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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Close Vote on
The Convention.

With figures, for the most part
the result OF the official canvass,
in from seventy-nine counties on
the vote to hold a constitutional
convention, the plurality in favor
Of holding the convention figures
up 2,516 votes.
The counties not reported are:
Campbell, Claiborne (slight ma
iority against it, Decatur, De-
Kalb, Fentress, Lake, Lawrence,
Lewis, Macon, Pickett, Rhea,
Rutherford, Sequatchie, Union,
Van Barren, Wayne and Weakley.
Lawrence and Sequatchie, accord
ing to early reports, held" no
election on the subject.
Excepting Rutherford, the re-
naming counties have probably
gone against the proposition,
Campbell and Union probably by
a heavy vote. The result will
certainly be very close and it may
require official figures from every
county in the state to determine
just how the proposition has gone.
While there is some doubt con-
corning the outcome of'the con.
stitutional convention election,
friends OF the proposition claim
that there will be a small majority
in favor OF holding convention,
In the event the convention is
called the next step to be taken is
to select delegates to the con.
stitutional convention. The law
is very specific in this regard, as
contained in chapter Ill of the
acts of 1915. The convention will
be made up of ninety-nine dele
gates, to be selected in the same
manner as members of the house
of representatives. The law pre-
scsci1ibes that the election OF
these delegates to the convention
shall be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in Novem-
Der, which would make the cleo
ton fall on Tuesday, November 7,
the same date as the presidential
election.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
BULL LAWSUIT IN
CIRCUIT COURT.
Esq. E.J. MCAdO Foreman August Grand Jury.
Judge Calls Attention Of Jurors to
Automobile Tax.

Circuit court convened last Mon
day for the August term with
Hon. Joseph E. Jones, Judge,
present and presiding, and persent
also Hon. T. O. Morris, as at
torney general, and Whit LaFon,
sheriff. Officers assisting the sheriff
are Deputies FINS Summers, E.
L. Bullock, G. P. Nowlin and W..
L. LaFon.
The following gentlemen COM
pose the grand jury: E. ]. Nc.
Ado, foreman; T. E. Sawyer, H..
G. Denning, M. W. Head, H. J.
Strawbridge, Wyley Hatcher, John
Pointer, ST., W. G. Winsett, J. T..
Parrish, Lawrence Perry, ]. j..
Taylor, G. W. Smith, John White,
and W. L. LaFon, officer.
The regular jury is composed of
the following gentlemen: Everett
Odds, Charles Beard, ]. S. A.
Francis, Sid Johnson, ]. P. M.
Deck, Charley Dunn, W. S. Baker,
Tom Harris, D. W. Adams, E. D.
Stoute and Percy White.
Judge Jones gave to the grand
iary much in form and substance
as he usually gives, defining
the duties of the grand jury and
urging in strong terms an honest
enforcement Of all the laws. He,
called particular attention to non
payment Of the automobile tax.
The first case Of any Importance
to be taken up for trial, after the
easy call of the docket, was cause
OF W. l.. McCaleb vs.. Brock &
Keel, which involved damages for
the death Of a bull, which, it
appears, that McCaleb had pur--
chased for $4,000, and that the
animal died soon after the sale
was made, and for which McCaleb
sued. Two days were taken for
this trial before a jury, and the
result is verdict in favor of Nc
Caleb for damages in value Of bull,
the said $4,000. 1t is probable the
case will be appealed.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Farmers Institute
Saturday Aug. II.

