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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26
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The Putnams announce for publi-
cation at the end of November I'm
the Supreme Court of Civilization. the
Dual Alliance VS.. The Triple Entente"
by James M. Beck, formerly assistant
attorney general of the United States.
This book is an amplification and re-
statement of an article which Mr..
Beck contributed to the New York
Times, the Philadelphia Public Led
ger and the Boston Herald, in which,
as lawyer, he analyzed the British
and German White Papers, the Rus
sian Orange Paper and the Belgian
Gray Paper and reached certain con-
clusions upon this documentary evil
dence as to the moral responsibility
for the great European conflict. The
article attracted very general atten-
ton in England, Canada and the
ed into French for republication in
that country. 1t was regarded by men
of all classes as one of the most nota-
BILE contributions to the literature OF
the war and there was an immediate
and widespread demand for it's publi-
cation in permanent form.
DIR. Edmund Won Mach, of Harvard,
and many others contraverted its con-
clusions by contributed articles, and in
amplifying his article, Mr.. Beck has
made very substantial additions to his
previous argument, in which he ans
wers the comments of his critics and
gives additional reasons for the con-
clusions at which he arrived as a re-
suit of a painstaking and juridical
analysis of the vital State documents
and diplomatic conversation which
preceded the war.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26

A volume that has been prepared by
Douglas Sladen, author of "'tGgypt and
the English" has just been issued un-
der the title of THE Real Truth About
Germany: Facts About the War"
Mr.. Sladen has taken as his text
pamphlet which, while not formally
published, has been widely circulated in
the United States, entitled The Truth
About Germany" This pamphlet was
vision of committee of representa-
tive Germans, and may fairly be de-
scribed as the official justification of
the war. Care has been taken to pre-
vent copies from finding their way in
to England. which has caused Mr.. Sla-
den to describe the pamphlet as 1.-The
Secret White Paper" He has taken
up one by one. the statement of the
German writers. and has shown how
ments have and how miHleading are
others which contain some element of
truth. In answering the German state
ments, Mr.. Sladen has naturally taken
the opportunity to state clearly the
case of England. England claims that
1t was impossible to avoid going into
this struggle If 1t was to keep faith
with and fulfill its obligations to Bel
gium and Luxembourg. Apart from
land that 1t is fighting not only in full
fillment of obligations and to prevent
France from being crushed second
time, but for preservation. The
German threat has been made openly:
first Paris, then London"
The publishers have thought 1t de-
sirable, in order to make the fullest
possible presentation of the case for
Great Britain. to include in this volume
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26

The Democratic and Washington
ian chiefs have about given up any
hopes of being able to accomplish any
thing in the coming session of the
Legislature and will plan their cam
paigns in such way as to make all
the trouble possible for the Republi-
can majority. The Republicans, how
ever, will be ready for them and will
put through bills in accordance. with
their program. AS the defeated par
ties will not be able to kick about
bills, they will select some details and
make wild cries about betrayal of the
people, etc, in order to have some
campaign thunder next time.
Henry M. Dubbs, a Philadelphia
Bull Mooser of the militant type, has
contributed to the joy of the end of
the year by announcing that he is for
William Finn for President in 1916 il
Colonel Roosevelt decides he does not
want another cup of coffee. Such a
movement is hoped by the Washing
tonians to induce Finn to put up the
maintenance charges, as it is feared
that PinchSt will not have much time
for the chair-warme ers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26

The Philadelphia Ledger in an
after-a- holiday article on politics to-
day, has this to say about the coming
warfare in the State Democracy: THE
Palmer Mccormick Morris leadership
in the Democratic State organization,
although defeated in the last election,
already is beginning to lay the lines
and dig the trenches for another State
wide battle with the Democratic old
Guard In a word, the 'Reorganiza-
ton leaders, now in control of the
State committee, are preparing for the
fight that the old Guard will make in
1916 with the object of winning con-
troll of the party machinery"
Republicans in Allegheny county
have arranged to put through policy
of tax rate reduction.
M. j. Murray is the new Lycom-
ing county sealer of weights and
measures.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26
PUT WIRES UNDERGROUND

7 HARRISBURG has made an ex-
- cellent start toward placing its
4 electrical wires under ground.
The business section of the city
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26
FRIDAY EVENING. NOV. 27
WORTHY OF ATTENTION

~ USINESS men attending the for
* eign trade conference at Fahne-
- stock Hall the other day were
4 Tor lie
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26

The Importance of the Industrial
Welfare and Efficiency Conference
held in this city last week is strikingly
emphasized by the big trade publ
cations which all carry references TO
IT, one newspaper of international
fame devoting a page to discussing the
objects and addresses of the confer
ence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-26

Governor Tener has set an example
for staying in the State Capital for
holidays and has spent practically
every important feast day in the Ex-
ecutive Mansion. The Governor ate
turkey here yesterday and will prob
ably spend his last Christmas as Gov
ernor in Harrisburg. He has kept
every other Christmas, here during his
term and has always been here on New
Years Day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12
SEPTEMBER - IN HISTORY.

