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growth without the suspicion or sug- gestion of scandal or other moral delinuuency.

SiO" LII WltAoul tHe SuSplClon or SuS- gestion of scandal or other moral delinquency
 In this petition. the undersigned representatives of the negro race feel their helplessness and depend ance upon the splendid white Chris tian manhood and womanhood of South Arkansas and especially of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county
 The history of the negro race. both in slavery and in freedom, proves them to be a God-fearing and loyal race, and grateful for the assistance they have, and are receiving rom their white fellow-citizens along all lines ol advancement in educational and industrial development.
 We know. as few others know, that the future as we'll as the present welfare of our race depends upon maintaining the harmonious. pleas ant and beneficial relations that nave for so many years obtained be- tween the white and black people of this community and section,
 We are sincere i'll our desire to do all things needful to maintain and perpetuate those mutually beneficial relations.
 In the matter above referred to We can do little or nothing without the assistance, encouragement and advice of our white friends.
 The facts and conditions concern ing our Branch Normal college though not as yet appearing in public print, we are assured are known by our white fellow-citizans of both christian or non-religious views or professions.
 It is for them to determine if these conditions are to be longer permit tel to humiliata and disgrace all the God-fearing and law-abiding citizens of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county. regardless of race, color, political utilization or previous condition of servitude."
 The good name and credit of our great state of which we are all So justly proud is involved in this un- pleasant and deplorabIe matter, as all intelligent people can perce,vc. We are ready and anxious to do all things in our limited power to correct the abuses of which so much complaint has been and is being made, but can, as before said, accom- plish but little without the active sympathy, support and cooperation of our white friends, both within and without the church of our Lord and Master.
 Respectfully and prayerfully sub mitted,
 o. l.. MOODY.
 Pastor St. John A. M. E. Church.
 l.. c. CULLIVER,
 Baptist Church.
 T. J. ROSS,
 VIM. WHITE, D. D.
 M. F. STRONG,
 St. James M E. Church.
 JOHN H. YOUNG, SIR.
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tions. I had fainting spells, bloated, and could hardly stand the pain in my left side. My husband insisted that try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and l am so thankful ] did. for am now we'll woman. I sleep better, do all my housework and take long walks. never fail to praise Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for my good health. Mrs. J. M. REsCH. 1900 West Broadway, Louisville, Ky.
 Since we guarantee that all testimo- nials which we publish are genuine. is it not fair to suppose that if Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound has the virtue to help these women it will help any other woman who is suffering in 9 like manner?
 If you are ill do not drag along until an operation is necessary, but at once take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 Write to Lydia E. Pinkhaln Medicine Co.,, (confidentiaD Lynn. Mass. Your letter vii be opened. read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-04
"Sure! E use TIE every lime for any
 foot trouble"

You can be happy footed just like me- Use "TIZ" and never suffer with tender. raw. burning, blistared, swollen. tired. smelly feet "TIz'' and only "TlZ" takes the pain and soreness out of corns, callousss ana bunions.
 As soon as you put your feet in a ''TIZ" bath, you just feel the happl- ness soaking in. How good your poor, old feet feel. They want to dance for joy. "TIZ" is grand. "TlZ" in stantly draws out all the poisonous exudations which puff up your feet and cause sore. inflamed, aching. sweaty, smelly feet.
 Get p cent box of s'TlZ' at any drtg store or department store. Get instant foot relief Laugh at foot sui ferers who complain. Because your feet are never. never going to bother or make you limp any more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-04
TURN ON THE LIGHT.

