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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-30
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Delegate to River conpress.-Presi-

Delegate TO River congress--Presi-l
dent PIT Walsh, of the Davenport
Commercial club. has appointed w. D.
Petersen as delegate to the national
rivers and harbors congress, which will
be held in Washington. ID. c.. Jan. Is,
1906. This congress will be composed
OF influential and distinguished men
from all parts of the country. This
meeting is called at the suggestion of
the congressional committee on rivers
and harbors TO promote rational i'm
provements of our waterways and 10
induce congress to make larger APP
preparations for this purpose. The APP
preparations made at the last session
of congress were about SO ,000,0 900 short
of the previous year, and ii is desired
to substantially increase this years
figures.
Franchise Extended.-The Davenport
& Suburban company having discover
ed that its franchise for a line to the
government bridge depended on its
completing the line by Jan. 1. 1906,
special meeting of the city council was
asked for and held Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock, TO act on a resolution ex-
tending the time limit to July 1. 1906.
Attorney George W. Scott addressed
The council. stating that the company
had recently commenced laying rails
near the bridge, but that the weather
was interfering, and there was danger
OF the work running past the first of
the year. So by unanimous vote the
council adopted resolution extending
the time with the understanding that
the present work was to be pushed and
the street not left in a torn-up condi-
ton any longer than is absolutely nee
essary.
Arrest Three Fugitives.-The local
police have arrested three fugitives.
| The first one, Fred Marvin, was want
ed in Moline and was captured early
yesterday morning shortly after mid
night. The other two, Emory Scott
and Howard Hawkes., were secured
later yesterday morning. They are
wanted in Rockford. H., for larceny.
Suit Result of Injury.-Yesterday
Attorneys Ely & Bush, acting for Ches-
ter Little, brought a suit against the
Mueller Lumber company. BY this suit
| Mr.. Little seeks to recover $4,000 for
personal damages sustained by him.
In his petition the plaintiff says that
on Oct. so. 1905, while he was employed
at the mill, his work was changed and
he was set at running a circular rip
saw. While thus working, he says, he
injured his hand. The tip of his third
finger was cut off and the first and sec
ond fingers were SO injured that ampu-
tation at the knuckles was necessary.
| Obituary Record.-Thursday evening.
at his residence. SIS Myrtle street. oc-
tcurred the death of Samuel l.. Waters,
aged 50 years. Mr.. Waters was born
in Ohio and was a widower. He is sur
vived by four sons, |. r. Waters. of
California; T. NJ. and John H., of Dav-
export, and Willis Z. Waters, OF Wash
lington, Iowa. and two daughters, Iona
NJ. Johnson. of California, and Bessie
Waters, of Washington, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-30

mere announcement that "fIoity Toity
their $4,000 production. direct from
run of, one solid year at their .poDula.
little theater on Broadway. New York
is to appear at the Illinois theater this
evening insnres a crowded house. Web
er & Fields psyer do things on a half
way. scale. and ,.Holty Toity" has besE
produced on, scale OF lavish extrav
9gance never before attempted in mn
seal comedy. The book is BY Edgal
Smith and the music by John Stron
berg, and from opening chorus 10 finale
Il is melodious. and some OF the nun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-30

Emery-Gase-A wedding of interest
which win come as a complete sur
prise TO their many friends was that
of ] B. Emery and Miss Sadie Gage
which was soiemRized last Tuesday IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-30
EACT II. =" NO! YOU r1USN'T COr1F IN ,!

driven from the home of his misery
uncle to save his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-30
DR.. Marshall,

Office, 16o7Ia Second avenue, over
SpeideI's drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
A CHRISTMAS PARTY.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Puddephatt rendered their little friends a Christi mas tree party Monday night at their home at Fourteenth avenue and Beech street. A large tree har been placed which was decorated with strings of gold and silver brilliants and was lit up with a myriad of candles. MT. T. l.. Davis played Santa Claus, and spun a number of jokes as he distrih- uted presents. Those present were Truman Lindsay. Robert Lindsay. Mary Sorrells, Walter Sorrells, John Sorrells, Ruby, Carrie, Charlie, Mary, William and little Henry Puddephatt, Mir. and Mrs Page Lindsay, Mrs. Da- wis, Herbert Davis and MT. and Mrs. C. H. Puddephatt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
CONTRACTORS HERE
Tc Beoin Work of Raising New Gas
 cony Levee.

