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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
HARRlMAN'S
 BIG MERGER
He and RockefelIerS Planning Corner Oi Gas. Oil and Electric Light
 Business ill Chicago.

Chicago. Dee. Corporation #Counse3 Lewis has warned the coun cil committee oa gas, oil and electric iish, oI the reported merger planned by E. H. Hartman and the Rockefei- lnr interests of all Chicago's public utility co.portfons.
 EarlF rlm0fS of the prospective consolidation aere taken in city halt circles with & grain of salt. Col. Lewis sets al. doubts at rest.
 "I am not permitted to reveal pub liclz th. names ot my authority" he says iu all official communication to tha committee, but am authorized To reveal tine names to any member of the committee.
 The Commonwealth Electric com nz=is to pass into the hands of the Edison Company. These two interests. when consolidated, are to pass into the hahds oi the Hartman interests and combine With the Automatic Tel ephone interest and the Tunnel com panN.
 This latter consolidation has no other purpose than to give greater enforcement to the electrical power for the construction of a railroad 10 be operated by electricity through the tunnel and through such streets un- der ground as the tunnel may go.
 It Is rumored from sources which [ much credit. that there has been in- itiatei I move to include the gas companies consolidation. From oth- CT sources t was learned by me that the electrical companies would make some arrangements with the General Electric company Of New York by which that company would get some larga oWne" ill the amalgamated prop ertl.
 The financial interests represent ed in the Hartman syndicate are the same as represented by the Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller. and asso- eiates
 ''On the other hand, the interests of the General Electric company are controlled by interests under domin- ation of J. P Morgan and company.
 "Whiie it is not in your power to prohibit the transfer of stock, never theless you may say whether such transfers shall conduct business as such owner in Chicago, nor can you be compelled to grant privileges against your own judgment"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
FOR RENT.

No. l f93 West Sixth avenue. dwelling. five rooms with hall and bath
 No. 2o65 West Fifth avenue. dwelling, four rooms
 No. 2oo7 West Fifth avenue, dwelling. four rooms.
 No. 106 Ohio street, dwelling, four rooms.
 No. 317 Hickory street, dwelling, three rooms.
 No. 5o9 Hickory street, dwelling, three rooms.
 No. 515 Hickory street, dwelling, seven rooms.
 Have one or two office rooms left in Western Union building.
 have three dwellings on East Sixth avenue, on paved street, for sale, which will make a fine in- vestment.
 l am agent for the Pine Bluff Land company's addition and have some beautiful lots left yet. Now is your opportunity to buy
 l am not able 10 fill all demands for modern dwellings, and If your dwelling is not rented, it would be to your interest to list same with me.
 Loans made on all kinds of se- curity.
 CHAS. HANCOCK, Real, Estate, Loans and Insurance. Office No. Is Pine street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
NINOI. SETTLES
The Cod Liver Oil Question.

No one will dispute the curative and strength creating value of cod liver oii. For centuries it has been recognized as the grandest of all healing and bodybuilding agents for wasted human strength and vi- taljty
 Yet, owing to the heavy, graas! oil which envelopes the medicinal elements, and which has no value either as q food or medicine, many patients weakened by disease can not digest it either in it's raw form or an emulsion, and others will not take it on account of it's disagree able odor and e-consequently it's value is lost
 Now, the process discovered h. two eminent French chemists Norgues and Gautier should inter est every person in Pine Bluff. for ali of the tonic, bodybuilding aGi curative PItWGlILS Ol cou liver ott arc now s3-narated from the grea@fs. useless oil, and given to the people II delicious Vinol Fer this reason i is fast suDerseding oIdfashioned eod liver Gii and emGlsons.
 As a bodv-builder and stren@tA creator for old poole, weak womtl delicate children, and after sieknes5 and all pulmonary diseases, it .5 recommended by over 5000 of tie leading druggists of the United States as the best.
 Your money back if it does lot l de aIi wt eittin A G. BedeH. druggist
 While we are sole agents fo- Vinot n Plne Bluff, it is now for sale at the IaadIag drug store in nearly town 4.ad city in the country Look for the Vlnoi agency in yorl town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
D. w. Hoyce dsvoDes his ams 10 rsnrs

