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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-04-22
SAVING THE NElDDLE-AGED

A correspondent inquiries -
What do doctors mean W h II
they speak Of "blood pressure, .
and of what Importance is it to
the patient? [ have recently been
examined for life insurance and
should like to know more about
this method Of examination, which
was new to me.
ANSWER
Taking observations of blood
pressure is becoming quite gener-
al among all physicians who keep
fairly we'll abreast Of the times.
Combined with other symptoms
and examinations, it may be very
useful in arOusing suspicion Of
danger Of appOplexy, kidney dis
ease, and other chronic disorders.
In disease Of. arteries, kidneys
and the brain, blood pressure is
increased. In exhaustIng diseases,
such as cancer and tuberculosis,
blood pressure is usually abnor-
mally low Tobacco and alcohol
used excessively, are held to in
crease blood pressure; as is over
eating, particularly of the heavier
articles Of food.
Many fatalities among expectant
mothers have been prevented by
periodic examination of blood pres
sure combined with the other es-
tablished methods of examination
pursued by careful physicians.
Physicians are frequently asked
what the normal blood pressure is,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-04-22
CHAPTER Ill.

A Vital Shock For Reginald.
%WA He home in which Allan Rut-
W ledge lived was in an impos-
I'LL ing building in one of the best
4 IL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-04-22

~ vital SIOCk OF nGSiIIdfUs
%Y% He home in which Allan Rut-
III ledge lived was in an impOS-
W ing building in one of the best
residential districts in Bron-
son. Reginald rang the bell and was
greeted by the minister himself, who
was evidently awaiting him, and who
warmly welcomed him.
This is my young son. Abraham"
said the minister, introducing Regi-
maid to young boy of about three
years Of age. "He is a little fellow,
but he is called after a great man. He
is namesake of Abraham Lincoln"
Reginald noticed Allan Rutledge re-
garding his little son with tear moist
ened eyes.
my hope and prayer for my boy"
he said earnestly in answer to the
others look. is that he will be worthy
to bear the name of Abraham Lin
coin"
HE will be a noble man assuredly If
he acquires character like the noble
Lincoln" responded Reginald, becom-
ing serious. "Do you know that it
was the life Of Abraham Lincoln
which first gave me a glimpse Of what
democracy means and Of what life
really is"
They were interrupted by lady en-
tering the room carrying a baby in her
arms. She was a gracious looking wO-
man, quite young in appearance, with
light f1axen hair and lustrous blue eyes.
Come In and meet the young Eng
lishman have been telling you about.
Mr.. Nelson. this is my wife," said Rut-
ledge.
II am pleased to meet you, Mrs. Rut-
ledge. What lovely baby you have!'
he added, looking with admiration at
the child in it's mothers arms.
Allan Rutledge took the child in his
arms, saying: This is our daughter,
Anna. She, too, is called after noble
woman. Do you remember in the life
of Abraham Lincoln that pathetic ro-
nance of his early days?
You mean the romance of Lincoln
and Anne Rutledge?" responded Regi-
nald quickly.
EYES," said the minister "Anne Rut-
ledge was the sister Of my GRANDPA
Their, and L am proud of my Rutledge
blood"
"You may we'll be-" exclaimed the
Englishman. II would rather have
the blood of the Rutledges in my veins
than that of titled lords"
Allan Rutledge thought that the
young man spoke the last words rather
bitterly.
When they were left alone Allan
Rutledge turned to his guest seriously
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-04-22

him. He was diligently at work in the
agents small apartment, busy at the
typewriter. when she called, and the
rate clerk ushered her into Reginald s
presence.
Good afternoon" she exclaimed,
cordially, as she greeted him. This
is where you are working, is it? /
hope you like your place"
The immigrant was visibly embar-
raised. Joy Graham went on, in an
apologize tone:
Excuse me, Mr.. Nelson, for trou-
bling you at this time, but have quite
a favor to ask Of you. Our Tourist
club meets this week on Thursday
evening at my home and we are to
visit London" repeated the girl. I'VE
would like to have you with us and
give US a talk on your great English
city. Can you come"
What is this Tourist club?" he
asked.
"A number Of the young people Of
our church meet every two weeks,
and we have been going around the
world in Imagination. We have travel
ed through Ireland and Scotland, and
we are now visiting England. | re-
membered your descriptions of Lon
don, and we would all be delighted to
have you with us next Thursday even
ing" Joy Graham smiled at him and
made a little bow as she concluded.
eft will give me pleasure to meet
with you,' he responded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-04-22

