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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09

WE BUY AND SELL ALL KINDS
On SECONDHAND GOODS, PACK
80 SHIP FURNITURE. SEE
etONEY HELMS & CO., 210 WEST
leEcoND AVENUE. OLD PHONE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09
To Teach Mosquito Dogma in the Pub
lie Schools

New Orleans, Oct. 9.-(Special)-
The New Orleans board of education
is so much impressed with the truth
and Importance of the mosquito doc
trine that it has been declared to have
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09
THE TURN OF LIFE
A Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Diseases-lntelligent Women Prepare
for 1t. Two Relate their Experience.

The "change of life" :,
the most critical period
of a woman's existence,
and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near
is not without reason.
Every woman who
neglects the care of her
health at this time in
vites disease and pain.
When her system is in
a deranged condition,
or she is predisposed to
apoplexy, or congestion
of any organ, the ten
dency is at til, period
likely to become active
and with a host of ner-
vous irritations, make
life a burden. At this
time, also, cancers and
tumors are more liable
to form and begin their
destructive work.
Such warning svmp-
toms as sense of suffo-
cation, hot flashes, head
aches backaches. dread
Of impending evil, timid-
ity, sounds in the ears,
palpitation of the heart,
sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, constipa-
ton, variable appetite.
weakness and inquie-
tude, and dizziness, are
promptly needed by in
telligent women who are
approaching the period
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09

Ike Davis. colored, was arrested
bv Officer S. Dawkins Monday on
charge of carrying a razor. He Will
: ye .,is lia' at o'cl ck this :fter-
nCor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09

Mr. Marvin Swift has returned from
the hospital at Texarkana.
Mr. Ernest Hargrove has accepted
position on the riptrack at the
Cotton Belt shops
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09

Dazzling prospects doesn't a!xa.a
S. tie wo-l' % IRE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09

:" wrote you for advice and commenced
treatment with Lydia +. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound as you directed and am
happy to say that all those distressing symp-
toms left me and have passed safely through
| the Change of Life, n well woman. l am
recommending your medicine to all my
friends. Mrs, Annie F.. G. Hyland, Chester
town, Md.
Another WOman'S Case.
"During change of life words cannot ex-
press what | suffered. Ny physician said l
had a cancerous condition of the womb. Ono
day read some of the testimonials of women
who had been cured by Lydia r. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound, and decided to try 1t
and to write you for advice. Your medicine
made me well woman, and all my bad symp-
toms soon disappeared.
| 81 advise every woman at this period OF life
to take your medicine and write you for ad-
vice Mrs. Lizzie Hinkle, Salem, Ind.
What Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Hyland and
Mrs. Hinkle it will do for any woman
at this time of life.
1t has conquered pain. restored
health, and prolonged life in cases that
utterly batiled physicians.
,noind SuCceeds Where Others Foil,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-09
EAST END NEWS.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
JUSTICE HOOKER MAKES GENERAL
DENIAL OF CHARGES OF GRATING
Former Congressman Voluntary Witness at Own
Trial Before Joint Session of Legislature in
New Y0rk--He Was Made "Errand Boy

Albany, n. Y, July 1S.-Justice War
ren B. Hooker today was a voluntary
witness at his trial before the joint leg
islature on charges growing out of the
postal investigation. John B. Stanch-
field. senior counsel of the justice, first
questioned the defendant, the replies
covering Hooker's career up to and in
Guiding his service in congress which
ceased in 1898. Counsel then took up
the question of postof1ice appoint
ments.
Made Him Errnnd Boy.
Hooker said it was the custom in
many districts for the retiring con-
gressman to have the postoffice patron
age. He spoke feelingly of the vast
number of requests that come to
Many of his constitu-
ents, he said, regarded him as an er.
rand boy between them and the depart
ments. In the charge against Hooker
it is alleged that Frank p Ball, of
Dunkirk, was given position in the
FredOnia postoffice at the solicitation
Of Hooker; that he never performed
any service. and that his salary was ap-
piled TO liquidating notes given by Ball
and indorsed by Hookers wife.
The witness asserted neither he nor
his wife loaned a dollar directly to
Ball. Mrs. Hooker went on his notes
only as an accommodation indorses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
EXCURSION BOAT
STRIKES LOG BOOM
Rope Sweeps Girl From Deck and
Knocks Smokestack Down
on Passengers.

