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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE PORTER.

The older citizens of Texarkana will
remember Oliver Porter in connection
with many of the stirring events of
the early history of the town. That
he had his faults none will deny, yet
he had his virtues. toe. and there viii
doubtless be many in the final day OF
accounts who will rise un to bear tes-
timOny of manly traits which he pos
seSSed and of MANY noble deeds which
he performed. There was naueht of
the sneak or hypocrite in his makeup.
When he was an enemy at all he was
an open one-he was never a secret
fee. His faults will be forgotten,
while his noble traits and manly viz
tues will continue to live in the minds
and hearts of those who knew him
and appreciated him for his true
worth.-TeXarkanian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Gov. Guild Tells One On Himself.

During recent talk to Boston Col
lege students Lieut.-Gov Curtis
Guild told the following story:
81 was once invited to take part in
a political rally in western Massachu-
settles. The presiding officer was a
tall and lanky farmer of the back
woods type In opening the meeting
he said:
"Ladies and Gentlemen: Your
cmomittee did their level best to get
some gerat and famous men to come
and speak to you tonight, but, being
unsuccessful. they were obliged at the
last moment to send for these gentle
men'-naming them-'but | trust you
will give them the hearty applause
which you would have given the
speakers whom you would like to
have gotten AS the first of these sub
stitutes it gives me great pleasure in
introducing to you Mr. Curtis Guild
of Boston,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
BAR ASSOCIATION
Attended Funeral of Late Judge Por-
ter in BODY

The members of the LEGAL bar met
in the circuit court room at 10 O'Clock
thie morning 20 take appropriate
action with regard TO the death of
Judge O. c. Porter. Hon. w. B. Scr
rells was elected chairman and n !.
Can't .Ir., secretary The following
ccznmittecs were appointed:
Committee to secure floral Offering
$ ]. Hunt. Committee to present
resolutions to the Jefferson circuit
ccurt-W. T Woodbridge. A. II. Row
eli. N. T. White. f. J, kerwin, and
NJ. A. Austin. Committee to present
resolutions TO the Jefferson chancery
court. w Crawford, Greed Cald-
well and II. K. Toney.
1t was resolved that the members
attend the funeral in a body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
A Homeless Case.

Nov, DOCTOR" said she after he
had made careful examination, 81
want you to tell me the truth. DOM
please don't-keep anything back
''Do you fully realize what you are
asking me to do? Think again.
Eyes, yes she insisted. Il want
to know the truth. Don't keep any
thing from me- Tell me the worst"
ut is very bad. I'm afraid you will
never forgive me after have spoken
out
mo. no, no! Don't think that 7
understand how you feel. Come, l
must know. You must not keep me
in suspense, doctor. You are cruel"
''Well, if you insist upon knowing
the worst. it is my opinion that reg
ular course Of dishwashing. bedmak
ing and sweeping is the only thing
that will save you from weighing 100
pounds inside of five years.
Realizing that her worst fears had
been as naught compared with the
terrible truth, the unfortunate woman
fell back among her pillows and gave
up all hope.-Chicago Record Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
The Small Sons Decision.

A Baptist and Methodist minister
were by accident dining at the same
house. AS they took their seats there
was an embarrassed pause. the hos
tess not knowing how to ask one min
lister to say grace without offending
the other
The small son quickly erasped the
situation. and half rising in his chair,
moved his finger rapidly around the
table reciting. "Eny meme miAy mo.
catch niger by the toe" He end
ed bv pointing his finger at the Pan
fist minister and shouting. You're it. :
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Incons; derate.

A lady who complained to hor
milkman CT the quality of milk he
sold her received the follow explain
alton
"You see, mum. they don't get
enough grass feed this time O year.
Why. those cows of mine are inst as
sorry about it as I am. ] often see
'em cryin'- regular erwin, mum
because they feel as how their milk
don't do 'em credit. Don't you he
leve it. mum?s
ooh yes believe IT," responded
his customer, but ! wish in future
you'd see that they don't drop their
tears in to our can. '-Halper's Week
"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
after arriving. Doctor
Not on Her Life.