He Held the Close Attention of Them
All.
and said, Il expect you have brought
a church letter with you from your old
home"
NO." answered the other stammer-
ingly. "I-I did not go to church much
in England"
"Ahp' responded the other in some
what disappointed tone.
"My family, Of course, were church
people," replied Reginald iooa;..-
Continued on page FOUR
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-27

uQQer laws maze 10 protect Cne lives
of passengers and crew. In Cleveland
one set of inspectors considered that
safety first demanded that she carry
only 143 passengers under certain
conditions, 653 passengers under
more favorable conditions, and 1000
as the outside limit under MOST IA
vOrable conditions.
Very likely the people Of Cleveland
knew nothing at all about the regu-
IatiOns or the safety of the Eastland,
but blithely went aboard and sailed
the bosom of Lake Erie trusting i'm
plicitly in THEIR governments zeal
Gus care for their safety.
In another place, and at another
time, other inspectors thought it safe
for the EastIand to carry 5000 pas
sengers. And the people Travelled and
trusted
Here in Chicago. the Eastland was
inspected, of course; and she was
permitted to carry $500 passengers
on a lake trip.
It is known that throughout her
career on the Great Lakes she has
been known as cranky boat, with
a dangerous tendency to tilt, careen,
lose her balance. But the people
who travel on boats didn't know that.
That was inside information known
only to those in the steamship bust
ness, and to sailors. 1t wasn't adver-
tised. The newspapers didn't tell
their readers about it But she had
a reputation around the lakes.
The people didn't know there was
any danger. They trusted THEIR
government. And THEIR govern
ment knew-but government trusted,
tOO-took a chance. It didn't even
act when warned by the Lake Sea-
mems union, made up of men who
sail the lakes and know about boats
and their weaknesses.
When the Eastland was tied at the
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-27

OFFICIALDOM AND THE
EA ST Ian D.-What a trusting
faith the people have in Of1cialdom!
They believe they live under the
benign protection of a democratic re-
public, where the people govern them
selves through representatives who
are supposed to be THEIR servants.
They travel about on railroad
trains, trusting their lives to the ser
wants of the companies conductors,
brakemen, engineers, fremen, train
dispatchers, switchmen, telegraph
operators the LAWS made to
protect their lives and the men chosen
to enforce the laws.
They move freely through the
crowded streets of great cities, trust
ing their lives to mOtOrmen, cOnduc-
tors, chaufeUrs, drivers, teamsters,
poicemen-and the laws made to
protect their lives and the men chos-
en- to enforce the laws.
They go aboard ocean greyhounds
and excursion boats on the great
lakes, trusting their lives not only to
the elements, but to such human
agencies as bond and stockholders of
steamship companies, presidents,
managers, captains, mates, engineers,
fremen, deckhands. inspectors and
the LAWS made to protect their lives,
and the men chosen to enforce the
laws.
Consider the steamer Eastland. At
various times and places she was in
SDected bV government iusDecfOrs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
Happiness a Duty.

The better we understand life, the mere we come to the realization of the fact that happiness is a duty. It sig. pifies that we are working in harmony with the laws of our being. It is one Of the concomitants of righteousness. Righteousness in its last analysis will be found to be living in right relations with the laws of our being and with the laws of the universe about us. This attitude, this habit of happiness. Is also a benefit to others. As cheer fitness induces cheerfu!uess i'll others. 30 happiness inspires and induces han. piness. We communicate this condi. tion to those about us. It's effects come back in turn from them to us again. As anger inspires anger. as iove and sympathy inspire love and sympathy irs others, each of its kind. so cheerfulness and happiness inspire the samG in others.-Ralph Waldo T-ine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
SUIT TO ENJ0|N
 STREET TAX LAW
Petition Filed with Chancel- Tor Elliott Yesterday in
 Name of Roy Hays.

Petition for an order to>restraln the city officials from enforcing the re- gently adopted ordinance, imposing a per capita tax of $3 on all male cltl- zens between the ages of 21 and A years in lieu of three days work on the streets, was filed in the chancery court yesterday by Attorney W. B. Sorrellls. former alderman. The suit was instituted in the name of Roy Hays.
 The petition alleges that the ordl- nance does not provide for a way o1 determining who is liable for the tax and that it places in the hands oi certain officials opportunity for dis crimination and favoritism. Petition CT states that he has already paid a three street tax, and denies the right of the city to assess an addi- tional tax for street purposes against him.
 Judge John M. Elliott announced he would defer 8 hearing on the pcti- tion until the return of City Attorney Earl s. Wood, who left here recent ly for an auto trip to Lexington, Va. and the Confederate reunion at Rich mond. No effol ts to enforce the ordi- nance will be made until the court has passed upon MT. Hays petition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
MINISTER GIVES AWFUL TESTIMONY
 AGAIN SAM BELL
Says Murderer Told Him He Shot Woman, Then Drown
 ed Cries With Foot.

