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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
COOPER AND SHARP
 BOTH TESTIFY

ti1earst News Special to tue Graphlc}
 Nashville, Feb. o2.~-Robin Cooper finished his cross- examination today without deviating from hls original story. He admitted that he con- versed with Governor Patterson twice on the day of the tragedy before 1t occurred On the second time he had q pistol ill. his pocket but said the governor knew nothing of that fact John Sharp, accused of being an ac- cessory to the murder of Senator Carmack, told of leaving Colonel Cooper and his son at a corner be- fore Carmack was shot. He looked back and he described how the five shots were fired. One of his state ments that Carmack was standing when the third shot was fired was at tackled by the state on the ground that one shot entered the back of Carmack's neck and came out at the ' mouth. Attorney Garner, who is as sisting the state, was relentless In his cross-examination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
FLEET RETURN GREETED
 BY THOUSANDS

(Hearst News Special to the GrapAic.)
 Norfolk, Feb. 22--Amid the boom ing of cannon and cheers from thou sands, the battleship fleet completed it's 45,0o0 mile trip around the world today Everything passed off like c1ockwork. The rain did not deter the crowd when the Connecticut fired it's first gun as it passed in through the capes. All the vessels took up the salute and whistles in towns and at wharfs responded. The President went aboard each of the four flag ships, congratulating the officers and men on their magnificent trip. The President left at o'clock this after noon for Washington. The ships will remain at anchor until the Taft in auguration.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23

year. who have been assigned to seven different district, will meet Tuesday morn ng at 2 o'clock al the Hotel Jef- terson and begin the canvas, for sub scriptions. II is planned to raise $6,- 300 for the purpose of properly en- tertaining the thousands of delegates
 A larger part of the entertainment fund has already been assured. The conventions to be held here are those of the Arkansas Travellers, Arkansas
 Medical Soe,tty, State Pharmaceutical Association, Eagles, ArkaHsas Funeral Directors Association, Red Men anc State Retail Merchants Association.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
GREEKS APPEAL TO
 KING FOR PROTECTION

tHcarst News Special tv the Gtaphico
 South Omaha, Feb. 22.--Thes Greeks who were victims of a race riot last night, tonight made an appeal to King George of Greece for protection. At a mass meeting of Greeks, held today, every one swore to obey the laws of the United States and Nebraska. Dam age suits will be filed against the city of Omaha by Greeks whose prop erty was destroyed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
CYPRESS HOLDINGS
 BROUGHT sII5,OOO
Plant, Lumber and Timber Lands of the Walnut Lake Cypress Company Sold at Public Auction Monday by Jo Nichol Receiver Spirited Bidding, in CTS of Properties to Pay Large Sum for Recovery

The big plant oi.psff, WalnjltNSl.ake Cypress CompaN located at Walhu; Lake. In Des1a county, with a large amount orrtimDer and cypress timbeS lands, valued at $215,7H.i4, was sold at public auction at the Jefferson county court house Monday noon by Jo Nichol, receiver, appointed by tlN' chancery court some weeks ago. The highest bidder was W. B. Craft / of Walnut Lake, who was aeclaref tn. purchaser. He bid sll3,ooo. /It E stated that Mir. Craft purchased the properties for himself, F. F! Ladd, oi Little Rock; C. $. Bacon ./of this city and R. F. Schulze, of Walnnt Lake who Were the principal stockholders in the Company
 The bidding was most spirited, All Bennett. of St. Louis, president of tine Al Bennett Lumber Company, being the other bidder at the sale. MT Ben nett bid $o0,000 and Mir. Craft fol- lowed it with sS7,0oo. MT. Bennett raised him $3 900 and they continued to bid s5,o00 at intervals until tht amount reached sll5,o0o. This bic was the final bid made and was of fered-by MT. Craft. Mir. Eichol solt the properties to him, being unable to bring forth more bids from MT
 Bennett. The properties purchased are said to be- the most valuable cypress holding. ;n this section of th' country
 Some months ago the stockholder , of the Walnut Lake Cypress Compan. applied to the Jefferson chancer court for all order of dissolution, dis l solving the corporation. They asked ! that the assets of the concern be sold .. indebtedness in the sum of $S2,000 b'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23

