Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-08-05

men as far as possible and found all of them heartily in favor of co-oper- ating in this road improvement ven- ture and said that he felt sure a most liberal response would be made to an appeal for funds. He explained to the planters, especially the movement now on foot here to consolidate all of Pine Bluffs commercial organiza- tions, and expressed the belief that the policy that would be first pursued by the Chamber of Commerce would have a great deal to do toward im- proving the territory immediately surrounding Pine Bluff MT. Temple as the treaurer will make acquisitions for the necessary expenses to the Board of Trade, who will in turn through committee to be appointed, secure the money by popular sub scription.
 At the suggestion of Ben Veil ways of improving the ferry service over the river were discussed but it was the opinion that this matter should come up as separate proposition later on and be handled by the citi- zens and business men of Pine Bluff if relief was not had from the proprie- tors of the ferries of their own ac- cord The completion of the better road will certainly increase the traf- fife over the ferries which in their present condition are not adequate to handle the present business much less increased traffic. This subject will receive attention later
 Judge Philpot announced that an adjourned meeting of the executive committee was desired week from the current meeting, or for Thursday, August II, when final plans would be given the committee according to the of Major Parkes. By this time captains to superintend the work will have been selected and they will then be assigned their work The of the committee were handled ill the most business-like manner of any similar gathering for road improvement work and that a temporary road will be followed by a permanent road is a sure thing with these enterprising men behind it.
 Board of Trade Endorses It.
 The following letter was addressed to Judge Philpot by Secretary Koep- Ter yesterday afternoon:
 Pine Bluff, Ark, Aug. 1, 1911. Judge c. M Philpot,
 Court House,
 Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Dear Sir:-The Pine Bluff Board of Trade, this day in special session, in structed the secretary to address you in the matter of your movement to cooperate with the planters along the road to Wild Cat in improving the condition of that highway. The Board Ol DlIcCLOIS ndNC 6O1lS oAA ASNoAN ~ endorsing this plan and wishes me to tender to those interested in the pro- feet any assistance that can properly come from this organization.
 The scheme as outlined at your meeting last Saturday and largely att tended by our body meets with the ap- proval of many of the Board of Trade members and if your committee de- sires to ask of us any assistance we shall eagerly endeavor to fulfill the duties assigned us. Such movement seems to present an opportunity to closer relations between the people of Jefferson county ana Pine Bluff that we do not want to overlook a chance to take hand subject to your wise direction.
 Wishing yoN every success in your efforts for good roads all over Jeffer- son county, we beg to remain,
 Your respectfully,
 PINE BLUFF BOARD OF TRADE,
 W. E. B. Koepler,
 Secretary.