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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

Washington, Feb. 3.-If John Jay
McDevitt anticipates a rousing well
come from Government officials and
the populace of Washington when he
arrives at the seat of our National
Government with his statue of him
self, he is due to suffer most disap-
pointing shock. Even John j. Casey,
Congressman from McDevitt's district
in tWilkes-Barre,v Pa, has intimated
that he will not be in Washington on
the date that McDevitt plans to arrive
in his special car. McDevitt, it will
be remembered, is the clerk who sew
eral years ago spent his life savings
| by hiring a special train and going to
New York where he lived the luxuri'
Gus life of millionaire for one day
This time McDevitt has expended his
savings by having statue of himself
carved, and he intends to ask Con
sgress to have it placed in prominent
spot in Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

The most difficult and yet, it SENS
| to us, the most necessary of the
recommendations to be needed is that
| relating to a building code. Such a
code necessarily must be far de-
| parture from past and present easy
going methods and requirements and,
therefore, there will be opposition, a
cry of oppression and of putting
hindrance in the way of improve
ments." Buildings that increase the
fire hazard cannot, in fairness, be
classed as improvements, and some
thing is to be said for the rights of
the adjoining property owners it
just to jeopardize' his property by
permitting the erection of fire-trap?
Even more difficult, though not less
important, is the work of lettering
conditions in existing buildings. Con-
ditions admitted are bad over a good
ly portion of the mercantile district.
Every time fire is stopped in that
district within the place of it's origin
the public breathes a sigh of relief
and wonders how it happened and
how long such good fortune can con-
tinue.
While we Go not profess tc be COM
petent to judge, we believe the rec
concentrations as to increased pump
ing capacity at the water plant are
more for future than for present
needs and that, with careful mana
cement, no necessity for such install
lation will be apparent for some time.
The suggested large water main ex-
tensions seem necessary for any ade-
Quate protection of the business dis
trict and the report as whole will
be of the greaest utility as a guide
to conditions toward which to build
and grow. 1t is to our interest to re-
due the fire hazard; high Insurance.
rates are a drain and heavy fire loss |
es cannot be compensated for by any
'procurable insurance.-Fort Smith
es1Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
OPPOSE SUFFRAGE
Endorse President Wilson's Action In
Holding That 1t Is a State ana
Not National Issue.

Washington, Feb. 2.-House Demo-
Gratis. in caucus tonight, sustained
President Wilson in his position that
female suffrage is state ana not d
federal issue. By decisive vote OF
1927 to 50 they adopted a resolution
referring the question back to the
states and refused Congressional
action.
CONGRESSMAN Heating and Iaylof'
of Colorado, and Raker, OF California
in which states women vote, ufged d
special house committee to CONSIDER
matters relating to female suffrage.
representative Heflin, OF Alabama
led the opposition. His resolutloh u
non-interference with the question oy
Congress, was adopted. ~ ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

utes' notice. He is never sure that
on the night he goes to the theatre
with his wife or sweetheart he may
not be compelled to leave in the midst
of the most interesting part of the
play to take an important assignment.
The reporter is, of course, the one
who Is called upon to face real dam
ger. Often he takes his life in hand
when he attempts to climb the ice
covered rope ladder of belated At
lantic steamship in the lower bay on
wild winters night; when he visits
plague-infested ship to learn the
story of its voyage; when he engages
in trailing murderer through the
dark and dangerous passages of tum-
bled-down buildings in the lower East
Side, or among the mountains of
freight piled in seeming disorder upon
unlighted wharves; when he accom-
panies the police in the raids upon
gambling houses or the dens of
thieves.
The reporter or correspondent who
loves his work, and most of them
do, rarely think of themselves when
on an assignment, but always Of the
paper they represent. And SO they
endure the icy blasts of winter, the
scorching heat of burning summer
sun, the drenching storms, the
dangers of gun tests, with an enthusi-
asm and self-denial that is unknown
in other lines of business. They go
without food, without sleep, without
rest, and do it willingly all for the
paper they represent. They take
pride in their work and, although
what they write does not carry their
name, they are content as long as the
paper gets the glory.
The pay does not begin to be COM
mensurate with the services they
render, while their expenses are high
er than those of men in other pro-
fessions. Even the frugal among
them find difficulty in saving enough
money or in carrying enough insurI
ance to take care Of their families in
case Of their death. They give ev-
erything in them to their employers,
anu on dying. perhaps the paper does
knotlsend q wreath to grace the casket
The reporter stands in much the
same position as soldier-always
ready to sacrifice himself and all that
belong to him for the news; but the
soldier can feel that grateful
country will care for his wife and
children. 1t does sometimes seem te
| us that those who have no share In
the profits they help to create ought
| in some way be freed from anxious
thoughts about the future of depend
ents for whom every law of humanity
should require them to provide
Publisher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, removing era
vel, cures diabetes. weak and lame
backs, rheumatism, and all lrregu-
larities Of the kidneys and Dladoef
Of both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles In children. III mol
sold by your druggist, will be sent
bv nail on receipt Of $l.o0. One
small bottle Is two months treat
ment. and seldom fails to perfect .
cure. Send for testimonials from
th,s and other states. q. w. Hail.
s820 Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. solo
.n,.+. 1e-11 II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

