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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
Injoyable Dinner For Mrs. Davis.

Enjoyable Dinner
 For Mrs. Davis.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Hoyler and aaughter entertained MT. and Mrs. H. $. Davis with dinner at the Pines Friday evening. The table was laid Nor fourteen. The favors were cor sage boque;s for the ladies and but Ion hele boquets for the gentlemen. They were in the center of the table sad attached :r the place cards with fbbon. The bride and groom were heated under shower boquet of |mistletoe. After the dinner a dance was given in the private dining room |N the Hotel Pines.
 Those present were: Miss Emma sorrells, Miss Margaret FOX, Miss Ethel Mann, Miss Hoyler, MT. and ars. Wade Knox, Junius Jordan IT,, Joe Clements, Will Kennedy, Carl Rutledge, MT. and Mrs. Davis, MT. land Mrs. Hoyler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Special Christmas music will be . seasonable feature of the morning services today at the Lakeside Metho' dist Episcopal church: ..,..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Miss Leah Moskowitz, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. Harry Veil ,he past six W eeks, will leave Tues day for her home at Dayton, Ohio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

The Lydia Bible class will meet Monday afternocn at 2:30 at the resi- dence of Mrs. Walter Hudson, Eigh- teenth and Main. Mrs. J. B. Talbot and Mrs. B. N. Williams will he as- sistant hOSteSSes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
Specials From Our Dress Goods Section

USEFUL GIFTS FOR MEN
 SILK FOR SHIFTS
 A handsome line of new Silk Shirtings in beautiful ombre colored stripes in silk crepe and pongee fabrics; Spe- 01 m cially priced for the holidays, yd.--% siVV GET HER 4 SILK DRESS
 36 inch Black Taffeta, pure silk. good weight. soft Chiffon finish, very lustrous block the kind to wear splendid, worth $125; Specially V1 m priced for the holidays, yard -----& esVO \ USEFUL GIFT FOR THE LADIES'
 36 inch Silk Crepe Poplins, in the most popular shades of the season: Such as African brown, midnight blue, Oregon green, plum. Belgian blue. new grey klngs blue, also black; regular price $l.25; Specially priced for RQe the holidays yard ------------------OOV SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE, 9sc YARD.
 s15O and s1.75 Dress Fabrics, 50 to 56 inches wide. These include broadcloths, heavy storm serges, pebble weaves, diag~ sns3s: sase;,, also 1s1s shadow sranites; 98c SPECIALLY PRICED AT SSc YARD
 s1OO and $1.25 all wool Dress Fabrics such as 46 inch Cheviot Serges, sponged and shrunk 52 inch Storm Sel ge; most all good shades in this lot QXN Specially priced at, yard d------------O0sas SPECIALLY PRICED AT 5sc YARD
 A inch Silk and Wool Fabrics, A inch Shepherd Checks, 42 inch All Wool Novel, ties, 42 inch all wool French Crepe, 40 inch wool Plaids worth up to $1.25 kQn yard: Specially priced at, yard-------OOO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. Lizzie Ernest is quite i'll at her home, 2103 West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Clarendon, where she will visit friends during the holiday season. Before returning home she will spend short time here as the guest of Miss Elizabeth Adams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. J. B. Smith left yesterday for Clarendon, to spend the holidays as the guest of relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. P. H. Ensign who has been the guest of Mrs. Leo Andrews, Jeff yesterday for her home at Lincoln Neb.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

: MT. and Mrs. John McWhorter of
 Buffalo, N. Y., are here to spend the holidays with their niece, Mrs. Ada Sweet, and ot1er relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Royal Neighbors of America will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at Fraternity hall There will be initiation of candidates and other important business will be dis cussed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. P. H. Ness of Altoona, Pa, ar- rived yesterday to spend the Christ mas holidays here as the guest of Mrs. J. s. Wilson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Miss Virginia Osborne of Fort Smith is here for the holidays. as the guest of Miss Theolar Simmons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
Store Open Evenings Until
 Christmas
Suggestions for Better Gifts

Children's Sweaters Mems Shaving Sets Ladies' Gloves
 Childrcn's Shoes Children'S Hats
 Ladies' Neck wear
 Auto Hats and ScarfS Infants Knit Goods Ladies' UndcrW ear Childron'S Dresses
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

