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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

With bands playing and banners fly ing and Eagles screaming along the line of march the third annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Arkansas was opened in this city Tuesday morning. Special trains, bringing delegates from Little Rock, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Benton and other points over the state, ar- rived during the morning and each delegation was met at the Union sta tion by members of Pine Bluff Aerie No 209 in body. President Barney Steil, of Little Rock, accompanied the Little Rock delegation, which was one of the largest to arrive here.
 Each delegation paraded through the downtown streets, to Eagles hali where they registered and received badges and were taken in hand by members of the hotel committee. and given accommodations.
 
 formally opened at the Bluff City Club hall on West Second avenue Many ladies, among them many visitors, at tended the opening session, which was followed by an elaborate dress parade at,3:3O D. m., and a reception and mu- sAale rendered the visiting delegates and their ladies at the Bluff City Club parlors at night by the Lady Eagles
 President Edgar Brewster, of the Pine Bluff Aerie, presided at the open ing session and introduced the various speakers. pr. w. D. Buckner, rector of Trinity Episcopal church. delivered the address of welcome on the part of the local aerie. He said it was with great pleasure that he. as an Eagle extended hearty welcome to the vis- itors His welcome, he said. meant all that the word implied in it's deep est significance. Not only were the guests welcomed to the city. not only 'o .hC lOdSt iOOlilS, Dil lutt lldu d welcome in open hearts. He said he was asked by brother Eagle as to what he was going to talk about Rev. Buckner said he replied that he was going to talk about fifteen or twen- ty minutes. He paid beautiful trib- ute to the secret order and it's pur- poses and his speech was an orator. ical gem. Mayor ". l.. Toney. who headed the parade to and from the station, welcomed the guests on be- half of the city. He told them of Pine Bluffs many facilities and assured the delegates that they would be cor dially received. He declared that the people of Pine Bluff would make good their promises, made to the Eagles by him at Little Rock last year, when he invited them to meet in this city in 1909. Mayor Toney pulled a large gilded key from his pocket and pre- scented it to President Steil. He in- formed him that the key would un- lock the vaults of all the banks and trust companies in this city; that it would open the door of every home
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
RED NEWS OPENING BALL.

At Red Mems Hall, 9th and Main Wednesday night. October 2. Ad- mission, gentlemen, 73 cents Good music, and the finest hall in the city. Oysters will be served in the dining room. 1O-2O-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Co. pay interest on time deposits and saving accounts. Special attention given to sale of all kinds of Real Els. tate. Let ns list any property you may nave Tor sale 9-29-d1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

DRESS PARADE ELABORATE THE HISTORY OF THE ESS MEETING TODAY AND BEN PROB ABILITY ELECTED STATE WOR- pRESIDENT-Mu>iCAL AND EPTION LAST NlGHTDEIE SPECIAL TRAINS AND FOUR BANDS MAKE POPULAR
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
SCREAMING EAGLES CAPTURE
 PINE BLUFF AND ARE ENJOYING
 ~ THEIR ANNUAL FESTIVITIES

