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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
SCHOOL OPENING
 POSTPONED TO FIST

The superintendent of the public schools is authorized by the board of directors to make the following an nouncement:
 On account of incomplete condition of the furnishings of the high school and needed repairs on other school buildings and sickness to a more or less degree in the city, it is thought wise to postpone the opening of the public schools until Monday, Sep- tember 21.
 JUNIUS JORDAN, Supt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
f1 R111' ' 1 l .s,l l0.s..s ..=l=ss Es7a

Is the time for every wage earner to look out for the future-work Is plenty, wages good--are you saving a portion Of what you earn?
 Open an account with our Savings Department and deposit rcgularly- should you lose your position, wish to go in business for yourself or buy a home later-what you save NOW will help you!
 Savings earn 3 per cent interest here. .; tS,:i4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
WILD RUMOR OF A
 MURDER ON POPLAR

A wild rumor reached the police headquarters last night that a mur- del liad been committed on Ninth and Poplar and the patrol wagon with a tUl ce of officers made a hurry run tc the scene Night Chief Francis upon iI, estigation found that a white man had shot at q stray dog and that the rumor was without any foundation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
France and Spain
 Reach Agreement

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Paris, Sept. S.-The announcement was made today that the minister of foreign affairs for Spain and France had reached a complete accord with regard to the Moroccan note, and that this communication will be sent to the powers in a few days
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
Think of These ThinuS

WE CAN CARE for your daily depos. its-Great or Small. Our Bank ing Department is complete in every detail and equal in strength to the Best. WE CAN CARE for your Savings Ac count in any sum from $1.00 up, and allow compound interest. An interesting free booklet tells more about it.
 WE CAN CARE for your Fire Insur ance. Which we write only in the very best and strongest "Old Line" Companies. WE CAN CARE for your Rents. Through an expert collector and our infallible rule is Faithful Service and Prompt Settle ment.'
 WE CAN SELL your Real Estate, for we are in touch with the people everywhere and know what they want.
 WE CAN BOND you for any purpose, being agents for the strongest Bonding Company in the World WE CAN SAFEGUARD your Jewelry and other valuables, while at home or away. Our Safety De- posit Boxes are both Burglar and FireIproof.
 OUR TRUST DEPARTMENT is fully equipped to handle Fiduciary Business of every kind and we seek appointment as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Agent and Trustee
 WE SERVE OTHERS. LET US SERVE YOU.
 Pine Bluff Trust Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
Predicts Fall of
 Sultan of Turkey

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, Sept. S.-Nakle Moultran pasha, the millionaire turfman and financial packer of the young Turks, says that the sultan of Turkey will cease to be a ruler in less than month. He says the sultan is mere fgurehead and in the power Of the Turkish people and will be succeeded by his brother, Rashad Effendi
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
The Bank of Pine Bluff
Are You Wearing One of
 My Suits?

If not, why not? I have all the latest styles of fall woolens and I can give you the latest cut Clothes made in my shop. I guarantee to fit tho man they are made for. Esenkramer the Tailor, over Citizens Bank, Second avenue, corner Pine street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09

Rev. w. T. Amis, the noted preach CT, publisher, reformer of Hot Springs, who took an important part in the recent gubernatorial campaign, arrived in the city last night and de- livered a temperance lecture at the court house square.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09
Governn, ent Issues
 Report on Crops

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Washington, D. C., Sept 8.-The Government issued today it's crop re- rort, giving the condition on Septem- Der 1 of spring wheat, corn and oats. The report shows decrease oyer last year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09

brutal murder.
 Up to an early hour this morning the officers, though they are securing the country, have been unable to To- cate the murderer. Every precaution however has been taken and it is al most impossible for him 10 escape.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09

You can call at our store and see something new each time. TOMLIN. SON tG KNOX,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-09

Little girls learn to bake biscuits.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-03-18

