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Speaking of Rev. Petite who is making such a courageous fight against gamblers and blind tigers at ]onesboro, the Arkansas Democrat says
 The Democrat giories in tue cour- age Of this practical minister Ee 5s willing to prove his faith by bis works. Blind tigers are danger ous animals and if he can drive them from the town of Jonesboro he will have given q lesson to his breth, ren ot the church that i worthy of the profoundest consideration. He must ho eever, prove himself to be man of sound judgment and un- faltering purpose lest he become in- yoiyed in scandals which shall bring reproach to high calling. If he suo- ceeds and comes forth from the are na untarnished be will indeed be worthy to lead in thecause he stands tor. We shall watch the fight with interest
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WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
General Summary for the Week
 Ending Monday, May 1.

U. s, Department of Agriculture, Citrate and Crop Bulletin of the Weather Bureau, Arkansas Section for the week ending Monday May 1, 1899
 Little Rock, May 2.-The weather has been favorable for all farm work throughout the entire State. Rain occurred in portions of the north west section on the 27tb, and was beneficial to vegetation, but pre- vented further blowing and plant ing during the remainder of the week. All farm work was pushed vigorously. Corn planting was fin ished 1n ma1y localities; in others it is nearing completion. The early planted is coming up, and the stand generally is good. In some sections 1t has been worked oyer for the first time; in others it is ready to be worked.
 Cotton planting progressed rapid ly; in some localities its coming up, while in others none has teen plant ed
 Wheat, oats and Irish potatoes have improved, and as a rule, are doing well
 Fruits of all kinds, except peach es, are more promising.
 Cut-worms and potato bugs are doing some damage, principally in the southwest section.
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4 PINE BLUFF LADY.
Miss Jessie Sweet Winning High
 Honors at Baltimore College.

A letter has been received from Dr. Joseph Smith, of tbe Womaa's Medical College, of Baltimore, Md, by friend in Pine Bluff, stating that Miss Jessie Sweet has been awarded a scholarship in that insti- tuition The scholarship is of such a nature that Miss Sweets course of study wll be completed one year sooner than anticipated. Miss Sweet is from Pine Bluff and out of a school of 125 pupils, she is the only young lady from the South. M ss Sweet is making a special study of the diseases of the ear, eye and throat, with the view of making her life work a practice aIo 1g those lines. She is a graduate of the class of '97 of the Pine Bluff High School. and the oldest daughter of Mrs. Ada Sweet of this city. Her ma y friends in this city will be pleased to learn of her success.
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WAS THE ORGAN RECITAL GIVEN AT THE PRES
 ENTERTAIN CHURCH
MANY PEOPLE ATTEND.
A Delightful Program Rendered by the Best Talent 0btainablo
 in Arkansas.

The lovers of music of this city feasted upon the contents of the most excellent program of the Organ Recital given at the Presby terlan Church Tuesday right By the earnest work, and under the able management of Mrs W. H. Laugford, the Recital was a grand success.
 The eofHee was filled to overflow ing with the representatives of Pine Bluffs people and they were well paid for their visit.
 Mrs. Langford in her usual ef- 6cienC manner presided at the pipe orgaa. She is certainly a wonder as a pipe organ musician and fairly charmed her hearers on this occasion.
 The different se,ections by the double qpartetse were received with much enthusiasm by the audience
 Miss Hennie AItbeimer, who IS widely known in this city as a singer of high deqree, certainly did herself justice on this occasion She received several encores ard each time her sweet voice seem to| make the audience more enthusi-| astic in their applause.
 Prof. Stewart, late of the First Arkansas Regiment band, is a cor nedst of DO little ability. He handles his instrument as if it was a small whistle and the melody he produces therefrom is entrancing. He favored the assemblage with several very fine selections, a num- ber of which are his own compost tions.
 Mrs. P. l.. DilIey needs no compli- mentary remarks in our columns. She has been heard oa several differ eut occasions in thls city atd the community $ well acquainted with her excellent vocal attachments
 Ooe of the many excellent features of the recital was the rendition of several beautiful selections oa the violin by Miss Hattie C0upland, of Little Rock This lady is gifted with rare musical accomplishments, which were clearly demonstrated last evening.
 Mr M J. Panther, of Little Rock, was on the program for a solo His voice was up to the usual standard and he received the usual hearty welcome.
 Two of the most important fea lures of the evenings program were the solos by Mrs. Edgar, of For dYee, and Miss Blanche Altheimer, of this city. two more perfect vocal artists Pine Blufians have never had the pleasure of hearing. Mrs. Edgar sang the "Star of Bethelahem-', She possesses voice of rare sweetness and wonder ful force and was at her best Non day night. A great future stands before her.
 Mss AItheimer has recently re. turned from the East where she spent several months training under famous Polish singer, and her voice is much improved in both elearness and melody. Sbe sang "Semiramis" or the "Golden Sun light" by Rossini.
 Egcore after encore greeted each of the ladies, to all of which they were forced to respond.
 The Recital was a success both f. na7cialIy and socially and much credit Is due Mrs. Langford for her successful efforts in its behalf.
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GOOD WORK

