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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-10
WOULD Bring ROAD
TO Pine BLUFF
One of the Big Trunk Lines
Anxious to Cross River
Here Over Bridge.
HEAlRN GETS LETTER
Hon. W. $. Holt, Acting for Big In.
tereStS. ASkingS for Detailed
Information.

In a letter, recently received by
President W. b. Hearn. of the .Jeffer-
son county Free Bridge Commission,
from Hon. w. S. Holt, prominent
Little Rockian who is receiver for
the Missouri and North Arkansas
Railway, he makes inquiries that
ing an outlet to the south via Pine
Bluff and that it would undoubted-
ly be extended to this city and on
to the Gulf if the Bridge We're built
and satisfactory toll arrangements
could be made This letter has been
referred to the Bridge Commission
for an answer, and it is very likely
that. notwithstanding the recent de-
lay Occasioned by the final court
ruling, it will be answered in the
affirmative-that all satisfactory ar
rangements can be made for the use
Of the Free Bridge by that company.
This opens the way for another
trunk line of railroad for Pine Bluff
when the Free Bridge is completed.
Mr.. Hollis letter reads:
Dear Sir:-Please advise me
when the Jefferson County Free
Bridge over the Arkansas river will
be completed. Does the act of the
Legislature, authorizing the build
ing of this bridge, permit its. use by
1 steam railroads and is the structure
designed to accommodate the heaviest
] type of freight locomotives? Have the
bridge tariffs been adopted?
would thank you for any infor-
nation you can furnish relative to
legal rights and bridge tolls
We are not informed as to the in
tention of Mr.. Holt of the Missouri
1 and North Arkansas Railroad, but
| there is only one surmise as to why
he should ask for this information,
and that Is the Missouri and North
Arkansas Railroad or it's prospective
purchasers intend to extend this
line from their main branch either
at Kensett or some other point on
their line, to Pine Bluff, and probab-
ly South.
A Graphic reporter accidently met
a man who was for many years con-
this state. and he is not only known
to the people of Arkansas, but is
familiar with the political and COM
mercial affairs of our common
wealth. He stated that the Missouri
and North Arkansas Railway travers-
ed section of Arkansas yet unde-
veloped-that its marble beds in
Newton and Searcy counties contain
enough marble, according to Mr..
Bremen, to duplicate every public
building in the world; that along
this line were not only millions of
dollars worth of timber, but zinc,
coal and various kinds of building
stone. He stated further that the
Hill interests which controls the Bur
lington, which has It's terminus at
Kansas City, is seeking an outlet to
/ the Gulf Of Mexico on account Of the
Panama Canal. and that he would
not be surprised II it were not the
Burlington who was contemplating
the purchase of the Missouri and
North Arkansas Railway, with view
Of extending their. line through Pine
Bluff to either New Orleans or Gal
weston. OF course. stated he. there
is the Santa Fe and the M. K & T.
which have large terminal facilities
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-10
TARIFF Bill
PASSES SENATE
Ransdell and Thornton,
Louisiana Democrats,
Voted Against it.
1LAFOLLETTE VOTED r.
Bull MOOser Also Supported it,-COt-
ton Future Tax Amend.
ment Sticks.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Before the
Senate four months to the day, the
Underwood-S Simmons Tariff Bill was
passed by that body at $40 o'clock
this afternoon by the vote of A to 81.
Senators LaFollette, Republican,
and Poindexter, Bull Mooser, sup
ported the bill on final passage and
Senators Ransdell and Thornton,
Democrats, of Louisiana, voted against
it. Senator Burleigh, of Maine, absent
on account of illness, was not pair
3D. the Democrats not finding it con-
venient to make a pair. Senator
Gronna, Progressive, of
North Dakota, was paired on all
amendments with Senator Lewis, of
Illinois, but released that senator for
the final vote, so that Mr.. Gronna
stands in the record as absent and
not paired
And now that the bill has passed
the senate with many amendments,
some of them materially reducing the
rates to the point, as House members
claim, of endangering the revenues
under it, and with other features in
eorporated that will be contested in
conference, the question is how far
the senate can compel the House to
weld to the Senates amendments.
President Wilson. has been quoted as
saying that the bill as recently acted
upon by the Senate is acceptable.
This statement was made since the
Increase in the sur tax of large in
comes and imposition of the tax on
cotton futures. The presidential O. K.
also by direction at least, includes the
Increases made by the Senate in the
cotton schedule and reclassifications
there that neutralize very materially
the rates as arranged by the House.
1t remains to be seen whether, after
the struggle in conference begins, the
president will continue to stand by the
Dill as 1t passed the Senate or will
give the weight of his individual views
to the managers on the part of the
House.
The House however, will not yield
gracefully and it is the general opin-
ion that the measure will be in con-
ference fully two weeks.
81 The reduction of the high cost OF
\ living has been the keynote of the
senator's in constructing this bill. To
accomplish this they have placed
many crude products on the free list
u and greatly reduced the House rates
B on others. Among food products free
listed are wheat, flour, cattle, sheep
and meats. Oatmeal and rolled oats
We're restored to the dutiable lists. In
connection with free meats an elabor-
ate inspection is provided that will be
among the line of the domestic inspec-
ton.
Heavy cuts have been made in the
steel schedule and throughout the
various schedules where business In
austries are affected, cheaper raw ma
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-10
FRANKLIN X. LANE
STRICKEN AT OAKLAND

