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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Bank SwindIed
by Forgery of
kilograms
Crooks Get Money from Des Moines
House by Signing Omaha
Bank Signature.

A $500 bank swindie was executed in Des
Moines Saturday by means of a forged
telegram purporting to come from the
United States National bank of Omaha.
The Omaha police lave been advised of
the operations by Chief of Detectives Ed
johnson of Des Moines and are acting with
the Iowa officers in efforts to arrest the
crooks.
Friday night a Western Union telegram
signed by George L. Bryant and sent from
Omaha to Clarence A. King was received
in Dies Moines by a man answering to the
latter name. II read; II will wire you 500
tomorrow, care Citizens bank"
Saturday morning the Citizens bank re-
celved a message over the Western Union
reading: PAY Clarence A. King $500. VIII
waive Identification" The telegram was
dated Omaha and signed ''U. S. National
Surprising that both kilograms were gen.
uine, the Citizens bank paid the designated
500 to the man who represented himself
as King, and soon afterward found that IL
had been victimized.
The same two men, one in Des Moines
and the other In Omaha, tried to work the
same game on the Des Moines National
bank. but failed.
A description of the man known as King
has been furnished the Omaha police and
all detectives and patrolmen are working
on the case in the hope that he may come
here to divide the profits OF the bunco
game. Efforts to obtain a description OF
the man known as Bryant, who sent the
telegram from here, have so far been flu
tile He used the Western Union for the
two kilograms Intended for swindling the
citizens bank and the Postal service fol
| tha two tnlpOrama for an Al. .4h..
bank, The kilograms were handed to mes.
sengers at the doors of the United States
National and the Omaha National banks
but the messenger boys who received then
there cannot give the slightest description
Of the man who sent the messages
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Pointed Paraarnnh..

It's better to mend your ways before yor
go broke.
he Is angry.
Probably the ocean is treacherous becaus,
II is full of craft.
Most men expect their wives To b,
religious for the whole family.
Some brands OF charity seem to bear tn,
Of s~elnshness.
In your version of the story the otheI
fellow makes a poor showing.
The man who always pay cash down Il
never called upon to pay up.
Don't kick a man today because he a
down. You may be down tomorrow.
The searchlight of truth has caused nam
a man TO try to hide behind his owl
shadow
It's a shame the way some young widow
break into the game again and don't giv'
the girls a chance.
The man who tells a lie and sticks to 4
may think IL Is as good az the truth, bu
he never really believes it.-Chicago News
Bee want ads are business boosfers-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Own Some Real Estate

The desire to own real estate is uni
versal. AS an investment it's preferable
to stocks, bonds and business PROPOSE
tons. You can sell at a profit any time.
Real estate values increase rapidly. In
a few years your investment may be
worth double the amount paid. The
time to buy is now. Don't think that all
the best properties have been taken.
Spend a few minutes with Bee Want ads.
See the many bargains in city and sub
urban real estate, Farm Lands, Factory
Sites. Bee Want ads show you the best
bargains. Read them now.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
The Doctor IkncM.

Patrick O'Rourke. an Irishuan had the
misfortune one day OF falling from the sec
ond story of a house Just being completed.
Mike F1aherty. the foreman, saw him fall
and Immediately called an ambulance.
which In due course OF time arrived. The
surgeon gave one glance toward Pats still
form and said, Hes dead"
rat, who was Just coming TO. heard him,
and. rising TO a sitting posture, replied,
You're a Hart l amt" Mike was stand
ing close by. and took hold OF Pat gently.
saying. Lay down Pat, The doctor knows
better. Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

