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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10

One Of the larSeS insurance deals that ever took placain Arkansas was consummated Tuesdts sin this city, when the Travellers Fire IlMrance Company Of Pine Bluff. reinsurd all of its bus Iness in the HOma Fire Insurance Company of Fordycs Arkansas.
 Under the deal thelast named com Dany assumed the iality of the first named company and succeeds to it's business and good will.
 The Travellers was Fganized at Pine Bluff ill July 1901 Win a capital stock o1 S50,0O0. which vas steadily in creased until it restclled the sum of 5110,00o, as shown p is last annual statement Decembet 3lst, 1907, at which time it also had surplus gain of $f5,000.
 It's premium receipts for 1907 was the largest of any company operating in the state for the year 1907, and it had grown to be one of the best known organizations in the state.
 Secretary F. B. Blom, when ques- toned by a Graphic reporter about the deal stated, that the only reason for the Travellers discontnuing business was the recent death Of one of its most prominent directors, Mr. W. B. Alexander, and the illness of others, and the further fact that he was now actively engaged in the General Fire Insurance Agency business, which was growing to proportions that re- Quired all of his time.
 The Travellers have been staunch friends of Arkansas and Pine Bluff, in which city it employed a great many people and where it's monthly pay roll exceeded $1,200 per month,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10
Bullet in Body
 Forty Years

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Ashland, Ky, June 9.-After car rying a bullet ill his body over forty years with continual pain, Horace Hatfield today had the missile cut out. Hatfield was ignorant until examined by X-ray that he was carrying the bullet in his body and was under tue impression that he was suffering from a saber wound received al Chic4ka- mauga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10

place and is near the old FreHcbtown, settlement. Michael McGee was droWn- ed at the foot of Florida street and t was thought for d inc that the body would be found near the scene of the drowning, but the swift current swept the body five miles before it was caught by the fence which stood in a flooded field
 The funeral services will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the family residence on Second and Indiana. Tile interment will be at the Catholic cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10
TOW A R DS
 5 SAVING

money by taking out Bank i;ooa at our sayings Department today.
 A hundred resolutions to save IF NOT carried out will never earn a cent of interest, while money lepos- tied here regularly will increase with interest at 3 per cent on every dollar.
 It will pay you to make a start to- day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10

]. F. Cheek returned Tuesday even- ing from Joneshoro
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10

Tal Chesnutt left yesterday for Cal ifornia on an extended vacation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-06-10
| adies' Street Shoes

We are showing a very handSoma line of Ladies Oxfords in Welt Soles, consisting of Pumps, 2-hole Ties, Glib son and Christie Ties-styles that you will not be ashamed of no matter where you may go
 Al sizes and widths.
 We solicit inspection and compari- son.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-11
The Jefferson Count,
III Al
scs Insurance Compan,
Established $50.

~. sf'en abiding Conrt- H,u- y,Ta.
ifri-- s*sst Nrei Niraira
SIS 9 i'eopl. u Jefferson county
-uraiss II af Company at thc actual
-frAlrs which is much cheaper thar,
"a asil .a4rgrn and keeps tn, money
rnn '-,rnisit,i' parties invltsn
eeefgsf ssiuiEts. nerIs every frIda
uaEcTrhs--.jor Trapnell john T. bur, ..
nelson r. Roberts. Vim. II T. Lewis, v ilam
Wilt Vim C. Frasier. j. s. Melvin. Fl L.
Snyder, NJ b Baker, e n Reinhatt Wu.
Rider. Chew \ " Washington Tsaac
n. Strider.
l. q STRlpFk. rr.riden.
JOHN W Fl -fsN. -se', 4 TFraa'r
sas .-l.as x -tessss
na'r ~ u n ~ashingtfe
tf AaAfH
tsrl~ ie~ ~
<rs FNr-
sitSe p.4l,r rc,ieDs
En- 4" RAT aaf.e-', 4.r, "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-11
THERE WAS NO CHARGE.


