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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
GOOD WOMAN GOES
 TO HER REWARD
MRS. ELIZA E. HOLCOMBE, OLD RESIDENT OF PINE BLUFF,
 PASSED AWAY FRIDAY.
Was Born in Ireland and Came to America When She Was But
 Eight Years Old.

Mrs. Eliza B. Holcombe, an old and highly respected resident of this city, died yesterday afternoon at 3:05 o'clock, at her home, No. sos West Fifth avenue, after lingering illness. She was 7S years old.
 The funeral will take place this aft ernon at 8 o'clock from the family residence. Dr. J. I. Norris, pastor ot the First Presbyterian church, vii conduct the services. The pail bear CTS will be P. F. Byrd, w. w. Byrd John Byrd, R. l.. Byrd, John B. Speers, H. B. Speers w. H. Langforc and J. B. Holcombe.
 Mrs. Holcombe, nee Miss Eliza D Speers. was born in the north Of Ire land September g, 1885. The family moved to New Orleans when she was but eight years old. In 1856 she wal married to George B. Byrd brother of John. Peter F., William w., ant Robert l.. Byrd, and Mrs. M. E. Speer' of this city. Two children Sarah an Emma. were born to them, the latter Miss Emma Byrd. having precede
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
bEATI|E HERE
 TO EQUIP TRAIN Cotton Belt Will Operate Agricultural and Institute
 Train Over Its System. EXHIBITS NUMEROUS Will Leave Pine Biuii Shops On .Ian- uary 1 and Go Through Texas and Arkansas.
EXHIBITS NUMEROUS

w. R. Beattie, agricultural and industrial commissioner for the Cot ton Belt load, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Pine Bluff last night in his private car and will remain here for tie next two weeks fitting up the institute and exhibit train, that will hc operated over the Cotton Belt system in Texas and Arkansas during January and a part of Febru- ary. The train will leave the Pine Bluff shops on January 1, 1914.
 The institute train will consist of four eXhlbit cars, a diner and a pri- vate car, which will carry Mir. Beat tie and his assistants and the speak CTS who will address the farmers and stock growers at every stop.
 Althouah the train will contain agricultura1 exhibits of every charac- ter, gathered from along the Cotton Belt road in various states, it will specialize on silo and dairying, and will also have car devoted to home improvement exhibits.
 After his arrival in the city last night ,Mr. Beattie received a message from PIT. Cole, one of his assistants, informing him that he had purchased the prize pig of the Louisiana State Fair, recently held a Shreveport, eX- hibited by the Boys Pig Club, and which weights 45 pounds. The pig will be taken along on the institute train to be exhibited and will be ac- companied ty the smallest pig at the recent Shreveport show.
 The handsome aew agricultural car of the Cotton Belt which has just ended tour of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri, in charge of l.. E. Saupe and c. G. Rodenbech, will reach Ping Bluff this morning and will be used in the special train to leave this city on January l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
\. 0. II. W. TO HAVE
 PUBLIC INSTALLATION

Pine Bluff Lodge No. 36, Ancient Or der of United Workmen, held big meeting last night and elected officers for the ensuing year. The new off cers will be installed at a public meet ing to be held the first meeting night in J;puary. The following officers were elected:
 E. G. Huff, past master workman; :; Elmo Reynolds, master workman; c. H. Monk, foreman; w. G. Shackleford overseer; z. F. Mitchell, guide; Mrs. C. c. Hastings, inner warden; Mrs. w. G. Shaekleford, outer warden; C, G. Keeler, recorder: F. NJ. Kavanaugh financier: Dr. R. c. Thompson, re- ceiver
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13

her mother to the other world exact ly three months ago. Her husband, George B. Byrd, was killed in the bat tie of Vicksburg and the widow in 1868 married Dr. l.. s. Holcombe. In the following year they moved to Pino Bluff where she has since resided.
 Mrs. HolcCmbe was good woman in the best sense of that word. She was kind, tender and sympathetic and a consistent and honest member of the First Presbyterian church. Her death is felt keenly by her devoted relatives and large circle of friends, among them many of the oldest resi- dents of this city and section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
Affirmative Wins
 Big Society Debate
PhiIOmafiieOns and Invincibles At tract Large Audiences to High School, Dr Wilson Delivers
 N TActurC.

