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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03

To depth of about B feet, and a front of nearly 5GO feet, the river bank yesterday and last night caved into the river, between Pennsylvania and Nebraska streets, and at 1 o'clock this morning fears were held that there will be further and even more serious caving today.
 About il o'clock last night strip about 200 feet long and 30 to B feet deep crashed into the river with one mighty roar, more than doubling the amount of caving previously recorded here, and adding greatly, not only to the seriousness of the entire situa- ton, but to the direct risk being run by the plant of the Standard Oil com pany, and by the score or more resi- dences within short distance of the river bank there.
 A switch track, on the north side of the Standard Oil plant, is now right on the edge of the bank, where previously it had been twenty to forty feet back of the bank.
 The Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel com pany lost two barges yesterday, the boats being torn from their moorings by the terrific current. Other equip ment of the company, which was moored at Pennsylvania street, was safely moved during the day.
 The government dredgeboat Arkan- sas, also moored in that vicinity, was in such danger that she also chang ed her location, moving farther down the river and tying up around what is known as Lone Pine point.
 When the flood started, the current was striking the Pine Bluff bank somewhat west of the mouth of Hard ing's bayou. The current gradually
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Immense Cave in River
 Bank at Nebraska Street
Strip of Land 500 Feet Long and About B Feet Wide
 Goes Into River Last Evening and Night

ate it's way through the sand bank on the north side of the river, at the point which projects toward Pine Bluff, and just as gradually the full force of the current struck the Pine Bluff bank farther to the east, first at the mouth of the bayou, then east ward, at Virginia street, then toward Kentucky street. and finally. at this time. at about Ohio street.
 During yesterday, there had slough ed into the river, at this point, land along front of about 150 or 160 feet for a depth of 30 or B feet. The current appeared to be eating in- to the bank beneath the surface, and Gespite hard work by big force of workmen, it appeared for a while yesterday that the plant of the Stand ard Oil company, with dozen or more small homes, would go into the stream.
 The Cotton Belt officials sent a big force of workmen to the scene, where government engineers directed the work. Great quantities of rip rap rock were thrown against the bank, to protect it. There was only small supply of the rock on hand, not near ly enough, and although desperate ef- forts were made by city officials and Cotton Belt officials to get more by special trains from rock quarries of the Benton section, there was no suc- cess achieved, all the output of the ouarries having already been taken by the Iron Mountain for it's work in the northeastern part of the state.
 Mayor Simon Bloom conferred last night with Iron Mountain officials at Little Rock, and received the promise that fifteen cars of rock would be sent here early this morning.
 In the meantime, the workmen dur ing the early night filled sacks with sand and gravel, using this instead of rock, until the rock could reach here. There were about 60 or 70 laborers at this work last night. To- day, about 125 men will be put on this job by the Cotton Belt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
PROGRAM
 s. SUFFERS FROM RIVER FLOODS
Plans for Exercises Today
 Interfered With, But Good Accomplished.

While the flood situation will in- terfere somewhat with plans for the observance of this as Thrift Day in Pine Bluff, the subject will be stress ed in all schools that are open and will be brought to the attention of all through the cooperation of minis ters, teachers, bankers and business men generally.
 A great work has already been ac- complished. The ministers have inn pressed the need on their congrega- tions, and educators are daily teach ing their pupils the principles of real thrift.
 There will be need now to encour- age thrift in everyday life, to aid those who, having awakened, will strive to be thrifty. Many persons are anxious to be thrifty, but know not the way. Bankers and business men can help.
 Expressions to The Graphic in- sure that the leaders of the people will extend every aid to make every day in the year thrift day. And that's the real purpose, and the only way that the campaign can succeed. The misfortune that has come to many of our people through the flood, should be an argument against waste and a desire to make provision for such possibility incentive to thrift.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Seventy five Persons Ma rooned in Harry Wirbel's
 Store, in Grave Danger.
BOATS LAUNCHED
 II P. M. AT GRADY
Launch Elsa Towing Three Big Skifis to Gould, Racing Against Rising Waters-lf Saved. Refugees Be
 Taken to Star City.

