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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
DO DAVIS FRIENDS LOVE 2 CO.
ARD ASKS CANDIDATE VAN.
DEVENTER.
Judue Wood Makes Propagation to Da
Wis Relative to s0pr<ms Courts
Antitrust Decision.

Hardy. Nov. 21.-Judge {, ~.
Gov. Jeff Davis and Hon. A. e. Fan8
| venter addressed large, crowd hen
yesterday. the court house bes
! crowded to it's utmost capacity. M
speaking was attended by people fras
all parts of the county.
Judge WooG opened the discussona
/ O'Clock The first half of his speech
was devoted to cutllning how he stood
on questions of state pol.tics. The lat
ter half was an explanation of the anti
trust law and a criticism of Governor
Davis record Near the close OF Judge
Woods speech he stated that II Cover
nor Davis would get three reputable,
dsinterested lawyers in the state that
would say that the decision of the su-,
preme court on the antitrust law took
the life out of it he would promptly
withdraw from the governors race. The
court room was filled to ovcrflowing
and Judge Woods speech received
thoughtful attention.
Governor 4avis was the ne1 spa II,
er, and his speech was along the sal
line as heretofore. He held the cro'
we'll and there was the same noisy et
ment on hand. as is usual at his spoa,
ings. AT the conclusion of his spee@
he secured the services of boy to dh
tribute his literature. and stated thA
he was going 20 his hotel. and he fntl
mated that he would be glad ig evtrJ
body wcmld go.
Mr.. Vandeventer was then in,
duced and as Governor Davis was D.
ing out of the room he cried Go,
nor Davis flecs from the truth. Do
friends love a coward? ?" At this st
ment Governor Davis turned to
the speaker and called hack a re
which was lest in the confusion, as a.
audlence rose to their feet Sher
Hutchinson tnen rushed over towaE
The speakers and appearing to get
tween the governor and the speake.
Mr.. Nandeventer waved the sheri.
bach and asked him to keep quiet. Th;
butly form of Sam II. Davidson ther
appeared on the scene, and all fear o.
trouble was averted He requested sill
cHee which was soon restored.
NandeEenter told the governor he
was afraid to face his record and to
go. Goyerno: Davis then left the room
Mr. Vandcventor then proceeded with
his speech, handling the governors
record WithaHt gloves. Among other
things he said the governor asked to
have his character vindcated, as if
character WAS an article of commerce,
TO be sold like butter. chickens and
parGUnG.
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Eskimo Masks.

The Eskimo are the greatest of all
mask makers. During their religious
ceremonials they impersonate their own
various gods, wearing masks for the
purpose but the most curious thing is
that they wear little masks on their
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
Loubet's Personality.

A Chicago man who was in London
at the same time as the French presi-
dent and had close view of M. Lou
bet gives this brief verbal portrait Of
the distinguished visitor to the British
capital: "He is an abrupt looking
man somehow, with face of leather
and eyes of STEEL"
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His IasIIr ~ u SE:stIs.~s.

"ts understand Il. ysal wtnt= ne 10
90 on the stand auti sweat - the truth
of your rontcn,iOIl'
"IIeavens and earth, re. want You
to swear against me. Why. there are
five members of tae .Hly who know
your reputation we'll. Chicago Post
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Tho 2lASiNrN- of IL.

q can't understands said Uncle
T,ben. how Il is dat seine folks kin be
too proud TO work an at Dc same time
humble enou@h to let dc family give
'om h3dFd aG loagin' fren' Washing
ton Star.
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The Il.aSs.

The days are eyer divine. They come
and 90 like mulllcd and yelled figures
sent from Il distant friendly party, but
they say nothing. and if we do not use
the gifts they bring they carry them
as silently away.=t,mefSon.
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u.

