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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27
ministers Name Committee
and Will Ask Mayor to
Name Commission.
A SOCIAL EVIL HERE
Would Blot Out Segregated District
and Remove Resorts From
East FJith Avenue.

Aroused by revelations of startling
and revolving occurrences OF recent
times, the local Minister'S Association /
has decided to make strenuous ut
cleanliness in Pine Bluff, and en-
couraged by the report of the Vice |
Commission of Little Rock, which was
rendered Saturday, STEPS We're taken
at a meeting of that organization yes
terday morning whereby Mayor Sim
on Bloom will be asked to appoint a
similar body for Pine Bluff.
A Vice Investigation Committee,
composed of Rabbi Joseph Jasn,
chairman. Rev. Carroll d. Wood and
Dr. J. |. Norris. was appointed yes
terday morning at the meeting of tn,
at the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
ton Building and this committee will
Immediately begin the investigation
of vice conditions in Pine Bluff and
will make a report in the near future.
The committee Will pursue almost the
same course as the Little Rock Vice
Commission and will gather statistics
and facts regarding bawdy houses and
other resorts in Pine Bluff
Secretary E. A. Ehrensberger, Of
the Y. M. C. A., was appointed to act
as secretary to the Committee and he
yesterday wrote Atlanta and Little
Rock officials for an outline of the
campaign waged in those cities again
the methods used in the investigation
1t is expected that he will receive a
lengthy reply from each place and as
soon as the local Committee decides
upon which course to pursue, the in
vestigation will begin.
In the meantime, Mayor Simon
Bloom will be asked to take up the
matter and appoint Vice Commits
sion. If this action is taken, it IS
expected the members of the Vice
Investigation Committee will be in
! cluded in Mayor Blooms list, and the
| nest.
Efforts will be made, it is said, to
remove the segregated district on East
| Fifth avenue occupied by that class
of unfortunates regarded as social
outcasts, and also to exterminate the
district on East Baraque street. In
vestigation will be made into the NOR
al conditions under which the young
working girls of this city are labor
ing and report will be rendered and
recommendations made to the City
Council. The investigation of vice in
this city will not only be conducted in
the segregated districts but in every
line of business in which young girls
are engaged. The committee will seek
to improve their social environments
it is thought, and the purpose of such
body is to upbuild the moral and
social life of Pine Bluff, is announc
ed.
1t was stated yesterday by pro
minent man interested in the worl
of this committee that it was the op
inion of all who had been working il
the interest of this project for thu
past several years, that Pine Bluff il
the very near future will be clear
city from a moral standpoint.
eve have been working on thi
matter for some time but have been a
The recent success of the Little Rocl
Vice Commission has prompted us t.
adopt this course for the investigation
of the moral condition of this cit
and we are now going to ask for tn
! appointment of vice commission b.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

All banks, members of the Pine
Bluff Clearing House Association VIII
be closed:
Friday, May 3Oth. 1913, Decoration
Day.
Tuesday June 3rd, 1913, Jefferson
Davis Birthday, being legal Holidays
Pine Bluff Clearing House Assocla-
ton. by NJ. f. Bloom. Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

The s. s. Combination Cleaner
gets the dust with vacuum suction.
and the strings with brush attach
ment-Sent to your home on approv-
al. Price $11.50. Phone Knox. Walker
tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

To-day is motion day in circuit
court and all lawyers who have mo-
lions of any kind, criminal or civil,
pending have been notified by Judge
Grace to be on hand at o'clock this
morning. After today court will not
be in session until June 81.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27
FOR RENT.

