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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
MANY WITNESS BEAUTIFUL
 PAGEANT OF THE E[KS

thcrn Presbyterian Assembly to son siderplans for a new church inVesti- gation of the white slave traffic. The Following resolutions. prepared by the bills and overtures committee. was presented to the conferences:
 "Believing that the time has come for the church to speak out upon the white slave traffic which God is lay ing upon the conscience of the nation the general assemblies of the PreSby- terian church of the United States orders the appointment of a special committee of nine to consider the en- ormous violation of the seventh com mandment and the churches duty to- ward the youth and family of the na- iion toward those whose foul inter- ests that corrupt and threaten the nations life. and toward that unfor- tUnate class our erring sisters for pAhom the heart of Christ bIed and whose souls his church cannot evade responsibility.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
Czar of Russia is Warmly W Welcomed by Emperor
 William and King George
MANY WITNESSED IT
Car Goes to Berlin tO Attend Wedding of Princess Victoria
 Louise.

Berlin May %. Welcomed to Ger many by Emperor William and King George, of England. the CHar of Rus sia arrived in Berlin today to attend the wedding of Princess Victoria d.uise and Prince Ernest August, of Cumberland. All immense throng surrounded the Anhalter railway sta tion and saw the Kasier and Car embrace furiously and exchange kiS- ses. A moment later King George of England greeted the Car with a si- milar Salutation.
 The Czar was not accompanied by the Czarine which proved a great dis appointment to the crowd. A troop of calyalry was drawn up and infan- try lined the streets, keeping the vast crowds in check. Kaiser Wilhelm and Car Nichols headed the process ion, King George ridding alone fol- lowing in another automobile.
 The party drove by way of Inter den Linden to the palace where the Russian ruler was warmly greeted by Empress Augusta Victoria, Queen Mary of England, Princess Victoria Louise, the bride-elect. the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland, and many ether members of royalty.
 The customary golice precaution looking to the safety of the Czar hav- ing been taken, the railroad station was surrounded by secret agents and they were scattered thickly through the crowds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
BAD EXLOS|ON AT FORT MOULTRIE Three Men Are Killed and Nine Injured When Three Inch Rifles Explode. CHARLESTON SHAKEN Nc Cause is Assigned for the Accident
 Flying Breecii Block Killed
 FriyateS.
CHARLESTON SHAKEN

Charleston. z. C.. May 22.-Three men were instantly killed and nine were badly injured tonight by the eX- plosOn of a three-inch rifle in Fort Moultrie in the harbor off this city. The explosion which occurred while a crew were engaged in night practice, blew off the breech block of the gun and almost annhilated the force that was working it.
 The roar of the explosion was dis tinctly heard throughout the city and the resulting shock made all the houses tremble Especially was this so along the battery. Charleston S most exclusive residential section. Thousands of persons rushed to this point thinking the entire force had been blown into the air
 A harbor tug was hurriedly pressed into service and laden with every available surgeon in the city and the resulting shock made all the houses tremble. Especially was this so along the battery Charleston most exclu- siye residential section. Thousands of persons rushed to this point thinking the entire force had been blown into the air.
 A harbor tug was hurriedly pressed into service and laden with every available surgeon in the city and driv- en at top speed to Fort Moultrie which is bare half mile from the water front On their arrival the par ty found that one of the three-inch rifles in minor battery had been completely destroyed.
 The flying breech block had in- stantly killed Privates Dalton, Christi erson and aXter, of the Coast Atillery Company manning the fort, and nine other privates have been severely in- iured by the explosion. No cause could be given for the accident.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
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l Pine Bluff has gone out of business Ifor two days to entertain the Arkan- Bas Elks. Nearly two thousand of them, accompanied by many ladies, game here Thursday morning to ac- cept the hospitality of their local hosts, the Pine Bluff Elks, and the ctizenry of this big Elk town are Fqual to the occasion. By nightfall his city, in the midst of its robe of Ghite and purple, was doing it's best to make the visitors comfortable and happy and judging from the hilarity Pnd merry making of the downtown Streets, where thousands gathered to witness the opening pageant-the grand dress parade, with it's industrial Fection as an added feature, it was Succeeding well.
 The Elks are masters of the situa- lon. They came early and will stay late. They began to arrive on spe- clal cars and special trains long be- F0re the breakfast hour and when the leeplng populace awoke they found ne streets already crowded with the Hello Bills, wearing uniforms of helr respective local lodges, some of Shlch were unique and others most gorgeous. Bands of music were play hg lively tunes and delegations, with treamers and emblems, paraded in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
MORRILITON LOSES
 ITS LIGHT PLANT

