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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
NICHOLS HEARING
 ON AT CAPITAL
Fine Bluff Merchant Explains His Recent Failure-WOlf Nichols Tells of Paying Debts Be-
 fore His Failure

Little Rock, Ark, April 29.-In an effort to find out what became of the assets of Wolf Nichols, a Pine Bluff bankrupt, a number of attorneys be- gan cross examining him in the court of Referee c. c. Waters Thursday af- ternoon and it will require a day or two to complete the examination. The first thing taken up was interventions filed by concerns which had shipments of goods arrive in the Nichols store on the day or the day before the fail ure. Referee Waters declined to en- tertain these interventions because the attorneys presenting them could not show Nichols intended fraud when he ordered the goods. The intervenors wanted their goods back, claiming they were entitled to them as the ori- elnal packages had not been broken. Nichols had liabilities of about $40,000 and assets of $19,000 and the credi- tors want to know what became of the difference. Nichols, though a very D, osperous and intelligent man, claims he cannot read or write, other than to sign his name. He knows figures as we'll as any man though, demon strating this by the manner in which he read checks, which were brought up by the attorneys during the ex- animation. The testimony Thursday afternoon did not reach the point of explaining any of the alleged shortage in assets, being devoted entirely to examining checks given by Nichols shortly before the failure One of the checks went to J. Frisch, an old friend in St. Louis, whom the bank rupt claimed he had owed for years. This was paid in several checks, $1,- 900 with $400 interest. The bankrupt Justified he surrendered the charter Of the corporation a short time before the failure, because other corporations were doing so to escape the Federal tax. He said the only stockholders were his wife, himself and brother-in- law, and could not tell the amount of liabilities at the time of surrendering the charter. The bankrupt told how Mrs. Ada H. Sweet had organized a millinery corporation and his broth CT, Joe Nichols, taking stock, he lat CT purchasing the interest of both
 He then sold to Joe Nichols large quantity of unstable goods he had stored away at 65 cents on the dol lar, which Joe Nichols took to Stutt- aart and opened a store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
THE TRADESMAN'S
 WEEKLY REVIEW

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 2S.-The more important new industries estab- lished in Arkansas during the week ending today, as reported to The Tradesman, are indicated by the fol- lowing list:
 Blytheville-s25,o ,ooo land and devel- cpment company.
 Booneville-$25, ,OOO bank.
 Cotton Plant-$5O,OOO veneer factory Fort Smith-Oil and gas company s15,000 coal company; s5O,000 oil and gas company.
 Delight-Telephone company.
 Little Rock-$50,00O townsite com- pany.
 Newport-Button factory.
 Pocahontas-Realty company.
 Scranton-Telephone company
 Stonewall-$5O,0 basket and box factory.
 Texarkana-Brick works.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
FIRE ON WHEELS
 IS THE LATEST
Bales on Moving Truck Ignited by Spark From Engine-Fire Boys Capture COnfIagration and
 "Put it Out"

A fire on wheels is the latest thing in the way of a connagration in Pine
 Bluff. Some would think that this
 "oIld be difficult for the Fire De-
 partllent to find but this was easy for them They overlook it after |. race and extinguished the blaze. Tire fire occurred yesterday aft er nocn about 5:30 o'clock, on the north :;1e of Fourth avenue. A float b. longing to the Pine Bluff Transfer company was passing Fourth avenue
 aud Poplar street loaded with six bales of cotton, owned by Rutledge ard Howell. As the float neared pop;a1 street it was passed by the North bound Iron Mountain train, and ,l' :s !e,leved that spark from the locomotive fired the cotton, whi h Llazed up immediately.
 The negro driving the float did not discover the fire until he had pro- ceeded about a half block, when he vas gently notified that the cotton was on fire. However it had been seen more than a block away by MT. and Mrs. B. E. Eiland, at Fourth ave- nue and Linden street, while sitting on their porch. They promptly noti fled the fire department who started on the chase. When they reached the wagon the cotton was enveloped in flames. The bales were pulled from the wagon to the street, where they were extinguished. Nearly all Of the bales were partly burned and much cotton was lost in putting out the fire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
MOT CUIL1Y'
 SAID THE JURY
Arthur Peyton, Charged With Awful Crime, Is Acquitted by Jury
 After Hard Fought
Trial.

