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The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union NeEs Service.
MORE FOREST RANGERS NEEDED
Civil Service Exam1nations viii Be
Held Oct. 10 to 20.

Civil Service Examinations Will 30
Held Oct. 10 to 20.
Denyer-The United States Civil
Service Commission announces an ex-
animation for assistant forest ranger
on October 10 and 90. The examina.
ton will be held in Colorado, at Aspen,
Collbran. Delta, Denver, Durango, Fort
Collins; Fraser. .Glenwood Springs.
Gunnison, Leadville, Mancos, Meeker,
Monte Vista. Pagosa Springs. Sag.
uache, Steamboat Springs, and West
cliffe; in Wyoming, at Alton, Cody,
Dubois. Encampment. Jackson. Lander,
Laramie, Pinedale, and Sheridan: and
in South Dakota, at Custer and Dead
wood.
Candidates must be able-Dodied men
between the ages Of 81 and 40,'capable
Of enduring all the hardships of out
door life.
Assistant forest rangers are ap-
pointed at yearly salary of s1,1OO,
and are eligible to promotion to
higher grades, including vacancies in
the position of deputy supervisor and
supervisor. When permanently as
signed to national forest, rangers
are provided with headquarters con-
sisting of cabins, barns, and sheds.
and with some agricultural land on
which to raise food for their families
and domestic animals.
The duties of forest rangers con-
sist in transacting the business of the
national forests under the direction Of
the supervisors. They protect and
control their districts, enforce the ma
tional forest laws and regulations,
build roads, trails, telephone lines, and
cabins, fight forest fires, estimate tim
ber and make small sales, handle the
grazing business and must be able to
deal tactfully with all classes of people
having business relations with the
forests. When necessary the ranger
must own and maintain his own sad.
die and pack animals.
Applicants can secure information
concerning the examination from the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion at Washington, D. G., from the
district forester at Denver, or from
any Of the supervisors with headquar-
ters at the points previously men
toned.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
EXPORTS CUT $77.ee2, 900.
Report for August Shows War Re.
duces Total Imports.

New York.-Financial attention was
drawn to the effect Of the European
war on the trade Of this country as
illustrated In the import and export
figures for August compiled by the
Department Of Commerce at Washing
ton. Merchandise imports for that
month were s29,4OO,000, against $137.-
$4,000 the same month last year, a
falling off of $10s,252OOO by compari-
son. Exports aggregated $110,33S,0O
against s1sS, 100000 in August. 1913, a
difference Of $77,662,O0O. For the
eight months of the calendar year inn
ports show an increase of $114 100000
and exports decrease Of almost $204,.
100000.
With these adverse conditions in
mind. 1t appeared to be the consensus
Of financial opinion that much head
way had been made in the process OF
re-establishing normal conditions be-
tween this country and Europe.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25

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The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
REVOLT ENDS RIVER BILL.
Sixteen Democratic Senator'S Vote
AGAINST Bio Appropriation.

Westinghouse against par
ty leadership Monday night. sixteen
Democratic senators accomplished the
overthrow Of the rivers and harbors
appropriation bill, and crowned with
victory filibuster against the meas
ure, directed by Senator Theodore E..
Burton Of Ohio.
The Senate, by vote Of 27 to %.
ended the determined struggle over
the $34,o00,O0O bill by adopting mo-
tion by Democrat, Senator Bank
head of Alabama, to recommit the bill
to the commerce committee with in
structions that it substitute a meas
ure appropriating lump sum of s2o..
100000, to be expended on existing
waterway projects in the discretion Of
the secretary of war and board Of
army engineers.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
DENVER LISTED AMONG CITIES
SHOWING BIG INCREASE DUR.
ING AUGUST.
BANKS NUMBER 1858
GAIN IN AUGUST WAS THE LARG,
EST SINCE THE SYSTEM
WAS STARTED.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. - Deposits to the
amount of $4S,000,000 were in the g.
C53 postal savings banks of the coun-
try August 81, last, according to a
preliminary examination of reports to
the post office department The in.
crease in August was the largest since
the system was started, amounting to
about $4,2Go,0O0.
New York City. with deposits total
ling $5.3GG,544 leads all other offices.
This office. with an increase of $780,
S42 in August. also made the largest
gain for the month. The average daily
receipts in New York were about
$4,000.
Other offices showing large in
creases in August were: Chicago,
$ls4.O0O; Boston, sl15,OOO; Detroit,
$4,000; Newark, $4,000; Los Angeles,
$4,000; Portland, Ore, $4,000;
Cleveland, $4,000; Butte, $4,000;
Kansas City, Mo-. $4,000; Milwaukee,
$4,000; st. Louis, $4,000; Pittsburg,
$4,000; Minneapolis, $2S,0O0; Buffalo
$4,000; Seattle, $4,000; Philadelphia,
$4,000; Cincinnati. $4,000; st. Paul,
$25,0O0; Toledo, $4,000; Columbus,
$4,000; Tacoma, $21,O00; Denver.
$4,000.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Germany's War Loan Plan a Success.

