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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12
PEABODY SCHOLARSHIPS.
apartment of Education Requested to Fill One Vacancy.

The following Arkansas beneficia- ries Of the Peabody scholarship leave the school this year: Wm. F. Hopkins. of Lebanon; A.3W. Lowe. Uuella; J.0. MeLary, Of ZAshfown; Wm. Nj. SloYer, of Dugger's Mill; l.. 74. SQuires, Of Dryden. President 8Payne recommends the following students of the University for ap- pointment: L. F. Chenault. Of Ash vale; T. F. Forest, of Vilonia; W. B. Massey, of Wilmar, Miss Cora Belle Wilson, of Monticello. Superinten- dent J J. Doyne. of the department have examinations held to fill the one vacancy. These examinations will be held at Jonesboro. Batesville, Clarksyille, Eureka Springs, Hope and Pine Bluff, July 19 20.
 The minimum literary qualifica- tions required of all students matfic- ulating for degree are as follows:
 English studies-l. English gram mar. 9 English Composition. Short essays based on the prescribed reading of the year will be required, which are intended to test the ap- plicant's ability to organize matter and to write idiomatic English. The books prescribed for examination in 1900 are Scott's Iyanhoe. Barke's Speech on Conciiiation With A.neri ca and Shakespeare As You Like It.
 United States History. Geography, complete.
 Mathema tics-1 Arithmetic, com plete. 2. Elementary algebra, com plete. 3 Geometry, two books Wentworth Is.
 Latin-BeginBer's Latin Book ], Collars Gate to Ceasar, or equiva- ients.
 ln the main, the examina tions should be written; but certain intel- lectual qualities can best be tested in the oral way.
 The ability to think and reason is sz more importance than mere at tainment Of facts and rules. General Intelligence and brightness may off, get same defcieEcies in mere bvok learning.
 ~ Good breeding. politeness and a pleasant manner should be counted in candidates favor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12
STEAMER OLD RIP.
She is Now Plying on the Arkansas
 Her First Trip.

A party of about fifty Pine Buf- fans were the guests of the Inde- pendent Packet Company Wednes- day afternoon, on which occasion their new steamer Old Rip, which was recently purchased and thor oughly remodeled by that company, was piloted on a trial trip several miles up the river. It vas the steamers first trip since it has been rebuilt and it's machinery worked like a charm" The party was greatly pleased with her ard it's ow4ers were all smiles to note tbe clevernesS and smooth running abil- ity of their little boat.
 The Independent Packet Compa- was recent organized with the fol- lowing officers and stock holders: President, Will R. Kirby; Treasur CT, F. T. Lee; Secretary, c, E. Lee. The company is backed by a nice capital and nothing but success will be their good fortune. Mir. F. B. Tomlinson has been made local agent for the new steam boat eompa- ny.
 The O. Rip is a light dIanght steamer for both freight and passen ger service. It is possessed oi F first class and well equipped state rooms. Ire steamer will ply be- tween Pine Bluff and the mouth of the Arkansas river, leaving here on that trip every Wednesday, return ing Saturday. An up river trip will be made once week to Wild- cat, an important way landing 40 miles north of Pipe Bluff on the Arkansas. The boat will leave Pine Bluff for Wildcat each Monday returning Tuesday. An exeursion will be given each Sunday for the amusement and benefit of the pub. lie
 Capt. Reese Y. Downs, son Of tbe veteran steam boatman, Capt Matt Downs, will pilot and act as capiain of the new boat. He is a prom sing young man and is fully competent to fl those duues. Mr. Will White is engineer aud F. T. Lee first clerk.
 The Independent Packet Company is composed Of a nun per of eDerget. ic, deserving and hard working young men. They purchased the Old Rip, believing the towns and cities in this section were badly in need of light draugbt steamer that could ply the year around, and they will certainly be greatly bene- fted by the new acquisition in she transportation line. These men should oe assisted by our merchants and all the planters, for stem boat enterprise of this kind should be liberally patropized.
 The Old Rip left on her first trip this morning, She will go as far as the mouth of the river and return Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12
SHRINERS.
  A BIG DELEGATION WENT TO TEXARkANA THIS
 MORNING.  TO CONFER DEGREES ON 32
Novices---A Fine Train---Little Rock Represented Person
 nel of the Party.

