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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
LAS there has been change in our
fortunes, Maudie, make haste and find
a husband. You, Jack, don't make
fool of yourself by marrying
The More Glorious Alternative.

Maud Muller knew what she wanted.
I'D rather he written up in poem
that the funny men will be parody
ing a hundred years from now than
marry the judge tomorrow" she ex-
claimed, and suiting the action to the
word, she raked the meadow sweet
with hay in such a manner that the
judge riding slowly down the lane,
smoothed his horses chestnut name,
and let it go at that.
Naturally the girls folks were con-
siderably disguised at having her left
on their hands that way, but who ever
purchased worthy Immortality
cheaply
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
Not Her First Purchase.

This is a baby story they tell out at
Beloit: a woman called at a dry
goods store to look at some baby
dresses. The clerk showed her line
valued at five dollars each. and talked
volubly about how proud" the moth
er ought TO be over the baby. He
suggested that possibly she might
want a more expensive dress.
But the mother did not seem to
"enthuse" bit over the clerks gush.
How many children have you?"
asked the clerk, cautiously
"Oh, this is the eleventh." she re-
piled, carefully scanning the price
tags.
And out came line of baby dresses
with a more modest list of prices
Kansas City Journal.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
Am the Same TO Her.

4 must warn you, dearest" he said,
that after we are married you will
very likely find me inclined to be ar
bitrary and dictatorial in my manner"
NO matter" she replied, cheerfully,
Il won't pay the slightest attention to
what you say"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
TAUGHT by ExperIence,

$50 the jury returned a verdict
without leaving the courtroom" said
the visitor.
Yep" answered Broncho Bob.
That's the way Crimson Gulch juries
always do nowadays. The boys have
had so much trouble that they stay
where they are instead of taking
chances on getting separated from
their hats and overcoats"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
HoW's This?

We oier One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo o.
We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly
orable In ali business transactions and financially
able to carry out any OBLIGATIONS made by his firm
WALDING. KISNAN 4 MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents Per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

l cannot praise a fugitive and clois-
tered virtue. unexercised and I'M
breathed, that never sallies out and
seeks her Milton.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

time was annoyed with sharp twinges
across the small of my back and ir-
regular passages of the kidney secre,
lions. Since using Doan's Kidney Pills,
/ am free from these troubles
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents box. Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
This VIII interest Mothers,

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
ChiIdren's Home New York cure Consti-
patton, Feverishness. Teething Disorders.
Stomach Troubles and Destroy Worms;
g, 900 testimonials of cures. All druggists,
25c Sample FREE. Address Allen g
Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. T..
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

When a division is taken in the
house of commons a two-minute sand
glass is turned to allow members time
to enter the house. Then the doors
are locked.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

one Thing That win Live Forever,
PETTITS EYE SALVE, first box sold In
1907. 100 years ago, sales increase yearly.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. z.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

No, Alonzo, we wouldn't advise
man with an impeachment in his speech
to go to a speakeasy for treatment
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

Lewis Single Binder, the famous
straight DC .cigaT-annual sale 1900, 600.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
Canada a Good Customer.

For raw cotton from the United
States Canada paid $4,000. 900 last
year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

HAVE YOU a COUGH, Or COLD?
II so take at once Aliens Lung Ba!slm and watch
results. simple, safe. effective. All dealers Popu-
lar priceS-@5c. 50c and Sl.O0 bottles.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

DR. PieFce's Pleasant Pellets regulate ana invis-
crate stomach, liver and bowels SugzP-eoated
tiny grSnules. Easy 70 take "a candy
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

1t takes a woman to tell a secret
and magnify its Importance.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
Was 2 Father. loo

Say. Mr. Editor. I'm the father of
twins"
"All right; wen put it in the paper
under the head of Double Tragedy
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

Don't believe everything you hear
over a telephone wire.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
HAckAcHE IS kioNEyAcHE.
Usually There Are other Troubles to
Prove II.

Pain in the back is pain in the kid
neys, in most cases, and it points 70
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
Arrests in London.