Have T. Malcolm tune Your piano. Old phone No. CSC.
 -12 show cases for sale at bar gain. Call ou Anderson hacon llug company
 T. A. DruumoHd r0e AargalHS i'll unredeemed watches. i""eIry, trunks, bags and suit cases, 2Zl Main stret.
 The Margaret Mahar property on South Walnut near Sixth avenue is for rent. Closet anG bath II the house. Water in the kitchen Two=atory buiid- ing In good order Apply t0 ii2 West Sixth avenue,
 Wanted or mtd4lea c white woman for housework; good wages. l.. care Graphic office.
 Special bargain a aAred.eme1 watches, jewe'rg, trunt5 suli Cases and bags. r. A. Dfamn tna 22l Maln
 Nicely Yurnishel front room for rent cheap; very close ia. ". cafe Graphic.
 Very desirable front room for rent; large and handsomely furnish q Call at noon or after ? IT. 5ol West Third.
 For sale, stock in good paying, long established business from ! t9 40 shares. q" care of Graphic.
 For sale, two small second hand coal stoves Will sell cheap. Apply at the Graphic.
 At the Grand Leader, ladies par Tor, shampooing. manjcuring and facial massage, also artificial hair goods for sale Ladies please call.
 Wanted, to rent Q place near town suitable for vegetable and poultry farm VIII take loas lease. w. II. Gist, 3l2 Maiu street.
 New bed springs and nlattfr>- for scvcnty-fi.c ceat,. See show window. knoN- -WaIf,rr Fnrniturr company.
 For fent, tive ro3m house. corner Fifteenth and ,,ln. now oe- cupied by Mr Sid J Hart, HilI=be for rent the lst day 0l January. SIS per month; apply to ". B. Sorrells.
 Merchant, American. Hidower. no children wealthy. but lonesome, wish es a congenial wife to brighten his home Box 425 St Joseph. Michigan.
 -Men-Our free, illustrated catalog explains how We teach barber trade ill a few weeks Graduates paid SIP to $20 weekly Positions waiting. Money earned from start. Write nearest branch. Moler Barber College, St. |
 There is nothing more appro- { prate for q Christmas gift than a pair of shoes from LeverenZ lock Shoe company Men who wear Boy ien shoes have a smile that won't eoMe off. ! See Leverenz-Trulock Shoe compa ny, 226 Main street.
 Wanted, two rooms for light housekeeping; close in; unfurnish ed. Apply MaDu -EanAtssley Drug company
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
LITTLE ROCK MAN GETS
 ELECTRIC LIGHT GRANT. City CouRcM at Russellyille Grants s0- Year FrAnchise for Plant Te
 Y. E. Mavtia Jr.

Eqsselvlle Dec 10 The city council Stt1y,.s.s night e~antcd to T. E. Martin .r V Autle 'ocS fifty yen. Franchise for aH !eatr.e light pls1 wh.1h De ADeratiOn by next fail.
 TAe 2ll A4eetrlc lieA }'aat at this pl2ce szJAe sio@n last anuary and strce that tma h. aity has been with out lgha
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

he annual meeting of the stock holders of the Pine Bluff Brick com pany of Pine Bluff, Ark. will be held in the office of said company upon Tuesday, January &, between the hours prescribed by law, fer the purpose of olectins directors for the ensuing wear and the transaction of such other business as may come 0ef8re said meeting.
 GARLAND BREWSTER.
 Secretary. Pntr HI0ir. Ark, Dee. $, 1906.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
BRIEF MENTION.

Mrs. M. J. HeadeysoI, uee Corinne Chestnut is the guest Of Mrs R \. Hall on West S!ytA
 Mrs D \ Caldwell arrived from Monticello Suuda} anA is the guest of Mrs Cross 0E iaurc, street Judge James Gould vii, 2o 10 sAer- Till tomorrow to Io,'h |. ter the work on the new bridge now under course of construction near t6at place
 Mir w T. MoFadd"u. one ot .fef- terson county s ps0aaeaous planters. was in Inc cjty rom r5um Bayoq Monday mornlns
 Mcssrs. ]. IL @1 ..z and N W.W car4iil oi la G.ae~.. Wis arc business visitors te-tA sftY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-10
OEflES LAW
 lh FRANCE
The Pope Is Said ls ''.e Told ko man Catholics To ore Gov
 ernmcnt Or,

Paris. Dee To =o 1ee il the church and State law goes into effect in Pa sa Dee, r. and 13 it will he cd ia the ses- eral departments according to tue time when copies of the 0Meial Jour nal containing th5 Ao..ce of the pro mitigation 0f th" EtH oI ,a0o reached them.
 The soYe4ualeut :, .toin2 the silG ation with tirmness and eals.uess. but the prospect of an acute religious crisis has suddenly been ipcreased by what appears to b8 an authoritative announcement made by the Croix. the clerical organ. that word has been received that the pope absolute ly forbids Roman Catholics bishops cures or parishoners to make appli- cations to hold religious services un der the public meeting law of 1881
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
THE COOLING MOTH.

