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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
SWITCnMEN GET EIGHT HOUR DAY
 BY ARBITRATION
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pressed dissatisfaction with the switcmen's award, but declared their own controversy with the railroads over the eight-hour day now will be settled speedily.
 "The arbitrators did not give the Switchman what they wanted most, and that was an eight-hour day with time and half penalty for overtime" /" said MT. Lee. An eight-hour day without any means of enforcing it is not an eight-hour day at all. Now that the Switcmen's award is made, we will continue our negotiations with the railroads.
 Both sides have been waiting to see what the arbitration award would develop. We are to meet Thursday with the managers committee in New York. am confident we will reach ;s decision before January l."
 sThe increase of five cents an hour will be offset by the loss of pay by cutting the working hours from ten to eight. said MT, Stone. "At forty cents, the switchman is now earning $4 in ten-hour day. At forty-tive cents for an cight-hour day he will be earning only $3.6O. However, the crisis in our controversy has arrived, and settlement may be expected at any time." sj.M
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
LEADING CROPS ARE
 WORTH $73,544,000
Bureau of Crop Estimates Shows Cot. ton Crop of 1916 in Arkansas
 Worth $74.SUy,tOO.

Eleven leading crops of Arkansas (cotton, corn, wheat. oats, rye, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, hay, tobacco and apples) were worth just $73,544,- GOO more to the state December 1, 1916, than they were on the same date 1915, according to the official esti- mates from the bureau of crop esti- mates, Washington, and distributed by the weather bureau.
 The eleven crops were planted this year in 6,426,00O acres. Last year they were planted in 5,974,OO0 acres. The total increased acreage planted this year was 172,000 acres.
 Corn showed a falling off in acre age planted of 15O,0O0 acres; wheat showed gain of 35,000 acres; oats lost 25,000 acres; rye remained sta- tionary; potatoes lost 5000 acres; sweet potatoes lost 5000 acres; hay gained 25,000 acres; tobacco remain cd stationary, and cotton gained 465,- 900 acres.
 On December 1, 1915. cotton was valued on all average at 11.6 cents a pound. On the same date this year it was valued at 19.6 cents a pound, or a gain of $40 bale. The gain, i'm the total value of cotton this year over last year was $74,S02,00O which gain itself was very nearly twice the total value of last years cotton crop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
CuLPRiT BEGS OFF,
 MAKES EXCUSE GOOD
Chicago Attorney Shows Gratitude to Judge by Naming Son kenesaw
 Mountain Landis Rubenstein.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Abraham Ruben stein, an attorney, recently has been involved in several little difficulties in the United States district court in which Judge Kenesaw Mountain Ian. dis is sitting. but today he did his best to atone. As the result of his difficulties at different times Judge Landies suspended Rubenstein from federal practice. held him to the grand jury on charges of perjury and con spiracy and ordered him to jail Then when Rubenstein erred again the judge cited him for contempt of dpurt. But Rubenstein pleaded, urging that he was expecting an heir in his fami. ly.
 "Rubenstein," said the judge, I've let people off on all kinds of reasons and they have taken advantage of my sympathies. Now you make good on this excuse"
 Rubenstein, breathless rushed into the federal building yesterday, at. tempting to brush by several bailiffs
 There isn't any reason for all this commotion," said one.
 "Yes; there is; yes there is.' shout cd the lawyer. eve named him Ken esaw Mountain Landis Rubenstein."
 Say that name again. ordered the judge.
 "Kenesaw Mountain Landis Ruben stein."
 "Oh, but that's faith" exclaimed Judge kenesaw Mountain Landis. My hat and coat quick. Courts adjourn cd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24

importance.
 A bitter fight on the Republican side of the house would make certain the election of Speaker Clark, to succeed himself At least 30 Republicans, it has been generally reported, arc strongly in favor of more progress i've policy on the Republican side, and while no such number as this are op- enly opposed to Leader Mann for speaker, they want a declaration of progressive principles from whenever they support.
 Thus far, Representative Lenroot has made no formal announcement of his candidacy for the speakership, al though he had been urged to do so by some Progressive Republicans.
 At the present time, neither the Democrats nor the Republicans appear certain of a majority in tho house. Leaders of both sides claim a majority. but at least three seats are in dispute, and there will be two Pro- gressives, one Socialist one Independ- ent and one Prohibition, making the extremely uncertain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
CHRISTMAS CHEER
 A-PLENTY IN N. Y.