Before a large audience at the High School last night the Philoma- theon anl Jnvincible societies of the institution held the annual debate, resulting III the affirmative side se- curing the favor of the judges, and the cup which went to the victorious side.
 The question debated was. "Re- solved, That the Government Should Own and Control Railroads" Those representing the affirmative were James McGaughy and Smead Mallach, while those representing the negative side and Invincible Society, were Hartel Toney and Roe Brewster. Following the debate, Dr. Homer T. Wilson gave one of his noted lectures, and the gifted speaker was given undivided attention as golden words fell from his lips.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
(OFFlClAL)
Figures by States.

The estimated production exclusive of linters and stated in 500-pound bales, for Arkansas, with comparison, and the aggregate value of the crop, with linters and seed follow:
 Arkansas Total production, 900,- 900 bales, compared with 792,09S bales last year and S56,32S bales, the average l9O7-11. The value of the crop, with seed, last year was $53,- 630,000
 Alabama was third with 1,510,G0O; and California reported 1S,000 bales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
FEDERAL REPORT
 l3,677,0O0 BALES Compares With 13,7o3,421 Bales for Crop of Prevous
 Year---Texas Leads. ARKANSAS FIGURES
Alabama in Third With 1,51O, O,OOO- California Comes in Report This
 Year With 1S,OOO Bales.

of the cotton crop, which was lower than expected, prices rose quickly here. Within 15 minutes the March option went tip 3y points to 13.36. There was great excitement on the floor and heavy buying for long &C., count. Washington, Dec, 12.-The Ameri- can cotton crop for the season of 1913-14 will amount to 13,677,000 bales of 530 pounds (not including linters), according to the first esti- mate made by the government this year through the crop reporting board, bHreau of statistics, depart ment of agriculture. and announced this afternoon.
 This compares with 13,703,421 bales of 500pouads, exclusive of linters, produced last year, when the total crop inclusive of linters was 14,313,- 900 bales of 500 pounds; 15, 692,7O1 bales in 1511, which, including linters amounted to 16,25O,276 bales; 11,6OS,- 616 bales in 1910, which, including linters, amounted to 12,0O5,6SS bales /; 1O0O4,949 bales in 1909 which in- cluding linters, amounted to 1o,315,- 3S2 bales; 13,241,7O9 bales in 1908, which, including linters, amounted to 13,5S7,3O bales. and ii, 1O7,179 bales in 1907, which, including linters amounted to 11,375,461 bales.
 The average of the crops 19O7-ll was 12,:31,O47 bales, exclusive o1 linters.
 For Five Years.
 The aver age total production, ex' elusive of linters, for the five years from 1907 to 1911, was 12.S31,O4' bales. The value of the crop, in cluding seed, for the same periot averaged SO3,46O,OOO, while the 19l: crop lint and seed twas valued a s92O,63O 900, the value of the } lin being $792,24,OO0; the 1911 recort crop $S59, 9,S4O,OOO, and lint Deipg valu ed at $732, APO, ,OOO, and the 1910 crop ! $9e5,1sO,O ,OO0, the most valuable eve produced the value of the lint beinl sS2O.32O,90O
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
State of Ohio city of Toledo,

Lucas County
 Frank J. Cheney. makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo,and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of De- cember, A. D. 1886.
 (Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in- formally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo. O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
HIGH WAVES CAUSE
 WRECK ALONG COAST

Los Angeles Cal, Dec. 12.-Piers were wrecked, others badly damaged, fishing and pleasure boats carried ashore three men seriously injured at Zenith and miles of beaches along the southern California coast were ruin ed by high waves today. Scientists state that the disturbance was caused by a sea-quake. The submarine dis turhance was felt from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
VESTALS LOSE THEIR
 COPPER FUMES SUIT

Chattanooga, Eec. 12.-The federal jury today returned "a verdict for the defendant in the cases of J. E. and J. P. Vestal, against the DucktoWn Sul- phur, Copper and Iron Company of Ducktown, Tenn. The plaintiffs ask ed total of $37,5OO alleging that 10000 acres of timber land were in jured by copper fumes from the de- fendant's plant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
S5O.OOO HOTEL FOR
 NEGROES AT LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Dec. 12.-John w. Gaines and scipio Jones. negro lawyer of Little Rock, have applied to the Blue Sky Department for per- mission to sell stock for the erection of a $50,G1u hotel for negroes in this city. It is a project that some of the leading negro citizens have been considering for several years, and they believe they are about at the point of realization. a ,aq
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
Nat Reyond Heln at 87.

