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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

obtain revocation Of the executive order
placing chief clerks as a class under the
operations Of the law. Such stroke would
be far less harmful to the prestige Of the
civil service system than the selection of
one official for individual exemption. I'm
DER the circumstances there would seem to
have been no better decision possible than
to drop the effort altogether and to respect
the law as it stands, without any endeayor
to secure a special dispensation from the
President, whose well-known civil service
record and principles would reasonably Be
expected to place him in opposition to such
inyasions of the merit system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

King Edward is annoyed because leaders
of English society are tempted to let their
houses to rich Americans during the coro-
nation festivities. American wealth is al
ways potent temptation in Europe. but
it was scarcely supposed that English So
ciety would hesitate for a moment between
the king and the almighty dollar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
His Tenure of Office.

$50 you're going to keep Bill Husker in
Congress-
1--WE are answered Farmer Corntossel.
I'VE don't want him around here. He was
so slick that he didn't give anybody a show
in hoss-trade or anythin' else, an he got
so uppish that it ground us to have to
travel on the same road with him. You
kin bet he'll stay in Congress. We couldn't
indict him nor have him kidnapped, an we've
got to get rid of him somehow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
The Beef Trust.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
If the men who form a corner in whea:
and thus force DIP the price Of bread, are
reprehensible. what shall be said of the
mer who form beef trust, and thus in
crease the price of meat? The former is
temporary in It's nature. and its effects
Though they may be severe at the time
never last long. The latter Is permanent
and there is no room to hope that prices.
once advanced, will recede again for a
long time, If ever. If any trust needs ORA
comic legislation. 1t Is the beef trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
An Act to Be Proud OF.

From the Florida Times Union.
Cuba for the Cubans." With the ap-
preaching withdrawal of our troops from
the island, another mark will be set on
high to stir men into imitation. and an
other chapter in cur history will be written
OF which our children to the last genera
ton can talk with pride. 1t stands unique
on the annals of recorded time but history
IS fond of repeating itself. Often 1t Is only
needed that high standard be set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Before legislating generally against an
archism it will be necessary to get a def
milton of the word anarchist" which will
clearly indicate and reasonably limit the
purpose of the law. At present Anarchist
Is term OF opprobrium whose significance
is far from precise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
49,

Hawaii has many national advantages
Its climate is ideal. the soil fertile and the
scenery beautiful. But it has not escaped
the embarrassments which result from the
simple proposition that the people who are
out of Office want to get in and are ready
to make any amount of trouble in order
to do So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Steamship agents are Indignant because
nearly LOGO steerage passengers were de-
tanned twenty-four hours owing to the fact
that the employees of the immigra ton bu-
reau were not working on Sunday 1t is to
be regretted that the passengers suffered
inconvenience; but the people who are load
ing this indiscriminate human freight on
American shores are not in position to as
sumo to be personally aggrieved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
All Eyes on Us.


From the Manila American, February Is.
An amendment to the divorce laws of the
District of Columbia, permitting divorce for
only one cause. went into effect New Year
day, and on the day before the last day of
the old law forty-seven suits for separation
were commenced at Washington. Doubt
less the plaintiff spouses had been holding
their causes of action up their sleeves as a
best bower, and did not like to be euchred
by the law before they could play the card.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
This Unsympathetic World.

There once was a man who declared he
would be -s
So generous that none We're more generous
than he.
He got buncoed and gold-bricked and
wholly unnerved;
And the public declared he got what he
deserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Before going on the witness stand, ].
Pierpont Morgan was apparently Informed
of the celebrated opinion that language was
gwen for the concealment of thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

French champagne agents are quarreling
as to what company shall have the benefit
of the advertisement in connection with
the christening of the Meteor. Every now
and then France seems almost mercenary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Mr.. Belmont, as a member of the House
of Representatives. may. perhaps, be ex-
cused for making too much speed with his
automobile. If he had been senator he
would have known better than to get in a
hurry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

