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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
DELEGATES COMING
Big Attendance Will Be
Here at Sunday School
Convention.
STATE SECRETARY LONG TALKS
ENcouRAGlNGLY OF SUM-
DAY SCHOOLS.
Three Years Ago Only Thirteen
Counties Organized ard Now
More Than Forty
Three Years Ago Only Thirteen
PROMINENT SPEAKERS HERE

Delegates from all sections Of the
state Ct Arkansas are arriving in
the city today u participate IN the
area5 annual Arkansas Sunday school
convent ION. which opens itsfirst ses-
sion at the First Presbyterian church
at As this evening.
While many hive already arrived,
il is expected that the @najerity of
those who will be in attendance will
gel here GH the various trains coming
into the city tomorrow, when the real
business of the convention will begin.
State Secretary W. Fred Long
came down from Little Rock today to
be present. He speaks encouraging
ly of the work of the Sunday school
association during the past year and
is enthusiastic over the prospects for
the future.
"Three years ago said Mr.. Long,
there were but thirteen counties Or
ganized Today we have more than
forty
Mr.. Roads of Philadelphia, who Is
one of the speakers On the program,
will get in today and Mr.. Meigs, an
other che of the speakers, will get in
tonight
The state executive committeeman
will arrive this afternoon.
Hon. S. O. Sewer. state president,
is expected from Camden this after
noon.
Information received from all parts
CT the state indicate a large attend
ance, ard the local committees are
planning for their accommodation In
q manner that leaves 70 doubt of the
hospitality Of Pine Biui On occasions
of this kind.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend the opening ex-
ercises at the First Presbyterian
church corner Of Walnut and Fifth,
tonight, beginning promptly at 7:45.
All the singers of the city are re-
quested to be promptly on hand at
las
The program fer the opening ses-
sion this evening is as follows:
Frs. Session.
Tuesday evening, June 13, 1906:
7.45-Song service.
8 p m.--Genuine Pine Bluff wel-
come; on behalf Of the city, Fred Fox;
cn behalf Of the churches and Sunday
schools, Judge W. T. Woodbridge.
Response in behalf of the state
workers-Rev. W. F. Andrews.
835 D. m.-President's annual ad-
dress, Hon. S. @. Sewer.
8 .. m.-Song.
9:05 p m.-Lntrcductions- Wis.,
itors and responses.
$3.50 D. m,-Appointment of commit.
tees and adjournment.
The following is the program for to-
morrow:
Wednesday morning June "A. 1905:
6 a. m.-Sunrise prayer and praise
service led by Rev w. T. Evans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
Ordin ance Amended.

MI. Hight0wer. for the ordinance
committee. reported that it was the
sense Of the committee that an
amendment should be tackled on to
the original ordinance, as reported
ard read twice al the last session Of
the city council. granting permission
to the St. Louis Southwestern rail
road company the privilege of erect
ING and maintaining electric light
poles along Third avenue. This
amendment provides that each street
intersection from Indiana street to
Sixth avenue With the said railroad
shall be lighted With net less than
% candle power incandescent light.
except State Main. Pine. Chestnut,
Walnut, Oak and Linden streets
which said mentioned streets shai
he lighted with an arc electric light
of not less than 9 600 candle power.
all at the expense OF the said raj
read company and provided. fultner.
that the city council may from tine
TO time order an increase in the NUM-
l,cr Ct lights both incandescent ard
arc as needed The amendment. on
motion. passed to it's final reading
and passed; and the ordinance as
amended Was read the third and last
time. Mr.. Nichol, in speaking en- the
question. said he saw no good reason
tor exempting these electric light
poles from taxation, as provided for
in the ordinance. On roll call. the
ordinance passed, Nichol voting no.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
AWAITING Mr.. HAYS ARRIVAL:

New YORK, juhe 13.1n(specia'.'---
Arrangements were completed today
for a tug to go down the bay tohnor+
row and meet Secretary 'of State john
Hay, who is returning from a several
weeks vacation in Europe fer the
benefit of his health. Mr.. Hay, &C
companied by Mrs. Hay. is returning
on the Baltic, VIII ch left Liverpool
last Wednesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
and ask his authority for making any
such charges.
Some Bad bitches,

MI Clement reported the ditch be-
tween Barraque and Olive in bad con-
dition, and moved that the city engi-
neer be instructed to clean same, cut
ting out the weeds and other OBJ
s'acles. The necessary instructions
were given. The city santarian was
also instructed to have the bitches
near the Arkansas Cotton Oil compa-
ny's plant cleaned
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
Kick About Water.

