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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
HABEAS CORPUS
FOR HIS WIFE
Strange, Case at Hamburg in
Which Husband Sued to Recover
Wife From Her Parents, and
They Claim She Did Not Want
to Return to Him.

Hamburg. Jan. 81 Especial. y
A novel case came up in Circuit
Court before Judge II. w. Wells
by a writ of habeas corpus. The
parties were Robert Blocker against
N. c. Bowling. On January IS Rob-
ert Blocker and Miss Leona Dow
ling ran away and married against
the will of the girls parent. They
were married seated in q buggy by
Rev. T. G. Morgan at the latter's
residence. On Sunday morning the
day after the marriage the girl de-
sired to return home and make
peace with her parents and Blocker
consented for her to do SO. She
went and was to return in the If
ternoon but to her husbands .s'lr-
prise she did not return
Having received Information that
his wife was being detained against
her will he filed petition before
Judge Wells, which was served ana
the case came up yesterday morn
ing for hearing. Several witness
es were examined on either side
and the evidence was conflicting.
The father and mother of thu girl
testified that they told their dausi,-
ter she could go back to Blocker
if she wanted to but for some
cause she would not go. The court
would not permit the girl to testify
in the presence of her father nor
any one else. After hearing the
evidence the Judgment of the court
was that as the girl was 10 years
old she was not to be interfered
with by her parents nor any one
else; that she could go with her
husband or remain with her pa
rents at her pleasure. Bowling
being discharged by the court with
out bond to conform to the order IF
the court. The court room was
we'll filled with spectators as there
has been a great deal of interest
taken In the case by the friends o.
both of the parties. It is not
known at the time how the matter
will end as to whether the girl will
choose to remain with her parents
or return to her husband.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
LESSON IN CONFINEMENT.

"Is life worth living?' us it all
worth while?" says the Charlotte
Observer You have heard these
or similar questions asked by men and
women who have roofs over their
heads, have bread to eat, clothing
to keep them in comfort, and all the
necessaries of happiness. They are
asked sometimes, on account OF
trifling vexation or it may be real
trouble, and they are as apt as not to
be asked again by some favored child
of fortune who never suffered a hard
ship or was never burdened by real
grief or a serious care. Let all such
persons read of the sufferings OF the
unemployed of New York of whom
there is an army, who responded 10
the city's call for men to shovel snow
after the storm and blizzard of Thurs
day night and Friday. "Seventy-five
per cent. of them were insufticiently
clad and many actually in want OF
food Dressed in thin summer cloth
ing, without either overcoat or gloves,
their shoes in many instances tied to-
gether with strings to keep them from
falling apart, and utterly devoid OF
underclOthing, these men were StruS-
Cling for few dollars to enable them
to live as human beings for little
while at least. In many cases the
CT OF Nf
of their atsk and many were forced
to quit Here are men who may
we'll ask, us life worth liv ng?" but
the question does not become the
mouths of many of those who ask it.
One more fortunate may wonder
why these stricken creatures did
not lie down in the snow and die.
The explanation may be found in
Jack London's vivid story, 1.-The
Love of Life" OF all the instincts
of our natures the strongest is tn
instinct of life, and that is why men
half-shod, in summer clothing,
underclothing, overcoats or
gloves, will brave the bitter wind !
and, until strength ia rs, work in
snow for the sake of their starving |
Etomachs, for something to keep |
their souls and wretched bodies to- |
gether. Let those who are tota' |
strangers to these conditions read, |
and cease to rebel against fortune. |
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
BENTON HAS
A BAD FIRE

Plant of Saline River Lumber Com
pany Burned, With Loss of $4O,-
OOO-Other Property Threatened
Partially Ensured - Norton
Wheeler Plant Saved.
Benton, Jan. 29.-(Special.) 1.-THE
worst IRE in the history of Benton
occurred early this morning when
the plant OF the Saline RIVER Lum-
Der Company, situated in the heart
of the underwriting industries of
the city, burned to the ground.
The loss IS estimated at $4,000
with $27,5O0 insurance. Fortunate
ly there were no casualties.
About 1920 O'Clock the fire was
discovered by the Waterman OF an
adjo ming plant, the Waterman Of
the destroyed plant being in an
other part of the grounds. Rapid
Roadway was made by the flames
and it was soon found impossible
to save the plant. Attention was
turned to the adjoining property.
Across the track of the Iron Noun
tain was stacked $4,000 feet of val
uable hardwood timber, and just to
the west of the burning structure
was the large plant of the Norton
Wheeler Stave Company. BY hard
work the firemen saved these pro-
perties.
The origin of the fire is un-
known
The Saline River Lumber Com
pany was organized last fall. The
Officers OF the company are R. M.
FLETCHER. president; N. A. Webster,
vice president, and J. F. Lee, Sec
rotary and treasurer. It Is not
known as to whether or not tho.
"lant will be rebuilt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
party. It nominated James

