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The Washington times., 1915-04-09

Max Vogel and James F. O'shea to wit
ness the ceremony performed by tho
Rev. l.. NJ Chambers, Of Mckendree
NJ. l.. Church.
Mrs. Fftzsimmons. wearing some Of
the jcwclry which were her husbands
gift, said today:
81 didn't marry Bob because he was
a fighter. but I'm willing to bet $4,000
and Bob will put UP his farm that he
can lick willard with two months
training. I'd like to see Bob come
back. too" and "Fitz" himself voiced
his wfes sentiments.
His Fourth Romance.
The fourth romance OF Bob Fitzsins-
mons. which eliminated in his mar
riage last night, began eight years
ago when an eighteen-year-o French
girl-married-placed a sl,lco bet on the
big American and won 1t when he
knocked out Corbett. Later, when
"Fitz" toured France they met.
Having divorced her first husband
she Travelled extensively in France
Russia, and the Orient before coming
| to America, where the interrupted ac'
ouaintance was resumed in Cleveland
Ohio, year ago.
Fftzsimmons was then appe airing In q
| his bride sent him note Bob die
not answer the note. He came in per
| son.
| Within a short time thereafter-clos
! friends-they appeared together in tn
| fighters vaudeville sketch. The Birth
mark and when Julia clifford. tn
, actress divorced Fitzsimmons in Chi
cago six months ago. their friendship
rapidly progressed toward Its culmina
ton here last night.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09

The popular appeal of The Tunes
beauty contest, and the friendly rivalry
1t has aroused among the fair women OF
the Capital was evidenced today when
two sisters were entered In the contest
by an admring relative. The sisters
are aware that they are rivals In the
guest for the free journey to the IA
cific coast, which will be given the
winner of the contest, and proud
mother told the Beauty Editor that
"one of my daughters should land the
trip; at least, think they arc two OF
the most beautiful girls in Washing
ton"
The entry OF these two sisters af-
fords the Beauty Editor opportunity to
remind prospective contestants that
The Times will arrange to have their
photographs taken, free of expense to
the contestant. In the event she has no
recent likeness or dslikes. for any
reason, to send in the photograph on
hand. One of the sisters referred 10
submitted a photograph which was an
excellent likeness of the original; the
other sister did not approve of the last
photographs she had made, and The
Times arranged for her to pose espec-
tally for the beauty contest.
Without Cost To Contestant.
If photographs are comparatively new
and good. the nominator of contest
ant should send them in. II. however.
env contestant is holding back from
the contest because she has no photo
graph which she deems suitable for
submission The Times will gladly ar
range to have special sitting granted
her by an expert photographer, and
the new photograph may be entered
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
F|Tz AND HIS FOURTH
BRIDE DEFY WILLARD
Ex-C Champ, Wed a Day, Sure He
Can Come Back With Two
Months Training.

Bob F'itzsimmons. freckled and defiant
c:-champion heavyweight. with his
fourth bride on his arm. passed down
Pennsylvania avenue today breathing a
en-thousand- dollar and my-farTn-too
challenge that he can lick Jess Willard
with two months training.
titzsimmons was married at the Ma
tional Hotel here late last night. His
bride was Miss limo Zilen, a pretty
French girl, reputcd to be familiar with
twenty-tour languages, eleven of which
she speaks fluently.
"Fitz'' and his bride arrived here from
New York at $50 o'clock last night
With them were Mrs. II. I. Smith. of
New York, who was bridesmaid. and
John j. Morey,. of New York. who was
best man. They communicated with
colonel Kroell. who presides over the
marriage license desk, obtained the
necessary consent of the District from
him, and repaired to the National Hotel
Joined BY Enthusiasts.
There they were Joined by local fgh'
enthusiasts. including Patrick F. O'Con
nor, a local referee; Gus F. Paul. Joe
Freeman, Doc" Fred Reh. Nat West
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
HUERTA'tXPECTED'
TO ATTEMPT TO SEE.
BRYAN OR WILSON
Former Mexican Dictator Likely
to Come Here If Not Barred
At New York.