The Free Bridge work is going on
without interruption. The first
barge arrived yesterday and is due
at the Free Bridge site this morning
In few months the Free Bridge will
be a reality. Then Pine Bluff will
begin to enjoy the fruits of the long
fight waged for this badly needed
structure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
FORT SMITH AS A FIRE HAZARD


According to the National Dcsrt; Of
Fire Underwriters Fort Smith Ia q
lad risk.
There are two ways Of looking at
this opinion.
One is to tell the National Board
of Underwriters to go to Halifax for
they are only trying to excuse tae
imposition of high insurance rates by
placing the blame on us and making
unreasonable requirements.
The other way is to carefully con-
slider the report of the board and see
if 1t is to our interest to adopt such
Of the recommendations as our cir
cumstances will permit and take all
future steps with view to working
up to the ideal condition set forth.
If we are tolerating conditions that
entail an excessive per capita and
per fire loss and as result in con-
tinued high or increased insurance
rates, manifestly it will be to our
interest to change such conditions.
The recommendations for increas-
ed and improved apparatus for ths
fire department concededly are cor
rect in principle and perhaps to tn
letter. The department is crippled b.
the want of essentials and posslbi!
would be helpless in combating fire.
under certain circumstances. AS tas
as the means are in hand the depart
ment ought to be increased in Ell
ficiency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

Another coal wave is due to arrive
this morning. With the gas bills
doubling up and colder weather COM
ing, Pine Blufians are not very
optimistic as to the future.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
IL This One Old?

A correspondent writes US Of Sun.
day school child who was asked.
what is the chief end of MANI" ana
who replied promptly: ITO glorify
God and annoy him forever"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
-OHO-

President Wilson has raised the
embargo on arms for the rebels it
ought to be case of dog eat dog in
Mexico.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

An occasional rainfall has been the
only thing that has broken the dry
spells in this city in recent weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

Judging from the large number OF
arrests last night Bookkeeping in Pine
Bluff was started earlier than was
even predicted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

ANNOUNCEMENT.

III The Graphic il authorized to an
1ytouncs Hon. 8. M. Taylor as . can
i1idate :or Congress from the Sixth
lsr1et.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
lxsfOR PROSEC8TIYG ATTORNEY

gfaOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The Graphic Is authorized to an
nounce T. G. Parham. Of Jefferson
bounty, as = candidate for an en-
norsement term to the office Of
prosecuting attorney Of the Eleventh
sJndicial District. his candidacy being
subject to the action Of the Dem
s6oratic party at the primary election
on March IS, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce w. b. Alexander as candi-
date for circuit judge Of the Eleven
IN judicial District, his candidacy
being subject to the action of the
Democratic party At the primary cleo
ton to be held on March 25. 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

Owing to steady increase in our
sales department, we were forced to
add another sales stable to the one al
ready had. We are now better pre-
pared to show larger selection of
the best Missouri mules and horses
than ever before, which we have just
received. We are selling them to
suit the most economical buyers. All
stock sold by us must be as repre-
scented otherwise the cash will be re-
turned.
Thanking you for past patronage
and asking continuance of same, we
are yours to satisfy. 1-24-12t
| Rprlin RrOthprS
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

The Graphic is authorized to an
5Qpnce Harvey D. Lucas, Of Lincoln
gcouhty, as candidate for prosecut-
sfNg attorney Of the Eleventh Judicial
District, his candidacy being subject
the action OF the Democratic party
t the primary election on March Is
S4314.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04

