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Douglas Island news., 1915-12-08

Delegate James Wickersham is quoted as having said: "I am here to tell you that the Valdez-Fairbanks trail is a regular mud hole in summer and can only be used to advantage after the ground is frozen in the winter. 1t is no better than as if the trees and
 brush had been cleared out along it., and DO other work done, although near ly s2,OOO,OOO has been spent on it."
 News of the first decision favorable to a claimant made by the land depart
 ment in coal claim cases in the Boring river anthracite district in Alaska was received in Seattle recently, when the Alaska Petroleum & Coal Company was notified a patent had been grapted on its Fremont claim. A report of gov- ernment mineralogists, who surveyed the claim, shows it contains 4,960,000 tons of coal The company, which is a Seattle concern, will proceed at once to develop the property aud expect to repopulate the town of Katalla, which was once the home of almost 5000 persons.
 Ernest B. Hussey, a civil and mining engineer of Seattle, formerly of the Boring river coal district and Copper river valley, is opposing any further appropriations for the government rail. road in Alaska. He says that the Sew ard railroad will cost nearer S125, 100000 than S25,OOO,OOO as estimated. The Seward Post is authority for the state- ment that high officials of the Alaska commission have admitted that the roads through the tundra country where the heavy clearing must be done, on which S3,OOO to S3,5OO per mile has been spent, and which is still uncompleted.
 The freight consigned to Anchorage merchants which will not reach them until next spring included supply of turkeys for Thanksgiving and other provisions. The turkeys were aboard the Admiral Farragut, and as they could not be landed, the railroad work CTS had no turkeys for their Thanks- giving dinner The supply of staple groceries in Anchorage is believed 10 be sufficient to carry the camp through the winter, although there may be a shortage of eggs and condensed milk. There is sufficient beef to last until January, after which the residents can obtain plenty of moose meat.
 Thomas Riggs, Jr., one of the mem. bers of the Alaska Railway commission, has come forward with a very practical suggestion-one that would mean but a very slight expense, but would result in opening up possibly of more mines than ten times the amount invested in any other way, namely, tbe appoint ment by the secretary of the interior of a competent mining engineer to make the preliminary examination of likely properties. He suggests that the territory pay the salary of the engineer and that the owners pay his actual ex penses while engaged in the examina- tion. A great many owners of claims are not in position to pay a competent engineer to make a superficial examin. ation, and it ia hard to induce capital to expend possibly thousands of dollars to investigate piece of property on the word of the prospectOr alone This could we'll be done with propriety, con sideIing Alaska's remoteuess.-EX.
Douglas Island news., 1915-12-08

W. R. Rust, for many years head of the Guggeuheim interests in the North west and Alaska, has severed his con. nections with the American Smelling and Refining company and resigned from the presidency of the Tacoma Smelling company.
 It has been reported from the Can- adian Yukon that much road-repairing has been done in the Dawson district this year by the Dominion government Some roads, it has been stated, have been widened to 24 feet, others to 30 feet, and made with good raised crown in the centre.
 In answer 10 an inquiry from a Mich igan subscriber we can truthfully state that Valdez has 1269 citizens, 422 good sled dogs, 12S pretty girls, and a large bunch of accommodating and Obliging officials. We have had no time to take careful census of the bachelors, put we believe they outnumber the citizens by 9 per cent.-Valdez Miner.
 George Brown, a IT year old boy of Seldovia, was very proud of he fact that be had killed a moose until be was fined $50 by the U. S. commissioner because the moose was of the female persuasion. Sentence was suspended awaiting second offense. Brown is the boy who accidentally killed his father recently while hunting.
 Miss Mildred A. Lehman, one of the most popular young misses of Nome, and who is a grade teacher in the public school, is herself a graduate of the local schools and enjoys the dis tinction of being the first graduate to secure an appointment as a teacher. It is said to be the intention of the school board to employ local teachers in the future whenever possible.-Nome Mug get.
 That all foreigners have been dis missed from railroad work at Anchor age is the news brought to Seward. Lots of the men who have been em- ployed on the road are still in camp but it is reported that they have been given to understand by the commis- sion that they need not to expect to se- cure work It is also stated that the wages of the longshoremen have been raised.
 Alaska is the greatest r-bearing section of the United States. It pro- duces about sLOOOOOO worth of furs annually. These include all varieties, from squirrel pelts of an average value of cents each to black fox pelts worth from s25O to S125O each. The fur out put in 1913 included 26OO bear skins valued at S33,OOO, at from s9 for brown . bear skins to $40 for the grizzly or polar bear-Leslie's.
 c. L. Bluven, general manager of the Empire Tin Mining company of New York, declared recently that the only extensive tin deposits in all the United States is located between the Cape . Prince of Wales and Lost River. He expresses the belief that all the tin used in the United States will be even. tually mined in the place mentioned. He expects the output there next year will be about two hundred tons, but that later it will increase to two or three thousand tons,
Douglas Island news., 1915-12-08

