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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
ARKANSAS BANKS
ARE PROSPEROUS

Little Rock, Sept. 21.-Bank state
ments are cor'ing in rapidly on the
last call, and State Bank Commits
sloner John M. Davis reports that
they are most gratifying. They show
increased deposits, better reserves,
and fewer bills payable than usual.
All the banks appear to be taking
care of the needss of their commune
ties, and taking all the good loans
that are offered.
One bank reports total Of 500, 900
deposits, with 76 per cent reserve, and
1t is not one of the big city banks,
either. 1t also has more than 1884, 1000
In actual cash and sight-exchange.
At the previous call. one bank report
ed reserve of 102 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
Services at First Methodist
Church by Drs. Steel
and Norris.
VICTIMS FRIENDS
OFFER REWARD 5000
Sheriff Williams Authorized to ADJ
Nert1se Money BE Paid for Arrest
and Conviction of Slayers-Hunt
Being Relentlessly Prosecuted.

The funeral of Robert L. Ruther
ford will be held at O:30 O'Clock this
forenoon from the First Methods
church, with services by Rev. E. R
Steel, pastor of the church, assisted
by Rev. J. 1. Norris, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church.
AT the grave, in Bellwood cemetery
services will be conducted by jacob
Brump lodge, F. & A. NJ, Of which
deceased was an active member.
The pallbearers will be as follows
Honorary-W. j. Shepherd, Will
Lee, DR.. B. D. Luck, DR.. A. G. Thomp-
son, l. J. Moore, ]. M. Hightower,
w. w. Taylor, Maj. H. A. Mccoy, w.
S. Harris and Elmer Richards.
Active-Pinchback Taylor, Roy Gus
ter, Reese Burks, Clifton Dreyfus,
John Mills, Currin Nichol, c. H. Boil
niger and Sam F. Vaulx.
Hunt for Slayers Continues.
County and township officers are
relentlessly prosecuting the search
for, the negroes, Aaron ]. Johnson and
Charles Corpureau, who are wanted
for the assassination of Mr.. Ruther-
ford, shot to death on the Ruther-
ford farm Tuesday forenoon. City
officials are lending whatever aid
they can, Chief of Police Frank Stew
art taking part in the search yester-
day.
Constable Clint Green and Deputy
Constable Jim Reidinger remained out
until 4 o'clock yesterday morning,
hunting clues that might lead to in
formation of the intentions of the
fugitives, visiting Ladd and several
other neighborhoods. The constables
found, near Ladd, an estray mule
wearing only bride. It is believed
possible that one or both Of the ne
groes may have mounted this animal
at the spot where twice the blood
hounds lost the trail Tuesday night.
Along the trail followed by the dogs
were drops of blood, furnishing fur
Their evidence that Johnson was
wounded during the shooting that
ended the planters life.
Turnout yesterday the officers were
busy investigating reports that the
negroes had been seen at different
places. Deputy Sheriff J. L. McBur-
nett drove IL miles south of the city
yesterday afternoon on report that
Johnson had been seen there. None
of the reports proved to have founda-
ton of fact, so far as could be as
certained. 11AA
Reward Is Offered.
Sheriff Williams yesterday after
noon announced that he had been
authorized by friends of Mr.. Ruther- !
ford to offer a reward of 5000 for |
the arrest and conviction of the slay-
ers. It is probable the amount will
be increased.
A picture of Charles Corpureau was
obtained, and copies are being made.
These will be sent out by the sheriff,
with circulars giving de-
,cription of Corpureau and OF john
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
HISTORY OF LIGHTING.

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. 20.-A
brilliant pageant depicting in allegory
the history of illumination from the
time of the primitive cave man with
his wood fire to the present day light
ing achievements is to be one of the
principal features of the "Path of
Gold" festival and homecoming cele-
bration that are being held in San
Francisco this week. The festival
marks the installation of new street
system, and is also in cele-
bration Of the official opening of the
new City Hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
GROSVENOR STILL ON JOB.

Athens, o., Sept. 2O.--Gen. Charles
H. Grosvenor passed the eighty-third
milestone on his life's journey today
and signalized the anniversary by pre-
dieting an overwhelming victory for
the Republicans in November. General
Grosvenor has been out of public life
for nearly decade, but he has never
gotten over the habit of prophesying
election results that he acquired dur
ing many years he served as mathe-
matician-in-chief of the Republican
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
Commissioners Will Net
Discuss Peace Plan Until
Official News Received.
AMERICANS SUBMIT
REBUTTAL EVIDENCE
United States Commissioners Present
Documents Tending to SHOW That
Evidence Presented by McxicnmS
Not Conclusive.

