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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-31
he D. M. Read CO.
 EstabAsbed 1857.
The First I Tailored Suits for Spring Are Here, A Small Group of Samples
 Used for Exhibition.

A little early perhaps for Spring Suits, but these first models have been made up for samples by lead ing tailor, and there is something quite distinctive about them There but few, and the value IS at tractive for this season. Those who have in tended to buy suits and have hesitated put off p chasing because they did not find what they quite liked because it late, will be interested ln these entirely new gowns The coats shorter than the winter fashion, trimmed with braid and perfectly finished. Novelties all.
 Price $25.O0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sig nature is on each box. 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-31

his crime as might be. This later grew into the plan of executions at the county jail, method which held on until about 1890, when the law pro- vided that all executions should be in the prison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-31

The Administration appears desirous of conciliating, and perhaps slencing, Judge Landis who imposed the s29OOO, ! 900 fine on Standard Oil and who claims to have started the Chicago Grand Jury investigation of the Beef Trust Great tenderness is evidently felt at waschington for the beef pack CTS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-31

CTS. Among the fauna of this coun- try are the deer, the Greenland caribou, the fox-both blue and white-the Arctic hare, the polar bear, and per haps once in a generation stray WOlf''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-31
An Attractive Black Fabric

''What is it ?" asked a customer passing the Black Goods Section, she stopped to admire the beauti- fully draped material
 ''Tussah Superba,'' said the salesman. 'lt is an exceptionally beautiful cloth, mohair and wool and the brancy and ustre is in not applied to the surface It is bound to be the next spring and for their is nothing that drapes elegantly
 $2OO yard A inches
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
FUNERAL OF LATE
 H. COLEMAN
Many Out of Town Friends and Rela. tiyese of Popular Stuttgart Man
 Attended the Obsequies.

Stuttgart, Ark, July 26.-The fun eral of H. Coleman was held from the family residence, at Twelfth and Grand avenue yesterday morning at ten o'clock, and burial took place in Lone Tree cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. w. w. Nell son, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, at Pine Bluff, and formerly lastor of the church at Dewitt He was assisted by Rev. F. P. Doak, of Dewitt and by Dr. Alex Crawford of this city.
 The ceremony was brief and inn pre- sive, consisting of a short talk by Rev. Nelson. close personal friend of the family, prayers by Rev. Doak and Dr. Crawford and three fitting musical numbers by a choir. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and came from
 relatives and friends, in Stuttgart and from a distance.
 The pail bearers were: c. P. Ball and John w. Allen of Dewitt, M. C. Hollis of Pine Bluff, and John l.. h. gram, Ray Underwood and 0 L. Tag an, of this city.
 Those attending the funeral from out of the city were. c. T. Coleman of Little Rock, and w. F. Coleman of Pine Buff, brothers of the deceas- ed: John Foster, of Little Rock, a cousin; J. M. Strange and Mrs. Strange, mother of Mrs. Coleman from Dewitt: John Gunnels and little
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
FINE RESIDENCE
 FOR 1T. B. STEERS

Hogan Brothers, the local contrac- tors, have been awarded the contract for the erection of the magnificent home to be erected by Henry B. Speers on West Sixth avepue. The new residence, the plans of which " ere drawn by Mitchell Selligman, the local architect, will cost about S20,000. This cost will include the beautiful grounds which will sur round it. It will be of veneered pressed brick and Spanish tile roof. The new residence will be two stor- ies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

son of Mt Adams; Rev. w. w. Nelson, and M. c. Hollis of Pine Bluff; Dr. R. Kelley, c T Prick, M F. Pike, P. s Simmons, G R Halloway, L K. Menard, J. M. Thompson, T. F. Hud- son, T B. Hudson, John w. Allen, C P Ball, Rev F Doak, B B. Gib- son, John Moncrief, Judge L. c. Smith and wife, R. D. Rascoe, c. L.. Morgan, J M tBrice, and Marvin Lowe all of Dewitt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
NEGRO FIREMAN
 DROWNED IN BAYOU
Will Hill Goes to Watery Grave While Swimming With Companions
 in Caney Bayou.

