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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
PUBLIC IS With
STATE HOSPITAL
HEAD IN fight
Controversy Start e d by
Hays Appears to Be Grow
ing More Heated.
J JEFFERSON M. DIS
PROTEST TO BOARD
Medical Society, in Special Session,
Asks State Board to "Lay Aside
Petty JealonsieS" for Good CT
States Wards.

Little Rock, May 24.-Members of
the board Of control announced this
evening that copy Of the formal
charges against Dr.. E. P. Bledsoe of
the state insane asylum had not yet
been filed with him, but that it would
be done sometime this week. He win
then be given a few days to answer,
and should he decline to resign, date
will be set for a formal hearing of
the charges by the board.
The fight has grown virulent, and
so far as expressions can be heard, the
general public is aligned upon the
side of DR.. Bledsoe, as against the
board and Governor Hays.
Developments in the controversy
Wednesday marked time pending re-
tention of attorneys to represent the
board. Moore, Smith & Moore have
been asked to represent Dr.. Bledsoe.
DR.. Bledsoe at noon Wednesday said
that when he was formally notified Of
the charges against him he would an
swer, and that he will be present dur
ing the entire hearing.
Charges it was believed the board
would bring against DR.. Bledsoe fol-
low:
Absenting himself from the hos
pital and inattention to his official
duties.
Permitting "reckles practices" Of
antopsies.
Misconduct in refusing to discharge
five employees in accordance with de-
mand of the board.
The charges may be elaborated on
in the formal notification to be made
to DR.. Bledsoe.
w. H. Hall, chairman of the board,
Wednesday denied statements attrib-
uted to him that there is friction on
the board.
81 have authorized no statement
that there was dissension on the board
and have refused to discuss the mat
ter" said Mr.. Hall Wednesday morn
ing. 81 expect to make thorough
investigation, and my action in the
matter will be based upon what l be-
lieve right under the facts"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
BrandeiS' Supporters Claim
He Will be Confirmed Soon
Judiciary Committee by Strict Party Vote, Recon-
mends Confirmation of Nomination - Republi-
Will Fight for Open Session.

ton are: Clark of Wyoming, Nelson
Dillingham;, Sutherland, Brandegee,
Borah, Cummins and Works.
Supporters of the nominee plan
ned to ask for action on the recon-
mendation by the senate tomorrow
at an executive session, while the
opposing senators are planning to
force, if possible, open sessions for
the consideration of the nomination.
Prolonged debate may result, but Mr..
Brandeis' friends claim he will be
confirmed before the recess for the
national convention which begins on
June 3.
Friends of the nominee plan to
oppose on open session on the ground
that this is movement for delay in
confirmation and, if open sessions are
to be held they should be provided for
all nominations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
PROGRESSIVES NAME
CONVENTION HEADS

New York, May 24.-Raymond
Robins of Chicago was elected as
temporary chairman of the national
Progressive party committee at Chi
cago at the meeting here today of the
Progressive national committee. Other
officers selected were O. K. Davis of
New York, secretary, and F. E. Cor
rick of Nebraska, sergeant-at-arms.
Mr.. Robins was the Progressive can
didate for United States senator in
Illinois in 1914. He was coal miner
when the Klondyke rush began, was
one of the first to 60 to the gold
fields and was successful in his quest
there. Prior to 1912 he was DEM
Ocrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
YATES STUDIO
friend TELLS OF
HIS DUAL nature
Mrs. Horton and Wife of
Confessed Prisoner Testi-
fly at Trial.

