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face and committed the assault. He
 was captured and brought to Little Rock. Simms was taken back for a trial at special term of the court, Saturday, and on the way home made a confession of his guilt.
 After the conviction Prosecuting At torney Read telephoned Attorney General w. L. Moose as to the manner in which Simms should meet his death. As the crime was committed after June 13, when the law went in- to effect, he was advised to have the negro sentenced to electrocution. An appeal will hardly be taken in the case, due to the confession of the ne- gro's guilt.
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TEN NEW ENGINES
 FOR COTTON BELT
Monster Ten Wheel ,!Superheaters Will Be Put in Service Out of
 Pine Bluff Are Due Here i

The mechanical department of the Cotton Belt here and at Texarkana have received notification from the officers of the Baldwin locomotive works that the ten new engines or- dered by that company sometime ago will begin to arrive ill about ten days.
 The new engines are ten wheel su- perheaters and weigh 100 tons on the drivers and have been constructed by the Baldwin locomotive works under the direction of T. E. Adams, super intendent of motive power, of Pine Bluff, who has visited the Bald win plant several times during the past few months.
 Six of the new engines will be put in, service in Texas between Texar- kama and Tyler, and Mount Pleasant and Fort Worth, while the remaining four will be run on the fast passen- ger trains between TeXarkana and Pine Bluff and Pine Bluff and Mem- phis.
 The new engines are of the latest construction and built for speed, hav- ing large drivers and will be able to make any of the heavy grades along the line. V.
 It is rumored that in the near fu- ture number of new freight engines will be purchased as only about three years ago about twenty-five new freight engines were built by the Baldwin company and are now i1 service on the Cotton Belt.
 The Cotton Belt this year has spent much money improving their rolling '! stock, a number of new parlor cars.
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FIRST ELECTROCUTfON

Little Rock, Aug. 5.-The first elec- trocution in the Arkansas penitentiary under the new state law, will take place early in September, and Lee Simms, a Prairie county negro will have the honor of officially testing the home made apparatus of the Ark ansas institution.
 Simms was convicted in DeValls Bluff Monday afternoon on a charge ct criminally assaulting young white woman at Bisco, near DeValls Bluls. The negro went into the home of the young woman's father, and seeing her on bed, threw blanket over her
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LABOR DAY TO BE
 WE'LL ADVERTISED

The Central Trades Council an- nounces that it will pay for the print ing of boosting card" on the back of all envelopes of the various firms of the city, who desire this method of advertising the big Labor Day celebration. The only requirement. is that the merchants estimate the number of envelopes that will prob- ably be used during the month of August and send same to T. A. Will son, secretary of the Trades Council, who will see that they, are printed with the advertisement, after which the merchant may send for them. This will prove very effective method of calling attention to the fact that Pine Bluff is a Hive" city and that the Labor Day celebration is to be great success.
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MAY HEAD COMMISSION
Rumored Senator Robinson Win Lead Probers of Indian 'Reser.
 vatiors.

Washington, Aug. 5.-It is rumor- ed here today that Senator Joe T. Robinson of Arkansas, will not only be named as a member of the com mission of three senators and three congressman, to visit the various Indian reservations throughout the country, upon tour of investigation but also will be named as chairman of the commission, for which Con- gross recently made an appropriation of $5O,OOO to defray the expenses of the probe, which will be the most thorough ever attempted by Con- gross.
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Mrs. Lora Biggs, A ears old, wife of w. J. Biggs, died Monday after noon at the home of her sister. Mrs. George James, at Arkansas City. She was a resident of St. Louis and went to Arkansas City four weeks ago. She is survived by her husband, two sons, 'Bashaw Biggs, of St. Louis and Joe Biggs, of Arkansas City; one daugh- ter, Miss Josephine Biggs, of Arkan- sas City, and two sisters, Mrs. George James, of Arkansas City, and Mrs. Laura Tobias, of Washington, D. c.
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ELECTROCUTED FOR
 BROTHERS MURDER

