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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
Miss ScrOggin Entertains.

Miss Grace Scroggin entertained a large number of her young friends last night with a party given in the honor of Edgar Fletcher of Warren, at her home, Mo- 7O6 West Third ave- nue.
 The home was elegantly decorated, the various spacious rooms being giv- en an Irish effect in most artistic manner, and many games were play ed, the principle of which was Pro gressive Love-making." Miss Scroggin and her mother, Mrs. o. H. Scroggin, were assisted by Mrs. E. o. King, and the party was one of the most enjoy able affairs of the season.
 The following were present: Misses Mary and Emma Sorrells, Mable Toney Ruth Owen, Norma Rutherford, Clara Langford, Mary Fox, Lynn Koonce, Jennie Lloyd, Mary Wright, Martha Whelan, Mammie OtDonnell, Florence and Henrietta Brewster, Ruby Me- Gaughy, Jessie Williams, Eugenia Puddephatt, Juliet Grandberry, Lucille
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
OPENING TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER

Alexander, Dorothy Bunn Katie Boyce Jean Russell, Clyde Dixon, Mamie Duncan. Messrs. Ben Matthews, Full ton MurDhy, Freeln Christop pher Roney Long, John Sorrells, Wm Roe Brewster, Hartel and Morgan Toney, Edwin Howell Frank Byrd, Gus Will ley, Arthur Branch, Robert Holman, Rodger McNew, Welborn Martin Reed Fletcher, Edgar Fletcher, Willis Adams, George Holderness, Henry Lake, Edwin Loosely, Leroy Lake, Felix Smart, Norman Smith, Alex and Leo Nichol, Wroe Freeman, Wardlaw Murlh hy, Charles Wiley, Walter Tru- lock and Joe Dodds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
Young Ladies Club.

The regular meeting of the Young Ladies Club of the First Methodist church was held yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Emma and Florence Dewoody on West Fourth avenue. The report of the annual bazaar and tea which was held Fri day afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Tracy Mills was read, showing that the club netted about $125 from the sales of the day.
 Mrs. w. ID. Ferguson presided over the business meeting after which the following program was rendered:
 Vocal solo, Miss Leyl Cross:
 Instrumental solo, Mrs. H. l. Hol- derness.
 Vocal solo, Miss Cora Stancell.
 Instrumental solo, Miss Clyde Dix on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
David 0. Dodd Chapter.

The March meeting of the DaV1d U. Dodd Chapter. U. D. e. will be held Tuesday at the home fof Mrs. M. L. Jones. Sixth avenue and Ash street. Mrs. w. T. Woodbridge will render a paper, the subject of which will pc "Popular Periodicals of Ante-bellum Days." and Mrs. M. E. Bell will read a naner on Poets of the South. lhe discussion of General J. E. B. Stuar' vii, he led by Mrs. Hubert Strange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09

terday.
 Oscar Freeman, a negro, wA) was also indicted by the recent grand jury on a charge of grand larceny, has been released on bond of $500 signed by Ralph Robinson. Freeman is charged with having stolen quantity of jewelry belonging to E. H. San- mons.
 John Carter, negro, who was indict- ed on charge of grand larceny in connection with the jewelry theft, and who has been at large, was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Brewster. Carter will probably make bond for his re- lease.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09

B. Proctor read passage from the ad- dress delivered by Miss Mildred Rutherford, of Athens, Ga, at the na- tional U. D. C. convention in Wash ington, D. C., Mrs. J. T. Sifford told of her experience at the convention, which she attended as a delegate from this chapter. Miss Bessie Holleman read "The Homespun Dress,' and a history of the poem.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
Recital Monday Night.

