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The sun., 1916-08-27
SLAYER OF WOMAN
SOUGHT BY POLICE
Mrs. Tiarks, 70 Years Old,
Found Dead in Home
RObber Suspected.
Jewels AND CASH GONE
Coroncr's Physician in Doubt
as to Whether Murder or
Suicide Was Committed.

A mysterious man who was seen SEEK
ting admittance to the home Of Mrs.
Caroline Tiarks shortly before she was
found lying dead in her bedroom At
els West 13sth street early yesterday
Is being searched for by the police In
the belief that he may be able to throw
some light on what IL now a mystery.
80 far neither the police nor the Cor
oner's physician. who made an autopsy.
are willing to say whether the aged
woman's death was due to murder or
suicide.
Mrs. Tiarks. who was 70 years old.
was found at I o'clock yesterday morn
ing. her hands bound behind her and
jewelry and money missing from the
room. She had been dead about an
hour. according to DR.. Mills OF
Knickerbocker Hospital. 1t was believed
hat burglars. trying to get the large
sum Of money they thought was kept
in the house by her son. Herman Tiarks.
a confectioner at 1857 broadway. had
KILLED her.
physician, ~nounc as the result OF his
autopsy yesterday afternoon that death
had been caused by dilatlon Of the heart
n pulmonary edema. He would call II
neither homicide nor self-deetruction. In
spector Cray Of the detective bureau
was equally In doubt. There were no
marks Of violence on the body. and the
ropes that bound her. although they had
been cut before the police arrived,
seemed not to have been knotted tightly,
but merely drawn into loops around each
wrist.
The mysterious visitor to the apart
..n. ..--,a. -. ~lhA-- At
A. Rosen. who lives on the same floor.
He said that about 3 o'clock Friday
evening he saw the man ringing the
hall bell.
"Nobody's home there he offered.
"Ob. yes. the old woman's always
home.' the other answered. Five min
utes later Mr.. Rosen. returning. found
the stranger outside the Tiarks apart
ment. ringing the door bell. Mr.. Rosen
paid no further attention. but entered his
" rooms. He described the visitor as
between Is and 20. light and smooth
shaver. wearing a gray suit. A general
alarm has been sent out for the man.
The sun., 1916-08-27
CANADA EXPLAINS DISPUTE.
Chief TO Lay Pacific Fishing Case
Before WashinwtOn.

OTTAWA. Canada. Aug. e6.-To discuss
with the United states authorities ON
plants by American Pacific coast fisher
men that the Canadian Government has
refused them bait and supply privileges
at Canadian ports W. A. Found. Cana
dian SuperinH endent OF Fisheries. has
gone to Washington.
The Marine and Fisheries Department
to-day denied reports emanating from
Washington that the Canadian Govern
ment supported by n British order in
council, had blacklisted American fishing
vessels in north Pacific waters.
In explanation OF the situation 1t was
pointed out hat Canada some years ago
gave American vessels the right to OBJ
tain bait and other supplies in Canadian
ports provided they shipped their catch
over Canadian railroad lines. This was
followed by great developments in the
halibut industry on the British Columbia
coast. the Grand Trunk Pacific alone
carrying a tremendous amoun OF hall
but from Prince Rupert to American
markets. This business being lost to
Seattle strong agitation arose there
against the Canadian regulations. and
recently. 1t is charged. certain American
vessels. having taken on bait and sup
plies at Canadian ports. took their catch
to Seattle. As a result the Fisheries
The sun., 1916-08-27
AIDA TO Be HEARD
IN DRAMATIC ROLES
Will Sing Leading Part in
"Francesca da Rimini" at
the Metropolitan.
GOSSIP OF THE STAGE
John Craig and Mary Young
to Make Tour in Shake
spearian Repertoire.

