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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
COL B. D. WILLIAMS
 PASSES AWAY
Pioneer Citizen of Little Rock, We'll Known in Pine Bluff, Died Fri-
 day Morninig at His Home
 in the Capital City.

Col. Beverly Dickerson Williams, one the states best known resi- dents, died at 5:12 o'clock Friday morning at his residence, No. 1919 West Fourth street, Little Rock in his S4th year.
 He had been in failing health for several months, and on Christmas Day of last year, returned from months stay at Orlando, Fla, where he had gone with hopes of regafning his health. The change, however, appeared rather to retard than to hasten his improvement, and he returned on cot, with the realization that he could not long survive the disabilities of old age and the encroachments of disease.
 Since that time he has been con- fined to his bed continuously. For the last week or ten days it could be seen that he was failing rapidly, and that his Geath was but a mat ter of a snort time. He retained consciousness until about 1 o'clock Friday morning, anu his last words were to call for his daughter, Mrs. Batterton. At his side when the end came were his wife, his daugh- ter, Mrs. George Batterton of Kan sas City, j. A. Gannaway, son-in- law of Mrs. Williams, and Doctor John Walters, a son of Mrs. Will Hams.
 Colonel Williams was we'll known in this city and county, where he ars nis wife own considerable pro- perty. When his stepson, Doctor John Waters, formerly lived in this , city. he and his wife were frequent ;; visitors to Pine Bluff.
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DUST NUISANCE
 |S IGNORED Engineer Parkes Admitted That It Was a Nuisance But He Has Taken No Ac- tlon In The Matter.
THE MAYORS ANSWER
Referred Graphic Man to City Engi. necr-COunciI Will Be Asked To Act-Dust Continues To Annoy Pe- destrians On Downtown Streets,

No action has been taken by City Engineer W. J. Parkes to abate the street sweeping dust nuisance. No promises have been made by that official to discontinue the street sweeping at early evening hours fn the downtown district
 To Graphic representative Fri day night Engineer Parkes admit ted that the dust throwing practice was nuisance, but he was not gen. erous enough to add that he would issue an order directing that the street sweeper be not operated be- for the midnight hour. He stated that the street sweeper did raise "whole lot of dust" but that it was hard matter for the man in charge of the sweeper to cover all his territory after f2 o'clock (mid- night.
 If City Engineer Parkes does not take some action to remedy the filthy practice and abate the night ly nuisance, Mayor Caldwell or the City CounG1 in body should do so. The dust nuisance should not be tolerated.
 Mayor Caldwell stated few days ago t:ttat. the matter is in the hands of City Engineer Parkes. The latter has been appealed to, but has thus far ignored the protest Mayor Caldwell will be apepaled to again and then if necessary the City Coun- Gil will be asked to please accom- modate suffering public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

la the residence of Nose Brown, West Second avenue and Olive street No other damage was done.
 At 7:10 D. m. the department was again called to No. I'll West Fourth avenue, the residence of Mrs. George Darby. There the fire boys extin- suished another burning hue, and the damage was slight.
 The third fire was at tWo-room cottage belonging to James Brown, a negro, living at NO 20O9 West Ninth avenue. The fire had burned some time before discovered and the building and contents were complete ly destroyed It was necessary te lay HOO feet of hose in order to get water for this fire.
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LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP
(By Staff Correspondent.)

in such counties as voted for li> cense. The vote in the committee was unanimous a ,ainst the bill. Senator Carlock is a member of the committee, but he was not present at the meeting.
 Increase oi Tax Levy.
 The house committee on levees voted to make favorable report on Representative Hazel's Dill, proyid- ing for an increase of the tax levy in the St. Francis leyee district from six to ten cents per acre. An to make the levy eight cents was re- jected. A large number of the mem- bers of the St. Francis levee board and residents of the district were present at the fearing, some speak ing for tf7e bill, and others against it. Among those present were w.. B. Miller, president; J. F. Bush, treasurer; H. F. Ro1eson, attorney, and Richard Barton, secretary of the St. Francis levee board.
 Investigating Commission.
 The state capitol committee has begun it's investigation of the new capitol and has announced that all of it's sessions, at which evidence is taken, will be held behind closed doors. At the first session, George w. Donaghey of Conway, who has repeatedly made charges against the present contractors and commits sioners, was summoned before the 1 committee and his testimony taken. The committee refused to give out any information in regard to the nature of MT. Donaghey's testimony and MT. Donaghey also refuses to make any statement. Chairman Kle Oldham of the joint committee an nounced that he would give out statements from time to time as tC the work of the committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
B. B. BURTON
 AT Y. M. c. A.

