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Women Peace Advocates Invade
 White House to Present Plea

Washington, Feb. 12.-Several hun dred peace advocates of New York and other Eastern cities held a mass meet ing here tonight, as the concluding feature of day of demonstration and petitions to members of congress and to the white house, in behalf of Sena- tor LaFolette's resolution providing for referendum on war.
 Plans were laid for organizing branches of the federation in many large cities, to cor-ordinatc the work of various peace organizations. The visitors, most of them women. made the trip to Washington on a special train. After conferring with Chair man Stone of the senate foreign rela- tions committee and other members of congress they marched down Penn- sylvania avenue with banners flying to the white house. Failing to get an audience with President Wilson they made addresses to Secretary Tumulty, praising peace efforts and protesting against any war with Germany.
 The delegation crowded into Presi- dent Wilson's private office, and two women, each bearing American flags, took up positions on either side of Mir. Wilson's desk. Rev. M. M. Thomas of New York addressed Sec retary Tumulty, presenting resolutions urging referendum before any declaration of war.
 Mrs. Henry Willard, chairman Of the federation, spoke on the fiehtful- ness of war and the earnest intention of American women in preventing it's
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Seventy Guests in Mime apolis Building When
 Flames Start.
ESCAPE FLAMES TO
 SUFFER FROM COLD
Fleeing From Burning Hotel in Night Clothes, One WOman'S Feet FrOZe Before She Is Oyertaken-Babies
 Thrown From Windows.

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 12.-One body, that of a man burned beyond recognition, was dug today from the ice-covered debris of the Kenwood hotel, and fire department officials estimate that at least 10 others lost their lives in the fire, which destroyed the hotel at an early hour this morn ing.
 Two persons are known to be dead, Mrs. Lucille Squire having been killed by jumping from her bedroom on the third floor of the building.
 Mrs. William Britton, who was in- jured by jumping from a window, re- covered consciousness today, and in formed hospital attendants that after her husband had assisted her to a window he fell through the burning floor and must have perished.
 It will be several days before the wreckage can be cleared, and it is im- possible now to ascertain how many of the 70 guests escaped, or to learn the names of those missing.
 Children Thrown From Windows.
 The fire is thought to have started in the base ment and the flames quick ly enveloped the building. The one fire escape was soon wrapped i'll flames and the inmA,es of the bulld- ing rushed to the windows, from which they jumped into snowbanks and inn provised nets. When the fire broke out most of the downtown apparatus was fighting another hotel fire, and considerable time elapsed before the firemen arrived. A number of chil- dren were dropped from windows into the arms of spectators. None was seriously hurt.
 One woman who became hysterical after being rescued, raced down the street screaming and froze her feet before being overtaken. Others, garbed in night attire, suffered ter rible exposure in the 10-below-zero temperature.
 While the fire was at it's height, Harry Jenson and his wife crawled to a window ledge on the fourth floor. For a moment they paused. then Jenson embraced his wife ana to- gether they leaped to the street, while spectators cheered. Mrs. Jenson was badly hurt, while her husband es- caped with minor injuries. The Ken wood was an old landmark.
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LOCOMOTIVE HITS LOUISVILLE CAR.
 KILLING FOUR
Twenty Others in Crowded Street Car Are Injured
 in the Crash.

Louisville, Feb. 12. - Crashing 'squarely into it's middle. Southern Railway locomotive struck a crowded street car at grade crossing to- night and demolished it.
 Four persons, all of Louisville, were killed, and more than 20 hurt, some seriously. Paul Huber, Miss Frances Vessel, and Mrs. Florence Becker were found dead in the wreck age. George Cleaver died of his in- juries in an hour.
 The engine rounded a sharp curve about the same time the car began moving across the tracks. Witnesses say the crossing gate was not lowered. The car wac carried 15o feet, struck an auto and turned it over on it's driver, Thomas Furrows, who is believed fatally injured.
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BANDIT FORCES
 JUDGE, BANKER
 HELP HIM LOOT
Lone Robber Compels Two Fill Sack With $30,000
 From La. Bank Vault.

