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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-05-15
lnent a be better appreciated.

f. y Graham died at his home il
Cando last week. He was a pionee,
settler of North Dakota, coming here
! in 1882, and located at Devils Lake
and was married in that city in 1885.
In 1889 he and his family moved to
CanIo and, being "a jeweler by trade,
opened up a jewellery store. But for
several months prior to his death he
had lot been doing anything in par
t%icular, having closed his business
there and retired from active business
life.
When bicycles first made their ap-
pearance it was predicted that horses
would be cheap. The bicycle and
electric street ars made their appear
ance about the same time and it in
deed looked gloomy for the horse.
Today their isn't a horse car line in
the world and millions of people are
riding bicycles. In the eastern states
farmers are hauling their products to
market by electricity and electric
lines pass their doors every hour in
the day. But horses are higher to-
day than aver before in the history of
the country and there is nc prospect Of
lower prices. Bismarck Palladium.
The Norwegians of Devils Lake
will honor their fathelland's indie
pendence by giving a concert in their
church next Monday evening the 18th,
at 5 o'clock. A short address will be
delivered by MI. Silver Serumgard in
the English language. The festivity
is free to every one, but, never-the-
less this concert will be of a superior
kind, and a treat to any one who
wishes to hear good music. The
celebration is under the special
direction of the church chorous, and
the best local talent has been secured
for it. Also the Left male quartette
Leeds, will render selections. A
hearty welcome is extended to all.
The annual state encampment of
the North Dakota National Guard
will be held at Devils Lake from
June % to July 2nG. The militia
companies of the state will receive
new ag-Jorgenson rifles in a short
lime. 1t is expected that the new
:ifes will arrive by June /, 50 that
he boys will have time to practice
Up some before the encampment.
There is some talk Of having the
companies march from Oberon to Fort
on their way to Devils Lake
order to give them exercise before
he encampment grounds are reached.
Next year it is probable that the
,uard Of the state will be taken to a
army post for drill, possibly
Montana. The Militia grounds are
Undergoing considerable improve-
nents. The underbrush is being
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-05-15
Powell Hail; Hail Powell.
square deal. huff said.

The passenger and freight stations
are now supplied with electric lights.
Electric lights are also established al
convenient places along the platform.
Mr.. Whipple received another con.
signment Of work and driving horses
this week. They are fine specimens
of horse flesh and are being sold on
reasonable terms.
An entertainment that is sure tc
please you. Special magnificent seen
cry, staged under the direction OF
"Dick' Barnett, who knows how.
"a Bachelors Romance at Armory,
May 25th.
The advance sale Of tickets for "A
Bachelors Romance to be presented
at the armory Monday evening, May
25th, confirms the prediction made in
this paper last week that this will be
the society event of the season. En-
tire proceeds go to the organ fund of
the Church of the Advent.
Hon A. 0. Whipple returned last
week from a trip to Nashville, Tenn,
where he was called by the illness of
his Oldest daughter, Esther, who had
an attack Of appendicitis. Mrs.
Whipple left Sunday night for
Nashville where she will remain
until Miss Esther
No entertainment which has taken
place at Devils Lake for many months
is causing the excitement among play
goers that the coming presentation Of
"A Bachelors Romance is causing.
Everyone is talking about it--for it
is going to be good-the best yet.
May 25th, Azmory. Entire Proceeds,
mind you, 60 to the organ fund Of the
Church of the Advent.
The ladies who have in chang the
production of "a Bachelors Ro-
nance to be presented at the armory
Monday evening, May 25th, are to be
congratulated upon the phenomenal
success which promises to crown their
efforts. They have enlisted the best
talent of the city and the rehearsals
are highly satisfactory. Wait for it.
Growing crops never looked better
in Ramsey county than this spring.
The conditions have been favorable
for seeding since spring opened. The
cold snap, which did so much damage
in other states, did no damage
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-05-15

