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NOTICE
Paving District No. 31.

IdNMS UlsG'NO SVs Ol' Pine street from Fourth to Ninth avenues.
 The tax books for the collection oi special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No q in the City of Pine Bluff, has been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such as- sessment, and for legal penalties nd cost.
 Given under my hand this 5th day Of May 1915.
 WlM. V. HUTyr, City Collector. Office, City Hall, 9 a. III. to D. m.
 5-6-1m
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Dizziness, vertigo, (blind staggers) sallow complexion, flatulence are symptoms of a torpid liver. No one can feel we'll while the liver is in active. HERBINE is a powerful liver stimulant. A dose or two will cause all bilious symptoms to disappear Try it. Price 56c. Sold by w. L. De- woody & co.
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HOW WOMEN AVOID
 OPERATIONS
By Taking Lydia E. Pink ham s Vegetable
 Compound.
Cleveland, Ohio -" My left si1e pained me so for several years that I

expected to have to undergo an opera tion, but the first b o tile l took of Lydia E. Pinkhar1's 5 V e g e t a bic Con- pound relieved me of the pains in my side and 1 continued it's use until l became re gular and free
 from pains. l had asked several doc
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Charged With BOOtlegglng.

Nathan Ferguson, a negro, was ar rested near Altheimer yesterday by Deputy Constable A. c. Mjayberry, on a charge of bootlegging. It is al legged the negro has been selling whiskey in and around 'Altheimer for some time past.
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FOR sALE-EARLY ENGLISH wood dining room suite used less than six months, good as new TOT sale for cash or easy payments. Address "H. A." care Graphic.
 3-25-tf
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Baseball Injuries Fatal.

Monticello, May 13-The first base ball fatality in the state is the death of Tom Jackson of the agricultural school, who succumbsd to injuries sustained while sliding into second base during a game Friday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR SALE E-BLACKSMITH SHOP equipped with modern wood work ing machinery. Small cash pay ment with monthly payments. ln- R. M. Vance, administrator. with c. voice and price upon application. M. Ferguson & Son. 4-l6-lm
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FOE K r NIT c. s. M N F "
lOS PINE STREET
PllGNE a71


 POS Georgia, 6 rooms, city water, i 1921 E. Seventh, 4 rooms, hall city 903 W. Second, rooms, hall modern; l will repair to suit tenant. .---- 300 18th and Linden, f rooms and hall, bungalow; is in excellent con- dltion ------------------- LOO SOC and SIP w. 22nd, brand new bun galow; gas, lights and bath; two i blocks of car line 1900 i 1902 East 7th, 4 rooms, strictly mod | ern $l4.OV 1412 w. 9th; rooms; now being 1 newly overhauled throughout; mod ern ------------------- $5O.OU 11O2 Beech; rooms; modern in ev- l cry respect $500 70S Walnut; 6 rooms, modern and
 newly papered and painted; close in $22.5O 71o Walnut, 4 rooms; modern; new ly papered ------------------$2 .00 72O Walnut, 5 room bungalow, mod | ern; close in ---------------$20. 20.O0 3 room flat, modern; close in; fur
 nished --------------------- $Z6.oo AT w. Sth; 4rooms, lights, gas, sink;
 close in ------------------ $l2.5O Furnished rooms for light housekeep- ] ing; close in on Main street, ~-s- 1904 B. 7th; 4 rooms, lights, gas and bath .OO 612 Beech st., rooms, modern $lS.OO 1212State, 6 rooms; city Water--$11.OO Brook Hill Hotel, 32 rooms; fur
 nished.
 Two brick store rooms on corner
 3rd and Alabama. S16 Main, rooms, lights, gas, bath. 32O Beech, 5 rooms, mouern, close 1n 716 Chestnut, rooms, two halls, mod
 close to business section----$15.O .OO 1406 State, 6 rooms, hall, modern in
 every respect, on newly paved street ------------------- .0O 1109 East 3rd. rooms, lights, gas bath ---------------------$l5.00 2oo9 E. Pullen. 4 room---s------$7.5o 5lO B. 18th, 6 rooms, modern except
 batIl; large garden spot -----$12.50 7O1 E. End, 6 rooms, modern except
 bath ---------------$20.JO 1O7 D. 17th; 3 rooms, city water: on paved street -----------------$S. 1902 East Second, 1 rooms. gas. 1902 w. 8th, 8 rooms, modern....$25.W 23OO w. 1lth, rooms. well, outbuild-' ing, two lots 121 Georgia, 8 rooms, city water. close to business section....-...$12.sO 1419 E. 9th. room bungalow, newly papered
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New Orleans Spot Cotton.

