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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
GERMANY'S OFFER
 FIXES IA CENTS
 AS COTTON PRICE
Germany's offer fixes 14 cents as colt Hoke Smith Notified Ger mans Have Put Up Se-
 curities in Berlin.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Nothing short of 14-cent cc ton is expected by Senator Hoks Smith. following cable grams received by aim from Berlin that German firms which recently of fered to buy million bales, of Amer ican cotton at l6 cents per pound de- livered, had deposited securities with the American consulate in Berlin to cover the purchase price and guar anteeing that the cotton will not be put to military or naval purposes.
 Ae it costs 2 cents per pound to deliver cotton in Berlin, this makes the price offered equivalent to IA cents in the United States. The view entertained by Senator Smith is that German cotton buyers, in anticipa- tion of this government winning in her protest against absolute embargo against cotton as contraband, are willing to buy in this country, believ- ing that cotton can be delivered in the spring, when embargo obstacles have been removed
 Great Britain is now buying heavi- ly in this country. For some time there have been evidences that Ger
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
PERSONAL.

Dr. w. H. Blankenship, who has bsen quite ill, has sufficiently recov- cred as to be able to be at his office yesterday.
 N. Finklestein has virtually recoy- cred from minor Operation at the Florence sanitarum early in the week. @.--- Hcrace Pool is repor, ed Somewhat improved from a sevsre attack of ill- ness. 3f" n Little improvement is reported in the condition of c. H. Byers, who has been severely i'll the past nine weeks.
 J. E. Hill, telegrapher for the Cot ton Belt, was taken to the Cotton Belt hospital at Tsxarkana vest rday, for treat tment for fever.
 w. D. Hearn haG returned from a business trip to St. Louis.
 J. D. Boyca is spending several days at points in Scutharn Arkansas.
 Leslie Mcintyre has returned from Millville, where he spent the past week.
 Carl B. Fritz of. Ottumwa, Iowa, is the guest for few days of MT. and Mrs. J. D.. Scott.
 Aod MCCdlll,s JI., lctul uCu yCoICI- day to his home at Monticello, after a visit here with his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. John M. Mccain.
 Nathan Finklestein of Terre Haute, Ind, is spending several days here as the guest of his brother, N. Finkle- stein, and other relatives.
 Frank Gang, formerly of Pine Bluff but now of Bloomington, Ill.,, is here on visit with Will Miller and ether friends.
 Harry T. Woodbridge @frise ed. from Little Rock yesterday for 9 short visit with his parents, Judge and Mrs. w. T. Woodbridge. He will leave today for Washington, to complete his law studies at Georgetown University. He will continue to serve Senator James P. Clarke as secretary, through ar rangements perfected by Senator Clarke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
TAYLOR & co. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
 Phone 1032
LOCAL
WINDOW CHASE
8&ughman Cabinet Shop. Phone 12

8GughmaD Cabinet Shop. Phone l247.
 Let Graphic "classi,ied" ads hunt your wants. They go everywhere. al- most If
 There never was such 8 bargain as the Hoosier Wonder presents, $1 cash and $1 a week. Reap & Craw- ford. If
 Try G. P. Lyons for fresh and cured meats, Fish and oysters in season, Satisfaction guaranteed; prompt de. livery service. 72o Main street, telc- phone 19,
 We have all crder for fifty sec ond hand cook ..stovss and will pay cash or take them in exchange. Phone .3O1. 9-26-6t
 You can make your choice in the quiet of your home CT office. by hav- ing Graphic classified" ads bri..g applicants and applications to you. If
 -Halrdresslng, manicuring, sham oooing, scalp treatment and chiro- pody. Mamade Susie Hockenhull, s151c w. Barraque, phone 1900. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
E. G. HUDsON,s STATEMENT.

D. G. Hudson, merchant Of Cha' blee, Ga, says Foley Cathartic Tab lets are tie "best on earth" for { thorough cleansing and movement, of the bowels without the slightest in- convenience or sickening and no bad effects. They certainly do relieve in digestion or constipation quickly ant liven up the liver. They make you feel light, free and energetic. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
DRESS.MAKING PARLORS OPEN.

