davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-02
ESTATE or ALBINA X. PEEHAM
STATE OF VERMONT

District Of Bennington IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Albina x. Perham late of Benning
ION in said District, deceased,
GREETING:
WHEREAS said Court has assigned
the 18th day of July next for examining
and allowing the account OF l.. c. Hol-
ton, Administrator of the estate of said
deceased and for decree OF the resi-
due of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively previous to the day assign
cd, in the Bennington Evening Banner
a newspaper published at Bennington
in said District
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified
TO appear at the Probate Office in BEN
nington in said District, on the day
assigned, then and there to contest
the allowance of said account If you
see cause, and to establish your right
as heirs, legatees and lawful claim
ants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this cath day
of June, 1919.
AMY II. HARBOUR.
Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-02
Rich Brazilian Forests.

There are more than 300 varieties
of woods In the Sac Paulo region
alone and MS whole Brazilian forests
not only abound in the finest of woods
but are of enormous extent. Trans
portation facilities are developing
slowly and the labor supply is G con-
slant problem
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-02
NOTICE
To Contractors

Sealed Proposals will be received
at the office of the State Highway
Commissioner at Montpelier, VT. on
Tuesday July Is, at noon.
For the construction of about 9.6
miles of gravel roads in the towns of
Irasburg, Williston, Sherburne and
Marlboro.
Also for "a miles of bituminous
macadam in the town of Fairlee
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the Office of H. NJ. Mcintosh,
State Engineer at Montpelier. VT.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
s. 8. BATES,
State Highway Commissioners.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
May Investigate Shoe Pr0fiteering

A determined effort to complete the campaign for $25,000 for the pro- posed Jefferson Memorial park will be made by the members of the Pine Bluff Ad club which, in it's meeting at noon at the Hotel Pines yesterday, made plans for a vigorous prosecu- tion of the campaign. The renewed campaign will begin today, the Ad club working in conjunction with the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
 It is the evident intention of the Ad club to investigate the probabil- ity of profiteering in shoes, and a resolution was introduced providing for an investigation. The resolution was referred to the vigilance com,- mittee, which will report back at the next meeting he be held next Thurs day. The committee on manufac- turers week will mak ca report at the meeting next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Gen. Woods Chief of Staff Ordered
 to West Virginia

Chicago, Oct. 3O.-Col. F. IT Humphrey, chief of staff to Genarai Leonard Wood, commander of tba a, central department of the army. da parted tonight for Huntington w w Va., as the generals representati"o to investigate conditions in the Wost Virginia coal fields.
 The colonel expected to he ;,, Huntington before the arrival of troops of the First division. ordered into West Virginia tonight. He wifi n remain there as long as circum- stances may require, while the troonS are being distributed from Huntinp ton into the districts where tronbio is feared when the bituminous coal miners go on strike, scheduled r for midnight tomorrow night.
 The action in ordering First divis ion troops into West Virginia was taken at the request of Governor Cornwell, of that state. The gover. nor was in telephonic communication with General Woods office late to. day. Recent threatened disturbances in the West Virginia fields. when Governor Cornwell declared that un- less the miners desisted from their overland marches and alleged threats of violence, he would call on General Wood for troops, led the governor to request federal protection today, if was said, for it was feared trouble might develop there early in the strike.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Man Who Killed
 Negro Preacher
 is Given Freedom

Ed. Crawford, negro, who shot and killed w. M. Wright, negro preacher, in the western part of the city on the night of December 12, 1918, went forth from the circuit court yester- day relieved of the indictment charging first degree murder. When the case was called Prosecuting At torney E. w. Brockman entered a nolle prosecute, stating that the state had no evidence to refute the claim of the accused that he fired upon Wright, thinking the preacher a burglar. Crawford claimed that he was aroused by noise as though some one had attempted to force en- trance to his room. He opened fire and killed Wright. MT. Brockman said investigation failed to disclose any motive for the killing, except as stated by Crawford.
 Lee Maxwell pleaded guilty to a charge of grand larceny, and was sentenced to one year. Lorenza Sin clair, who affixed the name of w. s. Elder to an order for $15.80, pay able to J. c. Love, pleaded guilty to forgery, and was sentenced to two years. A charge of uttering growing out of the same offense, was dismissed.
 George Daniels, convicted Wednes- day of grand larceny and sentenced to one year, was granted an appeal to the supreme court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Valuation of Local Property Will be
 Greatly Increased

