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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
S0UTHW WESTERN TELEGRAPH and
 TELEPHONE GO.
W. D. SAVAGE HONORED.
Presented With Handsome Chain
 and Knight Templar's Charm.


 Mr. w. D. Savage was Saturday evening presented with, a costly and handsome solid gold watch chain and Knights Templar charm. Tie present was given by the big hearted blacksmiths o. the blacksmith department Of the Cotton Belt shops in this city. The presentation speech was made in Q. very peat and appropriate manner by Mr. John T. Davis, who was ac- companed to Mir. Sayage's nome by large party of friends.
 Mr. Savage was foreman ot the Cotton Belt blacksmith shop here for several years aud was considers ed one of the most valuable men in the employ of that company. By his co laborers he is held in the highest esteem, a fact, that is thoroughly demonstrated by the henor conferred upon him ID the shape of present. Saturday night. He resigned his position as foreman recently to embark in business ln this city
 Soon after Mir. savage's resigna- tion here he. was rendered a liluceratiVe position in Texas, but refused, owing to. his great desire to remain in Pine Bluff.
 His many friends will be glad to learn that he was so highly honored aud all feel that the honor could not have been more worthily be. slowed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

states that several alleged ballot box suffers in certain townships will be. indicted. This rumor has not been verified however, and we think iu is only.a sfalse alarm. If frauds have been committed, we will wager that Prosecuting Attor ney Sorrells will ill.properly deal with the guilty.parties and without favor. As yet, nothing definite in that re- gard has been given out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
IA DIAMOND STOLEN
# Unknown-Police Will Know Accused Will Go Over the Road

9sftha Orr, a young negro wo. Ia is killing time behind the ferson county jail bars just now. 6 has company, in the person of reIli Davis. another black damsel,
 Q lAnguishes on the same charge rand lar These two mem
 at the coiored "4o09 were arr ed Friday by Patrolmao J. F. pepper, aud 1t is due to his in- stigations that they are there at rbe former. Bertha Orr, was em- 1yed by Mrs. J. ". Wilkins as a rsa, but was recently discharged
 that ladv, being very unsatis sforv# servant. With the disap- aFance of Bertha handsome dia- .ad aing valued at $l50 also dis
 Fearsl The ring was the prop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
ATTENTgoN, KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Having secured Imperial K. of P. Hedge room over R. H McFadden & Cos. corner Second and Chestnut Isfreets. for 1st sena 3rd Tuesday. Througl, the kindness of the Loco 5motiye Engineers. Charity Lodge 'JSo. I Ba2 K of H- will hold its next regular aeeting on April 3rd in this .hall. ALI members are requested to tae present. F. M. SMITH,
 ID. VERNON.
 ilA6 Committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
 kNG TIER. RUN.

The Gre departments were ,csEled out again Saturday evening. The roof of a shanty near Bruee's 'home at the corner of Seventh avenue and Beech streetecaught fire aad caused no little excitement.
 The fire boys responded pronptly but found ife entirely unnecesseTy to use the hose. The blaze was extin- guished with buckets of water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
THE GRAND JURY
Assisted by Prosecutor Sorrells Doing
 Some Good Work.


 Fbe grand jury of Jefferson county togetter with Prosecuting Attorney Walter B.sSorrells, have been work ing faithfully for the past two weeks, Investigating the Attractions of law inJefferson county The petit jurors were discharged several weeks ago by Judge Grace until Monday, April 2, tomorrow, at which time they will re-convene. The object9ef the dismissal of the petite jurors was to give MT. Sor- rells sufficient time 10 be with the grand jury and assistin the inyes- tlgation. Friday the grand jury re. ported segenty-six true bills and adjourned until Monday, April g. Prosecuting Attorney Serrells is leaving no stone unturned in his in Yestiga tion aud when the final re- port Of the jury is presented. it will show his good work in the premises,
 1t has been rumored .a5out our streets that the grand jury, during it's recent sitting, looked thorough. ly into the matter of frauds, alleged to have been committed in the re- cent primaries. The rumor also
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
HE WILL NOT COME.

