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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
ON LOCK BASIS.
sundry Civil BIn VIII Not Recognize Sea / Level Canal

6undry Civil Bill VIII Not Recognize Sea Level Canal.
 Washington, May 24-The Sundry Civil bill when reported from the House comrnit- tee on appropriations will not contain any thing suggesting the type of canal to be constructed at Panama
 It will appropriate for the canal on the basis of the lock system. Chairman Taw@ ney has made an inquiry and Is convinced that a large majority favor a lock canal and any attempt to amend the bill SO as 10 provide for a sea level canal will fall.
 A number of Senators have inquired of Mir Tawney what would be the effect Of an amendment in the Senate to the sundry Civil bill providing for a sea level canal stating that it was quite probable that a majority of the Senate favored that type. Tn reply Mir. Tawney said that the wanate would he obliged to recede or the House would by a vote. have to instruct him to accept such an amendment as he would op- pose any proposition of that kind in an appropriation bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
Daring Erploit Planned

New York, Hay 24.--A daring moun- tain climbing exploit is planned by Miss Annie S. Peck. the famous woman alpinist of Providence. R. l., who sail ed from here today for Colon. Alone except for such natives of Peru as she selected for guides. Miss Peck will att tempt to climb Mount Huascaran, said to be the highest peak in the Andes mountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
Restrnlned Rond Issue.

Nashville, Tenn. Mey 24. .-Chanceilor Ar lison this morning granted an order re- atraininE the isuance of million dollars in bonds voted several years ago by the City of Nashville tc tho Tennessee Central Railroad. recently absorbed by the Southern and Illinois Central roads This order will
 hold until the case involving the validity of the subscription Is decided by the Suprems Court on it's merits
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
In.IrnclInna in RnckhIn.

Washington. May 24.-Upon Minister Rockhiirs report to the effect that he had not succeeded in obtaining satlsfacotry as- surances from the Chinese government as to the recent edlct relative to the assurnp- ton by natives of the control of the cus- toms, he has been instructed Co join tho British and German representatives at Pe- Kin in energetic protest against the pro- posed change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
PASSED BY TIE SENATE.
Measure Permits Use of Water at LOc
 Four on COOsa.


 Washington, May 24.-The following bills were passed by the Senate today:
 Enlarging the authority of the Mis- sissippi River Commission in the mat ter of expenditure of funds. It per- mits the commission. under the direc- ton of the secretary of war to use any funds appropriated for improving the river between the head of the passes and the mouth of the Ohio River for levees, upon any part of the river between the head of the passes and Cape Girardeau, Mo.
 Providing for the preservation of antiquities on the public lands.
 Authorizing the construction Of piers and wharves in Porto Rican harbors under the supervision of the secretary of war.
 Providing for a recorder of deeds for the Osage Indian reservation in Ok lahoma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
WILL REMOVE TO SHREVEPORT.
Wnters-Pierce oil Company VIII
 Change Its Offices.

Dallas. Texas. May 24.-A dispatch to The Times Herald from Marshall. Texas, today. states that General Manager Ackert, of St. Louis, Managers Cahoon. of Dallas and Triest. of Hous- ton, for the Waters Pierce oil Com pany. met there yesterday and rush or ders were received to move the Texas and Louisiana division offices to Shreveport
 The assistant manager for the com pany here could not confirm the re- port, although he intimated that the move had been expected for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
Confirmed by the Senate.

Washington. May 24.-The Senate in executive session today confirmed the following nominations:
 Consuls General--Louis H. Ayme, H. linois, at Lisbon, Portugal: W. T. Fee, Ohio. at Mukden, China
 Registers United States Land Offices John ". Dudley at Juneau, Alaska. Postmasters-Mississ E. E. ter kins, Edwards.
 Tennessee-D. A. Tate, South Pitts burg.
 New Mexico-Paul F. Walter. Santa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
FEAR 4JIM CROw~ cAns.
Northern Negroes object To Rate Biu
 Provision.

