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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08

volver from desk and fired. Be
fore the last CLEAN of fire had dis
appeared the man with the gun be.
yOnd the counter had dropped with
seven bullets in his anatomy, while
his partner was sinking down else
where He was seized by the police
and surrendered. The woundet
man was hurried to St. Vincent.
Hospital, while the banker was
placed under arrest. He explained
that for years he has been the recip
lent of letters demanding tribute
while only three weeks ago a dyna
mite bomb was exploded outside OF
the door of his bank and only gooo
fortune prevented him losing $40.
900 which he had exposed there tt
restore confidence. He was also re
leased on his own recogniZance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08

Unless the notes are paid in a CIV
Ell time, the court granting a rea-
sonable time for their payment, the
property will be sold to satisfy the
claims. The legal controversy Will
in no wise affect the Improvements
which are contemplated and are
now under way in this city, an en-
tirely new plant to be established
in this city.
The application for a receiver
ship prompted Judge Trieber to
name Messrs. Bridges and Waters
co-receivers. their bonds were
fired at $4,000, which each receiv-
er readily made.
The application filed in the Fed
eral court was quite a surprise to
Pine Bluffians, as no intimation had
been made here Of any such pro
ceeding being probable. The Off
cials of the Light and Water compa
ny are not the least worried about
the matter, as it is stated that the
notes will be paid and the matter
adjusted
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
BRIDGES WATERS
Are RECEIVERS

Frank G. Bridges, president Of
the Pine Bluff Light and Water
Company, and G. P. Waters of Lit
tie Rock were yesterday named CO.
receivers of the Pine Bluff Light
and Water Company, when appli-
cation for receivership was made
before Judge Jacob Trieber in the
Federal court at Little Rock.
Local representatives of the New
York Trust Company took the in
itiative in the matter by fling a
petition, seeking the foreclosure of
mortgage on the properties of the
company here to satisfy six months
notes, which, it is claimed, are due
and have not been paid. Accord
ing to the petition the trust compa-
ny holds $250,00O in bonds, issued
by the company, and William Y.
King holds a second mortgage on the
plant and also holds $230,000 in
bonds. King is made co-defend-
ant with the Light and Water COM
pany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Two ''Yeggmen''
Shot to Death

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Camden, N. j., March IA pitched
battle between farmers and three rob-
bers was fought along a road from
Fredericktown to Bridgeport today and
resulted in the wounding and capture
of two yeggmen. The third escaped
but is still pursued. The robbers
cracked safes at several points during
the night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
WI Ting Fang
Was Surprised

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Washington, March TT seems
incredible that Japan could have taken
such drastic action reported today"
declared Minister WI Ting Fang, who
reached here tonight. He referred to
the ultimatum delivered at Pekin by
the Japanese government demanding
an apology from China for the seizure
of Japanese vessel in February.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
May NOT ACCEPT
THE FEST CASE

Washington, March An intima-
ton has been received by the Depart
ment of Justice that the Delaware and
Western may not accept the attorney
general S suggestion that a test case
be prepared with coal carrying roads
in order to secure an early ruling in
the Supreme Court on the constitu.
tionality of the Hepburne rate law,
requiring the absolute enforcement
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Secured JeweIry
Valued at $4,000

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
New Orleans, March 7.-Walter Wig
mes. 10; Thomas Carlton, 20, and
James ]. Murray, %, were arrested to-
day charged with breaking into the
home of Laurence Harris, beating
Mrs. Harris into insensibility and rob-
bling the house of $4,000 worth of
diamonds. Harris is agent for the
Western Insurance Company here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Fashionable Boys
in Big Scandals

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Chicago, March Investigation by
houses at the Hyde Park and Wendell
Phillips schools may result in the ex-
pulsion of many youthful students on
charges of gross immortality. Neigh
bors claim that midnight revels were
held in which women participated.
Other more serious charges are made
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08

May l OF railroad and coal operating
interests.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western, one of the biggest owners of
coal property in the total aggrega-
gate of thousand millions of dollars,
SO invested by railroads, and the Phil
adelphia Reading hold charters from
the State of Pennsylvania giving the
right to mine coal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Many Officers
Will Retire

Washington, March Army Of.
ficers do not conceal their fear;
that there will be many retirement.
if the War Department uses it's con.
templated order requiring that al
officers during a three days riding
test shall dismount and lead theil
horses double quick for five miles
even some of the younger officer:
are apprehensive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Japan Demands
Apology Of China

