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Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
HOTELS CURTAIL ON PAPER.
Vanderbilt Cuts Size of Menus and Is
 Careful of Stationery.

Hotels and business houses in New York city are considering following the action of the Vanderbilt hotel in curtailing the use of paper. Because of the scarcity and the high cost of paper, the Vanderbilt has announced that beginning Sept, 1 the size of the menu cards will be cut down and less stationery is to be distributed.
 Those wishing to write letters in the writing rooms will hereafter have to apply at the desk for paper. It is be- lieved this action will discourage those not guests of the hotel from using it's stationery.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
VETOES BIG ARMY BILL.
President Objects to Retired Officers
 Clause.


 President Wilson caused a sensation in congress by vetoing the army appro- priation bill, which carried $267, ,OOO,- 900, because he objected to the clause exempting retired army officers from liability to service and discipline under the articles of war.
 The exemption provision grew out of objections made by certain retired off cers when asked to serve following the outbreak of the Mexican trouble at re- cruiting offices and mastering stations Chairman Hay of the house military committee fathered the exemption plan The president in his veto message states he acted with genuine reluc- tance, especially as the bill generously and wisely provided for the national defense. It is expected the measure will be amended and repassed.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
House Votes Big Navy.

The national house has approved by q vote of 2S3 to 51 the senate building program, including provision for eight capital ships next year. Seven repre- sentatives voted "present." The house also concurred by a viva voce vote in the senate amendment increasing the navy's personnel to 74,0OO.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
LEES STAFF OFFICER DEAD.
Major w. A. Obenchain Was Civil
 War Enqineer.

Major William A. Obenchain. a mem, Der or General Robert F. Lees staff during the civil war, is dead at Bowl ing Green. Ky. Major Obenchain was born in Buchanan, Va. April 27. 1S41.
 He was graduated with first hOnors from the Virginia Military institute in 1861 and received an honorary A. NJ. degree from Center college, Kentucky. After his graduation he joined the en- gineer corps of the Confederate army of which he was a member until the end of the civil war. He was pro noted to the rank of captain for skill and meritorious conduct" Later he became a staff engineer for the army of northern Virginia.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
CHILE SEEKS U. s. AID.

Wants Pan-A American Move Against
 British Blacklist.
 The Chilean government has instruct ed it's ministers to sound the United States, Argentine and Brazilian gov ernments relative to joint action against the British blacklist.
 This action was taken as the result of complaints from many of the lead ing business houses of Chile. They in- formed the government that the Brit ;sh blacklist measure would cripple Chilean trade most seriously.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
Printers For Arbitration.

At the closing session of the sixty second annual convention of the Inter national Typographical union an arbi- tration agreement with the American Publishers association was ratified. The agreement is to cover a period of five years, beginning on May 1, 1917. Under it's terms every difference of the members of the union with their en- ployers will be settled by arbitration along fixed lines.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
Resume Cottonseed Inquiry.

On complaints from cotton planters and others ill many southern states that there is a combination to depress and control the price of cottonseed. At torney General Gregory has ordered the resumption of an investigation which the department of justice made into the subject last year.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
ACCEPTS LINCOLN HOME.

President Wilson Signs Formal Papers
 70 Take Over Gift.
 President Wilson has signed formal deed of acceptance by which the birth place of Abraham Lincoln, located at HodginsviIle, Ky, is turned over to the government with an endowment fund of S1OO.OOO to maintain it.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
COST OF WAR TO FRANCE.

Nearly Two Billion Francs a Month
 Now-4o, ,ooo ,ooo, ,ooo to Dase.
 The war bill of France to the end of July was 39OOO,OOO,OOO francs. ac, cording to figures just available. The miscellaneous expenses of the govern ment were 1O,OOO,OOOOOO francs. rThe average cost of the war the figures show. is now 1,987OOO,OOO francs monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
ANGER AND HATRED.

Hate and anger are passions that poison both the mind and the body. As surely as mechan- ioaI friction wears away the bearings of an unoiled engine just SO surely will the self gen. erated friction of hate and anger tend materially to shorten the life of the human being who fooIishEy gives way to them.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
TROOPS EATING WELL.
August Food Bill For 5o,ooo on Border
 S7.OoO,Oo0.

