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Isaac Fisher
 Has Resigned

file in june, when the members of the faculty at the Branch Normal School are to be selected for the en5uing year.
 Principal Fisher came here five i years ago, having been called from Montgomery, Ala, where he was in charge of all the c0lofed public 1 schools Previous to that time he was principal of a colored college at Ain, $. C., organizing many c0lorcd farmers conferences during the New England states for Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Insti- ute, where Fisher graduated in '9S. He is said to have made one of the best records at that noted school ever recorded there.
 When Fisher came here his in- stallation as principal created big sensation throughout the state. It was not so much his coming, but the fact that he displaced Profess sor J. c. Corbin, who, for 27 years headed the faculty at the local industrial school. Corbin's sudden dismissal by the board of trustees met with some favor, but as a whole, the decision was not a popular one with the negroes and in some cases the whites protested in his behalf Fisher was placed in charge, however, notwithstand- ing the fact that determined ef- fort was made to have the trustees reconsider their actions and rein state the dismissed principal.
 From that time to this there has been continual knocking" at the Branch Normal School Fisher has worked against all these obstacles and each year has suc- cessfully overthrown them to the interest of the institution. The pupils made excellent records un- der his tutorship and direction and many teachers who have "knocked' him with personal ends in view, have been dismissed from service and others have taken their places. The dissatisfaction on the part of some of the faculty still remains, however, though Fisher is not ap- parently the cause of it. Outside in tluence is being brought to bear upon certain members of the faculty it is said, to oust Fisher. In his letter to Mr. Rutherford today, Fisher declares that he will not
 fight and suffer at the end of each school year to retain his place. :" His letter follows:
 Hon. John F Rutherford, local trustee for Branch Normal Col lege, Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Dear Sir-Since I talked with { you, I have tried very hard to make 1 myself see that it is my duty to seek re-elect7on as principal of the 1 Branch Normal School: and right 1 here, let me thank you for what You were kind enough to say Of my work in the school.
 For five years l have, in q way, striyen to do my duty as prin- eipal of this school, and 1 have sought in ways, not always tie best, Of course, but which seemed wise to me, to promote friendly rela- 1 tions between the races as far as I could see it. And during those years I have received some en couragement and support we'll cal eulated to increase by love for all , men: and on the other hand, have been called upon to suffer some ; things not often laid upon the shoulders of man of my years. And as the end of each school year has approached and I have been forced to defend myself against at. tacks made for the purpose of rem dering my reelection impossible. I have begged friends, as child would do. to give their consent to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

That N6WI York man who lost his last Hundred dollars and then committed suicide, leaving word that he was going to heaven. may find that he played on another bad tip
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

Some one has discovered that three of the five jurors who voted to acquit Thaw are bald-headed. From which, it appears that Evelyn headed TOW.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01
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Jacob Riis says he has never known the president to be wrong. The Ananias club, however, may of fer few objections.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

The Columbia, South Carolina, "State" will kindly keep it's hands off the Hoke Smith presidential boom. That boom is a Washington product and don't you forget it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

A Texas woman's magazine thinks that bridge has reached the propor- tions or a national evil. But the rest of the country will not take as }ue police do not interfere.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01
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It is asserted that in Milwaukee beer is bottled at the rate of million a minute, but it is really the rate at which tic bottles are emptIed that has made Milwaukee famous.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil, strongest, cheapest lini- ment ever devised. A household rem edy in America for ? years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01
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"A pessimist," says Puck, lis a person who chews his pills All pessimists We have ever met were fond of chewing the rag.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

For rent-Two unfinished rooms on East Second avenue, close to town. Electric lights. Reply w. H., P. Q. Box 495, city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-01

ECK, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, WILL GO TO HIS MONTICELLO GALLERY THIS SUMMER AS USUAL; WILL CLOSE HIS GALLERY IN PINE BLUFF JUNE THE FIRST. IF YOU WISH ANY KIND OF PHOTO WORK MADE LIKE ECK MAKES TT, HAVE, IT DONE NOW.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
WILL STRAIGHTEN CURVES
MANY IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
FOR THE C. C. e L.
President Bradford and Henry c.
Starr Succeed i'm Raising Need
ed Funds in New York.

