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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Bill In Aid of Drainage.

Washington, December 9.-The Senate adopted a resolution offered by Senator Latinler, directing the Secretary of Agri- culture to submit to the Senate a report on drainage, to include the location and area of lands In the United States that are swamps and overfiowed and susceptible of drainage and being made fit for agri- culture, the effect of such draianage on the public health and upon agriculture, the area of land that has been drained under the laws of the different states. to- gether with the benefits that have result ed summary of legislation of different states on drainage, and a review of drain age laws and policies of the leading agri- cultural countries of Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Schooner Abandoned.

New York, December 9-The four masted schooner Thomas A. Ward of Manasquan, N. J., which was bound from Jacksonville Fla, whence she sailed De- cember 2, to New York, with cargo of railroad ties, was abandoned in a water logged condition end set fire at sea last Saturday about 1S0 miles south of Cape Hatteras, N. C. Her crew of ten men was taken off by the schooner Judge Pennewill. which is on it's way to New York from Charleston. The Thomas A. Ward was a vessel of 739 tons. She was built at Camden. N. J., in 1891 and was owned by Benjamin Lyman of Manas- Quan N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
TROOPS PAY HOMAGE
 TO KING GUSTAV
NEW SWEDISH RULER MAKES AN ADDRESS TO THE SOLDIERS. FUNERAL OF THE DEAD KING IS SET FOR DECEMBER 19.

Stockholm, December 9.-Attended by the Princes and his suite, King Gustav V a. noon today received tonnage of the troops, who were drawn up in semi circle around the palace. It was a splen- did and solemn spectacle. The King ad- dressed the troops briefly, saying that it was his firm conviction that they would always be ready to follow him when the welfare of the country required them to do so
 The funeral of the late King is ex- pected to be held December 19. Only the reigning sovereign of Sweden among tie crowned heads, is likely to attend, the King of Denmark and others sending rep resentatives. The Dowager Queen So- phia has decided to live in retiremer. at Castle Uriksdale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
BRYAN TO BE NOMINATED.
Norman E. Mack Says Chicago Will
 Not Get Convention.

New York, December 9.--Norman E. Mack, member of the national demo- cratic committee, said here today while en route to Washington to attend the meeting of the committee on Thursday, that the national convention would be held either in St. Paul or Louisville. He said that Denver was not cen tral enough, and Chicago had made no bid for 1t. He declared that William J. Bryan should be nominated for President and said that he had heard many prominent democrats express a preference for former Governor Will liam F. Douglass of Massachusetts for the second place on the ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
TAFT, RECEIVES NEWS.
Secretary Is Greatly Affected By His
 Mothers Death.

On Board the Steamer President Grant. in the English Channel, December 10- By Wireless Telegraph to London Via Plymouth.-The message announcing the death of Secretary Tafts mother was received at go this morning. The Sec retary was aroused and the message com municated to him. He was greatly af- fected The Secretary had hoped to reach America before the worst occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Cotton Brokers On Trial.

Norfolk, December 9.-In the cases or Peter and M. Agelosto, cotton bIokers' charged with obtaining large sums or money on false cotton warehouse receipts or obtaining money under false pretenses
 a special grand jury convened in the cor poration court and heard number ot wit nesses. The jury adjourned over to
 Wednesday, 1t Is understood, in order to have certain books brought in for exam nation No decision was reached by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Assiunments on Committees.

Washington, December 9-The newly appointed Senate democratic steering committee had its first meeting today, and proceeded to the preparation of as- signments of democratic Senators to the minority vacancies on the Senate com mittees The committee will continue It's work tomorrow. The list when com pleted will be handed to the republican committee on committees, and the make up of all the committees will be an nounced ay the House committee later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Aid For Sufferers.

Washington, December 9.-The machin- CT. of the Red Cross society will be utilized in collecting contributions to aid the families of the victims of the mine horror at Monongah.
 Instructions were sent by telegraph to a number of state branches, asking that announcements be made through the local newspapers to that effect. They will also be received by the local organization.
 While the immediate needs of families of mine victims may not be pressihg' it ,s nointed out that considerable suf- ferinf- is likely to occur during the win ter months and for such contingency, assistance should be available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Woman Crushed To Death.

