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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
TEAMS DIVIDE
DOUBLE HEADER

The Bayou Boys and the Billikens
divided a double header Saturday
morning on the East Hill diamond.
The BilIikens winning the first game,
to 4. The Bayou Boys taking the
second, to 4.
The features of the games were the
batting OF Vincent, the fielding of
willier for the Billikens, the batting OF
p. Pyle and j. Herring and the field
ing of Kennedy for the Bayou Boys.
The batteries were for the first
game, Bayou Boys, Johnson and
Thames and r. Pyle and w. Pyle for
the BilIikens. For the second game
Bayou Boys, johnson and Thames and
A. Herrings and w. Pyle for the Bill
likens. ..4,-4-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
PACKING HOUSE
COMPANIES IN
DAMAGE SUITS
Action for Sum OF 100000
Was F'ilsd in St. Louis
Against Live Stock, Ex-
change, Composed of
Several Companies.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

ST. Louis, Apal 4.-Suit for $3.50, 900
damages was fed in the circuit court
here today agailst the Live Stock Ex-
change of East st. Louis, the National
Stock Yards, tfo packing companies
and twenty Individual dealers charg-
ing a monopoF for dealing in live
stock.
The suit wa filed by Labron W.
Burton, a live sbck dealer of st. Louis.
The packing fms named in the pc
tition are Morris & Co. and Swift &
Co.
The petitions says that the de-
PENDANTS have frIned a monopoly, ma
tional in scope that this monopoly
has fixed maximum and minimum
charges which re excessive; and that
the defendants constitute a close cor
poration for deling among themselves
and freezing OF competition
Mr.. Burton estimates his actual
damages at Sa.o00 and his punitive
damages at s2g.eee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
Ry ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Pasadena. Cal. April 4-FTederick
weyerhaeuser, the multi-miIiionalre
lumbcrman OF St Paul. died here to-
day.
Mr.. weyerhaeuser had been spend
ing the winter here. About ten days
ago he was stricken with a severe
cold Complications developed but
yesterday It was believed he would
Arecover. He was 70 years old
II The body will be taken to ROCK Is
Yand, III. Mr.. weyerhaeusers old nome
tor interment.
Frederick w. weyerhaeuser domi-
mated the lumber industry or q 1or-
est-clad nation prior to the adoption
by that nation Of the doctrine or con-
servation OF national resources. Tie
amount of his fortune is not known
out there are many who estimate 1t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
UNRULY AUTO CAUSES
ONE DEATH, ONE INJURY

New York. April 4.--One woman was
killed, another slightly hurt and two
men seriously injured when their au-
tomobiles swerved Off a temporary
bridge over the Long Island Railroad
at Winfield, l.. l., today and crashed
to the tracks thirty feet below. The
dead woman was Miss Betty Mack OF
New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
w. c. T. U. PRESIDENT
REPORTED QUITE ILL

Portland. Me-, April 4.-Mrs. Lillian
NJ N. Stevens. president of the Ma
tfonal women's Christian Temperance
Union, is seriously i'll at her home
here with kidney trouble.
Since December, when Mrs. Stevens
returned from a strenuous campaign at
washington for national constitutional
prohibftion, she has been under a ply
Sician'S care.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
W Watching Gen.
Villas Course
Nowin orreon
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. April 4-Interest in the
situation at TorreOn now centers in
how far General Villa will observe the
rules of modern warfare in the treat
me4rt of federal prisoners. period
devoid Of important engagements is
expected.
The conduct of the constitutionalists
will have a heavy bearing on the fu-
ture policy of the United States At
the state department It was said to-
day the constitutionalists here be-
lieved consideration OF their claims for
recognition cannot be delayed much
longer. Officials here are expected to
go slow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
UNCLE JOE GOES TO
SEE BERMUDA HIMSELF

New York. April 4-Joseph G. Can
non, ex-speaker of the house of rep
reseutatives, sailed for Bermuda today
on board the steamer Areadian. He
is going, he said, to see if Bermuda
is as much like heaven as Mark Twain
said it was.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
ALAbAMIANS To
VOTE EON MONDAY
CAMP PA|GN MOST
SPECTACULAR
Enormous Rallies Of Hobson
and Underwood Support
ers in Birmingham.
VOTE EXPECTED TO
BE LARGEST KNOWN

