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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
FIGHT DRAINAGE
 kIRSH LAKE DIST.
Thirty one Property Owners Seek Injunction Against
 Officers.

R. R. Rice and thirty other proper ty owners of Lincoln county nave filed petition in the Jefferson chan cery court for an injunction against B. F. McGraw, collector, md J. H. Hellums, Joseph Smith and J. G. Ringo, commissioners, of the Kirsh Lake drainage district for the pur- pose of restraining them from issuing to or redeeming from Hahn & Carter, contractors, any warrants, bonds or certificates of indebtedness under a contract dated October 31, 1912.
 The basis of the action is ant act of the general assembly, enacted and approved on March 8, 1913, declaring it unlawful to issue bonds without a majority of the land owners, repre- value, of the district having first pe- titioned for the issuance of bonds. The petitioners declare the purpose of the act was to prevent the improvement being made unless with the approval of the majority of land owners, repre- senting a majority in value and acreage in the district.
 Petitioners also cite the case of D. Hopson vs. the Kirsh Lake drainage district, the decision of the Jefferson chancery court being sustained by the supreme court of the state. Hopson was successful in securing judg- ment setting aside the cancelling of the contract with Hahn & Carter as being beyond the powers of the com missioners.
 Under the contract attacked Hahn & Carter were to receive 9k cents per cubic yard for clearing and digging the main canal and 1912 cents per cubic yard for clearing and digging the laterals in Jefferson, Lincoln and Desha counties. The contractors agreed to accept in payment bonds of the district at par value, and bonds .aggregating $135,O00 were authorized by the commissioners. Plaintiffs allege that despite the act of March 8, 1913, and the decision in the Hopson case, the commission ,ers are, preparing to redeem bonds issued to Hahn & Carter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
TE1kARKANA MAYOR
 TALKS OF ARKANSAS
This States Growth is Retarded by ! is Ancient Laws and Too
 Much Politics. as t-es j,

{. Mayor John, P. Kline of Texarkana, Ark, arrived in the city yesterday to 5 attend the session of the Democratic state convention. He left last night s for Memphis to settle several matters connected with the estate of Michael Meagher,s who left his property to- be used for establishing charity hospi- tai at Texarkana and named MT. K line as one of the trustees to carry out the bequest. A
 MT. Kline. who has acquired the reputation of handling the city's business with the same care that he gives to his own and has brought about many economies in Texarkana's s municipal affairs, is pleased with the improvements under way. He has succeeded in establishing an improve ment district that will mean the paw ing of the entire business section of Texarkana.
 Another plan that Mir. Kline has censummated is the creation of a drainage district that will protect from overflow a large area southeast of the city, part of which is to be used as free factory sites to be reach ed by belt line. The railroad will be constructed by Texarkana people.
 .Texarkana is. moving forward rapidly" said Mr.. Kline, 'and our people are utilizing to the fullest the natural advantages of the city to make it large commercial and dis tributing center"
 Mayor Kline is not a politician. The mayors office is the first public po- sitlon he ever accepted. He believes there is too much waste of public money, and too much politics in putt lie affairs of Arkansas.
 We must relegate to the rear the professional office-seeker," asserted MT. Kline, "and place in office men who will conduct the affairs of the public on an economical business basis. Arkansas is the greatest state in the union, but it is badly handicap ped by the ancient laws remaining on the statute books. Cities, especially are retarded by the constitutional provision prohibiting the issuance of bonds for public improvements and I hope the people will relieve the cities Of this embarrassment by adopting the bond issue provision in the next election"
 Mayor Kline is an admirer of Mayor Taylor of Little Rock, believing he is the kind of man the people should next place in the governors chair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
Boy Scouts Encampment.

Dallas, Texas, June 3.-Boy scouts of Texas who are attending the state camp on Ranch "U," beginning to- day, and lasting two weeks, will en- joy feature in which probably no other scouts, as an organization, have ever participated. This feature Is a rabbit run and the scouts have made preparations to go after the record for affairs of this kind in Texas. The "U" ranch is as wild almost as it was in it's frontier days. and the hundreds of scouts will undoubtedly have two weeks of excellent sport and run be- sides the excitement of the rabbit run
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
ORPHANS DAY.

