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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24
SOIL SURVEY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
Agents Show Character Soils Their Value

clay, with local and relatively small
areas of sandy or gravelly nature,
Twenty-Five distinct soil types are
mapped in Jefferson county. A num-
Der of these types are subject to some
variation, and three occur in unim-
portant areas included with other
types. The soils of the county are
classed with ten series, on the basis
of similarity in color, origin, and top
ography.
The Portland Series.
Approximately half of the county
is occupied by the Portland soil Sc
ries made up of five types-the clay,
the very fine sandy loan, the silt
loan, the silly clay loan, and the
very fine sand. Of these the clay is
the most extensive, covering in its
typical and it's well-drained phases
more than 100000 of the SCI 1920
acres of the county. The type con-
sists of dark-brown silly clay, fire.
quently somewhat notified with drab
and yellow. The most extensive
areas are encountered in the north
eastern part of the county. 1t is
estimated that only about per cent
of the type is in cultivation. During
rainy seasons water usually remains
on the surface for long periods. Re-
Gently several large drainage chan
nels have been constructed through
areas of the type, and indications are
that much of this soil will soon be
utilized for agriculture. The con-
struction of lateral bitches is neces-
sary for the best results. The type
supports a good growth of grasses,
and probably could be most pr0fitably
used for stock raising.
Portland Clay, Well Drained Phase
The we'll drained phase Of the
Portland clay consist of dark
brown or chocolate-brown clay. Prac-
tically all of the phase is in cultiva-
ton. 1t is productive and is de-
voted largely to cotton and corn. The
production Of forage crops, including
alfalfa, could be profitably extended,
Rice has been grown to some extent.
The Portland very fine sandy loan
is next in extent to the clay and is
one of the important soil types of
the county. It is light brown to
brown. Practically all the type is in
cultivation.
Cotton and corn are the most i'm
portant crops, cotton being grown on
about 80 per cent of the area of the
type. The soil is well suited to such
crops as Irish potatoes, sweet pota-
toes, peanuts, and garden vegetables
of all kinds, but these crops are not
grown except for home consumption.
Corn and, cotton have been grown con-
tinuously on this type for the last 35
years, or since the land was cleared.
It appears that yields are beginning
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24

to decrease, indicating need of better
system of farming. including deeper
blowing and practice of rotations pro-
viding for such crops as cowpeas, soy
beans and vetch. The yields of all
crops grown could be materially i'm
proved with better methods of farm
ing.
The Portland silt loan is brown to
dark-brown. This type occurs in the
Arkansas river bottoms, and general
ly is we'll drained, although in some
places the drainage could be improv-
ed by ditching or thing. Alfalfa does
we'll on the type and could be made
the basis of profitable system of
livestock farming under which the
present yields of cotton and corn could
be greatly increased. At present cot
ton is the principal crop
The Portland silly clay loan is
brown, it occurs in the bottoms of the
Arkansas river and some of it's tribu-
taries. The type is locally called
chuck shot land" Though most of the
type is inadequately drained, about
so per cent of it is in cultivation and
is regarded as very productive. The
type is greatly improved by growing
deep-rooted crops and blowing under
green crops and manure. Where
adequately drained the type in general
will produce alfalfa successfully. es-
pecially in areas where the chocolate
red subsoil lies near the surface.
Where alfalfa can not be grown such
crops as cowpeas, lespedeza, and SOY
beans will be found good substitutes
for it.
The Portland very fine sand is a
grayish-brown to brown very fine
sand, underlain at about IL to Is
inches bv lighter colored to slightly
pinkish very fine, sand. This type is
found mainly along the Arkansas riv-
er, the largest development occurring
to the east of Pine Bluff. It is a
light, warm soil and is particularly
we'll suited to the production of truck
crops. The yield Of corn could be
materially increased by the use of
better seed, corn and by better cult
walton. Shallow blowing and cult
walton are practiced and crops are
grown on ridges.
Alfalfa does not do we'll on this
type. Cowpeas, soy beans, and vetch
succeed, and could be used to advant-
age in rotations to build up the soil.
The Caddo Series.
The Caddo soils are next to the
Portland series in extent. There are
three types, the silt loan, covering
nearly 1900 acres; the very fine
sandy loan, covering more than 35,-
900 acres; and the sandy loan. which
is of very limited extent. All are
grayish to brownish in color.
The Caddo silt loan is one of the
most extensive and important of the
upland soils. It covers 1877 per cent
Of the county.
AS is true to large extent of the
other upland types of the county,
this soil is in need of proper drain
age, lining, and the addition of or
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24
WAS LOVING WIFE
TO TWO HUSBANDS