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Pekin, March 7.-Japan's ultimatum
in the matter of seizure of the Steamer
Tatsu off Macao, February Z, by Chi
nese customs officers, was presented
today. The Japs demand that the yes.
sci and cargo Of arms be restored i'm
mediately and the full indemnity paid.
AN immediate apology is also demand
ed
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Cannon County
is for Taft

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Washington, March 7-Greensboro,
N. c., and the county in which Speak
er Cannon was born, was carried for
Secretary Taft in a convention there
today by vote of 50 to %.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
Ohio Committee
Turns Down Bryan

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 1.-THE
Democratic executive committee by
vote Of IS to 10, refused to endorse
William J. Bryan for the presidency
here today. This is considered a big
victory for the Judson Harmon forces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
EVELYN THAW
CRITICALLY i'll

New York, March 7.-Broken in
health over the strain through which
she has passed since her husband,
Harry K. Thaw, shot Stanford White,
and constant worry over the reports
of efforts of her husbands family to
separate her from him, Mrs. Evelyn
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
New York Has
Endorsed Hughes

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
New York, March Gov Charles
70. Hughes was given the endorsement
of the Republican State committee to-
day as candidate for the presidential
nomination. A call for Republican
State convention was issued, to be held
in Carnegie Hall here April II.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
meIIen Goes
with J. P. Morgan

Hartford, Conn, March 7.-Presi-
dent Mellen, of the New Haven road
is to retire to become executive chief
of j. P. Morgan's Pacific systems. 1t
is believed that the Pennsylvania will
try to absorb the New Haven
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08

Thaw is in a serious condition tonight,
a victim of nervous prostration. She
is under the care of DR.. Sillo and
trained nurses are constantly in at
tendance. The physician, while admit
ting that his patients condition is seri-
Gus, believes that she will ultimately
recover
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08
SHOES OF QUALITY.

1t Is always gratifying to realize
that we have made good bargain and
to feel that our money has been Judi
ciously expended
We want all our patrons to have this
feeling about the Shoes We sell them,
for the reason we have made special
efforts to procure the most dependable
Shoes on the market.
Our prices are as low as successful
merchandising will permit.
We want your Shoe business.
LEVERENZ-
SHOE COMPANY. |
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-03-08

N. T. Jenkins has returned from
Lake Village.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26

the rest follow her from the carriage.
Trains are ready to leave for the four
quarters Of the globe; the platforms
are filled with hurrying passengers.
II Is hard to believe Il medieval ven.
delta can be inserted on such a scene.
Barnes. %glancing at his watch, finds
they have ter minutes before the. train
departs: he says cheerfully but hur.
riedly: Look out for the ladies', Ed.
win; III find TomDsOn and the rest Of
the baggage" and goes Off to get the
tickets and make tho necessary ar.
rangements.
But look out for the ladies'" Is
easily said than done.
Three jabbering porters have seized
their hand baggage and are carrying
Il in sections towards different trains
that will scatter the pieces TO the vest
and the Pyrenees. to the east and Italy.
Edwin pursues these; then Enid
gives a gasp. Another porter. calling:
Aries, Tarascon and A%yignOn!" has
pounced upon her special handbag and
Is rushing away with It. Miss An.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26
canes and rug. and I looked rouAd and
shs'd got Il In the necki"

canes and rug. and I looked rouAd and
she'd got Il In the necki"
Not a dagger" shuddsrs Enid. But
a hasty inspection Of Murina's white
throat relieving her. Miss Anstruther
cries: Maud. how dare you use such
ambiguous Americanisms! What has
she got?"
How do. I know? pouts Maud. az.
gressively. She vas too groggy to
speak"
ut cant be paralysis" shudders the
groom, trying In vain to revive Ma
rina.
Not q Bit" answers Barnes, after
hasty examination.
do you think we dare put her on
the train" queries Edwin. a%nxiously.
AS a friend, | would say we must
get her away, but" The American
pauses.
Mercy! You have some news from
Ajaccio?' Enid breaks in, trembling.
mo more news, only II is wise to be
moving on. But" Burton feels the
nuttering pulse Of the bride. but as a
doctor. my opinion Is she must remain
here for n few hours at least. III get
a carriage. Here, Tompson." he says
to the maid who had followed him
from the crowd In the depot, help your
mistress with the grips"
The two gentlemen support Marina
outside the station, and Maud follow
ing, says: Take her to the Grand
our hotel. Mas got lovely rooms there
Eyes, It's only "A short distance" re
marks Barnes, and We can make your
wife comfortable at once"
The whole party soon reach the
Grand hotel ON the Rue Noaillcs. Here
they are received with mixed exclama
lions Of surprise and delight and then
concern by Lady Chartris. Marina
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26

