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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
A NEW BOAT FOR US.

Capt. " N. Watkins. one of the test known and most genial steam boatn en in the South, brought his pretty little steamer, 1rma. down from the capital Tuesday evening and departed this morning on its return. He brought over 200 sacks uf cotton seed, some sundries and a lot of cotton here from way land ings. Capt. Watkins says he will make weekly trips to Pine Bluff from Little Rock, and has already estab- lished a fine trade for his new boat. Do you know" said the Captain, .that Pine Bluff is better river town than people give it credit for being. l have great faith in it's fu- ture and believe that it vii soon again enjoy the noat competition and river trade that existed in ante beilum days
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
IN CIRCUIT COURT.

The circuit court was in session again this morning, but very short while. A large number of cases were dismissed and disposed of in various eases from magistrates courts One negro, simon Smith. who was charged with burglary and grand larceny, WAS released upon a prom ise that he would leave Jefferson county. He said he would go back 10 his home at Greenville mmedi- ately, if not sooner. The court ad- ionrned until g a. m. Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03

Kidney disease is the enemy we have the most to fear as a result of the feyerieh restlessness of our much vannted modern civilization. 1t is a treacberous enemy, working out its deadly effect under cover of the most trifng symptoms. The first indica- tion of changes in tbe urine, frequent headaches, digestive troubles. should be the signal for prompt remedial measures. pRICKLY ASH BIT TIERS is kidney remedy ofsuperlatiye merit; it is soothing, healing and strength ening, quickly relieves the aching or soreness that always appears in the advanced stages, checks the progress Of the disease and through it's excel lent cleansing and regulating effect in the stomach, liver and bowels, it brings back the strength and ruddy glow of vigorous health. Sold by Walker Drug Go. d2w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
AWAY FROM HOME JOHN MAYER DIES IN ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL AT
 EAST ST. LOUIS.
WAS A POPULAR ENGINEER
With the Cotton Belt For Over Thirteen Years-A Good,
 True Man.

Mir. John Maher died in East St. Louis Tuesday afternoon after few days illness with pneumonia. He was taken suddenly sick at that place last Thursday while en route to bis home in Pine Bluff from Des Moines, Ia, where he was seat as delegate to the annual meeting of the National Brothe rhood of Loco native Fireman Lodge, from this city.
 His death was shock to the com munity, though news of bis serious illness reached this city last Friday when his mother, wife and brother were called to his bedside.
 'sJohnny" Maher, as he was famil- iarIy known, was 29 years Of age and one of the best known, most genial and faithfuli employees of the Cotton Belts road men. He always had a happy cpun tenance for his acquaint- ances. His friends at every station bet ween Pine Bluff and Texarkana were numerous. He was model son, brother and husband and his death will be received with universal regret.
 The deceased was member of the A. Q. U. w. and Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen lodges. h the later be was Master for two consee- utive terms. The high esteem in which he was held there is proven in his trip to Des Moines, where be represented his brothers at one of the orders most important meet ings.
 He began firing on the Cotton Belt in 1887, and after ten years of hard labor, was promoted to engin- eer, which position be held at his | death.
 A mother, vile, sister aud broth CT are left to mourn his death. To them the Graphic extends it's hear.- l felt sympany and condolence.
 The remains were brought to Pine Bluff this Wednesday, morning and will be buried from St. Joseph Cath olic church Friday morning with requiem mass ceremonies by Father J. .sai. Lucey.
 The mem oers of the A o. U W. aod B Of L F. lodges will attend in a body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
" James Rs ed Injured.

Mr. James Reed struck bis leg against cake of ice in such man. per as to hruise it severely. It be- came very much swollen and pained him so badly that he could not walk without the aid of crutches. He was treated by physicians. also used several kinds If iDiinent and two and a half gallons of " hisky in bath ing it. but nothing gave any relief until he began using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. T his brought almost & complete cure in week s time and he believes that had he not Used this remedy his leg would have had to be ampu ted. MT. Reed is one of the leading merchants of Clay Court House, W. Va. Pain Balm is uneqnaled for sprains. bruises and rheumatism. For sale by W. l.. Dew oUdy X Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
WILL STRING CABLES.