All tEe alleys and side streets in Pine Bluff have been thoroughly cleaned during the past two weeks. Sanitary Officer Sandefur Currie with the assistance of the city chain gar g has been working faithfully and com pleted their work Monday Nothing is more beneficial to a city than thoroughly cleaned streets and al- leys. Let tve1y ene assist Mir. CuIrie in maintaining th5 present state of affairs therein during the remainder of the summer. The city will do their part if the property owners do likewise Do not throw your rub bish into the alleys and streets.
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WE ARE PROGRESSIVE.
Pine Bluff is Moving Along With a
 Steady Growth and Health.

@" " N-- ---~ 70 % wa +@4s
 Present existent conditions indi. cate that Pine Bluff is moving along with steady, healthy growth, de- spite the inimieal actions of the Ias5 legislature in It's effort to handicap material progress.
 Between Third and Fourth ayes, on the west side of Main street, a number of frame stores have been razed and handsome brick buildings will take their place, thus making the entire block of brick construc- tion. The frame range has for years been an eyesore and a menace to Pine Bluffs business interests.
 The residence of Hon. Louis Alt heimer, on Barraque and Elm streets, recently destroyed by fire, will be replaced with building which will be quite an acquisition to the resident portion of the city.
 A thorough cleaning of the high ways and by.ways of Pine Bluff has just been completed under the di. reetion of Sanitary Officer Sandefur Currie. At present there is very little sickness and the physicians report the outlook for good health unusually good. The city cou-cil, in session Monday night, authorized an order for one car of sewer plpe, to replace any worn out pipes dis, covered in the system.
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Among the many Pine Blufians. who went to Memphis Monday night to see the gunboat Nashville were the following persons: Misses Ruby Johnson, Pima and Lonie May Burks. Minnie Cook and Milfe Van Yalknn
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Now the leather trust springs Up Somebody should take she strap to these trusts before they go too far.
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Mrs. Walter Pemberton. who has been in attendance at the Home Mis- sion meet, left for her home in Little Rock Tuesday. While here she was the guest of Mr. James Gould and family.
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STATE VS. gUNCN
A Very Difficult Matter <
 a Jury,

The case of the State g Duncan, who is charged Vi. abuse upon the Jouag da.. Dr. B. M. Mason, of Keas set for tslaI in the eircaits morning. The day has bal up exclusively in trying l jury, but up to a late bo1I Uernoon, the jury had | made complete.
 A large number of peq the city from hearneg totl trial, among whom are 2a Der of witnesses. The clq es to be one of the most d ia the history of Jefferson
 The case will doubles earnest Thursday morlq
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Entered at the Post-office at Pine Bluff. Aka .assecoqd-class malmatter
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Piue Bluff. Jeferson Co., J. M. Hudson.-Corn plan eing nearly completed; stand generally good wtere it has come up: cotton plant ing general
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Hon, J. H. Hinfmon elected president of GaI8 lege, returped this noflil. trip to Little Rock, glli. on educational work.
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 MT. " alter Alexander r. morning arrested upon K assault to kill. He inn.' ,a,' gave bond to appear for \. Sth. Ar- Alexander and N,. M Hunter had a slight misu1i,I ing a few nights ago and , 4. the result. During the fab. \ received a slight cut win Il Friends of the parties sartt, men were playing.
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WILLIAMS PROPERTY

Tuesday morning con. sa,d N, d' .l3 Roberts 3ee of the chapcs,,'1 N late 3. Frank Williams ops'ly' VI weeks we KS. ago ended hls own " ,s \ taA ing sulphurnol. Tho au al Y said sale was the big stsh,. y,Olsl Fourth avenue, it's tonra.s ,'''' the household goods in tba ,' :. 2 Hams boarding house. v " situated nearby. The p,o.'l Y sold all together and wac 'pl p by John G. Alexandar .rs paa Thomas for $1, ,285. ''0
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Mir. k. H. Stearns, theF jeweller returned this no d several months soinl alley of Eapurs. Fe aia state that he is much n health.
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M; 2: A. Gates, of Kearney, is
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

Why take any
chances? Suits,
Overcoats, Reef
ers, Heavy I'm
dcrwear. Shoes,
Rubber Boots,
Fur and Wool
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
Saved by q Dog.

