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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
Even QUAPAWS
saw ADVANTAGES
Was Rendezvous for Indian
Long Before DeSoto Sail
ed UP the Mississippi.
RIVER A GREAT ASSET
Early Settlers With Keen Acumen
Perceived Advantage Of Water Nayi-
cation for Economical Trans
pOrtatiOn of Goods.
RIVER A GREAT ASSET

Sharing in the rare and distinctive
characteristics e the few cities of
real Southern atmosphere, boasting
an unsurpassed picturesqueness Of
scenery, and enjoying remarkable ge-
ographical advantage, we cannot mar
vel that Pine Bluff has an origin re-
plete with historical andseconomic in
terest While the town, properly, is
rather young, and did not manifest it,
self as such until some years had
elapsed after the time it's central site
habitation, something more than tenn
porary settlement was effected as
early as 1919. Previous to that time,
even, the first prominent elevation in
ascending the Arkansas river, the
magnificent bluff from which our city
derives its very appropriate name,
constituted the tramping ground for
many noted explorers, and the place
OF rendezvous for numerous Indian
tribes, particularly the Quapaws.
These continued in intimate associa-
ton with the development of the early
community even beyond the period
when the advance forces of civilization
had ordinarily repealed the, otherwise,
indomitable race.
To one one Joseph Bonnie, for many
years acting in the capacity OF in
terpreter to the Indians under the
Quapaw Treaty of 1918, and French
man by extraction, is attributed the
distinction of being the first perma-
nent colonizer in the immediate vi
entity OF Pine Bluff. For approx
mately twenty-five years he passed a
more or less solitary existence on the
bank of the river. His isolation was
Interrupted at brief intervals by the
appearance of those Wanderers, who
sought fortune and place OF abode
further West. Probably in that cot
erie was John w. Pullen OF North
Carolina, who, with his family, re-
sisted the desire to prospect beyond
Arkansas, in favor of establishing
himself on an attractive location ad-
Joining that of Joseph Bonnie. Pullen
purchased quantity Of land, follow
ing the then lucrative vocation Of tav-
ern keeper His advent took place
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
It's Advantages and Present Status.

1t was not due to mere chance that
Pine Bluff should have had it's incep-
ton at the point on which it is 10,
Gated. 1t was necessary that some
particular advantage should have pre-
scented itself to the prospective inhabi-
tant. The most impelling force that
prompts colonization is, obviously.
nothing other than geographical loca-
ton. In respect of that. our pioneer
settlers exhibited a keen conception
Of the rare opportunity presented by
the situation at the site of Pine Bluff
1t mas be said to be located at the
head Of navigation of the Arkansas
river. situated at point some sixty
miles beyond the confluence Of that
and the Mississippi river. 1t is Con-
t1guous to some of the most fertile
soil of the country. a circumstance
that has made possible the upbuilding
of rich agricultural and lumber Sec
ton. At the same time, it is in close
proximity to the source of supply Of
the great raw materials of the state
Certainly there is no better locality
for the manufacture of cotton goods,
etuO AuAAOOI ~ OouCIo, VI III llOoC
industries related to stock raising. In
addition to having the raw material
close at hand, there is absolutely no
fuel problem, as comparable to that
of other cities of this size and promi-
nence The facilities of supplying gas
from the Caddo fields will doubtless
be adequate to supply many manufac-
tories. Furthermore, Pine Bluff is in
easy access of the resourceful coal
fields Of Northwest Arkansas, and in
expensive fuel timber abounds.
The climate of Pine Bluff is delight
full and salubrious. The winters are
exceptionally mild for this latitude,
and the summers are of short dura-
ton. The mean temperature Of the
heated term is never in excess of go
degrees The. city, itself, is veri-
table park, with variety of 'magniti-
cent shade trees, beautiful lawns and
flowers, In bloom for the greater part
Of the year, all tending to make 1t
Southern environment reflected in
the unrivalled charm, hospitality and
! warm heartedness of the people. As
an accessory to the healthful condi-
tons, the water supply deserves spe-
cial comment, as it is as pure anG
wholesome as any that can be pro.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