The last of the out-of-town talent will appear at the Young Mems Christian Association Monday night, February 25. B. B. Burton will lec- ture on that occasion. The follow ing is from the Star of Grant City, Missouri:
 "A large and enthusiastic audi ence listened to B. B. Buttons lec- ture, "In the Corridors of Antiq- uity," Monday night. Some of the best lecturers on the American plat form have spoken here, among them Dr. ,Willets, John Temple Graves and Robert J. Burdette, but none in this splendid galaxy is superior to MT. Burton. Many were heard to say that it was the best lecture ever delivered in Grant City. It is a high compliment to MT. Burton to have so thoroughly captivated his audience. As an orator, word painter and entertainer, he certain ly has few equals"
 Dr. J. l.. Caldwell. Dr. Junius Jordan and Reverend Sam Camp bell are on the lecture course, but could not fll their dates as an- nounced, but hev Have promised to give their lectures in the near fu- turc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
CYCLE
 RACE IN BOSTON

Boston, Mass, Feb. 23-The six day team cycle race which com menced in sfe Park Squarey rink on Monday will finish tonight. The riders, who are paired, have done six hour stunts each day = three in the afternoon and three in the evening. Ten teams are competing and all are expected to finish we'll. The track i sof four laps to the mile, banked, and with raised cor ners at each end. All the best known cyclists in the vicinity are competing as are also Root and Folger, Mcfarland and Bedells.
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FORMERLY LIVED
 IN PINE BLUFF
Edward c. Jones, Who Died in Little Rock Friday, at One Time Was
 Baggage Agent Here.

Edward c. Jones, who died at his home in Little Rock, Friday, was a former resident of Pine Bluff. He was baggage agent at the Cotton Belt depot for several years and was well known in this city. He was a mem- Der of the local Lafayette-Juliet lodge, Knights of Pythias. MT. Jones leaves wife and two children, one sister, Mrs. O. c. Powell of this city, and a brother in Louisiana. The fun eral was held yesterday morning from the family residence under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
THE COMMISSIONERS
For Improvement District Named Resolution Authorizing Them To Purchase or Build WaterwOrks and Light Plant Other Measures Drawn For Adoption.

AS a result of the enthusiastic mass heeting held at the circuit court room It the court house Friday night, at which municipal ownership and the present water service was discussed k length, several legislative meas Tres are being prepared that will, if lass "A result in the Inauguration in Arka, ,Sas of the municipal ownership dea. If the plans of the local citizens Ire carried out successfully, the present waterworks system will be )oomed.
 The meeting was attended by sever II hundred municipal ownership en- husiasts and others who are thorough r disgusted with the recent poor wa er service and have little faith in he many promises that are made by he Pine Bluff Light and Water om- Sany management President w. N. frulock, of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade, presided over the meeting and ]. B. Bloom acted as secretary. At
 he request of MT. Trulock tre objects
 i the meeting were outlined by MT. Bloom
 l Speeches were made by Judge M.
 |. Austin, D. J. Kerwin, Mayor J. L..
 aldwell. Creed Caldwell, J. E. Boyce, md Mayor-elect w. l.. Toney. All
 f the speakers favored the muni-
 ipal ownership idea and also ap-
 royed the plans outlined in the or
 finance adopted by the Pine Bluff
 ity council Tuesday night, creating
 he local improvement district for
 he purSpose of the city building, ope-
 ating and maintaining it's own water works plant. It was suggested by
 everal of them that light plant
 hould be controlled by the city as
 yell as the waterworks that. tre city
 e enabled to compete with the pres
 mt company in the event they re-
 nained in the local field.
 A resolution was adopted employing
 Attorneys Austin and Danaher to pre-
 are bill, to be presented to the Legislature, authorizing Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 22.-Ihe General Assembly celebrated the an- niversary of the birth of George Washington by resting from it's la bors today. The senate adjourned immediately after convening this morning until Monday morning, but the house did not feel able to take such a lengthy holiday. The lower body remained in session un- til noon and then adjourned until Saturday morning. The house did little business during the session, however, the greater part of the time being taken up by the reading of senate bills for the second time.
 Tucker Lake Levee.
 The house passed the bill by MT. Pinney creating the Tucker Lake levee district in Jefferson county and the senate bill by Senator Moore, establishing the Beaver Bayou drainige district in Phillips county. The only other bill passed was one by MT. McCracken, provid- ing for the re-examintion of ex- Confederate soldiers for the purpose of securing an increase in pen siOns
 Everything Prohibition. The senate committee on temper ance voted this morning to report unfavorably upon Senator Carlock's s bill, throwing the entire state into a prohibition district, and providing that the entire state should be gov erned by the toal vote cast for and against license in the general elec- tion. Under this bill, if the ma- Jority in the entire state should be against license, the entire state should -See dry, but the reverse would not be true if the majority in the state should be for license. In that case the vote in each county should control, license being granted only
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
SKATING AT THE
 MAIN RINK

