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DONACHFY GIVEN
 BIG OVATION Was Met, at Union Station k by John F. Rutherford and Others.
REVIEWS HIS RECORD
Says He Was Elected Governor ''TO Do Things" and He is Doing
 Them Right.

Governor George w. Donaghey ar rived in Pine Bluff last evening over the Iron Mountain, coming direct from Little Rock.
 He was met at the depot by John F. Rutherford, Judge B. J. Kerwin, representative in the legislature from Jefferson county and Edgar Brew ster, circuit clerk and sheriff elect of this county.
 The significance of this reception will be fully appreciated when it is remembered that Mir. Rutherford is the uncle of w. Y. Ellis, formerly of this city, and whom Gov. 'Donaghey refused to pardon.
 The governor was driven in MT. Rutherford's automobile to the Jeffer- son Hotel, where he was welcomed by number of citizens and several from adjacent towns, who came here to hear Gov. Donaghey's address. After supper the governor was met by MT. Brewster and a local commit tee and taken to the court house where he was introduced by MT. Brewster, who eulogized the gov ernor, complimented him for his business administration of the affairs of the state, and closed with the statement that Gov. Donaghey was entitled to a second term and declar- ing himself to be supporter of the present executive.
 The court house was crowded and the overflow filled the entrance to the court room. There were about twenty ladies also in attendance. The audience was composed of busi- ness men, workingmen and farmers.
 Governor Donaghey was accorded a hearty welcome when he rose to deliver his address. He thanked the ladies for their presence, and said that better days were assured Ark ansas when her women took great interest in the affairs of the state.
 He opened his address by stating that he was elected to the office of governor "to do things, and that he had begun doing something just as soon as he was sworn into office He told of his attending the meeting of the penitentiary board, and that one of the chief things accomplished
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SIMPSON AS A
 STAR WITNESS
He Shook Hands With Mabray and Appeared to Be on Good Terms
 With Reinforcement May
 Close its Gaze by Tomorrow.

Council Bluffs, March 16.-Howard Simpson, the government star wit ness in the case of J. c. Mabray and his associates, charged with swind- ling, is expected to take the stand today and the court room was crowd- ed with visitors in anticipation.
 Simpson shook hands with Mabray and later spent some time with him in jail, where the defendants are confined. They appeared to be on the best of terms.
 Simpsons testimony did not mat erially affect Mabray's interests in the present trial.
 Counsel for the government stated this morning that the prosecution might conclude by Thursday evening.
 An interesting witness today was T. D. George of San Antonio, Texas, who said he was relieved of $3S,000 in connection with wrestling match at New Orleans two years ago, in which one of the contestants appar- ently suffered a serious hemorrhage in the second bout.
 He named Jos. Wright, now under indictment, but not yet arrested, as the "'friend', who led him into the affair.
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CONSUL JUNIOR
 DEAD IN DALLAS
Educated Chimpanzee, Seen in Little Rock the Week of February 2l, Succumbed to an Attack of
 Bronchial Pneumonia.

Dallas, Texas, March 16.-Consul Junior. the educated chimpanzee, who dressed and acted like a man, died Wednesday morning of bronchial pneumonia after an illness of four days
 Consul was valued at $50,000 and was insured with Lloyds of London for that amount
 During his illness physicians at tended the monkey as they would have administered to human.
 The body will be embalmed and sent to Europe for burial. T. A. Mill ner owned and trained Consul.
 Was at Little Rock.
 Consul, the educated chimpanzee. will be remembered by hundreds of Little Rock patrons of the Majestic Theater, where he was exhibited the week of February 21 under the man. agement of MT. Millner, represent ing Dr. B. Bucklye, of New York, owner of the animal. At the time he was there he was afflicted with a severe cough and the services of a physician were called in for him. After leaving he was unable to ap- pear at the Houston house of the Majestic circuit and rapidly grew worse.
 Consul Jr., one of half dozen ed- ucated chimpanzees in the world, sey- eral of which are owned by ,Dr. Bucklye, was almost five years old, and nearly half grown. He was im- ported direct from Africa when only a baby, and had been trained to ex- hibit almost human intelligence in many things. His act was very clever and entertaining one, and made a great hit.
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SHE DOES NOT
 KNOW HER NAME
Well-DreSsed Woman About 2S Year, of Age Loses Mind at the Union Station and Can Neither Tell Who
 She is or Where She is From.