Of the strife, the industries OF the city
were stilled, and it became camp
ing ground for hostile troops, sunering
the immediate ravages OF the uncivll
conflict, and all that havoc and desc
lation incident to it.
But Immediately subsequent to the
inopportune visitation, and even while
the evils of reconstruction menaced,
there was an unusual influx OF citi-
zens Who with those who returned
from the war, took up the labor OF
rehabilitating the city. and restoring
it's commercial interests.
Since then, there has been little to
disturb the onward movement. AT no
time, perhaps, has Pine Blum enjoyed
a boom; but it's growth has ever rest
ed upon a secure and solid founda-
ton. 1t has been exceedingly blessed
in the leadership of men Of genius and
foresight, who have been aided and
encouraged by generous and pro-
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

sooutI 1880, and couple of years SUBJ
J osn ne was joined by his brother
othn n rullen, physician. Several
vemers' including John Graham, a sur
an yoI, contributed their resources;
ta nu the little nucleus, exhibiting en-
c0n p.ise and aggressiveness. and
nsa anuence in the permanency OF their
ana JJecs, laid out Pine Bluff in 1892,
n "t enected a public sale of lots in
svas cper OF that year. The city, how
lat,;,,.. was not Incorporated by legis-
th tive authority until 1860. Under
No., original plat, there were forty-five
its 'As embraced within the city linn
tmt I'M. ~itns five or six log cabins consti-
"sns the residences.
nr., Early Settlers.
and ng this period of initial growth
ann,s expansion, John w. Pullen was
a. ts. . vested with the leadership
a. -: little community. AS indicative
hin, MS prestige and Influence, upon
tho vas bestowed the honor OF being
s' postmaster. He had help
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

made at the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position in 1904. Cotton Of this ex-
cellence Is produced chiefly in the
river bottom lands, which oftentimes
yield between one and two balesto the
acre, and extend over great section
of Jefferson county. In the uplands,
the short staple flourishes, finding, al
10, q ready market in Pine Blur. Dur
ing the past season. several local con-
Germs have paid as high as 22cs per
pound for long staple cotton, and, oc-
casionally, this figure is exceeded.
Wholesale and Jobbing Interests.
Closely related to the transactions
in cotton, there are q number Of en-
terprises which have been made pos
sible through the position of Pine
Blur in the greatest cotton-raising
belt Of the Southwest. In fact. the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
Development OF
COUNTRY SOUGHT
People Have Always En-
deavored to Assist Neigh
bors in Pine Bluff Country
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
Pine Bluff Furnishes Advantages for
Education, Moral Bctterment, Eco.
nomicaI Development, as Well as
Comfort and Entertainment.

Any comments relative to the inn
portance and advancement OF Pine
Bluff are hardly comprehensive with-
out sOme> reference to the early his
tory and settlement, and the bountiful
resources Of the County Of Jefferson.
The early growth OF the city and it's
continuous progress have depended 80
much upon the rise and development
Of those industries, trades and occupa-
tons, which the natural advantages
Of the county have made possible, that
II is difficult matter to dissociate
the city and the county in discussing
the exalted position that Pine Bluff
will occupy as an industrial and
commercial center. Those who have
been instrumental in placing Pine
Bluff in its present status have al
ways fully appreciated the situation,
and have endeavored, in many in
stances, with an equal amount OF en-
ergy, to promote the welfare OF the
surrounding country comprised within
the county. One Of the beneficial ef-
fects of this attitude of the citizens Of
Pine Bluff has been the harmonious
feeling that prevails between all the
their place of residence. 1t has been
a rare thing for any partisan or fac
tional spirit to become manifest in d.
viding the inhabitants OF Pine Bluff
from those of the rest Of the coun-
ty.
Located about thirty-four degrees
north latitude, in what is termed
Southeastern Arkansas, but really in
close proximity to the central portion
of the state, Jefferson county occu-
pies some 538,240 acres, or 841
square miles OF the most fertile soil
In the country. In dimensions, 1t il
nearly square, being 20 miles long
and almost the same distance in
width. On an average, the county Is
between 900 and 800 feet above sea
level, sloping gradually in a south
easterly direction toward the Missis-
sippi river. 1t is divided by the Ar
kansas, and this with Plum Bayou
affords a natural drainage for the en-
tire county, as well as supplying a
medium OF transportation that is TAX
en- advantage of during all seasons of
the year. This river lends an inspir-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