Mr.. Chas. Sylvester residence, No.
1902 West 4th avenue, rooms and
bath, all modern conveniences. Phone
1437 or call Ben Sylvester 3O6 Main
street. 5-24-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

The Cotton Belt Savings & Trust
Co.. will be closed OH Tuesday from
40 a. m. until II o'clock, on account
of the funeral of Mrs. J. IL. Boyce. u
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

Next Wednesday is GOLD FISH
DAY at Bedells. a 5-25 st
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

"A new shipment of Fish Globes at
Bedell's. 5-25 St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

T. Havis Nixon went to Little Rock
yesterday on legal business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-05-27

LAY OUT ALL YOUR BILLS.
nsure out how much you could
Ae II you discounted them. More
~ the usual rate of interest by a
ou zeal. If you were a depositor
WIS bank you would be in a posi-
70 apply for loan of the cash
discount your bills
pink it over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
PARCEL POST Z. o. ID.

Commencing July 1 the c. o. D.
feature of the parcel post will be put
into practice. After that date, for a
fee of 10 cents payable in stamps to
be affixed TO the package, the postal
department will act as collector of
any sum not exceeding 500. Also
the c. o. d. stamps will serve to in
sure the package for the full value of
the contents, but not above $50.
This collect plan should prove a
great convenience and help to those
western merchants who have already
found in the parcel post a promising
way of competing with the eastern
mail order houses. The parcel post,
with its graduated zones, has proved
! its worth. Statistics gathered by the
department show that in 46 of the
/ larger Offices on the three days, April
/ IS, II and IS, over 100000 packages
were sent. With the added convent
ence OF collect-on-delivery, doubtless
there will be a still greater volume of
business transacted through the mails.
/ OF course there are many inconsisten.
cies in the present system. Zones
and charges must be regulated. The
/ former must be enlarged, the latter
| reduced. But it must be remembered
this postal innovation is only an in,
fant-not six months old-and the
next few years will see a vast i'm
provement and still greater useful
ness.
And yet the express companies are
still doing business at the same old
stand. Their officers are wearing the
happy smile of contentment and pros
perity, and their business does not ap
pear to have been curtailed.
The parcel post has not injured pri
vate enterprise. 1t has merely in
creased interstate and interstate com
merCe, and may in the end reduce ex
press rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
THE SPIRIT OF TODAY.

This is how President Hibben Of
Princeton defined the spirit of today
in his baccalaureate sermon at the
university commencement:
Man has no rights which others
are bound to respect if he an not
defend them by his own might or his
own craft. Let the strong use their
strength for their own gain. Let
them have more brute courage, more
scorn for weakness of others, more
reliance upon self and a frmer belief
in the call of self-realizing destiny.
Life is game; human pieces are on
the board; We must move to our ad-
vantage; and shall We not sacrifice a
pawn to capture a castle or to check
mate king?"
out TO this years graduates of Prince
| ton the narrowness, selfishness and
| destructiveness of this scheme of life.
+ But he was wrong in saying it was
! the spirit of today. Ii is not the
spirit of today, but that of yesterday.
The ruthlessness of the mighty has
been checked in this country. Every
where there are evidences of tin
the antitrust laws, the regulation OF
the railroads, the demand for a down
ward revision of the tariff, the pension
systems being established by many
of the big corporations and the public
recreation grounds, tuberculosis sani-
tariums and fresh air camps. The
dedication Of political candidates to
the interests of the greater number
is no longer buncombe but means
something.
Human rights are fast transcending
property rights and the best feature
of this silent, benign revolution is that
the rich man as well as the poor man
is enlisting under its white banner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
DEATH HARVEST OF THE
WATERS.

Press dispatches have within a few
days told of the accidental death of
a score. more or less, by drowning.
These reports probably cover only a
portion OF the harvest Of death reaped
by the waters Of the country.
While some of the casualties may
have been from unavoidable causes,
the greater number we're due doubt
less to lack of proper care and caution
on the part CT the victims or some
Of them.
Nearly every issue of the daily news
papers contains accounts of the loss
of life by drowning, in most of which
cases either Carelessness or lack OF
caution has played a part.
The frequency of these deplorable
occurrences it would seem, ought tC
teach people not to take any avoidable
risk In bathing in dangerous streams
or lakes or sea beaches and in taking
pleasure rides in frail water craft
But 1t does not appear TO have tina
effect, for the number of these casual
ties is annually increasing rather thar
decreasing. The aggregate number o
accidental deaths from drowning ever!
!. year probably reaches to several thou
sand in this country alone.
i OF all the elements, the water is tn,
Z least subject to control or regulation
Z and it is the part of wisdom for pee
pie TO take nothing for granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

