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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28

A bill introduced in TIE Legislature
has stirred up considerable
CONNIE ion among the fishermen on
tie Arkansas and otner streams Of
the state The United States laws
regulating Tie fishing business in nav
isaDIe streams, provide that the
mesnes of net must not be smaller
lhan TWO and one-half inches in diam
ctr. 3e bill introduced in the Ar
ks,li,;is Il legislature provides that the
meshes must not be smaller than four
inches in diameter in the nets used in
Arkansas streams. The intention Of
the bill is to protect the game fish
by prohibiting the netting of fish
small enough to pass through a four
.neh mesh. The fishermen say that
the law would be all right if it would
accomplish the purpose intended,
which it will not do, but they claim
that it will work to the contrary. They
say that a four-inch mesh will allow
most of the gar and German carp to
pass through, and the result will be
that the rivers will soon become heavi-
ly stocked with the two kinds named,
and as the gar and German carp are
the most destructive agencies of game
fish, the fishermen ;laim that the
streams will soon be filled with gar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28

Der is composed of one or more fig
ures. For example, if house is
number 1115, the cost Of numbering
will be so cents, and no residence has
more than one number, hence will cost
only 50 cents to number it. Some bust
ness houses have more than one num-
Der, that is, store may be 201 and
2O3 on some certain street. 1t will
cost $1OO to number that store. Only
few of the houses have more than one
number.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
Retail Grocers Meet.

The retail grocers association held
a meeting last night at Secretary
S. G.. Seabrook S Office and delegates
reported back from the Little Rock
state meeting The state meeting was
an Interesting one and the delegates
repprt that they were royalty enter
tanned by the citizens of Little Rock.
The next meeting will be in Pine
Bluff in January, 1904.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.
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Citizens Of Rogers have received a
telegram telling of millions of dollars
which they are to get Unfortunately
there is no doubt as getting the money
News received at Morrilton of the
horrible death of Captain Speer, former
ly of that place.
Carl Gray, young school teacher,
arraigned on charge of forgery at
Clark5Ville
Deserter from Fort Logan II. Roots
arrested at Clarksville.
Actual construction work on Mem
phis, Helena and Louisiana railroad
will begin this week.
Tom Coleman, negro, shot and
killed Jesse Simpson, another negro,
on the Eagle place, near England.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
Firemen's Ball.

The Firemen's ball last night was
one of unusual pleasure to those pres
ent and was in every way a success.
The crowd gathered early and remain
ed late, and all seemed to enjoy them
selves A large number of visitors
from out of the city were present
to participate in the pleasures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
LAUNCHING HANNA BOOM
Alabama Republicans Favor Rescind-
ing Roosevelt Endorsement.

my hOOScVcit EHuOFoeneht.
birmingham, Ala, Jan. 2S There is
still much discussion in Republican
circles with regard to calling the Re
publican state convention in session
again and resembling its action of
last September in indorsing Roose-
volt. Former Assistant District At
torney Julius w. Davidson, of this
city, who was chairman Of the conven-
ton, says that if State Chairman w.
|. Wcllman calls the executive com
mittcc together he (Davidson) will is
sue call for the convention and the
war on Roosevelt will be begun in ear
nest. At present antiadministratiOn
leaders who are in the ma jorty, are
simply waiting for Mark Hanna to in
innate that he will be in the race for
president in order to act with regard
to endorsing him. Davidson says that
he feels sure that 95 per cent would
be for Hanna if the latter would give
the slightest assurance of entering the
contest for nomination Davidson and
other Republican leaders are very sore
at the president because his warfare
on the lilly white" Republican party,
and on account Of his prO-negro policy
in the south. They only need LITTLE
encouragement from Senator Hanna
to open bitter fight on the president
and turn the AaSabama delegation
from Roosevelt to Hanna.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
Fist EiQht.

