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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
No Agreement Over
 Battleship Plans
Conference Over ApprOpria.
 tiOn Bill Is Held.

Washington, July 22.-tNo agree ment over the battleship program for this year was reached when the House and Senate conferees on the naval ap- propriation bill held another meeting today. The Senate refused to recede from it's demand of two battleships, while the House demanded that none shall be provided. The Senate con ferees believe they can force the House into an agreement for one ship.
 Senator Tillman, who had insisted on $300.000 improvement at the Charleston Navy Yard. was today fore ed to give way. The Senate yielded to the House on the disputed appro- priations for Charleston, Portsmouth and Philadelphia. All will be dropped.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
COTTON
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New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, July 22.-Cotton-Fu- lures opened steady at decline of 2 @9 points, Cables were not quite up to expectations and the weather map was generally called favorable as next to no rain was shown anywhere in the eastern belt. This offset the lack of showers in Texas and Okla homa. Shorts were the best sellers. though some liquidation came from the long side. July was neglected At the end of the first half hour prices were 13 points under Saturdays close on the new crop months.
 Futures opened steady. July, 1320c bid; August, 12.90c bid; September, 12.67c bid; October, 12.50@1251c; :; December, 12.47@12.4Sc; January, 12.50@12.51c; March, 12.56@12.5Sc; May, 12.66@12.6Sc.
 Scalping shorts took profits freely toward the middle of the morning and the market steadied very quickly and attracted some little fresh buying for long account. The forecast of nothing either way to trade on, which checked the tendency to sell short and offer ings finally became very slender Complaints of army worms came in from Alabama and Georgia and boil weevil reports came from Mississippi and Texas. The failure of new cotton to appear over Sunday caused bullish comment. At noon the trading months were 4 points under Saturdays final prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
AT THE HOTELS

AT THE JEFF'ERSON-C. H. Har- ing, Chicago; B. c. Abramsky, St. Louis; M V. Wilson, Little Rock; E.. A. Reichardt, Little Rock; w. c. Las sitter, Fayetteville; Charles s. Fletcher, Hammond, Ind; Fred w. Underwood, Hammond, La; Charles Sumner, St. Louis; J. A. Mosley, Memphis; George T. Finkerson, Memphis; H. l.. Snyder, Hope.
 AT THE ARLINGTON-J. P. Jones, Little Rock; James Veil Monroe, La.; Thomas A. Hill, Kokomo; M. s. McCord, Oshkosh; A. R. Strong Shreveport; Walter Hall, Chicago; H. P. Ward, Memphis; G. P. Gibson, Memphis; c. P. Johnson, Little Rock; Boon Hinke, Gulon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
OUR VACANT LOTS.

What may be accomplished i'll i'm proving and beautifying vacant lots is eloquently emphasized by the ap- pearance of a vacant lot at West Barraque and Walnut streets, known as the old Scull property. The lot has been converted into delightful miniature recreation park and swings and benches have been provided for the public. The lot is owned by Ben B. Well, alderman from the Third ward, who is largely responsible for it's improved condition
 In the spring of this year Pine Bluff made good start towards put ting vacant lots to useful or orna- mental purposes, an improvement campaign that was started and thus far successfully carried out. by the ladies of the City Beautiful Club. There is no reason why the work should not continue from year to year. It is a good work, useful work, and will add much to the beauty of the city.
 In some of the outlying districts vacant lots have been put to good use also. In some. instances they have been converted into ! gardens. Many families in this city will raise pota- toes enough on vacant lots near them to do them all winter. That is 9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23

bination of the Kenyon bill, much amended, and Senator Sanders bill. The new measure will prohibit ship ments of liquor where any person in- tends to violate a law of the state in- to which the shipment is made.
 The new bill would revise the ex- isting Wilson law to meet a recent de- cision of the Supreme Court and make liquor in interstate commerce subject to the laws of single state upon ar rival within its boundaries and before delivery to consignee.
 Some members of the committee think the bill unconstitutional and threaten to fight it on the floor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
A FREE BRIDGE VICTORY.

