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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
SOUTHERN LOST MONEY.
Hard Luck Tale at Hearing of Rate
Case

Washington, Aug. 27.-The hearing
of the North Carolina rate case before
Master in Chancery Walter Montgom-
cry was resumed al the Southern rail-
way offices yesterday and Comptroller
j. H. Plant of the Southern railway
occupied the witness stand throughout
the day. The testimony was maze or
railway statistics bearing on the vari-
Gus phases of the cost of operation
and earnings of the road. 1t dealt
mainly with the higher cost of opera
ton in North Carolina than in other
states
Mr. Plank stated that the total cost
of operating of the interstate pas
senger traffic for the year ended June
80, 1906, was $2,426,415, and the total
earnings in North Carolina were ST.
971,O3S, a net loss of about $455,000.
The average passenger traffic revenue
per train mile, he said was 90 cents
while the earnings, including state and
Interstate and mail express were $1.31
per mile.
What was the minimum cost of
earning one dollar in North Carolina
on interstate passenger traff1c?"
"The minimum cost of operation in
earning one dollar on the interstate
traffic was $0.S995. That represents
the cost of earning one dollar on in
terState business in North Carolina
for the fiscal year of 1906, exclusive of
taxes or betterments or interest on
investment
Mr.. Plant said that so far as he
had been able to determine, by a care
full examination, the cost of opera
ton has been greater in 1907 than in
1906. in both freight and passenger
business. During the last nine months,
Mr.. Plant indicated, the operating ex-
penses of the system had increased to
such an extent that the expense of
earning a dollar in North Carolina
now was 90.53 cents
Under the old rates, he explained,
the road would have $17O,766 remain
ing on its intra-state traffic. Under
the new rates and conditions the mini
mum reduction of revenue to the road
would be $239,375 without computing
any interest or dividends or taxes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27

and in the west particularly On the
other hand, the advocates of the new
laws point to the returns and declare
that they furnish fulhllment of their
predictions that a reduction would
stimulate travel to such a degree that
the roads would be gamers rather
than losers.
Whichever may be right, the fact
remains that thus far, as rule, earn
ings have been as great, if not greater,
than those of previous years, and in
face of this fact the courts are not ex-
pected to hold that the new laws are
confiscatory in their nature and to en-
join their enforcement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
TWO CENT FARE HERE TO STAY.
Because of Increased Business Rail-
roads Are Up Against 1t.

Passenger officials of the western
roads rapidly are settling down to the
conviction that 2-cent fares are here
to stay, and that they will be unable
to make such a showing as will in
duce the federal courts to continue
the injunctions, even where they have
been issued restraining the enforce
ment of the new rate laws. During
the summer months there has been a
phenomenal increase in passenger
business, so that the revenues derived
therefrom will be equal to, and in
many instances will exceed, those of
last year for the same time.
Officials are positive in their asser-
lions that the lower rates have had
little or nothing to do with increasing
this business. 1t is due. they say. to
the phenomenally good times that
have obtained Throughout the country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
Historic Black Walnut Panel

In the new house now being com
pleted by ]. A Jonas is a little panel
of black walnut. the lumber of which
was sawed by E. n. Morrill, at his lit
tie mill near the junction of Walnut
and Mulberry creeks. and served as
part Of the old frame court house
which was built by Sam Wade in the
summer of 1859. When the court
house was torn down J. d. Blair
bought it and built the house with
part of this old lumber. that Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists are
unanimous in the conclusion that the gen.
orally accepted limitation of human life
is many years below the attainment DOS
which the race is now possessed. The
critical period. that determines it's dura-
ton, seems to be between so and SO; the
proper care of the body during this de-
cade can not be too strongly urged; care
Iessness then being fatal to longevity.
Natures best helper after so is Electric
Bitters, the scientific tonic medicine that
revitalizes every organ of the body. Guar
anteed by all druggists. 50c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
TUCKER WANTS CONTROL.
Uncle Sam Oil Creditors to Name a
Trustee Today.

