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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
Y. NJ. 6. A. ANNIVERSARY
Sixteen Years Since It's Organization
to Be Celebrated

On Friday evening, February 4, 1881
the pastors of Pine Bluff, together
with several young men from the diff
ferent churches Of the city met to
consider the needs Of the young men
in the city. They felt that some in
Guence must be put into operation
whereby some of the powers for evil
could be overcome. These men, with
farsighted business sense and hearts
dgloW with love for God and men,
decided that the best and only move
lnent 20 put on foot WAS the Young
Mems Christian association.
The growth of the work in the city
testifes to their sound judgment and
keen insight into the best ways of up.
lifting men. The charter members
should be proud of the good work that
las been done by the organization they
Tut forward. For sixteen years the
Young Mems Christian association
Las been the only open door during
the week where the young man could
so to spend his leisure hours among
influences that would uplift, and refine
the best in young men and boys.
The association was permanently Or
ECi1o%- 0vnnine Fnhr,1 q ,.1y
Il, 1877, with Mr. J. G. Lawton, pref
dent; Mr.. J. w. Crawford, vice-presi-
dent; Mr. J. F. Kenward secretary:
Mr. V. o. Alexander, treasurer. Nine
teen men were enrolled as charter
members. as follows: Messrs Sam Y.
I. Knox, w. H. Fox, E. l.. Colburn,
A. O. Edwards, A. Holland, R. H. M.
Mills, F. E. Renfrow, John E. Pittman,
V. O. Alexander, T. A. Smith, w. w.
Andrews, J. F. Kenward, ]. w. Craw-
ford. w. B. Alexander H. G. Fox, J..
f. Taylor, John G. Lawton, E. D. Rus
sell. T. B. Lyle.
On Friday. February 13, the
sixteenth anniversary of the associa-
ton will be held in the First Presby-
terian church to rejoice over the
growth of the seed planted by the fore
going gentlemen just sixteen years
ago From the little seed thus sown
it has grown to great spreading tree
giving shade and shelter to numbers
of young men and boys. God has sure
ly blessed the earnest efforts of these
ment and today, as never before. is
the work needed. Never before has
it been SO hard for young man to
withstand the temptations which as
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TO L.EGISLATuR RE
Little Rock May Carry Its Fight
Against Altheimer Branch.

bill may be introduced into the
legislature at an early day relative
Il the operation of more trains by
the Cotton Belt on the Altheimc
branch, as the result of a meeting of
the transportation committee at the
beard of trade yesterday, says the Lit
tie Rock Gazette All the members of
the committee were not present, but
those who We're in attendance drafted
a resolution which will not be made
public until it has been signed by
the rest.
It's purport is strong protest against
the operation of only two trains day
on the Altheimer branch, affording nc
convenience to residents along the
route for visiting Little Rock, and
compelling theim to stay over here
twice as long as people coming in Oy-
er other roads.
The members of the committee are
deteflned 10 HenL Ior Detter cohul-
tons on the line Complaints are
coming in at the board of trade every
day on the existing order of things,
which is characterized as utter indif-
ference on the part of the Cotton Belt
road to Little Rock.
Unless immediate relief is receiv-
ed at the hands of the Cotton Belt Of
fcials, who have heretofore respond
ed to requests by refusals, bill will
he introduced in one of the branches
c, the legislature looking toward a
law to remedy the matter complain
ed Of.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
Insurance Clause Knocked Out

Little Rock, Feb. By vote of 5
to 4 the senate judiciary committee
last night decided to eliminate the in
surance feature from the King anti.
trust bill, and the measure will be so
reported to the senate. Senator Hardy
will submit a minority report and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
LOOKING FOR LOST RELATIVES
Left New York in 1876 to Locate IA
Arkansas.