The making parlors at Mo- Ewen's are again cpN with Miss Mathews in charge. Special attention also given to the altering of ready to-wear garments. Phone No. 179.
 9-26-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
War Deaths Hit Insurance Companies,

War Deaths Hit Insurance Companies. London, Sept. 25.-British industri- al life assurance companies have al- ready paid $4,302, $50 to heirs of 46,2O0 soldiers and sailors killed in the war. The Claims in for officers killed now amount approximately to $14,O00,OO0. In one case a claim for $5O0,0OG was paid, while there have been many others between $50,O0O and $25O, ,0OO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
NEW AUTUMN MILLINERY.

While in Kansas City and St. Louis I will buy a stock of the latest ladies and children's hats. I expect to re- turn home during the week.; and you will have a collection of the newest goods on the market to select from. My prices are always reasonable.
 MRS. J. N. LEWIS,
 1720 Linden street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

many was buying cotton in this coun- try and many in high official circles maintain that her, activities have been the element that has gradually in- creased and steadily maintained the high price of cotton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT g4 NO. 4.
Tax Notice

Tax Notice.
 Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District NO. Four (Dol- larway Road) Tax will be due Octo- Der 10th, 1915. and, unless paid within sixty (6O> days thereafter, penalty of twenty-five (25), per cent will at tach. E1
 Under the. law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty
 R. H. WILLIAMS.
 n, Collector Pine Bluff, Ark9 Sept. 10, 1915, 9-s-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

You can make your choice in the quiet of your home or office, by hav- ing Gral hic classified" ads bring ap- plicants and applications to you, If
 Anyone wishing to buy or sell Jefferson county script, call on Chas. Veil Supply Go. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
CONKEY SAYS:-

DON'T WORRY-CONKEY' NOX-I- lcIDE drives out disease germs, in sects, vermin and bad odors. Con- keys Poultry Book FREE with or der. Get can. w. l.. DeWoody &
 Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
NEW FALL MILLINERY.

The place to get style at low cost. Models and materials fresh from northern and eastern markets. Old materials remade into up-to-date 'headwear. Hours from l to 3 D. m. Mrs. Nell Kirchgraber, 11one 2053.
 9-26-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
Reduced Rates to Washington D. C.,
 via St. l.. I. M. & s. Ry.

Account National Encampment
 Grand Army of the Republic, Saptem- bcr 27 to October 2, 1915. A rate of $37.O0 via St. Louis Mo-. and rate of $3199 via Memphis, Tenn., will apply from Pine Bluff, Ark. Tickets on sale September 24 to 26, 1915. Good returning October 16, 1915. For other information telephone 1046 ; or call and see, < < If D. c. PAYNE, Agent s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

A PREVENTATIVE FROM SUICIDE
 Use the New Visible Silent Wood- stock Typewriter, sold by Nath E. Rodgers, agent, 1271a Main street, Pine Bluff,. Ark, you'll always remain sane? 7-s3-3m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

Kitchen work cut in half with Hoosier cabinet. The great sale is on today. Reap & Crawford. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

To-day the Great Hoosier Sale is on in full blast. $1 cash and dol- lar week puts one in your kitchen. Reap & Crawford. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
Accordion Plaited Dresses

ACCOTU1OU FIaICeu Dr6SSES 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 Things in coats and do all general repair work on clothing.
 Phone 1928. Over Lewine's Quality
 Shop 22O1s Main st.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

Tho 0ulnine That Does Not Affect The Head Because of 1t. tonic and laxative effect, LAXA- TIVE BROM(H HDUININEis is better than ordinary Quinine and Soes not cause nervousness nor ringing ill head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 25c
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26

You can save several dollars now by getting one of the "fIoosier Won ders" for BPS, $1 cash and $1 week
 Reap & Crawford. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-26
A Prudent Man

The prudent man carries insurance on his household goods. It costs him money but he can't afford to carry it himself.
 
 It's equally true with life insurance live stock insurance, grain insurance Band so on. He pays somebody else z.o take the risk of loss. But you fan't very we'll insure money that is Z carried on your persons or hid about .he house. The risk is so great no reliable company will take the chance Then why should you? The Ning to do is to follow the prudent v,an and put it in the bank. Il,e Citizens Bank
 Ipitai and Profits. S45C, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Recovery
i'm Values
OF Money
Gain of More Than Eight Cents
for Pound Sterling on Ex-
change Thursday

