davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
Status of the Lottery.

1t is told of an East Indian law
student that he once threw his examin-
ers into confusion by declaring matri-
mony to be an Illegal state. "How
so? How so?" he was asked by the
perturbed examiners, many of them
married men. The student smiled
beatifcally Marriage" quoth he,
'is lottery, and lotteries are forbid
den by law"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
OI,.Tlme SNear yEnrtis.

Oaths were constantly heard in so
ciety in London q hundred years ago
and less. So accepted a part OF Lord
Melbourno's speech was the big ID
that Sydney Smith, being anxious to
cut short a conversation with the then
premier Of Great Britain. suggesteu
tnat they shouii as5sulne ere.yec!ng
and everybody to be ID and come TO
the subject
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
Natural Gas in England.

The first town in England to be
lighted by natural gas is Heathfeld,
Sussex. At public meeting of rate
payers it has been resolved to accept
an offer from the Natural Gas Fields
of England to have the streets llluml'
mated by this means at the rate or az
15s. per lamp fer eight months in the
year. HeathEeld is the locality IN
which large sources OF natural gas
abound.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
a. Legislative Hustler.

Mr.. Mudd of Maryland is regarded
as a legislative hustler with good rea-
son. He introduced bill to carry In
RI effect the presidents recommended
ton that anthracite coal be placed OF
the free list twentyfour hours before
t.e presidents message was read.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
Should L!7.te na3Ge Use CT 1t.

The latest southern despeasdo shot
by a sheriff. posse was distinguished
for always carrying Bible as we'll as
a rife Ii he had been more faithful
IN his reading OF the sacred volume he
might have been less inde.atigaole IN
his use of the rife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
saraest Cwaer of American land.

Joha S. Biloy of Aitman. Mo, is
said to be the largest individual land
about 10000 acres, located il seven
states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
Bows q = Find.

Romeo Cooper q 81. Louis boy Of
seven years, while eating raw oysters
the other day, found pearl between
his teeth, Vhich his parnts took to
jeweier and sold fer 500
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09

American Machinery in Germany.
An American Erm is lnt,tln& in
syetem of electrical fire alarm ap-
paratus for the city OF Hanover, ard
las uldor negotiations contracts for
Installation in othor German cites.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-09
ND M. g, COHEN,

DR.. M. 8. COHEN,
The only x-ray Specialist IN Sou'ner"
Arkansas.
chronic Diseases of Men, Women and
Children; Eye, Ear, Nose anc throat
CONSULTATION FREE.
omooe ooo - Main st, over j. B.
Simon Cos store.
PINE BLUFF, ARK.
office Hours: 8 to II, / to p. M, to
Evenings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
METHODIST COMMISSION
is HOLDING SESSION

Chicago, April 9.-The commission
appointed by the order of the last
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church to consider the adj
visibility of revising the caterazum
order of worship began it's work here
yesterday. Those present were:
Bishop S. NJ Merrill, Chicago; Revs.
Jesse w. Jennings, Omaha; w. V.
Kelly, New York; and S. o. Royal,
Hillsboro, Ohio; A. w. Harris, Port
Deposit, Md; Frank Brown, Brook
Ign. The commission elected Bishop
Merrill chairman. The subject was
discussed at length, but no definite
action was taken. A number of ses-
sions will be held as the commission
has a year or more to complete its
work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
PARTIES CLOSELY DIVIDED.
Situation in Cuban House Shown in
Elections

GlCOAtOUS-
Havana, April 9.-The elections
yesterday of officers of the house of
representatives showed the political
parties are very closely divided. The
house was formerly strong against
the administration, but latterly the re-
publican conservatives have claimed
a majority of the members. Yester-
day afternoon Senior Portuondo, ma
tionalist, was elected president of
the house, defeating Garcia, republi.
can, 20 to &c. PortuOndo is from
Santiago. Five other representa-
tives of that province known as radi-
Gals, dissenting from the nationalist
party, voted for Portuondo, who
otherwise would have been defeated.
The republicans succeeded in the
election of Cardinal of Matanzas,
vice president.
The nationalists elected Perez sec
rotary of the house by a.majorIty of
six. The senate has an ample reppb-
lican majority.
Some of the wealthiest planters in
southern Cuba are loading cargoes of
sugar at Cienfuegos to be sent to the
English market in order to expert
ment whether better prices can be
obtained in England than in the
United States.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
WANTED STEAMERS COAL.

