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New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, July -Cotton-Fu- lures opered steady at an advance Of 4@5 points on good cables and an un- favorable weather map Conditions over the belt underwent Title or no change over Sunday Dsy weather continued in the western belt and showers fell in the east. Immediate ly after the call the prices stood 306 points up. The forecast of unsettled weather for Oklahoma and East Tex as started selling wave and at the end of the first half hour of business prices were 4 points under Saturdays close on the trading months.
 Futures opened steady. January, 12.66c. bid: March, 1276@12.7Sc; May, 12.S0@12.90; July. 1311c bid; August, 1296c Septemper, 1273@12.- 75c; October. 1260c bid; December, 12.62@12.63c.
 The eastern belt forecast of show CTS was supper to the market as it caused covering movement among the early sellers of the morning. Prices recovered until they were on level with Saturdays final quota tions. Gossip said that laling bull interests were selling considerable cotton, which made smaller trades on the long side wary. The first bale of the new crop to be received here came in this morning and was sold at quotations of 27c pound. This was of course, a sentimental" transac- tion and had no influence On the market. At noon prices were 4@5 points under Saturdays close on the active months.
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= t AT THE HOTELS E + | < .s++*+*+++++**%+, < +*

AT THE JEFFERSON-S. D. Bond Memphis J. w. Stelle, New York; A Mcsely, St. Louis; G. NJ. Learns Louisville; T. F. Pearce. New Or. leans; w. R. Adcock, Little Rock; H. k. Hrwma, New Orleans; H. Scull Little Rock; R. c. Campbell, Louis vile; E. A. Reichardt, Little Rock B. K. Brown, Memphis; J. L. Smith Louisville; J. E. Willoughford, Kan sas City; J. H. Heating, St. Louls; r. w. Underwood, Little Rock; B. J Nanny, St. Louis; M. V. Wilsons Lit tie Rock; R. E. Ryan, St. Louis.
 AT THE ARLINGTON-J. T. Jones Newsport: J. R. Burnett, St. Louis J. T. w Weids, Clio; c. B. Anderson Prescott; S. c. Smith, Little Rock; Mrs. l.. Glass. Little Rock; Miss Mary Hlll. Little Rock; R. J. Gloge. Little Rock; J. E. Wight, Laport, Ind: J. E. Albright, New York Boone Hinkle Little Rock; A. Davidson, Camden; 1; J. F. Stewart, Camden; T. D. William son, Fl Dorado; c. Halliburton, Little Rock; N. Grass, Birmingham; E. c. Lanto, Detroit: G. F. Hill, Cornith, Miss; l.. Mariotte, St. Louis.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
stipation.

Public notice is hereby given that petitions purporting to be sighed by a majority in numbers, acreage and value of the holders of real property within the Jefferson County Bridge District are now filed with the Board of Directors in pursuance of the terms of the Act Of the General As sembly of the State of Arkansas ap- proved April "A, 1911. same being Act No. 214 as now appears in the print ed Special Acts of Arkansas at page 603 ct sea- hereby set as the day and place for the hearing upon said pe- titions as provided in said Act,
 TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1912. at the Assembly Hall of the Chamber Of Commerce, of the City of Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, same being rooms No. 609, 61O and Gil of the Citizens Bank Building, stuat- ed at Second Avenue and Pine street of said City of Pine Bluff, and at such place and time herein designated at the hour of ten o'clock a. m., the Board of Directors of Jefferson Coun- ty Bridge District will examine the petitions filed and examine the coun- ty assessment of real property with in said district, and for the purpose of said hearing may adjourn from day to day or from time to time until said hearing is completed. At said hearing any land owner in the dis l trict may be heard and evidence talk en in such manner as the said l Board of Directors may deem shown by the last county assessment 1 of the land within said district, to the end that said Beard of Directors may determine and make and declare its findings as to whether or not said petitions are signed by ma- jority either in number, or in acre age, or in value of the holders of real property within the district, as shown by the last county assessment, as provided in said Act.
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, wit ness our hands this July 2nd, 1912.
 w. D. Hearn,
 B. B. Bloom,
 A. w. Nunn,
 l F. G. Smart,
 '' Frank Tomlinson,
 B. A. Howell,
 P. P. Byrd.
 Board of Direc. ors of Jefferson Cour-y Bridge District. 73-19:
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GRAPHIC NIGHT
 AT FOREST PARK
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO BE GUESTS OF THE
 GRAPHIC.
Special Privileges For Those Who Go To the Summer Amuse.
 ment Place.