Ossining, N. Y., Aug. 5.-Antho1y w. Grace was electrocuted at Sing Sing today as penalty for the mur- der of his brother, Jack, well known wrestler. Jack Grace's body was found hacked to pieces in the rooms of the Walden Social Club at Walden, N. Y., last September. Sus- picion at once attached to his bro- other, Anthony, who disappeared af- ter having suddenly married a widow at Walden. When arrested later An thony had in his possession much of his brothers personal property.
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RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN

Little Rock, Aug 5.-Adjutant Gen.
 eral B. w. Greene, who has served
 as the head of the Arkansas National Guard since the inauguration of Gov. G. w. Donaghey, and who presented his resignation to the Governor as soon as the legislature declined to make its usuaF appropriation for the maintenance of the Guard, has re. quested Gov. Futrell to permit its withdrawal, and the Governor com.
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A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, removing gra- vel. cures diabetes. Weak and lame backs, rheumatism. and all irregu- 'arities of the k'dneys and bladder If both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist. will be sent by mail on receipt of s1.O0. One small bottle is two months treat ment, and seldom fails to perfect . cure. Send for testimonials from this and other states. B. w. Hall, 2S2O' Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. Sold ny druggists. l0-12 If
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"Tales of Honey and Tar" From West
 and East

Wm. Lee, Paskenta, Calif., says: "It gives universal satisfaction and I use only Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound for my children" B. c. Rhodes, Middleton, Ga.,s writes, T had racking lagrippe cough and finally got relief taking Foley's Honey and Tar Compound" Use no other in your family and refuse substitutes. SeaWells Pharmacy.
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Mothers! Have, Your Children Worm

Are they feverish, restless, nervous, irritable, dizzy er~ constiAated? Do they continually pick their nose or grind their teeth? Have they cramp- ing pains, irregular and ravenous ap- petite? These are all signs of worms. Worms not only cause your child suffering, but stunt it's mind and growth. Give "Kickapoo Worm Kill err at once It kills and removes the worms, improves your child's appetite, regulates stomach, liver and bowels. The symptoms disappear and your child is made happy and healthy, as nature intended. All druggists or by mail. 25c
 KICK APOO INDIAS MEDICINE co. Philadelphia. Pa. st. Louis. Mo.
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-Sometimes the symptoms of kid lHey and bladder trouble are so plain no noe can mistake them. Backache, weak and lame back with soreness over the kidneys, sharp pains, rheu- matism, dull headache, and disturb ed sleep, are all indications of a trouble that Foley Kidney Pills will relieve quickly and permanently. Try them. Seawell's Pharmacy.
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AGENT RESIGNS
Successor Selected to A. C. BrOadwa!
 Cotton Belt Detective.

Jonesboro, Aug. 5.-A. c. Broadway of this city, who has been for num- Der of years the special agent or de- tective for the Cotton Belt, resigned his position and will be succeeded by man named Deering. Mr. Broad way announces today that he will at an early date engage in business for himself.
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TO HAVE COUNTY FAIR

Stuttgart, Aug. 5-stuttgart will have a county fair on October IS. This was decided at meeting of the board of directors held recently. Plans for making the fair great success will be discussed tonight.
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SECOND~eATTEMPT TO ROB BANK

walnut Ridge, Aug 5.-A second at leH.pt was made last night to rob the Bank of Portia. Entrance was ef- fected through window and the building was ransacked but no at tempt was made to blow the safe. The bank was entered July and an attempt was made to blow the safe.
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Antoine Deloria, Ga

Postmaster Antoine Deloria, Gar dner, Mich, speaks for the guidance of those troubled with kidney and bladder irregularities, and says: From my own experience I can recommend Foley Kidney Pills. My father also was cured of kidney di- sease, and many neighbors were cur ed by Foley Kidney Pills.' Seawells Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-06

dining cars, coaches aud chair cars having recently been put il service, and at present the work is progress ing rapidly on the new S60,0O0 round house and shops in Texarkana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-08-06

