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Owing to the fact that there has been a great desire on the part of many people to continue to give O. ward the Grace Illiff fund and that if has occurred as an after thought on the part of those who have the fund in charge that there will be need of more funds possibly than at first was anticipated, and that there will be need of caring for the little girl after she has returned from Chicago, the fund has been re-opened.
 The Associated Charities has been importuned to keep the fund open and after conference on the matter it was decided to do this for an indefinite period. One, of the cardinal reasons for this was the fact that there have been a number of calls from persons
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GOING LAW HEARD BY SUPREME COURT Decision in Argenta Case May Be Given Next
 Monday.
 MAY GO HIGHER Statements Have Been Made That the Constitutional Question Will
 Reach Y. $. Tribunal.
MAY GO HIGHER

The Arkansas Supreme Court heard the arguments in the case of l. D. Nc Cure vs. Topf & Wright, which is the case of the Argenta liquor peti- ton, this morning. The decision Of the Supreme Court probably will be handed down next Monday. Many persons, having pecuniary or curious interest in the arguments, gathered in the courtroom to hear the arguments expounding their views of the now famous liquor law.
 Attorney Fred lsgrig. one of the prohibitionists' attorneys, made the opening statement. and was followed by Mir House, representing Topf x Wright. Attorney Morris M. Cohn, an attorney representing the wholesale liquor interests in the State, followed. Attorney Cannon closed the argu- ments with an appeal for the law in behalf of the 'prohis.
 Claim Law Unconstitutional.
 The contentious of the saloonists that the law is unconstitutional were based mainly, on two sections i'll the State Constitution and two in the United States Constitution.
 The section of the Going law which they hold is unconstitutional is as follows:
 "When a majority of the adult white inhabitants living within the corporate limits of any incorporated town or city in this State shall have signed a petition to the county court of the county in which said town or city is situated asking that license for the sale of intoxicating liquors be issued for that town or city then the said county court may issue such license for period already provided by law.
 "Provided, that the majority of the votes cast at the last general elec- tion in that country on the question of For License and Against License was in favor of For License.
 Each petitioner shall sign his or her. name thereto, and if any petl- tioner cannot write, then his or her signatures shall be witnessed by two reputable white persons who can write, and shall sign their names as witnesses. Each petitioner shall give her or his postoffice address,"
 The brief of appellees, Topf X Wright, set forth the statutes said to be in conflict with the constitu- ionality of the several paragraphs or sections of the act.
 The two sections of the State Constitution as set out in the brief, are Section 3, Article ?, and Section IS Article ?, which are as follows
 Equal Before Law.
 "The equality of all persons before the law is recognized and shall ever remain inviolate, nor shall any citi- zen ever be deprived of any. right,
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The rebels, or the federalists, for

