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Comparative Goodness,

"Better" Is a sweet, comforting little word. tbink-a modest, unassuming Ntile word that means 6 great deal more than she seems to express. She stands in line with her two sisters. Good and Best. remember that in grammar school it was hard for me to learn that better came after good. always wanted to say gooder and goodest. After I got used to the com parison, however, it was moderately easy for me. aud I always liked the middle term more than the rest. It Is so easy and no more than you should be to be good. and 1t s go hard. and somehow so snobbish. to be pest. Better seems commendable and easy to reach and rather satisfactory.-Ths ChristiaD Herald.
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LOCAL
WINDOW GLASS

Baughman Cabinet Shop. Phone 1247.
 -Hoosier, Duntley, and O'Cedar go hand in hand, and are necessities ill a well kept home. Reap X Crawford Furn, Go. If
 Let us show you how much we can do at very small expense tc you. Ask for our wagon to call American Excelsior Laundry Go. If Our profession is the teaching of stenography and bookkeeping. Terms reasonable. Are you interested? Call today. Pine Bluff Commercial col. lege. 10-2Stf
 Special prices on all Gas Heat ers at Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Co.,
 If
 Oh, yon cal0mcl, get out of the way and let Liv.yer.lax do the work Purely vegetable. Ask Bedelrs Phar- macy. S-T-F-tf -Duntley is king. Only $975, ons dollar cash and dollar week. Reap & Crawford sole agents. If Write your letters to Santa Claus care of Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Co.,, headquarters for toys. If
 Don't p'.t up with unsatisfactory. unreliable washerwomen service. Our Mundrv will do your washing in 9 manner that will please YOU. Ameri- can Excelsior Laundry Ca. If -"Detroit Jewel" and "Rez Re- Hector Gas Heaters. for sale only by CLEVELAND MATTHEWS HOW. co. if -Tricycles. Wagons, Dolls, Auto- mobiles, Guns, Rifles and Toys of all kinds at Cleveland Matthews Hdw Co. If HENRY ROBERTS & CO.,, Fire Insurance. 123 1-2 w. End ave. Phone SIS. 2-25-tf
 Santa Claus has again chosen Cleveland-Matthews as his head quarters for Xmas 1914, and has al- ready sent us many nice things. If Xmas is coming. Naturally Dunt- ley Cleaners and Hoosier Cabinets will be among the most popular pres ents. Sold by Reap & Crawford Furni- ture companl If Tiff we haven't what you want in stock we will be glad to order it for you. Cleyeland-M Matthews Hdw. com Iany. if
 Crochet. Embroidery and Fancy Work of all kinds Also Imported Canaries. PIP 1-2 Walnut street. Phone 220. .1-:S i'm
 "A Duntley Cleaner reduces the home worries, makes your rugs last longer, keeps them thoroughly sani- tary. costs only $9.75, easy payments of dollar week. Reap & ,Craw- ford Furn Co. If Your clothine will he washed cleaner. with less wear. The clothes will he absolutely sanitary. and will smell clean and sweet. American Ex- cAlsicr LeIndrv Ca. tf Give our economlca, laundry serv. ice one u orough trial. and vnn'll decide to let us do your washing regularly. American NxceIsior I.aMn- drv Go v
 Advanced Methods.
 Just as the flying machine marks the advanced form of locomotion--so the Modern American Laundry marks the advanced method of washing. American Excelsior Laundry. If
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

The Tax Books for the collection Of the Special Assessment upon th3 real property in Road Improvement District No. 8, Sulphur Springs Road) in Jefferson county, has been placed in my hands. Said assessment will be due between the first Mon day oi January, 1915, and the 10th day of April, 1915, and if payment be not made within the time specified said lands will be returned delinqu- ent and action commenced for tn collection of the said assessments and for legal penalties and costs, as provided for in said acts.
 Given under my hand this 1st day Of December, 1914.
 R. H. WILLIAMS, 12-1-1m Collector
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HEARING TOMORROW
 ON BANK EXPENSES
Judge Elliott Designates Time for Conducting Inquiry Regarding Ex-
 aminer'S Fee and Other Items.