dent N. $, Gaunt, of Benton. Dr w. D. Bucilner, Mayor W l.. Toney, pr. Ephraim Frisch and Dr I l.. Cald- we'll followed, i'll d blue carriage
 The Little Rock Delegation. headed by the crack second regiment band: the Hot Springs delegation, with it's band. and the Benton and Pine Bluff delegations, each accompanied by their respective musical organizations. came in order
 A float of pure white, covered by mammoth canopy of white muslin, was much admired It represented the Pine Bluff aerie and it's principles. Truth: Mrs. George Merrill, Liberty; Miss Lena Moser, Equality, and Mrs. C. E. Yauch. Justice.
 The snow white ambulance of the H, l. Holderness company and Ralph Robinson were also in line In the latter were two young misses, Winni- fred Thomas and Eugene Puddephatt, attired as nurses.
 An attractive runabout, decorated in red, white and blue flowers. to which was attached a beautiful black ani- mal wearing white harness. was also ;I,1,> was occupied Mrs T. H. Flowers and Miss Maud Perry.
 The Davis Hospital party was one of the most highly complimented in the procession. The ladies rode beau tifiul, spirited animals and their cos tunes, all alike, were most becoming. They We're attired as hospital nurses, in the customary white dress and cap, and in many instances the lines of the horses were covered ill white. Two of the outriders. Dr, 0. G. Blackwell and w. c. McBryde. carried attractive banners, announcing Tag Day. which is to be observed October 2S. The al dies in the riding pagtN were: Mrs. Hattie DerreauX, Mrs. Tom Payne, Mrs. W. C. McBryde, Miss Minnie Car yer, Mrs. Byrd. Mrs. A B. Trigg, Mrs Rotcherson and Mrs. \. C. Thomas, The outrders were Sheriff C, NJ. Phil pot. Dr. o. c. Blackwell, w. C. Me- Bryde, Frank Stewart, C. A. Hellums and N. T. Seawell.
 Business Session This Morning
 The first business session of the Eagles will be held this morning at their lodge hall on West Second ave- nue. State officers are to be elected The session will begin at g clock. Ben Robinson. a state trustee and one of the trustees of the Pine Bluff aerie, has been endorsed by the local aerie for president and also has the sup port of the Little Rock delegation The annual reports of the state sec retary and treasurer will also be re- celFed. grand ball will be rendered the visitors tonight at the Bluff City Club. Eagles and their invited friends will attend.
 Mrs. W. (. McRryde is in the Lead.
 The result of the first days voting. which is being conducted by. the La dies Temple Society at their tempora- ry dining hall at Barraque and Pine streets, for the most popular Lady Eagle, is as follows.
 Mrs. w. C. McBryde ..............7 72 Mrs C. B. Yauch ...-........71 Mrs. J. E. Stewart ..3 8 Mrs. Phil Bloom, Little Rock 21 Mrs. John H. Dellmon --,...,..,. 20 Mrs. Mary Wetzel, Little Rock k....1O Mrs F. x. Henderson, Argenta .....lO Mrs. Mack ,,......-....-.. ..............1 0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

Mrs Otto Smith has returned to her home in Stuttgart. after a visit to Mrs. Fred Kesterson, in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

Mrs. II. DObSOn and Mrs. l.. Nprcar. or Rob Roy, spent yesterday shopping in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
PATRICK M'CARREN
 SUFFERS RELAPSE

Kew York, Oct. 19.=Patrick McCar- ren, the Brooklyn political leader is near death tonight, having suffered d re lapse from appendicitis operation He is troubled with hiccoughs, which asSravates his condition. also a weak. ened heart
 
 Tornado insurance is so cheap you cannot afford to take the risk. The many recent cyclones emphasizes this. Let us write you a policy. Cotton Belt Savings and Trust Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
CRITICAL DRESSERS
 ALWAYS ORDER EARLY

We are showing the new Fall and Winter shades in blues and grays.
 EISENKRAMER, THE TAILOR. no West Second avenue. over R. . Thompson & Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
FOR UMBRELLA FIXING

l. Glicksburg, the umbrella man, Second and Walnut opposite tele- phone office. 7l27-1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
TalIeSt Eagle in the City.

The talleSt Eagle in Arkansas, l.. C. McAdams, of Benton Aerie No l094, is attending the Eagles convention in this city. He is 47 years old, stands 6 foot G. in his stocking feet and weighs 247 pounds. He says he will stay it out for three days and wants thksssEagles to come to Benton neXE year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

cause the lady voted for was neither the wife, sister. nor daughter of an
 Eagle The eontes will continue for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20

Brown, of his city. is now guest of relatives hrre
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
After You are Married. . Be Sure You Have a Bank Account.

That happiness "a eontentmene chat comes only through . certainty of tho fu- tsre is the healthy, permanent kind. A savings account starts you on that road today. No man can be his best self when cramped by poverty. We will pay you 1 per cent interest on the money you and compound the interest every six months.
 Pine Bluff Trust Co. s. E. Corner Main and Barraque Sts.
 Pine Bluff. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
Eagles Hall i> Most Attractive

The local Eagles have their nest in keeping with the &aily attire of the city The hall is decorated through out with large ferns, emblems of the order and official coIors rcd. white and blue. iii the ladies pafIor stately ferns, palms and other potted plants and Flowers are used to an advantage adding to its attractiveneSs
 In the meeting hall all the pictures are hung with flags large and small, of all colors In the dancing hall flags are also abundantly Used and when the lights are turned on this room is one Of entrancin& beauty. The entire hall was recently renovated and the wood work was repainted The hall is in lirst-class condition for the reception Of all the Eagles in the state.
 The hall is also well advertised bx tue large sign extending across the , street, showing the headquarters ot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-20
Reception and Musicale at Club.

