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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
REFUSE BRYAN THE
 AID GIVEN M ADOO
House "Turns Down" Pro- posal for Additional As
 sistant State Secretary.

Washington, June 26.-Secretary Bryan was refused today by the house a special assistant secretary at 9 salary of $25O0 a year to help out in the work in the secretarys im- mediate office. Speaker Clark put himself on record in opposition to the proposed new official. The speaker opposed similar move made several years ago by P. c. KEox. then Secretary of state, who recommended the creation of the or flee of under secretary of state.
 The bill was slipped in the legisla tive appropriation bill by the senate and was accepted by the house con- ferees. Representatives Mann Humphreys, Menda-l and other Re publican leaders opposing the propo- sition were prepared for a lengthy debate on neglect of public business because of chautauqua engagements and political speeches by public plat form favorites in the cabinet. MT Bryan was to be special mark.
 HLploL3oS oA!5 ol pooISB osnoq 9qL
 McAddo of the treasury a special assistant secretary at $4,500 year tc help him out with the duties of his office, which have been increased gl eatly by the new tariff and cur rency law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
EXTEND SCOPE 0F
 BRANCH NORMAL
President Futrell Here to Discuss Purchase of Larg-
 CT Tract for School.

Little Rock, June 26-Prof. J. c. Futrell, president of the University of Arkansas, passed through Little Rock this evening, en route to Pine Bluff, where he will preside over meeting of the branch normal committee of the board of trustees of the university.
 The princi pal topic for consideration will be the sale of the present normal site and the purchase of large tract near that city, upon which to estab- fish more extensive branch normal, with agricultural pursuits to be made the chief topic.
 As the grounds of the present nor nal are quite valuable, and the busi- ness men of Pine Bluff favor, rather than object to such a change, for it will increase the attendance of the in- stitution several fold, there is little doubt but that the property will be placed on the market and negotiations opened for another site.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
Assets Double Liabilities.

Nashville, Tenn, June 26.-Follow- ing the appointment of a receiver for the H. B. F(aflin company, the Cast er-Knott Dry Goods company of Nash vile, one of the Claflin stores, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy late Thursday afternoon. The liabilities shown by the petition amounted to $427,S65, of which $372,169 was owing to the H. B. Clsflin company. The as- sets of the Castner-Knott company according to it's attorneys, will aggre- gate about $700,000.
 According to representatives of the company and the papers filed, the Nashville company is entirely solvent and the action was taken here in view of the action taken by the Claflin company and for the purpose of hav- ing local business continued without interruption under the receivership.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
GREECE WILL GET
 TWO bATTLESAIPS Congress Approves Sales O. Idaho and Mississippi,
 Passing Naval Bill.

Washington June 26.-The naval appropriation bill was approved final ly today by congress, and will be sent to the president in couple of days for his signature.
 It carries the provision for the sale to Greece of the two battleships, Idaho and Mississippi, and the con struction of a super-dreadnaught for the American navy from the proceeds of the sale.
 This provision is not to conflict with the authorization for two battle ships of the first-class, also carried in the bill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
ARMY ENGINEERS TO
 INSPECT BRIDGE WORK
Major A. E. Putnam and P. B. Van Frank Will Accompany Com missiOners to Works
 Monday.

The bridge commissioners of the Jefferson county free bridge, accomp- anied by Major A. B. Putnam, major or the corps of engineers of the United States army, with headquart- CTS at Little Rock, and his assistant P. R. Van Frank, will leave Monday morning at 1N:30 o'clock on the Steamer Lightwood to visit the free bridge. They will Spend the day in- srecting work on the structure and return to the city about o'clock in the afternoon.
 Major Putnam was recently ele- veted from capitancy, and is pow in charge of all tho work on the Ar kansas river.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
NATIONAL HONORS
 FOR VENEZUELAN
Body of Deceased Minister to be Sent Home on U. $. Battleship
 Kansas.