Morrilton, June 1.-The state rest ed at 9 o'clock this morning in the trial of Sam Bell, indicted for the murder of Mrs. Bard Bearden. The states testimony has been virtually the same as that given in the former trial two weeks ago, when Bell was given a life sentence by the jury for murdering Eard Bearden. The de- fense is striving to make out a clear case of insanity and witnesses have testified to several acts of Bell a few weeks and days prior to the wholesale murder. These acts, the defense alleges, were those of man unbalanced.
 The Rev. Jim Timer, a brother-in- law of Bell, on cross examination by the state, testified that ill a conversa- tion with Bell since his former trial, Bell told Timer that after he had shot and killed Bard Bearden, and had then shot Mrs. Eard Bearden, he put his foot on Mrs. Bearden's mouth to drown her cries. There is little interest in the trlal on the part of the people generally. very small crowd is in attendance except witnesses and officials. All effort is being made to get the case to the jury by Saturday night, al though it is thought that this Will no' nikely be accomplished.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
MISSOURI WOMAN SHOT
 BY HER FIFTH HUSBAND
Murder and Suicide Follows Wifc's
 KeSusal to Give Hubby $75 With Security.

Crosno, Mo-, June 4.-Because his wife refused to advance him $75 with which to pay his grocery bill unless he gave her mortgage on a mule he owned, J. A. Nolan, fifth husband of the present Mrs. Nolan, shot and killed both his wife and himself at their country home near here
 Relatives of Mrs. Nolan had been warned previously by the irate hus- band, who sought the money the day before, but when they saw trouble brewing they are said to have gotten no further than tho front fence.
 Nolan is said to have arrived uN- expectedly at home andleteriatei his demand for the money. and when rc' fused said: "All right, I'll send you where you will need no mortgage P Whereupon he leveled revolver at his wife's head and sent a bullet through her brain.
 His wife dead. Nolan placed her body on the bed, lying down beside her, placed his revolver to his own temple and fired. Both bodies were found a short time later.
 Nolan was 6S years old and his wife was 63.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
W00DMEN ID JEWELL
 PETTY SHAFT SUNDAY
Judge kerwin Will Deliver Principal Grafton at Fitzlrugi Cemetery.
 Mrs. Taylor Will Recite.

The Woodmen of the World will unveil monument to J. $. Petty. in the F'ijzhugh cemetery near Sulphur Springs Sunday afternoon, and it is expected large number of the mem- bers of the organization, and their families, will participate ill the ex- ercises.
 Arrangements have been complet- Cd for conveyancts for about thirty persons, to leave the hall of the local camp of Woo''men, at Second and Chestnut stress, at 10 a. m. Sun day for Sulpaar Springs. It is eX- pected the, members of the organiZa- ton will bring their basl1et lunches, and that dinner will be enjoyed at |Sulphur Springs at noon. The un- yelling services will start at 2:3Q D. m
 Judge E. J. Kerwin of this city will be the orator of the day, and the unveiling poem will be rccited by Mrs. |. IL. Taylor of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
INSTIIUTE WORK
 WILL CLOSE TODAY; l0l IN ATTENDANCE
President Can't of Chamber of Commerce Addresses
 the Teachers.

