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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-15

pean war.
 Depression in business life has giv- en away to extreme activity says the boards report.
 Explaining the small amount of general business which the federal re- serve banks have done, the board says that it has been deemed wise to have the banks retain heavy reserves until ii is seen what turn events will take Ill these uncertain war times. Loans Of the national banks have grown from six billion dollars in 1914 to seven billion in 1915 and deposits from eight billion in 1914 to ten bill lion in 1915 and this situation is one in which it behooves the federal re- serve banks to be prepared for {. se- were test of their ability to act as governors of the financial situation. This statement appears to indicate that the board believes the piled up boards of money in the banks and the vast amount of money lent may result in imitation, followed by contraction which will produce intense strain.
 The board recites that the growth of the bankers acceptance business is satisfactory about $100,000.000 in these obligations now being out It is stated that while it has been deem, ed the part of wisdom to withhold the establishment Of foreign branches of federal reserve banks in 1915, such branches may be expected during the coming year.
 The board says that the existence ,f II, hop 1oc shown a tendency to make substan- tially uniform the discount rates throughout the country. It is imprac tical to have them exactly uniform in all districts but consistency is being maintained. The low rates in effect uniformly have proved of great ser vice to the farmers. The great crop of 1915 was moved without s1.n of strain, even as to the cotton of the South, it is stated.
 When discount rates rise, the board says, the federal reserve banks shall tunr loose their pent-up resources and buy freely the commercial paper offered thus forcing down to normal
 Standardizing Paper.
 In spite of the fact that opponents of the federal reserve act said that the business community would not have the kinds of commercial paper which the federal reserve banks could discount under the law, com mercial paper is being standardized along the lines best accommodated to federal reserve bank usage, the re- port says.
 The board says it wants to unify the American banking system by giv- ing national banks free privileges so that they may be on par with state
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FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS MAY LOAN
 0N WAR ORDERS
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were permitted to engage in this sort of financing, steps, not directly in the pathway of recognized legal proced- ure, would be taken to preserve the neutrality of the nation
 Recommends Loans on Land.
 The boards report contains a number of striking recommendations for legislation, among them being 1or amendments to existing law permit ting:
 National banks and federal reserve banks to subscribe for stock in banks designed to do foreign business.
 The issue of federal. reserve notes to federal reserve banks, either against. the deposit of an equal amount. face value. of notes, drafts. bills of exchange. and bankers ac- ceptances or of gold, or of both. pro- vided that gold deposited be consid cred as part of the reserve required maintained by the bank drawing the notes.
 National banks and federal reserve banks to extend the acceptance busi- ness, now based on exportations and importations of goods, to domestic dealings.
 National banks to establish branches in their cities or counties.
 Federal reserve banks to make ad- vances to member banks against reli- able collateral
 National banks to lend on farm lands witESfl 100 miles of their loca- tiOns.
 National banks to lend on real es- tate other than farm lands. provided the real estate is improved and un- encumbered, that the loan be for not to exceed one year nor for more than 50 per cent of the value of the prop erty and that such loans shall not eX- ceed 9 per cent of the capital and surplus of the lending bank nor one third of it's time deposits.
 Money Rates Held Down.
 The boards report says that the great amount of confidence which the very existence of the federal reserve system has inspired has been Of in- estimable value to the country, keep ing money rates low and causing the free and easy movement of trade and commerce to endure in the face Of extraordinary industrial and financial upheavals brought about by tie Euro
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GIRLS! WOMEN! TAKE CASCARE7S
 F C0NSTIPATfD
Fhey liycn yaur liver and bowels and
 clear your c0mpleNian. H0Hl stg, heaaaehy, bilious with bIVath baa and StGmncil sour
Get q l0-cent box n w.

