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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22

lilies, not for ordinary service like
working girls in other parts of the
country. but as common slaves They
are permitted to have no playmates
nor to enjoy any cf the privileges Or
the delights of childhood.
Their lives are the lives of drudges.
From the slave child they grow into
the slave woman, and no matter what
the finer feelings Of the child may be
she must put them away and pay for
her orphanage and her poverty at the
cost of her health and all hope cf hap
piness Or relies from her life of drudg-
cry
This appalling condition of affairs
has been brought to public notice in a
letter to the Interior Department from
VIM. A. Davis, principal of the United
States public schools in Unalaska,
Alaska
Mr. Davis personal experience there
forms the basis of his communica-
ton The letter states:
"yThile canvassing this village for
scholars a few days since, I found
a number of families holding Aleut
children as slaves. Inquiry developed
the fact that it has been the custom
from time immemorial to make slaves
of poor children, especially girls, and
that the Gust m still prevails, not only
here. but in ether portions of the
country.
"A German, whose wife is a Rus
sian Creole, has a slave nine years old ;
a Russian Creole, whose wife is a ma
tive. has a slave girl fourteen years
old; a Scotchman. whose wife is ma
tive. has two little slave girls about
seven and eight years cld, respective
ly: a Russian priest has slave girl
twelve or fourteen years old, and 9th
ers whose names | did not learn, also
hold slaves.
NEARLY all. if not all, of these chill
dren were secured in the Alta Islands
10 westernmost of the Aleutian chain
The are made to do all the drudger,
and dirty work of the families, ar
not allowed to attend school or asso
ciate with free children, are poorl.
clothed and fed and are treated gener
ally as slaves
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22

The blow inflicted on Webb's head is
but a scalp wound. Webb gave him
self up and was placed under a $500
bond by Justice Stewart, which bond
was quickly made. Both are Of promi-
nent families. 1t is probable that the
charge of assault with intent to kill
will be withdrawn.
Tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
Mr. Greer and Miss Maggie Hardin of
this city will be married at the home
of the brides mother, 1406 South Cher
ry street. Immediately after the cere-
mony they will leave for bridal trip
to Hot Springs. From there they will
go to Searcy to spend the holidays
with the groom's parents. Rev. Frank
Thompson will perform the ceremony
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
J. T. WEBB ATTEMPTS TO SHOOT
LELAND S. GREER, BUT
FAILS.
Bullet Penetrated Greer's Clothing, but
No Damage was Inflicted BY

Monday afternoon Randolph Webb,
son of J. T. Webb, of Greer, came to
the city and gave himself up t. the Of
fcers, saying he had shot and wounded
Leland S. Greer in difficulty on the
latter's plantation near this city.
Young Webb seemed very much excit-
ed at the time and a report got into
circulation that Mr.. Greer was danger
ously wounded.
Last night Mr.. Greer came to the
city to quiet the report as he was not
dangerously hurt. The bullet struck
him, but did not penetrate mis- body at
all and inflicted only slight flesh
wound on the shoulder from which
Mr.. Greer feels no inconvenience. He
wishes the report of dangerous
wound denied, as he is not hurt at all
The young men got into a quarrel
over business affairs, and during the
discussion hot words were passed.
Webb drew a pistol and fired and then
Greer struck him with an ak handle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
Continued on Page Four.
TRAPP- P-RENO.

The wedding of Miss Sarah Lee
Trapp and Mr.. James C. Reno will be
solemnized this evening at $3.50 o'clock
at the home of the brides brother, Mr..
J. S. Trapp, S11 Pine street. Rev.
Frank Thompson, pastor of the Chris
tian church, will officiate. After the
wedding, reception will be rendered
the newly welded couple at the home
of Mr.. w. l.. DeWoody. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reno will leave tonight for a wedding
trip to New Orleans and other points
of interest in the south.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
HIGHLY RESPECTED YOUNG MAN

