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Of $4,000 to $322 900. Tae company S
explanation of the great discrepancy
net being to the satisfaction of the
refere lie POSTPONED further hearing
of the case and appointed Mayor d. c.
Bell to examine the books of the com
pany and report to the court a correct
stat ement of the assets and liabilities
of the company, and to further inyesti-
sate al matters pertaining to the fl
aancial affairs of the concern.
The inventory Of the stock by the
Simon company showed an aggregate
# S31 600. The inventory made by
Assignee James Gould was $5l 600. and
that made by Trustee Louis Altheim
er $4,000 to $4,000. In his testimony
before the referee Mr. J. B. Simon said
their losses were due to the sharp com
petition in the business in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Double Hanging for Star City

Star City, Jan. 29.-Star City is soon
to be the scene of a double hanging.
when on the 18th of next month Jay
Green and James Ruffln will be swung
into eternity for the murder of Don
McGhee. The condemned men and
the man for whose death they are held
are negroes.
The murder was done from ambush
and was cold blooded. McGhee had
been calling on woman and Ruf1n,
who was jealous, waited for him to
leave the woman's house and shot him.
Green was with Ruffin and the shoot
ing vas done with his (Green's) gun.
McGhee lived about twelve hours and
said Ruftin did the shooting and that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Mr. CLEVELAND
Says He Has Confidence in OIney as
Presidential Candidate.

New York, January 29-Because for
4rer president Cleveland and Richard
Oney, who served under him as sec
retary of state. met at the Waldorf
Astoria after the recent Hewitt me-
mortal at the city club, the report has
Leen circulated that the object of the
meeting was the starting OF boom
for the presidential nomination next
year. Mr.. Cleveland, when asked
about the report, remarked: II have
not the gift of prophecy so I cannot
say what will be done as to the nom
nation"
"Would you favor Mr.. Olney's can
iiidacy?"
Il have already shown my confidence
in him." was the reply, "by inviting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

Chicago, Jan. 29.-John D. Rookie
Her is interested in the ultimate
Enlistment here Of a great hospital
original research, which shall be
e most extensive institution Of its
md in the world. Such hospital is
Fopected as part Of Chicago uni
Frsity.
A report that Mr.. Rockefeller will
I've $1,000 900 to find cure for con-
hmption exaggerates his purpose in
be particular and narrows it in an
fher.
It is understood that he will give
thatever will be necessary to carry
ht the idea of a comprehensive insti
ftion for original research into the
buses and cures of disease, Consump-
On will be. only one Of the diseases
be investigated.
The plans have not been fully pre-
bred, but the proposal is to have an
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

he had seen him by the flash OF his
gun.
After being arrested Ruffin made an
alleged confession which implicated
A. G. McCombs, negro lawyer. whom,
Rufin charged, hired him to kill Nc
Ghee. McCombs was arrested. but
was discharged on account of insult
ficient evidence. Later the negroes
withdrew these confessions and claim
ed they were "hoodooed" into making
them by negro preacher.
There is a sentiment here in favor
of Green, who is hardly more than a
boy. It is the general opinion that
he was drawn into the affair and was
only a tool.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Unique Advertiser. . Mt.

A very catchy add is in the window
2t Strauss and Millers store. Two one
and above the bills reads, (Which is
tounterfeit?" Poth are good bills, yet
early everybody drops in and declares
one or the other is bad money. UH.
derneath the bills is an advertisement
of pears. Those who are caught on
the joke usually buy pears to square
matters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

