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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
MERRILL SCHOOL CLOSED
Closing Exercises Held at Baptist
Church Last Night.

The closing exercises Of the Merrill
High School (colored) took place at
the st. Paul Baptist church in this
city Tuesday evening at O'Clock.
The edifice was crowded to it's ut
most. The program rendered was
one of continued pleasure and inter
eat.
The class role and subjects OF the
various essays were as follows:
Malinda Anthopy-Guide Posts.
Hettie Brunetta Bradley-The Me-
cessity of Reform in Public Life.
Lula Ellen Cobb-Prepare for Your
Chosen Fields.
Ella Bernicetine Franklin-Won-
ders of Electricity.
Willie Belletrice Johnson-Hard
Work Wins.
Sadie Gornelia Moon-Aan Imi-
tates What He Azores.
Genie Observation-Disclosures of Ma
tire.
William Henry MeNeel-Educated
Citizenship.
Edna Amelia Rayford-The Duty
of the Woman of Today.
The class representatives were:
Salutatorian,S Sadie Corpelia Moon.
Grafton, William Henry McNeel.
Essay st, Edna Amelia Rayford.
Valedictorian. Ella Bernicetine
Franklin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30

The funeral of little Augusta Cece-
liza Taggart. daughter of Mr. aud
Mrs. ". o. Taggart, who died Tues
day afternoon, wall take place from
ST. Joseph Catholic church this af-
ternoon at $50 O'Clock. Services hy
Rev. ). NJ. Lucey. Interment at
Catholic cemetery. Little Augusta
was bright little child and was the
light OF her devoted parents hearts.
They have our sincere sympathy
and coincidence In their sad bereave-
ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
JUNIOR DAY EXERCISES
at the High School Enjoyed by a
Large Number.

The Junior day exercises Of the
Pine Bluff High school were enjoyed
by the pupils OF that school aud
many visitors this Wednesday
morning.
The exercises took place at the
school building on South Pine street
the several rooms having been pre-
yiously decorated aud arranged and
presented pretty sight. Hon. ".
7, Woodbridge was chosen to preside
during the exercises.
One of the most attractive and IN.
terest,rg features OF the entertain
menu was the debate. Question
Are the English justifable in their
war against the Boers2 This sub
ject was bundled by the young lad
les and gentlemen with much
thought and each presented a. most
convincing argument. The judges
were: Mrs. Addie T. Owen, Miss
Mann, Mr.. ]. P. Alexander, Judge J.
NJ. Elliott aud Dir. j. S. Kornfeld.
They unanimously awarded the
honors to the affirmative, notaith-
standing the fact that their conten
ton was antagonistic to the judges
views.
The following were the debators
Affirmative MIR. Crawford Cren-
shaw, Miss Pearl Monk and Sam
Knox. Negative-@nr. James Low.
ing. Miss Edith Jeannin and Harry
Williams.
The other numbers were thorough
ly interesting and much enjoyed.
Each participant responded to bis
humble most petently.
The following program together
with the above mentioned debate
was rendered.
Reading, Confessional-Miss Cora
Whitaker.
Essay, Incarnation OF IDEAS Miss
Sue Mccoy.
Song by the class.
Instrumental solo-Mss lola Phil
pot.
Instrumental Solo-Miss Annette
Hinemon.
Instrumental Duet-Misses Eula
Ware and Bessie Atkinson.
Recitation-Miss Gertrude Whyte
Song by the class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
ARKANSAS MINING
Attracts the Attention of Number
ofPine Blnmans.

Mr.. John O'Connell, of Harrison,
Boone county, but formerly resi-
dent of this city, is here today min
cling with his many frierds. He
came here to remove his family TO
his new home il the great mining
section of the State
Mr.. O'ConnelI is interested in sew
eral large claims, principally zinc
mines, and talks eneouragingly of
his new venture. He says Harrison
is a fine town and is soon 10 have
the Eureka Springs road, Every
body in that vicinity live well.
mortgages are unknown to farmers,
On the other hand they all have a
large reserve fund.
Mr.. George S. Valiant, of this
city recently purchased 40 acres of
rich land in the heart of the zinc
region, and only few days ago
wealthy lead mine was found near his
land. A large company is being or.
ganized by Pine Blufians, who will
attempt to strike it rich in the re-
Gently discovered mines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
A GOOD SELECTION.
Mr.. 5. E. spragins Accepts Call to
Wards Seminary, Nashville.