Mir. Y. L. Powell. general manager for the Southwestern Telephone Company with headquarters at Lit tie Rock, 9as visitor in the city Tuesday. He says he 1ill soon make some extensive Improvements on the line here. Oyer 10000 CT 15.00O feetof new cable will be strung in the city, which will leave only about fifty wires on one poll line. These cables will be used owing 10 the poll lines being crowded with wires. Bg using cables several thousand wires can be inelosed and put out of the way. Gables save the company the trouble of crossed wires etc. When the new telephone build ing is erected here. wires in the basI. ness portion will be put under. ground.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
DEWEY MAY BE SHOT.

Chief Philpot was Monday night gwen instructions by the city coun- ell to remove George Dewey,o the court house monkey. from court square, as he has been declared a nuisance. The Chief will give Mir Lou Owen due notice and if he does not remove his animal, Dewey will be shot full of bullets until he is dead dead. dead. and his mischieyous life will cease operation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03

wagon. pulling the boy with it. The lad fell on his head and laid iii Il e dust several minutes. The accident happened near W. B. Sorrells' home and he had the little fellow carried into his residence. washed the boys
 ace and summoned a doctor, who arrived after the boy Lad revived. The little fellow was badly bruised but not seriously hurt. It " IS at first thought that-l is neck had been broken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
REV. $ DoNAHoE

Testffes to the Good Qualities of Cham
 berlains Cough Remedy.
 On the 10th of Dec ember, 1897, Rev $. A. Donahoe, pastor M. E. Church South. Pt. Pleasant, w, Va, con tracted a severe cold which was at tended from the beginning by vio- lent coughing. He says After re- sorting to number of so called specifics, usually kept in the hou@e, to no purpose, l purchased bottle Chambeflain's Cough Remedy, which acted like q charm. l most cheerful ly recommend it to the public." For Sale by W. l.. DeWoody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03

We are manufacturers agenrs fo all kirds of advertising novelties, such as yard sticks. rulers, thermo om- eters. etc, aud can duplicate. the prices, delivered, of any establish ment ln the United States. Manu lecturers not excepted. If interested cal and see our Iint nt-ApAMs- WILsoN PRINTING %. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
FELL FROM 4 WAGON.

Henry Meyer. d little white orphan boy. had narrow escape from death Tuesday afternoon. He was
 ritiing in u wagon with Reid, the COW catcher, and had one end of d rope tied around his arm and the other around a heifet $ neck. The wagon jnlted the animal out of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03
grGRO WHO ATTEMPTED RAPE IN ALABAMA BURN
 ED BY A MOB.
HUSBAND OF THE VICTIM
let Fire to the Pine Knots That Cooked the Man to
 Death.

@ Wetu6pka, Ala. Oct. 2-Wintield
 Townsend, alias Floyd, negro, was
 6nrned at the stake in the little
 own of Electric, fifteen miles from
 bis place, a half hour after md
 ght this morning The negro's 7fime was an attempted assault on
 Hrs. Lonnie Harrington, whose Illus band set fire to the brands which Keduced Townsend's body to ashes. W Yesterday afternoon the negro, a Nephew of the negro Floyd who was hanged in the Wetumpka jail week Before last for attempted assault, af tempted to outrage Mrs. Earring ton. Mr Harrington was engaged 6t cotton gin in Electric and lives one miles out Of town. The negro rame to the house and told Mrs. Harrington that her husband had eent bim to get twenty cents from Der. She told him that she had DO Hharge. Then the negro left, but returned in about ten minutes. The W oman's screams were heard by
 Bob Nichols, another negro, who
 uas passing along the road at the Mime. He ran to the house in time =. eaa +ho vooroZ ocoapo Tho pauc Spread rapidly. All the stores at 8 eetrie were instantly closed; the &snneries and saw mills shut down ]; 3be people left their wagons in tae Fpad and their blows in the field and gathered for a pursuit of the negro. s Dogs were not brought to the seene until nearly dark. They were taKen 10 where the negro's tracks q appeared and an exciting chased ep sued. Tue dogs stopped finally at tree in frons of O1ion's store on the north outskirts of Eleelrlc.
 E The crowd coming up seen dis the negro sitting on q lmo.
 e was brought down at once ard &Aken to the scene of bis crime. There be was confront ted by his vic tin, who positively identified him. Ward was sent to the other search Ing parties that the negro had been Ennnd aud about II o'clock B crowd 8 several hundred men was in the Htle village. The negro, who was gfken to the edge of the village and 8rrounded by the mob, shivered
 &th fear. The prepai ations for
 Rtn were quickly made. A rope SRs flung over the limo of a big oak (fee and hundred men stood ready lend a hand
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-03

