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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29
Thriving City One of the Most Progressive in South
 as Record Shows.
|cu1PPING FACILITIES
With Railways Radiating in Six Direc- lions. Stuttgart Easily Reaches Her Ter
 ritOry.

Stuttgart, the center of the rice in- dustry in Arkansas, is one of the most progressive towns in the South and is rapidly becoming recognized as city that does things. With a nopulation of approximately 5000, it nossesses many "modern convenient res" not enjoyed by towns greater in age and size, but no greater in pro- gressiveness.
 Stuttgart depends mainly upon agriculture, especially upon the rice growing industry. Fair progress is being made in other lines of industry however especially in developing the manufacturing and transportation interests.
 An abundance of excellent water is obtained from deep wells both in the city and throughout the entire Grand Prairie The climate is remarkably healthful and is comparatively free from the extremes of temperature found in many other sections. Stuttgart is a junction point on the Cotton Belt, and is at present the southern terminus of the Rock Island Stuttgart & Southern. Radiatng lines go Out in Six directions and afford good shipping facilities to all the great markets from the lakes to the gulf. Good public roads to all parts of Grand Prairie make it easy l to haul rice and other farm products here for milling and for shipment The streets are well graded, and with their good crossings and many miles | of concrete sidewalks, furnish ready access to all parts of the city. There are excellent mail facilities, both in town and on the four rural routes. The houses are numbered anda free delivery of mail to all parts of town. A well-equipped telephone exchange, both local and long dist ance, and a water, light and power plant and sanitary sewerage system help to put Stuttgart in the ranks of
 up-to-date cities.
 All lines of retail traide are we'll represented and several manufactur-
 Ing concerns have combinedweekly
 payroll ranging from $3,OOO to s4,oOO Among the principal manufacturing
 concerns the rice mills, machine
 shops and foundry, the hardwood
 pending works, the brick and tile factory, the creameries, the ice plant
 ana other irrigation well manufac-
 turing plants.
 both the business houses and the
 nomes nere are far above the average
 m cities of this size. This is true
 especially of the homes, which are of
 modern architecture and are sur
 rounded by well kept lawns and
 llower-decked door yards.
 The schools of the city provide the
 youth with educational facilities as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29

the fair with the Pine Bluffians. but he wired Secretary Bloom of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon that, to his sorrow, he would be unable to attend he fair,
 On one side of the folder says Hats off 10 Stuttgart and on the other side says Buy at home, but when you can't get at home whant you want come to us" The following inlorma ton about Pine Bluff is contained in the folder; Eighty-seven whole salers. iobbers and manufacturers i; 2t5 resail establishments; best cotton market in the state; largest timber market in the state: the only ladies garment factory in the st2.>; t:!a best drinking water in the state; the be st public schools in the state, and numerous other reasons why outside merchants should buy in Pine Bluff and manufacturers and individuals should locate here.
 The Stuttgart Party.
 Following is a list of firms and in diViduals who have purchased tick cts and will be represented:
 George Gerin, I.
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Largest and Best Collection of Exhibits Yet Shown
 Are on Display.
LIVE STOCK FEATURE
Agricultural and Horticultural Dis- plays Equal t0 Those of Any SIOw-(.irIS and Boys
 Among Exhibitors.

Stuttgart, Oct. 2S.-With the weather handed out as fair and cool, the Stuttgart fair opened yesterday with the largest and best collection of agricultural and horticultural dls- play. and the best and largest string cf racing horses ever entered at this place.
 Over one hundred race horses have been entered 10 compete for the purss offered by the association. The Stuttgart Fair association was number of good racing events were held. but very little attention was given to displays at that time and the 1 fair became a dead letter.
 In 19ls an association was again organized, with R. P. Young as presi- dent, l.. krunken, Treasurer, and A. w. Harper, secretary, and every ef- fort was put forth for a success fair last year, which was defeated account the every inclement weather, only one day being held as far and rac~ :, ing event, when they were forcel tG close.
 By hard work on the part of the association this year. fair is now being held that equals any county i fair held at any pcint in this state. The track here IS pronounced by race horse men as being the fastest half mile track any where in the South. and is in the best possible con- dition.
 Thursday is Pine Bluff Day, when we are promised at least 2a0 people headed by band, will arrive by spescial train from our neighbors city, and every thing possible will be done to make their visit pleasant one.
 Exhibits Good.
 All the agricultural, horticultural and other exhibits are complete, the showing surprising even those who realize fully the possibilities of the soil and climate of this section. Ex- ceptionally good is the showing of stock, there being on exhibition specimens of the fine breeds of cat, |
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29

