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Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
TEXAS GOVERNOR SENDS
DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FOR CONTRIBUTIONSMA MADE IN SMYRNA FOR
RELIEF OF GALVESTON SUFFERERS.
lhe Little Folks OF Miss Mary Spruance's De-
partment Pleased at the Governors Rec
OgnitiOn-Letter to Kings Daughters.

The little folks of Miss Mary Spru
ance's Department made up contri-
button of a dollar recently and sent it
to the Galveston sufferers in care of
the Governor of Texas. The note was
as follows:
SMYRNA, DEL, Sept. 20, 1900
DEAR GOVERNOR SAYERs:-We little Pri
mary folks are very sorry for the people of
Galveston so we have given our pennies
until we have one dollar to send you.
Please use it to help build a nice school
like ours for the little boys and girls of Gal
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETINGS.

UdmpaIgn Opens at kentOn This Evening
and Smyrna Tomorrow Evening
Democrats of this section are getting
ready for the campaign, and will open
with political meeting at Kenton this
evening. The speakers are to be Peter
j. Ford and Peter L. Cooper, Jr., OF
Wilmington; l.. L. Handy, of Newark,
and A. NJ. Daily, of Dover. To-mor-
row, Thursday evening, the same men
will speak in the Smyrna Opera
House.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03


Jennie Riggs, Earl Grant,
huth FINDER, Blanche Boyer,
rom hill, Harry Grieves,
Carlton Beck Walls, James d, Wallace
Grover b. Iorbert, Mary Morris
1nez Appleton, Ida Husbands,
29g51TSG 95 Mattltord' Charlotte McFarlane
allda r. Berry, Ivy NJ. Seimes,
Daisy Fanny Seimes, Joe Collins.
n Helen Shreve, kalstOn McCausland
Guule DroWn, Samuel l.. Jones'
Rhoda Mary Cloud, Mary Gootee.
Bessie Nj. FAIRIES, George Gaulke.
Elnma Weller, Frank ilOrris.
Frank Thomas
Monday an unexpected reply came
through Mayor Eugene Crow of the
town of Smyrna, and considering that
the Governor of Texas laid aside his
duties to make reply for so small
amount, it is considered a high com
pliment and one much appreciated by
the scholars. The Governors letter
was as follows:
AUSTIN, TEXAS. Sept. 27, 1900.
To the Honorable the Mayor of SMYRNA.
Delaware.
My DEAR SIR:-I herewith enclose Won a
copy ola letter Just received Please cause
the same to be published in one of your
papers and in my name express to the sign
ers of the letter my most grateful acknowl-
edgments for their contribution and saw to
them that 1t is fully appreciated and will be
gratefully remembered.
Please also say to them that l will trans
mt their contribution to the proper authori-
ties at Galveston, with instructions to use
1t as intended by the donors.
Yours very truly,
JOSEPH d. SAVERS,
Governor of TeXas
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
THE MISSIONARY INSTITUTE
Opened Tuesday Night by Rev. J. Y.
Christmas of Swan Lake.

The opening sermon OF the Mis-
sioDary Institute was preached
Tuesday night TO good audience
at Lakeside church by Rev. j. Y.
Christmas, of Swan Lake. The dis
course was thoughtful presenta.
ton OF the methods OF spreading the
gospel in contrast with the methods
of human warfare. Mr.. Christmas
possesses much OF the finency of his
eloquent kinsman, Rev. H. K. With.
ers, D. D.
Rev. j. r. Moore, of Philadelphia,
Will preach sermon of special in
terest at Lakeside Methodist church
at 7:30 this Wednesday, evening.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
The following is the program for
Thursday at the Missionary Insti-
tute, being held at Lakeside:
$50. Opening.
8. "Sunday-school and League,
and Our Missionary Work." j. r.
DickersOn.
$50. 1.-The Woman's Foreign and
HON Mission Societies, Importance
of and Pastors Relation to-" O. j.
Beardsiey.
10. "Plans for Circuit Work" B.
F. Scott and r. Spann.
Il. Preaching.
Afternoon
2:90. Opening.
8. Methods of Collections. a.
P. Few and X. T. Davis.
$50. allow Reach the Conscience
OF the People," j. j. Bond.
4. points to be Stressed in Pre-
senting the Subj ct of Missions to
the People" X. II. Poy inter- and r.
l.. Reese.
7:30. Preaching.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
ELECTED OFFICERS
David 0. Dodd Chapter Selects a Com
petent Corps of officers,

