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The Detroit times., 1909-06-18
Such spectacle means something.


1T MEANS THAT THIS CORPORATION RIDDEN COUNTRY is
GETTING VERY FORCEFUL DEMONSTRATION
THE REFERENDUM SOCIALISTS DAY DREAM" AS MANY
ECONOMISTS LAWYERS WOULD HAVE US BE.
LIEvE BUT VERY EFFICIENT CORPORATION NIGHTMARE.
The city of Los Angeles has the referendum.
simple instrument of designed
weapon people be used regulating and correcting the acts of
public
IT, any Angeles there to believe
betrayal neglect the city
Official officials that petition that all the voters be asked to
pass upon official officials general election
single signatures his petition equaing
per of the the election becomes the duty
City pass providing the question be
submitted o the people.
That is the referendum.
few ago public utility corporation the Home Telephone
Co. Angeles City Council law allowing the com
pany to increase its telephones 81 month
residence telephones the city, the request
of the telephone company that the governing body
Of the city the annual OF the corporation
by $45Oo thousands taken from the pockets OF the
people giving offering nothing additional
exchange additional thousands the usual hne of hard luck
md poverty" arguments.
whip snapped five OF the nine Counclen
voted as they expected to-for the company.
The measure went up to Mayor vetoed ii.
The passed that there movement foot to
pass the by the Of
additional vote.
Then evening the Record got into the game OF
anance politics other either silent playing
the corporation stood soy both feet and declared Its
and its hrelngs all the way down the line
Late in March the the Mayor the Council
the Record and steadily growing public
opposition considered worth his while to Hop
He changed the people stood legally bound hand over
s145OOo yearly telephone addition to what they
were already paying privilege Of having telephones their
homes
That would have been people concerned
had il not for the referendum.
passed. the newspaper that had
opened fight petition for referendum vote For nearly two
months against opposition the fight carried forward to
the necessary number Of signers
FEW DAYS AGO THE CITY CLERK NOTIFIED THE COUNCIL
THAT THE PETITION REQUISITE NUMBER OF SIG
NATURES 1T BECAME THE OF THE COUNCIL THAT HAD
PASSED THE LAW TO PASS ORDINANCE SUBMITTING THEIR
OWN ACTION TO REVIEW BY THE PEOPLE
There is not doubt but that the people when they
go polls December will decide for themselves and against the
corporation telephone finds of demon
sang Justly entitled to increase in revenue
There will be able to make such showing.
the resemblance Socialists day dream
the people of Los Angeles can't it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
WOODMEN
 INSTALLATION
To be Held at K. of P. Hall Wednes- day Night-Hon. T. A. Scherer, of Quincy, ILL. to be One of the Speakers.

Cotton Belt Camp No. 13,369, Mod ern Woodmen of America, will hold a public installation of their officers for the New Year at the K. of p. hall over Reap & Crawford's on West Second avenue on Wednesday night January 6, commencing at 7:30 pA n.
 Hon, Thomas A. Scherer, of Quincy, Ill.,, one of the able speakers of the Society, will deliver a short address, to be followed with a musical and a literary program.
 All Woodmen are invited to be pres ent. Bring your friends with you. The public is invited to be present, no admission fee will be charged. The members anticipate good time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
GOVERNMENT CREWS
 NEED MORE BRUSH
Captain AlbrO. Who Has Charge Oi
 River Work Here, Anxious to Con. :. tract for Willow and Cotton Wood to be Used on River Front.

Captain F. F. Albro, of the Govern ment engineering service, who has the river work in charge here. reports that he is finding it difficult to se- cure enough brush and that a prompt delivery of brush at this time would result in more work being accomplish ed by the government crews in re- pairing the revetments along the riv- CT front. The Government is paying $l.75 per cord for brush delivered. and any who have brush for sale would find it profitable to confer with Captain Albro. Willow brush is pre- ferred but cotton wood is also ac- ceptable. Twenty foot brush is be- ing contracted for. One thousand cords of brush is needed at this time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
 TO THE PUBLIC.