Norwegian Captain Intimidated by
Commander of Honduras Boat.
New Orleans, April Capt. War
neckt, of the Norwegian steamer Da
vid. which has arrived from Ceib, Hon
duras, reports that while off the north
coast the Honduran gunboat Tatum
bla compelled him to change his
course and put into Utilla. The Ia
tumbla was short of coal and wanted
a full supply from the David. Nc
troops boarded the David during the
night and the next morning she pro
ceeded to Puerto Cortez harbor and
informed Admiral Coghlan of what
had happened. Two United States wal
vessels went at once in search of the
Tatumbla, but from last accounts had
not located her.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
KENTUCKY; MAN CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF GOV. eoEeEL.
HARD TO GET JURORS
Large Panel Quickly Exhausted With
out Making Any Great Headway
and Aonther Special Venire Is
Called For-Attempt to Have Case
Continued.

Frankfort, KY, April 9.-The trial
of James Howard, charged with kill
ing Governor Goebel, was begun here
yesterday. When the case was called
the defense filed an affidavit asking
for continuance, pleading it
was necessary to subpoena
witnesses. The commonwealth
objected and the court in cham
bers heard the objection. The affida-
Wit of the defense was admitted sub
ject to exceptions for competency and
relevancy.
The examination of jurors was then
begun, but the panel was soon ex-
hausted and a special venire of $50
citizens of Woodford, in an adjoining
county, were ordered to be present in
court this afternoon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
GENERAL STAFF ANNOUNCED.
Four Colonies, Five Lieutenants, EIev
en- Majors and II Captains Raised.

Washington, April 9.-The secre-
tary of war Yesterday announced the
names selected by the board of Of
ficers for the general staff. They in
clude four cOlonels, five lieutenants,
eleven majors and seventeen captains.
The officers selected will be supple
mented by a number of general of
fcers. The present details will not go
into effect until August 10, when the
law creating the general stan becomes
operative. II is not intended to
change the stations. or assignments of
any of the officers detailed upon the
general staff for the president, nor I'M
til they are needed on general staff
work. In the above list some officers
have not yet reached the grade TO
which they have been assigned, but
will be promoted before the law goes
into effect. The board made its selec-
lions from the efficiency records Of
100 officers. Only 40 officers made APP
plication for service on the general
stan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
TRYING TO MoLLIFY
RUSSIAN DoWAoER EMPRESS

Copenhagen, April 9.-It has been
learned that the German emperor
during his recent stay here accom-
plished much in the direction of over
coming the strong antipathy of the
dowager empress of Russia towards
Germany This is said to have been
one of the objects of the emperor's
visit, as he hopes through the dow
ager empress to influence the car
and secure a close understanding be-
tween Russia and Germany. EN-
peror Williams marked attention to
her father, King Christian, made a
deep impression on the dowager en-
press, who was heard to remark:
IF all Germans were like the en-
peror | would be a friend of Ger
many"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
ADLAI STEVENSON LOSES
HAIR AND WHISPERS IN FIRE

Bloomington, April 9.-Adlai Z.
Stevenson, formerly vice president Of
the United States, lost his hair and
mOustache and received painful burns
on the face, head and hands yesterday
while trying 10 extinguish a fire in hls
home. The fire started in bedroom
and when Stevenson rushed into the
room, the curtains were ablaze he
Immediately attacked the flames. Al
most in an instant his hair and nous
tache caught fire and were burned of
and his face blistered. He was forced
TO retreat to save his clothes from
catching fire. The damage to the
house was $1,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
GRAIN BOYCOTT CRITICISED.
Discrimination Of Illinois Association
Condemned by State Board.

