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The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30
FLOOD! FIRE! EARTHQUAKE!
Bagnaria Half fDestroyed--Smaller Towns and Villages Without Number Ob- liberated in Most Appalling of
 Modern Disasters

ual that which occurred in 17S3, when 10000 persons perished at Messina.
 According to late advices, Mes sina, in Sicily was terribly dam aged by the first shock and lat CT three-fourths of the town practically swept from the earth by a vast wave from the sea Hundreds met death in this inun- dation.
 Calabrian towns, Palmi, Reggie Scilla and Bagnara are report ed to have been destroyed eoW- pletely, being now merely a big mass of ruins Hundreds Of per, sons were killed or injured. in each place It is reported that Reggie met the same fate as Mes sina.
 Mount Aetna seems to have been the center. of disturbances and that portion of Sicily with i'm a radius of 40 miles seems to have been laid waste. 1t is not known whether the volcano is in action, as that section of the is land is completely cut off from the world, even the railroads of the entire eastern half of Sicily being destroyed.
 The region devastated is sub feet to earthquakes and probably 25O,OOO persons have been killed by these phenomena in Sicily and Calabria in the last three centur- iPS
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30
|TAL y'SDEAT I'll HR0LL ES ST|MATED CLOSE ID 100. .O00
WANTS 5 AGRICUL-
 TURAL SCHOOLS
Governor Elect Donaehey in an Address to Teachers for Our Schools
 for Farmers.

Little Rock, Dec 29.-The for ty-first annual meeting of the Arkansas State Teachers Assoc iation began it's sessions last night with an open meeting in the auditorium of the high school The principal address of the ev- ening was made by GOvernor-el- ect George w. DOnaghey who out lined somewhat the policy he ex- poets to recommend to the state legislature for more ample provi- sion for the agricultural train ing of the farmers of the state
 Mir. Donaghey's address was on "A System of Agricultural Edu- cation for Arkansas"
 Mir. Donaghey prefaced his ad- dress with the statement that there are 1000 school houses, in this state erected at a cost of less than S100 each, and Hnfer- red from this fact that there is a need of bettering the entire sys- tenn of education in the state. He then passed to the discussion of agricultural education and the benefits to be derived from it by the farmers as well.
 As a means of proving his point of the benefit to be derived from agricultural education he. told of the saving that would be ef- fected in one year if the proper economy were practiced in the feeding of live stock. By systema- tic and scientific feeding, he said millions of dollars would be say ed in a very short time, as the ! farmers and live stock raisers are careless in what sort and am ount of feed they give their Etock
 Another feature emphasized was the increased productivity that would come to the soil farm ed systematically. Taking very conservative estimate, he said, the productivity of the soil would be increased 50 per cent which would mean an added val ue of S10 to every acre of farm land in the state, provided it were all farmed along correct lines. Since there are 6,4O0,OOO acres of land in the state, the increased productivity of the soil Of the state would mean an increase of millions of dol lars to the value of farm lands in the state.
 The need of trained minds in agriculture, just as in any other work was dwelt upon, Mir. Don aghey saying that education was not so narrow that it would prove a benefit to some of the walks of life and not to others The man who attends college" he said receives a training that
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30

Undert taker ]. D. Cornish, of Hope is in the city today
 J. R. Lambert the Sutton n,er- chant was pleasant caller to- day.
 Miss Marie Brown, of Camden is expected tonight on visit to Miss Marion Waller.
 Several couples of Prescott people will attend the Elks ball at Hope tomorrow night.
 Joe A. Bailey returned today from Willisville, where he has been spending few days with his parents.
 Mir. and Mrs. Geo. J. Terry re- turned today from Newport , where they have been spending a while with friends and rela- lives.
 Miss Myrtle Herring who has been spending a few days here with the family of her grand father, B. G. Murrah, returned today to her home at Bodcaw.
 The many friends of Arl War mack will be glad to learn that his condition is not as serious as was reported in the News a few evenings ago and that he is rapidly recovering He has no intention of going to Texas, for his health, which is rapidly re- turning to him after a severe spell of bronchitis.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30
THREATEN SUIT FOR
 $lOO,OOO DAMAGES
Arkansas Brick aud Manufacturing Co. Insist on Extension of Convict
 Lease System
Special to The News.)


