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house for Pine Bluff. He said he did not wish to enter into competition for building the house. Mir. Lang ford followed the instructions and withdrew Mai. Tillar's offer.
 Mir. Chas. Well made motion to accept Maj. Tillar's proposition, as "he," said Mir. Well. was the first to offer Pine Bluff assistance In that respect and he should receive the bonus.n MT. Wells motion was declared out of order.
 MT. J. Walter Wilkins was present in the interest of Capt. Jeter aud stated that the latter gentleman had aut horized him to state to the contributors. that if given the S4 ,00DAbonus. he would build the theater on his recently purchased property at the corner of Fourth avenue and Chestnut street. Mir. Wilkins stated that Capt. Jeter had not had sufficient time to lnvesti- gate the cost, plans, etc., of new opera house and therefore could not make proposition to the meeting. Mir. Sam c. Alexander, Jr., moved that the chairman appoint a com mittee 10 receive written proposi- tions from parties who desired to build the house. The motion was seconded and carried and the chair appointed the following named gentlemen as the committee:
 Messrs. W. H. Langford. Chas. Well, ]. B. Trulock, Chas. Senyard and $. C. Alexander.
 It was moved by Mir. l.. O. Knox, that that committee be also given 1 the power to complete the list of subscribers anu collect the subserip- tions already offered. That 1t be empowered to negotiate for the erection of the thea ter building and make contracts covering such nego- tiations. This motion was carried. No other business being before the assemblage, the meeting adjourned. It is most likely that Maj. Tillar can be induced to reconsider his proposition and build the opera house Ut his place on West Barraaue street, as was his intention. We were informed that Mai. Tillar was going to build a modern and thor oughly up.to-dete house. He ex- pressed his willingness to spend $12,000 besides the $4 ,000 bonus and the use of his property valued al $4 GOO or $5, 5,000.
 The committee appointed immedi ately went to work collecting the subscriptions and connecting tue list. There is no doubt whatever but what Pine Bluff will get an opera house, but where it will be located is still undecided.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22

that the country is very sparsely settled, which, with the character ot the country, and connections which there would be business for, condi- tions are not of such nature that would induce travel to take this route as against the lines on tfe east side of the river, or the con- nectlon through Texarkana. l do not believe that your Board of Trade would req test the company to put service at loss. The day train &C., commodates the local travel; there fore a night train would be of little or no advantage to said trade, as 1t would not serve their purpose. We feel disposed to meet the demands of the people, and to protect busi- ness as offered, but unless tner care more convincing arguments brought to bear than these presented up to the present time, it would not be policy for this company to entertain the proposition. I wish to state, ho veyer, that this matter will be watched, and when the time may come where the business will war rant double service the com pany will be only too glad to furnish the same"
 The Pine Bluff Commercial League was interested in the above move ment and the explanation of MT. Harding will be read with much interest by Pipe Bluffians. Mr. Harding's explanation, is. We think, very satisfactory and it shows he spared no paines to look properly in the matter and vas very fair in deal ing with the gentlemen who presen- ted the matter to him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
NABBED BY A DEPURY.

Henry Chapman. a sassy negro. was arrested in this city Saturday by Deputy Constable Craig, and locked behind the Jefferson county bars.
 Chapmen has been wanted by the authorities here for almost two months. He went to the Citizens Bank here several weeks ago and demanded to know something of a business transaction his father had made with President Langford, of that institution. When his request was refused. he proceeded to '.cuss" out everything and everybody in hearing distance. The police were called but before their arrival the negro took a sneak.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
4 ARECITAL
Participated in by Misses Mann and
 Dewoody's Pupils.

