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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
LID OFF IN WINDY CITY

Chicago, April 1o,-It is per-
 sistently reported here that, follow
 ing the inauguration of Fred Busse as mayor today, the anti-fight lid will be taken off in Chcago and that six-round contests on the Phil adelphia no-decision plan will here
 after be allowed The word has already been circulated in a quiet way and several aspiring pugilists have arrived here in the hope of ar ranging matches Chicago fans have been deprived of the game for so long that even pugilstic second- raters are assured of a good piece of money as their share of the gate receipts. The promoters are now arranging to secure some of the best talent in the country and eX- pect that the Windy city will soon surpass Philadelphia as the center of the boxing game in this country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
FIGHT CARNIVAL
 AT TONOPAH

Tonopah, Nev., April Manager Mike Riley's greatest pugilistic show on earth is billed for the Casino Ath- letic club today, with a matinee this afternoon and the main performance tonight The principal event of the night session will be the bout between John Willie. the Chicago light heavy weight, and Mike Schreck of Chicago. The encounter will be at catchWeights and to a finish. If the dope of the sagebrush sports is to the good, it will not require many rounds for Mike to finish Willie. The Chicago man is d big, clumsy boke, built somewhat on the lines of an elephant. and is in none too good condition Mike and John met in Salt Lake City in the fall of 1905, and the referee smashed all Records by making three decisions. Mike claims to have won on a foul but John does not share this opinion. Abe Pollock of Denver will referee to- nights mill
 At the matinee this afternoon Phil Knight and Percy Cove will fight for the alleged bantamWeight champion ship of the United States Lee Fland- CTS and Kid Parker will meet ill the prelmnaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
LEGAL FIGHT OVER
 A DOCTORS BILL
Doctor Lillian G. Higginbotham Sues Creed Caldwell to Recover $9O Al. legged to Be Due For Pro-
 fessional Services.

The suit of Doctor Lillian G. Hig- ginbotham, an osteopathist, against Creed Caldwell, ill which Mrs. Higgin- botham sues for $90 alleged to be due her for professional services. will be called in the Jefferson circuit court this afternoon.
 The suit was taken to the circuit court by the plaintiff, she not being satisfied with a judgment for $40 which was given her in local justice court several months ago. The al legged professional services we're ren- dered for Floy Caldwell, a daughter of MT. and Mrs. Creed Caldwell, some months ago. Attorney Caldwell claims that Doctor Higginbotham is not en- titled to recover anything for such services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
CROWDS AT FIRST
 BAPTIST CHURCH
Reverend Walker Preached Scvera! Interesting and Beneficial Sclv- ices at That Church Sun
 day-Today's Sermons.

Sunday was the best day of the revival at the First Baptist church. In the morning Reverend Walker preached on "Committed to Jesus. In ,ne afternoon he addressed a large mass meeting of men, and al night the two large auditoriums were crowded and many were turned away. Not even standing room could be had in the building. His subject fast night was ''The New Birth" and the speaker was at his best. At the close of the service large number accepted Christ and eight united with the church. Altogether there were some thirty or forty professions of conversion yesterday.
 This morning Reverend Walker spoke especially to mothers. and the church was filled with an eager throng of ladies, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy the sermon. Rev erend Walker will continue to preach every morning and evening this week. The sermon tonight will be more especially for young men,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
RICHARDS FAMILY
 TO RETURN HERE
Trainmaster at Cotton Belt Shops to Move His Family Back to Pine Bluff ShOrtly-Have Many
 Friends Here.

E. Richards, who was recently ap- pointed trainmaster for the Cotton Belt here to succeed F. s. Stimson, will move his family back to Pine Bluff within the next few months. They are now on a large fruit farm in Texas, which was purchased by MT. Richards while the trainmaster on the Southern division with headquar- ters at Mt Pleasant.
 MT. Richards was for several years trainmaster here and he has many friends who will be glad to learn of his return to this city. The coming of his family is also awaited with eager anticipations by their friends. Mir. Richards is recognized as one of the most competent men in the employ of the Cotton Belt company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
2 = q . . 2 F = F = . SOCIETY NOTES. *
 * ! + * I. + !, + + < 4 $ !
N Tacky Party.

\ tacky party was given by Mrs. Y. l.. Thomas Friday night for the little folks, al her home, No. 1301 East ihrd avenue The tets en- joNed themselves muehly. Prizes were given to Henry Colburner and Eva Hendricks for being made up" the tackiest. Refreshments were served. Those present Were: llen4N Colburner, Paul Bluercck, Fred Waskaski, Earl Piper. Sam Hall and Willie ShinnaiI, Annie Blue rock, Katie Blueroek, Ethel Chal- fant, Eva Hendricks, Dora Sinnall, Hattie Fisher, Mabel Short, Mary Brinkie, Katherine McCuin, Lorna Moore and Mary Borecky. Mes danes Hall, Bluerock and Chal- fant chaperoned the little ones.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
FEW NOW THIS.

