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DISCUSS STATE FAIR.

Little Rock, Feb. ia delegation
of George r. Bedding, sec
rotary of the Arkansas State Fair AS
ISOLATION, and Tom J. Pettitt and c.
S. Williamson, members OF the Board
of Directors, called on Gov. Hays
Tuesday afternoon to discuss the flu
ture of the State Fair with him. They
are DESTROYS OF, aiding the governor
all they can in his work to secure an
adequate representation OF the state
at the San Francisco fair. They pro-
pose to arouse interest in the various
counties in the State Fair, and sent
the best OF exhibits at the State FAN
to San Francisco. Col Sam w. For
dyce has accepted the presidency O.
the State Fair Association, and it is
proposed to make the 1915 fair big
ger and better than any OF its prede
cessors. At meeting of the p di
rectors Monday night $500 was rals
ed, and it is proposed to raise about
$4,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
MORE SMALLPOX REPORTS

Little Rock, Feb. lit has been
reported to the State Board Of
Health that there are one hundred
cases of smallpox in Russellville.
Smallpox cases are reported in the
counties Of Dallas, Pope, Cay. La
fayette, Benton, and Pulaski, and pro-
badly in Randolp. The disease is said
however, to be of the mild type, and
there have been very few deaths.
The law prescribes penalty Of not
less than $40 nor more than $500
fine, and thirty days Imprisonment,
or both, for the failure of any ply
sician to report communicable dis
eases to the proper authorities. The
State Board has just advised a GER
tain county health officer to cause
the arrest of physician who is re-
ported to have been flaming to re-
port such cases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
Beware of Ointments For Catarr1
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they Will
do is ten fold to the good 20 can pos
sibly derive from them. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by r. ).
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure ne sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken inter-
nally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free
Sold by druggists. Price Toe pei
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl
| patton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
GETS ANOTHER CHANCE

Little Rock, Feb. 16.-Charles
Meyers, white man of Poinsett
county, who had been convicted OF
criminal assault and sentenced to
death in the electric chair, is to be
given another chance for his life.
The Supreme Court has reversed and
Ire prosecuting witness told several
different stories of the alleged crime
casting considerable doubt upon the
guilt of the condemned man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
DEFINES SCHOOL LAW.

Little Rock, Feb. lin a commun-
ication addressed to Judge J. r. Pat
terson of Bee Branch, Attorney Cen
eral Moose holds that the law for the
transfer of children from one school
district to another is for educational
purposes alone. The courts have held
that no man can have his property
and taxes transferred to another
school district unless he has child
rem of lawful age who may attend
school in the district to which the
transfer is made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18

the Ashley county bank. Through
the efforts of Frank N. Pugh, whom
Mr.. Davis appointed as special
deputy bank commissioner, the De-
nartment has been enabled to arrive
at a settlement of the affairs OF the
bank whereby the depositors will be
paid in full. Its assets and llablll-
ties are to be taken over by the A.
B. Banks Company of Fordyce, one
of the stringest financial institutions
of South Arkansas.
The Bank Department is seeking to
settle on an equally satisfactory
basis the affairs of the Argenta banR
which was recently taken over.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
MUST RENEW LICENSES.

Little Rock, Feb. lit is an
ounced by the State Bank Department
that the licenses of all agents who
are engaged in the sale of stocks and
securities of investment companies
will expire March /, and they must
be renewed before they can continue
business. There are nearly one hun
dred companies in the state that are
subject to the supervision Of the Blue
Sky Department. The department is
now engaged in issuing licenses to
165 agents of the North American
Credit Indemnity Company of Rogers
to become effective March l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
Feel Miserable?

Out of sorts, depressed, pain in the
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 vlru-
lent liver trouble for eight months
After four doctors gave him up, ne
took Electric Bitters and is now a
well man. Get a 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. It's results will surprise you.
SOC and $1.OO. HI. E. Rucklen &C.,,
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18

ducks is from October l to January
10, and the sportsmen desire to have
1t extended to February 10, at least.
The proposition has been taken up
with the members of Congress from
this state, and they have been advised
that no change can be made that
would help the hunters any this year.
E. V. Visart, the federal game IN
spector, who looks especially after
migratory birds, says that the law
is being quite generally observed in
the state. Very little unlawful shoot
ing is reported, and all cases of VIC
lation are promptly investigated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
STOCK SHOW OPENS.