The London police arrest over 1885,
coo people a year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

"I know; but consider. Once
went home at IL O'Clock and came
near establishing a dangerous prece-
dent
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

A giggling girl is apt to become =
cackling WQman.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
A Risky Thing.

Il think I'll go home
But it's only IL o'clock, old man"
well, there's nothing doing at the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11
KYpnRURR COTn

and wet is the nrsf step TO Pneunnonia Take Per
Davis Painkller and the danger is aVeFted. U
equsled for colds. sore throat quInsy &c Csc and
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

1t is usually costly to follow cheap
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-12-11

advice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
RAISING FUND FOR
 MISS BURKHALTfR
Pine Bluff Ladies Subscribing Money to Aid Her in Her Efforts to Pre-. pare Herself for Iife's Battles.

A number Of prominent women Of this city have started movement and are raising. a fund to aid Miss Ray Burkhalter, the Pine Bluff stenographer who was so brutally assaulted by a white man in Little Rock last Monday, in completing her studies, Miss Burkhalter is now ill the city with relatives, having re- turned to Pine Bluff Saturday night from the capital, where she was at tending a business college. A neat sum was collected yesterday for her. and the ladies request that all dona- tions be sent to F. G. Smart. The ladies who are manifesting an inter- est in the future of the unfortunate young lady have known her for some years and greatly admire Miss Burk- halter. She was making a gallant fight against poverty when she was a victim of the brutal attack. Earl Dill. the young white man who is in jail at Hot Springs. charged with the crime, was recently indicted by the Pulaski county grand jury
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
DREYFUS NIGHT
 AT FOREST PARK

Last night was Dreyfus night al Forest Park and the largest attend ance that has been recordedat the up to-date little amusement place this season was on hand. With every flf- ty cent purchase the Isaac Dreyfus Company gave away free tlckets to all the concessions on the grounds and as a result the amusement de- vices and various shows were jam med with people throughout the even- ing. The Figure Eight. the Merry go-round and the other attractive places on the grounds were worked overtime The Transit company reaped harvest drSing the evening" hundreds of people taking advantage of the cool ride to get away from the oppressive heat up town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
T# ICE WAGON DRIVER IS BADLY HURT
Street Car COilided With Consumers Company Wagon and Ed Porter Sustained Broken Hip and Other Injuries.

When a street car collided with an ice wagon of the Consumers Ice Com pany at West Sixth avenue and Ash street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the wagon was overturned and badly damaged and the driver. Ed Porter. a negro, sustained painful injuries that will probably lay him up for several weeks. Porter's left hip was broken and he was badly bruised and cut about the face and body He was taken to his home, Sixteenth av- enue and Missouri street, in an ambu lance and was resting well Monday.
 Eye witness> Say that the negro was. driving east on Sixth avenue and attempted to take his wagon across the street car tracks. fifteen feet ahead of car, from the north for the south side. As he crossed the tracks the car coIlided with the wagon. up- setting it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
MUSICAL SHOW
 AT FOREST PARK

The College Girl Company, musi- cal aggregation, opened a weeks en- gagement at the Forest Park theater last night. The audience was large. Phillip and Alex" burlesque, was the offering and some good features were presented during the perform ance. Billy Byrne. of the Byrne-Gol- son trio of musical artists, scored a decided ht with his female imper- sonations. The company is not the best that has been seen here, but tn performance seemed to please. The company vii present 'The Three or Us tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
The Cool Resorts of Wisconsin.


 The lake region of Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Minnesota is within easy reach.
 You can leave Chicago via the Chi cago & North Western Railway, on through Pullman sleeping cars an, evening and take breakfast the fol lowing morning in the midst of the great north woods.
 This region excels all others for va riety of interest There are over 1,200 splendid lakes and innumerable streams. Good boarding houses camps and hotels; first-class fishing, plenty of yachting, bathing, golf, tennis and other outdoor sports.
 Send for free descriptive booklets with detailed maps showing camps hotels, wagon roads, trails, game laws and other information.
 GEO. F. BRIGHAM, JR., Genl Agent c. & N. Ky, 311 North 9th St, St. Louis, Mo.
 22-6tT&F r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29

The charter of J. B. Simon & Co.