Miss Mamie Mann's music pupils part icipated in a much enjoyed and interes ting recital at her home Fri day afternoon. Several of Miss Dewoody's elocution pupils assisted in the program. The affair was a complete success.
 The program rendered was as follows:
 Instrumental Duet Return of the Heroes,' Misses Brewer and Kowell.
 Piano Solo-"Black Forest Clock. 7 Miss Mary Kate Riley.
 Reading 'Sam's Little Star, l" Miss Hattie Lowry.
 Instrumental Solo-"York Dance, ," Miss Cloe Jones.
 Piano Trio-sFlag Of Honor ? Misses Reynold. Banks and Riley.
 Piano Solo-"Valse Brilliante, J Miss Lola May Mann.
 Mandolin Solo-"Oriental Waltz, , Miss May Crutcher.
 Reading-.Story of Some Bells, J Miss Gertrude Whyte.
 Piano Solo-"Little Elf Polka J Miss Etna Gammill
 Piano Solo-"Nocturne (night song,)" ]" Miss May Reynolds.
 Reading-"Ar Sid, Master John Tucker
 Instrumental Solo, Bacarolle, " Miss May Banks.
 Grand Final-by Music Class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
WILL NOT BE INAUGURATED BETWEEN LITTLE ROCK
 AND ALEXANDRIA, LA,
OVER THE IRON MOUNTAIN
President Harding Gives Out a Very Satisfactory Explana-
 ton in a Letter.

There will be DO double daily pas senger train service between Little Rock and Alexandria, La., at least for the present. For several months past there has been combined ef- fort on the part of the people as represented by the commercial or ganizations at the terminus and at the intermediate points to induce tie Missouri Pacific Company to .s<st. up the service. Yesterday, says SNturday's Arkansas Democrat, the Board of Trade received a letter from Mr. Russell Harding, vice president and general manager of tLe system, which at least for the \ present refuses the request. NJ. Harding goes into the subject in a careful and painstaking manner, Showing that be did nut dismiss the subject with wave of bis hand in the direction of his waste basket, but investigated and based his an. swer on results. The following is an extract from his letter, and it will be read with interest as it gives an inkIing as to the character and methods of the new executive:
 T have looked into thls matt very closely and find that accord
 ing to figures compiled in the audi tors office showing earnings over this particular territory, it would not De a paving investment to this company to increase it's train ser yice. You, of course, understand
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
PINE BLUFF & WESTERN
Looking to a Connection Vita Little
 Rock < Hot Springs Western.

BAuxlTE, April 21. MT. McMillau secretary and treasurer, and Mt. Radiord, chief engineer, respective ly, of the Pine Bluff < Western Railroad are here, MT. ]. F. CIai- borne is showing them through the country looking to an extension Of their road to connection at this place with the Little Rock & Hot Springs Western. It is said they were greatly surprised at the mag nitude of the mining operations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
UNIONS PRIMARY. JEFF DAVIS, OF COURSE, CARRIED THE COUNTY Ada
 FOR GOVERNOR. MONROE FOR AUDITOR Crockett for Secretary of State and Powell for Prosecuting
 Attorney.

Hon. Greed Cald well, who is the Democratic nominee for Senator from this tJefferson) county Satur- day night received telegram from Fl Dorado. Union county, inform ing him of the result of Unions s primary election, which was held for county and State officers Satur- day. Elections were also held in Yell and Phillips count ties Saturday but up to the hour of going to press, nothing had been heard of the re- suits in the latter two counties,
 In Union county Jeff Davis won in walk. He is said to have re- ceiyed over two thirds of the votes cast.
 Wes Crockett carried Union by a handsome majority for secretary of state oyer B. B. Jett.
 The following named gentlemen carried that county by large major ities.
 Chew for attorney general, Mon roe for auditor and Gaines for rail- road commissioner, he having nc opposition.
 Smead Powell was elected Prose cutting attorney Of the RI Dorado district.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
s4,OOO,0OO
Will Hardly Cover Damage Done hy
 Recent F pods.
Special to the Graphic.

