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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

one. The change makes him practically
blind with excitement so that he won't
recognize what anyone about him is
trying to do. This is an excellent op-
pOrtunity for the camera-man to get
a closeup between the bars.
'In rehearsing Teddy for the Picto-
graphs l used only the rules which
have applied to other animals who had
not become outcasts for man-killing.
The best time to train any member of
the cat family is at night between II
p. m. and a. M, but for picture TAX
ing these hours are not feasible. as you
see-or rather, as you do not see,-the
cats all sleep during the day. Their
faculties are more alert, consequently,
and respond more readily to the COM
mands of trainer at night. In teach
ing an animal to go through certain
stunts it is necessary to accustom him
to sharp commands which will at once
arrest his attention. / use in the cage
only slender wand with which to
he was commanded, never sharp
prong; as some trainers do. I never
take loaded revolver into the cage
with me-only one with blank car
tridges. The loaded weapon Is left
with guard outside, who is instructed
never to use it himself. but to pass it
in to me if danger threatens.
.Probably because he felt that be
had met his master Teddy proved as
amenable when I undertook to teach
him tricks as many less ferocious
beast. To teach him to stand on Pc
destal leased him gently-tapping his
paw with the wand until he placed it
Were [ wished. When he finally
oDeyed. said Good boy, Teddy and
stopped bothering him. A lion will do
anything to escape teasing When he
discovers that only by putting his foot
IN the pedestal can he cs-a3e ..haa III
eossAnt .i.il'n. with the Wall! le]i
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

could not be expected to yield to any
such mild treatment and Is as much
man-eater to-day as on the afternoon
that he lifted up his head and let out
roar Of triumph over the body Of his
dead keeper.
When Herman Weldon was selected
to reduce lion-taming to few hundred
feet of film in the Paramount Picto-
graphs he said he would go previous
producers one better by using an ami
NAL no one would dare to exhibit ex-
cept In a picture. Teddy was tic out
law of the animal kingdom he refer
red to.
It was out on the old Plank Road
near Jersey City that Herman Weldon
ard Teddy first met. One could not
cay TIM: 1t was a casua, encounter,
however. Teddy occupied his cage and
N'ecIon was accompanied b. the cam
via-m2n and the editor of Paramount
,, PIC .k:sI.Lc Tho kecre.. of the animal
ttsAainE tar,r had refused the traincr
pt,r,icssur - give the camera. na'; 'n
TiotssW:y t. who'd ur sc:ae zeal :h";i.s
y -ut.:r," Tie ca<v~ of :tve-u. ,=a.;-
nsunsat l;.ss ,;s.sA no on. Lad .:e:
a .semSt a. Va trais.
"Eav, tsn't icI ycI KY - :Ns
t!sau.," he .cet~: was f:--9 - n. =
';,*n!. "rh,, rn:M 1..ro yau sns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
LANDMARK BAPTISTS
MEET AT SHERIDAN

Sheridan. Dec. 7.-Delesates to the
annual session of the Landmark Ban.
fist association continue to arrive this
morning. The association was called
to order yesterday by the Rev. E. D.
Springs, Tex. The Rev. Mr.. Gaddy
was reelected moderator and the
Rev. 4. Carlin of oklahoma was elect
ed assistant moderator. The Rev. r.
w. Glover of Sheridan was elected
clerk.
The Rev. J. w. Brewer of Enloe,
Tex, preached the sermon YESTERDAY
morning, and the Rev Abraham
George. refugee from Persia, preached
yesterday evening. Today's session
was taken up by reports OF commit
tees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel,
cures diabetes weak and lame backs
rheumatism. and irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women. Regulates bladder trouble in
children. II not sold by your drug
gist. will be sent by mail on receipt
of $1.O0. One small bottle is two
months treatment, and seldom fails
to perfect a cure. Send for sworn
testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall. 1926
Olive street, st. Louis, Mo. Sold by
druggists. (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