Condemned by State Board.
Springfield, H., April 9.-In a de-
cision yesterday afternoon by the
state board of railroad and warehouse
commissioners, the Illinois. Grain
Dealers association is criticised for
establishing a boycott against the indie
pendent grain dealers of the state.
The case is that of ID. II. Curry & Co.
OF Mason City, against the Illinois
Central for discrimination in furnish
ing cars. The commission decided
against the railroad company, and or
ders that an equitable distribution Of
their cars be made.
In passing on the case the commits
sion states it is led to believe there
was an understanding existing between
the Curry company and Illinois Grain
Dealers association, not to handle
the grain of the Farmers Elevator
company at Mason City and that Cur
~ was willing TO agree to anything
to prevent the competing companies
at Mason City from marketing their
grain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
FETED At ST. PAUL
ADMIRAL SchLEY RECEIVED

St. Paul, April admiral Schley
was given an enthusiastic reception
by the citizens Of st. Paul yesterday
as he drove under a veteran and
military escort 10 the state capitol,
where he briefly addressed the soint
session Of the two houses. A pablo
reception was held in the governors
parlOrs afterwards.
In the morning the admiral : ami
party visited Hamline university and
addresses were made to the students
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
KANSAS OVERWHELMINGLY
IN FAVOR OF PROHIBITION

Topeka, April 9.--Returns from all
the towns in Kansas which held cleo
tons Tuesday, disclose the fact that
the vote favoring the enforcing of pro-
hibition law is the most overwhelming
in the history of the state. Special ef-
fort was made by the opponents of
prohibition to make a good showing
at this election and thus pave the way
for a resubmission campaign two
years hence. Only six towns of any
importance in the state voted in IA
vor OF a liberal policy toward saloons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
WRECKS FURNITURE. OF
~ ~ - HoTEL WITH KNuCkLES

DeFbE, Conn, April 9.-John Mum
sen, in a .fiI,of madness, left his home
during the night clad only in his un-
derclothing and visited the Forest no
tel. He broke into the place; wrecked
the bar and furniture, hurled bottles
and glasses through the windows and
proceeded upstairs, continuing his
work of demolition. He did the whole
work of demolition with his bare
knuckles and says he was forced 10 ID
II by the Lord.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13

st. Louis, April "a cablegram re
ceIved at the Wabash headquarters
states that President Ramsey of that
road. will leave Alexandria, Egypt, to-
day with the remains Of his daughter
who died Tuesday at Cairo, and will
arrive in New York April %. Them.
terment will be in st. Louis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
Doblin Reappears.

New York, April 9.-Philip Doblin
the self-confessed perjurer in the Con
gresham Lessler bribery case, and
who was said to have broken down
because of ostracism by his friends,
has reappeared from the sanitarium
where he has been in retreat for two
weeks. It has been rumored that he
will sail in a few days for Europe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
Breaking World Records.

Pensacola, Fla. April S.-World
records are being smashed here with
frequency by ships of the North At
lantic fleet. The Illinois lowered all
records for accuracy with 13-inch
guns, and yesterday the Iowa took the
record with six Founders.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13

were disposed of, bringing s22,s17.
The final total for the two days sale
-964 lots-was S34,S2S. A. Napoleon
album brought S1,775, the highest
price of the day. 1t contained an
lode to Napoleon" 1909.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
MAY ABOLISH CANAL TOLLS

Ottawa, Ont, April Sir MILFORD
LauTier told a delegation from the
Dominion Marine association yester.
day, asking for the abolition of canal
tolls and other restrictions on nayiga-
IiOn, that the government would care
fully consider the matter. The whole
question was how To best divert TO the
Canadian route some of the grain
trade now going To Buffalo and New
York.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
Banquet for Sanger.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 9.-Col.
William Carey Sanger, assistant sec,
rotary OF war, was the guest last night
at an elaborate banquet given by citi-
zens of Chattanooga. Many other
prominent guests were present and
several impromptu speeches were
made. ~
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
PoPE'S VALUABLE GIFTS
TO BE.SEEN AT GREAT FAIR

Rome, April 9.-The Giurnale
dItalie says that the Vatican will be
officially represented at the st. Louis
worlds fair. In the exhibit sent there
will be a number of remarkable his
torical documents and large number
of the Pope's jubilee gifts. A detach-
ment of the papal guard will accom-
pany the exhibit to look after the
treasures.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
PASSES PRIMARY
ELECTION BILL

