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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-26

Scrofula. salt rheum, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases
yield quickly and permanently to the
cleansing. purifying power of Burdock
blood Bitters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-26
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many May See But 1t Takes GeriEs t.
ReaIiZ iZe.

When James Watt saw the ste "a
causing the kettle II 70 5aa..z usl az4i
down he said There n iSt - fspg=.s 5
that steam that il can lift such
weight
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Millions prior 70 hira had se
snfa" phenomenon and regardal
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fneer n the ..caGse3 Of baaGraf r.
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Sold by leading DRUGGISTS So
Detroit. Mich
For sale by L. B. Coon. 210 Main.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-26

Bodily pain loses it's terror if you've
a bottle of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house.. Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any
sort.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-26

A blessing alike to young and Old:
DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry. Natures specific for dysentery
diarrhoea and summer complaint.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

Right again we were. The Messenger
made the prediction hat the Indictment
of Finch and McBee wouid never b
brought to trial We said the state
did not care to have this case ventiat-
ed In open court: that the prosecution
was begun for a certain purpose which
had been accomplished. 1t seems we
Were a true prophet in this matter as
q Raleigh news item in today's pa
Per shows. Those indictments were
khe biggest bluffs ever Instituted by
state officials n when the said state
officers found the bluff did not work
worth a cent they concluded il would
be better to drop the matter than to
be forced TO show their hands. Now
If these men were guilty of the heinous
crime with which they were charged in
this bill of indictment and OF which
they have been openly accused by GER
tain of the press Of the state-to wit,
a conspiracy to financially wreck and
to bodily steal a state railroad-if the
state officials had probable cause for
believing them guilty of this crime
sufficient evidence of their guilt to JUS
fifty the attorney general in making aft
davt to that effect what right has the
governor to suppress this indictment
and let these 'arch-traitors' go unwhip-
ped of justice? If they were guilty last
spring they are still guilty. If the state
did not intend to have these men pun
She'd, why did the governor. the atror-
ney general and the chief justice of the
supreme cour set the prosecutions on
foot? If these men have done all the
things those who pretend to know say
of them the governor had no business
in suppressing the indictments. Does
the withdrawal of these indictments
mean an e~xoneration of McBee AND
Finch from ali the charges tina certain
of the press of the state have teemed
with for months? or is it that The
state does not want to have certain
evidence that would come out in tn
trial mad public?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

unwilling to spend even a small amount
in enforcing proper building laws and
necessary Inspections"
In conclusion he offered the follow
ing suggestions:
-Each state should have a IRE ma
shat law hi some form adapted to its
forms OF laws and conditions The
stricter the law and the greater the
authority and discretion. the better.
The law should apply to the whoiN
state. including all Incorporated cities
and towns as well as country districts.
1T should include proper building
laws and regulate inspections in al;
cities and towns. where not otherwise
provided for. These a be well at
tended TO by h chief OF the fire de-
partment, where the places are. not
large enough to justify a separate Off
Ger ( do the local work.
1T should require a report from tie
local officer OF all fires and a thorough
and searching investigation OF all sus-
picious fires. and the gathering AMI
compiling of statistics
The law should be enforced by Or
under the direction OF the Insurance.
commissioner, where not found imprac-
ticable."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

A special to the Charlotte Obsei Yer
form Lexington has the following to
say about the results in damage suits
likely to follow the fearful loss Of life
in the wreck on the southern on the
oath of last month:
Mr.. CT. w. Montcastle has returned
from Knoxville, where he attended the
funeral of his brother, Mr.. Ralph Mont
castle, who was killed in the wreck nea
that place last Saturday. He said tina
it was seven hours before his brother s
body was recovered, and that he was
killed instantly, his head being plir
open. Mr.. Montcastle says that by the
estimate of Knoxville lawyers the
wreck will cost the Southern about ST.
100000. He said further that the rall-
road was settling ell claims by conf
promise, If possible, without any suits.
the company admitting negligence. II
seems that sever men had the orders
for the trains to meet at New Market.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