Mir. Sias Ganaway is eDlarging his sfore on south Main street.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
FROM ADMIRAL REMEY.
American Sick and wounded Being
Well Cared For.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The following
coblegram has been received at the
navy departments
raku. July 29.-Sooce, with sick and
wounded, proceeded to Nagasaki, Yo'
hohama, Guam, Honolplp and Mare
lsalnd; five marines and navy officers,
Eve army officers, nine navy men, 10
mt rnes, 65 Ninth infantry. All men
will remain aboard Solace unless other.
wise recommended by army medical
authorities at Nagasaki or Surgeon
Anderson, at Yokohama. Army hos
pital ship Relief preparing at Maya
saki for Tnku, japanese hospital ship
alternating here ut our disposal II
needed. Lieut.. Leonard's condition
more favorable; recovery hopeful Bid
dies command ordered TO- Ten Tsin.
Signed REMEY.
Mai. Bddlc's command consists OF
a25 marines, who sailed from San
Francisco on the Grant with Gen.
ChNflec and the Sixth cavalry
The cable from Admiral Remey
shows that he has sent home on the
hospital ship Solace those who were
wounded at the battle Of Tien Tsin,
md those who We're sick among the
Amciic force.
His statement that the japanese ship
will be az our disposal Tor conveying
kick and wounded TO Nngusoki Is wei
come intelligence, and may relieve the
situation materially IN cusc Of hard
fighting IN Pckin.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04

Joe Hall was tried and convicted in
Cleburne circuit court of the horrible
murder Of Mrs. Jane Gage near James
town on April 2sth, and received sem
t"nce OF eighteen years in the peniten'
tiary, Joe Hall and James OBarrion
went TO the home OF Gage about mid.
night, April 2sth, and demanded ad-
mttance but were refused. They bat
tered down the door and knocked Gage
in the head with bucket, crushing his
skull, They were dragging him ont
when Mrs. Gage ran to her husbands
assistance, when Hall shot her dead.
Both were arrested, but O'Barron es-
caped,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
SAVED BY ANIMALS.

The pet dog of British scout, by a
timely bark, prevented a patrol from
entering a Boer ambuscade, and SO
saved a dozen men from imminent
death.
The shrill screaming of a pet parrot
one winters morning, awakened fam
lily in Holland in the nick of time to
save them from the threatening food
which was sweeping down their street
from a dam which had burst in the
town above them.
A French gentleman was in peril Of
his life at the hands of surprised and
desperate burglar, when the burly
body of a pet bear interviewed between
the householder and his would-be as.
saiant, and spared him an encounter
out of which he must have come second
best.
The exodus of colony of rats from a
certain ship in dock led an obseryani
captain TO have his vessel overhauled
when il was discovered that the ships
bottom had sustained an injury, which
must have resulted in her laundering
at sea had not the accident been indi.
rectly averted by the action OF the
alarmed rodents,
In New York. about two years ago,
the little three-year-old daughter of a
merchant was left by her nCrsc near
,xin : 81 n
Through this window she crept, and
would have fallen on to the pavement
below but for the Intervention OF de-
voted dog, who seized her dress in his
teeth and held her tightly until aid ar.
rived.
From a disastrous food in India,
some years ago, the broad back Of an
elephant offered ample sanctuary to an
imperilled family. The animal heard
his masters call, and came through the
rising waters to the open window
where the family were assembled
From thence the devoted elephant con
veyed his precious burden to a place
of safety.
In cage of performing animals at
an itinerant menagerle the tanner was
putting the huge beasts through their
tricks when the sudden temper of an
old lion would doubtless have resulted
In the death OF the tanner but for the
opportune aid rendered by pet puma,
who sprang at the throat Of the vicious
lion and diverted his attention until
the tanner had time to assert his au'
thori,y and restore order,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
by Way of Explanation.