We laundry feather pillows soc pair, give us a trial American Ex-s celslor Laundry Co.,. phone I46. If Twenty years experience, huff sed", American-Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phone 146. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. Hubert Davis of 1920 West Fourteenth avenue, has as her guest for a few days her father, Sheriff J.. T. Haskins, from Rison.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

A special called meeting of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Miss Hallie Seeley of Fayetteville passed through the city yesterday for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. P. A. Buerkle went to Stutt gart yesterday, fer a short visit wit! relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. L. Regnier returned yesterday to her home at Humphrey. after a visit here with her sister, Miss Jennie Dobbins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
Monday

vomen's Missionary society, First
 kethodist church, 2::30 p. m. Vomen's Missionary society, Lake ] de Methodist church. 2:30 p. m. Ladies' Aid society, First Baptist |burch circle meetings. Royal Neighbors, Fraternity hall e:s0 p. m. lydia Bible class, with Mrs. w. c, Hudson, 2::30 D. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
OJJR CHRISTMAS SALE

IS NOW OFFERING THE PEOPLE OF PINE BLUFF AND VICINITY money Not y in some departments al You will find merchandise at prices rnancl for orick will 30 at ERO7(,S STORE real SANTA CLAUS to the people
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
Mrs. May ReSd Hostess at Dance.

MrS. Mary Reed ente' '2ta1ned about forty young people last evening at fer home. S25 East Second avenue. in onor of Mrs. Mary Forrest, Mrs. Harrison, Miss Thelma Oury and Douglas Jones. The hours were spent delightfully."- in dancing and other social diversion. Refreshments of a seasonable nature weIe served in lrofusion.
 Mrs. J. Speed Franklin returned yesterday to her home at Memphis. Tenn, after a delightful visit with her uncle and aunt. Sheriff and Mrs. R. H. Williams.
 Mrs. c. M. Henderson of Sardis, Miss. is spendil several days as the guest of Mrs. R. H. Williams.
 Mrs. J. E. Smith left yesterday for Clarendon, to spend the holidays as the guest of relatives.
 Mrs. Hubert Davis of 1920 West Fourteenth avenue, has as her guest for a few days her father, Sheriff J. T. Haskins, from Rison.
 Mrs. P. A. Buerkle went to stutt- gart yesterday, fer a short visit with relatives and friends.
 Mrs. L. Regnier returned yesterday to her home at Humphrey. after a visit here with her sister, Miss Jennie Dobbins.
 MT. and Mrs. E. o. Harrison have quite a party O. Altheimer young folk as their guests for the weekend. the visitors being Miss Willie Steel Bridges, Miss Catherine Hummer, Miss Louise Quattlebaum. Doll Baby Quattlebaum, Cloud Bridges, Law renee Quattlebaum.
 Mrs. John J. Kfentz, formerly a resident of Pine Bluff. is here to spend the holidays with relatives. Mrs. Kientz now makes her home at Pittsburgh, Pa, and has just com pleted a six-weeks tour of the far west.
 Mrs. 1T. R. Williams and children left yesterday for MempfN, Tenn, where they will be joined by MT. Will Hams. They will reside at Memphis in the future.
 Invitations have been issued for a dancing party to be given the evening of Wednesday. December 29, by Dorsey Duncan. at his home 1901 West Sixth avenue. Mrs. P. H. Ensign who has been the guest of Mrs. Leo Andrews, left yesterday for her home at Lincoln, Neb.
 Special Christmas music will be , seasonable feature of the morning services today at the Lakeside Metho- dist Episcopal church.
 The Lydia Bible class will meet Monday afternocn at 2:3o at the resi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
Tuesday,.

Trainmen's auxiliary, K. o. P ball, 2 p. m. Machinists' auxiliary, Labor temple l D. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs c. M. Henderson of Sardis. Miss. is spendil g several days as the guest of Mrs. R. H. Williams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Invitations have been issued for g dancing party to be given the evening of Wednesday. December 29, by Dorsey Duncan. at his home 1901 West Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. J. Speed Franklin returne: yesterday to her home at Memphis Tenn. after a delightful visit witl her uncle and aunt. Sheriff and Mrs R. H. Williams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

MT. and Mrs. E. o. Harrison hay quite party O. Altheimer young foll as their guests for the weekend. th visitors being Miss Willie Stee Bridges, Miss Catherine Hummer Miss Louise Quattlebaum. Doll Bab! Quattlebaum, Cloud Bridges, Law renee Quattleba um.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. T. R. Williams and children left yesterday for Memp&, Tenn, where they will be joined by MT. Will Hams. They will reside at Memphis in the future.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19