Mr.. S. Il. Spragins, who has had
charge of one Of the departments Of
the High school here during the past
session, has accepted the professor
ship of Latin and Greek in Wards
Seminary, Nashville. Tenn. This
school is one of the Oldest and best
known in the South and Mr. Sprag-
ms call to that position is tribute
to bis scholarship and our High
school.. Mr.. spragin s is a graduate
of John Hopkins university and be
afterwards took the degree of Mas.
ter of Art at Yale.
During lis brief residence here,
Mr.. Spragias made many friends,
all of whom admired him for his
brilliancy and gentlemanly manners.
He is young man of sterling worth
ard continued success is sure to fall
his lot. Our best wishes accompa-
ny him in his new field.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30

At 3 ,. m. the society program will
be rendered and Thursday right a
grand concert will be given.
Friday is the day of the contests.
In the forenoon will be a vocal con-
test, and also the oratorieal contest
for the $40 gold piece offered by Mr..
x. 0. Pindall, of Arkansas City. A
ehildren's program vii! occupy the
time Of the afternoon.
In the evening 10 enthusiastic
contestants, both young ladies ard
young men, will exert their mighty
powers and talents IN an endeavor
to win the handsome gold medal
offered by Prosecuting Attorney W.
B. Sorrells. of this city. The medal
was made by a local firm at cost of
$50 and is beauty.
Editor Ernest Plummer, Hons.
Fl. (. Toney, Greed Caldwell and
Deputy Circuit Clerk Walter Good.
win, of this city, and Mayor Geo. R.
Lacey, OF Star City, will act as
judges in the eloeution contest. Ad
dresses will he made by ". B. Sor-
rells aud x O. Pindall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30

All liver ills are cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
GALA DAYS At STAR CITY
$50 Medal Offered by W B. sorrells
to High School Scholars.

Thursday and Friday will be gala
days at Star City.
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
the commencement exercises of the
Friendship High school will begin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30

Prescription work IL our hoby, aud
we are proud Of this department
Every thing delivered promptly up
until 10 O'Clock at night. "
Walker Drug
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
is Up TOliTHE COUNCIL
SEVERAL PRECINCTS EXCEEDED
LIMITS IMPOSED Ely LAW.

Many OF the precincts on election day
approached dangerously near. the limit
set~oy law fefyyhsa plumber .of voters that
!. may nay vote in sa11 sAe7precinct, and in sew
-eraT casses cTSsss4 the Iihe These pre-
clhcts VIII have to be rearranged, &C
cordlng to Inception Of the Corporation
attorney, by the city council at least six
weeks before next election. &,
The city engineer will have
active charge XXI Off the rearrarge-
ments Some fine manipulation of fig
ures will be necessary to keep
the precinct boundaries in such shane as
preclude the possibility of misunderstand-
ing the limits, and still keep the re-
quisites number of voters IN each parcel
of the ward.
Following is the vote pOlIed in the sew
eraI precincts as closely as it has been
possible to determine at present All
polling over 400 votes will be redistricted
and all over 325 will be redistIfcted at
the same time if the common council care
to include them in the huber.
Fourth precinct of the seventh ward
III; third precinct of the eighth ward
400 second precinct of the eleventh
ward 400; fourth precinct OF the eighth
ward 1905 seconds precinct of the seventh
ward 399; first pI ecinct of the seventh
ward $50; = seventh precinct OF the fourth
ward "374' seventh precinct of the second
ward 81 r tenth precinct of the eighth
ward 1856; fifth precinct of the efghth
ward $40; third precinct of the first ward
337; third precinct of the seventh ward
1886; sixth precinct of the seventh ward
$780, Fifth precinct OF. the seventh ward
BPS; fourth precinct of the second ward
10.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
ALL IH WINTER BATHS
DIR. OHAGE HAS A NEW PLAN TO
PROMOTE PUBLIC
HEALTH
BASEMENT OF NEW LIBRARY
1t Is One of the Possible Locations
Considered for Such
an Institu-
ton.

