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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-15
Turned Down Salem Appeal

Washington, July 1.-THE 5000, 1000
appropriation for the Salem fire sui.
ferers asked by President Wilson in a
message to congress last Friday was
refused today by the house appropria.
tions committee. The majority of the
committee contended that Massachu.
sets was able to take care of the sit.
uatiOn.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-15
Limits Campaign Expenses

Washington, July 9.-The Rucker
bill to amend and codify campaign
publicity laws today passed the house.
1t would extend existing requirements
to senators, who were not elected by
popular vote when the original law
vas passed and limits amounts of
money which national political com.
mittees may send into states.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-15
Notice to Water Users

Water rents for the quarter ending
June 80, 1914, + due and must be
paid promptly, or penalties will be
imposed.
D. w. WEST. City Marshal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
GIVE LAPS RIGHT
 TO HAVE COLONY. State Department Said to Have Authorized Them
 in Mexico.
BRYAN IS CRITICISED
Senator Perkins of California Declares Move Is Fraught With Danger
 to United States.

Washington, March 13.-Japan has established the right to colonize in Mexico with the consent of the United States.
 This was the view expressed at the Japanese embassy today following the announcement of Secretary Bryan that the Japanese colonist might pass from Juarez to Calexico with the ap- proval of this country.
 Especially difficult was the state ment of the Japanese ambassador: "It is possible that other Japanese may go to the colony at Calexico. I have no doubt that the Japanese col onists there will receive them"
 Diplomats today are satisfied that this statement indicates the Japanese government confidently believes thaP it has set a precedent which the United States will not quickly violate. This view was voiced by Senator Perkins of California, who declared that Secretary Bryan's action was "fraught with danger and should not have occurred"
 Although the Japanese colonists on their way to Calexicn claim to be la borers who are paying their own way, the Japanese embassy today stated that the men are "well supplied with money" A high official at the embas- sy indignantly denied that the entire banda would be employed in Calexlco as cotton pickers" and said that many of the colonists hoped to hold land in their own rights. Much or this land, it was said, has alreaoy been purchased.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
REM0NSTRANCE
 FILED IN COURT Prohibitioniste Claim That There are Many Illegal
 Names.
LACKS A MAJORITY
Unless Some Unforeseen Matter Turns Cp Hearing Will Be Commenced
 Next Tuesday.

According to the remonstrance tionists to the liquor petition which has been circulated there are on the petition a total of 2047 illegal sigma lures, which they claim is number which prevents the petition having a majority of the white adult inhab- tants of Pine Bluff.
 According to the dela'ri figures, there are on the petitoH a4 persons who reside outside the city of Pine Bluff, there are 455 who have left the city since February 2S, on it there are 300 transients, there are min- OTIS, 12 persons signed without auth ority being given, TO persons signed the petition two or more times. It is claimed that 211 persons have asked that their names be stricken from the petition.
 It is held that the total population of the city is 6,44S and that total of 3,24o names are necessary on petition for it to contain majority of the signers. It is also claimed that on the petition there are the thames of 2,O26 persons who have never paid poll taxes.
 The hearing of the liquor petition is scheduled to come up before Coun- ty Judge c. M. Philpot on March IT, next Tuesday. AS we'll known, the first hearing resulted in a non-suit being taken, after which the prohi- bitionists sought mandamus in the Circuit Court before Judge A. R. Grace. to compel the County Court to render decision on the original peti- ton. It had been thought this would be heard by Judge Grace, but the matter was deferred until the dockets have been completed, as he held that it would be of much inconvenience to go into the matter at this time, and would case a disarrangement of set cases
 Each side appears confident that the victory will rest on their side. The liquor petitioners claim that the new petition with practically all good legal names, together with the good names from their count on the old petition, will insure them a safe ma jority of the white adult inhabitants of the city. It is expected that the prohibitionists from the nature of their remonstrance, will contest this. | It seems to be the understanding that l the case this time will not last through such a period as the last. as
 that hearing, counting the recesses
 taken, lasted through many days, and in the end, without any definite result
 being obtained.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
ASKS Sxzaes ns .ss7 sssz=-xsSaNF FOR OPEN POLICY Administrations Asked to Let People Know of Mex
 ican Affairs.
HE SEES RETIREMENT
Cites Back to Procedure During War With Spain and Tells of Con.
 ditiOns There.

