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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
WOMAN PURSER
 ON CARONIA

New York. July 27.--.During the crowded hour before the Cunard lin- CT Caronia sailed on Saturday, Miss Katherine Leither signed as ships typist and stenographer, She stood be- side the purser's desk assisting him in his work, answering inquiries and handing out passenger lists.
 A man long on the water front watched the smiling volunteer assist ant purser and said the question of having woman in that capacity on transatlantic liners was not a new one. He predicted that women pursers would be regular employees.
 "The question of women assistant pursers," said Arthur W. Pye, general passenger manager of the Mallory Line, has been under consideration for some time. I have given the sub ject much attention and I believe the idea an excellent one, but I have been unable to solve the question as to where We are going to get the requir- ed number of women for assistant pursers Moonlight nights at sea are conducive for romance and about ey cry other trip some one would be lead ing our assistant pursers to the altar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Let the Pine Bluff Baggage, NJ

Let the Pine Bluff Baggage, Moy
 ing and Storage Company do your moving and storing, or handle your baggage The only company of its kind in Pine Bluff under the exclusive management of white men. Up to date padded moving vans. Speciality made of packing household goods for ship ment. Bonded uniformed agent of the company meets all trains entering the city. Phone us and we will call for your checks and deliver your baggage
 Office at Union Station, both phones 61. W. D. Ferguson, president; F. F. McNeny, vice president dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
PUBLIC STATEMENT
 BY F. M. AVARITT

F. NJ. Avaritt, we'll known mer- chant of Pine Bluff. made public yes terday the following statement in re- gard to J. H. Altman, formerly sOlic- itor and collector for the Retail Mer chants Association of this city:
 To the Public:
 1 desire to let the citizens of Pine Bluff know all about J. H. Altman who came to Pine Bluff several months ago. He gained the confidence of the people, was made manager Of the Retail Merchants Association. and to all appearances was d gentleman
 He met my wife, Mrs. Avaritt, in my store several times and after that carried oil d clandestine correspond ence with her and won her affec- tionS.
 On May 18th my wife came to me and asked me to grant her divorce on the grounds that she no longer cared for me. This was a great shock to me as we have lived together !peaceably for thirteen years. con- scented to the divorce. not wishing to live with her under the circumstances.
 On the 20th of May she left Pine Bluff for Buena Vista. 12 mile, south of Camden, and within few days All- man left his work here. met her at Buena Vista and was married to her, and I have been informed went to Louisiana to live. These facts about the marriage came to me from her brother. Malcolm Ingram. who Is pre- pared to substantiate the above.
 l make the above statement for the purpose of letting the people of Pine ,pBluff know what character Of man this Altman is and to protect the fami- lies in other communities against this wolf in sheep's clothing. r. M AVARITT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
SULPHUR SPRINGS HOTEL.

: 221 It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
BRIEF MENTION.
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W. C. Deal and F. o. Bynum of Nor rell were in the city yesterday.
 Ike Hanf has returned from house party given by w. k. Kirby at Var ner.
 Constable Frank Stewart left last might for Little Rock on official busi- ness.
 Hon. w. B. Sorrells has gone to Humphrey on important legal busi- ness.
 Mr. Morgan Mickleberry, d former Pine Bluff boy, is in the city shaking hands with his many friends. - Mrs. Jennie Riyes has returned from a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. Britt Farrar, of New Lewisville.
 Met Wilbourne returned yesterday from d brief visit to Fort Smith, where he took a demonstration les
 Miss Lula Cowau. formerly stem ographer for Senator Jeff Davis, has accepted d position with Young and RoWell.
 Gus and Chas. Willis, who have Deen visiting Curtis and Virginius Mead, have returned to their home at Hay wood.
 General R. M Knox has returned after a pleasant visit to Fl Reno, Ok lahoma City, and other points in Oklahoma.
 Edgar Brewster, who has been at tending the Denver convention ald the Shriners meeting at St. Paul, has returned home: .--------=z-=
 Dawson Lyle of the t'oXHarris Ma chine and Supply Co. left yesterday for Camden, where he will remain some time for his health h=s.---.---.--y-
 John Bloom of the Pine City Flee tric Company left last night for Der mott. where he has the contract to wire the new school building.
 Miss Fannie Gillespie, who is now convalescent after an attack of ty- phoid fever, leaves this week for Hot Springs, where she will recuperate.
 Geo. w. Byington has returned from Little Rock. accompanied by his little daughter, Dorothy, who has been wis tins the past month in 0klahoma.
 Senator John H. Hamiter of Little Rock was in the city yesterday attend ing the trial of J. w. Carter. charged with complicity in the McVay assassl- nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

