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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-02-16
Street PAVING
STILL POPULAR
Fifteenth Laurel Street
Paving District to Be En-
larged to % Blocks
DISCUSS WELLS SEAT
(0EnplE lnnSidGrp
DISCUSS WELLS SEAT
Council Considers Ordinance for Flee.
tiGn to Fill Vacancy. Dropping Mat
ter When Mayor Points Out
That Meme Exists.

The granting of a new petition. for
the organization of an improvement
district, to be known as district No.
"a and to cover the paving OF Fif-
tenth avenue Laurel and other
streets, after the Withdrawn Of a
former petition, was about the most
important business transacted at the
regular meeting Of the city council
last night.
The new petition asks for the pri-
vilege of forming an improvement
district for the paving of Fifteenth
avenue from State street to Cherry,
of Eighth avenue from Laurel to
Walnut, Of Ninth from Laurel to
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-02-16

Its People Make Ii
We are all dependent upon one another The
welfare of the towns and the surrounding de-
ponds upon spirit of kindly cooperation between
those who live in towns and those who live upon the
Without splendid little towns we would have
rural atmosphere which would drive every bright
country boy and girl to the cites-while without
the farms the towns would wither and die.
&c. in turn, the welfare of the state depends
upon that same cooperation between these
mites and this is where the people and the railroads
join hands. Consider for the conditions
that would prevail without railroad facilities
The trains the railroads are like shutes
greet LOOM carrying the threads of business back
and forth and weaving the fields, the forests, the
towns and the great cities into empire Of pros
perity
Splendid has been progress in the past,
Arkansas today stands merely the threshold of
her true destiny We have ample for thou
sands of additional farmers. Our splendid towns
and cities plead for factories to produce much of
the finished merchandise for which people spend
many millions of dollars annually. We still need
hundreds of miles of new railroads to make the
Of our agricultural and commercial possibilities
and the millions necessary for the construction OF
thnca atiOn
facilities will not be forthcoming unless we treat
fairly the millions already invested in our state.
Today in this state the railroads. upon which
our welfare depends largely, are facing very
serious situation. thorough test has proven that
the passenger service demanded by the people can
not be operated for the present rate without loss
Thoughtful readers consider for just moment
now the cost of supplies has increased. How many
things you buy today for less money than, say
10 years ago?
The railroads in exactly the same position
The cost Of everything-materal and labor-ener-
ing into the railroads business is advancing and how
is it possible to continue operate for lower rate
than reasonable Is years ago? 1t simply cam
not be done and the railroads of Arkansas believe
that the people of Arkansas will be fair when they
KNOW the truth about this great question
Can the people of Arkansas do wiser thing
,nan to say to the world that every dollar invested
III Arkansas enterprise and industry shall be per-
united to fair return for it's owner?
DO your share in bringing prosperity to Arkan-
sas by writing your senator and representative to
vote for the restoration of the Scent passenger rate
~ ~ THE RAILROADS OF ARKANSAS
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-02-16
Bibles Always in Demand.

American presses turn out $4,000.
600 Binles year. while the English
presses turn out twice as many, and
yet rarely is there an error discov.
cred. Bibles are sold as low as five
cents per copy, and millions are dis
tributed free. 1t is printed in 400 diff.
ferent languages and dialects, about
80 per cent. being in English. It's cir.
culation is not only the largest of any
work but Is constantly increasing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-02-16
AahltA.

Like fakes of snow that fail upper
ceived upon the earth, the seemingly
unimpcrtant events OF life succeed one
another. AS the snow gathers togeth.
or, so our habits are formed. No sin.
gle fake that Is added to the pile
produces q sensible change. So it Is
by little things that mans charao
ter Is paolded-.Exchanga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-02-16
TO STOP HEADACHE

Headache usually comes from a
sluggish liver and bowels. If you feel
bilious. dizzy or tongue is coated and
stomach sour, just get Decent boz OF
Cssoarets to start your liver and bow-
els and your headaches will end.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-02-16
GROUP AND WHOOPlNG COUGH.

fNO CVUU1a
Mrs. T. Neureuer, Eau Claire, Wis
says. "Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound cured my boy of very severe
attack of Group after other remedies
had failed. Our milkman cured his
children Of whooping cough" Foley's
has a forty years record of similar
cases. Contains no opiates. Always
insist on Foley's. Mann Pharmacy.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
INGRAM DECIDES
ON NAVY BACK FIELD

