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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
BURLESON'S WORK
IS SUMMARIZED
HAS HAD TO ACT QUICKLY AND
DRASTICALLY TO BRING RE-
LIEF no THE PEOPLE.
Many Appointments Made and Rural
Routes misunderstanding
Conditions.

Washington, June Gin state
ment made public today by the Post
office Department, the work of Post
master Burleson since he took office
on March 5, is summarized. 1t is as
serted that the new postmaster gener-
al found his office besieged with
complaints attributed mainly to:
Undue stress placed by the former
administration of the Department on
economy at the hazard Of injury to
postal facilities which in some in
stances so Impoverished the service as
to make it necessary for the new ad-
ministration to act quickly and dras-
ltcally in order to save the integrity
of the service and bring relief to the
people.
The difficulties of the situation
were intensified by the rapidly in
creasing volume Of business brought
by the parcel post which went into
operation January 1, 1913 and from
the adjustments made necessary I'M
der the eight-in-ten law
AS soon as possible Postmaster
General Burleson started work to
remedy the situation. There were
many vacancies for postmasters, near
ly all of which We're filled. Hundreds
of petitions for rural free delivery
routes were disposed OF and as step
toward eXpeditnig the mails, the post
master general ordered that the back
stamping Of mail be discontinued.
Many OF the changes which Post
master General Burlcson has put in
10 effect have to do largely with the
internal workings of the Department
but their effect will be felt through
out the entire service. Among these
are the consolidation Of the Division
OF S amps and Redemption making
possible substantial improvements in
administration and methods; changes
in parcel post stamps that will effect
an economy of $4,000 a year in the
cost OF production and greatly facili-
tate their Issue and handling in the
service and their use by the public :
the issuance of new stamp book to
contain two denominations of stamps
one cent and two cents and new
method OF distributing supplies -
iourth-class post offices whereby
they are sent in bulk to some central
point in each state whence they are
re-distributed With no delay and a
considerable saving in transportation
charges.
A number of experienced Officers
OF The Department are now cmplovcd
IN the field studying conditions with
a view to recommending remedies
wherever defects in methods NAV he
discovered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
VALUABLE OBJECT LESSON

A valuable object lesson was given
to those who are sometimes disposed
10 flaunt the worn remnant of the
bloody shirt when Judge James NJ
Greer on Friday, Memorial Day., APP
peared as the chief speaker before
the members of the Grand Army OF
the Republic and their friends, says
the Memphis News Seimi:ar Judge
Greer, though young, is AN old
Johnny reb," who for four years
fought against the men whose mem
cries were being honored. He SPOKE
sanely and with tinge of reminrs-
cent sorrow, but without apology or
confession Of error on the part OF
those with whom he served. He gave
both sides credit for the virtues wn,cs.
they possessed in such ample abund
ance, and explained that the war was
not one to hold the negro in slavery
but contention over an undertermin-
ed constitutional right. No cour
was competent to pass on the subject
and 1T had to be submitted to the ar
ritrament OF the sword. This was
done, and the decision was GRACEFUL,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
Narrowly Escaped Death.

A London (Eng.) milk carrier, who
was wheeling his barrow along the
streets at an early hour, one recent
morning, had a miraculous escape
from death. A motor-car, which was
Tar exceeding the speed limit, cams
suddenly upon him, hit him in the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; '5Nthhe, barrow. over and,
NsrhirYYg Rfin11 Up, carried him on tie
kle under the bonnet for a distance
il 200 yards. ]: The man sustained
Token ra6ss and severe cuts and
MUSES.. !
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
TAFT IN WASHINGTON

Washington, June 6.--Prof. william
II Taft private citizen, arrived TO-
dav for a visit in the capital !"
which he cnee ruled as the first cltl-
..o,, Of rho land. He will spend sew
eral days as the guest OF Mr.. and
,Jrs w. J. Boardman and MISS tMa'
tol Boardman, and several entertain
mcuts already have been planned III
his honor, although it is understood
Mir. Taft had expressed the WISH THAI
M formalities mark his visit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

accepted Judge Greer, like all other
soldiers, knows that while the North
and the South were engaged i'll bit
ter and intcrnecine strife, there was
no malice or personal hatred between
the individual soldiers on the oppos-
ing sides. They were willing to fight
for principle, but when it came to per-
sonalities they were Americans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
As TO MEMS WAGES

Chicago, June 6.-Bankers, COLL
mcrcial leaders, street railway olllc-
i7ls and social workers were called
mon 10 testify as to mems wages be-
fore the Senate Welfare Commission
here today. The commission desires
n ascertain the connection between
vice and low wages received by the
head of the household.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

San Francisco, June 6.-Officers of
the army and their families at every
post III the country are taking an in
tercst in the divorce suit brought by
Captain ii. C. Merriam against Mrs.
Bessie G. Merriam, who, until her
marital troubles started, was a favor
lite in army circles. Major Clarence
Murphy, now stationed at New Or
leans, is mentioned by Captain Mer-
riam in his suit and the names of men
prominent in military affairs have al
so been brought into the suit. Mrs.
Merriam is accused of being unduly
friendly with Major Murphy in New
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
Sunk in Deep Pit Shaft.