Lansing, April BY vote of 70
to 13 the house passed the primary
election bill providing for a direct
vote on all nominations including
state officers. An interesting incident
of the debate occurred when Repre-
sentative Wade in declaring that Con
gresham William Alden Smith fav-
ored the passage of the bill, an
nounced that Smith was a candidate
for United States senator.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
BATTLE WITH REBELS s
EXPECTED At CARACAS

Caracas, April Sit is rumored IN
Ia Guayra that the revolutionary
leader Rolando has 100000 cart
ridges at two hours notice from Cara
cas-. A Lattle is expected to be fought
BY April 15.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
SHOT ON THE STREET.
Texas Man Killed in Public Duel over
Family Difficulty.

Sherman, Texas, April 9.-Ben i.
Thompson, cashier of the bank OF
Commerce, Texas, was shot to death
on the public square of this city yes.
terday afternoon by w. E. Stone OF
Texarkana, a salesman for a Dayton
Ohio, house. The -7Qen met on the
street and instantly drew revolvers
and opened fire. Thompson was struck
by one of the first shots and fell
MORALLY wounded, dying a few hours
later. Stone surrendered. II is
stated that the tragedy was a result
of a family difficulty.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
WILL NOT REOPEN CASE.
French War Office Denies Dreyfus
- Will BE Rehabilitated.

French War Office Denies Dreytus
= Will BE Rehabilitated.
Paris, aYIril- 9.-The Dreyfus affair
continues. to fiercely agitate the news
papers, but there is no Indication that
the government will further pursue
the matter, owing to the chambers
adverse vote. : The war Office .yester-
day gave out.a denial. of the published
report that War Minister Andre bad
actually begun the formation of an IN
vestigation committee. This denial is
taken to strengthen the view that the
government is not ready to proceed,
but the anti-government newspapers
assert plans are on foot for a rehabll-
itation of Dreyfus to the point of his
restoration to the army.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
FISHERMAN FOUND DEAD
AT MAcKINAC ISLAND

Mackinac Island, Mich, April o.
The bodies of Captain Henry Hart
we'll and son, Alva Hartwell, were
found on the beach at Round Island
yesterday. It is thought that while
returning from Mackinac island to
their home on Boise Blanc island
their sale boat was wrecked by q
fierce gale.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
In Italian Waters.

Noples, April 9.-The United States
cruiser Albany sailed for Leghorn yes
terday; thence she will go to Villa,
France, and meet Rear Admiral Cot
ton, commander-in-chief. Later the
Albany will proceed to China.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
FREEDOM AGAINST STRIKERS
GUARANTEED TO HOLLANDER

The Hague, April 9.-In spite of the
efforts of the socialists to postpone
the decision of articles of the anti
strike bill in the second chamber of
the states general, article /; guaran-
teeing the freedom of labor against
strikers, was passed yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL HURT.
Receives Injuries in Basketball Team
From Which She Will Die.

Indianapolis, April 9.-AIiss Freida
Pink, an 1S-year-Old senior at the In
dianapOlis high school, and the star
OF the girls basketball team of that
school, is at the point of death as a
result of injuries received in a game
at Charlottesville beween the Indian
apOlis and Crawfordsville teams. Miss
Pink went down in a scrimmage IN
the game, which was a championship
battle, and was kicked in the side, re-
ceiving injuries which will terminate
fatally.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
sympathy to Porter.

Paris, April General Porter has
received the following from President
Roosevelt: ALLOW me to express my
sincere sorrow in your bereavement"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
GOVERNMENT TO DECIDE.
AS to Whether Chinese Indemnity
Shall be Paid in Gold or Silver.


Shall be Paid in Gold or Silver.
Washington, April 9.-The instruc-
tions of the state department to its
representative in China who is con-
Quoting negotiations relative to the
settlement OF the indemnity, look to
the relation of independence while,
faithfully carrying out the engage
ments entered. into. by the United
States in the Pekin agreement. Conse-
quently the bond which China will dee
liver to this agent will stipulate sim
ply for the payments of installments
OF the indemnity on the basis ex-
pressed at the date of the agreement
signed in 1900. Whether. the United
States will exact the payments in gold
or silver concerns no other nation in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13

our own view, and the other nations
party to the agreement are permitted
to likewise exercise their discretion
as to the basis upon which they will
settle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
Library Rrinus 500.