chased all rights from Mir. Newson, and the home office will be opened in this city, and it is also expected that factory will be put in here for the manufacture of these pans, on a large scale.
 Agents will be put in the field as early as possible, and an effort will be made to cover all cotton raising territory, with a view of placing these pans as extensively as possivle before the next cotton crop is produced.
 While there have been other invi- tations producer for this same pur- pose, it has been an intricate piece of machinery, costing the farmer from $2O0 to $500, while it is sad that this new pan can be sold to the farmer for less than $5, and can be operated by any negro boy or girl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29

Pine Bluff Day. More than 150 tickets have been purchased on the special train, which will leave the Union station for Stuttgart this morning promptly at 8 o'clock The train will return this evening at 6:30 o'clock, leaving Stuttgart about , o'clock.
 The special will stop at Altheimer,
 Goldman, Ulm and several other places on the way to the Arkansas rice center, where the Pine Bluff boosters will disembark from the train, and preceded by Seibert's fourteen-p piece band will serenade the
 business men of the town.
 Secretary E. B. Bloom of the Cham
 Der of Commerce, who has been
 named as guardian" for the local
 boosters, requests that all who will attend the fair on the special be at
 the Union station promptly at 8
 o'clock, because the train will leave the depot exactly at that hour | Every business firm that will be | represented will carry a large supply of literature, advertising their pro ducts, the Chamber of Commerce has had printed a neat six-page folder,
 which will be distributed at the stutt-
 gart fair grounds. The special will be under the per
 sonar supervision of Elmer E. Rich
 ards, division superintendent, and 5.
 M Dickey, commercial agent for the Cotton Belt. Congressman Samuel
 M. Taylor and Mayor Simon Bloom will accompany the local de]ega on as guests of the Chamber of Com merce. It was hoped that Governor IG. w. Hays would be able to attend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29

R. H. M. Mills & Sons, 1. Kastor X Bleuthenthal, ?.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29
STUTTGART PEOPLE FORM NEW COMPANY
 Company Capitalized at $t0.0OO to Manufacture Boil yWeeyil Traps.

Stuttgart. Oct. 2S.-An organiza- ton has just been formed here entiti- ed the Delta Manufacturing company a local enterprise capitalized at $10,- GOO which will go into the manufac- ture of the Newson boil weeviI pan. which is intended to catch and de- stroy the boil weevil.
 The pan was invented by J. A. \eWsom, of Yazoo City, Miss, and was used last year in the Weevil in fected district of Mississippi, and was pronounced by both the farmers. and the United States Farm Demonstra- ton agents, as very successful
 The local organization have c.r-
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CITIZENS BUILD ROAD.

Little Rock, Oct. 2S.-Working on the theory that macadam road con- meeting Hot Springs with the outside world, will mean more for the city than it's dozen or more trains daily, the citizens of the Valley of Vapors have contributed so liberally that within a month an entirely new road between Little Rock and Hot Springs will be opened. The Little Rock end of this road as far as the Saline county line, has been completed for some months. Saline county has not the funds to build such a road across the country but the county judge has done good work there and the dirt road is in excellent condition, and will remain that way all winter, no matter how much it rains.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-10-29

