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Mexico Missouri message., 1912-07-18

Chas. II. Householder, of near
Thompson, member Of the State
Board Of Agriculture, is in Sc
dalia TO attend regular meeting
of said Board. The "IIoun Dog
Trail - proposed State high
way i'll the northwest part of the
State, is to be Inspected this
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-07-18

A. f. Romans, of Benton City.
happened to an accident last
Thursday night that has put him
out of commission for a few days.
lie stepped from the floor of his
home into the open cellar door,
suffering a severe fall and break
ing two ribs He's recovering all
right
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-07-18

Born, ON the 10Th inst, to Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Griffin, Iuugh-
ter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J.. L. Wmaus. Of
Fruityille, Mo, visited in Mexico
last week. Mr.. WinanS is the son
of DR.. and Mrs. Thco. II. WinanS
here and his wife was formerly
Miss Ruth FonviIIc, also OF this
city. They are this week in q
canoe ON "A trip from Santa Fc
down Salt River to the Mis-
sissippi, on their return homc-ir
this hot sun lately does not dry
old Salt River up.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-07-18

Joe Bob, the three years old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Price.
out Cant way, got hold of the car
bolic acid bottle last Thursday
and spilled some Of the acid or
his head, burning himself quite
seriously tho not dangerously.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06

he knew, he found Miss Presson look
ing at him with frank and smiling in
terest. He had heard vague reports
thai Madeleine Presson had blossomed
into beautiful ~womanhood since he
had seen her. He had been prepared
to meet a rather vain and pampered
young lady, conscious of her charms
and attainments. He assumed a bit of
reserve as armor for his sensitiveness.
But this attitude responded so i'll to
her good humored ease In renewing
their acquaintanceship that he was
m~omentarily embarrassed. remember
ing what he had said to his grand
father a few hours before.
Il think have q los distinct recol-
lection of Mr.. Harlan Thornton. When
/ was ten years old you brought me
some Jumps Of spruce gum in a birch
bark box. and | declined 1t. saying that
young ladies did not chew gum. But
| took 1t when you looked so sad. and
| carried 1t away to boarding school.
and | found out that young ladies do
chew gum-when no one is watching
them. That gift made me very popu-
lar. sir. and now | thank you. fear
/ did not thank you then"
I'm afraid you didn't realize what
you were doing when you snubbed
him." put in the duke. II haven't
been able to get him out of the woods
since-till now. and I've had to bring
him almost by main force"
The carriage was at the door. The
state chairman led the way to it. He
had q home for his family apart from
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06

the big hotel, the mammoth hosiery
Of the state. one of his many business
ventures.
I'VE are IN our way home from
our morning ride. It's the real jolly
part Of the June day the two hours be-
fore breakfast" explained the girl as
they went down the steps. When we
called here for father you may imagine
how delighted we were to find your
grandfather. l know you understand.
Harlan Thornton. what a dear old
man your grandfather is"
HE has been mother. father, broth
er and sister and best friend-all those
to me. He has seemed to have some
of the elements of ALL"
Presson ushered his wife and the
young people into the carriage. 1.-The
lismer and | would rather walk" he
said. 1--WE have some more matters to
talk over" And he sent them away.
Harlan took his seat opposite the la
dies. and now in this close proximity
he realized how charming the young
girl was. From the close braids of her
brown hair to the tips of her bronze
shoes she was womanly grace and re-
fnement ~personiied. There was a cor
dial ~frankness in her tom and eyes
that attracted him and put him at his
ease. Yet there was no hint OF CO.
quetry. He liked her at once and in
stinctively. because somehow she SEEM
ed to meet him OF a manly plane of
good fellowship. and yet she was SO
thoroughly and deliciously feminine.
There was just a bit of a drawl in her
voice. a suggestion of jocoseness, con-
tinual appreciation of the humor of
life and living. And her laugh was an
inspiration.
He was a little surprised at himself
when he found that he was chatting
with her so easily. Later when he
reflected he understood. She had al
most a masculine breadth of view in
addition to her culture.
Following the after breakfast chat
he walked back to the hotel with his
grandfather.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Thelismer Thornton. locally known
as Duke of Canibas." for fifty years
boss Of his district, plans to retire and
Nsend his grandson. Harlan. to the leg
sslature as his successor. The reform
ers in his district. who are called
"Ramrodders." endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
lied by Iyus Niles. Evangelist Dudley
and others. Harlan Is unwilling to be
q candidate. but his grandfather IN
sists. Harlan and Miss Clare Kava-
nagh are very much interested In each
other, and Thornton and Clare's IA
Their try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are In control Of the
caucus. but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting a forest FIRE and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the Legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire. learns OF his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline 1t because 1t was dishonesty
procured.
However. the duke gets him to run
for the office. settles with farmers who
lost by the forest Gre and practically
assumes management OF the whole
state campaign. Harlan meets Clare.
who, gowned and gloved. looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay a
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor in order to beat Arba
splnney.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06

