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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
DEATH OF MRS. WALTER CHAPLIN

The Covington (Tenn) Leader
says: "Fhe news of the death OF
Mrs. Pauline Chaplin, (nee Clart) wife
OF Mr. Walter w. Chaplin which oc
CURED at her home at GS Tate street,
Memphis, Tuesday morning at 4:l5
O'Clock, after a long illness, was re-
ceiyed here with feelings of the deep
est sadness by her many friends. Mrs.
Chaplin had been in poor heal h for d
| lGng while and she and her husband
returned in the spring Of this year
from a years residence in Texas,
where they went in the hope that her
health would be benefited, but their
| Chaplin was naiive of COvingtOn,
where the most of her life was spent.
and was a daughter Of the late J. G.
Clark, of hOnored memory. At the
time of her death she was twenty.
four years of age. She and Mr. Cha
pin were married a little over two
years ago at her home in this city.
Mrs. Chapin's remains were brought
to Covington Wednesday morning at
9:OG o'clock and We're taken at once
to the Presbyterian church, of which
she had been member for a num-
Der of years, where the funeral serv.
ices were held, being conducted by
he Rev. J. d. Wallace, after which
the burial occurred at Munford cem-
etery Mrs Chaplin is survived by a
husband, mother, three brothers and
one sister, who have the sympathy OF
many friends in this community In
their affliction. Mrs. Chaplin was a
woman of most amiable disposition
and her untimely passing away lis
deeply regretted by all who knew
her."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

In the Graphic Sunday morning
there was a brief item in which it
was stated that an effort .was to- be
made by the negroes to vote without
having poll AK receipts, and of course
they would be refused, but it would
be used by The Republican candidates
for congress as a grounds for contest
ing before the house the seats of the
Democrats, and with a Republican
majority in the house there would be
bu. one result-the Democrats would
be turned out. The Little Rock Ca
zette of Sunday morning contains
the following:
Evidence is not lacking to show
that the Arkansas Republicans have
laid plans to secure a basis for con-
test proceedings in the national house
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
In ] e1erson County They Want
To Garry Election.
Hope to Garry Sixth District for Thomr
son for Congress, and to Unseat
Other Democrats by Contest.

It is learned from reliable sources
that the negroes of Jefferson county
have been quietly organizing during
the past few days for the purpose OF
Republican nominees Tuesday. Re-
publican party managers have made
can be carried by the Republicans
and that r. G. Thompson, the Re
defeat Hon. Joe T. Robinson, the
Democratic nominee, in the Sixth con-
gressional district This boast has
not been given prominence during
the closing weeks of the campaign
but the negroes have been quietly
organized and instructed. Many skel
eton ballos have been prepared, show
ing the more ignorant ones how to
vote. All depends on Democratic
apathy. The campaign has been so
quiet that the Republican hope is
that Democrats will not go to the
polls and vote, thereby giving Repub-
licans a chance. The real danger to
Jefferson county in this is that should
the Republican vote for Roosevelt
land Fairbanks be strong and should
Thompson cut down Robinson's vote
for congress, at the next county cleo
ton there will be a full Republican
ticket in the field. Emboldened by
tiieir success in carrying several
townships for Myers in the state
election, Republicans have become
more active and they have that secret
activity which is dangerous to Dem
ocratic success. 1t may be simply a
county fight but Democratic leaders
call upon the whites to rouse them
selves into action and poll the full
Democratic strength Tuesday
"GO TO THE POLLS AND VOTE
FOR YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED" is
the watchword Of all good Demo-
Gratis.
The polls will be open tomorrow
from sunrise to sunset and during
that time Democratic majority of
800 votes should be rolled up Party
leaders do not look upon this as an
idle dream.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
Buildings
SOON BEGIN ON FREIGHT DEPOT

Superintendent w. E. Green of the
Cotton Belt road is in the city today
10 Join f. H. Brltton, general mana
ger in a tour OF this part of the road.
The Cotton Belt shops will be in.
spefted and then the party will move
Oh toward the southern part Of the
road. Mr.. Green says he is not pre-
pared to talk Oh the matter of new
passenger depot for Pine Bluff fur.
tlicr than to say that the road is ready
to build such a depot when the proper
location can be secured. Mr. Green
states that the work on the freight
depot on East Third avenue will be
star cd within thirty days. Bids have
already been advertised for and as
soon as the contract is let the work
will be started. Mr. Green thinks
that Pine Bluff should have new de-
pots on both the Cotton Belt and the
Iron Mountain roads, but says the
matter rests with the city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
TREED BY WOLVES
WHEN DAYLIGHT CAME HE BE.
CAME UNCONSCIOUS AND
FELL,
Experience of a Lumberman at Tyron.
"a. Ark, With Pack of Wild
Animals.

