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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-02-15

In all the history Of governments, society has
never made iairer demand than tina Of the
extinction Of the liquor traffic.
The distiliers aud vendors Of liquors can en-.
engage in any occupation tina: any other citizen
can engage in; hence, prohibition is not petse.
cution or prosecution. Liquor supplies no ne.
cessity; hence, the drinker is deprived Of no
good thing.
The chief cornerstone of government is the
protection of the governed. Protection calls
for the nurturing of what is good and the Grad
ication of that which is evil.
Prohibition is step in advance, but, never.
theless, it is in line with all just and humane
measures that governments have taken where
the interests of the people are fairly considered.
I might say that prohibition is more than
step. 1t is tremendous stride of world i'm
portance. 1t embraces more, people and more
interests than any other measure thought OUT
in the minds of men, and sought to be incorpo-
rated in the laws of governments. As in other
movements, we are only on the skirm:sh line.
Precedent, ignorance, prejudice and profit are
all against us, but prohibition will ultimately
win, because it is in line with the onward and
upward march Of civilization. That prohibi.
ton is impracticable, or canuot he enforced, is
the best argument of the anti's, because it
seems to be true. A Mrs. Nation in every
county in the state would soon refute the argu-
meat Of impractcability.
There is more anti.saloon sentiment than pro-
saloon sentiment in this state, and that senti-
ment is among her best people.
Shall law yield to the law-breaker2 Shall
the most worthy yield to the least worthye-
the majority to the minority? Impracticability
is another name for cowardice of the individ-
ual and knavery of the of6ce-holders. In our
mad part,sanism, We have lost sight OF as great
a cause as ever engaged the attention of man
kind, and it is left to woman to arouse the
people to sense of their duty and a realization
Of their contemplate cowardice. As a people,
we stand rebuked and Inundated in the pres
ence OF that woman, who, without the author
ity of office, has done more in fortnight to-
ward enforcement than all OF our Office holders
in the past year.
Principle and courage are the twin servants
OF destiny. They have fought all the great
battles for the betterment OF the human race,
from the beginning, and will to the end.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-02-15

HORTON, Wellington and Winfield have Car.
rienatoned their joints, and other towns are
preparing to do Likewise.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-02-15

Mrs. Mary Lathrop. of Ottawa. and
Mrs. Sarah Bugbec. of Oklahoma, came
down from Ottawa, Tuesday, to visit
Fostst Nurdeck AID wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-02-15

THE Beers continue to lick the British.
Hurrah for the African Dutchl
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-02-15

ALBERT d. SHAW, of New York, formerly
commander of the G. A. r., died of apoplexy,
at Washington, on the 10th.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-02-15

Mrs. Margeret T. Mill,gan. mother OF
DR.. M,lligrn. died, Wednesday morning,
at the home of her son. She was 81
years. 10 months and Is days old at the
time of her death. The funeral services
were held at the Methodist church yes
terday, and the remains were shipped to
her old home at Greensburg, Ind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

absolute compliance with the pledge Of congress to the world. had been appfehensive that the Republican party h9d no such intention. His statement th"t there ic no .:, e.s...e'.;,t for inere asng the standing army just now seems to imply that there may be ln the future. and this I was sorrH te see, although not surprised at the statement.
 advocacy of much stronger navy believe thore is no need for it This nation has not. like Great Brit an or France. set out upon q career ds War nation Our aim is peace justice and fellowship among men ana think it is contrary to the inten eon of this government 70 embark upon ? different course
 The presidents expressions upou tAe tfu question ere about what ole woE9d expect from the class of 
 republican leaders, who are doni- naht now and who do not believe ''efe should be aEv int4rlerenee witL hohopolies. The intention clearly is 'o maintain the most cordial relations oee"een the Republican government ana the trusts. This latest eXpres- sioa is a disappointment, because .here IS certainly very strong feel Ing in this country in favor of posi- i've restrictive action by congress upoh trusts. As the house has pass ea an antitrust bill, it was reasonable V nope that President Roosevelt ,s3o noa'a recommend similar 4ction at 'nis session by both the house and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
DAMAGE FOR $5,Ooo.
Given Mrs. BeasIey at Texarkana
 Against Cotton Belt.

