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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
WELL KNOWN
 MAN HEAT VICTIM Robert E. Joyce, Old and Highly Respected Citizen, Overcome While at Work and Died in Short Time. FOUND UNCONSCIOUS Friend Aided Him and When He Re- turned He Found Mir. Joyce Help. less on the FIOOr-Stricken While on the Street.
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS

While delivering basket of bread for Yauch's bakery yesterday after noon at 3:30 o'clock, Robert E. Joyce, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this city, was overcome by the heat at the corner of Main and Third avenue, and died about an hour and a half later. He was on his way to the restaurant conducted by Mat thews on West Fourth avenue.
 M. L.. Case was walking by his side at the time, and seeing that he was unable to carry the bread, took it from him and delivered it himself. Ill the meantime the flagman at the cor ner of Third avenue and Main steret took him into the small station on that corner where the flagman remains while no trains are passing ,and gave him a seat. He sat there for a few minutes bathing his head in basin of water, but suddenly slipped out of the chair, rolling down on the floor. Here he was found in an unconscious condition by Mr. Case upon his re- turn, and a physician was quickly sumoned. When the doctora rarived he said it was too late, that he was al ready in a dying condition. He died at about five o'clock.
 He has been in i'll health lately, and though he was known to be very weak, it was thought that he could stand the warm weather, if he ventur- ed out. The deceased has been a resident of this city for many years, and had beeni n the employ of Yauch S bakery for a long time. He had a large number of friends in this city who will regret to hear of his un- timely death.
 The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mesdames Jack Roost, and Milton McCarra, and Miss Vera Joyce all of this city, and by one son, Earl Joyce, of California. Miss Joyce has been in the employ of Dreyfus Department Store for some time. His wife died several years ago.
 The funeral will occur this after, noon at the residence of Mrs. Jack Roost, a daughter of the deceased, No. 1132 East Second avenue, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The ser vices will be conducted by the Rev. erend R. A. McClintock. The inter- ment will take place at Bellwood cem- etery in this city.
 MT. Joyce was for several years stationary engineer at the Cotton Belt Shops and has many friends in railroad circles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
THERMOMETER
 YESTERDAY WAS 104

/The temperature yesterday was probably the warmest that has vis- 'ited this city so far this summer, which has made a record for itself for being hot. The thermometer at the Sawyer and Austin Lumber Company between the hours of 12:30 and 3:30 p. I'll. yesterday registered 104 degrees in the shade, and in a good shady place at that. The thermometer is one of the large self-registering ones, the, kind used by the Federal Government for official reports. Yesterday was so warm that many people down town had to quit work, and get under a roof and sit in front of an electric fan fer some time. At least it was as warm as the citizens of this city ever desire to see again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11

SlOO on fixtures
 Beasley Bros. loss of 1000 on stock and S2,500 on house. belonging to " D, Roddy. Meat market of Trim Bros, loss s25O on fixtures and $500 on house belong ing to W ID. Roddy. A. W. Cammack Company. loss s5.- 900 on stock and $3,00O on house be- longing to D. L. Bain Ss Co. Portland Drug Company, loss s4,OOO on stock and 5000 on house, belong ing to E. J. Christians heirs.
 Poruapd Bank, loss $2,OO0 on fix lures and $4,500 on building.
 Pugh Mercantile Company. loss on stock s12,ooo, on building s5,oOO.
 E. J. Cammack, two small houses, loss $1,O00, damage to brick store s1.- 800 and damage on stock $100.
 Herren & Cone, loss on stock S4, ,OOO on building belonging to Dean & Co. $3,OOO.
 E. J. Cammack S residence, loss on house and contents s4,OO0.
 Harris Hotel, loss s6,O00 on house and contents
 w. D. Honeycutt, loss on household goods s200, on house belonging to Mir Wall of Warren, s700
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
POSTOFFICE PLANS
 HAVE ARRIVED

John Wilbourne has returned to this city after pleasant visit to Northern points, among them Wasb- ingtcn, D. c. While there Mir. Will bourne got the plans for the local gov trnment Building, at least the p.ars for Jhe lower floor and basement These plans were sent here for in- spection. Those who have seen them are highly pleased with the plans and say that it will not be long before the building is well under course of con- struction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
DANCE
 AT FOREST PARK

