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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
BELLINGHAM
BANDIT DIES
IN GUN FIGHT

Word has been received at the
local office OF the Great Northern
today that a man believed to be
Harry Matthews. one OF the bandits
who held up the Great Northern
train near BeIlingham February 20.
and killed three passengers, was
shot and killed at Lennon. =, ID.
The bandit boarded freight train
at Harlowtown, Mont. and when
the conductor attempted TO eject
him, he drew his revolver and tried
to shoot him. Together with com
panion the bandit was then locked
In the box car, and the authorities at
Lennon notified.
When the car was opened the OF.
ficcrs were greeted by fusIliade Of
shots. They returned fire, and
killed Matthews.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

Though she has never heard
her own voice. and never will.
ahe speaks
II was a slow and cropping start
she made. years ago. For how
was that sleeping mind 10 be
Awakened What messenger was
to carry TO it tho story OF life
outside her prison
Her fineer-tlpa carried tho mes
sage. breaking down little by lit.
tie the barrier 81 black silence.
She learned the three RS" with
her finEcrstips. Her mind was
starved There were no distrac.
tions. no Interruptions In her
world.
She was graduated from the
university. She took a degree. In
time Rages acknowledged her
erudition. and came 10 sit ~ the
feet OF this deaf. dumb and blind
nhiloEopherpoet. And. finally.
she learned 10 speak.
They call her now the most
wonderful woman In the world"
Miss Keller was asked what
was her fayorite book.
The Bible" she answered
promptly
what ncxtT"
Karl Marx"
why are you a socialist
'neeanse ! believe every man
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
WHY DO PEOPLE BUY
SH0ES?-A DIALOGUE

Question-What's the crowd for?
Answer-That's a shoe sale.
O.-Whaddayer mean?
A.-They're selling the v. & H. shoe stock.
Q.-What for?
A.-For the benefit of the creditors.
Q.-But | thought the v. & Fl. Co. all
right.
A.-So did everybody else.
Q.-What's the idea now?
A.-To sell the shoes and get what money
they can
Q.-Who's doing it?
A MIR. Brown has charge Of the store.
Q.-Are they selling shoes cheap?
A.-You bet!
Q.-How cheap?
A-Women who have small feet can get
enough shoes to last five years for five dollars.
Q.-On the level?
A.-On the dead!
Q-When's the sale end?
A.-When the shoes run out?
Q-When's the best time to go?
AIN the morning.
Q.-Can get waited quickly?
A-You cannot-you'n have to wait your turn
same's anybody else.
Q-How long has this store been crowded
like that?
A.-For two weeks.
Q.-When'll the crowd get smaller?
A.-When the shoes are not to be had.
Q.-Are there any mems shoes?
A.-Lots of em.
Q.-How they selling?
40 half price and less.
GOOD ones?
A.-Crossett's-noneb better
O.-When does the store open?
. Anime o'clock in the morning.
Q.-Cuess I'll 60 down tomorrow.
A.-Cuess you'd better 60 early. or you'll
likely not get in.
Q.-Where is the v. & H. shoe store. anyway?
A.-At 1908 Second Avenue, near the Savoy
Hotel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
PROGRESSIVES GATHERING
FOR SEATTLE CONFERENCE

Thomas Cookery Of Spokane will
talk on the progressive platform.
The following Will have seats on
the stage; Councilmen Hesketh.
Luudy and Dale. Chief OF Police
Grifflihs. City Health Commission.
er J :. Mcbride. MAYOR Thomas
Dobson OF Renton: Mayor s. y.
Woody. Bothell: superintendent C.
X. Case; Charter Commissioners
j. Y. &. Kellogg. r. II. Bolton, III.
mer II. Todd and q. y. Thorgrim
son: Industrial Insurance Commits
sioner John ~ Wallace: Corpora.
ton Counsel James r. Bradford
County Treasurer VIII ". Hanna
County Commissioner David Nc.
Kenzie. County Auditor Byron
Phelps. Senator Dan Landon; Rep
resentatives Thomas r. Murphine
Paul Houser. Dan Earle and Frank
Pierce.
proprcssives Gather
Chairman Slater OF the state
committee and number OF other
prominent bull mooeers from all
parts OF the state are already here.
Slater and Ole Hanson. candidate
for the senate: J VI. Taylor. Sen.
ator phipps. Rep. Cookery. Arthur
Davis. Lloyd Candy and r. NJ.
Goodwin. have just completed a
two weeks successful organiza.
ton tour through Douglas, Grant
Chelan. Lincoln, and Adams coun.
tics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
BIRMI NCHAM
CELEB RATES