w0S well, you say. only a few minutes
ago and tainted at The railroad station,
What produced il?' cries the English
matrOn, after III" young COrsican lady
has been taken 10 a bedroom and Il
well recommended physician sent for.
Enid staying by n" patient until his
arrival.
Mr.. barnes doesn't deem Il wise to
go into details with Lady Chartris.
You had better descend and make
yourself comfortabl" In the cafe, Ed.
wln," he suggest, Young husbands
are too nervous when their wives are
sick"
Taking Anstruthcr down with him
he whispers: Besides, did you notice
whenever she looked at you she
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26
struthcr flies after him, leaving Maud
and Marina together.
Rest"

struthcr flies after him. leaving Maud
and Marina together,
Five minutes later, Rarnes returns
TO find Edwin supporting Marina.
whose face Is very pane, and whose
eyes are scarcely conscious. Were II
not for the stout arm about her. she
would fail to the platform Of the great
station, under the feet of The hurry.
ing throng.
Miss Chartris Is gazing meditativcly
II her, chewing the blue cnamclcd
knob Of her parasol and furtiyely tuck.
ing something In her glove.
What the deuce has happened to
her." asks the American.
she Is too Ill to speak" answers
the young husband, astoundcd. What
am | to do? We cannot take her on
the train in this shape. She Is absO'
lutely unfit 10 travel She has nearly
tainted again. For Marina's eyes,
seeing Edwin, close again In apparent
despair.
What produced it," demanded
Barnes. she was the picture of
health when ! left her
Here Enid runs up with her repley.
fined handsatChel.
do you know how this occurred ?"
asks Edwin. eagerly.
Not 50 much a6 you do" replies
Miss Anstrulhcr. Maud, how did this
happen" She turns suspicious eyes
upon Miss Cbariris. who cries nervous
ly: "What are You jumping on me
for? was only keeping Marina a
handbag and Umbrella. and I'D vim
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26
"The Devils Bible"

The volume which Is called the
devils Bible ~ In the library Of
the royal palace Of Sweden. II is a
huge copy Of the Scriptures. written
on 300 prepared asses skins. One re.
port says that It took 500 years to
complete this copy. which Is So large
that II has Il table by itself. Another
tradition says that 1t vas completed
In a single night. due to the assistance
Of his Satanic majesty who. when the
work was finished. gave the monk Il
portrait OF himself for a frOn,ispiccc.
The Illuminated likeness OF the devil
still adOrns the front page Of the work.
The volume was carried on by the
Swcdcs In tho Thirty Years War from
a convent In Prague.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26

