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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09
MOTIIER SUICIDES.
Became DcSpondcnt over the Death
of Her Son.

Mrs Mary sykes. Il well-known and
prominent lady Of Greensboro, ~ c.,
committed suicide Thursday by fir
ing two pistol bullets into her body.
About IA ycar ago Mrs Sykes young
est son died, aftcr Il long Illness, and
over since She has been very dcSpon-
InnI
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09
FOUND CHOKED.
The Bodies Of Two More Women Ar,
Wound.

New York has an epidemic Of mur-
ders. Two young women we're found
choked to death Monday and We'd
nesday. The bodies are at the NOR
que unclaimed One has been iden-
tilted as that OF Sophie I<ohrer OF
Buffalo. The identity of the other
Is unknown.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09

An Eight Year Oid Child Assaulted
and Slain--policc Believe IL Maniac
Is Roaming the City, Possessed of
An Impulse to Kill Women and
Childrcn-Sevcral Women Have
Been Killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
PASSENGER LOST
$40 IN POCKETBOCK

f. l.. Rowland late OF Port Gibson.
Miss, but who recently purchased
an interest in the Hughes place on the
new macadam road in this county,
Saturday reported to the police that
he had been touched" for a purse
containing $o4o in cash while on an
Iron Mountain passenger train conf
ing to this city from Port Gibson
Friday night. He says he first missed
his money at Monroe, La, and gave
the police description OF a young
man who is suspected Of having had
something to do with the theft. Row
land was en- route from Port Gibson
to Pine Bluff when he lost his pock-
etbook He believes that he was re-
lieved OF the purse when he was IN q
crowd leaving a train at Monroe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
HART FINED FOR
CONTEMPT OF COURT
White Man Arrested OH Peace Dis.
turbance Charge. Tried to Take
Charge OF City Police Court.
But Judge Stewart Re-
sisted Him.

When J. b. Hart, a we'll known
white man of this city, persisted II
talking in the city police court Sat
urday after he had been ordered by
Police Judge Sonny Stewart to rt-
main quiet, he was fined $40 for coz
tempt of count. He paid the fine.
Hart had been arrested on a charge
of disturbing the peace. He had oaaA
arrested at the instance OF Ross Bum
pass, who was recently married. Mir
Bumpass said Hart went to his home
on Pennsylvania street, and by his
frightful antics badly frightened his
wife. When Mr.. Bunpass was telling
his story on the witness stand, Hart
repeatedly interrupted him. He Was
ordered time and again to !'.aa:n
quiet, but when he refused 70 10 20,
he was fined The charge OF dis
turbing the peace was dismissed
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
OA9TozIA..
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; e.: :; q; =: Z; Z; :; K: ''''
NEW YEARS GIFT
FOR DAVIS?

Washington, Dec. 30.-Despite the
denials of the parties interested,
Washington society is confidently
awaiting the announcement of the
marriage of ex-senator Henry CASA
way Davis and Miss Maud Ashford.
which is expected to take place with
in the next few days, probably on
New Years day. The relations be-
tween the S4-year-old West Virginia
millionaire and his daughters have
been badly strained on account Of the
proposed marriage, but it Is said re-
Cancellation has been effected. Mrs.
Lee, one of the daughters of the aged
statesman, has been close friend
Of the bride-to-be since girlhood.
Miss Ashford was her social secretary
throughout last season and it was
then, it is alleged, that the love af-
fair between the pretty young wo-
man and the millionaire developed.
Miss Ashford is the daughter of the
late Mahlon Ashford, a Washington
attorney and until recently identified
with the smart resident set of the
capitol. Financial reverses in the
last few years have forced her to be-
come a bread winner for herself and
her widowed motheZ. Her FIRST en-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30

A Narth Atlantic curiosity.

49,. the midst Of the north Atlantic
ehere is an enormous field Of floating
seawecd which kept is PLACE presum'
ably for centuries, said al old sea
captain. 1T occupies an immense
eddy about the iift;si:s:h degree OF
west longitude and between the TWEEN
ty-second AID twenty-cig.lth degrees or
north latitlu,e. There is Il great differ
ence of opinion regarding the origin OF
this floating mass. Some believe 1t to
be detached from rocks ut Il considera'
BILE depth in The latitude where II
floats. Others suppose it to come from
the shores OF the northern seas. having
been detached from the rocks by the
violence of the winds. Some again I'M
aglne that it comes from the rocky
shores Of Florida and Mexico. while
many others agree with INC in heliev-
ing that it has never had any other
than it's present place OF abode. No
one has eve. seen it attached 10 rocks.
cor have roots ever been discovered
belonging to IT,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
Whit n Msn's Beard 1olIo.

