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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-24
Americans in Clashl

Early today the FL Paso police re-
ceived report that fighting had be-
gun between Carranza and American
forces at Satevo.
According TO the police here the in
formation came from influential
sources in Juarez. The police believe
the report to be true. 1t was stated
that several negro soldiers had been
killed in the fight.
At Fort Bliss nothing had been
heard of the reported clash at Satevo.
An immediate investigation was
started
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-24
Pick Enamel Sign.

The commission has picked a blue
enamel sign, the letters to be in white
Four plates will be placed on each
bracket-two for the street and two
for the avenue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-02
Government Will Again Open National Park Auto Tourists

districts-which are much less impor-
tant than the western and contain a
relatively small part of the road
mileage-the seasons are reversed. In
Mindanao and the Sulu group the
rainfall is distributed fairly evenly
throughout the year.
The first-class roads are always pas
sable. and during tie dry season all
of the second-class can be used by
motor vehicles, though a large pro-
portion of them are rough. During
the rainy season all but the most
heavily surfaced and best drained
roads become saturated. and AT this
time probably not more than 10 per
cent Of the second-class mileage can
be called passable for motor We
hicles. Only small proportion of
the third-class roads are ever avail
able for motor traffiC.-Ncw YORK
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-02

road from s475. 1000 to $4,000 This
expenditure is partly from tho funds
OF the insular or central government
and partly from those Of the prov
inces. Nearly all the latter impose a
"cedula". or poll tax, of so cents n
year on males of all ages from IS to
so, tho proceeds OF which are entirely
devoted to road and bridge work.
The use of this road system by mo-
tor vehicles Is considerably affected
by climatic conditions. In Luzon and
the Visayas there are two distinct
seasons. the dry and the rainy. To
the west Of the main mountain chain
Of the former section and in the west
ern islands Of the latter the dry sea-
son lasts approximately from the mid
die Of November to the middle Of
June. while the rainy occupies the
remainder Of the year. In the eastern
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-02
SIMILARITY IN BUTTONS
CAUSE OF TRAIN NIN-Up.
Railroad Conductor Mistakes Sales
man for Secret service Dfiiccr.

a certain salesman, representing
one OF the subsidiaries of the largest
rubber company in the world. was
recently mistaken by a railroad con
ductor for United states secret ser
vice official. this misapprchcnsiun
being caused by a pin carrying the
seal of his company which the sales
man was wearing
few days before this incident oc-
Cured. mail pouch had been stolen
from the depot platform of one OF
the small towns along the line of the
railroad. and on the morning of this
particular day federal officer had
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-02
That's SO.

"You must admire man who al
ways tells the truth Il don't know"
replied senator Sorghum. Sometimes
such a person Is merely intellectually
indolent and selfishly indifferent to
peoples feelings. s.'-Washington Star.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-02
Poll Tax Pays for Roads.

The total expenditure upon the con-
struction and maintenance Of roads
and bridges has run during tho calen-
dar years from 1911 to 1914 from
s2,200,000 to 100000. and tho ex-
penditure upon road maintenance
(excluding the heavy and temporary
item Of repairs upon the eBnguet
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
PHILADELPHIA PLANS
INDEPENDENCE FETEs

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. e.-fhis
city, the home of independence" will
hold 4 great sesquicentennIal during
the year 1926. in celebration OF the
l5oth anniversary of the signing Of the
Declaration OF independence.
a series OF eNpositions and fairs will
be held during the next ten years.
through which II Is planned 10 attract
nationwide attention TO the main
event eliminating in 1926. All OF this
city's representative citizens, identi-
fled with its social, industrial and edu.
catIonal activities, have volunteered
their services and preparations will be
carried out on an elaborate scale.
The first preliminary exposition will
be held in this city during March OF
next year. when Rose Festival and
Flower Show will be held. at which
prizes to the amount Of sI5 900 will be
awarded
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
PROHIBITION FIGHT
ON IN HOUSE SOON

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-Represen-
tative Webb OF North Carolina, chair.
man OF the house committee on the
judiciary has announced his intention
of renewing his fight for prohibition B.!
pushing a resolution he has introduced.
providing for an amendment 10 the fed
eral constitution prohibiting the manu-
facture or Importation of alcoholic
liquor to be used for beverage pur-
poses.
The North Carolinan said the result
of the recent election demonstrated
that the liquor question is the coming
great issue Of the day and that the
sentiment in favor OF prohibition is
rapidly Increasing.
Unlike the majority of prohibition
advocates. Representative Webb an
nounced that he is still opposed TO
woman suffrage and said that he
thought the activities OF the women in
the Democratic party In the recent
campaign did not serve TO increase the
popularity OF their bill with the COM
mittee of which he is chairman.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
Thrilling Amusements Tonight
AT THE BRADLEY.