New York, Sept. 2.-Recovery Of for
eign money values in this market was
as spectacular and swift today as in
its recent decline. Sterling gained So
cents from last nights quotations,
touching 4.62l2 at the close; francs
gained Il cents on the days transac-
tons. going to 595, and Tires showed an
Of nine cents at Ga. Reich
marks. inactive, gained quarter of a
point.
Situation Clears
ToGay's sudden and unprecedented
rally clarified the situation for the
time being and led to the belief that
the rates nearly approaching normal
within the next few days was antici-
yated and this, il was thought, had d
Wholesome effect on the market and
would lead to further gains tomorrow
Il was reported. without confirmation,
that the British delegates whose de-
parture the censor has cloaked with
secrecy, were aboard a British warship
and that they would soon be landed at
Halifax on their way to New York.
Another Gold Shipment
From authoritative sources it was
learned that another t-g consignment OF
British gold and American securities is
on the wy here by way Of Halifax. Two
shipments have been received, both OF
them coming to halifax on British
man Of war. The gold and securities il
these shipments totalled about s11o 900 90
The next big gold shipment from
abroad was not expected this week. bu,
il is thought should reach this city early
next week. Another shipment, il was
said, would follow close behind.
Heavy foreign selling of securities was
a factor in the restoration of rates to-
day as we'll as general covering of short
contracts. Gables from abroad told Q.
the forcing out Of American stocks and
bonds in the hands Of British holders
by the attractive premiums offered al
prevailing exchange rates.
With the arrival here of the British
and French financiers, believed to be only
a few days off, a general readjustment
of the entire situation appeared to be
in sight tonight and bankers here were
optimistic that the crisis had passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
AUiQtOr at
Fair Has
Accident
Redding Strikes Same Wire as
Smith and Crashes into
Horse Sheds

Waterville, Me, Sept. 2.-(SpeciaO.
program, the aeroplane going up first,
or the unlucky fate that seems to fol-
low aviators at the Central Maine, ].
c. Redding, the aviator Of the flying
machine, after making splendid
flight, failed to make his landing prop
erly and smashed into the horse sheds
at the west Of the track, badly wreck
ing his machine but luckily escaping
without any injuries himself. The ma
chine got away prettily and Redding
went much higher than on either OF
the other days. He made number Of
graceful spirals and dips and then
when near the ground, started dip,
his idea being TO get down near the
crowd and possibly drive them from
the lnfield, in order that he might have
a chance to make a good landing, he
did not reckon with the wind which
came sharply over the sheds from the
west and it drove him so far down
that the tail of the machine struck the
ground. it was impossible for him to
land as there was a crowd out in front
who would surely have been run down
by the fast travelling machine, and
Redding tried to get into the air again,
he would have succeeded but for the
wire which sent the aviator Smith to
a smash, striking the same wire in
about the same place and sending him
head on into the stalls, with a crash
which was heard all over the grounds
and sent a great crowd hurrying to
the scene. The front of the machine
was pretty thoroughly smashed up and
one Of the lower wings. Mr.. Redding
said that it would be impossible for
him 70 get the machine in readiness
to fly again for at least week and 1t
will be taken apart here and shipped
to mis- nome. He had expected TO appear
at Lancaster fair next week, but will
be obliged to cancel his engagement.
1t was a very narrow escape from
fatal accident and it was long time
before the crowd would believe that he
had escaped without a scratch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
CAPTURE Grodno Forts

The western forts Of Grodno were
evacuated after two Of them We're de-
stroyed by the heavy guns and storm
ed by the German infantry, and it is
considered extremely likely that the
whole fortress has already ben left to
its fate for 1t was no longer tenable
after the Germans had crossed the
Grodno-Vilna railway which they Gid
at two points and had penetrated the
Forest Of Bieloviezs, southeast OF the
town.
wilma Next Objective
Wilma, doubtless will be the next OBJ,
jective Of the Austro-Germans on this
front.
In the southeast, Vienna also reports
a series Of successes, which have VIZ
tually driven the Russians out OF Ga
licia; they now hold only a very mar
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03

For Natl
Defense
Prominent Citizens and
State Officials Meet on
Thursday E ening
and Take Preliminary
Steps to Join Move
ment