Little Rock, Ark, March 16.-"Oh, can not remember who I am.
 Continually repeating this phrase, wringing her hands and shrinking from every one who would approach her, well-dressed woman of about 2S years of age, was noticed in the Union station this morning by Mrs. Michael McHugh, the matron, and for nearly an hour efforts were made by Mrs. McHugh, Stationmaster A. S. Marrs and others to secure some inti- nation of who the woman is, where she is from and where she wants to go.
 Dr. M. B. McCaskill, physician for the Iron Mountain here, was called and made an effort to quiet the af- flicted woman, in the hopes of se- curing some information which might lead to the discovering of her identity. At 2:30 o'clock this after noon he gave up the task at the sta tion and Reubel's ambulance was summoned and she was taken to St. Vincents Infirmary.
 The woman wears a beautiful tail- or made gray woolen dress, with suede shoes and picture hat. Her hair is very light and gives the im- pression of having been bleached at some time. She was noted standing in the waiting room wringing her hands and crying. When Mrs. Me- Hugh approached her with proffer of aid she burst out weeping with ooh, I can't remember who I am. Who am I? If you can tell me who I am I shall be all right
 She was removed to the ladies' pri- vate rest room and placed upon a cot, where Dr. McCaskill found her.
 Around her neck she wears n beautiful love chain and this she continuously tugs at, the while wringing her hands and begging those about her to help her to re- member her name.
 She carried large leather hand bag, in which was leather purse with her funds. There were no rail- road tickets, letters, notes or other papers which would aid in the ident- ification of the woman. There were
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

blank cheeks upon a bank of Sioux City, Iowa, and upon this clue the officials of that city have been con- munlcated with in an effort to estab- fish the identity of the woman.
 It is the belief of some that she has been in a sanitarium somewhere and that she was on her way home She cannot tell whether she got off the train here. or in fact anything mystery
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

Guy Leflar, secretary of the Ark ansaw Travellers, left yesterday af- ternoon for Chicago and New York, where he will make arrangements to travel this territory for the Sweet Orr, overall and pants manufactur- CTS. He will travel the entire state for that firm. Mr. Leflar is we'll known over the state and has many friends who predict success for him.
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JUNGLE PUZZLE
 PRIZES AWARDED

The interesting Roosevelt Jungle Puzzle, for which the Reed Piano & Organ Company offered several grand prizes for it's solution proved to be highly popular in this state and also in the surrounding states. The decision for awarding was made and they fell to the following: The first prize went to Carruth Owens, No. HOO South Pine street: the second prize went to Mrs. F. c. Berbig, No. 215 East Sixth avenue; the T third prize to Miss Dora White, No. 1908 East Seventh avenue. The company will mail out the cheeks to the win ners at once.
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KNAPP AND NELL
 ARE IN CHICAGO To Adjust Controvers77s Be- tween Railroads and the
 Bremen.
HOPE FOR SUCCESS
Crisis Averted at Eleventh UOur. anL Danger of q Strike Seems
 Past.

There will be no strike but the mediation must be speedy or the men will not submit it-President w 5. Carter, of I'iremens Union.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

Our rental department renders statements promptly on the 9th of each month, with vouchers attached for all expenditures
 Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Go.
 (3-12-6t)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

