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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14
U. s. GOV. LAND FREE

Under Special Act Of Congress the agricultural land in the U. s. Forest Reserve of Arkansas can now be homesteaded in tracts of 160 acres to each person, free of cost. 1,000,OO0 acres free pasturage range where cat tie, hogs and sheep fatten eight
 months in year without grin. No overflo wlands. Country very healthy and well watered with running
 streams We select these agricul- tural lands take applicant to lands and locate you. Send 25 cents for state map showing location of re- serve and copy Of Special Act to A. V. Alexander, locating engineer, Little Rock, Ark. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14
NOTICE TO VIOLATORS OF THE
 TRAFFIC LAWS.

Traffic laws are violated to such an extent that the city is compelled to ask the automobile owners ard others to lend their assistance in abating the danger caused from reckless drivers. Fifty (50) of our best citizens will be made special policemen and all violators of the traffic laws will be rpeorted and prosecuted. Let this be a timely notice to all as the laws will be strictly enforced.
 SIMON BLOOM, Mayor. J. FRANK STEWART, Chief of Police. 11-7-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

Quit Ial0Eael, 1t Is dangerous. Try Liv.yer-lax. that vegetable liver syrup guaranteed to produce even better re. suits thar cal0mel. It is absolutely harmless and pleasant to take. Any child can take 1t with safety. Ask Bedell's Pharmacy. S-T-F-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14
MRS CHESTNTrT RE.OPENS
 DRESSMAKING PARLOR

Mrs. R. A. Chesnut has again opened her dressmaking parlors, ard will be pleased to greet old friends and new. extending cordial welcome to all. Call at 701 Main street or phone 2126. 11-6-6t
 HIGH CLASS SEWING.
 Get your sewing done at Faunt-Le- Rows nn-to-date dress-msking narlors High Class sewing and ladies' tail- bring speciality. Phone 1533. 10s Pine street. 9-1-tf
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Leonard Barnett, young resident of

Leonard Barnett, young resident of Barling, confessed to stealing team of horses from Joseph Kennedy, a farmer of Pocola, Okla., last night and they believe that Barnett committed the theft to raise funds to pay for the expenses of his wedding, which was set for next Sunday. Barnett was ar rested while selling the horses to an agent of the English government, who is here buying horses for British army use in the European war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14
NOTICE.

The commissioners of Sidewalk District No. g of Pine Bluff Ark, will receive bids until o'clock D. m Monday November 18th. Plans and specifications are on file and bids will be received in the office of Hon. H. K. Toney, attorney, 116 1-2 Main street. The commission reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
 L. R. JONES, secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Nov. 11th, 1914.
 11-12-6t
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WILL PUTNAM HAS
 CHANGED LOCATION

I am now locateed at Mann Motor Car company, AT Main street, where will be glad to meet all my old cus- toners. I am we'll equipped to take care of all your automobile troubles. All work guaranteed. Phone 626. Ford cars a speciality.
 If WILL PUTNAM.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

--Anvone wishing u hn or sel, Jefferson County Scrip+. call nr rhaa
 Wet c,,v-,~ e. A
 We meet all trains. day and night. Calls given us for public or private carriages and lioht livery promnt!v attended tO. Charges reasonable. BERLIN BROS., Phone 76. 10-23-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

4dvIgoratnig to the Pale and Slckly ] he Old Sta udard general strengthening tonic, GROVE s ASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria ,enl ches the blood, and builds up the sys
 e,n. A .nlc Tonic For adults and children. soc
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Old RaiIrOader Dies.

Nashville, Tenn.,~ Nov. 13-5ames Geddes, assistant general manager of the Louisville & Nashville railroad. and surveyor of the original main line, died here today. He was s7 years of age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

We sell Model Bakery's Queen
 Bread, also all kinds 0k bakers pies and pastery. Sanitary Fruit Co.,. 40 Main street. 10-18-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

HENRY ROBERTS & CO.,, Fire Insurance. 123 1-2 w. 2nd ave. Phone SIS. 2-25-t
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Our Best Seller.

