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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04
O!D THE T|TAN|C'S
 BOILERS BURST? Fireman Says That His Be- lief is That Explosion
 Caused Disaster.
DOORS NOT TESTED
W&testight Compartments Were Not Working When the Steamer
 Left Southampton.

New York, May 3-When the Iii tanic left the Belfast yards of Har- land and Wolff her builders. for her shcrt run to Southampton, where she was to enter immediately into the passenger service of the White Star Line, her watertight compartment doors had bever been tested.
 Upon the highest authority the New York American has learned that the Watertight compartment doors were not working when the ship left Southampton and that no attempt was made to test them on her maiden voyage to this country for fear they would stick
 On the same authority the New York American learned that all the doors were opened when the ship struck the iceberg and remained open until she sank.
 The most important feature of the Titanic an the one upon which was based the assertion that she was the unsuitable ship, was her watertight compartments, which were usless in time of emergency. Such was the Nital Tbint brought out today by Senator William Alden Smith, chairman of the Senatorial Commit tee. which is bringing to a speedy close the inquiry into the great tragedy of the North Atfaat4e.-.-
 The witness from whom was drawn this information is George 4. Hab- der, a young manufacturer Of Brook lyn, New York, who with his wife was returning from his honeymoon on the Titanic.
 Gust as the ship struck said MT. Harden, q saw two or three of the crew with large wrenches. they were trying to turn a brass plate in the flooh. This was on the stabpoard side of the ship between the stairs ard the elevator '+' |
 q heard one of the men say, after working at he plate with his ma e, Well, it's no use, this one won't work. Let's try anotheh one.' They didn't seem to be nervous and I thought there was no danger, but they were just doing that for the sake of protection.
 Do you know whether the bolt was connected directly with the watertignt compartment?' asked Senator Smith.
 "Yes, I thing it was."
 Daniel Buckley, 21 years old, na- tive of Cork, Ireland, came forward of his own volition today and told in detail just how he was enabled to make his escape in one of the life boats.
 An important piece of evidence that Senator Smith succeeded in drawing from this witness was that a fireman on board the Titanic told him that he did not believe the giant liner had struck an iceberg, but tha: while out for record her boilers hurst and caused her to sink.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04
RURAL ROUTE FOR
 NEW EDINBURGH

Washington, D. C., May 3-W. H.. Williams was today appointed post master at Gregory, Woodruff county, Ark, vice B. F. Brooks, reomved. Ru- Ark, vice B. F. Brooks, removed. Ru- Cleveland county, Ark, will be estab- lished July 1, serving IA families
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04
Rio Mass Meeting of citi- zeus Last Night Endorsed
 Bridge Movement.
.4af, WERE PRES ENT
WF Coleman and Others Speak Rusiness Men Will Defray the
 Expenses of Legal Fight.