Berlin.-Subscriptio thus far re-
ceived to the German war loan have
assured the brilliant success Of the
war loan plan. One paper speaks Of
the public response as the victory Of
those at the Somme." The call was
for 4,2oO,O0O.OOO marks (sl,O50, ,0O0,-
000). With number Of reports not
yet received, the total subscriptions to
the imperial bonds already is $780,
100000 marks. The treasury certifi-
Gates which were offered to the
amount of 1,000,000.0OO marks have
been oversubscribed by 2C0.000,000
marks.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
state to Pay Huleer Appeal Bill.

Denver.-Judgc Perry in the West
Side Court ordered that transcript
of the record and a bill OF exception
in the case of Col. James c. Bulger.
sentenced to be hanged for the mur-
der of Lloyd +. Nicodemus. be pre-
pared for him at the expense of the
state, Bulger having sworn to an affi-
davit that he was without funds. Dis
trict Attorney Rush opposed the re-
quest of Bulger, stating that $4,000 had
been sent to his attorneys before and
during the trial by relatives of Bulger,
and enough of this sum ought to be
left to pay for carrying the case to
the Supreme Court.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Colorado Weather and Crop Report.

Denver-Weather conditions were
more favorable to growth and all
crops are in good condition. Mean tenn
peratures were somewhat above the
normal. The rainfall was light, except
during the latter part of the week, says
the United States government weather
and crop report. Crop growth was sat
isfactbry. In the southern counties
rain during the latter part of the week
fnterfered to some extent with har-
vesting, haying and stacking. In the
southwestern part of the state alfalfa
is ready for the third cutting in the
lower district, but is growing more
slowly at higher attitudes. Range
grass is curing nicely and live stock is
in excellent condition. The peach and
corn harvests are under way. There
was some damage by frost in the
northeastern part Of the state.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
AGREE TO TRUCE PLAN
STRIKERS ACCEPT WILSON'S
THREE-YEAR PROPOSITION,
Miners Convention at Trinidad Agrees
to Presidents Plan, 80 to 8,
After Two-Day Debate.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Trinidad, Colo.-Colorado union coal
miners. in convention voted to accept
the peace plan recommended by Presi-
dent Wilson. The vote, which came
after two days OF vigorous debate, was
Sc toS.
AftN the convention adjourned Off
GERS of the United Mine Workers sent
President Wilson a telegram notifying
him that the strikers. were ready to re-
turn to Work under the terms of the
three-year truce treaty drawn up by
Hywel Davies and William r. Farley,
federal mediators appointed by Secre-
tary Wilson of the Department OF
Labor.
The afternoon session of the conven-
ton was featured by speeches by John
r. Lawson, Colorado member of the
executive board of the United Mine
Workers, and E. l.. Doyle, district sec
retary. both of whom at first had op-
posed the Presidents proposal. Both
later urged that the plan be adopted.
Lawson called especial attention to
the provision requiring the enforce
pent of the mining statutes of Colo
rado. He declared that this would
secure for the miners of the state
rights which they never before had en-
ioyed.
Under the terms of the agreement
accepted by the miners, three-year
truce is to be declared in the labor
war in the state. During this time the
miners are to waive union recognition,
but are permitted to maintain their or
ganization. The workmen are per-
mitted to have grievance committees
with the right of appeal to commits
sion appointed by the President of the
United States in the event that the
grievance committees are not able to
settle disputes with their employers.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Colorado Women Subject of History.

