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Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16
1t Would Be Sad

"What could be more sad than o
mai without a country?' icelngly
asked the high school literature
teacher OF her class.
"A country without a man. ' re.
sronded pretty cir. jus. as fe.lmg-
ly.-Topeka journal.
Homer Parrish and vile Of near
Walnut Ridge spent Tuesday night
vlth pocahon,a. friends.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16
Pocahontas, Arkansas, Dec. 70, 1918.

POcahOntaS, Arkansas, Dec. -, 1918.
To whom it may concern:
For thirty years ! had been afflicted with
Piles, and was operated on eighteen years ago,
but they came back in a few months. Last
February | got past going, was confined TO
my bed until got hold Of West Red Tumor
Pile Remedy the first Of May 1913. After us
ing it five days was able TO 20 to work and
after forty daysI was entirely we'll. / recon-
mend it to any pile sufferer. will be glad to
answer anyone writing to me-. f. Swami.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16

Pocahontas, Ark, May p, 1914.
To whom it may concern:
have used the Vests Red Tum0r Pile
Remedy in my family aud perfected cure the
fourth application ! have also known Of
others who have used this remedy with like
effect ! recommend il to the pubic as being
everything it is claimed TO be by the manufac-
turer.-W. A. Jackson, representative Ran
dOph County, Arkansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16

Dave Davis OF BLACK Rock Va,
here this week visiting hts tca,
Cleo DAVIS, au hi- dau .rte,, Mr,,
Garland Guthrie.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16
Blum, Texas, May >, 1914

Blum, Texas, May , 1914.
Mr. J. f. West, POcahOntas Arkansas.
Dear Sir:-This is TO certify that have used
your Red Tumor Pile Remedy and can recon-
mend IL TO any person afflicted with Piles. /
can't find words TO express my thanks for what
IL has done for me. have been afflicted for
eight years but can say | am well since using
your most valuable remedy. B. Grace. ru-
raj route No. !.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16
Dalton, Ark, May 18th, 1914

DalJOu. AIN, May SJtl, lJli.
To whom il may concern:
This is TO certify 10 anyone afflicted with
Plies that have used VESTS Red Tumor Pile
Remedy and find it to be the best remedy
have ever used | tried over fifty different
remedies recommended To me during the thir-
ty-five years that have been afflicted None
Of them have helped me as has the remedy
made by Mr.. West-Perry Nette, ex-repre-
sentative Randolph County Arkansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-16
A Specific for Piles

This remedy has cured hundreds and failed
used as directed on bottle
Easv and Sina1o1e To Use
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Magistrates Race.

Thos. L. Harmon has been elected
magistrate at Lexington over his
opponent, J. Frank Kleckley, by a
good majority. J. H. Frick was
elected to succeed himself in the
second district over J. H. Roberts.
W. E. Lorick was reelected with
out opposition in the third. Ioor
Hayes elected to succeed himself in
the fourth over F. P. Shealy and o.
B. Addy. Boyd F. Berry was elect
ed in the fifth over Jas. w. Roof and
%. r. Rich. E. M. Martin is elected
in the fifth while E.+R. Steadman and
CO. Wise will run over in the sth.
There was no candidate in the 7th,
and Magistrate J. A. Gayden will
likely continue to hold the scales of
justice. ~.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Lever Cotton Standard Bill
Favorably Reported

Washington, Aug. 27.-The Lever
bill to establish government standards
for cotton grading today was favor
ably reported by the House agricul-
ture committee.
The bill is the first of proposed
measures to relieve the cotton indus
try from the depressing effects of the
European war. 1t provides for sys-
TEN of standards to be promulgated
by the department of agriculture and
inspection by licensed inspectors to
definitely fix the grades of each bale
ginned.
The bill for government supervised
warehouses will be taken up by the
agricultural committee Saturday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Soldiers Patrolling
Streets of Mexico Citv

Mexico City, August 26.-Delayed
by Censorship. Rural guards were
attempting to arrest a Constitutions
list tonight when comrades came to
his rescue and shots were EXCHANGED.
The trouble became more serious when
the rural guards withdrew to the 5th
ward police station. The shooting was
reneWea and continued for half an
hour during which it is reported seven
persons we're killed. The city is now
quiet, save for scattering shots in the
nelghborhood Of the police station.
Ihe infantry and cavalry are patrol.
ling the streets.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
BE Had Too Many Wives.