You can tell some Of mans habits
and read some IT his traits aof charac-
ter from his beard" said the old bar
ber. 1T man spends his days at
deck beside 4 window his hair and
beard will grow faster OH the side to-
ward the window. Plants and boards
both flourish under the influence OF
sunlight. Why. one Of my customers
found the effects OF the side light "a
pronounced that he changed his once
desk to face the window Another in
teFestnY fact Is that, when a man Ia
up late or works long hours, he needs
. shave oftener than il he took the
usual amount Of sleep. That's because
In being awake he keeps the Vita proc
esses Of his body in greater activity
than when asleep. The growth OF the
hair depends largely on the circula ton
Of the blood. and the heart slows down
when we sleep Kansas City Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
TORI
R..,.+h. 1.-The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at LHzzzzu
RELEASED AND
ORDERED FROM CITY

James Oliver, Lawrence Obermiller
and Everette Vandermark the three
young white men who were arrested
last Monday night by Deputy Const'-
BILE Ed Francis on suspicion Of hav-
ing held up and robbed Mrs. Anna
Henry at West Second avenue and
Olive street that night, were yestnr-
day given a preliminary hearing by
Justice J. a. Frazier. They were dis
charged and ordered to leave town i'm
medately The young white men
We're loating about the city when
Deputy Francis took them in. They
could give no explanation Of theiY
idleness and We're jailed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
ATTENTION,
CITY OFFICIALS

Pine Fluff, Ark, Dec. %, 1907.
Editor OF the Graphic:
| will appreciate it if YOU will
cab the attention of DER Mayor,
Board of Aldermen. Maj. Parlles,
or whoever should attend to the
matter, to the awful mud hole in
Maple street, between Eighth and
Ninth avenues The stenc., rom
that hole certainly will cause lots
of sickness in the neighborhood,
and surely our City Daddies
should see to It that such is not al
lowed in the great city Of Pine
Bluff. An Old Citizen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30

terprise was a fashionable millinery
shop, which she established with two
other young women Of good family,
but small means. The venture was a
failure.
One member of the Davis family
said to be in entire sympathy with
the romance of the aged statesman
date, is Mrs. John T. Davis, the
young daughter-in-law Of the million
aire, who now presides over the
Washington home of Senator Davis
in | street Since the death of his wife
five years ago Senator Davis has di-
vided his time between this, his form
er home, and the residence Of his SON
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee on Massachusetts avenue. He al
ways spends the summer months on
his West Virginia estate, where Miss
Ashford was guest for five weeks
last season.
That the aged millionaire was fond
of the society Of brilliant women was
shown last season by the attention he
paid to many prominent women,
among the number being Mrs. Daniel
Manning Of Troy, n. Y, and Mrs. P.
H. Hastings, widow Of Ex-Governor
Hastings of Pennsylvania. His name
has never before been coupled with a
woman so much his junior as Miss
Ashford, who is less than half his
age.
1t is stated that by an arrangement
mutually agreed upon the fortune
OF Senator Davis, estimated at from
twenty-five to thirty millions, will be
divided in manner agreeable to his
children and grandchildren and the
bride -tO-be.
The children of Senator Davis are
Mrs. Elkins, Mrs. Lee and John T.
Davis. Mrs. Elkins has four sons and
one daughter. Mrs. Lee has four chill
dren, the eldest years Of age, while
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Davis have only
one child, little girl. Another
prospective heiress to the West Vir
giniah's millions is Miss Katherine
Davis Brown, only daughter Of the
late Commander r. M. G. Brown, U.
S. N, whose deceased wife was a
daughter Of the ex-senator.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
Stockholders Meeting.