Special to the Graphic.
 MERIDIAN, MISS, April 21-Flood| damage estimated at four million dollars besides early crops are total loss. Situation slightly improved today. Many rivers still rising. Jackson waterwoiks flooded and water famine threatened. Hydrant supply exhausted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22

MT. Wm. $. Palfrey. of Dallas Texas, one of the brightest insurance men in the south, and an all round good fellow. Is In the city and will be the guest of Messrs. k. IF. M Mills 6 Sons flrs several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22

We were reliably informed Satur- day by u Republican who is apt to know. that Hon. H. L. Rem- rsel, of Little Rock, would be the Republican nominee for governor ot Arkansas when the convention meets. l < s$ ss.s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22

We are glad to state that Mrs Paul yaugine, who has been SC sick at her home in sherrill, is rtpor' ted much better.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22

Little Miss Hattie Holland, of Newport. Is visiting her father, MT. M. Holland, the.popular prescription ist at Dewuody's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
BASE BALL.

The annual National League base ball season has opened and much interest is being manifested in the gan es daily. The results of Sat urday's games are as follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22

St. Louis-3 Pittsburg-4. Ghica go--3. Cincinnati-4 Brootlyu-5 New York;. elphia-5 Boston,.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

Fourth engnser--P SCHMIDT.
Fourth ongneer--H. KROHNE
Fourth engine.r-P. sECFTLEBEN.
PhysicIan-Dr. wITTIGsCHLAGER.
Purser-A. TIELBAAR
Assistant purser-C. CLEFT.
Assistant purser-c. FEHsENt tEI.p.
Chief steward-A. RABIEN.
Second steward-F. LOUw.
Second steward. VOLLERs
Second steward-J. FORQUIGNON.
Second steward-H. WEBER.
Chief cook-E. NIELSEN.
Second cook-w. STEINLANDT.
Second cook-H. WILHELM.
Second cook-E. TROSrER
Second eooI,-P NIELSEN
Second cook--M. RoDIGER.
Second cooke, TRErOPE.
Carpentsr-A. REESE.
The officers OF the steamship saale are:
Captaia--J AIROw.
First offcer-H SCHAFFER
Second of1cer-E. LANDER.
Third oficer-A. BARON.
Fourth ofieer--G. BOOK
Engineer--J. WAHLAC-
Second engineer-C. GAHRE.
Third enginetr-A. WELLER.
Third engineer-O BRoCKHOFF.
Fourth engineer-H. TOPsER.
Fourth engIneer-W- KLCVER.
Fourth engineer-C. Won BEULWITZ-
Physician-D,. STABY.
Purser-C. RABIEN.
Assistant purser--W. HAASE.
steward-C OELLERICH
Second steward. STUMPEI.
Chief cook-E. sECHEBAY.
Second cool--A. ARMGRATH.
second cook-E. STEINKAMP
Second oook-H. KATT-
The officers of the Bremen are:
Captain-R NIERICH.
First offcer-A. AHLBoRN-
Second offcer-E MEYER.
Third oficer-H. ALBERS.
Third ofhcer-O. SHIELDING.
chief cngineer--J. TIENKEN.
Second enEineer-H. RABIEN
Third engtneer-o. WALLWITZ.
Third engineer-C. BEISE.
Fourth engineer-G. ETTLING.
Fourth engineer-H STRECKER.
Fourth engineer--A. KOPPA.
Pu-ser--H. BRUMMER
Assistant purser--P HEYN.
Steward-A BALLEER.
Second steward. BARTEIS.
Third stewar5--H. HEY DEN.
Chief cookie. KCIISE.
Second cOok-O. FIRNHABER
Second cook-w. KRACSS
Second cook-A. MULLER.
Carpenter-F. BI'RCHARDT.
The following are the officers Of the Main:
Csptain-v. PETERMANN.
First oficer-IA Y LETTFN- -FETERSSEN
Second of1cer-J HENS.
Third ohiCer--A. BARON.
Fourth of1cer--W. METTE.
FIRST Engineer-P. HARTMANN.
Assistant engineer-C- SCHMIDT.
Assistant enEineer-A. STANKO
Assistant eagineer-A. I.AMSBACK.
First steward-E. BARTLING.
Second steward-W. BUSLAU.
Chefs. Schultz
Assistant chef-P. HABERMANE.
Physicia1-Dr. G. ORDEMANN.
AsStsyaut-H. FINK
PursAr--C. RASSELMANN
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
LIVED THROUGH MAIN FIRE
SIXTEEN MEN RESCUED IN coAr.
BUNKERS
SURVIVED HOURS ON THE BrAzTNo
SHIP. AND ONLY ONE WAS
BADLY HURT