Lexington, KY, July 1S.-The steam
er Shamrock while carrying a party
of so eXcursiOnists up the river three
miles from Valley View ran into a rope
stretched from a log boom last night
The rope swept Miss Nancy A Car
penter into the river and drowned her
The smOkestack was thrown down on
George Hutchinson, superintendent of
the Kentucky River Poplar company
probably fatally injuring him. Five
others were badly hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
BAND TOGETHER TO
PROTECT WOMEN
Twelve European Countries Begin War
on Gathering Recruits for
white Slave" Trade.

Berlin, July 1S.-The Reichsanzeiger
publishes the details of the treaty en-
tered into between II European cOun-
tries, which, having been duly ratified,
went into effect today. The contract
ing states obligate themselves to es-
tablish each a bureau for the collect
ing of information regarding the solicit
alton of women and girls for immoral
purposes abroad. These bureaus are
to exchange information among them
selves. and strict watch is to be kept,
particularly at large railway stations
and seaports. TO detect persons engag-
ed in the white slave trade. Efforts
are to be set on foot among fallen wo-
men for the purpose of obtaining infor-
nation about those engaged in the
traffic. The contracting states further
obligate themselves to financially as
sist girls enticed abroad, to return
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
STRANGE DEATH
OF WIVES BEING
EXAMINED into

New York, July 1S.-An indictment
charging grand larceny in the first de-
gree was returned by the grand jury
in Brooklyn today against Frederick
E. Carlton, who was arrested several
days ago on complaint of Henry ]. B.
Schaub. engineer of the United States
submarine boat Porpoise.
Wants Bond Increased.
Carlton is in Jail in default of $4,000
bail in the case, and District Attorney
Clarke said today he would ask that
this amount be increased His request
would be in a measure due TO the fact
he said, that an Official investigation is
to be made into the manner in which
Cartons second wife. Mary German
Carlton, came TO her death. The body
of Mrs. Carlton will be exhumed to-
morrow by order of a justice of the su-
preme court. and the stomach and
other internal organs will be removed
and subjected to chemical analysis.
Two Died In Same Way.
Mrs. Carlton died after a brief ill
ness, and tetanus was assigned as the
cause of her death. The first Mrs.
Carlton died from the disease and un-
der almost identical conditions. Both
women were insured in favor of their
husband
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18

The position in the postofice did not
come to Ball. Justice Hooker said. ''un-
til two years after the notes were
made" Ball. according TO the witness,
came TO him and asked his aid in get
ting a federal position. Hooker saw
First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath in regard to appointing Ball to
the place in the Fredonia postoffice.
and subsequently wrote TO George w.
Beavers. chief of the division of sal
aries and allowances, the letter which
the prosecution has introduced as i'm
portant evidence.
Did Not Know of IdIeneSS.
The fact that Ball was not doing
any work in the Fredonia postof1ce.
the witness averred, was never brought
TO his notice. nor did he ever have any
conversation with Bail or arrange
ment by which he was TO do no work
in his position and apply the salary
toward the payment Of the notes.
Ignorant of NepheM's CaperS.
OF his nephew, Hooker he said he
never knew young Hooker was farm
ing out" his position as laborer in the
FTedonia postoffice. and not usually
doing the work. Il never paid a dol
lar" said the witness, "of money
which Postmaster Taylor. of Fredonia.
restored to the government for Balls
and Hooker's salaries"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
PUT ON SCREWS
Advice of Root to Mayor Weaver
Regarding Alleged Law
Violatcrs.
FINAL WORD OF COUNSEL
Result Will Be Prosecution of Ex-
Officials Accused at Phila-
deIphia.