At the invitation NJ Francis NJ.
Jencks Of Baltimore, Nd. and Dublin.
\. H. ten Maine patriots met Thurs
day evening at the Augusta House 70
discuss plans for the formation Of
the Maine League for National De-
Tense. Mr.. Jencks. retired lawyer,
business man, and trustee Of John
Hopkins University mas already led
IN the formation Of such leagues in
Mar, land. New Hampshire, and Yer
mont. Re is planning Z great New
England convention - further the
plans Of the league a. soon as all
the New England states are organic
ed Today he will meet with Lewis
ton citizens and this afternoon at (
O'Clock he will be present al Z meet
ing in Portland similar 10 the meet
ing held at the Augusta House.
MIR. Paisted Chairman
The local organization. which was
temporarily organized Friday evening
IS headed BY Postmaster Frederick W
Plaisted. former Governor OF Maine
chairman; VIM. Z. Lawry was chosen
secretary. The % men present were
Ex-Gov Plaisted, Gen. George Mel
presson. Sen. Willis Z. Swift, Major
Charles B. Day, Judge Benjamin F
Cleaves, Hon. Elmer [. Newbert Rev
Henry E. Dunnack. Thomas c. In
graham. VIM. E. Lawry, and Mr.
Jencks At the close Of the meeting
and on motion Of Mr.. Dunnack a ris-
ing vote Of thanks was rendered Mr.
(continued on Page 12-Colur1n p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Find Bullet-Riddled
bodies OF Americans
Kidnapped by Me*icd11s
Farmer and Engineer Shot Death by Outlaws in Texas
One Mexican Killed in Battle with Platoon
of L. S. Infantry

brownsville. Texas, Sept. Zine
bullet riddled bodies Of two Americans
nho we're early today kidnapped by
Mexican bandits about i miles norlh
Of here. were found late TO-DAY IN the
bed Of dried lake.
They were Earl Donaldson, farmer,
who came here from Fayette. Mo, a
week ago, and an engineer named
smith. engaged in concrete construc-
+;on work on an irrigation canal. The
hod;es were brought to Brownsville to-
night.
In a fight today between a platoon OF
Tinted States Infantry and Is outlaws,
one of the Mexicans was killed and the
rest Of the band put TO rout. Inc nsht
occurred II miles north Of here. None
If the Americans were hurt. The band,
% which was ascribed the burning OF
a railroad trestle north of here last
night. today was held responsible for
the kidnapping of three Americans and
the burning of q pumping station. A
contractor named Dodson managed to
escape when the American troopers
appeared and fired on the Mexicans.
The other Americans were carried
away by the Mexicans, and their fate
was not learned until their bodies were
found.
Lieut.. Faulkner, who commanded a
detachment searching for outlaw
Mexicans, reported that the automobile
trucks bearing the Americans were
travelling along the old Alice stage
mach road when a band was seen.
Called upon to halt, six Of the Mexicans
showed fight, using an irrigation canal
as a trench. while 10 fed down the ca
nal. After a short fight. five more Mex
leans fed. leaving their dead comrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Ufe of Dead Physician Implicated
by Confession OF Three Negroes Who
Make Claim She Hired Then1f0 $4,000
Philadelphia and
Red Sox Apparent
Pennant Winners

New York. Sept. 2.-WhiIe Phila-
de'phia increased It's lead in the
National League race today and
Boston held its ground in the Amer
lean. the indications that the con-
tests for the remnants will be be-
tween two teams in each league be-
came more apparent.
BY losing it's first game Of a Sc
ries TO Brooklyn, Boston was set
back further into third place, while
PhiladelPh winning two games to
6rooklyn's one, slipped little fur
Their ahead Of the Superbas. How
ever, the Braves have not beer
eliminated from the race and Bos-
ton fans still see a possibility Of
having the whole Worid's Series
played in Boston.
Chicago was virtually eliminated
as contender for pennant honors
by losing TO Detroit today. the hard
hitting Tigers taking every game Of
the series. The White Sox are now
eight games behind the Tigers and
nine and half games behind the
Red Sox, who maintained their lead
over Jennings men by taking an
other game from Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
REPORTING
EVIDENCE
TO INDICT
LYNCHERS
Cobb County Grand Jury Ad-
mits Failure in the
Frank Case

Marietta, Ga, Sept. 1.-The Cobb
county grand jury reported late today
that It had been unable to find enough
evidence, after a two-days examina-
ton of witnesses to indict anyone for
the lynching Of Leo NJ. Frank. The re-
port stated:
I'VE have found several clues. but
we have been unable to find anyone
who could identify any party. We have
done our best. under our oath and we
regret to state that we have been I'M
able to find enough evidence to indict
anyone for this crime"
Continuing. the report said:
We find. from investigation that the
officers Of the law and the citizens Of
our town and county knew nothing OF
this crime until they heard Of the body
being found near Freys gin in this
countY.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
CATTLE TICK COST
s9O,00O,O00 YEAR