The codling moth makes apples
wormy. and often destroys from 25 to
rs per cent. of the apple crop where
nothing is done to prevent 1t. A little
moth deposits eggs on the young apples
soon after the blossoms have fallen. and
from these worms hatch out which
gnaw their way into the apple through
the calyx. These worms spend 20 to 80
days burrowing in the apple and then
leave the fruit for the crevices and
rough bark of the trunks of the apple
trees to spin their cocoons, some by
crawling down the limbs, others by
dropping to the ground and then find
ing their way to the trunks. From
these cocoons moths develop in few
days, which lay eggs for second brood
of worries which are often more destruc
tive than the first. Spray with paris
green or arsenate of lead Immediately
after blossoms have fallen. and repeat
ten days later. Band trees in June and
examine them about every ten days, de-
stroying all worms and chrysalides.
If you have neglected 1t until now
there is still time to set trees If proper
care is used in handling them. They
should be dug with as much roots as
possible, and set Immediately after dig
ging If any leaves have formed they
should be stripped OFF. Among shade
trees the American elm will bear trans
planting perhaps better than any other,
and it is one of the most graceful OF
trees Shrubs that propagate by suck
ers may be safely transplanted late in
the spring. Among these are the lilac,
SNOWFALL, Japan ounce. the Towering
almond and currant, and roses in end
less variety.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

family at Arlington during the civil
war was q few days ago restored by
G. w. Hendricks. of Philadelphia, to
Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter of
Gen. Robert f. Lee, the commander
of the confoderacy. The wanderings
of this old volume will never be
known. Mr.. Hendricks, who is a
book collector bought the Bible many
years ago from a man named Stein.
1t was probably stolen, as were many
other treasures from the Lee mansion.
by the servants and soldiers. and
oawned for trining sum by persons
ignorant of its value
The book has been kept with great
care and is in fine condition. Its black
leather cover shows few scratches. A
few pages are torn. but the ink is still
unfaded, and many leaves and flowers
pressed by members of the Lee fam
lily are still in 1t. The Bible was print
ed in London in 1902 by Charles Bill
and the Executrix of Thomas New
comb. deceased. printers TO the Kings
most excellent Majesty" 1t contains
the Order for Morning Prayer
Throughout the Year" including the
communion service. the articles Of re-
ligion, the Old and New Testaments,
with the Apocrypha. the metrical YER
sion of the Psalms and the table OF
kindred affinity.
The Bible does not contain the rec
ora of the marriage of Martha Custis
to George Washington. rhe earliest
birth reported is that Of Fannie Park
Custis. in 1710. The marriage of Dan
iel Parke C1stis to Martha cambridge.
afterward Martha Washington. is re-
corded as having occurred in 1850.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
PLANTING EvERaREENs.

Evergreen differ from deciduous
trees in the fact that there is no time
of year when they are not evaporating
a considerable amount of water
through their foliage. But this evap-
Grafton is greater at some times than
at others, the largest amount being
from the new growth in early spring
and summer. AS consequence of
this evaporation there is unusual call
upon the roots for moisture. IL the
soil is warm and moist new roots put
out rapidly. AT the beginning of the
new growth, orr little before. is.
therefore, the best time to plant ever
green's. We notice that some leading
nurserymen advise planting ever
greens late in summer or early fall.
Their argument is that the soil is then
warmer and in better condition to
stimulate growth than 1t is earlier.
We do not doubt that with care ever
green's may be successfully planted in
August or September, but there is then
considerable new growth of leaves
which must be checked by transplant
ing. 1t would seem to be much like
planting deciduous trees in midsum-
mer. 1t may be done, but there must
be more chances of failure than II the
experiment be tried in late spring be-
fore any new growth has been made.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