New London, Conn.,, Sept. 20-Un-
til official accounts of the reported
attack on Chihuahua City, Mexico, by
Villa forces is received by the Amer
lcan-Mexican joint commission. its
members will not enter into any
agreement to plan for the mainten-
ance of peace on the border, it was
learned tonight.
The American commissioners con-
ferred at length today with Counsel
lor Polk of the statedepartment.
Prior to the conference the Ameri-
can commissioners spread before the
Mexican delegates mass of docu-
mentary evidence relating to condi-
tons in Mexico. The submission of
the information in possession of the
Americans was somewhat in the ma
ture OF rebuttal to the informatio nof-
fered by the Mexicans, which has
been of character calculated to show
rapidly recovering country and to
offset stories that credited the gov
eminent authorities in various local
ltles with lack of control and ineffici
ency.
The details of the evidence submit
ted by the American commissioners
were not revealed, but it is known
that they covered a wide range, and
dealt with social, economic and health
conditions, and indicated the per-
valence at various places of typhu
fever and other diseases.
AS yet no direct demand or request
for the withdrawal of the American
troops has been made by the. .Mexi
cans, the conferees tactily agreeing
that the question of their withdrawal
is incident to the adoption of recon-
for some broader plan of
meeting border problems.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

ORDINARY COTTON
SEED BRINGS $500

jackson. Miss. Sept 2O.-Trustoas
OF the Mississippi state prison today
sold 400 bales of cotton at an aver
age. CT 21.49 cents per pound nd four
carloads, of cotton seed at $46.2O a
ton Ninety eight bales were short
staple and sold at the market price.
The highest price paid for the long
staple was 23.15 cents. The price paid
TO rthe seed is said to have establish
ed a record here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

An American company has receiv-
ca grant of franchise to operate mo-
tor freight and passenger service on
road to be built from Picking. the cap
It'll OF China. to the western hills (sum-
mer palace) by way of the Marco Polo
bridge. This road, it is understood,
will be the first step in an extensive
plan for public road construction in
the vicinity of Picking.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
CUMMINGS NAMED
FOR u. s. SENATOR

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 20.-Homer
s. Cummings. vice chairman of the
Democratic national committee, was
nominated for United States senator
by the Democratic state convention
here today Morris B. Beardsley. was
selected as the candidate for COVER
nor and Fred E. Duffy, the nominee
for secretary of state, is member of
the Progressive state central COM
mittee and has been acting as chair
man of that committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

ASSOCIATED Press Summary

4 ASSOCIATED Press Summary
In an effort to regain in part theil
lest territory, the Germans on Wed.
hesday, despite the bad weather, made
Violent counter attacks against the
French over a three-mile front near
'Priez farm and Bouchavesnes, in mass
formation.
The Teutons threw attack after at
lack along the line from a. m. until
bark, and at the end of the day the
French were everywhere holding their
POSITIONS, according to Paris, and the
battlefield at many points was covered
With German dead.
During the fighting, the Germans
penetrated the northwest part of
eouchavesnes, but here the French
'Cade exceptionally desperate assaults
Fith the bayonet and forced the Ger
bans back upon their own trenches.
Jour assaults at the Priez farm were
'epulsed by the French, who held
rmly their positions, and the Ger
bans at last withdrew in disorder,
having many dead on the field.
| On the British front, the continu-
nee of the inclement weather still
olds both sides to artillery duels.
In the eastern theatre, both Berlin
nd Vienna report the repulse of
eavy Russian attacks in the Lutsk
ectcr and southeast of Lemberg.
ccal successes for the Russians in
be Carpathians are conceded by the
eutonic allies, who say, however,
pat on the whole the Russian attacks
this region were repulsed.
In Pennsylvania, the Rumanians
Rverse near Hatzeg, where they have
pen driven to the trans-Alps, and the
Pwn Of Petroseny and the Szurduk
ss recaptured from them.
In Dobrudja, the tide of battle APP.
rently fluctuates. Sofia reports sucE
ksses for the armies of Bulgaria. at !
britain points. while Bucharest claims
victory for the Rumanians at Neiges.
The western end of Macedonia is
Pill the scene of violent activity. The /
nlgarians, according to Athens, have
lstily evacuated Viglitsa, at the ex-
enc end of their line, and have
lien back upon Svedsa, for stand in
evlously entrenched positions
hich, if captured from them, will
hesitate their evacuation of Monas.
to the Serbians.
Berlin reports that the Germans
20 are cooperating with the Bull
rlaas have repulsed entente thrusts
ar Florina Greece.
Rome admits that the Italians on
southern slopes of Monte Beles
We been driven back by the Bull
rians.
artillery fighting predominates on
French and British fronts in the
stern theatre
aside from bombardments and iso-
go infantry attacks, the situation
mains unchanged On the Carso
nt OF the Austro-Italian theatre,
ere the Italians are striving to
och Trieste.
Constantinople records successes for
Utoman forces over the Russians i
Brush respectively in Persia and
ing the Tigres.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
Million Chinese Homeless as
Result of Hawai- River Flood
belaTed Reports Reaching State Department Announce
That 1000 Square Miles Under Water in Prov
ince of Anhui, and People Starving.