Will Hill, a negro, about 70 years old, employed by the Sawyer & Aus tin Lumber Company as night fire man and residing at No. 120 North Cherry street, was accidentally drowned yesterday afternoon about 80 o'clock, while swimming in Can ey Bayou, two miles west of the city.
 Hill accompanied by his two broth CTS. Alb and Ed Hill, and other com panions, Arron Duffy, George Johnson and Olive Diggs, had gone to Caney Eayou to spend the day fishing. Ac- eording to the testimony of the dead mans companions fishing was not good and the party decided to spend the afternoon swimming. Will Hill could not swim and ventured into the water. He could swim only enough to get out in deep water where he cramped ana went down. The ne- groes testified that Hill only went down twice and the second time he became cntangled with some loSs OH the bottom. Aaron Duff then dived under cnd freed him from the logs He was then dragged to the bank but they could not revive him.
 He was put in wagon and brought to Robinson's morgue in this city where an inquest was held by Coron- CT H. E. Williams last night. The jury rendered a verdict that Hill came to his death from accidental drowning.
 Coroner Williams requests that i1 future all bodies of of persons killed accidentally be left in the position found until he arrives. It is against the law to disturb body before the Coroner arrives Pn the scene.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
. BRIEF MENTION  t E | *-+ | ' : | : +++*+*

&c: Knox..of Monticello, k.e the Pn q Short business tSstx.S.y B. Charles Ringler left yestefday nooa for visit at Camden. 0tain and Mrs. N. T. Roberts left
 day morning for Wabbaseka. Tn Campbell has gone to Ten De, where he is visiting relatives. T. Coleman left yesterday for fgart, on a short business trip. Te Veil left yesterday morning
 brief business trip to Moscow. ssa aRosalie PhiAtot left yesterday
 short visit to friends in Mem W. Williams has returned to his e at English. after a visit in the Brewster left esterday after
 for Russell4 4aiie:on a short pess trip. O
 |ss Lallion Bradford, of Los An
 has gone to Wynne, Ark. to d few days. es Louise Belcher, of Lftt1e Rock erly of this city. is a guest at Hotel JeifersoaA
 aiiey wi D aSSFriday for New ny, Where he wil1spend week
 g and fishing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
A Hurt Dog Tells

The best proof that an individual or company is meeting with success is shown by knocking and petty jeat- ousy on the part of competitors.
 It is the fellow that is not doing anything that never gets the knocks but he becomes specialist %ith the hammer. So when you hear a fel- low knocking, you can gay he is & Hurt Dog-The other fellow has step ped on his toes.
 You will find this the case with professional men-Business Men and all others.
 The Insurance Business is no ex- ception.
 The Consolidated Casualty Com pany has begun to step on their toes and they are beginning to yell.
 At first they began to whine, now you can hear them yelping, on every corner. In fact they congregate and OLD TRAY YELPS and the LITTLE FIDOS bring in the chorus. When asked by the public why all this noise. Why we have new company in the field. We'll you have had them before. have never heard you in such pain and agony as this.
 Yes, But-Well hold on, don't they pay their claims2 Yes. that Is the trouble and they, are offering $100 reward for proof of any unpaid just claim.
 We'll why don't you get that $1oo and quit knocking. cant find an unpaid claim. Are they prompt In the settlement of claims. Yes, all the policyholder has to do is to have his physician fill claim blank and go to their office and receive drafts in full.
 We'll, if this is the case. I see no reason of so much unwarranted knocking. We'll on the 0. T. am going to confess to you their policies are so liberal, and they give their policyholders such square deal, they are putting us out of business and we have to do this to hold some of our business. We feel encourag- ed over the above as our president assures us that knocking on the part of competitors means greater success
 Your for Business lKIMBALL 6 SAUNDERS S
 Gen Mgrs.
 113 Pine St. Old Phone 296
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

