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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
M'LfND0N GETS
 FOURTEEN YEARS
Negro Who Brutally Murdered George Blanchard. Near SherrilL, Pleads Guilty in Circuit Court to Murder Charge.

Enos Mc1>endon, negro, plead guilty to a charge of murder ill the second degree yesterday in the Jef- ferson circuit court and was sen fenced to fifteen years in the state penitentiary. He was under indict- ment on first degree murder charge and his case was set for hear :, yesterday. Realizing that the eyi- dence against his client was Of th,. strongest kind, Attorney w. E. Sor- rells, at the negro's request. accepted fifteen years for the defendant and a plea of guilty was offered McLendon shot and stabbed George Blanchard, q white man, to death near Sherrill several months ago. The murder was one of the most brutal ever commit ted in this county.
 Blanchard was a well-known en- gineer of the Sherrill neighborhood. He and McLendon had been good , friends and difference arose be , tween them. Mclendon induced his , wife to get Blanchard to yia.t theil home and after he arrived there Nc ; 1.endon shot Blanchard, killing him instantly. After killing Blanchard the murderer used his pocket knife. on the body. The tragedy occurred on January 10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
PINE BLUFF TO
 BE HEADQUARTERS
\. W. Nunn. of This City, Elected President and Other Local Men H0nored by the Arkansas Wholesale GrOcrrs' Association.

The Arkansas Wholesale Grocers Association met in Little Rock Tues day ill annual session and elect ed officers. It was decided to make Pine Bluff the association headquarters for the ensuing year Every office was filled with Pine Bluffian. A. W. Nunn, of the Ham, nett Grocery Company, was elected president; V. 0. Alexander, of the Gillespie & Brother Company, vi/ president; Sam B. Russell, of the Southern Grocery Company, secretary and w. w. Byrd, of ,he J. B. speers Company, treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
MAYORS DAUGHTER
 SAYS MARRIAGE OK,

Nlrarst News Special to the Nr, l,h.ca
 Washington, Ind. April Miss Bunn Clark, daughter of former May or Hale Clark, filed suit today asking Elmer Davidson be declared valid and that he be enjoined from denying the marriage Gossips have been saying that the ceremony was fake
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
L D. Miner and l.. Dixon
 Were Talking With Me < Kennon When Shot.
TELL OF SHOOTING
Enable to Say Whether McDermott Was the Man Who Shot Saloon1st
 Local Men Cnhurt.

~s Captain ]. D. Milner and Lawrence Dixon, to well to do Pine Blufhians, returned Wednesday morning from McGehee, where hey spent Tuesday transacting business and where the, had a narrow escape from being struck by buckshot from the gun of H. K. NIcDermott, who shot and ki- led Walter McKennon, prominent business man at that place Tuesday might at z o'clock McKennon after being fatally wounded, fell Up against Captain Milner and exclaimed Cap &tain, have been assassinated. H. fell into Captain Miners arms and the Pine Bluffian held the daying man tenderly until friends arrived and helped his carry McKennou to his room ill his own hotel, above his place of business McKennon died at midnight.
 Captain Milner and Dixon had just 6nished their evening meal and were standing in McKennons place talking 10 McKennon. They had previously witnessed an argument which Me kennon had with McDermott and during which McKennon slapped Me Dermott. The trauble was over the city election held in McGehee on that } day McDeylnott, according to wit nesses, told Mckennon after the lat ter slapped him, that he was going to his home for his gun Mckennon paid no attention to the threat and did not expect McDermott to return
 Milner, McKennon and Dixon were kennon's place of business. Me kennon and Milner were leaning against showcase, with their e., bows upon the case. Dixon was 2 few feet from them, standing against the showcase, where it curves to d side wall. McKennon was nearest the door. They were coyersing pleasant ly. witnessess say, when the shotgun was discharged in the doorway. Nc kennon said II have been assassin sated" and fell to the side of Captain Miner. The latter held him up until other people arrived on the scene. Captain Milner and Dixon cannot ex- plain how they missed being hit by some of the flying buckshot.
 Captain Milner and Dixon say they did not see the man who did the shooting, as he ran away immediately after firing the shot They said they heard later that man named Me
 Dermott, who McKennoR had trouble with previously, had been found dead on the railroad tracks mile from McGehee. They do not know wheth- CT McDermott was the man who Xiii led McKennon or not as they left McGehee shortly after the tragedy for their homes here.
 Mckennon was one of the best known and most popular residents of |Desha county He was famous as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
MANUFACTURERS
 WILL DIVIDE THEM

