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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
ARMED WITH GUNS
MONROE, LA, PLANTERS PRE-
VENT NEGROES LEAVING
FOR PINE BLUFF.
Thought the Negroes We're COMING
Here to Take Work in Cotton
Fields Of Jefferson County.
NEEDED ON LOUISIANA FARMS.

negro excursion to this city from
Monroe La, was scheduled for Sun
day, but none Of the negroes came
from Monroe by reason of the
fact that they We're prevented
l:or boarding the train by large
number OF white citizens OF That city
armed with shot guns anl other weap-
ons. The fear expressed on the part
Of the whites was that if the negroes
came to Pine Bluff or this section
OF the state they would stay here, and
negro help is badly needed in Louisi-
ana to gather the cotton crop, which
When the time came for the excursion
train to leave Monroe nearly 400 me-
groes We're at the depot and many Of
them had purchased tickets for Pine
Bluff. The excursion party was met
by the white citizens and told they
could not leave the place. The excur.
sion train would be allowed to pull
out but the negroes would be COM
PEELED to stay in Monroe, as they
were needed there to work. The whites
emphasized their state ments with
loaded guns, threatening to make it
hot for any of the blacks who tried to
board the train
This action on the part Of the citizens
of Monroe pays a deserved tribute to
Arkansas, for it seems that the OBJ
lection made to the excursion was
that the negroes would find better
wages here and not go back to Louisi-
ana Arkansas is ready to employ all
cotton pickers that are willing to
work but the promoters Of the eX
cursion say it was not their Intention
of inducing the negroes to leave their
homes ,as all excursion tickets were
sold as round trip tickets.
The movement to keep the negroes
from leaving Monroe was an organ
lied one. many of the overseers on
the large plantations stationing them
selves on the principal roads armed
with shot guns. Here they met the ne
groes as they started to the train and
turned them back. For three sta
tions out this was done and not a
black man boarded the excursion train
within thirty miles of its starting
point. The train came to Pine Bluff
however, carrying about 250 negroes.
1t left last night at II o'clock and so
far as can be learned all the excur-
sionists went back to their homes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28

invest in an ice and coal company
plant already established and earning
a fair interest upon the capital invest
ed should call at the local office. cor
uer Second and Pine streets. whore all
further information required will be
cheorfully furnished them by the OF
ficials of the company. Shares of the
capital stoc.s of the said Pine Bluff
lice aud Coal company will be $25 each
par value and subscriptions will be
limited to d reasonable amount for
each subscriber.
For further information call on or
address Arkansas and Texas Consoll-
dated lee and Coal company.
JEFF HICKS. President,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
THE SECOND SURVEY
FOR THE WARNER, CUMMiNS AND
EASTERN is BEING
MADE.
Will Shorten Distance Four Miles
and Reduce Cost of Construc-
ton About $4,000.
SECURING THE RIGHTS OF WAY.

Mr. Jack Bernhardt of Dumas, at
torney for the Warner, Cummins and
city. and in an interview With The
Graphic he said that he is securing
rights of way as rapidly as possible
for he proposed ROAD.
The second survey of the line is be
ing made and it will shorten the
and Pendleton four niles, the first
survey making a curve to South Bend
from Douglas to Pendleton. The first
survey began at Linwood and ran to
the convict farm, thence to
DouglaS,D South Bend and Pen
dleton. The new survey begins
at Warner and runs to the convict
farm, thence to Pendleton on as
straight a line as it is possible to
! make it, From Warner to the state
| convict farm is an old road which can
| be utilized. The shortening of the line
| four miles between the convict farm
and Pendleton will lessen the cost of
construction about $4,000.
Mr. Bernhardt says that it is the
intention to take up the line from the
convict farm later to Linwood, and
build that also, but the line from
He says he does not at present know
how early construction will begin, az
all rights of way will be secured be-
fore any permanent movement for
building the line is made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28

to the state department by Edwin w.
lrlmmer, the American agent at Blue
fields and at his suggestion the gun
boat Nashville has been ordered from
Pensacola To St. andrews.
The Americans involved are connect
ed with plantation at st Andrews.
The state department officials say they
do not anticipate serious trouble
but the evident inability OF the local
authorities or their unwillinsness to
maintain order makes the presence OF
an American Warship desirable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
A Biz Log.