large ana HdpOy ueieSatl0n OI Shriuers left Pine Bluff at S:40 O clock this (Thursday) morning over the Cotton Belt road for Texarkana, where they go to confer degrees on class of 32 novices. The initiation will be carried out under the direc ton of Potentate John T. Marsh, f this city. The delegation travelled in an attractivelv decorated passen- ger coach and the Shriners, to add beauty aud more pleasure to the trip, took the ladies along with them.
 The special train was made up of hn engine, upon the front of which was large Shriners' emblem; q bag gage and two new passenger coaches. The coaches were covered with streamers and national colors.Z The rear coach of tine tram came from Little Rock and in it travelled the Capital City delegation. The run with that was made from the eapl- tai city in one hour and thirty min- utes. The special train to Texarkana will make only one stop-that at Camden. Itmade the trip from Pine Bluff to Texarkana, distance oi 150 miles, in three hours and fifty minutes.
 Conductor E. B. Lynch was in charge of the train, while District Travelling Passenger Agent Adami accompanied the party to "see to things" and make rybody feel at home.
 Thc engineer and fireman, Messrs. Frank Bridge and William Buck respectively, were dressed appropri- ately as Arabs and were compli- mented on all sides for their enter prise.
 The party will be rendered big banquet iu the Twin City tonight.
 The work of coDferriDg degrees and transactiDg such other business as may come before the meeting will be acc mplisned today. The delegation Is expected 10 return to Pine Bluff Friday morn ing They will doubtless have q grand time, for the shriners nes CT do things by halves.
 In the Pine Bluff coach were: Capt. J 5. York and daughters, MrP. A. $. Trigg and Miss Grace York; Judge ". J. D. Vernon, jno. r. Marsh. Dr. A. U. Jordan, F. II. Head, J Y. Saunders and daughter. Miss Myrtle; Miss Bessie Smith, Mrs W. J. Miller, Mir. and Mrs. H. G. Higginbotham. Mrs. c. o. Harris. +. H. Johnson and W fife. R. B. Da- vies, Capt N. T. Roberts and wife, Dr. and Mrs. A W. Troupe. Dr. w. H. Bro waing Mr. a1ti Mfs. J. C. Atkinson, Mir. and Mrs. T. H. Os- borne, Mir. and Mrs. Joe Watkins. MT. and Mrs. P. NJ. Kilroy, Miss Sehaffer Mir. Elmo Marsh, Capt. $ Geisreiter, Rev. J. F. Carr, r. Il. Dilley, and large number ofothers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

~ Good breeding, politeness and a pleasant manner should be counted in a candidates favor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The annual election Of officers was: held at Hotel Main in the Border City Wednesday evening and out of the four officers to be selected, tbree. of tbat number were Pine Bluffianss. MT. k. A. Howell was elected press- dent, George Clements, vice presi- dert; Paul Liiske, secretary, and J.. B. Speers treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

For Sale Chcap-J. ". Taffts, 10 syrup Aurora Soda Apparatus in good condition. Apply to A. J. Mitchell. 20e Main street. tf~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

MEET IN PINE BLUFF NxET YEAR.
 Pine Buff was named as the next meeting place. The Pine Bluff Gun Club received the state organiza. tion at this place two years ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

The July issue of What to Eat just arrived. A copy free to each iadv who calls at our store. Strausss t Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

If you want any thing from 8 drug store and want it quick, tefe- phone Walker Drug Co, "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

We have it from party who is well up on such matters that a we,i- ding will shortly occur in this city that will greatly surprise the com munitr. The young lady is a pret- fy and accomplished widow while the gentleman is one of Pine Bluffs most promising men. The Joke Cf the whole affair is the fact that the young groom to be is paying great attention to one of cur charming young lad.es, while the charming widow is being greatly admired by young man, who thinks he stands ace high and ail he will have to do js to say will you be mine," and
 she will answer charmed l assure. :"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-07-12

... r. Nj. kilroy has received large e e{llipment of Morgan & Wright Tires
 and is now prepared to meet St.
 Louis and Chicago prices. k
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
czar Suffering With crlmean Typhus
NEWS OF DISASTER HAS
 ALARMED ALL ENGLAND

Colony, the rumors that France has prom ised Mir. Kruger to press arbitration in England if he is able to obtain the support of Germany and that Lord Kitchener, after all, is not to be given the chief command in South Africa, the British government will meet the new Parliament next week at an exceedingly inopportune moment.
 No attempt is made to conceal the ex- treme irritation felt at the adoption of a voc of sympathy with Mr. Kruger by the French Chamber of Deputies The news papers are unanimous in declaring that no intervention of any kind will be allowed to-change British policy.
 The Morning Post, reviewing the sltua- tion, says:
 The surrender of Dewetsdorp looks still worse in the light of the suggestion that probably half the towns we have garri- soned in the territories of the Republics are in no better situation to resist attack"
 The Standard describes the disaster a9 "deplorable, unaccountable, and, at the present juncture, doubly unfortunate"
The age-herald., 1900-11-30

