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said to be s25,OOO The net gain was re- ported somewhere in the neighborhood of $4O,O0o, but behind that enormous sum, as the result of a single fete, lies many whispered story of feminine graft.
 Two weeks before the Streets of Paris fete opened in December. Mrs. Palmer came to town with the Frederick Dent Grants and the Prince and Princess Can tacuzene,-the latter, as the world knows, is her niece-and answered all the swirl ing conjecture by annuoncing that the charity ball would be given on New Years eye, as usual. Then with her party she left for the west, and returned only in time to be present one night at the fete. A few days 1ater, in the charity ball announcements, Mrs. Joseph Gris- wold Coleman appeared fifth in the list of eight names which made up the execu- tive committee, and all was outward peace. but the undertow was strong and treacherous. The one fact that stands out, clear and crystal, against the smoke of battle, is that Mrs. Potter Palmer is still, indisputahly Chcago's social dic- tator.
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Mrs. Potter Palmer.

Chicago society has made many vain
 efforts to depose Mrs. Potter Palmer from her position as leader, says the Delineator for January. One summer, a large number of the younger society women, under the leadership of Mrs. Jo- seph Griswold Coleman, announced a Streets of Paris fete whose date ante dated the Palmer ball, already announced for the next winter, by one month pre- eisely.. The fete ran for four days and nights in the Coliseum. on the lake shore, where national political conventions are held, and the expense alone, incurred be- fore the doors were thrown open, were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
HOLDERS OF LICENSES.
Sheriffs Are Required To Publish the
 List Each Month.

Pure alcohol can be sold by local drug gists upon the presentation of a pre- handling it being required to take out a federal license for so doing. A list of those holding this license will be pub lished by Sheriff Higdon between the 18th and last of each month.
 This is in accordance with the Sherrod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Minerva A. Carroll.

Mrs. Minerva A. Carroll, aged 64 years, died yesterday morning at her late resi- dence, 76l6 Hillman avenue. The funeral services over the remains will be con- ducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be made in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
creston Clarke In The Power That
 Governs.

"The Power That Governs" three-act drama by Adelaide Prince, is the new play in which Creston Clarke will be seen at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday matinee and night. The use of this piece as a vehicle for his talents rep resents one of the few ventures MT. Clarke has made into the field of modern drama, but according to his own state ment the strength of the piece itself and the attractiveness of the leading male role overbalanced his desire to return to Shakespearian repertoire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
Bio Exposition For Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, January 16.-The e Florida Mid Winter International eX- position will be formally opened here on January 25. The large building, on the banks of the St. Johns river is now complete and the various exhibits have been arranged. Florida will be well represented, as well as various Jap anese exhibits and displays from well known manufacturers. The exposition is to remain open until the latter part Nof Anril
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

late general freight agent who was ac- ing by his wlfe-in Savannah.
 The funeral which occurred yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock was attended by officials of the road located in every prominent city of the south. Mir. Cowin returned last night.
 L. Sever. vice president of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Jack N. Cornatzar. assistant general passenger agent of the Frisco with head quarters in Memphis. was in Birmingham on official business yesterday.
 Other visiting railroad men in Brming ham yesterday were R. H. Lacey trav- cling passenger agent of the Pennsyl- vania. with headquarters in Nashville; F. W. Lebaum, general passenger agent in St. Louis, and l.. R. Smith, travel Cotton Belt; J. H. McAllister, travelling passenger agent of the Norfolk and Western. with headquarters in Chatta- nooga; W. II. Oliver. commercial agent of the Georgia Southern and Florida of Atlanta; Virgil c. Griffin, travelling freight agent of the Louisville and Nash vile in Montgomery, and Malven r. Jones with the Southern Pacific in Fl Paso. Tex. Nr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
Infant of Fred w. Smith.

The infant son of MT. and Mrs. Fred w. Smith died at the family residence at Powderly Wednesday night. The funeral services over the remains were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The interment was made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
At the Majestic.

Ellsworth and Burt have an act at the Majestic this week that is as good com edy as can be found on the vaudeville stage. The situations deal with a man and woman each fond of pets, and much laughter Is caused by ths fact that From" and "Tootsie" are not human, but cat and dog. Of the seven other big acts, one of the novelties is the show ing by moving pictures of the departure of Admiral Evans fleet for the east Performances at the Majestic are given every afternoon and every evening.
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Miss Kate Pruitt.