Frances Aida. who made her frst APP
pearance In a dramatic role last spring
when she sang Aida with the Metropoli-
tan Opera Company during its engage
ment in Atlanta. met with such success
that she has decided to continue her ca
reer as a dramatic soprano. She will
therefore sing the role Of Francesca In
Francesca da Iimin!." the new opera
by Ricardo Zandanai. which will be one
Of the novelties at the opera house next
winter.
The composer Is not altogether UNI
known to this country. He wrote 'Con.
ch!ta," which was heard at the Metro
politan Opera House five years ago
during n OF the engagements OF the
Chicago Opera Company. lie has used
the d'Annunzio play as a text.
Nothing will be settled definitely until
the return Of C~leofonte Campanini to
this country. but II IL not improbable
that the Chicago company viii give a
season OF two weeks here next winter
Only French works will be sung One
Of the features OF the season will he
elaborate REVEALS Of Faust" and
Gounod's once popular Romeo and Ju-
modern French works never sung here
will be given.
John Craig and Mary Young. who
for eight years were at the head Of the
Castle Square company in Boston. which
became the best known stock company
in the United States. have been en-
gagged by the Shuberts to make a tour
next month In Shakespearian repertoire.
Romeo and Juliet" and Hamlet" will
be plays in which the actorS will APP
pear. There were several Shakespearian
REVEALS at the Herald Square Theatre
under the management of Mr.. Craig and
scenery from this theatre will be used.
II was in designing the scenery for some
OF Mr.. Craig's Shakespearian produc-
lions that Livingston Piatt first became
known. The tour OF Mr.. Craig and Miss
Young will be confined largely TO the
Eastern cities.
In the spring MIR. Craig will return
to Boston and with a special company
produce the play which he and the other
judges decide is The best OF those
written by students OF playwriting a;
Harvard.
Melanie Kurt will lie the soiolst a,
the concert OF tho civic Orchestra SO.
ciety at he Madison Square Garden
next Tuesday. She will sing the 'Liebes-
ioi" from Tristan uni Isolde and
Senfa's aria from Der Fliegende Hol.
l~aender." .
The New York Community Chorus
will hold It's eleventh meeting IN Contra
Park this afternoon. Director Barn
hardt has addeH some old songs TO those
to be distributed on the SOM sheets
Alma Simpson. who has been on the
operate stage in Berlin, will sing q
selection from "Tannhaeuser.' In case
OF rain. the meeting will be held in IN,
The sun., 1916-08-27
BACK TONATURE CURE
IS TOLD BY EDISON
Hunt a Quiet, Uninhabited
Spot and Rest in Peace,
His Recipe.

ORANGE, n. j., Aug. 26.-Discussing
his proposed automobile trip on Monday
with Henry Ford. John Burroughs ana
Fl. s. Firestone. Thomas a. Edison ex.
pla led one Of his recent methods Of re.
taxing is to with natur on
journeys to remote sections and in the
solitude OF the forest enjoy a rest.
For the last eight years I have been
going back ip these Jersey mountains,
awny frorv the beaten roads OF automo-
bilists. Within fifteen miles from here
Is a section Of dirt road for automobiles.
without bumps and In q dense forest.
where you travel eight miles without
seeing a human habitation. The place
IL up near Newfoundland. n. j., IN all
I'm afraid OF Is that some Of these auto
lists will find 1t and then will come dust.
noise and poor roads again.
Now this mountain camping idea will
be just along this idea Of q6iet. We are
going to And in several States some of
these quiet spots and camp there. You
know how to locate a suitable place
such as I have In mind? Why 1t Is very
simple. You start of dead west n run
your car fifty miles, going by the COM
pass. Then you taxi the first dirt road
north. and II that Is not a fair one for
travel take the next one and go dead
east. then south until you have gone on
q square n you Will n WITHIN those
imdginary lines your back to nature
opportunities for real rest.
''Oh. I'm a chemist. you know I'll at
tend to the cooking" was Mr.. Edi-
son reply to the question about the
camp life the three men will enjoy in
the Adirondack, Catskill and Vermont
mountains. you know I'm a pretty
light eater and | guess ! have Henry
Ford converted. Burroughs too Is TAX
ing some Of my ideas on this subject.
But we'll have four men along to handle
the camps n run the cars. and / sup
pose they'll be pretty good eaters. We
will catch fish. buy u milk and egas
from farmers and we'll have "a pretty
good time"
Mr.. Edison and his party will go In
two cars. one on the truck plan for
camp equipment, the other for the three
men and the chauffeur. They will be
gone two weeks.
The sun., 1916-08-27