Little Rockians, says rumor, may
again wet their whistles today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
To See the Largest
Stock

of Wall Paper, Paints, window
Glass, Looking Glass, Stains OF
all kinds for everything, enamel
all colors, varnishes all kinds
colors in oil and Japan, colors
dry. linseed oil, turpentlne,
brushes all kinds, Alabastlne
and cold water paints that won't
wash off, and everything in the
line go to ]. A. RACOP. He has;
what you want. Two prices;
one retail, one wholesale. Spec
ial prices to owners OF homes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-04
Wood for Sale

Is Inch lengths, delivered to any
part of the city for $3.50 per load.
Also do hauling. Telephone 1879
wood yard 18th and Plum.
N. G. MASSINGAl4E
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
I BURIED IN QU|CKsANO
BODIES MAY NOT BE RECOVERED
FOR MONTHS.
Csve-in Fills Every CreVice in Mine
as Thirty Workers Rush to the
Mouth Of the Tunnel.

Iron River. Mtch.-Seven miners
were killed In the Balkan mile at the
Alpha location near here when sliding
sand caused a CAVERN. Crews of min
ers are digging for the bodies
The miners were drilling into a roof.
The drill hit quieksand, and with a
shout the men. about 30 in number.
began 4 rush for the mouth OF the
tunnel
Seven of the miners we're overtaken
and killed IN the q~uicksand, which
filled every ~.revice in the mine, II
the seven cannot H. taken out for
weeks u ayeu months.
The rest Of the men IAN FOR their
lives pursued BY the sand Two were
caught While trying 20 reach a ladder.
Once Of these a compelled to shed
his clothing
lie struggled naked iron the mine
Tha other man lost his boots, which
became eutlngled. aud which he
kicked afi
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
RECORD JULY CATTLE PRICES
Kansas CITY Packers Predicting y
Cent Seef-Last Summers
Drought Blamed.

Kansas city. Mo Thus far this
year $4,000 fewer cattle hay
been marketed n Kansas city than IN
Tho same period n f9t3. the receipts
being the SMALLEST Of any similar pc
riod In 20 years The decrease Is
attributed 70 the drought in the
southwest last summer
July cattle prices are the highest
ever known for this month. The de
mand now. cattle men aud meat pack
ers say. must be supplied mostly from
CRASHED cattle Another crop of
prime. corn-fed beeyes canuo be
made, they say. until the corn crop
OF 1914 is available. probably not
sooner than the middle of November.
II August prices FOR corn-fatted
steers are as much higher than the
July level as they were in 1912, next
month will see prime beeves bringing
Sll a hundred pounds IN Kansas city
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30

the face Is liked by the younger
women Only a few curls about the
face relieve the plainness of this style.
but a mass of hair piled on top of the
head make a piQuant arrangement
suited to youthful faces.
Puts and short curls are becoming
TO everyone and look as we'll on grand
mama as on her daughter and daugh.
ter's daughter. They are most suot
cessful when made separately and
pinned on. for they can be easily
dressed and placed wherever needed.
There Is no very good reason why
n should not borrow the charm that
belongs to them unless a prejudics
against wearing separate pieces Of
hair can be construed as reasonable.
JULIA BOTTOMlEv.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
HUERTA Off FOR JAMAICA
SAILS ON CRUISER DRESDEN
FROM PUERTO MEXICO.
Only a File OF Ragged Troops or
Dock Stand Mutely at Atten-
ton as Warship Departs.

Puerto Mexico. Mexico.-The Ger
President Huerta and his family, and
former War Minister banquet. Seno-
ra banquet and their daughter
aboard. sailed at : so O'Clock last
evening for Jamaica. The departure
was without incident. there not being
even any shouts OF good bye to
Huerta from the dock.
The only thing to indicate ANYONE
OF distinction vas aboard the Ores
den was an extended file OF ragged
troops. part Of the famous Twenty
ninth. and part OF the Zaragoza batal-
lion drawn up at attention in front OF
the train and facing the cruiser.
These troops presented arms as
the Dresden moved out. but it was SO
dark II is doubtful II Huerta observed
the sole Official tribute 10 his de.
parture.
The town is an object OF consid-
cradle speculation interests. Orders
have been issued for the retirement
troops. leaving the place open to the
coustitutionalists.
The feeling toward Americans has
10 been bettered by the presence OF
Huerta and his followers, and there
is some apprehension rs 10 what re-
ception awaits the fen remaining
here.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
FRANCE DENIES u. S. DEMAND
Books and Papers IN Oressmsker's
Customs Case Must Remain
Abroad, Courts Decide.