Morrilton, May 22.-The plant of the Morrillton Ligth and Power Com pany was totally destroyed by fire at 4:3O o'clock this morning. The company was capitalized at $20,000 and carried only $4,G00 insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown. The plant had shut down at midnight, and the fire was we'll advanced before it was discovered. Attorney General w. L. Moose was one of the principal stockholders.
 The city will be without light for about sixty days, and by that time the company hopes to have a tempo rary plant in operation.
 The Independent Gin, adjoining the plant. was also totally destroyed. The loss was about $500, insurance $3,- 5OO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
Grand Dress Parade Last Night One of Most Gorge
 ous in History.
PRIZES ARE AWARDED
Marching Clubs of EIks, Floats, Beau- tiiuI AutOs--PrOceSsiOn Three
 Miles Long. .

More than fifteen thousand people, streWn along the route of the parade, last night witnessed one of the most elaborate pageants ever presented in Pine Bluff
 It was the annual dress parade fea- tured every year at the convention of the Arkansas Ellls Association and it. was the best in the history of the state organization. Nothing was left undone. Nothing occurred to mar it. It was well handled Dy Grand Mar shal Trulock and his aides and when t was over there nothing but praise.
 The parade, nearly three miles long, offered many interesting and beauti- ful sights. The Elks in their march, ing clubs, the several bands, all ren- dering inspiring music, the beautiful ly decorated floats and automobiles and the industrial part of the parade, with it's wagons, trucks and ads on 1 wheels of every description. all went to make it a procession of unusual interest. Electricity played it's part, as it usually does in night parade, and some magnifieently illuminated i floats were shown, special mention being due the Pine Bluff Company 1 and the Pine City Electric Company for it's beautiful contribution to the pageant.
 For two hours before the appointed hour-S:30 o'clock-the crowds be- gan to gather on the downtown streets and along the thoroughfares in the residential districts, through which the parade was due to pass. When the Elks and floats began to assemble at their designated formation stations, the crowds increased and soon the line of march was black with an eag CT people.
 Finally the parade moved off-ex- actly on the time as Grand Marshal Trulock said it would-and then the shouts and cheers sounded and echo ed from block to block. It was in- deed beautiful turn out for the Elks. They marched like soldiers and not a break occurred in the line of any of the delegations. In streets almost as light as day the procession present. ed beautiful sight along West Sce- ond avenue and Main street, which had overhanging decorations of purple and white and national colors and emblems.
 i The floral features were gorgeous, some of the automobiles and especial ly that of the City Beautiful Club be- ing most beautiful. The McEwen Dry Goods Company float, another magnificent exhibit, captured the first prize however because it was really the most gorgeous and attrac- tive of the two and the judges consid- cred it the best decorated float in the procession. The Hot Springs Elks captured the first prize for the best
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
Opening Ceremonies.

The opening ceremonies were held at 2:3O o'clock at the Elks Theater. The baseball game between the Little Rock Elks had to be called off on ac- count of the bad condition Of the diamond at Forest Park. The theater was crowded with Elks, their ladies and many friends and several bands rendered music before the ceremonies were opened by Judge w. D. Jones, who acted as chairman and introduce ed the speakers in his usual happy manner
 The Apollo Choral gave four very delightful selections during the after noon and made quite a hit. They rendered "The Star Spangled Banner, as an opening number; ''The Cossack War Song," What Monkey Said to the Chimpanzee, "In Good Old Pine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
Nearly Two Thousand "Hel- To Bills" Are Attending Festivities Here. |0PENING CEREMONIES
 Mayor Bloom Welcomes Herd and Eloquent Responses Are Made -ParadeS Featured.
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TODAY'S PROGRAM

