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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

1t is estimated by the forest ser
vice of the United States department
of agriculture that there is enough
waste from the sawmills of the South
alone to produce 10000 tons of paper
a day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

Pine Bluff expects every man TO
smile to a stranger and dispense the
glad hand of welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

1t appears that we might Just as
we'll give up the idea that Denmark
will offer trading stamps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

Amerieanism on lot of forms con-
slsts in meeting the mortgage prompt
ly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

Uncle Sam is giving his soldier
boys a good chance to "see Texas"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

Genuine ROCKFORD cantaloupes
from Georgia are in the market now
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

The peanut crop is as good as usual
and the circuses will stay in business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

Army service is compulsory in Hol
land.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

The United States yearly produces
1000 900 worth of buttons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

The Graphic grady publishes free
OF charge notices for churches, socie-
ties, fraternal organizations and clubs
when tho events are not intended as
money makers. If there Is attempt at
profit taking, notices OF the events
are advertisements, and will be
charged for accordingly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09
WORTH REMEMBERING.

The happiness of the wicked
escapes like torrent.
Racine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

When the attention of The Graphic
Is called to any mis- statement o:
facts, or to any error concerning any
man or thing, correction will cheer
fully be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-09

1T is a credit to the business world
generally that large percentage OF
business men make a conscientious
attempt to keep up with the process
c;>
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
OHIO CLUB PLANS
BIG CELEBRATION
Newly Formed Organiza-
tlon to Stage Enter
tainment April 7.

AT meeting of the newly formed
emo club at the Y NJ. G. 4. Friday
night, plans were formulated for a
Dig rally OF all true sons of Ohio to
he held April in commemoration of
the founding of the city of Marietta,
the original colony in Ohio.
Fully Is attended the last meeting
and. wishing to be in style, they de-
cided that there were more Ohioans
In tulsa than from any other state.
The entertainment will be held in
the Musicians hall, beginning at $50
clock with basket supper. Fol-
lowing this will be program % talks
py prominent members of the club
which will terminate at O'Clock. Tho
rest of the evening will be of a purely
social nature
Delegates will be sent from many
OF the adjacent cities to attend the
and it is planned to
JOIN clubs in all important towns
In this part of the state. Musko-
gee will send a special car to re-
main all day
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

NEW YORK. March 95.-The fed
cral treasury department is conduct
ing an investigation here into the al
IoEed irregularities of acting deputy
collector of the port of New York.
Daniel q. Sprague, in passing free of
duty some linens brought into the
country 10y Mrs Elizabeth Gordon
Feltou, crstwhilc wife OF Dan Il.
Hanna and daughter of the late
Charles Gordon. millionaire philan-
thropiSt of Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. SpraEue is attached to the col
lcctor's division and his duties consist
mainly of acting as the personal rep
roseutatiNe of the collector of the
pori. II Is customary for him to
meet prominent passengers on incom-
ing steamships and extend to them
the 'courtosics of the port" by which
the inspection of the passengers bag
gage usually is expedited. He is well
known to thousands OF prominent
men throughout the country.
Mrs. Polton arrived here from Paris
ON the Ndriatic in December. 1914.
bringing with her twelve pieces of
baggage. She declared foreign resi-
donce and said the baggage contained
personal effects. This eliminated
the necessity of placing a value ON
the contents OF the trunk and her bag
gage was passed.
In May 1919, several trunks con-
tanning linen consigned to Mrs. Pclton
were imported 10y the American Ex-
press company II is alleged that
these were admitted ON an informal
permit issued to Mrs Pelton on her
declaration made five months pre.
Niously Mrs. Pelton made affidavit
that the goods had been in her nos
session and in Use for at least a wear
abroad. ON this statement the goods
were admitted free.
In January 1916 When another
consignment arrived for Mrs Pelton
1t is alleged an attempt was made -o
use the old declaration again These
goods, however. were sent to the no
lice stores for examination. Here II
was found, 1t is said that the package
contained new linen. purchased after
mrs. Pelton's departure from Paris in
1914
When asked to visit the custom
mousse to explain the discrepancy be-
tween the date OF purchase as shown |
by the receipt for the goods and the
datt on which she said In her affi- |
daNt they were purchased. Mrs. pei ,
ton said that her man OF business |
would not be back from Europe FOR |
Tour weeks" and asked that the goods |
De held until his return. She named 1
sprague as her man Of hnsin A.-''
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
TULSA INSTRUCTOR
SIGNALLY HONORED
supervisor of rcnmanship to n, nu
stan ~ summer Normal
This Year.

