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Arizona republican., 1909-05-26

through one of the quilts. Quite as a
matter of course Josie showed il TO the
manager of the department. who, with
a quick glance, uttered a single word
basement"
At the head of the main aisle of ev-
cry department there stands mahog-
any desk presided over by two girls.
On Monday morning in June of last
year credit slips were issued in the
amount of s2,6942S!
But the retailers have not been idle
They have begun to bring this kind
of bunco game to a halt. Here is one
of the methods, as related in the Wo-
mans World:
Sliding back the mirror door of a
cedar lined, moth proof cupboard-(the
best lines of ready made clothing are
no longer piled on counters) he took
down from its nickel hanger silk
lined frock coat and waistcoat marked
to sell for s45.
See that?" he said, and held out the
sleeve.
And the tag was not sewn on the
sleeve with easily cut. and as easily
substituted thread. II was wired on
and where the two ends of the wire
met was a neat, sealed lozenge of SOL
derl
"A Charley-boy wouldn't cut much
of pie at an at-home wearing a
frock coat with that label on the
sleeve would he?" inquired my friend,
and added musingly: Il wish l had
ten dollars for every young man who
has led his lady love to the altar in a
coat borrowed from US before we de-
vised that little deterrent"
And he told me how it had come
about that the label was adopted. The
gentlemen who rent dress suits and
frock coats for livelihood had forced
the issue. Their business was suffer-
ing, and small wonder, for who among
US would pay real money for one
evenings use of a dress coat, when
the same was to be had for nothing.
And that these clothes renters were
in the right was clearly established by
the boom their business received i'm
mediately following the adoption of the
soldered labels by their unconscious
rivals
Quite in keeping with the forging
is the record made by four out-of-
eC"h VI a dblOihCSs
who, at his funeral, expressed the grief
they felt by wearing black costumes
including hats-which were return
ed, within three days of the obsequies,
and onSwhich credit was allowed. Nor
is it only to give grace to funerals
that entire costumes are thus Dor
rowed' from the stores but with equal
sang froid does miladi secure party
gowns, theater coats, indeed, anything
that may be used for one occasion and
returned. It is the same, Mr.. Barbour
says, with vases, cut glass, draperies,
statuary and bronzes, to say nothing
of the thousand and one lesser articles,
such as necklaces, rings, combs and
belts
Indeed" says Mr.. Barbour, Il am
informed by a man whose name in
trade is known from one end of Amer
lea to the other, and whose depart
ment store experience dates practical
ly from the inception of the idea that
it is quite the customary thing for the
stores to have their spoilers in the
cloak rooms and galleries on the oc-
casion of charity balls and such gen
eral functions for the purpose of
and noting the adornment of
various suspected customers of the
stores in order that the offenders may
be, so to speak, caught with the
goods"
Arizona republican., 1909-05-26
is YOUR STATE REPRESENTED

in the States Register? If not, come
in and start it off and send others
Here are the states not vet repre-
scented: Alabama, Arkansas. Connecti-
cut. Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisi-
ana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,
New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Yer
mont, Wyoming. Twenty-one states
in all. Hinckley's Post Office News
Store.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-26
A TRAVELLING PARTY-Mrs.

ence L. Underhill, e. n. Smith and his
mother. Mrs. E. ]. Smith, left via the
Santa Fe on yesterdays Daylight Ex
press for the east. Mrs. Smith has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. W.
Mardis, for the past nine months at
1905 East Adams street. Mr.. Smith
came to take his mother back to her
home in Titusville, Pa, and made a
very brief visit as he had to be back
at his own home in Chautauqtia, n.
Y, by June 1, the date of the opening
of the Chautauqua season.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Put
nam and Mrs. Maggie Hedgpeth were
united in marriage on Monday even
ing at the Gilbert house by Justice
tombstone.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-26
MOHRDIECk SPITZ

"Of'hOiCCN - SFIl - Martin
Mohrdieck and Miss Nellie Spitz We're
united in marriage yesterday by Judge
Phillips at the office of the probate
court. Both are well and favorably
known in Phoenix and have for a long
time been engaged. so. that the event
of yesterday has not come as an over
whelming surprise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Mrs. NeStbrOOk Entertained.