FEOvtst0n.
 Washington. May 24.-Senator Eikins had talk with the President relative to the rate bill. He said the Senate was ready for conference as soon as the House selected it's conferees. The senator also said theat there is a mis- apprehension on the part of some of the Northern negroes over the pro- visions of the amendment calling for equal services on railways for equal pay.
 The impression prevails with some of the negro leaders that this will inc troduce, "Jim Crow cars in the North and as result delegations of negroes are coming from Boston and other places to protest against it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
SURGEONS OF SOUTHERN.
Two AIabamIans Among the List Of
 Officers.

Charleston. s. C.. May 24.-The Association of Surgeons of the South ern Railway today selected Washing ton as the meeting place of the next convention, and elected the following Of1cers:
 Vice President-M F. Coomes. Louis vile, Ky.
 Second Vice President-B. R. Simmes. Talladega, Ala.
 Secretary and Treasurer-J. U. Ray, Woodstock. Ala, reelected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
AIdrIoh nnd thn Preeltlenf.

Washington. May Alt stated au-. thoritatively at the White House today that when Senator Aldrich was in eonfer-. enee with the President yesterday the ques- ton of the rate bill was not referred to in any way and that no proposition was made with reference to the statehood bnl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
rordova Nominatee Tieket.

Cordova, May Special At a meet ing of the citizens Of Cordova held yester- day evening at the Town Hall, the follow ing ticket was nominated for Mayor and Aldermen of the town for the ensuing year. For Mayor c. ", Alexander. for Aldermen: pr B F. Borden. John W. Hood, Albert staggs, Frank Nelson and F. M Harper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
s.auana M,I1 Mnke Rennr1

New York May 24.-Chief Engineer Stevens of the Isthmian Canal Commis- sion. arrived here today on the steamer Advance from Colon. He will present a report to the Canal Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
ARTIST WAS MURDERED.
Royal Academy Exhibitor Found Dead tn
 HiS Room.

His Room.
 London May 94-Archibale2s wakeiy, an artist and regular exhibito2kt the Royal Academy was found murc red In his rooms at Bayswater today.
 The front of his skull was battered iEt hut the weapon used was not found. There Is no clue to the perpetrators of the crime. The police theory is that the murderers entered the premises with the object of gaining the basement and thence digging an entrance into the vaults of a bank stt- uated next door. when they were intercspt- ed by Wakely.
 Another banking institution was robbed in similar manner last week. the burglars getting off safely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
PHrLLIPINE COINAGE.
senate Reports Taft silver Hill Favor
 ably.

8Dtys
 Washington, May 24-The Senate Committee on Philippines today decid ed to report favorably the bill pre- rared by the War Department and in- troduced by Senator Lodge relating to the silver coinage in the Philippines.
 Secretary Taft was before the com mittee and explained the necessity for the law. Senator Lodge reported the bill to the Senate and gave notice that he would call 1t up tomorrow. He said that the purpose of the bill is to authorize a reduction in the weight and fineness of the silver in the Philippine peso.
 This change is made necessary, he said. by the rise in the price of silver. value for the silver in 1t than as value fo rthe silver In 1t than as money. The rise he thought, would continue to such an extent that 1t will drive the coin out of the islands unless legislation is secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
MRS. TALIAFERRO ARRESTED.
Accused of MurderinE Man While Say
 lnw His Prayers.

