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WHERE LAND GRANTS WENT.

A late report of the United States bureau of corporations says:
 "A study of the present ownership of oyer 100000 acres of railroad, wagon road and canal land grants shows that, of these particular lands, grnted long ago to single corpora tions, apparently with the idea that they would be quickly sold to settlers. only 15 per cent are now distributed d in small holdings. Eighty-five per cent are owned by the grantees or their successors, or by large timber holders. Of S2,OO0,OOO acres granted to three Western railroads in the eos, tho roads still retained two-fifths in 1910"
 The, facts are, these railroads could have sold their holdings to settlers long ago but they have held the land for 3 ''rise." 1t is perfectly legal, but I: wasn't the intention of the govern ment grantors.
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ALLIES SUPPLY SHIP
 DISABLED BY CREW

San Francisco, Dec. S.-That the gi- ant steamship Minnesota, the larg- est freight carrier in the world. was disabled at sea by members of her crew, placed aboard expressly for that purpose, was the report received here today.
 Two tugs are going to the aid of the Minnesota. The freighter, heading for San Francisco, is 700 miles south of this port.
 When the vessel arrives here, Sum- day or Monday, the federal authori- ties will begin rigid investigation into the cause of the trouble.
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RUSSIAN TROOPS ENTER BULGARIA.
 CHANGING PLANS
(Continued from Page 1.)

and spirited activity of the Belgian artillery is the feature in the other wise featureless campaign on the western front.
 According to the Belgian official communication issued tonight in Par is. their artillery not only interfered with the completion of German works of defense near Nieuport, but silenc- ed some Of their batteries.
 The French official report tonight tells of the demolition by lombard ment Of German shelters, construc- ton and provision depots, north of Laucourt. and brief artillery en- gagement in the Vosges.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

gan. as well as the house military af- fairs committee, of which Congress- man Hay is chairman, has been work ing day and night with Secretary of War Garrison and the general staff of the army, shaping the program in- to the form of bills. These bills will cover every feature of the plan de- tailed by President Wilson in his speech last month before the Manhat- tan club of New York. Although some Republican senators will fight the bill because they consider it in- adequate and some Democrats oppose
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

Washington, Dec. 3.-Such ! n ann4lti- plicity of questions of highest im- portance arc to come before the six ty-fourth congress that, even if the senate should decide to gag itself against unlimited debate, it is unlike ly that the coming session will end before midsummer.
 Perhaps. the biggest question com ing before the senate will be the na- tional defense program. The military affairs committee of the senate, head ed by Senator Chamberlain of Ore
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OUR UNDERGROUND WEALTH.

The gas excitement in Sebastian andN nd jacvnt counties, and the high price of zinc ore from the mines of North Arkansas are attracting the at tention of many capitalists from Li tle Rcck and other parts of the state. Thesn two industries are pro viding financial increment that will mean much in connection with the New Agriculture and .hs greatly in creased amount of business in the woodworking industries.
 There is much local intersst in tho outcoma of the Kibler find, as it is believed that oil and gas will be dis covered in 8 district much larger than the restricted area which has been supplying the local needs oi Fort Smith and Van Buren. Many leases are being tsken. and-a,he opin- ion prevails that should the field prove to bs all that is now indicated, a pipe line will be built down the Ar kanias, serving Little Rock and inter ms6lats towns. and probablyi being carried to ,Msmphis. This would be a most desifahls adjunct to the pros ent supply from the cadds fields.
 The zinc fislds are also engaging thsg sttention Of many of cur citizens. a Geane of : whom have holdings that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

Genes a physician who charged $,,250 for stopping nose from bleeding. The fec is eminently just under some circumstances. Suppose you wsre going to directors meet ing of the steel trust or the Standard oil and your vote was needed to pass a huge mslon to yourself, and just as you were on the way to the meeting, your nose began to bleed. wouldn't it ba worth a great deal more than St,250 to you to have it stopped quickly?
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FINE pOsTOFFICE SITE.

