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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
TWO BURNED TO DEATH
John Wait and a Boy, Both Colored.
Met Death Near England.

England, Dec. 3.-John Wait, aged
80, and an orphan boy, aged 8, both
colored, were burned to death on the
Eagle farm, about two miles north of
England, while John Walker and fami-
ly, with whom they were living, were
in England attending show.
A man named Hughes was attracted
by the gunshot, apparently fired by oc-
cupants of the home, when they were
awakened and found escape shut off.
When Hughes reached the scene of
the fire one wall had fallen in. He re-
moved the boys body from the fire.
but he was dead and much disfigured.
Waits body was found later and it
was burned to crisp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
NEW EXPRESS AGEN 7
w. w. DoTY SUCCEEDS C. E. MAN
AN AT LOCAL OFFICE OF TIE
PACIFIC.
Route Agent Marshall Says Kicks
Largely Due to Incompetent
Agents and Were Just.
STRIKE ALSO RESPONSIBLE
STRIKE ALSO RESPONSIBLE

Mr. G.. H, Marshall route agent for
the Pacific Express company, is in the
city today checking up the accounts Of
c. E. Manan. formerly agent at this
place, who rendered his resignation
yesterday. Mr.. Marshall says that the
troubles of his company at the local
Office have been many and varied dur
ing the past three months, nct the least
of the troubles being incompetent
agents Two men have been tried in
less than three weeks and both have
proven failures Mr.. Marshall recog-
nizes the business of the complaints
made by local citizens through the
columns af the Graphic, and has al
ready taken radical steps to remedy
the state of affairs. Mr.. w. w. Doty,
formerly cashier of the local office, is
made agent and Mr.. T. A. CAN'T, form
erly route agent and accountant is
made cashier. Both are men of expert
ence in their lines of work and are al
ready improving the service. Mr.. Mar
shall has also hired an additional driv-
er and an extra porter. He says the
parcels coming intc the local office
will be handled promptly and all GUS
toners treated courteously or further
changes will be made. The recent
strike among eXpressmen is named as
the principal cause Of the trouble, but
the disconrteous treatment of the
agents toward patrons and improper
handling of consignments is also recog-
aizcd as having much to de- with the
many complaints that have been lodged
against the local Office,
Both M. Doty and M Can't promise
q speedy change in the manner of
handling tie business of the company
and ask the patience Of tie public for
only a few days longer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
WAGES OF ARKANSAS MINERS
Report That They Will Be Reduced
Not Yet Confirmed.

indianapolis, Dec. 3.-Vice President
Thomas Lewis of the United Mine
Workers said concerning Chicago re-
port that a wholesale reduction Of mi
ners' wages was contemplated in Hi.
nois, Arkansas, Ohio and western
Pennsylvania, that he had heard moth
ing of it.
when we meet the operators in
joint conference he said, eve expect
that the representatives of organiza-
tion will be able to meet every argu-
ment advanced by the operators at that
time. am not looking for any trouble
and in my opinion the operators will
hesitate before they attempt to force
any drastic measures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
IN FITTING ARMORY.
Money Paid by Government to Fem
c;bles Will Be Used.

About 5000 in money was distributed
among the Jefferson Fencibles last
night as their part of the $4,000 sent
by the government to pay the state
guard for services at the state encamp-
ment in Hot Springs last September.
The money received from the govern
ment will materially assist the Fenci-
bles in fitting up their armory and
making some necessary improvements.
On account of the late arrival of the
winter uniforms, there will be no more
meetings of the company until after
the holidays. -.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
PLU M MER'S PLATFORM.
"Windy' Announces for the LegisIa-
ture and Stands on Graft.

Mr.. II. c. Plummer, better known as
'Windy' Plummer. is candidate for
representative from jefferson county
to the house of representatives of the
Arkansas legislature, and his plat
form is one which can not fail to ex-
cite some interest. He says his plat
form is graft and he claims to be as
proficient in the art of graft" as any
of the other candidates. He says he
wants the salary Of the office and that
he will "divy up the graft" among
those wha vote for him
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
Too Free With His Gun,

G. A. Ridgeway was bound over by
Squire c. w. Martin yesterday to await
the action of the grand jury at the
February, 1904, term on a charge Of
assault with intent to kill one Void
ron, who was engaged in inspecting a
pile of slaves in front of the store OF
the Dumas Mercantile company Mon
day. 1t is alleged that Ridgeway drew
shotgun on the man and drove him
from his work.-Dumas News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
COMPRESS PLANTS
Big Concerns Considering Project Of
Consolidation