Three big skiffs were manufactur- cd in Pine Bluff, at Baughmans shop, between noon and , D. m. yes terday. and were shipped to Gould on a special train, to be used in the work of rescuing 73 or more people, ma oned in Harry WirbePs store there since early yesterday.
 Tie big gasoline boat Elsa owned bs C. c. Beauchamp, one of the watchmen at the free bridge, went to Gould on the same train, accom- panied by MT. Beauchamp and Frank R. Bloom.
 The skiffs were built at the earnest solicitation of Mayor Simon Bloom and Secretary E. B. Bloom of the chamber of commerce, all other work being dropped. to have the three boats completed before night.
 MT. Bloom and MT. Beauchamp will be in charge of the Elsa, during her rescue work in the Gould section. In addition to the 75 people marooned at Wirbel's store, there are about 250 people scattered in high places in 1 that section, who arc in dire danger of drowning.
 Because of the rapid rise in the water of that section yesterday, it is feaned there has already been loss of lifa. Not until the flood waters sub- side, will this be positivey known, however, owing to the conditions pre- yailing in all the country between Bayou Bartholomew, and the iMissis- sippi river.
 Frantic Calls for Help. Early yesterday morning. calls for help were received from Gould. The people of the community gathered at Wirpel's store because that was the highest point. The water rose rapid ly. During yesterday, it rose nearly seven feet, if not more.
 l At midnight last night. telephone message said everything was safe. but the situation was desperate. Women and children had been placed on counters and shelves, away from the water The men had even rougher shrift.
 MT. Wirbel, o. L. Granger and other citizens sent messages for help. Nothing was wanted but boats. The railroad was washed out. and could not help. Superintendent Shea added his entreaties, for Pine Bluff to help the Gould sufferers. Mayor Bloom, Secretary Bloom and other local people searched through day fer a boat, and finally obtained the Elsa, which had been in other
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
INDEPENDENCE
 FOR FlLIPIN0S
 IN FOUR YEARS
The Vice Presidents Vote Passes Clarke Amend
 ment to Bill.

Washington, Feb. By the bare majority of one vote-and that cast by Vice President Marshall-the sen ate this afternon passed the Clarke amendment to the Philippine self government bill, granting independ- ence to the islands within not less than two years nor more than four. Before passage, however, the propos- al of Senator Kenyon to strike out from the bill all references to any guarantee of the sovereignty of the islands on the part of the United States was adopted.
 Other amendments of the pending bill still remain to be passed on but the vital question was settled today with passage of the Clarke amend ment. In effect. however. the final settlement of the problem is left to the next administration and to an- other congress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03

Flosd conditions in Pine Bluff are about at their worst this morning.
 Judging from the special forecast to The Graphic last night, there is mighty little rise yet to come--pI r. haps IT. more, because the last of the rise may have reached Pine Bluff during last night
 The river is officially forecasted as due to begin falling this evening or tonight It is not expected. how ever. the fall will be rapid, despite the fact several big gaps in the river are allowing millions of gallons of farm and plantation lands in the entire Arkansas valley.
 The flooded condition 5f all the .:'Sreams, fro n the Mississippi to the smallest rivulets, will prevent the floed waters from draining eff rap.d- ly. So far as concerns comfort and convenience, this will be a heavy burden on the flood sufferers. but at the same time it will likely prove a blessing, owing to the fact that a rapid fall in the river would doubt less mean the caving into the stream Of many banks and Improvements therecn, esps cially in the city of Pine Bluff.
 Many city streets will be flooded perhaps, 9 week or more. Many houses will not be habitable that long if not longer. an some cf the city's principal thoroughfares. Many flood sufferers will, therefore, be homeless and in need of foreign quarters. The minimum of suffering will be ex-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
NOTICE TO ELKS.

