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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
STORY VIA ST. LOUIS THAT ROCK
ISLAND HAS NOT BOUGHT
p. 3. AND w.
Republic Says Real Purchasers Are
the GouIds, But Does Not
Quote Authority.

The st. Louis Republic OF yester-
day contains a denial cf the dispatch
from La Crosse, Wis, that the Rock
Island had purchased the Pine Blun
and Western Railroad, but does not
give any authority, merely stating that
it is said the real purchasers are the
, Goulds.
This rumor is not authenticated, but
if true, it means that Pine Bluff again
looses out when the whole city was
rejoicing over the prospect of new
road intc. the city and new outlet to
the outside world. With the Rock ISL
and in possession Of the forty eight
ter for them to extend the branch 70
Benton and from there make direct
connection with the Choctaw to Lit
tie Rock and Memphis. But if the
Iron Mountain has bought the road it
simply means that Pine Bluff will re-
main under the control of one system
Of roads and be bottled up for many
years to come. 1t is definitely known
that for some time past the Rock ISL
and people have been locking to the
establishment of a branch road in this
section of the state in order to get a
share of the products from the rich
section of the country traversed by the
P B. and w. 1t is not believed that
the Rock Island will build an entirely
new road. A branch of the Rock ISL
land would mean many advantages t.
Pine Bluff while the road in the pos
session of the Iron Mountain would
mean just as many disadvantages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
Mr.. M'RAE IN WASHINGTON
Not Believed He Will Enter the Race
for Governor.

Ex-Congressman T. C. McRae has
gone to Washington, D. c., on business
connected with land matters before the
interior department According to
the talk in political circles, Mr.. Nc
Rae will not enter the race for COVER
nor, prefering to devote his attention
wholly to his law practice Some
time ago it was believed he contemplat-
ed making the race, but the impression
seems to prevail among well-informed
politicians that he will not now be-
come candidate, in view cf the fact
that the state campaign is so far ad.
vanced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17

the Iron Mountain road One night hr
found among the express matter a
package which contained diam mas
from St. Louis firm to a person i'll
Dallas, Texas. He stuck the package
in his pocket, and as affairs were more
or less disarranged al that time tIla
theft Of the package Wa NOT noticed.
Freeman made the rctHra trip to ST
Louis and resigned. He Immediately
WeHt 10 Chicago. where He sgf 10
Work to dispose Il the diamonds. MG.4
aaa~toa he haa converted Dl5si 4s
them into cash. last =F'liday nf4at ~
made Il confession ~ the tlef' lie tr
Chicago police.
Freeman was employed by tAe s..
Louis Office and WAS noJ known III Lit.
IL Rock. except that ln pa-z4J
t5raEst atlt= On ,ilc tGa.i..=
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
ASSOCIATION BAPTIsTs
pte Executive Committee Will Meet
in Little Rock Tuesday Next.

me executive committee of the Gen.
/ Association cf Baptist churches of
kansas will meet in this city next
(sday at 2 p. M, says the Little Rock
|et'e. In connection with the meet
the following announcement has
made: "The state convention
Fng rejected the peace proposition
Pted by it's own committee, the
uuie OF work for another year
De arranged, and permanent ar
ements made for liberal, loyal CO.
a'lon IN missionary work by the
haptists of Arkansas"
Pnouncement' has been made also
Tue General Association of Bap-
churches for Oklahoma and In.
territory has been organized. Ell.
Ealter Pruitt of Cordell, Okla, has
selected for the work of general
0hary in the territories.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
DIAMONDS STOLEN
BY MESSENGER

News has been received by Division
Superintendent G. F. Johnson of the
arrest and confession of a former Pa
cific Express company employe to the
theft cf package containing $1,000
worth of diamonds last October, says
the Little Rock Gazette The theft oc.
Cured On the run between st. Louis
and Texarkana.
The mans name is Charles Freeman,
alias Fred Neff, and was among the
men put on to man the express cars
during the recent strike, he being en-
ployed as messengers assistant on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
APPEAL. WAS TAKEN
IN CASE OF ST9KGS WHO WAS
BROUGHT OUT FOR DEATH
SENTENCE.
Has Been TWioe Convicted 81 Murder
II FEst Degree and Goes VI
en- Second Appeal.
DELLA WARE GETS TWO YEARS
en- Sect nd Appeal

