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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22

several seasons exile from the realm
of fashion.
There are many lovely little din
ner frocks for intimate wear. One
particularly pretty design is a leaf
green crepe gauze with shadowy
pattern woven into it Of vine leaves
and grapes in several shades of gray
with a touch Of velvet. The gown
has a lovely belt of old plaques
threaded upon violet satin with a
bunch CT purple violents half falling
out of it.
Petticoats have been brought back
to life with wider skirts and most
women are glad of this for there is
something demurely coquettish about
fimy petticoat frill peeping
beneath skirt edge when the
wearer is seated or when she lifts
her skirts in walking. Gathers are
eliminated in all petticoats at the
hip; smoothly fitting closing with
snap-fastener Or two to hold the
petticoat in place being the favored
style.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22

exporter and importer. for many years
resident in South America and now
United States commercial attache for
Australasia. 1t was an acknowledge
ment that the future welfare of Amer
lean foreign trade largely depends up
on the participation in ii of an in
creasing number Of the smaller manu-
facturers and merchants.
Mr.. Downs pointed out that eXpor;s
or American manufactured goods
have, in The last few years, increased
twice as rapidly as exports of nOn-
manufactured articles. He declared
that the fundamental problems of the
small man were the same as those Of
the larger merchant, although their
solution may be quite different.
Moore RGasts English.
Former State Department Counsel
Tor John BasSett Moore told the dele
gates that the pending negotiate ons
between the United States and Great
Britain in regard to the right of visit
and search and British interference
with Amrican ships and cargos co1id
result in little better than make
shift"
He declared the points at issue can
be settled by the abolition of "conti
tional contraband," and the corpora
ton of neutrals and bellgerents in
the certifcation CT csrrOes; and, hat
the use of mines in the open seas and
the dropping of explosives from air
craft are atrocities which no nation
is at liberty to perpetrate.
Banks In Foreign Trade.
Questioning whether the establish
ment OF foreign branches OF American
national banks will be either adequate
or satisfactory in the development Of
a permanent and growing foreign
trade and urging amendments to the
federal banking laws whereby Ame"i-
can banking institutions could unite
with Americans, interested in overseas
commerce. in the capitalization Of
such banks. John, J. Arnold, vice presi-
dent of the First National bank ofI
Chicago, discussed "Forci.' IN Banking,
Loans and Credits" in relation tot
foreign trade. The urgent necessity
for an adequate system of foreign
credits in the upbuilding of such trade,
and the advantages accrning to Amer
lean exporters in dealing with Amer
lean organized. capitalized and officer
ed banking institutions at overseas
trade points, were emphasized in Mr..
Arnolds address.
Cotton Rates C0nfiscatOry.
The difficulties and problems of
the exporter of cotton and the cotton
grower were ascribed to scarcity Of !
shipping and to enormous increase in
freight rates due to The
war, in the address of D. W. Kemp-
ner of the Galveston Cotton Elk
change.
Freight rates to Liverpool have ad- |
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
WOMEN'S STYLES
TAKEN FROM PAST
Smart Shops Showing Fash
ions Influenced by Early
American History.
BY Maude Ha1l.)


