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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
RAlNE GRAND JURY
FAILS TO REPORT
BIG BANKERS ARE BROUGHT BE.
FORE BODY TO TESTIFY AS
TO MERCANTILE TRUST.
1t Is Expected That Action Will Be
Taken Friday on Further
Indictments.

Memphis, Feb. 18.-The grand Jury
which spent the entire day investi-
eating the Affairs of the defunct
Mercantile bank, adjourned tonight
until Friday without returning any
report on that institutions affairs.
1t is thought that if any indictments
are found they will be returned at
Fridays session. -.s@
Prominent local bankers and per-
sons connected with the failed bank
occupied the stand at today's session.
Among those who went before the
fury today were T. O. Vinton, presi-
dent of the Bank of Commerce and
Trust Co., Miss Mary O'Shea, private
stenographer Of President Raine, N.
G. Perkins, e-president of the
Union and Planters Bank, Miles c.
Buckingham, vice-president of the
Central States National Bank and a
half dozen other prominent tbankers
were also present at the hearing.
The testimony of the bankers and
bank attaches who appeared today
was for the purpose of giving the in
Squisitors all the information POSSE
BILE regarding the operations of the
Mercantile bank. @.....
Bank Examiner Hutton, who was
ordered to bring all of his data before
the grand JURY today, informed A.
torney General Estes that he has not
arrived at any definite accounting.
but expected to be able TO make a
report by Friday.
1t was learned today that indict'
ments against officials of the Mer.
camille bank, who were under Mr.
Raine, have been drawn. They
charge, it is said, receiving funds in
an institution known to be insolvent
All will be considered by the jury
at it's special session it is under.
stood.
The jury still has two more indict
ments against the President OF tht
Mercantile bank which have not beer
acted upon. They charge larceny ant
embezzlement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
4wITHIN THE LAw.n

At the Elks theater on Monday,
February %, the attraction will be
"Withn the Law" Bayard Veiller's
intensely interesting new play Of alb
sorbing heart interest, presented
under the managerial direction (of
The American Play Company.
In this thrilling drama of life OF
the present time in a large city. Mr..
WELLER has placed on the state the
career of a young woman who has
served prison sentence for crime
unjustly fastened on her. Upon being
freed she finds that the penitentiary
faint cannot be shaken off, and is
compelled to take to the pavements.
or doyelope a new mode of life along
criminal lines, but just out of reach
Of the officers of the law. This latter
course she adopts, acquiring amazing
ingenuity and preying upon society
almost at will. yet avoiding punish
ment by remaining always within
the law" using it's falsities and tech
nicalities to guard her against police
in interference. within the Law"
has strong human appeal and
brings out with engrossing, dramatic
certain often discussed
phases of modern metropolitan life
such as industrial slavery, sociology,
questionable police practices and the
difficulties that seem to prevent
criminals from really reforming.
Clara Joel a talented and beautiful
yoAng actress of engaging personality
aupears as the harassed and beset
yong woman, while the rest ipf the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS
800 . = go = = =
TRAFFIC lin, SOULS

How many theatres, all showing
the same production, can New York
City support? This is question that
someone with a bent for figures ought
to answer, because up to date it
looks as though this is really unlimit-
ed. At present there are nine thea
tres in the vicinity of New York City
showing the wonderful photedsAHAa,
Traffic in Souls" simultaneously. In
other words, the aggregate number
OF people to see this wonderful pho
todrama is over 10000 daily. This is
the first time in history that it has
been necessary for any production to
open in this number of }theaters
simultaneously in order to supply the
demand that Traffic in Souls" has
created, and never in the history OF
theatricals has this been done be-
fore. Up to date, estimating roughly
thetotal number of people who have
seen Traffic in Souls" is in the
neighborhood of 100000, or nearly
one-third Of the population of New
York. This photodrama is now being
shown in forty cities throughout the
United States and in nine theatres in
New York, and it is estimated that
100000 people day are now viewing
this wonderful lesson and portrayal
of the great evil, the white slave
traffic. With the power to do good
that this picture has it will not take
long to stamp out this great evil, anG
the vice crusaders throughout thu
country have wonderful aid in the
form of Traffic in Souls"
will be shown at the Elks theatre
Tuesday and Wednesday, Februar!
"a and rs matinee Wednesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
BARTENDERS TO HAVE
BALL TUESDAY NIGHT

