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Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
PLAZA Hotel IS
DOING RUSHING
BUSINESS
MRS. c. r. CUTLER TAKES
CHARGE or THE DINING
ROOM.

After months Of hard work on the
part Of Manager Harvey and an army
Of carpenters, plumbers and other
artisans. the Plaza hotel, the big
West side hostelry, is ready for occu-
pancy. Those persons who have been
familiar with the old place for years
would never recognize it today. 1t
has been converted into one Of the
most beautiful places for the enter
tainment of travelling and permanent
guests in the entire southwest. Re-
modelled and refurnished throughout,
the hostelry is a model Of comfort
and convenience. Large numbers OF
the rooms are equipped with private
baths and many are arranged EN-
suite, in order to accommodate fami-
lies. Only the laying Of few hall
carpets remains to be done before the
work is complete.
Mrs. G. F. Cutler has assumed
charge of the dining room, which as
sures the public that the culinary de-
partment will be taken care Of in the
best possible way The dining room
is large and airy, attractively located
and beautifully furnished. Mrs. Cut
Ter has engaged the best Of help and
the meals are appetizing and well
served
The hotel expects to make a bid
for the best family trade and also for
the commercial trade. Already the
rooms are filling up with permanent
dodgers and the number of boarders
is increasing daily. The management
believes Las Vegas needs hostelry
Of Just the variety they have provid-
ed. Being up to date. Manager Har-
vey has advertised his place in every
city between Las Vegas and Saint
Louis. He also will advertise in east
ern magazines which contain matter
of interest to the tourists. He ex-
poets the hotel to make good from the
start, having been encouraged by the
business done the first few weeks.
The Chicago capitalist who owns the
place has spent a large amount Of
money upon the remodeling opera
| tions.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
GIGANTIC ARMIES
ENGAGE IN FIGHT
MIMIC WAR TO BE PARTICIPATED
IN CAMPAIGN. IN STATE OF
WISCONSIN

Camp Mccoy sparta WIS, July 2s
Equipped with Ehup tents two days
rations and hundreds Of thousands o.
blank cartridges 1000 United States
troops, including 1890 infantry and
1000 cavalry. field artillery outposts
and hospital corps all on war basis
left camp here today to engage In
what war. department experts say
win be one of the most extensive
mimic campaigns ever held in the
United States.
With a battlefield stretching ove'
two counties, the regulars expect to
engage a hostile force OF equal
strength, composed mostly Of state
troobs which was to advance from
the Wisconsin military reservation ae
Camp Douglas, 25 miles away. 1t is
not believed the opposing forces viii
meet before tomorrow when a general
engagement will begin.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
MURDERER IS SANE

Sacramento, Calf, July 24.--Charles
Carson, the Folsom convict who had
been under the shadow of the gal
lows since 1906, when he was sen
fenced to death for participating in
the famous Finley -Carson-Quijada, pri
son outbreak of 1904, was declared
sane today by a fury in the superior
court. Unless reprieved again by
the governor, he win pay the death
penalty on August 2. +.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
FERGUSON LIKES HIS
Washington POSITION
WOULD LIKE TO BE RETURNED
TO CONGRESS BY NEW
MEXICO

Roswell N. NJ. July 24.-All doubt
as to whether Congressman Harvey
B. Ferguson of Albuquerque would
be acandidate for reelection was set
tied today by his announcement
through A. L Whiteman, president OF
the local Wilson-Marsha club. His
announcement scores both Taft and
Roosevelt severely, and reiterates al
legiance to the principles of democra-
cy as well as faith and confidence in
the leadership of Woodrow Wilson.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24