We are selling more of Meritol Ec- zema Remedy than all the others pit together. This large sale is due to the fact that it is a preparation of unusual merit, made expressly for one purpose, eczema in it's various forms. If you are afflicted with this loathsome disease. do not delay using MeritOT Eczema Remedy. Price 5Oc and $1.00. w. l.. Dewoody & Co.,, ex- elusive agents. df
 Steals to Get Wedding Fee.
 Fort Smith, Nov. 13.-The county authorities announced today that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

HENRY ROBERTS & CO, Fire
 Insurance. 123 1-2 w. End ave. Phone SIS. 2-25-tf|
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-14

HENRY ROBERTS & CO.,, Fire Insurance. 123 1-2 W. End ave. Phone |S18. 2-25-tf
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Boys come in and let us show you the new Daisy Repeating Air Rifle. Price $3.00. MAT THEWS HOW. co. {
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
TALL FIRING CEASED
 SAVE BY TICKETS
Fire in Customs Warehouse is Extinguished By
 Landing Party.

Washington. April 22The White House gave out the following state rnent:
 Canada at Vera Cruz at 1.10 p. ms announced that the American forces are now in complete possession of the city; that apparently there were no fatalities among American and for eign non-combatants and that firing had ceased, except for occasional pie ket shots.
 Consul Canada's despatches read as follows.
 ..Firing commenced at daybreak Ships now shelling southern part of city Large force landed from Ad- nniraI Badgers fleet before daylight Copies Of proclamation issued by Rear Admiral requesting at once the co-operation of the mayor and nunf- cipaIity in restoring order have been disfributed but have been unable as yet to get in communication with these officials Major Buffers force Of marines from Tampico are now ashore. Expect things will be qufeter later in morning. Estimates Of Mex jeans killed and wounded, approxi- mate 15o early today
 Have sent messengers to all hotel
 keepers to reopen their establish ments which will he given full pro- tectien Custom house and warehouse on fire but now extinguished. Now informed that AInGElc6l1 SCIOODS nave been ordered to advance to take pos session Of the city. Informed also that first two sections of the train carrying Afnerican refugees from Mexico City arrived before the fight ing commenced yesterday morning. Third section on it's way but not heard from
 Major Cat1in with a force of 300 1 marines just landed to assist Captain Neville, says total number Of forces landed 5000 Our forces now well in center Of city now believe fight ing will be stopped within less than an hour.''s 2 S The navy department is arranging I to bring to the United States the bod 1 fes of sailors or marines killed at Vera Cruz and either forward them to relatives or make final interment l in national cemetery as the families | desire All expenses of transportation of the dead will be borne by the I United States g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
W0 MEN 10 TAKE TREAT MEN I
 FOR DOG BIT E


 Harry Sutton of 154a Barnum ave- nue. left this morning for the Paateur institute in New York city to take treatment following the report of Professor Cohn of the State laboratory mt Middletown, that the dog that bit him last week was suffering from ra- bies, Although Sutton resides in Bridgeport, Stratford is paying for the treatment, for at the time he was bit ten he was across the. line into Strat- ford
 The dog that bit George Hale. 16, who lives on Liberty street, Stratford. was also reported to have been s'lf- fering from rabies by the profesor. Hale will leave either today. or to- morrow for the institute to take treat ment. The Sfratford officials are fear ful that the dog that bit Sutton may have bitten number of other dogs in the town. for he was at liberty for some time, and are observing aIl dogs that are acting strangely,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
LARSON DR0v
 CAR AT SPEED
 VIOLA TING LAW
Coroner Finds Him Crin1i- nally Guilt For Death
 of Woman.

Fred Larson. proprietor Of the GBridseport Garage and Eauapment Co.. is found rrininaIIy neglg gent for caLussng the death Of nineteen year old Pauline Balazs of F'airfield, who Q an automobile driven b him. sunday morning. at Bensonss corner, Fair field. Coroner PheIan completed the inquest this morning.
 Tn his report the coroner states: ss'In view of the testimony and the mute effects of the impact upon the car itself and on the broken and twisted iron fence and athe dris yin g forward Of the posts Of the iron fence ably convinces me that the injurzng car was being run as reckless and dangerous rate of speed. The driver of the machine violated the statute Of the state by failing to sound fhis horn and to slow down to ten miles per hour when he approached the Benson road crossing and passed over It.
 ssIn Consequence of the foregoing and the law laid down in the case of the State vs. Campbell, wherein it is stated that one who WiIfully drives an automobile in public street ;n this state at rate of speed or in g manner exprezsIy forbidden by a stat ute and thereby causes the death of another, or ofle who with reckless disregard for the safety of others SC Isnegligently drives an autoEnobile In 3 public street so as to cause the> death of another is guilty of criminal Iiomi- Iscide. feel Justified in finding the said driver to be criminally negligent and legally responsible for the death of the deceased.,'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
CITY COURT CASES

