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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11
PNYSIfI4.. AN.
~ '''iass SAY W. C.
U1R CHARGED w1Tp "''>'
rs FEGNISG ANN
DR.. WOOL ON STAND
Tells He, He Occupied Same Cell
:. With Accused Man for Twenty.
-Four Hours.

After one juror, 5. r. ROSENBERG,
was excused for cause and Sans
Vaulx empanelled in his place, sew
eral expert witnesses were heard yes
terday in the case of W. c. Alexan-
der, under indictment on a first de-
gree murder charge for the murder Of
J. P. Kelly in local saloon three
months ago, who is arraigned before
a jury OF twelve men in the Jefferson
circuit court. empanelled to deter
mine as to his sanity.
The whole OF the morning was con-
stunned in securing the one lone juror
to take the place of Mr. Rosenberg,
a ter the juror was secured the open
ing statements were made.
Attorney ". 3. Sorrells, for Alex
aIder, said that he hoped that the
question of the sanity Of Alexander
at this time could be tried and pass
I'd upon purely upon the testimony
aithout reference to the killing of
Kelly Or to any other troubles which
tis client may have ever been con-
nc cted with that he felt certain that
we had not reached the point in our
"a ade rage for law enforcement Whefe
a Jury of good citizens would ever
return verdict, the result of which
might mean a cracy man would De
hanged under what might be termed
the legal sanction of the law OF the
laul. He said that if his client was
tried fairly upon the issues presented
without reference to any other Dues
tio1rs involved he felt sure that they
would find Alexander at this time an
insane man. Mr.. Sorrells further
stated that on October 26, Drs. Bledsos
and Ranyan. Of Little Rock, would
iScstify that they called on AleNan
der l., the Pulaski county Jail ant
made an examination 81 hiht to as
certain what his mental and physical
condition was: that while DIR. Runya.
was not here he would submit his
4arfadivit in which he stated that his
pUinion was, based upon the exami,
natl II OF Alexander, that the prison
er was suffering from the beginning
Of alcoholic dementia and was not al
s;bat time in such mental and physi,
cal condition as to properly confer
with his counsel with reference to his
trouble Mr. Sorrells said that DR.
Biedsae would testify to the same
state of facts and would go further
any say that in his opinion Alexan-
der was at the present time insane
Ilstric Attorney T. Havis Nixon
f,r the State. began his opening state
ment by saying that no man couit
ce turtle from wanting to hang al
insane man than he or his associate
counsel, Congressman Brundidge. Blu
that he not only did not believe bu
was prepared to oyerWhelmlngl.
show that Alexander was feigning i'll
sanity in order to avoid being placed
1IDon trial for a most horrible crime
in which he had no defense, and tina
he did not believe after the testimon!
was in that a jury could be empanei
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11

bottle of wine. She scored the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company for forcing
cigarettes into the Orient and said
that they were practically unknown
to the natives there until the white
man invaded the country and put them
in use.
An elaborate reception was tender
ed the delegates from 4 to 6 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. J. f. Simmons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11
v. D. HfARN
IS HON0RfD
HEAD OF BIG BANK ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF THE NEW CHAM
Der OF COMMERCE
Mr.. KOEPLER RESIGNS
New Secretary to Be Elected-New
Body Favors TIVE Farm Experts
Fer the County.