ful product by the Rev. Walter Brown
entitled "Eyerywoman."
The last lecture which was given
yesterday afternoon was on Irish
Literature" After silence OF sever.
al centuries" said Mrs. McFarIane,
the Irish people are giving to the
world a literature OF great poetic
beauty" The truth OF this state.
ment was well shown by Mrs. Nc
FarIane's recitation Of folk tales, which
are so delightfully."- humorous and
quaint. Two OF the typical Irish
tales we're related by Mrs. McFarlane
and she then presented @The Countess
Cathleen," a poetic drama from the
pen OF the Keats, and the Travelling
Man." one act play by Lady Greg.
ory.
AS a speaker Mrs. McFarlane has
charming and interesting manner,
and each of the lectures was enjoyed
thoroughly by her listeners, who
we're many.
This is Mrs. McFarlanes second Wis
It in Las Vegas and she win be vel
coined to Las Vegas at any future
time, having made many friends who
had the pleasure OF attending the lee.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
coRREspoNpENcEi rs SHOWN

San Francisco, July Cores
pondence between William H. Han
nam, secretary of the Spreckles Sugar
Refining company and the Western
company, and H. o. Havemeyer. for
mer president of the American Sugar
Refining company, were offered in
evidence by the prosecution today in
the hearing of the governments suit
in equity to dissolve the American
Sugar Refining company and its al
lied corporations Attorneys for the
government sought to establish the
letters, action between the American
Sugar Refining company and Califor
MIA companies. a
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
PROCEEDINGS MAY STOP

Washington, July 24.-Before decid-
ing whether the Impeachment proceed
ings against Judge Hanford shall go
on, the house judiciary committee viii
await the return Of the subcommittee
which heard testimony against the
judge in Seattle, Whether President
Taft win accept the judges resigna-
tion probably depends upon the com
mittee's decision.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
ANOTHER CONTINUANCE.

Los Angeles, July PA further
continuance was taken in the bribery
trial Of Clarence S. Darrow today be-
cause of the illness of Juror Leavitt
The defense has abandoned all hope
os closing its case this week.
Judge Hutton indicated today that
he was in favor Of waiting for the re
covery' of the juror several days, il
necessary, although he announced
from the bench that Leavitts physic
ans promised TO have the juror in
court tomorrow morning.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
MRS. M'FARLANE ENDS
Series OF LECTURES
CHARMING DENVER WOMAN RE.
TURNS HOME, HAVING MADE
MANY NEW FRIENDS

Having concluded her series on lee
tires on literature yesterday after
noon, at which time she spote on
Irish Literature" Mrs. Ida Kruse Nc
Farlane. one of the instructors in the
English department Of Denver Uni
Vcrsity. lef! today for Denver. The
lectures delivered by Mrs. McFarIane
in New Mexico Normal University hall.
which were six in number. we're ali
highly instructive and Of an unususl.
ly entertaining nature.
Mrs. McFarlane in her opening lee
ture last Wednesday afternoon used
as her subject THE Principles Of
Literary Criticism Proverbs. fables
and modern short stories were used
by the speaker in illustrating the ele-
ments of morality and beauty in liter
ature.
Thursday afternoon Paris" was the
subject of Mrs. McFarlen's address.
Following the statement Of the young
er Dumas that "cities should be
studied through the human document" "
Mrs. McFarlane recited many Incl
dents showing the practical spirit
and also idealism OF the Partisan.
Then followed telling of Maupus-
eant's great story The Necklace >
and summary of Balzac'.' Two
Young Women"
Mrs McFarlane's topic Friday was
was "Teh Russian Literature" She
gave a review of Andersons King
Hunger" and of Gogols brilliant ncv-
ell Dead Souls"
Sahkespeare's Antony and Cleo
patra" was dealt with by Mrs. Nc
Farlane Saturday morning. She spoke
a short time on the changes that are
creeping into the teaching of literature
and particularly the teaching oi
Shakespeare. Mrs. McFarIane said
an effort is being male to do away
with the task idea in the class room
and to establish the conditions where
in 1t is possible for students to de
velop and follow love for literature
The most revolutionary thing suggest
ed by Mrs. McFarlane was the doine
away with the assigned work, and al
lowing the work on the part Of the
students to be voluntary. The re
suits where this has been tried have
been most gratifying, said Mrs. Nc
Farlane. An interperative recital oi
the play "Antony and Cleopatra
was given by Mrs. McFarlane, EN-
Iphasizing the variety Of effect ant
the dramatic Impressions of the
Shakespearean masterpiece.
The Modern Drama" was the to
pic discussed Monday by the Denver
teacher, at which time she gave q
review of Strindberg's great psyche
logical play, The Link" and OF
Charles Ram Kennedy's one act play,
The Terrible Week" This play is
commanding attention by its drama
tic revelation Of the shallowness OF
the prevailing conception of duty. 7
is powerfully anti-military in its pur
pose The last play that Mrs. McFar.
lane took up Monday was the beauti
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
BASEBALL Norss.