New York, June S.-Orphans' day that day of all days for the little un- fortunate inmates of this city's asyl- ur1s, is to be observed here tomorrow, and scores of dealers and private own CTS interested in this charity, have loaned the large number of cars nec- essary. The children will be taken to Witzefs park, large, woody area in which they can play and run to their hearts content out at College Point, l.. l., distance of about twelve miles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
A Reliable Hair Tonic.

It is an easy matter to prevent di- seases of the scalp by using Meritol Hair Tonic. It should be used reg ularly to keep the scalp free of germs, as these germs are the cause of the majority of cases of dandruff and later, badness. We are author- ized to guarantee Meritol Hair Tonic. W. L. DeWoody & Co.,, exclusive agency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
Believes Bladder Distress and Weak.
 ness.

Irregular, painful bladder weak 'nesses, disappear when the kidneys are strong and healthfully active. Take Foley Kidney Phills for that burning, scalding sensation-irregular painful action -heavy, sore feeling and bladder distress. You will like their tonic restorative effect--the relief from pain-quick good results. Con- tain no harmful drugs. Try them. Sea wells Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04

Why go through life embarrassed ,nd disfgured with pimples, erup- tions, blackheads, red rough skin, or suffering the torthres of Eczema. itch, letter, salt rheum. Just ask your Druggist for Dr. Hobson's Ec- zema Ointment. Follow the simple suggestions and your skin worries are over. Mild, soothing. effective. Excellent for babies and delicate, 'ender skin. Stops chapping. AL ways helps. Relief or money back. ,0c. at your Druggist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
Indigestion? Can't Feat. No Appetite 1

creases your appetite; stops indiges- tion; you can eat everything. A real spring tonic for liver, kidney and stomach troubles. Cleanses your whole system ard you feel fine. Elec- tric Bitters did more for MT. T. D. Peeble's stomach troubles than any medicine he ever tried.s Get bottle today. soc and $1.OO, at your Drug gist.
 Bucklen's Arnica SAve for Eczema.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
WOMAN COULD
 NOT SIT UP
Now Dses Her Own Work. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound Helped Her.
Ironton, Ohio.-" am enjoying bet ter health now than have for twelve

years. when l De-
 gan to take Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound 1 could not sit up. 1 had female troubles and was very ner- vous. l used the remedies a year and I can do my work and for the last eight m on tn s 1 h av e work ed for other
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04

This laundry is sanitary. By our process the clothes returned to you are cleaner and more hygienic than it is ossible to obtain by the usual home washing. American Excelsior Laundry G. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
Dedication of Dallas Hall.

Dallas, Texas, June 3.-The dedica- ton of the main building of Dallas hall, Southern Methodist university, and appropriate celebrations took place today. This date was selected because it followed so closely the clos alg of the general conference of the Methodist church, South, at Oklahoma City, and great numbers of Methodists from the convention are now in the city to attend these exercises, and to familiarize themselves with the uni versity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04

Tiger AGrit roofing, painted iron roofing. galvanized iron roofing. at Cleveland Matthews Hardware Co.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
Farm Notes
BY H. L. RANN

We asked if there S any cure for the double chin in male pigs. The best remedy We have found is to clamp the pig Tn wise and massage his neck with emery wheel until the Adams apple heaves in sight. The double chinned pig is getting as com mon preachers children at d circus and il is time something was done to discourage his propagation.
 
