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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
FAY0RS MUNICIPAL
 OWNERSHIP OF MINES
SECRETARY OF INFERIOR FISHER REt0MNENDS GIVING FREE COAL LANDS TO CITIES
 AND TOWNS
Suggests That Provision Goa, Bp Dis- posed of Under Proper Regu-
 IatiOns.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Secretary of the Interior Walter R. Fisher today came out for municipal ownership of c2al mines and off clally recom- mended that the vernmcrt gives to certain cities and towns free coal lands, which are to be operated for the ben5 fit of their citizens.
 This recommendation was contai1- a.l in a let,er sent by him 10 the House comm ;ttec on public lands.
 Secre afy Fisher believes that cities situated in public land states that contain government coal lands desiring 10 mine coal to supply municipal ne is and the needs ol their cit zens, 51ou'd be given limited areas of government coal land Pfs- yided only tha, the coal be mined and disposed ol under proper regulations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
DR. BROUGH WILL AID
 IN WILSON CAMPAIGN
Professor Of Economies at T.. of A..
 is Wilson Champion.

zLittle Rock, Aug. 9.-Dr. Charles Hillman Brorgh, head of the econo- mics department of tho University of Arkansas, will, in all probability, canvass some of the doubtful states in the advocacy of Woodrow Wilson for president. Dr. Brough is an ora tor of recognized ability and persuas- ion throughout the south, as we'll as this state, and his efforts which he has rendered through Chairman Mo- Combs will no doubt be of great ser vice to the Democratic party.
 Dr. Brough is close personal friend and great admirer of Woodrow Wilson, having been student under him at Princeton, and later associat- ed with him in various educational organizations. He organized the first university Woodrow Wilson Club" in the United States at the Unvers- ity of Arkansas last October, which was also the first Wilson club of this state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
AMERICANS CROSSING
 THE BOUNDARY LINE
Begin Kidding Near Sierra BiaRca- Posse is Sent Out From Fl Pas0
 to Arrest the Raiders.

El Paso, Aug. 9.-Mexican crossed the international boundary into Texaa today and began raiding near Sierra Blanca according to a telegram to Sheriff Edwards here this forenoon. The raiders crossed near Sierra Blanca, Texas.
 Sierra Blanca is about 80 miles cast of El Paso. State rangers and deputy sheriffs organized a posse here under Sheriff Edwards and a special train was ordered to take them to Sierra Blanca
 The posse will hardly be able to reach the scene O. the reported trou- ble before late this afternoon as they have a long cross country ride after reaching Sierra Blanca.
 Two hundred Mexican rebel ap- peared suddenly at Bisbee, Ariz., last night and immediately a detachment of American troops were dispatched to keep the MeXiCans cut of mischief. If they have rot croSed the border by the time the troops reach Bisbee, the rebels probably will be interned.
 News received at the State Depart ment today indicates that the rebel forces are disintegrating.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
' N <
AN OPEN LETTER.
Rob Roy, Ark, Aug. 9, 1912. MT. Leo M. Andrews, President Jefferson County Free

Rob Roy, Ark, Aug. 9, 1912. MT. Leo M. Andrews,
 President Jefferson County Free
 Bridge Association.
 Dear Sir:-Replying to your open letter addressed to me which you hau in todays Graphic, I will state that the books of the Taxpayers Protec- tive Association are in my possession at Rob Roy, and are open to the in spection of any man in the world at any time.
 l have received and distributed all donations given to our Association during the litigation over the pro- posed Free Bridge project, and l know that neither the Iron Mountain nor the Cotton Belt railways nor any of their agents, acting for the com panies, have ever given us one penny.
 MT. Andrews, your distrust in my affidavit, which appeared in Thurs days Graphic, shows that you place little value upon the sacrednoss of all oath and perhaps you would sign an affidavit which told only half the truth. Please do not judge me by your standard When I made the af- fidavit l made it to cover the disput- ed question in all it's phases and am not attempting to deceive anyone. Come at any time and inspect our books. They show every contribu~ ton.
 Respectfully yours, :,=.- JOHN P. GRACIE, Secretary Taxpayers Protective As
 soeiation. & (AdvD
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Raising Water With Air.

