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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

prevailed as on Wednesday afternoon
 when Mrs. Collier and Mrs. Lee en- tertained with luncheon party. In the hall at the ends of the rainbow decorations were hung two gilded baskets, in which was gold souvenir spoon for each guest, tied in small box with rainbow ribbon
 Mrs. Richard Barnett drew the box i'll which the word consolation" was written and was awarded a beautiful hand-painted pitcher. An elegant seven-course luncheon was served at seven tables in each room, and each one of these tables represented one of the colors of the rainbow. The place cards were exquisite creations, each being hand-painted water scene. The whist games proved most interesting and resulted in Mrs. John Speers making the highest score, thereby winning a handsome piece of cut glass. Second honors were won
 by Miss Berta Sullivan, for which she was presented with lovely hand painted pitcher. Nothing was left undone on either occasion by Mrs. Collier and Mrs. Lee for the enter tainment and comfort of their guests, and those who were so fortunate as to be numbered among them will al-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
While Away Sewing Circle.

The While Away Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Harvey Hogg Thursday afternoon, at her home on Pine street. The club members brought their handiwork and most enjoyable an1 profitable afternoon was spent, dur ing which they were served with dainty refreshments. The club will meet next Thursday with Mrs. J. w. Martin. In addition to the club mem- bers those present were Mrs. T. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

The latest form of Tornado policy covers for losses by hailstorm. K. II. M. Mills & Sons sell this insurance 1n company worth $S,O00,00O. If you want the most comprehensive pol icy obtainable call on
 R. IT. M. MILLS & SONS,
 PA West Barraque St., Every kind of Insurance, Real Estate.
 Loans. 3-11 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
SNOWSTORM IN APRIL.

For the next thirty days commence ing today we will make over and thoroughly renovate all old cotton and hair mattresses, put the latest design of goed art ticking on same, rolled edge. making as good as new, for 36. Call us, either phone, don't wait. This offer is only good until May 8.
 TURNER BEDDING FACTORY. 4-10 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
Miss Chatham HOnOree.

Miss Chatham HOnOree.
 Mrs. Will Miller entertained with delightful card party Thursday af- ternoon, at her home on East Sixth avenue, in honor of her guest Miss Norma Chatham, of Marlin, Texas. The home was beautifully decorated with jonquils and roses. The game of "500' was played by the guests with much interest. The artistic score cards were the creations of the honoree, and were done in black and gold, with the initial "M.'' of the hostess. Miss Mary Lindsay succeed ed in making the highest score and was awarded pair of black silk hose. Miss Chatham, the honoree, was presented with a pair of white silk hose. At seasOnable hour tempting refreshments were served. The guests present were Misses Nor ma Chatham, of Marlin, Texas; Mary Lindsay, Reva Harris, Bessie Downs, Emma Dewoody Mary Banks. Emma Hummer, Olivia Alexander, Nell Gall Higher, Bettie Gallagher, Lena OCon- nell, Grace Wright, of St. Louis, and Leicester OConnell, and Mesdames H. i. Holderness, Charles Senyard, W. T. Seawell. Campbell Fox, D. w. Dean, A. G. Bedell, Hunter Knox, A. M. Clark, of Memphis; Guy Leflar, V. NJ. Harrison, H. L. sternberg, G. w. List ad Will Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

SEE CHARLES J. MADDING. DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE MA. TIONAL LIFE OF THE U. s. A.. (CHICAGO). HE CAN WRITE YOU ANY KIND OF A POLICY YOU WANT. 3-14 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

Senate Bill No. 4OS, by Senator Toney, bill to prohibit the blocking of Main street in Pine Bluff by the Cotton Belt railway between and 5 D. m. each day, was read twice and made a special order for Friday morning in the state senate yester- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

Old Honesty, the paint that will stand the test. Try a few gallons when, you get ready to paint. For sale at Farrar's Art Store, old phone 564, 320 Pine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
3 Pine Bluff Club. ,

Se Pine Bluff Club.
 The Pine Bluff club will not have
 meeting Thursday, April 15, as pre- pusly announced, but will be en- (rtained April P, the following hursday, by Mrs. c. w. Dunn 3O6 udley, corner Vance. It is earnest requested that all members be
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present.-Memphis News Scimitar.

Mrs. Scruggs to Entertain.
 Mrs. A. w. Scruggs will entertain at cards this afternoon compliment tary to Mrs. Wiltshire Riley of Louis vile, Ky, and Mrs. Charles Emmert, of Searcy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
Merritt-Campbell.