A benefit ball is to be given on
next Tuesday night at the Eagles
Hall by the union bartenders, and &C
cording to reports they are having
a good sale of tickets. The bartend-
ers have not been employed since the
saloons were closed and it is said
that as a result finances of many oil
them have ebbed rather low. Seib-
ert's orchestra has been engaged to
furnish the music and good pro-
gram is being arranged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
Beware of Ointments For Catarrl
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good 20 can pos
sibly derive from them. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken inter-
nally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price Use per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for corsti-
patton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
CAR SMASHES TAKE
TWO AS LIFE TOLL
Qnterurban and Indianapolis CITY Car
Figure in Triple Collision.

Indianapolis, Feb. 1S--Two Persons
were killed, one fatally injured and a
score injured tonight in a triple
collision of interurban cars and a
city car here. While city care and
an indianapolis & Cincinnati inter-
urban freight Car were waiting at a
siding in order to pass each other,
another interurba4 car en- route to
Greenwood, Ind, Crashed into the
rear of the freight car, jamming It
hcadon into the city car, wrecking 1t
completely. James Horn. Is. was
instantly killed, and F. S, Hardy,
died en- route to hospital. Both
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
GRACE BAIRD PLEASES

The Grace Baird Sock Company
which is playing this week at the
Elks theatre presented Temples
telegram TO fair size house last
night. The company is good one
and has a fine repertoire. The
specialties between the acts are all
high class, and the show as a whole
is a good one.
For tonight the company will offer
"Back of the Scenes" which Is said
to be a good comedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
were terribly mangled. Six of those
injured tonight are in a serious con
dition.
Successful Everywhere.

People everywhere are talking OF
quick and fine results Foley Kidney
Pills give in backache, rheumatism
kidney and bladder troubles. You
can not take them into your system
without good results. That is be-
cause Foley Kidney Pills give to the
kidneys and bladder just what nature
calls fdra'to heal these weakened and
inactive organs. sSeawell's Pharmacy
Colds, constipation and headache
are three common Affections and re-
lieving the constipation helps the cold
and stops the headache. Use Foley
Cathartic Tablets because they are
very prompt and thoroughly cleans
ing. with absolutely no unpleasant eff
fects. A whole bottle full for rs
cents. SeaNAlfe Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
WOMAN COULD
NOT SIT UP
Now Does Her Own Work.
Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegeta-
BILE Compound Helped Her.
Ironton, Ohio. =" I am enjoying bet
ter health now than / have for twelve

years. When / be-
gan to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound l
could not sit up. /
had female troubles
and was very ner-
vous. I used the
remedies q year and
/ can do my work
and for the last eight
m on tn s h ave
work ed for other
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19

excellent cast organized by the Amer
lean Play Company. The scenic
equipment, which is unusually Ella
bofate for a dramatic production, is
identical with nat employed in New
York and Chicago, in both of which
cities within the Law" was credited
by the critics with. registering the
Sensational triumph of the year."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-19
LaGrippe Leaves It's victims Prosirat

LaGrinpe Leaves Its Victims PROSTATE
Some victims of la grippe never
fully recover the health of the lungs,
and persistent coughing is weakening.
The quick action Of Foley's Honey
and Tar makes 1t valuable in severe
la grippe coughs. F. G. Prevo, Bed
ford, Ind. writes: la Grippe left me
with a severe cough that Foley's
Honey and Tar cured, and ! am back
to my normal weight" Seawell's
Pharmacy.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27

