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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15

ular opera fa an event of life time, and it will more than likely eae the largest crowd 5ha, ever ga harsd in the Elks Theater.
 Headed by Joseph F. Sheehan, Americas famous tenor and acknoW- ledgsd tho firemo { tsne" in tha En- glish language, the cast includes such renowned artists as Miss Gladys Caldwell, whom eminent critics call the American Te' razzinl;' Miss Marion Walker, whom MT. Sheehan secured from the Metropolitan Opera Company of Chicago; Miss Annabel Tarlton, clever and talented young Am6 rican sopranos; Charles Swick- ard. the greatest baritone, of the Tivoli Opera Company, San Francis co; Francis J. Tyler and William J. Jorgenson, two former Henry w. Savage stars, Kenneth Dudley, Will liam Young, Joseph Haywood, and a number of others of the' same high rank.
 This will be The only tour of this all-star organization and Pine Bluff is indeed fortunate. inl being onel of the cities 70 be included in it's tour.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15

T sRed21a hay yielded thre5 and a half tons per acre, sold some 1t $f2,50 and $1a.9D Der Ion, necordins to quality, and after allowing $l0.o0 per acre for expenses, i mad q nra= fit of SLIGO to 5000 per acre net, which was greWn on land locat I Oa planted in cctlon and cceu for m re than 10 consecutive years
 Can you do this well raising cot ton? No. Then Why u0' encourage this hay industry.
 ''I am planting 90 acres in oats and lespeuaza now. which showz my faith in this emep
 'I would also call your Htt7ntion TO the organization which is to be 2Tf~oted in this ely today The Live Stock Growers Association and tho Packing House for Pinc Buff, sf which our friend Mr Simon White stone will fully outline 10 you, md l trust that our Bankers Association will go on record &a being real bocsta rs' for these industries, as nm sure, few Of IS realize inc great importanee it means fen tha devel- opment and upbuilding of this sae- tion Of the state.
 Quiet Q number Of our local bank CTS are known as' being Eweedsgs of fine blooded steck. an1 I hora oth- CTS her. Today will leave fully de- tPrnined that when they return to Their eespeetiva homes, will lose n3 time ill ,eettin& in the swim tben- selves and when they lave done this,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15

est and principal of these no es ,o
 be pa9t promptly at maturity, then all the issopie and all the m'lterial interests of the country mus dc their part in developing and iHcrcas= ing the productiveness of our soil and c.Satlng the means bv which the people will be able to meet the.e obligations.
 T Would especially request our bankers and business men throughout this section of our Stat to impress upon our small farmers and large planters as well, the great import aHce of growing an abundance of Lsy, which can ha easily done, by known az Japan Glover) which is well adopted to our climate and soil conditions, and in feeding value, it far surpasses Timethy and is euu9l of Alfalfa, it will grow on any soil, but in order to get the bess reEults, it should be soWn on level fertile lands, and when done, will yield from ? to 4 tons of the finest quality of hay per acre, and if you will pa,,- don me for referring to an expert ment of my own in 1911 I will give you 'she result of same:
 During the second week in March, scWed , acres of cts. sowing ona and one-half bushels per lcre, and at the same time sowing the came land to lespedeza, 19 pounds of seed per 3ore.
 "Results'; VeryfDT May, oats only yielded 15 bushels per acre, worth S1 5 co DAr acre
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15
AZ Ali STAR COMPANY

When one stops to consider inc famous artists which will be here when the Sheehan English Ops q Company gives it's all star perf9r- nance of "The Bohemian Girl'' at Tahs FlFs Theatsr Saturday, MarcA 16, it is ltt'le wonder that orders are pouring in from the entire neighbo@- hood, We have paid the price Of ad- mission many times to hear one of these artists sing few songs. Tn ro- fore, to get the entire group Of them tege' her, in addition to what is said to Do the finest chorus ever heard in English opera, and a magnificent Droduction of the worlds most pop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15