Memphis Tenn. Nov. AFTER sui
fering torturne by thoughts of being
davoured alive, Charles Cavitt, lum-
borman, of TyronZa, Ponsett county,
Arkansas, fell from tree into which
wolves had chased him early this
morning, breaking his left tigh anl
dislocating the hip joint. He lies in
a delirium here at ST Joseph's hos.
pital, watched over by his wife. The
story of Cavitt's adventure was told
by his wife, and was learned by her
little at time during his lucid inter
walls. She said:
''My husband and | moved to Ty-
rorza month ago from Carlton, Mo.
He was for years conductor on the
Frisco railroad from ST. Elmo to r S.
vile, ILL.,, but decided to go into the
lumber business, and secured employ
ment twelve miles from Tyronza. He
came to town as often as he could
w nCC LiC. I1C lClI w GullSSudS 10
return to camp, but never got there.
He lost his way in the woods, and
about 9 o'clock he heard wolves on
his trail He ran, but could find no
house. He had no weapons except
pocket knife. He sprang on a tree
and climbed out of danger He en-
dured torture till daylight. He thinks
the wolves left then. He lost con
seriousness and fell to the ground He
lay on the ground until 5 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon, when the search
ing party happened to find him. He
was unconscious and would have died
had he not ben found"
Cavitt's condition has been such
that no one but doctors were allowed
t. see him. He is In a critical con-
lGition, and may not recover. He is
thirtyfve years old and of strong
constitution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

Tatfa are 2fo,oo0 qualified voters
II Arkansas. That many hold poll
tax receipts which entDle them 10
e9tt. OF Dhat number 10000 are ne
&sra- and of Chr remainder il il g.
fe1,ateaI th9t $e.oen are White K pub
.itaHS \ censprA alive estimate is
tE;:s fao0ao democrats in Arhansas
are holders ot poll tax receipts. If All
4t thcN Vote neNt Tucsda2 i will br
the first line in Il n0mber OF year
thai the party strus II has been poll
eq III this @tate. In each eau paisa.
presidential and biennial. Democratic
apathy has the effect of stirring the
Republicans into activity. The Re
luhieans figure thai if a sufficient
number OF Democrats stay at home
through a belief that they Will win
@nNh0W. thcre will be a chance for
IT, Republican nominees 10 slip in
The list of election officers for
Jefferson county was printed in th"
Graphic last Friday and the polling
places for the city will be the samr
as at the September election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
DEATH OF JOHN DAVIS.

John Davis, age forty-one years.
for long time resident of this
city, died Sunday morning about Z
o'clock, after a short illness. About
two weeks ago Mr.. Davis received q
tongue while at work at the Cotton
Belt shops, and he never fully recov-
leaves wife but no children. The
deceased was a blacksmith by trade
and Davis. The remains will ba
shipped to Mobile. Ala, for intermen..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
ONE YEAR..
Fer Chester White, a Negro for Steal.
ing a Watch.

Chester White. a negro boy, entered
a plea of guilty to the charge Of grand
larceny in the circuit court and was
sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary White stole watch from Phil
Coleman last fall
Leonard Wesson, charged with re
cciving stolen property, was dismiss.
ed, the case being nolle pressed by
the prosecuting attorney torA lack of
evidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
VISITS PooRHoUsE.
Finds It Well Kept, But Sanitary Con
dition Bad


County Judge kerwin this morning
visited the county poorhouse and thor.
oughly inspected the place with a
view to making some needed i'm.
provements. Judge Kerwin states that
he found everything at the poorhouse
neat and clean but that the sanitary
condition was bad. He has given or
ders that the drains be cleared and
proper sanitary measures taken.
u e kerwin also finds that the poor
suse is in need of a supply of bed
ding, comforts, blankets, etc, and has
ordered these things purchased. To-
morrow Judge Kerwin will visit the
i9i
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

If we knew man who loved his
enemy we would despise him. That's
asking Too Much.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

Mrs. Chaplin is known by many
il Pine Bluff, she and Mr.. Chaplin
having resided in Pine Bluff for
brief period, he being connected with
the Graphic ct the time
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

ar@y and a full turnout of the Demo
cratic majority at the election Tues
day"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

