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The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
PLUNGE INTO BURNING BRIDGE
Engine and Coaches Destroyed-Train
Wreckers Feared.

Tulsa. 7. r.. Sept. 2.-St. Louis &
San Francisco train No. 511. the Texas
fast mail running between ST. Louis
and Sherman, Tex. plunged into a
burning bridge near Tulsa Friday
night The engine, combination bag
gage, express and mail car and one
passenger car, together with all mail.
baggage and express and $500 in
money were discovered.
G. J. Mcdowell. Tulsa. l. r., and
A. T. Anderson. Denison, Tex. were
dangerously injured. But for the en-
gineer there would probably have been
great loss Of life. The train was
running at a fair rate Of speed when
he saw the light in the distance. He
attempted to stop. but IT. was too late.
Together with his fireman he saved
himself by jumping. This is the fourth
wreck in the vicinity Of Tulsa within
a week. Railroad officials believe that
a gang of train wrcckers is at work.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
BAYoNET CHARGES RoUT MooRs
In Flight Near Casablanca Thursday
10000 Arabs Were Engaged.

Casablanca, Sept. 2.-Fierce bayonet
charges by the Spahis. the native aux-
Hilary of the French army. We're a fea
ture of the hattie Thursday when the
Moors attacked the French camp. For
a time the defending army was driven
hack by the Moor assault until re-en-
forcements arrived.
The tide Of battle turned. Native
auxiliaries charged the Moors, saber-
ing them furiously, and the enemy
finally broke and fed in disorder. In
the meanwhile the French warships
had showered shells into the hills
where the natives were sheltered
The engagement lasted three hours.
The line of battle extended over two
miles and It, is estimated that over l2.-
600 Moors We're engaged. The loss of
the latter is not known, hut it is he
lieved to have been heavy. French
officers counted the bodies Of 20 Moors
in one roadway. The French loss was
Is men killed and wounded.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Will RUN AGAINST johnson
CONGRESSMAN BURTON UP FOR
MAYOR OF CLEVELAND.
Yields to Requests Of Republican Lead.
. ers Provided Certain Conditions
Are Complied with.

Cleveland, O.. Sept 5. - Congress.
man Theodore E. Burton has decided
to accept the Republican nomination
for mayor of Cleveland, if the plat
form conforms to his ideas.
1t is expected that Mr.. Burton's will
be the only name presented in the
nominating convention next Saturday.
The statement was issued in response
to a call from Republican leaders gen.
orally and petitions bearing thousands
of signatures of voters asking Mr..
Burton to become the Republican
standard bearer in opposition to May
or Johnson, who. it is conceded, will
be the Democratic nominee for a
fourth term.
In declaring himself a candidate Mr..
Burton indicates that he communicate
ed with President Roosevelt, Secre-
tary of War Taft and Secretary of the
Interior Garfield before reaching a
conclusion, and in the platform laid
down by him he binds the convention
to favoring immediate settlement of
the street railway controversy and
against domination by the street rail-
way interests. The statement fol-
lows:
II will accept the nomination for
mayor of the city Of Cleveland, pro-
vided assurance is given:
"First-That the platform of the
party and those who are to be it's can
didates will clearly show the absence
of any alliance or aff1liation with any
public service corporation, street rail-
way or other, and that the problem Of
the relations of the municipality to
these companies can. under my leader
ship, be settled by the officials elected
with supreme regard for the interests
of the people.
"Second-That the delegates in the
convention next Saturday will cooper
ate with me in nominating a good rep
resentative ticket.
1T is my understanding that others
whose names have been mentioned for
the mayoralty nomination have kindly
consented to waive their claims in
case my name is presented to the Re-
publican convention.
II make this statement with pro.
found appreciation of the friendliness
which has been displayed for me by
petitions, letters and in other ways,
and with feeling that the step which
l am taking is a duty.
II have received letters from Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Taft and
have talked with Secretary Garfield,
whose opinions have aided me in
reaching decision. At an early date
the views of each of them may be
made public"
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
OIL CASE IS POSTPONED
IMPORTANT SUIT WILL BE TAKEN
UP THURSDAY.
Proceeding to Dissolve the Holding
Company Involves the Stand
ards Life.

