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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Ieprosy In London.

A skin disease specialist writes to the London Standard: There are known to be about a hundred lepers in London. but l an afraid there are many others who are unconscious sui. fers. Only last January a woman came % me with what she described as an acute yttack Of eczema She was actually suffering from leprosy. How many more cases are thus hidden I cannot say--there must be others. Whether or not leprosy $ contagious UT infectious CT neither Is disputed. It is generally understood tbat the dis. ease is spread by eating 'ood that ieprous hands have touched. Leprosy, Of course originates from eating fish.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
BccS Club Enjoys plea;xnt Afternoon.

Mrs. Sam M Taylor was the hostess yesrerday efternocn to the Hawthorne Boox club, and most delightful after psoa was enjoyed by the members pao were in attendance.
 There was no formal program for tbe afternoon, many of the ladies bringing fancy needlework with them, | at which they worked during the ses- sion, while engaged in pleasant chat 1 with their fellow members.
 The house was handsomely decorat- ed the Christmas idea prevailing !n ] inc decorative scheme. Richmond roses in profusion added their wealth l of glorious red to the Yuletide idea. Refreshments were served during the session. Each of the members rece1v- ed during the afternoon little sachet bag to which was attached miniature Santa Claus, even more satisfying and significant a messenger of good cheer than the ordinary favor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Nutmeg Poison.

A German medical journal, the Munich Medizinische Wochenschrlft. gives a curious story of two cases of poisonlng iron, nutmeg, an article ID daily use in food and drink Two ser want girls partook of mixture made up of two ground nutmegs, small quantity of powdered cinnamon ana half a liter, about one Nnt. ot hos wine. One girl drank the greater pai.' the other but small portion. botn were taken to the hospital uncon' scious. The one who drank the great ar mart remained in stupor for three days and it was not until the fifth day that she recovered her senses. Tne other, who like the first developed failure of memory. vertigo and som nolence. was not so long in recovery Nutmeg contains an etherial OH taa ,s a recognized poison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Child Life Chapter Has EnjOyable Session.

The Child Life Chapter met ill reg ular session yesterday afternoon with a large attendance, and most enioyable afternoon was spent. The nrogram carried out was as follows; :; Response, "Toys.'
 Paper-"Festivities of Chrlstmas, by Mrs. Ray Mcintyre. .,, Discussion, 'The Bulleth' "ltli Mrs. !. A. Mcleod as leader.
 Miss Selma Martin will be hostess to the Beau Not club this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. M. l.. Culpepper left yesterday fer Hot Springs, to be the guest U, MT. and Mrs. w. Shannon for several weeks.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. D. McGaughy re- turned yesterday from a pleasant vlslt of several days with relatives m Llt- | tie Rock.
 Tha IIadies' Aid and Missionary sc, iety os the First Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon at d | o'clock.
 Mrs p G. Jenkins of Sherrill has re- turned to her home, after visiting HI Pine Bluff, where she did her Christ- mas shopping.
 The Woman's Missionary society ol tho Lakeside Methodist church wll' meet at 8 o'clock Monday afternooh' with Mrs. M. J. Mead.
 Officers and teachers of the sunday school of the First Methodist cnurcn i will meet Tuesday evening at I:oo P, m on important business. All arc being urged to attend.
 Miss Mabel Mitchell, who has been sor;ons,v ill at the home ot Mrs. 1' Philiips. 512 West Second street { is showing much improvement ana 's nn the road to convalescence.
 Mrs T A. Bolin has returned rom
 -uoek end visit with Mrs. J. J. StarKs at Camden. She was one of the sues.s Tuesday afternoon at an elapora.e rooention given by Mrs. StarKs II, honor of her guests, Mrs. boilh anu Mrs. Inman of Iowa.
 C. G. Wall has recovered sullici. ! ently from his attack of illness 'o '@ out again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
|phnlips. Martin
 |vuntials This Evening.

rho marriage of Miss Phoebe Phil inc and Robert Farrar Martin will be la1ehrated this evening at S:30 o'clock | st the Presbyterian manse, Rev. J. L. Norris pastor of the First Presbyter-
 ;.n church, conducting the ceremonies.
 If will be a very quiet wedding, en- l ly the immediate relatives of the con ,,.cting parties being present. The bride is native Pine Bluff girl of charming personality and who hoe a wide circle of friends. She
 oradpated from the Pine Bluff public srhco]s in 1911 and afterwards took Inn the nurses training course at the Dayis hospital, graduating at this last 1une with honors. The groom is the son of Mrs. Smith c. Martin of this city and is rising young business man being now in the cotton business with the Gould -Galbraith company. Mr, and Mrs Martin will be at home +, their friends at the home of Mrs. Martin. 217 West Fifteenth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Red Cross Fund Wil' 30 BenefittCG9

