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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
GRIP OF All ENGINEER.

Monday evening just before going out on his regular rdD, Engineer L.. Dxon, of the Cotton Belt. sent q negro to his boarding house after his grip. The negro was gone longer than he thought he ought to be, hence supposing that he had not gone fur the grip, he sent another negro, who rtnrned with tue fnfor- nation that negro No. had already been and gone. The grip and negro are still missing, and Mr. Dixon has offered a reward of s for the recoy- cry of his grip and apprehension of Che thief.-Johesboro Enterprise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

One of Riley's hack drivers ran over wheel on Main street Wed- Desday afternoon. man was rid ing tine wheel, but escaped unhurt. The 0 hte tel was demolished. The ac- cident was not the fault of the negro drivvr, ar the wheel slipped under the carriage wheels. The streets afe being made too wet and sit y, and that W a. mainly the Cause ot the ac- cident.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

General superintendent Bowron, of the Cotton Belt, yesterday issued the Allowing circular: St. Louis South western Railway Company of Texss, August %. 1900 -Eectiffve September 1, MT. (. H. Boinger is appointed general storekeeper of these lines and will have charge of all miscellaneous supplies and mate rlal other than ties, timber, pilin1 z, lumber and fuel, with headq larters for the St. Louis Southwestern Rail way Company at Pine Bluff, Ark, and tha St. Louis Sout W es tern Rail as Company of T. xas at Fs Ter, Tex .-Jlobe Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
M'COY AND CORBE1T
Will Battle Tonight-Even Money
 on he Clever Fighters.

What promises to be one of the most scientific aud fastest rirg bat ties nver fought in America will be pulled off tonight io New York City between James J. Corbett aud Kid Mccoy. The betting is even money, and each side is not over confident about their respective victory Both are clever and fast fAh CTS, and a pretty battle islooked for.
 The return of the fight will be re ceived by a Western Union wire at Holland & Lampert'. Roof Garden tonight direct from tbe ring-side Mr. Lee Morris will be at this etd of the he, and will give it out in double-quiek order. Several hun- dred sports will be there, and Mickey is preparlng some other amusement for those who will at tend.
 A late speciaI says: Jim Cor bett told a correspondent in his training quarters at Bath Beach to- day that he would whip Mccoy Thursday night as sure as they en- tered the ring. Corbett looks in snpQrb condition. His skin has lost entirely the saao@ness that marked it two years ago Ris steo is elastic, and his ewes sparkle with be light of perfect health. Cor oett's muscular development is su perb.
 am q better man than ever be- fore said Cofoett.
 4 friend of mine said to me six months ago.
 Jim, one thing you need is good ooaeh You can do every thing but hit hard enough.
 T knew it before my friend told me, For six months have been developing a new punch, and can bit fifty per cent harder today than I ever did before. I don't want to brag, but I've got a solar plexus blow that will make Mccoy forget all his cleverness before be has been in the ring three rounds.
 :. Those 1ho have seen Mccoy spar lately say he is in perfect trim Many sports are arriving by every train. The battle has aroused in tense interest, on account of the ac knowledged mastery of both men of the aft of boxing, aud because it will probably be the last battle in New York for many day, as the Horton law repeal goes into ef feet Thursday. Corbett is to 5 favorite in the betting, and thous- ands are already up ou the result.
 George Grant, McCoy's maoagei, bet yesterday $500 to 5000 on the Kid with stock broker, and is pre- pared to invest similar amount the same way. At the DeIavan Dlek Solomon bet $500 evsn with J Marks, of Louisville, on Corbett. Brooklyn Jimmy" Carroll bet Pat Rogers 5000 even on Mccoy John L Sullivan is holding the money.
 Mir. John E Wells will receive the fight by rounds tonight at the Bud weiser saloon. It will be received by Manager Heath of the Postal of flee, and Mir. Wells invites every Jody.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
PETITION
Is Bsing Circulated to Take Out Old
 'Phones-A a.em ant

