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The Washington times., 1903-11-25
Refused to Consider.
Always Mr.. Crimes.

Upon the abandonment of the open
market purchases and the substitution
If competitive bidding. proposals were
tsked on September Is. 1903. to furnish
Jianos for the public kindergartens
There was 2. general response. no less
han fifteen styles of pianos being offer
ID at widely ranging prices 1t was
leemed best 10 ask the advice of the
3oard of Education in making the Sc
ection. The result was that pianist
vas named by the Board of Education
% decide the matter: that all OF the
bids We're rejected except one; and that.
lpon the recommendation of the Board
IF Education, the contract was awarded
o the Harrington piano, represented by
A. V. Gsttaes
Still more recently, when bids were
invited 10 supply pianos 20 school build
ngs, the. same course was pursued Six
ty!es Of pianos We're offered. All We're
rejected Except one. the committee ap-
pointed by the Board OF Education re-
lorting that il would be 10 the best in
cerests - tn schools 10 purchase the
HaTdman piano. represented by A V
grimes.
The Coincidence Noticed.
Noticing what seemed to be a coin
cidence in the constant selection OF pi-
amos furnished by A. Y. Grimes, 10 the
xclusion of all other manufacturers.
called The attention OF the secretary of
he BoaU IF Education, who had served
"a the committee. TO the facts in the
case.
1T being the opinion Of the Board Of
Education that everything has been
lone in a conscientious manner, with
the best interests Of the schools in view
L approve the recommendation that the
contract be awarded TO A V Grimes"
The Washington times., 1903-11-25
CHENOWETH.

Boarding school for young ladies' Building over
looking Dupont Circle; elevator; gymnasium;
steam heat; large schcclrooms; practiee-rooms;
refined and well appointed homs. Address
PRINCIPALS. 1927 New Hampshire Avenue.
The Washington times., 1903-11-25
At Homeward Mission.

stan Captain and Mrs. Johnson. Of
the Baltimore Shelter Home. viii con-
duct special Gospel services az The
headquarters of the Homeward Bound
Rescue Mission. ll9 Pennsylvania Ave
nue. tonight at & o'clock. This mission
viii give 100 free dinners TO the poor.
Each person will be provided With tur-
The Washington times., 1903-11-25

PHYSICAL CULTURE
Elocution and English Glasses now open. Fer
circular and terms apply to CARRIE MARIE
DOUGLASS, ITO 81. NV. Aetzerott Hall
e9-90t-d6Su
The Washington times., 1903-11-25
THE oLNEY SCHOOL.

1852 Eighteenth Street
Primary. Academic. and College Preparatory.
Catalogues Miss irginia Mason Dorsey.
Miss Laura Lee Dorsey.
The Washington times., 1903-11-25
TURKEYS PLENTIFUL
BUT PRICES SOAR

key. potatoes, cranbe rries. turnips and
pumpkin pie. hot coffee, and cream.
The Christian Endcavorers. Epworth
Leaguers OF both white and coIored
churches have donated toward defray-
ing the expenses Of the Thanksgiving
dinner.
Homeopathic Hospital.
Thanksgiving Day has for many years
been known as donation day at the
Homeopathic Hospital The long-estab-
lished custom Of the board of managers
will be continued tomorrow, and the
house committee viii be present 10 re-
ceive such contributions OF supplies and
money as may be made by the friends
Of the institution.
The committee is composed of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Lyman, DR.. Rslph
Jenkins. Mrs. Harrison Dingman. Mrs.
A. A Birney, Miss Kate Bradley. and
Charles b. Bailey
Choral and Concert.
A choral and orchestral concert will
be given tomorrow night at the Met
ropoltan Methodist Episcopal Church.
under the direction of William j.
Palmer A chorus Of $50 voices and an
orchestra composed Of forty experienced
musicians viii furnish the music. Mr.
Palmer has been -Ihgently 'rehearsing
The singers for -. eral weeks. and a
fine concert is promised.
Solos will be Sustained by number
OF prominent Washington singers. The
concert is 10 be in aid OF the Methodist
Home for the Aged
The Improvement Association for Col
oTed Children will be given a Thanks
giving bonner at is hall 1887 Seventh
Street, at Il o'cl1fk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

