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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
ALL CWING TO cERVERA.
s.5aniarc in Cuba Had Novel Idea Of
What Micht Haze Reen.v


Now and then met a soreheaded
Spaniard who itched to have a fling at
ne said solder who had been in
CGta for a year OF SC, and they didn't
always come eff victor. On one occa-
scr, while ] was walking E7y beat in
front of headquarters, having just
donned new uniform and feeling that
rad a dignity TO maintain, a
Spanjard stla,ted past me and gave
me seowl ard mU,tefed 'Caramban
between his teeth. ] gave him no at
tention, ard five minutes later he re-
turned to stand and scowl and stare.
When he had kept it up for some time
politely inquired:
Do yol observe any flies on yours
truly, seror?'
No flies do see. ne replied, but
! was thinking
OF taking a drink?
'Caramba, no! was thinking that
if Admiral Cervera had net been gen
Ieman enough to come out and have
Ills ships sn1k you would probably
Lave been nothing but a senator in
your own iand F"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

constitution to be tried for the crime
Of which he was charged in the state
whore il was committed. When the
requisition papers were presented TO
Governor Crane he declined to honor
the writ on the plea that if Rogers
should he sent back to North Carolina
he would not be given fair trial, but
would be Iynched. It's about time
for Gov Davis TO send some more Ar
kansas "coons" to Massachuset
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
MaMs
Ii Hunu Chanc.s Successor.

Ii Hung Chang's successor in the
title and honors, his eldest son, Ii
Ching-hsu, did not live long to enjoy
mis- great position AID wealth, The
Pekin and Tie.tsin Times contains
the announcement OF lis death in
Peiin from kidney disease. The
now aeVol9e upon a youth Of sixteen
Years Of age. At ore time the boy
was given western training, and
G1c....>ti 10 hecCme an eEieient Eng
lish s>!.C.;,t. 1ut certain occult and
antitoreian Influences in the family
stopped his studies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

Justice Shiras. who will resign next
spring from the United States supreme
bench, is an ardent fisherman. His
summers are spent among the lakes Of
Canada with his son, George Shiras
III. There have been three of the
same name living at the same time,
all wel-known public men, and they
had TO be mum bered to distinguish
father from son and grandson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

ed with arson in North Carolina and
became a fugitive from Justice he
was traced to Massachusetts, and app,e-
hended. The governor 6f Moth Caro-
lima then issued P acquisition on Gov
ernor Crane of Mass ehusetts. asking
that the criminal should be su.reude d
under the provisions of the federal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
Governor Stone of nnsylvania

Governor Stone of Pennsylvania as
serts that he will smash the coal ring
and declares further that if satisfac-
tory and e1ncient bill to settle labor
difficulties is presented he VIII have
the legislature pass it, The governor
is going UP against big undertaking
but every coal consumer hopes he wi /
Succe ed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

The Quincy. H. Herald says: If
the Democrats can set together on the
live issues and take up in earnest the
cause of the workman and the con
sumer they can not only control the
lower house of congress this fall but
tie pre- siGency in 1904.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

A Greensboro. n c.. Dispatch says
that in consequence of the nonadmis
sion of colored delegates to the North
Carolina Republican state convention
tie colored politicians are taking their
revenge by focking to the Democratic
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
An irish Witticism.

Major Delafeld, a former superin-
tendent of West Point Military acade-
my, was, to put it mildly. not very
popular, either with cadets or officers.
After he left an Irish janitor said that
when the major went down to the
wharf to leave the Pint he was fol-
lowed by many q dhry eye"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
Gcrrers krcws MANY lsnuuace

Gcrrers krcw. Many Languages.
Samuel Conre's. TIE labor leader.
is master OF five lar guaGes. At a con-
Nent.on o. the American Federation
OF Labor some years ago delegates
made speeches in Italian, in French
in German AID in Spanish Mr.. Com
pers was at home with them all He
made notes on their addresses and
when necessary, interrupted them on
obscure points in their own tongue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

The Pairie du Chen. Wis. Courier
quotes prices as follows: The car
penter now pays 50. 25 for keg of
nails. for which he formerly paid
$50. Republican prosperity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

On the Heels Of a Hot Time.
Young men often are In s hurry H..
deal with the devil, and they spend
the rest OF their lives trying to back
e~t OF the bargain they made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

What will the future generations
of aldermen de-" asks the Buffalo
Courier. if Hanna's plan fer peype; ual
street railway franchises shall be
adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

Entered at the Postoffice at Pine
sluf, Ark, as secand-class mail mat
81
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
Subscription Price.

