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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27

Cincinnati, Ono promoter of box
ing in the Middle West is better
known than Jimmy Widmeyer, called
the king of the Newsboys." For
over twenty years this peppery irish
German-American has held forth at a
busy downtown corner A first class
amateur boxer himself, Jimmy soon
took great interest in the professions
al side of the game and when boxing
was opened here over four years ago
formed corporation known as the
Queen City Athletic club, which soon
took it's place as the leading fight
cluh of this section
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
PERSONALS.

Morris Davis of Salisbury, N. c., is
spending the holidays in Pine Bluff
as, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. e.
Scott, sos West Sixth avenue.
T. o. Dean of Meroney was a bust
ness visitor to the city yesterday.
Pat Emmett has returned to Ham,
NETT.
w. E. Hobbs of Wolf City, Texas, IS
here for visit with his uncle, P. B.
Hobbs in East Twelfth avenue.
Frank Hearn has returned to his
home at New Orleans, after visit
here with his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Hearn.
Leroy Spillyards, a student at
Louisiana college, at Pineville, La,
was Christmas guest of his brother,
DR.. J. S. Spillyards.
A. L. Linton has been called to Full
ton, Mo-, by the critical illness of his
father.
J. H. Fordenberry has returned to
his home at Jonesboro, after a visit
here with his step-son I. F. Magee.
DR.. S. D.. Wilson and son, Howell
Wilson, have returned from a holiday
visit with relatives and friends at
Memphis and other points in Tennes-
see.
William E. Levey If Des Moines,
Iowa, is here for a visit with his
mother, Mrs. Leon Levey
John Lewis Cox has returned to his
home at Birmingham, Ala, after a
visit here with his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. w. J. E. Cox.
Vernon Guess has gone to Wesson
Miss, for a visit with his mother.
Ed Dilley left yesterday for Lake
t'illage where he attended a dand,
last night and will spend several days
visiting friends.
James Windreth of Fort Smith ar
rived yesterday to spend the holidays
visiting his relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Wilkins and family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
WAS CHASED BY SUB.

Newport News, Va, Dec 2e.-The
captain of the American steamer
Petro. Rio Janeiro to Hampton Roads
reported on arrival at Old Point to-
day that his vessel was chased by a
submarine and that the undersea
sraft fired five times at the Petro,
but missed the mark. He estimated
that the submersible must have been
at least 500 feet long. 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
BRANSFIELD MADE UMPIRE.

New York, Dec. 26.-Wm. E. K.
Bransfield, former Pittsburg and
Philadelphia National league player,
has been appointed an umpire of the
National league. Bransfield Was at
one time an umpire in the Interna-
tlonal league.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
MOTORCYCLE ABANDONED.
Machine Found In Main
Street Was Stolen.

An Indian motorcycle was aban-
doned some time during Monday night
or early yesterday morning before the
home of Mrs. e. D. Herring, 1916 Main
street. The motorcycle, ready to be
put in operation, was first noted early
yesterday morning. Last night it had
not been removed, and the police were
notified. 1t is suspected that the ma
chine was stolen, and then abandoned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27

ed in Brooklyn last night on charge
of absconding with 2 sample case con
tanning $4,000 worth of jewelry from
Fifth avenue establishment BY
which he was employed. The sample
case and the jewelry we're recovered
from a rooming house where Zwack
left them. the police allege.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27

Deep-seated coughs that resist ord
mary remedies require both external
and internal treatment. If YOU buy a
dollar bottle of BILLIARDS. HORE-
HOUND SYRUP you get the two rem
edies you need for the price of one.
There is HERRICK'S RED PEP
PER POROUS PLASTER for the
chest, free with each bottle. Sold by
w. L. DeWoody & Co.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
NIXON FAMILY REUNION.

Attorney T. Havis Nixon has return
ed from Little Rock, where he at
tended a family reunion Sunday, at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Guy H.
Williams. Those present at the gath
ering were w. J. Nixon of Sheridan,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27

There were reports at that time of a
plot to kill Morgan, witnesses Of the
duel declaring the farmer was fired
on while he was driving pillow. The
grand jury refused to indict Morgan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
Is HURT AT ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Ca. Dec. 26.-Celebration
of Christmas with fireworks was re-
sponsible for most of the Is injuries
treated at the municipal hospital here
yesterday. No reports were received
5d1ay from other Southern cities
where shooting Of firecrackers as a
Christmas celebration is common.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
COUNTRY CLUB DANCE.