New York, May 24.-Mrs. Margaret
Weaver Horton, the young woman
with whom DR.. Arthur Warren Waite,
confessed poisoner of his wife's par
ents, studied languages and music,
and shared a studio" in fashiona-
BILE New York hotel, described late
today, at Waite's trial for murder,
what she considered the dual charac-
ter of the prisoner.
This alleged JekyllHyde nature of
Waite, the evil side of which has
manifested itself in the form of a
little man from Egypt" gave the
first inkling of the theory upon
which Waite's lawyers will proceed
in their efforts to prove he was In
sane at the time he killed John E.
Peck.
Mrs. Horton. who cast Borrowing
chances at Waite, i'll at ease not more
than twenty feet from her. followed
Mrs. Clara Louise PeckWaite, wife
of the prisoners, on the stand.
Although called as a witness for
the state, Mrs. Horton seemed toy be
much relieved when Walter R. Guel,
counsel for Waite, began to cross
examine her. Waite, who sat almost
motionless throughout the long d.
rect examination by Assistant District
Attorney Brothers, dropped his hand
from his chin and raised his eyes to-
ward the witness.
The wife of the prisoner, dressed
in deep mourning and sobbing con-
vulstively, sat behind the jury.
Not a line of testimony had been
brought out by the prosecution touch
ing upon Waite's mental condition
when the state rested after Mrs. Hor-
ton ended her story. Several alien
lists sat in the courtroom ready to
be heard in rebuttal.
The defense, it is expected, will
open tomorrow with a vigorous effort
to prove Waite was insane when he
committed the crime charged against
him.
tx. Adams" Woman.
The sender of the mysterious TX.
Adams" telegram, which has figured
in the case was identified today at
Waites trial as Elizabeth B. Hard
wick of Somerville, N. ]. This was
the telegram sent from New York
to Grand Rapids, urging Percy Peck
to have an autopsy performed on his
fathers body. -
Mrs. Waite testified concerning
her fathers visit from Grand Rapids
to New York, and said that Waite
suggested that DR.. Albertus Moore
be called to see her father.
1--WE, that is, father, DR.. Waite and
myself, had planned to go to Hot
Springs on visit. Father appeared
to be in very good health"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
CONGRESS TAKES
step TOWARD
WORLD COURT
House Bill Authorizes the
President to Invite Pow
ers to Confer.

Washington, May 24-The pro-
vision in the navy bill reported to
the house by the naval affairs COM
mittee, would empower the presi-
dent, at the close of the present war,
to invite all world powers to confer
for the purpose Of organizing an
international tribunal for settlement
of dispute and to discusse disarma-
ment. 1T would provide also that II
this comes before the bills appro-
priations are contracted for competi-
tive, armament should they be render
ed unnecessary. the unnecessary ex-
psnditures might be suspended by
presidential order.
An item Of 100000 Dc included for
expenses Of the proposed conference.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25

Washington, May 24.-The senate
judiciary committee today recon-
mended the confirmation of the nomi-
nation of Louis D. Brandeis to the SUI
preme court by strict party vote, all
of the Democrats voting for confirma-
tion and all the Republicans against
it.
Senator Shields of Tennessee ar riv-
ed at the capitol just in time to- cast
the deciding vote. Senator Cummins
of Iowa was the only member of the
committee not present. His vote,
however, was recorded against con-
firmation.
Senators voting for confirmation
are: Culberson. Overman, Chiffon,
O'Gorman, Fletcher, Reed, Ashurst,
Shields, Walsh and Smith of Georgia.
Senators voting against confirma
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
Police Reserves Called Out
to Dispense Crowd at New
York Armory.
ARKANSAS WOMEN
ARE PROMINENT
Thirty Delegates from This State Con.
spicuOus at Business Session,
and Social Functions Incl. u
dent to Session.

New York, May 24.-Nine thousand
delegates, alternates and visitors
from all states in the union, Canada,
Cuba, Porto Rico, Alaska and the
Philippines filled the Seventh regi-
ment armory tonight at the first reg
ular session of the 18th BIENNIAL con-
vention of the General Federation
Of Women's club. More than 1000
spectators were turned away at the
doors Of those in the armory, 1900
were men. The crowd became SO
dense before the convention was OPP
ened that the doors were closed and
police reserves we're called out. Five
women were overcome, and received
treatment at the emergency hospital
in the armOry.
Governor Whitman and Fire Com
missioner Adamson, speaking for
Mayor Mitchell, delivered addresses of
welcome, which were responded to by
Mrs. Percy v. Pennybacker, president
of the federation.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter OF
the president, occupied the seat OF
honor beside Mrs. Pennybacker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
TEST WE'LL TO BE
SUNK 5000 FEET

BY the terms of contract entered
into Tuesday night by F. S. Freeland
and the Jefferson Oil company, drill
ing with standard rig will be re-
place today and continued until a
The showing this far has convinced
the drillers that oil is beneath the
surface on the Rutherford place, and
it is believed that "grease" in paying
quantity will be struck somewhere be-
tween $500 and 5000 feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
ARE AMERICANS sAFEa

Washington, May 24.-The Senate
committee on foreign relations rec
commended today favorable report
on Senator Kern's resolution direct
ing the secretary Of state to inquire
the safety Of American citi-
gems in ireland in districts where
martial law has been proclaimed.
The resolution requests the secre-
tary OF state to inquire through con-
sular representatives, "as to the
safety and well being. Of American
citizens in Ireland" and to take nee
essary steps to safeguard their lives
and property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
DIR. CARY GRAYSON
WEEDS MISS GORDON

New York, May 24.-President and
Mrs. Wilson were the chief guests to-
day at the wedding Of DIR. Cary T.
Grayson, the white house physician.
and Miss Alice Gertrude Gordon of
Washington and New York, in the
chapel Of St. Georges church. The
president came here especially for the
ceremony. and left shortly afterward
for Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
Continued on page s.,
NOTICE.

