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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

AZ mercury WIN surely destroy the sense Of meD
md Completely derange the whole system when
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ARTICLES should never be used except on prscrip
win do 3 ten fold 70 the good you can possibly de-
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curry and b taken internally. acting directly upon
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buyfnx Haus Catanh Cure b guro you get tha
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Ohio. by r. J. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold By DruQgsts- Price. f5c. per bottle:
Take HAIRS Family Pills for constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

A Chicago girl grabbed foootrad
who was robbing her and held him
until the police came. Perfectly SIM
ple-why didn't we think of that meth
cd before?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Ethel Roosevelt, who prefers her
horse and dog to society. wouldn't
have to submit records from musty
lin boxes to prove herself member
Of that family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Hens either did not approve of the
election, or else they thought the new
prosperity entitled them to a rest, for.
contrary to our expectations. they are
not putting in any eight-hour day lay.
ing eggs Just now
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

School authorities in a Massachu
sets city have appealed to the par,
ents Of ihigh-school pupils for support
in combating the extension of secret
fraternities. 1t ought to be taken
for granted in any American commu.
nifty that parents will approve any
proper measures OF school discipline
determined on by the school com
saitteo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

The japanese governing authorities
are now devoting careful attention to
the Improvement Of their poultry. Elk
periments in Japan have shown that
Minorcas and Andalusians are the
best breeds suited to their purpose.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

A $50.000,000 spinster has just died
in New York in her nineties. There
must be some heartaches over this
news in noble European families who
missed such a prize
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Those who deplore the modernity OF
substituting "S7-Ambrose Channel
81" for Sandy Hook light may yet take
comfort in the thought that the new
title connotes the old historic min
strel show
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" story of what
might have happened" opens in Wash
ington with the United States and japan
on the verge of war. Guy Hitler, sec
rotary of the British embassy, and MISS
Norma Roberts, chief aide Of Inventor
Roberts, are introduced as lovers. the
government is much criticised because
OF its lack of preparation for STRIFE.
At the most inopportune moment Japan
declares war. Japan takes the Philip
pines without loss Of man. The en-
tire country u in a state OF turmoil be-
cause of the governments indifference:
Guy Hitler starts for England with
secret message and Is compelled 10
leave Norma Roberts. who with military
Officers also leaves Washington on mys-
FERROUS expedition for an isolated point on
the Florida coast Hawaii is captured by
the Japs Country, in turmoil. demands
explanation of policy from government
All ports are closed. Hitler going to Eng.
land on last boat. England learns that
Jap feet is fast approaching western
coast of America. Hitler decides to re-
turn to America by any means. Siege.
Japanese spy, discovers secret prepara-
tons for war. He follows auto carrying
presidential cabinet. He unearths source
OF great mystery and fees. nlurmuring.
THE gods save Nippon" Fleeing to Pa
cifc coast, Siege is shot down just as
journey to get awful news to Japan seems
successful Japan announces intention 10
attack seaports.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Now that we are to have two-cent
postage to Germany how unlucky it is
for the German magazines that so few
of our American authors can write
In that language.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

The number of youth in the land
who decide that the work Of being
president is too hard to attract them.
Is said to be increasing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

No American secured Nobel prize
this year. Taking down gates on Hal
lowe'en or saving the country from a
rear platform evidently is not thought
worthy Of this great reward of merit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

The Rockefeller Bible class needs
more funds to carry on its work. We
sincerely hope that some wealthy man
will hear of this and contribute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

And now they say Paul Revere
never did it. But how do they know!
Scarcely a man is now alive who re-
members that famous day and year"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Ease in money is not worldwide. In
Australia there is manifest tendency
toward stringency. and little money Is
available for fresh investment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

And now it is suspected that there
IA mistletoe trust. Who cares! The
girls can find sosething just as good
to stand under.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

The camel. says an investigator.
originated in America. Probably in a
dry" county.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Another boy loses out in the at
tempt to keep up record OF 50 Gig
arettes a day. The coroner wins.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

England is not yet converting its
Dreadnoughts into dirigible balloons,
though Sir Hiram Maxim cannot help
wondering why.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

A New York preacher who might be
IN better business is preaching against
Christmas trees. 1t takes all kinds or
people to make a world.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

The new name of the new emperor
OF China, aged three. is Hsuen Tuig.
Is 1t proper to advise his guardians
that as the twig is bent so is the tree
inclined?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

The statistics show no evidence OF
any increasing demand for the divorce
less marriage.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

A local physician announces that he
can transplant kidneys. Now Is your
time to set out your summer crop.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

We appear to have taken the door
OF China off its hinges altogether.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

