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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
IRON MOUNTAIN
AND j. E. LYMAN MADE DEFEND
ANTS IN SUIT
Brought BY Henry G. Mcneil, of Red
field for $773 for Supplies,
Cash, Etc.
IRON MOUNTAIN

The St. Louis. Iron Mountain and
Southern Railway company and J. E.
Lyman, railroad contractor, are made
defendants in suit filed in the JET
ferson circuit court by the firm OF
Henry and Mcneil OF Redfield.
1t is alleged that the plaintiffs fur
nished the defendant with money. sup
plies. feed stuffs. etc. for teams and
hands used by Lyman in the compile
ton of some contract work he was
doing for the defendant railway com
pany.
The plaintiffs pray judgment against
the defendants in the sum of S773.12,
the amount of their claim and ask
that the judgment be fixed as a lien
on the roadbed franchises. etc. and
for other relief
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
GOES TO THE WALL
Live Stock Insurance CCm-
pany, of Little Rock,
Fails.
POLICY HOLDERS FAIL TO PAY
iNsTALLMENTS CAUSE OF
TROUBLE.
Had Agency at Pine Bluff and Did
Considerable Business in Jeffer-
son County.
COMPANY BE RE-ORGANlZED

The following from The Little Rock
Democrat will be read with Interest
by the readers of the Graphic because
of the fact that the company has had
an agency here since its organization,
and did considerable business in JET
ferson county Nh +. L. Lockwood is
the local agent of the company The
Democrat says:
The Arkansas Live Stock Insurance
company was placed in the hands Of
E. B. Jett as receiver at noon today,
upon the application of bearing &
Tucker of Ell Dorado The appliea
ton was made i'll Pulaski chancery
court by Lewis Rhoton and w. NJ.
Lewis. and in the absence of Chaneei-
lor T. B. Martin the order appointing
receiver was made by Judg r. J.
Lea of the Pulaski circuit court. Muir
pny & Mehaffey. attorneys for the COM
pany appeared III behalf of the com
pany and confessed its insolvency. The
present liabilities of the company
amount to about $40 900 and the as
sets somewhat less.
The failure Of the concern at this
time is due to the fact that the policy
holders, who are largely planters and
farmers, failed to pay their install
ments falling due in July and August,
and the mortality Of animals insured
was abnormally great during the hot
months, of June, July and August. A
large bulk of the business was written
in the southern and southeastern parts
of the state, where the conditions We're
very unfavorable during the summer
months. Another cause of the failure
is now shown to be that the companyS
rate is too low They have been in
suring stock, chiefly cattle. horses,
mules, for two years at six per cent,
whereas the rate should be at least
nine per cent in order to insure the
company against loss and for the pro-
lection of the policy-holders The COM
pany was organized in November, 1901
and has paid up to date claims amount
ing to about $4,000, every claim due
prior to August /. 1902, having been
paid in full.
THE company will be at once re-
organized by MI Walker and otheH
home men. upon safe and permanent
basis. The fact that this company has
been able to write s1.000,O00 of insur
ance upon a risk that no other com
pany accepts. demonstrates the fact
that it is fine field for the operation
of company founded upon business.
like principles.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
BUGGY WORSTED
In Mixup With a Platform and a
Switch Enqine.

Mr.. Dick W. Pryor last night came
into the possession of a first class
buggy horse. through system OF
chance and very cheaply. His spirits
were quite buoyant this morning when
he hitched his new animal to bor
rowed vehicle and sailed forth to dis
pose of some goods. But his good luck
did not continue. Near Marsh and
Riley's house on Georgia street, his
buggy became entangled with a pro-
jecting platform and a switch engine,
with the result that the buggy was
seriously damaged and Dick had to
Jump to escape injury
Neither Mr.. Pryor nor the horse was
injured but the buggy will require COP
siderable repair work
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
TOTAL. BLINDNESS FEARED
Conditions in Beaumont Oil Fields
Alarming in the Extreme.