BIRMINGHAM, wash. April II.
An enthusiastic meeting was
held st the town hall last night in
celebration OF the settlement OF
the sturtevsnt.Hlllman suit. by
the terms OF which stuuovant. new
owner OF the Birmingham farm
area. succeeded in having Hillman
pay up all back taxes on the town
property and the thousands Of
acres OF adjoinins rich farming
land
Payment OF these taxes means
that the much.nccded addition TO
the local schooihouse viii ut once
be built. Immediate work is now
expected on road improvements
also.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
SEVEN KILLED IN
Apartment FIRE

BOSTON, April 14.-Seven dead were accounted
for, missing. and several injured today
by fire which destroyed the fashionable Hotel Mel
vim in the suburb Of Allston.
The building included 80 kitchenette apartments
and the occupants of many of them trapped in
their rooms swiftly did the flames spread. None
had time to any belongings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

clergyman what she thinks OF him.
In several visits to her apart.
ments he learns her true nature. He
prints retraction OF his criticism.
Gossip starts. II causes a quarrel
between the minister and his young
sweetheart The romance looks
gloomy. But with n woman's tact
Miss Bartlett brings them together
again.
Miss Crosman is ever dominant
and quite superb.
The part of the minister is capa-
bly, done by Frank Gilmore. The
minor parts are admirably taken.
Miss Crosman and her players will
be at the Metropolitan through the
week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

The above is the program ar.
ranged for Medill Mccormick. the
big progressive leader from M.
nois. who will be the chief speak.
or at the state wide conference OF
progressives Wednesday.
Mccormick viii speak on the
Origin. Organization. and Object
Of the Progressive Party" at the
luncheon tomorrow noon.
The big meeting Of the day will
be AZ the Press club. to which the
general public Is invited. and at
which Mayor Gin viii preside
"Our National Honor"
Mccormick will speak on "Our
National Honor and the Demo.
cratic Party" Representative
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
Such . FooIIsh Question

Tell me-" he sighed-'vell ma
beautiful maiden. what II IN
your hearth
The wise U. OF w. girl gave
him a look OF icy disdain and
then vouchsafed the monosyllabls
-"Rlood,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

~ a. ms--Receptlon pro-
Gressive headquarters, Boston
block.
II m.--luneh at the Raths.
keller.
2 o. ne--Mectinn OF state
central committee. RsthskeiIer
building.
4 o. ms--Mcetlng OF county
central committee. RsthskelIer
building.
9 o. r.--Msss meeting al
Seattle Press club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
cAMELS MEET

Tho Cainels OF the World will give
a smoker. social and vaudeville on
tertainm.nt at their club rooms.
1916 Third av. on Thursday at 2 y.
m. A large class will be- Initiated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
HUBBY FOSSIL

NEW YORK. April 15.-Officials
OF the Museum Of Natural History
are pondering over the problem as
to how they shall answer a letter
from Texas woman who offers
the "fossilized" body OF her hus.
band for sale
He was no good to me when
alive and ! thought might make
something out Of him as a fossil
What Will you give for him ?" IL
the gist OF her letter.
This is the first husband who
ever appeared In the fossil market
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
HE'LL THINK IT OVER

OLYMPIA. April State Sen.
ator Arthur Gum OF Wcnatchee,
one Of the men appointed regent Of
the state college NJ Pullman by Act
Ing Governor Hart. has asked for
more time To consider acceptance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

The dead are.
MRS. r. q. DENIS and her sister.
MRS. y, G, BEHAHREI.f. J, RAY
MoND POWER. HIS WIPE AND
s.yEAR-oLD son. MRS. ALICE
sHAcKFoRD. AN UNIDENTIFIED
WOMAN. MISS IRENE HAZE was
missing. and supposed to have per.
ished.
Scream From Balconies
When guests on N. upper floors
Of the hotel. ieapinx from their
beds. rushed TO the s,sirways. they
found escape already cut Off by
the ramea
Screaming groups OF them found
temporary refug. on tho balconies
overlooking the street.
rremen reached many % them
with scaling ladders. but some were
too much excited TO walt. and
/ jumped
Mrs Robert Adams succeeded
In aiding 20 safety from the
fourth floor down . rope Of
twisted sheets. but Mrs. Beris.
making the same attempt. lost
her hold. fell ard was killed.
Two hours after the flames had
been extluguishcd flremen entering
tho building. found the Powers
corpses on tho NTH floor.
Those Of the other victims we're
on the fourth.
The loss was 800. 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
SEATTLE