in North Dakota. The seeding OF
wheat has been practically finished
ana in a short time all crops will be
in.
The crosswalks are a decided i'm
provement. Watch Devils Lake
grow.
A. j. Horsman left last week to
engage in business in Dunseith. His
many friends here wish him album
dant success.
Senator H. c. Hansbrough is e1.
pected to arrive home this week. The
senator has been quite sick for some
weeks past.
Hail Insure with Powell
who represents old line Stock
Companies that have paid North
Dakota losses for score of years.
John Flumerfelt of the famous Deep
River country is a visitor in the city
for a week. He reports very en-
couraging prospects for the future ad-
vancement of that territory in general
agricultural pursuits. John has for
many years past been a Ramsey county
progressive farmer and seems very
we'll satisfied with his new location.
John Lund has received the con-
tract for building a residence for
Henry Kieklow at Maza. The dwell
ling part will be 2sx2S and the kitch-
en- and pantry will DO 14x16. The
building when completed will cost
about $500. Mr.. Lund has also re-
ceived the contract to erect a house to
be 28x28 for L. A Kugel, at Maza,
to cost $1,000. CANDY Record.
A. Egland, who has been promi-
nent in Nelson county the past year
by the purchasing of about a thous-
and acres of good farming land, left
Monday to take charge of the First
National bank at Bisbee. Mr.. Egg
land is a practical, energetic business
man, a thorough inancier, and bound
to succeed in his business undertake
.ings, which is the wish of all who
are acquainted with him.-Nelson
County Independent.
A recent report of Hon. F. w.
Atkinson, superintendent of public
instruction in the Philippines, shows
that there are about 200, 900 children
enrolled in the schools of the Islands
and their instruction costs about
$500, 900 per annum. The schools are
organized upon the American plan
and the English language is taught.
That sort of imperialism ought to be
popular and Mr.. Atkinson states that
the natives are very enthusiastic over
the efforts n their behalf. When it
is remembered that "a per cent of the
people are said to be illiterate the
good work of the educational depart
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-05-15

er morning services. AL members
and supporters of the church are earn
estly requested to be present.
Land Man Powell: Last Tuesday
l negotiated the sale Of the John
Knite billiard hall to Frank M. Rut-
ten, brother of Sheriff Rutten.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-05-15

taken OF and a large place is being
cleared for a beautiful park. A bath
house is being built and a we'll sunk
Tor fresh water. The annual shoot
OF the regiment will be held on the
grounds every fall. At this target
practice representatives from each
company will be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
NOVEL NEW THEORY
OF MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
COMES BEFORE LOCAL
COURTS.
Husband for Each State, Crossing
State Line Answering for
Divorce.
OLD NEGRO WOMAN TRIED IT.

An old negro woman was summon
ed before the grand jury this morning
on the charge of bigamy and. white
from her own statements she is gull
ty Of the charge, she does not yet re-
alize that she has broken the law
which says there cannot be two hus
bands. When Judge Toney opened
city court this morning one of the
cases that was presented TO him read
Clamancie Crane, colored charged with
bigamy. When the case was called
an old-time negress, who looked per-
fectly honest, but not very intelligent,
answered to the name With her were
two old men. who seemed to be on
friendly terms with each other
"Auntie. said the Judge, s'you are
charged with having two husbands
living. Is this true
"Yas sir; but they both don't live
here was the reply.
.:But how does this harpen?" asked
the bewi1dered Judge. care you not
married 10 both of them?'
well. you see jedge, it's this away,
am Mr.. Cranes wife in Louisiana
and Mr.. Jackson's wife in Arkansas. y
Upon further questioning the old wo
man, Judge Toney found it to be her
bet: that after shc crossed the state
line between Lcui:s1a and Arkansas
she was no longer married to her first
husband and a: liberty to marry
again. The old woman had married
Ed Crane when she lived in Louisiana
but when she came to Arkansas tc
work, Crane remained behind, and sha
thought this annulled the marriage
vows. She then married Jackson and
was living with him happily until the
former husband tried to get her to &C
back to her former home. This lee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
Secret Marriage Leaks cut.

It has just come to light that a
pretty romance took place at Redfork
last July, and the young people are
10th well known in this city. Miss
Birdie Cheshire of Redfork, daughter
OF prominent merchant and planter
of that place, was married to Pen Dix
on formerly of this city. The mar
riage was celebrated on July 10. but
kept quiet until a few days ago, when
friends learned of it ana gave the Sc
cfet away. But few details OF the af-
fair can be learned at this time other
than the young people We're married
at Redfork on the date given above.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon are now receiving
the congratulations of their man
congratulations Of heir many friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
Masonic Week in Arkansas.