81 reckon you'd better explain that.
son" said the duke stifiy.
Its your own fault that I'm saying
a word about it. but you did some talk
ing after we came away from General
Waymouth's house. IL wasn't so much
what you said-it was what you inti-
mated. l believe In General Way
mouth. but II I'm any Judge of what
has been framed up he isn't going to
be allowed to do what he wants to do.
did l say SOL"
mo, but you did say that he would
play the game with the chips that are
on the table. not with sugar plums."
And you construe that to mean that
I'm pulling him into this thing so as
to be able to work him in the inter-
ests of the machine, eh?" inquired the
duke, putting into brutal speech even
more than his grandson's vague sus-
picions suggested. Now, look here;
I'll tell you this. Harlan. and it's
straight-if / help to make Weymouth
our next governor I'll help to make
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06

lVk full Of men. Lobbies. parlors,
ksS5SsI corridors. stairways of the
90 big hotef packed with men on
the eve of the convention.
After supper in the crowded hotel
dining room Harlan Thornton accom-
panied his grandfather through the
press of j~ostling men.
The night before a state convention
was a new experience for him. He
walked behind the duke, who made
his slow, urbane way here and there,
drawing good humored replies to sal
utations. He had quip ready for Jest.
handclasp for his intimates, tactful
word for the newer men who were
dragged forward to meet him. and as
he went about in his unobtrusive way.
varying his manner with different men.
he presented his political heir.
At that hour there was no surface
hint of the fractional spirit that divided
the gathering which had locked from
the ends of the state. The Hon. David
Everett, serene in the consciousness
of approval by his party machine, held
preliminary court In one corner OF the
spacious Office lobby. The state chair
man was with him. his executloner
skillfully disguised.
Thelismer Thornton forged through
the crowd in that direction. He paid
his respects publicly and heartily. In
that hour when congratulations suc-
AIRED the surface of conditions, after
he had pump handled men until his
arm acLed. Everett forgot that he
ever had entertained doubts.
Above the continual. ~distracting bah
BILE me sonorous voice rose insistently.
Laughter and applause broke in upon
it occasionally. There was a din in
that corner of the lobby that attracted
many of the curiosity seekers in that
direction.
There's 'Foghorn' Spinney holding
FORTH" Thornton informed Harlan
ironically. Come along. We mustn't
slight any Of the candidatea-
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06


EE97S hill. 1t was the old mans
J suggestion.
"ltll do US good. This air beats any
cocktail you can get over Luke's bar
and they serve as good u one as you'll
get anywhere. even II this Is a prohi-
billion state"
Wasn't 1t Governor Weymouth who
signed the first prohibition bill in this
state?' asked Harlan.
still dwelling on visions of reform,
ehf' inquired his grandfather. smiling
broadly. He did not reply immediate
iy. He stepped ahead. for they were
obliged to walk in single Hle past a
man who was sweeping sawdust across
the sidewalk. Harlan recognized the
nature of the establishment. 1t was a
grog shop IN its partial disguise.
Il was present when be signed IT,"
said the duke as soon as they were
walking side by side once more.
Something had to be done politically
with the Washingtonian movement,
you know. 1t had cut the cranks out
OF the main herd. You'd think now
adays to hear some of the things that
are said about conditions In the old
times that every man in this state
picked up his rum bottle and pipe and
threw 'em away and got on to the
wagon. You weren't born then. Let
me ELL you how 1t really happened.
II was mostly politics. The disorgan-
lied mob Of prohibitionists didn't do 1t.
1t was our party. We needed the cranks
to swing the balance OF power. They
were all herded, ready to follow the
bell. Needed a shepherd. Didn't
know which one Of the old parties to
run to. It's a crime In politics not to
grab In q bunch OF the unbranded
when it's that size. We put prohibit
ton into the platform and carried the
election. Then the boys went to the
governor and told him privately that
they really didn't mean it and framed
Il up that they'd pass the bill in the
legislature all right and then he'd veto
II and the party would be saw d. and
be wouldn't be hurt. because every
one knew that he couldn't be accused
"a A$AihB III tue iutcicstS " tue rum
sellers. but only stood on the constitu-
tional law ground. and there was
great talk those days. son. Of personal
liberty and inherent rights. But Ward
picked up his pen and told us =,
wasn't much Of a hand for playing
practical Jokes ON the people. He
signed IL. And he was a license man
at that those days. Guess he is now"
Il don't see how you can say he has
played politics. not after he stood out
like that"
"Bub. do you think Ward Weymouth,
lawyer that he is. didn't knew just
about how much that act would
amount to after it got to operat lg?
About all II did was TO proclaim the
rum business contraband. No teeth.
no claws, not much machinery for en-
forcement and public sentiment cuss
Ing 1t after 1t began TO hit men indi-
vidually. Reform In politics is popu-
lar Just so long as it doesn't hit indl-
vidcals.A
There's teeth enough in the law
now" remarked Harlan.
-Oh, it's easrr 10 put EN- In than Il
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06
The Bees and the Would hes.

