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Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-05-12

of the balance on the purchase price of the water stock. and that the water stock was assigned to the same company as collateral security.
 It was held in said office letter "G" of March q, 1906, that:
 "The objection to the title of claimant to the water stock relied uponjis that it is not an absolute title in claimant as the said stock has been mOrtgaged, leav- ing in claimant not an absolute title thereto, but title that is liable to be destroyed upon claimants failure to comply with the terms ofthe mortgage"
 In your said letter you state, that in your final proof you explained the scheme on which the right, or privilege of using water under the Imperial canal system is based, and that you filed a reference statement in which the docu- ments, affidavits and records filed in the final proof of Clara c. Drais D. L. E. No. 1253, F. c. No no, were specially referred to and made part of your rec ord. You state, however, that the events of the past three years have practically nullifed the statements made in those documents and that in- stead of the water being diverted from the Colorado river Tn American territory and conducted through Mexico and de- livered to your water com pany, the California Development com pany has turned the river from it's old channel in Mexico and it's entire flow is now pour ing through the Valley and they are ap- parently powerless to control it at all.
 You suggest that you have doubts as to whether you would have an absolute right to sufficient water to successfully irrigate the land" if you did pay off the mortgage on the stock in Imperial Wat CT company No. l, in view of the fact that this stock is not appurtenant to your land, but is only attached to it, and that it is personal property and is taken as collateral by the banks, and is issued to land owners and made attach ed to specific tracts of land, and is also issued to non-land owners and not at tached to anything.
 It seems, from your statement, that the non-land owner, holding stock on speculation, the non-irrigatng land owner and the farmer with the irrigated ranch all pay the same assessments, and that the water stock is sold for the as- sessment, if it is not paid, in each case alike, and when so sold is taken off the land to which it is attached, and the land then no longer has right to water.
 Accordingly it seems to you that this "water stock" scheme falls short of the
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-05-12

delivered in this Valley Is not under control, and that the California Devel- opment Company delivering canal sys- tenn is incomplete. Therefore, their part of the work not having yet been finished, and our obligations not yet be- ing due, we contended that we should not be compelled to pay for what we could not get In order to be permitted to keep our lands. We also asked the question direct if we would have an absolute right to sufficient water to successfully irrigate the land if we should pay off the mortgage on the water stock, explaining the character of the water stock in order to get a clear statement on the matter, In re- ply to our letter, the Commissioner of the General Land Office, under date of May lst, 1906, sent us the follow ing letter:
 WAsHINGToN, D. C., May. 1, 1906. Mir. Felix G. Ravens,
 Fl Centro, California.
 Sir: am in receipt of your letter of April I2, 1906, in regard to D. L. E. No. HIS (F. c. No. 167, May l2, 19O4,) Los Angeles, California series, made May p, l900 by Irving w. Gleason, for the N1@ Sec. 2O T. Is S, R. l3 E, S. B. M., 32O acres, amended by letter "G" of Sep temher 24, 1900, to the E1a ofNW1 and NE14, Sec. P, and VIZ of NV IA, Sec. B, T. Is s, R. 13 E, s. B. M., 320 acres, cancelled by yrelinquishmentas as to the EH of NV IA, Sec. p, W1a of NV IA, Sec. g, T. l6 s, R. IS E, s. B. M., on Decem- Der 3, 1900, and assigned to you on the same day.
 By office letter "G" Of March 21, 1906, said entry was suspended and it was held that it would be necessary for you to show that you had an absolute right to sufficient water to successfully irri- gate the land.
 It seems that the water right relied on was evidenced by duly certified copy of a certificate of stock from which it that you were, on December 3, 1900, entitled to 160shares of the capital stock of the Imperial Water company No. l, which were attached to the land in the entry.
 In a cross-examination deposition with the final proof you stated that the entry was mortgaged to the California Devel- opment com pany to secure the payment
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-05-12