That the c. G. q l. railroad is lay
ing great plans for the future is evil
denced by the fact that already the
many officials have taken ON the busy
look, and orders for the Improvement
of the road from Cincinnati to Chi
cago have been received all along the
line The road will be ballasted thor
oughiy during the spring months and
many of the crooks and turns in the
present line will be Strengthened.
When the road was first built the
officials met with opposition on the
part of many farmers, and to avoid
trouble the road was turned in many
places. The natural topography of
the land between Cincinnati and Chi
cago entered largely into the build
ing of the present crooked line. BY
excellent services of President Brad
ford and his present corps of officials
the opposition ON the part of many
farmers to the road has been over
come and deals for rights of way
for short cuts, have been made be-
tween the officials and the farmers
and many of the long curves will be
done away with In some instances
some of the smaller country towns
will be deprived of service, all of
which tends toward the theory that
the c. c. & l.. is going after the
through business between Cincinnati
and Chicago. The heavy mail con-
tracts which have been the source
of much revenue to the other rail-
roads holding them from time to time,
also looks good to the c. c. & L. di-
rectors and may have Influenced their
decision more than any other fea-
ture
President Bradford and his right
hand man, Harry c. Starr of this city
returned last week from New York to
Milwaukee where they negotiated for
loan that the improvements on the
road might be realized.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20

Transportation company, with head
quarters at ST. Louis, was in the city
yesterday, calling on local freight Of
ticials. Shannon represents a coast.
wise steamship line operating on the
Atlantic coast, and his visit here was
made that he might get line Of ship
pers who might patronize his compa-
NY
j. C.. Trump, the captain of the Penn
sylvania police for the Richmond di-
vision, is unable to attend to his du
ties at the station owing to the fact
that he is under quarantine at his
home on North Twelfth street, his
small son being afflicted with diphthe-
ria.
w f. Runnells, telegraph operator
in the local Pennsylvania yards. east,
is confined to his bed with an attack
of grippe.
Geo. L. Weist, night transfer postal
clerk, at the Pennsylvania station was
taken suddenly ill, shortly after going
on duty yesterday afternoon and was
required to go home.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
RUMoR OF NEW STATIONS.
Union Passenger and Freight Depots
May be Built.

The work on the Indianapolis, New
Castle and Toledo line, promoted by
Charles L. Hernley is progressing at
rapid rate. With the announce,
ment of the rapid work on the surveys
and other construction, comes the
news, that just as soon as the Rich
mond branch of the road is cOmplet-
ed, a new union traction building
will be erected in this city in addition
: to a new freight depot. 1t is said
that the traction officials have their
eyes upon two sites for both the pas
senger and freight stations. The site
on Seventh street formerly owned by
the traction lines will be bought again
and an elegant station and Office
building erected The officials also
have their eyes on the site at the
corner of North Tenth and E streets
for a freight location.
According to the statement of To-
cal traction man yesterday it will be
almost impossible for the traction
lines to establish a freight station in
any other portion than the north part
of town, in that no appeal can be
made to the wholesale merchants of
the city by establishing station in
the uptown district
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20

fair to have proper inspection OIL all meat
in
council
public
unanimously adopted council
in which
Councilman
ineffective account OF great deal OF meat
a
the butchers OF Richmond
to locality down
necessarily at the Abao company the gov
settled easily With all the local
inspection
counter OF
of government inspection This
sold in Richmond
it had benin government
inspecting all meat sold in Richmond
satisfactorily
willingness
the mark
of cover
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
MAY MOVE CAR BARNS HERE.
Said That the I. e. e. Will Erect Fine
Structure on West Fifth ST.