OMAHA, April A.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: / went to register at the first district
Of the Third ward. When l first entered
1 was sworn n the following questions
were asked me: ,''wher do you liver" I
told. him "IHow long have you lived
there?" / told him about one and one-third
told him. How long have you lived
state and ~couBty2' l told him almost two
years. Then he asked me my name. l told
him. Then he asked me, with what party
do you affiliate?' This question l re-
fused to answer. for he may as well ask
me who 1 was going TO vote for, Dahlman
or Breen. This / thought was none of his
business. Since the last legislature passed
a law prohibiting the register from asking
your party affiliations. Now on election
day will l be challenged according to law
and stopped from voting?
WILL MANI BONNER.
Answer-You are moot required to state
your party affiliation and cannot be pre-
vented from voting for refusing to do so.
Under the present law, II you wish to vote
at a primary election you must ave de-
clared at a previous registration your party
utilization In order 10 be permitted to vote
at the primary of that party. This was
made the law in order to prevent one party
from interfering with the nominations of
another. The "open primary bill passed
by the last legislature will not become a N
operative law until after July 1. next. and
so has no force at present. 1t permits any
voter to take part in the primary of any
party, and will permit republicans to die
tate democratic nominations and vice versa.
But no voter is required to announce his
political affiliations unless he chooses to,
and such refusal is not basis for ehal-
lenge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

We often wonder how any person can be
persuaded into taking anything but Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs. colds and lung
trouble Do not be fooled into accepting
"own make" or other substituted. The
genuine contains no harmful drugs and is
In a yellow package. Sold by all drugEista
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Meath from Blood Poison

was prevented by C. w. Cloyd. PUNK, Mo-.
who healed his dangerous wound with
Bucklen's Arnica salve r.. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

Foley's Honey ana lar IL a safeguard
against serious results from spring colds.
which inflame the lungs and develop into
pneumonia Avoid countsrfeits by insisting
upon having the genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar. which contains no harmful drugs,
SOLD by all druggistA
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

Quick Action for Your Money-You get
that by using The Bee advertising columns
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Woman's Work

Activities Of tha Organised
Bodies Along the Lines 81 IN
a~srtaktng Of Concern TO Woman.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

when yea bay Gold Medal F1OaB
he saFs a H. Washburn-CrOsby'a Geld
Medal Flour. This A. Important.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Our Letter Box

oontTdSuttens Co Ftnsay @ubteotp,
Hst H~EcesdinG Two hundred WORDS,
ARs invited from Oar Readers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

Bee want ads are business boosters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
STILL TALKING
 ON THE TARIFF

GteArst News Special 10 the Grarhlcn
 Washington, May 5.-Senator Dol liver. of Iowa, continued his attacks on the tariff bill today declaring that the schedules were framed by parties outside of the senate. Senator AL lrich, in reply. said he would be able to show the attacks on wooden and cotton schedules not well founded. He gave the senate warning in de- bate. Continued night sessions will be held. When Senator Aldrich pro sented list of figures, Culberson in quired from whom he got his inlor- nation. Prom Maj Long, tariff ex- pert, Treasurery Department" When Culberson said the Aldrich bill con- talned 316 reductions and l,271 in- creases Aldrich denied point blank that if was so.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
MISS LINDSAY
 IS THE SPONSOR
Commander B. E.. Benton of J. Ed Murray Camp U. (. v. Also Ap. points Maid of Honor and Chap. erOAe.

Commander E. E. Benton, of the j.. Ed Murray Camp, No. 510 United Confederate Veterans, has named the sponsor, maid of honor and chap erone for the Camp, who will &C., company the Ed Murray Camp mem bers to the Memphis reunion in June. The appointments were announced yesterday by Commander Benton and the selections will doubtless meet with the approval of the Veterans-~ all of the ladies' named are to be charming representatives for the Camp.
 Miss Katherine Lindsay, daughter of Captain W. F. Lindsay, of Cor nerstone, Ark, is to be sponsor; Miss Eula McMillan, pretty and popu- lar young lady of this city, maid of honor, and Mrs. w. F. Lindsay, of Cornerstone. chaperone. Mis- McMil- Ian is a daughter of we'll known employe of the Cotton Belt shops here and is a young lady of many charm ing qualities and beauty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
CHARLES Il. OWEN
 SERIOUSLY ILL
Mrs. Owen Summoned to His Bed. side at Battle Creek, Michigan Has Been In Poor Health for Months,

