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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-10
Notice to Grace Contractors.

EiGs wanted for the grading OF Il
miles of standard euase railway
sfade: profile and specifications can
he seen at our Office at Melville. Ark.
SMITH LUMBER con-
PANY. u"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-10
SECRETARY ROOT
GOING FISHING

ST. Johns, \. s, August l0.-(Spe-
cial )-Elihu Root. the United States
secretary of state. accompanied by
bis two sens. Flihu Root .J.. and w.
W. Root and w. Cary Sanger, eX-as-
sistant secretary of War sailed from
here today for Labrador on fishing
expedition. The party will return in
about a month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-10

Knit underwear at unheard OF
prices at the Grand Leader, only
slightly damp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-10

Ten thousand punches of fine HoW'
ers and foliage at 10 cents per bunch
at Grand Leader damage sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-10

Dent expect yorr advertising to do
if Business Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-10

Corrected daily by c. c. Taylor
and company
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-25

HIGHWAY petltlon No. 9O6 came up
for final hearing and all conditions
required by the board of supervisors
having been complied with on mo-
ton the said highway is hereby es-
tablished as a legal highway.
Highway petition No. 9S5 came up
for hearing and on motion was va
Gated as asked for.
Highway petition No. 99S came up
for hearing and was established as a
public highway.
Monthly allowances We're made the
following poor for January, February
and Nfarrb
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-01-25
) OF BOARD.

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The Washington times., 1905-10-10

Pennsylvania. at the New Willard to-
day Mr. Burke represents the PittsburU
district, the largest and wealthiest man
ufacturing district IN the country and
the richest In per capita wealth in the
United States
Railroad rate legislation and the
tari1 will engage the attention OF Com
gress- Railroad legislation will UNI
questionably be the first important sub
ject to receive consideration. and I be-
lieve both houses will respond to the
Presidents recommendation relating to
the railroads. AS to the tariff. however,
that Is not so certain. There will be
numerous bills introduced to revise this
and that schedule of the present tariff
act, but Just how the House will re-
spond TO the sentiment on this important
subject as reflected in the recent State
platform adopted by the Republicans OF
Massachusetts and as expressed ty the
West, is too early TO say. But I think
the sentiment in favor of tariff revision
Will be steong enough to produce an in-
teresting situation.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10

the father of young boys now ap-
preaching the football age, and, as
a distinguished alumnus of Harvard,
is entitled, personally and unoffi-
cially, to be heard concerning college
sports, particularly football.
Yesterday Mr.. Roosevelt enter
tanned at luncheon number of foot
ball experts from the various col
leges; and it is understood that the
OBJECT of the conference was to find
some way in which the brutalities of
the game can be done away with and
yet leave the game fit to develop
''hardihood. physical address, and
courage"
The game, as 1t has recently been
played, has been unnecessarily brutal :
1t has frequently degenerated into a
slugging match; its rules have per-
mitted tactics aimed at putting out
the most formidable man on the OPP
posing team; and means have been
adopted to win which damage the
character Of those using them more
than they injure the bodies of the other
players. The game needs reformation
to bring it back to the old ideal of
the finest sport to develop the great
est strength of body, mind. and soul
in its devotees.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
All Points of Compass
Heard From in LObbieS
to Boom Saskatchewan Says Absence
of Canteen Ruins Military Discipline.

Surrounded by party in the lobby OF
the New Willard this morning was
John Y Smith, cashier of the Lehi Com
mercial and Savings Bank. and vice
president of the Commercial Bank of
Spanish Fork He was telling them
about Utah and the political condition
of the State. He said:
1T is confidently believed by both
Mormons and non-Mormons I'm Utah
that after the city election in Salt Lake
this fall. the bitter fight which has been
precipitated by the organization of the
American party will come to an end.
and the marvellous resources with which
Utah is so richly endowed will receive
a new impetus
The business men OF Utah keeniy
feel the injury done their State by the
fight being waged against Senator Reed
Smoot. who Is one of the representa-
tive business men of Utah. and who is
regarded there as an honorable. upright
and progressive citizen
IF ths-political affairs OF our State
are left In the hands of the young men
who ere rapidly assuming control. they
will demonstrate to the people OF the
United States that there are no more
loyal or law-abiding citizens in the con-
fines of the Union than the present gen
GRAFTON of Mormons.
There is a perfect understanding now
between the Mormons and Gent!les. and
they are now working in harmony TO
advertise the great resources OF the
State, and Eastern capital is pouring
in there seeking profitable Investments.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
WHAT is AN AMATEUR?