Knoxville, Tenn, December 9.-Mrs J. J. McMillan of near Straw Plains, met death in strange way yesterday even ing While in the smokehouse getting some articles for supper. the second floor gave way under a weight of corn stored in it and she was buried beneath the avalanche She was dead before she could be rescued. Her daughter and grand child had just walked out of the smoke house when the accident occurred. She was 90 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Bill AaaInst Stock Trading.

Washington December 9.-In the house today MT. Fulton (Oklahoma) introduced the following bills:
 Prohibiting the mailing of any state ment of margin or other stock wagering transaction, and making it a felony under the interstate commerce law to utilize the telegraph for that purpose; directing the Secretary of the Interior to at once place on the pension roll the names of all sur vivors of the civil war, whether regulars or volunteers, who served at least 60 days, and so increasing pensions that no such survivor shall receive less than $40 monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
pressmen Will Strike.

Atlanta, December 9.-The printing pressmen and assistants local union to- night voted 10 go on strike tomorrow in all shops not agreeing to an eight-hour day. It is understood that a number of the 27 shops in the city have refused to ac- cede to the demands of the men and in these strikes will be inaugurated tomcr-, row. The pressmen refuse to make al statement. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
New Line of Steamers.

Mexico City, December 9.-For the purpose of furnishing lumber to the United States and European markets.
 the latter by line of steamers which
 will be operated around Cape Horn, a large company, said to be backed by Joseph Choate. former United States amba ssador to England, has been formed with American capital and has already started operations in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
New Carriers For Birmingham.

Washington, December 9.-tSpecial)- Postmasters appointed: Blue Springs. Bar bour county. Porter F. Whltgahm; Hope we'll cleburne county. W. F. Groover. The postmaster at Birmingham has been allowed six additional letter carriers, to begin service December 1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Dividend Is Deferred.

New York. December 9.-The directors of the Alabama Consolidated Coal ard Iron company. today deferred the declara1 ton of a. prterly dividend on the pre- ferredh :. =. which has been paying IA per cO F. u. ely. ~l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Fund For Policeman's Widow.

Atlanta, December 9.-(Special)-At the next meeting of the city council Council man Martin will introduce a resolution asking for a gift of from $20O to- $500 for the widow of Oincer Manier shot to death by q negro desperate last Friday. The total fund is now over s12000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-10
Bad News at Funeral.

Atlanta, December 9.-(Special.) )-While standing at the grave of his kinsr2an. Engineer Mooney, who was recently drowned while in company with three comrades, w. c. Mooney and his wife today received telegram telling of the serious injury of their son, Jeff C., in runaway accident. It is declared the injured man cannot live.
 
 render The sick and wounded num- bered about 15,00O
 There is evidence to prove that in the matter of provisions. Port Arthur could easily have held out another month and the reserves of ammunition, both artil- 1ery and rife. would have sufficed for even longer than this. The garrison had 300 effective guns when the fortress was surrendered.
 The standpoint taken by Generals Stoes- sell Reiss and Fock is that the fate of Port Arthur was seal\l with the capture of the Eagles NNst and two other posi- tions by the Japanese and those that re- mained to the Russians were exposed 70 the Japanese and that the so-called sec ond and third lines of defense were ab- golutely valueless. ~.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13
BURTON CAPTURED
 THE SECOND RAGE
{ Champion CoOksOn Declares That He Will Win the Last of the Series Tonight at the Main and
 Retain Championship.