Consolio alton.
Boston. Dec 3.-Plans are under
cons sideration by officials of the Plan
telB' Compress and American Cotton
companies, both operating round bale
presses in Memphis, Vicksburg, Louis
lana, Texas and other cotton centers,
looking to 4 consolidation of the two
concerns
Some hitch is reported, owing to the
difficulty in reaching terms satisfac-
tory to all interests. The Planters
Compress lost $4,000 as result of
last years business, whereas it was
expected earlier in the year to how a
profit Of between 5000, 900 and $780, 900.
It baled about 500, 900 bales. So far
this year it has baled 221 900 bales, but
is making no estimates of profits. The
American Cotton company operated
with practically similar results.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
BRILLIANT SOCIETY EVENTS

The wedding Of Mr. Arthur w Mills
IF this city and Miss Katie Mae Pickens
Of Walnut Lake was solemni2ed last
night at o'clock at the homo Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Pickens. Only the Immediate relatives
and friends OF the couple Witnessed the
ceremony, as no cards had been is
sued The prominence of the contract
ing parties makes this wedding one of
tne society events Of the season.
The beautiful country home Il Mr..
and Mrs. Picl<ens was tastefully decor
ated with smilaX, holly and mistletoe
In the parlOr where the ceremony was
themusm and roses was built before
which the young people stood as the
words We're said which made them
husband and wife
At the appointed hour Mendelssohns
wedding march was played by Miss
Matte Cox On the piano and Miss Ollie
Cox On the violin. Little Misses Ruth
Scales Of Pine Bluff and Bertha Perry
of Tillar entered first bearing white
ribbons with which they formed an
aisle from the center door TO the altar
Miss n Nettie Holmes of Little Rock and
Mr.. Burt Pickens, father of the bride
entered next followed by Miss Bessie
Highley of Memphis, the maid of hon
Or Miss Belle Bowles, the flower girl
then entered, scattering flowers The
| bride becomingly goWned in an eX-
quisito creation Of crepe de chine aud
carrying . bouquet Of brides roses or
tered alone. She was met at the altar
by The groom and Fey. John r Carr of
Pine Bluff, the oAiciating clergyman.
entering from the left. Tho Episcopal
form OF ceremony was used.
A!tcr tba wedding the a4sembed
guests We're invited TO an elaborate
wedding supper and all made merry ln-
til time for the midnight train which
was to carry Mr.. and Mrs. Mills on
their wedding trip. Followed by the
congratulations of the entire party and
amid a shower Of rice they left at mid
night for New Orleans. after visiting
the Louisiana city they will g. west to
San Francisco, returning before Christ
mas to make this city their future
! home.
Mr.. A. w. Mills has lived in Pine
Bluff all his life and is well known
to all as a young business man of fine
ability.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. A. Pickens of Walnut Lake
and is most charming young lady
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
l with ferns, reses. laiz,lesoo. holly

al with ferns. PESOS. rniztlesoe. holly
and bamboo.
The bride were a Whitc-erepr T.
ebin#=uNer White silk. with pearl tr,W=
niuas and diamond onamyats.
The maids of honor all wdt. white
mulie @Jumes and carried PINK aaH
White roses. Tho matrou 81 Hea#.
wore a aearoam green cfepe do eam=
dress. an1 carried pink aad Wftse
Teses.
The wedding was followed With
an elegant reception at the home Of
tie brides parents. The recoiyi9@
line was composed of the bride and
groom Mrs. L. NJ MeGit of Camden.
j. +. iiampton Mrs r. G. Br MI. Chas.
W. Gates. Of st Louis, and Mr.. and
MIS-. S. W. Brown of Ruston, La Mrs
J. E. Hampton presided at the punch
bowl. The young couple viii take a
bridal trip to New Orleans and other
points of interest in the south.
The bride is the daughter of Judge
J. +. Hampton. state railroad cOmmS-
siener, and Il prominent barker at
Fordyce, and she is one of the most
popular young ladies in the state
The groom is a highly respected and
prominent young business man at
junction City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
JOHN STOKES HANGS.

The jury in the trial Of John Stokes,
charged with the killing of Coon Scott,
brought in the following verdict this
afternoon:
"We, the jury find the defendant
guilty Of murder in the first Degree"
The verdict was returned after the
Graphic had been put to press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03

Mrs. Joe Berger, nee Blass, who has
been visiting her parents at Little
Rock, stopped eff at Pine Bluff to visit
her sister, Mrs. j. B. Simon, while en-
route to her home at Jonesboro.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03

John Williams, negro, got drunk
last night and raised disturbance
among the negroes in the east end. He
was arrested on the charge Of carry
ing a pistol as a weapon and locked
up in the county Jail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03

Mrs. Frank Ussery of Pastoria is Wis
ltlng her mother. Mrs. Sarah Hardin
and sister Miss Maggie Hardin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
L COLOMBIA COLONY OF \.
Principal Signer Talks.