AS all schooiboys know, suction pump can theoretically elevate water only about thirty-three and one-third feet, column of water of tNat height balancing the atmospheric pressure. A means has, however, been found of causing a suction pump to raise water to a height of even sixty feet The invention was made by workman in the French marine. Monsieur Eys
 serie, the chief engineer of the ma rine remarked that one particular pump showed extraordinary qualities in drawing water from ships hold.
 Inquiry developed the fact says liar
 per's Weekly, that workman haG thought of the plan of introducing air into the water at the point where the suction was applied, thus producing an emulsion of air and water, which, because of it's diminisher density, vas capable of being elevated to consider ably greater heights than pure water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
BOOSTING THE BOND ISSUE

Ire Hot Springs New Era has some timely advice for Arkansas voters anent the importance of boost ing for the municipal bond issue amendment which s to be voted on by the Arkansas electors in Septem- Der.
 Says the New Era:
 The bond issue amendment to the Coz stitution Of Arkansas is enc of the most important issues affecting the development of the State that will come before the people i'll the September election. Vote for the amendment which enables cities t3 bond themselves for pubic improve ments. Let the future citizen of Ark ancas attracted here by the improve ments made possible by the bonding system help pay for those improve ments. If business cannot borrow money and has no credit and little capital it cannot progress. But those wLo oppose bond issues expect town CT city to get ahead and be successful under simil ar conditions. Municipalities reed credit capital Hct Springs could arch her open creeks, provide an adequate sewer system, and make other public i'm upauomantc that wOu1d enhance the value of property if she could issue bonds Or borrow money on her own credit. Th's money put into circu- latinn in 2 this community would do much toward making the merchant, tae artisan aid fhe laborer prosper ous. Vote for the bond issue amend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
To Spend Dollar Before
 It's Value Decreases
High Cost of Living Brings One Dol
 lar Kill Out.

Wash ngton, Aug. 9-A Louisiara matron, who, for sentimental reasons has treasured mutilate1 dollar bill and found it's buying power decrea6- ing while her family and the cost of living were increasing, sent it 10 the treasury yesterday fer redemption She said:
 s'I have had tn S bill for some time and have not had 1t redeemed In the meantime, l have acquired two little girls, and a dollar looks much bigger lhan it used 10. As it's buying power seems stoA be steadily decreasing, I'll send it in while it IS still worth 30 cents"
 new one dollar ncte was sent to her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH AT s2.

Vienna, Aug. 9.-That wonderful old monarch Emperor Franz Joseph, soon will have the pleasure of seeing de- picted before him proofs that, at eight-t"o years Of age, he remains vigorous and active. All unknown to her father Arch Duchess Gezela, the Emperor s eldest daughter and herself fifty-six years of age, had cinemato- graph pictures taken of the Emperor during a shooting expedition he went on recently, mounted on his famous English pony, "the Brat' These truly encouraging pictures of the aged ruler pursuing his favorite sport with the enthusiasm of a man half his age, will be shown him on his eighty-second birthday, which he will celebrate August IS next at Isohl, his summer palace in the Tyrol.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10

ton the profits have been q mbing by leaps and bounds. In 1911 the gamblers cleared S14,SO0,000; in 1910, the I rst year of Gayuor's admini3tra- ton, the total was $12,o00,00o. Dur ing he two yeaTs there was no race track open in New York, yet tse tig- ureG ale higher than when the race track gambling was at it's height.
 The man who makes the above statement acted as collector for the gamblers cn "cfedit' bets placed DE men who seemed to be able to meet such obl cations He tells of he con- niyance of two newspapers to terri fy gamblers who played on credit an dthen ferused to pay tieir losses.
 q would go,' he says, and stiqs a little story to reporter on one of the two papers about so-and-so hay ing los quite a bit of money in the game, intinating that he was about to be used for it. After tlis a short pfece was published and vas shown to the swelcher" and he generally paid. If he did net come across we would plant a big story on him using his and his wife's pictures if he had a We, and t-e whole story would be printed in a paper whica had always been friendly to the gamblers inter- est and that likes tender,oin stories. The fellows life was made such a burden to him that if he had the money, he woull pay though if he did not Lave the money he generally jos his job. The gamblers get satis- fact: on either way.
 This town has never been so wide open as since the beginning of the Gaynor administrator. The mayor is the best friend of wide open towa' We ever had ill the city hall.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
hBia Seller" of 1753.