Madam Marie Stapleton Murray, soprano soloist of note, will be pre- sented to the public Monday evening at he Temple, under the auspices or the Musical Coterie. Mime. Murray IS we'll known for her ability as singer all over the country and it is expect ed that her rendition of her various numbers will be the feature or the musical season. Instrumental num- hers will also be presented during the evening by an accomplished piahis''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
FOUR NEGROES
 MAKE BOND
Indicted By Grand Jury At Recent Session For ariOuS Of.
 lenses.

W. c. Walls and Randolph Green berry, negroes who were recently in- dicted by the grand ury on charges of receiving stolen property in con- uection with the ropberies at the Ark ansas Short Leaf Lumber Company, some time ago, and who have been confined in the Jefferson county jail were released on bonds of $300 yes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
St. lCecilia'S Guild.

For the purpose of preparing ar ticles for the East Eve Bazaar will be held March 22, meeting of the St. Cecilia Giuld will be held Tues day at the home of Mrs. E. A. Peck, No. GOA West Second avenue. The meeting is expected to be largely at tended and much work will be done
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
with a birthday party.

with a birthday party.
 Thirty six children joined with the charming little hostess in celebrating the day aid many games of various natures were played until the after noon had faded into night The birth day cake was beautiful affair and delicious refreshments were served the little guests The home was beau- tifully decorated for the occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
JacksOn-Adans.


 Announcement was made yesteray sof the fact that Miss Elizabeth o. Jackson, in charge of the girls can ming club work in Jefferson county, and Harry H. Adams, travelling repre- sentative of the Progressive Farmer, published at Birmingham, Ala, will De united in marriage today.
 Miss Jackson, who came to this city several weeks ago from Pocahontas, Ark, as a representative of the gov ernment bureau has made many friends here and has grown quite pop ular. sq'A She will continue to carry on her work in this county and MT. Adams VIII make his headquarters here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09

Olive street Officers of the society will compose the receiving line, and all the Baptist ladies are invited to attend. No personal invitations have been issues.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
Birthday Party.

< Tn honor of her thirteenth birth aay, little Miss Annie Mae Reinberger entertained a number of her little friends yesterday afternoon at the
 nome of her parents, MT. and Mrs
 irving Reinberger 904 Main street,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
Rantist Reception.

Baptist Keceptl0h'
 The members of the Missionary onlon of the First Baptist church Will enter tain the local Baptist ladies Monday afternoon at the residence or Mrs' uuoh Fox Thirteenth avenue and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-09
Young Ladies Society.

The meeting of the Young Ladies Society of the First Methodist church will be held Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. o. w. Clark, No. 510 West Fifth street. All members are urged to attend.
 Spring Bazaar.
 The Spring Bazaar given by the ladies of the Missionary Literary So- ciety of the Lakeside Methodist church will be held Tuesday at the resi- dence of Mrs. J. H. Watkins, Seven teenth avenue and Main street. Num- erous articles have been prepared and will be placed on sale and it is pro- missed that an array of original ideas seldom seen together will be on sale at this bazaar. It is expected that the affair will be a grand success and that the event will be largely attend ed
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
5 GIRLS IN AUTO
Nv CATTLE MILL
Machine Stalled on Prairie and
Helpless Occupants Held All
Night bu Frightened Stock

MUsKOGEE. Okla. Aug s-Five
girls in a touring car. lost on the
prairie between Muskogee and Chelsea
last night were caught in a big cattle
herd. which held them and the car
prisoners until near daylight. when the
cattle mill broke up.
The girls were May McSha dden,
Lizzie Sharp and Viola Milan of Chel-
sea and Miss Smith and Miss Rucker
of Claremore. They decided to drive
from Fuckers ranch to Muskogee, so
miles. They lost the road and dark
ness caught them on a wide prairie.
The motor went wrong and the big
herd of cattle began to mill around the
machine.
There were thousands in the herd
The frightened cattle were jammed so
close to the car that at times 1t almost
tipped over.
The cattle dispersed after daylight
the car was started and the girls
reached Muskogee today
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
BALKAN SOLDIERS
FIGHT ON SHIP
War Breaks Out Among Pas
scngers From Belligerent Ma
tions En- Route TO America