Bookee T. Washington, the grea negro eaacator, has cancelled his en- ,gagement to speak in Little Rock .@ne day during April. Owing to ether engagements of Llore impor- tance, lac has found it necessary to do so.
 This also prevents Pine Bluffs eol- '0red people from securing his pres exec here, as was anticipated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

The members of the Young Pee pse's Missionary Society of the Lake side church gave Gelightful enter tainment at the home of Mrs. NJ. E. Bryan on South Olive street Friday evening. It as largely attended and $23 Was netted for the church. The principal pastime was pinnlng d talI to t large donkey on the wall, or iR other words, donkey party was enjoyed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
1HAT'S WHAT THE PROPOs- ED ELECTRIC RAILWAY
 PROVED TO BE.
ROBERTS FELL DOWN HARD
Pine Bluff Follows in His Foot steps-zs-Jast as Dark as
 Ever

Roberts electric cae line and light plant in Pine Bluff. which has never been more than a dream, has now merged into tbe dead, dead past.
 Some months ego the City Coun- ell of the city Of Pine Bluff, granted MT. M. B. Roberts, of Independence, l Mo- franchise to build an electric street railway and lighting plant in ] Pine Bluff Il
 To show kis good faith in the natter. Me. Roberts through hrs attorney, Mr. John M. Taylor, de posted 3 $5000 check with the Mayor-sut it had string tied to it. The.string was pulled good and hard Saturday, and as result. the check is back in Independence, Mo, and aR the people of Pine BluG have gotten out of the enterprise, is ex- periepce.
 MT. Roberts YVES given ample timeJn which to complete arrange men'ts to begin work.
 He soon applied for mere time aod was given forty days longer ia which to pertectais proposed plans. The time grarted 5000 expired. Mir. Roberts .eaEe here and held a eoa ference with the boand of public affairs. He eaplained that the fosty I,days' extension of time lately gran ted him wes insufficient to en- able him 50 ocoEplete all his arrange # nents, that be had progressed sat- Iisfactorily up to date, but that be needed fQrther time in which to iemploy engineers, to make the nec- lsessary sarveys, etc. sIe claimed to sI,have enlisted She interest of parties wao had ample capital to bai!d Isquip and operate tke plants and asked that the time for the actuaIf .1eonstructjon work te extended to, April 1st, which is today Sunday.
 The time asked fer was gran ted, ztihe Board of Public Affairs recon amending same to the City Copaell Mr. Roberts again returned to. F4ndepeadenee, Mo-, to, so he said, seomplete the plans for the work to begin. Heapoke in very sangaineI manner of Uhe enterprise, and said. the construction @9erk would begin by April ast. withoat fail. It seems now that he was only April footing ,rs, and our Council is now mach wiser.
 1t is unnecessary to remark that many Of cur eituaus were not satis- field with Nr. Roberts representa- tiocs, and were net disposed to be liere that We were any nearer se- curing an electric street railway line and light plant than we were that time last year, when H. C. Wood. of Chicago. was holding out such aIluring promises to the City Council and our people.
 A|Graphic reporter, being well aware of the extension of the time granted Mr. Roberts, and which expires this morning, inq uired of Mr. John M. Taylor, his attorney. Saturday aud several members of the board of public af- fairs. if anything had been done by MT. Roberts to carry ea5 his plans. All that could be learned was rha. Mr. Roberts failed in his efforts to secure the line and light plant and pulled the string which held the So, 900 check. Hence, eye<y thing is of.
 Again Pine Bluff falls down in her attempt to get ah electric car line-a much needed enterprise and we suggest that the conner eial league work in that direction. It is the only promoter" that can get the proper results.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

MT. Tom Holcomb, an experienced dress goods man and a popular end genlal gentleman, " ho has been in the employ of the Mercantile Com-l pany for the past several years, IS now with the Isaac Dreyfus at tue Big Store
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

We have seen and heard oi many strange things, but tie strangest yet WAS that which we noticed in the Gazette Saturday. It stated that q Little Rock lady run her foot into nail. /" Ne havn't any young ladies in this city who pos- sess foot smaller than q nail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Mrs. Dr. W. II. BlaakenshIp died at her home at Linwood Saturday morning of smallpox. Dr. Blanken- ship is quite sick with the disease himself. There are quite q large number of cases of that disease at that little town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