Philip Pepehel. 4s Lexington ave- nue, was held in $500 bail in city court, this morning, charged with as- sauH on Tony Andrea. Andrea is on bail charged with shooting Pepehel in the leg. He claims self defense and says Pepehel stabbed hm.
 A double charge of assault was nolled today when Davd Geist. Gold en Hill street, and Lafel Wiesholt were arraigned. Geist is an install nerlt collector. He asked for money and words followed.
 The case of Peter Rarasho1ea of BIT Water street who is accused by Thomas Lilioter of POT Congress street of having bit a piece of his chin off was continued until tomorrow.
 Judge Frank L.. Wilder overruled a demurrer entered by Attorney Thom- as M. Cullinan in the cases Of Phillip Cassidy of 5O6 Railroad avenue and Nicholas FIanagan of 404 Kossuth street, < charged with violating the n- uuor laws and fined them $40 each. The men were arrested Sunday in a rail on the Gaelic Athletic Club, charged with selling liquor to non- mem berS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
Tickets For McC cCormack Concert Selling At
 steinert & Sons Only

' aa
 Inquiry at steinert & Sons music store, 915 Main street. near State street, where the sale Of tickets is being held for the John Mccormack concert at the new Poli theater, next Sunday evening, elicited the informa- ton that there are many choice seats to be had and that while the sale is one of the largest ever held in this city the immense size of the theater makes it possible for everyone who desires to hear the great Irish tenor to be accommodated.
 MT. Mccormack will arrive in this city early in the afternoon, Sunday, and expects to enjoy an automobile rive through it's environs Manager Saunders of the Po1i theater again wishes to notify the public that the tickets for the Mccormack concert are not being sold at the theater and that the only place where they can be ob- tained is at Steinert & Sons music store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
EAGL ES HOST TO
 RED MEN OF CITY

sysf E.
 Increased enthusiasm in the great carnival being held at Eagles hall by that organization was shown yes- terday. when from early evening until late at night crowds surged through the great halls which are being de- dance went on in the ball room and friends packed the gallery to watch the evolutions of popular couples. speculation.ran high as to the couple that should secure the highest honor.
 So popular has the Craze for nov city steps become and so many dancers claim the premiere honors that the management have about decided to hold a prize contest on Friday night { to which all dancers in the city will
 be welcome The comnittee on dances is now considering rules to govern the expected event and fur ther announcement will probably be made tonight.
 The vaudeville entertainment last night was witnessed, it is estimated. by at least 800 people and will be repeat-- ed with additionaI talent tonight at g o'clock, including the FInnerty Broth CTS, dancers and singers, Tn their new slxit, which is pronounced by those who have witnessed it in private, one
 of the most original song and dance offerings which has been assern bled by professionals this year.
 1 Henry Reilly, Mayor Of the Cab aret,, whose corps of singers has made
 the hit of the show and extended the reserved space through three entire l rooms, is offering an entirely new pro gram Of the latest song hits includ- ing Hesitatfop,' which has beer sung to the enjoyment of hundreds.
 nnent of hundreds.
 With Fay Leslie, the sprightIy sing CT from New York whose vocal at
 tainments have rendered the new songs more attractive, and Miss Dolly Bland whose personality and voice have won for her a host of admirers l the cabaret has been made the rendez vous Of the town and shows what may
 be accomplished under expert man 1 ageInent.
 l Thursday night will be known al Red Mems night and great prepara tion is. being made to welcome ant entertain the visiting delegations from the fraternaI order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
FEDERAL TROOPS
 SEEK PRO OTECTl0N
 UNDER OLD GL DRY

Eagle Pass, Tex, April 22Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle Pass, was evacuated by the federal garrison early today after a night of wild ax- citsmeflt It is said more than B. GOO refugees came to the American side of the Rio Grande for protection.
 General Guadaj ajarado's forces are now camped at Qlentes. three miles south of Piedras Negras waiting for trains to transport them to SaItii1o.
 Washington. April 22-President Wilson today sentsto Congress mes sage asking for an immediate appro- priatIon of $500, 900 to be used to bring Americans now in Mexico back to their homes in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
GAS EXPERTS TELL PUPILS
 ABOUT GAS GAS
Is oo Per Cent. Air, a Lit tie Wind Mixed in and
 Public Pays
 For It.

