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Authorized by the State TO treat CJ7RONIC
NERVOUS And SPECIAL DISEASES
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TIE MEETING OPEHS
Rev. Petite, of Jonesboro, Begins His
 Weeks Revival Work.

A very large crowd attended the revival service at the First Baptist Church on West Sixth avenue last evening. It was the first of the series, which is being conducted by Rev. A. s. Petite, of Jonesboro. He is a most earnest and interesting preacher, and holds the undivided attention of his hearers. There were a number Of conversions and there will doubtless be several hun dred more before the series is clos. ed.
 There are meetings being held daily, at 10 a. m. and 7:35 p. m. As the services progress there will be q large increase in the attendance.
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Given One Year.

Annianas Noble, young negro boy, plead guilty to the charge of burglary in the Circuit court this morning, and was given one year in the State penltentiary. Noble broke into the home of MT. Chas. Sylvest. sr on West Fourth avenue in this city several weeks ago, and stole $35 in cash. He was later captured and locked in the Jefferson county jail, where be remained up to this morning or the hour of his trial. He will be taken to the spen" Wednes- day.
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and comes after the heat of conflict; to beat at last in unison with that of those whose service it has had.
 Despite unfair criticism, which is the misfortune of public life, claim without fear of contradiction that the history of the administration now coming to close. and the re- cords of its various departments will show as efficient and economical administration of public affairs, the accomplishment of as many note- worthyFeforms ana the inaugural tion&and com pletion of as many needed and beneficial mt asures as, any of the former in the history#iaf Pine Bluff. In the beginning of nix administration city scrip was wortEl AZ cents on the dollar. today it is. worth 90 cents at any bank. in the. city. TgsFe has been 15 mifes4o 4of. street put into passahle condition and has been so kept, many miles of  brick sidewalks and other matters too numerous to mention that. I think, the city can justly feel proud of, and instead of going backward we have made q long stride forward. May l entertain the hope that this change in the administration may mean nothing but that whieh char aeterized those of the past, ever striaing forward and giving the first attention, among others quite as necessary and beneficial, to the pub- lie good and to public improve ment.
 Before bidding you eGell, I de- desire to extend to each and every member of the City Council. and the other officers who have served dul- ing my term of office, and the depart- ment chiefs and other employees as well, my grateful thanks for the uni-
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Major Streett's Funeral.

The obsequies of the late Maj W. B. Streett took place from the St. Joseph Catholic church this morn- ing at 10 o'clock The services were conducted by the Rev. J. M. Lucey. The pall-bearers were Messrs. N. T. White, F. c. Bridges. w. D. Jones, H. R. c. Foster, H. K. White, ". 5. Hemingway. John Delmon, IT,. and Chas. Trumper Alter the fu- neral the remains were taken to Lake Village, where they will be in- tered in the family buriai grounds this afternoon.
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A RoRRERf AT BISON.

From persons who came to this city from Rson today. we learn of a robbery, which occurred at that hamlet Sunday night. A burglar Or burglars entered the store house owned and occupied by MT. J. B. Hern at that place and secured very large booty, which consisted of both cash and salable articles The authorities have no clue whatever to the guilty ones, but it is suppos- cd that they are set of mischiev- ous boys, who reside in the neigh
 orhood,
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TIE ClTY'S LOSS
Many Regret the Retirment Of
 MT. Craig.