The state tax commission, which meets in Little Rock November 12 will receive a recommendation from Tax Commissioner Monroe Smith that an increase of 33 1-3 per cent on the assessed valuation of real estate and 25 per cent upon personal property in Jefferson county be made. MT. Smith, who has been here two days looking over Tax As sessor Clayton Gould's books and viewing property in the county, has returned to Little Rock, after hav- ing stated what his recommendation would be.
 If the increase is approved by the tax commission it will amount to about $7,OOO,OOO over the total as sessed valuation for the year, 1918, and an increase of more than $5,O0O,- 900 more than the assessed valuation made this year by Assessor Gould. whose report shows the total assess ed valuation of all property in the county this year to be slightly over $20 0,00O,00O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Skins Horse, Also Negro; Must Pay
 Ten Dollar Fine

Greedy Wright, negro, skinned a dead horse he found lying along the roadside near Pine Bluff recent ly, and thereby hangs tale. Wright not only skinned the horse, but he incidentally skinned "Uncle Jake and for the combined skinhings Wright was fined $10 and costs in municipal court yesterday on a charge of petit larceny. The horse, an aged animal, was the property of an. aged negro known as Uncle Jake. Uncle Jake's horse, suffering from a complication of ailments, dropped dead in the road. Uncle Jake left the carcass by the side of the road, intending to return and realize the last possible investment on the ami mai. Returning to the scene of the animals demise, with equipment for removing the hide of the dead horse. he found the hide like the spirit, had fled, leaving only the flesh and very little of taht. Wright, having skinned the animal, brought the hide to Pine Bluff, where he sold it for something over $3. When the deal came to the notice of Uncle Jake, he had Wright arrested for skinning him out of what was lawfully his skin, and as result, Wright added to the city's exchequer when Judge Wood, finding him gull ty, fined him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
6 Dead. 12 Hurt in
 California Wreck

Los Angeles, Oct. 3O-Six dead and about 12 injured many seriously. was the known toll today of the wreck of the Southern Pacific railroad'i "San Joaquin Valley Flyer" The tangled mass of wreckage near Act on, few miles from here, was ex- pected to reveal additional bodies. No official investigation of the wreck had been arranged early today, but railroad, officials. said :, it was caused by the engineer attempting to make too much speed last night on a 10 degree curve.
 Frank Fielder of Los Angeles, the engineer, the fireman and four pas sengers comprise the known dead. A survivor said he counted nine bod ies at the scene of the wreck. Five bodies were brought here and re- lief train with injured was detoured over another railway.
 Of the heavy 12-car train, the en- zine and seven coaches left the tracks. One car was thrown at a right angle across the rails and the others piled up in ditches to left and right.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
A. o. U. w. Will Hold
 Celebration Tonight

Delegations of members of the A. O. U. w. from Little Rock, Stuttgart and other nearby cities are expected here this evening to join the more than 1.200 members of Pine Bluft lodge No. 36 in celebrating the 5lst anniversary of the establishment or the fraternal order. John R. Fra ger, grand master, and H. L. Cross grand recorder, are among the grand lodge officers who will accompany the Little Rock delegation.
 The anniversary celebration com mittee, under the leadership of U; G. Keeler, recorder, has arranged, an appropriate program, which VIII be carried out with Senator Creed Caldwell. acting as chairman. After Ter the opening ode, Miss Edna Ryan VIII give reading, and Miss Naomi Smith a piano solo. Grand Recorder Cross will review the history oI fraternalism, and Grand Master Workman Frazer will speak on "A. o. U. w. as Compared with other ln- surance.". Between these addresses Oscar Lagle will sing solo. q,
 The ladies' club of the lodge VIII prepare and serve a lunch, and the celebration will conclude with dance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Insure Safety
 Deposit Vaults