Just as predicted by the Graphic Sunday morning, Judge Trieber. in the Federal court. yesterday denied the Taxpayers Protective Association an injunction to restrdain the Bridge Commission from meeting this morn- ing and going into the petitions for and against the Bridge. With the care and accuracy that usually char acterizes his decisions, Judge Trieber plainly convinced the anti-Bridge peo- pie of the fact that they were not en- titled to recognition in the Federal court at this time and he assured them, notwithstanding their claims to the contrary, that they would have adequate remedy at law. Judge Trieb- CT further and wisely held that the court should not pre-judge the com missioners guilty of irregularities un- til there were grounds for such pre- sumption.
 The ruling of Judge Trieber will undoubtedly put an end to all the lltl- eation and apparently unnecessary wrangling that has been going on m the courts over the Free Bridge pro feet. Today, when the commission meets, every property owner i'll this city will be dealt with fairly and hon- estly. The commission will ascertain the majority, for or against. and if II is for the Free Bridge the improve ment district authorized Ey it will be perfected; and if there is majority against it, then the commissioners will honestly and conscientiously say so.
 There need be no fear of snap judg- n1ent or any misdoings on the part of the commissioners. They are not men who would so jeopardize their person. al standing in this community, where fi1ey-some of them at least-were horn and reared-and have lived for years. Their interests are here and III have their ali. They are men of the Pine BluH and Jefferson county they highest sense of honor and thes charges mi Eske been mad dfagain' thems just because they are progressive and pub lic spirited. is 2 great injustice.
 The Free Bridge is an enterprise
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23

wise economy. It will help to keep down the cost of living. It is a good thing for the lot, too, for the owner of it will derive benefit as result of the clearing and grubbing incident to cultivation. Moreover, the adja- cent property will also be benefited by the improvement. The improve ment of one lot increases the value of adjacent property. The planting of flowers also adds materially to the appearance and value.
 Pine Bluff has made a good start, and profiting by last years begin ming, next year should see a more extensive use of these vacant, idle and now unprofitable areas. Keep it in mind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
Liverpool Cotton.

 Liverpool, July 22.-Cotton-i closed with good business aOas points lower. American mn 7.90d; good middling, 7.5Od; mlus' 7.12d; low middling, 6.90d; good o' ary, 6.42d; ordinary, 5.49d. lns of the day were 10000 bales, ol 1000 were for speculation aap port and included 9,400 bales es can. Receipts, 5000 bales, las's S,700 bales American.
 Memphis Cotton. s Memphis, July 22.-Cot'o steady. Middling. 12 1-2c. xs1] Memphis Cettonseed Proaes Memphis, July 22.-Cottonseeas ucts: Prime basis oil, a'ev meal. $26.50@$27.OO per ton' ? 1-2@4c per pound.
 New York Spot Cotten' New York, July 22.-Spos quiet; middling uplands, lz.s's' ding gulf, 12.05c. No sales
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
ILLNESS OF JUROR
 HALTS DARROW TRIAL

Los Angeles, Cal, July 22.-Owing to the illness of Juror l.. l.. Leavitt, the Darrow trial was postponed today until Tuesday. Judge Hutton order ed a physician to examine into the reported illness of Leavitt and if the juror is found to be unable to attend court, the trial will proceed with the thirteenth juror, A. M. Blakesley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
Will Report Favorably
 On the Liquor Bill
Give Dry States the Power to Inter. cept Shipments From the
 Wet States.

Washington, July 22.--Anti-saloon in terests won victory before the Sen ate judiciary committee today. when Senator cpmpains wss agth isadas st9 ss9 report favorably a bill giving to dry states power to intercept shipments of liquor from "wet" territory.
 The bill to be reported is com
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
SHERIFF BREWSTER
 AT SEATTLE, WASH.

ssIt is the spirit of progress in this city that appeals to me, said Dr. c. H. Brough, professor, of political econ apeyx a,yeriit " cf tAreansas, Fsyettetille. Ark, who registered who registered at the New Richmond yes terday. Your parks and boulevards Lave been a source of great delight
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23

George L. Higbie, Manton, Mich, used Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. He says: "I find for my case no other medicine equals Foley Kidney Pills for bene- ficial effeits." They are a safe and reliable medicine for kidney trouble and rheumatism. Contains no harm- full drugs. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23

to me-"
 Dr. Brough is here for the Potlatch and is accompanied by Sheriff Edgar Brewster, of Jefferson county, Ark. M. Brewster was a delegate to the Elks' convention and is one of the boosters for Seattle in 1915.-Seattle Post-lntelligencer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23


 Reports of more favorable weather ill the South and lower cables than due encouraged the selling movement, but the market met big demand at the decline and recovered 3 or 4 points before the end of the first hour While prospects for clearing condi- tons in the eastern belt were consid- cred favorable factor yet selling may have been restricted to some extent by the failure of the map to show more ram in Texas and reports of insect damage east of the river.
 Futures opened barely steady. Jan uary 12.30@1231c; March, 12.4Om 1241c; May, 12.46c bid; July, 12.1o@ l2l1c; August. 12.11@12.12c; septem- ber' 12.1S@12.15c; October. 122S@ 229c; December, 12.32@2.33c.
 Trading continued dull during the afternoon, with prices working up to Within a point or two of Saturdays close.
 The market was very quiet late in the forenoon and Fluctuations were irregular. with prices ruling about & U9 points net lower at midday.
 Spot quiet; middling uplands. 12.sOc. nominal.
 Futures closed barely steady. The range: Close Close
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-23
New York Cotton.