Washington, June 26.-National honors will be paid to the remains of Senor Rojas. Venezuelean minister who died at Atlantic City today. A state funeral will be held at St. Mat thew's Catholic church, Washington, next Tuesday, after which the body will be placed oa board the govern ment yacht, Sylph, and taken to Hampton Roads. It viii then be transferred to the battleshiD Kansas, which will convey it to LaGuayara, Venezuela.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
REHABILITATION 0f CHAPLIN C0.
 IS UNDER WAY New York Has Confidence in Ultimate Solvency of
 Corporation.
NASHVILLE HOUSE
 ENTERS BANKRUPTCY
Efforts to Have Subsidiary Corporation of the Claflin Company idiudged Bankrupt Being Opposed by
 the Holding Company.

New York, June 26.-Although plans for a reorganization of the H. B. iClaf- lin company, which failed yesterday with liabilities of $34,O0O00O, had not become definite enough for the ssu- ance of any statement today confi- dence in the ultimate solvency of the company became general
 Results of meetings of committees of merchandise cretitors and the note-holding creditors were encourage ing. A. c. DreW, secretary of the mer- chandise creditors committee, ex- pressed the hope that by immediate cooperation the situation could be met. The claims of the merchandise creditors amounted to about $2,000,0O0, according to his estimate. This brings the total estimated liabilities of the failed firm to $36.00100O.
 An involuntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed here today against the Defender Manufacturing company of this city, makers of underwear. a subsidiary of the H. B. Claflin con- pany, which failed yesterday. Receiv- CTS were appointed at the time of the Claflin failure, but it was contended that the company was solvent Cred itors now seek to have it adjudged bankrupt. Counsel for the Claflin in terests, it is understood, will oppose the petition.
 Creditors Optimistic.
 A. c. Drew, secretary of the mer- chandise creditors committee, esti- mated today that merchandise cred itors have claims of about $2,OOO. .OO0. Tt is our earnest hope" he said, "that merchandise creditors will de- posit claims With our committee at the earliest moment. Immediate co-opera- tion is essential to produce satisfac- tory results. In view of the public importance of this matter, this com mittee has consented to represent creditors without cost to them"
 During the early trading in the stock market there were four sales of United Dry Goods preferred, each amounting to 100 shares. The first was at GA IA, the second at GA, the third at 63 and the fourth at 62. At the close of the market yesterday the stock was quoted at 65.
 The United Dry Goods companies have stock control of the H. B. Claflin company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
GREEcE CALLS orr
 NAVAL RESERVES

Athens Greece June o6.-Sever classes of th" Greek naval reserves were today called to the colors. The reason of the sten is understood to he the determination of the Greeb eovernment to he prepared for all even'ualities. although there is an annarent slackening of the tension between Turkey and Greece.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
Prompt Measures Taken to Relieve Suffering of Vic
 tlms of Conflagration.
RED CROSS, I. o. o. f.
 K. OF c. ARE AIDING
Henry (. Prick Sends in Check for N2i,OuO, Making Total of S91 ,OOV Contributed Yesterday Will
 Contribute SlOO.00O.

Salem. Mass, June 2G.lSeven are known 10 be dead and 100 or more are misping. These were the figures tonight on Salem's fire. There are many injured.
 Tn property loss will reach $'2,- O00, 1000.
 There are many families to be pro- yided for and relief measures have been taken. There ar 1000 families, loeaning 10000 individuals homeless, and three-fourths of the business sec- ton has been wiped out.
 At meeting at Salem city hall to- night, single contribution of $2o,o0O was received from Henry C. Prick, the Pittsburgh and Beverly farms multi millionaire. Word was receiv- ed that the Odd Fellows of the United States had pledged $10,Ooo
 The American Red Cross telegraph ed 5000 from Washington. The United Show Machinery company, the Salva- tion Army and the Knights of Colun- bus are assisting in relieving the conditions, which are now really pitiable.
 Many tents owned by the state IIiillio dIi Nd'J hoNV DCth oSe 'P l there will be a tent colony of 5000 persons in the baseball park. Up to tonight 1000 had been raised, largely in response to Cover l nor Walsh's apceal. George Hallett, a prominent member of the North | Shore colony. expects to raise Sl00,- GOO from contributions from residents of the North Shore. while Gardner NJ. Lane of Lee Higginson & company announced that he will provide 100,- 900 sandwiches as well as large number of cots and tents for the stricken residents.
 Poor Suffer Most, As Usual.
 It was announced that the Boston & Maine railroad, side from giving transportation, will grant the use of all freight cars not in use at it's Salem yards as temporary homes for persons deprived of their own by the conflagration. The only condition att tached was that fires should not be built in the cars which would be in such position on siding that cooking could be done beside them.
 The greatest loss has fallen upon the ten thousand factory employees. who have lost not only their homes
 