Don't overlook the fact that you can buy Refrigerator now at big reduction in price from CLEVELAND MATTHEWS HARDWARE co. If
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Minister Praises This Laxative

-HIHISttI IHISCS I1IS IHNHCIVc
 Rev. H. Stubenvoll of Allison, Ia. in praising Dr. Kings New Life Pills for constipation, writes: 'Dr. Kings New Life Pills are such perfect pills no home should be without them" No better regulator for the. liver and bow els. Every pill guaranteed. Try them. Price 25c at all druggists.
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RELIEVES PAIN AND HEALS
 AT THE SAME TIME.
Tie Wonderful, Old Reliable Dr. Porter's -An.iseptic Healing Oil. An Antiseptic Surgical Dressing discovered by an OldK.R R. Surgeon. Prevents Blood
 Poisoning.

Thousands of families know it already, and a trial will convince you that DR. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL is the most wonderful remedy ever discovered for Wounds, Burns, Old Sores, Ulcers, Carbuncles, Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Throat, Skin or Scalp Diseases and all wounds and external diseases whether slight or serious. Continually people are finding new uses for this famous old remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean it. 25c, soc, $1O0
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REDUCED RATES.

The Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain presents the following for your infor- nation. Tickets on sale daily until September 30. Final return limit October S1st. Liberal stop-over pri- YilegeS
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QUININE AND IRoN-TuE MOST EFFECTuAL GENERAL TONIC i
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic Combines both in Tasteless form. The Ouinine drives out Malaria and the Iron builds up the System. For Adults ana
 Children.

You know what you are taking when you take GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, recognized for 50 years through out the South as the standard Malaria, Chill and Fever Remedy and General Strengthening Tonic. 1t is as strong as the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not taste the bitter because the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth but do dis solve readily in the acids of the stomach. Guaranteed by your Druggist. We mean it. soc.
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PROMO
 Cold
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
MRS, LORA BIGGS

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NRs. Af1ANDA Thrown,
WHO IDENTITIES NUT ILArED CURRENCY