When Secretary McAdoo. was in Ssattle recently he looked up the es-tss-
 governme site fer a new post :0}fice. 4Ths site had cost $170,00O, but when the secretary got there eight feet of salt water ,sloshed over it. "The tide was on," it was eX- p,ained to the secretary.
 The government is going to sell the site "for what it will bring" This is rank waste of opportunity Thf site should be used for a government fish hatchery.
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have been valued at hundreds Of thousands of dollars. Many are al- ready reporting splendid returns ill dividends. One of the latest Little Rock citizens to become interested in the zinc-nining game is John F.. Fuller, state mineralogist, who has organized $1O0,00O stock company for the purpose of developing min ing properties in Boone, Newton and Marion counties. He has removed his family to Olvcy, from Jonesdale, Pa.
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a Telephones. Business and Circulation Depts.----14 News and Editorial Rooms--..------S6

The Graphic gladly publishes free of charge notices for churches. soci- eties, fraternal organizations and clubs when the events are not intend Cd as. money makers. If there is at- tempt at profit-taking, notices of the events are advertisements. and will be charged for accordingly.
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Dickens prew From Life.

Smike, Charles Dickens character in Nicholas Nickleby, seems to have been drawn from the life. Said the author in a letter apropos of that novel; The rascality of those York shire schoolmasters cannot be easily exaggerated. have kept down strong truth and thrown as much comicality over it as l could rather than disgust the weary reader with it's fouler a. poets"
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WILSON'S NAME PUT IN NEBRASKA PRIMARY Billy Bryan's Brother Refuses to Sign Petition to Place Presidents
 Name on Ticket.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 3.-The name of President Woodrow Wilson was filed here this afternoon as the Democrat ic candidate for the presidential nom- ination, his name to go on the pri- mary ballot in 1916. . The petition was headed by the name of Governor Moorehead of Ne braska and G. L. Hall, Democratic national committeeman from his state. Charles w. Bryan, bsother of the former secretary of state, refused to sign the list. saving it might embar- srass tine president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

When a resident of Jefferson, who spends considerable time in Little Rock, does something creditable it is, according 10 the Little Rock papers, "Mr. -- of Little Rock" But when he happens to be accused of smashing police regulation, it s "Mr, - of Pine Bluff" according to the same publications.
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it because they believe, like Bryan, that is proposed superfluous strength. the chances are that the majority of the senate will view the presidents plan as a satisfactory medium be- tween the extreme of preparedness and unpreparedness. Most of the senators who have so far reached Washington from their respective states have stated that they feel sure the sentiment of the people favors preparedness, but not more than the amount of preparedness proposed by the president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

Rsports from Wall street say she.e Is bsing experienced considerable dlsillusionment regarding "war bridss." Those are not the only kind of brides that offer disillusionment.
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fer appropriating Pine Bluff's slogan
 "Yaus Need ......1s. .....1. .s:..-- x: ...-: :
 "Plne Bluff
 Needs You Is that Pine Bluff "is not now using the slogan" according so Little Rock paper.
 This is hgrily accurate, but poor excuse is batter than none. However, there's no great objection here to Little Rock making use of ahe slogan, originally conceived for this city. Pine Bluff has become so accustomed to providing Little Rock with good things that . slogan more CT less will nc,s be missed.
 Pine Bluff f.els that Little Rock is its friend, and what is slogan be- tween friends?
 But our feelings are wounded when cur frisnd reaches out and appropri- ates to itself our big farms and other enterprises, and palms them off on the public of other sections as being among the advantages exclusively Little Rocks.
 However, as we remarked before, as between friends, what is "a. slogan or a few farms or other enterprises Pine Bluff is amply provided. and if a friend needs one or more now and then, why, we're willing to pro- vids the need, but
 We wonder what Little Rock would say if Pine Bluff were caughs making capital for Pine Bluff out of some of the capitals assets.
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Where Plant. Grow on Wires.

In Porto Rico, where the atmosphere is moist and balmy, air plants often lodge in the most unusual places and produce the most unusual effects while growing. Frequently they establish themselves on -teler hone and telegraph wires The insulation rots in places aud the plants take root. grow and thrive.
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UNITE ON WOODROW.