Beaumont, Texas Aug 27.-George
A. Hill inspector of the Oil fields, today
gave out the following statement. in
which he says:
The conditions in the oil fields are
alarming in the extreme. The gas is
so dangerous to the lives of the opera
tors that over 100 are overcome by it
daily, and danger of total blindness
is greatly feared as a result of con-
stant contact
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
Burris Not Yet Arrested.

There is nothing new in the sensa-
tional story published in Tuesdays
Graphic about John Burris, the negro
who is alleged to be operating prl
yate convict farm at English. No ar
rest has been made yet. The deputy
constable in whose hands the warrant
was placed Monday did not go to Eng
- '1oHday, as he had intended, but
will leave today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
Redfield Fire.

The home of Mr. J. NJ. Henry. the
Redfeld merchant was burned to the
ground last night. The blaze occurred
about 11:30 and the loss was almost
complete The home was one of the
prettiest in Redfeld The property
was insured with R. H. NJ Mills and
company for $500 on the house and
5000 on the household effects.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
TROUBLE is EXPECTED
Indian Police Leave Ardmore to Keep
Down an Expected Uprising.

Ardm0re, |. T. Aug. 21.-Indian
Agent Shoenfelt has notified several
members of the Indian police in this
vicinity to be at Tishomingo by next
Thursday In accordance with Shoen-
felt's request the local Indian police
have started overland for the capital
As the time approaches for the legis
iature to meet. both factions seem
confident that their man will be seated
The fullbioOds are aroused to the high
est pitch and the presence of the po
lice alone can prevent trouble. 1t is
said that in Pontotoc county the coun-
ty judge. A. Byrdman. had resigned,
the cause. however. is unknown. and
that George Colbert. a Moseley parts
an. has been appointed in his place 1t
is alleged that Colbert will try all of
the contested election cases in Ponto-
oc county. The tribal authorities pow
ers are in sympathy with Mosely. be-
lieving that he has received a majority
Of the votes in the election
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
Suit on Small Notes.

Messrs. w. F. Baum and R. S. Cher
ry this morning instituted suit in the
Jefferson chancery court against Willie
Perry. aCllie Robinson. Ollie Rob-
inson, and Jesse Robinson, for the re-
covery of 800. the amount of some
notes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-27
O. erterly Conference.

Quartely conference convenes at the
First Methodist church tonight for
business session Elder T. D. Scott
will preside
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Accidents in Season.

The fashion in accidents is about to
change. When the season Of cold sets In
Death claims a host of victims who at
tempt to skate on Ice that is too thin or
who glide into those pitfalls in the ice
which skaters call air-holes. Winter is
also the season of fire casualties. A little
forethought. little caution, would save
many lives and the time is upon us to take
care that the skaters shall not venture on
thin Ice and that inflammable material
shall not be permitted to lie about the
stove. Summer is the time when many
human beings meet death because they
cannot swim. or because they do not swim
as sturdily as they think they swim. or
because they rock the boat or try to change
seats or do some other foolhardy trick. In
autumn 1t is the deer hunter or the duck
hunter or the foot ball player who runs
great risk in his quest for sport. AS the
cold creeps down upon us from the north
let parents and children be wary Of the
Potomac's treacherous ice.
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Colombia's Latest Maneuver.

