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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
INSANITY IN
 ELLIS FAMILY Defense Strengthened it's Case Yesterday With Convincing Evidence
SEVERAL UNBALANCED
Ellis Was Injured in Football Game. and in Other Way-Father
 Mentally Weak

Little Rock, Ark. Nov. 26.-The at torneys for tue defense in the Ellis murder case made strong points yes terday through witnesses to sutain their contention that w. Y. Ellis was a victim of emotional insanity on the day that he shot and killed x. P. Will lis in Little Rock court room. Many witnesses were heard during the day and among them were relatives of the defendant. who testified that an aunt of the defendant. a sister, two cousins and other relatives are un- sound mentally. When the day sess- ion ended, the prosecution had failed to shake any of the evidence and it is stated that the testimony of a sen sational nature, of incidents which are believed to have prompted Ellis to kill Willis on sight, will be pre- sented Saturday by the defense. through Pine Bluff witnesses.
 Judge George A. Grace of McAles-
 
 vile: Guy Watkins. of Little Rock, and Oscar Ellis. of Pine Bluff, all testified at the morning session. All of them told of the insanity in the family, with the exception of Guy Watkins The latter said he saw FL lis in Little Rock the day of the tragedy and that he acted queerly. Judge Grace. who married a great aunt of the defendant, unfolded a > S,rv of life's sorrow that is unusual.
 told of the insanity of his wife. a lew months after their marriage, and of the insanity of a son whom he had idoliZed. For the past twenty or thirty years his wife has spent half of every year in an asylum. R. J. Wilson testified that sister of the defendant was unbalanced and that his father was peculiar and eccentric. The aunt and two cousins, he said. were also of unsound mind.
 Oscar Ellis testified that Will El- lis walked up and down his Pine Bluff room on the night before the tragedy and awakened him (Oscar) by his nervousness. He also reviewed the several cases of insanity in his family. R. J. Wilson, of Fayetteville, testi- fled to the good character of Ellis: that Ellis sister. a school teacher at Fayetteville. had been compelled to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
SPEAKER CANNON
 BREAKS OUT AGAIN

Kansas City, Nov 26.- 6.-"Lafollette. Cummins. Bristow and other Republi- cans who are joining with Bryan in attacking the Payne tariff should be treated the same as Bryan followers said Speaker Cannon before the Knife and Fork club tonight. There never was a time when minority did not want to control the majority, but you may be sure the rules will not be changed just to suit Champ Clark. do not think the tariff bill is perfect but am willing to go before people on it next November
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
MATINEE AT ELkS
 THIS AFTERNOON
'.rhc Wolf" Will Also be Presented at
 The Local Play house Tonight

Of The Wolf'' Eugene Walter $ famous and successful drama which comes to the Elks Theater this after noon and tonight much has been writ ten of laudatory nature by the cri- tics, and particularly of the intense and novel climax to each of the three acts. The close of the last act es
 pecially, is declared to be one of the
 most unique and striking seen in a number of years. The hero and the villain of the drama fight a duel al most entirely in the dark, and the audier ce can only see the two figures in fierce encounter without being able to distinguish which is which. When one of them finally falls dead, and the victor stands over him, the spectators are not sure of the ident- ity of either. This is disclosed by the light of a match. with which the hero sets fire to his cigarette. The ap- pearance of the white face of the winner, standing out or the Sufround- ing blackness in the flare of the match flame is so dramatic, an incl dent that the applause at the Tyre Theater, New York, was often delayed while the audience took in the pie ture As the light begins to flicker and burn out, the applause starts and grows into a deafening avalanche.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
MRS. ". }, LEARN
 PASSES AWAY Prominent Pine Bluff Wo- man Dies at Mayo's Sanitarium, Follow
 ing Operation. SUFFERED A RELAPSE Died Within Few Hoar>--B Body Will Re Brought Here For
 lAterMent.
SUFFERED A RELAPSE

