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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
Why Willie Passed Up the Ham.

Willie had been particularly ina.
pressed with that part of the cate.
chism which recousted the things
which his sponsors n baptism had
"promlsed and vowed in his name "
So when the grandmother said sweet
ly:
willie, dear. wont you have some
deyiled ham," he looked at her stern.
ly and replied:
NO, gra dina. You know have
renounced the devil and all HIS
works"
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Without an attractive leading lady
and a leading man of some graces Of
person or manner it is hard for a
play, no matter how stirring the
scenes or action, to be entertaining
This is just what was the matter
with the performance of Valley Forge
at the Elks' theater last night. A
very small audience Witnessed the
performance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
Fruit Of the Palm.

brakes Palmetto Wine. a tonic. laxative, un-
falling specific from pure juice OF the wonderful
Palmetto fruit. Gives immediate relief and ab-
solutely permanent cure in all cases of Catarrh,
Congested Kidneys and Inflammation of Blad.
der Seventy-fve cents at Drug Stores for a
large bottle. usual dollar size, but trial bottle
will be sent free and prepaid to every reader OF
this paper who writes for it. A letter or postal
card addressed to Drake Formula Company
Drake Building. Chicago H.. is the only ex-
pense to secure trial OF brakes Palmetto
Wine One small dose day cures to stay cured
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
MARDl GRAs.

Mardi Gras was celebrated in Pine
Bluff last night by a crowd of small
boys who had gay time behind
masks and grotesque costumes. The
celebration was confined almost en-
tirely to the younger class. Fights
and scuffles We're frequent and high
cid times were had.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
Social Tact.

Mrs. Chic-In the closest analysis,
what Is social tact? Mrs. Au Fait-My
dear, it is getting familiar with all
sorts Of people without letting them get
familiar with you.--Indianapolis Jour
nal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
The Wall of the Victim.

"You can't get something for moth
ing" said the man who affects prov
erbs.
NO" answered the easy man; II
can't But the people with whom do
business seem to manage it every now
and then" "-EXchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

Hundreds of lives saved every year
by having DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil in
the house just when it is needed. Cures
Group, heals burns, cuts, wounds of
every SORT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
Preachers AWAY yrori Eorrc

1T says here, Ss,--A,ntA., tie Fey.
e=rend Toogood w1.s d s2sasei fas@e!s.er
On tae Hoja5sie. - 81 he& fhen,
preachers % Hn' s;aen taey Ut
away from l5',nl. =. I'll 50
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
If Quail Are Scarce. So Are Turi>e -

If Quail Are Scarce. So Are Turkeys.
Il don't know whether You ever mo-
ticed it, but it's a fact just the same
quail are scarce the same is true of tur
keys said a prominent meat dealer
the other day. "Prolonged wet wealth
or in the spring or in the early summer
is fatal to young quail and turkeys
alike Both are extremely tender. and
successful rearing. | have watched
this thing for years. and invariably a
poor quail year means scarcity of tur.
keys and high prices - Youngstown
Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
Superstition in Venice.

There is a curious superstition IL
Venice that if a stranger dins in :
hotel the number of his room ~iIl
be lucky al the next lottery
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
cotton Operations.

There are more than 1900 machine.
tending operatives in Lowell, Mass.
ca.1ng for $4,000 spindles and earn.
ing over 100000 month in wages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
Friendly Criticism.

Askitt-"What do you think Of Hisee
as musician.
Knowitt-"Why. Sir, Hisee doesn't
Know enough about rnEsic to beat q
hAn -drul4.'
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Mr. Wiley died of pneumonia at
his home On South Hickory street He
was born in 1850, hence was "a years
of age at his death He was hign-
,ly respected gentleman. and had many
friends. a wife and four children sur.
vive him The children are Miss Viz
gle MeCullas, Mrs. Eatea. and Frank
ana Mark McCulias.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

One Million immigrants.
The indications are that the immi
grafton for the calendar year 1903 will
reach the 100000 mark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

