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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

One of the important books of the
month is Robert E. Lee: the South
erner," by Thomas Nelson Page, just
published by the Scribners. This is a
study of General Lee both during and
after the Civil war, as a general and
as private citizen. In his introduce
tory Mr.. Page says: This sketch OF
great Virginian is not written with
the expectation or with even the hope
that the writer can add anything to
the fame of Lee: but rather in obedi-
ence to a feeling that, as the son of a
Confederate soldier, as a southerner, as
American, he owes something to
himself and to his countrymen, which
he should endeavor to pay, though 1t
may be but mite cast into the Treas
ury of Abundance. 1t is no
part of my purpose to undertake to
discuss critically the great campaigns
which Lee conducted or battles which
he fought. This 1 must leave to those
military scholars whose experience en-
titles their judgment to respect. I shall
mainly confine myself to setting forth
the conditions which existed and the
results of the manner in which he met
the forces which confronted him. 1t is
therefore, rather of Lee. the man, that
I propose to speak in this brief memoir,
though incidentally 1 shall endeavor to
direct the reader s~thought to one es-
peciaI phase of his work as a soldier,
for it appears to me to illustrate the
peculiar fibre which distinguished him
from other great captains and other
great men. His character 1 deem alb
soluteIy the fruit of the Virginian civ
ilization which existed in times past.
No drop of blood alien to Virginia
coursed in his veins; his rearing was
wholly within her borders and accord
ing to the principles of her life.
It is then not to Lee the Victorious,
that the writer asks his readers atten-
ton, but to that greater Lee: the De-
feated." The book contains a strik-
ing portrait of General Lee as a frontis-
piece, and is attractive in its makeup.
In the Illustrations by Alonzo Kim
ball for The Right Man is used for the
first time the very elaborate process
known as color-photogravure. The eff
feet is bizarre in the extreme.
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Wheelock's Stories
of the Wagner Operas Told for Chill
dren has been adopted for the public
school libraries of Rochester, N. Y.
Mrs Edna Steele Little. wife of
Colonel E. c. Little, of Abilene, has
written and completed book of 100
pages entitled 1.-The Work of Jesus"
the Bible narrative of his works ar
ranged in chronological order and a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
SIXTH STREET

wildly and realistically brought home
the period of the early sixties, and the
absorbing romance which develops
during the book makes this novel of
vital and deep interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

Over half million copies have been
circulated of Raymond NJ. Alden's
story. Why the Chimes Rang. This is
generally regarded as the best kinder
garten story ever published.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

brief history of Jesus. The book is
said to be the only compilation of its
kind. 1t already has a large sale and
may be obtained in Topeka for fifty
cents at Halls or Zercher's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

Mr. Howard-Isn't It wonderful what
force Niagara has? Mr.. Talkmuch-Mar-
velous, Do you know when 1 first saw it
for a full moment I couldn't speak
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

The old Broadway magazine will go
out of existence after January l. 1909.
Thereafter it's name will be Hampton's
magazine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14

Mrs. Edna Steele Little. wife of
Colonel E. C. Little, of Abilene, has
written and completed book of 100
pages entitled 1.-The Work of Jesus"
the Bible narrative of his works ar
ranged in chronological order and a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
MURDER OR SUICIDE
 PUZZLES ST. LOUIS

S,. Louis. Dec S.--F'rancis D.. Hirschberg, prominent in the Roman Catholic church and personal friend of Archbishop Glennon, also we'll known in club and business circles and as director of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was shot and killed at his home here early today. Whether his death was the result of murder or suicide has not been de- termined.
 Members of the family aver he was victim of a burglar.
 Police investigators take another view, declaring there Is no evidence of the presence of intruders in the home.
 A trail of blood stains on the stair way leading from the reception hail on the first floor indicated that Hirschberg was shot at the foot of the stairs and then turned and walked back to the bed room on the second floor. From there he crossed the hallway and passed through his wife's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