Waco. Tex. May 24.-Mrs. Edward Taliaferro, aged 21 years, of Fort Worth. was arrested here today charged with the Murder of A. s. Sree. a boiler maker at Fort Worth. Saturday night. while Cree was saying his prayers.
 Mrs. Taliaferro states that at the proper time she will make a statement which will exonerate her. She will be taken to Fort Worth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25

the discussion of the topic. How May the Order Influence the Use of the Bible in the Public Schoolsf It was urged that the Legislatures or eacn State be petitioned to pass bills max ing the reading of the Bible in schools compulsory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
South Arm Lumber Company Alleged to
 Insolvent

Insolvent.
 Milwaukee. Wis. May 24--A petition was filed today in the United States District Court to declare the South Arm Lumber Company of Milwaukee. involuntary bankrupt.
 The petitioners are C. W. Lamar of Pen sacola. Fla, on two notes, aggregating S3. .O50: The Hibernsa Bank and Trust Com pany of New orleans. on two notes sggre- gating S4.T50. It is alleged that the south Arm Lumber Company owes Si,ooo more than 1t Is able to pay and that while In solvent. has been disposing of its holdings of lands In Chippewa County. MIch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
nIdent EdItOr Dead.

Columbia, Mo, May 24.-Col. W. F. switzler. recognized as the oldest editor .a the United States, died here today, aged S7. He established The colnnhia Statesman in 1s41,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
TRUST JUDGE LANDS.

Dowie and VOliva Agree to stand By
 Decision.
 Chieago. May 24.-All factions engaged in the struggle for possession of Zion City and It's industries have agreed that Judge Lan- dis of the United States District Court shah settle all of the points in dispute A written stipulation to this effect. sign cd by both Dowie and Voliva and their at torneys was presented to Judge Landis to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
FIGHTERS ARE FIT.
Nelson and Herrera are Ready for Twenty
 Round Mill.

Round Mill.
 Los Angeles May 24-Battiing Nelson. the light weight champion and Aurelio Her rera who will meet in a twenty-round con test tomorrow evening for a purse of S20,00O have finished their training and will work only enough 10 keep at the re- quired weight until weighing time tomorrow evening
 The conditions of the match call for i3t pounds at o'clock Friday evening. Both pugilists are at below that weight today. They are as fit as two athletes can be and hard battle is anticipated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
sa..Inn nf KIng,. Dnurhterr.

Wheeling W. Va. May 24.-The fea- ture of todavs session of the Interna- tional order of Kings Daughters was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-25
WEATHER FORECAST. washfnefon, May z4s---Fer Alnbamas Rain Friday and probably Saturday, light to fresh east winds.

an amendment to the rate provision of the so-caiIed Hepburn law provld- ing for a restricted court review and for a suspension of interlocutory in- functions.
 Treafment of Allies.
 within twenty-four hours after the agreement was reached without notice to his allies, even to his ally in his own cabinet. the Attorney General. the settlement of that arrangement, which is now known to be emlnently satis- factory to the Senator from Rhode Isl and, and whose opposition to the Pres ident has been one of the chief glories of the President in the estimation of his chief admirers in the country. had triumphed The Democrats were thrown out This vaunted non-parti- san rate Legislation became partisan Republican bill as far as they could make 1t one, and the President of the United States, shorn of his barbaric, Oriental power, like another Caractus. manacled and humbled, followed the chariot of the Duke of Rhode Island. (Applause on the Democratic side).
 What is one of the results? Hence forth our fight is against the Republi- can party and It's iniquity and Roose- welt is out of the way. He has repu- diated. his Democratic allies and he Is now bound hand and foot to the coterie at the other end of the Capitol. that nominates the Republican policies in that body and he can never again act independentiy of his party, having ab- dicated formally and submitted himself to the party yokeD
 The Democrats crowded about the speaker as he concluded. shaking his hands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
COURT ADJOURNED.

Court was adjourned shorty afte" 10 o'clock this morning by Judge Grace. on account of the twelve cases set for trial today having been dis posed of. Some of them We're dismiss ed for want of prosecution, while ill others the parties were not ready and they were continued. The petit jury was empaneled and the judge announc- ed that he was ready to try any other cases that might be ready. but none were offered for trial.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
NEW CITY ENGINEER ARRIVES.

