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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Charges Made
Against Railroads

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Washington, June 13.-The Missouri!
Pacific Railroad Company and the
Gould system are charged in a COM
plant to the Interstate Commerce
Commission with having given re-
bates direct during the past six years
to the T. H. Bunch Company of Lit
tie Rock, Ark, aggregating in value
100000. The complaint was made
by the Brook-Rauch Mill and Elevator
Company of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
The Florida Stood
Well the Test

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Fort Monroe, June ia minute
examination this afternoon of damage
done the monitor Florida by tor
pedo shows it to have been purely
local and had the vessel been in bat
tie it could have continued fighting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

John 7. Lipscomb returned Satur-
day afternoon from Pine Bluff, where
he had spent three weeks the guest
of his grandmother, Mrs. Core. He Is
slightly improved in health.-England
democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Confederate Dies
While Bathing

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Savannah, June 13.-Gen. Peter A.
S. McGlashan, a veteran of the Con-
federate army, was drowned late this
afternoon while bathing at Tybee
Beach.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Ladies Pumps

In the past the objection to Pumps
was the fact that they would not stay
ON.
We beg to announce that we nave
succeeded in getting a Pump that Will
stay on. Made in patent, with hand
turned sole. either with Brass Buckle
or Patent Leather Bow.
This is a very handsome shoe, sule-
able for any dress occasion.
$500 PER PAIR.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SHOE co. q
MAIN STREET.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

Milford Dreyfus is improving and
will soon be able to leave bis bed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
 OF RAIL ROADS CONDEMNED

Chicago, Oct. 5.--AddressinE large meeting of railroad employees to- day. Vim. c. Brown of New York City. Senior Vice President Of the New York Central Lines condemned Vim J. Bryan's advocacy of Government own ership of railways.
 Two years ago Mir. Bryan travelled abroad. and he surely must have learn ed something of the railroads in Flu rope" said MT. Brown. He must have learned that while the fare in the United States is 24 per cent less. the pay of the engineer and trainmen is IT per cent. more than that paId abroad It is strange that Mir. Bryan did not find this out and tell us some. thing about 1t. He could have learned that the engineer who pulled the train from London to Liverpool was paid S2 while the man who runs the en- zine from Boston to Albany. about the same distance. received S7 SO. The engineer who runs the train from Lon don to Edinburgh receives $6, while the American engineer running from New York 10 Buffalo, distance only forty miles greater, receives Sf6.64. The pay of American conductors. fremen and trainmen are proportionately high
 "If in England they have not got Government ownership, Mir. Bryan could have learned that the railroads of Prussia and most of those of the German Empire, are owned and oper- ated by the State and the Government specifically prohibits employees from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
GREGGRECOMMENDED
Fes8 OFFICE IN ORDER OF RAIL-
 ROAD CONDUCTORS.
RepFeseutatlves from FOrty-F1Ve Di" visions of the Southeastern
 Branch of the order Meet # In BlrsninghaEa.

.a A -
 Rlrn1ihRhafn. Oct. Speeia v e- For Che purpose of considering Ben- sral conditions and also to present a name to the, naffonaI organization for honors in the way of grand chief oniee. representatives from .forty-nve diVis- ions of the Order of Railroad Conouc- tors met In Birmingham today in con- vention
 When the meeting was called to order 1t was announced that representatives were on hand from thirty different divisions of the order in the Soutn- eastern territory, and that forty-five divisions had signihed intentions of participating in the business for which the meeting had been called. George w. Evana of Atlanta. was selected Tor presiding officer. while w. G. Thomas or Birmingham kept the records.
 The number of visitors present was large and all gave the strictest atten- tion to the business that came up. Great interest was manifested in the order by all and the fact sthat the Southeastern territory was entitled to some honors was the general belief or all. Committees on Resolutions and for other work were named and they got busy at once.
 The Ideal divisions entertained the visiting brethren nicely throughout the day. Several of the delegates de- eided to remain over in Birmingham until tomorrow.
 Resolutions were adopted recom- mending to the Grand Division that the office of fourth yice-President be created. and that Thomas Gregg of Roanoke, Va. be elected to the posi- tion. There were considerable discus- sion during tho convention.
 The ladies' auxiliary entertained with A banquet at the Hillman Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
DUKE OF ABRUzZI.
Question of His Departure for America
 neveIOpn q Mnnin.