Five members Of the Appleton Wis
consin-Illlnois league team are bat
ting for 800 or better.
The Boston Red sox have won
eight Of the u games played with the
Detroit Tigers this season.
Bob Bescher, Of the Cincinnati Reds,
is the leading run-getter and base-
stealer in the National league.
The Mountain States league has dis
banded. The blow-up of the Hunting
ton team put the organization on the
rocks.
The White Sox scouts have gathered
quite bunch of minor leaguersi for
Jimmy Callahan to try out this fall.
The Salem team which has been
leading the Ohio and Pennsylvania
league. was recently transferred to
Fairmont. w. Va.
After winning 16 straight games the
New oYrk Giants lost seven of the
zine games played on their weston
trip.
The great work Of the Chicago
Cubs of late has caused New York
fans to sit up and rubber in the direo-
ton of the stock yards.
Charlie Doom believe that his team
viii go higher in the National league
race and has picked out second place
for the Quakers. s,.s
Manager Griffin, of the Richmond
team, and Manager Busch, of the
Petersburg team, are tied for the bat
ting honors in the Virginia league.
After August 20 the number of play
ers carried by teams of the American
and National leagues can be increas
ed from 25 to 35.
It took Ray Collins a couple o.
months to get into condition, but since
hitting his stride he has done won
derful work for the Boston Red Sox
Pitching must be the middle nam,
of the Brown family. The Chicagt
Cubs, the st. Louis Browns, the Bos
ton Braves and the Athletics all hay,
a pitcher named Brown.
Larry Lejeune, of the Grand Rapids
team, has made is home runs thi,
season. He was tried out by Brook
lyin last season and sent back to tn,
Central league.
The chances are a number of majol
league clubs would like to have Har
ry Krause now that the former Phila
delphia star is pitching championship
ball for Toledo.
Manager Charlie Carr, of the Kan
sas City team. and Claude Rossmal
Of the Minneapolis Millers, are run
ming neck and neck for the battin,
honors in thesAmerican association.
| The sherman club of the Texas-Ok
lahoma leaghe, has signed a big In
dian by the name of Lineup who /.
said to be wonderful pitcher. Tin
cup and pitcher is a soothing combi
nation.
Nearly quarter of a century agt
Jesse Burkett was one of the Ieadint
batters of the National league, ant
today the same Jesse is the leading
swatsmith of his Worcester team.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24

Summer colds are hard to get rid
Of. and frequently lead to asthma
bronchitis, and hay fever. Do not let
your cold get hold, on you, but use
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
for quick relief. w. H. Alien. Chel-
sea, Wis, says: "Ws prefer Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound to other
cough medicines because 1t quickly
cures coughs and colds. 1t viii ward
off cold II taken in time" Con.
tains no opiates. o. G. Shaefef, Red
Cross Drug Store. T 9Di
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24
PRoeREssIvEs IN MARyLANp.

