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The Washington times., 1906-12-03
Congress and Its Work.

Congress is here, and Washington
is once more Washington. 1t will
not be such an historic session as
that which began a year ago.
Rather, it is more likely to talk and
mark time, so far as concern
progressive policies.
But the time spent in talking will
not be wasted. 1t takes about a
fixed amount of talking to pass any
measure of Importance. Thus,
everybody is for the inheritance
tax; but there are legal phases to
be scrutinized and a devious course
10 be charted between the rocks
of Supreme Court rulings. So it is
with other measures. The billion
dollar session is with us. and the
short session can be expected to do
little aside from passing the supply
bills.
The business of Congress has
grown to appalling proportions. I'm
mense questions of policy are in
volyed in the preparation even of
appropriation bills. Great navy or
small navy? Subsidies for a mer-
chant marine, or natural develop
ment? Generosity or parsimony in
treatment of internal improve
ments? These are a few of the
questions.
Nobody can study the bill files
without being impressed that busi-
ness is far ahead of Congress, and
getting farther ahead. Right or
wrong, the Federal Government is
absorbing 10 itself new powers and
responsibilities The size of the
House and the rules of the Senate
are alike untitled for the expedition
that is necessary if Congress is not
ultimately to be swamped. There
will have to be realization of this
situation, and measures to effect
improvement. Important matters
which deserve attention and action
cannot get them except through
extraordinary pressure. If the
President applies it he is called
dictator; if he doesn't he is a
failure.
The House is too big in numbers,
and the fact that a new House
doesn't meet, in regular session, till
just about the time its members are
facing their campaigns for re-elec-
tion adds to the difficulty. Prob
ably it would help if the term were
extended to four years and the new
Congress met in two or three
months after ats election, instead of
thirteen months after. But such a
reform is a long way of. and until
the business Of legislative achieve
ment gets still further jammed at
the small end of the funnel there
viii be small chance for its adop-
tion.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
MACEDONIAN MINISTER
IN G0RSUCH PULPIT

The Rev 5. J. Shumkoff, d. D., a
minister of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. with a parish in ThessaIOnica
Macedonia, familiar TO chuTchmen as the
scene of the religious activities of St
Paul the Apostle, many centuries ago,
portrayed the sufferings of his people
under the cruel heel of the Turks
in a sermon at Gorsuch n E. Church,
yesterday morning.
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PURE FOOD EXHIBITION
OPENS THIS EVENING

The pure food exhibit will open tonight
on time at Convention Hall, as all the
work on the booths and decorations was
practically completed this morning. the
trouble over the employment of nom
union labor, IL was said, coming too late
TO interfere with the program of the pro-
moters. The charge that nonunion car
penters were employed in building a
number of the booths will be brought
before the Central Labor Union at its
meeting tonight.
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NATION NEEDS
689 MILLIONS
FISCAL YEAR
Secretary of the Treasury
Submits to Congress
His Annual Estimate
of Expenses.

Estimates OF the appropriations reQuir-
ed to run the Government for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1903, were trans
mitted TO Congress today by the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury. They reach a
grand total Of $3.50. .O2S.543. as compared
with the estimates submitted for the
present fiscal year, which amounted TO
S622, 123. l5l. This shows an apparent in
crease Of about s66. .OOO. .OO0 The actuaI
appropriations for the present year. in
cludlng deficiencies and miscellanies.
which were not estimated fo-. were.
however. $70l. .55l 800. or about 81. .OOO. 900
more than the Secretary OF the Treas
ury believes viii be necessary for next
year
How it Is Divided.
The total Is divided among the various
departments OF the Government as fol-
lows.
Legislative establishment, $5,6lS,I75.
Executive establishment $50, ,57I. $40. so.
judicial establishment. $3.50 100.
Foreign intercourse, $3254.Ol772
Military establishment, SIS. $50, ,l02 a
Naval establishment. SIl5. 444. 9J0. 80.
Indian affairs. $3.50. I6S 25.
Pensions. SIS. .242. COO.
Public works. S95. SOS. 5i0.79
Postal service deficiency, indefinite.
Miscellaneous. SIS, "a. .OSS 81.
Permanent annual appropriations $149,-
SS63
Total. S6S9 02S. 453GS.
Some Of the Items.
or these the estimates for the military
establishment show an increase of.near-
" $l0.0o0000; for the navy an Increase of
about $7,6e9.o GEO; for pensions, a decrease
of about s3.e0O. coo; and for permanent an
nual appropriations. an increase OF over
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

tet were interspersed throughout the
program, and a trombone solo. For
All Eternity was rendered BY Brother
Harry a. Stone, of the Marine Band.
The session closed by the singing Of
Nearer My God, 10 Thee" by the
quartet. lodge. and audience, accompan-
led by the band.
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CAMPBELLS TAILORING co.
PETITIONS TO CHANGE NAME

