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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11

Nothing can compare with Sucks White Enamel oven Gas Range 1t can't rust. Sold by Reap & Craw- tord Furn. Go. If.
 Did you know we are selling Gas Heaters at cost? We are, and now is your chance.-Cleveland- Matthews Hardware Go. If FOR SALE-IMMEDIATE DELIV-
 ery-15O,000 brick pallet boardsE-
 Sxl0-34 inches; also the brick racks
 for air drying for use with same.
 Low pIice and quick shipment.
 Fernwood Lumber Company, Fern
 wood, Pike Co.,, Miss.
 middle age as housekeepsr and
 companion for my Laughter, good
 home for right party. Address H.,
 care Graphic 2 II Ct
 For Monday, Tuesday and We'd nesday the Orpheo Theater will pre- sent Percy Spellman, Georgia boy ill blackface, who is reputed to be one of the best blackface artists on the vaudeville stage, and The Me doras, novelty entertainers, who puarantee to keep you interested from the time the GU rtain rises un- til 1t falls. The new radium screen greatly improves the pictures, which change every days.
 The commissioners of the ceme- try paving district have called on Collector Russell for more funds. MT Russell says on account Of the bad weather for the past few days the penalty for non-payment would not be enforced and that he would b. at his effice until 6 o'clock every evening to accommodate those who are unable to call earlier in the day.
 A large number of skaters were at the rink last night, many of whom were attracted by the prizes which are being givtn away on Saturday night. The winners last night were Miss lone Hearin and Shorty Long, and Mrs George T. Davis and Th3s Green ST. The judges were Otis Worthington. Albert Madding and Ralph Schippe.
 J. E. Rogers, J fferson county agent of the farm demonstration bu- reau of the United States. has for. warded the names of thirty boys who have joined the Bcys' C3rn Club which has been organized in Jefferson coun- ty Mir Rogers has been working earnestly in an effort to interest the boys of this county and expects to add mary more names to the list.
 Prof r. c. May, principal of the Lakeside School has been selected by State Superintendent George B. Cool, as one of the committee to arrange the study of Arkansas History" 70 be used in the pubic schools in this state. A c9ufse of study is to be arranged for the schools by several committees, named by Superintendent Cook and the selection of Prof. May is a compliment for the local instruc-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11

Gall 1291 for quick messenger service. U
 Bucks White Enamel lined Gas Range ovens are the longest lived toves made.-Reap & Crawford Furn. Q. tt
 Buy a Bucks Natural Gas Range and you will have satisfaction and { long lived stove.-Reap & Crawford Furn Co. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
First Church of Christ Scientist.

10S Pine street. Services Sunday at II a. m. and 7:45 D. m. Subject: Spirit" Sunday school at 10 a. m ings at 1:45 D. m. Reading room op- on daily except Sunday from 2:30 to D. m Visitors welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
AT THE CHURCHES
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Trinity (Episc0paD Church.

Corner West Third avenue and Oak street Rev. Charles L. W-Reese, rec tor. SeXigesima Sunday. Holy Con- munion, a. m. Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon, II a. m. Evening prayer and sermon, 7:45 D. m. A very cordial invitation $ extended to all the services of Trinity church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
HawIey Memorial Church.

Prof. F. G. May will preach lay sermon on What is Man?' at the Hawley Memorial church this mora- in gand Rev. w. c. Davidson, of the First Church, vii preach at nigh. Rev. Nelson is at Dewitt working in the interest of the Anti-Saloon League movement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
First Methodist Church.

The primary department of the Sunday school will meet in the usual place at the church this morning. The main Sunday school will meet. at the Y. M C. A. There will be no ser
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11

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Lake side Church.