Baltimore, Nd, July 24.-Leaders
of the Roosevelt movement have ar
ranged for a state convention of the
progressive party to be held in this
city tomorrow to select the Maryland
delegates to the Chicago convention.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24

Once in a great while a man ac-
quires wealth and fame without for.
getting his old friends.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-24

Many man is a woman hater dc.
spite the fact that he has never mar
ried
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
DAUGHTERS MEET
 IN PINE BLUFF
 .e State Convention to Be Held in This City is Attracting Much Attention.
D | L F. G A T ES COMING
Little Rex Chapters Name Large Nnmber~-,NiIl Meet Here OH
 October 9.-2t.

The United Daughters of Confe3er- ate Veterans ail over the State are busily engaged electing q delegates and preparing ill general fer the Seven- teelth annual convention to be held f Pine Bluff October 22, 23, 24 and 25. The convSnt on was hell at Cam den last year, and although there were only about 100 delegates present the meeting was most successful. However, 1t is hopal that fully 200 delegates besides alternates and others will at end the convention next wek at Pine Bluff.
 Each c3apter is entitled to one dele gate for every twenty-five members enrolled and the following delegates from the following chapters i'll Iii tie Rock have been selected as represen- tacives:
 Margolet R.ose Chapter-Miss Mill l1ed Sutton, Miss Clara Rutland, Miss Marie G nocchio and Miss Min nie Greenfield.
 Memorial Chapter-Mesaames Geo. B. Gill o. Halliburton, George Lips comb T. J. Gay, Jennie Beauchamp, George Cunningham, J. M. Belcher, L. ". Long, Frank Cook, R. McClos- key l.. C. Crowley Fred Watkins, J. r. Deal and Dick Stevenson; alter mates, Mesdames M. c. Jones, J. B. Lindsey, Blanche Edwards, J>3 n Gosnen, Fred Maid Ing, Alta Ogden, s. N. Wright. Carlton w lli2ms and F. H. schaffer and VI ses Jessie Ramsey Roy Danaher and Eula Spivey.
 Keller Chapter-Mesdames J. M. Loftsn, Eugene Young, J. B. Robin- son, George Clements, Robert Heriot, M. ]. Baker, George Vaughan and F. P. C,.tes. j.. #
 Ch9rehill Ciaa'5ter--Mesdames Earle Hodges, D. K. Falconer, Nora Beav- e.s and Misses Janette Himstead and Craze Quindley; alternates, Mes danes c. H. Chitten, D. F. s. Gallo way, Henry Vogler. F H. Atkinson and B. B. Lipsey.
 While in ne Bluff the delegates will be the guests of and will be en- tert1lned by the Pine Bluff chapter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
pRFSBYTERIANS TO
 ERECT BIBLE HOUSE
S. (. sieXandey and Fred Fox Start Fund With $1,G0O and
 $SGO Donations.

Dr. J. I. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, announced to his morning congregation Sunday the in- ception of a movement to erect a Bible House on the site just north of the church.
 S. c. Alexander, prominent in com mercial life and church circles, said he would give $1,0OO as a neuclus for the fund to be raised, and Fred Fox, another prominent church member and business man, added $500 to the fund.
 The movement will be we'll organ ized and 1t is thought that suffi- cient amount can be raised by next fall to erect $7.OOO or $8,O00 build- ing.
 The congregation will observe re- formatory day on Sunday, October 27. with a rally and roll call.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
MOTION IN THE
 BaInGF BOND SUI1
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTS ALLEGE THAT CONDITION WAS
 OMITTED FROM DOCUMENT.
Understanding Was That County Should Build Bridge to Make
 Bond GGOd.