Thoroughly aroused to the absolute necessity of bringing about the con str,ction of a Free Bridge across the Arkansas river at or near Pine Bluff and with a view to backing up" the
 Jefferson County Bridge Commission,
 whose hands have tied by a ruling of
 ludge J. M. Elliott, of the Jefferson
 chancery court, who has enjoined
 them from meeting and declaring a
 majority, four hundred enthusiastic
 advocates of the Free Bridge project
 attended mass meeting at the Moon Theater last night and took initial steps for the organization of of the Free Bridge Association and pledged themselves to defray all expenses in- cured in testing the bridge act in the Supreme Court.
 The mass meeting was enlivened by band of music that rendered popu- lar airs before the business men and other property owners had gathered to discuss. the matter, and some en- thHsiastic speeches were made in de- imse of the Bridge Commission and Madvocacy of the Free Bridge. w. N. Tfulock was unanimously elected tenn porary chairman and M. E. Bloom sec retary. A committee, composed of El- mo Marsh, A. G. Bedell and Harry Hanf were named to report on pfrmanentA organization at ,.a meeting to be held at the Chamber 6f Commerce rooms Tuesday night at o'clock.
 Opens Meeting.
 Chairman Trulock opened the meet ing by announcing the object of it and declared that no community could go forward or accomplish anything for the good of a city if it was divid- ed. The Free Bridge, he said, is an absolute necessity for the proper de- velopment of this city and county.
 Hon. w. F. Coleman, of counsel for the Bridge Commission, was called for and was enthusiastically cheered as he walked upon the stage. He went into detail regarding the opposition and defense of the Free Bridge in past months and predicted that the Supreme Court would hold the Free Bridge act legal, if it was reviewed in the higher court.
 We regard the Free Bridge as an absolute necessary enterprise said MT. Coleman. "No community can stand still and prosper. It must go forward or backward. This is no new thing here. It has been agitated for fifteen years. This community will never feel satisfied until it is a real ity. As for myself I am not deterred by the action of the court in holding the Free Bridge act unconstitutional. 1T the Bridge Commission had won Tn the Chancery court, the other side would have appealed. So it might be Just as we'll as it is. The cost of talk Ing the case to the Supreme Court will not be more than $100. The court has acted promptly and fairly. He has not delayed the project. He has ruled only that the act is unconstitu- tional. The remedy in the higher court
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04

Mrs. Hunt Williams and little daughter, Violet, of England, are vis-. iting Dr. and Mrs. Asa Brunson, in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04

Mrs. Jack Thompson and mother. Mrs. Brickel, will leave tomorrow for St. Louis, on brief visit,
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04
DERtMOTT ISSUES
UES
 CALL FOR AID

A message from Dermott calling on Pine Bluff to aid citizens of that town to care for the many refugees
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-04
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 BANKING SERVICE:

MEANS A BANK conveniently located-w1th every Ia ciiity for handling your business Promptly. A bank whose officers are willing to aid and advise depositors.
 Where good fellowship takes the Place of polite formality and deposi- tors feel at home.
 This is the Good Banking Service We oiierand invite your account. ]. M. ' g P Bank Pins Blun. Ark.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
EYE STRAIN.

Eye strain is said to be largely a de- feet of civilization. To counteract 1t children should be encouraged to use their eyes at long range and older per- sons should 80 train themselves.
 A teacher who has surprisingly small amount of eye strain among her pupils attributes 1t to her practice of having the scholars drop their work at the end of each hour and look out the window. There is a contest over who sees farthest. This rests and trains eyes and teaches observation.
 A woman who does fine sewing for her living found her eyes strained and weak. She was advised to drop her sewing every half hour and look for a minute into space Relief was quick and the eye strain disappeared.
 Near sighted persons who hold their book or work close will ease eye strain and lengthen their vision if they ire quently remove their glasses and look at some object on the farthest horii zon.
 This long distance training will not, however, relieve eye strain that comes from astigmatism, reckless disregard of the eyes or from glasses that do not suit the eyes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
CALIFORNIA VOTERS EXCLUDED.

Tn my opinion it is a very bad pri- mary law. It disfranchises absolutely the voters of this state and deprives them of the free exercise of their func- tions as independent voters".
 Such is the statement of Chief Jus tice Beatty of the California supreme court concerning the situation in that state where a portion of the republi- can party, though in reality outside of 1t now, have gained control of the or- gani9ation and by so doing have made 1t impossible for regular republicans to cast their ballots for the republ- can party nominees, Taft and Sher- man, without going to the trouble of writing in the names of thirteen elec- tors in the blank column.
 It reflects strongly not only upon the honor and justice of the third termers followers, but also upon the unfair election laws of the state, sim liar experience with which having been encountered in the selection of delegates to the national convention. It is indeed an unjust situation which practically forces voters to cast their ballots for men who they do not want; or in other words, they are not given fair chance with others to vote for whom they do want. In deciding that there was no remedy for the situation, the supreme court felt obliged to refer to the outrageous law which Califor- mia supports. This theft of rights and votes of the republican party, which 1t permits, will. without doubt, act as boomerang upon the third-termer. It will go throughout the country as one of the many acts instituted in re- venge. to the exclusion of right It is poor example of the claim of popu- lar government.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
rHE TOWN ELEcrIoNs.