Washington. Sept. 1.-The cattle tick
cost the United States approximately
$50, 900 during the past year. according
to estimates by DR.. A. D. Melvin. chief
of the federal bureau Of animal industry,
today This includes destruction of the
cattle. decreases in value of hides and in
production Of milk. etc.
A circular issued by Secretary Hous-
ton advises all stock interests that the
eradica ton of the tick is essential to the
development of a sound agricultural svs-
TEN in the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Several Accidents

The day was replete with accidents
rome Of which resulted seriously ex-
cept in property damage. The first
occurred when the morning crowds
were going TO the grounds, two of the
cars coming together with force
enough TO put one Of them, Fairfield
car 40. Il. out Of business. The 9TH
z, car. one Of those borrowed from
the Lewiston road, did not suffer as
much and was able to be back on the
run in a few hours. The second oc-
Cured when the flying machine came
10 grief. Number three was the
smash-up in the 2.35 pace and then
the aeronaut fell into the Messalons-
kee and had TO swim ashore. Well
there is two Of them" said Jack Muir
ply, the parachute jumper, as ne
watched the miX-up in the horse trot,
and l guess today is where l get
mine" but his proved to be nothing
worse than good ducking- He
swan ashore and then back anc got
Els parachute which went into the
stream after him. and was returned
t. the grounds in Director Robinson's
automobile The last accident Of the
cav came as Tie lSi 4IOcli - o' -
vere On their way home, one Of the
ears being off the iron for nearly half
an hour and making big delay in
tie handling Of the crowd,
II was certainly the greatest day
il the history Of the fair everything
was ideal for il and barring the I'M
fortunate accidents. everything went
off exactly as advertised and every
one enjoyed themselves to the limit.
In spite of the bad ending OF the
aeroplane flight. Professor Bonnette
got his balloon away promptly start
ing q little later than usual on &C.
count Of the wind which he hoped
would 90 down. The exhibition was
q double parachute drop and it was
made in good shape and the aeronaut
returned to the grounds within
short time.
CONTINUED on Page 12-colurn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Cars Line Before Bal
tic City Stops Advance
of General Won Hin
denburg
ADVANCE
ON REMAINDER OF
WESTERN FRONT
General Hamilton's Re-
port Is Contradiction
of Turkish Claims in
Dardanelles

London. Sept. 2.-e.4o P. M.-Except
in the region of Riga, where the Rus
slams are presenting a solid front to
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, the
Austro-German offensive is again
making Roadway and. as they have
been doing for four months. the Rus
sian troops have resumed their with
drawal movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Ven Bernstorff instructions
SENTENCE ETTOR
AT WATERBURY

Waterbury. CT, Sept. . Joseph J..
Ettor, a member If the Industrial
Workers of the World, who has been
mass meetings in hall
which he hired after the police refused
him permission 10 hold such meetings
on the streets, was sentenced to jail
for six months today for breaking Of
the peace. Sentence on the charge that
he resisted an officer was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
Form New
Branch OF
Cong. Union
First Steps in Establishing a
Maine Organization of
Suffrage Workers

Portland Nc. Sep 2-Prel..ninary
steps for the formation Of a Maine
branch Of the Women's Congressional
Urioa We've taken here This afternoon
at 4 luncheon ATTENDED BY summer
residents and Maine women prominent
in Tie work for wornen's suffrage.
Mrs +. T. Whitehouse Of Portland
presided. tn guest Of the afternoon
was Mrs. Florence Kelley OF New
York Mrs. Kelley, MIS-. John ].
White. Of New York, ana Mrs. Law
renee Lewis We're the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
10000
in Crowd at Fair
Central Maine Exhibition Calls Out Greatest
Throngs in It's History Several Accidents but
None Very Serious Aeroplane Is Smashed
Parachute Jumper Falls into Messalonskee-
Trolley Cars in Trouble

The third day of the Central Maine
Fair Of 1915 will go down as the
greatest in the history Of the fair.
Those familiar with the grounds and
the number Of people that it takes
to fill them, estimated the crowd at
10000 and they came early and they
stayed late. 1t was happy crowd.
one that was out for good time and
b,1 !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-03
TO
RETURN CHINA
INTO MONARCHY

Shanghai, China, Sept Hi Yuen-
Heng has resigned as vice president of
the Chinese republic. The interpreted
ton placed upon his act is that it is
preparatory to the establishing Of a
monarchy. which is popularity regarded
as virtually certain.