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S . C E Y
Library Association aas Another Session.

Library Association
 Has Another Session.
 Al the meeting yesterday afternoon of the executive committee of the ,hrarv association, it was decided hat the library will positively be thrown open to the public Thursday April 1. The social committee reported that series of entertainments will b2 given, tre first of which will be a musicale in which it is expected that the study clubs of the city will take special interest.
 Dr.. Joseph Jasin and Mrs. A. w. Troupe were named as delegate 5 from the association to the meeting of the 1,:.tte library association, which vii be held at Morri!ton April 13. 16 and 17.
 Mrs. Julia Noel was in attendance and presented to the library two valuable books, "Conference of Governors at the White House." ana "Women's Who's Who In America" Many books that have been donated to the library but which are not yet
 on the shelves, will be delivered and
 in the reading room before the open
 ing Annual subscriptions to the
 Little Rock Gazette, by it's local agent
 T. A. Hill; Pine Bluff Commercial, by E. w. Freeman; Ixne Bluff Grapn:c,
 by the Adams Printing company; and
 of magazines by Bedell's agency.
 were acknowledged, which will af
 ford much daily reading matter
 Quite a large number of other books
 and subscriptions are expected by the
 committee before the opening.
 It was brought out during the
 meeting that Pine Bluff is one of only two cities of their size in the entire United States, which have no public library, although many cities much smaller than these have library facil- ities.
 Dr. Jasin renewed his offer to be one of ten persons who will donate books to the value of $100 10 the library. provided nine others will do- nate in like amount.
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chInese Serial DramaoL

Serial drama has been popular in China for centuries. Their moat fa- nous play, "Pi.Ps.Ki-The Story of tho Lute," written in tho fourteenth century. is divided into twenty.fouf sections and innumerable aots and scenes, and takes several days to per form. And Chinese plays of forty long acts. lasting . week or two, are quite common. In England the longest play over written. but not performed, was m unnamed drama, in twenty-five ~ct1. by Mad Net Lee."
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PSYCHOLOGICAL.
WIDOW OF FAMOUS
 CONFEDERATE DEAD
Mrs. Mary Anna Jackson, Relict of "Stonewall'' Jackson, SMccumbs
 to Pneumonia.

Charlotte. N. C., March 24.--NTrs. Mary Anna Jackson, widow of the fa- nous Confederate leader, General (StonewalD Jackson, died early today at her home here.
 Mrs. Jackson was born near this city July 21, 1881. the daughter of the Rev. Robert Hall Harrison, q Presbyterian minister and founder of Davidson college. She attended Salem (N. O. academy and college, finish ing in 1S49
 Her marriage took place in July, 1857. Jackson was then major, serving as instructor in Virginia Mill- tary institute at Lexington. She be- came a close student of military tac- tics and always took an aggressive interest in the fortunes of the Con- federate armies. After her husband died of wounds in 1863 she wrote a volume of memoirs of his career.
 General and Mrs. Jackson had two children, both daughters. One died in infancy and the other married Will liam E. Christian. At her death in 1889 she left a daughter. who be- came the wife of K. R. Preston, a Charlotte attorney, and son, Thom- as Jackson Christian, now lieuten- ant in the United States cavalry, sta toned in the Philippines.
 Mrs. Jackson's last days were spent at the old Jackson homestead in this city. She had been ill many months and suffered a relapse yesterday.
 Mrs. Jackson succumbed to an at tack of pneumonia. She had been un- conscious since late yesterday. At her bedside were Randolph Preston and his wife, the latter her grand daughter, and other relatives.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Public build ings, schools and business houses will be closed during the day.
 Accompanied by a military escort the body will be taken to Lexington, Va, and inferred by the side of her husband and daughter.
 Mrs. Jackson's last appearance in nnblic was at Richmond last May, when as a guest of the governor Of Virginia. she was the chief figure at a bazaar given for the benefit of the Jackson memorial.
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Mrs. R. J. Calvert.

