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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
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 WALKS IN MID AK
REM ARK ABLE PERFORM t\(E IS GIVEN NIGHTLY IN FRONT OF
 THE HOTEL JEFFERSON.
Crowd Saw the stunt Last Night and Same Act Was Given Three
 Successive Evenings.

We all know why the chicken crosses the road, but the question that agitates the minds of several of the guests at the Hotel Jefferson, ]. w. Allen, and several customers of the Jefferson Bar. is what causes the rat to walk the wire
 If you should happen to glance up promptly at s o'clock in the evening and see a large grey rat doing tight wire walking stunt fifty feet in midair, what would you think?
 We'll. this is the sight that has greeted several the past three nights at o'clock in front of the Hotel Jeff ferson. Just as the clock in the tower of the Court House strikes the hour of eight MT. Rat starts his perilous, death-defying, hair-rasing journey from the hotel building to the Snyder building just opposite, on small cable stretched across the street between these buildings.
 MT. Allen and others have watched him make the trip for three success i've evenings now aud declare that promptly at s o'clock the rat makes the trip. It is Mr. Aliens belief that his ratship dimes at the Jefferson and has his sleeping quarters ia the Snyder building. Others believe that the rodent is taking a business course in the commercial school situated in the building and is on his way to school, and others are prone to the belief that Sir Rat is devotee of the opium pipe and is ill search of the outfit which Chief Stewart gathered during the raid of week ago.
 Be these surmises as they may, it is a fact that for three evenings now at the hour named, the rat makes the trip across the street on the Wire cable, and no doubt crowd will be present this evening to witness the performance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
FCTRALL TALKS UNIVERSITY.

Little Rock, Aug S.-President Jno. C. Futrall. of the University of Ark ansas, was in Little Rock Thursday aft ernoon, filled to the brm with enthu siaSm in regard to the prospects for a big year a tthe University. Pres. Futrall has been making a tour of the state, speaking at different gatherings particsularly those of the farmers. He is explaining to them the nature of the University courses, especially the short courses. and how the state school is working hand in hand with the farmer
 Pres. Futrall expects the attend ance this year to show a healthy per centage over that of last. as inquiries arc being made every day and the aplications for rooms are much heav- fer than they have ever been before at this time of the year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
TO SELL INTERURBAN STOCK

Little Rock, Aug S-L. Garrett promoter of the Little Rock and Hot Springs Interurban railroad, called at the Blue Sky department of the State Auditors office Thursday after noon and secured blanks upon which to prepare statement, preparatory to requesting permit to sell stock il: Arkansas. As this is worthy Ark ansas enterprise, it is not thought there will be a delay in granting the permit, once it is applied for.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
PARDON PETITIONS

Little Rock, Aug. S.-Two days Gov Geo. w. Hays went smoothly through with the duties of his office before being petitioned for pardon. His first petition was received Friday, and it promptly went on the file, with the several hundred applications which were left behind by Gov. J. M. Futrell. Gov. Hays does not say that he will not grant pardons but he does say they will not be numerous, and he will be as careful in his inquiries concerning the petitions, as was his predecessor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
ARKANSAS MAN
 INSANE IN CANADA
May Be Brought Back to Little Rock
 and Placed in State Hospital.

Little Rock, Aug. S.-As an interna- tional proposition, Greene county citizen, now ill Canada, has the center of the stage Canada wants deliver him to the Arkansas authorit- ies, but it is question if Arkansas can receive him.
 Two years ago young man from Greene county went to Canada and soon afterwards became violently in sane. He was removed to the hospi- tai for the treatment of insane, in Montreal. It was later learned that he was an American citizen, and 8 resident of Arkansas. The author- ties then began a search for his peo- pie, and found a brother in the Ar kansas asylum, and that his mother had recently died there.
 The matter was placed before At torney General w. l.. Moose, who states that the man, not having been naturalized, is still a citizen of Ar kansas. The Canadian authorities offer to deliver the man in Little Rock, but how to get him into the state hospital is a question. Attor ney General Moose has written to the county judge of Greene county, ask ing if he will issue certificate for the man, by which he may be ad- mitted to the institution. If he does this all is plain sailing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09