Madison, Wis. March 13.-President Wilson is called upon to break the policy of silence regarding the Mexi- can situation by Senator LaFollette in an editorial in today's LaFollette's Weekly
 Are we not in danger Of holding back the facts until sweeping act of violence uncovers a gruesome mass of wrong and horror that will carry us with a rush across the Rio Grande?" the senator asks.
 The editorial urges wider publicity on the Mexican situation in the form of special messages to Congress from the chief executive, adding events of recent occurrence in Mexico admonish us that at any moment events might occur which will compel the fullest publicity as to the loss of life and
 
 must assume some measure of re- sponsibility to foreign powers as well as to our own people,"
 The editorial in part follows:
 ''The war with Spain was averted throughout long period by the ad- ministration of both parties assuming frank and open policy with Congress and the country. Nothing was con- cealed. President Cleveland, in his annual message, discussed fully all the then existing conditions, the amount of American capital invested on the island, the enormous losses sustained, the improvements and tor ture and killing of American citizens and steps taken by the government to redress the wrongs.
 Should crisis come in the MeXi- can situation, it is my firm belief that President Wilson will find it infinite ly easier to control with steady hand, if in advance, he had reposed the full est confidence in the American people and submitted to their intelligent judgment every act and fact which concerns this government in it's re- lations to Mexico and the world"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
WOMAN'S SCREAM IS
 NEW FRANK EVIDENCE
Favorable Affidavit Is Secured for Young Man Sentenced
 to Die.

Atlanta, Ga., March 13.-An affida- wit further attacking the theory of the state as to the time and place Mary Phagan was killed was made public here today by counsel for Leo M. Frank, under death sentence for the factory girls murder. Mrs. J. B. Sim mons, the affiant, alleges that she heard a woman scream in the Nation al Pencil factory here between 2 and 3 o'clock on the afternoon of April 26, 1913-two hours later than the time the state contends the murder occur red. The affidavit further declares that the scream came from the fac tory basement, not from the third floor of the building, where the state charges that Mary Phagan was killed.
 Mrs. Simmons home is in Birming- ham, Ala. In her affidavit she says she was visiting in Atlanta on the day of the murder, and heard the scream from the street as she was passing the pencil factory. She further all leges that she reported the incident to local authorities on May 5, more than two weeks before the indictment of Frank, but that she was not sub- poenaed to appear either before the grand 5ury or at the trial.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
NAME DAN TAYLOR LIBRARY ASSN HEAD Executive Committee of Or ganization Holds Meeting
 at the c. of c.
TALK STATE MEETING
Work Will Be Done to Perfect All Ar- engagements Necessary for Enter-
 taining Committees Appointed.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Exc cutive Committee of the Pine Bluff Library Association was held in the auditorium of the Chamber of Con- merce yesterday afternoon when Dan B. Taylor, the newly elected presi- dent, was inducted into office and presided over the gathering. The prin- cipal matter which engaged the at tention of the meeting was discus State Library Association in this city, besides which definite steps were talk en to install the library fixtures and books at once.
 In order to perfect the arrange ments as soon as possible for enter taining the state association com mittee comprising Rabbi Jasin and Mrs. c. w. Pettigrew to take up the matter of fixing the exact date and report to a meeting to be called at an early date by the president The fol- lowing committee on arrangements and entertainment was also appoint ed: Mrs. Frank Tomlinson, chairman; j; Mrs. J. A. Noel and Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal. This committee will ar range the program and also the en- tertainment feature which will prob ably include a luncheon and also an auto ride about the city and over the new dollarway highway. A Commit tea on Reception will be announced at the next meeting.
 One donation of about 50 works of fiction by modern authors, another set of classics and several individual donations of books were reported and it is anticipated that the 200 feet of shelving to be installed will be pretty we'll filled before the coming of the state association. Books may be sent to the Chamber of Commerce every day where they will be catalogued and put in the collection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
CONGRESS- DISL|kES FREE TOLL ACTION Wilson's Leaders Fail to Get Favorable Support
 on Repeal. AFTER PAGE SPEECH Those in Charge of Administration ' Program Announced They Could
 Not Press Fight.
AFTER PAGE SPEECH