Leonard and Edwards, Memphis contractors, have arrived here prepaf- atory to beginning operations in fals- ing the New Gascony leyee. inc New Gascony 1evee is located III leyee disrict No. 1, and is the oldest in this section of the state, having been constructed in 1874. Recently the leyee commissioners issued bonds to the amount of s3o,ooo for the pur- pose of raising the levee four fee1 above the high water mark of l9o4' and otherwise improving the emoahk- ment. The Memphis contractors soe the work. The bonds were placed at nar by John M. Oracle to the Lesser Goldman Cotton company. The New Gascony levee protects some Of the richest bottom lands along the Ar kansas river.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
R08BER FUN DC

By anoher shrcWd bit of detective WeIk, GitE Detective Ed Check has i2Hded Jesse Forbes, coloeed, in jai, S' sherman, FeHas. Fefb9+ fs he nc. gro who several months 20 robbed John Gordon. coloFed, 9f Ga bridge and building departmei f the Cot lon Belt ef T nice saf4= =ef= money.
 So we'll did City Defeetive Cheek calculate the actions of his man that tiee officer Wrote only three letters in order 10 locate him. One was afl- dressed =to Camden, anothar=to Texar. kama, another 10 Sherman, Texas. Fofhes has a. mother living al the latter place. and the officers succeed ed ih locating him and placing him under arrest. One of the Iocal officers will @o after the prisoner as soon as requisltion papers can be secured for returning him to this state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Little Rock, Dec. 30.-The boodIe investigation, which has already re- suited in the indictment of several r,embers of the last general assemb- ly on charges of bribery, will be re- sumed when the Pulaski county grand jury reconvenes Monday, January s. It is expected that within the next few days several members of the leg islature, as well as others, who it is thought, will be able to furnish the grand jury with valuable information will be summoned to appear before that body during the week beginning jaNlary $. A subpoena was served yesterday upon Senator Ben F. Nc Ferr,n of Newton county. command ing him to appear before the grand jury January 10. Senator McFerrin. amendment. which was proposed by the last general assembly, providing for an increase n taxation for school purposes, has been in the city for several days attending the meeting of the State Teachers association.
 Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton de- clined to make any statement ia re- gard 10 his plans for reopening. the bribery Investigation. but he intin1af cd that the inquiry would be resumed when the grand jury reconyenes.
 It is not known in what connection Senator McFerrin's testimony is de- sired. He was a witness for the de- fense in the tral of Senator Govng-2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

ton, president Of the seA3i4,.ea OH q charge of accepting $2,5oo in connee- ti9a with the state capitol bill. His test mony was confined to a conversa- ten at which he WAS present between Senator Covinston and T. L. Cox. and also between Senator Covineton and M. D. l.. Cook
 Il has been expected that the boo de inquiry would be resumed by the grand jury at every session since last summer, when the last ind. d.etments We're returned, but the inquiry has been postponed from time 10 time. When the grand jury reconvened early in the present month, after T short recess, Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton stated that the legislative in- vestigation would probably not be re- slmed until after the holidays, as the grand jurors did not desire 10 go into the matter such short time before
 Inc holiday season began. It was ex- reeted at that time that the inquiry would be resumed when the jury re- convened.
 The present grand jury has not made any investigation of the poodle charges. all of the indictments hay nc been returned by the last grand iuJv. Mr. Rhoton has stated that he had made some additional evidence tc present to the grand jury, but he has given no intimation as to how exhaustive the coming investigation will be.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
MEETING CF EDITORS.
caii Made for Arkansas Press Asso
 eation,


 John R. lobe, corresponding secre. faFy of the Arkansas Press assoc;a. 1isia, Is sending out 10 the members of the association the offic al call for Inc 5z1dWi3 ter neetfng. which is To be fefd m Little Rock January II. The aedress sent out by Mr lobe is as fellows:
 70 the Members of the Arkansas
 Press Associat ion:
 Al the last regular meeting of this association, held at Hot Springs last June, an amendment to the consfitu. 1on was adopted provid ng for a rec hiaf nz1dWinter meeting, to be held H. the cty of Little Rock on the sec end Thursday in January each year.
 in making th.s provision il was Intended that the winter meetjng should be devoted entirely to discus sons of topics pertain ng to the busi- ness of publishing. Those attending Will talk shop from start to finish, and much practical good s expected to result to all interested
 At a conference held with Presi- dent Thomas few days ago, it was agreed that I should issue this circu- lar letter, calling attent on to the meeting to be held Thursday. January II, 1906, and to urge a full attendance Of members on that occasion.
 "Your president and secretary have agreed that for this meeting each member should make arrangements. individually, for transportat' on to Little Rock and return All of you have, or can easily make, advertising contracts with the "a lroads over which you will travel, by which you can secure transportation. You should take this matter up Immediately with the general passenger agent cf the road or roads over wh oh you will pass, as the time is short.
 "The meeting will be held in the hall of the house of representatives and all possible arrangements will be made to insure pleasant and profit, able session.
 Hoping to meet many of you here on the occasion herein mentioned, and that there will be with us also a large number of those engaged in the publishing and pr 5nting business who are not members of the association, all of whom will be welcome, I beg to remain, yours fraternally
 "JOHN R. LOBE.
 'Correspon1 ing Secretary"
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HcNALLY WAVES EXAMINATION

