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last Saturday Lee Conine and J. b.
Martin Of Eureka were elected.
The Forest school pupils are pre-.
pairing for a declamatory contest to
be held March 81.
Mr.. Morgan, the McCannon agent,
was in these parts last week.
The Literary Society will give it's
semi-monthly program st. Patrick 8
Day. after which there will be a So
cial time and lunch will be served.
Twin baby girls were born Sunday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Drake of this
city.
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This statement shows that $527,-
697 more was raised for general fund
purposes during the past three years
than during the three years prior to
your departure from Office. Con-
slider, however, that the State Treas
urer's statement for January 18th,
1915. shows a balance of $1.235,-
072.93 in the general fund. In this
computation I am not taking into
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Credit Is
Valuable
Asset

Be known at the bank.
That is the way to command
credit.
When you have cfedit-uss f.
Your honesty. your reliability
and your capability. together with
SUFFICIENT property. are what -
cure credit for you.
II you have all these and are
known to the officers Of the bank.
they will help you in your Imam
cial business.
Be known at the
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+. r. PRATMER.

Funeral services were held q Csn~
tralia Tuesday afternoon FOR 4. =.
Prather. IS years old. : resident -
Thurston and Lewis counties Tor II
years, who died q the family honne
in that city last Sunday. M. PratheR
was born In Ohio January :. 1884
and came to Warrington when ~
years old. settling at Claquato. -
miles from Tumwater. the neayoek
trading point. Later he purchased =
ranch 1t Grand Mound and resaGe9
there for - years. Three years -
he retired from active life and movoG
to Centralia. The widow. Mrs. Ennr
ME Prather. three sons and for
daughters, survive. The children aS4
Goldie Prather q Portland. Rola14
Prather Of South Bend. Mr.. Nstt1o
Hackshaw Of Grand Mound ano
Henry Prather. Mrs. Bell Fisher, MIA
Laura O'Toole and Mrs. Tloreneo
Goldsby. All Of Centralia.
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DEATH S IF
PAST WEEK
MRS. MARY NELSON.

Funeral services we're held at Nc
Clintic's chapel Wednesday for Mr..
Mary Nelson, SO years old, resident
Of Thurston county for the last Is
years, who died at the family homo
near Lacey last Monday. Rev. Henry
Collins ofilciated at the services,
which were largely attended, ana
burial was made in the Masonic cem-
etery. Mrs. Nelson was native o.
Ohio. She is survived by daughter
Mrs. Bert clearinghouse Of Lacey; TIVE
brothers, John Foster Of Olympia and
Charles. who lives in Ohio; grand
daughter, Mrs. Ora Mcintosh Of
Olympia; two grandsons, Bert Bolt
inghouse Of this county and Joseph
Peachey Of Lewis county, and q great
grandson, Fred Sullivan OF this city.
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GEORGE w. JEFFERS.

George w. LETTERS, 81 years old. :
native Of Adams county. Ohio, dieA
at midnight Sunday at the home a.
q son. B. +. LETTERS, with whom ~
had been living since last October
The funeral took place ct .McClln-
tics chapel the latter part Of thin
week. Mr.. Jeffcrs ID survived "
eight children, among whom are r
+. and J. B. Jeffers Of this city, anl
% grandchildren and - graaot
grandchildren.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
TAYLOR and GOODWIN
REMAIN OF THE JOB
congressman Decline to Leave Post OF
Duty. Though Opposed for
Reelection.

Washington. March 14.--Consress-
men Sam M. Taylor of Pine Bluff and
w. s. Goodwin of Warren will not
leave their posts here to return nome
to campaign for reelection. though
both have opposition. This came out
during the discussion of the departure
of congressman VIM. A. Oldfield and
Otis T. Wingo, who departed for Ar
kansas to look after their political
fences.
Owing to his position on the foreign
affairs committee and the delicate in
ternational. situation which is subject
to change almost hourly, Mr.. Good
win feels he can best serve his coun-
try. state and party by remaining III
washington at this time.
The probabilities of the rivers and
harbors appropriation bill coming up
for action at any time. caused Con-
gresham Taylor to give up any in
tention he may have had of return
ing home to fight for reelection. Be-
sides the desire to be at hand to serve
his country and party, Mr.. Taylor
wants to be present when the rivers
and harbors bill is up that he may
obtain recognition for Arkansas nv
err projects and proper protector
from flood for his section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
JEFFERSON FOLK
GET VISION OF
WAR MOVEMENTS
Four Trains Carrying
Troops to Mexico Pass
Thru on Cotton Belt.

