davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21
Hidden In sight.

4 new form uc hide and sock
which is ',h.U.iaA i'll sight is a very
pretty game. .\li nlust 80 ont OF the
room evccrt ono, who then places the
thing to be found, %'irh rs Il t.lnlllc OF
Il cotton reel. SO that any one cam see
it, but will not notice it without looking
rath r hard! \ thimbe is not easily
seen on II bri-ht iron fender. and Il
reel of cotton takes II good deaf of !ind-
ing when properly placed on some
nantolprte ornament or even on the
top Of II pit,l!tt frame.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21

Annual meeting Southern Baptist
Convention and Auxiliary Societies,
Nashville, Tenn, May 1916 1904. For
the above occasion the following round
trip rates and arrangements are autho-
rized to Nashville, Tenn: One fare
plus two dollars and twenty-five cents
($2.25) for the round trip. Dates OF
Sale: May 8, 10 and II, 1904. Re
turn limit: Ten QO days from date
and for continuous passage in both
directions. Extension of limit: BY
personally depositing return portion
cf tickets with the joint agent between
the hours of s a. NJ and s p. M, not
earlier than May 10, 1904, nor later
than ten days from date ticket was
punched and upon payment of fee of
fifty (50) cents at such time, extension
of return limit to date not later than
June 6. 1904. can be secured
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21

speefsi eGe.waT -esend=sissz aieatst
rates to til nortaa est-aates anl=tsy-
rangcmants outlined below vii govern
in the sale { ene=@a. scean3.class
colonist tickets to destination shown,
and to iaternl55iate n0iH5s effected.
Ratcs-From Pine GIa@f t. Billings,
Montana $ >t5; from Pine Bluff to
Hinsda1e, Livingston, Logan and Gin
nabar, Mont $3t5Q; from Pine Bluff
to Helena. Bu,te. AIissoula ami Ana
condo.. Mon $3f5a; from Pine Bluff
to Spokane. Washington, $500; from
Pine Bluff to Portland, Ashland, Asto-
ria, Oregon Tacoma. Washington and
Vancouver. 3. G., $3.50. Dates of sale
First series March l to April 80,
1904, inclusive Secand series, Septem-
ber Is to Oetozer IS, 1904, inclusive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21

S. NJ. Dickey, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21

Town Lot Sale-FeRsenthal, Ark,
April 27-2S, 1904, For the above occa-
sion the following round trip rates
and arrangements are authorized to
Camden. Arkansas: Round trip ratei
Pine Bluff, $3.50. Dates of sale:
Agents ncrth IF Camden will sell for
train No. 3 of April 27, 1904. Return
limit: All tickets to be limited to
April 80, 1904
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21
CHIN ESE KITES.

One ~ tI.c Fantastic shapes tsch L.,
ts" il">v"rH J>inGdou'.
'i1aH haHz. oe America ~" ter}-eIever
81 ti4t na. .taf=al tying Kites, but thes
-. .....zt ee=a.Hr.4 Wih lie boys OF In
f.;I=I II ,e.==s,.55s .,e.t a;s~ # China =Hatst=
t.y IN he >trta..s- Of rcl>iH@. tHa maIl
i.-e :u. ti1.&e st ...".@ have attained =
t.'.s1. dc@"r" ot perfection. :" fon'i
.. ti:o i,oHie = tins, rastjme that
tH-arsls 5rm ao.9e of their
pa,sf iueltari-.z; haiiel"E-. 0H these oc=
T., iH% he Whole population turns out
e},-t7=.a..,a e::tts seeks The open country
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21

Sp.#at r.e Nay s4eeul class cf.it.
ist r@raz. ta 1aa. gn.g- rHe following
rates aesI aaa4et4eat5 are authorize:
eel liz ~.5a on.aaar zac4al class
.4.-al e...ee - SH. francisco Sa.
rai .a.a ~ N.-.',. aaI @1l pc =,
c4st.H.1. o4.ea ana SaIt Iaf>e & y,
jsa f..a.=.r #.omi.@ . slso t. p es-
cott aaa Pla#H.H. Ai@esa. o,.5 all ;tlHt-
medlsa t-.af~ ~ direct lines - VII II
tifa rC@aaIra aeaeaf-c,@ss rates aee hizh-
er. HE ~as4a rate =44#4 apffHt such
branch ta. points - ordinarily take
the Ca3a-r -r:tia common point rate. Tho
rate VIII H. SaQ.e9 Fi9~t ~eries daily
Narca l Ia April -. 3aaf inclusive,
Secrni =s4tfes. dzliy $ 9temhzr ID n
Oetobalsl 5.#fsO1. IL ..sye.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21


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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-21
0:ic ef tiv Trials of His Trade.

