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Triple Entente Powers Give
 Guarantees That Bulgaria Will Not Fight.
ROUMANIA TREASURED
Guarantees Following Bulgaria's An. nOuncement of Neutrality, Expect. cd to Mean That Greece Will
 Help Servia.

London, Dec. 21.-Great Britain, Fence and Russia have given guar antees to ROumania and Greece that the latter country will not be attack cd by Bulgaria in the event the Gl eks should come to the aid of Servia and that Bulgaria will not n.olest Roumania if this state should elect to enter the war.
 This action of the triple entente T.wers, coming on the heels of Bull garia's assurance that it will con- tinue to maintain the strict neutrality With relation to the war, is generally accepted as foreshadowing the entrance of Greece and Roumania il.to the struggle.
 The action of the triple entente powers is in effect an invitation to Greece and Roumania to enter war a once. It is likely to have the most important effect in the Balkan conn. u es.
 Greece has been willing from the teginning to aid Servia, her ally in the late Balkan war, but uncertainty as to the attitude of Blgaria prevent c!.
 It was rumored that Bulgaria. still smsrting under defeat, would choose the opportunity to recover her lost p1 ovinces and, by throwing In her fortunes with the Germans and Aus t'ians, would render the positions of the Servians rather dubious.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
SHORTEST DAY 0f
 YEAR WAS YESTERDAY
People in Pine Bluff Were So Busy However, They Hadn't Time to
 Notice.

Clerks in Pine Bluff stores prob al ly did not have time yesterday to realize that it was the shortest day in the year. but the almanacs and cal CT dars all proclaim the fact, hence it must be so.
 The clerks were kept so busy. that such things as almanacs never once CT tered their thoughts-and perhaps one would have a difficult job con- vircing some of the shop girls that yesterday was tine shortest day-more than likely the girls felt it was about az: long day as ever any one ex- perienced.
 Twice each year, however. the sun does something out of the ordinary. Once on June 21 when he stays out llnger than at any other time in the year, and again on December 21. when his visit is the shortest. On June 21 the sun hovers over the, tropic of Cancer. and passes bit beyond to make his northernmost visit of the year. Hence. in this part of the V crld, that day is the longest. On December 21, old Sol slips over the t,opic of Capricorn. on his southern lsost visit, and folks inhabiting this section of the earth see little of him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
DEBATE TODAY
 PRO RESOLUTION
Congress to Spend 10 Hours Hearing Speeches for and
 Against Measure.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Representa- tive Hobson's countrywide prohibi- tlGn amendment is to be debated in tho house tomorrow for ten hours and then brought to vote.
 The vote may not be taken until r iGnight. It is certain to be taken before the house adourns, because Majority Leader Underwood and Min ority Leader Mann have agreed that the resolution must be disposed of tomorrow, as Wednesday, the last day D. fore the holiday adjournment, must b; devoted to routine calendar busi- ness.
 Congressman Hobson will open ana close for the prohibition cause. end among the leaders who will op- pose the solution on the ground of state rights will be MT. Underwood Mr Henry of Texas and Mir. Fitzger- Sid of Ne wYork.
 There is no expectation that the amendment will be adopted, as it re- qui1es a two-thirds vote for passage
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
way Co. vs. Maria Hankins, from Sa- line circuit court; affirmed.
 Rv Tustice Hart.

way Co. vs. Maria Hankins, from Sa- line circuit court; affirmed.
 By Justice Hart:
 s. H. Lewis vs. A. o. Young, from Columbia circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Geo. P. Taylor vs. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Co.,, from St. Francis circuit court; revers- ed and remanded.
 J. H. Hall vs. Vince Gage, from Gar land circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 By Justice Kirby:
 Malvern Lumber Co. vs. Mrs P. E Sweeney, from Hot Springs circuit court; reversed and dismissed.
 By Justice Smith:
 Wm. B. Riddle ct al., receivers, vs. Myrtle Jacobs. from Lawrence cir cult court; affirmed. R. l.. Milsaps vs. Mrs. Maud Urban from Garland circuit court; affirmed
 E. J. Smith vs. c. H. Joyce. from Greene circuit court; reversed and demanded with directions. A. Klingensmith vs. Logan county from Logan circuit court; affirmed.
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PLAN RELIGIOUS WORK.
Y. M. C. X. Workers Enjoy Fellowship
 Supper Sunday.

