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Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
PAROLE GIVEN
 TRAIN ROBBERS
Woodson Brothers, Who Played Leading Roles In Crime at Maricopa Win Freedom On Account of Their Extreme Youth

Ernest and Oscar WoOdson, Okla homa youths who were principals in enc of the most sensational train robberies in the history of Arizona, about four years ago, are to be freed from the federal prison at Leaven- worth, Kansas, on parole, accordins to a communication received yester- day by Deputy Sheriff Billy Wilson from Congressman Hayden. Hayden has been notified by F H. Denahy, president of the board of parole of Leavenworth that President Wilson has ordered the release of the pris- oners.
 Many prominent citizens of Mari copa county, including some of the officials who aided in their prose cution, attached their signatures to the petition asking the parole of the Woodson brothers Because of their youth, and the sincere efforts of their father, who came here from Okla homa to work in their behalf, the young men won much sympathy. It was in May, 1910. that they ob- structed the tracks and halted 2 passenger train at Maricopa. The youthful bandits took everything they could lind on the persons of the passengers. Judge Kent. who was then on the federal bench. sentenced the Woodson brothers to serve ten years. At the time of the robbery,
 neither of the boys had attained his
 majority. The petitions for the pa . role were widely circulated, one of them being presented to members of the legislature
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31

A SKIN or BEAUTY IS A JOY EoegvEe
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
MICHIGAN PRISON
CHAPLAIN IN BAD
Resigns When About to BE "Fired''
Because Of Charges Made by
COnvicts' Wives.

Jackson, Mich, Dec. 2S.-Chaplain
E. H. Tougher of the Michigan state
prison, resigned his position this af-
ternoon, after it had been announced
by Warden Simpson that the chaplain
was to be dismissed because OF
charges against MIN by wives of pris-
Oners.
AS spiritual adviser to the convicts
it is said the chaplain had enjoyed a
power almost equal to that of the
warden and taat he has abused that
power in dealing with wives who were
anxious to obtain the early release of
their Observation-Disclosures.
The recommendation of the chaplain
is of the greatest influence in obtain
ing the release of prisoner at the
end of his minimum sentence. If the
chaplain advises against the release,
it is almost certain the prisoner will
serve more time.
Warden Simpson received complaint.
it is stated, from number of the
wives of convicts. He also has receiv-
ed a number of love letters written
by the chaplain to the wife of a con-
vict.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
acknowledges IN
Will Debt OF Love
j. r. Courtney's Will Gives Apprecia.
ton of Wife's Devotion and
Attention.