The members of the Davis Q Dodd
Chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy, met at the home OF
Mrs ]. Y. Saunders in this city
Tuesday afternoon and elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year. After
the election of the officers, a much
enjoyed program was rendered.
Other business that came before the
meeting was disposed of.
The Chapter honored Itself by
electing Mrs. Lilliaa Kersh as Presl
dent. Mrs. Kirst is the Oldest mem.
Der of the Chapter and IS faithful
worker for It's continued success.
She is in every way capable Of as
suming the duties OF The Office.
Mrs. NJ. L. Bell was elected first
vice president and Mrs. J. Z. 6aun-
ders second vice president.
Miss Emma T. White was again
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
OUR COTTON
Will Be on Exhibition at the Great
Paris Show.

Jefferson county cotton will be
exhibited at the great Paris Expo
sitiop.
Mr.. W. W. Byrd, of the J. B.
speers Company, of this city,
Tuesday expressed two sacks of
seed cotton to the American agent
of the Pratt Gin Company, of Old
ham, England. The agent is sta
toned at Boston. Mass, aud re-
quested Mr.. Byrd to send him the
cotton to be exhibited and ginned
IN h : exhibit of machinery at Paris
during the exposition.
Jefferson county has always taken
highest honors ln the cotton exlib
its IN several foreign courtr tries and
in many different parts of the Unit
ed States, and we are sure to hear
from 1t again,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
4 MEAN TRICK
A Poor Old Negro Woman Shot in the
Face Tuesday Afternoon.

Some COP temptible sneak, who is
too low and dirty to keep company
with a NANCY yellow dog, shot a
poor, harmless coIored woman in the
face with sling shot Tuesday after.
noon just as she was passing the
Trulock Hosel or West Barraque
street.
The old negro was not meddling
with anyone at the time, but going
quietly about her business. The
big buckshot struck her in the right
side of the face within an inch of
the eye, tore away the flesh and
forced large bold in her cheek.
There were fully hundred men
standing around the saloon aud
fotel entrances, but they were not
aware of the trick until the woman
screamed. They turned and saw
blood spouting from Der face. She
was given money by several traYe.-
ing men and told to get doctor to
dress the wound.
Notwiths ding the injured per
son was only a poor old colored
woman, we will venture to say that
If The guilty cur who did that snoot-
log could have been iourd just at
that moment, be would have been
severely dealt with. The bullet
came from the opposite side Of the
street and it is supposed from an
upper story. i il fact that peo-
pie right in the heart Of our business
portion have no protection from
sneaky sliugshor manipulators?
The police should heavily ine every
person caught with one Of these dan.
gerous weapons 90 bis person.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
A PERFECT man.
PINE BLUFFLOSES ANOTHER
GIFTS FOUNDERS AND
BEST CITIZENS.
JOHN r. WESTBROOK DEAD
Was One Of the Few Remaining
Original Trustees of the
Institute.

The death angel has again visited
Pine Bluff.
This time it removes from US one
of our most beloved and substantial
citizens, Mr.John r. Westbrook.
He was SO years of age.
The deceased was taken I'll last
Wednesday aud gradually grew
worse, Notwithstanding his rela-
tiyes, to whom he was greatly de
voted, did all in their power to re.
store him to his former health and
ease his sufferings. His death,
which occurred at an early hour
this Wednesday, morning, came as
10 surprise to his many friends, for
during the last twenty four hours of
his life, all hopes had been abandon
ed for his recovery.
John R. Westbrook came to Pine
Bluff in the year 1856 from Chester,
S. G., where be still has a sister ard
brother still residing. He entered
into business and aid much in the
upbuilding of our town. He was
always foremost in al public enter
priSes that be thought would benefit
the community al large and was a
public spirited man IN every respect.
In all, his life was enc continued
service for the upbuilding of his
town and STATE, His last years
were spent at the head of the West
brook Grain & Commission Com
pany in this city, in which business
he was associated with his two sons.
He was man of many noble traits
of character, and deyout chris
tian. He was member of the
knights Of Honor lodge of this city,
and one of the few remaining origi-
nal trustees of the Merrill Institute.
Two sons, City Treasurer Hugh
F. Westbrook and Mr.. W. H. West
brook, and a wife, Mrs, Annie E.
Westbrook, of this eite, are left to
mourn his death, together with a
brother and sister in South Carroll
ma.
The funeral will take place from
the First Presbyterian church in
this city Thursday morning at 1890
o'clock. Revs. J. f. Carr and }. L.
Caldwell will ofielate.
To the bereaved family and
friends the Graphic extends its
heartfelt sympathy and coincidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
ELECTION RETURNS.

