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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-02

Miss Viola McWilliams was the first on the program. The subject of her paper was Our State and It's Great Men" Her delivery was per. feet, her paper we'll prepared and without exertion she held the close attention of her hearers throughout. She was received with much enthu- siasm.
 MT. Roy Cason came next. He was orator of the class and he we'll deserved the honor, as was proven by his eloquent flow of oratory last evening. The subject of his speech was "The Growth of Nations. :" His words were we'll aecentuated. He, too, held the rapt attention of the audience and was also met with ap- plause.
 Next in order came Miss Ruby Alexander, the Essayist of the class. Miss Ruby is an elocutionist of no slight ability, and she seemed to have been at her best last evening. The writer has heard this young lady on several different occasions. Last night she was perfect in the extreme. Her gestures were grace ful, her voice clear and penetrating and the great advantage to her was the essay which she read. The sub- ject of the paper was "The Nation and the Crisis" We'll and with much credit to iherself did she act her part.
 The last of the graduates to speak was MT. James H. Allen, who had been honored by being chosen Vale dictorian. Before he delivered an address to the class he most ably de- liyered an oration, the subject of which was Experience. The ex- cel]ent and wholesome advice ia his his speech was worthy of preserva- tion in the minds of the young men who wei fortunate enough to hear him on that occasion. His Yaledle- tory was full of instructive and in- teresting matter and with much feeling did he deliver it to the class be loves. His voice is very power full and oratory seemed to have been at his mercy. He brought tears to the eyes of many in bidding farewell to his loving class mates. He cer- taluly deserves much praise for the manner in which he conducted him. self.
 The speaker of the evening was Hon. J. J. Doyne, who was intro duced by Prof. Hinemon. When the efficient Superintendent of Public Instructions arose there was a noticeable stiffness throughout the building. He began bis address, such an address the like of it has rever been Leard in Pine Bluff. He is ar orator and one of which the State of Arkansas should fee proud. For half hour he spoke in eloquenee to tEe young ladies and gentlemen before him. He brought out many beautiful illustra tons of both success and failure Prof Doyne was applauded success sively.
 Hon. S. Nj. Taylor. the president of the school board, presented the diplomas, before which he spoke appropriately of the graduates ant the past and future. He congratu- lated Pine Bluff and said she should feel proud c. Ter young ladies anC gentlemen. Mir. Taylor is too vel known as an orator to need anI introduction through our columns
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-02

and the negro who was pursuing the hat, not the boy, fell on top of him. Lavender gave him his hat. Lav. ender was fined $25 in the police court Thursday afternoon, and also s3 for jumping the train.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-02

MT. Alexander Dreyfus leaves to- night for French Lick Springs, Ind., where he will spend few weeks re- cuperating.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-02

Dr. ]. A. Allen has fitted up elegant quarters at Dewoody's drug store, where he recently moved from the Bluff City drug store.
The times., 1899-08-13
Tokens for omcer oliver,

Former Patrol Officer Elias oliver, of the
New Jersey Avenue station, who was re-
tired from active duty on August /, was
presented with handsome walking staff
and meerschaum pipe by the men of the
Sixth precinct Friday night. The presen-
tation was made In neat speech by
Lieut. John F. Kelly and was briefly re-
sponded TO by Mr.. oliver, who was sur
prised and delighted with the tokens of
esteem in which he is held by his former
brother officers. The walking staff is Of
malacea wood, silver mounted, and appro-
priately engraved. The pipe is a handsome
one, consisting of meerschaum bowl and
solid amber stem. Elias OLIVER at the
date Of his retirement. had seen thirty years
of active service in the Police Department
Most Of that time was spent in the patrol
service, of which he was the senior mem
ber, having the distinction of being the
first man TO fill position in 1t. He was
popular with the men OF his precinct and
was regarded as a good officer, a genial
fellow, and noble-hearted gentleman
Great regret is expressed by the men of the
Sixth precinct at his retirement, and they
claim that they miss "Old Elias" in more
ways than one.
The times., 1899-08-13
UnsuccessfuI Effort of "a Chided Wife
to XIII Herself.