A great number of farmers will
attend the annual farmers in
stitute, Saturday, August II. A
good program will be given in both
forenoon and afternoon. Mr..
Maddox, the good worker on
retaining old soils, will be
present. He gives interesting lee
lures on "How to Convert our
| Waste Lands into Cash" Other
speakers OF Importance will be pre-
sent. Delegates will be selected to
20 to the Jackson experiment sta
! ton on passes.
The chairman makes use of this
opportunity to name the bows Of
the corn club who will be given a
free pass, provided they pay $1,00
each on the auditorium debt. We
wish every boy named below to
either report to Dresden Saturday,
or else send word that he will or
will not be able to accept pass. To
the boys not responding, on Sat-
urday, others will be given the
pass in your place. The following
have been appointed: Mckinley
Stephenson, Oren Johnson, Rufus
Miles, Raymond Council, Joe
Sanders, Leland Adams, Nield
Simpson, Boyd Caudle, Bryant
Cleek, Benton Atkins, Howard
Jones, Hubert Boyle, Willard
Drewry, Fred Vaughn, Carroll
Ham, Wilburn Cross, Jones Gate
wood, Hughlon Morris, Beeler
Moseley, Enoch Fowler. Canning
club girls have been selected as
follows: Eliza Stephenson, Vivian
Stephenson, Eva Walls, Caroline
Freeman, Lottie Miles, Inez Foley,
Eva Drake, Ethel Jolley, Grace
Templeton, Eva Vaughn, Alma
Tucker, Bonnie Ruth Atkins.
These girls are requested to send
word to the chairman by Satur-
day whether they will accept or
not. Girls to pay the $1.00 as we'll
boys and men.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Dredge Boat Crew
Blows up Bridge.

There is considerable feeling in
the south part of the county over
the action of the dredge boat crew
blowing up a portion Of the bridge
across the river between Sharon
and Greenfield, on the Sharon
Greenfield levee.
Esq. W. F. Lipscomb, county
tax-assessor-elect, informs the En-
terprise that the committee of
three having in hand the job of
erecting a bridge across the ditch
cut by the dredge boat notified the
contractors of the drainage ditch
four weeks beforehand that they
were going to build the bridge and
that the committee wanted every
thing cotton in ship-shape for the
bridge work. The contract was
let for the bridge and large
portion of it was put up-the
pilings and the sleepers-and
after this was done the ditch or
dredge boat people went there
with dynamite, blasting the banks
and blowing the large timbers
away. Considerable damage was
done.
We further understand that the
ditch contractors claim they were
not given sufficient time to do
their work and that the bridge
should not have been started un-
til the levee was made ready for
the bridge, which work was to be
done by the drainage contractors.
The matter is likely to get into
the courts-either through indict-
ment or a suit for damages.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11

Mr.. Caldwell is a brother of the
late VIM. P, Caldwell, who died
some twelve years ago at his home
in Gardner. Dave is quite popular
in Weakley county, as shown by
the vote given him. He is active,
Jealous and full Of energy, and if
these count for anything in the
makeup Of legislative timber he
will fill the place acceptably to his
constituents. He is also a we'll
informed man, and has kept thor
oughly abreast Of political issues
and problems for many years.
Dawes friends are predicting a
creditable record for him in the
state senate.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11

The Enterprise and Home and
Farm only $1.25. tt.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Contract to be Let Next Tuesday.

Owing to rain and other hind
RANGES, the contract for improving
Northcutt' slevee, south Of Dresden,
was not let on last Tuesday, as adj
vertised, but will be let next Tues.
day at about l o'clock on the pre-
misses, and all desiring to bid on
this job are requested to be on hand
prepared to bid and execute bond.
This is quite a big job and it is
expected there will be a number Of
bidders for the work, which in
cludes raising and widening the
levee.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Walter Swindle In
jured at Fulton.

Mr.. Walter Swindle, son OF the
late Bill Swindle, was painfully,
though not seriously injured by a
train at Fulton early last Saturday
morning. Our information is that
Swindle had been to st. Louis
looking for employment and was
returning home. He attempted to
board a local freight at Fulton, or
in the yards in north Fulton
where there is a high trestle, his
foot slipped and he was thrown
to the ground under the trestle,
falling distance of sometwenty-
five feet.
No bones were broken, but he
was pretty badly bruised up and
rendered quite sore from his fall.
He was put on q passing tram
and carried to Greenfield and
from there to his home, several
miles east of Greenfield, and has
lbeen confined to his bed ever
since. Mr.. Swinele is a man Of
family, having a wife and one or
two children. It was at first
thought his spine was injured,
but the Enterprise is reliably in
formed this is not true and that
in a few days the injured man
will be able to be out.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11