The third episode of The Shielding
Shadow" the wonder serial. which will
be shown at the Bradley theatre TO
night. IS entitled The Mystic Defend
err" The story is characterized by &C
tons of Ravengar. the man of mystery
who attempts TO secure proof OF for
gerry committed by One Lamp Louie
which caused Jerry Carson's imprison,
ment and death.
In a cabaret fire Sebastian saves
. himself and deserts Leontine and she
Is saved by Ravengar. One Lamp
Louie is struck on the head by a beam
from the ceiling and losses his mem.
DRY. When Rayengar takes Leontine
to her home and they find Sebastian
there. Leontine scorns her husband for
his actions at the fire. Muriel, the
dancer, who has been asked in a note
written before her very eyes by a mys-
teriods hand, is saved from the fire
2nd Is wondering how she will get the
additional money required to safe her
brother from prison when the pencil
on the desk begins to write as before.
This time the note says, You have
tried your best. Better luck next
time! Herewith the money you
need" and a roll of bills is placed up
on the desk
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
AT THE cAIETY

Tonight. the Triangle production
THE Conqueror.- starring the beauti
full Enid Marley with Willard Mack
Also Mack Swain and Polly Moran In
an excellent TTiangle-Keystone come
dy. "a Movie Star" y program Of the
highest order produced with Triangle's
customary cleyerness-
Tomorrow the Gaiety resumes its
mid-winter matinees, beginning at p.
NJ. Many people are unable TO attend
the evening feature programs and the
afternoons bill win be the same as
the evening production which assures
al attraction of high order.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening
the Gaiety offers the Bluebird feature,
The Secret OF the Swamp" featuring
Myrtle Gonzales. and also the Uniyer-
sal Animated Weekly. Prices for af-
ternoon and evening are the same.
The entire Gaiety Orchestra will be
in attendance at both performances.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09

reservations are maintained by the
| federal government. The mammal res.
| ervations include the Montana Bison
Range, the Wind Cave Game Preserve
in South Dakota, the Niobrara Reser-
walton in Nebraska, the Elk Refuge in
Wyoming and the Sullys Hill Game
Preserve in North Dakota. The Mo.
brara Reservation was intended as a
bird reserve. but has been stocked
with big game and is at present main
tanned chiefly for buffalo and elk.
In the first three reservations men
toned, the report states, the buffaloes
have multiplied In numbers since their
establishment a few years ago. and
now include 2o7 head. or more than a
third OF all the buffalo which now be
long to the government The elk NUN.
Der about 100 and the antelope 40.
Dakirs a total of about 400 head of
big game.
The number OF bird reservations was
Increased during the year by the addi-
lion of the Big Lake Reservation in
Arkansas. @xty-seven reservations
are now, maintained primarily for
birds. The report urges the import.
anco and necessity OF retaining as
breeding grounds for waterfowl and
other birds, tracts of land which are
not especially valuable for agricultural
purposes. The area of March land
necessary for breeding grounds is in.
significant. it is said. in comparison
With the benefits which will accrue to
the public through the increase in our
supply of game birds.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
CHINESE BEANS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-There are
sixty different varieties OF beans and
peas grown in China but not one of
them is identical with the navy bean,
that succulent article Of diet which
has made Boston famous, according to
a special report on beans to the De.
partment of Commerce from Hankow.
The report explains how the beans
and peas of China are grown, how har.
vested and milled.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