Sleep disturbing bladder weakness, stiffness in joints, weak, inactive kid ney action and rheumatic pains, are all evidence of kidney trouble. Mrs. Mary A. Dean AZ D. Walnut street, Taunton, E1ass. writes: .I have pass el my S7th birthday and thought I was beyond the reach of medicine, but Foley Kidney Pills have proved most beneficial in my case"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
Took Rank With the Best.

"No," said the naughty Boola-Boola. daughter of the King of the Cannibal Islands, as she arrayed herself in her necklace of missionar,'s teeth, and a nice, fresh smile, these cressmakers of London, Paris. and New York have nothing on mel" And with her eyes beaming with happiness she swept legally into the ballpoom.-Harper's Weekly,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-12-13
prollAo PenauIne.

\ penguin oil industry is to be e. tablished at Macquarie Island. about half way between Tasmania tai the Antarctic continent This is4ano. v miles long and llve wide. is estimated to contain probably s0,000,000 pen guins, 70 that tho stock seems almost 0uit1esA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Leesburg.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Cores pondence Of The Star
LEESBURG. Va, January %. 1913.
The Bridge Club was entertained Tues
day afternoon by Miss Leslie Foster The
guests of the club were Mrs William H.
Martin, Mrs. John Gibson and Mrs. Will
liam Preston Gibson. The top score was
made by Miss Richard Edwards WISE
Mrs. Henry Harrison is spending the
winter months with her brother, Mr.. John
Lee of st. Louis, Mo. Lieut.. Richard H.
Tebbs, L. S. NJ. c., stationed at the ma
rine barracks, Washington, d. c.. is
spending a month with his parents, Judge
and Mrs. Richard III. Tebbs, on leave of
absence. Mrs. Truman A. Parker is Wis
1tlng relatives in Lutherville, Md, and
will make an extended visit to her par
ents, Col and Mrs. Talcott of Richmond,
Va, before her return home. Mrs. Arthur
Mason Chichester, jr.. left Friday for a
visit to relatives in Philadelphia. Miss
Ellzab beth White returned Saturday from
visit to Mrs. Walter Heron Taylor, jr
of Norfolk, Va, and left Thursday for
an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Joel
Chandler Harris of Chicago. She was
accompanied by her father, E. B. White
who will spend several days in Chicago.
Mrs. Harry Alexander was the guest of
her sister. Mrs. Charles Thomas Clagett
OF Washington. during the past week, and
attended the concert Tuesday Of the Phil
harmonic Orchestra of New York Mr.
and Mrs. John Guthrie Hopkins are
spending some time In New York city
Mrs. Walter Harrison and Miss Maria
Washington Harrison are visiting rela-
tives in Columbus. Ohio. Mrs. William
Beverly of Washington is visiting her sis
ter. Miss Elizabeth c. Henderson of this
town. Mrs. William D. Sisk has re-
turned from a visit at the home of her
uncle, Mr.. Henry Whitmore, at Lucketts
Va Miss Hannah Norris of washington
spent the week end with relatives in this
town. Mrs. Stuart Tschiffely Of Wash
ington is visiting relatives here. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Canter Galleher have re-
turned from a visit of a few days in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Among the Servo-Croats.

Marie Savsovich Orenstein in the Survey.
From the zadrugas of one of the oldest
hill countries of Europe to thine co-opera-
tive flats of New York s Middle West Side:
from the Balkans to Hells Kitchen and
back again to take part in the war
against the Turks-that is the swing of
the human pendulum which we call i'm
migration So it is that the struggle of
the allies against the Mussulman lifted
freight handlers who were one of series
of racial groups studied by the bureau
of social research under the auspices of
the Russell Sage foundation.
Among the Servo-Croats of this comllsl-
nifty the cooperative household or
Drustvo, prevails. Common expenditures
for living necessities are borne equally by
each member Of group. A common
plan is for the group to hire a "boss'' or
cook" The house boss receives from
each member of the group 81 to 81
month. as the case may be, for his labor;
that is. cooking, cleaning and laundry
where he is an older man, is frequently
that of sage and counselor-who is post
ed on all the latest doings and gossip in
the colony-and of banker as well.
When the house boss is a married man.
he has a regular occupation, and is con-
sidered a formal member of the group
contributing his share to the household
expenditures. His wife performs the
house-DOsS junction, does the hOuSework,
and thus largely supplements the family
income. When there are children, they
are fed and housed without any extra
charge being made to either parents, the
group as whole bearing the expense
This was very pointedly demonstrated in
a household where there were four men,
besides the house boss. his wife and four
children. And does the father not pay a
little more than the rest of you?' was
asked. NO; why should he? Eth, what
do the children then eat?'-and i'm his re-
ply could be detected quite as much
amaZement at the question as the inter-
roSator felt at the response.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
The Red Police.
From Harper's Weekly.