Today throughout the state the towns will hold their annual elections for the placing in ofice those who they desire to conduct the town affairs for the ensuing year. It is also the day for the annual meetings when taxes will be laid and town business determined for the next twelve months. No more important day in the admin istration of town affairs is open to the participation of the townspeople and to Q great degree upon their actions de- pefds the proper conduct of affairs to the satisfaction of the majority. The town meeting is an advantage to ev- cry taxpayer. It is there where the opinions on the conduct of town af- fairs should be voiced and the policy settled as to the best methods for look ing after town interests.
 Every voter should make it a point to go to the polls and do his duty. Unless a taxpayer takes the necessary the town are selected for office, he deprives himself of the right to criti- else the administration. Staying at home and failing to take advantage of the great American privilege of voting is apt to result to the detriment. not only of the individual, but of his fel- low townsmen. In the town election and meeting interests are at stake which concern the everyday life of each particular community. Every one able to get to the ballot box should do so and then uphold the best men and the towns welfare,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
NUT FUDGE.

Take two cupfuls of sugar, one large breakfast cIpful of milk, one rounding tablespoonful of butter. a quarter of teaspoonful of cream of tartar, vanilla, or any other flavor, three ounces of plain or glace fruits, or both mixed. or one and one-half or two ounces of dissolved sweetened chocolate. Put sugar. cream of tartar, milk and but ter in a pan and dissolve, stirring care- fully all the time with thermometer. Boil to 23 degrees Fahrenheit then re- move pan to table and cool for five minutes. Then add the chopped nuts and glace fruit and flavor to taste. Then stir in the fondant worked with finger tips to a thin, pliable sheet When thoroughly mixed and beginning to grain, pour into buttered tin or into wax paper on a board. Make batch half an inch thick. Then set out in bars or squares and wrap in wax pa per. For chocolate fudge, instead of the fruits. stir in from one to two ounces, according to your taste. of un sweetened chocolate which you have dissolved in a small pan over a gentle heat
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
NEW WORKS MURDERS.

New York is still in the hands of aold-up men, lawbreakers and mur- derers. With the Rosenthal case not yet commenced, though ready, it was with surprise that one of those closely Identified with the case should be talk en off in like manner. Jake Zelig, a witness in the trial of Lieutenant Becker for the murder of Rosenthal, was as swiftly and carefully put out of the way by shooting as was Rosen- thai, His murderer was quickly caught, however, with gun in hand, and with no defense for committina such a premeditated crime. Philip Da- vidson claims that Zelig. the we'll known East Side gangster, had held him up in a hallway, earlier in the day, and relieved him of $400. Aware of the fact that he stood little chance of proving such charge, Davidson took matters into his own hands and now he faces the chair.
 The Rosenthal case is revealing by its consequences what nest of pirates and gunmen exists in the metropolis So far. it's lessons do not seem to have been needed. By Davidson's worc Zelig was at his old game again. ply. ing it with good profit. while waiting to testify. Whether this is a true charge remains to be proved, but what ever is determined on that score ar important witness has been removed from the Rosenthal case. in which tn, district attorney has been experiencin! all kinds of opposition. All kinds 0 agencies have been at work to defea justice, all of which argues for tn hestsriag C ell ~auraar trials
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
RECIPES.

Columbus Eggs.-Peel the shells from ten hard boiled eggs and cut each egg in two through the center cutting off a small piece from one end so that 1t will stand on end. Pulverize the yolks and mix with two tablespoonf,Ils Of cold lean ham chopped fine. Moisten with three tablespoonfuls of vinegar and season with one tablespoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of mustard and a generous pinch of pepper; mix smooth and fill the empty whites, being care ful not to break them, and press the two halves together. The filling which remains over may be made into a dressing by adding a little more vine- gar and pouring over the eggs,
 Potato Salad.-Boil six large potatoes with their skins on. Peel while hot. cut into slices one-eighth of an inch thick, sprinkle one heaping teaspoon ful of salt over them, add a saltspoon- full of pepper and two or three good sized onions chopped fine Take a good sized slice of bacon-about two ounces-cut into small squares and fry them a crisp golden brown. Add to this one-half cupful of good cider vim egar and our immediately over the other ingredients. Mix with a salad fork and spoon. lightly. 10 prevent breaking tue potatoes. Three table
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
CONVICT LABOR.