In moro hardy days than the5e snuff was used as. an eye linilnent. "The Compleat Housewife, or Accomplish. ed Gentlewoman's Companion" which had run into 16 editions by 1758 oxtols its virtues. Accomplished gentlew0r,. en who find their sight failing with aG vancing years are advised to rub "the right sort of Portugal snuff into the eyes night and morning, and take < also through the nose" This treat. ment, it ic asserted, "cured Sir Ed, ward Seymour, Sir John Houblon and Judge Ayres, so that they could read without spectacles aftN2 they had used them for many ycxss." Some oeopie would prefer spectacies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
WsDDM OF SCHAEY
 WILL RE PENSiONED

Washington, Aug. 9-The bill grant ing a pension of S100 a month to the widow of Rear Admiral Schley was passed today. This measure is the re- suit of compromise between the House and Senate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10

ment.
 The Little Rock Democrat heartily endorses the abcve injunction. The only way to get the bond amendment is 10 vote for it, says the Democrat. Conventions, pub! city bureaus and long winded arguments in favcr of any desired measure are fruitless unless there. is activity on the part of the voters.
 Some one has said that Oklahoma is proud of her bonded debt. She has right to be proud of it, for the provision of the Oklahoma eonstltu- ton which gives cities the right to issue bonds for public improvements is one of the best features Of the or ganic law of the new State. It is one feature which all progressive people can endorse, and it is mainly because of this privilege that Oklahoma is able to make her boast cf splend d public school buildings, paved streets, llulllSlpdl UuilullSS oAl up-eo-uaeo sewerage systems in her larger cities, in, spite of the fact that she State is yet an infant in years, as compared w tn any other common weath of standing.
 The bond issue principle is the sensible, logical method of providing public ecnveniences and so distribut ing the cost among those who are to enjoy such conveniences that To one
 is burened by construct on cost and no one escapes his just share of res possibility.
 Give Arkansas cities the municipal bond issue privilege ana they will use it Tot only to their own adVan- ! tage but to tlse more important pur- pose of eXalting the State as whole, by making still more attractive to the desirable outsider the civic, business and educational conditions in Arkan saS.
 The Graphic wishes to jo in the endorsement Of the bord issue amendment by these two public spir- tied and progressive journals. Pine Bluff needs the bond issue as bad if not worse than any other city in Arkansas. It's treasury is empty and has been free of actual cash for | ip,
 ng an inde b,edness of nearly S100,- ! 900 and while it's scrip is bringing q fairly good price, little can he ac complished in the way of public inn provements through the present rev erue system.
 You hear our people complain every day why Pine Bluff don't do th's or that and they are continually heaping criticism upon it's officials for their failure Q do something that is a physical impossibility without the Wherewith to do. If Pine Bluff ! had bonded Indebtedness Of mill 1 lion dollars today it's citizens would have something 10 show for the T money and at the same time there would be no burden of taxation on any one individual. All of the peo- pl., as the Democrat says, would share the benefits and all of them would equally share the cost.
 Pine Bluff needs public parks, more lights in the residence section, more paved streets, that could bei secured without the necessity of inn provement dis wicts, and all of the people could pave the entire city or rather the streets that are un- pavad-if this city had the right ito issue bends for public Improvements. l. could have many things that would make it a greater Title city and a better place to, dive in, The 1onl issue is the only. salvation for scities of the first class in Arkar sas. Let's alt work for the amendment and put it YIs<o,, oh rn o1aption day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
The "progressi,e" Iariy

Is the idnividual, man or woman, who uses Foley Kidney Pills for backache, rheumatism, weak back, and other kidney and bladder Irregularities. Fo- ley Kidney Pills are healing, streng- thening, tonic, a'.d quick to produce beneficial results. Contain no harm ful drugs. Never sold in bulk. Put up in two sizes in sealed bottles. The genuine in a yellow package. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Severe indictment.