An alarming subsistence of an old
co'liery at Intake, Sheffield, England,
happened not long ago. While cross
ing field near tie turnpike IA pedes
TITAN was startled by loud runbling
ihe next minute portion of the
earth vanished. Closer examination
revealed that an old pit shaft. which
had been made part of the field, had
subsidized GO feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
Another Reason.

An amusing story Is told of Edmund
keen. who. one night, played Othe,lo
with more than his usual intensity
An admiTer who met him On the street
next day, was loud in his corgratula.
tons: Il really thought you would
choke lagc, Mr.. Ksan; you seemed
so$trennendm.sly n earnest" I'm car.
nest?' said Tie tragedian. Il should
think SO. Hang the fellow! He was
trying to keep me ont Of the focus"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

Little Rock. June 6.-iState Super
intendent George b. Cook will leave
Sunday for Fayetteville to attend the
commencement exercises of the Uni
versity Of Arkansas mex. week, and
the meeting of the University Board
next Monday. N;% J i
The teachers for next year have
already been elected and now that
Chancellor kirkland has declined the
position, the Board will probably take
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
BOURLAND IS
NEW ATTORNEY
Chancellor Of the Tenth District An.
pointed by President as District
Attorney for Western Dis.
trict OF State.

Washington, June 5-President Will
son today sent to the Senate these
nominations: United States attorneys:
Herbert S. Phillips, southern district
OF Florida; Virgil Bourland, western
district of Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
WITH THE CORPORATIONS.

Little Rock, June 5.--.The Bear
State Lumber Co., OF Chicago Las siv-
en- notice OF incraas of capital stock
from 100000 to $500 .0"p
The Wooten and Rector Co., Inc,
of Hot Springs, an insurance firm, has
been ordered with capital stock CT
$4,000, all subscribed The Officers
are Middleton l.. Wooten, president;
Ernest +. Klein, vice PRESIDENT; Hen
ry +. Rector, secretary, am. Elias
w. Rector, ire asure.'.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

The appointment of Hon. Virgil
Bourland of Fort Smith, chancellor of
the Tenth chancery district, to be
United States district attorney for the
western district of Arkansas, has been
expected for some time. Judge Bour-
land is one of the best known jurists
of Arkansas. He was a brother-in
law of the late Senator Jeff Davis.
His appointment creates a vacancy
in the CHARACTERISTIC, for which there
are several applicants, among the
most prominent of whom is Judge w.
A. Falconer of Fort Smith.
This is the second district appoint
mept that has been made for Arkan-
sas. the. other having been for' the
land office at Harrison. There are
several others that are expected soon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
House Built Of Porcelain.

An English inventor Is building a
house Of sheets of porcelain. pans.ed
and welded on a steel framework.
The walls, being non-porcus. would
not retain dirt or disease germs. No
matter how careless or dirty the pre.
vious tenant had been. a bucketful Of
water and some soap would make It
as sweet and clean as polished din.
aer plate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
)-iiys CHM Of Manhattan.

4 DziiysGhnp>c ct Manhattan.
ss,fhe question Of thief public inter
est is notawhether head walters call
themselves "dining-room superintend-
ehts" or by any other name, but rath-
er what effect such change will
have upon the amount of backsheesh
exacted from the h. Jlcss diner. Will
The tip increase as the square Of the
title?-New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

uI the question OF the presidency. It
is believed that the present acting
president, DR.. J H. Reynolds, who
has served so efficiently since the re-
tircment OF Judge TiLlman, will be
retained. No one else is being con-
sidered for the place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
Great Writer'S Idea.

!. "There Is an idea abroad among
moral people that they should make
their neighbors good. One person
have to make good: myself. But my
duty to my neighbor Is much more
nearly expressed by saying that !
have to make him happy II ] may
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
~ INE BLUFF
- ROGRESS
ROsPERITY
, ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Prosecuting Attorney.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nouhce L. 6. Parham as a candidate
for prosecuting attorney OF the Elev-
enth Judicial District, to fill out an
uneXpired term his candidacy being
subject to the action OF the Democrats
ic party at the special primary cleo
tion to be held in the eleventh Judi
e1al District on June q, 1913.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
---O%O-

No person need hesitate to take
Foley Kidney Pills. ON the ground that
they know not what is in them. Foley
d Co., guarantee them to be pure
curatiev medicine, specially prepared
Tor kidney and bladers ailments and
irregularities Ntsas contain
habit forming drugs. Try them
Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
SCIENTIFIC CITY BUILDING.


