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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-14
DEFUNCT BANK
 OWES S743,7lO Claims Aggregating $909,- 98S Filed Against the Bank of Pine Bluff.
CLAIMS DISALLOWED
Deputy Bank Commissioner Pugh shows Offsets to Several Claims and Rejects
 Others.

The sum of $743,7l9 9.97 is due credi- tors of the defeunct Bank of Pine Bluff, according, to q statement 1lleo in the chancery court yesterday by Special Deputy State Bank Commls- sioner k. D. Pugh. Claims aggregat- ing $909 9SSS2 were filed against the bank, states the deputy commissioner, but some of these had been rejected and offsets reduce the net indebted ness.
 Mir. Pughs report covers fifty-six pages, and includes more than 2000 items.
 Claims rejected by the commits sicner aggre gate $31,49O the largest being that of J. S. Mcdonnell for S2O,4666t. Offsets against claims total $133,S44.S2.
 Thousands Unclaimed.
 Records of the bank show indebted ness of $7.50295, for which no claims were presented. These are most small items, carried in the names Of individuals.
 Sheriff Edgar Brewster appears to he the largest creditor of the bank, the record showing to be due him Stl139i. Other large creditors are W. D. Hearn who is credited with e;19,o9O. and Mrs. Mamie Graham to- whom is due $13,S3S.
 The money in Sheriff Brewster's name represents county and state funds Through the aid of his bonds men, friends and several stockholders Of he Bank of Pi,Ne Bluff, MT. Brews- ter was enabled to secure sufficient cash to enable him to settle with the state, despite the fact that $141,3S4 of the public funds were tied up in the dsfuuct institution. City Treasurer F. M. Reeves also settled with the city in similar manner.
 Assets Nearly Million.
 In report filed on July 10 the ;.sscts of the bank were reported at S96T.S04.43 If these can be realized upon at anything like their face value it is possible that all creditors of the institution will be paid in full. It is not believed, however, that this can be done as the state official has al- ready deemed it wise to liquidate some paper far below its fact value.
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The Tides.

There is little room for doubt about the theory that the tides are due to the moons action upon the surface of the water. Of course, there are other influences, the sun, for instance, exer- cising no mean force upon the tides; but the chief influence Is attributable to the moon. To be sure, there IS hardly any theory that is not objected to by somebody, but the theory that tidal action is due mainly to the pull of Luna may be accepted without a reasonable doubt"
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Richardson Released.

Dave richardson. negro, who DrOke lsom Shaw's neck Saturday afternoon during an altercation between the two negroes on East Third avenue, was yesterday afternoon acquitted of a charge of murder by Justice of the Peace Gabe Meyer. The negro was exonerated of any blame in the affair by coroner's inquest Sunday morn ing.
 The testimoney in the case yester- day afternoon indicated that Shaw was the aggressor in the fight, struck the first blow and after it was thought that the argument had been settled. Shaw came back and again struck Richardson. After all the testimony was in, Prosecuting Attorney T. G.. Parham recommended that the negro be discharged, as he thought that the grand jury would be unable to find a true bill against him.
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Seemed Like a Reflection.

A certain vicar had for his curate a tall. cadaverous-look individual. One Sunday, according to custom. the vicar made an appeal for the Curate's Stipend fund. but unfortunately, glanced at his co-worker as he ccr.. cluded with these words: "The col lection -*ill now be taken for tnas cb' ject" "-,,ondon Tit-Bits.
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krcileoIoaical Find.

Somo Interesting remains of an old t'riary have been brought to, light during alterations to Cromwell House the site of the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, at Huntingdon. England. The remains include the base of wall with parts of two doorways Tho foundation of large chimney stack has been found, and in one hearth ashes still remained. The house is believed to have been founded by the Augustinian Friars shortly before 12S5.
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Where Shakespeare Helps.

T always aim to have some Shakes. peare in my theater during the win. ter" said the manager of the Punkin- town opera house. You think the public demands it?' Nope. But it helps business in the long run. It makes 'em appreciate Uncle Torns Cabin and Ten Nights in Barroom.' T"
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Good Rule for Riaht Llvino,

Gentleness and cheerfulness, these come before all morality--they are the perfect duties. Is your morals make you dreary. depend upon it they are wrcng. do not say give them lp.' for they may, be all you have; out conceal them, like vice lest they should spoil the lives of better men. Robert Lcuis Stevenson.
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w. T. Hutchens, Nicholson, Ga., had severe attack of rheumatism. His feet ankles and joints were swollen, and moving about was very painful. He was certainly in bad way when he started to take Foley Kidney Pills. He says, "Just a few doses made me feel better, and now my pains and rheumatism are all gone and I sleep all night long," Mann Pharmacy.
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Accelerates the Pulse.

