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AUDITS DRAINAGE
 DISTRICTS BOOKS
Deputy Bank Commissioner Kitchens Reports Finding
 Accounts in Good Shape.

Reports on four Jefferson county drainage districts were filed in the cffice of Circuit Clerk F. M. Reeves yesterday by T. B. Kitchens, deputy state bank commissioner, who has been here for some time auditing the books of the several drainage dis.
 triCts.
 The report on each district shows
 accounts and finances correct, the deputy commissioner making no sug- gestions for changes of any kind.
 The report on the Waterloo Drain. age district, of which c. H. Triplett Sr.; Charles Veil and F. P. Nelson are commissioners, shows total re- ceipts of $1S3.290.67, and disburse- ments of 91,1S079 The balance oi $92, ,109SS is deposited in banks, there being $S2,764.0 in the defunct Bank of Pine Bluff and $9,345.8G in the Cot ton Belt Savings & Trust company The receipts were derived from a
 issue of $160,000 of per cent bonds taxes, interest and certificates of in- debtedness.
 The tctal receipts of the Five Forks Drainage district were $4S,397.53, and disbursements $36.632.49. The bal ance, $1 ,765.04, is deposited with the
 Southern Trust company at Little Rock. This district issued bonds oi $47 ,C00 The commissioners are T. M Phillips and J. M. Oracle. A vacancy was created by the death of J. S. Bar raqqe.
 The total receipts of Drainage dis trict No. were S49S47.1?, with dis bursements of $49,091.S9, leaving 8 balance of $765.28. The bonded debt of the district is $37,000, the addition al receipts being derived from in;cr- est. taxes. and loans from the Cotton
 Belt Savings & Trust company. c H. Triplett, Jr.; Ii. G. Fur and J. P Walt are the commissioners.
 The Bradley Slough Drainage dis trict, of which w. w. West, E. l.
 Rowe and F. R. Ragland are the com
 missioners, issued $16,oO0 of 6. pel cent bonds. The total receipts Were l 23,052.4S, and the expenditures $z2, 1 27S27. There's a balance on hand o1 $774.21.
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ticn, a bond issue, or the state bor- rowing money, and suggests measures to bring about more thorough as- sessments.
 Recommends law that will guaranty absolutely fair elections.
 Enact no special legislation where same end may be reached by general law
 Recommends a commission to serve without pay and draft new criminal code to simplify our laws and court procedure.
 Recommends fugitive reward fund.
 Recommends the submission of the liquor question to the people in 1916: else certain amendments in the Going act.
 Continue levy for Confederate pen sions.
 Recommends that printing propos- ed amendments and initiative and referendum laws be put in charge of state printing board, to be let to the lowest bidder.
 Favors changing railroad commits sion to public utilities commission.
 CiCdllOH OI OhiNS CA state accountant.
 Recommends that policy of drawing Ia~ee sums of money for different in- stitutions be discontinued, and funds paid out on worrants issued by the auditor on proper vouchers.
 Recommends that liberal aprropr1a- tions be made for the agricultural de- partment, from the fertilizer and feed fund.
 Comments Judge Jos. M. Hill for work in the rate cases.
 Recommends appropriation to car " on the medical school.
 Endorses state banking department
 Favors amending state depository law.
 Recommends that the legislature terminate all positions of trustees secretaries, stewards, etc, of state charitable institutions. and provide q commission of three who shall devote their entire time and attention to them.
 Warns against "the lobbyist, the bocdler, or those who would attempt in any way to bring shame, disgrace and dishonor upon our people and great State."
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Al DRENNAN NOT
 kENSETT RObbER
Mother of Man Arrested Here Comes to City to
 Clear Boys Name.