There is an impression or rumor that the entertainment to be given under the auspices of the Elks lodge tonight is a charge affair, this Is an error and without foundation, as this Entertainment is FREE to all Elks. whether or not they are members IT this ledge. They, their mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and lady friends are earnestly invited and re- quested to be present. We promise them delightful entertainment and a pleasant evening.
 CARTER B. MURPHY,
 Exalted Ruler
 R. T. LOUTHAN,
 J. M. DREYFUS, '. c. M. NICHOL. JOHN R. BLOOM,
 WILBUR ORTO. Entertainment Committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
River Begins Falling at
 Little Rock H.aSt Evening
Special Forecast Last Night Is for Less Than 30 Feet Here-Situaton in City at Worst Hhis Morning..
 Waters Will kecede Slowly

river start of instead A of a ed afte Inc
 spec to q
  dmingt following which is be 
 The official reading yesterday in tlc here on a stand Y a'z 5 continued fair. cold
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Steve Walls Refused Bail,

Circuit Judge w. B. Sorrells yester- day refused to grant bail to Steve Walls, negro, committed to jail on Oct. 8, 1915, by Justice of the Peace L. E. Cheek on a charge of murder. Walls is accused of the murder of his brother-in-law, John House, near the Main street pike House was ambushsd. The matter came before Judge Sorrells on hearing on a writ of habeas corpus. After hearing the evidence. the court denied the pe- tition for bail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Large Mass Meeting Tester day Names Committee Of
 19 to Recommend Plan.
IMMEDIATE ACTION
 URGED BY BIG MEN
Purpose Ks to Have Committee COpsuIt Engineers, Obtain Estimates. and Report to People That District
 May Be Formed.

The mass meeting of citizens. at the Shriners' temple yesterday afternoon decided, with only on antagonistic vote, cast by Alex H. Powell, upon the selection of the following mon to compose a general committee. which will seek the best means of ridding Pine Bluff of it's years-old incubus, the flooded lakebed section:
 J. E. Boyce, s. C. Alexander. James Gould. E. B. Bloom. S. Geisreiter, c. M. Philpot, J. w. Blackburn, Rev. W. C. Schrader, George D. McGibbonev, M. E. Bloom. R. M. Galbraith, Maj. w.. D. Parkes, w. c. Hudson. J. D. Miner Frank Franey, H. K Toney, Fred Fox, J. w. Crawford, Herman Bahlau, and the engineers of the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt railroads.
 This committee is the permanent organization. It will study the situ- ation, and will meet Tuesday, at the assembly hall of the chamber of com merce, for it's first session. When it arranges a plan, with estimates of the cost the committee will call another mass meeting, at which it will present it's report and recommendations, and then the whole matter of safeguard ing life, health and property endan. gered by the recurrent floods in the iakebed section, will be up to the peo- pie of the city.
 No Time for Talking.
 That this is no time for talking, was .s> the basis of all the short addresses made at the meeting Such leading citizens and influential men as Presi- dent J. E. Boyce of the Cotton Belt Savings & Trust company; Prof. Jun jus Jordan, superintendent of schools; Rev. Marion Nelson Waldrip, pastor of the Lakeside Methodist church; Rev. J. I. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church; Attorney J. w. Crawford. Attorney H. K. Toney, Wal ter c. Hudson, cashier of the National Bank of Arkansas; Attorney Creed Caldwell Alderman Ben B. Veil, V. 0. Alexander, all spoke, emphatically in favor of something being done, and done at once.
 There were 15O or more men, equal ly prominent and equally influential, in attendance at the meeting, and when the matter was put to vote, all favored the naming of the committee to arrange the prel1mnafleS anu ee lect the best plan--an except MT. Rowell
 MT. Powell made strong talk, urg- ing that nothing be done that would savor of running something over the people. He said the people most interested, the East Pine Bluff people who are now flooded and could not at tend the meeting, should be given chance to take part in the discussion of the matter, and he urged that there be nothing done by this meeting, put that action be taken after the floods had subsided
 Not "Running Anything Ovef."
 MT. Crawford made answer to MT. Powell, stating emphatically tnat there is no intent to run anythlng
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03

Jersey City, N. J., Feb. "A new appeal, still hopeful and determined, is being made by Mrs. Ella Glass, through the newspapers to find her little boy, James Douglas Glass, whose disappearance rivals in mys- tery the famous Charley Ross case. The child was five years old on Janu- ary 31, if he was still alive.
 He vanished on May 12, of last year in broad day light, from in front of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
President Indicates He's Satisfied with Temper of
 American People.
WARNS THAT FUTURE
 DEPENDS ON OTHERS
Course of United States Dependent on Foreign Nations and Their Nayal Officers, Is Hint in Address
 Last Night.

