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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-21
MARTIN AND SWANSON;
A CALL FOR FAIR PLAY
Comm unicated.

ended In Tuesday % the will be settled
persons who USUALLY align 0 Themselves w, mr contests purely on
factiona already welded to the RESPECTIVE
Of ysns who from partisan feeling and who n
of ha paper.
senatoriai
s be- & ss oa the n bsos aH n What way
The Glass
aive United the
Sixth Virginia candidate for the Senate of these United
States politically operating
with the Hon who is candidate for the the Senate
Thomas The
Hon
Andrew opposing candidates the They
publication distributed
They the observations the political
conflicting of Mr. W Craddock
OF
dock prominent and eminent business of >nehburg the
thriving
He a head
tins campaign committee Lynchburg
signature
raaoeh and other friends the committee anything he did know
/ a o absolutely
delivered Mir w.
publication Virginia
responsible signatures, such expressions these
assuming Mr. Mnague hs the hon ANDREW Jackson
bought "innuendo dignity charge
political
controversy Virginia"
lion Andrew Jackson
Jackson
OF
statesman Of present job Meekness beneath The oasnado pied Wig
eommendable usual Virginia And when the
voice is lifted in lovely acclaim 9" the ~ieder Of the lash and TIE dispenser
seaphi
relish heulock absorb with OF
he beautiful From time time we shall present
- - h fn t,rs oaserrJnS +t Hon ansreu lactson vona
lion William Jones Statesmen aud feformers both
Grad
dock, o $ plenty. There
Now ttme subscribe vrsnan the
Roanoke Times
quies
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Hon
natural assumptions of VT " craddock lit
usually
fcona considerations already
welded to the respective candidates and cannot be reached by appeal to
thousands vireuans who free from
patriotic the dispute settled
to the and best interests Of their state
prohibition
The Nrsnau base their political action does not enter into this pending
All candidates
Of one Objectionable anprohibtons
others
attempt
uf his declared pTon1" prrner ms fhe ~ on the enid rate
imagined far
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however
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We OF
Iynhburg is
credit credit
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hundred
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held responsible editorials
BILL before
of
4 on al election
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-21
SWANSON MUTINY
AT MURPHY'S HOTEL

Friends Of Senator Claude A. swan
son are cooperating with Eugene G,
Massey in arranging for "a meeting
in the interests of the junior senator.
which VIII be held in the auditorium
OF Mnrphys hotel 30 night Mr. Mas
sic Is campaign manager for the
former governor anu Will preside at
the meeting. Several prominent
speakers will make short addresses,
Senator Swanson is very popular in
Richmond and there viii be u large
crowd present 10 show their conf
dence and approval of their faYorte
Senator Swanson is expected in
Richmond as soon as the congress ad-
journs and will then open up active
quarters for the remainder OF the
campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-21
WALKS IN SLUMBERS
AND is BADLY HURT

Fadger Watkins Is evidently some
thing of Il somnambulist, for he walk
ed out of a window last night in his
home, at t,osssth and Mark Streets.
South Richmond, and in falling To the
sidewalk fractured his skull. broke
both bones in his right arm and also
broke leg. He was removed TO the
city hospital and while the odds ap-
pear against him the surgeons hold
out some hope for hts recovery. Ths
NM, &c ca(OraS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-21
REVIEW OF WORK
Of THE Y. ". {. A.
URGENT NEED OF PROPER SOCIAL.
AND RECREATION
CENTERs.
CLOSE BOARDING HOUSE
TIME AND ENERGY WILL DE DE-
VOTED TO FORMING AND PUT
Ting THROUGH PLAN FOR
THIS NECESSITY.
CLOSE BOARDING HOUSE


me Young Women's Christian AS
sociati9n wishes to present to the pub
lie q rnviAuo of i.s work and ira i'm
IA. -,
'"CN'"'e anu i"'ui & plans
The data given throuo7 the news
papers last spring by the Know Your
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-21

Rev. r. J. Spencer. OF Lexington.
Ky, who Is visiting with his wife at
her old home in Cuckoo. will be In
the city this week and will preach
next Sunday at Seventh Street Chris
tian church 'Ns'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
A, A.a4as!e Tragedy.