The Campbells Tailoring Company to-
day filed a petition in court asking 10
change its name to the Campbells-Ryder
Company.
Attorney E p Morey is named az
counsel for the petitioners.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
From the Standard dictionary

Missouri Republicans have started a
Presidential boom for Mr.. Cortelyou on
the theory. probably. that a man who
has occupied all the other Cabinet
chairs ought to have a turn at the head
OF the table.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

Senator Tillman might go over 10
Philadelphia and deliver his lecture on
the race problem. just to show that IT is
not so easily suppressed as THE Clans
man."
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
WASHINGTON LODGE OF ELKS
PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEPARTED
Impressive Services Attended by Large Gatherng-The
Virtues of Fraternity and Charity Expounded
by Able Speakers

Memorial services for departed broth
ers were held last evening by Washing
ton Lodge, No. Is, Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order Of Elks. and the New Ma
tiOnal Theater was packed to capacity.
Members OF the order occupied places
on the stage. The exercises opened
with a prelude. The Passing OF Ar
thur rendered by the United States
Marine Band. under direction OF Lieut.
W. II. Santelmann. AS the lodge
marched upon the stage the band play
ed the grand march from Wagner's
'Tannhauser."
In his opening address, Exalted Ruler
r. Z. Mattingly. assisted by other offi-
GERS OF the lodge. explained the pur-
poses and ground work Of the order.
each one telling OF his respective du-
ties in carrying out the principles of
Charity, Justice. Brotherly Love, and
Fidelity.
This was followed by reading the
names Of deceased members OF the fra
ternity by the secretary. BY the use
OF a large electric cross on the stage
this reading was made very impressive.
AS the name Of each departed Elk was
called one of the lights forming the
cross was extinguished, until, a. the
naming Of the last dead brother. the
house was left in total darkness.
Deaths During Year.
A likeness Of each of the ten mem
bers who have died since the last me-
mortal was thrown upon a stereOpticon
screen as his name was called by the
secretary. Those who have passed away
within the last memorial year are
Hanse II. Smith, Fritz w. Reuter-, James
f. Gilmore, Col. +, H. Harrington. John
F Kelly, Benjamin B. Whitney. Ben
jamin a. Miller. Thomas A Dolan Mi
chael Dyrenforth, and Edwin b. Hay.
While the pictures We're being shown
The Vacant Chair was rendered by
the Elks' Quartet, composed of Charles
r.. Mye~s, director; William D. McFar-
land. Roland Roderick, and Dana {.
Hollapd.
Doyle. who was summoned from the
city. the Rev John II. Peschges. of the
Paulist Fathers. invoked the divine
blessing. followed by the rendition by
the band Of Chopin's Funeral March.
Fraternity" and Charity"
Fraternity was the subject OF an
address by Rabbi Abram Simon. and
Charity that of the Rev. John H
Peschges. Both are young men. but
their brilliant orato-y and able manner
in handling their respective subjects
showed careful preparation, for both
held the attention of the vast audi
nee until the last word was uttered.
Several numbers by the EIks' Quar-
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

Grand Duke Vladimir disturbed a pa-
thetic play in Paris by his snoring.
Nlad should confine his amusements to
church entertainments and musicales
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
WINS
ISTHMIANS OVER,
SEND HIN GIFTS
ShontS Says
Visit to Canal Stimu-
lateS Men in Work.

