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The age-herald., 1899-04-12
rif-n DESPERATE NEGRO LANDED IN JAIL
Charley Nelson, Escaped Mur- derer, Captured at Pine Hill.
SPIRITED AWAY FROM MOB
Which Awaited His Arrival at Selma and Taken to Montgomery-Was Sentenced to Hang on Feb-
 ruary 24 Last

Montgomery, April 1.-Charley Nelson, an escaped negro murderer and desperado, was lodged in jail here tonight. He was arrested near Selma today after trying to kill the deputy sherlffs who have been fol- lowing him. Over 309O citizens awaited his arrival at Selma from Pine Hill, the little town near where he was captured, and to avoid trouble, Nelson was quickly transfer red and brought to Montgomery for safe keeping He is one of the most desperate characters ever known in the state.
 Nelson killed Shelly Summer near Car lowville. in this county, in 1S97 He was captured, tried and sentenced to. hang February 2l last, but before that date ar rived he escaped.
 Several weeks later he returned to the city and was surrounded at night by Sher- if Lun<e4zin and a posse in house on tho south side of the river He managed to shoot his way out, three of his balls taking effect in Sheriff Lumpkins shoulder For several weeks nothing was heard of him, but during March he showed up near the place where he murdered Summer and at tackled Summers brother A number of shots were exchange and Nelson disappear ed in the woods.
 That night he posted notice on the doors of several white citizens notifying them that he would sooner or later kill them. The country was secured for him, but he could not be found.
 This morning about 10 o'clock Nelson. in company with three other negroes, came in sight. As they approached Nelson was cev- cred with two Winchesters and ordered to throw up his hands. Instead he reached under his overcoat for his Winchester, fumbled and dropped it. As he turned to run the deputies fired. One bail shattered his right arm near the shoulder and an other cut the fingers Of the right hand and then commenced chase of a half milo. The capture was finally effected. On the negro was found two pistols, a dirk and 100 cartridges.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
CAPABILITIES OF FILIPINos
Admiral Dewey Writes Letter to Sec
 retary Long

Admiral Dewey Writes Letter to Sec
 rotary Long
 Washington, April 11.-Admiral Dewey has written to the secretary of the navy as follows. respecting the capabilities of the Filipinos:
 Manila, February g, 1899. '"rhe good effects practically of taking the natives into the service of the govern ment have been lost sight of and from the first large numbers of them have been en- ployed at the Cayite naval station as me- chanics and laborefs in eoaling and man. ming tugs and launches.
 ''l regret to state that the latter experi- ment has been only a partial success, as nearly all of the mechanics and laborers left on the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and the Filipinos and a. e now believed to be in Filipino ranks.
 "I am unable to state now much of this was due to intimidation and fcco.ble im- pressment into the army by the so-called Filipino republic, but from the statement Of some who are returned and owing to the fact that nearly all who live in coal lighters and turreta, that is under cur im mediate protection, have remained it would appear that intimidation was a large fac tor in tke disappearance of the work-nen It is well known that the Aguinaldo gov- ernment is a severe military dcspotism , Although under the rule of the ted States the character of te natives will oer- tainly improve, q sudden change is not 70 be expected. A few of them might be onl- poyed on transports and vessels of the kind: indeed. the I7ilipinos quartermasters who have been serving on the Nan Shan and Zafro since the purchase of these vessels have alway1 been unsatisfactory, but becaue of their long association with Americans and Englishnen they belong to a class apart from the great majority"
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS.
Democrats Successful in Majority of
 the Cities.

 T New York, April 11.-City elections were held in New Jersey today.
 Lawrence Pagan (dem.) was reelected mayor of Hohoken by about HOO over William Stuhn Qnd. dem.) and William Schell (rep).
 The council will stand: Eight democrats, one republican and one independent demo- crat.
 In Jersey City Mayor Hoos (dem) was elected by 3696 over Watson Gep). The democrats elected every councilman ex- ccpt one.
 The republicans carried Trenton, elect ing Frank o. Briggs mayor by about 100.
 In Paterson Mayor Hinchcliffe (dem.) was reelected by 2,500.
 In Newark the returns had not been completed by midnight but republicans carried the city by about 800. The repub- jeans appear to have carried the coun- a1
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
New Torpetlo Boat

London April 1.-The Albatross, a new type of torpedo boat destroyer, just built at the yards of Thorncroft & Co.,, at Chis- wck has atttained speed of 8 knots, making this record on her trial trip with the admiralty officials on board
 This is the highest speed reached by any war vessel. The destroyer is 227 feet long and 21 feet in the beam, with a draught of S14 feet.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
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BULLOCK COUNTY OFFICIALS
Checked Up by Assistant Examiner
 Foster.