The Lakeside Sunday school will meet this morning, as usual, at 9:45 o'clock at the Lakeside Methodist church. There will be no services there today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11

Prices of Butter Higher Than It Ever
 Has Been. Butter has reached the highest price known in years which will cause the public to look for substitute. We have 1t in our Butterne Almost equals butter anyway and so much cheaper. Only BOG per pound. Try it once and be convinced. Of Fresh Oysters e.ery day Fish every Friday.
 Every Saturday.
 Dressed Turkeys,
 Dressed Chickens,
 Vegetables. THE HOWELL GROCERY COMPANY Main st. Store Phone 574. Lakeside Store Phone 1927.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
MRS. S. M, HOCKENHULL'S
 HAIRDRESSING PARLOKS

Your attention is called again to our modern hairdressing parlors. We can give you the latest New York, London and Partisan monthly fash ons in hairdressing. Will restore your gray hair to it's natural color without dyeing it. Also treat the feet for all kind of corns and bunions. Special attention is given in scaAp treatments, shampooing, massagins'. md the manufacturing of human hair goods. We lead because we cater tp nigh class trade only. At the same place-102 Pine St. Phone 1533.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
J. N. LEWIS. Pine Bluff, Ark.

vices today. The church will be ready for occupancy by next Sunday, when tie usual services will be held
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11
Good Merchandise Will speak for
 Itself

Good merehar disc tells it's own story in a remarkable sort oi way and it is a persistent , speaker. The new linens that fasli0n has decIeed for Spring and Summer. Wash Skirts and tive piece Suits, has arrived and i. seen in all of it's popular sha 15s and fast coloTs. Some of the grades are in a 27-inch weave others come in a 36-inch weave They can be apprf ciated moge by the seeing and wearing than by the telling about. When you get a dress made from the kind of Sinens We are showing, you possess the mer- chandise that speaks for itself The prices are not eXtrava- gant-beginring at 25c a yard and up. A special showing this week , of time henor2d white linens. Sewing on fine linen has b. en a following of the women since time has bean recorded-this
 Spring is not different from other Spring time except that they may find larger coll etions of merchandise linens to select from, the grades are from 25a yard and up, some are heavy and others are sheer weaves. PINE BLUFF
 :: MERCANTILE GO. lAAA>A>A>>>>A>>>>>~H>>>>>
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-11

Over 40 per cent saved from manu- facturers list. Machines guaranteed. Shipped anywhere on approval from accumulated stock-no risk-no de- posit required. If you want type writer here's your opportunity. Write NOW for particulars, better still, per nit shipment of either No. 2 L. z. Smith or No. 4 Underwood on approN al.
 mith-P;,emiers and Remingstons for rent.
 J. N. LEWIS.
 Pine Bluff, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
ZIMBALIST ARRIVES
 FOR SUNDAY RECITAL
Famous yiolinist and His Pianist in Good Form-Come From
 Pittsburg

Efrem Zimbalist. the young Russian violinist, and his pianist, Eugene Lutsky, arrived in Birmingham yesterday and will be heard in a brilliant musicale at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. They came direct from Pittsburg where Zimbalist had a great ovation Monday night.
 J. H. Holeombe, treasurer and manager of the concert eommittees under whose auspices the musicale will be given said last night that he had sold many single admission tickets to the balcony, and that there was every indication that the theatre would be filled to overhowing this afternoon.
 Zimbalist is said to be a very engag- ing man in every way. He speaks good English, good German and good French. and is a man of general culture. He leaves tonight for New Orleans where he will appear Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

made several trips to Europe to study this question and Is convinced of the inestimable value this system Is to the people of the European countries It is especially valuable to those living in the country wherex express companies do not go one does not realize 1t but the government already covers more than 1 100000 miles of territory not reached by express companies and over this 100000 miles the new law will deliver right to the door of the rural resident. Eventually the system will reach every postoffice in the United States. There is no doubt that this system will cause a boom in the motor car business as motor cars will be used very extensively
 There will no doubt be a great many changes in rates as the system devel- ops, but Congress is determined that the people shall have the benefit of this service practically at cost. It will hardly be fair to ask the govern ment to do the work at less than cost.
 The zone system will extend over the whole United States and does not give the big mail order houses any ad- vantage over the smaller merchants at home,
 Rural mail carriers will be instruct cd to carry stamps to affiX to the par  cels to be distributed. They will also be provided with scales for weighing and will collect the proper postage upon receipt of the pacages. The stamps will be cancelled at the next postoffice vis- tied by the rural carrier.
 It is expected that the express com panies will have a sphere of their own 10 fill and in all probability they will simply turn oyer to the government that part of their business, namely, the handling of small packages, which is unprofitable to them
 Contracts for 125,0o0 parcel post maps have already been awarded to the United States geological survey.
 As soon as the domestic parcel post system Is on an established footing the exchange with foreign countries will no doubt be much cheapened and the weight enlarged to meet the views of these other nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