And what is an amateur?-a man
who plays for the game and for the
thrill that honorable contest with and
success over a worthy rival bring to
him, writes Caspar Whitney in the
Outing Magazine Amateurs are those
who contend for honor. Professionals
are those who contend for gain. There
are no other distinctions-no ''semi-pru-
fessionals," no ''pro-aElateurs'- man
is an amateur or a professional. When
the victory itself ceases to be sufficient
return for winning. then the amateur
tends toward the professional. whose
incentive TO win must be something
more material than mere thrill When
that gain. profit, whatever you please
to call it. becomes the incentive. the
thrill OF honorable contest ceases to
have any significance. Employment of
professional coaches and handlers is
followed by professional methods, pro-
fessional spirit; and the professional
spirit tends TO place winning above all
else. Sport for sport sake. that
is the amateur. Sport for the
TO the degrees the professional
spirit has advanced-that Is the pro-
fessionai Amateur status rests solely
upon it's complete disassociatiOn from
professionalism in all its forms. its
trickery. its utilitarianism, its moral
and SOCIAL atmosphere.
AS the soul gives character to the
man. so the thrill OF honorable contest
gives character to the amateur athlete.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Roosevelt Latinized,
Poet Sings Praises
An Italian. With Commemorate Fcyor,
Chants TIE Deums to the President OF the
United States in Classic Verse.

1857. since It has been under discipline
at Oyster Bay. the verses are thus over
set:
Teddy. my boy. whose features fine
would set OFF a crown well.
Strenuous. uphill, alone.
San Juan heard thee thunder, but
swiftest Mississippi
Cowboys after thee tagged
VIII the Senators be as obedient as
the Rough Riders? That is the QueS-
ton when il comes to getting a White
House side hug on the life insurance
subsidizers of lawmakers and campaign
committees; and establishing dominion
over the railroad rates for freight and
private cars, and the switches that
shunt off rebates into the right pockets
as in Paul Morton's misplaced instance
There will be several points at which
Congress will recalcitrate or kick.
What Money Did.
II will take some time TO persuade
members who are up for reelection that
life insurance is interstate commerce,
but there can be given an unanswer-
able proof Did not the money con-
tributed by Mccall, McCurdy. and other
life insurance autocrats purchase the
Presidency in 1895? and could that
have been done without interstate COM
merce? For particulars see what the
Armstrong committee is going TO find
out next
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
The President and Football.

II seems hard for some minds TO
understand that Mr.. Roosevelt is
man and a sportsman, as well as
President of the United States.
Everything he does, to those minds,
is tinged with his great Office; and
yet, no man would more insistently
separate his private acts from his
public functions than would Mr..
Roosevelt True. 1t is impossible to
forget for a moment that Mr.. Roose-
welt is the President: but he is not
swallowed up In the Office; his indi
yiduality extends beyond that and
asserts itself wherever Il reaches.
Theodore Roosevelt is an advocate
of clean, honest, sport; OF the square
deal and the even chance in all man
ly amusements. He rs an athlete and
his personal courage is not open to
question. In addition to this he is
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
PUGNACIoUS LOBSTER.