Madge Leasing Is 10 have the leading
role.
N. c. Goodwin, who has been playing
in David Garrick" in the towns neal
Boston. will give The Merchant OF
vence" as an open air performance this
week. Mr.. Goodwin is celebrating the
Shakespearian tercentenary.
Amelia Bingham will soon return to
the stage. NJ. 8. Bentham 10 now ar
ranging her tour In vaudeville.
Yesterday and last night the Hippo
drome was the scene Of a costume pa
rade for Charles Dillingham's THE Big
Show" which opens mex Thursday
night. The total number OF costumes
worn was GAIA, Of which more than
1000 were designed by Leon Bakst for
Nine. Pavlowa's ballet. The Sleeping
Beauty" Nine. France Ziebarth IL at
the head OF the wardrobe department.
Klaw & Erlanger have engaged Miss
Sarf Petrass for the role Of Ros1kd In
Little Miss Springtime." the new mu-
steal play which will have It's premiere
in Philadelphia and will be seen here
at the New Amsterdam Theatre on
September 25.
The French company OF pantomimtets
which Winthrop Ames IL bringing to
this country for the production of "P!er-
rot the Prodigal' Mt the Booth Theatre
will arrive to-day on the New York.
The sun., 1916-08-27
MASQUE TO AID CHARITIES.
"Peace and War" 10 Ne Given by
Miss Constance Collier,

ARRANGEMENTS are being made for
Louis Napoleon Parker's masque OF
Peace and War" TO he given during the
coming season by Miss Constance Collier
and Mrs. benjamin Guinness. The pro
ceeds or the nrst performance Will be
offered to the army relief fund for the
sympathy and response America has
shown for the allied wal charities.
Proceeds of subsequent performances
will be devoted to British and allied
charities, among which will be included
the Millicent Sutherland Ambulance. the
Arts Fund. the star and Garter Home
for disabled soldiers. etc.
The masque will be given with a list
OF stars, both American and English.
many OF whom took part In /, on It's re-
cent performance in England under .he
auspices OF Lady Arthur Paget. when the
afternoons proceeds for "A single per-
Torrance Melted almost &25,ooo.
The sun., 1916-08-27
HELD AS R0BBER OF CUBAN.
Man Seen In Restaurant Arrested
as Alleged Assailant.

Charged with helms one Of two robbev
who held up Pablo Hernandez. a wealthy
Cuban. In Central Park last Tuesday. a
man who said he was Fred Jenkins Of IS
West 117th street was held In 5 5000 bail
in the West Side Court yesterday.
Theodore Weissenberg OF s6& Lexing.
ton avenue heard H~ernandez's outcries
at the time Of the holdup. He chased
the robbers and recovered a gold watch
and $50 In cash.
weissenberg saw Jenkins In a Broad
way restaurant and caused his arrest as
one Of the robbers.
The sun., 1916-08-27
JERSEY OPENS RIVER BEACH.
Third Found Necessary 80 At,rne
tive Is EngIewood RathinV,

So popular have been the " ha'h,,
hcache: rear Ens!cwco!, y. }. cr.aa
by the Interstate Park Comm ~s,.one-,
that another beach has been recent,
opened TO handle the crowds.
This beach. like the others, IL 'As.
there being no charge even tor the han.
houses. Many scowloads " sand hay,
been dumped OF 1t. making Il as GOOD a.
the ocean beaches. 1t is just uor'a =
the rustic pavilion. a few minutes Sa,,
from Englewood. Bathers must furnish
their own suits. E.nglewood can be
reached from New York by ferry from
Dyckman street, boats running every
fifteen minutes. Near E~nglewooi 5, ,a.
canoe and motor boat basin, 20 ha-bo-
without charge all sorts OF sma., crai.
The sun., 1916-08-27

FRANCES AIDA, who will continue to appear a a dramatic soprano,
singing francesca in Francesca da Rimini," one Of the novelties
at the Metropolitan in the season about to open.
The sun., 1916-08-27

} Department has refused these vessels
bait and supply privileges n will con-
tinue to refuse them. II was declared. un.
I'll they undertake to observe the regula.
tons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31

enthusiastic over the new cars, one
 of which especially is said to be the most complete and handsomest cars ever turned out of the plant of the Anderson Electric Car company, at Detroit This car is a Model 66, and it has been given finish differ ent from any used on any car placed on the market by the company. 1t is complete in every detail, the uphol- stery being a perfect match with the body of the car the color motif being most artistic, and all the conveniences of the electric cars being at hand. When the car was completed, it was placed in big window at the Detroit salesrooms of the Anderson company. and was admired by thousands of per sons. Quite a number of orders; were
 received by the company for cars Of exactly the same model, style and fin rish, merely thru the display of this one car. The car in question will be delivered to MT. and Mrs. R. E. Lee, of 1902 West Second avenue today,
 and their friends will have full op- rportunity to see one of the most ] handsome automobiles ever turned out
 of any factory
 MT. Woodward would not say yes 1 terday to whom the other cars will
 be delivered, although one of them
 will go to MT. and Mrs. F. G. Bridges. l The recipients of the other cars do
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca- tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease. and in order to cure it you must take in- ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surface Halls Catarrh Cure is not q quacll medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best phy- sicians in this country for years and is q regular prescription. It is composed Of best blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combina- ton of the two ingredients is what pro- duces such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 r. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists. price T5a.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipc tioa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31
BFLATED CHRISTMAS
 AUTOMOBILES ARRIVE
Minor Q. Woodward Receives Five De. troit Electrics and Will "Sub" for
 s'Santy'' Tomorrow.