Before the Good Roads congress at Atlantic City, one enthusiastic speak CT, Dr. Joseph H. Pratt, secretary of the North Carolina Good Roads asso- citation, urged the importance of using convict labor in making better roads. He urged it with a proper regard for the convict and a consideration of his welfare, but with the realization that there was no better way in which he could discharge his debt to the state. Convict labor in road building has been tried in number of states and 1t works well. One great objection to it is the publicity of men so em- ployed, but Dr. Pratt points out that 1t is no different than members of the army who are disciplined by such work under armed guards. fs
 There are many things about such a system which have their advantage. It in the first place would keep the prisoners employed out of doors, which is benefit to his physical condition, with plenty of fresh air and exercise. It is also better for the morals than being kept in penitentlaries, and, therefore, step to reformation, and it contributes as an offset to the large expense which the prisoners are to the state. North Carolina finds that system to be a good one. with nearly 5000 building roads. there being but about TOO incapacitated for work. A feature which is to be taken up in connection with the work is the allow ance of small daily wage for such prisoners, to go to him when his time is up or for the support of his family, This idea is one which is steadily gaining in favor from the fact that the families of convicts are entirely cut off from support during his term. making them as great, If not greater, sufferers than the one being punished.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
DRESS TRIMMING.

Metal effects are the noticeable styles on all kinds of nets, bands, faces and ornaments. Dull silver, steel, bright and antique gold and bronze are prominent. Chiffon, chenille, heavy silk and woolen threads are used to fashion bright bands on which the beads in all conceivable shapes are strung.
 Woolen embroidery on faces hints 0 7 the quaint empire effects in colored baskets, wreaths and floral garlands Here and there are incrustations of china beads or dull silver threads to outline the bows of ribbon that are scattered through the pattern.
 The attractive trimmings of chiffon roses are very much used. These will drape up the panniers, outline sleeves nestle among the laces that are ev- erywhere on evening and afternoon gowns.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
HUMANE LEGISLATION.

Much is heard in this presidential election campaign about the efforts in behalf of the masses, legislation for human welfare, and government by the people. In this regard is there any more striking example than the admin istration of President W. H. Taft? In three and half years he has been actively engaged in bettering condi- tions for his constituents and he is committed to further action along that line. In this regard the New York Commercial says: The administration which has teen denounced as reaction lation than the two previous admins trations from 1901 to 1909 did. Take, for example, the legislation against white phosphorus matches. That was entirely MT. Taft's work. He pressed it upon congress. It is one of the most important pieces of legislation interfering with business in the in- terests of humanity that we have.
 An employers liability law having been held to be unconstitutional, Mir Taft procured the enactment of an- other, which has stood the scrutiny of the courts, and Mir. Taft has had a commission at work for some time in the preparation of workman's com pensation scheme. Most of the states have labor bureaus and more or less legislation restraining the employment of young children, but congress at it's late session. republicans and demo- crats acting together, created a chill dren's bureau to watch the efforts of the states to protect the young and to stimulate action in states that are lag ging behind.
 The federal bureau of mines exists for the purpose of testing explosives, experimenting with lifesaving appa- ratus in mines, and in all ways safe guarding the men who are working underground We have also pretty efficient pure food law.
 Such indicates that the claims of the new party as the. greatest friend of the people and the only salvation, is not well founded. There are agen- cies already at work and the republi- can party is not indifferent to the needs of the country
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
PICTURES.

