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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27

See the man? is he suffering from
brain storm? No my children. he
is the victim of a mild form of in
sanity known as baseballitis. The af-
Fiction appears in mild form about
the time the local team orders It's
suits in the spring, and the most vio-
lent stage is reached at the end of the
season when the pennant is in danger.
The man is known as "fan," an abb
breviation for fanatic, and can be
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27

The Pauoa League games yesterday
resulted as follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27

found on the bleachers any day in the
summer when a ball game is on tap.
Does he work at anything besides
baseball for a living? Yes, he makes
figures and handles other peoples
money in a cage, but when the middle
of the season approaches and his work
commences to interfere with baseball,
he will quit his job. Do not bother
him. He is trying to figure up the
average of a player whose name ne
has forgotten.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27

Struck out-By Espinda, 3; by Ho
Yup, 5.
Bases on balls-Espinda, 2; Ho
Yup, l.
Pat Gleason umpired tue TWO games
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27
The Fashions
Take Tumble

The Liquor League ball games at Ka-
piolani Park yesterday resulted in the
Favorites defeating the Fashions, Is to
/: and the Anchors getting away with
the Opera Annex, to s. Dorsey pitch
ed a fine game for the Favorites.
The standing of the teams follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27
TO BE
TRAINED AGAIN
ESPECIAL Correspondence.)

HILO, May 23-Weller, the famous
old lone-distance runner has been
brought down from the Parker Rancn
to be trained for the races. He will be
entered in the mile and a half event
The only horses at the track as yet are
those belonging to the Honolulu string.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27

COUNTRY CLUBS
MEDAL TOURNEY

A medal play handicap golf tourna>
ment will take place at the Country
Club on Thursday afternoon. There
will be two drawings; one at half past
one and the other at three o'clock, so
that all the members will have q
chance to draw.
The first prize is a handsome trophy
offered by E. O. Hall e. Son.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-05-27
La PaIOmas
Lose Game

The Pauoa League games yesterday
resulted as follows:
12s45 6789
La Palomas 49,. 0 0 0 / 4 0 0 o. 8
Leilehuas ...... 0 2 1 0 &--11
Lineup:
La Palomas-J. McShane, c; Lean
dro. D: A. Asau, ID: B. McShane, 2b;
r. Cabral, 3b; All Hook, IS; ]. Souza,
IF; w. Marshall, If; Chan Yen, CT.
Lei1ehuas-D. Joseph, c; c. Vferra,
p; A. Joseph, ID; Mana, 2b: J. Ornel-
las, 3b: G. Hao. IS: J. J. Vierra, #; J.
de Mello, If; w. Costa CT.
23456789
Asahis ...... 0 2 0 / 0 o.
Occidentals ...... 1 0 1 0 o.
Lineup:
.Asahis-Tetsugi, Kingo, Massa. Wa
tabo, Iamf, Steer, Lokuzo, Sahichi, Te-
buchi,
Occidenta1s-P. Hollerson, All Toon,
FL. Zerbe, M. Arvilla, A. Arvilla, E.
Heine, A. Nostor, Apau, S. Cheney.
Both games played under protest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
A KILLING
 AT TOMBERLIN

John Bevils, blacksmith of Tom berlin, near here, was shot and kill ed Friday by Oliver Leeth, a mer- chant of the same town. Leeth used shotgun, discharging both barrels and the charges taking effect in Bevils' head. Both men are we'll known in Tomberlin and each has many friends there. It is said the two men quarreled some days ago about some chickens, and accord ing to brother of Leeth, Oliver Leeth had heard Bevils had said he would kill him, and was going arm- ed. When Bevils was killed he was in the road in front of Leth's store, and according to Leeth had lead ed shotgun in his hands. Leeth was standing in the doorway of his store when he fired the two shots which killed Bevils.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
C0USART BAYOU
 DRAINAGE BILL Introduced in the House Yesterday by Representa-. tive w. B. Pinney of This County-House in Session
P. B. AND w. TRAINS
Bill Requiring Local Railroad to Operate More Than One Train to Benton Passes Lower Branch Saloon Licenses.
Special to the Graphic.

