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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

French cotton spinners have estab-
lished laboratory for determining
the percentage of moisture or any
abnormal dryness in cotton. that
which is too dry being regarded as
defective.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24
st. Louis Produce.

St. Louis, Aug. 23.-Poultry-Un-
2h anged, except springs, IS 1-2c.
Butter-Unchange
Eggs-24c
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

Special attention given to begin
ners. Address 20S West Seventh .av-
enue or phone 1880. 8-22-6t
(Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

Only the early shoppers will get
one of our Jumbo Basins Monday
morning 39c. Reap e Crawford Furn
Co. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24
New York SPOT Cotton.

New York, Aug 23.-Spot cotton
steady; middling, 15.10c; no sales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

Monday special-A Jumbo Basin
for 39c at Reap & Crawford's. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR SALE OR RENT-MY RESI-
dencc at Eighteenth and Pine. Am
leaving the city will also sell my
household goods. w. H. Beaver,
fhone 9lS. Scott
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR sALE-$1,OOO STOCK IN CITI-
zens Bank; stock is worth 165, will
take 145 for quick sale. Address
Stock, Care Graphic. S-2O-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24
F 0 r ga l. E .

'OR SALE-172O LINDEN STREET.
Modern broom house. Large bath
room, pantry, plenty closets, all
lighted. Front porch 9x32; screen
ca back porch. Fronts east; one
block from car and paved street.
Some cash, balance easy. J. N.
Lewis, Phone 20. S-23-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR RENT-FIVE ROOM FUR
nished flat, mod srn; one block from
postoffice; four room cottage, A i
condition, $3.50 per month; -four
room cottage, modern, good co1dl-
ton; $1,000 per month; 51o West
Second or phone 661. S-2z-ot
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

WANTED - LOG TEAMS
We are going to put on Is or
more log teams. Virgin
timber, long steady job, good
roads, easy haul. Apply at
once. C. K. Elliott & Co.,
Rison, Ark. 8-17-8t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR RENT-SIX-ROOM HOUSE
with garage, bath room ana an
modern conveniences, IN fine cohoi-
ton on paved street, close IN; one
block from street cars, rent reason 2, =
axle. Apply to Joe S. Alsschnl,, ~ y
West Barraque street. llA
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24
OR rem T.

FOR RENT-ROOMS FOR LIGHT
housekeeping; every convenience;
close in. Phone 20S7, 523 West
SitXi venue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

bladder troubles. dissolves srave.. cures
diabetes, weak and lame backs. rherina.
tism and al irregularities OF .ae kidneys a9t'
Dy your druggist. will be sent by mail on 70.
csipt OF ST. One small bottle is two months
treatment and seldom fails to perfect cure
Send for testiao..ials from tbs. aud other
States. Dr.. y. ". Halt. 3S26. Olive Street
St. Louis. Mo. Sold By druggists. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR SALE-QUARTER BLOCK,
corner Thirtyfourth and poplar
streets, one block from Cherry.
Bargain to cash buyer. Address A
G "A, care Graphic. 8-11-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR SALE CHEAP - STUDE-
baker roadster thoroughly over
hauled. Apply ca, care Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOB RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS
for young men; near eAoei1.n,
beard; private bath. Also rooms
for light housekeeping. 7oo sag
street. Phone 124l. oAo'i
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR RENT-TWO LARGE ROOMS,
furnished or unfurni4hed, also single
room; close in, modern convenien-
ces. Apply 316 West Pullen street,
phone 2029. o-o-dlm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR SALE-KIMBALL PIANO, AL
most good as new, now in storage
and will sell reasonably and give
terms. Address IN. c., care
Graphic. 7-23-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

ROOMS FOR RENT-ro MEN 20. OF
good moral character; furnished,
Screened, electric lights, gas, shower
baths just installed for exclusive
open day and night; calls made for
ali trains, phone 1865 or call at Y.
M. c. A., Main at Fifth. 7-25-lm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-24