calendar is one of the most useful
for the business man that is issued
for the year 1904.
-Lost-One small blae and green
enamelled watch; liberal reward if
returned to Miss Nina Byington, 31b
West Fifth.
There will be a football game
Friday afternoon between the local
high school and Peabody high school
of Little Rock.
For Sale-Fcur heavy logging
mules; four good farm mules Bar
gains if sold at once. Apply to St,
Louis Stave and Lumber company,
Pine Bluff. Ark.
The personal tax books in Sheriff
Gould's office will not be open until
February 1. There has been some de-
lay in getting part of the records.
-Lost-Silver and pearl handle silk
Umbrella, left on West Sixth avenue
car on December ,19, after $50 p. m.
Engraved "E..a, 1902 Liberal reward
for return 70 cooh's drug store.
Gen: II. N. Knox is out today for
the first time since the Injuries he sus-
tanned en- the night the Cotton Belt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

See, the "Rackets" windows.
Read the Brackets" ad "nuf ced."
Hardware at the Racket" "Nuf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31
= + J. 1! + + + j. r +
+ PERSONAL PCiSTS.
6, 't =
J. j. !. j. j. :. q. !. i. !. y + f. + +

n. p. MeyAirts~ Il yatser is in the
city.
Il. M. faIiaferro i TarfE is at the
Trulock.
J. c. Newton of Little Rock is in
the city.
E, a: causey of No4lij2filo !l4a is here
on business.
w. w. Thomas # Kingsland is at
the Arlington. ~
Mss Lizz.e LeMaIie as gone 20 ot,
Louis on visit.
c. d. Warren Of WarfAn is a busi7
ness visitor in the city.
Geo. A. Benedict of SHERMAN is a
business visitor in tie city.
Mr.. w. 7. Woodbridge is jill Little
Rock today On legal husit9ess.
Misses Eva Davis an Mary Lind
sey returned this morning Yrom--a visit
to friends at Little Rock;: ::
Harry Solmson Went to Little Rock
this evening to attend The New Years
BAH at Conoordia hall tcagilt. ~
Miss Cora Sherber of hpt Springs
will arrive in the city IL J few days to
be the guest Of Mr.. ana Ms, Leo NJ.
Andrews. -
Mrs. NJ c. Jones and Miss Callie
Jones will return from I0nesboro to-
m mc,"row Mis-. c. II. ,Matpy and little
son, Howard, will accompany them
and will spend several weeks as the
guests of Mrs Jones
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Arenett arrived
from Fredricktown, Mo, last evening,
where they have been spending the
holidays with. Mr.. Arnett's parents.
They also visited st. Louis and report
having had an enjoyable trip. On their
return they stopped at Little Rock and
were Joined by Miss Birdie Holt,
former school and room mate of Mrs.
Arnett, who will visit Mr.. Thomas
Green's family here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

shops burned, about three "seN' "50'
He is considerably improved Ou' not
fully recovered, as ne has to 60 or
crutches.
Born Tuesday night to Nf. ana
Mrs F. C. Bunch, ten pound sen
A marriage license was issued TINS
morning TO Mr.. Gideon Fox OF ulass
Tenn, and Miss Lucy Harris, OF hey
del, Ark.
Mamie Bloom has sold his fine
team of buggy horses to Wiley Jones
One of the horses Mr.. Bloom raised
from a colt
ExJack o'Keife will .2en saloon
and restaurant in the building On Main
street, at present occupied by the
Chinese restaurant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

