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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Philippine MORTALITY
Average Death Rate in islands for
1908 Was Az

Was'linGt0.. D. c., May t0.-in the
Philippine census just issued a chap
ter is devoted to statistics of mortal
- ehtaired from official reports
fept by tho municinal govern nents.
T'6a cnn5!ls year. hOwever, could not
be considered 4 normal one as the
prevalence Of cholera resulted in
high death rate. Therefore the re-
turns for the subsequent year are in
cIuded in discussion Of this subject.
The number Of deaths was 442,058
in 1902 and 329,671 in the following
year. Thus the average death rate for
1902 was 63.3 per thousand ranging
from % in Paragua to 133 in Batan-
gas. IN 1908 the death rate diminish
ed to 472 rate still clearly excess
sive, and a study Of the earlier sta
ustics Of mortality suggests that the
which is much greater than that OF
the United States, and exceeds that OF
any European country whose death
rate is known, although it is less than
that Of most Of the provinces in Brit
ism india The average birth rate in
the Philippines, as obtained from sta
Tistics covering period Of firteen
gears, is 48 per thousand The excess
o. births ovec deaths in normal years
is greater toan that Of nealy all 9th
er countries, although slightly less
toan that of the United States.
The difference in the death rate in
the interior and upon the coast-76
and 81 per thousand respectively
suggests that as a place Of residence
the coast is more healthy than the
interior, or else that conditions, such
as public tranquility and medical at
tendance, are more favorable to exist
cpce en- the coast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10

Knoxville Tenn. May 10-(Spe
Cial)-The ninth annual convention
Of the American Cotton Manufacture
ers' association opened here today,
President r. S. Reinhardt of Lincoln.
ton. N. c., presiding, The address
cf welcome On behalf Of the State was
made by Governor J. T. Cox, and May
Or Gass welcomed the delegates on be.
half Of the city, while William B.
Lockett greeted them for the Cham
Der Ct Commerce Of Knoxville. Ar
thur H Low of Massachusetts replied
% the address o. welcome The con.
venticn will continue in session two
days, during which time addresses
will be made by prominent men, in
Guiding President Ayers Of the Uni.
Hersity Of Tennessee, Harvie Jordan
af Georgia, John w. Fries Of Win.
s or-Salem. n c., and others. Dele
gates are present from all parts Of the
country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10

Constable Frank Stewart this morn
ing received information from Fort
Smith to be On the lookout for
hcuseboat painted green According
to the information received by Mr.
Stewart, fisherman named Benton
living at Fort Smith found a bottle
floating in the river in which there
was a note reading: For Gods
sake rescue me- have been kidnap-
ed by men and am a prisoner on
small housebeat painted green with
windows on one side My relatives
have money. am sixteen years and
came from Arkansas City"
Mr. Stewart and bis deputies will
he on the lookout for such a boat, as
there may be some truth in the story
1t is understood that officers from
Fort Smith are making an effort to
follow the boat, alta cugh nothing off.
cial has been received here from
hem.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
FIFTEEN MINUTES STOP AT IRON
MOUNTAIN DEPOT AT
p. NJ,
No Formal Program, But Baron Was
Met by Several Of His Coun.
trynen.

Baron Edmondo Mayor des Plan,
ches arrived in this city about ;
O'clock this afternoon in special
train over the Iron Mountain road and
spent about fifteen minutes here. He
was met at the train by numbe.' Of
his countrymen, but owing to tae fact
that no definite time was allowel 81,
he step here no formal program was
carried out Baron Des Pla',ches
p:ade short talk at the station and
chatted pela sanity with his visitors.
Mayor White and several citizers
met the baron. and the mayor deliver
ed a brief address OF welcome
These who accompanied the mayor
we're Chief of Police Stewart D4t"c
tive Ed Cheek. Fire Chief Sbrltz ecd
S. G.. Alexander. w. H. l.angfcrd and
Capt j. B. Johnson Of the board Of
trade.
The train left at $50 for the trip
down the Iron Mountain road to Alex.
:,ndria, La.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
JUNE u FOR UNWILLING DAY
Suggestion Of Such Change Comes
From U. c. V. Members

Little Rock. May IA suggestion
of another change In the time for I'M
Vel. ~ the Confederate monument
Sas Been made by some Of the l.. G.
'. members. When the excessive
iaius caused postponemeut of the
GnYciin2 ceremonies which had been
set for last Friday It was decided
to carry out the program on .Iune g
the birthday CT jefferson Davis. the
president OF the Confederacy.
The suggestion is now made that
the exercises be held on June l.. as q
convenience to the scores of Arl1an-
sas veterans who have arranged to
leave Little Rock June 13 for the re.
Union at Louisville Ky. It is urged
that # the unveilng takes place June
- ii Will enable the veterans to avoid
the expense OF an extra trip to Little
Rock
No action has been taken in the
matter Of q change from June ,.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Chicago Strikers in Court.

