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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
A Prosperous Year

Tive Graphic and the Adams Print
ing company have just cause to do q
little boasting because of the pros
porous business they enjoyed for the
year 1902.
In every department of the news
paper and job printing business there
We're handsome increases over last
years business. In fact last year was
the best years business in the history
of the newspaper and job printing
establishment.
The local merchants are beginning
to realize tnat advertising in the
Graphic brings good returns, and that
they have no other medium equal to it
in making known to the public what
they have to sell.
All the people appreciate the high
class of work done by the job printing
department of the Adams Printing
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

company, and it has resulted in adding
many new customers for the year 1902.
Those people in Pine Bluff and JEFF
jerson county and CONTIGUOUS country
who read newspapers appreciate the
good character of the daily and week.
ly Graphics and the high moral princi-
pies for which they at all times con-
tend, to such degree that the great
,er per cent. of them are readers and
patrons Of one or the other
For the new year all departments
OF the newspaper and job printing
business will be improved SO as to
meet every reasonable demand of
their patrons. It has always been the
policy of the Adams Printing com
pany to excel in the newspaper and
job printing business. They have
fully done this in the past and will
continue to do SO in the future.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
Dauqhters of Confederacy.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
gave d watch party, and it was the
fmost largely attended affair of the
Hind which took place. There was no
Etne present that was desirious of
hny f'ivolties, such as showing good
Icl0&hes or getting even, or nonsense
Iof nv kind but only such things as
Ia9onled real enjoyment, and every
lone tried hard to help entertain and
|make his or her neighbor have good
|time and to say the least it was fully
|oeeom plished. A large punch bowl OF
|de1icious punch was the principal re-
|tSohment. Among the most amusing
|lkIhgs to occur was the old peoples
|Quidrille danced by the older men
aad to tell the truth the younger peo.
3k ought to have been, present to
ri pointers on how to enjoy them
naves. The dancing continued until
Mate hour. Good music was provid.
a, and of all the merry watchnight
lines this was the lesdef,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

room, which would be annoying.
"3-Only known Democrats shall be
allowed to vote in said promaries and
only such Democrats as have paid ther
poll tax prior to the first day OF Jan,-
ary, 1903, and who are in all respects
legal and qualified electors.
"4-The sheriff of Jefferson county
is requested to appoint one deputy
for each of the wards of the city. to
be paid by the committee, whose duty
it shall be to preserve order at and
about the polls and while SO engaged
shall refrain from any attempt to In
fuence any elector in casting his vote;.
keep the polling places clear Of all
persons except the judges and clerks,
admit the voters one or more at a
time, as ordered by the judges. others
to be kept at not less than twenty-five
feet from the judges, and generally to
preserve order.
"It shall be the duty Of the commit
tee to generally supervise the elec-
ton, provide for the comfort Of the
officers thereof. and at the conclusion
Of said elections. Immediately after
the counting Of the ballots and the
announcement of the returns, said
judges in each ward shall deliver the
ballot boxes, poll books and tally
sheets to this committee at the onice
Of j. H. Talbot and company
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
RULES FOR PRIMARIES
City Democratic Committee FOfmu-
lates Regulations

The city Democratic committee have
met and made some good resolutions
securing of an honest primary on
January 16 Judges and clerks were
not selected. The committee adjourn
ed until January 10 when that matter
will be attended to, the most respons-
ible duty of the committee. All care
should be exercised to get competent
and trustworthy men to act as judges,
and il that is done no one need feel
uneasy about an honest count.
The following are instructions to
judges of the primaries:
"1-The polls shall be open at S
a. m. and close at $50 p. m.
"2-At any time during the begin
ming thereof, any candidate for any
Office in said primary map appoint q
challenger who shall have the right
to be present in the polling place and
protect the interest of said candidate
by challenging any vote that may be
offered; and any voter SO challenged
may be required to furnish proof as
to his qualification to vote in said
primary
Article No. 2 was found objection.
able on account Of there being so many
candidates that sixteen challengers
could be in and around the voting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

The old year has passed into his
tory It was an unusually prosperou
year. It brought its usual griefs an
happinesses, its deaths and births, MAJ
raiges and separations. Another yea
is added to our ages, and we all hav'
one less year to live. Father Tim
is gradually creeping upon us and til
time for preparing ones self for th
next world has grown more dear AM
important.
The passing Of the Old and til
coming of the New was duly celebrs
ed in Pine Bluff. , +
Several watch parties were he1
and at the hour of last night Il
fog horns, fire whistles, factd
wslltse, fireworks and cannonading q
liflcally opened up, and many VI
awake to greet the: New Year vi
glad tidings.
Our determination at the first Of y
year to do better has caused us to
continue what we consider to be
and to take up better habits. This
finally drifted Into vulgar term Cd
swearing or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
viii Establish Headquarters.