Special to the Graphic
 Little Rock, Ark, March 9.-The house was the only branch of the General Assembly in session today. and while that body continued hard at work until late this afternoon, lis- tie business of general interest was transacted. The entire morning ses- sion was devoted to the discussion of Representative DuLaney's bill, en- powering county judges to revoke the licenses of saloon keepers who have been convicted of violating the law. The afternoon session was devoted to the consideration of local bills, a large number of which were passed.
 Affects Saloon Licenses.
 The DuLaney bill brought on a hard fight, but on the final vote the bill passed with safe majority. The bill provides that the county judge shall revoke the license of any saloon keep CT after he has been convicted in any court of violating the laws governing Sunday closing, selling liquor to min- ors, gambling and music in saloons or the operation of billiard halls in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
COURT HOUSE |S
 NOT ACCEPTED Court House Commission Orders New Slate Roof Removed and Replaced With Another.
MONEY IS WITHHELD
Inferior Stone Used and Many Parts of Building Left Cnfnished-Mr. Prather Says Contract Will Be Carried Out to Letter.

At meeting of the members of the Court House Commission yester- day at which w. A. Prather, of the Prather Construction Company, which firm had the work in charge, was present, the commission refused to accept the new addition to the court house, contending that vari- ous improvements were not made according to contract and that the slate roof and store work was de- fective. The balance of $2,0OO was withheld by the commission to in- sure completion of the work ac- cording to contract
 The commission is composed of W. H. Langford, County Judge James Gould and Contractor R. w. Lane. They were in session a part of Friday and almost all of yesterday. Theo M. Sanders, the Little Rock architect, who drew the plans, was also present at the sessions.
 MT. Prather says the Prather Construction Company will carry out its contract to the letter and he has assured the commission that the necessary improvements will be made. A check for $3,5OO, part of the balance due the construction company, was ordered paid to him by the commission.
 The commissioners declare that the work on the new court house addition was generally bad; tha an inferior quality of stone was used to that contracted for and that the slate roof on the two-story addi- t1on is practically useless. The con- struction company ordered to "take 1t off" and replace it with better material. The roof on the main court house building, which was supposedly. repaired, is leaky. The construction company was also or dered to make: repairs on it.
 :. The job was a bad one in many ways declared the commissioners yesterday after adjournment. va- rious parts of it were left unfin- ished, they. soy, and the payment will not be made until it is done satisfactorily.
 The original contract for the new court house addition and improve ments amounted to $34,O00. Pay ments were made the construction company at intervals, while the work was in progress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
HIGH SCHOOL
 PLANS APPROVED
By School BOard-Belieyed That New School Will Be Ready for Occu- pancy by Beginning of Next
 Session.

The plans for the new $75,000 High
 School building which is to be erected on Laurel street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, were submitted to the Pine Bluff School Board Friday afternoon. The Board members met in the office of the pres ident, s. M. Taylor, over the Pine Bluff Trust company's bank. The plans, drawn by Architect George R. Mann of Little Rock, were approved.
 Besides the class rooms, study rooms and a department for the ap- piled sciences, the plans provide for an assembly room with balcony and stage. The seating capacity of this hall will be 500.
 The building will be a two-story structure and modern in every way in heating, ventilating, etc.
 Work will begin on the building within the next few weeks and it is stated that the building will be ready for occupancy by the time of opening the next session of school.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
REDS AND THE
 HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
Captured the Basket Ball Games at the Y. M. c. A. Gymnasium Fri.
 day Night in Presence of Rec. :.>
 ord Breaking Crowd.


 ord Breaking Crowd.
 Friday night duoble-header bask- ct ball game was played in the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium, the first game being won by the Reds, the second by the High School team. Both of these teams lost the initial honors last Friday night. The games were fast and furious, the score between the Reds and Blues being 19 to 29 in favor of the Reds, and between the Dilleys and the High School 30 to 32 in favor of /the High School. The boys were encouraged by the largest crowd of spectators ever assembled in the Y M. c. A. gymnasium to wit nes game of basket ball.
 Chairs were placed on the lower floor for the ladies, every chair be- ing filled. The rooters for both sides occupied the balcony. Three hundred tickets were taken at the door, eight more Red tickets being handed :n than Blues. The Reds secured the hundred points given for the side bringing the largest number of visi- tors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
HAVE MAJORITY
 OF SIGNERS
COmmj>sionetrs For Improvement District Say They Have Enough, in Value. To Insure the Suc- cess of Municipal OWner-
 shis, Movement.