to the presidency, and declares
that Theodore Roosevelt would be
My. Taft's secretary OF state. This
arrangement has caused President
Roosevelt considerable amusement and
has excited the risibilities of men in
public life generally.
The most frequently expressed opin-
ion in political circles is that Mr..
Roosevelt Is more likely to come to
the senate from New York than he is
to fill any other position. Senator
Platt's term will expire on March 3.
1903, the date on which Mr. Roosevelt
will cease to be president of the
United States. Mr.. Plat is not can
didate for reelection. and If Mr.. Roose-
velt enters the field 1t is admitted that
no one will oppose him. The senate
would be congenial field after two
terms in the White House. Some of the
older members of the senate who have
not had the most pleasant relations
with Mr.. Roosevelt as president are
already grinning in anticipation of the
fun they Will have in hazirg the new
senator from New York. Those who
know the president do not doubt that
he will be able to take good care OF
himself when the hazing begins.
After Mr.. Roosevelt retires from the
presidency even though he Is elected
a senator from New York 1t is believed
that his plans contemplate a tour oil
the world. He could start at once
and do this tour before the beginning
of the regular session of congress fol-
lowing. II is admitted that no one
not even Grant, has received greater
honors than would be accorded to Mr.
Roosevelt by all the great foreign ma
tions he would visit His reputation
as the great peacemaker of the world
would insure him triumphal tour
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
SWEET CORN IN SUCCESSION

Everyone having sufficient garden
space to grow table corn wishes an un-
broken succession throughout the sea-
son OF this particularly agreeable es-
culent. This may be approximated by
repeated paintings of favorite varieties
at 10 to 14-day intervals, but this trouble
may be much lessened by planting at
the same time selection of early and
mid-season kinds known to succeed in
the neighborhood. When these have
made growth of five or six inches 1t Is
time to put In additional breadths of
main-crop and late varieties. For the
latest of all, II one is willing to take
the chances of frost, such kinds as Man,
moth Evergreen or the delicious Eight
rowed kind above mentioned may be
started. not later than July 20 in this
latitude Iowa). Dates are usually un-
certain guides in corn culture, as sea-
sons vary widely. but 1t seems safe to
defer succession paintings. II wise
choice of varieties is made. until the
preceding sowing comes up and makes
"A few inches of growth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
CORN FOR soILINe.

The most common soiling crop is
corn. 1t has taken us a good many years
TO learn how to SOW 1t to get the best
result from 1t. When we first began to
grow ii. we used to SOW 1t SO thick that
it grew up almost like grass. We be-
gan to cut 1t when 1t got two feet high.
at which time 1t was very succulent. AS
we had more experience with it. how
ever. we came to the conclusion that the
cows did best if corn was larger and
more mature. SO we began drilling 1t In
drills about two feet apart. BY sowing
quite thickly we prevented the appear
ance of ears, but got good development
of stalk. We try to get the stalk as
large as possible. but do not pass the
limit where the cows will eat all of It.
The two extremes must be avoided. for
II the stalk is too coarse and near ma
turity the cows will leave much of 1t.
and what is left is of no value for bed
ding or anything else.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
PLAN THE WORK.

We have had much to say in the
PAST about planning the farm work.
Still the theme is one that justifies
repeating over and over again the
importance of systematic planning.
1t Is true that everything cannot be
run about the farm with the preci-
sion of clock, but rotation and culti-
vation of crops and the business end
should be thought out and. followed.
with, of course, some allowance for
necessary changes. Have a time for
doing things and some spare time for
emergencies that come up. Accounts
on the farm do not necessarily mean
an elaborate system Of bookkeeping.
1t should be so simple yet SO com
plete that a person can look the books
over and almost at glance tell where
he is at
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
DEPTH OF FLOWING.

We may make the general rule that
the>> proper depth of blowing land is
proportionate to the percentage of
humus in the soil. We may deepen a
soil as we add humus to 1t. All the
soil needs organic material in it, and
1t is a mistake to bring up a lot of
subsoil for which we have no supply
of vegetable matter to put 1t into good
condition. If we are dealing with a
soil full of humus the plow may go
deep. But like all rules, there are ex-
ceptioas. If the plowing is shortly be-
fore seeding time, and if the crop to
be grown needs firm soil. 1t Is usual
ly best to plow shallow, so that har-
row and drag may fine and firm as
deep as plowed. This may not be so
good for the soil, but 1t is essential to
success with the crop we wish to grow.
Generally speaking, fall plowing for a
spring crop may be made deeper than
spring plowing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