Chicago, Ill.,. May 1o.-(Special)-
Judge kohlsaat has set for today the
hearing in the case of the teamsters
charged with conspiracy to prevent
the Employers Teaming association
from doing business IN Chicago The
company is incorporated under the
laws of West Virginia and secured an
:njunction against the strikers sew,
rral days ago because. it Is alleged
they interferred with the business Of
the cCmplainant 1t is the first time
in Chicago since the strike CT the
American Railway union. in 1894, that
the government has been made par
ty to labor troubles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
UUUVl TIL ULHTI
KIILOUGH DEFEATS GOV. DAVIS
MAN FOR SECRETARY OF
LEVEE BOARD.
Chers for Berry at Door Of Davis
Room When Result of Election
Made Known
AARC SLAP FOR THE GOVERNOR

Memphis. Tenn, May Ex-senator
.. n Killoueh. the retiring president
nf the ST. Francis levee board, smash
ed the slate made by Gov. Jeff Davis
in the election of officers of the board
for the ensuing term. Governor Da
Wis had by exercising his appointing
ever. placed fifteen pro-Davis men
or the board out Of twentvfeur mem
ters. and had held a caucus of his
men and arranged slate as follows:
w B. Miller for president. Reuben
Dye of Little Rock for secretary
Fletcher Roeson fer attorney. J. n.
Bush for treasurer. Fl. v Pharr for
chief engineer.
The only opposition offered by the
anti-Davis men was for the office of
secretary. to which Richard Barton
sought reelection. Mr.. Barton is per
sonally very obnoxious to Gov. Davis
because of his open and uncompronis-
ing championship of Senator Berry in
The coming senatorial race. When the
position of secretary was about to be
natloted on Mr.. Killough claimed the
floor and made a rousing speech on
behalf of the anti-Davis candidate.
carrying with him twelve CT the twen
ty-four members. Another member
left the room. The vote gave Mr.
Barton twelve and Mr.. Dye eleven.
The result completely demoralized
the governor and he left town last
night. When the vote was announc
ed a score CT men ran down the hall
to Davis room and cheererd for Ber.
W. Gov. Davis had previously an
nGunced at the board meeting his can
didacy for United States senator to
succeed Berry.
Other officers elected were: For
president, Mr. Miller: for treasurer
Mr. Bush: for attorney. Mr.. Rolesou:
for chief engineer. Mr.. Pharr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
The Capt. kirkman Case.

Washington, May 1o.-(Special)-
The court martial at Fort Nicbrara.
Neb.. which has been engaged in the
trial Ct Capt. kirllman. L. S. A..
charged with scandalous conduct, re-
assembled today after a recess since
the latter part of March, taken for the
purpose of securing evidence from the
Philippines against Capt, kirkman.
The accused wants badly to resign as
an officer of the United States army.
but the charges against him are Of
such a serious nature. that it is prob
able that he will be punished first
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Mckinley Memorial Meetinn.

New York May 10.-(Special.)-
The Mckinley National Memorial as
sociation met here today. The amend
ed plans of Architect Magonigle we're
presented for adoption and bids for
the construction of the monument
opened The announcement of the
placing Of the contract is expected
within a day or two and it is also ex-
pected that ar order to begin work
On the monument will soou be issued.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
BOTH FEET CUT OFF.

Tuckerman. May 1O.-An lS-year-old
negro boy named Turner residing at
Newport. was probably fatally hurt
and. in the event of his recovery, Grip
pied for life. here Sunday afternoon
freight rain and fell to the track. The
wheels passed over him. severing both
feet above the ankles. 1t is feared
the shock and loss of blood may re-
suit fatally This makes the third ac-
cident Of the same nature in the past
few weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
ARRIVES At CHICAGO
WINDY CITY PLANS ENTERTAiN-
MENT OF PRESIDENT ON
ELABORATE SCALE.
Cases of the Striking Teamsters Of
Chicago to Be Heard in Fed
eraI Court Today.