|
 l.. T. Murphy, of Hamburg, was in
 the city recently visiting his wife
 and children, who are spending a few days here visiting MT and Mrs.
 w. K. Baker, while en route from Little Rock.
 Mrs. C. WelcheT, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Sam Levy at her home in Pine Bluff for the past few weeks, returned to the city yes terday accompanied by her son.-Hot Springs News.
 Dr. Junius Jordan, the we'll known | superintendent of the Pine Bluff pulp lie schools, left yesterday for McNeil, where he will attend the old soldiers reunion. While there he will de- liver an address.
 Mrs L. G. Campbell and little daughter. Gene. arrived in the city yesterday. Mrs. Campbell will again he the milliner at the Grand Leader. She was here two years ago and made many friends and customers. Mrs. Lee Summerfield and daugh- ter, of Little Rock, arrived yesterday morning to be the guest of Mrs. s. A. Rosenberg. Little Annie Rosenberg. who has been visiting in Little Rock, eturned to her home in this city with them
 Mrs c. M. Williamson left yester- day afternoon for her home in Bir- mingham, after a pleasant visit here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Philpot, on West Fifth avenue. Mrs. Williamson was formerly Miss lola Philpot, of this city.
 Miss Pearl Boger leaves today for Birmingham, Ala. From there she will go to her home in Concord, N c. Miss Roger has been in the city for several weeks, visiting Miss Rosalie Philpot. one of her classmates ill Elizabeth College.
 Mrs. c. E. Spraker and two child ren, Mona and Kenneth, left yester- day for Springfield, Idaho. From there they will go to San Antonio and Los Angeles to visit Mrs. Spraker's sisters. They will return to this city in about four weeks.
 Miss Virgie Moore, a teacher in the local schools, who for the past five weeks has been spending her vac- o%s s,, A,,{o San Antonio in few days for Chi cago, where she will take teachers course in the University of Chicago. Miss Fannie DeLoach, of Texark- ana, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. ". T. Littlejohn, at the resi- Gence of Mrs John Fowler Mrs F. E. DeLoach, of Texarkana, mother of Mrs. Littlejohn will arrive here in few days and spend the summer with her daughter.
 Mir and Mrs. S. c. Alexander and son, Virginius, left yesterday after noon on an extended tour of the northern states. They will stop for few weeks at Battle Creek, Michi- ean. From there they will go to New i York for a weeks visit. They will ;, then accompany Virginius to Law renceville, N. J., where he will enter school the next term.
 Prof. Junius Jordan and wife, of Pine Bluff, arrived in the city Satur- l
 main here for several weeks the guest of friends, while the Professor
 left for his home this morning. Prof.
 Jordan is one of the leading educa- tors of the State and the South and has many friends in this city who
 would have delighted in entertain ing him a greater length of time.-
 Hot Springs News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
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 } REAL ESTATE 1 } TRANSFERS. 1 , Reported Daily by N. T. ROBERTS ABSTRACT CO.,. { , E. l.. Vail, Treas.
 , 213 West Barraque Street . Guaranteed Abstracts 1 . . q . . . q $ . . q q . .

Creacy Brooks to J. w. Monk, war ranty deed, lot 8, block 13, J. w. Monks Western addition, $2O.
 M. H. Johnson to Leah Davis. war. ranty deed, lot ?, block 15, Town ol Wabbaseka and lot and pa~t, lei ?, block 15, Johnson's addition. $12O
 State of Arkansas to Mamie Ora Tam, ct al., deed. N 1-2. SEE IA. sec. tion 21, 7. Il, $3.15.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
The Best for the MOney-This week only. Just Wright Shoe $3.5O- kaStOr X Bluthenthal.

Mrs. R. A. Chesnutt is moving in to her new cottage at Eighteenth avenue and Main street The cot tage is on the bungalow style and is very attractive. Hogan Brothers constructed the home. Mrs. Ches- nutt's former residence burned on May and she has since been mak- ing her home at No. 113 West Eigh- teenth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
Miss Brown.

Miss BroWn'
 Ia 1nez Shannon entertained last ling with a lawn party in r2nor har guest, Miss Mary Bro" ef
 ns Miss Shannon was as ist- ber parents, MT. and Mrs. H.. Frizelle. The lawn was beautl-
 decorated Games were played
 tempting refreshments were |ed Those invited were: Misses
 Brown, of Stamps, Willie May ey. Irene Crawford, Irene Lang
 Olivia Reynolds, Marie suber, ftal Springs, Miss; Florence Mc-
 Imogene Moore, (Magnolia), ina Dansby, Mildred Owen, Hen wilkins, Elizabeth Adams, Selma fin Victoria Goree, and Fannie bach (Texarkana.) Messrs Har- Miller, Jim Mcclellan, John Pierce,
 Foster, Crawford Hudson, Car Bishop, Oscar Ellis, Hugh Ky John Toney, Cecil Baker, Wal Wilkins. Melbourne Mccain, Her Mann. George Mccain, Rufus son, Garland Pierce, Rob Lee d and James Goree.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
and Missionary Society.