tonight, big three reel Domino fea-
ture, the Primitive Call, will be pre-
sented. For Wednesday. a Kay Bee
two reel western drama, The Circle of
will be given. Strong programs have
been booked for the remainder Of the
week.
The Gem.
The Case of Cherry Purcelle, a three
reel Eclair feature, is at the Gem for
Monday and Tuesday. This is strong
drama and one that has attracted
wide attention wherever shown. The
program tonight will be concluded by
good Nestor comedy, Cupid's Close
Shave. For .!ednesday and Thursday.
two reel Imp picture. Doctors Deceit
will be the headliner. A comedy and
second drama will also be shown. The
big feature for the end Of the week
is For Freedom of Cuba, a 101 Bison
picture. King Baggot will appear in
Actors Xmas. A comedy, taken from
a much agitated social question and a
popular musical hit is. Heaven Will
Protect the Working Girl. This will
conclude the weeks BILL
The Empress.
A Question of Right, Lubin drama
in TWO parts, is the feature of the En-
press for the first two days of this
WcCh. <AAOy I1cIO Is oil CulSOI
comedy which inspires great laughter.
Deacon Billington's Downfall in two
reels will be the feature for Wednes-
day and Thursday. An Edison COM
edy and a Biograph drama will con-
stitute the remainder of the program.
The Empress has continuous shows
from 1880 p. m. until 10:30 p. m.
The Best.
Waff of the Plains. a massive 101
Miller Bros production is the big fea-
ture at the Best for Monday and Tues
day. This Is taken by the Bison COM
pany on the Miller ranch in Oklahoma
and gives one of the best views of the
famous ranch ever taken. Baby Early
and Elsie Algert take part in this pic
ire. A Vagabonds Conspiracy, three
reel picture depicting the adventures
of princess. will be presented We'd
nesday and Thursday For Friday and
Saturday. A Prisoner of the Apaches, a
three reel drama Of the Paris under
world. will be shown. This gives in
detail many of the intricate details of
the life among the lower classes in
Paris. x
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
At HENIDWINTER.
Pipe Organ Recital Added to
TonieAt,s Program.


z
Not only wiz there be good vaude-
Vile at the Afidwfnter exposition to-
night. but the big pipe organ will be
played by Miss Mildred Haxelrigg from
8:15 to S:45 O'Clock. Miss Haxelrtgg
will play again Friday evening.
Another change has been made In
the vaudeville bill. The Alvo troupe
of comedy triple bar performers has
been engaged to take the place OF
Artane, the equilibrist. who gave his
stunt at a local theater month ago
While the Artane's act was well per-
formed many of the visitors had pre-
vtOusly seen him perform. The AlvO
troupe was here several years ago. but
new features have been added to this
performance which make it well worth
while.
The balance Of the program IL large
ly given over. to music and dancing
The 'Nobby Girls,' Koehler and Vic
toria, are well received. The former
attired in Dutch costume gives q
dance typical of the land of the big
dikes. Robinson. Romatne and Will
son give burlesQue on railroading
that meets with the approval of the
crowd. The Angelus Bostonian Four
do some comedy singing that pleases.
The black face member Of the quar-
tet makes hit"
Hundreds Of persons are making
guesses as to the total paid admission
at the Midwinter. 1t will be not only
the lucky guessers that are recognized
when the prizes are distributed. The
management has decided to give a
box of 80 cigars to the person who
makes the poorest stab" at the cor
rect figure.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
At THE ORPHEUM.

