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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-19

J. w. LITTLE-Staple and Fancy Groceries, Feedstuffs of all kinds Country Produce bought and sold U. s. Postal Station Mo- l. First class barber shop. Phone, new 468. Corner Seventh ond Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
HOODOO BLOCKS THIS SHIP
Naval Brigade, Due TO Sail Friday,
Still in Bay Harbor.
URasuaI Sequence of Events Pre-
vents Vessels Departure on
Practice Tour.

Boston. Aug 9-Capt- James s. DiIlo-
way. IT.. eleven officers. and about eighty
men OF the Naval Brigade. supposed 70
report at GARDENERS Bay on the L. s S
Gloucester at 1 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. are still in the harbor
Friday night they attempted 70 get
away. but a sequence Of accidents 70 the
boat has prevented her getting beyond the
Cunard docks, where she was to-day.
Plans for the departure have been rush
ed for weeks. Everything was ready Fri
day night for an absence until August Il
on a practice tour Of duty. when the en-
CINE broke down. Chief Engineer Arm
strong and his men IabOred all night. 50
that the boat might get away yesterday
morning az o'clock All hands were
called at 3.f5. but fifteen minutes later q
sheet Of fog blauketed the harbor and
hung over the water until nearly 80.
Then preparations were again made 20
get under way. The anchor was hauled
up and the nose OF the yacht pointed
down stream
Some Of the seauen had just begun 10
gather in the stern 10 see the fleet bear
ing the Naval Academy midshipmen fall
in behind them when one Of the piston
valves on the engine became loose. and
again the boat had 20 anchor.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
TRAINMEN LEARN FIRST AID.
Pennsylvania Employees Instructed
in Emergency Surgery


PtttsburE. Aug. e.-Reports from the
Pennsylvania Railroads Western Penn
sylvania division. embracing those lines
terminating In the Pittsburg district, show
that since January Of this year ! 30 en-
ployes engaged in the operation OF trains
or that division have received Instruction
IN how 10 render first aid 10 the injured
That the employees realize that attend
ance upon these lectures and the knoul-
edge acquired is taken into consideration
when they are I'd for promotion Is indi-
Gated 10 the excellent attendance at all
the lectures At a lecture in Verona Gas
employees were present. and in Pittsburg
81 employees attended At one time. while
at various other meetings the number OF
employees exceeded 10 About twelve lee
lures are given each month
1t is expected through this plan Of esu-
cation eventually 10 reach all employees
who may be called upon TO give first aid.
Up 70 the present time S5.o0O men have 70
ceived Instructions In first aid to the in
jured.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
Use of Treasury Columns.

Editor The Washington Herald:
Although not a member Of the Society
OF Washington Architects. who are priv
ileged to compete for the prize for the
best design for the use ofSthese columns.
take the privilege 20 submit a sugges-
ton that. as they are relics OF our Ma
uonal Treasury what more fitting place
for them than for our nation 20 erect a
historical temple Of these noted antiquat-
I'd columns somewhere upon the Smith
sonian grounds. as an adjunct Of our Ma
uonal Museum. dedicated 10 illustrate the
history OF money. Of our nation as well
as Of all other nations, from its begin
ming and for its future. and. also. 10 il
lustrste the acts and works OF each
Secretary who has been connected with
our Treasury. as well as the acts and
works Of the secretaries Of TREASURES Of
other countries
These Illustrations would be an educa-
ton for the young people growing up who
visit our National Capital. 20 understand
the development OF money OF all kinds
from its source. Specimens OF an kinds
of money of all nations could be exhibited
within. and also any illustrations could
Boz shown regarding any particular mat
tiers OF interest IN connection with
changes in all currency. as well as in all
financial conditions Of al countries.
The exterior Of this temple 90 be erected
tn a circular form, surrounded and com
posed entirely only by these thirty col
Umns. capped by a perfectly plain en-
tablature Of sandstone 10 harmonic with
the anuquated columns. The interior TO
be arranged as the officials OF the Nh
scum may deem best 20 illustrate the his
tory Of money. The title above It's en-
trance 10 be simply Money"
ELLA n PLAT.
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BAD BOY A TERROR.
Steals Lone WomaR's Duck and
browns Her Dog and Cat.