New York, Jan. 23.--The echo OF
the full skirt is the short waist. The
history of fashions does not record
such changes as have taken place
during past month. We move back
ward instead of forward. In contrast
to the early century modes of France
the smart shops are showing styles
influenced by early American history
There is for instance, the 1880 ruffled
skirts, the Henry Clay collar, the
Webster stock and the Jefferson
cuff.
Among the new materials for
spring costumes, heavy Weaves are
given a prominent place. 1t must not
be understood, however, that sheer
fabrics are to be sidetracked, for
these are shown in most Fascinating
colors. Everything is as soft and
pliable as possible. Even the heavy
looking corded weaves and the popu-
lar duventines have a soft, clinging
appearance when worn. 1t is diff
cult to describe the many lovely
things that are to be mad at price
that comes within the reach of most
of us, and that is saying a good deal
in these times. Prices range from ID
cents a yard to 50 but dress cottos
quite good enough for dressy wear,
can be had for between rs cents and
Is cents a yard. The heavy coating
that bids fair to hold a prominent
place are, Of course, higher in price
but then they are not so expensive
after all, for they are very wide and
only a small number of yards is nee
essary to complete a garment.
In nearly all of the models made
for the fortunate class that journey;
southwark at the approach of mid
winter, the curtailing of the cos
length is decisive and marked. II
other words, the finger-tip lengt}
and the hip length ;of the winter i!
i almost certain to be succeeded by
| spring model very like the Elton o
pleasant memory.
Stripes such as were in the tins
of the French revolution are wor'
now. and especially for evenin'
gowns in black and gold Skirts 0
this are often worn with saith
bodces generally of ia bright ant
pretty color.
! White velvet occupies an import
ant place in the fabric schedule a
present, and is to be replaced b,
white serge and taffeta later or
Many of the new satin frocks hav
foundations of accordion plated tull
or chiffon cloth, over which tn
taperstructure of satin is draped.
Colors are of utmost importanc
and it is the chief aim of every we'll
dressed woman to accentuate tn
shade that accentuates the color o
her complexion or gives a neN
sparkle to her eyes. Then. too. on
must remember that the distinctly
touch of trimming always makes
difference in the costume.
Owing to the pronounced favor il
which the light tan shades hav
been held-which favor is likely t
be extended through the months t
/ come-there is every reason to be
lieve that natural color pOngee an
linen will have their innings afte
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
BANK
CASHIER SUICIDES
Accounts OF Paxton Thomas, Aged
IS, Declared to Re in Go0d
Condition.

BatesviNe, Jan. 21-Paxton
Thomas, aged SO, cashier of the citi-
zens' bank of Batesville, killed HIM
self at Batesville last night by shoot
ing himself in the mouth with a So
Calibre revolver. Failure to arrive at
home aroused suspicion and friends
who went to the bank about midnight
to search for him found the dead
body of Mr.. Thcma> il the bank
vault.
, The bank is reported in good con-
ditiOn.
Mr.. Thomas had been in bad health
for some time. and today was to have
undergone surgical operation.
In addition to his wife, Mr.. Thomas
is survived by five children, the old
est about l6 years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
Secretary Redfield Says the
Time Ripe for America to
Lead in Exports.
MANUFACTURES GROW
John yBassett Moore Declares NegOtia.
lions with Great Britain Over Search
and Seizure Of Slips Can BE
Only 'Makeshift."

st. Louis, Jan. 21.-There was n
notable gathering here today of The
merchants and manufacturers of the
United States, the occasion being the
second national foreign trade convan-
Trade council of which James A. Far
rell, head of the United States Steel
corporation, is chairman.
Secretary of Commerce William C.
Redfield in a speech declared the time
was ripe for the United States to lake
its place as the leading exporting ma
ton. Speeches were also made by
Mr.. Farrell, Mayor Henry w. Kiel of
st. Louis, Samuel D. rapen, president
OF the st. Louis Business Mems
lesgue; John Bassett Moore, recently
United States counsellor of state, and
John d. Ryan, president of the Anal
gamated Copper company.
The sessions were held in the
Planters hotel and will continue to-
morrow as we'll. This evening" n
banquet vas held at which Alba b.
Johnson, president of the Baldwin
Locomotive Works of Philadelphia,
was toastmaster.
Distinct progress was notable over
the first foreign trade convention held
at Washington last year. The papers
read then were general in character,
dealing with foreign trade opportuni
ties in all the great world markets IS
we'll as with the fundamental problems
of International business. This year
the papers are more detailed, as i'll
terest in ~" subject mas boon devel-
Cped thoroughly.
How the smaller manufacturer aud
merchant may successfully enter for
eign trade was the subject of pa
per by w. G. Downs. an experienced
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22

