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The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
FARMERS CONGRESS.
Executive Committee to select Next rIao
OF McelIng.

of Meeting.
BOSToN, Oct. 5.--Thc Farmers Ma
tional congress yesterday amended the
constitution, placing the selection OF
the place of meeting III the hands OF
the executive committee instead of 10y
agreement of the congress.
w. B. Powell of Shadcland, Pa, gave
the first address of the morning on "In.
vcntions for Farmers and the discus
sions which followed was largely ON
the needs Of better methods so as to
save the cost of artificial fertilizers
At the afternoon session several rcso.
lutions were adopted w. S. Delano OF
Lee Park, Ncb, read paper on Prob.
Ions Confronting Fnrm Life. "
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
Cox Wins From Graham.

DEs MONIES, Oct. 5.-Jim Graham,
Iowas champion pugilist, was defeated
last night in the third round by Tom
Cox, local celebrity, Young Corbett
was present and bested local negro
fighter in the preliminary contest.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

The Beers demand absolute independ-
ence from Great Britain. If it is not
granted they intend to fight for it. The
latest reports are that the Transvaal gov
ernment will concede all that was de-
manded by Alfred Milner ut the Bioem.
fontstin conference last May Oh condi.
tion that England shall relinquish her
claim of suzeranity over the Transvaal
and grant tn t c uatry indep andence
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
Shot Bride and bridegroom.

MONTGOMERY, Mo-, Oct. 5.-News
has been received of the murder Of
Frank Walker and his bride by Charles
Rankin, "a disappointed lover, who then
killed himself. A child was seriously
wounded by the shots that killed the
couple. All concerned in the tragedy
are prominent residents of NJ ontgomery
county
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
Notice to Non-Resident Defendant.

Kate Lyons will take notice that on
the 9th day of September, 1899, Chester
A. Fuller, justice of the peace of Nor.
folk precinct, Madison county, Nebraska,
issued an order of attachment for the
sum of $50. 66 in an action pending be-
fore him, wherein Louis G.. Mittelstadt
is plaintiff, and Kate Lyons defendant !;
that property OF the defendant consist.
ing of money due the said defendant
and in the hands of B, +. Taylor has
been attached under said order Said
cause was continued to the 3lst day of
October, 1899, at 2 o'clock p. IN.
Dated this 2lst day of Septe M Der, / lS99.
Louis C. MITTELsTADT,
Plaintiff
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

Said one of the witnesses against
Dreyfus, If all the officers having
mistresses were driven out OF the
army, there would scarcely remain an
officer on the general staff" A pleas
ant statement for The fellows who
perJure themselves so gayly FOR the
honor of the army and the welfare Of
France
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

LILA, Peru, Oct. 5.-It is reported
that General Caceras will today publish
a manifesto announcing his retirement
from participation in the revolution in
progress. This step, it is asserted, will
mean the complete collapse of the in
surgent movement
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

The loss of health is more" Health
is lost by neglecting to keep the blood
pure, but it is regained by purifying, en-.
riching and vitalizing the blood with
the great health restorer, Hoods Sarsa.
parilla. Thousands who thought health
had been permanently lost have been
made perfectly well by taking this great
medicine. Your experience may be the
same
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
sieler Case Thrown out of Court.

BUTTE, Neb., Oct. 5.-The final chap
ter in the case of Nicholas Sieler, ex-
county treasurer, was reached yester'
day, when Judge Westover dismissed
the case and discharged the defendant.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
Tandem Record Broken.