The many friends of Ghaeles H. Owen. of this city, will, regret to learn that he is critically ill at the Battle Creek sanitarium, Battle Creek Michigan. A message teceiv- ed last night from Mrs. s. M,fTaylor whogis at Battle Creek for Der health. ,saass,sd ,s,s d, Mrs. ,s,t owen !ssave 'nms- will leave this morning for the Mich- igan city to be at her husbands bed side. MT. Owen has been in poor health for several months. Some weeks ago he was forced to leave this city and go to Battle Creek for treat ment. His condition took turn for the worse yesterday and the attend ing physician deemed it best to have his wife telegraphed for.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06

5 ?. m.-Devotional. Delegate from first church Little Rock. Young Peo- ple's Institute, Mrs. Workman. Paper, Young People and Missionary Re- sponsibility.' Mrs Spencer. Adjourn ment.
 s. p. m.--Evening with Juveniles Devotional, Miss Eva Shoppach. Pro- gram by Juveniles, superintended by Miss Shoppach. Paper, Miss Jennie Howell Address, Miss Davies.
 Sunday.
 II a. m.-Sermon, Rev. Frank Bar ret.
 5. D. m.--Mass meeting of |. P. and Juveniles of all churches directed b. Mrs. l.. H. Reeves. Addresses by four young ladies representing four for eign fields. Address, Miss Daisy Da- vies. Special music by '. P. ,t,ven- lies.
 < D. m.-Devotional, Rev. T. 0 Owen. Address, Miss Davies.
 Monday.
 9 a. n.--Deyotional Delegate iron Malvern. Roll Call Minutes of pre- vious meetings. Reports of commit tees on extension of work-Y. P Work-Juvenile work--Publication Music. Paper. What Shall l Render Unto the Lord for all His Benefits, Mrs. C. R. Thomas. Where shall we meet next year? Noon hour devo- tional. Miss Davies
 3 p. m.-Deyotional. Delegate from Prescott Roll Call. Minutes. Re- ports of committees on finance ant literature Election of officers. Re. port of committee on resolutions closing exercises.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
DOES wv. HURST CONTROL BASEBALL? T. Havis Nixon Wires Him Local Fans Can Take
 Franchises Offered.
FANS MEET TONIGHT
Leagnr Representative Will be Pres. cnt-Park n& Twelfth and Main
 Leased Yesterday.

Meyer Solil1son editor of The lowing message. unsolicited, from President Hurst, of the Arkansaw State Baseball League, which was re- ferred to Attorney T. Havis Nixon, who called the meeting of the local fans for Thursday night to consider the proposition of Pine Bluff enter ing the State League:
 No one authorized to represent League at baseball meeting tomor- row night No berth in State League vacant. No one was authorized to represent League at meeting Tues day night" (Sgned) W. ". Hurst. president.
 After the message was referred 10 Attorney Nixon he sent the following message to President Hurst: w. w. Hurst.
 President Ark. State League.
 Argenta, Ark
 Yours to Graphic handed me for reply. We do not understand you so completely control baseball in this State that we cannot organize for purpose of breaking into the League, especially so since we have been of- fered two or three franchises. Your telegram and advice to our people might be more effective if given when called for. You say no vacant berth ill League now. There may be soon.
 Respectfully.
 T. HAVIS NIXON.
 Pine Bluff baseball fans have or ganized regardless of the statements of President Hurst and are given as- surances that they can get State League Franchise as soon as every thing is in readiness here. A two- year lease was secured yesterday on a ball park at Twelfth avenue and Main street and preparations are be- ing made for the erection of grand stand and bleachers, which will be completed in ten days. The fans will meet tonight and will either accept or reject franchise proposition which is to be offered them by one who is in authority.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
SENSATIONAL NIGHT
 RIDING TESTIMONY

