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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
DISCUSSES EDUCATION
Ministerial RELIEF
Summer Assembly of Southern Pres
byterian Church. in Session at
Montreal, N. G.

Montreal, n. c., July 30.-A con-
ference on Christian education and
ministerial relief in connection with
the summer assembly of the South
ern Presbyterian church here began
to-day under the direction of the Rev.
Henry Fl. Sweets, ID. d., of Louisville,
secretary Of the executive committee
Of the Christian education and minis
terial relief of the Southern Presby-
terrain church. The meetings will
continue through August 2.
Reports to be submitted to the con-
ference show that during the past few
years the loan fund for aiding worthy
students has increased 10 more than
s333,O0o. There are Is retired min
listers. 144 widows o. ministers and Il
orphans of ministers dependent upon
the Southern Presbyterian church for
support.
Besides the emphasis to be placed
on the ministerial relief fund at the
meetings, interesting and importaat
facts regarding the nincty-five educa-
tonal schools conducted under the
direction OF the church will be pre-
scented.
Among those taking part in the
program ara the Rev. ]. S. Lyons, D..
D.. of Atlanta, the Rev. Walter l..
i Lingle. of Richmond: the Rev. w. F.
Hollinsworth, of Glade Valley. n. c.:
The Row. w. W. Akers. Of Blackshear
Ga, and the Rev. Charles r. Erdman,
=. D., professor Of English Bible in
the Princeton Theological seminary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
PENSION FUND FOR
SWIFT'S EMPLOYEES

Chicago. July 31.-Swift & COM
pany announced today that it had es-
tablished pension fund for its en-
ployes with foundation of $4,000
600. The fund, the accumulation of
six years. will benefit employees of
the company throughout the country.
1t IS stated that more than 10000 men
and women are eligible to come under
its provisions.
One of its features is that employees
do not contribute to ii, the company
furnishing all the money necessary
to pay pensions. In this connection,
the company says it expects to be
called upon to pay 100000 year in
addition TO the income from the fund,
IN order 10 meet the demands. Pen
sicns are limited to a minimum of
S240 and a maximum of $1,000 year.
In Chicago alone 5000 persons will
come under the plan as outlined A
pension board has lbeen organized
of FIVE members who are
or employees of Swift & COM
pany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
WORK ON ARKANSAS :
RIVER BE RESUMED
Signing of Rivers and Harbors Bill by
President Makes Available $780,
600 for Channel improvement.

The big government dredgeboat II
S. Taber will leave Duvall's Bluff to.
day to start work of dredging a chan
mel in the lower river.
The dredge Robert McGregor will
leave DuvalPs Bluff next Monday
August Z, to start operations.
The snagboat Arkansas, which has
been tied up at Little Rock, is prepar-
ing to resume operations, and the
snagboat c. B. Rees, which has beer
tied up at Memphis, has already left
that place, headed for the Arkansas
river, to take up her part of the work
of maintaining navigable channel in
the river and of keeping it clear Of
snags and other dangerous obstruc-
lions to navigation.
All this activity is the result of the
signing by President Wilson, few
days ago, of the rivers and harbors
appropriations bill, passed by con-
gress, and which sets aside many mil
lions of dollars for the work of i'm
proving the rivers and harbors of the
United States. E,
Because of the activity of Congress-
man Sam Taylor, the bill included an
appropriation of about $28O,0OO for
work on the Arkansas river. There
was already on hand for Arkansas
river work a considerable sum, which,
added to this $2SO,00O, will put sum
amountings to about 100000 at the
disposal of the government engineers
for work on the Arkansas river,
primarily between Little Rock and the
Mississippi river.
Pine Bluff will reap the largest
benefits from the work to be done
with this money, inasmuch as this
city already has regular lines of boats
to the Mississippi river almost through
the entire year. The dredging and
snag work to be done will make it a
certainty that navigation will be open
on the river all the year round, which
will lead to the increase in the amount
of freight handled by water in and
out of Pine Bluff, necessitating, as
time passes, the enlargement of the
fleet of river boats engaged in the
business, and giving to local mer-
chants and shippers the advantage OF
water rates, thus putting them in posi-.
ton to compete with other cities OF
this section of the country as tt
freight rates.
1t has not been announced where
the boats will begin operations, but il
is expected work will be actually under
way by all the boats within the nex1
10 days, and that operations will be
continued until weather conditions OF
a rise in the stage of the river forces
a cessation of work for the time being
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
GEORGt GRAVES IS
MADE NIGHT Chief
Evan ParHcll to Continue as Deputy
Street Commissioner at His
Own Suggestion.