All the sears IN tuAk F1ruS1@F
Church Were Free.
At a certain church an aged usher,
to save the exertion Of continually
marching up and down the aisle to con-
duct persons to their seats, used to take
stand In the center Of the church and
when any incomers appeared beckon
to them and then conduct them to =
seat.
The urchins Of the neighborhood,
knowing his popularity, used to pop
their heads inside the church door and
mimic his action by reckoning to him.
Many times he tried to catch one and
one Sunday morning nearly did 80.
But the boy rushed away from the
church and ran into the arms of po-
liceman.
''What have you been up tor de-
manded the policeman.
Thought the boy, I'm caught" but
he said, "Oh, sir, there's a disturbance
at that church, and they have sent me
to fetch a policeman"
every good" said the officer. sTn
step in and see about It."
So he opened the door at the west
end of the church and, taking OF his
helmet. entered.
The moment the aged usher saw him
he beckoned to him and motioned him
to seat next an old gentleman.
Immediately he was seated he touch
ed the old gentleman and said. "Come
quiet"
The old gentleman replied. "what do
you mean?v
Officer-You know what mean, and
/ don't want no chat. Come quiet or ]
shall have to take yer by force.
Old Gentleman really don't under
stand you.
Oficer-Look here! We don't want
no more disturbance! You have beer
kicking up quite enough, and I'm going
to have you out quick.
BY this time the congregation were
looking at the pair and wondering
what was the matter, SO the old gentle
man said: Every well. / have moi
made any disturbance, but to save any
will go with you"
SO together, to the wonderment OF
the congregation, they marched up the
AISLE
When they had passed out of the
church the usher followed them, and
the policeman, turning to him, said:
Nov, then. you have to make your
charge"
Charger said the usher. 1There
amt any charge All the seats are
ee.D-Detroit News-Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-11
We Guarantee Flrst-Ciass Work
at Reasonable Prices.

We will b pleased ,.,i' and exhibit de-
sign "a K asta tr,e "a = rls. md
10 MAKE i'm - aus qpti irc-S ~ any
I ne in orr ttae
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-11
Elit''lltll||z||'lIlz''l'l'

Schedule in Effect Nov, "a 1907.
TRAINS LRAvB CHARLES Town. w. Va.
No 10 SOUT, lBOUND.
Q.41 M Far Basic. Natural Bridge
~ Roanoke. Bristol aud in
termediate stations Pull.
man sleeper 10 Knoxville.
'onpscte ~ Roanoke with
nu.s Fxps, s. through
Pu imam \ epr TO Cululn-
No. "a. bus. Cafe Car.
enc - ForSh anandoah and all inter-
'.AS r. ~ medinte points
No. % NoRrHBuUND.
Q.a0 a n, FIR Sag, rsiown aud inter-
mediate stations Connects
NJ Shenandoah Juncu u
with h. & o. for Washing.
tcu Also connects at Ha-
geleiown with @. v. Rail-
I'd tor Harr sburg aud
NJ Ia poinit porIh.
MA -, For Hasefssown and inter
8sdieIe atiuns. Through
siV,s.vr viz Hagerslown TO
" York
ave- HENANDoAB JUNCTION.
1.Ah y -, For basic, BuenA Vista, Ko-
auOke hast kadI0rd. Blue
heia. razeweil, Norton, Po-
,,hon NJ Pullman sleeper
ay ". Va.
jim !. "a ttr IL rstown aud the
si,h Pullman sleeper TO
fhlnatapnia.
~ ailo eanioInl information
r. nea n, ~ nh 10 Areus OF th
ninplny - Vi. hKAGG.
y IS BEN ~. v. Phss. Agent,
80 Par Axe Roanoke. Va
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southern X aiiway.
,u.IElluLR

oEywI EEWAsHiNaToN, ALEXANDRIA. sTRAH.
BURG AND HAkRIf oEBURG.
Effective Dee 8. D07.
= following Schedule tgures are pub.
-ii-d uttl a. lnforinallun are not guar
iiit a.
A. 10, ~. Al and y daly trains Nos zl8,
81. 5i4, 27l suek dAyr.)
hAIHltl Il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-11

all trains arrive ut and depart from New
Unt station, Washington. D. e., where
connection is made for and from Baltimore.
Pniladeipbia and New York.
For Map Folders, Through Ticket Rates.
etc, apply 10 nearest agent or write TO
q h ACkERT. Vice Prest aud O. III Mg'r. 2
s. H. HAKDWICK, Passenger Traffic Msn'gY
w. n. TAYLOE. Gen. Pass. Agent.
L. 3. BROWN, General Agent
Washington, d O.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20

Subscribe for the West virginian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20
Pastor Of
Wrong Hue
NEGRO PREACHER ANSWERS
cHURcH's AID, BUT RETURNS
TO HIS HOME.