Mrs. A. T. brennan, of Langford
 Mo-, was in Pine Bluff yesterday,
 looking after business matters, and announced that her son, Allen Dren..
 nan, arrested here on suspicion or
 having robbed the bank at Kensett in
 October last, had been discharged
 from custody by the kensett au- thorities.
 | Mrs. brennan stated that her so
 had come to Arkansas for the pur- pose of arranging for the family to
 move into the Pine Bluff section, ana that negotiatiins for piece Of prop
 erty here had been virtually con- cluded by him when he was placed under arrest. She stated that q charge of selling liquors was he'd against her son at Rockport, Mo. but insisted he was not guilty ti bootlegging.
 Letters and affidavits from abor1 fifty people of the town and countr, of Rockport and Langford were brought by Mrs. brennan to Kenss's a,d :here turned over to the authOrl- ! ties, these documents all testifying tt the good character of the young m2; and establishing an alibi for him G l the Kensett robbery charge. lnas much as the man from whom iht | bandit had hired horse failed te identify brennan as the bandit, thE l letters brought by Mrs. Drennan | were the deciding hit. and the au | thorities ordered Drennon be releas
 ed to the Rockport officials, with whom he returned to Missouri. l Mrs. brennan felt keenly the filiEe
 of the charge of bank robbe } l against her son. but local men wi,l
 whom she had business dealings yes 1 terday made it elain to her that as
 her son had thoroughly cleared him self of any guilt in the matter, she should not worry any more over 1t. 1 If negotiations are carried throuaE successfully, the brennan family Wi, move to the Pine Bluff country With in the next few weeks, having al ready almost completed arrange
 ments to buy a tract of land nea' | his city.
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First Offender Since Drouth Started Is
 Given Severe Punishment.

P. F. Gritiron, negro. accused of selling whiskey in Pine Bluff yester- day morning. in violation of the local option prohibition laws. was hned $10o yesterday morning by Pcllce Judge J. R. Stewart, after trial in the police court.
 Two white farmers were seen by Policeman Owens to- emerge rom Il small house in d wagon yard in west Fourth street, wiping their lips as II they had enjoyed something. In re, sponse to questions, they admitted having purchased liquor from ne, gro, Gritiron, whom they pointed out and who was placed under arrest os the officer.
 City and county officials are of the opinion that the business of bootleg ging is likely to start now, but ever! effort is to be made to arrest all or lenders.
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EXPLOSION VICTIM
 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Eddie Wait, Lakeside School Boy, Appears to be Suffering from
 Injury tn Spine.

Eddie Wait, the Lakeside school boy who was injured in the explosion of natural gas at the gas company { regulator near the school some weeGS ago, was taken to the Clark sani- tarium yesterday, for observation aud treatment.
 The lad appears to be suffering with some spinal trouble, the exact nature of which has not yet bean .ascertained with positiveness. It is expected that within the next two or three days the extent of his injuries will be definitely known. It is not believed that he is in a serious con- dition, although this also will he established within the next few days
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PALMER PRESIDENT
 LINCOLN COUNTY BANK
k. l.. Fish Named Cashier to Succeed Judge Palmer, Who Served
 Since 1904.

Star City, Jan. 14.-At a meeting of the stockholders of the Lincoln county bank Tuesday afterno' 'n. Judge H. D. Palmer was elected president and R l.. Fish cashier. No change was made in tic board of di- rectors who are: H. D. Palmer, R. l.. Fish, B. F. Farmer, E. s. Ellis, J.. G. Atkinson and z. Orto. The usaa dividend was declared.
 Judge Palmer has been cashier Of the bank since it's origination in 1904 and is one of the best posted men in the county on men and property values. R. L. Fish who has been s,s- sistant cashier for several years is q careful and discreet business mar,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
Strikes in PptrOgrad.

Berlin, Jan. IA, by wireless to Say vile, l.. l--The foreign military at- taChes on the western front have started for the eastern theatre of war.
 The Russka-Slovc reports that a serious economical crisis has risen in Japan. The price of rice has risen 50 per cent
 The Hamburger Frembenblatt pub fishes report from Russia stating that eighteen Russian generals in important positions have been dis missed.
 A Sofia report states that strikes have broken out in St. Petersburg and Moscow in protest against the ar rest of Socialist members of the duma.
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HOW'S This <!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, O. We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the last b years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
 Toledo, O.. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take HaITs Family Pills for constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
PRUSSIAN ARMS
 VICTORIOUS IN.
 TWO COUNTRIES
Continued from Page sl.)

trict to the northeast of BOlimow, in cluding the towns of Binskupi and Sucha. These positions are three or four miles southeast of Sochaczew, and five miles east of the Bzura.
 The French met other reverses northeast of Chalon, where they at tacked~in force but were driven back with considerable loss.
 Further north extraordinary rains are paralyzing activities on the west front. Reports from all over Bel gium and Holland tell of rivers in flcod, traffic embarrassed, fields in- undated and the roads submerged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
\ustriaps Beat Slays.

