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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24

until seven hundred and fifty dollars
was on the shelf under the smoky
lamp.
There" he said, lis all could get
seven hundred and fifty"
It'll take one hundred and fifty
more"
Cant do it-this is all could get
"Then there'll be trouble"
The Snowman walked back and
forth in the narrow space, evidently
much perturbed Harris was half
afraid he had made a mistake and
was about to weaken when the
stranger turned.
Say" he pleaded, Il am telling you
the truth. l brought you out here to
get you away from the toughs. If |
had paid you at the grounds you
would have been robbed before you
reached town. | have in my pocket
one hundred dollars more-of my own
money-and ii you will give me re-
ceipt in full it's all yours-but no
more"
IL uO IL, dIlIOuuCGu nd lis Will
out taking time to parley.
In minute more the roll of bills
was in his pocket and he had scraWled
his name at the end of a receipt. The
door opened and he stepped out into
the darkness.
Goodbye" called the Snowman,
you're the only one who ever got
I, 4 +r>J
shoWs-be careful of it now"
Harris had been dropped half a
mile below the station on the prairie.
His course lay along the tracks and
he noted with misgiying that there
were excellent hiding places for thugs
in the clumps Of sunhowers he must
I pass.
Clutching the roll, he set out Oh a
| run, keeping sharp lookout.
Some dark forms moved just ahead
1t came to him that this was part of
the plan-to get his receipt and then
rob him of the money. How could he
prove himself innocent?
He hesitated a moment, wondering
| what to do.
Suddenly there was sharp report
! from the direction of the tents.
Against the darkness of the prairie
sky shot up fierce flame and the
cries of the people mingled with the
roar of the wild animals in the cages.
The big tent was on fire.
Flashing through his mind came the
thought, THE boys did not wait for
met"
By the light Of the fire he saw that
he was close to culvert under the
tracks. Ahead were the men he
feared, looking intently at the distant
spectacle.
Crouching low in the grass be crept
into the dark tunnel and pushed his
way along the fifty,to opening.
When he came out On the other side it
was an easy thing to keep in the ditch
close to the embanllment and hurry
toward town. At the first house, he
left the railway and circling barn
and garden. was soon safe on the set
tied streets. Far down the tracks four
men were angrily searching the sun.
| flower clumps for the victim they had
expected.
On the main street were waiting his
friends-and Squire Mangold.
Il thought you had attacked the
tent, boys" Harris exclaimed in sur.
prise.
No" was the reply, "a gasoline
torch exploded and burned little can
vas-didn't do much damage"
Get my money, Charlie? asked
the settler when he could take Harris
aside.
Yes, all but fifty-sorry to miss
that
well, didn't expect any" grateful
ly declared the old man. Keep it for
me, Charlie. and put it back in the
bank. And, say, the next time l want
| it make me tell what it's for before
you pay it over. The American Boy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24
TELL TALES AT scroo
How Family Skeleton BEGAN. y
IL Iaaal.-u

to Ta.ehar
eyes" said the mink choor.,
ma am, you'd be siirnrieoa 49,.
ray of family skeletons tro+.Ss'
the teachers inspectioa bv ~ wy
of every primary school An =
and tribulations OF a fas,i,r o Wy w
cd +, 49,. .t - 'M
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24
Stirring Appeal for Votes.

c. NJ. Brown is a candidate for col
ernor of Florida. He adyertiseS h1
self as the peoples candidate" an
submits these claims on the suifras
Of his fellow citizens: eFifty-six yea
a citizen of this state. A soldier u
der General r. f. Lee from first
last day, Carries four Yankee b.
lets as gentle reminder of that gre
bloody struggle. TIE friend Of
people,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24
Garry Their Own rires.

In the north of Chird whether they
are indoors or out, The natives always
have stove wit:i thHm. Instead o.
the fire being fiacea n the house it
is carried about the person, beneath
thickly padded cotton garments or in
the hand; at 5iate:s il is placed be:
meath the chaic on which the Celes
tial is seated
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24

ST. Louis. July 23.--Hon. James X.
Jones of Arkansas. chairman OF the
Democratic national committee, who
is in the city. issued the following
call for meeting of the committee:
Under the authority of the Demo
cratic national convention | hereby
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24
Caution.