Kansas City, Feb. 2.-President Wilson tonight for the first time sounded warning that peril renaces he United States from it's western coast.
 The greatest crowd that has ye. heard the president on his prenared- ness program, listened to him nere tonight. Mere than 15,O0O men and women damned into the big audi rorium, here.
 The president plainly showed that the great crowd was highly pleasing to him. After telling of meeting huge crowds at every station ay which his train had to stop, he sail:
 Il have been thrilled by the ex- periences of these few days will go back to Washington and sm1la at people who tell me the United Sta;e is nct awake"
 Depends on Other Nations.
 q say to you, in all solemnity," he declared, "that there is not day to be lost-not because of any new matter, but because I cannot tell what will happen in "A hours. "It does not depend upon what may do or what this government may dc. It depends on what foreign governments do; or what com manders of ships at sea do; or what commanders of submarines dc; upon the acts Of blockade conmanders ano upon the acts of scores. qf big ard little men,"
 The president stirred the crowd when he said:
 "I haven't enough men to guard the Mexican border"
 And so, because I now ask enough men to bring the army up to an ef- ficient standard, some men go around the country prattling about 'mlli- tarism,'" declared the president.
 q haven't enough to keep bandits from raiding into Omerican terri tory", the president continued. "It ras been mortifying, indeed. Some times, I've been tempted to urge con gress tc help Texas build up her Texas rangers"
 President Wilson's preparedness trip is nearly at an end. Following his address here tonight, he left fo1 St. Louis, where he will make his last speech before returning to Wash ington. He will arrive in Washing ton Friday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03

the Faust farm, at Greeley, Pa. where his father and mother had gone for a vacation. The spot from which the boy disappeared is less than 300 feet from the postoffice. Nc trace has ever been found of the child Last fall child was discovered ir Norman, Okla, bearing remarkable resemblance to the missing lad, bu after the father and mother made g trip to Norman, they discovered that the child was not James.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Mcclure. Mo. Flooded.
WITNESSES IN MOuR
 CASE SWEAR FALSELY?

Providence. R. l., Feb. 2.-Bessie Spellman, the wife, and Gertrude. a sister. of Henry H. Spellman, on trial with Mrs. Elizabeth F., Mohr and Ce- Gil Brown, for the murder of Dr. c. Franklin Mohr. were arrested today on charge of perjury. The women had testified at the morning session and had given evidence in support of an alibi for Spellman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03

pcrionacd, however. because of the thoroughly-organized system of hearty CO.,, D rat ion which exists be- tween gular organization, city au tholtios and the committee in charge of The Graphics flood suf- ferers' fund.
 Fund Not Charity.
 The pint was raised yesterday, during discussion following the citizens mass meeting, that the flood sufferers fund is not a charity-that f is admitted many of the sufferers are mt in need of charity-all they need is 2 bit of help in an emergency, which help is due them from fellow citizens of the city and county and state.
 Ii was stated that there are people in the city's submerged district who are actually suffering for fuel or feod or clothing. but that they are too proud to let their need be knowr It was in rSply 70 this statement tha, one man remarked:
 "It is false pride. We are all brothers and sisters. If my brother needs, I supply his need, if 1 can This is certainly not charity. It is working together, for the common good, 10 prevent suffering"
 Nearly all those people who livet i:l ,he .ubn erged areas, have beer msved, for whom removal was neces sary. By the end of the week. mahl will doubtless be at home again. YeS terday only a few families wer' moved out, and this work was done with boats, tho water being tco deer for the use of teams and vehicles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
NOTICE.

During the next few days we will maintain an office in the directors room of the Arkansas National bank, those of our patrons who are unable to reach us at our place of business, 1877 East sixth avenue, will find us at the bank between the hours cf 9 a. Iii. and D. m.
 1t JONES & LAWS, Grocers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Dixon Jury Completed.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-The jury was completed this afternoon in the case of Ed Dixon, indicted for the poison ing of his wife. Mrs. Claude Buck, indicted with Dixon, will not go on trial until the Dixon case ends. She is in jail with two small children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
HEIR TO THRONE SUICIDES.
Yussif Ixzedin Kills Self at COnstan
 tinOple.