Little Rock, Feb. 16.--The Arkan-
sas live stock show began yesterday
and will conclude Thursday. 1t is
being given under the supervision OF
State Commissioner John H. Page, in
connection with the annual meeting
of tho Live Stock Association. There
are several car loads of fine stocl
here from various parts of the state
and about fifty counties are repre-
scented by the delegates to the AS
ISOLATION.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
STATE NEWS
STATE NEWS :. go.
SMALLPOX OVER STATE
+ - + + + + + + +

Little Rock, Feb. 16.-There is a
great deal of smallpox Throughout
the state, according to reports that
are being received by the State Board
of Health, and a thorough investiga-
ton is being made by DR.. Morgan
were received Monday Of eleven cases
in Dallas county, between Fordyce
and Carthage, of fifteen cases in
Clay and four cases at Stamps This
is in addition to a large number of
cases in Pope county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
Criminal. strenuously Dealt With.

Criminals Strenuously Dealt With.
There is scarcely any crime in New
Zealand, largely because they make
strenuous effort there to arrest, try,
convict, hang and bury a criminal
within two weeks Of the commission
of his crime, if this be murder. or, II
not a hanging offense, to get him as
quickly as possible into disagree
able prison, where he will have tc
work hard and fare upon bread anu
water.-Exchange
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18

that it will retire from Arkansas
after March t. It did not busin SO In
the state last year.
The London and Lancashire Guar
anty and Accident Company, of Lon
don, England, is entering the state,
G. l.. Meyers & Co., OF Memphis, gen.
ecal agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
TO EXTEND DUCK SHOOTING

Little Rock, Feb. 16.-Sportsmen of
the state are seeking to secure an
amendment to the regulations of the
federal government regarding the
hunting of migratory birds, especial
ly ducks. Under the regulations now
being enforced the open season for
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
PLANT frees.

A Frenchman who recently hanged
himself planted the tree many years
ago for that purpose. Plant more
trees. You may want to hang your
self when you find out what your
neishbors think Of you, and 1t Will pc
humiliating to ask one Of them to lend
YOU a tree.-Fort Worth Star-Tele'
gram.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
Good Rule for RIGHT Lixina.

Gentleness and cheerfulness. these
come before all morality-they are
the perfect duties. If your morals
make you dreary, depend upon it they
are wrong, do not say give them
up" for they may be all you have;
but conceal them, like a vice, lest they
should spoil the lives of better men.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
Happy Man.

Mrs. Nextdoor-"I suppose your
daughter is happily married? Mrs.
Nagsby-"I Indeed, she is. Why, her
husband is actually afraid to open his
mouth in her presence 81
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
To Remove Mud Stains.

Carbonate of soda will remove the
most obstinate Of mud stains. Rub
of with a cloth @. flannel dipped in
the soda, then press the wrong side OF
the fabric with 9 hot iron.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
Above Library.

An alcove in a bedroom may be
turned into tiny library. Have a
window seat under the windows
which are hung with straight curtains.
Spindles and twisted columns reach-
ing to the ceiling are effective finish
ings for the ends of the bookshelves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
TO ATTEND MEETINGS.

Little Rock, Feb. 1S.-The Execu-
tive Council of the Arkansas Bankers
Association instructed President }.
y. Coyey and Secretary X. b. wait
TO attend each of the group meetings,
and deliver addresses. To Mr.. CoVey,
who is also deputy State Bank COM
missioner, was assigned the subject
"Thjnes Necessary for Banks to DO TO
Comply with the New Banking Law
The meeting place Of Group NO.
has been changed from Russellvllle
to Little Rock, where it Will pc helc
Feb. "a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18
TO PAY DEPOSITORS.

Little Rock, Feb. 16.-John M
Davis, State Commissioner, went to
Hamburg Monday to confer with
those interested in the liquidation OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-18

INSURANCE COMPANY RET1RES.
Little Rock, Feb. 1.-THE North
River Insurance Company OF New
York has notified the state Auoltoi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
Gives Impure Blood
a Good Bath
Wonderful How Quickly
Your Entire System
Awakens When the
Blood is CIeansed.