Montgomery, April 11.-tspecial.)-Assist ant Examiner of Public Accounts w. R Foster has reported to the governor on the examination of the books of three Bull lock county officers, where he has been en- gagged for some weeks.
 The accounts Of A. H. Pickett, former clerk of the circuit court, were found to be correct, with the exception of two errors aggregating a total of S2Ss6 due the state.
 J. l.. Roberts, former sheriff of Bullock. was found to be due the state sG.6j for sixteen days ovcrchargc on feed bill.
 Sheriff I. F. Ritch was found to be due to the state S27.02 on two items.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
IinI,nrt is I.hI,rorInc

Washington. April 11.-yiee President Ho- bart has shown improvement today, sitting up for while and appearing very cheer ful. At the same time, his. condidan Is stlll considered serious. and complete quiet is enjoined. |
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
Word from Agoncillo

London, April n.-Agoncillo, the agent of Aguinaldo, who is still in Paris suffering from influenza, has written a letter to the Assoca ated Press saying: Tt is absolutely false that Aguinaldo is willing to accept an autonomst system similar to that in Diana. cnly one ideal-absclute Independence as the only source of general welfare.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
BRYAN IN MISSOURI.
Addressed Legislature From Capitol
 Steps.

Steps.
 Jefferson City, Mo. April 11.-Colonel Will liam j. Bryan addressed the Missouri leg islatugc tliis afternoon from the capitol steps in order to accommodate the big crowd, 1000 people being present. He spoke against trusts, the income tax decision and denounced gold bugs" declared against the anneXa tion of Cuba and Porto Rico and the conquest of the Philippine islands. He declared that the republicans sent committee to England to get rid of bi mctaliism and had the gold standard lweRty-three years before they knew it. Colonel Bryan was given reception by Governor and Mrs. Stevens at the eXo cutivA mansion tonight. Members of the lesisla- ture attended.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
NEGRO MURDERER KILLED.
Shot by Posse Near Gallon While Re-
 sisting Arrest.

SlStlng ArT6SI
 Selma. Ala, April n-George Wicker strop. a negro, wanted for murder was killed today near Gallon by a possee who were in search of him. The negro was dis covered in a tree with his rifle drawn on the sheriff. A well-aimed shot from one Of the party brought Wickerstrop tumbling from the tree. He was dead When he reached the ground fire having been open ed from every gun in the crowd when he came down.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
ALL DEMOCRATS STAND TOGETHER

The democracy of Alabama is fast get ting together in support of a constitutions convention. A few macontents must eith- CT go with the party or sulk in their tents
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
REBELS ATTACK
 MACARTHUR'S LINE
RepuISed by Gen, Wheaton With Heavy LoSS-1he Natives
 Tear lip Railroad.

Washington, April 1.-The following dis patch has been received from General Otis:
 Manila, April Il. "Adjutant General Washington:
 insurgents attacked MacArthur's line of railway communication last night in considerable force, but were repused by Wheaton with heavy loss. Wheaton's casu- altles, three killed and twenty wounded.
 HOTIs." The following dispatch gives additional information concerning the fight at Santa Cruz
 Manila, April Il. "Adjutant-General, Washington:
 "Lawton's success at Santa Cruz is more complete than reported yesterday. The enemy left ninety-three uniformed dead on the field and a number seriously wounded Lawton captured the city without destruc- ton Of property. Hiss loss is ten wounded slightly except two; one since died Lieu tenant Filing was the only officer wounded slight, in hand. The enemy retired east ward. Lawton in pursuit this morning.
 "OTIS.' The attack of the insurgents upon the railway north of Manila indicates to the war department officials that while General
 