Paulsboro. y. J.. Aug s.-Because of
his misdeeds, dfteen-year-old Grover Bur
den Is being sought by minions of the
law. The lad was first accused OF steal
ing a duck from Rachel Holmes, an aged
woman. who lives along Raccoon Creek.
Because he was a boy, Squire Cowgirl
let him 20 with severe lecture upon
the enOrmity OF his ofense and the sure
road to destruction he was travelling.
The lecture did not seem 10 take" for
the boy returned 20 the lone voman-s
little home. drowned her dog and cat.
turned her stove upside down. and broke
Up housekeeping for her generally. she
was beside herself with rage when she
discovered the work OF the mischief
maker, and az once reported Il to the
Justice, who issued warrant Tor the
lads arrest He has left town and can
not be found.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
Proper Plumbing Regulations.

Editor Tie Washington Faru-f-
with reference TO the proposed trans
/ fer Of final supervision Of all regulations
| Of the plumbing. health. electrical. and
! the department or the FIRE marshal. as
recommended in the report q the special
! commission appointed TO look into the
administration of all departments Of our
( local government. I have The following
remarks % make:
First. that the supervision q these de-
partments, as well as OF the building de-
partmenL IS already provided for by the
placing Of the same under the direct con-
troll Of the Engineer Commissioner. Mai
Morrow. so that any change from the
present arrangement would seem Ike a
criticism Of this officer. IN view Of the
recent Investigations that have been go
ing on IN this department Also. that an
engineer IS supposed 10 be fully compe-
tent 20 take charge o. all work where
strength OF material and structural fsa-
lures are brought in question. Mr.. Ash
ford has the supervision Of al work Of
an architectural character under the Dis
trict government. while MAJ Morrow has
the final word when questions Of material
as well as the final say IN regard to what
new regulations shall be iuauE-irated in
his department This is the usual method
pursued in regard 10 municipal work Of
this character, and has usually proved
satisfactory.
Also. that expert knowledge IS the one
need that has come 10 be recognized as
essential for intelligent supervision OF any
branch ~ VOL 1arsa -fr57a-ffar NJ F~rFs-e-
trial so that the individual officers placed
over these departments would seem the
best authorities 10 see 10 the proper regu-
latiCns governing work in those depart
ments. While il was customary formerly
TO think that a well-eQUipped engineer
graduated from some college was com
petent to take charge of any work Of
an engineering nature, It Is now rec
ognized that there are departments
OF engineering. as well as Of all other
branches Of work. and the especially
prepared engineer should see 10 work in
his branch Of the profession Managers
Of manufacturing and structural plants
have come 10 recognize this truth in Sc
lecting superintendents for special branch
IS Of work carried on in their plants
The expert is one Of the requirements Of
our age. the want which cur era OF civil
cation has shown by dint Of education
Personal knowledge, theoretical as well
as practical is recognized as essential 70
success in any branch Of work, whether
Industrial. structural commercial, or
departmental; and those having the direct
supervision Of those special branches
should be the ones TO supervise all details
Of their work as well as 10 have author
ity to inaugurate any rules and reguIa-
tons governing work in their depart
ments, amended only by such changes
as the Engineer Commissioner may deem
necessary Thus all supervision OF all
these departments has already been pro-
vided, and any changes would seem IN
warranted as well as uncaled for.
When each head OF department is rec
oSnized as having a sphere Of his own.
and that he is 10 be held responsible for
all work carried on IN his Office. then hs
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10

