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The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
SMUGGLING IN MUCH GRAIN
Nests of Lawbreakers Found Along Canadian Border by Government
 Custom Authorities.

St. Paul, Minn.-Grain smuggling has been unearthed by United States customs officers, and two arrests have been made at Norma, N. D., as a re- suit of the work of George W. Foulkes, in charge of customs agents in the northwest. Confessions from at least a dozen men, 1t Is claimed, have been gained by Agent Foulkes, and are in his possession, but no further proceed ings, 1t is understood, will be taken at this time.
 Search for the Mona Lisa. the Par Isian painting, the disappearance of which has reused the police officials over the entire world, was directly re- sponsible for arrests that were made at Norma, the St. Paul officer and as- sociates having been engaged for some time in working along the. from tier of North Dakota, watching for the painting, which, it is understood, has been brought into the northwest.
 The chain system of grain snug gling, which 1t has been alleged has been unearthed, has extended back over a period of several months. It is one that involves both Canadian and American farmers. Under it's operation the Canadian farmer would bring his grain across the border line at night to an American farmer and the next day or some time later the American farmer would market 1t. In this manner suspicion was not aroused and tracks are well covered.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
AN4CZIC1O .513<ZZ ZN NQZ< 602/HZ4-

per and bismuth mines of the republic are among the richest in the world.
 Bolivia produces one-quarter of the total tin output of the world. Re gently tin sold for $1.OO0 a ton. The wealth accruing to the Andean repub- lie from this source would be simple arithmetical problem if this price was constant. Fortunately. during the past few years the value of a ton of tin has never gone much below $750, and at the price the Bolivian tin miner is assured a good profit despite the dif1- culties of transportation. Tin, as component of bronze. had its uses as a metal thousands os years prior to the most remote history. As to when 1t first assumed separated characteristic composition we have no information.
 Certain economic factors operate against the highest exploitation of tin in Bolivia, namely, the necessarily heavy freight charges. the dependence on the price of Straits tin, the export duty and the fluctuation of the Bolivian money. In times these handicaps will be overcome and the proceeds of the tin mines of Bolivia proportionately in- creased. The 1910 production reached $50 long tons, valued at 30,000.000 boil vianos. or 12.OOO OOO American gold dollars.
 Next to tin the most important product of Bolivia is rubber. the an- nual export value of which is estimated at $4.OOO,OOO. The exploitation of the rubber lands is regulated by law through an annual export tax.
 Cacao and coffee are cultivated in the departments of La Paz and Cocha- bamba. while other valuable vegetable products are produced in the depart ments of Beni and Santa Cruz. Coca. from the leaves of which the alkaloid of cocaine is produced. is one of the most valuable products of Bolivia
 The present government. impressed with the importance of stimulating az riculture in the republic, has imported wheat of superior quality from the United States and Argentina for the purpose of supplying a high grade of seed to home growers Cattle, sheep and Ilamas are abundant, and to en- courage the live stock industry of the country there is a national veterinary institute and a recently established agricultural school There are several breweries in the country and shoe factory; also many minor industrial establishments.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
A Ready Reckoner.

There are no cul-de-sacs for Irish wit A "jarvey" drove MT. Phil May. the wonderful English artist in black and white, now dead. round Dublin on his first visit to that city, and in showing him the sights stopped in front of the Bank of Ireland.
 That, sorr," said he, ''is tn recip- ticle vi tn money tn English take firm us!"
 On the roof of the building are six decorative figures, and MT. May in quired what they represented.
 "Begorra. SOFT. they're tn twilv0 apostles"
 But" said MT. May. there are only six"
 Sure. I know that" returned the jarvey, ''th' other vans are lunchin' wid tn lord liftinant- Youths Com Danion.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Too RudeI

wealthy, but none too intelligent lady of my congregation had just re- turned from abroad
 q suppose you visited all the fla nous churches and cathedrals of Eu- roper" I inquired.
 'SWeIl-er-no. not all of them" she replied. When I was in London hunted and hunted, but do you know. couldn't find the Church of England, and everybody was so rude when asked them where it was."-Pitts- burgh Chronicle-T Telegraph.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Not Interested.