Small Re}art WIS in the kitchen
hammering away. "carpenterinG, he
called it. and making a great deal of
noise
When suddenly the noise ceased,
mamma called out to him:
whats the natter. Robby:"
II hit the wrong nail" sobbeJ s
stitleG little voice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
SLOCUM MAN LICENSED.
Engineer of Burned Steamer Eron-
Grated bu INSPECTOR.

Benjamin F. Conklin. the chief engineer Of
the steamer General Slocum, which burned
June Il, after rehearing hero yesterday
before Captain Ira Harris. the Supervising In
sTector of Steamboats, for the Port of New
York. had his license. which had been revoked
by the former inspectors. restored to him. There
Wa no evidence to show that he had been
negligent in his duty.
The clause on which the former inspectors
based their right 10 revoke Conklin's license
that he had been grossly negligent when
told of the fire that he did not see that the
hose for the steam fire pump had been prop
erly connected and stretched before the water
was turned on. and that the hose being full Of
kinks, burst. Captain Harris, in his cross-eX-
animation Of the witnesses. brought out the fact
not only that il not the engineers duty to
attend to the clearing of the hose. but that
given a fire pump having a twelve-inch steam
cylinder and an eight-inch water cylinder. with
a pressure of twenty pounds Of steam, 1t was
a mathematical impossibility to have more than
forty-fve pounds pressure on the hose which
burst, and which supposed to have been
tested for 100 pounds pressure
This strong point in the engineers favor, to-
gether with the apparent injustice done him
by revoking his license, won the case for him,
and Captain Harris promptly announced that
Conklins license would be restored forthwith,
there being no evidence TO show that he had
been negligent, and abundance of evidence TO
show that he had done all that any man could
do by remaining at his post until driven away
bv the flames The decision of Captain Harris
was received with great enthusiasm by all
present who had heard the testimony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
KEPT FROM INMTGRANTS.
Secretary MetcaIf Bars Too Local
4ttOrHeuS.

Commissioner Williams at Ellis Island received
dispatch yesterday from Secretary MetcaIf of the
Department Of Commerce and Labor. which an
nouHced that he had issued an order barring Her
bert +. Andrews and Lewis c. Wilton. ATTORNEYS
az NO. - Broadway, from practising at any I'm
migration station in the United States
In a pamphlet issued ny The Society for the Pro-
lection Of Italian Immigrants il is alleged that
44[FIaocl4g ne friends OF Immigrants detained on
Ellls Isand- Inc pamphlet sets forth the testi-
ii1odly OF me LAWYERS agent who exposed their al
The most recent case against Andrews and
Mhltcn which resulted in the order from Secretary
Metcalfe barring them from practice at any immi-
grafton station in The United states was announced
and The story is told 10y Ciilvanni dArca. who
allseSS mat ne was slnded out OF so by Andrews
JslEed pass for Ellis Island at the Offices of the
fttbre Line 10 get his sister Rosa who had arrived
lhat DAY on steamer. When leaving the steam
who inquired of his business al Ellis Island and
took him TO the thirteenth loor at No p WiIliam-
ST. where he alleges he met by Andrews and
hLon who agreed 10 get his sister off the island
The money was paid. and the next day. D.Arca
declares. on not getting Rosa. he returned TO The
ONCE. and, according 10 ais story was Informed
by the lawyers that Rosa had changed her name TO
nGsse4l 3a by 50 coi;lS made II necessary for an
extra charge o. so 70 gel her from the island.
- area Sass ne pad go then. and continued pay
sLHts mat reached total Of 50. Ills sister mean
while, had been ceportrd November is on the
S5eati,sHp 1ai.ii- lie demanded The return Of his
Through the society he appealed to Commissi6ner
the island. '''0'l -'0---
The Commissioner IS convinced that the men
nave tried to take advantage Of the immigrants
aha Is Pleased WITH the action Of Secretary Met
lection Of Italian Immigrants exposes number ~
apparent frauds practisec last spring and gives
eInploye Of andrews and Wilton. on the strength
OF 2 STORY or alleged sWindle. told by Italian
and made confession Of his methods, in when
ne says ne took fifty Italians to the lawyers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
RAINES AND MALBY CONFER.
They Reach an Agreement to Retain the
Places in the Senate Which They Now Hold,