requirements that the right to the use of water for irrigation should be appur- tenant to the land as under this scheme even if it were successful and the Cali fornia Development company controlled the flow of the water, it would be possi- ble to prove mp on several pieces of land one at time, and use the same water stock on each tract
 You conclude your letter with the statement that these questions are of vi- tai importance to every one in the Inn perial Valley, and you trust that they will receive consideration and that it will not be possible for anyone to criti- else this office for any action that may be taken in the premises.
 Your attention is directed to the inc structioDs of the Secretary of the Interi- or to this office issued on February 17, 1904, and reported in 32 l.. D., 456, wherein it is statedthat among the es- sential facts which must in all cases be clearly established by the proofs is that the entryman has an absolute right to sufficient water to successfully irrigate the land. Under these instructions this office can only require 8 compliance with office letter "G" of March 21, 1906, as aforesaid, subject of course, to the right of appeal to the Honorable Secre- tary of the Interior, as was stated in said letter.
 In regard to your query az to whether the water right would be absolute if the mortgage should be satisfied, you are advised that if the water right relied upon is acquired in accordance with the laws of the State of California it will be sufficient. In this connection your at tention is directed to section 324, 552 and 14l2 of the Civil Code of the State of California, as enacted in 1872, and amendments thereto (James H. Deer ing's edition, 1903.)
 Very respectfully,
 w A. RICHARDS,
 Commissioner
 From this letter ii will be seen that the action of the commissioner in rul- ing as he has in rejecting the final proofs in this Valley is taken in en- forcing the instructions of the Secre- tary of the Interior issued to him on February l7fh 1904, These lnstruc- tions are as follows:
 Desert Land Final Proof Instructions:
 Final proof under desert land entry
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
SUM MFR THEATRE
Plans Are Being Made for Finely
 Equipped One This Summer.

Pine Bluff pleasure-seekers will have place to spend their spare money and time this summer, if plans now under way are carried out. Sev- era men of the city who are interest ed in amusement ventures expect to conduct a finely-equipped theater this summer, and will give their patrons a variety of bills during the heated term. The theater will probably be situated at Forest park, and although the plans are not yet matured, rumor has it that it will be as we'll equipped as any of the play-houses in this part of the state. Plans will probably be completed in few days, and an announcement will be made of the venture as soon as all details have been settled upon.
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TRACKING BEGINS

Ties have been laid on the north side of the Iron Mountain tracks on Fourth avenue, the preliminary grade for the double-tracking having been established. and "Wednesday work men began unloading the rails at the Main street crossing. As soon as the poles are taken out of the. way the work of laying the track will begin, and as the officers of the Citizens Light and Transit company and the Pine Bluff Light and Water company expect to begin the removal of the poles as soon as they can get their new ones unloaded along the street, the tracking will probably be begun this week.
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THE CHINA PALACE.

Mr. E. l.. owen has returned from the markets where he had been in the interest of his beautiful store, which will be known as China Palace" His place, No. 112 Second avenue, is be- ing magnificently fitted up with fod- ern fixtures, and his new stock will be ready for inspection in a short time.
 Mr. w. F. Mullikin has returned from business visit to his branch house at Ladd.
 MT. Owen is still busy fixing up his store building, which has been in the hands of carpenters for several weeks past. New mirroredtop tables, up- to-date display cases and other mod ern improvements have been made on the building, and it only remains now for his elegant new stock to arrive. He states that "The China Palace" will be one of the prettiest and most unique places in the state when ready for business.
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MEMORY
Friends of the Late pr. James L. Go
 rec Will Erect a Monument.