Last night about I o.cleck, while
riding home from his work on a bicy
Gle, viii Allen met With a terrible ac
cident which caused his death Young
Allen collected for the Southern Tele-
graph and Telephone ompany and got
On his wheel about O'clock to go
home. He rode up Pine street. When
turning at the intersection Of Third
avenue and Pine he met the buggy OF
Dr. j. W. Johns which was coming
down Pine street. A heavy ice wagon
was standing in front of the ice fac
tory and there was not room enough
for the buggy and wheel tc. pass.
Young Allen was going down grade
so fast he could not stop and DR.. Johns
did not see the wheel in time to stop.
A collision resulted and Allen was
thrown against buggy shaft, which
struck him in the eye and the sharpe
point penetrated his brain resulting in
death Dr. Johns carried the young
man to his rooms over the Mann-Tank-
ersly drug company and gave him ev-
cry medical assistance possible. The
injuries proved fatal, however, and
after two hours of painful agony he
died. The remains were taken to the
Hole derness Senyard company to await
burial
viii Allen was a brother to J. r. AL
len, principal of the Sixth avenue
school, His parents reside near Col
Inns, Drew county, and were notified at
:nce of his death. He had been in the
employ of the Southern Telegraph and
Telephone company in the capacity of
collector for nearly year, and was
known as a hard-working, Industrious
young man. He was bright and capa-
BILE, and we'll liked by his employers.
The remains will be sent to Monticello
for burial
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
The Anti-SaIoon Petition.

A petition from ladies of the east
nd asking that no saloon license be
|ranted in that part of the city was
resented and read. Mayor White
hallenged that. part Of the petition
hieh referred tc. certain remarks al
(ged to have been made by Judge w.
Jones regarding the character Of
tizens living in the east end. Mayor
Yhite said that the ladies had been
isinformed and that no such state
ents had been made by Judge Jones.
this he was born out by Aldermen
Hey and Jordan who contended that
icy had heard no such statements as
e Judge was charged with. The Pc
tion was received and filed.
The ordinance restricting the saloon
strict to the fire limits which, il
ssed, would grant the prayer cf the
etltion was then brought up. Alder
an Jordan moved that the ordinance
passed to its third reading. Alder
an Fox thought the matter should be
|fefully considered as petitions for
ID against the saloon had been filed.
e thought both sides ought to be
ard
Mr.. Harvey, the cwner of the saloon
the east end, addressed the council.
said the matter of the petition pre-
Pted by the ladies was real estate
IN which Mrs. Schnable was try
10 get the help of the council. He
the Schnable family was engin
ing the deal.
Ut. Andrew Schnable contradicted
statements of Mr.. Harvey regard
'he petition being a selfish one
y We're not fighting Mr.. Harvey
aonally, but his business which
IA considered detrimental to that
of the city.
= smith also addressed the coun
- penalf Ct the ladies petition. He
sused many of the names on the
.u lavoring the saloon as being
w ny men who did not live ir
wy and had not lived here fol
1s' He mentioned ten or twelve
l0tho.
lOsner petition protesting agains
ssiooh and signed by fifty-four per
was presented and read.
s''man Jordan said that it seem
! majority of the people directly
,ssted We're opposed to the saloon
su1a oppose the establish ,ent OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
UNITED CHARITIES
PROTESTANT CHURCHES ORGAN.
izE TO LOOK AFTER POOR
OF THE CITY.
Father j. Nj. Lucey Writes the Graphie
Why Eis Church Is Not in
the Organization.
Father j. Nj. Lucey Writes the Graph
SAYS HIS MEMBERS WILL AID IT