0Iearst News Special to 'he Or. r.
 Cincinnati, Ohio. April 7.--Six man ufacturers, who made an original contract at Winchester, Ky, in No vember, will divide 2,o0o hogsheads subscribed for but not taken. The firm that defaulted was a Louisville concern.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
Cyclone at Toledo, Ohio.

Toledo, Ohio. April 7.--Many were injured, thousands of dollars dana se was done and hundreds of men were suit of tornado which visited this section today. In smaller towns near here much damage was done.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
Money and
  Opportunity


 When money and oportunity get ts touch the combination has tremend- gus breeding possibilities.
 We write the kind of FIRE INSCE- ANGIE and deal in the kind of REAL ESTATE that FRIENDS SELL TO TRENDS
 We also accept money on deposi,. ta trust or subject to check. ALLOW ING INTEREST ON SAVINGS AC- COUNTS. .~..
 Here are golden opportunities - Bring on your coin.
 Pine Bluff Trust Co. Corner Main and Barraqus Srsets
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
EAGLES BALL.

The Fraternal 9rti3r of Eagles will give a dance at their hall 216 1-2 West Second avenue, on April F. Easter Monday Grand march com mences at o'clock. Music furnished by Elliott's band. You are invited to come and enjoy yourselves. Az 9t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08

Mir. and Mrs. O. Gilbert, of Dia mondvale, Mich, who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. G. g. Bacon have returned to their home
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08

Huntington & Royse, of this city, have secured the contract for the erection of plate glass front for the firm of Philip Dedman & Co.,, of Fordyce. The consideration was $2,- 900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
The Question of the Day.

Where can I get good suit? The answer is Eisenkramer'S. Why? Be- cause they carry only the best wool / ems and employ only the best worF mea.
 EISENkRANEK, The Tailor, / Over Citizens Bank, Second ave.
 Pine st.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-08
FOR QUICK TRANSFORMATION
 CALL CITY HACK LINE 99O East BarraQue St.

Open 6 p. m. to 7:30 a. m.. and re- liable. Special attention to train calls. Old phone 394. New phone 1O2. Nose Offord, prop. Pine Bluff. Ark.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-22
WIN $500 IN GOLD BY
WORKING A FEW WEEKS
Twenty-Five Grand Prizes to Be Given
Away By the Hattiesburg News.

this, and they are saved the annoy
ance of monthly and weekly collec-
tions. By so doing you receive a
special vote coupon as per schedule
printed elsewhere in this issue. Orders
for the prizes will be given the sue
cessful candidates at the close of the
contest and they may be used by the
candidates themselves or disposed of
in any manner they may see fit.
Any one who desires to vote in this
contest is at liberty to do so by bal
lots clipped from The News or by-spe
cial vote coupons obtained by sub
TO The News. All ballots cut
from the News must be polled before
the date printed thereon; if voted
later they will not be counted.
Persons living in one district are
not confined to voting for candidates
in their own particular districts, but
may vote for any one in the race.
Should you desire any information
regarding the contest and the award.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-22
Lame Shoulder.

This is a common form Of muscular
rheumatism. No internal treatment is
needed. Apply Chamberlain's Lini.
ment freely twice day and quick
cure is certain. This liniment has
proven especially valuable for muscu-
lar and chronic rheumatism, and is
sure to give quick relief Chamber
lain's Eminent is also most excellent
for sprains and bruises. Price, rs
cents; large size so cents. For sale
by Hays & Fields. Yellow Pine Phar-
macy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-22
BOYS CONFERENCE
IS NOVEL AFFAIR.
Hearst News Service.

Lewiston, Me-, January 22.-Several
hundred boys will take part in the
fourth annual Maine State Conference
of Boys, to be held in this city and
Auburn during the next three days.
The sessions commenced today, the
list of speakers including some of the
most notable educators and clergymen
of this and other New England
states.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-22
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How to Win.