The task of providing for this sery- ice IS something colossal, but Congress has decreed that it be put into effect because after 1t is once started the thousand and one questions that arise in peoples minds wilf settle them selves. It is easy enough to pass a law to do so and so, but tools and equipment take time to furnish. The law authorizing the hire or purchase of wagons and horses and men, but only provides salaries for drivers 1t authorizes funds 10 provide feed for horses for handling the packages in transit The law as 1t now stands states that all mail must be hauled on special postal cars. Exactly how this Is going to be done with the parcel post packages is a question that the authorities are at sea about.
 New Stamps Furnished
 Stamps running in denominations from l cent to s1 are being struck off and will be furnished in time for use January l.
 Stamps of 12 different values will be used. These stamps will be some what larger than those now in use with novel designs, one. for instance, showing a mail car on railroad train; another an ocean mail steamships an- other postoffice automobile and still another carrying mail by aeroplane. Another series will show the work of the four great classes of postal en- ployes. A third series will picture in dustrial scenes.
 A new classification of all articles will be provided as to the packing and mailing of the fragile articles. A large number of hampers will be provided to carry these parcels as 1t will not be practicable 10 put them into leather bags. one order has been issued for 30,000 scales to weigh packages with and is probably the largest order for scales ever given in the United States the business. When the act was passed there were only 500 pair of scales in hand in the postoffice department. It is also contemplated that If a person wants goods c. 0. D. the postma ster may collect for the merchant. This feature will doubtless be added at an early date.
 The question of payment of losses will take a great big force to handle, as the government undertakes to in- sure articles for their actual value while in transit.
 Over 300,0 900 maps must be printed to show the zone system, with probably d directory showing rates. etc
 The transportation by railway and steamship lines with additional equipz. fnent for the delivery of packages in all the big cities will be taken up. .s,.a; 2
 Benefits in Europe
 Postmaster General Hitchcock has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

Sometime ago, it was announced in The Age-Herald that the railroads had agreed to pay their taxes in October this year. and thus relieve the treasury of the state of its emptiness at time on which the officials were embarrassed with the necessity of confronting them Of paying the large school appropriations due in November and December.
 When this news was published, certain people who have never been able to be- lieve that corporation has a spark of generosity or patriotism in it's system, threw up their hands in horror. They remembered that the people in convention assembled last April in Montgomery had instructed Governor O'Neal to "curb the railroads" even if it would be necessary to call an extraordinary session of the legislature.
 The railroads" said these people, "are paying their taxes in order that the relief of the treasury might be so great that the extra session will be postponed if not obviated entirely"
 Governor O'Neals Statement
 There is nothing in that report" stated ex-Governor B. R. Conner, when asked for his opinion last week. The railroads acted likewise last year as is remem- bered."
 When asked for q statement eoncsrn- ing this matter, Governor ONeal did not hesitate.
 "As Governor of Alabama" said he, '1 requested the railroads to make the payment of their taxes in October, in- stead of on January l. They readily con- piled.
 Tt is unnecessary to say that none of the officials of the company spoke in reference to an extraordinary session. or asked concerning what they might ex- pect in return for their favor.
 II am not one who believes without some degree of proof that every action of corporation is inspired by an dltarior mOtiVe.'
 Major Germans Figures
 The statement concerning the aomunt of money paid in taxes each year by the railroad was prepared for The Age-Her- aid by Major J. T. German of Mobile, one of the states examiners of public &C., counts. His Illuminating article follows:
 Recently it was announced from Mont gomery that the railroads were paying tEeir taxes earlier than usual this year, which was giving the state money to meet the large school appropriations due in November and December.
 ''The railroads were requested to make early payments and are generously re- spending.
 "State and county taxes are due on De- tober l each year and become delinquent on December 3l.
 "On January the taxpayers have to pay defaulters fees and per cent in- terest on the taxes.
 "As rule the large taxpayers, includ- ins the railroads, do not pay their taxes until the latter part of December. conse- quently the collections are generally light in October and November, when the de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
TO OPEN BIDS ON
 TUTWILER HOTEL
Two Days Will Probably Be Require, to Go Over Estimates on
 the Work