After 50 minutes of deliberation yesterday afternoon the jury in the case of Arthur Peyton, negro 2S years old, accused of criminally as- saulting his motherinlaw Laura Jones, Brought in a verdict of mot guilty Feyton was tried in the Jefferson circuit court before Judge A. B. Grace yesterday, all of Wednesday being used in securing jury. The alleged crime was committed last Au- gust, according to the statements of the prosecuting witnesses.
 Peyton was defended by Attorneys Nixon and Shaw and prosecuted by Judge w. D. Jones. He was accus- co by the Jones woman of entering her home, while the other members cf the family were at festival. He was positively identified by the wo- man as her assai1ant. Peyton de- nied the charge, declaring that he and his motherinlaw had been friends for some time, and that because he was going to leave the home he was "job- led" with a charge in the courts. Anderson Essex, negro witness, created sensation during the trial by charging on the witness stand that Peyton had offered him a bribe to leave this section and not testify against him. Peyton also denied this charge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
STATE BAR TO
 HOLD SESSION HERE

Tho irvitation of the Jefferson County Bar Association to the Ark anscs Par Association, which was ten Aered yesterday to the executive of the state association by special con- mittee from Pine Fluff, composed of Attorneys W. T. Woodbridge, s. M. Tav1or and W. F. Coleman, asking them to select Pine Bluff as their r"eetine place this year, was accepted. The state association will meet in this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
WHITE MAN DIES
 AT POOR HOUSE

Charles Humphrey, white man ehout 35 years old, died last night at the Jefferson county poor house. He was ill there for several weeks. Lit tie is known of the man here. The ness company for burial and is being held awaiting instructions from the mans sister, Mrs. Belle Stever, of Mano, Mo. Humphreys home was formerly at that place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
IT. LLOYD MADE
 THE HIGHEST SCORE
Popular President of Board of Trade Shoots Like d Professional at Weekly Gun Club.
 Shoot.

The Pine Bluff Gun Club held a most interesting shoot yesterday af- ternoon with large attendance of spectators and a large number of shooters. An interesting feature of the shooting was when J. T. Lloyd t1 oke twenty targets in rapid success sion. Following the regular shoot an extra event for scores out of a possible twenty-five was participated i'll by large number of the shooters. The following scores were made out of a possible fifty targets:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29
SAID SHE WANTED TO
 JOIN THE SHOW
But Her Father Arrived at Stuttgart and Took Here Back to Join
 the Family Circle.

Stuttgart, Ark, April 2S.-The love for an actor and the desire to be an actorine, caused Minnie Reintz, the
 laughter of prominent dentist of Fordyce, Ark, to pack her belong ings and in company with two women who were visiting her, come to this city to join the Campbell shows. But last night the Stuttgart police re- ceived message from the father of tte girl asking them to keep look cut for his runaway daughter, and both she and her female companions were located at the Illinois House.
 Dr. Reintz, arrived from Fordyce, cn No. 4, this morning, and after se- curing his child, he said she probably needed some exercise and left town walking with her. They went as far as Goldman where they boarded the train for home, this morning.
 The women accompanying her were sisters and gave their names as Mrs. Jake Butler and Della Levy. They claimed to be well connected, telling Officer Ball that they were sisters of a. caughter-in-law of prominent Pine Fluff merchant. They declared they Tad no intentions of joining the show themselves but were merely here as company for the Fordyce girl. MT. Ball gave them hours to leave the city and they departed on No. 1 bound for Fl Dorado where they claim to have relatives.
 H. W. Campbell, manager of inc Campbell shows, informed the Arkan- sawyer, this afternoon, that the girl had not made application for a posi- tion with his company and that she would not have been accepted had she done so.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29

Mrs. Butler and Della Levy, refer led to in the above article are origi- rally from Camden, Ark, but have Trade their home here for a few months. Mrs. Butler was married at Camden several months ago after a sensational elopement to Pine Bluff accompanied by her sister.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29

w. z. Tankersley to Helen Schnable quit claim deed, part lot 1, block s Drew Whites add, $25.
 Frank s. Robertson to J. s, Barra- que, warranty deed, part SEE l1-4, sec tion 1858 $260.
 D. K. Page ct al to l.. A. Smith, war ranty deed, part s 1-2, SW IA, sec tion 17-6-5, $1O.
 Mary Brooks, ct al to D. K. Page, warranty deed part S 1-2, SW IA, sec tjon 17-6-5, $10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29

