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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

Claude A. Fuller-Dr. Lee Johnson,
Little Rock, Ark.-Dear Sir and
Friend: We have today received the
pardon granted you, and | have to.
day sent the same to my friend John
E. Martineau. representative of Pu-
laski county, and he will deliver same
to you after you have signed the deed
and delivered same to him. James
informs me that he left the contract
with you that we gave you. and left
the deed with the clerk of the pen.
| understand this deed is to cover
all of your lots here, and the consid.
GRAFTON is to be 1925.
Hope that you will be able to get
out at once, and that there will be no
hitch in the matter.
IF the deed Is not signed and &C.
knowledged duly and regularly the
pardon will not be delivered, but re.
turned to us.
Let me hear from you as soon as
you get out | mail the pardon to
Martineau the same that | do this
letter. Yours truly,
JAMES AND FULLER.
by G. A. Fuller"
This is certainly a condition for
the people of the state to study about
me governor issues pardon, not as
an act of mercy, but upon condition
that the victim of the laws vengeance
shall pay his lawyers for getting him
out OF the penitentiary,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

the act of heedlessly treading OIL
snake. This is paralleled by the a1
who spends large sum OF m0'
building a cyclone cellar, but nesls1
to provide his family with bol'ls|
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera =
Diarrhoea Remedy as a safesu'
against bowel complaints, whose
Tins outnumber those OF the cyc~
a hundred to one. This RENE"
everywhere recognized as tne u'
prompt and reliab4o medicine III
for these diseases. For sale oy W.
Fawoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09
HOW S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure,
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo
Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable N ali
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price 75c per bottle Sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

Mr. Fuller's aflidavlt shows that
unless he was secured in his fee he
had Eight to withhold the pardon
from Dr ee Johnson, and the fact
that CO.. DAVIS sent the pardon to
Fuller. 900 miles away from the man
pardOned, locks bit suspicious to
say the least; 1t has been openly
charged that there is a pardon at
torncy in each county who can secure
pardolls at so much per pardon if the
convict desiring the pardon has the
wherewith to put up for the pardon.
The Graphic does not charge that
Gov. Davis is beneficiary in tinan-
cial way in the sale of these pardons,
bat il again remarks that the pardon
bought for DIR. Lee Johnson looks a
bit suspicious; for who. except Coy
Davis, could authorize Fuller to with.
hold that pardon?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09
lYNCHINGS
ON
THE WANE e..

THE WANE. journal says that
lynchings are on the
wane, and it produces the figures to
prove it's statement. 1t says that
conspicuous crime like the Whining
ton lynching almost always provokes
imitation Six cases have been re-
ported in rapid succession since it's
occurrence. But this will not blind
thoughtful students Of our civic situa-
ton to the fact that the general trend
of lynching statistics is downward.
From 1884 to 1900. there were 2,51G
lvnchings in the United States. All
average of about 160 annually. OF
these, contrary, perhaps, to general
opinion, only little more than two
thirds, 1,67S, were of negroes. More
than a fifth of all the lynchings were
in northern states.
It is notable, however, that the pro-
portion of whites is decreasing, owing
to the diminution of lynchings for
horse and cattle stealing in the west
Contrary, also, to popular opinion,
hardly a fifth of the cases were for
assault. and even if we include the
categories, attempted assault, alleged
assault and assault aggravated ny
murder we shall still find less than 4
fourth. 619, attributable to this cause.
1t may be worth nothing also that
forty-two states are represented in the
statistics of lynching.
There is a steady tendency down
ward since 1897, when the number of
lynchings was almost exactly that of
the average for the siXteen-year period
-166. In 1898 it fell to 1877, in 1899
to 1O7 There was slight increase
in 1900 and in 1901, but in 1902 for
the first time since accurate record
began. there were less than 100 lynch
ines. and the first six months of 1903
show only As, which suggests that this
year may be even freer from this So
cial crime than 1902. We must rec
ord with regret, however, that nearly
a third of the six months total have
occurred in June.
show Georgia in the lead, with Mis-
sissippi. Louisiana, Alabama, Texas
and Tennessee following. In no other
states has the number Of lynchings
for the past twenty years reached
100. But, though lynchings are de-
creasing in number the area IN
which they occur grows. lHey al
met with in states where a genera
ton ago they would have been thought
impossible This reveals an evil nc
longer sectional, but of national con-
Germ.
One touch of moral heroism illumi-
mates the Wilmington incident. The
father of the victim. when he learned
that there was talk of lynehing the
confessed criminal, published an open
letter, begging all good citizens to
await the orderly process of law. he
is a minister and, suffering under a
proyocation hardly thinkable, show
ed himself worthy of the Master he
had undertaken TO set before Others
as an exemplar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09
CAUGHT
ON
QUICKLY