WHEELING, Feb. 19.-The Baptisti
of st. Adams are without a pastor.
They advertised for one. received an
answer, made contract and when
the new leader OF the flock arrived
he was of the wrong color.
Ten days after the advertisement
appeared letter came from st. Louis
from Rev. A. R. stallings, who said
he was a Baptist of the old school
and colud give the best of references.
He was hired. banquet was arranged
in his honor, but when the negro ap'
peared both he and the committee
realized they had made n mistake
He returned on the next train.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20
o F FlCIAL G Al
For Republican City Primary Election

Notice Is hereby given that a Prl-
mary Election will be held in the City
Of Fairmont on the 29th day of Febru-
ary, 1908, between the hours OF IL
o'clock (noon) and O'Clock p. m. 10
take the preference of the legal Repub-
llcan voters of said city for the Office
Of Mayor of said city, councilman
from each ward and a member of the
city executive committee. The candi-
date receiving the largest number OF
votes for said position at said primary
shall be declared the nominee of said
party to be voted for at the general
election on the third Saturday In
March. 1908.
/. The said primary election shall
be held at al the regular voting places
in said city and the following persons
have been appointed to hold said pri-
mary:
First ward, at Fire Department
Commissioners. Morgan D. Orr, D. S.
Flelmick, Sanford Jones.
Second ward, public school building
commissioners. E T. Clayton, E.
Trlckett. A. P. Jones.
Third ward, Mayors omce-commIs-
sIoners, Eli Musgrave, Elliott Morris.
w H. Kunst.
Fourth ward, Normal School build
ing-Commissioners, NJ. ]. Lantz, Jno.
Henshaw. Ed. Zimmerman.
Fifth ward. old Mayors ONCE
Commissioners, NJ, P. Wells, W. R.
Huffman, ST., w. A, Crowl.
2. All persons who are candidates
under this call in said primary desir-
ing to have their names printed on the
ballot, and to be voted for In said prl.
mary election, shall sign the call ami
pay the assessment, made by the city
committee not later than 8 o'clock y,
m. on Saturday, the 22d day of Febru'
aary, 1908. The said call and sched-
ule Of assessment can be found at the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20
Chicken Thief
WAS RUN DOWN BY BLOOD
HOUNDS - WoRTHINeToN
AND cHIEFToN IN THE
LIMELlGHT.

There was shot fired on the other
side Of the river from our town and
Messrs. Baker and Basnett took their
blood hound and went over. The dog
took the trail and followed it over Mr..
McTntire's Hill to Chiefton. They
went around several houses, then
went up to a foreigners house, and
as they were approaching they saw
a man hiding from them. The dogs
can't be beat for trailing and Messrs'
Baker and Basnett are very proud Of
them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20

Office of the secretary Of the exec We
committee, where said call sm be
signed and said assessment paid
8. The said primary election shan
be by ballot, which shall have printed
thereon the names Of all candidate
as aforesaid, and no person whose
name is not printed on the ballot shan
be voted for. The ballot shall be pre-
pared by the city committee and q
other than said oficial ballot shan be
used in said election.
4. Only members of the Republican
party who shall at the next easnins
general election be qualified TO vote
shall vote at said primary election
and no person shall be entitled to vote
except at one of the above designated
voting places and in the wardin which
he resides.
5. The names Of all candidates 70 BE
voted for shall be printed on each tick.
ct under the respective headinG 81
the positions for which they are csln
didate& The voter shall erase the
names of all candidates but those 81
the person or persons for whom he 4 8
sires to cast his ballot No other shan
vote for more than one candidate Tor
any ONCE; and If any voter!shail vote
for more than any one candidate for
any office his ballot shall not be count
ed for either Of said candidates
6. After ascertaining the result q
said primary the commissionerH shan
cause the ballots. poll bools and
turns of the same to be conveyed
forthwith by one or more otsaid com;
missioners to the secretary Of the city
executive committee. and said COM
mittee shall forthwith declare The
suit and certify the same % the eity
clerk. city Of Fairmont
J. y. POWELL
chgirman
mo. s. SCOTT.
Secretary. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20

In the Ninth district there are
plenty of candidates. The list in
cludes Senator F. H. Peterson and S.
C. Comstock, of Moorehead. Al Kaiser,
of Bogley,JE, Corliss, of Fergus Falls.
L. c. Slmons OF Red Lake. ], A. Hen
bricks, of Fosston. and B. E, Sundberg,
OF Kittson. Sundberg, however, has
declined. The Ninth Is the hotbed of
La Toilette politics. yet even here 1t
is hardly expected that they gill get
any delegates, sundberg himself is
understood to be for Taft, although he
is prominent member Of the Ship.
pers and Receivers Association.
One resident of the northern part
of the district says:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20