Religious work for the coming month was planned at the fellowship supper at the Y. M. c. A. building last Sunday afternooon, and whichh was largely attended. The supper was served by the members of the ladies' auxiliary of the association.
 J. A. Simpson was named as chair man of the poorhouse committee, with R. F. Jaggars and T. l.. Culpepper as his assistants. Carl Smith is chair man of the committee which will con- duct meetings at the jails, and also of the committee to arrange mems meeting at the Y. M. c. A. next Sum- day. at which it is hoped Rev. M. N. Waldrip will speak. V. o. Alexander, T. l.. Moseley, D. w. Richey and w. L.. Matthews were named a committee to arrange for two meetings in January
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CHANCERY COURT.
Four Decrees and Order in Bank Case
 Entered Yesterday.

Four decress and one order were entered yesterday by Chancellor J. M Elliott, as follows.
 l. & E.. Wertheimer vs. Mack Watts, judgment for plaintiffs
 ;. R. Goldman vs. Frank Kendall, decree nonce pro tune (now for then) os of April, 1908, in favor of plain tiff. #.
 Zadie O'Harra vs. J. B. O'Harra. de- cree of divorce. to plaintiff on ground of cruelty.
 Henry Pains vs. Hattie Pains, de- cree of divorce to defendant on cross typaplaint,sE S5
 In the matter of the Bank of Pine Buff, the expense account of $20.59 Of Deputy Banking Commissioner A. J. Reap was approved and ordered paid.
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ANOTHER MOTHER
 SACRIFICES HERSELF
Mrs. Esther Miller, Cousumptiye. Sui. Gides for Fear Children Might
 Contract Disease.

East Orange, x. J., Dec. 21.-Mrs. Esther Miller. sufferer from tubercu- losis. returned home from a sanitar- ium a few days ago completely un- nerved because she had seen there a child who had contracted the disease from its mother. This morning she httached a tube to the kitchen gas jet, and placed the other end ill her mouth. Her husband found her dead, and at her side a note. saying she pre-, ferred death to the risk of injecting her own children.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL.
I. A. DUNLAP.

J. A. Dunlap, merchant Of Grauy, about 40 years of age, died at a iocal ca hospital yesterday morning at o:Se o'clock, from malady with whlcn It had suffered for some time. MT. Dun- lap. who was widely known Tn Llh- coin county. was brought here TOT treatment only a few days ago. ,io was not married, but is surVlVed py his mother and several brothers, "ho reside in Drew county. A brother rom Wilmsar is expected this mornins' when the body will probably be snip ped by H. I. Holderness & company to Wilmar or Monticello.
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LAD 'FESSES UP.
Chief of Police Entertaining Boy
 Who Ran Away From Home.

Maricn Merritt, the youngster pick ed up by the local police Friday night, on suspicion of being runaway, fin ally confessed to Chief Stewart that he had run away from home, because his sister and her husband took all his earnings for board.
 A sister in Evansville, with whom the lad has been living, wired she was unable to send money for his re- turn home, but suggested another sis ter in California might send for the youngster. This latter sister has been wired, and pending the receipt of a reply from her, Chief Stewart has as his guest young Mir. Merritt, of Eanvs- vile, Ind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
Skinner Is "Ringed."

F. F. Skinner, captain of the uni- form rank regree team of the Wood men of the World, was surprised Sun- day afternoon, when the entire team marched to his home, 701 West Fourth avenue; and Lieut.. Monroe Meeks, in a neat speech, presented him with a handsome gold ring in appreciation of his services to the drill team. Capt. Skinner, formerly with the national army, has made the local team one of the best drilled in the Southwest.
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GIVE TO CHARITY.
Associated Charities Receiving Mum
 erous Contributions.

The Associated Charities yesterday received & contributed by the child ren of the Methodist church Sunday school at Tucker. A bundle of clcth- ing also was sent. Both will be used for the benefit of PineN Bluffs poor during the winter. Judge T. M. Phil- lips of Aftheimer sent in 100 pounds of meat for Christmas dinners. while a lady who would not disclose her identity provided large crate of oranges and a 50-pound bucket of candy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
Sick COnyAleScing.