* \ well-knOWn specialist has * stated that Kidney and Bladder * Troubles of all Kinds a3e in near " ly every instance readily relieved
 " by taking few doses of the fol- * lowing simple homemade mix * ture:
 % Fluid Extrlct Dandelion, one # half ounce; Comromd kar@on. * one ounce; Compound Syrup Sar- ;: saparilla three ounces. * The dose is q teaspoonfuI after * meals and at bedtime. These in
 * gradients can be obtained at any * good pharmacy, and are mixed l,N < shaking well in q bottle. Vic x tims of Kidney, Bladder and Uri-
 * nary diseases of any kind should * not hesitate to make this prescrip-
 * ton up and try if. t comes high * ly recommended and doesn | cost
 * much to prepare.
 * If not troubled now, save this *fOr future use.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
ETIFF TOOK
 A NON-SUIT

n-suit was taken ill the case B. Burnett, administrator. Msthe Knights of Pythias sOlored, which was called in 6erson circuit court this E It was dismissed without so Burnett sued the lodge 0 alleged to be due on all Sent policy carried by
 Hunter, a negro, who died |5. 1905. Judgment was se- 6uSa lower court and the suit Bled. It was contended by & officials that Hunter was |Dod standing in the order time of his death and pay policy was refused.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
DENVER WRIST
 LING BOUTS

Denver, Col, April 15.-What should be one of the speediest wrestling bouts ever pulled off in Denver is schduled for tomorrow night by the Denver Athletic club, when Mike Dwy- CT of this city will meet Dan Mcleod of Ottumwa, la, in a catch-as-catch- can encounter. The contest will be decided by the best two out of three falls. Mcleod is one of the best wrestlers in the country and recently defeated Charley Hackenschmidt. Hack has also been bested by Dwyer who is the champion wrestler of the Rocky Mountain district.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
HOTTIE BYRD
 1 A FAIDE TODAY.
Ied to Harry H. Cau2hman, pninent Memphis Hardwood at Noon at
 Sa Lakeside Parsonage.

tes Lottie May Byrd, daughter HI and Mrs. Dan Byrd, was ,ilyH married today noon to ry H. Caughman of Memphis, \. formerly of Columbia, $. C.. x wedding took place at the eside Methodist parsonage, Rev d w. C. Watson, pastor of the eside church, officiating. lSs Byrd and MT. Caughman Accompanied by relatives and
 Intimate friends. Miss Byrd Httractively attired in a going Hgown of gray broadcloth. with and shoes to match. The Wpair left immediately after Nremony for Memphis. their fu- nome.
 E#Byrd is member of one of gHlnff's most prominent fani= NShe is highly accomplished fass|a large following of friends sdmirers. Ir. Caughman is 6e. haraWNd manufacturing
 yss3 in Me .nphis. He is young ofssterling worth and unusual
 IE TN ability and his people are
 ently connected with South
 history.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
E. M. c. A.
 E CIRCUS 3

I'll the numbers in the Y. M. |htry circus to be given May Fsby home talent. The circus
 Forest park and will be a &e-ring country circus from nish. The opening number 2lite spectacular, requiring 1 100 performers.
 Never clown acts are to oe MHarry Stewart in his h1gh Noff; a night in bug house;
 parted hero.
 Fill also be plenty of aerial
 lar work besides the ground
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
ALABAMA PLAYS
 LOUISIANA

Birmingham, Ala, April 15.-The baseball team of Atlanta university begins a series of three games With the University of Louisiana on the campus at Tuscaloosa this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
ABLE TOOK
 \ IN A DESERTER

ble c. A. Butler of New
 hs in the city on his way
 he Rock, where he took hton, a deserter from the Barracks, St. Louis, to
 an H. Roots. Butler ar hunton on the Brunson this county. He received bn from St. Louis that he his neighborhood and his bowed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
SQUARES COMES
 TUESDAY, MAYBE

San Francisco. April 15.-Bill Suuires, the Australian heavyweight is one ol the passengers on the steamer Venturia, which is due to arrive here tomorrow. San Fran cisco promoters and fight fans are preparing to give the would-be champion a hearty reception.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15
LOST, DIAMOND RING.