Commenting on the foregoing ap-
peal, Senior P. NalenZuela, enc OF the
principal signers and representative
Colombian Of the best type, who is on
his way to Bogota, the capital Of the
Colombian republic, was sanguine III
his expressian of hope that the present
situation in Colombia would become
more fully known to the American peo-
pie, in which event, hebeleves, that a
different solution, and one more agree
able to the honor of Colombia would be
reached. That this would be gained
under the Roosevelt administration,
heweVer, does not appear to him prob
able
Americans Badly Informed.
In this whole deplorable NATTER
said Senor Valenzuela, sit is unfortun-
ate that the American people are so
badly informed as to many of the vital
aspects of the case. Thus it is believed
by the countrymen that outside OF the
department Of Panama, Colombia has
very little interest in the completion cf
the transisthmian canal Nothing could
be further from the real truth. For
years Colombia, without regard to To-
cal interests or prejudices, has desired
and labored with all the zeal at is
q II hO Il
ma canal.
National pride desires it and the
commercial interests of the republic
have ever made this great work a mat
ter Of foremost importance that no
nation could appreciate more fully
than our own. But we have been han
dicapped from the start by the insin-
cerity and bad faith of the French ca
nal company to whose intrigues is fin
ally due the critical situation that ex-
lists today; a situation that not only
ieopardizes the friendly relations that
have always existed between the Unit
ed States and Colombia, hut between
the United States and tie whole oG
Latin America. There is nothing more
certain than this, that in the aid giTen
BY the United States to the Panama
sscessionists, every republic south OF
the Rio Grande will see d menace 10 lis
future independence and thus the Unit
ed States, by following the lead of it's
lmpefialistic president, will nally be
confronted by a great united continent
OF republics, bound together and arm
ed, for the one purpose Of resisting
American aggression. This, with pos
sible help to be gained from some of
the great European powers, might pre-
clpitate war far more difficult for the
United States to meet successfully
than pitiful struggle with a single re-
public like Colombia, weakened and
impoverished by its own internal trou-
bles.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
MESSAGES FROM PANAMA.
Te'Ii6g Of the Unarira ous Ratification
OF the Treaty.

ashin@ton. Dee. 3-'TWo teIcgfams,
ono fHom the junta and the :f6er from
t4a juiniater of foreign affairs for the
tep"9Ir Of Panama, Announcing the
ai=s154al Of the IIay-Buncau Narilla
t1ga'7 were received by Minister Var
jlla vesf orday. They arc as follows:
"H4a4ma, Dec. AT 1920 a III. the
il'.ata#aas finished the examination and
2pproyed and signed the canal treaty"
(Signed "EspielIa,
Minister Of Foreign Rclations'' y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
(Signed)
A. Arrange,
"T homas Araias,
M. EpinsOa,

"Members Of the Junta.'
Minister Buneau Varilla will com
municate the news received by him to
Secretary Hay The treaty, as approx
ed and signed by the Panama junta,
will be promptly returned to Minister
Buneau Varilla at Washington. To
insure its safe and prompt transmits
sion, without interference by officials
anywhere, the treaty will be entrusted
to Consul General Gudger at Panama,
who will forward it to Washington in
the American diplomatic mail pouch
Instructions to this effect already have
been sent to Mr.. Gudger by Secretary
Hay. This courtesy was extended at
the request Of Minister Buneau Va
rilla.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
Minister of Foreign Relations.

Panama, Dec. 2.-We are happy to
communicate to your eXcellency that
we have just ratified the Hay -Buneau
Varllla treay without notification and
unanimously. This official act has
been received with unanimous appro-
baton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03

E. P. Ladd Of Ladd is in the city
TODAY r. ..rvss- rsv. a a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03
example of reDublican-

tfanscendent example of republican,
ism.
We appeal to ycu as the most senu-
Inc representative of American patriot
ism, and through yCu to the people Of
this nation. which We still continue to
regard as the elder sister of Colombia
and her natural protector
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-12-03

Report Puts Crop Under
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
THOMPSON,