Roundsman George Graves last
night became assistant chief of police
for Pine Bluff, the appointment being
announced by Chief Of Police Frank
Stewart. Mr.. Graves, who has had
considerable experience at police duty,
took over the office at once.
Deputy Street Commissioner Evan
Parnell, who had been slated for the
position, will remain in his present
work, having decided he is better
satisfied at day work, and having a
position which it would be difficult
for the city to fill with almost any
other man, because of Mr.. Parnelps
exceptionally wide acquaintance and
knowledge of the city and conditions
here.
Chief Stewart stated last night that
Mr.. ParnelPs present work is import
ant in high degree, hence the decision
to let him remain in the street depart
ment. Chief Stewart also said that he
is satisfied Mr.. Graves has all the
qualifications to make a valuable as
sistant chief.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
DECIDE ON CHURCH
PLANS WEDNESDAY

Whether or not the Christian
church building is to be remodeled,
or reconstructed entirely, will likely
be decided at meeting to be held
at the church Wednesday night.
Officers and members of the church,
have been discussing the matter of
remodeling. enlarging and moderniz-
ing the building for some time past.
The growth of the church has made
the proposition not only necessary
but also possible, and definite action
will be taken at the meeting Wednes-
day night Drawings of the proposed
work of charging and modernizing
the building have been prepared by
Architect Mitchell Sell;gman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
Heavy Rains and Weevil
Cause of Big Loss in
Condition.
IN WESTERN BELT
CONDITION is GOOD
Average Is 75.S Per Cent Of Normal,
According to Reports to commercial
appeal from All Sections Of
Cotton Country.

Average condition of the cotton
crop on July 25 was 7a.S per cent OF
normal, according 10 reports of cor
respondents Of the Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal. This compares with the
government figures Of ST. on June %
of this year Is on July 90, last year
and the ten-year average of 7S.5.
The big loss in condition from last
month is largely due to recent excess
sive rains east of the mississippi riv-
er. where heavy damage has resulted
from almost daily rains for about
three weeks. FIELDS are grassy as
a result of inability to cultivate, and
the plant is weedy, full Of sap and
fruiting poorly. In many lowlands
the crop was almost if not entirely
destroyed Boil weeyil activity has
been encouraged by the wet veathe.
end the ravages Of this pest have
been added to other damages.
West of the river the crop has done
well, but some small. loss from last
months high condition IS noted as a
result of lack of sufficient rainfall in
some localities. notably the heavy
producing section of nOrth-cen,ral
Texas. However, conditions in the
western half of the, bel. are still
good, with no damage TO date that
favorable weather conditions would
not rectify. There il also some COM
plant of weevils in portions of Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Texas, but activ
ity of this nest has been REGARDED in
this district by hot, dry weather.
Condition by states. with COMPARE
son with last month, follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
4kXR's WONDERFUL y : REMFnN
w. STOMACH tr.sS'l
one DOSE {sk1l<y33

Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers Of the
cation, Yellow Jaundice, Appedicitis
and other fatal ailments result from
Stomach Trouble. Thousands of
Stomach Sufferers owe their complete
recovery to Mayr's Wonderful Rene
dy. Unlike any other for Stomach
Ailments. For sale by Mann's Phar-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Jefferson, Ark, July "a.
The partnership heretofore ex-
listing between Leonard williams and
James P. Alexander, and operating
under the firm name of Williams
Alexander Lumber Company, has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent,
James P. Alexander retiring. Leon
ard Williams has purchased Mr.. Alex
ander's interest, will assume all debts
and collect all debts due the Arm,
continuing the business under the
firm name of Williams Lumber Com
pany.
LEONARD WILLIAMS,
j. P. ALEXANDER.
lVSHy 7-30-5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
BOTTLE BLOWERS WANT MORE.