See, the "Racket's" windows.
Read the Brackets" ad "nuf ced."
Hardware at the Racket" "Nuf
ced."
The banks will be closed for New
Years day.
Try teinbergs paners. los East
Second avenue.
Racket "Nuf ced"
If you see it in our ad it's to be
had. "Nuf ced." The Racket
Ten Or fifteen women are wanted
at the American Excelsior laundry.
Two nicely furnished rooms for
rent, Gil Pine street in private family.
Ladies' hats, feathers, plumes,
wings. The RACKET" "Nuf ced.'"
Table damask, $3.50 quality, at
the Racket" $1.19 yard. "Nuf ced."
Dry oak and pine wood for sale.
Telephone me at old phone 107.-J. S.
Currie.
-Ryan's catarrhnn'. cures you
colds and headaches when all othe,
remedies fail.
Call for carriages and baggage day
or night. .Old phone Nc. Is. Helms
and Chestnut.
For Rent-A seven-focm house,
centrally located. Inquire at 403 LAST
Second avenue.
Work on the new colored Masonic
street is proc pgssing rapidly.
The Iron Mountain and Cotton
Belt offices will be closed tomorrow
for New Years, a legal holiday.
Furniture and stoves at one-half
original cost.-sidney Helms and COM
pany, second hand store, 21O West
Second avenue!
Pine Bluff no longer hasa Y. M. G.
A. The property was all packed and
stored todayiand the sign taken from
the front Of the building.
The building on" West Barraque
street formerly occupied by the Mer-
chants Exchange saloon, which burn
ed some time ago, has been repaired
The Graphs has received from R.
II. M. Mills and sons a usefM calendar
which now adorns the office. The
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE..

The sa;naal meeting ,of the stock.
holders Of The Hammett Grocer com
pany will besheld at tie office of the
association at Z m=oa. Monday the
"a day Of January, 1aof. to elect di-
receaes aud for other lawful purposes.
\ W. MUM, Sec'y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31
Always Welcome.

-. so the boys are glad that religion
has gained such footl1old in this
town. interrogated the minister.
"Yes, pard," drawled Amber Pete.
"Now there is something else to fight
about ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31
= ..'Woman,sIloo:..

As one phase Of life this is interase.
ing A won.ar was owe vheard to re
mark 20 h@r companions: Yes. she
was terribly sore elsort that day she
tcst $40 On .ha 'a"es', What did
she d. = tori" ae'e We man Why,
IN t .si Lave scten IN; She works 30
Ia - = 9. 49, no t;pa"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

Burnetts .Vauiia. Extract has ut.
lived criticism. = Is III" inest AID
purest Vanilla extract. that can be
bought Once tried, always use1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

-SiMoNS' WILL Be CLOSED
FRIDAY, JAN. I, TO ARRANGE
THEIR STOCK FOR THEIR DUMP
SALE WHICH BEGINS SATURDAY
JAN. I.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

FUDGE, FRESH FUDGE. WAL
NUT FUDGE, THE GOOD KIND,
HIST IN.-STRAUss AND MILLER,
THE GRocERS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
: + + + + + + + + + + = + = =
TO THE PUBLIC:

The approaching holiday season
calls from us our best tes for a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year With the New Year we end
cur first years business as a real eS.
tate firm. To those VIII. have favored
us with their patronage, We thank
most heartily, andl bespeak contln-
uance of the same courteous treat
ment and prompt attention. To those
who have not, we solicit their patron.
age, and unhesitatingly promise them
the best and prOmptest service, in
their benalf
With the compliments of the season,
We are, hustlingly yours,
LEITNER & WE'LL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-31

. W Boyce devotes his time to rents
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
NAYAL RESERVE PLAN
General Board Disappointed Al
Failure of Action By Congress.
fey TELEGRAPH ID TIE TRIBUNE,