II General Huerta Is not frustrated
in His efforts to land at New York to-
morrow, It Is believed that he Will come
to Washington to confer with Secretary
Bryan, and, perhaps, President Wilson.
Should Secretary Bryan or the Presi-
dent consent to receive him, and 1t Is
extremely doubtful that either would, 1t
Is thought that the former President or
Mexico might seek to square his posi-
ton before the Administration and OBJ
tain, If possible, some information as
to what attitude this Government would
take IL he attempted to join forces
with either of he factions in Mexico.
Charlc, II. Towne, of New YORK, VINO
has been retained as counsel by Huerta'
is expected IN Washington some time
today or tomorrow.
Secretary Bryan declined to say any
thing today regarding the reports that
this Government would not permit
Huerta to land. According to dis
patches received here today from Car
ranza's agent at Los Angeles, the Car
rama government has already pro-
tested to the United States against ad-
mitting Huerta. Some officials OF the
State Department are inclined to doup'
whether the former dictator is actually
on board the Lopez.
Today is the anniversary of the seiz'
IRE OF Vera Cruz by the American
forces in punishment of Huerta's de-
fiance of the United States in connec
ton with the flag insult at Tampico.
Representatives OF General via IL
this CITY denied today reports of Villas
crushing defeat at Cclaya. state Of
Qucretaro. by General Obregon. com
mander of the CarranZa forces.
Whereas the Carranzistas insist ina
they not only crushed villa, but have
his entire army on the run. the Vflista!
tust as positively assert that villa II
engaged in chasing Obregon
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Brownsville Alarmed
By Report That Villa
Will Hit From South

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. April .
Alarm grew here today that Nillista
forces intend attacking Matamoras
from the south. This means bullets
and shells will fall into this city.
American troops are Keeping close
suari in the section where bullets
sputtered this week.
Activities in preparation for air at
tacks by both forces continued today.
Villista renforcements Of men and
artillery were reported very near the
city.
Figures today place the Nillista
forces as outnumbering the Carran-
zista garrison two to one.
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edgement, no notice, II was stated, was
taken Of their letters.
The report Of the Investigating com
mittee submitted to the Commission
ers today and later withdrawn, covers
sixteen typewriter pages and was
accompanied by a transcript OF the
testimony covering 1870 pages. All OF
the Police Department officials com
posing the purchasing committee were
summoned as witnesses. The investi-
eating committee consists of Capt.
Roger G. Powell, Assistant Engineer
Commit ssioner; Daniel J. Donovan,
deputy auditor, and Roger @. White
ford, assistant corporation counsel.
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Miss Raymond to Attend
Conference at The Hague

Miss Flora A. Raymond. Of this city.
graduate of the Washington College of
Law, will sail for The Hague next
Tuesday, delegate to the International
Conference of Women to be held there
this month. With Miss Raymond will
sail Mrs. Louis r. Post, Of washington,
and Miss Jane Addams.
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PROBE OF
POLICE UNIFORMS
Commissioners Find New EW-
dence, and Order Renewal OF
Inquiry.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First PageD
said bids of the Harry Kaufman Com,
pany were formal in every manner ana
fuliy in keeping with the directions.
have made Inquiries Of one Of the cap
tains Of the police department and was
informed that the bid was informal IN
80 far that II neglected to state one d
article. This my client denies anu d
was stated. I therefore call upon you
to review the bids submitted.
ut does not seem reasonable that any
member OF the Metropolitan police
force should be forced to pay an OUT, ,,
of-town concern more than they would
pay to a local firm; for instance. the
successful bidder has quoted price OF
$18.75 for patrol drivers overcoats MY
client has submitted bid OF 1850 ZOE
the dentsa ,as ;or The
and $3.50 for frock coats. whereas my
client has charged $21.50 and $3.50 re.
spectively. You can therefore see ina
It would means perhaps saving
from g to g on complete uniforms: -,
rules or regulations that govern the
awarding OF the contract, and. there
fore, I request you as major ana su-
perintendent of police to pass such or
ders as will permit the members Of the
police force t. purchase such clothing
wherever the greatest saving can be
had. 7 also maintain that II by any In
adventance my client neglected to sub.
init a bid on one of the garments that
the eight garments on which he sub
mitted bids, and being the lowest
should be accented
Meeting Tonight.
A meeting of the merchant tailors sec
ton of the Retail Merchants Associa
tion will be held at o'clock tonight tt
consider whether efforts shall be mad'
for landing the uniform contract il
Washington
Washington firms. II was said by {
merchant today, have submitted no bid
recently, feeling that 1t was not wortl
while"
Bids were received this year from tw'
Philadelphia firms and New York es
| taplishment. Beyond a formal acknowl
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Funerals
Mrs. Regina Auth.