Day, one eGpy. one week. ...... rs
Dali. one copy. one month. .65
IaIty. one copy. six months. -. s3.75
Lily, one Jpy, one year. $50
Sunday Edition, ore year 81 80
Se,1i Weekly, one year.
The Graphic guarantees its advcr
Hxe's daily circulation Of LOO
rapers. this being double the oircuia.
tra o. any other Pine EIuff daily
newspaper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
Frozen Meat Causes Dyspepsia.

Frozen meat, which has been eaten
extensively in Durham, South Africa,
since the war, is held responsible for
the dyspepsia prevailing in that town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

Advertising rates made known on
nrrFication.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
PUBLISHED BY THE
AEAMS PRINTING COMPANY.

.. w. ADAMS, General Manager.
GEO. Il. ADAMS, Business Manager.
FERNANDEZ MAY, Managing Editor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08

(sFFiCE: 80" West Barraque Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-09-08
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congress.

Sixth District-Joe T. Robinson, Of
Lonoke county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
QUARREL OVER LAND.
4 Man Holding Considerable Land In the
Iudian Territory Lays In Wat for
some Renters.

Muscogee, I. T., April 22.-One man
dead, two MORALLY wounded, one seri-
ously wounded and two men in Jail at
this place is the result OF an ex-
cessive land holding quarrel four
miles north OF Colinsville Saturday
afternoon. O. S. Skidmore, an inter-
married CITIZEN farmer and cattle
raiser; Ed Phillips Joe Heady, N. j.
Pace and John Pace, renters of Skid
more, and viii Mayfeld, a cowboy
in Skidmore's employ, were all impli-
Gated. Skidmore lives at Oolagah
and has had trouble with Phillips
Saturday Skidmore, the two PAGES
and Mayfeld lay in wait for Phil
lips and Heady. When the men ap-
peared the Skidmore crowd opened
fire. Ed Phillips was Immediately
killed, Heady and Mayfeld MORALLY
wounded and Skidmore seriously
wounded. The PAGES were captured
Sunday and brought here yesterday
Later reports say all three OF the
wounded men will die. Skidmore has
an immense tract Of land near
Oolagah and Phillips had leased 1t
from another citizen, who claims to
have selected the same as his "rea-
sonable share"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24

Washington, April 22.-The friends
of the omnibus territorial bill, pro
vidng for the admission of Arizona
New Mexico and Oklahoma, had a
conference with Speaker Henderson
yesterday and, although no positive
decision was reached, they were en-
conraged to believe that time would
be given the measure next week. ii
this is not done the advocates OF the
bill expect to circulate petitions and
otherwise bring sufficient influence
TO bear TO secure action by the com
mttec on rules or by the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24

Omaha, Neb., April 22.-Engine
house No. at South Omaha was
burned at three o'clock yesterday
morning and the three fremen asleep
in an upper story narrowly escaped
cremation, two Of them being badly
burned. The hose team was driven
of by a man named Martin Maloney,
who was later arrested. The engine
house and its equipment, with the
exception Of the hose wagon, were
entirely destroyed. The work was
clearly that Of an incendiary' sew
eral sections of the hose having
been found cut to pieces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
United Confederate Veterans.

Dallas, Tex, April 22.-Visitors are
crowding into the city for the twelfth
annual reunion of the United Confed-
crate Veterans, which officially be-
gins to-day at ten o'clock a. IN
Throughout the day delegation after
delegation of veterans marched from
the various depots to the fail
grounds, which have been converted
into a magnificent camp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board Of County Commissioner
Of Dickinson County, Kansas.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK,
ABILENE, Kansas, APRIL {, 1902,