Greenville, Aug. 27.-Luther Haw-
kins, 80 years old, charged nth hav-
ing FIVE living wives in three states.
was sentenced to serve four years and
six months on the chain gang and oav
a fine of $4,000 in criminal court here
today. The scene was a touching
one as the man stood to receive his
sentence. The wives aud their rela-
tions stood near by and gazed upon
the broken man more with sadness
than reproach. His last wife, a mill
girl of this place, is not more than II
years old. She has stood by him
throughout.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Sugar Comes Down.

New York, Aug. 22.---The first re-
action in sugar prices since the recent
excited advance of over 2! cents a
pound occurred to-day, when Cuban
centrifugal 96 test sold at s., repre-
senting a decline of II cents from
the high record price. 1t was under
stood that Cuban holders were offer
ing raw sugar as concessions, as tie
recent heavy demand had been fairly
well filled Up.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26

A.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
The Clemson Home Coming.

Clemson College, S. G., August Is.
Everything is in readiness for the
great "Home Coming" of ex-Clemson
students on August p to 81. Presi-
dent Riggs states that he is expecting
between 900 and 1900. An attractive
program has been arranged and no
detail looking to the comfort and
pleasure of the visitors will be over
looked. The expected number of old
students will tax to the utmost the
CAPACITY of the dormitories, dining
hall and memorial hall in which all
the public exercises will be held. For
that reason, as we'll as the fact that
the Home Coming'' is family af-
fair'' none but ex-students are invited
or will be permitted to register or be
entertained during the Home Com
ing" This rule will be strictly OBJ
served. Other visitors are welcome to
the college campus at any other time.
This announcement IS made IN ad'
vance 80 thai none but ex-stud ents
will make their plans to visit the col
lege during the Home Coming"
Positively 10 accommodations can be
offered to others at that time. The
"Home C0ming'' is a strictly college
affair, commemorating the 25th ami
versary of the Act of Acceptance
which lead to the establishment Of the
college. Invitations haye been issued
only to the ex-students of the institu-
tion who number around 5000. The
railroads have offered reduced fares
from all points in the State and from
Augusta, Atlanta, etc. in Georgia.
All in all the Home Coming bids
fair to be the largest gathering of col
lege men only ever held il the S0u.h.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Unclaimed Letters.

List OF letters remaining uncalled
for IN this office for the week ending
Aug. "a, 1914.
Aadies-Mrs. Lula Glenn,
Miss Gimmie Ly brand,
Miss Matte Rikard,
Gentlemen-Mr. George Smith,
Mr.. Davis Gantte,
Mr.. J, E. Forworbh.
These letters will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office Sept II, 1914, if not call
ed fo- before. II calling for the above
please say, "advertised.' giving
date Of list.
s. ). Lcaphar55, Postmaster.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a special
election will be held at the Oak Grove
school house, District No. 2, on Thurs
day, Sept. 10, 1914, for the purpose of
voting special levy of four mills for
school purposes in said district. The
polls will open at o'clock a. m. and
close promptly at o'clock p. m.
Voters will be required to present
their tax receipts and registration GER
t!tlcates. W. L, Shull,
G. B. Matthias,
Simon Shull,
Al Board of Trustees.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Poultry Expert Here Next
Month.

Frank Q. Hare, poultry husbandman
Of the United States department of
agriculture, has advised Bruce Walker
Ravenel, chairman of the board of
directors of the Chamber of Com.
nerce, that he will be in Columbia
some time next month for the porpose
of holding meeting of poultry fan
ciers and farmers interested in poul-
ty work.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Pet Hen His Liberator

The affection showed him by a pet
hen saved "Paddy' McGlone, a we'll
known character, from another trip
to jail. when he was brought before
Judge Naar, at the Night court, the
policeman said he thought Paddy"
stole the chicken. McGlone insisted
that it was his pet her "Betty." The
cell door was open and the hen flew
right into ''Paddy's'' arms.
"That's enough for me,' said Judge
Naar. Take Betty home, Paddy."-
Trenton Dispatch to Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Iuquire About Merchant,

Washington, Aug. 27.-Congressman
Byrnes has caused the state depart
ment to make inquiry by cable as to
the welfare of David Schein, mer-
chant Of Beaufort, who, when last
heard from, was in Krakow. Austria,
accompanied by his 13-year-old
daughter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
The War and Tobacco.