swooned again. Best keep away until
you learn the Cyvs reason Of this sud
den attack"
DO you think II 10 heart dissase'
asks Edwin, distractedly.
Not the kind you mean. ! can tell
you that your bride Is as normally
healthy as any woman In the world
nswers the American. 1T was some
shock to the brain or nervous system.
| think. Tho question is, what was III"
Can 1t have been anything connected
with that horrible island?" queries ed.
win. a%nxiously.
That I'm now about to attempt to
discover" observes Burton.
Mcditating as to what the blow Is.
Barnes leaves the young English on
Ger and upstairs. to interview
the only witness he thinks available
the adolescent Maud. As he reaches
Lady Chartris' parlor. that lady's door
is slightly open, and words issue to
him that make him pause outside tho
entrance.
Now, Maud" says Lady Chartris.
stcrnly. what caused Mrs. Anstfnther
to faint? You were alone with her"
MA, ] didn't do It! Sure. ! didn't"
falters the girl.
THE truth. or I shall take you TO
my bedroom. You know what will
happen to you there. II you don't
tell me everything" The voice OF
tho mother suggests awful possibili.
tics.
Eyes. ma. I will: I'll tell you every
blessed thing don't look at me that
way. Why. | was Just walking round
with Marina and ! left her for a min.
ute and n gentleman. French and Ital.
ian mixed, said; You are with Madame
Anstru,her?' He stumbled over tho
name, and | answered prOudly-Ma-
rina looked awfully fetching-'You bet.
she's my cousin by marriage Then
he said: Give her this. with my re.
CARDS and handed me n note. Well, I
gave It to Marina and that finished
her"
FINISHED her."
yes, she kind OF read It In two
pieces. First she drew up and looked
likc-like you when you think you've
caught me- in something awful-strong.
savage and horrible. And when she
read the second part, then she looked
like ! look when I'm going To catch II.
And them" Lady Chartris' voice
Is intense with excited curiosity.
well. then Edwin came up and
caught her just as she was going Il
fall on Tho floor Of the railroad
station.
and they brought her here"
rs that ev"rything?"
Amt 1t enough? How should
know anything mOre?"
on" cxclaims Lady Chartris, In ex
IRENE disappointment. A momen,
after she adds, %suavcly: you vii
have no lessons to day. Maud"
"Bnlly," calculates her offspring IN
wild delight; but sets up "A stlll"d how
as her mother continues: You can
spend the day In bed"
FOR what? Handing Marina Il paper
that anybody would give her?'
For running away from your new
goscrncss on the Quai toilette. Miss
Marston reported II. TO bed at once
The face Of the cavesdrOppinG
Barnes becomes gloomy. Here IL Il
witness whose evidence he wants and
isn't going to get, He promptly enters
Lady Chartris' parlOr and says: III
Maudic, run downstairs and I'll follow
you and wen buy some marrons
glaccs together"
Maud Is half way down the first
flight before the last nf Barnes sen
sncc IL out Of his mouth.
Gro Il: rDNTINNED)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26
Takes His Vacation Alone.

and on my brief fortnight's vacation
| need "A change from all that. a com
plctc change. Therefore | so off alone
to the mountains. | fish all day. and
In the evening. dressed In my evening
suit. ! talk with beautiful young wo
men In the hotel corridors. | want a
change. ! get II. and | return home Q
new man, But with the wife and kids
along. I'd return home the same "a
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26
loulcal.

Justice-But why did you arrest tho
man who was run over, and got the
chauffeur?
COpper-This wan wor tn aisicst to
kctch, y'r anner.-Clcycland Leader.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blrSsingto come into their lives, and
to he able To utter these words, but
because Of some organic dcrangc-
mrnt this happiness i, denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prcpara-
ton for healthy maternity il
ACCOMPLISHED by the use Of
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26

When a farmer gets to calling him
self an agricultural you can make ny
your mind that the m"rtLiGr 10 about
To be fOreClosed.--kOse NSlvilla
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-03-26

Tho first virtue is to restrain tho
tongue; he attains true greatness who
knows how tn be silent even when hS
IL in the r~ight.-Cato.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-12-24
Newspaper the cheaper.

"a merchant in one Of the large
Eastern cities" says an advertisers
magazine, composed . circular let
ter recently that looked to him like
a trade-winner. He mailed 10000
copies OF it to a-select list OF names
at an expense of $3.50. The net
profit on the resulting orders was
$3.50. He showed the letter and
the results to an acquaintance In an
other line of business. who persuad-
ed him to print the same letter, word
for word. in a local newspaper. The
newspaper 'ad. cost $124. The
profits on the sales directly attribut-
able to 1t within three days were
$962.5O, with mail orders still COM
ing in at the end OF that time. What
is the moral?" There are several.
The most obvious moral is that the
daily newspaper carries business an
nouncements at much cheaper rate
and with much greater certainly o.
effective delivery than Uncle Sam.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-12-24
DE!!Esi|s RECORDED
In the Office of fhe County
Clerk Here the Last
Few Days.