Merritt Campbell.
 Lake Village, Ark, April 15.-Roy D. Campbell of Little Rock and Miss Bess Merritt of Lake Village were married here this evening at 8 o'clock The ceremony was performed at the First Baptist church, which was deo- orated with a profusion of early spring flowers. To the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin the bridal party entered and the sim pie and beautiful ceremony was read by the Rev. Mir. Faucette of Hamburg, Ark, who performed the ceremony at the marriage of the brides parents. The bridal procession in the order of their entry was: The ushers, Robert M. Butterfield, of Little Rock and E. P. Toney of Lake Village; the brides maids and groomsmen, Miss Mary House of Little Rock and Miss Mat tie Robinson of Lake Village, J. Harry Campbell of Little Rock and Calmese Merritt of Lake Village, Miss Airline House and Miss Lotta Campbell of Little Rock, Lynn Parker of Arkan- sas City and D. B. Russell of Little Rock; then the matron of honor, Mrs. B. F. Toney, of Lake Village, the maid of honor, Miss Mary Merritt of Lake Village, the groom and his brother, c. Breckenridge Campbell, of Dallas, Texas, and the bride with her father Judge B. F. Merritt. Before the cere- mony Frank D. Bull Of Lake Village, sank "Beauty's Eyes" The bride wore princess gown of white satin with real lace trimmings and carried an exquisite bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Her veil was covered with real orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were attired in white batiste and carried pink carnations. After the ceremony the wedding party and guests were entertained with reception at the home of the brides parents. The bride is a daughter of Judge B. F. Merritt, a prominent at-s torney of southern Arkansas, and the groom is the present prosecuting at torney of the Sixth judicial district. MT. and Mrs. Campbell will take a wedding trip to the North and East and after May 15 will be at home at 3u East Fifteenth street, Little Rock -o- } Luncheon, Bridge Party.
 Mrs. T. H. Collier and Mrs. R. E. Lee entertained Thursday afternoon with . lnrry Tn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

Woman loves clear, rosy complex ion. Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood, clears the skin, restores ruddy, sound health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
Mrs. Riley HOnOree.

Mrs. Riley HOnoree.
 Mrs. w. c. Dallenbaugh will enter- tain Saturday afternoon at her home on Walnut street. complimentary to Mrs. Wiltshire Riley, of Louisville, ky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
Six O'Clock Dinner.

DIN " VIUCk UlNuCIs
 Mrs. $. C. Alexander entertained Thursday with o'clock din- ner, at her home on West Sixth ave- nue, complimentary to Mrs. Wiltshire Riley, of Louisville, Ky, and Mrs. Charles Emmert, of Searcy, who is the guest of Mrs. Walter B. Trulock in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

ways associate these affairs with the most pleasant hours of their lives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

Murphy, Mrs. Mercer Sligh, Miss Zue Sloss and Miss Catherine Murphy.
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kinee Club.

tinee Club.
 Mrs. H. C. McGaughey will enter ln the Matinee Club this afternoon her home on West Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
 SOCIETY.
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" Euchre Club.

" EuCHTt CIuUs rs T. q. Reno will entertain the law Euchre Club this afternoon at home on Laurel street.
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Ithorne Book Club.

gtborne Book Club. he Hawthorne Book Club will be ertained this afternoon by Mrs. J. fCaldwell at her home on West th avenue.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
PAID RENT ALL HIS LIFE
"l Want No Landlord Calling Me Up,r He Wrote-Cremation Solves
 Problem.

Ogden, Utah.-sI have paid rent all my life; l mean to quit when l die, - declared Warren Foster, a well-known Socialist writer and speaker, in let ter expressing his last wish, opened after his death.
 For the final disposition of my old body says the letter. my first wish is that it be cremated If this is ineon- venient or too expensive, then lay me away in what is known as the potters field. But in no event, under any con dition, am to be buried in any ceme tery where they buy and sell lots oi charge a rental of any kind for keep ing the lots in condition. Any evasion of this request will meet with my hearty disapproyal and for which there will be no forgiveness either in this life or next.
 If my life service has not been sufficient for the community to furnish a place to rest this body when I get through with it, then let them feed it to the more merciful and more kindly coyotes Do not spend one cent for a lot directly or indirectly. want no landlord calling me up from rest to pay his rent"
 The body was sent to Denver for cremation.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Prize Winners in Corn Contest.

