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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21

Washington. May l5-PIans have
been completed for the conversion of
the asphalt elliptical driveway about
40 feet wide by which the northern
entrance 10 the white house is reached
with a macadamized road Is feet
wide
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21
WOMAN APPOINTED.
Assistant Attorney General for the
Philippine Government

Washington. May 1.-THE war de-
pment has received mau advices from
Manila that Miss Floy Gilmore has
been appointed assistant attorney gen
cral Tor tae government in thc Philip
pine Islands. She Is the first woman
appointed to such an important legal
position. She went 90 the Philippines
as a stenographer and gained her pres
ont position hy good work in the ofnce
u lie atiorney ganeral.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21

Boston. May ia meeting OF the
Society Of the Army Of the Potomac
was held 20 arrange for the reunion OF
the members Of that army on June &c.
In Boston. All the surviving generals
OF the Potomac army will attend.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21
eusInsss Men's cIub's New euar,srs

Cincinnati. May i4-With banESrs
flying. bands playing. people cheering.
over 600 members Of the Business
Mems club marched through cincin-
natl streets Wednesday and took form
al possession Of their fne new quar-.
ters in the Change building. which
were dedicated to The Honor end
Glory OF Cincinnati"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21

Washington May l5.-Acting Sec
retary Of Agriculture Moore has made
plans for establishing a wireless tele-
graph service between San Francisco
and the Farallone islands. 80 miles
from san Francisco.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21

Berlin. May 1S-The Morning Post
publishes a special dispatch from Mos
COW saying that Count Tolstoy has Civ
en- $500 70 the fund being collected
10 aid the Jews OF Kishlnen.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21

Joplin. Mo-. May 1S.-Because his
wife had deserted him % times. sam
uel Endsrs. OF this city. has fled suit
against her for divorce. He don't
propose to stand IL any longer" he
says.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21

London. May lS-There Is a grow
Ing belief IN oficial society that King
Edward Is contemplating visit TO the
United States some time during tAs
pext year.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-05-21
MAsrNrs FUNERAL.
Eight thousand Fupinos Marched
From the House 10 the Church.

Manila. May l6.-ln spite of the fact
that he died OF cholera. the authorities
permitted Mahini. the Filipino pouft
clan and leader. 90 DE given a public
funeral. which took place Sunday
Eisht thousand natives marched from
Mahinis house TO the church and then
10 the grave ln Ia Lofa cemetery.
Hundreds OF former insurgents. headed
by Aguiualdo. took part ia the process
sion. There were no anu-American
dnmonsfrafinns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
REPLEVINED HIS JEWELRY.
Unusual Case of a Hope Younq Man
Who Was MatrimoniaIly Left.


Hope, Ark, Oct. 9.-One of the
most remarkable replevin cases in
legal annals is that which has just oc-
Cured here. On September 80 D. M.
City of Ozan and Grace Kirkland
Of Prescott were married at the home
of Prescott were married at the home
'nent young business man at Ozan,
and his bride had taught music in
the school there. Among her many
admirers was Arthur White of Hope,
who, under an alleged engagement
had presented Miss Kirkland with ar
ticles of jewelry valued at about 5000.
When he learned that she had mar
ried another man he determined that
he would recover the jewelry, and so
when Mr.. and Mrs. City reached
Hope. en- route from Prescott to Ozan
a writ of replevin was served upon
her and the coveted baubles surren-
dered to the swain who could not get
the girl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

time, that he would require some
recompense if he continued in office
for another year. Mr.. Wheatley also
said that if the league did not feel
justified in giving him a proper salary
they would have to secure some one
else to fill the position Some OF the
local magnates are inclined to believe
that the league will not be able to
pay a sufficient salary to suit Mr..
Wheatley, and that the person who
serves will have to do a lot of his
work simply for patriotic motives. 1t
is likely Vicksburg will have a can
didate in the field for the presidency
and some of the other towns may al
SO wish the presidency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
n ARROW ESCAPE
OF IRON MOUNTAIN FLYER
FROM WRECK AT THIS
PLACE TODAY.
Engiene and Coal Car Jumped Track
and Dragged the Coaches
After Them.