Miss Kate Pruitt, aged 73 years, died late Wednesday night at her late resi- dence, 2O12 Fifth avenue, north. The re- mains were sent to Benton. Ala. yester- day at noon by Lige Ley for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

S. F.. Cowin. local agent of the Central of Georgia railroa9, attended the funeral in Columbus yesterday of w. E. Estes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
At the Gayety.

Manager Jack Singer has opened the season of 1907 with the laudable ambition to break all records held by him as q provider of the best of everything in burlesque. The Behman Show and Frank D. Bryan's Congress of American Girls are at the Gayety theatre this week with a carefully selected cast, headed by Pete Curley. Several very strong advanced vaudeville acts have been engaged for the olio. -Diddle- -Diddle," last seasons hit, has been equipped with new scenery, as has been the entire show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

WAN T ED Young man writing good hand to work in bank. Prefer one with steno- graphic knowledge. Answer in own handwriting. Address Bank, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
E. T. Shaw & Son, undertakera

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns, Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

The visit of Mrs. H. c. LeSourd or New York is of particular social in- terest. She is the guest of her parents, Dr and Mrs. George H. Morrow at their Glen Iris residence. Her wedding several years ago was fashionable event Tn this city. She was one of the handsomest young women in society. Since her mar riage she has resided in New York city but she and MT. LeSourd have made fre- quent visits to the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

Mrs. B. H. Cooper and Mrs. J. w. Fain will entertain the Twentieth Century club Friday at 2:30 p. m., HIP North Twenty fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

The Culture club will meet this after noon with Mrs. J. D. Elliott at 230 O clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

MT. and Mrs. Charles Allen Stillman issued invitations for a cotillon on Tues day evening, January 2S, at g o'clock, at the Country club to meet MT and Mrs N K. Clarke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
Miss aKtherine Earle will give a bridge luncheon today at the club.

MT. and Mrs James Beecher Adams have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Frances Murray, to Mir. Edwin Lamont Anderson, on Tues day morning, January 2S, at Il o'clock, at the Highland Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

L. Sevier. vice president of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

The Young Woman's Auxiliary of the First Baptist church will give a book reception this evening from to 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. P. c. Ratliff HOO Twenty eighth street, Norwood A small silver offering will be taken at the door. | Miss Mary Ratliff hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17

Mrs. J. c. Marks is the guest of hel sister, Mrs. Louis Lebeck in Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-17
BY ANNIE kENDRlck WALKER.

Mrs. Echols McBee was the charming hostess at a luncheon yesterday at her Fourteenth avenue residence. The table at which the guests were seated was dec orated with pink blossoms, and the con genial party included Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Crockard, Mrs. Percy Mrs. Badham, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. Crawford Mrs. Kaul, Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. Shook and Miss Moody.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
CHAS. WE'LL
IS PRESIDENT
Has Been Elected as thu
Head Of the Merchants
and Planters Bank tc
Succeed Major HUM.
S. G. ALEXANDER
Will in All Probability Be Named b.
/ the Directors to the Presidency ri
the Coming Annual Election to Be
! Held This Month !
ALEXANDER

Charles We'll, one of the direc.
tors of the Merchants and Planters
Bank, has been elected president
pro tenn Of that old substantial in
stitution to fill the vancancy caused
by the recent death of Major II, II.
Hum, who so successfully nilote6
the affairs OF that concern for near
~ 40 years. Mr.. We'll will serve
at 1he head of the bank until thu
annual election on January 10. He
has been performing the duties
since Thursday of last week.
1t is generally rumored in inaa.
cial circles that S. c. Alexander.
now a large stakeholder in the M
and p. Bank, will be named by the
directors at the coming election to
succeed Major HUM. Mr.. Alexander
is said to be favored by the direc.
tors for the place and his elevation
to that office would be a meriteJ
compliment. Mr.. Alexander is O.
conservative. active business man.
one of much influence in business
circles and his selection would be
one that would doubtless meet with
the approval of the stockholders OF
the Merchants and Planters Bank.
Although a comparatively young
man, Mr.. Alexander has been iden-
titled with local banking institu-
tons in various capacities for
come years and is president of the
Peoples Savings and Trust Com
;'any at this time. Although it will
10 :. difficult matter to fill the va
c;;l4cy caused by the sudden death
Of Major Hum. Mr.. Alexander's
"'"c'i would be most acceptable to.
H. bu ,iness interests of the city
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
AMERICANS FIGHT IN
CONGO FREE STATE