Craig, chancellor; Mrs. Minnie Nc
Fall, recorder; Mrs. Lucy Mayfield,
reoleiver; Mrs. Ethel Kennedy,
marshal; Mrs. Winnie Thorn, inner
sentinel; Mrs. Dora Powers, outer
sentinel; Yrs. Will d. Galloway,
manager, three years; DR.. Asa Brun-
son and DR.. Fred Rowell, Reelected
Physicians; Mrs. Laura Hope, dele
gate to state convention at Little
Rock, March %; Mrs. Callie Hamil
ton, alternate. The other managers
are Mrs. Annie Galster and w. NJ. NJ
Fall.
The camp accepted an invitation
from the Modern WooJmen camp, for
a joint public installation Of officers,
to be held the second Thursday in
January, with 2 social hour to follow
the ceremonies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
REPORT SAYS VILLA
HANGED AMERICAN

Ell Paso. Tex, Dec. 7.-Howard
Gray, an American mining man at
'Parral. Chihuahua, was killed by
Villa bandits when they entered the
town on November ), according to a
telegram received today by the Al
varado Mining and Milling company
The message SAYS ali other Ameri-
cans were safe and American proper
ty was unframed Gray has a sister,
a Mrs. bowman, residing in Ell Paso.
The messenger who arrived from
Parral shortly after the telegram was
made public said Gray was hanged
by order of villa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
Sguabble Over Cotton.

Upon the petition OF Hannah Std
nan, who declares she is IAN old
negro woman with five girls" judge
Elliott issued an order restraining
Arch Lassiter from taking possession
of bale of cotton. plaintiff has at
Pipkin's gin. and instructing Lassite.'
to file with the court a statement
showing the quantity of cotton and
the amount received for staple sod
for Hannah's account. The woman
alleges Lassiter says she is not en-
titled to anything from the last two
bales. and asks the appointment Of 4
receiver.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

Miss Josephine PEBBLES has donated
to the library fifteen volumes of fic-
ton. as follows:
Natures Serial Story" without a
Home "A knight of the Nineteenth
Century, Barriers Burned Away,
AN Original Belle" From Jest to
Earnest" Near TO Natures Heart
Success with Small Fruits AZ
Young Girls Wooing," "A Day of
Fate" His Sombre Rivals Taken
Alive" what Can She Do?," all by e.
U. Roe; "A Christmas Carol" by
Dickens: and Adventures of a
Brownie" bv Miss Mulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
ROYAL NEIGHBORS
OF AMERICA ELECT

With large attendance, and mucn
enthusiasm evident. Magnolia Camp
No. 5764, Royal Neighbors of America
last night. AT Fraternity hall. elected
the following officers TO serve during
the ensuing year:
Mrs. Minnie Afford. oracle. Mrs
Maggie Ernest, vice oracle; Mrs. la
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
TO STOP SELF-POISONING.

For furred and coated tongue, BIZ
iousness, sour stomach, indigestion,
constipation and other results of fer
menting and poisoning mass of undi-
gested food in the stomach and bow
els, there is nothing better than that
old-fashioned physic-Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Do not grippe nor sicken; act
promptly. For sale by Mann Phar-
macy.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
The Divorce Record,

Five petitions for divorce were
heard and granted yesterday. J. C.
Barron obtained divorce from
Amanda Barron because of qruel
treatment. Desertion was the ground
successfully pleaded by plaintiffs in
the following cases: Lucy Woods VS..
James Woods, Rosa Matlock VS..
Ephriam. Matlock, John Lamox vs..
Nellie LamoX, Evangeline Gilmore VS..
Will Gilmore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
NO HIGHER PRICE FOR THIS.

While food and clothing have adj
vanced in cost, it is well for the sick
that prices of such reliable family
remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are
not increased. Foley Kidney Pills cost
little and relieve backache, pains in
sides and loins, sore muscles, stiff
joints, rheumatic pains and bladder
trouble. For sale by Mann Phar-
macy.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
STOPPED CHILDREN.S GROUP
COJGH

"Three weeks ago two of my chill
dren began choking and coughing,
and l saw they were having an attack
of Group" writes Billie Mayberry
Ecket, Ga. 4 got a bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar and gave them dose
before bedtime. Next morning their
cough and all sign of Group was
gone" Mann's Pharmacy. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

1t must be calloused conscience
which does not give its owner any
trouble when he knows he is living a
life which is a lie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

