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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13
SOCIETY NOTES..
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Tie indications are that the COM
ing society season in Pine Blur is
going to be an unusually brilliant one.
and that society people are going to
experience one continuous round of
gaiety The various social and liter
ary clubs are getting ready for the
seasons pleasures by electing officers
and preparing programs for the sea
son. There will also be many func-
tions outside club circles. The Graphic
has tips on several weddings tnat are
to occur, and no doubt there are others
which Madam Rumor has not yet men,
toned 1t is safe to say that local
society will not be idle the coming
season.
Current Topic Club
The Current Topic club, one of the
popular social and literary organiza-
tions OF the city, has just issued their
year book for 1903-19O4. This club
was organized in 1900, and became a
member of the Arkansas federation
of clubs in 1901. The motto of the
club is: Screw your courage to the
sticking pace, and We'll not FAIL The
club colors are red and white, and the
club flower is the carnation. The Of
ficers for the ensuing club year are as
follows: President, Miss Francis Jor-
dan; vice president, Miss Nina Smart;
recording secretary, Miss Lorine High
tower; corresponding secretary. Miss
Rmma DeWoody; treasurer, Miss Nit
tie Knox; press CORES pondent, Miss
Alma DeWoody; critics, Misses Emma
DeWoody and Mittie Knox; program
committee, Misses Mary Lindsay, Mat
tie Orto, Emma DeWoody, Allie Lee
Fox and Alma DeWoody; musical d.
rector, Miss Mamie Mann.
The social meetings occur as fol-
lows: October IA with Miss Eva Davis.
November II with Miss Allie Lee Fox.
December 9 with Miss Lorine High
tower, January 6 with Miss Eugenia
James. February 10 with Miss Francis
Jordan. March 10 with Miss Mittie
Knox. April Z with Miss Mary Lind
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13
say, May II with Miss Mamie Mann.

say, May II with Miss Mamie Mann.
The literary meetings will occur on
October 8, II, 81; November Z, 21;
December 5, -; January l, Is, ~;
February g. 20; March 5, 19; April
2. 16, 80; May 3, "a.
The members OF the club are as fol-
lows: Active-Miss Lille Byrd, Mrs.
John Bookhart, Miss Eva Davis, Miss
Alma Dewoody, Miss Emma Dewoody,
Miss Mitt1e Knox, Miss Mamie Mann,
Miss lola Philpot, Miss Bessie Tucker,
Miss Florence Dewoody, Miss Allie
Lee Fox, Miss Lorine Hightower, Miss
Eugenia James, Miss Francis Jordan,
Miss Mary Lindsay, Miss Matte Orto.
Miss Nina Smart Mrs. C. Sid Tucker.
Honorary-Mrs. Clarence McClam'
Hot Springs; Mrs John DeQuincy
Nash. BarnesviIle, Ga; Mrs. Harry r.
Curtis. Bridgeport, Conn; Mrs. Alien
Beadel, Lake Village; Mrs. James II.
Allen. Quachita, La; Miss Matte Low
ing. Pine Bluff; Misses Myrtle and
Annie Saunders, Lake Village.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13
TIM FITZGERALD.

September II, 19O5-Being asked by
the Pine Bluff Trades Council to act
as one Of the judges in regard to who
the second prize should be awarded to-
will say by doing justice will have
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13

rive today to give them the full quota
of thirty eight men required to enter
the competitive drill tomorrow. Capt.
Hudson is an old West Point man,
and first-class drill master. This
company made fine showing in the
Individual drill yesterday and won
second honors in their regiment. The
company dined yesterday at the Wa
very. They were entertained by Miss
Cain, the sponsor for the company and
her maids of honor, the Misses
Stearns.
Mr.. and Mrs. senyard Entertain-
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Senyard gave an
elaborate IL o'clock luncheon at tneir
home on West Fifth avenue Friday
night complimentary to the members
of the Spooner Dramatic Company.
The luncheon took place after the per-
formance at Bell park and it was an
elegant spread The menu was COM
plete in every detail Their guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Spooner, Mr..
and Mrs Mitchell Ingraham, Mrs.
Anne Harrison, Messrs. Frank dudley,
Meyer Solmson and Edwin Trout.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13

parade. l do not know who occupied
the buggy nor the owner of it.
The entire parade was credit to,
not only those who labored to make
it what it was, the greatest success of
Its kind in the history of our city, but
a credit likewise to the enterprise of
our citizenship and an honor due the
labor organizations of this place. Sin
cerely your friend,
EDWIN J. KERWIN.
Owing to dissatisfaction that has
arisen over the former decision of
Judges first appointed to decide who
had the best individual float. ! have
heen informed that | am one of the
judges to decide it. AS citizen, not
interested one way or the other in the
outcome of the decision formerly rem.
dered, my opinion is that it should go
to the lady who rode in the buggy
trimmed IN yellow chyrsanthemums
and flags.
A 7
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13