A fist fight occurred between man
named Robinson, who works at
Toney's transfer stables, and a man
named Simpson, who is employed at
Lloyds store. What the trouble was
about could not be learned. 1t seems
that Simpson rather got the best OF
the SCRAP"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
ONLY THREE TIMES
Do Insurance Men Want Arkansas in
Antitrust Bill.

w. q. Tankersley is in Little Rock
today in the interest Of the insurance
agents, who are trying to get the word
Arkansas" inserted only three times
in the Antitrust Bill If they sue
ceed, it will so change the bill that it
will not drive the insurance companies
out of the state
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28
SOUVENIR DOLLARS ARE COINED
Balance of Issue to Be Sent to ST..
Louis at Once

The treasury department has been
advised that the Philadelphia mint
has coined the balance OF the souvenir
gold coins
The director of the mint has order
ed that they be sent Immediately to-
the st. Louis subtreasury to be deliver
ed to President Francis. The bond for
these coins has been field with the
treasury department and formally ap-'
proved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-28

Mrs. B. F. Mckenzie was in the
city tcslay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
CURED BY RADIUM.

New York, Dec 3O.--Radium is re- ported to have removed cancer which had spread over the entire right cheek of William Hoffman, 62 years. old, of Newark, N. +. When he came here for treatment several specialists ex- pressed the belief that the growth could be removed only by cutting away nearly all the flesh on one side of his head
 Hoffman's nephew, physician, pro- cured q tube containing a tiny portion of radium and experim mented by placing it i'll the patients mouth. He reports that Hoffman complained of burning sensation ill the cheek, which became uncomfortable after about forty minutes. The swelling began to go down inn mediately. and after treating for few days the growth began to disappear. A stronger tube was procured from Paris and at the end of six weeks the cancer is said to have entirely disap- peared, leaving the cheek in it's normal state, -.-N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
PLANNING REVOLUTION.

Political Enemies of, President Bonila
 of Spanish Honduras.
 New York, Dec 30.-Political' enemies of President Manuel Bonila of Spanish Honduras are planning revolution to overthL2w the present administration in that republic, according to advices received here from Puerto Cortez, says a Times dispatch from New Orleans. The situation is asserted to be so seri- ous that trouble is momentarily expect ed.
 \. On account of political break with President Bonilla, General Davilla, vice-president and acting minister of Justice. and General Guitterez, another member of Bonilla's cabinet, with headquarters at Tegucigalpa. the Hon duran capital, have handed in their resfgnations, which were accepted. Generals Davilla and Guitterez were prominent during the late revolution conducted by President Bonilla and an, American soldier for fortune from Louisiana.
 Generals Davilla and Guitterez charge President Bonilla with favor ing men who opposed the riot revolu. ton. They say he has dismissed his old followers to make room for his ex- enemies. Rumors are in circulation to the effect that plans are forming for the importation of arms to back up . movement against the government. The .ex-cabinet officers are said Co be popular among the inhabitants Ga tae S,1%n ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ROBBED OF $500.
Adams Express Agent Was
 Brutally Assaulted.
FOUND ON ROAD UNCONSCIOUS

Suspicion Points to Two Strangers
 Who Fingered About the Office Last
 EveMng-aad Orders Recently Not
 to Leave Much Money in Safe, and
 That is How He Came to Have So
 Large Sum With Him.
 Rockville, Dec 3O.-William H. Bowling, local agent of the Adams Elk press Go, was robbed and brutally as. saulted by two men early to-day, while on his way from his residence to his office. Between $4OO and $500 was taken from him. Bowling was found later lying by the side of the road un- conscious. He had several wounds on the head and many bruises on his body.
 Mir Bowling, who lives on Cliff street. left his home about 5:3O, and while walking down North Broad street met two strangers. He was stepping to one side to let them pass when he received blow on the head which cut a deep gash extending all most the entire length of his forehead. Before he could recover from the stun
  hit and stretched unconscious on the snow. Afterwards his assailants must have kicked him most unmercifully. as his entire body is covered with bruises.
 When found about 6:3O he was lying face downward in the snow, while pa rpers which had been taken from his pockets were strewn about the ground in the immediate vicinity. He was l-T- l1Y- 4x l. fl. nY1 medical aid summoned, but for an hour longer he remained unconscious.
 It is thought that the appearance of two strangers at the Adams Express Co.'S office here last night may have had some connection with the robbery. The two men called for bundle from Worcester, Mass. and delayed in the office quite a while. MT Bowling. how ever. thought nothing of the circunl- stance, as the weather was cold and he supposed that the men wished to get warmed up. before venturing out. Just be4nre the Christmas holidays Mir Bowling received orders not to leave much money in the safe: he has therefore been taking the cash home with, him at night and bringing il back to the office in the morning, This morning he had with him between $40C and $500, which was taken by the rob bers.
 MT Bowling is about 40 years of age and married Although his injuries are serious. it is expected that he will recover After regaining consciousness 1t was necessary to put him under the influence Of morphine to alleviate the l sufferings brought on from Kick il the stomach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
DEAD IN BATH RUOM.
Occupants of Donahue Block
 Aroused By Smell of Gas.