Energy all gomez Headache2 Stom-
ach out of order? Simply a case OF
torpid liver Burdock Blood BitteIS
will make new man or woman of
you
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17
able ReEartee,

What makes you look SO hollow
ard longfaced?" asked the fork.
"Oh." replied the spoon. II suppose
It's because I'm always in the soup."
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Soon will the balmy days of spring
Upon us sweetly smile,
With song birds on the hon.eward
wing,
and pleasures to beguile.
The flowers will open to the sun
The trees to verdure burst,
But the groundhog saw his shadow
and
We've got to have some more all
fired beastly weather first.
Memphis Scimitar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

HUSTLlNG
hr.Hae 10 tie Eastier5'
Tie cohfesence ot the PuUlie:
wt-4 t..e eouGae2ce ol t4e Pao...,
comes the Cream OF tle Real Ess2te
Business.
Having tie s:>:i;1-as--Ws Fi@2tte:
RESULT.
Business in haAd, rect,a'nends and c2e-
ates EeW Business. Thus, AaTe TIE
tustlers, hustled to the Jop Il .1e
ladder.
Ever Hustling,
The Hustlers in Real Estate,
LEITNER AND VEIL,
113 Main st.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

We must not sit down and look for
mira s.-Eliot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

1t is diflcult to convert a man un.
less -ou practice what .'o- creach
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-17

Corrected 1aify BY The c. c. Taylo
* e. Gtat9a Exchanged
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
HOUSE FORECAST.

The naval appropriation bill will occupy
much of the time of the house during the
week. As usual, there will be time de-
voted to general debate when not only
the naval programme, but many other
matters, including foreign affairs, are
likely to be considered. The considera-
ton of the bill under the five minute rule
will take much time, as there are vari-
Gus features Of the measure which will
cause debate
Should the committee on rules report
favorably, Chairman Foss' resolution pro-
viding for consideration of the paragraph
for naval training station at some point
on the great lakes that paragraph will
cause great deal of discussion, as the
establishment of such a station has met
opposition from Canada as being con-
fiicting with the Rush Bagot treaty re-
lating to the naval force on the great
lakes.
Following the naval bill, it is intended
to give time to the bill reported from the
committee on merchant marine and fish,
cries providing for a commission to in
yestigate American shipping
AS unanimous consent is not obtained
for considering the bill, 1t Is expected
that resolution will be brought in by
the committee on rules providing for its
consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
POLITICS IN ST. CLAIR.
County Executive Committee Sets the
Date for Primary.

Ashville February 14.-(Special) "A
meeting of the executive committee of
this county was held at Friendship church
yesterday, at which it was decided to hold
a primary election for the nomination of
candidates for county offices on April IT,
Each candidate will be assessed a GER
tain amount In order to meet the expenses
ircident to the primary, The officers OF
the election will be paid for services in
conducting the election out of the funds
thus obtained The meeting was a most
enthusiastic one and we'll attended
At the primary election of the populis.
party, held this week, N. B. Spears of
Pell City was nominated for the office OF
probate Judge: c. ID. Alverson for treas
urer and j. NJ. Garrett for clerk of the
circuit court These with BARLEY Hodges,
republican candidate, for tax assessor,
and w. f. Henry, republican candidate
for tax collector, who were recently nomi-
mated by the republican convention, will
oppose the democratic nominees in the
general election in November The popu-
list primary developed the fact that there
are either very few In the county ut
this time or of here they took little in
terest In their primary
The Hon. w. T. Brown of Ragland and
c. d. Pratt of Pel City are being mem
toned as candidates for delegates to the
national democratic convention from the
state at large. 1t is the opinion that
st. Clair is entitled to one delegate from
the state at large, and one of these men
will be presented for the place; which
one 1t will be will doubtless be deter
mined at the county convention to be
Eeld in May.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
SENATE WILL TAKE
Up PANAMA CANAL
Morgan is to Speak on Differ
emf Phases of Question
NAVAL BILL IN THE HOUSE
In Case of Senator Hanna's Death
Congress VII Adjourn at Least
One Day and Posi-
bly, Two.