Lawn Party
The senses" lawn party given
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. +.
Murphy by the Christian Endeavor
society of the Presbyterian church last
Friday evening was quite success
A cordial invitation. had been extend
ed to the young peoples societies of the
different churches and large crowd
was in attendance. An increasing in
terest is being manifested in the dir'
ferent societies and great work Is
being accomplished by the members.
Mr.. Hendric Byrd, of the Baptist
church, using his senses to the best
advantage. was awarded the first prize
and Mr.. J. w. Richey, of the Presby'
terian Church won the second. Dellcl,
ous refreshments were served duclne
the evening and all present voted the
affair one of the most enjoyable OF the
Season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-13
SOME OPINIONS

As to the Best Floats in Labor Day
Parade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
THE PELEE ERUPTION.
Vivid Description Of Conditions at Martin
luue Last Summer,

Last evening in Y. NJ c. A. hall Frank
Il. Robertson delivered very pleasing
lecture on the West Indies" Mr. Rob-
erson having been a member OF the re-
lief expedition sent out 10 help the Mar
Unique sufferers after the Pelee erup-
tons In May 1870.
The speaker first mentioned 81 Thomas
and the Danish West Indies. the islands
for the purpose OF which our recent ne
gotiations with Denmark failed TO ma
terlalize. lie then passed on TO Fort
de France. and thence 20 St Pierre,
showing pictures OF the city before and
after che eruption. AT ten minutes be-
fore on the morning OF May s." ne said,
"the island OF Martinique had a popuia-
tlon OF is5 900 souls. Tonight Il has
5000"
Mr.. Robertson said that, according 20
scientists. the victims OF the eruptions
were for the most part killed. not by sun
ocation or by burning. but by electric
shocks. Just as people are killed by hight
ming The greater part of the dead nc
said. were found with their clothes hard
iy scorched but with their bodies burned
as by electricity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
new PASTOR
FORMALLY
INSTALLED
Impressive Ceremonies at I'd
United Presbyterian Church,
Gladstone Ave., Last Evening

With impressive ceremonies Rev. John
NJ. d. Hervey was installed as pastor OF
the Second United Presbyterian church
last evening, the ceremonies being con-
Quoted by members OF the Boston Pres
bytery.
The services began with a brief ad-
dress by Rev. w. b. Barr OF Quincy.
Mass. At the conclusion OF Rev. Mr..
Barr's remarks Rev. j. NJ. Martin OF
Fall River spoke OF the good work which
the Second Presbyterian church has been
doing. and said that he hoped IT would
continue. He also paid a very high trib-
ute to the former pastor OF the church.
Rev. Mr.. Given, who, he said, mad gone
to another field OF labor. He then re-
quested. as formal representative or
the Boston Presbytery, Rev. DIR. Hervey
to present himself.
Rev. Mr.. Hervey passed to the pulpit
and the regular service OF installation or
thes Presbytery was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Martin. The new pastor agred TO
carry out to the best OF his ability the
After She installation Rev. Mr.. Martin
asked that all OF the members OF the
church who were present might signify
and listening to his teachings and accept
him as their leader. All the members
signihed their intention of so doing by
raising of hands. Rev. Mr.. Martin then
formerly declared Rev. John Med. Her
vey the pastor OF the Second Presbyte-
rian church.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Martin.
after which he extended a hearty well
come to Mr.. Hervey. and said that he
wished the new pastor every success in
his new field OF labor.
Rev. N. j. Walters OF Worcester spoke
very briefly. and laid great stress upon
the fact that In order for the church to
succeed the members must stand by their
pastor.
The beneditcion was pronounced by the
newly installed pastor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21