Question of His Departure for America
 Develops Manin.
 Turin. Oct 25.-The Duke of the Abruzzi is still in Turin, and the ques- tion of his departure for America has developed a kind of mania among the residents here.
 Even the most insignificant incident is interpreted, according ao the wishes of the observer, as strong presumptiVe evidence that the Duke is either about to take his departure or else Is soon to rejotn his ship. Ee appears in na- val uniform; immediately the report spreads that he has abandoned the idea of going to America, as he is evidently about to resume his duties on ship board. The following day he appears in civilian dress and takes his meals at a restaurant; immediately the con- clusion is reached that he is about to leave the city, having closed up his house. Those who see him daily, while claiming complete ignorance of his intentions, do not believe that he in tends to leave for the United States for some time at least.
 But 1t Is certain that there Is fre- auent exchange of cipher telegrams between him and King Victor Ennan nS : ueI and his elder brother, the Duke or Aosta. Special messengers have also borne many letters, showing mat me- gotiations still are going on with re- gard to his marriage with Miss Elk ins This morning he visited the Queen Dowager at her chateau at Stipugini and remained with her for consider . able time. The Duke then returned here, appearing to be greatly cast down. He retired to his apartments and did not appear again during the whole day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26

pie realize that he was a great bull wark on more than one occasion. in standing up for their school interests. I shall always be glad that 1t was my privilege to help him in serving this interest"
 The death of Mir. Robinon comes as great personal loss to Postmaster J. P. Dtmmick of Montgomery, who was at the State University with the young Mobilian.
 T loved Mouse Robinson for his many fine qualities" said Mir. Dim- mick last night At school we re- garded him as the brightest man there His subsequent career. full of success, was a great pleasure to me and the thouaAnds of friends who admired
 Col. Harry T. Shorter. brother. in-law. of Governor Jelks. and who also was a schoolmate of Mir. Robin son at the University. was at the Union Railway Station to take train for Mobile to see Mir. Robinson on business when he heard the news of his death. ,
 'aThis news almost Stupehes me" said Colonel Shorter. "It Is hard 10 believe. MT. Robinson appeared to be the happlest man in Alabama when I saw him last week. He was one or the most cultured men l ever Knew and was a loyal friend"
 These are only a few expressions on the death of Mir. Robinson heard III Montgomery last night. The news was not generally known.
 Many of the close friends of MT. Robinson are out of the city. None was closer to him that Gen. w. w. Brandon. State Auditor, who is speak ing for Bryan in the West, an honor which. incidentally. had been offered to Mir. Robinson by. Chairman Mack. of the National Democratic committee, but which he had been compelled to decline owning to his professional
 spIendld Public CnreeS. Mir. Robinson first came to Mont gomery as a member of the Legislature l of lSs6 His father had served in that body many years before him. The young man had just completed his law course and was little more than boy. His first speech in the Legislature at- tracted widespread attention. Ills language was forcefuI and polished. His boise, enunciation and self confid- ence were perfect. He was picture squs figure.
 Members Of the Legislature soon came to recognize him as one of the ablast and safest members of the law l making body. Before .he end of the sesslon his ~ounsel was sought and he commanded great influence. Since this time the career of Mir. Robinson was watched with interest
 He was regarded as a possibility for the Governors office and time and again 1t has been said he would nliti- mately represent the First District in | Congress.
 But Mir. Robinson had practica Fly retired from politics. He enjoyed a law practice, one of the largest in Mobile, and 1t was said that he was so happy and contented at home that he | could not be induced to seek public 1 office that might take him elsewh ere
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
TAFT IN NEW YORK
READY FOR LAST LAP OF CAM
 PAIGN.
S.x. he Haa CanpaiKned in Twenty ouc statea and Expects to Carry All of Them Except Solid
 Rnueh