Senator Greed Caldwell, Of Pine
Pluti, is in the city today with his
title daushter Miss .Floy. He an
|ounced that 4he win establish his
headquarters rooms 10 and 20.
(apital Hote. aext Tuesday. to look
tier his inte sts as q candidate for
te presidencd Of the senate.-Little
lock Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

,ee11ry and can be taken care of
anE ropriation from the general
81 heretofore.
= White, city engineer-"You
lote me as in favor of the
! rs plan OF improving the
Mann-"I think the Graphic's
very good one. also think
regard to our little bridges,
ten times the money were nee.
it would be better to spend it
|g iron bridges, and then the
would be finished for all time
NJ. Bruce, member of the city
1.-THE Graphic's policy in re-
% permanent improvement is a
Pne. The money heretofore has
lsed in patching and fixing tenn
work.
T. Sallee-"I am in favor of all
expended insa permanent eim.
ment that can be spared, though
lst keep up such temporary work
needed on the streets which are
eing permanently improved"
E. Sallee-"I am greatly in fav-
permanent street work. It is
|nly plan. Yet don't forget to do
temporary work as will be abso-
necessary"
Ia A Perdue-"The Graphic is on
right line. 1t will take good
Is to put Pine Bluff up to the
ard of a city. Our paved streets
low covered with mud, and with
ional streets paved less mud
Id be carried onto the paved
:s."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
At Lakeside M. E. Church.

The entertainment at LAX,
Methodist church wass'sh entire'
cess. A large audience was pr
and a good time was had. Afte]
entertainment q large number OF I
present went to Mr.. ]. w. Wal
home and watched the Old Yea
and the New Year In. Games
other forms OF amusement wei
dulged in.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
Watch Night Dance.

4 A watch night dance was enjoyed by
d number Of young people at the Val
halla club rooms. and it was one of the
pleasant social events Of the season.
About twenty-five couples gathered
to trip and glide to the strains Of beau.
tiful music. The music was little
late in arriving, but that was overcome
by the party dancing until $3.50. S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
First Time Since the War.

4 First Time Since the War.
4 Mr.. ]. w. Meeks has returned from
Iipley, Miss. where he visited his
mother. and accompanied him to
dis place. pley Mrs, Meeks was
sit ~ -s.ead not seen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
lohn Peldue'es eanuuet.

The Nav Yexr brings its joys and
good tidinxsa tpsall as usual. One Of
'ths men Of Pin1 Blum who has tfousht
Of his employesis Mr.. John A. Ycrdue.
y al his men to Hs city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
At First NJ. {. Church.

A very impressive religious 9 Vic
was conducted Z the First Met dis
church last nigek by the pastor Re,
j. M. Hawley. The service col -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
METHODIST wArcH.NicHr HYMN

Come, let us anew
Our journey pursue,
Roll round with years,
And never stand still
TIL the Master appears.
His adorable will
Let us gladly fulfill,
And our talents improve,
BY the patience of hope.
And the labor of love.
Our life is a dream;
Our time, as stream,
Glides swiftly away
And the fugitive moment
Refuses to stay.
The arrow is flown,
The moment is gone.
The millenial year
Rushes OIL to view,
And eternity's here.
O, that each in The day
OF mis- coming may say,
Il have fought my way thro';;
| have finished the work
Thou didst give me to do"
o, that each from his Lord
May receive the glad wore
well and faithfully done!
Enter into my joy
And sit down on my throne"
Charles Wesley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