Washington, March 16.-Chairman Knapp, of the Interstate Commerce commission, and Dr. Neill, Commits sioner of Labor, mediators under tba Erdman act, left for Chicago today to undertake an adjustment of the con- troversy between the western rail- ways and the enginemen and fire men. Both mediators expressed hope of success
 This course of the federal author lties is pursuant to negotiations con- cluded Tuesday afternoon, when Mes- SITS. Knapp and Neill received the following telegram from President Carter of the Firemen's Union.
 Matters in controversy involve conditions of employment and in- crease in wages. Committee pre- pairing to leave city, but if assurance is given that mediation will begin immediately and in the city of Chicago, authority for the men to leave the sefvice of the companies will be temporarily with held. The fact that we have post poned arbitration on all matters In the controversy and the fact that the managers committee has rejected our proposition, does not lead our men to expect settlement from med. iation, but as evidence of our fair ness, will accept your friendly offices under the conditions named herein"
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Start Something Now. Start 1t yourself. Start a savings account at this bank. Save part of your earnings each month, and you will be surprised how rapidly 1t will grow.
 Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co.
 (3-16-6t.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17
STOP PAYING RENT.

$25 down and $10 per month will buy a bran new home in Home Ad- dition if taken at once
 TRACY MILLS, of R. H. M Mills & Sons, Insurance, Real Estate and Loans. 1-28-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

We are agents for the celebrat- ed tBohn Syphon" refrigerator adopted exclusively by the Pullman Car Co.,, and all railroad dining cars. Knox-Walker Fur. Go. (3-16-6t)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

All prospects of a strike are over. There will be none. Settlement If the Whole controversy by mediation ana arbitration is assured-General Managers of Railroads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

A large residence OF s. State St.. for rent. Apply Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co. (3-13-4t)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-17

See us for porch and lawn furni- ture. Knox-Walker Fur. Go
 (3-16-6t)
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MAY CALL
 STATE STRIKE
Committee of Ten Propose to Make The General Strike More
 Effective.

Philadelphia, March 16.-Despairing of making fuf&her progress toward a
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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

WHEN you come to court next week don forget
y our subscription at The SENTINEL office.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
WHY NOT?

Its not often that Gov. Noel does.
saws. or recommends anything that
meets with general approval, but
that part IF his message which recon-
mends that the offices OF State.
county and municipal %treasurers be
abolished by constitutional amend
ment, should in u opinion, meet
with the approval of tax payers over
the entire state, it being shown that
more than 5000, 900 could be saved
the taxpayers by such action, and il
we were to add to this the amount OF
interest the respective repositories
would be glad to pay to secure the de-
posits, the amount saved would be
greatly increased. No doubt there
would be a great deal of opposition
from certain quarters to such an am
endment, but the fact remains that
it would mean a large saving to the
of the state, and should
therefore receive careful consideration
at the hands of the Legislature NC
Comb City Enterprise.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
Should be Seriously Considered

Much is being said, and has been for years, in
the press about governmental aid to prevent and
cure diseases among the lower animals, and very
properly the proper authorities have been address
ing themselves to these several ends. We would
have this continue, but the thought that comes to
us, while considering the prevention of disease
among horses, cattle and hogs, why shonld not our
state, and even the nation, be as Jealous and as in
dustrious in looking after those maladies among
mankind that every year carry their thousands to
the grave? Ten dollars, we venture, yea a hundred
are spent annually by the national government in
looking after the physical being of the lower ami
mails to one in fighting disease in the human family.
The dollar must no, be above the man. In this
connection we are reminded Of some matters that
are being brought to the attention of the present
legislature. The state of Mississippi should prov
ide fer a bureau of vital statistics and substantial
aid should be given the medical fraternity of the
state in fighting tuberculosis and similar diseases.
If we are correctly advised, the medical fraternity
has brought several matters TO the legislative at
%tention that it would do we'll to favorably consider.
The health of a people is one of the essentials of
true happiness. The progress of medical science
and surgery furnishes abundant proof of the fact
that the medical world has labored INCREASINGLY to
alleviate suffering and prevent disease. The rec
mendations of our doctors are entitled to the most
serious consideration.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
Our