TeXarkana, Dec. 5.-Yesterday ill circuit court, Judge Conway presid- ing, Miss Rosa Beasley received d verdict against the Cotton Belt rail way for S5.000 damages for alleged personal injuries at Camden on August ', 1901.
 E. L. Adair pleaded guilty to for. gery and was given two years in the penitentiary.
 Allen Collins. colored pleadei guilty to purse snatching and was given two years. Collins was arrest ed by Marshal Casey Tuesday, and was indicted and sentenced yester- day. less than twenty hours after his capture. This is the quickest case of railroadi lg a criminal ill the his. tory of the county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
SUPPRESS ANARCHY Senator Vest Introduce $ Im- portant Resolution Pr~-
 paratory to Action. SENATOR MORGAN THINKS LINE SHOULD BE TIGHTENED ON
 PENSIONS.
Ex-Gov. Jenkins Talks Back and Ac cuses President of Misquotine
 Him.
WASHINGTON NEWS AND NOTES

Washington, D. C., Dec. 5.-Mr. Vest, of Missouri. offered a resolution in the senate proposing an inquiry by the committee on judiciary as to the powers of congress to deal with anarchy. to suppress the teachings of anarchy andsto provide penal colony for convicted anarchists.
 MT. McComas. of Marnland, gave notice that he would address the scn- ate at it's next session concerning as sault upon the president, the deporta- tion of anarchists. etc.
 When Mir Hoar sought to advance the consideration of certain pension bills, Mr. Morgan, of Alabama, ob= iected, remarking:
 There is too much slack on pen sions and would like to tighten it up little
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
AGED MAN SHOT BY NEGRO.
Chas. w. Afrey Seriously Wounded
 Forty Miles Below Helena.

Helena, Dec. 5.-Charles W. Alfrev, bookkeeper and deputy postmaster for John k. Mcclure at Modoe forty miles below here on the Mississippi river, was shot and seriously wound ed yesterday afternoon at o'clock by a twenty year-old negro of the name of Dickson, who escaped MT. Alfrev is about sixty years of age, and IS paralyzed from his knees down. which made the attack upon him pecu- liarly attrocious. Sheriff Kitchens and Deputy Dalsel are looking out for the Would-be murderer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
DISAPPOINTED PAIR
LICENSE
Because the Prospective Bride Was Only Fifteen Years OId-WlI
 Try Again.

w. P. Mcintyre and Miss Dora Willis. of Cleveland county. applied at the county clerks office Wednes- day afternoon for 2 marriage license. The prospective bride was only fif- teen years of age and Clerk Bloom re. fused them the desired license The young man explained that his intend ed brides parents were perfectly sat isfied with the proposed marriage and did not seem to realize that the clerk had to have more substantial evidence than the mere oral state ment of the young man.
 Both left the office in a disappoint- ed mood, but said that they would return today. bringing the written consent of the parents of the young lady.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
AFTER SIX MONTHS SLEEP
Kansas Man Awakes Only to Pass
 Into Eternal SIumber.

HiaWatha. Kan. Dec 5.-J. $. Ly- tie. farmer died here at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. His sickness last ed six years. and for six months he has been asleep most of the tune. In the morning he awoke. but died a few moments later.
 Lytle was about sixty four years old and in his prime he weighed 25o pounds. Six years ago his health be gan to fail and the doctors could give him no relief. Last spring he left for California in hope of benefit through a change in climate. but he continued to fail. On May 2S he was feeling worse than usual and went carly to bed The next morning he could not be awakened. and for two days he slept without food. Finally he Was given liquid norishment and lately his food consisted nearly wholly of milk
 In moments of consciousness he spoke in a whisper. and his words were nearly uninteligible. He would open his eyes. say he was tired, and doze away again. He was brought home in September. after he had been asleep three months Since then h" has been asleep. and his death was expected at any time Ills weight had dwindlcd to about 200 pounds. Lytle's= sister was afflicted in the same manner. but she never slept longer than two weeks al a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
WILL ROWLAND
OLD PINE BLUFF BOY. RETURNS
 HERE
From Memphis and Will Engage n Clear Business at an Early
 Date.

Mr. Will Rowland will engage ia business in Pine Bluff at an eariN date.
 Mr. Rowland formerly resided here and lie has many warm friends in the city who will welcome his return. At one time he was agent here for the Arkansas River Packet company, and later was engaged in the cigar business. He is a splendid business man and a gentleman who is well. liked by all who know him lie I" turns to Pine Bluff to engage in the cigar business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
BLOOD FLOWS IN RACE RIOT.
Two Men Killed by Negro and Twc
 Negroes Found Dead

Montgomery, Ala. Dec 5.=A spec ial to the Advertiser from Andalasia. Ala. says:
 Word has just reached here tha' Fate Atkinson and I. w Dorsev were killed by a negro at Opp yesterday eeyning. and several more wer" wounded. The officers have wired here for the sheriff and dogs and have also wired to River Falls for dogs. A posse is being organized here to go to Opp at once.
 I.ater-Et is learned that there was I general race riot at Ohm, and that two negro ',zSc 2iso been fouu3 dead
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
IMPORTANT MEETING Board of First Baptist ChurC
 DeaCOnS Elect
 Officers. ELMO MARSH ELECTED CLERK AND CRAS. HANCOCK ELECT.
 ED TREASURER.
Salary of Pastor Daniels increased
 from $1,5oo 10 $1,8oO
Year.