II you are down with rheumatis !;
IL YOU sneeze. feel chilled. are choked
with catarrh, have q cough. or your
skin is pimpled and irritated with
rash, eczema. or any other blood dis
order. just remember that almost all
the Ills of life come from impure
blood. And you can easily give your
blood good thorough cleansing. a
bath, by using s. 8. 8. There is no
need for anyone to be respondent over
tho illness Of blood impurities. No
matter how badly they attack tho
system, or how unsightly becomes tho
skin. just remember there is one in
gredient in s. s. S. that so stimulates
the cellular tissues throughout the
pody that each part selects it's own
esaential nutriment from the blood.
This means that all decay, all break
ing down of the tissues, is checked
ana repair work begins. More attention
Is being given to scientific medicine
than ever before and S. S. S. is a splen-
did achievement in this line. For many
years people relied upon mercury,
iodide of potash. arsenic, physics.
cathartics and dope" as remedies for
blood sickness. but noy the pure,
vegetable S. s. S. Is their safeguard.
You can get S. S. S. in any drug
store, but insist upon having IT.
rake no chance by permitting any
one to recommend substitute And
IL your blood condition is such that
You would like to consult a specialist
sddresn The Swift Specific Company,
| sS swift Bldgy Atlanta. Ga.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
COMMITTEE HOLDS
STORMY SESSION
Charges of Peonage and Anarchy
Met by Countercharges
of Instruction.

Denver. Col, February 9.-Charges
OF pconage, illegal imprisonment and
anarchy to-day werc met by counter
charges OF violence and insurrection
at stormy session OF the Federal
strike investigation committee.
State officials and labor leaders were
the witnesses. the testimony of tho
operators being reserved II was an
nounced that sessions would be held
hero tomorrow, all intention OF GO
Ing to Trinidad tonight having been
given up.
Ell Gross. superintendent Of the Col
orado Free Employment bureau. at
tackled the militia and the military
methods or handling the strike situa-
ton in Southern Colorado. He said
Mario Zeni. arrested as n suspect, was
kept awake five days and nights.
The House committee next called to
the stand Adolph Gcrmer. information
nj organizer of the United Mine Work.
ers OF America. He testified that lie
was arrested at Walscnburg. held nine
days and then released. He said he
never knew the charge against him.
and that his mail was opened by mill
tary officers.
Edward V. Brake. deputy commits
sioner of Colorado. testified that nc
had no personal knowledge of peonage
III the minos.
Then Representative Evans asked.
do you think you have constitu-
tional government In Colorado?
PERSONALLY I do not" was the re-
ply.
Judge jesse Narthcott, OF Trinidad.
OF counsel for the operators. In cross
examination, asked:
For what length OF time has con-
stitutional government not obtained
In Colorado?'
since Governor Peabody gent State
troops to Cripple Creek IN 1904"
The witness then explained that he
did not mean that constitutional gov
eminent had been suspended all over
the state. but that anarchy had pro-
vailed In the strike regions during the
various times they had been occupied
hy Stata troOps
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
SENATE PASSES BILL
Measure Carries SG,SO5. 200 for Country,s
Qualifications.

Washington. February e.--The SEN
alto to-day passed the annual fortifica-
lions blu carrying an appropriation of
s6.S3o,2oo. That was the amount OF
the estimate presented by the com
mittec. which materially Increased the
concentrations for more field guns and
ammunition.
Preparedness for war WAS debated
prior to passage of the measure, to
which was added nearly $4,000. 900 over
the House appropriation.
senator Bryan said tho increases
wero made to meet as nearly as pos
sible the estimate for an army of half
n million men.
IF there are only $4,000 men in tho
army now. why should we have an
army OF half million menu asked
Senator Sheppard.
SO as TO be prepared for war" re-
piled Senator Bryan. While we had
only 10000 men operating around SAN
tago In tho Spanish american War.
we had some quarter of million men
enlisted. With this allowance OF guns
America would still have less guns n
man MAJ than any other first-class power
we would have about the Same proper
ton as Bulgaria and Servia. We should
remember 1t takes years TO make these
guns"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
K|LON|S TO MEET
ITALIAN CHAMP
Star Bout Added to Olsen-Turnel
Mill-Albright Ready
for Pineau.

