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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
kAISERlN GREETS
GERMAN PRISONERS

Berlin. Aug. 12-About 200 German
prisoners of war, al lof them Grip
pies, reached Aix-laChappelle from
England today. The hospital train
which brought the invalids from Hol-
land was gaily decorated with flow
ers and flags and the founded SOL
diers were greeted at the depot by
the military and civil authorities, the
cle1 sy, the local branch OF the Red
Cross society and almost the entire
population of the city.
Several bands played patriotic airs
when the train steamed into the sta
ton and the thousands of people on
the platform silently uncovered their
heads. The great waiting room OF
the depot had been transformed into
dining-room and here banquet
awaited the invalids. During the
banquet the commander of the local
garrison, Major-General Bigge, read
the following dispatch from the en-
press:
Il send my heartfelt greetings to
the brave warriors who today are
returning to their native soil. The
fatherland will never forget the debt
it owes to it's heroic sons and we
shall all endeavor to heal the wounds
! caused by the war, as far as this is
possible. Auguste Victoria"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
Public Work and Private Building
Enterprises Indicate City's Stability

An unfailing indication of the fin
ancial condition of any community is
said to be the amount of public works
and private building enterprises
under way in such community, and it
is perhaps because there has been
much of this work in Pine Bluff the
past six or eight months particularly
that conditions here have not been so
bad as they are reported to have been
elsewhere.
In the matter of public works,
there have been good roads built and
paved streets laid, which afforded
considerable work for the laboring
man. Two large contracts for street
paving have just been let, work on
which is to be started within the next
week or two. Three good roads pro-
positions have been virtually decided
upon and perfected, only formalities
remaining to be attended to before
actual work is started. 1t is not ex-
pected work will be started until the
end of winter, however. The two
street paving jobs and the three good
roads wi. involve the expenditure Of
something like $350,000 in all.
Just to give, an idea as to how busy
| the Pine Bluff carpenters, bricklay-
ers, painters and other buildins
trades workers have been recently
the following is list of some of the
building permits issued at the cit!
hall since June 1:
Jim Reidinger, dwelling on Four
teenth avenue, between Hickory and
Cedar streets, cost, $500.
J. W.. Whitesides. repair to frame
building between Texas and Georgi;
streets on Fourteenth avenue, cos
500.
| c. H. Puddephatt, frame garage, be
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth ave
nues on Beech street, cost $3.50.
! NJ M. Redmlan, one-story franz
dwelling, 914 West Fourth avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
cost $500.

COSL $SUU
Damascus Baptists, Poplar street
between Tenth and Eleventh avenues,
one story frame church, cost $500.
Robinson Undertaking Co., West
Barraque street, new front, cost $500.
Magnolia Petroleum Co., Fifth and
Main streets, one electric metal sign,
cost $3.50.
Mrs. W. T. Talbot, one-story frame
dwelling, Georgia street between
Eleventh and Twelfth avenues, cost
$3.50. -.
M J. Page, two-story frame dwell
ing, Missouri street, between Tenth
and Eleventh avenues, cost $500.
C. NJ. Philpot, between Poplar and
Cherry streets Oh West Fifth avenue,
frame dwelling, one and one-half
stories, cost $1,000.
Jno. Hemert, Utah between Fourth
and Fifth avenues, one story frame
dwellin, cost 5000.
Jno. McMullen, one-story fran
dwelling, West Fifth avenue between
Nebraska and Pennsylvania streets,
cost $1,000.
McEwen Dry Goods company, cleo
trlc sign, cost SlOO.
DR.. J. T. palmer, one-story frame
dwelling, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth avenues on Poplar street,
cost $1,000.
All Work Not Included.
A cursory study of this list makes
it evident that the values given are
along the lines of assessments OF
property in Arkansas, far below
actualities. It is also plain that the
building permits issued do not cover
all the work done since June OF
now under way. Every section OF
the city is dotted with new buildings
or buildings that have been remodel
ed or repaired, and only compare
lively few of these are on the above
LIST.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