The Pine Bluff Telephone Co. will
$fonight give its patrons free of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
A GOOD LADY DEAD.
The Mother of Messrs, ]. Wand 7. Y.
Murphy Dies Suddenly.

Messrs. J. W. and 7. Y. Murphy,
two of our most substantial citizens,
this "wednesday morning received
the sad intelligence of the death of
their dear old mother, Mrs. NJ. A
Murphy, which occurred very sud-
denly Tuesday night at her home at
Brighton, Tenn. The deceased was
SO years Of age and leaves to mourn
her death ten children, five SONS
and five daughters, her husband
haYing died during the yellow fever
epidemic in '78. She was a good,
true and devoted mother and was
well known throughout tie section
in which she lived. She Wa dt votu
christian lady and was universally
loved and esteemed.
Messrs. Murphy have our sincere
sympathy aud coincidence for they
b we suffered the loss of their best
friend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14

honored by being reelected to the
Office of recording secretary. She
has most efficiently filed the duties
of that Office and her re election was
merited, and, although it is not a
political organization, it was strict
~ in keeping with Dem oeratie prin-
cipes.
Miss Lutte Grace was elected cor.
responding secretary and Mrs. Char.
les Fitzhugh treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
WRITES AN INTERESTING
LETTER FROM THE
PHILIPPINES.
HOW THE PEOPLE LIVE.
Self-supporting People
Chicken Fighting the Chief
Industry.

Col ]. n. Hudson has received the
following interesting and deserip.
tive letter from his son. Mr.. Walter
9. Hudson, who is seeiug active SER
vice with the American army in the
Philippines:
BATANGAs, LrzoN ISLAND, jan. %
Dear Father-Since the LIST of Janu-
airy have been keeping a few notes
OF what we have heen doing and will
try to give you some idea OF our
movements. On that day the LIST
and 3rd battalions we're ordered from
Manila to Bacoor, our Company,
"C", being left behind to guard
property. Jan. 2nd. after loading
property on Garaboa trains, we
commenced the march carrying moth
Ing but arms, loo rounds of ammuni-
ton, blanket aud bali shelter tent,
as It was hot and very dusty. Went
into bfvouac within wall around
what was formerly Il planters palace
and later on convent. jan. Bird
reported To Mai. Muir at zapate
bridge at 1 p. III. Two alarms and
call to arms during the night but no
enemy appears. Jan. 9Th received
orders that we would be relieved by
49th negro reglmenN and would go
to the front, SO slept with every
thing packed ready to move. Jan.
18th marched TO linus over a good
road with light shower early In the
NOR MI &. Heard firing from the-4th
Infantry, who were engaging the
enemy and came up in time to see
the wounded brought off. One
| lieutenant and three priyates killed
and eight or ten wounded. The
same morning about six miles from
| linus. the % b, met and anhihilated
the enemy; said To be the worst
slaughter for more than year. We
spent Sunday night on the battle
ground where the h uses and trees
showed The effects OF the fight. Mon
day, Jan. Sth continued our march.
fseaffally hot and the rice fields were
| fl l0ded by the enemy: water In many
places three feet and even deeper.
Had TO take streams. Tickets and
hills. A few men fell out and half OF
them threw away their shelter tents
and blankets. bnt | held to mine.
Jan. 10th camped and waited for
wagon trains to come up. Jan. 18th
after getting two DAYS rations the
| regiment left the wagon trains be-
hind, Silony being as far as engineers
had built road and put up telegraph
line. We defended u very narrow
mountain trail three miles long to
Talisag on Lake Bombon, which
was taken after few shots, the
Fillpinos fleeing with women and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
The PRIMARIES
A Quiet Affair and the Usual Vote
Being Polled.

The Democratic primaries for
county and judicial officers are IN
progress today.
The election is very quiet and
orderly affair and the usual Demo
cratic vote will be polled.
The indications are that Young
for circuit Judge, and Gould for
sheriff, will carry the city by
sweeping majorites. Reports from
ali the wards this afternoon say
that Young and Gould are leading.
A primary election is also in pro
gress in Desha and Lincoln coun-
ties, and kilograms from Arkansas
City this morning state that Youog
for circuit Judge will poll a large
majority in that county.
The Graphic will publish the vote
Ia full ia tomorrow's issue
The exact number of votes cast
up to o'clock this afternoon, were
as follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
EAvEs THE COTTON BELT
AND Is NOW GENERAL
4 MANAGER OF THE
[Ss0URI PACIFIC ROAD
Fri. Britton Succeeds Harding
and Doddridge Will Prob
ably Go Higher.