WinnsborO, La, Feb. 12.-A masked man entered the Franklin State bank here tonight, forced Vice President S. Hetherwick and District Judge s. R.. Holstein into the vault at the point of revolver, forced them to fill a sack with currency and pass it out to him, locked the vault door and made his escape.
 The two men remained in the vault nearly an hour and were weak and nearly suffocated when they succeeded in removing the lock and releasing themselves. Bank officials would not talk about the amount of the loot, but parish officers estimate it at nearly S3O, 900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13

spread to the United States.
 Edward Cassidy of New York, a labor leader, said the great majority of wage carncrs in the nation are against war.
 F. R. SOrcnson, whD said he rep resented farmers and peace organiZa- tions in Nebraska, declared that he was one of the million of Republicans who voted for President Wilson in the last election, because he believed the president would keep xhc nation at peace.
 I've admit that our rights have been tramplcd under foot" said Sorenson, "and that Germany has run amuck. But we do not think it will be bet tered by campaign of hatred' He added that if war is declared "we will stand by the president
 Secretary Humility informed the delegation that he was acting only in a repre- sentative capacity, and that he would lay the petition before the president.
 Mrs. Willard denounced the suf fragists for having given encourage ment to the war sentiment, in com officials.
 A number of delegates, in anti militarist garb, representing 20 col leges and universities, went on record as opposed to conscription and uni versal military service. A committee of the federation re- mained in Washington to work against war.
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ABSENTEE VOTERS
 BILL THRU HOUSE
Under Terms of Carter Bill Electors May Vote Anywhere in
 the State.

Little Rock, Feb. 12.-Another ad- ministration measure got through the house today when the Carter bill was passed, giving electors the privilege of voting anywhere in the state when ever they are away from home.
 It is in the interest of travelling men, railroad men, students and others, and will mean the enfranchisement of a large class who are now denied the right to vote by reason of being away from home at the time the cleo tions are held.
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MUNICIPAL COURT BILL CHANGES

In meeting the VleNS Ol d lndJoli'y of the people of Pine Bluff as far as possible in regard to the establish ment of municipal court without sacrificing any of the vital features of his bill, Representative l. F. Magee acted wisely and as a good Democrat by eliminating the clause making only members of the legal profession eligible to the judgeship, and provid- ing for the election of the judge and the clerk by the people at the regular city election in 1918, and every four years thereafter. That's pretty good Democracy, and none can find good cause to quarrel with the changes.
 The Graphic inclined to the view that it would have been best to stipu- late that the judge should be an at torney. Not because it believed there are not laymen competent to fill the place, but because there is so much danger that in future years the com- potent layman might not be the sue cessful candidate The voters do not always pick the most competent man, because all of us are human enough to feel like voting for the "likable' fel- low against the not so popular, though possibly more competent man. The Graphic felt that by limiting the choice to members of profession, peculiarly equipped for the place, this danger would be minimized. However, as stated in Sundays issue, "this is a question of no great moment" and we are glad to see indications that the suggestion that it "can probably be adjusted satisfactorily by MT. Magee and the other members of the Jef- fcrson delegation" has been acted upon.
 The other changes in the bill should meet with the approval of everyone whose opinion in the matter is not influenced either by desire to settle cid political scores or by friendship for some particular man. Making the officers of the court elective puts the choice where it ought to be-with the people.
 As to making the police judge at the time the act becomes effective the municipal judge to serve until his sue. cessor is selected at the April cleo ton, that seems amply justified hy the fact that Judge J. R. Stewart has
 been the choice of the people fol police judge six successive times, ant that he would still have more than { year to serve when the act become. effective.
 1 There were some to contend tha
 with these changes the act, likt others of similar mature, should b.
 made effective at once, but to thi!
 MT. Magee would not consent, declar
 ing that while all officeholders mus
 have known such measure would b. introduced at this session of the gen
 eral assembly. he thought it only fai
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Consider Offer Merely Ruse.

