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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-04-01
THE NATION RAID.

The Nation crusade had not little
effect upon local elections in Kansas.
Most of the towns where elections
were held have gone dry, all, in fact,
except four or five OF the larger cities,
in which corrupt party machines have
been dominated by the liquor ele-
ment In Wichita the law-enforce-
ment ticket was defeated. The Demo-
Gratis fought for resubmission and tho
Republicans won on pledge to con-
tinue the illegal saloons.
On the 14th inst. Mrs. Nation went
to Kansas City, Mo. She visited several
saloons but did no smashing. The
crowds following her, she was arrested
for obstructing the street, fined $500
and given until o'clock to leave tho
city. The fine was suspended. She
soon after took street car for Kansas
City, Kansas.
On the Oath inst. Mrs. Nation and
three ladies who aided her in her
Wichita raid appeared before Judge
Dale and failed to give bonds. They
occupy the same cell in the county Jail.
and, in default of $500 bail each, will
remain there until their trial in May.
In 1860 Mrs. Nations husband was
publishing an anti-slavery paper in st.
Joseph, Mo. Sentiment was running
high, and one day lot Of pro-slavery
men kidnapped him and burned the
Office for the purpose of stopping the
paper. Mrs. Nation managed to get q
few cases of type out of the building.
and succeeded in getting out the next
issue of the paper herself.
Mrs. Nation says, "Stone me, take
my life if you will, but represent out
ragged motherhood and if I die, God will
raise up multitudes of others to take
my place"
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-04-01
RAISING THE REVENUE.

Frank Hamilton had hardly been
taken to Saltwater for the murder of
Leonard Day when, as noted in our
last issue, ST. Paul, eager to keep up
with Minneapolis, also had whisky
murder. The victim was ]. j. Barry,
who on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday,
was killed in a drunken row, his COM
panion and assailants at least being in
toxicated. This made it Minneapolis
turn and she was ready. Bertha Schil-
ling, variety actress at the Columbia
Theatre, engaged in a quarrel with
Nellie Murphy, another actress, and
kicked the latter in the abdomen, the
injuries causing death. According to
the report of the dailies all hands-as-
sailant, victim and peace-makers-
were drunk. Now it was st. Paul's
turn and faithfully, too, she improved
her opportunity. Paul Marks played a
few games of cards with some friends
on the afternoon of the 18th inst, and
bade them goodbye, declaring his in
tention of stealing a ride to Chicago.
Later his head, body, arms and legs
were found strewn for miles along the
track. The fact that he had been
drinking points at least one moral of
the tale.
Let the merry-go-round be kept go
ing round merrily The Twin Cities
and all the cities must have revenue
and since the indignation of thoughtful
people is raised against the saloon,
saloonists would rather be mulcted in
heavy sums even than to be crowded
out Of the business. Politicians must
have votes and parties must win and
who, under these circumstances, would
be fool enough to cry out against this
wrong? Not every church even is
afame with indignation, nor does every
pulpit resound with protests against
the continuance of the bloody saloon.
There are so many other great prob
lens to be considered, don't you know?
And there are so many other evils to
be opposed, don't you know? And
there is SO much other work to be
done, don't you know?
LET THE BLOOD CONTINUE TO
DRIP!
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-04-01
THE LEGISLATURE.

The best measure bearing on the
liquor question which was passed by
this years Legislature is the so-called
blind pig law. 1t provides for 1.-The
better enforcement Of the law regard
ing the sale of liquor in territory in
which such sale has been forbidden.
The law designates the blind pig as
a public nuisance, contains a search
and seizure clause and provides that
on conviction of illegal sale, the seized
liquor shall be destroyed and the
glasses and fixtures sold by the sheriff.
Cases may be tried before justices of
the peace and in municipal courts as
we'll as in the district court. Impris-
onment with no alternative is the
penalty of the third offense. District
judges may enjoin blind pigs. Rail.
roads, steamboats, and draymen are
prohibited from handling intoxicat-
ing liquor labeled with false names.
A law was enacted prohibiting the
sale of liquor on Sunday and ON cleo
tion day. Such law was in exist
ence, but a decision of "a Minneapolis
judge seemed to make the passage Of
the new law advisable.
The other liquor laws enacted pro.
vide for pure liquor prohibit the
playing of pool or billiards by minors
in saloons or rooms adjacent thereto;
limit the, number of saloons imme-
diately adjoining patrol limits to five
per block, and authorize county COM
missioners, councils, ETC., to forbid
the sale of liquor to habitual drunk
ards and improvident persons when
others dependent on them would suf-
fer thereby.
The anti-wine room bill, the county
option dispensary bill and others in
troduced by the foes of the saloon
were defeated.
The primary election law, which
promises to prove step toward
purer politics, is not believed to apply
to the Prohibition party.
The number of Congressional dis
tricts was increased to nine.
Senator Ives attorney of the Mime
sofa Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton, and Representative Dunn, the at
torney of Hamm's brewery, were in
close touch with each other, were
very watchful and active and got in
some very successful work. One is
a Republican and the other Demo
crat and are always certain of cleo
tion to the Legislature.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-04-01

"a friend sent Backbone to me last year.
enclose my renewal Please send your
seed and bulb premium. I am telling my
neighbors about it and think that some Of
them will subscribe. I like the paper very
much and hear that it is doing much good"
Mary Bennison. Renville, MINI.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-04-01
LINCOLN ON SALOON SMASHING.

