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Fox Bros. Hardware Co.
 Have Car Load Screens

Fox Bros. Hardware Company have just received a car load of door and window screens and all who expect to purchase screens are invited to call around and look at the stock. Prices will be as low as is consistent with quality. 4-2S 1mo
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104 EAST MAR tin avenue and some point on Main street going north a lady's purse or pocketbook, containing lady's gold watch, receipted bills and other ar ticles. A liberal reward will be paid for dts return to 1O4 East Mar tin avenue.
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SEE CHARLES J. MADNNG. DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE NA. TIONAL LIFE OF THE U. S. A.. (CHICAGO). HE CAN WRITE YOU ANY KIND OF \ POLICY YOU WANT. 3-14 If
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ThompsOn-Henry.

Thomas Thompson a popular en- ploye of the Cotton Belt here and Miss Mary A. Henry. most amiable young lady of this city, were married Sat urday night by Reverend T. o. Owen at the Lakeside parsonage The happy couple will make their home in this city. Mir and Mrs Bolin were the attendants
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AGENT FOUND DEAD
 AT DRAUGHON

Mystery surrounds the sudden 1eath of A. l.. Flatly, the Cotton Belt agent, who was found dead in the depot at Draughon, Cleveland county. last night The special agents of the Cotton Belt were informed of the mans death here last night and left on the midnight train for that place to investigate. No particulars are obtainable.
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z Louis Roth and son. Harold Roth. left yesterday for Little Rock, where they will transact business Harold Roth will soon engage in the laundry business in that city, being associat- ed with Sam Franklin. former res- i1ent of this city.
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SOCIETY

(Contlnued from page 5.) Lutie Alexander at the home of her street and Fifth avenue.
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Just received a shipment of fine Tennessee country cured hams, shoulders, fowls and side meat. Nc Cain Grocery Company.

News has been received from Mobile, Ala, that the new home of Captain and Mrs. John Quill was de- stroyed by ire last Saturday. The Mobile, was icnited by lightning. Mrs. Quill recently visited her sister, Mrs. Bamma Ho,conlbe. in this city
 One hundred pounds ice free with every Herrick refrigerator sold dur ing May. Remember the Herrick is a perfect circulating odorless refrig- orator, scientifically constructed to keep ice and provisions. in all fin ishes, at ClevelandMatthews Hard-
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WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Lula Caldwell, plaintiff. ys. Will Caldwell, defendant.
 The defendant Will Caldwell is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the compaint of plaintiff Lula Caldwell.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of said court this 3rd day of May, \. D.. 1909.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Clerk.
 F. R. RENFROW, D. C. 5-4-l1-12-25-6-1
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Eddie Hunt. a young negro boy, son of John Hunt. has been missing from this city since last Thursday. When last seen he was in box car in the Cotton Belt yards, where he sought shelter from the storm that swept over this city on that day. It is possible that the door of the car was closed while he was in there and the car carried many miles from this city, With the occupant unable to free himself
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We have just received a shipment of very fine Rock Salt for stock. There is no comparison between rock and soft salt for stock. Me- Cain Grocery Company.
 -Jo Nichol, cashier of~the Sim mons National Bank, has beea> elected Treasurer of the new Plum Bayou Drainage District. The Board held a meeting Saturday afternoon and honored him by electing him to that position. The'new District Is one of the largest Drainage~Districts~ever formed in this county.
 For convenience, safety, durabll- ity and economy you can't equal the Detroit vapor, Self4Generating Stoves. No wicking to trouble you. Is always ready for use. Large range or small stoves at Cleveland Matthews Harl- ware Company,
 The only moving. baggage and storage company in Pine Bluff owned and operated exclusively by white people. Pine Bluff Moving Baggage and Storage Company. Both phones 61. 4-2Stf
 SEE CHARLES J. MADDING, DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE NA. TIONAL LIFE OF THE U. s. A. (CHICAGO). HE CAN WRITE YOU ANY KIND OF A POLICY YOU WANT. 3-14tf
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DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE NA. TIONAL LIFE OF THE U. $. A. (CHICAGO). HE CAN WRITE YOU ANY KIND OF \ POLICY YOU WANT. 3-14 If
 Special for one week: Solid steel claw or shingling hatchets, 43c; Acme nail hammers, BIC; boys handled axes, SIC; horse shoe magnetic ham, mers, 22c; at Cleveland-Matthews Hard ware Company.
 IA company with capital stock of $30,000, which will be known as "The Hinge Clip Company was or
 ganized in this city Saturday. The hinge clip was patented by Duyal Johnson of this city. The following are the officers: Louis Roth, presi- dent; Duva1 Johnson, vice-president;
 Frank Hearn. secretary; Tracy Mills.
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Be sure to call and get one of those $1.50 pictures at Farrar's Art Store, only a few left. 32O Pine street.
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The weather man says it will be fair and warmer today.
 For rent, two front rooms, up- stairs. Apply Mrs. King White. 3-9 If
 Miss Margie Bell Atkinson is on the sick list and was reported to be G"ite sick yesterday.
 For bargains in real estate see J. D. Milner, corner Pine and Bar raque. Old phone 450 or 250. 5-1 I'm
 Professor J. C. Corbin, of this city will address the students of the Shorter University at East Little Rock. OH May 10.
 -Bennie Veil was operated on yes terday for appendicitis. He is under treatment in hospital in Chicago The operation was most successful.
 A carload of screen doors for you to select from. all sizes and styles at rock bottom prices. considering qual- ity. at Cleveland Matthews Hardware Company.
 Just received a new ship ment of all kinds of Garden and field seeds; plenty of stock peas. Mccain Gro cery Company.
 The colored Free Masons of the state have donated $300 for the Brink ley relief fund. The money was sent to James Jones a colored resident of this city who is treasurer for that organization.
 It don't pay to put on q cheap roofing Malthoid is guaranteed and will last longer than the best shingles and wi i'll cost you much less, at Cleveland Matthews Hardware Com-
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Old Honesty Mixed Paint is all the name implies, as it will stand this southern eli mate. Let me figure with you when you get ready to paint. Farrar's Art Store. 320 Pine; old phone 564.
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No. 666O. Report of the condition of The Simmons National Bank