Sorrells DeWoody and Roy Gould are getting up a Shirt Waist Ball' for next Friday night to be given at Forest Park, in honor of Miss Dot Pugh, who will at that time be the guest of Miss Mary Banks on South Main stret. Dancing will be the fea- t,,re of the evening, and Miles orches- tra will furnish the music. It seems that a large crowd will be in atten- dance and all are assured of a grand time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
MAN ASSAULTED
 BY ANOTHER c, w. Johnson Tells R. E. Holt With a Club, Alleg- ing That the Latter In- suited His Wife. ,MUCH EXCITEMENT Alter Clubbing His Victim Senseless. Johnson Surrenders to the Police Released on B0nd-HOlt Not Seri. Ously Hurt.
MUCH EXCITEMENT

Declaring that R. E. Holt had in. suited his wife, G. w. Johnson, d young man, yesterday went on a hunt for Holt and found him at work in Fred Senyard's saloon on Main street. He asked him why he made certain statements to his wife and when Holt replied in an indifferent way, Johnson struck him on the forehead with a heavy club, felling him. Leaving his victim unconscious and bleeding on the floor, Johnson hurried toward police headquarters TO surrender. On his way he met Po- liceman Glover and gave himself up to the policeman.
 Holt was believed to be seriously injured. Blood literally gushed from the wound in his head and he lost nearly a quart of blood before med ical attention was given him, al though Mir. Seuyard and others made a determined effort to secure the ser vices of a physician. Holt was finally carried to the office of Doctor B. H. Gallagher, where his wound was dressed and Ee was sent home. He
 aSs able to walk and his injury is not thought to be necessarily serious.
 Johnson was placed in a cell at the police station, where he remained only short time. Friends soon went there and made bond for his ap- pearance in court He was immedi- ately released. The case has been transferred to Justice Frazier and will be heard next Thursday.
 Johnson says Holt went to his home at No. 41S East Fifth avenue Thursday afternoon and while his wife was seated on the front porch, holding her baby in her arms, Holt went up to the gate and called her "sWeetheart' and made other insult ing remarks to her. He said he hunted Holt for several days and finally found him in Senyadr's sa- loon. He went up to him and asked him why he insulted his wife. Holt, according to Johnson, told him to go to a warmer climate and he struck him with a club he carried, before Holt could get on his feet. Holt was on his knees at the time and was working on a door, The club, which hnson carried was wrapped in pa per and Johnson used it without un' wrapping the weapon.
 The incident caused no little ex- citement in the neighborhood of Sec ond avenue and Main street and at tracted a large crowd to the scene ot the trouble. Holt is carpenter and is we'll known here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
FOX HUNTERS
 ENJOYED THE CHASE

The party of local fox hunters, who went out on the Star City road to try their luck Friday night, returned Sat urday morning and report several exciting chases. They had large pack of hounds and everyone enjoyed the sport greatly. The party consist ed of Hunter Knox, Hughes Taylor, Joe P. Alexander, Louis Cheek, A. s. 'TSsiea~ A. G. Russell, C. M. Philpot and Hardy Kilgore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
ANOTHER INSANE
 PERSON IN JA1L

Laura Price, negro woman, was charged with lunacy in Justice J. A. Frazier's court yesterday morning and was committed to the county jail to await the action of County Judge James Gould. This is the third in- sane person committed to jail by Jus tice Frazier this month, and several others have been sent here by the other justices. --------z--------,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
DAA1n VI YOUNG 1 BABY

Charles Leonad Wood, the five months old son of Mir. and Mrs Samuel Wood of No. 2O0S East Barra- que street, died Friday night at 10 o'clock after a brief illness. The fun eral was held from the family resi- dence Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Reverend McClintock, and the interment took place at Bellwood cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11

Turner Bradford returned to C1in- ton Monday. Hjs~fce factory will. begin operatiods on Saturday of this week. He is building fine residence out there and move his family to Clinton in about three weeks.-El Reno, (Ok.) American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11

If you buy Furniture that is 'fxed'' to sell by some one that must se-and after they are gone-and your money ,too you find it out, how will you be satisfied?
 Is it not better to buy of dealer that is here to stay and will be here as long as you are who guarantees every sale and will make each one good?
 Our goods are not doctored to sell only
 We cater with equal interest and sincerity both to persons who desire the highest excellence of workmanship and material and to the person who wishes to furnish with the greatest economy modest home.
 No store is able to sell Furniture at a closer figure than we
 No store sells on smaller margin of profit than we do
 The result is seeh in every comparison made between Furniture from this store and other good Furniture Stores.
 We will sell you any and every article for LESS than you con buy same elsewhere. No ex- ceptlons' a:@@41 zl
 Come and investigate for yourself. UNION FURNITURE 60.
 3l7-319 Main Street. Also 205. 2o7. 2oe E. 3rd.Ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11