A Search Located the Escaping Odor
 From Bath Room--On Forcing the
 Door Charles Jessell Was Found h.
 side Dead.
 Residents of North square were pained to learn this morning that one of their old friends and neighbors, Charles Jessell, the well known tailor, had committed suicide in the bath room at his home in the Donahue block. About o'clock this morning occupants of the building were aroused by the smell of Illuminating gas, and after a search of some time located the source of the trouble in the water closet in the apartments occupied by MT Jessell and his family. On reach ing the door they found it locked, and in order to effect an entrance and find out what was the matter. the door was forced by Thomas Levick and others MT Jesse1l was sitting in the closet dead but thinking that physician might be needed Dr Lally was sum- moned and after looking the man over pronounced life extinct and notified Medical Examiner Crane, who made an inquiry into the facts and concluded that the old gentleman had committed suicide by attaching tube to the gas fixture so as to carry the gas to a point where he could inhale it conven- iently. MT Jessell was one of the best known German residents of Waterbury and had a wide circle of friends who will regret to hear of his untimely death,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
CONDITION UNDECIDED
There Is No War To-Day-To-Mor-
 row There May Be.

row There May Be.
 St Petersburg, Dec 30.-The for eign dispatches received here yester- day afternoon are reflected to-day in more pessimistic editorials. The No voc Vremya begins its leader with:
 There is no war to-day. To-mor- row there may be wal"
 The paper rather fatalistically di- rects attention to the fact that wars marked the opening of the seven teenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
 The Novoe Vremya nevertheless still professes faith in a peaceful set clement saying:
 'We believe Japan will not place Russia in position where to yield would appear to be a remuneration of the defense of her vital interests in the far east. Russia does not de sire war, but nobody in Russia will permit the Japanese or other friends to execute a diplomatic dance upon Russia's peaceful disposition. In firm consciousness of her power. Rus sia will await events"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
BURNED TO DEATH IN CLUB HOUSE.
CUT AT THE MANHATTAN.
Cost of Orchestra Seats Reduced from
 $2 to $1.5O.


 New York. Dec 3O.-Orchestra seats previously costing $2 will be reduced next Monday to $1.50 by the manage ment of the Manhattan theater. The cut has caused much excitement among Broadway theatrical managers, who have clung for several years to the higher price for orchestra seats. Just what effect it will have is problemati- cal, but several conferences have been held at which the situation was thor oughly discussed.
 In announcing the cut the proprietor of the Manhattan, who also is at the head of the independent syndicate, says he is satisfied that the public, rich as we'll as poor, believe $1.50 is enough and that several managers whom he has consulted are of the same opinion, but have hesttated at taking individual action, despite the great fall ing off in patronage during the present season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
SAILED FOR HONG KONG.

Victoria, B. C., Dec 3O.-No s8 com pany, Royal Garrison artillery, 113 strong, has sailed for Hong Kong on the steamer Empress of India being relieved by company from Halifax. The change is made in the regular schedule of garrison changes and has no bearing on the far eastern crisis. The company which came from Hali- fax came in box cars fitted with ham, mocks, instructions having been given to test that mode of travel. The men found the arrangements comfortable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
FTRE IN rTNFAfENr HOIJSTs

New York, Dec SO--Fire in an Allen street tenement house early to. said to be Of incenidary origin, je0pard- ized 300 lives, but caused slight dam age to property. One of the fenanfk upon arriving home found smoke its the hall and heard the cracking of flames in the cellar He saw nnnn crouching in the hallway and held him. later turning him over to tue police to whom he said he was Thomas Far rell. a former tenant. After the Ire Y quantity of tar oil was found near where the blaze had been started, sn6 in the pockets of the prisoner were found a piece of steel, matches and a candle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Accident to the Axec Emperor.