QUICKLY state university, has
not been in the state
a great while, but the following ut
terances show that he is a man of
perception, and that he has caught
on quickly to the size of the political
gang that is running the politics of
the state:
Democratic prospects are growing
brighter In the current issue of the
Commoner William J. Bryan discusses
the recent Populist conference in Den
yer and says that the Populists are
now directing their fight against the
Democrats instead OF against the Re-
publicans. The Graphic hopes Mr..
Bryan is not mistaken. The Popu-
lists have done the Democratic party
too much injury already by their sup
port Whenever the Pops begin to
fight the Democrats it is an evidence
that the Democrats are getting back
once more to Democratic principles.
If the Populiststs will now join hands
with the Republicans, the Democrats
may elect a president once more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

The more the crime of DR.. lie"
Johnson committed and the manner
of his pardon is considered, the more
apparent it appears that Gov. Davis
is Justly subject to criticism. What
excuse can there be fore pardoning a
man who confesses to incest with his
daughter. girl under sixteen years
of age? The very thought of the
thing is shock and insult to decency
and good morals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

What is the surest and quickest
way to get rid of the unmerited preju-
dice against Arkansas? | have no
hesitancy in saying that the big red
apples have done more to honor Ar
kansas than all her statesmen. There
is no work that calls for closer atten-
ton or more segacity than fruit grow
ing, hence fruit growers meetings
are made up of intelligent people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

c. E. Witt, being duly sworn, says:
My attention has been called to the
affidavit of c. A Fuller. present rep
resentative from Carroll county, rel
'tive to the pardon of DR.. Lee john
en- part of which is as follows:
Il applied to DR.. Witt, the peni-
'entiary physician. upon several occa-
ions for this certificate, and on those
several occasions he promised to give
to me, but finally said he would not
10 so. because I was not voting right
on penitentiary matters which came
before the house; that was not
voting against the governor, but was
voting against the penitentary inter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

The Pops say they are trying to
find the middle of the road. Judging
from the manner in which they have
been run over in the past few years
the remaining few had best climb a
tree
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

Advertising rates made known on
Aspiration.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

The "Scoreless Wonders" has been
suggested as a nickname for the Pine
Bluff ball team
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09
Not e,yer-Vylsc.

Ihere is an m anegor,cal picture of
d girl scared a. grass.hopper, but in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-09

p. B. and w. Commissary Bookke'r|
James r. Leech Of Benton mas W.
appointed bookkeeper at the =,
Bluff and Western railroads cou''
sary camp.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

The Seattle Saloon |, % thoroughly TO- ,pcctah,e geu,lgmau'~ resort Fine lunch served with every glass of beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
Iatsr.sts Th,m

A copy ofthe Daily Morning Alaskan, published at Skagway on Monday, March g, came to our table just two weeks lat ter. We have not had so interesting Q sheet in our hands in a long time. Judging by its contents, people in this region have little conception of the vast, we might say limitless, possibili- tes of that far-sway "corner" (S29, ,529, 900 acres is rather large for the word) of Uncle Sans domain-not merely for production, but for farm and garden pro- duce, lumber, fisheries, copper, iron, coal, oil, etc. The Alaskan says: "The people of the States will with wonder see proofs of what Alaska can produce at the Worlds Fair in St. Louis next summer. This country can exhib- it garden produce that is incomparable in growth and quality. y."-Mantorvilee (Minn. Express.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
IS KNOWN
Gun Fighter Once Lived at
 Juneau.