A brilliant entertainment is on at
the Seattle theatre this week In
The Chorus Lady" with the Ave
nue. players at the helm. The show
Is the first performance under the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14
4 DOLLAR 4 YEAR

SAN FRANCISCO. April IT,
For, holding up and robbing Alfred
Ronncverx OF 81. James Wilson
Vas sentenced today to seven
years In San Quentin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

new management OF George J. Mac
kenxie. who has promised real the
atrical treats at the playhouse.
To Florence Bell and Auda Due,
the leading feminine roles are
given. They portray Patricia and
Nora O'Brien. More than ono In
the audience was seen to brush
away the tears between gales of
laughter last night The story tells
the experiences OF two sisters in
the chorus. the younger one be-
coming involved In all sorts of trou-
BILE before the happy ending IL
reached.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

Violations OF 9.hour and 16.hour
law brought fine Of $1,000 on To.
peka a Santa Fe Railway Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-14

MADISON. Wis. April i5--Dr. J.
". Wiley. apostle OF pure.food re-
form. believes IN pure language aa
we'll rs pure food That's why Baby
Harvey Wiley lispa IN the accents
OF Cicero and Virgil when he takes
his daily walks With Daddy" "A
child should be raised on pure food. =
said Dr. Wiley 20 q Madison audi
ence. That's WHY I'm teaching my
boy Latin. even though he's only
years old
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
bIG BAND WILL SUPPLY MUSIC
 ALL THE MORROW
Thirty-Six Musicians As sembled to Discourse for
 Labor Day Crowds.

What is looked on to be the biggest feature of the Labor Day celebration which will be held in this city tomor- row is the thirty-siX piece bano' which will dispense music through. out the day under the leadership ol Prof. w. J. Seibert. .E.s
 Many of the members who compose the band were brought to this city from Little Rock, TeXarkana, Fort Smith and Hot Springs, and accord ing to Prof. Seibert the band will be one of the finest, as well as the largest ever heard in Pine Bluff. During the day the aggregation will furnish music throughout the city and at the direction of the commit tee. Musical selections will4 also be given at regular intervals during the speaking at the Elks theatre. :. i During the evening the band Will be divided into four musical organl- cations and will be scattered through out the parade. The personnel of the band follows: Prof. w. J. Seibert director; J. Maur, piaccalo, H. V. Bahlau, solo clarinet; J. F. Williams; first clarinet; ! B. o. Woods, first clarinet: l.. " Iawler, second clarinet: R. c. Ken nels, second clarinet; Lucius Annette, i third clarinet; Sam Merrill solo cornet; Walter H. Adams, soio cor net; J. F. Scott, solo cornet; J. Me Cure. solo cornet; Carl Eyre, first cornet: J. R. STery. first cornet: R. C. Parker, second cornet; Chas. Barter, third cornet; J. Atkinson, first horn; Elmo Reynolds, second horn; Oscar Lagle, third horn, Bert Smith. bone; Lou Elliott, first trombone saxophone; Claude Williams, first trombone; J. F. Jones' first trom- bone; Lou lliott, first trombone: i: James Webb. second trombone; R. C. Gardner, second trombone; J. Maus, third trombone; Lou Clifford, euphonium Wiley Roberts, baritone; Arch Patterson, bass; Percy Bam- bridge, bass; Frank Sommers, bass: R. c. Patterson, tuba; King Ritchey, bass drum; B. Kaufman, trap: M Warrell, snar drum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06

dent of the Standard sent from Bologue a graphic description of the German invasion of France in which summing up the accounts of the reck- less sacrifice of life by the ka1ser's commanders in assaults in mass for nation, he says:
 'The Germans achieved wonderful results by these methods of fighting They fight almost automatically and advance with mechanic-like pre- cision, so thorough is their training It is not skill in the handling of weapons. not individual qualities that have achieved advance on Paris, but efficiency of the whole military sys- tenn.
 After the occupation of Brussels was in French village through which the Germans were passing. The French in retreating had torn up the railways and while the German engineers were repairing them the troops marched along the highways carrying their impediments with them"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06