New York. Oct 2s-William H. Taft reached New York at 6;15 o'clock to- night from Gary. Ind, where he closed the campaign In that state last night
 The eighteen hour journey afforded ths candidate complete rest from talking. Upon arriving. he said he felt In first class physical condition, although somewhat hoarse.
 Henry W. Taft met his brother at the station and took him to his resi- dence where he will spend the night.
 The first lap of MT Taft's eastern camuaign will begin tomorrow with a run to New Haven. Conn. which will begin at I0:30 o'clock. The Taft special will again be in New York at 4:so o'clock and in the evening, MT. Taft will address a meeting in Brook lyn ming to take a brief rest.
 q have campalgned In twenty-one states" said MT Taft tonight. T ex- pect to carry all of them with the exception of those south of Mason and Dixon's line. and possibly Mary land and Missouri. The situation looks better than at any previous time and 1 shall enter upon the last lap of the campaign with a great deal of interest and enthusiasm"
 The Journey from Gary to New York was made without incident
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
USE ENTIRE NATIONAL
 GUARD IF NECESSARY

organizing to procure better wages or better conditions of work.
 The late Peter Nj. Arthur, who was the Grand Chief of the Brotherhood O. Locomotive Engineers. declared that If any railroad employe wanted 10 try Government ownership for a while. all he had 10 do was to enter the army for three years and his experience would be similar to that under Government ownership.
 Mfr. Bryan stands for Government ownership with all its woes for the empioye, while Mir. Taft stands for the continuance of private ownership with wise. conservative but practical and comprehensive regulation. In the Ann Arbor injunction. in regard to which so much has been said, Judge Taft. while condemning that which was clearly in controvention Of the In" terstate commerce law, gave to organ. ized labor It's magma charta by clear- ly defining its legal position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
Fires Bullet Through His
 Brain. TRAGEDY IN MOBILE
 SHOCKS ENTIRE STATE No Cause for the Rash Act Is
 Known. Major Robinson Was One of the Most Brilliant Lawyers of Alabama and the Idol of Mobile County Demo-
 eraey.

Mobile. Oct. 25.-(Special.) )--Mator Edward M. Robinson, one of the most brilliant lawyers of the city and of Alabama, and man known through out the State as an orator, suicided at his home on Government street at { o'clock this afternoon by firing bullet through his brain.
 The first shot missing it's mark. but the man bent on ending his life. fired another shot. the bullet crashing through his brain. death resulting in a short time. Even to his wife. his mother. his child. his most intimate relations and friends. no cause for the rash act Is known. After par taking of dinner he was in the back yard playing with his wife. formerly Miss Olive Barker. daughter of Post master P. D. Barker. and his little child. Leaving them he went up stairs into his room and stretched himself across the bed. Presently a shot rang out and Mrs. Robinson rushed to the room but before reaching the door. Major Robinson fired another shot, it crashing through his brain. It is thought he missed with the first shot and shot a second time. accomplishing his purpose.
 He was at the Athelstan Club all morning and early part of the after noon talking with friends and reading the papers and to those induiring as to his health. he assured them that he was feeling we'll He went to his home only to eat his dinner and end his life.
 Major Robinson was one of the best liked and most prominent public men in the city or in Alabama and his death has cast a gloom over the entire city.
 He was the idol of Mobile county Democracy and the best known elo- quent orator in the State He gained national renown by his speech of pre- sentation of the silver service to the battieship Alabama and immediately became a prominent figure in State polbics He served as a member of the State Legislature and was men tioned this year as a formidable can didate for Governor. He served in the spanish American war as captain of Company c, End Alabama Volunteers. and was made major of the battalion on the reorganization of the military forces following the war. His course through the University of Alabama. which he entered at fourteen. was a series of remarkable achievements
 In Mobile he has been elected "a av- cry oftice to which he aspired. He married the daughter (: Frelate ID. Barker, present post master of Mobile and leaves a fife and one child. HIS military record is a brilliant one and his political affiliations have been un- deviatingly with the Democrats.
 ne was born at Stockton. Ala, in CIVIL war. He was the leader of To- cal social functions and prominent in fraternal and secret orders, During 1sOl-O2 he was president of the alumni Of the University of AIab-ma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
SHOCKS MoNTGoa1ER1ANs.
FFaends of Mir. Robinson ExDrens nee,
 Sorrow.