washington, March 5.-Admifal Dewey and 1': tns
ynenberS of the Naval General Board are deeply
dIsappointed at the failure OF Congress 10 ehace
legislation to place the naval reserve or the nsvAi
militia on q basis which would make that EofcS
available for duty in connection with the reg
ular establishment in time OF war Tne Io.o"n.s "
statement was prepared by the General BoaFo' eA-
plaining its intentions and the purport OF leSls-
Iation which failed:
In the event of war the would have 70 1eet 4t
the first attacks. and 1t is highly r shins
Compulsory service in our country rs ouI VI nrroi I
question fS6se anG We nir men who can pass
physical examination, and who arc willing 70 IFi nI
snd 3e NAV ye1ay be- obtaneG from the study sy
TENS for to man their ndVeT s fhe Euro
pean powers except England compulsory service IN
the % and y War rs and Especially during the
late Spanish War had great difficulty IN rdnst aFt
into service we did not know where to find the
men. The object Of this bill is 10 find the men
condition for active duty. to give them certain
amount Of drill that they n may o kn9T here to nd
them when needed. The last census returns some
EngaDS USec coast alone has $500 fishermen, accord
ing to the Fish Commission. Besides the sailors
with 5000 een and coal pssseFmS 90 It is tho thought sa6
that It will Be pO'IRs D 10 be H aTasbs @ s to man our
The reserve list is formed from men Of the sea
No retainer is paid the service being compulsory
when they are called for mobilization or active ser
vice In general. the numbers available are IN
IN the naval reserve is entirely voluntary and spe"
cial Inducements offered for men to enlist or 0e
enrolled The seamen class receive from Sl6 to $SV
and those who serve on shipboard for year aha 10
then continue i'm the reserves receive pension OF
$50 year reaching the age Of sixty. Ofncers OF
the naval reserve also receive retaining rec.
fy distinctive flag when in command OF a mer-
chant vessel They have not satisfactory num-
ber avaiIab ble but a committee of Parliament Is now
at work the subject. The seafaring class are at
a standstII as the number Of men required to man
the modern steam vessel is being reduced from year
to year owing TO so much of the work being done
by machinery.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
DR. cRUM NAMED AGAIN.
The President Wants a Tote on 4p-
voinfnaent of a Negro.

washington. March S-The President sent the
following nominations to the Senate To-Day
WILLIAM D. CRUN. Collector of Customs District OF
PAGE NORRIS United states District Judss. District
WILLIAM NJ BYRNE. United states Attorney District
IK,11TI9M a DAY Of the r>stric: of Columbia, and
MILTON D. PURDE. of Minnesota Assistant A''o'-
neys General.
The nomination OF Or. Crum. VITO is q negro was
reported adversely by the Senate Committee on
Commerce in the LVIIth Congress. His renomina-
ton will be referred TO the same committee out'
owing to changes IN the personnel OF tne commit
tee the President expects favorable report on II.
It is understood be the Presidents intention not
to exercise special influence to securs favorable ac-
ton on the nomination. He simply desires to nave
aVote of the Senate on the nomination. he Thinks
tha appoIntee is entitled to that.
william NJ. Byrne nominated for DISTRICT Attor'
nav az Delaware is q member of the Addicks rae
tton in that State. His nomination also was sent
10 the Senate at the last session. but did not reach
= vote although the Judiciary Committee decided 10
report II adversely. Mr.. Byrne was formerly LIE
trict Attorney Delaware, but resigned 10 run iof
Congress and was defeated.
William A. Day has been for long time the at
tornev for the Interstate Commerce Commission
Milton D. Purdy is we'll known lawyer OF 0''
paul He formerly was Assistant United states
District Attorney Of Minnesota. The two neW AS
sistant Attorney Generalshps were created py re- -
cent act OF Congress- to aid In the prosecu'oh VI
anti trust suits
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
ANOTHER COAL HEARING
Method of Payment to Miners Dis
cuSsed.