Mrs. Ida Calvert, relict of R. J Calvert, died at local sanitariuH about 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon after an illness which had extended over the past three months.
 Mrs. Calvert was 56 years Of age and was one of the old residents of Pine Bluff. She was life long mem Der of the Baptist church, and was a woman loved and respected by all who knew her. She is survived by ten children, Misses Mamie and Eula Mae Calvert, Mrs. Lillie Studdard, of this city. Mrs. Laura Floyd of Selma, Ala. J. K. Calvert of England, Alex Calvert of Cleveland county, and Frank Calvert, J. NJ. Calvert, J. w. Calvert and H. K. Calvert of Pine Bluff.
 Funeral services will be held at S:30 o'clock this morning, at the late home of deceased, 1909 East Eighth avenue, with services by Rev, M. w Kelly, pastor of the Ohio street Bap- tist church. The body will be taken overland to the Mount Zion cemetery in Cleveland county, where intermen' will be made. The following will be the pallbearers: J. D. Worthen, w M. Baldwin, E. F. Reed. John Holden w. l.. Meek and L.. N. Hope.
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Club Women Attend Mrs. GibSOn's Talk.

large attendance of women, rep resentatives of virtually all the women's clubs of the city, greeted Mrs. R. c. Gibson at the assembly rooms of the chamber of commerce yesterday afternoon, and Mrs. Gib sons talk was found most interest," ing and instructive. Mrs. Gibson is field secretary os the Arkansas Federation of Women's clubs, and her talk to the Pine Bluff club women was explanatory of the work the Wo2en's clubs arc doing and should be Ioing. {. Mrs. Powell Clayton of Little Rock ls visiting Judge and Mrs. w. D.. Jones.
 Mrs. H. c. Kilgore has returned rom a short visit to relatives in Little Rock.
 Mrs. Emma Talbot of Star City is visiting MT. and Mrs. M. s. Winters for a few days.
 Mrs. E. M. Howsen continues in a critical condition at ner home. 100 south Olive street.
 -$-
 Mrs. T. A. Wilson continues to inn
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Humorous Childish Errors.

The literary mistakes of children gre perennial and perennially amusing In character. A public school teacher who recently has compiled book of first aid" information in behalf of her pupils says. for example. that the allusion Dan to Eeerpheba" brought forth the amazing misinformation that Dan was a man who was confined in a lions den for mistreating his wife. Beersheba, and that another eager If inaccurate student described Canaan as tho mother of Cain.
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Seemed Like a Reflection.

A certain vicar had for his curate . tall, cadaverous-looklng individual One Sunday. according to custom. the vicar made an appeal for the Curate's Stipend fund. but, unfortunately. glanced at his co-worker as he con- cludea with these words: "The CoI lection vill now be taken for thGt ob feet london Tit-Rits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25
A PRETTY BROCK WITH LOW BELT

THIS of infinite for the children it is for te This froc shows the low waist line and be made with little rues made of little dotted muslin shown in the picture p with trimming of dotted cepes little girls dresses vo make
 
  5iste which dainty, The
 
 
 pretty very comfortable straight skirt simply gathered and
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Fr,endsh,p Not te Co Patched.

Friendship is . vase which. when ls is tiawed by heat. or violence. or aeci' dent, may as well be broken at once, It can never be trusted after. The more graceful and ornamental 1t wad the more clearly do We discern the hopelessness of restoring 1t % its for mer state Coarse stones. f they be fractured, may be cemented again; precious stones, uever.-LAndoe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25
poo erouaht Murder to Light.

A dog detective caused the arrest of F'edor KnoTeschko, charged at Bla' godate, near Odessa. Russia, with the murder of his brother. The animal had attracted attention by visiting daily for three weeks the same spot in garden where, bowling dismally. It scratched up the soil until the dead body Of the missing man was discov sced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