W. R. Rust, for many years head of the Guggeuheim interests in the North west and Alaska, has severed bis con. nections with the American Smelling and Refining company and resigned from the presidency of the Tacoma Smelling company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
ENJ0lNS BUILDING
 OF NEW SIDEWALK
W. W. Jones Alleges His Property 9f. Dalnaged, and Blames City
 M Engineer Allen.

srs Upon the petition Of w. w., Jones, Owner of lot, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Missouri and Tanrf. streets, Chancellor J. M Elliott yesterday issued temporary injune tion, restraining Drew Wh1te l.. R. Jones and Ben Robinson, com missioners of Sidewalk District No g; Mayor Bloom and Engineer AIlen for proceeding with excavatlng for 2 sidewalk in Missouri street, near Tenth.
 MT. Jones claims his property has already been damaged to the extent of Sl70. ahd that further loss would be inflicted upon him if the work was not stopped. In his complaint he alleges that when he purchased the pl operty several years ago, he obtained from Engineer Allen the width and boundaries of Missouri street, and proceeded to make i'm proyements accordingly. He says the boundaries have been changed arbitrarily, and his property dam aged. .~.s,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
BASKETBALLERS GO
 TO STATE TOURNAMENT
E. r. Osborne to- Referee Contests In Which Seven Teams Will
 Compete.

The Pine Bluff basketball squad left for Crossett yesterday, according to schedule, to participate in the state wide tournament there, today and to- morrow, 1u determine which team shall be entitled to championship honors.
 There are seven cities and towns entered in the < tournament, these being Pine Bluff. Crossett Stuttgars, Stamps, Russellville, Jonesboro and Hamburg. Little Rock was unable .sIo- send squad to the tournament, because of inability. to raise suffi- cient money to defray the expenses.
 B. P. Osborne of the YouIg Men's Christian association here will be referee, at the contests at Crossett, his appointment having been an- nounced some tima ago. The Pine Bluff squad is in charge of Coac', Van Horton of the Young Mems Christian association.
 Games will be played during the afternoon, evenings and nights at Crossett, the schedule of games hav- ing been decided upon last night at a, meeting of sflye coaches of tfe :eve ! squads. Fans at Crossett have picked the four winning teams as being Stuttgart, Jonesboro, PiLe Blur anc Crossett in the order namLd, but Il is admitted all seven squads have an excellent chance to finish in first place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

New York, March 3.-Mrs. Hetty Green, reputed to be the richest wo- man in the world, is living in one lit tie room just off the buffers pantry Of brown stone house in 62nd street, near Madison avenue. A single cot and straight-backed chair and an old-fashioned bureau comprise the principal furnishings in the room. Heat is furnished by small oil stove.
 It had been rumored Mrs. Green was i'll. "How am I?" she asked. "Why, never felt better. I've out lived four executors and six doctors who gave me less than a year to live. Sound sleep, good food and a clear conscience keep anyone well. I nev- CT had time to eat Holsters and look at women in pink tights with Wall street brokerss so I've something to show for my life."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Motorcve,e as. chatr Cutter.