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
Washington, D c., Jan. "A party
OF rubber hunters sent from America
to the Congo Free State by the Ryan
Guggenheim STANDARD Oil combna-
ton, are fighting their way through
the territory with Belgian soldiers.
One sanginuary battle has been
fought. One hundred and twenty five
negroes and five porters in the white
party have been killed. The fight took
place several weeks ago, but meager
details have just been received here.
The hostile natives attacked the party
of explorers near Kaisi river. None
of the Americans were wounded. The
battle lasted an entire day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

persons, NJ. J. Smith and Captain
Sebastian Gcisrciter, came very near
being seriously injured. Mr.. Smith
was knocked scnSeIess but luckily
Captain Geisreitcr was not shocked.
Mr.. Smith touched the pole, being
unaware of its charged condition,
ad was thrown to the ground, Strik-
ing the back of his head on the
brick pavement. Captain Geisreit-
er ran to his assistance and had
it not been for persons, who pulled
him from danger, he too would have
been injured. Mr.. Smith was taken
home in a carriage. He bled from
"A wound in his head. but is not
seriously hurt. The trouble with
the wires has been remedied by the
Light and Water Company and the
transit Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
w. j. BRYAN
AT MENA, ARK.

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
Mena, Ark, Jan. 4.--Wm. J. Bry-
an tonight delivered a lecture here
and announced himself in favor of
governors Of states calling legisla-
ture in special session to pass laws
which will guarantee bank deposit
tor to get their money back in
case bank fails. They somtimes
fail, he said, and thus the people
get frightened and make runs on
banks when there is any threat
ened trouble. He suggested a plan
for the government to stand back
OF depositors and make banks join
in making good any loss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
STEPHENSON
IS RECEIVER

After wranglins over the assets OF
the Bluff City Lumber Company, JOIN
+. Rutherford Offering to buy or sell
to Captain J. B York, in Little Roch
almost all of yesterday, the prayers
of Captain J. b. York his son, Rob
ert York, and other stockholders OF
that company for a receiver, the pc
titioners asking that the company be
thrown into bankruptcy, it being
claimed that it was unable TO meet its
debts, were granted by Judge jacob
Trieber in the Federal Court.
Judge Marshall l.. Stephenson of
Helena, a former Supreme Judge in
this state, was named as receiver for
all of the Bluff City Lumber Compa-
Iny'S properties. He will be required
to give bond in the sum of $4,000.
1t is stated in Little Rock that Chan
cellor John M. Elliott of this city will
resist the efforts of Federal Judge
Trieber to take the case out of his
jurisdiction and that he will refuse
to order the co-receivers, Captain
York and MI. Rutherford, to turn ov-
er the books. assets and other pro-
perties OF the company to the newly
appointed receiver.
Three conferences were held yes
terday in Little Rock by the Yorks,
Mr. Rutherford and the opposing at
torneys. Each conference followed
session in the Federal court and
each time it was hoped that the mat
ter would be settled without the COM
pany being thrown into bankruptcy,
which was what practically happen
ed when Judge Stephenson was
named receiver.
Mr.. Rutherford produced 100000
in cold cash in court to prove his as
sertions that the company was not
bankrupt, but that it was perfectly
solvent. 1t developed that the Yorks
and their friends had run the in
$1S0000 with various notes and other
paper, which was produced at inter
walls, swelling the sum to that amount
at a late hour yesterday afternoon.
When Mr.. Rutherford saw that
Judge Trieber was about to appoint
the receiver he made Captain York
proposition. He offered to buy Or
sell. York would not entertain the
proposition. Judge Trieber was hope
full for the partners to get together
and satisfactorily settle the matter
and even gave them another hearing at
his home late last night. The last
session was also failure in tina. d.
rection and Judge Trieber named the
receiver. Some interesting develop
ments are expected if Chancellor Ell
lott declines to comply with Judge
Trieber's orders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
JEFF DAVIS NEW
PRIVATE SECRETARY