Mrs. Diana Hearn. beloved wife of w. D. Hearn. president of the Bank of Pine Bluff, died Friday afternoon at 1 go o'clock at Mayo's Infirmary in Rochester. Minn., where she under went a surgical operation nearly two weeks ago. Mr. Hearn and her only sister, Mrs. Vincent L. Ebert, were with her when the end came News of the passing away of this popular and good woman was a great shock to her many Pine Bluff friends and relatives, but a message received Fri that her condition had suddenly taken a turn for the worse. prepared them for the sad news. The body will be brought to this city for interment. but the funeral arrangements have not been completed. Rev. w. D. Buckner. rector of Trinity Episcopal church. will conduct the services.
 Mrs. Hearn was one of the most lovable and prominent women in this city. Her maiden name was Diana Heslep and she and Mr. Hearn were married twenty-nine years ago in Pine Bluff. She was a relative of Mrs. F. C. Howell and Miss Adele Hum, of this city, ands was promi- nently identified with all charitable movements and church work. besides being exceedingly popular in club and social circles.
 When Mrs. Hearns condition be- came serious two weeks ago a special Pullman car was chartered and she was hurredly taken to Rochester Dr. J. w. Withers, MT. Hearn, Mrs. FL bert and a trained nurse accompanied her. After her arrival there Mrs. Hearn underwent an operation and it was thought to be successful. She showed signs of improvement and was doing nicely up to yesterday morn ing. when she suffered relapse and died within a few hours.
 Mrs. Hearn was indeed one of the most lovable of women, possessing all ct those charms and graces of noble womanhood which made of every ac- quaintance a friend. She was charit- able to fault gentle and endearine in manners and her jovial and happy disposition were among her many ad- mirable traits of character. Her de- voted husband and sister and other re'atves have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends in their sad hour
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
FOR UMBRELLA FIXING

I. Clicksburg, the umbrella man Second and Walnut, opposite teie phuns office. 7l37-1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27

Tn" blow Was a lieht one and the people in the saloon taou@ht nothing 2t lt until Barrett began to bleed at the mouth and nose. and made the statement that he had q hemorl haze
 The bartender and others then called
 Dr. Harry Williams Barrrt did not want to he carried to his room on West Fifth avenuc and was carried to the AntlerS Hotel and was put to bed. After taking hyDodermie he vOmited blood. and after another he rested easy and went to sleep. He told Dr. Williams that hr had a weak heart and was subject to hpmorrh.ces. John Steele next testified that Bar rett had told him that he had been shot just above the heart at one time and that he suffered with his heart at times. Captain W. F. Pinnev and (. D. McAll!ster. who had just re turned from political speaking in the country said they entered the restaurant at the side entrance but did not go into the saloon They teS- tified that Barrett was in drunken condition, and they said they dih not aaF much attention to the fight They were nnahle to tell whether Barrett was hit or slapped. Raymond Thomp- son stated that Barrett often slept ,,t tue hotel and on most occasions was drinking while there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
HE IS AGAINST
 IMMORAL|IY Negro Editor Makes Strong Address Before State Convention of Bap-
 tiStS !
$500 FOR EDUCATION
Donations are Received From John A. Oracle, isaac Fisher
 and Others