from the nighbOring towns, where he
has branches of his business. and at
other places where he has agents,
and he will banquet them at his home
on Sixteenth avenue and Cherry street.
Those who will be present are A. w.
Scruggs, Camden; c. B. Smith, For
dyce; J. A. Barnes. R. 8. Scruggs, Geo.
w. Linton, J. D. Miner, J. A. Per-
due, of Pine Bluff, and Walter Cotter
Little Rock
Mr.. Perdue says that the year has
been a prosperous one and that he Is
thankful to his many patrons for the
patronage he has received.
Shops and Foundry Close.
The Cotton Belt shops and the Dill
ley foundry both closed for the day
and gave the employees holiday, Z
Other Functions.
Miss Eethel Reynolds entertained
last night at her home on East Sixth
street to watch the Old Year pass
away and to greet the New Year.
/ Miss Efhe Harris entertained her
friends, and the late hour which the
guests stayed is proof Of her ability
to entertain.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. !. EARLY will en-
tertain the Trinity hoir at their home
this evening.
The Blu6 City club; entertained with
, ! enchfe.. There was b large attend
ance and the game was interesting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
Han Holiday At Grand Leader,

The J. H. Eddins Dry Goods COM
pany closed at noon today. Mr.. Ed
dins says his firm has bad g prosper
[[ous years business. 4 He Slsd stated
that he was able to keep but Of bel
this Christmas the first time in six
years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
PHENOMENAL GROWTH.
OF the Bank Of Pine Blur In Past Six
Years.

OF the Bank Of Pine Blum in Past Six
Years.
Among the many substantial instf-
tutions Of Pine Blur may be mentioned
the Bank Of Pine Bluff, w. D. Hearn
cashier. For the year just closed It
has done q remarkably fne business.
earning 20 per cent on the capital
stock, as may be seen by referring
to the statement printed in another
column. The increase in the business
Of this bank has been phenomenal, q
may be seen from the following ng.
ures on deposits ct the close Of busi-
ness for December for the past six
years:
December 81. 1897. 3151. 1.4s7.77.
December 2s, 1898. 31s4,Os7.so.
December 81. 1899. S207. 7.55405.
December 81. 1900, $3.50. .s42.17.
December 81. 1901, @s6s. s.772.l3.
December 81, 1902. $4es. .S26.60.
8 The wonderful increase in business
Of this bank has very greatly increased
the value Of It's capital stock. The, last
sold II 3l.25. and II is now. wos5A
@1.34. .ii...
Other banking institutions Of th4
city have their statemsats In thees
Graphic today. and mention Of thea
viii be made tomorrow.
ctvie Improvement League 70 Meet
President ]. w. Crawford, Of tha
Civic Improvement Leagns ms cslIsds
: meeting 70 be held It Mef1ill Insti-
tute next Monday night. The adF-1
sion Of new members Il - follows| 3
3. Boyce. Or. J. L. Goree, Fred
R. n. GAlbraith. J. r. With
James Gould. a Brewst'
man. T. Pearce. A. Nj
Austin. W. T: aRadann
H. Riley, Cab
A. B. Grace. c.
snt. =. / Polli
Y, q. lama. -
y .Sendine IT,
E.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
Slight Collision.

A slight street car collision occur
red ct the corner of Main and Sixth
streets today. Car No. 15, which II
Main stret car, and car No. II. :
Cherry street car. came together. No.
Is became uncontV Vllable ana 4
not be stopped. ~jar ~
and no d,r.se lsN
r.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

acted by the general as
he state Of Arkansas:
l. That it shall be hereaf-
'ful to issue or use or attempt
or attempt to use any false
ent limitations of poll tax re-
whether it have printed on i
.ax or not for tax. or any othe1
words or word that will be used on
passed as good and valid poll tax.
Section 2. That whoever shall print
attempt to use, any false or simulat
81 poll.tax shall be guilty of felony
nd for every such offense or pretend
"a poll tax shall be a separatd
,ffense, shall be Imprisoned in the
te penitentiary for a period Of not
IS than one year nor more than ten
l,ears.
"Section 3. That this act shall take
Meet and be in force from and after
slts passage"
The report Of the committee was
I adopted and the committee on legisla-
bn directed to have the same pre-
1ated to the legislature. ,..sas
aSheriff Kelley called attention to the
continued need Of the state for addi-
annal accommodations for insane per-
ons. hundreds Of whom are held In
Xhe county jails Of the state because
zlkay cannot be accommodated In the
saylum. The association issued an ad-
krees upon the subject at the last De.
ember meeting, but it was consider
ed proper to emphasize the need at
"a time. sheriffs Kelley and Gould
ere appointed committee to draft
resolution along the proposed line,
d submitted the following, which
Is adopted.
|. whereas, the SheriffG association
ID an appeal in behalf of the un-
,ate insane confined in the jails
state, and,
,reas, the same condltions ex
as set forth in that appeal
e,
resolved, by the SheriRs' as
THAT the resolution adoptes
4
ember meeting, 1901, be al
the legislature earnestl
the appropriations net
he for an annex to tn
~sna enough 70 ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
Other Functions.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. !. Early will en-
tertain the Trinity hoir at their home
this. evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01

The Blu4 City club: entertained with
i enchfe. There was y large attend
ance and the game was interesting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
aanlss clesed.