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Waverly, Tenn, May 5.-SensatioA- al testimony brought the night riders case to a climax today when Will Fortner was arrested on bench warrant. It it alleged he led the marty which took out Squire Fleece and beat him. Constitution and by laws of the night riders was intro duced as evidence
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

On and after May the subscrip- tion price of the Daily Graphic will be 65 cents month instead of 30 cents
 This is the regular price that has prevailed all along until recently, and it's resumption will therefore cause no hardship to anyone.
 All contracts made by our solicitors will be carried out, and we will give all subscribers the same opportun- ity to get the Graphic at the lesser rate by accepting subscriptions until May 10 at the rate of 50 cents per month, Six months, 8, or one year, $S.
 Subscriptions accompanied by the cash will be received at these rates until May 10, though the subsc ription price of G. cents per month will be reinstated commencing May 1, 1909, and all subscriptions falling due thir- ty Jays from that date and thereafter will be at the 65-cent rate.
 So if you want the Graphic at the 50-cent rate it will be necessary to make payment on or before May 10.
 ADAMS PRINTING COMPANY.
 April 90, 1909.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
BANK CLERKS HAVE
 A BALL TEAM

The Bank clerks of this city have organized baseball team for the present season and will receive chal- lenges after May 15. The clerks have had strong team in the field each year and they say that their line up this season is the strongest ever. It includes: Frank MilneI pitcher and manager; |. F. Hut, third base; H. B. Strange, shortstop; nut, catcher; Robert York, right field; Henry Bryan. center field; Veo B. Alexander. left field; E. Reinberger, second base
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
NO DECISION IN
 FLEMING CASE After Wrangling For Nine Hours Jurors Retire at
 Midnight. :.
KILLED MOTHERINLAW
Defense Put up That Fleming Was Beastiy Intoxicated and IrrcspOn-
 sible For His Act.

At midnight last night alter urang- ling ill the jury room for exactly nine hours the jurors who have the fate of Pomp Fleming, tried Oh first degree murder charge, in their hands, were taken to the Hotcl Jefferson by Deputy Sht riff A. r. Corder and re- tired for the night. It is not known how the jurors are divided but 1t was intimated that they were hopelessly tied up. Some of them it is said, want to return verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree and hang Fleming. Others are holding out for a pen!tentiary sentence The caso has attracted more than ordinary at tention. Judge w. D. Jones prosec- uted Fleming and Attorneys Daniel Taylor and ]. VI. Shaw, who were ap- pointed by Judge Grace, defended him.
 It was Attorney Daniel Taylora maiden speech before d jury In murder case since his almittance to the bar, he being appointed assistant attorney general of the State soon af- ter he graduated at a Tennessee law school two years ago. Attorneys Fay Tor and Shaw made a masterful plea for their client, the former telling tho jury that he did not expect an acQuit- tai for Fleming, but that he did ex-- pect the jury to find the defendant not guilty of murder in the first degree. Both lawyers, as well as Judge Jones'. made fine arguments.
 The court room was damned to tho doors with many of the best citizens, friends of Attorney Taylor and no few negroes, who manifested great interest in the outcome of the case because Fleming was one of their race The speech made by Daniel Taylor showed that he was thorough ly conversant with the law; that he was an orator of no light ability
 