In view of recent events. q state- ment at this time might not be amiss. First-There has been and will be no change in the ownership of the stock of the Adams Printing Co.,. owners and publishers of the Daily and Weekly Graphic. This is the same now as at the time of the or ganization of the corporation many years ago and will continue to be the same.
 Second-The entire management of the business of the corporation is vested in Mir. Blake w. Fuqua. MT. Fuqua is capable newspaper man. having spent his entire business life in the work, and is thoroughly wor- thy of this confidence placed in him We desire to thank the public for its generous patronage and many favors and hope to merit continuance.
 Respectfully,
 ADAMS PRINTING. co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

Will Brewer was selected to succeed him. Nr, Brewer has been connected with this company fof the past six years OF more and has made q good faithful employe. His promotion 70 the vice presidency therefore ia q
 well deserved Although this is net the time for closing the books, the business for the past year was dis cussed by the stockholders and show ed q healthy condition far exceeding all expectations, and showing an ex- cellent balance on the profit side. The firm controlling this company are strictly up-to-date in their methods, and businesslil<c in every respect. These facts coupled with the fact that they carry a stock to suit the people accounts for their continued success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
GILMORE'S ACTORS
 MET DEFEAT HERE
Basket Bail Team of Gilmore GOm- pany Played Snappy Ball But We're Defeated by the Lloyd Team oi This City~-Box Party Last Night.

Paul Gilmores basket ball team met defeat at the hands Of the Lloyd team of this city, Tuesday afternoon at the Y. M. C. A.. Gym. X large crowd of basketball enthusiasts saw the contest The actors put up clean ball throughout the two fifteen min ute halves, but the Lloyd aggregation was too fast for them and played snappy at critical moments. The score was 29 to 23 Gordon and Mor- gan of the theatrical team, pulled off some sensational plays. The members of the Lloyd team were guests oi Mr, Gilmore last night, being presented with a box at the performance, Fine Boys of Company B.. Mr. Gilmore 5 guests were: Ernest Hummer, Alien Orto, Harvey Gillespie. Henry Scuii, Arthur Mullegren and Bart Eddins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
PAUL GILMORE GIVES
 FINE PERFORMANCES:

That sparkling comedy "The Boys of Company B" was presented at the Elks Theater last night by Paul G!l- more and capable company, and it is decidedly the best vehicle ever fur nished that promising young star since he dropped the Mummy and the Humming Bird.' It is the work of Rida Johnson Young and deals with the New York National Guard Life. A fair sized audience witnessed the performance and for two hours and thirty minutes enjoyed the happy repartee and amusing lines embodied in the. drama. The plot is skillfulty developed and the characters well drawn. Paul Gilmore is delightful as Tony Allen. He gives delft light com edy touches and displays youthful cboyancy, being cheerful and sprightly even where conditions are adverse
 He delights with his seemingly natur- al ability to turn to victory apparent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
EXPECT FIRST
 TRAINS JAN. II

Star City,>Jan. 5.-The Gould South western Railroad Company has com- pleted the grading of the roadbed, all bridges land trestle, and is now laying rails.
 This Vt work is completed to within four miles>of the city and .it~is said that trains will De running by Jan- uary II.
 When the road is completed the company expects to inaugurate a. semi-daily mail service, besides giving Star City telephone connec~ tion with Little Rock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
inc Bank of Pine Bluff
SEEK PROTECTION
 FOR DARDANELLE
Citizens Wilt Hold Mass Meeting in n Movement to Secure Government Against High Water Inr0ads.