New Orleans, May 13.-Spot cotton |uiet; unchanged. Sales on the spot
 a5. to arrive, 135. Good ordinary, |s9; stric! good ordinary, 7.55; low biddling, SIS; strict low middling, [fB. middling, 800; strict middling, [95: good middling. 9.57; strict good biddl;ng, 9.94; receipts, 1,OS0; stock, e1 ,Ol4.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

Oats-May, 52 Sic; July, 52 3-sc 7Shc.
 Pork-.May, $17.70; July, $1S.O5. Lard-July, $9.75; May, $9.67. Klbbs-July, $10.55.
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HAVE

FOR SALE-FLOWERS. HAVE
 just opened, a new green house, and am prepared to furnish all kinds
 of flowers and pot plants for any
 purpose. Make speclalty or porch baskets, also renew your old basket. All kind of vegetables and tomato plants. Give me your order. Mrs. T. II. Flowers, S19
 West 11lh, ave-, Phone 23S. 5-1-1m
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FOR SALE-MODERN COTTAGE;
 four rooms and bath, almost new, in good neighborhood, near Cotton Belt shops. Bargain on terms. See or phone Hollis Real Estate co, phones Nos. 2 and 112. U
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FOR HENT-~rWO DOWNSTAIRS rooms, furnished for light house. keeping. Also one single room furnished. Close in. All modern conve niences. Apply 7O6 w. Third
 Or telephone 1927. 2-23-tf.
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FOR SALE-BEAUTlFUL LOT AT
 Eighteenth and Laurel at bar gain; also, new combination pool and billiard table, at sacrifice. Call phone 155. 5-ll-ot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR RENT-TWO. ROOMS FUR nished or unfurnished for light housekeeping. Apply. 3161 w. Pull
 len, or phone ,2029. e@@ 5-5-lm
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EOR sAIE-sIx NATIONAL CASH registers. Quarter-saWeo oah cigar counter. case and partition. Phone 667 OF 904, or apply Fred
 Senyard. o-1Vti
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FOR RIGNT-ONI FURNISHED room Tor lady or gentleman, and three unfurnlsheI looms for light
 housekee ping; all with electric lights, gas and water; close in; 7O5 West ,Barraoue street. 5-S-6t
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FOR NT-PRACTICALLY NEW five room blast red bungalow; gas, large closets, kitchen pantry, shady porches, front and rear; at 1915
 Poplar street; call pr. j. T. Pal
 mer nhone 126l. 5-6-6t
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Liverpool, Cotton.

Liverpool, May 13.-Cotton-spot |asier; good middling, 5.6Sd; mid
 |ling 632; lew middling, 4.SSd.
 Bales, 5000; speculation and skport, Loco. Receipts, 14,5OO; futures |arely steady.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR SALE-TWO-STORY MODERN residence, seven rooms, lot l20S 154. Twentyfourth and Mulberry streets. A bargain. Call phone 16oa
 4-9 t..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

Your clothing viii De washed cleaner. witk less wear. The clothes will be absolutely sanitary. and will smell clean and sweet. American Ex- celsiOr Laundry Co. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR RFNT-NUR ROOMS, modern improvements, rent reason-
 able. Two blocks from Car. Phone 1905. 76
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR SALE-BAY MARE; 16 HANDS high; weight HOO pounds; stylish
 driver; apply l.. Froug. 5-o-ot
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LOANS WANTED-lF YOU WANT TO
 borrow money, buy or sell proper
 ty, see or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, 123h West End Ave. Phones Nos. 2 and 112. u
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st, LOuis Produce.