J. M. Agee got in this week one OF
the largest hickory logs that has ever
been brought to this place, says the
Camden Herald The log is twelve
feet long. four feet in diameter and
contains over 1 900 feet of lumber.
Mr.. Agee will use it in the manufacture
of wagons. Large hickory trees
abound in this section, as we'll as
those of almost every variety of tim
Der. If proper effort were made there
is little little doubt that a number of
the manufactures in the north where
the timber is almost exhausted could
he induced to locate here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
Foot Ball Season Opens.

The foot ball season for 1908 opened
Saturday in the eastern colleges.
Though not yet in full blast the games
are attracting large crowds and the
sport promises to be cleaner and more
popular than ever. Games were play
ed Saturday at Cambridge, Mass, New
York city, New Haven and Philadel-
phia. The largest crowd was at
tended the opening game between
Pennsylvania and Dickerson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
r. w. LANE.
Secures Contract to Build Fine Church
at Camden.

at Camden.
The Presbyterian church of Camden
has made arrangements for the erec-
ton of a fine new church building,
which will be modern in every re-
spect and one of the handsOmeSt struc-
lures in the city. says the Camden Her
aid.
While the edifice will not be as
large as some of the other church
buildings in town it will not be in
ferior to any in beauty Of design and
architectural effect.
The building will cost. when com
pleted, about 81 500. 1t will be built
of pressed brick and is to be completed
by January /. 1904. The contract has
been let to r. w Lane of Pine Bluff,
The old building will be sold at public
auction next Tuesday AID torn away
at once.
The building committee of the
church is composed of DR. Hudson, w
E. McRae, J. n. Morgan, j. M. Barker,
J. B. Num- E. M. McGill and A. l.
Morgan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
AMERICANS ILL TREATED.
Gunboat Nashville Ordered to Blue
fields to Protect Them.

Washington, Sept 2S.-Additional
information obtained at the state de.
partment about the trouble near Blue
fields. Nicaragua, is to the effect that
a number of American citizens have
suffe,sd i'll treatment on the island OF
St. A, ,drews, forty miles from Blue
fields,I Iand that the local authorities
have allied to afford them protection
dress. The matter was reported
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
WILL PROSECUTE,
Editor Gray VIII Proceed Against
Charles jacobson,

WicklyIfe GRAY manasin. editor of
the Fort Smith News-Record, was
FaeG rs RAD costs in Little Rock Sat
nSday 'ot Ms :2rt of the fight with
Deputy Governor Charles Jacobson.
Mr. Gray says the matter will not
rest With the personal encounter of
saturday l!e announced that he
WGulI ouln the oSta! card written to
l.in 10y NJ j; q son over to the fed
efal autlp!ii!es at Fort Smith and
would prosecute Mr.. jacobson under
the federal statue which provides a
Ialty for sending obscene matter
through the mail.
According to a statement published
recently in the Morrilton Headlight
a similar proceeding may be brought
against Nh. Jacobson by the editor OF
that paper, to whom Mr.. Jacobson
wrote letter containing clauses that
TIE editor thinks will fall under the
ban of the same statute under which
Mr.. Gray will prosecute Mr.. Jacob
son
|, is probable warrant will be serv
ed n Mr. Jacobson tomorrow by the
For1 Smith federal authorities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
County Levying Court.

The Jefferson county levying board
will meet in this city October 1 Many
things of importance will be submitted
to them, among other matters that Of
free bridge across the Arkansas at
this point
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
Railroad Man Suicides.

A. G. Rottman, railroad man from
Chicago, committed suicide in Hot
Springs by shooting himself through
the head. He left note giving in
structions as to the disposition OF his
body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
Horse Thieves Sent Up.

Joe and Will Clayton were each SEN
fenced at Newport to five years in the
penitentiary for the offense of horse
stealing, committed in 1893.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-28
Pstoffice Robbed.