At Pine BluH, in the State of Arkan. sas. at the close of business, April 9Sth, 1909:
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Report of the condition of The Simmons National
 Bank 1 At Pine Blnif, in the State of Arkan. sas. at the close of business, April l 9Sth. 1909:
 RESOURCES. l Loans and discounts $39S, l90.S7 L. $. bonds to secure cir eulation ..... .s.......... l45,oO0.o0 Premiums on U. s. bonds. 6,60O.00 l Bonds securities, etc.... 32,s00.71 Ranking house, furniture and fixtures ........ 4.04S.l6 Other real estate owned. 100000 Due from national banks (not reserve agents). 24,347.1l | Due from state banks and bankers ................ 1s,75l.2a Due from approved reserve agents l202l4.11 Checks and other cash items ................ 432os Exchanges for clearing house ....... ...... l2.esl.75 Notes of other national banks ................ 100000 Fractional paper currency,
 nickels and cents .... 4o7.5o Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: specie, $33,6SS- 50: legal-tender notes. s2,75o ............. 3s,43s.5o 1 Redemption fund with L.. $. Treasurer G per cent of circulatiom ....... 7,250.OO Total ...............$ $s27.s7152 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in. s2oo ,oo0. % Surplus fund ............. 100000 Undivided profits, less ex- penses and taxes paiJ... 13474.77 National bank notes out standing .....,..~....... l45.oO0.Oo Due to state banks and bankers ............... 90,934.O3 Individual deposits subject to check ............... 3lS,5S9. 20 . Demand certificates of de- posit ................. 225.s9 Time certificates of deposit l2151 O8 Cashiers checks outstand- ing -.496.S6 Liabilities other than those above stated (letter ot credit) ............... l.5o0.o0 Ot $S. t,9 .S3 State of Arkansas. County of Jeffer- son, ss.:
 1, Jo Nichol. cashier of the above named bank. do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 10 NICHOL. Cashier. Correct-Attest:
 
 V. o. ALEXANDER,
 J. F. RUTHERFORD,
 Directors. Subscribed and worn to before me this 30th day of April, 1909.
 L. F. HUTT, Notary Public. My commission expires April 18th. 1911
 REHABILITATION.
 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts .$39S,1 ,1sO.67 U. s. bonds and premiums. 151, 1,60O. % Other bonds and warrants. 32,60O.71 Furniture and fixtures .... 4,04S. .i6 ! Real estate .............. 15,00O 0O | Cash and exchange ...... 226,53219 l Total ............ ...... $827.97l 93 i
 LIABILITIES. { Capital stock ............ .$2OO, 900 90 | Surplus and undivided pro-
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LOCAL AND OTHERWISE

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FOR SALE. ten acres adjacent tc city limits. suitable for plating. Price reasonable. Address K. care Graphic
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OFFER $4,000 REWARD
B. & o. Officials Hope to Catch
Wreckers of Their Train.