An Irish woman walked into a large
department store. The fioof-walker,
who was very bow-leeeed. asked her
what he could do for her. She told
him that she would like to look at
the handkerchiefs that were advertis-
ed.
Just walk this way, ma am" said
the floor walker.
The woman looked at his legs.
mo, sir" Indignantly replied the
old lady; "I'll die first
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
His Need Worse Than Hers.

We have been Informed that one Of
our newlv-married Young ladies
kneads bread with her cloves on, saws
the Cambridge. Ohio. sun The ed
itor of this naper needs bread with his
shoes on: he also needs il With his
trousers on: and unless INC aNlin-
ouent roaderS of This ria rag of free
dom pay up soon. he will need bread
without a darn thing on.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Missed Nothing But His Watch.

An old dakey was taken i'll. says
the New York Times, and called in a
physician Of his own race. After a
time. as there were no signs of i'm
provement, he asked for white doc
tor
Soon after arriving, Doctor -----
felt the old mans pulse, and then ex-
amined his tongue.
"Did your other doctor take your
Temperature he asked.
81 don't know. boss" replied the
sick negro. 81 haint missed any
thing but my watch as yit."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14

=
B, low of
T. received late to list
facilities be Ing daily increased Can take
i care of any business offered
DlSEASF+
kill benefits The
sicly is will have this insurance if
sick.
II, Rineers ad dtion Twostory frame building
$4,000 balance
Will 10 cent Must be sold at
this price
city Best neigh
desirable home lie aed fer s35 month
S450 $1,000 cash; balance
10 suit purchaser; inter
"A block land rent for $S1 month Terms
o. application
residence - block land.
southern of city: $1,000
of
i able homes n Lakeside.
dwe Hing block of car line
Nj. WELLS AND COMPANY,
Pine Bluff Ark.
+
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
A TIN CHURCH.

York, Pa, is probably the only
town in the world which can boast
g tin church When the congregation
determined to build they investigated
the cost of materials and found that
stone, brick and lumber were beyond
their means. Some one suggested
block tin, and the house was built.
The edifice is 40 by 80 and cost 81.
500. 1t is painted in imitation Of
brick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
!
EAST END NEWS.
j.
+ j. + + + + + + + i + +

Encineer Ben Barber and wife re-
turned last night from a visit to bod
son, La.
Mrs. Bill Slaughter, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
The many friends of Miss Myrtle
Raglan will be clad to learn that she
is improving today.
Lucy, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Pearce is recovering from
an attack of fever.
Iron Mountain engine 21 has been
repaired at the Cotton Belt shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Senator Lodges Washington Pie.

Senator Lodge frequently visited a
certain lunch room in Washington
which members of both houses 9f
congress were wont to ratfonize On
one occasion. says the Boston Herald.
finding his usual seat occupied, he
chose one at another table, where, as
stalled as waiter
"Rring me piece of Washington
pie and a glass of milk said the sen
ator.
In few minutes the waiter return
ed, bearing a piece of chocolate pie
whereupon the senator laughingly
said: 81 want George Washington.
not Booker
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Let Il Go at That.

Champ Clark, representative from
Missouri, dearly loves a good stoN> ~
the expense of the state OF Arkan'
sas. Zone day. said Mr.. Clark, cas-
train from the east pulled up at the
dinky station of most depressing
town in the fever-and-ague district OF
Arkansas a passenger, thrnssins his
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
MAYOR WHITE IMPROVING.

Gen. H. King White, who was strick-
en- speeches. last Friday night and
has been unable to talk much since,
was reported somewhat better today.
II is believed that he will completely
recover his speech.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Pears for Preserving.

! have twelve trees loaded with fine
pears that | desire to sell at once, SO
will deliver them anywhere in the
city at IS cents per bushel. These
pears are just right fer preserving.
New telephone or leave order at --222
Main street.
CHAS. LUMPKINS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
THINGS SEEN AND HEARD

head out of the car window, demanded
il. bitter tones of detected looking
citizen who was leaning against the
station door: Tell me. what do you
call this dricd-up, drealy, Godforsak-
en- place. That's near enough. s'rang-
En- replied the native in melancholy
voice; let it go at that.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
In These DAYS of Graft,

81 suppose, Jerry" said the eminent
statesman, looking through his peck
etbook for a new dollar bill. like lot
of other people nowadays. you would
rather have clean money
ooh, that's all right, senator" said
the cabman 81 don't care how YOU
made your money!
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
Notice to GreGe Contractors.