Callnus greed of certain sindividuals Is responsible for the loss of more lives in Great Britain than it's ene- mics have ever inflicted in the sever. ct war.-Lloyd- George.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
HELPLESS MOTHER SErx
 CHILD BURN TO np,
pnn nti,.n

Pontchatoula, 4la.. Ana James Rasan, vith 5abv ts. s.>Aa old by her side, lay helpless s't ;, ''' bed yesterday, and heard from Ill Ill l' joining ,s.r room the terrified Scream, aa q her little two-ycar-old son 'slS e.n ! ed by the smell Of fire When l''''' 2 sistance arrived, the child ~as asA '' of burns. It had caught its ee e',,s,' s'' on fire while playing with ms,.a r,Y,a'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
TO THE VOTERS OF
 PLUM BAYOU TOWNSHIP

Since the primary election at which we were nominated for the ot- fices of Constable and Justice of the Peace of Plum Bayou township we have determined not to allow our names to be voted for at the general election and hereby surrender the nomination for said offices.
 We sincerely thank the friends who gave us their support for the nomination and also those who have betriended us in our post-pfolitical aspirations.
 J. s. BARRAQUE,
 Nominee for Constable
 W. S. STEWART, Nominee for Justice of the Peace
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Eailv IT, .,...l..

. Ha q. glad at lie aa5aase i. .,
 Sou the chance to loge and and II. |. sI7e and te play and to lock m '0 ., s9F stars. .'-Mosaic Essays. hv sp n al tA der. y Paul
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10

Special discount sale on Herrick RefrigeTators, Lawn Mowers and De- troit Gasoline Stoves at Cleveland Matthews Hardware Co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
GREAT FORTUNE
 IN GRAFT FUND

(Continued from page one.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
TO SUMMER TOURISTS.

Before leaving Pine Bluff for your vacation call at the Graphic office and leave your address so that this paper may be mailed to you daily, and thereby add to the pleasure of your trip.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
J.. s. BARRAQUE,

Nominee for Justice of the Peace
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
Maktna Casese in OIden Days.

Cheese vas made by the oldtlme
farmers n the summer on the coop
erat,ve plan by which four cattle own
ets owning say IA mich COWS, received
all the mi,k night and morning, ac-
c3rding !, the daily yield OF their
little herd Thus given two families
having ava cows each, one with three
and oue With one. supp"sing that the
average yield per COW was the same.
in two weeks, two owners would make
five .heases each. one would press
thra4 and one only one cheese, but
this one would be as good and as large
As any y The rest Nobility OF the
Trades Thu Farmer Charles WINS
.ov Hail. Ii National Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10

The most scrupulouS cleanliness IS
needed for the health and beauty or
he feet and SO a daily bath ana i
comfortable supply 0! stockings are
required The best results are OBJ
tained BY putting On fresh pair or
stockings every day, and III case OF
profuse perspiration they should be
changed at least twice A day. II the
stockings are washed out immediate
upon being taken on, six pairs
would make an adequate summer sup
ply. Silk Is undoubtedly the best
stocking material for hot weather. this
being cooler to the feet than cotton
and permitting the shoes to slip on
more easily. Gauze cotton Is the next
best thing in point OF softnsss to the
foot and three pairs OF quite fine stock.
ings in this material can be had for
one dollar. Lisle. even in the finest
qualities. Is to a certain degree rasp-
ing to the foot. causing often. besides.
a most disagreeable burning
Women In the smart set go to tho
,edicure for the removal OF corns and
:allouses, but those affiictions can be
reated at homo and there are special
,aths for softentng tho horny places
md for resting all the feet. One Is
made with ordinary washing soda
,bout a half cupful to a gallon OF wa
'er-this being for sOftening the cal
ouses preparatory to their removal
with a knife or file or pumicestone.
or all Of these tools are used. A bath
nth a pound Of sea salt Will harden
nd strengthen the feet. Camphor Is
,seful for massaging. thus reducing
yelling. while massaging the feet
nd ankles every night with olive oil,
Sill as the beauty saying Is. keep
hem young All care lavished upon
he feet tends to keep them in good
condition. even II the work consists
only Of dainty polishing of the toe
lails. When these are neglected they
harden and cOarsen, sometimes chang
ing their nature and shape entirely,
Before ministering to tormenting
cOrns. bunions and callouses the feet
must always be soaked IN a softening
bath, after which they should be
scrupulously dried at every point
particularly between the toes-and
then powdered. A good and cooling
foot powder. by the way. IS one OF the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
Shock for a Brother.