A motorist with malapropian pro- pensities was pointing out the differ ent parts of his car, and presently came tc a foot lever which he called the "exhilarator" That must be what you press when you go joy-riding," wittily remarked one of the bystand. CTS
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Holding Two Youths.

Joe Bellman and Virgil James, white youths, have been arrested and are being held at police headquarters on larceny charges. The boys are said to have stolen razor and re- yolver from Will Roberts. a carpenter al the Cotton Belt shops. The police say the two men have police records and will not be given hearing until their case is further investigated.
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EditIna by the c;olaen Ru,.

A country editor wrote: Brother
 don't stop your paper just because you don't agree with the editor. The last caDbage you sent us didn't agree with us either, but we didn't drop you from our subscription list ou that account
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George Was Brutal.

On the charge of assault to kill ant carrying a pistol, George Brown was arrested yesterday by Deputy Con- stable James Reidinger Brown, it is alleged. beat up and shot at Hattie Bradley, negress. Saturday night. He will be give na hearing in the justice court today.
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Negro Jrses Pistol.

Johnny Williams, negro. was ar rested yesterday morning by Consta- ble C. c. Green and locked up on charge of assault to kill and carrying a pistol. Williams is said to have shot at Oscar Rouse, another negro. Sunday night. He will be given a hearing in the justice courts today.
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.Barraque Street Cotton Scales For the purpose of electing One Representative to the Senate of the United States; One Representative to the Congress of the United States for the Sixth Congressional District.
 The election law provides that all dram shops and drinking houses shall be closed during the day of election and succeeding night, and the same will be strictly enforced
 de my hand this 13th day of October, 1914. <-....u.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, 1O-14-21-2S Sheriff.
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Aliheimer Ncgro .ln Bad.c

Bob Rogers, 46 years, negro farm hand of Altheimer. was brought to the city last night by Deputy Consta- bic Ali Mayberry and placed in the county jail on two complaints, one charging carnal abuse and the other carrying q pistol. He will be given a hearing before Justice l.. E. Cheek Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
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Morgan Sees Lane

Washington, Oct. 13.-J. Pierpont Morgan came to Washington today to confer with Secretary Lane on condi- dions in Alaska, with particular ref erence to.railroad questions. There have been reports that the Morgan interests would offer to sell certain prcrsrties; 10 the government for use ill connection with the government railroad scon lo be constructed Ii Alaska.
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ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

By virtue of authority vested ln me by the Constitution and Laws Of the State of Arkansas, I hereby proclaim and make known, that an election Will be held in Jefferson County, Arkan- sas, oh Tuesday. November 3, 1914, at the following places, to-wit:
 Mo,.n.I,;,, Place.
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s--Special this week: A $10O Look Out Alarm Clock for 79c at CLEVE lAND-MATTHEWS HOW. co. t
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Time Passed in Atonement.
 The latter part of wise mans lii; is taken up in curing the follias, pre-. udices and false opinions lle had cen tracted ill the former Swift.
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HENRY ROBERTS < CO., Insur
 ance & Loans. 1Z3 1-2 w. End Ave Phone, SIS. 2-25 If
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Cagetown, South Africa. via London Oct 13.-It has been officially an- nounced here that a command under Colonel Maritz has rebelled in tAe northwest oe the cape provinces. Martial law has been proclaimed throughout the union of South
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
NEED TO ENFORCE LAW.

It must be agreed that the best re- suits are to be gained through a rigid enforcement of the law and this is particularly true of the law which New York has concerning the possession of firearms. While it may have some weak provisions, when people who have firearms for the sole protection of their homes and neglect to secure a per init, it's endorsements is highly import ant if it is expected to have any ef- feet whatever upon the criminal class. Crime f1oUrishes right and left in the great city and many are the terror stricken districts because of the exist ence of those characters who defy the law and place little or no value upon human life
 Under the belief that the keeping of such weapons from the possession of criminally i.clined individuals would greatly improve conditions the Sul- livan law was passed. That was only half the task for it is the enforcement thereof which is bound to bring re- suits. and in this regard the deter imitation of the judges in New York that henceforth such offenses would meet with harsher sentences than were received even by the thirty five who were sent to jail and fined, indicates a move in the right direction. It is folly to punish innocent possessors of firearms when kept solely for protec- ton against criminals when the crinn- inals themselves are allowed full free dom, or slight rebulle in carrying on their practice, and enforcing submis- sion either through terror or death. The value of the law can best be de- termined through enforcement.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
RESTS WITH THE PUBLIC.