Change of Program at ORPHRO, commencing Thursday, 98th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29

Davenport Special-One week April o5 to 30. A solid car load Davenports at extra-special low prices.-Reap < Crawford Furniture Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29

Don't do yourself the injustice of rot attending our special Davenport sale April g to 80LOne week-Reap 6 Crawford Furniture Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-29

For full line of Fresh vege- hbles and plants call old phone S72. Pic Merlo. (tf)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10

day in Perry's barge where they held
business meeting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Jones, after which re-
freshments were served.
A largely attended meeting of c. j.
Bell Pomona Grange No. 10, was held
here with Neshobe Grange yesterday at
the town hall. with more than 200 present.
The greeting was given by Il. w. Parent,
master of Neshobe Grange. and was re-
sponded to by Fl. NJ. Balm, master of
Middlebury Grange. G. L. Rogers of
Poultney then installed the newly elected
officers. The morning session closed with
a whistling solo by Mrs. Scott seager
Of this town. The ladies of Neshobe
Grange served dinner in the armory at
twelve o'clock. The following program
was carried out at the afternoon session
Piano solo. Miss Clara Clark, Addison:
comforting NTH degree and exhibition by
Florona marching team, Monkton; de-
bate, Resolved: There Is Utility in Co
operation for Patrons of Husbandry,"
affirmative Shorcham, negative, Sudbury;
music, Middlebury Grange; paper, "Har-
mony the OH of Effort" C. A. Bump.
Salisbury; paper. Mrs. Il. b. St. John,
Brandon paper. Miss Agnes Treadway,
Shoreham; monologue, Mrs Peter Aines,
Whiting; music, Grand View, Addison
paper, Beaver Glen, New Haven; ques-
ton, What Constitutes Duty.p"-The
Missionary society of tho Methodist
Church drove to the home of F. Franklin
on Birch hill last evening where they
enjoyed pleasant evening.-Tom W.
Ray is In Pittsford.-Mr and Mrs r. j.
johnson left yesterday for their home in
Somerville, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
H. w. ALLEN G3 CO.


Gov Prouty after thanking the audi
once for IN. bsartiness ~ tho srse,,,e,
4 IT.,
Vi ''' patriotism OF the past as the
character of that might be easily shown
by the Veterans from the q r nos.
VIII, were present
The ratriottsul of which 7 shall sneal
to-day" said the governor. "js thar
which we. as every dav citizens OF the
commonwealth must exercise: II is the
patriotis,,, which makes vou Interested
In the matters Of the citv State and
nation; IT is the patriotism which ,akes
you to the caucuscs and drives YOU 70
the polls on elec,ion dov IN vote oRoinst
Eraft and corruutior
In short. IT is the PATRIOTISM which
makes Won Interested In the evervdo, =.
affairs OF life. II Is NOT the going 70
war alone the WILLINGNESS 10 fight in
battle. but il IL the WILLINGNESS ~ como
out under ordinary circumstances 81
the laws are 10 no administered in the
best possiDle manner
.'N-, are 700 nroro To COLL ,t,e,t,o, ~
what the state is doing for its poor and
its criminals What AR. we do,,p IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
INFORMATION WANTED.
san Francisco Woman Seeking Her
Dead IIunbnnd'S Relatives.

In far-oT San Francisco there Is n
woman with the body OF her dead hus-
band She does not know who his
parents are, but she knows that her
husband was born In burlington and she
thinks that, perhaps. she may find them
I'm this city or vicinity. The woman $
name Is Mrs. Mary Chenet and her ad-
dress is the American Hotel. Howard
street, San Francisco.
Her letter to Chief Russell follows
'To Chief of Police
burlington, VI.
"Dear Sir:
Would you please inform me you
know of any one by the name OF chenel
or nucharme of French extraction. nave
brought my husbands remains from the
Philippines for burial and ] am trylnR
to ind his people of whom | know pu'
very little, except that he was porn III
Burlington He was 80 years OF age ana
left hons when very young, Telegraph
me II you can help me and Will pay the
expenses. Thanking you In advance Tor
your kindness, | remain
''Yc"rs respectfully.
Mrs. MARY CHENET."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
DERBY.