 New York. Dec 23.--There was no lack of Christmas dheer for workers in the financial district on the eve of Christmas. for yesterday and today bonuses were distributed on an un- precedented scale.
 The celebration began with re- ception on the floor of the stock ex rhange, where employees and their families were present. Christmas presents" also were provided bp the brokers for the poor families in the backyard of Wall street. one of the most densely populated districts in the city.
 Police station tomorrow will dis tribute gifts to thousands of people the funds having been collected by the police of the various precincts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
M,CARROLL ON PEN BOARD.
Former Commissary Clerk at Tucker
 Farm Succeeds Q. (. Burnsides.

Little Rock, Dec. 23--O. c. Burn sides today resigned as member ot the board of control of the states eleemosnynary and penal institutions, and his place was imediately filled by the appointment of z. M. McCar- roll who has been commissary clerk at the Tucker farm for white con- .victs.
 MT. McCarrolls Appointment was expected, and created no surprise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
PRESIDENT ENDORSES
 CHURCH ADVERTISING
COmmends Campaign Conducted by : Massillon, Ill.,, Chamber of Com.
 merce in Behalf Church. Going.

Massillon, H., Dec. 23.-President Wilson in an autographed letter en- dorsing a newspaper church advertis ing campaign condudted by the Mas. sillon Chamber of Commerce, said:
 "I need not tell you that your ef- fort to quicken the church-goi habit among our people meets with my warmest sympathy, It has always seemed to me that the habit of church going somehow lay at the foundation of steadfast character and maintenance of the standards of life.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures diabetes. weak. and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1O0. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
REPUBLICAN WINS CONTEST.

Jackson. Mich. Dec. 23.-Mark R: Bacon. Republican,, was declareh elected to congress oyer Representa- tive Samuel w. Beakes. Demofrat, when the state supreme court yes terday refused to writ mandamus for a recount of tue vote. Beakes may take the contest to congress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
OIL MEN GET PRESENTS.

Tulsa, Okla, Dec. 23.--SiX large oil CDmpanieS have announced that all employees receiving less than s2,500 a year will be given Christmas bonus of 10 per cent of their years salary. The companies are: The Sinclair Cudahy Pipe Line company. the Sin clair Oil and Gas company. the Carter Oil company, the Gypsv Oil company the Gosden Oil and Gas company, and the Gulf Pipe Line domDany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
General Funston Says Re ports Do Not Indicate If
 Attack Was Successful.
GARCIA DENIES
 TOWN IN DANGER
Dispatches Received at Laredo Say Bandits Dynamite Train and SiaugL. ter Carranzistas--Son of Beer
 Leader Finally Reaches Safety.

San Antonio, Texas, Dec 23.-- Gen. Frederick Funston stated to- night that official advices confirmed reports that Villa had attacked Tor reon, but did not indicate whether the attacks had been successful or the bandits had been repulsed.
 Dispatches during the day reported Villa at Bermejillo, 9 miles north of Torrcan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
Carranda Troops Evacuatc

Ell Pasa, Texas, Dec-The Carranza garrison at Torreon either evacuated the city upon the approach of Villa troops or were driven out by them according to report received from apparently reliable Mexican circles, government agents stated here to- night. This report is believed to have come from the garrison after it had moved south, as Torreon is known to be completely isolated because ol the severing of telegraphic communl- cation.
 Another ltncorfirmed report said a large number of Villa troops, under Nicolsi Fernandez, had left for the north to join Jose Ynez Salazar in new assault on Chihuahue City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
EXPORTS ARE GREAT.

New York. De. 23.-Dcmestic ex- ports from the district Of New York for November amounted to $322,285,- S57, according to customhouse figures announced by the chamber of com merce today. In November. 1915 they were S174,513,592.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
JOHN D, AS SANTA CLAUS.

New York, Dec. 23.--John D. Rock efeller's employees on his Tarrytown estate each received as Christmas gift $1O gold piece with the words "The seasons greetings from John D.. Rockefeller
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24

During the absence of the Rev. D.. s. McClenaghan from his parish in Chatsworth. x. J., his place has been taken rv Eugene Tice, an eight-year old boy, who is regarded by the local people to be a. prodigy both as a scholar and preacher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
FLYING YACHT WRECKED.