Now open Rates s75o per week, meals 50 cents. When accommoda- tion is expected please phone ahead Old phone 116l, hote, rings, store 8 rings. ". T Hill, proprietor. 75-1N
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
S4s.6D

Boston and return via Iron Noun tain occount Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, July 29 to August 3, final return limit August IS. which may be extended to September 16. 19 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
LADIES. REMEMBER

You will need your old mattresses uonovatad and your carpets cleaned to begin to live through another VIII +o- so remember those who nave uorl of this kind to be done we Will ca11 and make special prices during tho net SO days. We have the only Garnet Cleaner in the city, every one knows this; also we have the nnest and largest line of Tickings in plain ard artistic designs. We have the finest workmen which can be had ana we live in the city and will refer you to the following whom We have done work for:
 Names.
 i. Drowstar Mrs. C. F. Moore, J. H. Watkins, W. L. Huusoh, Jefferson Hotel, Knox aiAer oo' x- VT q A City Simpson & Webb, M c A Jones' s-Reap-Crawford Co.,, boro, onlon uf' oo.' Y NC.A. cGeheeHardin Fur. Co., r. H. Walker, Iedstron Tar. oo'' w n uaarn. Puddephatt Fur.
 Go and many others too numerous to mention, can testify to our Mattress es, also to our Carpet Cleaning Ma chine.
 ,bOpaS Call US.
 TTRNER BEDDING FACTORY. 622-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
NOTICE TO PERSONAL
 DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS

Personal taxes now past due must be paid at once to avoid further costs and action.
 C. M. PHILPOT. 7217t Sheriif and Collector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an now prepared to take up all pro- tested school warrants; also all out standing road scrip.
 J. H. SHELBY, 7-9tf County Treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28
Plantation for Rent

We desire to make five year con tract on a place as desirable from every standpoint as the best farm in the Little Rock district cotton lands.
 There are 1900 acres in the tract. 900 of which are in a high state of cultivation. The place is thoroughly ditched and is clean all over It is above the highest overflow, without levee. Soil is mostly rich, sandy loam varied occasionally by mix ture of sandy and stiff soil.
 Gin, press and engine comparative ly new. There is an attractive cot tage for lessee. The tenants houses are probably the best in the district.
 There is railroad station on the place. and it is also reached by about 10 miles of pike out of Little Rock.
 The place is we'll stocked with live stock and implements, which must be purchased by the lessee Likewise the lease must be made by financial lv responsible person, or must carry a strong endorsement.
 Any one with money, who does not own his own place, will, we believe, find this great opportunity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-28

One thousand yards of dirt TOT sale. Hot Springs Concrete Co. : 26 3t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
OlS0N'S ELECTION
SEEMS CERTAINTY
Moline Mayor VIII Probably Be Made
State President of EIks at Con-
Vention at Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 20.-(Argus Spe-
cial.)-Mayor Andrew Olson of Mo
line seems reasonably sure of election
to the office of state president of the
Elks. He is at present vice president
and the custom of the state associa-
ton favors his advance. The main
fight of the convention, which opened
here today, is on third vice president,
for which there are two candidates,
]. S. Britain of Bloomington and S
NJ Bostwick of Centralia. Secretary
Walsh of Canton has announced that
he is not a candidate for reelection
and there are two candidates for the
place. Two men are also out for the
office of treasurer Thursday evening
at banquet of the Elks Mayor Olson
is to. respond to the toast, Good Eel
lowship."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
The Best
Shoes

YOU can't pour a gallon of water
into a quart can neither can
you buy $50 or 400 Shoes that are
really $50 and 400 Shoes for 200.
We don't claim to sell you shoes
worth 400 for 200. What we do
claim is to sell you the best ZOO
shoes. the best $50 shoes. the best
800, $50 and AGO shoes. Every
pair just rieht--fit. style, shape,
color and weight. No better shoe
making can be found. no better
quality leather is made.
Sometimes we have odd sizes.
or lots to close. which we sell away
below what they cost us. Then
if you find the size you want It's
often dollars for halves.
Women's fine Kid Oxfords, best
flexible soles. Patent Leather Tips.
medium Cuban Heels, these close
fitting. stylish $500 Oxfords. so
pairs. Thursday and Friday If they
last, all sizes at the start. S1.3S.
Women's Lace Shoes. same
quality and style. about so pairs, all
day Thursday, pair $l.5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
NOTES OF INTEREST

