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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01

At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce tonight, at which it is most likely the business people of the city will be invited to attend, a proposi- tion is to be submitted to the business men of this city by the new owners of the former Clio Lumber Companys interests and the Anderson and Saline River Railway whereby this city will b. given a fine opportunity to secure an extention of that road into Pine Bluff, giving it Rock Island con- ,nection on the West, at Leola, Ark.
 66, proposition will be submitted by James H.. Allen, as president and general manager of the New Triangle and Virgin Timber Lumber Compan- ies, who on yesterday was placed in charges of all of the holdings recently purchased by the Newman interests, of Chicago. The proposition, it is said, wWf be a most liberal one and the owners of the road will depss,t with the Chamber of Commerce d certified check to show their good faith in the proposition, in the eveat the5 business men of this city carry out the contract to be made for the extension of the road.
 TNe extension of the Anderson and Saline River Railway into Pine Bluff from the West will mean mucn to this city and has for a long time been agitated here. Several years ago the late John F. Rutherford planned to build the road into this city and for "a time 1t looked as if his plans would succeed, but financial reverses came to his other concerns and he was fore. ed to abandon the idea.
 IAnk Anderson and Saline River RaiNvay is now fifteen miles in length and cqfpects with the Rock Island at sLeola. 1t would be necessary to build from 25 to 30 miles in order to make all connections and give Pine Blum direct line to touch the ROCK Island. .f
 Practically all of our people are anxious to tap the Rock Island sys- Hem1 1nmewhere and the Leola exten- [eion{ will prove most popular and it is Believed that a handsome bonus can pe raised in order to induce the own bra of the road to build into this city.
 more definite announcement of the heeting will be made today and the
 ublic will be given more details of ke proposed extension at the meeting
 might,
 The Anderson and Saline River
 Ailway Company retains its old off,
 fs and directors, despite the recent
 &nge of ownership. It Is being op-
 teas daily. with freight and pas-
 edy JSsfvice. and would be paying
 9iffbuilt to Pine Bluf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01
BRUND|RCF WILL
 ANSWER DAVIS MAY ACCEPT CHALLENGE OF SEN. ATOR AND CAMPAIGN MANAGER SAYS ITS A DYING SONG."
USE OLD STATEHOUSE
WOmens' Clubs of Little Rock Are to Meet in Historic Building
 State Aid Helpful

Little Rock, Jan. 31.-"Have you heard the song of the dying swan?" is the only comment that was made by Dr. Avery Moore, manager of Col. Brundidge's campaign, to the publish ed challenge of Senator Jeff Davis. Other friends added that the challenge was "all lies, bluff and bluster.' Col. Brundidge left for Southeast Arkansas before the publication of the challenge, and will not return to Little Rock un- til the latter part of the present week, at which time the matter will be talk en up, and an answer prepared. Just what the nature of that answer will be none of Col. Brundidge's friends have intimated.
 In his challenge Senator Davis charges that an effort is being made to corrupt the ballot in White county, the home of his opponent. His chal- lenge is this: "If MT. Brundidge will allow me to select one judge and one clerk at each polling place in White county, and I don't carry the county over him, I will pay the entire ex- pense of holding the primary election in White county. It is well known that the 'Searcy Ring thwarted the will of the people in White county in tho Oldf.eld-Brundfdge :. race four years ago, and they are atempting to. do it now. I will allow MT. Brundidgc, if he desires, to select each judge and clerk in Pope county, my old home county, and I only ask the privilege of each of the polling places in White county. This race is really won, but we want to make the majority so large this time that won't be bothered with similar campaign again.
 State Aid Beneficial.
 The effect of state aid to higa schools is being seen throughout the state in the strengthening of the sys- tenn, especially in rural communities. According to a report just issued by the Department of-Education, aid has been granted this year to Il high schools for the establishment of nor nal training department, to 19 four- year schools, to 26 three-year schools, and to 94 two-year schools, or 94 in all. The total enrolment in the state high schools at the close of the first term was 6,121, of which 1,174 were pupils from outside.
 There are 6 district high schools in the state in addition to the 94 high schools. The total high school enroll- ment last year was 6,482, whereas the enrolment for this year is one-third greater, and there are nearly as many pupils in the state high schools as att tended all the high schools last year.
 In order that the schools might meet the requirements of the new law. there has been $30,500 in property do- mated to the schools since last sum- mer, and $24,070 contributed in money by individuals. The schools have also been stimulated to expend in labora- tory equipment and libraries $9.217.
 The tuition of the 1.174 outside pu- pills. who are being given high school ---------j
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01
BIG ATTENDANCE
 LOOKED FOR
  MAY0RE, ALDERMEN AND CITL AT- TORNEYS TO MEET TO URGE MUNICIPAL BOND ISSUE.
OTHER CAPITAL NEWS
Pardon Issued to Mayors SOn-Fer. tilizer Business Looking Up
 A Real Letter.