Mrs c. w. Smith was the charming hostess of a delightful entertainment given at her residence on Washington street on the afternoon of Friday last
 Mrs Smith was assisted iii receiv ing by her guest. Mrs. Westbrook, of Pine Bluff, and Mrs. Wyatt, Of Toledo Ohio. The house was artistically dec orated with the gaiety Of spring flow CTS, daffodils and violets, giving the leading colors of purple and gold. The beautiful gowns of all present added to the pleasing effect.
 The game of "Forty-two' was en- gagged in. after which ices and cake were served. \ guest prize was awarded Mrs. Westbrook, Mrs. J. T. Sifford making tue presentation speech The prize was Water-color sketch, the work of the hostess. Each guest was presented portrait sketch score card, also the dainty work of the gifted hostess. A bunch of fresh
 violets acct3panied each souvenir, and yiolets were also placed on the individual cakes ill serving. The invi- ted guests were:
 Mesdames Colin DtWs, Jno. StinsOn, Warren, Sam Tyson, Benbers, NJ A. Elliott ". $. Elliott, E. II. Carson, Lide. k. l.. Watson. C. H. Moore, J. 5. IMcCaughey, Mary Watts, J. c. Ritchic T. J. Gaughan. J. W. Brown, J. W. Meek, Westbrook, of Pine Bluff, Wyatt of Toledo, Ohio, E. T. Hamilton, oi Dallas, Texas. and Misses Gordon. Watts, McCaughey, McRae, Ramsey, Young, Puryear, Gaughan, Sever and Pugh, of Fordyce.--Camden Beacon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
BARTENDERS WERE
 HOSTS SUNDAY

The smoker given by the members of the Pine Bluff Bartenders' Union Sunday afternoon at their hall over Rosenberg's book store, was largely attepded and proved a most enjoyable affair. Owing to arrangements not figured on International Organizer Ben Barton, of Chicagos who was to have been the guest fof honor, did not arrive. The luncheon was served by the Falstaff restaurant and music was furnished by Elliotts orchestra. The 1iquid refreshments were donated by local :. brewery agents. Toasts were made by A. A. LeLaurin and Emil voss and & delightful recitation was feature by MT. Hanlon, who is appearng this week at the Theato- rum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
NEW RATE SHEET
 PREPARED HERE
Local Shippers Meet to Aid Arkansas Railroad Commission In Preparing Tariii of Rates Requested by Judge Trieber of the Federal Court.

An important meeting of the repre- sentat,ves of all the shipping inter esta of Pine Bluff was held at the Board of Trade headquarters yester- rates on lumber. hardware. grain, ice, coal, groceries. dry goods, etc. were discussed
 The representative of the various shippers met for the purpose of com pariIs the present freight rates in ef- feet with those of the No. 8 tariff rate sheet, which was contested by the railroads and in which Judge Vande- venter recently handed down an n- teresting decision. They were called together 10 fix 8 rate sheet in orde r to aid the Arkansas railroad cornmis- sion in it's work of preparing A rate sheet that will make the average freight rate 33 1-3 per cent above that Of the No 3 tariff sheet. X request was recently made by Judge Trieber of the railroad commission to prepare a rate sheet and with that end in ve " the local shippers fixed schedule of rates.
 k. D. Russell and a Mir. Smith, who has a traffic hureau here, will go to Little Rock this morning and meet with the railroad commission which will take up the matter. They will take the local rate sheet with them and submit it at the meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
JOHN P. MOORE'S
 CONDITION CRITICAL

The condition of John r. Moore, ot Evansville, Ind. aho has beeu quite sick here for several days, at the home Of his mother on West Fourth avenue, was reported critical last night and physicians stated that he would hardly live through the night Mr. Moore underwent an operation for appendicitis at his home in E1v condition grew worse he was brought to bis mothers home in this city. He is a member of the Elks lodge and local Elks have been making things as pleasant as possible for him since he was brought here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
SOCIETY.
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Duckett-JOnes.

Duckett-JOnes.
 Miss Eula Jones and l.. x. Duckt tt were unted in marriage Sunday after noon at 5 o'clock by Rev NJ. w. Man vile, pastor of the Carr Memorial church. The ceremony took place st the residence of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. K. T. Jones, at Eighth avenue and Dakota street, with q large number of relatives and frien4s present. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room where an elegant o'clock dinner was served. Mir. Duckett is highly re- spected young business man of this city. Miss Jones is a popular young lady and has many friends who are extending their best wishes to the newly welded pair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
THE HFCAT0N' MAY
 BE THE C0RC0RAN''
Wealthy Jefferson County Planter, Who Represented Arkansas at In. augural Ball, May EndOw Local So. cial Club.