Burglars entered the postoffice at
Green Forrest, blew open the safe, and
secured considerable booty. Ihey
dropped package containing $500 In
currency.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

started, and wa ked a few feet. Then
he stopped; he knew he was wrong.
Then he walked of again. all the time
looking guilty Then he stopped
again, knowing he would be punished,
or syolded He had his back bowed
up, aud looked thorough y un omfort-
able as he ito d out in the cold. At
list he seemed to conclude that he
wouldn't stand il: that there was no
in waiting any longer, 80 he
started up briakly, and walked nearly
to Byram, on Second street Again
"A sense of duty seemed TO overtake
him, and he stopped, TO think the mat
ter over After waiting five minutes
he started once more toward the
stable, but didn't ~ far until the
driver came out of the depot. and
yelled to the horse 'iiey! Pete! Now
you come back here mighty quick
Pete looked sheepish a moment. and
then turned around, and went back to
dnty.
How often we've acted like that
horse!
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

After Il thorough inquiry into the
circumstances attending the assault
on Consul Davis by Turkish police of,
ticials at AleXandretta, Asiatic Tur-
key, the state department has de.
manded an apology and full
reparation from the Turkish
government. The apology will no
doubt be forthcoming, but it will tax
the ingenuity of the state department
to get anything more substantial from
the willy Turk.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

The state supreme court has finally
passed upon the new revenue law, and
that measure will stand as the law of
Nebraska until repealed. The court
did not pass upon individual sections
of the act, but decided that the law as
a whole was good. Among other things
the court held that the state had the
right to pass any measure it saw fit in
regard To the taxation of foreign cor.
poratious doing bus hess within the
borders of the state.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Senator Bailey of Texas announced
in the Senate, just before the final
vote on the Cuban reciprocity bill
that hereafter the democrats would
vote solidly against all measures pre-.
sented by the President for consider.
alton. The senator said that all OF
Roosevelt's measures were so bad that
no democrat could conscientiously
vote for them.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Senator Hanna gav "A dinner for the
members of the Republican national
committee during their recent meet
ing in Washington, and when IA negro
member of the committee took his
seat the white member from North
Carolina left the table, saying he had
come to the meeting a gentleman and
intended to leave it as one The Dem
ocrats are not alone in their preiu.
dices against the colored race.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
The Risht TO SeCede.

In all the criticism that is applied to
the method by which Panama became
free no blame is to be attached to the
people of Panama themselves.
They had good ground for grievance.
Colombia had become an insufferable
tyrant, depressing the PEOPLE of Pana-
ma by outrageous taxes and restrain
ing them not only in their political
rights but in their commercial and in
dustrial opportunities.
Panama might have repeated. almost
wo d for word, the Declaration of In
dependence of the Observation-Disclosures.
She suffered taxation without repre-
sentation; her officials were aliens:
standing armies of the oppressor were
continually quartreed upon her.
One of the provisions of the consti.
ton of 1883 gave the executive ut the
capital, Bogota, the right to appoint
all officials in the departments. In
Panama the governors, judges and
other officials have been imported from
other parts of the republic and the
people of Panama practically ignored.
During the last six years there have
been seven governors, and Of these only
one was a native of the department,
and he held the position only for a few
months.
During the existence Of the revolu-
ton which ended in November, lasting
something over three years, the de-
partment of Panama has been merci-
lessly taxed. The monopoly of salt,
tax Of beef killing, introduction of to-
bacco, matches and making of ice has
been a national monopoly, and not
only did the people suffer from exor-
bitant prices but their local govern
ment got nothing from this
Never In all the history of Panama
has the general government built a
single mile of road or erected a school
house with n her territory, nor was
Panama permitted to levy local taxes
for these purposes. Every cent that
Panama could yield in taxes was ex-
torted from her by the general gov
eminent, and the utmost cruelties
we're practiced in their collection.
Panama had for years been ripe for
revolution, but the leader and the
match to the powder were wanting.
Then came the canal treaty. The
hopes of the people were raised. The
ratification by the United States SEN
ate was hailed with shouts and rejoic-
ing. 1t was the life Of the department
Of Panama. 1t meant millions upon
millions spent in the zone of the cities,
Panama and Colon. Imagine, then,
the chagrin when the cables brought
the news that the Bogota government,
forgetful of its own interests and those
of the department of Panama, were in
clined to disapprove the treaty, and
finally the feeling engendered when it
did so. This was the last stroke. 1t
united all parties and all classes.
They forgot former affiliations. old
sores were healed, and with one ac-
claim the eople and the army deter
mined Il be free.
The action of the United States in
throwing its ponderous weight into
the balance may be criticised. But
there is no blame to be laid upon Pan
anna. The better sense of all humanity
will approve her revolt and be glad
that she has thrown off the hateful
bonds.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