John Stokes. coloraa convicted =
murder il rte first degree. was called
into court This morning in order that
sentence mieht be passed upon hin.
Attorney Nixon appeared in behalf ot
Stokes and filed a motion for new
tril, which was ovefruied. Attorney
for Stokes say they will now appeal
to the supreme court and the twice
convicted murderer will be given al
other chance for his life. Mr.. NiXCn
says he is confident he can get the ver
dict Of the jury set aside on the adms-
sion of some evidence by the state
which he thinks was improper. Stokes
was then taken back to Jail.
Stokes killed negro named Coon"
Scott
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
PoLIcE COURT.

Judge Toney, in the police court this
morning. fined Tom Davis, colored, $5
on the charge of disturbing the peace;
Paul Earle, colored. IS, drunk and dis
orderly; Thomas TObin and John Riley,
vagrants, IS each, and Tom Murphy,
carrying pistol, $50 Chas. Williams
colOreu, was arrested om the charge of
vagrancy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
eHARGEs AGAINST HEATH
;" REPORT of Fourth Assistant
postmaster General eristow.


nins'on, Dec. 1.-THE full re-
II fourth Assistant Postmaster
81 nrlstow was made public tc.
III the exception of the exhibits
are Withheld because of the
criminal cases. The report
niahy new facts brought out by
n'h OF investigation and not
~ IN the official abstract made
= fortnight ago. These are
Tue way of important sup
'afy Information regarding the
-uhectlon of executive officers
patement with fraudulent con.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
COLLAR BONE BROKEN.

Mr.. Silas Meeks, an employe of the
Cotton Belt road, fell yesterday while
broke his collar bone. Mr.. Meeks was
riding from the shops to his home on
No. 1, and in some way missed his
footing as he attempted to get Off the
car. He was otherwise seriously bruis-
ed and will be confined to his bed for
several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
TREATY REACHES WASHINGTON

Washington, Dec 17-An express
man brought the Hay-Buneau-Varilla
box, to the state department yester-
day and deposited it in the office OF
Chief Clerk Michael The Panama
minister is expected to arrive in Wash
ington from New York in day or two
and the packages will be held subject
to his orders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
Automatic SHOTGUN,

Mr.. J. A. Coles is the proud owner OF
the first automatic shotgun ever
brought to this city. The gun is known
as the Browning automatic gun and
will shoot five times in rapid success
icn without reloading and with single
pressure of the trigger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
SENATE PASSES CUBAN BILL

Washington, Dec. 17.-By the decis-
i've vote of 81 to Is the senate yester-
day passed the bill carrying into ef-
feet the reciprocity treaty with Cuba.
The final vote came at the close Of
the day, which was marked by a de-
bate which, while at all times animat-
ed, was never acrimonious
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
NEW MEAT MARKET.

Messrs. A. S. Trigg and S. L. BoDo
have opened a new meat market ad-
joining the Bluff City Lumber com
panys store. Mr. l.. E. Cheek has
charge of the shop. They handle cnly
home grown meats, and of the very
best They will do good business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
NEW DRUG STORE.

The Sawyer and Austin Lumber COM
pany have opened new drug store IN
connection with their commissary. It
supplies the need in that end of the
city for nearby place at which medi-
cines can be had. The store is hand
somely arranged and finished, and Mr..
S. H. Calling of Texarkana is the
pharmacist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17

Della Ware, convicted OF murder in
the second degree for the killing ct
Dan Hicks, at Sheriff., was this morn
ing sentenced to one year in the pen
itentiary and will be taken up with the
next lot of prisoners for the peniten-
tiary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE

The Sawyer and Austin Lumber COM
pany are erecting big wholesale ware
house. The structure is Of brick and
will be handsomely finished. 1t will be
used chiefly for feed and furniture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
Peace Warrant Against Painter.

Justice of the Peace J. P. Knox this
morning issued peace bond against H.
r. Adams, planter living few miles
below the city. The bond was sworn
Adams had made threats on his life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
Examination coIored Teachers.