If the young women of Pine Bluff can successfully carry out the plans they have made. Pine Bluff will ma terially assist the Rrd Cross society in it's work of relieving much of the misery cG lsed by the terrific war now raging in Europe.
 Pine Bluff girls are planning to give thea dansante, or cabaret entertainment, at the Hotel Pines on New Years Day, between the hours of and in the afternoon, and al ready they have disposed of large number of admission cards. The girls are sparing no effort to make inc affair a success and promise most enjoyable time to all who at tend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Tho Tides.

There is little room for doubt abouA the theory that the tides are due 10 the moons action upon the surface or the water. Of course, there are other influences, the sun, for instance. exer' cising no mean force upon the tides; but the chies influence Is attributable to the p,oon- To be sure. there ls hardly any theory that is not objected to by somebody. but the theory that tidal action is due mainly to the pull of Luna may be accepted without . reasonable doubt"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
RICHARD CAMPBELL,
One-Time Wealthy New York Gambler
 "tashieS In" Life's Game.

New York, Dee. 11-Rchard A. Can field, practically the last survivor of Americas one-time kings of chance" died today at his home as result of a fall down a flight of subway steeps Canfields death will be mourned by many friends in the "400," as well as in the sporting classes In the days of his prosperity he catered almost exclusively to the very rich, and a taste for art, az well as a general air of culture and education, enabled him to make some close friends in the ranks of Americas leading million aires.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
EGGS GO HIGHER.
Hen Fruit Selling at B and 34 Gents
 Dozen in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Prices of fresh eggs advanced cents to B and 34 cents a dozen in the Chicago market yesterday, one of the most sensation al upturns in years. Scarcity of new ly laid eggs and heavy Eastern pur- chases were given as the cause for the advance. Storage eggs did nor follow the advance. Dealers expect fresh eggs next week to sell for 42 cents (retaiD and possibly higher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
AT THE CHURCHES
First Baptist Church.

Corner Sixth and Cherry streets w. J. B. Cox, pastor.
 Sunday school at 9:3O a. m., T. N Harper, superintendent Graded school with classes for all ages
 Preaching by the pastor at II a. m and 7:30 D. m.
 Morning subject: Excitement o Christian Zeal" Evening subject 'The Heedless Fool.'
 Ladies Aid and Missionary Cociety Monday at 3 D. m., missionary mNet- ing.
 B. Y. P. U. Sunday at 6:3O p. m.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3( p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Romance In oIbbon's Life.

Edward Gibbon, author of the "De cline and Fall of the Roman Empire. had his engagement with the Swiss Miss Murchod broken oil by his ia ther, mainly on account of his soE's health. On bis return to England Glib bon wrote: After | painful struggle i yielded to my fate: l sighed as I lover. but I obeyed a son." The disappointment made Gibbon . sa1 end sour man ell hts life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Ladies Planning for
 SchOOl Improvements.

An interesting, important and large |ly attended meeting of the Lakeside
 School Improvement association was held at the school yesterday afternoon, lat which the ladies discussed at some length the plans they have formulat- led for work during the coming year Several recitations and a song, by pu- ! pills of the school, were enjoyable features, as was 8 talk by Rev. Marion Nelson Waldrip, pastor of the Lake l side Methodist church, who, with Mrs Waldrip, was in attendance at the meeting.
 Tho ladies are working to arrange flor the establishment of library at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
PaychoIoalcal Fire.

My aunt told me to so tell the maid to make fire in the kitchen stove. as we had no fire in the other part of the house. did, and few moments later went to the kitchen. Holding my hands over the stove, said. My, how nice and warm it Is! It's heat ing up already" The maid lifted the stove lid and said. T haven't made the Ire yet."-Chicaso Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
CHIEF SAM IN AFRICA.
s.Back to Africa'' CclOnists Arrive at
 Salt POnG.

Galveston, Texas, Dec 11.-The steamship Liberia, which sailed rom here last October with Chlef Ai1red c. Sam and several followers In the "back to Africa" movement, among Texas and Oklahoma negroes. has ar rived at Salt Pond, Gold Coast of Africa. This information was cabled here yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
SUSPEND RATE RAISE.
l. C. (. Orders Increase Held Off,
 Until March 30.