The rebels, or the federalists, for that matter, according to the narra- tive unfolded, do not hesitate to seize whatever of value can be found. When all the valuables of hoIne have been taken, the houses are burned Churches have been sacked Mexico stands today robbed for the means of carrying on warfare. of the greater part of her former wealth and splenoor.
 mistake which this government made in reference to the Mexican policy was not to lift the embargo on arms for the Constitutionalists until after Huerta had secured a big war loan from France and by means of that he is able to withstand the attacks.
 As to Villa, they declare that he is gritty. game leader, and that he will fight without doubt. Many in Mexico, they say. declare that Villa is not a Mexican, but a negro. or at least, has negro blood.
 Tells of Situation.
 Mrs. Juliettes, woman of refine ment, and one who is quite familiar with Mexican affairs down to minute details, told The Graphic of some ex- periences and the situation. She was able to only give this in part, as what she could tell, if given the time, would fill quite a large sized volume In substance she said:
 Taking our two small children. and the little bundle of clothes we gathered together, we rushed across the border, where we were given protection. Because of the demolish- ed condition of the railroad, we were forced to w..lk over 40 miles of the way. To escape the rebels eyes we hid in cave for three days, living off what little food we had taken with us. Before we were able to leave the cave, because of the close watch the rebels kept on us, our food supply had diminished, and to our sorrow, I must say, the men folks in the party were forced to steal food for us. There were thirty-eight in our party Some few got stranded while others stopped at San Antonio Texas, and points in Oklahoma.
 "1n Mexico, the rebels are destroy ing all the property, burning homes and. rendering the people homeless One of the most horrifying scenes ev- CT witnessed was when we were all at church on Sunday and the rebels rushed in, shot the priest, killed many of the members, and then burned the church.
 Expects Great Battle.
 ''The troops are now rushing in On Torreon and Mexico City, and they are both expected to fall at any time General Villa is still doing most of the fighting and keeps his army we'll in hand. Huerta's army is practically on the verge of down fall.
 "When We left Mexico, carried my wedding ring, which prize very highly, in my mouth, for had the rebels seen it, they were sure to take it. They have no mercy on any one, and murder women and children as though they were cattle. We have lived in La Junta for nearly five years and bought nice home, but when ordered to leave, were forced to, let all go to ruin, and am sure that now our home has been burned and property destroyed.
 "The United States soldiers are now marching onward to fight and are guarding the frontier. The Americans in Mexico have much con- fidence in John Lind, President Will sons special envoy, and while he is doing all in his power, only little
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ently satisfactory. With prospects of being elected by handsome majority draws nearer, no Withstanding he custom which has grown up within the last decade of candidates making all kinds of exaggerated allegations of electien regardless of the probable results.
 l haze made the campaign solely upon my own merits, no mentioning the demerts, if any. of my opponent, leaving the question of ability and competency to .he voters to decide for themselves
 l am descendant of one of the earliest settlers of Jefferson county. and all of my interests have been and are now in Pine Bluff and Jefferson county. l own modest home in the city. and hope to spend the remainder of my life here with my family, among the good people of Pine Bluff and shall devote my pro rata of time and money to the progress it's institutions.
 l have been close student of the law for the past ten years, and have been member of the bar of 'ne Supreme Court of Arkansas for more than seven years, being admitted to the privilege of practicing before that tribunal few days after a1ralning my majority I am also a member of the bar of the Jefferson Circuit and Chancery Courts and of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas,-- this is the court in which federal questions are tried and decided, such as the pending water rate litigation between the City of Pine Bluff and the Pine Bluff Company.
 Prior 10 opening my office and be-
 
 Cn January 1, 1910, l was connected with one of the leading law firms of the city; and prior to that, was court reporter and stenographer. It may be correctly said that l have had ten years experience in law practice and procedure, covering the courts of this and adjacent counties, the State Su- preme Court, and the United States Court. During the time that I have been permitted to pracice before the Arkansas Supreme Court, I have ap- peared before the court in number of important cases, and it has been my good fortune and honor to file in that court second to the largest transcript ever filed there. have also been attorney for several inn provement districts in the city.
 If elected city attorney, I shall de- vote great part of my time to the study of municipal government and the solution of problems arising in , municipalities. I shall serve the city honestly, fairly and conscientiously and shall endeavor to do what is right, keeping in mind the idea of reason ableness, regardless of consequences to myself, or various factions that may arise in the agitation and settle ment of public questions.
 The office of city attorney is one of the most important in the admin istration of the city's affairs; and the selection of the proper man for that office should be regarded seri- ously by the people when exercising the sacred right of the ballot.
 submit my candidacy to you, frankly and sincerely, with these ideas in view. l believe thoroughly in the principle of electing the best men to office; believe l can make you good city attorney. If consis- tent with your views and ideas, vote for me, and it will be appreciated.
 Respectfully sumbitted,
 AR. COOPER. Advertisement
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ently satisfactory, with prospects of being elected by handsome majority growing brighter as the election draws nearer, no. Withstanding .he custom which has grown up within the last decade of candidates making of electien regardless of the probable rGCn1'C
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 " Arrangements have been made * for little Grace llIiii to be taken ! * Wednesday at noon to Chicago * for treatment. \ nurse will ac. * company her in order that she * may make the trip without Suf- ; * fering any i'll effects on the jour ney and can be well cared for. * s A: * s ;: * * * ." * * * * ] Among subscriptions received yes terday by The Graphic toward the fund for Grace Illiff, were the follow. ing:
 Mrs. F. G. Jenkins ................ $5.0( h. @ooehoauhi -,,-----.-,--- 1.o' Cash 10t
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14
ROBBERY At ARlON
Hardware Store Of Mr.. Nelson Broker
Into and $3.50 Taken From
the Cash Drawer.