The Graphic has received the fol-
lowing letter from Philip A Smith,
lock box 9l5, Fishkill Landing, N. Y,
which it prints herewith, as it may
be read by some one who may be able
70 give Mr. Smith the information he
desires:
''Will you please send me two copies
of your weekly paper, different num-
bers? Two or three weeks back will
answer. Con Kelleher wishes to trace
relatives that went from Newburgh,
Orange county, in 1876, to Arkansas.
am not sure as to the place. The
relatives he desires to locate are Mr..
and Mrs. Bartholomew O'Neal. Mrs.
ONeals maiden name was Costello"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05

the matter will be fought out on the
floor of the senate The committee
will recommend that the remaining fea-
lures of the bill be passed. One mem
Der of the committee was ill and nc.
present. He would have voted against
the insurance claus, making the vote
c to 4.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
O'NeaI-Ma artin.

Marriage licenses was granted to
C. f. O'Neal age twenty two, and Miss
Willie Martin, age eighteen. Mr.
O'Neal is painter of this city and
Miss Martin is daughter of Mrs
w. E. Martin, who resides at Fourth
avenue and Walnut street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
QUIT BUSINESS

"Mr. Plaster Of Paris" Company Dis.
bands Here.
The manager of "Mr. Plaster of
Paris did not get his plaster we'll
Mixed and it not only did not stick, but
sff1l from together here last night. The
play was poor. There are some good
players with the show but they had
nothing to do. The company sold
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
Pardon for jefferson County Mar

TIT WITT oo'' 000''ey "'o'
j. j. Harvill, Jefferson county, con-
victed in Pine Bluff police court Janu-
ary, 25, 1902, of carrying a pistol and
fined $50, has been pardoned by Gov.
Davis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05

their scenery to Mr.. Charles Senyard
to be used in the summer theatec at
Bell park It consits of two nice set
tings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05

Mr. and Mrs F. NJ Bach, of New
York City, will arrive today to be the
guest Of Mrs. ]. C. Schloss. and fam.
lily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-05
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.
!. + T. i. + j. + + i. i j. + T. i. + i. +

+. j Arnold, a turf plunger, bet
thousands of dollars in the Hot Springs
pool rooms yesterday on AutOlight.
His own horse, Bessie Mccarthy, won.
Arnold thought Bessie Mccarthy had
no chance to win.
Franklin county has been visited
by a heavy rain and hail storm.
Jesse Wright, indicted at Eureka
Springs. for shooting Horace Smith.
surrendered by bondsmen.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
Gala Week Closes.

Gala Week in DeLand closed at IL
o'clock Saturday night, when the
tents and booths were taken down
and the street put in good condition
for Sunday. The Thompson Carnival
Company left at noon Sunday for st.
Augustine, where they conducts show
this week. Next week they 20 to
Daytona. The entire week was given
over to gayety. Crowds thrOnged tie
streets every day and night. Finan.
cially the show was not pronounced a
great success by DeLand merchants,
as their business was no better, if as
good as usual. But the ladies and
children had an opportunity to see
the shows something they cannot
avail themselves of every year in
Jacksonville like most of the men. Ii
our people decide to have another
gala week next year, they should be-
gin sooner to make the necessary ar
rangements-and thus be ready to
have special sales, ETC., 80 as to get
something out of the affair.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
A Cold Wave.

The coolest snap in several weeks
took place on Tuesday and Wednes-
day morning. On Monday, a strong,
hot wind blew from the southwest,
sending the mercury up to 81 in the
shade. This continued till I o'clock
in the evening, when a rain came,
and with it quite cool breeze. The
wind then changed to the northwest.
On Tuesday the mercury fell to II TO
IS. 1t continued cool all day Tues.
day. Owing to the tender condition
of the orange and peach trees, great
deal of anxiety was caused, and pre-
parations were made by many to fire
their groves. On Wednesday morn.
ing the mercury fell to %. and in some
low places to "a. A slight breeze
kept up all night, fortunately, which
prevented the frost from settling,
and little damage was done. In eX
posed places the tender growth and
bloom of the orange was killed on the
outside of the trees. Where groves
were fired no damage was done to
amount to anything. Even little
fire accomplished great results. A
most severe storm has ragged through
out the North and West, and great
damage was done to life and property.
The weather in Florida has since
moderated, and Is now as fine as could
be desired.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
PORT 0aAHcE,
special Correspondence

