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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-01
THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
TRAGEDY.

Surpassed in magnitude only by the Ii
tanic disaster of two years ago, the ca
tastrophe to the steamer Empress of
Ireland in the st. Lawrence river last
Friday morning comes with even more
startling force because of the features
which seemed to make the latter disaster
much less possible. In the case OF the
Titanic the collision with an iceberg took
place far out at sea and many miles
away from the nearest ship and many
times that from the nearest land; while
in the case of the Empress of Ireland
the vessel went down in comparatively
calm water, in sight of land and within
easy calling distance of shore stations
Of the wireless as well as of ships in
going and outgoing on the river. More
over, the crash of the Titanic against
the huge mass OF ice was without warn.
ing whatever, the berg looming into view
for the first time when it was too late
to turn the ships course; while in the
case Of the Empress of Ireland the col
lier Storstad, with which it collided, was
seen coming when the vessels were two
miles away, the vessels were cognizant
Of each others position and even though
a fog belt settled down between them as
they approached they gave warning sig
nails to each other at frequent intervals,
which should have been sufficient to pre-
vent the collision. But the fog warnings
seem almost to have proved the lure of
the siren instead, and the boats were
drawn to each other as if by some occult
power. However, there was not, of
course, anything preternatural in the col
lision; nothing but human weakness or
poor judgment will be found to have
been the cause. On whom the respon
sibility rests is a matter of conjecture
at the present time and will be until
both SHIPS officers shall have had
chance to tell their stories under oath.
On first information the officers of the
Empress of Ireland appear to be exon
Grated of blame; but it should be borne
in mind that the officers of the collier
have not had an opportunity to present
their side Of the case in full. Therefore,
pending such complete presentation, it is
charitable to hold Judgment in allegiance.
One feature of the catastrophe which
struck many people as something to de-
mand explanation, was the fact that
disproportionately large number of mem
bers Of the crew were saved, while
majority of the passengers were drowned.
At first thought, that would indicate
the reign of first impulses of savagery
during the comparatively few minutes
between the crash and the sinking of
the liner; but the disproportion is easily
by the knowledge that large
Of the lew were up and about
the ship attending to their usual duties
while the passengers were in their state
rooms asleep and, therefore, unable to
reach the deck, many being brushed to
death in their berths and others being
barred from exit by reason
of broken timbers and twisted metal.
The evidence already at hand goes to
show that small number of passengers
ever reached the deck where there was
a chance for life. On the other hand,
the sailors, stokers, stewards and other
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-01

gency we scarcely know what to say
that will Tighten the depression that
must have fallen on the community in
general and on the owners of the SPLEEN
did new plant in particular, except to
impress upon the people of the neighbor-
ing town that countless other communi-
ties have passed through depression that
seemed equally as deadening and by
keeping up their courage emerged into
brighter conditions. That perhaps may
be the portion held out for Williams.
town within due season. We sincerely
hope it is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-01
CURRENT COMMENT

Another thing noticed about the effect
of the new steel duties on the American
iron and steel industry is that, with all
the current depression, the steel trust
has just captured an order for $4,000
tons of steel rails from Australia. That
was done in competition with the steel
rail makers of the world, all of whom
are quoting these days their lowest
prices. Those high duties on steel and
iron will never be restored, whatever the
future OF our political parties. The
country must adjust itself to lower
tariff basis, whatever changes in detail
may still be ecessary.--Springfiel
Mass Republican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-01
FRANK E. LANGLEY. Publisher
Doubtless Miss Katherine Bement

Doubtless Miss Katherine Bement Da-
Wis, commissioner of corrections in New
York, was thinking more of comfort than
beauty when she recommended white
duck uniforms with low cut V necks for
the New York policemen. As commits
sioner of corrections in this matter she
is trife off color.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-01
Against Your Will

perhaps you were persuaded to insure.
But as against your will, the insurance
policy is infinitely better. 1t administers
your estate, free from expense and liti-
CATION. National Life lns. Co., of Vt.
(Mutusl.) s. S. Ballard, general agent,
Lawrence building, Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-01
"why a Referendum"

It should be determined definitely that
there is a popular call for another refer
endum on the liquor question before the
matter is again put up to the voters of
the state. Local option on the whole
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
DIES ARC GIRL
 POSES AS MAN IN WHEAT FIELD
Her Manner of Handling Pitchfork Caused Suspicion and Disclosure
 Followed.