Little Rock, Jan. 31.-From advices received by Mayor Charles E. Taylor, 1t seems that there will be a most representative gathering of mayors, aldermen and city attorneys at the city hall in Little Rock, Feb, z, for the purpose of discussing the pro- posed initiation of an amendment to the state constitution permitting cit ies to issue bonds for internal im- provements. He has received favor ably reply from the mayor of every first class city in the state, and from many of the second class cities. There was only one unfavorable reply re- ceived.
 Mayor Taylor yesterday addressed the following additional letter to the mayors:
 February 7th seems to be the day that will suit all the mayors, there fore, meeting is called to be lteld in the City Hall, this city, on that day. I trust that you will be present and that you will have as many of your aldermen as possible, and your city attorney without fail. "I am also extending a general in- vitation to anytcitizen who favors the proposed amendment to attend the meeting. This leads the way for th= commercial organization or for other associations to send representatives. Will be glad to hear from you, advis- :, ing that you will send a good delega- tion.
 "The matter is an important one and I feel that with thorough coop eration all along the line we can ini- tiate an, amendment that will be ap- proved by the people at the polls"
 Son of Mayor Pardoned.
 Two pardons to restore citizenship were granted Tuesday afternoon. Walter s. Thompson, son of former Mayor John R. Thompson of Para gould, was pardoned and all rights of citizenship restored. He was con victed early in 1911 of grand larceny and sentenced to one year in the peni- tentiary, but had been on parole for some time.
 The other is John B. Hoglan, of Yell county, who was convicted in 1896, of burglary and sentenced to term of three years in the peniten- tiary. which he served.
 New Firms Incorporated.
 The following new concerns were incorporated Tuesday:
 The Peoples Bank of Calico, Rock, capital stock $12,000, of which $10,500 has been subscribed; S. E. McNeill, president: R. H. Wayland, vice presi- dent: B. V. Arnold, secretary and s. l.. Guthrie, treasurer.
 R. Block and Sons Company. of Wynne, capital stock $15,000, all sut- scribed and $7,500 paid up; R. Block, president; H. A. Block, vice presi- dent; David Block, secretary-treasur- CT.
 Fertilizer Business.
 The fertilizer business Is starting up, and the indications are that there
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01
:ARCHY REIGNS IN CHINESE PROVINCE

kden. Jan, 31.-Eighteen prom
 Manchus. all persons of great iIth, were executed in the public |i2ye of the Chinese section of this today.- Bands of brigands who le beep licensed as ploice by the foTy - continuing their raids sie ficsl families and exterminat-
 thfm if theynrefused to disgorge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01

Continued on Page Four.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01
NBW OWNERS OF ANDERSON AND SALINE RIVER RAILWAY #ajs WOULD BRING IT HERE.
 ID I'M AXE OFFER TODAY
N)XU Put Up Certified Check With the
 Chamber of Commerce to Show Good Faith.