/: St. Louis, May 13.-Poultry-Un- changed, except chickens, 14@. 14Ac.
 Butter-Creamery, 271ac.
 Eggs-Unchanged
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR SALE-ONE LAltGE- ltON
 safe; practically new; used oniy !
 year; double dools; bargain II 1alyan at once. box 346. 59-6t
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Kansas City Grain.

Kansas City, May 13.-Wheat-No 2 hard, $1.53@1.53712; No. , red, $1.51 @1.52.
 Corn-tNo. ? mixed, 75@75Ad; No. 2 white, 75 1-2c.
 Oats-tNo. 2 white, 52@53c; No. mixed, 5O051c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

-Awinings-hand made, to order, add beauty and unrealizable comfort to home during the hot surrmer. Reap & Crawford. 1T
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20 K $ A l. E .

FOR SAI,E-ONE FANE JERSEY
 COW; call at 70S w. Sth before $ d. m or after 5:3O D. m. 5-12-Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14
FOR SALE

1U1aCre tracts on DOIIarWay rOau.
 HOTEL, THE BROOK HILL corner 3rd and Alabama sts.; part cash, balance easy. 32 rooms, kitch- en, dining room, office room, two store rooms; on 3rd avenue; good re- pair.
 80 acres on Dollarway road. Will sell for $12.50 per acre If taken soon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR RENT-EllVE ROOM COTTAGE
 all modern improve ments, 315 Elm street. k. A. Ware, telephone 517
 or 972 5-S-6t
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WANTED PERSONS TO COPY letters; $10 to $-5 weekly; send stamped envelope for particulars;
 Enterprise Copying O., Pierce City. Mo. o--ll
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

IW,ANTED SPECIAL ACCOUNTING
 and auditing; can systrmze you" work to your advantage; call or address W. Il. beaver, BON 1I1. Phones 413 or 9lS. 3-9-Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14
CLASSIFIED w ANT =
 Brinq ReSullS---Try ODp

FOR SALE-COLUMBUS RUBBER tire surry, and good family horse;
 fer sale at d sacrifice; phone 31 !, or apply Leverenz Shoe Go. 56-6L
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR SALE-STRAlGHT WHIP poor-will Peas and Clay Peas. We buy and sell all Country Produce.
 Pine Bluff Commission Co.,, 102 D. Barraque, opposite courthouse. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

SEE MAJOR WlllTESlDE & oON
 for all kinds of trash hauling or call phone 1GS. 4-lo-p
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FOR Ri1NT-TWO NICELY FUR
 Il shed rooms LOT light hou5ekeep- ing. with all mode rn convenlences; rent reasonable; apply 721 Plum street. 511-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

FOR Ni1NT-ONE, LARGE FRONT room with all modern eOnvanlences for light Housekeeping, Private entrance will furnish meals until gas is turned on if patrons desire;
 apply 51S w. 9th avenue. 51l-6t
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These SiIos Are Worry Proof and keep ensage better than wood. They never blow down or burn up.
They never
Alden, Iowa, May 3, 1915.

Alden Iowa, May 3, 1915. Mr. w. D. Ferguson, " Pine Bluff, Ark. Dear Sir:
 In regard the Cement Slave So will say you VIII make no mistake in putting This is the thrd summer I have had one find it O. K. in every way The ensage keeps we'll and the Silo has given me no trouble in any way. believe the Silo will stand for many years. I see you are in the real estate business. How IS land selling and what is the principal payng crop Yours truly.
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GRANT BOBZIEN. Iowa, April 30, 1915.