When Senator Jeff Davis leaves Lit
tie Rock for Washington next week
he will take with him new private
secretary, Harry Stewart, of Camden.
The new private secretary has just
been appointed and is now making
preparations to move to Washington.
Stewart was formerly court stenog-
rapher of Ouachita county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
MOONSHINER AND
SON ARE KILLED

Hearst News Special to the Graphic~
Chattanooga Tenn. Jan a.
Carrot Heddon a noted moonshinen
and desperate. and his is year old
son were killed today in a pitched
battle a sheriff's posse in Polk
the murder of his own brother.
Many shots were exchanged, but
none of the sheriff's posse was hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

Plum Bayou and J. G.. Dalton and
r. G.. Baumgarner tied in the sec
ond kontd5t at Altheimer; 4. J.
Watkins in Huntington; S. +. Rob
ertson and William Richardson in
Bogy; j. W. Rowsey and W f.
Brannon in Old River; |. NJ. Ben
nett and c. A. Sadler in Villemont.
A. S. Rosenberg was complimented
with one vote in the Fourth ward.
For State Primary.
The following resolution was
adopted by unanimous vote OF
committee:
Be it resolved by the Democratic
Central Committee of Jefferson
county:
First-A primary election shGl
be held in the various precincts and
wards on Wednesday. the 25th day
OF March, 1908, for the purpose Of
voting for candidates for Governor
and such other officers as it shall
be necessary and regular to elect
and vote for.
Second-That the sub committee
from this committee composed of
J. p. Alexander, F. H. Walker and
A. b. Jones, be and they are hereby
authorized and directed to hold and
conduct the general State primary
election to be held on March %,
1908. and to do all things necessary
for the holding of said primtry cleo
ton.
Third-That said primary cleo
ton shall be and the same is here
by legalized and shall be conducted
according to Sections 1892 to 1897
of Kirby's digest of the laws of Ar
kansas.
Fourth--AI known white Demo-
Gratis who pledge themselves to sup
port the nominees and who are 9TH
erwise qualified to vote, shall be
permitted to vote in the primary
election and no others shall be per-
mitted to vote in the primary cleo
ton.
Fifth-The same rules and regu-
lations for the holding of the said
primary election shall prevail as
are usual and customary in the gen.
eral conduct of legalized primary
elections.
Sixth--The mass meeting to be
held in the various townships and
wardn to select delegates to the
county convention and to select
committeeman shall be held accord
ing to the rules and regulations of
the said Central Committee. hereaf-
ter to be published.
Seventh-The county convention
shall be held at the court house at
such date as shall likewise be pre-
scribed by the rules of the said
Central Committee.
Eighth-That the representation
for delegates in the county con-
vention shall be based upon the
votes of such ------- who
received the highest number of
votes cast at the county primary
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

Hon. Augustus Everett Wilson,
the new governor of Kentucky. is
lawyer by profession. and was born
at Maysville. Ky. on October 10,
1876. He was the son of Hiram
Wilson and was carefully educated
at various institutions. finally grad
uating from Harvard University in
1869 he next studied in Boston
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

81 elton. held on January .. 1908,
each township and ward shall be en-
titled to one delegate for every
twenty-five votes of fraction there
OF. cast for said ------
at said Democratic primary cleo
ton
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
SUMMARY OF
WEIGHT AT P. O.
Report Issued by Local Postmaster
Yesterday Shows That the Gross
Weight Was $500 Pounds
During the Past Six
Months.

Following is the summary of weight
of mails and equipment dispatched
from Pine Bluff, Ark, postoffice from
from July l to December 81, 1907. as
compiled yesterday:
Pounds.
FirSt-claSS matter. .......,....1 1886
Second-class from publishers. Is, 260
Sample copies. ........... 465
Free county papers. ........... 541
Papers mailed by others than
publishers ................... 2,SO4
Fourth-class (merchandise) 80. 5,143
OmClal matter. oII
Net weight mail .47,749
Pounds.
Equipment in which mail was
dispatched ................34 ,6S5
Empty equipment. ............. 4,5S3
Gross weight. So, ia
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05
LIVE WIRES
ENDANGER LIVES
N. j Smith, Well Known Carpenter.
is Knocked Senseless and Captain
S. Geisreiter Had a Narrow
Escape From Death on
Main Street.

