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will carry home with him the inspira-
tion that will better fit him for CO.
operation between his officce and the
public. He will be able to educate his
patrons to the plan of cooperation be-
tween the post office and the public.
enliehtening them as to what they are
entitled to from their postmaster and
post Office"
Tomorrow is the busiest day on the
convention program. Following the
business session in the New National
Museum the postmasters are to call
upon Postma ster General Burleson and
officials of the Post Office Department
at II o'clock.
Every postmaster is urged to embody
in a terse. comprehensive memorandum
any matters about which he wishes to
speak to any official Of the department
and have the memorandum ready when
he goes to the department to leave with
the official. thus dispatching business
The convention reconvenes at 2:3o
pm in the New National Museum.
when the program of business is as
follows:
Reports of committees, nomination Of
for next year. This is by far the most
important meeting of the convention,
as the reports of the committees and
the election of officers and the place of
the next meeting will he decided. ana
all postmasters desiring a voice<fn the
selection of their officers are urged to
be present.
Banquet to he held at the Raleigh
Hotel at s pm Dress will be absolute
ly informal.
Dinner for the women in the large
dining room. first floor of the Raleigh
Hotel. promptly at o'clock. Admls-
sion by badge.
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ion was also dwelt upon, and predic-
tions of President Wilson's reelection
were greeted with repeated applause.
IF You have won the favor of your
respective communities Third Assist
ant Postmaster General Dockery told
the postmasters, you have contributed
much to the movement that ! believe
will give a sweeping majority this fall
to Woodrow Wilson. He was loudly
cheered when he said that "the full
dinner paif was issue this year
which he welcomed, although it had
appeared formidable in past cam
paigns
Mr.. Dockery told the convention the
postal surplus this year would be the
largest in history He said growth of
the postal savings system was phenom-
email.
When the present administration took
charge he said deposits were about
thirty millions: now they are eghty-six
millions, and by July l next l predict
they will be S150, 0,000, 900. OF the savings.
- per cent belongs to foreign-born citi-
Zens. who trust the government. The
system has brought out hidden money
and not invaded private enterprise
First Assistant Postmaster General Ro-
per said that never before had there been
so few complaints against the postal serv-
ice. He declared that when the parcel
post was fully developed it would become
the greatest medium of exchange between
farmer and merchant
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Live in Era of Service.

In his opening address. Colin NJ Selph.
postmaster of st. Louis, president Of the
National Association of Poscma sters,
said:
We are assembled here today not to
glorify ourselves. but to meet the in
tellectual interchange of suggestive
thought expressed solely for the pur-
pose of assisting the postal depart
men. to upbuld and maintain its al
ready high standard of practical eff
cheney with business economy We live
in a new era--that of the love of Serv-
ice and energetic and willing perform
ance of public duty. A postmaster un-
der this sterling administration, under
the splendid leadership Of Postmaster
General Burleson and his able assist
ants. must perforce he inspired with
the same force of Willingness to serve
the public with integrity and fidelity.
This will be harmonious meeting
beneficial to every participant because
we earnestly believe that it is our duty
while in Washington to learn from
those who are already SO ably equipped
with intelligent knowledge Of the rud
,nents of handling the United States
mails by such efficient methods as will
command the Commendatiaon of the
postal patrons of our several communi-
ties
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FILES ANSWER TO CHARGE
MADE BY A. G. HERMANN
J. NJ. Schlueter Attacks Validity of
the Bottle Registration Section
in D. C. Code.

John NJ. Schlueter. a bother. today
hled answer to the injunction proceed
ings recently instituted against him
by August G. Hermann charging him
with unfair business practice in using
bottles In the sale of beverages which
had the name of Hermann" blown in
the bottles. Hermann also claimed
that the beverages were not up to the
standard of his products and the public
was deceived.
Mr.. Schlueter admits that he used
bottles with Herrmann's name blown
in them. but says he secured them
along with other bottles which are
common property. but declared that he
placed his own labels securely on them,
and such labels could be removed only
by the wanton or deliberate act of
some person. Mr.. Schlueter attacks
the validity of the Registration of bot
ties" section of the code. and declares
it unconstitutional as special legisla
tion and not properly in exercise of
the police power.
Attorney j. B. Stein represents the
defendant Attorneys Tohriner &
Graham appear for the plaintiff.
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Caminetti Favored Release