Paris-The French courts ordered
Henry Munroe Il Co. American bank.
ers, not to send out OF France the
books and papers demanded by the
United States customs in connection
with the case OF Miss Mary A. Dolan.
a dressmaker OF B%rookline. Mass,
whose imported dresses were alleged
TO nave been undervalued.
The case has aroused great interest
and caused a sharp controversy In re-
gard to the operations of the United
States treasury agents abroad.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30

AT brims are growing wider and
III modistes ~foretell a vogue for large
hats. to begin with the fall season.
Large hats and small, simple coiffures
do not harmonic, and already the
light pun for filling out the couture
has made It's appearance. We have
also to consider small hair rolls or
pads for supporting the hair, and
coifures are quite generally dressed
In waves. These are the waveiets
that are breaking upon a new shore
line In hairdressing, speaking figura-
lively: they are foretelling a rising
tide OF favor for more display In the
management OF the hair. The couture
shown here pictures the hair parted
at one side and waved in smooth, reg
ular u%ndulations. There 10 a short
lock at the front arranged In a light
curl. Some of the new styles show
i've very precise r~inglets. one on each
side Of a middle part. For this style
the hair ia also waved. but more loose
ly, and the coil Ia arranged lower on
the neck.
Long. light puffs help out in build
ing up a couture and a few of them,
arranged about a coil. make the new
styles easy to accomplish.
The couture arranged on top of the
head. with the hair combed back from
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30

The coat is not allowed to distract
the attention rom this clever posing
OF odd lace. 1t Is entirely plain, but
quite original in cut. The hat Is or
black satin with two extravagantly
long Numidi feathers sweeping be-
yond the brim edge.
The attention OF the seeker for new
styles having been seized by this
novel gown. he notes its details to
find new features worth remember
ing First. its simplicity; hen the
extra length OF tunic and width Of pet
ticoat. and most noticeable, the wide
hat brim, which is a radical new de-
parture.
1t Is not often hat anything 80
striking is at the same time SO eie-
CANT The combination of black and
white makes this possible.
The second gown is hardly less
noteworthy and only a shade less orig
nal The tunic is of black net. hav-
ing an insert Of lace wrought in and
a border Of very wide velvet ribbon
above the hem. 1t Is set on to the
bodice OF black net by a band of black
velvet. The long sleeves are Of net
and lace in black There Is that orig
inal touch which means everything in
the really gorgeous embroidery In
white figures which ornaments the net
bodice.
The white feather turban worn with
.btS CCStuma Ia a DrOmippnt feature In
STYLES of the hour.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
KIN Of VAN buren, DIES.
DESCENDANT OF FORMER PRESt-
DENT DIES IN POVERTY.
in Washington, Is Four Lite
less and in Want.

New York-Until they found
her dead. tenants In the apart
ment house. AZ East F~orty-seventh
street, did not know that a little old
woman, who always dressed In black,
who minded her own affairs. seeking
no acq~uaintances and apparently with
no friends, who lived In the house for
years, was Miss Mary Fowler Van
Buren,. direct descendant OF President
Martin Van Buren,, u woman OF great
culture and nee known TO almost
every senator. CONGRESSMAN and poll.
tician in Washington.
Miss Van Buren, died Of natural
causes, mainly due to starvation, says
tho coroner. This Is denied b. =
ward Irving, superintendent Of tn"
building. who discovered the BODY
He said the old managed u
provide herself with food aud cloth
ing by the sale % bonds.
1t is admitted. however. that Miss
Van Buren, had not paid rem for two
years. Through generosity OF 4 for
mer owner of the house she was al
lowed to live there free.
Miss Van Buren,. so lrving's story
goes. formerly was wealthy. Two
years ago she lost through specula-
ton more than 100000. and she told
Irving. who seemed to be her only
confdant and friend. that her attor-
ney then was n former United States
senator. whom she had known many
years ago in Washington.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
.'EUGENIC" MARRIAGE FAILS
Zach OF Pair who Race TO Ask d.
vorce Charges Misrcpresenta.
tation of Conditions.