All the effort which has been de voted towards the upIift of the drama and the exclusion of harmful produc- tions from the stage does not seem to have been in vain. however much so it may have seemed, The good effects are revealed from time to time and in no more certain way than the occa- sional decision by theatrical manager to bar the indecent play. Just how much the indecent play will be made. to include must be awaited, but it gives evidence of some attention being paid to the demand for better things.
 As is well said by the New York Evening Post: It is all very well. as a curiosity, to take a theatre-full of people on a trip through the sewers, but to ask them to stay there indef nitelyi It is an experiment which has been tried over and over again. in lit erature and in the drama. but has al- ways failed The public appears to want many strange things for time, but one thing which it will insist upon getting. in the end, is a breath of pure air To look for an immediate reform ation or elevation of the American stage would be foolish, but it is at least a satisfaction to know that we are in a fair way to get rid, as the Elizabethan stage did, of foul and un- washed bawdry.'"
 In this important matter there is nothing which makes such an impress sion as public opinion. If it is the immoral and degrading theatrical pro- duction which is desired there will be found enough managers who will pre- sent it. and fight for the privilege but with sufficient public sentiment prop erly directed a change for the better can be expected. Cleaner theatricals all rests with the public.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
SAN DWiCHES.

A cup of tea and a delicious sand wich or two constitutes quite enough of "a bite" to tide one over until dln- her time, when the bridge game breaks up, and less and less do bridge hostesses feel compelled to offer elab- crate lunches in the way of salads. ices and sweet cakes so late in the afternoon Some women are afraid of spelling the dinner. occurring soon thereafter, and other women are in mortal teror of growing fat, so the elaborate lunch is little appreciated and though everybody nibbles politely most of the dainties are left on the plates.
 Tea and buttered mullins, always offered by a certain hostess after the bridge meeting at her home, make her afternoons especially popular. Coffee and sandwiches are also relished, but sweets are better avoided, for few women really want to eat them just before dinner and are sorry when they do, though the keen appetite of late afternoon makes sweets especially paiatable.
 Celery stalks chilled and stuffed with cream cheese and chopped nuts
 is a toothsome delicacy for after bridge serving. Coffee and tiny rolled sandwiches may accompany the stuffed celery. To make rolled sandwiches, cut the bread in thin slices in the morning. having first shaved off all the crust from the loaf. Pack the slices, one on another and wrap in a wet napkin In an hours time have ready some melted butter, a pastry brush and squares of oiled paper. Brush each slice of bread with melted butter roll and wrap firmly in the oiled paper. Set the rolls of paper in the icebox and just before ser1ing re- move the papers. The sandwiches will retain their rolled up shape
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
BEST WORK FROM WITHIN .

It is a bad bungle which has been made by a few citizens of the western part of the state in the effort for the reformation of Connecticut politics. They have failed not because there does not exist an opportunity for bet terment but because of the manner in which they have attempted it. The movement was stunted when the rank and file were excluded from the star chamber sessions and it was put to rOut by the crossfire of accusations and denials which have followed.
 It is not surprising that there should be desire among progressives to bring about the prevention of the democratic party from using as tools The Intelligent progTessives of the Itate," which has been given as the reason for the gatherings That there s need of accomplishing just such an object has been realized by great many voters throughout Connecticut and they are of the same opinion today but 1t will be through action within the party rather than outside that such will be brought about Efforts which are devoted to it's accomplish ment otherwise are likely to be wasted and are bound to contribute to the benefit of the democratic party.
 There has been time for sufficient demonstration of the folly of a third party for the attainment of better con- ditions. These are to be gained through united rather than through divided at tention and it is the rank and file who can be expected to express their minds the best thereon, regardless of some of the leaders. great many have already done so and others intend to. realizing that the greatest opportunity for the best results lies within thes re- publican party
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD.