 At the office. of George C.. Crawford president, bids will be opened tomoF row on the Tutwiler hotel which is be- ing constructed at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. The bids are in 1t is understood and the award will follow the compilation in the of fees of MT. Crawford Monday The bids were passed until tomorrow at. the res quest of contractors who wish to re- arrange their estimates placed when the original bids were called for.
 It will require two days at least to compile the bids, when the announce ment will be made as to the successful bidder The contract for steel com struction has already been let and work is expected to start soon on that inn portant work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
Intangible and Tangible Taxes
IIdIIuH UT lIIe sIdIt ITVdUIy TUT lIIt b' lnd pensions are heavy.

hidIuS OI lile SlaIe IledufS TOT tue Scilools and pensions are heavy.
 Intangible and Tangible Taxes An examination of the assessment of taxes in Alabama shows many inter- esting facts for the taxpayers.
 Take, for instance, the assessment of the railroads in the state.
 All of their tangible property which includes roadbeds, rolling stock and equipment is assessed as personal prop erty by the state board of assessment. "The board fixes the valuation of all the tangible property of each railroad operating in the state, and apportions the assessment among the counties in which the railroads operate.
 'The assessment of the intangible prop erty of the railroads is made by the state tax commission and is similarly appor- tioned among the counties.
 "The tax assessors of the respective counties assess all the real estate of the railroads, which include depots, shops, section houses, docks, wharyes and lands
 Amount of Assessments
 For 1912 the tangible assessment of the railroads in Alabama is $S2.S7S, ,07S.4O. "The intangible assessment is $l4,127,- 090, making a total of $97, 0O5, ,16S 40 for these two assessments.
 ''The assessment of the real estate oi
 
 the state will increase the total assess ment of the railroads to about $120 0OO0, OOO an assessment about equal to the assess. ment of Jefferson county, and a little over one-fifth of the total assessment oi the state, which is $56l, ,000,0OO for 1912. "All of these assessments are on a per cent basis.
 '.The total assessment of railroad prop erty in the state would be $200, ,00v, ,0O0 on a 100 per cent basis, but on a 60 per cent basis, $SO,0O0,00o of this is exempt from taxation.
 Railroads Equal Jefferson's For 1912 the railroads will pay the state in round numbers about S750, GOO, and the counties about $75O,0o0, making $1 100000 state and county taxes they will pay besides several hundred thousands of dollars of municipal taxes.
 Tn addition to the regular taxes, the railroads pay the following franchise taxes annually:
 "On the first $50,0OO of their capital stock. $1 on each 5000; on the next $950000 30 cents on each 5000; on the next $4,O00, 000. 20 cents on each S10O0, and on all capi- tai stock over $5,Oo0,OOO, 10 cents on each S1O00.
 This franchise tax is paid on 10t per cent basis.
 These figures show what an impor- tant factor the railroads are in the fi- nancial development of the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
CLEANSE YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS
 WITH DELICIOUS SYRUP 0F F|GS.'
Removes the sour bile, gases and clogged-up waste without gripe nausea. No headache, indigestion,
 constipation, biliousness or coated tongue