holders of the Simmons National
Bank of Pine Bluff for the cleo
ton of directors serve for the
ensuing year and for such otner
business as may come before them.
will be held in the rooms of said
bank on Tuesday, January 18th.
1908, at II o'clock a. M
10 NICHOL, Cashier
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the J. B. Speers Company
will be held at their office in the city
OF Pine Bluff, Ark, Monday, Janu-
airy 6, for the purpose of electing d.
rectors to serve for the ensuing year
and to transact any other business
that may come before said meeting.
w. w. BYRD,
Secretary.
Pine bluff, Ark, Dec. II, 1907
diff
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Pine Bluff Brick Co
will be held at their Office in the city
Of Pine Bluff, Ark, Tuesday, Janu-
airy II for the purpose of electine
directors to serve for the ensuing
year and to transact any other bust
ness that may come before said meet
ing. G. BREWSTER,
Secretary.
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 10, 1907.
DIFF
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
NEW FROHMAN PLAY

New York. Dec. 30.-Charles
Frohman will produce Paul Ruben's
musical play, Miss Hook of Hol-
land" in the Criterion theater to-
night. Other new Frohman plays
to be produced soon are William
Gillette's new farce, "The Little At
fair at the Boyd's," in Philadelphia
a week from tonight, and Miss
Maude Adams in the first American
performance of THE testers" at the
Empire on January IS. Mr.. Froh-
man will sail for Europe the latter
part Of the week, leaving his the
atrical enterprises in the hands Of
All Hayman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
TAFT TO SPEAK
IN BOSTON

Boston. Dec. 3o.-Secretary Of War
Taft will be the principal speaker at
the annual banquet OF the Boston
Merchants association on Monday
night, and is expected 10 make some
important references to his presiden-
tial candidacy. AT Mr.. Tafts request
the Hon. Swagar Sherley of Louis
Vile will also speak.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30

E. Bassey of Nebraska, Frank
Bots OF Columbia, j. r. Crowen of
New York, Ludwig Hecktoen Of
Chicago ard Elmer Brown of the
bureau of education. Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Grace have
returned to their home at Darda-
nellie. after a pleasant visit to Judge
A. B. Grace and family.
SOCIETY
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30
NOTICE

The stockholders Of the ). A.
Holmes Company will hold their an
nual meeting at the Office of the COM
pany in Pine Bluff Tuesday, January
IA, for the purpose Of electing d.
rectors for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of such other bust
ness as may properly come before
them. Signed
]. A. HOLMES,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30

Mr.. Morris Hastings has returned
from Lteie Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1907-12-30

Leonard Ledbetter. Of Greenwood,
Miss. is in the city visiting rela-
lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
HITS L. & n. IN MESSAGE
TO THE LEGISLATURE
Governor Conner of Alabama Declares
Company Has Defied
the State.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. S.-Governor
B. B. Conner in his message to the spe-
cial session of the legislature yester
day insisted that the control and reg
ulation of the railroads by the state is
a question more important than the
making of rates or any other living
thing. since it involves the question
of right of the state to control its in-
ternal affairs.
The message goes on to say that
President Smith of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, who has held out
against the Alabama laws while others
have obeyed them, has defied the state
and it's people by conducting lobby
at the capitol, has openly admitted
that his company has influenced legis
lation in the past. has raised rates
overnight in defiance of the state laws
land has generally refused to recos
nize the right of the state to MAKE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
AMERICAN ROADS
KILL 5000 IN YEAR
Number of Passengers Losing Lives
on American Roads Increase II
Per Cent Since 1905.

Washington, Nov. S.-The interstate
commerce commission bulletin on ac,
cidents on railroads of the United
States during the year ended June 80
last shows the total casualties to have
been S1,2S6, or 5000 persons killed
and 1926 injured. This shows all
increase of 1882 casualties, or 755
in the killed and 9,577 in the injured,
as compared with the previous year.
The bulletin says:
THE number of passengers killel /
and injured in collisions and derail-
ments has increased to an alarming
figure In this item the large total
reported in 1905 is now exceeded by
II per cent The comparative sma.,-
ness of the increase in casualties due
to coupling and uncoupling cars. and
in accidents to men on the tops Of
freight cars, is undoubtedly due il
large measures to improvement in the
maintenance and care of automatic
cOuplers.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
ARGUMENT IN FINANCIAL FURRY
FOR POSTAL SAVINGS BANK; MEYER

