davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-15
NOTICED!


Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, administrative of the es
tate of John A. Williams, deceased,
will apply to the probate court of Pu-
laski county, Arkansas, at it's July
term, 1903, to be begun on the 18th
day of said month, for the sale of the
following lands of the estate for the
payment of it's debts, to-wit:
Block II, John A. Williams proper.
ty in Dexter Harding's addition tc
the city o. Pine Bluff, Ark.
MARY A. WILLIAMS,
Administrative.
This June 9Th, 1903.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-15
A Man Picked
Up At Sea
.[Original.]

[Original.l
The American steamer Eupnemla
was approuclin. Gibraltar, where she
was to touch previous to proceeding
through the Mediterranean sea to
Naples. Captain Price stood on the
bridge straining his eyes at some OBJ
ject out on his port quarter, then, rails
ing his glass. brought it to bear on the
object in question. Lowering the glass,
he directed the course of the vessel to
;,o changed. Ten minutes later a man
in a ships boat was seen frantically
waving to the steamer and the crew
and passengers were soon watching
lis l1aely craft. far from land on the
bosom Of an ocean. whistle was
nloWn 20 let him know that he was
seen. after Which be ceased waving
and took up u pair Of oars to be ready
20 Duh for the vessel When she had
slowed down.
Nv WonGar how he came to be out
here" remarked a passenger.
''I'r4.;aNly s.:ipWreckcd, replied his
companion.
,j}iit we've had delightful weather.
"N0;i can't count on that. 1t may
have been Blowing great guns near
here BESIDES, there are fires and der
alicts and all sorts Of dangers besides
storms.
Meanwhile the machinery had
stopped and the steamer WAS drifting
past the man, Il hundred yards distant.
He pulled for her, Il rope ladder was
| thrown over the side and the man
climbed aboard. The captain stood at
! the gangway waiting for him.
Captain" said the man, II want a
few minutes private conversation
with YOU
II see no reason Why what you may
have to say should not be heard by
every one here. Speak out"
"What have to say is of very great
Importance. 1t concerns the safety of
this vessel
The captain turned and led the way
to his cabin. AS soon as they were
there he shut the door and directed the
man to speak out. He had no occasion
to urge speed, for the man at once be
gan to talk in hurried, excited man
ner.
Captain, I am happy to see this
steamer afloat. You have an inferna
machine aboard. Get it out at once
and get rid of it. Then l will tell yol
how came to know about it and how
came to be here. There's no time t.
be lost How long have you been out:
"Seven days"
"The thing is set for seven days ant
i. six hours. Hurry"
"W-hat is it? Where is it,
among the baggage of John Rams
den. box about two feet long, fco
high aad a foot broad"
Without word the captain wen
With the stranger to the hold where IA
box was found. The captain caNnd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
BELL is WINNER
OF BIG PURSE
He Gallops Home Easy Win
ner in Club House Handi-
cap. Taking ST., 800 Purse.
! CIV Associatad Presa. s

(By Associated PreSS.)
NEW ORLEANS, February 7.--When
Sheriff Bell galloped home an easy wins
ner In the Club House handicap to-day
he placed $3.50 to the credit OF his
owner. NJ. L. Hayman. Fuller picked the
best going for him, and when called on
he came away without an effort. win
ming BY fom lengths. Jockey Redfern,
who was hurt yesterday in tho fall off
Brief, shows but little Improvement to-
day. The attending physicians say he
will be about again within week or ten
days, Summary:
Fir1t race--selling. one mile-Carat G
to y first, o'Hagan al to ~ second. The
Messenger g to y third. Time, 1;44.
Second raoe-one mile-Hcdge Il to 81
first. Floyd X. e to y second, Melbourne
Eclipse Is to y third, Time, 1:45 8-6,
Third race--handlcap, six furlongs-If
You Dare e to 81 first. Harry New (7d
Time 1916.
Fourth raee--the Club House handicap,
one ml!e-Sher1n Bell 70 to y first, Al,
90 e y third, Time, III, ''"s'
half ceylon 4 to i FIRST The way ft
70 y second, Benson Caldwell "a "a &
third. Time, 2;42 1-6. = 4
sixth raoe-selling, six furlongs-Jerry
Hunt g to u first, Miss Stanley Geo to Is
second Stuart Young 90 to Is third.
Time, 1;17 is, -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
WON'T RECONSIDER
THE JUDCESHIP
The Jurist Referred to Would
Whip His Opponents With
Hands Down.