A petition is being circulated today by cIuzsn which Is aa agreement on the part of our business men to remove The old phone from their stores on September I, providing the South western Company does not reconsider ther recent announce. ment to increase the business phone rate $ per month. and is being signed without hesitation ey our business men. The petition has q very large number of signers and they seem Jo mean business by their action. Manager Powell in conver- satiun with Il Graphic re epreseHtative today said the announcement will remain the same as given out some few weeks ago. aad the rate of in- crease will not be reduced. He says he is very sorry to note the disaa tis- on the part of some of our people. but the company realizes that the increase ls d necessity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
4 BIS REPUBLICAN RALLY Will Be Held in Thus City Mex. Sat
 ucday Night,

The Republicans will ma 0 stren- uous effort to carry Jefferson cpunty for H. l.. Remmel for governor next Monday, but it is not very likely that they will be successful. They only nominated one candidate for a state office in order to concentrate their forces ahd defeat Jeff Davis. the HRquestioDed Democrat notnf- nee for that high office. They have been meeting Democrats on ever stump in the state and i'll make last grand stand" play in this city next Saturday night, on which occasion they will hold g grand rally at the court house. They say that Hon M. A, Holland will ad dress the voters on that evening on the beaatifu ald bel eficial" princ:- ples of Repabticanism He is a rail- road man, but an orator gf some note. committee composed of ]. A. Smith, C. J. KYler and Jud Lang ston has been named by the Renub- Hcans to receive him when he arrives in the eitv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

A negro named N. W. Canron WAS arrested by Deputy | .ited States Marshal Ed Jefferson yesterday on charge of grand larceny. It is eharg- ed that Cannon stole q COW from the Tucker Lake place over two years ago. but he deni, the charge. H." qave bond to appear on the day set for trial
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
DR. TAYLOR VERY SICK.

D.. John Waters was called to + yes. Ark. by telegr m this morn ing to attend his former par itner, Dr Sam Taylor, who formerly resided here, and who is dangerously ill at his home at that place. His many friends hope that his illness is not g severe as thought.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

negro named Will Jackson was up before Justice C. T. noinsou in this city this morning Oh q charge of grand larceny. it being alleged that he stole a suit of clothes from a friend. He was bound over to await the action of the grand jury, and be- ing unable to make $500 pond. was committed to jail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

MT. F E. Rrhfrow returned from Chicago, where he spent a several weeks vacation. His wife will re main for several weeks yet. She is taking pipe organ lessons from q noted pipe org anist Chicago. Sue is one of our most talented musicians anu she will donb tless be very sue cessful iu her lessons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Dr. J. D. Loetzer:ch. the clever and popular dentist, left this morn g for Hot Springs, where he will in his wife and son at the Arlington hotel and spend three weeks vaca- ton. Dr. Loetzerich did not go by rail but drove hls fast trotting ani- nal to a road cart
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Mr. L. Nj Quattlebaum and wife. of Rob Roy, are visitors in the city today Mrs. Qlattlebaum was for merly Miss Walt, of Altheimer. and later of Memphis, aLd they were just recently married.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

John McDade who was seriously cut by Charles Hopson at Rlson last Saturday. on hirh day the men en- gagged in a personal difficulty. died yesterday at that place. Hops is ip jail and wilt be giveu a prelimina- rs hearing today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Henry Johnson. the Attheimer ne- gro. was disenargea by jnstice Rob Inson this ornine Ii was charged that he set fire to a house on Tom Phillips place at Altheimer, but the evidence was very weak against him and he was released.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

MT. John Tanner has returned from Swan Lake, and says his sis ter, Miss Alice Tanner, is much bet ter She was dangerously sick for the past seA verdi dass. aud Dews of her improvement will be gladly re. ceived by her may friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

eorbett will attempt to put Mccoy off his feet by the fifth round tonight, that is he says he will do it. Some are inclined ito think, however, that he Mil receive a dose of his own medicine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