records. They are Attorney General
Moody and Secretary or Commerce and
Labor Metcalf. Moody is one OF the
most enthusiastic baseball cranks in
the country. When he was ut college
he was crack player himself. He
was captain OF the Andover baseball
team in 1872, and played with the
Varsity nine at Harvard for four
years. II he gets the opportunity he
still likes to play the game. but Just
now he takes most of his exercise In
horseback riding.
Secretary Metcalf made quite rec
ord as an carsman on the Yale crew
away back in 1856. When he went
to California in 1880 he became a
member OF the Olympic club. of San
Francisco. He was one OF the crack
boxers of the club. and at one time
held the m'ddieweight amateur cham
pionship II San Francisco for wrest-
ling. he does not indulge in any OF
this violent exercise now, as he has
not been in good health for some time.
and he. like Moody. confines himself
to riding and walking. First Assist
ant Postmaster General Hitchcock is
one of the greatest athletes In public
life. He has a fine record as base
ball player, but his speciality is box
ing. He is more than six feet tall.
very quick. and has an unusually long
reach.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
SAFE CROPS FOR THE ARID BELT

Director Morroe, of the Experiment
ers that Kafir corn and sorghum are
safer crops than is Indian corn for most
upland prairie soil in the territory and
that these crops can be grown success
fully further west than can corn. They
withstand drouth surprisingly well and
often give large quantity of excellent
fodder. Where the Kafr seed can be
ground II has a value almost. equal to
that of corn for any class of farm ami
mails. III 1t cannot conveniently be
ground Ii is thought better TO put the
crop in with wheat drill, using con-
siderable seed, thus securing large
growth of slender stalks with some
what less yield of grain. Another ad-
vantage of these crops is that they can
be planted or sown much later than is
safe for corn. Good crops have been
secured in many cases where the seed
was drilled or listed in wheat stubble
after the crop had been removed
Cow peas are another crop which can
lie successfully grown in the same way.
or by drilling them in the standing corn
at the time of the last cultivation. The
value of this crop is not appreciated by
features, but large quantities of good
feed can be produced and tne roots and
stems have fully equal value as soil i'm
proves with the roots and stems of
clover
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

Unless early and correct treatment is
applied the patient seldom survives
when once the disease is fastened upon
her. We believe Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the most eff
cient treatment for chronic kidney
troubles of women, and is the only med
icine especially prepared for this
purpose.
When a woman Is troubled with pain
or weight In loins, backache, frequent,
painful or scalding urination, swelling
of limbs or feet, swelling under the
eyes, an uneasy, tired feeling In the
region Of the kidneys or notices .
sediment in the urine, she should
lose no time in commencing treatment
with Lydia Il. Pinlsham's Vegetable
Compound. as it may be the means of
saving her life.
For proof, read what Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for Mrs.
Sawyer.
3" cannot express the terrible suffering I
had to endure. A arrangement of tho fcmale
organs developed nervous prostrution and a
eerious kidney trouble. The doctor ATTENDED
me for year, but kept getting worse, until
was unable TO do ANYTHING, and made up
r1y mind could not i've. I finally decided
to try Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound as a last resort, and am to-day we'll
tell everv suffering woman about my case"
Mrs. Emma Sawyer, Conyers, Ga
Mrs. Pinlsham gives free advice to
women address in confidence, Lynn.
Mass
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

Taft Is opposed to the policy of retain
ing any number of troops in San Fran
cisco engaged in the work of relief and
restoration. He believes that these
duties should be taken up by the citi-
zens of San Francisco themselves. The
longer the amy stays there the more
danger there is of conflict of author
ity between the municipal officials and
the officers of the army. 1t is also
felt that the people of San Francisco
would be much more self-respecting II
they are shculdered with the respon-
sibility of maintaining order and re-
lieving the suffering.
The conduct of the army officers and
men in the great disaster in San
Francisco aas done much to restore to
the army tae confidence and respect OF
the people, and particularly of MEM
bers of congress. 1t had become the
habit of some congressman and sena-
tors on all occasions TO decry the
American soldier. When the news came
of the wiping out OF the Moros at
Mount Dajo in the Phi mines there
was renewal of the criticism of the
army and IN outcry against the bru-
tality and cruelty of the soldiers. This
has all been hushed. When the same
soldier, because those stationed on
the Pacific coast are of the same army
that has occupied the Philippines
went into the burning city. rescued
men, women and children, went hun
cry that Others might eat. and neith-
er slept nor rested night nor DAY
there was nothing heard about the
brutal soldiers.
The employment of the army in mis-
work was without warrant of law, but
no violation of red tapeism ever met
with so hearty approval or commanded
so much respect in congressional and
administration circles where the well
fare of the soldier is supposed to be
in charge.