Superintendent w Harris, Of the Branch Normal school, is resting under some serious charges, maue by pupil of the school named Opne- lia Wade and her parents The charges have been partially investl- gated by a committee composed of State Superintendent of Public In struction Cook, President Futrall and Trustees Banks and Pace of the state university. This committee, after holding a star chamber session with local committee appointed by Sup erintendent Cook is said to have made a report to the effect that tho charges made against superintendent Harris were not Sufficient grlev- ance" to justify the strike of the pupils, and that the Branch Norma, school will, therefore be ordered opened again.
 Tn the meantime the students have met and passed a resolution to the ef- feet that they will not again attend the school until "this matter is ad- iusted" It is reported that the ac- tion of the pupils is sustained by d majority of the teachers at the Branch Normal school, which has been closed for more than two weeks.
 This is very grave situation, vi tally effecting the harmonious rela- tions that have so long been maln- tained between the white and black races in Jefferson county and South Arkansas. Charges of the nature of these brought against Superintendent Harris cannot be laughed away or smcthered in executive sessions of either state officials or local citizens
 MT. Harris is either guilty Or inno- cent of the charges that have bees' made against him, and unfortunateip for him, this is not the first time such charges have been lodged against him.
 If MT. Harris is innocent Of the latest charges made against him as superintendent of the Branch Normal school, he should seek full and pub lie investigation, in order that he may be vindicated. If he is guilty, there is nothing left for him to do but to resign the position he has so long held, in the face of charges more serious than those now made against him. There is no middle course for him to pursue.
 The future usefulness and exist ence of state institution IS involved in this matter, and the personality of Mr. Harris does not outweigh the considerations demanding speedy and thorough investigation of the complains made by both teachers and pupils of the Branch Normal school. While admitting some Of the charges made by the Wade girl, MT. Harris, we are informed, claims to be innocent of the wrong intent placed upon his actions.
 Whether MT. Harris seeks it or not, the trustees of the Branch Normal should make a thorough and open probe into all the facts leading to | the recent "strike" of the pupils And if Superintendent Harris and his friends desire his vindication and retention ia his present position as the head of the only state negro schoo! /, i'll Arkansas, both he and they should ] have the grace and decency to roll no other obstacles or objections in the i way of such an investigation.-Plne Bluff Press Eagle, April 2, 1915.
 (Advertisepent) : Pine Bluff, April 3. "Ta the chairman and members of
 the ministers mass meeting, we
 your committee on resolutions peg
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All day Easter Sunday streams of pill grins visit the tomb itself. Only three can enter it at a time, for it is six feet square, and half it's space is taken up by the sarcophagus-a white marble Shelt cracked across, supported on mar ble slab, about three feet high. Lamps of silver and gold hang above 1t and shed d dim light upon the figure of a Greek priest on silent guard. This is the Holy of Holies-the holiest spot in the world Princes and paupers. kneeling in tho place where they believe Jesus lay for three days, stretch quivering fingers to touch the marble shelf and sob as if their hearts would break. It is here that Easter makes the whole world kin. churches of southern India-aU these races mingle with Latins from west ern Europe, with Slavs from the East and North, with Germans, English, Americans, Scandinavians.
 And this. mind you, against pecu- liar background of Jewish life-at one time largely Sephardic--that is, of Jews driven centuries ago from Spain and Portugal, but in late years to a fast growing extent from Ashkenazi; Jews who have returned, thanks to the efforts of a powerful propaganda, from Poland, Russia, the Balkans, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Holland and England. Tn the midst of all, and presenting an individuality perhaps more distinct than all the others, you see the Mo- hammedan master of the land-the Arab in his solemn garb and majestic bearing, and the Turkish official and soldier naughty in the exercise of his duty to keep the Christian pilgrims in cleck and to preserve order.
 Elaborate processions and ceremo- nials make holy week in Jerusalem gorgeous event, where the intimate note of the resurrection is not conspic- uous. Especially does it bring out the division of Christendom, so strikingly shown in the way in which Latins, Greeks, Armenians and Copts share the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
 Though the census of 1896 gives the "muteessarifik" of Jerusalem 25,000 Latins and only 16,000 Greeks, the visitor is apt to be impressed with the religious predominance of the latter. Particularly at Easter the marvellous services of the Greek orthodox church convey the priority of these ceremo- nies; none, perhaps, is more impress sive than that of the washing of feet, on the Thursday before Easter.
 On that day a platform is erected in the court of the church, which is occu- pied by the Greek patriarch of Jerusa- lem and twelve high church digni- taries. Court stairs inches and every corner is crowded by the faithful to witness the enactment of the scene when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. The parts of Jesus, John, Peter and Judas are each given to an ecclesiastic, and are read with fine simplicity, though the story is told with a certain freedom from Gospel text.
 At the end the patriarch washes the feet of the twelve clerics and, repeat ing Jesus' words, Let us go, for he that will betray me is nigh gives the 5igs,al to arise, and they all withdraw 10 the church. Then an olive branch, hanging over the chancel of tls plat form. is pulled up to the TOOL |, sho church amid shouts ce Joy.
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Pine Bluff, April 3