SHIP. AND ONLY ONE WAS
BADLY HURT
When the Main took fire so rapid and de-
structive was the action OF the flames that she
could not be taken from her slip, and was lest
burning in her dock She was thus subjected
not alone TO the intense heat Of the fire raging
within her. but she bore the brunt as well OF the
greater fire raging without About II O'Clock
sufficient control of the flames had been gained
to enable those in charge TO pull the IRE
scourged hulk Of the liner out into the river,
where the fire could 5e extingulshed. and she
was accordingly towed up the stream.
Then, incredible as it may seem. and in
spite of the fact that the ship had been burn
ing unchecked for six hours and for that period
had in addition been subjected 10 that Aercer
heat OF the burning wharves. unmistakable
signs that living men were stin within the
hulk were given. Hoboken was communicated
with. and the tug Colonel Edwin A. Stevens was
sent to the rescue. Sixteen men were removed
from the wreck OF this number fifteen were
comparatively uninjured. and were sent to the
hotel at No. 96 Hudson-st Hoboken The
sixteenth man was totally blind. through the
action Of hot water. whether from bursting
steam pipe OF the water from the engines heat
ing as it fell through the flames could not be
ascertained- He was cared for by Dr s A
Helper, Of the steamship line. and was sent to
St Mary's Hospital Ills name IS Carl NIiehL
and his age was given as forty-three years
These men. when the intense heat drove them
to seek any available refuge. descended to the
coal bunkers, where they remained until res
cued. Many Of their companions who sought
refuge il the compartments hove the bunksrs
all perished from suffocation. while these six
teen. luckier or wiser in their choice Of refuge.
escaped.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

20 lave seied for Boston N the afternoon to
take passengers there for Bremen, Under her
charter she had right to carry coastwise pas
sengers. 1t is known that three stewardesses
should have been on board
The wreckng boats Hustler and Chapman owned
by the Merrit-Chapman Wrecklng Company and
the flreboat Van wyck lay alongside the Saale
and gradually filled her with water. II this
water that made the ship sink
Last night the Van Wyck was stlll pumping
water into the Saale amidships
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01
A CALL FOR THE SURVIVORS.

The North German Lloyd officials gave out
the following notice last night:
Everybody who worked as 1ongshoremen and
as ships crew OF the Main the Bremen and the
SaaIs shall report himself at the ONCE OF Meyer
& Stsneck, on River-st, between Second and
Third sts.. Hoeoken, from ) o'clock on this
morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

adjacent to the burning piers. The flames ex-
tended along the waterfront distance of two
hlocks-from Second-st. 10 Fourth st.-about six
hundred feet. The Hoboken Stores, the United
States bonded warehouses at Third-st. and the
river. escaped damage by the flames. After the
Campbell Warehouse caught fire people were
driven out of a row Of houses fronting the river
between Third-st. and Fourth-st. The smoke
drove the occupants of the houses out.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