New York, Sept 3.--An important
legal proceeding, which may have far
reaching results, was called in the
federal building Tuesday and post
poned until next Thursday. The case
is the suit in equity brought by the
government in ST Louis against the
Standard OIL company, by which the
government seeks to dissolve the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey
and to enjoin it from receiving re-
bates and discriminating rates. The
defendants are John D. Rockefeller,
William Rockefeller, John d. Arch
bold, H. H. Rogers. G.. NJ Pratt and
70 corporations, of which the New
Jersey corporation is the holding COM
pany. This includes the Standard
Oil Company of Indiana. which was re-
Gently fined s2s,24o,ooo by Judge
Lands.
Former Judge Franklin Ferriss, ap-
pointed by the United States court of
st. Louis, will sit as master to hear
the testimony that is to be taken in
this city. The governments chief
lawyer is Frank y. Kellogg, Of St
Paul. who has heen appointed depu
ty attorney general for the purpose OF
conducting the examination of wit
nesses. He will be assisted by G. B.
Morrison, Of Illinois, former United
States district attorney. Many wit
nesses have been subpoenaed and it is
likely that some prominent men are
included. but who the witnesses are
will not =divu1ge until the hearing is
in progress. j.
The Standard OIL company will be
represented by notable array of
counsel. -,
The proceedings. III is stated. will
involve the. very life1bf the Standard
Oil company SO that battle royal is
expected. Hearings will be held in
several cities after the work here is
i over
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
SEES YELLOW PERIL.
Senator Stone Declares Japan Will
Seek to Absorb Philippines.

st. Louis, Sept. 5.-United States
Senator William J. Stone. who has re-
turned from Korea, has been, pro-
foundry impressed with the pathetic
helplessness of the people of that
country in the hands of the Japan
csc.
He sees, too, the real yellow peril"
ia the far east, and it is not the peril
of the pigtail. but of the lately en-
lightened, ambitious and INSCRIPTIONS
Jap.
He has already reached out for
Korea, just as in all probability he
will some day turn covetous eyes upon
the Philippines, with a view to con-
trolling his side of the world absolute
ly, lording it over China and making
every yellow skin in the orient sub.
servient and contributory to him.
"The people of Korea" says Sen.
ator Stone, "are overawed, intimi-
dated and subdued, and we'll may they
be, for the force which rules them
now is as ruthless as it is arbitrary
and savage, and it is supreme.
"The purpose of Japan in selling
Korea. is to appropriate the kingdom
for its own uses and to make it a
gateway for encroachment upon
China
''The Chinese policy Of Japan is one
of territorial and commercial ag-
grandizement, and this policy Japan
is carving forward with r,,th1oce
ness unexampled in modern times"
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Biu SwindIe Unearthed.

La Crosse, Wis. Sept. 2.-What ap-
pears to he big swindle operated in
at least three states. was unoarthed
by the police when they arrested
George II. Davies, who, attired in a
brilliant uniform. was collecting CON
siderable sums Of money from char
itably inclined persons for alleged
waits homes in Milwaukee, Dos
Moines and Chicago After his arrest,
Davies, who had credentials showing
him to be a staff captain. admitted
that his scheme was graft, and that
he had associates. captains and majors,
in several other large cities. When
any inquiry was made concerning him
these confederates vouched for him
and received a part of his collections.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
JAP FLAG NEAR PHILIPPINES.
Mikado Claims Uninhabited Island
Near American Possessions.

Yokohama. Sent. 4-Announcement
that Japanese explorers from Formosa
nave raised their national flag over a
small island immediately adjoining the
Philippines has attracted much atten-
ton in official circles. The Japanese
insist that the island does not belong
to the Philippines because it is north
Of the twentieth parallel. The island,
which was designated Protus or Pra-
tas by the old gcographers, is uninhab.
tied. Whether IT is Of possible value
for naval purposes is not disclosed
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
EASTERN STAR CHAPTER MEETS
Twelfth TrienniaI Convention Begins
. Sessions at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 5.-Tbe
twelfth triennial convention Of the
general grand chapter of the Order of
the Eastern Star opened three days
meeting at the East Side Masonic tenn
pie. Over 800 delegates representing
every state in the union with the ex-
ception Of Delaware are present. In
addition delegates are here from Can
ada, Hawaii and the Philippines. Most
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Madeline
B. Conkling, Of Oklahoma City, and
the most worthy grand patron, DR.. Will
liam F. Kuhn, of st. Joseph, Mo-, de-
livered addresses and presented their
reports at the opening session.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
ALARM CROWS IN MOROCCO
PLACES OF REFUGE ARE PRO-
WDED FOR EUROPEANS,
Cut Threats at Work in Taneier-
Tribesmen Said to Have Routed
Native Troops.