II. E. Turner, l. Hammett Grocer company, J, Pine Bluff Bottling works, J. Arkansas Mill Supply company, j Feinberg X Buerkle. ]. KientZ Bros. .. Southern Grocery company, ,. !. P. Al Xander, 1. !. E. Speers company, ?. C. M. Ferguson company 7. Southwestern Tel X Tel company Reap X Crawford Fnrniture com pany, ?.
 II. l. llolderneSs, 1. F.. E. & F. E. Bloom. 2. HIardn-Anderson Furniture com pany. ?.
 Pine City Electric company. ?. fIollenbcrg Music company. 1. Citizens Rank, 2. Pine Bluff Commercial, 1. Barnes Music House, ?. Pine Bluff company, ?. Earl $. Wood, 1. Ben II. Harvey, 1. Jefferson hotel. 1. Merchants & Planters bank, 2. M. Cans company, 2. h. X F. Werthcimer, ?. Robinson Brothers, 1. A. r.. E"eyfus. 1. J. w. Allen. 1. R. H. Williams, ?. Emil Voss, l. Chas. Leverenz, 1. Sam Solmson. 1. F. Eilbott, 1. Fox Bros, ?. Armour X company, I. Tedstrom Furniture company, i. MurphyMartin company, 1. Yauchs bakery. 1. H. E. Hercher, l. Isaac Dreyfus. 1. The Graphic, 2. Y Henry Marx, ?. Attorney T. Havis Nixon, ?. Fair, 1.
 J. A. Racop, 1. w. M. Taylor, 2. Coca Cola company, 2 American Excelsior Laundry com pany, 1.
 A. N Bloom, l. Simmons National Bank, 1. C. A. Green & company, 1. Wm RosenZWeig, 1. M & s. Cigar company, 1. Bahlau Produce company. 2. Mar3o Mills, 1. Pine Bluff Delivery company, 1. Riley Commission company, 2. Arlington Hotel, City Feed company, 1. Cromwell & company, 1. Union Feed & Fertilizer company 1 R. O. Poole, i.
 M Holland, ,. Julius Leitner, 1. A. w. Lowe, 1. Knox Walker, ,. Maj. w. J. Parkes, 1. Pine Bluff Garment company, 1. Sam Katzenstein, 1. w. T. Brasher, 1. D. w. Ritchey, 1. Meade Hudson company, 1. Bear Grocery company, 1. M. Gotlieb, 1.
 Harper Floral company, 1. F. H. Sammon, 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
BEGIN ARGUMENTS
 IN SCHRIMPF CASE
Evidence Concluded in Suit for S25,O00 for Alienation of
 Affections

Evidence was concluded yesterday in the case of Mrs. T. K. Schrimpf, who is suing the father and brother of her husband for s25,00o damages. alleging they alienated his affections. The case went to trial on Wednesday afternoon before Judge John c. Pugh of the first division of the city court. The opening argument for the plaintiff was made by Leo Oberdorfer. He was followed the conclusion of Mr. Bowie's argu- ment court adjourned until 9:30 o'clock this morning when the arguments will be resumed. Harry T. Smith of Mo bile will close for the defendants and the closing argument for the plaintiff will be made by c. P. Beddow
 The testimony was to the effect that the plaintiff lived in place of ques- tionable repute in Mobile previous to her marriage in 1911 to Tillman Schrimpf. The couple came to Bir- mingham and lived together for Is months. In July, 1913, Tillman Schrimpf left the plaintiff and went to Mobile, and the contention is that Charles Schrimpf and c. R. G. Schrimpf, father and brother of the defendant. persuaded him to abandon his wife. The plaintiff. who is a woman about 21 years of age, freely testified as to her life previous to her marriage with Till man Schrimpf but emphatically stated that she had been true to her husband during their married life and subse- quent separation. The couple are not divorced and the husband was not qual- flied to testify either for or against his wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
ROBSON DISCUSSES GREAT DESTROYER
Begins Last Speech in Mont gOmery by Advocating
 National Prohibition

Montgomery April 3.-(Specia1) ) "The Great Destroyer" was the prin- cipal theme of Capt. Richmond Pear son Hobsons speech here tonight The candidate for the United States Senate for the long term in opposition to Os- car w Underwood spoke to large au- dience at the Grand theatre, two floors of which were well crowded.
 Captain Hobson began his speech, the last he will make in Montgomery be- fore the primary election next Monday, predicted that it would soon become an issue of the country and that ultimate ly 1t would be incorporated in the fed : eral constitution.
 The candidate then discussed some of the issues of the senatorial cam paign, his speech being similar to oth- CT addresses he has delivered here and elsewhere in the state. He charged Underwood with being allied with the "interests and said he was a tool of Wall street and of corporate influences
 Captain Hobson's address had been widely heralded by his supporters here, the announcement having been made that the mass meeting would be the largest political gathering in the his- tory of the city
 The crowd that heard the captain occupied the ground floor and the first gallery Of the theatre.
 Captain Hobson was introduced to- night by Dr. R. s. Hill. one of the leading physicians of Montgomery. Probably a hundred men were on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
ANTITRUST BILL h0vUvvuHR uEGH
 WORK CONTINUED