Since the establishment of the new
limited service between Indianapolis
and Dayton over the Indianapolis and
Eastern and the Indiana, Columbus
and Eastern, the rumOr to the effect
that the Greenfield car barns would
be removed to this city, has been re-
vived. According to the rumor, a
handsome new building will be erect
ed on West Fifth street. 1t is said
that the syndicate controlling the two
interurban lines has plan under way
whereby the general offices for the
lines between Indianapolis and Day
ton will be removed to this city. The
present offices are located at Green.
field and it has been established. that
the handling of the business of the
Indiana Columbus and Eastern and
the Indianapolis and Eastern from
that point is unsatisfactory. When
asked as to the matter yesterday one
of the local traction men said that
he knew nothing definite in regard to
the matter but such might be the case
and especially SO if the proposed I'M
ion of all the Ohio and Indiana lines
went into effect
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
Whitewater.

Whitewater, Feb, 10, (Spl) Mr.
B. f. Parker was the guest of rela-
tives at West Manchester, O., over
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John Ruby returned
Saturday after a few days visit with
relatives at Hagerstown.
Rev. J. l.. Sharitt of Indianapolis
began a series of meetings at the
Christian church Sunday evening.
Mr.. Ed Jones of Milton called on
local merchants Friday in interest of
the JOS A Goddard Co., of Mnucie
Ind
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Knoll visited at
New Madison, o., Saturday
Mr.. Afford Paxon of Anderson
spent a few days with relatives at
this place last week.
Mr. J. w. Hall of Chester was
greeting friends here Sunday
Several from this place attended
Frank Horns sale at Arba today.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Curtis and
family entertained Sunday Mr. and
Mrs. Ebert Kemp and family of Rich
mond.
Mrs Thomas S. Pyle who has been
sick for some time is slowly improv-
ing
MIR. B. b. Williams will move to
Cox's Mills soon where he will start
saw mill.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
OLIVE HILL.

Olice HILL, Ind, Feb. 10. tSpl)-
Mrs. Bell Armstrong is on the sick list
Mrs. Ollie King called on Dollie Tut
tie last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tailor are Wis
iting in Frankton, Ind, this week
There will be an oyster supper at
the church at this place, Saturday
night, February %.
John Fulton spent Sunday with
Verge Fulton and wife,
Marvin Cobine and James Cobine.
from near Fountain City. visited with
George Armstrong and family, Sun
day.
Several from this place attended
lodge at Webster Saturday night.
Mr.. VIM. Cheesman and wife. of
Centerville, and Mrs. Ella Potter of
Richmond, visited at VIM. Culbertson's
Sunday.
Fred Reynolds from near Fountain
City. visited friends and relatives here
last week.
Mr.. Wesley Walker is preparing to
enlarge his house. this spring.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
EMPEROR PRESENT
At THE OPENING
German ReIchStag Begins Bus
mess at Berlin by Listening
to Speech of Ruler.
HE TALKS OF PEACE
PRESENT AT THE SECOND CON-
FERENCE TO BE HELD NEXT
MONTH AT THE HAGUE.
Publishers Preest

Berlin, Feb. Emperor William
the speech from the throne. Referring.
to the foreign relations of Germany
and TO international peace, he said:
The general political situation entities
US to the assurance that peace viii
continue to be preserved. Ny govern
ment maintains with our allies our
old, heartfelt relations. In regard TO
the approaching conference at The
Hague, the emperor said: Follow
ing the suggestion of the United
State and the proposals of Russia, |
have accepted an invitation to the
second peace conference at The
Hague, which. in view of the results
of the first Hague conference, will be
expected to develop further the laws
among the nations for the good of hui
mainly and of peace"
The emperor announced the intro,
duction of government measures il
parliament, among them the supple
mentary budget for expenses in Ger
man Southwest Africa on which the
reichstag was dissolved, and meas
ures constructing the projected rail
road from Hetnanskop to Kubub, de
velopment of other lines of communi
cation with and in the colonies, es
adjustment of a colonial ministry and
indemnfcation of farmers of German
Southwest Africa, who sustained loss
es as result of the rebellion in thai
colony. The emperor said he hoped
considerable reduction of the num-
Der of troops in German Southwest
Africa, would soon be possible as
there are only a few rebels in the
field
Referring to the elections the EN-
peror stated that the healthy spirit in
town and country asserted itself and
checked the socialistic movement,
subversive to the state and society,
and that it is the purpose of the fed
Grated government to continue the so
cial work in the spirit that animated
the emperors illustrious grandfather.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
RAILROAD NOTES.