 Little Rock, Dec. 3O-2.52 pm. The attorneys for the Arkansas Brick and Manufacturing Co.,, which has held ten years lease upon the state convicts, and which expires tomorrow night. today notified the penitentiary board that it would resist any effort on the part of the state to terminate the contract Janu- ary 1st. They claim that the state should have furnished 300 contracts every day during the life of the lease, which leaves them to work five hundred con victs two years, before the con- tract is completed The Attor- ney-General rules that the state was only required to furnish one hundred men daily, though had the right to increase the number to three hundred The Brick and Manufacturing Co.,, threaten the bondsmen and members of the board if any attempt is made to recall the cOnvicts, in a suit for SlOO,OOO, the amount they all lege they will be damaged.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30

N.N Bailey''who has been spend ing the past three years in Col orado for his health. but who re- turned to Arkansas the first of December, was in town today, en route to Philadelphia, where he goes to complete the course in that institution, which he had to so suddenly abandon when he left for Colorado. Mr Bailey is a former Nevada County boy, a son of sam Bailey, and has many friends throughout the county who will be glad to learn that he has completely recovered his health.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30
Dead in Messina Counted by Tens of Thousands--City After City Wreck
 ed Reggie is Vast Tomb
A SERIES OF
 SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Entertainments at Mrs. Geo. ChristO. pher's, Mrs. Howard Terry's and
 the Misses White.

The home of Mrs. Geo. Chris topher on last evening was the scene of an unique gathering of Prescott's citizens, at recep- tion and dinner given to Mrs. ChristOpher's father, J. k. Ham, iltOn and the members of the Prescott Domino Club.
 After the serving of an eXcell- ent turkey dinner, which was hugely enjoyed by the dozen guests, tables We're spread for progressi*e dominoes in which Mrs. ChriStOpher readily joined to. complete a third. table. The games were quite exciting, and it was one o'clock in the morning before the ..oontests ended,
 Alto~et1fer the affair was most pleasant one, and Mrs. Christopher was the recipient of shower of compliments on the splendid manner in which the event was governed.
 Those present were l k Hamilton, bio Lewis, H. A. Sykes, C. R. Haynie, Brad Hamilton, Joe R. Hamilton, w. B. Waller, %. R. Mcdaniel, ]. M. Powell, John Warren. and A. NJ Denman.
 Mrs. Howard Terry on last evening entertained a few cou- pies of Prescott young people at her home on Christian Ridge, complimentary to her sister, Miss Clara Brooks The few hours were pleasantly spent in Chaf- ing Dish indulgences, which were most thoroughly enjoyed by those present, who were Misses Betsy Hinton, Marion Waller, Jean Hatley, Lizzie Christophe:' Bertha Hesterly and Berta Pitt man, and MeSsrS. II E. Doris, John T. Milburn, Sidney Duke ', John Brown, Wren Scott and Duncan McRae.
 The affair was a most pleas ant one, and Mrs Terry assisted by Miss Brooks was unsparing in her endeavors to afford the guests q most happy evening
 Misses Mary and Louise White are entertaining the young lad ies of Prescott at a reception at their home this afternoon, and the affair is attended by quite a large number of girl friends Of these genial hostesses
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30

Deputy Felice at Messina, con- flrming the previous reports of the complete destruction of Mes Sina-by fire following the earth quake. The deputy says the dead at Messina may be counted by tens of thousands.
 Rome, Dec. 29.-A special dis patch received here from Paler- mo, Sicily, says the dead at Mes sina as the result of the earth quake and tidal wave yesterday are estimated at 12,OOO. Scores are still alive, beneath the ruins of the city. Owing to the ina dequate means of rescue at hand it will be impossible to reach these people and bring them out alive.
 Other dispatches received here place the dead at Messina at ev- en more appalling figures. The Tribuna publishes telegram saying the casualties will reach a total of 75,OOO persons This report cannot be substantiate ted.
 Catania, Sicily, Dec 29.-Mount Aetna this morning is showing considerable activity and deton- ations which can be plainly heard in this city, together with the volume of smoke rolling out of the crater, added to the panic of the people. According to the director of the local observa tory this activity is directly connect ed with the earthquakes of yes terday which wrought such hay. oc in Calabria and Sicily, but great eruption is not expected Such phenomena seldom accom- pany violent seismic disturbances
 Rome, Dec. 29.-Twenty thous- and persons were killed accord ing to one estimate, by an earth quake, which on Sunday destroy ed most of the human habita- tions on the eastern half of the Island of Sicily and in the de- partment of Calabria, Italy. It is believed to be the greatest disaster of modern times.
 Reports arriving late all tend to ponfirm tho statement that the catastrophe possibly will eq-
The Prescott daily news., 1908-12-30