Among the patients at the Clark sHnitarium who are reported to be ralidly convalescing are Mrs. A. N Toss of this city, Miss A. Davis of Uardanelle, Mrs. R. H. Bennett of A Athoimer. Mrs. T. N. Garfield of Searcy, and l.. w. Reed Of Millville J.. H. Burns of Prescott, and T. J C. vert of England.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
National Grange Closes Session.

Wilmington. Del, Dec. 21.-The first annual meeting of the National Grange to be held in this city was bl ought to a close today and the dele gates departed for their homes in all parts of the United States. Next years meeting will be held in San Francisco. About 2,5e0 delegates were present. During this week the delegates have visited every part of the strawberry and peach tree State, which is not great deal larger than some of the large ranches of the wt st represented at the grange. The raeeting was pronounced one of the rest successful evei held.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
IrAn Mountain Service.

Little Rock, Dec. 21.-According to a report submitted to the Arkansas railroad commission, the Iron Noun tain railroad operates eighty-two daily passenger trains in Arkansas, covering S,S95 daily passenger miles. There is a total of thirty-four daily passenger trains operated out of the Union station in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
Russians in Turkey.

Petrogr!ad, Dec. 21.-The Russian trocns have made such headWay against the Turks that the fighting III the region of the Caucasus is now tax ing place entirely upon Turkish terr1- toray. The wounded are being remov- ed unon the backs of camels owing to the lack of proper transports.
 The Turks are suffering very heaVy losses in the vilayet of Van. Many Arabs. with feet and hands frozen ana otherwise suffering from cold, nave been captured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
CHRISTMAS CLUB.
Thirty Persons Have Volunteered t
 Care for as Many Youngsters.

The Christmas club. launched few days ago by Miss Rolalie Philpct, as sistant. secretary of the Associated Charities. has a membership of thirty. Many of the members have already sent in toys for the youngsters they undertook to provide for, while others have provided cash with which to purchase the toys. The stockings will be sent out from the Charities today and tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
MAJORITY OF jJLM
 PEOPLE WANT SALOONS
Petition Bearing Eighty-seyen Names Filed-Wertheimers Expected
 to Open Branch There.

puvalrs Bluff, Dec. 21.-A petition for the licensing of saloons at ulni Prairie county, was filed here Salui, day. The petition bears elgnty-sevelnt rames, and it is stated that the aaai' ai 4,hite population of Ulm is only Ian lao It is understood here that l.. x E. Wer- theimer of Pine Bluff contemplale establishing a branch house at olh af,er the advent of the new year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
SANITY TO VISIT CARMEN.
New York Company Will Distribute
 $7O,OOO Among 14.OOO Employees.

New. York, Dec. 21.-Fourteen thousand employees of the Interbor- oCgh Rapid Transit company and the New York Railway company who receive less than $l15 month will each be given $5 for Christmas. The gifts will be paid from an appropria- ten of $7O,O00 for the purpose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22

Quit Lalomel, 1t Is dangerous. Try Liv.yer-lax, that vegetable liver syrup guaranteed to produce even better re- suits thar calomel. It is absolutely harmless and pleasant to take. Any child can take 1t with safety. Ask
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22

George Holderness, son of Mir, and Ms. H. I. Holderness. who is attend tug Vanderbilt university at Nashville I,nn., is expected home Thursday from Chicago, where he accompanied a delegation of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The fraternity is holding it's aurual convention in Chicago. with NJ. E. Holderness presiding over the gathering.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
Turks Capture COnSuls.

Amsterdam, Dec. 21.-A message Constantinople states that the Russian consuls from Beirut, Tripoli, in Syria, Egeroum and Messina have been brought to Constantinople with their secretaries and servants.
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Lackawanna's Extra Dividend.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 21.-An extra dividend of 10 per cent was paid to- day by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad. Since 1909 the Lackawtanns, has unfailingly declared this extra dividend just before Christ mas. From 1905 to 1909, these extra dividends were 20 per cent. Since the organization of the company in 1S49 it has paid 599 per cent to it's share holders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22

Gore, Ga., P. A. Morgan had oc- cine and says of Foley Catharti2 Tablets: "They thoroughly cleansed my system and felt like new ln"n light and free. They are the best medicine I have ever taken for con stipation. They keep the stomach sweet, liver active bowels regular" Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22

A. F. Ashcraft of Rison. who sub mitted to an operation at the Clark sanitarium for abdominal trouble, har a.mcst completely recovered and VIII r..urn nome ip few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
Germany Training More Millions.