Annapolis, Nov. 16-There are strong
indications that Lieutenant Ingram has
in mind as his final selections for the
Navy back field the following arrange
ment: Quarterback, Craig; halfbacks
Westphal and Davis; fullback, Martin
These are the men who have won the
places by a demonstration Of superior
ability during the season, and they were
used during the entire practice this after
noon. Craig and Martin are brilliant
runners with the ball, while westphal
and Davis are Woodworking, consistent
backs. The back field is lighter than any
which the Academy has had for years,
but is faster.
The back field will also have the help
Of either Blodgett or Won Heimburg,
both Of whom were tried at left end this
afternoon. Whichever wins the place
will drop back to do the punting and
also will carry the ball in some forma-
tions. c. II. Jones continues at center
yesterday and Is showing Improvement
In his passing, which was cratic on
Saturday. Brown and H. L Ingram.
who saw West Point play on Saturday,
drilled the scrubs in the Army forma-
tons. and they will be used against the
regulars today.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
MOHAWKS WILLING TO
PLAY In ALEXANDRIA

Sporting Editor of The WASHINGTON
Herald-Dear Sir: Mr.. Mueller. manager
OF the Virginia A. C., was asked for a
game by the manager Of the Mohawks,
and in reply came back with a singing
letter claiming the Mohawks was a
spreader Of dirty football.
Last year the Mohawks played in Alex
andria, and a true sportsman would I'M
hesitatingiy give us a game here this
year. Now, Mr.. Mueller claimed in The
Herald we had cold feet. I made II my
business to ask the managers of several
teams, namely, Spartins, Nationals and
Highland clubs. leaders in local football
ranks. their opinion OF getting the vir-
ginians in this city. In all cases It was
the same-you can't get a coon out of a
tree unless you build a fire under It. In
one case, when the Nationals were will
ing to play them in Alexandria, they
were told they could not play certain
men
To show Mr.. Mueller. Of the virginians.
that the Mohawks are not as he claims
them to be (yellow). we will play them in
Alexandria on December s Hoping this
will end this newspaper controversy, I
am, ]. EDWARD WHITE.
Manager of Mohawks.
1880 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
"AIl for Glory" Hike
Won by Bobby Williams

I outnumber those which took part last
night, as the interest is growing steadily,
and in the next couple of days the
movement should be in full swing.
Those in charge OF the Washington run
ners expect at least thirty OF the local
boys will enter the championship event.
and with such large number the
chances OF returning the title TO Wash
Ington once more are good. Following
Is the way the athletes finished
First-Williams. Carroll Institute.
Time. Il minutes. Second-Shanley. c. L
Times, Il minutes seconds. Third
O'Donnell. Gibraltar A. c. Time. Il
minutes 6 seconds. Fourth-Stoffer. c. 1.
Time. "a minutes seconds. Fifth-Lynch,
c. /. Time. Il minutes Is seconds. Sixth
II. Montague. Gibraltar A. c. Time, IA
minutes Is seconds. Seventh and eighth
Dillon and Maloney. both of Carroll In
stitute. ran dead heat. Time II min
utes % seconds. NInth-Veihmeyer c.
A. c. Time, Il minutes IS seconds. Tenth
-Ries, Empires A c. Time Il minutes
- seconds. Eleventh-Blodgett, G. A. c.
Times, II minutes 81 seconds Twelfth
Goodw win, G. A. c. Time. II minutes IS
seconds. Thirteenth-McGin, G. A. c.
Time. Il minutes 10 seconds. Fourteenth
Draper, G. A. c. Time Is minutes %
seconds. Fifteenth-G. Montague. G. A
C. Time, Is minutes 50 seconds. Six
teenth, Is minutes seconds.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17

In the first Of the "all-for-glory'' prac-
tice runs being held by the officials OF
the Carroll Institute for the purpose of
training for the annual South Atlantic
championship run in Baltimore on Tur-
key Day Bobby Williams. the former
South Atlantic champion. was the first
to cross the finish point. Sixteen men
entered the jaunt. which took the con-
testants from the Carroll clubhouse to
Dupont circle and return. and the time
made for the two contestants gratihed
the officials OF the race. Williams time
for the two and a half miles was four
teen minutes fat, while She other men
came In in close range. the last being
sixteen minutes and five seconds.
Another OF these runs will be held on
Monday night over the same course and.
as last night. the runners will all run
from scratch, while on the following
night Il Is probable that a race for the
same distance will be run on the handi-
cap plan, the handicaps being given from
the time made in the first two races
From the present outlook the local run
ners are going after the championship
this year, and hope to bring the cham
pionship back to Washington. where 1t
belongs.
Carroll Institute was represented by
six men. Gibraltar A. c. nine and the
Empire A. c. one. 1t Is thought that
the runners in the second run VIII Tar
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
AGGIES PREPARE FOR
GAME WITH HOPKINS

