick.
ing college boys the Ariel Lady Sex
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
Gay the Champion.

John ID. Gay has returned from st,
Louis much elated over his winning
the big interstate tournament. The
live bird contest was won by him
killing "a out of rs birds. He beat
Budd Gilbert, Elliott, Young Crosby.
Fultord, Hickes, Marshall, Parmelee
and Powers, whose scores ranged from
60 to 73. In the shooting at 300 Blue
Rocks for the championship of the
United States, he was third, breaking
260, while Gilbert got 262 and Cros,
by Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
CORRESPONDENCE,
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sTEPsToNE.

Lee Maxey paid a visit to Odessa
last Sunday.
Mrs. Kate p. Evans returned to
Stepstone after weeks stay at Odes-
ga.
Willie Harper and mother returned
home with Daniel Harper and Guy
Ratliff.
Willie Harper. and mother, Mrs.
james Harper, of ECatlettsburg, at.
tended church here Sunday and are
visiting friends. land. relatives in this
vicinity.
Quite large icrowd attended SER
vices at Corinth church last Sunday.
Ayoung student from Japan preached,
He said through Miss Lavinia Old
hams influence he was here studying
for the ministry.
Daniel Harperssand grandson, Guy
Ratliff, were in. oursmidst this week
We are glad to- see Guy home safe
from Cuba. HopeIhe will remain with
his loving parents.snd be of comfort
to them. Children owe to loving
parents comforts and blessings such
that none other canIgive.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
JUDGMENT Affirmed.

George G.. and Carroll Hamilton
purchased the large farm of George
Hamilton, deceased. Asssuit followed.
The Bath Court had confirmed the
sale and an appeal was taken. On
Tuesday last the Court of Appeals
affirmed the decision of the lower
court. The farm has 4S6 acres and is
valued at about $4,000. $685..
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-05-30
Excursion to Torrent.

On June 9th the women of the
the Baptist church will run an excur-
sion to Torrent and Natural Bridge.
They leave here promptly at 6:25 in
the morning and return at 7 ;05 in the
evening. Fare populsr price, $l.OO.
Will dine at Torrent. The most
highly picturesque scenery in Eastern
Kentucky.