finally decided 70 follow the recOm- mandation of Secretary Treasurer Jo Nichol and name a committee from Group Seven to confer with the com- mittee to be named by other Arkan- sas Groups with view of drafting suitable banking law. A general bill is favored and it will be pre- sen'ed 70 the next General Assembly for adoption. The committee is composed of H. Thane, Arkansas City; J. E. Boyce, Pine Bluff and B. c. Powell, of Camden.
 The executive committee for tha coming year will include J. B. Simms of Lake village; w. c. Hudson and H. B. Strange, of Pine Bluff.
 M E. Bloom, w. c. Hudson and A. D. Foster of Pine Bluff were again appointed members of the en- tertainment commi'tee. Their work in entertaining the, bankers at this meeting and the complete arrange ments they have made for the meet ing of Group Seven came in for a share of commendation on the part of the visitors.
 General w. K. Surridge, of Wal nut Ridge, candidate for state com missioner of mines, manufacture and agriculture, was introduced to the, bankers by w. c. Hudson. He spoke for fifteen minutes in which he out lined the necessity of cooperation on the part of the bankers of the state with the state commissioner of the department which he will most likely head for ,he next two years. His talk was literally ap- plauded and showed thas he was thoroughly familiar with the inner government.
 Presidents Address.
 The address of President H. D.. Palmer, of s:ar Ci.y, was one of the features of the convention. It was most interesting and reviewed inter e2tingly the success of the banks, in Group Seven during the past year. Mr. Palmer said: "Mr. Chairman and Members of Group Seven, of Arkan- sas Bankers Association:
 '1t is with a great deal of pleas ure and much pride that I greet you this morning; pleasure in the fact that we have again convened to- gether and with pride in the distin- tion which you so kindly honored me, and I wish to extend my con gratulations to you upon the con- ditions which are so favorable for our association.
 The hearty welcome extended to you by Pine Bluffs best known cap italists, who represents this beautiful and progressive city, which bids fair 10 be ill very short time the great est city in the greatest state in the Union; with it's we'll known strong financial institutions, gentlemanly merchants. distinguished lawyers. skilled physicians, magnificent churches, eloquent divines, it's fine public school system equal to any city in the South, and with the great bridge across the river which it is contemplating, and with the vast in- dustries which the erection of thi; bridge will bring to it. I predict that ncthing can prevent 1t from becoming a great financial social and educational center, such as few cities ever attain.
 q wish to call your attention to the, fact that we now have 79 organ ized banks in Group ', of which 66 are members of she Arkansas Bank ers' Association, leaving 13 banks that are not members.
 "Your president has sent each bank in Group No. a communication with the request to give statement of the condition of kheir respective in situtions, as to the amount of cap
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15

At the annual meeting of Group { Seven of the Arkansas Bankers As yDciation, held in this city yesterday Mlss the most largely attended in the Ehistory of the, organization and the moS,. successful. Fifty delegates Efrom the fourteen counties whicI. fmake up the group were enrolled, fand many bankers from s.. Louis, Ehicago, Memphis, Little Rock and
 her cities were present.
 R. l.. Hyatt, of Monticello, was E &ected chairman of the Group for *the coming year; J. B. Simms, of Lake Village, vice chairman, and Ray Underwood of Stuttgart, secretary [treasurer.
 The welcome address was made by Hon. w. H. Langford, of this city, [And was responded to in his annual {address by President H. D. Palmer 'of Star City. The invocation was said [by Rev. Carrol D. Wood, Jr., pastor. 5of the Firss Baptist Church. A. D.. McNair of the government agricul .al department, addressed the conven- tion during the morning session. In his annual report Secretary Treasurer Jo Nichol, of this city, Showed a hea.y condition of the eeventv nine banks in Group Seven Rnd large increase in deposits and Earnings. There has been large Increase in earnings in Che past lar, sixty-three of the total number EGng listed as members of tha ur;;$$roup. MT. Nichol reviewed the fail bYe of the bankers of Arkansas to ecure 9 uniform banking law at the ast legislature and recommended ha't a committee be appointed to eonfer with committee from other Groups over the state and secure he passage of a tanking law tha', will be satisfactory to the bankers pf this state as well as their pat fons. The Warnock Bill, which ailed to pass the senate last session md which is soon to be referred 70 he people for adoption under the in tiative and referendum act, isi gen rally favored by the bankers of Eroup Seven. with the guarantee lause omitted. It is most likely h9. the bankers of South Arkansas Gill settle on this measure instead II drawing new Dill.
 A resolution, offered by J. E. Boyce Ii this city commenting the Pine Puff Chamber of Commerce and lmon Whitestone for their efforts establ s, packing house in this ec'ion ef a''" t-+~A "-,' i, bringing. bout the organization of fhe Arkan- ps Sack Groves Association, was
 Animours'v adoptad.
 QOng the nromin mt out-of-town senkers in at'erdsrce, at the meet lg wer' D. L. Rice ol Memphis, zee pres der~, cf tsn Rank of Com- perce and Trust Gomnaoy: G. A. ene. of Memphis, assistant cashier |ank of Commerce and Trust Com anv: w. B. Taylor. St. Louis, vice. resldlen's Boatman's. Bank; George R. aker, St. Louis. 'as:istant' cashier ationall Bank of Commerce; E. C..
 ewart. g.. Louis. assistant cashier hlrd Mtional Bank and E.,~F Durs- Pmb Chicago, assistant cashier First Ptlopal Bank. At the morning ses- pm A. Bone of Memphis. created
 eatINterest with humorous
 eeS on the banking situation not
 yVin this sfate but over the coun- simon Whitestone. who is to l,.d the hacking house here, also ilVered an address on that sub- During the afternoon session the inkers discussed several important
 aUtArs, among them being chiefly
 uniform banking law. The subject as handed in. thorough manner
 each of the speakers and it was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15