When a live wire of the Pine
Bluff Light and Water Company
came in contact with a guy wire of
the Citizens Light and Transit Com
pany, supporting an iron trolley
pole on Main street, yesterday, two
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

You have been waiting for this
grand chance to buy table linens.
The time is here. Best bargains
in linens at the Grand Leader sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

and finished his legal studies in
Louisville, Ky, where he married
Miss Mary E. Ekin in July, 1877.
While standing high in his pro-
fession. Governor Wilson has al
ways been active in political affairs
and very influential in his party.
He attended the last four Republi-
can national conventions as dele
gate
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-05

In Washington township j. II,
Pilkington was elected constable
without opposition, and W. H. Bah
cock. constable of Niven township
without opposition. In Jefferson
township W. f. HALEY was elected
constable over E. T. Thompson. the
vote being % to Z. T. H. Ford was
victorious over D. Arendale IN
Barraque for constable. Ford re-
ceived SO votes and Arendale %.
r. p. KING was elected consta bic
OF Spring township over w. r.
Braden: NJ. NJ. Hamilton in Talla-
dega: l.. Ross in Whiteville; J. A.
Brroksnire in Melton; J. B. Carr in
Victoria; J. S. Hamilton in Pastor
ia; w. l.. Harper in Dudley Lake;
J. S. Barraque in Plum Bayou CAL
theimer); J. A. Hudgins in Dun
nington; J. B. Williams in Bogy;
l.. w. Clement in Old River. and
John d. McGraw in Villemont
The Successful j. P's.
j. N. Matthews and J. A. Har-
we'll were elected justices of the
peace In Barraque township, receiv-
ing "A and So votes respectively.
T. n. Williams was the unsuccess-
full candidate. In Jefferson town
ship J. A. Mccoy and J. r. Court
ney were elected J. P's. over c. E..
Hudson and D. F.. Monk. J. II.
Baldwin and S. F Campbell were
elected magistrates in Washington
and N. H. Wilson and B. G. Bailey
in Niven. H. G. Hanna and T. NJ.
Bridges in Spring; J. D. Culpepper
and w. I. Johnson in Talladega
}. E. Koonce and J. NJ. Jack in
Whiteville; B. F. Hooker in Mel
ton; G. w. Davisc in Victoria; V.
Waldstein in Richland; F. B. Mitch
ell and J. H. Brooks in Pastoria:
G. J. Tucker and l.. v. Bogy in
Dudley Lake; w. S. Stewart in
The Huttig news., 1908-06-13

No. mol There isn't time," Stella called frantically, as she heard Uncle Billy answer the hostlers. Reach me your hand!" she implored, her foot on the forward hub
 The passenger obeyed. and she was seated, the Tuck rose" safe between her teeth, when Uncle Billy sprang up. crying Let 'em goi" His face was full of disappointment in spite of the jovial replies he flung back to the torrent of good wishes from the bystanders As he swiftly gathered the lines he caught sight of Stella
 Good Lord You cain't go, honey,"
 T mustl You'll--"
 The hostlers loosed their hold with q yell and the horses sprang out. With wild cheers behind them they plunged into the black night. The race was again on.
The Huttig news., 1908-06-13
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ROWLAND LODGE No. 594 F. & A. M.meets every second and fourth Satur- day evenings at z:5o o'clock. Visiting Masons always welcome.
 w. R. MAUsER, w. M w. H. WHEELER, Sec.
 HUTTIG LODGE No. 548 I. o. 0. F. meets every Tuesday evening Visiting brethern cordially invited to attend
 J. c. PHILLIPS, N. c. E. A. WooLEY, Sec.
 HUTTIG TENT. No. 6e, K. 0. T. M. meets every first and third Friday even ing. Visiting sir knights will be well come. AL SMITH, Com. M. B. SooTr, Seoy.
 SWEET BAY CAMP No. All W.o. W. meets every first and third Saturday eve- nings. Visitors made welcome.
 J. M. STRANGE, c. c. R. F. INFER Clerk.
 SWEET BAY GROVE. No. 145. w. G., meets every first and third Wednes- day evening of each month at 80 o'clock
 MRs. LOLA ToMILsoN, Guardian. MRS. CORA BURNSIDE, Clerk. HUTTIG COUNCIL No. 465, M. O.P., meets every Monday evening at z:5o. Visiting brothers always welcome.
 A. ]. GRAHAM. s. A. B. DAVIS. Recorder.