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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27

For Paving in District No. l., as He
Allowed Every Cent Hc
LETTER FROM COMMISSIONERS

There has been some talk as to why
why the matter OF letting the contract
for paving in district Il was being
delayed and among the va
tious versions given Is one to
the effect that Judge Phillips
had refused to allow an appropriate
the work. The truth is Judge Phil
lips allowed all he had. and could do
lips allowed all he had. and could do
no more. If any more OF the road
fund is secured it must be from
Judge Phillips successor In Office.
The commissioners OF the district
have addressed to the Graphic the
following communication, which OK.
plains the cause of delay, and fully
exonerates Judge Phillips.
Pine Bluff. Ark, July q. 1904
Editor Graphic:--We understand
there is some criticism being made
upon the commissioners OF paving
district No. Il in not letting the bid
for the work ON same. The reason
of the delay is caused from the fact
that we have not yet been able. to
few days could not ascertain just
what the county judge could give us
out of the road fund, There having
been some disposition to criticise
Judge Phillips for his action in allow.
ing this district only seven Thousand
dollars. while he had given West
Sixth and West Seventh larger sum
than this, we feel in justice to Judge
Phillips. that we should say, after
a thorough investigation OF the law,
he gave us all that he was allowed
II do for this years appropriation AS
1t is well known he goes out of Of
fice on October 81, the attorneys for
our district advised us that any tu-
ture appropriation made by Judge
Phillips would not hold, and we, OF
course. did not ask him to make the
appropriation. Knowing that there
are many who would not willingly
do anyone an injustice if they knew
the facts is why this statement is
given to the public and in conclu-
sion we want to thank the city council
and Judge Phillips for the hearty CO.
operation that they may have given
us in this work, and will state that
there is no doubt but what the dis
trict will be paved without any I'M
necessary delay. Yours truly,
T. DREYFUS, Pres.
IT, PEARCE, Sec. Treas.
JAS. GOULD.
Commissioners of paving district No.
IT,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
AT THE TABERNACLE.
Ten Pine Bluff Reasons for Not Be-
in Christian.
(COntributed.)

\COICllDulcu.)
Ten Pine Bluff reasons for not
icing Christian will be the sub
]ect Of Evangelist Allen Wilson's SER
mon at the tabernacle tonight. Some
very interesting things can be prom
lsed to come from this sermon. Last
night the preacher delivered strong
Bible sermon on New Testament
Conversions" What with his plain
and simple teaching, backed up with
large chart, the sermon was made
exceedingly plain. Every meeting
since Sunday morning additions have
taken place. This speaks eloquently
ior the work being done by all, from
me evangelist down to the youngest
member. The pastor, Rev. Cross,
baptized eleven Monday afternoon.
announcement will be made concern
ing the next baptismal service. The
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
TWELVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

]. The value of time >. The sue
cess of perseverance. s. The pleas
ure of working. 4. The dignity OF
simplicity. 5. The worth OF charac-
ter. 6. The power of kindness. 7.
The influence of example 8. The OBJ
legation of duty 2. The wisdom OF
economy. 10. The virtue of patience,
II. The improvement of talent. u.
The JOY of Observation-Disclosures
Filed and company. Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
ELECTED PRESIDENT M. AND p.
BANK TO SUCCEED LATE
/.
v. p. WILKINS.
w. 8. Alexander Elected Vice Presi-
dent. and A. .. Foster Elected
to the Directorate.

The board OF directors OF the Mer'
chants and Planters bank met this
morning to elect a successor 10 Capt.
". D. Wilkins whose death some
time ago caused vacancy in the bank
Mai. H. H. Hum. for many years
vice president of the bank, was elect
ed president and w. B. Alexander
vice president Mr.. A. ID. FOSTER
cashier of the bank and secretary OF
the board, ives elected director.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
THos. TAGGARr is CHAIRMAN.
Unanimously Chosen, by Democratic
National Committee.