EN-a swarm of men-a hive
full Of men. Hobbies. parlors.
corridors, stairways of the
big hotef packed with men on
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-01-06
The Dukes Double Campaign.

CAB took their luggage to the
hotel. They walked up the
hill. 1t was the old mans
suggestion.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-11
Reassuring

The captain of one of the ocean
liners had been worried by the
frequent questions of the nervous
lady passenger. At last she asked
him one day:
captain, what would happen
in case of a collision with an ice
berg?"
."fhe iceberg would move right
along, madam, as if nothing had
happened" replied the captain.
and the lady seemed much reliey-
ed.-Canadian Century.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-11

when he Helped Bat to his feet,
his reward was vicious blow to
the stomach
In the 10th round Cans injur-
ed his hand and in the 2sthit was
literally smashed. He fought with
one hand thereafter but to de
ceive Nelson, he lirnped as:sif he
had injured his foot.
The fight was struggle of
brains, skill, heart. and hands, but
above all it was one of will. In
sheer wilizpoWer Cans exeelled
Nelson. Both were weary at the
end, but Cans was stronger than
his rival.
Cans generalship was wonder
full He forced Nelson. to do all
the work and saved himself
throughout. He fought with a
broken hand, gamely and wonder
fully until Nelson's fist landed in
his groin and laid him low.
1t was a vicious; hard, Cruel
ling fight and will live long in
ring annals. The receipts were
$4,000 and the purse $33, 500.
Nelson received So, 500 win. lose,
or draw and Cans took $1l 900.
90 o.
! Reassuring
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-11
THE MOVIES


Lizzie hurries home from work,
From the store where sheis clerk,
And she eats her humble din
ner in a furry;
And her mother. says: Now, Liz,
Undue haste unseenlly is:
Are you going out tonight and
What's your hurry?"
@To the movies, mother dear"
She replies, NOW never fear;
That's where melodranlHler's
cheap.
For a nickel you may weep
And may laugh until you're sore;.
There are smiles and signs galore
Attic movies
I'll see handsome Claude de
We're
Vim his sweetheart, Maybelle
dear,
In spite of every villains
Vaccinations;
I'll see cowboys, very pretty,
Yes, they pose in Jersey City.
Oh, | can't resist the movies S
destinations.
To the movies, mother dear,
Willie's with me, never fear;
That's where true love always
wins,
Where the bad repent their sins;
Hope they have comic fillum,
With a chase-scene - pleases
Willurr-
At themovies.
A California judge rules that
woman who learns that her hus-
band lied to her before marriage
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-11
w lINAl
At the movies.

A California judge rules that
woman who learns that her hus-
band lied to her before marriage
may leave him.
The United States has 70 tele-
phones to each 1000 inhabitants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
Amazo;l River.

1t has been stated il official consu lar reports that the, aggregate naIi gable waters of the iimazon and trib- utaries for all sorts Of craft is e2tj mated to exceed 4o.0G0 miles. The average depth is from 40 tc 1I0 feet and the average width from 6 to Ao miles
 At the mouth near Para the river is 138 miles wide, including the is. and of Marajo and the nci .hern an southern outlets. The immense yCi 1me of water discharged marks a pct't of yellow water ill the blue of the At lantic easily distlnguishable for 15G miles at sea, creating a fresh water sea while out Of sight of land This yellow or old geld colored water unit Ing with the equat s:rial current trends to the north at tie rate Of six miles an -four, and entering the Caribbean \ea forms what is recognized as the Gulf stream.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

TURNER BEDDING FACTORY
 Wholesale manufacturers ot all grades mattresses and pillows. Long distance and local phone S96. 6-21-1m. PINE BLEFF, ARK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
MISSOURIAN WANTS
 JOB AS COMPTROLLER
Lon V. Stephens, Former Governor, Writes Hot Springs Friends For
 Endorsement.