Est * +
 The trustees of the Chamber of Commerce will meet this after noon at 3 o'clock to hear the
 proposition of the new owners of
 the Anderson and Saline River k> Railway to extend the road to this city from Leola, where it will connect with the Rock Island. ! Another meeting, which the busi-
 ness men of the city will be ask r ed to attend, will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the Chamber of
 Commerce rooms in the Citizens
 Bank building. * * * * *
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01
AERO MARATHON
 IS PLANNED

Chicago, Ill.,, Jan. 31.-A marathon flight between Chicago, Omaha, s.. Louis. Kansas City. Indianapolis, Day. ton. Ohio, South Bend and back to Chicago. Is planned in connectiou with the International Aeroplane meet to be held here this summer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01

Continued on page 4.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01

Fertilizer Business. The fertilizer business Is starting up, and the indications are that there
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-01

ABOUT TO START a checking account or increase your banking facilities? !. If 50. this bank having Capital and Surplus of $31o,000.00 ought 70 appeal to you as the right bank for you to become associated with. It's helpfulness to Merchants. Firms, Manufacturers and Individuals has been 3 matter of record for 40 years. Why not get acquainted with us? M. & P. Bank
 Pine Bluff. Ark.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

nmg 10 the day Of his death a member
of the Temple and Sanitarium COM
mission, which has control of the san
ltarium at Hot Springs, Ark, and the
Temple at Chicago, ILL., The Uniform
Rank Department honored itself and
him by retaining him in the position
OF Quartermaster General term after
term, and he gave to this work, ss
to all other. in which he was engaged
untiring devotion. - .....
He ls survived by his wife, daught5c.
mother, sister and numerous other
relatives and sorrowing friends.
At the conclusion of a very touch
ing sermon by Rev. Carroll, r. r.
Jackson of Chicago, major general of
the Pythian Uniform Rank depart
ment, delivered an eloquent eulogy,
and the funeral services Of the Elks
were read by Exalted Ruler w. o
Terry. Those who had not ayailed
themselves of the opportunity earlier
in the day viewed the remains and
the long, sad journey to the grave was
begun. -. ~,
The cortege was led BY the general
and staff officers of the Uniform Rank
from Parllersburg, Huntington and
this city, and the local company
whose ranks were swelled by the ad-
dition Of many visiting non-commis-
stoned officers and privates. The
Pythians had charge Of the ceremony
at the interment and went through
the usual rites, then all that was
mortal of J. M. Lakewood was COLI
signed to the earth that gave it.
Beautiful Floral Tributes.
The floral tributes were numerous
and Of beautiful designs. Among
those who thus expressed their sor-
row and sympathy were: Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Curtis, Institutes; Mr.. and
Mrs. I. M. Carper, Miss Mary Booth,
Hinton; Phyllis Wheatley Court Of
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Calanthe; M. n Roach, Mr. and Mrs.
{. E. Mitchell, Institute; Mrs. q. A.
Dorsey and Miss Mary Eubank,, In
stitute; Miss Estelle V. Kennedy,
Washington, D. C.; Mr.. and Mrs. i. w.
Viney and daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. W.
o. Terry; Elk Lodge No. 1870; Mr.. aud
Mrs. G. W. Hughes, Huntington; Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Lowry, Institute;
Charleston Woman's Improvement
League; G. H, James, and family; Cap
ital City Lodge No. /, K. or P..;; Mar
ried Ladies Club, Trustees OF Si.np-
son M. e. Church; Grand Lodge K. of,
p; Grand Court Order of Cafanthe: =
Uniform Rank K. of P, and Mrs. Cora
Campbell. - - III :
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02
BODY IN RIVER : j
Riddled with Bullets Reveals Lynch
lnU of NaOno CoVoni1ona> K - ~ -
Of Negro CoIonizeRa.

Jackson, Ca, May g. with the
finding of the body of Henry Ether
idge. a Negro, in the Towaliga river,
facts of the lynching of the black be-
came known. The body was riddIed
with bullets and Inc arms ana8S legs
were tied together. ~ - @>t
A mob went to the home; of .Eltker-
idge Wednesday might, it is alleged. 7.
called him out and began firing. tE
1T is said that Etheridge has been
active in securing recruits for pro
posed African colony. - This %ds snlt-
posed to have caused the attack upon
him. :. - - 'rEIz$.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