VIENNA, Dec. 30. - Reports which reached Vienna of an accident to Elm peror Francis Joseph by fall created much alarm. It appears that during his majesty's customary Christmas vis- it to his daughter, the Archduchess Ma ria valeria, at Wallse he was ascend ing stairway when his spurs became entangIed in the carpet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
BANK WILL RESUME

Danielson. Dec 30.-ReceiveF Yep< per and Examiner Barrows. the fed eral officials who have been exanail ing the accounts of the WindhaiM County National bank. have not vet finished their work. ana according t6 one of the bank directors the report of tlfe examination will not be ready before next week. A director said to-day that he expected the baniz would resume business about tlla middle of next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
EMPLoYEs LAID OFF.

Chicago, Dec 30.-On account of the closing of the Illinois Steel Cos mill at South Chicago, 500 employees of the Chicago, Lake Shore and Eastern rail- way, which is operated by the steel company, have been laid off, and 130 more discharged. Among the men dis charged were thirty of the oldest em- ployes of the company mostly engi- neers who had been employed by the road from fifteen to twenty years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
s1rUAT1oN Is UNBEARABLE E.

Berlin, Dec 30 7-The Lokal Anzeiger says that the Japanese government has informed the representatives of, the foreign powers at Tokio that the situa- ton at this moment is unbearable and Japan must strike if Russia does no-
 accept the proposition that Japan sub mitted, as Japan can no longer wait for a final decision. 5#4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
D1sposING or EXHIBITS.

St Louis, Dec 30.-1mmediately af ter the holidays a bill will be intro duced in congress giving permission to foreign gover&nents and other ex- hibitors at the J@B1isiana purchase eK- position to donate to religious, philo- sophical, educat tional, scientific or literary institutions, without paying duty, the exhibits brought by, them in bond
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Cht1aren Perash l,y Fire.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-Mrs. Michael Kondas of S159 Woodlawn avenue locked her two children-Barbara, four years old. and Mary, two years old-in the hoRse while she went to visit neighbor. During her absence the house caught fire, and both children perighed in the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Price of steel Unchanged.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec, 3O.-An in formal meeting of prominent steel shaft manufacturers of this territory was held here, when it was decided to make no change in selling prices. The discounts agreed upon are 57 per cent for car load lots and 52 per cent for less than car load lots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
PARRY's OPEN SPEECH.
He Advocates the Suppression of All
 Union Leaders.

St Louis, Dec 30.-In speech last night before representative citizens from every line Of trade and com merce in the city, David M. Parry of Indianapolis. Ind, president of the Citizens Industrial Association of America, spoke in favor Of suppres. sing union leaders.
 The meeting was held under the auspices of the Citizens Industrial Association of St Louis. which per. manently organized and adopted res olutions strongly disapproving of the closed shop" the eight hour law and the violence and intimidation of labor unionism. The resolution de, clares that the eight hour bill now pending i'll congress is q serious men ace 10 the business interests Of the country and opposes it's passage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
COPY OF TREATY

Pekin, Dec 30-The Chinese govern ment has promised United States Min ister Conger to soon forward Chtna's copy of the treaty to Washington for the exchange of notifications. 1t is ready, but to obtain the emperor's seal. After it is ratified the opening of Murk- den and SAntung to the commerce of the world can be pressed. Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
MRS sULLIvAN's FUNERAL

Chicago, Dec 3o.-After solemn re- qlliem high mass at the cathedral of the Holy Name, the body of Mrs Alexander Sullivan was to-day taken to Detroit. Mich, her old home, where the burial is to take place. Bishop Muldoon celebrated the requiem mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
HIGHLAND HorEr. BURNED.