BRoCKToN, Mass, Oct. 4-Ben Mon-
roe of Memphis and Charles Mccarthy
of St, Louis broke the national profess
sional tandem pacing record for mile
i'll ;37 80. Previous record, held by
Butler Brothers, 40.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

WANTED.-Local or travelling sales.
man, salary or commission, to handle
our oils, greases, petrolatum, and good
side line. Goods guaranteed. Prices
low. No freight, and prompt delivery.
Address Penn Petrolatum Company.
Main Office and Refinery, Coraopolis,
Pa
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

If some of the people who are criti-
cising tho foreign policy of the COVER
ment and really know very little about
it anyway, would turn their attention
to much needed reforms in their own 10.
Caliiy, there would be much more good
accomplished.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

Sir Thomas Lipton possesses many
OF the characteristics of the true sport.
ing man. He declares that If the Sham
rock is beaten he will not have word
If complaint To make, and the first
thing he will think of in that event
will be the best plan for building an
other vessel sufficiently faster To win
the cup next year. The matter of fair
play he does not consider for mo-
ment saying that that is something
which is taken for granted and which
he Is just as certain TO get in this coun.
Try as he would be in his own. If
Dunrayen had exhibited the same
spirit when he was last here, there
would not have been the disgraceful
iiasco which marked the Defender
Nalkyrie III contests.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

A. r. Witter, formerly III business in
this city, is candidate for clerk of the
district court i'll Wayne county on the
republican ticket Those Wayne county
republicans know good man when
they see him, and Mr. Witter will un.
doubtcdly be elected.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

Mexico allowed President Dina 800, 900
TO spend on his trip to Chicago. 1t
would seem to the average newspaper
man that by practicing economy he
might get through on that and have
enough left for candy for the children
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

Young Cornelius Vanderbilt, who of.
Tended his father Ivy marrying against
his will, has been cut off with the paltry
sum $40, ,OOO, 900 Let this be n warning
10 hoadstrong young men.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
Fro.t Cutchr. VeIery Crop.

Iowa FALLS. Ia, Oct. The early
frost this fall entailed total loss to
Farwell & Westgate of this city in the
destruction of their entire crop of celery.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 5.-At Exposition
park yesterday j. A. r. Elliott defeated
W. r. Crosby of Batavia, N. Y, in a
race for the st. Louis Republic cup.
killing 100 birds straight to Crosby's 81.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
st. Louis. 4 PittSburg, 3.
Philadelphia, I; Baltimore, 5.
Chicago, 4 Louisville, 3.
Washington, | Brooklyn, ..
Boston, q: New York, I.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

=. L.. Gardner IL n man tho people
believe will make II good sheriff, and
they are going to elect him to that posi-
tion next month.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

1t Is authoritatiyely stated that when
George Dewey was commander In
the United States navy at the time OF
the Nirginius massacre he. in common
with almost everybody else. thought
that war with Spain was inevitable.
He requested that in the event Of hos
tilities the duty Of capturing the city
Of Manila should be assigned to him.
There was no war at that time, and
Dewey was compelled to wait many
years for an opportunity to demon.
strate that his opinion of the vulner-
ability OF the Queen City OF the Philip
pines was correct. But when the time
came he was on hand to make history
and II naval hero in few hours. There
was not half so much luck in the de-
struction of the Spanish fleet by Dewey
as many persons are wont to assert,
and the careful historian will be moral
ly certain to admit that fact when the
events of that memorable May day
come TO be written dispassionately
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

N"r"'S'ah ''ohccfs meet h' pe'orah.
DEBORAH, Ia, Oct. 5.-The Norws-
gian Pioneer Association of America
held it's second trienniul meeting in De-
corah yesterday on Luther college
campus. Hon. Rasmus B. Anderson of
Madison was the principal speaker, but
there were a number of short addresses.
Last night tie delegates and their
friends participated in a banquet. A
number of well known Norwegians were
present from various points in the north
West
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, Oct. 5.-Glan.
nors has broken out among the govern.
mcnt stock at Fort Riley. Seventeen
horses were killed yesterday. Twenty
five cords of wood have been hauled out
to use in burning the carcasscS. Five
veterinarians are busy examining the
stock and vaccinating all not con-
dcmned. The disease is supposed to
have been brought by mules shipped in
from the south last summer to pasture
on the reservation
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05

Hoods Pills are gentle, yet always
effective.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
.zesthJNNius

Frum Applejack Farm, wich il next tn
Grover Clevelani's. in the stait nv Moo
Gersey.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-10-05
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.