The following letter has ben sent to Mrs. J. l.. Goree, widow of the late Dr. Goree, whose death caused wide. spread grief throughout the city of Pine Bluff:
 Pine Bluff. Ark, March 6, 1906. Dear Mrs. Goree:
 At this. the first anniversary of OUT dear departed friend and doctor, J. l.. Goree, being lasting tribute we signed have decided and contributed to erect a stone to mark his last rest ing place. cradle around his grave and a coping around the lot, and we trust that this spontaneous offering to our departed and beloved physician and friend, who at all times stood ready and willing to help, assist and relieve suffering humanity will meet with the approval of the family. and will be accepted by them as a token of the love and respect with which we regarded our dear doctor and friend during his life. Sincerely,
 Dr. !. D. Loetzerich Fred Fox, r. II. Walker D. M. Bluthenthal, z. Or to. A. w. Troupe, Dr. Wm. Crutcher. Rev Caldwell, Dr. J. w. Scales, II, c. Fox, s. Geisreiter, J. w. Crawford, C. w. Dixon, Dr. J. w. Withers, Dr. E. Frsch, J II Mann, M. P. Russell Miss Ida Dreyfus, Lee Fox, Leo kas- tor. IT. c. Dreyfus, Garland Brew ster, Edgar Bloom, F.. w. Freeman, M. w. Taggart, I. P. Shelby, J. H. Watkins. Ed Russell, Miss Josie Strauss, s. A. Rosenberg, J. M. An derson, T. M Liebig, M. Cans, War ren Jones. Edgar Brewster, Fred Vining, E. B. Houston, F.. A. Shep- herd, MT. and Mrs. M. Eisenkramer, Gabe Meyer.
 Few mon ever lived in this commun- ity who was so dearly loved and es. tocmed as was the late Dr. II, l.. Go rec, and few men are more deserving than was he He had tender heart for the unfortunate ones of this earth and ever did all that he could to al lcviate their sorrows and misfCrtunes.
 The happy inspiration to erect a monument in his memory came to Mrs. Eisenkramer and she called on few of the personal friends of the late Dr. J. l.. Goree and the idea was well received by them and they at once lib- orally subscribed the funds necessary to erect a handsome stone to mark the last resting place of the good man and talented physician.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
BOND ACCEPTED
And an Engineer Will Be Secured at
 Once for Bridge Construction.

The bridge commissioners met Tuesday morning and accepted and approved the bond given them by the promoters of the Pine Bluff North and South railroad company. Advertise ments will be placed in engineering journals immediately for engineers to take charge of the work, and the matter will be taken up at once with the resident goversment engineer. In a letter from Congressman Robinson Judge kerwin was notified Tuesday morning that a time limitation had been placed in the bill of one year in which to begin work, and three years in which to complete the bridge. This was done at the instance of the war department.
 There is no doubt that the presi- dents signature will be attached to the bill some time this week. It has been approved by the war depart rent, and none that have received the approval of this department are eyer vetoed.
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BREATH IF WIN TER THE ICY BLAST COMES AGAIN TO CAUSE SUFFERING AFTER
 LONG WARM SPELL
Tonicht's Temperature May Mean Un. told Damage to Fruit, as We'll as
 Iaconvenie nience tc Public.

The icy breath of winter touched the city again Wednesday, and by room had driven nearly everyone into their wraps or overcoats or indoors. Comifg as it has, after long period of beautiful, warm weather Wednes- days temperature was felt most dis agreably by Pine Bluff citizens every where about town.
 Grave fears are entertained for the budding fruit trees of this section of the state tonight, when it is feared frost will come or freeze will take place. Should either occur. the dam age to fruit in southeast Arkansas would be irreparable, for trees of all kinds are now budding, owing to the long spell of pretty, warm weath- CT during the past
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JUNIOR GATHERING AT THE Y. M. C, A, TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING,
 MARCH 23.
The Series of Bible Readings by Rob- ert Garry Are Proving Very Inter-
 esting and Profitable.

Arrangements have been completed for the annual junior gathering at the Y. M. c. A. and it will be held on Friday evening, March 23. The junior members will be entertained with a light supper at G30, and at o'clock will take place the class work and contests, to which the parents and general public are invited.
 The series of Bible readings to be given at the association by Robert Garry began Tuesday, two meetings being held, one at o'clock in the afternoon, and the other at 7S0 in the evening. The meetings were wonder fully interesting. Mr. Garry showing familiarity with the Bible that was almost astounding. He speaks from no special subject, but jumps from place to place in the book with rapid lty, yet his remarks are so connected that the interest of his hearers is not allowed to flag for a single instant. Both of Tuesdays meetings were we'll attended, and Secretary Richardson expects much larger crowd at the meetings today.
 Physical Director West made the necessary arrangements "Wednesday morning for a basketball game be. tween the Pine Bluff and Little Rock high schools at the local gymnasium Friday evening. The local boys are in the best of shape, and are no mean antagonists for even the fast Y. M. c. A. team, while the Little Rock boys are said to be in the best shape they have been in this season. One of their players, Forward Abbott, is a member of the regular Little Rock Y. M. c. A. team, and is about the fastest player in this part of the coun- try, and his work should be one of the most pleasing features of the contest.
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An Old News RnG.