The twenty-third annual report of the
Scottish Fishery Board gives the lobster
an entirely bad character, says the Lon
don Daily Mail. 1t is an essentially
surly. suspicious and unsociable fish.
which regards anything that comes near
II as foe. The main motive of its
activity is defense. and in defending 1T
self a blind, unrelenting vengeance Is
a fitting corollary. IL procures a hole in
which TO wait for its prey. and to which
TO retire after a fight, and then 1T Ia
unsafe for any animal to approach 1t.
Its keenness of attack and relentless
hold when once it has grioped its an
tagonist are due to Its want OF sight.
The eye of the lobster. is so sensitive
that strong light blinds H. Fl
Although IL possesses keen sight when
first Matched, the lobster is practically
blind later in life II sees nothing prop
erly. but simply has the -seasation OF
light and shadow. 1t tests q shadow
with its antennae. and sometimes when
a strong shadow is cast upon II the
lobster will leap at IL on the off-chance
that it is a foe. The lighting tendency
makes IL difficult to keen Holsters in
confinement When once they have set
tied Gown, however. they will live at
peace with one another. but il is only
an armed neutrality. and II Cne>of thu
fish loses its fighting power it is III once
attacked. Eagle.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
The Capital and the Bankers

One of the most influential and i'm
portant assemblies of American citi-
Zens which might sit in Washington
under any circumstances convenes
in the Capital today. 1t consists of
5000 bankers, representing the actual
banking operations of the entire coun-
try, the custody and investment of
the savings of all the people in con-
tradistinction to the promotion of
industrials and speculation in stocks
1t represents. therefore, not only the
interest of guild, but the security
and welfare of ali the thrifty citizens
of a wonderfully prosperous nation.
The deliberations of such a body
would have anywhere great weight
But in the District of Columbia they
are especially important. Here the
delegates will come in personal con-
tact with the executive Office in con-
troll of the national banks and the
officials in control of the national
currency. They will also meet and
impress many Of the legislators on
whom they must rely for reasonable
and advantageous banking laws, par
ticularly at this time, laws which
shall provide for a greater elasticity
in our currency. Considering their
intimate and personal knowledge of
American fiscal conditions, then it is
manifest that their discussion of
those conditions in the Capital takes
on an extra significance.
And Washington has an interest
in their coming which is distinctly
selfish. They require large hall for
their meetings. The District of CO.
lumbia has no such hall. 1t is not
at all unlikely that, in view of today's
circumstances, this need will appeal
with new force to our own bankers
and to all who are not bankers, but
desire that such body should be
appropriately entertained The city
is growing, also, and its people hope
that its growth may be toward such
a capital as would make the whole
nation proud. The only means of
accomplishing that result is through
Congress. Wherefore, the people OF
Washington are more than anxious
to enlist the support OF citizens of
so much influence with so many men,
bers of Congress.
In disregard of these special con-
siderations, or rather including
them all, Washington welcomes
the American Bankers Associa-
ton as a body which is typically
American and has, therefore, title
to the Capital and an abundant claim
upon its hospitality. The successful
American is new type-a type of
personal strength, personal charac-
ter, and personal get up and go-and
this association of such men COM
mands all our respect and cordiality.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Hemmed East and West.

The Anglo-Japanese treaty not
only bars Russian expansion to the
far East, but Russia is now reminded
that, at least SO far as Great Britain
is concerned, she is still restrained
from getting to the sea in the west
by the treaty of 1855, whereby Great
Britain and France engaged with the
King of Sweden and Norway to repel
all Russian aggressions on Scandi-
navian territory. The treaty is still
IN force and is being called to the
attention of Russia with persistent
iteration.
There are two purposes served by
the present exploitation of the treaty.
First, ii warns Russia not to be
tempted by the separation of Nor
way and Sweden to hope for an ice
free port in that direction; and, sec
ond, II Is suggestive of the desira-
bility of an understanding with Great
Britain concerning the freedom of the
Dardanelles-the next nearest outlet
for Russian trade.
Russia must decide between Ger
many and Great Britain in the near
future. Sentimental reasons would
lead her to choose Germany for an
ally, but enlightened self-interest
points straight toward a compromise
with Great Britain.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Mr.. Charles E. Hughes.