Baltimore, Sept. 4.-vice President
and General Manager George L. Pot
ter, of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
today telegraphed General Superin-
tendent Finney of that road at Pitts
burg to offer a reward of $4,000 for
the arrest and conviction of the per-
sons guilty of wrecking the Balti-
more & Ohio flyer at Chewton, Pa,
last night.
The more seriously injured passen-
gers were in the day coach, which
rolling on its side and sliding down
the steep embankment was fired by
hot Goals. With hand grenades the
surviving train crew killed the flames
The injured were placed on the
rough ballast of the track bed and a
brakeman was sent back to Chewton
siding. where the first flash of the
disaster was sent out.
Reasons for the wreck are un-
known. No money was aboard the
flyer. according to express company
officers. The Ioosened fish plates and
pulled spikes however, are mute evil
dence that some one skilled in rail-
roading is responsible for the dis
aster. Secret service men on the case
refuse to divulge the results OF their
Investigations.
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JAPAN DAY AT SEATTLE.
Exposition Grounds Turned Over to
Subjects of the NIiI1adO.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 4-The entertain
ment of the Japanese commercial commits
sfoners today was largely in the hands Of
the local Japanese who for months had
been preparing for the celebration Of
Japan day at the Alaska Yukon Pacific
exposition and collected $4,000 to defray
expenses. All Japanese in the Pacific
Northwest who could conveniently come
to Seattle to see the commissioners d
exposition did SO. There are four thou
sand japanese residents in Seattle
The thorOughfareS of the exposition
Were hung with 5000 Japanese lanterns
and the Japanese being granted a free
hand in the matter of arranging flowers,
etc, gave the fair genuine Oriental
aspect.
The day began with a parade, led by
a picturesque Samurai horseman in armor
Then followed a hundred or more auto
mobiles, carrying the commissioners and
the Seattle business men The four Jap
native dress and took part in the parade.
At the exposition gate a national pag-
cant was formed which absorbed the
automobiles. Fifty Samurai in ancient
native dress. Then came 800 merchants
in native costume and after them 500 Jap
anese representing the various trades and
professions of Japan with the garb ap-
prOpriate to each. Two beautiful girls.
riding on a temple float and representing
80. 900 japanese coins to the crowds as
they passed.
After the parade the Japanese commits
sioners were entertained at a strictly Jap
later there were formal exercises in the
exposition auditorium, the exposition offi-
cials welcoming the commissioners and
Baron ShibusaWa and others responded.
end tonight with a fireworks display, rep
resentfng the capture of Port Arthur.
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He Is Escorted Ashore by the
Prince of Denmark.
TALKS OF HIS TRIP
Planted Stars and Stripes on
End of the Earth.
Brought Back Most Accurate
Data Proving His Statements.