The imperturbable manner in which
Schotehmen look at the events of life
is illustrated by familiar records OF
what has been said and done on or
binary occasions. The most cautious
answer certainly on record is that OF
the Scotchman who, being asked il
he could play the fiddle, warily an
swered, Il couldna say, for l never
tried. "-Scottish American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24
PaIpabIe Ignorance.

Nagsby-Is Destitute an educated
person?
Waggsby = Ignorant as hog.
Wrote three communications to the
paper and didn't use however" con.
sensus," or "tantamOunt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24

It's funny how woman will admit
that her husband hair is red, but fig.
ure out that their cllildren's is golden
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-24

call the Democratic national com
mjttee to meet at the Hoffman house,
New York City, on Tuesday, July 70,
at u o'clock, noon, for the purpose OF
organizing and transacting such other
business as may come before the
committee tSignea.)
JAMES K. JONES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETS TODAY.
John Sharp Williams and Rose of MIL
 waukee for Temporary Chairman.

St. Louis, Mo, June 14-The sub committee of the democratic national committee to arrange for the national convention will meet tomorrow to fin- ish the prenmInary work marked out by it for the larger body
 Chief among those who have been mentioned for temporary chairman are Mayor David B. Rose of Milwaukee and Representative John Sharp Will Hams of Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Professor Baln's Appointment.
Sentiment s Opposed to Parker.

Secretary Edwards of the democratic congressional committee. returned from weeks visit in New York this morning He says the democrats are confident of carrying the state thIs fall and expect to roll up one of the biggest democratic majorties ever given a Presidential can- didate. MT. Edwards says sentiment in the big metropolis is strongly opposed to the nomination of Judge Parker for the Presidency.
 Former Senator Faulkner of West Vir- gina, was among the callers at demo- cratic headquarters today. He told Chair man Cowherd that the democrats ought 10 get at least two districts in the state this fall. and have a splendid opportnn- ity to carry the legislature. Senator Faulkner thinks the democrats are eer- tain to carry the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
BUSINESS MEN OF
 CRIPPLE CREEK ACT
ISSUE STATEMENT SAYING THAT FEDERATION AND ITS WALKING DELEGATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REGENT TROUBLES.

Cripple Creek. Colo. June 14.-Virgil King Charles Matthews and Patrick Mullaney were taken from the Victor bull pen to the county jail today. The military authorities say that King and Mulaney will be charged with complicity in the Independence dynamiting and that Matthews is held as a witness. The three men are prominent members of the West ern Federation of Miners.
 The citizens committee on investigation has resolved itself into a permanent or- ganization and has decided to hold meet ings every day until the district is clear ed of men objectionable to them. When martial law is lifted. 1t is the intention of the commission to work In unison with the sherlff's office.
 General Bell intimated today that the request of the Western Federation of Miners will be compiled with, and the men deported in the future will be sent to the new camp in New Mexico
 committee of forty leading business men today unanimously agreed upon the following statement of the attitude of the employers toward organized labor in this district;
 Tn the future neither walking dele gates, agtators nor labor unions will be allowed to say who may or who may not labor ir Teller county, who may or may not do business here. The source of all strife in the Cripple Creek district has been the Western Federation of Miners, and the Trades Assembly, which they nominated, and through which they car ried out their boyeotts. etc
 There Is no room in Teller county for these two organizations and their exist ence will no longer be tolerated.
 Unions of the various crafts already organized will not be interfered with as to their local or international affiliations, provided the trades assembly be forthwith dsbanded and similar boycotting agency be organized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Mccarthy Is Mayor of Richmond.

Richmond, Va, June 14.-Carlton
 Mccarthy, democrat, was elected mayor of Richmond today. The re- suit in the state was practically dem ocratic sweep. Christiansburg, how ever elected a republican mayor. though politics is said to have played little if any part in the contest there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Heavy Firinu is Heard.