 future before him. The fact that the Jury remained out so long is proof of his convincing powers. He argued the case fro a Common sense" stand point. Both Taylor and Shaw pie tured Fleming under the influence of liquor and declared that he was entirely irresponsible for his action on the day he shot his mother-in- to death. .A'
 Pomp Fleming shot and killed Laura Davis, an aged negress, sev- erai months ago without any provoca- ton whatever He shot her three times, after she left Silbernagles store on Hickory street, in the Vest ern suburbs of the city The murder was one of the most brutal and cold blooded affairs ever recorded in this county. On the the morning previous to the tragedy Fleming's wife applied for divorce from her husband on the ground of drunkenness After assassinating his mother-in-lay Flem- ing fled, but was captured the next night near Dexter, Arkansas He stole horse belonging to Ferguson and Son and rode away from the city while the officers were looking for him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
SHR|NFRS HAD
 4 BIG TIME
  Led Novices Through The Streets, Some Were in Mardi Gras Costumes.
LED BY BRASS BAND
Mayor 1Oney Presented With Past POtentate'S Jewel-Dinncr, Musi.
 cale, Dance Closed Festivities.

Hot Springs, Little Rock, Stuttgart, BrinAley, Jsnesboro, Warren, Fort Smith, Texatkana and many other cities and towns were represents ed at the ceremonial session held yes- terday by Sahara Temple Ancient, Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. At the business and eremonial sessions, which was held at the Masonic Hall, and at which Poeentate Edgar Brewster presided. eight novices were taken over the hot sa1ds of the desert.
 i large delegation of Shrlners came from Hot Springs in a special car and were met at Cuion Station by the Shfiners, who paraded the streets with 3 brass band. Later in the af- ternodn the novices, shackled. chain ed and tied together with ropes, were paraded through the streets to the Masonic Hall. Several of the Shrin- CTS were in Mardi Gras costumes and the procession attracted much at tention.
 The novices Who were initiated were Edwin Levine and ". F. Col Her, Pine Bluff; G. |. Davis, Althel- mer; L. G. and x. k. Murphy, Clar- endon; l.. D. May, Fair Oaks; G. F.. Petit. Stuttgart; c. F. Reed, Warren. A luncheon, musicale and dance at the Bluff City Club closed the days festivities. Mayor W. L. Toney was presented with a past potentate's jew el by his Shriner friends at the din- her, which was served by the ladies of the Home Mission Society of the Lakeside Methodist church.
 The following we'll selected musi- cale was rendered for the entertain ment of the Shriners at the Bluff City Club, under the direction of Profess sor M. D. McNeill:
 Piano Iuet-Mrs. Baldwin. of Ty- Ter, Texas, and Professor McNeill.
 Tenor solo-Henry Roberts.
 Baritone solo-Harry D. Howell, Nashville, Tenn.
 Piano solo-Mrs. Baldwin, Tyler, Texas.
 Selection-Male Quartette
 Soprano solo-Miss Vera Bernath.
 Solo-Ralph Harris.
 Contralto solo-Miss Fannie Har- din.
 Piano duet-Mrs Baldwin and Pro- lessor McNeill.
 Soprano solo-Mrs. F. L. Dilley.
 After the program the luncheon was served in the dining room and punch was served throughout the evening. Smiths orchestra furnished the music for the dancing, which lasted until after midnight
 Among the out-of-town Nobles. who were accompanied by many ladies, who were present were:
 R. s. Bright and R. P. Young, Lit tie Rock; c. T. Turner, c. Steiner, H. c. Townsend, w. D. Thompson, E. E. Wentz, c. P. Reed Warren; c. T. Duke, Baxter; J. F. Head, T. J. Pritchard, Allen Hotch- kiss, Harry Bowman, William Cobb, Henry Harris, Hermon Fellheimer. Dr. l.. R. Elliss, F. Olsen, M H. Gug-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06

genhcim, George Schmilzer. NJ. E. Moore, F. J. Green, John Green, Hot Springs: R. $. Wilson, Portland; C. Fl. Volwa4, Prescott; C. D. Beamont New Orleans; J. M. Barrett ST. Sher- Till; C. l.. Joslyn, Alton, Mo-: r. IL Collier, c. T. Davis, R. P Woods, ] s. Butcher, Altheimer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
CONTEST WILL OF
 MILLIONAIRE HART