FOR sALE-HOME-GROWN BURR
clover seed. Phone 9532F2. Reese
Burks. 7-22-1m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

the Front street line will leave to-
morrow on ten days vacation visit
at Cresco, Ia.
Mrs. E. Long went to Fairmont to-
day 70 attend the annual meeting of
the second district federation of
Woman's clubs.
Frank Hartwich, assistant cashier
of the Vernon Center state bank has
been elected as a member of the
board of directors.
Ollie Ostaba, who is at ST. Joseph
hospital recovering from an operation
for appendicitis, is reported as max
ing rapid progress in health.
The library board held a regular
meeting last night and transacted
routine business. Members present
were DR.. j. A. Hancock, F. L. Scar
ing and John Noe.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ray of Min
neapolis, former residents of Manka-
to have engaged quarters at Point
Pleasant for July 1. They will re-
main there several weeks.
Mrs. M. D. Fritz, Mrs. A. o. Scott,
Mrs Evan Hughes and mrs. w. A.
Plymat are in Minneapolis attending
the annual department convention of
the Woman's' Relief corps 81
Mrs. G.. j. Holman, who attended
the biennial conference of woman's
clubs in New York City, and also Wis
tied her sister at Little Falls, New
York, is expected home Saturday.
President ]. 0. Schulze of the Man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

kato Electric Traction company, who
is located at Iowa City, Iowa, was
in the city yesterday, looking over
the street car plant and its work
ings.
Rev. Henry Moss will leave for
Hatton, N. d., next Monday evening,
where he will visit couple of days
with his parents, before attending the
yearly meeting of the United Luther
an church in session at Fargo, N. D.,
June 1921. He will return Wcdnes
day forenoon, June 81.
john H. Koch, merchandise man
ager, and Glare Fowler, buyer of the
wash goods section of the George e.
Brett company, attended the annual
domestic and wash goods sales held
by the jobbers in the twin cities yes
terday. They secured for their de-
partments wonderful bargains Tor the
patrons of the George E. Brett COM
pany. 1% tfst
Miss Blanche Pond, $50 Center
street, returned yesterday from a
seven weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs J. H. Roth OF WATERFOWL, South
Dakota. eae 1gfr
Fred Boesch, cashier of the First
National bank of Amboy, was a court
house visitor this morning.
Benjamin Tanley and d. C. Price,
both of Cambria, were court house
visitors this morning
E. NJ. Pressnall of Eagle Lake was
in the city today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

on the grand jury, which is now in
session in the city.
Mrs. E. A. Campbell Of ST. Paul is
visiting in the city at the home of her
aunt, Mrs. G. D. Snow.
c. D. OFT spent the day at Maple
ton on business.
Mrs. Minnie Langftt of Rushmore,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
From Wednesdays Daily.

W. G. Wits has been doing con-
siderable driving of late and he stat
ed to The Free Press today that the
farmers in the neighborhood of st.
Clair, especially south of that village,
have been dragging the roads fire.
quently with the result the highways
are in excellent condition and have
a smooth and hard surface. "The
worst roads / encountered were be-
tween Mankato and St. Clair" said
Mr.. Wits. '"The road-drag has been
used to excellent advantage on the
other side of ST. Clair and the earth
roads are in fine condition. Those
who are responsible for the work on
those highways should be given no
end of commentator"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

who spent the past week visiting at
Pemberton and Medo, returned home
today.
Misses Gertrude and Margaret Pet
erson of Baker avenue will entertain
the W. A. S. club at their home this
evening.
Lawrence Snyder. motorman on
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

Mimi, is spending the week as the
guest of her father. H. B. Perrin.
Attorney Ivan Bowen spent the
day on business at Madison Lake.
Messrs. Christopher Meurer and
Fred Dollman of Nicollet were bust
ness callers in the city last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Wagner
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

hePrcsentatIVe OoVernTnent.
, = building the Surpassin. temple of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
HARDING IN KEYNOTE
ADDRESS AT SESSION
Continued from Page One.

publican relief. and there is every in.
spiration, every encouragement, every
confidence that the light of Republican
conscience. set aflame in this conven-
ton, will illumine the way to the coun-
try's restoration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

Class Day at Bethany.
Today is Glass Day at Bethany
Ladies college. The students will
hold a banquet and reception this
evening, and graduation exercises
Will be held tomorrow morning.
Bible Class Picnic.
Members of the two Bible classes
of Trinity Lutheran church enjoyed
delightful picnic at Sibley park last
night.
Mems Society Meeting.
The Mems society of Trinity Luth-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