London. June 1.-The Central News has received a dispatch from its I.iao Yang correspondent under todays date saying that heavy firing between the Rus sian and Japanese vanguards commenced at 1:40 o'clock this afternoon. The fight ing extends along the entire front. as- suming the dimensions of a general en- gagement.
 The correspondent says that no details are aYaila hle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
RookbInders Are In Session.

St Paul, Minn., June 14-The Inter national Brotherhood of Bookbinders began four days annual convention here today. After spirited contest a resolution was passed that all busi- ness sessions of the convention shall he held. in executive session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
BUFFALO MAN IS
 GULLED FOR $6OOO
IS LIVING PROOF THAT A MAN GAN LOSE $5ooo IN TEN MIN UTEs BY PLAYING ENGLISH FARO.

New York, June 14-That it is possible to lose s5ooo in ten minutes by playing sEnelisA-faro,s in New York. that the police do not know where the game was played and the victim may have no legal remedy. were facts brought out today in a case heard before Magistrate Mayo in the West Side court.
 Frederick Warren of Buffalo was the complainant and the prisoner was his friend. Peter Forestel, also of Buffalo The latter had badly cut head which he said the complainant had caused by striking him with cane.
 Warren told the magistrate that Fore stel had told him that a friend had made S2O,OOo, GOO in Wall street and that the cor poration he represented could be parted with a good deal of it's money provided enough was in sight to play a combina- ton against the corporation. Upon this representation ne says, he drew 5000 the savings of a life time-from bank in Buffalo and came to this city.
 When he reached New York last even ing he says Forestel took him to place and introduced him to seven other mem hers of the corporation Almost imme- diately a game which he afterward learn ed was called English faro was pro posed and Warren was assured he could not lose. Ten minutes later, however, ne told the magistrate his 5000 had vanish ed across the board. He turned upon Forestel accused him of robbery and struck him on the head with cane. He was unable to tell the magistrate where the game was played, and when Forestel told the court that he also had played and lost $35O0 the complainant was in- formed that he had no redress and the prisoner was discharged.
 You really came from Buffalo for the purpose of beating somebody else,' said Magistrate Mayo to Warren and in that case the law does not help you. even in a civil way. That has been decided by the court of appeals. There Is no evil dence here of a crime and will have to discharge the prisoner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
First President of University of Va.

Richmond, Va, June 14.-A special from Charlottesville, Va, says Dr. Ed win D. Alderman, now president of Tulane university, New Orleans. was today chosen to be the first president of the University of Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15


 Necessary for Highest Good.
 q wonder sometimes whether, when the great balances of the universe are poised, and the great judgments of the ancient of days are rendered, whether even when the last human history Is written of the war between the states, and the slow verdict of remote posterity is taken, the cause we loved will seem as lost as it once seemed to us. 1t may be that in the providence of God, and the development of humanity, these fearful sacrifices were necessary for the high est good of this nation and of the world. Truly, in human experience, without the shedding of blood there is no redemption. Rather let us believe that the world is richer and better. purer and greater for the tragic story of forty years ago, and that the bloodshed has brought blessing. honor, glory and power. incorruptible treasures of which a brave and noble people can never be despoiled.
 Tt is source of joy to every one of us, as we make our annual pilgrimage to meet together. when we see how pros porous our country has grown. At last think we all feel that the prosperity of the land is assured. When the savings of all previous generations were con- sumed in the common disaster, it seemed for awhile as if the south had to face the bitterness of poverty for generations to ome-statesmanship. literature. art. culture. flowers of leisure and opportuni- ty were to remain forever withered on the soil once so congenia1; nothing was to be left but the hard struggle with diversity till the bitter end.
 "I think we are convinced now that the south is fully on its feet again. In al x.ya only reached, but surpassed the achieve ments of our fathers; yet when l look about me for the men who are to enter into the garden, which you. my brave comrades. have made bloom under such hard conditions, cannot but he sensible to the incomparable loss which the south sustained. The tongues which would
 (Continued on Eiohth Pauel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
vladivostok Fleet Is Busy.

Tokio, June 15.-u0:9O a. m.)--The Vlad- ivostock squadron Is reported in the Korean straits. Firing has been heard on Tsuno Shima, a small island lying off the southwest of Honshiu island. It is possible that an engagement is progress ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Open Artillery Fire.