In Addition to United States
Senator, a Governor, Leg
islature and Other State
Officers Will Be Nomi-
nated-Fight for Govern
or Almost as Spirited as
for United States Senator.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
TENDER DIXIE IS
EXPECTED FIRST
AND FOLLOWED
BY DESTR0YERS
Cruiser Birmingham May
Accompany Dixie, Arriv-
ing Monday or Tuesday
OTHERS TO FOLLOW
BY NEXT MONDAY

All Divisions are Coming up
From Guantanamo Bay,
Where They Have Been
Engaged in Maneuvers
During the Winter-Will
Have Target Practice
During Month at Fort
St. Joe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
ALL CHRISTIANS AND
FOREIGN RESIDENTS SAFE

ConstantinopIe, April 4.-The Ameri-
can embassy here today received q, de-
spatch declaring that all the Christians
and foreign residents at Bitlis in Tur-
kish Armenia were safe and had not
been molested during a recent Kurdish
raid. The missionaries at Bitlfs re-
port that the Kurds were driven off.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
TO BE
SPENT FOR PALMS

New York, April About $4,000
will be spent in New York Tor palms
used in churches tomorrow, Palm sun
day. Dealers are making provision for
750. 600 persons in New York alone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
Optimism Is Rampant at the
First Get -7o6ether Luncheon
Following F Citizens Booster
Meeting Great Crowd
Gather at San Carlos.
NEW SPIRIT HAS
SEIZED THE CITY

The Attendance More Than
Double What Was Ex-
pected, One Long Table
and Several Smaller Ones
Being Filled With Enthu-
siastic Guests-Frank l..
Mayes Elected President
for First Three Months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05

Continued on Page Nine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05

Yesterdays Temperature
Highest, - degrees; low
est, 62 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05

CONTINUED on Page Six.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05
PENSACOLA WEATHER

Local rains Sunday, Mon
day generally fair, North
local rains s. portion.
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VICTIMS OF GAS
 BLAST RECOVERING
Eddie Waite Suffers Keen Mental Anguish Over Re-
 suit of Boyish Prank.

Although both Edgar Levy and Ed die Waite suffered considerably yes- terday from the injuries they sustain ed in the accident near the Lakeside school Friday noon, both boys showed improvement and it is not believed there will be any evil results of a lasting nature to the boyish prank which caused, the explosion of the es- capped gas in the regulator pit.
 The Waite boy complained yesterday of pains in both hips, but it is thought this is only the result of the strain and the shock of the fall into the pitt which knocked him unconscious for while. The Levy boy also showed improvement, and it is thought both bcys will be at their studies again after the holiday recess of the school.
 Mrs. Rowena Waite, mother of the Waite lad. stated yesterday that her son had informed her he had not plac- ed the lighted match close to any of the vents in the top of the regular pit not having time to do so after he lit the match, before the explosion occurred. When he was taken from the pit into which he was thrown, he still held the charred stick of the match
 T feel it my duty to express my sympathy and regret that my son Ed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

district attorney Nixon's life was threatened every now and then and his term was a stormy one.
 The McVey cases, the murder trial of w. s. Rhea and the trial of Nichols, the wife murderer, were among the important cases that he fought and won. When Nixon became prosecut- ing attorney of this district Jefferson county had not hanged a white mur- derer in 30 years, yet murder after murder had been committed. Nixon took hold and began to hang those who killed their fellowmen. In a few years he taught the district a les son. It is a safe assertion that with in the past two years homicides have been rare in this county. The people are convinced that they cannot kill and escape punishment.
 Four murder cases in Cleveland Stuttgart will claim Nixon's attention next month. With his partner. Sam Levine, MT. Nixon has been engaged to assist in the prosecution of these cases and these sections of this dis triCt are likely to be taught the same lessons that was taught here.
 Mr. Nixon married about ten years agc and resides in this city with his family. He is associated in the prac ice of law with Sam Levine, a young attorney who is graduate of Tu- lane and Columbia Universities.
 Advertisement
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

Dear Santa:
 want bicycle and that is all for me, and Tootsia says she wants some blocks with raised letters on them. Your dear friend, ALLAN.
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SWIFT EMPLOYES DINE.
Representatives of Company in South. east Arkansas at Annual
 Ronuupt