Pottsvlle. Pa. Sept. % With large
somewhat pcarN tears tricklin;s
down her pretty face. Mary Nollon,
as constant a bride as over rushed to
and from an altar, confessed TO
Alderman =. ]. Martin that she had
married Two men within Il year and
WAS still their fond and thoughtful
Wife. This seemed great deal %
tell al alderman, but fact was that
a hearing was being held before that
official into the life and loves Of
Mary Vollen.
The young woman told, between
signs and snffles, of how she had
lived double life on a single block,
at the ends of which were the homes
her loving husbands kept for her,
Her husbands, Matthew Karactis and
Vincent Vollen, We're both in court
registering amazement AID uncertain
whether it would be advisable to
fight a duel or burst out crying.
They left the room through differ
ent doors, still stunned, before the
hearing was half over.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24
MINNESOTA men
HUNT ASSAULTER
YOUNG TEACHER
Girl Was Tied to Tree. and
Shot After Being Mistreat-
ed by White Brute.

Deer River, Mimi, Sept 23.-At
daylight today no trace had been
found Of the hunted assailant of Olga
Dahl, 19.year-old school mistress of
Itasea county. The girl. regaining
consciousness last night, has spoken;
the mans description is pictured in
the minds of some 800 armed pur-
suers. 1t is said that Miss Dahl will
live.
All night the heavy frost made mis-
cradle the man fleeing through the
Minnesota swamps from the wrath
of 3 community. There is not an I'M
guarded dry spot upon which he can
stand. Starvation will eventually
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24

A report of the soil survey Of JEFF
erson county, Arkansas, recently con-
ucted by the United States depart
nent Of agriculture in cooperation
nth the Arkansas experiment sta
bon, has just been published by the
FEDERAL department. This report COW
rs ~ printed pages and includes a
erge map, showing in colors the dis
floutlon Of the various types Of soils
Pund in the county with reference to
Pvers, streams, highways, churches,
chools, and other landmarks.
Jefferson county, says the report,
essentially an agricultural region.
otton IS the money crop. Of the
ops other than cotton not enough
re produced to meet the home de-
ana. Corn is next in Importance to
leading crop. During the last few
ears the acreage of corn has been in
eased owing to retaining of bot
m lands and to demand for feed
stock. However, large quantities
corn as well as hay and oats, are
!pped into the county. The report
ints out that the usual method of
ssturlng stock in the corn fields is
furious on the clay soils, which fire.
entiy are puddled and impaired
ysically.
me oat crop has never been of very
eat Importance, although it is re-
wing increased attention. Soy beans
not grown extensively, but it be-
Yed that with increased attention
i've stock this crop will increase in
sM. IN connection with the in
'a x OF the rice growing industry
= arkansas it is suggested that
4.n OF the upland of the county can
' useo Tor this crop. Alfalfa is re-
mg increased attention. Lespes
q, or Japan clover, is assuming in
Il Importance as a hay crop.
!" is not grown on commercial
ae, although a small surplus is
N on the local markets.
,ae use of commercial fertilizers
%onc.easlng. Systematic crop ro-
@ are not generally followed.
animal Industries have never
Important in the agriculture of
~ nunty, although the temperate
1sss and the abundance of nutri-
grasses m and forage crops avail
;.1 aAe conditions favorable to
M industries to a high degree.
SOUS OF jefferson county are de-
tha rom rpm water-laid material. Those
n ,uottom lands, which comprise
iyed twfE-tnlrds of the county, are
4 :, from stream alluvium, and
me uplands form much older
nj a ~. deposits, believed to be
seulments. The material of
kiE am bottoms consists largely
# lay, and very fine sand, while
sne uplands is mainly silt and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24

Mary told of how difficult it had
oe"n to run from home to home and
never call either husband by the
others name She had married VOL
len in March, 1915, and. according to
karacitis, had proposed to him in
May last. He, flattered, bought a
ring and joined the matrimonial
syndicate
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24

Authorities admit the notebook
contains clues by which they hope
to locate the aSSailant
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-24

i have several Block and Solar
Arc Lights. three to five mantle, for
sale cheap. J. &. King, us Main
street. 9-24-2s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
STATE CONVENTION SEPT 2s
Republican Nominees viii Assemble
at Burlington Next Week.