Seth F. Campbell died Sunday after
noon at the age of Sc years He had been
in failing health some time but, was
confined to his bed only about n week.
Funeral services were held at his late
home Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr..
Holman officiating Mr.. Campbell mar
pied Betsey Jenne of this town over 60
years ago. She died six years ago He
leaves two sons and two gTandsons.-
The Dpworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will give a sugar party
in the town hall Friday night.-Henry
Davis's family are all improving.-Mrs.
IaFountain. who has been suffering with
bronchitis, Is a little better but Is yet not
able to sit up--The congregational
Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. j. C. Nay
" ednes1av afternoon.-The Willing
Workers meet with Mildred Nay Friday
afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
IContinued from 3rd Page.D

What might have been very serious
Nccident occurred Sunday morning at
Me residence OF Mrs. Davis on Main
Nreet. During the previous night the
water front In the stove froze and, un-
known to Mrs. Davis. a fire was started.
a ter the pressure had reached the re-
huired point the front burst, blowing
the entire front of the stove away and
breaking windows. The room caught fire
and MIR. Partlow, who was Sleeping over
the room and awakened by the noise,
ran out doors and threw snow on the
fire. putting It out without its doing but
nttle damaEe.-E. j. Kingsley, who Is
seriously ill., Is little improved. LES
ter w. Smonds. who has been employed
Mt the Newport bakery. has finished his
Iabors and returned to his home in Man
chester, y. H.--Prouty & Miller We're
forced to close their mill on Monday on
account of the extreme cold The Their
mometer registered 20 degrees below zero
Monday morning.
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RUTLAND
BRANDON.


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
GOV. PRoUTY SPOKE.
'ermont Executive Given Flattcring
reception by Massachusetts
v. W. q

Wv george II. Prouty was the
p'I"eipai speaker at the annual meet
ing OF the somerville, Mass, Y. NJ G.
A., February 8.
Gov Frouty was given a hearty greet
ing oy large gathering, which includ-
'u ue'eea"oh from Willard c. Kins-
icy posi-. u. A. r., one from John A..
cation Of the Somerville memhors ., A.,
Legislature.
The welcome to the city was exterd.
ed by Mayor John M. Woods. who saia
that he extended the welcome also 70 ,hs
governor as a lumberman. He spol a
highly Of sons Of Vermont, who wers
n part Of the city's population.
Sec George F. Day Of the association
and upon whose Invitation Gov. pro,,tv
was present presided and gave the gov.
ernor a flattering Introduction.
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LOWELL.

The board of civil authority will meet
Monday at the town house to revise the
check lst.--Miss Clara Burgess is in
Pakersfield.--Mrs J. $. Brahana and
Miss Louise Stephenson were In Bakers
field last week to attend Founders Day
exercises Mt brigham Acndemy.-Mr and
Mrs. c. j. Powers visited in Newport
the first of the week.-Mrs.. H. Arthur
Parker entertained her sisters. Mrs.
Jacobs of New London. Conn, and Mrs.
Badwell of East Richford. a few days
she first of the Week.-Mrs.. Earnest
Watson has returned from an extended
visit to relatives in Virginia. Rhode
Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts
r.. II. Brahana, who has been suffering
from blood poisoning is better.-At the
ST. Ignatius Church Monday morning
Miss May Ducharme of Westfield and
Harry Snider were united In mar
fiage by the Rev. FIR. Lavigne.
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GREENSBORO.

w. Il. Simpson has sold his farm
stock and tools for s5,on, to John
Anterior of Deyby--Miss Rose De-
bruno died Friday morning after a
few days illness at the home of Mrs
Coles at the Bend. The funeral was
held Monday. Miss Debrune has made
her home with her brother, a. Il. De
bruno of this village. for tho past fcw
years and taken care Of an invalid
father who died just four weeks before
she passed away.--W S. Ingalls, and
family We're called to Glover to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Ingalls, sister
Thursday.-The Tuck a. bache club OF
She Congregational Sunday school
will hold n valentine party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. f 5. Melvin
Monday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
PROCTOR.