Lost on Monday on Main, near Sec ond, a lady's diamond ring-about 3-1 karat: ring plain. Liberal reward will he paid if returned to McGaughy Hardware Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15

Purify the blood and put the system in order for summer work by using at this time a short course Of Prlcklv Ash Bitters; it is the greatest bloof, purifier on earth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15

Mr. and Mrs II, C. Landon of Chicago, after a pleasant visit here with Mrs. Loetzerich and son, Frank, leave today for Teyas. where they will spend several months and later go to California
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15

.Doan's Ointment cured me of ec- zema that had annoyed me long time The cure was permanent - Hon. s. w. Matthews, Commissioner Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15

es the bowels, promotes easy movements, cures constlpa- h's Regulets. Ask your drug lem. 9 cents a box.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-15

For sale-5O0 loads of d.rt delivered to any part of the city Merchants Transfer Go. Both phones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
Gus srHIsMAE HURT.
Was Thrown From a Buggy Sunday
Morning Lighting on His Head
Making a Bad Scalp Wound.

Gus Steinman In company with
Henry Stewart had started from Mr..
Steinman's store to his father house
In North Mexico when the horse be-
came frightened and began to run
North on Washington street. Mr.
Steinman In attempting TO Jump from
the vehicle was thrown to the pave
ment his head striking the curbing
injecting an ugly scalp wound. For.
tunately no bones were broken and
Mr.. Stelnman is lucky TO have escaped
without a more serious injury. The
wounded man Is confined TO his room
and thought somewhat bruised and
sore, is resting well to-day.
Mr.. Stewart remained In the buggy
and after an exciting ride the horse
ran into q chain at the hitchine
racks, and was stopped. Mr.. Stewart
was not hurt but the horse received
several minor suits while the vehicle
was tourn up considerably.
Both men are very fortunate to have
escaped 30 we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES.
Played at the Grand Saturday Even
ing to a Good Audisnce-A Spleen
did Production.

tbs appearance OF LottieBlair Par.
ker's delightful play, "Under South
ern Skies wa played to q good au-
dience at the Grand Saturday evening.
This is an event that is always looked
forward to with an interest by the
theatre-goers OF Mexico
This company is a large one num-
bering twenty-seven people. The
scenery was beautiful, everything used
In the representation, being owned by
the company.
The costumes are quaint and pretty
the gowns being OF airy summery
goods made In the fashion Of 1875
which Ia the period OF the play. A
Halloween celebration during which
o pumpkin dance is introduced, was
one OF the lively features of the per-
Torrance, which always delights the
audience.
Beautiful Southern melodies we're
introduced throughout the play with
great effect. The story Of the play Is
both strong and interesting, and is
relieved with much comedy which is
contributed by the darby servants,
and by their masters and mistresses,
who are OF the southern aristocracy.
"Under Southern Skies'' is one Of
the best successes Of recent years, and
is always presented in a f~irst-class
manner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

Mr.. Wright Addressed the Church
Members Monday Afternoon and
to a Large Audience Mon
day Evening.

The Rev. Frank Wright addressed
the church members Monday after
noon. The burden Of his talk being
soul winning He made the Christians
duty 30 clear that there is no mistak
ing 1t. Mr.. Wright sang two beauti-
full solos, THE Homeland" and II
VIII Meet You There.
Monday evening the church was well
filled regardless Of the stormy night
The sermon was directed to 8 inners
and the text was Luke 1924. Strive to
enter In at the straight gate; for many
say unto you will seek to enter In and
shall not be able".
The Minister hurled some sledge
hammer blows at the pleasure, loving
church members. At the close OF the
sermon he sang that soul searching
hymn, shall You, Shall L." Services
each afternoon at 300, and each even
Ing at 1880. Everyone invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
SKINNER ITEMS

Russell Squirting is finishing up his
corn crib by putting a shingle roof on
1t.
The debate at Bryan school house was
we'll attended and . bowling success.
Bryan locked ''horns'' with central on
the question resolved "That Column
bus deserves more honor for discover
ing America that Washington for de-
Tending it, Bryan won honors by
holding up Columbus.
Thanksgiving union services held
at Ovliet was well attended. Rev. Tay-
lor Of Long branch preached the SER
mon.
Jack Pulls is In our midst again. He
spent the last eighteen months In Col
orado and Western Nebraska.
A singing will be bad at Bethlehem
Saturday night, next at $50.
Rev. Joseph Sternmemge,of Sturgeon,
filled pastor Kings pulpit Sunday. BE
made a good impression.
Prof. Il. Dickerson was the guest Of
b. T. Bruce Sunday.
Uncle Henson Squirting rented the
widow Grant Spurling's farm on
Range line road for the coming year,
Frank weiman was on Chicago
market Dec. 2, with a two load con-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
SANTA FE.