Burlington. Sept. 2O.-The first re.
publican state convention under the
new primary law will he held ut Bur
lIngton Thursday. September 2S. with
Or. d. c. EIawley of this city, one of
the republican nominees for the Of
fee OF state senator from Chittendel
county. as temporary chairman. This
much was decided at the meeting this
afternoon at the Hotel Vermont OF
the republican state committee, the
republican nominees for the state OF.
fees. Senator Carroll 5. Page and Con
gresham Frank l.. Greene.
Tentative plans, including the for.
nation OF business mems leagde In
the interest OF Charles Il. Hughes. re.
publican nominee for president. were
outlined for the republican campaign
this fall
The state convention which, under
the new law. will consist OF the nom.
inees for the state offices. the nomi.
nees for state senatorship and the re.
publican nominees for town represen.
tatiyes must elect state committee,
so that although It Is very probable
that the present committee will be
reelected definite plans cannot be
made known at this time.
Stanley c. Wilson Of Chelsea. chair
man of the state committee. presided
at the meeting and Robert Smonds OF
st, Johnsbury was elected chairman
OF the committee on resolution for the
state convention.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
R|0T|NG RENEWED
BY STR|kI NC
CAR MEN
Surface Cars Attacked and a Num-
Der of Persons Hurt
POLICE MAKE MANY ARRESTS
Hope of Averting Threatened Strike
of 100000 Union Workers
Monday Diminishing.

New York, Sept. 2i-Rioting was
renewed last night in connection with
the car strike, after efforts of
Mayor Mitchell and others had failed
during the day to effect settlement
of the differences. Several hundred
strikers and their sympathizers, who
attacked four surface cars, engaged
in a running fight with police reser-
YES. during which several persons, in
cluding woman, were hurt. Many
arrests were made.
What the police characterized as a
conspiracy TO use dynamite in the
strike was frustrated by the arrest of
man who asserted he was strik-
ing motorman. The prisoner, it was
said, had attempted to buy explosives
from laborer in a new subway eX-
cavation The latter reported the
case to the authorities, who set trap
Tor the striker. When arrested at
the laborers home last night, after
two dummy packages made up in the
form of dynamite had been passed to
him, the prisoner is alleged to have
declared he bought the explosives to
blow up a couple of Broadway cars.
When Police Commissioner Woods
was told that six-years-old Louis Ro-
delli was dying. victim of a brick
hurler he redoubled his efforts at
clearing roof-tops contiguous to the
traction lines and went into confer
ence with District Attorney Swami to
provide for the speedy punishment Of
such offenders. The commissioner is
sued a warning to the strikers that all
missile-throwers hereafter arrested
will be given the extreme penalty.
Hope OF averting the threatened
strike of 10000 union workers at New
York in sympathy with the carmen
was diminished. Mayor Mitchell an
nounced that personal appeal he had
made to heads Of the transit com
panies to treat with the strikers had
| met with a fiat refusal. Meantime
preparations were continued by the III
| ion leaders for the "walk-out," which
if carried out, may paralyze industry
throughout the greater city. Appar
emily the only chance now of calline
off the union officials in their determi
nation to "tie up New York" by Mon
day next, IL was said last night. lies
in conference to be held today be
tween citizens committee and thu
strike leaders. Samuel Gompers
president of the American federation
of labor, and 25 presidents of inter
national unions, who arrived yester
day, held a conference. but no definite
action was taken regarding n genera
strike. It was said they would NEE
again tomorrow
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
DOUBLE MURDERER
IS NCHEO Al
O[ATHF, KAN.
Bert Dudley Taken from Jail and
Hanged to Telephone Pole
WAS CONVICTED ON TUESDAY
Fifty Armed Men Fired voIley
Through Jail Windows and Dis
perse Fire Department.