Philadelphia. Pa, July 1S.-As the
result of a letter received from Elihu
Root. Mayor Weaver will begin Grim
inal prosecution against D. ]. McNich-
oil & Co in connection with the trials
of Councilman Frank H. Caven and
John w. Hill. former chief of the bu-
reau of filtration. The members of
this firm are former Insurance Com
missioner Israel W. Durham, the lead
er of the local republican organization;
State Senator James P. McNichol, and
his brother. Daniel J. McNichol.
About to Retire.
Mr.. Root, who has been acting as
special counsel for Mayor Weaver dur
ing the graft investigation, retires from
that position on account of his eleva-
ton to the cabinet as secretary of
state.
In a final letter of advice to his eli
ent, Mr.. Root takes up the refusal of
District Attorney Bell TO institute pro-
ceedings and advises Mayor Weaver to
exercise his right and carry the prose
cution as far as the law will permit
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
GAVE MAN DESERTS,
BUT is INDICTED
French Girl Who Killed Brute Who
Lured Her Into Slavery Held
for Murder.

New York, July 1S.-Bertha Claiche.
the French girl indicted for murder in
the first degree yesterday by the grand
jury for killing Emil Gendron pleaded
No attempt was made to secure an
early trial for the girl and she will
have to remain in prison until the fall
session. The girl, who says that for
six years past Gendron made her lead
an immoral life and that she killed
him to escape this slavery, looked very
pale and wan when led back to prison
Sympathetic women, who paid a law
yer to defend her during a preliminary
examination have retained legal coun-
sci for her during the coming trial.
New York, July 1S.-Bertha Claiche.
on trial by the coroner's jury for the
of Emil GerdrOn July 9, was held re
sponsible for his death and was com
mitted to the Tombs prison without
bail. The jury rendered Il split yer
dict, seven merely finding the girl re
spOnsible for Gerdron s death and the
remaining jurors declaring she acted
in self defense. After enticing Bertha
Claiche to America from France under
a false promise of marriage, Gerdron
forced the girl to go on the streets
and earn a living for him at the sacri-
flee of her good name. His excessive
cruelty caused the girl to have Ger
dron arrested July 8. Frightened by
his threatening attitude she shot him
while the police were in the act of
making the arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
Powerful Russian Party
Would Establish a
Regency.
FOUR DUKES TO RULE
Conduct Affairs Till Infant Son
of Emperor Reaches His
Majority,

st. Petersburg. July 1S.-A sensa-
tional rumor is current here today that
aparty of zemstvoists and doumamists at
Moscow are in favor of proclamation
Of deposition of the emperor and the
establishment Of a regency for Grand
Duke lcXis-Nikolaievitch, infant son
of the emperor and heir to the throne,
under four grand dukes.
Meeting Prohibited.
1t is alleged that for this reason the
meeting of the all-Russian Zemstvoist
and doumamist congress. which was to
take place tomorrow at Moscow, has
been prohibited.
Ii is announced that 1926 men will
be called to perform military service
during the present year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
MILLIONAIRE WEDS SLUM WORKER
MARRIAGE OF MISS JOHN S PHELPS STOKES
QUIETLY CELEBRATED AT STAMFORD, coNN-wILL
TNUE SETTLEMENT LAsoRs IN NEW YORK

Stamford. Conn. July 1s.-The we'd
ding of Miss Rose Paster TO John G.
Phelps Stokes, second son of Anson
Phelps Stokes. which took place at
noon today in ST. Luke's Episcopal
church, at NOroton. was exceedingly
modest in its appointments. There
were no bridesmaids. and the bride
wore a simple dress of white mousseI-
inc de sole. After the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast was served at the coun-
try residence of the groOm's parents,
nearly 100 guests being present.
Going Abroad.
II is the intention of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stokes TO go abroad for about two
months. Upon their return they will
take up their residence on the lower
east side in New York. They will coI.-
tinue the settlement work in which
both have been engaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
SEVEN BURN TO DEATH IN A HOTEL
FOUND WRECK OF STRUCTURE AT WA
ND-GAs ILLUMINAT


Wabash. Ind. July 1S.-Seven persons
were burned 10 death in fire which
destroyed the Depot hotel early today
The dead are:
MRS. A. HOFFMAN. proprietor Of
the hotel.
MRS. HOFFMAN'S BABY.
ROBERT JOHNSON, expressman.
GERTRUDE STENTSHER.
REBECCA HERMAN.
JAMES HUNT.
ENGINEER COOK.
More May he Found.
All were burned IL their rooms. A
search Of the ruins may reveal more
victims. The fire was caused by a gas
tank used for the Illuminating plant.
exploding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
MONEY TO DEFEND
SON LOST IN BANK
Mother of John Knapp, Held for Muir.
der, Had Savings in Hagers-
town Institution.