Washington, Feb. 12.-In view of the fact that the United States has taken the most vigorous course pos sible, short of war, in response tc the announced program of ruthless submarine warfare, officials of the government regard the latest German proposal for discussion of the ma.- ter as utterly insincere.
 From the first, it has been looked upon and resented as piece and part of propaganda designed to be- cloud the issue and put the United States into an apparent position of belligerency.
 The question of whether the United States will provide guns to be used for arming United States merchant vessels has been referred to President Wilson. It is stated that there is no authority for the government to loan the use of weapons, although the navy department has precedent for the lending. under bond, of guns to private parties.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13
VOTE TODAY ON NAVAL BILL.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Consideration of the naval bill virtually was com pleted in the house today and will be brought to final vote tomorrow. Under special rule, an administra- tion amendment giving authority to the president to take over private ship building plants in times of emergency was adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13
HIGHWAYMEN GET
 $2,OOO FROM BANK

Conway, Feb. 1.-Two men entered the Bank of Ell Paso at Fl Paso, near here, today, forced the cashier, R. E. Kent. to hand over about $2,000 and escaped.
 Posses took up the chase at once, but up to a late hour to- day had not located the men. *% < * A *
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PRISONER TO CUMMINS.

Deputy Sheriff Henry Williams yesterday took the state convict farm at Cummins negro, Ed Williams, recently convicted here of series of and who was sentenced to serve 12 years. The negro was not taken to the penitentiary at Litt.e Rock because of the existence or smallpox in that institution.
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5000, ,O0O MEMBERS
 c. E. WITH WILSON

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Support of 3,O00,- 00G members of Christian Endeavor so- cieties was assured President Wilson in case of war, and more than 5O0,- 900 young persons of this number will volunteer for military service and hos pital work, it was announced tonight by Daniel G. Boiling, addressing the United Society of Christian EndeavOr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
 GRATEFUL TO GERARD
"Gratitude and Thanks of the NatiOn''
 Conveyed to Ambassador for Work i'm Germany.

London, Feb. 12.-The gratitude and thanks of the nation" have been conveyed by the British governmen. to Jas. w. Gerard, former American ambassador at Berlin, for his work on behalf of British nationals and prisoners of war in Germany. Foreign Secretary Balfour made this announcement in the house of 4commons today. adding that text of the note will be made public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13
THREE-DAY LINCOLN
 CELEBRATION CLOSES

Cumberland, Gap, Tenn, Feb. 12.-- A three-day celebration of the anni- versary of the birth of Abraham Lin- coin, in connection with the twentieth anniversary of Lincoln Memorial uni versity, was brought to close tonight with the adoption of resolutions en- dorsing President Wilson and an- nouncing that $200 of a proposed million dollar endowment had been pledged.
 Male students adopted resolutions offering to enlist in the event of war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13

to give time in which preparation for the new situation could be made.
 The measure, as it now stands, is expected to go through both houses without unnecessary delay and receive the governors signature promptly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13
United States Flatly Rejects Offer to Discuss Diff
 ferenceS.
GERMANS MUST FIRST
 REDEEM ASSURANCES
Through Swiss Minister. Lansing Says Not Until Assurances Renewed and Acted Upon Can |. $. Dis
 cuss Anything With Germany.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The United States has flatly refused Germany's offer to discuss differences between the two nations while the ruthless submarine campaign is in progress.
 In a note today to the Swiss min ister, who on Saturday, NreseBted orally the German proposal, Secretary Lansing said the United States does not feel that it can enter into any dis cussion with the German government concerning the policy of submarine warfare against neutrals. which it is now pursuing, unless and until the German government renews it's assur- ances of the 4th of May (the Sussex nOte) and acts upon the assurances.'
 The state department made public today the reply, together with the mcmOrandum, which. at MT Lansing's suggestion, Dr. Ritter, the Swiss min ister had prepared last night setting down in writing the suggestion orgi- nally transmitted orally. Previously, officials had declined to confirm the announcement by the Associated Press Saturday afternoon that such proposal had been delivered by Dr. Ritter.
 The memorandum prepared by the Swiss minister follows:
 "rhe. Swiss government has been requested by the German government to say that the latter is now as before willing to negotiate, formally or in- formally, with the United States, pro- vided that the commercial blockade against England will not be broken thereby.
 "P. RITTER"
 Wilson's Reply.
 This memorandum was given imme- diate consideration, and the follow ing reply was dispatched today: My Dear Minister:
 "1 am requested by the president to say to you, in acknowledging the memorandum which you were kind enough to send to me on the 11th instant, that the government of the United States would gladly discuss with the German government any question it might propose for discus sion were it to withdraw it's prOcla- nation of the 31st of January, in which, suddenly and without previous intmatiOn, it cancelled the as- surances which it had given this government on the 4th of May last, but that it does not feel it can enter into any discussion with the German government concerning the policy of submarine warfare against neutrals, which it is now pursuing, unless until the German government renews it's assurances of the 4th of May and acts upon the assurances"
 No other interchange on this sut- ject has taken place between this gov ernment and any other government or persons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13