Considerable agitation has been rails
ed over the proposition Of Health Com
missioner Ohage. to establish all the year
round free public baths, such as are in
the possession of other. great cities. TIE
marvellous success of the baths on Har-
riet island has lead to the hope that the
city may take kindly to a similar insti-
tuition for similar ends that may do it's
good work in the chilly weather as we'll
as in the summer, when the temperature
of the river is high enough TO allow its
free use.
There are thousands in the city who
have no means of bathing during the
winter, unless they pay the regulation
charge at concerns of private enterprise
who are in the business for money, and
many forego it or spend like amounts for
pleasure. An institution conveniently To-
Gated in the center of the city, where
such needs may be supplied at cost price,
is the plan of DR.. Ohage. He argues
that nothing so quickly affects the ag-
gregate health of the city as cleanli-
ness and the doctor intends to go right
at the heart of the matter without any
backward steps.
The southern side of West Third street
facing the river, somewhere above bridge
square, has been sugges ted as a central
and possible location for the institution.
Another location that has friends in the
ScLeIIS is 10 put me DdIES IN the DdSG-
men of the library building.
1t is urged by the friends of the libra
~ that the income from the rental of The
basement is needed by the library board
to meet the expenses of running the Ii
brary, but it is probable that the great
good Of such an institution centrally 10
Gated would outweigh any other consid-
erations.
Plans have been drawn up showing to
what use the building might be put if the
consent of the library board can be OBJ
taiEed. Provision has been made for
an indoor track around the outer edges
Of the structure with an extensive gym
nasium for public use, and the baths in
the central portion, besides an immense
swimming tank.
1t Is claimed that such an institution,
properly equipped and maintained under
the direct supervision of the health de-
partment through Dr. Ohage and his as
Sist%nts, would reach the high standard
of the baths in the river and accomplish
even more sweeping results.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
ONLY MATTER OF TINE
SENATOR DAVIS ON THE HIGH
ROAD To CONVAL-
ESCENCE
HE IS ABLE TO EAT HEARTILY
several sympathetic Messages Re-
ceiVed Yesterday From Friends
discussed TIA Political Sit
uatiOn With CaiIrs. ID. a.-.

IL Is now confidently believed by tho
physicians of Senator Davis that he has
passed the danger line and that his COM
pIete recovery is only a matter of time
Yesterday he was very much better
ana able TO eat heartily and received
several visitors with whom lie discussed
recent political developments with great
animation His strength is picking IN
ana he Is able to see his law partner
on matters of business.
Judge and Mrs. Bartlett Trim oe
Yankton, S. D, arrived yesterday on
visit. Mrs. Trip is Senator Davis sis
ter.
Mark Hanna yesterday sent Mrs
Davis the following message:
l am distressed beyond expression To
hear such bad reports of the senator's
condition. viii you please let me know
the facts. and give him my kindest re-
CARDS and sympathy"
senator Davis dictated the following
reply to Senator Hanna's message: --
Accept the thanks of both of Us for
your sympathei1 Telegram Senator
Davis desires me to congratulate YOU
upon the mastery ability, courage and
resource by which you conducted the Re-
publican party to victory in the most
strenuous campaign it has ever been en-
From Senator Ouav cana 4to e,1,o.
ing: ii'"-
Hope newspaper stories Of your fiF
health are exaggerated. VIII meet Won
i'll senate in January"
other wired messages received yester-
Senator Eugene Hale, Ellsworth. Me ::
have Just seen account OF voIir Sort
Gus illness. Hope you are all right. now. :"
berlah wilkins, Washington, D. G.:
am. greatly concerned at the late re-
ports of the serious condition of voI1t
INDUSTRIOUS husband: Please give him nv
pest wishes for a speedy recovery and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
TRYING TO GET A JURY
LITTLE PROGRESS MADE IN TRIAL
OF CHIEF COOK

The formal opening Of the trial Of Hart
n. Cook, chief of the fire department.,
for an alleged unprovoked assault on Po-
lice officer David Heunessy, began yes
terday before Judge Hine, though no
progress was made beyond to secure four
members Of the jury that win decide the
matter
Chief Cook, PatrOlman Hennessy and a
number Of the city hall officials We're in
ATTENDANCE, but their patience became
exhausted, and they gradually left, as
man after man of the thirty-three venire-
men summoned failed to meet the views
of the respective sides and were released.
Only four came up to the requirements.
Both sides interrogated each man as
to his preference for either department.
The publicity given the difficulty beween
the two men, however, seemed to have gone
broadcast. and many of those called in
formed the court that they had decided
views in the matter.
A special venire of fifty jurymen was
ordered by the court and these will be
examined beginning at 10 o'clock today.
The Jurors selected, Edward Quick, A. K.
Reed, Frank e. Reeve and Peter Totin,
We're excused until this afternoon. This
informality drew a protest from Attor-
ney Crosby, counsel for Chief Cook, but
it was not needed
days as there are several witnesses 20
examine. Attorneys Finehout and Stan
Dennelly appear for the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
CITY Nj .,