From Wednesdays Daily.
Miss N. Brooks OF Worthington is
visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. o. Fl. Davis. of Madelia was
a shopper in the city yesterday.
Theodore Schatz of Sterling was
business caller in the city today.
James S. Ramage of Spokane,
Washington, is visiting friends|in the
city.
Attorney H. L. Schmitt of Minneap-
oils transacted business in the city
today.
Mrs. w. A. VarCort of st. Paul
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carl
Bengtson.
Miss Marie Burmeister, who taught
school at Cokato, is home to spend
the vacation.
DR.. c. D. Snow returned last night
from two-day visit in st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
r. ]. Williams of Lake Crystal is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

eran church met at the home of Mr..
M. O. Sundt last night. Mr.. o. Han
son gave an interesting talk about
his childhood days in Norway. Mrs.
Sundt served delicious refreshments.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

fluence and example and accept the
burdens Of enlarged participation. The
clustered life is not possible to the
potential man or the potential nation.
Moreover, the Monroe doctrine. strong
er for a century's maintenance, fixes
an obligation of new world sponsor
ship and old world relationship. Our
part must not be dictatOrial: it must
be trusted leadership in a fraternity
of American republics.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
WOULD USE AIR TO
STRENGTHEN ARMOR
Inventor Has Plan Whereby
BattIeship Can Be Made
Twice as Strong, He Says.

Armor plate for warshps that looks
like a honeycomb. and for which the
claim is that II Ii lmpervious to attack
from a 16-lpch gun at half the range
the present armor VIII withstand. has
been offered to the War Department.
Patents for this device have just been
Issued to Louis Gathmann, inventor Of
guns and projectiles.
The armor Is OF an entirely new type.
II is equipped with chambers that de-
fleet shots. These shots, penetrate the
outer shell only. II is claimed. and then
their penetrating capacity Is destroyed.
Shells may burst within these cham
bers without doing damage to the ships
or further penetrating the armor.
An added claim IL that the armor
thus constructed will he lighter be-
cause OF the honeycombed chambers.
a cross section suggests the cross sec
tion OF a honeycomb.
Combined with this is n shock "A bsorb-
Ing plate to be attached to vessels to
protect them from underwater attack.
In letter written to Thomas A. Ed
son, chairman OF the Navy Advisory
Board. the INVENTOR offers TO furnish
all the armor Of this sort the Govern
ment wants for the next ten years for
$40 q ton.
He submits an alternative proposal
10 construct modern armor plant for
100000 which will construct all the
armor the Government would need for
that period at S240 per ton. A copy OF
the letter also has been sent Secretary
Daniels.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
GERMANS SAY RAIDER
BLEW HERSELF UP
Assert She Fought Three Cruisers
Single Handed.

LONDON, March 27.-Later details of
the North Sea battle between the Ger
man raiding vessel Greif and the British
armed merchant steamer Alcantara, in
which both were lost. tell how when the
Greif was challenged by the Alcantara
she. replied II am a peaceful merchant
man flying the Norwegian nag"
When a boat was lowered from the
Alcantara,. however. the Greif threw on
her disguise and fired three torpedoes at
the British vessel two of which found
their mark. Before these could be ef-
fectiye, though the Alcantaras guns
raked the German raider with such an
effect that the attacked and attacker
sank almost simultaneously.
A supplementary statement issued at
Berlin by the German admiralty yester-
day afternoon, saiG the Greif blew her
self UP after she had been struck by a
torpedo shot by Il great British cruiser
of some 1900 TONS" by which undoubt-
edly the Alcantara is meant. The Ger
man official version calls the Greif IAN
auxiliary cruiser" and says she fought
single handed three British cruisers and
one destroyer
Among British naval men particular
Indignation Is expressed over the fact
that German officer. after being
rescued and rCsuscltated with brandy,
provided with warm blankets and with
dry, clean and pressed clothes, asked
Indignantly:
Are the English so short of clothing
that they werO obliged to steal my neck,
t!e?"
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Has Two Husbands;
She Breaks No Law