Rector Charles. L ". Reese will eonduct LeHten services at Trinity Church at 7:3O o'clock this evening. All members of the parish are asked to be present The Rector will make an address on Some Reasons for Being a Churchman."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-03-15
HANKS OF SOUTH ARKANSAS IN A HEALTHY CONDITION

Group Seven Members Attended Largest and Most Sue cessul Meeting the History of the Organization Jo Nichol, Secretary TT easurer, Starts Movement For Uniform Banking Law-Officers Elected For Ensuing Year-Address of President H. D Palmer of Star City, Feature-Large Increase in Group Seven Membership nquet and Concert.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28
REPORT OF THE
TAX AGENTS OF
STATE IS ISSUED
Uniformity, Equality and
Enforcement Are Points
Emphasized = Important
Recommendations Made.

The report of the state tax agents,
Axel p. Ramstedt, John d. Robertson
and James \. Purtill, who are now in
the city holding a series of meetings
to so over the tax situation and data
they have gathered, has been authori-
tatively issued ready for distribution.
under the direction of the state board
of equalization.
Preceding it's general statement COW
ering exemptions, ad valorem tax,
liens, bank stock, etc, the tax experts
make the following statement:
To the State Board of Equalization:
In previous reports we have fur
nished you with data upon which to
base your action in equalizing assess
ments, and have Informed you of fail
ures on the part of county officials to
comply with the requirements Of the
existing law. This data has been gath
cred from all available sources. We
have visited every county in the state
and have examined the assessment roll
and other records and the system in
use in each county. We have con-
ferred with every assessor in the state
and have invited an Opportunity to
assist him in attempting to solve the
problems confronting him. We have
also visited the several sections of each
county as far as possible, and conferred
with individual taxpayers therein
In this report we will briefly detail
our findings on the operation of the
present revenue and tax laws, pointing
out what we consider defects in exist
ing laws and suggesting remedies for
such defects.
We believe that the development of
the state and the prosperity of it's
citizens depend, in a large measure
upon safe, sane and sound revenue
law, and while we believe that certain
immediate changes in our present laws
are necessary, we do not recommend
any new or untried theory of taxation
or any radical changes in our system
of taxation without thorough under
standing and full discussion thereof
by the taxpayers of the state
Under our system of general prom
erty tax, three points must never be
lost sight OF, viz: Uniformity, Equal
1ty and Enforcement.
I. There must be a uniform system
Of records and accounting in all the
counties in the state
2. lnere must De equaiity in the as
sessment Of all classes of property, so
that each class be made to bear its
just proportion of the burden of tax
alton.
8. There must be authority to en-
force the law.
Football in Politics.
The question Of taxation Is one Of
the most important questions before
the people. No other subject of so
great importance to every citizen Of
the state Is so little understood as
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28
ELECTRIC Line FOR
MARKETING OF fruit