WashiEgton, April s.-whfle the Pan anna toll exemption controversy has been overshadowing all other legisla- tion for several days. members of the Senate committee on interstate com merce have continued at work in prep aration of the antitrust bill which is to be reported in the near future. Sem ator Newlands. chairman of the com nittee said today that the bill in so far it's salient features are con cerned is practically complete. It em- braces provisions for establishment of an interstate trade commission, sec tiop to prohibit interlocking director ates of competing concerns and one to prohibit certain forms of holding com panies and to regulate others.
 "There remain to be worked out said Senator Newlands, some supple mental features. members of the com- mittee differing to the adequacy of the sherman act as 1t stands.'
 When the Senate bill will be report ed still is pro oblematical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
DAVIDSON CASE
 IN HANDS OF JURY Expect Verdict in Kentucky Murder Trial This
 Morning

Winchester. Ky, April 3.-The taking of evidence in the trial of Thomas Davidson. accused of complicity in the murder of former Sheriff Edward Calla- han of Breathitt county, was concluded today and arguments of counsel for both sides were given tonight. The case was turned over to the jury by Judge Benton and a verdict was eN- pected tomorrow morning.
 James Deaton. one of the Ia defend- ants. a witness, denied any knowledge 'of conspiracy. Catherine Stidham, a niece of Fletcher Deaton, who was found guilty of complicity in the mur- der and given life sentence last fali. testified that she found wet and muddy clothing in her uncle's home the morn ing after Callahan was shot and that Davidson's mule was not in the barn where 1t usually was kept The state had alleged that the mule had been used by Davidson to make his escape and that its shoes had been reversed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. April 3.-G p. m.)-An ex- tensive area of high pressure overlies al most the entire country east of the Rocky mountains on the map tonight, its central area being over the northern plains and the upper Mississippi valley. It has caused a general fall in temperature from the Rockies eastward, with freezing weather over most of the lage region. There has been fall of from 20 to 90 de- grees over New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas, and from 10 to 20 degrees over western Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
MAN KILLED BY THE MEMPHIS SPECIAL
Noble Davis of Lewisburg, Tenn, In- stantly Killed Near Huntsville.
 Body Badly Mangled

Huntsville, April 3.-tSpecial) )-Rem- nants of the horribly mutilated body of Noble Davis of Lewisburg, Tenn, were found scattered along the tracks of the Southern railroad three miles west of Huntsville today. The man was killed by the Memphis special
 Davis is believed to have been walk ing on the track and stepped aside to let the train pass and the suction of the train drew him under the wheels, the body being caught in the wheels The head was found a mile from a dis membered leg.
 Identification was established by a mutilated bill made out to Noble Davis by Lewisburg business house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
LUMBER COMPANIES
 WILL CONSOLIDATE

Savannah, Ga, April 3-Announcement of the consolidation of lumber companies in Georgia, with a total capital amount ing to $2,000,000, was made here tonight. The consolidation will be known as the Seaboard Lumber company. The latter company already is chartered under New York state laws and application for a charter in Georgia has been made at Springfield. Companies included in the merger are the East Georgia Sawmll company. the South Georgia Lumber com pany and Georgia1Carolina Lumber com- Iany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
RURAL CREDIT BILL
 NEARLY FINISHED

Washington, April 3.-Finishing touches are being put on the proposed rural credit bill, which administration forces in Congress hope to have passed at this session. Indications today were that the measure would be reauy for introduction in both houses early next week. It's framers expect it to meet little opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Rev. Wright to Sneak