 insurgents took to the mountains and jun gles to the right of the railway and have peon watching an opportunity to capture the road at some point, and thus cut off the main body of the army northward The re- pulse of the natives showed that they had not sufficient force to accomplish their pur- pose.
 Natives Under Guise Of Friendship It is supposed that many of the rebels who attacked General MacArrhuJr's $ line of communication and who were repulsed by the troops commanded by General Wheaton were natives who entered the region in the guise of friendliness. They had seemingly secreted arms in several places and fired on the Americans from the bushes at So olose range that they could be heard talking. One of the Filipinos yelled in English: wv will give you damned Americans enough o1 this before We are through"
 The rebels undermined the railroad al Marlalao and unspi1ed the rails in an ef- fort to wreck train, while the railroad gang participated in the fight. The work oi the geoels was discovered and repaired before a train arrived TO General Wheaton is preparing to punish the Filipinos. The military gunboats Napidan and La Guna de Bay have succeeded in entering the Santa Cruz river and have captured a small unalned Spanish gunboal and three launches which they discovered there. The military guEboat Oeste has brought thirty-two rebel wounded, one dead fili.ico and six wounded Americans 10 the host&ta tai. It is now known that ninety-tlreel in surgents were killed during the capture of Santa Cruz tn
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
Commissioners Hurried Away

Attention was next turned to getting out the joint instructions and hurryng the commissioners away. If it became i'm possible to catch the boat on the 18th, ar engagements may be made for a special steamer from Honolulu and there is even a chance hat the United States may as- sign a naval vessel to carry the high commission to Samoa. This courtesy would undoubtedly be extended if the war ships were not so actively engaged at the present time.
 In an authoritative quarter today it was stated that reports of German protests against Admiral Kautz's course in refer ence to the treatment of the cruiser Fake was unwarranted. All the negotiations. it is said in the highest German quarters, are of such a character as to bring the gov ernments more closely together instead of separating them.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
s'' lis Worfh a
 Bag of Gold. ''

Tbis applies to nothing bet- ter fhan tie glorious Spring time that noves auVerdnre to life and brfngs around he day quhen all hanaanity can ha0e an opportanfty to cleanse heir blood and tfns pat into opera tion all Ae health and vigor flat $ possible. Everybody naturally farnS to Amenca's s GsafeSt Spring Ne dfcine, Hoods Sarsaparilla, to prepare them- selves for the joys and pleasures of sum- mer. A neuer diSappointS.
 Coitre For 42 years 1 had goitre or swellings on my neck, which was dis couraging and troublesome. Rheumatism also annoyed me. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me completely and the swelling has entirely disappeard. A lady in Michigan saw my previous testimonial and used Hoods and was entirely cured of the game trouble. She thanked me for recommend ing it." MRS. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 4G5 Lovel Street, Kalamazoo, Mich.
 Blood Po!son-"I lived in a bed of fire for years owisg to blood poisoning that fol- lowed small pox. It broke out all over my body itching intensely. Tried doctors and hospitals in vain. l tried Hoods Sarsapa- rilla. It helped. I kept at it and was en- tirely erred. I could go on the honsetops and shout about it.' MRS. J. T. W1LuAMs, Carbondale, Pa.
 Bad Blood" Although past 70 years of age I am thoroughly well. It was three bottles of Hoods Sarsaparila that made me so after spending over SG0 in medical attendance. My trouble was q raw sore on my ankle." MRs. LOUISA MASON, Court Street, Lowell, Mass.
 Kidneys -" My kidneys troubled me, and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla which gave prompt relief better appetite. My sleep is refreshing. It cured my wife also MICHAEL BOYLE, 3f73 Denny Street, Pittsburg Pa.
 RheunaGi5yn My husband was obliged to give up work on account of rheu- matisnl. No remedy helped until he used Hoods Sarsa3ariila, which permanently cnred him. It cured my daughter of ca tarrh. give it to tho children with good results" MBs J. 5. McMATH, Stamford. Ct. Hodd SSae.1abosll%
 6 Jaa;zZ
 Hoods Fills cure liver HIS, tlie non.irrifating and on.y cathsr e to taks with Esods sarsaparila.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE

Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets removes the cause that produces la grippe The gen. vine has l.. B. O., on each Tablet, 25c.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
GaNEEh BROS DRY GOODS

Alabama-Fair and warmer Wednesday,; Fresh sautherly winds Thursday, fair.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
New Turn in Affairs