prove, following recent operation at the Davis hospital. -----.s--
 The Ladies' Aid society of ,ha Poplar street mission vii meet thls afternoon al 3 O'Clock.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Starks returned last night from a few days visit to Pine Blutf-Camden Herald. Mrs. T. A. Eaton of San Antonio Texas. is spending few days as the guest Of Mir. and Mrs. Mercer Sligh David, young son of State Senator and Mrs. T. C. White, is quite ill at the family home in South Laurel street
 Mrs Wade Knox and children are at home again from Southern Florida where they visited with relatives and friends.
 Mrs. R. l.. Roller of 1900 East Eighth avenue left yesterday for Fort Worth. Texas, to spend fortnight with her sister, Mrs. Buck Williams, who formerly resided in Pine Bluff.
 Mrs. Lee Anderson, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. F. Cason for some time past, left yes- 1erday for her home at Paris, Texas. She was accompanied by Mrs. Casol, who will visit in Paris while.
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 The Sixth avenue school improve ment association will meet in regular session tomorrow afternoon at the school, and in addition to the regular numbers on the program. there will be an address by Dr. E. H. Johnson.
 Mrs. Charles K. Royston, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. T. Woodbridge, since Christmas, leaves today for Little Rock for 0 short visit before going to Prescott, to spend while with another daugh- ter.
 The Young Ladies' club of the First Methodist church will meet with Miss Mary Mccoy and Mrs. H. B. Strange, at the home of Major and Mrs. H. A. Mccoy, in West Sec ond avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 The City Beautiful club meets at 10 o'clock this forenoon, at the par ]ors of the Hotel Jefferson. Elec- ton of officers will be held, and plans will be perfected for the be- ginning of the spring work of beautifying and improving the city.
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Have Extermlnated MosquItoes.

Tn Livingstone, the capital of tho African territory of that name. the mosquito problem has been practically solved. A ceaseless war hos boon waged against thsse insects, with the result that they are now scarcely eves Aaen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25
Mrs. ". N. Madst0nA.

Fayetteville, March 24.-Mrs. W. N. Gladstone, wife of Professor w. N. Gladstone, vice president of the University of Arkansas, died here this morning as result of conges- tive chill
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ATTRACTIVE MILLINERY.

Do you want a swell hat at small expense these hard times? Let me make it for you, using your materials if you prefer, with our hobby new shapes. We reblock and dye old hats for $1. Hours 1 to 3 D. m. Telephone 2053. Mrs. Nell Kirchgraber, 14O5 South Main street. If
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Daily Fashion Talks
 BY MAY MANTON
A YOUTHFUL. NECLICEE

N TO neck finish is IN prettier on a young girl thar the one in surplicc style and this ncsligce is emincntly youth full and cnnncntly charming. The big collar rolls away from the neck most attrac, lively and the cpcpluni gives the flare and tullncss required for the latest styles and the sleeves can Ioe made in threc-Quar, ter or in full length as each wcarer may choose. There are nulnberless materials that are appropriate for the making. The pretty lawns and ba- tistcs are charming made in this wav, some of the figured crepes make beauti. ful negligccs, challis and cashmere are always pretty for he cool days and the jacket can be worn over q white skirt ot over one to match It Is quite suitable for the home break. fast table and foi general wear and also makes q most com. fortablc little nceligee to be slipped on in nesoWnrooln. Pinks and blues and all pretty bright colors are suitable and the new shades are really ,avishing. A most CharIlllnG httic neRll' gee could be made from pink or blue albatross with frills of lace in white. If something thinner is wanted, the same color effect could be obtained by the Use of batiste. The gar. ment is really q very simple one for it con. sists only of the blouse and the big
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PERSONALS.

w. M. Reeves of Camden is in the city on business matters.
 J. M. Barlicklaw is visiting rela- tives at Camden for a few days.
 J. G. Madding went to Little ROCK yesterday on business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Crop Mortgages, and other legal blanks for sale by Adams Printing Company. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25
Real Unhapplness

Silicus--"What's the matter, old man? You look unhappy" Cynicus Fl am. I'm almost as unhappy as . woman with secret that nobody wants to know."-Club Fellow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Anyone wishing to ouy or sell Jefferson county script call on Cass well Suppl co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25
Design by M0y Mdntom.

bling with the separate pepum joined of belt
 wide, 21s with F rufes 41 y of beading.
 s4s5 nailed address the Fashion this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Mrs. Wade Knox and children are at home again from Southern Florida. where they visited with relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

David, young son of State Senator "nd Mrs. T C. White, is quite ill at the family home in South Laurel street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Mrs. T. A. Eaton of San Antonio Texas. is spending a few days as the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Mercer Sligh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Mrs. R. l.. Roller of 1900 East Eighth avenue left yesterday for Fort Worth, Texas, to spend fortnight with her sister, Mrs. Buck Williams, who formerly resided in Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Starks retnrneJ last night from a few days visit to plne Blnff-Camden Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Mrs. T. A. Wilson continues to inn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-25

Mrs. Lee Anderson, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. F. Cason for some time past, left yes- 1erday for her home at Paris, Texas. She was accompanied by Mrs. Cason, who will visit in Paris while.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
OMRO MAN HEADS GRANGE
A. L. King Chosen New Master-Next
Meeting to be Held at Rhine
lander in December 1916.