Editor The Washington Herald:
The writer is not alone In coUdemning
the so-caued ratification meeting decry-
inC the Taft nomination and landing the
virtues OF William J. Bryan che perfect
onel. the Democratic nominee
NIne-tenths OF the 70400O negroes senti-
ments would reveal the fact that the so
called National Independent Negro Civil
and Political League as represented by
Corrothers. Hawkins. Waldron, Dr.. L.
.C. Moore. Walters. and others has more
members and more voting strength on
paper than even the above conspiring
leaders expect TO ever realize when the
actual vote Of 1875 is cast
The negroes OF the country realize the
Improperly Of playing the Republican
party for second place. Il would be a
shame and may be termed such by every
vyell-thiukiug negro 10 De Instructed to
cast his vote in accordance with the
instructions that he may have received
from this class Of men tthe self-styled
negro Democratl. 1Ien who could prob
ably do better teaching the negro the
religious end Of his futurity and trying 20
help the negro 90 pay more attention
toward the principles and virtues Of their
time-honored party principles
II f. plain % see that these men could
only have a possible financial inspiration
or personal revenge and are endeavoriDE
90 earn their reward by poisoning the
minds Of the ignorant mass of negroes.
making them partly Democratic or Who'll
Iy 50. thus causing them % lose the re-
specr that they nav gain by being true
and honorable 90 the only party who has
ever given them a fair chance % live as
men and win some honor and respect
for themselves.
II the arch Co1sQlrat0-s could succeed
IN their undertaking and mass the negro
a Ia Democratic the writer THINKS the
results would be more than uusstisfsc-
tory. tending FAR toward Increasing the
genuine hatred OF the race as a whole
Why pave the way for shIftlessness. at
any rate2 Why should the ministry take
such a stande Let them answer. Il IS
possible that for gain they would destroy
the neErO's fGturity. make him an out
cast entirely. SO that his white brethren
may say. we cannot depend upon him.
he can be bought and 20 save ourselves
the trouble we VIII complete his dis
franChisement. take away his educational
possibilities, and condemn him TO serf-
dom
. u may be true that the coIored Bryan
leaders may have their own axes 10
grind, for which the Bryan party IS per
fectly willing 70 pay them FOR acting as
Democratic tools. II they are dissatisfied.
and their reasons are sufficiently strong
to desire the defeat Of the Republican
nominee. why not ask the negro as a
whole TO remain neutral toward both
parties, advising him 70 vote some entire
new ticket-the Independent. popuIist. or
Socialist. showing by a voting power OF
10 go that the negro Is capable Of using
has balancing power toward aiding or
defeating either Of the two standard par
ties. the Democratic and the Republican. [
Mr.. Bryan Will IN the event OF his
election, be sure 10 honor some Of the
-IIustrious merits Of 'Pitchf0rk Ben and
other arch-Democrats
WILLIAM TTBBS.
10 Fuur-anI-a-haif z-rs-r northwest
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
Is the Kettle BIack7

Editor Tie Washington Herald:
Now comes the charge. from our
friends. the enemy. Of course, that Mr.
Bryan is not a Democrat. but a Populist
or. rather. a Socialist. 50 far as he
dares 10 be- and that the Democratic
platform is not at all Democrats, but
socialistic.
These excellent gentlemen writer's. all
on the opposition side bearing the brand
Of irresponsible" as fixed by the present
highly conservative administration, for
get one salient fact. Jo-Wit: The sx-
brilliantly protective tariff. a modification
Of which public sentiment has compelled
the Republicans 10 promise. is the moth
sr OF all socialism in these United States.
as well as being the fOster-parent Of all
monopOlies and trusts Moreover, since
this IS a canpaig-, which appeals 10 the
sound common sense and patriotism Of
the American people let any American
Of even average intelligence compare
the platform declarations OF the two par
ties upon the subject Of the tariff, and
what Will he fndg why. that the Re
publican declaration. calling for reyi-
sions so as 20 equalize the difference in
cost OF labor. is essentially a piece Of
rank socialism. whereas the Democratic
declaration. calling for conservative re-
vision so as 10 gradually bring the tariff
TO a revenua-produciug basis. is essen
tally i,,sf,.f5,-sue-s- essentially, Amer
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The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
Protective Association Aroused.

Editor Tie Washington Herald
At recent weIl-attended and enthu-
siastic meeting Of the District Of Columbia
Protective Association. held az COS Fifth
street northwest. some energetic speeches
were made, stirring papers were read.
and spirited resolutions were unanimously
passed The papers included the CORE
spondence between one OF your contribu-
tors. Harry B. Bradford and the health
Office OF this city Mr.. Bradford insisted
that compulsory vaccination should not
be made a condition Of entrance upon
school work He pointed out the evil
effects. and called attention 10 the marked
opposition developed IN Europe and Amer
lea wherever the matter had been given
serious attention He cited. Furthermore
that the Supreme Courts OF Illinois and
Wisconsin had decided that neither boards
OF health nor OF education had the legal
right 10 prevent unvaccinated persons
from attending school
In the progress OF the meeting atten-
ton was called 70 the intense suffering
produced by the wanton destruction Of
the public wells, TO the significant fact
that typhoid fever increased with the de-
struction Of the wells and was greater
to-day than # was a year ago; that IN
Temperance was increased by the destruc-
tion. and that the drinking Of water from
horse troughs. following the destruction
Of the wells last season. is INDUCED in
to-day as then By men and boys. horses.
mules. dogs. and cats-a constant menace
TO health
J. PRAISE RICHARD Pr,sidzi-..
CHASE RONS. Secretary.
Dfz-lrt q Columbia Protective Association.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
Plea for a Parcels Post.