, ,Thers is one thing upon which the p, ess Of, Arkansas is united, and that is for the re-nomination of woodrow Wilson for the presidency. There are a few Republican, and fewer Soci- alist weekliss, that are opposed. but one by one the Democratic papers are hoisting at thsir mast-heads the ticket,
 FOR PRESIDENT,
 
 Woodrow Wilson.
 THE PLATFORM, 
 America First.
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Now that the Panama canal Is to have a l6-inch gun, weighing 600 tons and able to shoot 21 miles. some peo- pie will think we arc prepared for war.
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Uncle sam is going to build two |dreadnaughts at cost of $1S.00O.-
 900 each. Here, boy! Page MT. Bryan.
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We absolutely refuse to recognize Carranxa until he cuts off his whiskers so that we can. s+
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

Some Mems Greatness. ' The superiority of some men is merely local; they are great because their associates are little.,
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STRONC AND WELL AS EVER

Fred Smith, Green Bay, Wis, says: "Folsy Kidney Pills completely re- lieved me of all soreness and pain in the back and l am now strong. and we'll as ever." Geld weaahcr makes aching joints, sore muscles. and ire gular bladder action more unbear- able. Foley Kidney Pills shelp the kidneys eliminate pain-causing pois- ons. Mann Pharmacy.
 Peculiar Phrase.
 In tailors' slang. to kick" an em- ployer is to ask him for work,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-04

Another ouuht.to-Be.
 There is shut-in society, but there is no shut-up society.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
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Subscription Price. Delivered by Carrier.)

TO PRlNTERSs ta
 We have four double news stands with racks for ten full-sixe ca ses, ], together with cases, for sale cheap, for cash or on time, as we have in- stalled stsel racks. DAILY GRAPHIC, Pine Bluff. Ark.
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LITTLE ROCKS EXCUSE.

The excuse that Little Rcck gives fer appropriating Pine Bluff's
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-29
IGNORANT FOREIGNERS ARE
BEING MADE THE GOATS"

Hutchinson, KAN, June Z9.-Em-
ployment agencies are collecting fees
from ignorant foreigners and sending
them into state, guaranteeing har-
vesting jobs, although they make no
effort to place the men.
Fifty-eight laborers from Chicago
stranded here today say they paid 81
each and were guaranteed $3.50 per
day jobs by Chicago employment
agency. County is already overrun
with would-be harvesters. Many sent
In by such agencies.
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NEW REVOLT EXPECTED IN
MEXICO MOMENTARILY
J Washington, June 20. - A new,
formidable revolt in Northern Mexico
seemed certain today. The situation
in the capital was increasingly
serious.
Confidential adViceS from border
points were that professional gun
men," chiefly of half-breed type,
former federal soldiers and officers
under Diaz and Huerta, have been
crossing into Mexico in large num-
bers, all armed and declared to be
proceeding to an agreed rendezvous.
Arrest of Huerta and Orozco, it was
declared, will not interfere with this
program and attack on Villista
strongholds of Juarez and Chihuahua
was looked for at any time.
Villa was reported hurrying north
from Aguas Calienties to mass anoth-
er army near Chihuahua ready for
emergencies.
Hand-to-hand fighting between
Carranzistas and Zapatistas in capt.
tails suburbs and bread riots in town
itSef reported in Mexico City. State
department had no word for II days
from Brazilian minister there and
Consuls SiIliman and Canada at Vera
Cruz we're making frantic efforts to
get into touch with him.
Gen. Angeles, supporter of Gen.
Villa, was in Washington today: He
arrived on the Federal express and
went directly to Villa headquarters.
IGNORANT FOREIGNERS ARE
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THEY'LL WANT TO KNOW, "DID
YOU SWALLOW ANYTHING?"
Charleston, w. Va, June o.
Nearly every child in West Virginia
who complained of any ailmenti from
'toff in the front" to a ''tummy
ache" today was asked first thing if
he had swallowed anything" be-
cause
At Anderson, w. Va, yesterday
Harry Meredith, 9, quickly recovered
from chronic throat trouble when he
"hawked" out needle that he(had
swallowed six years ago and also be-
cause
Allen Baldwin, 8, of Point Pleas
ant, who had lain at the point of
death for a month with pneumonia"
soon got well when he coughed up
a marble-sized ball of phleghm in
which was peanut that had gone
down the wrong way.
SINGING DOESN'T MEAN INSANE
New York, June 2o.-The fact that
a paralytic woman of 80 sings love
songs is no sign she is crazy, accord
ing to Miss Magdalene Barre, testify
ing in a Withdrawing suit. Relatives
of Mrs. S. Newton Smith, who left a
fortune of 100000 to a doctor and
her nurse, are seeking to break her
will, alleging she was mentally I'M
balanced.
1870
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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-03
women TO MEET IN parish
house ON easter monday
Suggestions VIII Be Submitted on
Theme 1.-THE Social Aspect of
Foreign Missions From Unde-
uominational Handbook

