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Evening star., 1908-01-29
Gov. Hughes and Chicago.

Two propositions In connection with the
Hughes boom are just now attracting
much attention. ID The New York dele
CATION 10 Chicago should be composed OF
men sincerely desirous of Gov Hughes
nomination. and of a quality to command
national attention; and t2) Gov. Hughes
is under no circumstances to be consid-
cred for second place.
The first proposition is in every respect
just and reasonable. None but Hughes
men should be commissioned for such
work. In fact, none but Hughes men
should be willing to serve. Loyalty and
enthusiasm are the qualities which should
mark delegate. If he is TO have any
weight in the convention 1t must be as
man who has come not to trade away
his candidate. but TO labor for him with
might and main, Sherman's interests at
chicago in 1850 were so poorly managed
by the Ohio people the matter caused re-
mark and when Gen. Garfield was nomi-
mated he was criticised for his attitude.
ON the other hand Mr.. Mckinley never
did finer thing in his life than i'm re-
fusing support for himself at Minneapolis
Evening star., 1908-01-29
The Life-Saving Service.

In each house of Congress is now pend
ing a bill to establish retirement sSs-
tenn for the benefit of the Life-Saving
Service and yesterday President Roose-
welt sent to Congress a special message
urging the enactment of this legislation,
in terms which should carry instant con-
viction to those who may still doubt the
wisdom or expedency of the departure
The only possible objection to this move
is that it creates a civil pension list, from
which some members of Congress shrink
with degree of horror wholly dispro-
portionate TO the possibility of injury to
the public welfare. If there is any one
class of public workers deserving OF
being pensioned it is the men who COM
pose this service. They have saved thou
sands of lives They have incidentally
saved millions of dollars worth of prop
erty. Yhey have exposed themselves in
storm and cold fearlessly. devotedly faith
full to their trust and inspired by the
desire TO do the duty which humanity de-
mands I-nderpaid and unencouraged by
any of the rewards which are won py
other government servants these men
are most deserving of favors and privi-
Ieges.
The pending bills. thus strongly IN
dorsed by the President, propose the re-
tirement upon three-fourths pay of all
keepers and members of crews who nave
served thirty years or who have reached
the age of sixty-five, or who become
disabled and are recommended for retire
ment This is a very small token of the
appreciation of the country for the sacrl-
fees these men have made and for the
dangers they encounter.
AL present the surfmen are paid the
munificent sum of $65 month. their pay
ceasing during the winter when the sta
tions are closed. On the Pacific coast
a few stations are kept open the year
round On the Atlantic coast the service
continues for only ten months. While on
the Great Lakes the men are laid oft
four months each year without pay. Inc
men find their own food and uniforms.
If married they must therefore keep up
two tables, at the home and at the sta
rion mess If disabled they are laid OIL
with "a Near's pay. If sick the govern
ment reimburses them for the pay OF
their substitutes These are the hard
conditions attending their service, which
NAV suddenly close in death, while theil
families are left without succor
II has been often suggested that these
men are not paid enough money. The
fact is that the chief of the service Is
constantly embarrassed by the difficulty
to secure enough good men to equip the
stations. Were it not for the excep-
tional loyalty of the older men and the
success of certain mechanical appliances
which lessen the demand upon the human
IN
the service at it's high standard of EN-
cheney.
1t as believed that the retirement pro-
vision will attract recruits and Will hoid
the men in the service. 1t Is the least
the government can do. whether viewed
as stroke of justice to faithful class
of workers or as a measure of insurance
against deterioration.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
w caring Old Clothes.
: York Evening Post

from The New York Evenins Fosf.
4 former Wall street man rather fa =
nous for breeziness of statement re-
marked the other day that good times
were surely coming. for he noticed that
people were wearing their old clothes.
The remark was. perhaps. meant to caus
a smile, yet ii was really only a state
ment of the tremendously important fac
tor which personal thrift becomes in a
situation like the present. In times Of
bounding prosperity ii is very easy for
people to assume a contemptuous attitude
toward petty economies. The talk is OF
making money. not of saving it. But a
panic brings out the economic truth about
the relation of savings to new business
operations.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Harriman's Undoing.


