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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
SEVENTEEN YEAR. .OLD GROOM
GETS HIS 31-YEAR.OLD WID-
OW FOR BRIDE.
Before the Recent Term of the
Desha Circuit Court

Dumas, July 30-Saturday evening
last Deputy Clerk Meeks issued IL
cense to marry to Allen Simon, aged
seventeen, and Mrs. Maggie Harrison,
aged thirty-one. The father CT Allen
came in person and gave lis consent
for the young man to marry. The
bride.to-be required no sponsor. Both
the contracting parties live at Mills,
Lincoln county, about eight miles from
Dumas.
More than ordinary interest centers
about this wedding, for on the 9Th day
Of June last the same couple came
to this place with the similar purpose
in view, and at that time the young
man had not got his fathers written
cons ent, nor had the father come in
person. and thereupon Mr. Meeks re-
fused very properly to issue the IL
cense. Moreover, upon that occasion
the BRIDES brother, c. c. Williams,
who is constable of Wells Bayou town
snip, arrested the groom-elect upon a
charge Ct burglary preferred BY j..
Fl Robertson of Mills, Just as ne wa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30

Office: Corner BraraGue and Cness
nul Streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
MORE PATRIOTISM Discussing
AND the present
LESS PREJUDICE gubernatorial

Jonesboro Enterprise. which two years
ago supported Davis, says:
But passion and not patriotism has
ruled politics in Arkansas for longer
than we think Emotional prejudice
and passionate blindness landed Dan
Jones in the governors chair eight
years ago 1t was at time when a
wave of Populism swept over Arkan-
sas from boundary line to boundary
line. They demanded to know how
the candidates stood on national is
sues. Dan Jones said he would only
vote for such man as suited his Pop
ulistic friends and on such a platform
as suited or he would vote for a Pop
ulist. Harrod, his opponent at that
time, declared that he would vote the
ticket straight if the devil wrote the
inee.' Up to tnat time Harrod's
chances for governor were the very
best, and every one believed he would
be elected. but that expressed loyalty
to his party turned from him the pas
sionate inflamed and emotional Pop
ulists, and landed the sorriest man in
the governors chair that had ever
been there up to that time, and the
sorriest yet, Jeff Davis excepted. What
&c ofyin nd
passion and prejudice
Any man can afford to lay aside
personal feeling and emotions for the
time, and vote for the man that will
subserve the best interests Of the
state, but it is not likely we will all
do So"
What the Enterprise says is so we'll
known to everybody in Arkansas that
it is an unquestioned event of the
recent political history of the state.
The prejudices which were created
then Gov. Davis is doing all within
his power to keep inf1amed. He knows
that whenever the mass OF the people
OF Arkansas lay aside prejudice, and
begin to do some sober thinking for
themselves that patriotism will once
more govern their actions, and Davis
ism will be swept forever from polit-
lcal control in the land of the Ark
kansas Traveller"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
Rice Experiments Discouraqinq.

Col. w. c. Vincenheller, director Of
the agricultural experiment station at
Fayetteville, says the rice experiments
over in Lonoke county are somewhat
d'scouraging up to this time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
Ex-Cashier Arrested.

DeVall's Bluff, July 3O.-Mr. George
C. Strong, former cashier of the Bank
o, DeVall's Bluff, has been arrested
on the charge of embezzlement Joe
I Robinson will represent Mr.. Strong
and Eugene Lankford the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
NEGRO
COM ING
SOUTH
An Evansville, Ind, tel
egram to the St. Louis
Globe Democrat says:


Several hundred negro
refugees from Danville, Ill.,, and towns
along the Illinois Central railroad have
passed through the city since Sun
day morning. Two cars of refugees
passed through the city tonight
Most of the negroes are on their way
to the gulf states, where they will
seek homes. None of the refugees
are permitted to stay here The po-
lice are carefully watching all incom-
ing trains
The north is not the home of the
negro and the northern white man is
not the negros friend II is the south
ern negro who receives the greatest
recognition from the whites, and he
doesn't have TO stay long in the north
to find it out. The negro in the south
is given employment, and there is not
an ablebodied negro in the south to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30