In, the Jefferson circuit court yes terday Attorneys Danaher and Dana her, H. K. Toney and A. II. Powell filed an amendment to the answer and motion to transfer to equity the suit of the county against the bridge 0ondsmen for the old Pine Bluff North and South Railroad Company. Judge Grace will probably hear the motion before the suit is called in the cir cult court this week.
 Counsel for the defendants pray that the cause be transferred to the Jefferson chancery court and that the bond De reformed to correspond with the agreement and intent of par ties thereto and for the relief prayed for.
 In the petition the attorneys claim that at the time the bond sued on was executed and delivered it was the un- derstanding between the defendants and the county that in addition to the conditions mentioned in the condi- tion clause of the bond, the obligation of the defendants on the bond should be null and void
 Through the mutual mistake oi draftsmen Of the bond, it is alleged and the county and defendants the condition was left out of the condi- tion clause of the bond, and that if the bond does not sufficiently express said condition, as the court held in ruling on the demurrer to the com plaint, then the same ought to be re- formed so as to clearly express said condition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
JOHN McVAX WILL
 GET NO NEW TRIAL
Supreme Court 0FerraEes q Motion to Give Jefferson County MGn An- otter Rearing New Up t
 to Governor.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 14.-In the Supreme Court today the motion for rehearing in the case of John McVay against the State was denied. McVay YVES convicted cn first degree mur- der charge T the Jefferson Circuit Court for the killing of John Ethe- ridge, and sentenced to hang. The case was appealed 70 the Supreme Court and affirmed The rehearing having been denied, he will pay the de3th penalty unless the governor intervenes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
COUNTY FAIR BEING
 GIVEN MUCH PUBLICITY
PRESS NOTICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY ENAtHtT NElNG PRINT
 Eg- V I52 NEWSPAPERS.
Reduced Rates 0n Railroads Viii Be In Effect ie For Fair Be;ng
 Put in tood Condition.

Every farmer in this section who has conducted his farm according to government methods as taught hy the two special ag.nts of the federal de- paftment of agriculture in this county and every memter of the Jefferson County Truck and Fruit and Ship pers' Association has been sent | lett2.' from the office of the secretary urging them to bring exhibits to the fair which opens on October 28 and also to be in attendance. These let ters were sent out as reminders of the near approach of the fair and to notify the farmers that thelr canned stuff and other exhibits they might desire to take home would le return ed, though il was hoped to secure a good exhibit for the state fair.
 The secretary S office has also sent press notices about the live stock show to 152 news papers printed in the eastern half of the state and has received assurance of full co-opera- ton and as paper seems alive to the necessity of building up the live stock industry. Beginning today the whole sale houses in Pine Bluff will also write their customers in the different tendance ani suggesting that they come on one of the first two days of the fair before the crowd from out side is too large Inasmuch as a rate of fare and a third is in force from all parts of the state it is hoped that every part ct the state will be repre- sented during the week.
 The bill posters are making all the towns for a goodly radius of Pine Bluff and will also post Autographs furnished Dy the Snyder Greater and United Shows which will exhibit on the grounds during the week, This IS one of the best attractions on the road and comes as a guaranteed event, some of the best feature acts of the day having joined the company on this southern trip.
 Preparations are going on every day at the grounds looking to the comfort and convenience of the peo- pie. A tremendous quantity of shaw ings from Sanders mill is being haul- cd to the grounds and will be put in each of the tents and in. the walk ways about the ground which will not be wide as nearly all the space will be taken up with exhibits and attrac- tions. The show GOODS for the poul- try show are being hauled to the grounds and the houses to be placed in each Of the yards for the egg laying contest are being built. The entries for the poultry show are large and the best show ever held in thes city is assured already.
 If everyone, will keep the show and fair in their mind and will mention it ill every letter and do what they can to bring it to the attention of the peo- pie from the outside towns there will be no doubt as to the size of the att tendance. Posters and newspaper ad- vertising reach a long way but when a personal word is added the effect is more than likely to bring the results desired which in this case is to get the man to come to Pine Bluff and at tend the fair.
 pn nrcx1axrmnnf IA aIes ma
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
DEATH OF TORNEFE
 PINE RI F'F'I AM
Ernest StubblefieId Died Tn New York Recently-Was on Local Newspaper Here Some
 Years Ago.