Exceptions to the recommendation of State Banking Commissioner John M. Davis to pay to Special Deputy te. E. Pugh $2,500 in partial payment for services in liquidating the affairs of the Bank of Pine Bluff will be heard by Chancellor J. M. Elliott to- morrow morning at g o'clock. Judge Elliott will also conduct hearing at that time on exceptions to ex- penditures made by the banking de- partment in handling the affairs of the defunct institution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
suoerstltlons of Miners,

As man of paTilous occupation. the miner has many superstitions. One widespread belief is that to introduce 8 rabbit into mine, is to court disas- ter, and many stories are current of Iatastrophes heralded by the appear ance of a white rabbit to the men who were doomed to die. He would be bold miner. too, who would whistle tt work for whistliug Is direct iD- vitation to disaster. and though miners are cleanly folk. very few ever wasli the small Of their back. Jest the roo: shOuld fall On them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
AmlabIe Court Witness.

A Maori woman who gave evidence at Stratford. New Zealand. inquest showed degree of amiability some what rare in the witness box. When she faced the jury, she made remark. which, on being interpreted, was found to be wish that health, wealth and prosperity might ever abide with the jury individually and collectively. After finishing her evidence she again voiced the wish before leaving the box.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
HORSES AND MULES FOR SALE.

2S0 head horses and mules-150 horses and mares, all broke, ages to z years old, weight 750 to HOO lbs.; /; 50 head unbroke mares, to 5 years; j; 30 good colts go with mares; 80 mules to years old. all broke, $50 to 1000 lbs. Prices sure right. Call, write or wire,
 VICTOR SIMON, Horseman,
 no N. Santo Fe Ave,
 Denver, Colo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us, and the love and sympathy expressed for us, by our many friends of the ely and county, during the illness and upon the death of our beloved husband and father, Frank A. Carver
 Mrs. F. A. Carver.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Sheppard Pine Bluff, Dec. s, 1914. It
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NOTICE.

PAvlNG DASIklCI NO. Zs. Cemetery Paving, Including All Prop
 erty in the City Limits. The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real prop erty in Paving District No. 27 in the City of Pine Bluff, has been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assess ment and for legal penalties and cost Given under my hand this 1st day of December 1914.
 WM V. HUTT. City Collector. Office, City Hall, 9 a. m. to D. m.
 12-2d1mo
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The Social Neiahbor.

"Now. don't talk too much when you go to call on our neighbor. You may answer questions. of course" "That is all ever do." said the child. And they ask a great many questions. Last time they asked how much sal ary papa got and if he ever quarreled with you.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
Smith Tickles President.

Washington, Dec. S.-President Will son enjoyed a hearty laugh today when told of Senator William Alden Smiths declaration that Vera Cruz was evacuated because of Carranza' s demand that the troops should leave within twenty-four hours. The presi- dent said it was useless to comment on the report.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
DiSturhS PrOW1er.

A prowlerr discovered in the rear of the home of City Engineer Frank Allen at 619 Walnut street was sent off hurried1y By the official, who fired twice in the air and once at the flee ing form. Mr. Allen was unable to determine if the would-be burglar was white or black.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
PRESIDENT SENDS
 TROOPS TO BORDER
q 9Sed moIJ panu!luoO)

delegates named by the Aguas Cali entes convention to act as congress for the convention government of President Guitterez during the pre- constitutional period of Mexico at the meeting on Saturday of the twenty one delegates a Mexico City, accord ing to delayed official messages re- ceived today from the capital.
 He succeeds Col. Roque Gonzales Garza. January l, 1915, at 10 a. m., was decided upon by the committed as the time for tho re-onconvening of the convention,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
PARTICULAR PEOPLE.

Send your clothes to Dietrich Clothing Hospital to be cleaned, pressed and repaired; we also do re- lining, make button holes and put on velvet collars.
 We call for and deliver; 22O 1-2 Main street over Goldberg's Sho 5 store.
 FRANK DIETRICH, The Tailor. Phone 1926. 12-5-tf
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Whenever You Need General Tonsc
 Take GrOVe'S

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as Q General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties fQUININE out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole Syster'. 50 cents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
TEA AND BAZAAR.