The board of deacons Of the First Baptist church held an important meeting last night and selected the following officers for the ensuing year: Clerk-Elmo Marsh Treasurer-Chas Haycock.
 Superintendent of Sunday school Ed Ryland. h Superintendent of East end ms. sion-Herbert Jeannin
 Superintendent Of station B-t. q Edwards.
 new board was elected as fol lows: T. H. Brown. IT, C Fox, Ed Ry1and, A. Perdue. A. F. Williams. Theodore Wollerman. W. w Byrd, r. C. Laine, Elmo Marsh.
 The work of the pastor, Rev. Danz leld s, for the past year was endorsed and his salary was increased from $f.- 3o0 to $1 500 a year Rev Daniels has labored hard and earnestly dur- ing his pastorate and eminently de serves every evidence of appreciation shown him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

Georgia, Kentucky Mississippi. ,Seath Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Mnaa- sota, Iowa, Wisconsin. Kansas Ne braska South Dakota, North Dakota Colorado, Arkansas and Missouri, with only few exceptions as to des- tlnations and routes. Tickets on sale December 21, 22 and 23, good return ing any time within thirty days from date of sale
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
SAM COHEN ASSIGNS.
Is Member of Arkansas Worlds
 Fair Comm ission.

Helena Dee. 5- Sam Cohen. a prom inent merchant of Holly Grove E Monroe county. and member of th' worlds fair commission for Arkdn*as has made an assignment. with ]. X Walls as trustee and temporary fe eeiver. Assets Slo,ooo; liabilities Sil. 0oo. Short crons and inability ta make collections are given as tAs cause of the failure
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
FOR S9O.OOO
CEATTEL MORTGAGE LODGED FOR RECORD.
Executed on 2,5oo Head of Cattle Being Patched at Cotton Oil
 Mills
Mills.

An unusually large chattel mort gage was filed in the circnit clerk ofiiye today. Mr. H. " Jennings. Of BeNar county, Texas. owner Of the 2.3oo head ot cattle being fed by tie Pine Bluff Cotton Oil mills. mofteae. cd the cattle to the Barse Live 5toefz Commission comnagy. of Kansas City, No, for $9o.ooo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
EX-GOV. JENKINS TALKS.
Denies Charges and Declares Presi-
 dert Misouoted Him.

Guthrie, Okla. Dee. a.-EX Cos. Wm. Jenkins. who was removed from office by President Roosevelt made public a statement denying the in sane asylum charges filed against him and declaring that the president misquoted him in the statement given by the president to the press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
Ii s DISAPPOINTING President R9ossvelt's Att'- tude on the Trust Question.
 .roe JAMES K. JONES FINDS
 mtyct IN IT TO CRIT
 ICISE. .,..sa However. With Presidents poIiev With Leaving Cuba in Hands of Cubans.
,orsN,T LIKE HIS WAR IDEAS

Uosbinaton, Dec. 5.-The pres:= aon,,s message to congress was lls- .onod to with marked attention in both bonses The paragraphs discussing notical questions are commended by some and criticised by others.
 Senator James K. Jones. chairman If the Democratic national commit, tee, says;
 President Roosevelt's expressions in favor of maintaining the eXtrava- gant and unreasonable Dingley tallh rates are a disappointment to ne. hoped he would be decidedly more liberal in his views on that question. AsI I understand the presidents eX- pession he favors leaving Cuba in the hands of the Cubans. and ] am pleased with this statement It is an
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
Post-Prandial Visions.

Right after Thanksgiving they saw comets in the Armament over Chi- cago Some strange mixtures are served in that town on holidays Minneapolis Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
About the Octopi.