day but what has honest employment
at remunerative wages if he desires
II. The northern white people will
not, as rule, employ the negro in the
most menial vocations. If any conse-
quential number of negroes are for
IN any city or community Of the north,
the white laborers force them to leave.
IN the south, when a negro commits
a crime, which calls for a lynching,
the guilty negro only is lynched, and
no other negro is molested unless he
becomes too demOnstratiye in his
words or actions against the mob, but
in the north when negro commits
a crime which stirs the blood of the
northern white man and makes him
mete out speedy punishment to the
eiiihlidl, WITHOUT Judge Or jury, IN
every instance an attack is made on
every negro in the locality, and inno-
cent negroes are made to suffer for
la heinous crime committed by one
Of their race. Not 50 in the south.
| In the south the negro must know
n.s place and keep it, and the negro
who knows and does tLat not only
does not have any trouble with the
white man, but finds the southern
white man his best friend, protector
and benefactor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
COTTON BELT AND EAST
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The Cotton Belt has been raising
it's tracks from Georgia street to State
street. and at every street the gravel
is raised up even with the rails, so
at teams can go across.
Engines 21O. 323 and 500 are in for
a general repair, which they need very
badly. No. 46 had new pilot put
on and a general repairing. No. Al
had it's front trucks taken out and re-
paired. No. 4S has had it's frebox fix
ed, and it has been repainted. Switch
engine No. 95 has had repairs also, and
has been painted, and looks as if it
wanted work, which it will receive.
The following engineers are on the
sicklist: Merrill, Kumero, York, Kirch-
graber. Anderson, Graves, Bishop,
Crowley, Garfield
Firemen on sick list: Harris, York.
French, Pippin, Duval, Collier, Hollis,
Malkadon, APPEL, Elk1ns..
Extra men: Dempsey, Hudson
Choauauagh, Howlet.
The doors of the large blast furnace
in the rear of the blacksmith shop
are being repaired and other repairs
a: e being made.
Tanks 8S and SO are in the boiler
shops for repairs.
Car 1856 is out of the coach shops,
and will be completed in several days
U. S. baggage cars so and 1863 are
in the paint shops. The Dixie car is
in, but it will be some time before
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30

it is completed, but it will be the best
Car on the Cotton Belt.
The new wheel press that was put
in the wheel department is working
finely.
The machine shop is having a new
plank floor put in. The plank is three
and cne-half inches thick and is veEy
solid, but it will soon wear out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30
leaving the clerks office in order to
return home and secure the necessary
ralental consent.
pesha Circuit Court News.

The case of the state of Arkansas
against henry Townsend brought by
toe attorney general, seeking to oust
TIC GeInildant from the office of coun-
Y ,uage because the latter had been
elected and qualified himself as re-
cc"der Of the town of Arkansas City,
was argued by the attorneys upon a
demurrer filed by the defendant and
submitted to Judge Grace, who took
tie ma 'er under advisement, fixing
August Il as the day upon which he
would hand down his decision Hon.
K o. Pindall represented the attor-
ney general in his absence, while F.
NJ Rodgers represented Judge Town
scrd's SIDE of the controversy. This
matter is fraught with a great deal
Of interest for every citizen in the
county, and the ruling Of the court
upon the demurrer is looked forward
10 expectantly by all persons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-30

In the matter of the three mile petit
ton, appealed from the county court
to prohibit the sale of liquors within
three miles of the school house at
this place Judge Grace overruled the
motion of the county to dismiss the
appeal for want of Jurisdiction, and
the case went over until the January
term, 1904. J. Bernhardt appeared
for the county, while E. S. Pindall
represented the petitioners.-Dumas
News.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

tailoring can refuse to have them lncor-
porated in their suits. The average
amount of ornamentation on tailored
suits Is lessening, but still is conSdera-
ole. Many suits are trimmed simply
with stitchings and self-strappings, others
show braidings, passementeries and
touches of color Some stitchinEs in
white on the darker shades OF goodS are
in such coarse stitches that at a little
distance the gown looks as If II stu held
it's hastings. Many finished in this way
have a set pattern carried out W the
stitching. This is fussy work, ~ the
slightest deviation from the pattern will
show very plainly, and that means ex-
pense. Others have each seam corded
with q darker color, and still others have
a fanny silk braid down each seam. The
coats are nearly ali without collars, fiat
rimm ,g of some description taking off
hs p1 .nness at the neck. This is a pref
~ a aod one that looks to be and
eAlty is much cooler than the heavy
ai1s.s so common recently. Notified
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