)e Ladies Ald and MlSSlOnary SO- of the First Baptist church of lefty were delightfully."- entertain |esterday afternoon at the home |rs. Ross Moore. The faction of
 society under the names of the
 es,' entertained the competing pn the Reds. The society div into two factions some time ago
 have since been competing to see |h could secure the largest num- bf members into the society. A ! soda fountain was erected and chocolate was served to the Is. The principal game of the ng was character reading, the being won by Mrs. A. l.. Raf- i. The consolation prize was |ded to Mrs. Hugh Fox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

Mrs. N. c. f1bmas and two child ren, little Wi1dred and Willie, leave this aftspa64 for Springfield, Mo- where they Will visit relatives for a few months. Buck Gilmore, broth e, of Mrs. Thomas, who has been here from Springfield spending few months with MT. and Mrs. Thomas will accompany them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

The little son of Capt and Mrs. H. IA. Mayer has returned to hfs home from St. Vincent's infirmary, where he underwent an operation several weeks ago. He is swiftly ro rocovering.-Little Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

"A big barbecue was enjoyed by the residents along the Warren road, four miles from Pine Bluff yesterday. Several Pine Bluffians, including At tcrney T. Havis Nixon and Circuit Clerk Edgar Brewster attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
[ce= at Springs.

Ice at SprlnSSs
 crowd of boys and girls enjoyed line ride and dance at Sulphur (ngs last night. One of the best hg orchestras in the city provided lie and as the floor was fine danc- was equally enjoyable. The fol- ng couples composed the party:
 Mary Kate Riley and Sorrells toody, Fred Bringman and Miss garet Dewoody, Miss Pearl Boger Ed Williams, Miss Rosalie Phil and Caswell Arnold, Miss Dot Q and Henry Roberts, Miss Mary IS and James Hudson, Miss An-
 Martin and Bart Eddins, Miss hie Nunn and Adam Robinson,
 Henderson and Harvey Gillespie,
 Beulah Walker and John Ruth Id, Miss Lillian Harris and Tom Jams, Miss Emma Wilbourne and 5ton Grace, Miss Mary Boyce and ty Miller. MT. and Mrs. B. A. Tell and MT and Mrs Walter Tru-
 were chaperones. The couples rt a delightful time and hope for her trip as enjoyable ill the near
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

The Wiley Jones Real Estate As sociation, of Pine Bluff, was charter ed this morning. The company is incorporated by J. F. Jones, as presi- dent; A. D. Rowan, vice president; :; s. M Twine, secretary-treasurer and J P. Jones-Lttle Rock Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

Edwin Clapp Low Shoes. Tho best made this week only $a.OO- KastOr & Bluthenthal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27

-WANTED-All the fine dressers to send us their clothes to dry clean and press. American-Excelsior Ldy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-27
SOCIETY
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c;r,s' Perch Club.

|rer eir's' Perch clu'. -nos- 1. @re starkweather was nos- \ o samper Girls Porch H. 7,-. astNnoon at the home ]. and NJ. H. G. iigginbotham' uos the first meeting since the was organized and a most ,''e. ae.
 " onine was spent Miss
 ,,or,e euests were: Mis- es
 Matthews, Julia Williams. An
 ,,on Florence Pope, Nonie Pope' Ba Angell, Etna Gammill, Mabel ecock. Lydia Robinson and Llzzle adden. s>s
The state herald., 1910-05-20
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with the introduction
Of John Stephens. advcnturer, a Massa-
chusetts man marooned by authorities at
Valparaiso. Chile, Being interested in
mining operations in Bolivia, he was de-
nounced by Chile as an insurrectionst
and as consequence was hiding. At his
hotel his attention was attracted by an
Engiishman and young woman.
Stephens rescued the young woman from
q drunken officer. He was thanked by
her. Admiral OF the Peruvian navy con-
1ronted Stephens. told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered him the office Of captain, He
desired that that night the Esmeralda, a
Chilean vessel. should be captured.
Stephens accepted the commission
Stephens met motley crew, to which he
was assigned He gave them final in
structons, They boarded the vessel. They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
TO be the Esmeralda, through strategy.
Capt. Stephens gave directions for the de-
parture OF the craft. He entered the cab
In and discovered the English woman
and her maid. Stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel had been captured
1t was Lord Darlington's private yacht
the lords wife and maid being aboard
He explained the situation to her lady
ulip
The state herald., 1910-05-20
Noisy Nuisancea.

