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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
CITY COLLECTOR
ASKS PROTECTION
Applies for Peace Warrant for u. 4.
Caldwell, Local Liveryman, De.
claring That He Threatened His
Life When He Went to Him to
Collect Il Vehicle License

A. G.. russell, city collector. yes
terday applied to Justice J. A. Fraz-
Ter, requesting that D. A. Caldwell.
we'll known liveryman OF this city,
be placed under a peace boad. He
declared that Caldwell had threat
ened his life enc had chased him
with brick. after he had gone to
his stable to collect a license. which
Russell claims. had never been pail
on wagon, used by Caldwell in
hauling dirt Mayor Toney later APP
peared as paecemaker between the
men and it is believed that the
matter will be settled without fur
Their court proceedings.
According to Russell, the city
collector spied q dirt wagon on the
street, which was in charge Of a ne
gro The wagon, the negro said.
was the property of Caldwell. Rus
sell says he went to Caldwel.s sta
bic and tola him lie would Lave to
pay a license on the wagon. CalI-
we'll explained the matter by saying
that ne had purchased a second
hand wagon to use for a few days
and that he had paid all licenses
on all other vehicles owned and
used by him. Russell says he told
him that that made no difference
with MIN that he would have to pay
the license. Caldwell accused the
city collector. the latter says. OF
prosecuting h m. declaring that he
had made life almost intolerable for
him Of late in demanding licenses
repeatedly. Russell claims that
Caldwei threatened his life at the
stable and he went ava. 70 fad
the name of tn" negro driver, that
the after might be arrested for w.
latng the city ordinance, governing
licenses for vehicles. He says he
found the negro and when he was
securing his name, Caldwell appear
ed. with a brick in his hand. and
AGAIN threatened him. Russell said
he hurried away, telling Caldwell
that he had better leave him alone.
He followed me as far as the ice
factory" said Russell. from
Fourth avenue and Pine street.
then asked for peace warrant for
CALDWELL"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
Box Party.

4 box party, which ended with a
most delightful luncheon at the home
of Miss Victoria Harrel, the charming
vocalist and society girl, was one of
the features at the Madam Butterfly
performance at the Elks Theater last
night. The party was given by Mr.
f. II. Crump, complimentary to Miss
Harrel After the performance his
guests were delightfully."- entertained
by Miss Harrel at her home, where
a delicious luncheon was served by
the Quality Shop. MI. Crump's
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. William
H. Langford, Miss Emma PlummeI
and Mr.. Towner, Miss Grace York
and Chester Taylor, Mrs. c. F. Coo
and Miss Harrel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Treasury department, Office of
the supervising architect. Washing
ton. D. G., January IS. 1905
Sealed proposals vii be received
at this office until o'clock .. m.
on the 2lst day of February, 1908.
and then opened for construction.
tincluding plumbing, gas piping,
eating apparatus. electric conduits
and wiring) of the U. S. Postoff' ce
at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. in accor-
dance with drawings and speciGca-
tions. genes OF which MAY be had
at the office of the custodian of
site at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. or at
this office at the discretion Of the
supervising architect.
JAMES KNOX TAYLOR,
Supervising Architect.
l. cod St
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
REV. THOMAS
GREAT MEETING

The revival meeting last night at
the Ohio Street Baptist Church was
the most largely attended and most
enthusiastic yet held by Reverend U T..
S. Thomas. The church, as on the
previous night, was packed to the
doors. There were ten additions
making total Of eighty in all. Since
he began his remarkable meetings at
that church, Reverend Thomas has re-
corded more than two hundred con-
versions
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
ATKINSON GROCER co.
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~ f.CCAl ANO DTAERWiSE
M q = = = = . = 80

~. ". BDyce deSDtcs his time I
rssnts
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23

