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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
STATEMENT OF
 WILEY JONES ESTATE
The Graphic:

The Graphic:
 In your issue of Friday morning was news item relative to the sale of property belonging to the estate of the late Wiley Jones, sold for the purpose of paying debts. This para graph concluded the item: John F. Rutherford now holds practically all of the property ill the estate of the wealthy negro resident who died about three years ago. having pur- heirs sometime ago. The entire es- tate is valued at about $130,000.'
 Representing a few creditors of the estate of Wiley Jones and one heir, respectfully ask correction of the above statement, in this: That the sale which took place July }. 1908, at the court house, which was well attended by citizens and prospective bidders, was made possible, giving eV cry man chance to bid, only after the continued resistance of few creditors and one heir: the great pub licity given the sale which took place July was due to the order of Judge Gould, when he continued the sale from May to July ? by stating in open court that the administrator would not have to advertise it further. but that any heir Or creditor who de sired might do so. at his owna eN pense. The cerditors and one heir gave it all the publicity within their means There was about 73 pieces Of real estate to be sold. but under the orders of the court, the administrator when he sold enough property to pay the probated debts of the estate. was to continue the sale from time to time. The property sold, being two pieces, brought $33,540, Mr. Rutherford get ting it, he being the highest bidder. This sum added to what is in the bank to the credit of the estate makes about $41,OO0. This is enough to pay the probated and uncontested claims. The administrator adjourn ed the further sale of the property until Monday, August 3, 1908. All the ireal estate MT. J. F. Rutherford owns in the Wiley Jones estate he boush July ?, 1908, and your paper stated that he sold that many months a@c before he even purchased it, to Aus tin X Danaher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
Say Mitchell Gan Get the Vote

85 Hot Springs, Ark, July 3.-Repre- Sentative of a sentiment in Arkansas and Mississippi to the effect that the
 labor vote of the country should be appealed to by the Democrats at Den
 yer, a message was tonight wired
 to John Sharp Williams asking that John Mitchell be favored for second place on the ticket. The message was signed by Mrs. w. s. and Linda Barry of this city, and former United States Senator w. V. Sullivan of Mississr- pi. It is addressed to Congressman Williams and says: Feeling the pub. lie pulse in our respective States we believe that John Mitchell would co ment the labor vote if placed on tie ticket in second place. Hope you may suggest his name
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

He bought out the interests of some of the alleged heirs, whose relation to Wiley Jones has never been estab- lished or declared by any court. Mir. Rutherford or no one else owns one foot of the remainder of this valu- able estate estimated value to be now about $100OOO
 There is pending in the circuit court in addition to the $4O,O0O pro- bated claims. additional claims aggre- gating about $1S,000. If they should be found just, then the administrator will have to sell more of the real es- tate of the late Wiley Jones, and it will be sold to the highest bidder as was done on July ?.
 After all the debts are paid and ali suits now pending settled, then the rights of the alleged heirs will have to be established, in the proper court, after which the remainder of the property, under the orders of the proper court will be divided equally among those declared to be heirs of the late Wiley Jones. If Mr. Rutherford should pay off all of the debts, prObated and contested claims, and purchase the right and interest of those claiming to be heirs he would own all the property left by the late Wiley Jtnes. I desire this cor rection to be made as other citizens in the community, when the time ar rives, may desire to bid at the next sale of this property, and of course, being informed that Mr. Rutherford owns practically all of the property, might cause some of them to hesitate before venturins bid upon any of it. Respectfully
 E. J. kERWIN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
FRANK B. HERRICK
 PASSES AWAY

Frank B. Herrick, 34 years old, died yesterday afternoon at his home, No. 1901 West Sixth avenYe, after an illness of five months from throat trouble. He leaves wife and child. MT. Herrick was popular with all his acquaintances and was prominent in Woodmen circles, being member of the Woodmen of the World, which or der will conduct the funeral services this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. All Woodmen are re- quested to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
6, D. ereaves 10 ! Oppose Sunnpter

x Hot Springs, Ark, July 3.-The
 State Republican, paper started
 Several years ago by Hon. Charles D
 Greaves at the time he led an insur- rection in the State Republican par Sty, indicates between lines of toda7's Issue that Greayes. it's editor, will a,, scept the Republican senatorial nom snation and make a campaign agains; SO IT. Sumpter, the Democratic no 4inee. Greayes has not personally iE- $dicated he will make the sacrifice, but Sstates he will make an answer on r" h!ning to the city from suburban sresort.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
Samuel Gompers
 Makes a Statement