At one time, it was a source OF com
plant that the gins in the vicinity g,
Pine Bluff had not installed the lest
machinery. and the baling was infer
ior But such criticism as this can
no longer be directed at the gins now,
and the process Of ginning is such
that the cotton comes through clean,
and without damage to the fibre. The
operation Of gins Is OF itself quite an
industry in this section. in line with
the production OF so much cotton.
The means of transporting the cot
ton from the farm to Pine Bluff that
is usually resorted to is by wagon,
and this city receives more cotton In
that manner than any other city in
Arkansas. 1t is quite an ordinary &C.
currence for the days receipts to ex
coed six or seven hundred bales, the
accumulation Of cotton necessltating
the use of all available warehouses,
as we'll as portions OF the street, which
are sometimes lines with thousands Of
bales Through the endorsement OF
the cotton exchange, pfans are under
way to construct warehouse that
will be adequate to meet the demands
of the cotton men, and will occasion
the diverting OF cotton from other
markets to this. Pine Bluff owes
much of its prominence in retail activ-
ity to the method OF the farmer OF
bringing his cotton in on his wagon,
and disposing OF it on the street. 1t
usually necessitates stay In the city
of a day or so, and affords an oppor-
tunity to make all purchases here.
Then, again, SO many OF the farms are
operated on the basis Of shares by the
large number of supply houses In the
city, and much of the trading Is nat
urally done with them. In this man
ner, the supply business has been
built up enormously, providing wide
! field for the investment Of capital.
The quality Of the cotton for which
a market is found in Pine Bluff Is
not ut-ranked by that cultivated in
any section of the South. AS Is gen.
orally known, the long-staple cotton
is that for which the mills make the
greatest demand and it Is the long
staple cotton in which the country
surrounding Pine Bluff abounds, and
for which, ultimately, purchaser Is
found in Pine Bluff. On two occasions
cotton raised in the vicinity OF this
city has been accorded the first rank
for excellence of quality In the class
of the long-staple variety The hrst
time was at the Columbian Exposition
at Chicago in 1893, the distinction be-
ing retained when the awards were
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

cured.
While there is spirit, energy and
industrialism, characterizing our peo-
pie that removes Pine Bluff from the
plane of provincialism, and the stand
ard of living is decidedly metropoli-
tan, the cost of living Is very moder-
ate. The products of the farm and
orchards are in easy access to the in
habitants. There are sufficient num-
Der of up-to-date retail and wholesale
establishments to permit of wide
choice of supplies and equipment for
the home. AS further feature, build
ing lots ca be secured at very reason
able prices, and easy terms. An ex-
ceptional percentage Of the citizens
have established themselves in their
own. homes.
Educational Facilities.
The educational and spiritual facil-
tiles are wholly adequate to meet the
requirements of any seeking the
greatest advantages In those lines. AT
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