YOU who require the best and purest medicine see that you get Foley's Honey and Tar Compound i1 preference to any other for all coughs, colds, croup, asthma, hoarse- ness, tickling throat and other throat and lung troubles. It is strictly high grade family medicine, and only approved drugs of first quality are used in it's manufacture. It gives the best results, and contains no opi- ates. SeaWell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
MRS. HAYS GOES HOME

Little Rock. Aug. S.-Mrs. G. w. Hays, who has been visiting Gov. Hays since the inauguration, will leave soon for'her home in Camden. Gov Hays will not move his family to Little Rock until cool weather, pre- fering Camden during the heated months. Gov Hays has two sons whom he expects to place in the Little Rock schools this fall, but until it is time for the opening of schools, he will permit them to run wild over Ouachita county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
INITIAL SMOKER TO
 BE GIVEN FRIDAY
entertainment Committee of Young Mems Progressive Business League
 Making Arrangements.


 The initial smoker to be given by 'he Young Mems Progressive Busi- ness League will take place Friday evening, August 15, at the Hotel Jeff ierson This was decided on yester- uay by the entertainment committee o mat organization. when a meeting "as held to discuss it. The entire enpership of the League is to be in- yited to attend.
 ue entertainment committee which as .ne smoker in charge is compos-
 - rred T.. Fucker. chairman; A. u u'iand, Ben Feinberg, Frank P. n' w. Latson. c. M. Nichol, John
 0'oom and HenryYP. Jordan. ss,.r .r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles. removing gra- vel. cures diabetes. weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu- larities of the Kidneys and bladder of both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bottle is two months treat ment. and seldom fails to perfect . cure. Send for testimonials from this and other states. E. w. Hall, 2S20 Olive street. St. Louis. Mo. Sold by druggista. 10-12 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
GEN. HAYNES RECOvERs

Little Rock, Aug. 8.-Major Gener- al w. H. Haynes, the Father of the Arkansas National Guard. and who has worked zealously for many years in it's interests, is again able to be on the streets of Little Rock after a ser ious illness lasting for nearly a year. Major General Hasnes takes daily walks for two blocks on Main street, and says he will be in condition to return to the service about the time the Guard has it's formal encampment
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
The leading paint stores of

The leading paint stores of the county boast of their success with s. w. P. Products: while we are still small. we boast of the same products Why? Because they have always stood the test in all climates and re- gions. Quality is the foundation of success in all branches and s. w. F. means that. Claud Clegg & Co. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
GlN AT STAR CITY

Star City. Aug. S.-Contractor w. A. Echols of this place is now building. for the firm of Grumbles X Thomas. a modern up-to-date gin plant. near the depot and the firm will be ready to begin ginning this fall
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
\. q. |. w. IN GOOD z
 SHAPE IN ARKANSAS

The members of sthe finance; con- ni!tdel and the board qf' ' directors of the Ancient Order of United Work men Lodge of the State of Arkansas have just finished a three days ses- sion in Little Rock for the purpose of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09

s1We nave two car. loads of gas stoves and 'radges.' Garland and Quick Meal makes.-These stoves we have handled for year sand are the best money can buy. Fox Bros. Hardwara % 6-5 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09

.n e'tol5 Jewel Gas nanges, save N s ana fuel. Sold by CLEvELANfJ
 SAi fHHWS HARDWARE co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09

which will take place in Little Rock this year about the last of September.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09

Memphis Mobile, rain. Chattanooga 2, Birmingham i. Montgomery z. New Orleans 4. Nashville ,, Atlanta f.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09

Batteries, Mcconnell, Fisher, Cald- well and Gossett; Hamilton, Alexan- der and McAllister.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-09
STATE NEWS
HOT WINDS HURT CROPS

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-24

New Line Just Received

Concords and Democrats. Also
some good secondhand Concords.
One secondhand surrey; one sec
ond-hand, two seated blackboard,
canopy top; two or three cheap
wagons; one exptess wagon-all
at a bargain.
Single driving harnesses of
every description, S11.00 to 5000
No. 2Ol brass trimmed harness,
first quality, $500.
Three sets secondhand team
harnesses $1s, $500 and $3.50.
Full line of stable blankets and
saddlery goods.
Auto robes and auto rugs.
| am still in the second hand
business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-24
ASSEMBLY FEATURES
In the Five Days Devoted to the Clos
ing of Good Wits Industrial Year