The commissioners appointed at the recent mass meeting, held at the court house. to either purchase or build an electric light and water plant to be operated under the new improvement district, stated yester- day that enough signers had been secured on the majority petition to guarantee success for the improve ment district.
 The signers represent a majority in value. of property owners of the city. Regardless of the declara- tions of the Pine Bluff Light and Water Company officials to the ef- feet that they will place their plant in first class condition" said . commissioner yesterday. i've are go- ing right ahead and will surely give Pine Bluff a water and light plant that it will be proud of. The light and water company has made too many promises already which it has not fulfilled"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10

cite a dozen cases which cover the one in question, where the law has been tested and declared constitu- tional by the courts. In my opin- ion the railroads will soon begin the erection of the viaduct rather than so to unnecessary expense. 1 would be glad to see them build it at the earliest possible time be- cause it will be benefit to the railroads and protect many lives and property
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10

Walter Kealey is out again after a severe illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
FIRE DESTROYED
 CHICKEN COOP

The burning of a chicken coop at No. 1901 South Chestnut street be- longing to D. M. Bainbridge yesterday at noon caused no little excitement in that neighborhood. No other dam age was done. The fire department responded promptly and the flames were extinguished by the use of e' .. chemical. MT. Bainbridge wished 70 disinfect the place and kindled a It, tie fire in a pan. The building was ignited and was destroyed before the fire department arrived.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10

The leading Democrats of New York are discussings plans for din- ner or some other form of testi- monial in honor of ex-President Grover Cleveland on the occasion of his seventieth birthday. MT. Cleveland will be seventy years old on March IS. While that is not great age it is much greater than many of his predecessors in the presidency attained. In fact only ten of the twenty-two men who preceded MT. Cleveland lived as long as he has lived. It is now twenty two years since MT. Cleveland first assumed the burdens Of the White House. Only five other presidents have lived so long after their in- augurations. and there were the two Adamses, Jefferson, Madison, Van
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10

Buren and Fillmore. No president inaugurated Tn the past half centruy except MT. Cleveland has survived his inauguration more than sixteen years, which was the record of Gen. eral Grant.
 MT. Cleveland's devotion to fish ing and hunting and other forms of outdoor enjoyment have kept him robust and healthy and he is far from being an old man, as the term is usually understood. His abilities have shown not the least sings of failure. In magazine arti- .cles, in his lectures to the students at Princeton and in his recent ad- dresses at public meetings and banquets, all of the old power and clearness of thought which charac- terized his work in public of1ce were to be seen as plainly as ever.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10

connection with saloons. These con ylctions are ground for the revocation of license without any further pro- ceedings. The bill further provides that when any such license is re- voked the amount of the fee pad shall be forfeited. An appeal may be taken from the county court but un- der this measure the appeal will not act as a supersedeas to prevent the cancellation of the license pending the determination of the appeal.
 The bill was opposed by several members on the ground that it would place the saloon men at the mercy Of justice Courts. It was contended that if the licensing of saloons is permit ted the owners of the licenses should have their rights protected, as much as i'll any other line of business. A motion by MT. Kilough to place the bill back On the second reading was lost by a tie vote of 35 to 8, and on the roll call, which was taken im- mediately after this motion was made, the bill passed by safe margin.
 More Than One Train.
 Among the local bills which were passed by the house during the af- ternoon session was one by MT. Glo- yer, which requires the Pine Bluff and Western railroad to operate one passenger train each way daily be- tween Pine Bluff and Benton.
 Pinney Is Active.
 A bill was introduced in the house this afternoon creating the Cousart Bayou Drainage district of Jefferson county. The bill was in- troduced by Representative w. B. Pinney
 Extension Bill Signed.
 The resolution, extending the session of the legislature sixty days, making the session terminate on May IA, was approved today by Acting Governor Moore, and the leg islators are now about to enter up- on the second half of their session. The legislature would have adjourn ed next Thursday, if the session had not been extended by resolution. Annexation Bill Again.
 At least two hard fought contests
 (Continued on Page Four.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
VIADUCT MEASURE
 IS CONSTITUTIONAL
Senator Toney Says His Measure Will Stand The Test I'm The COurts-Belieyes The Rail.
 roads Will Build.

