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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-19
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An Unusual Girl

departments was about to open and the
girl determined to be represented in
the floral display Out Of her limited
savings She bought flowers and work
ed out her revolutionary designs ana
carried them to the exposition Then
she waited for the verdict Would
the judges be as conservative as her
late master? Was there no chance for
advancement along the line of decora-
tive art? She waited in deepest anx-
iety.
And 10. they gave her two first priz
es and one second prize, and COM
mended her entire display in fattering
terms. She cried little over her
triumph and then wiped her eyes and
set to work again.
Her success at the fair brought her
some orders, but they were not par
| ticularly remunerative because she
had to buy all the flowers with which
she filled them. And then one day
came windfall.
A worthy gentleman who knew Of
her ambition asked her one day if she
didn't want the brick work of an aban-
doned greenhouse. He had been inter
ested in raising plants and flowers.
but owing to the lack Of time for per-
sonal attention he had given it up.
What is the price?" queried the girl
a little breathlessly.
He looked at her anxious face.
Well" he said, y guess I'll let L,
all go for ten dollars"
The girl breathed easier. Ten dol
lars was a goodly sum, but it was not
beyond her reach.
Give me the refusal until tomor.
row." she said, "and I'll have look
at the stuff"
And the upshot was that she made a
big hole in her modest capital by buy
ing the old material and having it
carted to her home, job which she
| super CSCly SISp VI lliS way
Then there was lumber to be bought
She made her plans and knew what
she wanted. and she boldly sought a
prominent lumber dealer with whom
she had a slight acquaintance.
She explained the situation as brief
ly as she could, while he gravely lis
tened.
"You want this on credit?" he said
I'm obliged to buy on credit" she
replied.
ct will be burden to carry this
debt he warned her
There is no other way, she said
Are you not afraid?" he asked her
Pm afraid OF nothing save SICK
ness, and l have no time to think o
t that" she answered.
He smiled.
And you have no security.
J She shook ner head.
\ Nothing but my promise to pay.
| And you think that is enough
, G looked at ilIu d IlttlS ahAiCu'i'
, 4 will give you my note" she hastl
t 'y told him.
r And you can get an endoser?" NJ
e asked.
t She nodded vigorously.
t 4 will indorse it myself she SAID
Il The lumberman suddenly laughee
t Then he Strengthened his face
"The Endorsement is accepted Il
j. rrayely said. THE lumber Will be de
livered as you require it and you WI
t be given all the time that is reason
Il bly, necessary in paying for IT. wal
Won to come in occasionally and Il
v me know how things are progressln'
o That's all"
: 81 will" she said as she arose to e
e THANK you" she added and put OF
d her hand. "I'll send you an invitatlo
to the opening"
y, He smillingly shook her hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-19
Forestalled by Nature.

Tn, following racy retort made by
a brilliant woman at recent dinner
party was as smart as it was well
deserved. An indiscreet guest of he
male persuasion ventured to ren7 *
that "Woman's chief m ssion Ia -
was to make fools cf mpn Nd1i
ing the state nnt." re'' -
il 0ues,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-19
Always Drinks, Never Drunk.


N9tftre pro"ides the wasp in most
seasons with natural food III the form
ot ineaofs. says the Fruit Grower, and
1; 'e aer want of power to resist
ten. en- which drives it to the most
samples Of hanging fruit, just
'rrnkard is driven to the ''ac.
link" The wasp is "a ravag.
.saniac," and, failing home
5les. must be summarily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
GEAR SHALL NAME
 MEMBERS OF COURT
MINISTER BOWEN READY FOR
 WORK ON PROTOCOL TO BE SENT TO THE HAGUE TO SET. TILE PREFERENTIAL QUESTION.

