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excitement by denunciation of "trial
 by newspapers? 1 Newspapers never try anybody. They record the news, and if the lnews happens tc reveal things that
 are favorable OF unfavorabIe to a | complainant or. defendant, that lWrtainly cannot be called trial by newspapers.
 In this connection an absurd cus- tom carried out in many of the cases
 that gain country wide publicity
 comes to mind. A jury is selected to
 determine the guilt or innocence of an accused. The case lasts several days. perhaps week or two. During
 this time the jurymen are not allowed to read newspapers, or, if permis- sion is given, some official goes through the paper first and sees to it that everything pertaining to the case is deleted. cut out. withheld.
 The viewpoint of the officials seems to be that the reporter, sitting in the courtroom and hearing the same testimony as the juror, might write for his paper that certain witness said two and two make five and the juror, seeing this in the paper, would immediately come to tie conclusion that two and two did make five. Jurors are supposed to have very little sense, and, judged by the action of some officials and some lawyers, 1he newspapers ,l are credited with less. & 1
 Withholding newspapers from jdrors is silly procedure. The news paper gives to the world merely what the jurors set Ut. first hand.
 As far as the denunc;ation of "triai by snewspapefs" is concerned, let the lawyers not forget that their reputa- tions, are made through the news papers, and nowhere else.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
BOOSTING THE COST OF FARM
 MACHINERY.

It used to be said by discerning; persons that the farmer gets los~ pricss for everything he sells but muspl pay5 the 5maXimum for every. thing he buys. Since those evil days our soiistillers as rule cannot com plain that they are receiving excep- ticnally low prices, but the farm ma. chinery that he buys shows no tendency to be lower in price: rather, it. may advance. -s---- --.+-=-
 The other day Finley IF. Mount, president of huge farm implemen, concern at LaPorte. Ind, and another gentleman identified, with the busl- ness, called on various departments in Washington wi& the information that, ,inasmuch as the war has forced ap 'sthe prices 6famate1ialAgoing1 into the manufacture sof farm machinery, thsre likely would be rise all along the line. " 7
 There may be some truth in the dissertation spread before govern ment officials. But how is it that every, time the profits of such a con cern are slightly curtailed it $ deemed necessary to get out the bludgeon of higher prices? When the profits of farmers are curtaileG, who rOes to Washington with a similar tale of woo?
 Steel also goes into the nanufac- ;ure Of automobiles, but we have na' ticed that tLsvs~is no threat of rise in price because of the high price 0! steel caused by the war. But the LaPorte concern was capitalized in Wall street at $32 .000, and it takes considerable profits to pay dividends on this amount of we'll, what do vol want to call it, water?
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WANT UNCLE SAM TO HELP FARMER
 SELL HIS CROP
Numerous Bills Before Con gress Providing for Mar
 keting Agencies.
(By Sidney Espey.)

Washington, Feb. 21.-A powerful organization has been formed in con gress for the purpose of securing leg islation that will afford the farmer federal aid in marketing his product. Dozens of bills for the creation of government agencies to help the faremr dispose of his crops to the best advantage have been introduced in the house and senate, and representatives of various agricultural sections of the country have combined to press for early action, any measure that can be perfected. The department of agrl- culture has already operated eXperi- mental marketing agencies for vari- ous crops throughout the country, and the department experts declare that these experiments have fully demon- strated the practicability and useful ness of such plan.
 The general provisions of the pro- posed measures are clearly shown in a bill Introduced in the house by Representative Summers of Texas, which is now under consideration by the house agriculture committee. 1t would authorize the secretary of ag- riculture to establish, as soon as prac- ticable a "farm-produce exchange" with any number of branches deemed desirable to be situated in agricultur- al sections of the country. The ex- change would be designed to afford a medium through which the economic and systematic sale and distribution of such products may be effected" " Cooperation between the federal au- thorities and the various state organ izations operating along similar lines is provided for, with a general eX- change of service between them. Co., operation between the various depart ments of the federal government IS also made necessary. -
 ''The secretary of agriculture,' says the bill, shall keep advised as nearly practicable with the details of the quantity, quality, location and price at which held of agricultural products and the volume and location of de- mand in the United States and abroad, and the price at which such products may be sold, and shall make such information available to the pro ducer and purchaser of such products, and shall endeavor to bring about such system in the sale and distltbu- tion of such products as shall elimi- nate the waste and extremes in prices resulting from the present lack of system therein"
 The secretary would be authorized to make rules and regulations for the offering of products for sale through the exchange by sample and to Per init contracts through the exchange based upon grades generally accepted in the conduct of any particular busi- ness.
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DIPPING THE TICK.