FELTON,, Del, Dec. 2o.--Thc fierce
barking Of their dogs aroused the
family of Farmer Job Kemp at 4. 80
o'clock this morning, barely in time
to escape cremation.
The house was on fire. and es-
cape by the stairs was impossible.
The father hurriedly threw two
mattresses and some blankets out
OF the second story window, and the
members of his family dropped from
the window on the pile one at a
time.
Nothing besides the bedding was
saved, and the blankets kept the
members Of the family from freezing
to death. There was no insurance
on the house or contents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

Bishop Coleman went to New
York this morning in order to take
part IN the exercises tomorrow to
commemorate the twenty-hth ami
vcrsary of the admission tothc min
istry Of his cousin, the Rev. Philip
A. Brown. vicaro( st. John sChapcl,
New York. DR.. Brown studied with
the Bishop. and the latter particl-
pated in the exercises at his ordi-
nation. Dr. Dix will preach in the
morning and Bishop Coleman in the
evening. The Bishop is laboring
in season and out of season, yet he
is enjoying good health and looking
remarkably well. The protect ng
arms of the Fathcrot all seem to be
around and about him shielding
him from all harm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
DOTS.

DR., Michael Ostro Is taking special
course in Obstetrics ut the Mothers and
Babies Hospital, New York.
Rev. T. E Demby, colored. native Of
this city, but now OF the Diocese Of Ten
nesses, will preach lo-inorrow In ST. Mat
thew's Mission.
Hugh Baker, a third year student In
medicine ~ the University Of Pennsyl-
vania, has been appointed demonstrators
in bnctoriclosy.
The family of the late william Adele
desire to return thanks to his friend!, to
the Letter Carrier Association and to
Wilmington Lodge, A. q. U. w. Tor the
many floral tributes to his memory.
A delegation Of the Weccaco Fire Com
pany will DO .he guests Of tho Volun DER
Firemen's Association on Nav Years
Day.
Proposed amendments to the rules OF
the Board of Education, on which action
has several times baen pcs poned will ba
considered at tho next meeting OF the
| board
| The clerks at the Water Department are
prepared tor the rush Df water renters
which is expected to take place beginning
| Monday.
Within the past year State treasurer l..
Helsler Ball has paid two large notes
which were held against the State. They
amounted to 1000.
The farmers in the vicinity have begun
to cut leo, many Of them getting cakes
three and half iuches thick yesterday.
Rev. DR.. S. L Gracey, United States
consul at Foo Chow, China, will occupy
the pulpit of his brothcr..n-Iaw, the Rev.
II. S. Thompson, pastor of the NJ II.
church OF Delaware city, Tomorrow.
Bishop Coleman went to New York to-
day, where he will take part in the exer-
ci es Oh Sunday in commemoration of the
, twenty fifth anniversary Of the ministry
of The vicar. Rev. Philip A. II. Brown Of
ST. johns Chapel, New York.
A Gospel meeting will DO held as usual
by the Railroad Y. M 9. A. Tomorrow
afternoon. In the building AZ Third street
and Railroad avenue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
He Is Tanned Now.

About two years ago fairly well
known young man Of this town who, in
the days of his bachelorhood, was addict
ed to the habit of conversing through his
head covering, was delivering himself
oracularly ON the subject Of the duties Of
paternity. =.
"A man who'll wheel a baby carriage"
he perforated loftily, lis n triple plated,
quadruple expansion ass"
On Sunday afternoon last he was OBJ
served-a!l of the customary earmarks OF
sartorial economy distinguishing his
make up--placidly trundling pcrambu-
lator through Lafayette park. A huge,
fat baby goo-gooed in the pcrambulator
and little lady with n bulgy, homemade
bonnet walked at his side.
Silence is ready money, and there's a
lot of pathos in the spectacle Of tanned
man.-WaShiugton Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