Washington, March 2S-Minister Bowen hopes to begin work during She present week with the diplomatic repIS sentatives of the Venezuelan blockaClng powers on the protocol for sending The Hague arbit. ation tribunal the qu, ton whether these nations shall have preferential treatment in the payment of claims of their citizens against Venezuela MT Bowen heretofore has submitted to the British ambassador the draft of a proto- co! for the purpose stated, a notable feature of which Is that the ezar of Russia shall name the members of the court. It is known that the allies intend to offer some amendments to the draft prepared by Venezuela's representatives. but their nature has not been made known, although one of them is believed to be regarding the proposition relative to the czar, as there is thought to be some objection on their part to that mon- arch assuming the function of naming the members Of the court
 MT. Bowen is anxious to have the work completed as soon as possible and will urge this on the allies representatives.
 According 10 the terms of the protocol or February 13. the first payment of the 3O per cent of the customs receipts of LaGuayra and Puerto Cabello for the month of March are to be paid to the representative of the Bank of England ot Caracas. on the first of April. This will form the nucleus of the fund with which Is to be paid the claims of the various nations that are adjudicated by the mixed commissions which are to sit In Caracas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
ADMIRAL DEWEY
 AGAIN CRITICISED
N-AMERicAN ALLIANCE OF PENNSYLVANIA SAYS HIS RE- MARKS WERE uNcALLED FOR AND RESULT Or PREJUDICE.

Pittsburg, Pa., March 29-Delegates of western branches of the German-Ameri- can e'liance of Pennsylvania today passed the following resolution, which was called forth by remarks attributed to Admiral Dewey concerning the German navy:
 Resolved, The recent disparaging and uncalled for remarks of Admiral Dewey about the German navy were, if the press has quoted him correctly, unworthy of a naval officer of his rank Coupled as his undiplomatic statement was with an eulogy of Great Britain's friendship for America, 1t would seem that the admirars s discourtesy to Germany was prompted rather by social prejudices, than by true patriotism.
 "A composite people like our own is bound by congenial and cultured ties to Germany no less than to England. To needlessly offend a people to whom we are closely related, and to whom we owe so much, must arouse the disspproval Of every fair minded American and as true Americans we should endeayor to under stand and appreciate the various factors that have contributed to our civilization. 1t is 6 menace to our land to have our na- tional issues depend upon men whose visions are clouded by racial prejudice. In military and naval affairs the judg ment of such man cannot be relied upon, because he is fpso facto unable to ascer- tain our own weakness and the real strength of foreign nation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
STORM AT NEWeERNE, N. c.
Mouse and Trent Present Scene AL
 most Equal to Atlantic.

Newberne. N. c. March 29.-A severe wind and rain storm struck this city last night and has been raging all day. The Neuse and Trent rivers today presented scenes almost equal to the Atlantic on a rough day. being white from shore to shore. In some portions of the city streets are impossible and down on Union Point people have to be taken from the!r houses in boats the tide covering tho first floor of their homes.
 Grave apprehension is felt for the fish ermen who left the city yesterday noon. as 1t is thought they were struck by the gale when they were miles from land. All prospects for a successful and early truck season are doomed. as the wind has blown the peas fiat to the earth. A little snow fell early in the morning.
 Reports from Lagrange, about forty miles from this city, say snow was fall- ing fast at 9:30 a m.
 Much damage was done to small crafts around the city, as they broke loose from their moorings. dashed to pieces and sank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30

@ HICAGo. March 2e = Gustavus 1 Franklin Swift. president of the
 O Swift Packing company. died at his home. 4s4 Ellis avenue, early today of internal hemorrhages resulting from surgical operation performed March 22 for an affection of the gall bladder. MT. Swift was s years of age. His death was entirely unexpected. He had given every indication of recovery and all dan ger was considered passed MT Swift had been suffering for some time with bladder trauble, and a week ago an op- eration was determined upon to give him relief. It was not expected that the oper- ation would prove especially dangerous, and nothing happened to cause a change in this hopefulness until this morning. His improvement was stopped suddenly by hemorrhage which the doctors were unable to check and which caused his death in a short time No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
 Gustavus Franklin Swift began his business career as a butcher and died leaving a fortune estimated from 7,00O, GOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
YALE STUDENT ENDS
 LIFE WITH BULLET
HERMAN BOWMAN EsHER, SON OF A PROMINENT LAWYER OF GIL cAeo, COMMITS SUICIDE IN A NEW YORK HOTEL.