came il, Secretaries Lane, McAdoo,
Wilson and Houston. They were es.
corted to chairs placed for them in
front Then another wait. Finally
when the nervousness of the audience
was growing apparent, the clerk of
the house entered the hall and an,
nounced loudly: The Presiden: OF
the United States" And a moment
later, accompanied by the escort com.
mittee, the president entered.
The telegraph has already carried
the account of President Wood.
row Wilson reading his currency mes
sage to the joint session of the house
and senate. SO l will give the picture
of the occasion as it impressed US in
the presidents audience. l wish
could make every reader realize the
simple. democracy and the appealing
man-to-man character of these visits
of the president to congress.
Once inside the house chamber, the
president stepped briskly up on the
reading platform and shook hand:
with Speaker Clark and Vice-President
Marshall. Then he stood waiting
while Mr.. Clark introduced him with g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

The world is growing better, though some
sinner here and there
Contrives 70 be successful and has snowy
clothes to wear;
Each day the world grows brighter,
And with Drawer steps and lighter,
Day by day we keep advancing with new
blessings and less care.
The world is growing fairer. though the
pessmists complain,
Though the rich are growing richer and
the dogs of war remain;
Though the wicked keep us guessing,
We keep steadily progressing,
Day by day the world grows richer with
more pleasure and less pain.
TIE world IS growing grander as the sea-
sons roll away,
Though there still are wicked people who
are grabbing all they may,
Though the foolish blindly blunder
And the worthy often wonder
How to keep away starvation with their
very meager pay.
The world is growing better; It will
reach perfection yet,
Though the strong impose conditions that
still cause the weak to fret;
The future opens clearer.
And the goal is looming nearer
got check this morning that I'd ceased
TO hope to get.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE H TAVENEER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District.

brief sentence. Ordinarily the presi-
But for this formal occasion he wore
a black frock coat, gray trousers and
patent leather shoes. The long coat
make him look slenderer than usual,
and he seemed to me 20 be pale, as
though the responsibilities of his or,
flee are beginning to weigh on him.
He began reading his message at
once in quiet voice that Immediately
hushed the crowded chamber TO IN.
tense silence. Not once, apparently,
did the president lift his voice above
a conversational tone, yet every word
could be heard easily. He appears TO
have studied e-ocution thoroughly;
for he pays much attention to careTur
slow pronunciation.
The president stood at the reading
desk, holding his manuscript on tor
OF it. The more important passages
he had memorized. During the entire
| recitation he made scarcely a single
| gesture. Once in a while to eInpna
size a point he waved his manuscript
! slightly from side to side. Again, he
would pat the table gently. For grea
emphasis he spoke slowly, subduinl
| his voice.
In urging the immediate passage
of currency legislation, he said: =
should be recreant to my deepest con
victions of pubic obligation did l no
press it upon you with solemn am
urgent insistence.' This sentenc
he spoke slowly and witt
iRdescribable appeal. No one doubted
that it came from his heart.
All through the message there wer,
many such sentences, beautiful il
their construction, telling in their az
gUmentative effect The addres
lasted eleven minutes, and then, shah
ing hands again with the speaker an
vice president, Woodrow Wilson lef
as quietly as he came. His few brie
utterances since he became presiden
are being widely admired as the mos
scholarly addresses made by any pres
) ident since Abraham Lincoln. Blu
the man himself has already left
picture of his personality which n
one in congress today can ever fol
get.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
SIXTY YEARS IN ONE POSITION.