New stYerk. July aa Cotton opened hafsly s,steady Vat , al decline f6@ls points and sold 11@13 points net low CT right after the call under commits sion house liquidation cY local pres-
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
BOARD MEETS At
The WHITE HOUSE
President Taft Presides at
Session of Jeanes Fund
Board
KEALING MADE MEMBER
HEAD OF oUINDARo UNIVERSITY
SELECTED TO FILL VACANCY
CAUSED BY DEATH OF BISHOP
GRANT.

Washington, D. Cat the White
Jeanes Fund board was held, at which
President Taft, who is a member of
the board, presided by courtesy. The
report of Prof. James H. billiard show
ed that the fund expended in the past
year in the interest Of negro educa-
ton In the south was over $4,000,
and in conjunction with the Slater
Fund board there are busily engaged
In $500 communities in the south CIV
ing advice relative to how negro chill
dren can be educated along practical
lines, two field agents and 106 super
vising teachers. ?
Prof. H. T. Healing, president Of
Western university. Quindaro, Kan.
was elected a member of the board.
succeeding the late Bishop Abram
Grant Prof. Kealings election met
with the favor of all the other men,
bers, as he is highly conversant with
negro rural life. The colored mem
bers on the board are DIR. Booker T.
Washington, Hon. ]. G. Napier, regis
ter of the treasury; Maj. R. R. Motion
of Hampton institute; Hon. R. l..
Smith of Waco, Tex. and Prof. H. T.
Healing.
The Jeanes Fund board and the Sla-
ter Fund board are working harmoni-
ously together to uplift negro life in
the rural communities of the south,
and the result has been gratifying.
Prof. billiard, as general agent, has
! S3,000,000 under his supervision to ex-
pend for educational purposes in the
rural districts of the south, $4,000, 900
of which has been set aside by the
Slater fund and S1.O0O.0O0 by the
Jeanes Fund board. The two boards
combined expended 100000 during
the past year for negro education.
1t was reported at the session that
the directors of the Phelps-Stokes
fund had set aside a scholarship OF
S12,500 each at the University of
Georgia and the University of North
Carolina, to be awarded yearly to the
successful student from each institu-
ton, who must be in sympathy with
negro education and who shall be
sent out in the rural communities to
study negro life and education in all
Its phases for one year and write q
treatise on his findings.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
NO USE FOR MOLLY.

The late Admiral Schley, as his
own splendid career showed, didn't
believe in automatons," said a Wash
ington veteran. according to the Star
He didn't believe in the subordinate
who let his boss do all the thinking
for him.
Il once heard Admiral Schley talk,
ing to young Annapolis student He
told the student that unreasoning
and unquestioning obedience to or
ders was, If the orders were wrong, a
foolish thing. He said the navy had
no more use for men of that stamp
than the Widow Black had for her
maid, Molly.
THE widow, he explained, told Mol.
ly one evening that II anyone called
she was only at home to Mr.. Mum
Then she retired to her room and
took a little nap. On towards ten
she awoke, and, ringing for Molly, she
asks:
Ibid anyone call?'
"'Oh, yes, ma'am,' said Molly; Mrs.
Blank called, and Miss Dash, and the
pastor
And you told them what l told
you tor
Yes, ma'am. said you was only
home to Mr.. Num-"
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
A SYMPATHETIC BURGLAR.

II woke up suddenly the other night
and thought | heard burglar in the
room. sat up in bed and that awoke
my wife"
What did she do?"
"She accused me, as usual, OF hav-
ing a burglar bug. Said I'd never
hear a real burglar If | lived 1000
years. | said I'd bet l would. She
said she'd bet | wouldn't. And just
then a shadowy form rose from be-
hind the dresser and a hoarse voice
exclaimed: He wins, ma'am.'"
Did you catch him?"
Catch him? l didn't try. l Just
laid there and laughed and heard him
slam the door and run down the
street. And say, my wife was so
mad she didn't speak to me for a
whole day. But I'll bet one thing"
What Is it?"
"I'll bet that burglar was mar
ried man."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
CONSIDERABLE INFLUENCE.

