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SHOT WHILE ASLEEP
FARMER KILLED BY UNKNOWN
PERSON OR PERSONS NEAR
x A r K A N A.
Sam Sasley Murdered, and Window
Blind Cut Away So as to
Get At Him.
HE DiEO ALMOST INSTANTLY

TeXarkana, July 1.-Sam E,asley, a
well-knoWn farmer and cattleman, was
assassinated while in bed al his home
three miles north of here, at three
O'Clock yesterday morning by some TN
known party. Easley was asleep near
a west front window, and the assas-
sin first cut away the blind from this
window with some sharp instrument
With the blind cut away and the
moonlight streaming down upon him,
the unconscious man slept calmly on,
and probably never felt the shot that
killed him His murderer must have
held the point of his weapon close to
the victim head. as the face and
scalp were badly powder burned.
The bullet. of IS calbre. entered
the ear and lodged in the brain. Eas-
few seconds.
His wife was in the room, sleeping
the shot. She did not get sight of
the assassin. who had quickly fled.
and there is no clue to his identity.
Coroner Ninson held an inquest to-
day and the jury returned a verdict
of death at the hands of party I'M
known
Easley had resided here abo,.,
twenty years. He leaves wife and
six children. His career here had
been somewhat stormy. and he had
much litigation in the courts. He ha :
"a large number Of bitter enemies, bat
suspicion of his murder does not rest
or any of them.
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FIRST DELIVERY OF ICE.

The new Consmers Ice company be-
gan the delivery of ice to their Gus
toners this morning and the seven
new wagons of the. compny did fine
mornings business The ice was made
last night, the first amount frozen be-
ing fifty tons. and promptly at 7
O'Clock this morning the wagons load
ed up. The first ice made by the com.
pany was clear and pure, and of the
very best kind. The plant was erect
ed by the DeLaVergn company of New
York, with Mr.. Ed n. Rosse.l as con-
structing engineer. The plant has
been under construction for the past
four months and is one Of the best in
the state The Consumers will be un-
der the management of Sennett Sea
brook of this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
AMUSEM ENTS.
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The Boston Ideal Opera company
presented "Olivette" at Forest park
last night to fair-sized audience and
pleased immensely. The opera af-
fords more room for genuine amuse-
ment than any of the shows yet pro-
dued by the company and the various
in their parts. The baseball game be-
tween Natchez and Pine Bluff was
cleverly burlesQued and afforded
much amusement. The beautiful
opera of Martha" will be presented
performance put on by the company
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
GETS INTO ACTION
VLADlY OSTOCk SQUADRON DOES
BUSINESS OFF KOREAN
COAST.
Sunk "A Steamer and a Schooner
SheIied Settlement, and
scooteo Away.
DASHED INTO GEN SAN HAR4OR.

Toxic, July 1.-The Russian Vladt.
voStok squadron, accompanied by tor
pedo boats, appeared off Gen San,
on the east coast of Korea Torpedo
boats entered Gen San harbor, shelled
the settlement and sunk a small
steamer and a small schooner. The
torpedo boats left the harbor A total
OF 200 shells were fired into the set.
tlement, but no serious damage was
done.
Later the VladivoStok squadron,
consisting of three cruisers, one tor,
pedO boat destroyer and nine torpedo
boats, was reported off An Hen, about
fifteen miles to the east Of Gen San,
proceeding in a southerly direction.
It's destination is not known
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
HARRY MYERS OPENS CAMPAIGN

Cushman, July Hon. Harry II.
Myers, Republican nominee for GOV.
ernor opened the campaign Ne Il yes
terday with an address to the iseput-
lican clubs of Independence county.
Republicans came to town from all
part of the county and from adjoining
counties, and when the speaking be-
gan, at o'cock, the grove surround
ing the speakers stand was filled with
the largest crowd the town has ever
taken care Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