Dardanelle, Jan. 3.---An effort is to be made to have Dardanelle included with Pine Bluff in participation ir protection from the United States government against the inroads of the Arkansas River.
 During the rise early in December the wharf here, costing 5000, was almost entirely destroyed and other damage was done by the high water.
 There will be q mass meeting of citizens of Dardanellc and vicinity who live on the south bank of the river next Saturday afternoon at the court house, at which steps will be taken to secure the aid of the gov ernment in protecting the banks, not only at Dardanelle but at Neely and the Upper Garden bottoms and points between.
 Senators Davis and Clarke have pledged their assistance, as has Con gressman Reid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Having recently purchased the Waldstein brick buildings at 307-9-1l East Third avenue, I am now movtns my office into this property. My bust ness has so grown in the last few months that I am obliged to have more room. am also on my own land and in my own house:
 Those who desire to purchase lots in the several additions I own. will find me ever ready to carefully ex- plain terms and show the property.
 Remember at the Nos. 307-9-11 East Third avenue, you will find my office after the 18th.
 VIM. BURKE, Real Estate Agent
 12-12d Inn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

defeat. Paul Gilmore is a fine looking fellow with an 'at home" stage pres ence that is impressive. He has been a matinee idol ill Pine Bluff for several years and will continue popu- lar here.
 Miss Jimmie Jimeson and Lynn Oyermam as sMadge Blake" and Chick" the girl who lisps and the boy who suffers from a similar inn pediment in speech do very clever work Miss Jinleson's kissing scene with Tony" and her love making scene with Chick" are striking feat ures of the piece. The other mem- bers of the cast are deserving of special mention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
IMPROVEMENTS AT
 THE ARLINGTON

Manager E. A. Schicker. proprietor of the Arlington Hotel, continues to make extensive improvements there and the many conveniences and equip ments added there in the past few weeks has made the hotel one of the most inviting and attractive in the state. The Arlington bar has been remodeled and refurnished and other made, and fine bli- Hard and pool room, adjoining. is a late addition there. rhe bar will he conducted by Lou Owen and MT. Fore man and Mr. Meyers will have charge of the billiard parlor. Lou Owens invites -his~frfends to call there and "lnxKe themselves at home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Sill Aftre
 the Standard

Chcago, Jan. 5.-The Government today began preparations to start re- bate proceeding against the Standard Oil. which If successful will mean q fine of s4O,OO0,V00 against the trust. District Attorney Sims and James Willerson who gathered evidence against the trust declared after conference standard not yet out ci woods" Supreme Court did not in- validate act by which trust prosecuted for relating.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Rockefeller Grants
 More Time for Fund

Hearst News Special to tue Graph;"
 Chicago, Jan. 5.-John D. snocke- feller has granted an extension of ten days for the collection of $200,000 for the Harper Memorial fund by the ITni- versity if Chicago. He was to treble the amount January J. the time set for the collection. and $iS0, ,ooo has been raised by the University.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Baseball Leagues
 Reach Agreement

Hearst News Special to the Graphi'.
 Chicago ILL, Jan. ''.--An agreement will be reached between the American Association. Eastern League and Ma tional Baseball Commission wheeby the two leagues will not withdraw from the Association. The two leagues are to De allowed to draft Western, Southern and Pacific leagues, after the big league drafts are finished.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
MRS. HANS DRUNK
 SAYS HER RELATIVE

Hearst News Special to the Grapsia.
 New York, Jan. 5.--Thornton Hains today admitted on the witness stand that he had heard sls early as 1909 that his brother Peters wife had spent the night at Boston hotel with Annis. He said he did not tell his brother of the incident because Annis reque sted him not to and be
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Ratteree and
 Duley Nominated

Little Rock Ark, Jan 5.-(SpeciaD Mayor w, k. Duley was re-nomin- primary over Bur, Brooks by more than 400 majority The returns also show that E. R. Ratteree has been nominated for police judge over his two opponents The election passed off quietly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

cause lie did not want a tragedy On Monday morning after the confession, the witness said, he found Mrs Hains in q nude and drunken condition in her own house. He took his brother Peter away so that he could not see her i'll that condition. He denied that he ever wrote Peter Of his Wife's in- facilities
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Marion Gray is
 In a Hospital