.e<M Miss Essie Gottlieb is still visiting in Alberquerque, New Mexico and is being delightfully."- entertained by rela- tives and friends at that place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11

is because they have q Savings Az. count at THE BANK OF PINE BLUFF and receive per cent on their money on the first Of each August and February.
 If YOU have an account, como around and get your interest credited IF NOT, WHY NOT START NOWY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
STATE FAIR
 QUEEN ENTRIES
Here Are Some of the Names NOminat-
 ed by Graphic Readers.

Readers of the Graphic should re- member that the coupons in the Gra- phic's voting contest for State Fair Queen at the Hot Springs State Fair October 3 to F inclusive will be counted every Saturday night at 6 o'clock and the result of each weeks count published in the Sunday Gra- phic. Those holding coupons should vote them early and often each week for their friends. Full particulars of the contest appear elsewhere in this paper Remember the time is short for voting, as the contest closes Sat- urday, September the seventh, at mid night. The following is the result of Ia nipht'S cOunt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11

In accordance with the Graphic's s announcement Friday, Miss Emma Hummer and Miss Lola Mann being the leaders for last week, will be giv- en two complimentary tickets for the Forest Park theater all this week. Special prizes for the leaders next Sunday will be announced this week.
 Read the Graphic, clip the coupons and vote early and often for your fa- vOrite.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-08-11
PORTLAND BUSINESS SECTION
 WIPED OUT BY FIRE YESTERDAY
conHagration Originated Soon After Midnight in the Building of the Portland Drug Company and Many Mercantile Estabshm ents Were Destroved- Number of People Homeless and Are Being Given Shelter by More Fortunate Neighbors

Portland Ark Aug 1o-Fire de- I$oo fixtures sroed all the business portion of Beaey
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
SHOOTING PROVEN
PURELY ACCIDENTAL
Young SchiIling Turns Over Rife to
Police-Dietz Shot While Play
ing Burglars I'm the Attic.

Patrolman Meshrow yesterday in
vestigated the shooting affair which
occurred at Maurer Sunday. AS told
in the NEWS yesterday Henry Dietz,
the son of Prof. Charles Dietz, prin
cipal of school No. 3, was shot in the
eye by an air rifle in the hands of
Charles Schilling. The patrolman
was told by Schilling that he and
Dietz, together with some other boys,
were playing burglars in the attic of
the school, and that he had fired the
rifle thinking that no one was in the
way. The attic was dark at the time
and, according to the story, the oc-
currence was accidental. Principal
Dietz said he did not want to make
charge against Schilling. His
sons eye is healing rapidly and the
sight is not endangered
Schilling went to the police station
last night and turned over the air
rifle to Chief Burke who, after giving
him a reprmand, allowed him to go.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
PUBLIC LIBRARY TO Be KEPT
OPEN ALL DAY, TRUSTEES DECIDE
Another Assistant
Is Now Being
Instructed.
BUSY MEETING.

The board of trustees held a busy
session last night in the library build
ing with all the members present 1t
was decided to employ Miss Carrie
Arner as an additional assistant to
the librarian, Miss Mulligan. With
these three, Miss Mulligan, Miss
Frazer and Miss Amer, the library
will be kept open from O'Clock in
the morning until $3.50 at night and
not close from i TO in the after
noon, as Is how the custom. The ex-
act date for commencing the new
schedule was not decided last night,
but 1t is expected that it will take
effect about May l. There have been
many requests recently to abolish the
afternoon closing, but the board was
handicapped until the recent increase
in the appropriation, part of which
will go toward this new arrange
ment. Miss Arner has been working
in the library since March 1, being
instructed for the new position.
The treasurer's report was read, as
follows: Balance on hand February
], 1907, $509.01; balance on hand
March / 1907, $20O.2S. Bills to the
amount of $3.50 were audited and or
dered paid.
The librarians report was as fol-
lows; Total circulation during Feb
ruary, 2,744 new subscribers, 2S;
contagious diseases reported, 2S; re-
ceipts s12.44; expenditures, $1.S5.
In her report the librarian asked per-
mission to attend the annual conven-
tiop of the American Librarians AS
sociation at Ashville, N. c., in June,
instead of the State Librarians AS
sociation at Atlantic City.
To Get Historic Works.
The librarian submitted a list of
books which are wanted for the IL
brary, for which an appropriation of
$50 was made. The list included a
twenty-four-page pamphlet dated
1895 on the history of ST. Peter S
Church, of this city, and contained
several historical notices.
The librarian also made a report
that all the present shelving in the
building is stocked with books and
there is hardly room for more. The
house committee was Instructed to
receive bids for extra shelving. March
l ended the library's fiscal year, but
the annual report had been received
at the first of the year.
The furniture for the library audi
torlum has not yet been completed
as the necessary castings have not
yet arrived. The house committee
was instructed to look after the mat
ter.
Mayor Bollschweiler was present
at the meeting and after the session
was shown through the building
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12