New York, March 29--Herman Bowman Esher, 25 years of age of Chicago, said to be a student at Yale university, killed himself by putting a bullet through his head today in his room at the Hotel Man haitian in this city. From letters in the young mans room, there were found in- dications that he had been greatly wor- ried over something, presumably busi- ness matters. but the letters gave little clue as to the cause of his trouble.
 On a table in the room was found a penciled note which said: Please notify my parents, D. B. Esher, 234 Winchester avenue. also notify R. M Fairbanks, 22 College street, New Haven, Conn.
 Coroner Jackson opened letter ad- dressed to R. M. Fairbanks in which the writer said he was afflicted with a severe form of tuberculosis and that he had left New Haven because he did not think the air good for him.
 Was of Prominent Family.
 Chicago, March 29.-Herman Bowman Esher, who killed himself at the Manhat- tan hotel in New York today, was the only son Of Edward B. Esher, a lawyer of this city, and was a grandson of Bishop Bowman of the Evangelical church. He was 20 years old.
 When seen tonight the father could of fer no explanation of his sons act and was unable to account for the young mans visit to New York.
 R. M. Fairbanks, to whom the suicide left letter, is the son of Senator Fair banks of Indiana, Mir. Esher says, and was his sons most intimate friend at Yale.
 Very Popular m College.
 New Haven. Conn, March G9.-Bowman Esner was member of the class of 1905 at Yale university and was one Of the most popular men in the university. He was a member of the Yale Daily News editorial board and a prominent candi- date for the chairmanship of the board of editors next term. He was the orator of his class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather. Washington, March 29.-Forecast for Alabama: Rain Monday; Tuesday fair, cooler; winds north to northeast.
 PJe One. Waters are slowly rising at Greenvllle. Anti-canteen law has worked badly. Burdick case reopened today. Many nails found in mans stomach
 Page Two. Gossip from Montgomery. Morgan to give nation museum of art. Murder committed on sheep ranch.
 Page Three. Railroad assessments increased. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. pr. Mooney breaches eloquent sermon. Man dying at jail of hydrophobia. Insurance rates discussed. Baseball game with Chicago today.
 Page Six. Union labor men busy at Lowell
 Page Seven. Children's page.
 Page Eight. {. womens fashions.
 Page Nine. Saturdays market reports. 7 Page Ten. Curious things in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
GOOD WEATHER AT MEMPHIS
Montgomery Handicap Will be Run
 Over Fast Track.

Memphis. March 2o.-The indications to- night are that the Montgomery handicap. the first of the big al!-aged stakes, will be run over fast track. The weather is clear and cool, and the indicat tons are for fair weather tomorrow The city is filled with visitors and one of the largest crowds ever seen at the local track is ex- pected to be present. The packers and admirers of McChesney, the favorite for the feature race. are confident. of the success of their champion. while W. A. Swift and Flo Carlin,' the Tichenor entry, and Ordnung. owned by John w. Schorr, the local Memphis turfman, have a strong following.
 George Odom. the crack eastern jockey. will arrive early tomorrow and will have the mount of McChesney. Pullman will ride Ordnung and Robbins will be astride the light-weighted Flo Carline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
GUSTAVUS. .F.0 SWIFT
 DIES-OF CARRIAGE
We'll Known Chicago Packer SucCumbS to Operation for Bad der Trouble Performed March 22-Ae Originated Present Packing System and Accumulated
 Fortune of Nearly$lOOOOOO0,

to s1OOoO,O 900. This fortune was made in the course of lforty-five years. He was born at Sandwich Mass, in June, 1889. He opened a small' butcher shop in his native town. He'removed to Boston when he was less than 90 years old. He re- mained In Boston until 1875 when he came to Chicago. In this city he engaged in the same business which he had left in Massachusetts and developed the idea of shipping live cattle to eastern mar kets. In 1877 he evolved plans for the first refrigeratlng car and dressed meats, instead of live animals. were shipped to eastern cities. He was the pioneer in this kind of business.
 MT. Swift not only was the oldest packer" at the time of his death, but he was the originator of the method that has made many large fortunes. From the small plant started in 1877 has developed a great corporation with branches in St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Omaha St. Paul and Fort Worth, Tex, and with distributing offices In every important city and town in the United States and with representatives in the largest cities of Europe. Asia and Africa It's employees number 22.607. Upon it's capital stock of s25, ,O0O, 0oO the sales of 1902 exceeded s20O, 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
GAL.PROFESSION IN
 LEAD IN THE U. 5. SENATE
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington, March 2s.-(SpeciaD.-The law is the prevailing profession of the mtmSsfs Of <he uor,r t,anch of con- gross, according to the new Congressional Record.
 For the first time in several years all of the states are represented in the sen- ate, and about three-fourths of the num- Der of members are lawyers. Out of the balance one is a oivil engineer, two are doctors, three are newspaper men and the others are bankers, miners, business men and just plain politicians. The aver age age is found to be 56. with Senator Pettus of Alabama the oldest, S2, and Senator Bailey of Texas the youngest 40. Senator Pettus is a survivor of the Mex ican war, while twenty-five members fought in the Civil war. Of college grad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
TITUS IS RElNSTATED.
Famous Oarsman Is Taken Back by
 Union Boat Club.