The Fardyce Ronndlap Bale Cot ton Press will be in operation Aprn 4th, at the gin oi the Pine BluH COT. ton Oil Company. Interested par ties are invited to witness the Wo1A' ing of the press. loa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

We have given our customers ID Pine Bluff instructions to guarantee Inyinclble fl Jur to be equal to. II not superior to any four sold in Piue BInff. Sauers Milling Oo.
 Per 5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

'.Of a Good isegIDnng oonethl g good end" When you take Hoodts. Sarsaparilla to purify your blood you. are making good beginning, and the good end will be health and happiness. It never disappoints.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Mrs. Pat Knox and sister, hls@ Willie Smart, have returned rom a lengthy visit to friends and relahsss at san Antonio, Texas. They arg enjoying the best of healfh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01
Ian Maclaren

The famous English authort. writing in the North Ame1ri- can Review on .The Energy ofthe American People, says: No mat writes with h!s own hand, fl he can dictate toaa steno- grapher; DO man dictates, if.he can telegraph; no mar teIegraphs,if 6e can telephone.
 If you are typical, enereet
 up tadate American, &pu al- ready use the Long Dista5cs Telephone, f not, a word to the wise is sufficient.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Sick headache IS cured by Hoods Pills. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Mrs. Glenn Farrar aud laughter have returned from a pleasant visit to friends at Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

The weather man sald It be fair and warmer today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

The Pine Bluff Citizens Bank, which took such a spurt on the board today and yesterday. was established in 1897. the initial cash fer being A. J. Thompson, now de- ceased. one of the best banking men of the southwest. He has son now connected with the German Maj. Tillar, of Little Rock, Is the owner If large block .-Board of Trade Note ill the Arkansas Demo crat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

William Breathwait, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Kingsland. Cleveland county, died at his home at that place Friday. He was 6s years of age and was quite well known to the merchants of this section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

We handle David Landreth x Son, E garden seeds. We have the largest stock of seed in this market. Onion sets, turnip seed, Irish potatoes, etc.
 n MCCAIN GROCERY Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Petitioners Say He Vas not Account
 able for His Actions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

pr. aud Mrs. j. L. Cald we'll have as their guest Miss L. A. Alloy, of Virginia. She is most brilliant lady and is en route to Korea, to which country she will go as a ris. sionary. Mrs. Caldwell will be pleased to have the ladies of the Presby yterian congregati tion at her home Monday afternoon at , o'elock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Governor Jones Friday lass par
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-01

Again Pine Bluff falls down in her attempt to get ah electric car line-a much needed enterprise and we suggest that the conner. eial league work in that direction. It is the only promoter" that can get the proper results.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

It is gratifying to find that the Maine
delegation are very hopeful of defeat
ing the majority report Of the census
committee, and substituting a minority
report increasing the members OF the
House to $50, number which would
save Names four congressman. They
can be certain of the help Of all the slow
growing states. New England ought to
vote solidly with them, and one would
think that the South would incline that
ESkay, since a reduction of representation
at the North will surely serve to stimu-
late the aRita'io for the enfoIcemt mt
OF the Fourteenth Amendment, Or
course the fact that "a majority OF the
committe lie behind the Hopkins bill will
carry considerable weight with 1t, but 1t
is by no means conclusive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

There is published elsewhere list of
Sheriff elect Pearson's deputies-a list
that kas been watched for with great inter.
est on the part of many and with no
little anxiety and solicitnde on the part
OF not few. 1t Will be seen that Mr..
Pearson has apportioned his deputies
among the three partlsg-Republican
Democratic and Prohibition-in proper
tion to tho votes thrown by each for
hin in September. This division Rives
the Republicans the largest number of
appointments. Mr.. P carson has selected
for his civil deputies two men who have
had long experience In the otfies, and one
who is by profession, lawyer, so that
there can be little doubt that this branch
of the business of the sherlff's Office will
be carefully managed. Of course the gen.
era1 public is most interested in the
liquor deputies. One OF them, Dir.
Sheriff Cram, and nobody ever accused
him of any lack of zeal or energy in per-
forming the duties which devolved upon
him. The other is Mir. Henry Il. Skill
nngs, an ardent Prohibitiouist. He is a
clergyman by profession and has been
studying In the Moody school as North
Held, Mass. His heart will be In the
work OF putting down the liquor traffi 0
from this start--it may take him some
time to get his hand in. All the
appointees are men of good regulations,
and many of them have already served
as deputies under other sheritfs. 1t
looks as if the sheriff-elect had con-
scientiously endeAvored to make the
best selections he could for the work he
wanted done. Whether he has made
any mistakes tins alone can reveal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19
REMOVAL