A board of united charities has been
organized in the city for the purpose of
conducting much needed work for the
poor of the city. The object of the
organization will be to unite the efforts
II all organizations interested in the
work for the poor and conduct it on a
systematic plan. The officers of the
board are: J. A. Clement, president;
P. Kline. secretary; H. c. Fox. treas
urer The board was elected with a
representative from each Protestant
church as follows: r. M. Ware, a.
Brewster, G. B. Moore, II. C. Fox. O. M.
Lyon, w. S. Jeter, S. A. Miller, l.. o..
Knox, J. A. Clement, N. B. TrulOck
and w P. Kline. In addition to these,
five ladies from each congregation will
be chosen to assist in the work. The
Merrill Institute will be the general
headquarters for the work.
Letter From Father Lueey.
Father J. M. Lucey, pastor of St
Je,seph's Catholic church, addresses
the following letter to the Graphic with
| reference to the united charities organ
ization:
Editer of Graphic: The pastor of
| st. Joseph's church not having been
! invited to take part in the charity or
ganization lately perfected at the Mer
| rill Institute and not wishing to be
! guilty of intrusion, ne, repres entative
ing for organization. It is true that
the notice in the papers was read OF
! the ministers association having had
several conferences on the matter and
Of having outlined plan of work to
| be presented at the meeting. SO far
as generally known this association
| of ministers is limited to the Protest
| ant ministers of the town by it's rules.
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church
could not, therefore, present himself
or send a representative to either
| meeting. 1t is a satisfaction to believe
that discourtesy was not intended bu;
these facts may be necessary t.. explain
the absence of one Christian church
from a participation in very worthy
| work, and how it happens that the
work is not strictly undenominational.
The Catholics Of Pine Bluff are able
and willing to take care of all the
/ poor who may profess their faith and
to- extend help regardless of creed.
Once month a church society meets
to report on any destitute cases. The
Catholics of the city wish we'll to the
new organization and will individual
ly aid them when called upon. 1t will
be received as a favor if, at any time
any one knows Of a deserving desti
tute Catholic, he will make the cir
cumstances known to a prominent
Catholic of the city, who will place the
matter before the proper committee
j. M. LUCEY,
Pastor of St Josephs Church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
Perdue Resigns.

The resignation of John S. Perdue,
assistant chief of police, was read
Rs follows:
To the Hon. H. King White: | here
by tender my resignation as assistant
chief of police and patrolman to take
effect December 21, 1903, and in part
ing from the city's service, allow me
kindnesses both from you and all my
associates on the force.
JOHN S. PERDUE.
q This resignation was indorsed ae
*accepted" and signed by the mayor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
ESKIMO GIRLS HELD AS SLAVES
Lot Worse Than That of Negroes
Under Northern Overseers.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Slavery even
uorsa than that which existed within
the United States before the Civil war
is carried On beneath the flag OF Amer
lean independence in our possessions
in the far North.
In Unalaska, Alaska, there are a
number of pitiful, folorn little Eskimo
girls held in bondage. They are the
slaves of rich families. made t2 labor
as drudges, deprived OF the ASSOCIATION
of free children and forbidden the hrst
vetage of education.
These children are poor orphans
rboeo means of support have been ta-
ken away and who are sold cut to ram
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22

Mr.. A. D. Mcdonald, formerly circu-
lation manager on the Graphic, left
last night for Schenectady, N. Y, to
spend the holidays with relatives.
From there he will go to Owens boro,
KY, to assume the management of the
circulation department of the Owens
boro Inquirer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
asALooNs DISTRICT WHAT

The following affidavit detailing the
particulars of the outrage upon Judge
Wood at Hope has Deen made from
Sheriff j. L. White who was present
and witnessed the assault:
Hope Ark. Dec. 20.--I will state
was at the opera house and heard
the speaking of the candidates for
governor on the 10Th. Governor Davis
spoke first, and in his talk called Judge
Wood traitor. Judge Wood inter-
rupted and advanced on Governor Da
Wis and told him not to use that Ian
guage Governor Davis retreated to
where his gold-headed cane was and
picked it up, when Mr.. J. F. Ward
and Judge Bourland came between
them and Judge Wood remarked,
Every we'll, sir, | will see you later"
Then Governor Davis proceeded with
his speech until he had closed. AS he
started to leave the speakers stand
Judge Wood arose and asked him to
| remain. That is all heard Of the con-
began to mix around saw there was
going to be trouble and | went as quiet
ly as | could from the lower floor to
Tue stage. | saw Governor Davis jerk
his walking cane from Senator T. c..
Jobe Then Judge Wocd made toward
him and showed Judge Bourland out Of
the way. Bourland tnen clinched
Judge Wood from behind and pinioned
his arms in mis- grasp. Mr. Ward was
also by the side of Judge Wood, hav-
!, ing hold of his left arm. Davis then
struck Judge Wood over the head and
shoulders of Mr.. Ward. hitting Judge
Wood twice, once on the head and
once on the cheek. l think he struck
three blows but only two took effect.
The blows We're all struck before |
could reach the parties. About the
time l arrived Judge Wood made a
lunge freeing himself from BOurland
and Ward and grabbed the stick from
Davis and made at him and struck
him one blow, which Davis warded Off
with his arm. Governor Davis was
ing pressed by Judge Wood back be-
hind the screen when my deputy, A D.
Monroe, grabbed Judge Wood from be-
hind and pulled him away from Da-
Wis and prevented him from striking
any more.
JAMES L. WHITE, Sheriff.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this goth day of December. 1908.
JOHN S. GIBSON, N. P,
Ny commission expires January TO-
1903
The above is accompanied by the
following additional statement:
"This statement | send are the facts
in the case condensed. This was the
| most redhanded assault | ever saw. It
was a most cowardly act in Governor
Davis and Judge Bourland l ever saw
think it was a putup job. The peo
pie are indignant over the assault. II
is a disgrace to the human race and
a blot on Christianity. This letter is
no secret.
Davis was scared to death. He
thought Judge Geo. w Murphy was
after him.
JAMES L. WHITE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
TO CLOSE ITS DOORS
LOCAL Y. M. c. =. TO QUIT ACTIVE
WORK ON JANUARY
I 1904,
Resolutions b. the Board Say Step ta
Necessary Because Of taek of
Financial Support.
Resolutions b. tire Bosrd Say Step ga
Neoessary Because Of Lack of
TIE RESOLUTIONS IN FULL