The north bound passenger train
on the Iron Mountain that goes
through here at 4 :45 narrowly es-
capped wreck this morning owing to
the spreading of rai at Chetsnut
street and Fourth avenue. The en-
gine and coal car of the flyer got over
the rail and simply dragged the
coaches over The rail divided into
halves, and was discovered this morn
ing when the Pine Bluff and Little
Rock accommodation started out at
7:45 The accommodation was held
until a new rail could be substituted
The work, of taking out the broken
rail and putting in a new one was ac-
complished in fifteen minutes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
Origin OF the Name "Puss.o

A great many years ago the people Of
Egypt who had many idols, worshiped
the cat among others. They thought
she was like the moon, because she was
more active at night and because her
eyes changed like the moon, which Is
sometimes full and at other times only
light crescent or, as we say, half
moon. Did you ever notice pussy's eyes
change? So they made an idol with a
cats head and named it Pasht. The
same name they gave to the moon, for
the word means the face of the moon.
The word has been changed to "Pas"
and "Pus" and has come at last to be
"Puss," the name the most of us give
to the cat Puss and pussy cat are pet
names for kitty anywhere now. Who
ever thinks Of the name as given to her
thousands Of years ago and the people
who then bowed down and prayed to
bert
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
CAPT. G. w. DAVIS
Writes Lovingly of His Late Friend,
Col. MICH. Williams.

Fairfield, Ark, Get. 6, 1903-Dear
Graphic: LyinS here at my country
home PROSTATE with fever, the sad
news has just reached me that my
long-tried friend Nc. H. Williams, is
dead. A good man is gone. I knew
him we'll. He was one of the first
acquaintance I made in Pine Bluff.
He was then in business with the late
William Mills.
After the close Of '..e var he re-
turned to his plantation 1ear Swan
Lake, in this county, and where he
spent the remainder of his life
Before the days of railroads, when
the people below passed back; and
forth by private cnveyance, he was
my frequent guest. l always loved
to see him come He was refined,
gentlemanly, social and instructive.
A person always felt better after
having been in his presence and heard
hum talk. We made trips to Mem
Memphis and New Orleans together,
roomed together, we slept together.
He was always the same genial COM
panion. Always suggesting some new
idea. something to interest you. we
Were about the same age, only a few
months difference. How rapidly the
old men just entering on we'll into the
fourth score of lifes existence are
passing away. Capt. Smith, Capt.
Reader, Major Helms, ]. B. Dodds
"a 1 row Nc. H. Williams; a., in a
very short space of time. have been
here with them almost forty years.
l cannot describe the feeling produced
when one is called away. write
and help to lay him ter
propped up in bed. Were I we'll
I would 90 50 lis late home
where the cares and troubles of life
shall no more ruffle his calm repose.
Nay the gentle zerhyrs of Heaven,
with the sparkling 6e"s ter
quicken the blossoms that grow above
his grave and say to the world "a
good man has gone
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
May Be New President.

I the meeting of the Cotton States
ale magnates to be held next
lth, probably in Vicksburg, says
sVicksburg Post, it would not be
e1aing if new president was
n to succeed Mr.. Geo. w.
aey. In a circular letter Presi-
Fheatley stated recently thai
event that he was asked to
the league another year in the
" of president he would have
for salary. He stated that he
~ present serving for nothing,
he found such a considerable
'unt OF work connected with the
.e. and this took up so much of his
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
NUMBER ,3i5.
ksk1,s5 ksk11,;sz55'E9As YOUNG 81.
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PLATE AND MARBLE.
A Trick That Can Re Mastered by
Persistent Practice.

Here Is puzzle or game, If youi
please, in the manipulation of which
you may become quite expert by con-
stant practice. The puzzle Is something
like the oncc popular pigs in clover
but has two advantages over that puz-,
zlc. 1t Is homemade, and the trick,
which is well nigh impossible for those
who do not know how to do it. is very
easy for those Who do In the center
of a cardboard disk as big and thick
as Il half dollar cut Il round holc as big
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
Fast Service via Cotton Belt.

The Cotton Belt on October 1S will
commence to operate it's through fast
passenger train service between ST.
Louis and Texas via the Valley line
from East st Louis to Gale The riv-
er will be crossed by car ferry to
Grays Point and thence the Cotton
Belt tracks will be used SOUTH There
will be two trains daily, leaving Union
static at 9 a. m. and 9:45 p. m. for
Texarkana, Fort Worth, Waco and
Shreveport. The equipment will con-
sist Of chair cars, and the Memphis
cars viii be attached at Fair Oaks,
Ark Returning from Texas. me 'ew
trains Wilt arrive at st. Louis via the
Valley line at a. m. and 6:45 p. M
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