A singer doesn't weigh his words On
the musical scale.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
That ID LAXATIVE BROMO QUtNINE. Lsok for
the signature Of r. w. GROVE. Used the World
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-01-23

Use Auen'e Ecot-Ease
fres. A. 8. Olmsssd- L. Rov. MI.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

names appeared il the handwriting of one person. Evidence was intro duced by counsel for the remon- strants that one hotel in tue East End, where fifty-siN employees of the Cotton Belt live, Nas not included in the census of the Prohibitionsts.
 II was also shown during the hear Ing that names of persons who did not live in Pine Bluff were on the Prohibition petitions and that they also included signatures of persons who were not on the lists of the cen sus takers of either the Prohibition ISts or the remonstrants.
 Just prior to his ruling Judge Gould called in M. F. Bloom, cashier of the Citizens Bank, and an expert on signatures. He was asked 10 deter mine whether or not the signatures on the Prohibition petitions were those of persons whose names ap- peared on them. Mr. Bloom testified tAlat Ill illduy ulSLduceS the names were written by the same persons; that the signatures of various per sons were not their own signatures and he said he was positive tha. the names were written by one other than the person they represented. Immediately after hearing the expert testimony of Mir Bloom the court de. cided the case.
 The Prohibitionists we're required to present signatures of two-thirds of the inhabitants of the territory with in three miles of the First Baptist church. Attorneys Crawford and Hooker represented the petitioners.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

In view Of recent events, q state ment at this time might not be amiss.
 First--There has been and will be no change in the ownership of the stock of the Adams Printing Co.,. owners and publishers of the Daily and Weekly Graphic This is the same now as; at the time of the or- ganization of the corporation many years ago and will continue to be the same.
 Second--The entire management of the business of the corporation is vested in MT. Blake w. Fuqua. Mir. Fuqua is a capable newspaper man, having spent his entire business life in the work, and is thoroughly wor- thy of this confidence placed in him. We desire to thank tho public for it's generous patronage and many favors and hope to merit continuance.
 Respectfully.
 ADAMS PRINTING. co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Having recently purchased tho Waldstein brick buildings at 3O7-9-1l East Third avenue, am now moving my office into this property. My bust ness has so grown in the last few months that I am obliged to have more room. I am also on my own land and i'll my own house.
 Those who desire to purchase lots in the several additions I own. will find me ever ready to carefully ex- plain terms and show the property
 Remember at the Nos. 307-9-11 Eass Third avenue, you will find 2 othcs after the 18th.
 VIM. BURKE, Real Estate Agent.
 12-12d I'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
VETS VICTORIOUS
 PETITIONS DENIED
County Judge James Goud Decides the Three Mile Pc tltion Case in the Circuit No Proof Offered to Warrant His Refusing to Issue Dramslop Licenses ill Pine Bluff For 1909-Expert Testifes as to Genuneness of Signatures on Anti Saloon Docu ments

County Judge James Gould Friday denied the petition of the anti~sa~ loonists of Pine Bluff, when ne re- fused to grant their prayers to issue no dranlshop licenses for 1909 with in three miles of the First Baptist church here. In rendering his deci- sion Judge Gould declared that the petitions of the Prohibitionists were inaccurate ill many instances, that they failed to prove to his satisfac- ton that they had a majority of the inhabitants of the territory from which they asked that saloons be ex- cluded. The three-nlile petitions have been in the County Court for nearly three weeks. during which time much evidence was heard and census lists and petitions reviewed at length. Judge Gould gave the case much thought and consideration.
 The Prohis claimed to have 6,2oo signers to their anti-saloon petitions. Mdlis udlueS were SETlCkCN out 0ur- ing the hearing, however, after At torneys Taylor and Jones, who repre- scented the remonstrants, introduced evidence showing that many of them were illegal and not authorized, in numbers. These attorneys showed that the census of the Prohibition ists were incomplete. They exposed the fact that numbers of prominent people of this city were overlooked by the census takers; that one en- tire section of the city, including all side streets from Nebraska street to the city limits had been missed by their census men, and that many
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Bloody Battle
 in Kentucky

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Cincinnati. Jan At Bellguc, Ky, officers engaged i'll a running fight to. day with fuedists Harry Smith, % being killed. Eugene Jolly, police man, was fatally wounded. Mrs. Lucy Jones seriously sllot and Henry Sehulte badly stabbed Smith was killed by the Watson brothers who fired OH the pursuors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Interesting Meeting
 of Retail Merchants

