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The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03
ChgIres LocaIs Do PaEsonAIa.

Chaires, August 81. Mr.. Ollie Bur-
roughs came up Saturday and remained
till Sunday p. m, visiting his relatives,
Mr. and Mrs. David Chairea. Mr.. Bur
rOuRhs was accompanied BY bis two
young daughters, Pauline and Emalie,
who will prolong their visit q week or
more.
Mr. Noble Jones returned from Sa-
vannah few days ago and Is at his
farm near here.
Mr.. L. s. Crump, our worthy and
efficient county commissioner, WAS the
guest Of MRS. Snipes last Thursday.
Mra. Crump accompanied him.
Mr.. j. G. Upchurch arrived home
Saturday from his summer outing In
North Carolina.
After starting for home with her hus
band MRS. Upchurch was called back by
the sudden illness Of her mother. MrB.
Gotten, is attending his mothers bed
side also.
Mrs. Berry Boyd visited Mr. Gibbons
at Sumatra last week
Mrs. III. Brinson returned yesterday
from q visit 10 her parents near Apa-
lachicola.
The young people OF the kPwOrth
League are anticipating q delightful
straWride this evening. These beauti-
ful moonlight evenings are very condu-
Give 70 pleasures Of this kind.
Mrs j. II. Patterson went over 70
Monticello last Thursday 10 have some
dental work done by DR.. Noble. She
was accompanied by her son, Hr. Gwynn
Patterson.
Sunday proved 10 be a very busy for
Rev. Mr.. Williams, he having attended
the Junior League IN the morning at 10
o'clock, holding the usual II o'clock
service, driving Eve miles In the after
noon TO marry a couple, and preaching
Ia the evening.
The children Of the Sunday School
gave IN $500 70 their Superintendent
Sunday for the Enterprise 0fphange.
This new enterprise Of our church is
very dear 20 some Of our hearts, and We
hope Il will be most liberally supported.
ArB. VIM. Roberts was the guest Of
hfrs. Snipee again Sunday, and wor-
shipped at the Methodist church.
Misses Sadye and Nae Bird Carmine
are visiting relatives 1t Metcalfo, Ca,
while MRS. Carmine and HOlle are spend
ing q few days ct che home Of their
cousin, Mr. Conner, at Centreville.
DR.. B. J.. Bond was out at Chaires
again last week, he was accompanied
by hts wife and her mother. 10 d re-
maFkable what a fine practice this
young physician hes 90 soon established.
Not remarkable either when the char
acter OF the man u considered.
DR.. J. Il. Stukeg. Of Lloyd. was quite
busy IN and around the burg last week
We believe this young physician could
oaaily b6 among some elty's most fore
NEST M. De, but We are glad the fam
~ ties Of he Wite'g win kesp him atl
Lloyd yot awhile. 10 is ca honor % the
noble profession when such man 60
1hsss two enter her ranks.
The cntorpiIInrn are destroying TIE
farmers' cotton here % great extent.
Ona Of cur young farmers whQ lives ~
eleht of ehe church aaid be hnd % stay
horns from services Sunday - hRht thIs
worm, e. thcr4 Woa danger ol hIe wei
boihg infested ~ then Inua manI
rForossu, but God dIspoaeo.
esase-~.@ur..-.-e-ef.t.r-a .r-aets ~. II.
a nruttY coSlsg8 for rent o. North
Ce|honn street. BEE ne eboot Il 81.
Cn 1chnsoa, igs 8 nonros e. ..
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LIT THB WOnEN LEARH.