J. R. Courtney's will was admitted
to probate yesterday by County Judge
C. M. Philpot. Mr.. Courtney, who was
in the mercantile business at Jefferson
Springs, died on December "a. The
will was executed Oct. 10, 1914, and
witnessed by B. F. Ashcraft and J. NJ
Shaw. 1t is remarkably clear docu-
ment, and directs that after 500 shall
have been paid to his daughter, Mrs
Ida Courtney Williams; 500 to his
daughter, Mrs. Pet Courtney Arm
strong, and all his debts paid, the resi-
due of his personal property shall be
owned by his wife, Mrs. Emily E.
Courtney, to do with as she sees fit
The home place is given to Mrs.
Courtney, but at her death is to be-
come the property of Mrs. Williams
and Mrs. Armstrong, "share and share
alike"
The widow is named as executrix
without bond, testatcr explaining that
he did this ION account of the wonder
full love and attention shown me dur
ing my long illness and faithfulness
during many years Of our married
life"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
CANADIANS SHOOT
AMERICAN HUNTERS
One Killed and Another Wounded
While Shooting Ducks in Vio-
latiOn Of Canadian Law.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-One Ameri-
can, Walter Smith OF Buffalo, was
killed and another, Charles Dorsch,
seriously wounded today by Canadian
troops patrolling the border at Fort
Erie, Ont, opposite this city.
The men were hunting ducks out Of
season in Canadian waters, and when
ordered to land On the Canadian shore
they headed for the American side.
The shooting followed. The soldiers
towed the hunters boat to the Ca
madam side.
Secretary of State W. J. Bryan was
notified of the shooting by Vice Con-
sui J. b. Curtis of Fort Ere.
whether cLmplicati, MS will result
is a debatable question" said Mr..
Curtis. "While two Americans were
shot, the information available indi-
Gates they were shooting ducks with
out a Canadian license and were in
Canadian waters, where they had no
right to be under the circumstances.
No arrests have been made"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
KILLS HUSBAND She
SAYS ILl-TREATED Her
Mrs. Rose HanlOn, Who DOnned Mans
Attire to Help Husband,
Wouldn't Take Beating.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-Hel]
on a. charge of killing her husband at
their home here last night, Mrs. Rose
Hanlon. told the police that in spite OF
his cruelty, she had donned mems
clothes, had tramped about the coun-
try and for the greater part of their
five years of married life, had sup
ported him.
81 shot him; he drove me to it,"
the police says she confessed; "be-
cause I refused to give him 25 cents
he started after me with a poker. |
got the revolver and made him drop
it. Then he grabbed my hand, the
one that held the revolver and began
twisting my wrist with one hand and
choking me with the other. The re-
volver was pressing against his heart.
| fired"
In mems clothes, and using the
name of william Taylor" Mrs. Han
Ion several years ago accompanied
her husband from st. Louis to Mus
kogee, Okla, working along the way
At Muskogee they were arrested and
she was compelled to return to wom-
ems clothes, she said. Mrs. Hanlon.
SO years. old, is. being held pending
ACTION Of the coroner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
AMERICAN CRUISER
TRANSPORTS Refugees
Captain Decker of Tennessee Cables
He Is Carrying 500 From Syria
to Egypt.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Captain Deck
err of the cruiser Tennessee today not
flied the navy department that he is
transporting 500 refugees of various
nationalities from Jaffa, Syria, to
Alexandria, Egypt. The action was
taken with the consent of the Turkish
government and at the request of Am
bassadcr Morgenthau.
The refugees were unable to get
passage on any other steamers.
Neither Captain Decker nor Captain
Oman of the North Carolina has re-
ported concerning the announcement
that an unmarried American warship
had threatened TO lombard Tripoli
Athens dispatches said Turkish troops
attacked the crew of an American
merchantmen which had permitted
refugees to board her, despite pro-
tests from the Turks, and that q
threat by the American warship t.
open fire followed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
CROWDS attend
Movies SUNDAY
Although No Admission Was
Charged, Few Failed to
Contribute.

Pine Bluffs three moving picture
shows entertained large audiences
throughout Sunday afternoon when
for the first time in the history of the
city, they gave exhibitions on Sunday
Men, woman and children in large
number watched the movies" at each
Of the three playhouses, and from
1870 o'clock to 6 o'clock, during
which the showhouses were open
there was a steady stream of spectat-
ors entering each.
None of the movies" had the box
offices open, but at the entrance to
each was a table bearing a plate, into
which free will offerings could be de-
posted. Except in the cases of quite
number of children, few of those
who entered the houses failed to make
a contribution of some amount.
Managers f each of the houses
were congratulated on several occa-
sions by some of their patrons, for
opening the houses Sunday afternoons,
and several persons expressed the
hope that the movement would be
permanent.
Me- action against the owners of the
picture houses has been taken by the
authorities, nor is it known If Prose-
cutting Attorney Parham, now at Mari
anna on a visit, will take any action
upon his return. 1t is believed that
the grand jury, which meets February
1, will be the first official body to
take up the matter for action.
Several of the preachers, in their
services Sunday morning, urged men,
bers Of their congregations to refrain
from attending the picture shows,
and stated the opening of the show
houses was a violation of the laws of
Arkansas, as we'll as of the Biblical
law to keep the Sabbath holy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
THANKS AMERICANS
Expresses Appreciation Of Toys and
Gifts Sent to Children on
Christmas Ship.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Ambassador
Penfield at Vienna today conveyed to
the state department a message from
Emperor Franz Joseph expressing ap-
probation and grateful thanks to
the sympathetic friends in America
who sent gifts of clothing and toys to
the war orphans by the ship Jason"
The ambassador says half a million
gifts were distributed last week
through Austria-Hungary, and that
"the emperor thanks every donor and
person taking part in the work OF
sending Christmas cheer to the suffer-
ing people"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
HAIR WOULD FALL
BY HANDF ILLS
Seal p Covered with Dandruff. Itch
ing so Intense Could Not Sleep.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Com
p|ete|y Cured. NowHas Long Hair.