The board OF county commissioners OF Dick
inson county, Kansas, met according to law
on Monday, April Z, 1907, at l3O o'clock p, M,
there being present B, d, Fry chairman, silas
Baker and $. II. Mccullough, members OF
said board.
On motion the board declared open, with
out view or survey, the following described
road as petitioned for by G. +. Livingston
and others; Beginning at the northeast cor
ner OF the northeast quarter Of section 30,
township II. south Of range east, running
thence southerly>on section line one mile.
Terminating at the southeast corner Of
southeast quarter Of section %, township II.
south Of range seast
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
A Church Burned In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, April 1.-THE Prot
estant Episcopal Church of the
Saviour, on Thirty-eighth street,
above Market, was destroyed by fire
late last night. The loss is esti
mated at sl5O,OOO, covered by insur.
ance.
Manila, April ls.-The total num-
Der Of cases Of cholera reported In
Manila up to noon yesterday was 800
and the total number Of deaths from
that disease in this city was s35. In
che provinces totals Of Cpl cases and
yl22 deaths have been reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
y,ncepnes Hotel Mt Chicago Burned,

Chicago, April 22.--'Ihe Vincennes
apartment hotel, Thirty-Sixth street
and Vincennes avenue, was destroyed
by fire yesterday afternoon. Famed
by high wind, the flames threatened
to spread to adjoining structures,
and il was with difficulty that the
fire was restricted TO the hotel
There were $50 apartments in 1.-THE
building, but all the occupants es-
capped in safety. The loss is $4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
Your Decision This Day is
All-lmpo:tant.
Paine's Celery
Compound
Guarantees a Freedom from
Disease and Sickness.
INDIFFERENCE AND CARELESS.
NESS LEAD TO PHYSICAL
SHIPWRECK AND
THE GRAVE.

The weak, ailing, sick, and dis
eased have now more than ever be-
fore under their control their ply.
steal condition. They are free agents
and almost wholly responsible fol
their future. When the brain is moi
affected, and the mind can discern be-
tween right and wrong, duty to
themselves, their friends, and coun'
try loudly demands a marked deci.
sion-prompt and determined action
when health is impaired and life is In
danger.
1t is the part Of wisdom that true
decision be made today; tomorrow
may be too late. In thousands Of
cases the checking and Punishment
Of disease depends upon instant
action; an hour lost frequently means
the snufllug out Of some precious life.
Few people in our country are with
out some knowledge OF the wondrous,
life giving virtues Of Paine's Celery
Compound, a medicine that guaran'
tees release from the diseases COM
mon 10 life.
What will your decision be today,
poor sufferer Will you give Paine's
Celery Compound the fair and hon.
est testing that others are giving it,
with its certain reward Of health,
strength, vigor, or happiness, or will
you remain Indifferent and careless,
content to pass your few days or
weeks in misery, agony, and wretch
edness until the dark grave claims
you as its victim?
1t is almost needless to enumerate
the blessed results that flow from
Paine's Celery Compound when used
promptly in springtime, as you and
your friends have a knowledge oil
them. OF this you may be assured
the seeds OF disease are banished, the
system is fortified, the blood is made
red and pure; the nerves braced, di
gestion regulated, headaches, side
aches, and backaches forever dis
PEELED, and sweet, restful sleep takes
the place OF insomnia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
ClnthIng Factory Prnduct.

Washington, April 1.-THE census
bureau has issued u preliminary re-
port regarding the clothing factory
product of the United States in 1900
1t gives the following summary:
Number of establishments, s,5Sl;
capital, Si69,20s, 434; wage-earners, av
erage number, 1858; total wages,
$7s,4a4, 066; miscellaneous expenses,
$40,21o,lsT; cost of materials used,
$s3O,O0s,O1s; value of products, $780,.
Ssl,656.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
DldMOnQ DyfSslmple, durable, economical,
THE WAR IN AFRICA.
Peace to Their COuntrymen at
Different Places

Pretoria, April 21.-Gen. Dewet
has gone to Hebron, Orange River
Colony; Gen. Botha, the Transvaal
commander-in-chief, has gone to Vry-
held, Transvaal, and Gen. Delarey,
together with Mr.. Steyn, ex-president
of the Orange Free State, has gone to
Klerksdorp, Transvaal. They have
arranged to meet the burghers at
different places and submit the Brit
ish terms. 1t Is believed the Trans
vaalers will everywhere accept the
terms, as they are in no way anxious
for winter campaign. The only
difficulty likely to occur will, it is
thought, be with the Orange Free
Staters, many of whom are expected
to prove recalcitrant.
In the meantime there will be no
cessation of hostilities. The dele
gates are expected back In Pretoria
the middle Of May and in anticipa-
ton of their return they have or
ders here for new clothes, provisions,
etc.
Gen. Lucas Meyer, commander-in'
chief of the Orange Free State
forces; State Secretary Reitz, Of the
Transvaal, and other members of
their party arrived at Balmoral Sat-
urday night and yesterday morning
proceeded to the north. They were
accompanied by British escort and
It Is their intention to consult with
the Beers in the field.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
Prayers Ordered for Rain In Kansas.