The report recently filed by the In
diana Union Traction company, show
ed that the gross earnings of the
road and it's subsidiaries for the year
OF 1906, was 81 ,943 ,101, > an increase of
S420,s72 over those of the previous
year, while the net earnings are
shown to be $947,835, gain of $22, 1886
Guy Scott. engineer of maintenance
of way of the Richmond division, has
returned to this city after short bus
mess trip to Chicago.
The fight for the carrying of the
United States mails from points west
of Chicago, between the Rock Island
and Burlington route, has been settled
in that the government awarded the
contract to the Burlington.
Yesterday was homeseekers' excur-
sion day on the Pennsylvania, and half
fare rates were offered to those per-
sons who wished to go to the south
western states. Ten people left
Wayne county yesterday for points in
Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. The
majority of them journeyed toward
Texas, however, as there seems to be
some loadstone in that state attracting
northern homeseekers. The home
seekers excursions are run on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month
Harry c. Starr, vice president of the
C.. c. & l.. railroad, with headquarters
in Milwaukee, is expected in this city
Sunday to visit his family.
The railroad department of the Y.
NJ. c. A, gained thirty-three new as
sociations during the last year, 1926
new members and 80 buildings, valued
at $742, 400. Four of these structures
were on the Pennsylvania lines west.
being built at the aggreg gate cost of
$3.50. 600
The popularity of the new interline
interurban tickets being sold at the To-
cal station is evinced by the large de-
mand for them. Travellers can Sc
cure round trip or one way tickets to
any point located on interurban lines
in Ohio or Indiana
1t is said that the Central passenger
association, of which the Pennsylvania
railroad is member, will soon lower
all passenger rates in the territory un-
der its jurisdiction, to two cents a mile
whether the several state legislatures
take action upon the matter or not 1t
is thought in local railroad circles that
1t will be only the course of time until
all the states in the middle west will
have two cent laws.
Mark Eagan, chief telegraph line
man for the Richmond division has re-
turned to this city after spending few
days with his wife, who is i'll in hos
pita1 in Cincinnati.
Geo. r. McCarren, travelling freight
agent of the Nashville, Chattanooga
and ST Louis railroad. with headquar-
tiers in Louisville, KY. was in the city
yesterday, comforting with local Penn
sylvania freight officials
W. c. Shannon. travelling freight
agent for the Merchants and Miners
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
A FIGHT WITH PiTTSBURG.
Panhandle Objects to Paying the In
creased Assessment There.

The Pennsylvania railroad company
is in state of revolt against the city
of Pittsburg, the home of the general
offices, and one of the biggest legal
fights in the history of railroads and
cities is promised The city assessed
the railroads right of way in Pitts
burg at S7.000.000, making total ad
vance of just S13,000,000 on the value
of all the Pennsylvania railroad prop
erty in the city of Pittsburg, recently
assessed. The railroad company says
it will pay s6,000,000 of the increased
asse ssment, but has served notice up
on the city that it will not pay the re-
mainder, and has requested the city as
SCISSORS to make separate assessment
sheets. for the remainder of the 3d.
600, 900. in order that the railroad may
carry the matter to court.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
JOIN RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Twelve Traction Employees Become
Members of new Organization.