AS an alternative to war, noninter
| course is the most promising Non
intercourse has been described al
war without arms, without blood
shed. 1t uses moral instead of physi
cal force.
Justice Brewer defined noninter
course thus: eve, shall not attempt
to convince you of the error of youl
ways by killing some thousands Of
your people and by offering up more
thousands of our own as sacrifice;
but we. shall have no further dealings
with you whatsoever. We shall with
draw all our diplomatic representa-
tives, we shall have no official COM
munication with you, we Shall forbid
our citizens from having any business
transactions with your citizens, we
will forbid your citizens from COM
ing into our territory, we will make
you a Robinson Crusoe on a desert
island
This form of national boycott has
never been tried, but has been dis
cussed among peace societies for
years as a substitute for war. The re-
suits on our financial, industrial and
commercial interests would not be as
bad as war, but the effect would be
considerable.
The line between acts of war and
pacific measures would have to be
closely drawn. Plain everyday citl-
zens would have to attend to their
business strictly and leave the entire
mater to government officials, for
any untoward act might be construed
as a casus belli Seizure of German
ships in our harbor would be clear
violation of international law and
would be an act of war. Therefore,
in case of nonintercourse, the Ger
man interned ships would be left
alone.
However, there is very little chance
of either nonintercourse or war with
Germany. Lots of people pretend to
see red and black in the dealings
with Germany, but the roseate colors
arc not altogether absent.
Tho last American ship sunk by a
German submarine, the LeelanaW
was subject to visit and Search
Whatever Germany may say in he:
notes, this fact is indicative of her
willingness to adopt measures as laid
down by international law.
AS matter OF fact, neither non
intercourse or war could come until
congress had a hand in the muddle
Congress represents the people, and
there is no doubt at all that there is
no desire for war. among nlne-tenths
of the population. Paradoxical as II
NAV seem, the people want firm
stand in the controversy with Ger
many, but do not want to go SO fal
as ioin in the war. President Wilson
early indicated that this was the pup
lie attitude as he found it, and IT un
doubtedly was correct finding.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
WHAT NONINTERCOURSE WITH
GERMANY WOULD MEAN.

If our relations with Germany
shou,d break, what would happen!
It would not mean war.
The case is like that OF two men
who argue but can't agree. One DE-
cides to have nothing more to DO WIN
.ha other That doesn't necessarily
mean fight. =,
70 declare war on Germany woulo
be playing Germany's game, u woui.
enable Germany to kill our citizehs
as she pleased. 1t would aid her =.
withholding our munitions from nel
enemies, though we ourselves cou'.
not use them to much adyansags
against her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
Relatives OF German Empress Killed

Berlin, Aug. 12.-Major Meinrad
Won Lauchert, commander of the 18th
Brandenburg field artillery regiment
No. IS. has been killed in battle at the
eastern front. The major was near
relative of the German empress as
they both had tie same great-grand-
father. The officer was the son OF
the. famous painter Won Lauchert and
Princess Amalie of Hohenlohe-
Schillingsfuers. The mother of the
princess was ? sister of the prince of
Notwithstanding, the grand
fathsr OF the empress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
Returning. to the Front.

Berlin. August 13.-Statistics just
published by the war department
show that $50 per cent of the
wounded German soldiers are re-
turning to the front. During the first
ten months Of the war only 1.9 per
cent of the wounded died in the hos
pitfalls and 90 were permanently dis
abled. The condition of many of
those that are discharged as perman-
emily unfit later improves so thai
they can be used in the transport SER
vice or as guards for bridges, pris-
oners camps, etc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
The Youth Of Athens.

When Athens gave every fourth
block to her children aud youth for
the gymnasium and the playground.
she built bodies of silk and steel. and
great men walked up and down her
streets in regiments, and her health
bloomed in the orations of Demos.
themes, and the essays Of Plato and
the marbles Of Phidias. Just as soon
as the race and the body began to
deterioriate. Athens went to pieces.
This has been the story, also. o.
Ephesus, and Corinth, and Venice.
Newell Dwight Hi,lia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
ARE THERE OTHERS?

