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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-06-21
MISTRIAL IN THE
 SMITH CASE Former Pine Bluff Druggist is Rearrested at Texarkana After Jury Fails to Agree TEN WOULD CONVICT
Is Released on Bonds Aggregatine $3,5OO-Explains Deal Which
 Caused Last Arrest,

Texarkana, Ark, June 20.-J. o, Smith, erstwhile cashier of the de- funct Merchants & Farmers Bank at LeWisvi,le, who was arrested Friday evening on charges of disposing of morigagei propery and obtaining money under false pretenses filed by 'Dr. w. L. Twitty, of Lewisville, in an interview given The Texarkanian, yesterday, declares there are no grounds for the charges
 Smith explains that while cashier of the Merchants & Farmers Bank he also acted as the secretary of the American Building & Loan Associa- tion and made collections. upon which he was allowed per cent commits sion.
 He says that he owned several pieces of property, among these being the one purchased by pr. Twitty, On this there was a mortgage of some thing like $450 when the sale was ef- fected. Smith states he forwarded to the building association check to cover the mortgage deducting the ? per cent he usually collected The association declined to allow the commission and returned his check Correspondence followed, and in the meantime the bank of which Smith was cashier failed.
 This left the matter as it stands today, Smith says. He decares he had no intention of lefrauding any one, and asserts his willingness to pay the mortgage as soon as he is able to do so. Smith states that the only reason the mortgage was not paid was because of the refusal of the com pany to allow his usual commission, necessitating correspondence and cor responding delay, and that when the bank was declared insolyent he pos sessed only his salary for the previ- ous week.
 Jury Failed to Agree.
 A mistrial resulted in the case of the state against Smith on one of four indictments charging the defendant with receiving funds while knowing the Merchants & Farmers Bank to be insolvent The case occupied part of Thursday and all of Friday, going to the jury late Friday afternoon. After remaining out for five hours the jury men reported they were unable to agree and asked to be discharged. Ten Of the jurors voted for conviction and two for acquittal. The jury was composed of A. J. Craig, w. A Beard, J. w. Pharr, l.. E. Westerfleld c. c. Elkins, H. E. Newsom, R. S. King, J. H Mitchell, E c. Hammer
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ARGfNTA MAN IS
 SENT TO JAIL
". L. Phillips Refuses to Answer Question for Grand Jury and Judge Lea Orders Him to PrisOn-May
 Assert His Constitutional Right.

Little Rock, June 20.-"I would rather rot in jail than answer that question" W. l.. Phillips, one of the most prominent citizens of Argenta is alleged to have replied yesterday when the Pulaski County Grand Jury asked him if he was in any way con- nected with the ownership of sa- loon in Argenta which witnesses are supposed to have informed the Grand Jury operates on Sunday only. Phil lips made good on his statement and refused to answer. He was then or dered before Judge R. J. Lea who again put the question to Phillips. He again refused to answer the ques- tion and was committed to jail. He will be brought out today and asked to answer the question. If he declines to reply he will again be sent to jail. Phillips may make an effort to secure h;s release through his constitutional right of refusing to answer a question which might incriminate him, though he has so far not made such a move- ment. The grand jury is especially hot after the alleged violation in Ar genta, where Sunday saloons and gaming in plenty. is said to flourish, Many witnesses have been summoned. and a whole sale To! of indictments is expected.
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MANY PHONES PUT
 OUT OF BUSINESS

As result of Sundays electrical storm. nearly one hundred phones of phone Company are out of commission and many phone users were incon- venienced yesterday because of dead wires" A cable, near the companys plant, burned out and crews of men were brought here from Fort Smith, Little Rock and Monticello to repair the damage. The company hopes to have all the phones in use again to- night.
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MAYOR IN TILT
 WITH CHESNUTT Aldegssan Complains About Bawdy House, Which the 2 Police are Overlooking THE CITY COUNCIL MET Street Commissioner McNulty Resigns
 Suddenly and Clarence H.
 Collier Succeeds.
THE CITY COUNCIL MET