Copenhagen. Sept. 4.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook, the American explorer, return
Ing to civilization from his discovery
OF the North Pole. came into Copenha-
gen harbor at 10 o'clock this morning
On board the steamer Hans Egede from
Greenland.
Dr. Cook was standing on the bridge
OF the vessel, which few the American
flag at her mizzen mast
Crown Prince Christian. of Denmark;
Maurice Egan. the American minister;
the Danish minister of commerce and
committees representing various bodies,
boarded the HaEs Egede and welcomed
DR.. Cook II the name of the nation and
the city.
Dr. Cook was escorted ashore by
Prince Christian. The explorer was
greeted by great crowds as he came
ashore An immense throng followed
through the streets to the Meteorologi-
cal institute. where he made a brief
speech.
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Two big American flags 1anked the
| landing stage where Crown Prince
sonages waited for one hour the ap
| pearance of the Hans Egede- Hun
dreds of small boats containing sight
seers swarmed over the water of the
| harbor. Many of these boats were
filled with American tourists waving
Stars and Stripes.
When the Hans Egede was mile
away, slowly coming in with an en-
her wake. Crown Prince Christian
and the members of his staff en-
barked on a launch which took them
to the side of the steamer bearing
the explorer.
The moment the anchor was
dropped the crown prince sprang up
the gangway. Dr. Cook at the same
time, appeared at the head of the
ladder.
The people in the surrounding
boats, who had expected from the
newspaper pictures to see a bearded
man, recognized the explorer for the
first time and sent up a loud cheer.
Welcomed by the Prince.
Prince Christian. who is tall and
handsome young man, was dressed in
a silk hat and frock coat. He
grasped the hand of the shabby ex-
plorer and congratulated him on his
achievement, and welcomed him
warmly in the name of the Danish
of which the prince is president
Prince Valdemar. brother of King
Fred erick, in an admtraIs unlforrn.
accompanied by a party of naval
officials city officials, delegates from
societies and the minister of COM
merce. followed the crown prince up
the side and the explorer was almost
smothered in the friendly group of
uniforms and officials in black coats
"Did YOU reach the North Pole,
DR.. Cook % asked the correspondent
of the Associated Press.
Yes. I did" replied Dr. Cook
After much hand shaking Crown
Prince Christian said to the explorer:
Come ashore with me, please; the
people are waiting to see you.
Dr. Cook said something about his
baggage.
MY people will look after your bag
gage" the crown prince said. and took
DR.. Cook to the royal launch.
When the launch approached the pie-
with Prince Christian and DR.. Cook by
his side. a tremendous roar of cheers
burst out from the people on shore and
from the assem- blage of small craft,
including yachts. motor boats. landing
boats from the Russian warship in the
Farbor and racing shells, clustered
thick about the pier
swallowed by Mob.
DR.. Cook stepped ashore and in an
il stant the police were powerleSs to
make a way for the party. Dr. Cook
and those about him We're eEgulfed and
swept along by q cIamorous crowd. NJ.
Egan the American and Danish Off |
cials, UeraFly cling to Dr. Cook. To-
Eether the party Fought its way des-
perately to a point near the Meteoro-
e6 and capless, and part of his sleeve
was torn Off
4 used to be football player. but
or
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Speaking to the representative of the
associated Press. DR.. Cook said he left
at the North Pole. an American flag
ond a box containing documents, in
Guiding a brief account of his trip and
certain observations and the data to
bear out his claim.
Captain L Larsen. of the Hans Egede,
said he had examined DR.. Cooks rec
ords and believed them to be perfectly
correct.
In the course of the interview with
the Associated Press representative on
board the Hans Egede, DR.. Cook declar-
ed with great emphasis:
He Has the Proofs
'T have been to the North Pole and
have brought back the most accurate
observations, absolutely proving my
statement have kept a diary
throughout my entire expedition, il
which 1 recorded the most minute de-
tails"
Continuing The conversation Dr. Cook
said:
1T was not my intention at the start
10 proceed to the pole I was merely
on an Arctic excursion. but as found
conditions favorable I continued on my
way to the pole. 1 discovered two
hitherto unknown islands.
I'VE missed the depots which pre-
viously had been established. but We
came accidentally upon one of Mel
ville's depots, where we found pro-
visions and instruments in an excellent
state of preservation
Owing to the smalIness of my ex-
pedftton our requirements were not
large. For the same reason we were
able to proceed quickly. On some days
we covered as high as II miles which
Is an extraordinary speed.
EsQuimaux Were Frightened.
LAS I approached the pole the Esqui-
maux with me were frightened at the
meteorological conditions.
On, OrIr 81 ha-
came exhausted. No animal life was
visible and for three days We had
nothing to eat. Then in a crevice of
the ice we caught sight of several wa
ruses-
I had only a few cartridges left Il
crept along the ice on my stomach ap-
preaching the animals slowly so as not
to scare them expended all my cart
ridges, and as a result killed two of
the walruses. Our lives were saved
we then broke up our only sledge
and made bows and arrows of the wood
as do the Esquimaux, and we obtained
Cape York we were on the point of
starvation when we found a young seal
sleeping on the ice.
AT Cape York we found traces OF
musk oxen, which we tracked AMI
killed. From Upernavik to Egedesminda
sailed on the same ship that carried
the MacClintock and Franklin relief ex
petitions
was weather DeateE and
shabby but elated hero who was well
coined this morning by the Danish
capital at the same official pier and
with the same honors that are
customarily used in the greeting of
visiting members of royal families
Wore Borrowed Suit.
DR.. Cook stood on the bridge of
the Hans Egede wearing a shabby
brown suit that had been loaned him
by seaman On his head was a
disreputable old cap and his feet
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RYAN soLb To LINCOLN.
Former Major Lacquer Sold by the
st. Paul Team.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 4.-Pitcher
Ryan of the St Paul American Asso-
citation team reported to Lincoln to-
day. Ryan pitched for New Orleans
in 1908 and in the middle of the sea
son was sold to Cleveland. He and
Check figured in a deal later with
Boston for "Cy'' Young. Afterwards
he and Check were traded to ST. Paul
by Boston for Pitchers Karger and
Hall.
Louis Mason, catcher for Lincoln
left today for Rock Island. Ill. to
join the Dubuque, Three I League
team. He takes Nunnamacher's place.
the latter reporting to Lincoln.
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TRIED BLACK HAND.
George v. Pritchard of wichita Had
Poor Success.