Willie Burton of Hot Springs, champion roller skate racer of Ar kansas, broke even with Albert Cookson, the champion of the world, last night at the Main rink by winning the second of the series of three races in which they are contesting for worlds championship honor. Cookson declares that he will defend his title tonight by cap turing the third event.
 At the beginning Coollson took the lead, but Burton soon narrowed down the distance between himself and the champion After several minute of determined speed work Burton went into first place. He stayed there several laps, but was sent back again when Cookson pre- ceded him two feet. The champion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

drunkard. even of the genius, the one man who has anything that IS a staeger of an excuse for over-in- diligence in the flowing bowl. The world is getting more impatient in this behalf daily. The evil is grow ing less and less. and time will come. sooner than is expected. when to work man must not impair his mental and physical energies nor bankrupt his moral character by drink
 The demand for sober men is be- coming more and more imperative. ' ts matter Of business and con-
 mon sense. The man with clouded mind and trembling nerve is not wanted in any position of trust or responsibility. AS the Post says: A drunken officer on the field of battle is not more out of place than a drunken engineer on a railroad locomotive. A drunken cashier of a bank is as much ont of place as a drunken doctor in sickroom. A drunken lawyer in a courtroom is not more out of place than a drunken statesman in the legisla- tive hall Public opinion will settle the liquor question if left to deal with it in a practical way"
 It is the only way in which it can be settled permanently or satisfac- torilv. Law, sustained by public opinion, can promote temperance, but practical demands compel tern perance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

same as registered at the same hour the day before. At s o'clock the mercury had risen } degrees and at 9 o'clock it had scared 10 50 de- grees. The temperature kept ris- ing hour by hour throughout the day until 76 degrees were reached, which was the maximum for the 12-hour period
 Fine weather prevailed over the Southern states yesterday, the tenn peratures at o'clock in the morn ing ranging from 32 in Tennessee to 70 in Mississippi, accompanied by small pressure gradients. In the gulf coast states there was not. even a trace of rain and the highest ve- locity of wind was recorded at Fort Worth, Texas, where it had an hour ly velocity of ten miles. Tn Little Rock and presumably throughout Arkansas the wind was scarcely more than noticeable breeze, the velocity per hour at Little Rock and Fort Smith being four miles.
 The weather map yesterday did not have anything on it to indicate a change in the fine weather for Little Rock or Arkansas. Section Director Alciatore predicted fair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13
Advertising Rates Made Known on
 Application.
THE COMPELLING FORCE.

The amount of spirituous, malt and vinous liquors consumed in this country in 1904 was 544, ,000,- 900 gallons more than the amount consigned in 1892. The amount consumed in 1904 was over % ,00o, 000 more than in 1903 In 1902 the population was about 64,00o,- 000 The increase in liquor con sumption seems to have been pro portionately larger than the in crease in population.
 The Nashville American wants to know by whom is this liquor chief ly consumed The temperance sen timent is stronger and more uniyer- sal than II eyer was before. There are large areas in the South in which no liquor is legally sold in states like Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky and Texas liquor selling Is confined 10 the cities and a few counties There is less Of iatem- perance in the business and lFo- ter class of laborers than eyer be- fore. The great employing con- eerns are moved not by sentipent but by practical common sense among those who serve them.
 The Lehigh Valley railroad has recently served notice on Its e-1- ployes that they must totally ab- stain from alcoholic drinks or he dismissed from the service of ihe company. Other lines are expected to take similar action. Already the railroads require soberness among their employees Noting the I.e- high Valleys action, the Washing ton Post says: "It is only cumu- lative evidence that there are enough sober men in the world to do the worlds work There is mighty change In society since Squire Western was a fOX-hunter The younger Pitt, while prime min ister, made those splendid orations when more than half seas over, but he was a genius, and vet the Eng land of today would not tolerate 'fOur-bottle man. even though he were all either Pitt was It is the greatest of evils, this dram drink ing It curbs the will, it stains the character, it is the advance agent of poverty it impairs the intellect. It alienates friends, it humiliates kim dred it eradicates pride First it exhlarates, then exalts, then ban ishes responsibility; but the pendu- lnm swings just as far the other way The debauch Is a remorseless creditor and exacts with piti1ess ex- tortion the utmost farthing. There is no escape from the debt, and it can only be discharged in cash and by prompt payment. the only legal tender-regret, remorse and shame. That is the experience of every
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13
BALMY BREEZES
 COVER ARKANSAS
Thermometer Starts at 10 Degrees but in the Face of CloudleSs Sky
 Reaches Maximum Of 16