Basic. Dec. 21.-The correspondent of the Stamps of Rome states that Germany possesses million. new scl- diers ready for active service aud that by sprinstiMe sic will have 2 further million composed of new, recruits now training.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22

F. l.. Albright, who ilas been confined to his home at Twenty-second and Nj: in for two weeks, is greatly inn p,tved and is expected to be about srain in few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
BILLIARDISTS.

Wheezing in the lungs indicates that phlegm is obstructing the air passages. BALLARD'S HORE- HOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm so that it can be coughed up and elected. Price 25. soc and $10O per bottle. Sold by w. L. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
MAY USE CODE.
British Government Arranging te Al
 lNM uSe of MGYefsS Code.

UItt1Su WUVCTUp0VuV NIr2U$tNS SV AIs
 low Use of Meyers Code.
 Washington, Dec. I.--Ambassa- dar Page today reported the British government was making arrange nlents to allow the use of Meyers At lantic cotton code, S9th edition. in foreign telegrams, and that public announcement would be made as soon as the date of the admission of the code was settled. Ii will not be prac- tk able. it was said to allow the use ot present of more than one cotton code
 The Meyer code is the one which Was in most general use il the cotton trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
Trades Council Meeting.

The Central Trades and Labor council will meet in Labor hall tomor- row evening at the usual hour. This will be the last meeting of the year, and it is expected to be of unusual interest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
HIGH CLASS SEWING.

Get your sewing done at Faunt-Le'
 Roy's up-to-date dress-making parlors. High Class sewing and ladies' tail- bring speciality. Phone 1888, 10S pine street. 9-1-tf
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Birth.

Born-To Mir. and Mrs. B. A. lsaacs, this morning, baby girl.
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Samples Free by Mail

Cutic,ira Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world Liberal sample of each mailed free with 32-p book Address "Cnticura." Dept l2F. Boston
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-22
CUTICURA
 SOAP

Because of Its soothing emol- lient properties in all cases of irritation of the skin and scalp, especially when assist ed by light touches of Cuti- cura Ointment, a fragrant, super-creamy emollient.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-01-23
GEN. HUERTA MAY
LEAD HIS ARMY
Reported to Be Preparing to
Quit the Capital.
REALIZES IMPENDING DANGER
Particularly Mentions General Mer-
cado, Who Fled From ojinaga,
Leaving That City To General
Villas Rebel Force.

Mexico City-Relatives Of the dicta-
tor admit that Huerta is getting ready
to go away and said the report was
that he intended to take charge of the
federal troops in the north and at
tempt to regain Chihuahua City, now
in the hands of the rebels.
In an interview, Huerta intimated
that he would take the field personally
against the constitutionalists. In his
conversation with Nelson O'Shaugh-
messy, American charge d'affaires, at
General Joaquin Mas funeral Huerta
complained bitterly against some of his
generals, who, he said, were inefficient
and open to suspicion of disloyalty.
He particularly mentioned General
Mercado, who fed from Ojinaga, leav-
ing that city to General Pancho Villa s
rebels.
Mercado, who was sentenced to be
shot by Minister of War Banquet, was
accused of being a traitor and of refus-
ing to fight, accepting brides instead
to escort wealthy Mexicans to the
American border.
When it was rumored that Huerta
was preparing to leave the capital
many curious persons watched his
movements as far as possible. There
have before been circumstantial re-
ports that Huerta was about to go
away, but nothing came of them. Also,
it was remembered that every Mexi-
can ruler who has reached the end of
his rope has left the country by way
of Vera Cruz or lost his life in attempt
ing to leave. Huerta, though, is es-
sentially fighting man. He has talk
ed all the time of it being his duty to
pacify his country 1t would cause
little surprise among the Mexicans and
foreigners if he does take the field at
the army's head
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-01-23
UNCLE SAM AS
FARMERS AGENT
Unique Bill introduced BY Sena-
tor BOrah.
PROPOSES CLEARING HOUSE
Says Trusts Have Done More For the
Farmer Than the Government.
Calls Competition Mother
OF Waste.