New York, Aug. august / was
the date set for the assembling of the
Nicaraguan congress in regular ses-
sion. One subject to come up was tho
confirming of the decision of the
courts and the official declaration of
the minister of public works that the
time granted to the Maritime Canal
Co. of Nicaragua, whose headquarters
are in New York, in which to construct
an inter-oceanic ship canal across
Nicaragua, had expired, and that the
concession to that company is null
and void.
1t is probable that the seizure OF the
company's property has been mode in
conformity with the decision and dec
laration above mentioned, possibly re-
inforced by congressional action.
The Nicaraguan congress is expect
ed to take action with reference to the
acquisition by the government of the
United States of a belt of territory,
ten or fifteen miles wide, across Mic
aragua, embracing the approval route
on which to construct an inter-
oceanic ship canal, This congress may
also intimate its desire to have the
canal fortified or not, in the event
that the government of the United
States approaches the government Of
Nicaragua on the construction by the
United States of the canal.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
Killed His Brother.

Flippin Hill, colored, shot and killed
his brother George Hill, on a planta.
ton in Miller county George and his
wife went home from church and
found Flippin in their bed, They
made him leave, Later he returned
with pistol and George disarmed him.
Subsequently Flippin returned with a
shotgun, and this time he was accom-.
panied by another negro named Gold.
berg Curry. Flippin slipped into his
brothers sleeping room. The wife dis.
covered and grappled with the mid.
night intruder, but he pushed her aside
and fred the contents of the gun at his
sleeping brother Flippin ana his com
panion went to Texarkana after the
killing and gave themselves up,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Negro Shoots and Kills His Brother
on Plantation Near
Texarkana.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONIcLED
James l.. Fitzgerald Struck by Lightning
and Instantly Killed at Little Rock.
Levi Marchbanks Sentenced to Hang a.
Harrisburg.


Governor Dan W. Jones has received
the following communication from Di-
rector of the Census Merriam at Wash
ington: 81 have your letter of the 18th
instant concerning a statement OF the
population of the counties Of Arkansas,
and am sorry to inform you that this
statement cannot be fur .iished you by
August 9Th, as out of the 295 enumera-
ton districts constituting the counties
which are likely to have a population
of Is, 900, the schedules for less than
onethird have been received by this
office. As soon as they are received
and examined tor the settlement of the
enumerators' accounts, the count of
population will be made promptly and
statement furnished you" AS the
desired information cannot be secured
in time to provide for the election of
the extra clerks at the coming election,
the governor will probably appoint in
such counties as may be shown to be
entitled to the additional officers.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
Won the Wager.

Q Fred Brom berger, of Pine Bluff, wa.
gered his uncle, Isaac Bromberger,
that he could eat ten dozen tamales
without interruption, The wager EN-
braced the price of all the tamales
Bromberger could eat, including and
above the number stipulated, and Is on
the side Bromberger ate the ten doz-
en- very quickly and called for three
dozen more, which were speedily dis.
posed OF, Later he was taken sick and
a physician called who brought him
around all right.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
RELATING TO CHINA.