Richmond. Ind. July 1S.-FOur han
dred dollars. which Mrs. Knapp had
raised through hard effort for the de-
fense of her son, John Knapp, who is
awaiting trial here for murder. was
lost in the wreck of the Commercial
bank at Hagerstown. Ind Mrs. Knapp
is perhaps the most wretched and de-
spairing of the 500 depositors who lost
their savings in the institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
COMING OVER TO TAKE A
LOOK AT OUR CONSTITUTION
Frenchman Who Refused Amnesty
Would Inaugurate Reforms
at Home.

Paris, July 1S.-Paul de Roulede,
who recently refused 10 ret n TO
France under President LOubet's am
nesty proclamation after having been
exiled for sedition, is considering a
visit TO the United States for the pUr-
pose of studying the American cOnsti-
tuition with a view of advocating a re-
vision of the French constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
LONDON TRACTION SCHEME
Royal Commission Recommends Build
ing Of Two Great Avenues.

London, July 1S.-The royal commits
sion on locomotive transport in Lon
don recommends the construction of
two main avenues through London.
40 feet wide and between four and
five miles long. carrying four lines OF
tramways on the surface and four
lines of railways below the surface.
1t is estimated that the cost of con
struction will be 100000 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
FALLS 5000 FEET
WITH AEROPLANE

San Joes. Cal. July 1S.-Aeronaut
Maloney today fell 5000 feet with Prof
Montgomery aeroplane and received
injuries that will cause his death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
WANTS USE OF MAILS AGAIN
Arguments in Behalf of Peoples Unit
ed States Bank Begun.

st. Louis. July 18.-The arguments
were begun today before Judge Nc
Pherson in the United States circuit
court on a petition filed by Edward G.
LOomis asking that a fraud order is
sued by Postmaster General Cortelyou
denying him and the Peoples United
States bank the use of mail sack be
set aside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
Omaha Banker Near Death.

Omaha. Neb., July 1S.-E. w. Nash.
the Omaha banker and millionaire.
who has been near death for two
months as the result OF paralytic
stroke while dining at the residence of
Herman Kountze. the banker. is lying
at his residence here in a critical con
dition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
MANILA BANK DID WELL
Succeeded in Getting 90 Cents on Dol
lar of Depositors' Funds.

Manila. July 1S.-DepOsitors of the
American bank will receive 40 per
cent of their claims The bank was
closed May is last on an order given
by Governor General Wright and its
effects placed in charge of the insular
auditor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18

bids for completing the new city build
ing plans. Architect w. a. Bennett,
formerly of Chicago, said that the aid
ermen had been influenced improperly
in letting contracts TO competitors.
The aldermen Indignantly denied this,
and an exciting scene ensued, in which
the word liar was used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
OLD G. A. R. OFFICER DEAD
Maj. George A. Collier Was Chaplain
in-Chief Under Logan.

Delaware. Ohio. July 1S.-Chaplain
George Collier, L. S A, retired, is
dead, aged so. He received a commits
sion as chaplain in the army from
President Hayes in 1879 and last year
was commissioned major by Roose-
welt He was chaplain-in-chie of the
Grand Army of the Republic on the
staff of Gen John A. Logan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
SUCCESSOR TO M. KNIGHT
}. o. Ives Becomes Freight Traffic
MANAGER of Wabash.

Omaha, Neb.. July sd. o Ives.
for many years general freight agent
of the Burlington & Missouri RivF- has
been appointed TO the head Of the
freight traffic department Of the Wab-
ASH system with headquarters al St.
Louis. He succeeds Milton knight who
died recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
SAIL TO MEET JONES BODY
Second Division of BattIeships of At
Iantic Fleet Departs.