, Y e ar S t o r y = BY
me- am sure, that situated as we are you and
owe debt to society which can only pay
by rendering all the service in our power; by
so ordering our lives as to make them in the high
est degree useful to the community in which we
live.
We have known each other all our lives and
] believe may say congenial in our
tastes and harmonious in views OF life and
its responsibilities
You regard marriage, do, seriously; and
believe that silly conventionalities and sentiment
tallties should not be allowed to hinder rational
choice in a matter serious. Remembering your
words on this subject, ask you to join your
life to mine, that may together labor for the
good of humanity.
In full confidence that you will understand this
Offer and give it your thoughtful consideration
| await your answer. Yours cordially
HELEN GRACELY
The young to whom this missve was adj
dressed, pondered long upon it with puzzled
brow; he laughed little. but his face clouded
again as he once more scanned every word of the
familiar handwriting
She's full of those ideas she brought from col
ege he said to himself; "of course--I agreed
with her-why not? thought | had better wait
till she forgot her high-hown notions a little
but-she has forestalled me-wih a Ven
geance; dear little innocent - blessed
goose! But,--it's devil of u position
when you come to look at it; | can't
refuse and mortfy her pride, and how can take
her up on such proposition? She'll be sure to
think after whitehall took mean advan-
tage Still will have to accept-and trust to
luck so--here goes
My Dear Helen:- am very proud and happy
mo nv To
through life and help you in your generous
schemes for making the world better
most gladly accept--dear Helen-and agree
with you that we are quite justified by all the con-
dltlonS, in assuming this responsible position in
society as soon as practicable
hope to see you soon, and talk over these
serious matters. Meanwhile | hold myself Loyalty
at your disposal, and am ever
Devotedly yours,
MORTON STEVENS
Helen aware of a slight chill as she read
this letter but-'Of course she mused 1T is
all right he takes it just as l could have wished
him to- There is to be no sentimental nonsense;
could not have endured that-it would have been
an mpertinence. But-he understands me-per,
fectly."
In the days that followed it seemed to Helen
that she met Morton Stevens everywhere even
IN the most unwonted places; he was always in
a GREATNESS hurry, had no time to talk, and in
his eye she sometimes caught glimpse of light
that made her heart quail she knew not why
She was aware that she avoided his too fervent
hand-clasp; that she talked too loud very fast
and not remarkably WELL during their brief en-.
counters. and why-O-why did she find if so
hard to look her oldtme playmate in the eve as
she had always done; how had they suddenly lost
the genial comradery of their childhood? How
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-03-18

|ons, al
Mall
ld the
lll's till
called
of TIN
the fin
Fngaba'
REGARD
? airsll
pnfrln1
loility |
ll air d
illle tn
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-03-18
SN .1-,-'.- ~, .

% o, UT-WHY NOT? Marriage is
Mxa simply contract; it is-socially
ny AN important-a necessary in
IL N sttution we have numbered it
with a great deal of sentimental
~ nonsense-but it should be treat
SyST ed as a purely business arrange
YlN o4Ay ment; that is the only rational
1&s>S&SE way to treat it,"
NEE so you don't believe in falling
IVY in love-, said pretty little Mar
jore
expect to love my husband--of course" said
Gracely loftily, but ! shall not make an
of myself-before hand and shall choose
myself; | will not be a chattel."
hat" shrieked the girls in duo do YOU
to say you will--pro- poSe2"-
GU do not understand" she said freezingly
1t is useless to attempt to explain"
e turned from the laughing offenders with
ljestic courtesy, and left them to discuss her
ion at their leisure.
her own room Helen paced lightly to and
communing with herself 81 have known him
ny life; he is good-and honorable-and-
mot displeasng to me-
respect him,-and he,--I am sure,-respects
1t will be suitable; both his people and mine
be pleased.
awful tenements on Wells street-and we
build-O-how many things we can do-with
money-and mine.
ought not to wait Morton is getting into light
pany he does not take the serious view of
that expected of him. it is time we were
king-for the good of the world-instead of
amusing ourselves; | will write-now: he
understand mel am not afraid
nus 1t happened that on the following morning
ton Stevens received the following:
Dear Morton:-After our long talk a few
S ago on sociological questions-especially on
'riage-1 am sure you will not be surprised
'tever your answer may beat the proposition
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
CONSTABLE STEWART
HAS HEADQUARTERS
Fits Up Attractive and Useful Apart.
mcnts In the Jefferson County
Court House, Where Relics of
Criminals and Criminology
Are on Exhibition.