1S29-Surrender of the Spanish army
at Tampico, under General Bar
radas, to the Mexicans under
Santa Anna.
1847-First days battle at Chepaulte-
pee.
Commodore Perry sailed from
Hong Kong for the United
States.
1874-Seventy-four cotton mills in
England were closed by strike
of 10000 employees.
1S94-The funeral of the exiled
Comte de Paris at Stowe, Eng
land, was attended by thousands
of middle class people.
observation-disclosures war; Japan
q made formal protest against
presence Of Russian auxiliary
cruiser Lena in harbor of San
Francisco; ships boilers in bad
shape.
1910-Ten chief officials of the Ar
mour, Swift and Morris Pack
ing companies were indicted by
a federal grand jury at Chi
cago.
1911-An eruption of Mount Etna,
Sicily, caused thousands in
the neighboring villages to
abandon their homes and. flee
in panic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12
HON. N. B. KERSH
ENDS LONG CAREER
Prominent Lincoln County Resident
Was Progressive in Legislature
aid Farming.

Star City, Sept. 1.-Hoh. n. b.
Kersh, a popular and we'll known
citizen Of this county was buried IN
Mt. Zion church cemetery yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Kersh died of in
testinal obstruction. He leaves wife
and seven living children.
He was a member of the general
assembly of the state in the lower
house during the sessions OF 19O9-ll,
and was author of the act abollshlnS
the Warner district, this county. lie
also had an act passed making the
whole Of Lincoln county road dis
trict and fixed poll tax OF four
dollars for the working of the roads
instead of by free labor and property
tax. This law was later declared I'M
constitutional.
He was a man of much ability, a
progressive farmer, good neighbor
and had the confidence of Our entire
citizenship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic pow
der. 1t relieves painful, smartins,
tender, nervous feet, and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain relief for sweating,
callous, swollen, tired, aching feet.
Always use it to Break in New Shoes.
Try it today. Sold everywhere, %
cts. Don't accept any substitute. For
FREE trial package address Allen s.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

has also been suggested. For this the
CITY would be divided into districts,
and "buy-a- bale" day designated.
The ladies would be asked to help
and every individual in the city would
receive personal appeal. The pro-
gress of the days campaign to be
made known a.. intervals by the medi-
um of a huge dial at the intersection
of Main street and Second avenue. 1t
is thought 5000 bales could be placed
in one day by such campaign.
There'T be other suggestions. Some
better than Others. The details are
not important. The thing is to get
action.
And we are going to get it.
Don't forget the time: Tuesday,
September Is, 4 O'Clock p. m. at the
Chamber of Commerce Make no other
This proposition is OF
more vital interest to each and every
one of us than anything that has hap
pened in years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Monday, September IA, will mark
the Tooth anniversary OF the ''Star
Spangled Banner" the national hymn
by Francis Scott Key. Miss Mary
Fortner, federal agent in charge OF
canning club work in this county
has suggested that the orchest:ds at
the moving picture shows here render
the national anthem at intervals on
that day. The suggestion is good
one. and would doubtless be accepted.
Pine Bluff would be glad to have a
more fitting celebration of the event,
but it is busily engaged in displaying
it's patriotism in more practical
manner pushing the buy-a-bale
movement, the success of which spells
prosperity for the South.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The Little Rock plan for helping
the cotton grower who must sell is
this:s Urge people of other commune
ties to take distress cotton at 10
cents a pound and retire it for year.
The Little Rockers agree to do this:
Buy cotton for not less than cents,
hold it until the market goes up above
10 cents and sell; profits to be divid-
ed among those in the pool. This isn't
exactly the scheme, gentlemen. This
doesn't seem to be "totin' fair" with
the poor farmer, nor is it in line
with the purpose of the "buy-a-bale"
plan, which is intended to fix mini
mum price of 10 cents for cotton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12
THE CHANCE OF FOOD SCARCITY.