Newport. R. l.. July 1S.-The second
division of the battleship squadron Of
the North Atlantic fleet, under com
mand of Rear Admiral Davis, sailed
today TO join the squadron of warships
which is conveying the body Of John
Paul Jones to this country from
France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
SERIOUS WRECK ON
SANTA FE AT ROMEO

Chicago. July 18.-William Cold. ex-
press messenger vas killed. David
Young. signal man fatally injured and
20 persons hurt, several seriously, to-
day In a collision between a south
bound construction train and a north
bound passenger train on the Santa
Fe railroad near Romeo. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
WRECK AT ROCHESTER, N. Y.
Chicago and Detroit Special Strikes
Freight Car.

Rochester, n. Y, July 1S.-A Chica-
go and Detroit special on the New
York Central was wrecked in East Ro-
chester today by striking freight car
Engineer James Clark was killed, Fire
man Flossey seriously scalded, and
George White a colored passenger,
slightly injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
PRINCE PHILLIP, OF -COBURG,
FINALLY ASKS DIVORCE FROM LOUISE

Gotha. July 1S.- Prince Phillip, Of
Saxe-COburg and Gotha today filed
with the provincial court a petition for
a divorce from his wife, the Princess
Louise of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Lou
ise is the eldest daughter of the king
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
AIe1ander's Condition Critical.
Town Not Wiped Out.

Milwaukee, Wis. July 18.-While
wires to Aniwa are still down a report
has been received through train hands
that there is no truth in the report of
Aniwa having been wiped out by a
storm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
HYDE STEPS OUT
CHIEF sTATIsTIcIAN OF DEPART
MENT OF AGRICULTURE RE-
SIGNS HIS POSITION.

Washington, July 1s-Chief statis-
tician Hyde, of the department OF
agriculture. today resigned his posi-
ton, and the resignation has been ac-
cepted. Assistant Secretary Hayes
has been detailed 10 take charge OF the
statistical bureau until the vacancy
shall be filled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
TEXAS MAN TO HELP STEVENS
jackson Smith, Former Railroad Man,
Appointed to Important Position.

San Antonio, Tex, July 1S.-A tele-
gram received here from Jackson
Smith, formerly general passenger
agent of the National railroad of Mex
leo, states that he has been appointed
assistant to Chief Engineer Stevens OF
the Panama canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
AMERICANS WIN At TENNIS
HoIeomb Ward and 5eaIs Wright Take
Finals at London.

London, July 1S.-In the tennis fin
ais and doubles for the Davis trophy
Holcomb Ward and Beals Wright o.
the United States. beat Norman Brooks
and Walter Dunlop, of Australia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
COMMERCIAL CLUB FORMED
Davenport Organization Follows Lines
of Rock Island Club.

The Davenport Commercial club, sue
cessor to the Davenport Business Mems
association, was launched last night,
and a directorate, of which Joe r. Lane
is head, was chosen. The club aims TO
follow the general plan of the Rock
Island club, and will erect a clubhouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
INSURANCE MEN ASSEMBLE
First Business Session of National
Union Called to Order.

Alexandria Bay. Ind. July 1S.-Ey-
cry state in the union was represented
when President William R Briggs
called the first business session of the
annual convention of the Senate OF the
National Union Insurance society 10
order here today One hundred and
thirty-five insurance representatives
were present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18

of Belgium. In 1897 she eloped with
Count Won Matassich-Keglevitch a
lieutenant in the Austrian cavalry Her
subsequent confinement in a sanitor-
um and escape from her attendants
caused sensations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18
BUY BACK STOCK?
Rumor Equitable Will Pay Ryar
Off and Become
Mutual.
BAD LOANS TO BE PAID
Oepew Deal May Be straightened Out
Former President Alexander
Critically az.

New York, July 1S.-The majority of
stock carrying the controlling interest
in the Equitable Life Assurance soci-
ETY. which was acquired by Thomas F.
Ryan by purchase from James Hazen
Hyde has been formally transferred TO
the board of trustees which is headed
by Grover Cleveland. The announce
ment was made today by George F
Parker, secretary of the Equitable
trustees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-18

Burlington. July 1S.-Capt Beckwith,
one of the most prominent Iowans in
the state dropped dead suddenly from
heat last night while chatting with
Hon. J. W. Blythe