Mr.. Senter carried Crockett
county byss' just twenty-one votes
over Garrett. Following the an
nouncement of the result Judge
Senter telephoned Mr.. Garrett his
congratulations, expressing appre-
ciationIior the courteous treatment
Mr.. GarretIhad accorded him in
the campaign. Mr.. Senter is the
only one OF. CARROTS many fallen
foes to extend congratulations, and
this shows Senter to be a fair and
gentlemanly campaigner.
CARROTS political graveyard is
growing, and ere long the same
will be full to overlooking. The
question is daily asked, Who'll
be the next corpse inferred there
in?" Mr.. Garrett left Sunday night
for Washington to enter upon his
duties in theIhouse of representa-
tives, and wishes the Enterprise to
express his appreciation for every
kindness shown him, for all the
support accorded him and to as
sure those who supported his
worthy opponent that he holds no
malice toward them.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Dave Caldwell Nom
mated for Senator.

In Thursdays primary for state
senator, Hons. D. P. Caldwell, Of
Union City, received the nomina-
ton over Hon. F. M. McRee and
]. L. Cochran, Mr.. Caldwell car.
rying both WeakIey and Lake
counties. DR.. McRee carried Obion
by a small majority.
Col. Cochran ran strong in this
county, where he had some ener-
getic workers at the polls in sever.
al precincts, running second to
Caldwell, who carried the county.
The vote in the three counties is
as follows.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
Drainage Meeting.

All who are opposed to the
present drainage system are asked
to assemble at the courthouse in
Dresden on Saturday, Aug. IL,
for the purpose Of transacting i'm
portant business. Tom Parrish,
Committee.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-08-11
FINS !. GARRETT
AGAIN THE VICTOR.
Carries Every County in the District Save One,
Which he Loses BY a Very Small
Vote. Carried Gibson.

Hon. Finis J. Garrett is again
the victor in the congressional pri-
mary, held on Thursday of last
week, carrying every county in
the Ninth congressional district,
except one-Crockett- he
lost by-21 votes.
CARROTS total (unoficial) ma
jority in the congressional district,
is All. His majority in Weak
ley county is LAP. Considering
that a very light vote was polled
Garrett defeated Senter by great
or majority than he beat D. j..
Caldwell four years ago. In that
memorable contest CARROTS ma
jority in this county over Caldwell
was 1881. with a heavy vote poll
ed. In that election Garrett receiv-
ed in this county 1856, and Cald-
well, 726. CARROTS maiorities in
the several counties in last Thurs
days election are:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
BERTH OF A NATION."

"The Birth of Nation," bringing forward David w. Griffiths new art of musical spectacle, opens an en- gagement of three days at the Best theatre, Monday, May 8. The first half of the great picture exhibits the sal tent events of the civil war, which came to close at Appomattox just fifty years ago, Lincoln's call for troops, Sherman's march, the battle of Petersburg, Lees surrender to Grant and the awful tragedy at Ford s theatre, live before the spectator of the Griffith drama In the second half the South's "second uprising,' this time against the carpetbag regime, is shown in a thrilling story of reconstruction days. The romance Of the little Confederate colonel" Ben Cameron, with the Northerner, Elsie Stoneman, and that of the Unionist captain, Phil Stoneman, with Mar garet Cameron, the South Carolina iassie, maintain two threads of con tinuous love-interest throughout the story.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
BEST HEATRE.