.Hssnts
Always ever pOpular-Theatorium
Moving pictures at the Elks Theatel
Efanight
See the Lees in their wire teleg
Apply sketch at the Theatorium.
The weather man says it viii
I've fair today, with colder weather
THE Passion Play" a sacred drama
Sounded on the life Of Christ, Elks
Gsheater tonight.
--For saAe cHeap-Lady's bicy~
Gle, standard make For further
Information inquire at this office.
--FOR RENT-.Two desirable
2soms. Apply at corner Of West
3;'ifth Avenue and Pine street ~.
~. f. Kerst OF this city was
yesterday commissioned notary
public by the Secretary of State.
Mr. Clifford Austin OF Atlanta,
Georgia, will arrive today to be
Gne guest OF his sister. Mrs. Oscar
brewster.
Realization OF the Crucifixion of
3Shrist'' portrayed BY $500 feet of
sGlms. The Passion Play Elks Theater
tonight.
EGvery man. woman and child should
.saee the Passion Play at the Elks The
4Eter tonight You may not have this
opportunity again.
--Wanted-To rent furnished house
eith modern conveniences. No chill
dren. References given. Address
y. O. Box 561. 1-17-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23

Mrs, G. B. Lyle and Misses Good
and Dixon of Magnolia are among
the guests at the Hotel Jefferson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
FOR StLE.

Sealed bids Will be received J..
until 10 o'clock a. M. February. i, =
1908, for the sale Of the s 10 nr :,
NE. IA of Block No. Is in Do. "
ITarding's Addition 10 the City Of pi,
Bluff. Arkansas. Terms Cash
Right reserved to the TruA ices IA j.,
iect any and all bids.
W. Il. TANKEESI.rv
Secretary of Board Districr Trpc+,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
KILLED MAN IN
CROWDED CAFE

New York, Jan. 22.-After train
ing for months with pistol, Mrs
May Roberts, a woman of the world
tonight emptied a revolver into the
body of Frank Brady n the crowd
ed Mays restaurant. She pulled
another pistol from her muff and
committed suicide.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Nine. lie Claire will remain al
41I East Second avenue FOR a
snort period" where all will have Il
favorable opportunity to become
better acquainted with themselves.
Success III life insured through tn
mcthod Of self-oontrol aud adapta-
ton. Advice on all life events
that leads 10 happiness ana pr
lection. Nine. has been three years
in Little Rock with best resnlf-
through Psycholistic reasoninc.
Hours TO 9 p. III. Oh .t..e''z' -
Lbs:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
ROOSEVELT MAYOR
OF NEW YORK

Hearst News Spec. to the Graphic.
St. Louis, Jan. 22.---Jaco1 Riis,
who is the one man who can walk
into President Roosevelt's eanctun,
without knocking, says the presi-
dent would consent to being els3:ted
mayor of New York, after MS pres;
ent term in the White House ~
pires.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
r. SRlEF MENTION. 2
]. J. ]. j. !. + !. + I. 1. + !. ! + j. +

Mike Yout Of Little Rock was tho
guest of friends mere yesterday.
Charles H. Triplett has returned
from a brief sojourn at Hot Springs.
Mrs. Mae VI. Davies was %Hoai
at the HotelMarion in Little |? 'cE
yesterday.
Miss Essic GDttlieb has retur2ei
from a visit to relatives and fr'"nli
in Little Rock.
q. f.. Mckenzie and wife OF Ca
bool Ark. are registered at the
Hotel jefferson.
Miss Matte Belle Arnold. OF Mem
phis. is in the city visiting friends
at the Hotter jefferson >
a. ]. Pegg and TT. Daniels WI
1known Pine BluHians, were recent
Visitors at the capital.
Mrs. A. r. Sheriff. came m from
Sheriff. to witness Madam Butter
fly" and to visit relatives.
J. A. Fitzpatrick, travelling
freight agent for the "Clover Leaf
road, is in the city on business
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Butts OF No.
BILE Lake came up to see the per-
Torrance at the Elks last night.
Miss Elsie jacobson OF Little
Rock is in the city visiting Miss
Brunette Silbernagle for a few days.
Ed Cheek. special agent for the
Cotton Belt road, mas returned from
an official business trip to Lite
Rock
f. l.. Barley of the Barklcy-
Bloom Agency. is in Guthrie. OKLA.
on brsineN, connected with that
tiII'.
John Myar Of Camden spent VS.
tcrday in the city with relatives and
witnessed the show at the Elks las
night.
Miss Brinda Thornton OF Cam
den arrived yesterday and VII
spend several days here with
friends. s7r@-.-z-.
Mrs John F. Rutherford and Mrs. W.
4. Taggart have returned from Little
Rock, where they visited relatives for
few days. .-----.-z----==
J. NJ. Whitehead, we'll known
architect and engineer Of Little
Rock, was in Pine Bluff yesterday
on business.
Mrs. G.. G. Rankin and son,
George H. Rankin of Warner. attend
cd the performance at the E!ks
theater last night.
J. S. Wiley, city editor OF the Com
will return tonight from Tu-
pelo, Miss, where he attended the
wedding of a relative.
Harry Friedheim Of Camden was
among the visitors in the city Las.
night to attend the Madam But
terfy" performance.
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Louthan left
last night Tor Dal!aS, IeAaS, where
Mr.. Louthan goes on business and Mrs.
Louthan will visit friends.
Z Miss Elizabeth Tindal will leave in
4 few days for Birmingham and New
Orleans, where she will visit relatives
md friends for several weeks. s-----s~.
Walter McAdams has returned to
Little Rock to resume his duties as key
clerk at the Marion Hotel. He came
o see his mother, who was quite sick
or several days.
E. A. Mayhem, r. w. Mays, Doc
tor J. A. Talbot and Joe B. Elliott
Of Fordyce came here last night
to attend the Madam butterfly"
performance at the Elks theater.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23