Don't miss the fine musical attrac- tion, Ada Roach company. at Shriners temple, Thursday night, February 15. Admission soc. 2-13-3t
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Legislators Favor Court.

:, me entire Jefferson delegation .avors the municipal court plan. Rep rssentatlve Niven said he favored it Sfv~.s:onaily, and had been convinceu S;. Suiing his weekend visit here that
 N very popular measure"
 representative Newton asserted oo"u .uIoay evening that he favored the t;n ta''; put was opposed to the restrlc- vaa. ,.Un hmlting the candidates to law d~os d~.s He was also in favor of re- 1e'ng the salary of the judge to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13

India rubber, it is believed, was used 1 for the first time as an eraser in 1770.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-13
The Weather

d.v 1esoay. fair, warmer; Wednes- poyt,esS esenerally cloudy, colder in west
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Continued on page five.)
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Bazaar And Chicken Pie
Supper.

The Methodist ladies will hold
their annual bazaar and chicken
pia supper on next Tuesday
afternoon and night, Nov. 9th,
in the Public Library They cor
daily invite every body to come
out and help to make this event
a success.
A beautiful and useful lot of
home and handmade articles,
and fancy work etc, will be On
display and they hope to make a
clean sweep sale of these. goods,
The supper will be a good one,
we'll worth the money paid for
it. You will thoroughly enjoy TIE
time you spend at the bazaar.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Vardaman Speaks
To Large Crowds

Senator Vardaman has made
three speeches since returning
from Washington a month ago,
at Walnut G. owe, in Leake coun-
tX, at Hazelhurst, and at PurvlS
The Senator was greeted by
large and enthusiastic crowds
and his report as their public
servant was received with great
applause,
The Senator will deliver one
more speech before returning to
Washington and that will be at
CoIum bus.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Three Killed for Dis
loyalty

Virginia, Mimi, Nov. i8.-
Three Austrians, woman and
two men, were murdered here
last night, the police say, because
they had su described to the Liber-
ty Loan and Red Cross funds.
They were Mr.. sand Mrs. Paul
Aler and Peter Trepitch, a
boarder in the Aler house. The
skull OF each had been coushed
with an axe while the victim
slept and each body mutiliated
with a knife. On a kitchen table
IN the home of Alers' was note
written in an Austrian dialect
reading:
This is what you get for be-
ing against the Kaiser.
You have donated. to the Red
Cross and and you have said the
Kaiser could go to hell. Don't
look for US for any one who does
will get the same dose"
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24