In Mr. Wm. Craig retiring from the Police Department, the city certainly loses a most capable and worthy servant. During his tenure of office be did everything in his power to make Pine Bluff perfectly moral from top to bottom, aud we are here to say that he succeeded in his arduous duties. He made no exception in his arrests, as had been very frequent practices by several of those who preceded him. He did what he thought to be his duty and proof of his efficient services is the excellent report presented to the city council at it's meeting last night. In selecting his assistants he was very careful, aud after he had made them their services dem- onstrated that they were very good ones. Mayor Bell is the one to be thanked for the appointment of Mr. Craig. and we can say that better appointment has never been made by Pine Bluff official.
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TWO SIDES 10 T. GEN. KING WHITE FIGURES IN THE CONANT
 TRIAL. SOME TART TESTIMONY The Evidence All in and the Case Will Terminate
 Today.
SOME TART TESTIMONY
The Evidence All in and the Case

Argument in 4he trial of J. D. Conant for the killing of Joe Town send opened in Judge Bea's court saesterday, says the Gazette of to-s days issue. Hon. Walter J. Ferry for the prosecution, opened in an ex- hausdye review of the evidence and made stnpng plea for a verdict of guilty. Judge E. NJ. Merriman fol- lowed for the defense and made what has been pronounced one of the best speeches ever assayed before jury in this city.
 A spectator in the court room yes- terday would have supposed that Gen. H. King White ot Pine Bluff was on trial. In his testimony for the defense Gen. White averred that Joe Townsend came to him i'll Jan uary at Pine Bluff and asked to be advised what it would cost to get out of it if he killed Conatt. Gen. White testified that he advised Townsend not to attempt such an act
 Yesterday morning the prosecu- tion introduced witnesses to im- peach Gen. Whites statements. Col John M. Taylor, Editor Arthur Murray of the Press-E Eagle. City Treasurer Westbrook and Deputy Sheriff k. E. Bloom testified that |
 Gen. Whites reputation was bad and that they would not believe him on oath. Gen. White, being recalled, attributed the statements to per sonal enmity.
 At the afternoon session the de- fense came back at the state with some prominent witnesses who gave Gen. White good name. Representative Foster, Toney and Caldwell. all of Jefferson county, were put on the witness stand and each testified that he would be- lieve Gen. White on oath. They know nothing especially derogatory ] to his character morally. 1 Mr. Creed Caldwell conceded that Gen. White had not "sprouted wings" and that he had some eDe- mics in Pine Bluff. On cross-exam- ination by Mir. Gray, Mir. Caldwell said he had never heard it charged in public speech at Pine Bluff by Mir. Sorrells, the present prosecut- ing attorney, that Gen. White once burglarized hIs own safe.
 The court room was crowded all day and the proceedings were de- cideuly animated.
 Col. Geo. w. Murphy will speak for the defense this morning and will be folio wed by Prosecuting Attorney Gray for the state. The case will go to the jury sometime today. There are many predictions of an acquittal or hung jury.
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Suitable Addresses By the Outgoing and h. coming Mayor---FuIl Proceedings \ of the City Councils
 Meeting.