$7.0o0,oo0.
 The United States army of about 5O,000 regulars and guardsmen in the Fl Paso district is eating a herd of 37O cattle every day. The August food bill for this district will amount to about $7,OO0,000, Captain John P. Has son of the quartermaster's corps esti- mates. These figures account for sol dier appetites a: far west as Douglas. Ariz. and include the eXpeditionary force in Mexico. In July the bill to tailed $2, AS. .415.S9.
 All the rations are handled through the depot quartermaster's store at Fl Paso. Another army of 800 laborers and clerks is engaged at the depot re- handling and reshipping supplies to militia camps along the border
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
ATTACKS PAPER TRUST"
Senator Maritime Would Remove Tariff
 From News Print.

Senator Maritime of New York in as sailing the so called paper trust" or the floor of the senate because of the high price of news print paper submit ted an amendment to the revenue bil to place news print paper and mate rials entering into it on the free list O. the tariff.
 The revenue bill as reported would place on the free list print paper cost ing up to . cents a pound. Under ex isting law paper costing up to 2Ia cent, a pound is on the free list.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
New Naval Attacho For London.

New NaVaI NttacnS TOT Lonucn.
 Captain w. D. MacDougall has been assigned as naval attache to the Amer. ican embassy in London. replacing Commander Powers Symington, order cd home to await orders.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
PRINCETON OPENING DELAYED,

Postponed to Oct. 10 Owing to Pa-
 raIysis Epidemic.
 As a precautionary measure against the spread of infantile paralysis Presi- dent Hibben of Princeton university has announced that the fall opening of the university had been postponed from Sept. 26 to Oct. 10.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-24
MAINE CAMP AIGN
 ALREADY BRISK
Republicans and Democrats
 Claim State.
SEPTEMBER BATTLE BEGUN

Both Parties Are Bringing Up Their Heaviest OratoricaI Batteries and Lesions of SpeIIbinders-State Issues More Important Than National In Election Next Month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
PERSONAL.

E. w. Otey. membership secretary of the Y. M. c. A., has gone to Mar maduke, 10 be with his uncle, N. IS. Houston, who is very iii at his home there.
 Murray Strong was here yesterday from Sheridan on businesss.
 pr. A. A. Hughes of New Gascony was here yesterday on business.
 pr. D. w. Graves of Waldsten was a visitor to Pine Bluff yesterday.
 Capt R. R. Rice of Warner spent yesterday in Pine Bluff on business.
 Jim Harrison has gone to Washing ton, D. C., for visit with his brother, Ned Harrison
 J. w. Allen is here for. short stay, after spending the past three weeks al Hot Springs.
 E. H. Cathey of New Edinburgh has moved to Pine Bluff, having accepted position with Cleveland Matthews.
 Ira Bloom returned yesterday from Little Rock, where he attended the convention of the B'Nai B'Rith.
 Ben B. Veil and Dave Veil. who have been guests of MT. and Mrs. !. Franklin at Little Rock during the B'N3i B'Rith convention, will return home this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

murrer to answer sustained; judg- ment for plaintiff, damages waived.
 o. E. HecAer vs Russellville Water & Light company cross complaint filed; passed for settlement.
 John H. Shelby vs. Bud Honey ct ai.; judgment for plaintiff for posses slon of property and $S as rent.
 H. D. Wildly vs. Grace Temple Bap- tist church; continued for term.
 L. E.Smith vs. F. F. Bridge & com pany; nonzsuit.
 J. G. Evans vs. Jeff Talbot; judg- ment by default for possession of property, damages waived.
 s. Bluthenthal & company vs. Tom Mitchell; demurrer to answer sus- tained; defendant given until May 8 tu file amended answer.
 Fannie Morgan ct al. vs. AfroAmer- ican Life Insurance company ct al.; defendant allowed 30 days to file mo- tion for new trial; plaintiff allowed S250 as attorneys fee and 12 per cent penalty. Judge for plaintiff for $1,OO0 on life insurance policy was render ed by a jury on Tuesday, and the pen alty and attorneys fee are assessed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
George B. Mckinney.