President Roosevelt has done more
than any other man toward the digging
and completion Of the Panama canal. %
said Theodore 2. Shonts. chairman Of
the Isthmian Canal Commission. fol-
lowing a conference with The President
upon his return 10 the city from the
isthmus today.
Mr.. Shonts was at the White House 10
discuss the canal situation, In view OF
the Presidents special message TO Con-
gress on the subject, which he is now
preparing Mr.. Shonts attracted the
Presidents attention from has rush Of
business matters by presenting TO him
a number OF gifts which had been sent
10 him by canal officials ana employees.
in token Of their appreciation OF his
visit 70 their field OF labor. The chair
man declined TO state what the nature
OF the gifts were
Effects Is Reaching.
THE good effects Of the Presidents
visit will be fer-reaching." he said.
When ! say he has done more than
anyone else toward making progress on
the work. / mean that his visit and his
personality have encouraged everyone
officials and employees alike, all have
seen their chief boss and he won their
hearts. Many had the opportunity OF
shaking hands with him. Of c0nvrsing
with him. Those who had a grievance
were given opportunity 20 air IL before
him personally. and now they realize
they only thought they had a griev-
anCe. Those who worked slowly before
have set about their task with a new
vim and determination. The dirt is dy-
ing faster than before, and shovels have
moeT steam on; everybody is contented
and the great canal is the scene of more
activity than ever before
The President won the hearts OF the
people Of the canal zone and Republic
OF Panama alike by his democratic
spirit and 'stTaight-frOm-the shoulder
talk" Mr.. Shonts said, and now the
only trouble or likelihood Of tsouble over
the big ditch is among the critics in
this country
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

The French papers insist that japan
wants war. This means that Japan's
credit is still good with the French
bond brokers.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

Attention is again being called to the
fact that England is JapRn's ally. II is
a chronic habit with England 10 pick
an ally that will dc all the lighting.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

George Cohan declares that play writ
ing is not fad with him, II looks
more like a habit.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

It will seem like old times again to
have the esteemed Congressional Rec
ord on the exchange list.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

The Paris Figaro is authority for the
announcement that Count Boni will soon
wed the widow Of the chocolate king.
On. fudge!
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

We can stroll up TO the Capitol any
day now and observe the workings of
the knowledge Trust
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

Cuban congressman will refuse to re-
sign. No Cuban wiz willingly separate
himself from his pay check.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

A fuel famine is reported from Gold
field. Nevada. They seem to have moth
ing to burn out there but money.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

The Sultan has decorated a piano
maker We know some piano players
we would take pleasure In decorating.
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

Carrie Chapman Gait, of Chicago. saws
there are only two classes Of men In
America. II is a first best bet that she
thinks the second class Is IN the major
ity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29
BRIEF MENTION.

Joe Smith was down from Levy Thursday on business trip.
 E. l.. Hinton of Little Rock was in Pine Bluff on business Thursday.
 T. B, Martin jr of Little Rock was a visitor in this city Thursday.
 T. R. Smallwood of Little Rock wis tied friends in this city Thursday.
 E. G. Hammock of Monticello was Pine Bluff visitor Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. N. Richardson came in from Douglas Wednesday and spent Thursady in Pine Bluff
 c. B. Hefey was down from Little Rock Wednesday and Thursday on business.
 G. w. Howald of Wilmar spent We'd nesday and Thursday here transacting business.
 W. H. Jackson of Hot Springs was business visitor to Pine Bluff Thursday.
 H. Siedel of Eureka Springs made his regular business trip to Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29

language; slowly, of course, but hast ening the pace if possible
 "The editors who are disposed to ridicule the effort themselves use words, and especially spellings. which would have denounced as degrading to their predecessors of century ago literature. The editors of the next century will in turn marvel at the un- couth spelling of our present scribe.
 Since our language has been con- structed through unceasing change, lserary men should welcome new words and new spellings with favor ing eye, since it is by these alone that further improvement can come.
 "'Plow' Once Laughed At.
 Scholars denounced blow for plough for instance, but blow has been accepted. So with many words that will readily occur to readers.
 Our language is likely to prevail in the world, and we may hope it is to become finally the universal language, that most potent of all instruments for drawing the race together, insur- ing peace and advancing civilization The foreigner has the greatest diff ficulty in acquiring it, because of it's spelling. This is, at least, his chief obstacle, for it's grammar is easy.
 Twelve Words Agreed On.
 Hundreds of scholarly men have agreed to use improved spelling for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29
Plans On File

The completed plans and specifica. tions for the addition to and the re- modelling of the county courthouse Were received Thursday morning by Judge kerwin from Architects Gibbs and Sanders of Little Rock. Judge kerwin has filed them with County Clerk Jesse Core, for approval and acceptance by the county court.
 The plans will remain on fila un- til April 21, 1906, when the contracts fer the work will be let by the board of commissioners, of which County Judge kerwin is chairman. Com rleted plans and specifications are also in the hands of Messrs. Mur1ay and Langford, the commissioners. The plans in the office of the clerk may be inspected at any time by any citi- zen of the county who desires to see them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29