Tho talk In legislative circles, which has
been going the rounds concerning the
possibility Of a caucus to reconsider the
nomination. Of one Of the circuit Judges
In the State, will not crystalize into any.
thing tangible, from present Indications,
and should there be q call OF the body
for this purpose. che Judge In question
would win out with great case.
Tho matter was widely discussed yes
terday. and all who are well informed on
the subject express the unqualified belief
that notning will be donc lndeed. 1t
would BIO the old battle OF 1878 over
again, when the denomination OF the
eminent jurlst was earnestly fought by
the ultra silver wing OF the CAUCUS be-
cause OF the allegation that he hnd noe
subscribed to the doctrines Of Hon. W: ].
Bryan In 1896 The members immedlate-
ly around the home or the Judge declare
him to be one Of the nblcst Of oil tho
jurlsts on the circuit bench, aud man
whose record Is without spot or ,blemisl.
The Times-Dispatch is in receipt of the
following interesting letter on tho SUP
tect from that prominent lawyer Mr.. Jas.
r. Harrison, OF Danvllle:
Il read with regret the item In your
issue of Saturday, that there was SONS
talk Of cancellfng the nomination OF one
Of the circuit. Judges because he had not
supported the Democratic NOMINEES for
Congress In his district. understand
that Judge Jackson Is referred to. I do
not practice in HIS circuit, but have had
an important case before him. and know
how high he is Justly held. both as 1u-
r1st and as man, by his bar and the
public. ! do not believe there Is upon
the bench an ADLER, fairer, or better
judge. He Is n sound-money Democrat
and did not. I believe. vote for Bryan
and possibly did vote against the Demo.
cratic nominee for Congress- But he Is
Democrat, and q, Judge of ability ard
unblemished character. Therefore, tho
mere suggestion OF such Incorporate par
tisanry Is harmful to the State and to
our party, and for one enter my most
earnest protest Such action bring dis.
repute upon our party and breaks Its In.
Is in error. and that there Is no such
fiuence and power. trust your reporter
scheme afoot.
"JANIBs p. HARRISON"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

ing business. During tho Civil War the
concern OF Yale & Bowers manufactured
powder for the Confederacy and in other
ways contributed to the cause for which
Southern people fought
Soon after the war, Mr.. Yale having
retired from the firm. Mr. Bowers es-
tablfshed his place of business on Gov
ernor Street. There he conducted what was
generally conceded to be the largest
house In this line Of business south OF
Philadelphia Mr. Bowers. by his energy,
up large custom, and he was at one
time quite wealthy man. His falling
health caused him to retire from active
business pursuits in 1890, and since that
time he has lived the quiet life OF o
gentleman without business cares.
Mr.. Bowers never held public Office.
He was not what might be termed a
great mixer" with the people He had
his small circle Of intimate friends and
he loved to nlngle with them. He was
man Of a good deal OF natural wit and
humor, and was a most charming enter
tadner. He. was a good-natured, whole
souled man, and one who was liberal in
works of charity.
Mr.. Bowers had been widower for
more than g. score OF years. His wife
was Philadelphia lady. He leaves the
fo1lowings children: Mr.. John Bowers,
Jr.. Of Richmond; Mrs. Thomas r.
Meaney, of Richmond Mrs. W. B. Lo-
gan, Of Shelbyville KY and the Misses
Soon after the war Mr.. Bowers con-
nected himself with the Second Presby-
terrain Church, and was one OF the most
deyout followers Of the late Rev. DR.,
Moses D. Hoge, between whom there was
warm attachment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
WILL BREAK
UP HAzlNG.
! Stop to Be Put to This
Practice at The Naval
Academy.
(By Associated press.)


ANNAPOLIS, ND, February Mid
shipman r. Fl. Pearson. son Of the Sec
rotary of State of New Hampshire, who
few weeks ago had his jaw broken
during fist encounter with an upper
class man at the Naval Academy, ten
dered his resignation to-day to Super
!ntendent Brownson. The fisticuffs re-
suited from an attempt to run Pear
son. Flo was accused Of cowardice when
he threatened to report the would-he
hazers and was forced to fight an upper
classman OF his own size and weight
Captain Brownson, superintendent Of
the Naval Academy, summoned before
him to-day all the mombers Of the third
class and lectured them upon the iniqul-
ties of "hnzing'' and running"
On their refusal to agree to discon-
tinue the practice he restricted them
from all liberty, ana to-day for tho first
time In years the third clRssmen were
refused oil liberty and were compelled
to adhere closely to their duties In the
academy school rooms and workshops.
Captain Brownson says lie will break
UP all forms OF haz!ng at the acade-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
SPARS WITH HIS WIFE
AND is CALLED NUISANCE
Especial TO Tho Times. Dispatch