Liao Yang, June 14.-Japanese artillery today opened upon Hainkow, a station on the railway twenty-five miles above Kin Chau Details are awaited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Busy Translatlne the Reports.


 St. Petersburg. June 15.-S;15 a. m.)- The general staff remained in session un- .il about O clock this morning to trans late and give out Lieutenant General Baron Stakebergs message announcing the fight at Vafangow. This unusually late hour indicates that the authorities attach considerable importance to the des- patch. It is thought here that the Vafan- gow affair may prove to have been quite a heavy fight. The fact that the Rus sians hold their position in the face of heavy losses. also supports this theory, and 1t IS believed that 1t may turn out to he Il severe check to the Japanese rorthe1'4 advaoee,
 Tha-1 sa -es mt of sfj, Japsrcse north of Kuan Dian Sian only adds to the idi4ld- ness of the situation in the northeastern field of operations At the same time this movement holds the possibility of a demonstration against Mukden, one of the main roads leading directly east from Mukden toward the region to which the Japanese are now advancing.
 The consensus of opinion, however Is that the advance is more in the nature of a demonstration than a preliminary to an actual attack.
 A special dispatch from Liao Yang dated June IA, says:
 Yesterday (Monday) at the battle of Vafangow, Japanese troops numbering % GOO tried to pass our flank. but were discovered. We changed our position, fanking the Japanese and opened a heavy fire. The result is unknown The date of this dispatch does not agree with the Associated Press dispatch from Liao Yang or with Lieut.. Gen. Baron Stakel- berg's message to the emperor but it in- dicates that the battle took place yes terday (Monday). It is thought im- probable that there has been two ac- tions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
WlII Lose It's Only Prop.

'I am glad that there are democrats in New York who are willing to register such a protest as your call suggests, and l trust that the protest may be effec- tive at St Louis. When 1t is shown, as l believe it can be shown, that nom committal candidate would not be popu- lar with the voters, even in New York, the Parker candidacy will lose It's only prop. I mistake the loyalty and earnest ness of the democrats who were true to the ticket in 1896 when loyalty meant. abuse and ostracism If they are really in favor of a silent candidate, whose most conspicuous supporters have in recent years been more familiar with republican headquarters than with democratic head quarters. Very truly yours,
 "W. J, BRYAN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
HEAVY LOSSES
 FOR RUSSIANS Battle is Now Raging Near
 WafanhoOn RUSSIANS HOLD POSITION
laps Begin Advance From PuIantien, and Heavy Firing Is Heard In the Direction of That
 City.

St. Petersburg. June 14-Emperor Nich- olas has received the following telegram from Lieutenant General Baron Stakel- berg bearing today date;
 "A battle began at noon around the Russian resition. four and half miles south of the station of Wafanhoon 6Na- fangow?), the enemy making repeated at tempts to dislodge our left flank. The attack was repelled and we retained our position.
 "rhe first regiment occupying the left flank of our position sustaining severe losses. It commander. Colonel Khavan- tounoff. and Adjutant Sub-Lieutenant Dragorloff Nodchinsky, were killed. Gen eral Gerngeross was wounded, a shrapnel bullet shattering the right side of his jaw, but he remained on the field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
laps Attack Advance Posts,

During the night of June 11-l2. the Japanese attacked our advance posts near the village, of Utzaten. south of Wan Fang Tien station, above the Pitsewo- Pu Tien line. The Japanese were repulsed with loss
 The same night, after fighting lasting until morning, three detachments took possession of the pass and heights near Luitsiatung.
 Our losses in these nocturnal encount- CTS were four soldiers killed and eighteen wounded.
 During the evening of June 12 Lieuten- ant Lang, while engaged In a reconnos- sance in the neighborhood of Ontachet- so, ten miles northeast of Ali Yang Meun he was 'attacked by two companies of Japanese. He succeeded in forcing his way through after hand-to-hand fight.
 According to information BOO Japanese are marching north towards Hua Yen Siang'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
HOPKINS FACTION RULES
 WITH 4 HAND OF IRON
Carter H. Harrison and His Frienda Return to Chicago Disguised With out Going Near the
 Convention.