Washington, Dec. 11.--Increased freight rates, ranging from , to 20 per cent, on fresh meats, packing house products and other articles in peddler cars from Oklahoma to other states were suspended today by the interstate commerce commission un- til March 30.
 An investigation will be made by the commission into all of the in creases in rates proposed by the Western and Southwestern railroads. the traffic suspended today being cnly on phase of the injury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12

Wc also give complete saristsction In the laundering of the household wash. Why not send us the heavy pieces--tablecloths bed spreads, sheets, pillow cases, curtains, tow els, napkins, etc. And so make tho washing lighter and easier. American nfxcelsior Laundry co tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
PERSONALS.

W. l.. Collier, who is quite i'll at lis home. was reported last night as inn proving.
 J. l.. Mitchell was here yesterday rom Little Rock on busincs7.
 (. M. Overman of Memphis was in flne Bluff yesterday on business.
 Attorney T. Hav:s Nixon returned yesterday evening from Rison where he tcok part in the prosecution of Kenneth Johnson. sentenced to twen- ty-one years for the ,,illing of Frank Armstrong;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Trinity Church (EpiscOpal)


 Corner of West Third avenue and Oak street.
 The Rev. Isaac C. Perkins of War ren, Ark. will have charge of the services at Trinity Sunday. There will be no early Communion service.
 There comes from Japan the inter- esting and encouraging news that the emperor, although himself a pagan, recently gave $25,OO0.O0 to St. Luke's hospital in Tokyo. Following his example six Japanese noblemen have contributed $5O,OOO.00 more to the same institution. St. Luke's was founded and derives much of its sup port from the Missionary Board of the Episcopal church. It is recog- nized as the most efficient hospital in Japan. It's chief surgeon. the man who by years Of faithful service has secured for it this rank, Dr. R. 5. Teusler, is first cousin of Mrs. Ed ward Bocage of this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
II. s, Trooper Hit.

Naco, Ariz., Dec. 11.-An American trooper was wounded and Mexican woman shot in the head today by the flying bullets across the border from the battle of Sonora.
 The casualties in Hills trenches totalled one.
 Thus was signalled the day of the arrival here of the Sixth artillery bat teries A, B and c from El Paso.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
PeeuIlarlty of the MIsslssIppI.

One of the most peculiar thiagH About the Mississippi river was figured out by d government engineer. He says that it would be possible for a man to take a light canoe at Green vile. Miss, and by floating down stream 40 miles and portaging four times he would find himself 40 miles upstream from where he started.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
First Methodist Church South (The Downtown Church)

ClHe DOWULOWH NHuTCH)
 Rev. D. R. Steele, pastor.
 Sunday school services 9:30 a. m. All members of the Home Depart ment are especially invited to be present. J. R. Sanders, Jr, superin- tendent.
 Morning service with sermon by the pastor addressed especially to the "old folks" 10:50 a. m.
 The old folks will be the guests of the Epworth league for dinner.
 Junior league 2:30 D. m.
 Senior league 6:30 p. m., Mission ary program. Subject, Africa" k. G. Custar, leader.
 Evening service with sermon by the pasor 7:30 p. m. Officers ana techers of the Sunday school will meet Tuesday evening. Important meeting at 7:5O p. m.
 Wednesday 7:30 mid-week prayer service.
 Rev. Frank Thompson will Till ms regular appointment in Argenta Sun day morning and in the evening Will breach at the Second Presbyterian church on East Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12

Get your hats made by Mrs. Nell
 kirchgraber. Childrens' hats q specially. Will make you new hat from new materials. or will use vour own materials. Phone calls or visit
 ing from 1 to 3 D. III. only, 1405 Main
 street, phone 2053. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Lakeside Methodist Episcopal Churci
 South.

Corner Fifteen and Olive streets. Marion Nelson Waldrip, pastor.
 Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., J. h. Watkins, superintendent. .
 Morning services and sermon at Il a. m.
 Epworth league at 6:30 p. m.
 Evening services and sermon al 7:30 p. m.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30.
 Womans' Missionary at Mrs. M. j. Meades residence Monday afternoon at o'clock.
 Strangers, travelling men, workine men and women, school children ant everybody invited to all of our serv. ices. A welcome as big as the worie awaits you here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Grocery Rnrg1ariZed,

Burglars entered the store of Hen ry Carter, negro, at 3,V>A west Eleventh avenue, early yesterday morning and made off with a quantlty of provisions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
Lutheran Church.