party. It nominated James B.
Weaver of Iowa for president in
1880. Gen. benjamin F. Butler
of Massachusetts was its last can
hidatA His campaign was made
in 1884, the year of Cleveland's first
election. Specie resumption IN 1879
was strongly opposed by the Green
hackers and the complete success
of that measure in the face of the
direful prophecies made concerning
it's effect discredited their theories,
But a tub was thrown to the green
back whale in the provision that
redeemed treasury notes should be
reissued and that provision still ex-
lists More than $3O0,O00,0OO OF
these notes are now in circulation.
The greenback doctrine survived
with the Populist party and through
the absorpt'o on of the Popuiists i'm
bibed many of their peculiar ideas
this especial vagary has not been
among them.
A practical declaration in the
democratic platform, such as the
Denver News says will be made,
would raise a financial issue almost
AZ; acute as that of 16 to in 1896.
II is an issue that has not been an
ttcipated, to say the least. Some
democrats were drawn away after
1.-The rag money theory in the early
seventies, but tho faint did not long
abide with the party. 1t would
have created a split in the party If
urged then and it would doubtless
do so now.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
For Alderman.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce MIR. G. T. DUNN1NGTOS
rs a candidate for reelection as AL,
1erman from the Third ward, sub
iect to tho action OF the city DEM
i.eratic primaries.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce MIR. FRED FOX as a can
didate for reelection as Alderman
from the First ward, subject to the
action OF the city Democratic pri-
maries, February 1.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce MR.. HARVEY HUDSON as
q candidate for reelection as AL
derman from the Second ward,
subject to the action OF the city
Democratic primaries, February l..
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounee Mn. }. A. CLEMENT as a
candidate for reelection as Alder
man from the Fourth ward, subject
to the action Of the city Democrat
ic primaries, February I.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce MIR. BILLIARD H. SAUND-
ERS as candidate for election as
Alderman from the Third ward, sub
ject to the action of the city Demo
cratic primaries, February ].
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce MIR. J. F. HUTT as a candi-
date for election as Alderman from
the Second ward, subject to the &C
ton of the city Democratic prima-
ries, February 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
FUTURES AND
SPOTS STEADY
Liverpool Continues Large Sales and
Futures Show Advance New
York Market Dull Under Pro-
fessiOnal Trading.

New Orleans, Jan. 29.-Liverpool
continues to do large business in
spots, total sales today $4,000. Flu
lures We're 4 better than due, and
steady. Gables are mostly bullish,
reading as follows: India and China
markets improving. Six thousand idle
looms restarting during next few
days. spinners buying largely IN
Liverpool; position Of cotton on its
own merits is healthy; think prices
are not far from bottom. World
bearish short interest is large.
This and the persistent large de-
mand for spots in Liverpool seemed
to induce a suspense in bear opera
lions. New York steadied soon after
the opening and wires report leading
traders as buying. This caused a fol-
lowing here and reaction to 11.43 for
March. Trading, however, is without
determination, direction Or character,
as it is no longer on the sound basis
of cotton facts, but it is drifting in a
derelict fashion hither and yon, just
as it did ten years ago, according to
news of the parties doings in New
York.
There is little more life in spots.
Europe sent home bids. Holders feel
encouraged and are making quota
tons.
HAYWARD, WICK & CLARK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
Advertising Rates Made known on
Application.
The Largest Bona Eide
Circulation of any Pine
es]utf Newspaper.
A GREENBACK REVIVAL.

The Denver News says one plank
Of the platform to be adopted by the
democratic national convention to
assemble in Denver in June will be,
"a declaration that the government
should issue all forms of money and
guarantee all deposits in national
banks The Nashville Banner
thinks that the News speaks with
the emphasis of conviction, but of
course, its utterances concerning
a matter SO far in the future are not
by the card. Possibly a great many
democrats will be startled to know
that sucn a party pronouncement
is anywhere regarded a foregone
conclusion. Mr.. Bryan has person
ally declared in favor of govern
ment guarantee of national bank
deposits, but a general acceptance
Of that doctrine by the party lead
ers Is not yet in evidence. That
there should be some bank notes
and that the government shall issue
all forms of money is a revival of
the old greenback doctrine supposed
to have led with the feeble third
party that gave it endorsement
some twenty-five years ago. says
the Nashville American. -.
The first convention of green
hackers was held in 1874, and it
was then resolved that it was desir-
able to have all bank currency with
drawn and that the paper circula
tion of the country should be rep
resented only by treasury notes.
There was also a demand that
portion of the national debt should
be paid in these notes. The four
hundred mi'lion or more of treas
ury notes then in circulation were
passing below par, or to use the
parlance Of the day, gold was pre-
mdum. But that did not deter the
Greenbackers' demand for largely
increased, # not unlimited issuance
of such money.
In 1876 the Greenbackers put
forth the venerable and amiable
Peter Cooper of New York for their
presidential candidate. The party
pol'ed about $4,000 votes. It's
strength lay mainly in the asricul-
tural regions of the middle west and
Kansas. That was the year when
the democrats swept the country
with Tilden and Hendricks as their
candidates and the Democratic plat
form adopted at st. LOWS that year
repudiated the greerback falla"y
The Greenback party after this
fused with the National Labor Marty
and other minor political oreant7a-
lions and became the Nationai
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
ALT WYATT IS
CRITICALLY I'LL