Olathe, Ka., Sept. 21.-The Jail here
was stormed today by Dand OF so
armed men who lynched Bert Dudley,
who was convicted on Tuesday of the
murder OF Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller.
When the band appeared before the
jail the men fred a yolley of shots
through the windows and Sheriff Car
roll yielded. The two doors to the
Sail we're battered down, Miller was
taken out of his cell and hanged to a
telephone pole.
An attempt was made TO prevent
the lynching by calling out the fire de.
partment but when the firemen tried
to dispense the band OF lynchers with
the use of the hose guns were thrust
into their faces and they were forced
to desist.
Dudley was convicted OF first degree
murder which in Kansas is punishable
with life Imprisonment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
FIX ALLIED LOSS AT 100000
Germans Assert British Alone Lost
$4,000 Men in Somme Drive

Berlin, Sept. 20. (By wireless to
Sayville.) british and French losses
in the battle OF the Somme have reach
ed about 100000 men, the Overseas
News Agency estimates.
Recent local successes obtained by
the British on the Somme are heralded
by the English press as great victories
and even occasioned special message
from King George to the British com
mander General Sir Douglas ilaig,"
SAYS the news agency. 1T Is said the
British occupied the villages of Flers,
Martinpuich, and Courcelette in the
first days fighting, although II had
been planned to take them in the
course of four days OF battle.
Nevertheless. the British were en-.
abled to make this advance only after
eleven weeks OF the most desperate eff.
forts. The result of the battle of the
Somme should be gauged by consider.
ing the amount OF French and Belgian
territory occupied by the Germans.
which amounts In all to about 10000
square kllometers. or this $4,000 is
Belgian and 2l,00O French. The eff
forts made by the French and British
have resulted In the reeonquest of on
ly 1900 square kilometers or per
cent
The price paid for this territory is
appalling, According to conserva
tive estimate. the British lost $4,000
men up to Sept. 10. This together
with the French losses. brings up the
total to about 100000 men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
RUNNING
AHEAD Of BACON
IN NEW YORK
Has a Lead of 1000 Votes for
Senatorial Nomination
CITY STRONG FOR CALDER
William r. McCombs, Former National
Chairman, Secure of Democratic
Nomination.

New York, Sept. 21.-With returns
missing from only about $50 districts
in New York state most of them In re-
mote rural sections, William NJ. Cald.
er had a lead last night of approxi-
mately 1000 votes over Robert Bacon,
his rival for the nomination for United
States senator in the republican pri-
mary Tuesday. Indications were that
the relative standing of the two candi-
dates would not be materially changed
by the complete returns. Nearly 200
of the districts lacking were from
counties where the vote was compare
lively light.
If Calder wins the nomination it will
be because of the heavy vote cast
for him in Greater New York. where
complete returns gave him 54,S4i as
compared with 21,4lS for Bacon. In
the up state counties Bacon ran far
ahead of his opponent. In $3.50 of the
3640 upstate districts he received
112,779 votes ana Calder only S6,4lS
The primary vote was relatively much
lighter in New York city than in the
other counties of the state. An analy-
sis OF the vote shows that Albany
was the banner Bacon county in the
state. The former ambassador to
France was supported by William
Barnes and polled 1924 votes com
pared with 1852 votes for Calder.
In the fact of Mr.. Calder's apparent
victory Mr.. Bacon declared last night
| he would not concede his defeat until
the last vote is counted. This thing
| is going to be close" he said, 'and
there won't be more than 1000 differ
ence either way"
Both republican and democratic
state leaders professed last night tC
be satisfied with the showing OF Gov
Charles S. Whitman and Judge Sam
ual Seabury, their respective canui
dates for governor in the progressive
primary. The vote for Whitman with
1866 districts lacking was l0,l57, ant
for Seabury 6SlS. Less than 40 pei
cent OF the enrolled progressives il
the state went to the polls.
William +. McCombs. iormeri!
chairman of the democratic nationa
committee, won the democratic nom
ination for United States senator b!
majority of about two to one ovel
his opponent, Thomas f. Conway o
Plattsburg, formerly lieutenant.goy
ernor. Returns from 1925 districts
give McCombs 77.l72, Conway 1882
| Seabury issued statement claim
ing that It would need the ofIlcia
count to determine who had really
won, and saying that even II Whit
man won the figures portcnded Sea
bury's election as governor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
HIRAM n. ALLEN
Well Known Business Man Died Wed
nesday Evening.