vanced an average of about S. on a
bale of cotton, said Mr.. Kempner.
at will surprise some of you to
know that some of the highest freight
rates for any service are now de-
manded by owners of American YES
sells" said Mr.. Kempner, land it is
by no means unusual for such ship
owners to demand for the hire of
vessel worth 100000 rental OF $40,-
600 per month, cut of Which is paid
by the ship owner only the wages OF
the crew and the upkeep of the YES
sci, the chartcrer in addition Dein;s
expected to pay insurance on the yes
Sc! for the voyage, coal for her steam
and deliver her back on this side to
the port of the owners selection.
81 don't wish to be in the attitude
CT blaming the American ship owner
for reaping harvests any one would
possibly do the same thing iii his
place-but the fact remains that at
the present rate of freight it costs
us something like 1926 per bale for
a British vessel to carry a bale OF
cotton from Galveston, the largest
cotton export port in the world, to
Liverpool, the largest cotton receiv-
ing port in the world, but it will cost
$3.50 per bale, Or double the amount
to secure an American vessel to carry
a bale of cotton from Galveston 10
Rotterdam. which is but two days
journey from Liverpool An Italian
steamer will take cotton from Gal
weston to Genoa and Spanish steam
err from Galveston to barcelona. at
= rate of about IS per bale, but an
American steamer must charge foN
a VOYAGE no greater in length. $12
per bale to Gothenburg or Rotter-
dam. or SIG per bale to Bremen, and
hesdes this is the higher. war risk
and insurance rate to the ports"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
MUST AID WIFE
c Chancellor Elliott Orders P0ele'S En-
plGyers t. Hold Out Part
Of Wages.

Upon the application of Emms'
Poole, who charges that her husband,
John w. Poole, has failed to provide
for her. Chancellor J. NJ. Elliott en-
tered an order directing the Arkan-
sas Short Leaf Lumber company to
pay to attorneys for plaintiff $50
month for her support. The defend
ant is also ordered to pay to plain
tiff's attorneys $40 as fee, and $40
as costs of the proceedings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
AND MULES FOR SALE.

ESQ head of horses and mules-15O
horses and mares, all broken, ages 8
to Z years old, weight $50 to LOO
lbs; so head unbroken mares, 3 to
3 years; 80 good colts go with
mares; so mules to years old, all
broken, $50 to 1000 lbs Prices sure
right. Call, write or wire,
VICTOR SIMON, Horseman,
40 n. Santa Fe Ave.
I-2l-lm Pueblo, Colo
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
Guard the lips and Pen,

Speech is the chief revelation Of the
mind, the first visible form that II
takes. AS the thought. so the speech.
To better ones life in the way Of SIM
n]icity. one must set a watch on his
lips and his pen. LIE. the word be as
genuine as the thought, as artless. as
valid; think justly. speak frankly
Charles Wagner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
Accordion Plated Dresses

Should be sent to Frank Dietrich's
Clothing Hospital to be re-plaited;
also any other ladies' or gents cloth
ing that need cleaning, pressing or
altering. We also put new Innings
in coats and do all general repair
work on clothing.
Phone 1926. Over Cobb & Sons Shoe
Store. 22O7a Main st. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
ELECTRICITY WILL CURE iOU

I treat both acute and chrome
troubles with electricity. Chrome
troubles speciality, Diabetes, Blau.
der trouble, Structures, Suppresslop
OF Menses, Painful MeNstruatloA
Pyorrhea, Asthma, Goiter, Consllps.
ton, Rheumatism, Falling Aau
Pimples on face.
DIR. r. P. CASTANIEN
Phone 1T.
Office 1O6 10 Pin street All hours
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22

pieurisv pains are located just be-
low the short ribs. Lumbago affects
the same region but toward the back,
BALLARD'S SNOW IMMINENT is the
remedy in either case. If rubbed in
thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes the
muscles and the patient can move
about freely and comfortably. Price
csc, SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold
by w. l.. Dewoody e. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
S1.eOO,OO0 For School.

Atlanta, Ca. Jan. 21.-The corner
stone was laid to the new Oglethorp
university today. Prof. Carl Holiday
of the department Of EnglisA-Litefa-
tura wrote the ode. The institution
recently received $1,000,GOO endoW-
ment
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-22
I,iability Act Invalid.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 21.--The SUI
preme court of civil appeals holds
unconstitutional the employers liza
hility act, enacted by the 33rd Texas
legislature.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
KEEP TO THE RIGHT"
Bill I:-Cop Road Signal Main and Rail-
 road Street.