Despondent because of alleged domestic
infelieity, Mrs. Alta Russell, thirty years
old, and the wife OF John Russell cab
man. attempted to take her life about IL
O'Clock yesterday morning. The woman
drank the contents of a two-ounce vial OF
tincture of iodine while in front room on
the lower floor of her home at 21S FOR
teenth Street northeast. The act was COM
mitted in the presence OF her husband
who at once rushed from the house in
search OF aid. In the mean time the
woman was placed in grocery wagon anu
started for the Emergency Hospital Rus
sell had telephoned for the ambulance
which met the grocery wagon short ais
tance from the Russell home. Inc "oinan
was then transferred TO the ambulance ah1
taken TO the hospital. The PHYSICIANS
worked hard on her and succeeded III get
ting her beyond immediate danger. Al
late hour last night the opinion was that
Mrs. Russell would recover.
Russell stated yesterday that there nal
been trouble between him and his wlie, anu
that he had demonstrated with her on ac-
count of her conduct. She admitted eeihS
in the wrong it is said, and was great
distressed over it. She had been Tor a
while in her room, and taking her hat IN
one hand and a picture in the other went
downstairs where, ii is said. she threw
both articles to the floor. She then seized
the iodine bottle and drained it. Mrs. Rus
sell stated that she did not know what the
bottle contained but thought it was poi o.
The times., 1899-08-13

Ii was learned yesterday afternoon that
the Secretary of War has in contemplation
the increase of the forces In the Philip
pines beyond the $4,000 already an
nounccd by the War Department While
no definite number has been determined
upon the question of providing for several
more volunteer regiments is under consid-
Grafton.
General Miles has already indicated to
Secretary Root that he considers it expe-
dent to enlist several regiments more OF
volunteers and either send them to the
Philippines in the regular order OF trans
portation. following those now being or
ganiZed, or hold them in reserve in this
country, to be ordered to Manila should it
develop that the force now determined
upon should be increased. 1t is more prob
able that If other regiments are recruited
the latter course viii be followed, as Sec
retary Root believes that at the present
time there is no indication that more than
10000 troops will be necessary.
Secretary Root stated yesterday that at
the present time the department is pre-
pairing TO give General Otis an aggregate
army Of $4,000 troops before the middle OF
November. When asked II the Philippine
army would be increased beyond that he
| replied: If it should appear that more
are needed they will be sent All the men
necessary for proper and successful cam
paign viii be sent to the Philippines
Referring to the proposed second trip of
the transports he explained that after the
$4,000 men have been sent to Manila on
the first voyage OF each of the transports
the vessels Will continue to make as many
trips as necessary to carry TO the islands
the troops to be ordered there.
The indications at this time are that
General Otis viii be retained in command
in the Philippines, and that he will be
given an army of the best possible ma
terial. He will be given every possible
! assistance to enable him to suppress the
insurrection before the 1st of January, and
troops are to be rushed to Manila between
now and the middle of November Just as
rapidly as the transport feet can carry
| them.
The purpose of the schedule of a second
trip was to give both General Miles and
| Secretary Root a statement showing what
i can be done in the transportation of more
troops should the conduct of the cam
! paign between the 1st of December and
/ the 1st of January show that it would be
/ desirable to increase the force. The plan
/ under consideration now by the depart
ment is to continue the recruiting of vol
unteers until there is a sufficient number
on hand to organize two or three, or even
more, regiments and get them in shape
for service in the Philippines should they
be needed. By following this plan the
| department would have the men on hand
whenever they might be wanted and there
would be no delay In recruiting them for
! service.
The returns received at the War De-
Sartment this week have been highly graft
| tying and the record of enlistments shows
| that there will be no difficulty in procur-
! ing material for many more volunteer regi-
ments should they be wanted
The times., 1899-08-13
SMELLS line OF DEFENCB
An Effort Will Be Made to Prove
He Is Insane.
One of the Prisoners Brothers Ar
riyes From Georgia-He Holds n
Jail - The Murderer's Wife Pre-
diets Change of Public Sentiment