Miss Holma Glen. supervisor Of pon-
manship in the Tulsa public schools
mas pcen chosen 10y the state board
OF education 90 be supervisor of pen
manship for the summer normal Ia
be held at the Northeastern state nor
mai Tahlcquah. this summer.
Miss Glen is not only well known
as an expert In penmauship in Tulsa
but her clever work is shown through
out The state as one OF the best I'm The
country. And last summer she was
choseh 10y the national board of pen
manhsip supervisors TO take "A promi-
nent place on the program Il their
annual meeting in Ohio She acquit-
ted herself well, and her work re-
ceived the highest comment from an
who witnessed II.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

This city Is the only one in the state
To inauguratc union services and u
marked Improvement in church spirit
was noted after the first which were
held about the same time last year.
Doctor Gordon, who is to address
the community service, s the best
ntted man for the office that has
ever been in this country II was
considered a grand coup when his
presence was secured for the state
sunday school convention which is
hcli mere this week. hut IL was never
thought that he could be persuaded
to come two days ahead
His schedule was found to have
lust the necessary break and the
plans for the services were formed
accordingly Every minister and
congregation in the city has assisted
in the plans for the meeting and
Will specially urge "a fun attendance
of III the members of their con
grcgation.
Reverend Gordon arrived direct
from Chicago Yesterday morning and
appeared for the first time at the
Presbyterian church last night when
ne conducted a conference with some
OF the leading SUNDAY school and
chufch workers. Those who felt
ms personality at that time came
forth with a keen determination to
prlng everyone out today to hear the
sermon
reverend Gordou's mission during
me coming sunday school convention
VIII be to conduct a series of Quiet
Ialks with the Visiting pastors This
is MS main vehicle of work and the
books he has written. describing some
OF these talks have acquired the rcpu-
tation of being the best thcological
writings of the age.
II is probable that he will take one
OF these famous quiet Talks" for the
basis of his sermon today and if this /
proves TO he the case there is no |
doubt of the success with which II |
will meet.
Ihe kev /. ). Barton. president of I
me Tulsl Ministerial alliance. will /
nave charge of the services with the
exception Of the sermon
chorus of five hundred voices has .
been rounded up 10y j. Allen Ycarcr.
chairman Of the committee on music. |
ana these viii hc seated on the stage /
10 lead in all hymns. The chorus is to /
ne led by f.. q. Excel during the
sunday school convention hut II is
not hkelN that he will arrive i'm time
TO take charge today, in which case
ROBERT Boicc Carson of Kendall col
Iesc. viii officiate in that capacity.
MISS lNncttc kimmons will handle
'he pls municipal pipe organ for All
musical numbers and this will COM
plei" wonderful combination nf
deep rosounding tones Of the organ
mass sounds of the chorus and the
tour thousand members of the audi
encc
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
WoOdcn-Lewis Faction Won
Out on Face Of Returns
Last Night.
ABBOTT IS VICTOR
Tulsa Delegation viii Back
Local Man for National
Delegate.