sgs mfghter
f!i..eI =. szh is oD oe-
e.e=H. AZ t=s."eate 'i.t
49,. :rt-
ire l4. .ea4 h.a5> 81
es..= ...a. i." ff-
1a8r.se ID a a-mae .z1 10 .4e ways ot
lie woeid. 'and / haye ia.d due at,on-
t0l 10 Dc cultivation Of such as l4e
u=s4i...i ~. fan., Great is lanellage
.-ae8t. haJal and beautiful WitAs'
Ne4t ta NY lauits.l ability with wordf
however, rank my Faculty of using
tie s..4,lp'of the laugh. aa the case nlas
be
Il don't mean pleasantly and mirth,
as domestic social graees, but rs defen-
sivc business artillery. OF course II
mans first impulse when another mis-
guided man makes Il palpabe move to
do him up or asks some unreasonable
and preposterors business favor is tc
enter on wordy opposition, strenuous
naturally and perhaps violent. This,
have learned, Is waste of nervous force
and allows argument on the part of the
unfriendly man who is trying to make
the touch. The stronger weapon is~%'
laugh-just laugh. Utter not a word
no matter how much the other may
say, but Just keep OH laughing. fv'
routed many deep laid. dishones
scheme with a good. hearty laugh. Tr.
it."-Detroit Free Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22

ed4 IN question The Spouncr act az
passed pfoHj& d fe5 an issue of S130.-
6o4.900 OF : per cents accep1alsle az
collateral security for deposits of gov
ernment money, as we'll as fer issues
OF bank circulation This pr vision
was in an amendment submitted IY
Senator Fairbanks OF Indiana. At that
time congress contemplated thai $50
100000 in cash be dlaHn direct from
the treasury's surplus.
radical change conditions has
occurred since then Now the dis
buIsements Of the government are cut
stripping the receipts at lie rate OF
nearly $500 Geo per day. The=ias
t asuly statement shows d deficit fq
the year Of s. 2.ao0 eco and tie prospect
lha' this will be increased u SIS 300
&oo by to close OF TIE current ti5ca!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
His Commitment.

Katherine-My nose turns up so
dreadfully.
Cholly-Then it shows very poor
taste in backing away from such a
pretty mouth. Sentinel.
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A TTSnaI.

"How much do you expect to spend
for your wife's birthday present.
"Ahout half as much as l shall."-
Judge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
aNt.at.nn,4nrai
"i-ou'rp (iisc0nientcd."

"You'rp Gisc0utentcd."
'NnS''
s9.s5,i -
"4e'.stt - Natfesd that the content
cd MaC7 &. Ta' D IN rat ahead in this
Wois,i. 'tir..~n 13oet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAM AND AL
PHA TANS OF LITTLE ROCK
THURSDAY.
Locals Have Been Strengthened Since
Defeat at Little Rock and Think
They Will Best Visitors.

Lovers of football will have a chance
to witness their favorite sport next
Thursday afternoon, Thanksgiving day
at Bell Park when the local team, the
Pine Bluff football association, will
line up against the Alpha Tau team,
of Little Reck. This will be the first
game of the season and promises ~
be an interesting one. The two teams
have met before in Little Rock when
the Alpha Tau team beat the locals by
score of II to O. Since the local team
returned last week they have been
hard at work practicing for the big
game in this city and each and every
man of the team is confident that they
will best their rivals next Thursday
The weak places in the team have
been strengthened and the team work
much improved by steady practice
Several men who did not play in the
game at Little Rock will be in the
scrimmage next Thursday and this will
add material strength to the team
back of the line. If Little Rock wins
this next game, they will only dc Sc. by
the hardest kind of work Those who
witnessed the game at Little Rock are
confident that the locals can best the
Alpha Taus with the team they now
have in the field
Football as played this year is a
much more enjoyable game than that
of previous years, for NJ, mass or close
formation plays are allowed in the GEN.
ter of the field and the crowd can see
and enjoy the plays much better.
Tie officials for Thursdays game
will be: Fayette Bell, referee; NJ. b.
Buckley, umpire Bud Byrd and Har-
cid Bluthenthall. linemen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22

Mrs. w. r. Taber of Little Rock is
the guest of Mrs. e. w. Bocage.
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Fears Political Effect.

p: 2et.t Roosevelt is l.esitatins
about the proposition to issue bonds
beyond the S130. 000000 provided f@a
in the Spooner act He is afraid OF
the political effect of such a course
Nevertheless, he will probably nave
to consent to it.
The decision of southern Democratic
senators on the canal issue is spread
ing and the OUTLOOK is that before the
senate gets around to vote, upon the
ratification OF treaty with Panama the
senators from nearly all the cotton
states will have joined hands with the
Republicans. Senator German is dis
susted and disheartenea. He is like
wise helpless. He has not the power
to punish southern senators for treach-
cry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
TIE MARK s.

teo.'gee.cd daily by tie c. c. Taylor
* e. Cotton Exchanged
Saturday NV. 21
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-22
Suggest Another Bond Issue.