Mrs. John j. Kientz, formerly { resident of Pine Bluff. is here t, spend the holidays with relatives Mrs. Kientz now makes her home a Pittsburgh, Pa., and has just com pleted a six-weeks tour of the ia west.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-19
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Silk kimOnas Hosiery Shoes IIandkerchiefS fS House Slippers Fancy Aprons Sweater Coats Bath Robes Sets of Furs Trimmed Coats
Monroe City Democrat., 1915-05-20

no Candidate has
gotten the "Jump"
on the other. Com
mence a "CIean-
up" Campaign To-
day. Be a Winner.
Monroe City Democrat., 1915-05-20

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Monroe City Democrat., 1915-05-20
VOTE SCHEDULE

The following table shows the value of sub
scriptions in terms of votes. Old subscribers are
people who are now taking the Democrat; new
subscribers are people not now takinglThe Dem
ocrat.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
MAN JOINS JUNEAU
 BUSINESS FIRM

w. G Johnson, for eighteen years a member of the sales force of the se- atue Hardware Company. this morn ing took over Q half Interest in the Juneau Hardware Company having purchased the share of William Albert. son. Mr. Johnson arrived here on the Jefferson yesterday and the deal was consummated last night
 The Juneau Hardware company was formed nearly three years ago by Mr.. Aiberison and Sim ,. Frolmon. Enjoy ing @ good business from the start it has become one of the leading come mcrcial houses on Front street and enjoys 9 wide trade among loggers and dshcrmon
 Mr. Aibertson expects Go go to the States within Q few days and may not return to Juneau The best wish es of large circle of friends will ac- company him.
 Sim Freiman win continue as one Of the partners in the business
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
BANKRUPT SALE SET
 FOR NEXT SATURDAY

Saturday. Oct. 3o Is the date set by c. ". Swank trustee. for the sale of the possessions of the Alaska Lum. Der & Box Company recently declared bankrupt The safe which win be held at H8diey win be to dispose of the following estate.
 All lumber belonging to the said es- tate at Hadley and amounting to ap. proximately 100000 feet board meas urements
 Stock of general merchandise in M- aska Lumber & Box Co.'s store at Hadiey. sawlogs consisting of spruce. hemi0ck. cedar in sawmiil boom at Halley. 57 boom chains lS lumber trucks, 1 lumber wagon miii supplies. Che houshoid goods belonging to the estate at Hadiey. the cooking uten- sns. typewriter. donkey engine. aii box shook amounting to approximate. iv 5000 boxes. and che gas boat "Frey. ca"
 The sales will take place in the or dor given. Sealed bids win be receiV. ed for each ol said classes of property abore mentioned. which sealed bids win be opened in public and the con- ciusior of the oral bids. The sealed bids must be enclosed in envelopes upon which is clearly written what property Che bid is intended for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
ASKED TO
 EXPLAIN CONSPIRACY
 AND CRISIS THREAT TENS

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2s.-The Pres ident made sharp representations to Germany, accompanying them with a peremptory demand for an explana- tion and another diplomatic crlsls with Germany looms large on the ho- rion. The action 10 the direct resuIt of the statement of Lieut.. Robert Fay of the German army, who saId he had been cent by hls government to the United States 10 destroy shlps leaving American ports and carrying war munitions to the Allies. It ls admitted that the situation To prca- nant with possibilities that may lead to grave results.
 Lieut.. Fay said that the pIans for the destruetlon of shIps of the beIIIs- erent nations In American waters were hlo own, but that hlo plan had re- celved the encouragement of the se- eret service of hle government, and hls mlsslon wac known In Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
APPROACH
 TOLD BY PHEASANTs

NEW YORK. Oct 26.- How cock pheasants In English farmyards warn ed their owners of the coming of Zep- pellns during the raid in London Oc- tober 1S. was told by Mrs. T. c. Jones on her arrival here as @ passenger on the Liner st Paul yesterday Mrs. Jones said: Shortly after ten o'clock a servant addressed the mistress Of the household stating chat the cock pheosants were acting In peculiar manner and that she feared Zeppelins were near. Within few minutes we heard the sound of motors and then came the louder noise and the aero plane was soon sighted Presently we could see high In .he air huge ci- gar shaped object making its way eastward toward Germany. Shortly after that we learned of the Zeppelin raid on London"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
RUSSIA PREPARED
 FOR WINTER WAR

