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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Al Ancient Civilization.

'sWhers was the most ancient civ.
lli1ation known" asks q recent trav-
eler In Turkestan. DR.. w. J. Parme
lee. IN the Springfield Republican. Ex.
plorations show that ten thousand
years ago (twice the age Of the Egypt.
tan pyramids) people lived south.
east Of the Caspian sea, about 40
miles from the sea. who had brick
houses. decorated pottery, convenient
and ingenious household articles. and
domestic animals; they raised and
ground VII Sat, and cooked their food
Do far % cen be told, they mad no
weapons. and lived In peace with their
aeighbors-a trait that may be taken
as evidencing civilization. or its alb
Dence. according to the point OF vieW.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
NOTAbLES GATHER
TO ORGANIZE FOR
RIVER BETTERMEN7

Little Rock, July Reorganization
of the Arkansas River DEVELOPMENT
association will be perfected tomor-
low. One of the largest gathering
of prominent men assembled in the
state gathered here today to launch
the association, which will have for
its purpose the Improvement Of the
Arkansas, tC make it navigable as far
up as Muskogee, Okla, throughout
the year.
Congressman Sam Taylor was re-
commended for vice president from
the Pine Bluff district. Congressman
Taylor was given credit b.; Congress-
man Caraway for securing from con-
gress an appropriation for Arkansas
river work five times as large as the
sum recommended by the COMPRESSION
al committee on rivers and harbors
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
SEATTLE TO Spend
$4,000 ON SHRINERs

Seattle, Wash, July 1.-THE con-
vention OF the Shriners was begun
here today y fund of $4,000 has
been raised for their entertaimm emit
F'redrick R. Smith of Rochester is the
imperial potentate having been auto
matically elevated from the post of
deputy imperial potentate. Visiting
Sariners will be entertained as never
heretofore. A trip will be made to
''le Panama Pacific exposition All
points of interest along the Pacific
Coast will be explored" and exploit
ed, There are no indications of hard
times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03

Csy of the Bottle,

The prevalence of excessive drink
Ing both in Scotland and England is
indicated by Sir Walter Scott In sew.
eral of his works. In Rob Roy" for
example, old Sir Hildebrand Osbaldi.
stone. administering practical moral
lesson" to his nephew Francis and his
son Rashleigh, advises them to grad,
ually inuse their brains to bear gen.
tlemanlike quantity Of liquor" recon,
mending them how to set about it
and assuring them that they would be
able III time Ito carry of their sis
bottles under their belt quietly aad
comfortably"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
PAYS MURDER PENALTY.
Twenty-Year-Old Boy Eiectrocuted in
New York.

Auburn, n. Y, July 2.-David Dunn
twenty years old. died in the electric
chair here today for the murder OF
Harry T. Edwards, an express agent
in Corning, February, 1914. Dunn
shot Edwards in an effort to get
money. In the course of the strug-
gle he knocked down the receiver OF
a telephone. A telephone girl in her
effort to learn why the receiver was
down discovered the murder and
notified the police.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Huerta Sheds Tears,

EjPasc, Texas, July 2.-Gen. Vic
toriana Huerta wept today when he
learned Of tie death Of former Presi-
dent Diaz of Mexico
GENITAL Diaz was b loved relict
of Mexico" said Husrta. But now
that he is dead, he stands as nigh as
I'll ether Mexican patriots. To him
alone | owe my successful career
Thirty-eight years ago. President
Diaz personally handed me- my
d ploma as civil engineer with rank
CT lieutenant and when he was ex-
lied from Mexico l was the one he
chose to escort him on his trip TO the
coast"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03

Horse 10 Most Nervous Animal.
Remember that the horse Is the
most nervous OF all animals, and that
little things annoy and irritate him.
He will be contented or miserable 40
sording as you treat him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Queen CT Bavaria sc,

Munich, July 2-The Queen of Ba-
xaria, Marie There's is quietly cele-
brating her birthday today in the
"pomp OF simplicity" appalled, by the
horrors of the war, which have rob-
bed every royal household of it's
splendor. Many friendly and affect
ionate letters of congratulations are
being received
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Death C0NQUERS
P0RF|R|O DIAz
MeXico's Greatest President
Expires in Paris, an Exile
from Native Land.

former president OF Mexico, died at Z
o'clock this morning.
General Diaz' wife and their son.
Porfirio Diaz, Jr., and the latter's
wife, were at the bedside when the
end came.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Easily Fixed.

thought you were going to move
INTO q more expensive apartment"
The landlord saved us the trouble"
replied Mrs. Flimgilt. HE raised the
rent Of the one we have been occu.
Dying"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Definition of a pron.