Editor The Washington Herald.
This IS the season for Uncle SANS
Quadrennial stock taking The national
business Of the last four years is being
reviewed. the balance struck and plans
laid for future berterments. Among these
bettermeuts some political parties have
included pcst-of5ce savings banks. but.
SO far as I have seen. no party has de-
manded an up-to-date parcels post. Ger
tainly parcels post. n any adequate sense.
is tabooed By both Republicans and Dem
ocrats in their national platforms.
Why is this thUs2
The present situation is too utterly n
diCuIous. Living here in the extreme
West. just as far as the star Of empire
permits. I can send by mail eleven
pounds. IN a single package. 20 London.
England, for S1-52 But II I want to
mail eleven pounds 70 the nearest town
Monterey. two miles distant. I must di-
vide 1t into three parcels. because not
mo-e than four pounds is permitted in
one package. at domestic merchandise
rates and then pay Sis postage. That
is. our pOst-OfflCe charges me 4 cents
more TO send eleven pounds for two miles
than Il charges for sending the same
weight 500 miles.
Whose fault Is this2
Is II the negligence Of the Postmaster
General2 Certainly the blame does not
rest with this Official. nor with President
Roosevelt. These gentlemen have it in
their power 10 conclude conventions with
foreign countries as 70 postal Affairs
Hence the S1-32 rate for eIeven-oound
packages 10 distant lands. But they can
not touch domestic rates. These are reg
ulated by Congress Who regulates Con
gress2 Popular fiction ascribes this ft1nc-
ton to the people"
Already in this country many mall
order houses, by means Of special rates
deliver bargaiH-cOunter goods TO pur-
chasers free Of all charge for transpor-
tation- In spite OF this there has never
been q decade when our country stores
were better stocked with goods or trans
acted more business than since 1885. OBJ
vioUsly. then. IN obstructing parcels most
tie retail merchant has been used as a
cats-paw for the mysterious agency
aforesaid The monkey in the case is
branded Express" the chestnuts such
airy trifes as 100000 SURPRISES.
The Postmaster General ard the peopie
' ant an up-to-eate parcels posi-. Tais
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
employees HELP LOAD SAVE.
Lessons in Economy of Operation
Bear Valuable Fruit.

New York. Aus. s-The reduction OF
SE7l-sE7 in the expenses Of the Long Island
Railroad for the six months ending June
30 has led 20 considerable inquiry among
railroad men and the general investing
public as 70 how such a reduction could
have been effected without seriously i'm
pairing the efficiency OF the service.
The saving is largely due to fthe per
sonal energy and ability Of President
Ralph Peters. who has been working for
two OF three years IN compelling stricter
discipline and greater economy in an de-
Partments. and his work is now bearing
fruit. Under his management a scientific
system OF cutting expenses has been fol-
lowed, and not the slightest detail has
been overlooked.
Experienced men taught hremen how
economically 20 clean a FIRE without was--
ing ton or 50 OF coal. as formerly. A
more economical fuel wss put In Use
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10

is put upon HIS mettle 70 see that this
work IS done in the best manner. that his
Office is equipped with all appliances and
data necessary for intelligent service.
He IS then brought Into competition with
other branches Of work. and this compe-
ution OF men. workmanship, appliances
and monetary expenditures is the best
condition necessary for developing his
department 20 compare favOrably with
other departments under the government
rms is the system which education in
all branches OF work has brought out
and. If set aside, would probably work
harm TO all concerned. Too many. cooks
spoil the broth" and when well enough
works well enough. IL is best 10 let well
enough alone FOR fear OF making well
enough worse. WILLIAM 7. DAVIS.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
DIES ON WAY TO CEMETERY.
Underfaker's Sudden summons in
Carriage OF Funeral Cortege.

Trenton. y J, Aug. s-While superin-
tending funeral here Thomas Crawford
IT.. one Of the best-known undertskers
OF the city. was attacked with acute in
digestion in a carriage that made up
part Of the cortege, and died soon after
reaching his home
Mr.. Crawford had three funerals under
his charge. and was obliged 10 hurry from
one part OF the city TO another Nj
Crawford came OF q family that has long
been prominent IN business affairs in
Trenton He is survived By wife and
eight children.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10

Prom the EnprEia Gazette.
It's a pleasure, in the cleaning. when
the lights are burning low. to forget the
hours Of labor. with their WEAKNESS and
woe, and to choose some ample volume
say a work by Albert ROss-and peruss
its hopeful pages, which absorb US and
engrOss. And a book by Laura Libbsy
lifts the shadows from ones brow, such
a stirring tale. for choice. as Lovers
Once But Strangers Now" Let the
thoughtless 20 to cakewaIks. dances. and
the Ike, forsoothi We shall rest and
read Nick Carter and ais running mate,
''Old Sleuth-"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
DIDN'T ELOPE WITH CHINESE.
Philadelphia Girl Returns Home to
DisprOve story of PIayrnates.