College Park, Nd. Nov. 16.-The entire
Aggies' squad at College Park reported
for practice yesterday in excellent shape.
Not a single man was injured in Satur-
days contest with Western Maryland.
and. barring accidents in scrimmage, the
Farmers will present their full strength
against Hopkins on Thanksgiving Day.
The workout yesterday was divided
into parts. The men were first given a
preliminary warming up and then two
squads were selected. these engaging in
a game OF outdoor basket ball. After an
hour Of this work the team was sent IN,
and the remainder Of the afternoon was
utilized by Coach Byrd in a blackboard
talk. He briefly reviewed the mistakes
of the last game and then turned his at
tention to the plays and form Of attack
to be used against Hopkins.
Nothing has been heard of Harry
Davis. the Dean Academy quarter back,
who has been reported as intending to
enter NJ. A. c. Quite a lot Of comment
has been made IN Baltimore recently
about Harris. and It has been said that
II he Is allowed to play Hopkins will
protest his eligibility.
Park Institution It Is difficult to see how
he could be placed on the team. Speer.
Shank and Hart are fixtures, while
Knode. at quarter. played one Of the best
games Of his career Saturday.
Harris would be a mighty handy man
for next year. but II Is practically GER
tain that he win not represent N. A. c.
thia season
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
7 urner Makes Plans
For Amateur Athletes

Baltimore. Nd. Nov. 16.-George J. Tur'
ner. OF this city. newly elected president
of the Amateur Athletic Union Of the
United States. Is back home from the an
nual meeting in New York. and IL pre-
pairing to put in effect registration OF
women swimmers and other constitu-
tional changes adopted by the union al
its convention.
Probably one Of the most powerful
moves made by the union was granting
of permission to army and navy ath-
letes to compete in future meets with
registered athletes. provided the authori-
ties give them permission. Both acad-
emies have splendid athletes and just
what they will do in open competition
will be watched with interest
Mr.. Turner is well known in amateur
athletics.
He was born in Baltimore IN 1873: was
educated at Mount st. Mary's College.
Emmitsburg. Md: while at college he
competed actively in all branches OF ath-
letic sports: became a member OF the
Ariel Rowing Club in 1890. and from that
time until 1896 rowed and won numerous
races throughout the country. including
the national four-oared championship,
August. 1892. at Saratoga. n. Y: Joined
tho Baltimore Athletic Club in 1892: cap
tanned and coached the famous Baltimore
Athletic Club eight-oared shell crew.
which had the distinction OF never being
beaten, winning numerous races. includ-
ing the senior eight-oared championship.
August. 1896 at Saratoga, n. 7: Joined
the Fifth Maryland Regiment in 1895:
served throughout the Spanish-American
war and continued as a member OF the
regiment until 1910: was then retired with
the rank of first lieutenant and battalion
adjutant.
In 1903 he was one of the organizers Of
the Fifth Regiment Athletic Association
and has continued as its treasurer I'D to
and including the present time: has al
ways been very active in promoting all
branches OF athletics. and has acted in
an official capacity for the past twenty
years In almost every branch Of athletic
sports. officiating numerous times as ref
cree in rowing regattas; is a member of
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
FOURTH STRAIGHT
GAME FOR BRIARLEY

Poolesville. Nd. Nov. 16.-Briarley Hall
hung up her fourth consecutive win to-
day when she defeated the strong Vigi-
liant Juniors from Washington In a pref
tily contested game by the score of Il
to 6. The visitors had al the best of the
argument during the first two periods.
scoring once and holding the cadets at
bay. The tables turned. however. in the
second half Finding the Vigilants' line
too powerful. Carlisle discarded all plays
except straight football. and desperate
plunges by Capt. Percy. Magruder and
labs" Joyner gave the soldiers a touch
down In the latter part OF the third quar-
ter.
The closing minutes OF the game wit
messed another true Briarley rally. which
came to a close when Joyner tore OF a
short end run. netting IS yards and the
last score Of the contest. The vigilants
were unable to advance the ball past mid
field before time was called.
Briarley's record to date Is four won
and one lost. the solitary defeat coming
from the hands of Business High School
In the opening game of the season when
Briarley had been IN traIningsbut a few
days.
The four victories were registered
against the following teams and by the
following scores:
B. II. NJ. A. Il: Rockville. 8; B. n. M.
A, Is; Ascension, y; B. H NJ. A. Is;
Rockville. 10; B. II. M. A, L; visilant
Juniors, 6.
Coach sid" Lodge hopes to make a
clean sweep Of the remaining three games
on the schedule, and Is now pointing his
charges for Wednesdays game with
Rockville All-Stars.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
.Good Mornings
The Man Worth While Is the One
Who Can Smile When Every
thing Goes Dead Wrong.
By BILL PEET.