The demand for candles In China IL
,ery large, owing to the fact that they
are used ut all religious ceremonies,
The intoxicated gentleman made his
way unstcadiiy into Wun Lungs laun'
dry and delivered huge bundle OF
linen, with the remark; There, OF
mani Un'stUn' you KILN mish''
naries. or ri. Come round my
houshe, My muzzer.law use be mish'.
nary Baltimore American.
Marking was originally the seat OF
government OF Vhe Ming dynasty IN
China. Emperor Yungloh, however,
made Picking the capital In i4li,
and It has retained that position ever
since 1he population Is estimated at
100000 persons. The northeast gate
OF Picking commands the city, and II
was by this gate that the allied troops
entered Picking In 1900
In London recently very high prices
were given for some pieces OF Nan
king Chinese pottery, the purchasers
being probably moved 70 unusual
prodigality by suspicion that after
the present Chinese troubles sho'!
have been settled such pottery will be
more than ever difficult OF procure
ment. Three vases, eaeh ten inches
high, brought $i,i55, and n pair OF
long.necked bottles sold lor Si,0b0,
A late issue of London Punch con.
tanned cartoon with sting Of truth
In II that will be felt in Europe and
appreciated IN Japan. The powers,
pcrplcxed, are huddled In n corner,
wondering what ought TO DO done
against the colossal dragon of China
appearing ovcr the brow of hill.
they appeal TO little Japan for help.
Japan replies "Delightcd to join you,
gentlemen, but permit me TO remark
that ~ some OF you hadn't interfered
when had him down II would have
saved oil this trouble"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
BRIEF MENTION,

Miles Penny, colorcd, was crushcd to
death by falling rocl, in coal mine at
Huntington,
W, 0, sheets, IN old man, was ran
over and killed by X, C. train neal
TexurkNna .
Citizens Of Monticello have subscribed
the sum Of sO5, 900 for the erection OF u
cotton mill.
A soap factory is to be established at
Fort Smith,
IS, II. Kisscl, u Choctaw brakeman
wns run over and killed at Boonville
while making coupling, His head
was completely severed from HI" body
The state campaign was formally
opened nj Conway Oh July Soth with
speeches by tho three pubernatorial
candidates, Messrs, Davis, Kennel and
Files,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
POLITICIANS ON THE WING.
Hon. Charles A. TOwne In Chicago
Movements of Chnirman Jones
ami w. j. BryGn.

Chicago, Aug, r. Hon. Charles A.
Townc, populist candidate for vice.
president, arrived In Chicago, from
Lincoln, n little before noon. When
uskcd what determination he had ar
rived at concerning Lis withdrawal
from the populist ticket, Mr.. Townc
said: son that subject | will not open
my mouth until ,le proper time
comes"
He stated that he expected 10 leave
the city Thursday right and proceed
10 Colfnx, H., where he will speak on
the 3D. inst, ard will rench his home
ut Duluth August 5.
Chairman james X. Jores wired j.
q. johnson, chairman of the exec'i-
tive committee, that he would not reach
here before Friday.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson will
arrive here on Tuesday. August :; en-
route TO the indianapolis notification
meeting TO take place on the following
day.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-04
BOUND FOR THE EAST.
Troops, Probably Destined for CHI
m, Break Camp and March on
Board the Meade,

San Francisco, Aug, 1.-The troops
ordered to sail on the Meade brooks
camp and marched to the transport
The detachment includes Company T.,
battalion of engineers, under Capt.
Zinn; a battalion Of the Fifteenth in.
fnntry, composed Of Companies |, X,
L and M, in command of Maj George
A. Cornish, and squadron Of the
Third cavalry, made up Of troops b.,
G, II and I, commanded by Capt. Mao.
Donald.
The objective port of these troops is
probably Taku, China, but the present
orders read ITO the department Of the
Philippines"
When the transport is three miles
outside the heads the sealed orders
will be opened and the ultimate des-
tination known.
About sixty men of the Third caval-
ry will be detached and will go with
the horses on the transport Aztec, UNI
der command OF Lieut.. Charles A..
Hedekir, Third cavalry, who has been
appointed quartermaster and com
missary on that vessel during her trip
abroad.