A man can get very fond Of a nice
girl that won't marry him. j, :,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07

Let no Democrat fail to go to the Election
polls tomorrow and cast his ballot for the
Democratic Nominees. Let every Democrat
do his duty toward his party, his county. his
congressional district. his country and society
by casting his vote for the full Democratic
ticket. If every Democrat will do this, no
trick of the Republicans can succeed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-07
RESTS WITH CITY
SO MR.. GREEN SAYS AS TO FiAV-
ING NEW DEPOT FOR GOLD
ROADS.
Cotton Belt Ready as Soon as Proper

Location Be Secured for tn
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
BLOOD RELATIVES"
TO FORM NEW SOCIETY
Split in Mary A Babcock Auxiliary
VIII Result in Organization of
Corp Association.

Following upon the resignation of six
teen members from the Mary A. Bah
cock Auxiliary Of the Henry W. Law
ton Command, Spanish War Veterans.
II is now learned that an organization
separate and distinct from the present
auxiliarics will very soon be formed,
consisting only of blood relatives Of vet
Grams.
This organization, it is understood
Will be known as the corps auxiliary. 1t
viii be recruited from the other auxil-
iaries and will be recognized by and
work for the seven district commands
of Spanish War Veterans, consisting Of
about 500 members.
1t is understood the meeting to perfect
the organization win be held some time
this week, though those who are pro-
noting the movement do not care to
give out definite Information at this
time. 10 is said the new organization
will be formed hy Mrs. George H. Har-
ries. Mrs. Capron, Mrs. George w.
Driver, and others.
The trouble In the Mary A. Babcocl1
Auxiliary was due to the fact that the
members disagreed over the relations OF
the chapter to the veterans and the re
lief workers" The object of the new
organization is 10 bring the chapter into
closer relations with the command OF
veterans 20 which they are attached so
that more efficient work may be accom-
plished.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
WOLVERINE STATE
FOR THE PRESIDENT
Michigan Delegation Pleased With It's
Reception at the White House.
South Dakota in Line.

Michigan is for Roosevelt Just as
surely as it was for Mckinley" said
Representative William Alden Smith at
the White House todaE. THE conven-
tion will probably be held early in May
The delegates will be instructed for the
President
The Michigan delegation was greatly
pleased at the reception in the White
House yesterday. IL was a great DEM
onstration. We have not the slightest
doubt the President viii accept the invi-
tation and go TO the anniversary exer-
cises at Jackson"
Mr.. Smith presented to the President
Franz Kuhn. president OF the State
League Of Republican Clubs OF Michi-
gan and George A. Marston. of Detroit
president of the Michigan club
Representative Martin OF South Dako-
Ia. after a conference with the Presi-
dent today. said South Dakota was
unanimous for Roosevelt. the people be-
ing pleased with his wise and vigorous
national policies"
He said the delegates would undoubt-
edly be instructed for the President.
Whilehe did not refer 10 Hanna. he said
Roosevelt understood Western men and
Weston interests better than any prom
inent American who could be elected to
the Presidency.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
THE SuPPERIEST DAY
IN HALLS OF CONGRESS
Mr.. Mann Phys Mean Trick on Father
of the House and His
Associates.