People Of Stuttgart, Wabbaseka,
Clarendon, Altheimer and other towns
along the Cotton Belt in that section
as we'll as along the lines of the Cot
ton Belt leading into Argenta, had vi
sions of real, actual war yesterday
morning, when four big troop trains,
laden with United States soldiers and
their equipment, passed through that
section, en- route to the Mexican bOr-
der.
There was nothing that could have
caused greater establishment and sur
prise to the peaceful folk of these
urban communities, than was caused
by the arrival and departure-almost
coincident-of the troop trains. No
body had heard anything about any
soldiers going anywhere over the Cot
ton Belt, and some of the startled
natives had momentary but nerve
SCATTERING visions of sudden raid
by the Villaistas. Inquiry of the de-
pot agents at the several places, how
ever, set all fears at rest.
The Eleventh regiment of United
States cavalry, which has been sta
toned at Fort Oglethorpe, Ca, receiv-
ed orders several days ago to move
at once to the Mexican border. The
cavalrymen herded their horses into
the cars, rolled their blankets up,
packed the belongings called for by
army regulations, jauntily threw their
short-barrelled guns into the proper
juxtaposition, and clambered aboard
the cars. The whistle blew, the loco
motive bell rang, and the trains start
ed off for the front. There were sew
en- trains in all.
The itinerary was for the seven
troop trains to be turned over tu the
Iron Mountain at Memphis. Then the
Iron Mountain was to take them to
Texarkana, where they were to be
transferred to the Texas & Pacific
The itinerary was broken up. hoWev-
err, after the third troop train had
gone through. The Iron Mountain
bridge over the White river near ALI
gusta caught fire and was destroyed
That gave the Cotton Belt road
chance at a part of the business
which in turn gave quite number OF
Arkansas people something of
shock. The Cotton Belt took charge
of the four trains at Fair Oaks, haul
cd them south to Altheimer and then
moved them back north again into
Argenta, where the Iron Mountain
once more picked them up, and took
them into Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
congress TAKES
STEPS, 70 MAKE
Army efficient
Only One House Member
Opposes Resolution to Ia
crease Size.
RECRUIT FORCE
TO 1Ia,000 MEM
Gary of Wisconsin Introduces Rrs"it-
fiNu authorizing Government 20
Commander All Arms and
Munitions in Country.

Washington, March 14.-]n prepGfa-
ton for a lengthy CAMPAIGN ii NeNi-
co, the administration today took
steps to place the United s. les army
on full war footing.
A resolution urged by President
Wilson and Secretary Of Wa" Bakor
adding 1891 men to the amy. vas
nut through the house with 5nt one
dissenting vote.
The now troops will be used to re-
place those taken from the bofaf'
forces, to go after villa. and TO ill
ont mobile troops at the ln,efio.
points to war strength. ANTICIPATING
favorable action by the senate whca
the resolution comes up tomorrow
the war department tonight sent tele-
graphic instructions to recruiting OIL
fcers to proceed vigorously with en-
liStmentS.
The house resolution, which was in
Produced by Chairman Hay OF the
military committee after conference
with Secretary Baker, provides for the
recruiting of approximately 16,ooo IN
faptry, 1900 cavalry and HOO held
artillery. This will increase the army
strength to 11S,0C0 men, exclusive OF
the quartermaster and hos pital corps
Two other resolutions bearing on
the Mexican situation were introduc-
ed i'm congress. Cne of these, by
Representative Britten of Illinois
would authorize the recall of troops
now in the Philippines, for service IN
Mexico. The other, by Representative
Cary of Wisconsin, would author1ze
the communicating OF all arms anc
munitions of war in this country.
Unofficial advices reached the de-
partment that the Carranza govern
ment is preparing to ask the unltee
States to delay the Funston eXpedl
tim for two weeks, to give Carranzs
chance to capture Villa. This re
Quest had not been officially commun
icated to the department, but it was
definitely indicated that it would d.
rejected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
Vain Foothold at wo
Points, After Being Beat
en- Back Several Times.
AWFUL SLAUGHTER
WROUGHT BY FRENCH
missions Of 100000 Fresh German
Troops Hurled Against French in
What Is Believed to BE Final
Drive Oh Terdnn.