'Nh., ';~if.:tS ranle Bobby ~ often li;:n.Ni s"ni Of his room aud in, the ;..iTr', tur :. night OF two. II q N.A ,'t...'.t l., thiS. bat ht felt ;.ul nt.,l n'-. -.t.rd certain cherished l,oss.,, sitl:S Ei'E~n~ his uncle. the ,!er:'s 'nan, arrives: unexpectedly one ni,sl' i:ui'hy "as Transferred to his curl. quarters isi l::.~f% and with small cer, .AH.y. ar. ne.s.rcfrd 10 take any pfe rAt,jiuns to guard i!s trea sures
 't II t""(,o .t;sAk the thoughtful ptl esoi. sSn" i'.a,'.G q glass of water on th ta',i+s near rhe bed last night" said th <-..-r.1 ',:.:u ihe Eext morning. '' as'"k+ Y, tie night and found 1t re Ire4>,l13-, ',ost refreshing" ,,
 -t'a." sni'l Bobby. in d tone of scr r"w mn. reuroach. You've drinke4 ut' n,r nre new 'quarium. and ali''-
 f;ni he,r Epbky's revelation was sur pressed b, his mother.-Youth's Com pQIit.!i-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Many Uses of Sand |.

The sands of the se;, are singuiarsv useful. They are of primary inpor- tance in giassm;ik inl They have an important place. yiil warfare. as "A bank of sand twenty inches thick if' pr"': against modern rifle sheis. 1he el"e trical properties of s;LMd show tbal | has positive electricity. although a Toe of silica. the chief constituent of sand is negative,
 The singular dryiHg effect which O. CUTS when q stretch of wet sanii r pressed by he foot is due entirely t. an alteration in the .ailinG of the s:.ne grains Normally the grains are clos tn%elncr but abnormal pilins is brought a,tnut hy pressure of the foo ;hr space he1Weeil :he ,dges Of tft Ernins being enlarged and the water drained nWay. If the pressure of tl!. foot ifs continued the sand become> wettar than ever, the partial vacuum quickly Jr.nging water from the sur rounding sand.
 In ouickSand the moving charactr' IS thnu%iit tu bt. due to the impriSub meni rlweeH the grains of gases frop. nrg:iuit. tniutler. Chicago Tribune
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Informal Tea Club.

Mrs. J. W. Martin was hostess for the lnfol mal Tea Club yesterday af- ternoon in her pretty home on West Second avenue. She had the reception rooms handsomely done in cape JeS- samines and ferns. The color scheme was red and white A five course luncheon was one of the prettiest features of the entertainment. Mrs. James H. Allen, president of the clab, was toastmistress. The place cards were hand painted Gibson Girls heads and also held toasts and conundrums. Mrs Allen called on the various guests for to2sts and conundTumS. which they read All the club mem bers were present besides the follow ing guests: Mrs. Tom Caldwell, Of Crossett; Mrs. D. A. Caldwell, Mrs. G. w. List, Mrs. H. I. HGiderness and Mrs. Will Jones. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Ross Moore, which will be the last meeting of the season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Caught.

A shopwalker ill d lMrge business noted for his severity to the assistant: under him. one day stepped up to | counter from which a lad9like perstt had just left unServeJ.
 You N that lady leave withou making aly rur;hase?" he asked ali grily of the meek looking young man responsible for tie handkerchief Ge pnrtment sales.
 .'YeS sir. l"--
 And .~h"ewas at your counter fuli, ten intHuies?"
 'D G',tl">'S: but. then. you see''-
 .sENHcljy. l saw that. in spite of q, the Gu,.&'lnns she put to you. you rare: iy answered her and never atteulpts ss to get Wh:il s.,a want ed'
 ''W"il. !i.i"-
 -'i"u .nAr,t n,.i make any cxcrs~ shal! r"'aGl yau for carele:sness.
 'a.e;a.. I tlaln't what she wan7e4! 7"
 " lat n#> saaI.:~
 t't,ive .tli.iincS She WAS canvas .n.s fs'" '.i!''...r;; ;,;t,aS to aI. CHG .Fct>.' Gya' 1H's:o3 !si"ht -a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Whatsoever Class.