Missionary workers in the Protest
ant Episcopal church will celebrate
Monday in Easter week by holding the
second "central meeting" of the Wom-
an 8 Auxiliary of this neighborhood in
st. Stephen s Parish House at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
The principal address will be by
Mrs. Burke, of Fort Yukon, Alaska,
wife of missionary physician in that
district.
Like all of these central meetings,
Mondays gathering will be of an un-
denominational character and open to
any who care to attend. The central
meeting plan is unique in the Diocese
of Harrisburg, which was divided into
eight districts for the purpose by Mrs.
James T. Bullitt, of this city, soon
after her election as diocesan president
last fall. 1t is the first diocese to be
organized thoroughly for such work.
The plan is TO hold monthly meetings
for territory so small in compass that
women from every parish in the dis
trict can attend.
Mondays meeting will be opened by
singing the missionary hymn, "Ye
Christian Heralds, Go, Proclaim fol-
lowed by prayer by the Rev. James F..
Bullitt, rector of st. Andrew S church
Mrs. Bullitt to Speak
Miss Julia Coates, secretary of the
central meeting, will give her report
and Mrs. Bulhtt will discuss Miss
Emery's Four Points from the Hand
book" Brief suggestions will then be
submitted as follows, the main theme
being 1.-The Social Aspect of Foreign
Missions the undenominationaf hand
book which was widely used during
Lent:
"The Round Robin to the Church
Periodical Club" Mrs. Willis Geist
Newbold; 1.-The Gift of One Day s In
come to Missions" Mrs. William H.
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ENGLISH SINGING Liked BESI
Even Williams, Americas Greatest
Concert Tenor, Says 1t IS Unnecessary
to Sing in Foreign Language

Even Williams, Americas greatest
concert tenor, who will be heard in Joint
recital with Maud Powell, the renowned
violinist, on Thursday evening, April 8,
in the Chestnut street auditorium, is
one of the leading disciples of the sing
ing in English.
1t has been Mr. Williams opinion
for long time that it is not absolutely
necessary for singer to sing in for
eign languages, when, with proper trans
lation, most of the songs are equally
effective and fare more enjoyable in
an understandable tongue.
His program in this city will be de-
voted entirely to English, and ON the
list are songs made famous by records,
and through many requests he has kind
ly consented to sing Bartlett IS GA
Dream" Neidlinger's "Sweet Miss
Mary" and his two well-known rec
ord songs, GA Perfect Day. and
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Baltzell; "The Value of the Mission
ary Play" Miss Dora Coe; "What I'm
pressed Me Most in the Study of The
Social Aspect of Foreign Missions, -
Miss NJ. Gertrude Lett; "Reasons for
Foreign Missions as Brought Out in
The Social Aspect of Foreign Mis-
sions, - Miss Baker; "The Importance
of Junior Work and The Building of
the City - Miss Hilpa Schram, of
Columbia, secretary of Junior Auxiliary
work in the diocese.
After singing Jerusalem, the Gold
en-, the meeting will hear Mrs.
Burke's address, and the offertory
hymn, "At Even, Ere the Sun Was
Set, will conclude the gathering
A social hour will follow during
which tea will be poured by Mrs. A.
Wilson Norris and Mrs. George Doug
las Ramsey.
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not be so construed as to prevent
druggists and others from selling and
using of alcohol for medicinal and
mechanical purposes.
Whereas, We, the members of the,
First United Brethren church of Har-.
risburg, desiring to show our apprecia-
ton of the principles of the above
item, adopt the following resolutions:
First, That we heartily approve,
the high stand of our church on the
liquor question.
Second, That we respectfully re-
quest our representatives in our Leg
islature to use their influence for, and
vote in favor of local option.
Third, That copy of this action
be sent to the Governor of the State
of Pennsylvania, to our representa-
tives in our Legislature and to our
city papers.
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Civil War Veteran Dead