CONTINUED on page Three
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

cullarly for the important office Of
prosecuting attorney =. In the prac-
tice of law, Mr.. Townsend attained
an early success. He came to Char
lesion in January of-19e5, when he
was offered and accepted the chief
clerkship in the newly created Of
j tce Of State Tax Commissioner under
commissioner Charles w. Dillon. He
was retained in the Office as chief
clerk under Commissioner A. B.,
White, and, when the latter resigned
was appointed State Tax Commits
sloner He served two years and
! three months with great distinction,
and was pronounced by many to be
the ablest Tax Commissioner the
State ever had. Notwithstanding
that the statute provides that the
| FAX Commissioner shall not succeed
himself in office, Mr. Townsend, by
| request of Governor Glasscock,
served an additional three months
and until his successor was appoint
ed in the person Of Hon. Fred o.
Blue, the present able Commissioner.
L
missioner, Mr.. Townsend conducted
to Il successful determination some
or the most important and far reach
ing litigation affecting the public vel
fare generally that has ever been be-
fore the courts
Governor Glasscock, in his mes
sage to the Legislature of 1911, un-
der the head Of State Tax commits
sioner, had the following to say Of
Mr.. Townsend: "The present State
Tax Commissioner has been con-
n1cted with this Office since its cre-
alton, and for the past two years
has been its able and efficient head.
| believe it Is not too much to say Of
him that no man in the State is so
we'll acquainted with our tax laws
ond the administrator of the same
as he, and tits due him to say that
the laws during his administration
thavc been vigorously but 1mpartially
enforced"
Mr.. Townsend is the known author
or some Of the most important legis-
| latl0n at present on the statute books
OF ;he state, although he has never
served in the legislature Since
coming to Charleston in 1905, Mr..
| Townsend has been one Of the city's
most progressive citizens. He has
supported numerous enterprises
and has taken an active interest in
all .uueStiO |; Of public Improvement
His ability as a lawyer is unaues-
| TONED, and, if nominated and elect
ed to the position which he desires,
the people Of the county, regardless
CT politics, may rest assured that The
aHairs Of his Office will be carefully Y
iOOHed after, that the laws will b5
ri@idly enforced, that the criminal
wiz be required TO answer to the
law for. fis crime. All who knlw
Tom Townsend know that if he Il
elected prosecute g. attorney he W.
enforce the laws without fe + OF
iayoT, the same as he did when state
! Tax commissioner and this is GER.
tainly something that is needed IN
a public prosecutor Of Kanawha
| County as in all the larger and
more important counties Of the
State.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Continued from page four.)
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Patterson left
Monday for Salisbury, N c., their
home. While here they were very ac-
tive in religious circles and will be-
greatly missed. ~
Misses Ella and Virginia Smith, Of
Winifrede, were guests of Mrs. Ma
IL da Foreman this week.. ... -. -. = /"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Yes, | am candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for Prosecuting
Attorney for Kanawha County,"
. said Hon. Thomas G.. Townsend to an
Advocate reporter last evening, upon
the Question being propounded to
him direct, land you may as we'll
make my announcement for the hon
or IN your columns tomorrow"
Continuing, MI. Townsend said:
AS is doubtless known, | have been
entertaining the idea for some time
past of becoming a candidate to
succeed Capt. Avis, but it was not
until the meeting Of the Republican
County committee, held a few days
ago, that ! finally made up my mind
to announce my candidacy The
action OF the committee taken at
i, that time, permitting the five candi-
oates for the sheriffalty nomination
to name the election officers for the.
primary called for June 4th, i'm
pressed me SO favorably, and was so
decided an indication Of fairness to
all candidates for nomination in the
coming primary, that | at once de-
cided to enter.
II think the committee was ex.
ceedingly wise in taking the action
1t did. The determination OF the
committee to permit Of five rival can
-Gtdatesfor- Office naming the election
clerks and commissioners this year
should remove from the minds o.
the voters all fear Of unfair play
should satisfy every man who will
be candidate for nomination
from governor down to constable
| am we'll pleased with the commit
tees solution Of the problem, and
VIII say that the clerks and commits
sioners as may be selected from the
list Furnished by the candidates for
the sheriffalty will satisfy me.
81 might say also that | have re-
ceiVed very strong encouragement
to announce for prosecuting attorney.
This encouragement has come to me
from all parts Of the county, 50 /
do not feel that am going into the
race. alone, but that ! will have with
me the hearty and earnest support
Of large number Of leading Repub-
licans in all districts Of the county.
I will most heartily appreciate any
effort that may be made in my be
half by my friends and by Republic
cans generally, and if I am nomi-
mated and elected to the prosecuting
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Mrs. Henry Smith, Lewis street, will
be hostess to the Loyal Union, Monday
night.
The Ladies' Art Club will meet with
Mrs. s. A. Colbert, May 7th.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02
FOR STATE SENATOR.