Probably no country in Europe is
richer than Scotland In popular min
streIsy. There is a fragrance like the
heather to the songs of Scotland. Their
sly humor, their lilt their tunefulness,
make them unique In the music of the
world.
The central idea of the Rob Roy
Quartet, which will be heard here, Is
to present the romance and music of
Scotland in song and story. In addi-
tion to the ensemble, each member Of
this company is soiOlsr. Iney also
appear in the dress of Scotland, as Is
Indicated in the accompanying picture.
In preparing the music for this pro-
gram, whole portfolios of song and
their traditional airs brought direct
from Scotland, We're examined, with
the result of the recovery of num-
ber of charming ballads practically
unknown to the preSent<lay Song-lOv>
Ing people This does not mean, how
ever, that none of the more familiar
songs will be sung. Several of the old
favorites will be heard on every pro-
gram.
An exceedingly attractive feature Of
the Rob Roy Quartets program is
musical drama entitled "The White
Cockade." This sketch lends itself to
the introduction Of a number Of the
most beautiful Of the IacQbtte sQn2ay
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Stone County Over
The Top

Stone County was asked for
$1,000. for the Y. Nj. G. A War
Fund but under the supervision
Of Chairman w. E. Guild and
Sec. S. s. Mincy, the eople of the
county responded with donation
of 50, 274. 1t can be said to the
credit of the people of this
county that they have over sub
scribed both Liberty Loan Bonds
a lotment. the Y. M. G. A, war
fund and have also furnished
double the number of men asked
of the county for var service.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
To Be of Real Assistance.

SpinoZa's test in the Scriptures OF
Humanity: He who desires to assist
other people will avoid referring to the
voices Of men and will take care only
sparingly to speak Of human impo-
tence, while he will talk largely of hui
man virtue or power and of the way
by which it may be made perfect, so
that men being moved, not by fear or
aversion but by the effect of JOY, may
endeavor as much as they can to live
under the rule of reason.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Childish Imagination.

! The Joy that the real fairies ana
elves and little people give to children,
the delight they can find in imagiHing
world where anything Is possible,
where there are no boundaries Of facts,
where all is beautiful and always sur
prising, is hard to gauge because we
are so remote from it. But it is very
real to them and is starting point for
other more wonderful and more in
structive tales, because it is so easy
to grasp and it has such an unadul-
terated appeal to the imagination OF
q very young child.-Exchange.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
No Electric Fans in Alden.

Electric current for fans is not gen.
orally available In Alden, Arabia and
the old fashioned punkah system is
the only relief from the almost un-
bearable heat and closeness of the at
mosphere which prevails at certain
seasons of the year, according to the
Scientific American. A punkah Is a
large ceiling fan operated by a coolie
who pulls rope attached to 1t. This
rope generally passes over small pull
ley through hole in the wall, so that
the coolie may work unseen by those
in the room to be ventilated.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Cut Glass Is Fragile.

Cut glass probably would break more
easily than uncut glass. The pattern
in cut glass is cut by means of grind
ing wheels. Uncut glass patterns are
usually nodded. The angles in cut
glass are better defined and sharper.
The cutter also may, in some cases,
drive his wheel little deeper than in
other spots. Obviously, the glass at
such points would be thinner and more
fragile.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Shameful Libel.

The first man to use bathtub as a
coal bin was not an untutored 1mmi-
grant, as many persons suppose, but
q conservative old New Englander,
who regarded the new-fangled tub as
a sinful folly and remained loyal to
the Saturday night washtub in the
kitchen. The new bathroom, being
off the living room, was found to be
convenient for storage, and they used
the tub for keeping the coal for the
Franklin stove.-Exchange.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Arabs Still EATING Mama.

The mama with which the children
of Israel were fed in the desert was
the honey dew of species of mealy
bug which lives on the tamarisk.
These bugs secrete it in just the same
way that the aphids secrete the honey
dew that is the food Of the ants. The
Arabs still eat the "manna" and their
name for it today Is man."
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1917-11-24
Man and Other Animals.

The essential difference between
man and animals is well stated by
Doctor Gasset, an eminent French
biologist, quoted by the Scientific
American. He says the animal is pre-
destined to obey the laws Of its spe-
cies, while man obeys them only II
and when he will. A man may, II
he wants to, sustain with energy the
pretention that two and two make
Eve, or he may commit suicide.