City builders, men interested in the
advancement and development of the
cities in which they live, hold proper
ty and are interested, are realizing tie
necessity of having in charge of the
city planning department men who
are trained for the work, says the
Texarkana -Four States Press.
With this object in view a course of
study for commercial secretaries has
been arranged by the Harvard Uni
versity. The course will cover two
full years and will be open to grad
yates only, and students may enter
this fall. The course is set forth in
sufficient detail to show it's value. The
first years work will include bust
ness law, accounting, commercial Or
ganization, business statistics, work
and methods of trade bodies, munich
pal government, railroad organiza-
ton, and investments. Five full
courses are to be selected from this
under the direction of the deans Of
flee.
The work for the second year will
include problems in trade body man-
agement, business policy, corporation
finance, the railroad and the shipper
commercial organizations, foreign
trade, European trade, South Ameri-
can trade
The various forms of activity in
which chambers of commerce and 9TH
or commercial organizations engage
are examined in the light of actual
experience of some of the more pro-
gressive organizations. and the sub
jects covered will include practically
every phase of commercial organiza-
ton work that will likely come before
the bodies, such as methods to be
followed in securing new industries,
methods for lettering existing indus
trial conditions, railway rate activi-
ties, etc.
The result of this work can not but
he satisfactory, for it is a recognized
fact that men to be successful in any
work must be trained. Practically all
| men who are doing commercial sec
retaries' work today are men who
have had no training other than that
gathered by actual experience. 1t is
| is no
err and this is probably true, in many
cases. But in the case of work OF this
nature the training probably costs toe
much, and the years in which the
commercial secretary is gaining his
experience is costing the city for
which he is at work too much.
| After trained men are placed i'll
charge to direct the work, committees
should be appointed by him to assist
i'll carrying out the work as outlined.
Let a committee OF four or five pro-
gressive citizens be appointed to take
care OF the various propositions that
will come before the body A public
| buildings committee, factory com
mittee, a street and public property
committee, etc, until every phase OF
the work is covered, in this manner
results will be obtained.
City building, like any other bust
ness must be properly handled, and
1t is really big business. and in the
| course of few years time trained
men will be found at the head of all
commercial organizations, and they
will have to assist them in their work
bodies of representative business men,
! and an era of development will begin
such as has never been known before.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

The Baseball Trust is to be inves-
tisated by The House of Representa-
tives. Doubtless the legislators will
make big hit if they succeed in
their undertaking.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07
OI.O-

The newspaper men and cartoonis :
Will have plenty to do in Washington
now. United States Senator j. Ham
Lewis, of Illinois, has separated him
SELF from his pink whiskers,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

Join The
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITIES
Select. Personally Conducted
!pecal Train Excur,ion
the Void FamoxS
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK!
II leaves For, Worth
July 4th.. Via
FORT WORTH { DENVER CITY RY.
and represents the Greatest
Scenic and ieal,h Renewing
trip in Amencal
Total necessary expense,
including Railway Fares,
Sleeper Accommodation.
Meals. Lodging. Sssins aud Cuiaea
ranges from ST 10. 10 $40.
depending upon the
Railway fares applying
from the various points.
For full particulars write
Frank Reedy. MsnaN-.
Care S. NJ. T.. Dallas, Texaa
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

Orleans during the early part of 1911
while her husband was stationed on
the Texas border She admitted hay
ing been frequently in the majors
company. but denied specific charges
made by her husband. Judge Graham,
who is trying the case, and a num-
Der OF mutual friends of the couple
have endeavored to bring about a re-
cancellation for the sake of their beau
tiful daughter, Charlotte. Mrs. Mer-
rlam declared she was willing to
start all over again, but the captain
said he could never bring himself to
live with her again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

At last Pine Bluff is 10 have a
United Charities. The Graphic has
repeatedly urged the organiza ion Of
q central charitable body in this city
and that it will be a success is At
foregone conclusion, The or
ganization will include represent
tative of every religious body and
charitable society in Pine Bluff. /,
will Systematically bestow charity and
"fakirs' will find Pine Bluff an I'M
profitable town in the future.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-06-07

Real bargains in Hat. this week at
the Adanell Millinery Co. 5-4 I'm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08
DEMOCRATS ARE
PREPARING FOR
LIVELY SESSION
PROGRESSIVES BUSY NOW
Are Assured Of Places on
Committees