NULI .lMt
Though never married himself Flor
aa'g lxOVernOr told men what kind Of
oIrIa - wed IN q speech at Seattle.
the Seattle Tines prints as foliowa
about the speech
Wtolo.sUuled, large-heaEted Cover
Gor Albert W. Giichrist, 81 Iallahoesec,
Ia. lod the American Prison hse0cia-
.ion Congress this morning that the New
South was coming % look WITH more
kindly eyes on the business woman.
ttAa Journey 20 the northwest cor-
of this great country from ita south
cast corner, be said, II found that
Dninn was everywhere becoming con-
ieuous IN business and the professions
frmersy given over entirely % men.
E'm glad 70 see it. have faith Ia the
Interest woman % taking IN the busi-
ness and political problems OF our com
Mon humanity, because, with her finer
sense Of justice and fairness, she win
heip men to solve them.
in fact. woman is getting 10 be such
bread-Winner, and the responsibility
ol earning living IS becoming 90 great
With her, that when ! 60 back down
South I'm going 70 advise ell young
WNIlIA NJubtll Nlablll. AAASkAAt0Ay " ~
sure and see that they can support q
bueband before they get married
ID an interview, after bis address,
Governor Gilehrist said that the old or
der 81 things IN the South was under
going q mighty change, particularly
with regard 20 women.
I'VE no longer seek b bring up our
women as we used 70, = he said, I'm abb
1oluto ignorance OF business. We have
Rotten over our old chivalric idea that
Business would contaminate her, and
that she had no part In II. Now, while
We keep her on the same high pedestal
- az yOre, we want her 70 master the
intricacies of business 20 that when her
husband or other men kinfolks die she
can prevent some unscrupulOus scala
Wag from sRindling her out Of her
DF0rarty,"
The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03

GoVarner Sets Apart LabsF Day as =
Hoiiaay IN Fl0rlaa.
State Of FlOrida. Executive Chamber.
Tallahassee.
LABOR DAr PROCLAMATION.


The Legislature Of the State Of Flor
Ida has very wisely set apart the first
MOnday IN September Of each year as
Labor Day, and enacted that Il shall be
3 legal holiday IN this State.
In harmony with this enactment, /,
Albert w. Gilchrist, Governor Of the
State Of Florida, do hereby proclaim
Monday, September eth, 1909, az
LABOR DAY,
and earnestly recommend that Il be
recognized and observed In such q way
as viii do proper honor 10 the dignity
and importance Of the men and women
who toll
No holiday Is more appropriate than
that provided as q tribute 10 the Amer
lean laborers. Not only do they com
prise the vast majority Of our people,
but they typify al that is best and no
blest IN American citizenship, To the
laborinQ men and women Of our country
Is due credit for our past achievements,
and upon them is our hope Tor future
growth and greatness. Well may we
an pause from our usual activities and
render appropriate acknowledgement
10 the wonderful history and unequaled
achievement Of American labor.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal Of the State Of Florida, at
Tallahassee, the Capital, this
IsEAL.1 8lst day Of August, in the
year OF our Lord nineteen
hundred and nine.
ALBERT w. GILCHhIsT,
Governor Of Florida.
By the Governor.
Attest-H. CLAY CRAWFORD,
Secretary Of State.
The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03

81. Peter sits By the heavenly gate,
Ne hands on the strings Of lyre,. and
Ne ainFa q low song - be patiently
waits for the souls Of those who ex-
pire.
Ne hears IN the distance che chorus
81 song that sWells from the foot Of the
throne, and he smiles as the music 10
waited 20 him and sings lay Of his
own.
Thoso ls room IN this region for q
miIlinn Of souls, who By sorrow and
woe are bereft 'tis for those who have
suffered the melody rolls, bat the kicker
must turn % the lett.
There b room fof people who. when
lhey were young, persisted n sowing
fgt1. yet boomed up TIE town with nin-
1w 1nd tongue. but the kicker must 80
With the egoats.
Trs q room Cor TIE people who
roInlad with pride % the beauty and
enh of thoIr town. who kept singing
tiaes aloud till thgg oied, bot kick
- win oloase amhls down.
Ig Would say that the musie'B all
sat 81 tame, and tie angelle Fcbc8
ne down" /" and t1eT q een1 fuf q
1oIlE 81 Of Ne mocn @ sompl8 tho
- ttelr crown.
~ there - socln Scf mi|lione q
Hto 81 eozuou afs psleits we
~ fgrIsIal q &c Murle ll1t
the kiekof mnst t1Fn O ~
The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03
Attest: COmmltteeon Resolutions.
Fred 7. Myers,

