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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
SPEAKER CLARK
 CALLS CHAIRMEN Asks Heads of Appropria- tlon Committees to Meet
 With Him.
STARTS WILD RUMOR
some Were Under Impression That ndcr"o"d Tarif Law Had Prov
 cn 10 Be q Rank Failure.

Washin"ton. Dec. l2.-Speaker Clark, of the House. today called the thairmen of all House appropriation committees for conference tomor- TOW mornmg on expenditures to be made at the present session of Con. grss. This is the first time the Speaker nas been called to confer with chaImen on appropriations. Rumors al once spread through the House that fears were entertained by the administration that tho Under- wood tarf law would not produce lcvennc enough to meet the demands of the goYCrnment, estimates submit- ted by the departments for the needs of their respective departments tOtal- ing more than a billion, two hundred thousand dollars or $100,000 in excess of last years appropriations.
 Speaker Clark sought to quiet this rumor With following announce ment:
 "The rumor that we are fearful that there will be a defict it absolute ly without foundation for I am satis- fled tha- the Underwood bill will bring in more revenue than did the Payne bill. The enterprising and ambitious ge1tlemen who started the rumor has discovered a mares nest. Of course, we intend if we can with out doing injustice to any department or service of the government, to keep the appropriations within the estimat- ed revenues and we think we can do it"
 The Underwood tariff law has been in effect for more than two months. Secretary Redfield, of the Commerce Department, says that under it ex- ports have grown by leaps and bounds but Secretary McAdoo, of the Treas- ury Department, who handles ctls- toms receipts, is conservative in his estimates of probable revenue to the government from this source and gives a narrow margin over last years appropriation.
 With the Speaker denying that there is possibility of deficit in customs collection and the income tax the call has gone out for conference on economy and it is presumed that this call was inspired from adminis- tration sources. House Leader Under- wood, framer of the tariff law, is con- fident that it will yield revenue in excess of the law, which 1t super cedes, asking that time be given to let it worK itself out.
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TO KILL
 NAVAL PRISON HEAD

Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 12.-Just as Major George c. Thorpe United States marine corps, commandant of the na- val prison at Kittery, stepped into his automobile in Market Place today, a bullet whizzed six inches from his left side. Patrolman Kelly ran into an alley by the bank and overpoWer-
 ed Frederick Richards of San Fran cisco, who was released from the na- val prison on December 2, with a dis honorable discharge from the Navy. Richards admitted to the police that he not only fired the shot today but that he fired another one from the same place at the Major yesterday morning, but that no one seemed to notice it. He said the Major treated him mean when he has in the prison.
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FLETCHER STOPS :, TAMPICO'S SIEGE Yankee Admiral Tells Chil; Eaters to Cease, and
 They Do. >pROVES HIMSELF ROSS
PROVES HIMSELF BOSS
Head of Naval Forces Tells People Desiring to Leave City to Come
 to Water Front.

Mexico City, Dec. 12.-A wireless dispatch received by Sir Lionel Card. en, the British Minister, from Sir Christopher Craddock admiral on the British Cruiser Berwick at Tampico, says that fighting has ceased at that port. The dispatch says tha Admiral Fletcher today ordered both sides to quit fighting and threatened to let loose the guns of the American ships if lis orders were not complied with. Fighting ceased immediately after the order of the United States admiral had been conveyed to the combatants. Tonight the federals are massed in the center of the city of Tampico. Ad. miral Fletcher has sent word to all who desire to leave the city congre. gate at the water front and await the arrival of more ships. \ request has been sent to Washington for food sup plies for those who are already on beard the foreign ships in the harbor.
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RATION SHIP IS
 SENT TO TAMPICO Transport Sumner will Give Relief to Americans and
 Foreigners. IN BESIEGED CITY
BESIEGED CITY
Last Dispatches Report That Consti, tntionalistS Ire Smelling Feder.
 alS Whom They Outnumber.