NOT having admitted or been con-
Victed of a crime involving moral tur-
pitude, and, in fact, denying guilt.
under the law there was nothing for us
TO DO but to admit him." said Secre-
tary Wilson. In the testimony taken
before Gin 1919 there was evidence
mat Gen castro was under charges In
Venezuela in connection with the al
ieged murder of a political opponent.
Before the immigration board at New
york he refused to answer questions
regarding the charges. and his refusal
was considered, under the circum-
stances, as IN assumption of guilt"
1t is understood that immigration
Commi ssioner Caminetti. who was in
Philadelphia yesterday, recommended
to Secretary Wilson that the Castros
be admitted. The Secretary's decision
ohcials said, was reached upon exam
nation of the transcript of evidence
taken at the boards hearings and
without formal appeal from its de-
cision having been filed by Gen. Castro
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PITTSBURGH POSTMASTER :
G. w. MCNEIL, is DISMISSED
Refused to Carry Out Orders for Re.
organization, Says Post Of
fee Department. [,

Post Office Department officials ad-
mitted today that pr. George W.
Mcneil. postmaster at Pittsburgh. had
been dismissed from the service for
failure to cooperate with the depart
ment" They said Dr. Mcneil refused
to carry out instructions given in con-
nection with reorganization de-
signed to increase the efficiency of the
office.
The first intimation of the action
came In the following paragraph.
printed in the official bulletin of the.
department.,
Notice to PostmaSters-A post
master at one of the most important
post offices In the United States has
been removed for failure to cooperate
with the department in carrying out
its instructions regarding the conduct
of the service in his city"
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Larger Membership Proposed.

Comm endation of the spirit of CO.
operation and zeal shown by the post
master members of the association and
recommendation that the constitution
and bylaws be revised so as to prop
erly provide for a membership of more
than 5000 instead OF the 1900 now
enrolled. featured the report of Secre-
tary Eugene l.. shannon Of Nashville,
submitted today.
In his report. Mr.. Shannon says, in
part:
The officers feel sure that every
postmaster present Will go ba X to his
office with clearer vision of his use
fulness in his community and q. better
idea of the business of being postmas-
ter. With cooperation as the keynote
of the convention, and cooperation s
one of our aims. We will become better
postmasters and will be able to render
better service.
THE cordial spirit of cooperation
which we have found here in Washing
ton has made it possible for the post
masters and the post office officisl> at
the head of the great system to under
stand each other better, and has
brought A more complete understand
ing between them, instilIing that per-
sonal equation that is invalua BILE in
business-whether it he post office busi-
ness or the selling of merchandise
"On the other hand, every postmaster
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Lauds President Wilson.

'"There is another reason why we
should rejoice for being here, and that
is because of the privilege of meeting
here in the Capital city. We are to
meet the most charita hle, the wsest,
the most humane and the most coura-
geous President of the United States
since the days of Jefferson and Jack
son. We are proud of the distinction of
serving under the splendid admins
tration of this great President, and we
thank God in every hamlet every viii
lage, every city. that peace reisns su-
preme in the American nation and that
Woodrow Wilson has preserved the
peace and dignity of our nation with
courage and honor. Let us, therefore,
give praise to Him from whom this
blessing flows. and be inspired with the
sentiment of not only service first, but
America first. | now declare this con-
vention open and ready for business"
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OFFICERS PROBABLY
WILL BE REELECTED

President Colin NJ. Selph of St.
Louis. Mo-: Treasurer Frank C.
Sites of Harrisburg, Pa, and Sec
retary Eugene $. Shannon, Nash
vile, Tenn, will probably be re-
elected by the National Associa-
ton of Postmasters of the United
States late this afternoon. This
was the prediction today, aDdls it
is understood that the largest state
delegations are supporting their
reelection.
New York state is going to urge
as a candidate for first vice presi-
dent William H. Murray of AL
bany, n. Y.
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Investigates Conditional Rates.