Hot Springs, Nov. 23.-Ex-Govcr- nor Lon V. stephens. of Missouri, s a ca ididate for Comptroller of the currency, seeking the appointment from President-elect Woodrow Will son. Mr. Stephens is be ng actively supported by many friends in this c ty. 10 whom he has written. Among theses is Secretary George R Beld- ing cf the Business Mems LaG que and Ark lnsas State Fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
overoulture' or No Culture.

Overculture, even if it borders on affectation, is better than no culture at all. It is less offensive to hear q woman talk with grand airs than to hear her converse ill common Ene- fish of the streets. with all it's slang and cheap wit. The English language contains quite a few words. Anyway there are enough to furnish one with an excellent vocabulary. A good set of dictionaries is gooo investment. Have them near you anc whenever you find word you are not sure about its meaning or pronunciation ill., vestigate. It Is worth while habit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

Lots in Forest Park Addition will l positively be advanced to $20O.O0 each on December 1. r. c. Smart Real Estate Co., 11-21 If
 -Combring made any style, old hair renovated, dyed and waved Or ders called for and delivered. Ring Neete Hollis Matthias, 1646. If
 You can get two lots in Forest Park Addit on for a. $1770O each. Price will be advanced t., s2OO.OO on December 1. F. G. Smart Real Es- tate Co. 11-21 If
 MT. and Mrs. Jake Reisenterg, of Second avenue and Texas street, are the proud parents of fine son, who arrived yesterday morning.
 We want all the little girls in Pine Bluff to come in.ic our stcre and ask about the toy cast ron stove, ask the lady in our toy department abou1 it. MATTHEWS HARDWARE co. If
 We are s i'll selling lots in For est lark Addition at $1770O each Better buy before December l, SIS they will be raised to $2OO.00 on that date. F. G.. Smart Zeal Estate Co. 11-21 If
 Our pressing of gentlemen s clothes looks better than a cleaning you get from any other place. We use an A Hoffman, the only one in the city-a cheap cleaning place can, afford to buy this class of ma chine, which costs $295OO instaled.- French Dry Cleaning Works. 1t
 Only few los left in Forest Park Addit on. Remember price goeslo $20O GOO on December 1 you can buy now for $1770O on easy terms without interest. r. G. Smart Real Estate Co. 11-21 If
 --Albert Egps, a negro, was fined $5 in police court yes erday morning on 2 charge of assault and battery. Cara Macron, negrc, was assessed $3 on drunk and town charge. Only two cases were on i..e docket. =
 "A mari ge 1 cense vas issued in tni~ c ty yesterday by County Clerk C. M. Nschol 10 James Rich mond, of Moscow, and Miss Efcle Reid, of Rison. The couple will be married at R son today.
 Ladies our Parlor information awaits you in regard to the garment you want cleaned We tell you sim ply what to expect of every garment. This is more than you can expect ill Dry Cleaning Plants out of the city French Dry Cleaning Works. 1t
 Trouble at the power house of the Pine Bluff Company shortly be- fore noon yesterday caused shut down of about 30 minutes and delay ed many business men in get ng home to dinner. Traffic was re- stunned about 12:15 o'clock.
 -The canned fru Is and fancy ex- 'libitS sent to the State Fair at Hot Springs by Jefferson county people were returned to this ty yesterday and may be obtained by the respec- tive owners by calling at the Cham Der t:f Commerce. Jefferson county exhibitors won- a total of 21 prizes at the state fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

"A bunch Of keys, found on fl. street. were brought to th's city aa night by Joe c ns, a negro bcoblaet Owner can have same by calling at this office and laying for tn s ad. <
 1l-l5 et
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
---- LET US

take your orders for Engraved c,,,, and Stationery. ' 0afuS Our line is classy. Our price, ,,, right. Call and let US show , von aa' a'' samples. You Will he pleased m and si1 < you need Cards, or any k,na 'u !. Stationery, we will get the ordar
 ADAMS PRINTING Cn
 PHONE 14.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
TAYLOR & co. Real Estate and Loans.
Rub.My.Tism will cure you.