All banks, members of Pine Bluff
Clearing House association. will be
closed Tuesday, May 30th-Memorial
Day, and Saturday, June 3rd-Jeffer-
son Davis birthday-legal holidays.
PINE BLUFF CLEARING HOUSE
ASSOCIATION.
H. B. STRANGE,
5-25-5t Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
APPEALS TO PRESS.
Mrs. Pennybccker Wants Stay.at.
Homes Informed of Work.

New York, May 24.-An appeal to
the press to keep the, stay-at-home
woman of the country Informed OF
the activities Of the 18th biennial con-
vention of the General Federation OF
Women's clubs, in session here. was
made by Mrs. Percy v. Pennybacker,
of Austin, Texas, president OF the
organization, in her response tonight
to an address of welcome to the at
tending delegates, representing the ~
states and Alaska and the District OF
Columbia.
"This convention is held not alone
for the women who have Travelled
thousands Of miles to attend" Mrs.
Pennybacker said, "but scattered ov-
er this land, on farms, in mountain
hamlet, in mining camp, In prairie
village, in crowded city streets. there
are two million women and, God be
thanked, hundreds of men as well.
who will read eagerly each word that
comes from this assemblage.
"Then will you not, men and wo-
men journalists, translate the soul,
the spirit. of these sessions so that
our stay-at-homes may feel that they
are kept Ill tOuCu VIII I"S ~oSS 80
our program? We owe much to the
press but we feel that by asking
more, and by deserving more, we
shall be placed under the still great
er obligation.
Zone of your leading men recently
asked: What class of women make
up your organization You will find
among us women from every rank OF
life, women ranking from this even
ing's honor guest, the daughter OF
the president of the United States,
and from the wives of the cabinet.
to women who bravcly toll at social
ed mental tasks.
I'VE have among us the rich ana
the poor, the learned and the un-
learned, the progressive end the con-
servativc. The true club woman new
er boasts Of wealth. nor apologies
for poverty; is never vain of knowl-
edge, nor Inundated by honest ig-
norance; never rash In her progress
siveness, nor selfish in her conserv-
atism."
Mrs. Pennybacker extended a spe-
cial invitation to men to attend con-
vention meetings.
I'VE hesitate not to say" she de-
clared, "that II the federation has &C
complished anything during the past
~ years 1t has been done through
the help Of our husbands, our fathers,
our sons, our brothers"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
Arkansas Women Prominent.

Little Rock, May 24.-The Parke.
Harper News Service tonight received
the following message from the Ar
kansas delegation attending the Cen
eral Federation of Women's Clubs in
New York:
"Mrs. John Ike Moore addressed
the federation today on the need OF
an endowment fund. and her address
was well received. At the Edison re-
ception Tuesday there were present:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
Won BUELOW ON
WAY TO STATES
FROM GERMANY
Reported Former Chancel-
lor Charged with Special
Mission in America.

London, May 24.-The Exchange
sa% circle: ;:y' that P sanes
Won Buelow, former chancellor. IS
Emperor William with special mis-
sion.
The Exchange Telegraph company
also says it is understood Prince Won
Buelow will become ambassador to
the United States. This information
is said to have been obtained from
diplomatic circles in London.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25

The death is announced Of Alfred
Duquet, a. the author.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25

Get baby a "TODLER." Saturday,
only 89c. See window. Knox Walker.
6-25-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
GERMANS REGAIN
Fl, D0UAuM0NI
IN HARD BATTLE
Two Fresh Divisions of Ba-
varians Capture Position
Lost Recently.
TEUTON LOSSES
REPORTED GREAT
French continue to Hold Approach to
Fortress, and, in Spirited Counter
Attacks, Drive Germans from
Trench Near Cuimieres.