New York has its annoyances and disap-
pointments. But it shows no signs Of beg
ging Richard Croker to come over and
straighten matters out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Pears to me-" said Uncle Eben. "dat
some folks gifts prodigious proud O. delr
Easter clothes dat dey is in danger of losin'
all de good dat Lent done en-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Dome as Altar.
New York Ainil and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
The wedding in the dome of the CAPITOL
at Washington. .;75 feet above the ground,
may be classed with propriety as happen
ing in high life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Up Against It.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In the language of the street. General
Miles Is up against it. and it seems to be a
trifie more powerful than he.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Mr.. Long saw the Navy Department
through some rough weather. His success
sor will have comparatively plain sailing
while learning the ropes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Hail Base Ball,
From the Springfield unien.


Ayant ping pongs squash ct ALL. for the
weather savors OF base ball and golf, and
anyway, we'd rather be out of DOORS where
the roof Is so high up that nobody has ever
been able to reach It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

If G-neral Funston is having any trouble
over here, the Filipinos are glad Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Pittsburg manages to get through with a
storm in very rapid and businessIfke
manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

If General Miles should retire, he may be
depended on not to brood in silence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
SHOOTING STARS.
A SeaSonable Idea.

81 WISH said the small but observing
boy, that l was one of those Eskimo chill
dren whose pictures are in the geography"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

Because one of those fur suits would be
so comfortable when you go egg-rolling on
Easter Monday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
No Civil Service Exemptions.

Some ideal April fool weather is promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

DIn order to avoid delays ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

A saving Of $3.50 tomorrow and the sat-
faction of a selection from an unbrok,
assortment of best S25 Suits. Plain al
Novelty Cloths. Blouse, Elton and fan
Jackets. Some with drop skirt of sill
Trimmings Of MORE, velvet and taffet
500 SO instead of SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
published at SI.so.l

=. .Dn and J.. Alice of Old Vincennes. !.
'risoners Of Hope. Count Hannibal. . The
Ben Hur. Tommy and Grixel
supreme Surrender. "A Carolina Cavalier.
Under the Red Robe The Prisoner OF "
lion Head. Second Thoughts Of an Idle Y
Theron Ware. .McTeagne. :. Sentimental
'atrocn Won Volkenberg. The Nerve OF r
Pride Of Jennico. and many Others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
Here's an editor jeff will have to

Here's an editor JEFF will have to hold
personally responsible' at the clos
of his term Of Office as governor. The
Fort Smith Elevator accuses JEFF os
prevaricating as follows: Governor
Davis refers to a gold-headed cane
which he carries as having been given
him by the legislature when the
truth is, the legislature never gave
him cane of any kind. Toward the
close of the session of 1899 number
Of his friends in the lower house pre-
sented him with a cane one evening
after adjournment, but the gift did not
come from the legislature as body
or any considerable portion Of it. The
governor should try to make a truth
full statement once in while
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
ROYAL ARCH
General Grand Chapter Of U. S. to
Meet in Little Rock.

At the last session of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons OF Ar
kansas an invitation was extended to
the general grand chapter of Royal
Arch Masons of the United States to
hold the next triennial conyocation ia
Little Rock says the Little Rock
Democrat The date will be some
time in 1908. Hon. Fay Hampstead,
who has been conducting the CORE
spondence on the subject, has receiv-
ed from the general grand officers no.
tification of their acceptance of the in.
vitation. This is a great honor to the
city Of Little Rock and to Royal Arch
Masonry in Arkansas and will doubt
less be appreciated by the Masonic
craft. and by the public generally as
such The general grand chapter of
the United States is a dignifed and
exalted body of representative men,
whom the city of Little Rock should
delight to entertain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