Whatever NAV have been thought of ii
heretofore. the late Hartman dream of a
empire to dominate the west be-
yond the Missouri river has gone glim-
that is what dreams do under
most discouraging circumstances. Seven
years ago he had it all worked out. To-
day it looks as if the dream had worked
him out: that Is. out of any such possi-
bility as becoming to the region in ques-
ton what the Great White Car used to
be TO all the Russias a generation ago.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

eTIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Singleness of Purpose.

There are two sides to every question"
said the broad-minded man.
'Of course, answered Senator Sor
ghum. But that's no reason why man
shouldn't stick to his opinion. Anybody
who loses time trying to look at both
sides at once is pretty sure to be
whipped"
Evening star., 1908-01-29

Henry Watterson denies. that he at any
time warmly approved w. J. Bryan for
anything. Mr.. Watterson's method of sub
mitting to the inevitable is SO graceful
that it might easily be mistaken for ac-
quescence
Evening star., 1908-01-29
No End of Good Advice.

From the Boston Globe.
II all the recommendations in the IN
augural addresses We're Immediately
adopted and put in force what heavenly
places all the municipalities would b..
Evening star., 1908-01-29

The representative who wants to open
our doors and give every heather cotton
shirt assumes. of course, that there are al
ready enough calico dresses to supply the
needs of our own extensive population.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Difficulties of Authorship.

SO you have written book that You
are sure will SELL
Have you talked to publisher about
it,"
Certainly not. l shall write. The pub
Usher will have no confidence in its value
If / assume that it is proper for a lady
to talk about"
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Certainly Not.

From the New Haven Journal.
1t has been decided in Arkansas that a
husband can be punished at law for read
ing letters addressed to his wife. And
that isn't all the ways he can be pun
ished either.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Bryan's forbidden Topic.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
A Charleston paper intimates that Mr.
Bryan couldn't hold his tongue as Hughes
does IL he tried. Couldn't he? Just ask
him his opinion on the southern race
question.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Admiring Confidence.

That young foreigner has lot of debts,
hasn't he?" asked Mr.. Cumrox.
Yes answered his daughter. Think
how proud we should be to have a man
in the family who could command such
extensive credit"
Evening star., 1908-01-29

A Chicago man believes that he has dis
covered perpetual motion. He is a very
young man, which accounts for his
credulity.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

After careful measurement 1t is found
that Denver's capacious convention hall
is only just large enough to contain Mr..
Bryan's presidential boom.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
A Reasonable Inference.

You can't get something for nothing"
said the man of severe principles.
II have my doubts about that" answer
ed Farmer Cornta ssel. I've got nothn'
fur somethin' in several trades. an l
can't see but what it worked the other
way round fur the other celler''
Evening star., 1908-01-29
The Beauteous Heiress and the
Titled Foreigner.

She:
Fair sir, l can't pronounce your name.
The conversation balks.
He:
We can be happy just the same.
They say that money talks
Evening star., 1908-01-29

Tom Lawson's refusal to give any more
advice will disappoint people who were
just beginning to think it is easy to get
rich
Evening star., 1908-01-29

Senator Platts remarks snow that he
continues to take politics seriously, even
though politics declines to rec1procate.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

The public likes novelty and TINS re-
public has never had a President with
whiskers like Mr.. Hughes.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

Democrats exist who wish that the eio-
quent Mr.. Bryan and the silent Mr.
Parker could strike an average
Evening star., 1908-01-29

If the prohibition vote can be made 10
include all the water-wagon passengers,
no statesman can afford to sneer at II.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
The State of CubaP

From the Birmingham Age-Herald
Cuba is not crying out for freedom so
much as for admission to the Union as
state.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

The disposition TO be brief as possible
with the Thaw trial should claim COM
mendation.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

\ milion-dollar fire is scarcely sufhcient
to recall Chicagos past glories in the con-
flagration line.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

An expert witness is usually known less
by his facts than by his vocabulary.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