N. J. Can't, Jr., pres dent of tn interesting talk yl-kteiu"y at tie uauy Sesslon oI the county Institute tor wll,e teachers, al tne sixth Ave nue school. lie was gwen close at teuIlOn anu the leaCners appeared lo appls ciate tne address.
 A discussion by Prof. k. E. Phil beck and J. R. Farsons Was one O. the most interesting features of the days program, and there was talk on Advice to Teachers" by MT. Morris of the Amerlcon Book com pany, which was much enjoyed
 tMiss Emma 'Wilbourne spoke on .Disclpline" and Prof. lPhlbs ok dis cussed "Vision,' as an excellent and valuable adjunct in teaching. pr. J.. K. Jewel, dean of the department ot education in Arkansas, spoks of the improvement in teachers and teach ing in the years that have passed, and Farm Demonstration Agent Joel Lamber talked of the needs of Jef- ferson county in an agricultural way.
 In the primary room, Miss Mary Fortner opened the days meeting by teaching song, Miss Leila Beaslev of Brnkley spoke Interestingly on "Seat Work" and Miss Mary Winters conducted a rOundtable which was most instructive and enjoyable.
 The ron call showed there were 11O teachers in attendance at the session yesterday, an additional in- crease of 15 teachers. The institute closes today.
 Reception for Teachers.
 An informal reception in honor oi the teachers, to give them an op. portunity of getting together social ly and of getting better acquainted was held at the assembly hall of th5 chamber of commerce yesterday afternoon, Miss Mary F'ortner beins the hostess. Miss Fortner, wnost work as canning and poultry clu' agent for the county keeps her il close touch with all tho teachers az we'll as with their pupils, had ar ranged a most delightful though in formal affair, which was greatly en joyed by all those in attendance.
 Miss Fortner was assisted in re ceiving and entertaining the teach ers by number of the local teach CTS, and County Superintendent Lowe, Prof. B. III. Glenn ana othe school authorities were present t aid in making the affair more enjoy able. Music was supplied by a Vic {, trola from the Hollenberg company some of the latest records bein played in excellent style. Deliciou punch was served. from tabl which was graced with magniflcen punches of sweet peas, whose beaut was enhanced by the green foliag of potted geraniWms, ferns and palm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
FORDYCE POSTMASTER QUITS. Number of Patriots Willing to Serve
 in His Place.

Fordyce, Ark, June 4.-Postmaster Randolph M. Jordan of this city has sent his resignation to the postoffice department at Washington. MT. Jof- dan has been postmaster here TOT more than six years and his present commission would not expire until two years hence He is Republican and has made most satisfactory nostmaster. A large number of Dem ocratic applicants are wanting the place badly. Among the most noted applicants are Fay L. Dunn, James A. Pattillo, H. Jack Finley, Bruce Jones. Mrs. w. J. Bum, Mrs. J. U: Clary, Attorney J. T. Richardson ana w. Il. Shugart. The appointment Is expected to be made within the next few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
SUPPLY OF "BO0zE"
 LANDS NEGRO IN JAIL
Rounds smen Graves and Miller Nab Henry Dickey as He Steps from Train With Beer, Whiskey
 and Gin.

Henry Dickey, negro, was arrestea by Roundsmen Graves and Miller last night at the railroad crossing at the western end of the city, and Is held at the police station for "navlns too much whiskey." Dickey was ar rested just as he stepped off the Iron Mountain passenger train from Little Rock, and he had suit case containing 19 half-pint bottles of whiskey, a gallon jus filled with beer and a pint of gin, which the of- ficers believe is too much for one man to carry. Dickey stated ne had purchased the stuff in Little Rock for his own consumption.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
HARRY DAVIS HELD BY U. $. OFFICIALS
Pine Bluff Man Arrested on Charge Burglary Inter
 state Shipment.

Harry Davis was arrested In Llttle Rock yesterday, and is held i'll 1all there pending a preliminary hearlng on an indictment returned by tre United States grand jury, charging the removal of liquor from an inter- state shipment. Davis was arrested by @ Little Rock policeman, while United States Deputy Marshal Walls was here yesterday seeking Davis and another person named in the ;n- dictment.
 The federal charge against Davis is understood to be the outcome of an alleged burglary of freight car at Thornton, several miles south O. here on the Cottos Belt several weeks ago At that time Davis and Jack Reed were arrested I,y the Thornton authorities, both being re- leased after Davis had paid a fine for carrying q pistol.
 It was understood here last night that federal officials.,had been dis patched to Helena to seek the sec- ond party named in the indictment
 Upon his return to Pine Bluff after the Thornton affair, Davis stated there was nothing in the report that they had entered a freight caf but that he did plead guilty to chargs of carrying a pistol.
 According to information reaching here, special agents of the CottoI Belt and of the federal government have been at work on the case fol several weeks, tracing the shlpmen [ of liquor from Cincinnati, the poin of origin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of q Pine Bluff tltl'
 zen's Experience.
When the back begins to che, Don't wait until backache becomes