GRANT BOBZIEN.
 Dexter, Iowa. April 30, 1915. Mr. w. D. Ferguson, Dear Sir: Yours of the goth at hand and in reply wil, say that have one Interocking Cement Slave Slo wood silos My ensilage keeps Just as soou anu if anv dinerence better than in the wood Don't think you will make any mistake in building an lnterlocKne Cement Silo think they are much more duraole than wood Sincerely yours
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LOST AND E.OU N D

LOST OR S'TRlAN NED-SETTER DOG, white and black ticked. Answers to the name Pete; liberal reward; telephone 1879; A. w. Scruggs.
 5-14-6t
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w 4. N T <, D .

lW.ANTEn- -.EXPNRlEN'HD HELP in dress making; apply to Mrs. Stella B. Ragan, ll05 Main street;
 eltphone 2l22 1-1 l-6t
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WANTED-M DDl.t, AGED LADY
 to represent high class work in this city. For particulars call on
 Mrs. Goddard from 1 to D. m, 697 E 2nd avenue. 5-7-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-14

WANTED-2o HEAD OF STOCK TO pasture about 1 1-2 mile from town; good grass; plenty of water;
 price $l per month; no males wanted. Jno. P. Clegg, on Jim Al len place, West 18th. o-l-6t
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F 0 K k F N '

FOR RENT-A NICE FIVE ROOM bungalow with all modern conven-
 fences; ll2O w. 18th avenue; apply
 1902 Cherry street, or phone l4fl. ksagv 5-12 6t
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07
Debating Club
(By P. v. Matthew'S

The regular meeting Of the
Debating Club was held Sat q.
day night in the Rosemary
School-house and the vast thronp
of people who attended, seemed
to enjoy the proceedings. n
evidenced by the fact d..
applause at the conclusion of the
remarks of each speaker. The
query Resolved That War has
been More Destructive to the
Human Race than Whiskey,"
proved to be very interesting and
was ably contested by the sever
al speakers, representing their
respective sides. The speakers
upholc ing the affirmative, were
Messrs. Baton, j. E. Edwards
and Gay, while Messrs. Topping,
H. M. Edwards and Matthews,
represented the negative. The
committee rendered their deci-
sion in favor of the negative.
The Club will meet again Satur-
day night, May 9Th, and the query
selected for discussion Resolved
That the United States would be
justifable in Interfering in
Mexico. !" Let everybody who
can come, you will enjoy it.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07

E. H. Kicks left for Green's
boro to-day and will drive back
his new four passenger Hupmo-
bile, with he has recently pur-
chased.
DR.. E. H. Adkins suffered a
severe attack of appendicitis on
last Monday, and had to be taken
to Richmond Monday night for
an operation. DR.. Jarman ac-
companied him on the trip to
Richmond which was rendered
necessary on account of the
Roanoke Rapids Hospital being
filled to capacity.
In our business we carry out
the idea of old-time hospitality.
We welcome to this bank all who
have financial matters they de-
sire to discuss with us and place
our advice at their command.
Our officers endeavor to render
themselves accessible to all, and
the most humble person is well
come to call and see US. Necess-
arily our advice and suggestions
are always along conservative
lines, consistent with. the ideals
of conservatism established and
maintained by this bank. The
First National Bank of Roanoke
Rapids. Advt.
The United States is prepared.
With peace and prosperity here,
our forces are unhampered in
preserving favorable conditions
and accepting our responsibility
as the worlds great steadying
influence. Are you prepared?
Are you equally prepared for the
financial storms and stress that
come sometimes in business?
You cannot prepare at the last
minute. You must prepare in
advance. Choose the First Ma
tional Bank and build up there
cash reserve for your business or
family. You can then face the
future with confidence even as
our country views the turmoil
across the sea, strong in her pre-
paredness for anything that may
happen. The First National
Bank of Roanoke Rapids. Mem
Der Federal Reserve Bank---U. S.
o." Won't Supervision Advt.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07
Resolutions Of Respect