C. w. Smell, brother of Benjamin H.
for the murder of Lizzie Weisenberger, ar
rived in Washington yesterday morning
from Sandersville. Ca, and is now stopping
at the Smell home. The new arrival is
clerk of the county court at his home and
his visit here is regarded as being of great
import, in that the task of preparing a
line OF defence for the murderer will begin
at once
Mr.. Smell visited his brother at the Dis
trict jail shortly after his arrival in the
city and held long conference with the
prisoner. 1t is understood that good legal
talent and financial aid were promised,
and the murderer seemed greatly comfort
ed by these assurances. 1t is stated that
the defence will set up the plea of insan-
ity.
Many revelations are promised and cer-
tain mysterious statements are forthcom-
ing which, it is said, will cause a turn of
the tide OF public opinion in regard to the
slayer OF little Lizzie Weisenberger.
In response to queries made by Times
reporter last night, Mrs. Smell, the wife OF
the prisoner, stated that she had nothing
to give out in regard to the object of the
visit of her husbands brother, except that
the latter had answered the appeal for aid.
She further stated that she had consulted
several local lawyers, but refused TO men
tion any names.
II am conifent," said she, that there
will be revusion OF public opinion re-
garding the murder of Lizzie Weisenberger
when the facts are known. The revolving
charges made against my husband, other
than the actual crime itself, will soon be
proven absolutely untrue"
Mrs. Smell also stated that, while she
was at present in urgent need of money,
she would soon have funds in her possess
sion She claimed not TO know whether
her father or SHELLS brother Max
millian Smell. would come to Washington,
and added that their presence could not
benefit the prisoner in any way. 1t is
expected that with insanity for a founda-
tion, the line of defence will be built upon
the statements that Smell was driven to
the brutal deed because OF the accusations
made of assault upon the child. An en-
deavor will be made to show that the
prisoner was innocent of any assault or
attempted assault, and that the charges
! weighed upon his mind until, in a fit of
insanity, he committed the murder. 1t
| will also be shown, according to reports,
that Smell had frequently exhibited symp-
! toms of insanity and was not of truly
! sound mind at times.
Many conjectures have been made as to
| the source from which Mrs. Smell will re-
! ceive the expected aid and several strange
| rumors have been advanced. Ii is expected
| that good legal talent will be engaged and
| with some alleged facts In the possession
| of Mrs. Smell and the brother of the pris-
orer, detailed plan of defence will be
! niitliuad
The times., 1899-08-13
Must Pay for Connections.

The District government is placing a
number of its wires, which have until the
present time been overhead, in the under
ground conduits of the telephone company
In doing this Walter c. Allen, District
Electrical Engineer. ascertained that un-
derground connections would have to be
made with a local newspaper office. which
has a fire alarm bell attached TO the local
alarm circuits. It will cost about $50 to
make this connection. and the Commission
ers have decided to request the newspaper
company TO pay for the work OF installing
the connection. connection will also
have to be made with the bell on the tower
Of the Riggs Fire Insurance Company
building, in Fourteenth Street, and con-
nection will also have to be made with the
Office of the Arlington Fire Insurance Com
many at Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue. The Commissioners have also
asked these companies to pay for the neces-
sary connections incident upon the work
OF placing their wires in underground con-
duits.
The times., 1899-08-13
TIME OF DEwEY,s ARRIVAL.
The Admiral Requested to Give d
definite Answer.

Definite Answer.
Another committee has been completed
and added to the list Of the bodies which
will attend to the details of the reception
to be given Admiral Dewey upon his re-
turn to this city. The committee on print
ing as announced yesterday by Secretary
Van Wickle is as follows:
E. G. schafer chairman; Rufus H. Thayer,
vice chairman w. A. Hungerford, secretary; V.
j. Becker assistant secretary; B. S. Adams, j..
F. Barrett, Samuel Bieber, Paul Brockett, Dor
sey Brown, S. l.. Bryant, j. r. Buckelew, Charles
A. Cotterill. James Cunningham, August DaetZ,
r. II. Darby, II. II. Darneille, F. F. Detweiler,
NJ Dyrenforth, Louis II. EInmert, George K. En-
mons, L. Faber, c, W. Fairfax Fred A. Fen
ming. W. ]. Fowler, Miles Fuller, W. A. Gait,
II. +. Gasch. George Gibson, w NJ. Geddes,
w. S. GIL, II. A. Gil, c. j. Gillette, A. Gra-
ham, W. F. GUIDE, F. L. Hanvey, d. S. Hen
drick, L. Heskel, W. 5. Hoge, r. T. Howe,
Edwin c. jones' George H. Judd, George I.
Keen William r. King, T. Lanston Irwin B.
Linton, B. F. McCaully, C. J. McCubbin George
j. May, Charles II. Merillat, n. O. Messenger,
Judge J. Barton Miller, John Mitchell, jr.; Har-
ry c. Moses NJ. ]. Mulaney, A. R Muowney,
j. A. Murphy, A. Nailor, jr.; W. j. Newton,
Kimon Nicoaides, J. L. Prosise, NJ P. Rice,
W. H. Rupp, B. +. Saul, Albert Siilers, Charles
G. Sloan, E. H. Snyder, W. r. Speare, s. w.
Stinemetz, R. E. Sullivan, A. Q. Tingley, George
Topham, Benjamin Vail, C. II. Verrill, and Harry
L. West.
Treasurer j. w. Babsop left the city
Yesterday for months vacation. Secre-
tary Van Wickle and Col John Joy Edison
will receive subscriptions during the In
terval and souvenir receipts will be issued
to every donor. 1t was stated yesterday
that the fund is growing rapidly, and over
81 600 has already been secured.
The general committee forwarded let
ter to Admiral Dewey yesterday through
the Navy Department The epistie con-
tains request that the Admiral name a
definite date for his arrival SO that the
programme can be arranged accordingly.
The last committee-that on public COM
fort-will be named on Monday, and sys-
tematic work will be begun and general
headquarters established where the COM
mittees may meet.
The times., 1899-08-13
A SALVATION ARMY ROW.
Bible and Hymn Book Used as weap-
ons by Disputnnfs.