Miss Jean Patterson, 10 the regret Of
many friends, leaves Saturday for
Quincy. where she will visit relatives
before returning 10 her home at hunoo-
gle, Fla.
The Junior League meeting next Sun
day will be conducted by Milton w.
Smith. Topic: Where are our boys
and girls" viii be discussed By The
members appointed TO assist theleader.
ChIlds Brothers, the onterprising con
tractors and builders, have been award
Cd eoBtFaet for extensive Improvements
on the place purchased last winter, two
miles north Of the city, By Me-. Fleilch-
man, the millionaire New York yeast
manufacturer. The work viii Be hur-
RED for the occupancy Of Mr.. Fleisch-
man and his family this winter.
Florida's seal IN silver and enamel, Ht
P. T. Nicholson, the jeweler. =
The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03

Coed board and nice rooms mar 3
~ 4 h. Bradford
The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03
Al InssFostinf PIsetin6. !.

The Woman's Home Missionary So.
eiety Of Trinity church held q most In
toro8tinR meeting at the church Tues.
daY afternoon. Mrs. Milton Smith had
charge of che devotional and literary ex-
orcise. The topic FOR the afternoon was;
'City Missions" A fine selection.
Some things we are doing 70 redeem
cities, was read by several mem
The Round Table Talk on the work
among the foreigners by the Home Mis-
sion Society was participated In by q
number Of the members.
The following statistics will show
sOIne Of the work we are doing for our
cities. City Mission Boards, "a; Train
"a workers, 60; Saleried WCrkeiB. so;
Volunteer workers, 839; Day nurseries,
drenin the kindergarten, 500; Industrial
schools, %; pupils, ], ,503; Night schools,
40; students, S96; vista made BY the
WrGkers, So, 1882.
Mrs. Smith told Of the incoming mill
bonB Of foreigners 70 this country, and
tho great need Of missionary workers.
Miss Bertha Jones sang eWeetly .
solo, "Coming, Bearing the Sheaveg, !"
after which the business meeting was
held, Mrs. Patterson, the president, In
fhe chair. Twenty-Ono members and
three visitors present.
The week Of prayer Tor the Home
Missionary Society will be held Ia Trim
ily church, October 10th. Leaders for
the work are, hesdames p i. Miekler,
Wm. Mcintosh, n. B. Blackburn, B. ~.
Cates, and 4. B. Byrd. Helpers win
% announced later.
The General sBf ard meeting win be
held IN Savannah, Ca, October ~. Our
cnnference WOman's Home Mission
Society win meet October % % IN Mon
ticellO. Let each society in I tallahassee
district elect and send Delegates.
The weekly true Democrat., 1909-09-03
IN AEHORlAH.
BsPnAFd CamiIlus BouduranG
An, ,Ph. D.