New York, Dec. 23.-The America, the large $20,000 flying yacht of the America Trans Oceanic company, was wrecked at it's hangar at Port Wash ington. L. l., in the 7O-mile gale that swept this section last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
Garcia Denies Reports.

Washington, Dec. 23.--General Garcia at Fl Paso reported to the Mexican embassy tonight that he has been in communication with Carranza officials at Chihuahua City and Tor. reon, and was informed that neither of those cities had been captured, or was in danger of capture, by the Villa forces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
Villa Dynamites Train.

Laredo, Texas, Dec. 23--Villa forces dynamited a train near Saltillo on Dec. 21, and massac cred a number ot .Carranza soldiers who were aboard, according to advices received today. The number of killed was not stated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
Synman Crosses Border.

Presidio, Texas Ded 23.-Guillermo Synman, son of the late Gen. w. D. Synman of Boer war fame, arrived here today from Mexico. where his long period of hiding from the Villa bandits had caused friends to an- nounce their belief that he had been killed. Synman owns ranch near MeUui,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24

Combination under liked by girls The slip Mo- good garment and For the would be silk gown gathered hounce.
 The girl sp o5and simple beh chdren with pretty material 1t simple little and thoroughly and that feature advantage for the growing girls
 athrobe of the mono Mo- for and the the sizes from They will be mailed Department of this for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
GARDNER WILL FAVOR LENR0OT
 FOR SPEAKER

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24

XY/MTEK bFnas 3srae, for cren.s of various Ih that are The f@tn robe N2 2lF3 may Dc ade Of l lj flannel ia ' ct i>l ss lt before T. firing, well for a bath role
 The rre little kl. shown he dsr: ,ovc lsof
  in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24
Daily Fashion I alk3
 BY MAY 1EANTON

PEsACTICAL GAaMENTs EoN- -W.NTER NEEDs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-24

The Patterns for t2cs@ Designs oses Allowing All Seams, Give t,o True Ha5li1E liG.a a3lc, Show
 Daarosa2 for Cutting and Mating
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
SCHEDULE, SUNDAY ONLY.
Effective November II, 1919

Trip Nj. Is, cars leave Vaudeville
at 800 p. NJ, or on arrival Of boat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
Question Of Physical Labor.

Question Of Physical Labec.
10 you think Bacon wrote tie
Shakespeare playsr'
what difference does Il make -.
wrote themr
a great deal. II Tvs rot Ia N
through my liberty and naste ~ ..
cons name wherever Shakaeneare,s
appears, want to know about Il eeyav
so that l can begin"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
BOX s7s. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
The Black Mans Burden.

The late Booker T. Washington u9o9
to tell this story: He said in. ons q
the black counties Of southern Raa1E
sippi q meeting was held In ~ ~
hall at the county seat for the D1spooo
Of organizing 4 movement % Goeou
age the emigration from the Nert1 9
desirable skilled labor. A. one ~ ~
promoters Of the plan was lsavinS ~
building after the g1thexing - -
journed, Uas halted by ~ aoel
darby Of - acquaintance.
"Kunnel," inquired the ~ mnns
"whut you-au been doin' In tAar =,
night7"
-We're trying to work up ~ -
to bring more white people down ~
explained the gentleman. what -
you think Of the idea. Uncle ZacAr
"W'l, bosA1 said Zach. .dsys ~
ready mo- white folks In dis country
now dan us niggers kin suppoft.
Sunday Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18

church building.
Bogalusa, fourth Sunday Of each
month. German ct 1000 Z. M. and
English ct 1900 p. M. In the T. n.
G. A. building.
Everybody Is cordially invited to
attend our services,
REV. O. w. LUDCKE.
Pastor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18

Sunday School at 10 O'Clock,
preaching at II O'Clock Z. M. Ep-
worth League at Z p. N. Those in
charge Of thees services have made
arrangements tor some good singing.
You are invited to Worship with us
In these services a. we'll ~ in the
future,
J. M. BOYKIN, Pastor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18

Use The Farmers Want Ads" for
1Uu1tU.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
SUFFERER FROM INDIGESTION
RELIEVED.