GEN. FORESTS SPECTACULAR

GEN. FORESTS SPECTACULAR
RIOE.
Henry ElSey, first sergeant, Go. 3.
It'll Illinois cavalry, who was with
his regiment in the Federal Occupa-
ton of Memphis, Tenn. witnessed
the Confederate General Forests
dash into that city, OF which he
writes the following for the National
Tribune:
We recall Forests raid into Mem
phis with but two light regiments OF
cavalry, aud although there were over
10, 900 Union infantrymen aud 5000
cavalry in and around the city. those
rebel horSemen set fire to millions Of
dollars worth oc cotton, baled hay,
grain a1d commlssary stores, while
Gen. Forrest rode his horse up the
marble steps of the Gayosa hotel into
the barroom and registered his name
in the hotel register as Gen. Forrest
and staff. G. S. A." Then taking a
morning paper from the hand of a
citizen. he mounted and charged out
of the city at the head of his ragged.
b ltternut colored column and got
away.
he did not stop to fsbt. it would
have been foolish. He struck a hard
blow at both our pride as soldiers and
at u army stores. He was an ideal
raider but GrierSon was his equal.
Perhaps IA veteran friend, Ser
geant Elsley, also knows something OF
the escape of two Confederate prison
ers about that time, from the Irving
block prison. They passed their Fed
eral guards, and running to the cor
ner of the city park they unhltched
two cavalry horses from a telegraph
pole. mounted the animals and rode
out through the Yankee lines, fortu-
nately escaping a few parting shots
fired by the greatly surprised mount.
ed pickets. -Winnemac Qnd.) Demo
craft odrnal.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
South Mississippi and Tax Values.

Hon. Guy D. Dean, county superintendent OF
education of Jackson county, has prepared ana
published some statistics, which we give below,
comparing what is gathered in taxes from north
and south Mississippi. Mr.. Dean claims his stats
tics come from reliable sources. We know nothing
personally of Mr.. Dean since he reached his ma
iority, but we do know that if he in anyway emu
latcs the character of his father, Prof. II. A.. Dean,
the founder of Iuka Normal Institute and a man
that did more to foster true education in Mississippi
than any other man of the present day, that ne
would make no statement for publication that he
did not think he could fully verify:
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

IT is almost the current thought of our citizen
ship that the water and light plant of Grenada,
under present conditions, presents a perplexing
financial problem to the taxpayers of our city. Now
that we have a city election on, it would be a good
time to air the management of the plant-the man.
agement is about the same now as it has always
.been-and endeavor to arrive at some method OF
handling this valuable piece of city property that
will not require more bonds within the next few
wears. The columns of the Sentinel are open to
all who desire to discuss the subject,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
Edgar s. Wilson Retired

The Department of Justice at Washington has
named Hon. F. w. Collins to succeed Hon. Edgar
S. Wilson as U. S. Marshall for the southern dis
trict of Mississippi. Mr.. Collins is a Republican
and his past record is an assurance that he will
make a capable officer. Personally the writer es-
teens Nh. Wilson very highly. He made a good
officer and rendered the people of Mississippi an
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
Byron Piatt

Those who heard Byron G. Piatt at
Grenada College on Wednesday even
ing, agree that he delivered q message
that should be burned into the hearts
and minds OF every parent in the
land. His subject was American
Morals.n 1t is scarcely putting it too
strong to say that it has been , long
while since there was an address In
Grenada Of more far reaching signif-
canoe.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
Il Rests in the Shade.

The lurid intellect Of the @facetlous minded
gentleman, who presldes over the editorial depart
ment of the Lafayette County Press, disposes of
our recent deliverance in regard to certain parties
interesting themselves in securing somebody to
make the race for state superintendent of education
against the present incumbent in a humorous vein.
No one knows better than the editor of the Press
that It is sometimes better to be funny than to be
serious. Don't miscall your hand, brother. We
are not like the lawyer who went into court without
his proof and his papers. We've got EN-. But the
matter is passed now and so far as we are con-
cerned, it rests in the shade; those that gave the
matter birth seem unwilling to own it-illegitimate
ofsprings are frequently found in that condition.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