County Examiner Junius Jordan is
holding the regular quarterly exami-
nation of colered teachers for licenses
to teach in the public schools in the
courthouse today. About twenty five
teachers are in attendance to take the
examination, which will last two days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-17
TO EXAMINE LAWYERS.

Mr.. John M. Taylor has been ap-
pointed member of the regular stand.
ing committee on examination Of appli.
cants for the practice of law at the
local bar in the place cf D. H. Rous-
seau, deceased.
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GREAT YACHT RACES
First of Series to Be Sailed
Tomorrow. /
SHAMROCK III TO TRY
70 TAKE THE AMERICAS CUP
BACK TO ENGLAND.
Reliance Will Endeavor to Win and
Keep the Cup Here-Former In
ternational Struggles.
SHAMROCK III TO TRY

Tomorrow the first of the series of inter-
national yacht races will be sailed on
Sandy Hook. The fate of the cup for which
Sir Thomas Upton Is contesting will be
decided by the best three out of five races.
While thousands of people will view with
intense interest the series Of races on
Sandy Hook lightship between the Reliance
and Shamrock Ill. millions will crowd tine
telegraph stations throughout this country
to seek news Of the success of the Reliance.
The bulletin boards in New York will be
surrounded by an anxious multitude. Thoss
who are not so fortunate as to be rolling IN
the trough of the sea while the big winged
racing craft. in their snowy sheets, are be-
ing driven by the wind and Unanswered by
sunburned salts from many lands have the
satisfaction Of knowing that no news IS
hurried so quickly as the details of an
international yacht race.
1t must not be supposed that we alone are
interested. In the most remote parts of the
world wagers have been made months be-
fore. The British officer directing the tur-
baned legions of British India; the sub
altern and ''Tommies'' far down in South
Africa: English residents Of Australia ana
New Zealand: the nomadic Briton upon the
South Sea Islands and away Off in China
Japan and the Philippines. will look for
the outcome Of these contests with the
same Impotence that the sons of Uncle
Sam in other parts of the world walt for
the tick of the telegraph instrument that
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defenders since that time.

defenders since that time.
Lord Dunraven came again two years
later with the Valkyrie Ill Mr.. Iselin had
the Defender, which won the first two
races A claim of foul was made against
Lord Dunraven in the second race and al
lowed. He sailed his boat over the line in
the third race and then withdrew.
Six years later came the Irish knight SIR
Thomas Upton, and a thorough sportsman
he has proved himself to be. His chal-
lenger was the Shamrock, designed by Fife.
The New York Yacht Club syndicate elect
ed Mr.. Eselin its head, and brought out the
Columbia. She won in straight races.
The Constitution was built in 1901 to meet
Sir Thomas Lpton's Shamrock II. She was
outfooted by the old defender, Columbia,
however, and the Columbia was selected,
after many trial races, to meet the Sham
rock II, designed by Watson. And she won.
Sir Thomas is here again. The Sham
rock III will represent him. The New York
Yacht Club has the Reliance, and feel that
her superior is yet to be launched
Glossary Of Yachting Terms.
Close hauled, on the wind. by the wind
and full and by mean sailing as near as
wind is blowing.
Close reach means that the wind strikes
the vessel forward of beam. Beam means
the width Of the vessel or an imaginary
line at right angles to its length.
Broad reach means that the wind strikes
the vessel aft the beam. AFT" is in the
direction of the stern Of the vessel.
Down the wind, running and going free
mean that the wind strikes the vessel d.
rectly over the stern. The stern Is the
after part of the vessel
Starboard, the side of a vessel to the
right when facing the bow. The bow is the
forward part of vessel on either side.
Port, the side of vessel to the left when
facing the bow
A vessel is on her port tack when the
wind strikes her from the port side.
Windward, the direction from which the
wind blows
Leeward. the direction toward which the
wind Is blowing.
A vessel is close hauled when going to
windward.
A vessel is sailing down the wind when
going to leeward.
A vessel close hauled has the right of
way over vessel which is sailing free.
When both are close hauled the vessel with
the wind on the starboard side has the
right of way.
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to lock the house up and go to her own
home. A2 10th street northeast. When
Mrs. Kaufman returned about clock in
the afternoon she found Hattie seated on
the front steps with the front door standing
open. and the girl told her that the house
had been entered by burglars. An invesu-
cation was made, and 1t was found that q
wardrobe In one of the rooms on the second
floor had been forced open and $65 in
money had been taken from a handbag.
A note. the contents of which are as
follows. was found on the dining room
table:
and one day you was going out and L
look at you and you told that girl of yours
to lock the old door, but IL 1t wasent a sin
l would killed her taken everything want
ed. How did you like your fires. / tried
to burn you up times but couldn't do It
but I will fix you. Mr.. hugh discharged
me on account of you but that little black
notify head gal of yours that worked for
you am going to poison her. II you want
to know how 1 got In 1 got false keys.
will leave no name and bear no blame. the
next time set the house fire twill burn
down before you know 1t. Me and my wife
will have a good time OF of this"
The letter, which was unsigned was
turned over to the detectives, and they
at once placed the girl under arrest. At
first she denied taking the money or being
the author of the letter, but she broke down
and went with the detectives to her home,
where she got the money from q box In the
woodshed and gave it to them. She was
positive in her denial that she did not
write the letter, but the officers had her
write similar letter, and then compared
the two, finding that they had been writ
ten by one and the same person. When
shown the two letters together, the girl
confessed that she wrote the one found
on the dining room table, and explained
that she did so for the purpose Of throw
ing of suspicion of her having taken tho
money.
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HANDSOME FEATURES
ARE,1NHIERITED,