The Country clubs Christmas din.
ner-dance last night was most en-
ioyable affair. despite the downpour
of rain the greater part of the night.
About so members and their ladies
enjoyed the dinner, and there were
about $50 in attendance at the dance,
the music for whida WIS furnished by
Williams orchestra.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27
As0u1TH's DAUGHTER TO WE'D.
American Diplomat Will Become Son.
in.Law to Former Premier.

London, Dec. 26.-The newspapers
report the engagement of Elizabeth,
daughter of Herbert Asouith, recen+
premier to Hugh S. Gibson, first SEQ
retarv of the American embassy in
London. 1t is understood that tae
marriage is not to take place immec;.
ately.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-12-27

FLED WITH $4,000 IN JEWELS.
New York, Dec. 26-Gustav Zwack,
20 years old, statesmen. was arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

Prairie Pipe Line.-Regular quarter
ly dividend Of S. a share and an extra
dividend OF So, both payable October
30 70 stock Of record September 80.
Columbus Railway, Power and Light.
Regular quarterly dividend OF IL
per cent on the series A preferred
stock, payable October TO stock Of
record September IS.
Victor Talking Machine.-Regular
quarterly dividend of per cent and
an extra dividend of % per cent on
the common stock, making a total OF
so per cent In cash declared so far
this year. against so per cent in the
entire year 1915. Dividends arc pay
able October Il 20 stock Of record
September 80.
Dodge Manufacturing. Regular
quarterly dividend Of - per cent on
the preferred stock, payable October
> TO stock Of record September p.
Torrington Company. - Quarterly
dividend Of IS cents on the common
stock increasing the rate from 50 20
SO a share per annum. The dividend
will be paid October 20 holders Of
record September %.
Seaboard National Regular
quarterly dividend of per cent, pay
able October 20 stock of record Sep
TENDER 25.
Brier Hill Steel Regular quarterly
dividend Of "a per cent on the pre-
ferred and 1 = per cent on the common
stocks.
William p. Bonbright & Goa re-
cent announcement Of the declaration
OF a quarterly dividend by William P.
Bonbright & Co. was incorrect. Those
interested are requested to disregard it.
Burns Brothers Ice.-Reguar quar-
teriy dividend Of u per cent on the
first preferred stock. payable October
70 stock Of record September IS.
Canadian COttons.-Regular quarterly
dividends Of l per cent on the common
and IL per cent on the preferred
stocks. payable October 4 20 stock Of
record September %.
Ridge Avenue Passenger Railway
Regular quarterly dividend Of 50 a
share. payable October TO stock Of
record September IS.
Union Switch and Signal Quarterly
dividends Of $3.50 on the common and
preferred stocks, both payable October
IA 20 stock Of record September 30.
Tidewster Oil. Regular quarterly
dividend Of per cent, payable October
? 20 stock OF record September IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Cotton

Trading was less active in the cotton
market yesterday and confined IN the
main 70 professional talent. An early
decline of about 10 points was almost
fully recovered before noon. Then
came another drop 10 earlier low levels,
with another rally at the end, rnal
prices showing losses Of only or 5
points. The early depression was trace
able 20 a variety of causes. For one
thing, the predicted frost in Oklahoma
and Texas failed 20 materialiZe. Liver
pools weakness also stimulated early
selling. partly for Southern account
In addition, well known authority
placed his estimate of the crop at a.
900, 900 bales, including 1000. 900 linters,
stating that the last official crop report
had made the condition too low. Natu-
rally this renewed the hopes Of those
who are expecting that the next official
report will be more satisfactory, partly
because climatic conditions have been
more favorable recently. On the de-
cline there was further heavy buying
by prominent spot houses and also by
foreigners. Il was also said that ex-
porters were active buyers in the South.
where offerings are lighter and prices
more strongly sustained. This was re-
fected by a marked diminution IN
hedge selling for Southern account.
Demand was quickened in part by a
tentative estimate from London inter
ests. making the probable consumption
of American cotton this year 100000
bales. The movement is smaller, but
the quantity brought into sight for the
week was heavier than eXpected-32I,-
235 bales, against 275,765 bales year
ago The Weather Bureau forecast
frost for parts Of Arkansas and Okla
homa. and il was generally feared that
the extremely cold weather and frosts
further north would work down into
Tavau ae wnll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Sust e n a n c e
Cereals