Special Correspondence.
Port Orange, February 16.-Valen'
tine day was observed as usual with
love missives by our young folks.
On'Sunday there were two weddings
in our town, one white and one black.
The white couple coupled were Mr..
Willis Johnson of this place, our depot
agent, and the bride Miss Clara
johnson of Tampa. They were mar
ried by Justice of the Peace Karnes
at the home of Mr.. Wesley johnson.
The colored wedding was one of the
servants Of the hotel. The ceremony
took place at the colored church.
Most of the guests of the hotel at.
tended.
Mr. Russell, one of our sick visitors
who has been scarcely able to walk
even with crutches, thought the
weather was too hot here for him,
started off alone to his home in Mich
igan and arrived safely.
The weekly euchre party met on
Tuesday night at the home of Mrs.
Knapp.
The hop, which meets every two
weeks, had a good time Friday night.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
EKp0RIA.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Emporia, February l7.-Mrs. M. Nj.
Minor and daughter, Marie, returned
Sunday from Jacksonville.
Quite large crowd of white peo-
pie attended the negro church at Ed
ridge Sunday.
The woods was set on fire by some
one few days ago, but no harm was
done.
Mrs. J. w. Frank returned last week
from pleasant visit to friends in
Jacksonville.
Mrs John l.. Howard of Jackson
Vile is visiting friends in this place.
Miss Ada Hockey has gone to De-
Land for few days.
Young man, be more careful next
time you 60 sparkling on Monday
night and don't stay in an overhead ed
room until the respiration is like
beads on your forehead and then 60
riding without your overcoat.
Mr.. J. P. Felt's brother and wife
are visiting him. This is their first
trip to Florida.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
MRS. MATHES BRINGS SUIT.
Action Filed Against Mr.. StetsOn fol
$4,000 In United States Court.

In addition to the suit which has
begun against him in the state courts
by DR.. J. F. Forbes, president of the
University, John B. Stetson is to be
sued in the United States District
Court by Mrs. w. D. Mathes for al
legged libel and SANDER. The action
is for $25O,0OO, the same sum as is
claimed in the Forbes suit.
The papers we're served on MIR. Stet.
son Saturday at DeLand by Deputy
United States Marshal w. II. McCor.
mick. The papers cite that John B.
Stetson, a citizen of Pennsylvania, Is
summoned to appear before the
United States Court the first Monday
in April to answer unto Lena B. Ma
thes by George NJ. Mathes, her next
friend, and citizen of Florida, in g
suit for libel and SANDER in the SUI
If $3.50, 900.
Mr.. Stetson had just finished break
fast when approached by Deputy
MARSHAL Mccormick. He read the
paper without comment. Major St
Clair-Abrams il her attorney.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
Free Delivery of Mail for Deland.

Mayor Fish has taken up the mat.
ter of the free delivery of mail with
the government at Washington. The
bill which, if passed, will give DeLand
free delivery is known as Bill No. 900,
there being 900 towns in the United
States that would be effected by the
proposed law. Congressman Davis,
in reply to the mayors letter writes
as fol lows:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. s.
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
February II, 1908.
Hon. o. F. Fish, Mayor of DeLand:
My Dear Sir-I am in receipt of
your esteemed favor in reference to
Senate Bill 909, which proposes to eX-
tend free delivery system to towns of
less population than the present law
extends.
l shall be very glad indeed to do
what | can to further the passage of
this bill, and | am heartily in favor of
it. had conversation this morn
ing with Mr.. Loud, the Chairman of
the Committee on Postotfices and
Post-Roads, and he tells me that he
does not think it possible for this bill
to pass during the present session OF
Congress. infer from what he said
4, l,,N q H., -. i i 4.
inexpedient to report the bill during
the present short session, although
Mr.. Loud said he himself favored the
bill However, hope we may get an
opportunity to vote upon it in the
House, and if we do shall certainly
give it my support.
Very truly yours,
ROBT. w. DAVIS.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

There IL more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced 1t local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing to
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, Is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t IL taken internally In doses
from 10 drops TO teaspoonful. 1t acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case It fails to cure. Send for Giro llars
and testimonials.
Address, FIJI. CHENEY co., Toledo, O.
Sold By Druggtsts TO.
Halls RsmAG Pulls are the BEST
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
DeLand vs.. DaytOna Public School.