Get q 10-cent box Il w.
 Tonight sure. TaIe CasCa"etS and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ev5r cNperienc- d. Cas- arcts will liven your liver and clean your thirty t of bowels without aripins. You will wake up feeling grand. Your h ad will hc clear, breath right, tongue cleah stomach sweet. eyes bright, step elas . tic and complexion rosy-!hey'r. wonderful Get 10-cen box n3W a any drug store. Mothers can safely give a Whele Casearet |, children any tm when cr ss. ] versh, bilious. tongue coated or constipated they are harA less.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-15

were permitted to engage in this sort of financing, steps, not directly in the pathway of recognized legal pruced- ure, would be taken to preserve the neutrality of the nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-15

Pine Bluff Transfer Co.,, haul
 ing boats -.--------- 2.50 Pine Bluff & Rosedale Packet
 Co. freight -----.= 53 .H0 HighIower Grain X Com Co.,,
 flour : 10SS Julian-llarbour Co.,. gasoline
 for boats - 5.l3 Riley Feed Mfg. O., meal 9l .5o Arkansas Mill Sapply Co.,, sup
 plies used in rescue work 595i Fox Brothers. oars 320 VOss s-NichOl Co.,. l2 pairs rub
 Der boots sent tO Star City
 rescue workers - 600O Southern Grocery Co.,, meat,
 coffee and sugar 224 40 Hammett Grocer G.. meat and
 flour --------- 252.01
 Total @-- $l,239.25
 In addition to the expenditures list ed. the committee dishursing the re- lief fund is liable for damages to the launch, Elsah. which was disabled while rescuing marooned people in the Gould section: to the Pine Bluff Rottling company for barrels used in sending drinking water 10 the flood victims. and to the BroWno store at Gould for $15 worth of provisions given starving negroes, and to Tappin and another boatman, Who returped yesterday from two weeks in the flood section rescuing flood victims.
 Services rendered by numerous others in rescue work and extending other aid are not included
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SLIT FOR LAID.

c. A. Shelby and Adele Sh lby have filed suit in Ghe J fferson chancery court for $100, claimed as dan ages, and possession of tract of land in secti2n IT. township four, range ser- en. Plaintiffs allsge the land is being wronsfully held by W. W. West and oth IFS, trustees for the Wabba- seka Colored Cemetery association.
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Mrs. Edison Against Low Neck.

Orange. x. J., Feb, 14.-Mrs. Thom- as A. Edison, wife of :he inventor, is leading fight of the Women's club here to establish the Orange stand ard" of evening dress. The club wo- men believe modistes often go too far these days in shipping off the top and off the bottom of ball gowns.
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New Fashion in Married Names.

New York, Feb. 14.-zA new fashion in at home" cards has been set by LouTellegen, the actor, and his bride, Geraldine Farrar. Instead of "Mr. and Mrs. LouTellegen' the cards bore two names. "Mr. Lou-Tellegen" and Miss Geraldine Farrar.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-15
AFTER LAGRIPPE-WHAT?

F. G. Brevo. Bedford, Ind, writes: "An attack of lagrippe left me with a severe cough. I tried everything. I got so thin it lookcd as if I never would get we'll. Finally, two bottes of Foley's Hcney and Tar cured me. I am now we'll and back to my norm al weight" A reliable remedy for coughs, colds, croup. Mann Pharn- acy.
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NOW FEELS ENTIRELY WELL.