P. O. Box 40, Clinton, La.-"I had the
Malaria fever and lost all my hair. My head
would itch me terribly and the scalp would
De covered with dandruf. 1t looked pre-
cisely like corn meal and could be seen
plainly. The itching was so intense couldn't
sleep at night. l would scratch until my
head was sore all over and my hair would
fall by handfuls.
Ihampoos and tonicS without effect. About
one month later bought cake of Cuticura
Soap and then sent and bought box of
Cuticura Ointment. l used the Cuticura
Soap with warm water and gave my hair u
good shampoo and used a light application
of the Cuticura Ointment. Relief was al
most instantaneous. l used three boxes of
Cuticura Ointment and the Cuticura Soap
to complete my cure. | now have a full
head of long hair (SignedD Mrs. Laura
A. Greene, June Il, 1913.
In selecting toilet soap why not procure
one possessing delicate emoliient properties
sufficient to allay minor irritations, remove
redness and roughness, prevent pore-clog-
ging, soften and soothe sensitive conditions,
and promote skin and scalp health generally?
Such a soap, combined with the pureSt of
saponaceous ingredients and most fragrant
and refreshing of flower odors, is Cuticura
Soap. Cuticura Soap 25c. and Cuticura
Ointment SOC. arc sold by dealers throughout
the world. Liberal sample Of each mailed
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept r., Boston"
wMen who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap vii, End it best fer skin and scalp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Comparative Goodness.

"Better'' is a sweet, comforting little
word. think-a modest, unassuming
little word that means c great deal
more than she seems to express. She
stands in line with her two sisters.
Good and Best j reUeI1ber that in
grammar school it was hard for me to
learn that hotter came after good. !
always wanted to say goCder and
coolest. After l got used to the COM
parison, however, 1t was moderately
easy for me, and always liked the
middle term more than the rest. II
Is so easy and no more than you
should be TO be good. and 1t IS so hard
and somehow so snobbish. to be best
Better seems commendable and easy
to reach and rather satisfactory.-The
Christian Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
CONSTITUTION IN WAY.
WGrkmen's Compensation Act Cannot
y Be Adopted i'm Arkansas.

Eittle Rock, Dec 2S.-After' much
study on the subject, the labor lead
ers of Arkansas have decided not to
make an effort to pass al working
mans compensation act at the coming
session of the legislature. Such bill
had been drawn and would have been
submitted but for the fact that Alter
ney General w. L. Moose declared it
was unconstitutional, inasmuch as the
constitution of Arkansas will not per-
nit the amount Of damages to be
paid for injuries to be limited.
Failing to get this measure before
the general assembly with any eX-
pectaticn of success, the labor lead
ers will now set on foot movement
to so change the constitution that a
compensation act may be adopted and
be legal. Petitions for this change
will be submitted to the voters OF
the state soon after the close of the
legislative session.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
RIVER WORK MAY
HALT FOR A YEAR
Present Rivers and Harbors
Bill Carries No Appropria-
ton for Arkansas River.

Little Rock, Dec. 2S.-Unless an
amendment is made to the rivers and
harbors appropriation bill now in the
United States congress, work on the
Arkansas river will be stopped for
not lest than a year.
There is no recommendation for an
appropriation contained in the
measure as it now stands. Govern
ment engineers estimated that il
would be necessary to have 1922 900
for use in improving the stream dur
ing the year. This sum was recon-
mended, but when the committee
made its report, calling for expendi-
turie of more than 80 million dollars,
the proposed sum for Improvement of
the Arkansas river was not mentioned
1t is said that amendments will be
offered before the bill is through the
house, providing for the appropria-
ton for the Arkansas, but it is mere
guess work as to what final action
may be expected.
If no appropriation is made for the
year 1t will mean complete tie-up of
two snagboats and two dredges en-
ploying 200 men and the stopping Of
work Of every kind that has been I'M
der way to improve the stream, ac-
cording to Major ABB. Putnam, United
States engineer stationed in Little
Rock.
One of the snagboats il anchored
in the river here. A dredge that was
put into service only last September
will be tied up. The other snagboat
is working in the White river The
second dredge has not been equipped.
1t is in the river below Pine Bluff.
having been halted there because o.
low water, which made it impossible
to get the big machine to Pine Bluff,
where the equipment is awaiting it.
The dredge now in service was out
fitted at Memphis.
A large part of the work On the
Arkansas river has been the clear
ing of the channel below Pine Bluff
by tearing away sandbars, keeping
the stream clear of snags and in
a channel depth of at
least four feet during low water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
superstltlons Of MIners.