Mrs. w. T. Woodbridge left ycster- day for Washington and fulton, Ark. where she will visit friends and rela- tives for some time.
 Mrs. Mary F.. Wood and son. Billy of Camden, who have been in the city for he past two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Creed Caldwell, returned nome yesterday.
 Miss Gladys Harrison will leave this week for Cape Girardeau. Mo. where she will enter the state normal school, intending to specialize in do- mestic science.
 perintendent Elmer E. Richards of the cotton Belt returned yesterday from 5t. Louis where he has been for the past two weeks.
 Mrs. Ida Pinkny of Little Rock is in the city the guest of Mrs. !. C. Reno, 1102 Laurel street.
 Rev Frank Thompson will go to Argenta today where he will preach at the First Christian church. He vii, return tonight.
 Capt. and Mrs. J. B. Avery have re- turned from Toledo Ohio, and sever- al points on the Lakes where they have been visiting for the past month.
 Mrs. W. R. Edwards of Hughes Spring, Texas, is in the city, the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Senneu C, Seabrook on South Main street.
 James D. Cranshaw of Jones, who is en route to Subiaco where he will enter school, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hardness for few days,
 Mir. and Mrs. John w. Gibson, jr., of Sherrill, are in the city, the guests of Capt. and Mrs. Gibson, Fourteenth avenue and Cherry streets
 Fred M. Culver, Jr., connected with the Iron Mountain at Argenta will ar and to participate in the Labor Day festivities.
 Chancellor John NJ. Elliott will leave today for Stuttgart where he vii hold cnancery court all next week for the northern district of Arkan- sas county.
 Mrs. Nellie Morgan, a former resi- dent of this city, is expected today from Argenta to visit Mrs. F. M Gull yer at l021 East Seventh street fol several days.
 Misses Marchina and Lillie Levine are expected to return to their home in this city today, after spending tn, summer in New York and othel Eastern points.
 Mrs. Bell Watts of 623 East Second avenue will leave today for Millvill for a brief visit with friends. Sh, ] will be accompanied home by Mis- Mary Brown who will remain as he /, guest for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. Felix Smart will re turn ,cday from Mineral Wells, Texas where they have been spending tn past two weeks. They will be ac ccmpanied by Miss Ethel Shaw 0 Dallas. who will spend some time i the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
FOOTBALL SQUAD
 READY FOR PRACTICE
Naval Academy Grif Irob Warriors to Line Up for Practice On
 September 20.

Annapolis, Sept. 5.-Thirty-four members of the Naval Academy foot ball squad are to leave until Septem- 20. At that time they will report at the Academy for practice. They will be joined by the pick of the new fourth class, the squad of new mem- bers having begun work about Sep tember 1. The old men oily early leave are:
 Backs-Alexander, Bates, Collins, H. Harrison, Mitchell, Craig, Failing, Kenworthy, Miles. Vail, Vessel, Blod- figett and Jamail. Linesmen-Arm- strong, Culbert, Deroode, Graf, Hinck Kriner, McCoach, Overesch, Evans Holcombe, Jones, Kennedy, wood ward, Austin, Curr, T. w. Harrison and Ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
PERSONALS

Charles Dyer of English was vlsl- tor in the city yesterday
 Miss Noele Harrison is Speno'ng to- day in Little Rock with friends.
 l. p. Dean of Portland was a busi- ness visitor in the city yesterday.
 Earl F. Bateman of Cincinnati is Tn the city, mingling with hls frlehos'
 I. w. Bridges of English was g business visitor in the city yesterday Harry Carr of Atlanta, Ga., is 1T the city the g,iest of his brother Rob- ert Carr.
 Mrs. w. l.. Jones and son have re turned from a visit to relatives al Waco, Texas.
 Mrs. w. J. Forestheye will leave to- day for Millville for snort vlsl' with friends.
 Miss Jessie Prescott will leave for Little Rock today for brief visit : with friends.
 Miss Minnie Harper of Montlcello is in the city, the guest of pr. and Mrs. F. C.. Rowell
 Miss Jean Russell will leave in a few days for Reydel, where she will visit friends for some time.
 Miss Myrll Stanley of Tillar will arrive in the city Monday for visit with Mrs. A. w. Mills, SOP West Third avenue
 Among the young ladies in the city from Monticello are Misses Augusta Conrad, Lennie Sheldon and Minna Harper.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hardness and daughter Genevieve have returned ,,Srom a pleasant visit to- Memphis Tenn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
St. Petersburg Calm.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 5.-After a month of war the public life of the capital remains unchanged. The off cial staff have been only slightly af- fected as to personnel because of the mobilization. The schools have com menced their usual terms and the commerce of the city is being con ducted smoothly. The price of food stuffs has dropped from the inflated condition of the first few days, and the operation of the savings banks of the city has not been diminished in any perceptible degree.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Fight With Water.