Paris. Sept "a dispatch to the
Matin from Tangier says the situation
in Morocco is growing more alarming.
The foreign legations have made an
announcement Of places of refuge for
Europeans in case of danger. Number
less cut threats are appearing in and
around the city A courier from Fee.
the correspondent adds. states that
tribesmen have attacked and utterly
routed the troops under kaid Abdel
kader, near Fee.
Splendid Charge of Natives.
The Mathis Casahlanca correspond
ent says that Wednesdays attack OBJ
viously was directed by a person
thoroughly conversant with the meth
DDS of modern warfare. The CORE
spondent adds that the natives made
a splendid charge and that only the
shells from the Gloire broke ii. The
newspaper correspondents had a mar
row escape from capture. One of them
had his mule killed
Letter from MuIai Hafig.
The correspondent also says that
an Arab fugitive has come into Casa
blanca bring Mulai Hafg's letter, i'll
which he requests the trihesmen to
make no further attack on the French
men. saying that he hopes to arrive
Friday. when | will confer with the
French and if good comes from It. will
be for all: if not, ! will join my forces
with yours and lead you.
Cruiser Du ChayIa at Tangier.
Tangier. Sept. 1.-The French
cruiser Du Chayla has arrived here
from Larache with refugees from Fee.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Minnesota Rate Case Opened.

st. Paul. MINI, Aug. 4-Judge VIII
liam Lachren in The United States dis
trict court began hearing the argu,
ment in the matter of the application
of the Stockholders Of the railroads on
Grating in Minnesota for a temporary
Injunction restraining the state from
attempting to enforce the commodity
rates contained in law passed by
the Legislature last winter, and the
two-cent passenger rate law and the
merchandise rates ordered by the rail
road warehouse commission last wear
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Protest of kinu Bears Fruit.

London. Sept. "A dispatch from
Msrienbad reports that the sequel If
King Edwards displeasure at the,
atrical performance there Thursday
evening, when he left the theater in
disgust because of the 7ileness Of
some Of the songs, has been seen in
the police court. The manager of tho
theater and woman singer were ar,
raigned and the singer was fined for
having given an objectionable song.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
TEDDY BEAR SUFFERS STRIKE
No Shortage Will Follow Trouble,
Declare the Bruin Makers.

New York, Sept. 5.-The first strike
in the "Teddy bear" trade has oc-
Cured in this city. A strike of Tied
dy bear makers took place in the
factory of the Bruin manufacturing
company. Only the suffers quit
work, others refusing to strike in
sympathy. The strike was against a
reduction of prices paid to the stuff.
fers for piece work.
The manufacturers say there is no
danger of a Teddy Bear" shortage.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
JAPANESE DEPRIVE
GIRLS OF POSITIONS
FIVE THOUSANDS ROBBED OF
EMPLOYMENT, SAYS LABOR
COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
MIkADO'S SUBJECTS
FLOODING THE CITY
Young Women Who Worked As Do
mestics and Mattresses Are Forced
Into ldleness and IlI-SmeIIina Fac
tories by Influx Of OrientaIs.

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. Alive
thousand white girls in California
have been robbed of their employment
as mattresses and domestics by the
incursions of the Japanese!
This declaration is made by no les
ser authority than the state commits
sioner of labor statistics, made pub
lie Tuesday.
From employment agencies making
a speciality of furnishing female help,
it is learned the situation is becoming
greater hardship upon the working
girl every month.
What becomes of the girls whose
positions are filled by the Japanese?"
was asked of an agent.
"They are simply driven into less
desirable employment" was the an
swer. Maybe you will find house.
maids going into ill-smel1ing factories,
or maybe they will find housework
some other place, at lower salaries
Hundreds of girls are out of employ.
ment who would be glad of any posi-
tion by which their needs can be de-
Gently provided.
Japs Flood San Francisco.
There are more than 1000 Japanese
laundry workers in San Francisco, "a
employment Offices, IS lodging houses,
sc restaurants where meals can be Sc
cured as low as ten cents meal, II
lighthouses, 10 shooting galleries, 40
barber shops, 800 shoe repairing
shops. 100 house cleaning companies,
brokers. bankers. doctors. dentists, ex-
press companies. and, in fact, all the
industries necessary to carry on city
life. without having to give any of the
patronage to the whites.
The Japanese have a large number
| Of tailoring. clothes cleaning and re.
pairing shops. which are making
enormous inroads upon the business
of the white tailors.
"The conditions under which the
work is done are menace to the
health Of those who purchase the arti-
cles made" says the state labor com.
missioner.
Sweatshops Menace.
1Ou uuu DdSCIIlSIlLS WH0re DIS
many as 40 Janapese work at sewing
machines on the better class of ladies'
dress goods, silk waists. etc. The ma.
chimes are as close as space will allow
the walls are curtained off, and be.
hind the curtains are tiers of hunks.
In one corner-and ] have a particular
sweatshop in minds large cook.
stove and all the kitchen parapher-
MALTA.
"The workers eat. sleep and toll in
this basement. They work from IA
to is hours day and make what they
consider good wages. $40 to SIS a
month and board, and they can be fed
for three dollars or four dollars a
month. Can we expect the white gar
ment-worker to compete with these
people under such conditions and re-
tain any spark Of her womanhood?"
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Senator Moneys kinsman Slain