Az = man of pazilous occupation tho
miner has many superstitions. One
widespread belief is that to introduce
. rabbit into . mine is to court disas.
ter. and many stories are current Of
Iatastrophes heralded by the appear
anca of white rabbit to the men
who were doomed to die. He would BIS
Q bold miner, too. who would whistle
1t work for whistliug = direct in.
vitation to disaster. and though miners
are clearly folk, very few ever wash
lhe small Of their back. lest the rooi
eho9ld fall on them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
BASEBALLERS ORGANIZE.
Little Rock Association Incorporates
With $4,000 CAPITAL.

Little Rock, Dec. 2S.-Little Rock
fans are getting things into snaps for
another season of league baseball, af-
ter having been denied the pleasures
of the national game for several years.
The Little Rock Baseball association
was chartered today, with a capital
stock of 100000, of which $1,000 is
subscribed. The officers are r. G. Al
len, president; John E. Coates, vice
president, and R. G. Allen, Jr., secre-
tary-treasurer. The other members CT
the board of directors are w. G. Smith
C. ]. Griffith, H. B. Sanders, Joe B
Bateman, George r. Brown, w. G. Hut
ton and Chas. jacobson. Manager AL
len is busy getting his team together
and has already signed several play
lrS
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Amlable Court Witness.

A Maori woman who gave evidence,
at Stratford, New Zealand. inquest
showed degree of amiability some
what rare in the witness box. When
she faced the jury, she made remark.
which, on being interpreted, was
found to be wish that health. wealth
and prosperity might ever abide with
the jury individually and collectively.
After finishing her evidence she again
voiced the wish before leaving the
box.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
COURT ORDERS CONFLICT.
Arkansas Circuit Court Issues Order
For Property Held Under U.
S, Court.

Greenwood, Dec 2S.--A knotty prob
lem is expected to be placed before
the federal and state courts within
the next few days as result of an
attachment that was issue in the cir
cut court here today to the Central
Coke & Coal company to replevin
machinery in No. mine leased by the
Central company from the Bache-
Denman company, the latter declining
to release the mine to the Central
people and further refused them per-
mission to remove what property they
claim.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

Raised Brand New Point Of Law.
A man appeared at the courthouse
IN Manhattan the other day and. not
finding the county attorney in, said
to the under sheriff: well, maybe you
can tell me what ! want to know. II
q man duns you for debt on Sunday
isn't the debt paid:"-Kansas City
Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Mother No Artist.

Mamma IS no natural artist, but she
does her best when asked by the
youngsters to draw pictures" The
other day. upon little Georges demand,
she made a sketch of a hen. When
finished George regarded 1t with pc.
lite but critical attention. At last.
signing. he requested: please write
Hen underneath 1t, mamma. want
It to know where 1t blongs."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
LONG Lifetime In Bed.

F1fty-five years IL Bed Is probably
i record In that line, and is held by
lille Iscaux, q spinster of seventy-fivo.
living at Wouvion, France. Although
In perfect health, she went to bed
when she was twenty with the avowed
Intention Of never leaving IL again.
and has faithfully kept her word. She
Is naturally suffering from chronic
tramp but her general health is good
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
To Take Out Spots.

It is not generally known that
eucalyptus oil will remove grease. In
Guiding machine oil. from any fabric
without injuring 1t in any way. Dress
makers should welcome this tip. as oil
- often split on costume in the ma
king. due to bad working macbineA
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Above Library.

An alcove in a bedroom map be
surned into a tiny library. Have .
window seat under the windowA
which are hung With straight c-rtains
Spiadles and twisted columns reach
ing to the ceiling are effective Anish
ngs tor the ends Of the booksaelves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Would Have Lost 10.