Philadelphia. Aug. SO prove that she
had not eloped with a Chinaman, as had
been reported by her friends. pretty
twelve-year-oId Rebecca Berman. daugh-
ter OF David Berman. has returned 20 her
home at 1924 North Seventh street. from
Woodbine. y J.
Upon leaving her home last Sunday Re
becca told her parents that she was
&! ing '-on an outing" Playmates OF the
little girl related 20 the father last Thurs
day that RebecCa had whispered 70 them
that she was OF for Atlantic City with
the Chinaman-
These stories aren't true she said.
Indignantly. yesterday Why. I never
thought OF that Chiaaman and AtIantic
City at the same timer'
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
FIREMEN LAY CORNERSTONE.
Samuel Vernon, Veteran of 81 Years,
Puts Block In Place.

Chester. Pa. Aug. S-Ths corner stone
Of the Marcus Hook Fire Company-s &. 90
house was laid this afternoon with spe-
ciaI ceremonies. The stone was PLACED
in position By former Chief Burgess Sam
Uel Vernon. who recently celebrated the
elgnty-third anniversary Of his birth
Jorn DoaS COZ. president Of the Penn
sylVan-a National Bank. Of this city. was
The chief speaker Addresses We're also
delivered by Rev. William H Van Toor
and Rev. D. S. Sherry. Nearly 1000 per
Sons attended the ceremonies.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
WAR OF ROADS AND STATE.
and Railways to Clash in
Court Over 2-Cent Rate Law,

Little Rock, Ark. Aug. s-Attor-
neys for the Arkansas Railroad Com
mission to-day began the compilation Of
rates within the State. showing the
actual expenses Of railroads and their
receipts for the year-both freight and
passenger-to be used in fighting the in
junction asked by the railroads TO null
lily The 2-cent passenger rate prOmul-
gated by the commission. which viii be
heard before Judge Vandeventer in ST
Paul August g.
Senator James P. Clark viii head The
attorneys representing Arkansas. The
railroad commission. accompanied BY q
large delegation OF shippers, well pro
vided with statistics. viii attend the
hearing.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
VIEWS OF PEOPLE ONMANY TOPICS
THINK ABOUT

has been omitted from the national plat
forms Let il be adopted by all county
and State platforms.
The nation owes this reform 10 TIE
man who wrestles with nature iE the
backwoods for the bread Of life, who
constitutes its wealth. and on whom de-
ponds its very existence His name IS
Legion. and he wants the parcels post
badly, and he wants Il now.
EDWARD BERWIcH--
President Postal ProETess League Of Calltornia-
Pacific Grove Cal August 8
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
ADVANCE KEEPS UP.
Another Bullish Week Added
to Long List for Summer.
TRADING IS MUCH BROADER

Twice as Many Issues Involved in
Upward Tendency as There Were
mated in gIay-Present Is Good Time
for the Exercise of Caution.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10
POLITICS In CUBA
DISTURB OFFICIALS
Gov. MagOOn May Encounter
Unpleasant Position.
EVACUATION MAY BE DELAYED

Bitter Fight for the Presidency
FOreshadOrs Disorders, which the
Governor May Have to Suppress
with Firm Rnnd-Nevy Government
VIII Probably Be short Lived.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10

FOR sALE-By OWNER. A FEw SHARES OF
god and copper stock IN q ds=eIcped nine A
Sc and r-oataoie investment Fza-zr1sed- BOX
50. Herald o1ace- r-5st
The Washington herald., 1908-08-10

While voters Of the United States are
struggling with campaign issues. a red
hot campaign viii be in progress in Cuba
for the election Of a President
BallOting will take place there on De-
cember !, and the candidates elected viii
probably be insUgurated in February
next. when the American troops will be
Withdrawn. and the provisional govern
ment under Gov. Charles E. Magoon will
be terminated
Returns from the recent provisional and
municipal elections held in Cuba on Au-
gust were both a surprise and a shock
TO officials OF the State and War depart
ments. While Gov. Magoon was instruct
ed 10 maintain an absolutely impartial
attitude in his dealing with the conten-
tiOus Cuban politicians, there & a feeling
that from the viewpoint Of the Washing
ton government, the success Of the Lib
eral party would have been more ac-
ceprah bic