Today-"His Picture In the Papers" :" one of the most popular stories of it's kind yet shown on the screen Douglas Fairbanks, in the leading part, eXcels any impersonation hitherto attempted
 Pete offers to get his picture on the front pages of all the New York papers. Proteus gives Pete $1OO and tells him not to come back till he make good his boast. Peter wrecks an auto, wins prize fight, swims to shore from a steamer and is locked up after fight with the police. But none of these adventures net him more than line or two in the papers. Then he foils a band of yegs and rescues a train from being wrecked. Christopher and his daughte- are on board and congratulate him. It ends with his getting his picture in all the m tropolitan papers.
 Also showing two-part Triangle Keystone comedy. Better Late Than Never"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
SHOW ID OPEN MONDAY
 UNIQUE EVENT

Pine Bluffs first electric show will open Monday in the storehouse imme- diately adjoining the office of the Pine Bluff company, in Main street near Sixth avenue, and will continue a full week.
 The interior of the building has been prepared for the affair, and the several booths are now being erected. More than 2,000 incandescent globes will be used in the illumination and in the electric signs to be part of the interior decoration of the building, and there will be judicious and artistic use of bunting and colors, in cloth and lamps, to properly set off the several booths.
 All the modern electric appliances irons, fans, sewing machine motors, incubators, stoves, percolators and scores of others-will be demon strated, and there will be entertain ment and refreshments for all who visit the show. There will be no charges attached to the affair, and prizes of valuable nature will be awarded each day to the visitors.
 Miss Irene Bassett, head of the domestic science department at the high school, will be in charge of the demonstration on the latest electric range, and the products of this de ipartment will be served to visitors to the show. Miss Beulah Walker, Miss Eulalie Walker Miss Cornelia Walker Miss lone Hearin, Miss Selma Martin Miss Marguerite Hoyler and Miss Ruth Simpson will assist in serving.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
HAUBER THEATER.

Today-Realiziag that there will be number of visitors in town who would not care to come in at the middle of a big feature, the manage ment of the Hauber theater has ar ranged an extra good program of single reels. You can come in at any time and still see the beginning of a reel.
 "The Sacred Bracelet" is fine story of tha Phillipine islands.
 "Her Slight Mistake" is rattling good Western. featuring Tom Mix, who is second only to Harry Carey in the role of cowboy.
 Helen Holmes is seen in "A Test of Courage" an exciting episode of the Hazards of Helen."
 "The Third Party" features James Morrison, and is fine story of a mans inattention to his wife. While the plot of the story is old, it is handled in an entirely different man. ner bv this company, who have made a dandy picture out of it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Our Monday Specials are very much sought after. Next Monday q Mating Box for $1.75. Reap & Craw- ford. If
 Anyone wishing to buy or sell Jefferson county script, call on Chas. Veil Supply Co. If
 White Mountain Refrigerators. "The Chest With Chill In It," sold by Reap & Crawford only. If
 Why encounter fatigue and disap- pointments hunting your wants in person, when The Graphic classified" ads will do the work better. If
 Monday special, 8 worth for $1.75. A Mating Box. Reap & Craw- ford. If
 You can make your choice in the quiet of your home or office, by hav- ing Graphic classified" ads bring ap-
 plicants and applications to you. If
 Let us wash your blankets-we
 know how. American Excelsior Laun-
 dry Co.,, phone 146. If.
 Just received a nice line of Hall Rugs. Buy your Rugs now while you can get them at the old price from Reap & Crawford. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
Be Careful in Using
 Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
 The best thing to use is just plain null sified cocoanut oil, for it is pure and entirely .greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats the most. expensive soaps or any, thing else all to pieces. You can get this at any drug store, and few ounces
 Simply moisten the hair with % water and rub it,in, about teaspoonful is all that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy father, cleanses thor oughly, and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy, and easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust. dirt and dandruff,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
LAWS PROVISIONS UNJUST.

Washington. May 3.-Secretary of Commerce William c. Redfield has set about to correct the "unintentional severity" of the Seaman's act govern ing the number of life buoys on small boats. He has asked that congress re- duce the number required from 12 to "reasonable number"
 In letter to Senator James P. Clarke, chairman of the committee on commerce, Secretary Redfield says the present laws provision for at least 12 buoys on each vessel is hardship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
ORPHEO THEATRE.

Today-Marguerite Snow, whose marvellous dramatic gifts have won her an enviable position as a screen star, will be seen in Rosemary" a tive-part feature picture produced by the Quality Pictures corporation. This brilliant star is supported by splen- did cast, including Paul Gilmore, the we'll known romantic actor. In Rose mary" Miss Snow has a role we'll suited for her remarkable talent. The production is a picturization of the famous stage play of the same name in which John Drew was starred un- der the direction of the late Charles FrOhman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
A-MUSE-U THEATER.