ful ally in his brother, DR.. Pullen. VINO
succeeded to the postmastership, and
in many ways identified himself with
the uplift of the town. Both we're
assisted in their beneficent labors by
such hardy and progressive spirits as
creed Taylor first sheriff of the coun-
~, and the incumbent after him. Will
nam klnkead. In addition, there were
the citizens of sterling quality like
5. Dardenne, J. J. Hanmett, Joseph
Fugate, w. H. Lindsey, J. L. Buck.
Dorrls, feter German, W. d. Johnson,
Wright, John Roane, afterwards, our
distinguished governor, Robert and
John Walker Nimrod Kay, Ambrose
Hudgins, Thomas Greenfield, James
Plke, and Judge j. w. Bocage. The
latter was all attorney of rare intel
lectual attainment, and Keen sense
OF civic Responsibility, whose activi-
ties in our city for over fifty years
redounded to it's welfare These re-
ferred to comprised the adult citizen
ship of Pine Bluff in 1888.
The first brick building erected in
Pine Bluff was the second court
house, built in 1910, which displaced
the log cabin where justice had prev
iously been dispensed, or dispensed
with, as the case might be- That tenn
pie Of justice was located on Pullen
street. The second one was in closer
proximity to the river, north of the
site of the present one, which, since
it's erection in 1858 has suffered from
the encroachments of the river, and
will, no doubt, yield to much more
slightly and commodious structure in
the near future. 1t is related that
in the early day court was frequently
held under oak tree, that finally sue
cumbeu to a very destructive fire in
1877.
During the interval Of time between
1910 and 1860, the village made pro-
gressive strides, and presented an
imposing appearance in relation to
the other towns of Arkansas at that
time. 1t had attracted to it number
of those revered pioneers, who main
tanned steady faith in the prospect
i've uGFClOpllGuC VI tAlo oOSI1Oll VI IhS
state. Pine Bluff has been rather
anomalous in the respect that it's citi-
zenship from the earliest time has
been so devoted to it's interests, and so
persistent and persevering in linking
it's destiny with that of city. Very
probably, it acquired no remarkable
far-sightedness to behold vista OF
bounty and prosperity for future years
in a locality so wonderfully adapted
to the concomitants of thriving city
At that period Immediately proceed
ing the war, tremendous volume OF
business was transacted In Pine Blum
and It was a cotton center of much
consequence. Owing to the preva-
lence of the large plantation system
in those days, those who contributed
in a large measure, to it's growth
were frequently non-residents. Ac-
cordingly, the population was hardly
in excess of three thousand, but there
was nucleus of aggressive souls
whose oad-mindedness and business
acumen was CONDUCIVE to continuous
expansion.
Unfortunately, the war descended
upon the country about this time, ane
arrested the era of progress for about
ten or fifteen years. In the course
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
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circumstance has lead to the reputa-
ton that Pine Bluff enjoys of being
a great center in which to dispose
of cotton at the most profit. and has
induced continuous increase in the
receipts. AS an indication Of that
tendency. the receipts this year were
40 per cent more than those of the
previous season. For the pas: eight
seasons the receipts have been az fol
lows.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

ing charm to all this section of the
country, and contributes to attractive
ness Of the scenery. which, particu-
larly, in the vicinity Of Pine Blum.
yields to that of no other section OF
the state in point OF beauty and
grandeur.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

city is SO situated that it supplies the
wants of people beyond the radius OF
a hundred miles, several local houses
transacting business in every section
of the state and various portions OF
Louisiana. The wholesale business -
practically confined to trade IN 9l0-
oeries, grain. packing-house product:,
hardware, mill supplies. lumber me
CONTINUED on Page %
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
COMMERCIAL SUPREMACY OF CITY
HAS MEYER BEEN CHALLENGED
Sell Cheaper
Competitors of Facilities
% Its

Bales i" Handle" Here Last
% Pc Pound
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INTERESTING FEATURES PROMISED
At EMPLOYED BOYS CLUBS MEETING