state,
Nor Supreme Judge
NJ H. RErSE .. .......... Iincolh
gor Regents ~ tho state UuiyrslW
T. q. MyGuON ........... ........ omhhh
pR WmltNW II EN .......... Nnswnrth
judicial.
Eur Judge vt the smith District
\ \ WELCu .... ..,. wayne
County.
Clerk District Court ....... .tuH. SCuNLNNn.
County Clcrk ...... ...,.....,.... FhiLir BNtoh'
Treasurer .........,... ......''.'. T. MILES
sheriff .,................. .........S. l.. GNWpNrR,
County Judge ........... .......',S. \. MNRN'
Superintendent Public lnstruction 49,.
Observation-Disclosures. GEoRuI W. SNipER
Coroner r......,........, . Epw NWp TANNER
SURVIVOR ......... ..... W. II. Lowe
aonty Commissioner, First District .......
................ .......... ..-.,. \ lRlN SMITH
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Of the Public Schools of Jefferson
 County Year Ending June 30, 99

For the benefit of our readers, we publish the following statement of tbe public school funds of Jefferson county for year ending June 90, 1899:
 RECEIPTS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08

Toll, trustee, was read referred to Board Of Public Affairs.
 Aid. Fox moved that Board uf Public Affairs use their own discre- ton relative to bridge at Brump's \ Bayou Carried
 Aid. Meyer moved that contract for feeding city prisoners be award ed to J aek Cook at 10 cents per meal for each prisoner. Carried.
 Petition from citizens for the cleo ton of L. Cnrrie. r. Nj Bridges anu T. N Clary as cits weighers, read and filed.
 The Council then went into elec- ton of city weighers, resulting in the election of E. Gurrie and r. NJ. Bridges as weighers for scales No. and ?. respectively.
 Ald Fox nominated Mr. W. L. De woody to fill the unexpired term Of Capt :. Geisreiter as member of Board of Public Affairs There being no other nominations. Mir. 0eweody was elected by aeelamatiou.
 Communiea tion from Mir W. M Hewitt was read and referred to Board of Public Affairs.
 Aid, Fox moved that City Treasu- Ter be requested to report at next meeting why the tax on telephone and telegraph poles has not been collected Carried
 Ald Fox moved that City Attor- ney be authorized to settle back li- cense with .. M. Philpot and Brew ster & Henslee, on basis of this ear. Carried,
 No other business coming up. the Council then adjourned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
COL. ROGERS DEAD WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SETTLERS IN PINE
 BLUFF. A GRAND OLD MAN.
Once in Congress, Served as Post master Trustee of First Meth
 0dist Church Erected Here

The sad intelligence of the death of Col A. A, c. Rogers, which oe- cured at Los Angeles, Cal, on the evering O. July 27th, reached Pine Bluff Monday night, and cast deeu gloom of sorrow over the entire community.
 Col. Rogers was about 80 years at age. He came to, and settled ius Pine Bluff, from Tennessee, hls na- tive State, in 1853. and took an az tive interest In the early progress and history of Pine Bluff. He con- ducted successful mercantile bust ness in this city before the war and enjoyed the distinction of being a trustee of the first Methodist church erected n Pine Bluff.
 He was man who was universal- ly esteemed, owing to his strong convictions, and although a Union man during the days of secession, he main tained the friendship aud confidence Of those who opposed his views. Soon after the war be was sent to Congress from this (the Sec ond) district and proved valuable man in that position. After the ex- piration of his term in that body, he Was appointed postmaster Of the Pine Bluff postofiee.
 Twelve years ago he moved to Los Angeles, Cal, where he spent the remaining days of his useful life with his daughters, Mrs. E. T. flag gin and Mrs. John H. Pirtle, bis faithful wife having died ten years ago.
 Ia Col. Rogers Pine Bluff had true and devoted friend. Although many miles away, he took an inter- est in her welfare and was eyer ready to assist her if he knew his assistance might be beneficial. He was devoted husbard and father
 To the oereaved relatives we ex- tend our heartfelt sympathy and condolence ln the hour of sorrow and affiiction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
HUNDREDS OF NEGROES LEAVING PARGOULD
 AS ORDERED.
A MASS MEETING HELD.
By the Better Class of White People and the Matter Properly
 Discussed.

