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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-24
MANY STUDENTS WIN
8TH GRADE DIPLOMAS

one hundred and seven of the pu-
pills of the various public schools Of
Josephine county took the state
eighth grade examination recently
held, Of that number 60 passing and
being awarded diplomas. Twelve
failed in one subject only, while Z
lacked In two These will be given
a second opportunity TO take the ex-
animation in the subjects in which
they failed at the June examination.
District No, T, the Grants Pass city
schools, furnished 2S of the success
ful ones, this list having been pub
llshed in recent Issue of the Cour-
Ter The winners in the other dis
trlcts were as follows; No. IA
Harold Vedder, Mabel Gentry. Jose
phine Osborn, Ethel Brockley No. %
katharine Maurer, Kenneth Floyd,
MariIda Stith. Archie Anderson; No.
55-Zoe Corliss, Emma Vanderbilt,
Kenneth Farwel; no. Willie
Abbott John Pence; No. l3-Arline
Morrison No 2 Hugh Barnett.
Blanche Lewis; No 30 Henry Pal
mer; No 33-Freda Carter; No. 10
lydia Roberts, Cora Letteken.
Mary Pinkerton No 4S- Chester
Smith; No 24-John Harmon. Pearl
Green; No. 53- Hmshell Mcintyre;
No. "a Ruth McCrery Don Burr
No 90 Mabel Anderson, Mae Mac
Callister, Stanley Ogden Glen Ander-
son; No O. Hannah Lovelace, Rec
Morrison; No g. Nora Orhe Bertha
HYDE, Zeru KublE No. ll-Leslie
Chllders; No. 15-D Dean Cline.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-24

Students of the eighth grade of the
public school OF this city who took
the regular eighth-grade eNamina-
tlou as prescribed by the state board
OF education last week, have Just
received their diplomas from the off
flee of County Superintendent Saw
age Those successful In the exam
nation, and who become next years
freshman class of the local high
school were as follows
Gerald Sorrels. Hazel Williams.
Eyalyu Curtlce, Irene Clemo. Mary
Beam Second high average, Lenna
Bowdeu, Netue Fitzgerald Vernon
strong. lthrd high average, Bert
Presley. Helen Bobzieu, Garnet Rest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
HUGHES TRIAL IS DRAWING 10 CLOSE States Attorney Holman Scourged the Defendant in
 Argument For State.
MURDERER OF MEN"
Attorney NorfIeet Followed For ti.t Defense-Case to Go to Jury
 This Afternoon.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 22.-So eager were tae spectators drawn to the Criminal Court to hear argument in were nearly injured when the doo4s unlocked Thursday afternoon to per- init them to enttr
 All women were excluded from the court room. Deputies were plae- ed among the audience and the faintest indication cf a demonsdra- tion was sternly suppua ssed
 Assistant Attorney General Harry T. Holman opened for the state. He began in modulated tone, but as -e delVed into the "turf' record of Hughes his voice rose and the words crashed against the ears of the de- fendant with a thunder3us roar. As Holman recited the events leading up to the killing of Dolan, the de- fendant reddened under the accusa- tions made against his morals Ha gat without moving, but the shafts of Holman's merciless tongue, scourg- ing, found their way home and pierced the brave front thus far put forth by Hughes. Holman moved back and forth over the carpet on which Dolan died. He enacted the death scene with startling vividness. as the state conceived how Dolan met death. Flourishing the pistol which Hughe: has killed men with, Holman showed how easy it would have been for Hughes to have. sh5t his friend in the back, as Dolan sat in chair, and how he might have continued shooting as Dolan lay on the floor He said Hughes had earn ed the title of "Colonel,'' not through Honorable service to his country in battle, but in private war. He frequently referred to Hughes az a murderer of men, and said although states provided an Npen and closed season for game, Hughes knew no season in his killing of men, 'It is a pastime for him, a habit,'' declared Holman.
 Attorney Brooks Eorfieet fer the defense followed General Holman; R. H. Prescott, for the defense, will fol- low him Friday morning, with Gov ernor Patterson, for the defense com- ing next, and General Estes for the state concluding. The case will go to the jury Friday afternoon.
 During the morning session the defense put several witnesses on the stand in self rebuttal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
FORTY MINERS
 ARE , ENTOMBED Workmen Caught In Burn ing Coal Mine at
 Lehigh, Ok.
SIX BODIES LIFTED
Failure of Machinery to Work and Filling Up Of Shafts
 Responsible.