Greenwood, Miss, Sept. 2.--As an
outcome. it is believed, of the killing
several months ago Of L. j. Hender.
son by James Money, Jr.. the latter
was killed and his father, James Mon.
ey. probably fatally wounded by Dr.
Grover Kirby, a relative of Mrs. Hen
derson. The Moneys are close rela
tives of United States Senator Money
and Gov. Vardamau.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Five Hurt in Auto Crash,

Chicago, Sept. 5.-Five men were Sc.
riousiy injured Wednesday in crash
between large touring car containing
a party of four, persons and a heavy
milk wagon in Sheridan road, between
Wilson and Sunnyside avenues. The
sound of the crash and the cries of
the victims aroused the residents Of
the lake shore neighborhood and many
of them rushed to the aid of the men.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Gasoline Explosion Kills Two.

jackson, Mich, Sept. 5.-Mrs. Clay
ton Baker and her little daughter
Emma were fatally burned by the ex-
plosion Of q gasoline stove. Mrs.
Baker was trying to fill the tank Of
stoYe without shutting of the fame.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Severe Earthquake is Recorded

Washington, Sept. "A distant
earthquake shock, Indicating a very
severe seismic disturbance at far
distant point, was recorded on the
weather bureau instrument here Tues
day. The shock lasted an hour and
q half,
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Seven storks on Sea Liner.

New York. Sept. Although the
Red Star Liner Kroonland is speedy
ship, flock Of seven storks caught it
ON the trip just completed across the
Atlantic. One birth occurred in the
cabin and six in the steerage.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Famous Composer Dead.

Bergen, Norway, Sept. 5.-Edward
Hagerup Grieg, the composer, died
here Wednesday. He intended sailing
for Christiania Tuesday and his bag.
gage was already on board a steamer,
when he complained of feeling ill and
the symptoms appearing serious, he
was removed to hospital, where he
died
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Pjnkerton's BODY in America,

New York, Sept. 4.-The body Of
Robert Pinkerton, formerly head of
the Pinkerton private detective
agency, arrived on the steamer Bre-
men. Funeral services will be held
at the First Reformed church. Brook
Ign, on Thursday The body will then
be taken to Chicago for burial in
Graceland cemetery.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Policeman Accused Of cowardice

New York. Sept. 4.-Policeman Hen.
ry Ressmeier WAS accused of coward.
ice by Capt. Walsh, after Everett j.
Williams of 112 East Hath street had
told how Ressmnier shrank from &C.
companying him to where two burg
lars were hiding. Ressmeier must
face trial on a charge of cowardice.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Dies to Save Comrade.

New York. Sept. 4.-Martin Boar,
rs years old, sacrificed his life in an
endeavor to save Jacob Lleber, a fell
low.workman, who had succumbed to
naphtha fumes in tank in a manu-
featuring plant IN Newark, N. ].
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
About to Wed, JiIts, Elopea.

Ithaca, N. Y, Sept. Son the eve of
her wedding to David D. Kline, of Will
Transport, Pa, Cornell, 1906, Miss
Marie S. Noble, of this city, eloped
with David White, Yale junior
Kline now threatens to kill White on
sight.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Plague Aboard Mail Steamer.

Honolulu, Sept. "a case of plague
is reported on the mail steamer Sierra.
just arrived here. q member of the
crew being i'll.
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07
Turbulence Forced Action,

Continuing, the answer asserts that
Ill the conferences between the opera
tors and the contracts which resulted
therefrom were wholly brought about
compelled and forced upon this dcfen-
iant by the turbulence. violence and
intimidation aforesaid, by the failure
of the government of the United
States and that of the commonwe
Of Pennsylvania to enforce the laws to
protect this defendant and it's work
men in the peaceful and lawful prose-
cntion OF their work and by the i'm
portunities of the said Hanna in the
supposed exigencies Of the pending
political campaign. whereby this de-
PENDANT was obliged. most unwillingly,
to buy its peace and the peace and
protection of its workmen by the said
ad3ince in wages; and that the said
conferences were in no way whatso-
ever. in the least degree, induced by
the motives, nor the alleged unlawful
result, so indefinitely alleged and set
forth in the plaintiffs petition"
The Irish standard., 1907-09-07