Paris. March luxurious fighting
has been renewed on both banks OF
tho Mouse, around Verdun. The Ger
mans. bv heavy assaults following the
Unprecedented bombardment OF the
last 70 hours, broke through the
French line at two points on the front
between Pethincourt and Dead Mans
hill.
tho dav two on each bank OF the
Meuse. H.
The furious barriers Of fire OF the
French, and the storm OF macnne gun
bullets and shrapnel, moved down the
grey columns of Germans as they sweep
time and again to the attack: Inc
Germans, leaving hundreds OF dead
nm the field, were forced to fall pack
This attack failing, the artillery
FRO west Of the Meuse redoubled IN
fnrv and in the afternoon terrl1c
assault was begun on the French
front between Bethincourt and Cuml-
eres.
Germans Call OH New Troops.
divisions of the 100000 new re-
serves gathered by the Germans
we're thrown into the battle. Desplle
the terrific fire into their RANKS llle
advancing legions succeeded IN reacll7
ing the French positions. and hano
IN hand hattie of ferocity ensued. oh
The greater part of the. front, the Ger
mans were forced to fall back, the
attack broken by the French fire ano
havonets. At two points, however
thew succeeded in penetrating the de-
lenses and in holding their gfouho'
despite counter attacks immedlateiy'
The four attacks of the day are De-
loved in military circles here to her-
aid the final drive on the fortress.
The Germans must succeed no" m, W =
they never will, critics assert. ne
French express utmost cohiloelioe
\ that the kaiser will see his regions
advance only to be hurled back from
tho imnregnable French positions.
Friction in Greece.
Tbore is increasing friction De-
tween Greece and the entente pow
ers, according to advices from G .'ea,
man sources. These declare 'na'
Premier Skouloudis has notlted 'ne
entente ambassadors that the GreeS
government is indisposed to TRANSFER
to the entente the administration OF
railroads in Greece and Macedonia
to withdraw troops from Maceoon' an
region and to meet other requests ny
the entente. Greek and French SOL
/ diers are reported to have clashed on
the island of Mytilene.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
TURKS falling
BACK BEFORE
RUSSIAN ARMS
Slavs Marching Toward
Trebizond, and Turks May
Quit Bagdad.

Rome, March 1.-THE Russian
army has almost crossed the frontier
in the direction of Bagdad, according
to information from a reliable source.
Another Russian army is rapidly
nearing Mosual, on the Tigris.
The army which occupied Erzerum
has been divided into three columns.
Cne is marching toward Trebizond,
another toward Erzeringen, on the
Euphrates, 100 miles southwest of
Karput. Another force, which landed
at Ina, on the Black sea, has arrived
before Trebizond. The development
which is to take place, probably has
already begun. Both armies have
been considerably strengthened and
supplied with abundance of suns,
large forces of Cossacks and many
aeroplanes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
FRENCH STATEMENT.

Paris March 1.-THE midnight Off
clal statement says:
North of the Aisne the Germans
tried three times to penetrate our
trenches on the northwestern edge Of
the Boise des Buttes. None OF the
attempts succeeded.
In the Argonne our artillery on
the sector of the Ford du Paris car
ned out an effective fire, exploding
a depot of munitions and Smelling the
railroad tracks, roads and German es-
!apllshments in tile region of Mont
1aucon and Abexcourt.
West of the Meuse the bomoard-
ment with heavy shell of our positions
from Bethincourt to Cuminieres has
redoubled in violence. During the
afternoon. the Germans launched in
1antry attacks on this sector. They
We're repulsed with serious losses.
ihey succeeded in gaining a foothold
IN our trenches at only two points
between La Mort Homme and Bethin-
court.
East of the Meuse and IN the
woevre the artillery has been active
on both sides during the day, but
there were no infantry actions.
North of San Mihiel our batteries
DofRarded important German bar
racks in the Heudicourt wood, caus-
ing great fire in the railway sta
uon' settling fire also to the store
houses at La Marbag-en-W oevre.
In Lorraine. we shelled Gel man
coiumn northeast of Delmc.
In the Vosges.o there has been
great artillery activity Tn both sides
IN the Chapelotte sector and in the
valley of Thur. A surprise attack on
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
Turks TO OMIT Bagdad?

