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The fool-killer., 1916-04-01
WE KILLED A FLY.
We have just killed a fly at our

1t was great event, and
worthy Of write-up in The Fool:
Killer.
Besides being a proof Of our
deficiency" and an argument for
preparedness, the best authori-
ties agree that it is a great victory
for science and sanitation.
We are expecting to receive a
Carnegie Hero Medal as big as a
dish-pan by the next freight.
This is how it all happened:
Just eight days ago by the town
clock I was out here in the coun-
try reading my farm paper. There
was a piece in it about "The First
Ely of Spring." and how import
ant it is to make early hash out
Of him, or her, as the case may be.
The writer went on to show that
an ounce of prevention is bette:
than several car loads Of cure in
the fly business. He proved by
actual figures taken from the
columns Of "Tanglefoot,' the
well-known fly journal, that the
increase from one female f " in
March or April would be exactly
489, 100000, 600, 100000 Goo, ,ooo,-
100000, 900, ,ooo, 100000 in June.
Be very careful to read the
above figures correctly. Nothing
makes me any madder than to
have my figures misunderstood,
especially in matters of such great
Importance as this.
It was therefore a plainly de-
monstrated case that the First Fly
of Spring must be gathering unto
it's father in it's tender youth, be-
fore it has had time to marry and
raise a family.
Having finished reading that
article, I called the family to-
gether and held a "council of
war" I told them the very worst,
making no effort to keep back
anything. I warned them all to
keep a sharp lookout for the First
Fly, and whoever saw it first was
to give the alarm.
Everybody agreed, and the
search began.
For three whole days we search
ed the house from garret to base
ment, but nary fly could be found.
We knew there certainly must be
a First Fly somewhere On the
place, because there always is, but
fnding it was the big job.
AS the sun went down On the
third days search, we gathered
around the supper table tired
and fyless family. Further search
seemed useless, and we concluded
to try "watchful waiting a.
while.
We didn't have to wait long.
"B-u-Z-Z-z-Z-Z-z-Z-Z- wen'
something right over the dish O.
tater-soup.
We all looked up.
There was a fly.
1t was warming itself in tn,
steam that arose from the dish.
Supper went untasted.
With blood curdling yell we al
jumped to our feet and made
swipe at that fly. It escaped u
and sailed off into the kitchen
where We found it three hour
later quietly roesting under tn
sheltering wing Of the dish-rag be
hind the stove.
1t was a wise old Ay. and seeaa
The fool-killer., 1916-04-01

Wonder how much the mum.
t1ons trust 's paying Hugh Scott
and Len Wesa to rect for III
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
NEGRESS IS DYING
 FROM BULLET WOUND

Henry Robinson, negro, is held at the county jail, awaiting preliminary examination on a charge of assault with intent to kill, as result of the shooting Sunday afternoon of his wife, Ellen Rbinson, at their home at Ohio street and Twentieth avenue, while the pair were struggling for the possession of a pistol.
 Robinson was arrested by Police man Dick Smith soon after the shoot ing. and shortly afterwards the pistol was recovered by Detective A. c. May berry, at the house.
 The woman was shot through the stomach, the buNet, it is believed, having penetrated the intestines, causing wound which is expected to terminate in her death. She made statement yesterday, saying she and her husband were struggling for the weapon when it exploded. and absolv- ing the man from all blame.
 Neighbors informed the officers the couple had been arguing and fussing all day, that finally the woman threw number of rocks and brickbats at the man. thereafter running into the house and getting the pistol. He grappled with her, to take the pistol from her, when the shot was fired. E Robinson was transferrd to the acopyt of Justice of the Peace J. A. sFrazisra yesterday and will likely be given preliminary examination Thursday before Justice Frazier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
1. N. TO OPERATE TWO MOTOR CARS
 ID LITTLE ROCK
Rumor in Circulation Here and Elsewhere Not Affirm
 ed or Denied by Road,

Although it has been impossible to obtain from any of the representatives of the road any confirmation or de- nial of the report, it is generally ru- mored in circles usually well posted, that within the next sixty or ninety days, the Iron Mountain will put into service between Pine Bluff and Lit tie Rock two or more motor cars, to handle passenger and express busi- ness.
 The rumor began circulating about a month ago, about the time 1t began to appear certain that the city coun- cil would grant a franchise ordinance to the Hot Springs, Pine Bluff & Mississippi railway. at about which time it began to appear certain also that this new road would be built and put into operation within a compara- lively short time.
 A representative of another big railroad system, whose headquarters are %. Chicago, is believed to have been the first man to bring the report here, and soon thereafter the same statement was made to local friends by prominent official of still anoth- CT system, and whose headquarters are at St. Louis.
 Iron Mountain officials here say they know nothing about the matter, and at the home important headquar- ters of the road it has been impossi- ble to obtain either confirmation or denial. The belief is strongly held, however, in certain circles, here and oIeo1yhoro that the motor cars will arrive within the next sixty or nine- ty ds,ys-probably much earlier-and will be put into service. Whether the motor car service will be exclus- ively between Pine Bluff and Little Rock, or will extend south of Pine Bluff as well, cannot be ascertained.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE OPENS
 THIS MORNING