witness, and his testimony was a
strong defense of General Wood. Sec.
rotary Root und rtook to assume tn
responsibility for all the alleged mis-
deeds tn which General Wood is
charged, and sharply took to task the
accusers of the general, whose promo.
ton will doubtless be confirmed by
the Senate when The matter comes be-
fore that body.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

The investigation which has been in
progress before the Senate committee
on military affairs relative to the con
duct of General Leonard Wood while
he was in charge of affairs at Santi.
ago, was concluded yesterday. Score
try of War Elihu Root was the last
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
Novelties.

To those who feel that they can.
not afford to slight some expectant
one, ana yet must make "A limited
appropriation Ego round" we espe-
clally recommend Il purchase here.
small articles of merit and worth
TOO numerous To mention. Will
you see them. Here will be found
something for the whole family.
from the little tots to the grand
parents, at prices that will please.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Former Adiutant General Il. W.
Colby, whose official conduct has been
under Investigation by the federal
grand jury at Omaha, has made res j.
tuition Of all funds alleged to have been
illegally retained by him, and lit is
probable the matter will be dropped.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Prevenyon l.. Mathews, United
States marshal for the district of Ne
braska, has been agreed upon as his
own successor by the Nebraska con.
gressional delegation and his reap.
pointmcnt may be regarded as a GER
tnintx.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

The Omaha World Herald yesterday
contained a sensational story to the
fleet that the arsenal at Havana,
Cuba, had been looted of all its NUM-
tions of war, and that the same wei G
to be turned over to the Colombian
government to be used in regaining
control of Panama.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

The Cuban reciprocity bill passed
the United States Senate Wednesday
with but eighteen dissenting votes.
Many democratic senators voted for
the mcnsnre.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
PROFIT

The matter of feed is Of
tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-datc farmer knows
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the childrenl
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are soft and undeveloped, a
flesh and muscle TODD II they
are thin and weak and a blood
food if there is anemia?
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
and brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

All indications point to an early
trial in the Dietrich case, although the
senator has not yet been formally ar
raigncl in court.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

An Atchison man j. so bald th,t he
catches cold al this time of the year
every time he tips his hat.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

The threats "a woman makes Of whip
ping her boys sound almost as terrible
as the war-like news from Panama.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Those girls who are pretty and don't
know it, that you hear so much abont
ever see oneg
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

There is big dog in Atchison known
as a Great Dane When he banks, he
jars the p~lastering off the ceiling.
Still, every cur in town whips him.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Don't analyze too closely or you will
see the other side of your argument.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
TELEPHONE, SEVEN = TWO

The next Republican national con.
vention will meet in Chicago June u,
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
SNverWare
That Wears

No family can have too much sill
ver for the table. none but have too
little, non that do not want for
more. We are showing the latest
designs and most styles in goods of
of uuquestionable merit. Goods
that satisfy both recipient and
donor, and at such money-savipg
prices as to place dependable goods
within the reach of all purses.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
Watches.

Inc boy or girl, husband
or wife. father or mother,
who gets watch for
Christmas will never feel
more hearty pleasure over
any event of their lives.
AS a good and lasting, or
mental and useful present
nothing equals good time
piece. 1t is received with
equal pleasure by one who
has been promised and the
one who is surprised. Our
line of WATCHES is most
comprehensive, ranging
from the low priced dollar
article to tho mont axnon,;,
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

An Atchison woman admits that she
Is sick enough to lie on a lounge all
day, and says the only reason she
doesn't give up is that she hasn't a
pretty wrapper to lie around in. No
II sympath yes with a sick woman
whose special scenery is unbecoming
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
AtChiSOn Globe SlShts.