Athens, March 14-According to
Constantinople advices, the Turkish
government in an effort to hold up
the Russian advance, has ordered all
available Turkish forces sent to the
Russian frontier. The greater por-
ton of the Turkish forces on the
coast from Thrace, Smyrna, the coast
of the sea of Marmora, and from Asia
minor are being sent to Armenia.
A statement received here says that
ON account of fears that the Turkish
army at Bjtlis, on Lake Van, is being
cut off from Asia Minor and Meso-
potamia, the Turkish government is
contemplating the withdrawal of the
Ba gdad army and sending it to Asia
Minor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
SENATOR SHIVELEY
Of INDIANA DEAD
Was 80 Years of Age, and Had Been
I'll Since Taking Seat After
Reelection.

Washington, March lab. J. Shive-
lev. the Junior senator from Indiana,
died at Providence hospital here late
this afternoon, after an illness of sew
cral months.
Mr.. Shiveley had not attended any
of the sessions since he was sworn IN,
following his reelection. He was 81
years old and had long occupied a
prominent place in Indiana politics.
The opinion among Indiana Demo
Gratis was general tonight that Tom
Taggart can come to the senate as
THE successor Ito Senator Shiveley
If he wants the place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
TAFT PROTESTS
CONFIRMATION
Of BRANDElS
Nine Former Presidents of
Bar Association Declare
Him Unfit.

Washington, March 14-In tn, sen
ate. the Brandeis investigat 'ng com
mi tee received petition signed b.
x-Presdent Taft, Elihu Root, Simeon
Baldwin, and six other former p:esi-
dents of the American Bar associa.
ton, protesting against the confirna-
ton of Louis D. Brandeis 10 be in
associate justice of the supreme
court
They declare him unite on account
of his character and renu ation.
The committee will hold hear ings
again tomorrow
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
MEDICOS FIRE RAISELDEN.

Chicago, March 14.-Dr. Harry j.
Haiselden was dropped by the Chica-
go Medical society, at it's meeting to-
night.
The charges against the doctor
grew out of the "baby Boillnger
case. The surgeon, in charge OF the
German-American hospital, refused to
operate on the baby to try to save its
life. on the ground that the infant
was a defective and that it would De
better for the human race to let II
die,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
SNELTER PLANTS RAISE WAGES.

Bartlesville, Okla. March 14.-Elev-
en- hundred employees of three of the
local smelter plants will receive an
increase in wages of 25 cents day,
according to announcements posted at
the plants yesterday. 1t will be the
third similar raise since January L.
and is said to be the result OF a rush
of orders, some of which are for the
warning countries of Europe. The
employees are being paid from $3.50 &c
81 day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
MARSHALL IS G..

Washington, March 14.-Vice Presl-
dent Marshall was 81 years of age to-
day. He was the recipient of numer-
GUS congratulations of officials and
diplomats alike on his robust health
and youthful appearance. President
Wilson was one of the first to ex-
tend concentrations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
villa Burning Bridges.

Ell Paso, March 14.-BishOp B. II.
Hurst, representing the Norman
church in Chihuahua, ton ght received
word from Casas Grandes that VIVA
has threatened to kill every Amer
lean in the Casas Grandes country.
A dcserter from the Villa army
brought the story to the garrison
commander.
The 500 Mormons in the district had
been concentrated at Colonia Dublan
acco1 ding to Bishop Hurst, and plans
have been made for defense. villa
has burned all the bridges on the
Mex can Northwestern railroad be-
tween Sabinal and Corralitos, cut
ting off both Carranzista or American
troops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
AGAINST PRIMARY.

Jackson, Miss, March 14'-The
Mississippi Democratic executive COM
mittee, at a melting today, decided 10
hold a state convention. A primary
had been proposed. but the commit
tee elected in favor Of the convention
plan. The convention will be held on
Nav IS. i is indicated that Woodrow
Wilson will be unopposed
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
RRoI]GH TO SPEAK
HERE ON MARCH q
Arrangements for Big Meeting BEING
Made by the Pine Bluff
BrOugh Club.

DR.. C. Fl. Brough, candidate TO-
governor. will be in Pine Bluff on
Wednesday, March %, and will make
an address to the voters of this city
and section the evening of that day.
Arrangements for THE affair are
being perfected by the Pine Bluff
Brough club, and it is being planned
TO make it the biggest political meet
ing held in pine Bluff IN a number
of years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
ses FOR ONE PAPER.