Has Morgan got Cramps?" may De perfectly proper inquiry, but ii sounds a bit personal-New York World
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
TWO HOME WEDDINGS
MIR. JOHN P. SANDERS AND MISS
 SOPHIA BAHLAU
Married Wednesday Evening, and Miss SchnabIe and MT. Ferguson
 Wed Same Evening"

Mr John R. Sanders and Miss So- phia Bahlau were married last night at the brides home on East Second avenue. Re- ! R. Sanders. the fath- CT of the groom, performed the eere. mony. II W2s one of the pretties; nome weddings of the season. Only few Intimate friends of the cotract- ing parties were present
 The bride is one of Pine Bluff $ most lovable young women. and is known and admired by wide circle of friends
 The groom is an attache of the T. E. Specrs company, who has earned for himself the esteem and good will of his employers and friends.
 Mr and Mrs. Sanders are at home to their friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs T. s. Nettleton. Fourth avenue and Olive street.
 Another home wedding to occur last night was that of Miss Martha Schnabel and Nr. Neil Ferguson They were married at the brides home on East Third avenue The con tracing parties are two of the most popular young people in the East end
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

The man who adseltises oAiy once in a while does not get the full value Of his advertising He is in a meas. ur" q new advertiser every time he adrertises. Dry Goods Economist
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
VISIT TIE OLD HOME.

The Cotton Belt route aaaaln.se greatly reduced rates for the hoiiiaAs to all points in Alabama, r,lo.'jda.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

senate. The presidents expressions upon this issue lessen the chance for passing the anti trust bill.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

Given good medium the man who does not cut down his advertisins space in summer, is the man who has the largest salcs.-AnsOnia Conn Sentinel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

am morally sure that We eoui! never through any other means cad veftisias hove fana3 such n outlet fnr alH eaoas F =tieof,r daxol Lane X e. N Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

saeGi@s iFa le pre& -uos p914 1a ale5 4oI oqorpgoq .noQl!M ANs!qM 9ql I9A!a u9)I9  Keep yoa4.=.dq44..-,.a4etts IS fresl. as VOLT go9Gs -OS.aF r ,iinner Cii caco.
 Some people worry because th9 are unable e woFs othef people. He dances well to whom fortaHa pipes
 Things unreasonable are neYer dur able.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05
,5tr Th0nas f.iptca's of ink

II Sir Thomas Iiptea's tinia" that ane might x ezefi uHsietake ta sln stoae in { tunnel as fHy ta do business ithart appealirs to thr public through the press Boston Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-05

About two-thirds of the average mans sympathy is curiosity
The colored American., 1901-12-14

dlVans ct al attended the supper table
and also sold cut esrIy in the nigh.
t0e pastor is carried away by the large
amount raised. I fear another will have
TO be given fOOn. Mr.. Curtis. the COL
ored grOcerman has had such an in
crease IN trade that contract ia now
let TO erect structure to be 25 K 40 feet
on his own property, the store is under
the management OF MtE. Curtis assisted
by Dir. J. VaLdyke and B. Wright, We
nope every Negro of the county will
patronjze the Curtis store as it is the
only one run by our race in the town.
Mr.. Manuel Williams has just com.
pleted his mansion and it is expected
that the time is not far off when he and
Mrs. EIva Johnson will tie the unbind-
able cOnnubial knot. He and his in-
tended bride and Mr.. Z. Hale and wife
d1ned on Thanksgiving with Mis-. J.
Williams, mother of the intended
groom. PORTER,
The colored American., 1901-12-14
Obituary.,
groom.

Bro j. P. Baldwin departed this life
Saturday evening, November twenty.
third, 1901, at 7:15, P. NJ, at his home,
1445 Pierce Place, Northwest He was
born IN Oxford, Chester Co.. Pa, in the
year 1864. He confessed IT IIgion twelve
years ago aud j lined the Second Baptist
Church Of Long Branch NJ ., of which
church he was faithful member and a
good worker. He returned to Washing
ton, May 1899 and resumed bis resi-
dence in the city. He died in full tri-
umph Of faith and said he was willing
ready and waiting anxiOusly to go. He
was lOving4and affectionate husband
and always strove to make home hap
py. he leaves loving and devoted
wife, two sisters, one brOtheT-in-lsw,
niecess nephews and q host Of friends
to mourn his absence.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which one ever wakes to weep.
owing one frC m as is lone,
a voice We loved is still. ed,
place Is vacant In our home,
That never can be d led.
ETOm his wife,
EMMA j. BALDWIN,
n, Y. ard Nd Fal ers please cOpy,l
The colored American., 1901-12-14
LATE LOCALS,