ALT Wyatt, we'll known in Pine Bluff,
is reported to be critically i'll at his
home at Star City, Lincoln county.
Doctor O. G.. Blackwell, Of this city,
was called there yesterday to attend
him His condition last night was re-
ported to be critical. He is suffering
from pneumonia. Mr.. Wyatt is can
didate for sheriff of Lincoln county
and his chances for nomination at the
coming primary is said to be bright.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
Dull Market.

New York, Jan. 29.-The market
was very dull affair and the trading
purely professional. Liverpool came
in better and after an advance OF
about 10 to IL points, gradual cas-
ing of with no activity. Room traders
sold. Wall street was said to have
bought, and as the bear crowd are Of
Wall street origin, this was taken as
short covering. Price brokers were
said to be selling, but buying orders
came from New Orleans. The market
sagged below lie. The surprising
feature of our markets at present is
the resistance which Liverpool dis
plays to bear pressure from this side.
Sales for past few days have been
heavy, and the sentiment of the
strike difficulty has removed every
menacing bearish factor. This mar
ket does not respond to bullish news
or the favorable situation. This can
not last long, and as soon as any mar
ket activity develops, we think the
movement will be upward. We favor
buying now in a conservative way.
J. S. BACHE & co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
sTRAYED-OR- STOLEN.


Ny white and black bulldog,
Pete, white blaze on face, black on
right side of face extends below
eye, on left side to just below ear;
one large and one small black spot
on body about middle; black on
rump extends about one inch on
tail; balance tail white; ears trim
med; tail about five or six inches
long; probably accompanied by
brindle bitch. Ten dollars reward
for return of the dog.
GEO. S. SMITH,
912 West Fourth avenue, Telephone
168.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
COTTON RELT
OFFICES ABOLISHED

General Passenger and Freight
Agent ]. r. Leblanc of the St. Louis
and Southwestern has anrounoeA
that on February 1 Gus Hoover,
who has been travelling PASSENGER
agent with headquarters at Waco.
will remove to Fort Worth and
hereafter have jurisdiction over the
territory heretofore covered bv HIM
self and D. NJ Morgan. The con-
so'idation of the two offices will
mean the discontinuance of the Wa
20 or ce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

Judson Harmon said at Nashville:
maintains it's own authority and re-
spects the authority of the other,
and the three departments of each
attend to their own respective du-
ties WITHOUT meddling with the du-
ties of the others, that the people
may go their several ways in bust
ness and industry without risk to
their pol tical inheritance, which
outvalues all gain" That would
sound we'll as the keynote OF the
next campaign.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For City Clerk.

The Graphic is authorizodsto an
nounce ,-R. 3. ". BENTON as a
candidate for City Clerk, subject to
the action Of the city Democratic
primaries.
The Graphic is authorized to an
uounce MIR. W. A. Lee as a candI-
date for reelection to the Office OF
City Clerk, subject TO the action OF
the city Democratic primaries, Feb
ruary /.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
For City Attorney.

The Graphic is authorized 10 an
nounce MIR. w. B. SORRELLS as q
candidate for City Attorney, subject
to the action of the city Democratic
primaries, February i.
The Graphic is authorized to all
noance MIR. IRVING REINBERsGER
as q candidate for City Attorney sub
iect to the action of the city Demo
cratic primaries, February l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

The Commercial Appeal thinks
that Bryan and Harmon world
make an old-fashioned bicycle with
the little wheel in front of the big
one" Notwithstanding he has tw 'ce
led the Democratic party through
an open grave, large number "
a nopen grave, large number of
Democrats seem still hell-bent on
Bryan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

The Graphic regrets to learn
that Major Clifton r. Breckiuri1gn
has positively declined to become a
candidate for Governor. It IS men
Of Major BreclSinr does type that
The State needs in public placas: in
fact, Major Breckenridge would
adcrn seat in the United Sta+os
Senate, and that's where he ought
to be.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

Maurice l.. Altheimer a formeT
resident of this city now living III
Little Rock, was in the city yester-
day visiting relatives and trans
acting business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
why he quit. The man reason was
a lack of sustained interest.