Wichita, Kan. Sept. Am ATTEMPT
to extort money by BLACK Hand
methods was confessed today -
George v. Pritchard, a laborer. who
was arrested on a charge of demanding
s., 500 from T. ]. Mcdonald. a Wichita
representative Of a wholesale liquor
house. Pritchard used the mails and
messengers to carry to Mcdonald
threats that his property would be de-
stroyed by dynamite and his family
killed IL he did not leave the money a
the place indicated. The letters were
printed and Pritchard who had marked
shipping packages for Mcdonald was
suspected. He confessed to the au-
thoritie5.
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FELL FROM PORCH-KILLED
S. S. Dix, Sterling Editor. Meets an
Untimely Death

Sterling, Kan, Sept. IS s. Dix.
a prominent citizen OF Sterling, fell
from the porch roof OF his residence
last evening and striking on his head
was instantly killed.
Mr.. Dix was the local editor of the
Bulletin and also wrote special
articles over the signature of Peek
a-Boo in a style that. attracted at
tention all over the state. He was a
veteran of he Civil war and occupied
a prominent place in the political life
of Eaton, Ohio, his former home be-
fore coming to Kansas He leaves q
son and daughter and is also sur
vived by a brother, Dr. Dix. Of Pratt.
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were clad in leather moccasins His
blonde hair was long and shaggy and
his mustache rough and struggling.
His complexion was sallow. but his
face was full.
He was a strange figure for the
center of such a brilliant scene as
greeted his return to civilization.
A bright sun lighted up the blue
waters of Copenhagen harbor.
Ships and yachts on every side were
gay with flags and the shore and
piers were crowded with people.
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SMALL RAIN IN TOPEKA.
Elsewhere in the Eastern Section
There Was More.

The slight drizzle which fell on
Topeka last night. netted four one
hundredths of an inch. Heavier
rains fell in the northwest part of
the state, nearly one inch being re-
ported from Baker and Dresden.
other parts of the state were left out
entirely, or secured only a trace.
Weather Indications
Chicago, Sept. Forecast for
Kansas: Showers tonight or Sunday;
cooler.
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Gregg May Be irresponsible.

ATTORNEY Joseph Reed OF this city Is
of the opinion that Gregg is down with
GRIEF and thinks that he has had so
much trouble in the last few years
that there is some excuse for his sus-
picious actions.
Dave has come to me frequently in
sums of money and I am sure that he
has been in very severe straits" said
Joe Reed. Since a piece of i'll luck a
few years ago when he was assistant
city attorney he has not been himself
and feel sorry for him-he has had
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The $500 bond of Robert Kneisler
signed by Rena Knefsler and AP. Ben
son to secure the appearance OF Bob
on his liquor charges was forfeited
this morning.
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Wore a borrowed suit.

DR.. Cook stood on the bridge of
the Hans Egede wearing a shabby
brown suit that had been loaned him
by seaman. On his head was a
disreputable old cap and his feet
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The 5000 bond of Earl Frost signed
by ]. r. Palmer and Mrs J. R. Pal
mer to secure him as an accessory to
was also forfeited. Bert
Berry who was the principal in the
case is in the penitentiary now.