 Some colts have a very disagreeaole speaking voice and their versation sounds good deal like the ducet strains from plugged harmonica We had colt once which used call it's mother to labor and refreshment with a faseuo nigh C which would shatter the ear drums of q deaf mute. and We finally had remove section of his epiglots with corn A colt which has a Whinny like the treble clef of a mill ought be belted up to a siren whistle and allowed sing duet with the fire bell
 It is big mistake build the manager so high that horse has to stand his tiptoes reach the feed box. A friend of let the contract a new stable to cross-eyed carpenter and when he got through the had jack up his horses in q bed blanket lie forgot to do this day broodmare caught her goitre the top rail and slowly stransled away to everlasting bliss. A high manager will make d short-ne gelding lool, like sighted a hootchie- kootchie show.
 The original chump is the farmer tries to milk from hllf-staived The man who has idea that he can founder a heifer on a pint of ground feed twice week will draw the largest lemon in the creamery companYs prize distribution. We remember farmer who tight that he couldn't yawn without making his crackle like bonfire, and he figured that d milch COW ought O get fat the wind The result that his cattle looked if they had been fed through laundry mange. Your milk check will resemble a popular subscription for the Home for the Aged be- fore you put meat hungry heifer with love af- lection and other valuable considerations
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
The Averaue Man

One of the many pecuarites of Colonel Roose- Welt in his intense practicaoity. Foremost in the movement for the betterment of social conditions he IS Tn sympathy with the ideals of many imprscti- cal persons working for improved conditions but ne IS wholly out of sympathy with their methods He would reform abuses of natural rights rather than to set up new code Of rights. Human rights all agree should be placed above property rights but the impractical have not recognized that property rights inherent part of human rights Property rights should not be abolished but they should be made subsevient
 The ideas of Colonel Roosevelt are clearly and in a most interesting manner set forth in his de- scription in the Outlook agricultural progress in Argentina, in "On the Way to the Andes" There is in his brief description his conclusions an answer to volumes socialism. We learn that when the rights Of the average man have been properly conserved we have done much as We profitablv do The next aim should he to en- large the ranks of the average and not to at tempt change human nature by laws and ordi- nances Colonel Roosevelt said:
 The Argentines are thoroughly awake to the need Of having small land owners They have no faith whatever in any of the theories that would abolish ownership in property or even ownership in land. This may be due the that part of the business 2f the nation in it's northern country
 
 the Worst obstruction civilizng the Indian the fact that the Indian actually practices the theories of certain advanced socialists. The Indians the ChacO in practice have personal property. The result is that they are all kept permanently the level of the shiftless the idle and the incompetent
 In practice il proves be impossible Q ele- Nate them until they given the chance have personal property which is he shared the shiftless and the idle Among these Indians ap- piled socialism has simply that any property acquired by anybody is shared with the worthless members of the tribe The result has been the positive refusal of the thrifty and ar-sghted into the business of accommodating goods for their less worthy brothers that the entire social life is stagnant In the Argentine present, and during the immediate past it has been proved by actual experience that the only way get d betteIment of social and industrial conditions is give the average man the chance to property for himself if he possesses the necessary industry and thrift and this means that not only must he he protected against the big who would exploit him but that he must also be protected against the small man who is lazy, thTiftless vicious In prac tice the possession of property and the chance to possess property result of honest and inte gent toi offer the chief incentives for the growth Of well-being and civilization
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
CRAZY MOUNTAINS LESSON

Crazy Mountain is in Montana. The whole state has heard of it, and word of it is spreading to other states. A teacher and nine children have made il famous. Here is the description of Crazy school inspector of Montana gives:
 The schoolhouse is d ten by twelve shack with roof that slants only way, and is covered with black tar paper. The cracks in the floor were big that pencils easily fell through them. There only three tiny windows The hole cut through the for the stovepipe clumsly made that the rain down into the stove and put the fire out The rain also beat in at the door, which was latched by a chain hooked rail. The desks had been thrown away by a neighborlng school. The seats were boards held up ny sticks of wood unless pupil fortunate enough to find box of the right size to use for chair The teachers desk plank nailed on two sticks. and against the wall
 In this schoolhouse the teacher and her nine pupils began their work last spring. Most of the pupils had books for thre weeks they had no fire. although it damp and cold But these things made difference-they had come to work, and they worked
 day d premium list of the Montana state fair came to the school. Teacher and pupils exam ned it eagerly to what there was that they could do Best Kindergarten work'-no chance there Best shop work'-that even more hope less Best collection of wild flowers pressed and mounted with description of five. Everybody shouted We do that
 How those children worked They secured the region from mountain top to valley. They invented flower presses and put the flowers m books under the heaviest weights they could find. They made use of sacks of flour trunks. bureaus, the leg oi bed Finally they selected their best specimens sixty eight in all-carefully mounted them on Whte cardboard and sent them to the state fair Ana Crazy Mountain school the prize for the pest collection of wild flowers sent by any school Tn the state
 Not onl,. that but the little group of children won the attention and interest of the Whoe std'e' and q successful merchant, who saw the1r eXhlpit' sent this message to the county ln whch 'r'|A Mountain is situated:
 .co and tell the people of Park county that boys and girls who do work like that are entitled 10 d hotter schoohouse and better equipment anu tell the children that. when they get the ho"se '"eS can come to my store and get anything ,ieH W""' i |. ,Yitbout money and without price. The pest business men as well the best schooheh reah~e that novs and girls who do faithful work with Wha' they have make the men ana women Mi'' "' 7o ,.ork when the time larger opportunity comes
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
When Our Ships Fled