Mr.. Charles E. Hughes, the exam
lining counsel for the Legislative In
surance Investigation Committee, has
declined the nomination for mayor
OF the city of New York His words
in declining to run are carefully
chosen and display the intelligent,
ethical nature so conspicuous by it's
absence in the men he has been ex-
aiming. He said:
1t is not sufficient to say that an ac-
ceptance of this nomination., coming to
me unsought and despite an unequivocaI
statement OF my position, would not de-
fleet my course by hairs breadth; and
that should remain. and that you in
trammeled. The non-political character
OF the investigation and Its freedom from
bias. either of fear or favor. not only
must exist; they must be recognized. l
cannot permit them. by any action of
riine. TO become matters of debate.
That is the proper spirit for the
public servant. 1t shows a nature
that not only avoids evil, but even
the appearance of it. He has one
plain, insistent public duty to per-
form and he sticks to that regardless
of the inducements on every side to
neglect or betray 1t.
Mr.. Hughes decision Is a good one
and wise. 1t is not necessary to fol-
low the suggestions made in some
quarters that the offer of the nomina-
ton was in the nature of a SOD to
Cerberus; nor is it worth while to
consider the insinuations of calumny
that the nomination was declined be-
cause Of the probability of defeat;
the apparent fact seems this time to
be the truth: Mr.. Hughes preferred
to do his duty unhindered by politi-
cal affiliations or burdens.
Mr.. Hughes is a young man, and,
while well known in his. profession
was hardly known to the public at
large until his fearless and skillful
handling of witnesses in the insur-
ance investigation He is of the
stamp the people need and should
have for their public servants. Let
us hope that the day may soon come
when he can afford to run for pub
lie Office.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Hoke Smith Coming Fast.

Although the primary election is
nearly year of the campaign for
governor in our State is at fever heat.
and & is getting more exciting every
day." said H z. Little, OF Atlanta. at
the Metropolitan today. Up TO a few
months ago II looked like a cinch for
Col. Clark Howell. but after Hoke Smith
was induced to enter the race the cCn-
test took on a different hue Smith got
he has following I'm the State that IS q
surprise 20 everybody. The race will be
a close one. and I believe II the .pri-
maries were held next month the ex-
Cabinet member from Georgia would
get the nomination"
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
MISS WASHINGTON
WEBS TOMORROW
Many Washngtonians Go to Tennessee for Event-Hunt
Club Asks Farmers-Berkshre Society Will
Entertain Their Rural Neighbors.

A number OF Washington's most
prominent people have gone to Cedar
HILL Tenn, to attend the wedding of
Augustus Silliman Blagden and Miss
Anne Boiling Washington, daughter of
former Representative and Mrs. Joseph
Washington, of Tennessee, which takes
place tomorrow. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Blagden, the parents of the bridegroom
elect. accompanied by Miss Grace Bell.
left Washington last Sunday. Gould
Lincoln and Harry Blagden. two OF the
Ushers. lefI the city yesterday for
Cedar Hill.
The other ushers are Stuart Hotch-
kiss and Raynham Townshend, OF New
Haven; Thomas Adams, New York;
Clarence Cook, of Waterbury. Conn.
and George A. Washington and Joseph
E. Washington, jr.
The bridesmaids will be Miss Grace
Bell, OF this city; Miss Gertrude Hub
bard. of Boston: Miss Emily Helm, of
Louisville. with Miss Sadie Warner,
Miss Mary Robinson. Miss Ida Thomp-
son. Miss Jane Tillman, and Miss Helen
Bell, of Nashville.
Miss Elizabeth Washington will be
maid of honor. and Thomas Blagden,
of this city. brother of the groom, will
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
WHAT BECAME OF A LIE.

First somebody told it;
Then the room wouldn't hold IL;
So the busy tongues rolled IT
Till they got II outside;
When the crowd came across IL.
And IL grew long and wide
From very small lie. sir.
1t grew deep and high, sir.
Till 1t reached the sky, sir.
And Il frightened the moon,
For she hid her sweet face, sir.
AT the dreaded disgrace, sir.
That had happened at noon.
This lie brought forth others.
Dark sisters and brothers.
And fathers and mothers
A terrible crew;
And while headlong they hurried,
The people they hurried.
And troubled and worried.
AS lies always do.
And so evil-bodied.
This monstrous lie goaded.
Till at last 1t exploded
In smoke and in shame:
While from mud and from mire.
The pieces few higher.
And hit the sad liar.
And killed his good name.
-Selected
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Discipline Requires canteen.