Atlantic City, N. j., July 31.-Ameri-
cas- virtually complete mastery OF
the glass bottle marts of the world,
is the reason set up by the bottle
blowers union for a demand for a
20 per cent advance in wages for the
coming year. The demand is to be
submitted and acted upon at the joint
wage conference of the bottle blow
ers and manufacturers which opened
here today. The officials of the bot
tie blowers organization declare that
America has displaced Germany, Bel
GUM and Austria in the glass mar
kets of South America and elsewhere.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

If YOU sit in cool draft when you
are heated and get stiff or lame
back, you will be looking for Sore
thing that will ease the pain. Fix
vour mind on BALLARD'S SNOW
IMMINENT and don't be talked out of
it because it is the best pain relieving
liniment you can get anywhere. Price
Csc, SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold
by w. l.. Dewoody & Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
ALIENS FOOT-EASE BOES TT.

When your shoes pinch or your
corns and bunions ache so that you
are tired all over get Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be
shaken into the shoes and used in the
foot BATH It will take the sting out
of corns and bunions and give instant
relief to Tired. Aching, Swollen.
Tender feet. Over 100000 packages
are being used by the German and
Allied troops at the front. Sold every
where, 25c. Don't accept any ss.bsti-
tute.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

When you yawn good deal in the
daytime, feel dull, achey and want to
stretch frequently it is an unmistak-
able symptom of malaria, and unless
you do something at once you are
booked for a spell of chills. HER
BINE is chill medicine that will pre-
vent or cure the disease. 1t drives out
the impurities on which the malarial
germ thrives, strengthens the liver
and cleanses the bowels. Price Soc.
Sold by w. l.. Dewoody & Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
Last

Weather has been fav-
orable, on the whole, and crop has
made good progress, except in certain
localities, where too much rain has
reduced conditions. Generally plant
is fruiting we'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

Texas-Dry weather is complained
of in Northwest Texas, and this has
resulted in a moderate lowering of
condition. Plant is healthy and fruit
ing well in most localities, but in the
north is fruiting at the top and needs
rain badly. Hot weather has helped
to retard activity of boil weevil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

Arkansas-C is still doing
we'll, but lack of rain has retarded
best development in many localities.
Boil weevil activity has also been re-
sponsible for some damage. Plant,
however, is fairly large and pretty
we'll fru;ted. Cultivation we'll up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT.

The special meeting Of the city
council, 10 discuss sanitary and finan-
cial matters, will be. held tonight,
having been postponed from last
night because of the inability of sew
eral members to be present last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
EAGLES FLOCK TO SAVANNAH.

Savannah, Ca, July 3l.-Delegates
from all parts of the country have
gathered here in large number for
the annual national convention of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles. The con-
venSlOn sessions will continue
through the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
AT THE MUSICALE,

Miss Howler says she learned to-
sing in Paris"
THAT may be; she certainly can't
sing in Boston,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01


some sections are beginning to need
rain. Cultivation we'll up. plant
strong and vigorous and fruiting we'll,
but still somewhat late.
Mississsippi-Co Conditions are mixed.
The northwestern part of the state re-
ports crop in excellent condition and
making rapid progress toward ma
turity, with a big fruitage. Other sec
tions report heavy damage from eX
cessive rains and the ravages OF boil
weevil. Altogether loss in condition
is quite heavy.
Alabama-Excessiv rains of the
last three weeks have wrought great
damage to the crop. Many lowlands
are reported almost, il not complete
~. lost. while uplands have been
heavily damaged. Fields are weedy,
and the plant averages large and
sappy, with poor fruitage. Boil weev
il is doing extensive damage through
out the infested area.
Georgia-Recent heavy rains have
resulted in severe damage to the cot
ION CROP LOWldHQS nave usSE ONe'-
flowed and cotton heavily damaged,
and in some cases DESTROYED. Guilt
walton is held up and fields are gras-
sy Plant large and sappy and fruit
ing rather poorly.
South Carolins-Heavy downpours
of rain for the last two weeks have
greatly damaged the crop. The ground
is full of water, cultivation has been
stopped and fields are becoming chok-
ed with grass and weeds. Plants
blown and foliage and leaves beaten
off in many localities. Is fruiting
rather poorly.
North Carolina-ReceEt heavy rains
have greatly damaged the crop. Fields
soggy and becoming filled with grass
and weeds. Plant large and sappy
and fruiting poorly
Why does The baby that talks 80
pI4inly to its mother always refuse
70 ~ interviewed by strangers?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