At a meeting of tho board OF direc-
tors OF the Young Mems Christian as
sociation last night resolution was
passed and signed by each member Of
the board to close active association
work until time when the people Of
Pine Bluff express a desire to continue
it. This decision was reached by the
board after being under discussion for
nearly a month. One member Of the
board says that the association has
been in debt for some time and that
they do not feel able tc, carry the bur
den longer without the financial sup
port Of the public.
They have recently employed a gem
eral secretary to carry on the work
and have tried for months to raise
enough money to properly equip and
conduct the Y. NJ. G.. A., but have met
with Indifferent success. The desire
of the beard is to take up and continue
the work at such time when the people
say they need the work for young men.
A standing committee composed Of l..
|. Pollitt, Fred Fov and N. B. Trulock
will take charge Of the affairs Of the
association and settle all claims as
quickly as convenient.
State Secretary J. l.. Scofield of Lit
tie Rock was present and advised the
action. Mr. w. p. Kline and his as
sistant. Mr.. Stephenson, will remain
until January 1, winding up the af-
fairs. Al,er Janury !, 1904, no more
active Y. M. c. A. work will be con
Quoted in the city unless radical steps
are taken at once by the citizens.
The Resolutions.
The resolutions passed last night
are as follows:
Whereas. The people Of Pine BluK
have not taken sufficient interest in
the work Of the Young Mems Christian
assn to contribute the means to defray
the expenses of the work, so as to car
ry it on in an aggressive and up to
date manner, but. on the contrary, a
debt OF over $1,000 has been incurred
and we have no means with which to
pay said debt:
Therefore Be it resolved by the
board of directors Of the Young Mems
Christian association of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas:
That the active work of the said as
sociaton shall be closed on January
1. 1904, and the possession of the Mer
rill Institute building be then surrend-
cred to the board Of trustees of said in
stitute. and that the work of the asso-
citation be not actively resumed until
such time as the people Of Pine Bluff
take sufficient interest in the work as
to subscribe and raise sufficient funds
to pay eff the debt Of the association,
and to pay the running expenses of a
we'll equipped and up to date associa-
ton work.
| Be it further resolved, That cont
-mittee of three, composed of L. l.
| Pollitt, Fred Fox and n. B. Trulock, is
hereby appointed to wind up the af-
fairs of the association with full power
to act.
Resolved further, That the members
Of the present board shall continue to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
Chief Peterson Also Resigns.

Chief Peterson Also Resigns.
The resignation of E. A. Peterson as
thief of police, was also read as indcrs-
ID accepted by Mayor White.
Mayor White then announced that
lie had appointed E. A. Peterson as
tstant chief of police. Mr.. Peterson's S
3pnd for such office was then read
hd adopted by the council.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22

The city council met in regular ses-
ssion last night at O'Clock, Mayor
white present and presiding. Roll
Call showed a majority of the council
amen present. The minutes of last
ameeting We're read and approved
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22
Police Uniforms.