Constable Frank Stewart. who was
recently nominated for constable Of
Vaughine township for third term, has
fitted up spacious Office on the Sec
ond floor OF the court house and will
make his headquarters there in fu-
ture. He was given the privileges Of
the room by County Judge Gould
The Office has been furnished with al,
the up-to-date office fixtures and Con-
stable Stewart has decorated the walls
with the many weapons Of all kinds
and sizes, taken from various crimi-
nails who he has arrested in this city
and county in the past several years.
He is preparing to fit up a Bertilon
room, which will contain all of the
pictures of criminals throughout the
country, who have either been arrest
ed here or elsewhere and many Of
whom are doing time in various pen
itentaries. Constable Stewart is one
of the best officers in this section of
the country and no grass ever grows
under his feet when persons who have
no regard for the law are hereabout
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
SALOONS TO CLOSE AT
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
New Ordinance Goes Into Effect
When the Town Clock Strikes
Twelyc-Will Forfeit LIE
ccnss for Two Vio-
latiOnS.

The new midnight closing ordi-
nance, affecting saloons and other
places that sell intoxicating liquors
will go into effect tonight at l. o.
clock. the official publication OF the
new ordinance having been made
Tuesday. Chief of Police Stewart
will today serve notice on all deal
ers In lqours and saloonists' di-
recting them to close their places
or cease the sale of liquor at mid
night every night and positive IN
structions are given that no sa'n'
are to be made between the hours
Of II O'Clock, midnight, and 8 o.
clock in the morning.
The sale OF beer In ba~dy
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
DOLPH LIBERTY AND
MISS BRENNAN WED
Well known and Popular Young
Couple Married by Monsignor
J. NJ. Lucey Tuesday
Afternoon,

a marriage that created no little
was that OF Miss Bridget Brennan
and Dolph Liberty. which took
place Tuesday afternoon at o.
clock at st. Joseph's Catholic
church. Monsignor J. NJ Lucey, v.
g.. performed the ceremony The
wedding was one OF the most i'm
portant events OF it's kind that has
been recorded there for many
months, lowing to the popularity
and large acquaintance Of the con-
tracing parties. Miss brennan has
been 4 social favoritc here for the
past few years and is u young lady
of many charms and acco nplish.-
mcnts. She is a graduate of the
Annunciation Academy and is a
daughter of Mrs Sarah Brennan,
Il well known and highly respected
resident Of this city.
Mr. Liberty is an attache of
Green's tonsoria parlor and is a.
young man Of sterling worth He
came to Pine Bluff a few years ago
from Wisconsin and since his arriy.
al mas made many friends His
clever manners and goodfellowsh
arr largely responsible FOR his sue
ces.'
Mr. a 4 HrH. Liberty will make
their honle at No. 617 East Sec.
ond avenue. They will spend their
honeymoon WITH friends in Little
Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
1877 BODIES ARE
DUG FROM RUINS

twenty-five tickets were sold for the
performance. and something over one
hundred are accounted for. Boyer
town has but $500 inhabitants and
there are but two families in the little
town who did not suffer loss Of life
or injured loved ones in the catastro-
phe.
The scenes in this little place today
would bring tears to the eyes OF the
strongest man. Every home is draped
in mourning and scores of bodies are
piled high in little undertaking shops,
awaiting identification, which is an al
most impossibility in many cases. IN
dertakers have exhausted their sup
plies of caskets and wooden collins
and many have been ordered for i'm
mediate shipment that the unfortu-
mates may be given decent burials.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
SHREVEPORT IS
NOW A DRY" TOWN
Special to the Graphic.

Special to the Graphic.
Shreveport, La, Jan ii
Shreveport and the entire Caddo
parish, in which this city is located,
was voted "dry" in the election held
here today. The prohibitionists
scored a victory by only forty-two
votes but they consider it remark
able victory, the influential op-
position considered. Prohibitionists
have waged the fight for several
years and victory has finally crown
cd their efforts. They remained at
the polls throughout the day and
worked like beavers, while the sa-
loon men and othc~; who lined ,,p
with them in their tight for Ii
censc, were equally as active.
AS an illustrate on of the intense
interest taken in the fight. the fol
low ing, which was issued last night
was given wide circulation today:
After HAY ng made q careful poll
OF the country wards and OF each
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15

precinct OF the city, We are in IL po-
sition to state that the prospects
OF a sweeping Prohibition victory
are exceedingly bright. The con
test has been fought out on the
ground of humanity as opposed to
a special privileged interest, and
We entertain no doubt as to the YER
dict of the people. But eternal
vigilance is ever the price Of lib
erty, and those who stand for good
government and a clean city, should
drop all business affairs and spend
the entire day from 6 4. M. to p.
N. at the polls. The triumph must
be complete. All voters should
stamp circle on ballot opposite
For Prohih ton
Prohibition Campaign Committee,
l.. c. Allen, Chairman, T.. L. Blew
or V. L. Fulton, s. +. Steerc, John
\. Sewall ST., r. 3. Herndon. John
S Young Chairman Prohibition
League
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
LOCAL FIRM HELPS
STATE PAY EMPLOYEES