It has been stated by reliable au'
thority that the S. S. Eastland, whlcf
flopped over in the Chicago river
with a loss of more than 1000 lives
was built improperly in the lnteres
of speed and cheapness.
The hull, it is described. was
nearly as round as an apple, with M
resistance power TO side movement
This made the ship Cranky" as wa:
it's reputation.
Are there any other ships built tn
same way?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
Not cood-plp,omatlo,

Our idea Of good husband 10 one
who strives to leave the impression
upon his wife that. If his arm doesn't
90 quite as far around her waist as It
used to fifteen or twenty years ago. II
must be because his arm isn't quite a.
long as It was then.-Columbus (Ohiol
Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

Repcrts show that the steel mills
Of pittsburgh and those at Gary, lnd.'
are running at full capacity, and the
former overtime. AS the steel lnous-
trv is the barometer of business, II
doesn't require a Solomon to torecas'
business cnditins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
coa,Ino Barge Nike. Fuel.

Economy of fuel consumption In
steamships often requires the mixing
OF two or more kinds of coal and an
Englishman has invented o coaling
barge that mixes coal as It delivers It
into q bunker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
CHILDREN'S SUMNER COLDS.

1t is wrong to neglect a cold at
any time because it weakens the sys-
TEN and lays the sufferer open to at
tack from other diseases. Wet feet,
sudden changes in temperature and
sleeping uncovered at night cause
many children's colds in summer.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
gives sure and prompt relief.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
Execution Of Relrian Engineer.

Berlin. Aug. 13.-The Norddeutsche
Allgemeine zeitung officially contra
diets the charge of the Paris papers
that the Belgian engineer, Lenoire,
who was executed some time ago at
Client. was shot without trial, and
that his wife. with 200 Belgian citi-
zens. was compelled to witness the
execution. (.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

We know that an honest man is the
noblest work Of God. But Caleb
Conrtossle insists that the profession
al moocher is the ignoblest work of
the devil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

If We may judge from some express
sions of the rabid press in the Unit
ed States, Roumania is not the only
country afflicted with "malevolen1
neutrality"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

The Thaws of Pittsburgh can't be
kept out of the headlines. William
Thaw has been mentioned for gal
lantry as an aviator in the French
service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

If there's one thing gets on my nerve
And starts my ire performing,
IT'S when my neighbor mows his lawn
At o'clock in the morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

The printer who changed German
submersible boats" to read submits
cradle" at least had an eye to the
fitness of things.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

The Laundrymen's Protective asso-
citation Indignantly denies that Palm
Beach clothes are going out OF fashion
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14

The man from the country is no
longer locked upon as SLOW NV
since automobiles are in use.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-08-14
LAUGHS LYRICS AND LOGIC.
BY Clio Harper.

u 4 Is 81 y Il Il \ Il II & Il u 4
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
DOUGLAS ISLAND
 LABOR UNION
 REFLECTS OFFICERS

TREADWELL, Dec. 14.-The Doug las Island Labor Union met last night at the Labor Union Hall. Douglas. and in adition to the transaction of other business. elected officers for the en- suing year. The officers elected were as follows: Jack Wilson. President; Nels Anderson. first vice-president: D. J. Kinzie. second vice-president; R. G. Datson. secretary, and James Christoe. treasurer. The same gentle men were elected to constitute the board of directors. All Of the officers elected succeeded themselves. except two, Nels Anderson and R. c. Datson are entirely new officers.
 Considering the comparatively re- cent organization of the union. it has had an exceedingly prosperous year The membership now numbers about two hundred. and the outlook for the next year is exceedingly bright, as the Interest in the union work seems to be growing rapidly among the labor ng classes on the Island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
DOUGLAS MERCHANT DISTRIBUTES ELABORATE
 NEW YEAR CALENDARS