onS by D1SpufaufS-
New York, August I2.-serviees of the
Salvation Army conducted nightly in the
barracks at 143d Street and Alexander
Avenue have fer some time lacked the en-
thusiasm usually characteristic of the wor-
ship of that religious body. Owing to an
men spent last night in the Alexander Ave
nue. police station. They are John Ru-
-dolph, twenty-seven years old. formerly
| lOngshoreman. now worker in the Army,
of 517 East 14Sth Street, and William
Major. thirty years old, of 522 East 18th
Street a recent convert, who says he is
maehinist in the United States Navy.
Ephriam Glue. seventeen years of age, of
2343 BaTthgate Avenue, was one of the
participants in last nights meeting His
''Amens' sounded fervent and genuine.
and his appearance was spiritual, so there
was astonishment when one of the mem
bers approached young Glue and demand
ed:
Are you here tonight for salvation or
to court a girl?''
THAT is none of your business" replied
Glue
Then you must get out" replied the
member, and, taking the young man By
the collar. he hustled him out.
Shame! Shame. cTleu q sister.
Its an outrage. Brother Glue is one OF
our best members" cried another. And
then the trouble began Rudolph picked
up hymnbook and aimed it at a bois-
ferrous visitor. Major gave Rudolph a blow
| in the left ear with a Bible that left a
great red mark.
Everybody tried to get out OF the hall
at the same time, and the crush was ter
rife. Women shrieked. and one young
man vainly pounded the drum in an effort
to restore peace. It looked for few min
utes as though the Alexander Avenue sta
ton reserves would be routed from their
sleep TO queli the riot. but the arrest Of
| Rudolph and Major had the desired effect
The times., 1899-08-13
FuneraI of poIiceman James.

Arrangements were completed yesterday
for the funeral of Policeman Charles E.
James, who died at his home at S07 f
Street southwest about midnight Friday
The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning from the home of the de-
ceased, and services will be conducted by
the officers of Eastern Lodge No. Z, /. o..
o. F., of which the dead policeman was a
member. The remains will be placed in a
vault at Congressional Cemetery. Major
Sylvester was informed of athes death yes
terday morning and will order detail OF
police to attend the funeral. The deceased
had been a member OF the police force for
a number of years, and twenty years ago
was detailed for clerical work at head
quarters, where he was stationed at the
time of his death. For some time past he
had had charge OF the reeordi of arrests
kept at headquarters, and was assistant to
the chief clerk. Mr. James had been in
bad health for long time.
The times., 1899-08-13
An old Pressman Buried.

The funeral of the late Thomas F. Maher,
whose term of service was the longest in
the history of the Government Printing
Office, was conducted yesterday morning
at 9 o'clock from st. Aloysius Church, the
Rev. Father Kelly officiating. The re-
mains were inferred in Mount Oliyet Gem
etery. Representatives of the Pressmen's
Union, which met last Friday and adopted
resolutions of coincidence, sending them to
the bereaved family, were pallbearers.
Their ages compared with that of the de-
ceased Mr. Maher was born at Rondout,
n. Y, December IA, 1928, coming to Wash
ington when twenty-four years of age. He
worked in the press room OF the National
Intelligencer" which he left in 1859, OBJ
tanning a position on the Globe His
employer, Cornelius Wendell, who was ap-
pointed the first Public Printer, erected
what is now the Government Printing
Office, which was then considered une-
qualed in this country, regarding both
structure and machinery. The deceased
had been employed there continuously
since even after it was purchased by the
Government, not suffering the usual fate
of aged departmental employees.
The times., 1899-08-13
FOUND DYING ON HIS sToop.
An Aged Man Cuts His Throat with
out Apparent Reason.