Tech wins the Princeton Cup
What are they gonna do with II now
they've got It?
Eagles oyster roast last night
brought out a big flock Of the birds.
The song which made the biggest hit
was Were Here Because We're
Here"
Bill Malone, of Cherrydale, man
ager of the Clarendon baseball team
last summer. says that he will be on
deck next year with a bunch, that will
cleanup" for all time. Bill is some
hustler, take II from US.
dutch" Stuckett asks US not to
use his name again in this column.
All right Dutch; but we still maintain
that you are the best two-handed
talker in Northeast Washington.
. Before leaving Chicago last week
Jim Gilmore, president of the Federal
League, said that his circuit is better
fixed financially than either the Ma
tional or American leagues. Some
Mexican athlete is Jim.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
OFFICERS ARE NAMED
FOR LOCAL >CANOEISTS
7. Arthur Smith Is Named as Presi.
dent of Washington Club-Jimmy
Burch and H. Knight Honored.

At the recent election of officers
at the Washington Canoe Club the
following members were selected for
the ensuing year: T. Arthur Smith.
president; William Rogers, vice presi-
dent: r. z. Mccormick. secretary; w.
b. Whipple. treasurer; James w.
Burch. commodore. and H. T Knight,
tr., vice commodore. The members
of board of directors chosen were
David Lee. J. n. Carnes. William Hall.
II. c. Chandlee and Bedford Brown.
Jimmy Burch was presented with a
silver cup representing a trophy for
the greatest number of points scored
in local and foreign regattas. Burch
has been a member of the club for
the last four years and his election as
commodore comes as no surprise to
those familiar with club affairs. for
since Joining the canoe club Jimmy
has been a leader in every line of
aquatic endeavor attempted by MEM
bers.
He is a swimmer OF note, having
been a member OF the Nautilus Swim
ming Club when that organization
was connected with the Washington
Y. NJ. c. A. and has excelled as q
canoest, having many trophies to his
credit. He is one OF the most popu-
lar fellows In the club, his election
as commodore having been unanimous.
Harry Knight was presented with
a plaque representing the high point
winner in local regattas- His work
was second only to that of Burch. he
being classed as one OF the best
swimmers in local circles.
The canoe club has organized a
bowling team and Is expected to chal-
lerge other local clubs. Their relay
team that ran such a close second TO
the fast Potomac Boat Club team in
the Georgetown meet last winter. has
again organized and is expecting to
turn the tables on the Potomac run
ners at one Of the meets this season.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Hilltops Prepare for
Hard Game Saturday

claim to the title. while should the South
Carolina team slip it over on the Hilltop
pers, Virginia will have a clean claim to
tie championship.
The coaches at the Hilltop have a good
idea of the offense which the Southern
ers use, and yesterday the varsity were
pitted against the second-string play
ers, who were using an assortment Of
formations which brought victory to the
Dixie" team this season
Although Georgetown has a good line
on the style Of attack OF the South Caro-
linians. Coach Exendine does not look for
an easy victory. The showing the South
erners made against Virginia last Satur-
day was excellent. and has helped to
boost up the spirit Of victory for the Blue
and Gray warriors.
Exendine Is drilling the team on new
plays. which will be used in this game
The team is not overconfident. but look
for a victory. A long signal drill was
held on the prep field. in which Johnny
Gilroy and Petite Wall were excused The
final scrimmage practice for this game
will be held today on the varsity field be-
hind closed gates.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
CLOSING SQUASH
MATCH TOMORROW

New York, Nov. ia. ]. Cordier, OF
the t2rookIyn Heights Casino, earned the
right to meet Eric s. winston, OF the
Harvard Club, the national champion, In
the ANAL round Of the Columbia Univer-
sity Club invitation squash tennis tour
.nament by defeating +. II. Davis. Of
the Harvard Club. yesterday. three
games to two at 22-5, ISL lilo. H-l2.
MIA The match was m the upper half
of the semi-flnal round and brought out
some Of the best squash seen In the
tourney. Cordier will play winst"p In
tho anal match tomogrow at $50.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17