For Sale-A bargain for right party-a cosy little cottage of rooms on w. 21st St. Good neighborhood and a beautiful site. Owner out of town and will sell cheap. Enquire at this office
 Wanted-Gentleman or lady with good reference to travel for firm of S250,000 capital. Salary $1,072 per year and expenses: salary paid week ly and expenses advanced. Address, with stamp, J. A. Alexander, Pine Bluff Ark.
 Manager Wanted-Reliable com pany wants responsible man to take charge branch house in Arkansas. Sta pie line, salary s125.00 per month and commissions References and $1,0o0 cash required. Address Lock Box 5S5, Chicago.
 -Lost-Ladies gold open face watch. Engraved M. V. w. Lost up on Second Second between Cherry and Laurel or upon Laurel between Second and Sirth avenue. Finder will return same to 1921 West Second avenue and receive reward.
 -Wanted-Men to learn barber trade. Splendid time; to begin. Busy season soon. Few weeks completes. Top wages paid graduates. Positions waiting. Best trade in the world for poor man. Little expense. Write nearest branch. Moler Barber college, St. Louis. Mo-, Ft. Worth or Dallas, Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29

Thursday.
 J. E. Webb came in from Langford Wednesday evening and registered at the Arlington.
 s. NJ. Downing came in from Hum phrey Wednesday and spent Thursday in Pine Bluff.
 l.. P. Aydlett and J. D. Moore of Little Rock were in Pine Bluff on bus mess Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. c. Reeder were visitors in Pine Bluff Thursday con- ing in from Waldo Wednesday even- ing.
 J. w. Beakley of England registered at the Antlers Wednesday evening, and transacted business here Thurs day
 Mrs. Dave Mack and Miss Carlisle came down from Grady Wednesday evening and spent Thursday in Pine Bluff.
 Capt. N. T. Roberts and MT. Thos. Green ST. are in New Orleans on busi- ness pertaining to the ex-Confederate reunion.
 Mrs. Ruth Foster of East Second avenue has returned from Texas where she was called several days ago to attend the funeral of a relative.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29
LADIES SLIPPERS

made by President Mitchell of the Mine Workers, and seconded by Chair man Winder oof the operators, in the Joint Miners and Operators commit tee, yesterday, it was decided to re- port that the Joint conference was unable to reach satisfactory agree ment, after having been in a dead lock for six days.
 This means, from present indica- tons, that four hundred thousand min CTS will walk out on next Saturday night, resulting in the greatest strike ever known in the mining world. It seems to have been an absolute inn possibility to reach an agreement, and unless something akin to the miracu- lCus occurs in short order, the walk out will be ordered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29
Carnegie Defends
 Spelling Reform No Revolution is Intended By This New Movement He Says.

Hot Springs, Va, March 27.-An drew Carnegie made a statement to- night giving his views on the proposed reform of English spelling. He said:
 From Chaucer's time and before, till now our language has been con- stantly changing and improving, not under any rule or system, but simply as occasion required new words and new spelling.
 .The great Oxford dictionary, now under publication, gives the history of each word, and shows that words creep into our language in the most naphazard manner. A new word ex- presses new want or any old want better than the word in use did. and so forces itself into use. Nothing can bar it out; while the word invented with the strictest regard to rule may apply in vain.
 What is slang one year is correct tnalish a few years later. Thus is cur language enriched It is a slow process, but a steady and sure one. All the struggles of pedants and purists are helpless against it.
 Not Revolution.
 The organized effort I have agreed to finance is not revolutionary-far from it. It's action will be conserva- tive. Word after word it will endeav- or to improve the spelling and the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29
LOCAL IND OTHERWISE.
D. w. Boyca devotes his time to rents