In the British Pharmacopoeia q
drop" Is defined as coming from a
tube of which the external diameter is
exactly three milsimeters, 20 such
drops Of water at Is degrees Cent?.
grade being equivalent to one milliliter
or cubic centimete1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
New Censor for Movies.

New York, July DIR. Cranston
Brenton of this city and Hartford,
Conn.,, today assumed the duties as
chairman Of the national board of
censorship of motion pictures. He
formerly was professor of English
language and literature at Trinity
college
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Not Good-plplomatlc.

Our idea of a good husband is one
who strives to leave the impression
upon his wife that, II his arm doesn't
60 quite az sar around her waist as It
used to fifteen or twenty years ago. II
must be because his arm isn't quite as
long as it was then.-Columbus (Oaio)
Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Chance for Local Candy Makers.

chicago, July 2-Cut off from their
supplies of candy from Germany be-
cause OF the war Filipinos have turn
ed to the Chicago market for their
confectionery. The first consignment
tothe Philippines, it was learned to-
day, .consister of 100000 chocolate
drops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Contract for Local Firm.

New reached Pine Bluff yesterday
that the jefferson Construction COM
pany of this city has been awarded
the contract for the erection of a new
school at Forrest, La, at a cost Of
100000. The building will be of
brick and strictly modern through
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Would Be Dangerous to Tell.

A Boston publisher, whose name we
withhold lest you be tempted to in.
jure him. says he has method which
will enable anyone to learn to play on
the cornet for Is cents.-Florida-T Times
Union.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03

Mrs. Bickers was reading the latest
war news from across the pond LET
me SEE. she unused. when was it wal
was declared?" 'Is 1t possible, my
DEAR" rejoined her husband. that you
have forgotten we were married June
&. 1867
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Thrown OFT, All RioAt.

Thrown OFT, All Right,
Mrs. F1atbush-"My neighbor's huo.
band and brother we're thrown out %
work by the war" Mrs. BenBonhuret
--"Sure. that's nothing. know =
woman who mad two husbands thrown
out Of work by blasts"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
His Capacity.

do you know, Bill would be awfully
helpful to the Germans on the front"
"How SOL" "They might Just get him
TO talking about his fishing exploits
when they were filing their gas
bombs"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Dish eartenjno.

Ono extremel, disheartening thing
about striving to impart literary tono
to the editorial page ia that 1t encour
ages so many subscribers to send In
original poems.-Columbus co., Jour
nal
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03

Anyone wishing to ouy or sell
Jefferson county script call on Chas
Well Suppl Co. D
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-07-03
Very Handy Remedy.

Always keep alum in the house. 1t
checks bleeding wounds, and for bleed
Ing of the mouth or tongue wash OF
cold water in which alum has been
dissolved is very elective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
AT THE COLUMBIA.

Did YOU ever get so angry at cen
trail" that you wanted to murder her?
Have YOU ever been interrupted in an
important conversation to find that
Won have been cut off and some else IS
on the wire? II you have then "A
Telephone Angel" one Of the feature
acts al the Columbia, Davenport, for
the last half Of the week will prove
highly entertaining. Situations pre-
scented are true to life and show just
what happens every day TO the user Of
the phone. Miss Madge Caldwell, the
central. is at work at the switch board
when the curtain goes up and as the
calls come in, she makes the c0nnec-
lions and the various parties attempt
ing to use the line are shown. A young
man talking to his sweetheart finds he
Is pouring sweet nothings into the coal
black ear of a colored gent who has
lost his razor and is vainly trying 10
call his home to locate il. A blonde
actress who says she has an act that
will put Bernhard in the shade, in
stead OF telling her story to the book
ing agent. is switched to a Hebrew who
is in the midst of proposal TO elope
with q fair widow. Before the tangle
is Strengthened every patron has
talked to the other party" and the
dialogue is witty and clever. There
is wealth Of scenic effects for Dorce's
Beaux and Bellies, a musical treat, well
worth seeing and hearing, Colonial
styles and vocal, instrumental and
dancing numbers are given. The men
of the company have unusually well
trained voices. May Curtis puts over
the rube stuff in great shape She sings
and dances a little but it is her chat
ter that the audience enjoys. The Great
Lester, Americas premier yentrilo-
quist, who is already favorite in the
tri-cities. makes his dummy" DO so
many remarkable things that it seems
human The Two Georges, known as
The Scandalous Scamps, have a
| tumbling act that is different and is
neatly executed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
ENTENTE AWAITING
ATTACK AT SALONIKI