Fruit will be shipped from Castle
Ford to Bull on electric cars equipped
with storage batteries. Within a short
time the new line will be completed for
the entire distance, switches will be
installed in The fruit orchards of the
district, and the cars will be run into
the section, loaded with fruit and
backed onto the main line for Bull.
The storage battery cars, invented
by Thomas A. Edison, will be an i'm
portant factor in the marketing oh the
products of several sections OF the
state. No trolley wires are needed for
the new system and the batteries when
once charged, will carry the cars for a
distance of $50 miles.
The line between Twin Falls and
Shoshone gals is equipped with the
same sort of cars. Charging stations
on both systems will be placed at the
proper intervals and the batteries will
be loaded whenever they need more
current. Some of the cars will carry
batteries capable. of developing 200
horsepower. The boxes Of apples and
other fruit will be loaded into the
cars standing on switches running to
every orchard. The track will be
standard guage and the cars can be
taken from the electric track and
shipped over the Oregon Short Line to
their destination. 1t is understood that
an agreement to this effect has prac-
tically been made between the new
company and the railroad.
I. B. Perrine. the owner of the road
running from Twin Falls to Shoshone
falls. is planning to put in charging
station at Pocatello, where he can load
the battery of his private car when he
runs down to that city on business.
Both roads believe they have solved
the problem of marketing the fruit in
more or less isolated sections and that
the farmers and orchardists can now
get their products to market much
more easily and quickly than by the
old methods.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28

Mrs. Paul Webbing. $40 smith ST.,
Peoria, ILL.,, had kidney and bladder
trouble, with terrible backache and
pain across the hips. Just imagine her
condition. She further says: II was
also very nervous, had headaches and
dizzy spells, and was fast getting worse
when l took Foley Kidney Pills, and
now all my troubles are cured. Foley
Kidney Pills have done so much for me
shall always recommend them" Foley
Kidney Pills are rich in curative quail
ties and contain no habit forming
drugs. Try them. McCrum & Deary,
Ballou- Latimer Co.-Adv. T TIL S.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28

limits fixed BY the laws OF the state.
Let W take an example: Last year
a house and lot was valued at $500,
being 500 for the lot and $500 for
tho improvements thereon. Tho tax
levy was $3.50 on each 800 Of as
sessed valuation. Tho tax on this
property was accordingly 50. with the
same cash valuation this year. the lot
Is taxed on an assessed valuation of
$40, or 40 per cent Of the cash value.
The improvements come under the
exemption provided for in the afore-
mentioned section and are not taxed
at all. The total assessed value OF the
property for taxation this year is ac-
cordingly $40. If the rate this year be
SO on each 500 Of assessed valuation
the tax is $1.20, a difference of $3.50
as compared with last year. It takes
just 60 much money to meet our pub
lie expenditures and there will either
be deficiency or other property must
bear an increased burden of taxation
The owner of this property has the
benefits Of our state, county and local
government, including schools. why
should he not bear his proportion of
the expense?
Sec. 1644a provides that property
exempted under the preceding section
shall not be listed and assessed, with
the exception Of the property exempt
ed under subdivision ID hereinbefore
referred to. County boards Of equali-
zation can not equalize the assessment
Of improvements on land for the rea-
son that only part Of this class Of
property appears on the rolls. The
state board Of equalization can not
equalize this class Of property for the
reason that the county auditors alb
stracts do not show the total amounts
of such property in the different
counties of the state. To change the
assessment of this property would at
feet only such property as appears on
the rolls. We believe that the reve-
nue. laws should provide for listing all
property on the assessment roll. and
that all exemptions should be report
ed to the state board Of equalization
in an abstract separate from the alb
stract of the assessments which shows
the amount and value Of the taxable
property. The state should have a
record Of all property within it's bor-
ders.
Under the present law. property COM
ing within the provisions Of subdivision
D Of section 1914 is entitled to an ex-
emption of $4,000 in cash value. The
owner may be entitled to a further ex-
emption Of $1,000 in cash value under
subdivision Of said section. He
may be entitled to a further exemp-
ton of $1,000 in cash value under sub
division H Of said section. He may
also be entitled to a further exemption
of $4,000 in cash calue under subdi-
vision NJ of said section, making a
total exemption of $4,000 In cash value,
in addition to other exemptions which
might be had under the above men
toned section.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28
Wedding at the Nations Capital.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-St. Johns
Episcopal church was the scene of a
brilliant gathering today for the mar
rage of Miss Alice Gates Boutell.
daughter Of the American minister to
Switzerland and Mrs. Henry s. Bou-
tell. and John Wood Brooks Ladd. OF
Boston. The ceremony was performed
godfather. The brides sister In law.
Mrs. Roger Sherman Gates Boutell. was
the matron of honor. and Miss Con-
stance Anderson of Ottawa. the maid
Of honor. Six young women prominent
In Washington society acted as brides
maids. The best man was Hugh Gates
Boutell. brother Of the bride.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28
A Pure Cream of Tartar Ponder