Bids wanted for the grading of u
miles of standard euaee railway
Grade; profile and specifications can
be seen at our office at Nillville, Ark.
FREEMAN SMITH LUMBER COM
PANY. DIV
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
HAVE YOUR SIDEWALKS
BUILT UNDER A GUARANTEE.

7. P. Shelby is prepared to build
concrete sidewalks, and to do all 9th
err kind CT concrete work. He employs
only skilled labor, and uses the hest
OF material All of his work is guar
anteed. See him for prices. t98
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14
SOMETIME FOR EVERYBODY


+ printed Pine Pluf during the week
Fashion Local General Fraterna News
Serial Story Children Column of Religious
column Of Religious Thought (culed from all
Weekly Baseball Gossip
miscellaneous articles
ecy appropriate Sunday These addition
editorial Real Estate
+ Transfers. make a rlete newspaper.
There something in the Sun Graphic for
equal
+ in this section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14

Advertising is the channe. thrCn.,h
which he merchants speak 70 the
pc pie they desire to address,
e Ogden, John Wannamaker's part
ner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14

Ladies and Gents
have your clothes
Cleaned. Pressed
Dyed and Repaired
by
john h. Young, y.
Residence 1903 Georgia ST
Old Telephone No. 696
MOTTO: Low Prices
Guaranteed Work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-14

ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
Schooner Burned Off
Point Judith, Tuesday.
Explosion Of Gasoline in the
Hold Causes Disaster.
Grew Climb to @astheads... Rescued By Ply
moutb...OWned In Portland.

Providence. r. l.. July 1s.-The
PROVIDENCE Line steamer Plymouth,
Capt. Appleby. which arrived, today,
from New York, reported the loss by
fire of the two-masted auxiliary
schooner l.. NJ. Eaton off Point Judith
early today. The Plymouth had on
board Capt. George Allen and crew of
two men of the schooner. Edgar Will
liains and Allen Fisher. Capt Allen
was badly burned.
while the schooner, which was a
fisherman. was boating out to the fish
ing grounds from Newport. a strong
door OF gas was found. Capt Allen de-
seconded into the hold to investigate.
carrying lantern. when an explosion
occurred. Capt. Allen was burned by
gasoline which had leaked from tank
and which had been ignited by the Ian
tern. However, he was able to make
his way>~to the deck and to send up
signals for assistance. In short time
the null of the vessel was in flames.
The glare was observed by the Ply
mouth which headed for the craft and
rescued the crew, who had taken ref
uea in the rigging and who were about
to throw themselves overheard to es-
care the fire. The small boats had
been rendered useless by the flames.
The L. NJ. Eaton will be a total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET,
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks,

New York, July 1S.-A glance at the to-
tai sales OF stocks for the day will make
clear that the trivial fluctuations in
prices were owing to the fact that no i'm
portant trading was done The small at
tendance of brokers at the Stock Ex-
chafge showed more interest i'm the dis
cusslon OF the weather thar in the mar
ket.
The bulk of the days meagre business
was done in the first hour OF the session
when lew testing operations BY trad
ers were in evidence. These attempts
demonstrated the lifeless condition of the
market and left it TO the semi-stagna+ion
OF the rest of the day. The gravitatioin
OF prices to a slightly lower level during
the day was ascribabe as much to inoni
tlon as to any active cause. Efforts 10
market small amounts of some of the dor
mant industrial stocks resulted in heavy
declines before bids were encountered and
TINS had slightly disturbing influence
on sentiment.
The recent added demand of the six
months time money was extended in thar
market for loans of some of the shorter
periods and loan bills were offered in the
iofelSn exchange market with effect in
Keeping down the price of exchange. In
spite of the low level of stock commits
SION business. 1t was reported that q sale
OF Stock Exchange seat had been ef-
lected at an advance of several thousand
dollars over the preceding price.
Bonds were heavy. Total sales p,r
value. Sl.?95.0O0 United States bonds were
unchanged on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
U. S. NAVAL VETERANS
Hold Annual Reunion At New Haven
and Elect Officers.