WI. Parkes, who was elected city engineer of Pine Bluff at a salary of s2,000 per year at recent meeting of the city council arrived in the city Saturday. ready to begin his work. MT. Parkes comes here from Bes. semer. Ala. where he has established renutation as one of the most com petent engineers in the south. and whose city officials were exceedingly loath to see him leave. He will pre- sent his bond to the council tonight, and be ready to begin his work in his new place at once.
 Nothing else of importance is sched- uled to come up this evening. TT sanitary question will probably Do brought out again. several ordinances are 10 come up for the second a,=' third readings, and the pay-rolls of the various city officials are to be al, 1Cwed. It is not known whether or net the matter of third fire-station will be disposed of tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
Revival to Continue.

The revival which has been under way at the First Baptist church for the past week apepars to be growing in interst daily, and Rev. Winburne. who is assiting Dr. Moore in the conduct of the services, pleachine daily is proving greater drawing card for the meeting every day he re- mains here He preached at both hours Sunday.
 The announceme mt is made that this meeting, which, it was announced at first might close with last weeks services, will be continued throughout the present week. This comes as good news to those who have beer most constant attendants at the ser vices
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
Parkview Stock
 holders Meet

The annual meeting of the Park view Land company took place at ? o'clock Monday afternoon in the of fees of the Home Insurance agency on Main street. The only business of importance that was scheduled to come before the meeting was the elec- tion of officers and a board of direc- tors for tlle ensuing year
 It is the intention of the company 10 open up streets and make extensive improvements in the Warden and Parkview additions to the city, ana, to place all this property on sale at req sonable prices. The company intends to extend every inducement and lend every assistance possible to enable desirable parties rn build and own their own homes in this addition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
OFFICES REMOVE1.

Brewster and Wilcox have removed from their office at 401 1~2 Main street to more suitable and commo- d;ous rooms in the Pine Bluff Trust company's building on the corner of Main and Barraque. This is one of the most enterprising real estate firms in the city. and has done 8 great deal in the past few years to bring settlers here from other parts of the country, particularly from the north. and their new location will be of much advantage to them in handling their rapidIy-increasing business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
MAY HAVE PERlSHED.

Friends of James Reynolds, who left Pine Bluff Friday afternoon with his brother with the avowed intention of going to Texarkana, fear that the bodies of the two men found i'll the hotel which was destroyed in the terrific fire at Texarkana early Satur- day morning may be the bodies of the two Reynolds boys. A full descrip- ton of the two men has been wired to the chief of police at that place. in the hope that the clerk of the hotel ma know whether or not the two had reistered at the hotel.
 Reynolds quit here Thursday, hay ing been employed at the Western unscn telegraph company's office as an operator. He said that he was go
 ing to Texarkana when they left this city. His friends hope that they will turn un all right. but fear that their surmises regarding their fate are only too correct
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
Are Paying Their
 Assessments

Property-owners along Main street who will have to help bear the ex- pense of the macadamiZing which is to be done as soon as possible by coming to the front rapidly with the money for their assessments. The to- tai assessment on the property owners is only $2,94S, and over s1 ,O0O of this las already been paid into the hands of J. P Alexander. city treasurer and collector for paving district No. t9.
 Many of those from whom strenuous objections had been expected have come up and paid their assessment without a murmur, and it is thought that there will be very little trouble about getting all the money in It may be that few suits will have tc be brought to compel the payment of some assessments. but it is ex- pected that these win be very few The largest assessent which has heen raid so far is that of the Wiley Jones estate, which amounted to more than $35O. A number of the other large assessments are also already in, ard no trouble is anticipated with the rest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
NEW REAL
 ESTATE OFFICE
Yates Van VaIkenbure Opens Up for Himself, Severing Connection With
 Knox and Smart.