Chicago, March 14.-George ~
Mead Ell Paso, Tex, has sent $65 IN
Villa currency to a local daily paper
with the request that the paper be
mailed to him for the period OF time
properly commensurate
with that amount. According to the
paper, one copy will be malleo 10 MI
Mead.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
KINGSLAND LADIES ELECT.

Kingsland, March lathe Ladies
Aid society of the Methodist church
here has elected the following OIL
GERS: Mrs. N. G.. Smith, president
Mrs. w. W. Lea. vice president. and
Mrs. ]. A. Mccoy, secretary and
treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
| MILLIONS IN U. S.
SECURITIES seized
British Appropriate Bonds and Stocks
En- Route From Germany to
United States.

London, March 13.-It was an
nounced officially by the foreign Of
fee that American securities valued
at about 100000 pounds sterling
have been seized, en- route from Ger
many to America.
The government is continuing the
search of the mails and neutral ships
for contraband, but is not interfering
with correspondence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
CABARETS TO CONTINUE.

Chicago, March 14.-Cabarets may
continue to enliven night life in Chi
cago, according to vote of the Judi
ciary committee of the city council
Yesterday. The committee voted elght
to four to retain this form OF enter
tainment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
Loses arm and LEG
IN DYNAMITE BLAST
Hartford Miner Fatally Injured b!
Explosion Of Caps He Carried
in Pocket.

Hartford, March 14.-Burt Wilburn,
miner, received fatal injuries when
box of dynamite caps exploded IN
his pocket today. His right arm and
leg we're almost torn from the body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
Incendiary jailed.

Eel Paso, Tex, March 14.-Bernand2
Cam chipi. editor of the Ell Paso Car
ranzista newspaper, was arrested by
the American authorities tonight. it
is charged he published an editorial
calling upon the Mexican people to
resist the invasion of Mexican terri
tory by the United States forces
even with the consent of General Cse-
rama.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
CASAS GRANDES
CUT OFF FROM
COMMUNICATION
Railroad Bridge, Ten Miles
from Juarez, Burned by
Villa Spies.
MORMONS PROPOSE;
TO DIE FIGHTING
Two Colonies Consolidate and Make
Plans for Defense, According to
Bisbep Hurst-El Pas0 Editor
Thrown Into Jail.

Eel paso, March 14.-Communica-
or, over the Mexican northwestern
railroad from .Juarez southwest to
Cfsas Grandes, Coralitos and Guzmaa
was cut tonight when the railroad
bridge at a double crossing OF the
Northwestern and Mexican Nallonai.
ten miles south of Juarez, was
burned.
THE Mexican Northwestern runs
east from .Juarez, swings in semi
circle. and moves west to cut across
the National over 200 foot wooden
bridge, ten miles south, a.
Troops from The Juarez garrison
hurried south in an effort to save save. me :
bridge. when smoke from the burnt
ing structure was seen in Juarez
They were too late.
General Gavira insists that Villa
spies fired the bridge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
ruprE Held FOR KILLING.

Midland. March 14.-Riley Bolano'
Lee Boland and Grover Phillips were
arrested today in connection with the
killing of Jim Boland, who was shot
to death sunday by John Shelton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15
CARRANzISTAS ASK u. :. DELAY INVASION
FNSTON HEARS
TRAIN BLOWN Up.

San tnt0nio, Ten %arch H.
General Funston hears IL troop
train was blown mp near ilaehita,
y. VI.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15

Ell PasO. Texas, March 14.-Ameri.
can troops will cross the border from
Columbus, n. NJ, at $3.50 O'Clock to-
morrow morning. according to an APP
parentIy authentic report received
here.
Although no official confirmation is
at hand, the report IS credited here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-03-15

tcoatipued on paxe s,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-06-09
INCREASING ACREAGE
OF CERTIFIED POTATOES

Another potato season in Wiscon-
sin brings even unusual interest in
state potato work. One important
evidence (now evident as the plant
ing season is on) is the increased
acreage of certified seed planting.
All potato growers interested
should write to the Horticultural
Department., Wisconsin Experiment
Station for information and applica-
ton blanks. Applications for field
inspection cannot be received later
than July l.
The Wisconsin Experiment Station
is now preparing charts, drawings,
score cards, etc. bearing on the state
potato exhibits. All of this material
will be submitted to potato inter
ests throughout the country for
criticism before it is given out in
Wisconsin counties in preparation
for the coming state convention at
Eau Claire.
Write for information to the Sec
rotary of the wisconsin Potato
Growers Association, Madison, Wis
cOnsin.