A telegram from Neustralitz, Ger
many. announces the death OF the
Dowager Grandduchess Augusta Car
DINA of Mecklenburg-Str
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08
1 FRICAN TED

u AhAN|AAN 4 ALL
a by, the" Gyp
the BloOd''
of Film Land, ap-
pears before the
ca m era through
compulsion and not
through choice.
If Teddy could
select his own pro-
fession It would be
that Of plain ard
fancy banditing,
for he has become
a victim of the
blood lust, just as
other unfOrtunates
might succumb to
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

Ladies' gloves ard tics cleaned free
with all orders. SNEEDS, phone
2216. 11-19-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

New South Wales, Australia, is ex-
pecting large immigration from the
United States after the war
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

For heavy hauling and fast delivery
service, call the Auto Exchange:
Phone GAG. 11-3O'tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

A fricon Teddy. Who Killed His Keeper.
becomes Star For Paramount Picfo-
IgropbS-Nexer AHosved TO Exhibit in
the Ring. This Black-Maned Villa Ram
pages For the Magazine on the Screen"
Motion Picture Camera Thrust BeftOeen
the Bars While the Man-Eafin9 Lion Is
Put Tbro1fb His PAGES For First Time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-08

almost instantly killing him. Had he
been human bandit, criminologists
tell us, he might have been reclaimed
to a useful life. But as Teddy's brain
was constructed for jungle use rather
than the purposes Of civilization, he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

prices which producers could com
mand from firms that required the
metal to harden shell cases for the
various armies.
At one time antimony in crude
smelted form commanded over $500
gold per ton. Spectators predicted
the ore would bring 81 500 a ton, and
acted on that prediction.
But the metal trade suddenly read
justed. The output of antimony,
which is used only in very limited
quantities by ammunition makers. ex-
ceeded the supply. Ore which at one
time sold in New York at so cents gold
pound has dropped TO Is cents gold
per pound, and the wind has gone out
OF the sails OF the Changsha boosters.
Many of the anthony producers
now have ore on the way from Chang
sha 10 New York. which is mortgaged
10 bankers for more than the present
market price OF the metal.
Within the past few weeks anthony
producers in the Changsha district
have organized an association for the
purpose of steadying the market by
limiting the output. They predict that
they will be able 10 restore prices to
their very highest level within short
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

really constitutionally administered
country May all officials and people
act in sympathy with this idea and
with united soul and energy fulfill the
part that is lacking in him. This is
his great hope
THE present general situation is
exceedingly precarious. Having just
shouldered the great burdens OF the
state | need the assistance OF others
in everything pertaining to admins
trative measures. All civil and military
officials outside of Picking should.
therefore, remain at their posts and
assist in solving the present troubles.
Let no man shirk his duties in the
slightest degree.
The republic was the child of the
revolution of the year of Hsin Hal.
The late great president, who support
ed the republic and consolidated the
whole country. worked diligently day
and night planning for the country
under great embarrassment Heaven
has denied him longer age, and he has
left this world after illness The whole
country mourns in sorrow at the
thought of his exemplary merits. /
am particularly afflicted by deep sor-
row, as | succeed him with the diffi-
culties OF our day. Respecting the fun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11
gIlUSTON To Give
OUT ROAD PLANS
..srv VIII Announce Preliminary
lrrangements for Organization
Before Sept II.