Washington, March 13.-Polling of the House by President Wilson's leaders to get some support of the repel of the Panama canal free tolls Of coastwise and government trips ended briefly today.
 Congress has linked with the Presi- dents plan of surrender of the Pana- ma canal to British influence, the statement of Ambassador Page that the present American plan meant profit to Great Britian. Administra- tion leaders failed to make headway in the demand for votes under the new conditions.
 Chairman Adamson of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and Representative Sims of Tennessee, laders in the fight for repeal of the free tolls law, acting Eehind President Wilson, announced today they could not press their fight.
 Senator Owen introduced bill for the repeal of the free tolls clause of the Panama canal act in the Senate As a member of the committee he will act as President Wilson's mouth piece, but it is admitted there will be prolonged delay
 Chairman Henry of the House Rules Committee passed over today the Murray resolution, demanding in- formation from Secretary Bryan as to whether the present attitude of the administration meant the abroga- ton of the Monroe doctrine. The Bryan reply to the Senate resolu- ton is expected to deal with this question. He promises action follow ing thi, Senate Department declara- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
BENTON'S SLAYER IS
 REPORTED AS FOUND
Major FierrO, q Villa Subordinate, Is Made ScapegOat to Shield
 Others.

Ell Paso, Tex, March 13.-Uncon- firmed reports received here from Americans arriving from Chihuahua that the commission appointed by General Carranza, head of the Con- stitutionalists, had caused the arrest of Major Rudolfo Fierro, one of Gen. eral Villas subordinate officers, as the slayer of William s. Benton, a British subject, were given credence today here by those interested in the case.
 The reports stated that Major Fier- TO is being held on blind charge of killing two Mexican railroad men in a resort at Chihuahua. At the time of Benton's execution it was reported Fierro was in General Villas office. said to have been the scene of the killing. Further, the Carranza com- mission, it is declared. began its in- vestigation with information that Ben ton had been killed by Fierro.
 General Carranza's commission is said to have gathered convincing evil dence that Colonel Avila, commander of the rebel garrison at Juarez, or dered the execution of Gustav Bauch, German-American, who was tried as a spy, but in whose case no verdict was rendered. enials that Bauch was killed have been made repeatedly by rebel officers at Juarez and at Chi huahua.
 Bauch was not executed until two days after General Villa had left Juarez, it is said. It is not known whether Avila ha dorders for the exc cution, but the commission is said to have evidence indicating that he di- rectly ordered the execution of Bauch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
BOOTLEGGER IS BOUND
 OVER TO GRAND JURY

On the charge of bootlegging Jerry Fleming was given a trial yesterday afternoon before United States Com missioner A. L. Burnett and held to await the action of the federal grand jury. Flemings bond was fixed at $1oO, but in default was taken back to the city jail. He has just been re- leased from the city chain gang. hav- ing worked out a $25 fine for the same offense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
ANOTHER WHITE
 HOUSE WEDDING Wilson M c A doc Wedding Announcement Made
 Public.
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
To Be Fourteenth White House Bride and Second Within Six
 Months.

Washington, March 13.--Just as so- ciety was disparing of an official an- nouncement from the White House about the reported engagement of Miss Eleanor Wilson to William G. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, a statement was given out tonight by the presidents secretary, MT. Tumul- ty, to this effect:
 "The President and Mrs. Wilson an nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Eleanor Randolph to William Gibbs McAdoo.'
 Those few words made certain that the wedding bells will again chime in the White House for the second time in the Wilson administration within the space of SIX months and that Miss Eleanor Wilson will be the fourteenth White House bride.
 The briefness of the announcement was much commented on because
 