How TO Win.
The easiest and quickest way for a
candidate to win is to ask here friends
to prepay their subscriptions for from
six to twenty-four months. 1t costs
the subscriber nothing extra to do
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-22
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$500 in gold; two $500 Wer-
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ture bougt of the Abney Furni-
diamond rings from Graham
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ness College; six solid gold FL
gin watches; six scholarships
; in the South Mississippi Col T..
lege; all to be given away to the .
most popular young ladies' of .
; Hattiesburg and surrounding .
, territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
THEY ARE GRATEFUL.
Mrs. BIeakIey Makes Statement About
That Interview.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
I would like to make short statemenl
in regard to my interview with Mrs Bar
CLAW 1 had not intended to say anything
about it, and will not now give the DE-
tails of the intervitw. But after all the
safety of nv child, feel it due to them
to make my position in the matter more
clear.
/ had received such a hearty welcome
home and was so happy that could not
help but feel sorry for Mrs. Barcley, away
face the public and the accusations that
would have to be brought against her.
and 1 felt that the least could do was to
go and tell her that I felt no malice, ana
to say that If she loved baby, the creates
thing in the world she could do was to
my child's name and future happiness
above bank accounts or anything else
1 do not believe there would have been
a misunderstanding or it would have been
necessary to say anything about 1t had 1t
not been for the shrewdneSs of Mr.. At
wood. in seeing that a reporter was pres
ent when Mrs. Barclay came forward to
meet me. and then giving to him the i'm
preston that it was an interview to settle
personal antagonism. do not wish to be
understood as approving or admitting
that Mrs. Barclays past conduct was
justifiable.
Mrs. Barclay needs all the sympathy
that can be extended to her. During the
last trouble never felt that Mrs. Bar
clay could get my child, but she had X
in her power to make another long Strug-
gle and she gave 1T up, and regardless of
what prompted her to do so, feel deeply
grateful and I have thanked her in per
son.
(Signed1 h.-1
MRS. CHARLOTTE BLEAKLEY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
STOCKS GO SOARING.
Union Pacific Gains More Than II
Points Over Last Nights Close.

New York, Sept. 1O.-Union Pacific
stretched it's over night gain - more
than IL points during the latter part
OF the day. Readings rise reached
~. The general price movement
was upward, but not in the proportion
of these movements The market
maintained it's aggressive strength,
however, until the end of the day.
Union Pacific touched POI y before tho
close.
Very heavy buying orders flowed
into the market when it was seen that
rrices were resisting the first selling
pressure. Early in the second hour
Union Pacific shot up 6, the preferred
stock 8 a, Southern Paciflc4, Reading
2h and the list generally from L to
over 2 points.
The shorts in Union Pacific found them
selves in acute distress as the price con-
tinued to mount upwards, and their
urgent buying caused wild fluctuations in
the price of a II to Y between sales.
points over last night. Southern Pacific at
12Sss. rise of SIS over last night. Reading
at 16O1s a rise of 3. and United States
Steel at 70. rise of 27s. The pace proved
too rapid for the recovery and prices fell
back. A statement was issued by Kuhn,
Loeb & Co, and National City bank IN
at is announced that Kuhn, Loeb &
Co, and the National City interests are
acting in unison in Union Pacific affairs
and they request stockholders to prepare
their proxy blanks which they have re-
eeived and forward them to the offices OF
the company.
This refers to proxies for the annual
meeting of the Union Pacific on the SEQ.
ond Tuesday in October.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
MCFARLAND IS NAMED.
Chicago Man to succeed Thomas as
Engineer of Tests.