George B. Mckinney, a we'll known and respected resident of Pine Bluff, died about noon yesterday. of tuber- culosis. at the home of his mother in-law, Mrs. J. B. Dodds. at Sherrill.
 Mr. Mckinney had returned only about week ago from Colorado, where he had spent the past four or five years, in a vain effort to improve his health. He spent several days here, before going to Sherrll, and the news of his death, while not uneXpect- ed, caused much sorrow among his friends yesterday.
 Mr. Mckinney was about 40 years of age, and until he went to Colorado, held responsible position with c. M. Ferguson & son of this city. Ht, is survived by his widow, who is a sis ter of Mrs. J. P. Jordan of Pine Bluff; {; a half-brother, Will Mckinney of Denver Col, and sister, Mrs. Tom mic Brewer of Stuttgart.
 The body will be brought to Pine Bluff this morning, on the Altheimer branch train, and will be taken inn mediately to Bellwood cemetery, where funeral services will be con- ducted by Rev. w. J. B. Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church. Active pail bearers will be chosen from the friends of the family at Sherrill, and the honorary pallbearers will be w. P. Imon, H.. H. Ferguson, Robert Vance, J. H. Mann, Jo Nichol and I. E. Moore of RisOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
GRAND JURY MEETS
 AGAIN THIS MORNING
Judge SOrrells Assesses Penalty Under New Law In Suit Against
 Insurance Company.

The grand jury will re-assemble to- day, and it is expected the sitting will continue for several days. During it's last session, last week, the inquisi- torial body is believed to have in- vestigated a number of matters on which it has not yet reported, and a large number of persons will appear before the grand jury at. this session to give testimony. as to their know ledge of alleged .offenses brought to the attention of the authorities.
 .t Civil Matters.
 Circuit Judge w. B. Sorrells dis posed of an unusually large volume of business yesterday, decisions and orders entered being as follows:
 Junie M. Cox vs. s. K Johnson; R. L. Rumsey and Septon Cox s made parties defendant; motion to transfer to equity granted; demurrer to com plaint sustained, and plaintiff given privilege to amend
 Hattie Brady vs. Monk Burnett; de-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
ELITE GLIB DANCE.

The Elite club gave another of it's delightful dances last night at Fra ternity hall, among those present being E. P. Hawkins. T. J. Tharp. A. Hunt. F. Cook, R. Galloway, H. Long, w. Calvert. M. Mckinney, p. Young, L. Meeks, c. Brown, R. Young, F. Oracle, V. Minor, J. Gardner, E. T. Castor and R. Minor and Misses M Cook. A. Burns, Ethel AXon, Maggie Mckinney. Edna Mckinney, Altha Hurt. Willie Slaughter, Annie Elkin Irene Wallace, Marie Smith, Bernice Roller, Myrtle Roderick, Mary Beck man. M. Young.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
POwell-Allen Wedding
 Is Quiet Home Ceremony.

Miss Margaret Allen and Emerson Powell were married at 9:3O o'clock last night, at the home of MT. and Mrs. o. B. Underwood, 422 West eighth avenue. by Rev. J. I. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
 The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and very few intima e friends only. MT. Powell has been employed at the Pine Bluff Ir2a works. but will take his bride to Memphis, where he has accepted a position and whsre they will make their home. The bride has been teach ing school at Hardin, is the daughte" Of Mrs. H. Allen, a graduate of the Pine Bluff high school, and a Pine Bluff girl who is very popular in he" wide circle of friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
under an Arkansas law recently en

under an Arkansas law recently en- acted.
 Samuel w. Peebles vs. The Eminent Household of Columbian Woodmen; :; motion to transfer to equity sustained, plaintiff excepting.
 Price & Teeple Piano company vs. H. l.. Jordan and A. Patillo Jordan; dismissed.
 J. w. Matthews vs. Ralph Robin son; dismissed at plaintiffs cost
 J. H. Pilkington vs. R. A. Langs- ton ct al.; bondsmen released
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
Big Crowd Attends Old-FashiOned School.

A very large crowd attended the delightfully."- arranged "old-fashioned school" last evening at the Elks' club rooms, under the auspices of the Young Ladies' guild of Trinity church, and the affair was most successful in every respect. Some of Pine Bluffs best known people participated in the school exercises, which were con- ducted by Prof. Junius Jordan, and es pecially did the spelling bee evoke laughter and applause and not few surreptitious tears because of the memories it brought forth.
 Mrs. Robert Roach and son, Robert Roach Jr.. leave tomorrow for their home at Saline, Kan, after a visit here with Mrs. Roach's parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Reynolds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

and that unless there is a change in the program, he will speak at the shops at noon each day next week. He will preach at the church again at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 The announcement also was made that Monday evening MT. Barnes will preach on the subject, "Shall we know each other in Heaven"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Hugh M. Harrick, well-known news paper man, died at his home at Pater- son N Lat the age of 87. He was a leader in the Republican convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860 and again in 1864
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
BIG CROWD PRESENT.
Revival at Ohio Street Church Being
 Conducted by Rev. Barnes.