New York, July 27.-Thomas Tag
CART of indianapolis was unanimously
elected chairman of the Democratic
national committee yesterday.
The meeting had not been in ses-
sion long before this action was ia
ken. All enorts to induce Senator
German to take the place failed.
Trey Woodson of Kentucky was
elected secretary Of the Democratic
national committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
sCAVENGER WAGONS COMING.

l.. o. Knox states that the new
scavenger wagons for use in the san
itary department Of the city will be
here by August, and will be put into
use at once. The wagons were Or
dered by Mr.. Knox during his trip
to the East and billed to be shipped
at once. There are five of these
wagons and Mr.. Knox states the
whole city will be covered weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
Robbie Identified Nero.

The other day a teacher asked her
pupils if any Of them knew who Nero
was. The only response came from a
little fellow, who held up his hand.
We'll, Robbie" said the teacher. "do
you know who Nero was?" Yes
ma'am.' he answered. proudly; hes
the one We sing about in Sunday
school The teacher could not recall
any particular religious music devoted
to Nero. What is the song, Robbie?"
she asked. Nero, Ny God to Thee"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
RUMoR OF BIG DRUG HOUSE.

There is rumor current that new
wholesale drug company is to be es-
tablished in Pine Bluff and that the
building is to be erected on Main
street. Those supposed to be behind
the movement have no information
to give to the public at this time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
BANK FOR STAR CITY,

Messrs. w. + Young and DR.. Il.
Orto of this city are Interested IN
the establishment of bank at Star
City. and say one will be established
there in the near future. Mr.. Young
and Dr. OrtO recently visited Star
city and had conference with some
of the leading citizens of the town.
Plans have not been perfected as vet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
BUT LITTLE EFFECT.
On Cotton Market Yet by Fall River
Strike.

Thus far cotton has been but little
affected by the Fall River textile
workers strike. The dull times at
the exchanges continue. and there is
but little speculation in cotton. The
BUYERS say that cotton is always slug
gish during the summer months and
that the strike will have no effect on
the prices unless it should contin-
Tie for some time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
SAM STORY.

Secretary Atwood of the board OF
trade has heard nothing more regard
ing the coming of the engineer OF the
Missouri Pacific road to make the
plans for the moving OF the Iron
Mountain tracks and the erection OF
the new Iron Mountain depot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27

Mud spots On silk can generally be
removed by rubbing with velvet.
Ary remaining stain may be re-
moved by rubbing with a piece OF
linen dipped in benzine or alcohol.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
HALF RATE SLEEPER
Carried by the Fast Flyer Of the Cot
ton Belt

The fast worlds fair train or st.
Louis-TeXas train, of the Cotton Belt.
carries special sleeper at one half the
rates charged for the regular sleeper.
1t affords first-class sleeping acccmmo
dations and is rapidly becoming pop
p!af with the travelling public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
E,.vog WHITE SAYS THAT HE IS
opposED TO PROPOSED
AMENDMENT.
laws It Would Open Up Doors to All
Kinds of Corruption in City
Affairs.
thinks PRESENT PLAN BEST.

pine Bluffs mayor. Gen. RI. King
white, thinks so little OF the proposed
amendment to the constitution allow
;no cities of the first and second class
H. float a bonded indebtedness for pub
R1ic improvements that he would not
owen attend the meeting of the mayors
of the several cities in Arkansas call
! ed bv Mayor Bedding of Hot Springs.
Mayor White opposes the amendment
from every standpoint and says 1t is
the worst kind of a debt any city can
contract. Mayor White favors putting
the other side of the matter before the
voters of the state and being sure that
the meeting would adopt resolutions
|fayorins the amendment he did not
even go to Hot Springs to urge his
point.
1The city of Little Rock" says he,
"has been paying five-mil tax for
many years on just such debt as this
amendment would allow, and has not
decreased the principal one dollar
Such bonded indebtedness simply
means an additional tax upon the prop
erty owners from which they will
never be free after the debt is con-
tracted.
Another reason | oppose the amend
ment.' continued Mayor White, "is be-
cause it will afford means of graft
for public officials SO inclined in the
matter of letting contracts to favored
parties and in the placing OF bonds.
1t will afford chances for some people
to get away with money that does not
belong them, and the same amount OF
public improvements cannot be made
with the same money under this Sys-
tenn as under the one now being used
by the city of Pine Bluff.
In the district improvement system
the property owners select their own
commissioners who perform the work
of commissioners without emolument
and let the contracts for the work to
the very best advantage. | venture
the assertion that if the same amount
of money expended by Pine Bluff had
been secured by means of the bonded
Indebtedness system this city would
not have had the same improvements
within $4,000 of what she has now
The same system that is now in vogue
in this city, if kept moving for two or
three years, will make Pine Bluff rival
any city of the same size in the south
in permanent improvements. The
present system used in this city has
been adopted by all cities as the
wisest and safest course The paving
OF streets in Pine Bluff costs the prop
erty owners sixty per cent, the city
twenty per cent, while twenty per
cent is paid out of the road tax OF the
county. I think this is the safest and
best way and will oppose the amend
ment to allow cities of the first and
second class to float bonded indebt-
edness." \
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27