Circulars were received in Topeka
today announcing the appointment
OF H. c. MacFarland as engineer of
tests to succeed Frank w. Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was relieved of these
duties to allow him to devote all OF
his time to the apprentice schools,
over which he has jurisdiction as
supervisor of apprentices.
+ Mr.. Mcfarland. the new engineer
of tests. comes here from Chicago
where for some time, he has held the
position of consulting engineer. The
new engineer of tests is well qualified
for this position, having spent num-
Der OF years in engineering work.
Mr.. MacFarland was born In Con-
necticut forty-two years ago and re-
ceived a degree of mechanical en-
gineer at Worcester university. Mrs.
MacFarland has taken an active in
terest in mission and settlement work
in Chicago.
The appointment over the sig
natures of w. z. Buck. superintend-
emit of motive power and J. w. Ken
drick, second vice president. dates
effective September 1.
T. E. Layden will continue In the
position of assistant engineer OF
tests, with headquarters at topeka.
Mr.. Layden came here about three
years ago from the coast lines and
has been with the tests department
since.
J. j. Lyddon, formerly Of Topeka,
is appointed assistant engineer OF
tests with headquarters at Los
Angeles, Cal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
EGAN'S GOOD SHOWING.
Finished Semi-Ffnals at Wheaton Golf
Tournament Today.

Chicago Golf Club, Wheaton, ILL.,,
Sept. 10.-Playing the first nine holes
in a form that could not be beate G
by professional champions. former Ma
tional Champion H. Chandler Egan of
Exmoor finished the morning round
of the semi-hnals in the national golf
chan iSnship today 8 UP on Charles
Evans, jr-, the 1S-year-old western
champion. Egan's golf going out was
a marvel of accuracy and Evans won
only one hole of the fir*S nine. EgaIl
was up at the turn and increased his
lead to up on the eleventh. Egan
made the first holes in 81, which is
a record.
Robert Gardner of Einsdaie finished
the morning round 2 up ua Mason 4.
Phelps of Midlothian, the game being
characterized chiefly by Phelps poor
work with his wooden clubs. His
medal score of As for the first nine
holes does not show the wildness Of
his play as he was in the rough after
his drive for the first six holes. Gard
ner himself played none too steadyily,
taking Al going out.
But on the in journey both settled down
Phelps was badly handicapped at the
start by a blistered right hand which was
SO painful that he could not easily grip
his club. He gritted his teeth and bore
1T and when the blisters broke he did bet
ter. Phelps twice squared the match but
never succeeded in gaining a lead. Today
was ideal for championship golf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
Amateur Honors Certain to Go to a
Chicago Man.

Chicago Golf Club, Wheaton, ILL.,,
Sept. 10.-The match between H.
Chandler Egan of Exmoor, former
national champion, and Charles
Evans, jr., of Edgewater, the IS year
old western champion, in the semi
final round of the national amateur
golf championship tournament here
today promised to be one of the most
brilliant and closely contested of the
week. The other semf-final match
was played between Mason E. Phelps
of Midlothian, western champion of
1908, and Robert Gardner of Hins-
dale, who had the honor of defeating
the veteran Walter J. Travis of Gar
den City, in the third round yester-
day. This match also promised to be
a close one but the Evans Egan bat
tie drew the larger gallery. The next
national champion is certain to be a
Chicago golfer, as the four semi-fin-
alists are all residents of this city.
If there was any faVorite in the
Egan-Evans match as they drove
from the first tee, it was Egan, the
comparative veteran of the pair.
One factor in Evans favor, how
ever, was that he has played far more
tournament golf than Egan this year.
Egan has not participated in any of
the local tournaments.
Robert Gardner has played won
derful game throughout the tourna-
ment. Phelps has also been playing
some excellent golf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
KANSAS FAIRS IN 1903.

Butler county Douglass Agricul-
turaI society: ]. A. Clay, secretary.
Douglass; September 28-October 2.
Clay county-Wakefield Agricultur-
al society: Eugene Elkins, secretary.
Wakefield; October 81 and %.
E. Abbott, secretary, Concordia; Sep
TENDER 21-24.
Corey County Agricultural Fair
association: Henry Jackson, secre-
tary, Burlington; September 14-17.
Cowley county-Odall Agricultural
society: +. H. Chenoweth. secretary,
Udau; September 1918.
Dickinson County Fair association:
w. c. Curphey, secretary. Abilene:
September 2S-October /.
Douglas County Fair and Agricul-
tural society: Elmer E. Brown, secre-
tary. Lawrence: September 21-25.
Finney County Agricultural society:
Leavenworth County Fair associa-
ton: c. A. Sparrow. secretary, Leav-
enworth: September 21-24.
Linn County Fair association: John
o. Morse, secretary, Mound City;
September 21-23.
Miami County Agricultural and Me-
chanical Fair association: Geo. r.
Der 28-October 1.
Mitchell County Agricultural asso-
citation: W. S. Gabel. secretary. Be-
lott; September 2S-October L.
Montgomery county-Coffeyvill
Fair and Park association: c. L. Hol-
lingsworth. secretary; Coffeyville.
Nemaha County Fair association:
w. H. F'itzwater, secretary, Seneca;
September 1917.
Ness County Agricultural associa-
ton: Thos. Rineley, secretary, Ness
City; September 22-24.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
FOR THE INCOME TAX.
Democrats Declare for Amendment
After. Hard Fight.