London, November 29.-Lord Roberts cables from Johannesburg under date. or Wednesday, November 2S:
 "The Dewetsdorp garrison of two guns of the Sixty-eight field battery with de- tachments of the Worcestershire regiment, the Highland Light Infantry and lrish Rifles, 400 in all. surrendered at b;So p. m.' November 23. Our losses were 10 men XIII ed and 42 wounded, including MaJor Hansen and Captain Digby The enemy Is said to be 25OO strong. Four hundred men were disnatched from Edenburg to relieve Dewetsdorp but they did not succeed in reaching there in time. Knox joined this force and found Dewetsdorp evacs fed. seventy-fye sick and wounded had been left there. Knox pursued and Is reported to have successfully engaged Steyn and Dewet near vaalband, November IT. They retired west and southwest Knox's mes-
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
MANY DELEGATES
Will Attend Ft. Worth Meeting in h.
 terest of Galveston.

Fort Worth, Tex, November 29. From indications and advices received here to- night 1t Is believed that fully 800 delegates and perhaps 5000 other interested citizens will be here tomorrow to attend the con- vention to be held for the consideration of matters relative to the rehabilitation and protection of the port of Galveston. Cover nor Sayres and many Sate officers, many of the members-elect of the Legislature and hundreds of delegates appointed by county judges, Mayors and various com mercial bodies will be here.
 The convention will be called to order at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning in the city hall by J. W. Spencer, president of the Fort Worth Board of Trade The address of welcome will be made by Mayor Powell Hon. R. E. Prince of Corsicana will respond in behalf of the convention and Clarence Ousley will respond in behalf of Calves ton.
 At the afternoon session Governor Savers, Lieutenant-Governor Browning and probably other prominent men will ad- dress the convention, following which or- ganization will be completed.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
Only Members of Family and
 Physicians Present
CONDITION WAS MUCH IMPROVED
Apprzed of Situation and Readily Ac- quiesced in Plans-Capt. Sanford Appointed Private Secretary
 Will Go to Montgomery.

Opelika, November 29-(Special. )-Colonel William J. Sanford, whom the people of Alabama have called to the highest office in their gift, was sworn in as Governor of Alabama at 93O o'clock this morning.
 The oath was administered by his son, Capt. T. D. Sanford, and hls first official act was the appointment of Captain Sam ford as his private secretary.
 The oath was administered in the bed- room of the residence of Captain Sanford, where the Governor-elect has been criti- cally i'll for the past four weeks, and marks the first time in the history of Ala hama that the Chief Executive has taken the oath of office outside of the State Capi- tol.
 The oath was administered by Capt. T. D. Sanford who Is a notary public, under the act recently passed by the General As- sembly to meet the emergency.
 The scene was solemn one, only the immediate members of his family and the attending physicians being present
 Some days ago Captain Sanford ex- plained the situation to his father, and the passage of the law under which he could qualify in Opelika, at the same time telling him that his friends desire that he take the oath of office as soon as deemed advis- able by the physicians.
 This morning the Governor-elect was decidedly better. and after a consulta- ton it was decided to administer the oath, to which Colonel Sanford readily agreed, stating that he was willing to do what was best, and preparations were at once be- gun.
 Colonel Sanford was able to leave his bed and was propped up in an easy chair. There was little delay, and in the presence of those assembled the sick man took the solemn oath that he would faithfully dis charge the sacred duties which had been entrusted to him.
 Captain Sanford then appointed private secretary by his father, and will take charge of the office at Montgomery December 1 at 12 o'clock Captain Sanford accepts the position of secretary only on account of illness. of his father, and at great pecuniary loss. He Is young man, but is brilliant lawyer, possessing many of the Governors striking qualities. He is United States Commissioner here, and has already acquired a handsome competency and enjoys a large practice.
 Further than this nothing was given out for publication, but it Is understood that a number of appointments agreed upon some time ago will be announced as soon as the office is turned over to Captain Ssm- ford
The age-herald., 1900-11-30

London, November 29.-The disaster at Dewtsdorp has sent a thrill of alarm through Great Britain. The censorship con tinues so strict that there is no hope of arriving at a clear conception of the actual position of affairs in South Africa. For instance, independent accounts of the sub sequent proceedings and the recapture of Dewetsdorp give ample details not omit ting to announce the capture of two Boer wagons and a quantity of loot, but there is not the slightest mention of surrender of four hundred British troops and two guns which were not even disabled inas- much as the Boers were able to use them against the British relief forces
 "The ubiquitous Dewet" seems again to have gotten away, and so far there is no news that the catpured British have been liberated. Taking into consideration the enigmatical situation north of the Orange river, the smouldering rebellion in Cape
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
MANY LOGS.
Set Adrift by the Floods In the Ohio
 Valley.