One reason the man VINO MINDS
his own business" is successful is be-
cause he has no competition.
The Summer Girl of 1908 may wear
large hat or smaller one, but it
must be distinctive and harmonic
with her gown.
Nothing is more gay and cheerful
than a perky bow of ribbon. If made
outstanding and saucy enough and can
be made to express much defiance If
worn with a sober mood.
There is much mischief expressed
in Flowers and Aigrettes. The charm
ing way in which the fiower-trimmed
thing has of expressing the feelings of
the wearer, makes the hat responsible
for many Irritation.
Thread Silk Hose in Tan, Black, Co
penhagen, Pink. White and Blue are
very stylish and are not expensive.
The Tans and Russell Browns to match
the Shoes, Oxfords, Belts and Gloves
are in greatest favor.
The tints and patterns of the i'm
ported French and English Wall Pa
pers are delightfully."- new and artistic,
and are but slightly higher in cost
than the domestic makes.
Long sleeves are making gradual
Roadway, and it is advisable to have
some summer dresses made that way.
Straw colorings, pongee shades and
other light tones are much sought in
cotton stuffs. -
The skirt with the plain, close-fit-
ting top, but flaring at the lower part,
continues to grow in favor. 1t is often
trimmed with wide fold, but just as
often is made plain.
Narrow shaped and tailored Leather
Belts in all shades are very smart,
with heavv gilt buckles in either round
or square shapes.
Shirtwaists made of sheer Japanese
Null, white or colors, showing comb
nations of pastel colorings and allover
Embroideries with dropping shoulder
effects are decidedly popular and not
expensive. -
To make the little curls on top Of
the head, which are now so fashion,
able, use smooth stick about the
thickness of finger, pointed at one
end like a pencil. Roll the hair on
this and hold 1t in place while you
withdraw the stick. The curls will be
cutie firm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Graduating Gifts

"MY Commencement" edition
- de luxe, in handsome bind
ing. every page with floral margin
on especially prepared tinted paper.
a record of The School. The Facul-
ty. The Exercises. Prizes. Subjects
Studied. Class Motto. CoIors. Flow
ers and Yell. History. etc. etc. q
most appropriate Gift. $l.4S.
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow"
with elegant color illustrations by
Keller. plate paper. $l.25.
STANDARD Authors and Histori-
ans" bound library red leather. gilt
top. title. back and side stamp.
75c.
Standard Poets. in ornamental
leather. extension bindings, hand
somely printed. &c.
Padded Poets. in leather binding.
red under gold edges. soc and 75c
All the popular late novels in pref
ty gift bindings. the $50 kind. at
$1.15.
Orders for Engraved Calling Cards
for Commencement gifts should be
entered promptly. We are prepared
TO give prompt and satisfactory ser
vice in filling these orders at very
moderate usual prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

was born In Orwell. VT, and came
to Davenport when II years of age.
A year ago she came to this city to
make her home with her daughter.
Mrs. j. s. Gilmore. Two other chill
dren survive, Antoine LeClaire of DAY.
export and Mrs. M. A. Thompson of
Omaha. The funeral will be held at
st. Anthony's church. Davenport. at
8 o'clock tomorrow morning with In
terment at st. Marguerite's cemetery,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

ITO fittngy celebrate the most successful Millinery
Season in the history of this store. and create
the greatest Millinery Sensation ever known in
the history of Rock Island propose to give away alb
soluely free two hundred 1900 Womens fine ready
trimmed Taior-made Street and Dress Hats in just two
days. Be on hand Thursday and Friday of this week
These Hats will be displayed in two great lots
The choice from Lot to any customer buying in
any and all parts OF the merchandise for cash at
time amounting to $500 or more.
Your choice Of Lot on conditions by buying
bill amounting to $500 or over.
These hats among the very best of the seasons
most stylish models and worth from 50 so to 1000
apiece, and will be given you absolutely free.
There are hardly any two alike and Of course there
will be great advantage in making first selections. If
you wish, you can first pick out your Hat and do your
buying afterwards. 1t costs you absolutely nothing to
pick your choice of these lovely hats and the early
choosers will feel repaid for coming early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