paid and the remaining proceeds dis tributed among the stockholders &C., corling to their respective holdings. It was stated by the pctili" i"1ers that the company Was perfectly solvent, but that they desired to wind up ita affairs.
 Following the appointment of Jo Nieho1, cashier of the Simmons Nat. ional Bank, as receiver, two suits, in. volving an alleged indebtedness of $43, 300 due on not,a and for breach of contract, were filed against F.. r.
 l.add X Co.,, enlorscrs, and the Wal nut Lake Cypress Company, by w. A.
 IIolladay. of St. Louis, and Ali Ben nett, the St. Louis lumberman. The suit of the latter is now pending in the federal court at Little Rock, hay. ing been transferred to that city be- cause of Bennett being a nonresident. Bennett sues to recover $23 900. al legged to be due him on a breach of contract. The Walnut Lake Cypress Company is made the defendant in ,this proceeding.
 In tn suit of Mir. lIolladay, the plain tiff prass for $2O,500. This amount l is claimed on a series of notes, which were executed by the Walnut Lake ] Cypress Company, with F.. P. Ladd & Co.,, the defendants, as endorsera. | They were given to Mr. Bennett, who
 in turn sold them to Mr. IIollaJay.
 The latter charges that the notes. with interest, are past due and un. paid. This suit is still pending in
 the Jefferson circuit court.
 Mir. Bennett was accompanied here 1 by Charles 4. Houts, a St. Louis at
 torney. F.. P. Ladd. of Little Rock,
 and others interested in the sale were /, present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23

to do the work of d literary filter. pur- Fifthly, it should play the part of a scale evaluating the various books ae- cording to their degree of excellence And. finally, it is to be a commissary, furnishing us with book compan- ions" which are more potent in our life than living companions, bindip ' Us through literature with the storied past
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
ACTRESS DIES
 FROM MALTREATMfNT'

dIearst News Special 10 the Graphic)
 ,'hi1a.o. Feb. 2?-The police are hunting for the physician who is re- sponsible for the death of Rose Whit ford. an actress. who died following an operation. Miss Whitford Is from New York and it Is intimated that q New York man Is responsible.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
CONFIDENCE.
~ East Bafraque St.

We claim the confidence of the peos pie on the following proposition: Our known experience as cutter and filter: our tailors are first class. experienced mechanics; our largs stock Of fine woolens.
 ElSENlEHAMEsR, The tailor, over Citizens Bank. Sec~ ond avenue. corner Pine street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
CAN'T WORSHIP GOD
 WITHOUT MONEY

tHearst News Special to the Graphlc)
 Chicago, Feb. 22.-"1 leave the min istry because I cannot afford to preach the gospel; am too poor" said Rev. Ferdinand Rockwell today, who de- clared he would quit the Sheridan Methodist Church to manage an auto- mobile tire company that he might worship God better.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23

VI H"oA1n6tou IolItNudyi OcSlS QateQ as Library Day" at the Pine Bluff High School, was a complete success. Useful and Instructive books were do- hated to the school in large numbers by citizens who visited the high school building during the day and enjoyed the appropriate exercises carried out during the morning and afternoon. Rabbi B. Friseh, of Congregation An she Emeth, was the principal speaker of the day. He delivered an address in the afternoon on School Libraries and Their Value in Education" Hay ing given the subject much study Dr. Frisch handled it in a manner that made his talk one of great interest His views were presented in a way that the pupils of the high school will doubtless reap benefits from his re- marks.
 All during the day streams of vis- itors went to and from the high school but the attendance in the afternoon was exceptionally large, the big as- sembly hall being literally damned with men and women. More than 400 volumes were presented to the school library, which is an excellent begin ming the efforts of the high school students tc reach the 1000 book H. brary, the aim of the student body. .
 The roll was called at $50 o'clock that morning. In the absence of A. B. Richardson, who was to have made a short talk to the pupils, Prof. J. H. Thach ably filled his place and gave some fine advice to the student body as to the selection of literature. The next hour was consumed in class reel tatlons, at which the visitors were in- vlted to be present. At 10:30 o'clock the visitors were invited into the spa cious and beautiful assembly hall where they were treated to a most in- teresting program. In the afternoon quite a multitude of visitors were in attendacne. They were met at the door by large reception committee who, after serving them with delight full punch, guided them through all parts of the magnificent building In the afternoon, as in the morning, a period of one hour was spent in class recitations, after which the visitors and pupils passed into the assembly hall, where the afternoon program was carried out. Many excellent numbers were rendered in both morn ing and evening programs. The first numbr of the morning program was an instrumental solo by Miss Emma Sorrells. Miss Sorrells has wonder fully sweet touch and her selection was greatly enjoyed. Miss Ella Fox's recitation, Mary Elizabeth" was rem dered In highly enjoyable manner and displayed much talent.
 In the absence of Mrs. W. T. Wool dridge Superintendent Junius Jordan delivered short address on Wash ington." Dr. Jordan Is never at e loss Tor words On any subject, and his talk was highly appreciated. Miss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
DISPLEASED AT PASTOR
 REFUSES TO PAY HIM