A bold robbery took place at Ari-
an on Monday week ago, when the
n w. Nelson hardware store was
broken into and the sum of $4,000 was
taken from the cash drawer.
Mr.. Nelson locked the store at the
noon hour to go home to dinner and
# was during his absence that the rob-
hery took place. Entrance was made
through the back door to the store, a
name of glass being broken and the
kew turned in the lock. Nothing was
disturbed in the store and the miscre-
ant seemed satisfied with the fine haul
he made at the money drawer.
The officers have been keeping a
close watch, but as no clues were left
II is rather doubtful whether or not
The guilty party will be apprehended.
Peonle who we're in the vicinity of
the Nelson store during the time OF
the robbery failed to notice anyone at
the rear of the store. nor did they see
anv one in the interior during the alb
eance of Mr.. Nelson.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14
G. A. r. INSTALLATION.
Enjoyable Gathering of Old Soldiers,
the w. r. c. and S. of v.
on Friday Night

The G. A. r. and w. R. c. held their
joint installation Friday evening. The
usual supper was served at $50 to a
large company, consisting Of members
of these two patriotic orders, the S.
of V. and their families. Comrade
John L. Richardson was the installing
officer for the G. A. R., Comrade Simp-
son succeeding himself as command
er of John A. Logan post. The officers
of the Woman's Relief Corps were in
stalled by Mrs. Georgia Wade McClel-
Ian, the president for the ensuing year
being Mrs. Christine S. Romans. These
services were followed by very inter-
esting program, Mrs. Romans presid-
ing. Some little children, in charge
of Miss Craft and Miss Hall, acted
some Mother Goose rhymes to the de-
light of the audience Mrs. McCon-
naughey sang "The Sword of Bunker
HILL" Miss Norman read "The Story of
Patsy" and gave whistling solo. Miss
Staininger sang "A Perfect Day" Mrs.
Mcclellan gave short history of John
A. Logan corps and in behalf of the
corps presented spoon to the retiring
president, Mrs. Minna Cavett. who re-
sponded in a few we'll chosen words.
Talks were given by Comrades Simp-
son and Richardson and patriotic
songs by the entire company made an
evening of pleasure and profit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14
STOCKHOLDERS
ELECT OFFICERS
Officers Of New Opera House Company
All Reelected at Meeting Of
Company on Monday Last
BUILDING WILL COST NOW $4,000
Statesmen for Chairs and Fixture Con-
Germs Now in the City Furnish
ina the Estimates. Etc.