Washington, February 14.-The senate
Will continue to consider the Panama
treaty during the week, both In open and
in executive session. Senator Morgan has
prepared speeches on different phases Of
the situation, which he will present in
open session. When these speeches no
longer occupy the attention of the SEN
ate, Senator Cullom, chairman of the for
eigD relations committee. viii insist that
consideration Of the treaty in executive
session be resumed.
1t Is understood there will be consider
able discussion of the treaty behind closed
doors 1t Is expected that on Monday or
Tuesday, a time will be fixed taking a
vote on the treaty. 1t has been agreed
already that the vote will be taken on or
before February %, and the general i'm
preston Is that the 23rd will be the date
fixed If Senator Hanna dies congress
will adjourn for one and possibly two
days on account of his death and funeral
Should there be any time to spare from
consideration of the treaty and the
various resolutions relating TO the Pan
ANA situation, the agricultural appro-
priation bill will be passed. Senator Nc
Cumber expects to have the pension ap-
preparation bill ready tc consder during
the week If there is dino to take 1t up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
"THEREIS SCIENCE IN NEATNESS.F
BE WISE AND USE
SAPOLIO
IRVING ROASTS
THE OFFICIALS
DISTINGUISHED ACTOR is MUCH
iNCoNV ENIENcED BY THE NEW
RULES GOVERNING cHIcAGo's
THEATRES.

Chicago. February 14-The city author
tiles have prevented the use of spot
lights in Sir Henry Irving's production
of ''rhe Bells and have compelled the
stage management to use instead in the
dream scene, a strong incandescent light
This action in connection with other safe
guards which have been placed about
Chicago theatre audiences since the Iro-
quois disaster, has caused no little an
noyance to the English actor, who ex-
pressed his displeasure when called be-
fore an audience at the close of his per-
Torrance in the Illinois theatre In the
course of his remarks Sir Henry said
Il trust that you will not misunder-
stand me If l refer to the recent fearful
and lamentabe disaster which occurred
here as disaster that was the result of
a panic. Panics are always terrible and
the disasters they produce, are always
terrible. That which occurred casts no re-
your city, for it could have occurred in
any other city in the world. and in a
cathedral, In a church or In a railway sta
ton. just as easy as 10 a theatre.
But it has produced a panic--a panic
among your officials.
And l would like It to be thoroughly
understood by you that sometimes much
injustice may be done by Jacks In Of
flee. And I would earnestly beg of you
TO exert your influence to allay the feel
ing of panic which at present exists
among the officials of your great city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
LIVE STOCK ASSN
WILL MEET TODAY
INTERESTING PROGRAMME HAS
BEEN PREPARED FOR THE SEES
sloNs IN MoNTeoMERY-MANY
PAPERS WILL BE READ.

Montgomery, February 14.--(Special.) y
The Alabama Live Stock association will
meet in annual convention here tomor-
row. The sessions will be held in the
rooms of the Montgomery County Agri-
cultural association and will continue
through two days. The following pro-
gramme has been arranged for the meet
ing;
Address of welcome by mayor of the
city, the Hon. Thomas IL. Carr.
Response and annual address by presi-
dent of association. DIR. G. A. Cary.
STOCK Raising Essential to Successful
Agriculture" Clarendon Davis.
MY Experience in Raising Beef Cat
tie NJ. B. Houghton.
| What Can be Done With a Herd of
Grade Angus Cattle" w. G. Little.
| What the State Can do for the Live
Stock Industry" the Hon. r. r. Poole.
| Report of the District Agricultural
schools on work done and progress made
in live stock industry
HA1falfa." Prof. j. f. Duggar.
Raising Chickens on the Farm" j. c.
Adams.
| Peanuts for Breeding and Fattening
| Hogs" Sam T. Smith.
Farm Sanitation" DIR. c. A. Cary.
Cooperation by the Farmers and Bene-
fits Of Organization Thomas w. Carr
Reports of committee on transportation
rates for farm products G.. T. McElderry
Grading. Warehousing and Marketing
Hay" John A. Barnes.
Subject to be announced, George 1.
Motz.
Relative Cost and Profit in Raising
Beef and Dairy Cattle" w. II. Giitner.
Feeding Beef Cattle in Alabama, .
| Jesse NJ. Jones.
breeding and Developing Dairy
| Herd" +. III. Bates.
zone Little Farm Dairy" Joshua
! Franklin.
Some Diseases of Sheep and How to
Combat Them" DR. C. A. Cary.
Traction Engines for Flowing" w. Fl.
| Vaughn.
Sorghum" Prof. J. r. Duggar.
Horse Breeding" w. r. Garth
winter Shelter for Cattle" f. A.
| Bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
STOCK EXCHANGE
LITTLE AFFECTED
FIRST WEEK OR THE WAR PASSES
OFF BETTER THAN WAS EX-
PECTED AND DISTURBANCE
HAVE BEEN FEW.