The new turn in affairs resulted from conferences held by the German ambas- sador Dr. Von Holleben. first with Seere- tary Hay at the state department and then at the British embassy; Sir Julian Paunce- g fote and NIT. Eliot, the British high com- missioner. Dr. Won Holleben's announce mcnts were particularly agreeable to the American and British authorities, coming after the unofficial cables from London and Berlin indicating that a serious hitch might occur The ambassador made known the wish of the German government that the commission should leave at once, catching the boat from San Francisco next week. He gave assurance that Germany would CO., operate to that end by naming her com missioner although he did not officially an- nounce that Baron Sternbery was to be the man.
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
Consuls Acted Under Excitement

The fact that the three consuls at Apia, in a moment of exoitment, sanctioned the establishment of the provisional govern ment, though regretted here. is not regard cd as affecting the merits of the American and British contention as these three of fcials, it is said, had no right to do any thing in contravention of the treaty such as was involved in the suspension of part of the machinery. of the government pro- Vided for by that convention.
 Some surprise is expressed by the de- partment officials at the rnisconception en- tertained in Germany of the terms of Ad- miral Kautz's proclamation. and it is pointed out that according to the terms of the proclamation as printed here Ad- niral kautz did not say that 'tall three consuls had expressed a willingness to annul tho provisional government" but that meeting of the consuls had been called and that a decision has been reach ed to annul the provisional arrangement
The age-herald., 1899-04-12
THE TROUBLE
 IN THE SAMOAS
Germany May Demand DiSavow-
 al of Kautzs Action.
BERLIN PRESS VERY BITTER
Think Germany Has Misconceived Terms of Kautz's Proclamation The Commissioners Will
 Be Hurried Away

Washington. April 11.-As it has been strongly intimated in the Berlin dispatches that the German government was about to make demand for a disavowal of Ad- miral Kautzs actions, it may be stated that our government will certainly not ac- cede to any such request in advance of full knowledge of all the facts in the case and conviction that the admiral acted wrongly the presumption being that our officers have acted with due proprety un- til the contrary is shown to be the case.
 If Admiral Kautz found Mataafa, the self-constituted king, with his thirteen chiefs, dominating the affairs of the island . involving the suspension of tho functions of the supreme court and of the municipal council, formally and duly established by treaty, then it was his duty, according to the state department to bring the condi- tions at once to conformity with the treaty. If this involved the dissolution of the pro- visional government there can be no legal complaint, it is said, by any one of the three treaty powers who have bound them- selves to carry out and maintain the treaty of Berlin.
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A STRONG LETTER.
s2259

The following letter from Dr. Leali of Kingsland. relative to operations performed at that place, is self-ex- planatory:
 Kingsland, Ark, July g. 1899. Major Newman, Pine Bluff.
 My Dear Sir:-I am sorry 1 failed to see you yesterday and answer your letter in person. In the matter of Dr. Raschbaum's optical work in the town of Kingsland will say that he performed two capital opera tions on the eye, and made a perfect sue cess of both. I witnessed both oper- ations. One of them was so compli- cated that it required the prompt care of skillful operator to prevent a dire result, but such care was fully taken by Dr. Raschbaum, and the operation concluded with splendid results. Both patients are nearly recovered from the operations to- day. l am only a country practi- tioner, but sufficiently .ersed in the technique of opthalmic surgery to tell good from bad work in that nro- fession. The above statement can be verified by referring to the pa- tents themselves and the best citi- zens of Kingsland.
 Yours very respectfully,
 CHARLES LEALI, M. D.
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The citizens of Dermott have offer ed reward of $350 and Gov. Jones $35O, for the capture of Worth Bot torff, the Iron Mountain telegrapher who stabbed and killed John Kline, a llneman for the same company, at Dermott last Saturday. The gener- al feeling m that section is very bit ter against Bottorff, as he was con- sidered a dangerous character and a bad citizen. If apprehended he will doubtless be convicted, for his past record is against him.
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Ask your doctor why he WalLe Drug Co. hH more prescriptions than any other drug store in Pine Bluff, and he will tel you because their drugs are absolutely pure and their prescription department is in the hands of pharmacists who under stand their profession, and prompt ness in delivery of medicine and pre- scriptiOns to the sick at modera te prices. If you want your prescrip- tions quick get them from Walk CT Drug Go. If.any old time will do, go somewhere else. W
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Dr. ]. w Baird. for several years in the employ of Dewoody & Co., in this city is a visitor in the city to- day. Dr. Baird has disposed of his drug business in Clarendon. Ark, and together with his wife will leave in few days for Nashville. Tenn which place they will make their future home.
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NOTICE. .