(IIearst News Special 10 the Graphlc) { Chicago, Feb. 22.-The spectre of starvation was hung over the head of Rev. J. P. Brushingham, pastor of the Western Avenue Methodist Church today by his congregation, who are displeased by his conduct and refuse to pay his salary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23

Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Altheimer have returned from Chicago. where Mrs. A1theimer was called to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Mandel, who died in that city several weeks ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
SNOW STORM MAY
 CAUSE SUFFERING

,Hearst News Special tc the Craphic.1
 Denver, Feb. 22.-People in the mountain district are face to face with q famine as the result of a new snow storm and aid not reaching them dur ing the previous one. An appeal has been sent to the governor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
JEFFERSON DAVIS
 NAME RESTORED

UIearst News Special 10 the Graphic.)
 Washington, Feb. 22.--Under orders from President Roosevelt the name of Jefferson Davis will be restored as a builder of the cabin John Bridge, in Maryland.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
WORK OF A DEMON
 ESCAPED FROM ASYLUM

(Hearst News Special to the Graphlc.)
 Eleva. Wis, Feb. 22.-Hans Sveum, farmer, came from an insane asy- lum yesterday, cut up four of his children with a knife and killed tweu- ty-three head of stock. tle hanged himself in a barn after setting fire to the structure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
Money and ---------------------- Opportunity

When money and opportunity get In touch the combination has tremend- sus breeding possibilities.
 We write the kind 0. FIRE lNsuR- ANCE and deal in the kind of REAL ESTATE that FRIENDS SELL TO FRIENDS.
 We also accept money on depostt. ,u trust or subject to check. ALLOW ING INTEREST ON SAVINGS AC- COUNTS.
 Here are golden opportunities Br1ne on your coin.
 Pine Bluff Trust Co. Corner Main end 8n7aaue srasts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
CAP" ANS0N'S TEAM
 WILL TOUR STATES

iHearst News Special to the Graphi"'
 Chicago, Feb. 22.-"Cap" Anson. once head of the Chicago Cubs, and recently 2 bankrupt, is planning a trip with eemi-professional team, which will include games with many big and minor league trans
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
ITS NOT TRUE
 SAYS PATTERSON

(Hcarst News Special to the Graphico
 Chicago, Feb. 29.---That Joseph Me- dill Patterson has been elected to the secretaryship of the Tribune company as result of his renunciation of so- cialism was denied today by young Patterson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
DR. VIM I. BULL
 DEAD IN SAVANNAH

ulearSt News Special to the Graphic.)
 Savannah. Ga, Feb. 2e.-After a long fight against a cancer, in which 1t was announced he had won. Dr.. William T. Bull succumbed today to oedelna of the lungs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
NOTICE.

A tea is to be given at the residence of Mrs. Eugene Graham, 1121 West Sixth avenue, Tuesday afternoon and evening, February g, for the benefit of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. All are cordially invited. 223 It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
MOVING PICTURE
 MEN ARE FIGHTING

iueatst News Special to tue Graphic.}
 Chicago, Feb. 22.~-Open war against the moving picture film trust was be- gun in western circuit at mass me etins of moving picture owners in the Sherman House today. The inde- pendents are to .- put pictures in churches.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
COMMITTEES WILL
 MEET AT 9 O'CLOCK
Win Begin Canvass to Raise ee,500 For the Entertainment of Seven Conventions to Be Held in Pine Biuff This Year.

The members of seven large com- mittees from the Board of Trade and seven local branches of various state organizations, which are to hold an- nual conventions in Pine Bluff this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23
WASHINGTON PARK
 IS GETTING ''f0xY''

OHearst News Special to the Grapb'c.,
 Chicago, Feb. 22.--Fox hunting in Washington Park began today when two red fox were discovered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-23

Rev. W. ". Christie has returned from a visit to Kinsland.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
Rather Refreshing. Isn't II?