Lehigh, Ok, Feb. 22.-Between twenty and forty miners employed in the coal mines of the Wichita Coal and Mining Company, one mile East of Lehigh, lost their lives today when fire broke out about noon in Mine Mo-. ,, entombing the men in the pit.
 The filling up of the shafts with smoke and the failure of the machin- cry to work prevented their rescue. At 9 o'clock tonight six dead bodies had been recovered from the mine and the work was still being pushed. The fire is still raging ill the mine and it is not believed that any of the men within the shaft can be alive. The number cf these is estimated various ly by different officials of the con- pany at from 15 to 35. When the fire b1oke out at noon the word was spread through the mine of the disas- ter and more than 100 miners either walked out or were carried Out by rescuers overcome by smoke. A large number were revived after reaching the fresh air.
 The work of rescue is being pushed by the rescue party of the United States government rescue, station at McAlester.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
ANTI-THIRD TERM
 IDEA APPLAUDfD
George WaslingtOn's Farewell Address Read in House and is Signifi.
 cant

Washington, Feb. 22.-After the
 Presidents message transmitting the report of the Postmaster General and recommending higher second class postage rates had keen read, the
 House proceeded today to dispose Of numerous bills of private charact-r r, on the unanimous consent cale nder. The routine deliberations of the
 House were marked with but ono un- usual incident. That was the hearty
 applause which greeted the readine of Washington's farewell address in
 which he declared against nhird < term for the President. With that section of the address wherein the
 Father of this country expressed his Eunalterable opposition to the third term idea was reached the House broke into Drolonged applause. which
 came from both sides of the chaober The hearty applause which greet ed Washington's anti-third term Views was considered significant in view of the present agitation @or :: third term for Colonel Roosevelt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
DRAMATIC CLIMAX
 IN SNtAD CASE Prosecuting Attorney De- picting Murder, Falls to
 Floor Before Jury. COURT ROOM FULL Women Brought Lunches-Case Will
 Probably Go to the Jury
 
COURT ROOM FULL

Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 22.-Tha first day of the argument in the Snead trial, reached a dramatic clim- aX, when Attorney Cummings for the prosecution, in depicting the murdnr of Captain A. G. Boyce Sr., by the de fendant, staggered and fell to the floor directly in frdnt of the jury. He bitterly arraigned the millionaire Am arillo banker, who crouched in his chair most of the time. Cummings claimed that the murder was commit ted coldly and prominently and with out the slightest provocation
 The court room was filled to it's capacity long before the session start ed today and hundreds failed to gain admission. Many in the crowd were women. Attorney Johnson one of Texas most famous drators, made the first speech for the defense this afternoon. He dwelt principally Gil the prosecution in conspiracy of which he claimed Snead was a victim.
 The case is not expected to go to the jury until Saturday.
 The taking of testimony ccmmenc- ed January 29 Nearly every member of the Snead, Boyce and Snyder fam lilies, the latter being Mrs. ,Snead's s people, were present at the trial to- day, but set aloof. Wealthy cattle men and bankers from all over the Panhandle country arrived today to hear the arguments. Women brought their lunches and sat through the nuon session.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
PUR|M WILL BE
 OBSERVED HERE
Jewish Feast Will, Be Occasion for Special Services and Masque Ball
 For the Children March ?.

Purim will be observed in Pine Bluff with special references i'll ser mon and liturgy in connection With the services on the Sabbath neares to the feast (March 1 and 2.) Work is not interrupted on Purim, it being only a half-holiday.
 The children of the Temple Sabbath School will be treated to Furim Masque ball on Saturday night, Marct ?, and their parents and friends Will join in the merriment later 1n the evening.
 The feast of Purim begins on March 3rd. The origin of the feas. is described in the book of Esther and it's celebration is in memory o1 the deliverance from death of the whole Jewish population of the great Asistic empire over which Ahasuerus was ruler. This deliverance was ef- fected by the intsrcession of Esther Jewish woman who had become the kings wife. The story of Purim is that Mordecia. a Jew, had incurred the enmity of Haman, the faVoflte yizier. who planned to slaughter all the Jews in revenge. Mordecai en- listed the help of Esther, his cousin and ward, who at' the risk of he1 own life intercedsd with the king for her people. The Jews were saved and Haman, their enemy was huns with his sons on the scaffold intend eo for Mordecai The name "Pufim' means "lots" as, Haman is said tt have cast lots to set the Gay TOT ta' massacre. Purim is home festlva in the main and is celebrat D! masking and dancing, games ant plays. The earliest histrionlc efforS of the Jews were directed towart nlays descriptive of the events des cribed in the book of Esther. Tn book itself is read in the synagogu on the feast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
Superintendent of Prisons First Man Who Heard
 Story of Convict.
SCOTT REPEATED TT
Governor Dix Has Change of Heart, Which is Not Clear to
 His Friends.