Splendid crowds continue to at tend and enjoy the skating sessions at the Main rink. During the past week no special attractions were offered patrons, beyond the excel lent skating offered at the big place. Next Wednesday will be ladies day, and there will be no charge, for admission or skating, to ladies for morning, afternoon or evening sessions.
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"THE MAN ON THE BOX"

If Manager James Drake of the Elks theater would have tried he could not have had more pleasing and thoroughly delightful Wash ington Day. attraction to offer To- cal theater goers than "The Man on the Box which was presented as a matinee and night performance Friday. The afternoon and night audiences were large and that Max Figman, comparative stranger in these lands, captured local lovers of high class comedy is amply prov en by the hearty ap7ause that was given the star and his company and by the little curtain talk which he was forced to make at the evening performance.
 There are born actors who are polished, educated, natural and pleasing in their work. There are mechanical actors, manager-made actors and artificial actors who are passable and perfunctory in their performances. Max Figman belongs to the first classification. He was born with genius tor acting, he is we'll schoo1ed, f7e has versatility of high order and his work is fin ished and pleasing. It appeals in "The Man on the Box He is starring this season for the first time after ten or twelve years as leading man in the east, where he won laurels and was advanced to the first rank by careful managers and discriminating theater goers. | The vehicle in which he is riding nowadays is the work of Harold l McGrath, already famous as writ CT, and Grace Livingston Furniss, who dramatized it. They have giv- en the public one of the most 1 charming comedies on the boards. The play is full of ginger, witti- cisms and just enou"h love to do away with the sickening "honey, lovey, scenes" so foten presented in high class attractions of this char acter. Figman is a laugh producer. He brings forth laughter with ease and his cleverness in doing things and saying things as we'll are prob ably responsible for his success. His supporting company is an excellent one. Each and every one of them are fit for their respective parts Helen Holmes, the leaulng woman. is attractive, chic and graceful and ! her work as Elizabeth Annesley won for her admiration. Morgan Wallace, the man with the "nose for news," and tne fellow who is never too busy to get friend out of trouble or in trouble, as the case proved to be, gave stirring and spirited portrayal of the life of a son. ot the Fourth Estate. The scenic effects were gorgeous and es- pecially appropriate at the begin ming, the first act opening in po- lice headquarters. This setting was as true to life as the stage manager could make it. "The Man on the
 Box" for local tkeater goers every night in the week, if they had time 1 to see it so often. Tt is something out of the ordinary for Pine Bluff and that something" that would always be welcome for a return en- gagement.
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BOSTON TROLLEY LINE
 PROMOTER CHARGED

Boston, Mass, Feb. 23.-The nearing of the charges against Ar thur R. Appleyard,. trolley line promoter of this city, who secured 'ontrol of the German bank shortly before it failed, were resumed here today before John Cummeen, ref cree. A number of suits are listed against Appleyard as result of the failure of the bank.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
LABOR MASS
 MEETING SUNDAY,