On and after Mon day, July 3l. We will have on a special de- livery wagon. Any Groceries ord ere d from us will be sent immediately.
 Joe c. Meyer & Go
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A small blaze at the home of Dr. H. k. Williams on Twelfth avenue Monday evening, and which was i'm mediately extingaished. 0ccasioned the blowing of the fire whistle and a run for the fire department. No damage was done.
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Miss Emma Mann, who attended the National Educational Associa- tion's meeting at Los Angeles, Cal, and who has been traveling with d party of sight-seers since it's adjourn ment, will return home Friday.
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Mir. Geo. S. Valiant, city editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial, passed through the city today en route to West Point to vitit his brother, Rig by D Valiant. who is a cadet at the military school. He is one of Pine Bluffs most popular young newpa- per men.-Ark Democrat,
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Lost-On July 2S, on Olive street between 3rd and Sth avenue, one letter addressed to Mrs. Anger King. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving same at W. R. Birming- ham, carriage repository, on Main st. 259
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ssTo Threw Good Money After bad will but increase my pain" l you have thrown away money for med icines that did not cure, now begin toking Hoods Sarsaparill, the medi- cine lat never disappoints.
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Rev. W. D. Buckner has returned from Little Rock. where he attended the golden wedding celebration Of ex-Gov. Churchill. The affair was one of the most elaborate events of it's kind ever given in this state.
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For something GOOD TO EAT go to Merchants Exchange Restaurant. Everything that the market affords. Open day and night. 263
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Mrs. Gabe Meyer and daught r, Mrs. Leo Kastor and son Dot. left this morning for Nit. Nebo, where they will sojourn several weeks.
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Dr. L.. B. Raschbaum, OcnlIst and Aurist, is prepared to exam inc and fit the eye scientifically free of charge for the next 80 days. 265
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MT. Van H. Williams, the young man who was shot at Sheridan last Thursday evening by some unknow party, is reported to be improving and his recovery is now assured.
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Miss Helen Rosenberg, the popu- lar saleslady at the Grand Leader is taking a much needed vacatlo
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Mir. F. Nj. Rosenberg. one of the most competent of Pine Bluffs busi- ness men, has retuened from busi- ness visit to Little Rock,
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Mir Gmam Lawton returned yes terday from a "business" visit to Stuttgart. It is rumored that "Gil' is soon to wed charming society belle cf that city.
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Mir. E. T. Mcconnell, superintend- ent of the Arkansas State peniten- tiary, k in the city. He aecompan- jed the several hundred conviets to this city Monday,
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Watermelons on ice at SkidmOre's s Bakery, Lext door to Gould-Gal- braith Supply Co. 259
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The Walker Drug Company is the place to have your prescriptions filled. "
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Capt. W. Il. Wright. the famous oil min man, has returned from Mem phis, where he attended the Cotton Eeeders' Convention.
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After brief visit with his family here, Mir. c. H. Owens has again stook to the road'' wich his famous goods as a reminder.
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Mir. Joe c. Meyer and sister, Miss May, are visiting Miss Carrie Bur ganer in Hot Springs.
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Telephone your orders to Joe c Meyer < Co. and get them at once No waiting.
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Mr. Ed Owen, former Pine Bluff boy. but now residing in Ft. Smith, was a visitor here Monday.
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Mrs. Ed Aronson. who has been visiting relatives in St. Louis, has returned home.
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Misses Alice Tanner and Mary HnlI, of swan Lake, were visitors in the city Sunday.
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Orange Mitchell was arrested this morning on a charge of obtaining money by fraudulent means.
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Messrs. A. Townsend and s. E. swett, two well known Arkansas Citians, are in the city today.
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Miss Hennie Blum leaves this ai- ternoon for St, Louis, where she will visit relatives for the remainder Of the heated term.
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Miss Cassidy of Texa rkana, is the guest of Mrs. J. c. Fox on East Sixth avenue.
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WHETHER FORECAST.

Fair, continued warm tonight aud Wednesday.