London, February 1.-THE stock ex-
change passed through the ordeal of the
first week of the war in the far east
much better than had been expected, and
but Tor the heavy pressure of sales Paris
and Berlin would not have been greatly
disturbed.
The majority of foreign bonds naturally
hao heavy falls Russians being greatly
depressed. but Secretary Hays effort to
1ocalise the war. which was expected to
be successful had an excellent effect and
1t Is believed that a recovery in the price
will soon be established. Fewer stocks
were thrown on the market than antici-
pated. The greatest anxiety is now felt
concerning the possibility of a disturbance
of peace In the Balkans.
Berlin operators threw a quantity of
American securities on the market, and
other causes helped the depression of
these securities, but the market closed
steadier. Russian oils have had a heavy
fall but the tendency Saturday, how
ever, In most of the markets was better.
operators venturing to rebuy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
BLOW FOR LILY WHITES.
Walker County Delegation is Instruct
ed for Roosevelt.

Jasper, February 14.-(Special 1.-THE
Roosevelt faction Of the republican party
of Walker county held a mass meeting at
Cordova yesterday and elected s. r.
Crumpton chairman of the executive COM
mittee, selected a new executive commit
teeman from every beat in the county,
and elected delegats to tn STATE and con-
sfessionaI republican conventions. and in
structed such delegations for Roosevelt
for President and Scott for national com
mitteemana
This completes the split In the party in
Walker, and II ths lily white faction led
by the Hon ]. NJ. Crawford. elects a dele
cation to the republican convention. 1t
will only be the carrying out OF what was
predicted some time ago.
A great scramble has been made to ge.
on the administration band wagon. and Il
is generally conceded that the lily white
movement has been given a blow froia
which 1t will never rise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
To Remodel Hotel.

Montgomery is at least assured of in
creased hotel accommodation by the re-
modelling of the present houses. d. p.
West, owner of the Windsor, stated to-
day that he had definitely concluded to
remodel and enlarge that property and
just as soon as the architects can draw
the plans the work will be begun.
The Windsor hotel is located just across
the street from the union passenger sta
ton. 1t Is a seventy-five room house, and
in the remodeling Mr.. West says that he
will add fifty more rooms The office,
cafe, bar and old rooms are to be made
new, and the property made flrst-class.
The work will probably be completed
during the summer.
There has been much talk recently
about the remodeling of the famous old
Exchange hotel and architects have sub
mitted plans, hut the stockholders have
not taken definite action. Should both
projects so through Montgomery will
have ample hotel accommodations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
DECLINE CAUSES
HEALTHIER TONE
PRICES OF COTTON HAVE EN-
ABLED BUYERS AND SELLERS
TO GET CLOSER TOGETHER.
BUSINESS is FAIR.