William Duncan, who recently Sho, Alexander Coutts at Tauana has been identified a, former Juucauite. Con- ceruiuS him thc Juneau Dispatch says:
 "Wuliam Duncan. the Panama gun wielder, Is known iu Juneau. and so far as cam be learned had a fairly good rep utati0u here. IIc va, iu thi> city some time within che past two years and then went Co Dawson He joined the first rush Co the Panama and reached Fair banks with che first contingent.
 Duncan Is about 3O years old and Is reported Co have been a prize fighter He shot Alexander Coutt,, formerly ot Dawson. on April a.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
INLAND WEATHER.
TOlSErAphiO RoPOrts'OR uinAtiO,COu-
 ditiOns From tho Interior.

The following was the condition of tbe weather at the various points of the Interior as reported by telegraph yesterday morning:
 Cowley-Raining, calm. ss above. Pennington-Rainy, soulh wind, 70 above.
 Bennett-Cloudy, south wind, 42 above.
 Log Cabin-Cloudy, calm, 30 above. Fraser-Cloudy, calm, S9 above. White Pass-Cloudy, calm, 70 above. Glacier-Clear, calm, 47 above. Caribou-Clear, calm, as above. Whltehorse-R Raining, calm, 45 above Atlin-Clear south wind, A above. Tagish-Raining, calm, 30 above. La Barge-Cloudy, calm, 40 above. Hootalinqua-Cloudy, calm, A5 above Big salmon-Clear, calm, 50 above. Yukon Crossing-Clear, clam, 4s above.
 Selkirk-Cloudy, calm, 50 above. Selwin-Clear, north wind, 70 above. Stewart-Clear, north wind, S6above. Ogilvie-Clear, calm, A, above. Dawson-Cloudy, north wind, g above.
 Fortymile-Cloudy, north wind, 32 above.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
GOES SOUTH
Dr. Whitfield Leaves on an
 Official Trip.

Dr. Wilmot Whitfield left on the Dolphin yesterday evening tO visit the churches and look after church work in Juneau, Douglas city and Ketchikan. After visiting these fields he will go on Co Seattle where he will hold confer euce with Bishop Cranston in regard to the extension of the work of the Meth odist church in Alaska. He will also arrange Co be present at the reception of the president
 Rev. James Thomson, of the Pres bytcrian church, will fll Dr. Whit fields pulpit next Sunday morning, and Mrs. Whitfield will have charge of the services in the evening.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
Are Wide Awake

We are in receipt of a copy of the Daily Alaskan Of March 22, 1903, pub li,hed in Skagway, Alaska, It is asev- eu column quorto, and the copy before u, is No. 90 of Vol. G. The subscription price iss9 per year. It is brim full of news aods information regarding that portion of Uncle Sam's domain. The advertisements show that the merchants of that city are wide-awake and carry a line oi goods equal to those in the States, and the prices quoted are the same as in Seattle, Wash, with the ex- ceptiou Of timothy hay, oats, chop, and barley, which are quoted at SS4, s3S, s37 and s37 respectively. Under the heoJ ot retail prices it quotes ham at r cents per To-, bacon IS cents, hourS5.50 per barrel, sugar s575 per berrel, corn meal s2.75 per cwt., rolled oats 20 10. suck for s&75; beans Co cents per To-, rice cents, canned butter 35 cents, cof- fec l5 Co 4O, tea 30 to 75, and other good, at proportionate priees--Naples tN. NN Recorl
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Get prices at Royal Laundry for family work. ,u-cjl, rates iu rough
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Drau,ry silks. art Geuim> and ,iINo- lines. at che Ladies Bazaar ti
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Spring chicken at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Fur Corarettes, at Winters. tt
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
WILL RING
Skagway School Building
 Will Have a Bell,

The Skagway school board has had the old Dyea fire bell brought over to this place, and today it will be hung in the public school building. The con sent of all those in the North, who were residents of Dyea in 1898, and who were contributors to the fund for the purchase of the bell was secured, be- fore the bell was sent for. It was brought over by Pete Madsen.
 It has been said that the school board took advantage of the absence of Span ish Pete" the Dyea care taker
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
SKAGKAY WEATHER

For the % hours procccdng 6 o'clock D. ma, May lj. leO& Highest st.tcmpera,urc 60 above. Lowest temperature, q above.
 IT, D. Clark.
 V. <. Voluntary Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Edison photographs and records of all kinds, very latest improved, up-to-date records, delivered Co you at the lowest Eastern prices, by T. R. Sevell, Haines.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
Help Wanted