Investigation into the practice of
making freight rates conditional upon
the size of shipments was ordered to-
day by the interstate commerce com
mission and notices were sent to rail-
roads to show cause before October l
why the custom should not be discon-
tinued.
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Aeroplane Ship to Join Fleet,

The aeroplane ship North Carolina
its arrival today at Hampton
roads from Pensacola. Fla. and was
ordered to proceed to Newport r. l.,
to join the fleet there and participate
with it in the summer maneuvers The
North CarolinA is equipped with sew
eral hydro o-aefoplanes for use in re-
connoiter work with the battle fleet.
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stated that I'VE must democratize our
dress, speech and actions"

Postmasters have found one cooling
of place in the capital that has be-
come popular. 1t was announced in the
convention meeting yesterday that
there is good bathing pool on the
Monument grounds. to which they
were all invited. One New Jerseyite
cautiously asked. ANY sharks?' A
westerner who was here for some
months several years ago while wait
ing for his appointment answered,
Some loan sharks. maybe."
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Others Making Addresses.

Others making addresses today were
Postmasters w. f. McEwen. Duluth:
Fred lie Roy. Streator, H.; Claude
Weaver. Oklahoma City; D. E. Daven-
port. Americus. Ga; C. II. Fortman,
Helena. Mont; w. f. Merry, Perry.
okla; Emmett H. Howard. Porter.
Okla: A. Ross Read. Akron. Ohio:
s A. Kinnear. Columbus Ohio. and
G. W. Mcneil. Pittsburgh Pa.
President Colin ". Selph paid a
tribute to Postmaster General 1Surle-
son in Introducing him to the conven-
tion He said
In all the rich history of the Ameri-
can nation and in the great record
made since the days OF the intro1uc-
tion Of the postal service no achieve
ment has been equalied that will com
pare with the matchless upbuilding of
the high standard of efficiency at
tanned in the administration of the
great leader of all the postmasters of
the world
notwithstanding the vicissltudes
that have beset his administration by
reason of the European war and the
sntagonism of class that oEnosed
improvements Of an up-to-date nature
and others who endeavored to .thwau
his we'll meant intentions. he has un-
der the gravest difficulties. made an
unparalleled record not only as cab
met officer. but as a general director
OF postal affairs. that has made him
AT once a universal and popular char
acter known to be unexcelled In Civ
ing efficiency with business economy
Not even the most unfair and un-
fully claim any credit for having as
sisted the Postmaster General in Civ
ing TO the people OF the United States
a postal service satisfactory to all"
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CONVENTION NOTES.

President Colin NJ. Selph. postmaster
at st. Louis. is proud of the fact that
his father. Capt. c. McRae Selph. made
the first Confederate flag. under orders
of Cen Beauregard. He was a mem
Der of the famous Washington Artil-
lery of New Orleans.
President Seinh's great grandfather
was Robert Mills, who designed the
Washington Monument. His maternal
grandfather was Alexander Dimitry.
professor of langua ges at Georgetown
University, he married Mary, daughter
of Robert Mills. and was first assistant
postmaster general of the Confederacy.
J. Fl. Robb. postmaster at Greenville,
Miss. is passing out souvenir post
cards showing the new federal build
ing in which his Office is housed.
A number of state representations
and committees held meetings last
night in the Raleigh. These included:
Conference of New York state post
masters. called by A. ]. Kennedy OF
Flushing.
Tristate conference for Minnesota,
North and South Dakota. called by
otto \ Raths of St. Paul. Mimi.
Committee on constitution and by
laws. called by Forest L. May of Day.
ton, Ohio.
Committee on resolutions. called by
w. Rufus Jackson. postmaster at Mex
ico Mo
California conference, called by Post
master Dunbar of Santa Rosa.
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Palm beach suits or any sort of
cool. informal dress Is the order for
the banquet tomorrow night. This was
emphasized in a notice posted today
on the elevator bulletin board. This
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First Step in Progressive Policy.