New Haven. Ct. July 1S-The an
nual reunion of the Naval Veterans
Association Of the United States was
held here, today. Commodore l. y. Ba-
ker of Salem, Mass. presided. Officers
were elected as follows: Commodore.
Walter T.. Jacobs, New Haven, cap
tain. John n. Phelps. Newark. N. j.:
commander. Max S. Green. Brooklyn,
n. y; lieutenant commander, William
Lord. Providence. r. L.: lieutenant.
Frank Dalton, Salem. Mass: fleet pay
master, Henry +. McCallum. New Hav-
en-: fleet surgeon, Chas. w. Karshner.
NJ. D.. Philadelphia; feet chaplain. A.
F. McWilliams. Detroit; fleet boat
swain, Peter Duweck, New Bedford,
Mass
AT the meeting Of the Womans Aux
Hilary the following officers We're chos-
en-: Captain commanding, Mrs E. A.
Whitcher. Jersey City; commander,
Mrs. SInelex, Philadelphia; lieutenant
commander. Mrs. Maria Ford, Provi-
dence: secretary, Mrs. Jennie Laird,
Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
Monday Was the Hottest
Day Of the Season.
Great Suffering In Cities, and
In Fact, Everywhere.


New York. July 1s.-An area Of OPP
pressive heat has settled down over the
Eastern and New England states. al
ready numbering hundreds among Its
Victims and causing indescribable suf-
fesing to thousands in this and other
cities. From all points. tonight. came
the story Of the hottest day Of the sum-
mer, attended with frequent prostra-
tons and not a few deaths. Philadel-
phia reported maximum temperature
Of s8.3. the highest figure officially
noted. In this city. the weather bureu' S
high mark was IS. while in Boston.
temperature Of "a was recorded. The
official thermometers located in expos
ed places above the street, did not,
however. indicate the temperature In
which the ordinary mortal moved. and
street thermometers frequently indi-
Gated a temperature Of 100 or higher.
Following are the maximum temper
atures ofhcially recorded in the larger
cities, with the known cases Of pros
tration and death:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
SOME REASONS.
Why Augusta People Should Fellow
This Valuable Advice.


Because the proof is In Augusta.
You can easily investigate it.
Not necessary to experiment.
With some untried remedy.
Profit by the experience Of 4 citizen.
Frank E. Chase, Of li3 Northern Ave,
Augusta, Me. says: I'm the fall Of
1898 I recommended Doan's Kidney
Pills through our Augusta papers after
I had procured the remedy at Willis r..
Partridges drug store and had
been cured Of a lame and. aching back.
The pains had been so bad at times
that I was actually compelled to lean
I'D against something for support. 1t
was not the first time l had been at
tackled In this way bu. it was the first
time I ever used Doal's Kidney Pills.
can say that I never before used i
remedy that gave me such quick and
lasting relief. During the past six
years there have been no occurrences Of
nv trouble worth mentioning. and am
glad to reendorse what said in my
first statement"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name -pcan's-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
At BOSTON,.
Mercury Goes to 90, the Summers
Record-Seve:aI P,os.rations.

Boston. July 1S.-The heat which ac-
quired new energy, late yesterday, con-
ttnued. today. with promise of nearing
the record mark for the summer. During
the night the mercury did not go below
20 and 1t began its upward course with
the dawn. BY O'Clock it stood at ST. and
in the next hour it added five degrees to
that figure, according to the official Their
mometer. Instruments at various parts of
the city. however, were above 80 at the
same time. The humidity, today, was
slightly below normal and there was a
northwest breeze of about eight miles
velocity.
By 11.30 o'clock the weather bureau said
the thermometer registered So degrees. AT
that hour there was every prospect that
the thermometer would rise still further.
Despite the heat no cases of proStration
had been reported.
At noon two cases of heat prostrati ton
were treated at the Relief hospital. Both
public streets. They were Daniel Levy
and VIM. Crehove. The cases are not Sc
rious.
At 2 o'clock the thermometer at the
weather bureau registered g. one degree
below the highest point of the day. which
humidity was &C. which is four degrees
below normal. A breeze of 10 miles an
hour was blowing from the west.
At o'clock the weather officials an
nounced that 2 new heat record for this
year had been established when the Their
mometer registered 4 degrees. which was
O'Clock. The highest previous record I'd
for this year was s. on July 10. Today's
record. however, does not equal that made
on the same date in 1900, when the mer-
! curry climbed to 81.
! Tony Grasset. who was Frustrated ir
/ the North End Sunday, died Mt the Re-
lief hospital. this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
SPORTING NOTES.