ERiley. for the sanitary commit
eported considerable complaint
kthe. water being furnished the
Il this time. He said there was
hestion about the water being
1T was very bad, and the COM
S were becoming very numer-
Mr.. Riley's remarks did net
create discussion. and the matter
over without action of any kind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
TIMBER CORPORATION
Files Articles Of Incorporation With
County Clerk.

Articles Of Incorporation OF the
Nimmons ard Bennett company were
Sled with the county clerk The ar.
tieles state thar TIE firm is organized
for the purpose Of doing q general
lumber, timber aud real estate busi-
ness; to manufacture headings
slaves. hoops, lumber OF all kinds
and the products Of wood, either fin
ished or unfcished; to manufacture
buy and sell houses Of all kinds, etc.
Tha general Offices Will be located in
rhis city, and the ccrporators are w.
3 Nirmons. H A. Bennett and H. P.
Bell. The capital stock is 100000 Of
which $50 900 has been subscribed.
It is divided into 1000 shares Of 500
each.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
till Ask 5arthoiomew's Authority.

- '>S'~ SSb
Mr. Clement, for the cemetery com
ttee reported that his committee
p made a thorough investigation
the charges recently submitted by
s. Bartholomew. deputy com
aader for the state Of Arkansas for
Grand Army Of the Republic, thas
Frtaln colored citizens had been re.
hsed permission 10 VISIT the cemc.
Pry for the purpose Of decorating the
raves OF old union soldiers buried
Eere; and had found the charge to
2 wholly without foundation IN fact
le moved that the mayer be request
= % communicate with Bartholomew
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13

Re also reported that considerable
nplaint had reached the committee
put the water coming from fac
y No. 2 of the ice plant, and he
ved that the company be requested
run this water into the flush tank.
yor White explained that this would
lmpracticable, and the matter was
ferred to the sanitary committee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
Final PASSAGE Of Ordinances.

On motion the rules were suspend
ed and the following ordinances pass,
ed to their final readings and We're
passed:
An ordinance fixing the width OF
the sidewalks on Fourth avenue. north
side, from State to Main street. and
providing that same shall be twelve
and one-half feet wide.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
IS TO KNOW
Will Ask Mr.. Bar
omew to Give His
Authority.
s NEGROES NOT PEMIT.
ko DECORATE GRAVES
AT BELLWooD.
Had Brief and Uninterest-
Session on Monday
Night.
Had a Brief and Uninterest'
Night.
PASSAGE ORDINANCES

.ity council held a delightfully."-
ID uninterfsting session Mon
hi. Mayer White called the
Es to order promptly at .
|an4 an hour AMI a half later
(ere fling downstairs and to
bmes. the session having end
|ptly when Alderman Fox ask
be excused in order that he
&c elsewhere.
Boyce. Fox, Clement and
answered the roll call just
Ie meeting was called to order,
few minutes later HightGwer
h. thus making SIX aldermen
The minutes of the last
were read and approved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
Ssnitarian's Salary.

finance committee reported a
the salary Of J. S. Currey, city
fian, which, on motion, was al
without discussion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
BUY

Two lots from us $500 and up.
wards), when paid for; we build yoa
home. ff house costs $500. ~
months: interest will amount to 500:
total. $500. Yos, pay US $3.50 per
Month for 40 months: y 1-s feara
rent does the, work. =,
"Get Yours"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13

An ordinance assessing the cost OF
improvements in sewer district No. :
upon real property therein situated
and making the same lien thereon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13

Continued on Page Four.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13

An ord nance providing for the ap-
uropriation CT $500 for the use Of
the board Of public works.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13

The following telegram was
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
Old Board Holds Lengthy
Session
WORK MOSTLY ROUTINE
Poor Expense Was ss4s.2e in February
20 Births and 10 Death During
Last Month - New Light
for Prospect Street.