Miss Ella Gary is the guest of
Mrs. E. f. Elliott.
Mrs. j. 7. Cogswell returned
from Centralia Tuesday.
Mrs. r. p. Tinsley was recent
guest of her daughter in Mexico.
G. E. Meffert was here from
Centralia Sunday.
Miss Sadie O'Brien of Skinner
spent Saturday and Sunday here
with Miss Julia Callaghan.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Steve Pulls, 3 miles northwest of
h pc, died Monday and was buried
at New Hope Tuesday eve. The
bereaved ones have the sympathy
of the community in their afflic-
ton.
Mrs. NJ. F. jackson of Mexico
spent Sunday with Mrs. G.. E.
Sims.
j. Torreyson of Laddonia was
here Wednesday.
Jas. Surber and r. SimcOe went
to st. Louis with 2 carloads of
stock Monday
R. H. Brown was in Mexico
Tuesday.
Mrs. w. E. Cant returned from
Ceutralia Saturday and is conval-
escent.
Miss Martha Pool returned to
Mexico Tuesday m orning to re-
sumo school duties.
Miss FOnnie Jesse spent a few
days at home from Hardin College
last week.
Mayme Sullivan returned from
Mexico Sunday eve.
P. q. Rupp was here from St.
Louis to day.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
EAST LINN

Irving Matthews is building a
new barn. Fred Isgreg is helping
to do the work.
Pearl Freyer is spending a few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Fred
Jungerman. Ben Kimno is build
ing an addition to his house.
Ed Erb sold 200 bu. of corn to
Joe Fennewald.
Mrs. Helen Schneider returned
home from Benton City to remain
till after the holidays.
Henry Buscher returned home
from Iowa to spend Christmas
with home folks.
Ed Erb has rented A. j. Coles
farm for next year at 1926 an
acre.
Jim Burston sold part Of his
corn to Jim Scott at 20 cents a
bushel.
Mrs. BurstOn has built an addi-
ton to her barn and made other
improvements on her farm.
Born, to Mr.. aud Mrs. Junger-
man, daughter. Mrs. JuDgerman
was formerly Miss Grace Freyer
aud once lived in East Linn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Order of Publication.
In Vacation.

state OF Missouri In tho Circuit Court
County Of Audrain January term, 1904
Nettie Anderson Plaintiff,
Wilmer Anderson, Defendant.
And now at this day November card,
1908, 1t appearing to the clerk Of the Au-
drain county Circuit Court that heretos
fore to-wit, on the 5th day Of September,
1908, Plaintiff by her attorney filed with
said clerk in vacation her petition duly
verified by affidavit, and whereas IL now
appearing to the clerk, that among other
things plaintiff alleges that the defendant
Wilmer Anderson is non resident Of the
State OF Missouri, so that the ordinary
process OF law cannot be served upon
him.
1t is now therefore ordered by the
clerk of this court In vacation, that pub,
LEGATION be made notifying said defendant
Wilmer Anderson that suit has been
commenced against him In the circuit
Court OF Audrain county Missouri, the
object and general nature Of which is to
obtain decree Of divorce from said de-
fendant,-now therefore you said Wilmer
Anderson are hereby notified OF the filing
Of this suit, and unless you be and appear
at the next regular term OF this court to
be begun and held at the Court House in
Mexico, Audrain county, Missouri, on the
3rd Monday in January, 1904, and on or
before the first day thereof, answer or
otherwise plead to plaintiffs petition the
same will be taken as confessed and
judgment rendered according to the
prayer of the petition.
And 1t is further ordered by the clerk
that copy hereof be published in the
Mexico Missouri Message,a weekly news
paper published In Audraln county, Mis-
souri,, for four weeks successfully the
last insertion to be at least fifteen days
before the first day OF tho next term of
this Court.
State OF Missouri s.
County of Audrain
1, w. II. Morris, clerk Of the
circuit court Of Audrain county, Mis-
sour, do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is full and truecOpy Of the
order Of publication in the above cause
as fully as the same appears Of
record In my Office.
tSEABl Witness my hand and official
seal, Done at Office in Mexico, Audrain
county, Missouri, this November 23rd,
1908
w. II. MORRIS, Circuit Clerk.
f. X. Jesse, Atty for Plaintiff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
SKINNER.

The rafting of wagons are
heard from early till late each day.
With a fair week all the corn in
this community will be harvested
this week
w. NJ. Sharp aud Frank Ehret
each were on the st, Louis market
the past week and bought 20 head
each of Pale Angus yearlng steers.
Price paid laid down here SO. 40
per hundred.
I. j. Gatewood shipped Il load
of fat cattle the first of the week
to st. Louis.
Gatewood school will close for
the holidays.
Mrs. Belle Moore and family
moved to Mexico last week. Sorry
to lose such good people from our
midst and commend them to the
people of Mexico.
Crockett Harrison's family NOV
ed to the place of Mrs. w. c.
Moore week before last, We well
come them to our midst.
Mrs. Stewrt of Kansas City is
here the guest of VIM. II. DeJar-
nett and family and II. G. Spur
ling and family.
a large crowd attended the I'm
ion Thanksgiving services at Long
Branch conducted by Rev. Low of
the Christian church.
Several from this neighborhood
attended the turkey dinner given
at Tom Powell's, near Cant, his
birthday, Monday, Dec. /. They
were w. A. Powell and family
and F. l.. Bruce and family.
j. w. Holloway and wife en-
joyed entertaining one of his sis
ters from Moberly few days re-
Gently.
Lakenan & Barnes will begin
feeding $50 more cattle on their
place just west Of here. This makes
about 300 head they are feeding
there now.
A. J Winscott was in our
midst last week representing the
Manhattan Life Insurance Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