The Cotton Belt Savings and Trust company announces that it has ob- taired policy insurance against loss nv burglary to all renters of boxes in the safetv deposit vault of the institution. This insurance went into effect on October 27. and means that a strong company undertakes to rec ompense any box holder who loses throueh burglary. which isn't likely, as the vault. in which the boxes are located is of steel and concrete con str,ction.
 We have complete confidence in the streneth of onr vaults to defv hurglars." said Jack Rernhardt. nub. licitv director for the bank, "but this is added protection: is absolutely free to our box holders, and is just another indication of our desire to serve."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Japan Ratifies
 the Peace Treaty

Tokio. Monday. Oct. 27.-(Bv The Associated Press) )-The peace treaty was approved bv the privy council today at meeting which the en- peror presided. The treaty commit tee of the council reported that the leapne of nations covenant did not conflict with the preroeatives of the emperor and could co-exist with the alliance with Eneland. which is de- fensive and not aggressive. The committee advised the government to settle the Shantune matter to the hest possible advantage for Japan. After unanimous approval without reservations. the treaty was submit ted to the emperor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
SAYS COAL STRIKE
 WILL STRENGTHEN
 STEEL UNIONS FIGHT
Fitzpatrick Declares It Will Mean Labor Has Accepted
 Challenge of Profiteers.

Pittsburgh, Oct 30.-A statement, made by John Fitzpatrick, chairman of the national steel strike commit i tee, as to the effect of the threaten ed bituminous coal strike upon the steel and labor in general, was issued at steel headquarters here today fol- lowing Fitzpatrick's departure for Chicago last night. The statement follows:
 "If the coal strike comes, it will add strength to the steel strike and to the position of labor throughout the country. It will mean labor has accepted the challenge of the big group of employers who profiteered during the war, and who still are profiteering.
 "They have a grip on the throat of the public and the government. They have defied labor. the public and the government. They have re- fused to deal with labor in the steel industry because they have hopes there that they can defeat organized labor. But, in the coal industry they are hopeless of defeating the older, better-tried organization. So they get the government to try to force the coal miners to arbitrate. 1 Arbitration is no good in the steel industry. but it's fine for the coal in dustry."
 According to latest reports from union headquarters. the men in this district were standing firm and steel production was far below normal. Company reports denied that such conditions prevailed and said the mills were operating and gaining in man -nOWer dailN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
$10,00O Paid For
 Timber Land Tract

Mrs. Virginia E. Elder has pur. chased from the McGehee estate, 400 acres of timberland. situated on Bayou Bartholomew in Jefferson and Lincoln counties. The consideration was S10.000. The purchase was made from the trustees of the Me- Gehee estate-Mrs. Ellen A. Me- Gehee. Mrs Martha A. Bumpass Leo M. Andrews, tahd Attorney T. M Hooker.
 Virginius w. Alexander sold to s. c. Alexander, trustee, lots six seven and eight. block three, Der nude Cottage addition to Pine Bluff for S2.500.
 A. D. Shope has leased from T. H Fort the oil and gas privileges on so acres of land in section 25. town ship 8, range II west, which is near Redfield. Mir. Fort is to receive one eighth of all oil found. in addition to $100 year for each producing oil or gas well. The lessor makes the stipulation that there must be de- velopment in the vicinity of Redfield within six months, and we'll com- pleted within year, or the lease is void.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Favor Measures to
 Deport All Aliens

Washington, Oct. 3O.-At the re- quest of Attorney General Palmer the senate immigration committee today ordered favorable report on the house bill providing for deporta- tion and permanent exclusion from the United States of alien anarchists.
 The house measure provides for deportation of aliens interned during the war in addition to anarchists and also these convicted of violating the espionage, draft, explosives and other laws. Aliens making threats against the president also would be subject to the bills provisions, which would make final any deportation de- cision of the secretary of labor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Paris Railway Men Are Urged to Join
 General WalkOu1