New York, Feb. 22-That Governor Dix decided to pardon F. D. Brandt, the Schiff valet, two days before he denied the young mans plea for elem ency and that this change of attitude was wrought while the governor was at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in this city, was the remarkable statement made today by a man closely connect ed with the case, but in disinterested capacity.
 Something happened within those two days to make the governor change his mind,' said this man. From the same source came the information that it was. through Superintendent of Prisons Scott. and not Brandt, that interest was first aroused in the case of the young man.
 Colonel ScGtt, in a visit to the peni- tentiary, saw Brandt at work on his books and, being attracted in soma way, que -tioned the convict about himself. Brandt told his story and the superintendent was amazed. Be fore he left the ,pl ison he was satis- fled that the latter was @ victim of miscarriage of justice On his, return t0 AlUiIly, He lOIu HIS SlUly IO IdIuCli Clerk Potter and the latter went 10 the penitentiary at once to listen to Brandt's own account. He got Brandt to make an extended statement in writing and that statement which is believed to be the only application for a pardon, he laid before Governor Dix.
 Governor Dix, after a conference with Superintendent Scott and MT. Potter, made up his mind that Brandt should be pardoned. Such was his attitude when he came to New York He wes, at the Wsldcrf two days, leaving on January 31. On F ebrua1y 2 he decided that Brandt must remain in the penitentiary and sealed the pa pers in the case.
 District Attorney Whitman worked several hours on the Brandt case to- day, but refused to make any comment on the new developments. One of the first duties will be to move an appeal from Justice Girards decision on the habeas corpus writ. This will be done in a few days. Applications will be made tomorrow to have Brandt re- leased on bail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
STATE VETERINARY
 MEETING . HERE Gathering of Animal Doc tors to be on Same Day as That of Stock Growers.
MANY WILL ATTEND
tary Sends Out Official Announcement.

The Chamber of Commerce. is every day receiving very encouraging re- ports relative to the meeting of the Arkansas Stock Growers Association in this city, March 13 and II, and the indications aTe now that there will not only be a good attendance from all parts of this state but that many notable visitors will come from ether states besides many in Ark ansas, not directly connected with the live stock industry at this time.
 After considerable effort arrange ments have been perfected for the holding of the fifth annual conven- ton of the Arkansas State Veterinary Society in this city at the same time as the Stock Gr.wers meeting. The following letter sent cat to each one of the members by the secretary of the organization, Dr. J. B. Arthur, of Russellville, is self explanatory:
 "The Arkansas Veterinary Society will hold their fifth annual mee ting at Pine Bluff, March 13 and IA.
 "This will be the most important Society has ever held. Y
 NOW urge eVery lheHDeI tO uSc his utmost efforts to be with Us, for our future to a large eXtents depends upon this meeting.
 '"The first meeting of the Arkansas Stock Growers Association will meet on the same date, and the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce will give us all a hearty welcome.
 Don't forget the date, March 1914.
 Come and you never will regret it. If you know of veterinary not a member, please write and get him to come."
 Dr. J.. F. Stanford, veterinarian at the state experiment. station at Fay etteville, has already written that he will be present and participate in eEe meeting of the stock growers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
ATTELL BEATEN
 BY kILBANE Speedy Ohio Fighter Givea Decision Over the Eleven
 Year Champion. DIRTY TACTICS USED Biggest Crowd That Ever Saw Ring Contest in Southern Cali
 fUrnia Present.
DIRTY TACTICS USED