This is Masonic week in Little Rock.
The eighth triennial assembly of the
general grand council Royal and Select
Masters, and the thirty-second trien-
nial of the general grand chapter Roy
al Arch Masons of the United States
are in session and will continue until
Friday night, the last day being spent
at Hot Springs. There are distin-
guished delegates here from all parts
Of the United States, and there will
probably be 800 enrolled by tomorrow.
Chairman Fay Hampstead of the hotel
committee has made all arrangements
for their accommodation All delegates
are met at the trains as they arrive
The sessions are being held at the
Masonic temple. There will be
grand reception tomorrow night to
the general grand chapter The ladies
of Esther and Florence chapters, Or
der of the Eastern Star, VIII give re-
ception at the temple Thursday night
complimentary to the council and the
chapter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
No Troops Needed.

Later news from ElDorado says that
for the present, if not for good, the
plan to send troops to ElDorado to
hold up the hands of the authorities
during the term Of the circuit court
that began on Monday has been
abandoned. The reason is that the
militia is not thought to be needed.
Captain Curry, commanding the FL
Dorado company OF the state guard,
reported for duty to Sheriff W. g.
Pendleton.
The Union county officials agreed
that troops are not needed OF course
this ended the telegraphic negotia-
tions between these officials and state
officers at Little Rock, (which were
proceeding with view to have 25
state guardsmen sent to EiDoradO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07

them and told them good bye Parch
| man then accompanied his daughters
home. About midnight he was called
over the telephone and requested tC
come downtown and meet man on
important business. He did so and
was informed by this man that his
eldest daughter was preparing to leave
with the Tolson troupe; that before
leaving home his wife had given him
a note which she had found in his
daughters pocket, which read as fol-
lows: Dear Alllie-l sympathize with
you in the death of your husband; you
know my wife is dead. Will you be
mine?" The note was unsigned and
is supposed to have been written eth
er by man who telephoned Parch.
man, or some schoolgirl friend.
Parchman further states that he
went to the depot Sunday morning to
watch for his daughter and prevent
her leaving with the troupe, also to
ask Tolson If he wrote the note found
in possession of the girl. He claims
when he spoke to Tolson the latter
turned with movement toward his
hip-pocket when he (Parchman) fired.
He also states that he and Tolson
parted Saturday night the best of
friends. The man who is supposed to
have caused the trouble, it is alleged,
has posed as friend to Tolson.
The friends of Mr.. Tolson are firm
In the ebelief that he committed no
wrong. and they say they cannot see
the connection between him and the
letter found.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07

to her arrest on the charge OF big
amy, but none of the negroes knew
what the term meant
II you were 10 move to another
state. Auntie,' said Judge Toney.
what would you do them
Il thought / could marry again IL
found anybody to have me-" said
the woman.
Judge Toney transferred the ease to
Justice Clary who heard the wonderful
story of stateline divorces over again
and then bound the woman over to the
grand jury for further investigation
She left the courtroom with her Ioui-
siana husband on one side and the
Arkansas husband on the other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
COMING REUNION
OF THE CONFEDERATE .VETER-
ANS At PINE BLUFF GRE.
ATES INTEREST.
May Be the Last Opportunity City Will
Have to Entertain the State
Association.
SHOULD DO HERSELF PROUD

The meeting of the state encamp-
rent of tie United Confederate vet
Grams at Pine Bluff. October q, is
looked forward to as an event OF much
interest to he city and to the sur
rounding sect,on.
These. meetings heretofore have
been held at Little Rock and Hot
Springs. The capital city has so many
conventions and organizations OF va
rious natures meeting there nearly
everv iron.:: that it has become mo-
notonous Hot Springs has begun to
do veil her ra,t in honor of the civic,
political, benevolent and patriotic or
ders that have annual reunions
Pine Bluff has been lavish in con-
tribut:ons and efforts in all the past
&c Nclcor,e as her guests each and
every order Of note in the state. She
na: decorated her homes and her busl-
ness houses with flags and notices of
"Welcoms' to Masons, Knights of
Pythia, to Christian organizations of
various creeds and to excursionists
in search of "land flowing with milk
and honey" But this city has never
before been honored by being selected
as the place Of reunion for the cava-
liers. bold riders, and incompatible
infantry of the Confederate states.
1t will be an epoch in the history of
Pine Bluff to have here for two days
representatives from every army that
fought for constitutional liberty and
Southern independence. The worlds
greatest calamity in modern times
was the defeat of the Southern cause,
but with beauty, flags. country all
gone the old Confederate soldiers st:l.
preserve the attitude of noble man.
hood and exalted womanhood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
/ GENERAL PROTEST
GAiNST APPOINTMENT OF Mr..
81 PilklNGTON As ROAD
ga COMMISSIONER.
objection to Him Personally, But
kAlIeaed That He Is lncompe-
tent for the Place.
n
Larry ENOUGH FOR GOOD MAN.