Madame Evelyn. trainer of wild an
imals, has an act at the Orpheum this
week that is wonderful. to say the
least. In the midst of snarling leoD-
and other animals she appears to be
as calm as possible. Her animals.
while ill-natured. are well trained and
do some remarkable stunts. The wild
animal act is the headliner for the
first three days of this week.
The animals of Madame Evelyn
consume over one hundred pounds of
beef daily. At some of her perform
ances, they are hard to handle and
often cause trouble. In Oklahoma City.
recently, one Of the lions pounced up
on her as she was bowling to the au-
dience Only quick work on her part
saved her life.
mo. 1 am not afraid of them" she
told State Journal reporter. but 1t
takes nerve to go among them. espec-
tally If they are mean. We transport
them by express.
Romaine, violinist. and the first
number on the program, Is an artist
in handling his instrument. His So
lections are good and the act is pop
ular. -
The Nelson's have a ring swinging
act which Is good. Both are experts
on the swings and they are good ac-
robatic cOntortionists.
Bella Belmont, the singer. has an
excellent voice and her songs are OF
the latest. Miss Belmont received
plenty Of applause last night.
The Harmony Trio is one of the
best acts. All three of the members
have good voices, especially the tenor.
1t is an unusual act and one in which
a black face comedian keeps the spec
tators on the grin all the time.
The program is closed by Key
stone farce comedy. Her Hero. with
Mabel Normand in the leading role.
Music was furnished throughout the
show. For the last three days of the
week the management has engaged
five more acts of good vaudeville. Sd.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
WITH STREET CAR co.
Commission VIII Hold Conference on
Many Matters.

At a meeting of the city commission
this morning, on suggestion OF Mayor
Cofran, the Topeka Street Railway
company was communicated with over
the telephone and arrangements made
for a conference with the members of
the city commission at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon.
1--WE want to take up the transfer
station question with him." said Mayor
I'VE are getting scarcely any street
car service on Sundays out our way"
complained Roy L. Bone. city COM
missioner Of finance.
: 81 think the street car company
should see the advantage Of being
good before it is compelled by law to
be good" said Mayor Cofran.
81 understand" he continued, that
the company is in debt to the city of
filed with the state utilities commits
sion, and think we owe 1t to the peo-
pie Of Topeka to investigate the mat
ter"
According to the terms Of the fran
chise granted the street car company
by the city in June. 1903. 10 per cent
If the net earnings Of the company
over and above 10 per cent on the in
vestment of the company is to be paid
to the city. The city has never re-
ceived any money from this source
IT understand" said Commissioner
Newland. that the company charges
of the net income by placing better
ments to the system against the in
come and in this way keep the net
earnings from showing up"
"You do the same thing with the
water department. do you not?" in
uuired Commissioner Bone OF Com
missioner Newland.
Eyes, but that is a horse of diff
ferent color" replied Mr. Newland.
The conference this afternoon be-
tween Mr. Patten and the members OF
the commission will be informal.
ssDo you propose to ask for an audit
OF the street car company's books,
Mayor Cofran was asked by q State
Journal reporter after the meeting OF
the commission this morning.
'sDo not say anything about that
now. Wait until 1 really have some-
thing to say. I am not ready now, "
replied the mayor.
..But one thing Is certain" con-
tinued the mayor. the company will
have to do something In the matter of
transfers"
.'Do you mean they will have to is
sue universal transfers?" he was
asked.
ssYes, sir, just az sure as two and
two make four they will have to come
to II. -
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
AT The MAJESTIC.

In search of theatrical amusement
this week, one finds at the Majestic a
farce, Nam zelle," containing a little
Of song and dance and much OF Jest
of the approved standard. In the last
act the French maiden is giving n
luncheon at which is seated the wife
of the man who pays for the revelrY.-
The man is concealed behind a screen
for champagne. claret and Burgundy.
One guest says. "Fn take water. il
you please" Heaven be praised is
shouted in an aside back of the
screen. Whereupon the yearnfng OF
the audience for wit is gratified. and
there is applause.
The play is given in four short acts.
uses all the actors in the company,
inel1ding Menr ngo the nag; Mr fe r. j..
first performance last night. Mr..
Macks appearance was his first on
the stage in Topeka. He took the
part of a theater manager in the first
flush Of prosperity. He wore a noisy
ready noticeable height. and he spoke
with loud confidence supposed to be
typical of the promoter long accus-
toned to eluding reverses.
Miss Genevieve Russell was Mann
zelle. and took the part with sprightly
gaiety and in q finished and pleasing
way. The second act was the stun
that brings the actors down into the
GUS wife (Rose Wincnester) sat f2r
the fainting act was already pretty
well occupied with a box party Of
about ten men. Neal Anderson, as
Nam zelle's lover, sat in the parQuet
and raised a disturbance simulta-
neously with the fainting fit in the
box. while Mr.. Stutzman, the French
woman's uncle. raved and stormeo
from the confines of an upper box
The audience was hilarious over ths
scene, and the lines of the play could
scarcely be heard above the laughter
of the spectators
Sport North. as the brother of the
injured wife and the plotter respcn-
sible for the complications. was quite
lizard, the vain and absurd old man.
did some OF the best acting that ne
has offered the public this season.
None of the parts were played too
broadly, and the audience was unmis-
takably pleased down to its very
boots. b. II.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
AT THE MOVIES.
The Iris.