Summer temperature, slight breeze and clondless sky character ized the wee her yesterday in Little Rock, says the Gazette. The tenn perature had been rising steadily since Sunday and further rise was predicted for yesterday. The tenn peratnre rose as predicted, but in- stead of being slight increase it took on the proportions Of a hot wave
 At [ o'clock yesterday morning the thermometer registered 40 de- grees above zero, which was the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13
HOMEMADE REMEDY
 FOR

To relieve the worst forms of Rheumatism, take a tea spoonful of the following mix g ture after each meal and at bedtime:
 Fluid Extract Dandeliion, one-half ounce; Compound karson, one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three B ounces. Shake well in a bot tie.
 These harmless ingredients can be obtained from any good pharmacy.
 This prescription, states a well-known authority, forces the clogged-up, inactive kid neys to filter and strain from the blood the poisonous waste matter and uric acid, which causes Rheumatism. Relief is felt from the first few doses. It is said that a person who would take this prescription regularly, a dose or two daily, or even a few times week, * would never have serious Kid P ney. or Urinary disorders or Rheumatism.
 Cut this out and preserve it. Good Rheumatism Drescrip < tions which really relieve are scarce, indeed, and when yoll * need it you want it badly. ;.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13
PRES. GALBRAITH
 TO REMAIN AT HEAD
His Appointment at Pittsburg, kan., Will Not Necessitate the Election of Another 10 Presidency of
 Cotton Belt Savings and
 Trust Company

Captain R. M Galbraith, presi- dent of the Cotton Belt Savings and Trust company, will remain at the head of that institution notWith- standing his recent appointment to the position of superintendent of machinery for the Kansas City Southern road at Pittsburg, Kan sas. This announcement was made this morning.
 While his new position will re- quire much of his time, Captain Galbraith will be in Pine Bluff of ten and can perform his duties as president of the bank in their en- tiretr.
 The announcement of the ap- pointment of Captain Galbraith at Pittsbure was made this morning in an official card sent out by ". Goughlin, general manager. It be- came effective February 10. Cap tain Galbraith succeeds NJ. Mert- sheimer. The position carries with it salary of s6,ooO annually. Cap tain Galbraith was general master mechanic for the entire Cotton Belt system for eight years and was one of the most valuable men ever in the employ of that road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

The last official act of Governor John s. Little before leaving the state Monday was the signing of a proclamation for a special elee- tion to be held March 16 in Draw and Desha counties for the purpose of eleating a successor to ex-Senator Howard Robb, who died at Arlan- sas City early Sunday morning. Abe Dridell, who was appointed to fill the vacancy, will serve until the successor to Senator Robb is elect ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

held the place only q brief time, Burton coming forward again and he held the initial position to the end of the race. Cookson trailed him vigorously at the last half lap. Burton winning by four feet. The last race of the series, the deciding one, will be run tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13
Main Rink-Cookson and Burton. Score 1 to 1. To- night decides Championship.

The man who was 'born tired' should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It makes work necessity to give vent to the energy and exuberance of spir- it's generated by functional activity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

Itch! Itch. Itch-Scrat6A! scratch Scratch. The more E9u scratch the worse the itch y Deans Ointment. It cures g.les, eczema, any skin itching. All zisz1ss- gists sell it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

weather for today and the predte- tion for Arkansas at large, com ing from New Orleans, was for .air weather
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-13

Miss Victoria Harrell is visiting friends in Memphis. She was offfss" of the honorees at the Chickasaw Club ball in that city Monday night. 1t being in the nature of 8 mask ball. Miss Harrell impersonated Fritzie Scheff. She was accompa- nied by T. Nash Buckingham, the Memphis society leader, who mask ed as a cowboy.
 4. w Mills has returned from 2 business trip to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16