The announcement Monday after
ION of the appointment of William
9kington as road and bridge COM
leSioner Of this county by the levy
xSboard, caused quite a lot of unfa-
MAble comment on the streets yes
May. The general reason given as
why the appointment is not consid-
ed wise one is that Mr.. Pilkington
not qualified in any way for the i'm
rtant position of caring for and
Hiding new roads in county as
BE as Jefferson. According to the
nements made by those from whom
sGraphic heard expressions the sal
appropriated by the levying board
sufficient to employ an expert civil
lineer and one thoroughly versed in
d building and repairing. The roads
Jefferson county have suffered for
ny years by reason Of the fact that
road commissioner has superin.
led the work of building. Many
be citizens of this county who at
ed me good roads convention in
b Rock last spring, learned the
(0rtance Of a well-built road, and
want to see the money expended
Emanner that will be of permanent
lit to the county. No one but an
It civil engineer can do this work
sit ought to be done, and the
ic has heard much criticism of
| election of the levying board in
respect. The people feel that
will not get the worth of the
" expended, as Mr.. Pilkington is
ing in experience and previous
ding.
hose who have known Mr.. Pilking.
for many years say. that while
have IN personal feeling in the
Ter, not being candidates for the
ton theiusei, es. they want to see
800 per month salary attached
he Office go to some man who is
ed in the science of road building
rider that the county may have
Benefit of his knowledge in per-
yent improvements. The appoint
I Of the commissioner is yet to be
led by County Judge Phillips, and
understood tnat strong pressure
be brought to bear on him to make
selection Of a man better qualified
the place. There are many good
engineers in the state and county
would be glad to get the Job.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
fENcIDlt.S COMPANY
WAY BE ORDERED TO slpoeA,r,
TO RELIEVE SOLDIERS ON
DUTY TtiERG.
Situation Somewhat Strained aae
sldorado Gentleman DOES noe
F ear an Outbreak.
GREATEST DANGER TO SHERIFF.

Sheriff Pendleton of Eidorado, Tn
ION county, has wired Governor Davis
asking for company Of the state
guard to serve du. ing the trial of Guv
tucker, who is being tried ia the cir
cunt court at ElDorado for the killing
OF j. +. Parnell, and General HAYNES
mas ordered Captain Cur.ey Of the Ell
Dorado company to report to the
sheriff for duty. Captain Currey re-
ported tuesday morning with
twenty-five men equipped for service.
The order of General Haynes was that
the ElDorado company would serve nm.
I'll company could be sent from
Pine Bluff or Little Rock to relieve
them. The order created no little
comment among the Fencibles, the 10.
cal company. but all express them
selves as being willing to 20 when
the officlal order comes. 1t is thought.
however, that no such movement of
the local company will be necessary.
as the situation at ElDorado, while
strenuous, is not critical The city
officials Of that city do not anticipate
further trouble
A prominent citizen OF Eldorado was
in the city yesterday and says that the
condition OF affairs in his city has
been greatly overdrawn The interest
in the trial is great, he says, but there
is little danger Of an outbreak. The
gentleman says tht Sheriff Pendleton
was former deputy under Mr..
Tucker and of course feels greatly
alarmed for his own safety during the
trial.
Brigadier General B. w. Green is
now in ElDorado Investigating the con.
dition of affairs and will report to-
morrow. In case a company Of the
state guard is ordered to that place,
the Fencibles will probably be the
ones to go as they are fully equipped
and are near the scene of action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
Funeral OF Late Col. williams.

The funeral of Col. Nc. II. Williams
was held at l O'Clock yesterday after
noon from the old home place at Bank
head. The services were conducted
by Rev. John F. Carr OF this city. The
funeral was one OF the most largely
attended ever held In this county.
many friends going from Pine Blun
and other stations along the Pine
Bluff and Arkansas River road. The
interment was in Young's cemetery.
The honorary pall-bearers were: o.
M. Spellman, NJ B. Trulock. A. b.
Jones, George l.. Madding, II, A. Nc
Coy and W. D. Jones. Active: l.. w
Clement, DR.. J. W. Withers, A. M
Hooke, E. II. Jonese. DR.. D. O. Holmes
AMI Frank Wesner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
PARcHMAN OUT ON BOND.
Released by Writ of Habeas
Corpus.