Wheat-The strong upturn In wheat
prices shortly after the opening yes
terday was 20 a large extent ascribed 20
an effort among numerous traders 20
recover the wheat which they had been
tricked into selling on Thursday. In
short. traders generally had evidently
recovered from the hysteris which
caused the remarkable drop in the pre-
vious session. Finding that the ru-
mors regarding Sweden's plunge into
the war. az well as the claims that
Argentine wheat was 20 be shipped 10
our Gulf ports, were absolutely base
less. they were forced 20 admit that
they had been victims Of bold coup
on the part Of certain Western opera
tors, but az the same time much chagrin
was expressed because Of the obnoxious
methods employed. Their desire 20 re-
place their holdings was largely
prompted by the fact that the strong
underlying conditions showed no
change. Arrivals continue small and
choice grades are still IN brisk demand
from millers and exporters. IL IL
significant fact tina. exporters have re-
Gently taken a larger proportion OF our
hard winter wheat than hitherto, and
the opinion is expressed in some quar-
ters that the quantity reported as sold
is far below the actual total. Yester-
DAYS dealings were said 70 be close 20
700 900 bushels. Following this early
advance there was a reaction OF rough
Iv 8 cents under heavy liquidation BY
large traders. In view Of our striking
break Of Thursday, il was not surprls-
ing that Liverpool was weak, espe--
cially as Argentine wheat was offered
more freely there, partly because
Fra;zh+s were much lower
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Neus Digest
Foreign

London Stock Market.-London' sept
f5-While American and Peruvian iron
ana steel shares continued firm on the
stock Exchange to-day, British secu-
rites we're quiet and inclined 70 sag.
Home rails we're affected by labor IN
rest. and eonsols we're sold 70 exchange
into the French loan. Oil. rubber, iron
and steel issues experienced steady in
yes,ment buying with profits from in
cus.rial concerns.
Money was in shorter supply. neces-
stating borrowing from the Bank Of
England. Discount rates were steady.
Money, "A per cent; discount rates
short and three month bills, 5l7G 5Ss
Per cent; gold premium al Lisbon. 81.
Paris Bourse.-Psris, Sept. IS
Trading was quiet on the Bourse to-
day. Three per cent rsntes, 81 francs
for cash; exchange on London, p
francs 90 centimes; 5 per cent loan. 90
irgrcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
I esterday's A year
The Triumph Of Mobocrac,s

Have the American people scns
enough 70 realize what has takas
place. Have they enough intelligence
70 appreciate that so long as such
odious class legislation remains on the
statute books orderly democratic gov
eminent will be in abeyanee7 Hss
they enough energy, patriotism ana
understanding Of their own interests
to arise. rescue the nation from the
vile clutches which have seized upon IL
and mete out punishment for what has
occurred 20 the weak. the INSCRIPTIONS
and the desperate men. both inside ard
outside the government, who are re
sponsible for Railway Age Gazette
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
COMMODITY PRICES
GO ON CLIMBING
Cost of Living Rose 3 Per Cent
in August.