There are now very few people IN
tric street car Monday afternoon
Cne of the cars made dash down
Second avenue as far as Main street
and from there went to Third avenue
and returned to the power house. The
run was made plimentary to some
Of the directors. They expressed them
selves as being highly pleased with
the run.
Messrs. J. A Travis and Wm ].
Name had charge Of the car. The
latter is representative of the Bull
lock Electric company, of Cincinnati.
He installed the two big generators
at the power plant and both are giving
eminent satisfaction.
The car had no difficulty in making
progress down Second avenue The
run Of last Saturday had placed the
tracks in very good condition and
the car sped along at lively clip 1t
is probable that the cars will be run
ming regularly in the next few days.
Mr.. Hammond, superintendent of
the street railway and power plant,
stated to Graphic representative
that beginning this afternoon one car
would be operated permanently on
Second avenue, running from the Cot
ton Belt shops to the power house,
and the rest of the line will be in read
mess this week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The Hardy Herald says: we were
for Davis this year until he got into
the senatorial fight. where he does
not belong, and persisted in publish
ing and circulating slanders about
Senator Jones. Then. and for that
sole reason. we decided to vote
against Davis. That a large majority
of Sharp county Democrats will vote
against Davis for the same reason is
apparent from the expressions that
have reached US. There are practic
ally no Clarke men in the county, and
the votes Of Clarke men are all that
Davis can reasonably expect"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For County Treasurer.

To the Voters of Jefferson County:
| hereby announce that am candi-
date for reelection to the office of
county treasurer of Jefferson county.
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party. II elected l promise to dis
charge the duties of the office in
careful. faithful and business like way
Respectfully, JESSE R. CORE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The Graphic wishes its neighbof'
the morning Courier, a prosperous ca
reer Each paper has its own particu
lar sphere, and the mission Of the
afternoon paper is to print three
fourths of all the news in advance of
the morning papers, and in Pine Bluff
the Graphic is the afternoon paper
which is going to continue to do that
very thing. and it has no competition
in the afternoon field.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
Merchants Exchange restaurant,

Merchants Exchange restaurant,
under management of E. N. Gruper is
now one of the coziest eating places
In the city. Everything neat and
clean, and all the delicacies of the sea
son served on short notice.
John Dellmon has taken several
pared to give all orders prompt atten-
ton. Your patronage solicited.
Misses Jack Slater and Kate Ell
bridge. of Benton, Texas. arrived in
the city today on a .csit to Mrs. NJ
W. Bell.
Anyone contemplating putting on
gravel roofing will do we'll to see John
Dellmon
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
FAIR ASSOCIATION
EcT OFFICERS AND DIRECT I
ORS FOR ENSUING YEAR.
Ample Transportation Now Affofoeo
All Former Efforts 70 Be
Eci;psed

The stockholders OF the Pine biun
State Fair association met Monday
afternoon at the Bank OF Pine Bluff
and elected the following directory
w. H Langford. ]. W Withers, H. F.
Westbrook. Arthur Murray, Wiley
Jones, W. D. Hearn. VI. E. Bloom, D.
c. Bell, John NJ. Oracle, ]. R. CroE-
well, Simon Bloom.
The directors elected officers as fol-
lows: President. W II. Langford; vice
president, ]. w Nithers; treasurer,
W. d. Haaru. secretary, NJ. Z. Bloom;
superintendent. II. T Westbrook.
Secretary VI T. Bloom was seen by
a Graphte representative concerning
the peosiects for fair next fall. He
stated that the prospects were never
before 50 gfcpitiofis for q successful
fair rs they are f9r fair next fall,
and + #as the Termination Of the
board To pull Of p fair that will reflect
sred.t rot only on Pine Bluff and Jef=
farsoa county but Upon the state as
The car line will be largely instru-
mental IN making tie fair Z greater
success than il has ever been before
The leak of transportation to and
from The fa:r grounds has been the
worst drawback to the fairs given in
the past. and row that this difficulty
has been removed no stone will be left
GnturDed to add to the magnitude Of
the fair to be given next fall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Gov. Davis denied signing the con
tract with the Arkansas Brick Manu-
featuring company, and when the doc
ument was produced with his sigma
tlre attached, he said he was either
crazy or had his hands behind him
It's awful to think that the state has
either for its governor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