A very large congregation was in attendance last night at the revival service being conducted at the Ohio street Baptist church by Rev. MT. Barnes, the sermon being a strong lesson and the musical numbers being exceptionally good.
 Mr. Barnes announced that he Will speaks at the shops at noon tomorrow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

Today. Royal Neigh bors, Fraternity hall, D. m.
 Friday. State musical and literary contests.
 Saturday. State track meet State musical and literary exer- cises. Library story hour, 2:3O to 3:3D D. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
MISS JENNIE WUNDERLIN.
 Beauty ParlOr.

Treatment class fled as follows sbampooing, Manicuring, Facial and Scalp Treatment.
 ChMopody and Electrolysis Spe- cialty. Cure guaranteed for the re- moval of superfluous hair, warts. moles, etc.
 Room No. 207 Hotel Pines. 4-9-3w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
ONE COMES TO GRIEF.

London, May 3.-The Zeppelin LEO has been destroyed and driven ashore on the western side of Hassofirth. Norway, according to advices from Scavengar. Some members of the crew were rescued.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Miss Ruby Henderson of Sardis, Mississippi will arrive today to be the guest for few days of Miss Jessie Williams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
FOR JUNE BRIDES

and especially for those who enter tain for them. we have party favors of all kinds. Davis Floral Co.,, phone 1894, 301 West Second avenue. 5-21m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

The Woodman Circle will meet at 2 o'clock this afternoon with Mrs. Dan Watson, 1519 East Seventh ave- nue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04
S . = E T Y

Miss Elizabeth Burlingame of Lit tie Rock will arrive tomorrow to be the guest of Miss Dell LeLaurin for a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Mrs. Hattie c. Ellis of Mobile, Ala, is expected to arrive today for a visit with her brother, D. L. Trimble.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

with her brother, D. L. Trimble. Little Miss Lillian Smith, daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. L. Smith, is con- valescing from an attack of small pox. Mrs. J. Borecky suffered painful injuries yesterday forenoon when she stumbled and fell over plank in the yard at her home at 1913 East Pullen sareet. It is not believed her injuries are serious.
 Miss Lucille Alexander is here from Galloway college, at Searcy, to be in attendance at the annual state track meet.
 Mrs. Howard Allen and baby have returned from Ironton, Ohio, where they spent the past fortnight visiting relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. A. w. Mills leave to- morrow for Mineral Wells, Tex, ao spend couple of weeks. Mrs. R. E. Newell of Arkansas City is here for visit with Mrs. E. E. Brooks and Mrs. Henry Neu. -5
 Miss Lynelle Baker, who will rep resent Henderson-Brown college in the state musical contests, will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. T. M. Hooker during her stay in Pine Bluff.
 Miss Mary Pugh of Hamburg ar rived yesterday for the state track meet, and is the guest of MT. and Mrs. T. M. Hooker
 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fox have returned from New York, where Mrs. Fox spent several months on visit with her brother, A. Gwathmey. Miss Ella Fox will remain several weeks longer in New York.
 The City Beautiful club will meet at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Hotel Pines.
 The Royal Neighbors will meet in regular session this evening at Fra ternity hall in West Second avenue.
 Judge and Mrs. T. M. Phillips en- tertained the Hawthorne Book club Tuesday at an all-day visit at their home at Altheimer.
 The w. c. T. U. will meet in regular session at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Y. M. c. A., the early hour being fixed that the members may attend 1 the Union Bible class, which meets at o'clock.
 The Union Bible class will meet at | 3 o'clock this afternoon at the First | Presbyterian church, with Mrs. E. R. l Steel as leader.
 Mrs. J. R. Martin left yesterday for Hot Springs, where she expects 1 to visit the next three weeks or so.
 Miss, Allie Young left Tuesday night l for Ripley, Tenn, in response to me ssage telling her of the serious illness Of her father. =
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Strauss, Miss Sarita Strauss, Mrs. Burton Well, l Rabbi and Mrs. Joseph Jasin, re- turned yesterday from Little Rock, where they attended the district con- vention of the B'Nai 'Rith. ,>
 /, ---*- r+ x
 Miss; Helene Eisenkramer.. will re- turn this morning from Little Rock and uOt Cprinpc u,horo cho cuoo+
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Miss Mary Will Winters has been elected one of the teachers at the Sherrill school for the next session, the commissioners of the school dis trict having held a session at Sherrill Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

several days. She will be accom- panied by Miss Grace Block of Little Rock. who will remain here during the track meet as the guest of Misses Marian and Bessie Eisenkramer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Little Miss Lillian Smith, daughter of MT: and Mrs. E. L. Smith, is con- valescing from an attack of small pox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-04