Washington Dec. 12-The army transport Sumner was ordered today by the Secretary of War to proceed at once from Galveston 10 Tamp'eo With 10000 ratiOns and medical corps detachment for the relief and assist ance of the 300 Americans and other foreigners who are huddled in small Buildings on the shore near Tampico, awaiting the result of the siege of that city by he rebels. The sumner has capacity for about 1.200 in addi- ton to her crew and is expected to reach TampicO in about sixty hours. She is one of the transports held ready at all times to take brigade of infantry to Mexico in case of in tervention.
 The latest dispatches from Admiral Fletcher show that the siege was still in progress. Although the dispatches were not given out in full the impress sion evidently based on them by off cials in those two departments was that the federaIs were going to hold out indefinitely.
 Admiral Fletcher's dispatch receiv- ed last night, which was not given out in full, states that the Mexican gunboat Bravo was then smelling the Constitutionalists' position
 Admiral Fletcher estimated the fed eral garrison at about 5000 and the Constitutionalists at about 5000. He said the Wheeling, being the lightest draught vessel, was stationed near the refugee headquarters
 It appears from Admiral Fletcher's news to the Department hat he has gone close in shore himself having transferred his flag to the Tacoma, which is also light draught and can get close in.
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STONE HITS HARD AT SELF SEEKERS Raps Men Who Go to Bank Jobs After Government
 Service. SENATOR IS BLUNT Missouri Congressman Declares Such Men Are Making Effort to Defeat
 Administration Bill.

Washington, Dec. .12.-Senator Stone, Q; Missouri, discussing the currency bill this afternnno, vehem- ently denounced the practice of re- sponsible Treasury officials leaving their official posts at the end of their terms and connecting themselves with some great financial house.
 "I regard to this practice of of- ficials of the Treasury as nothing lass than 2 scandal" declared the Missouri senator. "The Treasury too long has been made a nursing school for bankers"
 'Bluntly the Senator paid his re- spects to A. Barton Hepburn and Frank A. Vanderlip, of New York. and Milton Ailes. of the Riggs Nation al Bank of this city. MT. Hepburn some years ago was controller of the currency and left that office to take a position with one of the big New York banks. Vanderlip was an as- sistant secretary of the Treasury who went to the National City Bank and Ailes, who was appointed assistant secretary at Vanderlip's suggestion to succeed himself, is now vice presi- dent of the Riggs National Bank of this city, which is closely associated with the National City Bank. These men and those associated with them, Senator Stone charged with attempt- ing to defeat the administration bill. MT. Hepburn, MT. Stone characteriz- ed as a financial pooh-bah and charg- ed him with being the chief con- spirator behind the attempt to dis credit the administration bill.
 Various senators spoke on the pending hiIl today. Prospects of an agreement for day for vote are not good. Everything seemed to be going along nicely last night when inst before adjournment, Senator Owen,in charge of the currency bill moved to lay Senator Hitchcocks amendment on the table. There had been no suggestion anywhere ol the necessity of sue h a motion. Tne effect of the motion was startling Republicans immediately protested and expressed their indignation.
 Tonight leaders are all at sea ane there is lear that there may not D' 1 any holiday recess after sll.
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Fighting is Stubborn.

Mexico City, Dec. 12.-at the end of the third day since the beginning of the rebel attack, the battle for the possession of Tampico the second most important port on the Gulf coast, is still going on.
 The federal garrison, although out numbered by the besiegers two to one, is making stubborn resistence. The foreign residents who had not expect ed an attack and therefore refused to leave tn city whn warned, are in panic. At last rports they were hud- dled together in the neutral zone es- tabliShed on he water front
 Many of the foreign residents have been taken aboard ships in the har- bor but hundreds remain on shore, for whom no other provision can be made at present Many of these are American women and children.
 The United States transport Sum- ner has been ordered to sail as quick ly as possible from Galveston to Tam pico, but it cannot possibly reach the besieged port in less than sixty hours. The United States gunboat Wheeling has gone up the river and anchored near the headquarters of the refugees. Farther up the river the Mexican gun boat Bravo is bombarding the insur- gents position on the othre side of the town.
 The besiegers are reported to have captured large stores of material and equipment by sorties from their po- sition in the ailroad yards and shops. They are already reported to be in possession of the greater part of the oil refineries and the big shipping wharfs at Donna Cecilia, three miles east of Tampico proper.
 So confident are the rebels Of thelr ultimate success that they have de- tached several hundred men to repair the railroad lines running north ana west from Tampico. This will insure facility in obtaining achievements
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nENEY MAY RUN FOR
 CALIFORNIA GOyERNORSHIP