The Retail Merchants Association held an interesting meeting at their handsome rooms in the Hicks build ing Wednesday night which was well attended by the members. 4 pleas ant social session was held and all the business for the present year was wound up and plans were made for pushing the association for the com ing year. Some new bylaws which had been previously introduced and discussed were adopted at this meet ing. Efforts will now be made to greatly enlarge the membership of the association in order that all the merchants of the city may be brought into the organization in order to make the association stronger and more beneficial. Cards have been mailed 70 different business men of the city urging them to join the association in order that they might start the new year with a united effort to bet ter themselves and the city in gener- al. If the merchants will work to- gether their present manager is here to stay, but he is not a man that will drive a slow or stubborn horse,
 Pine Bluff is the place for the best association in the State, we know. that this is something that Pine Bluff has been badly in need of for years past, and which will be a great benefit to consumers as well as members. Let all unite this year and lead all south ern cities. Let the consumer push the manager and the merchants help him, both will reap a great harvest each monti..
 w. D. Mullikin is president of the association. John Mccain is secretary, John Reap is treasurer and c. H. Williams, manager. Mir. Williams is a live man for the position and is doing good work boosting for the association.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Gan Observe
 Their Sabbath

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 New York, Jan. 1.-Police Commis- sioner Bingham after conference with Representative Jewish citizens in New York today, decided to allow the Jews who observed their own sabbath Go do business on Sundays They claim ed it worked hardship to have them observe two days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Goes Thaw Case
 One Better

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 New York Jan. That Thornton fIains twice prevented his brother from killing William Annis will be testified to by Thornton when he goes o2 the stand Monday. according 10 his attorneys, It is also stated that '.Furiata Transitoria" will be given as Q form mental Arrangement sui fered by Peter. This plea has ad vantage over Thaw's defense that n the event Peter is declared insane he will not be sent to insane asylum
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
SAD NEW YEARS
 IN SUNNY ITALY

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Rome, Jan. This was q sad New Years Day for Italy which is usual ly made as great a holiday as Xmas Instead of the festival spirit, flags fly at half mast and there is sorrow in every household. Great concern is felt for the safety of the King and Queen who are going through the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Uncle Sam 10
 Aid in Relief

Hearst News Specia! to the Graphic.
 New York. Jan. 1.~-The United States will contribute several million dollars for the relief of the Sicilian sufferers. S5o0,ooo being already cah- led abroad All towns are coming to the front. Collections will be taken tip in all Catholic, and a majority of the Protestant churches Sunday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Battleshi ps Will
 Not be Sent

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Washington, Jan. 1.--Because the straits at Messina been changed by the earthquake and not charted, the American battleship fleet may not be sent there for fear of an accident. It is probable that only supply ships will be sent. ----...----,.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Auto Enthusiasts
 in Evening Clothes

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Chicago. Jan. 1.--Leaving ban quet room attired in their evening clothes at midnight, 65 men and women auto enthusiasts made a cen tury run over Elgin-Aurora course with the thermometer near zero. The run will not be finished until day light
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

ruins of Reggie. on account of fall- ing walls. Both rulers give aid per sonally in eXtricating victims and giy- ing them food and drink Prof. Ricco of Mount Aetna Laboratory, estimates the number of dead at 100000. 1t was learned today that a party Of twenty English speaking foreigners escaped from Messina and are now on their way to Palermo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
nighwayman
 Shot and Killed

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Spokane, Wash, Jan. With an unknown companion Theodore Adams this afternoon attempted to hold Iii. a crowded street car. C. w. Smith shot him to death through the head. His companion escaped.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Bailey May Get
 the Secretaryship

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Washington, Jan. lit is rumored that Liberty H. Bailey, dean i'll the department of agriculture of Cornell University, may be given the secre- taryslip of agriculture in the Taft cabinet. Bailey is at the head of Roosevelt's country life commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Was an Unhappy
 New Year

Hearst News Special to 1he Graphic.
 Chicago. Jan, 1,-~alfred Fortunate struck a match ill the room of his parents to wish them q Happy New Year. 4 gas explosion revealed the dead bodies of the two, lying in bed. asphyXiated
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Big Fire in
 Skowheagen, Me.

Hearst News Special to the Graphic. blocks in the down town district were destroyed by fire today. Loss s400.- 900. Two firemen were seriously hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Chicago Sends
 $50,ooo to Sicily

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Chicago, Jan. This towns coil.. tribution to the relief of stricken Si- ely will be $50,000 The Y. M. C. A.. is to hold a meeting of business men tomorrow when cash subscriptions will be received.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
The Bank of Pine BIuii
Wife cremated
 Husband Gone

Hearst News Specia to the Graphic.
 Chicago, Jan. 1.--.Human bones which were found in ashes in the basement of an apartment house on Cornell avenue, convinced the police that Mrs. Annie Raffley was murder CT and cremated in a furnace. The police are now hunting her husband
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Johnson Is After
 ~ arvin Hart