1.-THE sentiment In the district Is
strongly against any reactionary can
iidate and in favor OF the perpetual
ton OF Roosevelt's policies. This
means that Taft sentiment predomi-
mates, although men of the La Fol-
lette type would have many friends"
Another in the southern part says:
81 think that the district is for
Taft. although there is considerable
La Toilette sentiment in some OF the
counties. There has been no talk,
so farR I know. with reference to
instructions.
A Crookston man says:
"About the only ones have heard
mentioned for district delegates are
A. Kaiser and f. Corliss, of Fergus
Falls. Taft sentiment seems to be
much in the lead, and I believe both
of the, men mentioned are Taft men.
There has been little La Toilette
talk, but 1t doesn't seem to amount to
much. The question Of instructlng
delegates has not been talked Of"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20
M,c4IeAN OPINION HOLDERS.

SAGINAW, Mich, February 20. =
Molders of public opinion to the num-
her Of over 100 are here today for the
mid.winter meeting of the Michigan
press Association. Addresses on news.
naners topics will be made by some OF
the states leading editors. A ban
met at the East Saginaw Club viii
be rendered the visitors. The conven-
ton will continue through tomorrow
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20
pEsrRoYERs IN CHILE.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. = Accord
ing to advices received at the navy
department. the destroyer feet is eS
pected to reach its next port of call
Talcahuano. Chile, today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-20

Nothing prettIer than a barrette 70
l Valentine. Scott has them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27

marshal and aides, the martial band,
Company F. 9th infantry, l. n. c.;
Moline division of Naval reserves and
Graham post, G. A. R. They will pro-
coed east along Sixth avenue to the
cemetery and will return over the
same route and disband. Special
street cars for the WOman's Relief
corps and old soldiers unable to walk
will be at the corner of Fifth avenue
and Fifteenth street at 8 a. IN. In
the afternoon the parade to march to
the National cemetery will form at
the same place on SIKH avenue at
LAS o'clock and will march at 2:1s
O'clock August Wentz post of Dav
export will meet there also and the
line of march will be along Fifteenth
street to the bridge, where flower:
will be strewn upon the water and
salute will be fired by the Nava
reserves and taps sounded in honor
of the departed sailors. The marcel
will then continue to the cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27
Facts About New Theory
AS Secured by Interviews

An article from the Nashville, Tenn,
Banner, published during l.. T. Coop
er's visit to that city, throws some
light on the remarkable success of the
young mans theories and medicines
in various cities visited by him during
the past year. The article is as fol-
lows:
'In view of the enormous sale of
Cooper's preparations now going on in
this city and the intense interest which
Mr.. Cooper has stirred up since his
arrival, representative of the Banner
spent Thursday afternoon at the young
mans headquarters, watching the
swarm of humanity come and go.
During the afternoon the reporter
interviewed many of the callers and
obtained statements from all who cared
to give them as to their experience
with Cooper and his preparations.
1.-The following are selected from
those statements as being typical of
the general expression of the people
10 seen:
"B. B. Lasater, living at 1924 North
Fourth avenue, when interviewed, said !:
4 have been troubled with my stomach
for the past two years, and have hat
rheumatism for more than five years
Sometimes l could not walk, and there
were times when l could not even move
in bed. Hard knots would form on my
muscles, which caused me intense pain
Gas formed on my stomach after eat
ing, which gave me much pain ant
distress, and often | was restless ant
tossed all night, losing much sleep AM
rest.
Hearing OF Mr.. Cooper and tn
great work his medicine was accom-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27