London, May 24.--Under a rain Of
shot and shell, which inflicted enor-
nous losses, the Germans have again
taken Fort Douaumont northeast of
Verdun, from the French. AS though
to even the score somewhat, however,
the French, in spirited counter at
tacks northwest Of Verdun, recaptur-
ed from the Germans trenches on the
south, toward the village of Cuimi-
eres, which the Germans had occu-
pied in the late fighting, and also
stopped with their artillery several
attempts of the Germans to debouch
from the village.
The fighting around Fort Douau-
mont was furious, the Germans
launching attack after attack against
the fort, employing among others two
fresh divisions of Bavarians. Several
times the attacks were put down with
heavy losses, but finally the Germans
succeeded in occupying the point OF
vantage which they had held virtually
since the commencement of the YER
dun offensive until the French drove
them out several days ago. The
French still retain the immediate APP
proach to the fortress.
On the Austro-Italian front, the
Austrians, from the Lake Garda re-
gion to the Val Sugana district. are
keeping up their violent offensive
against the Italians. Driven across
their border southeast of Trent, the
Italians are endeavoring to hold q
fortified line from Asigo to Arsiero
and the heights east Of the Val D'assa.
Rome admits that in making their
retreat across the border, the Italians
destroyed artillery which it was inn
possible to withdraw.
As an outgrowth of the recent talk
of peace, Sir Edward Grey has reit-
Grated in the house of commons the
time is not yet ripe for pecae.
1t was the duty of diplomacy to
maintain the solidarity of the entente
allies, he said, until stage Of the
war had been reached where the
prospects of maintaining an enduring
peace would be with the allies.
Paris Admits Loss.
Paris, May 24.-The Germans have
re-occupied Fort Douaumoht, while
the French hold the Immediate ap-
proaches to that position. This an
nouncement is made in the official
communique issued by the French
war office tonight> which says that
two new divisions Of Bavartans eff
fected the recapture after series Of
furious attacks.
Italian Shell Fires Town.
Paris, May pam Italian she'll
has blown up the largest munitions
depot at Rovereto and the town Is in
Flames according to dispatch from
Rome. Several heavy guns were de-
stroyed by the explosion.
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Continued ON page three.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-25
Paris Admits Loss.
Italian She'll Fires Town.

Italian Shell Fires Town.
Paris, May pam Italian she'll
has blown up the largest munitions
depot at Rovereto and the town Is in
flames according to a dispatch from
Rome. Several heavy guns were de-
stroyed by the explosion.
The Idaho Republican., 1916-07-07
STERLING
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Mrs Elsie jerks made business
trip to Blackfoot on Wednesday, s
train, returning home Monday morn
ing.
Mr.. Giffin, who owns a valuable
ranch on the Grand View bench, is in
the hospital at American Falls. we
do not know the nature of the all
ment, but are informed that he is
in no immediate danger and is get
ting along nicely.
The epidemic Of measles that has
been prevalent in this section LOT
some time is apparently ended. No
new cases have been reported 1or
several days.
Taylor brothers, Of Blacktoot'
were here Friday starting WORK Oh
the new consolidated school building.
Contract for the grading has been
let and Mr.. Gravatte and }: ii.
Thompson have already started OH
the job.
DR.. Mote left on the SATURDAY
train to visit Mrs. Mote for a Few
days. He will return to his practlce
here Wednesday morning. MRS. Mote s
it attending her mother who Is very
ill at Logan, Utah.
Miss Mary Skinner, of this place,
who has been working at the launary
of Rlackfoot for some time, had the
misfortune to badly burn her loo'
last week. She is reported to be re-
covering rapidly. ..,
Driscoll is also suffering from
lacerated foot, caused by the JuH-
taposition of broncno "hicl, no
was riding, and wire fence. A nttie
care will again put him In conal.ion
so that we believe he could even rae
a Ford car. 1r,n1a-
| The Sterling Hardware & lmple.
ment company received car ol
stoves and ranges. oa,or
Paul Cacy and Laurance Chanoler
returned from Blackfoot, SATURDAY.
We have not been informed why the
hovs failed to pass the examination
that would allow them to serve tnell
country. But we are glad to nave
them back in any event.
Mrs. Hiatt and Mrs. Carlos fal:
ridge motored to Aberdeen on pusl-
ness Saturday. a tho
M. A. and Mrs. Driscoll and tne
Misses Marguerite and Bertha lett on
the Saturday train for Pocateilo,
where they expect to get their Doase
car and motor to Utah points. lhey
will be gone several days and VIII
probably spend the fourth in SAT-
Lake. ...,r+
julius and Miss Clara Teichert
motored to Neeley. Saturday. Wnlle
there they will visit the fanny VI
Lot Payne, a former resident Oh 'hi'
section. o,,
Lumber is again beginning to ron
to the bridge and the foreman mas
informed local people that construc-
tion will not be much longer oelayo
ed. We are all very anxious TO see
this valuable outlet completed.
A phone message from the nome
folk at Riverside called Ed. ana Jonn
Hutchinson to the bedside OF tnelr
brother Frank, who is suffering from
Ihemorrhage of the brain. While ne
has been in a critical condition we
are glad to report that he is improv-
ing. Frank has many friends mere,
who hope for his complete ana
speedy recovery.
The Idaho Republican., 1916-07-07