At Little Rock, Rector charged Gov
Davis with signing that iniquitous con
vict labor contract Davis denied it..
Col. Rector, turning to Gov. Davis
asked:
viii you state to this audience
whether you signed that contract or
not2
Davis answered, Il did not Then
Rector read from the sworn state
ment OF Gov. Davis before the legis-
lative committee his admission that
he did sign it. but that he was either
crazy or had his hands behind him
when he signed it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
This Date In History-Feb. II.

1725-Daniel Boone the famous Kentucky
pioneer and fighter. born in Bucks
county, Pa: died in Missouri 1920.
lS12-AieXander Hamilton Stephens. cele-
bra ted American statesman, vice presi
dent Of the Contedesaey born near
CraHfora=yjile, Ca; did 8
lsllBritist var sIooP FaYorita arrived
at New York with The treaty of Ghent,
concluded t)-e. a, 1871. it was ratified
by congress eli he l7th and 18th.
1s2s-De Witt CI!nton. statesman and gov
ernor of New York. also protector OF
the Erie canal died In Albany; born
1860
1sN-Captain Pht!o Norton McCiftin, hero
of the naval battle of the Yaiu. died in
New York city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For CITY Attorney

The Graphic is authorlM ).
nounce IRVING RElNbEh',''' h
candidate for re election to =
of City Attorney, at the - =
election in April, 1907 supl,
action of the Democratic y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For City Clerk.

The Graphic is autnoaI'. !.
nounce R. LEE JoHNsoN NJ
didate for reelection 10 NV NIL
City Clerk of the city =, y. n
subject to the action OF ls ,as 81
ocratic primaries, Tuesua., ~,
18, 1902. Will be s'S''''
support.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Coy. Davis said himself that he was
either crazy or had his hands behind
him when he signed the contract with
the Arkansas Brick Manufacturing
company. and Col Rector continues TO
show that in either case Davis is an
unsafe man for governor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For County Judge

The Graphic is authorize
nounce SMITH c. MARTIN
didate for reelection to tne
County Judge of jefferson }.
subject to the action OF the y
ic primary election
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff of Jefferson county, sub.
ject to the Democratic primaries. II
elected, my entire time and attention
shall be given to the affairs of the Of
ice, administering without fear or
favor the law to the best of my ability.
Your vote and influence earnestly SO,
licited. Respectfully,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Every time Schley gets an official
swat his popularity with the masses
Increases It's really inmaterial as to
how President Roosevelt decides the
case The people are satisfied with
Uncle George Dewey's decision
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
JAS. GoCI ?.

| hereby announce as candidate
for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject
to the action of the ensuing Demo-
cratic primaries. Thankful for your
confidence in the past, if again honor,
ed promise to be faithful to the trust
reposed in me. Respectfully,
JAS. Y. SAUNDERS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Jeff Davis would much rather go
down in his fight for re election than
for Clarke to fail to defeat Jones. He
feels that if Clarke loses there is no
hope for Davis against Berry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The Graphic is authorized
nounce WALTER L. GO0DW1
candidate for the Office OF t'd
of Jefferson county, subject VI
ton of the Democratic prlnt
ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

left has another man to hold per
sonaily responsible" at the close of his
term Of Office AS governor When he
said in his Little Rock speech that he
did not sign the brick contract Mr.
Dickson said. you are liar" and
the. whole audience heard it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For Representative.