Waynesboro, April 3.-Jeremiah
Zimmerman, post commander of Cap
tain d. E. Walker Post, No. 2S7, G.. A.
r. died at the home of his son, Roy
Zimmerman, 211 Park street, at 5.45
clock Thursday evening, aged 73
years, 2 months and days.
Death was due to apoplexy. Two
days before, Tuesday, Mr.. Zimmerman
was stricken with apoplexy while en-
gagged in making fence. in the rear of
the Bonebrake & Mentzer hardware
store. He was found lying helpless on
the ground and was removed to his
home by several of his veteran com
rades.
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c. V. NE WIS
DYING OF PLAYMATES SHOT
Boy Bicycler Does Not Know at First
He Is Wounded

Chambersburg, Pa, April 3.-While
14-year-old Stanley Small, a high
school student, was playing with a BIZ
cycle near his home yesterday play
mate, Harry Lautenslager, was han
ding a small rifle and discharged the
weapon and the bullet entered the alb
domen of young Small. Some time
passed before the wounded boy knew
he had been struck. He continued in
terested in his wheel for few min
utes. then fell, insensible.
Last night surgeons operated on
him, and it was found that he was
dangerously wounded, suffering from
internal hemorrhages. Lautenslager,
realizing the condition of his com
panion, became hysterical and is in the
care of a physician.
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CHURCH FOR LOCAL OPTION
First U. B. Congregation Takes Action
In Accordance With Rules

At meeting of the congregation
of the First United Brethren church,
the Rev. j. T. Spangler, pastor, a
resolution has been adopted, in accord
ance with the temperance clause from
the book of discipline of the church,
as follows:
"The distilling, selling and using
of Intoxicating drink as beverage,
the renting and leasing of property to
be used for the manufacture or sale
of such drinks, also the signing of
petitions for granting license, or the
entering as bondsmen for persons en-
gagged in the traffic in intoxicating
drinks, are strictly prohibited; and
should any of our members be found
guilty in this respect, they shall be
dealt with as in the case of other i'm
moralities. This rule, however, shall
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-03
MUSIC AT FIRST U. B.
Augmented Choir Will Sing "Olivet
to Calvary at 6 O'Clock

The augmented choir of twenty-five
voices of the First U. B. church, Boas
and Myrtle streets, will sing "Olivet
TO Calvary tomorrow evening at
o. clock.
The solo parts will be taken by
Mrs. n. E. Dietrich and Mrs. w. E.
Hamilton; sopravo, n. E. Dietrich !;
tenor, c. R. Engle, and c. H. Sigler,
baritone.
The chorus is under the direction
of C. F. Clippinger. Miss Mary Irwin
will preside at the piano.
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Serious Fire Averted

Carlisle, April 3.-What would prob
ably have been most disastrous
blaze was narrowly prevented Thursday
afternoon when, supposedly from a
match, an oil-saturated window frame
at the Todd Grocery caught fire and
menaced the big oil storage tank which
was only a few feet distant. The fire
was extinguished before it reached the
oil and although the companies were
called out their services were not
needed.
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choosing the work of the girls as mer-
iting the much coveted recognition.
The first prize this year is awarded
to Harry Foth, a member of the
Junior class, whose essay on "The
Methods of Travel in Colonial Daysn
was decided upon as the best.
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Lawyers Removal Notice

c. H. Backenstoe, Esq, has removed
his law offices from IA North Third
street to the Bergner building (Rooms
Nos. 2O3 and 204 second hoor) north
west corner of Third and Market
streets, Harrisburg, Pa. entrance on
Third street).
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No school Board Meeting

The only member of the Harrisburg
School Board to appear for meeting
last evening was President Boyer. Aft
er a wait of half an hour the meeting
was adjourned until Tuesday evening.
At that time an architect for the new
West End building will be picked and
the annual supply contracts will be
awarded.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-03

sTAR-INDEPENDEIJT WANT
ADS. BRING RESULTS.
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Prize Goes to a Boy

Gettysburg, April 3.-For the third
time since Gettysburg Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the. American Revolution, has
been offering prizes for essays on top
les pertaining to colonial times, the
award has been won by High school
boy, in all the other years the judges
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-03

Artistic Printing at Star Independent.
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Britain Takes Over Motor Plants

Glasgow. April 8, LIS P. M.-Al
motor manufacturing plants in Scotland
have been placed under government
control in pursuance of the govern
ment's plans TO accelerate the supply
ing of war material