At the regular meeting of the City Council last night the order of Coun- ty Judge James Gould, issued on May 20. annexing thirty-four blocks of the Southern city limits to the city prop CT, was accepted; Mayor w. l.. Ton ey was granted three days leave of absence; Mayor Toney and Alderman P. c. Chestnut had tilt over the failure of the police to close a bawdy house on Third avenue near the ray- inc, City Street and Building Commits sioner James McNulty rendered his resignation and Former Assistant City Engineer Clarence H. Collier was elected to succeed him. Dr. J. w. Withers was reelected a member of the Board of Public Affairs and many other matters of importance were dis posed of.
 The exciting tilt between Mayor Toney and Alderman Chesnutt was the only thing that happened to break the monotony of the usual rou- tine. Alderman Chestnut said that the bawdy house at Third avenue, near the rayine, was disgrace and that residents of that neighborhood had often appealed to the city officials and the Mayor to close it. Autos and rigs were there all night long, Aeyery night, and music and dancing continued until daylight. Alderman Chestnut said it was a "dirty shame" that the property owners of that sec tion of the city could not get relief from the nuisance. He asked the po- lice why they did not raid the place and they told him they could not raid it but once month. Another policeman told property owner that "our hands are tied" and that he must appeal to the council, q want to say,' said Alderman Chestnut. that
 F. c. Chesnutt's hands are not tied and that he wants the place raided and closed.'
 Mayor Toney replied that the Chief Of Police had been ordered to raid the place, that it was owned by the parties who lived there and that he had no proof that the place was a bawdy house "If the Chief of Po- lice looks around" said Chesnutt. "he can get plenty of proof
 You have as much authority to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-06-21
ONCE LIVED NEAR
 PINE BLUFF
T. c. Tate, Democratic Nominee for Sheriff of Shelby County, Tennessee, Drops Dead-Son May Take Place
 in Political Tangle.

Memphis, June 20.-A further tan gle in the political situation in this county, dating from split in muni cipal and county forces, occurred to- day through the death of T. G. Tate, Democratic nominee for sheriff, who died early yesterday morning at his residence, following short illness with an old ailment
 As nominee of the Democratic party he was practically sure of election to his first political office. Although it is not known what the Democratic committee will do it is possessed of power to name a candidate and it is said that T. Galen Tate IT,, will run in place of his father.
 The senior Tate had the endorse ment of the present city administra- tion, which, it is believed, controls the Democratic committee, but it is be- , lieved that several other candidates practically sure of starting is J. J. Williams, three times mayor of Mem- phis and defeated candidate last fall in the mayorality race against B. H. Crump, present mayor.
 Once Lived in Arkansas.
 Mir. Tate is survived by his wife eight. children and several brothers MT. Tate was reared in Tate county Mississippi. Much of his early life
 however, was spent in Arkansas, near 1 Pine Bluff, on the Arkansas river 7: where he established mammoth plantation, but suffered the loss oi { everything in the ravages of the Civil . War.
 ] He followed Gen. Forrest through
 out the war with brilliant record-.
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AirdOme now open follow the crowd. If.
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Board of Directors of Y. M. C.. A. Will Raise the $3,-
 O00 Needed to Pay Debts
BEGIN THIS MORNING
Soliciting Committees Who Made Can- ,ass Several Weeks Ago to Do the
 WOrk-ire Business Men.