? 9::3O a. m. Business meeting of I Association at Elks Theater ! . 1O.30 a. m. Reception for ladies < at Shrine Temple. .s 12:0O m. Grand country barbe- i cue at Forest Park. < , 2::30 D. m. Field sports and con- < tests at Forest Park. All < t Elks eligible. < F 4.00 D. m Band concert. : E S.90 D. m. Mardi Gras parade. < Costumes will be furnished < Elks at building opposite < ElkS Home. <
 ID x. Grand rally of Elks and < friends. <
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23
BUSINESS AT STANDST|||
 ELKS ARE IN COMMAND

every direction. The cloudy weather kept none of them away and before 'ne day was well on the sun came out and those who had arrived bv that lllne were glad they had not taken fright at the antics of the weather man.
 The delegations came in separately OH speclals and were met at Union Station by the local Elks and bands and as each would arrive another pa- rade and reception would follow. All of the state officials are in attendance and number of distinguished men from over the state. are taking part in the festivities. Judge George w. Hays. candidate for governor and a promin- ent Elks, was among them and was met at Union Station by reception committee of Elks. He insisted on marching with the Elks in all parades and was given a big ovation every where he went When he responded to the address of welcome at the op- enlng ceremonies. he was vociferous- ly received. Mayor Charles E. Taylor and other prominent officials of Lit tie Rock arrived late in the afternoon and will aid the Little Rock Elks in the!r efforts to capture the 1914 con- yention.
 Never before in the history of Pine Bluff has there been so much fun and frolic as the Elks are creating. All day the Hello Bills went from place to place with their bands and sere- naded friends. Up until midnight last night-and for some time after the clock struck twelve the Elks were doing the town in grand style.
 They kidnapped the little negro in red uniform yesterday afternoon, dumped him into a little trash can, on. wheels, and wheeled him about town. with gang of the Best People on Earth following and a band of music playing. They created much amuse- ment. Finally the can overturned and the little black made his escape, but not until fifty Elks had chased him several blocks and became winded.
 The attractiveness of the uniforms I,ytl ln lp1n frnnrnpt ly commented upon. The Hot Springs delegation of nearly one hundred. which was awarded the first prize for making the best appearance in the dress parade wore well-fitting white flannel suits, with white shoes, pur- pie ties and socks and sailor hats with purple bands. The Pine Bluff Elks in their searsucker suits attract ed much attention and although Lit tie Rock made no effort to capture the best appearance award, they made up for their shortcoming in this line by attendance, nearly three hun dred being in line.
 All during the day automobiles were kept at the command of the vis- itors and the local committees worked constantly to see that every visitor was provided with lodging and had plenty to eat. At the Elks Club re- treatments were served throughout the day and will be served again to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23

The 5. IS. 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
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23

MT. and Mrs. w. A. Jackson, of Camden are in the city visiting re- latives and attending the Elks con- vention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23

50 different patterns of Brass Beds, guaranteed not to tarnish. Spec ial prices this week. Prices $14.75 to $125.OO. Kn0x-Walker. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-23

Miss Theola Simmons will return today from Belmont there she has been attending school
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
SEPTEMBER RAINFALL
A 20 YEARS RECORD

The first fifteen days of septem-
Der have established a new record Of
rainfall in Southeastern Oklahoma ac-
cordlng 20 figures given out--figures
which cover the September precipita-
tion for the past twenty years, and
showing although the month is but
half gone. 1.O2 inches more rain has
fallen in September, 1913, than in any
other full month of September during
the twenty-year period.
Here is the record: September,
1895, .O4; 1895, Ill; 1897, Al 1898.
3.11; 1899, .66; 1900, 4.79; 1901, 4.OS;
1902. SOL; 1903, 5.52; 1904, $50; 1905,
1.54; 1909. 2.55; 1907, 2.72; 1908, s.s5;
1909. 1.4O; 1910, 2.4s; 1911. s.74; 1912,
1.09; 1913, 9.S7.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

where the wild west" and bad man
stunts are Interesting OF pleasing. The
great majority of the people here are
for strict enforcement OF all law.
and stand for decency and order. We
are satisfied that such conditions will
be nearer realized under the new mar
shal and to this end he will have
the support of the majority Of the
people :
Saturday night, an officer whacked
a man over the head with six-shoot-
er for resisting arrest, but let him
get away on account Of his friends
ganging up around him and making
threats against the officer.
1t is pretty serious thing to inter-
fere with an officer who is trying to
do his duty and shooting off your
mouth is just as liable to get you
into trouble with law as If you inter-
fered physically. The better way is 10
leave the office alone, and IL you must
butt in. better help him than the other
fellow.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