San Francisco, Dec. 12.-Francis j.. Heney will run for governor of Cali fornia if Governor Johnston decides to become candidate for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Perkins. He takes this position. he said, in his own initiative without the advice of any leader in the Pro grcssive party. If Governor Johnson decides to be candidate for the re- election to the governorship, Heney declares he will be a candidate for United States Senator.
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RABBI jASIN SPOKE
 ON THE WHITE PLAGUE


 Rabbi joseph Jasin last nifht be- fore the Temple congregation, gave strong and highly interesting ad- dress on the subect of tuberculosis. This is in line with the national movement and he discussed the ter ribe white plaugue. from the ssand- point of the, ravages it has committed and the steps which are being taken in thi slater day to stop the spread of the disease.
 The greater portion of the rabbis of the United States spoke on tnis subject N'riay week ago, and min- isters of the Christian churches on Sunday last..J
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REFUSES $1O,OOO FOR
 AN ARKANSAS BULL


 Little Rock, Dec 12.-Commissione Page has been advised of the victory won by aa Arkansas animal in the International Live Stock Show in Chicago II competition with the world. four year old Hereford bull, Point Comfort XIV, won the Grand Championship prize against all corners. ihe animal is the property of w. J. Davis, of Jackson, Miss. i; and was purchased by him for $460, as yeariing, on the sale of the Oscar Miles herd at Bonneville, Ark, soon after Mr. Niles death. He has taken prizes at the Tri4State Fair in Memphis, at the Dallas State Fair and elsewhere. MT. Davis has refused an offer Of $10,0O0 for him.
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RICHARDSON NAMED
 TO SUCCEED MORLEY

Little Rock, Dec. Ex-Governor Hays has appointed w. R. Richard son, of Malvern, as Sheriff of Hot Springs county, to succeed D. g.. Morley, deceased. MT. Richardson was chief deputy under Sheriff Morley, and his appointment was strongly recommended by county of- ficials and others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13

 three lectures next week Dr. Wilson closed his engagement here last night at the High School. when he spoke on ."'rhe Sculptors of Life" His lee ture dealt with the public school, it's teachers and pupils. He pictured the
 teachers as sculptors and in beautiful and impressive language told of how they could carve out the future lives of the young minds in their cnarge. His lecture was of great benefit to yong and old and lle was roundly ap- plauded. Dr. Wilson made 8 fine im-
 pression here and many friends. He is regarded as one of the best plat form orators in the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13

It is expected that by tomorrow night both line will be in perfec working order.
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MONA LISA" HAS
 BEEN RECOVERED Valuable Painting Stolen from Galleries in Paris
 2 Years Ago Found. THIEF UNDER ARREST Says He Stole Art Treasure to Get Revenge for NapOleOn's Work
 Century Ago.
THIEF UNDER ARREST