New York. March 29-The Union Boat club today reinstated C. S. Titus, the oarsman The club passed a resolution which recited that there had been an ir- regularity in his expulsion. Titus brought statement and the matter was to be heard Tuesday of this week. The technical ir- regularity mentioned was that Titus had only twenty-eight days notice of a trial when the constitution required thirty days notice. The club wanted to try him because he had been talking through the newspapers about it's management iu- stead of filing formal complaint with tho officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
RELIANCE CREW ARRIVES.
Are Mostly Scandinavians Who Have
 Had Years of Racing Experience.

Bristol. R. l., March 29.-Nearly one-half of the crew which is to man the Reliance arrived here from New York today. They are mostly Scandinavians. rugged, active looking men, who have had years of ex- perience In racing on the coast
 Temporary quarters for them were found in lodging houses but later room for them will be provided on the steam tender Sunbeam The men expressed anxiety to see the new boat, which they are to man. and were much disappointed when told that the shop was closed on Sunday.
 A bit of rivalry cropped out today when a photographer appeared on the scene and proposed to take a photograph of the men. When he had grouped to his fancy it developed. that a few of the crew of the Constitution were to be included in the picture This was not to-the liking of the seamen of the Reliance. who in- sisted that their picture should not in- clude any member of rival crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
MILLION DOLLAR PLANT.
Rich Mexican to Erect an Immense
 Packing Plant.

Mexico City, March 29.-Alberto Terra gas of the wealthy and powerful Terrazas family of Chihuahua, is here to remain six months and will devote his time to establishing a plant of the International Packing company in this city. A million dollars will be expended on buildings and the concern is backed by ex-Governor Ter razas of Chihuahua, Enrique Creel, the banker, and J. r. Birmingham, a capital ist, who has made great fortune in the soap business. The International com pany has three valuable concessions from the Federal government for packing plants, and will have its largest estab- llshment here. Other plants will be erect ed at Torreon and at Chihuahua city. The buildings here will be on lines similar to those of the Chicago stock yards and packing houses
 Arthur E. Stillwell. president of the Kansas City, Mexican and Orient rail- road, says he has been particularly grati- fled by arrangements his. company has made with the Hamburg American line to handle the railways freight and passen- gers coming from the far east via TopoIo- bampo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
FAULKNER CLOSELY CONFINED.
Was First Officer to Enter Gates of Pekin When City Was Captured.

Seattle, Wash, March 29.-A special from Skagway Alaska, says:
 Lieut.. Charles Faulkner has been placed in close confinement on orders of Major Pitcher, commanding the Eighth infantry. Faulkner is First lieutenant of Company M and is accused of obtaining money un- der false pretenses, of taking money en- trusted to him by the company mess and also of misappropriating money belong ing to several men as their pay. Faulk ner is a son of former Senator Faulkner of West Virginia, and has brilliant mili- tary record. He was the first officer to enter the gates of Pekin with his com mand when that city was attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
MANS STOMACH
 HELD 6 POUNDS OF NAILS

Kalamazoo, Mich, March 29.-Six pounds of Hails. screws, lead, iron, cartridge shells and other foreign substances were taken from the stomach of Fred Cerrow, Michigan asylum patient during the post-mortem examination. For years Cerrow had been swallowing metals, Jumps of coal, small stones and brickdust. Now dead, his body furnishes physicians with one of the most remarkable cases of its kind on record. Cerrow died of an abscess Of the liver, but this was caused by the foreign substances in his stomach, whic,g had dropped from It's normal po- sition. The stomach contained the follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
PLAGUE SITUATION.
Five Patients Were Discharged from
 the Lazaretto Yesterday.