Chicago. ILL.,. May 1O.--(Special.) y
The special train bearing President
Roosevelt and his party arrived here
this morning aud the president was
greeted by large crowd at the sta
ton. The days plans for the enter
tainment of Mr.. Roosevelt are elab-
crate and ii is probable that his stay
here will be one of the most pleasant
of his trip From the station the
president was escorted to the AuditO-
rum by committee from the Mer-
chants club. After luncheon a recep-
ton was rendered the president by
the Hamilton club at its club rooms.
This evening the IroquCis club will en-.
tertain Mr.. Roosevelt when number
Of other distinguished guests will be
present.
Just what hour President Roose-
velt will receive the committee rep
resenting the striking teamsters Of
Chicago is not known The strikers
have petitiOned him to hear them and
Use his influence in their behalf in
manner similar to that in which he
effected settlement of the anthra-
cite strike three years ago Mr. Roose-
velt has agreed only to hear the strik-
ers, but has not given them any en-.
couragement otherwise. it is under
stood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10

Articles OF incorpora ton have been
fled by the Pudephatt Furniture
Manufacturing company. The incorpo.
rators are VIM. Puddephatt, G. H.
Puddepnatt, @: L. Porter, A. n. Por.
ter, R. S. Barnett, r. H. Stearns. c. E.
Wilson, E. R. WilIerford. Arrie
Reeves, J. E. Boyce, w. G. Hudson, r
l., Davis, Jeff Hicks, w. L. Toney
and O. G. Hankinson. The capital
stock is $4,000, Of which $4,000 has
teen paid in. The business Of the
company will be the manufacturing.
buying and selling Of flratnre. mat
tings, carpets, etc. The stockho olders
have elected officers as follows. VIM,
Puddephatt, president; @. L. Porter,
1ice president; A. NJ Patton, secre,
tary; G. H. Puddephatt, treasurer
The foregoing named officers and r.
S. Barnett compose the board of direc-
tors
This company is com .,ns.'l Of some
OF the most successful business men
o. the city. 1t will have ample funds
with which to do business, and it will
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
The Baron at Fort Smith.


Fort Smith. May 10-Baron Des
Planches italian ambassador TO the
United States, arrived in the city yes
terday on special train on a tour
through the southwest, investigltin
the conditions cf the italian residents
WITH view. it is thought, Of reliev,
ing congested conditions in the east
which necesstate placing the ever~in-
creasing immigrat ton to this country
from italy in other sections. There
was large crowd Of italians and
others at the car TO be presented. The
Tontitown Italian colony, a few miles
from Springdale headed by Father
Randini, and the band CT that place,
came in on the eanronball to see the
Ambassador and were cordially recaiv-
ed The baron gave an informal re
ceptien at the Hotel Main and there
net many Of the leading citizens Of
this city, and it was noticed that [tal.
ians Of the meanest rank were most
cordially received, while the baron's
Gemeanor toward represen tativeS Of
1trer nations was enc Of digni6ed
courtesy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
IN GOOD CONDITION
COUNTY CONVICT FARM SO PIE.
PORTED BY SHERIFF AND
COUNTY JUDGE. a
Prisoners Provided Wita WhoIesaq,s
Food, Sufficient Clothing and
Medical Attention. =
Prisoners Provided Wita Wholesome
ARE ALSO HUMANITY TREATED

Deputy Sheriff Mason Phiipot. who
recently made an inspection Of the
convict camps at New GaSconY and
liannaberry has submitted the follow
ing report Of the conditions Of the
farm.
State of Arkansas county OF Jefter.
son.-To the Hon, f. ]. kerwin, c0uu.
~ judge In compliance with section
1894 Of kirby's digest, hereby certi.
ty that | have visited the two Goa.
:ict camps at Hannaberry and New
Gascony. owned by John NJ. Oracle.
contractor for Jefferson county nris-
cners, and after making a thorough
examination find that all the prison.
ers are furnished with sound. whole.
some food sufficient clothing, medical
attention and are humanely treated.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES GOULD, Sheriff.
By c. NJ. PHILPOT. Deputy.
Judge kerwin also made IN inspec-
tien of the camps with Mr.. Phipot
10l says hp finds hem IL goo.s con,ii-
ten.
The contract held by Mt. Gracje
extends for a period Of two years and
will not expire until next year The
rules and regulations as provided last
year by the board Of directors, con
ststjng of the sheriff county judge
and county clerk, will be IN effect this
year
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Army Of the Potomac.