Five Detroit Electrics will be. un- loaded from the freight cars this morning, and will be delivered either today or tomorrow to their purchas- CTS, thse car of new machines having arrived yesterday.
 These machines were due here sev- eral weeks ago, but because of a combination of circumstances they have been delayed. All but one e4 them were intended as Christmas presents, it is understood, but it is taken for granted they will be welcom- ed by the recipients, even though Christmas has gone by.
 Minor 0. Woodward, the local deal CT in Detroit -Electrics, will have the assistance of w. G. Bottom, a factory representative, in unloading the cars today, and MT. Bottom will see that each of the machines is in tip-top order, before they are delivered. MT. Woodward and MT Bottom both are
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31
ANSWERS DESCRIPTION,
 BUT DENIES HE'S THIEF
doe Brown, Ome.Eycd Negro About 20 Years of Age, Wanted for Bar.
 glary Sweet Home Store.

Joe Brown, negro, about 3S years of age, was arrested at Redfield yes terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs J. l.. McBurnett and Henry Williams shortly after Sheriff w. G. Hutton O. Pulaski county had telephoned Sheriff Williams to look for "one-eyed" ne gro, about 40 years of age, named Joe Brown, driving bay horse, who was wanted for burglarizing store at Sweet Home.
 The prisoner was afoot when cap tured. He admitted his name is Joe Brown, and the officers could sec for themselves he was minus an eye. Brown denies he is the Brown wanted. Several new pocket knives and papers of collar buttons were found in his pockets.
 Deputy. Sheriff George Rison of Lit tie Rock will come for Brown today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31

not know they are to receive such handsome Christmas presents, and MT Woodward does not want to lessen their surprise and pleasure by an nouncing their names in advance
 '4When these Detroit ElectncS are delivered, there will be more Detrolt Electric cars in Pine Bluff than of all other cars combined of the same hlgh grade and of approximately equal cost" said MT. Woodward last nlght. "This indicates plainly the groWlns appreciation of the fact that the De- troit Electric car is not affected by heat or cold, has an exceptionally long period of life, is the most eco nomical, in every way. It is sno"n by test that the cost of operating a Detroit Electric is from $5 toS per month, local cars proving these hsures to be correct. The cars Will pavel S5 to 100 miles for each charge Vlnch is sufficient to allow of trips to VlEtu- ally all the big cities in this mnlsdl- ate vicinity. The car answers every purpose of any automobile."'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31
MIST SUPPLY PHONES.
Nebraska Court FniloIds Law Reguir-
 ing Ut;litiesf. Serve Public.

Lincoln, Neb., Dee. 29-The Ne hraska supreme court today upheld the constitutiona]ity of the legislative enactment of 1909, requiring railroad, express and telegraph companies to install teephone instruments in their depots and public offices, for the con venienoe of the public, when so or. derea by the state railroad commits sion. The case aqted upon was the enc in which the Missouri Pacific re
 sisted the order of the commission,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31

LOST-ONE BULL TERRIER DOG:
 white body with brown ears trim med; answers name of "Trouble"; :;
 if found return to NJ. C.. Sonnen scheln. at Rosenbergs and redeive reward. 12-31-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31
and appealed 10 the supreme court

Madame de Jhebes, famous as an astrologist and clairvoyant, died at her country residence in Mcung-Sur- Laire, aged 72 years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31

Wheezing in the lungs indicates that phlegm is obstructing the ar Pafss- ages. BILLIARDS HOREH0,oN!D SYRUP loosens the phlegm 80 may It can be coughed up and ejecteda rnce 25c, Soc and $1.00 per bottle, saas oy w. L. DeWoody & Co.-Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-31

The state Of Wisconsin last year paid $1o,20o to give children in the rural districts free rides to school
The sun., 1916-09-10