Paris, Oct. 3O.-Heavy pressure is being brought to bear by syndicalist leaders upon railway men to en- deavor to induce them to join the movement for a revolutionary gen. eral strike November z.
 Revolutionary orators at a meeting of the federation of syndicalists Thursday called upon the railroad men to demand an increase in wages of 1000 francs, not, as Citizen Sirol- le admitted, with the idea of gaining this, but with the sole object ot creating difficulties by the failure tc obtain their demands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Will Pass Judgment
 on the Spit Ball

Chicago, Oct. 30.-President Ban Johnson, of the American league to- night requested August Hermann, chairman of the National Commis- sion, and John A. Heydler, president of the National league, to call a joint meeting of the rules commit tee of the two leagues to take action in regard to the abolition of the "spit ball." the "shine ball'' and oth- CT freak pitching deliveries. These deliveries should be legislated out of the major leagues, President Johnson said. He also has several suggestions to make on the scoring rules.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
MaderO's Brother
 Returns to Mexico

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 30.- Emilio Madero, brother of the late President Madero of Mexico, has. se- cured passports from Consul Con- zales De La Mata here, to return to the state of Coahuila. having decided to take advantage of President Car ranza's offer of amnesty to Mexican citizens in the United States. With his brother. Raoul, Emilio Madero has been in business here since shortly after President Madero, of Mexico, was murdered. Raoul left here some time ago for Mexico.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
SUIT TO Ev|CT
 RESULT OF THE HOUSE SHORTAGE
Purchaser of Residence Sues Seller, Claiming That He
 Won't Vacate.

! One outcome of the scarcity of houses in Pine Bluff is suit filed in Jefferson circuit court yesterday. Charles George is the plaintiff and H. G. Counts the defendant, and the complainant seeks to obtain posses sion of house he recently purchas- ed. According to the complaint, ac- companied by copy of the deed re- gently recorded, George purchased from Counts on October 3, 1919, the residence property described as part of lot two of block six, J. H. Sculps addition. The consideration was S3,- 900. George charges that he has mo- tified defendant to vacate, but that Count refuses to do so, and by so do- ing is causing the plaintiff inconveni- ence. He asks for that a writ of ejectment issue, so he can obtain pos session of the house.
 | R. w. McNew filed suit against Vinie Jenkins for possession of and title to the south half of lot 10 of the Allis addition.
 Lurenda Newby and Odie Wilhite are plaintiffs in an action against M w. Lambert and s. J. T. Wynne for judgment for $166.60. They claim ! the amount as their share of $500 obtained on an insurance policy cov- ering the life of their deceased moth CT, Emma Jackson, who died in 1913 leaving six children. Plaintiffs claim that Lambert, who was appointed guardian, has refused to pay them the amount asked, alleging he turned the money over to them while he gave home to the six children Wynne is a co-defendant because he is surety on Lambert's bond as guar dian of the children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
421,687 Paid-Up
 Members of Union

Indianapolis, Oct. 3o.-The grand total of paid up memberships in the United Mine Workers of America at the end of August, according to off cials of the organization, was 421,- 687. About 10000 of these were in the anthracite fields and about 2,50C in Canadian fields and will not be affected by the strike order.
 The paid up memberships for the bituminous fields include: District No. IA (Kansas) 10,676; No. 19 (Ten- nessee and Eastern Kentucky 12,- 641; No. 21 (Oklahoma and Arkan- sas), 13,503; No. 25, (MissourD G. |372,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Jewish Leaders to Meet Sunday to Plan
 $35O,000 Campaign

Jewish leaders of Arkansas, Ten nessee and Mississippi are to meet in convention at Memphis Sunday afternoon, November 2, to discuss plans for a campaign in the three states to raise a fund of $350,000 with which to establish Jewish hos pital at Memphis. Subscriptions will not be asked at Sundays convention this assemblage being mainly for the purpose of informing those attending of the arrangements, and of the need for hospital for Jews in the great territory between St. Louis and New Orleans.
 Leon Sternberg and Charles w Meyers will be in charge of the cam paign in Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Milk Experts to
 Speak Here Today