Before taking Chamberlain Tab
let's my husband suffered for several
years iron. indigestion, causing him
to have pains in the stomach and dis
tress after eating. Chamberlain s
Tablets relieved him Of these spells
right sway" writes Mrs. Thos. Casey.
Geneva. N. Y. Obtainable every
where.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
Encouragement.

0lscouraoement.
TIN goin' to run fur Office" *
claimed Farmer Corntossel. "Or II !
can't git nominated fur sheriff or
somethin', I'll take the stump fur some
one who KIM"
"What's the troubls1' inquired the
neighbor.
II can't get my family nor the hired
help to pay attention to anything
say. want to get out and try my
tuck with a strange crowd"
Frank Opinion.
"Have you formed an opinion In this
caseT'
Yes. sir"
ITO what enect?"
THAT the lady defendant isn't very
good looking"
'"Talesman excused"
.ilolId 14s = pesu II a.uoM,
- 1s1slulm puas fsql plnoqs 1qM,,
.l1sAo 3uImoo s.lBql u!lsd
0Z t1olemmoo eql }ssu o. 1881
-uIm puss II. lsq1 esoddns nor oG,
1pseN AAsN
Use The Farmers Want Ads for
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
NOW LOOKOUT.

NOW 1OOhOUT.
When q cold hangs on as often
happens, or when you have hardly
gotten over one cold before you con-
tract another, lookout Tor you are
liable to contract some very serious
disease. This succession Of colds
weakens the system and lowers the
Eitality so that you are much more
10 contract chronic catarrh.
.aeur 0nia or consumption. Cure
10Ql Cold while you can. Chamber
aatn's Cough Remedy has Z great
II reputation. It Is relied upon BY
Thousands Of people and never dis
appoinS them. Try It. Il only
- -s ---..+ !
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
MASONIC LODGE NO. 1s0.
+. d A. n.

Meets every second and fourth
Taesdays at 1880 p. m.
e. G. DAVIS, w. n.
p H. WHITE, Sec.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
FARE ron ROUND TRIP, 25e

Cars leave Abite epsine, for Nam
dovi1lo 10 minutes after CovinGton
time. and leave for Oov1ngton 80
mtnute0 after 1AndQv1llo tine,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18
Played with Flre

Played with Fir.
She talked to him lust TO Let him
Know shs wasn't afraid of old ha1ne.
lors."
Yea"
And he talked to her Just to 1t
ner know that he WASN'T .fr.,d -
Widows" VI
'Well7'
"Oh, they're married now.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-11-18

Try our FOR SALE column II Won
have stock for sale.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04
BUSINESS is UNABLE TO MEAS
uRE EXTENT OF PRESENT AND
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN
AMERICA.

New York, Sept. 30.-Trade reports
are all in superlative and the United
States enters the lag, quarter of the
wear with a record of past achieve
ment and future promise such as
neither this nor any other country has
ever before seen. Old measures have
been surpassed and the business world
is without a yardstick capable OF
measuring the present or the future
OF the country's development War
demand, the original lever of progress
is still in evidence, but in some lines
purely domestic demand is now such
as to give full occupation to produc-
tive energies. and gwen the continu-
ance of the war abroad, no apparent
change can be forecast at home.
Trade is active, more so than ever;
industry is still at capacity limit, COM
modify prices are at new high levels,
bank clearings break all records for
this time of year. export trade is doing
likewise, and so large is the volume of
orders booked ahead that producers
rather than buyers are now in many
lines picking times and places of de-
livery. Staple goods are wanted for
immediate use, for next winter and for
the spring of 1917. Retail trade is of
record proportions, labor is scarcer
than ever, car shortages press griev
ously on producers as well as on con
sumers, and as artisans, farmers, in
vestors, industrial interests and bust
ness men in general are all doing well
collections are good and old accounts
are being squared. Short crops and the
presidential campaign go practically
unregarded, Besides the general trends
noted in trade and industrial circles.
rampant public speculation in securi-
ties seems to be under way, and deal
ers report a dearth of prime bonds
while at the same time there is increas
ed evidence of speculation in com
modities. Demand for coal donates ac-
tivity, mines are being worked as we'll
as inefficient labor allows and it is
evident that cold weather will reveal
a shortage of anthracite coal. Ship
building, considering present faCili-
ties, hardly could be more active, and
it is reported that some Norwegian
orders had to be turned down
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04
Business Conditions Excel
Finest in Worlds History
CONCERNS ARE NOW
FLOODED WITH NE WoRDERs-
REGARDLESS CT HIGH PRICES,
GREAT DEMAND CONTINUES.