Of Paul Caster, S. r. s..
Specialist I'm all chronic diseases from 622 Con
gress St, TO the Mt Hope Health Bazaar, No.
66 Bedford ST.. between Fore4t Avenue aud
Grove St, where no Is more fully prepared TO
treat all chronic diseases Of whatsoever nature
with all the modern and improved methods
known TO medical Jurisprudence. having more
eom-aodions Office room and operating room,
ana sill be open day and night 10 al who do
sire consultation. Grove SC. and Forest Ave-,
cars pass the street Remember the number.
90 Bedford ST.. Portland. Telephone connect
ton. octidt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19
THE CONSTITUTION AND on
NEW POSSESSIONS.

The question which is now being ar
gued before the Supreme Court at Wash
ington is one the decision of which may
involve momentous consequences. One
of the cases in which the questions I'M.
der consideration is involved
arises out of the seizure by
the government or several diamond rings
brought into this country by soldier
from the Philippines. The government
imposed a duty on these rings which their
owner refused to pay, on the ground that
the Philippines were a part of this coun-
try, and that the impositions of dis
eliminating duty against them was In
violation OF the section of the constitution
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

The oil jention made to the revision of
the charter which was prepared by Messrs
G. +. Libby, ". q. Chapman and e. b.
winslow was that it was too radicai-that
1t made too many changes The objeo-
tion made to the one now under discus.
sion is that 1t is not radical enough
that its changes are too few. There is
some force in this OBJECTION. but some re-
form is better than none whatever. Ir
the proposed new charter will bring some
needed, improvement 1t is not good
and sufficient reason for throwing 1t down
that it will not bring all that may be
desirable. Reform Ia necessarily gradual.
II the changes are improvements it Is
difficult to see why the people should not
accept them, and watch for a favorable
opportunity to make more.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19
SWAN BARRETT lit
nov19dtf
new ENGLAND
INVESTMENT

County of Washington, Me-,
As, I923-8
City of Portland 0s, due 1907
City of SOuth Portland 3 IS,
City OF Deering IS, 1919
City of Auburn As. 1905
Portland Water Co As, 1927
Machias Water Go. IS, 1916
Oakland Wafer 90. SIS, I9O8-hs
Newport Wafer 90. As. 1929
Bangor n ArO0stOoIx, Maine
Line SIS, I943
Bangor ~ Ar9OstOOk, Piscn.
taquts Division, IS. 1913
Bangor ana ArOosiOsIk, Van
Buren, Extension, IS, f023
Maine Central A I-2s, 1912
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

1t seems probable that the canal treaty
win be ratified on Thursday with several
votes to spare, but In a form that will be
so unacceptable to England that she will
refuss to asssnt to It.. III that
proves to be the caFe of course
the treaty falls to the ground, and
the Clayton Bulwer compact is in full
forse. II kngland should refuse TO ac-
cspt the treaty as amended, 1t Is very
likely Il al the Senate will pass the Hep
burn bill which was passed by the House
at It's last session, and which provides
for an EXCLUSIVELY American canal That
the President would sign that bill is not
likely, however, since his administration
has, in the most effective way possible,
namely, by entering into negotiations to
modify 1t, reoog aizsd the validity and
blazing force OF the Clsyton-Bu iwer
treaty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the Office OF
the DAILY PRESS. No. o. Exchange street.
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19
What Shall We Have for Dessert 2

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o,
delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
bakipgl simply add boiling water and
set TO COOL Flavors Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your grocers today. 10 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
POWERS OF MAYORS.
Commercial and Financial Commercial