Sixteen and a half dollars per
ton without the sacks, was the
price paid the State yesterday by
the Consumers Cotton Oil Company
OF this city, which bought three
hundred tons Of cotton seed from
the State convict farm officials. The
money was paid into the State
treasury Tuesday by the local con-
Germ and the warrants, issued to
various State officials recently in
payment of salaries. wcro redeem
ed. 1t is expected that the States
cotton Will be sold in a few days
and that 100000 Will be nettel in
the deal
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
AMERICANS MIX
WITH BRAz|L|ANS

Hearst News Special 70 the Graphic.
Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, jan 4.-Be.
cause of drunken brawl between
American sailors from battleships OF
the feet, now in port here, Admiral
Bob Evans today suspended shore
leave. The fight lasted for fifteen
minutes, and had to be stopped by the
police. No one was seriously hurt.
Brazilian Minister OF Marine Alenca1
today rendered a banquet to the Off.
GERS OF the American feet Admiral
Evans was prevented from attending
the function on account of 4 severe at
tack Of rheumatism. Felicitious ex.
pressions Of friendship for the United
States comprised the remarks of Min
lister AlencaI.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
PEOPLES BANK
STOCKHOLDERS MET
Reelected S. G.. Alexander President.
and All the Other Officers With
Several New Directors, Elect.
ed For Ensuing Year.

The annual election OF officers and
directors of the Peoples Savings and
Trust Company was held Monday
night at the parlors OF the company's
bank, West Barraque and Pine streets.
The following officers and directors
being elected for the ensuing year
S. c. Alexander, president; J. H T..
Mann, vice-president; II. A. Mccoy,
secretary and treasurer; II. B.
Strange, assistant secretary. Direc-
tors--S. G. Alexander, W. II. Lang
ford, W. l.. .Dewoody, J. f. Isbell, ] !.
II. Mann, ". B. Alexander, E. N
Schober, II. A. Mccoy, B.. B. Well, l..
o. Knox and J. A. Clement. The
past years business Of this banking
institution was most Satisfactory as is
shown by the recent annual statement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15

Hearst New Special to the Graphic.
Boyertown, Pa, Jan. 14.-One hun
dred and sixty-seven bodies which
were dug from the ruins today, tell
the horrible story OF last nights trag-
edy at Roads Opera House, which
caught fire when a boiler exploded, re-
sultins in panic in the audience,
which was literally jammed in the lit
tie playhouse. Two-thirds OF the VIC
tins are women and children. Out
of the entire number of dead, ten are
recognizable. These were identified
through scraps Of clothing, which was
still on their bodies, and pieces OF
iewelry and trinkets they wore.
The death list will, in all probable
ity, reach 200. More bodies were
being brought from the ruins tonight.
I, is known that three hundred and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15

day and told also OF attending
members Of the Coples family, the
mothers branch Of the defendants
family DR., Deemar said a brother
Of NLrs. Ihaw turned inbecile.
Or. a. G.. Wagner Of Dinghamp-
ton, n y, and Smith Eli Jeliffe.
two alienists for the defense. were
present today when court opened.
Dr.. Deemar was asked as to the
present mental condition and where
abouts Of John Ross, a maternal
cousin OF the defendant. but District
Attorney Jerome objected on the
ground that the doctor had obtain
cd his information while acting in
a professional capacity and it would
require waiver from the patient
before he could reply. Justicsa
Bowling sustained the objection
over the protest Of Nj. Littleton,
who declared that it did not lie in
the mouth OF the prosecuting officer
TO raise such all objection.
On cross-examination, district
Attorney Jerome drew out the fact
that Henry Copley while incapaoi-
tated for mental work was never
confined.
William S. Butler of Ronoake.
Va. former assistant physician at
the Western Lunatic Asylum at
Staunton, Va, where Horace S.
Thaw, parental cousin of Harry
Thaw, was confined, was the next
witness. When Or. Butler was aek-
ed as to HORACE Thaw's condition
up to the time OF his death. Dis:ric.
Attorney Jerome objected and was
sustained. The district attorney
also objected to the Introduction OF
evidence OF the commitment pa
pers prepared when Horace Thaw
was admitted to the asylum. MIR.
Littleton took exception to this ru!-
ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
HAD ON SHOES OF
FORMER EMPLOYER
Charles Sanders, q Negro. Wore Hu.
bert Strange's Shoes When Ar.
rested and a Stolen Watch
Was Also Found in His
Possession.