The "Billy-cop" guarding the inter section of Main and Railroad streets was placed where it is as result of an impromptu discussion between Messrs. Clint. Roraback and Joe Allyn after the latter had been fined in Norfolk for an infrac'ion of the automobile law. The question of violations at the Rail road street corner was brought up, anG Joe argued that q Billy cop" would tend to prevent accident there and ought to be installed. Clint asked Joe if he would buy the ''cop" if he (Clint) would keep it lighted for a year. Joe said he would, and forthwith pulled out the requisite $l5 to purchase the device, and Clint gamely assumed the responsibility of keeping it ligh; ed.
 Wednesday the "cop" arrived and was placed in position at the intersec tion.
 Tine "cop" is round sheet-iron disc, about IS inches ;n diameter, mounted on an iron rod about feet in height fixed into heavy iron round base. The disc bears the inscription on each side "Keep to the Right with dart pointing.
 There was considerable discussion as to the exact proper location for the "cOp, and is a consequence of various and conflicting expert opinions it has been wrestled about, from a point ill the middle of Main street to various locations leading up to its present posi- tion midway between the curb. lines on Railroad street at the north side of Main.
 It is admitted that it is the mo st effective traffic cop ever stationed tl e, being on duty all the time, and it has the effect of causing many autoists to slow up and keep to the right who used to invariably cut the nearest corner regardless of direction; and although occasionally some tourist will persist in takiug the corner on the left hand side, the great bulk of the travel is go ing right, and the danger of collision is reduced to a point where it is less hazardous than before.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Friends of MT. Greene Casually Drop
 in to Dinner.

MT. James E. Greene, veteran of the Civil War, who lives on West Main street, celebra ted his 75th birthday Monday, and in commemoration of the day his daughter, Miss Edith Greene, arranged a surprise for him, which really was a surprise. AS MT. Greene sat out on his front lawn, about 12 o'clock, one of his neighbors, MT. S. T. Wolcott. casually strolled in. ap- parently with no purpose but to chat a moment An extra chair was brought ont by Miss Greene, and he was in- vited to sit.down and be comfortable. A few minutes later another neighbor, Comrade George L. Parsons, strolled into the yard, in the same casual way, and another chair was promptly forth coming. About this time MT. H Pederson, who lives next door, seemed to be in a specially social and neigh borly mood-and he came casually strolling in to join the group. Out came another chair. and Pederson sat down by urgent request. If MT. Greene was at all apprehensive that his dinner might get cold before his callers de parted, he failed to show it, probably taking courage from the self-possession of Miss Edith, who seemed not at all embarrassed by this congregation of casual callers at the hour when they ought to have known dinner was about ready to be served. A few minutes later along came Rev. l.. E. Travis, who spying the group, apparently took sudden notion to join it instead of hastening along home where his own dinner might be expected to be await ing him. By this time MT. Greene was plainly beginning to wonder if he order to get chance to eat his dinner, but again Edith came, out smiling, with another chair for the minister, and her father seemed puzzled but reconciled, and conveI sed with his friends with his accustomed good ma ture. Next came onv of those inquisi tive newspaper men who evidently had scented an item of news in the gather ing of neighbors, comrades and friends. and dropped ill to see about it. Just then Edith emerged from the house and announced:
 "'Father, your dinner is ready. and perhaps you had better ask your friends in to have dinner. It was plain that all had received their cue for not ont offered an excuse, but all promptly fol lowed rhe young lady into the house and took their places at the table in the dining room. It took but moment for MT. Greene to discern that a job had been put up on him. The table was becomingly garnished and an elaborate feast was served, which all enjoyed to the full. MT. Greene ad- mltted that he had not the slightest suspicion of the "birthday party' feature until the dinner was served. and his surprise was much enjoyed. Miss Greene was assisted by Mrs. N. L. Jackson and daughter Fannie.
 A number of post cards, letters of congratulation and gifts from the fam fly were given MT. Greene at the table, and the guests, in departing, left hearty congratulations and good wishes.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Chatham F air.

The programme for the Columbia county fair at Chatham, Monday, Tues. day Wednesday, Thur sday and Friday, Se ptember 6. ', 8 Sand 10. las not been completed hut partial list of the events by days is as follows:
 Monday, (Labor Day:) spelling bee participated in by pupils of various Columbia county schools, athletic track meet, running races, trotting races, 2:l5 trot and pace, 2:15 pace.
 Tuesday, Cavalcade of horses and cattle (Horse day, baseball game, 2:24 tort. 2:22 trot and pace.
 Wednesday, Governors Day) Gov ernor Charles s. Whitman will speak. First annual show of the Columbia county kennel club. It is expected at least 250 dogs vii be shown. Novelty races. Trotting races, 2:30 trot and pace for Columbia county horses, only
 Thursday (Automobile Day. All autos will be parked free. Baseball game, 2:3S trot and pace, 2:l7 trot and pace.
 Friday (Fraternal Day) Competitive drills by fraternal organizations. Ball game. 2:2O trot and pace and free-for- all, the latter being the big race of the fair.
 There will be plenty of entertain ment for those on the grandstand. Seven free acts daily will be presented by the Cheyenne Days" wild west troupe and by company of Russian dancers.
 Music will be furnished by the Chat ham, Philmont, Ghent and Kinderhook bands.
 The Cornell poultry exhibit will be feature ill the poultry department and there will also be a large display of wild birds.
 The farm boys camp will be feature new to this fair. Boys from every town and ward in the county will spend the week under canvas on the grounds as the guest of the fair managers. They will be under capable supervision and each day will listen to practical lectuers by men of well-known ability.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Chicks to Chicks in Five M onths.

Roy E. Jones, Extension instructor in poultry at Storrs, writes:
 A rather unusual record of early production is reported on a poultry farm in Hamden
 A Rhode Island Red bullet matched February 5th stole her nest, laid thir. teen eggs and came off with her chicks on July 5th, just five months from the time she herself was matched. Allow ing twenty.one days for incubation and thirteen days or more for laying this bullet must have taken up her life work at considerably less than four months of age. But this is not entirely an exception; seventy.five bullets matched February 9th, 7th, Huh, began laying June 18th and are nearing 50 pre- cent. production at the present time. These bullets were fed sour milk from the very first and did not have water to drink until warm weather when they were put out on the range. No beet scrap was used in their rations. Feed formula recommended by The Connecticut Agricultural College were used.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
A UNIQUE AFFAIR
Fair of Nations on the Stoeckel
 Grounds, Norfolk.

The Fair of all nations. for all na. tions, in preparation for the benefit ot the Surgical Dressings Committee under direction of representative committee or Norfolk people, promises to be one of the most unique and inter. esting social events ever witnessed in Norfolk, which is the breeding ground and abiding place of original concep tion in classical functions. The affair will be held, properly enough, on the Whitehouse grounds, the home of Mir. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel, patrons of SC many other beneticent and delightful social enterprises, and its purpose is tC aid in relieving the sufferings of the victims of the great war in Europe.
 The date of the Fair is fixed for Sat urday afternoon of next week, August 2S, and the arrangements are progress ing favorably, under the efficient man. agement of the committee-Mrs. F. 5. Dennis, Miss Irene Stoeckel, Miss Sydney Thompson, secretary; Richmond P. Paine, treasurer; Mrs. Shepard Mor. gan, chairman of entertainments, and Mrs. F. w. Garvin. member of the Ma. tional Surgical Dressings Committee and chairman of the local enterprise.
 One special feature, the Pageant, with music, in which 50 or more people will take part. will be specially unique and brilliant spectacle. Tine theme will be "Our Former Selves, " and will depict woman at various periods of the worlds history, as follows:
 l, The Cave Woman; 3, Persian fire worshippers, 3, Sappho and her Greek maidens; 4, The chIldren's Cru sade; 5, Renaissance carnival; 6, Elizabethar duet; [, Working for Soldiers in the Civil War; &, The Modern Girl.
 There will be booths representing different nations, presided over by ladies garbed in the respective costumes of those nations. There will also be tables for the sale of art novelties, music, etc.
 Another feature that will prove par. ticularly attractive for children of all ages up to the limit, will be the original Punch and Judy who will perform all the afternoon.
 In the evening there will be fancy dress dance ill the Music Shed, and il is expected that professional costumel from New York will be present to sup ply all who may not care to fix u special costumes for themselves.
 From 6:30 to 7:30 supper will bt served at a nominal price, for which ( bountiful and appetizing menu will be provided.