though Nine. Baker condemned the
American habit OF wearing the coat
open instead of buttoned as "oxtrcme-
y sloppy.
For the first time in their conycn-
tons the drcssmakers united in the
admission that men can make better
tailormade gowns than women. and
the men tailors were invited TO Join
the association.
French makers of the tailor-made
gowns are bunglers," said Nine. Baker
The French tailors can make dresses.
but not gowns; 1t takes the English
tallors to excel at that. In this cOun-
try, too, We ought to recognize thai
the men can surpass us in getting out
tailor-madc gown. A division Of
work should be madc--the men to
have the gowns, While we can stick to
the dresses. On that basis women
tal'ors should join our association.
Another thing. we ought to ratse
prices. There is much more material
in dresses this year, principally in the
sleeves, which contain twice as much
as the waist, and if you keep last
years prices you will lose money. Be
sides that, we are paying half as
much moro to our girls You will be
justified in demanding more money
for gowns.
, Coats are to be short this year. and
the few long ones seen will fit close.
The tight fitfing coats make the chest
seem flat, and are popular in Paris
and London, although Nine Baker
announced with sigh that American
style.
Skirts, be they for large women or
small, are to be full" said Nine.
Baker "The skirt should be round
and just lie on the ground all around
The ftaring skirt is no more 1t is bad
taste to draw the skirt in about the
knees, as has been done the last sea
son, ahe garment should be straight
and free.
The plated shoulders have gone
out OF style SO it is goodbye to the
Gibson girl. The military influence
Is also on the wane and now all effects
tend to the long, dropping shoulders,
which make the figure appear smaller.
Tucking is still used, but not SO much,
and it Is no longer correct to tuck the
whole top of the dress. Plaits tucked
in nat around the waist are better
than tucks. The voluminous sleeves
now in vogue should not be encour-
aged. Collars are plain and elbow
sleeves are as full as the long ones"
Chicago Tribune
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

as dime. Paste the cardboard ring so
formed on the center Of a china plate
and lay small marble beside 1t. The
trick is to hold the plate in your hand
and make the marble roll up on the
card, drop into the hole and stay there. t
There Is quite a knack In getting the
marble to roll just right to do the trick,
and this knack you want to acquire be-
fore you spring the puzzle on your lit
tie friends. Then show them how
easily you can do it and enjoy their
desperate but futile efforts to hole the
marble.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

with assets of s53 ,109 .2S5 and labili-
ties of $1O1 ,655.S55. As to the num-
ber there appears most encourag-
ing decrease of exactly 500 as com
pared with the corresponding months
last year, when the aggregate was
1876, but liabilities this year have
been very much heavier than the $S5,-
407 ,490 reported a year ago.
The comparative failures for south
western states are as follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
The Signal Ma ster Game.

Clear the middle of the room and
place in a row number Of chairs,I
three less than the number of players.
Blndfold one of the players and Sc
lect another for signal master. The
blindfodcd one stands apart from the
chairs, holding a wand. The signal
master takes his place at one end OF
the row of chairs and the other play
erS arrange themselves in chain be-
hind him, holding each others coat or
dress.
Then the chain Of players walk slow
ly around the chairs, the blindfolded
one waving his or her wand and sing
ing:
The signal master will give a call.
Take your chairs, then, one and all.
After the players have thus marched
gravely around the chairs two or three
times the blindfolded one suddenly
gives a tap with the wand, and the sig
nal master Immediately calls out,
"Chairsr'
All now run toward the chairs, each
trying to secure one, but three are left
out, of course, two of whom will be re-
Quired in the next game for signal mas
ter and blindfOld, the third being the
first blindfold, who counts as out.
Continue the game in this way, re-
moving a chair for each repetition, un-
til all the players are out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
SEE WHAT WOMEN WEAR.