The matter of the payment cf the
Informs for the policemen was taken
tp and disposed Of.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-22

continued on Page Four.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-20
MEETINGS OF THE w. C. T. U.
Resolution of sympathy Extended
Col. CIinch at Business Meeting.

The mothers meeting, of a social ma
ture, and the chldren's sewing class
held in the mission ham of the w. c.
T. U. yesterday afternoon, were large
ly attended, and were interesting. Aft
er a short address to the women by
Supt. Mccormick, Miss Leonard, for
eign missionary on her way to Thibet
was introduced, and gave a very in
teresting and instructive talk.
At the business meeting of the union
held in the ladies' parlor about the
same time. various matters of interest
were discussed. One of the important
events of the meeting was an amend
ment made to the bylaws providing
another class of members to be known
as the Associate Workers" The
amendment was made because many
ladies had evidenced a desire to be
helpful in the work of the mission, and
yet did not feel at liberty to bind them
selves by the pledge of the organiza-
ton. Those ladies were enrolled as as
sooiate workers, and were heartily well
coined as such.
After sympathetic references to the
death of Mrs. J. II. M. Clinch, the fol-
lowing resolutions We're unanimously
Endorsed: Resolved, That in the death
of Mrs. Clnch, the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Savannah has
sustained the loss of true and tried
friend, and that in this hour of great
bereavement the members of the union
extend to Col. Clinch the assurance OF
their sincere sympathy.
Further resolved, That this resolu-
ton be placed upon the minutes of the
organization, and copy of the same
be sent to Col Clinch."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-20

Company, which will appear in Savan-
nah next Monday evening and the
balance of the week:
There is now playing an engagement
at the Mobile Theater one of the best
popular price companies on the road
viz, the Arnold Stock Company In
every respect the performance of last
night, I'm Honor Bound" interspersed
with specialties of a high order. was
far above the average popular price
shows.
The house was packed and the APP
plause which was accorded speaks best
of the merits of both play and players.
The leading female role is taken by
Miss Bowen. She is finished actress
and impresses all who see her as such.
No leading woman who has appeared
in repertoire company has made such
a favorable impression on Mobile the
ater-goers.
Good features are the illustrated
songs, the comedy singing of Foster
Ball, and the sleight of hand tricks by
cara. The latter's performance is a
puzzle and he ranks with the greatest
of his profession.
The orator of the evening. in his
modest. well worded announcements,
created good impression.
The wardrobe carried by the compa-
ny is fully up to the requirements. The
company should draw liberal patron
age during its engagement.
Ladies will be admitted free on Mon
day night, March %. The opening bill
is Lost in Siberia" Seats are now
on sale.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-20
SOCIETY

possess good health and who pass with
credit their entrance examinations are
eligible. All applications for 1908 or 1904
must be sent by May to the secre-
tary, 4O2 Castor street, east.
One application has already been
received, and this fact makes the Of
hcers and members of the society most
anxious to increase their income suf-
ficiently to permit the entrance of the
candidate at college for the coming
year. The applicant is a well-known
and popular young girl, and much in
terest centers in her success. The ex-
penses for a single year at college will
be about $500. The membership fee of
the association is only 81 a year, and
it is hoped that the membership may
be greatly increased so as to permit
the commencement of beneficiary work
at an early date.
In the meantime another plan to aug
ment the funds of the society is being
formed. A tea sale" will be given at
the home of Miss Hartridge on Gas
ton street Tuesday afternoon and ev-
ening, April IA. The entire lower floor
will be thrown open for the occasion
and through the rooms will be placed
tables, each one in charge of a promi-
nent society woman, who will have a
number of girls of the younger set to
assist her. There will be about ten
tables in all, two of three with linen
tea cloths, tray covers, etc; one where
tea will be sold by the pound, and
where such other tasty things as pre-
served ginger sweetmeats and lemons
may be bought; one for candy and one
for flowers; d miscellaneous table where
silk bags, stocks, collars and such
trifles will be sold; a table for cakes
one for baby things and a table for
the disposal of articles of more than
usual beauty and value
In the evening, special attractions
will be Offered. Besides music, a mys-
terious feature of some sort is being
arranged which promises much pleas
ure, but is not to be revealed Just
yet The young ladies who have charge
of this part of the entertainment are
Miss Emma Huger, Miss Josephine