The recall of Senior Concha may or may
not have an important effect on the nego-
tiations about the Panama canal. That the
Colombian government designed 1t to have
such effect Is plain enough. The case here
had certainly been poorly managed, and 1t
was time for her to put 1t into new hands.
1t is well enough TO inquire as to Senior
pass. The point of interest Is that he did
blunder, and that his usefulness as a ne
gotiator-never very well developed for that
matter-had come to an end. VIII his sue
cessor profit by the lesson?
We reminded by this maneuyer of the
pany in the negotia lions over its holdings
1t, too, sounded us about terms, and daw-
died over our replies Naturally, 1t wanted
the top figure, and 1t held out for 1t until
our patience was exhausted. AS soon how
ever, as It discovered that We would not
be gouged. 1t quickly changed front, re-
called the representative through whom it
had been operating, sent a new one with
specific instructions. and the offer of sale
for forty million dollars followed and was
conditionally accepted Immediately
Now as TO terms with Colombia. The
United States has no thought of permitting
Colombia to drive a one-sided bargain We
are not In corner. We cannot be driven
into a corner. Congress has voted for Pan
anna upon conditions. Another route is
available. and il Colombia makes it neces
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cultivation, especially In view Of the great
success which 1t has already achieved In
the line Of practical training of the young
people. -
The Public Library must have a larger
as the great local book circulating medium.
The civil service law must be extended to
the municipal offices In order to enable the
Commissioners to develop highly efficient
clerical force immune from the pressure of
spols seekers. There is need of a law des-
ignating an alternate civilian commits
sioner to serve in all such emergencies as
such as that created by the death of Com
missioner Ross at time when important
public works awaited the legalizing sigma
lures of three Commissioners Some step
should be definitely taken toward the con-
struction of the Memorial bridge. Many
additions should be made to the executive
force to permit the carrying on of COM
prehensive work in the health department,
the street cleaning department, the coilec-
ton of taxes, the keeping of accounts, and
the various other branches of the municipal
housekeeping ~@r
The District is we'll content to rest upon
the record as thus written by the Commits
sfoners, and If Congress will adopt the prin-
, cipIe urged by the local authorities and
by common sense and adjust the financial
burden on an equitable and. business-like
basis the recurring annual reports will
show even more satisfactory conditions and
more tangible progress toward that Greater
Washington which the size and dignity and
future of the country demand.
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The Districts Needs.

Save for the uncertainty as to the policy
of Congress with regard to the adjustment
of the financial burden now bearing heavily
upon the local shoulders, the condition of
the District, disclosed in the Commits
siOners' annual report, would be exception
ally satisfactory. AS never before the large
projects for the development of the capital
are moving forward. The municipal gov
eminent has now in actual prospect an off,
cial home. A municipal hospital Is under
construction. The Public Library Is about
TO enter into possession of handsome and
well appointed new home. The great plant
for fitering the water supply is under way.
The Business High School is to be given a
proper equipment. The work of retaining
the Anacostia flats will begin. There
Is every prospect that the legislation for a
union railroad station will be enacted at
this session. The various municipal de-
partments are in fine condition, save for
the lack of sufficient force in each to
keep pace with the steady growth of the
District.
The Commissioners state the case of the
capital as regards the financial embarrass-
ments now in evidence with entire frank
ness and with strong arguments They ad-
here firmly to their proposition, stated a
year ago in their report. that the cost of
great permanent works should be paid for
on a sinking fund basis and not out of c,r
rent revenues. They Indicate that this is
the practice elsewhere, and they urge that
no exception should be made of Washing
ton hampered as this city Is as to its reve-
nue-producing powers. If the sinking fund
principle were adopted and strictly main
tanned there would be no difficulty whatever
as 10 the meeting Of current expenditures
and providing for the liquidation of any
debt which might be Incurred in bearing
these. extraordinary expenses. Indeed. If
relieved of the necessity of meeting the
present obligations to the government on
the short-term basis already established.
the current revenues would cover the esti-
mates now submitted to Congress and leave
surplus of over $500 900 to satisfy all
reasonable sinking fund requirements On
this basis the finances of the District could
be adjusted with credit to both partners,
permitting substantial advance iowa I'd
the ideal of the national capital which now
inspires all those who are working for the
welfare of the District
The general recommendations of the
Commissioners follow the lines of system
attic progress in all the municipal depart
ments. There is urgent need of more fire.
training schools recently finished are patron
lied already to an extent which clearly fore
shadows the necessity of extensions in the
near future. This important feature OF the
local public educational system is worthy of
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The Country's Municipal Model.