a a-In5 +
Justice Il. and Perry G. Snsuni. ss-
tate 10 Jahugh r. Nuznm, t,yo-third
interest IN ~ acres. simpson dis.
trict.
Gideon 50 Nuzum. 10 Perry g. Nh
znni estate. 10 Jahugh N,izum, one-
third interest IN 20 acres. simpson
district
shinnston Land 4 Improvement
company TO G! A. Short. I lots. chy
district. n
Dominicls afezzo to Catherine Meg
70. one lot. Coal district
George w shuttleworth to W. r
Mcwhorter. . lots. Broad Oaks. city
Charles +. Randall to George +
ana Sarah G, Randall. one lot
Shinnston.
Capitol Land Company to Mary g
Fox. lot, Northivcw.
T 4. Wallis to Ida r. Flanagan
one-half interest in lot. Glen Elk.
Coda p. Harvey to benjamin r
Heldreth. "a "a acres, Eagle district
Pine Grove Mfg Land and Imp
Company to g: H, Kidd. 9 lots. Ncfsi
View.
II. F. shnttiewortK 70 Grover 6,
Snyder, j lot, Broad Oaks. Clark dis
trict.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-12-24

The garbage question Is one that
has not glver the present ely adj
ministration the slI ghtest concern. 50
FAR as any outward manifestation IS,
asthere has been no such mantesta.
ton.
Many citizens pay to have their
garbage removed but whittier they
know not. The fact that sone drive
on the Glen Elk bridge with gar
,bage and throw 1t over does not dis
turb the city administration. The
additional fact that there Is lot OF
1t lined up along the Elk creek banks
In other parts OF the city does mot
move the administration to action.
1t Is hoped the city health Officer
will report on the subject Ut the mex;
meeting Of the council and that that
body VIII insist that the executive de-
partment take such action as will
break up the habit OF dumping gar
bage on the creek banks.
The crematory is operated for the
disposal OF garbage. See that the
garbage goes there.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-12-24
Is! @
10 Hold Out 10 the sast Isl
the Decision AT Big
Mass Meeting.
SOME SIGN THE seal Is
In Other Sections But All the
Five Factories Here
Are Still Idle.

k Although there were some pretty
warm discussions a, ths Dig mass
meeting heia Sunday afternoon for
three hours In the Grand opera
house by glass.worke % this els.
Grafton. Fairimont MorsantoBii.
Vest Union and Weston, yet al dc
conclusion OF tho debate II waa do
cided to hold out for the new Dat
scale. Thus. the. shutdown o. che
plants Is continued.
All Ave plants In the city hayrs
closed. the Adamston and Lafayette:
plants falling into line with the Tn-
ma, West Fork and Peerless.
AS prvIously announced the man.
Eufacturers win hold meeting Ia.
Columbus tomorrow 10 discuss TIE!
situation All tho clarksburg plants
win be represented. ~ ~
y Cleveland. 81. special says: Slx
of the largest window glass com
paniesS In the country have signed the
new scale providing Tor ss per
cent increase In the pay Of glass.
| workers. according to IN announce
ment this afternoon by President
Faulkner Of the glass.workers uni-
4 on. Many other glass companies are
expected to sign the scale soon. II Is
Believed that the result OF this moyS
VIII be an Immediate advance OF pay
Ito all glass workers.
I The pfntfts nj tvhirhi thn; r,cxs, as,s, Ii
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-12-24
BalIoting IL Maryland. !

AZ recent banquet In Baltimore,
prominent Republicans further re-
gsclyed to rise up and crush the pro
posed Acknowledgement amendment
the Democrats Of that state are try
ing to carry. II the proposed amend
ment will work the injustice that oo-
tanned at the last election Ia Mar,
land. all fair-minded men VIII hope
the Republican, there Will be sue.
eessful in their efforts. The peopl.
do not rule in Maryland as they
should; at least there were $4,000
votes cast at the last election that
were not counted, according to the
statements Of prominent citizens
there who are in position to know.
Outsiders have Witnessed the spec
stacle of the Republican presidential
candidate receiving majority OF the
popular vote Of the state but prac-
.tically losing the electoral vote,
which Is q demonstration that there
- something materially wrong with
Maryland's ballotlng system.
The proposed Acknowledgement
amendment has been cunningly de-
vised by astute and inscriptions
men to perpetnate their control Of
the state, according to the statement
of Attorney General Bonaparte, in q
letter read at the banquet. 1t would
make Maryland a onc-party state
and destroy the Independent vote.
That would be most unfortunate
thing for Maryland, for ne state
possesses a large number o. inde-
pendent voters. as has been -hown
in recent elections. 1t would be
nothing more than plain casa of
grand larceny. Surely the people Of
our fair sister state should secur"
their rights and free themselves
from the thralldom of Democratic
party usirpation; and pretty good
way to do it would be to cast BAL