Leayenworth, Kan, April 22.-The
need Of rain in Kansas has become Sc
dire that Bishop Fink, whose diocese
consists of the eastern third of Kan
sas, has ordered prayers said daily by
every Catholic under his jurisdiction.
Sunday prayers were offered in all
Icayenworth Catholic churches and
again yesterday. Under the orders
from the bishop prayers will be con
tlnued until rain falls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
Five Negro Children Die of Starvation,

Memphis, Tenn, April 22.-The
death of five negro children from
starvation is the story that comes
from Haywood county, about 40 miles
north of Memphis. They were the
children of Jim Mills, who deserted
them several weeks ago, ostensibly
to find work. The family lived in an
isolated spot and their condition was
not discovered until they were be-
You'd help.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
Fatal Explosion Of . Soda Fountain.

Shelbyville, Ind, April CIV, s.
Robertson was so badly hurt that
he died in an hour and two children
were terribly mangled by the ex-
plosion of a soda fountain in Rob-
ertson's confectioner's shop at Fair
land, Ind, yesterday. Robertson was
attempting to charge the fountain
when the explosion occurred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
Death Of Mrs. I. n. Guiwlts.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 22.-Mrs. l.
+. Guiwits, wife of the manager of
A. N. Kellogg Newspaper company's
Kansas City house, died at the family
home, 913 West Thirty-Eighth street
Monday morning. She had always ia
ken a prominent part in the literary
and social life Of Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24

Hong Kong, April IA courier
who arrived at Canton reported that
over 1000 imperialist soldiers, sent
by Marshal Su against the rebels,
were ambushed in narrow defle and
all were killed or captured. The sit
uation in the rebellious districts OF
southern China is increasing alarm
ingly,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24

Topeka, Kan, April 22.-Thc gen
eral conference of the Seventh Day
Adventists yesterday elected the fol-
lowing officers for the central con-
ference: President, G. G. Rupert, OF
Oklahoma City; secretary and treas
urer, c. N. Woodward, of Dallas,
Tex. DR.. Paulson lectured last night
on the organization of medical in
stitutes and hygienic cafes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
Panic at a Chicago Fire.

Chicago, April 17.-While a fire in
the factory of Levcrin & Browne was
burning last night 20 families, num-
bering more than 100 persons, living
in an adjoining building, became
panic-stricken and rushed to the
street. The sidewalk was a rickety
affair and it gave way beneath their
weight. Daniel Cantrall, a cripple,
was tramplcd upon and badly njured,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24
A Lawyer Drops Dead In Court

Topeka, Kan. April 22.-D. W. Dan
nett, q lawyer, Of Hutchinson,
dropped dead just ~ he concluded
an argument in the federal court yes
terday afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24

London, April TIN a dispatch
to the war office, dated yesterday at
Pretoria, Lord Kitchener reports the
capture of 1870 Beers in the Klerks-
dorp district since April II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-24

STATE OF KANSAS 60
Dickinson County. Fl"
! hereby certify that the above is q true
statement Of the bills allowed BY the Board
Of County Commissioners, at their regular
meeting, held in April 1902.
RBJAC0Bs
County Clerk.
BY H. W. JACOBS.
Deputy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-26
LONDON BOXING BOUTS.
Rubin Scores Victory Over Sailor
Tom Sharkey.

The series Of worlds championship box
ing contests, organized by the London Ma
tionaI Sporting Club, was brought to a
close last evening with the chief item, a
fifteen-round bout between the American
heavyweights Tom" Sharkey and Gus
Rubin
In the sixth round Rubin, boxing in beau
tiful style, considering the fierceness of the
combat. established clear lead. OF course
the taller mans height and extra reach
werc of great service to him.
The Irishman made several gallant at
tempts to turn the tide Of battle, but his
opponent would never let him get close
enough.
The end came in the eleventh round, when
Sharkey was so used up that his seconds
wisely gave in for him..
The contest was the best between heavy
weights seen at the National Club since
Peter Jackson beat Frank Slavin in seven
teen rounds many years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-26
ARRESTED AT AGE OF 81 YEARS.
Brother of DR.. Mary Walker Released
From False Charge.