Robert McNally colorcd, charged with murder, has waived his preIini nary eXan nation and has been held ta await the action of the next Jeffer- son county 2rand jury McNally re- ca0ily shot two negroes in the Star saloon ill this city. One of them leeeivea only a slight wound in the wrist, but Inc other one was shot through the hip and abdomen and subsequently, died at A1theimer, Il .s bone. He vas anaiened before lus. Lee ! r. Kn0X and was represented 5Y tioa. T. Hayis Nixon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
A CARE

The only consolation We can find ill passing through such an ordeal as my family and I d:d on Christmas day, + that We are reminded how many, many good friends we have To all those who so nobly came 10 our assist ance We extend our host heartfelt thanks MRS. N. F. SMART,
 And Fami1N
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
HURTBY JUM PING
FROM 5EETCAR.

\ negro boy hame1 Joe Nee1y was seriously injured Fri3av night by jumping from q =Fapid1Y-moy-n street car. The accident occurred on West second avenue carly in Inc night. The boy fell and struck lie harl pave- ment with great force, and was ren- eered unconscious. So far as can be learned no blame attaches To the street ear men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
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 I..eHe ..e an 2zszzz..... U tla city o1 C:4.cs 70 s..a,. s.ll5pe. :::s1 ba4l iii q u.l,St at ,2t'!,,o,co s,.-l 2.; s,. round:"es vho ., !s .:..-.....:..,, to f. /. what ~ fAeaa-- cent! 5n in re5novie1 all their ..a,sa's an beautiful gowas and going ir pla glra to the homes a{ tha a.l eaitH.1ie1., not to Gf1e c..s, a::> q. 5o h2.t. .u ais N.tt!! :: .sioveti h;z2'. b.. to r =. ;l5 es:e sister speak, to anoA,e" 's''sss,.ea c..'a " -ea who f'a fh:s aiaA ta the.A w,o 'aal: with 4; cerilhseGt tlo3 arc soon wearing lla &e.. at3re beaH;i.'ul than any resting '.,13.l -he heasi o.' the aspirant for so- ci:ll fame. \ .itlte c.rc,o of strong men With trai.2aa ilint's aud hands standing aA9und 8 iittle child with shranken hip is one of the inspiring and ennobling vi:shts of today. for those strong men, the survival of the Attest, seem to say. This poor. misshapen child, otherwise crowded out by the world, shall be drought back into strength again, and we put our powers at It's disposal."- Rev. ". A. Bartlett, Congregationalist, Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
What He Expected.

Hobson-Did you expect anything for Christmas?
 Dobson-Yes; I expect my dauen. fer with her six children; my son from New York with his four boys; three uncles from Philadelphia; two cousins from som ewhere, and a faw other relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
FINE FUNERAL. GAR.

Ralph Robinson the we1l=kaown un- dertaker, has just receiye9 one of the finest funeral cars ever brought into the state It is pure black, with rubber tires, and is magnificent ve- hicIe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
DUMP NO. SIX.

Dump sale No. VII begin at tue Simon store Wednesday. Simon is the rioneer of dump sales in Pine biaa, and tbero is always feast of bar, aains at that store when these sales arc on. Read the advertisement OH rage Ii.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
NEW ROAD OPENED.

MT. McFadden has completed splendid wagon road from his place about twelve miles north of the city, to Ben Davis place. distance or about four miles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Rev w. c. Watson has returned from Memphis, where he spent the holidays with his wife, who will re- turn next Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
AUTOMOBILE GARAGE
Owners of Machines Meet to Organ
 ize for One.

raes
 The owners of automobiles will probably take some s1eps toward the establishment of an automobile gar age in this city The following let =5als,.which. is sa1f=explanatorE, was seat out to the owners of machines in lis city Saturday:
 "Cw ng to the need of an autono- bile garage, it has been deemed wise 5y some of the owners of machines in Pine Bluff to call meeting for the purpose of organizing for the mutual benefit of the automobile owners of the ty. In order that some concert ed action may be taken, ii is requested hat you meet with the other owners of automob les this evening at eight o'clock at the real estate office of Knox and Smart. Yours truly,
 THE COMMITTEE"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
CAUGHT IN TEXAS.