NEW YORK. March 25--Tho novel
excuse for having two husbands which
Gertrude e. Walsh presented to a jury
in Justice Manning's part OF the SUI
preme court in Brooklyn resulted yes
terday in a verdict in her favor. She
was left with the two husbands. Will
liam NJ. Walsh, plaintiff in the divorce
action. and Charles Beller, the second
husband. who was nabed as correspond
ent
Mrs. Walsh testified that Beller took
her TO Hoboken and there, at the point
OF pistol. forced her to marry him.
She denied. however. that they had ever
been guilty OF actions which would en-
title her first husband to divorce, and
the jury accepted her denial.
Justice Manning denied a motion. to
set aside the verdict as against the
weight OF evidence. Walsh, who is said
to be curb broker. said he would APP
peal Two suits brought by Mrs. Walsh
after the divorce suit was started are
now pending. One is for annulment OF
her marriage to Beller. the other for a
separation from Walsh.
The Washes have one child. Gertrude,
six years old.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
N ADOO DEFENDS
TREASURY REPORT
Declares Daily Statement
Made in Accordance With
Republican Law.

Declaring that the new form OF daily
treasury statement Is as accurate as It
can be made. and directing attention
to the fact that a portion-of RcpuL-
ilcan criticism Is directed toward action
that Is impelled by Republican" law.
secretary OF tho Treasury McAdoo has
written a letter TO House Leader
Kitchin, explaining the new form OF
statement In detail.
The secretary takes up every point Of
criticism of the present statement and
makes answer. Republicans complained
bitterly. he says, because I have In
the Tree sury the reposits made by M
tional banks for the retirement Of their
circulating notes. One would suppose
from their violent denunciations that I
am guilty OF a crime because j have
done this, and yet. have merely
obeyed Law passed July IA. 1890. by a
Congress controlled In both branches
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Congressman Who Hit
Trail Speaks in Church

CONGRESSMAN John T. Cooper, OF ONO,
,no nn,v Billy sunday trail hitter IN
Congress. spoke last evening al n .ne
Fuller Memorial Baptist GI;hin Church, =" Dali
timore. on christian Citsen ISM many
The church was crowded ana 70 " Rav
had 10 pe asked that those VINO
h: reconsecrate themselves for
Wou,u Stand there were seventy-hVe
WI" Twelve persons who had hit the tran dS
ot the Tabernacle were taken INTO H Me-
%ershin at the service. and forty NOR
Oersnns ar are now in preparation for ad-
mission TO this church.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
REPORT ON SANITARY
BILL is DUE TODAY
Joint Delegations Expected to
Make Their Views Known.

A report on the pending sanitary bill
by the joint delegations Of Montgomery
and Prince George counties 10 expected
late this afternoon or tonight.
Many suggested amendments have
been filed with the joint delegations by
different communities affected and by
individuals. IL Is not known. however,
how many OF the suggestions will be
adopted by the delegations.
The measure has not yet been intro
be done now by unanimous consent.
Il IL understood that neither Senator
Jones. OF Montgomery county, or SEN
ator Holmead, OF Prince George county.
will introduce the measure until the
Joint delegations In the lower house
have agreed on a report.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
OUCH! IUNBACO?
Try MusterOle. See How Quickly
It Relieves.

You Just rub MUsTERoLE in briskly.
and usually the pain is gone-a delicious.
soothing comfort comes to take Its
place.
MUSTEROLE is clean, white oint-
ment, made with oil OF mustard. Use 1t
instead of mustard plaster. VIII not
blister.
Doctors and nurses use MUSTEROLE
and recommend II to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief II
gives from Sore Throat, Bronchitis.
Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma. Neuralgia,
Congestion, Pleurlsy, Rheumatism,
LUmbago, Pains and Aches OF the Back
or Joints. Sprains, Sore Muscles,
Bruises, Chilblains. Frosted Feet, Colds
OF the Chest lit often prevents Pneu-
monia.)
At your druggists, in 25c and Soc
jars. and special large hospital size
for $3.50.
Be sure you get the genuine MUS
TEROLE. Refuse imitations-get what
YOU ask for. The Musterole Company,
Cleveland, Ohio. -Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Southern States Suffrage
Meeting Set For Monday