Washington, March 5.-Repressntatives Of both
sides OF the coal strike question appeared before
the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission to-day. All
the members OF the commission were present
Judge Gray presiding. The session was held !"
the hearing room OF the Interstate Commerc"
Commission. and was attended by President John
Mitchell, John Fahey, Thomas ID. Nichols ana
W. H. Dettry, district presidents OF the MIN"
workers; Walter f. Weyl statistician for the
miners; S. P. Wolverton, counsel for the Phtladel-
phIa and Reading Coal and Iron Company; francs
I. Gowan. for the Lehlgh Valley Coah company >
James Fl. Torrey, Delaware and Hudson Company =
Everett Warren, Delaware Laeka~anna aho w.
ern Temple Iron Company, Hillside Coal anu IRON
Company and Pennsylvania Coal Company: n. H.
McClintock Lehigh and Wiikesbarre Coal 'oi"
pany; John B. Kerr. Scranton Coal CoTnpahE' an"
Samuel Dickson. Ira H. Burns and H. = fNe! ''''7
for the independent operators
The principal question discussed was mat ol W
termining the best method OF payment Tor coa'
mined and hinged the point az TO WheIne'
settlement shall be made with the men accnroIhs
to weight or measure This is practically the on'y
issue which remains unsettled by the commission
There were two sessions. The first adjourned
shortly before 1 o'clock. and the commission re-
assembled an hour later. All those present "a
pressed their views in response to questions from
members OF the commission. Mr.. Mitchell oi
course was among those who talked at c"nsIH-
erable length. Assisted by his district presidents
he expoundod in detail the position which the mine
workers union has taken IN urging payment on inc
basis OF the weight or coal H'IoTS Dei"S '"'N, -
from the mines and the representatives of the
corporate interests answered questions designed to
clear I'D certain points about which some OF the
commissioners have been in doubt.
After the meeting the following statement was
issued by the commission:
The Anthracite Coal Strike Commission met 70
day for the purpose OF Il consultation Win M
counsel ard representatives of the miners ana IL9
coal onerators TO enable the commission TO aNoiH
any misunderstanding as to matters under lts con- @
alteration but not to submit to the parties any
conrIusions reached by the commission or any
form of any award one of the difficult projects
with which the commission has had to deal Is that
Of paving for coal by weight rather than by car.
VarIoiIs methods have been suggested as suosll-
+nta sorna 0f which were not touched upon at
length in the voIuminous testimony before tie com
mission. It was necessary therefore. Tor inc com
mission t. meet counsel on both sides ana hiNS
free and frank talk with them. Such a consnIta-
tioT Could not have taken place had 1t been open
to the public. No additional testimony was asked
for offered.
The commission is hard at work upon It's report,
sitting late night and making every enueaEuI ~,
to reach a speedy conclusion, but Just Vhen d oS-
cisIon can be reached cannot be stated
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
TROUBLE IN THE LUMBER TRADE.
Relations Severed Between Wholesaler and
RetaiIers' Associations.

WASHINGTON March 5.-The Western Retail Lum-
Der Dealers Association to-day withdrew from af-
iation with the National Association OF Wholesale
Lumber Dealers. The action was taken at q meet
ing of the latter organization to-day, at which rep
resentatives OF the other association were present
The Western retail dealers announced that their
relations with the wholesalers would continue to he
friendly but that the retailers unable to live
I'd to the agreement signed at Boston in 1893. and
subsequently amended, which provided for a recip-
rocal arrangement under which the wholesalers
were to infringe certain stipulated rights OF
theeretailers regarding saies and the retailers
to buy their supplies from the wholesalers, and not
from outside parties II pointed out that courts
!n the West have decided that such agreement Is
in restraint of trade, and therefore unlawful.
The differences between the wholesalers and the
retail associations of the East were also aired at
to-day's meetings with the result that the latter
have withdrawn from the Boston agreement. The
action Of the retailers. however, WAS not unan-
u,ous and several of the constituent associations
have declared their intention to live up to that
agreement of which feature 1s the arbitration
Five Eastern associations which announced their
withdrawal from the Boston agreements are those
from New-York City, Philadelphia Connecticut,
Rhode Island and Massachusetts,. The Pennsyl-
conference, and # was announced that the New
York State Association and the Boston Lumber
Trade Association in accord with the principle
of arbitration 1t announced by President White
Of the wholesaler association that All questions
Of classification have hereby ceased between the
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association
and those retail associations which nave sfgnlhed
their withdrawal from the Boston agreement"
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
eoRMAN TO LEAD THE DEMOCRATS.
Questions To Be Considered at Caucus Of
Senators To-day.