The building inspector yesterday issued
minor building permits for work which
Will aggregate $3.50.
P. D. Twohy, formerly of this city, has
been elected county treasurer of Deer
Lodge county, Montana.
The Sixth Ward Hebrew Republican
club last night telegraphed its congra tu-
latons to President Mckinley.
R w Traux yesterday took out a
building permit to erect a frame store on
Cortland street, near Rose street.
Henry Erickson will shortly erect a
$1,000 dwelling on St Anthony avenue,
between Arundel and Western avenue.
The Psychological society will hold an
open meeting at Central hall tonight.
Some free examinations will be given at
tie close of the meeting.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Eagan,
who died Wednesday, will take place
from her late residence, 80 Maria avenue,
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock With
service at St. Johns church at $3.50.
Mrs Catherine Whalen died last night
at st. Lukes hospital ct S:45 o'clock
Her home was al COT West Seventh
street Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
The funeral of Mrs. Katherine Eagan,
sister of Rev. John Eagan of St.
Thomas college, who died at the home
Of her parents, 80 Maria avenue, Wednes-
day, will be he'd from ST. Johns church
Saturday morning at $3.50 o'clock. The
interment VIII be at Calvary
DR.. John Wright rector of ST. Paurs
church, viii deliver a series of lectures
on ''Egypts,ogy' at the Peoples church
early in December. The lectures have
Been arranged by the directors of the
Free Dispensary, and the proceeds will
be usedL~N "epair the Dispensary build
ing, u, est Ninth street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
70 LOOK AIO CHIR1ES PuIG5 CT THE|R Pay"
THE OCTOBER APPROPRIATION
AMOUNTS TO OVER
$4,000
! 10 USE BERTILLoN SYSTEM
Chief o'ConnOr Instructed by the
BOARD to Purchase the Necessary
Equipm nt-CoOIs-Hennessy
Investigation.

About the most important business
handled by the board Of police COM
niSsioners at their meeting last evening
was the signing of the October salary
list amounting to 81, 1852. President
Haas spread his broad signature all over
the page and hundreds in consequence
We're made happy.
A letter was received from Mrs Condo
Hamlin, president Of the Civic League,
enclosing a protest from HELEN w. Bis
sci relative to the use of an uncovered
patrol wagon. This civilized age, the
writer contendeG, demanded the use of a
wagon that would not parade before the
morbid many, the trivial misdoing of
some Juvenile or the stckening specta-
Gle of woman being taken to Jail. The
letter was turned over to Chief O'Connor:
The usual protest against nudity and
vugarism as displayed on the bill boards
throughout the city came in the shape
of two letters from Rev. w. c.. Sage, of
st. Anthony Park NJ E. church and Rev.
Thomas Hambly, of Clinton avenue
church. These also We're referred to the
chief of police.
By a full vote of the board it was de-
cided to discontinue the services OF the
two pound masters after December I.
In compliance with the wishes of tile
Grand Jury Chief O'Connor was in
structed to adopt the Bertillon system OF
measurement and to purchase the neces-
sary equipement. This will include a
membership in the National bureau OF
identification. The cost will be about
$3.50
Walter Rasmussen rendered his resig-
nation to take effect October II. He was
appointed in SO.
communication was received from the
fire board relative to a joint meeting to
inn inf lot
Chief Cook and Patrolman Hennessey,
but by an understanding between the
members of the the two boards it was
decided to hold the matter over, in view
of the fact that the case is now in the
municipal court.
Old bills amounting in the aggregat e
to $500 accruing from the old board
were audited and allowed.
On the request of citizens of st Anthony
Hill, John Gunietz was made special
officer for that district.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
SUDHEIMER HAS. A j LICENSE.
He May Now Do the Plumbing for
the Fire Department..