Democratic voters of Tulsa county
held precinct clucuses for the sclec-
| uoh OF delegates to the Democratic
county convention. which meets in
| Iulsa next Saturday for the naming
Ol delegates to the state convention,
The principal interest In the selection
of delegates, al least so far as surface
Indications went. surrounded the nam
ing OF delegates who would be for
'harlcs i. Abbott as delegate to the
national convention. Returns indi-
cate that there will he no opDosition
TO u motion inslructing the Tulsa
delegation Ia stand by Mr. Abbott in
nus contest until the last Tulsa
strength IN the state convention al
most assure that he will he among
the Oklahoma delegates at the ma
tiunal convention.
spirited Contest.
Under the surface. though. there
was I. very spirited contest between
the Strykcr-Linn faction of the party
ana the Wooden-Lewis faction. Re-
turns up to . o'clock last night con
cluslvcly placed victory with the Lew
is-Wooden faction. There are 1885 del
ogates To the county convention. OF
this number about half are from the
city and the other half from the
country. The Wooden forces will he
represented by more than fifty of the
sixty city delegates, while reports
fiom the country received by o'clock
add nineteen more to their supporters.
giving them siXty-nine OF the seventy
five reported.
The city returns show the follow
ing elected:
No. Tom Clark. Mike steiger.
Henry Hopkins. Il. $. Wyett.
A
No. John Reardon, i. NJ. Burns. !
Doctor Newton.
No. ii. NJ. Chandler, Ed Cross |
land, Fred Yeager.
No. 5-tla vote each-John Hav- !
erficld. Usher Carson. j. l.. Pigg, +. |
Is. Cline, Tom Monroe. a. King.
No G-Mark Carr. Lee Daniel.
Charley Abbott.
No. : Wash Hudson, George
keaves, Ed Warren, T.. r. Marshall.
No. Conn Linn, Jim Bowen, ". Il
\ Reynolds Charles Richardson 4
No. lO-H. B. Schaifer, Joe W. II
kenton, ". :. Bailey.
~" i'll. Nj Wooden, Il. :. l.o-
,'er, Z; Graham. ollie Marsnail.
No. = T.. Il. Hayes, Jim Iiplett.
ioorsc Eo'vell.
No. li--W. r.. Breach, Fred Hunn,
T. G. Jacobus.
40. l5-pat Malloy. Frank H.
,urry, 7. j. quinn, George Stanley,
| B. Martin.
No, 17-(West Tulsa.
Country Reports.
Dawson No. 2-E. u. Morgan. J. L.
ledgecock, Alex Lewis. Bill Chism,
. i. lledgecock.
Dawson No. 3-S l.. Lewis. w. u.
pickason, Carl Lewis, j. w. Dicker-
ON, q. G. Cloud.
Red Fork No. Monroe Neal
ames Russell.
Wekiwa No. ?-,Sand Sprlngs)-
ohm Han, Lee Fitzhugh. II. W
'ibbs, Baxter Oglesby, u. A. Scheffel-
ush.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
GUILTY OF ASSAULT
ON HIS DAUGHTER
Special to The World.

Special to The World
McALESTER, Okla, March 25.-
Edward Cartilage, tried second
time during the present term of the
district court on charge of criminal
assault upon his own daughter, this
morning was found guilty and pun
ishment fixed at five years in the
state penitentiary. Criminal court
sessions closed this afternoon with
record of eleven convictions for
crime, ten pleas of guilty and but
one acquittal, that a case which
the court took from the Jury. As
q result, seventeen convicts will be
ADDED to the roster of the peniten-
tiary Three will serve iaii terms
and one has paid fine. Grand jury
accusations against John w. Crow.
suspended county attorney; Fletcher
arnold, justice of the peace. and w.
r. Duianey, county assessor, are set
Tor trial beginning Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

ing this expedition the color of
war, to withhold stories of troop
movements and military prepara-
tions which might be given that
Interpretation, and to refrain
from publishing unverifed ru-
mors of unrest in Mexico. / feel
that IL is most desirable to i'm
press upon both our own people
and the people of Mexico the fact
that the expedition is simply
necessary punitive measure. aimed
solely at the elimination of the
marauders who raided Columbus
and who infest an unprotected
district near the border which
they use as base in making at
tacks upon lives and property of
our citizens within our own ter
ritory. 1t is the purpose of our
commanders to cooperate in
every possible way with the
forces of General Carranza in
removing his cause Of irritation to
both governments and to retire
from Mexican territory so scon as
that object is accomplished.
at is my duty TO warn the people
# the United States that there are
PERSONS all along the border who are
ctively engaged in originating and
living as wide currency as they can
o rumors of the most sensational and
disturbing sort which are wholly un-
Justified by the facts.
To Create Friction.
The object of this traffic in false
ood is obvious. 1t is to create intOl-
rable friction between the govern
nent of the United States and the de
acto government of Mexico, for the
urpose of bringing about interven-
ion in the interest of certain Ameri-
an owners of Mexican properties,
his object cannot be obtained so
ing as sane and honorable men are
! control of this government. but
cry serious conditions may be Great
d. unnecessary bloodshed may result
nd the relations between the two re-
ublics may be very much en-
The people of the United
tates should know the sinister and
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