NEW YORK. Aug. S.-Of1cers OF the
Cunard liner Panonia, arriving here to-
day from Trieste. report that minia-
ture Balkan war occurred aboard al
most continuously on the 2S days voy-
age.
Among the steerage passengers were
several hundred former volunteers,
Greeks, servians. Bulgarians and
Turks, who were returning to this
country.
Frequent clashes between these hos
suited in several combatants going to
the sick room with severe knife
wounds.
Captain Capper thereupon ordered a
general disarming, but the lighting
continued with whatever missile was
at hand.
Then the nationalities were sepa-
rated into groups. but on meeting for
meals the battle was resumed. As a
precautionary measure the stewards
removed knives and forks from the
tables and all the storage pas
sengers, of whom there we're 1.12o. had
to eat with spoons.
1t is stated that the women in the
different camps fought as nercely as
the men.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09

WASHINGTON, Aug S.-Tension over
the Mexican situation was conspicu-
our throughout today in official circNS
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan in an early conference discussed
the message from Manuel Cara Adalpe.
acting minister OF foreign affairs. stat
ing formally on behalf of President
Huerta that unless John Lind, personal
representative of President Wilson,
en- route to the Mexican capital. bore
credentials recognizing the Huerta gov
ernment. his presence in Mexico would
be undesirable.
Later the American embassy in
Mexico City, through Nelson OShaugh-
messy, charge d'affaires, was instructed
to explain to the acting minister of
foreign affairs that the information on
which his statement must have been,
based could not have come from the
state department here. as no ofhcial
declaration of Mr.. Lind's purpose in
visiting Mexico had been made.
BRYAN ISSUES STATEMENT
Mr.. Bryan also issued the following
statement:
"The statement of the Mexican
foreign ofice was based on misrepre-
sentations for which this government
is not responsible. In sending Governor
Lind as adviser to the embassy, the
president is entirely within his rights
and this department Will not assume
that his going will be regarded as
unfriendly when the character OF his
mission is understood"
1t also was announced by Secretary
Bryan that Mr.. Lind would not arrive
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
P[EBE IAN YOU HIS
THROW MUD At
SONS OF VEAL TIL
San Mateo Boys in Swim.
ming Object to Hillsbor-
ough Chaps Bathing
in Same Hole
Especial Dispatch to The CALI

Especial Dispatch to The CALI
!. SAN MATTO, Aug. s.-The plebeian
youths of San. Mateo threw. mud at the
jeunesse dore Of the aristocratic town
of Hillsborough. and there is the dick
ems TO pay.
The casus belli goes back to the in
nate desire of every youth, even those
who reside in Hillsborough, to visit the
''old swimming hole the difference in
this case being that the boys OF San
Mateo go swimmin." while the young
gentlemen of Hillsborough "bathe''
1t happened this afternoon. Ten San
Mateo high school boys. averaging
about is years of age. accompanied by
T. M. Hopler, one OF their teachers, went
to the slough in East San Mateo, d.
vested themselves OF their garments
and took to the water like young
ducks. So far everything was fine.
But shortly arrived that hateful SYM
Dol Of aristocracy, snorting automo-
bile, conveying four Hillsborough
youths. And these youths happened
just happened-to be sons of million
aires. The combination was enough to
arouse the fighting spirit of any San
Mateo boy. 1t did
The Hillsborough boys were Richard
Schwerin Jr., son of r. p. Schwerin;
Henry Howard. son OF George H. How
ard, the millionaire architect and city
trustee Of Hillsborough; Cuyler Lee Jr..
son OF the automobile man OF San Fran
CISCO. and william Brewer. son OF Rev.
William A. Brewer. mayor OF Hills
borough.
Trouble might have been averted had
it not been for the fact that the four
youths disdained to bathe on the same
side OF the slough used by the San
Mateo boys for swimming purposes
"Snobs.' decided San Mateo and,
armed with handfuls OF mud, advanced
to the attack. The Hillsborough young
gentlemen had not yet had time to
divest themselves of their flannel trous-
ers, silk shirts and other ,embiems Of
obnoxious aristocracy and don their
nifty bathing suits. Result-Four COM
pletely ruined costumes The Hills
borough contingent ned in its auto
mobile.
Arrived at Hillsborough they COM
plained to the police and Deputy Mar
shal C. M. Hershey was sent out on a
still hunt to round up the rude San
Mateo crowd. Tonight he Is co-operat-
ing with the San Matec police
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
{ Ev|DENCE WILL
IMPE EACH SULzER,
ASSERTSFRA RAWLEY
Committee Finds Governor
Dabbled in Margins, Says
Chairman Charges
Are to Follow