The charter of J. B. Simon & Co. a Pine Bluff corporation, was yester day morning surrendered to the sec retary of state, the stockholders O. the concern having voted to dissolve the company.
 E. R. WillifOrd, Mrs. A. E. kitely, Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Brown, Mrs. Ben Johnson, Frank Eddington, Miss Ruth Kitely and MT. and Mrs. B. D. Holmes, of Dumas, and Mrs. Finch, of Bates vile, Ark, were in the city yester- day to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. F.. Grace. who died at Dumas Sun day and whose body was inferred in Bellwood cemetery here yesterday morning.
 --Bloomie Williams and Belle John son, negroes, were tried ill Magis- trate Frazier's court yesterday after noon on a charge of manslaugfs CT. They were defended by Attorney Y. Hayis Nixon of the firm of Nixon & Shaw, and acquitted. The pair were accused of killing an infant in this city some weeks ago. Sallie Calhoun. q negress. was the prosecuting wit ness, and .Dr. H. E Williams, cor oner, also testified at the hearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 23. (Martin Avenue.)
 Special Assessment.

The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. 23 tMartin avenue), in the city of Pine Bluff, has been placed in my hands
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date
 If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such as- sessment and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this 9th day of June, 1909.
 A. G. RUSSELL. City Collector. Office City Hall, g a. m. to 12 m.
 June 9. 1908. 6-9-30t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
HOT WEATHER
 CLOSES THEATRE

On account of the excessive heat. Manager s. F. Wilhoit, of the Thea torium. announced last night that the little play<ouse would close for the summer season. The Williams Chill dren, who have been appearing there, will finish the week at the Elks The ater, together with the vaudeville peo- pie already on there. The pictures will also be transferred from the Theatorium to the Elks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
WHEEL CAME OFF:
 NEGRO WAS INJURED

Robert Irwin a negro driver in th4 employ of the Arkansas & Texas Con solidated' Ice & Coal Company. sus- tained a fractured limb yesterday morning when he fell from wagon at Third avenue and, Pine street. One of the wheels came off the front axle and the negro was thrown from his seat underneath the vehicle. The rear wheel passed over his left leg, breaking it. Irwin was taken to his home, on North Ash street, where he was given medical attention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
TAKE NOTICE. Ladies, You Are Cordially
 Invited

To phone 520 for Blondening, Sham pooing, Singeing. Trimming and Mas saging done at your own home by an expert in all above work. Girls Bobs, Boys Buster Browns and Little Lord
 Fauntleroy's Haircuts done by expert at no Main street. Old phone 520.
 The Midway Barber Shop
 and Pool Room.
 ,..u S-S-dlm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
Floor Layers Wanted-50 cents per hour. Apply at new poStOffice. 6-25-tf

The Owls will hold a big meet ing tonight at their hall. large class is to be initiated and several business matters to be disposed Of Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Kolkbrner. dressmakerS, 1918 East Barraque street, solicit your trade. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Old phone S4J.
 6-25-d6t Sanitary Rope Fiber Dusters-no insects, and will last twice at long 25c, at Cleveland Matthew Hardware
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
NOTICE.

On July l a dog catcher will be appointed and all dogs upon which no tax has been paid on or before that date will be captured and penned up. They vii be held ten days and killed at the expiration of that time. All dog owners are re- quested to pay their tax immediately
 A. G. RUSSELL,
 6-25d6t City Collector
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
PILES. PILESl FILES.