PARAGoULD, Ark, Aug. 7--Ex- eitement over the negro exodus has not abated, although less than 9 negroes are left in town. Depreda= hons were continued last night and the cabins where the remaining negroes reside were stoned. The Stancil hotel was stoned and win dow lights knocked out, but the clerk, Curd Cupp, fired into the mob and dispersed #. A notice was left on the door of Chas. Wyse, 3 wealthy colored barber, ordering him and his assistants to leave. #yse has lived here nearly all his life. He owns a pretty home, hand. somely furnished, is a man ot cour- age and will defend bis property and his person with his life, if necessary. Extra police have been pat on duty by Mayor Thompson tonight and as the marauders are believed to be the lowest element of the white population it is thought that there will be no trouble of 8 serious nature.
 The trouble dates from Thursday night Of last week, at which time 8 self vigilance committee visited the negro citizens of Paragonld and left the following notice:
 You are hereby notified to leave the city of Paragould, bag and bag gage, on or before aext Saturday night, aud never return again for apy purpose whatsoever, or suffer the consequences of staying. Your presence Is obnoxious to the major fly of people living here; you are not desired or wanted as citizens, and you had better heed this warn. ing and leave town while the oppor- tunlty is offered, or 1t will be tue worse for you. Ttis is the last notice, and if you are found within the corporate limits Of the city after the time specified we will not be re- sponsible for the consequences.
 The negroes wer4 alarmed and on the following day many of them ap- piled to the mayor of Paragould for protection, but he declined to as- sure them that he would protect them, at the same time stating that be dio not endorse the action of the whitecappers.
 On Friday night the trains leav- ing Paragould were crowded with darkies who were fleeing to other
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08

parts Of the State. None of them had oaen killed and none were shot at, but they were alarmed for their safety.
 Saturday morning many of the best citizens of the town held a mass meeting at the court house, where numerous speeches were made and resolutions favorable to tbe blacks were passed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
FRANCHISE HAS EXPIRED.
The Papers Upon Which Mr. Wood
 Was Operating Are Useless Now

The renewed franchise, which was granted Mir Henry c. Wood, the electric car line promoter, expired last night, August ', and now Pine Bluff will have to sit and wait until some other capitalists take up the matter and attempt to secure the much needed enterprise for our city.
 There is no doubt in the minds of tbe Aldermen and the citizens in general of this city, but that Mr. Wood was working in good faith. He was at his own expense during the entire time he worked to land the electric line and light plant tor this city, and toe blame for his fail ure to do so, should not fall wholly upon his shoulders.
 The petition presented the City Council last night by citizens of this city for the formation of a public improvement district, means a step in the direction of the municipal ownership of public utilities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08

The best report ever submitted to the City Council in the history of Pine Bluff. was turned in last night by Chief of Police PIilpot and Police Judge Brown. The cash was S1O2S &. Committed $l4O Appeal ed S28, and remitted SIG. This speaks most commendabIe for the police tie partment and only demonstrates their excellent ability as officials and their hustling powers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
PETITIONS SFILED
4 Railroad Asks That Damages be
 Assessed for Right.of Way.

The Pine Bluff & Western Rail. way, Exparte, Monday afternoon filed petitions in the circuit court in this city, asking that jury be em- panelled and assess damages for the amount of right of way used across east half ,, 6, 3, the property of Mrs. Annie Norris.
 A similar request was made in re- gard to the right of way used across the southeast quarter nol theast quarter, 34, 3, 10, which is the property of Constable J. H. Pilklng- ton, of Washington township.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08

Communication from Capt. s. Geis- reiter tenderlng his resignation as a member of ths Board of Public All fairs vas read and accepted, and a resolution passed thanking him for his efficient services on the board.
 Communication from D. W. Car
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
A NEGRO POSTMASTER
Arrested and Charged With ylolat-
 ing 8 Postal Law,

Miles Lambert, negro, and one of President McK.nley's own selec. tions, and who was put in charge of the postoffce at Toronto, Ark, with the title of postmaster attached to his cap, was arraigned before Unit ed States Commissioner Burnett this morning to answer a charge of violating the postal laws, by signing the names of persons to government vouchers, when it should be signed by the ones to whom they are made out, When the person to whom the voucher is made out, cannot write, be shall sign by mark, with a witness signature as proof.
 The case was continued until Fri. day August 11th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
MET MONDAY NIGHT IN REGULAR SESSlON-TW0
 ALDERMEN ABSENT
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
or the building Of an Electric ....s.s s.s= Light, Street Car Plant
 and City Hall.