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-Governor Will
liam Sulzer of New York was nearly
$50 900 in debt as the result of stock
market speculations at the time of his
nomination and used contributions to
his campaign fund to make additional
purchases of stocks while this debt was
hanging over him, according to testi-
mony adduced today at the hearing OF
the Frawley committee of the legisla-
ture
The evidence brought to light is suf-
of the committee, to warrant proceed
ings to impeach the governor for
violation Of the corrupt practices act
The committee closed its hearings here
today to consider what action should
be taken. A decision is expected by
Monday
The governor, according to the evil
dence, had dealings with three differ
ent stock exchange firms and was saved
from being sold out by one firm by
l. NJ. Josephthal. Wall street banker
and a member OF the governors staff
as naval reserve aid. Josephthal. 1t
was brought out, paid debit balance
of $26.7s9 standing against the account
on July 15 last.
The governors transactions with the
other firms were for cash and 1t was
in connection with one of these that
Governor Sulzer according to the evil
dence. used campaign contributions
In October, 1912, the evidence indi-
Gated. Frederick Colwell. the COVER
nor's alleged dummy" !" purchased from
Boyer. Griswold s. Co. zoo shares of
Big Four railroad stock outright, at so,
for $12,025, the $25 representing COM
mission This was at the height of
Mr.. Sulzers campaign for the COVER
norship. and transcripts from the firms
books showed the stock, bought on Oc-
tober is, was paid for partly in checks,
at least two of which were identified In
the testimony as Sulzer campaign con-
tributions There were seven checks in
all, and the others are charged by
Eugene l. Richards. counsel for the
committee, as having been also cam
paign checks.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
Case May End Next Friday
Girls Uncle Next Witness

The government put seven wit
nesses ON the stand I'm the trial
of Maury 1. Diggs for alleged
violations of the Mann white
slave act yesterday.
Three more witnesses will COM
rlete the government's case. They
are Martin BesIey, uncle of Mar
sha Warrington, who was vfgor-
Gus in bringing about the prose-
cution of the two men, and the
star witnesses, the Warrington
girl and Lola Norris.
Ii the three remafning wit
nesses can be heard Tuesday, the
defense will submit it's case In
two days and the jury should re-
tire some time Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
GOVERNOR ODDIE'S NIECE
WILL CHRISTEN NEVADA
Eleanor sfebert, 10 Years Old, to Leave
for Launching I'm Quincy, Mass,
October
Special Dispatch to The Cam

Special Dispatch to The Cali
RENO, Aug. s.-Eleanor Siebert
niece of Governor Tasker L. Oddie, has
been named sponsor for the new
dreadnought Nevada. under construc-
tion in the Fore river yards. Quincy
Mass
Miss Siebert is 10 years old and q
pupil in the fourth grade of the public
schools. Her father. Fred J. Siebert
is mining expert for George Wing
field
Word has been received that the
Nevada will be launched about October
and a party, including the governor,
his niece and her mother and father,
will go east the middle of Steptember.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
'R0LPH INFORMS
WOMEN He GAN I
DISMISS WHITE
Mayor, Receiving Delega-
ton, Convinces Guests
Board Alone Can Dis
charge Chief
DEPARTMENT BLIND
TO VICE, THEY SAY
Sons and Daughters Are De
bauched to Entertain East
erners, Is Charge