Education was be theme dis cussed in the Negro Baptist conven. tion here yesterday The Convention was the first in session. then the moderators. presided over by Rev r. N Knowles, and the Arkansas Baptist 'olleS" stockholders, presided over hN the Key. Dr. John II. Sims, and some strong addresses were deliver ed by some of the leaders of the race.
 Rev. $. \, MoselcN, D. D.. secretary ol the stockholders Sociation made his annual report showing the re- celpts Of the money and the meetings held, and declared that the college was in floruishing condition. He was delighted with the progress already made bN the race. He commended the work of President Sims.
 The convention was presided over at the opening by Rev. J. F. Robinson, D. D., of Little Rock; the vice. -presi- dent. who made a short address and said that the members of the First Baptist church would lay upon the table at the next session of the con vention $ao0 for education.
 There were no delegates who did not feel that they could give as much as ,Dr. Robinson. but they put up their amounts in small doses. rang ing from one dollar to one hundred and fifty dollars.
 In the afternoon session the Rev. H. E. x. Brown, editor of the Louis jana Baptist, Alexandria, La, who has been visiting the convention during the week. and left the city last night delivered an address, expressing his appreciation for the work being done by the negro Haptists in Arkansas and the friendly relation existing be- tween the races.
 Dr. Brown in strong language con- demned whiskey drinking and smok- ing among ministers. He said that during the year he visited the negro State Teachers Association of Lou isiana, and had not seen a single man smoking a cigar during the session or drinking whiskey, and he longed to see the time come when the religious bodies would do the same thing We must take high stand against immortality.
 For the past twenty-two years. have been superintendent of missions for Louisiana, and during the time l have found it necessary to stick to my business. 1 have only been way twice from my state to visit other lconventons. and this is my third time away want to show our people by example as well as by talk that if they would make it in this world they must stand to their own busi- ness. They must stay at home.
 This is the lesson that the young negro must learn. Too often when he gets in good position he loses it by going off after cheap excursions, picnics. and good time until his posi- tion is gone with him and then he complains about his color"
 i Hon. John M. Oracle, promin ent white man of Pine Bluff, showed his interest in the negro by sending a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
COTTON MANS
 TRAGIC DEATH Claud Barrett Dies Sudden ly After Suffering From
 a Hemorrhage
BODY IS SENT HOME
Attended By Phy >ician> But When Friends Called Later Ihe,
 FoHnd Him Dead

l tlaud Barrett. who has been in this city during the present cotton season and has been buying cotton for J. B. Speers Co. was found dead about clock Thursday morning, in a room at the Antlers Hotel. Barrett had been dissipatin9 Tor some weeks and when hemorrhaGes of the lungs. caused by habitual drinkine. came on. friends who were with him in the Falstaff saloon called Dr. Harry Will Hams to his aid, and after treatment he was put to bed. He died at the hotel later. At first news of his death 1t was thought by some that he died on account Of injuries received in a slight scuffle at the 'alstaff saloon few hours before his death Coroner II. k. Williams and son. Dr. Harry Williams. held an autopsy during the day and when they reported his con- dition to the coroners iurv, which ad- iourned to 3:30 o'clock, the jurv re- turned verdict to the effect that Barrett came to his death from heart failure, due to chronic alcoholism and excitement
 The dead man was about 3S years of age and was originally from Mon roe, North Carolina, but for the last fifteen years he has been in the cot ton business in Mississippi and Ark ansas. He has only been in Pine Bluff since the opening of the present cotton season. The body was shipped to Monroe. \. C.. last night accom- panied by R. T. Barrett. of Ola. a brother
 Mir. Barrett was found dead by Ray mond Thompson. n.,nt clerk at the Antlers Hotel and C. \. Pohl, mana ger of the restaurant in the rear of the Falstaff saloon. who were with him on going to bed and about 1 o'clock they called to see how he was They found his body warm but he was practically dead. They notified the officers and detective Glover ant Constable Stewart went to the hotn with them, after which Coroner H. +,
 Williams was notified and he in structed them to care for the remain, until he could get there
 The body was removed to the un der taking establishment of RalpI Robinson, where the coroner's inques was held Friday morning. Severa witnesses testified as to the habit. of the man the fight in the saloo: and his condition while there The witnesses who testified were C. "A Pohl C. V. Williamson. bartender a the Falstaff saloon; w. B. Pinne, and C. D. McAllister. John Steele Raymond Thompson and Dr. Harry Williams.
 Mir. Pohl. who was the first to tes tify related what happened in tn, saloon before Barretts death and his testimony was practically the same stold by the other witnesses He told that Barrett came in the saloon about two o'clock and was intoxicated which was usually the custom whea he saw him at nights. He was drink ing and became involved in scufflt with young man who was drinking at the same time and after few words Barrett was struck by the man
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27