 but their employment 1 A resolution was considered by the city government which would appro- priate $10O,000 for relief work. This was referred to the head of the finance committee, who explained tbat the present rate was based on property, half of which had been de- stroyed by the fire.
 A representative of the governor. however, assured the city that the legislature would take prompt action. It was learned this afternoon that a committee at the statehouse had raised the largest part of proposed fund of $100,O00.
 Wilson Tenders Federal Aid. Washington, June 26.-President 1 Wilson sent telegram to Governor | Woch tandorinp "heaY' felt SymC Cathy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
CARMACK'S WIDOW
 TO BE POSTMISTRESS

Washington, June 26.-President Wilson has decided to nominate Mrs. Edward w. iCarmack, widow of senator Carmack, postmstress of Columbia, Tenn. Senator Carmack. after brilliant career in the sen ate, was shot and killed at Nash Vile some years ago as a result of the liquor and anti-liquor fight in Tennessee.
 Mrs. Carmack was socially prom lnent while her husband was in Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
New Manager at Postal.

G. M. Broach. formerly of Coalgate. Okla, has assumed the management of the Pine Bluff office of the Postal Telegraph Gable company of Texas succeeding G. B. Willingham, promot- ed to the management of the Austin, Texas, office. Mir. Broach's family arrived yesterday. He is no stranger to this section, having resided in Southeast Arkansas, at one time, at tending school at Rison with several men who are now among the leading citizens of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
C0L, JOHN SHARP SERVES NOTICE
 ON B|G BUSINESS Mississippian Says Trust Laws Will Be Passed at
 This Session.
REPLIES TO THE REPS ON CHAPLIN FAILURE
Shows That Bankruptcy of Firm Was Due to Insufficient Capital and Not to Tariff ReductiOn-Senate Orders
 Exchange Bill Rec0mmitted.

Washington, June 26.--John Sharp Williams of Mississippi today served notice on the business interests of the country the senate would stay in ses- sion all summer if necessary to enact the administration trust program.
 When the trade commission bill came up the Mississippi senator asked and obtained permission to have the presidents address to the Virginia editors printed as public document. This supplied him with his text.
 Speaking sneeringly of the newspa- pers of the country Mr Williams said the "plutocratic press" was endeayor- ! ing to crystalize a sentiment through out the country against the proposed trust legislation by demanding that congress adjourn.
 Tha CIaflin Failure.
 Referring to the Claflin failure. Senator Williams said with some warmth that it had no relation to the tariff
 Our Republican friends are at tempting f6 attribute this business failure to the tariff said he. "The tariff had nothing to do with it. 1t was simply a question of attemF. ing to conduct an enormous business with out adequate capital"
 Senator Williams insisted that a systematic campaign to force an ad- journment of congress at once without enacting trust legislation. was under way. He declared that floods of let ters emanating from the same source. couched in the same language and bearing the ear marks of the same in splration were being received by mem- bers of congress and at the white house, urging great business depres- sion and placing the blame upon centers.
 "If there is any depression," he con- tinued, ''it is due to the uncertainty of business regarding what legislation congress will enact regulating cor porations. Remove that uncertainty and business will be the better for it.
 In the general discussion of the trade bill. Senator Borah attacked it because it gives the proposed commits sion authority to determine what is unfair competition" The Sherman anti-truts law. he said had been enact ed to foster competition and prevent all forms of combinations that would De in restraint of trade.
 Now the senate was proposing to authorize a commission so long as they did not, in the judgment oi a hody to be created constitute com bination that engaged in unfair com petition''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
Grand Jury Probe,

Chicago, June 26.-A special grand jury to inquire into the affairs of the LaSalle Street Trust & Savings bank will be summoned next week by states Attorney Hoyne, it was announced to- day. Government investigation con- ducted by the district attorneys office of the care of the bank while it was national institution, proceeded today preparatory to 8 presentation of the facts to the federal grand jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
Arrives Last Night.