ii YOU HISS IL SOu wiz i'ii'7' % 49,
Passion Play Elks Theater tonight.
A fine baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nining
yesterday.
Mss Bessie Downs, who has
been quite sick for several days.
is improving.
Edgar Brewster, the popular and
efficient circuit clerk, is confined to MS
bed with la grippe.
Mrs. H. T. Sallce, who was quite
sick with la grippe for several daES
was better yesterday.
Misses Pearl and Hazel LeFH1'
daughtcrs of Captain and Mr>
Leon Levey. are sick with Ia rip
Dry Wood anG Cinders for sale.
Onick delivery A. White, I'll"
Vest Thirteenth street, old phone
lips.
See zee. with his free exhibition OF
Dummies every afternoon at and
$3.50. night at I and $50 in front OF
The Theatorium.
The meeting of the Pine Bluff
Athletic Club, which was to have
been held tonight, has been post
poned until February 5.
The first quarterly conference
of the First Methodist church will
be held there tonight. Reverend
". w. Christie. presiding elder,
will preside.
The members OF the Pine Bluff
Apollo Club will meet tonight and
rehearse at the Sunday school "oom
of the First Methodist church. All
the members are urged to be pres
cnr
Mrs Mary Buckner, the estmable
mother of Reverend W. ID. Buckner,
LID, is critically i'll at the home OF
her son on West Second avenue Rev
erend Buckner is also confined to his
bed with illness and has been i'll for
several days.
"A big revival meeting is being
conducted at the Jerusalem churCi,
colored Fourteenth avenue ana
Texas street, by Reverend 4. y
Rowan. Large Crwods are attend
ing the church each night and rnan%
additions to the church arc heino
listed.
M. J. Smith, who was badly
injured and incapacitatcd several
weeks ago when he came in contact
with post on Main street, charged
with a live wire. was able to u olt
yesterday for the first time sin:zn
the accident. He is unable TO get
about, however. without crutche5.
Nelson RoseborouGh, negro.
was yesterday bound over by Just
ice j. A. Frazier to await the action
of the Jefferson county grand jur!
on charge of disposing Of mort
gagged property. The negro is az
cused of selling bale of cotton, up
on which Alexander Brothers had
q mortgage. He is il Jail.
"A negro named Smith. employ
ed by the Pine Bluff Light and
Water Company, was overcome ~
gas while making a gas pipt roa-
nection at West Sixth avcnu. and
Cherry street, late YESTERDAY after
noon. The negro was ,a',n rem
the excavation. where he fell nm
and was revived in
short time. He will recover
ALL the cases against the whole !
salers, whose wagons were lief: in |
he street Monday night, were dis
missed yesterday in the police court ,
~ Police Judge Stewart A charge |
If obstructing the streets was mad,
against D. A. Caldwell, a local lv.
'ryman whom, the accused business |
men stated, had the wagons ir mis-
are. He will be given q herring
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
STRAYED OR STOIFN

\ black and tan half-grown hon.
pup--a Gip-named Venus. Tie !.
turn of this Clip to No. 2iuI West g,
ond avenue or information as IN !
whereabouts will be literally rewa,,
ed. Leave information n this Mr.
or No, 24o1 West Second avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-23
Ef1lbroiderieS