Secretary Shaw has told the p"es'-
dent and his colleagues of the cabinet
that Re would hesitate to make so
largo a draft as the payments to Co
lon'hia. Panama and the French com
panv would invol se It ha' been sug-
eested theref"",. that congress. in re
enactng the Spoon law with amend
ments reauira1 tn apply il tc the pew
conditions. provide for an issue Of 2
per cent bonds covering the $60,000,-
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l59ac-i 6elay. Yes5c Gay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

Senator 1sSs-iso2; was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention of 1880; and was elected in 1901 to the Constitu- tional Convention, and was 6 member of the Committees on Suffrage and Elec- tons, Taxation and Banks and Banking. In the Constitutional Convention. he was his Committee on Taxation he moved to reduce our tax rate from 1-2 mills to 1-3 mills. The move was carried before the committee and when submitted to the Convention became law.
 After long discussion on the suffrage question in the committee room, he 1t was who moved to adopt the grand father clause: 1t was carried before the committee and also before the convention.
 He was elected in 1902 to the Legislature. His record in the Legislature is very satisfactory to his many friends in the State, and to his constituency in the County of Randolph.
 He is a great believer in the importance of common school education. During the late session of the Legislature he made one of the most earnest speeches of his life in favor of the State giving s5o,ooo a year for four years. for building and re- pairing school houses in the rural dis tricts of the State. The bill passed; was afterwards reconsidered and lost. He stood for larger help for our old Confed- crate Veterans than was given.
 He is a careful Legislation, broad minded statesman and reliable leader.
 He is a great believer in the future of Alabama, and says that in less than fifty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Judge A. D. Sayre.

Judge Allen D. Sayre is native of Montgomery, a son of the late Daniel Sayre. he is a nephew of the senior sena- tor from Alabama his mother being q sister of Mir. Morgan. He is a worthy and illustrious representative of a proud and honorable ancestry. Since reaching man. hood he has devoted himself to the pro-
 fession of the law for which he seems to have been eminently fitted. He Is gifted with a fine perception and there is
 no limit of quick and just grasp in un-
 ravelllng knotty and difficult legal ques- tons and by intuition he has developedf into judge of the law and it's applica- ton to the questions that come before him. It may be safely said that no man fin the State has ever, In so short a time, made such a record on the bench as has Judge Sayre. and lawyers and litlgants that have been in his court recognize in him not only an able and upright judge, but one who is known to be absolutely just and fair and who. if possible, will temper justice with mercy in every worthy and deserving case. He has had an opportunity on the bench of the City Court of Montgomery to display his high order of legal attainment and intellectual ability, which has given him a wide repu- tation and which justly entitle him to Judicial preferment and promotion. He had some experience in politics and as a law mslCer in the Legislature from Mont somefy county he prepared and had pass ed through the Senate. and which after wards became the law of the State. the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
ALABAMIANS IN THE PUB

mittee may have been as sincere and as persistent as he. but only i've survived, and of these he was the only one to keep up. the warfare openly during the Constitutional Convention for the propo- sition contended for, and the signatures to the address will show this.
 xt is remembered that Governor geay. In his last message to the Legislature. made the first recommendation for a Constitutional Convention to change the order of things. and that was agreed upon in conference with Judge Coleman. who was his close and trusted adviser. The light was kept up until the adminis- tration of Governor Sanford, who fa- yored it, and the act passed providing for the call. In the convention which nom mated Sanford. Judge Coleman was made chairman of theCommittee onPiatform and resolutions and a more excellent or spien- did platform was never framed. Judge Coleman wrote the preamble and with much advice also framed the platform itself. and 1t contained the first declara- ton by political body. that the negro, as c race. was incapable of self govern. ment. ft was known and has been so declared, that this should be . white mans government, but that platform contains the first enunciation that led to the present issue now pervading the en- tire Union and which. in the end. will rs- suit as 1t did here in Alabama.
 In the constitutional convention of 1901. which framed the present organic law, Judge Coleman was the chairman of the committee on suffrage, and he framed the ordinance which was finally adopted. His was the only member of the last con- vention who was also n member of the which framed the constitution of 1865. and his course in both was per- fectly consistent, he contending for the same results then as now. When Judge Coleman was a candidate for solicitor the first time, in a race where there were nine candidates. two others from his own county, he received more than two-thirds of the entire vote on the first ballot and the State never had an abler or more successful prosecuting oficer. As chan ,ellor of the Western division and as Judge of the Supreme Court, he made q ane record as a Jurist, which occupies an snvianle place in the judicial history of Inc State. He was defeated for chief jus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Hon. William A. Handley.