THE STAR has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As News
aud Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

the regulations promulgated by the
government last spring concerning
Japanese immigration, have been in
effective. With a desire to placate
the Japanese government, President
Roosevelt did not resort to extreme
measure in ordering the exclusion of
Japanese laborers and coolies The
negotiations Of the United States with
Japan indicated that the latter gov
eminent was willing to restrict emf
grafton to America-even anxious to
do SO. The facts have not born out
the protestations of the Japanese gov
eminent. Since the restrictive regu
lations became effective-eight or
nine months ago-the immigration of
Japanese to America has increased
three fold. OF course, that means
only the number of immigrant Japa-
nese who have been admitted to this
country in the regular way. Mean
come to America surreptitiously, but,
it is fair to assume, without the
knowledge Of their home government.
1t is known that, since the eX-
clusion regulation went into effect,
up to the 1st Of December last, 1862
Japanese started Gin transit" from
Mexico to Canada. Their expressed
purpose was to cross this country
to the Dominion of Canada. 1t is
known, also, that 172 of them ar
rived at their canadian destina-
lions. The remainder, 1890, Sc
cretly left the trains on which they
were travelling and were absorbed
into the POPULATION of the United
States. How many thousands of
Japanc31 are smuggled across the
borders of Canada and Mexico in
to this country without the knowl-
edge or the immigration officials it
would DO difficult to estimate, but
the number unquestionably was
very large.
Immense numbers of the Japan
ese have gone into the Pacific
Coast territory and in that section
of the country the problem of Jap
aaese immigration has become
acute. Practically every member
of Congress, whether in the Senate
or in the House, from the Pacific
Coast is in favor of the passage of
! a bill excluding Japanese from
America, precisely as Chinese are
excluded. Representative Hayes of
California has introduced bill pro-
viding for the exclusion of the jap
anese, and it is this measure that
the Administration objects to. Pres
ident Roosevelt takes the ground
that. while negot' atoms in a diplo-
matte way, are pending between
America and Japan looking to the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

exclusion of japanese laborerg.. ".
would be unwise to accentuate tha,
difficulties by the enactment 81
drastic legislation, or even the ssscfq-.
Gus discussion of such a measarn.
II IS intimated that the Admitting
tratlon desires to postpone ana
definite acton until the Amerfcax1
heet is we'll anchored in the. Pa4-
cific. Then the Government Wi
be in position to enforce any ofcsr
respacting Japanese immi graz log
that it may make.
Extended negotiations are penet1-
ing between this Government ar.ag
that of. Japan respecting the n1ass
ter Of immigration. Only few
days ago, a very long cablegrsnI T.
was received by Secretary Root
from Ambassador O'Brien at Toxic
with respect to the situation. That
statement of the situation is not
altogether satisfactory to the Ameg
lean Government. An analysis oAs
Ambassador OBrien's statemen4
has indicated to the American Cow
eminent hat Japan is playing worla
politics, rather than being franz
and unequivocal
While the situation is regarded
as erious, it is not believed that 1t
will result in serious trouble. PSF
cific Coast Congressman, who have
studied the subject. do not antici--.
pate that Japan is likely to precip-
ltate a war. taking this questiorsa
or any other as an excuse, because
they do not believe she is financial
ly able to institute a war with the,
United States at this time. Repre-
sentative Hayes regards Japan's at
titude as a bluff" and insists that
America could go to almost any
length in exclusion legislation with
out provoking hostilties with the.
Oriental empire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
Friday Euchre Club.

4 very interesting meeting OF the
Friday Euchre Club took place with
Mrs. w. F. Baum as hostess last Fri
day afternoon. The cheerful interior
of the cosy home dispelled all thought
of the extremely unpleasant weather
which prevailed throughout the day.
the tasteful use of ferns and narcissus
adding greatly to the charm OF the
surroundings. After number OF
interesting games Of euchre, the CLUB
game, the hrst prize. delightful book.
was won by Mrs. Frank Clark. Miss
Eula ware won the consolation prize,
a dainty Up and saucer. The guests
prize. beautiful blooming narcissus,
was won by Miss Nell Gallagher \
delicious three-course luncheon was
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
MISS SAILEE
LEAVES THE GRAPHIC,