We publish in another column a letter
from James Is. Dudley, president OF the
negro Agricultural and Mechanical co.,
iege at Greensboro, to the Laurinburp
News. a newspaper owned and edited
by men OF his own race. We think the
letter worthy Of reproduction in the
aeaolng newspapers Of the state. We
look upon Dudley as one of the most
sensible n most level-headed negroes
OF the south. He has the interests of
his race and Of rhe whole state at heart
He has not established the national rep.
utation that Booker Washington has
out he is doing as good If not better
work for the youths of his race in the
educational line, and just here i, must
De remembered that he is doing this
educational work among his C
through liberal appropriations of state
n by the democratic party. Were
the race problem left to the white men
OF the south and such negroes as Dud-
ley there would be no difficulty in it's
settlement. Dudley is devoting his time
and his talents to the industrial educa-
rton n the uplifting of his race. He
Is seeking no notoriety as an educator.
He pursues h even tenor of his way
n is content to let the results Of his
laoors speak for themselves. He stud
1ously avoids politics. He is a very dr-
ferent man from Booker Washington
n is pursuing a curse which is cal
culased to be of much greater benefit to
his race To his state
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

On the strength of a statement in The
news ana observer several days ago
mat DR.. Leyburn was to become edi-
tor and manager of The Presbyterian
Standard and of an editorial in The
Chronicle of Charlotte a few days later
that DR.. McKefway, the editor of The
News and of The Standard, was going
to accept a position with the Ogden
movement with his office in New York.
The Messenger took it for granted thai
The Chronicle knew whereof it spoke
regarding his matter and commented
upon it. We very innocently remark
ed that we supposed Mr.. McKelway's
earnest advocacy of the ogden move
ment had been instrumental in secur,
ing this position for him and hat we
hoped the position was one which would
pay him handsomely. We thought we
Were saying something to please our
brother of The News Our readers can
understand u surprise, then, when
The News of the next day came back
at The Messenger in a half column Cd
tor1al OF most savage nature. talk:ne
ABOUT "evil TO him who evil thinks
and the furnishing of the editor of this
paper with a text book OH ethics" all
because we expressed the hope that
his alleged change OF field of labor
would be accompanied with additional
pecuniary advantages. One would
think from the way our good brother
wrote that it was an insult to intimate
mat ne expected compensation for his
literary work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
A COUGH

The cough that holds on
in spite of all remedies needs
energetic and above all thor
ough treatment. A mere
cough mixture won't do.
Root out the cold that causes
the cough.
How? SCOTS Emulsion.
Why SCOTS Emulsion?
Because it stops the irrita-
ton, soothes the tissues and
heals the affected membranes.
When3 Right away
SCOTS Emulsion begins to
help with the first dose.
Wen send you a sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oo Pearl Street. New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

Probably General Corbin just would
not have dared to marry while ear
ing Uncle Sans uniform had not the
lady been worth a million.-Atlanta
Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

Tt is il order for Mr.. Loeb to make
an apology to Mr.. Glenn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13

savors too strongly of mere horse play
the fun is OF a satisfactory order The
'specialties" by four members OF the cast
are not at all up 10 the standard set in
the action Of the play itself.
The story Is almost told by the title
OF the piece. The true love OF an artist
OF New York for the daughter OF an
Adirondack guide is interfered with by
hard luck IN many gulses. but ultimately
triumphs smooth chap with a bad
record as a counterfeiter. contralto
voiced adventures. n detective posing as
an "lnclter OF public interest and ad-
vancing the merits of "Soaplet" and the
immediate family Of the heroine-the
father. mother and oster-brother-make
up the principal action OF the play. The
comedy element is supplied by the de-
tective and two street characters a news
boy and his girl
The work OF Miss Jewell Harrell as
Mrs. Burgoyne," the adventures. is
most commendable the part being played
with moderation whore IL might easily be
over acted Miss Ethel Milton as the
heroine is satisfactory. though the oppor-
tunities I'm the part are strangely few and
far between.
The male roles are adequately filed.
there being scarcely a weak point in the
entire cast Of male characters S. Cabell
Halsey as the hero does his work in a
satisfying manner and at times displays
ability that should some time lead him
on TO larger opportunities. The villain.
Darrow. is well represented by James
c. OMEN and at no time IL the part made
too STACEY. Charles Young makes merry
In his role as Jasper Daubs. the detective
and when busy I'm the interests Of Soap
let contrives 10 fairly convulse the au-
dience
The scenic effects are admirable, the
opening scene In the Adlrondacks being
excellent and the lighting especially good
The scenes I'm New York are well handled
and the mechanical devices introduced are
satisfactory. A race between an auto
mobile and a bicycle furnishes excitement
a'plenty and a shooting affair conducted
over various ridge poles and roof coplngs
fills the parquet with smoke and the more
susceptible I'm the audience with trepida-
ton.
In brief the play is we'll acted. we'll
staged and well managed. Tho order
preserved at-the park this season is ex-
cellent and gratifying The theatre has
certainly started in It's season we'll and
II bids fair to make a strong play for
popular favor during the winter
Next week. Thou Shalt Not XIII"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13
MAINE VOTE
HEAVIEST
FOR IS YEARS