The Good viii Assemblies which
were discontinued for six years and
which were resumed with such excel
lent results last year in the Good Will
Pines will not be held there this year
az planned This change is made be-
cause upon investigation. shortly af-
ter the ice had left the Kennebee
River. il was decided that the plan
of holding assemblies longer tn re
would not be practicable.
It is the purpose of the association
now to devote five days TO tie clos
ing of the industrial year, beginning
July q. and these days will have
some of the features Of the Assemblies
OF the past.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-24
Use Big 10 Flour

Money can't buy a better flour
Milled from the choicest hard wheat
that grows. and in the cleanest mill in
the world. 1t is 100 per cent pure.
Milled by Wabasha Roller Mill Co.
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are fussy about what you eat.
Are you Wise g? OF course you
think you are. Prove 1t.
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t-Daily except Saturdays
t-Daily except Sundays
|-Daily, Sundays included.
s-Sunday only.
f-Stop on signal or on notice 10 Conductor
g-Stops to leave passengers from points
west of Deadwater and to tax passen gers for
Lake Moxie and points east.
H. D. WALDRoN, Gen. Passenger Agt.,
GEORGE L. HOBBS, General Manager.
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Trains leave Skowhegan as follows: 4 As and
800 a. M, for all points west: also to Dover
Foxcroft, Bangor and way stations 1l.JO a. IN.
for Wateryille. Oakland, Bingham, lewiston
Augusta, Gardner, brunswick, Portland and
Boston, Dexter Dover and Foxcroft, Green
Vile, Bangor, Aroostook and washington
Co., st. John and Halifax. $40 p. m. for
Watervilie. enabling passengers to take after
press and night Pullman for Portland and
Boston-4.l0 p m, Sundays only, TO Water
Vile, connecting for Portland, Boston and
New York.
Arrivals :--7.i7 a M, from Watervllle daily
except Sundays-.0.G a. m. Passenger from
Portland, Oakland, Waterville, Augusta and
Bangor-4.O and {. ID p. M, from all points,
and at 1870 a. m. Sundays only
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Shipping tags, envelopes and letter
heads printed at the Independent
Reporter Office, Skowhegan.
Send this paper to friend for
three months. Twenty-Five cents,
stamps or coin.
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A few 1912 Promo Cameras al
Sampson & Azores. Never been
used. New models now out and these
will be sacrificed.
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Lots of news in Everybody's Column.
Be sure to read it every week.
Send JOB PRINTING to the In
dependent-Reporter Office, Skowhegan
Prompt service and perfect work.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
MOVING VAN men
PUTUP BIG "HOLLER'
Threaten to Suspend Business
Unless Permitted TO Make
Charge on Hourly Basis

Moving van companies threaten to
suspend operations unless the coun-
Gil re-enacts the ordinance allowing
the companies to charge by the hour
for moving furniture. The ordinance
was amended by the council, Tuesday
night.
AID Sherman Littlefeld, chairman
Of the council committee on ordi-
nances, received the ultimatum from
the movers, Wednesday morning.
That threat doesn't worry me a
bit" the alderman told his informant.
III the moving van concerns think
they can bully me into reconsidering
their ordinance, they are mistaken.
They think that because this il the
best season Of the year for house
hunting, they can hold us I'D with q
threat like that. 1t will be their loss
II they refuse to move furniture at the
old rate. The alderman can stand
the strain longer than the moving van
companies. People intending to move
furniture need not be worried by the
threat, because the council Is not 20
ing to allow these concerns to play a
hold-up game"
An attorney, employed by q moving
van company, spent the morning in
the city clerks office, trying to find q
technically In the council proceed.
ings on which he could demand q re.
consideration OF the councils action
In amending the ordinance
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
DEMOCRATS WILL
STAND OR FALL
With new BILL
Such Is Decision of Wilson
Followers in the
Senate
CAUCUS WILL SMOOTH
OUT ALL WRINKLES
Pledges To BE Secured as Soon
as Measure Leaves
House