The Baltimore Sun Of today says:
Mr. George Walker, nlnety-one years old
12io West Lexington street. who SAYS that
ne Is a brother of the famous woman's
suffrage champion. DIR. Mary Walker. was
held at the western police station yester-
day afternoon on a charge OF larceny,
which was later dismissed by Justice Lo-
den.
Shortly after noon Mr.. Walker. who Is
the local agent for dyeing firm, entered
the tailor shop of Mr.. Henry Schwartz
haupf PIC Park avenue, and after selling
him some goods left
A few minutes later Mr.. Schwartzhaupf
came running after him and accused him
OF having taken a pair of shears valued
at s..
Call a police officer" said Mr. Waller.
and let him search me-"
Instead of searching him, Patrolman
John Mckenna took the old man to the
station house, where he was searched. No
shears were found. At the hearing Mr.
walker complained of the indignity which
had been forced on him. The old gentle
man said that he is the father of seven
sons and seven daughters, the sons all en-
gagged In business
Il have lived in America seventy-two
years. said Mr.. Walker, having come
from London. my birthplace. when nine
teen years old. and have served in two
wars, but never before have | been sub
Jected to the indignity Of being arrested
and confined in a station house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-26
RACES AT sHEEPSHEAD.
Favorites and Outsiders Divided
Honors, With Three Events Each.

The -Rockaway cup for hunters proved to
be the most exciting kind of race at
Sheepshead yesterday, with twelve start
ers. 1t came down to a tussle between a
gentleman rider and a professional and
naturally. the professional won.
Mr.. H. 8. Page was the gentleman rider
in the premises. and Jimmy Mara was the
professional. Page rode his own horse
Self Protection, a half-bred, which is
trained by Pat Meaney, and Mara rode
Borough, the to B favorite, which had
been good second In Its last race, in
handicap company, to Cepha lalgia. Self
beautifully, and it was only in the last
stride that Borough managed to get his
head and nip him out.
There were three gentlemen riders in the
race-Mr. Page, Mr.. Clark and Mr. Hayes
Mr.. Clark was riding his own horse, The
Able, and Mr.. Hayes rode Champion.
Champion failed to understand the Liver
pool opposite the paddock, and gave Mr..
Hayes an ugly looking tumble. Rocklight
too, failed to understand the makeup of
this same jump and by way of investigat-
ing it hoped over the guard rail into the
ditch. where he remained stuck, and A.
Hewitt, who had the mount on him, had to
dismount. The four falls in the race were
all of harmless nature. and. finishing as
1t DID, the Rockaway cup must be voted
decided success.
of Golden Garter, was Accounted easily the
best of those enteredffor the Zephyr stake
and was justifiable fayorite al shade
of odds on. owing tp his recent good Sec
ond to Mexican. His, opponents. too, were
hardly of stake class, and he showed them
them. t'
shorthose has been running well I'D in
good company since his first start at Nor
ris Park, where he was second to Nava-
sofa. He was a 9 to 5 favorite. and never
left the odds in doubt for the maiden two
year-old race winning easily.
Keynote, in consideration of receiving
ten pounds from Port Royal, was made
odds on favorite for. the mile race
whereas Port Royal. was at II to 5. That
the prices should have been reversed was
shown by the result Of the running. Port
Royal winning again Yesterday almost as
easily. as at his first essay. He was among
the best class of stake horses last year
and this year showed himself to be even
better still. He is high on the leg and I'M
calmly, but is a race horse none the less.
Favorites and outsiders divided honors
with three races apiece. Landry. Shaw,
OConnor. pullman and Wonderly each
won a race and Mara won the steeplechase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-26
Fusion Ticket in Nebraska.

Following is the full fusion ticket nomi-
mated by Nebraska democrats and popu-
lists:
Governor-W. H. Thompson, Hall county.
democrat.
Lieutenant governor-E. A. Gilbert, York
county, populist.
Secretary of state-John Powers Hitch
cock county. populist.
State audtor-Charles Q. Defra xii, JEFF
ferson county, populist.
State treasurer-J. n. Lymna Adams
county. populist.
Attorney general-J. NJ. Broad. Lancas-
ter, democrat.
Commissioner of public lands and build
ings-B. c. Brennan. Douglas county, DEM
ocrat.
Superintendent of schools-Claude Smith.
Dawson county, populist.