The last legislature set out B coun- ties in a tick eradication district to be handled systematicall as rapidly as possible. The university and fed eral extension service has a specialist in tick eradication, w. A. Denman, office in the old state house, Little Rock. with limited territory of twelve counties in the southwestern part of. the state, some within and some without the "tick eradication district" Mir. Denman will help farm CTS in all twelve counties to con- struct vats and later will assist, if desired, in tho first dipping of cattle.
 On last Monday Mir. Denman vis- ited Philadelphia, not in the legal tick eradication district, and discussed the situation with several business men. As a result J. s. Cargile agreed to furnish the solution for 9 dipping vats if the farmers would build that many. The Arkansas Lumber & Sup ply company agreed to sell the ce- ment at cost and the county demon stration agent will assist farmers in organizing and later Mir. Denman will supervise the building of two or three vats in different parts of the county.
 In Columbia county J. l.. and D. M. Davis will furnish cement at cost. In Hampstead county there will be from % to 30 vats constructed. MT. Denman will build two vats this week near Ashdown and also near Emerson His work has been re- stricted by Dean Miller to the follow ling twelve counties: Union, Column bia, Lafayette. Miller. Little River, Hampstead, Nevada, Ouachita, Clark Pike, Howard and Sevier.
 In some of the other counties, mer- chants and others interested in this work have furnished the cement for vat construction to the farmers at cost. !,
 The dipping vats are constructed by the people as there are no pubic funds available for this purpose.
 The United States bureau ot anl- mai industry is cooperating Tn thls work and employees of that bureau will assist in any way possible If. Marvin Gregory Fort Smith. has lm- mediate supervision in Sebastlan' Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan and Scott counties; pr. G. H. Elliott. Russellville, in Pope, Conway ana Yell counties; Dr. s. Folse, Marshall in Searcy, Van Buren and Clepurhe counties: Dr. F.. P. Wager. Forrest City. in St. Francis. Lee, Monroe ana Phillips counties.
 The bureau forces are WorklnS ul7 der tbe direction of Dr. A. E. Wight. 31o Gazette building. Little Rock, ana any inquiries referred to him. reia- five to tick eradication work In any part of the state will be given prompt attention.
 Dr. R. M. Cow state veterinarian, Little Rock. has direction of all tick eradication work in the state outside of the territory lying north and east of White river, and he is always ready to assist in any way posslpie' Recently he has announced that pe- ginning April this year, the state will furnish chemicals for the dlp- ming solution in the northwestern Arkansas tick eradication district provided the vats arc open for pubic nse This includes the entire S3 coun- ties placed in this district by the ac- ton of the last legislature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
CHILD GETS SICK. CROSS, FEVER|SH
 IF C0NS1IPA1ED
"California Syrup of Figs" can't harn tender stomach or bowels.

A laxative today saves a Sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which becomes clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish. stomach sour.
 Lock at the tongue, mother. If coated, or your child is listless. cross fevsrish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ai.- ment, give a teaspoonful of "Cali- fornia Syrup of rigs then don't worry, because it is perfectly harm less, and in few hours all this con- stipation poison, sour bile and fer menting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. A thorough Gin side cleansing" is oftimes all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups Ask your druggist for a 5O-cent bot tie of "CalifGrnia Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that is made bv the California Fig Syrup Company"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
TT INE BLUFF ROGRESS U RosPERITY
 <, s ,
A GOOD SIGN.