Manchester, February 1.-THE appre-
ciable and rapid decline IN cotton early
in the week impaired a healthier tone
to the cloth market and enabled buyers
and sellers to get closer together, result
ing in the transaction of fair business.
Later in the week. however, the read
vance in cotton stiffened sellers prices
and restricted dealings materially. The
great eastern markets were inactive and
retail business is waiting for more IA
vorable conditions. Several odd lots were
sold in the near markets. South America
is watching the trend of events closely
with a desire to place further lines on .
much lower basis in very recent pur-
chases.
Yarns had a fair inquiry during the past
week. (which resulted in the transaction
of a moderate business in some direc-
tons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
PRESIDENT SMITH
MAKES STATEMENT
Says He Is Glad Conner Has
Reduced Figures
QUOTES FROM SPEECHES
Replies to Corners Announcement That
He is Not Responsible for Alleged
Statements Concerning the
Georgia Freight Rates.

Montgomery, February 14.-(Special.) J.
The published statement of b. B. Conner
in today's news papers denying that
he stated that the averaged freight rates
in Alabama are 50 per cent higher than
in Georgia was read with especial in
! terest by the friends of the present ram
road commission, which is being assailed
by him Mr.. Conner does not say that
he did not make the statement but that
he did not intend to do so.
When President John V. Smith of the
commission read Mr.. Comer's card this
morning he furnished this interview in
reply;
Il have a stenographic copy of the two
speeches made by Mr.. Conner In Selma
and in Montgomery, in both of which he
is quoted as making that statement; the
newspaper accounts of his speeches quote
him as saying the same thing A hum
bred and fifty thousand circulars which
Mr.. Conner has distributed all over Ala
bama contain this language: Average
rates in Alabama 80 per cent higher than
in Georgia. This circular also contains
the following statement: In Alabama we
necessaries than Is charged In Georgia.
He is also quoted in his speech as say
ing that a dollar in Georgia Is worth
dollar and eighty cents in Alabama
II am glad to know that Mr.. Conner
now reduces his estimate from 80 to 40
per cent--exactly one-haf from what
he started out with-which. while still
wide of the mark, Is that much nearer
the real truth. hope in fairness to the
people of Alabama, he will be equally as
industrious In correcting the mistake as
he has been in creating II.
Il assert most emphatically that the
rates to the consumer in Alabama on the
necessities are as cheap as they are in
the state of Georgia, and will demonstrate
this conclusively when Mr. Conner and
meet in joint debate. A circular showing
a true comparison Of the rates of Geor-
gia and Alabama prepared by the rail-
road commission Is now In the hands of
the printer and will be ready for distribu-
ton In a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
BARTENDERS HAVE
A SOCIAL SESSION
ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME OF
VAUDEVILLE PUT ON BY PRO-
FESSIONAL ARTISTS GUESTS
SPEND ENJOYABLE EVENING.

The members of Local Union No. 24S of
the Bartenders International league en-
tertained their friends last night with n
smoker In the Eagles hall on Nineteenth
street, between Second and Third ave-
nues. large number of invitations to
the smoker were issued. and there were
probably TWO hundred present. Members
of the local in Birmingham, Ensey. Bes-
semer, Pratt City and other places in
the district were present to look after the
welfare of the guests.
w. r. Fisher. one of the members of
the local. acted as master of ceremonies.
An entertaining programme of vaudeville
was put on by professional artists and all
present had an enjoyable time. Between
the different numbers on the programme
refreshments and cigars were served by
the memt ers of the local.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-15
Capital News.

The head officials of the Southern and
Mobile and Ohio railroads are expected
to make brief visit to Montgomery next
Tuesday. Included In the party will be
President Samuel Spencer and Vice
President A. b. Andrews of the Southern.
The party Is scheduled 10 reach Montgom.
cry about 8 p. m. to remain here for a
few hours.
The Montgomery county grand jury,
which adjourned yesterday returned 1903
true bills, an unusually large number.
The Howard college basket ball team
will come to Montgomery for a game with
the local Y. M. c. A. team next Tuesday
night.
Frank Peterson. the young bank clerk,
confined in the local jail for defaulting
for $5000 has been adjudged sane by ex-
perts. who examined him yesterday. 1t
was the purpose of the defendant to en-.
ter a plea of insanity in justification of
his shortage.