At the request Of the mortgagor. tho
plaIntiff consuming. the sale mentioned
In the above and hereto attached printed
notice. which Is hereby made a part here
4tih, 1907. at 10 o'clock In the forenoon
Of said day, at which time snid sale
viii take place at the main office Of the
Dated this Gard day Of April. 1907
J w. DREGER.
Sheriff OF Henncpin County. Minnesota.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING"

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens Bank of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held at their banking house, Tuesday, January 8, 1907. between the hours of 9 a. m., and 3 ?. m., for the purpose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year, and for any ether business properly brought before said meeting
 NJ. E. BLOOM, Cashier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
so SOOTHING.
It's Influence Has Been Felt by So
 Many Pine Bluff Readers.

The soothing influence of relief.
 After suffering from Itching Piles From Eczema or any itchness or the skin,
 Makes one feel grateful to the rem edy.
 Doan's Ointment has soothed hun dreds.
 Here's what one Pine Bluff citizen says:
 J. II. Steck, well known tin, copper and sheet metal worker, residing at GA East Eighth avenue, says: "Doan's Ointment is without eXcep- ton the best preparation l ever used, and from my own experience l know that it does all that is claimed for 1t. I was troubled for years with itching hemorrhoids and tried several nedl- cines, but go no relief. l continued the treatment for week or more and since then I have been free from the annoying affliction. the ann6ying affliction. l do not hes. jtate to recommend Doan's Ointment.
 For sale by alldealers. Price oo cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo New York. sole agents for the tinted States.
 take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06

which may be adjusted ill few sec onds is like pillow. It has compart- ments for drinking water, food, knife and rope It's weight is only about two pounds, but it will bear up about 300 pounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
PROPOSAL FOR BIDS.

The Board of Public Affairs of the City of Pine Bluff vii, receive scaled proposals for the construction Of the following wooden structures: One wooden bridge on Missouri; street and Ninth, across Hardin drain. One wooden bridge on Hazel street and Fourteenth 14th). One wooden bridge on Thirteenth and B. street.
 Proposals must be made for each of these bridges separately. The contractors to furnish all materials and labor necessary to build same Bids to be delivered to R. M. Ga;- braith, secretary of said board Oil or before F o'clock on Tuesday, the Sth of January, 1907. The board reserv- es the right to reject any and all bids.
 Given under our hands the Dist day of December, 1906.
 H. KING WHITE,
 Chairman.
 R. NJ. GALBRAITH,
 Secretary.
 J. w. WITTIERS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
CITY MISSlANNRY HoLEoAiHE.
k Caring for :52 Widows and 62 Clildren-HiS Report of
 t0O5's Work.
take no c

Reverend s. & IIolcomb, city missionary. has done much good work for the poor in Pine Bluff in Che past year, as shown by a re- port which he has compiled and is submitting to the many Pine Blumians who assited him in his landabIe work His report follows:
 herewith submit to you for Nouf consideration my report for 1906:
 Total amount of money received from all sources, S241 60, which has been distributed from time to time as follows:
 Food for the poor lbo bo Fuel for the poor ........ 3o Railroad tickets for help
 less 6 % Medicine for the poor .... 5. 60 Shoes for children ...... 50 Coffin for child ...... %
 Total ........ S2Zz 9o Cash on hand ...... is. .'o
 i
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-06
FOR RENT.

No. 11O3 West Sixth avenue, dwelling, five rooms with hall and bath.
 No. ZOOS West Fifth avenue. dwelling, four rooms.
 No. 2Oo7 West Fifth avenue. dwelling, four rooms.
 No. 1O6 Ohio street, dwelling, four rooms.
 No. 517 Hickory street, dwelling, three rooms.
 No. 5o9 Hickory street, dwelling. three rooms.
 No. 515 Hickory street, dwelling, seven rooms.
 Have one or two office rooms left in Western Union building.
 have three dwellings on East Sixth avenue, on paved street, for sale, which will make fine in vestment.
 am agent for the Pine Bluff Land company's addition and have some beautiful lots left yet. Now is your opportunity to buy.
 am not able to fill all demands for modern dwellings, and if your dwelling is not rented, it would be to your interest to list same with me.
 Loans made on all kinds of se- curity.
 CHAS. HANCOCK, Real, Estate, Loans and Insurance. Office No. ll3 Pine street.