The members Of the Tallahassee
Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order.
have received with deep sorrow the
news Of the death Of one Of their best
beloved brothers, Dr.. B. c. BonduIunt,
which occurred at Ashville, N. c., On
Thursday, August 18th.
The Chapter knew and loved hum well,
and mourns for him with his family,
their loss Ia the Chapters loss, and By
bis untimely death Kappa Alpha has
lost one Of It's most efficient knights
and true and loyal brother.
Last spring DR.. BOndurant's health
suddenly failed. He was an earnest
student and no doubt worked too hard,
Overtasking an enfeebled body IN bis de-
Votion 20 his chosen profession. IncOm-
panY with his brother, Z. IT, Bondurant,
Of Rice. Va, be left here In April, go
ing 20 San Antonio, Texas. where under
the affeetionate care Of another broth
er, w. w. BOndurant, Of that city, be
hoped 30 regain his health. In the ear
ly summer he removed % Ashvillo, M.
g., and there died. His remains were
taken TO his birthplace In Virginia for
interment
Or. BonduRant was born at Rice, Va,
In 1870. He entered Hampden-Sidney
College, graduating with the degree of
A. B. In 1891. Bethany College con-
ferred the degree Of A. M. upon him Ia
1898, and year later he became q fell
low Of West Virginia University From
1902 20 1906 he was a graduate student
In Latin and Greek at the University Of
Chicago, receiving hia Ph. d. degree Ia
1905.
Brother Bondurant was issued into
the Kappa Alpha Order at West Yir-
ginia University In 1899, serving Alpha
Rho Chapter as itB / Ia 1900. He be-
came connected with the Tallahassee
Alumni Chapter IN 1905, having been
elected 30 the chair Of Latin and Greek
in the Florida State College for Women
"a position he filed with honor 10 him
self and satisfaction DO patrons andlgtu-
dents. He was held In the highest e.
TEEN and affection BY bis fellow-mam-
bers Of the College faculty and by the
student body, and bis death ID deeply
and sincerely deplored BY ail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
DR. R. [. TH0MPS0
 AFTER THE PLUM Says He Will Get Endorse ment for Postmastership When County Republi-
 can Committee Meets
TOCONVENESATURDAY
Gall Issued Yesterday For Meeting Other Matters to be Considered
 Applicants Invited.

The Jefferson County Republican Central Committee has been called to meet at the colored Knights of Pythias Hall, No. 21S 1-2 State street, Satur- day morning at II o'clock. The call was issued yesterday by Dr. R. C. Thompson, chairman, and s. w. Daw son. secretary. The purpose of the meeting will be to indorse and recom- mend a suitable candidate for the Pine Bluff Postoffice. Any other business properly brought before the committee will be considered. Those desiring to place their claims before the com mittee for the Postmastership have been invited to be present.
 Dr. R. C. Thompson. the chairman of the committee, is to oppose the re- appointment of Postmaster F. c. Furth, who is being supported by Gen eral Powell Clayton. Dr. Thompson stated yesterday that he would receive the endorsement of the Jefferson Couny Committee and that he would continue the fight for the postmas- tership until he was turned down by party organization. He said, after tee. he would ask an endorsement at the hands of the State Republican Central Committed If unsuccessful at Little Rock he says he would prob ably discontinue the fight Although no announcement has been made by 1 F. A. Schicker, a we'll known loca 1 Republican, of his intention to do so
 it is likely that he may also ask the county committee to endorse him fo the Pine Bluff Postoffice plum Others
 who are said to be considering thu l place. may ask an endorsement at thu same time pr, Thompson presents hi
 claims.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
Mann-TankersIcy Drug Co. Have school books of all kinds.
THE SMART SET
 WELL PATRONIZED

The gallery and balcony of the Elks Theater was literally jammed with colored people last night when The Smart Set, q noisy aggregation of colored singers and actors, opened the theater for the season. There IS some talent in the cast worthy of men tion, especially the negro who took the part of George Washington Bullion Several female singers shine" in the vocal numbers. The song That's Sufficiency" scored decided hit and was the feature of the performance. The lower floor was also well patro- niZed by white theater goers, who en- ioyed the antics and applause of the top heavy house equally as much as the show itself. The aggregation IS not as strong as in former years, but it merits patronage. There is enough nonsense to please even those who expect more The conduct of the negroes in the Peanut Heaven de- prived many of hearing the voices to their advantage, the noise being deaf ening at inopportune times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
NEGRO STABS A
 NEWS BUTCHER

While the Altheimer branch train which left this city yesterday after noon for Little Rock, was running between Altheimer and this city. Martin Randolph, a negro passenger, and a white news butcher named Conery, whose home is in Little Rock, engaged in a fight over some change. Randolph stabbed Conery ill the neck and when the train reached Altheimer the negro jumped from the coach and ran. John Bellamy. Dan Fur and about hundred citizens of Altheimer pursued and captured him. The negro was brought to this city last night and jailed. Young Conery was taken from the train at Altheimer and several stitches were taken in his neck. His wounds are not believed to be serious
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
CITY TREASURER'S
 HEROIC ACT Veo B. Alexander Stops Runaway and Saves The Life of Helpless Girl
HEGRABBED THEREINS
Man! Men Tried 10 Stop the Brighten cd Standardization Goes to Car
 negie Hero Commission.