stated things as they actually are peo-
pie would not listen to him. do not
give this as an apology for lying, but
it is fact that the audiences OF today
demand sensationalism. They want to
be impressed by big and extraordinary
things. and the preacher must supply
this demand This necessitates exag-
Serated statements. The audience is
attracted to them, discounts them,
and accepts them at their real worth,
while without exaggeration they would
never have noticed them.
The minister who understands the
psychology of the crowd can easily see
how eXaggeration governs a multitude.
The swaying of a crowd in different
and clubs. The congregation sue
cumbs TO this government and really
loves to be mastered.
Plain Truth Rejected?
DR.. Lawrence paused for a mD::len at.
studied the faces ci the young mon to
whom he had been speoki 70, ,nen con
tinued in the same straln
"A congregation attention fa:.s off
ii the sermon is on its own level, he
said 1T does not like to debate or
reason. and objects to being compelled
to reason The members of cOngre-
cation are never able to appreciate the
truth when placed in doctrinal rea-
tions. So the popularity of a minister
depends on his power to impress mis-
hearers with such language that they
will spread his message of their own
accord
The fearful preacher has no place
in the pulpit nowadays People de-
spise him They would rather have
frowns and scowIs than overworked
tenderness or sloppy sentimentalism.
Others Take Exception.
Other pastors were quick to combat
DIR. Lawrence's statements. Rev.
James S. Stone, pastor of St. James
Episcopal church. said: when a
man has real message to deliver
the world will listen, without any OF
the tricks or arts used to draw a
crowd
Rev. J. A. Rondthaler of the EngIe
wood Presbyterian church said: Let
a preacher establish a reputation as \
speaker of truth and he will not need
to employ sensationalism.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
INVITATION.

We take pleasure in announcing
that the Consumers Ice plant will be
in full operation On Monday. July 4,
1904.
All stock holders in particular, and
the public generally, are cordially in.
vited to visit the plant on that day
and inspect same.
Yours respectfully, etc,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Consumers Ice and Coal Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
PENNSYLVANlA'S VOTE.
May Go to Parker if He Shows
Strength.

Pittsburg, July by Sunday eve
ming all. or nearly all, of the Pennsyl-
yania delegates to the Democratic ma
tiOnal convention will be in St Louis.
Up to the present Col James Gufrey,
who will direct and control the dele
cation in casting it's vote, has refused
to indicate any preference for any one
of the gentlemen whose names will be
presented to the convention He has
said repeatedly that the delegates
from Pennsylvania will go to ST Louis
prepared only to cast their votes when
they have become convinced, after
canvass Of the situation as to who Will
be the strongest and safest man to
lead the party this year.
Col. Guffey returned to Pittsburg
from the east today and declined to
see Geo. F. Parker of New York, who
has been awaiting the arrival OF the
PENNSYLVANIA leader. Mr.. Parker has
been in Pennsylvania several days,
making a strenuous effort to work up
sentiment in favor of ex-President
Cleveland and it was in this interest
that he sought an interview with Cot.
Guffev.
although Guffey has maintained a
complete silence as to who will ulti-
mately receive the sixty-eieht votes of
PENNSYLVANIA. Publishers Press rep
resentative was given assurance by
one of Col. Guffev's closest associates
and political lieutenants that under
no circumstances will the vote Of this
state be given to either Cleveland or
Hearst.
The statement, while less explicit as
to who holds the favor OF PennsyIya-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
BYRON c. FOWLES
SUCCEEDS Mr.. POLLiTr AS MAN.
AGER LIGHT AND WATER
COMPANY.
Retiring Manager Presented With a
Handsome Cane by Employees
Of Company.

Mr.. l., I. Pollitt, for some years
manager of the Pine Bluff Light and
Water company of this city yesterday
finished his work as manager of the
company and his resignation was &C.
cepted. Mr.. Pollitt was succeeded
today by Byron c.. Fowles of
Richmond, Va. Mr. Pollitt was pre-
sented with a handsome cane as an
appreciation of his work by the EN-.
ployes of the company. The card on
the cane bore this inscription:
l.. I. Pollitt, Manager-Dear Sir:
1t is with a feeling Of sincere regret
that we, your employees, are brought
face to face with the fact that you
sever your connection with this com.
pany today. And as token of our
appreciation of your many kindnesses.
and the esteem we have for you we
present this cane, and with it our best
wishes for your future welfare and
success. Yours very truly,
w A. LEE,
J. E. FRANCIS.
J. A. SPARKLING,
c. NEEL BELL,
F. M. BAKER,
w. c. WILLIAMS,
r. SWARTZ,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
WILL INCREASE POWER.

A deal has been consummated
whereby the Citizens Light and Trans
it company has purchased additional
machinery for use at the plant of the
company. Since the new cars were
put into service more power has been
needed to run the system and the ma
'chinery will be installed in few
days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