Hearst News Special to the Graph C.
 Chicago, Ill.,, July 3.-Samuel Com pers, president of the American Fed eration of Labor, dropped off ill Chi cago today to denounce reports ema- hating firm Denver that he was fight ing William J. Bryan. He disclaim- ed reference for or against Bryan and said that that question would probably be decided by the executive council of the American Federation of Labor after the Democratic conven- tion makes it's platform. He reitera es his opposition to the Republican plat form and Taft.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
STACEY BOARDING
 HOUSE BURNED
Earl! Morning Fire Resulted in Many Boomers There Fleeing to the Streets in Their Night Clothes- All Their Effects Burned.

When the big. two story boarding and lodging house of Mrs. Ella Sta cey at No. 905 East Second avenue. was discovered to be on fire at an early hour this morning the roomers were awakened and. many of them fled to the streets in their night clothes, without saving any personal effects or valuables The building was completely destroyed by the flames.
 The fire boys responded promptly. but owing to the excavations and pay
 ing work that is being done on East Second avenue the fire wagons had to be driven at a slow and careful speed. After reaching the East Second ave- nue bridge, which has been unsafe since the recent high water and is torn up in places, preparatory to building a viaduct there, the firemen had to pass over it cautiously The fire in the meantime gained great headWay and the building was a mass of flames.
 The big building and contents were complete losses. Many of the roomers lost all their belongings and most of them were without insurance. Mrs. Stacey could not be found in the crowd and the Graphic representa- tive was unable to ascertain the loss Or amount of insurance. The origin of the fire could not be learned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

furnished morning. noon and night. A majority of the stores of the city will close at noon and the day prom ises to be an eventful one for Pine Bluffians
 The program follows:
 S:3O a. m-All shows open
 9:30 a. Inland concert on the Pike.
 1O:30 d. m.--Ball game.
 11:30 a. m.-Public speaking in theater
 F m. to 1 D. m.-Dinner
 loo D. m.-All shows open.
 2:30 D. m.-Vaudevile in theater 3:30 D. nl.-Band concert on Pike 4:30 p. m.--Base ball; Pine Bluff vs. Hot Springs
 5:30 D. m.-Publc wedding. band stand on Pike.
 7:30 D .m.-Band concert
 $ D. m.-Vaudeyille in theater.
 S:30 D. m.-OId fddlers' contest: band stand on Pike.
 9:30 D. m.-E'ireWorks: ball grounds.
 11:0o D. m.-Danee ill theater
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
Betting on Cans > and ". J. Bryan

Hearst News Special to the GrdDii
 San Francisco. Calf., July > Champion Joe Cans remains the fa- vorite in the betting on his bout with Battling Nelson tomorrow. Both fight CTS are in good condition. unque odds were posted today by a local sport, offering $1 ,000 to $500 that not only would Cans win but that w. J. Bryan would be the next Democratic nominee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
PROHIBITION

To those we have missed in our canvass you can find petitions to sign at the following places: Y. M C. A.
 Rev J. D. Mays
 Rev McClintock
 Rev. J. s. Rogers.
 Smart & Richey.
 Gillespie & Bro. Gro co. Advertisement 6-28-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
Bishop Has a
 Comfortable Day

Hearst News Special to the Graph.".
 New York, July 3.-Bishop Potter passed a comfortable day. He has not suffered from the heat as he has on several days previously. He has
 not gained perceptibly in strength but continues very weak This is the bulletin issued at midnight by physi- clans
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
Loop the Loopist
 Looped to His Death

Hearst News Special to the Grapnic
 Pittsburg, Pa, July 3.-Naaron Narvi, while attempting triple somersault in an automobile loop the-loop, met a terrible death this af- ternoon, being caught under his ma chine, resulting in a broken neck. The audience was panic stricken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

Little Viralean McFalls, 3 years vld, son of Mr. and Mrs. w. M. Me- Falls, died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock. The body was inferred at Hefy burial grounds in this county, the services being conducted at the family residence Fifth avenue and Utah street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
To Select the
 Chairman Today

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Washington, D. C., July 3.-After consultation today with both Kellogg and Ward William H. Taft's secre- tary announced that the chairman ship was undecided The selection is expected Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
GROWING
 IN FAVOR Signatures to the Petition Continue to Come in.