The Young Ladies' club of the First Methodist church will give tea and Christmas bazaar. Thursday, Decem- Der 70. from 2 to 6 p. m.. at the rest GeEce of Mrs. ]. F. Simmons 12-S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
The Best
 Assurance For the Future

of young man is well-cared-for bank account. The amount of the bal ance to his credit is not so material as the lessons he learns in thrift and in handling his financial affairs in a systematic manner
 He soon forms the habit of making regular deposits. If he has only dol lar or two he deposits it. keeps his account growing and-that's the whole secret of successful accumulation.
 Haven't you dollar or two you can use in starting an account? Remem- Der that even if your start is small you can add to it at any time.
 Savings Department, !" four per cent interest paid on savings accounts.
 The Citizens Bank. CnpaaaL Surplus end Pros.A eAto.oeo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09
HIGH CLASS SEWING.

Get your sewing done at Faunt-Le- Roy's up-to-date dress-making parlors. High Class sewing and ladies' tail- bring a speciality. Phone 1533. 10S Pine street. 9-1-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-09

For rent car call ", Julian liar honr Auto company. 12-3-tf
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12-1-1n
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
lie HAS ACCEPTED.

Washington, Jan. 2Y.-SecretaIy
Garrison announced today that Col.
George W. Goethals had sieniiicd his
intention Of accepting the governor
ship Of he Panama canal zone TO be
proffcred him by President Wilson.
MIR. Garrison intimated that Col.
Goethals' acceptance was unqualified.
Il am not able TO give out the terms
Of Col. Goethals' acceptance at tho
present time" said Secretary CARR
son, but it was whole and complete.
When President Wilson sends his
name TO the senate, I shall probably
be able to make an interesting state
ment."
As chairman OF the Is.hmian canal
commission. Col Goethals now is paid
$4,000 a year. The Panama canal
act fixes the salary Of me governor
at $4,000. Representative Britten Of
Illinois today introduced q bill TO
amend he law TO make the salary Of
the governor $4,000 so long as Col.
Goethals holds the office
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30

Mail service u1'f he lraus7irls.ssd i7y-
the cuff, Florida K Alabama raiirozd
within week. according to "a ralrDra
received In Pensacola yesterday hroru
Washington The new road, which witt
within a Few months make ronue~tiov
with the Southern Railway az Pine
Hill, Alabama applied for an srususyn-
the United States mails several nrontba
ago, but the post office department
and tie management Of the road have
been unable TO agree ON the charges.
The officials OF the railroad state that
the government docs not want to pay
a sufficient sum for the carrying OF
mail cars. The pOstoffice department
at Washington states that the cost
cannot he intelGgeutly arrived at until
il is found by actual experiment how
much mail Will be routed over that
road.
Having waited for the Deep Water
Route to come TO it's terms as long az
was thought reasonable, the govern
meDt will put into play the postal reg
ulation which gives the government
the right to compel the new road 10
ca rry the United States mails.
An order from Washington COM
peliing the Gulf, Florida and Ala
bsma railroad 10 carry parcel post and
other mail over IT'S line, Is expected 70
arrive in q few days. IT is not eN-
pected that the Deep Water Route viii
refuse to comply with the order.
The Inauguration Of service over tho
Deep Water Route VIII mean the sory-
ing Of thousands of residents with
mail who are now unable TO get de-
livery promptly and will do much to-
wards building up the territory through
which the road runs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
Three Youths Confess to Part
Taken In Many Bomb Outrages

This story rivals that Of Alfred Leh-
man and Rocco PucilH, who preceded
him on the stand. He was born in
the Williamsburg section Of Brook
lyn, he said, had never attended school
and committed his first serious Of
fense-burg.ary 1909. Since then.
he confessed TO having committed 50
burglaries, 40 bomb ourrages, 30 horse
and wagon thefts and one murderous
assault.
His connection with the blackmsii-
ers began, he said, IN November 1872
when he met Pucilu and several lead
crs of the gang and became a me
chanic" or bomb planter. One OF his
principal jobs was to get dynamite
which he said ne stole out Of tun-
mel in Jersey City and from con
struction work in Sullivan county, New
York
For the past three months Sadaitya
has been an inmate Of the house OF
detention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
.Hlgh OyH9;ci;aID. &H
Railroad in Pensacola
c. Z. McKim, General Sup
erintendent Of Transpor-
tation, Here IN Private
Car Accompanied By
Party