The Whatsoever Class of the Poplar Street Presbyterian church and the te cher, Mrs W. w. Boyd. surprised Miss Miriam Anderson niece of Ms $. N Reeder. who leave shortly fol Texas. Wednesday evening at the slacfous home of Mrs. Reeder on South Cherry street. Games were played on the lawn and were con cluded by having a flashlight picture made of the attendants. Refresh ments were served The party in cluded the following. Rev and Mrs Boyd. MT. ard Mrs Blakely. Dr. Blair Miss Nay Lee Blair, Mrs. Alice Craw ford, Mrs Green. Miss Helen, Green, Mrs. T. l.. Davis. Mrs Sue Tripptill Mrs Kathrine Mccoy, Mrs. S. N Reeder, Mrs. Lonlady Misses Sudis Mccoy, Leah Youngblood, Pearl San- ders Miss Bennett. Miss Ford, Jennie Boyd. Miriam Anderson. Messrs. James Knox. Crawford Hudson. Rob- ert Lovelady, Houston Blair. M. Fer guson. Glenn Atkinson, Edwin Loos- ley, T. Williams Thomas Boyd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
W. T. Tankevsley was reported quite sick yesterday.
,.sa oA Numbers.

"Willian,.' said Mrs. Van Geider |. the man uf *l work ''I want you 1t cie:,n out lt:n' ,argr closet in the hai iuSI nn' side The i,ari.1 bnru ail the old ,tew sl,;,, .s'ts wsstt. l,aper and any other ruhhiStl you na! ind there"
 After a -.n'ri ijtne she met William in ti," ll,l' ",,rfNtu- in tl,s aru!s hUGs pile ,,f sf,erf tr.'i,;ir, the property or he' etGest d,,:2!!srr
 ''Wha' are l,H, going To do with Me aea's uauSic?" Srr asked
 Why. t'urn ii. sure. as yuu told ;1;s 70 It WAS tc .he c.nset there with tt,t 0ti1eT ,r,li,Uisn
 But didN't mean inc music. Put i back ai uure
 Noting has mistress displeaslire. Mi liam ii.GaifeG .iu surnr!se:
 ''WhE. insn'i she played il all"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16

o'clock and bake up their residence with the groom's mother, Mrs. Carrie McCammon, No. 1106 Main street.
 The marriage of these popular and we'll known residents comes as no great surprise because intimate friends We're informed of the ap- preaching nuptials several weeks ago. Many are of the opinion that the mar Iiage of Mrs. SheehaE and Mr. Me Cannon is the result of a pretty TO- nance which had it's origin at the Florence sanithrium a few months ago, when MT. McCammon was under treatment there, and was attended by Mrs. Sheehan. There is no foundation for this belief as the couple have known each other for some months and were known to be very fond of each other.
 Mrs. Sheehan is a young woman of many charming traits of character She came here seven years ago from Chicago and later became head nurse at the Sanitarium. Being most ef- ficient in her chosen profession and ss woman of endearing qualities and lpv- able disposition, she made many friends and her popularity here is of the unusual kind. Not only IS she admired and respected among the many patients of Mrs. Sheehan, ,m- der whose gentle care they were nurs- ed back to good health but she is generally admired in all circles.
 MT. McCammon is a aon of Mrs. Carrie McCammon and since the, death of his venerable father, Dr. F. F. Me Cemmon, some years ago. he has most successfully conducted the drug business on Main street in which he was associated with his parent He is man of fine business ability. iov ial disposition and many fine quail ties. He is considered ,ne of the wealthiest Of the younger business men of Pine Bluff and his friends ale
 r numbers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
.Woulan,t Ham the Jury.

An old He.-sn named i.nhraitD. hav iG1 been sW',ci, on Il he jury iD mur diet of guilty for DO otlier apmranI reason than his stronE aversion to capi tai punistiTuens in general! Finally the foreman "xrlAined to him that it was g question eitHer ot hanging ttie prisO,ks: or hanging the jury and that it all de pended on him. "Fo' gracious. sah . replied Uncle Erhraim. Ion dem req. comments de .pris'ner am sho' guilty"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
NO EXCUSE.

for having your plano ruined by in- competent tuners. some with testi- monials, other who claim to be fac tory tunes and etc
 Why experiment. with such when you can get real competent piano builder and repairer by merely phon- ing 1502
 Those who appreciate high class work are my best patrons Their names supplied on request. Let ne tell you about it.
 w. F. CLARK Factory Representative. 1429 Olive
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Married Ladies' Bridge Club.