The famous author was sitting in
the clubhouse of an eighteen hole solf
course near London, when a very an
lost sixteen balls today on that beast
ly course he exclaimed. "SixtCen!"
All Nj. du Maurier remarked quiet
ly, then you didn't play the last two
holes?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Museum of Shoes.

A Berlin, Germany, notary named
Sauter, who died recently, made
hobby of collecting fine boots and
shoes. At the time of his death he
had museum of more than 5000 pairs,
all caalogued and so strictly guarded
that not even his wife was permitted
to enter tho room where he kept the
collection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Endurance.

Whether 1t may seem paradoxical
or not. 1t il fact in our nature that
withou. endurance. life ceases to be
enjoyable; with out pains accepted.
pleasure will not be permanent. A life
from which everythinl Athat has In It
the element Of pain IL banished, be-
comes life not worth having or
worse, Of intolerable tedium and dis
gust~-Jaues Hinton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Modern Society Novel.

Somebody has discovered that On IL
pages of a modern society novel the
characters indulge In strong drink.
This. however. gives the bibulous bar
oness and the highball hero ample
time to turn over new leaf.-Cleve
land Plain Dealer,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

,ccogaitton for the Ghoct Story.
elderly lady (partial invalid II
les eJnpa0lo:.. one VINO mas tra :
4 or can tel good ghost stories Or,
rred advertisement in Hopdo'
iuGs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Time 70 Go.

II man YOU call OH squirms and
iGglcs and looks troubled he's busy
I'd wants You to go-Atchison Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

Single Shot Air Rifles, 69c; $50
s;.ot Air Rifles, Csc; 1000 shot Air
Rifles, $40 at Cleveland-M Matthews
HdW. Co, tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

ROGER PECKINPAUGH.
Chicago, Dec 28.-Manager Joe
Tinker Of the Chicago Feds, has made
vain attempt to- sign up Roger
Peokinpaugh, captain and shortstop OF
the New York Yankees. The money
asked by Peck for jumping to the
Feds was prohibitive. said Tinker.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-08
THOMPSON BREAKS
ALTITUDE RECORD.

In Kansas City Thursday, De
Lloyd Thompson, of Chicago, sailing
in an American aeroplane. broke the
American altitude record by rising
to the height OF Is, 500 fl. above the
earth's surface.
The previous record was 1850
feet, made by Lincoln Beachy at
Chicago in 10 3.
Thompson has flown in Hopkins
Vile several times, having been here
in the interest Of c. o. Prowse's
aeroplane. He is a young man and
a daring tirdman. Mr.. Thompson
has many friends here who are de-
lighted TO hear of his success. The
editor Of the Kentuckian made a
trip with Thompson two years ago,
but he didn't go that high.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-08
EnandS Ships Reported to Be Driving German Opponents To-
wards Dutch Overwhelmingly Silent on
Details Of Engagement
BATTLE STILL RACES AROUND LIEGE.
BeganS Make Determined Resistance to Invaders
Cruiser Sunk by Striking Nine Russian Cavalry Defeated

London, Auy. Europe waits
with tense interest the outcome OF
two battles now being waged in the
struggle of the nations.
If the report is to be credited, the
British and German fleets are engag-
ed in combat on the high seas,
which likely will have an important
bearing on the conflict.
The German army of the Meuse,
in its advance through Belgium, is
meeting with determ ned resistance
from the Belgian forces. On We'd
nesday, Brussels reports declared
the Germans had been repulsed all
along the line, but yeste rday the at
tack wa renewed with greater en-
|ergy and probably with considerable
achievements on the German side.
1t is not to be forgotten, however,
that all news and reports respecting
DOJn ldHu anu Scd Op-l dNlOho nave
come through French and British
sources, or sources in control of orin
sympathy with them. Germany's
version of what has transpired has
not been received and therefore the
story has only been half told. Under
existing conditions of communica-
tons it will be long before the prog.
ress of the German army can be re.
counted to the outside world.
The same applies to movements Of
the Austria Hungarian army, small
detachments If which are operating
against Servia and the remainder
doubtless are being sent to check the
Russian advance. Beyond the decla.
ration of war by Austria on Russia
yesterday, little is known of what &C
ton Austria is taking, and only mea-
ger details have filtered through of
the Austrian army's operations.