The impression has gone out that few business men have signed the pe- tition, but in compiling the work it is found that a majority of business men have sigued it. The work is most gratifying to those interested in this great cause.
 Advertisement
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
.eAYN0R IS A
 PROBABILITY.

that next to Judge Gray of Delaware, Mir. Bryan prefers Justice Gaynor.
 Chas. F. Murphy, leader of Tam many Hall, before leaving New Yo,k. sent for Gaynor and told. him he couit have the support of the New York q d.
 egation for Vice President if he would accept. Gaynor consented.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
PICTURE OF
 TRAVELLERS

# An interesting photo of all the
 Arkansas Travellers who were in at Tendance at the recent meeting in sFort Smith has been presentedssto the iPine Bluff Board of Trade by W. N. sTrulock, president of the local branch sof the Travellers. It shows all of the saTravelers in their official uniforms, Assembled in front of the Hotel Main, land was taken immediately after the sdress parade. The picture is a nov selty and is worth going to the Board sof Trade to see.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Denver, Colo, July 3.-Supreme Court Justice William J. Gayln.' of Brooklyn loomed up tonight as the most probable nominee for Wee President One who came direct From Lincoln today said this even ng
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
The BANK OF PINE BLVFP
200 Die in a
 Mine Explosion

Hearst News Special to the Gra395c.
 St. Petersburg, July 3.-One hun dred and sixty bodies have been taken out of the Rkovsky mine after q gas explosion. The disaster will cause more than two hundred deaths.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

James P. Clark Jr. of Little Rock is in the city visiting his schoolmate,
 c. A. Troupe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

Deputy Sheriff Willie Miller was reported some better yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
POPULAR SOCIETY
 GIRL STRICKEN

Miss Victoria Harrei. one of Pine Bluffs most popular society girls and One Of the most accomplished young ladies in Arkansas, was taken from her home to the Florence Sanitarium at a late hour Thursday night. after suffering an attack of appendicitis, She suffered mach yesterday and the may deem it necessary to operate On her today. Her many friends hope. in the event the opera tion' is performed, that it will be suc cess.ul and that Miss Harrel will soon be able to leave the institu- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04

Wesley Vning. formerly of this city now living at Hot Springs, is in the city visiting relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-04
TOWARDS
 SAVING

money by taking out Bank Book at our Savings Department today,
 A hundred resolutions to save IF NOT carried out will never earn cent of interest. while money deros- 1ted here regularly will increase with interest at 3 per cent on every dollar
 It will pay you to make a start to- day.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14
TIE GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL
MESA COUNTY WINS
BOUNDARY LINE CASE

Important Decision Long Drawn Dispute State Engineer Jycox Yesterday
That Delta County not Entitled Big Slice Of the Hannah Greek and
Grand Mesa Country Which That County Demanding
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

Yesterday State Engineer Jaycox
mailed letter to the board of county
commissioners of each of the two
counties, containing his decision in
the interesting case. Delta county
had charged that the state engi-
neer's survey of the boundary line
was not correct and that he chose
the wrong points to make the sur
vey. Engineer JaycoX says that he
has followed the line as provided by
law and states in his letter that if
his decision is not satisfactory he is
ready to proceed with new survey.
Mesa county has claimed and con-
trolled the disputed territory for over
25 years and has levied all taxes on
the property and exercised admins
tration over it. The territory Delta
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

is claiming is about IL by IA miles
in extent.
The decision is a decided and COM
plete triumph for Mesa county. The
copy of Engineer JaycoX's decision
and letter reached the Mesa county
officials today. In full it is as fol-
lows:
August II, 1908.
10 the Hon. Board of County Com
missioners, Delta and Mesa Coun-
ties. colorado.
''Sirs:-1ne honorable board of
county commissioners of Delta coun-
ty, under date of Sept. 4, 1907, petit
toned state engineer under pro-
vision of Sec. 771-l Mills Annotated
statutes, TO establish and mark a
portion of the common boundary line
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14
CALL FOR BIDS.