yesterday We took the first step in
such a progressive policy" he said,
toward solving the vexatious problem
of railway mail service. in a manner
completely satisfactory TO postal Off
cials. This is being solved in g. way
that will enable the United States to
pay the railroads adequate compensa-
tion for service rendered. and pay only
for service received. With this result
if next year We can make those using
the second-class mail service pay a
halfway part of what they should, we
can go before Congress and take the
first step toward penny postage
The fact that this year We have a
surplus Of between four and five mil
lions demonstrates that at last the
postal service is on strong business,
selfsupporting basis.
IF We can keep down useless ex-
travagance-not for postal efficiency
but for political service-we can in
augurate penny postage in this coun-
try"
While waiting for Mr. Burleson, me-
mortal eulogies for William F Kas-
ting. who died while attending the
democratic national convention in St.
Louis, were delivered by President
Colin NJ. Selph and AL J. Kennedy Of
Flushing. n. Y. During these eulogies
the New York state representation was
seated upon the stage.
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Women guests at the convention are
included in all entertainment invita-
tions. except to the banquet tomorrow
night special spread for the wom-
en- has been arranged in the large
dining hall of the Raleigh. on the first
floor, promptly a. I o'clock. to which
admission will be by badges.
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Among the first postms sters to pa.
their respects to President Wilson
were Daniel B. Sweeney of Middle
town, n. Y, and James P. Gillen o
Post Jervis.
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If you want work, read the want COL
umns of The Star
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Efficiency Is the Watchword.

Efficiency Is the watchword of the
administration with regard to postal
service. Mr.. Burleson told the post
masters. You are giving the best
postal service in the world today, and
that is what the American farmer and
business man are entitled to, for they
pay for it" He advised them that
they should spare no expense that
means greater efficiency.
But that does not mean extrava-
gance." he said Where is an official
who will tell me that employees useless
to the service should not be Topped off !?
l don't want you to be hard on postal
employees. l believe the government
should require only a certain number
of hours work. and that under sani-
tary and comfortable conditions, at
salary not only adequate but gener-
ops. and that it is my purpose and your
duty to see that all employees perform
an adequate service for the money ex-
pended
Mr. Burleson explained that every
dollar intelligently saved can be uti-
lized for the improvement. development
and extension of the postal service, re-
sulting in a reduction of postage for
those served"
Evening star., 1916-07-19

Third Assistant Postmaster General
Dockery gave a little dinner party
last night to President Colin NJ SeIph
of st. Louis, Secretary Gene" Shan
non Of Nashville, Treasurer Frank s.
Sites of Harrisburg, Ruskin McArdle,
private secretary to the Postmaster
General, and Postmasters Thornton of
Richmond and W. l. Denning
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W. RUFUS JACKSON,

Chairman of committee on resolutions.
Prediction that because of postal
economies practiced as a secondary
consideration to postal efficiency
penny postage legislation will soon be
possible in the United States, made by
Postmaster General Bu-leson in ad-
dressing the postmasters convention
today at the New National Museum,
provoked storms of applause.
Postmaster General Burlesons ad-
dress was frequently interrupted with
enthusiastic outbursts. especially when
he spoke of President Wilson as the
greatest man the country has ever
produced" and when in closing he
credited the administration with lin
stituting more reforms of lasting bene-
At to the people than have ever been
put in force during any other period
of the country's history
Evening star., 1916-07-19

The mascots of the Ohio delegation
are the three little daughters of Post
master William J. Murphy.
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Administration A Praised.

Speakers yesterday praised admins
tration of the postal service under
democratic rule as economical without
curtailing efficiency. The influence |
postmasters have on local pubic opin- |
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The Vermont representation has
brought supply of real Vermont
maple sugar. Every one at the big
banquet tomorrow night is going to
have sample of this Green mountain
state product,
Evening star., 1916-07-19

Many postma sters met Secretary of
the Trea sury McAdoo at dinner last
night. The Secretary was dining at
the Raleigh with Controller of the
Currency John Shelton Williams. Mrs.
McAdoo. Charles S. Hamlin, governor
of the federal reserve board. and Col.
Alfred Williams of Richmond. This
party held an impromptu reception
for the postma sters
Evening star., 1916-07-19

Boosting for New Hampshire as a
summer resort is a labor of love with
Postmasters Sidney Downing of Lin
coin, n. H.; George Fl. Sherry of Dover
and Postmaster Willis of Manchester.
Evening star., 1916-07-19

A number of postmasters are ar
for stay-over privileges, SO
that they can see more of the capltal
and make several side trips to Allan
tic CITY or New York
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c. F. Cook. a native of Austin, Mimi,
who is on the staff of the sergeant-at-
arms, has fof several years been ma
jor and adjutant of the Minnesota state
militia.
Evening star., 1916-07-19