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Chicago, Ill.,, Jan. 1.-The hearing of the appeal of Marion Grey, the Affinity Broker,,' was called to day but had to be potponed on account of the illness of the defendant, who. Is seriously ill in a hospitable. She $ under sentence of one year. ''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

flArticles of incorporation were Yesterday filed with the Secretary of State by the Rex Land Company of Pine Bluff-Capital stock, $3O00, all of which has been subscribed. The incorporators are Max Gottlieb, presi- dent: Ben Silbernagle, vice president Fred Schneider, secretary: Fred IT,, treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
State Wide Fight
 In West Virginia

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Charleston, ". Va, Jan. 5.-A hard fight over State wide prohibition will be waged before the Legislature which convenes January 13. Thirty five out of fifty-three counties are HOW dry, seven fully wet and the le- mainder partially restricted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
From Death Bed
 To The Altar

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Chicago. Jan. 5.-Miss Margret Weistell an actress who was anyster- iously shot in her own room two weeks ago, left today for San Fran cisco with Rack Brooks, a mining en- gineer, to whom she will be married.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Defied Officers With
 Gun and Dagger

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Chicago, Jan. 5.-A. Seraphic. an immigration inspector was shot and Sergent William George Opols, was stabbed by Constantine Barculus. whom they attempted to arrest for boys into this country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

is the time for every wage earns. to look out for the Yuture-worx |. plenty, wages good--are you savtas a portion oi what you earn?
 Open an account with our Savinsa Department and deposit regularly should you lose your position, wish ea Ro in business for yourself or buy home later-what you save NOW will help you!
 Savings earn 2 per cent futer.ss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Annual Meeting of
 Simpson-Webb Co

J. B. Simpson has purchased the in- terest of J. w. Meeks in the business of the Simpson & Webb Furniture Company and at a meeting of the stockholders held last night MT. Meeks resignation as vice president of the company was accepted and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Child Murderer
 Goes to Trial

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Chicago, Jan. 5.--Walter Mcconnell, who murdered his own child in order to marry a young girl, was put on trial today. X witness is to testify that he was offered money to kill the child.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Officer Fought Insane
 Man in Mid Air

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Chicago, Jan 5.-On the edge of ali electric tower in White City Patrol man Farrel fought for 15 minutes, 200 feet i'll the air, with an insane man. The officer finally knocked the man unconscious and arrested him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

committee i'll the House which is considering the message. It is rum ored that the whole message will be sent back to the President The re- port of the committee is looked for Thursday and action will he taken later in the week
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Shot Friend and
 Is Now Insane

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
 Chicago. Jan. 5--Willialn Moellen- ten, who shot and killed Garrett Schollens, F, son of his best friend mistaking him for a black mailer has gone insane and is confined in a pad Ced cell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
BEGGING FOR BREAD
 IN STRICKEN CITIES

'MeSsina and other stricken towns
 Supplies are beginning to arrive and suffering has been relieved There is still much desolation, however, and many poorly clad persons ar. in the streets begging for crusts of bread.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
MAY RETURN THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Washington, Jan 5.--The recom- mendation that that part of the Presi- dents message, which refers to the fear of certain congressman of a se- cret service Investigation be expungnd will probably be made by the special
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

Miss Rosetta Stifft returned to her home in Little Rock, yesterday, after a brief visit here with Miss Bessie Bluthenthal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

Hearst News Special to the Graphc.
 Rome, Jan. Earthquake shoe ks have been felt at intervals all day. adding excitement and ernbarassmcnt in the work of rescuing bodies irl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06

-Tne little son of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. John, who Is serously ill with
 meningitis, was not improved yes terday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Money and
 Opportunity