An enjoyable banquet was served at the Hotel Pines last evening to em- ployes of Swift & company, as con- pliment by the company to it's repre- sentatives and employees, this being an annual affair with the big packing house people. While business was taboo, there were optimistic talks made by number of those present, few if any of whom appeared to be disCOntented over the threatened scarcity of meat because of the enor- nous demand caused by the war in urope.
 Those in attendance were Managr C. B. Murphy; E. Fl. Hill of Monroe, La.; C. E. Whyte of Camden, Ark. D.. P. Douglass, H. R. McLennon, head bookkeeper, and A. s. Nollinger, as sistant bCokkeeper; J. c. L9lMonde. head shipping clerk; M. o. Moore, city Attorneys N. J. Can't, Jr., and ". D. Jones, with Messrs. Watson and Storms at guests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20
WILL RUSH WORK
 ON EAGLES HALL
Extra Force to Be Put to Work Tomorrow to Com
 plete Improvements.

An extra force of carpenters, paint CTS and other such Workmen will be put to work Monday morning, to rush to completion the labors of preparing thc new hall of the Eagles for the installation of the new officers, early in January.
 Only a comparatively small amount oe work is yet to be done, before tn lodge can move into the new quarters. but because ime is short, the con- tractor in charge of the work is de- termined to hire extra men, that there may be no danger of disappointing the lodge members.
 7 More than ordinary interest at taches to the forthcoming installation O. officers by the Eagles, because the lodge has recently purchased the prLp perty in West Barraque street, just west of Pine street, where in the peM quarters will be located. Tha entire second floor of the building vii! be used as lodge quarters, of Spacious size.
 Mounting the stairs from the wide entrance, the parlors and reading room IS reached. Back of this, .di- -Sitly OppOoItc tHe oCd2t way, lS CHc entrance to the lodge room. On the otner side of the building will be the buffet, equipped with tables and other apr aratus necessary for the service de- fred. Ample arrangement has been made for cabinets, toilet rooms, and other appurtenances.
 The flooring throughout will be of hardwood. The walls are handsome ly painted and frescoed in water col o's. The furniture, already pur- chased, will be new in each of the apartments, and the lighting system will be of a style ornamental as we'll as convenient.
 About two weeks must elapse be- fore the night fer the installation of tho new officers. and it is expected the work of con pleting the remodel ling of the quarters will be complet- ed, and the furniture installed, by that time. The members of the lodge arc planning to hold a housewarming in connection with the affair and a number of the state officers of the organization are expected to be in on ,he occasion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

die so thoughtlessly ignited the escap- ing gas at Fifteenth and Beech streets, causing so great a loss to the gas company and also the unnecessary trouble and excitement throughout the city," said Mrs. Waite. Eddie is con- fined to his bed, but at present l can- not say just how he is. He is very sorry the explosion occurred and is anxious to learn about his school mates who were so unfortunate as to get hurt. We are sorry indeed the lit tie Levy boy sustained injuries.
 "I hope this occurrence will be a lesson, not only to my son but to other boys. l want to thank all who so kindly rendered their services to Eddie and his schoolmates, and espe- cially to Prof. May for his quick aid at the time of the explosion"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

day he returned and at the end of the
 week when he had made three trips
 he received a ten dollar bill. All
 summer long and all fall the youth
 kept up his freight service and one
 day that winter a license to practice
 law was issued to T. Havis Nixon, of
 Grant county.
 Armed with his law license Nixon l took what money he had left and
 opened a law office. Then he closed it, took the law license and hid it in
 his trunk and got job making rails at 50 cents per hundred. At night he
 studied law and when he had handled
 enough rails to amass $50 he reopen
 ed the law office and kept it open for
 two months. During this two months
 Nixon ran fer the office of city attOr-
 ney of Sheridan and was elected. That
 was his start and he has been going at a good clip ever since.
 Nearly everyone in this congress sional district knows the story of NiXon's subsequent progress. He be- came surveyor, then representative of Grant county, and ill 1901 moved to Pine Bluff and opened law office. Here he was regarded as an upstart. He soon disillusioned the people. He fought his way into a big criminal practice and in 1910 was elected prosecuting attorney after one of the most bitter political fights ever staged in this district. He served two terms and tried four of the biggest murder cases on the districts record. Resign ing in 1913 in the middle of an un- ccmpleted term, Nixon found himself in possession of one of the brightest :, criminal practices of any lawyer ill the state. Now Nixon is seeking an- other office. He wants to be con- gressman from this district and if he is attended by the same success i'll this fight that followed him in others he will gc.
 Ever since that day when he whip ped the oxen along the road Nixon has been fighting. Whatever else may be said of him, it must be con- ceded that he is man of brains and 1 a fighter and there afe few men in the lower house of congress with those two qualifications. Victor Mur- | dock, of Kansas was Cne of them, but | no longer boasts of Murdock.
 