Florence, Italy, Dec. 12.-Leonardo De Vince's famous masterpiece, La Gioconda," or, as it is more popu- larly known, "Mona Lisa" was re- covered in a dramatic fashion in this city today over two years after it's disappearance from 'the Louvre in Paris.
 A few days ago, Alfred Cedderi. a prominent art dealer of Florence, re- ceived letter signed Leonard" of fering to sell picture of great value
 Cedderi, in accordance with his custom, made immediate arrange ments to lCok at the picture. When he looked upon the canvas he saw at once it was the stolen masterpiece and sent for Director Poggi, of the Uffizi Galleries. Poggi was also struck with the remarkable resem- blance to the missing portrait from the Louvre.
 In order to make certain, however, the two experts sent for Connenea- tore Ricci, the famous art critic of Rome When he had looked at the painting he gave it as his unqualified opinion that the painting was none other than the picture which has been sought for throughout the world for two years.
 Ricci requested that he be given an opportunity to talk with the man who had Offered the canvas for sale. Accordingly the man was brought before him. He was questioned briefly. The fellow seemed half witted and could not give good ac- count of himself. He was then ar- rested.
 As he was being taken away the the police he kept laughingly repeat ing that he had taken the picture out of revems: for the robery and de- struction of Italy's art treasures by Napoleon, 100 years ago. He declar- ed it had been his purpose to restore it to Italy.
 After the police had, submitted the man to 2 thorough quiz, it was dis covered that his name was Vincenzo Perugia.
 Tn cor 'espondent of the Interna- tional News Service had talk with the thief tonight. He then told how he had stolen the painting.
 CT was an employe of the Louvre" said he. Many times I heard my French comrades tell me how many of the treasures in the galleries had been stolen by Napoleon from Italy. Then decided I would steal pie ture myself and get some revenge for the insult to my country. One Monday in August, 1911, while the guard was relaxed, removed La Gioconda' from it's place in the gal leries and hid with it in the cellar until evening. Then I removed the painting from it's frame and took 1t home with me. kept the panel hid den for two years. Three months ago I wrote to Alfred Cadderi and offered to sell the painting for $10o,- 900 providing that the painting be kept in Italy. When I came here was arrested. That is all I know about it."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13

Paris, Lee. 12.--~paul Helleau. the famous French etchor has lifted Miss Vera Maxwell the American actress to a place beside Mrs. Leonard Thorn as, one of Now Y ofk s society's most popular matrons on the pedestal for Americas most beautiful women which he created last Winter, when he called Mrs. Thomas the most beau tiful woman in the western hemi- sphere. He now has altered this dec- laration. The artist recently com pleted a painting of Miss Maxwell, which he named the 'Beautiful Stage Grl." 'EOf alF the beautiful women in America" says Helleau, Miss Maxwell and Mrs. Thomas are the most beautiful"
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DR. WILSON TO LEAVE
 F AFTER < WEEKS STAY

Dr.. Homer T. Wilson, the brilliant
 and magnetic platform lecturer who entertained audiences at the Christian church the past week with his lec- lures, will leave this morning for Enid. Oklahoma, where he will deliver
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13

MRS. RHETA CHILD DORR.
 London, Dec. 12.--Mrs. Rheta Child Dorr, the American suffragette who was with Mrs. Emmeline PankhurSt when she was arrested on board the s. s. Majestic and taken to prison in Davenport is cooperating with Gen eral" Drummond in formulating 2 plan to secure the release of Mrs. PankhurSt. Mrs. DOrr defied the pO- lice when they attempted to prevent her accompanying Mrs. Pankhurst from the ship to the jail. and even dared them to arrest her.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
CAVALRY CAPTURED A Fleet
sttorse-Marlnes" Figured In Incident
Of War for the independence Of
South America.

The Llanero Of South America lives
on horseback; trades buys and sells
on horseback; and during the war
with Spain, the Llaneros con-
tributed much toward achieving the
independence of>both Venezuela and
New Granada. In up the Orinoco
and Down the Magdalena." Mr.. II. j.
Mozans tells of an occasion when It
wa necessary for Bolivars army To
cross the Apure, in order to engage
Morillo. But Bolivar had no boats,
and the Apure at this point was wide
and deep.
The Spanish flotilla was guaidin
the river at the point opposite to the
patriot forces. Bolivar was in despair
Turning t. Paez. he said, II would
give the world to have the Spanish
tiotilla; without IL | can never cross
the river"
1T shall be yours in an hour" re-
piled Paez.
Selecting three hundred of his Liam
ero lancers, all distinguished for
strength and bravery, he said. point.
ing to- the gunboats, I'VE must have
these flesheras or die. Let those fol.
low who please" At once squirting
his horse, he dashed into the river
and swan toward the flotilla The
Llaneros followed him with their
lances in their hands, now encourag-
ing their horses by swimming beside
them and patting their backs, now
shouting to scare away the crocodlles,
of which there were hundreds In the
river. At last they reached the other
side, and sprang from their horses
backs on board the boats headed by
their leader. To the astonishment OF
every one who beheld 1t, they actually
captured the entire flotlla Youth $
Companion
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