Representatives from the various local labor unions will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock ot Red Mems hall for the purpose of organizing central body. The original an- nouncement was to the effect that the meeting was to be held at the Eagles hall, but the meeting place has been changed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

Since the recent fire the dor mitories at the Y. M. c. A. have been filled and a large number of the railroad men were turned away, but extra room has been provided. new beds installed and they are now in position to take care of all of the men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

-Yesterday afternoon c. Fl. Wat kins, who is charged with having raised check, was released from the Jefferson county jail. Several of his friends came to his aid, and signed his bond, which was $250.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

Chester E. Whyte, representing the Russell Grocery company, re- turned yesterday from trip in South Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24
THREE FIRE ALARMS
 FRIDAY NIGHT
At One of Them the Fire Boys Were Forced to Lay HOO Feet of Hose to Get Water on
 the Flames.

Three fires was the record of the 6:30 a burning flue was extinguished
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

F. l.. Daniels of Kingsland was a business visitor to the city yester- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-24

For wall paper and paint see Clauo Clegg and company, 417 Main street
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FOR sAIE-REAL ESTATE.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY

Has the largest list of vacant lots in the
city. Come in and tell us your wants.
We will supply them, Take look at the
following: yiae rs
Es4d ssG s.scin1eETf *
sl4S6 Harrison street. lots
'z-e4st front lots about 1927 Harrison.
1921 ~ Topeka ave, lots.
I: 1924 Topeka. ave-, lots.
1881 Van Buren,. ~ lots.
1924 Topeka ave-, 2 lots. Can make spec
ial price if sold soon.
beautiful lots at the N. w. corner of
10th and West. Old elm shade; all mod
ern conventences in. and fine neighbor-
hood VIII sell or all.
800 Lincoln street, IL lots. east front,
nice shade, low price for quick sale.
The. above is just a small portion of our
list. so If you do not see what you want,
tell us about It
THE STRAUSS AGENCY. 1c7 East 9TH
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At the Anir Dome

"Reddy The Mail Girl" was presented
to a very good sized audience at the
WallacE's Theater company. the com
psny giving excellent satisfaction as
usual. Tonight "Reddy The Mail Girl
will be repeated. Tomorrow night the
great military war drama entitled. The
Heart of Virginia" will be presented.
This is a companion play to David
Belaccos THE Heart of Maryland"
the bill that made Mrs. Leslie Carter
famous. 1.-The Heart of Virginia" is
the feature play of the week, and good
business is looked for.
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More Teachers Wanted.

Garden City-Less than half the
schools in Finney county has been sup
piled with teachers UP to the present
time according to the records in the Of
fee of the county superintendent, Mrs.
Frida D. Molz. There are about
twenty schools yet to be supplied with
teachers and about ten teachers in the
county who have not vet contracted for
positions for the coming term.
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LEGAL.
Published in The Topeka State Journal
Aug. IA, 1907
NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS
Topeka. Kan. Aug. IA. 1907.

IOpeKa, KAN, Aus. II 100''
TO JOHN SHAF'FER:
You are hereby notified to cut and de-
stroy all noxious weeds growing upon the
following described real estate and in the
streets and alleys in front of or abutting
thereon, to-wit.:
Lot Nos. 10 and 172 Topeka avenue,
in the city of Topeka Shawnee Co, Kan,
within five days. as provided by Ordi-
nance No. 2523, of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are Injurious to
public health; and if said weeds are not
cut and destroyed within five days from
this date. they will be cut by the street
commissioner of the. city of Topeka, and
the total cost thereof taxed and assessed
against said real estate.
By order of the Board of Health of the
city of Topeka.
ISeal1 c. B. BURGE, City Clerk.
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MONROE ST. FREE DIsPENSARY.
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practicing physicians and surgeons Ned
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TO D. DENNIS:
You are hereby notified to cut and de-
stroy all noxious weeds growing upon the
following described real estate and in the
streets and alleys in front of or AUDITING
thereon, to-wit.:
Lot Nos. 449 and s. II of All Quincy st.
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee. Co, Kan,
within five days, provided by Ordi-
nance No. 2523, of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are injurious to
public health; and if said weeds are not
cut and destroyed within five days from
this date. they will be cut by the street
commissioner of the city of Topeka, and
the total cost thereof taxed and assessed
against said real estate
BY order of the Board of Health of the
fseaLi 9. B. BURGE. City. Clerk.
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Topeka, Kan, Aug. IA