(Hearst News special to the Graphic,f
 New York, May 5.-A contest will be begun today by the adopted daush- ter and wife of Millionaire miser Hart, who died in Paris recently, leaving his entire fortune to his and ignoring his wife. Hart was a dealer in old clothes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
WEALTHY RANCHER
 KILLED

(Hearst News Special to tbe Graphic.'
 San Francisco, May John Wins low, wealthy rancher was hacked to pieces by mysterious man who had been staying on the ranch. \ posse of Is is now securing the country for the assailant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
kAHan's Foreign Mission
 VI v Society Conference Convenes Today.
FIVE DAYS SESSION
eetin9 Will be Held at the First Methodist Church-Mrs. James
 Thomas is President.

About one hundred delegates will
 rive in Pine Bluff today to attend
 e Womans Foreign Missionary So-
 ey of the Little Rock Conference
 hich will hold it's annual meeting
 this city for five days, beginning lis afternoon at o'clock. Many rolninent missionary workers will ktend the sessions, which will be |eld at the First Methodist church, hxth avenue and Main street. Mrs. hmes Thomas, of Little Rock, the resident will preside over the meet bg.
 The members of the various hurches in the city ara invited to |ttend the sessions and to take part b the proceedings. The Methodist hdies of this city have made pre- (arations to care for the visitors and till entertain them in their usual (ospitable manner at their homes. The following is the program ar |anged for the five days session: Thursday, May 6. p. m.-Executive Committee meet hg. Officers and District Secretaries p. m-Devotiona1 Service, Mrs. l. Thomas, Pres. Program in charge # the local Auxiliary. Welcome ad- Ilress, Mrs. T. Y. Ramsey. Response, Mrs. Rule.
 Friday.
 g a. m.-Devotional, Mrs. Lou \. Hotchkiss, Hon. Pres. Organization (a) Roll call of officers.
 (b) Enrolment of Delegates
 tc) Fixing the Bar.
 d) Reading Of Rules.
 le) Appointment of Committees.
 Roll call of AGended Members, Mrs. R. II. NJ. Mills. Minutes execu- live Committee meeting, March le. Music. Counting the Shekels", Mrs. D. W. Gates, Treas. Cor. Secretary's s report, Mrs. J. F. Giles.
 p. m.-Devotional, Mrs. Stanley Rice. Summary reports of district secretary. Special music. Open Parliament, conducted by Mrs. J. M. McClintoch. Paper, Individual Re- Mrs. Pouch. Cor. Sec Fetaries catechism, all. Adjournment
 D. m.-Devotional, Rev. Ramsey, pastor First M. F. church. Music residents address, Mrs. James Thomas. Reports from Woman's $ Board of Foreign Missions, Mrs. J. F. Giles. Special music. Address MSS Daisy Davies, Travelling Sec, ". D. F. M Adjournment.
 Saturday.
 a. m.-Devotional, Mrs. J. H. Rig sln' Roll Call. Minutes. Reports of oeiegates. Music. Delegates E.x- 'nange. Our Difficulties and How to Heet Them, Mrs. P. P. Bacon. Noon aour devotional, Miss Davies. Ad- lournment
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
TWO LIONS FOR
 TEDDY TODAY

Nairobi, May 5.-Theodore Roose- welt broke the record for lion hunt ing in protectorate today when he bagged two more lions. Since Sat- urday he has killed five lions and one lioness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
M. K. & T.
 PLEADS GUILTY

(Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Washington, May 1.-The Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad has en- tered a plea of guilty. on two counts in the indictments returned against it for departure from established rates under the Elkin's act
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-06
FOR QUICK TRANSFORMATION
 CALL CITY HACK LINE o40 Eaef Ra9ranne St

Open 6 p. m. to 7:30 a. m.. and rs- liable. Special attention to train calls Old phone 394. New phone 102. Moss O6ord. prop. Pine BluR. Ark.