 He is in the senate. Should Nixon be elected Arkansas would witness the spectacle of man who fought as the pioneer Americans did, winning his way to a place in the government Arkansas would prove that the time is not past when 8 man can study law by candle light, fight his way from obscurity to prominence and become one of the nations legislators.
 Nixon is one of the best known men n Arkansas. The whole state knows 3f his wonderful fight from obscurity 10 prominence. The state and sur states know of his Whitman like prosecution as district attorney and his reputation as a criminal law yer is equally. as large.
 Nixon was born in Jefferson county md has lived all his life in this con- sressional district. He removed to Grant county when boy and worked ,n a farm with his parents. Today ,e knows as much of cotton planting md picking, rail splitting, e<c., as the most robust Grant county youth. Dur ng his incumbency of the office cf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

trunk, doll buggy, dishes, doll bed, table and chairs, and A, R. c book fruits and nuts of all kinds. Your little friend.
 Grace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20
CHILDREN RELY
 UPON OLD SANITY
Letters Indicate That Pine Bluff Youngsters Trust
 Patron Saint.

Several letters directed to The Graphic for. transmission to Santa Claus by wireless are appended to siCW the desires of Pine Bluff chil- d. CT at this nappiest of all seasons for the little people who place their trust and confidence in good St. Nicholas. The writers omit their ad- dresses in some cases, but this is inimaterial. Santa Claus knows the good and the bad children. and he will find the good ones whether he possesses their address. Apparently th;s is the belief of the kiddies, all of whom are good, to hear them tell it. The wants of some are very modest, while others-Well, read the letters: Deer Santa:
 Will you bring me doli bed and dresser and little doll. and chair for a little six-year-old girl. My name is Mildred, 1910 West Fifth is the house, 1853 the telefon.
 Dear Santa
 want a bicycle and that is all for me, and Tootsia says she wants some blocks with raised letters on them. Your dear friend, ALLAN. MS,' Precious ,,id Santa:
 Please do bling me doll, sewing box, plenty of fruit, nuts and candy. Don't put candy in stocking, but bring pretty box. I have tried so hard to be good.
 LITTLE HELEN HOOKER,
 1909 West Fifth. Dear Santa:
 Please bring me a little horse and wagon, some building blocks. a ball and some nice books, some nuts. fruit and candy. Your boy.
 HOWTON. Sweet Santy: I want you to bring me doll, doll
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

tered : the whip; now and then he
 swore softly but effectively and the cen hastened their stride. All day long he rode and at night when he had reached his destination and the oxen hastened their stride. All day youth climbed out of the wagon on a
 pile of hay. and, under a gas light be- gan to read. It was law hook that held his riveted attention. The next
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20
I. Havis NiXion's Record Equals Thai of the Boy Orator of Zapata City

FROM AN HUMBLE BEGINNING AND LITTLE EDUCATION HAS RISEN POSITION BEING REGARDED AS ONE OF THE BEST THE STATE-HIS POLITE. GAL RECORD
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20
Calome1, calcmeL You cannot stay for Jiy.vcr-lax has shown us an cas- Ter way. Ask RedelI's Pharmacy.

Children take BALLARD'S HORE- HOUND SYRUP willingly because it tastes nice. There isn't better rem edy anywhere for children's coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis. lts good medicine and easy to take Price 25c, soc and $1.00 per bottle Sold by w. l.. Dewoody & @
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20
APPROXIMATIONS"

Fire works of any description will not be permitted to be exploded in the business district.
 Notice is hereby given that any one violating this rule will be severely punished by law
 The town is full of Cotton, and we will ask that every one be safe and sane and not do things dangerous to life and property during the holidays.
 J. FRANK STEWART. 12-19-1Ot Chief of Police,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

sweet Santy:
 want you to bring me doll, doll
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: ] am a little boy nine years old. Please bring me drum and desk.
 Yours truly,
 ELY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20

We also give completr ssrissac'ior in the laundering of the househnlc wash. Why not send us the heavy pieces--tahlecloths he'd spreads, sheets. pillow cases, curtains, tow els. napkins, etc. And so make the wasf!ng lighter and easier. American
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-20
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa: I want you to bring me doll that will not break, doll buggy that l csn ride my doll in, and please bring me some fruit and candy. Your friend,
 ANNIE
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
u. G. T. Have BANQUET.