The Gibson girl and the military girl
are out of fashion. ~
The American woman wants her
bust to appear large.
Dropping shoulders and other lis
some effects are now the correct mode
in figures.
Waists are to be smaller, or at least
to appear so.
The Orient effect of the skirt cling
ing close to the knees is now consiu-
cred shocking taste.
French tailors for women are
stupid; English are the best.
The train is out; the round skirt in
the kind just long enugh to forbid
walking without holding it up all
around.
Belts should be OF eggplant purple
These and other reflections anent
the coming styles and how to spread
them in America were delivered to the
dressmakers, in convention assembled
last night at the Lexington Hotel by
Nine. Baker, who comes "direct from
Paris" The modistes were assured
that the American women has little to
learn from her Partisan sister, al
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

Mr.. ]. B. Isom came down from
Pine Bluff Tuesday.-Rison Herald.
Mr. A. K. Reid spent few days
in Pine Bluff sine our last issue
RisOn Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
+ ADJUSTMENTS i
+ + + + + = + + + + + + + + i

"The Telephone Girl" and "The
Belle of New York" are the longest
lived musical comedies Of any Amer1-
can offerings of the last decade. "The
Telephone Grip appears at the Elks
theater tonight, and the advance sale
of tickets indicates a liDeral atten-
dance
Roy Fey of Gillett is a business Wis
itor in the city.
J. F. Draper of Jonesboro is in the
city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

While s decrease Of about 5 per
ce1tt in number is seen in the three
,hwestern states. there was an in
crease IN liabilities, due entirely to
the heavy trading failures in Texas;
both Missouri and Arkansas showing
a lower mortality.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09


he'd it's labccs yesterday after
II, and through w. J. Galbralth,
Isforeman, reported that they had
In in session fourteen days, had
mined eos witnesses and reported
+ nAaAk bills. Two cases wore re-
I'd the next grand jury and Six
n} 8es were dismissed.
deaDs. W. G. Collins, c. /.
DIS and II. P. Andrews, the COM
tee, reported that they
d in a good sanitary condition, and
Eprisoners are we'll cared for. They
nd that the buildings were in
Estate Of repair and that most of
Nfences were down, and recon-
Sded that these be fixed at once.
that it was hard for the man.
ment to get a supply of water for
inmates.
he committee on the county jail,
t ssrs. w. C. Colnns, G.. H. Lusby,
'sM. Green, D. G. Anderson, w. M.
don, w. A. Koonce and J. H. King.
n1itted a report showing that the
nty Jail was in excellent condition.
rty-six prisoners were found, all
lsgood state of health but two.
essrs. H. Riley, J. w. Galbraith
B. w. Benton, the committee on
county farm reported that they
. duly inspected the farm and
VI it in first-class condition and
3risoers we'll fed and clothed.
:, report of the committee on JUS
ars9onsisting OF w. 3. Collins, p:
TO (lpepper and Jno M. Mccain re-
as follows:
lv your committee appointed by
to examine the reports of the
ces of the peace and road over.
i and accounts of constables,
to sumit the following reports:
De find that the reports of the
ll'ces of the peace have been
ed in with the exception of two
+ ahree from far townships, whose
rts had not yet gotten in. but we
at5 every reason to believe that they
adilbe in few days.
me find said reports were neatly
from appearances, correct re-
i; but we had no data to cheek
,lal and have no assertions to make
o their correctness.
q find the following constables
Ind with county on the previous
rterly report for justices of the
:e. The amounts are set opposite
" 3 respective names:
IS. Johnson, Boliver. ...... .$147O
les Edison, Boliver. 1890. 14.30
J. Bean, Melton. ........... 500
v. Hodo, Old River. $500
L. Spellman, Old River. 3.59
w. Lindsey, Old River. -. 600
4. Jarvis, Victoria. a.......... 28.74
e respectfully urge that the prop
authorities take action toward the
ection of the above. In our opinion
: ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

Misses Ella May and Leona Foster
OF Toledo passed through Rison en-
route to Pine Bluff Tuesday.-Rison
H raid
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
FAILURES IN ARKANSAS
For Nine M.nths This Year .1o9
Against 1ed Last Year.

Commercial insolvencies In tho
United States during the nine months
this year, according to reports to r.
G. Dun & Co., were 8,176 in number,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09

e respectfully urge that the prop
authorities take action toward the
ection of the above. In our opinion
I seriously reflect on their YER
y Of the above-named officers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-09
DIRK IS FINISHED
IND JURY CLOSES ITS LABORS
AND MAKES FINAL
REPORT.
Ikssion Fourteen Days, Examined
2rA Witnesses and Returned
EH 1O6 True Bills.
kssion Fourteen Days, Examined
(IoUs REPORTS ALSO MADE.

he Jefferson county grand jury
fhed it's labccs yesterday after
q, and through w. J. Galbcalth,
foreman, reported that they had
n in session fourteen days, had
mined COS witnesses and reported
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-02
SIXTH DISTRICT
ENDEAV0R CONVENTION