William ]. Nagels announcement
of his candidacy for county auditor Is
made in such terms as must challenge
the approval OF good citizens. He will
cut entirely loose from the antiquated
campaign methods that consist in fiat
tering the public, and driving home
the idea that the integrity OF the uni
verse in absolutely dependent upon
ones election. Mr.. Nagel Is a man
SO years of age whose services TO the
city are an open book and recon-
mendation for efficiency. In the city
treasurer's Office and in his duties as
deputy controller he has prov
ed himself to be just the
kind of man the city
wants to work for her. While the
campaign is going on he will be doing
his regular work for the city. He will
not go on the stump or make the
rounds. He simply says to the voters
of the city and county Look me
M. and if you want me for county aud
itor. vote for me. | think that i'm 4
county like this there should be some
Democratic representation on an i'm
portant board that is now Republican
A man who puts the matter so simply
and sauarely as Mr. Nagcl does is a
man the county could not make an err
ror in selecting as member of the
board.-Evening News editorial, Sat
urdav Feb. b.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
WHEELS OF JUSTICE ARE
TURNED BACK FOR "COKEY'
Alleged Thief Sent Up for Trial hut IL
Ordered Back to Police Court
for Hearing.

The wheels of justice turned back.
ward for William, alias "Cokey" Col
Inns. in Judge Connolly's court, Thurs.
day morning, after one of the oldest
sc ssions in the history of the record.
er's court.
Collins had waived his police court
examination on the charge of stealing
a 700-pound engine from Henry Fraz-
Ter The story of how "Cokey" backed
a truck up to the shed where the en-
CINE was stored, and obtained the
help Of a crowd of neighbors to load
his plumber on the truck, has been
told before. Attorney Robert Dalton $
effort to have "Cokey" declared in
competent, and unfit for trial, failed.
Thursday morning, when Drs HarrI-
son ID. jerks. Lawrence Pike and
Alexander Blain, reported that they
found "Cokey' In excellent mental
condition, not even suffering from
nerve" trouble. as might have been
expected after his adventure.
Then Attorney Dalton sprang the
new idea which caused long debal
in which Prosecutor Van Zile, Judge
which finally resulted In Collins be-
luk sent DdCh W iHt pOieG COull
trial, without prejudice.
The complaint charged grand lar
ceny. as the value of the engine was
placed at Sis. Attorney Dalton de-
clared that he had expert testimony
that the engine was worth only the
price of junk. at one-fourth of a cent
pound, which would bring the value
to about $3.50. He petitioned that the
bail OF $500, in two sureties, ought to
be lessened.
Judge Connolly then suggested tha'
IL the property was only worth S
the case ought never 10 have been
brought to the recorders court, but
should have been decided as simple
larceny case in police court
There was long discussion, at the
end OF which. Prosecutor Van Zile lex-
pressed his willingness to have the
case go back TO police court, where the
value of the engine might be threshed
on, in hearing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
DIVORCED WOMAN
RELENTs QUICKLY
Mrs. Curran Asks Court To With
draw Unsigned Decree and Will
Continue To Live With Husband.

II was with considerable satisfac-
tion that Judge Murphy. Thursday
morning granted the request of Mrs.
Mary X. w. CuTTan tia; the divorce
granted her last Friday from her hus.
band. James Curran. be withdrawn.
and the two allowed TO resume living
together.
They have kissed and made up"
was the expression used by Attorney
Field. in presenting Mrs. Curran's Pc
tition.
Mrs Curran charged that her hus-
band drank too much. She was grant
ed decree, but the paper had not
been signed.
Another pair who had trouble while
living together. and yet found IL i'm
possible to live apart are William H.
Flanagan. an engineer. aged Al, and
his former wife. Minnie link Flanni-
gan. aged 3S. They were divorced
Sept. IA, 1908. by Judge Donovan,
Mrs. Flanagan charging her husband
with drunkenness and cruelty. Thurs
day morning they took out a marriage
license to be remarked. They were
first married Jan. q, 1897. and sep.
arated in April, 1908.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
Easter Holidays, Grand Trunk Railway
system, Canadian points.

One way fare. April 10 Il, incu.
siye. Return limit April 10. City
ticket Office No. 12i Woodward.ave.;
Brush.st. station. Phone M39.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
ONE COP DROPPED
AND THREE FINED
Commissioner Smith Hands Out Stiff
Sentences For Various Breaches
of Discipline.