For a complete and
satisfactory line of EN-
brOideries TO select from.
we ask that you look at
the assortment which
will be shown Tuesday
noening of this week at
our Embroidery counter.
We believe that you will
Join with US in the verdict
that it far surpasses any
line shown in the city,
both as to styles. quail
tiles and prices.
Seeing is believing.
Come and look.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

240,000 fine levied upon 1t by decree of United States court with lively in- terests, It was generally known that . decision would be rendered to-day, When the reversal of the lower court became known there was considerable excitement manifest through the lln- ancal district and a jump in prices resulted, Standard oil stock Itself rose sixteen points in the outside mar ket It has been supposed that the shadow of this fine, hanging over the Standard Oil company, has been q restraining Influence on the activities Of capitalists In that group and that the winning of their case would result In Increased activity on the:r part It has been argued, also, that a good effect on the general movement of capital might be expected owing to an interpretation of such decision as additional assurance of safeguards for rights of capital and property. The effect in the stock market however, proved to be short lived,
 The first bulge In prices was taken advantage of to effect free dstribu- ton of speculative holdings by those who have followed the rise in prices. The skyrocket advance In Nesting house Electric, following violent movements yesterday, was of no ben eft to the general market and proved rather unsettllng to sentiment Other electric stocks moved In sympathy. The hesitation and irregularlty In the stock division was in contrast with the sustained demand of the bond di- vision. Not only in the aggregate par value of the sales but also In the va riety of the demand to-day's bond market was even more striking than on earlier days of the week The rise in copper metal and the decline In wheat were favorable factors in the days market. The absorptive power of the demand for stocks had reas- suring effect as the day progr> ssed and made the closing strong and at general gains.
 Bonds were strong. Total sales par value, s5,032.000.
 United States bonds were unchang- ed on call.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
INFORMAL WHIST.

An informal whist was given by Mrs. Charles c. Bromley to Miss Frances Treat at the Ormond, Brad ley Point, West liz zen. Mrs. Harry Post won first prize which consisted of q beautiful handkerchief. After the games ice cream and wafers were serv- ed. Among the guests were Mrs Leroy Hildreth, Mrs. Eugene Underwood, Mrs, Harry Lincoln, Mrs. l.. Eugene Fuller. Mrs. Charles Hitchcock, Mrs. Frank Kimberly, Mrs. Harry Post, Miss Gertrude Wilson, Mise Margaret Kricholl, Miss Carrie Cowell, Miss Kel- ley and Miss Elsie Kelley, Miss Iva Harper, Mise Lynette Sporm, Miss May Barnum.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
FOREIGN BoURsEs.

London, July 22.-Money was easily obtainable and discounts were steady. Business on the stock exchange was generally slack and there was barely sufficient investment buying to main tain gllt-edged securities. This was ow- ing to the attractive new Issues Con sols dropped 7-l6ths in the afternoon on Indian consol selling, but home rails recovered sharply on a better Great Eastern dividend than had been ex- pected, which caused nasty bear cover ing, The eastern political disturbance continues to weaken foreigners which were sold for continental account. Kaf- frs was hrmed. and copper shares were good.
 Paris, July 22.-Prices on the Bourse today were firmer
 Berlin. July 22-Tradlng on tn, Boursc today was weak and prices were lower.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
Miscellaneous CODCs.
sGA-d dividend.
STOCK MARKET REVIEW.
No Consistent Trend in Course of
 Prices Yesterday.

New York, July 22.-There was no constant trend in the course of prices of stocks to-day. Ups and downs succeeded each other all day, and of- ten contrary movements were in progress at the same time. The mar lSet was whipped into some show of animation by one or two of the oc- currences of the day, put these in- huences soon expended themselves. Efforts to trace the nature of the op- erations going on by the larger in- terests were uuayailng
 The speculative contingent has looked forward to a decision of tha Standard Oils appeal against the $29,-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Out of 25,OO0 shares traded in here for foreign account the sales consti- tuted three-quarters, including the trangers and United States Steel. Most American stocks were heavy on tle other side early.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Despisod and neglected, broker with special information" says that Chicago Subway should not tn forgot ten. There are hints of forthcoming developments in which Armour, Har- riman and Erie come in for particular mention.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
NOTES OF MARKET
Holding Company Rumors Are Pushing to the Front
 Again.
STANDARD OIL DECISION
Did Not Stimulate Any Outside Buy ing--Holders of r. C. Told
 to Hang on.