Washington, D. c., April PLANS
for strenuous legislative campaigning
during the coming session of Congress
were outlined today by the new orgaL-
i1ation of the Progressive party in the
House. The fifteen Progressive mem,
bers spent the day in a series of con
ferences to perfect plans.
Recognition of the new party in the
House was assured this afternoon
when Majority Leader Underwood, in
consultation with Representative Muir
dock, and limbaugh and Stephens.
the Progressives on committee agreed
to allot the new party its proportion of
committee places.
Mr.. Underwood said he would give
the Progressives places on at least two
important committees. Ways AMI
Means and Rules. The Progressives
were jubliant over this decision.
From the fall of Speaker Clark's
gayel today the Progressiyes intend to
get into the legislative struggle ag-
gresively. The Progressive Rules
Committee labored today over a draft
of proposed rules for the House,
which they expect to offer as a substi-
tute for the rules brought in by the
Democrats.
The Progressive rules will include
number of revolutionary changes, no.
ably a provision for roll call votes
during the consideration of bills in
formally, in committee of the whole
House. A number of provisions to ia
cilitate the calling up of bills brom
committees also will be included.
The Progressive party fight in the
House may start before the first roll
call of members-elect is completed
The Progressives contemplate a yigor-
Gus fight to unseat H. DIN Young,
member from the Twelfth district ii
Michigan in favor of William H. M
Donald, the Progressive who opposed
him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08

The writings of Paul are rich in mis-
sionary material Paul was himself a
foreign missionary, and his letters are
addressed to mission churches. He
thought himself at first a missionary to
his own people, but providential lead
ings caused him to turn to the Gentiles
He believed in worldwide gospel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08
EDUCATORS OF STATE
TO MEET IN ATLANTA
Meeting This Week an I'm.
pOrtdDt One

Atlanta, April THE educational
forces of the entire state will meet
IT. Atlanta the latter part of this
month The week of April % will open
with meeting of the college faculti rs
of the state, followed on April 20 Dy
the annual convention of the county
school officials association, which will
be attended by approximately 500
county superintendent and members
of county school boards.
This gathering, lasting from April
90 to May i, will be followed imme-
diately by the annual convention of the
Georgia Teachers association, upon
which there will be an attendance "
approximately 1000 teachers from all
parts of the state.
A number of noted educators from
different sections of the country have
been invited to come here and address
the gatherings and one feature of the
week will be the address on April 30
of p. p Claxton, United States COM
missioner of education.
The three simultaneous educational
GATHERINGS have been arranged by A
G. Miller, of Waycross, president of the
Georgia Teachers association. and N
L Britain, state superintendent of
schools.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08
A VALUABLE SUGGESTION
Important To Everyone.

1t is now conceded by physicians
that the kidneys should have more at
tention as they control the other or
gans to a remarkable degree and dc
a tremendous amount of work in re-
moving the poisons and waste matter
from the system by filtering the blood
During the winter months especially
when We live an indoor life, the kid
neys should receive some assistance
when needed as we take less exercise,
drink less water and often eat more
rich, heavy food, thereby forcing the
kidneys to do more work than Nature
intended. Evidence CT kidney trouble
such as lame back, inability to hold
urine, smarting or burning, brickdust
or sediment, sallow complexion, rheu-
matism, may be weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately 10
avoid more serious trouble.
An herbal medicine containing no
minerals or opiates has the most heal
ing influence. An ideal herbal COM
pound that has had most success as
a kidney and bladder remedy is Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp Root.
You may receive sample bottle 3f
Swamp-Root by mail, absolutely free
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton
n. Y, and mention the Americas
Times Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08
COLUMBUS WOULD PENSION
VETERAN SCHOOL TEACHER
Special Legislator on Subject Is
Sought.

Columbus, Ga, April THE board
oil education has petitioned Council to
have the Legislature so amend the
charter of the City OF Columbus as TO
authorize the board to pension school
teachers who have served as long as
twenty-five years. Not long ago an
enabling act was passed under which
the city can pension veteran policemen
and fremen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08

There are thousands of men and wo-
men in the Catholic church who have
turned away from Roman Catholicism,
heart-sick. They are reaching out az
ter something, the scarcely know what,
ready to accept almost anything new
that presents itself Is not all this a
Call for Protestant Christianity 10
supply them with Bibles and with mis-
sionaries who can point them to the
source of light and peace?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08
Ia Ms Anne PilIsbury.l

The bearing of Christianity upon
the present well being of men, quite
aside from their future salvation, Is
so apparent that it IS strange that any
body should fail to see it. And the
notion that a teacher or a missionary
physician should be less efficient be-
cause he accepts as true the doctrine
Of Chris:'s divinity is grotesque, The
fact rather is that a fine enthusiasm
for the great fundamental doctrines Of
our religion has been the handspring
of the church's missionary endeavo~
all the centuries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08

Mrs. Knicker-Did your husband
take you to the ball game?
Mrs Bocker-Yes, and | wonder why
| can't ever make him talk to the
cook Ike he does to the umpire.-New
York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-08

A union college for women will br
established at Marking. China, to oe
managed by the Methodist Episcopal
church, the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, and Southern Presbyta-
rians.