room to the bathroom
 AS he returned staggering into his wife's room, Mrs. Hirschberg awoke just in time to see him sink to the floor unconscious, according to the statements made to the police.
 Mrs. Hirschberg made no statement as to how he was shot
 So far as the police could learn, no member of the household was on the lower floor.
 It was found that deafness of long standing prevented Mrs. Hirschberg from hearing the report of the re- volver.
 H1rschberS was a prominent Roman Catholic layman and 1t was largely through his instrumentality the site for the Archepiscopal residence ad- joining the Hirschberg home was pu.- chased.
 He was Archbishop Glennou's clos est personal friend among the laity. Hirschberg was 50 years old and for many years had been one of the lead CTS in the insurance business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

atiycs Were with him and had been told to expect the end.
 The news of Rev. Moore's serious illness spread over the city rapidly and cast a gloom Of sorrow among his many admirers and friends. He IS one of the most popular ministers in the city and enjoys q high standing in religious circles throughout the state. Tn Pine Bluff his death will be regretted in every household, by persons in every walk of life and of every creed Rev Moore Is one of the most valuable men who has ever head cd the Baptist congregation here and his loss will be keenly felt in that church
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
N. Y. WORLD SAYS
 ROOSEVELT "FIBBED"

New York, Dec. S.-~The New York World. to which Uclvan smith, editor Of the Indianapolis News referred in his reply to President Rooseyelt's at tack OH him as author of the article on the Panama Canal, which appeared i'll his paper and called forth the Presidents letter says today:
 Tn view of President Roosevelt's deliberate misstatemcnts of fact in the scandal and of the personal at tack on Mir. Smith, editor of the In- dianapolis News, the Wolrd calls on the Congress of the United States im- mediately to make q full and impartial investigation of the entire Panama Canal scandal
 The investigation in 1906 by the Senate committee on inter-occanjc ca nals was blocked by refusal of VII. liam Nelson Cromwell to answer the most pertinent questions of Senator Morgan of Alabama. Since that time nothing has been done, because afte, Senator Morgan's death there was no successor to carry on his great work of revealing the truth about the Pan anna corruption.
 The Indianapolis News said in an editorial, for which President Roose- velt assails Smith:
 1t has been charged that the United States bought from American citizens for s40.ooo.0o0 property that cost those citizens only $12,O0o, 900. There is no doubt that the government paid $ao.000,O00 for the property. Bu, who got the money?'
 President Roosevelts reply to this most proper question is for the most part a string of abusive and defama- tory epithets. But he also makes the following statements as truthful in- formation to the American people:
 "'The United States did not pay q cent of the s40.000,000 to any Amer ican citizen. The government paid $40.000.000 direct to the French gov |ernment, getting a receipt from the liquidator appointed by the French government to receive the same.
 "The United States government has not the slightest knowledge as to the particular individuals among whom the French government distrib- 'uted the same.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
The Bank of Pine Bluff
RooseveIt's Mes.
 sage Conservative

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Washington. Dec. S.-~E. II. Harri- mans prediction that the Presidents message would recommend the modi- iication of tho Sherman antitrust law to permit Combination In the inter- est of the public under the supervis- ion of the government" was verified today. The message was the most conservative ever delivered by n
 President. the tariff being omitted and it included recommendations for such things as postal savings bank and preservation of forests, the big navy appropriations being chief feo. lures. The only distinctive recom- mendation was that of railroads be taken from under the antitrust laws and put under the commerce com
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