Experience has proved the unwisdom
OF aboIishing the canteen; 1t has not
improved the condition of the private
nor has it made army life more attrac-
tive for the soldier" said First Lieut.
Thomas T. Ryan. OF the Eleventh Cav
airy. at the Ebbitt House. this morn
ing.
And furthermore" he continued. ct
has not increased efficiency nor disei-
pline in the service. 1t has not decreas-
ed assertions from the army. If a man
wants TO drink. he VIII drink at any
price, and II Is this class Of men on
pay day who hot foot to the groggeries
away until they spend their last red
copper. This condition did not exist
when we had the canteen. And sta
t.stics show there was less drunken
when they INDUCED in beer and light
wines sold at the canteen they were
under direct control of the officers and
seldom did a soldier take too much
1T is nature to kick against restraint.
There was less excessive drinking in
the army when We had the canteen
because the privates knew they could
buy beer and light wines at the post
IL they wanted II, but now that they
cannot do so any more IL increas es
their desire Hence they seek the grog-
geries, where they I'LL up on vie stuff
sold under the name OF whisky
The armies Of Europe have their
canteen and IL II was such a destruc-
tive institution as claimed by the hon.
est, but misguided. people who want 70
regulate the habits and appetite of our
soldiers. the authorities in Europe would
have long ago abolished this source
OF intemperance.
1.-THE doing away with the canteen
has failed to produce the results claimed
and make army life more homelike for
the private and on pay day he will
not drink up his money as he does
now"
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Fight to Succeed Alger.

THE Michigan Bankers Association
was the first to arrive here yesterday
said George II. Barbour, vice president
OF the Dime Savings Bank. of Detroit.
I'VE came In on five Pullmans- Our
party numbered 40 members. The
Michigan association has one Of the
largest memberships Of any in the coun-
try
Speaking of Michigan politics, Mr..
Barbour said: There is going TO be
a very pretty and lively contest for the
Senatorship Senator Aiger. some
time ago, announced that he would not,
because of MS health, be a candidate for
reelection TO the Senate. and at once
numerous candidates made their APP
rearance, thus insuring spirited rival
~ Among the candidates who are now
active are w. c. Mcmillan. son of the
late Senator Mcmillan, and Arthur Hill.
Others spoken of are Col. Frank j.
Hecker, ex-Representative Hank c.
Smith. Representative William Alden
Smith, and Representative Townsend,
author of the bill to regulate railroad
rates. While the contest may be said
to be now on IL will not. however, get
TO an interesting point until next sprlns'
and then the candidates VIII ger ousy:
ID is generally believed that General
Ayers successor Will come from De-
Mr.. Barbour is gold Democrat. He
SAYS when the party is reorganized and
Organism is completely stamped out
there will be some show to win VIC
tories. In commenting on President
dent Roosevelt is President OF all the
people, and this explains his great and
widespread popularity The people be-
lieve in him. and that they do Is evil
denced By the big lift the Democrats
gave him in the campaign of last year
The President is honest and fearless.
am of the opinion that Congress VIII
do most everything he recommends.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Gardner l. Johnson, So, and Julia
Baxter 4e. both OF Baltimore
Bertrand C. Moore. AZ. and Helen NJ
Friend. 25.
William II. Miller, go. and Rebecca
Hancock. 81.
Frank w McCiuer. %. Lexington, Va,
and Dorsy Lee Butler, &c, Baltimore.
Jules A. Rodier, %. and Bessie b. OF
terbach. 81.
William Jore. q. Alexandria, Va. and
lillian NJ. Seaton. 90. District of Co
lumb!a.
Benjamin 5. CARRIER, 81. and Eta L.
Sanford. %.
john Mack. %. and Sadie Bailey. 70.
Raymond Middleton, %. and Kelsey l..
Traynham. 20.