Portland. Me. Sept. 1s.-The Republl
cans exceeded their expectations in the
state election yesterday in carrying the
state for William T. Cobb Of Rockland,
the candidate for governor. by plu-
rality OF about $4,000 over Cyrus w.
Davis OF watervllle. his Democratic op-
ponent.
Complete returns will not be received
for several days but 300 out Of 522 cities.
towns and plantations gave Cobb 80, 7Ob,
Davis Ss. s.Se9 Same places in 1900 gave
Hm (R) 81, ,7O5. Lord CD.) 2s3O2. These
returns show Republican gain of about
is per cent. and a Democratic gain OF
about 81 per cent. over 1900
The vote for governor was the largest
since 1883. In the light OF prediction
with the result. The Republicans placed
Cobbs plurality az $4,000. and the leaders
were overjoyed last night in having those
figures exceeded by 10000.
The Democrats stated yesterday that
II the Republican plurality Of 1884 Of
four years ago was reduced by one vote
that they should regard II as a Democratic
victory Up TO a late hour last night no
statement could be obtained from any
OF the Democratic leaders
All four OF the Republican members
Of congress were reelected Amos l.
Allen, I'm the First and Charles z. Little
field in the Second. were returned by
practically the same pluralities as In
1900. while In the Third Congressman r.
c. Burleigh ran ahead Of his vote OF four
years ago. In the Fourth district Con-
gresham Llewllyn Powers was reelected
by about $500, compared with $500 two
years ago.
The Democrats made slight gains In
both branches OF the Legislature, but not
enough 70 effect the recollection OF United
States Senator Eugene Hale.
There were several spirited contests for
Sheriff i'm several OF tho counties, the
Democrats ro-electing Sheriff Pennel I'm
Cumberland county, while John L. Cum
mings the party candidate. won In An
droscoggin county 6. A. Smith, the Re
publican candidate in Somerset county.
has q plurality.
At n late hour last night Gov. Hill tele-
graphed President Roosevelt and Chair
man Cortelyou. claiming the state by
20 900
The vote was the heaviest cast since
1855
While the various county contests were
bitter and hard fought general interest
was nxed on the probable plurality for
Mr.. Cobb the Republican candidate, the
Democrats aiming 10 reduce II below the
81. 600 OF 1900 and the Republicans deter
mined 90 prevent a falling on To these
ends the leaders put forth every sfrort.
especially I'm the large cities and towns
Early returns showed that both parties
had made gains over the election of 1910.
/ II was also seen that the Democrats had
outstripped the Republicans in many In
| stances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13
IMPERIAL THEATRE,

The second week Of the Providence
Stock company opened at the Imperial
last night
The pis:e was "Incog." b. Charles
Dickson. well known writer of com
sdics, and was seen for the first time In
thls city
"IncoE" is contraction OF the word
'incognito" and means, according TO
Webster. In disguise" and really the
blonde wig and beard OF Mr.. Williams.
who took the part Of Tom Stanhope last
nisht. caused all tho trouble and made
the foundation for the hilariously funny
comedy.
One would hardly think an author csuid
build such a clever play about q blonde
wig and beard. yet these same hirsuto
appliances caused almost as much trouble
as Bryan did In the Democratic conven-
tIon.
/ Young Tom Stanhope Is IN love with
chs beautiful attendant OF his fathers
~Grd His dyspepuc papa, General Stan
hope. Interpreted by Mr. ben Graham.
docs not favor this. bat has decided in
his own mind that hls son shall marry
his ward and no one else.
Then comes the deeply laid plot when
etanhope dons the blonde beard and hair.
shioh disguise renders him, unknow-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