The new bylaws of the association
are being drafted to provide for ten
vice presidents instead of seven.
Evening star., 1916-07-19

B e a u ( i f u !
voile and or
CANDY blouses,
with sailor COL
lars and frilled
fro n t s. also
e m b TO i dered
fro n I S and
sleeves. A | !
sizes.
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lCO, MO. :, -.
California conference, called by Post
master Dunbar of Santa Rosa.
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s c o r g 8 OF
styles in petit
coats. gowns,
C O m binationS,
corset covers,
envelope chem
ises and draw
ers. trimmed
with lace and
embroidery.
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accompanied by Mrs 'Duvall. They are
being extensively entertained by friends
har
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There is one postmaster here who
boasts I'm from Mexico but a Mexico
that is loyal and not causing the ad-
ministration any trouble" This is W.
Rufus Jackson of Mexico. Mo. lie
comes from Speaker Clarks district
and was member of the Missouri
delega ton to the Baltimore convention.
representing the Speakers district. He
Is an editor and chairman of the reso-
lutions committee.
Evening star., 1916-07-19

Women's and
misses white,
striped and tan
skirts in pique,
& a b a r d i n e.
h o n e Y C o NIB,
sport cloth and
khaki. B e | t s
and pockets.
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$S.95 Black TaHetas. 90.
&S.O5 Blue Tnffetns.
$1,000 Striped Tanetas.
$1,000 Plaid Tanetas. .....
$1,000 Check Taffetas
FIRST FLOOR.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-20
i''t STANDING PAT. Not Decided Whether New York or
 Chicago Will Get HerzOg.

Chicago, July 19.-lndications to- night were that both New York and Chicago National league clubs were hopeful of getting Charles Herzog or Cincinnati.
 President Weeghman of Chicago declined to add further to his state ment that he expected a decision from Cincinnati, and it is believed he is standing pat" on an offer he made yesterday.
 President Hampstead of the Giants, who reached Chicago today. is re- ported to have made another bid for Herzog after a conference with Mana ger McGraw of New York.
 Shorts:op Eddie Mulligan and Sec end Paseman Mccarthy were released by Chicago today to the Kansas City club of the American association, completing the deal by which William Wortman, shortstop, comes to the Cubs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-20

Continued from page one.) Artillery actions continue energetic ally in that sector.
 A German raid in the region of Paschendaal, Belgium, was checked by the French fire. as was a raid north of the Aisne, near PaeZzy.
 The statement says:
 "The night was calm over the greater part of the front. Two sur prise attacks delivered by the enemy against small French posts, one in Belgium, in the region of Paschen- daal the mother north of the Aisne, near Paezzy, were repuised by our fire.
 'On the Verdun front east of the Mouse the artillery fighting continues vigorously in the sector of Fleury. We made some progress with eren- ades near the Chapel of Sainte Fine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-20
ALIENS FOOT.EASE DOES TT.

When your shoes pinch or your corns and bunions, ache so that you are tired all over. get Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and used in the foct-bath. It will take the sting out of corns and bunions and give instant relief to Tired, Aching, Swollen, Tender feet. Over 100000 packages are being used by the German and Allied troops al the front. Sold every where, 25c. Don't accept any s.osti- tue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-20
FINISH MATCH TODAY.

Because F.. A. Howell was i'll and unable to play yesterday, the finals for the Presidents cup were not played yesterday afternoon at the Country club between MT. Howell and w. F. Coleman. The match will be played this afternoon. The first half has been played, over Is holes, MT. Coleman finishing 4 up. The second IS holes will be played today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-20
CHURCH PICNIC TODAY,

Rev. E. R. Steel. pastor of the First Methodist church, will be one of the speakers today at the picnic. at Sul- phur Springs, of the congregations, oi the churches in Pine Bluff circuit. 4 big attendance is expected. The churches of the circuit. which arl served by Rev. J. ". Hall, are Faith Good Faith, Union, Whitehall and Sulphur Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-20

In every home where there is a baby there should also be a bottle ot McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR. It may be ne:ded at any time to correct sour stomach. wind collie, diarrhoea. or summer conf Iaint l. is whole some remedy, contains no opium
 morphine or injurious drug of any kind. Price 25c and 50c per-. bottle
 Sold by w. L. Dewoody & Go. cod