twelve months old. Silver cup and
blue ribbon to prettiest baby. second
prettiest, baby set and red ribbon
third prettiest, white ribbon.
6;3O p. m,-Fair gates open, band
concert. amusements; no charge for
admission at night.
1880 p. m.--Old-Fashioned Spelling
Bee, forty years and over, all under
forty barred; first 50 and blue ribbon,
second red ribbon, third white ribbon.
Third Day-Thursday, Oct. 16
300 a. m.-Fair gates open, band
concert. amusements.
$3.50 a. m.--Judging and awarding of
premiums Of Rockaway Ring and
Fancy Turnouts.
9:45 a. m.--Tug-of-Wa between any
two schools in the county; So to win
ming school
1O:O0 a. m.-Fat Mans and Slim
Mans race, free to every man: first
blue ribbon, second red ribbon, third
white ribbon.
II a m.-Address by Hon. r. II.
Wilson, State Superintendent.
~ to dinner. Meals and lunches
may be purchased upon grounds
100 p. m.-Band concert, amuse-
ments.
1880 p. m.--Race No. 8. 2:4O pace,
half mile heats, two best in three;
first s5, second SO, third 81.
Race No. 10.-Jennet race, one
fourth mile dash; first So, second ST..
third white ribbon.
Race No. 11.-Free for all trot or
pace, one-half mile heats. two best in
three; first $5, second SO, third 50.
Race No. 12.-Running race. one
fourth mile dash; first So. second SO,
third 81.
Race No. 13.-Trot OF pace. two
year-olds, $50 purse; first $50, Sec
ond SIS, third IS. Five per cent en-
trance fee, with additional five per
cent from winner.
Race No. 14.-Trot or pace, hobbies
barred. $50 purse; first $50. second
SIS, third IS. Ten per cent entrance
fee; five to enter, three to start.
400 p. m.-Automobile race, four
cylinder cars; five miles, ten times
around; first $40, second S.. third
white ribbon.
AIS p. m.-Motorcycle race, free to
all, ten times around; first IS, sec
ond $3.50. third white ribbon.
4;S0 p m.-Football game between
first team of the Southeastern State
Normal and the Northeastern State
Normal Schools.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
Public Health Department
BY DIR. j. C. MAHR STATE COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH

tuberculosis is very expensive and
causes moro poverty than any other
disease. u frequently has a duration
OF several years and individuals af-
flicted, who are financially able,
change their residence hoping that a
new climate will effect a cure. Sew
eral years ago We knew of a very pros
porous business man. He was making
money very fast. His wife contracted
tuberculosis. She was sick with the
disease about three years; at the end
of that time he was a widower and a
bankrupt. II was not so much the
money spent on his wife's health as 1t
was the loss of time from his business
and the state of his mind during his
wife's illness that caused his bank
ruptcy. He has never been able to get
another start in life and he Is today
working on salary for another man.
His experience with this disease will
not differ materially from that OF
others.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Sam Lewis of Wade, a young man
of about twenty years, was adjudged
insance yesterday morning by the in
sanity board and was ordered commit
ted to the insance asylum at vinita,
where he will be taken Immediately.
The Lewis boy had been attending the
Holy Roller meetings which we're
being held near where he lived, and
became so worked up as result of
it that his mind was unbalanced and
he was violently insane. When brought
to Jail several men walked with him
to keep him quiet.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

shattering the bones in his right ar
The little Droke boy stated that I
pistol, 45-Colts, was in the bure
drawer, and that while he was !
stairs the little fellow must ha
/ found it and began to play with it, a
the gun was accidentally discharg
The pistol was found near the bo,
A peculiar feature was that the bo
nor the clothing were powder burn,
The little fellow was the son of n
and Mrs. W. w. Hendricks, and "
the Oldest of three children. Mr.. He
bricks is the proprietor of the po
office confectionery. and has lived
Caddo for about three years. The bt
ial Of the lad took place wednesd
afternoon.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Uncessful in the plea for immunity,
Will r. McBrine, former warrant clerk
to State Auditor Trapp and State Aud
itor Meyers, pleaded guilty in the Su-
perior Court of Oklahoma County 10
forgery of a 81 900 State warrant and
was sentenced to serve one year in
the States penintentiary.
Cases are pending against McBrine
in the District Court of Logan County,
involving other alleged spurious State
warrants, and where he made plea
for immunity based In testimony in
another case The case has not been
passed upon there. To-day. however.
McBrine did not press the immunity
claim. McBrine left Oklahoma in
April. 1911, and returned last Novem-
ber. During this time he travelled
over the United States and Europe.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Up to the present year. September,
1908, held the high record with s.s5
inches. but the first fifteen days Of the
present month, with s.s7. leads all
former years by 1902 inches. Most OF
the precipitation this year came be-
tween Monday September 8. and Mon
day. September is.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