trust bill favorable to fire insurance companies.
 Next was the reading of the re port of the Election Commissioners, Messrs. Andrews and Langford, setting forth the votes of the sever al candidates, and who were the newly elected officers.
 Previous to this the commissions to the Aldermen and Mr, Hugh Westbrook were handed to these gentlemen by the County Election Commissions, Mayor w. B. Alex ander having received his from Gov. Jones.
 At the conclusion of the reading of the same, the gentleman were sworn in by Mayor Bell. Follow ing this, and before the installation Of Mayor Alexander, Mayor Bell made the following address.
 To the Honorable City Council:
 GENTLEMAN-The hour has arriv- ed for me to transfer my official title and authority to another. It is unnecessary at this time for me to open up any discussion as to the cause which brought about this change in the official head of the city government, or to allude in any manner to the methods, Low ever fair or unfair, which were em- ployed by those opposing my re election to make defeas sure and certain. Suffice to say, the election returns in the hands of the "powers that be" slow that I have been sup planted by another, and being a law abiding citizen, 1. gracefully yield. En the administration of a trust such as I now relinq uish one come to love and cherish the loyalty and truthfulness of those wkom neither malice, misrepresen tation nor intrigue can swerve from duty and fidelity, They are like unto a refined metal whose sterllng worth must contrast with the scum and dross of it's own species, to be valu- ed and retained. Such friends and supporters shall be held in the sacred bonds of longest memory, for they ennoble manhood, loyalty and truth by contrast with the faithlessness and treachery of times developed by selfish adventurers.
 Standing as I do tonight upon the summit of storm-beaten mountain around which all the elements oi criticism and comment are directed, beneath the cloudsI behold the quiet valley into which I will soon de- ecend, and as I leave this point of continual combat to resign the con- fiict to another hand, 1 obliterate from my heart ephemeral contests and annoying criticisms holding to myseIf only memories which shall he pleasant to recall when 1 look back in future years to those laborS Inow lay down. I desire to bear away not the sti1gs of conflict, but the forbearance of a people whose oreet heart is ever generous
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form courtesy, kindness and coEsid- eration shown me. Without their aid and hearty cooperation nothing could have been undertaken and nothing could have been accom- phshed.
 new have the honor to present to you my distinguished successor. He has lived among you all his life. No doubt he has watched our city's growth, and is alive to it's needs and wants. l believe he will labor with you unselfshiy for thecommon good and that there will be no manifest desire on his part to build up per- sonal or private interests at the sac- rifce of public duty. Gentlemen. l now have the pleasure of presenting to you the Mayor of our city the Honorable W. B. Alexander.
 Following was the response by Mayor Alexander:
 Gentlemen of the Council and fei low citfzens I have broughtno pre- pared message to present to you. Entering upon the duties which go with the Mayorship of Pine Bluff, desire to say that it is one of the happlest hours of my life. and still sad one. The citizens of Pine Bluff, or at least majority of them, have placed the ardurous duties of Mayor upon my shoulders for ithe next two yea.s. It shall be my sole aim to come up to thr expectations of the iumblest voter in the city, the hum- blest citizen that can be found on the streets; and I shall endeayor to make my administration one that not only every citizen can feel proud of, but myself likewise.
 I believe I have the business men
 Continued on page 4
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The new city administration was Monday night. The blowing are Mayor Alexander's ap- Iointments: c. M. Philpot, Chief of Police. |E.f. Peterson, Assistant Chief.
 Mamie Bloom. Tim Fitzgerald, has. Dyer, F. H. Lee, Paul De Ealt, R. W. Schultz, J.F. Culpepper, Ohn Walters, patrolmen. Chas. Senyard, Chief of Fire De brtment.
 The Council elected the following ficers: \ U. E. Goldsmith, Board of Public Efairs.
 Joe B. White, City Engineer. D. ". Clarry, City Sexton.
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The following are the proceedings f the Council in detail:
 Called to order by retiring Mayor 3ell, all the Aldermen being present. large number of spectators were Resent to9witness the installation I the newly elected members.
 Minutes O. last meeting were read |nd approved.
 Special committee regarding light 'np water company, with Alderman Aangsord as chairman, had no ire 'ort to make.
 Ordinance 234 amending Hudson's 1lgeSt as to laws governing the 'treying of cattle, etc., on the |Eseets and fines imposed for open ng of gates letting loose cattle, on ts third reading, failed to pass, ow- ga to the Legislature having passed |slmilar law. On motion of Alder aaE Langford same passed back to 'eepnd reaning to give the City At 'ofpey time to look into the law IoTerning this ce. tain feature.
 Vrdinance appropriating by 'Mendment to oripinal ordinance '27V for the benefit of streets, etc., 'assed.
 Apnual report ot the City Engi- 'eef referred to Committee on Fi- lanee.
 pnual report of the Chief of Po- Rs on motion referred to Finance sommittee.
 resolution was introduced by 1'oe erman Boyce and passed in 'a'ae tlng the Pine Bluff delegates 1ne Ccmmercial Convention on 4s ''' zth, to urge the passing of the x how pending in the Legislature
 aehorize cities Of the frst-class @'ss oe bonds for internal improve Communication from Mr. E. c. M Secretary of Paving Dis
 ss NO. l, was referred to the Fiji
 nae Committee.
 .., 'perman Langford offered reso- ':.s' s.'Sa lndorsing the purpose of the ssss'F Rock convention on the 12th
 ess ure an amendment to the anti.
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Continued on page 4 )
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-22
MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS.
The pingree Joint Resolution Dis
cuxsed in the House-No Vote
Yet Taken.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 2O.-In the
house Tuesday the committee on ju-
dietary reported out the joint reso-
the state constitution permitting the
passage of an act changing the taxa
ton of railroads from specific, as at
present, to general taxation upon
their value. 1t was reported without
recommendation. The resolution will
require 67 votes in the house and 20
in the senate to carry.
The house took up the Pingree joint
resolution in the afternoon. Its friends
hoped that a vote would be reached
before night, but the discussion in COM
mittee of the whole developed the fact
that they are not united, having differ
ences on several essential points. No
agreement was reached, and the dis
cussion will be resumed to-day. 1t is
regarded as doubtful whether the meas
ure can get the necessary votes in the
house without being materially
changed.
In the senate resolution to adjourn
to-day until the 9th was tabled by q
vote of 10 to 10. A resolution express
ing sympathy for the Beers and calling
on the president to act as arbitrator
between the two warning nations, w )
defeated. A copy of the house joint
resolution was introduced and re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary,
and in the committee discussion it was
found that it did not meet the approval
of single member.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-22
DECLARES AGAINST SLAVERY.
American Federation Takes Action
on This Question Mt It's Con-
ventiOn ut Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 2O.-The Ameri-
can Federation of Labor Tuesday de-
clared against slavery within the iuris-
diction of the United States in the fol-
lowing language;
I'VE reaffirm our previous position on
this question, namely, that there must be
no slavery or serfdom, by ownership or
contract, tolerated under the American
nag, ana that we will make anyone whose
action shall in any way initiate against
this principle of human freedom resporsi-
BILE for such action in every legitimate
manner open TO u.s."
The significant feature of the eighth
day OF the Federation of Labor con-
vention was a stand taken Tuesday
afternoon in opposition to all wars OF
conquest. The delegates, repres entative
of probably 100000 members of labor
unions, voted unanimously that such
wars, whether waged in Africa, the
Philippines or elsewhere" greatly en-
danger the liberties of the conquered
peoples. The declaration closed with
a reiteration of a sentiment previously
adopted in another form. viz: THAT
we are opposed to any increase of the
standing army of the United States be-
You'd $4,000 officers and enlisted men"
The executive council of the federation
was directed to use every means to
carry out these sentiments.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-22