each division. This is awarded not
only on the basis of points won in
the different sports on the athletic
calendar for the year, but for attend
ance at Bible study and for service
rendered as we'll The Washington
Club is the winner in division A and,
In the other section there is a close
race between the Shermans, the Pc
tiers and the Lees, The winning club
in this division will not be announced
until Monday night. - . + ~=
One of the other attractions on the
evenings program is c. f. Lommis'
talk on 'The Boys of the Associa-
ton in the States" Mr.. Loomis has
just returned from an extended trip
visiting the various associations
throughout the states and has some
interesting stories to tell the boys as
well as some new plans to suggest
for next year. ..... -s...-.- -
All boys who have been members
of clubs during the past ten months
are invited to attend, because this
is the windup of the club year. In
order to get seat at the supper
table in Cooke Hall your name should
be handed in at the boys department.
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One of the features of the celebra-
ton which the employed boys clubs
of the Y. NJ. c. A. are having next
Monday night, will be Joseph Stick
ney's talk on his ten months trip
around the world. Not only is he an
interesting talker but he has : large
number OF postal cards collected in
all parts of the world and these will
be thrown on the screen from re-
Picturesque. His lecture will follow
Immediately after the supper in
Cooke Hall which comes at 6:15
p. m.
Every fall it is customary to re-
organize is:1 GUS in the boys de-
partment of the Y. NJ c. A. and this
will be the last meeting Of the nine
clubs which have now been together
for ten months. The prizes for the
year are to be given out Eighteen
pennants go to the championship
teams in cross country, indoor base
ball, volleyball, basketball, track, the
decathlon, swimming and baseball.
The prize which is most coveted by
the boys is the large shield, which
goes to the best all-round team in
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dinners, luaus and banquets and ar.
rangements therefor.
Convention Program Committee:
Messrs j. ]. Walsh, d. C. Lindsay and
F. F. Baldwin were named as a CON-
mittee on the convention program.
1t is the sense of your committee
that Saturday, October should be
the opening day of the business por-
ton of the convention; that the con-
vention convene at a. m. at the
Armory at Waikiki, that the day and
that evening be devoted to business,
lunch at noon to be served at the
Maui Hotel at which short talks will
be arranged for. -.
On Sunday the delegates will be
shown the various points of interest
on the Island, with luau to be CIV
en- at noon at Haiku and Kuiaha, at
which the program will be in charge
of the Honolulu Ad Club. Sunday
evening a dinner will be arranged for
at Lahaina. the delegates returning
to this side of the Island by auto
Immediately after. -. -.
On Monday the business session
will be continued, and Monday even
ing a banquet will be given at the
Maui Hotel after which delegates will
be escorted to the steamer Mauna Kea
which, il is expected. will stop at
McGregor's for them. Kona delegates
will be able to return by Mauna Loa
on Tuesday. .....
The details of the program itself
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compel their attendance; but no such
difficulty confronts the officers of the
Hilo company. Or the enlistment CT
CO men, about 55 will be on hand when
the steamer sails this morning.
Company NJ goes under the charge
of LIST Lieut.. II. Ii. Morehead and I'd
Lieut. Caceres. Captain j. D. Easton,
who has always been in command at
the annual maneuvers in the past, is
unable to attend this year for bust
ness reasons.
Lieutenant Morehead has been
with the company several times, how
ever" said Captain Easton yesterday,
and he thoroughly understands the
work. He needs the experience as
first in command and ! thought this
would be a good time for him to get
it., Company NJ is not a troop OF
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rovices and rockies and 1t should
perform with distinction this year. /
believe the boys Will give a good ac.
count of themselves" -..r~t j
Company NJ is to be seduestered On
the top deck of the Mauna Kea, AMI
in true military style will not be per-
ritted to mingle with the passengers,
save those who care to visit the men
in their own quarters. 1t had not
been decided yesterday whether they
would be expected to supply their owr
provender on the trip to Honolulu o.
whether the InteT-lsland should fur.
nish it to them. .~-....
The date of the company's return Is
still rather indefinite. The orders
read that Company NJ shall return to
Hilo Thursday. but this likely will
prove impossible as no beat leaves the
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COMPANY M TRAVELLED
FROM HIL0 IN REAL
MILITARY FASHION

. Especial Star Bulletin Correspondence
~ HlLO, July 2i.-The boys of Com
pany NJ, the Hilo detachment of the
National Guard of Hawaii, are leav-
ing this morning on the Mauna kea
for Honolulu to participate in the five
days military maneuvers which are
to begin there tomorrow. The Homo
lulu companies, according to dispatch
es received this week, are having diff
ficulty in getting out the required
quota Of men, the employers refusing
to let the young fellows quit their
jobs for that length of time, and a
corporal's guard may be turned out to
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are necessarily indefinite at this time,
but will be worked out later by the
committee appointed therefor
Your committee feels that very sat-
isfactory progress is being made, that
We have good working organization,
and that the convention can be han
died very efficiently and SATISFACTORY.
~. .. .....-..
Respectfully submitted, -
F. F. BALDWIN,
H. B. PENHALLOW,
H. w. RICE, ..
]. 7 WALSH, ... e.
r. A WADSWoRTH,
VIM SEARBY, III.
E. r. BEVINS,
Committee.
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bile from your liver and carry off the
decomposed waste matter and consti-
patton poison from the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will straighten
you out by morning. 10-cent box
keeps your head clear, stomach sweet,
liver and bowels regular and you feel
bully for months Don't forget the
little insides need a
good, gentle cleansing, too.-adver-
tise ment. -... ..... F.. ...-
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DEMONSTRATION, TORPID LIVER,
HEADACHE, DYSPEPSIA dime ABOX

Turn the rascals out-the headache,
biliousness, Indigestion, constipation,
the sick, sour stomach and foul gases
turn them out tonight with Cascar-
cts.
Don't put in another day of distress.
Let Cascarets cleanse and sweeten
your stomach; remove the sour, undi-
gested and fermenting food and that
misery-makine gas; take the excess