tnoWn the CumminS place since 1859.
| lived for twenty years within six
miles OF the Cummins place. 1t IA
fine land. do not know anyone
oyer Was wrecked financially on the
l'lacc, and was informed by Mr.. Willie
that he had made money on the place.
There is no land at all on the place
that cannot be cultivated. and, in mr.
Judgment as 4 farmer, all the Wet land
can be drained. think it is healthy.
ana do not see any reason in all the
years that | ave known and been
about it, why i, should not b" There
are no sandb&rs ON the Cummins
PLACE. but there are across the river.
What is called the accretion is good
land with cottonwood trees growing
on the land on that place that would
Yield in my Judgment as a farmer,
two bales OF cotton to the acre.
have had no personal experience with
johnson grass, but have seen a place
nd after two or three years cultiva-
i ton, it was completely eXterminated
and a fine crop growing there.
tSigned) w r. SPRINGFIELD,
Subscribed and sworn to before mo
this 26th day of January, 1903.
"V. S. MLELEAN.
Notary Public, Jefferson County, Ar.
Kansas
Sheriff GouId's Commentator.
James Could. being duly sworn,
tates:
Il am shelf of jefferson county,
Arkansas, and have been a farmer all
my life. Am Interested in farming OPP
erations in jefferson and Lincoln coun-
Ges. ] have ridden horseback through
the Cummins Place in Lincoln county
from one end to the other. and consid-
el it a very fine body Of land 1t is
worth in my Judgment, what the state
Paid for IT, especially for a convict
| farm. having /, large river frontage.
50 as to make il more healthfui.
| There is large tract Of land upon it
pot yet open, most of it subject to cut
tlyaton. In my judgment there is not
| another body of land in the state that
Is as well suited for a convict farm
as this one is, that could be bought
At the same price. II is on the river,
ard only four miles from Warner put
ting it in both river and railroad
communication.
"(Signcd) AS GOULD,
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 26th day Of January, 1903
"E,. b. BLOOM
County Clerk Jefferson county, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
WAS A BARGAIN
Attorney Genera! rlurphy Gets Opin-
ions on Convict Farm.

Attorney General Gee. w Murphy is
collecting a large number of atfidavits
/" latiNe to the character of the Cum.
II ms place, recently purchased by the
penitentiary board as a state convict
I'm which has become at the GOV.
ernor's behest the paramount issue
'se1ore the legislature says the Little
Rock Democrat General Murphy
says:
"You will sec how completely they
contradict Davis as to its value and
ttncss for a convict farm | believe
there is not a respectable farmer in
:n~oln county who does not entertain
like views When the committee gets
% work | have no doubt We will over
whelmihgly support what these aftida-
Its say:
-Four of the ahidavits are given be
low:
Splendid Bargain at $4,000.
IL. w Coy states:
II know the plantation on the Ar
kansas river known as the Cummins
and Maple Grove place. | have been
on it and passed over it, but not with
any view to specially examining it. I
.cgard it as very fine place. and
t!ink it splendid bargain at $40 900.
| regard any good river bottom ianfi
such as that is as worth at least $40
per acre, taken all the way through.
II has been my business to examine
lands both for the purpose of loaning
and working them.
"(Signed) L. w. COY.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
mis- 26th Gay of January, 1908.
H. ]. BEAKESLEE.
Notary Public
Considers it Worth $25 an Acre.
"John F. Shannon states on oath:
II am farmer, am SO years old,
was born and raised at Grady, short
distance from the Cummins farm. |
have known the place all y life. |
dc not consider it to be unhealthy. i'll
5act it is as healthy as any place on
lie Arkansas river. 1t is fine and rich
land, taken as a whole, [ consider it
worth $25 per acre. There is fine
cottonwood timber on the land.
"(SigneN J. F. SHANNON.
"Subscrbed and sworn to befGea NE
tlls 26th day of January, 1908.
IN T ROBERTS.
Notary Public.
Yield TWO Bales to the Acre.
"W. r. Springfield states on oath:
81 am about 49 years old, and have
been farmer all my life | have
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

Ladies Hospital association has
big victory in their fight for
age Qr that part of the city out
he sewer district. Ever since
decided on the erection of hos.
they hay, been hard at work to
a sewer district which would
drainage for the section Of the
named. They have succeeded
lonely, the district will be Great
| nd the ladies of the Hospital as.
lion are happy. 1t will afford the
age so necessary to the hospital.
L sewer will begin in the vicinity
(e Sawyer and Austin plant and
h a southeast direction to the old
bed. 1t will follow the lake bed
easterly course until it reaches
astern section of the city beyond
present sewer district, and then
northwest course to the river.
estimated cost of the sewer is
20. 1t will enable the people out
the present sewer district to con-
with the big sewer and have un
ound drainage for the whole city,
lg necessary to the health of any
) ladies secured many more sig
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

at Rell mark. There was a large
crowd and the floor was in fine condi-
tion. and those present had jolly
time. Quite little difficulty was
experienced in trying to get the skat-
ers to reverse, and those who could
skate to the left found it another thing
to reverse and skate to the right.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Move to Sweep Paved Streets

will aid the merchants in keeping their
stock clean in dusty weather. Mr..
White will also ask the council to help
HIM, which will materially aid him.
Mir. White is working faithfully TO
reep Pine Bluff clean, and he should
receive every encouragement
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