NEWARK, Mar. 12:-The body
of Joseph w. Fisher, the young engi-
neer of the Pennsylvania railroad,
who was killed by the explosion OF
his locomotive, yesterday morning, at
Metucnen. arrived at his late home,
100 Ridgewood avenue, last night.
His heartbroken young wife awaited
the coming of the body of the man all
day long. She had married Fisher
less than year ago.
Il asked him so many times TO
give up railroading," she said. 1T
was only the last time that he left
the house that l urged him to give
up his position as an engineer, even
ii il meant the sacrifice OF few dol-
lars. But he was so ambitious; and
whenever spoke of danger he would
say: oh, don't be afraid of that, |
will be all right! Whenever we
spoke of an accident he would al
ways boast that If anything ever
happened he would stick to his lever
to the last. :"
Fisher was twenty-nine years old
February 20. He has been connected
with the Pennsylvania railroad about
six years, and was married to Miss
Genevleve Callan on April 80. last
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
ENGINEER is
BLAMED FOR
EXPLOSION
Young Man Had Just Been Pro-
NOTED From a Fire man His
Third Trip in Charge

NEW BRUNSWICK, Mar. 12:-
Charles r. Moke, the county coroner,
had conference with County Physi-
clan J. l.. Suydam yesterday as to the
advisability of holding an inquest to
fix responsibility for the explosion of
a Pennsylvania railroad engine in
front of the Metuchen depot early
yesterday morning, which resulted in
three deaths. They decided that the
evidence was so clear than no inquest
was necessary. They believe that an
inquest would not bring to light amy
facts which they do not know now.
The coroner made arrangements to
send the body of Clayton H. Smith,
the dead brakeman, to his home at
Trenton today The body of William
Fritchie, the dead fireman, was sent
to his home at Philadelphia last
night.
Coroner Moke says that he is sat
isfied that the accident was due to
the greenness of the engineer who
had made but three trips on the road
as engineer, having only recently
graduated from the fireman class.
The condition of the boiler shows that
cold water was poured into it while
1t was empty and overheated The
coroner believes that this caused the
explosion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
POWDER MAGAZINE
EXPLODES;; KILLS 800
TOULON, Mar. IA powder
magazine on the battleship Jena ex-
ploded today. 1t is reported that
800 sailors were killed.
new COAL BILL
Senator Minturn Offers "A Substitute
Resolution Covering Newark
Home Incident.

TRENTON, Marcm 12:-ln the
senate last night Mr.. Minturn intro
duced joint resolution No. Z which
he will press as a substitute for his
joint resolution providing for the
investigation of the coal and ice mo-
nopolies in connection with the rail
roads.
The resolution which he introduc-
ed last night provides for a joint
committee to investigate the method
and system under which railroads are
now operated in this state; the quail
ity and nature of their equipment, the
general efficiency of the service; the
rates charged, etc.
The committee is to report to the
next legislature, together with bill
providing for a railroad commission.
An appropriation of $4,000 for ex-
penses Is called for.
1t was referred to the committee
on railroads and canals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
BLOHM BILL DELAYED
Measure Legalizing Sunday Saloons
Did Not Appear in the House Last
Night as Expected.