A curious relic of the old days of the paper duties which so much hampered journalistic enterprise in the first half of the nineteenth century Is the first number of Berthold's Political Hand kerchief. being news sheet printed on cotton fabric instead of paper. It is dated London, Saturday, Sept 3, 1881; price, fourpcnce. And the letter press, which is fairly legible, Is as re- markable as the material on which 1t is printed. The tone of this news rag Is intensely radical. but it reproduces the order of ceremonial to be observed at the coronation of King William W. and Queen Adelaide on the following Thursday, and it is announced that q proclamation to the people of Europe will appear in our next cotton" 1t Is embellished with d medallion wood cut of Napoleon crossing the Alps, but the ink in this pictorial effort was too much for the cotton, and the Alps are in fog and the emperor, on horseback, very ndstuct-London Mail.
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EXCITING RUNAWAY
Miss Triggs Has Lively Time With
 Spirited Horse.

A horse belonging to Circuit Clerk Goodwin indulged in wild dash down Barraque street "Wednesday af- ternoon, and but for the fence at the end of court square would have plung- ed into the river. As it was he tried to climb over the fence after having been brought to a partial stop by the driver, a Miss Triggs. who is here from Mississippi visiting relatives. Her plucky and skillful mana cement of the maddened animal caused many commendatory remarks from those who witnessed the incident.
 The horse was standing in front Of the postoffice when he started, and Miss Triggs was alone in the buggy. She kept hold of the reins, and when she reached court square turned him toward the river When in front ot Berlin's livery stable the horse stop ped on account of the fence. and by islanders grabbed the bit and prevent ed him from doing any damage to himself or the buggy. Miss Triggs. who is a relative of Sidney Triges, who is keeping the horse for MT. Good win. remained cool throughout. and was admitted by all the men who saw the runaway to be one of the most slillful and nervy horsewomen they had ever seen. After being allowed to ouiet down little the horse was driven home by Mir. Goodwin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
LINEMEM ARRIVE

As socn as the gang of linemen ar rive in Pine Bluff, the work of remov- ing the poles of the Western Union Telegraph company will be commence ed. The big cable arrived in the city Wednesday morning, an as the poles came in last week, nearly all the material is now at hand and waiting for the workmen. Manager Hoyler hase received word that the men are on the way here now, and they will arrive in the city inside of day or two. The work will then be pros- ecuted with a vengeance, and the street will be cleared in a short time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
MAJ. HUNN RESIGNS
G. E. Lytle Appointed to Succeed Him
 on Hospital Commission.

There will be a meeting of the court house commissioners at O. clock Friday afternoon, for the pur- pose of hearing the architects who have submitted the plans for the re. pairs and addition to the present coun- ty building.
 Judge Kerwin has received and &C., cepted the resignation of Major H. H. Hum as one of the hospital commits sioners. Maj. Hum has been sick for some time, and gave as his reason for resigning the fact that his illness would not permit him to discharge the duties of his place in a competent manner. and he begged to be releas- ed While Judge Kerwin was loath to dispense with the services of so valuable 2 man as Maj Hum would undoubtedly have been. he was com relied to accept the situation and grant the request of the major George F. Lytle. the present assessor. has been appointed in Major Hunn's place and will no doubt prove a very con- petent man, his clear and concise knowledge of property and titles in this county fitting him very we'll for the place
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
CHARGE FRAUD

Papers in suit brought by the Capital Fire Insurance company against Sylvester Rowan We're filed in the circuit clerks office Wednes- day morning. The amount of the suit is $SS2, which the insurance con- pany claims was obtained from it by fraudulent representations on the part of Rowan, who held a policy in the company. They allege that he swore to having sustained loss by fire, and that upon further inyestiga- ton after the money had been paid over they found the statements were untrue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
IN RECEIVERS HANDS oGLESBY APPOINTED TAKE AZ. AND TRUST COMPANY. Action of Federal Judge-Attorney to Make Application to Set
 Aside Receivership.