fore him. Gen. -1awton ard Cen. vcung
arrived at Arayat October 20, with force
of about 5000 men. He next made his
headquarters at Cabanatuan, and took an
active part in dispensing the insurgent
bands in different parts of the country.
About the middle of November the
whereabouts of Gen. Lawton and Gen
Young, on account OF the rapidly of Ill, il
movements. became almost as n.y. steriors
as that of Agunaldo. Gen. Lawton s
troops suffered considerable hardship in
this series of energetic movements. Num-
bers of The soldiers and even some of the Of
fcers were described as marching ahead
half naked. their clothes being torn to
shreds in getting through the jungie.s;
hundreds of them were barefooted, and a II
of them were living on any sort of provi.
sions. Bread was rare, and Caracao meat
and bananas were the staples.
The general was at Tayaug on December
1, his troops having captured large guam
titles of insurgent supplies. Later he re-
turned to Manila. and started December
is TO capture San AIateo, where he was
shot and killed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-22

e.
doorl"
"The burglars. of course. Oh, you poor
heroine!"
eyes, and then came awful screams from
her little brother brings mouse into the
room. Selling my umbrella, went to her
rescue. In the hall l ran into the arms of
man and must have tainted, for the next
thing knew Mr.. Spilldns was telling Ethel
to burn the ostrich feathers on my new
bonnet and see if that would not bring me
toll"
st did, I'm sure! But / thought Mr..
Spilkins was murdered and"
"Well, he wasn't. He had gotten the
stockings and hung them, when he heard
me call for the police and"
"But the groans and Ethel's screams?"
"The groaning noise was young Mr.. Fig
Eleton, singing o serenade of Christmas
hymns under her window. She slept through
that, being reused by her father rafting at
my door, and thinking was murdered"
Gracious! hope that was the end of It'll"
ut wasn't. The police came and seeing
young Fizzleton in the yard, they brought
him in to be identified as the burglar 1t
took half an hour to induce them to let him
60, and then they were still suspicious.
While we were thus engaged, the children
woke up and ate all the candy in their stock
ings. | spent the rest OF the night between
ministering to them and comforting Ethel,
who feared that Mr.. Fzzleton would blame
her for his sufferings. Yes, it was rather an
exciting Christmas, but, as / said, we hope
to be fully recovered from its effects in a
week or two" ELISA ARMSTRONG.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-22
SEVEN PERISH IN FLAMES.
York City Result in Great
Loss of Life.

New York, Dec. 2o.-Two early
morning tenement house fires in this
city resulted in the death of at least
seven persons Tuesday. The greater
loss of life resulted from fire in
the Mentor apartment house, FIVE
story building at the corner of Third
avenue and One Hundred and Second
street, where five persons We're burned
to death and nearly a dozen more or
less seriously injured through burns
or suffocation by smoke. The dead
persons are: Patrick Barrett. SO years
old; Mrs. Patrick Barrett, ~ years
old; Julia Barrett, their six-year-old
daughter; Richard Nickerson, 35 years
old, mechanic, of Cincinnati; an un-
known woman about 25 years old.
The other fire occurred in a five.
story tenement at 4S6 Tenth avenue.
Mrs. Martin Fox and her son George,
2h years old, were burned to death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-22

which tis iHsurgent trenches and the
buildings command. The Americans
were compelled to ford the river under
fire. 1t was while they were lying in
the rice fields and volleying across pre-
paratory to passing the stream that
Gen. Lawton was shot. All except the
officers were behind cover. A staff Off
Ger was wounded about the same time,
and one other officer and seven men
were wounded.
After three hours shooting the Fill
pinos were dispersed into the noun
tains. Col. Lockett took. command
when Gen. Lawton fell.
Officially Confirmed.
Washington, Dec. 2O.-The war de-
partment has received the following
official confirmation of the killing of
Gen. Lawton near San Mateo, Luzon:
"Manila-Gen. Lawton, engaged in driv-
ing insurgents from San Mateo section of
country northeast of Manila, killed instant
ly at $3.50 yesterday morning. A great loss
to us and his country.
(Signed) OTIS"
Gen. Lawton's death was great
shock TO the officers of the war depart
ment, to nearly all of whom he was
known personally. Hitherto his luck in
battle had been marvellous. He had
been in hundreds of skirmishes and
midnight attacks. He was regarded as
man of action and of splendid cour-
age, but was not considered reckless.
He never exposed his men without due
consideration of the risks and the stake.
His men knew this and would unhesi-
tatingly follow his lead under what
. seemed to be the most desperate con-
/ ditions. The Indians came to know him
as the most active, vigilant, wary and
determined of foes, and his pursuit and
capture of Geronimo, the famous
Apache chieftain, has gone down to
history as one of the most remarkable
campaigns ever undertaken with the
small force in hand. Gen. Miles picked
out Lawton to lead the chase after the
Indian chief, and for three months, day
and night without pause, through all
sorts of vicissitudes of weather and per-
sonal suffering, Lawton hung on the
trail like bloodhound until the game
was run to earth, and for the first time
in quarter of century southeastern
Arizona was pacified. Secretary Root
and the president each expressed his
profound grief at the confirmation of
! the report of the generals death.
Died on Eve of Promotion.
1t was learned at the war depart
ment that instructions had been re-