Mayor Rolph was formally petftioned
by delegation of Is women yester-
day to dismiss Chief of Police White
and purge the city Of all forms Of vice.
In support of their petition the women
recounted startling tales Of immorali-
ty, one Of which involves motherless
girl OF 10 years at the ocean beach.
Chief White was declared to be blind
and incompetent, unable to see gamb-
ling at the beach resorts and appar-
emily Indifferent to the fate of unpro-
tected girls in their teens.
Mayor Rolph, while expressing the
deepest interest and concern, informed
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
DIVER ON BOTTOM FIGHTS
FOR LIFE WITH DEVILFISH
puget sound Submarine Gladiator Talks
over Phone ~ Battle Progresses and
Finally Kills Octopus

l00AAy AAhsAS ONeVROs
Especial Dispatch to The CALI
SEATTLE. Aug. s.-Fighting for his
life with big devilfish. which attacked
him so feet under the surface of the
sea, Walter Mckay, q diver. constantly
talked through his divers telephone to
his assistants on raft above. telling
them OF tho course OF the battle and
more than once predicted that he would
lose his life.
James e. Hill, who heard the mes
sages from below, yet was unable to
help his chief. returned today from the
Alden fishing banks in Puget sound
and told the story.
In darkness. caused by the fluid
squirted by the devilfish. Mckay hacked
away blindly with his knife. and finally
got clear OF the fish nets and part OF
the tentacles Of the octopus Then he
signaled to his assistants and they
hauled him and the fsh to the surface
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
Admit Arms Says Works
Wouldn't Notice Huerta

Especial Dispatch to The CalD
WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-sena-
tor Works today Joined the grow
ing number of senators ndvocat-
Ing the lifting of the embargo
against importation of arms into
Mexico.
"There are two alternatives be-
fore u.s." he said. "We should
either recognize the Huerta gov
ernment or allow both sides down
there to get arms from the
United States.
81 am opposed to recognition
of Huerta, because 1 consider him
as the beneficiary OF assassina-
tiOn.'
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09

Eager to hear the morbid details of
the Reno escapade from the lips or
Marsha Warrington, more than 500
curious. and idle men Scrambled and
wrang1ed for places in the line four
deep that stood down the corridor half
the length of the postofice building
before the United States district court
returned from its noon recess yester-
day.
grumbled when the doors OF the court
room were blocked. The girl in the
case of Maury l. Diggs, who is on trial
for violations of the Mann white slave
act. did not testify
Seven witnesses examined by Theo-
pleted the case OF the government save
for the stories of Martin Besley, uncle
OF the Warrington, girl; the girl herr
self. and Lola Norris, F. Drew Cami-
nettfs companion in the elopement of
the married men to Nevada.
WILL TESTIFY NEXT TUESDAY
Besley. who followed the party to
Reno and caused the arrests, will be
called when court opens Tuesday morn
ing. Then Miss Warrington will take
Norris
Six women, four of them gray haired
and grandmotherly in appearance. sat
through both sessions, hand to ear to
catch every suggestive utterance,
laughing with the men when Judge
Van Fleet raised the soddening pro-
ceedings with a little clean comedy by
witty observation to a question or
answer
There was jam when the morning
session was opened 1t was nothing
in comparison to the bargain day
crowd of the afternoon. Those who
have had previous experience got in
line at 1880. When the doors were
opened five deputy marshals were
pushed aside like tin soldiers. 1t took
i've minutes to clear the courtroom of
all who had poured In over seating
capacity before the deputies could re-
gain a stand at the entrance
WITNESSES CALLED
Following is a list of the witnesses
called yesterday:
theodore Kytka OF San Francisco.
handwriting expert, used to identify
the name of Enright on the hotel reg
lister as the alias signed by Diggs and
the Dear Pickles letter in disguised
handwriting written by Diggs from
Berkeley to Marsha Warrington a few
days after the arrest of the men.
c. H. walbourn of San Francisco,
Pullman conductor on the train in
which the four occupied a drawing
room during the ride from Sacramento
to Reno.
Simon Dedrick OF Oakland, the negro
porter in the Pullman sleeper Elgin. in
which the elopers Travelled.
+. A. Lintner of Reno assistant clerk
of the Riverside hotel, where the two
couples spent night.
Z. w. Miller of Reno, delivery wagon
driver for the r. L. Beeler Grocery
company. who sold the four groceries
while they were domiciled In the bum
galow
Mrs. Kate Moore of Reno, whose
home ie diagonally across the street
from the bungalow occupied by the de-
fendant and his associates.
A. J. Mergen of Reno, clerk in the
real estate Office OF Peck & Sample, who
rented the bungalow.
An inference dropped by one of the
battery OF attorneys for the defense to
the effect that Mrs Maury ]. Dfggs will
be called to testify in her husband s
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
TWO RECALLS SUCCESSFUL