Dr. Edwin e. Weiss berger, of New ark, N. J., who has recently been as- sociated with the Sprague Meter Co. of this city ga gas expert, addressed the students of the Bridgeport Hlgn school upon the subject of illuminat- ing gas, it's manufacture, quality and sale.
 Dr. Weissberger, who is an author ity upon the subject of gas, said among other interesting detail that '.gas is s9 per cent. air. a little wind mixed in and tDe rest the public pays for Stating that the gas industry Is the third largest of any in the world he divided the commercial pro- duet into four classes: coal gas, car
 borated water gas used in BridgeporD coke oven gas. and natural gas.
 He outlined the monopoly of the Standard oil Company in Mongolian Russia and other countries and ex-
 plained the reason for higher prices today tin this country than a genera ton ago upon the plea of the conn panies that it cost more to purify the gas than of yore thereby giving the consumer better product and there
 by theoretically requiring less to se-
 cure the same illumination.
 On the other hand he later explained
 that the by-products which could be sold by the companies From one ton of gas coal amounted to practically 60 per cent. coke, 20 to 8 gals of ammoniaca1 tars and dyes of great value and between 12-13 gallons of oil.
 He explained the advance In the science Of house lighting going care fully into the manufacture and use Eof incandescent rnant1es which a1- though burning slightly more gas furz nished a candle power far out of pro-
 portion to the light furnished by the old Bunsen type of burner. He pre- dicted that in time the entire home heating would be accomplished by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
BRYAN WORRIED BY
 SILENCE OF CHARGE

washing gton. April .22- Secretary Bry- an. going to the White House at noon. said he had received no word from Charge OsShaug messy since Monday. The last message from Mexico City came from the American consulate Tuesday forenoon.
 MT. Bryan appeared worried about MT. O'Shaughnessy and today cabded him to report about conditions in Mex ico City The secretary was sure, however, that if anything had hap pened to OsShaughness other legations in Mexico City would have through their hofne governments. informed the Dnited States zss sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
Editor Saw Regiment
 Leave For Mexican War

the Bridgeport Standard. saw the reg
 iment of infantry volunteers from Massachusetts leave Boston, for the first war in Mexico. This was the only organization which went to that war from New England. Isaac 1T. Wright, relative Of Mr. Waldo, was eits colonel. Col. Wright was com mander in Mexico City from the time the American forces entered it until the evacuation. Residents Of Strat-
 ford and Fairfield went to the. Mexi- can war but so far as is known DO residents of Bridgeport took part in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
Elks To Be Guests
 Tonight of G. A. R.

Elias Howe Post. 6. A. R. will ten der 9. banquet to Bridgeport Lodge of EIks at G. A. R. hall tonight in re turn for similar courtesies extended on other occasions by the Elks. The Elks will meet at their club house at 8 o'clock tonight. where. preceded by a military band and escort from the civil war veterans. they will be conducted to the banquet hall Many noted war heroes as well as prominent Elks throughout the state are expected to be present and besides speaking of a patriotic character, vaudeville enter tainment provided for the occasion by local amusement managers is antici- pated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
GENERAL WEAK NESS
 SENDS STOCKS OFF

New York. April Opening. Out break Of hoetflities with Mexico ex- erted little influence on the stock market in the early trading today. Tn fact. the opening was Quieter than yesterday. First changes were small and irregular and speculative interest in the market seemed to be at low ebb.
 Government bonds, which on Mon. day eased off on the prospect Of war with Mexicos held steady on the early call today. Declines of American stocks in London were ignored here. During the first half hour the move ment was Insignificant and no infinite trend noted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
DIED an

 CBosSLEY--In this city, April 20. 1e1 4.< Catherine, wife of Thomas F. Crossfey
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 746 Railroad avenue, on Thursday April 2s. at s;30 a. m, and from Sacred Heart church at a. m
 1nterment at St Michae1's ceme- fery- U 2l bsa ATK1Ns-In stratford, Tuesday. April nsHt. 1g1 4. Michael Atkins aged 65 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the Euneral from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Patrick Callahan, South Main St.. Stratford, on Fri- day, April 24th at SIS a. ul-- and from St. James church at g o'cldck. InterHnent at St. Micha.el's 's cennstery- P P bs @EOK EsA solemn high mass of re- ouiern (annfversary) will be cefe- brated at St Augustines church on Thursday morning at seven o'clock for the happy reposs fEhs soul of the late Daniel J.. stokes Relatives and friends are respect fully invited to attend as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
OBITUARY
TERESA GIANELIAA