City Engineer White is still after
'em. He is now circulating a petition
among the merchants to raise money
for the purpose of sweeping the paved
streets. He has secured a permanent
subscription of about S25 per week.
This is good move, and one that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Business Change at Altheimer.

e. L. Bowe and J. S. Barraque have
purchased the building and grounds
and stock of Geo Wagner. of Altheim-
er, for $3.50, and Mr.. Bowe will con
new firm and both men have many
friends and will succeed in their new
enterprise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Claim O'6ullivan Estate.

Ellen E. Wilson and others fled
suit in the Federal court at Little
Rock seeking to establish rights to
the estate left by Florence O'Sulliyan,
claiming to be the only heirs of the
deceased.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
Fire Escape Door.

\ large double doom on the east side
of the Elks theater is being put in to
be used in case of fire or a stampede,
if any such thing should occur. This
is an admirable advantage and will
tend to make patrons feel easier While
in the house
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

One fare plus two dollars for the
round trip for the Mardl Gras, New
Orleans, February 1924 via the Choe-
taw-Rock Island.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
! /. !. j. J. + j. J. J. + j. I. +
+
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF. 4
+
i. !. + !. !. + i. !. !. i. !. !. 1. i. +

develops that Charles kenney shot
IA. A. Neal during the melee at Ar
belphia, in which kenney was
|unded. He thinks he wounded
al. Kenney says he will get well,
ugh his physician gives small hope.
Monroe Humbard sentenced at Scar
to one year in the penitentiary.
iron. Mountain passenger train No.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

him to become my secretary OF state
Further Mr.. Cleveland would not
talk except to say that his call was a
Ocial one
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
RESULTS OF PRIMARY.
little Rock Democrats for Mum
cipai Officers.

|arren e. Lennon was nominated at
|e Rock for mayor for the two
5 beginning next April. Peter
buck is the nominee for police
|e: Gregory Sherry, for alderman
be Fourth ward and e. O. Names
alderman IN the Eighth. Those
the only contested offices.
be total vote cast was 2,725. The
et nominated yesterday is as fol
ayor-Warrea e. Lemon.
)lce Judge-Peter Schmuck.
ty Treasurer-George W. Rogers.
ward, L. c. Cryer:
md, Louis E. Walther; Third, a.
oe; Fourth, Gregory Sherry; Fifth,
| Brod; Sixth, Louis Nolmer: Sey-
, H., II Rottaken: Eighth, e. o.
Ieee.
,hool directors were also nominal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29
BIG SEWER DISTRICT
Drain All of City Outside Present
District.

natures to the petition than necessary
. make 1t go and when the presi
cont OF the st. Louis Compress com
pany, which owns the com
rl esses of Pine Bluff, authorized the
local agent to sign the petition for
the company, the hospital ladies knew
that they had clinched the matter, and
that the sewer district would be secur-
-!
Mrs. J. W. Crawford, president of
the Hospital association has labored
n season and out of season to accom-
rlish the results obtained, and while
much credit is due to all the ladies,
Mrs. Crawford is in Little Rock to-
lay securing tie signatures of people
'esiding in tha; city who own real es-
tate in the proposed sewer district.
Mrs. Crawford would like to make it
nanimous, anI she deserves to sue
q ed in doing it.
Mr.. A. NJ, Lund. an engineer Of Lit
tie Rock. is here and has estimated
The cost of the sewer at $23, 900. 1t
may be little less or little more, but
hat is a conservative estimate.
was partially wrecked last night at
TeXarkana
Mulberry has received S,37S bales
Of cotton this season.
Memphis, Helena and Louisiana rail
road will bridge the Arkansas river
at Arkansas City.
Frisco may build from ST Louis to
New Orleans along the west bank Of
the Mississippi river.
Burglars robbed the store of ]. W.
Tedder at i.ucca Landing.
Ryan, held in connection with aleg-
ed footracing frauds at Hot Springs.
released Oh bond and then rearrested.
Tom Nolan was thrown from his
20
hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