Experts in methods of feeding milch cows to obtain the greatest production of milk and cream will address meetings of dairymen. farm CTS and any others interested in milk production, at the Jefferson hotel this afternoon and evening. Proper knowledge of feeding is often the difference between profit and loss in dairying. and without this knowledge valuable cow may be condemned when. with different treatment she would prove profitable.
 The experts are coming to Pine Bluff at the invitation of R. B. Rice of the Rice Grain company, who has arranged for the meetings, which are open to everyone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Joe T. Robinson in
 New Law Partnership

Little Rock, Oct. 30.-Two import ant changes in the large legal firms of the city have been announced.
 U. s. Senator Joe T. Robinson has formed a partnership with Chas. T. Coleman and J. w. House Jr., and ST., under the firm name of Cole man, Robinson and House. Other members of the firm will be J. N. and w. T. Save and Walter G. Riddick.
 Chas. C. Reid leaves the firm of Mehaffv, Reid, Donham and Mehaf- fly, and will become the senior part ner in the firm of Reid. Burrow and Mcdonald. The other firm will be Mehaffy, Donham and Mehaffy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Texas is But Little
 Bothered by Strike

Austin, Tex, Oct. 30. - Texas would be affected probably less than any other state in the union by a strike of coal miners in the opinior of state officials here today.
 Railroad Commissioner Allison Mayfield pointed out that virtually all the important railroad lines o1 the state use crude oil for fuel te some extent and natural gas fol commercial and domestic use is avail able in at least one-third of the state Organized miners in Texas number about 1.700. according to estimates here. while the unorganized are esti mated at $500
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
GOLF EARRINGS.

The pairing for the first round of the match play for the presidents cnp, now in progress at the Country club, is announced as follows: R. Carnahan and T. l.. Brummitt; w. T. Wooldridee. hv: H. T. Wool dridge and K. A. Howell; H. B Stranee, by: w. c. Alexander and Dr. c. II. Mayfield; E. w. High tower and S. B. Russell; K. A. How ell Jr. and w. J. Wilkins; J. H. Mann and T., H. Gregory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Ghost Will Be Out
 Tonight for ''Kids'

Look out for the wires!
 Likewise beware of the tick-tack and the banana peels.'
 Tonight is Halloween night ane Pine Bluffians, especially those be- tween the ages of one and IA ol thereabouts are expected to indulge in their usual fun.
 With schools out for the day, 2 football game in the afternoon anC nothing to do until Monday, the youngsters are expected to have the times of their young lives. Hal lowe'en parties, with the usual apple ducking contests, are to be given in many homes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
English Government
 Given Support

London, Oct. 20-The government was given a vote of confidence in the house Of commons tonight on it's financial policy by an overwhelming ma iority of 355.
 An amendment to the government financial resolution. moved by John R. Clvnes, laborite and former food controller. was rejected 4O5 to 5o and the roversment resolution was unanimously adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
GOVERNMENT COURT ACTS TO PREVENT
 MINERS STRIKE
(Continued from Page One)


 pension of mining operations sche- duled for tomorrow midnight.
 They explained that the strike would, to all purposes, begin when the men left the mines on Friday evening, as few miners in this field were employed at night.
 Prominent in the circular sent to the officers of local unions was . paragraph which called their atten- tion to the provisions of our dis trict agreement to permit a suffi- cient number of men to remain at work to insure proper care and protection of all mining property. It is absolutely necessary that you comply with the instructions of your international and district officers in this respect"
 This order, officers of the union said, insured protection for valuable mining machinery and would insure the operation of pumps to prevent the flooding of mines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
ONE sTEvEDORE SLAIN.

San Francisco, Oct. 30.-One strlK- ing stevedore was killed and anotneil seriously wounded late today, ano .na eight arrests were made on tne waterfront after two disturbances earlier in the day in which sno's were fired.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
GUNBOAT BEATEN.

San Francisco, Cal. Oct. 30.-Roy Mccormick. light-heavvweight cham- pion of England. was given a decis- ion over "Gunboat" Smith in four round bout here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-31
Sugar Board Will
 End It's Activities

Washington, Oct. 30.-The U. s. Sugar Equalization board today tele- graphed Senator McNary of Oregon, republican, in charge of the senate sugar investigation that it was pre- pairing to wind up its activities in view of inability to obtain sufficient sugar from Cuba to warrant further government control.