The new Board of Directors of the Young Mems Christian Association in this city, who were elected last week held an informal meeting at noon yesterday with the soliciting com mittee and it was decided to reopen the campaign for necessary funds, beginning with Tuesday morning of this week It is estimated that ii will take about three thousand dollars in money subscriptions to complete the payment of the outstanding in- debtedness of the Association, and give the equipment which is neces- sary for the advanced work which the Association proposes to engage in during the present year.
 A meeting of the Association will be held on Thursday evening of this week for the purpose of outlining plans for the Association during the present year and from the character of business ability of the new board it is understood and expected that the Association will be run along business lines.
 The soliciting committees, compes ed of as good business men as there are in the city. men as highly respect ed as any in the city, will make an earnest campaign this week ill an effort to raise the amount of money necessary It has been estimated that there are some three thousand adult white male citizens in the city of Pine Bluff From the election re- turns this would probably be about the voting strength of the dominant party in this city. It is hardly con- ceivable that all who are able and should be willing to subscribe to SC worthy an institution have yet done so when it is taken into consider ation that less than 200 names appear upon the list of those who have agreed to contribute to the Associa- tion, during the campaign of few days, some weeks ago.
 The association will succeed, but il must be supported by the manhood of Pine Bluff.
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FIRST LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE c. c. Eaton Appears Before Pine Bluff Audience Under
 Auspices of Christian
 Science Church.
AT THE ELKS THEATER
Mayor Foney Welcomes Visit0r-Facts and Figures Presented in
 Convincing Manner.

tS3t
 The first lecture on Christian Science ever offered to the people of Pine Bluff was delivered at the Elks Theater Sunady afternoon, by Clar- ence C. Eaton, of Tacoma. Washing ton, member of the Christian Science Board of Leetureship The lecture was given under the auspices of the First church of Christ Scientist. of this city, and was attended by q fair sized audience the number being limited by the heavy rainstorm, which began at about the time announced for the lecture, and continued in such violence that the speaker was forced several times to wait until his voice could be heard
 , MT. Eaton was introduced by May or w. l.. Toney, who, in a few we'll chosen remarks, expressed his pleas ure in introducing Mr Eaton to q Pine Bluff eudiencc, adding that as chief executive of the city of Pine Bluff, he was glad to know there were Christian Scientists numbered among the various Christian organizations in the city of Pine Bluff.
 Mir. Eaton then addressed the audi ence in a pleasing an1 convincing manner for about sixty. minutes, giv- ing in brief such points as seemed to him most important in presenting the truth about the teachings of Christian Science.
 i His lecture was in part as follows:
 "God as Defined by Christian Science.
 Christian Science, as the Science of Life and being. advances to the so- lution of the perplexing problems which confront us by discarding all mortal speculation, theories, and sup erstition about God, His being and in tent, and His relation to that which He created Although d;sagreeing with the old theological schools Christian Science does not announce a new, strange, or irrational God, 1 but unfOldS and declares correct comprehension and right under standing of the one God, His nature, qualities, and law. One infinitely good God is all it recognizes and pro- claims
 "It demonstrates tha; God is su- preme in intelligence, wisdom, power, justice, Truth and Love, and there fore includes the consciousness of ab- solute and infinite good. It proves that He is the Mind Spirit, Soul, Life, and substance of all that actually ex- ists also that He is the author of all true being the origin and source of all entity or existence, the only cause and creator and that His works are
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-06-21

J. W. FerguSon and Major s. W. Boswell, of sweSe4, and V. o. Alex ander, of tfis>sit are spending sev- eral days avs, fAshi1ep Lake chicot at Lake Village.
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Do not take chances by carrying your own tornado insurance. One policy will protect you for several years, and the cost is very low.-Cot- ton Belt Savings & Trust Co. 6-21-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-06-21

A checkin gaccount facilitates the transaction of your business, and the keeping of your accounts; and be- sides gives you. business standing Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co.
 6-17-6t.
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A handsome residence on Cherry st for sale. Building modeln in every particular Lot 145x120.-Cot- ton Belt Savings & Trust Go.
 6-1S-2t.
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Lot 50x2O0 within five blocks of Main St., for sale. Easy terms Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Go.
 6-18-4r.
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Airdome now open. Good muslc.- Good Show. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-06-21

See the Piano We are giving away kastOr X Bluthenthal. 6-16-13t
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Try a Box of Jacobs candy next time-Durham's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-26
UNCLE IS GIVEN CHILD
UNUSUAL OUTCOME OF HABEAS
CORPUS PROCEEDINGS.
Court Decides That Neither Party
to Suit Is Entitled to Have
Custody.