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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
W. J. Bryan Is
a cinch Bet

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Lincoln, Neb., June 13.-'It is all
over at Denver but the shouting. Will
liams Jennings Bryan is absolutely
assured of the Democratic nominal
ton This is the statement issued
from the Nebraska publicity bureau,
maintained by friends of Bryan Con-
ventions have been held in all of the
States and territories but three. The
Bryan bureau proc1aims $50 delegates
already instructed for the Nebraskan
and g. others in states not bound by
the unit rule have declared personal
preferences for him. This gives Bry-
an 697 votes, % more than is required
to nominate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
BOSE OWENS TAKEN
TO STATE PRISON

with Clarence Dellmon, "Pcuk OAR
by and Frank Ingram, three other
young white men, were caught in the
act of burglarizing the place and
were taken to headquarters by police
men. All of the stolen goods were
recovered. They had planned the
burglary and had let one Of the party
down into the wholesale house through
a transom by means of rope, when
the police surprised them. The cases
of Dellmon, Darby and Ingram are
still pending. Dellmon afterwards
admitted the charge and testified
against Owens.
Nixon and Shaw, attorneys for
Owens, made determined effort to
save their client After his convic-
ton in the circuit court they appeal
ed the case to the supreme court on
technicalities, but the case was not
reversed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

demonstrative loyalty OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Most of the Pennsylvanians arriving
today are from the Pittsburg district
and are members of clubs organized
in the interest of Senator Knox. whose
headquarters today are crowded with
supporters from his home
The Philadelphia contingent of dele
gates and marchers, $50 strong, are
expected in, tomorrow and will add
their voices to the Knox account.
The Ohio visitors are naturally in
the happiest frame of mind and conf
dent in the expressed belief that moth
ing now can prevent the nomination
of Secretary Taft ON the first ballot.
The arrival of the New York dele
cation in special train is awaited
with special interest.
Declarations by Governor Hughes
on yesterday that under no circum-
stances would he accept the nominal
ton for the vice presidency and that
his position with regard to the presi-
dency remained the same in that the
delegates are responsible to their con-
stituents and not him, had the effect
of forcing particular attention upon
the New York delegation, especially
with reference to the attitude to be
taken with regard to the vice presi-
dency.
The Pennsylvania delegation have
been provided with quite sumptuous
headquarters at Hotel Annex and in
the Fine Arts building, the seats in
the Auditorium OF the latter having
been removed to make way for the ad-
herents of Senator Knox, who are pre-
pared to carry on vigorous cam
paign.
The determination of the allies to
Garry on the fight all along the line
is sustaining the interest in the plans
of various state delegations that are
bound by instructions for one or an.
other of the candidates other than Mr.
Taft.
Nearly all the state delegations are
expected to hold caucuses on Monday.
Tomorrow will be heavy with arrivals
and Monday is expected to see the
greatest influx of delegates and visits
ors.
The convention will be called to Or
der by National Chairman Harry S.
New at noon on Tuesday.
The vice presidential situation early
today had given no hint of clearing
up and is occupying the attention of
all convention delegates and followers
who are here. The new arrivals will
make the first inquiries as to the sec
ond place situation but confronted
with non-committal replies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Big Car Strike
Threatens ''cincy''

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Cincinnati June ia general
strike of all employees of street rail-
ways will probably be called before
morning as result of wage dispute
between employees and the company,
which has been under consideration
for several months. Tonight there is
a great gathering of car employees in
Fountain Square and practically all
the police force has been mass ed
there to prevent disorder. Although
no general strike order has been is
sued it is not believed that the men
will return to work in the morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Senator OoIliyer
Eliminates Himself