c. G. Henney, a white man, who makes fairly good living selling patent medicines, was up before Justice Robinson this morning on a charge of attempting to bribe a wi.- ness. He was discharged, but givt n orders to leave town immediately.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Now that Bob Fitzsimmons, the only real fighter the werld has ever produced, has retired from actual servIee as Il Queer Street" artist, we "hope'n trn-" that all others in his line will follow suit, or follow Eitz flr he's q lender.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Jtfferson county, as usual. is going to stow her Republican friends what q strong Democratic county ste is-next Monday. It'Il be the straight tieket through, py big ma iorities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Prosecuting Attorney ". B. Sor- rrlls and Mi. j. I. Lloyd have re- tatneu from fexafkana, where they attended the inter state shoot. They report good time and made some good records on the grounds there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Those hoodums, of Pine Bluff, who SD grossly insuted Col. A. ". Flies when he attempted te speak there are to De pited. Tbey are weak iii the upper story and have never reaiizad it. Warren Sentinel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Mir. ]. Perry, the well known tel- egrapher at th- Iron Mountain de- pot in this city, has returned from Paducah, Ky, where he visited friends and relatives. He was ac companied by his wife and children. Mrs. Perry is now undergoing treat ment at q Little Rock ihfirniary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Mir. and Mrs. C. l.. Hutchins wish to express their sincere thanks to the many kind friends who have liied tu tighten their sorrow in the loss of their little son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Jim Boian, tIte negro brought to this city from English yesterday by Constable Stewart on cnarge of carry ing a pistol and gaming, vas tried before Justice Garrett this morning. He plead guilty and was fined in both cases. The total of the two tines with tri innings is $lle 10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Mr. k L Elliott, of Wabbaseka. says there are a great nun b-r ot wagons at that place hauling hick- ory timber 10 Ciarendon Stuttgart, Brit.h ley aud other towns. He says Pine Bluff could get all that timb Der, so near home, if it had wagon fac IOrY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

Rufus Johnson left yesterday III orning for Pine Bluff, where he has accepted q Warren Senti- nel.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
Miss lena Ia,enaer Dies in Helena.

The sad news was received in Lcwistown
yesterday OF the death nt Helena that
morning Of Miss Lena Taycnncr, second
daughter OF Mrs. II. +. Dadmun uf Trout
creek. Death was caused 10y congestion oi
the brain and was preceded by Illness Of
only few days duration.
The young lady was quite well known
throughout this section, where she had
lived since childhood, and her many ad
miring friends will be much grieycd TO hear
OF the sudden intelligence Of her demise.
She was visiting in Helena and was in COM
pany with her brother Frank. Mrs. Dad.
nun was notified OF her daughters illness
on Sunday and left at,once for her bedside
and IL is believed was present when death
claimed its own. Mrs. Charles Cnlbreath,
elder sister Of the deceased, is ia lndepend-
ence, Oregon, where she went with her hus'
band last fall.
A bright, intelligent and attractiyeyoung
lady OF much promise, of winning DISPOSE
ton, her death, just as she was bossoming
into womanbood, will fall heavily not only
upon her mother, brothers, sisters and
other relatives, but upon all Who knew her.
The eremairs will be brough TO his county
for inierment. bat whether the services will
br held in Lewistown or at Trout creek,
where Mr.. T,venner WAS laid years ago, is
not known nt this writing.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
Due to p. l, MouIe.

But for the persistent efforts of p.
|. Moule, not even a ciliZrn Of this
county, and his liberal expenditure
of funds, Milton Howell, convicted Of
numbering Thomas Rolling, would
probably have been still Mt large or
else secured after tedious and ex-
pensive trip on the part Of Sheriff
Shaw. The sheriff said at the time
that II he be called into British CO.
lumbia to receive the apprehended
criminal the cost to thecounty would
probably reach 81 600. This expense
was saved Fergus county, for the
detectives in MIR. Moule's employ de-
livered the prisoner at Lewistown.
Mr.. Moule wns not moved by Il spirit
of revenge, but felt not it only duty
as a good citizen to see the edicts Of
the law upheld, but the murdered
man was Mr.. Moule's foreman and
left n widow and two children, for
whom Mr.. Moule entertained very
kindly feeling and felt TO a certain
extent that Mr.. Rolling lost his life
in his employers interests.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
CORRESPONDENCE.
UTICA NOIES.