 Wilson to Mir. Sayre was announced it was with a wealth of detail and cir cumstance It is understood that the wedding day has not been fixed. Ru- nor has it, however, that it will oc- cur at an early date, either in Easter week or when the June roses blossom about the White House grounds.
 It was impossible to learn whether the wedding would be family one or partake of tn epublic nature of the Jessie Wilson wedding. At any rate it is considered certain that Miss Margaret Wilson whose own engage ment has been frequently rumored to Boyd Fisher of Princeton, will act as her sisters maid of honor as she did for Mrs. Jessie Sayre.
 Secretary McAdoo is 26 years older than Miss Wilson, the father of six children and the grandfather of two. He has been widower for several years and has been devoted to busi- ness projects.
 An unusual situation will arise if Miss Wilson marries the secretary at the age of 24 she will be wife, step mother, step-grandmother and moth er-in-law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
CONSTITUTIONALISTS CLOSING ON ALL SIDES
Torreon Completely IsOlated-Railroad Lines and Telegraph Wires
 are Cut.

Chihuahua City. March 13.-Torreon is completely isolated. The railroad lines and telegraph wires have been cut and there are indications that the Constitutionalists are rapidly closing in on all sides.
 The railroads to Mexico City and Saltllo have been kept open by the Federals until a short time ago for the transportation of endorsements and supplies and for the shipment of the I4agunna cotton crop, valued at s2O 900 from Torreon markets to Federal territory. Most of the cotton is said to have been stored temporar- ily at Saltillo and Villa hopes to cap ture it after the fall of Torreon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
ENGINEER KILLED IN TRAIN HOLDUP Two Deputy sheriffs are Wounded and Outlaws
 are Taken.
N E A R PEORIA, ILL.
Men Were a Desperate Lot and Had Exchange of Bullets Before They
 Were Taken.

Peoria, Ill.,, March 13.-Two men are dead, two deputy sheriffs and woman are wounded and twelve Mexicans are in jail at Princeton, as the result of an attempt to hold up a Chicago & Northwestern freight train at Manlius, Ill., early today. :. Arthur Fisher, of Pecan, III, engi- neer of the freight train and an uni identified bandit, are those dead.
 The freight train had pulled into Manlius when the conductor and brakeman went forward to examine the cars. They noticed broken box of merchandise beside one of the cars and discovered four men in the car. One of the bandits answered the order to get out with a shot while the other three ran forward to the engine and commanded engineer Fisher to proceed. He was slow in obey ing and was shot dead
 Bandits are COrne ed.
 The bandits leaped from the train and were joined by the fourth man. They went south and sheriff Byers with two deputies started in pursuit. They were cornered in a bunk car near Langley and opened fire, wound- ing deputies Byers and Bert Lund. The quartette then fled to coin field and were surrounded by posse of two hundred farmers, led by sheriff Byers. One of tn e bandits was shot and surrendered. He later died. The three remaining bandits sought refuge in the woods and two of them surrendered after an exchange of shots. The third escaped, but was captured tonight at Chillicothe' Sheriff Byers tonight stated that the attempted. hold up is the result of a drunken row at Langley, in which gang of Mexicans participated. Eff teen Mexicans employed on road con- struction work are detained in con nection with the robbery, although the sheriff thinks only four were actually engaged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
HONDURANS ARE
 NOW FACING STARVATION

New Orleans, March 13..-Three thousand men, women and children are facing starvation in La Celba, Hon. duras. The port was recently destroy ed by fire. Dr. Charles O. Harris, delegated by the stricken community to ask aid of New Orleans arrived here today. Dr. Harris said the plight of La Ceiba residents was pitiable. They have no food, water or shelter. The property loss exceeds $3,000,0O0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14

who declared before the Senate that President Wilson is utterly ignorant of conditions as they now prevail in Mexico He cited the details of GA cases of killings, outrages and as saults upon American citizens and other foreigners, with the particulars that intervention was the only possi- ble means of ending the present dis graceful conditions in the Mexican re-
 public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
GOVERNOR BANQUETTED

Augusta, March l3, Gov. Geo. w. Hays, grand chancellor of the Grana Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Ar kansas, was here last night at ban quet given in his honor by the local lodge s.,4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
FORMER PINE BLUFF
 GIRL DANGEROUSLY ILL.