The unusual spectacle of both parties
| to a proceeding for the custody of an in
| FAINT losing out at habeas corpus hear
| ing and the child given to third party
was presented today IN Circuit Court No.
| z, when Chief Justice Clabaugh decided
| that the well-being of Russell Valentine,
| twenty months cd, demanded that he be
placed in the charge OF his fathers
| brother, Frank Valentine of Clayton,
Ala.
The court decided that the fathers pre-
| =, ious conduct not having been considered
as exemplary. did not entitle him to the
child's custody. Since the brother so
earnestly requested the guardianship of
his nephew. and came so highly recon-
mended, the court expressed the opinion
that not only would the child be properly
| reared, but the father might also be per-
manently reformed.
| In divesting the maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Sarah Goldsmith. Of 9O7 22d street
northwest, Of the child's custody the
court was careful to impress on all the
parties in interest that his action was
based only on the age of the grand
mother and the fact of her defective
| hearing.
Attorney D. w. O'Donoghue, for the
grandmother. announced his intention to
appeal from the decision and offered to
| furnish a supersedeas bond. Pending the
action Of the court of appeals this will
| have the effect Of staying the execution
| of the order and leaving the child in the
| grandmother's care.
The father and brother were represented
| by Attorneys Joseph D. Wright and ].
| G.. Capers.
| In the course of his remarks preceding
| the decision the Chief Justice said he had
! consulted Representative Clayton Of Ala
! bama and had been much impressed with
| the latters opinion Of the baby's uncle.
The fight for the possession OF little
| Russell Valentine has been waged for
several weeks and its scenes have been
| laid in New York and Baltimore. as well
as in this city. Recently the grandmother
| took the child to New York, where on the
| request Of the father and uncle she sur
| rendered him. Later she reconsidered her
action and overtaking the father In Bal
timore recovered the baby. Habeas COR
pus proceedings in the Monumental city
| were not conclusive and the fight was
renewed here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-26
Red Cross Aids Flood Sufferers

The American Red Cross has cabled
$500 to the United States consul at Bel
grade, Servia. for the assistance Of the
sufferers from the severe floods In that
country. The money was sent in answer
to an application from the consul, who
had received one of the circular letters
which the State Department has been
sending to all diplomatic and consular
officers, requesting them to cable infor-
nation of serious disasters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-03
A Wealthy Sefdlers ldea.

! Australians stil tell stories of tha colonial volunteers, although the wal 6 far memory. One, a member of the Stock Exchange, was left one wet and miserable night to guard a wagon load of goods He shfvered in the un. sheltered place for some hours ponder. Ing many things, and then a bright thought struck him just as the colonel :ame around on his tour of inspection. Colonel" he asked, "how much is this wagon worth?"
 T don't know" was the answer. Much or little, we can't afford to lose it.
 "Well, but, colonel" persisted the amateur soldier, "you might give me ! rough idea of the value"
 About f2O0," said the colonel testify.
 "Very weu," was the answer; '1 will come down to the camp and give you a check for the amount Then I'll turn In. wouldn't catch my death of sold for twice that much"
 What the colonel said is not record. sd.--Melbourne Times.
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THE DOCTORS AGREE
Two Physicians Both Agree on the New Scientific Dandruii Treatment