Ex-Gov. Joe Brown of Georgia only
weighs a hundred pounds, but he is
powerful. By deeds you shall know
him. The Atlanta Constitution says
"his voice was clear and firm. and
reached every part of the theater." ]"
Said he:
When I was chosen in the primary
OF 1908 the price of turpentine, one
of South Georgia's chief products,
was 81 cents per gallon, and in June,
1911, 1t was $107 per gallon.
'Tt is also pleasing to note that
the two winters covered by my ad.
ministration were the only ones dur.
ing the past forty years within which
the price of cotton did not go below
10 cents per pound.
Not everybody can do that.-Col.
lier's Weekly
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-20
WHAT THE LESSON TAUGHT.

The Sunday school teacher was tell
ing her class about the wicked chill
how two she bears came out of the
mountains and late up" over 40 of the
wicked children. Now, boys" she
concluded, what lesson does it teach
us?"
81 know" said one youngster; at
teaches us how many children she
bear can hold"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-03
RRATTLEsoRo PERSONAL.

Mrs. Matthew Howard visited her
daughter. Miss Jane Howard, in Boston
last week.
William Howard, who has been EN-
ployed in Howard & Yearly's stable, and
his son. Arthur have gone to Winni-
peg to look for business opportunity.
Sewall NJ. Hovey finished work Satur-
day for the Estey Organ company and
went to his home in Williamsvile, where
he will stay this summer
Henry Robinson, who worked two
years as linotype operator in The Pho-
nix composing room, now has similar
position in the office OF one Of the daily
papers in Albany. N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fellows Clifford
and son. Thomas Henry, of Franklin, NJ
H., came Saturday to visit Mrs. Cliff
ford's parents, DR.. and Mrs. Henry
Tucker Mr.. Clifford returned Monday,
leaving Mrs, Clifford and son for a
longer visit.
E. l.. Parker, as great keeper of
Falls which is on the Canadian bound
airy in Essex county, and on Friday
night made an official visit to Met
allak tribe, No. II, /. o. r.. M. The
great council of this reservation will
meet at that place in August.
Mr. and Mrs. Sumner b. Emerson re-
turned Friday night, after being away
all winter, and are now occupying their
house on Oak street They were guests
OF their daughter, Mrs. Bertha L. Turn
err, in Watertown, Mass. Mr.. Emerson
visited three or four weeks in Atlanta,
Ga, and stayed few days with his
grandson Paul s. Emerson, assistant
principal of the county high school in
Pikeville, Tenn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-03
BRATTLEBOR0 LOCAL
ABNER GooDALE WHITE.

Abner Goodale White, &c, a native of
Brattleboro, son of the late Keith White
and Elizabeth (Goodale) White died in
his home in New York city Friday after
a long illness. He attended the public
schools in this town in his boyhood and
at the age of IS enlisted in Company B,
10th Vermont regiment, with which he
served in the Civil war, participating in
the battle of Gettysburg.
After the term of his enlistment had
expired he returned to this town and
engaged in business. At one time he
was employed by the Estey Organ com
pany. Later he conducted the gun
smiths business established by the late
Lockhart Barrett, now the business own
ed by H. NJ. Wood. He filled the po-
sition of manager of the Brattleboro
Gaslight company at one time and later
represented a Fitchburg concern manu-
featuring steam rock drills. After this
he was connected with railroad con-
struction work in different parts of New
England.
In 1877 he married in Stanton, N. j..
Julia A. Gardner of Andover, N. j. In
1880 he went to Brooklyn to take po-
sition with the Municipal gas company.
He later became superintendent of the
meter department of the Brooklyn Union
gas company, which position he held for
many years, retiring from active bust
ness about four years ago.
During his residence in Brattleboro he
became a member of the knights and
Ladies of Honor. He was also a Free
Mason and Knight Templar. In recent
years he had not visited often in this
White had not visited often in this
town, but he always maintained an ac-
tive interest in its affairs, His kind ma
ture and attractive personal qualities
were always felt and appreciated by
those who knew him. He was one OF
four children, the others being Prescott
X. White, Moves III. White and Mary
H. White. He leaves his wife and one
brother, Noyes II. White.
The funeral was held in the home IL
New York Saturday evening and the
body was taken on Sunday to Andover
N. j., for interment. Noyes III. White
| and daughter, Miss Marjorie White
went to New York Saturday and wer,
present at the funeral and burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-03
TRACY OTIS PARK.