The game yesterday was one OF the
poorest exhibitions played this season,
both elevens being at fault, during the
fray with a ragged offense and crude
playing on the defense. Although the
teams yesterday were slightly on color.
numbers Of players broke into the lime
light and gained positions on the ALL
High School mythical team.
Dalv and Brawner played a sterling
game for the Manual Trainers. Brawner
PLAYED in both half back and full PACK
and did some creditable work Will
Jams, OF end. and Chase, at guard, for
IN. Manual Trainers were constantly In
the limelight with their aggresiveness.
'sReds" Sweeney, who held down the
right half back position for the CapitoI
Hill team, although one of the smallest
players that has ever proformed in the
high school series was big factor in the
brilliant showing of the light blue ana
white eleven. Sweeney was In every
play, either tackling the runner or clipping
the interference and his work at smash
Ing up the forward heaves used by the
Manual Trainers was the best witnessed
this season.
Eastern threatened Techs goal line on
number of occasions but costly fumbles
at the critical moment killed their
chances. Flaherty, of Eastern. who gain
ed famed at booting the pigskin over the
cross bars in practice made brilliant
attempt to register a counter Tor MS
eleven in the third period. when his at
tempt at drop kick from the forty-two
ward line, missed the bars by inches.
A bad pass to Sherry by Graves in the
first period gave the Manual Trainers
the break of the game as the play was
made on the fourth down and Technical
received the ball on the eight-yard line.
Snider and DAILY plunging through the
CAPITOL Hills light forwards for the
first touchdown.
TechnicaTs second touchdown came in
the third period when the Manual Train
ers worked the ball from the kick on
across the north goal for the second
tally. After plugging away at the line.
DAILY was sent around the left flank with
out meeting opposition.
Pfieffer at center for Technical helped
the Maroon and Gray on the defense.
while the work of Captain I.anaham of
Eastern. was also good. The lineup
a
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
SPECTATORS GET
HARVARD TICKETS

Boston Nov. 1s.-Although the Har-
vard-Yale game ticketsNwere only mailed
to purchasers yesterday q few had ap-
peared in the hands OF spectators to-
day. On Washington street today there
were six SPECTATORS One offered a pair
for SO. the tickets being located just be-
yond the goal line.
At q downtown hotel a sign READ
Choice seats for the Harvard-Yale
game"
Inquiries were met with the offer of q
pair Of seats on either the IS or the 60
yard line at q price Of SIS a scat or $50
for the pair. Another pair Of seats was
available on the goal line for 20 each or
~ for tha peir.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
GIBRALTAR TOSSERS
ISSUE SWEEPING Def

The Gibraltar A c. basketball team
would like to arrange games with any
teams in Washington or immediate vicin-
ity. There are two teams at the Gibral-
tar club. one a bit lighter than the other.
so in case of a heavy quint opposing the
heavier Of the two teams will take the
floor. while IL the opposing team Is light,
the smaller men will show their wares.
This Is an unique idea. and in regulat-
ing the game in this way the club Is do
ing the best possible thing for the sport.
For games address G. B. Clum, SZo FIJI
teenth street northeast
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17

the board OF governors OF the Athletic
Union Of the United States. South At
lantic Association OF the Amateur Ath-
letic Union. Baltimore Athletic Club.
Fifth Regiment Athletic Association: is
an honorary member of the Ariel Rowing
Club; an active member of the Arundel
Boat Club. United Estates Army Athletic
Association and City Club OF Baltimore;
was elected as third vice president Of the
Amateur Athletic Union OF the United
States. November 1913.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
HARVARD STARS
TO AID HAUGHTON

Cambridge, Mass. Nov. 16.-Harvard
mustered all its old stars within reach
today to aid Coach Haughton and his
assistants in preparing the Crimson for
Saturdays game with Old Ell.
Hamilton Corbett. varsity half back in
1910. arrived from California to work
with the squad. HauEhton lectured the
players strengousfy. pointing out Yale's
recent Improvement
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17

The Georgetown football team in work
Ing extra hard this week in preparation
for the big CLASH Saturday in the Hilltop
stadium with the University Of South
Carolina. The entire squad realizes the
strength OF the South Carolinians and are
putting on steam to be in tip-top shape
for this game. which will have a big
bearing on the South Atlantic champion
ship.
A Georgetown victory will give the Blue
and Gray eleven at the Hilltop a good