This week Manager Batcheller offers
the Merry Maiden Burlesquers as the at
traction, and IL is one that needs no in
PRODUCTION TO the patrons or this house
The company is always up-to-date in all
that goes TO make UP a rst-class vaude-
Vile entertainment
Two large audiences greeted this organ
ization yesterday. The opening number
on the bill was a musical melange en-
titled The Merry Maidens at the French
Ball" In this Sam Rice. Billy Spencer
and Charley Van. trio OF comedians.
and Miss Nellie Hanly were the most
prominent They were assisted by a
corps OF pretty girls who appeared In
handsome costumes.
Miss Patti Carney opened the olio with
coon songs and made a decided hit. She
was followed by the HATS, Dan and
Jessie, the well known musical team. who
have new act that met with the APP
proval Of the audiences.
Charley and Fanny Van, in parodies.
songs and puns, have n style OF their
own that is original and certainly pleas
ing.
The Flying Rathbons. three In number,
are the most expert gymnasts seen here
for years. Their act IL thrilling. but they
do their work with ease and grace.
Miss Nellie Hanly closes the olio with
spond 20 a number OF encores In fact
every number on the bill was heartily en-
cored yesterday.
I'm South Dakota" was given as the
closing number and in this all took part.
There was fun from start TO finish. This
excellent bill can be enjoyed every af-
ternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13
|.'.ghe gheatre5.'.


ingly. exactly alike in appearance to
From this moment the ball is set roll
lns ana cbe ludicrous situation follows
another m quick succession. The audi
ence hardly 6ctc over laughing at one
br!cre another takes place and for the
three acts II is the miXiest kind OF n
condition and one would think a strainer
might be used 10 get matters Strengthened
out. Mistaken Identities run rife and the
three twins" connect with more trouble
than comes to any three ordinary NOR
tails.
Finally after affairs get TO be serious
and II looks as II someone OF the three
twins was doomed 10 spend their life in
a foolish factory Ohe last scene takes
place in sanitarium) certain disclosures
are made, which let's I'm the sunlight and
all ends quite as IL should end Young
Stanhope gets the girl OF his choice and
everybody else. almost, seem 10 have ar
ranged life hitch-up or get back their
OWN
Mr.. williams as Tom Stanhope. was
seen In his cleverest line OF work-comedy
for this really is his forte, while Miss
Reed was charmingly original and natur-
al as Kate Armitage. the nancoe Of
Tom. She Is indeed Irresistible and
rises to each occasion, serious or other
wise. as II comes 10 her.
Mr.. Graham. as General Stanhope was
particularly good as the dyspeptic father
OF Tom. and his acting was artistic TO a
fault While Miss Andrews as the "al-
ways crying Mrs. Winters. was one Of
the cleverest bits OF character work seen
I'm Providence for long time. Miss Bur
ton was chic and hypnotic, II you
please I'm her work, and Mr.. Howard
made good as Dr. Hartman. the superin-
tendent OF the sanitorum. Miss Boland
while her part was not prominent one.
did IL charmingly
AT the close OF the second act Mr.. Will
liams was called 10 the curtain and an
usher handed 20 Mr.. Graham a tiny box
and a letter. The box contained a hand
some gold monogram ring set with dia-
monds and inscribed Success 70 a
Prince. This Mr Graham presented TO
Mr.. Williams reading meanwhile the
contents OF the letter which told that the
gift 10 NAL" was from his host OF men
friends about the city and wishing him
all success. Mr. Williams was completely
taken by surprise. but I'm few well
chosen words thanked the friends who
had 80 remembered him.
'Incog" will be seen the balance OF the
week with matinees on today Thursday
and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13

