Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-05

allowed to vote if he becomes of age in the general election following. Ouachita county cast 400 more votes than appeared on the poll books, Lit tie River, APO who didn't have tax receipts of 1912 and Nevada county 46O," said Senator Clarke.
 He urged new election law, and said that it was an absolute neces- sity for pure politics in Arkansas. Safe makers keep a little ahead of burglars" continued Senator Clarke, and the time has come for a regis tration law"
 Senator Clarke met with hearty ap- plause at regular intervals and at the conclusion of his speech the cheering was louder than ever.
 Kirby Bitter.
 In Judge Kirby's reoinder, he open ed by saying that he had been nomi- mated for the United States senator ship by majority of 184. lie said that he carried 40 of the 75 counties of the state and was entitled to the delegates from ali the counties he carried. 4
 He bitterly asailed Senator Clarke, saying, "Gentlemen, just want few minutes to answer the senator, as he has made me out a blackmailer and everything else before you to- day. He even scoffs at religion. say that Clyde Going and his men stole 400 votes in Poinsett county, and more than that they didn't give me minute to prove my rights''
 At this time some on of the audi ence yelled that's what they did to Brundidge." Judge Kirby replied: "I am glad you called by attention to thing about it."
 Extend Kirby's Time.
 Judge Kirby said that four of the seven men on the contest committee were men who were applicants for United States marshal in Arkansas He also discussed the Poinsett county report as made to the Gazette. Chairman Elliott then rapped on the table and said that his time was up. w. B. Sorrells of Pine Bluff made a motion. which received second, to extend Judge Kirby's time fifteen minutes, which was granted.
 "I want to tell you about the whole thing" said Judge Kirby, Chairman Elliott said that it would be a dis grace not to send Clarke back to the senate. I say that it would be an everlasting shame and disgrace for him to go back to the senate with the imputation that he stole 400 votes, It seems as if we have reached a cris- is. Clarke says here that fraud had hann noit al !: have the manhood to say that before the committee"
 Again the yell of "tell us about Brundidge" came up. Judge Kirby said, 'I was and am a friend to Governor Hays and have never denied friendship. was indeed great ly surprised to hear Senator Clarke islander his administration" Get Hook For Kirby At this time Judge Kirby's time was up, and after he continued talk ing for several minutes, Senator Clarke said to Chairman Elliott. John are you going to enforce the rule or shall I?"
 | Chairman Elliott again made an effort to stop Judge Kirby, but he continued. Senator Clarke rose to his feet and said, "now you enforce this rule or PIT do it." Amid cheers and shouts Judge Kirby was forced l to retire.
 Chairman Elliott then called the roll and declared Senator Clarke the nominee.
 The Exodus.
 At nightfall last night practically nf iCit ltheir homes. Pine Bluff received com pliments from every side on the able manner in which she entertained the visitors. They were shown every courtesy and everything was done to make the meeting success.
 | The committee which had charge of the entertainment and arrangements left nothing undone. The convention hall was ideally located and we'll adapted for the meeting, being well provided with fans and all of the dele | gates, alternates and visitors were comfortably seated.
 The convention just closed is said to have been one of the most success full in the history of the party, and Pine Bluff had the pleasure of enter 1 NoIAiHS VIollOIS ludu nave dJ- tended previous meetings in years Among the visitors were also many notables. It will probably be many years before Pine Bluff will again have the opportunity of entertaining two United States senators at the same time, as we'll as the governor state officials and mayors and big politicians from all over the state.
 While many of the visitors had only little time for entertainment every courtesy was extended them by the citizens of Pine Bluff. The mem- bers of the Elks' club threw open the doors to all visitors and many took advantage. The officers of the Pine Bluff country club sent request to the chairman of the convention, invit- | ing all visitors to the grounds and asking them to come out and enjoy themselves on the tennis courts and golf links. A special committee was appointed by the club and was on the | oro,ndc at all ti,OpS tO l0Ok after the