The funeral of Mrs. Regina Auth will
be held from the residence at Bladens-
burg, ID. c.. on Monday evening at si5.
Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated
at st. Mary's Church at $3.50. 1ntermcnt
will be made at Wheeling, w. Va.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Vosges Territory Dry by
Order of French General

PARIS, April 9.-The general in com
mand of the army of Vosges. with the
consent Of General Joffre. has forbid
den the purchase or sale Of spirituous
liquors in the territory occupied by his
army.
Violators Of this order will be court
martialed and punished severely.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Frederick Herbert.

The funeral OF Frederick Herbert was
held from the residence OF his daugh-
ter. 112S Park place northwest. this;
Afternoon. Interment was in Prospect
Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Edwin 8, Baker.

The funeral of Edwin 8. Baker was
held from the chapel of Frank Geier's
Sons undertaking establishment this
Afternoon at 3. lnterment was In Glen
wood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
John Morris.

Funeral services for John Morris will
be held at the Wyoming apartment
house tomorrow morning at II O'Clock.
Interment will be in Rock Creek Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Major William p. Pence.

Funeral services for Major William
q. Pence, u. 8. A., were held at Ar
Iington National Cemetery at 80
O. clook this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Mrs. Aurelia Daspit Harris.

Interment in Arlington National
Cemetery will follow the funeral of Mrs,
Aurelia Daspit Harris, which was held
at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Mrs. Feraline A. Treadway.

The funeral of Mrs. feraline A..
Tresdway will be held from Sergeoh' S
undertaking establishment, 10ll Sew
cnth street northwest, tomorrow after
noon At o'clock.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
South African Loyalists
Seize German Posts

CAPE TOWN, Union of South Africa,
April 9-Troops of the Union of South
Africa have occupied without opposition
the railway stations at kalkfontein and
Kanus, German Southwest Africa.
This follows the capture of Warmbad,
twenty miles north of the Orange river
which was announced yesterday.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Wilson Meets Delegates.

President Wilson this morning shook
hands In the East Room with a score
or more delegates to the National Civic
League convention recently held in
NeW Work
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Difficult,

soc an acrobat?
Mother-I don't know. Whya
Little Robert-Well, here it reads that
after he had finished his days work
he sat down on his chest-Judge.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Mrs. Sarah M. Berkeley.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M.
Berkeley will be held from the residence
"a Fourth street southeast tomorrow
afternoon at 2.
The Washington times., 1915-04-09
Mrs. Martha Miller.

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Miller
was held from the residence. 15l6 Ehir-
ty-first street northwest, this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
PERSONALS.

w. P. Harris, who was overcome by heat Monday night at the fire at Dr. J. T. Palmer's home. will likely be out tomorrow. Mrs. Harris. who has been i'll, is not doing so we'll.
 J. G. Darby is here from Little Rock on business.
 Felix Smart left yesterday for St. Louis on business.
 w. D. Higginbotham left yesterday for Monroe, La, to spend some time with his brother, w. H. Higginboth- am. 2
 Dave Berlin has returned from a business trip to St. Louis.
 J. R. Harrington has returned to his home at Winchested, after spend ing several days with relatives here.
 Oscar Conyars has returned to his home at Gideon, Mo. after visiting relatives here the past few days.
 E. R. Wiles is reported now as showing rapid recovery from the at tack of illness which has kept him to his bed the past ten days.
 R. w. A. Abel of San Benito, Texas, Is visiting his brother, L. E. Abel, at Olive and Twenty-fourth streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
Thursday and Friday Specials
TWO STREET CARS
 TAKEN OFF HERE
Cherry Street and West Sixth East Second Are
 Lines Affected.

Two cars were taken out of service by the Pine Bluff company yester- day one on the Cherry street line and the other on the West Sixth and East Second avenue line.
 Except that the receipts for some time past have not justified the ex- pense of operating so many cars, nothing could be learned as to the cause of the reduction in the number Of cars in operation. nor as to the probability of an early resumption of schedules as in the past.
 The taking out of service of 'the cars on these lines puts both the Cherry street line and the West sixth and East Second avenue line back to 15-minutes schedule, such as was in effect prior to a arrangement lass winter. and which has been kept inforce until yesterday. despite the fact that the summer season is gen orally considered the "siack' season.
 It was understood late las >ght that, one car will also be taken dff the West Second and East Sixth avenue line, this change. to be effective this morning, making an aggregate of three cars that will be taken out ot service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
Daily Fashion Talks
 BY MAY MANTON
WITH THE FASHIONABLE ScALLOPS

CcLoPs conspicuous just and scaIoped season
 made for the hemsette and collar which
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
"Gypsy Tea" kt Sulphur Springs Yesterday.