Tn the chairman and members of the ministers mass meeting, we
 your committee on resolutions beg
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-04
NEGRO MINISTER'S
 WANT PUBLICITY
 GIVEN ID NORMAL
Decide on State Wide Gam paign Of Publicity and Alp
 peal to White People.

With the state board of education announcing informally that the striking students of the Pine Bluff Branch Normal are without griev- ance and the school will open tomor- row morning, and with tie students and the leaders Of the negro race here contending that the students were justified, and will not return to their classes, the future of the school appears in doubt
 Another meeting of the negro min isters of the city was held yesterday afternoon, when 9 committee on reso- lutlons, appointed at Fridays meet ing, submitted a report The resolu- 1icns, which were adopted read as follows:
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w. T. .Azbell. ex-postmaster of Edwardsport, ind, writes: "I suffer- ed from severe trouble with my kid. neys and back. First bottle of Foley Kidney Pills gave me relief" Thous- ands testify that backache, rheuma- usm, sore muscles, aching joints and bladder weakness vanished when Foley Kidney Pills were taken. Mann Pharmacy
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sure He Had t. 7

She (to husband who has armful of bundles)--"Good heavens. Jack! What are all those thirgs for?" He--"Well, l couldn't remember the thing you told ms to get, so sot all the things [ thought 1t might have bseu. Judge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-04
WOMAN REFUSES
 : OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved by Taking Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable
 Compound.
Louisville, Ky" think if more suf- fering women would take Lydia E,

Plnkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound they
 would enjoy better health. 1 suffered from a female trou-
 ble, and the doctors decided 1 had a humorous grow t h and would have to be operated upon, but l refused as 1 dc not believe iii opera
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
NO DOUBT THAT
RESINOL DOES
HEAL SICK SKIN

When you know physicians have
prescribed Resinol for 20 years in the
treatment of eczema and other itch
Ing, burning, unsightly skin eruptions,
and have written thousands Of reports
saying: 1T is my regular prescrip-
ton for itching" "Resinol has pro-
duced brilliant results" The result
it gave was marvellous in one of the
worst cases of eczema" etc, doesn't
it make you feel that this Is the treat
ment l can rely on for MY skin trou.
ble?"
The moment Resinol Ointment
touches itching skins. the itching
stops and healing begins. With the
aid of Resinol Soap, it almost always
clears away every trace of eczema,
ringworm, pimples, or other torment
ing eruption quickly, leaving the skin
clear and healthy Sold by all drug
gists. For trial free. write to Dept.
17-R, >sinol, Baltimore, Md.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
STATE AUTO CLUB
GETS GOOD START

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 11.--Indiana
Is to have an active, virile. militant
automobile organization.
With the formation Of the Hoosier
State Automobile association, and the
Ming OF articles OF Incorporation, an
other movement to put Indiana In the
forefront OF automobile states was
launched.
The purposes of the organization
are manifold. but are. in q word, to
further the interests of automobilists
and the general public in relation to
the automobile; to carry on a cam
paign for q state highway system,
which will be of benefit to everybody.
The plan of organization is simple.
The scheme is built on the idea of
strong local organization, with the
county perhaps as the unit, each affil-
lated with the state organization.
Field secretaries Of the new organ
ization are to be sent into the various
counties to carry on the work OF or
ganization.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
NUMBER OF PERSONS
AT FRIENDLESS HOME
DECREASES SUDDENLY