A farmer at Bahtnall, Salop, Ene land, has dxed his motorcycle on stand against the wall of the farm buildings, and 1t drives chah-cutter and turnir cutter at the same time It does not cost much to work it. The turnip cutter is or the same level as the cycle. and is connected by kind of bicycle chain. The chaft.cutter ts placed above tho turnip-cutter on an other floor and connected by two-inch belting. After 1t has been on some little time the engine gets hot, so a fan Ia made to fevolve by the side ts keep 1t cool. Slt is also used TOT churning nilk. This saves a great deal of time for the workmen because it oan do tho tvo 1cna at once
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
2for254 l.~ MnkA-
Cluott. Peabody & Co.,. Inc. MakeRs

 out, so as there was nothing left Of it, the bill was reported back w,,h the recommendation that it "do not pass"
 The ,Lundy bill for the manager from government for Mena was passed, as was the Calvert bill to re- qnire the reconstruction of locomc- tives in use in the state which are so built that fireman and engineer cannot see each other; the Cabaniss bill which prohibits any trainman employed by railroad or traction company, from drinking On duty, and the. Josephs Miller county road inn provement district bill. The Caba- miss bill places asheavy penalty upon the employer who does not discharge a trainman who drinks on duty, and the knowledge comes to the official.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
MASONIC LODGES
 READY TO BUILD Work on Downtown Struc. ture to Cost $40,O00 Will Start Probably in 60 Days.
MARKETS

Masonic lodges
 As soon as the Masonic lodges interested will approve and endorse the plans and other arrangements made by the trustees of the Masonic widows and orphans fund. the trus- tees will formally announce that 1t has decided to immediately proceed with the erection of the new Masonic temple, at second avenue and Chest nut street, at a cost estimated at about $40,000.
 None of the trustees will discuss the matter yet, owing to the fact that the lodges have not yet taken action on the report submitted to them by the trustees, but it is known that the trustees are prepared now to go to work on the proposition as soon as endorsement ofitheir past actions is received.
 According to the best information obtainable, the work of erecting the new Masonic temple will be start l. ed Within the next sixty days, ant. pushed to completion, that it may be finished before winter opens. If the endorsement desired by the trustees is obtained. Plans and specifications have been finally approved by the trustees, the matter of financing the proposition has been perfectef and everything is in readiness for the asking of bids and the formal award ing of the coatract, when the lodges of the order give theirs approval. which is confidently expecte6 at the next meeting bt. each of the lodges. :.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Gliding.


 The method of gliding picture frame or other similar surface, is as follows: The wood Is first given coat of oil paint. and from four to ten coats of fine whiting mixed with fine glue are put on. each in it's turn being smoothed with fine sandpaper, This done, coat of gold-size is given to those parts which are not to be furnished, but those which are, re- eetve only a coating of clear animal aize. The gold leaf is then laid on, and furnished where desired, In. stead of real gold leaf, Dutch metal which is simply copper beaten like gold-leaf, is sometimes used, as is also the so-called gold paint, which is finely powdered brass or siniler alloy mixed with size.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Sounded Funny.

The following true story gives 8 de- lghtful glimpse of a very little child. The baby, who was just beginning to prattle, was taken to walk in an or. chard where some bantams were turned loose. One perky little bird stood right in the childs path. cransd his neck and uttered shrill "Coek-a. doodle-doo." The little girl bent down her head so as to be as near the level of the bird as possible and then lisped in the most pleading voice: "Pleath will you thay that adain?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
GRAND JURY TURNS IN l6 TRUE BILLS Believed Inquisitorial Body Delved Deeply into Gamb- ling and Bootlegging"
 Reports.