It was stated yesterday, but not outhoritatively, that the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain railroads had men in the city the past week sur- veying Ohio street, preparatory to erecting the new steel viaduct in the East End, as required by a measure recently passed l by the Arkansas legislature at the instance of Senator H. K. Toney, of this city.
 The bill calls for the completion Of the viaduct by July 1. The meas ure became effective upon it's pass age. but the railroads were given until. July to erect it. It must be of steel and sufficiently wide to enable the passage of vehicles as we'll as pedestrians.
 There has been some talk since the passage. of the viaduct bill that that railroads would go into the courts and fight the act before they would consent to build the via duct. which will cost in the aggre- gate about $1S.0O0.
 senator H. K. Toney, the author or the bill, stated yesterday that rom what he could learn he be- heved the railroads would not at- tempt so test the law. "It is consti- tutional," said the senator. "1 can
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
THE BLACKWELLS
 IN LONDON

George M. Wells yesterday received letter from Doctor o. G. Blackwell from London, England. MT. and Mrs. Blackwell and Miss Jennie Hellums left Pine Bluff about the first of the year to spend the spring and sum- mer abroad. They arrived in Lon- don March 1. Doctor Blackwell re-
 ports a delightful trip across the Atlantic. The party will go to Ber- lin, Germany, and visit other points of interest before their return.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
Former Pine Bluff Boy se- riously Wounded by Fath- CT of the Man He Killed Two Weeks Ago
AT MARSHALL, TEXAS.
Telegram Says Huggard May Recover Trial of Huggard Was Post
 pOned Thursday-Huggard Wrote Letter Saying He Was Going Away

John Huggard, a former Pine Bluff boy, was shot four times and prob- ably fatally wounded in Marshall, Texas, Friday afternoon. His assail- ant was w. s. Rockingham, father of Walter Rockingham, who was shot and killed by Huggard two weeks ago.
 The first news of the shooting reached Pine Bluff yesterday morn- ing when Judge B. J. Kerwin received telegram from Marshall stating that \ Huggard had been shot four times and seriously wounded. A later tel,- gram yesterday afternoon stated that Huggard was doing nicely and hal some chances for recovery. He has one brother, Steve Huggard, living in this city, the other members of the Huggard family having moved away from Pine Bluff some years ago.
 The tragedy in which Huggard originally figured was brought about. after an assault had been made on Huggard by the Rockingham boy. Trouble had been brewing for sever- al days because of some words which passed between the men about Hug gard's wife.
 The trial of Huggard was set for Thursday, but was postponed until Saturday. It was stated that the father of the dead man had fre- quently threatened Huggard's life. When they met Friday afternoon the shooting followed. Huggard is said to have been unarmed.
 Huggard and his victim were both machinists and worked side by side in the railroad shops at Marshall. 1tYoung McClanaghan at one time lroomed at Huggard's home. Hug gard's wife is sister of a Mrs. Gull bertson of this city.
 In lett which was recently re- ceived by a Pine Bluff friend Hug gard said he was going to leave Mar shall immediately after his trial, as he was sure of acquittal, and he did not want any trouble with the elder McClanaghan. He said he had threat ened his life and he thought it best to leave that town and avoid trouble with him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
WILLIAM DUFF
 GETS PROMOTION