Denver.1"Representative Women Of
Colorado" book Just out, tells of the
part the daughters of Colorado have
taken in forging its history. Photo
graphs and sketches give the stories
of 536 of the states women builders.
The work is dedicated to his wife, who
died while he was writing the book.
by the author, James Alexander
Semple. The subjects of the bfogra-
phies are the pioneer workers of Colo
RADIO as well as its political, philan-
thropical, social and educational
leaders of today.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
sixty-seven Operators Discus. Strike

Denver.-Sixty-seven Colorado coal
operators, who are opposing the strik-
ing miners, Saturday held an all-day
discussion of the proposal Of President
Wilson for cessation Of the coal
strike, which already has been accept
ed by the striking unionists. I'VE dis
cussed the pros and cons of the sub
ject, but did not reach a decision"
said David w. Brown, president of the
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company. He
was chosen spokesman for the oper-
ators.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Brakeman Ground to Bit. BY Train.

Denver.-Loren H. West. thirty, a
brakeman on the Burlington road, fell
to his death under the wheels of a
freight train at Keensburg, thirty
seven miles east of Denver. His
body was cut completely in two.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Two More Miners Arrested.

Trinidad-Two more arrests have
resulted from the service of grand
Jury bench warrants. Mike Boslejan
was arrested at Walsenburg and
brought to the county Jail here and
Henry plate, a striker of the Aguilar
camp, surrendered himself to the sher-
if. Both are charged with murder
end arson on several counts.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Reoulsltion 10 Denied.

Denver.-Governor Ammons denied
a requisition sought by authorities in
California for the return to that state
of Guerden II. Whitaker. against
whom charges OF false pretences have
been filed.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Names Water Commissioners.

Denver.-Two state water commits
sioners were appointed by Governor
Ammons. They are P. 8. Brown of
Walsenburg, who is to be commits
sioner for district No. 16, and H. A.
Petite of Holly, who is to be commits
sioner for district No. 67.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Farmer will Recover.

Boulder.-Bert Biddle. the NiWot
farmer, who received what were
thought to be fatal injuries in a fight
with federal soldier at the Monarch
mine. near Gorham, will recover, &C.
cording to the attending physicians.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Made Him Uneasy.

Bix--I noticed you were very quick
to give up your seat in the street car
to that lady.
Dix-Yes, since childhood days
have never felt easy when saw
woman with strap in her hand.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Airahip Fall Kills Count,

London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
man military aviator, died OF injuries
received in fall Of his aeroplane
while accommodating.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
supers.deas in 1912 Flood Cases.

Denver-The test case involving
claims for sl,OOO,O0O against the city
of Denver as the result OF damages
caused by the flootsin July of 1912 will
ne reviewed by the State Supreme
court upon its merits.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Governor. Appoints Mrs. J. s. Boyd.

Denver. = Governor Ammons ap-
pointed Mrs. Jennie 8. Boyd, OF Colo
RADIO Springs, member Of the Colorado
Board of Lunacy Commissioners for
the ensuing term Of six years. Mrs.
Boyd succeeds Rev. Mr.. ]. w. Fink
biner.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
office Looted By Thieves,

Boulder.-The series of burglaries
which have occurred in Boulder was
extended when thieves entered the Of
flee of DR.. Lucy Wood and secured
SIS in currency.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
LARGEST First Day Enrolment.

Boulder.-The University of Colora-
do opened classes for its thirty-eighth
academic year with the largest first
day enrolment in its history.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25

Compound has done
more for me than
anything else, and I
had the best physi-
clan here. l was SO
weak and nervous
that I could not do
my work and suf-
fered with pains low
down in m y right
side for a year or
more. l took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
U. s. Flag Shelters Kaiser's Envo,

Petrograd.-TheG German consul at
Tabriz. Persia, has taken refuge in the
American hospital, fearing that he will
be attacked by Russians.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
Question Of Identity.