Arrizine. In Pensacola ea,-,,- ,-este--
d. .,,.,-.-4.,r- - -
u nv
LEI" ware q AudSoh Fa1lfoad were !.
L. Mckina, general superintendent Of
with Ieadquarters at Albany. \. Y.
transporfation of the n g II r,i1~o. =
MIS- 'lchllh' J"'Lh NIchiin, pro'her OF
G. Z. McKlm, also or Albany, and
Miss May Smith. Of Pittsburz. The
marty is f,a-, .o.I,,,- ro,. v,,.,,-,,,., ,,,1
VIII remain 4oF an lli14ilil@le 3eilou'
but probably Will go to the east coast
Of Florida after leaving here.
rr,h,,- o,,,,o a.. r,or...,,.o1, ,7i,,l4r,,
. from Ne" YORK ana the private car IS
, located IN the AlcanIz street parkway
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
CHARGED WITH
MURDER LONG AGO
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Chambersburg, Pa, Jan 29--CharEef
with the murder fourteen months sEa
of Floyd Keller a farmer, Mrs. Zel-
da Keller Gcrhold and her mother
Mrs. RotDcn Kicker were arrested to
day and committed 10 prison Wtthou 3
ball. Tho first named woman was Rel-
lcr's wife and since his death she mar
Ticd J. L. Gerhold.
chemical analysis developed thze
Keller's stomach contained enough poi
son TO kill four men Tho Gaze was
long envelopcd in mystery Untu let
tors written by Mrs. Keller TO Isaac
Hickman, who had paid her attentions
came to light When arrested Mrs
CfcrhoId exclaimed. "IaAac Heckman
poisoned my husband. ] saw him do
il. Why lis ne not arrested too"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
NEW president
HAS DECLARED
STATE RELIGION
Bill Prescribing Worship OF
Heaven and of Confucius
Was Passed By the Ad-
nlinistrative Council Chi
nese Republic.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Picking, China, Jan. ga bill pre-
scribing the worship of Heaven and
of Confucius by the president of the
Chinese republic, was passed today by
the administrative council, which took
the place of the Chinese parliament,
recently dissolved by President Yuan
Shi Kai. The measure was submitted
to the council by Yuan Shi Kai him
self.
1t is understood that the presidents
idea is TO set an example 70 the Chi
nese nation, which ne thinks needs the
moral building influence Of religion.
The president will worship at the tenn
pie of Confucius and at the temple
of Heaven annually in the same way
that the Manchu emperors did, but
without wearing the diadem. The dia-
dem was proposed, but was not adopt
ed owing to a criticism that il would
be taken as another indication Of Yuan
Shi Kai's moraTchial designs.
The question of the Introduction of
a state religion has created consid-
cradle controversy in China, the Chris
tian missionaries of all sects pppos-
ing such a step. The constitution
adopted by the Chinese parliament
made no provision for any state re
ligiop but for some months Confu-
clan revival movement has been in
evidence.
A league was formed by representa-
tives in China not only of Chris
tianity, out of Mohammedanism. Tao
ism and Buddhism TO oppose the adop-
ton of a state religion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
BANK IS
To PAY 10 PER
CENTD|VIDENOS
Expected Depositors viii
Receive a Portion OF Their
Savings in Ten Days
Notices Arc Now Being
Sent Out.

According 70 J. 5. Mcneil, one of
the receivers for the Pensacola State
bank, recently closed by the state
comptroller, that institution will in
less than q week or ten days pay
a ten Ger CEN dividend to depositors.
Mr.. McNeill told a representative of
The Journal last evening that all ar
rangements had been made last week
for the payment of the first divideJE
to the depositors this week. but it was
learned that each depositor's claim
must be proven by affidavit.
Consequently the necessary forms
had to be printed and sent out. As
soon as all of these have been filed
out and the signatures witnessed by a
notary. Judge Kirk Monroe, of the
court of record, VINO has jurisdiction
o"er the suspended concern, Will de-
clare a dividend Of ten per cent
Mr. McNenl said that unless some
other legal complications arise this
amount should be paid to the depos
itors inside of a week or ten days at
khes lateste This will be tbs lirst Of
p series of dividends that the re-
ceivers in charge of the Pensacola
State bank will request the judge TO
declare. The collections are coming
IN Ia1TlN WeIi, and IN Solle instances
more readily than was expected. As
the money due the bank is collected
the Judge will declare dividend from
time TO time, It is now believed that
ultimately the depositors will receive
considerably over a hundred cents on
the dollars.
All the depositors of the Pensacola
State bank have received from the
receivers the necessary forms which
must he filed out in the presence of
notary public and forwarded to
those in charge OF the bank before the
amount on deposit can legally be paid
over to the deposition NIr Mcneil
urges that these forms be filled out
and returned as soon as possible so
that the contemplated dividend may
be declared without further delay. The
receivers, as we'll as Judge Monroe,
are anxious TO make the first payment
to the persons who have funds de
posted IN the defunCt institutions
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
Grandmother of the Russian
Revolution Caugh and Jailed