Mrs. Wesley NJ. Stoner. president OF
the Kate Goroon Chapter, OF the South
ern states Woman Suffrage Conference
announces that the midlent recital is TO
be given next Monday evening in the
Hotel Lafayette.
Those VINO will contribute to the pro-
gram are Mrs. J. j. Loving. Miss Clarlne
McCarty. Mrs. Hugh A. Brown, Mrs.
Charles Zurhorst. Miss Sylvia Metcalf,
Mrs. Raymond Il. Dickey. Miss Elsa
Ranor. Mrs Charles Brooks Smith, and
Mrs. George Metcalf.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Officers of Engineer
Corps to Speak Here

Major James A. Woodruff and Lieut..
{ oil. George T.. Howell. of the corps Of
engineers ot the army. are to be the
speakers at the March and April meet
inys OF the Washington Society of Engi-
neers, on topics connected with the
work Of engineers in war.
The two officers have hcen permitteI
to speak before the society through Inc
courtesy of Brig. Gen. William n.
Black, CHEZ OF engineers OF the army
and a member OF the soclety. rI
%voodrufY will talk March 81 on the or
ganISation and duties OF engineers IN
Mar and the part engineers. In civil nIe
Vii he called upon to play in defense
of the United States. April II Llutenamrt
Colonel Howell Will talk on inc whit
NJ nm engineering character thai mI liiil
H " raonired in q territory under mill
tsry control. Both lectures VIII NC
SIyen at IT,. Cosmos Cluo'
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Hangs Himself.

The BODY OF John Barnes. coIored'
hostler, was found hanging In an eie-
vator shaft of Simmons livery STABLE
11os Ohio avenue northwest, early today.
Barnes had tied the rope about MS
neck and jumped down the smart ne
only been out of a hospital for few
davis
The Washington times., 1916-03-27

by the Republican party ana approved
hy q Republican President. fl,S isfS
BENJAMIN Harrison. This law Il rnnr1n-
tory. II directs the Secretary on the
Treasury to do exactly what I have
The Secretary declares that the hall
ances to the credit OF disbursinr Of
ficers are correctly stated Al the
moneys are not IN reality expended.
but have been made subject TO check.
Finally, the Secretary declares mat
the daily balance does not show money
earned on corporation and income tar.
hut which will not DO paid In until the
end OF the fiscal year.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Says Life in the Open
Will Cure Divorce Evil

CLEVELAND. March 25.-There would
lie no divorce courts and more golden
wedding anniversar n men lived in
the open AM brought home to their
wives the romance that nature teaches
them.
That Is the opinion of Capt. Henry
Breck. seventy-two, and his wife, Sarah
Ann. seventy. who have just celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary. The
captain still, pilots lake boat. lie was
a snilor at eighteen.
Sailing the lakes cultivates romance"
says Captain Breck. ''If n man brings
that romance home It supplies all the
happiness OF life. Fifty years Welded
and sixty-hvo years lovers Is our
record"
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
New Mental Test Sends
Visitor to Hospital

NEW YORK. March IA piece OF
glass Is Transparent and a piece OF
wood is n short circuit"
This reply to a question on the differ
ence between the two substances con-
WINGED Lieutenant Earns In the West
Forty-seNenth street station house last
night that the mental condition OF
James w. Burke. n real estate agent, OF
Worcester. Mass, should be looked
into. He had walked into the st-tion-
house with n request that he be recon-
mended to a good hotel.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Boy of. IL in Battle
With FerociouS Bull

MERGED. Cal, March 27.-Myron
Freeman. twelve. was attacked by a
ferocious bull on the ranch OF ]. d.
Freeman. and fought desperately for
his life until help came.
The animal charged several times.
Quitting" him with his head twice. The
youth seized the ring in the bulls nose
and held II until rescued.
The same animal several months
ago attacked w. s. Simpson, who es-
capped in the same manner as young
Freeman.
The Washington times., 1916-03-27
Vaughn Class to See
Engine, in Operation

At the meeting Of the vaughn lass
Club OF Calvary Baptist Church tohisht
prof. Louis d. Bliss. teacher Oh 'nc
class. will demonstrate In operation
Io-horsepowcr engine used In automo-
biles. t..,,.o. ~, tho auto
III. ;ndnstry also will he shown. AFTER
an informal luncheon the Rey' a: r.;
Anderson, assistant pastor, VIII 6Ne an
ADDRESS on 1.-THE Advantages OF beions-
inc 10 aa Bible Glass.