Marinette- three-day session of
the Wisconsin state granre closed
here with the election of o. ers. A.
L. King of Omro was chosen master.
Others elected are:
Overseer-William Armstrong, Pesh-
tigo.
Lecturer. T. Gillett, Amigo.
SteWard-A. L. Hayner, Amigo.
Chaplain-A. c.. Powers, Beloit.
Assistant Steward-E. K Rick,
Rhinelander.
Treasurer-A. j. Cross, Allenville.
Secretary George H. Dawes, Toma-
hawk Lake.
Ceres Mrs. Eva Howe, Amigo
Pomona-Mrs. Verona Hambrecht,
Deerbrooh.
Flora-Mrs. S. S. Mcintosh, Rhine
lander.
Lady assistant steward-Mrs. Jessie
Dudley, Bryant.
Executive committee-Chas. Haase,
Neenah.
Mr.. Haase, who was reelected a
member. of the state executive COM
mittee, presided at the convention.
Rhinelander was selected for the
next meeting which will be held on
the first Tuesday in December, 1916.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
LEAVES 100000 ESTATE
Will of Albert M. Murphy, Former
Green Bay Lumberman and
Capitalist, is Filed.

Green Bay.-The will of Albert M.
Murphy, former Green Bay lumberman
and capitalist, who died at Pasadena,
has been filed in the California city.
The petition accompanying the will,
filed by John H. Emmert of Detroit,
and Elbridge N. Murphy, son, of
Green Bay, state that it is understood
Mr.. Murphy had property aggregating
nearly 100000.
The estate is left in trust to the
petitioners. Mrs. Emma S. Murphy,
the widow, is to be permitted to keep
the residence in Pasadena. The trus-
tees are to provide for Mrs Addie M.
Broughton, who resides here. The
trustees are empowered to pay Mrs.
Murphy until she remarries $4,000 an
nually. They are to pay Mrs. Brough-
ton similar sum.
The remainder of the estate is to be
divided among the children. On Feb.
1, 1885, the trustees are to set aside
$4,000 for Mrs Murphy and similar
sum for Mrs. Broughton. 1t is declar-
ed that the agreement of the late
Simon J. Murphy, father of Albert M.
Murphy, made on Dec. II, 1912, and
known as the Murphy family trust,
shall be carried out. If any of the
children contests the conditions he
shall forfeit his interest in the estate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
NOTED MEN TO SPEAK
BAKER AND VAN HIsE WILL DIS.
cuss BUSINESS.
Scheduled to Address Commercial and
Industrial Congress at Madison
Feb. 14-17.

Oshkosh.-At the Wisconsin com
merclal and industrial congress at
Madison from Feb IA to IL Mayor
Newton D. Baker of Cleveland will
speak on Cooperation Between City
Ot1cials and Commercial Association. !"
Maj. Hubert " Eva of the Duluth
Commercial club on Farmers as
members of Commercial Association. /"
James c. Caldwell, Litchfield, MINI.
banker, on "The Bank and Rural
Credits" I. c. Norwood on "The Day-
export Plan" j. H. Beck of st. Paul on
How Far Should Town Go in At
tracing New Industries?" ]. N. Title
more of Oshkosh on 'The Rate Cues
ton in Wisconsin, Carl D. Jackson on
The Rate Commission and the Ship
per-" John Richards of Chicago on
THE Commercial Association, Health.
Recreation and Amusement" C. r.
Van Hise, president of the University
OF Wisconsin, on Some Principles of
Regulation" and Prof Richard T. Ely
on Business of the University and
State
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
HOLSTEIN MEN ORGANIZE
Western Wisconsin Stockmen Propose
Boosting Their Section to Front
in Breeding Ranks.