Constable Frank Stewart left last night for Sherman, Texas, to get Jes- SC Forbes, colored, charged with grand larceny. He will be brought back at once.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

"Dull as the dickens,' says the man who doesn't advertise.
 Business is booming,'' says the man who does advertise-Profitable Advertising.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

In this age of competition, If you wish to conquer fortune, Use good ads for ammunition.
 HI. K. Fort.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
NEW SUBSTAu HON.
Robert F. Davis Recommended to
 Have Charge of It.


 The pestofiee department has is. e,,ea orders estabIshing the snbsta- tjon in the west end of the city, ana ae soen as the furniture of the new e.fflee $ received it will be establish cd by Postmaster Fufth-
 Postmaster Turth has reeommena' ea that Robert E. Davis. formerly carrier on route No. > be promoted to= the clerical force and appo1h'ea clerk in charge of the west end el- fee.
 The postmaster has also reeom' mended that Wm. A. Battle De pro- noted to carrier to succeed DAVIS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
FUNERAL OF LITTLE
r4 |, N l-i- EN,

The funeral services of r. and Mrs. ]. G. Jones' little hov, Henry Allen, who died at Jonesbor3 l9si Fri day, will be held from sf. .!asephs church Sunday afternoon at 9. 90 o'clock, Mgr. J. M. Lucey officiating, with Father Mclean assisting Un- dertaker Ralph Robinson has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
FOR THE NEW YEAR.

On page eight the Dreyfus big store offers many tempting bargains, which will attract a large c5owd of buyers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
FREIGHT OFFICES TO CLOSE.

The freight offices of the Iron Mountain and the Cotton Pelt roads will be closed Monday because of the holiday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
SOMETHING.

For something new and interesting in mons Wearables the reader should not fail to read the half Daee ad of lNastof and Bluthenthal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action, arrives stop think ing and go on.-Andrew Jackson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
CAR OF COAL FOR MISS ALICE
Anthracite Miners Plan to Give Her
 Unique Wedding Present.

Hazleton, Pa, Dec 29-The hem, bers of local 1ln on Nc ,, United Mine Workers Of America, have de- cided to present to Miss Alice Roose- Yelt as q wedding gift carload of the best coal that can De found in the anthracite res5on in appreciation of Ter fathers services in ending the great strike of 1902.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

A conservative es'ima e say tha the world expends $2,o00,0l0,0o0 a year in advertising and in pr ate d matter.-Boston Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

.feol advertising alone will not sell noes
 .ood .oeati0a alone will not sell noes
 C od s sr.-1 alore will not sell pes.
 G;c i ~noes alone will not sell .ne;cs.
 n .4e harmony of each part of bust n@- is the success of the whole bus ess.-Shoe Retailer. N. Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

W. B. Croft came in from Ladd Saturday and was a guest of the Ant lers while attending to some business matters here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
MRS. TRUE IMPROVING.

Mrs True of Kansas City, Who was called to the bed- side of her sister, the late Mrs. s. ]. Eetlar, a few weeks ago, and Was herself stricken with pneumonia, | few days ago, was Very much better Saturday. Mrs. True formerly lived in Pine Bluff hay ng married and left here in 1865. Her visit previous 10 this one was inst thirteen years ago. She has many friends in Pine Bluff, who will regret 10 lear of her illness and hope for her q speedy re- eeVerN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

L. c. Hampton of Fordyce came up on business trip Saturday. He was q guest of the Antlers while here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
'MENTlON.