PTTRoGRAD. oct. 26.-An imperial uSase has been issued authorizing the Russian government to borrow from foreign countries S2,750000,000. The proposed loan will be the largest the Russian government has ever at tempted to float in foreign money mar kets. and the proceeds are wanted for the purpose of further prosecuting the war against Germany.
 With the announcement of the ukase. Is given out statement in which 1t is said that the strategy of the situation along the eastern bat. tic front Is advantageous to the Rus sian arms, and that Q vigorous win. ter campaign will be conducted for the purpose of turning the advantage into victory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
sAUsmAN GETS
 PLACE ON THE
 SUPREME COURT

SEATTLE. Oct. 26-It was an nounced here last night that Freder- ick Bausman, senior member of the pioneer Seattle law firm of Bausman and Kelleher has been selected by Gov. Ernest Lister for the vacancy on the Supreme court bench created by the death of Justice Herman O. Crow which occurred last week
 Frederick Bausman is a pioneer of Seattle. He is a native of Pennsyl- yania. but came West after comDlet- ing his education, and was private secretary to Gov. Eugene semple dur ing the first Cleveland administration. More than a quarter of century ago he formed n law partnership with Dan iel Kelleher, and 1t has prospered and continued until the present time He is wealthy
 The appointment of MT Bausman, who is a Democrat, makes four Dem ocrats and five Republicans on the Washington State Supreme Court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
All \ LTES GAINING
 IN SERBIA

LONDON oct 26- Dispatches from Athens say that the French British and Serbim troops in tae southern part Of Serbia have recsploIel Che en. llre lclt ban of the gardar river and are advancing toward vellos The ais- patches also say that the French have retayon Crolsiso, and that they are pressing the Bulgarians back farther and farther toward their own border
 That the Bulgarian forces pen trat. ed Serbia iafthpr than they were cap- able Of couymg on successful war seems assured.
 French Completely Successful.
 A dispatch from Paris says chat the first official bulletin concerning French operations in Serbia was given out this afternoon, and it contained the story of continued successes. Among other things the bulletin says
 French troops completely defeated the Bulgariaus at strummltza."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
CHRISTENSEN RETURNS
 FROM VISIT IN STATES

Andrew Chrisdonseu. chief or the field division jig returning on the Hum boidt after a briei visit to the States. It is understood that shortly after his arrival Mrs Christiansen VIII pass upon the petition recently received from the residents of Seward requesting that the government reser' vation of lots there be put upon sale as soon as possible. This petition which was originally presented to Chairman ". C. Edes Of the road com mission. has been forwarded to Mr. Chriadansen who will have charge Of che sale when it takes place. and~who win arrange Che date for it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
BANDITS ROB
 POKER PLAYERS

SEATTLE. Oct 26-Eelieying that 9 sheriff was after them five poker players yesterday eytinguished Q light anl barred themselves in @ tool house in an English logging camp near Mount Vernon Go find that their un- welcome guests were only two bandits. In Che lusiiade that followed Gilbert siiberg was fatally wounded.
 The outlaws entered and after com polling the players to turn on tho lights they forced them to stand up against the wall and submit Go rob- bery Slberg iay crumpied on the floor The outlaws fled 0nd are now being pursued by sheriiis posses in three counties as well as by blood hounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
SERBS WIN iN 5OUTH BUT RETREAT FROM
 TEUTONlc FRONT

LONDON Oct 26 The Serbian sit- uaton continues to be the war topic of absorbing interest Events there arc occurring with lightninglike rapid ily. and victory seems to depend large iy upon the question Of the rapidity with which men can be handled ln thc southern section Of that harrassed Kingdom Che Allies are continuing their successes of the last few days, and the Bulgarian Invasion seems to have met with serious reverses that must compel 8 reformation of the at- tack on Serbia On the other hand lhe sorhlans have withdrawn from the Danube and Austrian and German troops are crossing that river into Ser bic. traversius 0akdole island This gives the Teuton Allies Q free right of way from Orsova Go join the Bulgar- fans who are stin on Serbian territory at several points along the boundary. There are DO lighters and steamers at 0reora laden with ammunition and supplies for the armies Of Invasion.
 sere'an Army Intact.
 The Serbian army seems to oe iu position to make good the promise from that country that she is capable or making stubborn resistance. The forces that for SO long have held the ausuians and Germans at the Danube have retired intact. and are ready to give battle along onother line that win be chosen for defense. while in the forces Of that country farther south are giving effective aid to the French forces where ,he Bulgarians have heen repeatedly defeated for sev- .--I l-.-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
AvoiAN SAYS THAT
 DEBT IS NOT LIS