Mr.. Claude wilson made business
trip TO Perry Monday.
Miss Mary Wilson visited Strothel
friends last week.
Messrs Ed Hendrix and Perry Davis
Fred Quisenoerry, Jim Camplin ant
Or. Baker made a business trip t0Mex-
leo last Thursday.
Roe Peak while bUtchering Satur'
day cut his hand very bad.
Miss Fay Bates went to Hannibal
last week to purchase Christmas
goods.
Mrs. Leander Heckart went to Perry
one day last week.
Miss Myrtle Levick and sisters, Of
Laddonia, visited their sister, miss
Addie Levic, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. George Lamasters, Of Washing
ton, returned home Thursday.
Mr.. Dan F~leming's new house Is
completed.
Miss Magic Drake was on the SICK
list last week.
Mr.. John Heller and wife.of Molino,
spent one day with home folks last
week.
Miss GenIa Carter entertained at .
social Saturday night. Light refresh
ments we're served. All present re-
ported q fine time.
Mr.. Tom Davis and Mrs. Annie
Melson,Lo of Moline, we're married at
Mexico Wednesday by Rev. A. A.
Wallace, We extend our congratulate
ions.
Miss Mammie Dull spent Sunday
with Gertie Davis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
sOUTH BENTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Housemau spent
Thanksgiving with Albert Williams
and family.
r. o. Guthrie bought Of Albert
Williams Two loads of corn at 400 a
bnshel.
Brown Owen is visiting home folks
this week.
Porter Water sold bis surplus corn
TO Alb Harrison.
Mrs. +. A. Owen Is quite Isick with
grip.
r. o. Guthrie visited home folks
near Rowena Thanksgiving.
Judge Douglass Is now occupying
his new house in Benton.
Miss Ida Lowder Is visiting in Mex
leo.
Hugh Williams attended the fun
eral Of his nephew, DR.. Hamilton, al
Harmony, Thursday.
DR.. Geo. Hamilton, Of Colorado, died
last week OF pneumonia, and his body
was brought here and buried at Har'
mony graveyard. He leaves q wife and
children in Colorado and many rela
tives aud friends here 10 mourn hi:
loss
Mrs. John Clark is III.
Mrs. Kinslow, Of Texas, is the CUES
Of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Mcclure
Jim Hamilton, OF Colorado, is her,
visiting friend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

ALONG the line of local officers en-.
forcing TIE law Governor Hughes Of
New York say: No system Of govern
ment is complete unless means are
provided for holding public officers to
strict accountability ard for enforing
the discharge OF their obligations.
We have q variety OF pEosisions to
this end, ranging from impeachment
to summary removal. We have par
ticularly the necessity Of enforcing
the accountability In the case Of local
officers. Local administration is
closest to us. Local administration
Is by far the most important admins
tration, although too often not so re-
garded. II we have local affairs man
aged in a pure and capable manner,
we may be lure that the higher Offices
will be well administered, for vigilant
citizenship begins its work at home.
or the highest Importance are the
provisions for enforcing the account.
ability Of local officers. The greater
part Of administration is local. 1t is
that which most closely Affects our
Immediate interests. II local admin
istration in our various communities
is pure and capable there will be no.
difficulty in securing the proper con-
duct OF. higher office, for vigilant citi-
zenship begins it's work at home.
The local officer is elected by the
majority Of the local community, but
be is not the officer OF the majority.
He owes to all the citizens faithful
according to his duty. The
minority cannot quarrel with the
choice Of the majority, but the men
selected BY the majority must do their
duty. The majority have no right 10
keep In Office a feithless official. In
accordance with the plan adopted 10
state, the constitution provides
for the removal by the Governor, upon
charges and after a hearing, Of speci-
fed local officers elected by the people.
And statutes have provided similar
methods Of accountability in connec-
zion with various local officers not
mentioned in the constitution. In
acting In such matters the Governor
exercises an extraordinary power, and
bis exercise Of it is not renewable.
And this power is to be exercised by
the Governor upon charges and after a
hearing. Thus the quality OF the ad-
ninistration Of local officers lies with
The citizens u the community. They
will have good or tad administration
IS they insist on the former or are
content with the latter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

PRESIDENT JoHN W. MILLION, Of
Hardin College, Is q memberso ~ a COM
mlttee, published elsewhere 10 the
Ledger, TO meet in washington City,
d. o.. Tuesday, December II, 1907.
The object OF tails committee is TO or
gsnlze the Baptist Layman's mission
AIRY movement, which is attracting at
tention throughout the United States.
A large meeting is planned for Mexico
sometime during 1908.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