last SUNDAY n uruing. As airs
Jennings aud daughter, Miss Flor
enee. aud Mrs Chas. Jennings
were driving past the Baptist
church the horse Ian old family
one) became frightened at the
ring ing of the bell and ran away.
AS they neared the bridge west Of
the school louise it seems that one
side of the buggy missed the bridge
and fell into branch or ditch,
pulling horse on top Of buggy aud
the three ladies, killing Miss Jen-
nings and very seriously injuring
Mns. Chas. Jennings. The other
lady escaped unhurt.
The infant baby boy of MIR. aud
Mrs. s. NJ. Pulls, two miles north
Of Thorn pson, died Monday night
and will be buried Tuesday at New
Hope church.
Fine weather for taking care of
the corn crop, and the farmers are
very busy.
The schoOlma am in the SKULL
Lick district resigned aud Mr.. Ka-
natzar was hired to finish same.
Prof. Muir's sale to day.
Mr.. Wilmott in gathering his
corn, west of Thompson, near the
Sansbury farm, found a great
quantity of his corn out near the
middle of the field had been gath
cred aud carried off.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Cupld's Captures

Miss Rose McDonough of this
city and Mr.. John Williams of st.
Louis were united in marriage
here last Sunday evening, Rev.
John Anderson officiating.
Miss Blanche Collins of,this city
is to be married next Thursday at
the home of her uncle, DR., NJ. E.
Crawford, in Mexico, to Mr. james
F. Groves of Kansas City. A
splendid young couple, and here's
our hearty congratulations prof
fered in advance.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Order of Publication
In Vacation.

STATE OF MISSOURI In the Circuit Court.
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN January Term, 1901.
p. e. Locke and }. R. browning,
Plaintiffs,
The Unknown Heirs OF George w. More
head, deceased, and Mollie V. Tansey,
Defendants.
Now on this day December 9th, -l903a
come plaintiffs by their Attorney and
file petition, duly verified by affidavit of
plaintiff Browning, with the Clerk Of this
Court, in vacation, wherein among other
things it is alleged that plaintiffs hold
the title 10 the following described real
estate situated in Audrain county, Mis-
souri,, to-wit; The northwest one fourth
IA Of the northeast one fourth 40 Of
section thirty one C3l) of township fifty
three tJ3l north Of range nine 90 west Of
the 5th PM and that the same has
vested in them and those under whom
they claim by limitation under section
42Gs Of chap, As OF revised statutes OF Mis-
souri, OF 1859; that they and those under
whom they claim title to said land have
been in the actual, open, notorious, law-
full and continuous possession thereof
since 1854, and during all Of which time
have paid thetaxes theieon; that said
George W. Morehead, deceased, departed
this life about the day OF --, 1887.
and they verify believe there are persons
interested in the subject matter Of this
petition as heirs OF the said George w.
MOrehead. deceased, but whose names
they cannot insert herein because they
are unknown TO them that the interests
Of said unknown parties, and how de-
rived, so far as plaintiffs knowledge ex-
tends, is simply as heirs Of said George
w. Morehead, deceased, and plaintiffs
have 40 further knowledge as 70 she
Interests Of said unknown parties.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Aaaaa....AI-...aa1A
NEIGHBoRH00D NEWS
49, ~
WORCESTER.

Mr. and Mrs. E. l.. Crawford
acknowledge the receipt of new
girl.
While hauling lumber Albert
SCHNEIDER met with serious acct
dent. He fell from a wagon and
two wheels passed over his chest.
He is in a very critical condition.
One of our young men rang up
his best girl the other day. The in
strtment was somewhat dim but
thinking that he recognized her
voice told her what was utmost in
his heart; ii wasn't till then that
he discovered who he was talking
to. It is said be forgot TO ring off.
Boyd Morthland is able to be
up.
Joe Wilkerson left here Tuesday
for Saliue county
The Worcester Hunting club
was organized Saturday night with