The Graphic is going to give the little folks and the big folks too, an other big night at Forest Park. It is preparing to be the host for Pine Bluffians on Wednesday night at Pine Bluffs popular summer amuse- ment place. This paper has made all arrangements with General Manager George T. Davis, for the special priv i1eges and 1t hopes to bring out even larger crowd than went out to the Park, under Graphic's auspices last year, and at that time nearly three thousand men, women and children enjoyed the evening there.
 The Graphic has made arrange ments to entertain the public at half plice at Forest Park Thursday n'ght and Manager B. c. Fowles, of the Pine Bluff Company, will make a special effort to mainta:n Il a schedule on the Forest Park line that will be satisfactory to residents of every SocllOn or the GUY.
 On Wednesday night-Graphic night-the Graphic coupons will be honored at the Merry-Go-Round, the Figure Eight and the Skating Rink. Electric fans will be placed in the Rink, for the comfort O fthe skaters. Two rides will be given on the Merry-Go-Round for ) cents, two rides on the Figure Eight for five cents and an entire evening at the Skating Rink for fifteen cents, the usual price being twenty-five cents. The usual charge for rides on the Merry-Go-Round and the Figure Eight is five cents, but by presenting coupon clipped from the Graphic special privileges will be g ven pat rons at all three amusement places. The Graphic management inaugu- rated Graphic Night several years ago and each year it has successfully car ried out the annual event. This year many new features have been added at the park and the attendance prom ises to be much larger than that of any previous year. Don't forget the night-Wednesday night of the com ing week.
 The following coupons will be hon. ored at Forest Park on that evening:
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There is more Catarrh in this sec ticn of the country than all other di- seases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be ln- curable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incur able. Science has proven CatalTh to be constitutional disease and there- fore requires constitutional treat ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, maliu- factured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, To- ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the. market. It is taken in- ternaily in doses from two drops to teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dol lars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: J. F. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
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New York Cahtan

New York, July 15-Cotton opened steady at an advance of 5@1O points, with most of the active deliveries making new high records fer the movement on covering by Saturdays sellers and fresh buying inspired by 'Iirm cables and prospects for contin- ned showers in the eastern belt. There was heavy realizing at the initial
 figure and prices eased off 7@9 < points from the best during the first nall hour. Later the market rallied to about the opening figures on re- newed coverin or fresh local buying.
 After the recovery to about the open'ns prices the market seemed to De somewhat nervons and unsettled
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What Makes a Woman?

One hundred and twenty pounds,
 more CT less, of bone and muscle don't make woman. It's. a good
 foundation. Put into it health and s rength and she may rule a king dom. But that's just what Electric B.tters give her. Thousands bless them for overcoming fainting and dizzy spells and for dispelling weak ness, nervousness, backache and tired, listless. worn out feeling. 'Electric Bitters have done me a world of good,' writes Eliza Pool,
 Depew, Okla., "and I thank you, with all my heart, for making such good medicine" Only soc. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16

ciety belle, the doless dude and .the selfish seeker of happiness. z4fi =
 Prof. May is an excellent talker and possesses that peculiar charm of Southern oratory which is so seldom found in tn s day of rush and hustle. He handled his theme we'll, and held his audience from start to finish. He would be credit to the chautauqua circuit, is the opinion of many who heard him.-Erie CKansas) Da ly Sentinel.
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THE ALTRUIST
 IS PURPOSE
Of Mankind Expounded by Prof.
 May Wednesday Evening.

The altruistic view of life as con- trasted with personal selfishness and the survival fthe f'test, was the theme of the lecture delivered by r. Garland May, at tn courthouse, We'd nesday evening. The subject of his disclose was "The Philosophy of Hu- man Happiness. He argued that by the mmersing of self in the we'll be- ing of his fellowmen was the only true means of attaining happiness. Tn passing he scorched the modern so-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16
Maj Car fers Vi1I Fly.