The schooner yacht Thistle, which
competed in the transatlantic race fol-
the Emperor William cup several
weeks ago. arrived at New York on the
return voyage, Tuesday.
John Middle Sky, the Indian chief
tain, who wants to fight James J. JEFF
fries. Marvin Hart, Jim Corbett, Jim
my Britt, Able Attell or anybody else
for any old prize-tighting title, is i'll
New York.
Jim Jackson of England and Harry
Lenny of Chester, Pa. have beer
matched to meet for 90 rounds. weigh
in at 6 p. NJ, before a private club in
New York on July 81 for purse and
a side bet.
Bob Dunbar in Boston Journal: Many
of the light harness drivers tell me
that there has been more rough rid
ing" on the part of reinsmen this sea-
son than ever before. They claim that
the ruling made by the judges at the
Old Saugus races, yesterday afternoon,
whether an injustice to Driver Brusie
or not. will so more towards making
the drivers adhere to the rules than
anything else. The yelling by the
"swipes" when the announcement was
made showed that they have not the
interest of the sport at heart but that
it's the mighty dollar they are looking
for.
series of sheepdog trials will be
held at New City. in Rockland county,
New York, next month, that will be the
first public competitions of the sort in
this country. In Scotland and England
the trials have been held for many
years, and they are an aid to the pres
ervation of the best types of collies
and Old English sheepdogs. One of the
trials is pictured in Bob, Son of Bat
tle,' and the description in the novel
is very true to the reality. The awards
at New City will be made by points as
follows: Under command. 30: activity.
10; wide working, Is: steadiness. Is;
putting sheep through hurdles, posts
and penning, rs, making a total of 100
points. The trials will be in connection
with the Rockland county dog show to
be held at New City. Aug. %. "a and 25.
James Mortimer will be the superin-
tcndent and the judges will be. in the
different breeds, II. w. Lacy of Boston,
a. II. Ball of Water Mill; John White
OF HemStead. Alfred Blewitt of High
land Falls: j. S. Price. Jr.. of Chestnut
Hill; W. N. lie Cato of Orange; Thorn
as Holden cf Morrstown; Theodore
cferman of Flberon: w. J. Green of
Philadelphia; f. l.. Jones of Madison;
II. T. Foote of New Rochelle, and E.
M. Oldham and G. M. Carnochan of
New York. The latter will judge the
sheepdog trials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19
GENUINE RECORD BREAKER.
Intense Suffering From Heat In New
England Cities-Two Deaths.

Boston. July 18.-The most intense
heat wave of the season reached New
England. today. and while it was not
4 cord-breaker. and was unaccom-
panied by excessive moisture. it caused
much suffering in the crowded cities.
many prostrations and two deaths.
Boston. according to the official ther-
mometers. was one Of the hottest places
In New England. a temperature of 81
being reached at 4 o'clock. this after
noon.
The coolest spot in the section was on
the very apex of Mount Washington.
where 1t was less than 40, this morn
ing. and not above 80 during the day.
Other temperatures reported from
New England points were as follows:
Portland. 81; Mortified. VT. s.;
Providence. 81: Nantucket. S.; Block
Island. sc. and Chatham. IS.
In this city, there was one death and
nine prostrations from the heat, while
two prostratiOnS were reported from
Providence.
Two deaths occurred at Manchester,
N. H.
One or two sections in Maine had
some relief from thunder showers. but
the summer visitor was unusually
scarce in the greater portion of New
England.
Little hope for any relief was held
out by the government officials. to-
night.
+ Another death due to the heat was TO
ported. late tonight. Patrick Broderick.
n teamster. was overcome. fell from his
wagon and died almost Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-19

Up to midnight, L. prostrations had
been reported.