= The plumber of the, fire department.
Louis Sudheimer armed with every kind
Of bondsvandz licenses which he has been
compelled to undertake at the order of
the court before .he might draw pay from
the city as a. fireman and do plumbing
work for the fire department. yesterday
succeeded ins0btaiping "a: sPermit- from
the building inspector TO do the plumbing
work which Is Reeded on the new en-
CINE house Whieh..t the city is building
for the fire depar tRlent on the West side
Inspector Haas simply took the ground
that Mr. Sudheinfer offered the proper
license and WAS entitled to permit for
the work in question The suit which
WAS brought to stop the9 fire department.
from doing their own work failed in the
courts SO that the department. is free
to continue to do any work
1t is claimed that the city has been
saved thousands of dollars by the work
which has been performed by the me
clanics5 ~carpe hteFs, fetc.; of the fire de.
partment whiabesGtherwise. would have to
be done by contract. The. contention is
set up that an injustice is allowed in tax
ing this work out of the hands of the
regular craftsmen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE On STREETS
TO DEAL WITH SCAN
NELL CASE
BICYCLE ORDINANCE PASSED
Signs to Pc Put Uo ProvidinG Cy-
cIfsts From Riding en- Sidewalks
Sixth street bridge Set
tIement Approved.


At the meeting of the assembly last
night the order Pevoking the license Of
Patrick D. Scdnnell was referred to the
committee on streets without discussion
Assemblyman Wheeler moved to make
the reference to committee to avoid a
repetition of the heated discussion III
the board of aldermen on the subject
Monday. Nov u, the committee will
meet and at that time the charges which
have been preferred against Mr. Scan
nell and the allegations of 1.-The trusts
as the ether sanitation companies are
STYLED 10y Mr.. ScannelI will be. thoroughly
investigated.
The bill ordering the city engineer to
place signs bearing the legend Sidewalk
riding prohibited. Read the ordinance,
at every conner where it is unlawful to
ride a bicycle on the sidewalk, except
in the down town district, and along
cycle PATHS, was approved. The bill IN
cIudes a recOdificatiOn of all previously
enacted laws regulating bicycle riders,
Practically no changes are embodied IN
the bill
The application of the Northwestern
Telephone company for permission to
EJECT poles along certain street in the
Seventh w I'd was indefinitely postponed
It is understood that the poles and wires
have already been put up without the
consent Of the council. However, it
would be q hardship if they were i'm
mediately ordered down as a great num-
Der of subscribers to the company would
lose the Csc of their phones.
The bill authorizing the corporation
attorney - settle the city's claim against
the ST Paul & Duluth on basis of $780,
000 for the cost of replacing the Sixth
street bridge damaged by the engine Of
the defendant striking a support of the
bridge and badly wrecking it in Decem-
Der, 1898, was approved
The petition Of the United Norwegian
church for the vacation of certain streets
in St. Anthony Park which will inter
fere with the proposed campus of their
new seminary was granted.
The Specifica tons for street lighting
as prepared by the city engineer were
approved and the clerk authorized to
advertise for bids on same. The spect-
flea atoms ask for bids upon sixty arc light
SUPPORTS which viii be used in the down
town district.
The request of the Star theater for
permission to erect a portico in front
of their property similar to the ones at
the entrances of the other theaters in
the city, vas referred to the committee
on streets, without discussion
The contract for the construction of
the Western anvenUe bridge was closed.
1t is expected that the bridge repair fund
will be replenished by the settlement
with the Northern Pacific so that it will
be possible to commence work on the
bridge at once. -..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
CAN LEND CITY MONEY.
Comptroller McCardy's Annual No
tIce to People With Money.


To investors both great and small who
are listed on the books of Comptroller
McCardy are being sent from that Of
flee notice of the sale Of the city's certiti-
Gates of indebtedness which may be pur-
chased in amounts as small as 500. The
notice is as follows:
The city Will on the January Is, 1901
issue its tax. levy certificates of indebt-
edness in such an amount as may be
necessary at The time. Other issues
will be made the 18th Of each month
following. They will be issued in sums
Of $500 each, except where parties having
$780, $780, $500 or $500 apply for certificates
in those amounts. Certificates for less
than $500 will be ISSUED only to those
who apply before. December 25th 1900, and
not afterward. for this issue. Should you
want these certificates bring this card
to this office and your application will be
filed. Orders will be supplied in the ord
er OF their filing"
1t might be stated in explanation that
others have the same right to
file application for small amounts
they have not received the no
tice of the comptroller The no.
tice simply shows that the ad-
dressee has formally purchased certifi-
Gates Of the city comptroller.
The certificates will bear interest at
the rate of six per cent.