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Chicago, Ill, June 13.-In a letter
to Hon. Lafayette Young, Senator
Dolliver of Iowa, the administration
choice for the vice presidency, practi-
cally eliminated himself from the
race declaring that eXigencies of the
situation did not require his nominal
ton. Leaders admit that it will be
bad politics to force Dolliver from
the senatorship and give Gov. Cum
minis a chance to cause another Re-
publican fight in the State on the eve
of the election. The letter brought
Vice President Fairbanks strongly to
the front as nominee to succeed
himself Cortelyou has following
but his corporation contributions rec
ord would initiate against the ticket.
He is better known over the country
than Representative Sherman, whose
chief strength is with members of
congress. A boom was started today
for Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota,
to forestall the probable nomination
Of Gov. Johnson for second place on
the Democratic ticket.
Milford Dreyfus is improving and
will soon be able to leave bis bed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
LAST OF civil WAR
BREASTW0Rk GONE

The last of the Notifications which
the then Col. Powell Clayton erected
around Pine Bluff in the fall of 1863
to repel an attack by the Confederate
army, has practically disappeared with
the filling in of the property On Lau-
rel street south of the Trulock resi-
Idence. Hardin's drain was utilized
by Clayton's. engineers as an outside
moat as far up as Elm street, where
a large ditch was opened northward
to the Arkansas river: Until recent
vears~-tfe redOubts on State, Laurel
and Elm streets We're striking enough
to be noticeable to the passer by, but
now these relics of the Civil war have
vanished into the gloam of history.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

Bose Owens was arrested by Depu-
ty Sheriffs Will Miller and Hooker
Friday night and placed in the county
Jail. He was taken to the State pen
itentiary yesterday by Sheriff c. NJ.
Philpot to serve four years for bur-
glary and grand larceny. He was ar
rested on a mandate from the Arkan-
sas Supreme Court which recently at
firmed verdict of a jury in the JEFF
ferson circuit court, which found
Owens guilty of burglary and grand
larceny and fixel his punishment at
3 years for burglary and l year for
grand larceny He was enjoying his
liberty through a bail bond when re-
arrested by deputy sheriffs.
@Owens was convicted of charge
of burglarizing the wholesale liquor
house of l.. and ID. Wertheimer at
Third avenue and State street. He,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

Everything is in practical readiness
to start the operation of the plant. The
plant is new, complete and paid for.
There is no delGon it.
In anticipation of the demand to be
created by the operation of this fac
tory, and in some cases after making
written contracts, our market gar
deners and small farmers have plant
ed largely and can i'll afford to lose
their produce for lack of market.
disappointment in securing operat-
ing capital has led the original pro-
motors to make an appeal to the pub
nc to take hold of the situation and in
such manner as may seem to be best,
make the operation Of the plant an
immediate accomplishment. There is
very little TIME for delay.
Come out Tuesday evening and hear
what is to be said. Say some things
yourself
Pine Bluff has been advertising for
colonies of small farmers and truck
gardeners. If we cannot take care
of what is already here why advertise
any further?
To operate this plant may be an ex-
pertinent, but it will be worth the cost
IF judiciously handled
To make this plant success would
solve once for ALL NJ 1aact ono o,or
ton concerning the utility of our cut
over timber lands.
Never mind about the past. What
do you think should be done for the flu
ture of the Jefferson Canning Fac
tory?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
DELEGATES FL0CkInG
TO windy CITY

Chicago. June 13.-The Republican
National convention delegations are
arriving today from several of the
most important states, accompanied by
bands and bearing flags and favorite
son banners, giving to Chicago a pic
turesque touch of color and a noisy
enthusiasm that is an essential part of
every national and political gathering.
delegations are in from New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The confident enthusiasm of the
Ohio delegation is no greater than the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

( The Federal army under General
Steele entered Little Rock Septem-
Der 10, 1863, and Pine Bluff was oc-
cupied four days later. On Sunday,
October %, 1863, General Jno. S. Mar
maduke's Confederate army made an
attempt to recapture Pine Bluff. Col.
Powell Clayton was in command of
the Union forces. His pickets and out
posts were driven in and Southern
batteries were planted on Fourth ave-
nue.. The Federal forces retired to
the county court house and with a
breastwork of cotton bales withstood
the attack. Soon afterwards Clayton's
engineers built the Notifications,
which were however never attacked.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Arthur Goebel
Will Not Talk