Louisville, Ky, November 29-It is estim- ated that nearly 100000 Hogs are tonight floating down the Ohio river south of Louis- vile. They came from the Miami, Big Sandy Kentucky and Kanawah rivers and were set adrift by the floods that followed the recent rains. The logs are valued at from $5 to $1O each, and number were caught at Louisville. For while there was great danger of a gorge forming under the Big Four bridge, but this was prevented The ferry boats were seriously interferred with and some of the steamers were tied up for fear of being sunk by the floating logs.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
GEORGIA TRAGEDY.
Well Known Young Man Killed in
 Fight at Waycross.

Waycross, Ga., November 29.-Henry Robinson, well known young man of this county, was shot through the heart and in- stantly killed here today in fight.
 Jesse McClelland, deputy sheriff of Ware County, met Matt, Curt, Jim and Henry Robinson and fight ensued in which Me Cleland's pistol was taken from him. All the parties were put under bond and it was thought the trouble was over About noon, however, the three McClelland brothers and the four Robinsons met and a general engagement ensued. It Is said Jesse McCleland shot and killed Henry Robinson, while Matt and Jim Robinson were badly hurt None of the McClellands were seriously hurt. The Robinsons have sent for two other brothers and more trou- ble Is feared when they arrive.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
HAD ITS EFFECT.
Sultan May Pay the Little Overdue
 Bill.

Constantinople November 29.-The ar- rival of the United States battleship Ken- lucky at Smyrna has shaken up the pal ace and the Porte that indications are a'c- cumulating of desire to hasten a settle ment to the satisfaction of the United States.
 An trade has been issued calling for the purchase of cruiser at Philadelphia, the price for which Is to include the $90000 Arr mendan indemnity. This is regarded as a slrbterfuge designed in order to save the face of the porte. Nevertheless 1t is now believed that Turkey will send the money and order a cruiser in the hope of propitiat- ing the United States.
 Despite the dispute the relations between the United States legation and the Porte continue cordial.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
Yerkes May Succeed Wilson.

Louisville, November 29.-Hon. Perry s. Heath, secretary of the Republican Ma tional Committee, who was in Louisville today, said he would not be surprised if President Mckinley offered to Hon. John w. Yerkes of Danville, Ky, the internal revenue commissionership made vacant by the death of MT. Wilson. MT. Yerkes was the Republican candidate for Governor or Kentucky at the last election, ana Is now am internal revenue collector in this State.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
CHARS CONDITION.
Another Favorable Bulletin Issued.
 Strength is Returning.

Livdia, European Russia, November 29.- The strength of the Car is increasing. His physicians issued the following bulletin this morning:
 ''The Czar passed a good day yesterday and slept about an hour. At 9 o'clock in the evening his temperature was 97.5; pulse 67.
 He slept well during the night and felt more cheerful this morning. His strength is increasing. At 9 O clock this morning his temperature was 97.2; pulse CO.,
 Czar Suffering With Crmean Typhus
 London, November 90.-The Daily News publishes the following dispatch from Yalta:
 "A meteorological examination showed that Emperor Nicholas was suffering from Crimean typhus. The crisis was reached Sunday, but throughout the day he never lost consciousness"
The age-herald., 1900-11-30

Boers Defeated.
 Orange River, November 29.-The Herzog commando, 800 strong, holding splendid position on a range of precipltious kopjes, near the village of Iuchoff, completely bar ring the British advance. attacked Col. Henry Settles column Tuesday morning. After five hours hard fighting, the Boers were expelled from the position, losing heavily. The British losses were small ow- ing to the fact that the British adopted Boer methods of taking cover. Colonel Set tie occupied Iuchoff yesterday (Wednes- day) and learned that 800 horses had passed through Tuesday for Dewet, who is re- ported to be in the neighborhood. The Boer commander openly boasted in the village of having shot 200 natives for sympathizing with the British. l n ll..lt
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
 IN SAN FRANCISCO
Thirteeen Persons Killed and Many Injured by Col
 lapse of Roof of Pacific Glass Works

the danger before the accident occurred and had sent for the police to compel the crowd to leave. Just as a squad of police arrived from the city hall the roof went down
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
co., SANFORD TOOK
 THE OATH OF OFFICE
Was Administered in His Bedroom at Opeka Yes
 terday by His Son, Capt I. D. Sanford

hahn district and to all Alabama a model hospital, not surpassed or surpassable in this or any other country.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
DEWETSDORP GARRISON
 CAPTURED BY THE BOERS
Boers Defeated.