Bids will be received by the secre-
tary of the school board of district
No. / at 625 Main street, up to noon
of Wednesday, August 10, for the
construction of cement sidewalk to
the extent of 100 feet in length ON
Ute avenue and 125 feet length on
Fourth street, Grand Junction, said
walk to be of the uniform width of
8 feet. to be laid in accordance with
the city ordinance ana in a substan-
tial manner, subject to the approval
of the school board.
Each bid must be accompanied by
a certified check for $50.
(Signed) j. A. McCULLOCH,
Secretary School District No. l..
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14
c,,ta panl, Commissioner Henry

State Bank Commissioner Henry
NJ. Beatty has issued an abstract Oh
reports of GA state banks, oil prlVAle
banks, IL trust companies and . saw
ings banks, at the close OF business
July is. The report shows thas
there is an increase in moneys of
various natures in the banks of the
state TO the amount of 100000
since the last report was issued IN
Fehruary. The report shows a to-
tai of S29,90S,143.16 of resources
in all the banks, apportioned as tol-
lows. state banks, $S,GOS, S,5St "a +,
n,ivate banks, S5,65S,703.56; trust
comnanies s11.6l1, 1,552.30, and saw
inas banks. S4,031. 1.300.06.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

On one-seventh of an acre of
ground Charles Werline sold straw
berries to the value of S11S.05. They
canned 40 quarts. used all they want
ed for table use and gave lot away.
So it is safe to say he raised $125
worth of berries on this tract of
ground. At this rate l acre OF
Strawberries will produce an income
of 1875. Where can you do better
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

Misses Leta Dunkun OF Nevada
Mo, stopped over in this city yester-
day for days visit with the ram
ily of r. C. Caldwell and Misses Lou Lou
ise and Anna Ingram, old-time
friends. Miss Dunkun is en- route
to the northwest on visit.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

Attorney and Mrs. John Fry re-
turned last night on the narrow
gauge from Ouray.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

VIM. A. House. general secretary
of the Y. NJ. c. A.. has returned home
from Estes park.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

cunty hd o
t ppy
decision nderdS erIy state Engine w
carng gdntt tr line between the
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-14

o. e. Mabee of Winfield, Kans..
Is here on business trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-17
BUSINESS LEASH
CUT BY ELECTION
Mills, New Building, Every
Enterprise Starts Hum
ming in Peoria.

PEORIA, I'LL. Nov. 1.-THE election of
William Howard Taft was vital to The
entire country and especially vital ID
Peoria, for il electrified Peoria CONNER
cialy, in her manufacturing sphere, ia
the department of finance. i'm the build
ing world, an the shops-eyerywhere
II was the cutting Of the leash that
held i'm allegiance the construction OF
the i. & =, Il. miilion-dollar bridge,
the alf-miIlion-dollar jefferson build
ing: held in the warehouses thousands
upon thousands OF dollars worth of
merchandise, ordered observation-disclosures
Iect 10 cancellation: opened the way for
the starting OF local manufacturing cs-
adjustments; firing of factory furnaces,
increasing Of working forces. the en-
ployment of hundreds upon hundreds OF
extra men.
IL amounted 10 millions of dollars, i'm
fact, An improvements. the guarantee OF
continuance of work to an army of men
who Will make Peoria their home Tor
years TO come.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-17
MRS. JANE THOMAS
DIES AT AGE Of %
Resident of Washington for
Sixty-fYe Years Buried
Today.

Mrs. Jane T. Thomas, ninety-two
years Old widow of ". H. Thomas, and
"a resident of Washington for sixty
five years who died al her residence,
AZ Eleventh street southwest, Sunday,
was buried this afternoon IN Congress
sionaI Cemetery. Funeral services were
held from Epiphany Chapel, Twelfth
and G. streets southwest. the church of
which she had been faithful com
muuicant for many years.
The death of Mrs. Thoman removes
one Of the oldest residents Of this city.
She was active, possessed I'll her facul-
ties 10 the last. recalling with vivid ac-
curacy the old days when the southwest
section OF the city was commons,
through which the old James canal had
the right of way, and when freight
laden vessels navigated 10 the very
doors doors of the National Capitol.
Mrs Thomas was a native Of Virginia
and was a member OF FAMILY Of his
tOric interest Perhaps no family has
contributed more to the service Of theil
country than the Adams family. from
which she desceHdd. Hr-great grand
father fought valiantiy ln the keNolu-
tl0narV War and was an OVeTseeT of
the GUSTS estate, the owner of which
became the wife Of President Washing.
ton and the First Lady OF the Land
Her father fought with distinction
through the Mexican war and the Sol
of Mrs. Thomas George w. Thomas. q
local contractor is a veteran of the
civil war
Mrs Thomas is survived by two sons
George ~. Thomas and w II. Ihomas
ir.. fifteen Erands0ns, twelve grand
daughters, and ten great grandchildren
the eldest of whom Is a girl eighteen
wears Old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-17
PLANS TO EXPOSE
CINCINNATI GANG