Remember that February IS yet
10 come.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

-Educated dogs at the Theator-
ium all week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, orneryous prostratlon.
Why don't you try it?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat your
Ietterinconfiden and advise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has hel ped
thousands. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

Tom Lawson is now explaining
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-30

After suffering for seven years,
this woman was restored to health
by Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French. of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 had female troubles for seven
years-wae all rundown. and 80 ner-
vous I could not do anything. The
doctors treated me for different troubles
but did me no good. While in this coz
dition / wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for adj
vice and took Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vege-
table Compound, and an now strong
and WELL
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22
Horse Commits Suicide.

Sioux City, Ia.-Alleglng that al.
though his horse deliberately commit.
ted suicide II could not have done so
had II not been for the huge embank.
ment left by the city in dangerous
condition. Il. Eppstein called at the
police station 10 ascertain the best
method OF instituting proceedings for
recovery OF payment for the animal.
That the horse really Jumped over the
embankment with suicidal intent
there is little doubt in the mind of
Eppstein, who is peddler. He said
that for several days the animals
teeth had been so affected that Il was
next 10 impossible for IL TO masticate
it's oats. and the beast at frequent In.
teryals would stand upon the ledge OF
the bank and gaze for several min.
utes at the roadbed 60 feet or more
below. The horse deliberately trotted
10 the edge and jumped OF he said
The animal was about 10 years old.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22
DOCTOR FIGHTS HUNGRY SEALS
New York Physician Barely Escapes
with Life.

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island.-Dr
W. A. Pratt, a prominent physician OF
New York. had an experience here
which came near costing him his life
In an encounter with seals whom
hunger had driven savage the doctor
was compelled to struggle for life 40
minutes. The only weapon he had
was an old broom handle. He was
about ready to give up the struggle
when help arrived.
The doctor went fishing early in
the morning and returned TO the island
with 22 albicore. While at lunch near
the wharf half dozen hungry seals
appeared on the quiet surface OF the
bay and in a moment they were strug.
Cling furiously TO get aboard his
launch. Defending his catch with a
broom handle. the doctor succeeded in
getting his launch to the pier. but the
seals were not yet beaten and re-
newed their attack more savagely
than before. attempting to snap his
legs and arms and trying 10 throw
themselves into the boat.
An old blind seal recercy brought
TO Avalon from West Lake pavk. Los
Angeles. led the attack. Tho doctor
struck II across the face a dozen
times before It dropped into tn. water.
Finally, when Just about exhausted
the doctor dropped four big fish over,
board. While the seals were Selling
these help arrived and the doctor got
away with She rest OF his catch.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22
(pital Laundry War Is Taken to Court

ness Of the Model Laundry Company
they have attempted. and In some In
stances have succeeded. In employing
drivers OF the Model Laundry Com
pany. through whom a greater part 81
the laundry business Is controlled. and
have made threats TO establishments
selling laundry supplies that they
would be boycotted In the future by
members OF the exchange II they con
tinued TO sell their goods TO the com
plainant.
For many months the laundries OF
the national capital have attracted the
attention OF the official element In the
city. Dinners seven nights week
have made a great demand on immac-
ulate dress shirts. not TO speak OF the
other accessories of statesmans
wardrobe. Last winter a Pennsyl-
yania congressman introduced a bill
making II a penal ofense or some
thing Of that kind 10 tear shirts. etc,
In the wash. This 10 the first time
the laundrymen have sought the fame
Of the railroads, and the Standard or
Company In joining the trust magnate
class.
The Chinese washy-washees are
watching the affair with smiling coun'
tenances.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22
ROUND THE CAPITAL
,,.,m,,,on and Gossip Picked Up Here
and There In Washington.
Nsw Furnishings in the White House

like that which II replaced. Where
ivory white greeted her eyes last win.
ter II viii do 80 again this season.
Where the tint was cream or bun II
viii stlll be cream or bun at the time
when she gives II up TO Mrs. William
- on March 4. 1909.
Now wouldn't II get on your nerves,
careful housekeeper. 20 know that you
could not do anything 10 change the
look OF things; that you couldn't move
the chifonier over into another cor.
ner. or get rid Of the curtain in the
dinlng-room that looked so good when
II first came TO your view. but now
has grown almost hldeous7
But that II Mrs Roosevelts fix pre-
cisely. Congress last winter did not
make any allowance for new furniture.
carpets, rugs or hangings OF any kind.
The allowance was merely for mainte-
nance. That. OF course. covers any
repairs that may be needed TO furni.
ture. hangings or draperies. but II
does not permit the introduction OF
new things.
Every vase. every chair. every side
table and every picture 10 in exactly
the place Il occupied when Mrs. Roose-
welt went away. The same old
throw" covers the plano. and the
F1orcntine mirror hangs at the very
angle Il described when the family
went 10 Oyster Bay.