Mrs. J. Borecky suffered painful injuries yesterday forenoon when she stumbled and fell over plank in the yard at her home at 1913 East Pullen sareet. It is not believed her injuries are serious.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-14
Year of Inactivity Appears to Have
Dimmed Batting Eye of Frank Baker

The other big leaguers. when at bat
face either toward first or third base.
according to whether they are left or
right handed hltters They watch the
pitcher with one .ye-thn optic nearest
the twirlcLN
nut the Md third hascmnn. IN taking
his position stands squarely facing the
pitcher ~. hnck the whole ~ it's
toward the gtondstsnd iirlnie stands
that way until the pitcher has completed
his wndup Then. ns the arm swings
Helnle, who is right handed stickef,
wheels into the same position that the
other hatters assume ~ the start
Hcinlc swings around u the sme
moment that the pitcher i about TO let
loose the hail. and the sudden "dcryish'
NJ the Redlcg l. disconccrilng 10 the
bulk NJ pitchers Furthermore, lIeinie va
rles his tactics by jumping around q hit
before the delivery and the moundsmsn
never l. sure as 10 Just where 10 shoe,
the hall n fool Heinic. because hc IL
Just Ms likely To he at the breaking
point Of the pellet as not.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-14

Did the years lAyon dim the batting
orb oi Franklin nakerf
The batting 10 date ot the Home Run
King" has been disappointment to the
Yankee fans And II has surprised the
American league enthusiasts Baker Yra
= consistent 900 hitter when with the
Athletics He used 10 bang them to all
portions Of the Int and frequently, out
of n
hut Baker. after fair getaway this
season. slumped lie bumped into q
vacuum Tor awhile Since then b" hns
been smashing them with "A fair degree
Of fesulafity--bu, nit In the same way
As of old
Rnl Donovan. the Yankee manager. Il
one ~ those. however, who feel that
naker Il .,ill thcre-that he IL rounding
too slowly. but surely.
"Uakcr IA Just starting now nld
Donovan I'm another month. he will
he hreering along er of old The old
hoy IA still thetc-Rnd he vii demon
s,ta,e 1, before the season II ou,
IIeinie Groh's stance y, the plate u the
most peculiar ~ any man In baseball
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-14
JACKSON GIVING
away s POUNDS
Nate Will Weigh in at lo0,
Sanders at l26 Today;
Battle Tonight.

Nato Jackson n ONohoma Guy and
Frankie Sanders " New Jersey. who
clash tonight at tho Business Mems
Athletic cllhroom in the main event n
a boxing smoker given Tor the benefit
of the Elks were ready for the tap VI
the gong his morning
Nate, who VIII weigh IN at l21 pound
this afternoon. Is r1n,cdlog hIs oppon-
ent sIy pounds siIppcd Sanders tipped
the sralns 1t I!G ?ouuds this morning
ShndciH who has fought lii ring hht-
Ties, is one of the best known veterans
IN Nh" gam" III" mas appeared In the
ring against several champions and top.
notch .hallcng"fs. although never hold.
ing % TN" himself lIe has fought In
practically every glove center IN the
country from New York 20 San Fran
cisco
There win he tNo prel,minnrica A.
tonighrs smoker Jay Maysc viii meet
Young Mckee and Joe Gormsn Will 30
battle with Jack Brtmor
The proceeds u the entertainment g1
To the ElNs iudg" The boxing smpk "
II given for N" purpose of raising funds
20 help pny n" expenses ~ the Elks
band to Baltimore In July
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-14
IN, vs,u. y es,,rr-

John N0irrv Ind An interesting
fOurd uu ~ otter day or two fVo on
tr, value ~ rood hard hitting 'GD0i
'uIrr" srfs NrErW mot only drive.
loo nuns. but 10 also helps BOO many other
nny. The hru pIHy,r lkcs his ha boo
~ above every other section ~ the
rsme when be- r. hitting he f. NOR"
a'ort. ls NOR, nm hi, toes and 8, plnv.
Ing better bah Nh around simply be.
cause h' is having more 'un Wh'r
No. TENT hitting bic work ls likely 10 sng
100 other departments fnr he II liable tt
ln" Interest ir tho ro'' ~ his play Hii
fn gone md thr hall player who
u'i r.t 'uu out Of game ISN'T 0'
much use"