"Oh dear" remarked pretty schooI teacher. who has been spending the summer in Canada, 'it soon will be time to go to school"
 But. my dear" said her mother. what noble thing it is to teach the children how to live useful lives"
 Yes. but some are so terribly stu pid." continued the teacher Take the case of little Johnny, he never will know much. I asked little John ny last session when Columbus died"
 "'Oh. I dunno, teacher he replied.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
And He Didn't Crack a Smile.

Under the new law, friends" an- nounced the pastor of the progressive, up-to-date church, the young men of our gymnasium have been compelled to discard the old roller towels that have been in use so long. and have gone in debt for supply of new ones of a different kind. I hope that those of you who feel able will contribute liberally to their towel fund and thus enable them-er-to wipe out that debt"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
HIs Motive pIvuIaed at Lad.

Do you remember that evening when I asked you to be my wife?" he began when they met after the lapse of many years.
 "Yes," she replied "The moon, remember, was at the first quarter"
 "And I was down to my last quar- ter. Your father had lots of money then"
 After he had turned she made up her mind that he was a brute.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
poor converaatlonaIlst.

"Is your husband good after-din- ner talker?'
 NO. indeed. As soon as he's had dinner he lies down on the couch and falls asleep and I never get a word out of him"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Houes for Him.

Mrs. Murphy-Oi hear yer brother in-law, Pat Keegan, is pretty bad of
 Mrs. Casey-Sure, he's good for year yit.
 Mrs. Murphy-As long as thot?
 Mrs. Casey-Yis; he's had four diff ferent doctors, and each one av thin give him three months to live.-Puck
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
snent PIeaaant Vacation.

He returned from vacation happier than anyone else I have ever seen"
 NO wonder. He spent his two weeks on a farm where everything practicable was raised for the table instead of for market"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Steady Worker.

How many men does he employ?''
 He isn't an employer He works on a salary like the rest of us."
 That's queer I thought he most be the boss I just heard him telling another man that he hadn't taken a vacation in 12 years "
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Easy.

Physician-Have you any aches or pains this morning?
 Patient-Yes, doctor. It hurts me to breathe. In fact, the only trouble now seems to be with my breath.
 Physician-All right. I'll give you something that will soon stop that Good Housekeeping.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Scared to Death by a Steer.

Cleveland, O.-Frightened by a steer which was charging him with lowered head, Emil Ziegler, aged six ty years. dropped dead as the animal ran past without touching
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
A sian.

When a woman begins to coax a man, he said, tits a sign"
 Well" she urged when he hesitat- ed. "a sign of what?"
 Its a sign that they are not mar ried," he replied, after first making sure that the way to the door was un- obstructed-
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
The Vital poInt.

Fair Girl-My father made his for tune when he was a young man would you like to know how he did It2
 Sordid Youth-Not particularly. All I would like to know is if he still has It--Alberta Lynx
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
pefunet. ArIthmetIeaIIx.

50 poor Dinny is a dead man"
 "Oi didn't say that, tould you he was half kilt from a blast in the quarry"
 Well. an wasn't he half kilt only last month fallin' down an elevator? How many halves has he got to be killed ?"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Summer skirmlshes.

T don't know whether I ought to take you seriously or not" says the fair young thing to the gallant officer who has just proposed. I've heard that you were engaged to ten girls last summer"
 My dear, those weren't real engage ments. They were just-er-sham skirmishes. s."-Judge's Library.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Afraid of His Fast.

.eWhere are you going to locate your law ofice-in Winterville?"
 "No."
 why not?"
 'I sang a tenor solo with our col iege glee club in Winterville and I'm afraid they haven't forgotten me"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Sounds Like if.

Pop. will you tell me one thing?"
 "Yes. Willie"
 If a man makes soda water foun tains ain't he engaged in fizz-ical cul ture?"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19
Reversing the Praeea..

The Comeup girls put on such airs"
 "Yes. and you ought to see thelr friends take them of"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-19

HE republic of Bolivia, the third largest of the South American republics. is one of the two countries
 of tba Amarfcan continents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
Owner of Los Angeles Times Says Accused Labor At-
 .orney M...,. G:cf..ures.
BY STATE
Unless the Chicago Lawyer Tolls All and duplicates Several Big
 14al,cr Leaders.