plishing for others, decided to try
it. l have taken it for about two
weeks, and find myself in a greatly
improved condition. My stomach is in
good shape, and does not trouble me
at all. My rheumatism has nearly dis
appeared, and | expect to resume work
shortly, for the first time in IL months.
Mr.. Cooper certainly has wonderful
medicine, and am grateful for what
it has done for me-
Another caller was Mrs. T. ].
Smith, of sos Hudson street She
years. In that time | have tried
many prescriptions and various kinds
of medicine, but received little or no
benefit from them. l seldom had a
Sound nights sleep, my rest being bro
ken at intervals throughout the night.
had pains in my back and burning
sensations.
"I heard so much about Mr. Cooper
that | came to the conclusion he might
be able to afford me some relief.
have now been taking the medicine
about week, and feel better in every
way. The pain has disappeared, and
have no distress whatever. | have
come here today to express my
appreciation to Mr.. Cooper for his
wonderful medicine and what it has
done in my case. I will take pleasure
in recommending it to Others
I'm spite of assertions by various
physicians that Cooper is a fad who
will soon die out, the young mar
seems to be gaining even greater head
way as his visit draws to a close"
The agency for Cooper's celebrated
medicines has been given to us. W.
are making a fine record with them
Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27
STOP DRINKING.
Orrine Destroys Desire for Drink
'.How to Swear Off,"


1t was formerly customary for the
habitual drinker to take the pledge
regularly, sometimes once year, and
sometimes in every fit of remorse that
followed his debauches, and then
Break 1t.
But now it is gradually dawning on
the world that pledges do not stop
drunkenness. When man takes a
pledge voluntarily, he expects to keep
it. Every man expects to keep his
word, and every broken pledge costs
the drunkard many a heartache. But
he cannot help it. He fights as long
as he can, then succumbs to the crav
ing. The nervous system of the habit
ual drinker is diseased and he must
have treatment that will cure this con
dition.
Orrine is sold under a positive guar
antee to cure the drink habit OF thu
money will be refunded. No othel
treatment for the liquor habit is solC
with such liberal guarantee.
Orripeis prepared in two forms; No
1 a powder, perfectly tasteles and col
orless, which can be given secret.
in any food or drink. Orrine No.
is in pill form, for those who wish t
be cured of the habit, and it should b.
taken by every one who swears off.
: No matter which form of Orrine |
used the guarantee is the same. TIL
price of Orrine is 81 per box, maile
in plain sealed wrapper upon receip
of price. Write for free booklet Of
"How to Cure Drunkenness (mailed il
plain. sealed envelope) by the Orrin
company, Washington, d. G. Orrine i
sold by Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27

placed under arrest charged with set
ting fire to the shed, and Ralph Ellis
worth is accused of being implicated
in the offense.
May Get Tournament.-Chief John
Stoltenberg left yesterday for Clinton
to attend meeting of the committee
which will fix the date and place for
this years firemen's tournament. The
chief carries with him an invitation
for the tournament in. July, he having
already received ! assurances of the
support of the community in the rails
ing of the $500 guaranty
Many Hear DoIliver.-A large audi,
ence greeted Senator John P. Dolliver
who spoke at the Turner Grand opera
house Monday night in support of the
candidacy of Senator Allison.
Propose to Have CarniwaI.-A meet
ing of the live ones" of the CONNER
cial clubs river carnival committee
was held at the club rooms Monday
afternoon. and the project of a two
days festival for Davenport by land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27
NEWS OF THE NEIGT1BORS

and water took definite shape to the
extent that a finance committee will
be named by Chairman George w.
Moth to canvass the business sections
of the city and raise $4,000 for the
necessary expenses incidental to a
successful celebration.
Not Case of Suicide.-Word from
Mrs. j. ]. Lewis, zoo Howell street,
Davenport. who is in Chicago. being
called there by the death of her
brother. Richard Halverson, last
Thursday, is to the effect that Mr..
Halverson did not commit suicide as
was originally supposed. by the Chi
cago police from whom the advices
first came. Mrs. Lewis states that
they know that he did not commit sui
eide, and that they have reasons tc
Says He Was Robbed-John Remig
captain of Gods Missionary Army, the
religious band headed by George
Hodgman, founder and commandment
| chief, was knocked down and robbed
| of $2S Monday night about 10 O'CLOCK
on Brady street above Fifth, just il
front of the army's place of worship
| according to his story. Mr.. Remis
tells the story and he is borne out b.
Rev. Mr.. Hodgman, who claims t,
have seen the entire affair, that thu
tall captain had just left the meetin,
place and stepped upon the sidewall
when he was struck by something
which stunned him and knocked hin
to the sidewalk. He claims to hav
had pocketbook containing $2S il
his clothes. and he contends that thi
| is missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-27
QUICK Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Rooms. Lawton, Mich,
says: "Dr. Detchon's Relief TO-
Rheumatism has given my wife won,
.derfdl benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up AM
dressed herself and walked out fol
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot
jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island
Gust Schlegel G. Son, 20 West Secont
street, Davenport.