Topeka, Kan. July 30.-For six weeks Marie Patrick of Des Arc, Ark, posed in Kansas as man. She wore mems clothing and during harvest helped about cook shacks and the barn, and did light work because she announced she was not strong enough to do mans work.
 The farmer became short of help and she was compelled to take pitch fork and help stack wheat. Her ac- lions caused the farmer, who had been suspicious of her sex. to accuse his slender, girlsh-looking hired man of being girl, and Marie confessed.
 She was travelling with J. P. Phil lips of Jackson, Tenn., who was work ing in the field when the girls sex became known. She is being held by the county attorney of Liowa county at Greensyiile, Kan, while an effort is being made to locate her relatives The girl explained that she and Phil lips had "bummed" on box cars and walked ties to Kansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
GALVESTON OPENS
 COTTON CARNIVAL
Auto Races on Beach One of Big
 Features of Annua! Event.

Galveston, Tex, July 30.-The an nual Cotton carnival was opened to- day, and will continue until the 9th of August Electric lights, flags and bunting have been used extensively and the city is transformed into a big playground.
 Each of the eleven days has been given the name of the principal feature which will take place on that day. among them being Texas Press Day, Travelling Mems Day. Children's s Day, and Army and Navy Day.
 One of the most interesting things which has brought hundreds of visi- tors from far away places is the this season is the only one which will be held, The professional events will be run today, August 1 and August 5. and the events for amateurs will take place tomorrow. The committee has appropriated 5000 in prizes for the different events to be run. Among the entrants are Eddie Rickenbacker, who won the $25,000 race at Sioux City, On July f. with his Dusenberg car, and Ralph Mulford, who will drive tho Peaugeot which scored sec- ond place in the last 800 mile race at Indianapolis. Mel Stringer, Joe Hor- an, Charles Kenne and Jack le Cain are among the other racing stars who have entered.
 Each successive season the attend ance at this meet has increased ma tcrially. It has become fad for automobile clubs and private owners throughout Texas, Oklahoma. Arkaa- sas and other southwestern states to make tours to Galveston for the races.
 The fact that numerous roads have been built and improved in that sec ton of the country recently is large Iy responsible for the influx to this great resort during the Cotton Carni- val work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
COLORED TEACHERS
 OF COUNTRY MEET
Booker T. Washington Among Noted asi0red Men WhO Will
 Speak at Savannah.

Savannah, Ga, July 30.-The Ma uonal Association of Teachers in col ored schools is holding it's meeting in this city. commencing today, and mold ing over the first two days of August. This is the first time this association has met on the Atlantic seaboard. and many teachers in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida who have not heretofOre been able to attend convention are now in this city.
 A number of distinguished repre- scntatives of the colored race are in attendance, among them being Dr Booker Y. Washington; Dr. H. Y, Healing of Kansas; IF. w. T. Vernon of Mississippi, and Dr. M. C. Mason of Jacksonville, Fla. A number of points of interest are scheduled to be visited by the teachers. The general subjects for discussion include health conditions in the public schools, agri- cultural, high and city schools, so- cial uplifts, etc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
CHRISTIAN CHURCH WORK.
Rev. Gilmore of BentOmyille to Take
 Field as Evangelist.

Little Rock. July 31.-fh mission ary activities of the Christian church are to be augmented in Arkansas. The sattc board has just closed an ar engagement with Rev. H. M. Gilmore, of Be4tonville, to become state evan gelist. He has resigned his pastor ate and will enter upon his new du- ties August 9, with a big meeting at Mount Ida. He has been located at Bentonvillel two years, and has built up splendid congregation there. He came to this state from Kansas. Rev Chas A. Chateen, of Little Rock, cor responding secretary of the board who has been doing evangelistic work will continue. as in the past.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
GERMANS LOSE
 TO AUSTRALIANS
Racquet Wicldcrs from kaiscr's Do main Completely Outciassed by
 Lads from AntipVdes.