Thank God for the Germans exclaims the Douglas Dispatch referring the interference by a German warshp with the mobbing of American citi- at Tampco while the American warshps which had collected there with the purpose sezing that port steamed away We understood that their retreat had been ordered by somebody for the that their presence in the bay irritating to the MeXcans; it feared that it would preciptate q combination of federas and constitutionalists who carrying half hearted battle with each other. The American fleet, it believed red rag
 The Germans were consderate of MeXi- sensibies and by threat which the Mexicans knew would only briefly precede action, rendered the existence foreigners in Tampico secure Meanwhile fleet in flight from Mexican warships shore batteries but on orders from somewhere perhaps the navy the state department Washington, rather than the mi tiative of the commander of the fleet But the ef feet upon the Americans left Tampico the same. It made difference to them whether the American warships had been driven away or as doves of peace, had just fluttered from an inpend ing disturbance
 It is not thing that Americans in foreign lands given the protection that other foreigners, their neighbors enjoy. It has been q reproach upon country years that among uncivilized half civilized people Americans have d precarious existence other nations proceed upon the principle that show of strength and when necessary. exercise of force in such will impress itself upon the memory pro duces respect for them and security of their citi 
 It is shame that Americans in Mexico have found it advisable to claim be British German subjects in order to secure respectful treatment.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
CIearinq the Plaza

We wonder why had not thought be- fore of such resolution as that offered by Com missioner Cope setting aside half of the city hall plaza for exclusive and children. The commissioner has wisely chosen the half, for that is the pleasant in the summer after
 
 As the plaza has been conducted rather. it has been allowed itself it has been of all to and children. A would hesitate pass through it. much less stop on of the benches If she had sufficient hardihood stop she would much likely than not be unable find place to unless she should follow the example of of the who when unable to find seats. sprawl upon the grass.
 Almost any hour ot the day evening may find from fifty hundred occupying the seats sward groups obstructing walks listening to orator saving the country up lifting humanity. Some the who visit the plaza have right to there. They ill of work and have no other pleasant place where they may pass the time. Many of the others mere loafers and have no right be on the plaza or in any other place
 But the main thing is that the plaza has been inaccessible to women We have been talking about parks and places recently until have wrought ourselves into a of mind and hay very properly done for need all the parks and places secure But in the mean time have been making not the best of the places have. There is only one public place where women and children in the central part of Phoenix and be against mingling with loafers. The court house plaza is kept moderately free from them. The sheriff and his deputies and the gardener their motion maintain fair surveillance that plat of ground. A who manfests tendency to become nu- sance, either loud talkative one sprawng one, is quickly hustled elsewhere
 The resolution of AIr. Cope will prove boon
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
Doughnuts
By WALT MASON

1 seek the hgh-class eating joint when m>- old stomach gives d wrench, there the walters proudly point to bills ,sf fare got up in French order this, and order that, n eagerness my face to feed, and oftentimes 1 break stat pronouncng words l cannot read And the costly ems. prepared by imported cook to other times and other with reminiscent eyes look My mother never was in France. foreign jargon did slc speak, put how l used sing and dance when she made doughnuts d week, oh. they were crisp and brown and sweet, and they Were luscious and sublime. and could stand around and eat half bushe a time The doughnuts that our mothers made, They were the goods they the stuff: We used to them with d spade and simply couldn't get enough And when I face imported grub all loaded down with Choctaw names, | sigh and wish I had d tub doughnuts. made by old- time danes. do for fancy frills. but when the doughnut dish appears. kick my hind OCT the thrills, and Whoop for joy, and wag my
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
IRISH COMFORT