question box is causing considerable
interest No preacher mas ever come,
to Pine Bluff and answered The u1tes-
tons with such ease and simplicity.
making many dark sayings plain as
day. Service begins tonight at $
sharp. All singers are invited to
come and get into the chorus. Spe-
cial music tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
FIRST MEETING SINCE SHILOH.

w. E. McMiuan of Pine Bluff was
the guest of his old army friend, Stan
G. Harley, recently. They had not
seen each other since April 6, 1864.
when Mr.. Mcmillan was severely
wounded before Hindmans Arkansas
brigade charged into Mcmillan sub
sequently enlisted in the Twenty-sixth
in the Trans Mississippi department
Arkansas Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
WARRANTY DEED.

Selma McNulty to w. f. Parker, N.
+. quarter of the N E. quarter sec
ton 2G, township 5. south, range 10
west, S. half of section 90, township
.. south. range 10 west, s4,5O0
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
NO CHANGE IN MEAT MARKET.

The meat situation remains about
the same as yesterday. The packers
say they have advanced none on the
prices of the shipped products.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27

VIII Hold Peabody Scholarship. Ex-
aminatjons AUGUST q. 5. and 8.

Prof. A. W. Lowe has been appoint
ed to conduct the examinations lot
jefferson county for Peabody schoi-
arships, and the examinations VIII
he held ON August 4, 5 and s at Pine
Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27
SPECIAL HOUR SALES
at the
GRAND LEADER

GRAND LEADER
Tomorrow morning from 10 to Il
one hour.
Will sell Dress TRIMMINGS At hall
price.
8 to 4 tomorrow afternoof.-one
hour.
Fancy Ribbons at hall price.
J. 4. EDDINs DRY GOODS co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-07-27

illiteraey in india.
In India but one person cut OF
twenty can read of write.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
From the Rifle Telegram.

G. J. Dickinson left Tuesday morn
ing for the ranch on Piceance creek
with a wagon load of household fur
niture. Mrs. Dickinson and children
will leave the first of next week for
the ranch where they will spend the
summer.
Samuel Wear and wife came over
from their ranch near Meeker Mon
day evening. Mrs. Wear left on the
Rio Grande train Tuesday morning
for Leadville where she will visit
sometime with her sister, Mrs. Pierce.
Mr.. Wear, after purchasing wagon
load of supplies, returned home.
The little three year old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Peterson was Sc
verely bitten by one of their neigh
boris dogs yesterday afternoon. DIR.
Dymenberg was called to care for the
little one. A dog killer would be a
good officer for this town Mt this time,
or high tax would help to do away
with the worthless ones.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
An Open Letter.

From the Chaplin, S. G. News:
Early in the spring my wife and l
were taken with diarrhoea aed so Sc
we're were the vains that we called n
physician who prescribed for us, but
his medicines failed to give any re-
lief. A friend who had bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy on hand gave
each of us n dose and we Mt once felt
the effects. procured n bottle and
before using the entire contents We
were entirely cured. 1t is wonder
every household. H. G.. Bailey, Ed
itor. This remedy is for sale by all
druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Destructive Flood.