President Futrell of the University of Arkansas arrived here last night to attend meeting of the branch normal committee today. Professor Futrell went direct from the train to the Ho tel Pines and almost immediately re- tired, remarking that the high tenn perature and the trip caused fatigue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
Grocery Blaze.

Fire Company No. 1 responded to a call at 2:30 o'clock this Saturday. morning at 2.14 East Ninth avenue where a grocery store owned by Chas. Thaw, negro, had caught afire. The extent of the damage is not Known,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
SOrrellS tO Sing.

John Sorrells, one of Pine Bluffs sweetest singers, can be heard each evening at Seawell's pharmacy, No. ?. MT. Sorrells possesses an exceptional ly fine tenor voice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
Owens Action Criticised.

Washington. June 26.-The senate today emphasized disae proval of the plan of reporting legislation to the senate through the use of proxy votes, bv ordering the stock exchange regu- lation bill, reported by Senator Owen yesterday. recommitted to the banking and currency committee. This was the bill favorablv reported by Chair man Owen in hammer, characterized on the floor as being irregular. Im- mediately after Senator Owen went to
 (Continued on Page A.
 Brass sale! Monday only-see WindOws-KnOX-W Walker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27

W. M. Taylor, commissioner of the Pine Bluff Traffic Bureau, and.a party of friends spent yesterday fishing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27
(6ontinuad on Dage 8.)

Don't let anything keep you away from the brass sale Monday at knOx'S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27

Walter Wilkins and Ed Williams spent yesterday fishing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27

Wilson Tenders Federal Aid.
 Washington, June 26.-President Wilson sent a telegram to Governor Wash rendering linear felt sympathy 10 the people of the stricken city or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-27

lor the money you owe and note how much more respectfully your credi- .ors regard you. They like to do busi- ness With man who has an account a. ~ tne Merchants & Planters bank. Iney Know he is doing business in a snslness-llke way. Better open such an account even if your affairs are 1oe large. They will grow all, right. Tl. &,P. Bank rUH 8LWR. ARK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20

4 Hint to tne Wise Is Sufficient.
When constipated take Chamber
lain's Tablets They are easy to take
and most agreeable in effect For
sale by all dealers. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
AUCTION SALE.

l will offer for. sale on Saturday,
July 18th, at - o'clock in front of
the Market Building, thesoid. brick
house and lot situated at the south
east corner of Fairfax and Queen
streets. The lots front 55 feet, 6
inches on Fairfax street and 1O2
feet, 4 inches, on Quen street; thence
south q ieet, 8 inches; thence east
IL feet, inches; thence north SO
feet, 8 inches to Queen street, thence
to the beginning. This is an oppor-
tunity for a SPECTATOR as the mater
ial from the old brick house will go
far toward building row of. houses
OH the lots which contain about 5000
feet of ground.
SAMUEL H. LUNT, Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
FIRE IN NEW YORK.
Children and Women Lowered Three
Stories by Plucky Police Heroes.

New York, July 20.-Lowered three
flights by means of a rope, more
than q score of women and children
were saved from death in a fire early
today by policemen.
Marooned on top Of a burning TOUT
story building at 2506 Atlantic ave-
nue.. on the East Side, the wonien
and children were swung to sate1y
on the roof of an adjoining one
story building by two policemen De-
fore the firemen arrived.
The blaze started in restaurant
on tho first floor. Policemen Stanton
and Gerhardt went through the build
ing. arousing the tenants. Many
fingered to dress and by :the' time !:
they got into the halls the smoke was
50 dense they could not get down.
stairs =. 81
The two Officers guided the women
and children up the stairways, TO the
roof and safety. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
F. S. LEADBEATER & SONS UN-
USUAL OFFER.
Sell DR.. Howard's Specific at Half
Price and Guarantee a Cure.