She-Am l the first girl you ever
kissed?
He-Why-er-I don't know. Your
face seems familiar-Life.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25

When some men grasp opportunities
they choke them to death.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-09-25
FARMERS WIFE
TOO ILLT0 WORK
A Weak, Nervous Sufferer
Restored to Health by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Kasota, MINI. -"I am glad to say
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
HOLDING FOUR AS
 THIEF SUSPECTS
Two White Men and Two Negro WO.
 men Jailed by Police.

J. F. Jenkins and Roy Schram, white men about twenty-five years old, were arrested yesterday by Chief of Police J. Frank Stewart as supects. They are thought to have committed series of robberies in this city Sat urday and Sunday nights. The men are alleged to have followed here two negro women who are also under ar rest.
 A suit case they carried contains a dozen knives and forks, one bearing the name of the Arlington hotel. Chief Stewart thinks that both men have police records. A quantity of women's clothing was also found in their pos session.
 The men arrived from Hot Springs about week ago and until Saturday night have occupied room at the Pacific rooming house on East Third avenue. The burglaries which the men are supposed to have committed occurred Saturday and Sunday night. The men tell conflicting stories con- corning their whereabouts these two days.
 All four are being held on vagrancy charges pending investigation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
EL.KS AT WORK.
Making Arrangements to Send Big
 Delegation to Capital.

The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Elks lodge to make all arrangements for attending the state convention at Little Rock III June met yesterday afternoon at lhe club, and looked over a number ol samples of uniforms, It has not yet been decided what kind of uniforms will be worn to the capital city, but it is said that the suit will be made of purple and whte, the Elks colors.
 It was decided that the local delegation, which will be 200 strong will carry the Pine Bluff brass band and leave for the convention city In special train.
 Another meeting will be held neX. week, when all arrangements will be completed. The committee Is com posed of N J. Can't, chairman; C. M Nichol, Clay Stacker, J. B. HllZ- helm, J. S. Knox, D. M.Bufford and A. (. Phol.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
SOLMSON CLEARS
 SCHOOL BOARD
Assumes Responsibility for Late Liquor Ads on Athletic Field
 Fence.

Three whiskey ads which appeared on the fence around the new Athletic Field were yesterday. painted out, be- cause of complaint by members of the w. c. T. U, and others.
 Meyer Solmson stated that he was assured by the athletic committee Of the Young Mems Progressive Busi- ness league, to whom he was directed by the school board to pay $15O for the exclusive advertising provilege in Athletic field for one year, that ha would be paid $111.00, which repre- sents the amount due, him for the liquor ads on the fence inside the park and the expenses incurred in placing same on the fence, he yester day consented to their being painted out. This request was not granted by him, however, until the athletic committee had secured similar con- sent from the liquor dealers who had purchased the space. MT. Solmson stated that he had written contract with the school board and that he agreed to erase the ads if he was reimbursed their cost and his expense in painting and securing them. He said that he made this concession be- cause it was not his desire to embar- rass School board,' who were being criticized by members of the w. c. T.. U. and others for permitting the ads to go on the fence. The school board had nothing to do with the matter, and MT. Solmson says he is willing to assume all the blame, if there is
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
ORPHEO T0D Perils of Pauline

Stanford Marvin. a rich retired manufacturer, has a son, Harry, and also an adopted daughter, Pauline. Harry is il love with Pauline and Pauline likes Harry very very much. Old MT. Marvin, who feels his health failing, asks Pauline to marry Harry at once so that he may see them happy and see her provided for ill case anything should happen to him. Pauline although admitting that She loves Harry, says that she will not marry him for a year or two at least until she has satisfied her ambition to become a great writer She proves that she has some talent by showing Harry and his father a story Written by herself which has appeared in on of the magazines.
 MT. Marvin recognizes her talent and agrees to send her on years trip around the world, in order that she may see life and be able to write better. Mr. Marvin has had a hobby for collecting antiques, and among his other treasurers is a mummy. Just after his decision to give Pauline her trip, he is sitting in the library when he is attacked by one of his fainting spells. While in a semi unconscious state, the mummy steps down from her case and addresses him. This causes an attack of heart failure, resulting in his death. His will, when read, leaves one-half of his fortune to his son and the other half to his adopted daughter Pauline with a provision that in case of her death before she marries Harry her shere will go to his secretary, Owen
 Owen is a william at heart and rlots to secure Pauline's fortune for him. self. How these plots are laid, how they are carried out and Harrys share in protecting Pauline is shown on the scheen i;l the different cpl scdes of the story.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30