Charles Sanders, a negro houseboy
formerly employed at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Hubert b. Strange, was ar
rested yesterday by Constable Frank
Stewart on a grand larceny charge and
was later identified by Mr.. Strange as
the negro who stole pair of shoes
and valuable pair of trousers from
his home on Xmas day. The negro
had on Mr.. Strange's shoes when ar
rested.
When searched by Tailor Tom
Meeks and Constable Stewart, valu-
able gold watch was taken from him
1t was later identified as the watch
stolen from the home Of Mrs. Phelps
in this city. The negro was placed in
the county Jail to await further inves-
tigation of the officers and trial.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
WOMAN SHOOTS
At VAN Wrinkle

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
Chicago, H.. Jan. ia gonu-
inc sensation was sprung today dur
ing the trial Of John r. Walsh.
when a mysterious woman. who
gives her name as Mrs. Thomas.
walked into the crowded court room
and deliberately fired three shots
at Archie Van Wrinkle. employed as
one OF Walsh's attorneys. None Of
the bullets took effect. The wo-
man was Immediately overpowerod
by court attendants and Jail ID. A
panic in the court room followed
the shooting Tho woman refuses
to give any reasons for. her act.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
IMMUNITY FOR
$ BOSS RUFF

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
San Francisco, Cal, Jan. II
Abe Ruef, former political boss OF
Frisco, was today promised I'M
munity from prosecution at con-
terence held by District Attorney
L.angdon and Chief Of Detectives
Burns. who unearthed graft evi-
dence. The promise was not made
final, however, until approved by
Assistant District Attorney Heney
and Rudolph Spreckles. Langdon
says he will give out statement in
a few days and Ruef declined to
be interviewed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15
HE|NzE AND MORSE
ARE ELIMINATE TED

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
New York, Jan. 1.-THE elimi-
nation OF the He'nzes and the
Morses from various banks with
which they have been associated.
and tho announcement that the
Beaver National Bank, with which
GAYLORD Wiltshire, Socialist, was
connected, would retire from bust
ness, were features of the annual
meetings of the various New York
banking institutions today.
The Goulds appear to have con-
troll of the situation, however, and
Heinz mas been elected one OF their
directors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-15

New York, Jan. li.-Counscl for
defense in the Thaw case today
weaved 4 strong net to substantiate
their insanity plea. \ faint was
traced through direct and collateral
branches OF the Thaw and CoDlcS
families. District Attorney jerome
objected repeatedly TO the introduce
-ion OF testimony along this line
and was sustaind .; intervals Thaw
appeared brighter today than since
The trial began. He was we'll
pleased with the new 5paper ac-
counts OF Littlcton ) speech OF yes
terday. Doctor John Deemar tes-
titled that since Thaw was a boy h.
suffered from intermittent fever and
st. Vitus dance. Doctors William
Butler and L. S. Foster were asked
o testify as 10 insanity in the Thaw
family, but evidence was excluded.
+. 4 former school teacher Of Thaw $
from Wooster. Ohio, testified that
. Thaw showed signs OF being IRA
lional as early as 1856 Other Wit
nesses testified that Henry Copley,
Mrs. Tnaw's brother, was crazy, as
vas also Il son Of Mrs. Ross. Mrs.
Thaw's s!s5"r. District ATTORNEY
Jerome Obi tted strenuous.r to the
introduction of testimony relative
70 the insanity OF John Ross, cousin
Of Thaw's, but was ovcrruled.
e. There vas 4 delay Of half an
hour in beginning the Thaw trial
today, Justice Bowling having been
caught in the subway blockade
down town.
John T. Dccma-. one OF Tha~'s
family physicians Was the first wit
ness called to tn" stand. His home
it at kitannins. Pa. Or. DoHnar
testified that he treated Harry X.
Thaw for St. Vitus dance and meas
res. He repeated this testimony to-