State Senator John Raines. the leader Of the
Senate and Senator George r. Malby the chair
man Of the Finance Committee of the Senate, after
a three hours conference yesterday came to an
agreement whereby each will retain his present
position in the next Senate. Senator Raines later
said:
Senator Malby and have been personal friends
for many years. While my term Of Office has been
the longer Senator MaIby n has been the longer
presidency Of the Senate. Had he been insistent /
should have been glad to withdraw. but Sena-
tor Malby decided that he would devote his
attention to the caring for the finances Of the
State d position which am sure | could not All
so much credit he has filed il for the Ia ST
two years.
In view of all the circumstances it has been de-
ternined that shall retain our present nositiops
and ! shall communicate personally in the next
tons as they may want on the committees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
NEW ISLAND In THE BAY.
To Be Used for Extending Ellis
Island Immigrant Station.

Washington. Dec. 17.-Work will be begun
Immediately in the creation Of a new island IN
New-York Esrbor The United States has &C
quired an extensive plot Of ground under water
TO the northeast OF Ellis Island from the Ripa-
rian Commission of New-Jersey. The island is
10 be used as q part of the Ellis Island imInl-
grafton station serving the site for hos
pital for non-quarantina BILE contagious diseases
Congress appropriated S150,J00 FOR the con-
struction of this island more than n year and
a half ago. Immediately thereafter the Cen
trsi Railroad of New-Jcrsey instituted a suit
against Commissioner Williams in an attempt
10 Dust the government from Ellis Island. This
suit caused the suspension Of negotiations for
the purchase Of the land for the new island the
officials Of the Department of Justice fearing
that it might not be possible to obtain clear
title. There long and careful investiga-
ton, which showed that the suit of the rail-
road company lad practically no basis. and the
immigration officials were informed that clear
title could be obtained. The purchase of the
land from the Riparian Commission of New
Jersey has now been concluded. with the eX-
ception of the passing of the deeds The amount
involved in its acquisition is inconsiderable,
Work viii begin as soon as the deed has been
registered.
The sum appropriated by Congress Will Just
cover the construction Of the island itself. and
a further appropriation Will have to be made
for the construction Of the hospital buildings.
The entire cost OF construction of both island
and buildings Will be provided out Of the head
tax received by the government from incoming
immigrants. The island viii ne about midway
between Ellis and Bellows islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
CIVIL SERVICE FIGHT.
Hot Debate Orer Retirement for
Age Bill an Prospect.
rFRoM THE tribune BrREAU.]

Washington. De, 1.-THE Gilett bin providing
for the compulsory retirement of sIperannuated
government employees. which was favorably re-
ported by the House Committee Reform in the
Civil Service VIII reopen the time-honorad contro-
versy regarding reform in the system and will
preciptate lively and interesting discussion when
taken up By the House.
Colonel Hepburn. Of Iowa. with = view to opening
up the entire subject. has introduced resolution
which referred TO the Committee on Rules pro-
v!ding for the consideration OF the measure after
The recess The resolution also provides that tho
bill shall be open TO amendment This would per
nit OF Colonel Hepburn's periodical attacks on
the Civil Service system. and he may take ad-
vantage Of the opportunity by Offering an amend
ment which, II adopted. would have the effect of
rendering part at least of the Civil Service law
imperative. This is a favorite annual pastime of
the pugnacious Iowan and behind him IS a select
coterie OF House veterans who delight in taking
fall out Of the system whenever the occasion
arises. Their aggressiveness seldom goes to the
extent, however, Of a record vote. for they fully
appreciate the unpopularity throughout the country
Of the old spoils system and realize what might
happen 10 them il their constituents knew they
voted 10 destroy the effectiveness of the Civil Ser
vice law.
It is certain that a battle royal between the
friends and opponents OF the merit system will be
waged when M Gietts bill Is brought UP, and
the supporters OF Civil Service reform will only
welcome the fight, but they will every effort
known TO parliamentary experts to place their an
tagonsts or record.
One amendment. which has tie approval of GER
tain Senators and may be Incorporated in a meas
ure 20 be introduced in the upper house. reads
substantially d follows:
All lahOrers or uuclassied employees now in the
ploHc sefttce OF the United states in the District
OF Columbia and who shall have served not less
than one year prior 10 the passag e OF this in
cereal or sen-clerlcal capacities. and who shall
be specially commended for classification by the
chiefs Of their respective bureaus with the ap-
prevail Of the head of the department the ap-
pointing officer under whom they are So wing, be-
cause Of their faithfulness and efficiency in the
discharge OF their duties. hereby taken into the
classified Civil Service o. the United States the
salary now received by them.
Other amendments, important and unimportant.
viii be introduced either for the purpose OF
strengthening the existing law to break down its
efficiency 50 far as possible, That those who are
earnest in their support Of Civil Service i'm the
government VIII he successful in the forthcoming
fight in the House seems TO he assured although
strong opposition viii be encountered. In view OF
me senate programme. previously referred in
these oiSpa iches il Is probable that the upper
chamber VIII take any action on this measure at
this session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
As TOLD By SURTIVORS.
Man Held THANH In Hole TIN It
NearIY FrO1e.