Chicago. May 24-"I personally know that overtures looking to a confession by Clarence Darrow have hsen made and that they will be re- fused unless Darrow agrees to tea iii he knows"
 General Harrison G. Otis. publisher cf. the Los Angeles Times, the blow ing up of which led to the capture and conviction of the McNamara bro liners. and to the indictment of Clar- ence Darrow, the Chicago attorney .n a charge of bribery, made the shove statement today while in Cha- cago en route west;
 .,rhey have convincing edivence against Darrow," said General Otis. "and he is sure to be convicted, barrow knows it and would like to get out as easy as possible.
 "When the overture for the confes- a.on was made the district attorney sert word to Darrow that he would acent only a complete confession naming the big labor leaders imph- cared in the affair and telling the oart they took. I believe Darow VIII fess. He is sure to be convicted {
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
BARROW CASE
 BEING HEARD Thirteenth Juror Secured and Sensational State
 ment is Made. REVIEWS HIS ACTS
sGh4rged That DarrOw Spent Money Lavishly to Bring Acqnittal
 of McNamaras.

Los Angeles, May 23-With thir- teen jurors selected to sit in judg- ment of him, the trial of Clarence Darrow, for bribery of McNamara jur- or Lockwood, was begun in earnest this afternoon when following the reading of the indictment, District Attorney John D. Fredericks, made a sensational statement to the jury and the evidence of the first witness was heard.
 Fredericks declared the prosecution would prove that Barrow endeavored to instruct and defeat justice in the McNamara trial by paying money te other jurors than Lockwood, and that dreds of dollars to witnesses for the state.
 For the first time the famous at torney was charged in open court with guilty of wholesale bribery plOl III IuC NdoC.
 A. M. Blakely, Los Angeles hotel keeper, was passed and sworn in as the thirteenth, or alternate juror, at 2.30 this afternoon.
 Fredericks in his broad charge against Darrow, which he said the state would establish, said:
 He paid money to witnesses to ger 2 them out of the state, he paid money to withesss for the state for the pur- pose of not having them testify, he brought agents here for the purpose for corruptly influencing our witnesses particularly for the purpose of per- suading them not to testify the truth.
 George Monroe, clerk of Judge Broadwell's court, was out on the stand as the first witness. He had with him the records of the court to establish the. tendency of the McNa- mara trial and the connection of Lockwood and Juror Bain, who also accepted a bribe from Bert Franklin to stand out for acquittal for J. B. McNamara Rogers and Appel oc- cupied an hour and half, till time for adjournment, in objecting to the manner of introduction and to the regularity of the documents them selves.
 As soon as Monroe leaves the stand tomorrow morning. Lockwood will ce called and the story of the bribery itself will begin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
CREATES MUCH UNtAS|NESS Rebel Leader In Cuba Aug menting His Forces to De-
 fly Government.
Consul Tells Them To Take Refuge In Havana-Engiish Cruiser
 In HarbOr.

Havana, Cuba, May 24-Estonoz, the rebel leader ana his forces con- tinue to ravage the country today with increased boldness. A young white school teacher was attacked to- day and two bodies of two white men were found hanging from tree by Federal soldiers.
 The American consul has advised all American citizens in the vicinity to take refuge in the city.
 The English cruiser Melpomene is at anchor in the harhor tonight ready to take aboard British refugees.
 A telegram from the mayor of Guantanamo tonight states that Es- tonez is augmenting his forces by telling the blacks that the Cuban army is executing all negroes as fast as they can be captured. Tonight Estonoz is believed to be in command of force, which although poorly or ganized, would be formidable to any foe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
MACKEY COMPANY
 OPENS LOCAL OFFICE

The Mackey Telegraph and Cable Company. which has been extending it's line through the south, has opened an office at No. 208 West Second avenue in Pine Bluff. l.. M. Williams who has been connected with the Pine Bluff Company, is local manager. The first message was received yesterday and was addressed to J. F. Mcintyre and Sons, the big hardwood firm. The company has offices in all the larger cities and cable to Europe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
FLOOD WATERS
 STILL THREATEN
HYMELIA LEYEE CREvASSE WID- EMS AND NIGHT BEING WAGED
 AGAINST THE FLOOD.
Now Nearly 1000 Feet Wide-Gretna Residents Building PrOtec.
 tiOn Levee.