So Jar as l know, there was no syndicate; there certainly was no syn dicate in the United States to my knowledge that had any dealings with the government directly CT indirect ly.'
 TO the best of the Worlds knoWl- edge and belief each and all of these statements made by Roosevelt and quoted above are untrue. and Roose- welt must have known they were un- true when he made them.
 As to the detailed distribution of the Panama loot only ono man knows it all, and that man is William Nel- son Cromwell. The two men who are most in Mr. Cromwell's confidence are Theodore Roosevelt. President of the United States, and Elihu Root. former secretary of war and now secretary ct state It was they who aidci Cromwell i'll eonsummating the Pan anna Canal, made an agreement to pay $i0,O00,000 on canal properties and an additional $1o,0oo,Ooo for the manufactured Panama republic every penny of both Of which sums was paid by a check on the United States treasury to J. P. Morgan X Co, moi to the French government. az Roose- yelt says. but to l. P Morgan .S Com pany."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
THIEF GETS QUICK
 TR1AL-SENTENCED

Tom Jones, negro, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Constables Rod ney Felton, ". D. Higinbotham and Moore on a charge of grand larceny and was given an immediate hearing in Justice Frazier's court. He was fined $l00 and costs and given six months to serve on the county farm in addition to that. Jones followed a ne- gress named Jessie Reans, of Wab- baseka. into q local clothing store and when the woman placed her bun de down to make some purchases, he took the bundle containing cloth ing, and disappeared. He was later located and arrested. The bundle was not recovered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Riot on Streets
 0f Kansas City

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Kansas City, Dec. 8. Street ex- horters led by Adam God" with a long white beard, fought a desperate battle with the police this afternoon within block of the police sta tion and in the heart of town, hun dred shots being exchanged. Albert Dalbrew, policeman, was fatally in- jured. Adam God" Michael Maullen a policeman; Lola Proatt, 13 years and Pat Clark were fatally injured The trouble started over an attempt to prevent a street meeting, After the battle women of the party escao- ed to a shanty boat on the Missouri, where they defied officers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
) ANOTHER C0TTAGE
 IS SWEPT AWAY
haver Continues To Eat Away Property in the East End-Rapid Fall is Recorded Here-New Govern ment Engineer Arrves-Pne Bluff Breathes Eas fer

shortly after o'clock last nighr the cottage until recently occupied by Jake Reisinberg. east of Georgia street on East Barraque street, caved into the river. The building was own- cd by Joe Krumpner. Reisinberg and his family moved 1aut of the house during the past week, when the river threatened 10 carry the building away.
 The Arkansas river is falling rapid J ie; at this place and all danger of rlrtheT damage from the caying along the river front has passed. Pine Bluff breathes easy now ard is pre- pairing to inaugurate :. detepn1fned camaaign at Washington in an effort 10 get Congress to make a liberal ap- |: .opriation for the immediate repair of revc:s.,ents and the rebuilding of dykes at this roint. While experience cd river men believe that the bank will continue to cave with the falling river, no serious damage to property is feared from now on.
 The river bank between Georgia and Louisiana streets, caved at inter. yals today, making it necessary for occupants of cottages along the south side of East Barraque street, which was entirely swept away. to move to safer locations. Some of the houses were torn down during the day for feat of being washed away, but 1t is generally believed that the caving has been stepped witt, fascines, thou
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

and fastened to the bank along the waters edge.
 \ Major A. M Walker, L. s. A.. who afas been detached from the Philip pine service and named to succeed Captain Connors, who has been in charge of the engineers office of this district. with headquarters at Mem phis, arrived today to view the river situation here. Captain Lukesl, who has been temporarily in charge of the Memphis office, will be relieved by Captain Walker William par1in. as sistant engineer at Little Rock, came here tonight to meet the new official
 Judge NJ. l.. Lynch, Of Tyler, Tex :,s, chief engineer for the Cotton Belt. was in Pine Bluff today inspecting the river front. He stated that the Cotton Belt shops and other proper ties in the eastern part Of the city were in no danger. The temporary work of the thousand Cotton Belt em- ployes along the river front i'll the eastern suburbs of the city. proved ei fective and prevented further dam age at the foot of Louisiana street today.
 The government fleet, which arri:- ed here on the day of the recent heavy rains in Oklahoma and which later caused tho caving here, will be- gin work of repairing the river front imm ediately The fund allowed by the War Department, however. for the work is not sufficient to complete ;f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
notables in an
 Auto Accident