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 27.-The
creditors of the Uncle Sam Oil COM
pany will meet in the federal building
today to elect a trustee. H. H. Tuck
er, jr., will make a strong fight
through his representatives to regain
control of the company by obtaining
the election of a trustee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
Gaynor Is Let Out.

States circuit court of appeals has or
dered Colonel John F. Gaynor, under
sentence for the Savannah harbor
frauds and in Jail here pending ap-
peal to be allowed to visit Indian
Springs for the benefit of his health
which is failing under confinement
Colonel Gaynor will be accompanied to
the springs by two deputy sheriffs and
will bear the expense Of the trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
TO GIVE TUCKER A CHANCE.
Uncle Sam Oil Company Trustee to Be
Appointed Later

Kansas City, Aug. H-Judge z. T.
Hazen, referee in bankruptcy at a
meeting of the creditors of the Uncle
Sam Oil company here Monday, an
nounced his intention not to appoint a
trustee to take charge of the company
until there was an adjourned meeting
at which H. H. Tucker former secre-
tary and manager could be present.
Tucker will be released from Leaven-
worth jail September 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
seventy Per Cent of Town Burned.

Hakodate. Island of Yezo, Japan,
Aug. 27.-Fire broke out this morning
i nthe f1imsy native structures of this
seaport and before it could be got
under control nearly 10 per cent of the
CITY was in ashes. The flames spread
with such rapidity that all efforts of
firemen were defied. With the excep-
ton of the American all the consulates
were burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
Passed a Saw to Jail Bird.

Thad Smith. who was in the city
Jail for drunkenness, broke Jail and
escaped Indications show that he was
aided outside as well as being passed
a saw and other tools to work with.
He has not yet been located. He
claims to hail from Missouri.-Belle-
Vile Telescope
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
WICHITA PRINTERS STRIKE.
Men on the Eagle Go Out But Recon-
slider and Return.

wichita, Aug. 27.-The printers on
the Daily Eagle struck here last night
over the change of foremen of the
composing room. A. J. Johnson, for
many years with the paper as fore
man, was succeeded by George Sem
ming. The printers refused to work
under the new foreman. The officers
of the International Typographical
Union advised the printers to go back
to work until the matter could be ad-
justed and they returned to work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
OIL FOR FUEL IN MEXICO.
It'll Be Used in All Locomotives on
Mexican Central.

Locomotives on the Mexican Cen
trail road rapidly are being converted
from coal to oil burners. More than
5000 have thus been converted, and
the work is being pushed with the
greatest possible rapidly All the
new locomotives ordered by the road
are oil consumers. 1t has been de-
cided to use oil as fuel over the entire
system, and storage tanks are being
constructed at all division points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
Civil Service Fxaminations

Washington, Aug. 27.-Civfl service
examinations for clerks and carriers in
postoffices will be held at Chanute,
Kan. September II; at Junction City
and Fort Scott, Kan, and Kirksville,
Mo, September IS, and at Leaven-
worth, Beloit. Girard and Abilene,
Kan, and Independence, Mo-, Sep
TENDER 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27

Jonas has just replaced with a new
one. this piece of walnut forming part
of the house all the time and now after
4S years service it is polished up fine,
in keeping with the balance of the
house finish and starts on a new
career with beauty much admired
HiaWatha World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
Fourth Alfalfa CroD O. X.

Scion Gray told the Bulletin that
his fourth crop of alfalfa is ready to
cut and it is the best of the season
This gives over six tons to the acre, at
81 a ton makes a fair return on land
that can be bought for $50 an acre.
Sterling Bulletin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27

ing they would help with his sight
when he realized the sight was gone.
He was brought to town and taken to
DR.. Wuttke for examination. 1t is yet
too early to know if the blindness will
be permanent-Halstea Independ-
ent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27
Suddenly Stricken Blind.