Stories of the survivors abound in thrilling
details Larsen the mate. was asleep in his
cabin on the saloon deck. He was reused bv
the fire gongs and stumbled TO the door. half
choked by smoke.
Il got the door open somehow" said he hut
l would never have got out if hadn't fallen
down the stairway right by my door was
stunned l don't know how did il bur I.found
myself on the upper deck, working 70 lower a
boat with the captain. The lights were all out
One lamp there was. which the Waterman had
lighted. We groped around and finally got the
boats into the water. Then we found that nv
boat had no plug for the bilge hole. One of
the men stuffed his handkerchief into the hole
We rowed over 70 the other boat and trans
ferred Sarah Smoot TO it. We borrowed a hat
from there 10 bail out the boat
Il don't know how the fire started ny how,
much was done 10 fight II. One line OF hose vas
run out bur | don't believe il worked rnurb
for I heard the engineer cry that the engines
were all out and then the boats were In the
water. The men lost were all overcome in heir
hunks choked with the smoke as | should have
been if hadn't fallen down the stairs
Nathan Dublin. u New-Haven clothing dealer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
Ss0aApay * 1919 6tseet,

who had been in this city buying goods, started
to return to New-Haven the Glen Island.
He was sleeping in bunk in the mems cabin,
when he was awaken by the choking smoke.
The lights had gone out" he said, telling
of the catastrophe. AS l awoke | heard the
in the next bunk moving and called out
to him. Neither of had a match. and in
the darkness could not find more than
half our clothing, We divided what we found.
guessing as well could In the dark TO
which one OF US 1t belonged. We finally man
aged TO get about half dressed and then
crawled along the floor of the cabin. until we
found an opening leading to the deck. There
one or the crew took us 10 the upper deck ana
We got into the smaller of the boats, in charge
or Quartermaster O'Brien. l was dazed by the
neat or the smoke. but was fully awakened
when felt icy water about my feet l saw
that the plug was missing. and, with a stew
ardess. started TO bail With nv hat The wa
ter gained on US. and | thrust my thumb into
the hole until my whole arm was so benumbed
that | could not stand 1t any longer Then /
plugged up the hole with my handkerchief.
and we finally managed to get most of the wa
ter out of the boat. Then we were picked up.
lost everything had including considerable
money and jewelry"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18

4 GOOD SAL ESMAN,
always awake and ready for business Is Little
OF the People Employ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18