The family of O. E. Nelson left
Sunday morning for trip to Hebe1
City, and other Utah points, in their
new Oakland car. Mr.. Nelson will
return Immediately after the fourth.
Clarence and Mrs. Quantrell went
to Blackfoot, Sunday, via the auto
route, and expect to visit with the
home folk until after the big cele-
bration on Independence day.
G. E. Mclean, Ancil and Mrs.
Rupe, Miss Ellen Christoson, Miss
Rosy Blair, and Herman Teichert
were some of the Sterling people in
Aberdeen on business Wednesday.
Mrs. l.. A. Nugent and son, Alvie,
have gone to Lava Hot springs, ex-
pecting to make considerable stay,
| in the interest of Mrs. NugenGs
health.
Henry Damn, deputy sheriff, and
Jailor Charlie Thompson were in our
little burg Thursday
L B. Dore, the Grove City butcher,
was here Thursday and purchased
nice bunch of block cattle from our
fellow townsmen, Driscoll brothers.
Mrs. Maud Finch is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Annie Kelly, at Yuma
Henry Morrison made a hurry up
trip to Riverside with John Hutchln-
son, Thursday.
The opening of bids for the con-
struction of the new consolidated
school building on the twenty
seventh, was we'll attended by pros,
pective builders. Firms from Salt
Lake, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot and
other places had representatives pres,
ent. but Taylor brothers, of Black
foot, secured the plum, and nave
agreed to have the building complet,
ed in 90 days.
Eph and Joe johnson left, Sunday
in their Overland for a pleasure trip
to Cache valley and other Utah points
of interest and will be gone several
days.
The Idaho Republican., 1916-07-07
BASALT

N. c. Thompson was in Basalt,
Tesday, to replenish his food supply
at the dry farm. Mr.. Thompson has
recovered the body of the horse he
had drowned in the Blackfoot river
three weeks ago while trying to cross
during high water, and he also has
back the harness.
Deputy Bee Inspector j. H. Stone
man, of Blackfoot. inspected the bees
of Basalt community Tuesday. Mr..
Stoneman reported two cases of foul
brood at Aemrican Falls and ordered
them burned.
Rev. ]. G. Austin, United States re-
cruiting officer, visited Basalt last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Paskett, of Grouse
Creek, Utah, and Howard Johnson,
of Pocatello, are visiting with their
mother, Mrs. John Johnson.
John l.. Johnson and ]. G. Quinn
have both resigned their positions
as members of the village board.
George A. Lyman has also rendered
his resignation, and the town is with
out cop.
| A certain J. S. Marched drove into
Basalt last Wednesday and presented
check to the Basalt Mercantile COM
pany for SIT, in payment for goods.
The check was found to be forg-
cry after the man had gone away.
William L. Jolley saw him in Salt
Lake city the day following. Mr..
Marched is about five feet II inches
tall and weighs about 100 pounds.
He is very dark. The bridge of his
nose has been broken down fiat;
teeth are very uneven, with gold
cappings on two of the front ones.
Claud Blair is making preparations
to go to Nevada to work in the mines
with his father, Albert E. Blair.
The Lyon, Meachom, Davis and
Jensen families all left for the hills,
Saturday, to spend few days fish
ing.
The Shelley people are working
hard to pull the new sugar factory
their way; but we feel that Firth
is a much better place for it, as the
beets could be hauled there directly
from the fields. Firth is surrounded
by vast amount of producing farm
land, which would make it an ideal
location for a factory
V. A. Bailey suffered sprained
ankle the other day by getting mixed
up with work horse. He was lead
ing the animal and when he came
to ditch and jumped over he pull
ed heavy beast on top of himself.