out Apparent Reason.
New York, Aug. 12--Almost on the eve
of his golden wedding celebration Conrad
Ulrich. seventy-three years old, cut his
throat late last night. for no apparent
reason AT Bellevue Hospital it is said
that he cannot recover Instead Of observ-
ing his fifty years of happy married life.
as ne had planned the old man will proba-
bly, be placed in his grave.
With his wife, who is seventy-fve years
old, and the youngest OF his four sons.
Peter, Ulrich lived on the third floor OF
the rear tenement at 236 Avenue A. For
weeks past the aged couple had been look
ing forward with pleasurable anticipation
to the celebration they had arranged for
their golden anniversary. Both were in
the best of spirits and 1t was never sus-
pected that suicide was in the old mans
mind. He was unable to work, but was
not despondent. II was his habit 70 sit
for awhile on the stoOp of his home before
going to bed. he started down from his
apartments on the third floor about 10
o'clock last night On the first floor he
met a Mrs. Bernstein and stopped to speak
TO her. Next Tuesday" said the old man.
''is my wife's birthday. l wish you would
give her this as a present
He handed Mrs Bernstein an old silk
handkerchief. in which was tied number
of old silver coins. The woman thought IL
a strange request, but said she would DO as
requested Thanking her, Ulrieh continued
on his way downstairs
Sometimes he fell asleep on the stoop.
and his wife thought this was the case
again when he did not return N a reason
able length of time. Shortly before mid
night Mrs. Ulrich sent her son down to
wake his father.
The lad was terrified to find the father
had cut his throat, apparently with a pen
knife. While the knife was not found. the
police have no suspicion of foul play.
The times., 1899-08-13
Express Companies, Charges.

Several enquire. have been received by
the District Commissioners from R. A.
Hales, OF 1926 Twelfth Street northwest,
relative 10 the right of express companies
to make extra charges for packages de-
livered in the territory north Of Florida
Avenue He desired to know whether i;
was through request or an order issued
by the municipal authorities, or an act Of
courtesy on the part of the express COM
panies that they began TO deliver pack
ages in Mount Pleasant without making ex-
ira charges several years ago.
He has been informed by the Commits
gioners. who have no control over the prices
charged by express companies, that II the
latter delivered packages in Mount Pleas
ant without making extra charges Ii vas
Of their own volition and not because of
any requirement by the Commissioners.
The correspondent also asked whether the
city limits could be extended by the Com
nlissioners and was informed that such
action could only be taken after authority
should be granted by Congress.
The times., 1899-08-13
Authorized to Erect Poles.

The District Commissioners have au-
thorized the District Electrical Engineer to
erect posts for fire alarm and police patrol
boxes at the following locations: Seventh
Street and Louisiana Avenue, Seventh
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Ninth
and d Streets. Ninth Street and Penn
sylvania Avenue, Ninth and e Streets,
Tenth and D Streets, Tenth and Z Streets,
Eleventh and E Streets. Twelfth and 70
Streets, Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue, Fourteenth Street and New York
Avenue, and Fourteenth and H Streets.
These posts Will be connected with the
conduits of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company and the United States
Electric Lighting Company.
The times., 1899-08-13
Held for The Grand Jury.

Minnie Painter, the young woman who
was arrested Friday by Detectives Miller
and Peck. charged with the larceny of two
diamond rings from her employer, Mrs.
Pauline l.. Hillman, of 1928 Holmead
Avenue as exclusively stated in The Times,
was arraigned in the Police Court yester-
day morning before Judge Mills and by
him held IN s400 bond for the action of
the grand jury. IL developed during the
testimony that the rings alleged to have
been stolen by Miss Painter were not
owned by Mrs Hillman, but were the
property Of Mrs. John Hunton. OF Madison.
Va. Attorney Andrew Wilson appeared as
counsel for Miss Painter and through him
she catered plea OF not guilty.
The times., 1899-08-13
Mrs. "stonewnIp, jackson III.

Richmond, Va. Aug. 12--Mrs. Jackson.
widow of the famous General "Stonewall," !"
who has been at Buffalo Lithia Springs
during the summer, is reported to be in
a critical condition. She will be brought
to this city Monday in a private car for
special treatment.
The times., 1899-08-13
MORE TROOPS FOR Otis
Secretary Root Arranging for an
Increase in Force.

The Organization of Additional Reg
iments ProbabIe--To Be Held in
Vigorous Campaign No Change
in Commanders Likely to Occur.