New Orleans, May 24.-Impatient of restraint and rebellious at the advance of the crib weight checking it's flow, the mighty torrent rushing through the Hymelia crevasse at terrific speed has torn away the works at the upper end of the embankment. The rein- forced canvass that ties the ends of nearly all of the crib work upon which the engineers with hundreds U, men and pile drivers have been working for the past week, together with about 15O feet of embankment, went out with rush today.
 This makes total loss of embank- n.ent for "A hours about 300 feet and increases the width of the crevasses tc nearly 1000 feet. Work was giv- en up in despair, but later Captain Sherrill, after conference with railroad and levee board officials and experts, resumed work. The most serious obstacle encountered is the extreme depth of the channel washed ly the mighty torrent. If Captain Sherrill succeeds in the next AS hours working under new plans, operations will continue. but if his plans mis- carry, as they did previously, work will be abandoned and the Mississippi will flow unchecked through the Fly melia crevasse, doing inestimable damage. The citizens of Gretna, across the river from New Orleans, are hard at work on the protection levee in the rear of Gretna and Me- Donoughville to keep out back water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25

ia's In money and a railroad mss rom Mrs. George Moore, of Illmo. Mo- wao is in the city visiting Mrs. l.. R. Langston on East Third avenue. Harry Hammoch, blind man, anc hls W:fe, who give their home as Lit tie Rock, were yesterday ordered to leave the city to avoid prosecution They had been arrested by Chief of Police Evan Parnell and City Detec- tive J. l.. McBurnett and were to be arralgned at o'clock before Magis- trate J. A. Frazier.
 The confession came after Deputy Constable 0. H. Harris had secreted himself underneath bed in a room at the Orph'eo Hotel. while it was be- ing occupied by Hammock and his wife. Although a bull dog, owned by the couple, consistently. licked the deputy's face, while he was stretched out under the bed, he managed to keep the dog off and gather enough conversation" from above to bring about full confession, which was made later by the couple to District attorney T. Havis Nixon in the mag istrate's office. The couple was still at the hotel last night, but they prom ised to leave the city before morning.
 Mrs. Moore was in Pappa's cafe on Main street late Thursday night, with some friends, when a purse, which she had hanging on a chair disap- peared. She reported the matter to the police and it was learned that the blind man and his wife had been seen walking out of the cafe with purse Their arrest at the hotel followed.
 The twenty dollars was found on the blind man, but they claim that the money was theirs and pretended to know nothing of the rings or the Eocketbook. They were released to reappear in magistrates court at 4 o'clock. In the meantime Deputy Harris had gained entrance to uhei' room at the hotel and when they ar rived there he was under the bed, quietly urging the bull dog to deslst from licking his face. The dog was affectionate however and for nearly an hour the animal washed the of- ficer's face with it's tongue. But Dep- u;y Harris got the "dope" and as result the blind man and his wife finally kicked in" with the confess sion. They said they had thrown the purse and the pass into an alley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
MAY YIELD 10
 PUBLIC SENTIMENT Democratic House May Tn clude Battleship in Ap
 propriation Bill.
HOLD THIRD CAUCUS
General Dissatisfaction By Insisting on Measure Which Would Reduce
 Power of the Navy.