Foul breath coated tongue, dull throbbing headache, stomach sour and full of gases. Indigestion, biliousness and a sallow complexion, mean that your thirty feet of bowels are clogged with waste matter; that these drain- age organs of the body are obstrueted. . liver stagnant and stomach full of poisonous gases, sour bile and undi- gested, fermentlng food not properly carried off
 Most of our ills are caused by con- s..pated bowels. We all need a lax1- tive sometimes; nobobdy can doubt that. The only question is, Which one is the best? and that isn't a question any more. Syrup of Figs, being com posed entirely of luscious figs, senna and aromatics, must act in a harmless, gentle and natural way. Syrup of Figs can be constantly used without injury. It's action is the action or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
RULES FOR UNCLE
 SAM'S NEW PARCEL
 POST LAW ON JAN.
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commodated, especially those in the coun- try and on the rural routes, who can have brought right home to them the thousand and one necessary adjuncts to civilization which they cannot enjoy now.
 A distinctive stamp will be used. Par cells mailed with regular stamps will be held for postage. The reason for this is probably that the income from the parcel post system may he arrived at so that Congress may be informed as to the earn ings, and make necessary appropriations to cover the cost. IL Is not expected that the government will make any money on this service until it is thoroughly estab- lished and then. of course an effort will be made to make it self sustaining and no more.
 A commission has been appointed by Congress to investigate and report upon the work of the system during the coming winter. The question has been raised here in Birmingham as to whether we win delivery packages at houses. This will be done.
 You can have your laundry shipped to you by parcel post. and there is no reason why you cannot send a chicken if it Is properly crated and comes within the weight specified.
 Reduce High Cost of Living It is expected that big maps will be put up in the postofices, and that there Will be book printed showing at glance what the rates will be in tAe district or zone of Birmingham.
 It is expected that the parcel post sys- tenn will reduce the high cost of living, and it will bring a great many things from the country to the city at reduced rates, and vice versa. It will be fine thing for the shipment of butter ham and thousand and one country products that can be sent this way in a perfectly fresh and good condition.
 IL wil -enahle the farmers wife to | buy her goods in the city and have them delivered at her door at the very lowest possible transportation charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

fruit-of eating coarse food--of taking liver and bowel cleanser and regula- tor.
 Most folks dread physic-they shrink from the taste and after effects. Syrup of Figs is delicious, and, besides, you don't realize you have taken any thing until morning. when all the clog ged up waste of the system is gently but thoroughly moved on and out of the bowels without gripping or weak ness.
 Ask your druggist for the full name syrup of Figs and Elixer of Senna" This is the old reliable and only gen. uine Refuse, with contempt, any other Fig Syrup recommended as good They are limitations meant to deceive you, Read the label carefully and look for the name California Fig Syrup Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
--se--- FLOURNOY PROMOTES ROAD FOR ANNISTON

Anniston. November 3O.-(Special)-- Josiah Flournoy of Columbus. Ga. who a few weeks ago addressed the Anns- ton Chamber of Commerce and was pledged the support of Anniston business interests in his project to extend the lines Of the Columbus. Chattahoochee Valley and Gulf railroad to Anniston is actively. at work on the project, which promises to assume definite shape during the coming year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

FTE railroads which do business Alabama and the county
 of Jefferson, pay taxes wo-fifths of the states
 $561000000 assessment values annually through it's sys of taxation The citizens of the 66 other counties of the state included among whom the heads of large corpora ons pay oneh of the total than the railroads and Jefferson county.
 These facts exempy the work of this county and the rail roads in bearing the burden of taXaOn and illustrate the de gree importance which this county and the railroads have at ained in making and developing Alabama Without either 1t would Alabama, Alabama is today could not exist
 In addition to paying oneffth of the taxes which Alabama collects the railroads have not only this but in other shown patriotic spirit in paying their taxes in October the time du instead of awaiting the date which taxes delinquent December 31 which date 1t is mnecdssary to state practically citizen makes his individual payments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01
Negroes Sentenced

Judge William E. Fort imposed sen tenee yesterday morning on two negroes who were convicted last week on charges of misdemeanor Ten days were given Ed Pate and costs after convic- tion for minor charge and twenty days and costs for carrying concealed pistol. Tom Thomas got six months and one hundred and forty days extra for as sault and battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-01

tangible property railroads personal
 
 "A assessment of intangible property of railroads made by the state tax
 of he to property o s14127O9000 railroads according estim O
  than n In he e a per