A number of traction officials of the
Indiana interurban lines, were in this
city last night to interest local inter-
urban employees in the Northwestern
Mutual Relief association, an organiza-
ton composed of four hundred Indiana
traction men. Twelve Richmond men
Joined the association. The object of
the organization is to protect the en-
ployes of the traction lines. by issuing
sickness and accident insurance Of
certain amount for stipulated monthly
dues. The association is patterned
after the Pennsylvania railroad relief
fund. The traction association was
formed in Lebanon. Ind. three years
ago, among the employees of the Ind
annapolis and Northwestern traction
line, and has grown since TO enviable
proportions. The association now
has $1,000 in the reserve fund.
Those traction officials here to in
terest the local employees in the asso-
citation were G.. c. Reynolds, general
manager of the Indianapolis and East
ern; G. X. Jefferies, superintendent of
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
ROAD TO BE 5AlLASTED.

Guy Scott, engineer OF the ma1nte-
nance OF way of the Richmond division
of the Pennsylvania and Tim" Mona
mara, road supervisor are at the pres
ent time arranging for the work of bal
lasting the roadway of the division,
just SO soon as the warm weather
opens. All the machinery used in the
work is being thoroughly overhauled.
and the work will start with venge-
ance within few weeks. During the
winter months no work could be done
on the roadbed and it is said that in
several places along the line it is sad
ly in need of repairs.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
DUBLIN.

Dublin, Ind, Feb. 10. (Spl)-Harry
Woods was in indianapolis Monday
The Rev. Caldwell was in Richmond
Monday
Mr.. Sam White has moved into the
Davis street.
business Monday.
The Dublin boys have again started
playing marbles and they can be seen
ON every street playing their little
game of chance.
Dr. George Walton was in knights
town Monda..
Mrs Harry Scott of Centerville is
visiting Mr.. Clinton Ridenour.
Miss Ester Manley has recovered
from an attack of lagrippe.
Warner Walters has returned from
Connersville where he has been doing
some painting.
Charley Herst of Doddridge Chapel,
was here Monday.
The Rev. Mr. Caldwell will lecture
Friday evening at the Universalist
be 1.-The Sunny South The Rev.
Mr.. Caldwell will preach Sunday morn
ing and night, his Sunday morning
sermon being at 1890. Subject,
Spiritual Growth His evening
sermon will be 1.-The Religion of Great
Men as Exemplified in the Lives of
Washington, Longfellow and Lincoln"
The new roof on the Universalist
church has been completed.
Mrs. A. l.. Ayres entertained
Messrs. Alonzo Mason and brother
Ozias. at dinner Monday in honor of
their 18th birthday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Pike of Alynne, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Mason and Mrs. Sam White and
daughter, were also present.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
WILL USE SCREW SPIKES.

burg have sent an announcement to
the section former of the Richmond
and Indianapolis divisions, that the
company will soon begin using screw
railroad spikes instead OF the old fash
Toned nails, in that the new screw
spikes aid greatly in the preservation
of wooden ties and at the same time
hold the rail in more secure position
than the old ones. They are especial
ly useful when trains are running at
nigh rate of speed around curves as
they do not pull loose with the ease
of the common spikes used at the
present time.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
CONSOLIDATION is LIKELY.

Rumor has it in local railroad circles
that it will only be question of time
until the c., G.. e l.. and the Wisconsin
Central railroads, will consolidate and
run through service from Cincinnati to
northern Wisconsin points. A rail
road man of Richmond yesterday said
that he supposed this step would be
taken, as he knew that President Brad
ford was in favor of the union of the
two roads.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
News Of the Railroads
Local and General
nv
Q. OWEN KUHN

the Indianapolis and Eastern: F. D. No
val, general passenger and freight
agent for all merger lines running out
of Indianapolis; F. NJ Hickson, audit
or of the merger lines; w. P. Bailey,
assistant auditor: Chas. Demeree, train
dispatcher for the indianapolis and
Eastern and Will Siebert. train dis
patcher for the Indianapolis and Mar
tinsville traction line
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20

Phone or write card TO the PalI&
dunn Of the little piece Of news your
neishbor told you and get your name
In the news "tip" contest FOR this
week.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
notice.!

All accounts due Zoller & Chaig-
head prior to February 1, may be paid
at No. T. North Ninth street, to James
S. Zoller. 17-3t
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20

Use artificial gas for light and heat
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