president and his cabinet. Just be- fore he relinuished the portfolio of secretary of the navy, Mr. Bonaparte requested authority from congress to purchase ammunition and armor plate for the navy abroad whenever. in the judgment of the president. the prices of the articles produced in this country Were eXOrbitant No attention is likely to be paid to this suggestion by congress, because such articles are tnanatacture6l bF Amer ican concerns aImose exclusively for tine government and if their pug chases were diverted to foreign concerns it would mean the shutting down of important An1erieaa iu- dustries. ArlaoT plate. for ill., stance, is manufactured so,e Ir for the eoEerIment Thee :s no domestic market for it. The men employed tc make it gre s!.illed and high-priced mechanics. who would De throWl out of employ n3ent if the government should buy any quantity Of tie Elst= abroad. Tine wages paid these mechanics re- feet .t. Cost of living VI: has inereafcf '4oaterialls i. few years
 The army, the navy and marine corps are experieEcin.; difficulty in securing desirable rec'Ii;s. Young. vigorous men will rot enlist in the service. because they ca.1 nlake more money and have aY easier time Il industrial pursuits. secre- tary '.aft is now coaz.Gerir@ se. ously proposal that na urge cot- sress ,c ot'e:' bounty for re-e1 listmen in the regular ;r,::: ,,!eli who now a"e serving IT tha army see op aft 'es for ba ferire their condition in civil lSe and refuse to re-enlist at the expiration of their term.
 Every other departmen. of the government is being affected sim ilarly and the indications. accord- ing to the executive heads of all depratments, are that tIse situation will become more and more serious with time. Paradoxical as ir rnav
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16
By the Wave of Prosperity and High Wages and Prices Which Are Sweep ing the Country,
POORLY PAID PEOPLE
Government Cannot Get Efficient Help Under Present Salarie>-LoW Wage Scale Applies to Almost EE- cry Department.
4necial the Granhic.

to the Graphic
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 16.-High prices for labor and for commodities are beginning to be felt by the govern- ment ill a serious way. As already noted in these dispatches, the etfl- ciency of the government service is menaced by the loss of valuable en- ployes who are constantly being taken away from the government by private concerns which offer them far greater compensation than the government pays.
 Postmaster General Cortelyou points out that the efficiency Of the posta! service is being lowered by the res;g- nation of experienced clerks who leave it to accept positions which of- fer better financial inducements and promises of pecuniary betterment. The postmaster general is urging upon congress the necessity of rate of wage that will enable the postal ser vice to pay it's employees salaries that Will dppFOAluidlt, III measure, lHe pay similar work is rewarded in com- mercial and industrial pursuits. His plea is made particularly in behalf of clerks in postoffiees, whose pay, in many instances, is so low as to ren- Hder it practically impossible for them to maintain themselves and their fam flies.
 Every department Of the govern ment has felt the effects of high prices. The cost of everything the government uses has advanced mater tally in the past two or three years. So marked has been the increase ill some instances that they have rece;y- ed the earnest consideration Of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16

Aching in the small Of the back is a'. indication of Bright's disease The proper course ill such eases is to take a few doses of PricklyAsh Bitters. It bcYei regulator.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16

seei.i, the government. to the extent indicated at least. has been put in q hole" by the wave of prosperity and high wages and prices which are sweeping oyer the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16

There are alout l,0oo lepers ill Co., lombia, or one te every too0 inhahi- tants Cases are rarely found among the classes living With hf4ieaic care.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16
JAPANESE, CONSUL
 FOR NEW IORh

London. Jan, It.. Mr. IIioIle the new Japanese consul for New York, sailed for his post on the White Star steamer Arabic today
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16
ARkANAS RIVER
 PACKET co.

Ed NoWlAno. Pres. Gen. Mar. Telephone No. old, t6, new, 4Sa for all information
 c. E. Philpot, General Agent. Boat leaves Memphis every Tuen lay at 5 D. m.
 Boat leaveS Pine Blun every F.ida, tg II q. n.
 Ne make lowest rxLes % and Iron Fl points
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16
No odds and ends, but 1907 styles
S5c DRAWERS 59c.

Made of nice grade cambric, tucked and trimmed with lace or embroidery; garment worth double the sale price
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-16
$1.5O CHEMISE 95c.

Made of nice grade cambric, elabo- rately trimmed with lace or embroid- cry; your choice