Continued ON page sight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01

to find out what the true situation was.
We passed through the ambulance VII
lage, and, leaving our horses, cnhDeu
up the spur. Streams of wounded met
us and INSTRUCTED our path. Men stag
gered along alone, or supporated by coni-
rades, or crawling on hands and knees,
or carried on stretchers. CorpeS lay
hero and there. Many of the wounds
were Of horrible nature. The spiintes
and fragments of the shell had torn
and mutilated In the most CHASTITY man
ner.
I passed about ECO while I was climbing
up There was, moreover. q small but
steady leakage Of unwounded men OF al
corps. Some of them cursed and swore.
Others were utterly exhausted ana teti
on the hillside In stupor. Others again
seemed drunk, though they had had no
Eauor Scores were sleeping heavily
Fighting was still proceeding. ana stray
bullets struck all over the ground, Wa1ie
the NIaxim-sleN guns scourged the sianks
of the hill and the shrlterins infantry at
regular intervals of minute.
T had seen some service, ana capt.
Brooke has been through more fighting
than ary other officer of late years. We
were sd profoundly impressed by the
Spectacle and situation that we resolved
to go and tell Sir Charles Warren what
we had seen. The fight had been SO close
that no proper reports had been sent TO
the General, so he listened with great
patience and attention. One thing was
quite clear-unless good and ettlclenl COW
er could be made during the night and
unless guns could be dragged TO the sum-
nit of the hill to match the Soer ar
tillerv. the infantry COULD not-perhaps
would not endure another day Inc
human machine will not stand cer1ilh
strains for long.
Sir Charles Warren wanted to kao"
Col. Thorneycroft's views 1 was SEM
to obtain them. The darkness was IN
tense: the track stony and uneven. IL
was hopeIessly consested with a1nbu-
lances stragglers and wounded men
soon had to leave my horse, ana
then toiled upward. finding everywhere
streams of men winding about the almost
nrecinitous sides OF the mountains. and
desultory crackle of muskeuy at the
ton. Only one solid battalion remained
the Dursets All the others were inter
mingled.
found Colonel Thorneycroft at the top
Of the mountain. Every one seemed TO
know even in the confusion where ne
was. He was sitting on the ground, sur
| rounded by the remnants OF the reg
1nent he had raised, who mad feusht ZOE
him like lions and followed MN IKE
dogs. i explained the situluon as | nso
been told and as thought NaVat guns
we're prepared to try; sappers and WerA,
Ing parties were already on the roau
| with thousands of sandbass
What did ne think? But the decision
had already been taken. He mad never
received AIRY message from the general
had not had time to write any IVES ,
ages had been sent to him. ne nad
| wanted to send orners nimseh- rue
s,rt had been too hot, too close. TOO
intrrlaced for him TO attend to anSenins
| but to support this company. clear those
| rocks or line that trench SO. haVi.ss
I'd nothing and expecting no guns
| he had decided to retire
AS he put it tersely: Better SIX ssoo
| battalions safely down the NIL taan Z
mon I'D in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01
His Rothschild Sandwich.

A novelist was asked recently by
friend which one of his creations ne wa
most fond OF, and his reply Illustrates
a new development in his character.
..Well," he replied. II think that: upon
the whole, my Rothschild sandwich Is
the best thing ever did
Your what?" 1ueried the friend.
..My Rothschild sandwich Yes. l
have invented a sandwich" he replied
land a. good one. even If do say II.
You take a muffin or tea-cake. Cut u
into two slices Butter each slice with
pure. unsalted butter. Then place upon
the butter Of each slice thin layer OF
Roouefort cheese. Upon one OF the slices
Law half a dozen olives. dripping with
their oil, and place the other slice on top
of them Then eat the result, and II you
don't say the pleasure OF eating It IS
worth the headache you are likely to
have next morning. you are not a true
5epicure-
child Sandwich instead Of the -
sandwich, was asked.
because it IS far richer than ever
hope to be- replied the author.-Tit-
Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01