Tusearora was represented today by
the appearance in town of B. D. Silvia.
Mrs. J. Rutherford of Carlin is in
Elko today and is busy doing Christ.
mas shopping.
Elko friends are entertaining Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Travis who came in
from Lee Friday.
Mrs. George Hanna Is in Elko from
Hylton. She Is visiting friends and
shopping among the stores.
A prominent resident of Wells. Mr..
Don Steele. was making the rounds
among old friends in Elko Friday.
A prominent ranch owner OF Lee.
who is also well known in Elko County
is Mr.. John Swindlehurst. a Friday
guest at the Commercial Hotel.
John NJ. Smith was also In from
Deeth and Vac busy attending to GER
tain Dusiness matters and visiting
among friends.
Little Charles Doherty, the six-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Doherty,
Idaho Street, who has typhoid fever.
Is getting along fairly well at this
time. Dr. Worden ia the attending
physician.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO thank the many kind
friends who assisted and comforted US
in our sad bereavement by the loss of
our little son.
We arc deeply greatfuI for the many
beautiful flowers and wreaths.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Van Drielen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
WARNING.

Hunting. Fishing and Shooting Is
strictly prohibited on all Of our
ranches. on Mary's River and both the
Seventy-one ranches. Tresspassers
will be prosecuted according to law.
Nevada Land & Livestock Co.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
d2-s
address P. o. Box ls.
Homemade Cakes baked for orders
Phone sOe or call sel It'll Street If.

wANTED.-A woman to do cooking
on a ranch. For particulars write or
phone to Mrs. C. CHASER. Halleck, Ne
vada. n20tf.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09

A prominent resident of Wells, Mr.
Don Steele. was making the rounds
among old friends in Elko Friday.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-12-09
BUFFALO INCREASING ON
GOVERNMENT PRESERVES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The herds
OF buffalo on government big-game
preserves have shown a notable in.
crease this year. according to the an,
nual report of the United States Bio
logical survey, just issued.
Five big.game preserves and 81 bird
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the construction and build ing of macadam road, extending from the end of East Second avenue of the City of Pine Bluff, north to Barraque Street, cast on Barraaue Street to Michigan Street and south cn Michi gan Street to the intersection of Fourth Avenue. according to the plans and specifications prepared by White, Humphreys & Tovey, Engi- neers, will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Road Improve ment District NO. II, of Jefferson County, Arkansas, until 8 o'clock P. m.: Tuesday, February l, 1916.
 Said bids must be accompanied by certified check for five hundred dcllars. ($500.00), payable to the order of the Board of Commissioners O. Road Improvement District No. Il, Of; Jefferson County, Arkansas, fer the purpose of securing the Board tiat the successful bidder will tnrcmptly execute contract and exc cute a. bond to be approved by the to secure the serform- .ance thereof.
 SThe bids will be opened by, the Board. of Commissioners at the office Of the Secretary Pinchback Taylor, at o'clock D. m., Tuesday. February ]. 1916.
 The commissioners reservesthe right to reject any and all bids, and the certified check of the unsuccessful bidders will be forthwith returned.
 J. J. MERRlCK,
 Chairman,
 PINCHBACK TAYLOR, 1 on ol Cooraf
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REPORTS OF
 MARKE COTTON-GRAIN-LTVESTOCK.
New York (sOttOn.

New York, Jan. 29.-The cotton market showed renewed weakness early today. Instead Of meeting yes terday's advance Liverpool scld off and the opening here was steady at a decline off 11@16 points. Bulisl reviews of the good market and evi- Gences of fair derand from trade interests steadied the market arcund tine initial figures and there we're ral- lies of a p.inL or two on covering but the tone was unsettled and offerings increased toward the end of the. first i;cur. New orleans seemed to be -.elling rather freely hyr and prices Nssed off to 12.05c for Nay. 12.17c for July and 12.1Sc for october, or about 1e@17 points net lower
 Trading was less active later in the morning and prices rallied from the lowest on covering of shorts and and trade buying. May. sold up to 12.16c and closed at 12.13c, with the general list closing steady at net loss of 7@10 points.
 The market closed steady. The range: .e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30
Switzerland Stop Exports to Teutons