London, Feb. 2.-The suicide of Yussif Izzedin, heir-apparent to the Turkish throne, is reported in a Reuter- dispatch from Constantinop'e received by way of Berlin. The mes sage says the crown prince ended his life in his palace at a. m. yester- day by cutting arteries. lll-health is given as the reason for his act.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Fire at Arkansas City.

Arkansas City, Feb. 2.-Flre com pletely destroyed the home of Sam Mccain at an early hour this morn ing. The loss is estimated at $3.000. partially covered by insurance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
Turn Hose on Crowd.

Kansas City. Feb. 2.-so great did the crowds become around the audi torium tonight, after the doors were closed, that the fire department final ly had to be called out to turn the hose on the people fighting for ad mission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03

Realizing that many persons may refrain from making their wants known, the committee requests that anyone who may know of persons m distress notify The Graphic-'phone IA.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-03
MORE THAN S250 CONTRIBUTED FOR
 FLOOD VICTIMS
Ready and Liberal Response to The Graphic's Appeal
 for Sufferers.

More than $25O, in money. has al- ready been received, for the credit of the flocd sufferers fund, from people in Pine Bluff, and the work has hard ly started.
 Groceries, dry goods, and other minor necessities were sent Cut by the committee yesterday. but no calls of great importance were received, until late last evening.
 This morning early the committee will meet, tc take steps to forward fcod supplies, clothing and boats to the Douglas Cummins section. The committee yesterday discussed the Gould situation, but except for boats, the people at Gould want nothing.
 Contributors
 Actual donations already received, are as follows, and in many eases the donors use the same expression, "1f you need more. call on me-:
 lM. E. Bloom lo The Graphic ........,...--.-............. 10 Merchants & Planters Bank......-..- 2o Is. c. Alexander ....-.--.--.--..--..-.......... pr. z. Orto W lV S. Geisreiter .....--...,.-....,-,-.-....... 70 MT. and Mrs. John L. Mills............ 1O Walter Hudson ..........-.--.....-........ 9 Fred Fox .-...--.--.... " II q Fox .................. 10 Mrs. w. J. Galbraith ...-.....-.-..-.... Henry Marx Company lO J. H. Mann o Io Hammett Grocer Company lO Rabbi Joseph Jasin --.,.,.,,--.s--, a11 Isaac Dreyfus Company Zo ~ r c;llesnip .... 10 Barnes Music House ...-.........-,.... 3 C. M. Ferguson & Son lO Home Insurance Agency l0 P. H. Mccarthy ..-.--.-.-........,.-....- 3 U. w. Crawford -.-.--.-...-.---... 9 Chas. Veil Company lO pr. H. E. Martin } Mrs. Pattie Tate ! J. P. Daly Dr. Junius Jordan, 1.oV TGtdl -----'-' ~" 1o'o" Realizing that many persons may refrain from making their wants known, the committee requests that
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(Continued from Page 5.) PENDLETON LEvEE BREAK ENDANGERS
 ARKANSAS CITY

Arkansas City. Feb. 2.-The levee is reported to have given way at Pendleton, on the Arkansas river.
 The water has reached Main street here and is deep enough for boats in all other streets.
 The Pendieton break Is causing the water to rise faster in this city. The river has reached a stage of 54.6 feet.
 Mcclure, Mo-, Flooded.
 St. Louis, Feb. 2.-The levee at East Cape Girardeau, H., broke today and several thousand acres of farm lands were covered with water. Water was four feet deep in the town of Mcclure this afternoon and was still rising.
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Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1916-05-18
MRS. M. L. NEARN DEAD.


Mrs. M. L. Nearn died at her
home on 10th street last Sunday
evening at 6 80, after an illness
of several weeks. Mrs Nearn
would have been 70 years of age
if she had lived until July. She
was a CONSTANT Christian, and a
member of the Christian Church
and was held in high esteem by
all of her Church and other
friends. She was a good woman,
and it could truly be said of her,
"thatshe had fought a good fight
and when the call came to go up
higher she was ready to go.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Monday at the home by Elder
j. D. Northcut, her pastor, and
she was laid to rest in the
City Cemetary.
She leaves TO survive her son
and three daughters.