three topliners that go on considerably
before s o'clock. In spite OF last evening s
heat, the audience was unusually demon
strative and applause was vigorous and
frequent.
Undoubtedly the chief drawing card OF
the bill was Charles Hawtrey, the cele-
brated English star. late OF "A Message
from Mars" Mr. Hawtrey is one OF the
most finished actors before the public
today and his presence In vaudeville Is OF
great moment He was given n royal
reception last evening and his work held
The closest attention from beginning TO
end He presented "A one-act play, Time
Is Money" by Mrs Hugh He'll and Ar
thur Cecil The theme was remarkably
bright and the dialogue exceptionally
witty. Mr.. lfawtrey displayed the same
finesse which made his acting I'm "A Mes
sage from Mars so greatly admired. lie
scored each point with the delicate pre-
cision OF the true artist and his work
was admittedly n decided treat
He was capitsly supported by Miss
Dorothy Hammond a very striking and
charming actress, and Miss Mona Har-
rison. Those favorite blackface come.
dams Mcintyre ard Heath were given
a rousing welcome, for they have not been
seen IN Providence for hve years. They
appeared In their funny sketch, THE
Georgia Mlnstrels." with which their
name is Identified. and which IL now being
developed into n musical comedy In which
they will star soon. These men are not
only extraordinarily successful as ex-
tractors of laughter. bat they give Nv
usually artistic pieces % character act
ing The audisncs lsughtsd at sverythins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13

The regular season OF the Providence
Opera house was inaugurated last evening
with the presentation Of THE Little
Princess" a poetic little play written by
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett from her
children's story Of Sara Carew.
The opening week will have three NATL
nees, Wednesday Friday and Saturday
st which bargain prices OF admission VIII
prevail.
1.-The Little Princess" was seen here last
season and the present company Is prac-
tically new throughout II Is headed by
Miss Leonie Darmon as Sara. the Little
Princess. with Miss Mathilde Wening as
the hateful Miss Minchen. whose young
girls boarding school Is little Sara's
abiding place under conditions that suffer
a marked change when Miss Mincnen dis
covers that the flow OF gold from Sara g
father has ceased.
The pretty play received a warm well
come last evening the scene whore the
Ens: Indian servants OF the mysterious
neghbor next door transform Saras
miserable garret into a cosy corner OF the
most cosy sort imaginable. receiving. rs
always. the especial approval of the au-
dience. The stage settings OF this trans
formation, as well as the circumstances
leading Up 10 II, are calculated 10 delight
an audience whose sympathies are by this
time pretty thoroughly aroused by the
events preceding
The new cast gives an acceptable rem
nights audience was notable for the pres
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13

Connolly took the house by storm. Miss
Maggie Brady, as Alice Brophy. was all
that could be asked for. and her nlake-up
as a bowery girl was we'll In keeping Her
song and dance also received warm
applause.
The other prominent roles were all well
taken, especially that OF c. F. Lorraine
as Abe Nathans. the pawnbroker; w. A.
Paul as Mr. Arkwright. a detective;
Joseph Attention as Jim Farreen, whose
fingers adhered to many articles OF value,
and A. V. Johnson as George Benson. the
villain, who after much scheming was
brought TO justice, his pals being his
accusers. The company as a whole is
one OF unusual competence and no doubt
will play 20 good houses throughout their
stay
The management announces as its next
attraction Miss Lottie williams In only
a Shop Girl"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-13
THE PINE RIDGE CAMP.
Work Continues 10 Prove Efficient and
Many PatIents Are Discharged.

The reports coming from the Pine Ridge
Camp for Consumptives at Foster at the
present time indicate a most satisfactory
state OF affairs. The work continues to
be splendidly carried out and during the
summer months the success Of the treat
ment conducted at the camp has been
most gratifying. The fresh air treatment I
has been augmented by the Introduction
OF tuberculin enti-toxine. the newly de-
veloped serum treatment, the latter being
used at the option Of the patient or med
ical advisor
The camp Is still greatly IN need OF
financial assistance as the increase In
the number of applicants has made the
enlargement OF accommodation facilities
imperative and this can only be brought
about through the raising OF necessary
funds. All contributions towards the sup
port OF the camp are TO be forwarded 10
DIR. w II. Peters, 81 Waterman street