Little Rock.-J. A. Evans, in charge of the farm demonstration work for Arkansas and Louisiana, and H. E. Savely of Washington. D. C.. general field agent under Dr. s. A. Knapp, head of the farm demonstration work in the southwest, while in Little Rock gave out the following list of winners in the state corn contest as they re- called them from notations made at the close of the contest
 The official announcement of win ners will be made later
 Acreage Prize Qargest yield per acre)-First prize, Clifford Richard son, Warren, 138 bushels per acre :; second prize, Claude Jolly, Warren, 104 bushels per acre; third prize, George w. Rhodes, Junction City, 91 bushels per acre; fourth prize. Elmer Halter, Conway, S5 bushels per acre fifth prize. Louis Surratt, Holland, 50 bushels per acre.
 Best Ten Ears-First prize, Elmer Halter, Conway; second, John Shaf fer, Slaunton third, Dudley Waldrop Wilton; fourth, Jordan Lambert, Searcy; fifth, Carl Roper.
 Best Single Ear-First. prize, N L. Kirby, Pike county; second, Charles Coulter; third, Ernest Sherrell; fourth, Earle McElroy. fifth. Wade Sands, Franklin county.
 Adams Trophy Gup-LittIe River county. Offered annually by Prof c. F. Adams, for the University of Ar kansas, to the county making the best showing The basis of scoring is on the number of boys enrolled, number exhibiting at county contests, average yield. interest shown, money expended for prizes, etc.
 The syeepstake prize was cap tured by Elmer Halter of Conway, l. was awarded on the highest aver age score in all contests. The prize is trip to Washington city and a prize given by the Arkansas Bankers association.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
THE CHIEF WANTS EMERGENCY WARD FOR TREATMENT OF
 LEMON EXTRACT DRINKERS.
SAVED THIRD BY NIGHT VEIL
Two Men intoxicated on Connection Have Died From Effects-Police Do Not Want Victims to Die
 in Their Charge in Jail.

lola, Kas.-To All Officers: You are instructed to observe the condi- tion of Bill Jones, arrested at o'clock this afternoon at the passenger sta ton of the Missouri Pacific railway for being drunk. Jones has been placed in jail and has evidently been drinking a concoction of bay rum. lemon extract and ginger. Should the prisoner show any symptoms of seri. ous illness, summon a physician at once and have the prisoner sent home for treatment until recovery.-John J. Creed, Chief of Police.
 This is the substance of an order left at the police station by Chief of Police John J. Creed. It's strict ob- servanee by Thomas l. Christy. assist ant chief of police, commanding the night patrol, together with the watch ful care of Dr. E. c. Reynolds. county health officer, avoided a third fatality among unfortunate men placed in the city section of the county jail
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
State Farm Timber Surveyed.

Little Rock.-Henry G. Martin. who was recently employed to make d survey of the state convict farm and scale the standing timber on the un- opened portion of the farm, reports total of 12,643, ,O00 feet of timber, chased as follows:
 White oak. 2,993,0 feet; red oak 2.135,0O0 feet; cypress, 1.S05.00O feet; ash, 1.001 900 feet; maple, S5,O0O feet; hickory. 662,000 feet; elm, 1880, ,000 feet; pecan. 10000 feet; persimmon. 62, ,000 feet.
 The report adds that there is lit- tie merchantable timber on the east side of the farm, and that there IS body of 300 acres of young cotton wood that should stand at least ten years without cutting
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
ARKANSAS BREvITjES.

The owners of fine bird dogs of Mena have decided to combine 10 protect their animals from being sto- len and to recover those already gone. It is the intention of the or sanHatlon to offer reward of $50 Tor the return of stolen dog
 On account of the quarantine regu- lations now in force in Madison coun- ", cattle cannot be driven across the line without special inspection.
 WI T. Taylor. who lives near Lake CltY Tn cutting out a callous place rom the left jaw of young mare fou1d petrified corn cob two inches in l}ngth.
 Tfere are forty-elght boys in the Arkansas Reform school at Little Root
 Postmaster 0. J. Owen of Conway received notice that the postofiee at Republican had been discontinued pending the appointment of d success sor to II. J. Mobbs, the postmaster, who has been removed on account of alleged Irregularities in conducting the business of the office
 The Bentonyille fruit fair and poul- try show opened "Wednesday for three days session. Valuable pre- miums were awarded for all kinds of poultry and fruit products.
 The party of engineers who have been al work in Pine Bluff for sev- ersl weeks surveying different routes for the Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf railway left for the north side of the river and began survey of the route from Pine Bluff 10 the Rock Island.
 The board Of engineers of the United States army for rivers and harbors were at Dardanele Monday. conferring with citizens of that place over the prospects for improving the river.
 NJ. E. Sawyer, c. L. Baker and R. R. Radford, building committee of the Hamburg school district, which re- gently secured a loan of s19,200, were authorized 10 invest the entire amount in new buildings in Hamburg. They awarded a contract to Molly Bros. for sl0.000 annex to the pres ent school building in that city.
 Work on the foundation of the gov. erhment building in Fayetteville has been commenced after a long delay, arising" from rejections by the super vising architect Of sand for the con- crete. The building will not be con- pleted until next summer.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
FORREST CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON OCTOBFR ,ooo
MANY CONNECTS OUT
GOVERNOR DoNAcHEY HAS Ap.
 PROVED LIST FOR RELEASE.
Next Two Weeks Will Mark Free dom of Thirty From Through
 out the State.