Berlin, Jan 14, by wireless to Say vile, L. I.-The Austrian official bull letin reports that the Russians still continue trying to break through the Austrian lines on the lower Nida, by making repeated attacks on one point with a heavy cannonade followed by infantry advances, but all these at tacks have been repulsed with heavy losses tc, the Russians. The weather still prevents extensive operations m Galicia and the Carpathians, there be- ing fogs and snow storms. Neverthe- less, the Austrians have surprised the Russians with success at several points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
LIFE INSURANCE REFUSED

Ever notice how closely life insur- anee examiners look for symptoms of kidney disease? They do so because weakened kidneys lead to many forms of dreadful life-shortening af- flictions. If you have any symptoms like pain in the back, frequent, scanty Or painful action, tired feeling, aches and pains. get Foley Kidney Pills to- day. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
WHAT SHE WANTED

q want to stop my baby's cough. said young mother Tuesday, but l won't give him any harmful drugs She bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It loosens the cough quickly stimulates the mucons me,n- branes and helps throw off the chok- ing secretion, eases pain and gives the child normal rest. Mann Phaim> acy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15

Pleurisy pains are located just be low the short ribs. Lumbago afteclS tha same region but toward the back BALLARD'S SNOW LlNIMENT Is the remedy in either case. If rubbed 1T thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes the muscles and the patient can move aboi,t freely and comfortably Prlcs 25c.' soc and s10D per bottle Soi'' 6y W. I1. Dewocdy ( co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
Madison, Wis.
 Jan. 1, 1913.

N. D. Reynolds says
 This is to certify that I have been great sufferer from Rheumatism since 1894. Contracted the disease while working with snow blow on he railroad. For several years have been obliged to use crutches a great part of the time. Having used three boxes of the Meritol Rheuma- ism Powders. l have thrown away the crutches and am now almost fully recovered, It certainly has done wonders for mo and I heartily recom- mend it. M. D. Reynolds. Prices soc and $1.00. W. L. Dewoody & Co.,, ex- elusive agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15

and now feel fine. I am regular, my stomach is better and my pains have all left me. You can use my name if you like. I am proud of what your reme- dies have done for me. "- Mrs. MARY GAuTHIER, 21 Ridge St., Montpelier, Vt. An Honest Dependable Medicine
 It must be admitted by every fair minded, intelligent person, that medl- cine could not live and grow in popularity for nearly forty years, and to-day hold record for thousands upon thousands of actual cures, as has Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, without possessing great virtue and actual worth. Such medicines must be looked upon and termed both standard and dependable by every thinking person.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound will help you, write toLydia aE.Pinkham Medicine Co. (contidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for ad- vice. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by woman, and held in strict confidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
Fails for $a,OOO, ,O00.

Turin, Italy, Jan. 14,-The Franco firm. dealers in precious meti:s. entered bankruptcy. It's liabilities exceed assets by s2,0o0ooo. The fa'!- nre is said to be due to the impoys- gib.lity of collecting claims against houses Of Antwerp, Belgium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15

Little Rock, Jan. 14.-The City OiY works of Helena, & w. Willy presi- dent. and A. B. Poe. the Shoe Man." of Little Rock. have surrendered their charters. Mir Poe continues ill busi- ness, howeves, as an individual.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
eProsecvtor Orders Release.

Searcy. Ian. 14.--Allcn Drcnnan was released here yesterday on in struotions from Prosecutor Rache;S on account of insufficient evidence to convict him as Kensett Bank roA- her .!in alib and a statement Of q liveryman favored brennan; who .e- turned this afternoon to Rockpo"s, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
ANOTHER COTTON
 OIL COMPANY QUITS
Dixie Oil Company of Little ROcl Surrenders Its Charter, and
 Will Dissolve.