LlNNOkN ON SAkOON SIlAS1INUs
In or about the year 1889, while
Abraham Lincoln was practicing law
at Springfield, fifteen women Of Clin-
ton, Illinois, after having repeatedly
pleaded with a liquor dealer to- re-
frain from selling to their husbands,
raided his saloon, smashed in the
heads of his barrels with axes and
broke his demijohns and bottles. The
women were arraigned under indict-
ment for the mischief done. They
were without counsel for defense
when, on the day of the trial, Mr..
Lincoln entered the court room, and
was asked by them to address the
court in their behalf Mr. Lincolu
said:
MAY it please the court, I will
say a few words in behalf of the
women who are arraigned before your
honor and the jury. would suggest,
first, that there be a change in the
indictment so as to have it read, the
State against Mr.. Whisky. instead of
the State against the women It
would be far more appropriate.
Touching this question, there are
three laws: First, the law of self
protection; second, the law Of stat
ute; third, the law of God. The law
of self-protection is the law of neces-
sity, as shown when our fathers
threw the tea into the Boston harbor,
and in asserting their right to- life,
liberty and the pursuit Of happiness.
This is the defense of these women.
The man who has persisted in selling
| whisky has had no regard for their
| well-being or the welfare of their hus-
bands and sons. He has had no fear
of God or regard for man; neither has
| he had any regard for the laws OF
| the statute. No jury can fix any dam
ages or inflict punishment for any vio-
lation of the moral law. The course
pursued by this liquor dealer has been
| for the decentralization of society.
His groggery has been nuisance.
These women, finding all moral sua-
sion of no avail with this fellow,
oblivious to all tender appeal, alike
regardless of their prayers and tears,
in order to protect their households
and promote the welfare of the com
munity, united to suppress the nui-
sance. The good of society demand
ed it's suppression. They accomplished
what otherwise could not have been
DONE"
AS result of the speech the ladies
were released by the court upon their
own recognizance, and so far as can
be learned, no further action was
taken. The facts may be found in
Coffin's Life of Lincoln" page 107,
and in Herndon's Life of Lincoln, :"
edition of 1889, page 215.-New Voice.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-04-01

The second national assembly Of the
cago, May 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
VIM. BURKE.

Mr. and Mrs. c. G. Loving have re turned from their bridal trip to St. Louis. They arrived here Monday afternoon and went to their future home, English, the same afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Mir P A. Stanley. who travels out of St Louis and who has many friends in this city. will be married today to Miss Waddell at Monticello. Mr and Mrs. Stanley will arrive here this afternoon and take up their residence at the Trulock. Mir. Stanley is per feet gentleman and is well and favor ably known over the state
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
Fruit Farming Along ha Frisco

An attractive. illustrated and thoroughly reliable 64-page booklet. devoted to fruit culture along the Frisco line in Missouri. Arkansas Kansas and Indian Territory. just issued. copy will be sent fire upon appli- cation to Bryan Snyder, G. P. g., Frisco Line. St. Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Walkers Liver Ia blets are used by the very best and most prominent citiens of Pine Bluff, and contain no calomel or other injurious drugs. Does not gripe or sicken. Acts natu- rally and pleasantly. Try one bottle. Guaranteed. Walker Drug Co.,, 110 Main street. if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

The Racket Store, on West Second avenue, announces great reduction sale in this issue. Read MT Wells ad on page five and see the remark able bargains he is offering.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Choice building lots for sale in Burke's addition from $50 to s1o0 on long time. These lots are situated on South Olive street, the most desirable location in the city
 tt VIM BURKE.
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I am offering big inducements to the purchaser in selling lots in Burkes addition at $50 and $10o For an investment they are unexcelled. If VIM. BURKE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

have homes for safe in all parts of this city at prices and terms taa. Wiu suit all So don'td delay in seeing me at once, if you want to buy.
 if WM BURKE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

CHEESE SANDWICHES, q delight ful luncheon delicaey. only 15c a pack ages. Strauss &s Miller's,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

GENUINE PLANTATION SUGAR HOUSE MOLASSES Fl e.'irinal pack ages e gallons). P~+ls only $1.25 each, at Strauss 6 =. = ,''s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Buy lot now while they can be bought at a reasonable price. These lots are located in Buke's adidtion and will take in the new car line. tf WM. BURKE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Judge w. D. Jones has returned from Dumas, Desha County, where he attended Chancery Court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
VIM. BURKE.
M ardi Gras.