AtVuuIoVu UtVUC OlSutos
Don't analyze too closely or you will
see the other side of your argument.
Those girls who are pretty and don't
know it, that you hear so much abont:
ever see oney
An Atchison man is so bald that he
catches cold al this time of the year
every time he tips his hat.
the threats a oma makes of whip.
ping her boys sound almost as terrible
as the war.like new from Panama.
There lisa big dog in Atchison known
as a Great Dane When he banks, he
jars the plastering off the ceiling.
Still, every cur in town whips him.
An Atchison woman admits that she
is sick enough to lie on a lounge all
day, and says the only reason she
doesn't give up is that she hasn't a
pretty wrapper to lie around in. No
one sympath yes with a sick woman
whose special scenery is unbecoming
You W. "a a ten dollars. You
are so poor that to sue you would be
lika Snipu N lnnSo FOR 40 biJo and t,l
low; therefore, you can beat him out
of the money, if you choose to, and
thus make ten dollars But remember
that for the t. dollars, you give your
reputation AS All honest man.
y certain Atchison man is noted for
having very annoying kin trouble A
& tizen approached him today, and
said: You may think you know what
Kin trouble is, but you don't; you will
never know until you hear my story"
lie Is an entirely new man in the kin
difficulty line; no one suspects him at
present.
Two big men, we'll know fighters,
were quarreling, whereupon one OF
them said; Il expect we'll fight; |
don't see any other way ont If it. But
want to tell you one thing; have
false teeth, and if you hit me in the
mouth, and break them. | will get a
gun tomorrow, aud shoot you You
can hit me anywhere, and kick me
anywhere, except in the mouth, but
don't you dare break my false teeth"
In Atchison, a bay horse is used to
haul a mail wagon to aud {, ON the de-
pot. He is "a reliable horse. and.
when at the depot waiting for "a train,
is not hit he'd, On cold days. it is
pretty hard on the bay horse, standing
out in the cold, and nothing to Ike y
him from ruu ing away except a sense
OF duty, We watched him at noon TO.
dag He wanted to go home, 50 he
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

/ ITIcTc 10 IN m0Tt tNPensIve and ornamental. Prices oro forcod
down to the lowest possible prices. "'0
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18
Spoons.
Knives,
e. Forks

Are also here in almost endless assert
ment. Solin sterling silver Souvenir
Spoons of all sizes, patterns and fin
ishes. Fancy spoons for table use,
Cream and Gravy Ladies', Berry, Soup,
Sugar and Fruit Spoons.
Table, Fruit, Butter and Pie Knives.
Table, Oyster, Pickle and Cold Meat
Forks. In fact, anything in this line
you can ask for.
The Red Cloud chief., 1903-12-18

Dd PAR F FoyNI LAAINn Pens hso MY perfectly sMhasoyt fountain pen on the market In
comprehensive e fancy penhIdes ''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-03-19
Death of MIR. Jas. a. White.

Mr.. James A. White died ut his
home at Whites x Roads, four miles
from town, Tuesday morning at six
o'clock March II, 1903, aged So years.
He was the son of the late Capt. A.
White, of this place. He was born at
the old White homestead near town
and has lived in this community all
his life. Mr.. White had suffered much
from rheumatism for ten years or more,
and for the past six months had been
declining very much. About thirty
days or more ago rapid decline was op-
served and a week before his death it
was evident that he could not long
surviye.
Mr.. White had devoted his life to
farming and had made quite success
at it. He was industrious, palnstaking
and-careful OF his work and business
affairs. As a citizen and neighbol
he was held In good esteem and he
leaves to his sons the lagacy of good
name.
The remains where inferred in the
Baptist cemetery here at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday 18th, Rev. M. L. Keslel
conducting the services. The pal
bearers were Mess. r. w. Strickland
John T. Applewhite, j. s. PAUL., D. A
Madry, s. w. Morrisett and Balfoul
Dunn. A large concourse of people at
tended the burial and all feel sympathy
for the bereaved family.
A wife and SIX sons are left to mourn
the sad loss of husband aud father.