La CrOsse.-Saving thousands of
dollars to western Wisconsin stock
men in freight rates and the placing
Of this section of the state well to the
iOlt in stock breeding ranks is ex-
Fced to result from the meeting at
Ualaska of twenty representative
HOstein breeders of the counties of
Ia Crosse Monroe, Trempealeau, Yer
hon and Jackson, and of their organ
AJlOn into the Western Wisconsin
Holstein,Friesian Breeders associa-
ton.
mat Stockmen in this section of the
SaIe heretofore have been compelled
70 Guy their blOoded Holsteins in Wau-
AsSna and Jefferson counties was stat
co. II was with the purpose of Great
lS an adequate supply of cattle of
~' particular breed in western Wis
~lan that the organization was form
u from this time on, Secretary E.
= Lddle Of Onalaska, said, it will be
pSSlOle for buyers to obtain carload
VIZ Ol Holsteins from the association,
IOlsA the cooperation of breeders.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
DEFENDANT SEEKS DEATH
W.T." Nuoera First Tries to Hang Self
and Then Purchases
Strychnine.

a. "dCine'-John Kucera who had a
s -'lu ask Mary Stefka if she would
: s'''y him. and changed his mind af-
,;. sue accepted, has twice attempted
~ 'ue curing the trial of Miss Stef-
~. H. S0'OOO damage suit against him.
a %a ne tried to hang himself in the
,r NV room OF the courthouse. The de-
~ cut MIN down. Then he went
~ lug store and bought strychnine.
!. uepuues arrived just as he started
l,s ~ !. and knocked the box from his
men the jury gave Miss Stefka
!, I I Tor $3.50. Since then he
IA 'sen IN Jail, maddened with terror
- snef over his troubles.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
ONE BUCK LAW SAVES LIVES
Conservation Commissions Report
Shows That But One Hunter Was
Killed by Mistake.

Madison.-That only one man in the
whole state was shot and killed by a
hunter during the deer season just
closed was the report made by Com
missioner Barber of the state conser-
walton committee. We have found nu-
merous accident where hunter has
accidently shot himself, but only the
one case where man was mistaken
for deer or hit by stray bullet"
he said. 1--WE also find that the one
buck law has worked out successfully.
We are getting daily reports from our
game wardens and thus far have found
only thirty-eight does killed. We also
find that great majority of hunters
are in favor of the law"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
DR.. w. J. SUTHERLAND, PLATTE
WILLIE, is FOUND DEAD IN
HIS OFFICE.
WAS SICK BUT SHORT TIME
Heart Disease Takes Educator Recent
ly Elected Vice-President of the
Wisconsin Teachers
Association.

Platteville.-Dr. w. j. Sutherland
president of the Platteville State Nor
NAL school, died here. He dropped
dead in his office following a sudden
attack of heart disease.
The death of President Sutherland
was shock to his friends and the stu
dent body, as he was supposed to be
in excellent health, although he had
been troubled with headaches for a
short time.
Mr.. Sutherland was born near Cher
~ Valley, ILL.,, on April IA, 1865. After
finishing the eighth grade there he
attended high school at Fairdale Ill
He was graduated from the Illinois
State Normal school in 1892. Later
he attended the University of Wiscon.
sin, receiving the degree of Phi. B. in
1902 and 1909 the A. M. degree. He
was principal of schools at Yorkville
ILL.,, and served as superintendent at
oregon and Charleston. He then took
position with the normal school at
Macomb where he was head of the
department of geography and geology
He served there six years and then
went to st. Paul, where he became
principal of the city training school
lie was made president of the Platte
vile Normal school in 1909
President Sutherland was vice presi-
dent of the Wisconsin Teachers asso-
citation, having been elected at the
last meeting in Milwaukee. He was
a Knight Templar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-17
WILL COST BADGERS MUCH
Fare Increase Order Means An Add-
tionaI Burden on State of
About 100000.

Madison-That the announcement
of the interstate commerce commits
sion, increasing interstate passenger
rates a quarter of a cent in Wisconsin,
will place an additional burden upon
the state, of about $3O0,O0 annually
is the opinion of the staff of the rail-
road commission.
The intrastate rate in Wisconsin
will remain at cents, as fixed by law.
Of Wisconsin railroad passenger bust
ness about one-third is interstate and
two-thirds intrastate.