This is age of great discoveries. Progress rides on the A!-. Soon we may see Uncl: Sam's mail .arriers flying in all directions, transporting mail. People take a wonderful in- tsrest in diacovery that be~cfits them. That's why pr. Kings New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and other throat and lung diseases is the most popular medicine in America. Hlt cured me of dreadful cough" writes Mrs. J. F. Davis, Stickney Corner, Me, "after doctors treatment and all other remedies had fsiled." For coughs, colds or any other hron- chial affection its unequaled. Price 50c and $l.00. Trial bottle free at all druggists.
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SEVEN DAY ADVENTISTS
 OWNS MUCH PROPERTY

Washington, July 15-The Seventh Day Adventists number 10S,975, of which 60 per cent was in the United States and the denomination owns 242 institutions valued at approximately $11 ,000,000, of which $S,000,O30 worth is in the United States at the close of the year 1911, according to the an nual statement reports of the Advent ists made public here today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16

with the active months easing off to a shade under Saturdays close un- der Southern selling and realizing. On this the market became less active With prices holding steady and about 5 or 1 points not higher at m dday. Spot, quiet. Mdling uplands, 13.5Oc nominal.
 Futures opened steady. The range:
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Insect Bite Costs Leg.

A Boston man lost his leg from the bite of an insect two years before. To avert such calamities from stings and bites Of insects use Bucklen's Arnica Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. Heals buns. boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises. Only 25 cents at all druggists.
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CUMMINS-GALLION

Rison, July 15-Miss Fife Cum mings and Earnest Gallion both of near this place were quietly married at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. l.. Cumm'ns, Sunday evening at 2 o'clock. They will make their future home in Rison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16

Why go to Mineral Wells whe1 you can get the same results at home by drinking condensed mineral water and crystals from Mineral Wells Texas. Phone 1921. w. c. Jones, Aegent. S-1Slm
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Memphis Cottonseed Products,

Memphis, July 15-Cottonsae prod uts; Prime basis oil, 5.S3@5S7c; meal $27 per ten; l'nters, 1-2@4c per pound.
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The above coupon and fifteen cents entities the holder to one pair of skates fer the evening at the Forest Park Skating Rink
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16

John Bloom and John F. Ruther- ford Jr., spent Sunday in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16
Memphis Cotton,

Memphis, July 15-Spat steady and unchanged. Middling, 12 3-Sc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16

The above coupon and five cents entities the holder to two rides on the Merry-Go-Round at Forest Park
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16

The above coupon and i've cents entities the holder to two rides on the Figure Eight
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-16
This Coupon Is Good For 
 CENTS On Merry.GO.ROund

** * * * $ * * m * #* *
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10 CENTS

T* * * * * * * "
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
DonaIdsonvilIe Lands r. P. A. Con-
vention.

Donoldsonville is to have the dis
tinction and pleasure of entertaining
The 1o13cconvention OF the Louisiana
Division. Travellers Protective Asso-
citation. The selection of this city as
the next meeting place of the associa-
ton was made at the annual conven-
lion held in Alexandra last week, the
invitation to the travellers to visit
Donaldsonville having been extended
by Henry Meter, who attended the
convention as the representative Of
Post 7. Besides being chosen as the
1913 meeting place, Donaldsonyille
was further honored by the election
Of Mr.. Meter as one of the vice
presidents of the association for the
ensuing year.
The travelling men are among Lou
lsiana's most worthy and public
spirited citizens, and the opportunity
Of entertaining them on the occa-
sion of their next yearly gathering
is pleasant privilege which this COM
nunity is glad to welcome.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11

der that many people believed the
leyee had broken and rushed to
places of safety.
The incident demonstrates the high
tension under which the people are
living while the river situation is SO
alarming, and shows the necessity
for making adequate preparations to
meet such an emergency more ca
pably should one. occur again.
Messrs. E. S. Berot, Frank Man
die, Julius Folse, Kenner Leblanc
and Peter WE'LL, owners Of gasoline
launches, left here yesterday witt.
their boats for the scene of the
Torras crevasse, having been en-
ployed by the government to assist
in the work of rescuing people re-
siding in the interior of Pointe Cou-
pee and other parishes where lands
have been inundated by the water
from the creyasse. The launches were
lifted out Of the river at the coal
tipple of the West Kentucky Coal
Company. by means of a sling, and
were loaded on to T. and P. flat
cars which had been run out to the
edge of the tipple. The owners of the
boats, who will operate them in the
rescue work, expect to be occupied
at this task for a period of at least
two weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
New Band Stand Dedicated.