Dor. Dim in the distance made out
The du', lines OF :; SINCE battlesh.p,
her cage mast Ike fragile lace asainSt
the afternoon sky, and beyond her ON
the horizon the smoke of the approach
ing fleet. Another turn. and there
hack Of Gould's Island lay my ship,
big, ugly, sullcn gray i'll tn" fading
light, t~opheaVy with four hug" fun
ne,-, hut hlesscdly sold and at anchor.
We passed close astern and | could
make out black figures running up and
down the long length of her, II solitary
man on the after deck. three boats
alongside. and We had lost her again
behind the end OF the island. The tor
pcdo station with its low BUILDINGS and
wireless masts hid the harbor from
view, and we warped slow,y into the
dock.
II was dusk now and | was tired.
The light was too dim To recognize any
one on the pier. but | tried to make
myself believe that 'he" could not pos
sibly he there. and walked ashore with
my mind n way and my heart racing
in the opposite direction, M one!
There = u terrible emptiness in II
place, | sort of fierce u.liness IN tho
very ganrway and boards when only
disappointment meets the weary, I'M
certain navy w~anderer.
The sun., 1916-09-10

room, the same apulug les for not h1v-
ing u bath on h first floor. the very
same marble lady in SCant one piece
bathing suit diving III the entire man.
tel. same "teakwoud -derk-from-thc-
Orient which has deti"d dusting To.
this very day felt twelve years drop
from mo into memory and tro Nuutn
ana tire of adventure came hurrNing
back across the magic country of the
heart,
! hAd To- explore. 1t WIS still before
shop closing time and I had only to
Walk three blocks to reach the centre
OF activity. There We're few people
about. The ships, just IN from the
wal game. were barely at anchor. but
there was an air of expectancy. The
groceries were with hright Vc.c-
tables, the shops were lighted and The
narrowncss of Thames street lent "A
certain intimacy to my adventure.
Perhaps II was because W police-
men remembered me and smiled, or
aus Mr., Sctbury the shoe man
said. why, you haven't changed II
mite. ! always remember YOU and
your mother had the smallest feet in
my shop All, yes. Mr.. Seabury Is
stiil an able salesman ana deserves
prosperity, The bake shop woman Is
dead. but her daughter Is tn send me
The sun., 1916-09-10

,Con'mucd on Nnth i'H''
The sun., 1916-09-10

Presently ! saw a mail orderly Com-
ing toward ne. II" called mo by name.
and the kindly bulk of him gave me
puictn,ss again. Sorry. Mrs. w. hut
the captain says we're under orders 10
sail AZ dayhrcak. subject to change.
and he's afraid he can't get ashore to-
night. He sent this note, ana says
You are 70 90 To the Mary street place
and wait for him"
Wait"
In that word is expressed the whole
life of IA navy CONAN DIsyiplinc is
not entirely confined To- the officers and
men, rs Is popularity supposed.
remembered the Mary street place.
We had been there twelve years ago,
just before u first Asiatic cruise. So
] took II Newport hack, the n horse
variety, whose driver seemed as worn
and lettering ~ his turnout. and for
30 cents | drove to my destination.
Nothing had changed. The tiny
houses, the narrow streets, the old IA
mil!ar landmarks VI our early married
days, were all there. At the Mary
street pace the lnnd!ady appeared as
Il We had only met the day before, her
smile Identical her hair "A little newer,
her husband lowering just as he used
to hover in tn" dark part Of the hall tn
see who's at the door" The Same
The sun., 1916-09-10
Admiral Griffin Exp aims How Oil Fuel and ectric Drive
Make 1t Possible to Concentrate 200 900 Horsepower
in One Ship and Attain a Speed of Thirty-five Knots

the ireroom force: but that 10 COM
mon to all ships and does not apply
alone to battle cruisers.
mo one can tell what the chemist
engineer of the future will do; but
until something Is found battle cruis-
crs will have to depend upon oil to
convert water into steam: and with
out that substitute they cannot he
driven many consecutive hours at full
speed. II would not be possible TO
transmit so much power on one shaft
pr screw. Therefore II Is d!strib-
uted to four shafts, each receiving
about $4,000 horsepower. or double
the total power in "A superdreadnought
md greater than that OF any but the
largest Of the modern merchantmen.
This mighty power u be Gagged.
cased. bound down by valves and pipes
and safeguarded In every way known
To science. for once beyond human
control II would tear the mightiest
ship apart. The engineers in charge
must not only know their boilers and
engines hut everything which apper-
tains TO them. You must remember
that the vessels arc ships OF war and
the object Of the enemy will he to
destroy this vast machinery by shell
and t%orpedoes or by the foul work of
spies who might try by shearing a
bolt or short circuiting a wire TO put
II out OF commission; and the en-.