fancy goods are handsome In tailored
gowns Grays are so numerous as to be
almost overdone, and an occasional dark
er dress makes n pleasing contrast. Street
gowns are made with every seam of skirt
and blouse jacket trimmed with a stitch
ed band of the cloth from an inch to
two inches wide. This is pretty style
for those whose figures Will bear such
dividing into sections.
The artist shows in her inltial picture
and in the right hand figure of each large
illustration three pretty tailor suits that
reflect the newest fancies in embellish.
ment. The first was blue Sicilian and
narrow black braid. The next was
sketched in white canvas cloth, black
stitching and black silk ornaments. The
third model was coffee colored broadcloth
finished with two widths of black silk
braid. Its beauty was accumulated by
being shown over a waist of sheer white
handkerchief linen. The kind of braid
employed on such gowns is an important
matter, as the shopper finds when search
ing for such trimming. Their variety is
very great. In silk, silk-andwoo and all
wool, there are many handsome sorts.
New ideas in laces are cropping out,
and perhaps they won't be fine on sum.
mer dress-ups! A brand new fancy is a
point venise in which sprays of color
appear. Then the coloring of laces makes
many old laces look like new, so there is
no end to the temptations of the lace
counters. And the impression created
there is REINFORCED and clinched by the
pretty uses of laces shown in model
dresses. Take the left-hand dress of to-
days second picture: 1t was natural col
ored pongee, with green silk belt and
cluny lace trimmings, and altogether
enough to set a woman counting her
money to see how near to duplicating il
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
HAND OF MONEY HANDLER.
Ve1vety Fingers Not Common Amona
Men in His Line of Business.

Ve1vety Fingers Not Common Amona
Men In His Line of Business.
Look at my hands," said a man as
he drifted into the Office Of a we'll
known business man, and as he said
1t he stretched his fingers out to their
full length. exposing the palms of his
hands. The insides of his hands were
very rough. That was exactly what
he wanted to call attention to.
do you see these crusty forma-
tions." he continued, these corns and
bunions and knots and other things OF
that sort? Look at EN-" He still
held his hands open for inspection.
do you know where l got emp he
asked "Splittin' wood" answered the
man. Not much" said the fellow
with rusty hands. "Maulin' rails"
ventured the man again. Nope" was
the short reply of the man with the
heavy hands. "Pullin cross-cut
saw" suggested the man as last re-
sort, but he was wrong again. We'll,
how on earth did you get 'em, then"
he asked with a show of Impotence.
"Handlin' money" was the mans re-
ply, and he smiled at the look of dis
gust and incredulity which spread over
the face of the man he was talking
to. Yes, sir; l got all these corns and
bunions and knots and other rough
things which you see on my hands by
handling money. You see, | work for
a traction company and have to han
die and sort all the money Of the COM
pany. A great deal of the money is
in small denominations and we handle
1t in bags and packages of various
sizes. There Is so much Of 1t that
fellows hands soon become hard on
the inside and gradually grow into the
knotty condition which you find mine
in at this time. You can bet that han
ding money Is not the soft and velvety
business it is generally supposed to be.
The association of soft white hands
with the business of handling money
is dead wrong, and If any man doubts
what 1 say about 1t l simply ask him
to step up and take a look at my
hands"
And the money handler with the
rough hands blew out as suddenly as
he had blown in.-Boston Post.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
CHAPTER VI.