Washington. March 5.-The Democratic Sen
ators will hold caucus tomorrow. The prin-
cipal object is to elect successor to Senator
Jones, Of Arkansas, chairman Of the caucus
but they proba bly, will discuss the question of
policy with reference to the treaties now pend
ing. It is the general opinion among Demo-
cratic Senators that Mr.. German will be asked
to resume his old place chairman Of the
caucus
Another question which will probably be
taken up is the appointment of member Of
the Committee Foreign Relations to succeed
Nfr. Bailey, who was excused from service on
that committee by the Senate on Tuesday last
on his own motion. When he retired he sug-
gested Senator Clark, of Montana, his sue
cessor and as there was opposition the sug-
gestfon was adopted and Mr.. Clark was made
a member Of the committee. There is no OBJ
jeotIon to Mr.. Clark a member Of the COM
mittee, but there is a feeling on the part Of
some Of the Senators that the designation Of
member of so important committee should be
left to the caucus and not to an individual Sen
ator It therefore seems probable that the
caucus will ask to be allowed to HI the place
and that Senator Clark will be named. The
vacancies on the Steering Committee also will
he flied
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
GENERAL MILES TALKS OF HIS TRIP
Tells Secretary Hay of Diplomatic COurte-
sizes Shown to Him.

Washington. March 5.-Leutenant General Niles
had long talk to-day with Secretary Hay ABOUT
his recent trip around the world. General Miles
had occasion to visit many United States emoas-
sizes and legations. Moreover he had an oppor-
tunity in take close note OF the SITUATION
in that country subject Of peculiar interest TO
Secretary Hay Just now, in view OF the troubled
state of the Chinese Empire.
General Miles paid tribute to the uniform court
esy and considera ton which had been shown TO
him by United States officials abroad well as
by the dgnitaries and officers Of foreign courts
and It may be that some official acknowledgment
of the latter will be made later on
General Miles had talk with Secretary Moody
presumably with reference to the observations he
had taken of the condition Of the United States
naval forces in the East and of matters connected
with foreign navies which had impressed him.
As for the strictly military notes made on his
extended tour General Miles has included them
in a special report to the President, through the
Secretary Of War. 1t is not known yet whether
II will be deemed polite to make the report pubic
in consequence of its bearing on international mill
tary conditions.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
WABASH STRIKE A LEGAL BATTLE.
Afidavits to Show Why Restraining Order
Should Be Dissolved

St Louis. March The Wabash strike situation
is resolving itself legal battle for the disso
luton Of the injunction granted two days ago
Attorneys for the firsTHeH AMI tFainmen were still
at work to-day the afidayits to be fled IN
court showing why the restraining order shoUI1
not be made permanent. The possibility % thr
fremeu and trainmeu of the Wabash striking
individuals without waiting for word from thsf-
leaders. r. being discussed. u Is stated thac
the men ara ready to go out at moments notice
Unless President Ramsey yields II is further stated
that the engineers conductors. teIsgraphers brake
men and trackmen. 20 the number Of fifty thou
sand, may become involved in the struggle.
RumOrs Of a secret compact between thu mon
and the leaders TO go out. even If Judge Adams
Injunction is not dissolved abundant The
rules 81 the br0thSrhOods prohibit striking with
out sanction of the grand masters of the orders.
At Wabash headquarters everything V8s report
ed quiet with the men still at work.
At an early hour Il conference begun BE-
tween the attorneys for the strikers. "a which
Grand Masters Morrissey and Hannah1n wer~
present also members of the local FIR
men They were in consolidation b~hind closet
doors for time. deciding 4 course of action
to be taken I'm respect to the dissolution Of the IL
junction. At the conclusion 0f the conference g
was announced that the motion FOR dissOIutInr
Of the restraining order would not hH ready FOR
presentation for several days