The. display of interest by the ,peor pla in the public affairs of Pine Bluff, several indications of which have b.ien given recently. augurs we'll for the city.
 A great step toward maintaining government by the people was taken at the mass meeting of citizens. Mon; day night. when the decision was reached to maintain an organization and name a committee of five men who would receive and act upon com plaints of tax-payers. ssFs 9SeS @
 This should nct be interpreted as reflection upon any 5officialsor, board of improvement. No more 80 than the audit Of banks sookss by state officials or other eexperts reflects upon the officials of the institution.
 The great trouble with the people is that they do not take sufficien interest in public affairs. And those who take the least interest are likely to howl the lcudest when matters do not go right.
 As a rule, public officials are glad to have the public display interest in public affairs; pleased to have the advice of hard-headed business men and others familiar with the prob iems at hand. But. all 100 frequently. the public pays no attention to it's business, and then raises a fuss if the business is not conducted satis- factorily.
 Consequently. when taxpayers de- eide to have an organization and q central body to look after the peoples interests, it is a grea: step toward maintaining government by the peo- ple.
 This committee Of five, authorize,i by the meeting of taxpayers, should be men who would proceed calmly and judiciously; men who will no, permit personal prejudice or personal friendship to influence their attitude
 Only good can come from the exist ence of q peoples committee of such men, and nc harm will be done any conscientious official.
 To be effective. however. this plan must have the support of the Leo pie. Citizens must take sufficient interest in public affairs to keep posted. discuss them in serious anu calm manner, and take the action their conscience dictates. Person alities should be eschewed,. and the one aim be to conduct the peoples business to return the greatest gooG to the greatest number, and in al economlcal and business-like way.
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TO Address Rural Carriers.

Memphis. Tenn, Feb I.TJ. l. R,akesiee. fourth assistant postmas- fer general, will arrive early tomor- row morning from Washington to de- liver an address before the rural mall carriers of Tennessee, Arkansas ana Mississippi. The session Will ne neiu at the Chisca hotel and Will De ca,Aeu to order by H. N. Howell, president of the Tennessee Rural Carriers asso- citation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
CUT THIS OUT-IT IS WORTH
 M0NEY.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this sin. enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,, Chicago. Ill. writing your name and address clearly. You will receive m r' turn a trial package containing 11olev's Honey and Tar Compound, for iaerippe coughs, colds and croup Fcley Kidney Pills, and Foley Ca lhartic Tablets. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
.TRIAL BY NEWSPAPERs.-

Every once in awhile the legal talent of. 2 state will .get. together for discussion Of one thing and another
 and the passing of numerous resolu- tions. These meetings, of course, are good, and we have absolutely no argument with them. but why. oh, why must every gathering of lawyers always work itself up into state O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
"AMERICA.FIRST" DINNER,

Akron, C., Feb. 22.-Four hundred persons. the majority of them foreign born Americans who have been nat uralized within the last two years will sit down to Akron's America First dinner tonight. The dinner will be given under the auspices of Akron's chamber of commerce.
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TO PRINTERS:
Telephones. e@3 -# Business and Circulation Depts.----14 News and Editorial Rooms---------8t

The Graphic gladly publishes free of charge notices for churches. soci- cites, fraternal organizations and clubs when the events are not intend ed as moncy-makers. If there is at tempt at profit-taking, notices of the events are advertisements, and will be charged for accordingly.
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CAN'T FIND DANDRUFF

Every bit of dandruff disappears after cne or two applications of Danderine rubbed we'll into the scalp with the finger tips. Get 25-cent bottle of Danderine at any drug store and save your hair. After a few applications you can't find particle or any failing hair, and the scalp will newer itch,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23

Rural folk are given the reputa tion of being hard-headed folk. but that doesn't prevent lot of wha: fhey hear from going ill one ear and out of the other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Washington < Jefferson Celebrates.