Inc lFI6s
The Price Of Success, a Kinemacolor
two reel drama. is the feature at the
Iris for Monday and Tuesday. This Is
q strong picture Of the struggle of an
italian immigrant painter to support
his wife and family in America. A two
reel Kinemacolor comedy. Fixing Faith
er, was excellent. This featured Linda
0rifith and it was the best comedy
that the company has yet produced. As
can be seen by the title. Father is
hxed by his daughter and her lover.
Anna Held, in characteristic poses, is
shown. The beautiful French actress is
q lover Of flowers and horses. An ed
ucational reel. Pekin. gives several
views of that city. 1t was fine pro-
gram and well up to the Kinemacolor
standard.
The Crystal.
The Militant, a three reel Imp pic
ture. Is being shown at 1.-THE Crystal
for Monday and Tuesday. This is one
that will appeal to those interested in
the suffrage question. A Powers COM
edy. Just Mother, IS also on the pro-
gram. For Tuesday and Wednesday,
the Crystal will feature Warren Kerri-
gan in a two reel Victor picture, The
Man Who Lied. Getting Rid Of His
Mother-in-Law. an instructing and en-
tertaining Imp comedy and Rex
drama will conclude the midweek bill.
The COzy.
How Moving Pictures Are Made was
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27

told me that when she died should
be the one to succeed her. thought
nothing Of 1t.
..rwo months ago my benefactress
was murdered for her jewels. Then
the lawyers wrote that she had left to
me all her money-$1O0 eco. instructed
my attorney. Harry n. Stefnfeld, to
look into the case and I have . tele-
gram from him telling me that the es-
tate belongs to me.
name. The sudden death Of the dear
woman. the horrible circumstances Of
1t. then the announcement Of the for
tune-fhey have all combined 70 mako
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27

How Moving Pictures Are Made was
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
ANNA HELD LEGATEE.
Tho Actress Is Bequeafhed 41O0, 200
by IN Adm1rer.

Chicago. Jan. 27-Anna Held IN the
leeatee OF q fortune Of 500. 900, left to
her by an admiring woman friend In
California
The name Of the testator ID a second
ary confederation All tnat Anna ae.o
can remember about It il that 1T II
French and about two feet long,. .
fact to which she attested by spreading
her hands at least that TAR apart when
she tried to recall the name OF her
benefactor.
.sIt Is very sad that It il true." said
Miss Held tonight At the Majestic the
ater.
"Of course money II money" she said
but the woman was very sweet to
me.
TT was three years ago that play
ed Miss Innocence through California
There met this charming French
woman. She came to oee me many
times. Took = tAncU 70 me. She often
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27

an interesting Keystone picture at the
Cozy for Monday. This took the movie
patron into the big producing plants
Of America and showed the Keystone
farce comedy cast off the stage. en-
joying their own pictures. A Broncho
picture, The Cure, a western comedy.
and Two Slaves, a strong Reliance
drama, constituted the program. For
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-27
BIRTHS REPORTED.

The following births were reported to
the office OF the city clerk today:
Bert L. Clun and wife, so7 Brooks ave-
nue., January 8. girl.
Joseph Etxel and wife, 61e Larch street
January 8. girl
Ivan Fowler and wife. 1911 North KAN
sas avenue. January A. girl
Carl Arthur Banta and wife, AS Orchard
avenue, January u, boy.
George Christopher and wife. 80 Locust
street, January a, boy