tragedy I'm which colored man
named Potter was the victim occurred at
Portsmouth In this state yesterday, Pot
ter being shot through the breast by
Isaac Chase and dying almost instantly
from the effects of the shot
Potter who claimed 10 have worked for
Mr.. Chase about four years~aSo. appeared
n the Chase farm yesterday morning and
picked a quarrel with Mr.. Chase. The
latter was about to drive away, accom-
panied by his 16-year- daughter. when
Potter, after calling him vile names and
accusing him of undue familiarity with
q woman, drew a revolver and fired at
almost point blank range at Mr.. Chase
and his daughter. the bullet whistling
dangerously near the party I'm the sleigh
Potter then ran around the house and
disappeared In the direction OF the barn.
Mr. Chase turned back and calling to
his hired man took measures TO protect
himself and family. Potter ran up the
road and later a party of farmers or
ganized a pursuit, but Potter evaded
them.
Sheriff Anthony OF Newport was called
himself In the case but he Informed
those who sent for him that II was for
the town constable to take charge OF the
matter During the early part OF the
afternoon, IL is stated Mr.. Chase was
seen patrolling In front Of his house
with a gun.
Upon the disappearance Of the man Mr..
Chase secured a repeating rife. loaded II
and began patrolling in front OF his house.
About o'clock In the afternoon Potter
again made his appearance and despite
the warnings OF Chase invaded the prem
ises and advanced towards the house. He
had his hand In the pocket which con-
tanned the revolver In the morning. and
Mr. Chase. fearing another attempt on
his life. raised the rife and fired, the ball
penetrating Potter's body near the heart
and killing him instantly.
Medical Examiner Steele was imme-
diately called and viewed the remains.
1T was not until nearly 6 o'clock I'm the
afternoon that Deputy Sheriff Clifford
was informed that Mr.. Chase had killed
Potter. He at once started for the scene,
accompanied by Deputy Sheriff DeBlois
and after a difficult drive In sleigh,
reached the Chase farm.
The body of the dead man Law on a
stone wall covered with a blanket and
awaiting removal 20 the town hall The
deputy sheriff took Mr.. Chase In charge,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
How's This =?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
cured by Halls Cstarrh Cure.
r, J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo. o.
We. the undersisned. have known Y. J.
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
eat any obligations made by their frm;
WEST A. TRUAx. Wholesale Drugeists
Toledo. o.: wALDING, KINNAN a
MARVIN. Wholesale Druggists. To
ledo o
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Test
monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21

and started on the return trip to New
port.
In the pockets Of the dead man was
found a prescription from DIR. Wheatland
OF Newport. but inquiry OF the physician
failed to identify the man, as the doctor
could not recall any such man, ana last
night II was impossible to find out any
thing about the victim, where he had
been, when he had last worked for Mr.
Chase or who had beeR his associates
since.
Mr.. Isaac Chase has always borne
good record and was not considered a
man inclined to pick a quarrel. His fel-
low townsmen are disposed to argue that
he killed the negro In the protection OF
his own life.
II Is thought that the colored man was
demented
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21

MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
s. paid persons telling who has one.
whether l buy or not II. X. Kelley.
Kansas City. Mo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
FARMER DEFENDS
HOME AND FAMILY
Isaac Chase of Portsmouth Shoots
and Kills a COlOred Man Who
Threatened His Life.

as>seeH
threatened assaults OF
wehknown or
Portsmouth ehot Instant yesterday
The and feet
ncb tall He had worked
ed 70 be a farmland his face
Yesterday of Mr. Chase ana after
calling him vile almost point blank
range. him
Mr. Chase armed himself a guard over his
home of in the day with threats
bodily the breast killing him instantly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
MEMS CLUB ENTERTA|NS.
Parish House Of Church Of the Saviour
Filled Last Evening.

Last evening the Mems club or tne
Church of the Savior gave a most enjoy
able entertainment In the parish house
of the church, corner OF Benent ana
Transit streets. the entertainment tauns
the for mof an amateur dramatic per-
Torrance.
The piece was the comedy drama. Dia-
monds and Hearts" All the characters
were we'll impersonated. Miss Clara
Walker displaying considerable histrionic
skill as Bernice Halstead. the persecuted.
and the comedy being capitally furnlsh.
ed by Frank r. Abbott, AS a colored bell
boy, and T.. Edward Pollard In the role
of Abraham Barnes, Yankee farmer.
Between the acts solos were given by
Clarence Anderson, and Miss Sadie Treu-
deau presided efficiently at the piano.
The cast OF characters was as follows;
Bernice Halstead. Miss Clara Walker:
Amy Halstead, her sister, Miss Anna
Anna Dover Inez Gray, young lady
visitor Miss Mollye Boody; Mrs. Hal
stead stepmother to the Halstead girls.
Miss Garretta Allison; Hannah Mary
Barnes, or Sis" housekeeper for her
brother, Miss Vida Ingerson; Dwight
Bradley Mrs. Halsteads son by for
mer marriage, Robert Pollard; DR.. Bur
ton. Otis Il. Mowry, Jr.; Sammy. bel
boy I'm the Halstead house, Frank n.
Abbott: Abraham Barnes, or "Bub," n
Yankee farmer, r. Edward Pollard
sheriff. John V. Kelly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21