At largely attended meeting OF
business men, representing all of the
commercial bodies of the city, lnclud-
ing the Board of Trade, Real Estate
Exchange and Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION, held at the court house last
night, the new Pine Bluff Chamber of
Commerce perfected organization by
electing w. D. Hearn, president Of
the Bank of Pine Bluff, president.
Twenty-four trustees were elected.
They are Ben Robinson, J. w. Mar
tin. A. H. D. Perkins, f. A. Howell,
Edgar Brewster, J. B. Simon, A. &.
Thompson and Charles f. Bair, for
one year; Will Mara, j. r. Mcintyre,
W. E. Mullikin, f. M. Sehober, F. q.
Bridges, S. C. Alexander. J. e Royce
and A. W. Mum, for two years; I
A. Wilson, o. f. Mckenzie, P. P. BYRD
William ,Nichol, W. F. Coleman, W. \
Truloek, f. M. Rosenberg and Harft
Hanf, for three years.
E, The Chamber Of Commerce on mo-
ton of Meyer Solmson. seconded D.
A. W. NUM-. voted that IL was tee
sense of that body to put All addl-
topal government crop expert IN FMS
county to aid the farmers i'll demon
! stration work, and a committee, t9t,m-
posed of Edgar Brewster. E, r. Bloom
! and V. 0. Alexander, was appointed
to confer with County Judge c. NJ
Philpot and to urge him to arrange
for the two-man demonstration farm
service in this county It is planned
to place one government expert on
| the North side and one on the Sout'.
side of the Arkansas river in this
county J, J. Moore, of Hope, Ark
government crop expert, spoke -.
more than an hour in reviewing the
work done by the government men in
a., this state and in advising the mer.
chants and farmers how to fight the
boil weevil, which threaten to in
wade this territory the coming year
The retiring temporary president OF
the organization, Edgar Brewster, an.
nounced the resignation of W. E. L
koepler, former secretary of the
Board of Trade and temporary secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce
His successor is to be elected by the
trustees. Mr.. Keopler, who came hers
year ago to succeed j. L. Caldwell,
has returned to New York to re-en-
gage in the advertising business.
President Hearn upon being elected
president of the new organization was
enthusiastically applauded. He res
pended with brief speech of accept
ance in which he said he expects the
hearty cooperation OF every man l..
Pine Bluff, not only in sentiment bul
in work as we'll. Without it, he said
success will not come.
On motion of P. P. Byrd commit
tee of four was named to select the
trustees. The committee was compOs,
ed of P. P. Byrd, J. E. Boyce, E. NJ
Schober and Edgar Brewster. Tht
report of the committee was adoptel
without change. The by laws ant
constitution, with few slight change:
Wele also adopted.
j. r. BOyce, j. II. Mann, w l.. Mat
theWs and A. V. Dunn were named a
committee to confer with the Cottoy
Belt officials relative to train SCI
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11
The Mcnamara Trial

is not of as much interest to the
housekeepers of Pine Bluff as the an
nouncement that Knox Walker has
just received a mammoth shipment
of Rugs in all S yes up to ~ ftx13.6
All new designs and at low prices,
too. 49, t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11
PICKPOCKET MADE

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 10
Caught in the crowd going to the
Taft demonstration this afternoon, J.
S Nathan, telegraph lineman, was
jostled by a stranger and his pock-
cts picked of $1,466 in cash and
notes. He had just left the Grand
Ocean Cafe with his wife when the
wallet disappeared.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11

New Mackerel, New Potomac, Rob
Herrings, New Cod Fish, all fat and
fine. Fresh Oysters every d,y. Red
Snapper on Fridays.-NcCain Gro
Gerry Go. 1l-ll-tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11
Swell Stock of Suitings.

Let EISENKRAMER make your new
Fall Suit. The best patterns that
the worlds best mills have produced
are made into the best fitting and
most stylish clothes that you can buy.
We make ladies garments to meas
ure.
EISENKRAMER
,o-THE TAILOR-o
Room 215. Citizens Bank Building,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11
WHY
Because we want your trade
That's Why.

We will give you free as long as
they last one turkish wash rag with
every bax of soap at 25c g cakes) all
brands We are doing this to got
you in the hab t of buying from us.
See our window and come In and
see the soap and wash rag.
Mellanes Taffy candy has become so
popular that we are getting two IN
stead of one shipment Week-Wed-
nesday and Saturdays.
CITIZEN DRUG STORE
1--WE deliver 1t quicker.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11

We are here this time to stay
The Moon. - ~ Nc al 4aiAk
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11

-Lyd Vitz, Queen on the Ivory, a
the s'MoOn."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11

We strive to please.-The Moon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-11-11

CONTINUED on Page Four.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
COMMERCE COURT READY
for Business and Sc
lects Officers.

Washington. Feb. s.-Formsl organization
~ the recently created Commerce Cour,
uas Effected to-day I'm the conference room
NJ the Court OF Customs Appeal, Martin a.
Knapp presiding Judge, acting as chair
man. The other members OF the court.
John r. Garland, Robert W. Archibald,
william H. Hunt and Julian w. Mack.
we're in attendance.
An order was entered that tho court
would open for business al noon on Wednes-
dsy. February H. at which time cases now
bending In other courts that properly are
10 be adJudicated before the new court VIII
he automatically transferred.
The selection Of the following officers was
announced:
CIerk-Georse Fletcher Snyder of Elkins,
W. Va; salary, 1900.
Deputy clerk-WiIbur s. HInmsn. Of
Cleveland; salary, $3.50.
Marshal-Frsnk Jerome Starek Of Cleye-
land; salary, 5000.
Deputy marshal-James l.. Murphy Dis
tIlct OF Columbia: salary, $500.
Mr.. Snyder was secretary to Senator FL
kins and is clerk OF the Senate Committee
and IL well known among railroad officials
and shippers. Mr. Human has been at
tached TO the confidential clerical staff OF
the White House for many years. Mr..
Starek IL connected with the internal reve-
nue. bureau, having for long time served
IA chief clerk. Mr. Murphy Is chief OF an
important division OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
TO PAY WAR COTTON CLAIMS
Democratic Victory May Cost the
Government SIS, 900, O0O'
Irrom The Tribune bureau. 7

Iron The Tribune Bureau .
Washington. Feb. s-The Democrats Vi
tho House caught the Republicans h"pp',e
late this afternoon, and adopted an ai''"'
mont TO the Neon bill for tho codlnca.'o" y,
tho law. which may take from the ieueia
Treasury nearly s5o00.oo for civil war cot-
ton claims. heretofore barred pE ,''.'
from consideration by the court OF ,''''''''
Under the terms of the amendiieH' Nv
posed by Representative Bafuct' VI
Georgia. and adopted by a vote OF ~ " o.
the Court of Claims is to have Jur'Suio''on
over suits brought by those whose property
was seized by the government aitei jun -
1865. Thousands OF bales OF cotton were
thus seized and disposed OF as abandoned
property" after the close Of the Civii war
Southern members who succeehed ioS'
week I'm striking the words war OF me
rebellion" from one section OF the Moon
bill and substituting the words CIV"
war" amplifed that work to-day by St'N-
ing out rebellion" IN several other chap-
ters and changing the language either TO
"cIyil war or TO the forces and govern
ment OF the Confederate states lhey
also assisted Representative Butler OF
PENNSYLVANIA. in striking out the To'i-
sion that voluntary residence of any snch
person IN any place where, at any ume
during such residence. tho rebel force or
organization held sway. shall be prina
facie evidence that such person did give aid
and comfort to said rebellion and to the
persons engaged therein
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
A. w. DODSWORTH REFUSES
Wont Tell Committee About His
PAPERS Business Affairs.

Washington. Feb S--A. W. Dodsworth,
business manager Of THE New York Jour
nal Of Commerce" to-day reiterated his
refusal 20 tell the House ship subsidy IN
vestigating committee the circulation Of his
paper and what money Is paid 10 the paper
for advertising by foreign steamship com
panss. His refusal which tho committee
took under advisement. was on advice Of
counsel, and was based on the ground that
the matter involved prying into the private
affairs of his publishing house
Representative Longworth again asked
him about his brother, John W. Dodsworth,
the editor Of the paper. and the witness
said his brother was present at the time.
six years ago. when 8 tall, dark haired
man" made an offer OF 10000 70 purchase
the editorial influence Of the paper In
favor Of ship subsidy. John W. Dodsvorth
had testified that he was rot present and
did not know about the attempted bride
until afterward. The witness also said he
had talked with his brother about the at.
tempted bribe OF $4,000 in the same cause
two years ago.
The final hearing will be held next Mon
day. and the committee will report before
Congress adjourns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
MAGAZINE POSTAGE RATES
Advertising Sections May Have
to Pay Four Cents a. Pound.

Washington. Feb. 8-The much contro-
verted question OF whether magazines with
extensive advertising sections are paying
the government a reasonable price for
carrying the periodicals through the mails
was discussed at length to-day In the Sen.
ate Committee on Postofflces and Pos;
Roads The discussion was in connec-
ton with an amendment 70 tho postofflce
appropriation bin which would increase
from l cent 70 cents a pound the rate on
the advertising sections OF magazines when
carried as second-class mail. No decision
was reached. but the controversy will be
continued tomorrow.
This morning the question 81 advancing
the rate on magazine advertising was
taken mp at the White House at confer
ence in which President Taft, Nice-Presi-
dent sherman. Postmaster General Hitch
cock and Senators Crane and Carter took
part The President. 1T Is said, supported
the contention Of the Postmaster General
that some action should be taken at the
present session 10 aid the department in
us efforts TO reduce the postal deficit
The method suggested was to provide for
system OF Weighing the periodicals so
that separate rates should be paid on read
ing matter and advertising. a proposal
was made by Mr. Hitchcock that the read
ing matter should continue 10 DO carried
for cent, but that the advertising should
pay cents a pound
After Senators Carter and Crane re-
turned to the Capitol and there had been
an opportunity for an exchange OF views 1t
was decided to hold a meeting OF the com
mittee. Postmaster General Hitchcock
was asked 10 explain the proposition. for
increasing the rate on advertising In do
ing so he said that II adopted II would re-
duce the postal deficit 10000 10 100000
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
HELD FOR ELECTION TRAUDa
Supervisors and Printer Indicted for
Issuing Bogus Ballots in MARYLAND