pittsburg, July 30-One of the most fashionable crowds that assembled at an athletic event in this city wlt- messed tho opening games between the German and Australian teams m the Davis cup contest on the court or the Allegheny Couatry club at Sew ickley Heights today.
 Tho Germans were completely out classod and attributed their defeat ot the grass court. They have been playing on gravel courts.
 Wilding of Australia defeated Kricuscr, Garman. in straight sets e. 6-2 and 6-1.
 Brooks won from Froi'zhelm also in straight sets, l0-S. 6-1 and 6-2 Tomorrow tbe doubles will be played
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
Cotton Belt Employes Have Pleasant Conference With
 John w. Everman.
NOT EVEN ARGUMENT
(. J. Can't, One ef the Committee, Says Employees Proposition Met With General Managers ln-
 stano Approval.

For the purpose of making rate of pay for the employees of the Cot toa Belt who will be employed on the new motor cars, a committee from the different organizations of the firemen and enginemen, spent tue first part of the week at Iyler' Texas, in conference with Vice Presl- dent and General Manager of the Cotton Belt John w. Everman, re- turning to the city yesterday very we'll pleased with the result of the conference.
 Whine the contract with the com pany between the engineers, flfe- men. conductors and brakemell, specifically cover pay to be received by men working oa motor cars, the new cars purchased by the cotton Belt are of more improved model than the ones mentioned in the coh- tract, and the meeting was for the purpose of definitely determining the wages to be received by men who are to operate them.
 The meeting was very harmonious and no difficulty was encountered Tn the company in having them sign the contracts presented by the commit tee. The federal board, representing the four orders was composed Of F. p. Bridges, Pine Bluff, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; c. C. Wilks, Tyler. Texas, Brotherhood of Fireman, and Enginemen and Order of Railroad Conductors, J. T. Barker. Texarkana and C. J. Can't. Pine Bluff Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen.
 "The committee is we'll pleased wit hthe result of tine conference said Mir. Can't yesterday. "All mat ters were amicably adjusted, and Our proposition as put to MT. Everman inet with his approval and the con- ference ended, as it was begun, very hafmoniously, with all parties con- cerned well satisfied The meetine was merely for the purpose of fixing a rate of pay for men who are to be employed on the new motor cars anc no other matters were taken up.'
 MT. Grant, said that MT. Everman spoke very favorably of Pine Bluff, the fine reception given him while here, and that it was his aim and in tentoa to help Pine Bluff in all it's undertakings. He also intends pay ing Pine Bluff another visit as soon as he gets his business in shape, said MT. Can't.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
AANDLEY MAKES
 A TRAP RECORD
Local Sportsman Breaks 97 Out of 100 at Weekly
 Shoot Here.

By breaking 97 qut of possible 100 clay birds at the regular weekly shoot yesterday of the Fine Bluff Gun club, (. C. Handley led9 the sportsmen and carried off the lpnors for the day. This is quite record for local shoot CTS. Other membsrs also made excep- tlonally fine scorks yesterday
 All the members shot at 100 yester day and the following scores were registered:
 J. R. Hinkle, 95.
 w. H. Deaver, 94
 J. K. Lewis, S3.
 F, K. Bloom, v.
 Theo Green, 73.
 E. J. Voss, 73.
 ]. T. Lloyd, Fl.
 Sol Bloom 62.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
REDFIELD ACTS
 AS HOST TODAY
Big Barbecue to Be One of Features of Celebration, Open Air
 Dancing Another.

A large number of Pine Bluifians will attend the big barbecue at Redlicld today, which is being given by the citizens The convenient man. ner in which the trains go to and from the place will enable the people to leave Pine Bluff this morning at S:30 o'clock and return at 5:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Many autOists of the city are planning to make the trip overland. A fine program of speeches by we'll nnOwn men from over the state will be given. The barbecue dinner will be feature. A large platform has been erected and danc- ing will be indulged in open air. A band will also furnish music through out the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
That Made Milwaukee famous.