Colonel James w. Corcoran q wealthy planter of this county, who now makes his home ill Washington, D. C., and who represented Arkansas at the recent inaugural ball rendered to President William II. Taft, Is here on A brief visit to Pine Bluff friends, on his way to Hot Springs, where he will enjoy several weeks rest. Col onel Corcoran is owner of one of the largest cotton plantations in this sec tion of the state and lived in this city many years. He is all ideal south erner and now moves in the highest social circles at Washington.
 While in the city yesterday Colonel Corcoran discussed an endowment of $2,500 which he will likely bestow on the new social club, the Hecaton, here. The club was recently organ ized with a large membership and it purchased the 57000 home of Will liam H. Langford, on West Fifth ave- nue, for clubhouse. The club $ composed of Pine Bluff elite and many of it's members are intimate friends of Colonel Corcoran.
 While at the Board of Trade syes- terday Colonel Corcoran talked the matter over with Secretary J. L. Caldwell and it is stated that he is giving the endowment much thought The furnishings to the new clubhouse will cost about $2,5o0 and the endow- ment would come at most oppor- tune time.
 The famous Corcoran Gallery oi Arts in Washington was named for au uncle of Colonel Corcoran and in the event that the Jefferson county plant CT endows the Pine Bluff social club there is a likelihood of the Hacaton being changed to the Corcoran.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Lakeside Home Mission Society.

The Home Mission Society of the noon at the residnce of Mrs. M. F.. Howsen, on South Olive street. The meeting was led by Mrs. J. II. Wat kins. Mrs r. C. Farrar read well prepared paper on Our Gifts and How to Use Them. Yearly reports from all the officers were read, and showed the society to be in q pros porous condition. The attendance was unusually large and all seemed very much interested and ready to begin the years work in earnest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
E RANGES STaap

re&iiIf monthly program Wednesday morning 1t ID o'clock in the Temple The following js the program:
 Chorus, selected, Coterie chorus.
 Instrumental solo, (a) 'Firefy {NeyiD; (b) "A Sketch, No. 1" (Ed- ward HilD. Miss Gladys Elliott
 Vocal solo, selected, Miss Reva Harris.
 Quartet, "On To the Battle" (Ed- ward Holst}, Miss PhiIpot, Mrs Cour- tail, Mesdames Hendricks Byrd and billiard H. Saunders.
 Vocal solo. Queen of the Earth {Tinsute). MT. X. C. Bahlau.
 instrumental solo, selected, Mrs. J l. Norris.
 Vocal solo, selected, Miss Rosen berger.
 Vocal solo, selected, Miss Fannie Hardin.
 Trio. Good Night, Beloved" (F. NJ Lohn), Mcsdames A. W. Mills, Lake W. D. Ferguson.
 Chorus, Doris (Nevin), Cotsri' chorus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Improvement Association.


 The High School Improvement As sociation will meet this afternoon at the high school. All members are urged to be present as important bus mess will be discussed. Any lady wishing to become member of this association is extended an invitation to be present.
 General R. M. Knox, who has been i'll for the past ten days, is able to be at his office again.
 Mary Christie, who has been sui fering from an attack of diptheria, has fully recovered and the quaran- tine has been raised. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. w. w. Christie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Society Officers Installed.

The services Sunday morning at the Lakeside Methodist Church were most impressive and helpful. Rev. T. O.. Owen took as a subject 'The Holy Spirit, the Christian Guide" 1mme- diately following the services the min ister installed the new officers in both the Home and Foreign Mission ary Societies. He impressed upon each one the duties of her office and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Young Ladies' Guild.

The Young Ladies Guild held its regular monthly meeting Monday af- ternoon, with Miss Sue Perkins, at her home on South Oak street. The regular routine business was disposed of. The cake sales the Guild has been giving during Lent have proven great successes, especially so in the case of the last one. It was decided to hold the next sale in the store of Tomlinson & Knox on Saturday, March 20.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Luncheon For Aged Parent.