During the three months ending July
l, 1918, there had been forty-seven
children taken care of at the Home
for the Friendless. During the last
year there has been an average OF
eighteen children at the home every
day. At the present there are only
seven children at the home, none of
whom is being supported by the coun-
ty.
An investigation was recently con.
Quoted by special committee of the
county commissioners, and although
no definite information has been given
by the committee, it is learned that
employed to place children in care OF
the home was suggested. 1t is also
understood the committee in it's in
vestigations has found thatth present
method being used to SUPPORT chill
dren in the home through county
funds is illegal.
II have never had the new law ex-
planned to me- said Mrs. Aurelia
Thomas, matron of the Home for the
Friendless, this morning. Il merely
receive the children that are placed
in my care"
The sudden decrease in the number
of children at the home has become
the subject of persons who have kept
in touch with the situation. Within
the last week efforts have been made
to place several of the children in
homes and also several of the chill
dren who are being cared for at coun-
ty expenses have been placed with rel
atives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
WOMAN'S LOVE
HELPS SlEUTH
ARREST LOVER

II It had not been for the keen de-
sire Of James Johns sweetheart to see
him again he probably would not be IN
custody in Elwood facing a possible
charge OF stealing a ten-ton automo-
bile passenger hack belonging to How.
ell Rich. the unshaved proprietor Of
several Richmond barber shops,
Louis Traylor. proprietor Of a small
restaurant on North Ninth street, was
the man responsible for the apprehec-
sion of Johns and the recovery of the
hack, which is valued at $4,000. Tray
Tor was at one time q detective and
when Rich learned this he promptly
induced Traylor to don his false whis-
kers and gumshoes once more and take
to the trail OF the fugitive hack pill
ferer
A photograph of Johns which TRAY
Tor secured from Johns sweethear.
was the principal agency leading to his
apprehension at Elwood yesterday.
Johns 6orrows Truck.
Three weeks ago Johns went to Rich
with the suggestion that he take the
auto hack. which Rich had just pur-
chased, and make the county fair ci--
cult in Northern Indiana, Rich to re-
ceive a substantial commission from
the money Johns took In as fares from
passengers. Rich agreed to this ar
rangement. providing Johns reported
to him by telephone at the close of
each day the amount of business trans
acted. Johns promised to do this but
after lie took the hack Rich never
heard from him again until his arres st
at Flwood yesterday
ho1
only way I could find him would be to
secure his photograph" Traylor said
today. Il got his girl to give me his
photo when I told her l wanted to To-
cate him so could offer him a better
Job than he had She wanted him to
get back to Richmond so she could be
with him more and loaned me tn.
photo. I got trace of him at Montpel.
Ter. He had couple Of rough.necks
with him there and I guess they must
have been acring as conductors of the
hack, because they had lot of money
and Johns was about broke. He owed
q garage bill and the garage man was
holding the machine until settlement
was made. but he finally permitted
Johns to take out party Of people
on a promise Of settling the bill the
next day. The garage man never saw
Johns again. I next went to Elwood
and l met Johns on the street l had
the police take charge OF him until
Rich decided what action he wanted
to take"
1t is understood that Rich sent an
agent to Elwood today with instruc.
lions to get 4 satisfactory settlement
out of Johns or to file an affidavit
ageins, him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
DARING OFFICER
WITH SIX men
take IS GUNS
Captured Austrian Forces
Russians to Surrender
With General and Cannon
to Attacking TeutOns.