TRENTON, Mar. 12:-For some
unexplained reason, action on the
Blohm bill was deferred last night.
1t is confidently asserted that the
measure Win not pass the house. So
much has this feeling gained that
Assemblyman Abram klenert has a
bill ready for Introduction immed--
lately after the defeat of the Blohm
bill, If that happens.
Mr.. Klenert, of the lower house.
introduced bill last night which
amends the bishops bill by lowering
the license fee in townships, bor-
oughs, villages or cities having a
population exceeding 10000, from
$500 TO $500 per year.
The new excise bill, which will be
introduced by Majority Leader Klen-
ert, is the measure that Senator
George S. Silzer has drawn at the
instance of the democrats, who de-
cided upon that measure at a COM
ference several weeks ago.
Mr.. Klenert, it is said, made sever
al minor amendments to suit his own
constituents. This plan will likely
continue the legislative battle over
excise matters next week. All dem-
ocratie hopes seem to be based now
on the new measure, which Is con-
sidered mild and at the same time q
good starter" In excise legislation
in the future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
MAY Be SOME
OPPOSITION IN
FIRE ELECTION
Eagles May Name Candidate
for Chief or First Assistant
of the Fire Department

AS the Anual election of chief
engineer and first and second assist
ants of the fire department. Is rapidly
approaching, there is considerable
r0ooulation
Protection Hook and Ladder COM
lany will at their next meeting nomi-
nate George e. Mead for first assist
ant chief, it is expected. Mr. Mead
is now second assistant and, without
doubt he will be chosen to run for
the Office of first assistant by the Pro-
tections, of which he Is member.
1t is also rumored that Eagle Hose
G Chemical Company will name an
opposition candidate to run against
Eugene Mullen, who, it is believed.
will be nominated by Mcclellan En-
gine Company for chief of the de-
partment. 1t has been said for some
time that the Eagles may name. an
opposition candidate for first assist
ant, but the latest reports are that a
nomination for chief from them Is
more likely.
The choice of nominating a second
assistant lies between Washington
Hose & Chemical Company and Lin
coin Engine Company. but as the
Washingtons enjoyed the honor OF
nominating Chief Baker last year, It
appears that they will extend the
Lincolns the courtesy of nominating
a second assistant.
The election will be held the sec-
ond Tuesday night in May.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
WILL ERECT
2 MORE BIG
BUILDINGS
Large Apartment Houses to be
Built in the Vicinity Of
the Post Office

j. n. Wester, of the firm of Wes-
ter & Krogh, will break ground Mon
day morning for two new three-story
buildings on the north side of Fay
cite street, about 100 feet west OF
Maple street. The firm OF Wester &
Krogh will do the mason woe', anC
the carpenter contract will be let O.
morrow night.
The buildings will each be three
stories high and constructed of brick,
the fronts will be of pressed brick
with terra Gotta trimmings to match,
The interior of the buildings, which
will adjoin each other, will be thor
oughly modern in everysrespect. They
will contain tile floors in the bath
rooms and vestibules. They will be
installed with gas and electric lights
and in general will be in accordance
with the tenement house act.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
TO CLOSE UP
SPEAK-EASIES
IN THIS CITY
Warrants Issued for Three ItaI
ians Alleged to be Selling
Beer Without Licenses

Chief Burke announced this morn
ing that he was about to start action
on number of alleged "speak-eas-
les" that have been in existence for
some time. The chief has been aware
that a number of Italians were sell
ling beer in a quiet way but until
yesterday could not obtain sufficient
proof to have them arrested.
Three complaints were drawn up
this morning by the recorder against
Domey Cerulo, of 191 Washington
street; John Leon, of III Elm street,
and Tony Mauro. of 291 New Bruins
wick avenue. These three warrants
are In the hands of the city marshal
and the principals will be arraigned
at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning to
answer to charge of selling beer
without license.
The fine for each offense Is $40 IL
they are tried under the city ordi-
nance, but the penalty is term in
state prison, If found guilty under
the state law
Other complaints may be drawn up
in few days and Chief Burke says
that he intends doing all in his pow
er to exterminate these kind Of
places.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-12
speelaI % Me. ErENINa NEWs:

Special 10 the EVENING NEWS:
NEWARK. Mar. 2:-Vice-Chan-
celor Stevens, at the hearing which
ended about ] O'Clock this afternoon,
refused to grant the application of
the Building Trades Association, OF
Perth Amboy, for an injunction to re-
strain the Building Trades Council,
of Perth Amboy, and the unions
Herewith connected. from interfer-
ing with the Building Trades Asso-
citation. The vice-chancellor signed
an order TO vacate the rule to show
cause why an injunction should not
be granted
The Building Trades Council,
through Lawyer Alexander Maxwell,
of Newark, presented about twenty
five affidavits from contractors, me-
chanics, business men and storekeep-
ers in Perth Amboy, Metuchen, Tot
tenville, Elizabeth and Newark refut-
ing the allegations of the bosses as