No change was made in the officers
or the directors of the company over
that Of last year. H. c. Finnern, Presi-
dent; G. F. Denker, Vice President;
John Nehls, Treasurer, were all re-
elected to office. Phil Schlumberger,
Peter Krauth and Max Roeh, directors
whose terms expired. were reelected
on the board of directors.
1t is now estimated that the new op-
era house when completed and equip
ped will represent total investment
of $75,OOO This is considerably more
than was thought necessary when the
project was first launched, but in or
der to build modern in every
detail and equal to those in
cities even larger than Denison, it was
decided to erect a building that will
be a credit to Denison and Crawford
county Already more than $4,000 of
the stock has been subscribed for and
we are informed that there is consid-
cradle of a demand for the remaining
stock. At first many were of the opin-
ion that the project would be a
losing proposition from financial
standpoint, but all fears along this line
seem to be on the wane at present.
The store rooms and offices in the
building have all been rented and this
will mean a source of much revenue
the year round. There is no question
but what the picture show will net
thousands of dollars yearly and the
rent from the opera house for public
gatherings and entertainments will
bring in great revenue.
At the meeting Monday afternoon
$1,1OO worth of stock was subscribed
and we understand that a committee
will endeavor to sell the remaining
stock in the near future.
The directors are now busy select
ing the chairs and fixtures for the op-
era house proper. A number of sales
men representing firms who manufac.
ture chairs and fixtures are in
Denison today making estimates
on the cost OF equipping the Denison
opera house. We are advised that the
directors have practically decided on
the kind of chairs that will be pur.
chased for the new building. The
chairs are sanitary and will cost in the
ghborhood of SLIGO each.
Work on the new building is
progressing very rapidly. The office
rooms on the second floor have been
plastered and carpenters are busily en-
gagged in finishing the interior.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14
MEETS DEATH IN
CITY OF CHICAGO
John e. Walker, Grandson Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Walker, Falls
to His Death on Way Home
ACCIDENT HAPPENS ON SUNDAY
Lad Falls From Platform of Elevated
Railway Station, a Distance of
20 Feet, to the Pavement

John E. Walker, grandson of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Walker of this
city, was killed Sunday morning last
in Chicago, as result of falling from
a platform at an elevated railway
station on Quincy street. This sad
news reached the grandparents here
Sunday morning by telegraph, and
Mrs. Walker left Sunday evening to
attend the funeral.
John Walker, sixteen year old son
of Mr.. David Walker, was student
telegraph operator at the offices of
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, and commenced his duties at
o'clock in the afternoon, remaining
in their down town offices until 3
o'clock in the morning His father,
in letter to Mr.. Walker explaining
the accident, said that it no doubt
would be source of wonder as to
how the boy could have fallen from
the elevated platform to the sidewalk
below, distance of about twenty feet.
There were no witnesses of the acci-
dent. He left the offices of the West
ern Union company at 3 a. m. for
home, and went to the Quincy street
station to take Douglas Park car
home. At 3:05 watchman went
along there and saw nothing unusual.
At 3:12 two men ran up into the sta
ton with the news that someone lay
on the sidewalk badly injured. 1t is the
theory of Mr.. Walker that the lad fell
from the landing at the stairs that
are used only in morning rush hours
for exit of passengers, and which is
never used as an entrance. There is
a gate at this point to prevent en-
trance and the other two sides of the
landing have 6-foot ratings to pre-
vent people from passing around the
gate. 1t seems that John attempted
to circumvent that railing by edging
his way around the outside. where
there is practically no hold for hands
or feet. The only possible reason
for gaining entrance in this manner
was, no doubt, due to the fact that he
was afraid that he might miss his
train if he had gone through the sta.
ton in the regular manner. His head
was badly crushed by the fall and his
limbs were broken in several places.
An ambulance was called and while he
was being taken to st. Luke's hos
pital he passed away.
John Walker is well known in Den
ison, having made his home here with
his grandparents for several years.
While in Denison he attended the
public schools and has host of
friends who were deeply grieved when
the news Of his death came.
He was 16 years of age the 25th of
last August and besides his father and
mother leaves one brother to mourn
his death. Mr.. Theodore Walker re-
turned only last Thursday from Chi
cago, where he spent several days Wis
iting at the home Of his son, and when
the news reached him Sunday morning
of the death of his grandson, whom
he had seen only few days prior, it
was indeed great shock.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14

Iowa and Denison is certainly the
favored spot when it comes to wealth
er. The Californians and Floridians
have nothing over this, the best state
and the best city on the western hem
isphere. Baseball, golf and even moon
light picnics are much in vogue. As
an advance agent of spring the school
boys are beginning the accumulation
of the joyous marbles. Sunday was
reported as the coolest day of the
season, registering degrees below
zero. Since then. however the cold
wave has passed on to Florida, while
a similar Alaskan disturbance is WIS.,
iting the western coast. The weather
in Denison today is ideal, a glorious
October day. Those who have stored
their automobiles have recharged the
batteries, filled the gasoline tanks
with fresh supply and are enjoying
the delightful moonlight rides.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14
ASSESSORS WILL
ASK MORE PAY
Meeting Of Crawford County Assess
ors at Court House Monday
Forenoon Well Attended.
INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED
Committee Composed Of John kruse,
Hal Johnson and chas. Speck
to Wait Upon the Board