This quaint account of an old time
Thanksgiving celebration has been found
in the diary of Connecticut minister.
dated in TIA:
when We services at ye meeting house
were ended, We council and other dignita-
ries were entertained ut the house Of Mr..
Epes. ON ye hill near by, where we had
bouutiful Thanksgiving dinner, with
bears meat and venison, the last of
which was fine buck. shot in the woods
near by After We blessing was craved,
word came that We buck was shot on We
Lords day by Pequot. an Indian. who
came to Mr.. Epcs with I've in his
mouth, like Ananias of old. Ye council
therefore refused to eat We venison, but
it was afterward decided that Pcquot
should receive 40 stripes save one for
lying and profaning on We Lords day and
restore Mr.. Epes yc price of ye deer, and,
considering this a just and righteous sen
tencc on ye sinful heather and that n
blessing had been craved on ye meat, ye
council all partook of it but Mr.. Shep-
ard, whose conscience was tender on We
point of We venison."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

For the matinee to-day we are to
have a real farce comedy, "The
Gigantic LIAR" Toquote Mr. Pay
ton S words, he is the Liar. At
night the bill will be Payton's great
speciality, "The Plunger," with
Mr.. Payton as Digit, the Plunger.
The new year will be ushered in
with matinee, the play being The
Galley Slave, which is BARLEY
Campbell's master piece. AT night
one of this company's successes
will be played, namely "The Pari-
sian Princess. There will be an
entire change of vaudeville acts,
namely the Swans, England's
greatest acrobatic family, and the
Althea twin sisters, who are con-
sidered the finest dancers and sing
ers now before the public. On
Tuesday afternoon Miss Reed will
give another of her elite orange teas
and receptions and all ladies and
children attending the matinee are
invited. Seats are now on sale for
New Years. There will be no raise
in prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
AN OXFORD WEDDING.

A very pro ty wedding took place at
noon Wednesday at the home OF Mr. and
Mr.. Kelso Mcclure. Of Oxford, when
their daughter. Katie, was married to
George ". Weaver. of this city, The
young people entered the parior to the
happy strains Of the wedding march
played by Miss Mary McClurg, a sister Of
the bride They were preceded by Miss
Carrie Mcintyre, bridesmaid, and John
mcclure, groomsman. Standing beneat h
q beautiful arch this happy pair were
made vne by Rev William Barrow,, OF this
Oxford Bnptisp Church Tho bride was
very beautiful in her dress Of white organ
die, rs was also tho bridesmaid, similarly
at ired; the bride also carried large
bunch Of lovely white roses. After being
heartily congratulated by the seyenty.hvs
guest, and partaking of the Wedding d.n-
ner, the newly welded pair took the p.
III train for u tour to last about one week.
After their tour they will reside in this
city, where MIR. Weaver Is engaged In bus
mess AS the young couple enter their
new, life they do 50 with tho best wishes
OF their may friends
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

Asa 0. DEMO, the road foreman
of engine ofthe Mary land Division
Of tue Pennsy wanna Railroad in
this city, IS one OF the men who
will be retired under the new pen
sio, system. lie has been in the
employ OF the company for over
fifty years. l, is expected that B.
Franklin Carver. who has been his
assista t, will succeed him. samuel
Caspersou, who has been a baggage
master on the road for over forty
years, is another man who will be
retired in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
Want Vacation With Pay.

Those Wilmingtonians who are
employed in the navy yard at Wash
ington are interested in bill which
has been introduced in both houses
allowing them thirty days leave
OF absence with pay as is allowed
all other departments of the Gov
eminent service. W. ]. McClclland
is working actively in the interest
of the bill and has secured the local
machinist unions endorsement of
the measure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
CARD BASKET.


Jerome Bell, ,lr. and S. Robinson are
vi iting tho family of Mr.. Il. jackson at
Amber. Pa.
S. D. Townsend, Jr.. attended dance at
Delaware City last night.
Lieutenant l.. G. Bertolette has boon
visiting relatives here.
Alton G. Pyle and Ea'ena Pierce OF this
civ were MARI III by K v Il. B Short as
lis hoIIe No. $ 18th 81 Get OH Wednesday
ught Z 81 oc'ock.
Mr., and Mrs. Willard Whitelock Of
Carbonate. Pa. is spending tho holidays
with relatives here.
W. J. Mcclellan Of Washington is
spending the holLay, with relatives here.
Philemon b. " !itehead Of Washington
Cuunecticu aud page in the U. 5. sem
alto, is visiting relatives hero.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
G& Wrecked steamer Is PeIOtaS