TO UNKNOWN:
|, You are hereby notified to cut and de-
strov all noxious weeds growing upon the
following described. real. estate and in the
streets and alleys in front or or abutting
Lot Nos. 49, 40, 142 and 144 West 18th St.
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee Co. Kan.
nance, No. 2523, of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are injurious to
uublfc health; and if said weeds are not
cut and destroyed within five days from
this date, they will be cut by the street
commissioner of the city of Topeka, and
the total cost thereof taxed and assessed
against said real estate.
BY order of the Board of Health Of the
'ffseaiL = C. b ,BURGE. City Clerk,
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TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN.

10 WHOM III MAY CONCERN.
~OO~~~~~~~~-~~-~ 1~~-~~@S(~~0~o~~@~-~
First published in the Topeka State
= Journal July 90 1901
NOTICE is hereby given that my petition
for a permit to sell Intoxicating liquors
according to law at No. 610 Kansas ave.,
in the Second ward of the city of To-
peka, Shawnee county, Kansas, is now on
file in the office OF the probate Judge OF
said county, and that the same will be
heard by laid probate Judge at mis- office
in the court house in the city of Topeka,
Shawnee county, Kansas; on the 23rd day
of August. 1907. at 10 O'clock a. m or as
soon thereafter said judge can hear
the same. GEO" A. CHAMPION
TO WHOM IT MAY CoNcERN-My ap-
plication for permit to sell intoicat-
ing liquors according to law, at 500 Kan
sas ave, in the Third ward of, the city of
Topeka, is now on file in the office of the
probate judge of Shawnee county. kan
sas. The hearing for the same is set for
Saturday, Sept. Z. 1907 at 10 O'clock a. M.
T. MORRIS, Jr.
TO WHOM IT MAY -CONCERN-Re n
known that my application is now. on
file in the office of the probate court OF
Shawnee county, Kansas, asking for q
permit to sell Intoxicating liquors a cord :
ing to law, at No. S31 North Kansas ave.
in the First ward of the city of Topeka
Shawnee county, state Of Kansas Hear
ing Is set for the Both day of August; 1907
at 9 a. m. A-aW. LACEY. !.
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NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS
Topeka. Kan, Aug. IA. 1901

TO FANNIE SHERMAN:
You are hereby notified to, cut-and. de-
stroy all noXious weeds growing upon the
following described real estate and in the
streets and alleys in front of or abutting
thereon, to-wit.;
Lot No 226 Twiss street,
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kan,
within five days, as. provided by Ordi-
nance No. 1928, of the city of Topeka,
Kansas, as said weeds are Injurious to
public health; and If said weeds are not
cut and destroyed within five days from
this date, they will be cut by the street
commissioners of the city of Topeka, and
the total cost thereof taxed and assessed
against said real estate.
By order of the Board of Health of the
city of Topeka -..t
[SealJ c. B. BURGE, City Clerk.
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STATIONS.

ARENA. e:11N. champion Kansas troster,
at Exhibition hall. fair grounds. Bell
phone 7e2. r. I. Lee.
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NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS
s Topeka. Kan. Aug. "A, 1907.

.1IUpeka' 13sIl'' 1Aus' II 7lI7V''
TO EAGER w. EARLE:
You are hereby notified to cut and de-
stroy al -noxious weeds growing upon the
following described real estate and IN the
streets and alleys in front of or abuttlng
Lot Nos. Isl, i69 and. III Twiss street,
in the city of Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kan,
within five days. as provided BY ro4 0Tal-
Kansas. as said weeds are injurious to
public health: aEl if said weeds are not
cut and destroyed within five days from from
this date they will be cut by the street
commissioner of the city of Topeka, ana
the total cost thereof taxed and assessed
against said real estate.
BY order Of the Board of Health of the
city of Topeka. =
ISeaLI C., b. BURGE. City Clerk
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