Tracy Otis Park, 80, died of pneumonia
yesterday morning about o'clock in his home
on Canal street after an illness OF 10 days
He had been in i'll health the past five years
for appendicitis in the Farren hospital in
Montague, and he had not recovered his usual
strength
He was born in Newfane, August IA, 1873,
a., son OF Otis and Adelia Winslow Park.
When he was 10 he came to this town with
his parents and shortly afterward entered the
employ OF the Estey Organ company, where
he worked lew years in the finishing de.
partment. Later he entered the employ OF
Clarence S. Stockwell, who conducted the
livery stable now owned by Howard & Yearly.
He married, December 10, 1899 Miss Angie
Stockwell, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles
A. Stockwel OF this town, who survives. He
was a member OF the Brattleboro fire depart
ment several years ago, but because OF ill
health was unable to retain his member ship
in that organization.
Mr., Park fromerly drove the mail wagon for
the livery firm having that contract, and later
was transferred to the hack which goes to the
station to meet most OF the trains. He was
an efficient and conscientious employe and in
the eight years in which he had been employed
by Howard & Yearly he had not had an acct
dent and such was his care. for the animals
which he drove that he had used but three
horses. One OF them which still makes the
trips to the station, he has driven continuously
lie was a devoted husband and father and
had many friends who sympathzed with nm
IN the Affections which he bore uneomRiain
leaves daughter, Julia Marion Park, =, ms
mother, Mrs Adelia Park Of Elliot street
and a sister, Miss Annie Park. clerk in Mann
dry goods store. The funeral Will be heid y
Rev nome %Ton, VI tbe church
ofhelating. The burial will take place "
Locust Ridge cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-03
WEST BRATTLEB0R0

Miss Lima Upton is visiting in Dunn
merston.
H. ]. Clark has had his telephone re-
installed, the number being 277-W.
Mrs. C. S. Squires and Miss Dorothy
Prouty were in Springfield, Mass, Sat
urday.
An addition is being built to the east
side of D. T. Perry's Meadowbrook
cottage.
Miss Minnie johnson came home Sat-
urday from Beverly, Mass for a weeks
vacation.
DIR. F. w. Gage was business Wis
itor in Millers Falls Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mrs Lima Ingram of Newfane is
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
c. e. Ingram.
Miss Grace Van Gumster is caring
for Mrs H, A. Stone, who is Ill at Mrs.
c. r. Evans's.
Arthur Bailey of Springfield, Mass, is
with his sister, Mrs. L. H. Knapp, to
stay a few days.
Frank Woodland and family of Hins-
dale were guests at Charles Leitsing-
er's over Sunday.
Mrs. George Allen attended the fun
earl of Mrs Sidney Coleman in Gull
ford Wednesday.
j. C. Renfrew has moved this week
to Groton, this state, the family leav-
ing here Tuesday
| Edward Bailey of Brookline visited
| his sister, Mrs. Charles Leitsinger, sew
eral days this week.
| Mrs. Hattie p. Jones of Windham
| who was guest at Z. X Prentiss
! returned home Monday.
Mrs L. F. Taylor returned Friday af'
ter visiting her cousin, Mrs. Myror
Dickerman, in Hinsdale
Mr.. and Mrs Jerome Amidon moved
| this week to the Hiram Winchestei
place on Western avenue.
Charles S. Squires expects to built
| house this summer on lot he has
bought on Greenleaf street.
Miss Mildred Copeland began teach
| ing in the intermediate department o.
the Centreville school Monday.
Herbert Everieth and sister, Mrs. An
ma Evans, of Putney visited at l..
knights the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smead of Wards
boro are spending the week with thei
daughter, Mrs. George Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Waldron were IL
Barnardston on Monday to visit an in
valid aunt, Mrs. William Taylor
\ Miss Eta Newell has gone to Whit
ingham to stay indefinitely with he
parents, Mr. and Mrs Fred Newell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes Bigelow are ex
pected to arrive home from Tarpol
Springs, Fla, the last of next week
Miss Susan l.. Clark came home Sat
urday for a weeks vacation. She will
return to Springfield the first Of mex
week.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Albert Newton wen
Saturday to Rowley, Mass, where the
will have the care of farm the com
ing year.
II. F. Weatherhead has rented hi
cottage on Western avenue to George
Houghton OF Pearl street, who moye'
there this week.
Mrs. L. A. Butterfeld is tutoring tn
pupils of the ninth grade for the speak
ing contest which will form a part o
the graduating exercises in June,
Rev Henry lambs goods have bee
moved into the Congregational parson
age and he is expected to arrive thi