Wrestling affairs are picking UP in
richmond, and this week will bring a
bumper crop OF middlcweights to the
mat In the City Auditorium. George
Herbert will oflcr Con Albright and Ed
Pincau in y finish go tomorrow night
with preliminary not yet announced.
ON Thursday night, in the audito-
rum, Joe Turner Will once more be
called upon 10 defend his title rs mid
dlcwcight champion of the world His
opponent this time Will he TINT sturdy
son of Sweden. Young Olsen, whose
proves has been shown in several
matches here Olsen won his right to
challenge the champion by defeating
Young Muldoon last Thursday night
He asked for Just this one moro chance
ana since he pronounces himself In the
best possible condition, can offer no
excuse and Will offer none if he is
defeated.
On the same night that Turner meets
olsen another star attraction has been
arranged Tor the fans John kilonis
whose speed ana clcvcrness have won
hin many admirers in spite Of the fact
That he has lost twice to the champion
has been matched with Frank Secreca
of Baltimore. acclaimed the champion
of Italy. This bout. will be for blood
and for side bet OF 500. Tho money
has already been posted. and the gran
piers VIII earn every dollar OF Ii while
they are working to please the patrons
The sale of seats for both matches
rs going merrily on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
.COM|SKEY STRICKEN
ON WAY TO ROME
President of Chicago White sox
Taken Seriously Ill While
Travelling.

homo. February 9.--Charies A. Com
iskey. president of tho Chicago club of
the American League, to-day was taken
seriously I'll on tho train on which the
members OF the Chicago and New York
baseball teams We're travelling from
Naples TO Rome Mr.. Comiskey was
indisposed before leaving Naples, and
shortly after the train passed Cascrta
lie was seized with n chill and grew
worse so rapidly that his wife. son and
daughter in-law were greatly alarmed.
1t happened that DIR. John Edward
Jones, the American consul general at
Genoa, was returning on the same train
from an inspection of the consulate at
compartment. ana found that he was
suffcring from an attack OF acute indi-
Eestion. with marked cardiac symp-
toms. DR.. Jones gave what assistance
ne was able. and remained beside the
Chicago president until Rome was
reached. and Mr.. Comiskcy was re-
moved to q hotel.
Late tonight Mr. Comisllcy was re-
ported as being in an improved condi-
Lion and resting comfortably. 1t Is
likely that n noted specialist VIII be
called into consultation tomorrow
morning. on their arrival here the
players were greeted by n representa-
tive sent by the American ambassador,
THOMAS Nelson Page. and great crowds
gathered. Tomorrow tho Americans
ceiVed Wednesday, In audience by the
Pope. The same afternoon the teams
will play at the stadium. and on Fri
day there Will be n second game at the
stadium. The players will leave for
Nice on Saturday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
COLLEGES ADOPT
FOOTBALL DATES
Eastern Virginia Association
Provides for Two Champion
ship Games Instead of One.

AT n meeting of the Eastern Virginia
intercollegiate Association held last
night II was definitely decided that
each of the four colleges in the organ
lzation should play each other two
championship football games each sea
son instead of one as has heretofore
been tho case. Under the schedule
adopted each Saturday during tho foot
ball period some teams In the league
will be playing.
Rapidly interest in the league games
has Increased. large part of this
interest is duo to the improved quality
Of football played. There has always
unfortunately. the teams have not
played as good football MS might have
been wished. In recent years this has
been obviatod through better coaching
with tho necessary result that better
teams have been turned out.
Tho question Of officials was serious
Was ad ths msssng oe d
would be secured for all of the games
SO as to avoid, If possible. Il recurrence
OF the Richmond College-W William and
Mary squabble OF last season.
The schedule of the league follows:
October 17-Richmond College VS..
linmpden Sidney. at Farmville; Ran
October 23-Richmond College VS..
william and Mary. at Williamsburg
,pii AZ aooi 70. main Puen -SluHey,
ut Richmond.
October 3l-Richmond College vs.
Randolph Macon. Mt Richmond: Will
liam and Mary vs.. Hampden- Sidney, Mt
Newport News.
November 7-Richmond College VS..
lampden Sidney, at Richmond; RAN
doiph Macon vs.. William and Mary, at
Ashland.
November 14-Hampden- Sidney VS..
William and Mary. mt Williamsburg.
November 2l-Richmond College VS.
william and Mary, at Richmond; Ran
dolph Macon vs.. Hampden Sidney, at
November 2S-Richmond College vs..
Randolph Macon. at Richmond.
The remaining dates for Richmond
College follow:
September 26-University OF North
Carolina, at Chapel Hill.
october 3-V. NJ. L.. at Lexington
october lo-Univcrslty OF Virginia
ut Charlottesville.
October 14-R L. /. Blues, at College
stadium, Nesthamnton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
FIRST GUN FIRED
IN BASEBALL WAR
Ebbetts Offers Use of Brooklyn
Park to Jersey City
Skeetcrs.