With remarkable cOOlneSS and Couf- age City Treasurer Veo B. Alexander stopped a runaway horse at West Second avenue and Chestnut street yesterday afternoon and probably saved the life of Ethel Burnett, the little daughter of United States Com missioner X. l.. Burnett who was standing in the buggy too gright- ened to scream for help. Fully a hundred men along the route taken by the animal. tried to stop the horse, but it remained for Mr. Alexander to accomplish the thrilling feat. He ran into the street when the horse approached him. and grabbed the lines, which were dragging the
 ground. In an instant he settled himself and with exerted force brought the animal to a StdunStlll. uc frightened girl was lifted from the buggy unhurt and the horse and ve- hcle turned over to it's owner, who came up later.
 The horse and rig are owned by B. l.. Windham local contractor While he was preparing to drive home with the little Burnett girl the horse took fright on West Second avenue and ran away. He was thrown from the vehicle and the child was left at the mercy of the frenzied animal The horse had gone several blocks when Mr. Alexander, who was on his way to his noon meal, captured it. Eye witnesses say that the heroic act of the young man is one that de- serves some recognition and the incl dent will be reported to the Carnegie Hero Commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
DIR. CALDWELL
 WILL STAY HERE
Secretary of the Board of Trade De- clneS PrOiesS0rship in Austin
 Theological Seminary.

Dr. J. l.. Caldwell, secretary of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade, yesterday him in the Austin (TeXas) Theologi- cal Seminary. after the board of direc- tors of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade had increased his salary to $200 per month as an inducement to have him remain in the secretary's office. Dr. Caldwell has advised the officials of the Theological seminary of his final decision and at the same time he in formed the board of directors of his intention to remain here. The presi- dent of the Austin Theological Semi nary came here some weeks ago and made Dr. Caldwell an offer to come to Austin and take a chair in the semi nary. one of the oldest and largest of Presbyterian schools in the country The offer carried with it fine salary the use of a handsome home at Aus tin and all expenses. In declining the offer Dr. Caldwell states that ht believes Pine Bluff has great future and being comfortably situated here he has decided to remain in this city and with the Board of Trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
DYNAMITINC IN
 THE RIVER HERE
Buildings Rumbled and Many Resi- dents Were Startled When GOyern- ment Crew Removes Old Dyke.

Government employees are using dynamite tor~remove an old dyke in the Arkansas river at the foot of Tennessee street and many explosions shook the city yesterday, from early morning till late in the afternoon Buildings rumbled in the business portion of the city and in the "a,i- dence districts no little eXcit nment prevailed until the unusual noise was explained. Electricity was useG by the government boats crew in slast.Ee and at each discharge of dyr amite planted beneath the surface of the loW ryer. rock and earth were tnroWl, high into the air. when the dynamite was resorted to save the city from the trpae ehnrous waters of tAI Arkansa as. and Bcvd's point, across tGc r.ver W2S blown away were recalled. Many peO- Dle lined the South bank of the city throughout the day viewing the spec tacular displays that followed each
 explosion. The Government is at work clearing the channel at this place. The river changed it's course several months ago, when Pine Bluff suffered great loss by cavinS banks and many Instructions. including several dilapidated dykes. were left in
 the channel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
GOVERNOR JOHNSON'S
 CONDITION CRITICAL
Pulse Stops and a Saline Solution is Used Successiully-Slight Hopes
 For Recovery.