Los Angeles, Feb. 22.-Abe Attell brougat to bay at last and ssorced 10 extend himself to the very dimits of his ability and endurance. was d. eisively whipped by Johnny Kilbane this afternoon.
 The champion feign of eleven yeais standing was exploded when Referee Charles F. Eyton, at the finish of the twentieth round. Srasped Kilbane by his left wrist and hoisted the Clevc- land boys arm in token of victory that calried with il the title Of worlds 122 pound champion.
 Boxing before the biggest crowd that eyer saw a ring contest ill California, the lightwoights staged sensational struggle in the vernon arena of the Pacific Athletic Club. It was a battle of brains as well as of muscle. It wae the iiner points, the scientific edges that s uck out from the opening bell.
 Net a knockdoWn featured the fight. Truth tc tell hard blows were few and far between. Kilbane boxed bet ter, knew more and was actually quicker than the marvellous veteran
 
 years. Some idea of Kilbane's great may be gained from the fact that in one round, the eighth the Ohiean drove Attell's head Lack with nasty jabs sixteen successive times without taking a retusn of any. kind.
 It was what is known as "dirty bout with most of the dirt coming from Attell's corner Early in the day Attell complained and not un- justly that Kilbane was pinning lis hands and holding tight during the clihces. With a probabla idea of getting even Attell heeled Kilbane many times and in the seventeenth opened bad cut over Johnny's right eye by butting him in 8 deliberate manner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
GEORGE WASHINGTON
 NOT FORGOTTEN HERE
Anniversary of the Birth of Ma ion's First President Observed
 Here.

The anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the first presi- lent, and who gave fame to cherry trees, was indifferently observed in Pine Bluff yesterday. All banks mem- bers of the Clearing House Associa- tion, the Postoffice and some of the county officials were the chief ob- servers, while some of the pupils in he different public schools celebrat-
 d the birthday anniversary of the Father of our country is reciting in ,idents in his life. among which Of course was the cherry trte episode The Postoffice was closed except fol m hour at noon, one delivery being made in the residence district and .wo in the business district.
 The Pi .Ssi Society of the High School rendered program in the auditorium to which the ether three societies and patrons of the school were invited. The following pro- gram was rendered:
 Instrumental solo. "H Trovatore, fVerdi), Miss Edith ,Wooldridge.
 Reading. "Aunty's Doleful Visit Miss Virginia Mills.
 Vocal Duet, Down In Old Virgin ia,' Miss Jemmie Lloyd and Ellice Breathwit. Reading, "Old Fashioned Roses. md "The Roses" Miss Carmenfi Sanders.
 Vocal solo, Tn the Garden of M! 4eart.s Miss Leyl Cross. r. Violin solo, Miss Edith Foster School notes, Miss Oakley Thomas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
PIONEER PHYSICIAN AT
 HELENA DIES SUDDENLY
Dr. X. A. HOrnar is Stricken After Re-
 turning Home From Office.