In the suit Of John Aram vs John and Mike Avolan instituted to recover the face of an alleged promissory note Cor s100. answer has been filed by the defendant Mike Ayoian in which lt is claimed that this defendant had writ ten his signature upon 9 note drawn by John Avoian and payable to- Aram, with the understanding that he was merely witnessing the signature of John Avoi1n. and charges that he was asked to witness this signature in or der Chat he might be tricked into be- coming 9 party to the note.
 The answer claims further that lat- CT on Mike Avoian discovered this er- TOT and that upon his insistence that his name be erased the original note was destroyed and @ new one drawn in iis place He claims therefore. that he is in no way indebted to John Ar- am. the plainti0 In this suit
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
KING GEORGE VISITS ARMY IN
 WEST FRONT

LONDON, Oct 26.--King George is now In France, where he will visit the British army He hopes, also, to see the troops of the other Allies and with that end in view will visit practi- cally all parts of the lines in France and Belgium.
 Tie Kings visit at the front it is believed, will add to the interest of the people in those who are engaged on the firing line, and thus increase the fervor of patriotism, and facilitate the work of the recruiting officers
 That Great Britain must be prepar- ed 10 more than double her men in the field at a moments notice was de- clared by Lord Kitchener.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
FAMOUS VENICE CHURCH
 WRECKED BY WARPLANEs

ROME. Oct 26.-Three small at- tacks were made on Venice last night by Austrian aeroplanes from which in- cendiary explosive bombs were drop ped on the chiesa Degli scalzi. This church is one of the famous sIruc-- lures in Venice and is decorated with Q fox wresco done by Tiepolo. The ceiling and fresco were entirely de- stroyed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
POLICE ARE AFTER
 ANOTHER DYNAMiTER

NE WORK, Gel. 2e.-with four men under arrest charged with con spiracy as German agents to blow up war munitions. munition factories and ships sailing from the United States with war supplies for the AL lies. the police are seeking the fifth man Max Brietung, who is described as the secretary.treasurer of an oil well and cupply company in this city.
 The arrests thus far made include Lieut.. Fay. of the German army. and Walter scholz, Paul Daeche and Dr. Herbert Kienzier
 The confessions of Lieut.. Fay lead to the other arrests end the implica- ton of Brletung. who is sought.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
GERMAN CONSPIRACY
 REACHES SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Oct. 2s.-German sym pathisers are supposed to have set two fires here this morning in an at. tempt to burn up Pier 14 where the British steamship Ixion with s2,ooo.- O0O worth of freight in her hold is dis charging
 Tho fires were put out before any material damage resulted The po- lice and fire departments say they were plainly of incendiary origin.
 The fires have stirred the shipping interests of this city, and representa- tlons of the actual occurrences have been made to the State Department at Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
GERMANY AND
 ALLIES LOSE
 OVER 5.OooO0o

AMSTERDAM. Oct 26 - The net German losses since the beginning Of the war are fixed by newspaper cs- inmates here at 2o2l,07S. or course, the casualty lists place the number far Tn excess Of these figures. but they do not take into account those who have returned to the service on ac- count Of recovery from their wounds or exchange of prisoners.
 These same estimates place lhe net combined loss of Germany Austria and Turkey at over 5.0o00o0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
PIONEER SEATTLE LAWYER
 AND MAGISTRATE SUICIDE

SEATTLE. Oct 2G.- Judge Thomas F. Cam, aged S2 years, resident of Seattle for 30 years and of the Pacific Coast for more than half century committed suicide here yesterday eve ming by taking poison. Judge Cam had been a prominent and popular h' gure In Seattle ever since his arrival in the city. He served many terms Ss justice of Che peace and police magls- lrate during the Territorial days and later Tie has been in poor health for many years. He is survived by Capt. T. Fl. Cam, ir, of the Pacific Coast Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-26
MONEY RECEIVED FROM
 ANCHORAGE WATERFRONT

Receiver Frank Boyle of the land oHce today received SSS6 to be applied on seven leases Of water front tracts in the new townsite Of Anchoraee. These tracts are situated on Ship creek and the lessees are constructing docks and warehouses thereon. These strcc- lures win. Of course. be only tempo rary and will be replaced in the spring when the work Of dredging the haroor is started by the Alaska engineering commission.