Weather as a general
thing has been favorable. although
some sections are beginning to need
rain. Cultivation we'll up, plant
strong and vigorous and fruiting we'll,
but still somewhat late.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

North Carolina-ReceIt heavy rains
have greatly damaged the crop. Fields
soggy and becoming filled with grass
and weeds. Plant large and sappy
and fruiting poorly.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

cisco, Mrs. Ida Finney Maclrille of Sacramento, Mrs. William Kent of Kentfeld, wife of Representative Kent; Mrs. Sara Bard Field of San Francisco, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ger ebrding of Berkeley, Anne Martin of Reno, New, Mrs. Wallace Williams of North Yakima, Washington, Miss Alice Lo1ise Reynolds or Provo, Utah, Mrs. Francis haire of Helena, Montana, Mrs. William II. Sawtelle of Arizona, Mrs. Lillian H. Kerr of Colorado Springs; Mrs. Dora Phelps Buell. of Denver, Colorado and Dr. Carline Spencer of Colorado Springs.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
WOMAN'S CONVENTION
 GETS DOWN TO WORK
Especial to Gateway by United PressJ

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 CHICAGO, June 5.-The WOman's Party, meeting in it's first convention, struck it's initial snag today when it tried to crowd 2,5OO delegates repre- senting dozen million women into the Blackstone theatre, which has a seating capacity of only 1900.
 Before noon, following half day of unexpected registration, no one doubted that the three day convention which is held to impress the progress sives and republicans with the woman voters power would call for numerous overflow meetings.
 Women voters from the eleven "free" states were given the first prominence today and will continue to hold first place in the convention to- morrow and the day following.
 Free" women had access to the main floor of the theatre. Other women crowded into the balconies and attended the overflow meetings.
 Miss Alice Paul, National chair man, opened the meeting at 2 this afternoon but did not remain long as presiding officer.
 The rules of the Woman's Party say that the permanent chairman must be selected from one of the eleven states in which women are al lowed to vote. Up to the time of the balloting no one had any idea who the first temporary chairman of the Woman's Party would be.
 The principal business of the after noon was the naming of committees and reports from the eleven equal suffrage states delegates.
 A reception has been planned for this evening. Speakers at the conyen- ton will be:
 Miss Maud Younger of San Fran
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
WOMAN'S PARTY CONVENTION TO DECIDE WHO GETS
 THEIR { MILLION VOTES

CHICAGO. June S.-What political party will officially be handed the support of 100000 women's votes in the eleven "frce" states at the November national election?
 This question, the most important in the woman's Party convention meeting here this week, was to be de- cided today by the suffrage delegates when they assemble this afternoon.
 The Womau's Party expects to place this vote where it will do the most good in helping to bring about national equal suffrage.
 Political parties are to be given to understand that Suffrage First is the Womans Party motto and that party platforms expecting to catch woman votes must be built according ly. A mass meeting will be held to- night as which prominent leaders will speak.
 Tomorrow, 10000 women will par ade to impress the men politicians with the strength of suffrage.
 The New York State banner to be carried in the parader's hand wrought by women artists in New York.
 It was designed by Miss Anne Gold thwaite, artist, and among the women working on it were Miss Alive Nor gan Wright, sculptor.
 Mrs. Norman R. Whitehouse will carry the banner at the head of the New York State contingent.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
DIAMOND BOOM

Special to Gateway by United Pressl
 AMSTERDAM, June 2. - The dia- mond cutting industry, for which Amsterdam is famous, is booming at present. The most valuable stones are being shipped to America. Dutch diamond merchants say the re- juycuation of their industry is prin- cipally due to the era of prosperity in America caused by the demand for American products, largely muni- tions
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
W. A. GILMORE POSES AS A
 POLITICAL PROPHET

NEW YORK, June Civilian A. Gilmore, delegate from Alaska to the Republican cOnvntion at Chicago, who is now in this city, stated in an interview, published this morning, that there will be a landslide in the convention for Justice Hughes. The Alaska delegate expresses the positive conviction that Hughes will be named for the presidency on the second vote in the convention, and that his cleo tion to the office will follow as surely as his nomination. He predicts an overwhelming Republican victory throughout the country at the NOvem- Der election.-Ex.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
BASEBALL LEAGUE OPENS
 SEASON UNDER GUNS