The City Council met in regular session Monday night, Mayor Alex ander present and presiding and all members except Aids. Langford and Veil present.
 Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
 Bills as approved by the Finance Committee were allowed.
 Reports of Police Judge and Chief for July were recetvedland filed, Bills oi Light < Water Co., for lights for month of July, referred to Water and Light Committee Bills of Graphic, Commercial and Courier were allowed.
 It was moved and carried that $500 be paid Mir. F. G. Bridges, as part payment in settlement of suit in which said Bridges was plaintiff and City of Pine Bluff defendant. Moved and earned that matter of advertising horse sold to Jack Tur- han be referred to Board of Public Affairs.
 On motion of Aid. Clement. the Board of Public Affairs was directed to purchase q horse for scayenger cart.
 Aid. Meyer moved that Board of Health be reQu4 4sted to issue a pro cIamation ordering all weeds cut down. Carried
 Aid. Owen moved that Sanitary Committee be requested to confer with Board of Health in regard to putting city in sanitary condition. Carried.
 Aid. Fox reported that during July the pressure was up to standard but domestic pressure not SO good, and Clerk was directed to notify Water and Light Co.
 Ordinance applopriating money for repair of streets and alleys was read three times and adopted. Petition from W. L. Dewoody re- garding removal of frame house within fire.limits. read and referred to Fire Department Gommittee, 10 report at next meeting.
 Petition of eleven citizens tC create an improvement district comprising the whole city, for the purpose of building an electric light plant, street railway and city hall, was read and granted. and the City Attorney directed to take Lecessary steps to form district. Following is the petition;
 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Pine Bluff, Ark;
 We, the undersigned residents and property owners of real estate of the City of Pine Bluff, hereby petition your honorable body to take the necessary steps for the es establishment of an improvement district embrac- ing the whole of the territory within the corporate limits of said city, for the purpose of erecting, building and constructing aD electric lighting plant, and electric street railway and the building of city hall.
 J. P. ALEXANDER,
 w. H. LANGFoRD,
 W. W. BYRD,
 JOHN B. SPEERs.
 N. T. WHITE,
 J. F. HUTT,
 J. B. TALBOT,
 W. H. WEsTBRooK,
 W. RILEY.
 JAS. GOULD,
 J. E. RYAN. Communication from Capt. s. Geis- reiter tenderng his resignation as a member of ths Board of Public All fairs Was read and accepted, and resolution passed thanking him for his efficient services on the board Communication from D. w. Car
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08
MR JOHN SMITH SICK
Was Found Lying on the Porch of
 the Lambert Hotel thls Evening

Mir. John Smith, former brake man for the Cotton Belt road, was taken to the police headquarters this afternoon and physicians were summoned to attend him. When found be was lying on the porch Of the Lambert Hotel in the Eastern part of the city suffering greatly from illness. He recently quit the Cotton Belt on account of Ill health. He enjoys a large acquaintance throughout railroad circles in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08

Miss Mary Sherman, nf Little Rock, will visit friends in this city in few days. She will also visit Sulphur Springs few weeks before returning home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-08

Dewer-A magnificent ortratts size 14x2l inches, of the Here Of Manila Bay caa be had by filling out coupon found on page ? of this paper, and sending 10 cents witA same to this office. It Is one of tho most magnificent pieces of ktho- graphing ever produced in 10 colorss Send for it.
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 Miss Helen Rosenberg left thiG morning for Mountain Valley Springs, where she will enjoy two wepks vaca tion.