The camp Is full Of unexpected
meetings. Every day brings forth nu-
merous meetings between men who
have not seen one another for many
years. Many are commonplace, but
some are extraordinary. For In
stance. here Is one:
!. ID. Munsee of Erie county, Penn
sylvania. a soldier In the 1l1th Penn
sylvania, was captured by the con-
federates at Peachtree Creek. Ca
when he was one of Sherman's army
on the celebrated march to the sea
He was being conveyed to the rear
by a confederate soldier when the
union batteries opened fire upon the
party among whom he was a pris-
oner. The man who was guarding
Munsee was hit and fell, knocking
Munsee down and lying on top Of
him.
Seeing his chance of escape, Nun.
see lay very still under the uncon.
scious confede, ate while the battle
ragged around them. That night he
slipped from under the body and es-
Il thought that fellow was dead"
said Munsee, but ] saw him today.
Poor fellow, his minds bad, and he
didn't recognize me, but was sure Of
him. l couldn't even get his name, but
I'm goin over later to the Georgia
camp and try to find out who he is"
One OF the most interesting places
In camp was the lost and found bu.
reau. located under the benches In the
big tent. Everything found on the
grounds was brought there and thou.
sands applied every day for missing
articles.
There were at least 100 crutches
piled up In the bureau, dozen or 80 ap-
plicants having called for them Those
who come to redeem their lost
crutches seldom can recognize them
and most Of them go away with some.
body else's.
There was one wooden leg also ".
Ing unclaimed. 1t was brought In by
Boy Scout. who had found II under
tree.
Several sets Of false teeth mere
found.
grandson of Francis Scott Kew.
composer Of THE tar-Spangled Ban.
ner." Is here. He is John Francis Key.
aged eighty-two, Of Pikeville. Md. and
he Ia veteran Of the Second Mary.
land infantry Of the confederate army.
Wearing a suit of gray, Key came
into town. weak and almost dropping
he has been In failing health. but de.
clared he was going to see Gettys.
burg on this occasion or die"
One OF the Oldest veterans I'm the
big camp Is Captain w. II. Fleig of
Houston. Texas. who was ninety years
of age on his last birthday, February
20. During the war he served with
distinction In the marine department
of the confederate navy. Captain
Fleig In one Of the best preserved
men In camp and is more active than
many Of the other veterans a score OF
ysars less advanced.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
Surprising information

80 your little boy Is In the hos.
pital?"
Yes: the doctor said he would
have to have his asteroids taken out"
my stars!"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10
MATCHING Her style.

THAT giddy young matron across
the street has bought herself an elec
trio machine
"Of course, 1t Is a runabout"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

The man who thinks twice before
he speaks realizes that 1t Is better to
leave thing unsaid than to try to
unsay IT,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

Mrs. .Winslow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softcns the gums, reduces inhammA.
ton, ,allays pain cures wind collie ,25c bottle Nv
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

What man seeks In love is women
what woman seeks In man Is love
-Arsene Houssaye.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

a silk pincushion on the doorknob-
red for boy, and white for a girl.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

"Where are your masters spats?"
You'll gin'rally find 'em where the
missus Is, sir"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

Water In bluing is adulteration. Glass and
water makes liquid blue costly. Buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

Appearances are sometimes decep.
tive. Even the girl with n rose.
bud mouth may give you a withering
smile.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

why does the average Legislature
seem to be opposed to women vot-
ers?"
Because II likes to do all the talk.
Ing itself"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

LEWIS Single Binder gives the smoker
. rich, mellow tasting Sc cigar. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-10

We never heard OF rich man who
had TO advertise for long-lost kin