r.
NEW YORK. February 7-Rufus Ed
son. lawyer. living In tho apartment
house at No. $50 West ono hundred and
Sixteenth Street, was brought into the
Harlem Police Court on summon
served by William Phelps, broker. who
lives across the hall.
Edison explained to Magistrate Grams
that Phelps and his wife were in the
habit Of engaging In boxing matches, tho
Intensity OF which was such as times az
10 cause tho pictures on his walls TO rat
tle This. he insisted. constituted a nun.
sance. and Justified his using extreme
measures to prevent its continuance.
At this point Magistrate Crane asked
Mr. Phelps II he engaged in boxing
matches with his WIFE, rs
No. your Honor" replied Mrs. Phelps,
before her spouse could answer. mot
boxing matches. Just little friendly bouts.
That's all For our health: not anything
else. So. OF course. when Mr.. Edison came
to my door yesterday and Kicked It In
before waiting for our round to be over
and for me to admit him, We were very
indignant"
Magistrate Crane broke in at this point.
saying:
I'm the future would advise that you
both lead less strenuous lives. Cut our
4 the sparring. and ] warrant your front
door will remain intact. Case dismissed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
AN EXTRA
SESSION.
Probable That Roosevelt Will
Convene Congress In March
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
Messages Purport'ng to Have Been
Sent by Rockefeller Protesting
Against Antitrust Legislation
Received by Six Senator'S.
ny Associated Press

(By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. February o.
It can be stated BY authority that unless
antitrust legislation, at least satisfactory
to the administration, Is enacted at the
present session, President Roosevelt, on
tho 9Th OF March. will cali an extraor-
binary session Of the Fitty-eighth Con-
gross. The President himself has tolc
members OF Congress Of his desire and
Of his determination in this regard. It is
understood that the announcement was
direct, and unqualified.
It Is further stated that the determine
ton OF the President was reached only
after careful consideration Of the siren
nous efforts that are being made to de-
feat any antitrust legislation by Con-
gress. These efforts have covered a wide
range. They were characterized to-day
BY ono prominent Republican leader. to
quote him directly, .'as the most remark
able Of which have had personal knowl-
edge during my public life."
These efforts eliminated during the
rnst thirty-slx hours, 1t Is now declared,
In direct appeals from the STANDARD OIL
Company, through It's president, Mr.. John
D. Rockefeller, to members Of tho Sem
ate not to enact any antitrust legis-
lation at this time.
No less than six United States Sen
ators have received kilograms signed
John D. Rockefeller" urging that no
antitrust legislation DO enacted, It
has not been possible to obtain copy
of these dispatches. which. 1t can be said,
are practically identical. Substantially
they read as follows:
- a,,kt 1860 -
legislation. Our counsel. -. win see
you. It must be stopped"
AS stated. these kilograms tand It
must be clear that only the substance and
not the exact wording is here given)
were signed "John D. Rockefeller
Yesterday morning one Of the u9unsel
OF the Standard OIL Company arrived In
Washington and called Immediately upon
members of the Senate, as indicated In
the kilograms. He did not remain long.
Scarcely had he made known his busi-
ness than he was informed. bit curtly.
that fis presence here was undesirable,
an dhe Left with an intimation on that no
would better return to New York.
During the afternoon information con-
corning the receipt of the messages Leak
ed out and became the subject Of some
quiet cloak-room discussion on at The Sem
ate. The news also reached the House
some OF the prominent representatives
learning the gist OF the dispatches, Than
1t became known that this was not the
first time the Standard Oil Company.
through Its attorneys had endeavorad to
influence legislation In Congress at this
session. The attorneys for the COM
pany. 1t was stated. had opposed vlgor-
ously the enactment OF tho measure
submitted by Attorney Knox to the sub
committee OF tho House judiciary Com
mittee subsequently, when what is known
as the Littletleld bill was reported to the
House.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
TO PENSION SLAVES
Confederate Veterans Camp Endorses
the Hanna Bill.
Especial 70 The Times.Dlspatch. ]

Especial to The T1nesDispatch.l
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb Camp
Hardee United Confederate Veterans to-
day unanimously passed resolutions en-
dorsing the bill introduced by Senator
Hanna. allowing the pensions to former
slaves The resolutions say in part
I'VE heartily endorse this bill and sin
ceraIy hope that Congress act upon 1t
and give to all worthy e1-saves. who
arc In real need pension sufficient to
keep them from suffering and want A
most kindly feeling (almost that OF
comradeship) prompts US to express our
selves In this matter. realizing the fact
that the Southern slave was not the
cause by any act Of his own OF the shed
ling OF one drop OF blood In the Civil
War
''The conservative Southern people en-
terrain for the slave a most cordial and
true friendship, and sincerely hope that
the present Congress will give him a
pension sufficient at least to keep him
from real want and suffering
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
OLD CITIZEN
DIED TODAY
Life Of Mr.. John Bowers Ended
Early This Morning.
WAS VERY WIDELY KNOWN
Had Been Identified With the Business
Life Of Richmond for a Great
Number Of Years-His
Career.