Little Roek.-Goyernor Donaghey has approved of a communication list that will release thirty conviets from the Arkansas penitentiary during ,he next two weeks. Eighteen eonyiets to be released were convicted of grand larceny and had one year to serve. They are: W. Bolog. Gar land county; Homer Shores. Critten- den: White and Tony Frierson, Phil. lips; Alice Jefferson, Monroe: vii. bur Tyler. Miller; Will Downing. Mill Ter; Paul Johnson, Sebastian; Henry land Paul Braeken, Cross; Hiram Tyson and Matthew Haley. Lafay- cite; Bob dickson and Richard Han na, Johnson; Will Johnson. Sebas- tian; Arthur Hunt. Jefferson; Silyes- ter Martin, Monroe, and Ed Till, Mon roe.
 The others on the list are: Jia Bell, Crittenden, four years, burglary and grand larceny; Ella Jones. La fayette, six months for involuntary manslaughter; Robert Walls, Miller, felony, one year; Emma Kayser, Crit tenden, involuntary manslaughter, one year; Jake Matthews and Will Walk CT, Crittenden. one year, assault to kill, Judge Robertson. St. Francis assault 10 kill. three years; VIII Jones, Lawrence county, burglary and larceny, four years; Sam Jones, Phil lips, assault to kill, one year; Aaron Scott, Cross, assault to kill, one year John Wortley, Crittenden county, dis posing of mortgaged property, one year, and Ideony Stewart, Jefferson three years, grand larceny.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
lATHAM'S PLANE FALLS
Aviator Severely Bruised When Flight Reaches Disastrous Climax
 in England.

Blackpool, England.-Herbert Lat ham. the aviator, crashed to the ground at the aviation field here, smashing his aeronIaRe He was se. yerely bruised.
 The aecident occurred before an immense throng and, for moment, when he plunged to earth, there was danger of panic He extricated him. self from the ruin of the plane, how ever and with characteristic coolness, waved his hand to the spectators.
 The accident at Juvisy, France, Monday, in which several spectators were hurt. when an aeroplane dropped and swooped into the crowd, was re- sponsible for the nervousness of the spectators here.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Suicide Mania in St. Petersburo.

St. Petersburg. Russia-The acting as twenty cases. occurring in one day. has applied to the ministry of the in terior for permission to apply re- strictiye and precautionary measures to the sale of certain drugs on ac- count of their widespread employ ment for purposes of suicide Self destruction. so prevalent in Russia. during the era Of demoralization fol- lowing the revolution. has become epidemic in St Petersburg, as many as twenty cases in one day occurring 8 frequently.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
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!. WATER AT LOW STAGE.
Arkansas River Sets New Record at Little Rock.


 lNtle Rock.-The Arkansas river at little Rock has established new record for itself by falling 5 of foof above the zero of the gauge. thereby reaching the lowest stage known since the establishment of the weather bureau station at Little Rock, July 1. 1879.
 During September and October, 1873. the river fell to a stage of 6 Of T foot, which was tenth of notad.
 Ilne river at Little Rock has been relatively low all of the past sum. meF The records show that It's high est stage was l feet July 3. At the endfof July 1t had fallen to stage of ! feet. During the first week in August there was slight rise, the gauge showing stage of feet Au- gust 6. Since then it has fallen steadily.
 September and October. 1879, were eXceedingly dry months The normal ral4faii for October is 2.43 inches. In October. 1879, the rainfall was .9s of an Inch. The present October has a good chance of equaling the October or 1879, as the rainfall in the last 15 days has been only 30 of an inch.
 Tie low stage of the river has made the Little Roek-New Orleans trip at least doubtful question. The steamer Grand, owned by the Little Rock Packet company, has been fit. tedsup with cabins for passenger traf! hc and the excursion will be made to New Orleans if there is any pos sible chance.
 The trip has not been abandoned ana will not be if there is a stage of water sufficient to float the boat to the mouth of the Arkansas river. The start will not have to be made prior l to October %. The stage of the river at Little Rock Is controlled by rains in tho drainage basin west of Fort Smith. the. Canadian, Cimaron and Neosho rivers being the main tributaries.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
RUNAWAY CARS KILLS ONE
Brakeman's Skull Crushed When Wheat-Laden Cars Crash
 Into Caboose.