@EAeAaA OF MT. Robinson Express neen
 News of the tragic death of Hon Edward M. Robinson, of Mobile, carried sorrow to many hearts in Montgom- cry where Mir. Robinson had hundreds of warm. personal friends.
 Having served his county two terms as member of the Legislature, and having been a frequent visitor to Montgomery. he had a wide acouafnt- him admired his fine qualities of per- son and of mind.
 It was near nightfalI before the news of Mir. Robinson's death reached Montgomery. Some of his close friends were notified by telephone. The news travelled fast and in the downtown streets many expressions of sorrow were heard.
 MT Robinson was best known in political circles. Although he had re- tired from politics his practice as a lawyer often took him 10 the State Capitol. and every official in the old building felt a close bond of friend ship for him.
 No State official felt greater sorrow at the news than Capt. A. c. Sexton. Deputy Insurance Commissioner. and Commander of the Alabama Division Sons of Confederate Veterans.
 "This news shocks me beyond ex- pression," said Captain Sexton. "I loved MT. Robinson. He was an ad- mirabIe young man, a talented young man, and one who was sincere in hia public service.
 He took an active part in the work done by the Sons of Veterans. He was on the program to deliver an address at our reunion next month in Mobile and I looked forward to hearing him with rare pleasure. He was one of the most finished speakers In the State. |"
 Dr. W. H. Sanders. State Health officer. whose home is in Mobile. was dumbfounded at the news.
 "why. this is terrible" said Dr. Sanders. MT. Robinson enojved the admiration and esteem of the entire cit- tzenship of Mobile. I doubt If there was a more talented and cultured young man in Alabama He was able. pos sessed brilliant mental capacity and was one of the most promising young men ever knew"
 Work for Mobile Schools.
 Hon. ". H. Seymour. State Cotton statistfcian. who served in the Leg islature with Mir. Robinson, said his death was a great loss to the State.
 Mobile County never had a repre- Hentative," said MT. Seymour. who served his people with more fidelity than MT Robinson. had the pleasure of enjoying his friendship and sym pathized with him in an of his work for Mobile. I doubt if his own peo-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
oRvILIE wRIGHr REcovERs.

Washington Oct 25-orvllle Wright the asroplanist who narrowly escaped death il the accident to his aeroplane during q flight at Fort Myer Va. five weeks ago. will soon be able to leave for hls home at Dayton, Ohio.
 His most serious injury was a broken thigh and the splint was removed from this today. It was found upon measur- ing the left leg the one injured that 1t Is but a quarter of an inch shorter than the other. An x ray examination of the fracture showed that the knitt- Ing of the broken bones has been per- feet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
PERSONAL LIBERTY DOCTRINE
Eenrst Speaks at German Reception nt
 Hotel AHtOr.

Kew York, oct, 25-A throng of several hundred Germans. members of the Germans Independence committee Wm. R. Hearst and the leading candI- dates of the Independence party, spoke in favor of the personal liberty doct rlnes which the committee stands for at a reception in the Hotel Astor to- Jay.
 MT. Hearst said that while he waa iu favor of personal liberty he did not think that the ide1 of personal liberty should be associated with excise and license. He said that he did not see why innocent outdoor sports should be poisoned by gambling any more than the Germans glass of heer should be poisoned by Prusslc acid.
 Thomas L. Hisgen. In his speech. ra- ferred to the fact that hIs parents were born in Germany and then recited a poem In tferman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
rnrlr AInre Arrenta.

Reelfoot Lake. Oct. 25.-Forty-tour more prisoners. including two women. were brought in today as the result or the murder at Walnut Log last week of Captain Quentin Rankin by masked night riders.
 Tn addition. seven others. including one woman were arrested by the troops, but paroied. Among those arr rested are William Pratt. hotel keep CT al Samburg. and well known. J. D. P. Carpenter. Union City attorney. who Colonel Taylor charges, wrote the let- ter to Taylor and Rankin which was instrumental in carrying them on tha prewer a s0-year-old farmer, his wife and son. Aside from the arrests, the day passed quietly with the troops in the disturbed regtSh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
YOUNG GIRL KILLED
JUMPED FROM HORSE AND BROKE
 HER NECK.
Miss Kate Wood a Pupil Oc Centre High School Ia Kf-- l In a Peculiar
 Manner At Centre.

Centre Oct 25-(Special. )-Miss Kate Wood, a pupil at the county Sh school was killed late yesterday afternoon while out ..orc back riding.
 She became frightened at the horse's movements and jumped of. She landed on her feet but fell backwards and her neck was broken. Her death was ul- most instantaneous and occurred in a few steps of J. M. Pridgen's residence. where she was boarding. She was the daughter of G. w. WooC. of Key, and one of tho brightest students in the school.
 Mrs. Kate Duke, wife of W. z Duke, died at her home near town yesterday afternoon after brief illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
KILLS HIS BROTHER.
4 Boys Prank Ends Fatally In Penn
 syIvanla's Woods.