'1s There a Personal .Devil?" will be the subject of the second of a series of addresses being given at the Young Mens 8 Christian association every Sunday aft ernoon at o'clock. The speaker this Sun day will be the Rev. A. K. Wright, pas tor of the Ensley Baptist church. This series of addresses is attracting a large number of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

the Ohio valley In the southern states east of the Mississippi, while tempera- lures reflect this general falling ten dency, the change, as yet, has been slight
 The cooling effect of high pressure area with it's northerly winds has brought about a change from the general lar skies that prevailed throughout the m terior basin Thursday night to one Of quite general coudiness. Light rains, were reported in the western portions of Kan sas, Oklahoma and Texas and light snows continued over the eastern lakes. San Antonio reported 1.S inches rain fall since Thursday night, due to a local thunder shower.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations:
 tura
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
FUNERAL OF LATE CONGRESSMAN HELD William Richardson's Body Is Laid to Rest in
 Huntsville

Huntsville, April 3.-The funeral of the late William Richardson, congressman from the Eighth Alabama district, was conducted this afternoon at ? o'clock from tho Episcopal church, the Rev. Cary Gamble officiating.
 The obsequies were the most imposing seen here in many years At the con- clusion of the brief Episcopal service an immense crowd of relatives and friends followed the body to Maple Hill ceme- tery. People of every station in life and from every county and town of this con gressional district attended the funeral. There were many beautiful flowers and several notably handsome designs. The grave is under fine old oak tree beside the grave of the dead stateman g wife, who died 20 years ago.
 During the funeral hour practically every business house in the city remained cl"sed Tonight a majority of the con- gressional escort of honor who accom- panied the body from Washington re- turned to the national capitol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 3.-Forecast for Ala bama and Georgia: Partly cloudy Sat urday; cooler south portions; local rains at night Sunday.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday; warmer Sunday.
 Mississippi Unsettled Saturday, prob ably local rains and colder south por- ton; Sunday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Flag at Half Mast

Montgomery, April Especial. )-The
 state>fiag was placed at half-mast on the capitol today and the offices of the statehouse were closed in honor of Congressman William Richardson, late representative of the Eighth Alabama district, whose funeral was held at Huntsville this afternoon. The flag was placed at half-mast and the offices were closed by proclama- tion of the governor, who was life long friend of and warm admirer of MT. Richardson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

D. F. Shuford and l.. P. Carpenter. registrars for Calhoun county, opened office at the courthouse hepe Friday morning and they state that there will be many new voters in the coming pri- mary next Monday. Six thousand ballots were ordered for Calhoun and they have been sent out for use at the polls. The beat committeeman in this coun- ty will not be voted for until the sec ond primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

Tom Mayfield convicted in police court of violating the prohibition law and given a penalty of S10O and six months Friday. has appealed his case. A similar case against ]. R. Sharpe was continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04

lett spoke for Henderson at Piedmont Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND ANNISTON
Acker Predicts Blackmon's Return by Good Majority-Dentists Elect
 Officers

Anniston, April 3.--tSpecial w. P. Acker. campaign manager for Con gressman Fred l.. Blackmon, congress
 man from the Fourth district. against
 Judge Deason of Clanton, Chiffon coun- : ty, gave out a final statement Friday afternoon in which he declared that
 after a full canvass of all the counties in the district he is assured of the re- nomination of Congressman Blackmon by a good majority.
 MT. Acker says that there is but
 one county in the district that is in
 doubt. This is the home county of
 Judge Deason, and as there Is a strong
 Blackmon organization there, developed in recognition of the congressman' s
 work in behalf of Chiltons rural routes,
 even that county will give Blackmon a large vote.
 Mr. Blackmon will make his final
 speech of the canpaign at, Piedmont Saturday.
 At the regular monthly meeting of the Fri County Dental association at the Alabama hotel Thursday evening. to succeed Dr. w. F. Brown. both of this city The other officers elected were: w. l.. Norton, Talladega. vice president, and G. H. Leyden, Anniston secretary, succeeding T. L. Smith. strong effort is being made to car ry Calhoun for Charles Henderson Mon- day. A young mems Henderson club has been formed at oxford. and they attended in body the address made by " H. Sanford at the courthouse
 here Friday evening, Judge J. J. Will