Texas Bankers Record, has written a
digest of the Texas banking laws and is
considered an authority on that subject
Miss Annie L. Kenny knows all about
leases of Indian lands and passes on law
points connected with them in an off
hand manner, just the ordinary wOm-
an would say. Half cup of sugar and
one egg: beat WELL The business posi-
tons occupied by capable and efficient
women are too numerous to mention in
detail, although many of them are we'll
worth notice. Two very successful adj
vertising managers are Mrs. Ida Clark
and Miss Allyne F. Scheerer, both of New
York city.
Among the 200 names of the members
of the press gallery in Washington there
is but single woman, Mrs. George F.
Richards, who represents three New Eng
land papers. Mrs. Charles r. Miller of
Baltimore probably has the distinction of
She went to Melilla during the Moroccan
war with Spain in 1868. and was actually
on the firing line with 10000 troops. For
days and days Mrs. Miller heard the
booming of big guns and saw the dead
and dying on every side.
- Each year we hear of more women
who are entering occupations which
demand daring GOODNESS of nerve
that is nothing short Of marvellous.
Mrs. Alice Stebbins Wells of Los An
geles is the pioneer policeWOman of
America. Her success has led to the
appointment of fairly large number
of others all over the United States
Mrs. Isabella Goodwin. who is bona
department. was largely responsible for
the capture of the principals in the
famous twenty five thousand dollar
taxicab robbery. Not long ago women
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average one guest each four minutes dur
ing meal hours. She makes the round
trip of 11S miles each day. and since as
Stunning charge of the dining car has
travelled approximately 10000 miles. The
experience Of the young woman in hand
ling the travelling public has been novel.
She has had numerous offers of positions
in hotels. cafes and Offices, but has pre-
ferred to remain in railroad service be-
cause of the fascination of the work.
which she enjoys.
81 am fond of railroad work on the
road" said Miss Benton recently, land
am ambitious to build up the service and
patronage whenever possible. My life on
the car is extremely interesting, for there
is much to be observed about the pecu-
liarities of human nature when one is in
contact with the travelling public. There
is also a chance to learn much about
railway operation and the organization
behind the scenes which makes the Amer
lean train service possible. / feel that
my experience has been an education in
itself and I couldn't be induced to return
to a less active occupation
Miss Kate Gleason, daughter of the pro-
prietor of an engine works in Rochester,
rather unusual line of work. Miss Glea-
son enjoyed a thorough education in the
practice as we'll as the theory of en-
cheering. She superintended the install
lation in Europe of several machines
built by her fathers company, of which
she had become director.
OF course, today the telephone girl is
no longer novelty, but Mrs. Margaret
M Hyatt. who has risen from the lowest
position Of that kind is certainly note
worthy. The manager of a telephone ex-
change is generally a man, but the larg
est and busiest telephone exchange in
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Chicago is in charge of Mrs. Hyatt, who
makes a very capable and efficient traffic
supervisor. An extremely interesting and
responsible position is held by Mrs Har-
riott c. Daley, who is in charge of the
United States Capitol telephone exchange
in Washington Mrs. Daley has a speak
ing acquaintance with a great many not
ed men whom she has never seen.
All the great disasters bring to light
numbers of heroes and heroines of the
wire, and Mrs. Sheron Nonas is one of
the very first to become famous Mrs
Nonas, after studying biography, en-
listed in the United States service and
was one of the important civil war OPP
orators. She was stationed at Harris
burg at the time of the assassination of
President Lincoln and sent through the
messages that directed the removal of the
Presidents body to Harrisburg. She was
one of the first persons to view the face
of the martyred President when he was
placed in the capitol there.
Nowadays, when one sees the name
Mayor So and So. Judge So and So, ETC.,
one cannot bank on the fact that the
holder Of the title is man. For in
stance, Miss Clara G.. Munson was re-
Gently elected mayor of Warrenton. Ore.
on the citizens ticket. Miss Munson is
not only the first woman who ever held
such an office in her state. but is like
wise ore of the best known lodge women
in Oregon.
In Kentucky there is a real woman
judge. Mrs. Van Dyke Bell of Coving-
ton occupies the position of United States
commissioner. which requires her to fill
the duties of judge in preliminary hear
ings. In the realm of finance Miss Nj. L.
Riddle of Austin, Tex, is said to be the
only woman banking agent in the states
Miss Riddle is also the editor Of the
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rN March, 1863. President Lincoln
signed the act that gave existence to
the National Academy of Sciences
II AS il celebrates its semi-centenary
anniversary on the third Tuesday of
this month in Washington, its history
becomes of more than ordinary interest.
There is no record of its beginnings, and,
as all of the original organizers have
died. tradition or conjecture only is left
to furnish reasons for it's origin. The
generally accepted explanation. however
Is that during the early years of the civil
war the President was beset on all sides
by persons having inventions and ideas to
exploit that would improve methods of
warfare or ameliorate the suffering Incl
dental to the struggle between the states
Many of these propositions had to do
with scientific principles. and these were