When the back begins to che,
 Don't wait until backache becomes chronic;
 Till kidney troubles develop;
 Till urinary troubles destroy nights rest.
 Profit by a Pine Bluff citizens ex- perience.
 Mrs. J. A. Racop, 1416 State st., Pine Bluff, says: For years l suf- fered from a heavy ache ill the small of my back. l could hafoly get Up after sitting and 1 couldal stoop over or lift anything. l was always lame and stiff in the morn ing and 1 felt all worn-out. My Kid neys acted irregularly, too. Before I had finished half a box of Doahs Kidney Pills, I was helped, but when I saw that l was getting better. Just like a great many other people, ] stopped taking them. A little later finished the first box of Doans klo- ney Pills and they not only relieved my back but put my kidneys in soeo shape" :.
 Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs. Racop had. Foster-Milburn Co. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
SMITH CLOSING OUT
 HIS BUSINESS HERE

Thomas Smith, for the past two years one of the live merchants in Main street here, has announced that he will move to Newport shortly, to enter business there. Arrangements for the move were completed by MT. Smith some days ago, during 8 visit in Newport.
 MT. Smith has been operating a ladies' furnishings and ready-to-w wear establishment here and has built up quite a large clientele. He is well known in Pine Bluff, and stated last night that the change is being made because he believes it will be more advantageous for him to operate at Newport than to continue in business lere
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
MACCABEES ELECT.
A. M. Riat Now Commander of Maspha
 Tent No. 5 of Pine Bluii.

A. NJ. Riat is the new commander of Maspha Tent No. 3, Maccabees of Pine Bluff, as result of the semi annual election held by the organiza- tion Thursday night. Other new of- ficers are Robert c. Ballard, acting past commander; John R. Sanders, Jr., record keeper; c. l.. Schrantz, lieutenant commander; c. H. Burks. chaplain; R. J. Mcfarland, sergeant at arms; w. A. Watts, first master of the guard: G. E. Patterson, second master of the guard; Leo Levine, sen tinel; w. M Blanton, picket: J. R. Sanders, Jr., captain of degree team; C. l.. Schrantz, secretary of degree team.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
RENDERS JUDGMENT
 IN LEBL0WITz CASE
Beeroe Filed Yesterday by Ciancei. Tor Elliott Makes Awards of
 S11 LOGO.

Judgment was rendered by Chan cellor John M Elliott yesterday I'll the suit of Ida LebloWitz ct al. Vs Sallie Leblowitz, involving about S1l ,000 and lands in Jefferson, Perry and Lonoke counties. The decree covers four pages of tha record. Sav- eral of the items on which awards were made from judgments previous ly obtained
 The decrae awards judglnisnt against the defendant as follows:
 J. $. Mcdonnell, $926; Julia Tay- Tor $2164; Bank of Altheimer $960; Union Central Life Insurance cor- pany. $57S7!6; Ida Leblowltz $1216.60. Walter Hudson's title to hal interest in a certain tract was recognized
 Circuit Clerk F. M. Reeves was named commissioner to sell certain tracts, pay the awards and costs and the remainder. if any, to Ida Leblo- witz as administratrix.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
ENGLISH CONVICT SPIES.
Mueller Sentenced to Death, Hahn tG
 PrisGn-Kupferlc Shielded.

Lcndon, June 1.-The two alleged spies, Muller and Hahn, accused with Anton Kupferle of Brooklyn, with divulging British military in formation to the Germans, were found guilty and sentenced in Old Bailey.
 Mueller was sentenced to death by shooting and Hahn was given seven years of penal servitude
 Kupferle comnittcd suicide in his cell while awaiting trial. Ht claimed to be an American citizen out was a naturalized Englishman
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
Post Office. In Two Countries, ,

"s wv SSofe'sVos
 Beebe Plain, Que. has what is said to be the only double post office In the world. The office is halt in Can. ada and half in the States, with Beebe, Quebec, Oh one side. and Beebe, Vermont, on the other. An iron post in the middle of the front porch marks the international boundary line. Aside from it's location the building Is of interest on account of the ma terial from which it is built, which Is granite. native to the locality, and on account of it's age, which is about a century. The two prosperous commu. mites, which it serves, and which are practically one village, have a population of about 1,00O and are said to own more automobiles than any other village of this size in Canada.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-05
"Husband" Without Wife.

London. June 4.-"Husband in name only" might best describe the marital experience of Cecil c. J. Napier, a British trooper in South Africa. aired in the court of appeal Happier asked that his marriage in 1907 to Evelyn Marie Goodban be an nulled. He testified that at the time of the marriage he was 16 years old, and his wife 24.. She returned to her home and he to school, and since that time. he set forth. she has per- sistently refused to live with him. The court reserved decision.