Little Rock, Jan. l4.--The Dixie Cotton Oil company of Little Rock has surrendered it's charter.
 The Paragould Wholesale Grocery company, J. E. Wilbourne president, has increased its capital stock from $40,000 to $SQ,000. t{
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
WOMAN IN
 BAD CONDITION
Restored To Health by Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegeta-
 ble Compound.
Montpelier, Vt. "We have great faith in your remedies. was very ir-

regular 9 ma W a g
 tired and sleepy all
 the time, would have cold chills, and my hands and feet would bloat. My stomach bothered me, l had pain in my side and a bad headache most of the time. Lydia IE. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound has dono mo l0ts If pood
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
Remo,es to Citx.

J. C. Wiley has removed from Madding to Pine Bluff, and the fami- ly is now comfortably domiciled at ti6 West Harding avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
Hupgarians May Revolt.

Laussane, Hungary. Jan. 14.-Re- ports from Budapest state it is believ- cd Count Berthold's resignation will be followed by refusal of the Hun garian deputies to allow Hungarian troops to march against Servia 1n view of the Russian menace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
FIVE CENTS PROVES m. | Couuiue Offer. Cut out this

enclose with 3 cents to Foley < 60 Chicago, H., and receive a free trla package containing Fcley's Honey ahs Tar Compound for coughs, coids croup, bronchial and lagrippe coushs Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cath artic Tablets. For sale in your toWf by Mann Pharmacy.
 FINES BOOTLEGGER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
GOVERNOR HAYS
 MESSAGE IN BRIEF

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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-09-29
The Parade.

Too much cannot be- said of The
Robinpon's Famous Shows parade,
which takes place daily on the
pablo streets free for everybody,
aud is one mile in length and in
Producing features never attempt
ed By auy other show for their
street pageant. No parade Is
complete without a caiiope and
the management has spared no
expense in this everlasting feature
of the parade. Not only have the
Robinson Famous Shows one of
the finest caliopes IN the world,
but have been fortunate enough to
secure the services Of Signor La
mont. who is considered the pre-.
mier of oaliope players, and Will
certainly gladden. the hearts of the
children, and everybody as we'll,
wish up-to- date selections.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-09-29
Foreign Trade Of United States Broke All
Records,

Washington, Sept. 22.-T b g
foreign trade of the United States
broke all records during the frat
year of European war, according
to figures made public today by
the Bureau of Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce covering the period
from August 1914, to August 1915.
"Stasistics show said tcday's
announcement, that for the first
time in the Nations history ex-
ports exceeded $4,000, OO0, 900 in
value for a twelve months period e.
For the twelve months ending
with August 81, 1915, exports
from the United States aggregated
So. 035, O33, $50 against 50, 28O, 1856,
791 in a like period one year ago.
Twelve months imports of mer-
chandise totalled $1,000, 698, 934
compared with 81, 906, 1857, 515 last
year."
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-09-29
Not In the Show Trust.

The Robinson Famous Shows .,
whioh exhibit here October 18Th ,
are not in the show trust. Sever.
al Inducements were made to them
to join the show trust. but they
refnsod all offers, and will con-
tinus to give the public the same
high class elbows. only this season
will be enlarged in every depart
mont, as the show now. travels on
it's own special Grams of cars.
The trust magnates advised the
management to oblitsrate the
street parade, but be refused posi-
siveIy, and this year has enlarged
his street pageant 80 az TO make it
two miles in length, with plenty
of 10 usio. pretty ladies, fine horses.
funny clowns and massive
open cages of animals and takes
place daily on the public streets
free.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-09-29
Outlaw Caught by Graham Officers.