The Speakers lobby. directly back OF
the Hall of Representatives. was trans
formed this morning into an improvised
skating rink. The floor is marble and
slippery under ordinary conditions. THIS
morning Representative Mann. a mem
Der of the Committee on Commerce,
started to go upon the floor of the
House carrying several bottles of pre-
serves to be used as exhibits in the
discussion Of tke Hepburn pure food
bill
The swinging door struck him and ne
dropped quayt bottle of olive oil which
quickly spread over the lobby Now
olive oil when spread upon a marble
floor makes the said floor decidedly
slippery, and the person who attempts
TO walk upon it is likely TO appear
"groggy.''
General Bingham, the father of the
House." in all his dignity. came along.
his head high in the air. No sooner had
he stepped upon the olive oiled floor
than his pedal sxtremities shot out from
under him and the veteran Pennsylva-
MIA member struck the floor with a bumu
which upset his dignity for the moment.
What he said under his breath is not
considered as parliamentary language.
He picked himself up, however, as
sprightly as a young man OF twenty
and went away to have the olive oil re-
moved from his handsome black Prince
Albert coat
Mr. Cooper, IF Wisconsin, was next in
line. and he likewise took a tumble. y
Then the doorkeeper stationed guards
about the oiled portion of the floor until
scrub woman was summoned. the looI
was washed and the oil removed.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Ex-Gov. Smith and Ber-
nard Carter Follow
in Order Named.
FORCED AN OPEN BALLOT
Organization in Maryland
Legislature Is Temporal
rily Defeated.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Jan 1.-the first
vote in what is probably one Of the
most exciting United States Senatorial
elections in Maryland was tgren this
afternoon.
Until Saturday night there were prac-
tically but two candidates IN the field.
Ex-Governor John waltct Smith and
lsidor Rayner. VINO defended admiral
schIey
Smith had the pledges of German
and the Democratic organization. sat
urday. German and ether leaders con
ferred in Washington and it was de-
cided to sidetrack Smith in favor OF
Bernard Carter. an attorney Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
In caucus last night in combina-
ton with the Rayner forces. Smith OBJ
tained an adjournment without action
thus defeating German temporarily
and forcing the first vote on the Sena-
torial question in open session OF the
legislature
The first ballot this afternoon re-
suited in no choice In the House the
vote stood: Smith. %; Rayner. 81; Car
ter. 4; warfeld, !; J. b. Henderson. ,
jackson. 3; Miles. 3; Ncconas. q.
Senate: Smith. 6; Rayner. 4; Garter
5: warheld. i; jackson. 2; Miles. /; Nc
= omas. $.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
WILL ATTEAPT TO FORCE
IOWA IDEA ON PARTY
GoviInor Cummins Says He Has Not
Dr,pped Tariff Reform Projects and
Viii Fight for Them at Chicago.

Al talk Of Governor Cummins of Iowa
having dropped the tariff reform propo-
sitibn known as the Iowa idea seems
70 have been premature. Governor
Cunmins announced today that he in
tenhed to- try and have the idea en-
boded in the next platform Of the
pady.
The governor Is here TO confer with
thd Secretary OF War concerning sew
eri tablets commemorating the deeds
of the Iowa troops I'm the battle of Shi-
loE
There Is no truth in the report that
we have dropped the tariff reform
PROPOSITION known as the Iowa idea, -
saa he 1T is as strong in Iowa today
as ever. / expect to be a delegate to
the Republican National Convention.
and / shall use every endeaVor 10 have
TIA. Iowa idea made a part OF :he plat
fotn. All of our people are over
weimingly in favor Of the nomination
of President Roosevelt"
Governor Cummirs called on the
Prtsident in company with Senator Dol
liver. He remained but few minutes
aul merely paid his respects Iowa
politics. he said was not considered
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
PostnlaSterShip Hangs
On Present Inquiry
Peappointment of John l. Merritt Depends on
Findings as to Conduct in Ofice--Presi-
dent Inclined to Name. New Man.

II the investigation now being made
into the affairs Of the Washington city
postofice develops that the last Inquiry
produced true report as 70 Postmaster
Merritt he viii not be reappointed, de-
spite the influence Of Senator Platt and
other New York friends.
II this same investigation shows that
Postmaster Merritt was not as culpabie
as the Bristow report made him out
TO be. and IL there is no formidable
candidate from the District of Columbia
then Mr.. Merritt viii be reappointed.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
PRESIDENT HEARS
OF PEACE CONGRESS
Representative Bartholdt Explains
Plans for Arbitration Meeting in
Course Of St. Louis Fair.

Representative Bartholdt Of ST. Louis.
who was at the white House today
with Collector Westhaus. Of st. Louis.
made an informal report TO the Presi-
dent on the recent meeting OF Senators
and Rcpresentatives 10 organize a
branch of the Interparliamentary Group
OF organization FOR the promotion Of
a-bitration
This body met in Vienna last year and
next September wiz meet IN St. Louis.
Mr.. Rarthodlt was elected president Of
the branch organized here. and was in
structed 70 present a resolution in Con-
gress asking for an appropriation Of
s10OO8 for the entertainment Of the
visitors from abroad, who VIII include
distinguished men from the parliaments
Of the world
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
A Composite Resolution.
ASKS CONSULAR SERVICE
IN REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

Secretary Shaw today transmitted to
the House the request Of Secretary Hay
for an appropriation TO provide for dip
lomatic service in the Republic Of PAN
anna
Secretary Shaw also transmitted the
request of postmaster General Payne
for an urgenC deficiency appropriation Of
SSO0,000 for rural free delivery carriers.
He also transmitted the request Of
the Secretary OF the Navy for an ap-
preparation Of $S62. .s95 for dock yards at
OlongapO. P. l.. including S5OO,OO for a
coaling plant
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
DISTRICT DENTAL BILL
PASSED BY THE SENATE

The bill regulating the practise OF
dentistry in the d strict OF Columbia
and for the protection Of the people
from empiricism in relation thereto. was
called up In the Senate this afternoon by
Mr.. Stewart of Nevada, and passed. II
was amended so as TO permit The
licensing OF dental practitioners OF
States and Territories who have prac-
ticed there for five years or more and
bring proper guarantees OF this fact
and Of their good moral character.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
POSTMASTER GENERAL
WILL QUIT POSITION
Has Announced Intention to Retire at
End of Term for Which He
Was Appointed.