Berne, Jan. 29.-Tareatened with complete isolation by the allies, Switzerland has decided to stop. all exports to Germany and Austria Hungary Nothing whatever can now be sent to the central powers. The Swiss government has protested against the alleged. abuse of power by England. France and Italy, but as the protest has been ignored the small republic has no choice but to suH7it Otherwise it,could no longer obtain the breadstuffs which it must import and the population would be en the verge of starvation in few weeks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30
DEMOCRATS WILL VOTE ON MEMBERS
 OF COMMITTEE
lContinued from Page II

taxes next preceding the election, or who have become subject to poll tax since the assessment for that year and no others, and who have openly declared their allegiance to the prin- ciples and policies of the Democratic party, and who are i'll sympathy with in the next succeeding election, shall be entitled to vote in said primary.
 FCurth-Fhat 3 subcommittee of the Democratic Central comittee, composed ef L. w. Glen ent Jo Nichol and H. M Dial be. and they are here by authorized and directed to hold and conduct the said primary election to be held on Wednesday, March 29, 1916, and tc de any and all things necessary for the holding of said election.
 Fifth-The said subcommittee shall appoint three judges of election and two clerks fer each precinct Or voting place, and said judges and clerks shall have the qualifications CT electors in the Democratic primary elections and the legal qualifications for judges and clerks of the said election.
 Judges and Clerks.
 Sixth--The judges and the clerks shall be appointed not later than ten days before the primary election, and
 he names made known at least five days before the election, by filing list of the same, with the secretary of the, central committee fer publica- ton in some newspaper in the coun- ty
 The judges and clerks of the said primary election shall conclude the ccunt of the pallets as speedily as possible and they shall announce the result as soon as known.
 |, The ballots and tally sheets of each voting precinct and one of the poll books prop :rly certified by the judges and clerks shall be transmit ted to the secre ary of the Demo- cratic central committee by One of the judges;;s and said delivery shall bo made not later than 12 o'clock on Saturday, April 1, 1916.
 Canvass Returns April 3..
 Seventh-The subcommittee here inbefore named shall meet at the court house, CT any other place, If deemed more convenient, in the city of Pine Bluff on Monday, April 8, 1916, at g o'clock a. m., and there and then open thc. returns from the vari GUS precincts in the county and wards ol the city of Pine Bluff and publish the vote cast for each candidate. They shall tabulate the vote and transmit the same to the county ccrs3 v.ntion which shall meet at 1 o'clock on Thursday, April 6, 1916. The returns shall be kept by the secv rctary of the Democratic central cong ':nitteee in some vault CT safe place until the nesting of the county cong vention.
 The sub:committee shall separately tabulate the vote cast for congress- man, presecuting :a$tcrnoy and all state officers. and state ssnator, ana prepare copy fer the county convem
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

NANTED--MEN OR WOMEN OF any nationality. Investigate our system of learning the barbers or ladies' beauty and hair weaving. AS we have lots of speciality shops be- sides our colleges we guarantee the cheapest tuition and let you work
 most of that cut. Wages from the start and jobs afterwards. Palmers, 116 West Fifth street, Little Rock, Ark, or 220 Main street Joplin, Mo. 120-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30
COLD WEATHER ACHES AND
 PAINS

Many aches and pains, sore muscles stiff joints and much rheumatism at tributed to cold weather have their first cause in failure of the kidneys to properly eliminate waste matter flo mthe system. Foley Kidney Pills tonc up weak and diseased kidneys, giving prompt relief from aches and pains. Mann Pharmacy,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

tion, including the names of the cen tral committeeman elected, the saIne to accompany fhe credentials of the delegates to the state conventions; said tabulated list shall als1 includs the names of the delegates elected to the county convention. The original shall be transmitted within five days to the secretary of the state Dem ocratic central committee and signed central committee.
 May Witness Count.
 Eigh,h-Any candidate seeking | nomination in the Democratic prim- ary electicn to be held as herein pre- vidad for any office, congressional, state office, judicial, senatorial or otherwise, shall have the right and it is hereby gvSn to him or his repre- s n, ative to be present in person or by representative and witness the count of the ball2 It's in each precinct in tho county and in each ward of the city. ''
 Ninth-That for the plurpose of de- fraying the exp nses of holding the said primary elecicn herein prc vided flor, the following. assess,f. f.ents are hereby. to be paid to the .treasurer of Jefferson county not later than, Mcn- day, February 2S, 1916.a < s.r5 For .congressI an, $S; ffr prosecut- , ing. attorney, $S; for state officers, $1; for state senasor, $31; fer rail- road commissioner. $1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30
.FpWiSh-TurkiSh Union.