washington Sept 2ONeary
European VI '"'
ene stte oepame today
IN Ahnu Appeals howe
~ "" '""'i'S' DIS ai the autumn
soil $1,000 "''o 'eeh
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
90 ACCOUNTANTS LICENSED.

Little Rock, Sept. 2O.-Victor q.
Buron Of Texarkana, was examined
and licensed by the state board of
accountancy today. This makes total
OF rs accountants that have been
licensed since the establishment of the
board by the legislature of 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

Prince Gebhardt Bluecher Won VAIL
staff, grandson of Old Forwards, the
Bluecher of Waterloo fame. died re-
Gently in Berlin as the result of fall
ing from his horse. He was a lawsuit
fiend and spent most of his time
bringing actions or being sued by his
family, losing most of the cases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
STRIKERS GET RAISE.

London, Sept. 2O.-The rail
road crisis arising out of the de-
mands for an increase of 10
shllllngs a week IN wages, las
been settled by the doubling of
the war bonus to railroad
workers. This is a compromise,
which gives the men half of the
ten shillings increase demand
ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
|GERMANS Strive
| I)NSUCCESSFULLY .
REGAIN GROUND
Launch Violent Counter At
tacks in Mass Formation
Against French.
W.
TEiUTONS REPULSE
RUSSIAN ASSAULT
Apparently Meeting with
Serious Reverse Near Hatzeg, Be.
ing Driven to Pennsylvania Alps.
Dobrudja Battle Fluctuates.
GREECE PRESENTS
DEMANDS TO GERMANY

London, Sept. 21.-Reuter's
says it learns officially that the
Greek government has submit
ted an urgent note to Germany,
regarding the removal to Ger
many of Greek troops from
Kavala, and demanding that
they be released.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
HARVARD MAN WINS.

FFlttsburg, Sept. 2O.-J. w. Hubble,
I;.s;saent,lng Harvard, today won the
| ek;ual Intercollegiate golf champ
; mp on or the Oakmont links, by de-
lung my 70. Corkran, of Princeton,
w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

The biggest lemon ever raised in
California grew at Sawtelle and
measures 1872 inches in circumfer-
ence one way and 1914 inches the
other, weighing nearly three pounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

onl,S weeks of Chester, Mass, age
Ely G recently became the owner of
aas store hat" she ever wore.
ectm uaeatlo s was given her by the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21
The Weather

khwesSta:y,,,,. partly cloudy, cooler in
S'ern portion; Friday, unset
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-21

Continued On page five.)
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24

The pannier drapery and the point
ed bodice, from the coquettish modes
OF long ago, are plainly embodied in
the fascinating frock shown here. But
1t follows its pretty and frivolous fore
runner at considerable and safe dis
lance and has adapted instead of
adopting the original that 1t compli-
ments so adroitly. The twentieth GEN.
fury maid consents to the frivolity Of
the seventeenth century gown but
stops at its foolishness. She has fol-
lies of her own to deal with.
The gown pictured has full under
skirt of georgette crepe on which a
little outline embroidery in gold ap-
pears at the front, and an underbodice
and three-quarter length sleeves Of
the crepe. The overskirt, of lowered
taffeta, is cut longer than the under
skirt and caught up at two places at
each side. Wherever required it is
tackled to the underskirt and it hangs
straight and full at the back. covering
the crepe skirt completely.
The, crepe underbodice is almost
square at the neck and finished with
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24
DECORATOR MUST BE ARTIST
Is Compelled to Have Wide knoW'.
edge to Practice Profession
These Days.