Helena, Feb. 22.-This community was profoundly shocked to learn yes terday evening of the sudden death of one of the city's most honored and esteemed citizens, Dr. A. A. Horror. The summons came suddenly, for he had spent tire greater part of the day downtown, returning to his home shortly before 6 o'clock, where he was attacked with sinking spell, dying within a few minutes.
 Dr. Albert Horror was born in Harrison County, West Virginia, on March 6, 1881. He was the son of Judge John Sidney Horror and Eli zabeth Johnson Hornor and the grandson of United States Senator and Governor Johnson of Virginia. pr. Hornor came to Helena with his par ents in the early part of 1886 and Helena has been his home ever since. He studied medicine at Louisville, Ky, and Philadelphia, Pa, being a graduate of Jefferson College, Phlla- delphia. At the beginning of the war between the States he entered the Confederate Army as assistant sur geon of Hindman's Legion and was continuously in the service until the close of the war, reing promoted to
 he position of surgeon with the rank of major. After the war, be resum- ed the practice of his profession in Helena.
 Dr. Honor was the last of the plo- neer doctors of this section. His prac- tice for many years extended over several counties in Arkansas and Mis- sissippi. He was never married. hay ing for many years past made ms home with a sister. He leaves one brother, H. S. Horror. and one sister, Mrs. Mary Horncr Thweatt. wife of Judge P. o. Thweatt.
 The funeral took place this after noon at 3:30 o'clock from the resi- dence of his sister.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
Hustle. Energy and Determination Will keep Nou There
 Until Close.
CONTEST LEADER Frank Calvert.
DISTRICT LEADERS
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The contest has settled down to steady action and this action means success. Each day a new name or several new names will ba seen com ing to the front, which is most en- eouraging to the friends and the gaining contestants and proves, to the public that their favorites are forg- ing to the front with no such thought as failure.
 Follow up every advantage, make the most of every opportunity for therein lies success and final victory.
 Everything Favorable.
 Everything seems to be joining hands for the success of the contest ants in their race for automobiles, pianos and other valuable prizes to be awarded by this paper.
 The weather is ideal making it de- lightful to get votes and subscriptions morning and night. early and late the public is responding most hearti- ly to the appeal for encouragement and the friends of the contestants are working with them and for them.
 There is, therefore, no excuse for idleness. In fact, there are few or none with this inclination. Every body is in the race figuratively if not in reality. It is safe to say shat the first item of interest to the read CTS of the Daily Graphic is the news of the contest.
 Watch the ladies particularly. They read the contest news with more in- terest than they do the bargain ad- vertisements. This fact shows the interest with which the contest is be- ing received.
 It is not surprising then that the contestants are meeting with such success in their quest for votes and subscriptions.
 Many contestants are daily receiv- ing their appreciation of their assist ance and support they are receiving from the public of Pine Bluff and vicinity. The business men especial- ly are taking kindly in the efforts of the different contestants who are out to win one of the valuable awards. Any candidate will do well to re- member that if you are anxious to win. you must let your friends all know that your heart is set on that one subject. When you ask friend to take the Graphic be sure and inform him that the votes, on his subscription are what you are soliciting him for. Demonstrate to him that ycu want that support and that you want IL badly. Do not ask for the subscrip- ton in a half hearted way. but go | to your friends with light of de- termination shining out of your eyes and ring of triumph in your voice and you will get the support nine times out of ten. Show them why they should take the Daily Graphic. Explain to them the fact that me Graphic is the the only morning paper in Southeast Arkansas and covers the .erritcry twelve hours in advance or any other daily paper, giving the news of the world.
 | Subscriptions and votes are coming 70 the office by every mail from con 1 testants and their supporters. In l most cases these votes are being cast
 at once and mans changes are notice
 able i'll the list today, Some forse
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
Continued On Page Seven.
BE A BOOSTER.

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 Leibig's Cold Tablets. Leibig's Cough Syrup Leibig's Sarsparilla Compound Meyers Corn Remedy.
 Zema-Cura.
 Brunson's Liver Pills.
 Brunson's Kidney Pills. Leibig's Syrup Hypophosphites. We appreciate your patronage, ana Eeuarantee satisfaction.
 CITIZENS DRUG STORE.
 aWe Deliver 1t Quicken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
HOT SPRINGS MAN DIED FROM WOUNDS
 
Mack Freeman Shot Yesterday By Geo. Compton Who Says His Daugil-
 ter Was Enticed From Home.

Hot Springs, Feb. 22.-Mack Free man, saloon keeper of this city died tonight as the result of a bullet wound inflicted earlier in the day by George Compton, postmaster at Per cy, this county Compton is the faith CT of Fi\nces Compton, young girl Freeman is alleged to have enticed from home. The shooting occurred in rcbm at the Cincinnati House, where Freeman lives, and where t is said the girl was employed.
 According to the proprietor of the hotel, who says she was an eye wit ness, the shooting was unprovoked.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
WORKING TO INSTALL
 A WHITE WAY"
JOnesb0rO Business Men Are Enthus- iastic Over New City Lighting
 Project.

Jonesboro, Feb. 22.-Jonesboro is to push its Great White Way" until Main street is one blaze of white and the merchants hope one continuous blaze of business triumph. There is not g street corner for a mile in any direction from the center of the city which has not been supplied with light, and now Manager Christy is to install the Main street system, which means a three-bracket light every 3C feet The merchants are becoming enthusiastic over the project.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-23
EGGS SHIPPED
 = v - HERE FROM PRAIRIE

H. H. Splller yeserday made the largest single shipment of eggs that has left Stuttgart for some time. The consignment consisted of thirty-tWo cases and was purchased by Kiant2 F,.os. of Pine Bluff.
 Within the past few years it seems but little attention has been pald tu the poultry industry in this sectlon, the average supply of poultry and eggs being scarcely more than enough to supply the local demand A large shipment, like the one 1eT ferred to, either means that chickens are on the increase or that Grand Prairie "biddies" have been working oyertime.- Stuttgart Arkansawyer.