The reception and musicale tender ed the visitors by the Lady Eagles last night at the Bluff City Club hall was complete social success The program numbers were delghtfuly rendered and each participant ac- quilted himself or herself most cred itably. Punch, cake and cream and other refreshments were served. Dancing followed the reception and musical and this feature proved equal ly enjoybale. The Lady Eagles enter talned the visitors ill a charming and hospltable manner and they are de- serving of much credit for their sue cpSSfuI efforts
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
BON4P4RTE FOR BUREAU
4duocated Central Organization for
Department of Justice.

Washington, Feb l9--Strong advocacy OF a cen
trail detective bureau for the Department OF Justice
was made by Attorney General Boreparte when he
appeared recently before the House Committee on
Appropriations TO explain his estimates for the
sundry civil appropriation bill This fact became
known to-day. when the testimony WAS made pub
lie One entire afternoon was spent by the com
n,Ittee In asking Mr.. Bonaparte about the Secret
Service He protested against any Limitation on
auv Secret Service employees Of the government.
Representative Sheriey, of Kentucky quoted
President Roosevelt saying that the very test of
the efficiency of Secret Service force was the fact
that II might be dangerous if improperly used He
asked If an instrument dangerous should not lie
safeguarded
4 think that any restriction which limits the
scone Of the employment Of Secret Service force
replied the Attorney General would tend to the
advantage Of lawbreakers. l do not agree at ell
with the statement that its danger as an engine or
oppression or abuse is in ratio with its efficiency
co. its legitimate purposes. on the contrary,
think it is rather the other way.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
DINNER FOR GOVERNOR HUGHES.
He Will Be Entertained Tonight by the Young
Republican Club, of Brooklyn.

Governor Hughes will be the guest Of honor at a
dinner given for him by the Young Republican
Club of Brooklyn. this evening and Will define mis-
t.tor on direct primaries The dinner will
ba hold ar the new Academy Of Music. State
chairman Timothy l. Woodruff will also be pres
.r+ and has promised give his views on direct
nominations.
The Brooklyn county organization OF whlch MT
woodruff is the chief member. came out short
time ago for direct nominations committee was
also snpointed to draw a bill for presentation to
+ba Legislature which would make mandatory di-
rect nominations take the place OF the present pr-
,,or, system but the bill has not yet been per-
s.as ,n snite Of numerous conferences 1t is
generally conceded by Brooklyn politicians that
tba organization does not want direct primary
nominations and that they were approved only
as a SOD to the Hughes people
r. oirb which is to entertain the Governor is
..-oe,,far'' organization. It IS headed by Darwin
p lanes Mr. James has been an ardent Hughes
man for some time.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
SENATE ENACTS BILLS
Pension and Army Measures Passed
La Toilette Quiet.
[Fron The rrihun. Rursaul

ashington Feb. 1e-The Senate passed to-day
'le pension appropriation bill. carrying total Of
aoout S'oo10o. there being a decrease from the
sum appropriated strictly for pensions Of 100000
ron the ngures Of last year The abolition of the
several pension agencies and the establishment of
a single central agency. strongly recommended
py the President IN the interest Of economy, was
oeIeated by a vote of 81 2.
Inc army appropriation bill was also passed by
the senate This carries a total of SIOz 900. an
increase over the amount carried by the bill as It
came from the House OF approximately 100000.
large part OF which is for the increased pay Of
the enlisted men. which was voted by the Senate
last year and defeated In conference Another item
inserted by the Senate $4,000 for the con-
struction Of road from Jefferson Barracks into
the city Of st. Louis. The Senate also added
S-5oo0o for the. construction of barracks and
quarters
NO obstructive tactics pursued IN the Sen
ate to-day Mr. La Toilette was present but did
not attempt 10 hold up legislation
senator La Toilette was busy to-day circulating
statement denying the assertions made yesterday
oy Senator Penrose regarding the formers neglect
or his committee duties. and sought TO obtain the
signatures of Senators who his colleagues on
committees Up to late hour he had obtained
only four signatures those of three Democrats and
one Republican The latter. however. merely as
serted that he had not furnished TO Mr. Penrose
the material for his charges
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
BEEF TRUST WANTED TO CRUSH BIN
So Frederick Joseph's Counsel Asserts in Suit
IN Recover Stock