Formerly the decorator or painter
merely had to deal with colors and
paints. and use them to the best adj
vantage. Nowadays a decorator Is
compelled to have knowledge Of the
several branches in rugs, furnishings
and draperies, their adaptation. selec-
ton and utility, and even the plaster
ing branch OF building construction,
advising for rough or smooth plaster,
relief or stucco work, carpenter or
cabinet work, says the Real Estate
Magazine. He must make himself
familiar with all these things In or
der to carry out his scheme and pro-
dues the effects which he may desire
to produce IN the respective rooms OF
the modern house.
The decorating, and, to some ex-
tent, the furnishing, has become al
most as much part OF his calcula-
ton and work as the mere painting.
He must make his interiors handsome
and inviting. The tenant when nego-
tiatins for 4 f1rst-claSs house is no
longer content with bare, white walls
ana plain floors. The demand In such
cases IS for = house that Is finished
accorlling to the modern idea. Like
everything else In building cOnstruc-
tion, these perplexities are turned over
to I'D architect to solve, but the mod.
ern metropolitan owner or manager
mrsf take them into his business
elonE With brick. cement and steel.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24
BACK YARD ATTRACTIVE
Cost Need Not Be Great II Little
Care 10 Given to Proper
Expenditure.

Why not make the back yard just
as attractive, or even more attrac-
tive, than Is the front lawn It can
easily be- done and at very small ex-
pense. Instead Of piles Of rubbish, an
unsightly ash barrel or two. more
unaightly garbage receiver, unsightly
cIothe9-lIne poles, ETC., take little
time and spend q little money and
make the back yard lawn or garden
place upon which you will like to
pass 3 portion Of every day.
First, by al underground garbage re-
ceiver. which is sanitary. does not
take up space In the yard. keeps away
rodents. and Is q permanent invest
ment. Tie cover operates by SIM
pie loot trip, blessing for the WON
enfclks-
Keep the ash barrels in the cellar
or under the piazza, where they may
be screened from sight.
Then, instead of the clothesline
poles, bare and dirty, build pergola
around them and cover it with climb
ing vines which will keep green all
summer; this will cost only q few dol
lars, and viii add hundreds Of dol
lars worth to the beauty Of the back
yard.
Then, il you have two or three
shade trees there-and If you have
not, you had better have some trans
planted at once-build around each
one rustic seat: this you can do
yourself at the expense Of only q
pound or two. OF nails and few
hours OF work cutting the sticks which
you will need from some nearby
grove.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24

flocks of sheep and goats on their res
acres in Arizona, New Mexico and
Utah. The last census counted over
twenty-seven thousand Navajos, and
the tribe is steadily increasing in num-
bers. They are regarded as the least
spoiled of the Indians, for not only
is it government policy to interfere as
little as possible with their civil life,
but their remoteness and the generally
uninviting character Of their lands.
have had tendency to keep white
men away from them. Because they
have retained, to a greater degree
than have some other tribes, their
primitive nature, the Navajos are ca
gerly studied by ethnologists and other
students of Americas native peoples.
Oscar III. Lipps, supervisor in charge
of the Indian school at Carlisle, Pa,
regarded as one of the best-informed
men on Indians in the service, made a
study of the history and weaving OF
Navajo blankets. In an article written
for the Red Man, monthly magazine
produced and printed by the Indian
students of Carlisle, Mr.. Lipps de-
scribes the manner of weaving Navajo
blankets.
while many people" he writes, Sbe-
lieve these blankets are made In east
ern factories by Yankees and shipped
to western traders to deceive tender
foot tourists, this is a mistake. The
Indian buys the factory-made blankets
for his own use. The mackinaw robes
are worn by all blanket Indians. They
are usually Of bright colors and elab-
crate pattern, the designs being often
taken from Navajo blankets and other
Indian handicraft.
ut may not be generally known, but
it is a fact, nevertheless, that the Ma
yaio does not wear his own make OF
blankets. They are too valuable, for
one reason, since one Navajo blanket
OF good weave and pattern is worth
half a dozen ordinary Indian robes
sold by the trader. A genuine Navajo
blanket is handmade from start to
finish. The Indian grows his own wool,
cards it, spins it, dyes it and weaves
it.. all by. hand In the most primitive
manner. He formerly pulled the wool
from the sheep with his hands, but,
with the advent Of the trader came the
common sheep-shears, and he at once
began the use Of them. We're you to
visit Navajo weaver's hogan or lodge,
you would expect to see large, Old
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24