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Lexington, Ky, Jan. 1.-Marvin Hart today received challenge from Australia to fight Jack Johnson He said he would consider the offer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Taft May Send
 Brother to England

Hearst NtNs Special to the Graphic.
 Cincinnati, O., Jan. Tt is rumor- cd that c. r. Taft will be made Am bassador to England, succeeding Whitelaw Reid. He has millions 10 make a social S2lurge there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

Howard Herrick, general press representatiye for "The Traitor" the dramatic sequel to "The Clansman." was in the city yesterday mixing with the newspaper men. "The Traitor" will be seen at the Elks Theater Jan uary z.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
West Won From
 E. ]. carman

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Pasadena, Cal, Jan. With all daring of Roman hippodrome, C. c. West, driving F.. J. Baidwin's White Chariot. won the first and third heats from F. J. Carman today. Prizes Sl,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
FootbslI Player
 Gets Big Job

Hearst News Specia! to the Graphic.
 New York, Jan. l.--James J. Hogan the famous Yale football player, was today appointed street cleaning com missioner at s50O0 year
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Will Honeymoon
 In the Clouds

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Kansas City, Jan. Miss Carrie Lewis today became the bride "f Charles Coey, the aeronaut. They left for Los Angeles where they will continue their honeymoon i'll the clouds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

Is the time for every wage carr. 'o look out for the tutare--wor1 "A plenty, wages good=are you sae,as portion of what you earn?
 Open an account with our Sa4aas. Department and deposit regularly, should you lose your position, wisn la so in business for yourself, or buy home later-what you sare NOW wf3 help you!
 Savings earn 2 per cent iutere.t here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
William Tell
 Results Seriously

Hearst News Special to thc Graphic
 Carmi, H., Jan. l.-McKipley Ste "- art, II, and Don Hargrayes, 6, played William Tell Hargraves received ' bullet in the eye
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
will be sent.

Sam Smith, former Pine Bluff boy who has been in the cotton busi- ness at Greenwood. Miss. the past season, is here visiting s. c. Alex ander and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02

Mr.and Mrs. J. S. Block, of Walnut Ridge, are visiting relatives i'll the city. Mrs. Block was formerly Miss Henne Weller, of this city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
FOR QUICK TRANSPORTATION
 CALL CITY HACK LINE
22O East Barraque St,

ZyU EaSt BdfFdQue St.
 Open s p. m. to 7:30 a. m. and e~ liable. Special attention to train calls Old phone 394. New phone 102 Moss Offord, prop. Pine Bluff. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Money and
 Opportunity

When money and opportunity get in touch the combination has tremend- ous breeding possibilities.
 We write the kind of FIRE INSUR- ANGIE and deal in the kind of REAL ESTATD that FRIENDS SELL TO FRIENDS.
 We also accept money on deposit, in 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 Barraqua Streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-02
Guessing On a Man
 Don't Waste Time

Get your cloths made to your measure by Eisenkramer. The reliable Tailor. over Citizens bank. Second avenue cor. Pine street.
 Suits $25. and up
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
Mr.. and Mrs. J.S.PriCe Receive

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Samuel Price held a
reception at their home on Market
Street last Friday evening which was
attended by many of the ladies and gen.
tlemen of this town. The house was
beautifully and tastefully decorated
with flowers and foliage plants, the
color scheme being white and green.
The house was lighted with candles in
handsome candelabra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price were assisted in
receiving their guests by Mrs. Prices
sister, Mrs. Taws, of Crisfield. Mrs. j.
Arthur Price presided at the punch bow
in the hall and in the dining-room re-
freshments were dispensed by Mes
danes Mary M. North, Thomas NJ. Pur-
nell and E. Hance Fooks and by Misses
Mildred Aydelotte. Mollie Coulbourn, vi
ola Smith and Nellie Price. The ices and
CONNECTIONS carried out the color scheme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price received the con-
gratulations of their friends and an en-
joyable time was spent by all who
attended.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-26
CAMPBELLTOWN.

The frequent rains of the past few
weeks have injured the corn in this
section. Now that the weather is
favorable and the berry season is over
the farmers are trying to get ahead
with their work.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Latchum and
daughter, Alice, visited the home of
Mrs. Julia Murray last Sunday.
Miss Ollie Murray was badly burned
in the face by steam last Saturday. DIR.
Bishop was summoned and she is now
improving.
Festivals are popular here and are
enjoyed by our young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter w. Donaway
with their son and daughter. of Whaley-
vile, visited their daughter. Mrs. r. II.
Timmons, last Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Anne Campbell is improv-
ing after an attack of rheumatism.