4 delightful luncheon was given Saturday at noon by Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Ross, at. their home, No. 500 West Fourteenth avenue, in honor of Mrs
 Ross father, J. A. Powell, of Ozark, who on that day celebrated his sev- enty-second birthday. MT. and Mrs. Ross were assisted in entertaining their guests by their daughter, Miss Stevie Ross. Violets were used in the decorations. A tempting luncheon was served in several courses. Cov- CTS were laid for Mesdames Page Lindsay, Mike Russell, w. B. Sorrells and w. F. Harris; J. A. Rowell, Miss Stevie Ross and Mir. and Mrs. Ross.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16

SEE CHARLES J. MADDING, DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE MA. TIONAL LIFE OF THE U. s. A.. (CHICAGO). HE CAN WRITE YOU ANY KIND OF A POLICY YOU WANT. 3-14 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16

We will reserve nothing. Our en-. tire stock of lace curtains, nets, DOT. tieres, draperies and drapery material is included in the SALE beginning TODAY. TOmIinsOn & Knox, POS West Second avenue. 3.16 Ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
Surprise Party.

Surprise Party.
 Miss Ruby Ross was rendered a oe- lightful surprise party Saturday arter- noon by her classmates or the LAKE aide school, at the home of her par ants No. 500 West Fourteenth street. The afternoon was spent in music anu yames the feature of which was a flower contest. Miss Jessie Parker was most successful and was a"aru- ad a box of candy. Each girl present vas presented with potted plant ana each boy four leaf clover as sou- venir. Dainty refreshments were served a.to Misses lone Farrar' Alma Foley, Willie steed, Fannie ho"is' Ethel Mann, Jessie Parker, bessle Routh, Ruby Ross, Christine Puaoe- mhatt and Mamie Farrar, ana Mas'e' . ,A,hert Madding, Will am Wroe Brew ster, Morgan Toney, Harvey MulllAeh' Read Fletcher, John sorrells' freeiN, Christopher, virginius Mead anu Stanley Williams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16

Musical Coterie Concert.
 With Miss Florence Dewoooy anu urs w D. Ferguson acting as chair men, the Musical Coterie will nolo i's AoVAAt S>,S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16

Don't think that piles can't be cured. Thousands of obstinate cases have been cused by Doan's Ointment. 5o cents at any drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
D. A. K. Elects Officers.

The John McAlmont Chapter, D. A. R., was most graciously entertained Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Julia Noel, at her home on East Sixth ave" nue. This was the regular meeting for the election of officers, which was held with the following results: Mrs. Noel, regent; Mrs. E. w. Freeman vice regent; Mrs. (. Cross, treasurer;
 Miss Blanche Fox, recording secre- tary; Mrs. A. M. Barrow, correspona-
 ing secretary; Mrs. J. H. Thach' chaplain; Mrs. c. H. Bolinger, hls- torian, and Mrs. K. l.. Atkinson reg istrar. After the election of officers q social hour followed, during which an eycellent paper on Famous Wo- men of the Revolution was most impressively read by Miss Blanche Fox Mrs. billiard Saunders gave seV- eral delightful piano solos. Mrs. Noei' who enjoys the distinction of hav'lai heen twice elected regent of the chap ter. gave a graphic description ot the recent state conference, which was held in Little Rock on February 2z' The narrative, told in Mrs. Noels orig Inal way, was highly enjoyed by her xuests. Delicious refreshments were served. The meeting adjourned ;o meet with Mrs. o. w. Clark In Aprll'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16

Complete line of refrigeratOrs at Union Furniture Company. Best in town. 3-7 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16
DINERS FOR TIFF:
 COTTON BELT NHAD


 (. H. Jennings, aA2er.o..Asieat f dining car service for the Cotton Belt road is in the city on his way to TeXarkana from Chica:.4, wuerp h.. inspected three handsol FL ,n& cs.rs which are being built taAr" especially for the Cotton Belt. Dc ai,t.}5 aJr said to be the finest "snr auil; for a southern road and vii ;e eoFApleted in few'wceks. Mrs. .'elriH .pent yesterday in the city with f'-:gff E and returned to Texarkana Ia>i nis II with her husband.
 Sectional book cases at Lniom Furniture Company. ,.-7 tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-03-16

the necessity of giving their best ef forts to the Masters cause.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16

Railroad building and projecting is
still going forward in the state Of Wash
ington with undated vigor. The Mil
waukee let the contract the past week
for a hundred mile line to connect
the main road with Spokane. Work
on the Big Bend extension Of the Great
Northern from Columbia siding east Of
Wenatchee is under way and will be
completed before crop moving time.
Every indication points to the building
of line south from Oroville down the
valley Of the Okanogan by the G. N.
Both the G. N. and the Milwaukee
have surveyors in the valley Of the Col
umbia south of Wenatchee. Just how
much actual building will grow out Of
this surveying can not be told at pres
ent, but doubtless one or the other
will commence construction at an early
date. Several short lines are under
construction in the Walla Walla country.
The mysterious North Coast is doing
considerable building in the central
part Of the state, while the Milwaukee
has yet considerable work to do before
the line between Seattle and the Col
umbia is completed. Beside all this
there are all sorts OF rumors Of new
electric lines to be built. At the
present there is more railroad building
going on in the state OF Washington
than any other portion Of the United
States.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16
Doings In Justices Court