r EADERS IN THE CORSET WORLD---Our
4 Corset supremacy is.beng still farther demon
strated this week. We sell some twenty leading
lines of Corsets for Of which hold the exclusive
agency. others we are the joint selling agents
When we mention the Regis, the American Lady
the all Whalebone Redeem. the celebrated P. NJ.
the w. B.. the r. & c.. the w. T., the La
Grecque. Royal Worcester. Bon Ton. Adjusto Kabo
Self-reducer, Thompsons Cove Fitting. the c.. B.
Ala Sprte. the Memo. the Sahlin and Ferris
Waists. There not many good Corsets not In
this list
This week giving full 5-yard Silk Corset
LAGER with each Corset sold for SO or over and in
clude Double Trading Stamps In the whole depart
ment
Do you want Silk Corset LAGER without costing
you cent? Remember to come this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

r INENS---We told you In our last advertisement
about the uncertain feeling which crept into the
Linen Market some three four months ago.
when the Linen Manufacturers got scared and began
to reduce stocks by shipping double orders wherever
they could do so. Two makers doubled up orders
on Table Damasks. but prices did not drop was
thought they might. and we kept the goods with the
agreement that we could dispose OF them at dis
count of 20 per cent.
We are now making this sale most notable
by Including every piece of Table Linen In the store
at the discount 20 per cent fifth off. Take
your pick of every piece. every yard of Table Linen
The sale started as record breaker and before
Saturday night, we expect to reduce our immense
stock to the right proportion Come early. do your
own figuring and get your full share of these good
things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
final STEPS
IN PROJECT TO
BE,TAKEN SOON
Promoters OF Plan for a Carnival
Association to Hold Big Fair
Are Succeeding.
PLAN A BIG CELEBRATION
Races, Exhibition of Products, Water
Show, and Home Coming Exer-
clses Being Considered.

The proposed carnival association,
heretofore referred to by The Argus,
is developing more rapidly than is
generally realized and plans are about
completed for definite action on the
project of organizing the association
will be taken by those who are pro-
noting the scheme. The association,
as has been stated, is to have for its
purpose the holding of an annual car
nival and fair at the Ninth street
track and fair grounds, in the fall.
The plan contemplates races, exhibits,
home coming exercises, and big wa
ter carnival on the river, and other
features to attract thousands of visi-
tors to the city. The project is big
one, and If successfully launched the
association will become one of the
most important institutions of its kind
In the county.
For Home Coming Week.
The proposition of having big
home coming week Is being generally
agitated, and it is likely that definite
otSpo dlOh6, thiS lllit Will Dt ldhcll, tllll-
er in connection with the carnival asso-
citation or in connection with the for
NAL dedication of Long View park,
which is to be held in June or July.
The time is almost too short, however,
to arrange for home coming week in
connection with the park dedication,
and it is likely that the date will be
set later in the fall. At that time the
announcement will be spread broad
cast over the country, and all former
residents of the city will be invited
and urged to return and visit Rock
Island.
This celebration has in other cities
been found to be productive of much
good, in arousing the interest of citi-
zens elsewhere, and in inspiring them
with desire to return and make their
homes in the city where they once re-
sided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
CITY CHA II.
Buy home Of Reidy Bros.
Jones for second hand goods.