ing emerged from the house pretending
to be a sick woman.
Accompanied by the police. the ac-
complice hobbled to the lodging of
Madame Breshkovskaya where she re-
manned. This was on December 1 and
it was not until December that the
escape was discovered. All the ma
chinery for pursuit was put 10 work
with the result that Nine. Breshkov-
skaya, dressed as a man was intercept
ed in the Siberian wilds and taken
back to kireank.
Mime Breshkovskaya is 20 years old
and more than % years Of her life has
been spent in prison or in exile. Her
father was a nobleman and land own
er in the Province Of Chenigoff. She is
well known in the United States where
she has visited. Her present exile fol-
lowed a trial for revolutionary con
spiracy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
Britishers Are
Now Impatient
About Mexico
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Jan. 29.-Relations of ehe
United States with Great Britain IN
regard to the Panama canal tolls, the
and Japan over California land owner -
ship legislation and President Wilson'S
policy toward Mexico are subjects cf
lengthy dispatches today from British
newspaper correspondents in Washing
ton
There is a singular lack of editorial
comment on these questions, however.
The Pail Mall Gazette is the only news
paper to mention Mexico editorially.
It says:
president Wilson has laid himself
open TO a charge of having chalked
up mo Huerta' and then run away It
is a position that becomes worse for
the prestige of the Washington gov
ernment every day on which nothing
happens"
Financiers here interested in Mex
leo are becoming impatient at the lack
of action shown by President Wilson.
A meeting of the Mexican section of
the London chamber of commerce is to
be called shortly to discuss the re-
plies TO a circular recently sent out
to its members.
The circular asked them for their
views 'as TO whether it would be ad-
Visable for Great Britain to join with
France and Germany in asking Presi-
dent Wilson to take some steps to ad-
just the financial position of MeXi-
CO."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Los Angeles, Jan. 29.-F'rancis
Lewis Clark, millionaire Of Spokane,
wn, is being held for $4,000 ransom
in or near this city, according to an
anonymous letter received by a morn
ing newspaper.
Clark disappeared from Santa Bar
bara january Il, after seeing his wife
on a train and was thought to have
committed suicide by his THROWN Z
himself in the ocean. The letter de-
manding the ransom for Clar<'s re-
lease was addressed to "Chief of Po-
lice" and dated Los Angeles, January
81. 1t said
I'VE are holding Millionaire Clark
for ransom of $4,000. State in Ex-
aminer # his folks will pay 1t or
not. He is well taken care of.
Yours,
THE BLACkMAILERS.
Across the top Of the letter was
written:
Notice. Make prompt reply in the
papers as he is very anxious to get
out
Those who know Clark Intimately
are said to view the letter seriously
Mrs. Clark was located last night at
(ContipOed m pare GevepN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-30
CULLOM S LAST
HOURS TOLD OF
BY A MINISTER
Despite His Memoirs For
mer. Senator. Had. Con-
fessed That In Last Few
Months His Feelings Had
Changed Completely.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. Jan. 29.-After brief
funeral service at his home here, the
body of Former Senator Shelby NJ. Gull
lom was started for Springfield, ILL.,,
on a train leaving at 11:45 a. m. After
funeral services during which his body
will lie in the Illinois state house he
Will be buried there.
DR.. Charles Wood, a Presbyterian
clergyman and a close friend of the
senator was telling today how Mr..
Cullom had changed his belief in
eternity after writing his memoirs.
The former senator concluded that
\ work with an expression OF doubt that
Che had found anything in his reading
of the Scriptures to warrAnt belief in
a hereafter.
I'm the last few months his feelings
changed completely" saids DR.. Wood.
>.He told me he believed in God and
Jesus Christ and immortality, and add
ed 7 want to make at the first oppor-
tunity statement OF my simple creed
to be inserted after the last chapter
OF my recollections to correct the
doubt expressed on a dark day when
the light was dim.
The senate does not appoint official
committees to attend funerals of it's
former members, but the entire mem
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