News was received yesterday by Mrs. E. o. Harrison of the serious illness at Memphis, of her sister, Mrs. Charles Keller. Mrs. Keller was formerly Miss Hallie Bobo of this city and according to the telegram received, is not expected to live.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14

G. l.. Mallory, deputy United States marshal, of Little Rock was in the city yesterday. :
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14

Mrs. O. B. King has returned from Conway, where she has been for sev- eral days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14
Spring
 Novelties

We have a most beautiful line of Rhinestone Hairpins, Shoe Buckles, and Bar rettes. The very latest showing of Hat Pins in pairs and singly. Sautoir Ribbons, Monocles and sil- yer Vanity Chains with stone settings.
 K. H. StearnS &CO. Jewellers and Opticians.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14

E. F. Hawkins is visitor to Nc Gehee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-14

with a check instead of cash. Then yon will have both atrecord of your payment and receipt as well. Checks Ion the Merchants & Planters Bank are good as gold. You can secure a book of them by, opening an account here. You avoid Its of trouble and ignify your business by their use.
 \. &. P. Bank
 PINE BLUFF, ARK
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-10-24
AFRO,AMER|CAN CU[L|NCS

III one of three Negro boys can't ride
the animal, that horse will not see
service in the allies cavalry. The
BRUSH government, which continuer
puylns horses at the Kansas City
STOCK yards, says nothing about Ne
sroes In its horse contracts, but ur
uer the clause well broken" the Brit
ish inspectors have to see the horse
iluuen, and II is up to the man sell
ihs tne horse to supply riders. There
iore 1t falls TO Negro cutters at the
morse barns to supply the nerve
touch required by the British.
Sambo, Pete, Jake one day, II may
be Fred. "Willum," or "Toots" the
next. 1t makes little difference what
thelr last names are. They are heroes
among their fellow beings, and in ad'
dition to the receipt of three to hve
dollars a day, by risking their necks
oftener they may get a tip from the
boss.
The firm handling the horses has
tried cowboys and circus riders, but
because riders are not allowed sad
dies real cowboys pass up the Job
The uncertain gait and movements OF
the horses soon discourage the cir
Gus riders. But the Negro boys stick
An alley $50 feet long, flanked by
high board fences and brick paving
underneath, may be the horses last
run In America. Horse and Sambo
| ar "A tha
other.
Ready" calls the ring master, and
| Sambo goes in the air, alights like a
spring clothespin on a new rope line.
The horse may go all right, and then
he may go both ways at once, but IL
he passes up and down the alley twice
without displacing his jibsail he goes
to the British.
| The British government has accept
ed 5.1O0 horses at the Kansas City
stock yards barn. The animals had
all been measured, tested for sight
and soundnes. and the bulk of them
ridden by colored boys.
Most OF them had been given the
"Mallein" test for glanders. ID. II. b,
Adair and his assistants In Kansas
City Of tn, United States bureau OF
animal industry. applied that test to
1870 horses, during September, and
1000 more are at Lathrop. Mo, await
ing the test. The government test for
glanders is free OF charge.
After the rider has discharged his
duty the horse is turned to the brand
ers and when he gets through. there
is an arrow on the shoulder. and a
number on the hoot The horse Is a
Britisher.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1914-10-24
Condemned LANGUAGE.

Samoa has an ideal language. and
there 1t was l got my inspiration
says Gelett Burgess in Burgess Un
abridged" Cant we make English
as subtle as Samoan? l wondered
There they have single word. mean
ing. 'A-party-is-approaching-which-con
tains-neither-a-clever man-nor-a pret
ty-woman.' Another beautiful word de
scribes n-who-climbs-out-on the
limbs of = his own breadfruit-tree-to
steal the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
'Suiia' means Change-the-subject.y
are-on-dangerous-ground.' Another hap
py word expresses a familiar situation
-'To-look-on-owleyed-while-others-are
getting-gifts.' Have we anything In
English as charmingly tactful as this ]
No, our tongue is almost as crude as
pidgin-English itself. where piano is
'Box-you-fght-him-cry.'"