Members of the younger set en- loved most delightful outing yester |lay evening at Sulphur Springs, the Affair being termed gypsy tea." Basket lunches, taken along by mem hers of the party. were served al 6:3O o'clock and found most pleasing. Dancing was enjoyed later.
 Those participating in the pleasures .were:
 Misses Frances Howell, Virginia Crutcher, Florence Brewster, Henri etta Brewster, Mary Fox, Pauline |Bennitt, Mamie Duncan, Lela Coles,
 Jemmie Lloyd, Katie Boyce, Pauline Wright, Frances Woodbridge, Dorothy Loving, Margaret Flanders. Martha 'Whelan, Messrs. Melbourne Martin, Robert Walker, Edwin Howell, Irwin
 Morgan, Dorsey Duncan, Earl Wood,
 Harry Crow, Collier Lee, Walter Tru-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
B. M. M. Club Enjoys Session With Fancy Work.


 A most enjoyable evening was spent al the home of Mrs. w. D. Westall, 912 Hickory street, by the members of the B. M. M. club yesterday. De- lightful music was furnished by the members of the club, vocal selections by Mrs. o. B. Nixion being particular ly enjoyable. While other members of the club were engaged at crochet ing and other fancy work. A prize offered to the member making the most beautiful piece of fancy work during the afternoon was awarded to Mrs. w. Walker.
 The house was prettily decorated with flowers, and a delicious four course luncheon was served by the hostess. assisted by Mrs. o. B. Nixion, tendance, was congratulated upon her returning good health Members of the club, and their husbands, were invited to participate in social to be held at the home of Mrs. Mason Ward, Eleventh and Hickory street, next Tuesday evening.
 Miss Louise Haynes is visiting friends at Dewitt.
 Mrs. Lutie P. Alexander is quite ill at her home in West Fifth avenue. Mrs. N. Sones of Rison is visiting Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Maxwell for few days.
 -+-
 Mrs. B. R. Donelson left yesterday for Carlyle, for visit with Mrs. J.. w. Mann.
 Miss Mary Fortner will visit Union school house and New Gascony today and tomorrow.
 Mrs. Junius Coles left yesterday for Atlanta, to spend several weeks with her parents.
 Mrs. R. B. Robinson has gone to Perryville. to spend the month with relatives and friends.
 -t-
 Mrs. J. H. King and children have returned from a visit at Warren and at Parnell Springs.
 Mrs. H. s. Howard of Little Rock is the guest of Mrs. Walter Lee, SOP East Second avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. I. F. Magee and family left yesterday for visit with rela,, lives at McComb, Miss.
 Mrs. J. l.. Harrell has returned to her home at Little Rock, after a visit here with relatives.
 Miss Belle Goldberg of Hartshorne, Okla, is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. J. Rutstein, for few days.
 Miss Jennie Belle Lyle returned to her home at Star City yesterday, aft CT visit with Miss Elizabeth Lyle. Mrs. E. B. Hyslop is slowly im- proving from the illness with which she has suffered the past six months. Mrs. F. M. Culver and sons Robert and Vivian are here from Little Rock. for visit with Mrs. Frank Emerson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08

dIc oi uouDle crepe de chine finished with narrow lace on the edges, is very dainty and attractive. The ruches are made of tafeta and the girdle of black velvet ribbon gives a note of real distinction. 4Alto- gether the costume is an exceptionally attractive one but it can, of course, be copied in any pye- ferred color and in Q variety of material" for while tatfeta is s.' pronounced favorite, there are many other materials that are serviccable and in every way correC. Cotton and linen fat, rics are charming moire linen is new and quite soft enousA in finish to be usco for this purpose, ai. though in place o! the ruches it would be we'll to bind the edges with the material cut bias or with braid. For the chemisette could be used linen or any thinner ma- terial and organdie would be essentially dainty and attract i've. The chemisette portions and the aaring collar are made together and are stitched to the blouse beneath it's edges. The three piece skirt can be made straight in place of scalloped, but scallops are liked and are certainly pretty, whether they are edged with ruff hes or ruches or are simply bound. If a silk gown is wanted and taffeta is not liked, faille could be made in, just the same way or pongee or foulard, or one of the Oriental crepcs that are so much liked this season and which are a little heavier than crepe de chine and well adapted to this gown
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
MRS. HAROLD SUCCUMBS.
Former Resident of Pine Bluff Ex' plres at Memphis.