A .h;nrton As the first step in
A +o5eral governments part of
s;,r $50. 600 600 on good roads
- ire next FIVE years in cOopera-
,1ith the states. Secretary Houston
l. will announce preliminary plans
- .-canfzatiou and sometime before
N will notify the governors of
70 of the apportionment of federal
- for this year A circular will
"a sent to all the governors and
f,-fe highway authorities outlining a
As.-tstive plan or procedure.
- s15o. 600 900 is to he paid half
.be government and half by the
-.-al states. apportioned among the
<,.s- according 10 their respective
20 nopulauou and rural mail route
niieage-
re- expenditures are authorized by
n - ShackIefOrd- Bankhead good roads
= the first granting federal aid to
4 ..,ss in road building 1t was signed
- n bv President Wilson and gov
-nent officials are preparing to put
4 :. provisions into early operation.
...aal construction of some of the
.,.is may begin this fall and extern
70 construction next spring is
,s1ned
appropriations for the present year,
| sing July /. 1917, authorized by con
--sss are $4,000 600 For the four sue
| ..s8,rr years they are, respectively
| n 400 900; $l5,000,0o0; $4,000, 600
| ~ $4,000. 900 The law provides,
1 orever. that no government money
s,U be available unless the states
,snd an equal amount, matching the
4 r.rernment contributions dollar for
4 .oIiar..
5rds. the act provides. shall be spent
> buili new roads. Maintenance costs
\ ,sreafter must be borne by the states
\ s0ae.
1 Rules and regulations 10 put the fed
\ srsI all law as il is popularity known,
/ MO prompt operation are now being
| RATED by the secretary Of agriculture.
/ non whom deyolves practically the
Il s.dre work OF supervising the gov
s-nnent expenditures. Immediate
.gDeryision viii be by the Office of
1 pablic roads and rural engineering, of
r5ich Logan Waller Page is director.
4 A conference Of highway representa-
/ ives of all states and possibly, Of Or
. snizati0ns Interested in the good
Dads movement. engineering experts
and others. to discuss measures for
s-omulgattng the new law IS planned
son by Secretary Houston.
ApDcruoLueDt among the several
safes CT the $4,000 60 for the first
years work viii soon be announced by
Postmaster General BurIesOn, who is
required 70 annually certify appor-
tolmeEts because Of changes in rural
post route mileages and population.
The anotmelt5 of the federal apprO-
uiati0ns viii be made by the secretary
f agriculture. one-third being based
o. the ratio which the population of
Zach state bears to the total United
States population, according to the
atest census. One-thiTd in the ratio
Thch the area Of each state bears 10
each state bears 10 the total nation
a mileage. and one-third il the ratio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11
Inaugural Ceremonies Simple.

Picking Correspondence of The
Associated Press - President Ii
Yuan-hungs official mandate announ-
cling his assumption of the presidency
in succession to Yuan Shi-Kai, was ex-
tremely simple and brief 1t lacked
the pomp and verbosity SO common to
the documents prepared by students
of the Chinese classics. The mandate
expressed Ii WARNINGS sorrow at
the death of Yuan Shi-kai. and plead
ed for unanimous support of Chinese
officials and Chinese public in solving
the difficulties of the Chinese repub-
lie.
The full text of the mandate fol-
lows: "Yuan-hung has assumed the
office of president on this the 7th day
of the 9Th month. Realizing his lack OF
virtue, he is extremely solicitous lest
something may miscarry. His single
aim will be 10 adhere strictly to law
for the consolidation of the republic,
and the moulding of the country into
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11
Australia To Float Third Loan.

Melbourne, Australia third fed
eral loan for war is 10 be floated be-
fore August I, though IL is not pro-
posed this time to ask for any fixed
amount. On the occasion of the first
loan, the government asked for $25.-
100000 and IL received SOS, 000, 900 I:
and on the second occasion $50, O0O, 000
was asked for and the response was
sos 900. 600
Parliament has authorized the rails
ing of $3.50, 900. 900 and II is expected
the people OF the commonwealth will
as before respond liberally. The gov
eminent will take as much up 10 that
amount as the public care 10 lend il.
The rate OF interest will be four and
one-half percent. the price OF issue
will be at par and the loan will run
until 1925.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11
Anthony Collapse Ruins Rich Men.

Hankow, China.-(Correspondence
of The Associated Press -Antimon
prices have collapsed and scores OF
Chinese who were millionaires on pa
per a few months ago, are now com
putting their liabilities.
The demand for antimony was so
keen early in the war and the supply
was so limited that prices scared.
Many new mines were opened, and re-
duction plants were built. Human
province is the greatest anthony pro-
ducing center OF the world. and Chang
sha is the center through which most
of the ore is handled. That city be-
came a regular FL Dorado. Fortunes
were made over night, and for a time
there seemed TO be no limit to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

eral and interment, the Kuo WI Yuan
shall instruct the officials in charge of
such matters carefully TO examine the
rites and regulations both of China
and foreign countries relating to the
subject, and draft suitable program
so that the sincere wish of the state
to give full recognition to the merits
of the departed may thereby be
shown"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11
Knnsas Pioneer Dad.