Paris, Dec. 81 (5:10 a. m.)-The
French are waiting for an attack at
Saloniki, as General Castelnau, chief
of the general staff of the French
army, is said TO view it after visiting
the entente forces at that place, is
given by the Rome correspondent of
the Journal, as follows:
"A person who discussed the STU
alton at Saloniki with General Cas-
teinau informs me that the general
said: We are at Saloniki and have
no intention Of leaving. We are wait
ing for them to attack us, for that
they have made up their minds to
great sacrifices I am more than salts
fed. I am enthusiastic at the de-
lenses prepared
"A member Of the generals suite
declared;
Gan offensive at Saloniki would
cost the invaders 10000 men An
glo-French troops continue to land .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
PROTESTS AGAINST
REMOVAL OF SHARP

The board Of directors Of the Rock
Island club today sent resolution to
the municipal commission protesting
against the removal of r. W. Sharp.
superintendent Of the waterwcrks. The
resolution follows:
Whereas, It has come to the at
tention Of the board OF directors of the
Rock Island club that Commissioner
Murrin is contemplating asking for
the resignation Of R. ". Sharp from
the waterworks department, and
Whereas, Rock Island has an en-
viable reputation among municipalities
Of the country for its pure city water.
BE it therefore resolved, that the
board of directors OF the Rock Is
land dub commend Commissioner
Murrin for his past and future CON
templated economies in his iepart-
ment, but. nevertheless, it feels that
it would be not the best sort OF eclr.
omy, and grave mistake, to cause r,
W. Sharp to sever his relations with
the waterworks department. and to
cease to remain in the capacity witch
he now occupies. and
BE it further resolved that the
board of directors Of the Rock Island
club requests the city commission ia
take such action as is possible to
carry out the suggestions of this reso-
luton"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
TO RIO DE JANETR0
FOR NEXT RIE;E TN G

Washington. Dec 3L-Rio De ia
nerio was selected today for tine goth
international congress OF Americanists
in 1918. The organization has been
meeting here in connection with the
Pan-American scientific congress.
Many Of the organizations which
have been meeting here this week in
conjunction with the second Pan
American scientific congress were
holding final sessions today. The sci
entic congress. however. will continue
until Jan s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
At THE AMERICAN.

The public has always wanted to
know the ms and outs and underhand-
ed methods OF many of the trusts and
grating corporations. In the first
episode of that remarkable series-se-
rial Graft" you will see how children
are allowed to purchase liquor, How
young girls are allowed in wine rooms
and saloons. You viii see how even
the police are prevented from doing
their duty. Take the entire family 10
see this wonderful serial, Graft.
It's the greatest uplift drama Of The
age, intermingied with beautiful
story OF love and achievement, See
the first episode at the American to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

THE Flame of Passion is to be to-
morrow's picture at the Best theatre
William Lanyon, a West Indian plant
er, dies and leaves all of his estate
10 his nephew, Dick Lorient, New
York society rounder, who is engaged
TO be married to his cousin. Dulcie
Lanyon. Dick leaves TO inspect his
property and John Stark, the over
seer, to whom the estate has been
left in the event Of Dicks death. con
spires TO gain possession of the prop
erty. In Jamaica, Dick meets the
Woman" and in "The Flame Of Pas
sion, passes through rushing waters
and fires of hell How he escapes the
sirens deadly fascination and the vii
famous scheming OF Stark is depicted
herein.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

Spencer Jenkins, colored, traded
coats with John Gilman Of East Mo
line without the latter's knowledge It's
charged Now Jenkins is to asnwer
to the grand jury, having been bound
over by Justice Dan Alaskell under
bond OF $500, the charge being lar
ceny AS an employe of Gilman
Jenkins had been the recipient OF
many favors, but he fastened away
without giving thanks for Gilman s
oyercoat, il is said Gilman took up
the trail and Jenkins arrest followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
AT THE EMPIRE.