The Jefferson county teachers in- stitute will begin it's annual session today, in the auditorium at the High of the best programs that has ever been prepared for an institute in this county has been completed, by Joun- ty Superintendent A. w. Lowe, call ing for the following speakers dur ing the session:
 Tuesday-Rev. J. I. Norris, Miss Virgie Moore, Miss Lula Davis, Prof. B. H. Glenn, Prof. F. c. May, Mrs. Lucy Critz, canning club agent; Joel Lambert, county farm demonstration agent; Prof. J. R. Allen, Prof R. E. Philbeck, Circuit Judge w. E. Sor- rells, Miss Moree Burks.
 !Nednes day-S. C. Alexander Miss Moore, Prof. B. H. Glenn, Mrs. Nc Lellan. Mrs. Flournoy, Prof. F. G. May, Mrs. Lucy ',critz, c. H. Thomas, Allen, City Superintendent Junius Jordan
 Thursday-E. w. Freeman, Prof. Glenn, Prof. May, Miss Moore, Mrs. Hawkins, Miss Myrtis Sage, Mrs. Critz, Joel Lambert, Prof Allen Miss Mamie Duncan, Prof. L. B. Bassett.
 Friday-Rev. w. J. D. Cox, Dr. B. H. Johnson, Miss Buchanan, Mrs. Hawkins, Prof. May, Mrs. Critz, c. H. Thomas.
 Saturday-Dr. Wm, Bresthwit, Miss Buchanan, J. R. Parsons, Miss Irene Langford, Mrs. Lucy Critz, Harry F. Kapp, district agent, United States agricultural department.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
Sample Each Free by Mai
DECORATION DAY T0
 BE OBSERVED HERE
All Banks Will Remain Closed Today. and POstoffice Will Observe
 Holiday Hours.

All the banks of the city. the post office and other federal offices, will be closed today. Memorial day, except that the postoffice will trarVact busi- ness in part The banks will remain closed all day.
 At the postoffice, all windows will be closed throughout the day, except between the hours of 11:30 8. m., when they will all be- open except the money order window and the postal savings window.
 City carriers will make the usual morning delivery only, while the rursl carriers will make no delivery.
 These will be virtually the only ob- servances of the day in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
COTTON ACREAGE. IS 9.8 PER CENT
 OVER LAST YEAR
Condition Is 90 Per Cent, or About Same as That of
 Same Date in 1915.

Acreage planted to cotton in the cotton belt this year is estimated by the Memphis Commercial Appeal at 9.8 per cent over that of last year. This estimate is based upon reports from correspondents from all sec tions of the belt.
 The condition of the crop as of average date of May 23 is estimated at 80 per cent or normal. This con- pares with an average of 80 per cent, the government estimate for May 25, last year.
 The crop may be classed as good in the western belt, excellent in the central and poor in the eastern belt.
 Dry weather in some sections and heavy rains in others have made the Texas crop late. There is a large acreage increase in all trans -Missis- sippi states, as well as most central idea has prevented a return to the one-crop system of 1914.
 In the east moderate acreage in- crease is shown, and dry weather has greatly interfered with stands in that section. Recent rains will do much to overcome this condition. A big oSSIC0o III CilC uSC O1 fertilizers is reported, and that used is of inferior quality, owing to the absence of potash from it's makeup.
 Cultivation, as rule, is we'll up, al- though recent heavy rains west of river, especially in Texas and Louis- jana, have retarded farm work some what, and some fields are getting in the grass. However, the past week of favorable weather should have greatly improved this phase of the crop. Some scattering reports of boil weevil are heard, but to date their appearance is by no means gen. eral, even in the worst infested areas.
 Stands, aside from the eastern states, are good-considerably above the average. Especially is this the case in the central belt states.
 Acreage as compared to last year and conditions by states, with com parison with the government figures of last May 25, follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
BRANCH NORMAL ID
 GRADUATE BIG. GLASS
Commencement Exercises Began Sum- day, and Will Continue Until
 Thursday.