Rochester, Minn.. Sept. 15.-After Gov Johnson's life was saved by a saline solution during the early morn ing when his pulse had ceased to beat he rallied during the day As evenig came he grew worse Tonight D.. Mayo issued a bulletin, saying the patient suffered severely from gas pains. His temperature is 99 S-10 and pulse 11S. If he survives tomorrow physicians have hopes of his recovery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17

not necessarily mean decrease in water transportation, paradoxieal as it may seem
 In broad sense the benefits of water transportation have been with Us all the time, even if few boats piled the river. Keeping the river open keeps the railroad rate down and the consequent benef. is the same as if the boats remained with u5. As a matter of fact. the river from Pine Bluff to the mouth of the Ark ansaS. during all these years of So- called decline. has given Pine Bluff Little Rock and other points railroad rates which they would not have ell toyed had the Government refused to recognize the pOtcntiality of the river as a railroad rate maker. For years Pine Bluff has been a railroad rate-maker. by virtue of the existence of the river channel, even though 1t has been but partially nursed by the government Beneficial effects have been felt throughout all the central markets of the state. It is to he hoptd the National Wat. way Com mission will not measure the water transportation of our country by num- Der and size of the steamboats plying our river There are more ways than one to insert the value Of m oVercaat ill the expenses of commercial trav- eler. so the traveller says. There IS a good deal of water in our Pine Bluff railroad rates
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17
COMMISSION IS
 INVESTIGATING National Waterways Com missioners Want Infor- nation From This
 Section
WHY THE DECREASE?
Dr. Caldwell Writes to Ma ior Walker And Explains the River
 Troubles.

A letter from Major w. l.. Walker, of the corps of engineers, |. $. Army. Secretary J. l.. Caldwell, of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade. reveals the fact that the National Waterways Com mission is making a thorough investi- eation into the causes which have led to the decline of water transportation, into specific examples of railroad dis crimination, and into the freight rates in typical river routes in this section of the country. Major Walker mas re- quested Secretary Caldwell to furnish him with information along these lines and states that the National Commission desires the data before October I, In response to the letter pr. Caldwell yesterday wrote Major Walker as follows:
 @In reply to your letter September 10 I desire to say that all official re- cords on Arkansas river freight rates. during many years past. have been kept in the office of the Arkansas River Packet Company at Memphis l have sentTthe papers sent me from your office to Captain Ed Rowland , at Memphis, and am informed that E1 ! Rowland Jr., who has the records in custody is at ore sent aboard the J. N. Harhi in the Arkansas river. He will be il Memphis next Monday and will pre- pare the information he will be able to furnish just as soon as possible. sEC. E. Phpot. the local agent, pro , mises to do his utmost to get tn papers into your hands as prompts as possible.
 The decline of water transportation in the lower reach of the river 10 miles from Pine Bluff to the mouth has been due to the following causes F'irst.-I.ack of dredging. and in sufficient and spasmodic snaG2in operations. This has resulted ] almost prohibitive insurance rate Recent operations by the Governmer have greatly improved the situation
 Second.-Meeting the river rates D competitive railroads. The rates be come the same by rail and water, mel chants have given the preference rail shipments, under the impressio that the service was quicker Tn discouraged steamboat companies.
 Three.-Secret "buying off of tn steamboats by the railroads
 It must not be forgotten that tn so-called decline of water transports tion has been more relative than req
 The decrease in the number an frequency of steamboat arrivals doe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17

S:oo D. III. Address: Glass Prob lens. Miss Minnie Allen.
 S:f5 D. m. Address: Sowing and Growing; How it is done, MT. S. C. Parish. Ss
 goo D. III. Offering state associa /, ton. Reports.
 9:13 D. m. Open Parliament for Testimonials,
 9:2O D. M. Adjournment. Bene- dction~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-17

Grace, elegance, comfort and durability are features of our line of vehicles. Best material and Workmen used in their construction. Be sure to see them before buying.
 Fox Bro. Hardware Go.
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