Till.
 In attempting to cross what seemed to be a harmless mud puddle, the wheels of the double seated rig sunk to the hubs, the steps of the buggy were torn off, and hole torn in the bottom of the buggy. The horse fell in the mud and it required consider able effort to eXtricate horse, vehicle and family from their muddy and un- comfortable surroundings.
 A good many citizens of Sherrill having heard Judge Philpot's favora- ble talk on improving the roads in this neighborhood at the Chamber of Commerce smoker some two weeks ago had hoped that, at least such mud holes as that one described would have been filled up before now, also some pretty bad holes within mile of Pine Bluff on the Sherrill and Alt heimer roads.
 MT. Payne and family are receiving congratulations on their escape from injury.-Sherrrill Citizen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 MEN IN PARADE


 Little Rock, April 29.-A great mems parade tonight was the fea- ture of the second days session Of the Arkansas Sunday school association convention. It is estimated there were more than 1000 men in the parade.
 A business mea's banquet was held at noon yesterday, while the ele- mentary workers were served with a banuet in the parlors of the First Christian church, where the sessions are held.
 One of the principle speakers yes- terday was Dr. Wilbur F. Craft of Washington, D. G., who discussed 'The Sunday School and National Life," from a prohibition standpoint.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
Church Fair in December.

At meeting held by the women Of Trinity parish Tuesday afternoon it was decided that all the parochial societies unite in working for a church fair which is to be held at some accessible place down town for three consecutive days during the first week in December. The aid of every woman in the parish will be asked and it is expected that the fair will rank with the best this city has known.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30

placed in the hands of .he President of the United States, the King of England, the President of France, the Emperor of Germany, the Czar, the Mikado and the Premier of British Columbia The start of the race will be in May. 1915. from the aviation field of the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Patrols of scout cruisers will be established to mark the trail oyer the oceans and lend assistance if needed. Each ma chine will carry at least two men and will check in at each control
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30

position bureau of aeronautics, will start soon upon trip around the world, traversing the entire route, to establish control points and confer with commissioners that will be ap- pointed by the various nations. The functions of this commission will be clearly separate from the aeronauti- cal supervision of the race, which will be under the jurisdiction of the Federation Aeronautical interna- tional According to the present plan the commission will be composed of five men, whose selection will be
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
EuuinoctiaIs.

The equinoctial or line storm is pop ularly supposed to happen when the sun crosses the line in March and Sep tember, and is particularly expected about September 21. A careful tabu- !ation of the weather conditions of half a century makes it clear that the weather more frequently is clear at that exact period. The idea was prob ably given birth to by some great storm which happened to fall at the time of year when day and night are of about equal length.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
THREE
NEinn l,unrdS Irnn.

TToughtoH, Miea., April 28.--Thn murder charge against Harry L. Nel- lis, William Grimes and p. K. Kelly, of Chicago. former guards at the mines during The. copper mine strike was dismissed by Jndgc Little today. Tho mon were arrested April i i'll win +he murder Of Harry and Arthur Jane and Thomas Daily, non-uaion mine workers, at Paines- dale December i. last. union mon had charged that the men were shot by imported guards in order TO in- t~nsify feeling against the strikers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-04-30
Summer Normals for Negroes

Little Rock, April 2S.-Leo M Fav- rot, supervisor of negro rural schools, announces that during the month of June negro industrial summer schools will be held in the cities of Little Rock, Fort Smith, Brinkley, Dermott, Fordyce, and Hope. Last year there were 95o negro teachers enrolled in these schools, and this is expected to be excelled this season. A great deal of good is being accomplished by them.