In regard to the tobacco situation
the Danville Register points out that
the bright tobaccos Of the Carolinas
and Virginia should be much less
affected by war conditions than the
dark grades and the Kentucky Burley.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Uncle Sam About to Let
Charges Go.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Negotiations
are about com pleted for the return of
the 5000 Mexican soldiers and camp
followers who for many months have
been interned at Forts Wiugate, New
Mexico, and Roseczans, California.
Provisional President Carranza has
guaranteed the refugees safety, and it
is expected in few days American
soil will be rio Of these visitors, whose
presence has cost something like 1900
day. An
Most os the. -
Federal soldier.vrq unIoo &c .',:' CO. = - -
lowers, crossed o.. ~ leaas after
Gen. Villas victory at Ojinags. More
than 1900 of these first were interned
at Fort Bliss, Texas.
President Carranza's negotiations
provide for the release of all camp
followers and soldiers below the grade
of lieutenant. This will leave for fu.
ture consideration the cases of more
than a dozen generals.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
Ginnerv Notice.

[ am ready to run my Gin at Barr, S.
S, Price 25 cents per hundred. Bag
gins and Ties reasonable; and also
will buy Cotton Seed and sell Hulls
and Meal. D. J. ROJF,
Barr, S. o.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1914-08-26
NOTICE..

All heirs of the estate of R. H. Leap
hart is required to meet in the Pro-
bate Office to hear the objections
against D. Ike Price being the ad-
ministrator of said estate of R. H.
Leaphart, deceased.
Geo. S. Drafts,
J. P. L. G..
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22

was admitted to practice in the SUI
preme Court in 1907, and to the Fed
eral Court in 1905. He is a gradu-
ate of the law department of the
University of arkansas and has prac-
ticed law in this city since 1911.
Prior to that time he was court re-
Porter for several years.
MIR. Cooper is young man and
says that if he is elected he will de-
vote all the time to the office it de-
mands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
MUSICAL PROGRAM
AT HOTEL JEFFERSON

The following fine program will be
rendered by Seibert's orchestra at
the Jefferson tonight:
Mach, ECHOES of Seville, Moret.
Suite, "My Lady's Boudoir," Moore
Selection, "Ernani," Verdi.
Valse, "Tesoro Mo-" Beaucci.
Four Favorite Air from "Higf
Jinks," Friml.
Characteristic, "Black and Blue
Rag" Nichols.
"Way Down Upon the Swanet
River" and in foreign lands. An in
ternational transcription of .hs
American folk song in the Idlom oil
eight nations. by Chas. Roberts.
Overture, America" Tobain.
Sernade, Lies Millions harlequin,
Drigo.
"Star and Stripes Forever, " Sousa
Miss Ethel Schloss will sing thu
following selected solos:
Serende (SchuberD Dream Days.
Lovely Flowers Pray" Faust
Gounord.
r'When I Dream of Old Erin"
High links selections, "Peg OF M!
Heart" 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
|CnICAG0,S BIG /.
MURDER trial
Wealthy Harness Manufac-
turer Killed His Wife in
Hotel Sherman.
EMOTIONAL INSANITY.
Two Little Children Fathers Care
Now and He Begs Freedom to
Provide for Them.
EMOTIONAL INSANITY