Robert Sturdy was stricken blind
while out in the field yesterday morn
ing. He tried to reach the barn and
run into a hedge fence but finally got
there and tried on his glasses, think
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27

time to time some phase OF the alleged
versy concerns William Rockefeller years
whereabouts
zines and
him. during
~0"1'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-27

Just why the increases were made by
the former lines no one here is able
to say, other than that "they need the
money and that booze and beer will
stand it,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
WHY so WEAK?
Kidney Troubles May Be Sap Your Life Away-Pine Bluff Fl
 ple Have Learned This Fact

When a healthy man or woma gins to run down without app cause, becomes weak, languid pressed, suffers backache, head dizzy spells and urinary disol look to the kidneys for the cause all. Keep tn kidneys well and will keep you well. Doan's K Pills cure sick kidneys and them well. Here is Pine Bluff money to prove it.
 John Osborne, carpenter, of
 ,st Sixth avenue, Pine Bluff,
 7s: Both myself and wife u
 eat deal of Doan's Kidney Fl
 1fered of and on for several !
 ith pain and soreness acroI e4aall of by. back. When I lifte thing or stood and attemp straighten it aggravated the | and I often felt as If my back fall apart. Procuring 8 Doan's Kidney Pills at Mann-Ta ley's drug store I was astonis the relief obtained from them. remedy is certainly worth mending. I am glad to advia one afflicted as I was to use Kidney Pills" For sale by q l| erS., Price 50 cents. Foster-Mi Co.,. Buffalo. N. Y.. sole agents f. United States.
 Remember the name-Doanst take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
OFFICIAL COUNT
 IS CORRECT
Result of the Election For Prescott. ing Attorney of Eleventh Judi. cial District No Longer in Committee "Sights
 En-"

In the recent primary election, conceded that Judge w. D. Jones had been elected prosecuting attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District, by a large majority, there were some who were disposed to criticise the action of the committee in their official re- turns.
 The Graphic representative felt that there had been some error in the official returns in view of the fact that some of the precincts which had reported election results several days previous to the official count, reported mo election" on the day the count was made and because, very evident now, the returns as first sent in were incorrect.
 To thoroughly investigate the mat ter Graphic representative went to the office of Secretary w. B. Sorrells yesterday and requested that he be permitted to see the official certifi- cates as sent in by the various judges and clerks who served on election day. MT. Sorrells stated that he was only too glad to show the certificates, in view of the fact that some seemed dissatisfied with the Committed e's work. The certificate of every pre- cinct in which elections were held were shown. They were written in ink, signed by all of the clerks and judges in each instance, and the doubtful ones, who inspected them are thoroughly convinced. that the of flcial count was correct in every de- tail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
BRANCH NORMAL
 OPENS TOMORROW

The Branch Normal College, the state school for negroes, begins it's
 thirty third session tomorrow. No attention will be paid to the exercises of Labor Day, but the college will open as heretofore on the first Mon- day in September.
 As is we'll known Professor Isaac Fisher will again head the faculty as principal. All the other members of the old faculty, together with one new teacher, will assist in the work. The prospects for a successful year are very good. Citizens of the town have given the school beautiful United States flag, 8 by feet; and flag raising will be new feature of the school execrises this year. Several other new features, Professor Fisher states, will be added to the school during the year and will be mention ed later.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
ACCIDENT ON
 MAIN STREET

The trolley of street car on South Main street came of the wire at 12:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and by some means the trolley got caugh, on the wire, and about fifty feet of l: was torn away from it's fastenings The car had a large number of pas sengers on it at the time the wire broke, and it was miracle that they were not injured. It fell down in front of the car and as the car welt some distance on before the motor man stopped it, the passengers thought that it would be swung back on them.
 A number of them jumped from their seats to the ground, while the car was going at full speed, but none of them were hurt.
 The damaged wire was repaired as soon as the car company could get its repair wagon to the scene Of the accident.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
J. ED FRANCIS
 ASSISTANT CHIEF

,~ Deputy Constable J. E. Francis has been appointed night chief of police to act during the absence of Evan Parnell, the regular night chief. MT. of deer hunters, and will be gone for about ten days. MT. Francis has been chief deputy constable under Consta- and a half years, and is we'll known as a terror" to all criminals. He still holds his position under Constable Stewart, and is performing the duties of both offices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
MADE WAY WITH
 PICNIC BASKET
Two Negroes Found Guilty of Petit Larceny and Given Heavy Pen. alty-0ne Sent to County
 Farm.