at is not often. that we have faith
enough in the medicine put up by
othc people to be willing to offer to
refund the money il it does not cure"
said Z. S. LcaGbcatcr & Sons to a
Gazette man, who dropped into their
store" but we are glad to sell DR..
Towards specific for the cure of con-
stipation and dyspepsia on that basis
"The DR.. Howard Company IN Or
der to get quick Introductory sale,
authorizes US to sell their regular
fifty cent bottles at half price, %
cents and, although we have sold lot
of it, and have guaranteed every
package, not one has been brought
back as unsatisfactory.
awe are still selling the specific at
half price, although we cannot tell
how long we shall be able to do So
and anyone who is subject to constl-
patton, sick headache, dizziness, liver
trouble, indigestion or a general
played out condition, ought to TAX:
advantage of this chance. You can
tell your readers that if ths.y are not
satisfied with the specific that thay
can come right back 10 our store and
we will chccrfully refund their
money"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
AMMONIA BATH FATAL.
Man Who Fell Into Vat Dies in Ter
rible Agony.

Philadelphia, July 20.-LlteraIly
boiled by the action of strong am
monia Harry Marcndina, of No. sos
Wilder street, died yesterday in Mt
Sinai Hospital. He fell into a vat oil
the powerful chemical at the Baugh
Chemical Works, Front and Moore
streets, on Saturday, When fished
out he was at first thought to be
dead, but upon arriving at the hos
pital he was revived The cause of
the accident appears vague as no
one saw him take his fatal tumble,
but heard one short Shrek when he
became submerged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
CAILLAUX ASSUMES BLAME.
Wife of French Premier Placed or
Trial Today.

Paris, July 2O.-The spectacle Of a
former premier of France publicly
seeking to assmre responsibility for
the shooting and killing of an editor
as the result of bitter political cam
paign was in prospect today when
Nine. Henrietta Caillaux, beautiful!
wife of Joseph Caillaux, was placed
on trial before the Court Of Ass!zes
| for the murder Of Castor Callmctte,
editor Of lie Figaro.
! Nine. Caillaux shot Calmctte at his
/ office last March, following the pub
ilication of letter Of a personal ma
! turc written by Caillaux to his pre-
cnt wife before their marriage.
Former Premier Takes Blame.
In discussing the bitter fight which
Calmette was waging against him
with his wife, Caillaux had remarked
that he would Smash Calmette's
face" Because of this remark Call
! laux will assume responsibility for
the death of the editor when he takes
the stand, it was reported
! He will declare that by this threat
F.! he Internationally, but Enthusiastically,
iupset his wife. She feared that he
might attack CaImette and, as a re-
suit, ruin his political career. Then,
through love for him, she conceived
! the idea of visiting the Figaro Office
and appealing to Calmette not to
{:publishi other letters he was supposed
| to have in his possession. There she
was overcome by emotion when fac
ling her former husbands most bitter
enemy, and losing her head for the
moment, pulled an automatic revolver
/ from her muff and shot him to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20

During the past week there has
been "a marked increase of enthusi-
aSm over the, social centre establish
ed two weeks ago at the Washington
School grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
Dangers Of Cholera Morbus.

In almost every ncighborhood some
one has died from an attack Of cholera
morbus before medicine could be pro-
cured or a physician summoned.
Every family should be prepared for
such an emergency. Mrs. E. NJ.
Snyder, Hcrkimcr, n. Y, says:
"About four years ago my husband
had an attack of cholera morbus
gave HIM Chamberlain's Coiic,
Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy and
it relieved the pain Immediately, and
two or three doses Of it effected 4
cure" For sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway
Tn3,Ycpy

Steamers u this iuIe leave h'exar'
drla Monday Wednesdays and Sat
urdays at a:3C P. VI.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL TIE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and billf
Of fading issued.
SINCE fare to Baltimore, S3.Oe
:eturr trip, $500; state rooms one
way, $50 up, $3.50 cents.
Reard0n & Crimes, Agents.