The artistic band-stand erected in
Louisiana Square BY the Woman's
Civic League was used for the first
cine last Sunday afternoon, when a
concert was given by the crack Will
liams Brass Band Of this city. I'M
der the leadership Of Claiborne Wit
Jams "A large crowd was present,
and the program W az greatly enjoyed.
Concerts will be given by the Will
Jams band one evening each week
throughout the summer, and the en-
tertainments promise to prove very
popular.
Louisiana Square, with its closely
trimmed lawns, paved walks, comfor-
table iron benches and flowing foun-
tain, is pleasant spot in the after
Moons and is frequented by many
ladies and children, the latter es-
oecially finding the big playground
an ideal resort after school hours.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
Catholic Fair Postponed.

me annual fair for the benefit OF
,he Cathollc church, which was to
AVE oeen given May Is, 26 and II,
aas oeen postponed Indefinitely, ow-
ing to the unsettled conditions.
caused by the high water. The en-
ornament will take place later In
me summer, and due announcement
ot the new dates selected will be
made through the medium of the
press.
me Buick touring car to be ratified
lor the benefit of the fair has ar
rlved and is On exhibition at the
Donaldsonville garage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
Vegetables and Poultry.

am prepared to furnish, in any
a at,l desired. choice, fresh veg
s OF all kinds, such as lettuce,
peets' snap beans, onions. potatoes,
Lurnlps. cabbage, parsley, ETC., ali
y ene% finest varieties. Deliveries
made IN person on tuesday, Thurs
Jay and Saturday Of every week.
o1uefs given careful attention and
sn.lre satisfaction guaranteed.
! can also furnish fresh yard eggs
anu fnode Island Red chickens,
1ocks' full grown hens, and broilers.
!he patronage of the public is So
liclteo. J. S. COOKE,
Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
SteWa rt-.QuIare.

Miss Annie Oubre, youngest daugh-
Ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph F. Oubre,
Of this city, and Robert Littell Stew
art, a son of the late C. D. Stewart
Of Baton Rouge, We're married at the
Catholic presbytery at 4 O'Clock We'd
1esday morning, Rev. Joseph Mon
lizard officiating. The ceremony
vas Of a quiet and Informal nature,
md was witnessed by only the imme-
liate relatives Of The contracting
parties.
Mr.. Stewart is connected with the
firm of c. D. Stewart & Co., the
contractors who built the new Hotel
Donaldson, and it was while he was
temporarily located here during the
construction Of that building that he
net Miss 0ubre, who is one Of Don
aldsonville's prettiest5and most pop
nlar young women. IA charming TO
nance ensued. the elimination Of
which was marked Wednesday morn
ing in the formal plighting of troth
on the part Of the youthful lovers.
The happy couple left on the 8
o'clock Texas and Pacific train for
New Orleans, from whence they pro-
ceeded to Vile Platte, La. where
The groom is engaged in supervising
The construction Of The new court
house and jail being erected at that
place by the stewartfirn.
Congratulations and good wishes
are extended the neFly-wedded pair
" a host of friends, among whom
The Chief is pleased to be counted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
Fire and crevasse Alarms.

In accordance with orders issued
by Mayor Charles Maurin, it is an
nounced that hereafter the power
house whistle will not be blown
when All alarm OF fire is sounded,
out will be heard only in the event
of break in the levee This is done,
50 that everybody may be enabled to
distinguish between an alarm of fire
and one emanating from the river
front, and will continue in effect I'M
til the subsistence of the flood. In
che meantime, the fremen are mott
fled to depend entirely upon the
general fire alarm bell for warning
Of an outbreak Of fire.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
Flremen's Parade Pretermitted.