MIA at this time, broadty hntcd thai
the first choice is Mayor Mcclellan of
New York. and. next, Former Attorney
General Harmon Of Ohio Wilt suit thu
Pennsylvania delegation.
Should Judge Alton r. Parker dcvel.
Op such strength when The baIlOting
begins. as 10 annul the chances OF Me
Pennsylvania vote
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
A HEARTY RESPONSE
IT,,
MADE 9y THE RAILROAD BOYS
TO TIE REQUEST FOR HELP
FOR THE Y. Nj. e.. A.
s~i.:-
They Subscribed Over 500 More
Than Was Asked Of Them
AS Their Proportion.
oVER $500 THE AMOUNT RAISED

| The railroad boys came to time IN
reat style on the Y. NJ. c. A. propo-
3itiOn. The canvass for the $500 as
Nheir proportion of the funds neces-
ary to insure the support of the
lotion Belt Railway and the $500
ash and the $4,000 library from Miss
Ielen B. Gould, has been more than
aised, the amount already raised be
sGo7.25.
The railroad boys We're determined
meet the demand, although it was
ressing some of them rather severe
+. as they had lost some time, owing
the shops being closed down for
bout ten days and working short
ours at present.
The manner in which they took hold
the proposition ertainly is credita-
lie to them. Secretary Richardson
ppointed a committee Of three men
B assist in the canvass-Engineer
raves, chairman Brakeman J. &.
hil,ips. nd Conductor Shell The re-
bits show that they did good work.
"a Engineer Graves and Secretary
Richardson. on Monday and Tuesday,
ade a personal solicitation among
sAop and train men. and it is largely
dne to Mr.. Graves determined efforts
never give up quality" that the
h y was so easily raised. The rail-.
rDad men are deserving of great
ktedit for he liberal manner in which
ley responded to the first call tor
e support of a railroad association.
International Secretary Fred b.
bipp. Architect Sanders, State Secre-
Try Scofield and S. w. Moore Of Lit
Rock were in the city Thursday
Id drew the plans for the remodel
of the Merrill Institute building
the use of the association. Ar
Eject Sanders is now at work on the
hns and in about a week will be
hdy to announce them to the general
J. bile
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
PETRIFIED BODY is UNEARvHED,
Stone Form of Man Is Dug From Bank
Of Illinois Creek.

Bloomington, ILL.,, July 1.-The pet
ritied body of aman was dug up on the
banks of a creek near Leroy. The out,
lines of the body are plainly marked,
and the petrificatlon is perfect A
mark on the eye leads to the be ef
that the man was killed by an Indian
arrow. The body weighs Goo pounds.
It is being viewed by thousands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
POOL ROOM OPENS MONDAY

SIMON Bloom of the local turf ex-
change announces that the pool room
will open for business next Monday,
July 4. Arrangements have been
made by means of private telegrams
to get the results of the races and
business will be done as usual.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

1 a preacher does not exaggerate
Eill have no audience. l make a
Efor pulpit exaggeration."
Ssaid Rev w. M. Lawrence OF the
I'D Baptist church in the course OF
ture to University of Chicago di-
students Tuesday afternoon.
Lawrence spoke on "The Modern
ter and His Hearers and sur
the students by a defense of
fiOnalism which he justified on
pund that spiritual truths must
fen home to the hearts of the
tchurch-goer by arguments that
zeal to the Imagination as we'll
Ae reason. DR.. Lawrence did
prove of the conditions as ne
= them to exist. merely contenting
i by saying that the preachers
NE governed by the demands OF
6pngregation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
IN THE COURTS.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses.
7. Henry Smith, aged tWentyfour,
and Miss Eva X. Roost, aged twenty,
of Pine Bluff.
f. II. Flavin, aged thirty-four. OF
Warren and Miss Fannie r.. Monasco,
aged twenty-three. of Searcy.
Charlie Mann, aged tWenty-four, and
Miss Sue Yates, aged eighteen. of
Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

Don't disappont your mother and
father by treating home as lodging
house and themselves as persons to
be worked for all you can get out of
them, without any return in love or
consideration or companionship.-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
cAlLDREN's DAY.

There will be childrens day SER
vice at the Second Presbyterian
church on the forenoon of next Sun
day. There will be no preaching. as
DR.. Alexander has been called to Lit
He Rock to preach on that day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
EATS TAckS TO END HIS LIFE.

Lancaster, Ohio, July l-Frank
Chloepeck, aged 13, an inmate of the
boys industrial home, attempted sui.
eide by swallowing handful of carpet
tacks. He is in critical condition.
but the physicians think he will re-
cover The lads home is in Toledo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

i2a''t persuade yourself that those
or""r. melancholy feelings YOU are a
nartn to are anything more than the
growing pains" of heart and mind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

Do"'t forget that the cook book and
the thimble ara more important in the
long run than the novel and the
opera glass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01

A woman is supremely happy when
she has convinced a man he is wrong
in his ideas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
OUR COLONIAL TRADE
IhTNc L.
is INCREASING.