DOUGLAS. Dec. H. Elmer E.. Smith, one of the Douglas druggists. is distributing O beautiful calendar Autographed in colors. entitled The First Note" The picture represents the testing of the Liberty Bell and recalls a bit of interesting history.
 It was about the middle Of the eight eenth century that O committee of prominent citizens of Pennsylvania was instructed to purchase large brass bell to be hung in the now his- toric state house located in Phila- delphia. The order was placed in London and was .duly cseocutcu, but the bell was soon found tO be defect i've in tone. Thereupon the firm Of Pass & Snow, of Philadelphia, con- tracted to recast it, but once more Che bell proved unsatisfactory, and had to again be rccast. This time the effort was unsuccessful, and in 1753 the Liberty Bell. as we now know it. was accepted by the commit tee, of which Isaac Morris was the President.
 In the foreground Of the picture are shown Benjamin Franklin. then very young man, Isaac Morris. his daught- CT. (who struck the first motel and John Pass. the founder
 When the Revolution broke out all the bronze bells were taken from the city and hidden in various places, probably on account Of their value as metal The Liberty Bell was replac- ed towards the close of the war and was rung jubilantly when peace was declared.
 It was not until 1886 that the large crack in the bell, as now known. ac- cured. This happened on the occas- ion of the death of Chief Justice Mar shall, when the bell was tolled in his honor. It is a coincidence of more than passing interest that the bell be- came silent on the passing of the last of the great figures of the Revo- iutionary days.
 This picture was painted by J. l.. Ferris. of whom it sufflces Co say there are few who are not familiar with his work He is foremost among all American artists as the
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
DOUGLAS NEWS NOTES

DOUGLAS. Dec. 14.-Hose company No 8. on St. Ann Avenue has chnng- ed its meeting night for this week. The members will meet tomorrow night. instead of Thursday night, as usual. on account of the fact that Thursday Is pay day at the Tread Neu mmo.
 Patrick Cavanaugh who has work ed for the Chicagon Mining Co.,, at Chicagon, for several months, arrived on the power boat ChiceLon, Satur- day, end will leave on the Georgia tonight for the hot spring. at Ten akee.
 DOUGLAS. Dec. 14.-The ladies of st. Luke's Guild have completed the arrangements for the towel and goodie sale. to be given under the auspices of the guild. at the vacant store room next to Guys Drug Store. The date of Che sale is Friday, December IT,
 Mrs. John Hull was given a very pleasant surprise last night, by a nun. ber of her lady friends, who prsented her with @ beautiful reading lamp, the occasion being her birthday. The following ladies were present. and all helped to mako very plealant even Ing: Mesdames J. Henson, J. Lirie, Austin. Baton. Murphy Carlson, Rus sell. Liggett, AicEwan, Paul Bloed- horn Garn, Halvor and the Misses Olson Berg and Leggett.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
THE ANNEX GREEK
 TRANSMISSION LINE
 IS NOW COMPLETED

In an probability the new power station of the Alaska-Gastineau Com pany at Annex creek will be put in operation today or tomorrow. It was stated by Chief Englneter Fl. l.. Vol lenberg yesterday that everything is in readiness for throwing the current over the transmission line which has just been completed, and that the plant is in shape to handle a capacity power.
 There is distance of about 25 feet to be cut in the large tunnel which taps the lake from which tho perma- nent power is to be secured and this will be cut to within a distance of about feet of lake water and then blasted out the remaining distance. Cement guns are being used in the tunnel at present and as as soon as that part of the work is completed the remainder will be opened up. The new project at Annex creek will prob ably be completed about the middle of January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
: Z a 7 2 2 , : 2 ! < !. : :

F **444 2 F q 4 * F < . + *
 Tho Humboldt is due from Seattle tomorrow morning.
 The Princess May is due tonight from Vancouver. She will sail south Thursday.
 The Northwestern is due to sail south tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. She will not leave Seattle again until December 21. it is an- nounced.
 Tho Alameda arrived from Seattle last night. on her way west
 The Georgia sails for Sitka at 12 o'clock tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
oRPHEUM THEATRE
DOUGLAS
Tuesday and Wednesday, Doc. f4 6

"Pathe News. No 7i. This issue was taken the 2nd week in October 1915. It Is up to date.
 Her Mother Was Q Lady 2-act drama by the Lubin Go.
 A Woman. 9 acts, featuring Charlie Chaplin. Youn smile. YouN laugh You'n roar.
 Admission 10 and 25 cents.
 Sunday matinee 8 D. m. Admission and 15 cents.
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A SATISFIED CUSTOMER