1ll-fitting doors and windows rep
resent happy hunting ground for the
disturbing winds. In fact, so annoying
does the constant rattle of these open.
ings become that many determined in.
dividuals, who resolve to admit the
fresh air, choose the lesser OF two
evils and close the openings in prefer
ence to sleepless nights. This can be
remedied If a small wedge of wood
be driven in at the side of an open
window; door can be prevented
from rattling II pad or strip of thick
felt be nailed on the edge of the door.
The annoyance of creaking drawers
can be eliminated by rubbing common
soap upon the top. sides and bottom Of
each.
Creaking hinges on anything should
be well oiled. while the grating. irri.
tating noise of sewing machine can
be overcome In a similar manner.
The little noises wear away the pa.
tience that is required for other
things. 1t were foolish to dissipate
energy through the channels of irri.
tated nerves when a little time will
obyiate the nuisances.
The state herald., 1910-05-20
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tinued. staring incredulously at the
map. Nothing but fog and floating
ice. There is no land marked within
500 miles"
Just the same there's land there"
he retorted, positively, his thin lips
pressed together. I've seen 1t; two
islands, an that's where the Sea
Queen pokes her nose'
/ could merely sit back, staring at
the fellow. who remained leaning both
hands on the table, his glinting eyes
on my face.
It's a rum yarn, Mr.. Stephens. I'll
admit" he said, slowly, his nasal tone
much in evidence, but it's all true,
sir. so help me, God! Here's the
straight of 1t. an you listen quiet till
l get done. Then I'll answer your
questions as long as you've got any to
ask"
The state herald., 1910-05-20
"The He'll You Say"

dignity OF manner had she met the
unexpected 1t was plain to be seen
that hers was heart of courage. not
easily broken under adversely.
And how could hope to serve her?
What would this crew OF hell.hounds.
these merciless seawolves. permit me
to do? Trans-ship them upon some
passing vessel? Put into some iso-
lated island port? This was scarcely
likely. for either act would involve
the danger OF an exposure they would
be little inclined to assume. com.
pretended already that II would be
according TO their decision. and not
mine. | had been plainly informed
how little my control extended over
their desires. And whittier were we
bound? Into what strange seas? Into
what species OF wild adventure? The
utter impossibility OF keeping those
two concealed below for any length OF
time was clearly evident. Ship life was
far too restricted. Both Tuttle and
DE Nova would naturally expect to
lodge aft. and II was n privilege they
could not easily be denied. Yet what
would they say. how would they act.
when they finally discovered these two
unwilling passengers aboard? What
was my duty In all the circumstances ?
II was all deep. unsolvable mystery.
yet out OF It's mist constantly foated
the appealing face OF that woman
awaiting me below. I could not desert
her. could not consider anything
except how ! might best serve her In.
terests. best protect her from the con.
tamination OF this hell anoat.
Three shadows suddenly darkened
the doorway. and Tu,tle. accompanied
by DE Nova and the big seaman named
Bill Anderson. entered. The second
officer nodded to me In genial fash.
ion. his white teeth cleaning. but
Anderson slouched surlily past and
dropped heavily on n bench. his coarse
bulldog features devoid OF all express.
sion, his square Jaws munching the
tobacco In his check, took notice OF
his eyes, staring straight out OF the
window opposite. dull. dog.likc. deeply
aunkcn under matched brows. his skin
like brown leather drawn tight. his
nhor, red neck. and gnnrlcd hands. Al.
together he appeared repulsivc
brute. no more easily subducd than n
Jungle tiger, futile Hidled along TO
the opposite side OF the table. upon
which he placed tightly rolled, vel.
lowihhbacked paper. evidently navi.
eating chart As watched him curl.
ounly. he suddenly pressed the point
OF his thumb down upon the paper.
There's our FIRST port. Mr stoph.
ems" he announced dogmaticaily
There, whore you Ne. that red cross. %
! bent over, startled out Of all aa,
Sumod Indifference aH studied the
position Indicated.
Longitude iio' a0' west. and lati.
iudc GO ~ Houth," exclaimed.
scarcely credlting either cars or eyes.
why. good God. man. that Ia almos,
upon the antarctic circici'
lie nodded. running hin long fingers
through his thin hair.
Right you are. sir. I guess there
wont be no wafshipH a.trailln after III
down In them latitudes. not nj this
season Of tho year"
But there's nothing thefei" / con
The state herald., 1910-05-20
An Interruption.

Among the primary pupils enrolled
In a Baltimore school this term is the
son of a prominent business man Of
that city.
One afternoon. at close of school. the
youngster sought out his father In his
office. to whom he said:
Dad. I'm getting tired OF school.
think I'll quit"
"Why?" asked the astonished par
ent: what's the matter. Tommy? I
thought you were fond OF going to
school"
so am. dad" responded the young.
ster. suppressing yawn. but II
breaks up the day so."-iiarper's Mag.
azine.