Charles Dutelle Is confined to his
home with an attack of the grip
Mrs. c. w. Crawford has gone to Sag
NAV. Mich. where she will visit
The Ladies' of the Union Church will
hold a rummage sale in the new bus
mess block Friday afternoon.--Th c
Vermont Marble company have Just
shipped two carloads OF quarry ma
chinery to Alasxa--The students of
the high school gave drama entitled
Sylvia" In the school hall on Monday
and Tuesday evenings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
FARMS TRANSFERRED.

The REYNOLDS Real Estate company
have sold for A. w. and H. L. Shaw OF
Ptttsf,eld Mass. their large farm in Col.
chester, known as the creek farm to
Isaac Patnaude Of Winooski; considera-
ton 5000. including stock. crops and
tools The purchase of this property
gives Mr. Patnauds tho complete control
Of that part Of the shore Of Mnlletts bay
known as Catfish point" and the mouth
of the creek" Possession OF the farm
will be given March !.
The same Arm have sold for w. w,
Smith and J. Beaulao OF Essex Junction
the farm In that village known as the
FOLSOM place to Mrs. M. c. Lawrence
Of Burlington; consideration private.
Possession is to be given May 1,
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FORESTDALE.

Arthur Estey has moved to Rutland
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert
I.arock, February 3.-Schools close this
week for a vacation OF six weeks The
first cottage lecture OF the Lenten season
was held at the home of Frank Bump
Wednesday evenng.-Mrs G. II. Church.
i'll is visiting her sister In Rutland.
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BENSON.

Revival meetings will commence at the
Methodist Episcopal Church on the even
ing OF February IA. The Rev. L. a. Dib-
bic of Gansevort N. Y, will be hero to
assist DR.. Washburn. Later other evan
gel!sts will come to carry on the revival
rk.-Mercu,y touched 3s below zero at
Judge Bumps In the east part of the
town last Monday morning.-E. 4. Gibbs
Is in Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
Ci2AFTSBURY

Arthur Shields is running Henry King g
wood working machine shop-William
bennington is very III with pneumonia
Superintendent Lewis will occupy the
desk of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday.-Etta Smith has gone to Con-
cord, n H.. to work In a hotel.-The
Grange had an addition OF II new MEM
bers last Friday night.--Sidney Lyon Is
caring for Mr.. Remington, who is Ill
with pneumonia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
THE BURLINGTON MARKETS

The burlington market quotations this
week remain absolutely unchanged. con-
ditions being quieter than for some
months past Wholesale prices on eggs
and butter are furnished the Free Press
by c. A. Rarber sNd the remainder Of
the wholesale prices by L. A. Chase. The
retail quotations are made by c. A. Bar
bcr. L. A. Chase, Jones 4 Isham and
the Burlington Fruit company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
BOSTON COPPER MARKET.

Boston. Feb. e-These was moderate
volume Of trading in local copper stocks
at the opening to-day. the entire list ad-
vancing sharply at noon the market was
broad and active but later In the day
trading was along narrow lines. The
close was strong
SPOT COTTON MARKET.
New York. Feb, S-Cotton spot closed
quiet 20 points higher: middling uplands
ID. 20; do gulf 1915; no sales,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

New York, Feb. g.
BEEvEs-Receipts 1855; market ir-
regular; steers -. 7od77oo bulls &4ob94.9 81:
cows s2.etG4eo; oxen $46oqo.S; exports
"A cattle.
CALNES-Receipts 1,Te; market
steady; veals 3S.ood11.oo; culls &.oog7.oo;
barnyard and fed calves &3.5oG4.75
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts 9.s4S
market strong; sheep s46o1e.0o; culls
So 5odi4oo; lambs &.7o1e15; yearlings
$500.
HOGS-Receipts 6,65s; market steady
Mt 1925.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
BOSTON BUTTER MARKET.

Boston. Feb. g.
BUTTER-Unchangsd Northern 32d33c
western &c.
CHEERE-steady. New York ls'e01sc;
W. :wins, lSQ1Shc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-02-10
Shifting Madras Is cents
French Dress Linens - 10 cents

An American product composed entirely Of but
made and finished produce the effect and wearing qualities
Of pure linen splendid cloth For suitine the
delicate shades do fade in the least with washing. The
coors pink Delft Copenhagen and navy blue blush
rcseda lavender and light gray
81 inches wide-prcc l2i