The funeral of Teresa GianelIa was held This morning at 6t45 from her late home 1227 State street and at tended by many sorrowing relatives and friends. At 9:30 a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in Holy Rosary church. Rev. Err. Tom aseHa was ce1ebrant, Rev. Fr. DeTorio. deacon and Rev Frank Trentoa of New Haven, sub-deacon. At the of fertory Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria" After mass Joseph Clabby sang Beautiful Land on High. Miss Lillian O'Brien was at the organ. As the body was taken from the church Miss Murray and MT. C1abby sang Nearer My God to Thee A wealth of beautiful floral tributes which sur rounded the casket testified to the respect and esteem in which Mrs. GianelIa was held. The bearers were John, Frank and Harry Dellacca and Charles Fred and John Musante The burial was in St. Michaei,s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
The Weafhers-
 Cloudy, Fair Ibursday,
Suit news that s good.

4 Young women and small women who like suits Of youthful lines may choose from the finest the store at saving
 We've put to side all these slits the distineye sorts of which only is here They have been given new price, to insure their quick selling. Rich fine fabrics Exclusive patterns Wonderfully expert tailoring Effects that beautiful and in- dividl1al. in decorating.
 Were $3O to $35-$27
 Were $40 to $45- $35 SSecond noor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
Nice carpet for hall and stairs.

Richest carpet for halls and for stairways is the inc plain velvet. Tn its rich tones of green or blue or tan 1t has unusually beauty. y9.
 Administer hall runners are Orient al in both color and design and are sc woven that one may have any de- sired length. 27 inches wideS 5t yd. xs Mott1ed velvet carpets, brown, blue ing clean for long time Excellent quality, good of effect,-$1.10 yd.
 Tapestry Brussels gives great wear for the amount invested in it. Good designs in brown, green, red .ano b1ue,-B0e to $1 yd.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22

AUCTION sALE tonight and every night this week to close out the en- tire stock of housefurnishing goods at 1928 State street, agate ware, hardware, tfnware, crockerv broonas, electric flashlights, scales, Everything in enamel ware. Daniel Keane, Auctioneer asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

top floor of the factory buu1iuT James and Oak streets which they r fit out as a hose supporter plant.
 Within the next week ir fs they will have 15o machine ir-I1-l.l and will employ about 200 handa n'l1r- ly girls The Warner BrDttcr NIr ness is said to have made rapid 1fr.l.- this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
Slunaber rolls
 for embroidering

Latest and pretfesf Of bed-furnish1ngs is the slumbsr roll Ob1ong in shape, ik takeG fn1 rac. tractive. New fancy coverin1s ere fine lawn for ghadow euarrIl Buttons and bi1ttonholes are slre1' upon them and they are eaa.IT com pleted after embroidering, wltn r bon and lace.
 Bars hats, stamped, when Hl- to 6,-75c. wear,-19c and z5c.
 Medici collars, oreandy, round square. to be worked with Erelr.l knots,=39c.
 Pin-cushion tops of pretty DataerHl -d Sc to soc
 Bureau scarfs, matching spatterrl to Ioin-cushions,-75 to &l~
 Linen centerpfeces for eyeier la soIid embroidery to 54 4ncHel.e Sc to SIPS
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
Boys first long frnuser suit.

trouser suit.
 The first suit with long trousers wants to be like father $ but with a diff ference.
 The likeness and the diff ference are both in these Howland suits for big boys. 7 Tailoring like father'H- Style like fathers but with the right touch ol youth.
 English cut coat with patch pock- cts and cuff on sleeve as we'll as trousers.
 Nice blue serge, fancy stripes and checks, good plain cheviots.
 Sizes from IS to 20 SIC and $12.5O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
For windows.

Handsome Scotch madras 19c yard.
 Genuine sort from Great H:ritain and of fine quality. Good tint of cream.
 Curtains of Scotch mad. las with border, all ready fer hanging, 1 .25 pair. Tasteful scri1n curtains, give long service, white or rabian 75c<to $5 pair.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-22
WARNER BROTHERS
 TAKE OVER ANOTHER
Third floor

Warner Brothers have added anoth- CT factory to their list in Bridgeport. Arrangements have been eompleted whereby they have secured the entire