Members Of the Pine Bluff United
Commercial Travellers, No. 2O4, their
families and lady friends enjoyed a
delightful banquet and later a dance
last night at the Hotel Pines. Covers
were laid for eighty guests. the num-
Der attending, and the banquet was
served at o'clock. Senior Coun-
sellor w. L. Carr presided and
directly after bountiful feast had
been served, there were toasts re-
sponded to by various of the mem
bers. There was much enthusiasm
because of the fact that the member
ship has been increased fifty per
cent during the past year and there
is going to be a bid for still great
err membership. in order that a
strong effort can be made to secure
the next annual meeting after the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11

Twelve men were killed by gas ex-
plosion in the Rob Castle mines of
the Davis Creek Coal & Coke Com
pany at 9 o'clock this morning. Five
of them white, Including w. w.
Quarles, the mine foreman, and
Frank Tillery, battite man, and
negroes. The fire boss of the mine
during the night discovered gas In
room No. % of the 18th entry and
marked it on the daily calender. The
mine formeaa went with the men to
fix the place and protect it against
gas when the explosion occurred.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
PERSONALS
+ \ = = = q e & s. e $50 4

Mrs. j. G. ones has returned from
Jonesboro, where she visited Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dellmon.
W. B. Pinney, OF Fort worth,
Texas, former resident of this
city, is here on business trip.
Miss Clio Reeves has returned to
her home at Lake Village after a
visit to friends of Pine Bluff.
Mrs. Carl ONeill, of Texarkana,
is in Pine Bluff on account of the
illness of her mother, Mrs. B. R.
Hardy.
Miss Mary Geisreiter is on her
way to Charlotte, N. c., where she
will visit DR.. and Mrs. j. L. Cald.
we'll.
Lawrence Dixon is to leave today
for trip to Kansas, Iowa, Missouri
Nebraska and Oklahoma and expects
to be absent two months.
DR.. and Mrs. E. A. Payne, Of Nc.
Gehee are due to arrive today for q
visit to their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Payne. Thep have been visit
ing at Tullahoma, Tenn.
Mesdames Kasselberg AMI Levin.
son, of Little Rock arrived here yes.
terday, having been called to the
bedside of their niece, Mrs. ABB
Levy, who is quite sick.
Mrs. Virgil Owens and daughter O
Nashville are guests Of Mr. and Mrs
B. c. Powell as they are enroute home
from Pine Bluff after a visit to rela
tives ere.-Camde2 Herald.
Will W. Taylor Of Pine Bluff re
turned to his home today after &
brief visit here on business. HI
was q guest Of bia brother-in-law
J. W. Brown, Jr.-Camden Herald
Mrs. M. s. Burnett and Mrs. Nc
Dowell, Of Kentucky, the Crane
mother and sister respectively of
DR.. A. H. Sellars have come to Pine
Bluff. and will reside at No. 1871;
Poplar street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
Gives Resolution Party.

With Mrs. H. G. Higinbotham,
president of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Y. NJ. C.. A., as hostess, a
novelty in the way of a resolution
party was given Friday afternoon at
Merrill Institute. Over $50 ladies
were present and most enjoyable
afternoon was spent. Mrs. Higin-
botham was assisted by the corps of
ladies known as leaders, anu
Second Mile Women" In honor OF
the late Joseph Merrill, who donated
the building to the young mel of the
city, the portrait of the donors dau-
ghter was placed in the reception
| hall and wreathes with ivy, n-scis-
sus and holly g. During the afternoon
Ia pretty musical program was rem
dered.
The musical numbers were con-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-11
Missionary Rally .

Ladies of the First Methodist
Church are planning to have a mis-
mionary rally on Monday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock, under the auspices of
the Missionary Society. The follow
ing program has been arranged.
Piano solo, Selected, Mrs. Renfro.
Opening Devotional.
Reading, Miss Virginia Mills.
Music, selected.
"The Woman's Place in the
Church." Rev. Jas. Thomas.
Vocal Solo, Miss Lucy Hearn
Broadstreet.
what Southern Methodist Women
are Doing" Mrs. James Thomas.
Hymn.
Benediction.