As a provision of the recent cur rent bill the country has been divided into twelve reserve districts and a like number of cities designated as the locations for the regional banks With the exception of a few instances these are about as anticipated. though there are some divisions and designations which are rather difficult to explain. It is useless task to try to persuade southwestern Connecticut and north ern New Jersey. both at the side door of New York city. that they have not been discriminated against by being included respectively in the Boston and Philadelphia districts. while Baltimore as a financial center of much greater strength than Richmond, and New Or leans than Houston, are unable to un- derstand why they should be passed as district headquarters
 II was certainly a difficult task which was assigned to the organization com mfttee and the result of their work is going to be better demonstrated after the new system is put into operation than it can be today. It is a still more important task which rests with the president in the selection of the board which is to have charge of the system for upon them rests great re- sponsibility and upon their adminis- tratfon of the powers placed in their hands depends it's success They will have the opportunity for the correc- tion of any apparent or discovered de- fiCiencies in the system as mapped out There is no reason to believe that the president does not realize the i'm portance of securing the best men pos sible for this board While it is by their deeds that they may become best known it is by the confidence they can give to the business world that they will be judged
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
CHILDREN'S FROCkS.

So quaintly pretty are the Kate Greenaway togs for children that half the youngsters next summer promise to be dressed in them. Patterns for these little garments may now be ob tained so that the mother who does her own sewing need not gaze hope lessly at the expensive Greenaway models in the shops. The suits for small boys are especially charmipg The abbreviated trousers button rath- CT high over an equally abbreviated jacket which fastens in double breast ed style, with big buttons set down either side of the front. These little suits are made of pink, blue or green linen. of wool and mohair mixture or of ordinary mohair in rather light col brings, with rolling collars of hem stitched linen or lawn. The big fancy buttons are always a feature.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
GO WHERE THE MONEY IS.

The heavy toll which it is known has been collected by death recently off the Newfoundland coast, to say nothing of the still larger number of sealers who are missing, brings to at tention the hazard which surrounds $ this industry It is by no means new. but like ocean disasters they apnaH whenever they happen. Such occur rences cause many expressions of sur prise that sufficient help can be ob- tained to do such work, but it makes little difference whether it is a DOW der factory, q coal mine or d sealing. ship. if there is an opportunity for profitable employment there are al ways those who are eager 10 take the chance. In fact the possibilities of a handsome return obscures ali thought of the dangers which may be encoun- tered
 The predicament in which the seal ers found themselves was one which seldom occurs with such results It occupies a prominent place in the dist of perils which have to be reckoned on
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06

yet the loss of the large number was by no means the first disaster of the kind. History is repeating itself even though large steamships are engaged in the business, because it brings large returns and there are always those who are willing to take the required chances When it is realized that the cargoes of sealskins run from forty and fifty thousand up to one hundred thousand dollars it can be readily un- derstood how much the attraction is like braving the cold and uncertainty of Alaska for the hidden gold It is a business in which the chances are bet ter for coming back alive and where the profit will continue to be good. SC there will be no difficulty in filling the ranks. It is just one instance of being able to get plenty of men to go where the money is.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
A WHIF OF VIOLETS.

My, what a f1oWery whiffi That handkerchief must have been literally steeped in violets.'' exclaimed one girl to another who had just shaken out from it's folds a fragrant square of linen.
 Not stseped in violets, my dear" was the answer, ''but boiled in orris water. The effect is the same. On washing days 1 supply the washer woman with a good sized piece of orris root, and she throws it into the water where my handkerchiefs are boiling. When they come up from ironing they are as redolent of orris as can be. Then I slip them between the folds of sachet filled with vio- let powder, and they never lose their fragrance. Violet and orris scent to- getller make a real violet odor."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06

c. A. R. Posts. The order reached IL membership of 400, 4S9 in 1890. Today it has been reduced by death to less than l70000 The death rate is becoming higher each year, for the veterans of the Civil war now have an average age of 69 wears. The C. A. F. has held National Eincampment every year. excepting in 1867. and has gathered in nearly every important city in the country. It was the originator of May 30 as Memorial Day. begin ming in 1868. Some of the nations most distinguished soldiers have been cOmmanders-in-c n-chief-Gener- als Burnside, Logan. Hurlbut. Hart ranft, Alger Devens, Wagner, and Robinson of the regular army.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06
NOW-and-THEN

Forty eight years ago today the first G. A. R. Post was eSta blished, in Decatur, III. Major Benja min F. Stephenson, surgeon of the l4th H. linoiS regiment, and three army friends had drawn up the rdnstiiu ton two months before. The se- cret ritual Was printed by veterans in the office of the Decatur rribune all of whom were members of the order. Its purpose was the "es- tablishment and defense of thc late suldiery of the United States, mor- ally. socially, and politically with view to inculcate d proper appre- citation of their services and claims by the American people" The first National Encampment was held in Indianapolis. 1866. Gen. S A. Hurl- but became the first commander in chief.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-06

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