Sixteen true bills were returned yesterday afternoon by the Jefferson county grand jury, which then aa- journed until May 3. Will Robin son, a negro accused of burglary and grand larceny was among those in dicted.
 The inquisitorial body was charged on Monday by Judge A. B. Grace to investigate, reports of gambling, and it is believed the jurors spent much time in considering these reports, as we'll as reports of the illegal sale of liquOr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Queer Refuge for Hunted s.,..

Pursued by hounds a stag bounded in through the open French window, of the Y. M. (. A. buildings at Ash. bourne House. Epsom. England, and took refuge in the larder. which meas. ures eight feet by six. The huntsmsp snd yhipa quickly came up and. secur tnx the stag wisn ropes, placad 1t ip some stables. from which 1t was re moved shortly attsrwardS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Modern Society Arrogance.

Manners seem to be largely a mat, ter of individual preference since there Is 50 little harmony in opinion A wl man who condemns praise of pretty gown or becoming hat on the score of bad taste will openly criticise her aeighbor for acts which are not to her liking. This Is, on the whole, a great leal of arrogance shown in setting up . standard and expecting the rest ol humanity to follow it,-Exchanga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. ]

Lucas County. sS Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney ledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev. bv the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscrihed in my presence, this 9th day of December. A. D. 1886.
 Notary Public Halrs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o. Sold by all Druggists. 75c. Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
To c,ean chamols Leather,

Chamois leather is rather expensive so that it is just as we'll to know how to clean 1t. Put 1t into a weak solu tion of soda into which you have thrown some grated soap. Leave it for two hours, and then rub it until clean Finally rinse the leather in warm soap water. Wiring the leather in {. linen cloth and dry quickly. It can also be rubbed dry and brushed unti! lott.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
jImmle'o ConclusIon.

Little tolh frequently manifest un expected powers of observation and analysis. Little Jimmie. for instance was asked if . young lady whom he dearly loved was pretty. "she looka pretty to me-" he announced, after q brief period of consideration. but ] Aon't s'poss she's really pretty. no. tics Brother Ben don't sit by her aide a1 awful lot when aha cemes herAw
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Badly Aneeted.

Msrcella-sMr. Reanbroagl seems to be greatly bothered with indigcs- tion." Waverly-I should ssy so! He refused to attend . moving rieture show the other evening because one of the scenes had banquet in It, Judge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

A great majority of persons af- flicted with eczema have no other ailment. which is accepted as proof that eczema is purely skin di- sease. MeritOl Eczema Remedy IS recommended especially for eczema and diseases of the skin. If you are afflicted with this terrible disease we ask you to use this remedy on Our guarantee. Prices soc and $1.OO. w. l.. Dewoody X Co.,, agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
hia Sentence.

T knowed hcw things 'ud turn ou, of he kept on toclin' wid politics." said the old darkey, "an' now ain't a bit surprised. Dey done took an' sont him ter de legislatur- an he sho' hez got ter sarve his time out"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

lW. 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- tism, sore muscles, aching joints and bladder weakness vanished when Foley Kidney Pills were taken. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
WELCOME INFORMATION

Most middle aged men and women are glad to learn that Foley Kidney Pills give relief from langu.dness. stiff and sore muscles and joints, puffiness under eyes, backache. bIad- der weakness and rheumatism. They get results. Contain no harmful drugs. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

The biggest money saving op- portunity ever offered the public will commence Monday, when the Hardin Anderson Furn. Go. puts their water damaged stock upon the market at a big reduction. a.5l 3-4-4t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
Ala to Gsnlua

Our idea Is that there ought to bs At least three children ip every family. % that If one of them should become . genius the othsr two could support hlm. .--Galvestony News,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

Every piece of furniture whether damaged or not will be sold, sale commencing Monday March s. liar din-AndersOn Furn. Co. 3-4-4t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

Washington, March 3.-President Wilson today signed the sundry civil appropriation bill carrying $126,922 750 and one of the Notifications bills, carrying $6,060,216.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
 RECEIVES DEATH BLOW
(Continued from Page 1.)