Easton, Pa, can claim school SUI
perintendent whose term of service
rivals anything here or abroad, so far
as is known. Sixty years in one pro-
fession is in itself remarkable enough,
but when il is added that Superintend-
ent William w. Cottingham's record
is of 60 years in the same position,
his case appears to be unparalleled.
Although few superintendent can
point TO anywhere near as long term
of service as this, there are a number
who have served for many years. a
list OF some of the more notable cases
is given by w II. Hood in the city
school chapter of the 1912 report of
the Commissioner of Education, just
issued. Superintendent James NJ.
Greenwood of Kansas City, Mo, is
retiring after SO years of service;
Superintendent Glass at Lynchburg,
Va, has served since 1879; Superin-
tendent Phillips at Birmingham has
served since 1883; Superintendent Nc
Clymonds has been at Oakland since
1883; Jacob A. Shawan has been SUI
perintendent at Columbus, Ohio. for
"a years; Henry Snyder at Jersey City,
". j.. for p years; Charles ". Jor-
dan at Minneapolis and Charles w.
Dean at Bridgeport, Conn. both for
20 years.
Superintendent William II. Maxwell
Of New York City has a record OF
more than a quarter OF a century IN
q professional administrative position
in New York City, If his term in Brook
lyn be included.
When Charles ". Cole died last year
he had given 81 years OF his life
as superintendent Of schools at AL
bany, y. Y. a position which his faith
er had held before him for a long per-
iod of years.
Notwithstanding that life tenure IS
by no means an accepted principle in
American school systems, the average
term of school superintendent in larg-
er cities is much longer than is usual
ly supposed. IN so cities OF 10000
population and over the average term
OF service is seven and a half years.
This is in spite Of the fact that school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

army, special detachments of each
arm of the regular service to par.
ticipate as directed.
July 3-"Civic day" Under the di.
rection of the governor of Pennsyl
vania and participated in by the gov.
errors of other states. Orations, ser
mons and music.
July National day" The chief
justice of the United States presiding
Forenoon, Grafton by President vii
son. Noon, to lay the cornerstone OF
the great peace memorial. Evening
fireworks.
The camps are now completed and
lie between the opposing lines at the
time Of the combat. They are mostly
near the center of the field north and
south, so that the veterans can see
most of the field without leaving their
tents. Among the interesting sights
near the camp are the field where 97S
nameless heroes who died at Gettys
burg lie buried, and Spangler's spring
the cool waters Of which are said tc
have saved many a life during the
terrible three days engagement 81
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

Gettysburg, Pa, June 26-Within
the next few days 10000 veterans will
be encamped on the historic battle
ground of Gettysburg Already the old
soldiers are beginning to arrive and
ali is in readiness for the greatest
reunion of veterans this western
world has ever seen.
The blue and the gray will camp
together and all will be peace where
80 years ago was fought the greatest
battle OF the Civil war
The federal government and the
state of Pennsylvania together have
appropriated 100000 10 give the vet
Grams all the most modern army.
Quartermssters, commissary, Aospi-
tals-all the resources of American
military life-will be, placed for one
full week at their free service.
The camp will be ready for veter-
ans on Sunday, June 20, the first meal
10 be served being breakfast that
morning. Only veterans of the Civil
war will be served. Therefore It is
important that no women or children
be taken - Gettysburg unless the vet
Grams accompany them have made all
arrangements for their entertainment
The program for the reunion is
complete and its main features are:
July VETERANS day. Under the
direction Of the Pennsylvania com
mission and the commander-in-chiei
! of the Grand Army of the United Cen
federate Veterans exercises will be
held.
July 2-"Military day" Under the
direction Of the chief of star af the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
Grew Suddenly Worse.

You're not looking very well" said
the head of the firm, addressing the
Office boy. Il think you had better
take a day off" .
u can't afford it. My mother needs
all l can earn every week"
'Oh, never mind that You will get
your full pay, just the same. l
wouldn't think of docking you for. be-
ing away On account of illness"
Gee, but l feel bad. I'm almost
sure I won't be able to come to work
tomorrow. either"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

superintendent are elected for COM
paratively short terms, one, two or
three years, generally, and to have
served long usually means to have
withstood many a stiff reelection con.
test. The tendency is constantly to-
ward longer terms and fixed tenure
as conducive to efficiency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
In His Defense

Daughter" called the father from
his position at the top of the stairs at
the well known hour of Il:J5 p. M.
doesn't that youpG man know bow TO
say good night
Does heY echoed the young lady in
the darkened hall. We'll. should
say be dnesr'-Ladias' HnnaA InIlrnaL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
Not Her Place to chide.