The last meeting Of the city council
Of 1904-05 was held last evening, all
members being present Being the last
it was a lengthy one, holding until after
IL o'clock.
Water Supt. Campbell reported a
shortage of water in Bolster reservoir,
and the water committe was instructed
to interview the mill owners along the
stream and see if they will permit the
city to pump from Stevens branch for
a short time, and also to get the pump
in readiness
City Attorney Gordon reported on the
deed Of the library trustees, transferr-
ing the library lot to them. The report
was accepted, but further action was
deferred until the meeting of the new
board, on Wednesday evening.
A large number of city warrants were
read and ordered paid.
The water superintendent was in
structed to send a bill to Al M. MorTi-
son for breaking a hydrant.
II was voted to draw warrant for
the mayors salary Of $3.50 for the
year.
The resolution appropTiating $500 to
the French Barre Library was read a
second time and adopted, as was also
the resolution making certain appropri-
ations to the different departments,
1t was voted the city procure new
set Of bindings to keep the sewer plans.
The County Medical Association was
granted the use Of the city council cham
Der for meeting on March 18TH
The report Of 0yerseer Of the Poor
C. A. Smith showed the expenses Of his
department for February to have been
$046.26.
The report Of Chief OF Police Brown
for February showed 16 arrests, of
which were for intoxieation, and for
breach Of the peace.
The report Of the committee on lights
recommended new light ON Prospect
street, but no present action on the
petitions for lights on Washington and
Pike streets. The report was accepted,
and the light ordered on Prospect street.
A bill from G. l.. Bugbee for work
done in pulling down part of the
Quinlen block after the FIRE in it, was
referred to the finance committee and
city attorney.
Health Officer j. w. jackson reported
~ Drths III FEBRUARY LIZ males and
s females. There were 10 deaths.
Two bids were opened for the recon
struction Of the old fire station, but
action was put over until Wednesday
evening.
1t was voted to install telephone in
the chiefs Office in the new fire sta
ton.
Overseer of the Poor G. A. Smith
reported the city farm buildings were
without water.
Mr.. Smith made request in behalf
of the assessors for help in taking this
years lists. Action was deferred
The committee on legislation report
ed favorably on the proposed new ordin-
ances for the government Of the fire
department, but action was deferred to
some future meeting.
AT 1905 the council adjourned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
MILO CURTIS DIES
FROM INJURIES.
Workman Who Was Injured at Jones
Brothers Yesterday, Passed Away
Last Night = Funeral
Tomorrow.

Milo Curtis died at 1880 last night
at the Emergency hospital, where he
was taken yesterday afternoon, suffer-
ing from conclusion of the brain, caused
by an accident at Jones Brothers plant.
Mr.. Curtis did not regain conscious
ness for moment from the time he
was injured until he died. Mr. Leith
Mr.. Curtis father-in law, was with him
at the last, but Mrs. Curtis had to be
taken to her home, being overcome with
grief at her husbands condition.
Mr.. Curtis was a sober, honest and
Woodworking man, and was well liked
by everyone who knew him or had any
dealings with him. He was Al years
Of age and had worked at Jones Broth
ers' for about four years. He came to
Barre eight years ago, from Ausable
Chasm, N. ", and two years later mar
ried the daughter of Frank Leith, at
that time foreman at Jones Brothers.
He leaves his wife, two little sons,
and baby daughter, who have the
sympathy of the entire city in their
bereavement.
The deceased was member Of Gran
tie Lodge, +. and A. NJ.
The funeral will be held at his late
home, 80 Maple avenue, Wednesday af-
ternoon at two o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
RECEPTION TO NEW PASTOR.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Freeman Wei
coined by Parishioners.

N1AA~N W A1AAoAAA0EGiot
"A formal reception in honor Of the
Rev. and Mrs. Charles L. Freeman was
held in the vestry of the Church of
the Good Shepherd from to 10 last
evening.
Since this reception was the first
opportunity that many Of Mr.. Free
mans parishioners have had to talk
with their new rector and his pleasant
wife, it was doubly enjoyable affair.
The church vestry was charmingly
furnished for the occasion. The tea ta-
Bile, in charge Of Mrs. Walker and Mrs.
Ligouri, sparkled with silver, and re-
fected the light OF many candles, and
the whole parior presented a very at
tractive appearance.
Rev. and Mrs. Freeman received the
guests who were introduced by Mr..
Bush, Mr.. Anchor, and Mrs Vaughan.
During the evening light refresh
ments were served and an orchestra
composed of Messrs. jenkins, Parker.
Sector and Cole furnished music.
The affair was most enjoyable one
both to Rev. and Mrs. Freeman and the
parishioners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
That Are as
Interesting as Fiction !