Samuel Cntermyer. counsel Tor Frederick Joseph.
former director of the SchwarZschild & Sulzberger
COMPANY, devoted considerable time before Justics
Erlaneer and jury in the Supreme Court yester-
dsv to showing that an agreement TO form the So
called Beef Trust had been made by Ferdinand
SuIzberzer the defendant in the suit brought by
Joseph to recover $4,000 worth OF stock The
SchwarzschiId & SuIzberger Company was inde-
pendent packing concern prior TO 1892 and the de-
feudant controls the majority Of stock
Joseph identified the agreement by which
sscbvrarzschfd & SuIzberger to combine with
the Swift Armour. Morris and Cudahy packing
-con,panies Mr. Untermyer said that In 1902 the
defendant admitted that Mr. Joseph was entitled
70 the 7237s shares which he is suing for
paul D. Cravath, counsel for the defendant. sue
.aedad I'm bringing out that Joseph had become
member OF the New York Butchers Dressed Beef
Counanv which is a subsidiary concern for the
so-raIIed Beef Trust. and that ne had sold ass
shares Of stock in the Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
CornDanv to Edward Tilden. the president Of the
dressed meat company. Mr.. Untermyer In return
sa.d that he wanted show that mis- client
sr,na- for stock which the powerful beef combIna-
tion wanted TO use crush him
.iad 70 show that Tilden was the president OF the
National Packing Company. and that the real pur-
chaser Of the stock was not Tuden. but the Swift
companv. and that Joseph knew OF the fact at the
time of the purchase
There we're several wrangles between opposing
counsel and the examination Of the PLAINTIFF
not concluded when the court adjourned until Tues
dav morning.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20

One Cent Piece Bearing Martyr
Presidents Portrait Simple Design.

- 1,,,,ar the sculptor who made the
.,,snrial medal, Is the designer OF the
one cent piece bearing Lncon's portrait. He
ea,sd word from washington yesterday that his
sosign had been accepted. with suggestions oy
oeeiH ,.+ T,oosevelt for several minor changes In
= ,...,- Mr. Rrenner said yesterday at his
.',s,o No IA East 2sth street. that he considered
tne nlacing of Iincolns likeness on the coinage
- more symbolic Of American ideals than the
present design. ,,s ,.a -.
-, a. nrohle on the coin in place Of the Indian.
IL - u Jbertv'' is to the left of the head, and
- tbo tight Is the date 1909 On the reverse side
~ the top is the motto "E Phrious mum wltn
O. sa,ostb IN the centre the words "One Cent In
~ ,o..ars with a sheaf OF wheat on each side
r. is believed that the Lincoln head has been used
= - one coin before-the scent design In nicKel
- 1sss II is said that not more than nve OF me
I ,rsssions now sell for about s12 each.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
DEPENDS THE CANAL.
r. p. SteGrHs, Back from Panama,
Tells Harvard Men about 1t.

Frederick P. Stearns one of the consulting ensl-
neers who recently inspected the Panama Canal
with President-elect Taft the principal speak
or at the annual dinner of the Harvard Engineer
ing Society of New York last night at the Harvard
Club. Mr. Stearns, who a member OF the
original board of consulting engineers appointed
in 1906 defended the findings of the original board
and the idea of the lock canal at present under
cons+r,ctfon He praised the construction of the
Gatun dam and said the foundation Work was
correct from an engineering standpoint
Mr Stearns said that the original estimate OF
S4oOOO.O0O the cost of the canal did not hcIuae
the S4O OoOOO paid TO the French company and the
s1O OOO 600 paid TO Panama did II provide FOR
the cost of sanitation and the government of the
Canal Zone which Is estimated now at NIOO-"V
TIT. briDga the original estimate up S217 100000
1,iorei Coethas's estimate of $780, 10000, which is
q "a 0 600 over the original estimate is accounted
Tor nv the in the size of the lock- the en-
isrge1ent Of the Culebra cut and other changes
ETankIin Remington. president OF the SOclety
,,id SfaDhen l. Hopkins were among the other
sneakers.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
PUBLIC PRINTING WASTE.
Investigating Committee Finds $500
Tons of Useless Matter.
From The Tribune Bureau.