D. w. Boyce devotes his time to rents Nice front room for rent, POP West Fifth. z sey. Call for DTS. Williams and Black well at Evans drugstore.
 Day boarders wanted; $350 a week. POP West Fifth.
 Walkers Liver Tablets for sale only at Bedell's Pharmacy.
 e. G. Harrelson is able to be up after an illness of several days.
 Furnished room for rent. Old phone SIP, or call at 31S West Fifth.
 --Wanted-To buy good buggy horse. Chas. Haycock, No. 113 Pine street.
 Use Walkers Liver Tablets for malaria, biliousness and constipation. Bedell Pharmacy.
 For rent-Two nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Apply 400 East Fifth avenue.
 -Chas. Haycock will buy or sell or exchange your property for you. Of flee No. 113 Pine street.
 For sale-One square grand piano. Also furnished rooms for rent 1902 East Sixth. Old phone 40.
 -I have a client wishing to buy a house in the west end. If you desire to sell, call at No. 113 Pine street.
 pr. Grandy uses the new method of painless extracting, somnoforme, also vitalized air and neurocaine; all perfectly safe; 220 1-2 Main street, up stairs.
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 remedy Sold by all A~ AW AA druggists at $1 1.oo per H#EW bottle. Our little AW1 UW 0A v 0z@D - book, telling all about .1 ', a, ,;, ,,s;;, ,:,,, % s, 5, ;;s, ,,, '';; 6, Friend

twelve words. These words are af ready we'll started in actual use olne1 simplificatiens will be suggested meritorious they will be accepted
 "Teachers have assured me 'na1 children would be saved more tnan years instruction if our spelling "e'1 simplified.
 "Why the perverse 'ongh spellius should be continued one can no' v derstand. When we write tho presses exacty the same sen'e though and expresses the sounu tor This change is so obviousy vantapeous that I find many alreaa] usine if in writing, and some of tns' are British authors. ihoeeu with the supernous apostropn abounds in British authors from dison down. We just drop the ap0s'
 
 phe. ii
 "That tho will get into genera is certain. Our successors "'N ..a, at the 'ough' spelling as we o0 .,,, at what we called the queer 'p of Chaucer.
 Would Simplify spe'l'ns' ..
 "In trying to hasten the use ol ' plified spelling and to improve .e. own language for the strugsie l' un first place which is even 'ous asod { us we are engaged in lio'' }; work. ..n,e
 1 hope that thoughtfpl p'0p .r.ti give this important and cons., s.,,a reform due concern, and res%n e,',I,a use at least two or three ,n ,'.as < words and thus range the'ns +he }, us in our effort to carry on 'ns 1,a teasing work of improving d go ou 'ts nd $ tongue, and adapting it for r ''' f purposes and high destiny f
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A. R. BROOKS IS APPOINTED.

A. R. Brooks of Hot Springs has been appointed agent of the Pacific Express company at this place and assumed his duties Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-03-29

Baby won't suffer five t,, m,nu,'p amss pe| croup if you apply Dr. ,.,,a magd tric oil at once. It acts like -
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MAY WALK OUT SATURDAY.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 2S-By a unanimous vote following motion
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however by the of Mothers Friend before baby this great niment always prepares the body for the upon and the her form Mothers Friend 1.-the danger of childbirth and carries the mother safely through this critical period without pain. It woman greatest blessing Thousands gratefully tell of the benefit and relief derived from tho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-11

New York, Oct. 11.--Gas $685., U. p.
1S9a4, U. S. Steel preferred 10S. U. S.
Steel common 49A Reading 49,. Rock
Island preferred 67B, Rock Island com
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-11

to $500 per dozen; hens, per ID, Sc;
ducks, per h., 1Oc; turkeys. per Id.
13c; geese, per h., lie.
Butter-Dairy, 20 to 21c.
Lard-10c.
Potatoes, new, SOC.
Eggs-Fresh, PIC.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers, $3.50 to $3.50; cows
and heifers, $500 to $3.50; calves, $4.5C
to $3.50.
Sheep-Yearlings or over, SO to Sc;
lambs, $500 to $3.50.
Hogs-Mixed, $3.50 to $G.25.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, As to soc; oats, so to
sic.
WOODLAND. per load s. to $3.50.
Forage-Timothy hay, $i3 to $14;
prairie, SO to $13; clover. mixed, $12
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-11

S. Fuller. both of Moline. were mar
ried by Judge e. E. Parmenter i'll his
Office at the court house yesterday af-
ternoon.
The socialist lecture which was to
have been given this evening by Eu-
gene V. Debs at Turner hall, Moline,
has been cancelled. because of illness
in Mr.. Debs' family.
Royal Arcanum No. 1105 will give a
dance and entertainment at Maths
hall tomorrow evening. Refreshments
will be served Everybody cordially
invited. Admission % cents per cou-
pie, extra ladies 10 cents.