Miss Nellie Sallee has severed hex
connection with the Adams Printing!
Company to accept similar positiosE
in the office Of L. o. Knox, who wifi
engage in the real estate business the
coming week. Miss Sallee was with
the Adams Printing Company ons
year and was a most valuable employee,
She is most capable and efficient
young lady and her co-workers and
employers regret her change. They
wish her success in her new position
and congratulate Mr.. Knox upon se-
cuing the services Of SO valuable an
assistant.
Miss Sallee will be succeeded at the
Graphic Office by Miss Annie Parker
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

crowd will be present on this occa-
sion. The following IS the program:
Organ voluntary. selected, Miss
Hardin.
Prayer. Rev. T. Y. Ramsey.
Address. Prof. Junius Jordan.
Quartctte, "Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground, Messrs. Harnett,
Martin. Towner and Harris.
Raading, "Jacket of the Gray,
:1orion Freeman.
Violin solo, selected, Miss har-
din.
Presentation of crosses OF honor,
by Chapter President, Mrs. B. p.
Benton.
Vocal solo, Rock of Ages Mrs.
Jesse Core.
Address, Rev. W. D. Buckner.
Quartette, selected, Messrs.
Towner. Martin, Harnett and Har-
ris.
Address, Monsg. Lucey.
Vocal solo, selected, Miss Atkin-
son.
Talk and benediction, Rev. r. Y.
Ramsey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Immense Number Of japanese Enter
ing the Pacific States-Japan Ac-
cused Of Double Dealing.
Special to the Graphic.

Special to the Graphic.
| Washington, D. c., jan. 11.-Seri-
Gus negotiations are pending between
the United States and Japan respect
ing the immigration OF Japanese to
America. 1t can De said that Presi-
dent Roosevelt is sitting on the lid
=, to prevent an alti-Japanese outbreak
that might prove to be very serious.
Stories o. friction between the
United States ard Japan that recent
. ly have oririnated in European CAPT.
tails uifc- - :@toly have more founda-
| ton n H.. =. Al the government Of
the Uni; ), ates cares 70 admit. In
the sendir { the great Atlantic feet
to the icific waters, President
Roosevelt is providing against any
contingency that possibly may arise.
He proposes that the American nation
shall not be caught unawares by the
willy Japanese as was Russia. If
there is to be anything doing" in
| lllC dCIAAS, uC lAICAuo CAuI tAAS
lAmerican hG2t shall be on the job,
whether it b.. in the words Of Ad-
miral Evans, "a feast, frolic Or a
fight"
| Tremendous pressure is being
brought upon ile president to induce
him to support o Japanese exclusion
measure in the congress. In the past
few days, several members of the
House of Representative have dis
cussed the subject with him, particu-
jlarly Representatives Kahn and
Hayes, OF California. They and
their constituents are directly in touch
with the Japanese situation on the
Pacific Coast and they assert that il
is becoming more and more acute ev'
cry day.
/ II IS q well-understood fact tina
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
D. A. X. Meeting

The John McAlmont Chapter OF the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, Mrs. Julia McAlmont Noel, re-
gent, held a most interesting meet
ing with Mrs. e. w. Freeman, yester-
day afternoon. The meeting opened
with a song by the Chapter, Amer
ica,' followed by the reading of prayer
by Mrs. j. H. Thach. Following this
came the roll call. After the roll
call short business meeting was held
which was followed by an interesting
program as follows:
Reading, Mrs. e. w. Freeman.
The minuet, dance by Miss Vashti
King and Master Gordon Freeman
with piano accompaniment by Mrs.
Freeman.
Reading, Mrs. E. NJ. Schober.
instrumental solo, Mrs. II. 1. HOLD
erness.
An original paper, containing an ac-
count of the death Of George Washing
ton, was read by Miss Irene Bocage
Appropriate decorations in the ma
tional colors gave patriotic air te
the surroundings, flags and streamers
being used with good effect. After
the program elegant refreshments
were served in three courses. In 2d
dition to the regular members who
were present the gusts Of the Chap
ter were Mrs. w. l.. Dewoody, Mrs
r. e. Lee, Mrs. W. A. Taggart, Mrs
II. ]. Holderness, Mrs. E. o. King
Mrs. e. NJ. Schober and Mrs. c. G
Newman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
SOCIETY - |

enjoyed. Mrs. Baum was assisted by
entertaining her guests by her sister
Mrs. A. w. Troupe. Those present
were Mrs Sidney Trigg, Mrs Frank
Clark, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. c. \. McNew.
Mrs. A. Robinson, Mrs. w. Smith, Mrs.
George Smith, Mrs. r. A. Ware, Mrs.
E. o. King, Misses Viola Philpot, Eula
Ware, Neel Gallagher, Mrs. A. W.
Tropue, Mrs. Baum
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
RObt. +. Lee Day.