Resolution adopted by the
Ladies Aid Society of the Pres.
byterian Church of Roanoke
Rapids, N. c., April q, 1915.
Whereas, God in his providence
has removed by death one of our
devoted members, Mrs. Henry
Wood, who has been a devout
member from the beginning of
the Presbyterian Organization in
Roanoke Rapids, we the Ladies
of the Aid Society, wish to ex-
press our esteem and love for our
sister worker.
Therefore be it resolved that
tho we bow humbly to the will
of our Heavenly Father, we wish
to express our deep sense of the
loss we have sustained.
II That we extend to her de-
voted husband family our
sympathy.
III ~
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07
.,.,oWing mail rema

moving mail remains
detained in the Rosemary Post
office.
Mrs. Ester Brown, Miss Bette
Butler, Mr.. Perry D. Brown,
Mrs. ". c. Davis, Willie A..
Davis, Mr.. Jesse Garner, W. D.
Haywood, Sunny Johnston, Mrs.
F. c. Medlin, Mr.. Harry Moore,
Mr.. D. M. Mabry, Mr.. j. W.
Pope, Farris Riggan, Mr.. W. P.
Stanley.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07
Notice

Advertised mail at Roanoke
Rapids Postoffice.
Mr.. jim Scott, Mr.. Charlie
Wilkins.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07
Report of the condition of
The Rosemary Banking and
Trust Company

~~.@~
Trust Company
at Rosemary
in the State of North Carolina. at the
close of business May LIST 1915.
RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts $24, 63S. As
Overdrafts secured l0l.8l
Banking House 1880. 90; Fur
niture and Fix, l,220O0 5,l7O.O0
Demand Loans SOC. 90
Due from Banks and Bankers 4,036. Ga
Gold Coin 40. 90
Silver com, including all mi
nor coin currency 1876. SIS
National bank notes and 9th
er U. S notes 10000
TOTAL, 500, l79. rs
LIABILITIES.
ttpital stock paid in $l1, 400. 90
Undivided profits, less cur
rent eN penses and tax
es PAID 443. 80
Bills Payable LOCO. 90
Deposits sub ect to check 10, FOG. A
SAVINGS Deposits l0,204.A
3ur % banks and bankers 100000
i,r's checks outstanding 425. 10
TOTAL, 500, l79. rs
state Of North Carolina, County of
Halifax, IS.
ieo armchael Cashier of the
7bo re-named bank. do solemnly swear
hat the above statement is true to the !
best of my knowledge and belief
GEO. CARMICHAEL, Cashier. |
correct Attest
f. BUCK, ]. II. LYERLY, T. W.
MULLEN, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of May 1915.
l.. G. SHELL Notary Public.
My Commission Expires Sept. Is, 1915.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-07

Mr.. Horner states that he will
be glad to swear ont warrants
at any time for speed violation
on the request of witnesse IN
order to secure uniform enforce
ment of the regulations i also
states that Magistrate | W
Brown will be glad 10 swa ont
warrants against him for SON
al violations of the said "a ula-
tons.
This makes an even de4I and
it is now up to the citizens T EN-
selves to aid in bringing ABOUT
more general obedience to the
speed ordinance than now exists.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-12
THE GERMAN REPLY

Germanys reply to the representations Of th"
Washington government is disquicting In mat
ters of this kind it is the intent behind the text that
is scrutnazed closely And, nasmuch as the note
is q reply and not an answer, are left to deter
mine as best we may just what the intent is.
The imperial government ignores altogether the
Lusitania incident Yet it was the LusItania Incl.
dent with the loss Of scof9s Of American lives that
prompted Washington TO demand certain Gssur-
ances In view Of this deliberate evasion Of the
issue no mater how fair spoken are the words by
which it is done, America is left TO draw n very
ugly conclusion
The press of the country has aIrcady expressed
itself quite pointedIy, The consensus Of opinion is
that words having failed, it is now up to the presi-
dent to act Yet everywhere there is the assurance
that the nation will be guided by Mr.. Wilson $
judgment
Had Germany Ipnogcd to convey TO This coun-
try absolute assurances of her good intentions the
situation would not be so strained. The attitude Of
her press on her reply however, seems convincing
testimony that the reply is indeed what it appears
to be. crnfily wordcd notice that she will be
moved from her purposes by no consideration a
neutral nation may urge
In the circumstances it is difficult 70 perceive
how Washington can do other than to shift to the
imperial German chancellory all responsibility for
the future relationship between the two countries
very few words will suffice to do this
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-12
THE COMMISSION is RIGHT