Hang pictures flat on the wall, they are no longer tilted. Fine marine views are always in good taste for living room or library. Tae long side walls of hall make an excellent gallery for engravings and etchings. Some time try having your hall la Rembrandt tan walls with Rembrandt prints in sepia.
 Pretty passepartout motto pictures with delicate violet or rose decoration are very appropriate for mlady's bou- doir.
 Attractive for the country house or bedroom of city homes are those sketchily painted pictures which show any one of the various subjects with singular grace of poise, if of animal, bird or fish life, and If of flowers or butterflies the same charm of natural ness fingers in 1t.
 In furnishing a new home, if you are to have pictures, have unobtrusiye,pre ferably plain wall papers for back ground; as to the pictures go slowly, get them one by one. for bare wall is preferable to poor picture.
 Good photographic reproductions are within every body's reach and add a home.
 At the present time small pictures are in preference to very large ones. Miniatures are always in good taste A good scheme to improve the ap- pearance of a room is to have the pie lures hung with fine, covered wire the same shade as the wallpaper. This does away with the cut up appearance caused by the ordinary metal wires. Pictures should not only be suited to the apartment where they are to be hung, but. also suited to each other. It Is @ mistake to hang a water color next to an oil painting, as it is wrong to place reprint beside fine engray- ing.
 Never crowd too many pictures on a wall, so that no one can be properly appreciated.
 The wide Flemish oak frames now used so much for photographs look well on almost any wall, but they are es- sentially intended for plain back ground.
 Pictures should hang so the center will be on a level with the line of vision of the person of average height.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
PLASTER CASTS.

Many women may desire to repro duce an article in plaster. This is not a difficult matter if these directions are followed:
 The materials required are: Plaster of paris, clay. water, mixing spoon and bread board two feet square.
 When you first attempt 1t try some thing simple--half of an apple, for in- stance.
 An extra precaution would be to mix a little bluing with the plaster to distinguish 1t from the model.
 Soap the half apple well on the out side. Place 1t fiat side down upon the modelling board, and build a mound of softened clay around yt
 When this has hardened mix the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07

terrible, equally shattering. IL is dis> illusion.
 When two have shared the deareEi intimacy, who have been fused DT love into a single personality with ons mind, one joy, one life. bcHin Co sep arate, misunderstand, suspect. and hf- tie by little or suddenly. are riven apart, and love, which was fife. be- comes but an episode. than this ! can conceive nothing more appalling.
 To preserve love. no pains. no sell denial, no sacrifice is too great. er cept that love itself has become des radiation. No haunted house is f5 frightful as the heart haunted Dy ths ghost of dead love. No emptiness V so lonely as the emptiness Of a hfe whence love is fed Iris better O. have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." provided we lose py death. for death alone can nobly par lovers; but when the loss is by aliena ton. then "the last state Of that man is worse than the first"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAI
Alienation.

The miracle of love Is worthy of all our wonder. When man and maid meet, and suddenly some psychic cur rent crashes upon the nervous system, their blood leaps. a paralysis sweet to pain ties their tongues; they cannot take their eyes from one another s face; and they are as two spiritual Leyden jars. coming together and re- leasing a strange dynamic: that is one of the narvels eternaHy new and anaz ing.
 But there is another fact tragic and
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07

Miss L. F. Nettlefold, member of the Women's Social and Political un- ion of England. has been placed equal to second In the first class honors list of the Cambridge Tripos. Tn spite of brilliant academic success like this, the two older Enlgtsh universities, Cam bridge and Oxford, do not allow wom- en the recognition of a degree, how ever ably they may have qualified for 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-07

s,oonfu1s of olive oil may be substi- ti1ted for bacon if preferred. This saiad nav be served warm or cold. Put one pound of Frankfurt sausases in stew pan, add sufficient boiling water To cover them and boil brickly Tor nVe minutes Put the potato salad on a platter and arrange the sausae es ali n 2 aro,,nd Serve while the sausage Is smokine hot. Any made mustard goes well with this.