Lyon kS, Glaze Chiffon Boades modest elaborate designs,
de Radum. Messaine,
Crepe Sleneeu Silver Brocaded Crpes
shades for Theatre Dinner and Reception Gowns Lyons
in a made especially
Arnold Constable & Co. Prices ranging from S100 yard
Goquns and Wraps. and Gowns fabrics
including Messane Painted Satins, Cloths
Spanged Debutante Gowns of Chiffon Cloths Tailored
of Veveen and Foreign Mixtures; latest STYLES,
walking, calling luncheon. Of
Chiffon VeIvets handsomely
trmnn Receptions, Touring
listers Ranproof Separate Skirts of Cloth and
Veheeen, suitable for with Fur Outer Garments.
FnrS. Alaska Seal Persian Lamb Broad
tail Mink and Squirrel
Neck and Nlufs in carefully selected rich
Furs,a well the moderate priced skins.
Chidrens in all the desirable Furs.
Luncheon and Reception Cloths trimmed with fine hand made
Irish Linen Embroidered Scrfs for Dressers
Bufe and Sideboards
Linen Table Cloths and Napkins in
of which exclusive Hand
Pillow Shams, also Muslin and fine Cambria Shams
trimmed with Ribbon.
Embroidered Spreads Towels in Hukaback
and fancy Extra large Banquet Cloths.
Blankets Novelties Blankets plain
patterns for Bath Robes and Loungng French and
American Silk and Satin Comfortabes filled with
Fine English Satin finished Bed Spreads regular and
Wonrens Hosiery. Foreign Novelties including
Hosiery rich hand embroidered
Silk Hosiery evening shades
Le Thread Hose, plain and with Lace and Embroidered nsps
Leather Goods Foreign makes
automObilng Travelling
Cases and English Kit Street Bags. Vanity and
Envelope Bags Alligator Lizard Snake, Walrus Seal and
Pgkn finishes with fittings; Card Cases, Bill
Pocket Books, with gold silver mountngS. Dressing Cases
Jewel Boxes,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
NEBRASKA BANK DEPOSITS LESS
Decrease of More Than $500, 900, the First
Falling OFF in Four Years.
II TELEGRAPI To 20 rn1n1.Nr l

Lincoln, Neb. Dec. 1.-The quarterly bank state
ment issued by the State Bank Board shows de-
crease In deposits or trie more than 10000 and
an increase III loans Of S225OO00 The bank reserve
has decreased 1928 per cen, bur Is stil 12a-9 20
cent above legal requirements.
This is the first increase in deposits shown in
four years, In which lo3 new State banks have bae
estschshed ana loans and deposits have each in
creased si'.OoVo The total deposits in State banks
ron reach s29575I2A Loan. s,ac4d This ncuT. ms
s1CJ.Na y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
GULF STREAM RUNNING FAST?
Shippers Report That 1t Is Speeding up Off
Hatteras-Vessels Stalled There.

lBY TELGGRAPd 10 Ihf IHl6lN E'i
Norfolk, Dec 17.-Shipmasters arriving here re-
port that the Gulf Stream current is running IN
usually fast far north Hatteras Captain
Holden c. the British steamer Monmouth, in from
New-Orleans says that the current at Hatteras Is
running at the Of eighty miles In twenty-four
hours There is a large fleet Of sailing vessels re-
ported stalled near Hatteras. Vessels bound north
arrive ahead OF time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
Weber PianOla Piano
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positions ever written.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18

The company had a tug searching for the
wreck. but it had not been found. the manager
said last night.
The wreck of the burned steamboat could be
seen easily from shore, however II lies about
one hundred wards offshore at Glen Cove. lust
opposite the nome OF Paul Dana. The super
structure Of the vessel has been totally de-
stroyed. ana at high tide nothing can be seen
except the smokestack. the whistle and part
of the machinery. The vessel is living broadsida
on. Steam was rising from the wreck In the
afternoon, as IL there was sim fire in the in
terror. Hundreds of persons went ont in boats
10 vlca the wreck. No bodies have come as1o,e
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-02-04

and the other Indian territory. The
Quay bill provides that one of the
courts shall be at Muskogee and the
other in Oklahoma City. The Robin
son bill introduced in the house is
practically duplicate OF the Quay
bill. but it provides that the. court
towns shall be Guthrie and South Nc.
Alester.
At this time there are six federal
conrt towns in Oklahoma; Oklahoma
City, Guthrie, Enid, Tecumseh, FL
Reno and Lawton. In Indian territory
there is opy federal jurisdiction.
There are four judicial districts and
the principal court towns are Musko-
gee, Vinita, South McAlester and Ard
more. With statehood all these would
be eliminated except two towns, and
all the federal business OF the state
would be transacted in them. This
is considered more desirable than the
state capital or any other state institu-
tions. Guthrie and South McAlester
have combined. as have Muskogee and
Oklahoma City, ami the fight for the
courts will be along these lines.