Skating Rink Opened.
The skating rink opened last night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-29

Frisco may build from st. Louis tt
New Orleans along the west bank o
the Mississippi river.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
SIump In Hubs Export Trade

Boston, Jan. 1,-Figures for the year
show that Boston's export trade for the
last - mcnths las suffered a great de-
cline over 1901. Grain, cotton, cattle,
fresh beef, hay, butter and lard are in.
cluded in the diminished shipments,
with apples and cheese as the principal
exceptions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07

Tourist - Land pretty fertile around
here?
Western Farmer-Waal, yer see them
telegraph poles? WAL, las week they
was only hitchin' posts!
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
His Oversight.

He-Why didn't you answer my let
ter asking you to marry me?
She-You didn't inclose stamp
Town and Country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
The Men With Ideas.

Ideas rule the world today, and a new
idea leads the world to progress; hence
the man with ideas is the real sovereign
and leader of the people.-Maxwell's
Talisman
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07

Theaters in Japan are usually built Of
wood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
Sle;ghs,
Bells, ETC..

In the meantime don't forget the horse.
You're wrong if you think because we carry
high grade Street Blankets that they are all
high in price. We have some warm and SER
viceable Street Blankets as low as $3.50 and
III q
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that seven certif
Gates cat Of the capital stock in the Citizen Tele-
phone and Telegraph Exchange each for ten
shares OF stock and dated December % 1000
and numbered 3, 4, 8, 81, and respective.
ly, have been issued to Harry II. Carr with
o o. authority ard not bearing the signature
OF the president thereon, and all persons are
part thereof as they will not be recognized by
said corporation.
All persons are hereby forbidden to paw anv
money m due to said Citizens Telephone and
Secretary and Treasurer, as he has no auth.
GRITTY to receive or receipt for the same.
ST. Johnsbury, Verm ont, December "a, 1902,
BY order Of the directors,
George w. Russell, President.
Mrs. l.. M. Owen, Secretary and Treasurer
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
A NEW HISTORY OF VERMONT.

An Extra ordinary Opportunity Offered
10 Obtain Valuable History of the
state. A Distinguished sist of Con-
tribu,Ors. over 200 Fine Half Tone
illustrations. Ali for SI.OO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07

There are over 10000 total abstainers
In the British army.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
FRIDAY, JAN. 2.

Fifty-four vessels with 69,900 TONS of
coal in Boston harbor-Cable between
Honolulu and Gan Francisco COM
pleted and message flashed to President
Roosevelt-Coal investigation prob
able by the coming Massachusetts
legislature-Boston negroes celebrate
doth anniversary Of emancipation
proclama tion-.War tax on tea re-
moved and packages in bonded ware
houses cost 10 cents less pound there
by-Fraud is charged in Delaware
special election Carnegie gives New
Orleans $250,00O for LIBRARIES Strike
Of 600 carriage workers at Amesbury,
Mass-Steel trust plans to allow all
Of its employees to become stockholders
New sheriffs take Office in Maine.
and pronounced dry season is opened
-Devery blames Croker for his OK
clusion from Tammany; he may nomi-
nate himself for mayor-Independent
coal companies said to be breaking con-
tracts with railroads to secure better
prices for Religious upheaval ex-
pected In the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Roosevelt holds brilliant New Years
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07

but we can fix you and your horse so neither
of you will mind it, We have robes of the
warmest sort-Dog, Wolf or Cloth, full of
warmth for the driver and handsome enough
for the finest turnout. Also
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
MeANNESS CUT OUT.