/ For stealing a lunch bascket, in which there were dishes, tableware, napkins and the remains of a picnic dinner, Wiley Hampton and James Jones were found guilty of petit lar ceny in Justice J. P. Knox's/ court Friday afternoon. Jones was fined $10 and twas given 30 days on the county farm, while Hampton was fined $1OO and sentenced to the coun- ry farm for 6 months.
 The little daughters of Messrs. Os. car Brewster, Edgar Brewster, Scott Winters and J. l.. Julian planned a picnic for last Thursday, the affair tn be held in Jones' Park. The little la dies had most enjoyable time, and after they had eaten their dinner, they went off to engage in some jul venile amusement, leaving their baSk- cts behind them. While they were gone, it is alleged, these negro boys took their lunch basket, and pre- ceeded to have a feast off of the "leavings.' But it is claimed that they were not satisfied with the din- ner alone, but also took the basket, and all that it contained.
 The little girls were much dis tressed when they found their basket gone, but it was returned to them by the officers when these negroes were arrested.
 Hampton has appealed his case while the other negro submitted meekly to the decision of the court. He was taken to the farm Saturday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
COTTON RECEIPTS
 EXCEED 95,000 Cotton Season of 1906, z Closed in This City Yes terday and Estimates Show Big Receipts
MORE THIS SEASON
Free Ferry. North and South Rail- road, New Wharf Will Be Attrac. tive-Last Years Receipts Broke Record For Several Seasons.

The cotton season for the year 1906-07 closed yesterday, and the books of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade, in which is kept the amount of cotton shipped to this city, and the weekly movement, were closed yester- day afternoon. The cotton receipts during the past season were heavier than they have been for several years before.
 Secretary J. L. Caldwell of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade estimates that the crop of last year will far exceed 95,000 bales. This is the heaviest fo, some time, and with the free ferry. new wharf and the new North and South railroad there seems now to be no limit to the amount of cotton that Pine Bluff will handle. There is a large amount of territory tributary to this city, and all the cotton that is raised in adjoining counties is shipped to the markets of Pine Bluf.
 This city for several years has had the first bale of cotton to be produc- ed in the state, that is, it has been shipped to this city to be placed on the market. The free ferry, which will be established over the Arkansas riv- CT at this point, will be established in few days, at least by the time cotton begins to come in, and this will influence a great deal of the cottor raisers who have been shipping else. where. The prospects for a large cotton crop next year are very pro- pitious, and this next season may be a record breakery
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

at II o'clock on The Mission of the Church. and at s D. m. the Epworth League will hold an open meeting, at which time there will be special mu- sic Solos by Miss Ellie Reeves, Messrs. J. s. Harnett and s. c. Far rar and music by the choir. At 3 o'clock the funeral of Jacob Cling rich will be held in the church by the pastor, assisted by Reverend R.. w. Mckay of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
MRS. MATTE CULLE1
 SUES FOR DIVORd

Alleging desertion and non.sl port, Mrs. Hattie Culley, wife of \ liam Culley, a former restau,l keeper of this city, but who is 4 living in Louisiana, brought suit the Jefferson circuit court yesterl for divorce. Mrs. Culley says | were married in Pine Bluff on vember 2, 1905, and that they li together until June, 1906, when
 husband took leave and has D away from the city ever since,
 fusing to support her or return h.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
First Baptist Church

The pastor, Reverend Ross Moore, will preach at both hours of service. Subject Of the morning sermon, "The
 Labor Question Settled" Evening subject, "The Vicanous Death" Sum- day school 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. z D. m. All are cordially invited to wor- ship with us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

Miss Sadie billiard, who has guest of Judge and Mrs. "A. B. and family for the past few day
 turned yesterday afternoon t home in Texarkana. Miss Dillar' be welcomed to this city at a1 ture time by the host of friends
 she made during her stay here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
Lutheran Church.