The Hanlons are at the Empire the
last half Of this week, beginning their
engagement as the headline act Of the
bill that opened yesterday. The men
ton Of these clowns brings pleasant,
memories to those of the older gen.
Grafton Of theatregoers, for the Han
Ions have had few peers in their par
ticuiar line of funmaking. having been
starred for years In "Fantasma" and
other musical extravaganzas. They
are as ninble today as they were way
back yonder. and the boy who giggIed
at them from a seat in the top gallery
can laugh as heartily at their antics
today from the chair he is able to buy
in the parquet The Hanlons, OF whom
there are two brothers. are assisted by
William J. Hoyt and Eileen 0Connor.
They call their vaudeville skit, THE
Haunted Hotel" They afford a half
hour of good wholesome entertain
ment. having one Of the best acts Of
its kind now on tour.
Manager BerkeI has assembled a
uniformly strong bill, all Of the acts
being worthy Of the title Of class. For
instance, Karl Emmy brings forth a
bunch OF dogs you will Immediately
fall in love with. Emmy directs his
little animals much after the fashion
of the grand opera conductor, with
baton in hand and the while humming
some air that his company" appar-
emily understands. Then there is Jud-
son Cole. Ever hear of him? Neither
did we. But, take it from us, you'll
! like his work He's a slicker. He
talks necessarily and tries to make
YOU believe that he is letting you in
on the secret Of his tricks, then throws
YOU down at the last minute. Cole is a
/ pleasing fellow. and gets along fine
with his audience Minnie Victorson
and Edgar Forrest present sketch,
"Outwitted," which keeps the audience
on edge from start to finish. 1t is
splendidly acted and attractively stag
ed. Cumby and Brown are negroes
with a line Of amusing dialogue, sew
eral good songs and some funny
dances. While they were giving their
act last night the lights went out and
/ Cumbv said 10 Brown Now YOU gone
+ and done 1t. Iknowed you would keep
hanging around tin you clouded the
whole place up. My, man, but you are
! the darkest thing I eyah did see
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