An advertisement from the Corner Store possesses the
fascination that first fiction does you economist
For its pretty suggest savings Of more than ordinary inn
poance It has much your purse and you
all loyal your bank will improve. There is
doubt about you money by trading here every week
and get up to date merchandise at that.
Our stock of Winter Goats at SO o. IAN new this season.
None less than $1,000 many 81 500 and $4,000.
Every Winter Waist onehalf price, until they all leave
Sevenyfve yards Of navy and black Zibene 55e per
yard Was SI.oo
There are assortments Of Baby Bonne and Tams at
half price
Furs you well afford to buy for year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
PROGRESS AT QUINCY,
Committees From Manufacturers and
Cutters Arranging Details.

Quincy, Mass, March AT the
noon adjournment yesterday Of the CON
ference between the joint committee of
the granite cutters and manufacturers
it was given out that an agreement was
being reached to decide on a bill Of
prices for piece work which viii practi-
cally give the cutters more than the SO
asked for
The manufacturers also agreed to
reduce the number of apprentices for
a gang from ten to three, and special
provision was made for old and Grip
pied cutters.
The conference was characterized by
good feeling on both sides, and when
the noon recess came the cutters were
jubilant. Yesterday afternoon Secre-
tary James Duncan of the National
Cutters Union spoke on the use of pol
ishing machines 1t was agreed to take
up the matter OF paying the blacksIniths
So instead of $3.50, as nnow, following
the settlement Of the cutters strike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
To Investigate Ross Fatality.

st. Adams, March THE board of
railroad commissioners will hold hear
ing at st. Jolnsbury on Wednesday to
investigate the fatal accidents to the
Hon. and Mrs. Jonathan Ross. On Frs
day the board will hold investigations
at Rutland on the recent fatal accidents
on the Bennington 6 Rutland and Della
ware b Hudson railways.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

The status Of the state inspector Of
finance has been settled by Mr.. Plat
rendering his resignation. There is a
vacancy for sure now, and the governor
will proceed to fill it. Mr.. Platt was
good official, but when he undertook to
force his own reappointment, right
thar as Uncle Remus says, was whar
he broke his merlasses Jug"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
.sFourteenth Gueat,, AGENCY.

There Is most curious agency in
Paris whose business 1t is to supply
the fourteenth guest Parisians, like
some other people, have superstl-
tious objection to dinner parties OF
thirteen. and this agency undertakes
to supply at short notice a lady or gen
fleman warranted to give satisfac-
ton
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
Funeral Of Ex-Mayor Morse.

Burlington, March THE funeral of
ex- Mayor George H. Morse was largely
attended today at the Unitarian church.
There was wealth of flowers. The
honorary bearers were w. Il. Burnap,
Elias Lyman, II. w. Allen, e. w. Park
hill, Willard Crane and d. w. Robin
SON.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
-BAULDIU.
Popular Young People Married Last
Evening.

AT 1850 last evening Eva M. Rauldiu
and Ehuen v. Belyille were united in
marriage by the Rev +. +. Lowe at
the home Of the groom in Graniteville.
G. Z. spaulding Of ST. Adams acted as
best man, and Miss Flora Ashline, also
Of ST. Adams, and sister OF the
bride, acted as bridesmaid.
A reception was held after the cere-
mony, and many useful and beautiful
presents were left BY friends and rela-
tives The contracting parties are well
known in this city, the groom being
plumber employed at Phelps Bros.
The bride is a dressmaker, well known
in this city and in South Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
GREAT BOWLING.
Team Record Broken by Two Teams
Last Evening.

Last Evening.
The Eurekas took two out of three
strings from the O'Learys in their bowl
ing match at Alexander's alleys last
evening, and both teams broke the In
tercity bowling league team total rec
ord Of 2672 held by the OIearys. The
new record is now held by the Eurekas
and is 1852.
Smith held high total and angle last
night, his best single being 246, and his
total being GIG.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

All vanquished candidates today
should remember that Lent begins to-
morrow, with its season Of sackcloth
and ashes. They viii be in the proper
spirit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
JINGLES AND JESTS.
narnyard Lgrics--IIl.torieaI.