4 rom HarperS weekly.
Wraps INSTALL mounted on a swift
pony. circled in front of the soldiers. cry
ing incantations. He knew that every
Crow warrior on the other side of the
Little Big Horn carried arms beneath
his blanket and was only waiting some
encouraging manifestation to oyerwheTm
the little band OF soldiers The medicine
man cried incantations and tossed
white powder In the air. Word was given
to fire over his head. When the voIIey
was discharged and the medicine man
did not fall it was whispered that the
magic powder had blinded the soldiers.
A SergeantS horse became unmanagea HE
and bolted from the line. straight toward
drew revolver and shot the soldier
through the body. The medicine man
then waved his terrible red sword, but no
heads fell. The order was given to
charge. and as the cavalry swept toward
him the medicine man Ned toward the
river. A Hotchkiss shell burst under his
pony at the edge of the river and killed
the animal, but raps-Up-His-TaiI
plunged into the. stream. and had he
reached the other side no doubt he would
sympathizing tribesmen did not go so
far as to shoot down the cavalrymen who
were In pursuit. But Fire Bear seeing
that the drama had reached its crisis and
that something must be done at once.
rode down to the edge OF the stream. and
had leveled his heavy service revolver
and fired at the medicine man. The In
dian poIicemans aim was true, and
Wraps Up His-Taii tossed up his arms
the Little Big Horn. while the cavalry
men halted on the opposite bank and
watched the wailing Crows search for
the body Of their prophet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Palm Beach.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

special Correspondence Of The Star.
PALM BEACH, Fla, January %, 1913.
The declaration Edward B. Mclean
made here this week. that he wants his
son to grow up "a mans boy. not a wom-
an-petted child gave Palm Beach So
ciety. especially it's constituents who have
offsprings of their own, something to talk
about this week. Master Vinson Walsh
Mclean. heir to millions, is more in evil
dence than the combined children the
other millionaires for the north sporting
at Palm Beach just now have seen fit to
bring with them. He is a little boy who
gets more attention than the most PAM
pered poodle here. which is saying much.
Most of the society women provide the
dogs they have at Palm Beach with
single maid. Master Vinson has a retinue
of five high-priced men who devote them
selves entirely to his attention. Three are
detectives. one of whom never leaves him
for a moment. one a private physician,
who besides taking general precautions for
his health. makes a special examination
of all the food set before the child, and
the fifth, a man nurse. The only woman
the yOungster comes in contact with is
his mother.
The diversions which make UP resort
life here. the clubs, the concerts. cabaret
shows, the ocean bathing, golf tennis.
dancing and base ball games, all got I'M
der way this week and by the time an
other week has passed the rush season
will be on.
While a good many people have been
booked from Baltimore and Washington
the arrivals have not yet been numerous.
A. F. Switzerland, a brother of Rear Ad-
miral Switzerland, arrived Tuesday for
the winter and is at the Breakers. He
has been coming for several seasons, and
is considered one Of the best golf play
ers here. Commander r w. Henderson
of Washington is here visiting Volter
Longley of Providence. r. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. v. PARCEL of Will
hanson, Pa, arrived a few days ago
and are at the Royal Poinciana for fort
night, where they Joined Mrs. n. D. Par
cell of Baltimore.
w. w. Farnum arrived this week from
Washington. DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Har-
ban, we'll known In Washington society,"
have engaged rooms at the. Poinciana
for February. They come here nearly
every winter.
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wife Everything Is getting higher.