Dr. J. M. Powell, of Spokane, Wash, says :"Herpicide has given good sat- isfaction in my family for dandruff. y
 Dr. w. G. Alban, of Walla, Walla, Wash, says 1T find Herpicide all that is claimed for it as dandruff cure. l shall prescribe it. Dandruff is a germ disease and you can't cure it unless you kill the dandruff germ; and you can't do that unless you use Newbro's Herpicide, the only prepara- tion in the world that destroys the parasites. A delightful hair dressing; allays itching instantly; makes hair glossy and soft as silk. It is sure dandruff destroyer. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. One dollar bottle guaranteed. Bedell's Pharmacy special agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-03
Fourteenth Century Doctor.,

synge's Social Life in England. quotes number of fourteenth century hints to success for physicians:
 Suppose you know nothing, say there is an obstruction of the liver. Perhaps the patient will say. "Nay, master, 1t Is my head or legs that trouble me-" Repeat that 1t comes from the liver, and especially use the word "obstruc. tion," for patients do not understand 1t. which is important.
 Never dine with patient who has not paid you. It will be cheaper to get your dinner at an inn, for such feasts are usually deducted from the surgeQn's fee.
 When you are treating . wound or accident, the friends of the patient should be excluded, for they may faint and cause 9 disturpance. but some times a higher lee may 6s got from persons present fainting and breaking their heads against wood and the lfks than from the principal patient.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-03
Secret Society Among sess isIandsra

Secret society Among Seso JslandoeA
 The Sese islanders have attained . peculiar notoriety in Uganda because of secret society called the Bachichj. which is not burial society, although its members take a deep and intelli. gent interest in all deaths and burials In their midst In the more retired vii. lages. although greatly discouraged by the British authorities, 1t is said to be still the custom for the sorrowing rel. atives to bear the body of the deceased wrapped in bark on a rough bier to some forest thicket, desolate ravine or other unfrequented spot, where 1t is left unburied by the bearers, who nev. er revisit the place again. The Bachi- chi, who are dentzens of . neighborins village, and distant relatives of the deceased avoid the necessity of burial or cremation and show their respect for the deceased by simply eating him. National Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-03
cansd tho Deal OA.

\ lad attending school craved
 os holiday one morning when stareed out to wrestle once again w1tA the trials incident to getting an edu cation. As he entered the schoolroom ne matched plot to get the coveted holiday. He went up to the teachers desk and told his story. "A1y mother wants to know if you won't excuse me for today?" he began. "She wants me to do some work at home and thought if I'd study st home this even- lng and make up what I'd missed mebby you'd let me off,"
 Something about the lads manner Kept the words from carrying convic- ton. The teacher bluffed back as fol. lows: Tommy" said she you won't need to go home at all. Since you started to school your mother called me on the phone to tell me that she had changed her mind and for you to stay here.-
 The lad looked at her, startled. "Aw, well" he said, 'as long as both of us are lyin' about it let's just call 1t quits. I'll stay here"-Cleveland Platp Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-03

Rock to St. Louis every day. n Sleeping Cars and Our Dining Car Service (meals a la
 Electric Lights and Fans eh Pullman Sleeping Car Daily Icago.
 pvention Fares. Return limit
 days. Limited for return on lore October 31st, 1910. Confer F. N. ATWOOD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-07-03
LOVE FOR ONCE
 FAILED TO FIND A WAY
Girl. Whose Elopement Was Prevent.
 ed, Is Abroad Day She Had Sworn to Wed.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 2.-Love seemingly has failed to find a way for Miss Emily Keith of Kansas City and William Fairleigh of St. Joseph, MO. who had vowed to wed June 2s' par pntal dissent to the contrary notwltn- standing. Miss Keith and MT. f'alt- leigh, scion of a wealthy St. Joseph family, were interrupted in an at- temnted marriage in New York May Ii. Two days later Miss Keith start cd for Europe with her sister, Mrs Henry Koehler. Fairleigh was at the pier and her last words to him Were "Ill be back and marry you June 2s.,' The mother, Mrs. Richard keltn declared she has just received a let ter from her daughter and that nc mention is made of her return.
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eTON AND RETURN
 pnal Educational Association

lets on sale June 2S, 29 30, ?, and 5. Good to return un- y lsth and upon payment of init will be extended until Sept. hoice of routes. Liberal stop for further information call on H. N. ATWOOD
 AGENT.