Williams Indian Pie Ointment will cure Blind. Bleedings and Iitching Piles. 1t absoros the tumors, allays itching at once, acts as poultice gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is prepared for Piles and itching of the private parts. Sold by druggists, mail soc and tl.00. WH- iiams' Mfg. Co.,, Props, Cleveland, O. Sold by McCammon x Sons
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29

Miss Artie Dreyfus is quite sick at her home on Main street, but sha was somewhat improved yesterday.
 We trade new buggies for old ones. Talk to us if you want a new or second hand buggy. D. A. Cald- well. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
N0tice-t'nclaimed Silver and Linens

There is quantity of silver and linens at the rectory, left over from the Travellers banquet The ladies who so kindly loaned these articles will please call and get same.
 6-25-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the stockholders o the Adams Printing Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in the office of said company on Tuesday, July Eth, 1909.
 GEO. H. ADAMS, Secy. Pine Bluff, Ark, June 25. 1909. fl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29

Mrs C. F. White and sister, Miss Myr- tie Henley left yesterday for Atlanta. Ca and from there to her home at Toccoa, Ga
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
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LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

+ ' T l. + | + + 4' ! + + + ! + + I
 Mrs. J. L. Goree is improving from recent illness.
 Mrs. E. B. Houston, who has beer quite sick, improving.
 Miss Nblie Carmichael is very sick at her home on West Eighteenth avenue. }
 See J. D. Milner, corner Pine ant Barraque, for bargains in real es tate. Old phone 450 or 250. 6-1-1mt
 Paul, the little son of MT. ant Mrs. P. P Gyrd, was attacked with appendicitis yesterday and is quite sick at their home on West Fiftf avenue.
 -Dr. T. c. Edgar. den~ tist, has moved to 226 Main street over Levcrenz-Tru- locks '-2z-mo
 There will be an ice cream social given by the Woman's Home Mission ary Society on the Cutler-Davis lawn tonight from to 10 o'clock. It prom Ises to be delightful affair.
 Another shipment of Buggy and Express Harness as cheap as S730' but something extra good for $12.0o and s15, at Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Go.
 We have contracts with both rail- roads giving us exclusive right to So- licit baggage on trains and at Union Station. Both Phones 6t.--Pine Bluff Raggage O. 4-29 If
 Attorney N. J. G;intt. who has been very sick. is improving, and will leave for Magnolia to recuperate as soon as he is well enough to travel
 Just received a new ship ment of all kinds. of. Garden and field seeds; plenty of stock peas. Mccain Gro cery Company
 The best White and Blue Granite Dish Pans, 14-qt.. 46c: Gray Granite Water Buckets, 10-1t,. 44c; White & White Foot Tubs. $1:rS. at Cleve- land-Matthews Hdw. Co.
 If you would call at our buggy house you would be surprised how cheap you can buy any style buggy you would fancy. and we have all styles to sell from D. A. Caldwell. #
 Lawn Mowers, $3.50 up; Rubber Hose. to IS cents Der foot; Frezo Ice Cream Freezers; all sizes, freezes in minutes; Gasoline Stoves. $2.9S up. and all other summer convent ences. at Cleveland Matthews Hard ware Go.
 Just received a shipment of fine Tennessee country cured hams, shoulders, jowls and side meat. Mo, Cain Grocery Company.
 The only moving, baggage and storage company in Pine Bluff owned and operated exclusively by white peorle. Pine Blum Moving, Baggage and Storage Company. Both phones 61. 4-28 If
 Let the Pine Blun Moving and Storage Go, move and store your household goods. Up-to-date padded moving vans. Under exclusive man. agement of white men, We make a specially of packing household goods for shipment. Office Vnipn Station. Both phones 61. 4-2S If
 We have too many nice Mission Chairs and Rockers and will make a price this week to move them. Union Furniture Co.,, 317-319 Main street. 6-1-tf
 If you need a good Ham, mock, be sure to come and see our line of "Vudors," best made; bed woven, dou- ble strength and the price is lower than the cheaper grades. Union Furniture Co.,, 317-319 Main St. 6-1-tf
 Mrs. E. E. Morrs and children have returned from a visit to friends and relatives in England and Pine Bluff, Little Rock Gazette
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
If you will call and see us this week we will save you money on Davenports and Couches. Union Furniture Co.,. 317-319 Main St. 6-1-tf