St. L. I. NJ. & s. Ky. will sell Feb ruary 13, 14 and 16 to New Orleans one fare for round trip. Good for re- turn passage until March ' 1901.
 St. l.. I. NJ. & s. Ky. will sell Feb ruary F, il and 16, one fair for the round trip to Mobile Ala Good to re turn until March [.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Mr. J. Hoffstadt, a genial travelling man of St. Louis, is in the city calling on his trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

DELICIOUS COMB HONEY, in lib frames, FRESH from the HIVE, at Strauss & Miller'S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

We call attention of our readers to thechange in MT B. l.. Owens adver tisement in this issue. He calls at tention to few well-known truths in q most clever manner
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Begin the new year by subscribing for Pine Bluffs progressive newspa- per- the Daily Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

MT. Ashley Cockrill, CT f the Cap was in the city awhile Mo " night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Hon. ]. D. Bush, of Jefferson Coun- ty. who voted against the pro-Fiiipino sympathy resolution in the House, has received from a number of his con- stituents an expression of thanks for his vote on that question. The vote of thanks bears the signatures of seyenty-seven of Pine Bluffs leading citizens, who unite in commenting Mir. Bush.-Legisaltive Note in the Arkansas Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Mrs Charles Bloom and Mrs. Mo. Hanf are quite sick at the latter's home, on West Second avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Mrs. J. Michaels and Mr. M. Silber nagle have returned from Bastrop La, where they visited relatives
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Attorney s. R. Allen, of Little Rock is a legal visitor in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Use Walkers Liver Tablets for billiousness, malaria and torpid liver. Every bottle guaranteed to give sat .cfaction or money refunded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05
WM. BURKE.

Officer ]. F. Culpepper and wife have returned from Ain. Grant Coun- ty. where they attended the wedding of Miss Luna Johnson and Mr. John Pierce. who were married at that place Sunday afternoon by Justice Parse. The bride is a sister of Mrs CHlpepper
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Everybody has a chance now to buy a lot from $50 to $100 These lots will enhance in value at least 100 per cent in ninety days. See me if you want to buy at once.
 If WM. BURKE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Six yagrants were fined in police court this morning. Two were ;tal- ians and four negroes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Mrs. Chas. Well. Mrs. Alex Strauss Mr. Harry Well and Miss Sarah Well are dewh with la grippe,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

The condition of Miss Julia Bahlan is reported to be about the same to- day. She is in critical condition
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Visit our store for RALSTON'S $ FOODS. WE have FULL line at all times. Strauss 6 Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

MT. J. o. Rice of Bentonville, Ark. is a business visitor in the city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Attorneys J. w. Crawford and M. Danaher have returned from Warner, where they transacted legal business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Nose Wells. negro was locked up Monday afternoon on a charge of grand larceny and obtaining money from Sheriff Mccoy under false pre- tenSeS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Lots for sale in Burke's brand new addition at S50 and $100, with pay. ments of s15 cash and balance at SIC per month. See me.
 tf WM BURKE.
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Subscribe for Pine Bluffs enterpris- ing newspaper, the Daily Graphic, and get all the local news, only 65 cents a month delivered to any part of the city dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

MT Joe Michael has returned from T business trip down the Iron Noun tain road. Fl. is travelling for NJ, Cans & Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

MT. J. L. Reinach returned to Wal nut Ridge Monday afternoon. His mother, Mrs. A. Reinach is much inn proved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Oxydonor is dead-shot for the grippe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

WHEN DOWN TOWN, shopping, stop at Mitchell's and try hot drink. Clam and tomato bouillon, chocolate or beef tea served for 10 cents. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Will Lavender, the negro who hit and badly wounded MT. c. G. Schenck Sunday, will be tried in police court this afternoon.
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Gil " IF EMS.