William Duff has been promoted to the position of foreman of the rip track at the Cotton Belt shops. MT. Duff has been an employe at the shops since boyhood, and his rise is we'll deserved. He has rem dered faithful servic to his em- ployers, and his numerous friends are pleased to note this evidence of their regard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-10
Senator J. $. Rowland and Bandmaster Donald Nc Donald Each Seven Feet Two, Have Happy Chat.
AN AMUSING SCENE
Joint Committee From Legislature Ip- spected Branch Normal College and Found Everything in Excellent Shape-Return to Little Rock,

| Representatives Black of Marion county and Martin of Yell county and Senator J. S. Rowland of Boone county, three members of the joint legislative committee who cana to Pine Bluff Friday to inspect the Branch Normal College, colored, re- turned to Little Rock yesterday morning. Representative w. M. Moore of Pulaski county and Senator w. r. Harrison of Boone county remained in the city all day yesterday, spending the entire day at the college. They were entertained by w. s. Harris and other local citizens during their visit here. Senator Harrison and Repre- sentative Moore will leave the city this morning.
 Representative Moore stated last night that the committee was most favorably impressed with the college and its faculty and added that ev-
 
 there. The system in vogue at the local institution, he said, was of the best. He said the committee could not help but make a most flattering report of their finding to the Gen. eral Assembly.
 rather amusing scene was enact ed Friday night in the lobby of the Elks theater, in which Senator Row. land was one of the star perform CTS. Senator Rowland is seven feet, two. He was at the theater with some friends when they ran into Don- aid Mcdonald, the giant band mas ter who is touring the country as a drawing card with Kilties Band. Me- Donald is also exactly seven feet, two in heighth. When the two men saw each other they smiled. Friends of both enjoyed the meeting. Suddenly Macdonald walked over to Rowland and extending his hand, said: Brother, let me shake your hand" Senator Rowland greeted the trav- cling giant cordially and while they were responding with handshakes, Macdonald said:
 'This is the first time in my life that 1 was ever able to stand face to face with a man and look him straight in the eye"
 The two big men cOnversed for several minutes telling of short beds" and How doorways" and when the curtain went up on the next act of "Parsifal" they separated.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-10
A BAD SMASHUP,

Don Brimhall had a bad smashup at
the NJ. & p. depot yesterday. He had
been unloading grain at the warehouse
and when through went in the depot
to get his tickets. As he got in the
wagon to drive away. one OF the empty
oil tank cars standing on the elevated
track started TO move and gaining mo-
mentum, shot down the incline at so
rapid a rate that Mr.. Brimhall could
not get the wagon out OF the way. The
car struck the rear part of the vehicle.
practically tearing the wagon in two
Mr.. Brimhall was thrown about thirty
feet. but fortunately was not hurt The
frightened horses broke loose from the
wreck and ran up the street until they
became tangled up in a barbed wire
fence. Both animals were badly cut
by the barbs. and will not be fit for
use for some time. II is not known
how the car became loosened. 1t is
fortunate that no one was killed.
People with grain to deliver at
the warehouse will keep a sharp look
out for the cars in the future.
GENERAL NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. b. Hughes. Mr. and
Mrs. Garner and Mrs. Mabel Clark and
daughter will spend today at Granite
Reef. as they desire to see the great
work being done by the government at
that point
Charley Jones writes that he will
bring several Kansas families with him
on his return to Mesa next month. He
has been in the Sunflower state the
greater part Of the summer booming
the valley.
Three of Mesa's baseball boys will
play with Phoenix at the game in
Prescott next Sunday. They leave to-
night. Pitcher Ernest Williams, Ar,i-
mus Millett and John Dykes are the
ones who have signed for this game
and also for a game with Humboldt a
week later
Walter Lubken will leave for Yuma
to take photos of the reclamation work
there for the government
w. ]. Clark is getting his grip pack
ed for a trip to the coast. He refuses
to say where he will land. but feels
sure that he won't stop going until he
finds cool place.
Marshal Burton left for Prescott last
night, TO visit with his family. He has
a very sick baby at the mountain town.
Ernest Ellsworth will have the duties
of the marshal to look after during Mr..
Burton's absence.