Holding company rum DTS are push ing to the front again. They did good service on previously mem Jrable oc- casions, and are expected to show that they have lost none of their influence.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
ON THE HONG KONG.

H. Tinedland left Monday for duty on the United States receiving ship Hong Kong, stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard, after a five days leave of absence which time he had spent at his home, 60 Portsea street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

The comment of floor trader on come of the buying yesterday morning V as that 1t looked almost like the real taing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Accompanying Inside re tsons" why the Pacific Coast dividends were re- duced, a bzroker very mu h interest," cd in the affairs of the company ad- Nises holders of the stock 10 hang on.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
BOSTON STOCK MARKET.

Reported over nrivate wires of Horn blower x Weeks, members of tho New York and Boston Stock Ex- changes, Frank D Wetmore. mana ger,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
COTTON MARKET.

Reported over private wire by Hayden Stone & Co., members of New York and Boston Stock and New York Cot ton Exchanges. New Haven branch, S3 Center street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

In quarters where there liaa been 10 lack of information since Mir. Schwao got back from F. :, 1t Is believed that a return to nls on Bethle- hem Steel preferred is not very far off. The company, 1t is ;aid by means of new processes under it's own con- trol, will be great money maker and, before it is generally believed may be paying dividends on ts common stock. The latter is regarded as the cheapest of the metal stocks for the long pull.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Prince & Whitey, members or the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges, New York office 52 Broadway, and 15 Center street, New Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
HOP POSTPONED.

The regular hop at the shoreham was to have taken place last night was postponed until tonight
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

After period of quietneys during the first part of the afternoon, yes- terday, stocks became strong again In the last hour and developed little more activity before the close. But 1t was obvious that the Standard oil decision had not stimulated any out- bide buying. On the other hand, the dulness did not induce any aggressive bear attack. as is often .he case when stocks become dull on the rise.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

while the rest are wondering what's going to happen
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
CLOSING PRICES.

Reported over private wires of Prlnco X Whitely, members of the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges, New York office, 52 Broadway. and 10 Center street. New Haven. Conn.
 Nnw York Tulv %
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

There are reasons for expecting thas the Republic Steel issues will give a better account of themselves reasons which are advanced by market critics on what seem to be gen val rather than special grounds They take the rather commonplace view that if busi- ness Is to improve if trade revival Is to give to U. s. Steel anything like it's present value. and to make it worth as much more as Is predicted be lost in the shuttle. It must enjoy It's share of the impro cement, and should improve correspon lingly from the market point of view.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Standard oil stock on the curb had sold off points to 646 on light trans actions before the decision was an nounced, but when the facts became known il promptly jumped IA points to G6O, a new high price, on total of about l20 shares. Some professed to gee in the recent sharp rise in Stand ard oil inside information"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

One of the most discussed questions of the day was the probable effect which the standard oil decision would fairs. The protection of corporate af- fairs, which it suggests, was thought calculated to have weight with invest ors, and as likely to induce buying of securities on a larger scale.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23
THE NATIONAL TRADESM EMS BANK OF, NEW HAVEN.

Now that the season for ocean travel Is at hand, we desire to inform the public that we supply Letters of Credit and Travellers Checks avail able in all parts of the world.
 Drafts are also issued for remit tances to foreign countries.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Talking of commission houses being
 long of stock. Right here in this room" said a broker yesterday, there are represented probably 25000 to S0,- GOO shares of long stock. Every man you see, with one exception, is trading on the long side. The one is 0 mys- tery Of course you know who he is, Thov would all like to know where he stands, but they guess about the same and on the strength of what they guess they act It wouldn't do to give him away-well, I mustn't say any more, exceut that I'll take chanceS on pre- dieting that the individual will win out
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Amalgamated Copper continued to attract attention because of it's great flrmness. It became suddenly active in the last hour at the highest prices of the day. The Street had tip today that Copper would be put higher. For 9 per cent. stock 1t Is certainly very high at 72, according to the Wall street view. But the bears have ceas- cd attacking 1t for long time past, A strong pool lends support when needed