Hon. T. Havis Nixon made profes sional trip to Altheimer Friday.
 c. D. Warren of Warren was here Saturday.
 c. T. sikes of Monticello was here Saturday.
 R. l.. Cobb of England was here Saturday.
 E. M Meroney of Star City was here Saturday.
 ". Owen of Russelville was a visitor Saturday. .Breedlove of 5Tyro was in town Saturday.
 Mrs E. H. Singer came in from Warren Saturday.
 k. l.. Harvey 0f Little ROCK Was at the Trulock Saturday. "A. Pierce Of Fountain Hill was here on business Saturday.
 c. NJ Harris of Fordyce came up on business trip Saturday.
  Gaston TIbbitt of Fordyce was a. guest of the Trulock Saturday.
 Mrs. A E. Powell of Monticello. was a visitor to the city Saturday. Mir and Mrs. W. W. Harlow came. np from Rison Friday afternoon.
 F. W. Culpepper and Martin Owen of Rison were here Friday afternoon Freeman Drake of Stuttgart was a business visitor Friday afternoon. T. J. Doyle and c. Phil Waters were over from Little Rock Saturday.
 
 or a short business mission Saturday. w. M Graham of Clarendon was down on brief business trip Satur- < day. M Miss Camille Heiman of Little Rock M is visiting Mrs. J. B. Simon on West s Sixth S J. P Wooten, Little Rock cti- XXI zen, was guest of the Arlington ssf Saturday.
 Eyr's"aNF@ @
 Miss Lula Sinclair, who lives near IS this city, went to Rison Friday aft 'S ernoon. #s Rev. G. w. Drake came over from k@S lksssS Altheimer Friday afternoon on brief sSsN business trip. a E. J. Newton of Wilmot was vis- M itor to town Saturday and registered @ at the Antlers. M Guy B. Tucker came up from El W Dorado Saturday and spent the day at the Trulock
 Misses Thornton, Bain and Ora Owens of Star City were registered at the Arlington Saturday. 
 J. H. Gill came in from Warren on hr;of b11cipacc trin Caturday ond registered at the Arlington
 Mrs. Norris of Hamburg is spend ing a few days with her sister, Miss Margaret Boyette, on Lakeside. -A-P- -McCnmhs of -Han.hure- was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

M. T.. Altheimer and J. H. Jones came iron, Little Rock on business trip Saturday. They were both guests Of the Arlington hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

crowd of young people from ths city attended ball at =Alehe''aef Friday evening. Among those who went were Mr. Clarence Fox, MT. a. G perdew, Miss Philpot, Miss Ae- Cartney.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
TEN. NEWS.

Mr George MeCorkle, loren an of the boiler makers, shops, has return ed from a short visit to Tyler, Tex He was accompan;ed home by his wife and little son, Lock-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Miss Margaret Boyette, on of the nopular Lakeside teachers, returned Friday from Little ROCK, ai1er haN inc attended the state teachers asso- ciation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

You can shout fror tn '.s4 top You can shout frt l h iteap. } But if you shont f thr, lgh Y pre-, 'Tis heard by ia mo peol 2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Mr. Clifford Austin, form CT Pine Bluff boy, returned to h1s bomo in Louisville, Ky, Thursday al, fer spending the holidays tn ms s;stor Mrs Oscar Brewster, and fam ily,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Two box cars, three flats and one stock, have been repaired at the Cotton Belt shops and are ready for service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

Three cars of new wheels have just been received to be used at the Cotton Belt shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31
INQUIRY
 TO RESUME

PULASKI GRAND JURY REOPEN LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATION WIEN IF CONFINES AT LIT z4E ROCK JANUARY 8-sEN ATOR hfcFERRIM SUMMONED.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

here on q business mission Saturday and was a guest of the Antlers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

MT. c. P. Cavanaugh left last nigh for St. Louis to spend a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-31

MT. ". R. Matthews, an employe of the freight department of the Cotton Felt shops, has returned from Padu- cah, Ky, where he spent the holidays.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-20
Rosa None Laid to Rest.

Tuesday morning was laid to
rest the body of Mrs. Rosa None.
A great number of friends bad
arrived at an early hour at the
residence of the deceased. Rev.
Father E. M. Perrig, S. j. of St.
Francis Mission, had been sum-
moned by telegram to conduct the
funeral services. She was laid to
rest at the side of her husband,
Henry None, who died IA years
ago. The pail bearers were Mes
SIS. w. H. Carter, John Bishop,
G.. Cutcomb, A. Newberry, G.. B.
Lamb and DR.. K. S. Furay. The
memory of the reproachless life,
the deep piety and charming kind
ness which endeared Mrs. None to
all who knew her, will remain un-
forgotten and call for many a fer
vent prayer for the repose of her
soul.
She was born in Co. Armagh,
Ireland, May 10, 1929 and was at
the time Of her death Is years, II
months old. She came to Cherry
county Sept, 1885, and died at six
a. m. April 9, 1905, of heart fail
ure. She is survived by 8 sons,
Michael, Hugh and James, and 1
daughter. Cody Cow Boy: