Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
FORMER PINE BLJTFFIANS OF WHOSE SECCESS WE ARE
 PROUD.
(Mrs. Ol,v yer Galbraith)

for we are glad to give our former residents all hcnor for their great achievements i'll political, profes- sional, and mo,cantile life and in a way to bask in Heir reflected glory.
 The Hen Clifton R. Breckenridge for many years 2 citizen of Pine Bluff is one of the states most dis nguished men. Mir. Breckenridge was elected as congressman to the State at large in 1883.
 He was Democrat and Tn 1890 his seat was declared vacan. by the Republicaa House, and he ran for recollection to fill she vacancy and was reelected and served as representative from the Second District until August 4, 1894, when he resigned to accept an ap- DC ntment under President Cleveland as Ambassador to Russia. While in Congress MT. Breckenridge was a member of the Ways and Means Committee and gave such diligent study to Ehe many questions relative to tariff legislation that lhe became thoroughly familiar with tn S great subject and was recognized through out the nation as an authority on all these questions, and when in the National Campaign for the Presidency the tariff was the leading issue he was called for to discuss the ques- ton before the people of number of states.
 He was man of untiring industry and great ability as well as man of sterling integrity and of gentle Christian character.
 As ambassador to Russia he repre- scented this nation with tact, dignity and ability. He was very near to President Cleveland and was highly appreciated by him as man and Statesman.
 President Mckinley appreciatin5 MT. Breckenridge's alb lity from his close association with him in Con- gross, having served on the Ways and Means Committee with Mir. Breckenridge after his return ap- pointed 1im a member of the Dawes Commission, making alottmen'.s of the Indian Lands with headquarters in Muscogee. I. T.
 He is now President of the Arkan- sas Valley Trust Co.,, of Fort Smith, He ever stands ready to take part in any public enterprises which prom .ses good to the State.
 The Hon. Frederick M Hudson on account of failing health removed 70 the east coast of Florida in Novem- ber 1900. For several years he aban- doned the practice of law and spent his time in open out door exercise until his health was fully restored He then resumed the practice of law and was soon interested in the pol :..ics of the State. He ran for the State Senate and was opposed by both the railroad and liquor interests on account of his views which they deemed antagonistic to them. He was elected, and was chosen pres ident of the Senate and distinguished himself as presiding off cer and Stasesman
 As President of that body he gave x1h scfr at iOn a,s fn be widely mentioned flor the guber- national succession to follow Cover nGr Gilchrist. Eeconizing h's super for ability as lawyer the State Railroad Commission has engaged him as their attorney, which position he accepted and with his family is now living i'll Tallahassee.
 Dr. James H. Smart after having won many diplomas began the prac- tice of medicine in this his native city, but soon left us for broader :. fields. He is now one of the leading { surgeons of Dallas, Texas, so great ! has been h success, patients come to hlm ITOM all SuIIouhuihS SooH' y
 Messrs Robert $. Truiock and II. { C. Bradford were among the pioneers ! 0f Oklahoma, and by their industry and ability succeeded in building up { a large and lucrative business iE many lines, among them ice factories, ! the first cotton compress and grain elevator in the State. Mir Truioek ! sold his holdings to MT. Bradford who is now President of the f1rss : atata Bank of Anadarko. Oklahoma. His brother MT. J. T. Bradford who ' now his psrtner looks after their many other interests MT. Robert E ,rrulock now makes his home in Nor 2 .. sa<Sx, os<aI