The art Of the milliner means more
than the material she works with, or
quito as much, anyway, In producing
hats in which style is the strongest
element. Here are two attractive and
inexpensive hats, made OF familiar fab
RIGS. that demonstrate how cleverly
ideas may be interpreted in materials
that every milliner has at hand. These
hats are suited to any season, too,
which Is a great factor in their favor.
The pretty model. with spangied
crown and brifn OF ruf1ed malines
may bel made Ia black or In any ofsthe
colors in which spangied bands are
to be found. with malines to match.
crown of nacre or opalescent span
xles used with cream-colored malines
would make = beautiful and very
dressy hat. The ruf1e Of malines is
made OF four thicknesses, wired for
support and put on in box plaits. A
half wreath OF foliage and nat silk
roses is applied at the right side and
back. over the 'malines. This.is onesof
those hats that are simple enough in
construction to be made by the home
milliner. She will succeed BY making
faithful copy OF It.
The turban Of satin presents also
no great difficulties to the ambitious
needlew0man. The frame Is In two
pieces, which are covered separately.
The covering OF the crown is plain,
except for 4 fold In the satin which
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24

extends diagonally across the top.
The side crown is covered with a
bias strip stretched smoothly about it.
The lower part of the coronet Is also
covered with a plain bias strip of satin.
At the top a puff of satin, or. of faille
or MORE ribbon, gives the required va.
riety and finish. A fine wire Is in.
serted in the lower edge of the puff
where it joins the satin. This is not
to be neglected if the hat is copied;
it is the touch that betrays the work
of the professional. -
s A narrow novelty band and fiat ca,
bochon of beads. In the same color
as the hat, give it dash of brilliance
and color contrast Is managed by ap-
plication of sprays OF silk foliage and
q rose at each side. These sprays are
bought readymade.
About the most difficult part of the
work, for the amateur, confronts her
after the hat Is made and trimmed. II
remains to be lined. Chiffon, taffeta.
or other lightweight silk, is to be
used for this purpose. and the work
may be simplified by pasting in the lin.
ing with millinery glue. II 1t Is sewed
in, silk thread matching the hat in
color, and a fine needle, make the task
Of concealing stitches less tedious.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-02-24

fashioned loom and spinning wheel.
but you would find different appliances
used in carrying on this textile indus
try. BY comparison the loom and spin
ming wheel Of our colonial ancestors
were as intricate and complicated as
the machinery of modern WOODEN
mill.
"The Navajo spinning wheel consists
Of small wooden spindle made OF
hard wood and about eighteen inches
in length, on which is fastened wood
en- disk three or four inches In diane
ter. This spindle Is twirled with the
fingers, while the soft wool, which has
been carded with pair Of old-fash-
toned shand-cards into small rolls, is
twisted into smooth, strong thread.
AFTER the spinning the yarn is dyed.
Formerly native dyes were used exclu-
sively. These vegetable dyes never
faded. but grew more mellow and
beautiful with age. 1t is to be deplored
that the ordinary dyes Of commerce
have largely taken the place OF the
vegetable dyes in the manufacture OF
Navajo blankets In their native dyes
they never had many different colors.
They had a beautiful yellow, which
they made from the yellow flower that
grows in their country. They also had
q very beautiful dark red. but they
had no bright red such as they now
get with the dyes Of commerce, except
when they purchased the bayetta
cloth from the Spanish traders. This
was their first bright red.
"The inventive genius Of the white
man has never yet been able to repro
duce the Navajo effect in blanket.
In the white mans loom, when color
starts across the beam 1t must be
carried all the way across and appear
on one side or the other in the finished
product. Not so with the Navajo loom.
Their loom is, If possible. even more
primitive than the spinning spindle.
"The Navajo weaver does not have
pattern to 60 by but makes UP her
design as she goes along. These de-
signs reflect, largely, the state Of
her mind at the time and the power Of
her imagination, Many sacred en-
blems Of the great religious ceremo-
MES are woven into her blankets.
Oftentimes they are very intricate, and
II they could be read would unfold
many sacred rite or legend and re-
veal the thoughts Of the imaginative
soul who 50 silently and patiently
weaves.