Oakland, Cal. Sept. 9.-Franklin K.
Lane, secretary OF the Interior, col
lapsed while watching parade on the
reviewing stand at Fifteenth street
and Broadway this afternoon and waa
revived with great difficulty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-10
TRIED TO SEE WILSON
AND is JAILED

Washington. Sept. ~9.-Charles W.
Smith, 50, Of Terrace View. West Vir-
ginia, was arrested at the White
House today following an attempt to
gain an audience. with President Will
son to urge the elimination Of Repub-
lican office holders. He was held sub
ject to an examination Of his sanity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-10

8 A BANK BOOK OvERTOPS
.nost everything else in importance
= business life. It means freedom
om worry. freedom from disputes
put payments. better standing with
sse with whom you do business. We
~ pc glad to have your account
you'll be glad to have one here
you learn its advantages.
s T. Bank
- no Astausaa
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-09-10

Mrs. C. r. Ham. who has been in
Pine Bluff on several days visit re-
turned today to her home in this city.
Stuttgart Arkansawyer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
RADICALS OBJECT
TO SEC'Y N ADOO
CLAIM HE FRAMED CURRENCY
BILL AND WANT HIM TO
KEEP OUT"

WASHINGTON. July 14.--Another
obstacle was encountered in the con-
sideration OF the banking and cur
rency bill today, when certain radical
Democrats from the West opposed a
provision offered by Chairman Glass.
protecting the rights of holders of the
2 per cent government bonds now
used as basis for national bank CIR
culation. Mr.. Glass offered an amend
ment to section 20 OF the bill. pro-
viding for the refunding Of the two's
on per cent basis, the refunding
process to cover a period OF twenty
years, the 2 per cents until retirement
to retain the circulating privilege,
which is a part of the contract.
Section 20 and the amendment Of
fered by Mr.. Glass aroused spirited
banking and currency committee
Western Democrats opposed the sec
ton and amendment. although they
failed to offer substitutes. They SEEM
ed to be Of the opinion that the re-
funding process would result in a gift
OF millions of dollars to favored in
dividuals and the statement was made
by one Democrat that practically all
the $3.50, 1000, 900 IS now outstanding
are counted by two or three banks in
New York. This member insisted that
before he would assent to action on
section 20. or the Glass substitute, he
would insist upon an inquiry to de-
termine Just who holds the 2 per cent
bonds.
Radicals on the committee have
gained the impression that Secretary
McAdoo wrote the Glass-Owen bill,
and that ne is debating the amend
ments introduced from day to- day.
Radical Democrats insist that the sec
rotary Of the treasury shall keep his
finger out Of the pie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
AvA|T0RS ARE ALL
UP IN THE AIR.
UNAVOIDABLE WEATHER CON-
DTTIONS GREATLY HAMPERS
ovER-WATER FLIGHT.