Owing to the inclemency of the
weather and the distress and uneasi-
ness caused by the flood in the Mis-
sissippi river, the annual parade and
celebration of the Donaldsonville fire
department, scheduled to take place
tomorrow, has been postponed to a
date to be announced later. This de-
cision was creached at needing OF
the fire board held last Monday
night, and met with the unanimous
approval Of the representatives Of
all five companies composing the de-
partment.
A meeting of the fire board will
be held on the fourth Sunday of the
present month to select another date
for the celebration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
Delinquent Tax Sales
STATE TAX SALES OF ENJOYABLE
PROPERTY
State of Louisiana Versus Delinquent
Tax Debtors, Parish of Ascen-
Sim.

ss8SS
I'D VIRTUE o. fHe auth orit vested:
NE tioa and
of= the state Of Louisiana. will sell
at the principal front door of the court
house in which the district court Of
said parish is. held, within the legal
hours for judicial sales, beginning at
II o'clock a. m. on
SATURDAY., JUNE IS, 1912,
and continuing on Monday and each
succeeding yad until said sales are corn
pleted all inmovable property on which
taxes are now due to the state of Lou
lsiana and parish of Ascension, to en-
force collection Of the taxes assessed
in the year 1911. together with interest
thereon from the 81 day of December,
1911, at the rate ofa$two per cent per
month, until paid, ana all costs The
name of said delinquent taxpayers, the
amount Of taxes due by each on the
assessment of said year, and the i'm
movable property assessed to each to
be offered for sale, are as follows.
to-wit:
First Police Jury Ward-AtchafaIay
Basin Levee District
Allen, Est. Sam, 75-1Oo acre,
impd, b M T., alb. By Tolivas,
bel. by Brown. Assessment
w.
Butler, Joseph P, $500 acre,
impd, NJ +, alb. by Daggs,
bel. by Dodds. Assessment,
$40. Taxes due .64
Butler, Harry, 10-100 acre, impd
b M r, alb. by Austin, bel.
by Falcon. Assessment, $50
Taxes due .................. Sill
Bujol, Mrs, Hernina, Is acres,
i1npd, b NJ T, alb by Landry,
bel. by Anthony. Assessment
$500. Taxes due. SIG. So
Cook, Henry, Sr., 2 acres impd,
b M T. alb. by AIonzo. bel. by
Cook. Assessment, $50 Taxes. 81. %
Dill, Mrs. Angelina, 1 acre, impd,
r. M r, alb. by Bernier, bel by
Melancon. Assessment. $4,000
Taxes due Observation-Disclosures. s3.55
Johnson, ]. and R. Beard 23-
100 acre, impd, M r, alb.
by Washington, rear by Irwin.
Assessment, $50. Taxes due. :. .s0.71
Landry, J. j., 1 acre, impd,r b
Nj I, alb. by Landry, bel. by
Coussou. Assessment, s2S0.O0
Taxes due OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sc IL
Robertson, Charles, innpd lot 10,
Jones tract. Assessment, $50.
Taxes due ............... $2.4e
Scott. J. W., acre, impd,
b M r, alb by Col1et, bel.
by Melancon. Assessment, $50.
Taxes due .............. s4s5
Williams, Drauzin, 25-10O acre,
ifnpd. + b NJ r, ab. by Osebin.
bel. by Norah. Assessment, $50.
Taxes due .-............. SLIT
Williams, Rachael, s acres. in1pd
y M r, ab by Josephine bel.
by Mayo. Assessment, s270 90.
Taxes due .........:......... $3.50
Id
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11

.,s monan's Civic Leaaue Of Ton
:, ille is soliciting subscriptions
ana Renas end donations Of foodstuffs
siba !, searsh apparel for the relief o.
IL III sna sufferers, and their anpeal
III nsaa1 oF the homeless refugees
Il 3 ! viii liberal response
plo y lands OF The open-hearted peo-
bntio. ta's community. The contri-
NH II are being received at the
III tb ,'sl faall and will be forwarded
mess ~ general relief committee next
lim nsqa y the 18th inst. by which
Qpsnt, ! = expected that a goodly
Mies M, q clothing and food sup
a WAl have been secured.
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SATURDAY, MAY II, 1912.


You can have your suits cleaned
and pressed while you are receiving
topsorial services, at JOHN QUERIES
Sanitary Barber Shop-the only one
N town. Prices as follows: Suit,
cleaned and pressed, 60 cents; coat,
pressed only. % cents; trousers,
pressed only, Is cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-11
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Office is hereby given to the prop
erty owners of the parish of Ascen-
sion that the listing of the property of
said parish has been completed and the
estimated valuation made therein by
the assessor in accordance with law,
the office of the assessor for inspection
and correction for the term of twenty
days, beginning on the 18th day of May,
1912. IA. A. king, Assessor