Very slowly passed the days of my
second week, for my mind was constantly
dwelling upon the important Thursday,
which came at last, and, with more than
usual care, l dressed myself for school,
sporting a pale blue-and- white muslin,
which mother said | must wear only en-
great occasions. | at noon went down to
clear spring in the woods. and there
gave few smoothing touches to my tot
let. On my return to the school house l
requested one of the larger girls to sweep
the floor as clean as she possibly could,
while two or three of the boys were sent
after some green boughs to hang over the
windows.
I'll bet we are going TO have com
pany; l thought so this morning when
see the sohoolma'am all dressed up"
whispered one to another.
In few minutes the fact that Doctor
Clayton was coming was known both in
doors and out, and when saw how fast
John Thompson took himself home after
learning the news, involuntarily felt as
If some evil were IMPENDING PRESENT.
ment which proved correct, for not long
after school commenced there came q
gentle rap at the outer door, which caus,
| ed a great strengthening up among the
scholars, and brought me instantly to my
feet, fer l supposed, of course, he had
come. What, then, was my surprise
when. instead of him, | met a haught,
looking young lady, who, frowning ma
jestically upon me, introduced herself a
Miss Thompson" saying she had com,
to visit the school.
had never before had so good a view
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

she could afford. Like tempters she'll
find on every side of her in the stores.
Wash materials take on renewed at
tractiyeness with every fresh installment
received in the stores, and If woman
feels that she must not buy more sum-
Iner goods, she should avoid the stores,
for the displays are so tempting as to
prove irresistible. And it is surprising
how fast money flies in summer goods.
Panama weaves are pretty and servicea-
BILE, as they are firm enough to launder
beautifully. Many gowns in this weave
come in embroidered pattern dresses.
Those in the whites are especially pretty.
The supply of linens is fine, and an occa-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

sional new weave, such as the ChinSS
grass linens, show that the supply Is Hot
yet exhausted. Wash gowns shown III
models make the shopper wonder hov,
successfully they'll wash, this becausa
of their elaborateness and the deIicacv
OF their materials. Common prudence
suggests limiting purchases in this dsId
to entire reliable stores, and careful
consideration beforehand of goods and
material. BY exercising caution there
should be no new difficulty. A pretty
summer batiste has place in the conclnG.
ing one of these pictures. 1t was an en-.
broidered green weave, was trimmed
with darker green cord and had n Silk
belt.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
An Egg of the Great AUX.

Recently at an auction sale in Lon
don which was judiciously advertised,
an egg of the great aux was put up
which after some lively bidding was
knocked down for $1,260. That is said
to be a very good price. But aux eggs
have been sold in London for as much
as $1,000. The reason for these enor-
nous prices Is naturally to be found
in the scarcity OF the egg. The bird
is extinct, and not over seventy of its
eggs are in existence
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

"Oh, no." I answered, eagerly; "she
couldn't say / was fne-lookng. Nobody
ever said that"
"If should tell you that think you
better looking than Dell Thompson, what
would you say?' he asked, looking under
my bonnet, while with glowing cheekA
| turned my head away, and replied, II
am sure you would not mean it. krn'-
/ am ugly; but | do not care so much
about it now as / used to-"
CTO be cOntinuedl
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
LEGACY IN CIGAR BOX.

Twenty Years After Death of Legs.
tees Uncle 1t IL Discovered.
Ten $40 gold pieces, glued to the bot
tom of q cigar box, formed the legacy
left to Robert G. Heron OF 1912 Arch
street, Philadelphia. by an uncle more
than twenty years ago, but which only
reached Heron last week.
During all the years the treasure lay
undiscovered In a drawer Of an old
desk and the Heron family were con-
vinced that, though remembering all
his other relatives, the uncle had for
gotten his nephew. A few days ago,
however, some one CHANGED to open the
cigar box while rummaging through
the desk, and the nephew received his
portion Of his uncle's fortune.
Herron's uncle lived at Southbridge,
Mass, and at his death, twenty years
ago, left a property, which he in his
will divided as equally as possible
among his nieces and nephews. Much
to the surprise of the family, Robert,
who had always been favorite with
the old man, was entirely ignored. 1t
now appears that the uncle had wished
to be particularly liberal to him and
had put away his share in gold, which
was very scarce at that time. Afraid
to trust 1t to the banks, he glued the
coins to the bottom Of the cigar box,
putting in note saying that this was
to be Roberts share of his fortune.
1t was in this strange form, says the
Philadelphia Inquirer, that Heron,
after twenty years, received his leg
acy.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
Some are strap
They afford q