Manassas. Va. May 10.-(SpecialD
The thirty sixth annual reunion of
the veterans of the society of the
Army of the Potomac at Manassas,
Va. and on the Bull Run battlefield
convened here today. It is attended
by large majority of the veterans
of the Army of the Potomac. which
consists chiefly of the men who were
officers in the Union army. General
Horatio c. King is president and the
society has about 1000 members To-
morrow the delegates will visit the
battlefield of Manassas. where lunch
con will be served on the grounds
surrounding the Henry house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Alabama to BE Repaired.

Washington. May 1o.-(Special)-
The United States battleship Ala,
bama was sent to the Brooklyn navy
yard today to be dccked and repaired.
The order has caused jubilation
among the workmen, who feared re-
duction OF the force, because Of the
fact that much of the repair work Of
the navy usually performed at the
Brooklyn yard has beer diverted to
ether stations during the past year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Southern Golf Tournament.

Savannah. Ga. May 1o.-(Speeial.>
The fourth championship tourna-
ment of the Southern Golf association
began here today over the links of
the Savannah Golf club The usual
rrizes of cups. medals. etc. are offer
ed and the winner of the chief cup
also wins the title of Southern cham
ion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
ANNUAL REUNION OF UNION AND
CONFEDERATE ARMIES AT
WASHINGTON.
Peculiar Significance of Meeting Is
4oth Anniversary Of Close Of
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

Washington. May 1o.-(Special y
The annual reunion Of the Union
and Confederate armies began here
today, with representatives of the
brave old fighters who parti ipated in
the war of 'G1-'65 present from many
states Of the north and south. The
meeting has peculiar significance this
year in that it celebrates the fortieth
anniversary Of the close of the civil
war The progrom contemplates mere
than thirty speeches of greeting and
responses. with an address of wei
come by Gen. II. c. Grosvenor Of
Ohio Other speakers will be- past
department commander Grand Army
Ct the Republic: Capt Griffith and
Gen. Rosser. the youngest Of the brig
adler generals of the Confederate
army
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
French Ambassador at Richmond.

Richmond, Va. May 10 -(Special)
M. Jusserand, the French ambas~
sador to the United States, arrived
here today and will be the guest OF
the Society Of Cincinnati at it's ban
Quet tonight. M. Jusserand will make
an address representing the French
nation, whose former Representatives
We're Lafayette and Rochambeau.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Country Club.

There will be a meeting Of the
members Of the Country Club at
the store of the Peoples Furniture
company at p m. Thursday. AS it
Is an important meeting all the mem
hers are requested to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Niece Of Gen. Grant Weds,

Chicago. ILL.,, May 10-(SpeciaI)-
Miss Lucille Dent, daughter Of Col,
and Mrs. John Dent, and cousin Of
Princess Cantacuzene Of Russia.
granddaughter Of the late Gen. Grant,
was married here today to Lieut.. Bert
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10

OF the Nineteenth infantry. L. S. A.
in the Holy Name cathedral. 1t was
q brilliant marriage with great mili-
taly pomp and ceremony. owing to
the prominence. of the bridal couple.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
Reichstaa Reassemh!es.

Berlin, May 10.-(Special)-T e
1eichstag, which has had several days'
recess. reassembled today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10

IT once take prominent place il
the front ranks of southwest eutef
brtsrs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
RECEIVED STOLEN PROPERTY

Constable Frank Stewart this after.
woman. who is charged with recaiv-
ing stolen property. TAe woman re
ceived the clothing stolen by John
Todd and the other little negroes
from B. w. Benton's store Tuesday
night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
SUIT BROUGHT

To EHI0.H rdyN!rHt .. HG5P' 7.5r1dcFu'F
For Soldiers.
Little Rock, May 10.-(Special.l -
AS was f0recasted in an item to the
Graphic last Monday. Attorney Gen
eral Robert l., Rogers filed suit in
chancery attacking the validity cf the
law passed by the last general assam
bly, appropriating $25 900 for the. sun
rcrt and maintenance Of the state
guard
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10