Fort Smith. March G--Ira D. Ogles by came up from Hot Springs this morning and took charge of the affairs of the Southern Bank and Trust company as receiver. he having been appointed by Judge Rogers upon the showing by A D. Morris that C. C. Waller and Vice President Lem on had. some months ago, given him five notes for $1.0oo each, secured by stock of the bank, and of John ] Moss that he is a stockhoder to the extent of s2,o00.
 Israel Beeben of Dallas, Texas. at torney for Waller. will arrive in the city tomorrow morning for the pur- pose of taking action to have the re ccivership set aside Mr. Lemon eX. presses the opinion that the position taken by Judge Rogers is not ten able one, and says that his only re- gret is that the appointment will de lay any settlement by Tom Neal, who has only specified time in which to carry out the terms of the contract made with him by the board of direc- tors. He likewise says that the South ern Bank and Trust company of Dal las will come to Fort Smith and open up a branch here if it is found neces. sary to do that in order to straighten matters out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
NEW OFFICERS

hrs n G. Blackwell and H. E. Will ns exnect to move into the new
 cps which have been prepared for bm some time in the latter part of
 week. These offices are a commo-
 ns suite in the rear of the Evans 10 store, on Main street, and have bir entrance on Fourth avenue, just Loss from the Iron Mountain depot. ore is a nicely furnished waiting nm in the center, and on either
 e the physicians have their prl-
 e consultation rooms. Workmen Ere been busy for several days re- herring and decorating the rooms, kd they will be among the incest in E city when completed. The dec ktors will probably have finished Fir work by Wednesday night. and } doctors will begin moving in inn
 diately.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
s,,E.ftss"s ( i.;::ns,,.,,.

Potatoes ,l4.2l 2.2.~ are q novelty. S.!c. IF. c.!.;o th"'-l precisely as for SH"sto.sl no-H .,s. '.!hnt is slice them IS thin as possible aai drop them into itn v':::a:, u.:.c",1i;,,. drying the slices ka-,,2t". ::oh's of q towel. Arrange the slices .n . ,:c:; battered biscuit tin with salt. pepper cad bits of butter be- tween the layers. Bake until well hroWEed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
JOKING FOR
 MRS. BAUR
cal Authorities Notified to Keep an
 Eye Open for Woman.

Chief of Police Stewart has been Fifed by the authorities at Hot brings to look out for Mrs. A. F. bur, wanted in that city for defraud- gG. T. stripling out of $6,900. Mrs. UT secured the money from Strip (g by representing to him that she
 q made out mortgages on valuable Pperty in his favor, and without flng the documents he turned the Paey over to her. She is a dashing
 ung woman, about B years of age,
 q dark-complexioned, and although
 particularly pretty, has an attrac- fe face.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
MRS. WADDELL DEAD

Mrs. B. E. Waddell, widow of formerly prominent member of the state legislature and pioneer of this section, died at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home in Redfield, where the family have lived for many years. She leaves a large number of relatives in this part of the county, and several went up from this city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
|lNTRACT AWARDED
" AND sWINk ARE THE -eee,lL BIDDERS FOR MAIN STREET cuLvERT.
], .. Constructed of Railroad Iron :. concrete, and Will Be Paved
 Over Solid on Top.

contract for the concrete cul- As oror the bayou on Main street ,dod 10 the contracting firm ! McNulty and swink Tuesday by
 ud of nublic affairs. Their bid i. s14s5, and was the lowest Of any
 uo nresented to the board. ., ou,vert will be constructed of ,a iron and concrete, and will ,.vod over solid on top, affording
 uo, better roadway than there
 hoon in the past over the old eden bridge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
NOTICE TO PATRONS.

At the last meeting of the board of directors it was decided that we would not deliver any more ice on Sunday. Hereafter, we trust that our patrons will take enough ice on Satur day to supply their wants till Monday. CONSUMERS ICE AND COAL COM
 PANY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-07
HON. s. 9. SEVER
Here Tuesday, March 13.

Hon. s. o. Sevier of Camden, can didate for governor, will address the voters of Jefferson county at this city on Tuesday, March 13. MT. Sevier is an eloquent speaker, and will no doubt draw a large crowd.
 MT. Sevier will speak at Pocahontas on the morning of March 12, and at night he will speak at Walnut Ridge.