Chicago, Nov. S.-Postmaster Gener-
al Meyer was the guest of honor last
night at a banquet of the Industrial
club of Chicago. His address was up
on matters connected with the admin
istration of his department.
Meyer gave his views regarding pos
tai improvements, including the estab-
lishment of postal savings banks and
extension of the parcels post system
which he will recommend to congress
in his annual report. He said the post
Office department during the past fiscal
year sent to Europe money of immi-
grants to the extent of S71 100000. He
estimated the amount of money in the
United States at $3123, ,056,673, of
which $1,01O,70G 900 is in banks, $685.
S55,053 in the treasury and the balance
or s1,7SS, ,551 ,620 in the hands of indi-
viduals and other sources.
Want Absolute Security.
For a striking illustration of the
the present time," said Meyer. MANY
small accounts have been withdrawn
from national banks, trust companies
and savings banks by timid depositors
and the money has gone into strong
boxes or in hiding. On these occasions
what people want is absolute security
After they withdraw their money they
risk dead loss from thief or by fire
but they do not lose confidence in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
RIVER FLOATER IS
BODY OF JOHN KUEHl
Remains Discovered at lnWood lden-
titled as That of Young Man
Missing Two Months.

The body of the fioater found yester-
day afternoon by a farmer named
Mates near Linwood below Davenport
was identified by relatives as that of
John H. Kuehl son of Chris Kuehl, the
well known East Davenport grocer.
Kuehl disappeared about two months
ago it is supposed while mentally un-
balanced. The father offered a re-
ward of S10O for any information re-
garding him, but none was received
till the body was found. The young
man was 81 years of age, and leaves
besides his parents, three brothers and
one sister living in Davenport. There
seems 10 be no doubt that he commit.
ted suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08

Reading, and Pennsylvania were con-
spicuous for activity, and gained from
3 to 35s points.
Near Half Hundred Million.
New York, Nov S.-Engagements of
gold now total S4S,250,000.
Germany Takes Lead.
Berlin, Nov S-The rate of dis
count of the Imperial Bank of Ger
many was raised today from 61s to 719
per cent.
England Importing Gold.
London. Nov. S.-The Bank of Eng
land today received 100000 pounds
sterling in American eagles from Paris
$4,000 pounds in bullion from else
where on the continent, and sold 201,
900 pounds in bar gold for shipmen,
to the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08

security of the government or it's
pledges. Therefore, the small accounts
referred to would flow into postal saw
ings banks and be led back into the
channels of trade by being deposited
in national banks in those communi-
ties, to the great advantage of labor
and industry.
Interest Would he Low.
When the crisis had passed and
confidence restored the money would
return to the savings banks, because
in the postal savings banks it would
receive only about half the interest
paid by the savings bank If money is
withdrawn from national banks or
trust companies it loses the benefit of
being drawn by check, nor if deposit.
ed in the postal savings bank c;.n the
depositor receive accommodation in
the way of loans or acceptance of
business paper.
I'm other words, the postoffice de.
partment is not going into the banking
business. But it wishes to offer less
encoura cement to the thief by Offering
an accessible and safe form of deposit
| for naturalized and native born citi
zens, as well as TO our people living
in out of the way places"
Meyer in conclusion said he believed
the proposition for both parcels posi-
and postal savings banks will be rec
ognized by congress at the coming ses
sion..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
MUSTSHOW WATER
NavigabiIity of Despiaines and
illinois Rivers Not Deter
mined by Legislature,
SAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Stead Also Finds States Contract
With Economy Light and Pow
er Company Legal.