Mrs H. Kemp Toney entertained the Married Ladies Bridge Club yes terday morning at g o'clock in her home There were three tables. Al ter several rounds of interesting bridge, Mrs F. C. Bridges was found to be the Wilf,er of a handsome fill gree compete. On course refresh
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
-"Eyer Wear" Aluminium ware as cheap as a good granite ware at Cleveland-Matthew Hdw. Co
Citizens Hospital Assn,

Citizens Hospital Assn,
 City,
 GentlemeH:--I desire to sincerely thank your association for the prompt and efficient service rendered nle by one of your physicians al the time of my recent misfortune in mashing my fingers.
 While the accident waE not of a serious nature, the attention given could mpt have been betted.
 have been a member of your As sociatiou only two weeks, and tnia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Belclier-N r dden.

The wedding of Miss Tlouise Beloh- CT to George Forbes MGFadden, tc take place Wednesday evening, June 2S at 630 o'clock, at the bride home, No 402 Spring street, Little Rock has been made public by the brides par ents, MT, and Mrs. Josiah Nichols Belcher The announcement will be of interest here as Miss Belcher for metly made her home i'll this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
 Tho Word Derrick.

The word derrick for a machine used to lift heavy weights is ~uriously de rived from London hangman in the beginning of the seventeenth century whose name was Theodoric and who is often mentioned iL old plays. 'He rides circuit with the devil. and Der rick must he hIs host and Tyborne the inntat which hcewill light" occurs in "The Bellmap of London." published in 1916. sThe name thus corrupted came afterward to be applied by ar easy transition to the gallows and later still to any frame or contrivancs resembling 1t in shaps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
McCOy-R Reynolds.

A. M. Reynolds, of this city, and Miss Kate Mccoy, were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Me Coy, Nn 1o17 East sixth avenue yes cerdy afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev W.slM Hunter, of the Presbyteriau church, Little Rock, officiated. The happy pair left on the afternoon ,raip for4 Kansas City and Denver to srend a month. Mir. Reyn>lds is popular en,ploye of the Cotton Belt and has been for the past five 1ye'ars. The bride has heen making her home With her brother E. G. Mccoy, end has many friends. Miss Lula Satt2rwhite was the maid of honor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Daughters of the King.

The Daughters of the King will hold their regular meeting this sfte,noor at 3 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church This will be the last meeting of the summer beAore Rev Reese leaves for his vacation of two months X fui1 attendance is requested as the vote or summer meetings will be taken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
Married Ladies Bridge.

Mrs w. T. Seawell will entertain the Married Ladies Bridge Grub next Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock Her guests will be limited to the club members.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
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Picnic at Park.

The members of the Ohio Street Baptist church Sunday school, to the number Of about thirty, enjoyed a de lightful picnic rt Forest Park yes terday. The crowd which was esenl posed principally of girls, went cut early in the morning and spent tle day in and around the park Lunches We're carried and a tired, but happy paiey returned yesterday afternoon with empty baskets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
<! ae lia .McCammon.

A wedding of unusual interest and.bnG that will he Nn agreeable sur ptlse to the!r many fNends. was tha@ of Mrs. Anna K. sHeShan and Der c. MeC lnmon, both lof this city, The ceremony was performed by and at the home cf Dr ". D. Buckner, Nc. 161S Spring street Little Rock. yes- terday afternoon at o'clock. There
 were nIo attendants. After the core mony Mr. and Mrs. McCammon Were entertained at luncheon by friends Tt the.N Hotel Marion. They will return to this city this morning at 1o.a0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16

;.ments were served Mrs. Frank D Tomlinson will entertain the club this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16

The Embroidery Club will meet this afternoon with Mrs. l.. c. Saunders. of Fest Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
one operation will be saving or $t000 Or more.

one operation will be eaVins os 5000 Or more.
 Your Association will do an untold good in this community, as it will be The means Of giving many a person in moderate circumstances, medical and hospital attention, which they ccUld no. afford to pay themselves. l also appreciate your request to consult your physicians al any time l am feeling unwell, which will save many case ot sayere sickness. Wishing the Citizens Hospital As-. soeiatbsD the success you so deserve ! am, 4
 Yours very truly. <
 j. A. FRAZIER. z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16

s--screens.doors 1 Is tosng and ,s,.ussd from $f.oo pp at cieyeiaad- Aatthswss H4v. Co, s.,<4f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
rerhs .,.