Mr.. John Bowers died at his residence.
No. DOT Floyd Avenue At O'clock this
morning. He had been III for several
days.
The arrangements for the funeral will
be announced tomorrow.
Mr.. John Bowers was born In Phila-
delphla soyenty-six years ago. He re-
ceiyed there his education and came to
Richmond to nuke this city his home
when only about twenty years OF age.
He had resided here for flfty-six years.
He was one OF those associated with
the late John II. Kwonles in the move
ment that led UP TO the installation OF
q gas plant in Richmond.
In 1850 Mr.. Bowers and Charles D.
Yale established on Main Street, below
Twelfth. q business under the firm name
Of Yale & Bowers. which succeeded we'll
in the manteD thing and house, furnish
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Miss Lucy Ficklen.
Mrs. Elizabeth Coz
IN MEMORlAM.

ooh how pleasing in the sight Of God
is a Christian suffering with patence!'
Words so befltting the pure soul OF Mar
gerite A. Quinn, who departed this life
last Sunday morning. after ten long
weeks Of suffering, which she bore with
so much patience and resignation to the
will Of Divine Providence. There was
never murmur or complaint heard to
pass her lips. Kind and conslderato for
those around her, as she had always been
through life. so were her last moments.
She lived a true. quiet and peaceful
life, and by her amiable and lovable dis
position she endeared herself to many
true friends AS she lived, SO she died,
"Oh. so peacefully trusting in her sa-
vlour, whom she never forgot a moment
during the long hours of her pain: indeed,
her last words were sweet suppllcations
of prayer to her God. Gone. but not for
gotten. Requlsecat in in pace.
Her Friend, M r. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
The Saloon Measure is Side.
tracked.
"A FLOOD OF LOCAL BILLS
The Tarboro D'spensary Bill Was Rail.
fled In the Senato-The Murphy or
Watts Bill VIII Be Passed In
aFew Days.
Especial to Tho rlmes.Disp.tch. )

n Especial TO Tho T1mes.Dspdtch.)
RALEIGH. N. c.. February IA great
flood of local bills engaged the attention
OF both branches OF the Legislature TO-
day. The Senate tabled bill to regu-
late tho practice OF opticians The bill
prescribing the duties and liabilities OF
Inn keepers and boarding-house keepers
was made q special order for next We'd
nesday. Tho Tarboro dtspensary bill was
ratified.
Notable bills introduced:
BY Mr.. Reinhart: TO amend chapter
1872, laws 1901, to provide widows OF Con-
federate soldiers with pensions.
BY Mr.. Glenn: 10 abolish the Board
BY Mr.. Reinhnrdt: To allow railroad
companies to file petitions us to rate OF
spec. In passing through towns. where
speed is regulated by ordinance.
The Senate Committee on Propositions
and Grievances considered the London
saloon bill this morning, and after a
warm executive session referred It to a
subcommittee. consisting OF Alessrs.
Vann, Beasley and Brown, to be rcmod-
eled and reported back next Thursday.
The vote for reference was q tie, Chair.
man Vann breaking the tic with vote
to refer There IL to be an entire re-
modelling OF the bill. This Is believed
10 De q lala1 BOG tIlcRlrB IOr tne OIL,
as the Murphy or Watts bill will surely
be enacted before It Is reported from the
committee.
Noteworthy bills introduced in the
House to-day were:
BY Mr.. Blount: To establish and en-
large rural school libraries.
BY Mr.. brewery: Relating to investi-
cation OF fires.
BY Mr.. brewery: To amend insurance
laws OF the State In line with recommen-
dations by Insurance commissioner.
BY Mr. Morton: In reference to oaths
OF sheriffs.
BY Mr.. King: To require registration
of books sold In the State.
Important bills passed were: To facll-
tate and stimulate Improvement in public
roads; to incorporate Raleigh and East
ern Railroad Company; TO rathy. confirm
and approve the charter OF the Carolina
and Tennessee Southern Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
MORE MONEY FOR
CAPITOL REPAIRS