The banks and Wholesale houses
are generally cldPed today
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-01
! II".t ..,.t I; fs*seFs l..,....: lis.
up flor b EN-

ming Al of the New Yea:
ming which is cAusipe
interest on the part ot
Inc Blun than the CHIEF
IN for the closing days
THE permanent i'm.
e streets. In fact the
to inspire everybody
interest in that one
tito Of Pine Blum |
low well fixed-"Per.
lent or the streets,
'raphic prints anoth.
KS. The first one
ohnson. candidate
declares for the
'ent of the streets,
mayoralty candi
de of improved
! White and M
t4expressed the, 4
r Graphic in d
vor of perna
Ft. The int
follows:
idate for ma
favor of go
nent improI 4
e to be dol
keep up 1
u on such
Nd a part
Nily have h
,foad tal
! i 4 !: !
and ex-
serson coun-
1g of Sheriffs
lted at the last
following pro-
to be entitled an
alse and fraudulent
If pretended poll-ta1
ed by the general as
tate Of Arkansas:
that it shall be hereaf
ssue or use or attemH
mpt to use any false
atoms Of poll tax re-
it bave printed on II
for tax or any othe1 :
that will be used on
4 and valid poll tax. :
at whoever shall print
!, n~~ - ~. ciuo,,1ofl i
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-23
Nd DESIGN SELECTED
Masonic Committee Prepar,
ing for the Building of
the TtmpIe.

The Temple committee of the Grand
Lodge met at Masonic Hall. yesterday al
ternoon. Owing to other engagements
some of the committee were not abe
to be present. A general discussion of the
financial situation OF the Temple was had
Conditions are most satisfactory. There
will be meeting held this morning when
both committees viii be present. There
will be consideration of the plans upon
which the Temple will be built. Several
architects are in the city with plans. They
will go before the Building committee 20
morrow. The Temple is attracting vide
spread attention and several well-known
architects in and out of the State have
elaborate plans to submit to the Building
committee. And thus the great work Of
building the Temple is taking definite
shape. It is proposed to begin work In
the coming spring Both committees are
delighted with the Fair and the other
enterprises on foot to raise funds. These
committees are composed of eminent Ma
sons, excellent business men, and their
conduct of all matters pertaining to this
q eat work is business like and thorough.
The impression is that the best plans will
win before the committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-23
A STUPENDOUS LAND GRAFT
RING ON THE SUNSET SLOPE
1t Debauches State Land Officials and Maintains
Agents in the General Land Office Who
Give it InfOrmatiOn
(By the Associated Press.)

the securing of public lands in the Pa
cific coast. The Interior Department Off
Gals have been convinced for over year
that there We're various combinations of
spectators seeking control OF the public
lands for their own purposes, and more
recently a number of special agents have
been working in the field to secure evil
dence which would assist in stopping the
frauds. common plan of operation on
the part of the spectators is to buy
State lands Enclosed in areas which are
liable to become parts of forest reserve
tons. These, it is said, they often Sc
cure for one or two dollars an acre.
whereas when the reservations are Gre
ated the value is increased to S. or So
per acre. Governor Chamberlain, OF Ore
gon, is now in Washington conferrlng
with the Secretary of the Interior con-
corning these land transfers. He claims
that the State has lost considerable
sum in this way and is endeavoring to
secure a settlement which will reimburse
the State.
Secretary Hitchcock declines to discuss
the question, but says that he will make
a statement at ls+er day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-23
STILL UNDER MARS BED CLEAN.
There is Lurid and Warlike Look About BUS.
STA and Japan.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y the ASSOCldlcu IISSc-J
Yokohama, Japan, Oct. 21.-The minis
terial conferences, naval preparations
and, notably, the appointment of Vice
Admiral Toga, known as q fighting ad-
r,iral," to command the standing squad
ron, have led to renewal of the antici-
rations of trouble. Some decided devel-
opment in the crisis is expected shortly.
The steamship and railroad companies are
reported to have been notified to be in
readiness for emergencies.
London, Oct. PA dispatch to Reuters
Telegram Company, from Toxic, says:
Russian military activity on the Co
rean frontiers is undated. The impor-
tant newspapers take gloomy view. They
are inclined to believe Russia does not in
tend to fulfil her repeated promises and
declarations in which case it will be in
cumbent on Japan to take decisive steps
for the sake of her very existence.
Santiago de Chile, Oct. 21.--It is report
ed here that the Chilean government is
treating with Japan for the sale of two
warshlps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-23
Shaw sliding Blue Grass RAIDS.
(By the Associated Press.)