Mr. E. Fl. Brittoa. the genera
superintendent of the entire system
Nof the st. Louis Southwestern or
Cotton Belt Railway, was a visitor
ii the city Tuesday afternoon. He
was ga route to ST. Lou S from Tex
as
He was seen by Graphic repor.
ter aad Informed the latter that be
was going to ST. Louis to assume
the general management Of the
Cotton Belt road, having been pro
NOTED to succeed General Manager
Russell Harding, who has resigned
from that position. It was quite
an agreeable surprise to Mr.. Brit
ton 5 many friends here. as was
ESQ the case in the resignation Of
Mr.. Harding.
Mr.. Harding has been named as
the successor to Mr.. W B. bod
saridge, as general manager of the
st. Louis Iron Mountain & South
err road, effective at once, Mr.,
Doddridge having recently resign
cd.
Mr.. Hardiog is an old Gould en-
ploye, having been superintendent
gf the Kansas CITY. Fort Scott &
Ndchita railroad about fifteen years
ago. He left that road to become
general superintendent of the
Great Northern, and a few years
fago gave up that place to accept a
Eposition as vice president and gen.
eral manager of the Cotton Belt.
He is one of the best traffis men in
the business.
Mr.. Btitton has, We might say,
been kicked into greatness during
Ethe pc st several months. He has
@been gradually going up the ladder
land after competent services, hard
Work and strict attention to bust
mess, he has at last reached merit
ed prominence ia railroad circles.
All the gent EN- cen 9 e are
W Il and fayoraoly known IN Pine
Bluff, aud among the most promi
nent railway officials ia this eoun-
4 try. Many congratulatory tele-
grams were sent them frem this
Aaity.!
It is rumored ii. railroad circle $
th + Doadridge is to acc ept tie
Presidency of the Kansas City
&Pittsburg & Gulf road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14
MISTAKEN SIATEMENT.

An article in the police news OF the
Graphic yesterday relative to t. j..
Davis and L. G. Smith was an error
so far as Mr.. t. j. Davis was con-
cerned. Mr.. Davis was released at
police headquarters, after an inves-
tigation, as there were no charges
against him.
L C. Smith was fined $40.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14

charge the election returns by
phone. Any customer wishing the
returns should telephone the office
that same is desired, and the returns
will be given over the phone as rap
idly as received.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-14

CONTINUED on page 4 J
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-02
THIEVES DID NOT RETURN TO
LOOT DALE STREET HOUSE
AGAIN
DID IT IN THE AFTERNOON
And the $500 worth of PIunder
Secured Was Enough, Especially
as the Police Were Watch
Ing for Them.

Policemen ard detectives from the
Rcndo station. and, the central head
quarters were9 engaged yesterday on a
mysterious robbery committed at 49 Dale
street. north.
The officials are przzled over the affair
on account of the fact that the robbers
left no marks or. evidence of any kind
whereby the method of the robbery is
disclosed All that is known is that the
family was absent at the time and found
all receptacles for clothing, jewelry or
other valuables riffeAt and despoiled OF
valuable contents when they returned
home.
The police officials at once gave the
victims Of the robbers the sage advice
to say nothing about the matter and last
evening detailed a natrolman in uniform.
mounted on a bicycle. supplied with
headlight, to guard the house or watch
for the return of the robbers, whom. the
police think forgot the house or were IN.
able to carry it.
The investigation made by TIC owner
OF the house did not. according to the
statement he made last night, reveal the
method IN which the robbers gained ac-
cess. For that reason. ne said, he was
| convinced that false keys were used and
one of the doors opened and locked again
aIter the robbers had secured their loot
10 a reporter for the G o b e. who
called at the house last night, the victim
of the robbers said:.
so far as we have been able to learn
no one in the nefghborhood saw any per-
son enter or leave the premises during
our absence. Naturally we believe that
the thieves watched the house until they
saw US going. away and then improved
the opportunity. T have thought that
the robbers may have had some knowI-
cage OF the premises but if false keys
We were given the strictest instructions
by the police ito say nothing about the
ROBBERY, and 1 will not talk further
about It." 81
1t was q few minutes after 10 o'clock
when the reporter for the G. e called
at the house, and when he left the trus-
ty, equipped with his brass buttons. uni
form, bicycle and Xari-colored headlight,
was close on athe trail. All the way up
Dale street totSelby the guardian of the
house of the victim of the robbers es-
corted the repQrter and watched him un-
til he was safely ensconced in the corner
of a Selby car bound down town Just
what the police officials think will be
discovered by fthe detail of a patrolman
equipped for bicycle parade duty in the
dead of night near house that had
peen successfully robbed In the daytime,
IS not clear to, the ordinary observer
ana Is probably police mystery. So
lar as could be distinguished. the lonely
! policeman carried no book in which to
record the results of his lonely vigil
The e has learned that it is Ben
1dnaln +. Lamb whose home at ~ North
Dale street was robbed.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-02
RECOUNT SEATS BENSON
TION OF VOTE FOR ASSEM-
BLY, TICKET
PARKER ADMITS IEIs DEFEAT
Assurance Is Given the Ninth Ward
Republican That He Will
Not Pc Opposed
Further.