Hearst News Special to the Graphic. .
Frankfort, KY, June 13.-Arthur
Goebel, brother of former Governor
Goebel, tonight refused to discuss the
report that violence would be Of
fered Caleb Powers and Jim Howard,
accused of assassinating the Cover
nor in 1900, and who have been in
jail ever since, until today, when hotb
We're pardoned by Governor Wilson.
There are rumors that partisans OF
the slain executive would take re-
yenge
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
CANNING FACTORY
STOCKHOLDERS NET

The stockholders of the jefferson
Canning Company held an enthusiasts
tic and largely attended meeting yes
terday afternoon at the office of
County Judge James Gould to formu-
late plans whereby the new canning
factory, recently erected and equip
ped IN the western part of the city.
might DE placed in operation. The
meeting was presided over by j. A.
Holmes and J. f. Boyce was secre-
tary.
plans were outlined through which
finances will probably be secured TO
place the new plant on more pro-
gressive basis. Lack of funds has pre-
vented the operation of the plant and
many truck farmers. who have raised
vegetables and fruits for the factory.
are sufferers, as Well as the inves ors
in the enterprise.
A committee was named to confer
with a citizens committee which is
to be appointed at meeting to be
held at the court house Tuesday
night, relative to securing necessary
funds. This committee is composed
of n. II. Wilson, J. f. Bobo, w. e.
Mullikin and A. w. Mills.
There will be mass meeting of our
citizens next Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. in the circuit court room, to
take action concerning the operation
of the Jefferson Canning Factory
Contracts have been made for sup
plies of beans, tomatoes and other
things. such as sorghum and potatoes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
All Go Free In
Pennsylvania

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Harrisburg, Pa, June 13.-Con-
gresham H. Burd Cassell, president
Company, and Joseph Huston, archi-
tect for the Pennsylvania capitol
were today acquitted of a charge Of
conspiracy to defaud the State by ren
dering false bills for furnishings at
the capitol The jury was out twenty
four hours. This marks the end of
the prosecution as the three other de-
PENDANTS, Auditor Snyder, Treasurer
Mathues and Superintendent OF
Grounds Shumaker were acquitted by
the courts order yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

The torpedo struck the Florida amid
ships penetrating the double bot
tom and coal bunker. The vessel
listed 16 inches, but pumps were able
to keep water out and the engine room
was perfectly dry. Admiral Mason
and crew of thirty aboard the Florida
said the explosion felt like vessel
in a collision. Secretaries Metcalf
Taft and Postmaster General Meyer
witnessed the test. All said the tor
pedo did less damage than was expect
ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
Big RECEPTION
AWAITS WILLIAMS

ception to be rendered Mr.. Williams
upon his arrival here. The meet
ing was presided over by V. o. Alex
,ander, president of the Society, and
IS. F. Hilzheim acted as secretary in
the absence of Secretary Wiley. The
by laws and constitution We're adopted
and the entertainment committee re-
ported progress.
The Mississippi Society will tender
the distinguished Mississippian ban
quet FRIDAY night at the Hotel Jeffer-
son and will probably enlist the SER
vices of a local band to accompany
the members to the depot the hour OF
his arrival. The Society will meet
again Thursday night to complete ar
rangemants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14

A reception in keeping with his.
prominence and a banquet, at which
he will speak, will be some of the
features offered by the Mississippi So
ciety of Pine Bluff upon the visit
of John Sharp Williams, leader of
the minority in the lower branch of
Congress and one of the greatest
statesmen he-south ever produced.
Friday pight. Mr.. Williams is coming
her to deliver his lecture, under the
auspices of lecture bureau. The
place of his appearance will be an
nounced later.
At the meeting of the members Of
the Mississippi Society held last night
at the Hotel Jefferson, further ar
rangements We're made for the re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-14
nighwayman Held
Up Stage Coach

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Rawhide, New, June 13.-While
passing through lonely gulch six
miles from here a stage from Schurz
was held up by, two masked men and
the Wells Fargo box taken. AS soon
as the robbery was reported armed
back set out after the bandits. It is
supposed that the treasury box con-
tanned between $4,000 and 100000.