stop teaching school when she became mentally unbalanced. He knew Tyree Ellis, brother of the defendants fath- CT, who he described as beeing stoop Shouldered, with one eye smaller than the other and of slender build. Tyrep Ellis was of unsound mind and in- capable of transacting business. Wit ness described Ellis father as eccen- tric and he believed him not we'll poised mentally. A sister of the de- fendant was also weak, mentally, said witness.
 Mayor w. l.. Toney and Judge James Gould. of Pine Bluff testified to the good character of Ellis, Mayor Toney stating that he had given him a special officers commission. John F. Rutherford. uncle of the defend ant, declared that six months prev ious to the tragedy Ellis changed from genial to a morose disposition. that he took less interest in his work dAu uc iCEl ilIaILueu II LII on one Oc- casion. He also reviewed the insan- ity vein in the Ellis family. J. \. Vinsonhaler, of Fayetteville, told of Ellis being injured in d football game in Little Rock in 1901. He was hit on the head and remained nncon- scious until after midnight
 R. l.. Rutherford, another uncle told of Ellis good character. He also testified to insanity in the Ellis family and said, on one occasion in Pine Bluff. he was forced to res cue Ellis from burning shaving room. when Ellis declared that there was no danger. After he had taken Ellis out of the building the roof fell in, He related an incident when El- lis was struck on the head with d Scantling at a circus ground in Pine Bluff, three or four years ago. J. r. Rutherford was recalled and told of Ellis and his wife coming into his office with a bunch of letters. which Willis had written to Little Mary and which Mrs. Ellis said were too vulgar to read to the child Ellis was excited and Mir. Rutherford said he wrote Judges Lee and Stevenson and told them of the letters. The court would not permit the letters to be read and A1r. Rutherford was eXcus- ed
 F. J. Brown. of Little Rock testi- fled to injuries received by Ellis in football games at Little Rock and Fayetteville.
 Lieutenant F. w. Ellis, half un- cle of Ellis, was one of the best wit nesses for the defense, heard dur ing the day. He was with Graney relief party to the North in 1891 and in reviewing the insanity in the Ellis family. his testimony proved beyond a doubt that Ellis own father was of unsound mind. On one occasion the parent left home and remained away eight months.
 Mrs. Gertrude Jackson. of Okla homa City, Ellis sister, testified to the same conduct of other members of
 the family. afflicted with insanity. Twelve years ago she said, one of the Rutherford children fell into a we'll at Fayetteville. Will Ellis jumped from a second story window and then into the well to save the child She also corroborated the statements of a previous witness as to the insanity of Ellis sister.
 Substantially the same testimony was offered by James A. Ferguson Mrs. James Cravens, H. E. Cravens and A. L. Williams, all of whom are directly or indirectly related to the Ellis family. w. T. Berry. of Little Rock was a character witness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27
UNCLE SAM IS
 WATCHING NICARAGUA

Washington. Nov. 25,-That the for intervention in Nicaragua can be asserted with authority. The moment Zelaya says that Cannon and Groce were legally executed, warships will be ordered to that country and mar ines debarked.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27

w. R. Pope, of Monticello, bro ther of w. C. Pope. of this city. is expected to pass through the city cn route home from Houston, Texas where he went to accompany the re- mains of his oldest son. who recently died in Houston.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27

\ nice residence for rent. Has seven rooms and all modern conveniences. Located on car line and within walk ing distance of town.
 Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co.
 11-24-4 1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27

When the rainy day" comes, tire bank book is the best umbrella. Be- gin now and open an account with uS
 Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co. 11-23-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-27

Attorney N. J. Can't has returned from visit to Little Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02

Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. County OF Rock Is
Ian d-ss:
County Court of Rock Island County
November Term, A D. 1903. In At
tachment
Charles Ward VS.. c H Carothers
Public notice is hereby given to the
said G. II. Carothers that a writ of at
tachment issued out Of the office of the
clerk OF the county court OF Rock Is
land county, dated the 18th day of Octo-
Der, A. D. 1909. at the suit of said
Charles Ward and against the estate OF
said G. H. Carothers, for the sum OF
One Hundred Eleven Dollars and no
cents, directed TO the sheriff of said
Rock Island county. which said writ
has been returned executed.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said
G. H CarotherS, shall personally be and
appear before the said county court of
Rock Island county, on the first day of
the next term thereof. TO be holden at
the court house in the city of Rock Is
land, in said county, on the 9Th day of
November A d. 1909. give special bail
and plead to the said plaintiffs action,
judgment will be entered against you.
and in favor of the said Charles Ward.
and so much of the property attached
as may be sufficient to satisfy the said
judgment and costs Will be sold to sat-
tSfy the Same
H B. HUBBARD, Clerk
Murphy & Larson, plaintiffs attor-
neys.
oct 1e ID 1909
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Administrntor,r Notice.

Estate of Mary ]. Repine, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Mary J. Repine, late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the county court OF Rock
Island county. at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island, at the jan
uary term. on the first Monday in jan
uary next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
requested and notified to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated 27th day of October, A. d.
1903. MINNIE REPINE,
Administering
Sweeney &. walker attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Executor.a NOTICE.

Estate of John Snyder. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will an d
testament of John Snyder, late of the
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
December term, on the first Monday in
December next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons Indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 4th day of October, A. D.
1903. SARAH SNYDER, Executrix.
J. F. Witter, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02

Estate of August Webbing. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrative OF the estate OF
August Wehling, late OF the county OF
Rock Island. state Of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the county court Of Rock
Island county. at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island, at the De-
cember term, on the first Monday in
December next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested TO attend for
the purpose of having the same al :
justed. All persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested to make Immediate
payment to the undersig ued.
Dated 29th day of September, A d.
1909 EMILE WEHLING.
Adm a. stratrix.
Marion e. Sweeney. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
In the Circuit Court. at the septem-
Der Term, A D. 1903. In Chancery.
Louis Marks, Micull L Morris. LYMAN
Lewis, and A n. Fryer, defendants.
Foreclosure. General No. GAO.
To the above named nonresident de-
You are hereby notified that the
above named complainant filed In said
court her bill of complaint against you.
on the chancery side of said court, on
Sept 8, 1908, refurnabIe to the Septem-
Der term, A. d. 1903, of said court; that
summons in chancery was thereupon
issued in said cause against you, re-
turnable 10 said September term, Begin
ming the third Monday OF September. A.
ID. 1903, to be begun and holden at the
court house in the city of Rock Island,
IN said county and state, and which
summons was returned into court not
served upon you: that on Sept. 20, A
ID. 1909, an affidavit OF your non-resi-
dence was made and filed in the office OF
the undersigned clerk of said circuit
court, and on the same day an order OF
court was duly entered in said cause
continuing the same until the next jan
uary term. A. d. 1910, of said court for
Notice is therefore hereby given to
you of the filing Of said bill and the
tendency Of said cause. returnable 20
the next January term OF said court TO
in the city of Rock Island. in said
county and state, beginning on the first
Monday of January, A. y. 1910, at which
time and place you VIII appear ana
plead, answer or demur 10 said bill OF
complaint II you see tit.
Rock Island. Ill, this 25th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. D. 1909.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Al
Clerk Of Said Circuit Court
Sweeney & Walker, compliments So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-02
Adminirtrator.s Notice.

Estate of Joseph z. Repine. decea sed .
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrators of the estate of
Joseph E: Repine, late Of the county OF
Rock Island, state Of Illinois. deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island, at the jan
uary term, on the first Monday in Jan
uary next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
requested and notified to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated 27th day of October. A. D.
1909. MINNIE REPINE.
Admin stratrix
Sweeney 6. yNalkar- attnrnevs