Bnrnynrd Lyrics--HistoricaI.
Said the dog: when that trip to the cup
board
Was indulged in by Old Mother Hubbard
Her search was STALL
She had eaten 1t all
Herself-and l know. for I rupboardT'
Cleveland Leader.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

When the history Of the battle now
raging about Mukden is written, it will
rank as one Of the greatest battles Of
modern times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

Yes or "nos the Times hopes there
will be less intoxicating liquor drunk
the year to come than has been the case
for the year past.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

Motorman street carr How does the
car happen ter be so crowded this tript
Conductor-This is the meeting day
of the Physical Exercise club. New
York Weekly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

II made a resolution not to let Jack
kiss me-
Have you broken 1t yet?v
EMO but he has, San Francisco
Examiner
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07

In England some centuries ago If an
ordinary workman without permission
moved from one parish to another in
search Of work or better wages he was
branded with hot iron.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
Hor AIRS TOOK THREE STRINGS.

hui AXIS TUX IHKEE STRINGS.
Defeated the Independents in Close
Game.
Montpelier, March THE Hot Airs
defeated the Independents in the bowl
ing match at Baseombs' alleys last even
ing, in close game. The victors took
every string, but up to the last ball
rolled the first two strings were both
doubtful.
Irwin Potter, who is attending the
Emerson School of Oratory at Boston,
is visiting relatives in the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
coe commiaaIon COMPANY FaIIs.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March The
Coe Commission company, with hundreds
OF Offices throughout the northwestern
and coast states, went into the hands
Of receiver today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
sPAULDING JUNIORS WON.
Defeated the Boys Club Basket Ban
Team Last Evening.

In an exciting game of basket ball
played in the Boys club gymnasium last
evening the second year men Of Spauld-
ing high school defeated the Boys club
team, BY the score of "a to II.
Tho limo mn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-07
1850

copies, the largest paid circulation Of
any daily paper in this section.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-13

Once there was a Young Man Ac-
counted Bright In every Other Way
who was seriously thinking of Slipping
his Head into the Matrimonial Moose.
Before. however. taking a step
fraught with such Tremendous Import
he decided to look About Him for a
little Expert Advice.
Hard by resided a Patient Man who
had been Married Seven Times; not
that he had had Seven Wives at One
Time, for Death or the Divorce Court
had always Removed n before he
had taken ON Another.
To Him the Young Man went One
Day full Of Confidence that he would
ind out All About 1t. Tell me-" be
said, about Woman and her ways,
for I have a Half Hour to Spend, and
/ Fain would know"
You have come to the Wrong In
formation Bureau" replied the old
man sadly. Il know nothing at all
ubout the subject. Ask Of Bachelor
Wisefbah. whom | have often heard
1earnedly Discussing the Topic"
MoraL-To find out All About Wo
man ask the Youth of Nineteen who
has Never Been In Love.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-13

eeraph pole and jumps on
Criminals are about the most careless
and thonghtless persons in tie world
to deal with. If one happens 10 be
scooting along about four miles ahead
Of the officers and comes 10 a fork in
the road IT is very seldom that be wiD
take the trouble 70 leave a note telling
his pursuers which read he has taken
One who has had no experience II an
as a thief catcher can see At a glance
what confusion a course of this kind Is
liable TO cause. often raising a doubt as
TO whether the criminal really desires
to be caught.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1905-04-13
He Will 81 on Dcck

In about fifty years the last mar who
was In Port Arthur with Stoessel win
begin dying TO slow mesie. and he WIZ
keep II up With more or less regularity
for TIE fifty years following.
Not only In the villages Of Russia
but in every hamlet IN tie civilized
world viii lie yield up his life while tie
nelchbors stand around in awe and re
late tie story OF his heroic past.
While there were but 25Dgo or 30c0s
mon In the fortress at the time IL toos
n tumble TO itself and fell. the number
Of its defenders who viii Gle leaving 3
legacy Of glory 10 their children wiz
noun up into the hundreds OF thou
sands.
1t seems sad to contemplate. but "
to the present tine science h.s foull
no way 10 combat tie hero niicsole
which plays havoc with so NAVY 81
our Old mel who have seea miii.arg
service.