! A. K. Francis, Z.nith. Kas., q had a severe pain in my back and could hardly move l took about two-thirds o. 50c box of F2ley Kidney Pills and now feel entirely we'll" Middle aged and older men and women find th9se safe pills relieve sleep dis turbing bladder ailments. Mann Pharmacy. a5a&
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STARVATION IS
 STALKING AMONG FLOOD VICTIMS
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mittec provided for this by the pur- chase of boats, which were sent to the stricken section in charge of eX perienced boatmen, who rendered val iant service in bringing untold num- bers to places of safety. Then came the period when the naked must be period continues.
 Hundreds of the flood victims have lost everything they possessed. and there are many who have not had their hunger satisfied in weeks. Peo- pie are suffering for Want of food within a stones throw almost of Pine Bluff. And their hunger goes unap- peased because the aid contributed is insufficient
 Facing Starvation.
 There must be more funds raised, if starvat tion is to be avoided. It was the intention of The Graphic to close the fund yesterday evening, but re- ports of the distress existing in the flood section have caused change in the plan It will not be said that The Graphic failed in its duty. The list will remain open to give our people chance to relieve the suffering that exists right here at our doors. The Graphic will endeavor to do it's part, and believes the people of Pine Bluff can be counted upon to do theirs. The only contributions received yes terday were from the Browning Bible class of the First M. E. church, which sent in $3.25, and $1 from 1.-Two Old Shut-Ins." The Graphic had previ- ously acknowledged $sO4.S3. In ad- dition to- this. the committee received $2OO from the American Red Cross society, and $2OO from the Little Rock Gazette's fund, bringing the to- tai to $1,2090S.
 Expenditures for Relief.
 An itemized statement, showing ex- penditures contracted by the commit- l tee is appended:
 | D. L. Claque, boat -----------S 12.OU Dan Kavanaugh, boat -- 10.vO Walter Miller, boat --- 20.00 Hall Grocery Co.,, groceries 62.45 ID. w. Richey, groceries 1.7O | w. A. Taryer, groceries 685 Pine Bluff Baggage Co.,. boat 16.0O William Duke, wood -------- 100 Walter Miller, services with
 boat in rescue wOrk------- 1000 Hall Grocery Co.,, groceries l4.95 J. s. Wiginton, services in res
 cue work ---------- 300 A. R. Anderson. potatoes 4.OG J. w. Wilson. "A bu. potatoes 1a.6O c. s. Faucett. 31s bu. potatoes 20.4S J. w. White, 20 bu. potatoes 1900 H.. c. Bobo. 20 bu. potatoes-- 1900 Gay Averitt, g bu. potatoes 14.95
 Robo Bros. 143k bu. potatoes 9S.2S
 Lee Wilson, IA bu. potatoes 9.l0
 w. w. Jones & sons. groceries 2.02
 Southwestern T, & T. Co.,, tele-
 phone tolls ---, 2c6o
 R. Bauehman. three boats---- 4S.O0
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bargains in small pieces of n2ts and scrims. and odd sieces of furniture. II
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
BUILD ADDITION TO GARAGE
Brewer Bros. Add Extension to Rail-
 road Street Building.

In order to provide additional storage room and to increase the efficiency of their plant. Brewer Bros. are building 30x3s foot addition on the north end of their Railroad street garage, thus adding a third more room to their pres ent quarters.
 The new part will be ot wood with fire proof concrete lining. The office and work room will be moved from the present south end, which will now be- come storage quarters, to the new part and will be heated by steam.
 Since the location of the firm in their present quarters five years ago the busi- ness has shown a steady increase. Brewer Bros. are busy all the time, and the fact that the genial Bert" has found it necessary to remove to Pitts field, to look after the Berkshire county territory, is no sign that the Canaan end of the business is to suffer any re- trenchment.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
CONNECTICUT POULTRY FARMS

Beginning December l, 1916, a sys- tematic study of Poultry Farm Manage ment in Connecticut will be made by the Connecticut Agricultural College assisted by certain of the County Farm Bureaus. This work will be done under the supervision of the Farm Management Demonstrator and the Ex- tension Poultryman.
 Its purpose will be to determine what types of poultry farm management under actual conditions yield the largest profits. The business of each farmer co operating will be analysed and a report returned to him in person. Over forty farmers have already ex- pressed their willingness to cooperate. More co-operators arc desired. If in. terested, address k. K. Jones, Exten- sion Poultryman, or I. G. Davis Farm Management Demonstration, Storrs, Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
HEALTH NEWS.

A recent investigation made by the U. S. Public Health Service in con nection with studies of rural school children showed that 49.3 per cent. had defective teeth, 2l. per cent had two or more missing teeth, and only 16.9 per cent. had had dental attention. Over II per cent. never used n tooth brush, 58.2 per cent. used one occa. sionally and only 27.4 per cent. used one daily. Defective teeth reduce physical efficiency. Dirty, suppurat. ing, snale-toothed mouths are responsi- ble for many cases of heart disease, rheumatism, and other chronic affec- tions. The children are not responsi- ble for the neglected state of their teeth. The ignorant and careless parent is to blame for this condition a condition which hampers mental and physical growth and puts permanent handicap on our future citizens. School teachers can and are doing much in inculcating habits of personal clean. Illness on the rural school child but this will fail of the highest accomplishment unless parents CO cooperate heartily and continuously. This is duty which we owe our children.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
THE KICKER.