Chicago, Feb. 21.-William Che
ney Ellis, who played the leading role
in domestic tragedy more gripping
than any of the seasons plays, went
to trial here today for the murder OF
his wife, Eleanore, whom he shot
and then cruelty slashed in the fash
ionable Hotel Sherman on October Is
1918. Ellis, wealthy manufacturer,
formerly of Cincinnati, was repre-
scented today by Attorney Geo. Remus
The defense will be emotional lnsan-
i.y. A livid s.ar across his throat
and two white, Jagged marks upon his
wrists he said, were the only evil
dence he had to recall what happen
ed in the hotel suite the morning Of
the killing.
81 wouldn't care what happened to
me if it weren't for the, children"
mas been his constant statement since
he was transferred from hospital
to thee county JAIL There are two
little girls and l want to live long
enough to make some provision for
them
Two Lines Evidence.
Two lines of evidence both tend
ing to support the emotional insanl-
ty plea will be offered by the defense
was indicated when the court open
ed today. One will be. Ellis own
statement that he discovered his wife
was in love with another man and
that this knowledge SO crazed him
that he planned her murder. The
other perhaps used for the first time
in a murder trial in this country, Will
seek to show the probable effect
witnessing the powerful eugenlcs
play, Damaged Goods" would have
upon the brain OF man, who accord
ing to physicians is. diseased as was
the principal figure in the BrieuS
drama.
Mrs. Ellis came to Chicago from
Cincinnati several days proceeding
the murder and went to the home OIL
friends. Ellis arrived two days later
rather unexpectedly. Then they made
two trips down town to cafes and to
Tho theatres. On the night of Octo-
Der II they saw Damaged GOODS.
then in it's first weeks run in Chi
cago and the topic of universal COM
ment.
AS if to netutralizee it's terrifying
scenes. they went the next night to
see a performance Of the Road TO
Happiness a rural drama that cpl
tomized domestic happiness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
CITY CLERK LEE
ANNOUNCES FOR RACE

City Clerk w. A. Lee yesterday
came out in an announcement for
his race for reelection to the offlce
of city clerk. So far there has been
no opposition expressed to him. Mr..
Lee is one of the best known officials
of this city and the fact that he mas
held the Office for several years is
an attest OF his merit.
He has at all times been efficient
and is master hand at details, ana
there has never been a time when he
was SO rushed that he did not wear
a smile and was ever ready to &C
commodate those who came TO MIN
for information.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22

aries on March %. Mr.. We'll is one
of the best known of Pine Bluffs
business men. While member of the
City Council, he has done much good
work and the Graphic places his can
didacy before the Democrats for their
earnest consideration. He has been
a close student of civic affairs and
has been willing at all times to side
track personal interests for city up
building.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
GUST MURPHY AS
| CUB PRESIDENT
National League Presidents
Take Decided Action
in Case.
HE WAS TROUBLESOME.
His Share of Stock in Ball Club Has
Been Sud and Successor Will
Be Named?

Cincinnati, Feb. q. - President
Charles Webb Murphy, president OF
the Chicago Cubs, has been officially
kicked out of the National League, the
big boot was applied to Murphy late
this evening, after a long secret con-
ference between Gov. Tener and
Charles P. Taft. The man who bought
the Cubs for Murphy. Murphy has
sold his interest in the Chicago team
to Mr.. Taft and will retire from the
presidency of the club and as d.
rector of the National League.
Gov. Tener in lengthy statement,
issued after the conference, declared
that new PRESIDENT would be chosen
to head the cubs, who will be agree
able to all concerned. Harry Ack-
erland, who bought Frank Chances
stock in the Cubs, is mentioned as
Murphy's successor.
Every National League club was
represented at the meeting in the
Sinton hotel today. The session pc
gan late in the afternoon. Preced-
ing the meeting the presidents OF the
various, clubs had an informal dis
cussion from which all outsiders were
barred.
Efforts to out Murphy, who has been
disliked by many club owners, came
to a climax in New York short time
ago at the meeting of National
League officials when Murphy sum-
marily deposed the popular Johnny
Eyers as manager of the Cubs. AT
the same time ahe Cub president
named Hank ODay, veteran umpire
of the League, to succeed Evers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
Feel Miserable?

Out of sorts, depressed, pain in the
back-Electric Bitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
Liver and Kidney remedy. Money
back if not satisfied. 1t completely
cured Robert Madsen, of West Burl-
ington, Iowa, who suffered from viru-
lent liver trouble for eight months
After four doctors gave him up, he
took Electric Bitters and is now a
we'll man. Get bottle today; it will
do the same for you. Keep in the
house for all liver and kidney COM
plants. Perfectly safe and depend
able. Its results will surprise you
soc and $1O0. H. E. Bucklen &C.,.
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
FOR SALE-Five passenger car
new tires, new engine, in good condi-
ton. Mann Motor Car Co. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
ASKS CREDITORS
TO MEET HIM
VIM. Belzner Asks That His Creditors
Meet Him In This City Feb.
ruary p.