huseand~Dh. ! don't know. There's
yoar oplnisn OF ms. and ms opinlcn 81
Soh and tho neiHhbors' opinion of both
" ~ -chsaass News.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-16
IN TIVE SCHOOL Room

nerves" After a half-hour nap comes
another half hour of study Then out
they go TO the athletic held to develop
their muscles with basketball or hockey.
girls will master not only the ordinary
subjects required for college entrance eN-
aninations, but also all the arts ana
graces which have to be crowded out OF
the ordinary school curriculum. Ihls VIII
be accomplished by means Of the superior
methods of teaching. which will save the
time and strength and enthusiasm or the
nunils. Among the accomplishments
which they will add to their knowledge OF
Latin and algebra will be the AFFINITY u
draw. to model, TO sing, 10 appreciate ART
TO interpret music by rhythmic move
nents. TO analyze and remember IT, ana
to express their own musical impressions
bv plastic dancing or by simple musicai
oor,nositions Rhythmic gymnastics
games of all kinds and folk dancing VIII
also be a regular part OF the school
course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-16
MODERN METHODS.

English. history and geography Will be
taught together as closely related parts
of the same subject. The children Will DC
gin with the study Of the life OF the Mo
die Ages as pictured in the medi@Va'
epics. Mathematics and drawing VIII be
taught according to the system now III
use in some Of the most advanced Ger
man schools. so that each subject VIII
supplement and explain the other Inc
principles of design will include the prop
critics Of the geOmetrical circle ana angie
fractions and percentage. The work IN
science will begin with the study OF ar
earth and water illustrated by the various
scientific toys that have been designed
abroad to make clear to cfhdFeh t"c
fundamental conceptions OF physics
French will be taught by combination
of the Montessori and phonetic methods
Reading. writing and speaking VIII be
taught at the same time. Latin VIII be
begun by the same methods in the second
wear. and Greek or German In the tourth
year. H. ,,oIuo 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-16
WAKING HOUR

when supper is served much OF the prep
aration for the meal should be made on
Saturday. Instruct her also before she
leaves to set the table I'll the lamp I'M
der the chafng-dish and arrange the
serving table with the additional plates
and silver: while If sandwiches and salad
are TO be served they may be prepared
and set in the ice chest, ready TO be
merely transferred TO the supper table.
BY careful planning in this direction
many unnecessary steps will be saved
the hostess and the actual labor in pre-
pairing the supper be reduced to a mimi
mum. Use the polished table either with
an effective tea cloth or doilies and
centre piece OF any preferred design, and
arrange in the centre of the table a low
wlde-mouthed jar filled with red carna-
tons and asparagus fern, so placing
them that the outside ones droop grace
fully over the receptacle. Light the
board with four candles, placed at the
corners and shaded by fluffy red shades.
and IL tea or coffee is to be served the
silver tray, covered with linen tray
cloth and holding besides the cups and
saucers the silver service and kettle Cor
perculator). should be arranged al the
hosteSS's cover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-16
FOOTWEAR
IN THE PAST

From the earliest periods a very
prominent place has been given to foot
wear in women's wardrobes. and it has
now become one of the most important
items in their toilet. With the constant
changes of fashion and the present mode
Of wearing the skirts rather short, the
foot has been, as it were, thrust more
and more into prominence, and so II De-
hooves all who wish to be really smartIy
dressed to pay great care and attention
to their footwear
The Grecian ladies wore only sandals
as a covering for their feet and these
were copied by the Roman women at
later period, who were in the habit or
using ornaments and embroideries as
costly as their station would permit
AS we read. at different periods we
find many authors allude to ladies' feet
About the year 1904 the author OF the
Roman de la Rose" advises those hav-
ing pretty feet to elevate their robes
that all who are passing may
see and admire" and Ben Jonson makes
one Of his characters to say, IF she has
good ears, show them; good hair, lay IL
out: good legs, wear short clothes"
which goes to prove that the feet were
as much admired as anything else. The
shoes of the sixteenth century were or
most extraordinary design; they were
made OF various materials and most
richly embroidered. The heels were very
high, and were made to almost a point
while the soles were rounded off, which
made them. no doubt. most uncom-
Portable 10 walk with.
And so we could go on. but we have
not space TO give the details or so many
periods. Coming down TO the present
time, we find that vast improvements
have taken place. We no longer see the
clumsy. heavy footwear that was SO
much worn a few years back. Great
strides have been made in the dressing
of various feathers used, and We have
now light and dainty shoes, and ma.
chinery now gives US most perfect
shoe; the old method OF "hand-sewn" 10
being superseded. and really good foot
wear can be purchased at very moder'
ate cost.