When money and opportunity get in touch the combination has tremend- ous breeding possibilities.
 We write the kind of FIRE INSUR- ANGIE and deal in the kind of REAL ESTATE that FRIENDS SELL I'D FRIENDS.
 We also accept money on deposit in trust or subject to check, ALLOWT ING INTEREST ON SAVINGS AC- COUNTS.
 Here are golden opportunitiesT Bring on your coin.
 Pine Bluff Trust Co. Corner Main and Barraqua Streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-06
Guessing On a Man
 Don't Waste Time

Get your cloths made to your measure by Eisenkramer. The reliable Tailor, over Citizens bank. Second avenue cor. Pine street.
 Suits $25. and up
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-03-11
LOCAL ORDER OF ELKS
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

The entertainment given last evening
in the lodge rooms, by the Il. p. O. f..
with Rev. Matthews of Seattle, as prin-
ciple speaker, was largely attended by
the Elks, their wives and invited guests
Rev. Matthews spoke from the stand
point of an Elk in pointing out aims of
the order its relation to the home. civic
duty and politics.
The speaking was greatly enjoyed by
the large audience present. and much
good was undoubtedly derived from the
lecture
The next entertainment given under
the auspices of the b. p. O. +. will be
held the evening OF March 27th, at $50
O'Clock, when the people of Everett will
have the rare opportunity OF seeing and
hearing Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans
or better known as Fighting Bob" in
his lecture entitled From Hampton
Roads, to San Francisco" in command Of
the Atlantic fleet
This is one chance in perhaps a life
time of hearing such a noted naval offic
er relate his life experience in the navy
The Elks have gone to great expense
in bringing fighting Bob" to our city.
and it is hoped a full house will greet
him on his appearance. on March 27-Oa
Reserved seat sale opens Thursday.
March 25th, at 10 a. M. at the Ever
EFT theatre.
Remember the ball given by the Cooks,
Walters and Mattresses, on March IL.
In Masonic Hall Music by Creece's
orchestra.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-03-11
INFORMATION WANTED
Anyone Knowing the Whereabouts of
Joe Tallman, Shingle Weaver, Kindly
Communicate with E. P. March, Sec
retary of the Labor Temple.
Shingle Weavers Hold Large Meeting

Shingle Weavers Hold Large Meeting.
The local Shingle Weavers Union held
one of the largest meetings in their his
tory at the Labor Temple last Tuesday
evening President Folsom and Secre
tary Willis of the international were
present and in interesting talks told of
the conditions obtaining in the shingle
weaving industry throughout the state.
\ subject which aroused much interest
among those present was the proposed
plan of district organization. An ac
tive campaign for membership will be
carried on during the year and the state
ty organizations to facilitate the work,
1t is planned to put an international
organizer into each district to be under
the Joint control of the international
and the locals comprising the districts.
A meeting will be held in this city next
Sunday of representatives of the locals
in Snohomish county at which a coun
ty organization will be effected and a
schedule mapped out for the country or
ganizer. 1t is expected that a coun-
ty convention will be held every three
months at which questions of mutual
import will be discussed and better
fellowship engenderel. The weavers are
enthusiastic over these plans for solidi-
flying their organization.
Next Sunday afternoon a special meet
ing has been called to vote on amend
ments to the international constitution
and large attendance is expected
The eighthour day evolved consider
able discussion but no definite action
was taken. All believe that a shorter
workday would better the conditions of
both mill operators and employees as
it would curtail production and tend to
put the industry on a more stable basis.
They realize however the precariousness
of the shingle market at the present
time and do not contemplate any radical
action that will involve both parties in
added trouble.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-03-11
DOCTORS IN SWITZERLAND

Fiftythrec of the fifty five doctors
in Bellinzona, Switzerland, and its sub,
urbs have COON on strike. They arc
paid by the municipal authorities, the
salaries running from 5000 to $1,000
a year, and by contract, must give their
services free to poor and rich alike
They demand a fixed salary of $500 q
year, and the right of charging fees
varying from 50 cents to $3.50 to pa
tients who are in a position to pay, and
special charges for night visits. They
agree to attend the poor without pay.
ment.