w.. Mla %. l".
L. l.. Jackson departed lgt saturday 'or
Great Falls. where he Intend, spending his
well.earncd vacation
Jim Sherman suffered o fclaI-'Jut Rev J.,
A. Rhoades and Nj 1huua- a-empanicd
him TO the Deaconess hospital l' Crest Falls,
where he will no doubt rcroNrE They lciiNssi
Saturday morning.
A.J.IIill, ofthc Continental Ol Goa and l..
A. Enders. OF the firm OF l., \. Eadrrs n Co"
both of Great Falls, were around last week in
terviewing our merchants.
Lew Wrgh, has commenced hauling the
material for his new residence.
w. Hall has returned from the east and start
ed the erection uf the first ot two private rest
dences that c. VI. Bclden contcmpateS build
ing here this spring.
There is Joy in the household Of Mr.. and
MIS-. Jack Moore, caused by the arrival %! ason
and heir.
The Knights Of Pythlas lodge will he instt-
tuted Friday, April g. Edmund Wright of
I.ewistown, the institutUg officer, VIII be nc
companied by good strong delegation from
the Lewistown lodge, who will cndeavor to
lessen the troubles Of the unInitMcd. Every
one interested is requested tohe present. Don't
forget the date, Friday, April 8,
A. L. Roatrght has returned from Lewis
town. He was one Of the jurors in the Howell
murder trial.
The evil Of the trusts is plainly IN evidence
by tie blaoksmfhs ot tea, stanford and Phil
brook announcing an increase of 81 per an
fer horseshocing. IIorcshocs have advanced
TO such price on account OF the iron trust that
they are fully justified In adopting a new scale
OF prices.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
A NaturaIifed Chinaman.

500 Hoo Wing, Il celestial who has
made his home Mt Ubet for some
years, made application ut the land
office last week for privilege Of filing
upon some land under the homestead
law. He presented his declaration
of intention To become n citizen,
which was issued from the court of
Yellowstone county in 1883. The
land officers were doubtful regarding
the right Of "A Chinamun to hold land
and Register Brassey consulted the
attorney general who was in town
ut the time. Col. n Ian replied that
no Chinaman could be naturalized
and that the first papers of the ap-
plica:.t were doubtless issued by
some clerk OF the court unfamiliar
with the law. Cinnamon born in
this country nre citizens by virtue Of
birth, but none of those born in the
Flowery kingdom or anywhere out
side Of the United states can obtain
citizenship here.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
His Life Was Saved.

NJ. ]. f, Lilly, prominent citizen
of Hannibal Mo. lately had n WON
derful deliverance from n frightful
death. In telling Of it he rays; 81
was taken with Typhoid Fever, which
ran into Pneumonia. My lungs be-
came hardened. | was so weak
couldn't even sit up in he'd. Nothing
helped me. ! expected to soon die Of
Consumption, when | heard of DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. continued to use
1t, and now am well and strong. !
can't say too much in its praise"
This marvellous medicine IL the sur
est and quickest cure in the world
for all Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular sizes, soc and 81. Trial bot
ties free at c. ii. Williams drug store;
every bottle guaranteed.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28

The price Of windmills sis constantly
advancing owing to the increase in
prices of iron and steel, but this wind
mill is coming downfall is, 1t VIII
come down II n purchaser can bc
found. The mill has been In use four
years, giving good satisfaction, and
Is in the best OF condition consider
ing use. But, desiring to install an
electric pumping apparatus. desire
to sell the mill and will dispose OF 1t
at an attractive price. Pump goes
with the mill. Inquire Mt this office
of III. II. WATSON.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28

and IN other ways that there was a possibility
ut having too much of good thing and il
would Ia our mind he ethe better to close while
at the zenith Of our fame. and through expert
cuce We have learned that it could bee easier
taken up the following winter. However il
ha, been more than could have been desired
splendid gatherings and excellent programs
Our debates have been both exciting aDd in
strICtivc. There are many who have attended
and taken a part m these exercises who feel a
permanent gain and that il was time we'll I'M
proved. The debate on the liquor question
was won by Mrs. \. c. Stoutenburg. Two
weeks hence the society will close for the win
ter the last meeting being April eth. There
will be election Of officers and we trust there
will he good attendance. Come and see and
be seen and heard. Debate. Resolved. That
our Republic has seen its best days"
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adopted
by Judith Lodge Fo, lG, United Moderns;
Whereas. God ali iu.t and all merciiul,
has seen tit to take IRON our midst our
beloved brother, Charles II. Brssy; snd
Whereas, ia the Iusp Of Brother Bessy
this lodge has been deprived OF a true mem.
ber, his friends Of one who had the good OF
NIL humanity at heart and his family Of II
kind and loving father aud husband; and
Whereas, il this hour we desire as broth
rrs and friends to extend our hearticltsyn,.
pathy to the ebereavcd family; therefore. belt
Resolved, That a copy of these rcSolu.
tions be spread upon the minutes of this
lodge, copy sent to the family Of our de-
censed brother aud copy s,nt to each
county paper.
MRS II. D.iL,
l.. u. VII KERSON,
GEO 'ALDWELL,
Gaunmiftpp
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28
GILL GDGt ku6GtTS.