Albuquerque, N. M, Dec 3O.-The Highland hotel, one of the finest win ter resorts in New Mexico, has been destroyed by fire. Several invalids had narrow escapes. Loss $60,000 with S25.O00 insurance The guests lost practically all their personal ef- fectS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

Winsted. Dec S0.--The seventy fifth anniversary of the North Con- gregational church of New Hartford was observed to-day with appropriS ate exercises During the morning there was a sermon by the Rev Sam. uel s. Martyr of HaydenviIle, Maxs, and an address by Judge Livingston w. Cleaveland of New Haven. S0rn0 historical papers were on the uros gram for the afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
DECISION GOES TO CARR.

New York, Dec 30-In the intercol- legiafe chess tournament the referee to-day announced his decision in one of the two games which were, submit ted to him for adiudication. Carr Of Harvard is declared winner in the game against Mowry of Princeton. The game yet to be decided is that be- tween BarshelI and Palmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ROW IN THE CABINET.
Hon A. c. Blair Is to Leave Sir Will
 fred Laurier.

St John, N. B.. Dec 3o.--It is an nounced that Hon A. c. Blair, for meriy minister of railways and ca nals in Sir Wilfred Laurier's cab fnet. will vacate his seat in parlia- nent as member for this city. It is understood that Mir Blair, who was liberal leader i'll this province, has re- signed because of disagreement with the premier over the Grand Trunk Pacific railway bill. Mir Blair. if is said, has been designated to in- spect the railway systems of the United, States with the view of lay ing the Information before national railroad commission to be appointed by the cabinet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
TO RELIEVE 4THE SCORPION

Washington, Dec 3o.-Cabling un- der date of to-day from Port of Spain to the navy, department, Admiral Lam- berton states that he has ordered the cruiser Detroit to San Domingo to re- lieve the Scorpion which was ordered there yesterday. -.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Death of wather Deabon

NEW YORK. Dec 30.-The Rev. Fla ther George Deshon, head of the Order of PauIist Fathers in New York, died early this morning at the priests house on Columbus avenue. Death was due to heart disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
GOING TO ROME.
Archbishop Farley to Take Part in Discussion of Important Questions.

Discussion of Important Questions.
 New York, Dec 30. Archbishop Farley of this city has received an in vitation to visit Rome to attend the celebration of the jubilee of the I'm macuIate Conception and probably will sail early next month.
 Three important church questions are likely to be brought to an issue while the archbishop is in Rome. They are the supposed need for for eign missionaries, especially for the Italians; selection of an auxiliary or cosdjutor bishop for this diocese, and the placing of the American church in direct communication with the vatican by establishing canon law here and removing the restrictions provided for this as missionary country:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
NEGROES ATTACK TRAIN.
We're psIveri Away. But Two IT.
 men were Injured.

Were psIver Away. But Two Trai
 men Were Injured.
 Chicago, Dec 30.-A dispatch fo q Inter-Ocean from New Orleans says
 In a fiercely fought battle betwe, railroad employees and negroes folio ing an attempt to hold up a f1eic train on the Southern Pacific raj two of the trainmen have been f wounded. The train was attack gang Of negro tramps, near M City, and captured after the crey been driven off- A body Of m employees gathered by the cond of the freight train opened fire the negroes, who were footing tha After an exchange of shots. which. Brakenen B. $. Cooper q c. Watcher were shot, the tramp driven off. Several were ca later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
"Ftehting Bob. sails For Manila.

HONOLULU. Dec. 30.-The vessels of the Asiatic squadron, under com- Inand of Rear Admiral Evans. which has been in this port for several days, have sailed for Manila via the island of Guam.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Fam,lr burned to Death.

BALL1NGER, Tex, Dec 3o-J. A. McBeth, his wife aud five-year-old daughter and his brother-in-law, Bert West, were burned to death here in a fire which destroyed the furniture store of J. A. Ostertag. The property loss is S25 O0N ''.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
STABBED BY, A CONTRACTOR

Dallas, Tex, Dec 3Q--W. H. Yoak- um of Oak Cliff, brother of President B. F. 1oakum of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad, was seriously stabbed yesterday by. J. NJ. Carter, a contractor ill the .latter's office. One cut is declared serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
FOR A LARGE STEAMER.

London. Dec 3O.--It is reported that the White Star line has ordered a steamer 755 feet in length, or 30 feet longer than the Baltic. the largest ship in the world The construction of the vessel, it is added. will begin inmedi- ately at Belfast, Ire.