John" said all eminent physician,
YEARLY, entering his home after
hard days work, John, If anyone calls
excuse me"
Yes, sun agreed John, the Old
family darkey.
Just say" explained the doctor.
that the masseur is with me-
A little later the doctors brother
called-called and received the shocn
OF his life.
Il want to see the doctor at once,
said he
You can't do It, sub" solemnly an
nounced the old darkey. turning up his
eyes till the whites alone showed.
You can't do II. sub The doctor. sub.
am Wild de Messiah. New YORK
Evening Sun.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
A Question of Names.

In some Of the country districts or
Ireland It Is not an uncommon thing
to see carts with the owners names
chalked on to save the expense OF
painting Practical jokers delight in
rubbing out these signs to annoy the
owners.
A constabulary sergeant one day &C.
costed a countryman whose name had
been thus wiped out unknown to
him.
lis this your cart. my good man."
"Of course 1t 1s," was the reply.
DO you SEQ anything the matter wild
it,"
Il observe said the pompous po-
liceman. that your name Is o-blither-
ated"
Then we're wrong" quoth the coun-
tryman. who had never come across
the long word before, for me names
OFlaherty. and don't care Who
knows it"-Youth's Companion
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
Don't Take CaIomel
Bonds Pills Are Better

They do not sicken or grippe.
They do not tear you to pieces.
They do not leave you constipated.
They are small, mild. effective. Why
waste time and money on unknown
and expensive purgatiyes9
Just take one Bonds Pill at bed
time for that headache, biliousness.
torpid liver, etc, and wake up well.
All Druggists, Csc. or send to Bond 8
Pharmacy Co.. Little Rock. Ark.
A free sample on request.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10

simply, in vases. bowls and baskets:
place them on the mantels. in front OF
flreplaces. on the piano and on the
porches. | should say that the living
room would be the best place for the
bride and the guests. as it Is doubt
less the largest. You do not need
place cards unless you seat the guests
at small tables and serve all at once
am afraid the little two-year-old will
be too young 20 assist When you
wish 10 reply to the remark men
toned, just say. Il am sure the pleas
ure Is mutual; Pm glad l met you.
too There are no set phrases for
certain occasions: just be your own
natural self. Perhaps you could place
all the parcels in flower and rib
boned tie basket and let the wee
daughter drag it in by white ribbons 20
the brtde-eect.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
Good 3 at.

Aunt Sarah, cook il Richmond
family. took home a dish of macaOni
from aer mistress table for the edi-
ticatIon d her own family. When her
children lad been assured that 1t
vas good they proceeded TO eat with
great gusto The next morning Aunt
Sarah discovered two OF her OIL
spring in the yard turning over stones
and soil aud scratching vigorously in
the earth.
'Heah. yo' chillun" called out Aunt
Sarah. what 70 al! do.l ~
Yves 4 huntin'." was the reply, 10
some no Of dem macaron! worms.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
Twas a Pretty Thing.

The young man produced a small
square box from his pocket.
Il have present for YOU" he be
gan. 4 don't know whether 1t will III
your finger or not, but"
"Oh. George" she broke in, this 10
50 sudden Why, | never dreamed"
But Just then George produced the
gift-a silver thimbie- and it got sud
denly Cooler Ia the room ladies
Home Journal
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-10
They Are OverWorked Now.

FOur-year-old Dick had made an I'm
portant discovery that his hair would
pull out Il enough force was exerted.
and was absorbed In proving the fas-
cinattng find on his forelock. His sis
ter-agad seyen-noted the proceed
Ing with round-eyed horror.
"Dickie' Dickie." she cried, you
mustn't DO that"
WHY" demanded Dickie. with the
cynicIsm OF childhood.
Because the Bible says that a,
your hairs are numbered-an II YOU
pull any out you'll make q lot OF extra
bookkeeping for the angels"