WASHINGTON. April 23.-Staking
their political fortunes on their 10y
atty to President Wilson and his tar
IN measure. the Democrats in the SEN
ate were today prepared to pass the
Wilson Underwood tarin bill % II
comes from the house. Notice Of this
was given when the majority In tho
finance committee yesterday natly 70
fused hearings on the schedules,
though 1t gave Senator La Toilette the
service OF an expert In order that he
might prepare an analysis of items to
which he will offer amendments on
the floor.
As the senate majority leaders
viewed the situation today. the party
must stand or fall by the bill ap-
proved by the president and the party
majority In tho mouse. They are con-
f1dent that they can bring all but two
or three members Of their delegation
In the senate to approve the bill in
caucus. The exceptions are Senators
Thornton and Ransdell. OF Louisiana,
who will tight against free sugar 10
the bitter end. and possibly western
senator who opposes free WOOL
When the house sends the bill to
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
JAMES |. CEDDES
GIVEN fine BOOST
Gas Company Auditor Becomes
President of Big Concern
in Springfield, Ohio

James l. Geddes, treasurer and
auditor Of the Detroit City Gas Co.,
has been appointed president Of the
Kelly.Springfeld Motor Truck Co, of
Springfield, o.
This Is handsome recognition or
Mr. Geddes' ability and IA years OF
splendid service with the gas COM
pany. The appointment, though in a
different line Of work, comes through
Emerson Mcmillan, chairman of the
board Of the American Light & Trac-
ton Co., and who, with the firm OF
Emerson Mcmillan & Co., bankers,
holds a controlling interest In the
Kelly-Springfield concern. Speaking
OF the appointment, Mr.. Mcmillan
said: I'VE are sorry to take Mr.
Geddes from Detroit, where he has
filled his position with such credit,
but we feel that he we'll deserves a
larger place which Is more in keep
ing with his abilities"
For q number Of years, Mr.. Geddes
was with the Grand Trunk railroad In
Port Huron. Detroit and Montreal. He
became connected with the Detroit
City Gas Co., in 1899, was appointed
auditor In 1904. and succeeded w.
O'Brien as treasurer, In January,
1912.
On leaving the gas company. Mr.
Geddes was presented with hand
some solitaire diamond ring by the OF
ficers and employees.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
GOVERNOR PLEADS
WITH STRIKERS
West Virginia Executives Pro.
pOsal Already Accepted
by Operators

CHARLESTOWN. w. Va. April rs.
Delegates from the Cabin and Paint
Creek coal mining districts, where a
strike has been on for year. recon
vened today TO continue consideration
OF Governor Hatfeld's proposal for Il
settlement which has already been
accepted by the operators.
The governor. late yesterday. adj
dressed the miners convention on the
proposal He said:
II want you to accept this proposal
] have made, and when you do so
intend to use all the power OF my
once In enforcing compliance with the
provisions by both the operators and
miners"
A decision IL expected to be reached
by the GO delegates today.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
BRYAN GETS HELP
FOR PEACE PLAN
Purchase of Foreign Embassies
Favored by Senate For
eign Committee

WASHINGTON. April 23.-Approval
of the general features OF plan for
securing worldwide peace through a
new system of judicial settlement OF
disputes. suggested by Secretary of
state Bryan, was given by the senate
committee on foreign relations at an
extended meeting with the secretary
OF state today. a.
Il go back to the state department,
said Bryan, after the conference,
with the assurance OF the commit.
tees support OF the general features
OF the plan. The details will be made
public after | have reported to the
president. Nothing that has been pub
lished gives an adequate idea OF the
proposal which has met with approval
of the senators.
The California-Japanese questions
was not touched upon In our discus.
sion. did recommend to the COM
mittee, however. the leasing and fur.
nishing OF embassies In foreign coun.
tries and the purchase Of embassies
as rapidly as practicable.
II have advocated the purchase OF
embassies abroad for more than nine
years
II was understood that the Bryan
plan contemplates investigation by u
commission OF disputes between ma.
tons, such commission to have a
years time for study OF problems.
During this time II Is provided that
neither nation may take any warlike
steps. The hope is that during a year
the temper of the disputants may be
melted and peace insured.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
MOTHER
HOUsEBOAT FOR