Baltimore, Feb. s.-The federal granf
fury to-day returned indictments agains.
John L. Stone and John w. Miller. Of ths
Board of Election Supervisors OF Charles
County, and John NJ. Dulsny. a printer
who supplied the ballots used in Charles
County during tho Congressional elecuoa
last November.
II IS charged that the members Of tns
board of supervisors named in The nd.ct-
ments conspired 10 deprive, under the color
laws regulating elections in the state.
large number OF duly qualified and regis
tered voters OF Charles County Of their
rights TO vote. because Of their color. and
Il is further charged that the ballots upon
which the votes were to be cast at this
election had been previously prepared aEd
distributed with the specific purpose Of
placing the name OF James Enos Ray IT,.
the Democratic Congressional candidate, az
an advantage on the ballot over that OF
Thomas Parran. the Republican candidate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
PREDICT TAFT IN 1912
Hammond and Longworth Fore
see President S Re- election.

Washington, Feb s.-Disapproval' OF the
organization of the National Progressive
Republican League and warning against
any act that would operate against the
denomination of President TAR in 1912
were expressed here tonight by John
Hays Hammond al the seventh annual din
ner of the League Of Republican State
Clubs. Mr.. Hammond declared that the
word progressive" was Pathological in
connection with the name Republican. and
that there had been mo great measure
worthy of perpetuation that had not been
passed through the initiative and legisla-
ton Of the Republican party"
II do not know exactly what are the
aims Of that recently organized National
Republican Progressive League said Mr..
Hammond, but | have been asked II it
was sntaGonistic TO the purposes of our own
league and | have replied that ! thought
not, for ! give these men the credit OF
knowing that such would Ice an act Of dis
loyalty to the Republican party. / also give
them the credit of knowing that any an
tagonism TO the present administration
would be futile
~ am confident that the people Of the
country recognize Mr. Taft as one of the
greatest Of our Presidents. 7 know that
the Republican leaders regard him as the
greatest asset of our party, and they will
see in him a logical candidate and will
record an overwhelming vote OF indorse-
ment for him at the next national conven-
ton"
II do not think IT a good thing for any
Republican from Ohio to try TO explain
why il was" said Representative Long
worth, in commenting on the result of the
last election, but ! will tell you how it is
going to DC two years hence. / prophesy
that Ohio is going 70 the next national con-
ventlon solid for the denomination OF Presi-
dent Taft, and he win be elected, whether
the opposing candidate IS from Nebraska
or New Jersey, or even from Ohio"
Mr.. Longworth said he looked for a VIC
tory by President on the reciprocity ques-
ton, and that II would be a fitting tribute
to Ohio, which had given the nation Presi-
dent Mckinley, the champion Of reciprocity
with Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
SAN FRANCISCO WINS AGAIN
Senate Committee Votes to Hold Pan
anna Exposition There.

Washington, Feb. S-The Senate Com
mittee on Industrial Expositions voted
unanimously to-day in favor Of holding the
Panama Canal exposition in San Francisco.
The resolution was ordered reported in the
form in which It passed the House BY
vote OF s 10 the committee rejected an
amendment offered by Senator Swanson
providing for the rendezvous at Hampton
Roads of the fleets of the world and re-
ception OF foreign representatives IN Wash
lngton. Mr.. Swanson announced that he
would offer this amendment again when
the Senate ,akes up the resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
TWO TREATIES RATIFIED.

WASHINGTON. Feb. S--Two Of the treaties
negotiated at the fourth Pan-Amerlcan
Congress were ratified by the Senate TO-
day. They related to the protection OF
and inventions. patents, designs
and industrial models. All the republics
represented at the conference are parties
to them.
The nomination of George l.. Martin,
of Ohio. 10 be Judge OF the Court of Gus
toms Appeals, was confirmed.
The Senate reconsidered its action In re-
iecting the nomination of Elmer b. Colwell
10 be United States marshal for the district
of Oregon. and the nomination was with
drawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
DINNER FOR ANDREW M'LEAN.