 Yates Van Vall<enburg left the ser vice of Knox and Smart, with whom he has been connected for the past year. Monday. and has opene! an of flee for himself in the front part of the building occupied by the Pine Bluff Bottling company, on Barraque street Mir. Van Valkenburg will deal in real estate, and both fire and Fife insurance, representing the Ma tiCnal Mutual Fire Insurance company of Nebraska Mr. Van Valkenburg is one of Pine Bluffs best Known and most popular young business men, and is deserving of success in his flew ven ture
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02

from Moscow Sunday and spent Mon- cay in the city
 (. ". Mckay arrived in Pine Bluff Sunday and spent Monday here trans acting business.
 ". ?. Perry of Magnolia called on Pine Bluff friends Sunday and Mon, day. F
 Special matinee Tuesday D. m. Tolsan.
 G. ". Hays came in from Camden Sunday evening and registered at the Ar1Ynr ,~-Y ..'
 Wilson Easter of Hamburg arrived iii Pine Bluff Sunday evening and spent Monday here transacting busi- ness.
 R. P. Young and V. Holmes of Stutt- eart spent Sunday and Monday in Fine Bluff on business.
 !. F. Holt came down from Stutt- gart Sunday and transacted business here Monday.
 P. M. Daley of Sarossa was Pine Bluff caller Sunday and Monday.
 A. E. Baker came in from Little Rock Saturday evening and spent Sunday in Pine Bluff.
 J. W. Allen and children and Miss Garrison of Dewitt were Pine Bluff visitors Saturday and Sunday.
 K. Kelly of Fordyce transacted busi- ness in Pine Bluff Saturday and spent Sunday here.
 Special matinee Tuesday 3 D. m. Tolsen
 w. H. Gridley was down from For dvce Saturday and Sunday.
 Wm M. Taylor of Thornton spent Saturday and Sunday calling on Pine Fluff friends
 Mrs J. R. Smith of Warren was a Pine Bluff visitor Sunday.
 T.. S. Cline was up from Camden Saturday and spent Sunday in Pine Fluff.
 Hon. and Mrs. T. B. Morton of Fordyce were the guests of Pine Bluff friends Sunday.
 Geo. R. Gordon of Camden spent Saturday and Sunday in Pine Bluff.
 Col. o. K. Wheeler was up from Texarkana Sunday and stayed over Monday in the city w. 7. Tankersley left Monday morn ing for Star City, where he expects to transact business for few days. W. D. Murphy, well-known plant CT and stock-dealer of Humphrey, was in the city Monday to visit friends and transact business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
BRIEF MENTION. 4 5 AAA&$$<%$*%*<>%%e F .

Special matinee Tuesday D. m. Tolson.
 A. A. Rogers came in from Newport Sunday evening and registered at the AntlerS.
 Mrs. N. Freeman of Hot Springs called on friends in Pine Bluff Sunday and Monday.
 T. c. Orr came up from Stamps Sun' day and spent Monday in Pine Blum.
 MT. and Mrs. c. K. Fowler were up
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02

Dyspepsia is our national ailment. Burdoek Blcod Bitters is the national cure for it. It strengthens stomach membranes. promotes flow of digestive juices. nurifies the blood. builds you up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
THE MARKETS.
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Saturdays Receipts.

The cotton receipts for Saturday were no bales, aainst 132 on the same date last year; for the week. 302; last year, 1271; since September i, 45,99S; last year, 74,3S6 The shipments Were 226 bales, against 249 on the same date last year: for the week, 1213; last year, 2379; since September [, 40,2O7. last year, 61, ,540.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02

Habitual constipation is the door through which many of the serious ills of the body are admitted. The occasional use of Prickly Ash Bitters will remove and cure this distressing condition,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02

Any skin itching is temper-tester. The more you scratch the worse it itches. Doan's Ointment cures piles, eczema-any skin itching. At all drug stores. sA&. EHEES
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-04-02
STORAGE.

Storage facilities unexcelled. We also pack and ship household goods. Puddephatt Furniture Manufacturing company. Both phones.