Andrews, Sept. 26.-Last night
about 8 O'Clock the little town Of
Robbinsvllle was once more in ex-
oitement, when Sheriff Ammons
walked into the town with the out
law Ed. Williams in his custody
aud placed him in thu county Jail.
He in c3mpany with Will Wig
gins, a brothe ar Of Hardee Wlgglns,
who with Merit Miller was con
victed of murder in the first de-
gree at the last term of the Su-
perior Court of Graham County
FIR killing or aiding in the killing
of Phillip Phillips, aud sentenced
to die in the electric chair Oh
November 5 1t is said that Will
Jams has made the statements that
he was the one shat shot Phillips
and not the man who were con-
Of the crime. 1t will be
recalled that about four month";
ago Williams Is alleged to have
shot and killed Mrs. Phillip Ph'l
lips, her son and daughter at their
home near Topton. Phillip Phil
sc the time effsred a reward
of $500 for HIS capture and the
brought that snm to $500.
At the last term Of the court of
County Judge Ferguson
declared Williams to be an outlaw.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-09-29
Have Reached Agreement as to Loan.

New York, Sept. 26.-The
Anglo-French financial comma
sion and Eastern bankers have
reached a virtual agreement on
the details of the proposed billion
dollar credit loan to Great Britain
and France. Four members of
the commission will leave here to.
morrow afternoon for Chicago to
confer with Western bankers over
she tentative terms.
Following are the details of the
loan upon which the commission
and the bankers of Eastern States
are in virtual accord.
Ths amount - approximately
$500, 900. 900.
The secnrities-joint Anglo
French notes.
The interest rates per cent.
to yisld the investor about 5 1-2
per cent. by the notes being offer
ed at slightly under par.
A conversion privilege at ma.
turity of the notes.-the holder to
receive cash orjoint Anglo'F french
Is or 20 year bonds bearing four
and one-half per cent. interest.
It became known tonight also
that the entire tentative program
had been submitted to London
and Paris and that the attitude Of
the home governments so far as
disclosed is one of approval. 1t
ia assumed that the parliaments
of beth Great Britain and France
would have to authorize the Is.
suance of thu loan.
New York, Sept. 27.-Lord
Reading. Lord Chief Justice of
England, and three of his five as
sociates on the Anglo French FL
nancial Commission left New
York today for Chicago 80 confer
with Western bankers over the
tantativs terms OF the proposed
$500, 900, 900 credit loan to Great
Britain and France. The party
will reach Chicago tomorrow
morning and expects to remain
there several days.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1915-09-29
State News Items
News Concentrated for those who Want to
Know about Home Affairs.

NoWV
Know about Home Affairs.
Saturday, a horse being driven
by Cyrus Hilton. a Confederate
veteran who lived within four
miles of Thomasville, ran away
and threw him out, crushing his
skull and causing his death.
Little Elizabeth Stroud, nine
year-o old daughter Of Mrs. Irene
Stroud, suffered a remarkable and
painful accident in Raleigh Sun
day when her foot slipped through
an iron grated street drain in such
a way that her leg went through
above the knee and it was impos-
sible to exsricate it unsil al iron
worker had been sent for and the
grating sawed in two. No one
seems able TO explain how the knee
ever passed through the grating in
a way that there could be no pos
sible way found to ma 'age Its
Withdrawal. The bone was not
broken nor were there serious
abrasions. However, the child
was fast in the grating nearly al
hour.
G. R Blanton of Hickory, was
fatally injured and his brother,
H. @ Blanton Of Newton, had his
right leg broken when a motor
cycle on which they were riding
collldsd with an automobile driv-
on by @. NJ. MoCorkle Of Newton,
Saturday evening. The accident
happened on the Newton road
near Oyama. The Messrs. Blan.
ton were coming towards Hickory
and Mr.. McCorkle and party were
going to Newton, their home. 1t
seems from reports that they met
on a curve and both we're taking
the inside of the track On &C
count of confusion both turned to
the outside wheE the machines
met. The motorcycle was wreck
ed and the automobile put out of
running order. None of the party
IN the car was injured to any ex-
tent. Both injured mon were
taken to the Richatd Baker Hos
pital in Hickory, whore an exam.
instion revealed that G. R. Blan-
ton was sufferiAg from a conf
pound concussionof the brain and
died later in the afternoon.