CHARLEyOIx, MICH. July ia
Beckwith Havens. leading contestant
in the Chicago-to- Detroit airboat
cruise, reached Charievoix at 4:25
this afternoon. covering the 149 miles
from Pentwater. where he and Roy
Francis have been delayed by high
winds three days, in little less than
two hours.
Ravens made one stop in his flight
today--at Frankfort, for a fresh sup
ply OF gasolene.
He had practically no trouble in
getting away from Pentwater. though
there was stiff breeze blowing.
Haxens will attempt to make Macki-
nae tomorrow. He Is now I'll miles
behind The schedule.
Owing to heavy electrical storm
which passed over Michigan late this
afternoon. damaging telephone and
telegraph wires. no information had
been received up to late hour from
Glenn Martin, or Roy Francis. MAR
tin was at Muskegon at noon today.
and was then preparing to resume the
fight in the afternoon. Francis was
atnPentwater and was also ready to
start at the time Of Ravens depar-
ture.
Conditions Of the cruise were
changed today. and X will be q
straightaway race to Detroit from now
on. The many delays because OF un-
favorable weather conditions. have
completely upset the schedule and the
exhibitions at various points OF con-
troll have been cancelled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
HOW CAN ANYONE
LIVE ON $4,000?
SECRETARY BRYAN SAYS HE CAN
NOT, so GOES TO LECTURE
PLATFORM.
LIV E S M ODE S I'll Y
PAYS LESS THAN ONE-THIRD HIS
SALARY FOR HOUSE RENT
AND AT THAT EXISTS
MoDEsTLY.
LIV ES MODE STL Y

WASHINGTON, July 14.-Not con-
tent with having knocked the breath
out of official Washington by declar-
ing from the chautauqua platform yes
terday that he is obliged to lecture to
exc out living on his $4,000 sal
airy. Secretary Of State Bryan this af-
ternoon let it be known that he will
spend next Thursday at Mountain
IKE park. Md, on another chautau-
qua platform. This trip on Thursday
is to be the curtain raiser to the six
weeks trip through the Middle West.
crammed with speaking engagements
which the secretary of state will begin
next Saturday.
Mr.. Bryan's statement from the
chautauqua platform at Henderson
xillerN-C c. yesterday, was the talk
of Washington today. On all sides
Mr.. Bryan was universally censured.
first for using the time which he is
supposed to <deNates to. thu affairs OF
state to earn money by making chau-
tauqua lectures. and second for is
suing statement to the effect that
he could not live on his $4,000 year
salary
Men known as Mr.. Bryan's political
and personal friends, were prominent
among those who criticised him most
for making such statement. They
characterize 1t not only as in extreme
bad taste, but also as a political blum
der. They pointed out that the peo-
pie OF the rural districts and the wage
earners of the cities, who make up the
greater part of Mr., Bryan's tremend-
Gus political following, will be sur
prised to find out that the commoner
cannot get along on a modest 1000
a month.
Washington found it difficult to ac-
cept MIR. Bryans statement that he
cannot get along on his $4,000 year.
Men who have enjoyed Mr.. Bryan's
confidence for many years. had be-
lieved that the present secretary OF
state had saved a considerable amount
of money. They had estimated his
wealth at about 100000.
MIR. Bryan's mode OF living in Wash
ington is quite modest. He has leased
a large house and grounds, the prop
erty Of the widow of General John
A. Logan, situated in what Is no long
er the most fashionable part Of town.
The rental OF this place Is said to be
tConttnued on Second PaEAl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
SUNBEAM CHORUS
ST|RS THEM UP
TINY TOTS OF FOREIGN PARENTS
DELIGHT LARGE GATHERING
OF BAPTISTS.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
VIRGINIA BEACH. VA. July IA
Large classes, large audiences and
brilliant lectures were striking features
Of the Baptist encampment today.
There had been over 700 members en-
rolled this evening, and night trains
have brought in more.
DR.. w. L. Poteat. the distinguished
president of Wake-Forest college. n.
c., delivered two lectures today of an
exceptionally high order. His discus
sion this morning of The Conserva-
ton of Life" was a mastery effort. 1t
was practical and helpful in dealing
with some of the social problems of
the day, His theme tonight was "The
Natural History of Religion" An
other of the days real treats was DR.,
b. w. Spilman's lecture on The Imag-
ination."
There was a very interesting dis
cussion this morning in the young
peoples conference of Virginia s
Needs" the digest of reports made
by chairman Norfieet Gardner showed
that there are 1875 accredited unions,
40 per cent of which are represented
with reports. There are five Al
unions. The average attendance in
all the unions for the year has been
about so per cent. Increasing interest
Is shown in the study classes and daily
Bible readings.
The music is a feature of the en-
campment. Misses Margaret James
and Louise Barker. of Richmond, are
alternating as accompanies and both
are talented pianists.
The women of the Missionary union
had an impressive sunbeam demon
stration today when Miss Margaret
Tweedy brought down about twenty
children from Norfolk and had them
on the platform. How those little chill
dren, all born Of foreign parents, did
sing. They delighted the audience.
The encampment did graceful
thing In sending a telegram of love
and sympathy to Mr. T. HI. Elicit, who
is III in Atlanta. The active Richmond
Baptist has been one Of the staunch
supporters Of the encampment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
Had No Right to Commit Labor
Men to Candidacy Of John
Thompson Brown
TENETS
OF UNION FAITH
Members Summoned to Appear
at Special Meeting Of Rich
mond Council Sunday to
Say Why They Did 1t