-one who obtains just exactly what he wants and pays the price he ex- pected, or less.
 That means a whole lot, doesn't it?
 Well, we realize what 1t means and Chat is why we strive to give satis- faction in every way possible.
 That is why we claim we have the best assortment of holiday goodes In the town; our satisfied customers tell us that
 Why aren't you on tho SATISFIED CUSTOMER listl We would be very highly pleased to put you there. And it can be done SO easily. ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SATIS- FEED when they leave our store.
 Better join the ranks and do your Christmas shopping now and HERE
 ELMER D. SMITH, Front Street Druggist, Douglas. (l3-2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
XMAS PROGRAM HEARD.

DOUGLAS. Dec. 14.-Thc Douglas Island Women's Club met at the La- Dor Union Hall this afternoon, and rendered Q very entertaining and in- 7tructive Christmes program. entitled. "Christmcs in Many Lands" The program follows:
 Christmas in Switzerland ..................
 ...................................M Mrs. G. Roene Christmas in Germany. ......-.-...............
 .............................M Mrs. R. E. Coughlin Christmas in Norway. ............................
 .....................-......Mrs. Hans Anderson Christmas In Swcden..........................-.
 ........................Nirs. Emil ioungStrom Christmas in England...-.....................
 ................................Mrs. Frank Pearce Christmas in Scotland. d..............-...........
 ...................................Mrs. Chas. Sey
 Tn addition to the above. there were two Christmas hymns sung, one at the opening of the program and one at its close.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
pR. cAAs. Q. cARrER.

ModernN dentistry In all branches. specializing in plate work. using the method of Dr. Sam1 c. supplee. Of New York. Plates made by this meth cd win give absolute satisfaction - phone 9. 11-22.ti
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
Notice to Masons.

Regular meeting Castineau Lodge No. 124. P. & A. M., to be held at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. Dec. 14th. Douglas. Very important; every member urged to attend 1S-2t
 JAS. DANIELS, Sec'y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Extra choice shipment of ferns, cyclamen, poinsettias, violets, carna- tions. chrystanthemums and roses re- ceived on the Alameda.-Winter and Pond 1214-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Loveras, Monarch size packed in 12 and .25 in fancy Christmas boxes. Makes Q very desirable Xmas pres ent. 12-1O-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Place your plant and flower orders NOW with Winter & Pond for %mas delivery. 10 tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Those desiring Christmas or Fruit Cakes made by Mrs. Hooker are re- quested Co leave their orders before December goth at th Roylat Taylor Candy Go. l3.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

WANTED-WaiTess in newly op- ened restraurant. Apply 18S Beach Street. Douglas. 12-l4.4t
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true depictor of colonial times and ovorfc
rHE oRpER oE VAsA.

VIII give Q basket social and dance at Eagles Hall. on Thursday night December 16. The general public Is cordially invited. Good music. 2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Winter e Pond wlll cable orders tc any part Of the United State0 to- christmas delivery of flowcrs. 10tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

FOR SALES Mules. Inquire at stable. Treacwell. ALASKA.TREADWELL GOLD
 MINING co. 12l36
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
Beautiful Ivory eyraIIn

Grand elfts for everyone, a large assortment Of chlldren's books, slfts books of an klnds'.- doils and toy8 galore.
 at GUYS DRUG STORE
 opposlte p. O.. Douglas
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Roylat Chocolates are absolutely pure and fresh. Made here every day. That's why They're Different" COG lb., in bulk. Taylor Candy Co., 13-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

See the floral display at the Winter 6 Pond Art Store. 12-14-f
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

Tamales, oyster cocktails, cake and coffee at the Palace of Sweets. 1s.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

KENDRICK & FERTE
 Expert Sign Writers We Specialize on Show Cards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

ALLMETAL wEATHERsLIPs. [
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

ALLMETAL WEATHERsLIPs. [
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14

quality Cigar = "The Mozart" !" 12-1O-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-14
MARINE NOTES

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