Magistrate Rice has been doing
business the past week with moral de-
linquents. Some Of whom Contributed
various sums to the towns excheouer.
Frank and Lee Howerton each paid
FIVE and costs for disorderly conduct.
Frank Cullen, who was drunk and dis
orderly, iquidated his fine by work on
the street. James Ingglis who was
guilty of disorderly conduct squared
himself by paying IS and costs. The
case against Al Church for assault and
battery was dismissed.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16

drowsy denizens up. Then there will
be rafting Of dry bones 10 get in the
procession. But it will be too late.
The sleep will have been too long and
sound.
We know OF a town, less than a
thousand miles from here, that was
afflicted much as is this town now.
But some live ones came along, and in
less than a twelfth-month every solitary
business house, big and little, old and
young, either sold out, troze out, or
was closed out by sheriff. And now
it is one Of the Invest, hustlingest, best
towns in the state OF W..
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16
EVERGREEN STATE
Interesting Items Gathered
From All Parts OF the State.
Ancient Foes to Contest.

Seattle--Chief Taholah, of the
Quiniaults, has issued a challenge to
his ancient tribal enemy, the King
George Indians, of Vancouver Island,
to meet his men in contests with the
whale lance and in driving the long
boat at the A.-Y.-P. Exposition.
One of the contests which prom
Uses to be most spectacular, will be
the whale chase. A log will be set
adrift in Lake Washington and the
ocean canoes will be manned each by
eight men. They will be swiftly
driven by paddles until within strik-
ing distance of the dummy whale,
when the harpooners will launch
their lances.
Chief Taholah is 80 years old. He
signed the peace treaty with Govern
or Isaac A. Stevens in 1855.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16
In a sermon delivered By N

In a sermon delivered by M. A.
Matthews in Seattle last Sunday there
is paragraph that furnishes food for
reflection. Mr.. Matthews said in fail
ing to teach the dignity and love Of
work, the public schools are neglecting
their most important duty. Mr.. Roose-
yelt admits that in his early manhood
he INDUCED contempt for the man
who worked. He came later to change
his opinion, but his own early expert
ence tends to show how the working
man is looked upon by those who are
reared in an atmosphere Of plenty and
never have to work. Work, work that
soils your hands, is the most ennobling
and the most important thing in the
economy Of life. Without work there
can be no civilization. Without work
there could be no life. Work is the
very life of all life. Life, from the
lowest to the highest form, depends on
work. The highest intelligence can
not maintain life without work. The
lowest intelligence can maintain life by
work. II this was taught in the public
schools children would not grow up
with a contempt for the importance of
the man who works. He is Of prime
importance. He makes possible the
leisure of the man who thinks.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16
Conductor Shot by Insane italian.

Tacoma-Conducto W. j. Hilby,
of a Northern Pacific passenger
train. was shot twice by an insane
Italian just as his train was pulling
out of Bristol Sunday morning.
The Italian walked through the
coaches fiourishing a big revolver
and terrifying the passengers. Con-
ductor Hilby tried to secure the gun
and a fight for its possession took
place, during which the gun was dis
charged, Hilby being shot in the
hand and leg, but both are flesh
wounds and will not prove serious.
The Italian was taken from the train
and brought to Tacoma, where he
was examined as to his sanity.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-04-16

Tom Henry, who was here this week
and will be remembered by many old
timers who looked to him for their
supply Of vegetables for several years,
says he has ordered an automobile. In
the whirligig Of time what changes do
come about. A few years ago Mr..
Henry peddled vegetables and soon he
will be sailing around in his touring
car. He came here fifteen years ago,
filed on homestead, planted few
trees, and while waiting for them to
come into bearing he cultivated and
sold vegetables. When the red apples
came into bearing he sold few thous-
and dollars worth every summer. Then
the price OF land began to go up from
$40 per acre to 500, then $500, and
now it is worth all the way from $1,000
to $4,000 per acre. A man has five
acres OF orchard and from its profits
buys automobiles and spends his win
tiers in Southern California.