DungeDos' Dec. 80 The vessel ashore In
Fast Bay, east Of here, IL the Hamburg
Americ n steamer Pelotas from caEtos,
Brazil, December Z, for Rotterdam and
Hamburg.
1t Is reported the Pelotas has 800 pass.
engsrs aboard.
Ii was learned she was the Pelotas Of
the Hamburg. American line, which sail
I'd from Santos Brazil December z, for
X ct erdam aud Hamburg.
Tho report that the steamer carried 800
passengers IL now believed to be exagIer-
uled, although her passenger list Is beleiv
ed TO be large
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
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NOTES.

n Fred Eden Bach insists that the
man who says be received any com.
pens alton from ]. Edward Addicks
the Delaware gas magnate. tells
what is untrue. Fred says that
neither from Mr.. Addicks personally
NOR from any OF his paid agents,
has he ever received one dollar for
service, support or influence given
orto be given by him or by any of
his friends. That he has never
been in Mr.. Addicks' employ.
The Sun stated lew weeks ago
that Mr.. Addicks said he had paid
MT. Bach 5000 and SO there you
are. We. leave our readers to
Judge who is telling the, truth.
There have been some funny things
reported about money being con-.
tributed BY Mr.. Addicks lMhen he
first niaaenis advent ito Delaware
politics that have fever been fully
lexplaine1 or cleared up. Still you
.cnn kNn politics without money,
4 and politics make strange acq uaint-
ances, From the present outlook
the Republicans are determined to
fight at the primaries and again
wnen the general election is held.
III other words, if certain men can
not be successful in their cut and
dried plans, they mean to bolt the
nominees and put up a ticket Of
their own.
x The Democrats are not united,
but they are not so hopeless divi-
ded as the Republicans, and are
laying their plans to capture every
office in the State from the Governor
down.
a It remains to be seen how far the
rank and file Of Republicans are
going to allow themselves to be led
by the crazy leaders.
wi Civil service is showing up in
great shape in the post office. The
latest letter carrier to be recon-
mended at Washington for appoint
ment is a Democrat. Surely such
4 appointments under Republican
administration will not help to
strengthen that party. OF what
use is it to vote for a Republican
\ President, who fills nearly all the
Federal offices with Democrats.
This is something for Republicans
of Delaware to sit down and pom
der over.
n Dr. Ward's Headache Powders will cure
y headache nroIn ,tly. buses 10 CENTS r
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30
A Driving Accident.

The Chester Times says: Joseph
Wright, OF Carpenter, on the b. &
o. X. r., was thrown IRON his
wagon last evening at Third and
Trainer streets, during runaway
of his team, and rendered uncon-
scious. The accident occurred op.
positc the store of Adolph Haser
and Mr.. Wright was picked up and
carried into the store, where he re-
manned until the ambulance arrived
from the Chester Hospital.
An examination did not disclose
any visible bruises or Commissions.
but Mr.. Wright suffered severe
pains around the small of his back,
eating probably some internal
injury. 1t is thought however, that
he will be around again in a few
days.
After Mr.. Wright had been thrown
from the wagon, thehorse continued
down the street, eventually collid-
ing with telegraph pole, liberat.
ing itself from the wagon, and fl
nally disappearing down the Will.
mington pike.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

The following special jury was drawa
this morning to try the ease Of Abraln Z.
Frautz vs.. Tho Girard Lie Ipssepesyz a.
nuity md trust Ca,ARne WhlHt ~ Be
tried in sasrSsS153 a;sSct - SORE Woduss'
.,srr. Z ~ y \ 3 nyton, George W.
Graz, Julian II Robinson, Abran Palmer.
William Viekery, saines Carron, William
Cloud. John Nevin. JOIN w. Dennison,
man, John Ball, r. g. Mclaughlin. John
samuel Morrison, James Csossan, James
W Denney. Henry M. Silver. Robert
Whittock, Isaac j. Wool. John W. Car.
roll, Jr Frederick Knots, Thomas Lat
tomus and George r. Donovan.
A trial Of Dents Toothache Gum convinces
you Of it's excellence. Druggists 10 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-30

Edward F.scanlon, who was
squeezed between cars on the
b. Il O. II. r., several weeks
ago, died at his home, No. 12l5
Pleasant street, this morning
from the injuries received. He
was 80 years of age. A widow
survives.