Commercial and Financial Commercial }
In three other directions, however, the
proposed amendments cut deenly, ard in
the right direction. It was recognized by
most competent critics In 1857, and the
view has been confirmed by experience,
that large powers conferred on Individual
city officers, with those officers held to
the stFictest responsibility, were the only
sure means OF protecting the public in
terest. Provisions already existing In
the law place the Mayor in position
where he can not only be held morally
responsible for wrong Official action, but
can be held directly ard legally RESPONSE
BILE to the State. Some recent Incidents
go far to show the value of this safe
guard The reyisers lean, accordingly,
toward very considerable increase in the
Mayors power, notably In comforting ON
him the right to summary removal Of de.
partment chiefs throughout his Official
term. We believe that public Judgment
will approve this concentration OF power
and responsibility. That 1t will also ap-
prove tine abolition of the Police Board
and the substitution OF a single high
salaried commissioner, We entertain no
doubt whatever. AS was freely predicted
on the adoption OF th9 present chartsr,
subsequent experience with the "bi-parti-
san" board OF commissioners has resulted
simpy in constant failure to fix on any
one the responsibility for police mismsn-
agement. With one commissioner,
strictly responsible to the Mayor and re-
movable by him, and with the Mayor
similarly responsible for his own super
vision OF the Office, we believe that the
public would come nearer to adequats
and proper control of the police than 1t
has ever yet arriv ed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

DAILY PRESS
BY the year 50 in advance or 81 at the end Of
the year.
BY the month, 80 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

The trouble with the Democratic par
IT, is evident enough. What is wanted is
q cure, and that nobody appears to be
able to supply.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

The Worcester city election seems to
emphasize the value Of single vots.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

Sheriff Pearson has announced his
liduor selzsrs, and one fruitful subject
for guessing contests Is removed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

The DAILY PRESS is delivered at these rates
every morning 10 subscribers in all parts of
Portland and in Westbrook and South Port
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
By the year. 81 in advance. or si.25 at the end
OF the year.
For six months, so cents; for three months. %
cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-19

Patrons of the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the Office.
Evening star., 1900-10-05
NOTE FROM FRANCE
Government Makes Proposals for Set
tlement With China,
JOINT ACTION Is ASKED FOR
Punish CuIpnts, Exact indemnity
and Prevent Future Trouble.
G c ARD A 7 p f X | n
e q A RD AT P E K | n

PARIS October 5.-The following official
note was issued this afternoon:
1.-The foreign minister has instructed the
representatives of France to sound the pow
er; whose troops are cooperating with ours
in the extreme east regarding the adoption
of a common program for the negotiations
with China. Our representatives acquitted
themselves of this mission and left with the
various foreign ministers copy of the fol-
lowing note:
In sending their forces to China the
powers proposed. first of ALL to deliver their
legations Thanks to their union and the
valor of their troops this aim has been at
tained. 1t is now a question of securing
from the Chinese government, which has
given Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang full
powers to negotiate and treat in its name,
Suitable reparation for the past and serious
guarantees for the future. Penetrated with
the spirit which inspired the previous uec-
larations of the different governments, the
government of the republic believes 1t sums
UP their real sentiments in the following
points. which 1t submits as a basis FOR ne
gotiations TO be entered upon Immediately
after the usual verifcation of the powers:
Terms of Settlement.
First. the punishment Of the principal
culprits who will be designated by the rep
resentatives of the powers at Pekn.
Second, the maintenance Of the prohibi-
ton Of the import of arms.
Third. equitable indemnities to states
societies and individuals
Fourth. the formation OF a permanent
guard for Pekin legations.
Fifth, the dismantlement of the fortifi-
Cations
Sixth. military occupation of two or
three points on the road from Tfen TSin to
Pekln. which would thus be always open TO
the legations wishing 10 go to the sea or TO
forces proceeding TO Pekin from the sea.
y Presented collectively by the represen-
tatves Of the powers, supported by the
presence of the international troops. II ap
pears impossible to the government of the
republic that these conditions, which so
legitimate would not be accepted by the
Chinese government at early date "