ut Smith. Ark. Oct. DIR. X. L.
hman, charged with the murder
!harles Tolson Sunday morning,
bound over to await the action of
Crawford county grand jury by a
;e of the peace. His attorneys
ed for writ of habeas corpus
q County Judge A. T. Gross. The
was issued and Parchman was re-
q on $4,000 bond, which has been
sThe action of the county judge
unpopular with a large number
kple.
9 funeral of Mr.. Tolson oc-
ruesday afternoon at o'clock
e Episcopal church. The in
was at this place and was
be auspices of the Eagles, of
Vr. Tolson was a member. The
ySortege consisted OF a large
erapf the friends of the deceased
both Van Buren, and this place.
eAman's version of the affair is
re accompanied his two daugh.
Mses Allie and Willie Parch-
~ the theater Saturday night.
ne play Manager Tolson met
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
A $12s,ooo FIRE At JEFFERSON
COUNTY COURTHOUSE TUES
pAY AFTERNOON,
Burning Board Had Regular Annual
Meeting and Destroyed $12a,76e,.
81 OF Redeemed Warrants.

Messrs. V. O. Alexander, T. M. Phil
lips, J. A. Cobb and C. c. Howell, the
burning board for Jefferson county,
held their annual session at the court.
house Tuesday afternoon, and, after
an inspection of the county warrants
which have been redeemed, destroyed
them by burning. The money value
represented by the warrants was $685.
1884. They were drawn as follows:
County warrants. 1857 ,O09l2
School warrants. ... 57,6O441
Levee warrants. ...... 1880
interest coupons. -. 1862 80
--
Total. 80. ......... 1928, 1884
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
PINE BLUFF GIRL
Marries Mississippian After Acquaint.
ance of One Week.

The Monroe, La, Star Of Tuesday
says: "Mr. J. L. Jameson Of Missis-
sippi and Misses Alice Morgan, very
pretty and charming young lady from
Pine Bluff, were married at noon to-
day at the boarding house of Mrs. S. A.
Johnson on Catalpa street, Rev. j.
T. Sawyer officiating 1t was truly
case of love at rst sight, as the young
couple met for the first time about a
week ago"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07

Continued on Page 8.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
Police Court.

Sim Ware and Alice Jones, violating
morality ordinance, S. each; Will An
derson drunkenness, SIS; Mary Daniels
and Lee Daniels, drunkenness, So; John
Charleston and Lula West, disturbing
the peace, s.; Jay Moffitt, drunken
ness ,$5. All of the offenders were
negroes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07
Mr.. Nichols New JOS.

E. J. Nichols, formerly assistant to
Chief Engineer Lynch of the Cotton
Belt, has accepted position as resi-
dent engineer for the Southern Pa
ciic at Houston, Tex.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-07

High Point for City Scrip.
City scrip this morning sold for
SO 1-2 cents, which is the highest point
it has reached in twenty years.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
BELFAST GREETS
KING AND QUEEN

Belfast, July 2S.-The welcome ex-
tended to King Edward and Queen Al
exandra at the capital of Ulster was
marked by the same enthusiasm which
has followed their progress through
Ireland. The city was elaborately dec
GRATED and thronged, and the streets
were lined by 10000 troops, 1000 blue
jackets and 5000 police. The lord
mayor and corporation awaited their
majesties at the railroad station and
presented them with an address, Up
wards of fifty other addresses were
made.
The King in reply said his highest
ambition was to follow in the foot
steps of his mother and make the well
being Of his people, the prosperity Of
Ireland and the maintenance of the
peace Of all nations his constant aim.
The royal procession was then
formed and traversed the streets to
the city hall. where the King unveiled
a statue erected in honor of Queen Vic
toria.
A serious accident occurred while
their majesties were subsequently driv-
ing to the Victoria hospital, which
they opened yesterday. A peasant
woman succeeded in passing the cord
on of troops and rushed toward the
royal carriage. She was knocked down
and, falling between the wheels, was
badly injured. She was taken to the
hospital.
After the unveiling. their majesties
lunched with the lord mayor and visit
ed the agricultural show at Balmoral.
Later they went to Bangor. where their
reception was most demonstrative.
About 1.400 children sang the national
anthem. The channel feet saluted
their majesties as they embarked on
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, on
which they will proceed to London
derry.