Life levels all men, death reveals
the eminent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-10
BUY

Two lots from US (s3o0 aud up
wards1, wnen paid for, we build you
a hone If house costs 5000, 40
months interest will amount to S100;
total, 500. You pay US $t7.50 per
month for 40 months; 1-3 years
rent does &he work.
Get Yours"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-17

Continued on Page s.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-17

The Rough Rider Mfg. Co. is
running full blast.
-Thos. Mcdonald has concluded
to remain IN charge of his bridge
business here during the summer.
Miss Leora Cushman arrived
Friday from her home at Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania, for a few weeks
visit with her sister, Mrs. M. W.
Hopson.
Miss Minnie Rogers, a profess
sional nurse who had the care Of
Mrs. E. B. Goodsell at Platteville
hospital and came here with her,
returned to her home at Chicago
Monday.
1t is said that with wet May
and dry June the farmer sings q
merry tune" Well all join in the
chorus if these rains will cease for a
few days and give the sun chance.
Another week of it and We'll have
web feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-17
Memorial Day Sentiments.

Pliny Norcross, department COM
mander of the G.. A. R. has just is
sued a memorial day announcement
which is being sent to the different
posts in Wisconsin. It is a fitting
tribute to the living and dead COM
rades. He says that great effort
should be made by all to celebrate
this day in fitting manner and then
continues: Though we are grow
ing old and many of us are feeble,
let us perpetuate this beautiful Gus
tom; and not if we can help it, leave
one resting place of fallen comrade
without it's loving floral tribute.
LET us, where we can, unite
with us in this memorial service our
affiliated societies, the Woman's
Relief Corps the Ladies Of the q.
A. r. and the Sons of Veterans.
Their objects and ours are the same,
and we should work in harmony
with them. The children of today
will be the citizens of tomorrow
and to them we must soon commit
the principles for which we fought.
Let them gather the flowers they
know so we'll where to find; let
them carry the sweet blossoms from
grave to grave and scatter them
thick where our comrades rest; let
them carry flags, sing songs and
recite poems in honor of our patriot
dead; let them be made to feel that
in a peculiar sense Memorial Day
is their day. Especially should ar
rangements be made by the COM
rades to attend services in a body
on the Sunday preceding memorial
day."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-17
Communication.

The following from the pen Of
Atty. Herman Buchner we believe
to be good suggestion and recon-
mend it to our brethren of the coun-
ty press:
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Lancaster, May II, 1905.
About thirty years ago, a case was
placed in the vault of the treasurer of
Grant county for the purpose of pre-
serving the annual files of the Grant
County Herald. The files not being
put in the case, were destroyed by the
fire, which destroyed the old Budd
building.
Newspapers make up the history of
the world. The records of the doings
OF the people are published by per-
sons who generally have personal
knowledge of the facts transporting.
They are the pulse of a people living,
they record it's joys and sorrows; they
are valuable not only to the living but
to the coming generations.
The loss of the files of the Grant
County Herald was a disaster to the
county at large. It's files. recorded the
early development of the county by
its pioneers.
We have now court house of which
all the inhabitants of the county may
we'll be proud.
Notwithstanding the 'yawning
cracks" discovered by the editor of the
Teller, the building may stand for
many hundred years. The vaults of
the structure are extensive, and will
not be filled for hundreds of years,
Now, I would suggest that with per-
mission of the county board the owner
of each newspaper in Grant county,
file annually volume of the issue of
the preceding year.
Each paper should have a case for
that purpose, and [ have no doubt,
that our county board which has been
so liberal, to make an appropriation
for that splendid structure will make
provisions for the cases, and see that
the files are preserved.
HERMAN BUCHNER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-17

Spanish count who was sent to this
country for this express purpose
during the winter. The Lancaster
boy is thus given an honor that few
have the advantage of securing, and
the fact that it came entirely I'M
solicited is an additional bouquet
thrown his way.
After a short farewell visit with
his parents and friends here Ralph
will take departure for New York,
where he sails on the Cretic, a
White Star line steamer, for Cadiz
or Gibraltar from whence journey
of about 100 miles inland by rail
will bring him to Madrid, the Span