The Asbury Church being located IN
the heart of the city is accessible to al
Car lines, so that no one Will be incon-
vepienced By distance. Tickets have
been sold in Alexandria, Anscostia and
Broc kIand; and there will be hosts from
Capitol Hill and Georgetown.
Mrs, Amanda Smith Of Chicago, who
is the founder of the Old Folks Home
at Harvey, Ill, was in this city last
week ihe guest of Miss Nance. 1911
Madison street. Mrs. Smith spoke in
Lynchburg, Roanoke. and Salem and
other pdInts IN Virginia in the interest
of the home. She left last Friday for
the West.
Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar, assisted
by Mr. joseph Douglass. VIolinist; by
Miss Lola Johnson, who will sing Mr..
Dunbar's songs, set by Walter Dam
rosch and 8. Colrr'dge Taylor; and
Miss Beatrice Wsrwick, Pianist, Will
give recital of his newest work at Fif-
teenth Street Presbyterian Church, Oh
Monday evening, December 16!h, 1901.
The public Is invited to take part in
the organi zatien of a SuDdey afternoon
T.vceum at the 10th Street Captist
chu, ch, corner 10Th and r streets n. ".
Rev. 8, Geriah Lamkins, pastor to-
morrow afternoon at 80 o'clock. The
opening address will be made by Prof.
n e Weatherless of the High School.
A number of distinguished ladies and
gantlemen Will take part In the organl-
zatiOn..
The colored American., 1901-12-14
THE Y. Nj. c. AS. MEET.
officers Elected and Prominent Workers
Present-Virginia News Notes.

Present-Virginia News Notes,
Charlottesville, Va, SpeciaI-The
10Th annual conference of Y. NJ. G. AS.
of Virginia, West Virginia, North Caro-
Ina, Maryland and District OF Colum-
bia was held in Petersburg, Va. No
vember 28.h to December 1st and was
ssucce8s in every particular. The ses.
sion of the conference were presided
ever alternately ty secretaries Of the
International committee, J. E. Moor
land and w. a. HuntOn. g. 81, Bul
lock of Charlottesville, Va. was elected
secretary of the conference. Able ad
dresses were delivered by Rev. 8. N.
VASE, D. D., of Raleigh, n. O., pTesi
dent; R. T. Hill of True Reformers
Bank, Richmond, Va, Mr.. H. 0. Will
Hams, railroad secretary OF Inter
national Committee; Rev. L. Fl. Rey-
nOlds, .. D, of St. Johns A. NJ. E
church, Norfolk, Va. Rev. Scott
Wood Of Laurenceville Virginia Indus
tGial School, Prof. J. M. Candy, Vir-
ginia Normal and Collegiate Institute,
Petersburg. Va. Prof. s. q. Atkins,
President Slater Industrial Academy,
Winston-Salem, N. c., Prof. J. Hugo
Johnston, President V n. and @. l.
Petersburg, Va, Rev. G.. B. Howard,
D. D, Petersburg, Va, Prof. YUrke
Jones, D. D., Of Biddle University, II.
c. and others, al bearing on the great
Y. NJ. Q. A. movement among colored
young men OF the United States. Dele
gates were in attendance from the
various schools, colleges and city as
sOciatiOns and spirit OF conservation
obtained thrC ughOut the entire con-
ference. Many problems confronting
the 7. M. &. A. work were discussed
and solutions given. This conference
was of inestimabIe value to the welfare
Of the Y. M. G. A. work among young
men and we hope to see the day when
the young men of every community
will take hold OF this work. We would
do great wrong if we failed to men
ton the hospitality shown Us by Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. WIlkersOn at whose
pleasant home we stopped in COM
pany with Mr.. G. J. Baker, OF BIddle
University. Mr.. Wilkerson is the lead
ing undertaken and liveryman of
Petersburg and carries the finest line
Of goods in the city, thOmgh young
man. yet thorough business man.
The Virginia Normal and Collegiate
Institute entertained the conference
Saturday afternoon and evening and
rendered highly erinyable reception
to the conference at $50 p. N. Dinner
was served the delegates by the ladies
auxiliary OF Petersburg at Wilker-
sons Hall on Friday and Saturday and
We feel safe in saying that Petersburg
has one of, if not the best ladies auxH-
lsries In the. country. Let the people
take hold OF the Y. N. g. a. work for
the salvation of our yOunS men.
MONTICELLO.
The colored American., 1901-12-14
Webster Groves (Mo.) News.
MONTICELLO,

Webster Grove, Mo-, Special-ReV'
J. J. Kennedy, pastor Of the A. ID. =
church in his elegant sermon showed
many reasons why we should thank at
his II o'clock services which will be
remembered for years to come, The
following named ct al gave grand
concert on Thanksgiving night for the
benefit Of Rev. J. J. Kennedy. MI.
Henry Rece, J. Rece, T. Morrison, MISS
Goldie Hal, Miss B. Hall, Miss ;
Stones ct al The house was crowded.
Mrs. q. Hall who has recentlyP FL covered
from spell of severe illness attended
the confectionery stand and sold out IN
the early part of the night. MIS-. Rosa
The colored American., 1901-12-14
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