Nlt"d to he present There VIII bo
fiNc-minutc speeches 10y the follow
ing wen known Republicans Of the
precinct Herbert -, Mason. VIII
liam Blake, L. W. Baxter. H. y.
cole, J. *. Clcary T.. A. Rush W $.
Up. Dr II. L. Farrell. j. r. Shaffer.
T. NJ. sutton, John Chick. barney
Mansfield. Dr. \. ". Roth. Edmund
l.ashloy. +. II Argue. Frank Barnes,
A. \. Davidson, \ w Rush. Dr. G.
II. Wiley T. a Crawford. O. \.
steiner +. - Cavitt, g. o. Baker
ana Clarence Jack.
The fourteenth precinct embraces
mat territory included between
Eleventh and Fifteenth streets, and
Main street east To the Midland Val
ley railroad
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
Eight Members of
One Family Killed
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and delaying railroad traffic. Big
Cabin creek was the highest it has
been i'm several years going a foot
higher than in last January's record
flood.
Traffic over the railroads going
south and west out of here is at "a
standstill owing to washouts. About
-Qquarters of a mile of the Fris-
co track went out about two miles
west of here while the Missouri Kan
sas and Texas lost considerable track
and the false work OF their bridge
across the Big Cabin creek south of
town.
Early this morning the Frisco was
detouring its trains over the Katy
tracks to Wagner and from there
to Claromore over the Iron Mountain,
but since the Katy tracks went out
about 3 O'Clock this morning, they
have been tied up here. The Katy is
detouring by way Of Parsons, Coffey-
vile, Claremore and Wagner. Both
roads expects to get their tracks re-
paired some time tonight and COM
meNce through traffic.
NlNlTA. Okla, March 25.-Arthur
Gardner living near Estella, this
county. was struck by lightning and
instantly killed yesterday afternoon
during a Thunderstorm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

INSCRIPTIONS influences that are
afoot and should be on their guard
against crediting any story coming
from the border; and those who dis
seminate the news should make it a
matter of patriotism and of con-
SCIENCE to test the source and au-
thenticitv of every report they re-
ceive from that quarter.
(Signed) "WOODROW WILSON"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

ices to be good enough to assist
the administration in keeping
this view of the expedition con-
stantly before the people of this
country and the distressed and
sensitive people of Mexico who
are very susceptible indeed. to
Impressions received from the
American press and also very
ready To believe that those i'm
pressions proceed from the views
and objects of our government
itself. Such conclusions, it must
be said, are not unnatural be-
cause the main, if not the only
source of information for the
people on both sides of the bor-
der, is the public press of the
United States.
Punitive Expedition.
'ln order to avoid the creation
of erroneous and dangerous i'm
pressions in this way, | have
called upon the several news
agencies to use the utmost care
not to give news stories regard
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

formed, with j. NJ. Gillette as pres
ident, II. L. MacFarland, treasurer.
and w. w Neal, the committeeman.
secretary. The club will handle all
the work in this precinct without
any outside assistance.
There will be u Republican rally
OF all the voters in precinct No. IA
at the Horace Mann school building
tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock. All
voters in the precinct. regardless of
their political affiliations. are in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
V1N1TA SHIVERS
WITHOUT ANY GAS
Special to The World,

special to The World.
NlNiTA, Okla, March 25. - This
,TLs ,rts snivered and went hungry today.
Gas company, which furnishes the To-
cal company with their gas. broke
apout o'clock this afternoon where
II crosses the Virdigris river and %
per cent of the Vinita population are
without fuel for heating and cooking
purposes camp fires are being used
ana Old coal or wood stoves hunted
~ W. me gas company promises to
nave the break fixed early tonight
ana luxurious gas in plenty tomor-
Inc World Want Columns will get
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