The assessors of Crawford county
met at the court house Monday fore
noon and afternoon for the purpose of
gaining information before starting
their work of assessing, and talking
was elected chairman of the meeting
and P. keeney, secretary. The exec
utive boards instructions were read
and instructions from the county treas
urers office were listened to.
A committee, consisting of John H.
Kruse, West Side; II. B. johnson,
Union, and Charles Speck, East Boy
er, was appointed by the assessors
to meet with the board OF supervisors
at an early session of the board and
endeavor to have the compensation of
the assessors increased While the
law specifies what the wages per day
for assessing shall be, the assessors
feel that the board does not allow
them as many days in which to do the
work as they should. There has been
considerable complaint in regard to
the matter of compensation for this
work and only recently an assessor
declined to do the work on account of
the small remuneration. Each asses
sor contributed thirty cents to defray
the expenses of this committee. P.
j. Portz, deputy auditor, read the in
structions relative to actual values,
and after the matter had been dis
cussed, it was me we'd and seconded
that all property be assessed at its
actual value. Below we give the
names of the assessors who were in
attendance at the meeting:
w. F. Mcmahon, Iowa township;
w. F. Boeck, Nishnabotny; W. F.
Staller, Washington; H. B. Johnson,
Union; Claus F. Knutzen, Boyer; Tom
Meehan, Hayes; Chas. Speck. East
Boyer; Bruce Bair, Denison township;
S. H. Miller, Paradise; A. c. Wick
wire. Willow; Walter McAndrews,
West Side; M. o. Myers, Milford; D.
Vannier, Goodrich; August Maak,
Hanover; Jurgen kock, Charter Oak;
P. J. Lawler, Jackson: Gust Stehr,
Stockholm; w. P. Moeller, Otter
Creek; Fred Jacobs, Morgan; H. c.
Dorale, Soldier; Jas. H. Paist, Manil-
la; w. B. Gibson, Dow City; Frank
Hahn, Buck Grove; Pat Keeney, Vail;
]. A. Rule, Arion; H. A. Norman, Den
ison; J. H. Kruse, West Side;;|hG. r.
Johnson, Deloit; Otto A. Hollander,
Schleswig; Peter Langholdt, Ricketts,;
E. P. Andrews, Charter Oak.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14

To represent one insurance com
pany for term of twenty-five years
in continuous service is the record
made by Mr.. George Naeve, vice-pres-
ident of the Crawford County State
bank. twenty-five years ago this
month Mr.. George Naeve took the
agency for the Home Fire Insurance
company, of New York City. At that
time the company was practically un-
known in Denison and from few
scattering policies Mr. Naeve has been
able to build up large business for
this one company. AS recognition
to Mr.. Naeve's abality and faithfulness
to this company he has been honored
with handsome silver medal The
medal is beautifully designed and is
about three inches in diameter with
Mr.. Naeve's name neatly engraved
thereon. We trust that Mr.. Naeve
will serve the comranv for another
twenty-five years and that he may be
rewarded with an emblem of gold.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-14

At meeting of the Denison consol-
idated fire department, held on Mon
day evening, delegates We're elected to
attend a tiremen's meeting at Manning
which is being held today At this
meeting the place of holding the next
tournament will be decided upon, and
other matters of interest to the assO-
citation taken up. Among those from
Denison who are attending the meet
ing today are: Postmaster Wright, p.
j. Klinker, Fire Chief Muir, Gail Rich
ardson. E. ]. Miller Joe Monaghan, r.
a. Norris and Charles Fredericks.