NORTH MISSISSIPPI.
Area square Population Railroad Assessed
Miles. Mileage Val.
25,3S2 ~I.Io3,5S2 2,lIo sloe, 542,1I2
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.
2I,o25 767,oS6 1910 2oo,754,l7S
DIFFERENCE.
1857 335,59b 40 8,2I2,oo5
North Mississippi has over half the land, near
ly two-thirds of the people, and over half of the
railroads and pays less than half of the taxes.
Comparing the average square mile:
Population X. r. Mileage Assessed Val.
43 .oS3 $4,000
South Mississippi
80 .o78 0,540.oo
Differences.
.oo5 10000
The average square NILE in north Mississippi,
with more people and .oo5 more miles of railroad
is assessed 5000 less than the average square mile
in south Mississippi. SIo5ox25sS5 equals S49,o23;-
o3Soo that the assessed valuation of north Missis-
sippl would be increased if the average square mile
there were assessed as high as the average square
mile in South Mississippi and 6 mills on this would
increase the state revenue S29o. 900 without increas-
ing the levy. If 20 per cent more people on the
land would increase the assessed valuation, in
proportion. the slo2.542.II3 and S4o,o23,33S would
equal S242, 40 s. 81. increased 20 per cent would be
$500, $50 POI assessed valuation, which would in
crease the state income $3.50 ,4oS without increasing
the levy. This is, of course, speculation, but the
basis of speculation is good.
If we leave out the counties that lie along the
Alabama and Vicksburg railroad, included in the
south Mississippi counties in the above totals, we
find that north Mississippi with an average of 43
people to the square mile is assessed at the rate of
$500. while south Mississippi with 80 people to
the square mile is assessed at the rate of $3.50 per
quare mile. In other words the average squares
mile in north Mississippi with 10 more people is
assessed 1865 less than the average square mile in
south Mississippi, S886x25482 equals S22, 4SS,459|
that north Mississippi valuation would be increased
If assessed at the same rate as south Mississippi,
and 6 mills on this would increase the state revenue
S134.93o at the present levy. If 80 per cen, more
people on the land would increase the assessed
in proportion, the increase in the stats
re 'enue would grow to ss21,7S5."
We are uhprepared &c say that Mr.. Deans
figures are right or wrong. Neither are we pre-
pared to say, without any reservation, that what is
called south Mississippi is paying more than its
share OF the tax burdens. But a cursory glance at
sftfairs indicate that it is.
There can be no controversy about that
section being entitled to more represent
tation in the Legislature. Its population warrants
it in making demand for more. The present legis-
latufe will leave a very important matter nndone
if it does not address itself to affirmative action
looking to this end. A constitutional amendment
is the shortest route. With the matter Of proper
representation for that section disposed of, the
question of assessments and taxes will be properly
care of.
We confess that we see no way to ever fully
EOUALIZE taxes until men are willing TO tell the
truth about property values.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

The people at large are thing of the legislative
deadlock on the Senatorial election. The legisla-
ture is wasting much time for which the public is
footing the bills. The folks at home say Varda-l
man. The voice of more than IS per cent of the
newspapers that come to this office warrants us in
making this statement.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21
A Correction

In copying the proceedings of the City Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. published in these col
umns last week, we inadvertently omitted the
word "Democratic' from the sentence which pre-
scribes who shall participate in the primaries. The
c directed sentence reads: "Only Democratic
white qualified electors" &c.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

Now that the holiday trade is over and we are
planning for another years work and building for
the future, how about addressing ourselves to the
organization of a business league for Grenada? The
needs of such an organization were fully discussed
in the Sentinel some weeks ago and the passing
days but emphasize its necessity.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

The Department of Agriculture of the State
Of Mississippi is entitled to proper recognition at
the hands of the Legislature. This department is
in its Infancy but is has already done we'll and is
d estined to be of potential value to the agricultural
interests of the state.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1910-01-21

THE Cotton and Cotton Oil News give the fol-
lowing as to cotton prices: IF spot holders remain
firm futures are bound to seek higher levels. We
see no reason why spot holders should yield an
inch, now that they have the victory won. We
would not sell a bale had we all the cotton in
the world for less than I5c and very sparingly at
that. The world will be short 100000 bales be-
fore another crop is in sight. Dry goods have
been on a sc basis for five years. Freeze to your
spots and put every dollar you can beg or borrow
into May cotton. It's a cinch.