The Benson-Par]Ier contest for the as
sembly came to an end at 8 o'clock yes
terday, MIR. Benson being accredited with
a majority of 81 votes, gain of 40 votes
all told by the recount. Attorney PEBBLES,
for Mr.. Parker, at once notified the
referees that if they would draw I'D
stipulation setting forth the admission
from Mr.. Parker that the recount showed
the election of Mr. Benson, the document
would be signed.
The recount occupied fourteen complete
days, exclusive OF all holidays, and in
volved an expense OF $3.50. Mr. Benson
lost votes yesterday In the canvas Of
thirteen precincts, leaving him a clear
majority of 80 votes
The official canvassing board made a
report. deciding that Mr.. Parker was
entitled TO seat in the assembly Mr.
Benson appealed to the district court,
making an application for a recount Of
the ballots, setting up irregularities fraud
and false returns. On that appeal the
court appointed the referees and the re
count was held. The referees will report
to the court that Mr.. Benson has 90 votes
majority over Mr. Parker. On this re-
port the court will enter Judgment
moving the acton Of the canvassing
board and decreeing Mr.. Bensons right
to the Office The city clerk will there
upon issue certificate of election to Mr..
Benson, the one issued to Mr.. Parker be-
ing lnvaldated by the judgment and de-
cree.
In the McCardy-Betz contest six pre-
clncts of the Third ward and the entire
Twelfth precinct of the Fourth ward
were canvassed, giving Betz a gain OF
one vote, leaving McCardy q ma ajority of
q votes and about one-third Of the total
vote vet to be counted
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-02
ON The ELKS' MIDWAY
THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED TO
CROWD JUNE IS TO 30.

Meet me on the midway and be hap
py' is the shiDboleth of the coming car
nival. The main arch will be completed
today and when it is Illuminated with 500
incandescent lamps it will be a thing of
beauty.
Travelling men, by letters and personal
! calls, are sending in most encouraging re-
ports to the carnival headquarters Of the
interest taken in the country. In fact it is
questionable whether St Paul people. out
side of the active workers, are as much
alive to the magnitude Of the event as is
the surrounding country.
The merchant or manufacturer er who does
| not receive booth space will regret ii
| when he sees the thousands upon thou
sands of people fockng daily and nightly
to the exposition and carnival. The cost
of an exhibit is but d trifle compared with
the advertising advantages
The Great Midway company, with its
ten brilliant shows, is now working its
way towards St Paul, and wherever it
appears the encomiums are unanimous
and enthusiastic.
The opening parade, June Is, will be a
stupendous affair, and If a half holiday
is secured there will be 10000 men in line,
as all of the fTaternal and civic societies
and labor OrSaniza tons have been invited
/ to attend. Minneapolis proposes to send
! 500 puTp pie uniformed EIks, and the lodges
at st. Cloud, Fargo, Grand Forks, Crooks
( ton, Duluth, West Superior, milwaukee,,
/ Eau Claire, Winona, Mason City, Cedar
! Rapids, Austin Mankato, Sioux Falls and
many other points viii be in line. The
fire department and military companies
will turn out, and. with propitious
weather, the opening day of the carnival
will be the most spectacular the North
! west has ever seen.
Two solid weeks of sightseeing and
amusement are in store for the public.
The German village will be the trysting
place for the midway meetings, and, with
the entertainment there offered, joy will
! be unconfned.
If any one wishes to get an idea of the
magnitude of the work he should drop
into headquarters at 81 Robert street at
noon any day of the week
The perfection of "tonics' is Orange
inc Normally tones nerves, stomach
liver