From The Christian Helper
The sixth annual convention of
the Ninth District Christian En-
drayor Union was held IN Bonnie
Tcrrc June % and - The meet
ing was pronounced success. K
VI TaIhcrt presided over the Srs
>lons. Several Delegates from the
local societies attended and took
part IN the services. Rev {. T.
lIIrkok preached the Convention
Sermon. Miss Nlrgilia CONWAY
sang solo at the "Wednesday even
ing SESSION. Among the Other
delegates from here were Missr,
Mice White, Florence Kennedy
Louise HUH, Marion Keith, and
Mrs O. ". Blrerk Mrs. K VI
TaIhcrt, Ethel Patrick, Robert
Forsyth. j. a. Patrick, John
Kennedy and Ilcber Nations.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year President
IC. T.. lIickok; Vice President
James BIanton; Secretary, Emma
/ Garter; Treasurer. Emily Wolf,
Junior Supt, Mrs. X NJ. Tnlbcrr
/ t. NJ Talhcrt was elected dele.
gate tu the international Convcu
/ ton of the Christian Endravor
/ which meets Mt Denver, Col. july
| 9Th to 18th.
In CLOSING this brief account ot
the Bonnie Trrrc meeting we wisl
to tell Of Miss Cameron's addrrs,
on The quiet Hour. Her re
marks were deeply spiritual an,
the effect on her hearers was very
| gratifying, At the close som,
twenty or thirty persons became
comrades of the Quiet Hour, prom
Ising to spend at least fifteen min
utes each day in quiet meditation
aud Closenrss to God. More tOol
this step at that time than at any
other district convention in th,
| state thls year. There are now
more than 5000 comrades of the
Quiet Hour.
II is probable that Mr., John
Kennedy will go to Denver witt
Mr.. Talbert. If any others nr,
interested in the trip, either oil
these gentlemen will be glad t.
furnish circulars explaining thu
route and expenses of the trip.
We hope the District Conven
ton will prove n blessing to our
societies. We were well repre-.
scented, and all who went had an
enjoyable time and feel themselves
helped individually. We trus,
they will inspire the others with
greater zeal and enthusiasm.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-02
ESTHER

A. a Harris i, moving to st. Louis
where he has a position for the sum
mcr
The Jlybird bcoplc offered as high
rs ten dollars n day for liremcn, yet
hborcrs seem scarce.
James Vineyard, drill man for the
Southern Missouri, i quite i'll at the
Boyd House He has been boring an
artcsian we'll, aud halls from DcSoto
MR. CANTwEIL HAS a FIGHT.
Monday morning Harry j Caplwrll
and Jerry Morris became involved in u
quarrel over settlement OF balance
due ON labor rendered. Morris dis.
pulcd with Cnn,wcll, whercupon Cant.
well made at him, and the two mixed
Justify. Mr.. Cantwcll was cOnsidcra-
bly, bruised up aud rather got the worst
Of the fray, but in the evening he lal.
lied and came out to the train j.
o. Staten, president of the Columbia
MON, rather added fuel To the fire by
getting out Il writ Of rcplcyin for some
clothes the company had pinned up at
the shaft. MIR Cuntwcll was repre-
scented in this suit by one of the Off.
cerr who gave The Constable MIR. Sta.
tens clothes. MIR Cnntwcll was ar
rested Tuesday by Constable Fraser on
a charge of assault and battery aud
taken before Squire Coyington Mr..
Cantwell had the case put off, but
took things phiIosophically.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-02
Brady

DALLAS iGcxasl News. June ~
The marrigr of Mis- Mamie Jose.
phnc Brady, daughter Of MIR ard
Airs II. &. Brady. to George Nnlhanie
Walker took place at $50 last evening
at the brides home on Exposition ave.
nue., Rev. NJ. NJ Davis of the Central
Christian Church officiating.
Miss Agnes Luther and DR.. Wash.
burn were the first attendants, and
Miss Bessie Brady Of Pennington, Mo
Miss Grace Brady of Wichita Falls wcrC
bridesmaids, aud little Frances f.
willard acted as ring bearer
The bride wore toilette Of white
Paris mousseinc, with trimmings III
Nulencienncs lace and seed pearls aut
held al arm cluster of white carnations
The ceremony was performed undcl
n canopy of cape jassmines and South
crn smiaN, which were also used ii
decorating the two reception rooms
Sweet peas trimmed the table aud
buffets in the dining room, where III,
toasls were drunk and the wedding
cake cut