In commemoration of the birth
day of Robert E. Lee, the D2ugh-
tiers of the Confederacy are arrang-
ing an elaborate program to be held
on his birthday, Sunday afternoon.
January 10, at $50 O'Clock, at the
First Methodist church. There will
be the presentation of eight cross
es of honor by Mrs. B. E. Benton,
the Chapter president. Some OF the
finest musicians of the city are on
the program and no douat a large
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
800 Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ringler en-
Jtertained the 500 Club Friday evening.
AN informal evening was enjoyed over
the game. The prize, a handsome sill
yer fork, was won by Mr.. Sam VaulX
After the game pleasing refreshments
we're served. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leverenz, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Atwood, Mr.. and Mrs
Sam Vaulx, Mr.. and Mrs. Drew White,
Miss Emma White and Mr.. Mack
Hammett ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

The card party to have been CIV
en- by Miss Sue Perkins Wednesday
of this week complimentary to Miss
Bond of Memphis, who was uH-
avoidably detained in that city, has
been postponed until Tuesday, jan
uary 81. The affair promises to be
one of the most delightful card
parties of the present social season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
"PANIC PRICES. ;"

The Murphy-Martin Dry Goods
Company have a page ad in this issue
to which we invite your attention.
Yesterday they inauguarted a special
sale at panic prices which will con
tinue throughout this week, and bar
gain-seekers would do we'll to put the
(Murphy-Martin Dry Goods Company
on their shopping list for the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

Mrs w. "A. Taggart has issued
invitations for Thursday afternoon,
January sixteenth, for O'Clock.
Bridge will be the entertainment
for the afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

A meeting of the Daughters OF
the Confederacy will be held with
Mrs. w. J. Galbraith Tuesday af-
ternoon al 3 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12

Wanted for 19OS-Experienced
statesmen. Attractive line for retail
trade. Worth $500 monthly, and
better, to producers. Position per-
manent to energetic and reliable
men. Box 574. Dept. "a. Chica go,
III.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
Valentine Tea. .

The Graphic is requested to stats
that a Valentine Tea and Bazaar is be-
ing planned to be given under the aus.
pices of the Monument Committee O.
the W. D. c. at the residence OF Mrs
Anna Westbrook, on st. Valentine:
Day, February 14th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-12
Colonial Tea

We are requested to announce that
fine members of the Young Ladies'
Guild of Trinity Church are planning
q Colonial Tea to be given at the res
ifence of Mrs. NJ. A. Austin on
Washington's birthday, February 90.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-08-07

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n 1ts4nust sHhe1s sa.asNss vasS
sGs 20 tpfgtsS fsspasx stsA a.. ss@
ftaa i0ss fsss sac sea- ass~ss .ss
= htAies foseuu. ssz ths suz.A .;
sUNss tsuhs ths sasss.
We fusAss os~a shs aoor sHs ~sis
ei h. Ths ftsstn vas large sus 6iaEr.
,hs csiiiaE lUs Tables s~gr scattered
aboa, tho saHasd aosSf A bar took up
tho aldo O, Ihr room n-Il the en-
race o = general air VI disgeyu;&,
billy nll-d the place
About ihe rom. ont q, tho tables.
som. At tho bar. wcrc numbers oi
stout. rough looking c with q fcS
Greek nshermsn and two or three
sailors.
Behind the bar sat a women whose
appearance in tbai place Amos, start
led ms. She might have been near
Ing seventy. and a hard and evil lie
had left ia marks on her bent frame
and her gnunt face. Her leaiher)
checks were lined deep. and n hawk
like ose emphasized the unpleasant
suggestions conveyed by her face an,
figure. But the most remarkable fea
ture about her was her eyes. Their
was no trace OF age in them. Brigh