sage failed to get through, so have no de- tails"
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
Cost Quarter of a Million.

tContinued on second Page,.
The age-herald., 1900-11-30
THE WEATHER

RAIN IN SOUTHERN PORTION FRI DAY. SATURDAY FAIR WITH FRESH NORTHEASTERN WINDS.
The evening times., 1900-06-26
ANOTHER DANIEL WEBsFER.
iiiuStriOuS Names Frequently Heard
in the Criminal Courts

Nowhere do the names Of iIIust-i-
Gus Americans figure more cons,icu-
ously and with more frequency tbar
In the criminal records. The tru,b ot
THIS statement -7as forcibIy illustrated
yesterday when diniuutive colorsd b,v
who answered TO the name Of Daniel Web
ster stood Up in Criminal Court M n
plead 70 an Indictment charging him with
horse stealing. Upon the police records Of
Washington and other large cities n.
names OF men prominent in American his
loTy appear an untold number Of fines
mere are George Washington. End. Tbcm-
as JeuerScns too numerous 10 mention
WhlIo the names Of Grant and Lincoln ~
De found there would al volume. Then
comes the Adamses. SCOTS. Buchsasrs
ana hayes, not 10 say anything Of II, An
DIe" JacEso1s and William Henry Harri-
sons.
" hlie all these names have figured more
OF less prominently and with ccusfdera HE
regularity in the criminal records ~ ~
Distr1ct II IS believed that YESTERDAY vas
me nrst time that the name Of Daniel
webster appeared upon the criminal court
records.
Ihe prisoner. who claimed the name Of
the HIustrious American. is the color Of a
new leather saddle and probably eleven
years CT age. He was indicted ioin+I,
WIN Walter Brooks. also eoIored. o. the
charge Of stealing a horse and wagon be-
longing 10 Louis X Poore. about two weeks
ago There were three others CHARGED
vita being implicated in the larceny OF The
property. but the charges against them
were ignored BY the grand jury.
Brooks, when called for arraigur,er- bs-
lore Justice Clabaugh: pleaded not guilty
Not so With Daniel Webster Even before
The question as 10 his guilt or innocence
was put TO him by Clerk Of Court F. II.
smith, the namesake OF the great states
man was on his feet and facing the court
said; n guilty sir
On account Of the e'y's age Justice Cla-
b2ugh did lot accebt the plea ana in
strueted the clerk TO enter a plea OF not
guilty Tor Daniel. 1t is said that Brooks
and Webster took Poore's horse and wag-
On from in front Of the Centre Market on
June last. and drove TO Beaning. There
they offered the outfit for sale at such a
ridiculously low figure as to create suspi-
clOn and We're arrested.
The evening times., 1900-06-26
Fl. FRIEDLANDER z BRO ooess gssg9. s.'sn Il, 1? s?d

sion They VIII be instructed to keep a
sharp eye out for the giant cracker for
The lyddite bomb, and the seductive toy
pistol But for other forms OF fireworks.
Within the meaning OF the lSNy, the patrol
man on the Fourth Of July is not supposed
70 nave any eyes He was a boy once
himself, and the chances are that there
fingers still within his Official coat CT blue
the old longing 10 burn his fingers with
the hreeracker on the anniversary OF the
birth Of freedom In the New World Con-
sequenuy he is to be out Of sight and not
TOO conspicuous on his beat while the
youngsters are violating tie letter OF the
Law.
The evening times., 1900-06-26
Trips 10 River View.

The regular "Wednesday trips Of the steamer
Samuel J. Peatz vii b made as uscal tomorrow
In the amusement Of the Young people there viii
be ulrsic and dancing all day ant evening in
the big open pavilion. through which the breeze
from over the river blows No matter how hot
il nay be IL town cool breeze can always be
found az the View, and day speat there Is thus
doubly enjoyable. The chu3c and all the other
attractions Of the resort VIII be ready 10 give
pleasure tonorrew- The steamer Pentz viii make
three trips. leaving her wharf al 10 A. m. 2:l5.
and 6:i5 P m The return trips viii be made at
12:15s >, 5, and 1880 p m.