PORT HURON. Mich. April o.
Mrs. Rose Allan, pretty st. Louis
widow, has taken her two little daugh-
tiers from her former lover after as
thrilling and picturesque a chase as
YOU ever read I'm q novel. .r
She followed a houseboat from
Louisville to Paducah, KY, and from
there to ST. Louis. In the houseboat
were her daughters. with their legal
guardian. William Abar, who had got
ten possession OF the children while
posing as a single man and husband
to-be OF Mrs. Allan.
At ST. Louis Mrs. Allan backened
her face and, taking real Negro
woman along to do the talking, board
ed the boat and kidnapped one OF her
little girls. But the court made her
give the girl back for. while Mrs. Al.
Ian was In love with Abar. she had
given the girl into Abar's charge.
Then Abar. the girls and the house
boat left st. Louis. Part OF the way
1t travelled by water. II was repaint.
ed and made nameless SO the dis
tracted mother would have harder
time finding II and her daughters.
Still she followed, whether il went by
rail loaded on freight car or by
water.
AT Detroit she learned there was u
strange houseboat at Port Huron. and
Mrs. Allan came by the fastest steam
er. Again the houseboat had been
painted another color. but the mother
eyes were not fooled. She knew, A
lawyer and Judge who felt diner
emily than did the st. Louis Judge
gave Mrs. Allan legal paper restor-
Ing her daughters to her-if she could
get them.
Hiring a fast motor boat, the moth.
er and the sheriff went out into Lake
st. Clair hunting for the houseboat
that held her babies. At last they
found an unknown houseboat an.
chored of Strawberry island. Quickly
they boarded her-and the girls were
caught into the mother arms and
crushed to her breast.
Abar had gone hunting and was
away when the girls were removed
from the houseboat. He declared all
along that he had grown to love the
children as his own and that there
could be no healthier way for them
to grow up than aboard the house
boat drifting through northern wa
tiers In summer and under southern
skies by winter.
But they. the girls, love their moth.
er. and now they've started for ST.
Louis and their mammals home for
good and all time.
Mrs. Allan became acquainted with
Abar several years ago, He protested
great love for Lucille and Eta, little
bit of tots then. The mother and
Abar became engaged because" az
Mrs. Allan explained, .t"he seemed to
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
HAS WEIRD DEFENSE TO
BLIND WIFE'S CHARGE

DR.. Wladislaus Slominski, of No.
1882 Chene-st.. accused, by his blind
wife. OF deserving her and her three
children In Joliet, ILL.,, eight years ago,
was arraigned before Justice Jeffries,
Wednesday morning. on a charge OF
non-support, and the case was set for
trial, Saturday.
DR.. SlOminski has weird defense.
He declares he married his wife, 10
years ago, while he was on wha,
everyone supposed was his deathbed.
was only half-conscious, and par.
alyzed.
DR.. Slominski recently gained con.
siderable notoriety when he took
charge OF the financial affairs OF old
DR. Elizabeth Landau, midwife. who
was wealthy and recluse. Dr. Sion.
inski posed as a long missing nephew
OF the aged woman. who was In her
dotage when he arrived, and who &C.
cepted him as her nephew and guar.
dian. Relatives took up the case TO
have DR.. Slominski ousted as a fakir
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
JUDGE REILLY'S BODY
is LAID IN THE TOMB

st. Paul's cathedral was filed We'd
nesday afternoon with citizens repre-
senting every walk In Detroits pro-
fesslonal, business and social life to
pay last homage to Cornelius J. Reilly
whose death took place Monday fol-
lowing a long illness. The funeral
services were conducted by the Very
Rev. Dean Samuel s. Marquis and
Canon John McCarrol. The pail
bearers were the members OF the yes.
try OF the church. Former Judge
Reilly for many years, had been y
vestryman in St Paul's. Magnificent
floral tributes sent to the residence
testified TO the esteem in which Mr.
Reilly was held
The Detroit times., 1913-04-24
THINK SUFFRAGISTS
GOT TOO MANY VOTES

The Wayne county canvassing
board Is convinced. from returns ey.
amined. Wednesday. that errors were
made in the counting OF the suffrage
vote In a number OF precincts. In
districts where NAY foreigners live
IL was FOUND rhst the vote was strong.
ly in favor OF suffrage, and the mem
bers Of the board are satisfied that
the sentiment was anti-sufYrage. The
precincts where they think mistakes
occurred are as follows: Sixth pre-.
cinct OF Seventeenth ward, for SUI
frage, 454, against, 1876: ninth pre-.
cinct. Seventeenth ward. for suffrage
29l, against, rs; eighth precinct
Ninth ward. for suffrage. 1865, against
8. The canvassers think the figures
have been reversed.