Cleveland, O=Mrs. Josephine
Sanger. II years old. and 10
seph Sanger, "a. raced to the new
court house to see who would be first
to fle suit asking for the annullment
OF a "eugenic" marriage.
Mrs. Sanger won by a few minutes.
her petition SAYS Sager misrepresent.
ed his physical condition. He told
me he was a m~arrtageble. healthy
man. Mrs. Sanger said. Il found he
was not"
A few minutes later Sanger filed
suit for divorce. lie alleged Mrs
Sanger misrepresented her physical
condition to him \ special hearing
will be held before Judge Stevens.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
BUILDING RAZE0 BY STORM
Masonic Temple in Charleston. w. Va.
is Damaged s35. ooo-8rakeman
Blown From Train.

Charleston. W Na.-The Kanawha
valley was swept by storms which
caused losses estimated at $50. 600.
The Masonic temple in Charleston
vas damaged $4,000 by lightning
\ number OF buildings were blown
down and telephone aud telegraph
wires crippled
Campbell Anderson, a brakeman.
was blown from the top OF a Chesa-
peake 4 Ohio freight train into the
branches OF a tree a. the train crossed
the trestle At Marnet. bat escaped
with bruises.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
RESCUERS HALTED By ICE
Steamer XII Unable 10 Reach Wran-
gel Island to Aid the Mon
Wrecked last Winter.

Nome. Alaska. -The ice breaking
steamer Kit arrived hero from IA
cruise In the Arctic. and the
captain reported he tried for IA days
to break through the ice field TO
reach Wrangel Island and take on
the men of the S~tefsnsson exploring
expedition. who have been marooned
there since the old whaler karluk was
crushed In the ice last winter.
The ice field Was SC heavy that the
Kit was unable to approach nearer
than l20 miles to Wrangel Island and
finally It abandoned the attempt.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
GIRL ElOPES WITH MAN OF 70
Trembling With Age ard Fear OF Pur-
suit. He Urges Judge TO
Hasten Ceremony.

CIarksviile. Tenn-Martin F. Hall.
% years OF axe. father OF 10
children. and Miss Cora Faughn,
Is. were married here In the court
house by Magistrate J NJ. FARRELL.
The couple eloped from Lyon coun-
~. Ky. Miss Faughu from her pa.
rents and the deertpt Hall from his
children
During the ceremony the bride sup
ported the bridegroom. who walks
With the aid OF a heavy cane Hall,
trembling with physical infrmtties
and weak from fear Of pursuit by his
army OF children. frequently urged
Judge farrell TO make haste with the
ceremony
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
SEVENTH PLAGUE CASE FOUND
Girl Is Taken 10 Isolation Hospital
While Active Fight Against the
Disease Continues.

New Orleans. La-After two i'm
portant moves in the fight against
bubonic plague here had beer
started. another case Of the disease
the seventh-was discovered.
II was ascertained that Helen Soell,
a ~l0-year-old white girl who has been
I'll since Thursday. is suffering from
hubonic plague. She was taken TO
the isolation hospital in a serious on
dition. according to DR. W. c. Rucker,
federal assistant surgeon general. Her
home is six blocks from where the
first plague case developed June 81,
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
DAME HAS 723 DESCENDANTS
Arkansan. Age tt2. Has II Children.
One 80 Years Old-She HAs
Never Worn Glasses.

Mountain Grove. Ark-Mrs. FL
vira Waldrou OF Marion county
has Just celebrated her I12th birth.
day at her home on Sister Creek.
where she has lived "a years
One hundred and twenty descend
ants were present at the celebration.
including children. grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great,great-
grandchildren.
Sho is the mother OF l6 children,
II OF whom are living. Her oldest
son is IS. She has in all 1913 descend
ants. She Is the widow OF John Wal
dron. who was n Confederate soldier
and died In 1890.
She has never worn Slasses.
The Dermott news., 1914-07-30
BLAST KILLS FIVE, HURTS 10
$500 Pounds Of Dynamite Explode
at Cucaracha Slide, the Last
Canal Obstruction.

Panama-The premature explo-
sion OF a $500 pound dynamite
charge at Cucaracha slide killed five
workmen. four OF them white. and
severely injured one white man and
Il negroes.
The workmen were about to drill
barge Teredo. which was wrecked,
and sank in the channel. The men had
just completed charging eight drill
holes with 500 pounds Of 50 per cent
dynamite when the explosion oc-
Cured. The charge was to have re-
moved the last stone in the channel
cut.