Hon. w, D. cardwcll. OF Hanover on
yesterday offered in the House bill to
appropriate 100000 additional for pro-
posed repairs TO the State Capitol build
ing. It will be recolected that tho pres
ent Legislature at a former session APP
proprlated 100000 for this purpose, and
Captain Cardwell and others are Of opin-
Ion that while the work Is being done It
should be done IN the most complete and
thorough manner. 1t Is learned that in
addition to tho PEBBLES plan, which con-
templates wings on either side Of the
present building, Messrs. Frye g. Chess
ternlan and holland & baskerville ARE
now at work amending their plans to the
same end, 1t Is. hard to say what dlspo-
Ritlon will be made of the Cardwell bill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
MADE HING LEES
LIFE BURDENSOME..
Five Boys Arrested Last Night.
by Acting SergeantHat-
ton A. Amos.

The desire Of certain lads on the Third
District, who live In the vicinity OF Mon-
roe Park, to have sport at the erpense
OF Chinaman, resulted last night Ia
the arrest Of Ernest Morgan. Ign Miboh-
ell, William Goode, I.yn Childress and
George Goode, all OF whom are boys
ranging in age from fourteen to eighteen
years and who are OF good families and.
excellent address. They are charged
on warrant sworn out by Acting ser.
geant H. A. Amos with malicious mig
chief and disturbing the peace ana auet-
ude OF Charley Hing Lee. who conducts
wash shop at Cary and Laurel Streets,
They will explain to Justice John to.
morrow.
The warrant was taken by the oif1csr
upon Information received by Mr.. Vert
Hancock. merchant, who has a place
diagonally across from that Of the Celes-
tial.
It IS claimed and not denied that for
months past the life Of Charley Hing
Lee has been made a burden by tho
mischieviousness OF boys living In tina
neigt1borhood Of his place. S}s.
Frequently the citizens Of the vicinity
have been treated to q FOOT race down
the street between the Celestial and q
dozen or more small boys, until now IL
is no infrequent occurrence, happening
almost daily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
May be in Darkness.
(By Associated Press. J

4 i
CARACAS, February IA committee
composed of two Germans, two French
men, one Englishman. two iDutchmen
and two spaniards. representing the for
eign residents of Caracas. have informed
W. W. Russell. Secretary OF the Amer
lean Legation that next Tuesday the
city Of Caracas would be without illu-
mina.ting gas and that as a result great
fear Is felt for the safety Of life and
property under such conditions In view
Of the existing political situation, the
committee requested Mr.. Russell to use
his good offices in the name Of the for.
eign communities in this city with tho
commanding officers Of the blockading
warships to secure their permission for
the landing at Laguyara Of cargo Of
coal, lch is now on board ships at
Curacon. It is understood Mr.. Russell
has referred tho matter to Washing
2 ron. }-.lt45
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
TWO MEN KILLED:
SEVERAL INJURED
ny Aisociated PRES.

TERRE HAUTE. md. February u
In head-on collision to-day a passen-
ger train and extra freight train on the
yandalia, two miles east OF Terre Haute,
two men were killed, two prob
ably fatally hurt and dozen passsn-
gers moro or less injured
The dead are
Engineer KULLEN and Fireman AL
ECHOSS, each OF Dillingham; ILL.,. both Of
the passenger train
The seriously injured were:
Il. Kelly. express messenger, who was
hurt Internally. and Charles Nc
Zee. Of Marshall ILL.,. bruised about
chest and head. and badly cut.
None OF the passengers were seriously
hurt. All were taken to Terre Haute.
Both engines were demolished and the
baggage car was overturned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
CAN NEVER RETURN
Grown Princess Of Saxony Refused
Permission to See Her Sick Child,

Grown Princess Of Saxony Refused
Permission to See Her Sick Child.
{By Associated. Press.)
DRESDEN, Feb. THE separation Of
former Grown Princess Louise aud Pro-
lessor Giron does not change the present
legal situation and will not have the
slightest effect on the divorce proceed
ings, which will be resumed February
11th The Princess can never return
to the Saxon court, but she may pos
sibly effect reconciliation with her own
family and take up q permanent resi-
dence in Austria King George called
a council OF the ministers to-day and
submitted to them te1egraphio request
from the former Crown Princess, sent
through her lawyers. begging to see her
son. Christian, who Is dangerously ILL.,
The decision. however. was that, much
as the minister's might sympathlze with
the mother. 1t was impossible to allow
hor to return hero. as It would occasion
popular excitement.