East Sixth avenue and Florida
 street. w. c. Schrader, pastor. English Sunday school 9:90 a. m. English services 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
PROHIBITION LOSES.
New Zealand's Vote Against Abolish
 ing Liquor Traffic.

Wellington, New Zealand, via Lon don. Dec. 11-Election returns lndl- cate that national prohibition has nov been carried. The Prohibltlonlsts fe- ceiyed a setback in several places.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
First Church of Christ Scientis

First Church of Christ Scientist. Shriners Temple, corner Main and Seventh streets.
 Services are held every Sunday al II a. m. and s D. m.
 Sunday school Sunday morning at 10 a. m.
 Subject-"God the Preserver of Man"
 Wednesday evening meeting at D. m.
 The reading room is open daily ex- cept Sunday and holidays, from 1:3O to 4 D. I'll. Visitors welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12

Believe"
 Monday. 7:3o D. m.-"rhe Way That Seems Right"
 Tuesday, 7:30 D. m.-"The Change of Healt.'
 Wednesday, 7:30 D. m.-"Prepare to Meet God "
 Thursday, 7:3Q D. m.-"Changing Religion''
 Friday 7:3O D. m.-I Thought"
 To all of these services the pub lie is most cordially invited. The Sunday school, the Bible Students and the Christian Endeavor will meet at their regular times for service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-12
The Church of Christ.

Corner Sixth and Beech streets. o' C. Clint, pastor. ,;,,
 The evangelist, H. M. Gilmore VIII continue his reviva l through tne week. His subjects for the week De- ginning with Sunday morning Will oe as follows: .,
 Sunday, Il a. m.-"The Measure o' Love-" .. ",
 Sunday, 7:3o p. m.-Things We
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-07
VALENCIA COUNTY
APPROPR|ATEsFOR
SAN DIEGO FAIR
Colonel R. {, TwitcheII Ap-
pears Before Board Of Com
miSSiOnerS and Secures a
Promise of $1,000.

The board Of county commissioners
Of Valencia county. In session in Los
l.unas Yesterday, appropriated $1,000
for motion pictures and slides. TO be
shown as part of the New Mexico eN-
hibit at the San Diego exposition. The
appropriation was made following an
explanation made To the commission
ers by col X. T.. Twnchell, who is
preparing thousands of photographs
and photoplavs for the san Diego
show
Colonel Twitchcll will appear be-
fore the commissioners in Hernalillo
county Friday and seek To secure a
similar appropriation for financing
The work he and his associates have
undertaken for New Mexico at the
San Diego show.
Gun for Tournament.
While here last evening Colonel
Twitchell received telegram from
Charles H. Davis. president of the
National highways association. of
South Yarmouth. Mass. offering n
500 cup for the motorcycle tourna-
ment. which is to he a feature of the
good roads convention to be held in
Santa Re this month Mr.. Davis is n
very wealthy man, greatly Interested
in good roads, and his offer of the
cup comes in response Ia request
made some days ago hy Colonel
TWitehcll
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-07
Embroidery

Embroidery
27nch Embroidery Flouncngs marked
Embroidery Flouncing
marked To
This
% Val
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-07

T.. T.. Cross. who travels in Virginia
and other southern states. was taken
suddenly and severely III with collie.
AT the first store he came to the
merchant recommended Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Two doses Of II cured him
No one should leave home on jour
ney without bottle OF this prepare
lion, For sale by all dealers
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COrsets

in order cut the price way
dosin--for example.
corsets that always sold ss25 s275.
marked to close
Most % these
Regular S250 and $500 models 20
Another lot which consists OF of
has been reduced from t125 and $3.50 .........
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-07

Art Department
Department exceptional NcckNear
4 price.
Pillow Tops and Table Runners which sold
offon
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Notion Section

Notion Section
Iiandkercficfs, Lad
Regular '6c 81 90
Nicely embroidered. ladies' initial md
values
Iandkcrchiefs.
Colored border
. =.
Scalopcd Edgng. always
Pearl Buttons
Ladies Suede Belts,
Hand Iaga embroidered crochet.
nj y Price
reduction opportunity get very al
big
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Brussieres

" 39cReguar Of
front laced back and butoning n
All 9oc 500 aud sll5 values
prices q Chamosete Gloves
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