promptly referred to Alexander Dallas
Bache, superintendent of the coast sur
vey; to Joseph Henry, secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution. or to James NJ
Gilliss of the United States Naval Oh
servatory, as we'll as to other prominent
savants in the government in Washing
ton.
Much time was consumed in the prepa :
ration of reports such topics The
greater proportion OF which were nation
ally without value. and in consequence il
was felt that a larger body To include
representative scientists in other sections
OF the country should be had to whom
special questions could be referred
Another explanation has been frequently
given. Subsequent to the appointment OF
LOUIS AgaSSlz to chair natural
science in the Lawrence Scientific School
OF Harvard University. and largely on
his suggestion. there came to the United
states number of teachers of science,
such AS Arnold Guyot, the geographer:
leo Iesquereux. the paleobotanist as
well as number of others. Many of
these men had been honored by election
TO foreign academies and felt emba rrassed
IN accepting these distinguished favors.
bH the fact that there Was no academy i'll
the U ited States from which similar
recognition could he bestowed upon
worthy foreigners. Moreover, a number
of the younger scientists of that time
had been educated I'm Europe. Conspicu-
Gus among these was Benjamin y. Gould.
who had studied astronomy under the
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OF paint on army knapsacks," or ION
the removal of ink from revenue
stamps" highly interesting subject
that was submitted to committee of
the writing Of the original Declaration
of Independence" Every ten years
this historical document is examined
by a committee of experts appointed
by the academy in order to determine
what progress, IL any, has been made
in the disintegregation of the paper on
which the Declaration Of Independence
was written. and to what extent the
ink has faded
With the development of the scientific
bureaus in Washington. notably those
connected with the Department of Agri-
culture and the geological survey, prob
lens involving laboratory research are
now sent, in most cases, directly to them.
Sometimes questions involving the scien-
tific interests of the various departments
have been referred to the academy for
consideration. OF such nature was the
one pertaining to the national surveys.
Four geological and geographical sur
VeyS were in operation west or the Mis-
sissippi river. and as the work progressed
there arose doubts as to whether or not
certain portions of the territories under
consideration belonged to this or that sur
vey.
AS each survey in its zeal for success
felt that the other should yield. solu-
ton of the difficulty became necessary
The matter was referred to the academy
and its conclusion in favor of a single
survey led in 1879 to the organization OF
the present United States geological SER
vey The recommendation of the acad-
envy that the United States Naval OBJ
servatory be. placed under the direction
of civilian chief. although Endorsed by
the Secretary of the Navy. has always
failed to receive the approval of Congress
The conservation of the natural resources
of the United States has frequently been
made the subject of report.
AS recent as 1908 the academy urged
that the government acquire such forest
lands of the southern Appalachian noun
tains and the White mountains las are
necessary to protect the navigable streams
which have their sources therein" In
response to Il request from President
Roosevelt the academy made a report
on the conduct of scientific work under
the United States government" The lack
OF a rational correlation of allied branches
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great Gauss in Gottingen. and who
was everywhere accepted as one of the
ablest OF the coming men. To Gould
much credit has always been given for
the organization of the National Acad-
envy.
Doubtless both of these conditions
had much to do with the bill that was
introduced by Henry Wilson of Massa-
chusetts. and which, after naming the
fifty 1ncorporators, recommended that
the academy shall, whenever called
upon by any department of the gov
eminent. investigate. examine. ex-
pertinent and report upon any subject
of science or art"
:.
The names of the fifty incorporators
were selected with exceptional care
sentative men of science in the United
scientific bureaus in Washington as
we'll as the most promising of their
assistants are to be found on the list.
From the coast survey there was
chosen Supt. Bache and his associates,
John II. Alexander. julius E.. Hilgard
and Joseph Saxton The only repre-
sentative from the Smiths onian In
stitution was it's first secretary. Joseph
Henry. The army contributed as its
quota the chief of engineers. Gen. j.
u. Barnard, and the following of his
associates in that corps: Coils. w. H. c.
Bartlett and ID. III. Mahan tthen at
West Point and A. A. Humphreys and
j. G.. Totten. The names from the
navy were equally DISTINGUISHED. A.
Dahlgren, Charles II. Davis and John
Rodsers-were we'll known line officers
with scientific predictions, while
from the select professional corps J. H.
c. Coffin, J. NJ. Gilliss, j. $. Hubbard
and Joseph Winlock were named. The
great universities were also well rep
resented.
The first session of the academy was
held in New York city. There. April -
1865. III response to an invitation issued
by Senator Wilson. majority of the in
corporators gathered TO organize in the
old building of the New York Unlversty
on Washington Square. Wisely was this
historic structure chosen the first
meeting place of this distinguished group
of men. for within its walls Morse had
worked out the details of his invention
cf the magnetic telegraph and there also
In the early days of photography, Draper