Washington, Pa, Feb. 22.-With elaborate ceremonies Washington and Jefferson college today celebrated the birthday of George Washington. A pageant was held this morning in the gymnasium. Tonight the newly-form- ed Washington County Alumni associ- ation held its first meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
WAGES INCREASED.

Toledo, O.. Feb. 22.-Ten per cent increase in wages of stelsgraphers and station agents ofstheS Glover Leaf rail- road has, hsen granted, according to statement today by a cemmittee representing the order of Railway Telegraphers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23

Don't worry, you gents who live a ieng way from town. Our great statesmen at Washington will soon be batting you on the back and telling you how they need your votes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23

Getting wife and an automobile amounts to about the same thing the first costs are quite easy, but it's the running expenses that make yoI gasp,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23

The population cf New York City is now 5,253,SS5; it's estimate pf eN- penses for this year approximately S200, 100000, or nearly $40 per head, But then, you don't have to live there if you don't want to.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23

Both the regular savings banks md the postal savings banks repor. steadily increasing deposits. Make Your own comment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
FIVE DIE IN FIRE.

New York. Feb. 22.-Four men and woman lest their lives early today in fire which destroyed a theatrical boarding house above a restaurant ir the theatre section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23

Some farmers don't attend farmers institutes because they think they know enough. Newspaper editors feel about the same way.
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A lot of our greatest men were raised on farms. Bu. what bothers Cur farmers is that they didn't stay there.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-01-21
GOV. BILBO'S MESSAGE.

The inaugural message of Gov. 7. G. Bilbo IS a lengthy docu-
ment, too long for a careful review edtorialy all at one time. There
is scarcely anything new in what he said. The trend and evident
purpose of The whole message is to force on the Legislature the
calling of a Constitutional Convention.
The Governor urges the needs of the States institutions as well
as an initial amount of 100000 90 to rejuvenate Jackson's old capt.
toll, in the face of what he alleges as insufficient revenue, yet he
states that he will veto any bill increasing the state tax levy, or the
issuance of bonds and that any legislation which seeks to spend
more than the state collects will also be met with an executive veto,
positions that are paradoXical. If all the bills making appropria-
tions were presented to him at one time we a t how he might
stick to what he says about approving no draughts upon the state
treasury that run beyond its revenue, but a. this is an impossibilitv.
the last appropriation bill that reaches him, even the it may be the
worthiest of all, f it runs the limit on the states revenue must fail.
What Gov. Bnbo says about the big salaries paid sheriffs and
certain other county officials was first brought to the attention of
the Legislature by Gov. Brewer in 1912.
There is merit in the fees paid the State Revenue Agent and
the Attorney General. 1t may properly be said that it is abuse
rather than the use OF giving a commission to these two officers that
hurts. There should be some legislation limiting the time these
officials can take the back trail; every business man and every en-
serprse is entitled to know at some time that they have a clean bill
of health from the tax gatherer. Antiquities and doubtful inter-
pretations of the revenue laws should be remedied but to repeal the
law that makes a. incentive for these officials to go after the tax
dodger would place a still further premium IN that class. There
can be no question about the fact that almost all of US have a ten
dency t.. dodge al! the taxes possible and the larger the business
the create. the amount of the dodge. There are few, very few, that
come right square up to the rack on the question of listing their
property for taxes.
To put any money into the old Capitol would be the height of
folly but of course a nice sop to Jackson property owners and MANY
others who want to bleed the balance of the state for the city of
Jackson, "
Regardless of any opinion heretofore expressed, Blbo is nowi
Governor of Mississippi and it shall be our aim to be fair and lust
toward him. When we disagree with him we shall not hesitate to
say so, at the same time when his administration deserves COM
mendation we shall not deny it to him. We want to be fair and lust
with every man, when re are not SO we are the greatest sufferers. |
We wish for him personally that which is best and the interests oil
Mississippi bids us hope for that which is best during his admins
tratiOn. |
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-01-21
HOW THE STATE CAN STOP 1T.