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may be acquired. 1t is merely a
question of healthy digestion and
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only initiate Beauty, but Abbey's Salt
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health by removing poisonous mat
ter from the bl1od. 1t clears the
complexion and 15imparts glow of
health to the cheeks. Pimples disap-
pear like frosts before the sun.
Every bottle is sold with an abso-
lutte guarantee that there is nothing
else so good for the stomach and
bowels as Abbey's Salt of Fruits-a
most pleasant tasting tonic laxative.
1t is Endorsed by the leading ply
sicians, and sold by the druggists in
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send for trial bottle free today. Adj
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defended the cap with the Yankee center
board slGcp and modern fin keel boat
Alexander Cuthbert challenged in behalf
of the Canadians IN 1881, bringing over the
ATLANTA. We presented the Mischief and
created 1t, too. winning two victories, No
SemLer and 40
Then came walt of four years. Sir
Richard Sutton challenged in 1885. 1t was
the beginning OF the prominence of Edward
Burgess as a designer in the yachting
world. He built the famous Puritan for ]
Malcolm Forbes, and the Puritan won both
races easily
Lieutenant Hem. R. NJ, fought valiantly
the following year with his cutter, the Gal
atea. Burgess built the Mayf1ower for
Gen. c. ]. Paine. and Lieutenant Hem re-
turned to England disappointed.
A Scotch syndicate next met defeat The
Thistle represented the Royal Clyde Yacht
Club, with James Bell as representative
owner. That. was In 1887. General Paine $
Burgess boat, the Volunteer was an easy
victor.
In 1893. when the Earl of Dunraven
crossed with the Valkyrie II, the New York
Yacht Club course was abandoned The
races were sailed over the outside course.
The defender was the Vigilant, which G..
Oliver Tselin controlled IT was the intro.
duction of the Herreshoff model, and ex-
periments throughout the world began with
I'm keels HerreshoE has built all Of the
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WIN. HUGH ROBARTS.
Veteran Newspaper Man Found Dead
in His Room

Mr.. William Hugh Robarts. a veteran
newspap per man, was found dead this morn
ing in his room, 1877 18th street, where he
had resided for the past ten years. Mr..
Robarts came to Washington soon after
the civil war, in which he had served as a
confederate officer. His service was gall
liant and he received a number Of wounds,
from which he suffered up to the time of
his death. Mr.. Robarts was of most en-
gaging disposition. a charming companion
linguist and a man of high culture. His
habits were modest and retiring and his
circle Of acquaintances was limited. For
several years past his work was confined
to occasional contributions to the press
Mr.. Robarts was around yesterday and
although quite feeble. owing to his ad-
vanced age did not seem to be in unusual
distress. He retired early last night, but
as he did not appear at the usual hour this
morning the friends with whom he lodged
sent up to his room, where he was found
PROSTATE upon the floor. Coroner Glaze
brook was summoned and decided that
death was due to heart failure.
The corps of Washington correspond
ents took charge of the remains, and the
funeral will occur tomorrow from Lees
undertaking establishment.
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SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL.
Girl IL Years Old Does Stunt as Mys.
FERROUS Letter Writer.

Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Given in the
Juvenile Court today nolle pressed charge
of grand larceny against Hattie Jackson.
twelve-year-old colored girl, substituting
therefor one alleging incorrigibility. On
which she was convicted and sentenced by
Judge Bundy to the reform school. where
she will remain until she Is twenty-one
years of age. unless sooner discharged.
The girl has been in the employ of Mrs.
Emma L. Kaufman of 21S 9th street north
east. and was arrested Monday night by
Precinct Detectives Allen and Johnston of
the ninth precinct in connection with the
loss by theft from the house Monday after
noon of $65 in money. The police were
told that two suspicious fires occurred in
the basement of the house among some
rubbish during last week. but they were
extinguished before any damage resulted.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Kaufman started
down town. and before leaving told Hattie
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before being required to start in the next

before being required to start in the next
race.
Each vessels shall have on board during
races representative named by her COM
petitor.
How the Cup Was Won.
Mr. John c. Stevens was the first COM
modore of the New York Yacht Club. He
was intrepid, a bold sailor, according to
the New York Herald. and fearless in his
belief that the American built boats were
the feetest and stanchest in the world.
Commodore Stevens organized a syndicate
composed OF himself, George L. Schuyler,
James Hamilton, Hamilton Wilkes and J..
b. Finlay.
George Steers. a veteran builder, had de-
signed several new pilot boats along new
and original lines. They had proved ex-
tremely fast The order for the schooner
christened the America was given to him.
All boats prior to Steers models had called
for fullness forward.
The America was tried In these waters
and proved her fitness to cross the ocean to
meet the best boats of the Royal Yacht
squadron. There was considerable CORE
spondence, and finally the Royal Yacht
squadron offered one hundred guinea cnr
20 be contested for by all nations The
New York Yacht Club jumped at the
chance. The event was scheduled for Au
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signal. In case of a change in the time of
starting the same signals shall be used.
At the starting signal a yacht may cross
the line; the exact time at which either
yacht first crosses the line after the start
ing signal during the succeeding two min
utes to be taken as her start, and the end
of that period as the start of the yacht
crossing after its expiration. No race shall
be started after 1 pm.
Time limit.-If in any race neither yacht
goes over the course within five and half
hours. exclusive of time allowance such
race shall not count and must be resailed.
The system of measurement, time allow
ance and racing rules of the New York
Yacht Club will govern the races.
Repeated races.-An unfinished race of
any kind shall be repeated until finished
Accidents.-In case serious accident &C.
cur to either vessel prior to the preparatory
signal, she shall have sufficient time to eff
feet repairs before being required to start,
or, II such accident occurs during a race,
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Marine Band at the Capitol.

The United States Marine Band. William
H Santelmann. leader will render pro-
gram at the United States Capitol this after
noon beginning at sos o'clock, as follows:
1. March. italian Rif1emen" .Eilenberg
q Overture, 'Mysora" Wettge
g. Adagio. "Sursum Corda" .Elgar
l. Clarinet solo, 10Th Fantasia. .Brepsant
((Musician L. Jacques Van Poucke)
s. "Fanfares and Kings Prayer from
Lohengrfn" ......... .........w Wagner
6. Invitation to the Dance
Weber Weingartner
Transcribed for military band by w. H.
Santelmann.)
T. "reminiscences of Scotland" e. Godfrey
g Patriotic hymn, Hail Columbia. .Fy30k
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between the designers came as a surprise
to them. as we'll as to the yachtsmen who
have been expecting that the allowance
would be small one. None supposed that
the Reliance would have to allow her rival
one minute and forty-five seconds, and the
stock of Sir Thomas Liptons yacht went
up at once. Many said that her chances of
winning the cup were excellent, while the
experts began to figure how it was possible
for the Reliance to defeat Shamrock ILL.,
even with such an alarming handicap, by
reason of her greater sail plan.
AS a matter of fact. the figures given out
at the New York Yacht Club by it's official
measurer last night show the Reliance to
be a much larger and more powerful yacht