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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-11
STATE HAS MADE
OUT STRONG CASE
Fate of Lee Wood and Tommic
Thurman Will Be in Hands
Of Jury To-Day.
Ispeclaito The mes-Dispatoh.

Rustburg. Va. July Io.=The Com
nonwealth rested its case this af-
ternoon. and argument was begun be-
fore the jury In the case of Lee Wood
and Tommle Thurman. cha Fged with
the murder OF u. 5. ScrugEs at nell
Bend. March %.
When court adjourned at O'Clock.
Commonwealth Attorney Light had
concluded his argument. having sum
med up the strong case OF circum-
stantial evidence which was accumu-
lated yesterday and greatly strength
cned to-day. The Commonwealth
fixed tho hour OF ScruEgss deaIh at
near l o'clock. March %. by four wit
ncsses who heard three pistol anots at
the barn at that time They also cs-
tahlishcd the fact that ScrugEs. shout
thirty minutes before that time. left
the Thurman home. where he had taxi
en- dinner. accompanied by the boys.
According to tho allh offered by
brothers and sisters OF the two ac-
cused men. thcy appeared al the
home OF married brother between
one and two miles distant. somewhere
between . and 2.30 o'clock
The commemorative attorney, In
his argument before the jury, de-
manded to know whero the two lads
were during that time. emphasizing
the fact that they had plenty of time
to have gone from tho scene oi the
crime 10 their brothers nome. accord
ing to the attempted alibi even ii It
were absolutely true Jim Baylus, a
witness who took dinner at tho Thur
man homo on the fatal SATURDAY. stat
efi that old man Thurman did not
put his ovcrcoat on scruggs. Thur
man was grillcd when on the stand
by Attorney STROBE. and was trapped
in a number OF statement he had
made following the killing. His tes
timony hurt his two cops as did that
Of Baylus. who though friend.
mainteined that the two lads left
the Thurman home with sczugss a
short time before / o'clock
The two defendants We're not placed
on the stand Attorneys Murrell and
Drysdale will argue their cases be-
ginning at $50 in the morning, ana
Aubrey Strobe will conclude for the
Commonwealth. The jury will likely
get the case before noon tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-11
THIRD TRIAL ENDS
WITH HUNG JURY
Believed George Anderson
Never Will Be Convicted in
Stafford County.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

/ tSpttldl "
! fredericksburg. Va, July 1O.-The
third trial OF George Anderson in the
Circuit Court OF Stafford county for
stealing n horse in July. 1910. re-
suited last night In a hung jury. the
two preceding trials having ended in
the same way. Anderson was ad-
mitted to bail. and the trial VIII come
up again at another term OF the court
Ii is believed by many that IT Will be
impossible 10 convict Anderson in the
county.
William H. stonregan, son Of Mrs.
Augusta Stoffregan. of this city. left
here about twenty years ago and went
to Chicago. He has been remarkably
successful in business there Eight
years ago he purchased u piece OF
property for $4,000. and has Just
, closed a contract for ninety nine
year lease of tho property. with an
average rental OF s4.SS5 per year
which represents valuation OF
$4,000
G. l. Tyson OF stafford county. near
this city. has gone to Panama to ac-
cept position as electrical engineer
in connection with the work OF the
government on the Panama Canal.
At meeting of the board of di-
rectors OF the Upper Rappahannock
Telegraph and Telephone Company.
In conjunction with Il meeting of the
Underwater Telephone Company. held
here tho sale OF the Rappahannocls
CompanY's line to the Underwater Com
will hereafter be under the control OF
the Underwater Company OF which H.
T. Hutcheson. OF Gloucester. is man
niger The sale was made on tho
basis of $3.50 per share The par
value OF the stock was $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-11
VOTE NOT REACHED
IN LORINER CASE
(Continued From Il.st Iase.l


had been paid from the jackpot fund in
the interest OF legislation.
Through whom did he re. his
nioneye DID be get IL from Lee OMEN
Brown. Lorimer's friend?' asked Mr.
Smith
Possibly" admitted Mr.. Jones.
Mr.. Smith charged that the scurry-
ins among the Jackpot crowd had been
ooinoident with the investigation into
the Lorimer election.
why did they do IT, he asked.
Mr. Jones contended that such a
course was natural In view Of the gem
eral guilt Of the men and their fear
az exposure But Mr. Smith would
not agree to this. re charged that I
was the most convenient whip that
Brown had had n forcing the election
Of Senator Air. Smith expressed
the opinion that the case OF Mrs Hen
ming against MI Funk mad been insti-
tuted 10 affect the case lie thought +,
had been Intended TO Influence Wit
Iess
DO you think It affected the opin-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-11
References TO Perjury.

references TO perjury in connection
with the Lorimer case brought out a
vigorous statement from Senator Jones.
The case against Senator Lorimer is
based upon and buttressed with forE-
cry" nc said
He declared members of the Illinois
Legislature had seized upon an oppor-
tunlty to procure Immunity from pro-
secution Tor bribery by connecting
Senator Lorimer with illegal acts in
connection with the election AS an
evidence or this ne declared those
charged with or who had admitted re-
ceiving money for legislation IN H.
iinois We're still free from prosecution
in that state
Mr. Jones expressed the opinion that
the money distributed by Browne had
been contributed by the liquor men.
IIhat was the most active interest at
Springfield, and Browne was consid-
cred the representative of the quor
men in tho Leglslature.'
is there any evidence to support
that theory asked Senator Reed.
1T is based much on the same tneorv
that Is pursued by Senator Lorimer's
opponents in connecting him with the
case Nh. Jones replied There is
10 positive evidence. but from tho re-
cord IL Is the most probable theory as
10 where the money came from"
Isn't It just as reasonable TO sun
pose that the corruption fund was used
To- elect Lorlmer As to influence leg $
lation Senator Pomerene asked
II do not think So" replied the
speaker. Mr. Lorimer was q candi-
date only about ten days before his
election and there was 10 one at
Springfield in mis- behalf 1t was a
Legislative fund. and there is nothing
IN the record to indicate that the
money was for any other purpose"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-11
MONTAGUE TO SPEAK
Candidates VIII Address Lee Ward
DemocrntIc Clnb ro-MorroM Might.

Ex-Governor a. ] Montague VIII
open his campaign in tho city to-mor-
row night with an address before tho
Lee Ward Democratic Club IN Frater-
nifty Han. 2l5 West Broad Street 1t
is expected that nearly the entire
membership OF the club, which num-
present. and the public generally is IN
vited 20 attend. The hall. which has
recently been improved. is now well
ventilated and has been equipped vita
electric fans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-11
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

Ugh TIDE:
Morning ....1:1o
Evening ....1:34
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|ODD FELLOWS PAY
 TRIBUTE 10 DEAD
ANNUAY MEMORIAL. DAY EXER- SlSES HELD SUNDAY AND MANY GRAVES WERE
 DECORATED.
Rev. \. K. Williams, Prominent Little Rock Minister, Delivered EIo- uuent AddrcSs-Large
 Crowd at Cemetery.

More than one hundred members of Jefferson Lodge, No. 224 l. 0. 9. F., many of their friends and the Rebekahs, ladies auxiliary to the Odd Fellows, were at Bellwood cemetery Sunday afternoon to celebrate the annual memorial day services con- ducted by the ol der. The program for the exercises was we'll a1rangeG and successfully carried out.
 A line of march was formed It tne memetery gate and the process.cE Wonded it's way to the lot where de- ceased members of the local lodge lie in their last long sleep. The ex- erclses were vly brief and after plac- ing many pretty flowers on the graves in the lodge lot and on th= graves of other members buried in other parts of the cemete Y, Rev. A.. K. Williams, of Little Rock, the or ator for the occasion, was introduced by Past Guard A. H. Rowell.
 Rev. Williams is fine speaker and his address was moss eloquent one. He paid fine tribute to the de- ceased members and tonche,l upon the great spirit of fraternalish Waich Is becoming more manif ,3l in all na- t'onH and which is folly ca red out by the Odd Wellows lodge, one of the largest fraternal orders in ehe Unised States. A song oy tl/ lodge and prayer by Chaplain G. II. Martin, closed the exercises.
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her of the sixth race at odds of S947 to Sl today with only three persons holding tickets on him. One of these was messenger boy. He had two winning tickets and when the cashier hand him $3,771 he refused to leave the track without police protection The guard was furnished and he char tered a street car to convey his win nings back to Cincinnati. The other two tickets were held by Jewish paWnbrokers from the Ohio side of the river. The owner of the horse, Rotert McMillan, bet on another horse to win. This is the longest odds ever recorded against winning horse on the American turf
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CELEBRATES JUBILEE
 IN TEXARKANA

Texarkana, June 17.-Catholics on both sides of this city united today in the ceremonies incident to the cele- bration of the jubilee of the ordina- tion to the priesthood of Rev. J. H. Boyle, pastor of St. Edwards Church for the past six years. Previous to coming to Texarkana Father Boyle served two years at Little Rock, and at several other Arkansas points. The ceremonies began this morning with a solemn high mass, celebrated by Fa- ther Boyle, who was assisted by a number of visiting priests. The Ave Maria" was sung by Mrs. J. A. Pom drom as an offertory. Following the mass a public reception was held at St. Edwards Hall, and at 1:3O the jubilarian and visiting priests were guests of honor at dinner served by Texarkana Catholics. This after noon the visitors are being shown about Texarkana by members of the St. Edwards ,congregattdn. sfrs E
 fft93fiAtf taI .5tsi I<.sfs Tf s5N1a'faj z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18

Miss Gene Boni and Mss Mar r.A"e, of Gillette, ore in the city vls- ,is. IFS. c. N. 31L4'.
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SCHOOL TEACHERS
 ELECT OFFICERS
GuilfOrd James Made President of
 Randolph County Association.

Pocahontas, June 1.-The Ran dolph County Teachers Association hela it's annual business meeting at the high school building. The follow ing officers were elected:- Glu.ford James, president; w. H. Philipps, vice-president and Miss Elsie Poynor, secretary-treasurer. Miss Frankie, Dulall, Mrs. Tlvie Stubblefield and w. H. Phipps were appointed as a committee to draft resolutions c. respect to those teachers of the county who had died turing the past year.
 At the reading circle section of the association, the work was more thor oughly organized. In addition to tie regular county manager of the circle there will be suborganizdt:ons over the county. The following are the districts with the managers and secretaries of each: Pocahontas, w. H. Phipps, Miss Gladys Ellis; May hard, R. J. M. Wyatt and Miss Elsie Poyncr; B'ggers, L. E. Johnson and Miss Vera Maynard; Ravendcn Springs, Eugene Thompson and Miss Frankie Duvall; Warm Springs, Jim King and Miss Myrtle Stubblefield These local circles will hold regular meetings and wiN do the work of the circle, subject, however, to the coun. ty body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
DON'T GET RUN DOWN,

Weak and miserable. If you have pains, Dizziness, Nervousness, Pains in the back, and feel tired all over, get a package of Mother Gray's Aro- matie- Leaf. tl.c pleasant herb cure Ii never fails. We I've many testi- monials from grateful ,eople who rave used this wonderful remedy. As regulator It has no equal. Ask for Mother rays Aromatic Leaf at Drug eists or sent by radil for t cts Sam- pie FREE, Addr=s,;. tLe Motter Gray lCo., LeRoy, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
MAKE REPAIRS OR
 FORFEIT BOND Pine Bluff Natural Gas Company Must Re
 pair Streets
WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS
committee Will Also In,estieatc Al. leged Ex0rbitant Rates Charged
 P. Light Company

All the public service corporations operating in the city came in for their share of condemnation at the regular meeting of the City Council last night and caustic resolutions were passed which will affect the Pine Bluff Natural Gas Company and the Pine Bluff Company.
 Alderman Veil brought up the mat ter of rates for electric lights, stat Ing that the consumers in this city We're paying more for this service than those of other cities the same size, and to bear out his remarks he read a petition from a number of prominent citizens requesting the council to investigate the matter and II possible reduce the rates, making them equal to those charged ill other cities. A motion by MT. Veil to ap- point a committee to investigate the matter thoroughly, even as to going over the company's books, was pas sed and Mayor Jordan appointed AL dermen Veil, and Howell as tn, committee.
 That the Pine Bluff Natural Gas Company will have to get busy or forfeit its bond may be drawn from the fact that a motion made by AL derman Wolff, and passed unani- mously, will force the company to repair all paved streets which it has torn up for laying mains. The com- pany must begin work within six days and the repairs must be com pleted within fifteen days. MT. Wolff said that the council had been too lenient ,a1Hl favored lftbres dfast't ac- ton.
 An ordinance fathered Dy Mayor Jordan which requires a recording of all births deaths and other vital statistics, was read but no action taken as several changes were neces- sary. The matter will be taken up at the next meeting. All tn members favored such an ordinance, several saying it was something that should have been passed long ago.
 The movement for a city park was gwen impetus by Alderman R. G. Johnson and at his recommendation approved by the council, the ceme- tery committee and Mayor Jordan will investigate and make a report at the next meeting. Alderman Johnson favored using part of the cemetery addition, which covers 120 acres, for city park. It is probable that the ladies of the City Beautiful Club will also take an active part in the agita- tion for the park.
 An ordinance was passed assessing the cost of improvement in District No. 2S, (West Fifth avenue) which is soon to be re-paved, at $50 per lot.
 Major H. A. Mccoy and M. D. Bloom, representing a number of property owners in the twelve hun dred block on West Fifth, appeared before the council and requested that permission be given to lay concrete sidewalks which would not make it necessary to remove several beautiful shade trees. Their request was granted.
 At the recommendation of City In- spector A. R. Taylor, the 2oard of Public Affairs was Instructed to ad- vertise for bids for installing gas for illumination in the city hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
NEW LODGE ENTERS STATE.

Forrest City, June 1.-The first lodge of the Royal Highlanders in the State of Arkansas was organized yes- terday evening by the institution of Dumbarton Castle No. 718 at Madi- son, Ark The mystery and ritualistic work was in the hands of w. J. Ma tice. Officers were elected as follows: L. A. Lashus, past illustrious. protec- tor; w. J. Mattice, illustrious pro- tector; Eldridge Butler, chief councl, Tor; Mrs. w. J. Mattice, evangei; Sterling Ruff, first worthy censor; Horace Koenig. second worthy cen sor; Georgia Wilgus, chief spearman; Daisy Rogers, chef archer; William Hendrixon, guide; Lorena Mattice, herald; Sam Posey, warden; Ed Tu- ley, sentry; N R. McFall, s. Ander- son and Hull z panagsrs;; sDr.sR. D. England, physical examiner.
 Mrs. W. V. Hut spent Sunday visiting friends in Little Rock,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
100000 OOOOO OOOOO 900
 AMERICAN LEAGUE. O b00O00 0OOOO OOOOO 900

BATTERI ES-Walsh and Kul Hall and Cady. Only one game scheduled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures Kid"e" and bladder troubles, removing gra- vel, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu- lari,ies of the kidneys and bladder of both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If nos sold by your druggists, will be sen
 by mail on receipt of $1.OO. One small bottle is two months treat mert and seldom fails to perfect d cure. Send for testimonials from this and other states. E. w. Hall
 2S2O Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Soio by druggists. 1o-Ao-.'
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ADJUSTMENTS l///%///>%/|>
At the OrUIleO.

Kennedy and Melrose, in an aero battle act, are the headliners on the bill at the Orpheo this week. Both are good in their line and one, in the comedy work, makes some of the most terrifying falls, but is never in- jured. Lucy Tonge, the little girl with the big voice is the other attrac- ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
Henry Marx ys. Graphics.

I7-. ! @'V"'v 4HUH zN ' Ss VIUViIIVNs
 me Henry Marx and the Graphics, |Oly League pennant chasers, will be ue opposing teams at Forest Park
 uls afternoon providing Jupitor |fluvlus doesn't interfere. While the |ulaphlcs have lost every game play
 M they put up pretty game against ue Dreyfus aggregation last Satur-
 uay, losing by one or two errors at
 Vrlecal times, and it is expected that 'me game today will be good one
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18

Mrs. W. V. Hut spent Sunday visiting friends in Little Rock,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
PASSENGER BOY WON
 ON 947 TO 1 SHOT
Ouiy Three Persons Held Winning Tlckets-Boy Cashed in Two
 Tickets For $3,771.

<. la'ohla, Ky, June 17,.-Wishing 'As' castoff from Rome Respress
 0' gaiioped down to the wire, win
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
100000 10000 900 SOUTHERN LEAGUE. O
 100000 OOOOO OOOOO 900

New Orleans, ,; Montgomery, 2. ' Birmingham, 3; Mobile, 0. Atlanta, 9; Nashville, ? (first game) Atlanta, i; Nashville, 8 (seconi game)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-18
|oOOooO OOOOO 900 NATIONAL LEAGUE. o
 |nOOOO OOOOO 900

BATTERI RS-Dixon : and King;
 Euggs and Mclean. (second game)
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HOTEL DIRECTORY

 WHAYNE HOTEL Special attention given commercial
 men.
 RiSon, Ark. KINGSLAND HOTEL F. M. Knickerbocker, Prop. Kingsland, Ark. NEW HOTEL KILGORE. Up-tO-date Modern Hotel Rates $2.00 and ID. ". M sCarraway, Mir. Fordyce, Ark THE BOGGS HOUSE Stephens. Ark. Miss Pearl Boggs. Prop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-04
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COTTON
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New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, Aug. 8.-Cotton--Fu- lures opened steady at decline of II Wl4 points in sympathy with the l slump Ill the New York market. The early trading was active and heavy in volume for a Saturday and considers. Ing that the Liverpool market twas closed for two business days The weather map was called favorable, as considerable rain was indicated west of the Mississippi river. Longs sold freely and short selling also was in evidence. The market was stead led, however, by the profit-taking op- erations of sellers of the last few days At the end of the first half hour prices were 14@15 points under yesterdays close.
 Futures opened steady. August, 12.76c; September, 12.7Oc bid; Octo- Der, 1266c asked; December, 12.67+ 12.6Sc; January, 12.69@12 roc; March, 12.S0c bid; May, 12.S9@1291c.
 The market had weak undertone all the morOning. Selling was steady when the rumor went out that new bear pool had been formed among several powerful operators. All the support the market had came from the ooJ iAAo oA SO'SAo DS oilOl lo WHO WdHI- ed to realize profits over the week end. There was next to no buying for long account. Reports from many points in Texas, Oklahoma and Ark ansas told of rains which caused bear lsh predictions concerning the yield in those sections. At the lowest of the morning prices were 26 points under yesterdays last quotations
 Futures closed easy at net decline of 26@2S points.
 New York Cotton.
 New York, Aug 3-Cotton opened weak at decline of 27 points and sold 20@29 points net lower during the early trading under renewal of general liquidation and local bear pressure. The market made new low ground for the movement At the decline, however, there was enough change to rally the market or , points from the lowest fluctuations during the middle of the morning were nervous and irregular. Futures opened weak. January, 12.49c bid; February, 12.59@126Oc; March, 12.5G@12.57c; May, 12.70@ 12.73c; August, 124O@12.42c; Septem- Der, 12.45@12.46c; October, 12.62c of fefed; December, 1260c bid. The market closed steady at a net decline of 22@26 points.
 Cotton futures closed steady.
 Memphis Cotton. Memphis, Aug. 3.-Cotton-Spot steady, 1-4c down. Middling, 13 1-2c.
 Memphis d,OttOnseed Products.
 Memphis, Aug. 3.-Cottonseed prod ucts: Prime basis oil, 5.33@5.34c; meal, $26.5o@27.o0 per ton; linters, 1-2@4c per pound.
 New York Spot Cotton.
 New York, Aug 3.-Coiton-Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 12.90c; middling gulf, 13.15c. Sales, AZ bales.
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Indian Killed on Track.

Near Rochelle, Ill.,, an Indian went to sleep on railroad track and was killed by the fast express. He paid for his carelessness with his life. Off, ten it's that way when people neglect coughs and colds. Don't risk your life when prompt use of Dr. Kings New Discovery will cure them and so prevent a dangerous throat or lung trouble. "It completely cured me, in a short time, of terrible cough that followed a severe attack of Grip" writes J., R. Watts, Floydada, Tex, "and I regained 15 pounds in weight that I had lost Quick, safe, relia- ble and guaranteed. 50c and $1.O0. Trial bottle free at all druggists.
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HUSBAND AND AFFINITY
 IN SHOTGUN DUEL
BOTH WERE WOUNDED AND ONE
 OF THEM SURRENDERS TO LOCAL OFFICERS
J. O.. Beaver In Hospital and Jim Matthews Believed To Be Seri-
 Ously Wounded.

With his face and body perpOrated with birdshot. J. o. Beaver arrived in Pine Bluff yesterday morning from Almyra. Ark, and surrendered to the local authorities for shooting Henry Hill, at Crockett's Bluff, in Arkan- sas, that morning about 2:30 o'clock. He is in the county jail awaiting the arrival of the Arkansas county sheriff who has wired to hold him Beaver claims that he shot Hill after he had been fired upon and wounded by Hill CT his brother-in-laW, I'm Matthews. -
 The Arkansas county authorities when notified of Beavers presence III this city stated that they knew noth- ing of the shooting but would inves- tigate.
 Beaver declared yesterday that Hill had induced Mrs. Beaver to leave him which she did. taking the young est of their three children with her. The deserted husband went to Hlilss home late Friday night to get the child and says when he approached the house either Hill or Matthews fred a load of birdshot at him. lie returned the fire, the charge ol buckshot striking Hill in the abdo- men. Beaver said that he thought Hill was seriously wounded and per haps dead.
 Beaver says that he came to Pine Bluff several days ago and secured a position. He says he telephened his, wife tc come to this c'ty and keep fy I x z !