New York, Sept. 30-Restraining
influences hamper but do not check
progress, current reports adding to
the accumulated evidence OF prosper
ity in industry, trade and transporta-
ton. Holiday observances have had
the usual effect of temporarily limit,
ing business in some branches and Ia
Dor conditions still restrict manutac-
turing operations; yet bank clearingS
at most leading centers, as well as
at the smaller cities, mount upward
steadily and other statistical baron
eters also make remarkably crafty
ing exhibits.
The high and rising prices consti-
tute source of complaint and cause
some hesitancy in forward commit
ments, but the purchasing power is
sustained by the full employment of
workers at advanced wages and signs
of contraction in consumption are the
exception 1t is noteworthy that de-
mands are broadening in practically
every direction, following the partial
tie-up in midsummer, and retail dis
tribution, under the stimulus of recent
cool weather, has developed in way
that foreshadows a record movement
during the fall and winter. With con-
sumers increasingly importunate, not
outstanding the high cost, there is
prove inadequate, and those who neg
lected to cover requirements well
ahead now make urgent efforts to get
orders ON the books of producers, Yet
in most cases manufacturing concerns
are more anxious to reduce accumu-
lated business than to accept addition
al contracts, deliveries being backward
in many instances because labor scar
city and other conditions prevent full
BILE.
The shortage of cars also binders
shipments, though gross earnings of
railroads reporting for three weeks of
September are 81 per cent greater
than in 1915. and merchandise exports
last month. in spite of the restraints
imposed on oversee commerce, large
ly surpassed all previous records. With
comparatively few exceptions. mercan-
tile collections are satisfactory and
preliminary returns of nine months
failures show marked decrease from
the high mortality y. 1915.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04
ONE CENT A WORD.
W AN 7
ADS
CASH IN ADVANCE, THREE
TIMES FOR PRICE OF TWO.
ONE CENT A WORD.
STANDARDIZED

STANDARDIZED
FARMS-50 acres cleared level fer
tile land. Consists of one 4-room
house ceiled and painted, one barn for
three mules and provender, ore deep
we'll, located to miles north of AL
bany, Ga. / will sell for $1,75O; is
cash, balance in equal annual in
stallments with interest at per cent.
or for 35 bales of cotton in years or
will rent at SIS per acre for ten years
and make deed to the property. have
some unimproved tracts at So per acre
on five years or $3 per acre on ten
years. j. j. Littlejohn, Albany, Ga
47-3t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04

This is an era of big achievements
and no one ventures the opinion that
$50. 100000 sets the monthly limit in
domestic merchandise exports. Until
August the half billion mark had new
er been attained, either by this or any
other country, and it is possible that
even the recent colossal figures may
be eclipsed if goods can be produced
fast enough and sufficient ships are
available to carry them overseas. The
nearest approach to the August record
was the $475000, 900 reported last May,
for the eight elapsed months of the
calendar year merchandise to the val
ue of over $3.440. 900 900 has been sent
abroad, while less than $1700 100000
has come in. With exports exceeding
imports by so wide margin and with
about $780, 10000 of American rail-
way securities liquidated by Europe in
the last eighteen months, it is not sur
prising that sterling exchange fails
to strengthen, though gold has been
flowing this way in unprecedented
volume.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04

Recent rains have improved pas
lures and permitted fall blowing and
seeding. Much early seeded wheat
is up in western Kansas and Nebras-
ka. More than the usual fall blowing
has been done in the northwest Tho
potato crop is very short one, and
prices in some markets are the high
est ever known at this period
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04

BUY A HOME-Small farm for sale;
50-acre tract; two settlements; will
subdivide and sell two 25-acre places.
Also one large residence. Three lots
for sale cheap. Apply ]. R. Kelly,
Cordele, Ga. 4S-4t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-10-04

FOR SALE-50 fine blooded pigs from
Simpson farm in north Georgia. Can
be seen at the G. S. & F. stock pen,
Cordele, Ga. Prices reasonable. s.
NJ. Watson & Co. Aft