Presidents Secretay George B. Coyou having become
OF the department OF William Loeb h succeeded
him in the position which he has filled with great distinction. Mr.
Loeb President private secretary
president of New York That however entirely
dfoent Office to that of secretary the president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
WASHINGTON $500. FLORIDA $3.50

Royal Bue line personally conducted
tours TO Washington, Philadelphia and
New York. March sth and goth. April
3rd and 18th. Twenty Ave dollars covers
all expenses for trip OF week. longer stop
over privilege II desired.
Florida. March 9th. $3.50 covers all
expenses going. including stop IN Wash
ington.
For itineraries. guide 10 Washington
and full details address Jos. =. Taggart.
". +. Il. A, 2ii Washington St. Boston.
Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
FATAL
ATTACK
OF GRIP
Or. Louise RlopeIIe, Well Known
Female Physician, Died at
Her Home Yesterday.

One OF teh best known female physi-
clans in the state. Mrs. Louise Riopelle,
died at her home on Broadway yester-
day from pneumonia, caused by a bad at
tack Of the grip with which she was seiz-
ed about two weeks ago.
Madam Riopelle was we'll known In
Providence and vicinity as compounder
OF original remedies and she was COM
paratvely well OF. as at the time OF her
death che owned the large house I'm which
she lived, couple OF others in that vi
cinity and other property elsewhere.
Madam Ropelle was woman OF gener-
GUS inclinatons, and there are many who
can testify to benefits received at her
hands without expectation OF return.
''Dr. Riopelle" was born In the village
OF St CesaIre. county OF Rouville. Que
bee, Nov. Is. 1896. Her early life was
spent I'm Canada, and while there she
married her first husband. Stanislas Rio
pelle Her only living child. is Mrs. For
tunat Gagnon, a female physician. A son
died about two years ago In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
THE WEATHER

Boston. Feb. a.-Forecast for New
England Snow in north portions; snow
or rain In south portions tonight and Sun
day: warmer tonight: colder In Westerly
portions Sunday; fresh easteriy winds.
increasing to brtsk and high.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21

scribbler-Confound ~. Maria didn't 7
ten you not TO let the baby touch any
thing on my desk7
His Wife-well. you know I can't watch
her all the time. Has che done any
mischief
Scr.bbler--I should cay she has, She's
written a historical novel-Judge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21
N NEWSLETS S

We sometimes view what we should do
In speculum veluti.
But hesitate 10 try our fate
And do our bounden dutyi
Always arise whene'er your eyes
Light on a standing beauty.
Who cings. mayhap, OH to a strap.
For that's your bounden dWyi
But should IL chance cts but romanceO
She should not thank you nicely,
Next time be wise. avert your eyes
The other way precisely.
Your duty do in manner new
CThough it's but tutti-fruttD.
Just use your wit, dispense with It
In fact, discharge" your duty!
New York Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-21