The Presidents remarks in his message
about the District of Coluln bia are crafty
ing to those who are now working, in and
out of Congress- for the creation here CT
model national capital. The District Is, as
the President declares. free field for the
development of social and economic cohdl-
lions. No obstacles hinder the working out
of ideal solutions of vexatious municipal
problems. The President instances the
cleansing of the slums and the administra-
ton of charities and correctional institu-
lions. In these respects much has already
been done in Washington, and more can be
done along the same lines with liberal APP
preparations and the enactment OF the
necessary laws. The Commissioners In
their own report call attention to the need
of such legislation relating to both subjects
touched upon by the President.
The President declares that Washington
should be a model for the whole nation.
This Is none too high standard to set for
the country's capital. 1t already has
municipal government which is beyond re-
proach, which Is highly efficient and which
suits the local conditions to a nicely. Prof
itlng by the lessons already learned dur
ing the century Of capital existence, the
District is today inspired with the spirit CT
progress which. reinforced by legislative
authority, will soon cover the ground
stretching between the actual and the ideal
capital. 1t is encouraging to find the chiee
executive engaged as he is in graver prob
lens, nevertheless intent upon the finishing
here of the city which was originally con-
ceived as the type of the republics strength
and power and beauty. With such a con-
ception of the capital at the White House
and the citizens Of the District intelligently
alert and ready to do their full share of
capital making, all that lacks of the essen
tials Of early realization of the grand
plans of the founders and the builders Is
the adoption by Congress of policy Of lib
crafty and justice toward the District and
consistent adherence to that policy under
all circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02
Cuba.

Revival at this time of the talk about an,
nexing Cuba can have but one object, anG
that the complicating if possible of the
question of reciprocity. The one question
Is pertinent and important. Reciprocity is
at once duty and matter Of sound bust
ness necessity. We owe it to ourselves nc
less than to Cuba to inaugurate the policy
at once. Annexation may come. but not
now. Brought about at this time, it would
smack of chicanery and compulsion, and we
should lose in the respect of the world and
particularly Of the Cubans. The govern
ment now existing in Cuba Is of course
lacking In many things But why be I'M
reasonable? Why not give the Cubans q
little time? They seem to be making fall
progress under difficulties, and encourage
ment instead of criticism is their due from
every friendly power. And the United
States Of all the powers is the one most In
terested in Cuba's prosperity and should
strive the hardest to help bring 1t about
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sary 1t will be chosen. The people demand
a canal. and Congress and the President are
in thorough sympathy with that demand.
Nor are we disposed to drive a one-sided
bargain with Colombia We could not very
well do that II we 50 desired The canal
itself across her territory, operated by the
greatest power in this hemisphere In the
interests of the worlds ocean traffic, will
confer upon her benefit so large and last
ing that the full fruits could not easily be
calculated in advance. Why should she not,
then, without further haggling or small
chaffering, grant us the territorial control
we seek. and In the very nature of things
must have, before entering upon an enter
prise of such transcendent magnitude?
DR.. Herran has a rare opportunity to
serve his country. but there is a time limit
to it. Will he improve it? Or shall the
canal, as many people still desire, be
dug across Nicaragua? =
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The Coal Inquiry.

The citizens coal committee has already
succeeded in clearing the situa ton some
what by eliciting Information from the Op-
orators and the wholesalers which indi-
Gates that the local retail dealers are in
some measure responsible for the Washing
ton shortage 1t appears that the dealers
have refused thus far to sign agreements
with the large corpora tons to sell coal only
at certain rates, which would reduce their
net profits by twenty-five cents ton. In
consequence the larger collieries are closed
to their orders, and the only coal to be had
is from the small, independent operators,
who put their product on the market for
sale to- the highest bidder. This reprehen-
sfble practice should cause trouble for the
independents in the later adjustments.
Meanwhile the important proposition be-
fore the people of Washington is How is
coal to be secured? If all that stands In
the way of a reasonable supply Is the at
titude of the local dealers there is appar-
emily nothing to prevent the solving of the
problem by the direct importation of coal
from the mines bysthis citizens committee,
acting for the whole community, and SELL
ing the coal at cost Yesterday offers We're
made by members of the committee which,
if accepted and followed by others in like
scale. would soon provide a substantial pur-
chasing fund. going far toward relieving
the local distress. 1t may be considerable
to ask of the citizens composing this COM
mittee to undertake so heavy responsible
ity, but it is practically assured that if they
would take such a step only a few days
would elapse before the whole situation
would resolve itself through the establish
ment of working relations between the re-
taierS and the operators.
The public. shivering for lack of fuel,
will not tolerate any nonsense about short
ened profits if difference of only twenty
five cents a ton stands between the COM
munity and sufficient supply of coal.
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Prosperity.
From The Des Molnes Register.