Much interest has lately been
aroused in London 10y two surgi.
cal operations, which have result
ed in a marked change Of charac-
ter in the patients. One WAS that
of a boy Of good family, who had
developed strangely brutal in
stinots. A clever surgeon examin-
ed him with care, finding what he
considered the seat Of trouble. re-
moved a piece of the skull and
thus relieved the .deforming pres
sure The lad WAS restored to his
parents normal lovable chill.
The other case WAS that Of a sold
Ter, who after an injury in Skin
mish, developed propensity for
theft. An operation on the brain
cured him.-Ex.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
Save the Children

Ninety nine Of every one hundred iii
seases that children have are due Ia dis
orders ~ the stomach, and these disor.
ders are all caused 10y Indigestion X odol
Dyspepsi, Cure is just as good for chill.
dren rs it is adults Children thrive on
it. 1t keeps their little stomAchs sweet
aud encourages their growth and deyel-
opment. Mrs. Henry Carter, 100 Con.
trial St., Nashville, Tenn, says: my
little boy is now three years old and has
been suffering from Indigestion ever
since he was born. have the best doc.
tors in Nashville, but failed To do him
any good. After using one bottle OF
Kodol he is well baby. | recommend
it to all sufferers." Kodol digests what
you eat and makes the stomach sweet
Sold by X. r. Haynes.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
AS WE SEE OTHERS.

Plenty OF US do not recognize
that everything We do or say, oil
believe, has a certain influence on
other folks A young girl who sd
mires some older woman will oft.
en- make herself nice little car
bon copy, talking and thinking &C
cording to her ideal little child.
rem are usually what parents make
them.
As is the mother, so is the child
A baby brought up IN an atmos-
phere OF stunted mentality 10 SCI.
dom bright. The child who hears
some conversation is building up
in its wee infant brain the likes.
dislikes, PROJECTIONS or blemis hes
OF Whole life. All of US are in
huenced, all of US send out inhu-
ences. The woman who walks
down the street with her shirt
waist spick aud span, her hair
done neatly, her shoes clean and
polished and her belt oil tidy, like
is an influence for good.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
The Beers,

The treatment the Beers sTe 70
ceiylng at the lands Of Great Bri
tain is causing many thousands ot
them 10 leave Sou tn AiTicaanc
emigrate 10 America.
1t would be the best money
Kentucky ever spent Cor Critten-
den county either, for that mat
teri. to send an emigrsnt agent t.
Cape Of Gooi Hope ports aud in,
duce these sturdy sons Of the soil
to locate in our own fair State and
people our mountains and val
legs
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
Eat All You Want.

Persons troubled with indigestion OF
Dyspepsia can eat all they want II they
will take kodol Dyspepsia Cure Thi.
remedy prepares the stomach FOR tho re-
ception, retention, digestion and assimi
lation Of all OF the wholesome food that
may be eaten, and enables tho digestive
organs to transform the same into the
kind OF blood that gives health and
strength. Sold by X. +. Haynes
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
BIC POULTRY PRIZES.
Thousand Dollars ia Cash will DO
Distributed at the State Far

The poultry aud Belgian hares,
and pidgeon shows at the Ken
lucky State Fair at Greensboro,
the week of September 2lst, will
will be the largest ever held south
of the Ohio river. Mr.. John Ii
Good is Superintendent OF the
Poultry Department, and Mr. {.
Stanley Sale of the Pigeon De
partment. The services Of Mr..
Theodore Howes, Of indianapolis,
Ind, have been secured AS Judge
of the Poultry Department He is
an expert Judge of standard bred
poultry. The total amount Of pre-
miums for the Department is 81
900, as follows:
Breeding pen, LIST s., "a 81
Single birds. lst 81; "a 81
Brooding pens must be made in
separate entry. There will he a
special building for poultry. pige.
one and Belgian hares All bree-
ders should make All effort TO OK.
hibit their birds aud hares, as it
will be both an honor and al adj
vertisement TO win in such compe-
tition.
Mr. Sale has arranged for 4 pig
con show that is attracting nation.
al interest.
Remember that q dozen Of the
very finest amusement attractions
have been secured foi the State
Fair. and that they are free to all
who enter the gates Of the Fair
Grounds.
For all information and for cat.
alogues, entry blanks, etc address
Secretary l. b. shropshire, root
p Board OF Trade Building, Lou
isville, Ky.
Ky State Fair Association.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-27
S5I.75
To San Francisco or Los Angeles
Cal, and Return
Via Illinois Central Railroad .nd Connection

Dates Of sale Aug. ! to IA. Return
limit Oct. 10, 1903. Liberal stop over
privileges. For full information call on
or address
l.. JOHNSON. AIT.