tire legislative program of the session.
 The S25,O00,O00 rivers and harbors bill was passed early this morning after an all-night session, during which the vice president was reused from his bed to sign warrants for thu arrests of absentees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-04

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The Washington herald., 1915-12-10
The Best Mans Shoe Made
PROOF

Here standndced shoe shoe that sells the country
and remarkable value that The public snenes
the value and the KNOWN the
reduc IS APPARENT.
The these advertisements ha. been business,
such that
PROFITS ARE THE SAME AS AT THIS PERIOD OF YEAR AGO.
By greater dhuon advertising has CUT THE BUYER
WITHOUT AFFECTING OUR PROFITS .#.. ..:"
For this continuing what planned be but
mind this sale that besnuie
the winter The shoes sell the less
This not clearance SALE endofhseasn affair." Wash
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The Washington herald., 1915-12-10

This advertisement appeared IN yesterday
Herald. 1t appears again today for two reasons
CD We had tremendously busy day yesterday
which enables us to continue the sale, and
(O This advertisement tells how advertising makes
possible reduced prices, and tells it 50 we'll we
want as many as possible to read il.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-05-20
MoLTNo ITEMS

Moline, Mo-, May 1s.-Dr. ]. F.
Flynt and family entertained the
Doctors parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flynt
of Hallsville, several days last week.
Miss Martha Cauthorn spent We'd
nesday night with Mrs Mary A. eau
thorn, who has not been in good
health for some time.
Homer Roberts and family and
Mrs. Milton Roberts were Sunday
guests of Cecil Greed and family.
Mrs. Florence Heller spent several
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Montgomery, of Mexico.
Mrs. j. E. Lowery of Mexico was
the guest of Mrs. Joe Python We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Nicholson of Galloway spent
the weekend here with her son,
George.
c. R. Massey and two little daugh-
tiers and Mrs. Lucy Massey of Mexico
spent Sunday at C. c. Bybee's.
John Heller and family visited ]
E. Berry and wife of Cant the first
part of the week.
Mrs. R. S. Montgomery and chill
dren of Mexico were Sunday guests
of Will Heller and wife.
Miss Margaret Powell is having
quite a serious time with her shout
der dropping out of place, 1t drop
ped outthree times last week; had t.
be put in plaster paris case. Sale
to be caused from rheumatism.
Mrs. L. F. Tanner and Mrs. F. 7
Cawthorn of Mexico spent sunda
night and Monday as the guests o
H. L. Weaver and family.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-05-20
MODERN FENCE BUILDING.

Farmers who attend the Missouril
State Fair at Sedalia, September 25N
to October 2, will see the most practi-
that Missouri has ever attempted, de-
spite the fact that the state had only
the unitarian features of the con-
struction in view when the new en-
closure around the Fair Grounds was
devised. 1t is net only horse high,
bull strong, and pig proof, but it is
boy proof, too, for it was designed to
be unclimbable. 1t means that sew
eral hundred dollars in revenue is to
be added to the gate receipts because
of it's unclimbableness for there will
be no crawling under the canvas"at
the State Fair Grounds this fall.
The best of material, including steel
posts and the most modern construc-
ton, were used in this, the states
model fence.
AUTO ACCOMMODATIONS AT
MISSOURI STATE FAIR.
More and more Missouri is coming
to be a State of automobiles and
while the horse is featured at the
Missouri State Fair at Sedalia as at
no other fair in the Union, because
of Missouri's supremacy in the saddle
ring, yet the automobile is not over
looked in the State Fair plans.
The State Fair Board has author
lied the construction of a subway
under the race track at the Fair
Grounds so as to enable the manage
ment to utilize the centerfield of the
big race track for automobile park
ing purposes thus, the horse and his
speedy competitor will both be ac-
commodated and cared for during
the races at the State Fair and the
persons who motor to Missouri's big
annual exposition, September 25 to
October 2, will find fine parking
space at their disposal when they
reach the Fair Grounds. 1t will be
possible to watch the speed events
from automobiles with good advan-
tage under the new plan.