The heirs of all the earth, 'tis said, shall be the mild and meek, who smile at every slap of fate and turn the other cheek; who meet with non res stance the encroachments of the strong, and never raise their voices to denounce a single wrong. They may inherit all the world, the saying may be true, but they'll not get possession till the other folks are through.
 The kicker is a citizen whose voice is never mute. You step upon his corns and you proceed to feel his boot He seeks the shining object of his tropical desire, and fights for it with energy, persistency, and fire. When ever he encounters anything that ism t right he's ready to display his pugilistic skill and might.
 The meek are fine and dandy in their true and proper place-in service as doormat for the rest of all the race. But they would vanish from the earth and vanish rather quick, except for the protection of the fellow who can kick, who says to tyrants: Don't oppress my brother soft and meek, or I'll jump up and knock you to the middle of next week !'-Arthur Brooks Baker in A. B. O. Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
BENEFIT DANCE A SUCCESS
Halloween Dance at Town Hall Was
 Largely Attended.

The Visiting Nurse Association have every reason to be gratified at the suc. cess of the benefit dance Tuesday night Fully 50 people were in attendance, the officers of the association acting as reception committee.
 The grand march was made up of fifty-three couples, partners for which were secured by numbered favors. The ladies wearing red, white and blue caps the gentlemen being provided with various favors. G. M. Brewer and Mrs. k. A. Whiting led the marsh in a very pleasing manner
 Popular dances followed one after another, closing with a moonlight dance in which serpentine paper added to the general mix up at the end.
 The decorations were particularly appropriate, cornstalks and pumpkins, with groupings of evergreens anu a big round moon to light the last event on the program.
 The musical combination, Miss Kegler and Mrs. Keenan, Jr., was all that could be desired and kept the party in good spirit to the finish.
 Refreshments-ice cream, cakes and orangeade-were dispensed during the evening.
 At the present writing the net pro- ceeds have not been ascertained, but the association's treasury will un- doubtedly be we'll replenished.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
COMMISSIONER BENNETT TODAY
State Highway Commissioner Win Meet
 Citizens at Garfield Hotel.

As the result of conference held with MT. Bennett, by the committed appointed at the last meeting of the Business Mems Association, a meeting will be held this morning at the Can. field hotel at II o'clock.
 This has been arranged SO that not only the business men, but all inter. ested parties can meet Mir. Bennett to discuss the highway situation in the town.
 AS outlined in The News of last week, there was passed by the last legislature, an act providing for a trunk line through the east end of the village, over Boiney hill to Butchers bridge.
 The matter was thoroughly discussed at the last meeting of the association and the coming of Mir. Bennett today is to learn the views pro and con of the citizens in general. The officers of the B. M. A. would welcome all who are interested whether members or not to attend and express their views.
 The committee found Mir. Bennett very willing to consider both sides of the project soeit is hoped many will avail themselvs of the opportunity to meet MT. Bennett.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
IMPORTANT MEETING.

Admission free to the public at the Canaan town hall, Thursday night, Nov. 9, at o'clock, to hear an address by Mrs. Thomas Hepburn of Hartford, state president of Connecticut Woman Suffrage Associatino. This distinguish ed woman IS the wife of pr. Thomas Hepburn and is too widely known to need advertising. We wish to say, however, that she was chiefly instru- mental in putting the lid on Hartford four years ago, but she will not speak on the social evil nor on the Connecti- cut reformatory for women, although her plea for the latter is worth going miles to hear. The fact that she is feared and disliked by corrupt politi- cians commencialized vice and liquor interests should be her best advertise ment and should draw full house of appreciative people.
 Miss Ella Brown, vice president of the league, will enteratain Mrs. Hep. burn. Both political parties, antis and suffragists, come and hear this noted speaker. Press. c. E. F. l..
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
THE WATERBURY RALLY