The city commissioners are to be congratulated
on their recognition Of the primal need of the city
and their apparent determination to work out a
plan for settling the water aud sewerage ques
tions once and for ALL II is not so much question
Of spending money as the mayor admirably points
out as it is to get one hundred cents value for
every dollar expended The Oklahoma City public
has ample confidence in the existing board and
will give the kndcst possible consideration 10 its
plans when those plans are finally announced
The matter appeals fayorably TO all Okla
hom0ns Many of the larger taxpayers. those who
will be most involved by any bonding proposition,
have become enthusiastic over the argument Of put
ting this great enterprise through now while
other cities are haltng in their construction tasks
Such men are quick to perceive the advantage
that win follow and agree that the Occrctions in
taxable values and labor payros will more than
make up the cost
1t is enterprise Of this nature that has made
every American city Kansas City has overcome
natural handicaps by the ndefmablc thing that
men only can supply The commissioners give the
assurance that their plan when announced will
guarantee the citizenship of the city against every
possible speculation and graft in connection with
the undertaking. The mayors achievements along
this line in past days, are still fresh in memory.
Let the press and public prepare to stand
squarely behind the plans finally agreed on and
cid in overcoming the last obstacle ia Che city 4
path
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-12

ing suspicion of the motives of those editorial
writers who fail to do reverence and homage at
his shrine He sees in that, or assumes, to, some
sinister interest standing at every editorial desk,
debating policy that threatens the republic
Therefore, he would have editorials signed, and
some sort of an inquisitorlal body to inquire into
the secret ramficatons Of the publications owner.
ship
There is a law in existence at the moment, de,
signed to accomplish this very purpose The demo
gognes of the political arena, finding themselves
unable to control the press undertook to mmOsk
it. The result is now history Nothing was nc.
compshed because the press has nothing to con-
ceal In the very nature of things II IS Impossible
for publication to cloak either the source Of It's
control or the purpose Of its policy
The American newspapers need no dcfrrSc
Those that do require defense last only short
time Those that are worthy of success and are
succeeding are capable Of wihstandmg the attacks
of dozen Bryans The cx-socretary Of state /,
particularly bitter against independent papers
Possibly he has not forgotten that it was the pub
fishers of the nation suddenly putting patriotism
above partsSnsm. and thus becoming independent
Of party control, that saved this nation from one
Of his most menacing onsaughts
As between the free and mfettercd press or lh'
nation and the professional politicians the Amerj
can people may be relied on to return a sane yer
diet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-07-12
THE REoTITUDE OF THE PRESS

Mr. Bryan is loose again in the land with an old
ism worked over He persists in seeing in the press
Of the nation a menace to its perpetuty Failing
in his twentyyear crusade to reform politics and
make over business fabric, he now turns his at.
tenton to telling the publishers of the country how
they shall conduct their enterprises
Let il be understood once for all that The Times
has no disposition to pan this versatile American
politician or to impugn his motives Nor is il dis.
posed to interfere in his game which Is to get pub
lieity in negotiable form.
But this assumption of superior virtue by Mr.
Bryan is not only wretchedly immodpst, but is far
from being justified by the facts To undertake Ia
tell the publishers Of the nation by law how they
shall make up their papers is to at least suggest
that they are less capable than the political agent
suggestion TOO, that is very wide Of the mark
The Nebraska gentleman is continually assert