The Evangelical Lutheran Trinity church, 1120 East Sixth avenue. Ger man services 10:45 a. m. English ser vices 7:30 p. m. Sunday school 10 a. m. After the English service the voting members of the congregation will meet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

c. H. Triplett, daughter, Miss Es- ther Triplett, and son, Arthur Trip
 lett, have returned from Manitou, Colorado, where they spent several weeks for their health. Miss Esther, who was quite sick previous to her trip, has entirely recovered, in fact all were much benefited by the va cation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

Harry Woodbridge left yesl afternoon for Hamburg, wherl will visit his grandfather and relatives for a few days. HeI return to this city shortly an1 soon afterward leave for Fayetq where he will again enter the| University.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
Ohio Street Baptist Church.

Pastor Sam H. Campbell vii fill his pulpit at both hours of service Morning subject, "The Christ.F;lied Life, a Mystery" Evening subject, "Demonized Men" You are cordially invited to all the services at this church. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at II a. m. and g. p. m. B. Y. P. U. at p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
First Methodist Church.

Sunday school at the regular hour. Services morning and evening oy the pastor, Reverend T. Y Ramsey. Morn ing subject, An Unfinished Letter Evening subject, Good Works. All are cordially invited
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
Carr Memorial Church.

Services at First Ward schoo, 3alid- ing at II a. m. and 7:45 D. n1. held by the pastor, Reverend McClintock. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. The Wo- mans Home Mission Society will meet Monday at 2:30 D. m. at the par. sonage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

Circuit Judge A. B. Grace, Prose cutting Attorney w. D. Jones, Court Stenographer H. L. Sternberg and Attorney w. B. Sorrells will go to Star City tomorrow to attend a ses- sion of the Lincoln circuit court. Judge Grace will hold court there about one week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
AT THE CHURCHES.
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Christian Church.

Sunday school 9:45. Morning sub- ject, Secondary Religion Even ing subject, "Men of Iron.'' Reverend c. c. Cline pastor Everybody cor dially invited to attend all services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

As tomorrow is Labor Day, all the banks of the city will be closed on Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
Lakeside Methodist Church.

The pastor of Lakeside Methodist church will preach Sunday morning
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01
Christian Science Service.

1OS Pine street. Sunday Il a. nj. subject. Man" Reading room same address. Visitors welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

Born, to MT. and Mrs. w. M. Worthen Friday, a girl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-01

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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-03-05
SHAW, WOR[D-FAMOUS
(RI(KETER, IS DEAD

Cricketers all over the world will
regret to hear of the death OF Alfred
Shaw at the age of G5 years.
Shaw was one Of the best proies.
slonals that ever followed the Eng
lish game, and i is doubtful II there
ever was a. player who was keener on
the game, lie, became noted while
playing for Motifs county, and from
1871 to 1881 he played for the Players
in the graat annual match In which
the pick Of the English professionals
contest with the gentlemen, or anna
teurs. In 1887 he retired from the
Motifs team. but seven years later he
went back into first-class cricket as Il
member of the Sussex team. At that
time he was SO years of age, but I'm.
ished the season with the remarkable
record of 40 wickets for an average
of IL runs, and in the same year, In
a game In which the opposing team
scored 356 runs, he took seven wickets
for go runs, almost half of the overs
he bowled being maidens.
Shaw was always a fair bat, but he
preferred bowling, and made such Il
study of It that he was one OF the
most scientific trundlers that ever
played In England.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-03-05
GOLFERS ELECT OFFICERS
.: 3: %

The annhal meeting of the Homo
lulu Golf Club %as held last night, n
large number OF the members being
present. The most important bust
ness Of the evening was the election
of officers for the coming season. The
following members were selected:
Captain, Frank Halstead; vice cap
tain, NJ. Il. Jameson: secretary, ID.
W. Anderson: treasurer. II. II. Wal
ker: executive committees: all the Of
fcers ex ofIicio, ]. d. Gaines, J. d.
McInerny and Il. .. White.
a resume of the events in goliing
circles for the last IL months was
read and the reports of the officers
submitted. The report of the treas
rurer showed the club to be in good
condition financially. %.