London, Sept. 5.-The Amsterdam correspondent of the Chronicle sent the following:
 News has come from Antwerp that a strong German force left Brussels today for the northwest, apparently trying to cut Antwerp's communlca- lions with the coast. They are burn ing villages and cutting wires on the way. Communication between Ant werp and Ghent is severed.
 'A The Belgians have flooded the area to the northwest of Malines. The Germans taken by surprise were waist-deep in water and their guns stuck in the mud. The Belgians then fired on the disconnected enemy, sup ported by the outermost Antwerp force and inflicted heavy losses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
SOO.OOO Russians to Berlin.

London, Sept. 5.--A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Rome contains a message from Pet rograd est. Petersburg) in which a Russian military official is quoted as follows:
 "When the wa~~ began Austria was our most serious enemy, because except for four army corps sent against Servia her entire army was directed against us.
 'tNow that Servia has annihilateo four Austrian corps at Shabatz and we have decisively defeated 2O0,Oo0 men between the Vistula and the Du;ester, ten Russian army corps are sufficient to hold the Austrian in check, leaving us twenty corps free to launch against Germany"
 Twenty corps totals about S0O,OOO men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
SOCIETY.
Entertains With Theatre Party.

Miss Anna May Wilson was hostess yesterday afternoon to a number Of her girl friends with a theatre party at the Orpheo theatre. After the movies were enjoyed the party re- paired to Rosenberg's fountain where refreshments were served. The hap nv oartv was composed of Misses Frances Cherry. Frances Cross, Nan nie Brewster. Ellice BreathWait, The ola Simmons, Catherine Montgomery, Hattie Faure of Louisiana, Minnie Harper of Monticello, Phoebe Clem- ents of English and Miss Gladys liar riSOn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
We'll Circulated.

Do your folks take the -- Maga, Sine?" asks the solicitor who repre- sents a periodical celebrated for the sort of stories it features. Do we?" repeats the boy addressed. We take four-one that father hides from mother and sister, one that mother hides from sister and father, one that sister hides from father and mother. and one copy that none of 'em know [ have in my room."- Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Where Women Rule.

Tn certain parts of Tibet, South America, and elsewhere, the women are supreme in the management Of things. They are probably the survi- vals of the time when women univer- sally "bossed" the men. Such was the general condition away back in the early tribal times of which history gives us but a scanty account. The fact is beyond question, however, that woman was "boss" long, long time before she became the weaker yes. sel' and took to playing "second id de"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Entertains for Miss Frances Cross.

Mrs. Robert Finley entertained Fri day morning at her home as fare well pleasure to Miss Frances Cross who leaves Monday to enter Ouachlta college. Five Hundred was the prin- cipal diversion of the morning. MISS Mamie Brewster won first prize for making the highest score. She was nresented with an embroidered tow el. Miss Cross was presented With dainty home made handkerchlef. A course luncheon was served. Mrs. r c. Cross assisted Mrs. Finley in entertaining.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Lutherans Meeting.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. 5.-Dele- gates from all over the eastern part of the United States and Canada are gathered in this city today to attend the annual convention of the Danish Lutheran church. A reception will be tendered the visitors by the pas tor of the local church, Rev. Neils c. Aberg, and his congregation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06

Rome, Sept. 5.-A dispatch from Vienna admits that a ten days bat tie has ended in complete defeat of the Austrians by the Russian forces.
 The Austrians were annihilated at Tomasov. Two Austrian generals were killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Gamers at Melon Party.

Miss Mary Fortner, federal canning club agent for Jefferson county, con ducted canning school demonstra- ton at Sulphur Springs Friday at the home of Crump Taylor. All of the members were present and a number of farmers of the vicinity at tended the demonstrations. A water melon feast was enjoyed by the mem- bers after the demonstrations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Italian Reseryists Sail.

Paris, Sept. 5.--A special dispatch to the Temps from Tunis tonight says
 that the Italian steamer Lovo has sailed crammed to the rails with Italians. who have been recalled to the colors. As the steamship left Tunis those aboard here were singing the Italian national hymn and the "MarSeillaise."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Screening Land From sandstorms.

The agricultural department of the Belgium government is preparing to undertake one of the most extensive schemes for tree planting ever at- tempted. The line of sand dunes that reaches along almost the entire sea board, from Ostend to the Dunch from tier, will De covered with trees, which will at the game tine stop the drifting ,f the sand and act as a protection to :he fertile land behind the proposed zee belt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-06
Short Memory,

A philosopher has declared that ev- cry noble deed lasts longer than marble monument, but the common experience is that the woman to whom you give your seat in the crowded car forgets the courtesy before she f1ops into the seat-Louisville Courier-Jour- nal,