Have you paid your taxes?
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MT. Jake Sarason, formerly of this city, but now in business at Green vile, Miss, is here visiting relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Chas. Anderson, negro who was arrested Monday on charge of grand larceny, has been dismissed by order of the court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Over 10000 bottles of Walkers Liver Tablets sold since Sept. II, 1909 and every bottle has given perfect satis
 faction and not a single complaint aas been made. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

The fire department made a run to the Sawyer & Austin plant in the west ern part of the city early Monday even ing, but their services were not need ed after their arrival Only a few logs on flat car caught fire and were immediately eXtinguished without damage.
 Buy a lot in Burke's addition while they are selling for $50 and S100 per lot on time payments. There is no question but what the car line will take in these lots
 If WM. BURKE, IF Pine.
 Mr Leo M Andrews, who is one of the largest plantation owners this side of the Arkansas river, remarked to a Graphic reporter that he would like to see the free bridge built across the river at this place, because it will be the making of Pine Bluff q guess I would be taxed as heavily as any resi- dent in tine county, but still I favor it. said MT. Andrews EI would reap no special benefits from the bridge. but Pine Bluff would come forward and continue advancing if the much needed enterprise is secured"
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MT. Jake Sarason, formerly of this city, but now in business at Green vile, Miss, is here visiting relatives.
 Attorneys J. w. Crawford and M. Danaher have returned from Warner, where they transacted legal business.
 Subscribe for Pine Bluffs enterpris- ing newspaper, the Daily Graphic, and get all the local news, only 65 cents a month delivered to any part of the city. dtf
 MT. J. L. Reinach returned to Wal nut Ridge Monday afternoon. His proved
 Over 10000 bottles of Walkers Liver Tablets sold since Sept. II, 1909 and every bottle has given perfect satis- action and not single complaint las been made. If
 Chas Anderson, negro who was arrested Monday on a charge of grand larceny, has been dismissed by order of the court.
 Will Lavender, the negro who hit and badly wounded Mr. c. G. Schenck Sunday, will be tried in police court this afternoon
 Mir Joe Michael has returned from T business trip down the Iron Noun fain roaa H., is travelling for M. Cans & Company.
 Nose Wells, q negro. was locked up Monday afternoon on charge of grand larceny and obtaining money from Sheriff Mccoy under false pre- lenses.
 Lots for sale in Burke's brand new addition at S50 and S100, with pay ments of S15 cash and balance at S10 per month. See me.
 If VIM. BURKE.
 MT. and Mrs. c. G. Loving have re turned from their bridal trip tO St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

Ibe 0aAv Grapbic. MEYER soLMsoN, City Editor. -----------------
 GI1Y ITEMS.
 Have you paid your taxes?
 Oxydonor is a dead-shot for the grippe.
 Mr. J. o. Rice, of Bentonville, Ark, is business visitor in the city.
 Attorney S. R. Allen, of Little Rock, is legal visitor in the city today
 DELICIOUS COMB HONEY, in lib frames, FRESH from the HIVE, at Strauss & Miller's.
 MT. J. Hoffstadt, a genial travelling man of St. Louis, is in the city calling on his trade.
 Begin the new year by subscribing for Pine Bluffs progressive newspa- per, the Daily Graphic.
 Six yagrants were fined in police court this morning. Two were ;tal- ians and four negroes
 CHEESE SANDWICHES, q delight ful luncheon delicacy, only 15c a pack ages. Strauss &s Millers,
 Mrs. Chas Well. Mrs. Alex Strauss Mr. Harry Veil and Miss Sarah Veil are dewn with la grippe
 Visit our store for RALSTON'S FOODS WE have FULL line at all times. Strauss 6 Miller.
 Judge w. D. Jones has returned from Dumas, Desha County, where he attended Chancery Court.
 Mrs J. Michaels and MT. M. Silber- nagle have returned from Bastrop, La, where they visited relatives.
 The condition of Miss Julia Bahlan is reported to be about the same to- day She is in critical condition.
 GENUINE PLANTATION SUGAR ;sr;,, ol 11- ages e gallons). p~:1s only S1.25 each, at Strauss 6 =. $.
 Mir. Ashley Cockrill, CT f the Cap tal City's most prominent attorneys. was in the city awhile Mo ay night. Mrs. Charles Bloom and Mrs. Mo. Hanf are quite sick at the latter's home, on West Second avenue.
 Use Walkers Liver Tablets for billiousness, malaria and torpid liver. Every bottle guaranteed to give sat <..'faction or money refunded.
 have homes for safe in all parts of this city at prices and terms taa. WiI suit all So don't delay in seeing me at once, if you want to buy If VIM. BURKE.
 We call attention of our readers to thechange in MT. B. l.. Owens adver tisement in this issue. He calls at tention to a few well-known truths in most clever manner.
 am offering big inducements to the purchaser in selling lots in Burkes addition at $50 and $100. For an investment they are unexcelled. If VIM. BURKE.
 NIr P A Stanley. who travels out of St. Louis and who has many friends in this city. will be married today to Miss Waddell at Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley will arrive here this afternoon and take up their residence at the Trulock Mir. Stanley is per feet gentleman and is well and favor ably known over the state.
 Everybody has a chance now to buy lot from $50 to $100. These lots will enhance in value at least 100 per cent in ninety days. See me if you want to buy at once.
 If WM. BURKE.
 Officer ]. F. Culpepper and wife
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-05

To Cook them we'll you must have articles for cooking them in.