1oUs w4A48m As 13nu4%ys
 Colonel Handley is descended from long tine of remarkable ancestors. one of whom ascended the throne of ireland see Annals of Ireland. Vol 2. ?. III. He may care very little whether ancestors were on the throne or under 1t; but, the facts are the facts nevertheless. "A. D. f2se the family sustained disastrous re- verses in battle. the sons of Lord John Handley having been slain on the field. yet the proud race lost none of It's pres tige until the conquest of Ireland by the English. That they were powerful, valiant and illustrious military leaders is abunAantly attested by their magnificent and costly tombs. (see Annals Of Ire land. Vol. { ?. 11N.)
 John James and William Handley, des- cendants of the royal family, migrated to America during our colonial period, and from one of these brothers. who set- tied fin Virginia, has descended the dis tinguished citizen, our own William A. Handiey of Roanoke, Ala.
 Colonel Handley is a son of John Ran doiph Handley and Nancy T. Handley, whose maiden name was Formby.
 The great statesman. John Randolph, was at the home of Colonel Hadley's grandfather at the time of his fathers birth, and suggested his name.
 Though born in Heard County, Ga., December 18th. 1884. Colonel Handley is virtually an Alabamian, as his father re- moved to Alabama when he was but . child. He was reared and educated in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

 eics as a member of the Legislature from Choctaw in 1878 and made his mark in one term of service. He was elected Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit in 1880 and filled that position most ably and accept ably for two terms, declining a reelection for third term. He was e.ected a mem Der of the Fifty-flfth Congress and has filled that position ever since. He is on the Committee on Appropriations and has just been re-appointed on that Committee Tn the present Congress where he can and will be of much benefit to his State and to the entire South Mir. Taylor has never faltered in his devotion to his people, and when duty calls responds without hesita- ton; he Is not one of those to blow his own horn, however and while he fully deserves notice and commendation escapes 1t from modesty and retiring nature. He Is one of the most useful and highly re- spected citizens of Alabama He was the Chairman of the State Convention of 1909 which called the Constitutional Conven- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

celebrated sayrs election law. which met the requirements of the time and ena- bled the white people to continus in eon- trol of the State. He was wfse and valuable counsellor in the law making department of the government and 1t was there that he developed those excel- lent qualities which attracted attention to him when there was 6 vacancy on the bench of the local court. Ills decisions are model of legal learning and are very rarely reversed or remanded by the higher court, but as e rule are confirmed.
 It Is understood that Judge Sayre has decided to become a candidate for tho position of associate justice of the su- preme Court and his friends feel that his splendid record and wide acQuaint- ance throughout the State will secure him the position by general consent. There is no citizen of Montgomery county who is more deservedly popular and whom his home people would more delight to honor in giving him this promotion in profes- sion which he has already honored and adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

Adjutant-Cseneral in 1899. He was sp- pointed Inspector-General of the Ala bama National Guard by Governor Jelks, is a member of the Military Advisory Board and has the rank and title of Brig adier-General by legislative enactment. He Is also trustee of the Alabama Polyy technic Institute from the Second Con- KressIonal District. having been appoint ed by Governor Sanford to fill an unex- pired term, and reappointed by Governor Jelks and confirmed by the Senate for a full term Is a member of the State Ear Association, a member of the Executive Committee of said Association and was a delegate from said Association to the American Bar Association. He has been President of the Alumni Association of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Is a Democrat, a Mason and a Knight of Pythias, and takes an active interest in political business and social affairs. IT" was elected Clerk of the Supreme Court of Alabama in 1898 and fills the position with ability and to the eminent satisfac- ton of the bar and the people. He is an applicant for reelection and with such a fiattering record. he will be most for midable with any court that may be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
years she will be the Empire State O the South.
Hon. Robert F. Ligon.