Washington. A popular govern
ment institution for the scientific mar
keting of farm products, to be known
as the Agricultural Capital, to be sepa
rate from any existing branch of the
government, was proposed in a bill
by Senator Borah.
Designed primarily to eliminate mid.
dlemen and reduce the cost of living,
to arrange transportation facilities and
otherwise improve conditions of the
farmers and consumers, the bill
aroused considerable interest among
senators by its radical suggestions.
and was referred to the Agricultural
Committee
The institution would be controlled
by board of Is directors. 1t would
be made up of county organizations
requiring at least SO farmers in each
county to form branch association,
each to conduct the marketing of all
the crops of its members under rules
and regulations to be drawn by the
general board, which would be elected
by the individual members every five
years.
Earnings in excess of expenses,
when it should become self-sustaining,
and per cent. would be returned pro
rata to the members. Each branch or
ganization would be controlled by
board of trustees and general direct
or and would serve not only as a
clearinghouse for marketing and
standardizing the farmers products.
but would also be authorized to loan
capital to its members and to assist in
the production of crops.
Senator Borah explained that he had
not written the measure, but had intro
duced, it together with a memorial at
the request of E. H. Rettig, a farmer
of Opportunity, Washington.
In the memorial Rettig submitted
that farmers were neglected by the
government and he made the declara-
ton that the big trusts had done more
Good for the public than the govern
ment
Asserting that competition is the
mother of waste, Mr.. Rettig said THE
law of business success is CO.
operative.
Think of the stupidity of our ma
tional government" he continued, EN-
couraging its citizens to produce
wealth and after it has been produced
insisting on these same citizens con-
testing against each other for pos
session of the things they have pro-
duced
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-01-23
BILL TO AMEND
THE SHERMAN LAW
Restraint I'm Any Degree IIIe-
gal Under Stanley Measure.
AB0LISHES "RULE0F REASON"
Kentucky Congressman Introduces
Antitrust Amendment After
Conference With oresi-
dent.

Washington.-Rep Stan
ley, of Kentucky, after a conference
with President Wilson, introduced an
amendment to the Sherman law, which
would make illegal the monopoliza-
ton or restraint of trade "in any de-
gree" 1t is designed to%eliminate the
rule of reason" laid down by the SUI
preme Court in the Standard Oil case.
The amendment also would invest
the circuit courts of the United States
with Jurisdiction to restrain and pre-
vent violations of the act, irrespective
of the Acknowledgement. 1t was drawn
to meet the wish of the President, ex-
pressed in his last message to Con-
gress, to reduce the debatable area sur
rounding the Sherman act Represen-
tative Stanley discussed the measure
with the President and previously had
correspondent with him at length on
the subject
The Kentucky Congressman, who
was chairman of the special committee
which investigated the United States
Steel Corporation, does not offer the
measure as an Administration amend
ment, but believes it will be Of service
to the committees of Congress which
will draft the antitrust legislation.
Would Amend Two Sections.
The Stanley bill would amend the
second and fourth sections of the Sher-
man low In Sao+;o, o into which tho
Supreme Court injected the rule of
reason" the words Sin any degree" are
inserted, so that the section would
read:
Every person who shall monopolize
or attempt TO monopoliZe or combine
or conspire with any other person or
persons to monopolize in any degree
any part Of the trade or commerce
among the several States, or with
foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor, and on conviction
thereof shall be punished by fine not
exceeding $4,000, or by Imprisonment
not exceeding one year, or by both
said punishments, in the discretion of
the court"
Discussing that portion of Chief
Justice Whites decision which relates
to unreasonable restraint of trade,
Representative Stanley said that he
had always regarded it as unnecessary
to the decision and therefore not the
law.
Many, however, believe" he con
tinued, that the effect of this decision
is to render illegal only such combina-
lions in restraint of trade as are I'M
reasonable. The insertion of the
words lin any degree" with the other
provisions will save the law as amend
ed from any such Interpretation and
will render all restraints OF trade il
legal