Mazatland, Mex, March 29.-Five pa- tents were discharged today from the lazaretto. so there are only eight left whose condition Is quite satisfactory. But 1t is to be observed that these people are no longer suffering from the plague, but from the consequences of disease.
 News just received from Siquerios is not reassuring.
 At Villa Union 656 persons have been vaccinated with the yersinz serum and not a case has occurred for the past seven days.
 After it is officially declared that there is no more plague at Mazatland, people and merchandise entering and leaving the city will be disinfected in order to avoid any possible danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30

discontinuance. of train service on their road. The offices at Vidalia outside the levee, are under water. A message from Clayton Station, La, conveys the infor- nation that the Tensas river is rising very rapidly, and the back levee is under water. The canal at the place will be closed today
 Judge Thomas Reber, superintendent or the three local packet companies, says that the three white men saved from drowning by the steamer St. Joseph, were rescued by George Washington and Jesse Mason, two negro men working, on the boat, and who risked their lives to effect the rescue. The three men were not washed out by the Bougere creyasse, but were thrown into the river from their skin which was overturned by the swift current carrying their boat against the trees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30

uates there are fifty-ive. Six of the members are foreign born. Kearns, Mill lard and Gallinger were born in Canada, and Nelson was born in Norway, Patter- son Is Irish and Wetmore was born in England of American parents Twenty eight senators were born in the confines of the states represented by them.
 It Is rarely that the Congressional Di- rectory turns up anything of news value, but this Is the case in the new autobiography of Senator Spooner of Wisconsin. The senator states that he was offered by President Mckinley a position in the cabinet as secretary of the interior upon the retirement of Bliss of New York. but declined it; that Pres ident Mckinley also rendered him mem bership in the joint high commission, which he declined and that he was also rendered the office of attorney general. which was declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30

ing articles: One 2O-penny spike. four inches long; 32 10-penny nails, 70 s~penny nails 2s shingle nails. 1SO bent nails of various assorted sizes. 29 pieces Of wire. different sizes; one iron washer. A-inch in diameter; four suspender clasps. IT but tons. assorted; 126 small stones. F pieces of tin, various sizes; screws, upper halves of 20-penny spikes, S2-calibre cartridge shells and 2 pins.
 Many of the larger nails were partially eaten up by the acids of the stomach. One large four-inch nail which pierced the stomach, Is believed to have caused the abscess which resulted in death. The pa tient was 30 years of age and had been at the asylum almost continuously since 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
MORE HATcHETs IN KANSAS.
Two Women Try to Equal Carrie Ma
 ton In Smashing Saloons.

Winfield, Kas.. March 29.-Two daugh- ters of John Osborne, armed with pistols and hatchetx, while in search of their brother, smashed down doors and destroy ed other property at two saloons. They first visited Arthur Schmidt's saloon in North Main street, and being refused ad- mittanee, battered down the front door. The bartender attempted to draw his re- volver. but the sisters covered him and he dropped down behind the counter. Be- fore leaving the place they smashed number of bottles and glasses.
 At Chad Thomas saloon they smashed a large front window when refused ad- mittance. They were not arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
Dramatist Tries Suicide.

Paris, March 29.-Another disappointed litterateur attempted to commit suicide in a Paris theatre last evening. Just as the second act of 'L'Autre Danger" at the Theatre Francais was about to com mence. the audience was startled by the report of pistol shot in the foyer, where a man was seen to fall with a wound in his head. The would-be suicide proved to be a dramatist named Gustave Salary aged co years, residing at Villejuif. a re- mote suburb of Paris. His life was found to be in no danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-30
WEIeLE IS CONVICTED.
He Killed His Wife Who Was We'll
 Known in Anniston.

Texarkana. Tex. March 29.-The jury in the case of Lee weigle today at noon re- turned V verdict of guilty, without capital punishment.
 Weigle was convicted of the murder of his wife, to whom he had been married but short time. The woman was found dead in their room at a hotel and Wefgle had made an alleged attempt at suicide.