New York, April AT the cen
GLIDING sale OF the library OF the late
Peter Marie books and manuscripts
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13
WIND DEALS DEATH
CYCLONE VISITS TWO COUNTIES
IN ARKANSAS.
LOSS OF LIFE is LARGE

Storm is Three Miles Wide and Races
Everything in Its Path Houses
Carried Several Hundred Feet
Tornado Does Great Damage in
Alabama, Killing Twelve Persons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-04-13

Little Rock, Ark. April "a cy-
clone three miles wide passed through
Cleburne and White counties here,
razing everything in its path. At
Little Red, Is miles from JudsOnia.
seven or eight persons in one house
were killed, the survivor being an in.
FAINT. Near Pangburn a man named
Williams was blown of the mountain
side and killed. Many are reported
injured and it is feared the loss of
life is large.
Houses were picked up and carried
several hundred feet. Two persons
were killed at Heber, Cleburne
county.
In Alabama Also. -.
HanceviIle, Ala, April "a lorna
do passed over HOpewell, north of
here yesterday. Twelve persons are
dead. four fatally injured and a dozen
more or less seriously hurt, while the
destruction of property is heavy.
Buildings were tossed about like
paper boxes and several structures
blown 400 yards or more. The body
OF Henry Mccoy, who was a prOmin-
ent farmer was blown 200 yards
and landed in a sand pit. The house
of Mrs. John Norton was blown down
but the family escaped by crawling
under the bed while the timber and
brick fell on top OF the bed, breaking
the force Of the fall The houses Of
the Oden and Griffin families were
smashed to splinters and IL seems
marvellous that any Of the occupants
escaped death.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-08
A ROLLING PALACE.

Washington, March 31.-The
special train on which the presl-
dent will leave here tomorrow for
his western trip will be furnished
by the Pennsylvania railroad and
will be one of the finest ever run
out of Washington. 1t has been
specially decorated and equipped
for the trip. 1t will consist of
Six cars, manned by a picked
crew, with conductor VIM. II.
johnson, who has been with the
president on many trips, in
charge. Spencer Murray will be
in charge of the Presidents car,
which will be the private car
Elysian. 1t has a parlor and ob.
servation compartment, three
state sleeping rooms, a dining
room, two sleeper sections, a
kitchen and sleeping section for
servants. The other cars of the
train will be the Texas, com
partment sleeper; the st. James,
a diner; the Sengal, a section
sleeper; the Atlantic, cembina-
ton butfett and baggage car, and
n regular baggage car. The trip
will continne from April l to
juno 5-nine weeks and three
days. During that time the pres
ldeut will travel about 14,OOO
miles.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-08
ROOSEVELT IN PITTSBURG.

Pittsburg, Pa, April .-Presi.
dent Roosevelt viewed the seen.
cry around the famous Horse
Shoe curve this afternoon from a
seat in The cab of = locomotive
attached to his SPECIAL train, and
after a ride of fifty miles express
ed himself az delighted with his
experience. In the cab with him
were Secretary Loeb, Trainmas
ter A. h Keiser, Special Engi-
neer Robert McLeon, the regular
engineer, III r. Mccormick, and
Fireman II. w. Hunter. AS he
took his seat the President re-
marked that, being a member of
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, he thought he ought to take
his turn at feeding the furnace,
but he did not do so. At CALI
then the president went back to
his car, rather dusty and grimy.
but enthusiastic over his novel
ride. No record breaking time
was made while the president
sat in the cab, the speed Of tho
train not reaching over forty five
miles an hour.
Outside of his ride on the en-
gine the president passed an un-
eventful day, devoting a large
portion of it to reading. Brief
stops were made at Baltimore.
Harrisburg and Altoona, but only
at one place did the president
make a speech. A large crowd
met his train at Harrisburg, and
although no speech was scheduled
for this place President Roose-
velt appeared on the rear plat
form of his car and delivered a
short address, which was received
with cheers.