20 Gage Winchester Pump Slv- age 22 Imp, High Power Rifles and everything else for the hunter. Howell Arms Co.,. All Main street. 1O-27- I'm
 If prices clean clotl.es, then a modern plant like ours would not To- cate in Pine Bluff.-French Dry Cleaning Works.
 FLOR DE CUBA cigars are the result of 70 years experienced in the manufacture of Cigars in Cuba. Try them, 10 cents, for 25c; for soc and 25 cents. At all cigar dealers. Inn
 Twenty ladies have already joined cur Duntley Club, one half sn two days; some record, but you sill have time to get in. Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. If
 You can please your boy if you buy h m rifle, air gun, wagon, foot ball, basketball. pocket kn fe or an lngecsol watch from CLEVELAND MATTHEWS HARDWARE co. If
 -.dany of our former pupils are now earning dollars where they for merly earned dimes. You can do the same for yourself. James Business College, 9th and Man street. 11-15 I'm
 Do you know that you can get a $1O0 sn amend Ring Free for Christ mas present if you will. Come in and ct us explain the particulars. A. G. KAHN & CO.,, Jewellers, 412 Main street. 11-16 tf
 If you are not satisfied with your present position, salary you receive, or prospects for future, advancement. call and see us. Our business is the remedying of the above James Busi- ness College, city. 11-13 I'm
 -The price of Duntley is $9.75: $1.OO down and $1.O0 a week, the chea, est combined luxury and nec- cessity you ever bought. Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. If If you need more money, a course in James Business College will in- crease your earning capacity from 25 to 100 per cent. Day and night sessions. 9th and Main streets.
 N11-13 I'm FOR RENT-TWO NICELY TURN ished rooms for light housekeeping
 Large downstairs rooms and one
 for gentlemen, all with modern
 conveniences. Two blocks from
 postoffice. Call telephone No. 984.
 11-24 Ct
 Mary Perry and Ada Thompson, negresses, were each fined $1 and costs yesterday morning by Magis- trate J. A. Frazier on charges. of disturb ng the peace. Another wo- man was arrested on the same charge but was released. The three woman indui5ed in a free-for-all combat over the Perry womans husband.
 -K. P. Moore, 4O and Miss Ada l.. Madk ms, 16, were married in this city yesterday by County Judge c. Nj. Philpot, in the latter's office at the court house. The consent of the girls mother, Mrs. Emma Mad kins, of Wabbaseka, was necessary before the license was .ssued.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
No Use.

Johnnie was out walking with his nurse, who stopped with him to look at funeral on his block. As the cof fin was carried down the stoop Joan nie asked, What is that?" Nurse 1e. piled, That's the box Mir. Brown is tn."
 When asked that night to say his prayers he, refused to do so. After much coaxing and questioning he was prevailed upon to Iell the reason of his refusal.
 "'Cause God won't have time to night to hear them, he'll be too busy unpacking MT. Brown"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
f 'l' + + 's' * .2 < + l. I. 4 l. j. .t ] E WEATHER REPORT i s- + l. + .* i. * + + +4 < + * + l
FOR ARKANSAS-Su fair. WEATHER CONDITIONS,

=. Low pressure areas appear over the lake region and off the South Atlantic coast Precipitation nas oc- cured in some of the southern states, the lake district and the. upper Mis- sissippi valley. High pressure pre- vails west of the Mississippi river. The temperature ranges from Is de- grees in Montana and Utah to 60 de- grees on the Gulf coast. Fair wealth CT is indicated for this vicinity to- night and Sunday
 RIVER FORECAST.
 The Arkansas and the White will not change much. A
 H. FssALCIATORE,
 Section Director.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

Huntsville, Ala,-W. M. Mariow, a well-known resident, says: q have used Foley's Honey & Tar Compound, and find it gives better results than any cough medic ne l have ever usel." ". |. Dewoody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
WOOD FOR SALE

2,000 cords of wood for sale; prin cipally pne, any length or size de siredL Office Phone No. 4S; Resi- dence Phone 36
 11-5 ..0t A. 0. EDWARDS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
NOW JS THE TIME

We will renovate your old mat resses cover them with the latest de- signs of PLAIN OR FANCY TICKING and make them like new a: reduced p,ice
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

Anyone wishing to buy or sell Jef- ferson County Scrip, call on Chas. Veil i
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
FOR SALE.

Lakeside home, lot SOx154 Phone 1O32. For cash prices.