Postmaster General Payne is TO re-
tire at the end Of his present term, and
the announcements that this is 50 means
that the next Roosevelt Cabinet win be
entirely new
The statement that General Payne
would retire was made TO The Times
this morning by a man to whom he has
made the statement himself.
What viii General Payne do?' asked
the reporter
General Payne is a rich man, and
will doubtless go back 10 his business
at Milwaukee. lie has large interests
there, and will go back TO attend to
them"
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
MERCHANT MARINE BILL
FAV0RABLY REPORTED

The House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries today authorized
a favorable report on the Gardner bill
with amendments TO create a merchant
marine commission.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19

But should a strong. well accredited,
Republican candidate appear In the Dis
trict The Times IS informed on the best
Of authority that Mr.. Merritt VIII not
be reaDDointed-
Postmaster General Payne is with
Merritt. but the President is not. He
believes that the Office has not been
conducted as it should have been. but
in order 10 give everyone concerned all
the credit due them. he has consented
10 await the new investigation before
deciding the fate Of the postmaster
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
KOREANS READY TO ATTACK
THE FOREIGN LEGATIONS

According 10 a dispatch from Minister
Allen. at Seoul, a 9aniclSy condition Of
Affairs prevails in the Korean capital,
an attack upon the legations being
liable any time.
The Administration believes that aa
the present time there Is a sufficiene
force of American marines in Korea a
insure safety for Americans and proB-
erty. although Mr.. Allen continues On
urge an increased guard at Seoul
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
CAPT. LEMLY TO SEE
LAUNCHING OF CRUISER

Capt. Samuel C. Lemly. Judge Advo-
cate General of the Navy win represent
the department al the launching of the
cruiser Charleston at Newport News on
Saturday January %
p Secretary Moody and Assistant Secre-
tary Darling We're compelled 10 decline
Invitations TO attend the launching on
account OF department matters demand
ing their attention
Helen " Rhctt daughter of the may
or cf Charleston. will be sponsor for the
new cruiser.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
WEATHER REPORT.

Warmer weather will prevail during
the next thirty-six hours in the Ohio
Valley. the lower lake region. and the
middle Atlantic States IT viii also be
warner IN tae south Atlantic States,
except ia Florida. Snow is probable in
the lower lake region and The Ohio Wall
ley. and rain in the lower Mississippi
valley.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
STRUCK BY A TRAIN;
NOW IN HOSPITAL

While crossing the bridge over the
Eastern Branch early this morning.
James Watson, a sfxty-three-year-oi
negro. living N Second ard F Street
southwest. was struck by an incoming
train He was carried to Providencs
Hospital. where il was found that he
was seriously injured though u Is
thought he will recover.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
HIS LEG FRACTURED.

Thrown from his wagon at Thirteenth
and Streets northwest. William Cart
er. a negro driver for a laundry. who
is twenty-six years old and lives at sos
Twenty-fifth Street northwest. was TAX
en- to the Emergency Hospital with
broken leg. The fracture was reduced by
DIR. Robert Perkins.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
GENERAL KHAN DEPARTS.

Gen. Isaac Khan. the Persian minis
ter. has left Washington for S. Louis.
where he viii complete arrangements
for the Persian exhibit at the exposi-
ton. and then go to New York. TO sail
for Europe.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
MARINE ENGINEERS
GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

The convention Of the National Asso-
ciatlon of Marine Engineers was con-
tinued this morning at the Ebbitt House
The committee on credentials made its
report. and the delegates were all
seated There were several uuimDOrtant
contests. Routine matters We're then
taken up. II Is expected the convection
VIII be In session the remainder OF the
week.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
CIRNEGIE INSTITUTIoN AFFAIRS.

fhe executive committee OF Carnegie
Irstitution is hole ng an executive meet
irt at the offices today Secretary
Rot. who returned from New York
lsit night. Is attending the meeting.