. Information has been received here of the death of Ernest Stubblefield. which occurred in New York last week. MT. s,.ubblefieid was employed on one of tie big daily papers in the me ropolis. He was about Al years old. IfWKE
 MT. Stubblefield is native of tn city and was, the son of MT. and Mrs. George Stubblefield, both deceased. He wed in Pine Bluff for a number of yesrs and had his first newspaper experience, both in the repertorial and mechanical departments, on the Commercial. About fifteen years ago MT. Stubblef' cid went to S,. Louis and fer while was on the Republic in that city. Later he went to New Yor% and was connected with several of the papers there. Recently he went to South America but after a short period returned. to New York.
 He IS survived by one. brother, Stith Stubbiefield, who is employed on a newspaper in St. Louis.
 M
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
|Frat Club Committees.

At meeting held Sunday efter- moon n he office of N. J. Can't, Jr. |Mr. Can't, as chairman of the con- fmitee to make arrangements for the annual dance to be given by the Fra |ternlty Club which will take place this year on the first Monday after Christmas, named the following sub- commit ees:
 Committee of :. Decorations-w. B. Alexander, chajrman;s John Bloam, Henry Jordan and Tom Williams.
 Committee on -Fayors-Tom Will Hams, chairman; F. R. Allen, Will Alexander..
 Finance Commit ee-Dr. Asa, Brun- son chairm7n; Henry Jor::an, \. J. Gantt, Jr, John Tucker.
 Hall Ccmmittee-Dr. F. c. Rowell, chairman; F. K. Allen, Harry Wool Bridge
 Committee on Music-Joan Bloom fhairman; Will Alexander, Henry Jordan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15

points surrounding Pine Bluff in the inteles of the company. Nlr. Linn said yseterlay that more than one helf of the seek in the concern had been disposd of, many planters along trs liver nC.r this ely subscribing freely.
 Tie company was organ Zed to bore Tor Oil and gas at a p2int near the city where conditions are most fav- crab'e for the product. Mir. Linn has had meny years experience in the oil eds of California. The record of the S ock sale to the present is good and at an early date plans fou actual drilling will be completed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
young Ladies Society.

The Young Ladies Society of the
 Firsr Presbyterian church me- yester-
 day, for the first time this year at .he home of Mrs. Lewis on West Fifth avenue. Several important business mai CTS were discus5ed after which
 thp following program was rendered Piano solo-Mrs. O. W. Clark. Vocal duet-"S ng Me to Sleep Misses Jes:ie Banks end Ernestina Norris. Raaaing-"The Woman Who Un- derstands," Mrs. F. M. Schober. vocal solo-Mrs. E. l.. Markham. Piano solo-Miss Brewster. Eessalt.alle close of the meeting delici- ous refreshments were served. The meeting will be held with Mrs. At wood Monday, November II. Preliminary plans were made for bazaar which will be given at the home of Mrs. Walter N. Trulock on December ,. '
 Hostesses for the meeting yestcr- l dav aifernoon were Mesiamas Lewis HI G. Higinbotham, Charles Bair, T. ! E. Buck. J. A. Mcleod, Frank Berry
 and J. l Norris.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
,r,ss CeIsceiter Maid of Honor.

Mise Mary Geis eter is now visiting
 <, Memphis and will be the mail ol sonor at the marriage of Miss 'Doro'
 .hv pnaae and Reuben Lindsey, Sledgt
 which will take place d. the Centra mont,rt church in tho Tennessee city ,omorrow evening at S:30 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15

R o. Schaefer, editor and business munger of the Hof Springs New Era, was a business wis tor in fhe city yes terday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-10-15
OIL COMPANY
 OFFICIAL RETURNS
Geogge Linn Says Sale of Stock In Local Concern Is Progressing.

George Linn, vice president and general manager of the newly organ ized Southern Pc roleum Company, has returned from business trip to