Harrisburg. Pa. Oct. 25.-Alber Bell a 12-year old school boy. was shot and instantly killed by his 16-year-old brother. Raymond. while hunting in wildwood Park late Saturday after noon.
 With the brothers on a hunting ex- petition were three other boys. one of whom. without saying anything to any one. slipped a cartridge into the rifle which was the only weapon they had. Later on, Raymond plaS- fully pointed the rife at his brothAr and pulled the trigger, and the youth sank to the ground with a bullet tp his brain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
AT LINCOLN's TOMB.
Eugene Y. Debs Delivers EuIogy OS
 AInEa zzra.al nEa.lAana

Springheld.t Ill. Oct. 25.-When Flu gene V. Debss Socialist candidate for President, arrived in his Red Special" today he requested that without delay he be permitted to visit the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
 Standing by the sarcophagus of Bin- coin, surrounded by group of Social ist candidates for state offices. from Governor down, MT. Debs delivered an eulogy of Lincoln. When introduced to a large audience at the courthouse this afternoon, MT. Debs was termed the Abraham Lincoln of modern times. Mir. Debs declared that the slave power which loathed and de. spised Lincoln. was no more heartless than the power of capitalism. which today holds the workingman of the nation in bondage"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
FATALITIES OF STORM.
Fearful Tales of Hardship are T0ia.
 by the Survivors.

Medicine Hat. Saskatchewan. oet25-s The first trains to reach Medicine Hat slnce Mondays snow-storm arrived from the east last night
 Riders got in from the regior stretching south to the United States border with fearful tales of hardship created by the storm. William Mitchell after riding since Wednesday. arrived today from his ranch. sixty miles south of here. and reported the second fatality as result of tho recent storm. Donald Cameron. sheep herder with two other. were caught in tha. storm. They were forced to leavt their sheep to perish and seek safety for themselves. Cameron. however, be- came exhausted and died. After belns sixty hours without sleep or nourishf ment the other two then reached tht ranch in safety.
 It is feared that many other herderi have perished. Three thousand sheet were driven by ehe storm into Afan1 Islands lake and only three hundred were saved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
RIOT IN ST. LOUIS.
TWenty-ilve Men and Women and Two
 Policemen Injured.

St. Louis. Oct 25-Twenty five men and women and two policemen were injured several seriously this after noon in a riot that followed the ar- rest of Wm. Sarkes for fighting.
 The struggle took place in the Greek eolny at Second and Plum Streets. The mob demanded that the two police men release the prisoners. The officers fired into the crowd. but this did not stop the onslaught. Finally a riot cali brought endorsements and the rioters were dispersed. A dozen Greeks were arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
Cancel. All pntes.

Nashville rem. Oct. 25.-Governor pstteraon tonight announced that he had cancelled all speaking dates Tn his campaign for reelection ana VIII To,ya region. where the recent night rtder outrages have occurred. He will return to the scene tomorrow morn ing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Oct. 25.-FOr Alabama, Fair Monday and TuesdnyG Hght va- riabIe winds.
The Globe-republican., 1908-11-12

A small lot of ladies' suits carried
over from last year. They are Of plain
and fancy mixed worsteds. Made in
good staple styles. They retail from
$40 to $40. We have divided them into
two lots as follows:
$40 to SIS suits 60 at $3.9S.
SIS and $40 values at suit $6.9o
rs petticoats, in black only, M
SIPS values, sale price. ......,...,..., ~
Petticoats made of imitation heather
bloom, come in all colors, ellQ
value $1.50. Sale price. ~i''o
Genuine heatherbloom petticoats, in
blacks and all colors. embroidery
flounces, regular price $2.75. solQ
Sale price. ........~..." %I''o
Chiffon finish taffetta silk petit.
coats, in black only, value s170
SIS. 40. Sale price .............. %''''
Guaranteed silk petticoats in emo
all colors, value $6. Sale price S4.'o
Soft finish taffetta petticoats, come
in all new fall shades, value eIIQ
SIS. Sale price. ...................." %T'ao