The Cortelyou Club Of Brookiyn. gave q
complimentary d'lner for Andrew Mclean
editor OF Tile Brooklyn Citizen last
night ar its clubhouse ~ Fiatbush. Almet
II. Lstson. former presiden; Of TIT Union
League Club. was POSTMASTER Mr.. Nc
Lean was The principal SPEAKER. The others
we're Henry A. Meyer. former president Of
INC club. ex-Assemblymsn Warren ]. Lee.
r. W. Hnrichs. founder Of the Demo-
cratic League o; Brooklyn; Benjamin r.
spellman. Roy l.. McCardell OF "The New
York World" and William 6. be Witt.
former CORPORATION Counsel for Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
STOCKWEIL BILL WILL PASS
Governor Harmon Sure of Enactment
Of Direct Election Of Senator's Law

Columbus. Ohio Feb. S.-The several con-
ferences which Governor Harmon has been
holding with state Senators for the last two
days have assured him, ne says that the
stockwell bill TO provide the Oregon sys-
TEN OF naming United States Senators will
pass, lie began these yesterday morning
re has secured all the Democratic Sen
stors except four. and expects TO have these
lined up within the next few days He
ssys that If it is necessary. he will 20 be-
fore 3 caucus Of the Democrats and urge
them 70 support The bill. This provides for
-he election OF Senators by direct vote, and
me reflection OF this vote 81 the members
of the Legislature. who will then cast their
ballots for the men whom they have been
told their people want
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
TO STOP PELAGlC SEALING
President SENDS Treaty with
Great Britain to Senate

Washington. Teo. &-Pres.d.nt Taft Ia,
obtained the assent Of the maritime power,
whose subjects arc engaged in the seal ash.
cries TO an agreement for the regulation q,
those fisheries which is calculated to re-
plenish the seal herd IN oering sea
The Senate to-day received the draft .,
treaty negotiated with Grea' Britain, N,
effect Of which. II ratified. will be 70 ,.on
sealing In Berlng Sea for an lnlefnnA
time. or until the herd shall be restored 70
its original number. This convention is IA
forerunner Of others to be made with Rus.
sla and Japan for the protection q seal
NE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
NEW PRESIDENT OF ARMS CO.

New Haven, Feb. s.-The resignation Of
Thomas q. Bennett IS president OF the
winchester Repeating Arms Company, 4
place he has held for many years was ae-
cepted at the annual meeting o. the cor
,,ice-nresident. was chosen 20 succeed him,
Mr. Bennett taking the new Office Of con.
siilting director The retiring presiden,
has been IN poor health for some time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
TREASURY UPHOLDs LOEB
Dismissal OF -Four Custom House EN-.
ployes Approved.

Washington, Feb, s.-The removal Of four
employees OF The New York Custom House
who were .hsrged with being implicated in
the sugar frauds was approved by the
Treasury Department to-day. The men are
Franklin - Davis and Malcom S Myer,
inspectors. and Martin Skaiz and William
J Walsh, assistant wci.hers Collector
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
Would Abolish Circuit Courts.

The bill codifyins and amending the laws
relating 20 the judiciary, which has been
under consideration for several sessions,
was passed with final tilt between SeDa-
tor Hepburn, who has devoted himself as
t!duously TO the measure, and Senator Bris-
TOW, who objcc.ed 70 an amendment provid-
ng for an increase in judicial salaries.
senator Hcyburn suggested, in response 10
tho query Of the Kansas Senator whether
any other similar legislation has been in
corporated in the bill that II Mr.. Brstow
had awaited himself Of the information laid
on his desk and devoted his time to legis-
lstion. he would not DC obliged TO ask the
question.
In the main the bill merely re-enacts ex-
suing statutes, but # makes one iinpor-
tsnt change. consisting Of the consolidation
Of the circuit and district courts Of the
United States The circuit courts are
abolished and their business is tranferred
70 the district courts
Senator Percy. Of Mississippi spoke on
the proposed resolution amending the
Consultation 20 provide for direct elections
He declared himself in favor OF the amend
nent. saying that tie South had no desire
70 stir NJ the question Of DISTINGUISHING
The negro. which. nc held. was not the
effect o. the amendment. The South would
prefer tho defeat Of the resolution n
amended as Senator sutherland. of Utah.
has proposed, so as TO place control Of
such elections in tho hands Of Congress.
Mr. Percy said.
Senator Lodge introduced as o substi-
tute for the Senate bill which has been
fayorsolv reported The House bill passed
yesterday providing for the purchase Of
embassies and legations abroad This
measure will be called up AZ the first op-
portunity.