Boy wanted to drive the Fifth Avenue Hotel bus and make himself generally useful Apply at the hotel office. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Hundreds ofeyeS read the advertising columns of the Alaskan each day. They scan these columns closely. Business men do you want results? We have che proper medium. Phone 10 for the man with the rate card Co call.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14
Ro opened

F. AL Lucavish the congressman has re-oplocd hi, cigar and fruit store ou Broadway opposite depot. with a brand new stock Of everything. Phones $ and 2G 5-2-tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-05-14

Ify0u wan, Co be well informed on local happenings subscribe .or the Daily Alaskan Phone lH
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15
ARIZONA WEEKLY
 NEWS BUDGET.
What Has Happened in the Terri tory Since Our Last
 Issue.
ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION.

Nev Business enterprises.-Good Year for the Man With the Hoe, and the Owner of Live Stock--Everybody Except the Editor Expects to Have Money 10 Burn.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15
RULES AND TERMS.
Cut this out and pasie it by your
 Telephone,

HOURS OF SERVICE-For the present the time of Servlce will be l440 minutes of the 2i hours, the force taking a full holiday on the 29th Of February. Offce hours, from a, m. till 10 D. m, after 10 D. the night bell will be adjusted so that urgent calls on business or sickness win be responded to by the central, Sundays, Coen until p. m, and closed from that hour until a. m. on Mondays. These hours ofservice (practically continuous, except on Sunday nights), are something unusual In small telephone systems without extra charges We are here to serve our patrons in the best manner possible.
 TERMS TO SUBSCRIBERS-To all business houses 8 per month; residences, within a req sonable distance of the central of1ce, g. 80 per month. fee of BIO is charged for placing each phone. For the present and until the town is thoroughly wired" urgent messages will be delivered for subscribers
 within the town limits free to subscribers. Use Of phone in town to non-subscribers 10 cts; out of town to non-subscribers, 25 cts.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

NAs'
 ton, but whatever the reason, l find it wise to con stantly keepa s u pply od Acker's Eng lish Remed. for Consump ton on hand It is the best thing l ever came acros,
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15
Throat Troubles

"Bardwell, Ky, where live, is in the ex tremc western part of the State and only {;
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

for coughs, colds and throat troubles and have used it in my family for years. Nd druggist here can be depended upon to have it always, so am writing this letter 10 w, II. Hooker & Co., 20 Broadway, N. Y., ts order dozen bottles at time. My wife is bothered lately with sore throat and difficult breathing, but just as soon as the dozen bot. ties get here, 1 will give her few doses, and she will certainly be well again. lexpect to write another letter in short time saying my wife is cured, for feel absolutely sure il is what she needs" (Signed) T. A, WHITE,
 Sold at 25c., soc and $l a bottle, throughout the United States and Canada and in Eng land, at Is 2d., 2s. Sd, 4s 6d. If,you are mol satisfied after buying return the bottle tG your druggist and get your money back.
 Hr authorize the db0pe gliG G-antee.
 v. II. HOOKER q O., Pro9rasl.os, Ncl0 Tors For Sale by II. o. Hitchcock, Globe.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-01-15

It is related of blind Chaplain Mil burn, whose failing health has neces- sitated his retirement from his post in the United States senate, that on his return from tour of Great Britain some time ago, he delivered lecture on what he saw over there. And those who heard It and had been over the same ground teSti tied that he saw more than they did. It is frequently su with blind people. Their remain ing four senses are so keen that they take in more than those whose eyes are apparently wide open.
 While sailing around town, anchor at Keegan'S $ for fresh schooner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
DEATH VISITS THE JAIL.
Herman Mercer a Life Sentenced
Prisoner, Died Last Night.

Prisoner, Died Last Night.
Last night at 1880 o'clock Herman
Mercer, colored. died in the United
States jail Of pernicious malarial fe.
yer.
Herman Mercer was under life
sentence for the murder OF Solomon
Russell, another negro. committed
near Ran, |. T., about two years ago.
Mercer will be remembered as the
hoo-doo negro. and he and Fred Gay
together went to Solomon Russell's
house at night and shot Russell dead
as he slept.
Mercer was first tried for the MUIR
der. at which time It was thought Gay
was an accessory to the crime. but
during the trial 1t developed that Gay
fired the fatal shot, hence the jury
disagreed and It was a mistrial.
During the spring term of the court
Mercer was put on trial again and the
jury returned a verdict of murder
in the second degree. Guy then
pleaded guilty to murder in the sec
ond degree and both Of them were
sentenced to the penltentiary for life
by Judge Townsend.
The friends OF the deceased came
in this morning from Ark, |. T., and
took charge OF the remains and will
bury them at Ark.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
TRIP TO THE DAM.
Water There for the Millions, Pure
and Sweet.