NY wife IS r~rin. s.. sue can cooe
 "Yop gre pfejudh*d in n-s favor"
 "Nos an, mol Sine gnv- 8 tramp apiece of pir last week and ae ha. been back fot more three ltimes.- f-Texhaps be Is after a hero u19dal' Houston Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16
For Soited Handkerchief.

4 handkerchief bag Is fashioned from half a fringed towel ;wanty-three inches tong aud twelve inches wide This is 6fss etMbraitlpred in with smat flowers. eu<'a, As violets or forgetme 3t'S Itafip .ffAsa' iron on the wror' Iisi" :h"n -s.w II un and stitch aero the ilott,,p fttt' 't",,. Ai the fOp hni' "' n,, "''''""t s.-t'v frame six in'i't,
 diatr.ip' nhnh a~ 'n',nnlpd in by
 .4 Co Susl",t is ur.' l'ch wide satis E q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-16

Yours very truly.
 J. A. FRAZIER
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EuIlr0jdery Club,

|. numbers
The Washington times., 1911-08-12
Mt. VERNON TO Be
SCENE Of GERMAN|C
EVENT NEXT FALL
Anniversary of Landing of
First Germans Here to
Be Celebrated.

Observance of the anniversary Of the
landing of the first Germans in the
United States will be one OF the fea-
German-American Alliance that will be
held here October to 9. The commit
tee of arrangements at the session last
night at 90 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, decided to charter the steamer
Manchester and take the convention
visitors and members OF the District
German societies TO Mt. Vernon. The
anniversary falls on October s, and ad-
dresses and music will form the pro-
gram at Mt. Vernon.
Chairman Martin Wiegand presided
at the meeting last night and the heads
of all the subcommittee were present
A banquet will be held at the New Will
lard on one of the evenings in the course
of the convention. Capt. c. T. Schweg-
Ter. secretary Of the general committee.
presented a cover design that was ac-
cepted for the souvenir program. Kari
Hammel, financial secretary, and Jacob
Bruegger, treasurer, reported plans for
raising funds for convention expenses.
Trolley trips to Arlington, Fort Myer,
and other points of interest are planned
The next meeting OF the committee OF
arrangements will be held on August 25
and full report of plans for the moon
light excursion to be held on August
q to raise money for the committee
treasury will be made. Emil SPAIN,
who is in charge of the excursion ar
-angements, reported last night that
there promises to be large attendance
on the trip.
The Washington times., 1911-08-12
ELECTION FIGHT At
c. A. R. CONVENTION
APT TO Be EXCITING
Colonel McElroy Apparently
Has Lead in Race for Com
mander-in-Chief.

Reports received in Grand Army of
the Republic circles in Washington
from Throughout the country indicate
that the struggle for the position Of
commander-in-chief of that organiza-
ton, to be settled at the Rochester con-
vention which opens August q, is TO
be exciting
Col. John McElroy, editor of the Ma
tional Tribune, and one of the best
known Grand Army men in the United
states, is in the field for the position,
and already has received the pledge of
twenty-five of the twenty-eight dele
gates from the Department of the Fo-
tomac.
Colonel McElroy's opponent is Judge
H. M. Trimble, OF Illinois. He has the
support Of veterans of the Northwest
ern States.
For several years Colonel McElroy
has been one of the most active mem-
bers of that rapidly disappearing army
which wore the blue for four years. His
position in this city has thrown him
in contact with the rank and file of
veterans of the entire country, as we'll
as with the legislators sent to Washing
ton. His position as editor of the Tri-
bune is one of power.
1nGica tions are that Colonel McElrOy
will receive an overwhelming majority
at the coming election.