Washington, May 23.--Aronsed by the dissatisfaction throughout the United States at the determination of the second caucus to eliminate all bat tleships from the naval appropriation bill and thus force the United States to fifth place among naval powers, the Democrat members of the House today decided to call third caucus for reconsideration of the Democratic policy.
 It is the purpose of the Democratic members to pass the naval bill in it's present form. It does not provide for battleships. The mandates of the second caucus will thus be fulfilled. The Senate will insist on two bat tleships and the amended bill will go to a conference.
 At this point third caucus will be called by petition signed by 25 Democrats in favor of two battleships.
 It is stated tonight that both Speaker Clark and Floor Leader Un- derwood in the caucus, will support policy that provides for at least one battleship.
 Democratic members who favor two battleships believe that the pronounce ed public sentiment. in favor of two battleships that has developed since the. last caucus will cause many of their colleagues to change their vote.
 The proposed third caucus will oc- cur only a few days ahead of the Democratic national convention in Baltimore and is expected to have an important bearing on the platform tc be adopted by the party on that oc- casion.
 Many thoughtful Democrats in Con- gress are convinced that naval poi icy which places country at the mercy of foreign foe will arouse such patriotic resentment that the present bright hope for party victory in November will forever De Filled.
 "The war with Spain cost tue United States $650,0OO,OO0, without the pensions yet to be paid,' observ- ed Representative Robert B. Lee, Democrat, of Pennsylvania. today. Had our Navy been stronger then, ] don't believe we would have had a var. Spain thought her navy was stronger than our, 50 she elected to fight
 So bitter is the feeling over the elimination of battleships from the bill that many Democrat members had determined to bolt the caucus instructions and vote for at least one battleship. By the decision reacnel today these men are enabled to abide by party instructions with the know ledge that third caucus wtll give them another chance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
TAFT CLAIMS TO
 HAVE SUFF|C|fNCY President Declares That He Will Be Nominated At
 Chicago Convention
CORRUPTION TINTED AMERICANS WARNE
Roosevelt Will Have To Spend Money Says Guest At Lunch.
 con.

Jersey City, N. J., May 24-President Taft wound up the second day of his New Jersey campaign for delegates tonight with the positive assertion:
 Il have enough delegates to win a. the Chicago convention"
 No figures were given out His friends interpret his statement to mean that he believes he can win without a victory in New Jersey, which is an- ether way of conceding that the sit uat:on there is critical. The most sanguine predict nothing better now than an even break between the. president and the Colonel on Tuesday. All four of the delegates-at-large who will be elected also at the primaries are now practically credited to Roosevelt.
 A hin; of a possible corrupt use of money by the Roosevelt forces al Chicago, was injected into the cam- paign today. At luncheon given to the president at the country home of former Senator Freelinghuysen, one of ihe guests declared that the president would win "unless the other side spends money freely" The fact that tEis statement was made in the pres- ence of the president leaked out ac- c;denally but the identity of the per- son xalking it was carefully guardc1 It wasAsaid that an akward pause fol- lowed the remark and then the con- versation was hu1riedly switched to ether topics.
 Conventions in Kentucky.
 Louisville, May 24.-County conven- tions will be held in Kentucky tomor- row by Democrats to choose dele gates to the district and state conven- tons here next Wednesday. The state is conceded to Speaker Champ Clark, though in the state convention the chief figh: will be between the ad- ministration and the anti-administra- ticn forces to gain control of the or ganization of the party. The five counties in the state which have cit ies of first and second class will hold precinct, conventions on Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
GOOD OLD SPRING TTME HAS
 ARRIVED

and now Is the time to plant your garden and farm. We have the larg- est. and best selected garden and
 field seeds that we have ever had. We carry from ten to fifteen thous- and mammoth size paper seeds and nearly everything in bulk seeds. All knds of fancy seed corn. sorghum. kaffir corn. german millet, dwarf eesix rape, timothy clover and al- falfa. Triumph, N. Y. Rose and early Ohio seed Irish potatoes just arrived. A fresh shipment of onion sets, have received 100 bughels of bunch yams seed sweet potatoes. We are headauarters for everything in the staple and fancy grocery lint. also fresh vegetables every week.
 Give ns call. ,,
 Yours truly. "a tt. MCCAIN GROCERY CO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-25
ICY" YOUNG WILL
 PITCH NO MORE
Famous Twirler's Arm Goes Back On Him and He Quits the Game
 For Good.

Boston, Mass. May 23-The report that Gendon T. Young, "Old Cy," has quit baseball, was confirmed at the Boston National League office in this city tonight, according to dispatches received in this city today. Young left the Boston team in Pittsburg and started for his home in Ohio. His pitching arm has gone back on him and he will never be able to hurl them across the plate again.
 His arm went back on him during 5he spring practice.