Springfield, H., Nov. S.-To take the
first preliminary steps in the deep
waterway program it will be necessary
for the state, in the opinion of Atto"-
ney General Stead, to have determined
whether or not the Desplaines and
Illinois rivers are in fact navigablG
streams. Unless they are in fact navi-
gable acts of the legislature cannot
make them so.
What Mr.. Stead has to say on the
subject is an exhaustive opinion sent
to Governor Deneen has been epitom-
, lied as meaning that oratory ami
votes can't make a stream navigable.
1t needs water This being his opin-
ion, it is PROBABLE that the Allen
Lantz navigability bill will not be
pressed so hard for passage by the
| senate with an emergency clause.
May Remove Dams.
| Mr.. Stead holds that if the streams
| are navigable in fact it is possible
not only for the state to remove all
, dams and obstructions but to have the
men who placed them there fined or
i imprisoned. If they are not naviga-
/ BILE in fact the state is powerless to
prevent further encroachment AMI
may proceed only by condemnation
and paying damages for all property
rights taken. 1t is probable that i'm
mediate steps will be taken to have
the question of fact settled in court.
The attorney general says further
| hn ,in 1xrh;
imissioners have given to the Economy
Light and Power company were en-
tirely within the power of the com
mission to grant. that they have been
granted in legal form, and that the
agreement is binding on the state.
At Work Several Weeks.
The opinion is in the form of a care
fully drawn document on which Mr..
Stead and his assistants have bee1
working for several weeks The at
torney general has consulted will
many lawyers and quotes numerou'
authorities as a basis for his opinion
In addition to sending the opinion tC
the governor and to the printer, Mr.
Stead prepared summary of it. set
tlnS 1Ortn Inc main issues as IOllOWS
The opinion holds that a floating
stream, that is a stream capable 81
floating logs, is not navigable in thi;
Estate. and that under the decisions OF
lour supreme court a stream to be nav
ligable must be of sufficient depth K
afford a channel for useful commerce
and of practical utility to the publ
las such and must be capable of com
mon or public use for the carriage o
boats and lighters and of bearing III
and floating vessels for the transpo"
tation of property conducted by th'
agency of man.
For Courts to Say.
Whether or not the Desplaines rive
is nayigable within this rule is ques
tion of fact which must be determinet
in a judicial proceeding, and the al
torney general has no authority to d.
termine this question and any opinio!
! he might render thereon would b.
binding on no one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
DAVID JAYNE HILL
TO SUCCEED TOWER
American Minister to the Netherlands
Will Become Ambassador at
Berlin.

Washington, Nov. S.-Secretary
Root announced today David Jayne
Hill, American minister to the Neither
lands, will be named as ambassador
to Berlin to succeed Tower, who is
about to retire on account of IL
health. Hill has had great experience
in the diplomatic service.
Root announced Minister Arthur M
Beaupre will be transferred from Ar
gentine republic to the Netherlands to
succeed Hill, and Spencer S. Eddy
now secretary of the embassy at Ber
lin, will go as minister to Argentina.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
Taft's Visit to German
Emperor Arousing
Comment.
OTHERS FEAR SLIGHT
Interview With Kaiser to be
at Osborne House, Isle
of Wight.

Berlin, Nov. S.-Emperor William
will see Secretary Taft at Osborn :
house, Isle of Wight, during the for
mer's visit to England. A message
conveying this was sent through the
German embassy at Washington. 1t
is regarded as likely Taft also will
seek an audience with King Edward,
as for an American secretary to visit
the German emperor on British soil
without paying an equivalent respect
to the king might be regarded as dis
courteous.
Beginning to Inquire.
So much has been said about Tact
planning to see the emperor some
other governments have seemingly be-
come curious in regard to whether
anything is intended by the step taken
by the American government. Am
bassadors Bryce and Jusserand it is
asserted, already have made inquiries
on the subject At the state depa, I
ment at Washington it is further as
serted there is a feeling at the foreign
OIlCG anu l4tJuuOil anu 1dIlS that L dlJ
would be sighting King Edward AMI
President Falieres if he did not ask
to see them or if he stopped only at
st. Petersburg and Berlin while OH
his way back to the United States.
Farewell Reception Held.
Manila, Nov. S.-A brilliant farewell
reception was given Secretary Taft to,
night at the residence of Governor
General Smith. 1t was characterized
by extreme democracy, representatives
of nearly every class of residents of
Manila being present. The secretary
and his wife were greeted practically
by everyone in attendance.
VIII Go on Around World.
Washington, Nov. S.-Cable advices
received at the war department today
confirm the Associated Press dispatch
from Manila of Secretary Taft's IN
tention to return to the United States
by way of Asia and Europe. The sec
retary will leave Manila tomorrow
morning on the flagship Rainbow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-08
TEN DIE when CAR
OF POWDER EXPLODES
Employees of Montezuma Copper Com.
pany Victims Of Accident In Ari-
zona-Cause Not Known.

Douglas, Ariz., Nov. S.--A powder
explosion occurred near Necozari.
Ariz., late yesterday afternoon. Ten
men. most of them Mexicans, were
killed. The explosion occurred on the
narrow gauge railroad that goes from
Necozari to the mines near Bisbee.
The cause is not known The powder
was in two cars. Those killed were
employees of the Montezuma Copper
company, Phelps Dodge concern.