Saratoga, N. Y. Sept. 10.-After
adopting declaration of principles
which included an endorsement of a
federal income tax. and effecting a
rehabilitation of the party through
the organization of the Democratic
league" the Democratic conference
concluded a two days session today
and adjourned sine die.
The adoption of the income tax
clause was accomplished only after
extended debate both in the COM
mittee on plan and scope which re-
ported it. and on the floor of the con-
ference. There were other minor
amendments to the reports as sub
mitted, including the insertion of a
paragraph declaring for the enforce
ment of federal and state laws
against criminal trusts and COM
binations in restraint of trade.
The conference also declared for:
A tariff for revenue only; no gov
eminent subsidies to special interests
either directly or through protective
tariff. Equal and uniform taxation.
The abandonment at the earliest
practicable moment of our imperial
istic venture in the Philippine Islands,
first safeguarding their independence
by sufficient guarantees. Steady ad-
herence to the principles Of home rule
and local self government, by the
state and each of its political subdi-
visions.
Election of United States senators
by direct vote.
Reform in the primary laws $50 as
to give to every citizen greater in
fiuence in naming candidates for Of
fee, and surrounding the primaries
with such safeguards as will insure
their honesty and providing the ne
cessary time and legal machinery to
insure the choice of majority of the
voters being respected and enforced
in convention and committee"
Taxation of corporations by the
state alone. where their creation and
regulation should remain. During
the call of the roll of the committee
on adoption . of the subcommittee
report, Judge Parker's name was
called He responded by stating that
he understood he was not member
of the committee, but had merely
invited to attend the meeting and fer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
Notes and Personals.

Pickles are a much appreciated
item in school boys lunch. The
9'Silver Leaf" brand of pickles is a
universal favorite. The Kuehne Pre-
serving works manufactures them-
Besides catsup and kraut.
Carl Robinson who has been spend-
ing the past few days with relatives
returned to his home near Silver
Miss Ruth Warner of Beatties and
Miss Lucinda Warner of Oklahoma
City visited yesterday with Miss
Rachel Warner of Beattie, who is en-
ployed on the North side. Miss Ruth
Warner is a sister and Miss LUCINDA IS
a cousin of Miss Rachel Warner.
A. w. Kennedy of Arizona is ar
ranging to move to Topeka and Will
locate at 1926 Jackson street He Is
employed in the Santa Fe shops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asquith of 1905 jack
son street have left for visit In Ia
coma, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heisee of Kan
visit with North side friends.
William Mclaughlin, who has been
living north of Soldier creek on Cen
trail avenue, left last night for Los
Angeles, Cal, where he will make his
future home.
Mrs. L. F. Glenn and daughter, Miss
Ethel Glenn, of 315 Paramore street,
have returned from trip to Seattle,
Wash.
Mr. and Mrs. william French of
Monet, Mo-, have returned home after
| a visit with friends here
Miss Alta Smith of Wamego return
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
HUMANITY IS LOSER.
President MeIIen Pays Tribute to
Memory of Hartman.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 10.-President
Charles S. Mellen, of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad, said today:
II have known Mr.. Hartman long and
well. He was a man Of great energy and
ability, a thorough believer in the future
of this country and ambitious TO play a
large part in its upbuilding.
He'll was viciously and mendaciously
aacked by men in high places who have
done far less than he for humanity and
he suffered severely in consequence.
MANY could have been better spared,
who have passed judgment upon him with
little knowledge.
1.-The business world will seek long for
his peer and humanity is great loser
from his passing"