The mild and immediate effect Of DR..
Eilmer's Swamp-Root. the great kidney
remedy. IS soon realized It stands the
highest for its wonderful cures OF the
most distressing cases. Swamp-Root will
set your whole system right, and the best
proof Of this Is trial.
Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
sponsihle for more sickness and suffering
than any other disease. and il permitted
to continue FATAL RESULTS ARE
SURE TO FOLLOW. Kidney trouble ir-
ritates the nerves, makes you dizzy. rest
less, sleepless and irritable. Makes you
pass water often during the day, and
obliges you to get up many times during
the night Causes puffy or dark circles
under the eyes, rheumatism. gravel,
catarrh of the bladder. pain or dull ache
in the back, joints and muscles. makes
your head ache and back ache. causes
indigestion, stomach and liver trouble:
YOU get a sallow. yellow complexion:
makes you feel as though you had heart
trouble; you may have plenty of aInoi-
ton, but no strength: get weak and
waste away.
II your water, when allowed to remain
undisturbed In a glass or bottle for TWEEN
ty-fogr hours, forms sediment or set
ting or has a cloudy appearance. or II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01
Topics of interest.

What IS the American Social Science
Association to discuss, and when Is its
next meeting?
The American Social Science Associa-
ton will meet at Washington. D. c..
May 1th-Itth, inclusive. On Monday
evening. May eth, President Whitman.
of Columbia University. will give the
address of welcome. and Charles Dudley
Warner. president of the ASSOCIATE ton. the
al nuaI address. Tuesday will he devoted
to the department. of health. and DR..
w. a. Hall, fNew York; Adele Maria
Hickey, OF New York; SUPERINTENDENT
Waiter a. WHman Con yellow Fever
Control Metaods'). Raymond A. Pearson
and DR.. Irving G. Rosse. OF Washington,
an- DIR. Elmer Lee. OF New York. will
present papers. The department of edu-
cation and art Will occupy Wednesday.
Chairman Frank B. sanborn. of Con-
cord, will speak of social economy and
finance Thursday morning. Papers will
follow on social changes in the United
States in the past fifty years. and among
the speakers will be Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe. Miss Kate Sanborn and Dr.. j. n.
Claiborne. of Virginia. Miss Flora j.
Write. of Concord. and J. W. Kirkland
will discuss che social conditions of the
Eoers. There will be considered. also.
the growth Of building associations and
banks since 1870. Thursday evening Pro-
fessor s. NJ Lindsay will make not. OF
recent financial legislation: Colonel Jacob
L. Greene. Of Hartford. will talk Of IAN
Ideal Currency ard Professor Joseph =.
Johnson, of the University of PennsyI-
vania. will speak on THE Fipancierins
of Corporations Papers on the sup
preston OF vice, the legal eSeIatfon OF
women. and various other topics will be
presented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-01

maintenance, (2) one-third of the three
percent interest on the construction
bonds, and (S) one-half OF per cent on
same bonds for q sinking fund. lt Is
thought that the construction will occupy
. about nine years, and that it Will be ten
years before it will become profitable.
It is admitted by all that the canal can
be dug, and that the technical difficulties
can be overcoms. The contention IS.
i. therefore as to the adviSability of COM
mencing a work of such magnitude with
the uncertainty as to its ability TO meet
the annual charges. Modern Strateg1Sts
from NIoltke to the present Emperor
have pointed out the Importance of the
canal for moving supplies and heavy ord
nance in time of war. And connecting
the great tRuhr coal fields with the cities
of Hamburg and Bremen and the manu-
featuring districts Of Central Prussia, it
would make coal blockade impossible,
as these centers OF activity would be In
dependent of the coastwtse traffic from
the mouth of the Rhine. Then. again,
I Germany is rapidly increasing her ship
ping and the cost of freights by all-watcr
routes Is so much cheaper than all-land,
or part land and part water, that every
effort should be put forth for facilitate
ing transportation.-F'ron 1.-THE Rhtne-
EIbe Canal-A Feature in German Poll
tics" by James Howard Gore. in the
American Monthly Review of Reviews for
April.