1.-THE trouble with you,' said his
wife, lis that you are always sacriilc-
ing your comfort on the altar of your
ambition"
81 know it," he replied, "but you
should be the last one to blame me for
having an ambition to be able to pay
the bills you run from month to
month"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
His system.

81 suppose, senator" said the beau
tjful girl, you have succeeded in
youT political career by always be-
ing at the right place at the right
timer"
Well, no." the statesman replied.
81 am rather inclined to attribute my
success to the fact that have general
ly ,een able to find out just little
before they started which way my
constituents we're going"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

senators paQ lieu
in solennly two
a bre q 5 I, Vic g
President NJ a r
shall taking a seat
beside S p e a k e r
Clark. Then we
waited, for an
hour, it seemed,
but really only a
matter of fifteen
minutes. The air
grew sitting, and
there was a rust
ling of fans in the
galleries.
Members talked
in low tones with
their neighbors.
Presently tn ere
was a commotion
at the door, and
several members
of the ga hin q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
Worth Rememberinl

Remember, brethren" said the good
man, as he closed the Bible and gently
shock a forensic finger at Lis hearers,
there are no steam whistles in
heaven, and no angel is going to get
into trouble for twanging a harp over
time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

"Why, a year ago you told Inc this
place was easily worth $4,000. Now
you estimate it's value at less than
10000"
You must remember that was try
ing to sell it to you then. Now you
want me to sell it for you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

President Wilson will not leave
Washington for his summer home un
I'll congress is through and insists
that congress DO its duty before it ad
journs. The president is willing to
sweat il out with the people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

$50 he married a manicurst?"
yes"
as he happy?"
that she has quit holding his hand and
wants to confine herself exclusively to
holding the pocketbook."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
No Chance for Them.

ut is claimed that a poet who -four
shed in the days CT King Arthur lived
10 the age OF $50 years"
Yet We occasionally hear Of people
who think they can break the fasting
records !"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
The Return.

Having chased away the suitors and
made himself known to Penelope,
Ulysses folded his arms upon his
breast and haughtily called out:
who was 1t allowed that couldn't
come back"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
June 26 IN American
History.

1T9G-David R1ttenhouse. astronomer
and scientist, died; born 1892
1868 - Rear Admiral Andrew Hull
Foote. U. s. ". noted in the civil
war, died: born 1906.
1ssG-David Davis. noted jurist. died
at Bloomington. ILL.,; born 1919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

TERAIS-Ten cents per week by car
rier, in Rock Island.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department
which should also be potiAed in every
instance where It is desired to have
paper discontinued, as carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All communications OF arsumentativs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments: Cen
trail Union. West I45. 1l45 and 2145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26
His Meek Suggestion.

Mrs. Grimly-Is there any way yoI
can break yourself Of that habit Of
talking IN your sleep? Mr.. Grimy
TREMENDOUSLY. but hopefulIyl-Do you
think it would help any. my dear if
you'd let me talk more when rm
awake2-Puck-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

There's one mighty good thing
about the hot and sticky season: You
never hear anything about doing your
Christmas shopping early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

Speaking OF pleasant things, the
weather man has an offering today
that has a delightful relish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

Annapolis, Md.-Six officers and 10
cadets of the Argentine navy were the
guests of the naval academy and were
accorded every opportunity to see and
learn all about the institution. The
party was escorted by Eduardo Ra-
cedo. charge of the Argentine legation.
The visitors weTe entertained at lunch.
con at the residence OF Superintendent;
John H. Gibbons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-26

The Illinois women have shown the
English suffragists the difference be-
tween getting the vote and getting in
TO trouble.