There will be game of eball in
DeLand on Saturday between the De-
Land and Daytona public school
teams, at the athletic field. An adj.
mission fee of rs cts. will be Charged;
children, Is cents. The DeLand team
will consist of the following players:
Laurence Bolts, shortstop.
Ernest Hill, FIRST.
Herbert Banta, pitch.
H. Poser, catch.
Charlie Allen, second.
Eugene McElroy, third.
Horace Hanscomb, left.
Tom Grow, center.
Tom Hays, right.
Will Page and Carl Walker, subs.
The lineup of the Daytona team 10
not yet known here. The team will,
however, be selected from the follow
ing players: Ned Trumbower, viii
Christie, Roy Barnes, Carl Sparks,
Waldo Dunkbe, Charlie Ludwig, Bill.
lie Baggett, Alfred Malby, William
Roxy, Rel Randall, Grover Odum,
Harry Warner.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
A Fine Booklet.

The NEWS has received from the
Jacksonville Board of Trade a copy
of the illustrated book just issued by
that body. The book consists of 2l2
pages exc inches, and is full of full
page half.tones showing new business
and residence buildings, printed on
fine enameled paper, and complete
history of the town, this being printed
on deckel-edge laid paper. The book
is a great ad. for the town and shows
what a wide.awake board of trade
can do.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
:, Acks and Squibs
From ROunder

ooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo
Uncle SAM has seventy thousa nd
~ post Offices = and seventy thou
sand good republican postmasters.
Puring the past few years two thou
sand Offices have been discontinued
as aNesult of the rural delivery of
mails; the new offices established in
recent years do not keep pace with
those discontinued. Another evidence
of the rampant spirit of consolida.
tion.
Politically speaking, this year will
be quiet-kind OF lull before the
storm, as it were. "A few early
worms" will venture out, but most of
them will be trod upon. Next year
promises to be hummer.
~
Every state newspaper one picks
up nowadays contains one or more
items about stock.raising-about some
new company fencing several thou
sand acres and purchasing improved
stock. Florida's natural industry is
stock.raising. All the lands of Volu-
STA county, for instance, are suited
tor this industry. A few thousand
acres will pay better in sugar, garden
truck, oranges, pineapples, etc. But
the main industry-the mainstay OF
the cOunty-must continue as it has
in the past, in stOck-raising. Rounder
ia a true prophet, and it will be less
than three years before this fact is
brought face to face with the reader.
Remember what Rounder told you
about there being no disastrous cold
this winter. Rounder does not like
to say: ~ told you So" But he did.
Rounder is the wisest man, the truest
prophet, the most fortunate prognos,
.ticator, in seven states. And withal,
he is modest about it. FOUNDER.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
FOUR MEN 60 TO THE PEN.
Marshal, Tillman, Baldwin and wy
ant, All Negroes:

J. 3. Marshal, who pleaded guilty
last week to breaking and entering
Dreka's warehouse, was sentenced to
the state penitentiary for 10 years
Tillman and Baldwin we're convicted
of the same offense and we're sen.
fenced to Ave years each.
William w. Wyant, for break.
ing into the railway station at Or
ange City Junction, was sentenced to
the pen for one year.
Jerry Griffin, for carrying concealed
weapons, was given six months in the
county Jail. Jerry will feel very
much at home the. re has just
finished serving term Or a minor
offense.
Archie Walker, for assault and bat
terry, was fined $40 and costs.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
Death Of w. H. Morrison.