A wholesaler of grain was asked
few days ago, what was the effect Oh
war on his business. He said 1t was
much like the case of a man who mad
had a large and plentiful succession
of highballs. Everyone in the trade
was flushed and excited. Consumer
is bidding against consumer, forcing
the prices up against each other.
He predicted, if the war continued,
that very high prices on food stuffs
would be seen before spring. But he
would not advise the average con-
sumer to buy ahead of his needs at
present prices.
1t is certainly a tremendous mis-
fortune that. the war comes just as
the autumn season is starting. We're
it spring, a campaign could at once
be organized to persuade farmers to
plough up and seed down every avail
able acre. Every man. with back
yard could be urged to grow some
kind OF food supply.
There is a plenty of food for our
people, and something to spare. Many
feel that the doors should be closed
against exports while prices are high.
Also that liberal expectations will
tend to prolong the war. Still, If eX-
rorts are shut down, the women and
children and other non-combatants OF
Europe would be the ones who
would feel the pinch first. The
soldiers will be fed at any cost.
While there will be no famine here,
the necessities of life may cost very
high before spring. Poor people Will
suffer. The public will do weA to
make as much use as possible of the
less expensive foods like potatoes
and other vegetables, fish, canned
goods, etc. Our grandparents knew
what appetizing dishes could be made
out of simple salt fish, which many
many people despise nowadays.
1t is none too soon to begin cam
paign for the enlargement OF our
food supply next summer. Farmers
should stuff every acre full OF early
spring delivery. Everything eatable
will be salable next year, and at gooo
and probably high prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The Graphic has been talking the
"buy-a-bale plan for six days and
there seems to be a better business
atmosphere. Peoples, thoughts are
being taken from the European war
and directed in channels that le26 TO
confidence and cheerfulness instead
of remaining in the grooves of ap-
prehenSion and despair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The Chamber of Commerce bulletin
announces that an invitation has been
extended to the kaiser 10 make his
home here when the war in Europe is
over, Was this wise? Suppose he
should accept? The kaiser is some
thing of a trade builder who pesitves
in publicity. He might go INTO husl-
ness here, and play the mischief with
the patronage of some OF our OIL
dont-have to-advertise Everybody
knows-me" merchants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Since it was announced that the
Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce is
negotiating for the establishment
here of a cotton mill, Little Rockers
are trying to get such mill. Why
can't those Little Rockers originate
their own schemes, without al
borrowing from Pine Bluff?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12
Postpones Court Opening.

Star City, Sept. 11.-Monday, sep
TENDER IA being the day of the gen.
eral election, Judge A. B Grace mas
ordered that the Lincoln county CIR
cult court convene on Tuesday the
18th.
This will give many Of our cid
zens, who have business with the
courts, an opportunity of voting,
which if court met Monday would
have been denied them as they could
not have gone to their polling place
and attended court the same day.
1t is predicted that the term VIII
be short as the docket is very light
and shows no cases that will take ,I
much time or attract more than local
attention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The extension to Pine Bluff of the
Ashley, Drew and Northern will give
the folk along that line water COM
munication with the world through
Pine Bluff. Incidentally, it will in
crease Pine Bluffs Importance as
commercial center.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

One thou land men each buying
bale of cotton can do little to relieve
the situation, but 100000 Souta-rn-
ers working together can turn the toe
of industrial havoc into progressive
prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12
DNE BLUFF
QRoaREss
PROSPERITY
,BuyING DISTRESS COTTON.

The commercial organizations OF
Pine Bluff have hearkened to the call
Of the country as sounded locally
through The Graphic and announce
ment has been made by the Chamber
Of Commerce of a meeting Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock of all citizens
interested to organize "buyra-bale
of cotton club" The Young Mems
Progressive league has also taken up
the movement with the characteristic
earnestness and energy OF that as
sociaticn. The Pine Bluff Clearing
House association and the Pine Bluff
Cotton Exchange are also interested
in prosecuting the movement to
successful consummation locally.
This insures that Pine Bluff will
assist the farmers of this section, and
in doing so take action to make FOR
better business conditions here.
At the meeting Tuesday organiza-
ton will be perfected and details for
the work mapped out. There must
be organized effort, and every person
Notwithstanding everybody here
abouts-must do his duty.
Nearly everybody is familiar with
the purpose Of the movement. The
details of prosecuting the plan will
he decided at the meeting. In order
to get something before the house. as
the saying is, it has been suggested
that
Control of the "buy-a-bale" organl-
cation be placed with an executive
committee to consist of two members OF
the Chamber OF Commerce, two from
the Clearing House association, two
from the Y M. P. B. L., and two from
the Cotton exchange; this committee
to look after all matters pertaining to
the purchase and storage OF cotton
that the duties be divided in this wise
the bankers TO have charge OF the
funds; the cotton men the buying and
storage Of cotton; the members OF the
commercial organizations the solicit
tation of orders under the "buy-a
bale" plan. In accepting orders, the
solicitors to collect $50 a bale. the
money to be turned over to the
bankers who would disburse for cot
ton at the order of the cotton mems
committee, sending the purchaser
warehouse receipt or having the cot
ton delivered, if preferred.
The appointment of subcommittee
to thoroughly canvass the city ant
county, in person and by telephone
and to see that jobbers, wholesaler
and others with friends in other sec
tons circularize them in behalf OF tn
South.
Cotton to be purchased only fror
formers unable to hold. a limit to b
placed on the number OF bales take
from each grower; farmers with te
or more bales to purchase at leas
one bale at 10 cents-not hold bal
of his own cotton. Each purchase
10 agree to hold the cotton yea
and each grower selling under tn
plan to agree to curtail his acreas
next year and grow other crops.
This is just something to wol
upon. The exact details will be decl'
ed upon at the meeting, but the SUI
gestion will serve to give all interes
ed something to think about that tn
may be in position to offer bett
ideas at the conference, and that tin
may be saved. For time is preston
Whatever is to be done must be dol
quickly.
A whirlwind campaign of the CT
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