Mrs. J. A. Harold, formerly of this city, died Monday night at Memphis, Tenn, where she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Harold for the past two years. The funeral was held from the residence, 415 North Montgomery street, Memphis, Tues day afternoon.
 Mrs. Harold was about 50 years of age, and had been ill for some Tme. Her husband, who was in the stea:n- boat business, died in Pine Bluff about six years ago, the family then residing at the intersection of West Barraque and Laurel streets. She was a member of the . Christian church, and had numerous friends here who will learn of her demise with sorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
terday. He is survived by his W dow

terday. He is survived by his W dow and one son, James Murphy Andre WIS.
 MT. Andre WIS was stricken while conversing over the telephone, his lifeless body being found by members of the family, who rushed in when they heard him fall.
 He was native of Alsace-L Lorraine, but came to the United States with his parents when boy. He came to Pine Bluff to manage the Emma oil mill, since taken over by the Arkan- sas Cotton Oil company, with which concern he was connected at the time of his death in the capacity of superintendent His widow was for merly Miss Mary Murphy, daughter of the late Judge Murphy of Arkansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08

Mrs. l.. c. Clifford and children and Miss Myrtis Evans have returned from a visit with relatives at Montl- cello.
 Miss Bess Sanford has gone to Pig got. for short visit, after which she will visit friends at St. Louis for 8 week or so.
 Miss Esther .Mosley of Rison, who for the past several days has been the guest of Miss Lota V. .Orton, IT. turned home today
 Mrs. A. s. Goodfriend returned yes terday to her home at Chicago after a visit with Mrs. l.. Ottenheimer and Mrs. Dave Franklin.
 Mrs. Abe Lapp and daughtars Evelyn and Mildred, are here from Wilburton, Okla, on visit with Mrs. J. Rustein, in West Third avenue.
 Mrs. B. G. Rosenberger and little son Richard leave Friday for Michi- gan. Minnesota and Montana points. where they ewill spend the summer.
 -@
 Mrs. Beatrice roster of Texarkana, accompanied by her daughter Wayne, arrived yesterday for visit with Mrs. Ruth Scoggins, 706 West T 'ird avenue.
 Mrs. H. c. Fox. Miss Elizabeth Fox and James Fox have returned from Richmond. Va, and other points in that vicinity, where they spent the past month.
 Miss Elizabeth Cushman, gradu- ate nurse of the Clark sanitarium staff. left yesterday for Hot Springs, for a visit with friends the next two or three weeks.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Beech street Baptist mission will meet at o'clock this afternoon for mission study at the tent, at Beech and Twenty-fifth avenue.
 Mrs. J. w. Wilkins and daughters, Misses Hennie and Josephine Wilkins leave Thursday for Altheimer to spend the day the guests of Mrs. T. M. Phillips.
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 Mrs. J. w. Martin, Miss Selma Martin and Master Rufus Martin leave Sunday for Magnolia. to attend a family reunion for several days. after which Miss Martin will go to Alexandria, La, to visit for several weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. P. Keith and little son will leave today for Emerson, to spend the remainder of the summer. They will make the trip in Mr. Keith's car, leaving at 6 o'clock rh's morning and covering the distance of 25 miles with ease by night.
 Union Chapter No. 40. Order of the Eastern star. will hold its regular
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CARD OF THANKS.

I desire to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those neighbors who extended their assist ance, at the recent fire at my home, and also to the members of the fire department for their promptness and excellent work in checking the flames
 DIR. T. J. PALMER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08

At cost, one rubber-tired surrey. and one steel-tired surrey. Call S32.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-08
BIG LAND DEAL.
Five Thousand Acres in Grant and
 Jefferson Bring $11,OO0.

An instrument recorded here shows the transer by D. Bertram Pike to- pr. s. P. Ceilings of Hot Springs of 5O05 acres In Jefferson and Grant counties or 311,0Q0 cash.