The death of Charles H. Bessy. which &C.
CURED at this place Saturday last. was severe
shock to his wife and friends a few moments
before his demise he was transactng business
in the store of the Gilt Edge Mercantile Co,
and To all inten,s was in perfect health. lie
left the store 10 load harrow on his wagon and
made preparations to start home. Suddenly
he complained Of feeling a severe pain near
he heart, then came the end Deceased was
born at Pecatonca, Illinois, April 1, lsji. He
had been resident of Montana for twenty
four years. and had lived in Bozeman, coming
tu Maiden in 1881 and residing in that vicinity
ever since. lie was one of the discoveries OF
the famous Collar mine and always took an
active part in the upbuilding of the mining in
dustry as well as other matters that pertaned
to the welfare of the community in which he
resided. ln1ssi be married Mrs. Nellie Dryden
the happy event occurring at Maiden. Besides
his wife, deceased leaves three sisters TO mourn
their loss Mrs. ". II. Tracy, B0zeman; Mrs
John Wells, WinncbagO. Illinois. and Mrs,
Daniel Ringer 81. Paul. In the death of Chas.
Bessy the community loses an exemplary citi-
zen, one who always held the respect of all
who knew him. The funeral took place al
LcNistown Monday. being held under the
auspices of the United Moderns, of which order
he was member. As mark of respect to his
memory the pustoilice here was closed as well
as a number Of business houses at Lewistown.
The following program was rendered at the
last school meeting:
Defamation Our Gentle Enemy
Ruby King.
Essay OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, a Coal Mine
Willie Cliff.
Abstract The Grateful Indian
Isadure Turnblade.
Edna Chatten.
Original story ...,,........,...A Miners Life
Frank Connolly.
Biographical Sketch ..... Thomas A. Edison
Willie Young.
Essay ..,..-...,'. 4 ohstlhe
Bertha MoCune,
Essay .., ...,....,. Squirrels
Clifford Washburnc.
Defamation .............., .l Is Baby Asleep
Gertrude Schultz
Original story Berrying
Mary Sherman.
Description OF Lewistown. n........,,.............
David Wills.
| Abstract ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. The Cowboys Mail
Andrew sheldon.
Defamation .,... Girl Swinging Frop a Tree
May WasEburne.
Historical Sketch ........ 800. The Spanish War
Cassie Dahl
Narration .........A Trip From the Black Hills
John Peppard.
! 4 A
John Pcppard.
/ Defamation. .,.... ............ Saved and Savior
Fred sherman.
/ Historical sketch The Civil Wal
Winnie Pcppard.
Essay ay...-.......,,.,...Th The spotted lIorsc Mine
George Conrelly.
Resemblance and difference q! two Objects. 20,
Neil McEvnOy.
Historical ....... Declaration of Independence
Oracle Green.
Biographical Skctch.......... Abraham Linoolr
Susie Dunn,
Abstract t........,,.T The Tanning of the Shrev
Gladys King.
decentralization Put no Flowers on Ny
fapas Grave, ,,.......,,.t+.....-.
May Liulcjohn.
Debate Resolved That the world is growing
morally worse.
Anirm-M Mary McGee.
Dcuy-Orson Schultz.
Society Paper-"Snap Shot"
Ruby King.
Oracle Green,
Gilt Edge Is stn have an election April ith fo
road sul u, .sur. 4 number OF candidates ar,
In the fclI and tie result is rather Difficult
matter t. pTv IiCt.
Fergus County argus., 1900-03-28

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in our home. We
keep bottle open all the time and
whenever any Of my family or my
self begin to catch cold we begin to
use the Cough Remedy, and as re-
suit we never have to send away for
n doctor and incur large doctor
bill, for Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy never fails to cure. 1t is certain
ly medicine Of great merit and
wOrth.-D. =. Mearkle, general mer-
chant and farmer, Matte, Bedford
county, Pa. For sale by all drug
gists.