VIENNA, Aug. 11.-An officer anc
a corporal of the Landwehr Ulan regi
ment of Hohenauth are highly praised
for one of the bravest deeds OF the
war, in an official report just pub
lished. Both have been decorated
with the military cross of the first
class.
The two heroes, Lieutenant v. Pind-
ter and Corporal Klose, were captured
by cossacks during the pursuit Of the
fleeing Russian army in eastern Ga
licia. Near Mana the Russian brig
ade which carried them along with
other prisoners, was attacked by Ger
man and Austrian batteries and ma
chine gun detachments.
The Russians were thrown into a
panic by the heavy fire, and paid no
attention to their prisoners. Lieuten-
ant v. Pindter and the corporal, max
ing use of the excitement, quickly
armed five of the other captured Aus
trians, soldiers of the Piesek Land
wehr infantry regiment, with Russian
guns. Then the daring officer ordered
the Russian commander to surrender.
The Russians were so completely TAX
en- by surprise that many of them
threw up their hands, while the 9th.
ers fled.
The lieutenant and his little band
captured the general commanding the
Russian brigade. a colonel, ten other
officers and 1872 men, together with
fifteen heavy guns, several machine
guns and great number Of ammuni-
ton wagons and horses. In the mean.
time one of the Austrian machine gun
detachments had reached the scene of
this unique coup the main" and the
Russians were quickly transported be-
hind the Austrian front.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
Talks With Lovers
Kitty Carothers Gives Advice Young Persons and An
swers Inquiries About Affairs of Heart

Dear Miss Carothers-For two years
have been going with young man
who wants to marry me. l admire
him very much, but two months ago
I met another young man equally as
nice as the one l have been going
with. Both men are liked by my fam
lily. I must give up one or the other.
What would you advise me to do?
UNCERTAIN.
Real love does not doubt it's object.
Unless your loyalty to the first man is
great enough to overcome whatever
fascination or charm the newer love
has for you, you do not care for him
enough to marry him. And on the 9TH
err hand, unless you feel sure that
your feeling for the second man is
great enough to wipe out your tender
memories and affection for the old love
he is not the man for you either. Look
into your own heart ana be honest
with yourself and the man you love-
if you truly love either.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
BRIDGE CONDEMNATION
RECALLS MUCH DATA
ABOUT FAMOUS SPAN

The Main street bridge. which has
been condemned for heavy traffic by
the city officials and the county bridge
engineer, has been in use only eighteen
years and cost the county SCI, 900. AT
the time of it's construction, severe
criticism was raised relative to the
plan of building it on an incline, but
according to the county bridge en-.
gineer, this has had little effect in
causing the present unsafe condition
The following are some facts rela.
tive to the bridge:
Length, 635 feet.
Width, AZ feet.
Width Of roadway, 80 feet.
Width of sidewalks, 6 feet.
Bridge Is Is feet, 3 inches higher
at west end than at east end.
Contract was let by board OF com.
missioners on July 7, 1896.
The county commissioners were
Caleb Harley, Solomon Woody and
James Scott Alonzo Marshall was
county auditor.
Total cost. $4,000. .-
Original contract price, $59,694.
Additional expense of construction
$1,306
Built by the Massellon Bridge com.
pany, Massellon, Ohio.
There were twelve bids received and
twenty-five plans presented.
The bridge was paid for by appro
priations of $4,000 being made by
the commissioners in 1899, 1900 and
1901, after $4,000 had been appro-
priated in 1898.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-08-11
COUNTY EXPENSES
MORE next YEAR

The estimate of county expenses, in.
GLIDING the expenses of the county
commissioners court, the county coun.
Gil. expenses of assessing, township
poor, etc, is larger this year than thu
estimate of last year. The county
commissioners Monday discussed the
budget of expenses for 1916. but did
not complete the work of fixing the
final estimate to be presented to tn
county council
Last year the county expenses out.
side of the office expenses Of the var:-
GUS county officials. were S92,510 The
township poor fund will have to be in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000 this
year. Another item of expense on the
1916 budget tcat was not included last
year is the expenses of election and
registration which takes place next
year. This will cost the county ap.
proximately $4,000. The expenses Of
the county assessing Of property will
be lower next year than those of the
past year.