and Sweet.
Tuesday afternoon. in company with
Alderman McCharen, we took a trip
out the city lake four miles north.
Passing the water tower builders.
we arrived at the lake, which spreads
out over a great area of country.
The crack in the dam. of which we
spoke a few days ago. has been filed
up and no danger need be feared from
that source.
T. A. Cameron. the watchman at the
lake, is the right man in the right
place. and is using every precaution
to keep the water in the lake pure
and sweet.
Mr.. Cameron lives on Mountain
View, and to the east side of the dam
he has FIVE acres in cultivation. plant
ed in turnips. He expects to raise
1000 bushels of turnips.
Up to the last rain the lake had
fallen about a foot. but had gained
about half that back with the last
rains.
From actual measurement, we as.
certained that the lake only lacked
twenty-five inches being full of water.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Program.

The following program will be rem.
dered at the city hall Sunday at p.
m.
Miss Nettie Norris, leader.
Subject Religion Between Sun
days"
Talk-"Religious Steadfastness" by
Willie Kendall.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. God in
All Ways" Stella Butcher.
Music.
Paper. Ethel Julian.
Select Reading-Pearl Fraley.
Readlng-"Practical Religion" by
Mr.. Duke.
Rehection-Miss Ada Cruce.
Every one come.
FIRST VICE-PRESrDENT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
c. o. & c. EXCURSION RATES.

Old Gettlers reunion and picnic,
Wapanucka, /. T., July 20 aud 2l.
Rate, S2.l6.
Annual meeting Grand Lodge Be
neyolent and Protective Order OF
Elks' Baltimore, Md, July II and is.
Rate $3.50.
Annual meeting Sovereign Grand
Lodge. |, o. o. F.. Baltimore. Md
Sept. IL, is and 10. Rate 1880.
w. A. DASHIELL. Ticket Agt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Bank Fixtures and Safe for Sale.

On account of change to larger
Quarters, we offer complete outfit
fatigue oak, wire grill work, two win
dows; about 80 feet counter, IL feet
low rail for private office. Z feet OF
high wire partition. Good condition
Bargain. Write for photographs TO
First National Bank. Marietta, |. T..
owner, or ]. w. Butler, Clifton, Texas
10-6t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
The latest up-to-date cream at
left BEALL & VAN BUSKIRK.
Plano and Violin Pupils solicited.


Miss Artelle Flaniken. graduate pu-
pil OF A. c. Reichert of Texas Female
Seminary, and holding excellent testi-
monials from Chas. Landon OF Ian
don's Conservatory, Dallas, Texas. So
llcits pupils at her studio, $40 First
Ave-. southwest &C. p. man5e) atter)
July 20, 1903.
An extended course in theory, tech
nique and musical history qualities
Miss Flaniken for excellent work, and
no time or care will be spared to lead
the pupils to understand their work
thoroughly
In addition to regular lessons, class
lessons in theory and musical history
togther with monthly recitals will be
feature of her work 15-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

My home place on Fourth avenue
N. e., consisting of eight lots set
with the best of fruits, FIVE room
house, brick cellar and outhouses,
good well. bermuda COW pasture. etc.
To be appreciated must be seen.
30-1m |. r. BEST.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

Don't ocok your Sunday dinner dur.
ing such hot weather. See the many
good things the Methodist ladies have
In their Saturday market at Coleman
q Evans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

We have a few more Of those bug
sies lefs on which we offer a big re-
duction from the former price.
Sd&wfm NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

The colored baseball teams OF Ard.
more and Purcell will play two
games Of ball in this city on the 21st
and 22d.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
25 Tickets to the Dollar.

This is positively strictly a cash
transaction. The driver viii have no
to leave any out on credit
j. n. SPlEoLE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

Patronize the Saturday market at
Coleman & Evans, and thus encour-
age the Methodist ladies' in their no
BILE work.