DIR. GORDON SPEAKS

All Tulsa worships together today
For the second time in the history Of
the city, union services will br
conducted at convention han at S
O'Clock tonight with Dr $ - Cor
don of Brooklyn y. Y. in the pulpit.
This Is the largest and most i'm
portant religious activity of tho year
as far as Tulsa alone is concerned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
All Churches and Sunday
Schools to Have Special
Appeals Today.
ROOMS STILL NEEDED
Chamber of Commerce Is
sues Appeal TO Tulsans
to Offer Homes.

Experience of veteran Sunday
school workers has shown that the
city in which "A state convention is
! cation at the meetings. 1t is this that
the members of the local executive
committee is fighting TO-DAY in an cx-
tonsive convention rally, carried on in
every church department of the sun
day schools
The twenty-third annual state Sunday
! school convention Will open in this
| city Tuesday and will continue
| through Thursday. bringing here
/ 200 visitors from near and far cor
ners of the state who are drawn by the
alluminG program.
The mass of talent which is pre-
scnted to the convention, including IL.
j, Heinz, Marion Lawrence, f. o. EX-
cell, Alvin w. Roper, :. u. Gordon,
Walter :. Athearn, j. II. Eagle and
j. Shreve Durham, should appeal to
every person who was ever inside of
a church and the Tulsa people will be
overlooking the opportunity of "A life
time If they allow these numerous
meetings to be without their attend
ancc.
The hundreds of delegates will he
gin TO arrive tomorrow and many of
the speakers will get in today or to-
morrow. one hundred delegates will
arrive in one train from the southern
part Of the state, getting in here to-
morrow evening.
The question of accommodations
for the visiting delegates is still troub-
ling the local authorities and they are
depending on results of todays appeal
At the churches to bring up the num- /
her of rooms.
Open Your Homes.
The Chamber of Commerce, which |
is cooperating with the Sunday school I,
committee. has Issued an official APP /
peal to the people of Tulsa as follows: |
The Chamber of Commerce is CO.
operating with the various chaurcheS /
and the Y. NJ. &. \. i'm this convention,
and naturally are intensely Interested /
in the success and good which will at
tend this event We therefore appeal
to all the members of the Chamber of
Commerce and to all the citizens of
our city to open their homes for the
entertainment and accommodation of
these people who VIII he here next
week.
The time of preparation is limited
and 1t will greatly facilitate matters Il
If those who have not vet been re-
corded as willing to do their share i'm !
entertaining the visitors, will notify
the pastors of their respective
churches At once, as to the number
they can take care of, or if not mem
bers ot any church notify the pastor
Of the church they are in sympathy
with. or To whom they may be friend
ly, or communicate immediately with
the secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce. thus guaranteeing the proper
care OF these matters.
surely sufficient responses will be
received within the next twenty-fo four
hours offering assistance in the pro-
vision of accommodations for the !
delegates and visitors that viii prove
1ur efficiency and capabiity i'm
affairs OF tkis nature.
BuTCuit Remains Same
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
Burcut Remains Same.

The condition of Sol Burcutt, the
iitneur who was badly beaten by
rival jitney drivers Thursday morn
ing, remained unchanged yesterday
Rurcutt lies at the home of his
sister Mrs Telde Rsvipz. Admiral
boulevard, and is said to be hover
ing between life and death. One
new development occurred yester-
day. Officers are looking for other
men said 10 know something Of the
assault.
Virgil Brasier and Jace wilt are
held without bond In the county
Jail until II q determined whether
or not Burcut. survives his injuries
County Attorney !. F. Evers has
caused John Doe and Richard Roe
papers TO be issued and other ar
rests will follow.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
Precincts Are in
Campaign to Win

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

Time and trouble saved In trading
~ selling The World Want Ad way.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26
Wilson Issues Caution
Calling on Americans
to Discount Reports

Continued from Page One.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-26

sou Job.