screen in this city and has provided
for a continual New Years eve per-
Torrance Lima Cavalliefi, considered
by many the most beautiful woman
and grand opera star. will be shown
IN ''Manon Lescaut" This wonderful
play is a master drama, including as it
does some of the most gorgeous scenes
full of dashing adventure, sword play
and tingling excitement. The main
plot is a good one and shows how true
love triumphs over princely ambition
Assisting the great diva is also an all
star cast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
HOGS REGISTER
GOOD INCREASE
Usual Law Of Supply and Demand
Had Favorable Tendency on
chicago Pork Lists.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Hogs advanced
sharply today in response to an ur-
gent demand ana because of the small
number Of arrivals. Cattle, sheep and
lambs were also relatively scarce.
Hogs Receipts, 10000 active; bulk,
6.70@6,S0: light. 64506s5, mixed
6.50@ 705; heavy, 6.55a710; rough,
6.55G6,65; pigs, 55006.45.
Cattle - Receipts, 1900: strong
steers. 6l00975; cows and heifers
2.900S4O: calves. 7.00010.50.
Sheep: Receipts, 5000; firm; weth-
ers, .6,40@7 90; lambs. 7.250965.
Omaha livestock.
Omaha, Dec. -Hogs-Receipts
l0,400; higher; heavy. 6.5006.65;
light. 640G660: pigs, 5.25G6.25;
bulk. 6.5066.60.
Cattle-Receipts, 5000: yearlings
700@S00; wethers, 57506.50; lambs
8.75G925.
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City. Dec. 31.-Hogs -- Re,
ceipts, $500; higher. bulk, 6.50G6.8O;
heavy, 675Q690; light, 65066.75;
pigs, 5.2506.00
Cattle-Receipts. 400; steady; steers
6000950; cows and heifers, 400G
900; calves, 6.0009.50.
Sheep - Receipts. none; steady;
lambs. 8.5O0925; yearlings. 700G
500; wethers. 6.0OG665: ewes, ST
@6.25.
vt. Louis Live Stock.
St Louis. Mo, Dec. 31.-Hogs-Re
ceipts, 1900; higher; pigs and lights
6000695; heavy. $3.50 705.
Cattle - Receipts, $50; steady
steers, 75OQ9.50; cows and beifers
5,50Q9.50; calves. 6000l050.
Sheep - Receipts. 1000; steady
yearIings. 6.50@8.50; lambs, 8,0O@9.5O
sheep, 5.50G6,50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
SULLINS COLLEGE rs
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Bristol, Fa.-Tenn., Dec 3I,-Sul-
Inns college. d large Methodist female
school here. was destroyed by fire,
which originated in the boiler room
early today The loss is placed at
from $150.O0o to 100000.
Most Of the students were away
spending their holiday vacations Sui
Inns college was an old institution and
nearly every southern ana southwest
ern state was represented in lhe stu
dent body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
Legal.
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF J II. Dowdey, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator with the will
annexed of the estate OF ], II. Dowdy,
late Of She county of Rock Island, state
Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
Hon. Benjamin Bell, judge of the pro-
bate court Of Rock Island county, at
the probate court room, in the city Of
Rock Island, at the March term. on
the first Monday in March next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted o said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 22nd day Of December, A. D.
1915.
ROBERT ". RANK.
Administrator with the will annexed,
James F. Murphy. Attornej,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
HOLLAND TNTERNS
GERMAN AVIATORS

Paris, Dec $3.50 a. ma Ger
man aviation lieutenant, accompanied
BY his mechanic, departed with an
aeroplane, SAYS the Calais correspond
ent OF. the Excelsior. They flew over
the Dutch border, being greeted by
yolleys from the fontter guards, and
landed at the village of Aardenburg
They have been interned at Flushing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
Hoe MnrnIir. Actor. Dead.

New York. Dec. 31-Joe Murphy, an
old time actor, best known for his i'm
personation in Kerry Cow died here
today of pneumonia. He was So years
Of age and left an estate estimated at
5000 900.
Mr.. Murphy went to California in
1850 and was widely known among the
early California pioneers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
SPENCER SQUARE.

Friday" THE unfaithful Wife" with
Robert MantelI: Pathe Weekly,
Saturday Not Guilty" with Cyril
Scott; and q good comedy
Sunday The Forbidden Adven-
tUre." with Louise Glaum; Bray's car
toous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
Burlington Discharges Police.

Burlington. Ia. Dec. 3I.-Chief Will
lard Of the local police department and
four patrolmen will be laid off tomor-
row as a start Of q retrenehment pol
lev of the city council to make up for
the loss of municipal revenue, occa-
stoned by the closing of saloons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
praminenf Lodseman Dead.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 3i.--The condition
Of John T. Bates. sovereign clerk Of
the Woodmen of the World, who has
beer critically i'll of pneumonia at his
home here. is reported much improved
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
Give Red Gross Admission to Germany

Washington, Dec. 31.-Former Presi-
dent Taft as head of the executive
council of the American Red Cross.
has had 4 conference with Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice. the British ambassador,
respecting the admission to Germany
and Austria Of American hospital sup
plies intended for Red Cross organiza-
firms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
MAJESTIC.

Pickford In THE Girl OF Yesterday
New Years day-Marie Doro in
The White Pearl"
sunday-Mary Miles Minter in Bar
bara Frietche."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
nnune ia Call Second Extra Session.

Springfield. III, Dec. Ex-Governor
Dunno announced here today that the
call for the second extraordinary ses-
sion of the legislature will be issued
January 8 or probably naming jan
uarv | as the converting date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
AT TIKI, UI.IN1IS

Today's program at the Illinois the
atre is no doubt not oaly one Of the
longest but one Of the strongest bills
ever presented on the moving picture