tuberculosis. 1t should be combined
with rest. open air and feeding. If
there is a rise in temperature follow
ing its administration, the dose given
has been too large. You should con-
suit physician in regard to your con-
dition.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Homes-HaSe two fine pieces OF
Durant real estate to sell for cash at
a low figure. Reason for selling is
that have moved away from Durant
and want to cash in. Address Home,
care Durant. News. Durant, Okla. ws1
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
FAIR PROGRAM
NEARLY FINISHED
$1,000 PRIZE LIST, RACES, PUBLIC
WEDDING, BABY CONTEST, co.
SCHOOLS CONTEST, Ere.

The program for the third annual
Bryan County Fair, now complete,
save for what few changes may be
found necessary later. promises one Of
the best fair ever held in this section
of Oklahoma.
The program thus far arranged is
as follows:
First JaY Tuesday, October IA
soc a. M arade by Durant Band
from city to fair grounds, led by
mounted lolice, Mayor Foote, Fair Of
ficers. Directors and Departmental Su-
perintendents.
9:15 a. m.-Fair gates open, band
concert. opening of amusements.
11:O0 a. m.-Addresses of welcome
by Mayor Foote, Senator Mcintosh and
Representative w. A. Durant.
11:15 a. m.-Address by Hon. r. J..
Williams.
IL to Dinner Meals and lunches
may be purchased upon grounds.
100 p. m.-Band concert, amuse-
ments.
1880 p. m-Parade on race track Of
all live stock to be exhibited during
fair.
300 p. m. Race No. 1. 2:40 Trot,
half-mile heat, two best in three, first
$5; second SO; third 81.
Race No. 2. Mule race, half mile
dash; first SO, second 81.
Race No. g. Running race, one
quarter mile dash; first IS, second SO,
third 81.
Judging of saddle horses amy gait.
$3.50 D. m.-Band concert
400 p. m.-Shetland pony saddle
race, ponies under ~ hands; first ),
second IS
4:30 p. m.-Best exhibition driu OF
". c. ". team in Bryan county, free
tn all; first $40; second S..
$3.50 p. m.-Fair gates open, no
charge for admission at night Band
concert, dHuselneutS
$3.50 p. m.-Old Fiddlers' Contest,
free to all old fiddlers; first So, sec
ond 50. third 81.
Second Day-Wednesday, Oct Is
900 a. m.-Fair gates open. Band
concert, amusements.
$3.50 a. m.--Judging and awarding off
premiums on horses. mules, Jacks, ten-
netts, cattle and hogs.
$3.50 a. m.-Judging and awarding
of premiums culinary arts. flowers.
textile, domestic science.
1900 a. m.--Address.
1880 a. m.-Judging and awarding !
premiums in agricultural and LIVED
stock.
10 to Dinner. Meals and lunches
may be purchased upon grounds.
100 p. m.-Boys' bicycle race, IL tol
16 years; first 50 and blue ribbon
second red ribbon, third white ribbon
1880 p. m.-Band concerts, amuss
ments. bf
300 p. m.-Race No. s. Slow mule
slowest mule the winner in quartz sc
mile dash; first SO, second 81, thin
white ribbon.
Race No. 6.-Free for all trot
pace, five to enter. three to start
first $S5; second $40; third IS. Eli
trance fee IS.
Race No. Trimming. quarter mild
first IS, second SO. third 81.
Race No. S.--Cowboy pony rage,
quarter mile dash, five to enter. thri -"
to start; first IS, second SO. third dPs'
Bucking contest-$1O for the harI oo
est bucking horse. mule or bull; thrgn
or more to enter.
800 p. m.-Singing class conte4 10
Purse of $40 to the best singing cla1 40
in Bryan county. tei
400 d. m.-Baby contest; six 10