. Washington, June H-(Special)- |. The action of the Illinois democratic
 . convention In instructing It's dele . gates for W R. Hearst gives that ! , candidate 162 instructed votes. Par ! [, ker now leads Hearst by but sixteen !
 , votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
BRYAN IS PLEASED /. AT STAND TAKEN Congratulates New Workers on Anti-Parker Movement  HOPES 1T WILL BEAR FRUIT Says the Democratic Party Must Have Man Whose Views on Pub
 lie Questions Are
 Known.
HOPES 1T WILL BEAR FRUIT

New York. June 1.-The following let ter from William J. Bryan to NJ. G. Pal lieser who has called an anti-Parker meeting, was made public here today:
 Lincoln, Neb. June g. 1904. MT M G. Pallieser, New York City
 Dear Sir: l am in receipt of your let ter enclosing the call for convention of protest to be held in New York on the 20th of June. l am very glad this step is being taken, and l assume that it is not the object of the protesting conven- ton to send a contesting delegation to St. Louis or 10 question In any way the regularity of the Albany convention, but merely to enter a protest on behalf of large number of New York voters, who believe in honesty in politics and are opposed to the burglarizing methods which are now being employed to foist upon the party a speeches. candidate and a meaningless platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Japs Begin Their Advance.

St. Petersburg. June 4-Emperor Nicholas has received the following dis patch from General Kuropatl1ln dated Juns 13;
 This morning the advance of two Ja- Danese divisions was discovered north ward from Pulantien. The advancing force at D. m. were observed to extend from the village of Wand Chou along the valley of the Tassa. one division advane- ing by the Tassa valley. The enemy halted at 4:3O p. m. occupying the vil- lages of Tao rsia Tung, Chang 'rsla Tung and Lu Tsia Flung and the heights southward of Wand Chou.
 ''l have not received detailed inform ation of cur losses today slut Lieutenant Tcherepakhin and several soldiers were wounded
 According to our intelligence no advance of the Japanese from Siu Yen towards Talng Pass was observed today"
 The general staff has received the fol- towing dispatch dated June 13 from Major General karkevitch:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Nothing Said Against Him.

"The argument made in favor of Judge Parker Is not that he is in anyway fitted for the position, because his fitness can hot possibly be ascertained without knowledge of his views on public ques- tions. The argument made by his friends is that he can win, and they base their belief on the fact that as he has never said anything in connection with pend ing questions, he had no record that can be used against him His virtues are purely negative, and his friends think it sufficient that the democrats send him forth as a candidate with the endorse ment 'we know nothing against him.
 Tt Is tho first time In recent years, at least, tha1 a man has been urged for so hlgh a position on the ground that his opinions are unknown. Surely the demo- cratic party is in desperate straits if among all lNofTits members it cannot find trustworthy man who has ever been interested enough in public questions to give expression to his opinion.
 Tn the great contest between democ- racy and putccracy our party should take a positive and aggressive stand, and 1t should present a standard bearer who will infuse courage and enthusiasm among the masses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
General Lees Address.

General Lees Address.
 Tt is impossible for me to respond to the kindly and cordial welcome so fitly spoken to my comrades who wore the gray. without thinking of the great sol- -sAr and orator upon whom this duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15

tcontinued on EIohth Panel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15
Necessary for Highest Good.

you have won back more than your ia thers lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-15

'continnsd on Second Paas,
The Alaska prospector., 1904-05-05

L. l.. Bales, who has travelled extensively through Alaska for a number of years past, is now con nected with Dick Craine, of the Yukon, in securing natives and curios of Alaska for exhibit at the St. Louis fair. Mir. Craino has se- cured a concession for an exhibit, and Mir. Bales is here to collect about IF natives who possess skill in basket weaving, carving and ether industries so much admired by tourists. Bidarkas. spears, ar rows, sled dogs with sleds and har- ness. and evsry thing that can be secured to show the mode of living by the original Alaskan. He will get his natives at Yakutat, Illiam. na and points further west; also irop, Copper river. Mir. Craine has already secured some natives from Labrador.