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for state Senator from
the Eighth Senatorial District com
posed of the Counties Of Kanawha, To-
gan and Boone, subject to the deci5-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Thomas G.. Townsend was born
and reared in Fayette County, West
Virginia. Obliged at an early age
10 earn his living, his boyhood years
were spent at hard work in aud
about the. coal mines. Later he
took up the study Of law and was
admitted to practice at the bar Of
Fayette County in 1903. His varied
experience in many avenues Of en-
ployment has been such as to give
him true appreciation Of the con
dttiOns Of life and to fit him Pc
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

Mrs. Emma Brue left Thursday TO
spend the summer with relatives in
Louisville, KY.
Jones Allen, Of the West Side, wlo
has been sick for the past three we ks,
IS still confined to his bed.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-02

ion Of the Republican voters in the
primary, held June 4th, 1912. Yonr
support is earnestly solicited.
Respectfully,
E. T. ENGLAND. 3
Logan, w. Va. Sas
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-12-12
Red Cross Seals
Provide Friends In Need

A large, rugged-looking man stopped
before u Red Cross Seal booth aud
looked at the display Of seals with
more than usual interest.
"And those will help the folks that
are suffering with consumption" he
asked. lie was told that was the idea
Then" he said, reaching down In
has pocket, "here's where get some
seals. My wife," he explained, "died
the year after we we're married. She
died of consumption. We we're so
happy and l had done everything ]
could for her, but didn't have much
money then, and times were hard.
lost my job, too, because l got to work
so late. You see, had the 10 1856
work to do, and that took lot Of time,
aud they dOcked and finally fired me.
I couldn't blame the company, but II
was pretty hard. Right In the dead Of
Winter, too! l could not get her the
things l would have liked to, aud
there was no one to help me. Not a
soul, for was stranger In a strange
city, and SO was my wife. She died in
the Spring" he added, as u tear trick.
led down his face. "And now I'm
going to buy some Of these seals Sc
some other poor fellow can get help II
he needs 1t like needed It," And he
did.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-12-12
Think It Over Boys

A large delegation Of our citizens
went to Nelson this morning to be IN
attendance ut the preliminary trial Of
the BOYS arrested BY Sheriff Jones and
taken to Nelson to answer to tue
charge Of "crap shooting" and possibly
other charges. The Journal don't like
To publish these notices. We refrained
from making u news item yesterday,
not 30 much In pity for the boys ~
sorrow for the parents aud other relx.
tives, who are good citizens. There
are q certain class Of boys around this,
Xs we'll rs every other town, who need
some kind Of . lesson. Several boys
here have been arrested number OF
times and have been given every con
sideration, by the press, by the coart' {,
the attorneys aud by the people, yet
they don't try to brace up and make
men Of themselves.
A loafer has no chance in life.
A young boy who won't work, is no,
q good citizen aud is therefore taking
strong chances of becoming most un.
desirable citizen.
Boys, 1t don't pay to loaf. smoke
cigarettes and run with toughs. You
will have to pay for it some day
Your parents and friends have talked
to you and plead with you to 60 to
work and try to make good citizens Of
yourselves. You have winked at their
efforts or possibly cursed them for it.
More the shame for you.
II you continue your present course
you are bound to land iu the penitent.
iary.
Think II over.
Don't you think you have manhood
enough to brace up, cut out your bad
habits, 60 to work and be respectable?
II not you are . goner.
Il II up to you Superior Journal.
There are several "crsp shooters" In
Red Cloud who could take warning by
this article and profit thereby.