To the voters Of Jefferson county:
| hereby announce that I am a candi-
date for representative subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
Owing to my condition I may not be
able to meet everyone. II such should
prove true. my thanks In advance to
those who may advocate my cause.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
and use their influence in my behalf
EDWIN J. kERWIN.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce H. K. TONEY as a candidate
for re election to the office of repre-
sentative of Jefferson county in the
general assembly Of Arkansas. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

2ira H,uff is no exception, and the
Graphic is the paper that will print
fhree-fourths of all the local news IN
advance Of It's contemporaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Senator Clarke still fails to tell the
people of Arkansas what he did for
the national Democratic ticket in 1900
as national committeeman for Arkan
saS But the Clarke organs say
"'tain't no fair to ask the ex governor
such a question
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

II is said that President Roosevelt
has read The riot act to Powell Clayton
and given hfin 10 understand that q
he desires 10 conflnea as ambassador
to Mezf1o h must zzp MS h52ds out
Of Arkansas politics, and have foe1-aE
to say about who i 70 be ap1ofarzat
to fhfs or that 65laa. 1t i needless %
add that TO all appearance Mr. clay
ton Will hands elf bur there are
people In Arkansas Who are yet wilt
ing to place their money Gu tAe canlt-
dates backed by Clayton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The Clarke Davis organs have
reached that stage that whenever any
of the smallness Of their candidates is
exposed. they exclaim, in the language
of the school boy who gets bested by
one OF his playmates: That amt no
fair now"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress-.

The Graphic is authorized to an.
nounce S. M. TAYLOR, of Jefferson
county, as a candidate for Congress
in the Sixth district of Arkansas. SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Wonder what appointiye places
those southern congressman want
who have jumped on the southern
elective franchise?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For Circuit Judoe.

The Graphic is authorized to an.
nounce A. B. GRACE as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of Judge
of the court of the Eleventh Judicial
district, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Now that Uncle Sam has secured
the Danish islands, the next thing will
be revolution on the part OF the ma
tiyes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
Pine Bluff Mercantile
For County Clerk

The Graphic is authofi,a
nounce E. B. BLOOM as 81
date for reelection for count
subject to the action Of the ID
primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The local candidates are now taking
to the woods and beating the bushes
for voters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
Constable of Vaug'''e wv. :.

I again offer loi VI.
subject to the ac''0' \
Democratic primary ...,,1
ed my entire time and a'''Is =, NJ
be given to the affairs w., " A
administering without :. ~ N,
the law to the best u ..,,.
,;e.na uua WV Respectfully,
he'eo' TANDY @'
The Graphic is au.nu ,.,1 NJ
nounce OSCAR PARNhnD, ,,.',;,
diate for Constable OF .,ioa saa,
ship, subject to the a''
Democratic primary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Three-fourths CT the news of any
community occurs ut y tine when the
afternoon papers can print it first.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
NEXT GRAND JURY.
CONTINUED from Page 1.)

stated that the physician and the rail
road company We're liable, and that
the case would probably come before
the next grand jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

There are two or three very pretty
races scheduled in the contest for
county Offices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
Circuit Clerk.

The Graphic is authorila
nounce EDGAR BREWSTER Z
didate for Circuit Court ClelEl
to the action OF the Democrat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
For Assessor,

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce J. w. GIBSON as a candidate
for Assessor, subject to the action II
the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

COY. Davis boom for a second term
is suffering from cold feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce MR.. GEO. E. LYTLE as a can
date for County Assessor Of Jeffer.
son county subject to the action Of
the democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

The DAILY GRAPHIC accepts ad.
,ertising upon the guarantee that its
circulation IS over so per cert
greater than that Of any other Pine
bluff daily newspaper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Eatared at the Postofiee at Pine
stuff, Ark. as second-class mail mat
ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

Advertising rates made known on
application.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

J. w ADAMS, General Manager.
FERNANDEZ MAY, Managing Editor
GEO. n. ADAMS, Business Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11

OFFICE 900 West Barraque Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-11
DIRECTORS TAKE a TRIP

On Ore of the New electric Street
Cars.