An Iowa man who recently remoN-
ed to the Pine Bluff country afte-
seven years hard luck in Oklahon a,
declares he has produced more here
since last November thar. he did 3ir-
ing eight years on an Oklahoma farm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

One Georgia county in which is pro-
duced 1000 bales of cotton has agreed
to hold the entire crop and reduce the
1915 acreage so per cent as a result
of the "buy-a- bale" movement. rms
indicates the farmers are willing to
help themselves. Also. that the BUY
Ha-bale" plan will achieve the results
intended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Commissioner Taylor of the Pine
Bluff Traffic bureau shows in dollars
and cents what the Arkansas river is
worth to Pine Bluff. To ignore this
advantage is equivalent to allowing
$4,000 to remain idle when it can be
invested in cotton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

With Pine Bluff, Memphis, st. Louis
offering to take off the market dis
tress cotton at 10 cents pound, Lit
tie Rock starts an organization to Pay
cents. Pears like the Little Rock
patriots do not want to buy very
much distress cotton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

If the war were to stop now, mill
tarism in Europe would be worse
than ever, but probably they would
allow the men three months OF tna
year in which to support their 1aml
lies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

If it is true t,at the kaiser has
purchased lands in Western states in
anticipation of that time when DR..
Prudence may prescribe a change Of
climate from that of the Prussian en-
pire. he's not as wise as we thought,
For he could have purchased lands
in Arkansas, even in jefferson coun-
tv
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

1t is predicted that next summer
the men will be wearing low necked
shirts. but it is not likely that the
girls will be standing on the street
corner waiting for chance OF see
them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Montana miners have been threat
ening to burn the city of Butte, ba'
they kindly offer the inhabitants 4
few days OF grace before putting them
to death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

If Dickens and Scott had wanted
the present generation of young foiks
to read their books, they should nave
mt in something about automobiles
and aeroplanes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

In many cities patriotic persons
who have bought bale of cotton
at 10 cents are displaying the bale in
their business house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The sufferings of some OF the
tourists in Europe, with all their bag
gage lost but six or eight trunks,
excite universal compassion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Some people think that c''ldrei'
should learn TO write legibly, but II
they spent time doing that, the!
could not learn to draw and palI
water cOlOrs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The farm is the power house of al
progress and the birthplace OF al
that is noble.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

More hogs. oats. corn and other
forage crops and less cotton means
more money in the farmers pocket al
the end of the year
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

When European king has COM
PEELED only hundred thousand OF
his subjects to become widows the
day before, he feels quite CHI; per.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The Mexicans claim to be civilized,
although they are 300 years behind
Europe in ability to kill each other
off.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Four 100-pound hogs to the acre at
10 cents pound beats half-a-bale 10
the acre cotton, even at IL cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The need of the rural communities
today is intelligent and consecrated
leadership.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

The farm is the nursery of clviliza-
ton and the parsonage of all rellgl-
Gus denominations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

Don't worry about what the other
will not do. Be patriot and buy at
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-12

least one bale, more if you are anle.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-08
SOLDIER
PASSES AWAY
General Daniel E. Sick|eS Dies
at New York.

New York, May 4.-General Daniel
E. Sickles died at his home here.
His wife was at his bedside at the
end.
Mrs. Sickles, who had been es'
tranged from her husband for more
than a quarter of century, went to
the generals house when she was
informed he was dying and took
charge of the arrangements for his
care. She remained near his side
and watched by him until his death
General Daniel Edgar Sickles was
the last of the great commanders who
fought the battle of Gettysburg. For
a decade he was a fighter by profess
sion-all his life he was fighter by
nature.
The gruff old warrior, with one leg
shot away in battle, his massive head
resembling Bismarck's, was pictur-
esque figure as he hobbled along on
clutches during the last half century
of his turbulent life.