Paola, Kan. Aug. BENJAMIN
Franklin Simpson. 81. the first attor-
ney general of Kansas, died At his
homo here last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

service examinations will be held Aug.
IS for many more highway engineers
needed by the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

time. but as yet have produced no ap.
preciable effect on the market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

whic hthe area of each state bears to
the total area
The approximate apportionments of
this years 100000 appropriation.
less three per cent for administrative
expenses with those of other years in
proportion, are as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

Constructed entirely of quartered
oak. The design is an adaptation
of the Jacobean period, graceful
and pleasing. The generous proper
tions afford ample space for china,
linens and silver. The color is a
nut brown fumed. dull finished. In
derpriced a third for August sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

In 9x12. The choice of
patterns and quality
easily commend these
rugs. The colors are
guaranteed fast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-11

An extremely low
price on this grade rug.
CoIors are guaranteed
fast. Patterns are new
In oriental and floral.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-02
BOSTON RED SOX
SOLD OUTRIGHT
BY PRES, LANNIN

BOSTON. Nov. 1.-The world cham
rion Boston American baseball team
was sold tonight 10 Harry H. France. Of
new York and Hugh Ward, Of PhiIa-
former Owner Of the club. who an
n"lnced Inc sale at q dinner given 10 the
new owners and newspaper mcn. said
thc papers had he@n signed less than
nall an hour before. The price was not
stated.
Mr.. Irazee and Pr. Ward are both
ldCntilied with LheatricuIs, the former
being the present uwErr Of the cOrt The
alter OF Chicago. and the l.o:Sacrc Thea
ter Of New York. The now owners gave
few details as 10 definite plans for the
club but said
When we went into the thing We did
not buy cheap Tam "" bought
champions. We were interested in tho
club only because they were rhumpiUns
and would not have considered them
otherwise"
MIR. Frazcc Will take direct rhars" II
the teams affairs. L. was said. The H@l
soX are at present without manager
VIM. Cnrrigan who Las guided the team
tor the last three years having an
nounced his retirement AT the conclusion
Of the worlds series games last month.
Mr.. Frazcc said he would hold The post
ton of manager optn for Carrigan AMI
hoped that he would consent To lead the
team another year. The executive staff
Of the club will be retained intact. Tho
sale includes tho franchise. players
contracts and the T1al estate at h'ruway
Park.
MIR. Lannn has owned tho team three
years. and during that time the Red SuX
have won two world series.
After announcing the sal" Mr.. Lannin
said hr intended to enter tho hotel bust
ness in this city where he already has
large real estate buildings. liz is also
owner Of a hotel in Gar den City, j.. l.,
and has n controlling interest in the
Buffalo Team Of The International
League.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-02
OLD SOLDIER WAS
IN VERY BAD STATE
COLUMBUS VETER RAN CLAIMS
PLANT JUICE CAN CURE ANY
CASE OF STOMACH
TROUBLES

Many well known people are daily
tostifying that the effect OF Plant
Juice. the new herbal stomach remedy.
on their systems is almost Immediate,
in cases Of stomach. liver and kidney
trouble, and that it stands the highest
for its remarkable results in the most
distressing cases.
Following is the signed testimonial
| of MIR. 7. NJ. Riley. who resides at No.
I 80 South Parsons Avenue. Columbus,
Ohio. Il we'll known veteran of the Civil
War and prominent in G. \. Il. circles,
which speaks for itself:
! For over ten years ! have suffered
. with bad case of stomach trouble
My food would fermenI and cause gas
TO form in my stomach which seemed
10 20 all through NE. causing terrible
pains in all parts Of my body and
was told that | had valvular heart
| trouble. My stomach was in such a
! weak condition that J could not keep
! anything in ii; | could not sleep at
night | was III such nervous state,
and kept getting weaker and weaker
every day. Finally had to go to the
! hospital and was there for Is months,
/ but did not get any relief. One day a
! friend Of mine insisted try Plant
Juice. as he said il had cured him AID
other comrades knew. From the first
! dose of Plant Juice began TO feel
| some relief and now since | have TAX
en il for several weeks. | can truthful
| ~ say that it has cured ME and never
; felt better in my life. My stomach, liv-
! or and kidneys are in fine condition.
| can ear any kind of food and always
, feel hungry for my meals. | am telling
! my friends that if Plant Juice can uI
what il has done for me. il can cure
! any case of stomach trouble. as my
case was as bad as they make them.
! Plant Juice is sold in Wheeling by
, all druggists