Local creditors of William Belzner
as we'll as those in other cities, were
notified yesterday of his inability to
meet his outstanding obligations, and
the request was made that those
whom he owed meet him in this city
on February q, at which time he de-
sired to turn over his stock, accounts
etc., to them.
Mr.. Belzner has conducted the
Board of Trade Bar in this city fol
the past three years, and his many
friends believed that he was in good
financial condition, and the announce
ment made yesterday came as sur
prise to them. In the letter to hii
creditors Mr.. Belzner lists his in
debtedness at $5,17O.S6 and his as
sets at $4.72S.03.
Just before leaving for his home al
Camden Mr.. BelZner stated that NJ
had decided to go out of business
since the delay in the local fight TOT
and against license had caused him
to suffer a considerable loss in hav'
ing to pay rent, insurance, ETC., With
out any source of revenue during this
period, and that he felt if he con-
tinued in business here that probably
the same thing would have to be gone
through within the future and he mad
rather retire now than to venture
further into debt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22

Colds, constipation and headache
are three common Affections and re-
lieving the constipation helps the cold
and stops the headache. Use Foley
Cathartic Tablets because they are
very prompt and thoroughly cleans
ing, with absolutely no unpleasant eff
fects. A whole bottle full for 70
cents. Seawel1's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
MARY PICKFORD AT THE BEST.

The attraction for the Best theatre
on next Friday will be another Daniel
Frohman famous players production,
with Mary Pickford to be seen in the
tragic epic, Hearts Adrift." This
photoplay tells remarkably inter-
esting story of devotion and sacrifice
and If is said. provides Miss Pickford
with role which suits her splendidly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
Backache- Rheumatism Vanish Away.

Men and women having backache
rheumatism. stiff and swollen joints
are honestly glad to know that Foley
Kidney Pills are successful every
where in driving out these ills. That
is because Foley Kidney Pills are a
true medicine and quickly effective in
all diseases that result from weak in
active kidneys and urinary irregulart-
ties. Seawell,S Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22

Henry Clay Senator at Twenty-Five,
The Constitution of the United
States provides that "No person shall
be a senator who shall not have at
tanned to the age of thirty years"
Henry Clay served as United States
senator from December 20, 1906, to
March ? 1907. He was at that time
only Twenty-Five years old, having
been born April IL. 1777.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
BEN B. WE'LL TO SEEK
REELECTION AS ALDERMAN

In another column of this morn
ing's Graphic will be found the an
rouncement of Ben B. We'll as can
Gidate for reelection as alderman
from the Third Ward. Like all good
Democrats his candidacy is subject
to the action of the Democratic prim-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
A. r. COOPER FOR
CITY ATTORNEY

A. R.Cooper announces in today's
Graphic as candidate for city at
torney at the Democratic primaries
March %. Mr.. Cooper has always
been a Democrat and votes only a
straight ticket. He engaged in the
practice Of law at the age of q and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
The King Of All Laxatives.

For constipation, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, OF
Buffalo, N. ". says they are the
liking of all laxatives. They are q
blessing to all my family and al
ways keep a box at home" Get a
box and get we'll again. Price 25c.
At druggists or by mail. II. +. Buck
len & Co, Philadelphia or St Louis.
A Strong Endorsement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
'.;C)LDSs & LaGRlPPE

s OF 8 doses G66 will break
ny case OF Chills & Fever, Colds
: LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
'etter than Calomel and does no:
ripe Or sicIzen. Price Csc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22

For Weakness ana LOSS OF Appetite
The Old Standard general STRENGTHENING tonic
GROVES TASTEItFSS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria and builds up the system A true tonic
ma sure Appetizer. Eor adults and children. Soc
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-22
JUNIOR NO. 2 TEAM
WINS BASKETBALL GAME

A basketball game played las.
night at the Y. M. G. A. between the
Junior No. and Junior No. 2 teams,
resulted in a victory for the latter
by a .seepe of IA to g.. The game
was fast and snappy and many good
plays were made. The lineup was
as follows
Eirs+ Toom Second ream