The death OF Hiram II. Allen. for ov-
er twenty years successful and p0pu.
lar business man occurred at his home,
West Main street last night after hav.
ing been i'll for about two years. He
had never fully recovered from an op-
GRAFTON which was performed at the
Pittsileld hospital over two years ago.
although he was we'll enough last sum.
mer to drive his car about the village.
He has been confined to the house all
this year, with development OF pa.
ralysis of the throat.
Mr.. Allen was born In North Ben.
nington 6S years ago. lie enlisted In
Company |. End Vermont and served
n term of three years during the civil
war. being among the Union troops
who marched into Richmond. On May
30. 1880. he married Estella j. Rising
of Hoosick Falls, after which he
moved to Bennington. and has lived
here since. He has been engaged In
the fish and vegetable business on
Main street for n long time and has
made a large number OF friends who
will regret to learn OF his death.
Resides the widow, he leaves q sis
ter. Mrs. Isabel Rising of Westiield
Mass. and number of nleces and
nephews. including Mrs. Theodore
Brien. Mrs. John Carl and Mrs. Geo
pitney. all OF Westield, Mass, Miss
Lulu Rising of Boston, Mass, Harry
Rising of Beverley. Mass, and Freder
ick Allen of this town.
Mr. Allen was a faithful member OF
the Brotherhood of the Methodist
church and member of the @. A. Il
The funeral. which will be private
will be held at o'clock Friday after
noon from the house Rev. r. l.. Dow
viii oiliciate. Burial will he in the
Hinsdellville cemetery. Friends ma,
call at the house between 1 and
Friday afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
NAY
SETTLE STRIKE At
PITTSF|ELO
Members of Arbitration Board in
Session This Afternoon
SUBMIT WORKING AGREEMENT
Men and Officials Willing to Adjust
Differences and Situation is
More Hopeful.

Pittsileld, Sept. 2i.-Prospects for
a settlement of the General electric
strike at Pittsfied again seem rosy
with the announcement by Charles G.
Wood and Frank NJ. Bump, members
of the state board of conciliation and
arbitration, yesterday that, after con
ferring with both sides, they have a
plan to submit AT a conference 10 be
held this afternoon at 2 O'Clock, wnich
they think will be satisfactory. The
board members will remain in Pitts
field until they are satisfied with con-
ditions and will also take hand in
the spinners strike. Mr. Wood said
yesterday:
when the board is satisfied the
public will be satisfied. This strike
has become a public matter, as it is
injuring public interests. We have
ascertained the essential points OF diff
ference between the parties concerned
and find that they are still willing to
confer, that each side is willing to
settle the controversy, and this con
dition of affairs is encouraging, to say
the least
III we find that either side is hold
ing out in an attempt to exhaust the
other side and abtain thus concessions
merely Tor the purpose OF obtaining
these concessions, We will take steps
to change their frame of mind. A
public hearing will be resorted 10 as
an extreme measure. for 1t is botn ex
pensive and takes time. We will not
wait. however, much longer than a
week before we shall call public
hearing, if the parties are unable to
reach settlement privately"
The board members proposition
is intended to form a working agree
ment for the General electric com
pany and its employees which VIII be
satisfactory for the future as wei as
for the settlement of the present dill
Guilty.
The publicity committee Of ,hC
strikers said yesterday that conditions
| are satisfactory and that no more cm
| ployes were working yesterday ihar
the day before. SystematiZation Of
pioketing work has been undertaken
and various unions have elected pick
citing committees to have charge o
the work
No official statement was given ou
at the General electric plant yester
day. but foreman said there were
1850 shop employees at work.
| Messrs Wood and Bump will alsc
get in touch with the textile strik,
situation. Conferences will be helt
with the union men and employers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-09-21
FILLMORE FARM DoRsETs
Win Seven First Prizes in Competition
With Americas Best Breeders.

The winnings OF the Fillmore
Farms Dorset sheep at Syracuse. n.
Y, was very successful with the com.
petition of the best breeders In Amer.
lea. The winnings are as follows;
Aged rams, 2nd aud 3rd; yearlng
ram. lst.. 2nd, and ith.: ram lamb.
LIST, and ith; aged eve. 3rd; yearlng
eve, lst.. and End, eve lamb. lst.
2nd. Srd. and 9TH: flock. LIST. and
2nd.: pen of lambs. lst.. 2nd. and
iih; champion eve.
The winnings by Fillmore Farm
Dorsets In the yearlIng and lamb
classes is strong indication that the
flock is improving materially in its
breeding and that the young sheep
are going to turn out to be better ami.
mails than the older stock.
II is expected that the prize flock
will make its next appearance az the
International Stock Show at Chicago.