There is no denying the fact that
our trade with our non contiguous 81
colonial territories has Increased very
largely since the requirement Of these
It rritories and is still increasing. The
OF commerce and labor has completed
the record of this trade to March II,
so thai the following interesting com
parison can be made of the nine
months OF the fiscal year and the same
period Of 1898 fiscal year:
Nine Months Ending March 81.
Shipped to 1898 1904
Hawaii .. $4,299o 900 $9072,6 $50
Porto Rico -. 1,311, ,125 S,%G0, ,8S;
Philippines. 75,772S 3,651 $40
Received from
Hawaii. s10,954 ,6&9 S14.Ol3,650
Philippines -. 2,74o,034 9,S63, ls3
Porto Rico. 7S5,124 6,531 ,514
Alaska, merchandise. -. 1866. 1870
Alaska, gold-our own. $500, ,50l
Caum and Trehula. -, l23,S7O
The 1904 nine-month shipments to
and receipts from, Of merchandise
| only aggregate $G6,7S1,21S (an in
crease over 1903, nine months. of about
81 900 ,00OD. which the $5,SO6,5O1 OF
American gold from Alaska form to.
| tai trade between the mainland and
these territories, for 1904 nine months
of So ,5S7,510. This result for the fist
! three quarters of the fiscal yeac, as.
sures us of a total trade of fully $780,
COO, 900 for the full year.
The chief value to the mainland of
this trade, is the exchange of nlcr-
| chandise. That means work for the
factories of the mainland In that
direction, the 1904 nine months ship
ments to and from, divide as follows:
| Merchandise shipments
from =. $4O,914, ,597
| Merchandise shipments
TO-. Z3,oub,tZl
Total shipments. G6,7Sl ,2lS
When our books are closed for the
| fiscal year the merchandise shipments
total will be $9O,OO0,OOO or more
Compare that with 1898 and bear in
mind that we are only beginners in
colonial development.
WALTER j. BALLARD
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
Must Supply Demand.

1ggeration in the pulpit is en-
sSallowable." declared Rev. DR..
Zee. ''If the modern minister
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-01
WHITE LIE PIETY AID?
EV. LAWRENCE TELLS DIVINITY
STUDENTS PASTORS MUST
ExAGGERATE.

PatIonalism in the Pulpit Is Said to
*Be Demanded by the Church
qoers.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
ARMENIAN MASSACRE
TURKS DESTROY A NUMBER OF
VILLAGES AFTER SLAYlNG
THE INHABITANTS.

Paris. May 13.-An official dispatch
to the foreign Office from Constantine
pie confirms the reports that Turkish
troops have burned villages through
out the Sassoun district Of Armenia,
killing the inhabitants. The French
ambassador, NJ. Constans, has Joined
with the Russian ard British ambas-
sadors in sending consuls to Erzeroum
in the hope of limiting the destruction
and blocdshed.
However. the Official advices, al
though brief, indicate that the work Of
exterminating the Armenians occupy
Ing the mountainous district of Sas-
soun is practically accomplished. The
Turkish methods appear to have been
much the same as those adopted dur
ing the Armenian massacres. The
Official reports do not give exact de-
tails as to the number of towns burned
and people killed, but they show that
the action of the Turks has been sweep
Ing. The French authorities were ad-
vised some time ago that Turkey was
taking advantage OF Russia's preoccu-
patton in the Far East and intended
to adopt decisive course toward the
rebellious Armenians.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
eleHrEeN HUNDRED TON VESSEL
STRIKES A RUSSIAN NINE
AND IS DESTROYED.
DISASTER OCCURS WHILE FLEET
WAS ENGAGED IN CLEAR.
ING THE hAReoR.
IMMENSE DOCKS AND PIERS At
PORT DALNY BLOWN UP
~ RUSSIANS.

Toxic, May 17.-The Japanese dis
patch boat Miyako has been destroyed
in Kerr bay by striking q submerged
mine. Two of the crew were killed
and twenty-five wounded.
The Miyako was lost while assisting
in the operations of clearing the Rus
sian mines from Kerr bay, northeast
Of Talienwan bay. on which Port Dalny
is situated. Admiral Kataoka, COM
mander Of the Third squadron, re-
turned there Sunday with a detach-
ment Of his squadron, protecting two
flotiilas of torpedo boats which had
been detailed to complete sweeping
the harbor by the removal of mines.
Five mines were discovered and ex-
ploded and the work was being sus-
pended for the day when the Miyako
struck an undiscovered mine, which
exploded with tremendous force under
her stern on the port side and inflicted
immense damage on the hull. The
Miyako sank in twenty-five minutes.
Two sailors were killed and twenty
two men were wounded. The rest of
the crew were rescued.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
RETIRE OLD BISHOPS
RADICAL ACTION RECOMMENDED
BY COMMITTEE At METH.
ooisT CONFERENCE.