Hon. Robert F. Ligon.
 Robert Fulword Ligon was born at Tus kegee, Ala, Sept. A, 1864; was educate at Park High School and at. the A. ant M. College at Auburn, graduating iron the last named institution with high hon DTS. He attended law lectures at the Uni verslty of Virginia and was admitted to the bar in 1886. Was Mayor of Tuskegec from 1886 to 1889. Removed to Opelika l. 1os9 and formed a partnership for prac tice of law with Gen. Geo. P. Harrison which continued until 1892. when he moy ed to Montgomery and formed a law part nership with Hon. Tennent Lomax, whic continued until his election to the ofilc of clerk of the Supreme Court, in 1S9e He has served as a line and stan Of hcer In the State troops for many years He served on the military staffs of Gov ernor Jones, Governor Oates and Gov ernor Johnston. and was Ad1utant-Gen- eral of the State from 1898 to 1899. He was Adjutant-General of the State during the Spanish-American war, and was largely instrumental in raising and or- ganizing the three regiments of infantry which went from Alabama to that war, Having been elected Clerk of the Eu- preme Court, he resigned the position of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
cautain n P. Hobson.

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson Is a native of Greensboro. Ala. and won fame and renown in the American navy which challenged the admiration of the entire civiiised world. He entered the Naval Academy in 1885 and graduated four years later with the highest honors. standing at the head, although the youngest member of the class. and In acccrdance with the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

of seven sons of the lamented Judge Henry D. Clayton, inheritlng much of his fathers tact and sound common sense, which has done him good service in his professional and political fife. He is a grandson of Nelson Clayton of Cham bers County, who was afterwards in Lee and who was one of tho most noted men of that section, an intelligent and progress sive farmer. of the highest character and the good deeds of himself and wife to all deserving Confederates is still remember ed. Mr. Clayton has been e member of the National Democratic Committee since 1888 where his sound judgment and valua- ble counsel is duly appreciated by his fellow members on that committee. He served one term in the Legislature being the Chairman of the Judiciary Commit tee of that body. He was United States District Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama from 1888 to 1892, and made a most able and acceptable ofacer. He has been a delegate to almost every coun- ty, district and State Convention, since reaching manhood, has always taken an active interest in politics. MT. Clayton was elected to the Fifty-nfth Congress and has been elected four times since
 without opposition, a high compliment to
 his fidelity and faithfulness to duty. When Speaker Henderson appointed the
 Judiciary Committee in the last Congress
 he said he intended to make 1t one of
 giants, and he gave a place to Mir. Clay ton considering him of that class. He has been again apointed on that conn mittee in the present Congress and will be enabled to do more valuable service than ever before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

faithful to every public and private trust, and has served the people with fidelity and honor in every public station he has been called upon to fill. He was elected Secretary of State in 1902 and Is doing splendid service in that position. During his spare time he is devoting himself to a course of study of political economy, civil government and general history of the world. He was & strong advocate of G primary election law, and urges that there is no longer excuse In Alabama for tricks and frauds in politics. He Is a member of the Methodist Church, a Ma son. a K. of P. and Trustee of the Nor. mai School at Troy. He has e wife and a little s-year-old boy, who bears his name. He is to be taken into account in the future history of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
pr. B. M. Cunningham.

Dr. Russell M. Cunningham is a native. of Lawrence County and is comparatively young man, having been bon in iS5S He is a man of talent and brilliant ats credit
 He was made the physician of the Ten nessee Coal and Iron Company in tsSS in recognition of his splendid services at the State prison. and in that position has made reputation that Is not confined to the country, but extends all over the world. He has been at the head of his County Medical Association, and the head Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Alabama. and holds high position in the Knights
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Hon. J. L. Burnett.

Hon. John Lawson Burnett of Etowah Is a native of Cherokee County, where hs was educated in the common schools, at Weslyan Institute. Cave Springs. Ga. and Gaylesville High School He studied law