Opposition CounciImen to Mayor Are
Removed Tn San Berdoo
SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. s.-Twfce
within two weeks the recall has been
successful here. Councilman c. w
Smith was recalled today by a ma :
jority of 80 votes. c. w. Roswell was
elected. The two recall elections re-
moved opposition to Mayor j. w.
Catick.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
FARRAGUT LOSES ENGINE
OFF COAST OF OREGON
Steamer With 100 Passengers From
San Francisco Making Slow Time
Into Seattle
Especial Dispatch TO The caln

toittidi bispdttH 10 lHe tHfH
SEATTLE, Aug. S.-With one of her
engines disabled by the parting of a
coupling on her port tail shaft the
steamship Admiral Farragut Of the
Alaska Pacific Steamship company,
with 100 passengers aboard and carry
ing full cargo of general freight, is
steaming slowly up to the coast from
San Francisco.
The accident occurred at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon while the vessel
was off the mouth of the Umpqua
river.
A wireless message from Captain
John Griffith was received in Seattle
today. He said that his vessel was
making 612 knots, that weather con-
ditions were favorable and that all
were well.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
HAY FORK PINIoNs ToILER

stockton worker, With PrOngs Fast In
Back, Carried From Kick to Ground
Especial Dispatch to The CalD
STOCKTON. Aug. s.-John Servira, 4
farm hand on Roberts island, was
picked up and carried through the air
today by a derrick fork. writhing
with pain. Servira was carried from
the top Of high hay stack to the
ground Fellow workers pulled the
fork prongs from his back. He was
taken to a hospital
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
FOUND DEAD IN ARIZONA
Former Member OF Oregon Legislature
Shot Through the Head

PRESCOTT, Ariz, Aug. ST. w.
Obermeyer. formerly a member of the
Oregon legislature, was found dead
here today, having been shot through
the head with a revolver. He had been
In i'll health.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
KILLS WOMAN
Mrs. Alice Mccall Dies From BEING
Bftten on Ankle

BELLINGHAM, Wash. Aug. s.-Mrs.
Alice Mccall, aged so. died yesterday
at Mount Vernon as the result Of 4
mosquito bite. She was bitten on the
ankle Tuesday afternoon and blood
poisoning set in, causing death just "a
hours later.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-09
NO EARLY TARIFF BALLOT
Majority Leaders Admit They Do Not
Expect PassnEe before September u

WASHINGTON. Aug. s.-All predic-
tions of an early passage of the demo-
cratic tariff bill by the senate are
glimmering. Majority leaders realize
only beginning has been made and
the earliest any one now will promise
completion of the task is September 15