rOIn lne DtS dOtHts htglSCer.
The prosperity of the past five years In
the United States will be the marvel of the
future. In that time the people have paid
the expenses of a foreign war, bought and
paid for islands in both oceans conducted
a government in the Philippines at great
cost. increased their army and navy, ex-
pended more for internal improvements
than ever before, and with a treasury over
flowing have actually paid out interest in
advance and bought bonds at a great
premium in order to get rid of a needless
hoard of gold.
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Stunnped.
knows a dozen languages,

He knows dozen languages,
And scholars love to quote
From various massive volumes which
in leisure hours he wrote
He turns upon a hieroglyph
A swift and casual look,
And reads 1t just as easily
AS If 1t were a book.
And yet he stands upon the curb
With troubled brow and muses.:
He cannot understand the slang
The little newsboY uses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.
An Unworthy Spirit.

christmas comes but once a year. said
the CHEEKY citizen.
''Of course" answered the il-natured
man. They wouldn't dare to have it twice
a year People have to have a little time
In which to save up the necessary funds,
don't they?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

President Roosevelt's message suggests
in more dignfied phrase, that having reach
ed the pinnacle Of prosperity 1t behooves us
not to get restless and fall off.
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In Doubt.

DO you think that the theatrical profes-
sion leads to unhappy marriages?"
Il have never been able to decide" an.
swered the manager, whether a stage ca
n er leads to divorce or divorce leads to a
stage career"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

Before criticising the outbreaks in the
reichsrath too severely, 1t would be well to
wait and observe the temper and deport-
ment of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02
Question Will Not Down

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
A tariff commission may Delay burning
question for long period. and it may only
add fuel to the flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

Nobody sends the trust magnates any
roses when they assemble for business pur-
poses. In this respect at least Congress
has the advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

Mr.. Cannon enters upon his career OF
autocratic possibilities secure in the fact
that the list Of Indignant epithets was ex-
hausted on his predecessors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

1t is possibly nobodys business but the
steel trusts, but 1t is difficult to see how
Mr.. Schwab can be earning his enormous
annual salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

New York's most expensive gambling
establishment has been raided. New York
will now point the finger of scorn and de-
clare that it is not so bad as Saratoga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

There was the usual abundance Of floral
tributes at the opening of Congress. No
matter how election goes, the florist Is sure
to prosper.
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Not 'Watterson.

From the Knoxville Journal
There are democrats who willingly admit
that Grover Cleveland is a better man than
they once took him to be-
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The Difference

The races vanish once again.
OF tips no more we talk.
The horses go by railway train.
Some of the bettors walk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

1t may be assumed that there are some
red-hot antitrust speeches ready for delfv-
cry on the slightest provocation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

The college man whose parents run an
automobile will insist that foot ball is a
comparatively safe and innocent pastime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

The departure Of the horses and book
makers will cause many a corner grocer to
cheer up and hope for settlement of va
riOuS hills
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Likely!

From the New York World
If the aldermen tie up the Pennsylvania
tunnel the people may tie up the aldermen.
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New York anarchists talk of giving Herr
Most 81 900. But If he became possessed Of
so much money. it would be their duty to
throw bomb at him and take it away from