Water sells in Little Rock for from ) to 15 cents gallon and the water companies have utterly failed to keep up with the supply.
 The poor peaple. are forced to drink the water which comes Tn through the city mains, however, for they cannot afford the luXuries of the min eral waters. This water has been condemned by the city bacteriologist, yet the poor people, who are paying the company high rates for pure Wa ter, must continue to drink it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
OPPORTUNITY TO
 CUT COST OF DRESS

Hart t,Schaffner & Marx and Adler l. chester suits that usually sell for $25 to $30 may be purchased for $l3 during the next five days, according to an announcement by the Henry Marx company.
 The Henry Marx company thinks so much of ,lese suits and of the extraordinary opportunity for eco- nemy. it is offering men of Pine Bluff aud adjacent territory in marking them down to $15 that the company is using a page in today's issue of The Graphic to tell the public about it.
 I..e brands are SC well-known that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
ORGANIZE AUTO COMPANY.
l.. B. Brackin and t. II. Montague
 Form Stakeholder Corporation.

A Studebaker corporation has been organized in Pine Bluff by l.. B. Brackin and C. H. Montague. The capital stock will be 5000 and arti- cles of incorporation will be. filed be- fore the end of the week. $5,000 of the capital stock has already been paid in and is distributed equally be- tween Mr. Brackin and Mr. Montague. Twelve of the cars have already ar rived and gre at the garage on West Barraque street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
CONVICT WOMAN OF
 HUSBANDS MURDER
Verdict as Rendered by Connecticut Jury Carries Penalty of s
 Life Imprisonment.

New Haven, Conn.,, July 30.-The jury in the case of Mrs. Bessie Wake field, charged with complicity ill the murder of her husband, agreed at 15 on a verdict of murder in the second degree. carrying a penalty of Imprisonment for life.
 James Plem has already been hang ed for the murder. At the first trial Mrs. Wakefield fas sentenced to hang.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31

nothing need be said, on that score The Marx company states that suits in all sizes, patterns and textures may be found in the assortment; an assortment which includes values of from $25 to $30, but which is to be sold during the next five days at about 50 per cent reduction on $la suit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
Stoddard for Auditor.
FIVE

Little Rock, July 30.-It is learned on good authority that Maj. i.l o,od- darG of the state land office, will be a candidate for auditor of state in the next primaries to succeed l.. l.. Coffman. s. N. Evans of Little Rock formerly of Bardanelle, is also men tioncd as a prospective candidate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31

---J. A. Bowles. for a number of years manager of the Jefferson hotel pool room, resigned his position and will engage in the carpenter trade. His successor has not yet been named.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31

The requests of the Mixers Union for an increase in pay from $75 a month to $50 per month. with four days off each month instead Of two days, has been indprsed by the San Francisco Central Labor union. It is believed that no serious objection will be made in the enforcement ot the new scale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
ilays at McNciI.

Little Rock, July 30-Gov Hays will deliver an address tomorrow at the Confederate rexniOn at McNeil, and will Return Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
SPORTING CHATTER.

Pitcher Jack Rowan has gone to his home in Dayton, undecided as to whether he will eventually report to Chattanooga or not. President Her man tried hard to place him else where and told Jack he would send him to any club which would make an offer for him. but up to date Chat tanooga is the only one, and he will probably go there in the end.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31

Reports from Paris say that Jack
 Johnson lost good lump of the mon ey he won on his fight with Moran on Gunboat Smith when the latter re- gently lst to Georges Carpentier on foul in their London bout. John son is not grieving over his loss, how ever. and says that Carpenter can still be bested by Smith if the Amerl- can can have another chance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31

Higginbotham and Hammerschmidt are hot new team of eccentric equlf- ibrists on the Keith circuit. but the names of a battery on the Dubuque team of the Three l league.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-31
Baltimore lldianapOlis. rain. Southern League. Memphis ,, Montgomery I. Chattanooga 1, New Orleans l. Mobile 1, Nashville i.