finish is of the severest. Some are strap
ped down every seam. They afford a
chance for the would-be sporty looking
crowd, but some of the consequences are
amusing. for women who haven't a look
of self-reliance, with some swagger, look
comically unsuted to such gowns.
Though the suits look simple, their fit
must be perfect, and their cost is high.
AS worn, they're always fastened, no
suggestion of light, soft waist showing.
The demand for severe gowns comes
from the search for an offset to the elab-
crate dress-ups. But average taste is
such that not great many women who
can afford the beautiful Celebrations of
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
TAILOR MADE GOWNS.
RECENT ONES ARE FREE FROM
SPORTY MODELS.
Mannish Types Are Seen but Seldom
Demand for Severity Comes as Pro-
test Against E1aboratencss in Get
Ups-Notes on Latest Fashions.
New York correspondence:

RETT9 much all
of recent stylish
tailoring has been
free from sporty
m o d @ ! $. r h e
"horsy" W o IN a n
and mannish types
have been seen, of
course, but have
gone as expressions
of individual and
somewhat eccentric
taste. Throughout
the entire field of
fine tailoring there
has been more or
less acknowledge
ment of the value
of decorative fan
cips These ctond.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

ards will hold probably, until general
change about in mode, but sops are
thrown now and then to admirers of mas
culine finish, and one of these has just
appeared. 1t consists of suit of three
quarters length coat and skirt barely
clearing the ground. Black and white
shepherd plaid is their material. and the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
ELECTRICITY in DentistrY.

Electricity is taking the place Of gas
and ether in dental extraction. The
current, which Is of the form called
high frequency, is applied to the jaw
where the operator desires to render
it insensible by means of heat appa-
ratus. and the patient feels nothing
more than slight heating of the af-
fected part. This method is much
safer than gas. cocaine and other anes-
thatiCs
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
Economy OF Railways.

The United States has 100000 miles
of railways upon which there are 54S
employees for each 100 miles. The
cost of operating these roads with
steam power is $500, 100000 a year, but
to carry on the same amount of work
with men and horses would cost the
country S1l .3OS, 500, 900.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

when a boy owns q stray dog, he
says he picked 1t up on the streets
few days after a dog show lsft town.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28
Lazy.

"Perkasie is very lazy man" said
TrlPlett TO Twynn.
lis he2"
Yes he won't even let his friends
work hLu."-Detroit Free Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

Iheres one great trouble with the
immense snake ostrich feathers-they
ada tremendously to hats cost.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-28

1t is said dipped laces have not the
greatest vogue because they wear abom-
inaby.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-12-19
HOT-WEATHER ENTERPRISE.
How n Newspaper Reporter worked
"Beat" on a Less Inyen-
tive Rival.

One of the most cheering sights OF
the day was displayed to passers-by
In Park Row little after noon, says
New York exchange. A very SOL
emn. fat reporter came down out of a
newspaper Office with a camera and
thermometer. He wandered about
the open space disconsolately and
drippingly looking for the hottest spot
After awhile he found handy place
near the Franklin monument which
seemed to be the focus of more sun
rays than any other. There he SOL
emily set up the thermometer. waited
until the mercury refused to rise any
higher, and then photographed the
record. Then solemnly and drippingly
he retired to the picture department
of his newspaper.
A few minutes later another young
man, from rival newspaper, appeared
in secluded spot I'm William street
near the bridge arches. and likewise
produced thermometer. He. however
produced a match which he lighted
and held under the bulb of the Their
mometer while. another reporter with
camera took picture. Thus are
beats" scored by the truly gfeat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-12-19

Big holiday sale now on at Th,
VIM. Kitz Co., Baraga. See thei
advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-12-19

The members of the fire depart
ment held a meeting Wednesday
evening.
Remember the annual ball to bt
given by the Firemen at Grandville
Hall New Years eve.
James ]. Byers has taken con
tract for crushing stone for the new
pavement in Houghton.
Mrs. c. ]. Boyle returned Thurs
day evening from a months visit
with relatives in Duluth.
A young child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Healy was nearly frightened to
death Tuesday, by neighbours COW,
which chased the child.
William McRandle has returned
from Montana to spend the winter
at his home in Baraga. He had
been absent for nearly year.