Holding that the action of the exc
cutive committee. of the State Fedora
ton of Labor in committing the
union labor men of Virginia to the
support of John Thompson Brown,
candidate for commissioner of agri-
culture, was unwarranted and with
out authority. the Labor Day com
mittee of the Central Trades and
Labor Council last night unanimously
passed n resolution calling upon Presi-
dent John Hirshberg to summon the
members OF the committee to appear
before a special meeting OF the coun-
Gil next Sunday afternoon at o'clock
to give an explanation of their action.
This committee" stated a mem
her OF the council last night. is not
vested with the right to commit the
individual members of the organiza-
ton to the fortune of any political
candidate and the members of the
Richmond council are highly indig-
nant over the action. Few who knew
of the meeting had no idea that they
would take any such action as they
did
Not I'm Politics,
we are not in poIitjcs-we are or
ganized fer the protection and better
ment OF the condition of the labor
ing man and any such action as this
puts us in bad light before the
public, Every union man resents 1t.
Presidetn Hirshberg stated last
night that the special meeting called
for Sunday was in the nature of
protest against the action of the exc
cutive committee of the State fedora
ton. and the members of the com
mittee would be asked to explain why
thy had taken the action they did,
The only step the Richmond council
can make In a formal protest to the
State body to upset the action of the
executive committee. and this action
Is contemplated Sunday unless the
executive committee can show some
very good reason for endorsing
Browns candidacy in violation of the
of the organization. which
prohibits II mixing in politics.
The offending committee, which has
aroused the storm of indignation.
met at Murphy's hotel last week and
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
MULHALl'S WORK
FROM BOTH ENDS
TO THE MIDDLE
No Respector of Persons In
Either of the Great Politi-
cal Parties
NICK LONGWORTH
is FAVORED ONE
Takes Care of Many DRINKS in
Prohibition Maine---Helps
Send Littlefield Back
Would Give Information