The Legislature of the state can enact a law that will absolutely
stop the board of supervisors of any county from decreasing its as
sessmenta and raising the county levy, a thing that is done in 50
many counties in order to keep from paying any but a minimum
amount into the state treasury. What we have in mind is a statute
which will not allow the county tax levy for general purposes to be
only SO many mills, say one, two or three mills for example. above
the state levy. To do this, will if: the Ways and Means Committee
of the Legislature knows its business and does its duty, put the state
finances on a safe basis and would estop the effort of any county to
manipulate its assessment so a to keep from paying its prorata
share of The state tax burden. The enactment of such a law would
require no additional machinery and would do away with the cry of
those who have been talking, State Taxing Board" which means
more Offices to be filled.
We are indebted to Hon. S. A. Morrison of this cnv for our
idea about this matter and 1T is well known that Mr.. Morisonis long
and honored service in the Legislature makes of him an eminent
authority on state revenue matters.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-01-21
EX-GOV. EARL BREWER.

On Tuesday at noon Coy. Earl Brewer walked out of the Gov
errors office at Jackson and became a private citizen. He now
makes Missi@ippis fourth living Ex-Governor, the four being
Gov. Brewer had a stormy time of it. From the very threshold
of his advent into office he was met with the most bitter opposition
which seemed to increase in fury and intensity as the days passed.
But before it all he never WINGED, he never asked any quarter but
met steel with steel and fought tor what he believed to be right with
the courage of the true soldier and with the fidelity of the upright,
footsteps by what he had promised the people to do and at all times
kept a steady eye on his prediction pledges. Of course he made
errors-he was not free from that which is common to all humanity,
but his heart has been right. He kept the faith. He was true to
the state, true to his friends and has wrought a work for the state of
Mississippi which will grow as the days increase and the passions of
them. Brewer is a worker, a hard worker, and has been 10 all his
life; he is also a hard fighter, one who never gives up, and history
teaches that all such characters in public office make relentless enc.
mics but at the same time they have the consolation of making
friends who stand by them through thick and thin; when the light
nings fash and the elements roar it is then that the friends of such
men as Earl Brewer gather the closer.
Brewer, with all of his stoical courage, with all of his resolute.
ness of purpose, is tender hearted and sympathetic and the cry of
distress and the plea for mercy rarely fail to bring tears to his eyes
and quicken the impulses of his heart. If he has a peculiar weak
ness it is that his s%ympathies are too easily aroused.
His friends are legions all over the state and when that calm day
excellency of his service as Governor will dawn upon the few who
now fail to accord him that praise which is due every faithful and
honest public servant.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-01-21

Judge VIM. c. Mcleans name is being urged on President Will.
son by the Mississippi delegation in Congress for the place on the
L. S. Supreme bench made vacant by the death of Justice Lamar
of Georgia. The Legislature of the state passed last week a concur
rent resolution urging Judge McLeans name for the position, an
endorsement, under the circumstances, very extraordinary and one
that the Judge no doubt most highly appreciates.
If the President should see fit to appoint Judge Mclean he
would name a member of that exalted tribunal who would reflect
credit IN his administration and who would be another al in the
great galaxy of legal luminarics who have adorned that court
Judge Mclean has the breadth of thought to make him see matters
as a great Judge should see them. AS a legal practitioner he has
attained unusual eminence and there is a depth and scope about his
legal learning that is equaled by but few. Grenada would feel
greatly honored should ne be appointed and the state of Mississippi
would know that another one of her sons would add new lustre TO
the already long line of patriotic men who had been trusted with
great power.