Dr. VIM Sedgwick Saunders, Medical Officer Of
Health of the City of London, Eng, was good
enough to say that long and universal experience
has proved cream of tartar powder the most eff
cent, safe and economical, making food which could
not be deleterious to the most delicate stomach.
In England the sale of baking posVder
containing alum is absolutely prohibited.
WHEN BUYING BAKING POWDER READ THE LABEL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

you will acknowledge that it is the | one you've been Joking for. It is 1607 Euclid avenue, South Highlands; beau-
 tifully terraced lot and large oak trees
 in yard; spacious front porch with large field stone columns; six beautiful rooms; hardwood floors; furnace heat; half block 18th street car line; go look at it and call up Monday and get our best price and terms. Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Co.,, 211 North 10th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

ONLY half block from Highland avenue; this beautiful east of 20th street, 8 room home at 1116 Elm street is offered at S7S50. with terms to suit; the house has hardwood floors throughout, with large living room downstairs and four beauti- fully papered bedrooms and sleeping porch upstairs; everything connected with 1t is high class but the price. Jem- ison Real Estate and Insurance Co.,, 211 North 20th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28
ANNOUNCEMENT.

ANNOUNCEMENT Within the next 10 days we will offer for sale the most ideally located sub division of five and ten acre truck and chicken tracts ever put on the market in Alabama. Thirty of these blocks have running water and are improved with room bungalows new. See us at once for reservations. Terms or exchange.
 INGRAM REALTY CO, 1910 Empire Bldg. Phone 1197. WITH you. Mir. Seller or Mir Trader If you have tried other representatives and they have not produced results for you. MT. Buyer, if you wish terms, price, lo- cation, with values in your favor, ar range to get acquainted with Charles I. Smith, with you and for you. Bell 14s4. Peoples 326.
 NORWOCD bargain: room, practically new. 2 story. modern home on car line: corner lot; furnace. hardwood floors; 5000 on terms to suit. See this Mon- day.
 JAS. B. DRAKE.
 325 North 18th St. Bell Phone 2417. DON'T pay more than 150 for your straw hat We have the largest as- sortment in town. $150 no more. ID less. oo1o sd avenue. 4-2s-3t-tu-th-sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

WEST END-A lovely nine room, two story home. built of the very best ma- terial, all the modem conveniences, and one of the most substantial homes on Tuscaloosa avenue. If I can dispose of this at once will make very close price. A,,
 JOS. A. LOGAN,
 Bell 6955 Main. 451 Brown-Marx Bldg
 4-28-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28
FOR SAIE

TOR S1IE0>65frr1 1exchanrge for real es-
 state, s4000 to 5000 purchase money
 mortgage. Minge Mortgage and Real
 ty Co.,, 211S 1st avenue. 4-7-4t-su REBUILT typewriters: Oliver, Under- wood, Smith. Remington, Hammond, Royal, Densmore. s15. s25. $50; cash or payments. Free trial. Express pre- paid. Rebuilt Typewriter Co.,, 102 Ozark block, St. Louis. Mo- 4-7-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

OWNERS sacrifice, brand new room Norwood bungalow on a pretty elevated lot 190 feet deep; nicely terraced, fac ing one of the most attractive streets in Norwood. one-half block from car line; this home has hardwood floors, beam ceiling, large living room clear across front; French mantel in drawing room. large buffers pantry; nice lat ticed back porch; tile bath and four nice bedrooms upstairs beautifully pa pered; purchaser can select electric fix lures; price, S5250, $S50 cash, balance to suit. Jemison Real Estate and Insur- ance Co.,, 211 North 20th street,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

NORWOOD bungalow built for a home; 6 rooms, hardwood floors, tile bath, gas and electric fixtures; nicely papered throughout; enamel facings; screened Throughout with Burroughs screens; fur mace heat; concrete furnace room; con venient to two car lines; price, $3650, $250 cash, balance easy. Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Co.,, 211 North 20th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-28

NORWOOD-A modern two story resi- dence with cellar and furnace heated, situated in the best section of Norwood. You would have to see this house to appreciate 1t. The owner Is anxious to sell, and will make the price and terms to please you.
 JOS. A. LOGAN, Bell 6955 Main. 451 Brown-Marx Bldg.
 4-2S-2t