One policeman was dropped from
the force, three were heavily fined,
and one was sentenced TO be repri-
manded, for correction of breaches OF
duty in the recent trials before Po-
lice Commissioner Smith Louis W..
Hacker. found guilty of drinking while
on duty. and of conduct unbecomins
an officer, was fined $40. George Con
lea. charged with neglect of duty. was
fined $40. stephen J. Snapke, charg-
ed with not properly patroling his
beat was dropped from the force
Frank Schloud. charged with neglect
OF duty, was fined $50, and Henry
Hodson, mounted man, who was
found guilty OF slight assault on
Barnman John G. Shaw, was sentenc-
ed TO be reprimanded by Supt Dow
ney
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02

RENO, New, April 1.-Rumors of a
reconciliation between L. II. Sothern,
the actor, and his wife we're current
today while the judges continued 10
hear arguments in the divorce suit
filed by Mrs. Sothern virginia
Harned).
Attorneys representing Mrs. Sothern
declared that The court action would
rot be dropped and that their client
would refuse any offers 10 patch up
her differences with the actor.
II IS proposed 10 make the Sothern
case a test OF the Nevada divorce
law and TO carry 1t TO the supreme
court OF the United States.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
ANOTHER POWDER-LADEN
STICK OF WOOD FOUND
VeIt-nyc. Continue-Arrest Prob
able During Day.

In spite of the precautions taken by
the police of Vinewood station, in
guarding the district where three
homemade bombs were discovered,
Tuesday, another powder-laden stick
Of wood was found on Roosevelt.ave.
doorstep. Thursday morning
Capt. Emory Noble. of Vinewood
station, declined to give the address.
as the police intend to quietly inves-
tigate the case, and are trying to sup.
press some OF the details Of the out.
RACES. It is probable that an arrest
will be made before nightfall, as Capt.
Noble stated that he expected some
important developments within the
next few hours.
Detectives Horrigan and Schlunt
have been hard at work on the case
since the discovery of the bombs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
TWO SCALDED ON BOAT.
French ship Is Disabled BY an Acct
dent In Engine Room.

NEW YORK, April 1.-The French
liner La Touraine, which cleared from
her dock for Havre today, is anchored
off Saint George, Staten island, dis
abled as the result of an accident in
her engine room. Two of her engi-
neers are reported &c have been scald-
ed so severely that they may die al
though her captain positively declines
to state who they are or how they
were injured.
Passengers aboard said that so far
as they could learn the piston of the
starboard engine gave way as she was
heading for the Narrows, all of the
occupants of the engine room being
more or less scalded.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
Detendant Cischarued.

LITTLE FALLS. Mimi. April l.
The hearing in the case of the state
versus Alfred FreGcrickson. of Dar-
ling. in which the defendant was
charged with the murder OF Annie
Kintop or April 10, 1905. has been
concluded and the defendant dis
charged The state based its case ON
the fact that the young woman was
last seen alive ~ the defendants
store. At the conclusion Of the Fred
erickson hearing. lugh Kennedy. "a
Randall, Mimi, was brought and dis
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
SEE
WINDOW
DISPLAY

missed on the same charge. His dis
missal freed the last OF five men held
for the murder of Annie Kintop.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
Zip" ATWooo's SON HURT.

LANSING. April 1.ZWhile working
with the construction crew on the
Lansing Jackson limo near Rives June
ton. Newton Atwood, son OF Presi-
dent 7. w. Atwood. suffered pain
full injury TO his left foot which may
necessitate the amputation of q DOL
ton of that member.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-02
The Best Public Servant.

NO county auditor in a generation.
not even those whose service has COW
cred a period many times greater than
Mr.. Oakman's has TO mis- credit SO
many desirable innovations in the
way OF accomplished reforms and
economies put into effect"-Detroit
Free Press Editorial. Feb. %. 1909.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Elbow Hollow.

SPECIAL 10 ne NesoS
Firing the woods seems to be the
order of the day
w. M. Levan went to Sequachee
Friday and returned Sunday evening,
and reported nice trip.
A. c. Levan visited his father-in-
law Sunday
Charlie Kilgore and Miss Rhoda Cope
were united in marriage Sunday even
ing at o'clock.
Mrs. Mollie Nolen, who has been
sick for some time, died Saturday
morning at $3.50. She seemed to be in
good faith A short while before she
died she professed religion and went
prepared to meet the loved ones that
have gone before. Praise the name of
God, it is through His great power we
may be saved.
Mrs. George Levan and Misses Eta
and Meta Kilgore visited in White
City Sunday.
Born to Mr.. ami Mrs. W. A. Levar
fine girl.
Mrs Molie Levsn visited her moth
er in White City last week.
Mrs Liddie Cayme visited Mrs. Ri
ley Kilgore Sunday.
Little George Kilgore visited Char
lie Levan Sunday evening. Fat jim