William II. Morrison of Seville, one
of the best known citizens of the
North End, died on Monday, from a
complication of diseases. Mr.. Nor.
rison was large cattie.owner, tur'
pentine operator and distiller, and
some years ago was quite prominent
In county politics.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
DaytOna Beats BlOOmer Girls.

The Daytona "ball" team played
the Chicago Bloomer Girls on Tues
day. The main members of the Day.
tona team we're Kurtz and Bennett of
DeLand, Williams and Hopkins #
New Smyrna. The Daytona team
won by score Of s to l.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

The foundations for the new station
at DeLand Junction have been laid
and a crew of carpenters are now at
work. 1t will require about six weeks
to complete the building. The trees
promised by the Board of Trade
should be planted during the season,
and the other promised improvements
should begin at once.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
OrmOnd Boys Win Again.

The St. Augustine ball teams chose
nine of their best players and went to
Ormond last Saturday, for game
with the Ormond team. The score
was 10 to 0 in favor of Ormond. 1t
was a rather mean trick to beat the
visitors so bad.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

Marshal stevenson serves notice on
dog owners that they must pay their
dog tax at once or the "varmints''
will be killed on sight. The town can
spare number of the dogs seen on
the streets daily.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

So far this month there has been no
council meeting. The work of the
city at present Is only routine, and
this Is progressing in the usual man
ner. A special meeting will probably
be held next week.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

Stops the Cough and Works or the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price, 25 cents.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

For rubber stamps, pads, daters,
stencils, printing outfits, call at The
NEWS Office.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20

PERSONAL AND NEWS ITEMS.
Rev. William Ashmead Schaeffer,
DID,, had the misfortune to break his
left ankle Tuesday. The reverend
gentlema an has not been feeling very
we'll for some time and while in the
bath room Tuesday morning tainted.
1t is presumed that in falling his
ankle doubled under him, causing the
fracture.
The young child of Cecil Barnett
met with what might have been a
fatal mishap few days ago. Mrs.
Barnett, with the child, was visiting
1t the home of her father, w, G..
sparks, when the little one found its
way to the family medicine chest and
drank several ounces of carbolic acid.
The prompt assistance of two ply
sicians saved the child's life and it is
now past all danger.
w. H. Peters has raft duck caught
by Leon Vann with hook and line at
Palm Beach. He is perfectly gentle
and gobbles up a big share of food
every time it Is handed out. Capt.
Vann caught three ducks at one throw
with a cast net once. He was watch.
ing quite number feeding along
some sawgrass and when a number
turned tail and went down, he m ade 4
rush and casting his big mullet net
succeeded in getting three.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
Military Land Warranfa.

military Land WARRANTS,
$500 paid persons telling who has
one, whether I buy or not. r. K.
Kelley, Kansas City, Mo. 3.6
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1903-02-20
DAY1OKA.
In the Gazette-News.
THE CITY ELECTION.

Items from the Gazette-News.
THE CITY ELECTION.
Wednesday the municipal election
was held in Daytona, and it proved to
be a very spirited battle of ballots
A total of 2l2 votes were cast, Of
which were illegal.
The following we're the officers:
Mayor. p. Thomas.
Clerk. w. Wilkinson.
AssessOr-Geo. E. Porter.
Collector-H. F. Douglass.
Treasurer-Frank T. Peck.
Councilmen-A.M cF. Porter, B. N.
Stevens and Edw. G. Harris.
The total vote cast was as follows:
For Mayor.
John B. Parkinson. ................ 70
John P. Thomas. .................l 26
For Clerk.
j. W. Wilkinson. ....... -. ......1 1854
For Assessor.
Geo. +. Porter. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l2O
w. G. Hobbs 40
For Collector.
b, +. douglass ................,.. l26
Graham Thompson ............... 56
For Treasurer.
Frank T. Peck ....................l 66
For Councilmen.
A. McF. Porter. LOG
rhos. l.. Rodgers. ............... 81
E. G. Harris 100
J. NJ. Osborn ................... "A
J. c. Pettepher. "a
3. N. Stevens. ........... ......... l3l
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