The curve Of the cost o. living
mounts steadily. This holds true for all
parts Of the world, and here in the
United States as well as in England
prices Of leading commodities are the
highest in statistical history. BRAD
streets" in discussing the trend Of the
commodity markets in August, says:
In England the propeng factor is the
war. whereas With ~ a combination Of cir
c1rnstanees influences the iacking-up process
We are supplying large part Of the
world's needs the United States being the
one leading. ever open free market for the
neutral a. well AZ the belligcrent. Another
important factor ~ the deterioration In
wheat and other crop Yields. while the
hgh price ~ raw cotton Il still another.
and about the first Of the current month
cfubarzoes on railway freight because Of
fears % strikes BY operating employee
calfed hurried calls for merchandise. thus
rAisinz some commodities % high marks.
o. course me increased wage rates paid
tend n advance cost. but a. both levels
Secm % b. pursuing a somewhat similar
direction. and the country Is surfeited
~ prosperity, loud complaints are not
heard. Indeed. IL mAkss little difference
whether one te-u quotations 81 wheat or
-four livestock beet. mutton. milk. Eggs
or ehee,e. cotton Or ginzharns. 'he .rends
On essentlaA are practically alike that Il.
upward
StAtisucAIiv stated. "Bradstreets" index
number 81 September ] last 'ii7s63.
establishes new high record. one that
represents an advance o. per cent over
August !. while bringing ~ sharp stop
he slight downward movements that had
been In proeess during ne four months
PRIOR W September ]. The current level
10 fraction 81 ] per cent higher than
The previous high marx. sil.15ss. touched
on April ! iAst and disclosss increases %
20 per cent aver September I. 1915 and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Farm Produce
NJ

The following are New York prices,
yesterdays, compared with those Of .
year ago:
Yesterday. year ago
Butter, extra,
creamery. h.. 33349 - 20 a26Ia
Cheese. state,
whole milk. Id. 1914 1879 i434Gl5
Eggs, Pa. and
nearby hem
merry browns. SO 942 80 ass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Active Securities
s O c k S

NetO York, Friday, Sept. IS, 1915.
Total sales of stocks Friday, 1884,
400 shares, against 1,7t4,7oo Thursday
f.ot7,7oo a week ago and e47, 100 year
ago. From January to date, 1906
500 shares, against 1o5, 5o6,7oo a year
ego. All quotations are in dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Other Cities

~. 'sffsncy issue DelAyed.-Phil-
80 sept 1.-THE United States
ss,., "''' 10 nsyinz trouble in making
...."'y diss for the new dimes.
g.. and hal dollars from the de-
''nishse BY the Treasury De.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Yesterdays A year

Cottonseed Oil Futures.-Partly ow-
ing to the strength OF lard, the cotton
seed oil market showed notable Arm-
ness yesterday and at the close was
- 20 10 points net higher, with sales
Of 22,s00 barrels. A renewal Of out
side buying was a feature, together
with support from refners and active
covering by room traders. More az
tivity WAS reported in the market for
crude oil, which is firm, with seed
bringing in the neighborhood Of ;i2
a ton. Prices closed as follows:
Yesterdays A year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Motor Stocks.
B O n d S

New York, Friday, Sept. Is, 1916.
Trading in bonds on the New York
Stock Exchange Friday amounted to
s3,ll6,OOO, against s3,92s,0O0 Thursday,
s3,299.0O a week ago and si,l73,OO0 a
year ago. From January | to date,
S72s,4l4,OOO, against s559, 900 in 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

Coffee, Sugar, Tea and Cotton
seed Oil

Current Price
price year ago
For cash: Cents. Cents.
Tea, Formosa, per h.. IS II
Coffee, Rio, No. Z, per ID. 10 ga
Sugar, graduated, per ID. 625 $50
Cottonseed oil, per gal 1910 $40
Coffee Futures.-After irregularity
In the early part OF the session, coffee
developed weakness yesterday, which
forced prices down 70 new low levels
for the movement, December selling at
8.99c and March az &c; or 20 Is points
under the previous night. Closing
prices were near the lowest Of the day
and l3 70 II points below Thursdays
close. The heaviness resulted chiefly
from further declines in Brazil where
the weather has been very favorable
for some time past, and from liquids-
ton and trade selling here. besides
more or less Wall Street selling near
the close, when most o. the decline
occurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Yesterdays Ayear

Sugar Futures.-The sugar futures
market was steady throughout most OF
the day on trade buying and covering
by Wall Street, but the market lacked
support from outside interests and
price changes showed no wide huctua-
tons. The close showed net gains OF
5 TO points, with sales for the day
1900 tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Curb Market

Note.-The Tribune assumes no re-
sponsibility for the accuracy or au-
thenticity Of curb market quotations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

tional gains for the day on buying by
shorts. cash houses and exporters. II
was stated that the latter took about
400 900 bushels In cash markets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Rye.-Prices we're firm.
Livestock, Meats and Provisions