The worst flood in the history of
the Poudre valley occurred last Fri
day afternoon and evening. Heavy
rains and cloudburst on the north
fork Of the ePoudre about twenty
miles northwest Of Fort Collins was
the cause of the flood. Much damage
was done to crops along the river
bottom, bridges were washed away
and many head of live stock We're
drowned. The chief cause for anxiety
was the fear that the dam at Cham
bers lake, seventy-five miles to the
westward, would break and add its
large volume of water to the swollen
river-the result of which would be
appalling,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
An Edifyinq Spectacle.

In all this wild ranting about fraud
in the Denver election, which not
even the newspapers themselves be-
lieved, Senator Patterson shouted
the loudest and tore his hair the
worst. The Pattersonion lexicon
contains no note in minor key. He
worked hand in hand with his arch
enemy, Senator Wolcott, whom he
now holds up as an example of purity
and probity. Wolcott never stole an
election-that is, hardly ever. He
has forgotten the days of Brady and
his cohorts, when elections in Denver
were bowling pharse, and it was II
regular thing to bring the ballots in
packed in a soap box. He has for
gotten the disgraceful row Mt the
Colorado Springs opera house where
WolcOtt captured u convention with
hired thugs and several men lost
their lives, and the murder Of two
policemen at the election Of 1900. 1t
is an accommodating memory that
Tom Patterson has. God hates quit
ter and Old Perplexity comes from
way up on the head .waters.-Steam-
boat Pilot.
And Patterson is getting "bunches"
like the above from the Democratic
papers all over the state, all of which
he deserves.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

AT no time in the history Of ROutt
county has there been such II good
prospect Of electing the entire Demo-
cratic ticket as the present year.
Harmonius, united, strong In the faith,
only laundering can prevent them
from obtaining magnificent victory
at the polls in November. Our op-
ponents are divided into factions and
rent by the schemes of would-be
bosses. Let Democrats take heed
and make no mis-step. The chances
favor victory in nation, state, dis
trict and county ii wise counsel pre-
vails.-SteambOat Pilot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Let Us Make the Best of 1t.

Under the above heading the Dem
yer Republican of last Thursday
makes the following editorial COM
ment on the recent election in the
capital city. 1t is very fair consider
ering that the Republican is a strong
partisan paper and fought Mr.. Spear
and his fellow Democrats very Bit
terly in the late contest:
''The unofficial election returns
elect the entire Democratic ticket
with the exception of six or seven al
dermen chosen by strong Republican
wards.
''rhat the Democrats We're the BEN
eflciaries of much fraud at the polls
will hardly be denied even by them
selves, but whether it was sufficient
In amount to give the Republicans
hope of successful contest remains
to be seen.
SIN any event Mr.. Speer and his
associates on the Democratic ticket
will take possession of the city gov
ernment as soon us their certificates
of election are issued and it is quite
probable that for the coming four
years they will continue to admin
lister it.
"While we did everything in our
power to secure their defeat, we shall
give them hearty support so long as
they serve the community faithfully
and we'll.
"As II political boss Mr.. Speer is
vulnerable to severe criticism, but as
a public official even his bitterest
opponents cannot deny that he has
always made an admirable record.
He has complete knowledge Of the
municipality, its needs and its possi-
bilities, and he ought to be a first
class mayor.
Assessor Alexander, Treasurer
Elder, Auditor Wilson, Sheriff Arm
strong and Superintendent of Schools
Herey have all won distinction in
various important offices heretofore,
and all who know them will expect
them to do equally well in the future.
''The city council is made up main
ly of new material, some of which is
not very promising, but with such
capable Republican aldermen as Pat
ton, Cochran and Callbreath, no very
serious legislation can get through
| without stout tussle.
"There is plenty of room for inn
provement in many departments of
the city government and if Mayor
Speer and his associates will only be
true to the interests of the people
they will command the respect and
approval even of those who opposed
their election most strenuOusly.h
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
"RUS." :"
Imported Belgian Stallion.