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Jones for second. hand goods.
Roller skates at David Dons.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Silk sale at McCabe's Thursday.
Read H. X. Walkers classified ads.
For bus or express. Spencer G Trefz.
Kerler & Co. clean carpets and rugs.
May hard coal at bottom price Port
Byron Lime association.
Demonstration of the Herrick re-
frigerator at David Don's.
Sell me your household goods.
Jones, second hand and loans.
Two hundred womens fine hats to
be given away. See McCabe's ad.
Let .Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
Luther league moonlight excursion
Friday, May %, on steamer w. w.
Lawn mowers and garden hose at
prices that are right. The Mill Store.
McCabe's sale of table linens at 20
per cent discount Is a record breaker.
Remember, you are ordered to have
a garbage can. Get the best at David
Don's.
Silk corset lacers free and double
stamps in McCabes corset department
this week
Lewis Single Binder costs more
than other cent cigars. Smokers
know why.
If you need any carpenter work call
on Bergeson, 1915 Fourteenth street
Old phone.
Cheney Bros famous 81 and $1.45
shower-proof fouiard silks IS cents ;
yard at McCabe's Thursday.
.Elgin creamery butter q cents pei
pound at the Atlantic & Pacific Tea
company, 52S Twentieth street.
Attend the card party given tomor
row night by the Columbia club of St
Mary's church at X. C. hall, over tbs
Family theater.
The new wick oil stove is wonder
a fuel saver, and so simple that chill
dren operate it, Let us show YOU
The Mill Store.
Attend the last dance of the sum
mer series given by the Qui Vive club
at Watch Tower inn, Wednesday
evening, May 20.
The greatest millinery sensation al
McCabe's Thursday and Friday-20C
women's fine ready-trimmed hats te
be given away. See ad
Those colored silk umbrellas (witf
neat border. for rain or shine, they
/ are going fast; really a bargain a.
$1.79. The Mill Store.
See A. l.. Bruner for piano tuning
regulating, voicing and repairing. AL
work guaranteed 425 Nineteenth
street. New phone 1921.
Those pillows we told you abou
yesterday are beauties, but must b.
seen to be appreciated. The price /.
s2.5S per pair, at the Mill Store.
Double size penny photos of Liable
and children under five years will b,
taken for only one week. May 25 t,
June l. Kerr. 1907 Second avenue.
The Helen Gould Ladies' Auxiliar,
tc Sibony Bay camp will give a carr
party at Memorial hall, May 81. Re
lfieshments will be served. Admission
10 cents.
The circuit court adjourned at nool
today in order to allow the Judge an,
attorneys an opportunity to attend tn,
| funeral of Mrs. B. F. Peek of Molin,
this afternoon.
Bear & Co. have quarters in the U
is. Express office. All outstanding ae
counts should be paid at this offic
and all bills against said firm collects
| at same place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
The motto for Gun
theirs Candies. Not how
cheap but how good.
That'swhy SO many peo-
pie will buy no other.
Cheney Bros. Famous $l.OO
and $l.45 Shower-proof
FOulard Silks at SIC -

17HURSDAY at go m, this extraordinary pur-
chase will be ready for your choosing The lot
= consists of short lengths. u to Is yards, bought
from the agents at fraction of the original cost of
manufacture.
This means silks, newest colors.and designs at
less than half price For the past ten days have been
negotiating for this lot of silks cleanup of their entire
seasons short lengths of Foulard Silks Saturday our
offer accepted and the Silks expressed
irving here on Monday They will be ready Thursday for
the greatest Fouard Silk Sale records There
all the beautiful Browns Copenhagen Blues. Tans,
Greens, Rose Colors, Black and White and Navies.
Ready for selling Thursday at $50 and till every
yard is Sold ST 90 to ST. AS values all at SIC yard
N7FAT could be more pleasant tfran'to entertain few
Wv friends in our Balcony Tea Room with Tea. Choc-
oate Coffee. that most delicious Ice Cream Soda,
Sundaes Ice Cream with home made cakes. etc., only
few minutes notice required to arrange for moderate
sized groups parties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
THE W Ell TIL r. Il.
Probably showers and thunderstorms
tonight or Thursday, cooler Thursday
j. NJ. SHERIEs, Local FOrecaster.

Temperature at n. M, 81, mt $3.50
D. M, so. Maximum temperature In last
wind mt n. M, II miles per hour. Stage
of water, 0,5 feet, u fall of - foot In
last "A hours. Precipitation mp to a.
m, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
sIicious Banana Crea m

This recipe is highly recommended
by one of our correspondents try 1t for
dessert tomorrow.
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Add
one teacup sweet cream beaten to a
stiff froth, then add one 10c package
of Lemon JEIlL-O dissolved in n tea
cups boiling water. Pour into mold
and when cold garnish with candie,I
cherries. Serve with whipped cream,
or any good pudding sauce. JELL-O is
sold by all grocers at 10c per package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets I'll, rises 4:33; moon rises
1:5S p. M: n. M, planets Venus and
Neptune in conjunction, Venus passing
from east to west; annular eclipse in
northern states, passing over Saratoga
Springs; next annular eclipse. June %,
visible in Florida.