New York. February s.-orsanized base
ball. as represented by tho sturdy arm of
Charles II. Ehbotts, launched its first bolt
against tho Federal Invasion to-day when
he offered ISbbetts' Field to the Jersey City
Club. of the International League Presi-
ever. to accept the boon. Whether his rc-
luctance arose from loyalty to his patrons
or from a difference Of opinion as to tho
s Sn,,Sar rental r. could not be determined.
parties were closeted with President Bar
row until we'll after midnight. They init
mated some startling statement awaited the
morrow. 80
The International League at its meeting
to-day adopted without change the schedule
prepared by President Barrow. This will
be made public OH February IL
The representatives OF the league present
az the meeting were:' c. r. Chaplin. Roches-
ter; J. J. McCanery. Toronto: y. j. Stein,
Buffalo Buffalo; Jack Dunn and J. c. knapp Bnlti-
ark; s; Liehtenhein. Montreal. ana Frank
The rules committee OF the National
League mot to-day and discussed Informally
number OF suggested changes. which will
De presented at tho meeting of tho Joint
rules committee Thursday
rcconvened session O! the annual meet
morrow afternoon at tho Waldorf Astoria
Tho leagues board of directors will meet
prior to tho regular meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
= Races =
Juarez Results

Juarez Results.
First racc-three and halr furlonEs-aItss
eIeideTl los (Ford). to l. to and out
nrst: Milton Barber. los Wan Dusen). 10 to
J! . TO and to ]. second: Wears Daughter
i .i6 (Tayi9ro. to and out. third. Time.
nnlshed frst. but was disqualified for fouinE
ran. s
Second raoe-six furongs--Dror. los Cvan
nusenl. TO !. s 10 and . to s. first; francis.
ivo lGross), to z, TO 6 and to s, second
Aunt Elsie, lo3 tdentry), to 9. 1 to q and
out. third Time. l:lS 10. Cnldcr. Admirai' 8
Daughter and Real Worth also run.
Third race-one mile-Eva Tanguay 1o5
2pominickl. to 5. 8 to and / to 5. first /;
s Hazel c. 10! (Peeny). to ]. to and even,
TO !. third. Time, l:Ss l-5. Ya-Hy-Yip, Miss
Edith, Florence Birch Batronin Arbutus
Phli!!stina. Retente and Dowland also ran
Fourth race-Ascension Handicap flvo and
half furlongs-Othello. % (Mott). to l. 4
10 . and l to Q. FIRST Barsac 100 SAfatthews)
o to !. ? to and l to 8. second: Colauitt
70 (Taylorl, TO 4. ovon and l 10 q third
IIme; l:o1 20; Orange Blossom, Napa Nick
Fifth race-six furlonse-Annual Interest.
40 !oBrienl. o to 2. even and 10 s. frst :
Durin. loS tFordl, to /, / to 2 and to 4,
second; Orimnr Lad, ITO tFeenyJ, 7 to i 10
and to 5. third. Time, I:i2 as Coos Anna
Reed, Song of Rocks, Rosemary and Uncle
Jimmie Gray also ram
sixth race-onc mile-Cordio F. 100 tFord,
IL to 5. to and to 8. first: Trojan Belle
ioo tIaylor). ITO g. to and l to T. sccond :
M ,,,e los 90 Brien). to !. even and TO 6.
Hawkins. Mary Emily and Judge walton
also ran.