MT. and Mrs. P. P. Byrd and daugb- Ne, Ark, where MT. Byrd attended the Cotton Congress. Mr Byrd was < lected 8 director of the Association.
 FOR SALE--At bargain, one l |. horse power portable gasoline en- zine. one shredding machine and one corn harvester. Apply to Jas Gould.
 6-1Sdet
 We sell the old reliable Studebaker | buggy. Few as good none better. and how cheap they are, too. D. A. ] Caldwell. If
 You cant buy anything better than Herrick Refrigerator. They are perfect circulating, odorless and packed with mineral wool, so as to keep ice. Cleveland Hard- ware Go. guarantee them.
 Have few rare bargains in sec Ond hand buggies, wagons and sur- reys, also all kinds of new buggies, spring wagons. harness, etc. D. A. Caldwell If
 For rent. three nicely furnished rooms with modern conveniences , convenient to four boarding houses. Apply at POP West Fifth avenue. 2-25tf New mackerel, Potomac roe herring, white fish and cod fish just received. Me- Cain Grocery Company. Roadmaster Cant of Pine Bluff. and l the general superintendent J. w. Maxwell, of St. Louis officials of the Cotton Belt, are in Jonesboro today on tour of inspection of the road. They leave tonight for Pine Bluff Jonesboro News.
 We cater solely to the soda water and cigar trade and can serve you more promptly and efficiently than others. Belser's Smoke House, 108 Main street, "The Coolest Place in the City" 6-296t
 James Taffey, the fouth-months- old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Taffey, died yesterday morning at o'clock at the home of his parents. Seven teenth avenue and Beach street, after brief illness. The funeral was con- ducted by Rev. J. D. Harrel at 4:30 o'clock that afternoon from the resi- dence
 We are offering bargains this week in Steel Ranges and Cook Stoves that can't afford to be overlooked if you need anything in this line. i've need the room" and will save you money Cash or credit. Union Fur niture Co.,, 317-319 Main St. 6-1-tf IL. p. Lloyd, who. according to his own statement has been a life long resident of Hot Springs, and never saw the inside of a gambling house, was fined $15 in police court this morning for disturbing the peace. It was alleged that he ob- tained $3 under false pretense from J. NJ, Connor, of Little Rock, who op- crates an employment bureau. Lloyd owned up" that he had difficulty with Connor and struck him., but. de- nied the false pretense charge.-Lit- tie Rock Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29
New mackerel, Potomac roe herring, white fish and cod fish just received. Nc Cain Grocery Company.

Roadmaster Cant of Pine Bluff, and the general superintendent, J. w. Maxwell, of St. Louis, officials of the Cotton Belt, are in Jonesboro today on tour of inspection of the road. They leave tonight for Pine Bluff InneShOrO EeMS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29

James Taffey, the fouth-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Taffey died yesterday morning at , o'clock at the home of his parents, Seven teenth avenue and Beach street, after a brief illness The funeral was con ducted by Rev. J. D. Harrell at 4:3O dence
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-06-29

-S. E. Dillon, superintendent Of the Hot Springs and Western road, yesterday telegraphed Postmaster F. c. Furth that new schedule would be inaugurated by his road, beginning June 30, which was requested by Postmaster Furth. The new schedule will bring the St. Louis mail into Pine Bluff at 11:30 a. m.. instead of 6:30 D. m., and will be beneficial to Pine Bluff merchants in many ways. The first announcement of the proposed change was made in last Sundays Graphic. -~fxi #sia3
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

The other is a coarse grained red
sand, free of sediment and of so great
porosity as to be capable of hold
ing one-half its bulk in oil. From
some OF these sands paraf1ne and oil
can be extracted in small quantities,
and in appearance they resemble the
natural oil sands in our most product
i've oil fields.
Development and Evidence OF Oil.
There are hundreds of drilled wells
from one hundred to five hundred feet
deep over the entire district that
have yielded an uninterrupted supply
of natural gas since they we're drilled,
some Of which are over eight years old.
Besides these, over 500 discovery
wells have been drilled on government
land. varying from 10 to 40 feet in
iepth in which gas and oil in pom