WASHINGTON. July 1i.--Colonel
Martin NJ. Mulhall interrupted the
regular course of his examination be-
fore the lobby investigators today long
enough to swear that for the last two
months ne has striven to give away
without thought Of compensation the
letters and other documentary evil
dence of his career. as special agent
of the National Association OF Manu-
faeturers
The generous colonel was willing
to sc rid of these papers. but he was
disa ppointed that he could not inter-
est the magazines in thems In sub
sanitation OF this he produced and
had read letter dated Baltimore,
May l6. addressed to Perriton Max
well. editor of Hearst's magazine, New
York, in which he says he could not
why Hearst people would
not give the publicity he had been ask
ing for certain documents in his pos
session. He added:
las / told you in my last inter
view, | am not seeking "A momentaTy
consideration from your people for
the effort l arm making. and l have
explained to you. In all the inter
views | have had with you, my rea-
son for leaving the organization that
employed me for the last ten years
was on account of the crooked work
they drifted into.
Il thought | could be OF great ser
vice TO MIR. Hearst, and TO the oeo-
Pile through him by turning over these
papers. so l am still hoping that /
may have the pleasure of hearing
with Mr.. Hearst upon this subject. -
a copy of the contract entered into
with Richard Barry by Muihall for
the sale OF the political letters, pos
sessed by Colonel Mulhall, TO such
magazines. or puhlica-
tons, as he might choose. was in cir
In the hearing room today.
II was provided that the proceeds
from the sale of these letters were
10 he shared. share and share alike.
by the said Mulhall, and Barry; that
Mulhatl was to receive Atty per cent
OF the proceeds. and Barry fifty per
cent.
Did Not Sell 10 World.
"Afterward. you did sell them to
the New York World9"
Il have letters TO show that ! did
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
TURKEY WILL OCCUPY
ONLY OWN TERRITORY

ton Of the Ottoman government TO
only occupy the territory to the boun-
Diary line. which was agreed on in
the treaty of peace, signed by the
Balkan states with Turkey. Up to
the present no exception has been
taken to this action by Turkey.
THE best prospect which I can put
before the house is that the war
which is now proceeding Is so horri-
tile and exhausting that it should not
last long. Its mere intensity should
bring ii to conclusion. l see every
prospect of the powers continuing in
touch with each other TO overcome
any complications in the future, as
they have done up to the present
time"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-15
MAYOR REFUSES
TO Be IGNORED
WRITES LETTER TO ADMISIsTRA-
TIVE BOARD CALLING At
TENTIoN TO LAW.
ASK FOR AN OPINION
CITY ATTORNEY Is CALLED UPON
TO CONSTITUTE LANGUAGE OF
ORDINANCE CREATING
THE BOARD.

In reply to a letter from Mayor
Ainslie the administrative board yes
terday stated that il had no desire or
intention of not complying with the
laws and that it's intention has always
been to carry out every section OF the
ordinance creating the board.
This letter was designed as reply
to a rebuke given the board by the
MAYOR, The mayor called to the at
tention of the board that the ordinance
requires that body to report to the
mayor. annually, on or before the 10Th
of February, each year, a report or
business transacted by IT, and that
from time to time it shall make such
reports and recommendations as II
may deem desirable.
The Board Replies.
The letter was referred to the city
attorney for an opinion. In its reply
the board indicated that 1t felt that
the requirments of the ordinance had
been carefully carried out, and that 1t
had simply done all that it could in
the premises.
Here is the letter OF the board in
full:
The board is In receipt of your
communication in regard to section
zoe Of the act creating the admins
trattve board.
The board has not and will not ig-
more the section you quote, and the
board hastens to remind your honor
that while it could not comply with
the main provision of section soc, be-
cause it had been in office only
month 1t did recognize its duty under
the said section. and ordered its chair
man to communicate with your honor
before February 18th that We would
comply with the law"
The letter OF February 14th referred
to above, stated that as the board had
| been in existence but a short while,
there was nothing special to report
We have many things in our mind
said the report. for the benefit of the
city, and WILL as time goes on. en-
deavor to execute many of them. But
up TO this time we have had no oppor-
tunity of doing anything more than
pass upon small things such as street
improvements of minor importance,
and such matters"
Ignore the Mayor.
Last week the administrative board
sent TO council a proposition concern
ing the construction of standpipes in
the lower and central sections of the
city. so that the fire department be
aided in handling any big fires that
might break out. This proposition, the
mayor had also discussed. and had
stated that he would at the next NEE :
ing of council present such a sugges-
| ton and recommendation as that pro-
posed by the board. The board did not
act through the mayor or wait for him
to act.
Some time ago the board asked
council to take steps toward providing
funds for large street improvements,
/ and the construction OF the proposed
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