Today"The Doctor of After noon Arm" is a thrilling story by the popular American author, Norman Duncan. Edith Roberts and Sidney Bracy lead the cost.
 "Hungry's Happy Dream" is fine comedy, with Paul Bourgeois and Jean Taylor, also Joe Martin, the famous prize chimpanzee. Fun flies fast and furious in this picture, in which all the animals from the big Universal zoo take part.
 Of course, we are all interested in our army in Mexico. Some very fine views are shown in the Animated Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

In the whole field of medicine there is not healing remedy that will e. pair damage to the flesh more quick ly than BILLIARDS SNOW LINI- MENT. In cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and Rheumatism, it's healing and penetrating power is ex- traordinary. Price 25c, 50c and $1.0O per bottle. sold by W. L. Dewoody & Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
CUT THIS OUT-lT IS WORTH
 MONEY.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with Sc to -roley & Co.,, Chicago, H.. writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return . trial package containine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for lagrippe coughs. colds and croun Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Ca thartic Tablets. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
WOODS LAND TO LEASE.

Three years free rent for putting land in cultivation. Will build house. furnish wire for fence, and pipe, pump and point for well. Lessee will have refusal of same as long as he wants the land. Land near Grady and good roads. Apply "C W., care Graphic.
 4-11-1m e O l
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Accordion Plated Dresses

Should be sent to Frank Dietrich's Clothing Hospital to be re-plaited; also any other ladies or gents cloth ing that need cleaning, pressing or altering. We also put new linings in coats and do all general repair work on clothing.
 Phone 1928 Over Lewinc's Quality
 Shop, 99O7s Main St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Dizziness. vertigo (blind staggers) sallow complexion, flatulence a.el symptoms of torpid liver. No one can fsel we'll while the liver is in active. HERBINE is powerful liver stimulant. A dose or two will cause all bilious symptoms to disappear. Try it. Price soc. Sold by w. L. De- woody & Go. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

In the statewide primary election Congressman David J. Lewis, or Cumberland, defeated United States Senator Lee and w. Cabell Bruce for Democratic nomination for United States senator, in Maryland. pr. Joseph I. France won the Republican nomination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
MILLINERY

A full line of spring millinery, very newest shapes in blacks. and whites, and all colors. It will pay you to see these. Mrs. Nell Trotter, 14O5 South Main street, phone 205S. 4-30-tf Amusements
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
RATES ON RICE AND
 STRAW SUSPENDED

Washington, May 3.-Proposed in- creases in freight rates on rice and rice straw from points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to points within the same states and interstate traffic were suspended by the interstate con- merce commission today until Sep tember 4, pending investigation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
THIS MY INTEREST YOD

If you suffer pains in your back or ssde. stiff and sore muscles or joints, or rheumatic aches. or have symp- toms of kidney trouble and a puffy swelling under the eyes or sleep dis turbed bladder ailments, you should know that Foley Kidney Pills. have benefited thousands In like condi- ton. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
Reduced Rates via. Iron Mountain Ky,
 to Little ROdx, Ark.

Account semi-annual reunion Scottish Rite Masons state of Arkansas, May S-1O, 1916. Rate of $1.90 round trip will apply from Pine Bluff. Tickets on sale May to 8 inclusive, good returning May II.
 D. c. PAYNE, 5-4-4t. Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
 c A L.

!. q. King has the only lawn mower sharpening machine in the city. Send your lawn mower to him. All work guaranteea.
 71S Main Street. Phone 044.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Our Press Process is unexcelled. American-Excelsior Laundry compa- ny, phone 146. If
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-12-15

Some fifteen Co twenty Royal
NelEhbors surprised Mrs. william
Shcctz Tuesday evening. They took
along well filled baskets and their
fancy work. The affair was In the
nature of farewell Tor Mrs. Sheetz.
who II soon Co leave Price.