Hearst News Special to Graphic
 Washington, Dec. 8.-Don Juan Barrios, Guatamaulan minister to foreign affairs, was fatally hurt; Don Luis Nerate, .Guatamaulan minister to the United States, and John Drum mond, q wealthy coffee planter of South America, were badly hurt when an auto went over a high bridge near the Virginia line, turning turtle and pinioned the occupants benath it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Oil Hearing
 Is Nearing End

Hearst News Special to Graphic
 New York. Dec S.--With the com pletion of the evidence of IT. M I'll ford, prt si1lent of the Standard Oil Company of California, about closed it's defense. When asked concerning contract limiting the production If oil i'll California, Tilford said 1t burn ed in the Frisco fire. and he did not remember the contents. He said the limitation of production was neces- sary for producers and refiners alike He admitted that the Continental Oil Company had made profits of 100 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Actress in
 The Gould Divorce

New York, Dec. S.-The motion by Frank Gould to strike out in the complaint of his wife the paragraphs referring to his giving presents to Rose Winter and Marjorie Stevens, actresses was denied today by Justice Seabury. The wife alleges that her husband engaged room in the Ho- tel Grande, Paris, adjoining that of Miss Stevens. Miss Winter. who is the wife of London author, denied the charges but said she had received presents from Gould. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Societies Involved /
 in Big Failure

Hearst News Special to Graphic
 New York, Dec Williams Nelson Cromwell declared tonight that he had been appealed to personally by Cardinal Gibbons to act for corpora tions of the Catholic church involved in the failure of the Fidelity Fund ing Company. He has been given the power of attorney by a score of church societies but would not act until 1t was made unanimous. "I rep resent those who owe money, not creditors" he said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

is the time for every wage earus, 10 look out for tho future--work l. plenty. wages good--are you sag!ps a portion of what you earn?
 Open an account with our Saylusv Department and deposit regularly should you lose your position. wish ts So in business for yourself or buy . homo later-what you save NOW will help you,
 Savings earn , per cent inherent here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
To Withdraw Troops
 From Cuba Land

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Washington, Dec. 8--The withdraw al of troops from Cuba will begin OH January l, and be completed in April, according to an announcement of Gen eral ]. Franklin Bell today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Suit is Brought
 For Greek Indians

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Muskogee, Okla, Dec. S.-The Interior Department at the instiga- tion Of President Roosevelt brought suit today to recover land for the Greek Indians. valued at S1OO00. Governor Haskell acquired much property fraudlently it is alleged, Haskell will lose sloooo if the case is decided against him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Argued With Teddy
 Quits the Service .

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Washington, Dec. S.-.Dr. Charles Stokes, whose appointment to the con- trol of the hospital ship. Relief, caus- ed the resignation of Admiral Brown son, after a controversy with Roose- velt today, resigned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

l have increased my force and am able to take a few more orders for Christmas delivery. Eisenkramer, the Tailor, over Citizens Bank. Second avenue, corner Pine street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
WORKMAN NAMED
 IN CAMDEN MILL

Camden, Dec. Stud Stafford, q white man about 22 years old, lost his left hand this morning at the plant of the Camden Mill Co. He may also lose his right hand, which was badly uangled by the machinery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Spain Will Escort
 France May Refuse

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Santader, Dec. S.-Spain will fur nish the Royal escort to President Castro to Bordeaux. when he arrives tomorrow. If France refuses to allow him to enter that country interesting complications are likely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

At 12:30 o'clock this morning the condition of Rev Ross Moore, who was operated on at the, Florence San
 itarium several days ago, was most critical. He passed into unconscious ness during Tuesdayafernoon, after his condition took a turn for the worse, and it was stated at the Sani- tarium this morning that his death was momentarily expected. The phy- sicians had given up all hopes of his rallying for the better All of his rel-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

Judge Charles C. Coffin, of Bates sille, Ark, is in the city visiting Dr. z. orto and family for a few days. Judge Coffin is now circuit judge of the Batesville district and has many friends hero who always welcome. him. .(
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
PulIiam Reelected
 President of League
Hearst News Special to Graphic.