Rus is imported from Belgium,
black, with star in forehead. stands
l6 hands high and weighs about 1900
pounds. Makes a fine appearance.
Pedigree will be shown if desired.
/ will stand the above horse at
Meeker in Simp Harp's barn up to
July LIST. Terms-tl5.00 cash or bank
able note at time of service. Mares
will be bred as often AS they come in.
Will be bred free of charge next sea-
son should they prove not to he in
foal. John &. Schultz.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Cured his Mother Of Rheumatism

my mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" says
w. H. Howard, of Husband, Pa.
''At times she was unable to move at
all, while at all times walking was
painful. presented her with a bot
tie Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
after few applications she decided
it was the most ponderful pain reliev-
er she had ever tried, in fact, she is
never without it now and is at all
times able to walk. An occasional
application of Pain Balm keeps away
the pain. that she was formerly
troubled with" For sale by all
druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Whooping Cough.

"In the spring of 1901 my children
had whooping cough,' says Mrs. ID.
w. Capps, of Capps, Ala. II used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with
the most satisfactory results. /
think this is the best remedy ] have
ever seen for WI coping cough" This
remedy keeps the cough loose, lessons
the severity and frequency of the
coughing spells, and counteracts any
tendency towards pneumonia. For
sale by all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
NOTICE.

All property owners are hereby
notified to clean up their premises, at
once, and same must be kept clean.
If this order is not complied with.
your premises will be cleaned up by
the town at your expense. r. s. BALL,
Chairman Fire and Police Committee.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

Some of the Republican papers say
that the .Motfat line surveyors were
called in to vote for the Speer ticket.
We regret to see work on the Moffat
road suspended for few weeks, but
If the surveying corps voted the DEM
ocratlc ticket, as alleged, THE HER
AID will make no kick at the sus-
pension of work.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

Program for Memorial Day.
Memorial services at the Episcopal
church May %, at II a. M, conducted
by Rev. Galway. All Union and
Confederate veterans are requested
to meet at Odd Fellows hall at 10 a.
m. and march to the church.
On Monday, May 30th, at 10 a. IN.
the following will be the order Of
march to the cemetery:
City Marshal-mounted.
Mayor and Council in carriages.
DTroop.
Band.
Woodmen Of the World.
Daughters Of Veterans.
Confederate Veterans.
GA. r.
Rising generation Of the Republic-meaning
all children-boys and girls.
Citizens In carriages and on horseback.
The procession will start from the
Odd Fellows hall at tie appointed
hour and all parties are requested to
meet there.
In the afternoon at 2:3O Rev. E. N.
Mallery will deliver a Memorial ora
tion in the hall and a general invita-
tion is extended to the public to at
tend. All Federal and Confederate
veterans are requested to assemble at
the lodge room at 2 o. clock and attend
in a body. Following is the full pro-
gram:
Selection. n......-.......M Meeker Cornet Band
Invocation tion-........--.Rev. Rev. d. W. Galway
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

The Sentinel has no ''axe to grind !"
1t treats them all alike. A common,
ordinary plug of a Republican looks
as good to us as boss arrayed in fine
clothing. Fine garments only re-
mind us of u swell label on can OF
rotten peaches.-Steamboat Pilot.
Some would-be Republican leader is
getting it" in the above item.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
NOTICE.

All property owners or occupants
are hereby notified to clean up all
cess pools or other nuisances of that
description and keep the same in a
clean and wholesome state.
DIR. FRENCH,
Health Officer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

Editor Leckenby of the Steamboat
Pilot wants the Democratic nominee
for governor to hail from Northwest
ern Colorado. And The HERALD
endorses the suggestion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Hay Ranch For Sale.

40 acres of land, % miles from
Meeker on Milk creek, near Thorn
burg battle ground. Cut 125 tons of
hay last year. Good ranch buildings.
Also cattle, horses, machinery, etc.
Address ID. ID. Ferguson, AXial, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
For Sale.

A fine young Percheon stallion.
Three years old this spring, weighs
100 pounds. Price $500. Address,
G. w. Pittman, Rifle, Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

If you see it in Denver's "yellow"
press you can make up your mind
tits MT so; but If you want the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, read THE HERALD.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

Anumber of the Democratic county
conventions held during the past
week throughout the state denounced
Senator Patterson In vigorous LAM
guage anent his recent action oppos-
ing the Democratic city ticket in
Denver
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

When you are warm, tired and
very thirsty and want something that
will go right to the spot, try our ideal
root beer. Strehlke Bros.