LONDON, June 5.-Canadians and Americana serving in the British army today opened the Canadian-American season of the baseball league of eight teams
 Many resident Americans patroniz- ed the games last summer and it is expected there will be greater at tendance this year Baseball has be- come more popular with BritOns through these army matches than ever before.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
NEWS NOTES

Herbert Tozier brings back word that the Valdez people would prob ably accept an invitation to play a game of ball here on July Fourth. Several of the people over there ex- pressed their preference for this town above any other
 JD. Hull. an engineer of Seattle, is now visiting James R. Hayden and Derrick Lane here.
 The Pioneer building began to as- sume a new coating of paint today under the hand of Artist MacHay.
 Frank PoebImann, father of Max and Otto. who arrived in Seward yes terday mentions the interesting fact that one firm of Petaluma egg ship pers, Dodge G Sweeney, recently sent one shipment of four hundred cases to Alaska Nlr. Poehmann lives at Petaluma which, an mebrated gentle man has been quoted as saying, egg shells any other place in the United States. Mr. Poehlmanu has a brother a surgeon in the Austrian army at the front and two nepbews fighting
 During the absence Of R. J. Weir and A. D. Estes. Miss Long is in charge of the main offices O, Che rail road headquarters building
 Mrs. Nellie Neil, champion lady prospector of Eenai peninsula. and W.M Reed made fine catch of trout out near Kenaj this week and ar- going again this week. Mrs. Neil, by the way has fine robes made of Che hids of rabbits shared by herself
 C. W. Donne,ly is now acting as paymaster for the railroad here in the absence of Horace De Line.
 
 Because a hubby came to Seward some time ago his wife got a divorce, according to the Seattle Star of recent date. It may not be that the desti- nation of Che man was so much taken into account as the fact that he left the lady but the Star puts it as follows when tho lady sued because of desertjon. The court as's ""here is he gone?" Sewari" answers the woman "Grauted" says the court If 1t were an Anchorage court one might understand.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
NO MEETING OF THE
 MOOSE LODGE TONIGHT

There will be no meeting of the lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose to- night as it has been decided, as usual, to hold meetings during June, July and August only on the first and third Fridays of each month.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
JUST ARRIVED AT HALLETT X SCOTPS

White Striped Dimity Mercerized YOile Single and Double Flannel 90 in. Linen Sheeting 40 in. Linen Sheeting 36 in Hankf Linen Hydegrade Lining in Blue, Gray
 Black and Tan. Atlas Sateen Velvet Ribbon all Collars and Widths Midday Laces all COlOrs Six Strand Floss Knitting and Crochet Silks all Shades Capitol InsOles for Slippers.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
Notice of Medical Examining Board

Notice of Medical Examining Board The Territorial Board of Medical Examiners will hold the Semi-annual examination in Seward, Alaska, be- ginning the 3rd day of July. All physicians wishing to take that ex- animation will please file the proper papers and be in Seward on that date.
 J. H. ROMIG, M. D.
 Member of Examining Board. First Publication June 1, 1916. Last Publication June 15, 1916.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

Something new" "Hiluilla Tea" makes a pleasing and satisfying drink. Three sizes-25c-4Oc-75c. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
SHIPPING
Kukui Arrives

The U. s. lighthouse tender Kukui arrived just after noon today.
 The Alameda left Skagway at 6 o'clock last evening, Thursday.
 The Farragut is due tonight.
 The Alaska is due at 10 o'clock to- morrow morning.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

Spalding's Gloves, Bats, Baseba,ls, Tennis Balls, Etc. We have the Spalding agency. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

"The Taste that TelIs"-Premier Salad Dressing, a delicious mayonaise. Once used-always used. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Commencing Saturday, June 10, the Bank of Seward and the Hartman Bank will close on each Saturday at p. m.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

Macdnaws, Panvs. Socks, Boots Packs, Underwear. Anything you need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL co.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

Household furniture for sale cheap. Inquire L. L. Clay in one of Sauers' cabins. 6-6-3t.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-09

Duchess Trousers-for work and dress. S1.5O to $500. 1Oc a button $1OO a rip. Brown 6 Hawkins, Quality First"