CINCINNATI. Nov fittings are
going to hit the sky and the old order
nI politics i'm Cincinnati is about to
be smashed To- Smitherecus. A new
Richmond is i'm thc field, and the al
legged 'rotteuuess" OF Hamilton county
political methods is due for an expose
that will make people gasp
Henry IT, Hunt is the man who says
DEE is going 10 turn the trick He is
tho new prosecuting attorney Tor the
county. and is "a Democrat Moreover
ua is a young man. ready 10 make
himself a reputation. and lac succeeds
q Republican prosecutor who never
hurt himself prosecuting
When f1uut goes into office he will
DRY the lid loose and give everybody a
glance at what is what in Cincinnati
The methods OF the gang rule in
Hamilton county, led by George b. Cox,
have long been held up To OppTObri am
an over the country. and William How
ard Taft gave them blisteTlng denun-
citation i'm his famous Akron speech two
years ago. Young Hunt is thirstiug for
more and ne says he is going after the
gang with gloves of
There are many people in Cincinnati
who welcome the prospect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-17
ELECTION OF ROOT
BELIEVED ASSURED

Administration folk are in high
feather today over the New York Sen
atorship.
They consider the contest as prac-
ticalIy ended and declare that II viii
be only a matter of short time until
CROUCH pledges to Ciuch Secretary
EIihu Roots election shall be forth
coming.
Roots formal declaration of his re-
CeptiVe candidacy is said by his fol
lowers 70 have swept away the biggest
proo supporting the candidacy of State
Chairman Woodruff. Roots friends IN
New York and Washington had up "a
the SecretaTys definition of his atti-
tude been embarrassed by the fear OF
his possible deClinatiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-17
Died


CHRISMAN-On SUNDAY. November 10. fs0s
after a long and painful illness At the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie GdrdeIis.
MARY z. the beloved wife OF the late
John Chrismau.
Gone. our beloved nothert
Funeral from II Street Christian Church
between Four-and-s-half and Sixth streets
southwest. on wednesday, November a.
1908. al 2 O'Clock Relatives and friends
EdInburgh and Roanoke papers pIears
c0pyJ nofs-2f
b LLENGER-On Monday. November l.,
l-ai at a. m. JOSEPH NJ BALLE&CfER.
infant son og J. A. and Ella F. BaIIeng~r
al rs Fifth street southeast.
HUNPHRIES-On Tuesday. November y.
1905, at l-35 O'Clock d IN, JOHN W. HUN
PHRIES. beloved husband OF susie D.
HUMPHREYS. IN the hfty-eighth year OF his
age.
Funeral services al O'Clock Thursday.
49, from his residence at SO G street south
east Friends invited.
At rest. It
LEWIs-On Thursday, November Is, 1905. at
McAlester. Okla. FIELDING, son ~ Im5-
gen and the late Fielding Lewis Of Mar
fuion. King George county, Va
THOMAs-Entered into rest Sunday, Nover-
Der ID. lsJS, al 1913 a. m, al the residence
u her son. William il. Thoma.- 80
Eleventh street southwest. JANE - the
widow or William II Thomas, IN the ninety
second year OF her age.
TWOMEY-On SUNDAY. November IL. lqas
at p m-- JOHN NJ. TWOMEY, brother
Of johanna Twomey and Mrs. William p
tOrCUTau
WILDMAN-On Monday. November Is. 1903
at j. m AUGCSTTE H. beloved wife
OF Albert n WiIdman, aged thlrty-t..o
years nine months three DAYS
Augustie A Wildmau WAS thirty-tV0 years
old and died after an illness u five DAYS.
She was the wife " Albert Y VViIdrr4u.
local salesman. Mrs Widmau We a
lifelong resident OF this city, ana a uE-
time member Of the Zion Evangelical 18th
eTan Church. Besides her husband sh.. is
survived by four children. Mildred ET rar.
Howard. and Ruth, her mother and even
sisters
WILLIAMSON SATURDAY. November T. 1904
HENRY g. WILLIAMS
WRACKS-Du Friday, November IS. 1913 II
| the tuberculosis Hospital WILLIAK
WBACkS. brother Of Ella and Iamas
NTacks-