Kansas City, Mo.-Fiye freight cars loaded with wheat ran down the steep Missouri Pacific grade at Independ- enee and crashed into a eaboose of a west-bound freight train mile north of Sheffield Garnett Moore, a brake man. was killed and John w Griffin, conductor, dangerously injured
 The freight train was running from St. Louis to Kansas City. With the exception of the roof and trucks. the caboose was reduced to kindling wood.
 Moore was almost instantly killed. his skull being crushed He was 27 years old. married and lived in Sedalia.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Hiccoughed Story of Drinking.

Jones was stumbling about a wait. ing room at the Missouri Pacific pas senger station when John I. Creed came along. Jones was clearly vio- lating the city ordinance-he was drunk-in public place within the corporate confines of the munich pality.
 Chief Creek placed Jones under ar rest and led him to jail
 Jones stride was a cross between the loekstep and a polka as he wob- bled along with the chief toward the jail. But on the way. he hiecoughed a story which made the officer lis ten.
 Been drinkin' bay rum-hic-an' gingerale-an' li'l lemon 'stract. " Jones parked the best he could When the jail was reached Jones was so badly indisposed that Chief Creed summoned a doctor and left the or der to the officers which probably saved Jones life.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Mail Men Close Session

Indianapolis. lnd.-The National As soelation of Assistant Postmasters closed it's annual convention in this city with the election of the follow. Ing officers; President. Edward w "ooiey Jersey City; first yice-presi. dent. w. l. Leighton. Concord, N. H; second Yiee-president. A. K. Rob. CTS Binghamton, N. Y; third vice president. Joseph L. Stice, St. Louis :; secretary, Frank Beasley, Rutherford \. J.; treasurer, Frank s. Knowles, Jackson, Mich.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Will Follow Cooks Route.

Seattle Wash.-Steps are being taken in this city to organize a party of amateur mountaineers to climb Mount Mckinley, Alaska the tanest peak in North America. Asahel Gurtiss, feputed to be the most ex pert climber in the northwest, said fenced. The route of Dr. Cooks is quite feasible if undertaken by a pro perly equipped expedition There must be at least five men all exper. fenced The route of Dr. Cooks is best, by steamer to Tyonek, on Cook inlet and then up the Susitana river in power boat"
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
To Change Name of lJniver.;,v

Fsyetteville.--A movement has been started among the students of the Arkansas university. and is assuming no small proportions. to do away with the oid, out-of-date expression, Uni. Versity of Arkansas" and substitute in its place modern expression. Arkansas University or some oth- CT modern expression, or letters, such as "A. U." s
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Expects King Manuel to Recover

Lisbon. Portugal.-King Manuels physician announced that his majesty, who is suffering from an intestinal trouble accompanied with some fever. should recover within ten days unless unforeseen complications develop.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
Generous Donation to State Normal.

Conway.-Denied a proffered gift Of S10.000 from the Peabody fund by reason Of the legislatures failure tu meet the conditions, the Arkansas State Normal school will receive a doration even more generous from that fund Three thousand dollars for the maintenance of the agrieul- tural department during the current scholastic year has just been granted.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22

Paris. France.--The civil marriage of Miss olga NJ. Dawson, of Jackson vile. Fla. a descendant of George Washington. and Folke Johnson. of Sweden was celebrated at he city hall at Passy.
The Forrest City times., 1909-10-22
p. G. FANNIN Boot and Shoe Maker
NEXT DOOR TO klONDYkE
 BAKERY.

All kinds of Repairing done. on short notice and at very reasonable prices. Out of town orders will also have prompt and careful attention. Having just installed Fleming shoe machine, I am prepared to do half. soling at lower prices than ever be fore. Give me a call.