Was a splendid success. 255 people were seated in the hotel Elton dining room during luncheon. We are not go- ing into details about the speeches etc The Waterbury Republican and other papers gave full accounts of all that was of interest
 Each league president was to give a toast bearing on the passing of the Susan B. Anthony amendment. There was not time for these after the many speakers were through, so they were omitted, but were published in the city papers. Each league president has been requested by the county chairman to have hers published in the local paper of her town. Falls Village has no paper, so the toast written by Rev. T. w. Haven, for Miss Josephine ~HallocF is hereby given:
 70 woman in our hours of ease,
 Uncertain, cry, and hard to please;
 Yet woman in our hours of state,
 Certain, dependable, loyal, great"
 From the Canaan Equal Franchise League president, the following toast
 "Here's to the $. B. A. A.
 Hope twill pass some day.
 Susan B. Anthony
 Amen-dment.
 The speakers were in fine fettle; Congressman Kennedy. Judge Els and Mayor Scully among the men, while Ms. T, Whitney, who spoke at the home of Canaan's league president last July: Mrs Carlos Stotldard and Mrs. MaIfhxr If Wufarht1Y.x, tIa women speakers. Of course, Mrs. Hep. burns speech was the star performance, o 10 speak. It was magnificent.
 Not one of the 255 guests stirred in their sJ,ts while her splendid voice rang out the great truths of freedom and political equality. Even the wait CTS stood lined up and spell bound, near the entrances. This is the notable speaker we hope Canaan will turn out to hear on the night of November 9. The toastmistress, Mrs. A. s. G. Taylor, filled the difficult position most graciously and charminRlv, as was conceded by large numbers of the guests whose opinions were overheard as we all filed out of the hotel Elton.
 It is a matter of fact, that a large number of people had to be turned away by the proprietors of the Elton, as they could not be accommodated. The day was fine, the trip by autos of the four Canaan league members highly enjoyable, and we are glad to state that large delegations from Salisbury and Falls Village also motored to the Waterbury rally. The next big event will be the New Haven convention.
 Pres. E. E. F. l..
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
BANK DEPOSITS INCREASE.

An increase in savings bank deposits in the state of $25, ,000, 900 over the amount of deposits at the close of the fiscal year 1915 is expected to be shown in the report of Bank Commissioner Everett J. Sturges, which will soon be issued for the fiscal year 1916. It is estimated that deposits up to Septem- Der 30 this year reached at least $325, OO0,0O0.
 All the savings banks in the state show substantial gain, according to the commissioner. Banks in industrial centers, like Bridgeport. Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury and New Britain make particularly good showing. All of the reports from the banks for the last fiscal year have not been received by the commissioner but enough are on hand to form an opinion on the ap. proximate amount of deposits.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-02
BARFORD-WOODBRIDGE
Pretty Home Wedding of Popular
 Young Couple.

The home of MT. and Mrs. Frank Stevens on West Main street was the scene of a very pretty wedding Satur. day noon, October 28, the contracting parties being Miss Rachel EmmaWood- bridge and MT. Wheeler Thorne Barford of New Concord, N. Y.
 Miss Woodbridge was formerly Ga naan girl and her many friends here wish her well in her future roll of matron. MT. Barford is one of New Concord's finest young men, graduate of Chatham, N. Y., high school and a coming farmer.
 Mrs. Howard Lathrop sang, "Oh Promise Me, :" and at the opening chords of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss May Kegler, the bridal party came in view. Miss Emma Kegler and Miss Regina Adams were ribbon bear CTS, forming an aisle through which the wedding party passed. Miss Bertha A. Barford, sister of the groom, and MT. R. Woodbridge, brother of the bride, were the attendants. The maid of honor wore green crepe de chene and carried Enchantre carnations. The bride as dressed in white crepe de chene and chiffon W tn veil, and car ried brides roses.
 The Rev. John Black, an intimate friend of the groom, was awaiting their coming under bower of laurel. After the cereomny the wedding bell began to ring, sending down shower of rose leaves.
 A bountiful breakfast was served and the happy couple left by automo. bile for two weeks trip. They will reside in New Concord, at home after Jaunary first.
 The gifts were many, attesting to the popularity of the young couple in their respective circles. Gut glass, china, silver, linen as we'll as money will help very materially in the fitting up of the new home.
 The four girl friends who assisted each received silver wishbone sugar tongs from the bride and she gave the maid of honor gold beads. The groom gave his best man diamond stick pin and the newly married couple presented Mrs. Stevens with a beautiful gold watch fob.
 The out-of- town guests were MT. and Mrs. John Barford, New Concord; George Woodbridge and MT. and Mrs Clarence Wilson, Manchester, and Miss Bertha Barford, Hartford, N. Y.