Following are yesterdays prices,
compared with those OF year sgo;
New York. Yesterday. year sso
live siecss. best 100
10. ,....-.-... ,STs siiop S2s o p.S5
Dressed beef sides.
10 49,. "a q .s'a IA q .t,
Is .,-..s 49, 900 q 1873 800 q 1850
Dressed TsAls. city.
~, I. ewes. 100 %. so so 8 , 49, 40 %: Z 80
Lambs fair 70 prime.
100 10. ........tooo 8 i2S t73 2 SO
Dressed mutton. 10. 10 z rs .O .l0b
Dressed lambs 10 .is q 20 "a rs
Hogs good. 100 ID 100 8 1880 SIS g as
Dressed hogs. bacon.
ID ...-....... rs a ING
Mes NJ: 5 ssft. ss 81. sssS ssss
Lard. Middle West
10. ............ 1850 Q itsos s.lN t1ce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Standard Oil Subsidiaries.
Other Oil Stocks.

1000 '+Al p Il Zap SO SO SO SO
600 Barn Oil & g pa 27s ga 2s
1850 &C & Co 10 r. 1el4 1sl4 1888 10
2950 .Cos Oil & G.. - 1873 1874 10
2200 Gen R & Pwi >. "a "a "a
500 Houston Oil. IS IS IS IS
100 'Inter Petrol 2 = Il "a
lo950 Kenova o Oap) 4 - = Il
1000 Metro PETROL 1873 1873 1914 isIz
1000 midwest OIL. so so 20 4s
1850 ~ Y-Okla Oil "a - III IS
10000 'tOkla Oil ... - i2I2 - II
$3.50 do pr ..... IS !, y r
1900 Okla p & R. 7ss 7ss "a Ia
$500 Omar Oil & G 20 70 So IS
300 'Psn-Am p pr 90 SO e2l2 s2s4
1870 seqoy Oil & r -. "a "a "a
1900 sinclair Oil 3sDs 3s'4 seIa 3s'4
1900 .TsS-Mex Pet. :" iH :" is
5000 I'm West Oil "a 1ss IL rs
$500 wac CSC APP q g q %
2750 Victoria Oil - IA ~. -
1900 wsyrd o & C a.. az az AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Orchard and Field.

Yesterday. Agar ago.
Beans. marrow,
choice, 100 ID. ss.4oGe.45 s76597.75
Peas. Scotch, che 57oG5.75 39od4.0o
Potatoes, LII, Dbl 325a35o t2saf.e5
Potatoes, NJ, By 2.7593.50 1000 80
Apples, fancy Dbl 2.ooQ4.75 t.5o93oo
Peaches, NJ, bsk .356 go .250 so
Grape't, Cub, box 2.oo95.oo 1-2594.5o
Grapes, up-river,
Delaware, cite. .6o6 80 .356 so
Oranges, Cal, bx 2.0o9soo i.5o96.oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

pArtment, and in consequences there is
delay In getting the new minor cur
rency into circulation. The Treasury
authorities hoped 70 have the new sill
yer money in circulation July I. At
present the Mint is working nights
manufacturing silver coin Of the old
design 20 keep up with the demand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

COrn.-I here WE stFohg HuFaHCe
in. corn prices yesterday, as short SELL
ers were anxious 70 cover because Of
the extremely cold weather and frosts
west of the Mississippi River, with fur
Their frost expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
s2o.5o62Loo st6.25

Other Basic Materials.-Of each OF
the following commodities there are
many grades and variations, and there
fore many prices. These quotations
ars for the information Of those who
have a general interest in prices.
Curront vssr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

Boston Coppers.-Boston, Sept. Is
Improvement in local coppers was gen
eral but fractional to-day. Price
changes in low priced coppers we're
small. The volume OF trading was
smaller than in the session OF yester-
day. The close was generally easier:
Allouez, 67i1; Cranky, IS; Copper
Range, 64is; Old Dominion, SO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Bonds.

$4,000 Ger d. Pas ~ ~ - ~
10000 VIVA, ST. IS s6i4 eei4 ga. o5l 2
I'm .ss lA,, cent per share.