Birmingham ?. Atlanta 1.
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Wanted Situations-Male.

wANrrD-Situation a. chauffeur ZOE
Nste family references Address
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CONVENTIONS
OF Three Dominant Political Parties
TO Be Held az Columbus To-day.
viii Draft Platforms

COLUMBUS. o. Aug 24-Three
dominant political parties. the Demo
cratic. Republican and Progressive
viii hold state conventions here to-
morrow for the first time under the
new primary law The work OF the
conventions Is restricted BY law 20
writing OF platform declarations I'M
der which the fan campaigns will be
made
Republicans. 10 was openly stated.
are planning TO take no positive
stand on tho liquor question. - inject
cd into the campaign By the initia-
ton OF proposed constitutional
amendment for statewide prohibi-
ton by the Ohio Aau-Saloon league
and an anti-prohibitory amendment
by liberal interests. n Is expected
that the Democrats will endorse the
existing license system for saloon ).
Progressive Leaders said their plat
form will probably declare for state
and national prohibition.
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Eorn-ro Dr. aud Nrs n y I'd
wards 90 Washington. Pa a daughter
~. t.ds srds sas a FORMER physician Of
Ar and Ar-. n. q Hartley. Mrs n
, HARTLEY and Mis- Mamie MoutEofu
sry have been visiting frignds in Can
tom. onto. drivtug through IN thr Hart
leg car
Ar and Ars Harry NcLure Of Wheel
lnE ucr. callers In town SUNDAY
Mrs.. Martha King OF MnodiaWn. Miss
hate Maxwell % Clinton and Mr. Mar
Earet Young we're guests of MS. Lilue
King on Money.
Misses AheFa sd Hannah Ierrome
entertained with e. dinner On SaturdaF
- rntnE complimentary 90 the house
guests thrf have breu entertaining
Mr. and AIRS. Bruuk Shields spent
SUNDAY with Mr. and Mr.. W -.
Hedge. 90 itruokc county.
Ir rus Mr. William rogue of
wheeling. are Ni-iting their father Mr
Joseph Fague.
a number from here attended the
hrllei t-'t camp meeting on SUNDAY.
Services ere being held IN the chris
fiau church this wees. conducted by
Rev. BARTON. the pastor in charge and
br Taylor. OF bethany.
Miss lundneld. a returned missions ~
from china. gave an Interesting lecture
a. m, NJ. p. church ON sunday after
moon.
Miss Francs Cannon. 81 weIlsburE
ts visiting Mr. snd Mrs. MYicy Cox.
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SANDY RIDGE, 0.

SANDY RIDGE. o. Aux et-Mrs
Joseph McNichols - Bethesda spent the
ga-t week eith her parents Mr.. and
AR and Mrs y r. sears we're
Barncsyille visitors saturday
biz friend Wufrcd WOOD ~ belmont
Saturday and sunday
Misses Margaret and Mary HoWeu OF
Spmertun were the guests Of their
Erandparsnts few days last week
Mr william BOYD. ana Mrs. Bert
BAILEY were business callers ia barnes
willie Saturday.
Koehler Fisher was the guest OF New
ark friends last week.
Lewis baylor vas a business caller IN
harnesNtlle Saturday.
Mrs WIN Fiannigan and interesting
little daughtsr Mary. have been the
guests % Mrs william Boyd the past
wseh Mr.. Flanuigan coming up sunday
ana accompanying them home
Miss Jennie bailey will leave in
attend college
Misses Lsnora and Ada CARPENTER
we're M wheeling last week virrt,nr
friends and relatives They went on
saturday and returned TUESDAY Miss
Lcuora cuntemplates taking a business
course az Wheeling this fan
Sir and Mrs Hartman McEndree were
shSgpi1E In sarnesville saturday.
er 80 town saturday.
Miss Ella Fisher and brother Koehler
attended church IN Barnesville SUNDAY
Mr. and AIRS Jepp y. Blowers. or
itSrontgwn. Ncre shopping In Barnes
Miss Bertha Steer. o. Pigeontowr,. en-
tertained a number OF her friends F'ri-
qal evening. Music being the chief
4lrS Joseph Hoge Of PigeontoWn. was
GAINESVILLE caller Saturday
ar hrose Icuers OF slabtoWn. was IN
town on business SATURDAY rn0rnlng
Mr. Madison Eddy and sister Misc
Mary. OF fiEeoutoWn. we're Rarnes,-fiIe
visitors Saturday.
Misses Helen and Mildred RaiIav OF
nlEeontoNn. were guests al the home OF
W lillian Boyd. Saturday.
AT Fletcher Neptune Of Stur1nfo,.rr,
Nas "a business caller iu town SATURDAY.
Martha NaylOr visited Win her
tIeua. parents Mr. and Mrs I'd Gibson