Berlin, Jan. 29.-Three hundred prominent Jews from all parts of Germany, bankers, manufacturers, college professors, lawyers, editors, artists. writers and clergymen have fsom?d here an-Hebrew-Turk ish union tc bring about close rela- tions between the Jaws of Germany and those of Turkey and to cooper a,e with the Osman-Hebrew union recently organized at Canstantinople by the Turkish DeputyEmanuel Carasso and Dr. Alfred Nossi g of Berlin. '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

FARM FOR SALE-FOkTY ACRE fardn all under a good wife fence, 70 acres in cultivation; good .barn and dwelling; situated near dolar- way road, six miles from Pine Bluff. This would make fine dairy or truck farm. If you want bargain sec or phone Hollis Real Estate O., phones Nos. ? and 112
 if
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flows Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Eatarrh that cannot be cured Dy Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o. lHeney for the last IS years. and believe hin. perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and flnancially able to carry out any Obligations made by his firm.
 Toledo 70,
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu- sent free. Price f5 cents per hdttla. acld. by all Druggists VI T
 TAkO Halls Family Pnls for constipatioi.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

FOR RENT-THREE ROOMS AND path. Living rom and dining room
 combined, bedroom and Kitchen. All large rooms. Furnished in
 quartcred sawed oak, and strictly modern. Esd and table linen, silver and china furnished. Phone 2053. or call at 1405 Main street. if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

TOR sALE-ON ACCOUNT OF HAV- ing more pull ts than l can mate for breeding, will sell 15 or 20 at $l each. From my best s. c. Buff Ofplngton stock and are laying. Gee. M, Wells, phones 42S or 121.
 1-22-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

COTTAGES FOR RENT-ONE FIVE rooms. reception hall and bath, modern, 70S Walnu', $2O; one four rooms and bath, modern, 413 w. 9th $17; cne four. rooms, gas water and
 lights. 419 w. Sth, $12.5O. All in
 excellent condition. Mrs. Geo. B. MoGve, 515 w. 2nd avenue, phone b6l. 1-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

FOR SALt1-MODERN HOME, SEV- en rooms, hall and bath, on paved street, near Lakeside church; lot 7o&l4O feet; beautiful shade; on
 easy terms. If you want an ideal home, see or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, phones No. ? and liz, If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

FOR LE-RESIDENCE PROPER ty at 1899 Cherry St. Hardwood floors, plastered, attic, three bed- rooms, sleeping porch, bath. lava tory; lot 77x120; paved street; sat isfactory terms. Also horse for sale. Mrs. Charles E. Bair. Phone 1919.
 1-25-6t
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FARELLY LAKE LEvEE DISTRICT
 OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that the tax hooks for Farelly Lake. Leveef Dis 'trict of Jefferson county are s7 now open for collection of taxes for 1855. Under the law the collector has no authoritNito remit any penalty. !. R. II. WILLIAMS, 1-11-1m. Collector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

FOR RENT-FURNIsHED OR UN- furnished rooms, newly papered
 and painted; close in; city water, gas. We also have 35 acre farm for rent or sale cheap. Phone 1864 or see MT. G. J. Meyer, 6O9 w.
 Barraqu street. 1-11-tf
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,WANTED7- POSITION, ELTHERtsssfN N CT out of city, by first class chaffcur, 25 years of age, married, and ef steady habits. Phone 2O12 or address B. G., care Graphic.
 .--s5= 1-23-3t
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January February, 7.O4l.
NeW Orleans Gnnt Cnff1

NeW Orleans Spot Cotton.
 New Orleans, Jan. 29.-Spot cotton qulet' l3 points off, sales, on the spot 490 bales. to arrive 200 bales: good ordlnary, 1o,o5c; strict good ordinary lo6lc; low middling. 11.25c: strict IcW mlddllng, 11.50c; lriddling. ii.l9c; strict middling, ,2c good mid 12 56c. ''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-30

SALl4sMAN-NACANCY FEBRUARY L. Experienced in any line, to sell general trade in Arkansas. In exc He'd specially proposition. G4m
 miss ton contract. $&500 weekly f. expenses. Continental Jcwclry Co, la9-a Continental Building, CleVe- land, Ohio. dit