1T certainly is not difficult to make
q mistake with the Morse code. the
dot and dash system" said Mr.. John
Ardron, c. B.. who has lately retired
from the post Office. Il remember one
amusing mistake being made, where
9 noblemln, having gone into the
country. wired to his valet in London
to the following effect; Send M din
box The message was delivered 20
the valet In the following words:
Lend me ten bobi'"-From T. p. o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
THos FUTILE INJURED.
In Attempting to Alight from a Nov
ing Train Was Thrown to the
Platform at Wabash Sta
tion Sunday Night In
iuring His Cheek.

Thomas Tuttle who resides two and
one half miles northwest Of Mexico
had his cheek bone badly bruised. II
the bone not broken, Sunday evening
as he was attempting to alight from
Wabash train No. 81 due here at Gal
p. m. on Sunday.
Mr.. futile had boarded the train to
assist his daughter, Miss Eva, with
her baggage. she returning to Benton
City, where she is teaching school
near that place. He states that he
did not know the train was moving,
and In getting of fell on his face with
the above result.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

THE executive committee OF The
anti-saloon association OF Audrain
county has deferred the election OF
local option In Mexico until IL may be
clearly shown that the liquor laws
that we have now can be enforced.
1t is claimed that liquor is being
openly sold in the dry towns OF
the county. A law and order COM
mittee has been appointed to act In
conjunction with the executive COM
mittee OF the association.
This committee expects TO get busy
at once and results should follow. ln
the meantime the organization will 10
az sctiss and earnest way push the
campaign is Mexico. and the question
will be submitted to the voters asIsoon
as possible after the city election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
ProoNas.

Drunkenness lie on the decrease
In America. Profanity is on the In
crease. There are far more smokers
than there were 40 years ago, and not
one hundredth as many tobacco chew.
ers. Politeness in public places has
become one OF the lost arts. The chill
dren are smarter than they used TO
be, and a great deal porter. We have
more young people who can play the
piano or violin. and fewer who can
spell" The above is the verdict de-
iiTered on the present generation by
q New York clergyman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
paul weber. with the ~assistance a

Paul Weber, with the assistance Of
his gasoline machine, took Jerry Der
mody, dix Georgy, Warner Williams
and Buddie Howe down near Benton
City this morning to hunt the frisky
squirrel and have a good time. 1t is
to be hoped the boys will not become
"about half sick'' and fall out OF the
big motor car and lose a foot or ear.
Most oil of this jolly bunch are dyed
in.the- wool Prohibitionists. DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

+. Il. WRIGHT, tine Indian evange-
list, is conducting a protracted meet
ing at the Presbyterian church at
three o'clock 10 the afternoon and at
7:3O at night. Rev. Mr.. Wright
breaches the good old-fashioned reli-
vlon. He believes 10 the salvation OF
sinners through the blood Of our Lord
and Sas.of Jesus Christ lie Is not
only on effective preacher, bat q line
sinOer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

Byron did his best work In the dead
Of night, as did Poe. Rosseau wrote
early in the morning, and lie Sage at
midday. villehardouin rose before
daybreak and wrote till late at night.
and Demosthenes passed three months
in a lonely cavern by the sea study
ing and trying to overcome the DO
fscts in his voice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12
THIS DATE In HISTORY"
December 10

le53-Meeting Of the first General
Assembly Of the people Of New York.
177S-John Jay Of New York elected
president OF Congress.
i795-Oharles Lee Of Virginia, be-
came Attorney. General Of the United
States.
1si3-zschariah Chandler. u. s.
Senator from Michigan, vas born.
Died Noy.s1, 1879.
1ST7-Mississippi admitted to the
Unton as the twentieth State.
l833-Jamalca abolished slavery.
lS4S-Louis Napoleon was elected
President Of the French.
ls7l-Alarming Illness OF the Prince
Of Wales, now King Ed ward VII.
lS77-Osman Pasha surrendered
with his entire army.
lss5-Willian 0. Bradley inaugural
ed as first Republican Governor OF
Kentucky.
SsS-Wiiliam Black, English move
list, died. Born 1s41.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-12

MILLER and Knox counties Missouri
both went dry saturday. Fifsy-seyen
counties In Missouri are now dsy'
This shows clearly that the heart Of
the people OF Missouri is being arous-
ed, which means that the taxpayers
will not be In favor Of licensing an evil
in order TO secure q little revenue