Mike. who of joh. sat under tree and smoked his pipe he w2tched Jerry c Toolc vield ng pick un Ter the blaze of an August sun Jerry using the pick r5iroad Cut, and the atch; uiness of hs foreman was such that he four few opportunities to interrupt the ceaseiess rise :tEs fall of his implement
 Mike watched and smoked, thinking asitl pride of the industry of the Irish
 Hoy Mother" Jerry exclaimed, taking advan tlge ot momentar. lapse in ile foremar's atteh- tion. Th.s is tine hardest job l tacl cl'
 "G'wan." said Mike lesurey blowing out whiff of smoke Sure, and it's easy job.
 Easy" shouted Jerry. It's hard and it's hot! Bedad the thermometers a hundred and twelve in the shade"
 Mike let another whilf of smoke curl from his sensitive lips
 Whats that to you?" he asked carelessy. You don't have to work in the shade. do you?'-The Popular Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
NEVADA INDEBTEDNESS

In 1sS0 the total debt of Nevada at the c'ose Inf the fiscal year. December 31st, was Sa"o'ooV' LII 1Seo if was s567. .000 n 1912 it was $6'l'ooo' me population of the State was 6Zooo III iooV' f'V t m 1900 and 91 900 in 1912. In 1880 the per capi'a u - ee og. in 1seo ii was S1135 in 1900 it amounted to s1517 but declines s6.70 in 1sl2
 Tn contrast with the State of NeVaoa we i'i that taking the entire debt Cess sihhihs iun assets, for the forty-eight states, the per cap.1 - ordino Tn the latest report. is $3.o2, or $3lS less than the per capita debt of Nevada comp'iis ,he increase in the per capita dept or NeNaua all" inc increase for the fortveght states TOT lle l
 ar perod we find the ratio of increase TOT NeNdua
 ,+ ,,o third tho ratio of decrease for the forty eight states the s54S falling to $352 Tn the average for the orty-eght states and $60S advanced to $oV in Nevada
 Al the present time about 0l per cent oi the total nopulaton the United States Will be iouno in the State of Nevada, and O. per cent oi the to' debt (ess sinking fund asets) is attributed to that State-B,letin of Department of Commerce.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
PRESSURE OF MIND

Every one II the hoteI smoking room, with exception had been holding forth his own per sonal bravery and presence of mind. Everybody with the same exception had recounted least hair raising episode in which he figured the embodiment of cool courage
 At last the silent exception was asked if he had never had cause 10 exert his presence of mind
 Only once" he replied, yawning. T had drop ped into circus to pass away couple of hours It q bright little show and the performing ee phants were particularly wonderful
 Suddenly there a shfiek from the women The biggest elephant had escaped from his keeper and making for the most crowded part of the tent-where | happened be sitting by the way There a stampede of frightened people The shrieks of women and children filled the air, strong men Tainted and the pandemonium reigned supreme ' The silent ones listeners gasped
 But I am proud to say, continued that gentle man. that | kept my head, and in consequence capped unhurt."
 What earth did you do2' somebody asked
 'I2 Oh just kept running behind the ee phanti"
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05

HEARD AT THE BOX OFFICE Man-Is this a good seat? Ticket Seler-Nell. sir, it's behind d post Man-What's the matter? Isn't the show worth seeing?
Arizona republican., 1914-05-05
SHOWING GEORGE UP

There is nobody like sister give you a line young man. Thus. girl had just got engaged sister day
 Next Thursday is Georges birthday, and don't know what to give him. Will you his sister. understanding all his tastes you do-wont you suggest present for him?
 Oh l hardly know what to suggest" said the sister carclessy but my knowledge of George. 1 should say that he'd prefer something that he could pawn easily,