Patroiman Bradbury extingutshed q
day afternoon.
Truck Co. extinguished chimney fire
at 2:3o Rhodes street, at $40 p. m. yester-
day. No damage.
A new house at the corner OF Knight
and Grove streets was entertd Thursday
night. Tools. valued at 81. were stolen.
A speed Indicator. valued At 81. was
stolen from the works of the Somerset
Mfg. Co, Il Beverly street. yesterday.
Mary T.. McKenna was ordered to be
committed to the state hospital. for the
insane by Judge sweetland, today.
william Hannum OF Is Diamond street
reports the theft OF a lead trap. valued at
ss. from his vacant house. BOT Dexter
street
Joseph Giban. q Portuguese. was fined
IS and costs In the 9Th district court. to-
day, for receiving a piece OF rope, valued
at 81 knowing It to have seen stolen
from the winsor line.
John Keough's drug store at 44s Prairie
avenue was broken into early this morn
ing. a pane OF glass having been broken
out OF a rear window Tobacco and candy.
valued at s43. was taken.
Edward O'Rourke's saloon. 1s2 Aborn
street, was broken into last night Liquor
and cigars, valued at IS. were taken. A
screene was pulled of the front door and
a pane OF glass broken out
The Faithful Workers will meet at the
Mission OF the Coming King. s27 Broad
street. Sunday evening at 7:so o'clock
Vice President Mary NJ. Bradshaw will
speak Mrs. c. d. Poole Ia expected to
sing. All are invited.
Mrs. Sarah Rubary of 513 Charles street
attended a ball at Hedlcy hall. last night.
She slipped while walking across the
floor, striking upon her head and making
her unconscious. DR.. Marston attended
her and sent her home.
Harry Johnson's grocery store at 81
Lester street was broken into last night.
The thief climbed a fence In the rear OF
100 Cranston street and thus getting TO
the back Of the store. piled open the door.
Cigars and tobacco, valued at &c. were
taken; also s105o in cash.
The Faithful Workers viii hold q con-
vention at the Randall Square Institu-
tional Mission. 81 Gladstone avenue,
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock Deacon
John Glover Of the Pearl Street Baptist
church will speak Miss Ruth A. Gram
and Mrs. Lottie shogren will sing.
A whist and dancing party was gfver
at wanskuck hall. by Aragon Council
bles were occupied until 10 o'clock. Tn,
Crescent orchestra furnished music FOL
| dancing. The committee were Ida Con
way. Lena Crosson. NJ. Rawdop. A v
| Rice and s. ]. Scott.
Monday, Feb. %. being legal holiday
| the Public library budding will be oper
| from TO 10 p. m. (as on sundays). Al
| the departments will be open except tn,
| circulating department. no books being is
sued for home use: and, elsewhere thar
| in the reference room. they will close a.
| p. m.
Miss Annie g. Peck. A. NJ, will lectur,
at the Normal school next Tuesday. a
| $3.50 D. m. on Mexico. Including Ascent,
| OF Popocatapetl and orizaba." Miss Peel
Is widely known ms n traveller and
mountain climber and a most acceptabl,
and interesting lecturer The public I,
cordially invited to attend this iectur,
and also the remaining lecture by Mis-,
Peck which will be given on March 9th.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-27
MARDI GRAs, NEW ORLEANS.

On account of Msrdi Gras. to be
held at New Orleans from February
IS to "a, the Illinois Central railroad
company will, on February II to 2S,
inclusive, sell round-trip tickets from
Paducah at one fare, good returning
until February 2s, subject to extern
sion to a date not later than March Ia
by deposit of ticket with special agent
not later than s p. m, February 2s,
and upon payment Of fee Of so cents
additional. stop-overs will be grant
ed at certain points, providing passen-
gers reach New Orleans not later than
February 2S. For further information
apply to j. 4. DONOVAN. Agent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-27

MARRIED AT FULTON.
Mr.. Roy Marks and Miss Ola Ayde-
lotte of Water Valley, KY, were mar
ried at Fulton Sunday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-27
THE GOULD INTERESTS
Reported That a Line Will be Secured
Through Southern Illinois,
Il Is Thought the Branch Through
Pope County will Bea
Part Of it.
SOME OF PLANS OUTLINED

1t seems that the object of the Wa
bash railroad in filing an injunction
suit against the Illinois Central TO pre-
vent the lstter's shutting other roads
out near Golconda, to which place the
Illinois Central has just built line,
has become apparent. The case was
argued last week at Metropolis, but not
decided.
The Gould interests hope to have a
line from Chicago to the Gulf OF Mex
leo. A dispatch from Csrbondsle, Ill.
says;
That the connecting link Of the
Gould interests of railroads from Chi
cago to the Gulf OF Mexico is to be
built is no longer any doubt Chief
Engineer 4. W. Burchard and corps
Of engineers reached this city last
night to survey the new line from
Clay City to Thebes. The Toledo. St.
Louis and New Orleans Is now unde err
construction south from Effingham,
where il joins the Wabash. At Clay
City it branches the main line, pass
ing through Rinard, Jacksonville,
Kienes, Belle Rive, Ewing, Benton,
tapping the great Letter coal interests
and the Williamson county coal field.
through this city and to Thebes, where
it crosses the Mississippi to unite with
the Cotton Belt. At Thebes on the
Illinois side of the river, 1t meets an
other Gould line. the st. Louis Val
ley, giving TO both st. Louis and Chi
cago the shortest line to the gulf
seaboard. A branch passes directly
south from CLAY City TO the Ohio riv-
err, going through the rich mineral
section of southeastern Illinois, where
zinc, lead, kaolin aud plumbago have
been found in paying quantities.
Engineer Burchard believes the road
will be constructed the coming spring
and trains running over the line be-
fore June. This line will of necessity
upset several plans which have been
made and pointed out as impossible in
this correspondence before, more par
ticularly concerning the Letter deals
The new road gives the Letter inter
ests, known to be very closely allied
with the Goulds, a most desirable route
to Chicago for coke ana also to the
st. Louis market.