washington Feb 19.-Ths printing investigation
commission created by Congress four years agO'
% b,cb Senator Platt is chairman and Repre-
santstives Perkins, of New York, and Char es
Iandis OF Indiana. have been active members has
completed its work and formulated a report which
indicates the manner in which thousands of dollars
heretofore spent for public printing can be saved
to the government without detracting IN the
slightest from the benefits rendered to the public
one of the most important features or the re-
forms to be effected will be the substitution or
buckram for sheepskn for binding federal puollca-
+ions a change which would have been adopted
,o,,e aqo had il not been for the opposition of The
labor unions which have advanced no good reason
for following obsolete style except that II made
-ora work for the binders. and have made no at
,ar,nt 70 answer the objection that within com
a-at,veI,, few years sheepskin binding has so de-
.l,o-.+ed as 70 become worthless. necessitating
new binding or the abandonment Of the volumes.
This step is taken not only in the interest," OF
,or,v hut in response TO the protests of nuiner-
- ,,rarians ard the American Library Associa-
tion. -. -,
C,.ha~ raforms devised. and to some extent al
-eadv in operation. promise the greatest economic
TUG ss IS shown by the fact that last year the
ctnaI saving in the publication Of The Congress
,opaI Record" was $4,000; on the publications or
=, r-ooloaical Survey nearly $4,000 and on the
vear hook of the Agricultural department. N0!'VVo
Mt of this saving is effected by a system "i'h
-, ,-avents the accumulation of these pub
,t,o.ions held subject to the order OF menhers
= C,,,e,ress and never utilized by them. So great
had this accumulation become thar there were
.-.d in washington $500 tons of such matter.
nougb 10 fill an ordinary railroad train more tnan
tbrea miles in length. and costing the government
s,r storage in rented buildings 1880 year
Under the lack of system which has hlther'o
nrevailed the cost OF pubic prhi1nS gre" 4'
saoo oo ,r 1s4n TO over 100000 in 1906 Under the
system which has been gradually established ny
+ba commission. the expenditures. despite tne
growth of the government. have fallen on unlh
thew now show reduction Of 10 per cent from the
4.,,ree If 1905 While the commission has accom-
r1isbed much il submits that the existing law Is
nc resuIt of accretion rather than orderly growth
covering period Of seventy years. ana recon-
on6s that the statutes be completely revised
along lines indicated.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
F4VORS LOCK CANAL.
AIfred Noble Talks to 4iumm of
SteUenS Technology Institute.

About three hundred and fifty of rhe alumni OF
the Stevens Institute of Technology had their an
nual dinner last night in the north ballroom Of the
Hotel Astor. The toastmaster was Henry Torrance,
jr.. and the speakers were President Alexander &
Humphreys, of Stevens Institute; Alfred Noble d
former member of the Panama Canal Commission
WHO advocated the lock system for that waterway
Colonel II. G. Prout. John A. Bensel and Colonel
George Harvey.
The speech of the evening made by Alfred
Noble on the Panama Canal In part he said:
In view of the deep and living interest Of all
intelligent Americans in the great work undeI,
statements in regard to 1t which have recently ap
peared in the press, il seemed to me that suca a
unique opportunity as TINS 10 present 70 tiSi1e an
the adoption of the lock canal should not be lost
realize fully that in this vicinity a preference
for sea-level canal at tanarra IS natural SUI
channels as the with which We are most
familiar, the broad North River ana the naghl-
icent Ambrose Channel are indeed 70 De pre-
channel at sea-level the one advocated by the
eloquent and ingenious NJ Bunau-E ari!la ana py
ma" would afford quicker and safer nav lSdtIoi
than any possible lock or summit-level canals DuI
on account Of its enormous cost and the prolohse9
period required for its completion. tne StTdils ~
Panama" must long remain work OF the im1SlIla-
ton rather than of practical realization.
Mr. Noble said the estimated cost Of the summit
level canal the end of 1905 was Sl+OV"'V"" e&-
elusive of sums paid to the French company and
to the Republic of Panama for the concessions. and
gave il as SaOOe0OOO total cost for the canal, not
including the cost of sanitation and of the zone
government, being details not under engineering
control
Notifications of the original plan will call for an
additional expense he said of probably $5O,Ooco
making the total for the lock conal &15ooVW.