Los Angeles. Cal, May 14.-After a
secret session lasting over ten hours
and marked by periods Of great con-
fusion the committee on episcopacy of
the Methodist general conference ad-
journed after midnight after having
definitely decided, it is reliably stated,
70 retire i've Of the present bishops be-
cause of age and ineffectiveness and
TO choose six and probably eight new
bishops. The action is said to be with
out precedent in the history Of the
church.
There is little doubt that the con-
ference will confirm the action Of the
committee, as all the prominent lead
ers are members Of the episcopacy
committee! The committees report
viii come before the general body
next Tuesday and in the meantime the
leaders Of the contending elements will
marshal their forces for tho Anal fray.
The names Of the bishops who will
be retired. II the recommendation Of
the committee 10 accepted. have not
been made public.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INDIANA DEMOCRATS INSTRUCT
THEIR DELEGATES TO VOTE
FOR NEW YORKER.

indianapolis. May 13.-The most in
teresting Democratic state convention
since 1892, when Cleveland and Isaac
p. Gray contested for the control Of
the Indiana state delegation to the ma
tional convention, was held Thursday.
The sole purpose Of the convention
was to elect delegates to the national
convention, the state convention for
nominating candidates for state Off
GERS having been called for July 20.
The feeling of the delegates was in
tense when the convention opened
Thursday. The Hearst followers had
been wrought to a high pitch of en-
thusiasm by rousing addresses by the
Rev. Sam Small Of Georgia and s..
Dwindle of Chicago. The Rev. Sam
Small advised against voting for
Parker If he was nominated.
The convention instructed the dele
gates to the national convention to
vote for Judge Parker for president
and endorsed Thomas Taggart for ma
tional committeeman.
The first test vote on the organiza-
tion of the convention showed the Par
ker forces to number 1904 and the
Hearst following 468, but the vote on
instruction for Parker was 954 to 582.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
Saturday, May IA.


Lord Curzon of Kedleston, vlcero!
and governor general of India, has n
rived in England.
A binding snow storm ragA
throughout the Michigan copper coun
try Saturday. Three inches OF SNOW
fell in Calumet.
George Lincoln Dunlap Of Chicago
one time general superintendent ~
the Chicago and Northwestern falf
road, is dead in Paris.
A boys life is twice as valuable ~ "
that of a girl, according to decls% ,r
by Judge Adams of the Essex coun'
circuit court at Newark, N. J.
Eastern railroad managers nav s.s
come to the relief of Chicago snlppg.s hs
by announcing that they Will sss .sss
business at lake rates until the s'''As
Of masters and pilots is ended. g..
James A. Hinson, president a .aS .as
National Car Coupler company a,s sus
one Of the most prominent lnvensm, pt,v
Of car coupling devices in the coun.';% =
is dead of appendicitis at his nome =
Chicago.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
CAUGHT IN AMBUSH
SEVENTEEN AMERICANS, INcLUD.
ING TWO OFFICERS, ARE
SLAIN BY MoRos.

Manila, May 12.-Lieutenant Win
field Harper and thirty-nine men Of the
Seventeenth United States infantry
were caught on May 8 in an ambush
by several hundred Moros. Two Amer
ican officers and fifteen men were
killed and five men were wounded.
The ambush occurred at Simpatem,
OF the east shore of Lake Liguasan,
island Of Mindanao.
The officers killed in the ambush
were First Lieutenant Harry A. Wood
ruff, and Second Lieutenant Joseph H.
Hall, both of the Seventeenth infantry.
Lieutenant Woodruff was born in
Indiana and entered the service from
the state of New York. Lieutenant
Hall was born in Alabama and was
promoted to his lieutenancy from the
rAnks
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-19
Friday, Nav 13.

Secretary Taft has left Washington
for a vacation Of ten days in the Adj.
rondack mountains.
The Frisco road will gain entry into
New Orleans over the tracks Of the
Mississippi Valley road.
Governor Herrick of Ohio has or
dered a courtmartial in connection
with the recent riots at Springfield, at
the time the negro Dickson was
lynched. i
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison Easton. .
sister Of the late President BENJAMIN
Harrison. is dead at the old family
residence at North Bend, suburb Of
Cincinnati.
Mrs. Katherine Bullard, seventy.
eight years old, a sister-in.law Of
Henry Ward Beecher, is dead at ID
dianapolis. She lived in Helena. Mont.
several years ago.
The Illinois appellate court has a.
llrmed the sentence fining seventeen
members of the Northern Illinois Soll
Coal association $500 for participation
in an illegal combination.