Louisville, KY. Oct. 21.-Before an aud
fence of 1000 people Leslie NJ. Shaw. Sec
rotary of the Treasury, tonight delivered
his third and last speech in the Kentucky
campaign.
Referring to the money question Secre-
tary Shaw said:
THE Democratic party won the cam
paign of 1892 upon the issue of high liv-
ing expenses. But that issue could not be
Used in 1896. And so. looking for an is
sue with which to win a campaign, the
Democratic party adopted the issue of the
Populist party. The great leader of the
Democratic party Mr.. Bryan now as then,
more influential in the counsels of his par
ty than any other man in the party. re-
Gently declared that some phase of the
silver issue would be the paramount issue
in the near future
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-23

same publicity from other public corpor
ations could be required, most impor-
tant service would be rendered the pub
lic."
Following the l-call, Eugene E.
Schmitz, mayor of San Francisco, made
an address extending a hearty welcome 70
the distinguished visitors, and he was
followed by Governor George C. Pardee.
Another address of welcome was made
by James D. Phelan, on behalf of the
San Francisco bankers.
President Hardy made brief response
to the messages of good will and hos
pitality and then the meeting settled down
to the work for which it had assem-.
bled
Secretary Branch read his report and
was followed by George f. Orde, treas.
uTer.
Secretary Branch showed that the paid
membership is 1865 with annual dues
amounting to $76,51S During the past
year 303 members were lost through fail
ures and withdrawal, but to offset this
loss 1.139 new members were placed on
the roll.
Z. F. Swinney chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee, in presenting the report
Of the council said that the main item
of expense of the association arises from
the work of the protection committee
in preventing and detecting crime ami
this expense exceeds the income. The
committee advocated an increase of dues,
graduated according to capitalization
The plan of creating guaranty associa
ton which would reimburse members in
losses occurring through dishonesty, was
not favored by the executive council.
resolution favoring a money order
system for banks was approved.
An address by l.. P. Hillyer, cashier of
the American National Bank, of Macon,
Ga, closed the regular business of the
days session. His subject was Money
Orders and the Bankers Association.
He pointed out that the daily money
order business of the government and ex-
press companies amounted to $17O0,00o
and advocated action by the association
| to secure some of the business of this
| popular method. He said the government
| would not feel competition by the banks.
but held that until the money orders
| issued by banks could be cashed any
where, little progress would be made
The Committee on Uniform laws made
| its report.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-23
To HOLD COTTON
At TEN CENTS
Cotton Growers Say Crop
Will be Short.
CONF ERENCE COMMITTEE
Resolution Adopted Last Night for Cotton Grow
ers u Hold Their Cotton at Mini
mum Prics Of Ten

There was an enthusiastic meeting OF
North Carolina Cotton Growers in the
House of Representatives last night.
Thirty-seven counties were represented,
and over two hundred farmers were pres
ent.
The vital subject of our farmers, the
price of cotton, was discussed by intelli-
gent men who know and appreciate the
cotton situation. 1t was declared that the
cotton crop in North Carolina this year
amounts to but Is per cent. of the crop
last year. Not one quarter of the crop
in this State HIS been Sold
At o'clock Secretary T. B. Parker,
OF the Farmers State Alliance, called the
meeting to order and announced it's pur-
pose and objects. He read the letter from
Mr. Harvey Jordan, president of the Cot
ton Growers Protective Association,
which has been published. He then asked
Hon. E. L. Daughtridge, of Edgecombe
county, to preside over the meeting
Mr.. Daugtridge asked the members of
the press who were present to act as Sec
retaries, and then briefly discussed the
situation. He declared that the growers
should get a reasonable price for the cot.