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 New York, Dec. 8.-Harry Clay Pulliam was today unanimously elect ed president of the National League and John Heydler, secretary. The New York Giants, who have been angry at Pulliam since the decision which gave Chicago the pennant, re- fused to take part in the meeting. The drafting season was limited from September to 15.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
Uncle Joe" Will
 Yield to Taft

Hearst News Special to Graphic.
 Washington, Dec. 8.-Presidenl- elect Taft and Speaker Cannon will confer tomorrow. It is intimated that Cannon will surrender and promise to put through the tariff revision bill Taft desires.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
FIVE PRISONERS
 GAIN LIBERTY

Helena Dec. S.-Five prisoners escaped from the city jail here yester- day. Three of them were under sen tence and left adorned with balls and chains The nsgga~.xho~-haa been feeding thesPrfsoners left at the safhA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
REV. ROSS MOORE
 PASSING AWAY

His Death is MOmentarily Expected at the Florence Sanitarium, Where He Underwent an Operation Sey. eral Days Ag0-JncOnscious at Midnight and Family Prepared For the End-pepuiar Minister.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09

Lindsay Hines, of Van Buren, is in the city viisting his uncle, Horatie RDey, and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-09
FOR QUICK TRANerURTATIOy
 CALL CITY HACK LINE 20 East Barrnnue 0f-

Open 6 p. m. to 7:30 a. m. and rs- liable. Special attention to train call.. Old phone S94. New phone 102. Moses Offord, prop. Pine Bluff. Ark.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-19
DRESSED AFTER
BEING KILLED
A Futile Attempt to Cover
the Trail of Cain in a
Wornan's Case.
sy Assoclated 1ress.

Frankfort, Ind, Jan. 1S.-The BODY
of Mrs. Samuel Dukes, aged As years,
was found early this morning on the
back porch Of one Of her tenement
houses In which lived George Benge.
II was Benge who found the body
when he went on the porch to get a
poker. The woman was lying on her
back. Her shoes were OFF. Three
handkerchiefs were tied over her
ewes. BY her side was a revolver
When her dress was unbuttoned, a
bullet ..ole was found over the heart
The dress had heen buttoned over
the body after the shot was fired.
Iurs. Dukes was widow, and lived
five blocks away. No arrests have
been made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-19
COL. DAVIDSON
PASSES AWAY
Death at Quincy of a Son of
Florida Who Nobly
Served Public.
Special to The journal.

Quincy, Fla, Jan. 1S.-Col. r. H. NJ.
Davidson, commander of Confederate
veteran camp, died at his home in
this city at $3.50 a. m. today. He had
been confined to his room for several
days with an attack of indigestion.
The end came very suddenly, while
he was asleep.
The funeral Will take place from the
Presbyterian church, of which he was
an elder, tomorrow at 3 p. M,
Colonel Davidson was born in 1892.
in Gadsden county graduated at law
at the University of Virginia in 1858,
was sent TO the lower house of the
legislature in 1886 and 1858, and 10
the state senate in 1860; entered the
Confederate army as captain of Co. A,
9th Fla. Inf, was promoted to major,
and disabled by wounds in 1864 and
promoted TO lieut.. colonel and COM
manded a post in Florida, resisting
federal activity in 1865. Settled in
uincy after the war, and became
prominent in politics, was delegate 70
the state convention in 1860 a Gree
ley elector in 1872, and was elected
to con gress from the first Florida dis
trict in 1876, aud six times reelected,
serving II years with great ability.
In 1891. when Call was elected SEN
ator. Gov Fleming claimed there had
been no LEGAL election and aDDointo cd
Davidson. whom the Z S. senate did
not recoeniZe He served, by appoint
ment in 1897, one term as chairman OF
the state railroad commission.