| Annual commencement exercises. are being held this week at the Branch Normal college, having start ed yesterday, and will conclude Thursday. All the exercises are be- ing held at the college.
 The baccalaureate sermon was de- livered Sunday by Rev. A. T. Clark, D. D., of Little Rock, before large congregation, the subject being Ser vice."
 The musical and clay modelling demonstration was held last even ing, under direction of Prof. D. E. Johnson and Prof. Isaac Pathway.
 The program for the remainder of the exercises is as follows:
 Address to the literary societies, Tuesday, May 30, 8 p. m., Rev. G. M. Elliott, D. D., princip pal of Richard Allen institute, Pine Bluff.
 Class day exercises, Wednesday, May 31, at 10 a. m.
 Industrial exhibit, Wednesday, May 31, 11:3O a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
 Oratorical contest, Wednesday May 31, at p. m.
 Commencement Exercises, Thurs day, June l, at 10 a. m. Class ad- dress, Venerable D. E. Johnson, D. D., Little Rock, Ark.
 The class colors are white and gold; the class flower is the Marechal Neil rose; and the class motto is Never Unprepared." The officers of the class are Eva Brewster, presi- dent; Ludie Anderson, secretary; and Chester Phillips, treasurer. The class, which is the largest graduated by the institution in the past five years, is composed of Ludie Adele Anderson of Ellerson; Ruth Lee At kinson, Lillie Mae Davis, Viola Ger aldine Davis, Clarence Adolphus Green, Ellen Naomi Stout, of Pine Bluff; Eva Gladys Brewster of Stephens; John Stanford Clemons of Almyra; Maud Alice Gentry, of An toine; and Chester Jefferson Phil lips of Hope.
 The next session of the college will begin Tuesday, Septe mber 5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
DOG RUNS .AMUCK.

Several people, including Emmett Williams of Fort Worth, travelling man, were bitten Sunday near the end of East Sixth avenue, by al dog which, it is believed, was mad. The dog was killed, and it's head has been sent to- Little Rock, for examination for hydrophobia, while the injured peo- pie are being given proper and pre- cautionary treatment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and used in the footbath. It relieves painful. swollen. smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest com fort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain relief for sweat ing. callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Sold by druggists everywhere, 2oc. Always use it to break in new shoes. Trial package FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
OVERHAUL AUTO TRUCK.

The "Simon Bloom," the big auto fire truck, has been completely over hauled the past two or three days by an expert from the factory, fol lowing the little accident of early last week. A loose nut caused the machine to stop while en route to g fire Sunday afternoon, but the nut was quickly frightened, and the ma- chine proceeded on it's way, "gcod as new," according to Fire Chief A. C. Breiner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
Tennessee.

ASAtAV0SVVs Planting has progressed favorably, and probably 85 per cent of the crop is up. Stands generally are good, complaints being somewhat less than the average. Cool weather has de- layed to certain extent, but plant Rans mh0S a1e 1s sidGns ndere and cutyatGn asan slightly, but ground generally is in good condition and the past few days of favorable weather has probably done much to advance the work of cleaning the fields.
 Planting is we'll advanced--almost completed-and stands are exception ally good, taking the state as a whole. Cultivation is we'll advanced, although some complaint of grass in the fields. Although the cotton acreage has been increased heavily, most plant CTS are still growing sufficient feed crops for home consumption. In the delta the outlook is probably thd most favorable in a decade. Few boil weevil have been seen so far. There is considerable reduction in the use of fertilizers in the hill sec tions.
 Arkansas.
 Planting is almost completed and the crop is coming up to a good stand. Replanting has been rather less than the average Although weather has been somewhat cool, the plant is quite generally strong and healthy. Ground we'll prepared and while there is some grass, as a rule fields are we'll cultivated. Use of commercial fertilizers has been quite heavily decreased. Although more cotton is planted, diversified crops are still popular.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30

When the baby takes too much food the stomach turns; the result is indi- gestion, sourness and vometing. Ere quently the bowels are involved and thers is collie pains and diarrhoea. MeG FEES BABY ELIXIR is a grand corrective remedy for the stomach and bowel disorders of babies. It is purf wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and soc per bottle. Sold by w. l., Dewoody & Go. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
BUILDING WEARS COMPLETION

Work on the new two-story brick building of the Mann -Tankersley company, in Main street at Seventh avenue, is rapidly nearing compile tion. All the outside work has been finished, and the big force of work men is rapidly getting through with the interior finishing work. The company expects to take possession of the building by July 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30

In the whole field of medicine there is not healing remedy that will e. pair damage to the flesh more quick ly than BILLIARDS SNOW LINI- MENT. In cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and rheurlatism,. it's healing and penetrating power is ex- traordnary. Price 25c, soc and $1.OO her bottle. sold by w. l.. Dewoody & Ca cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
SMALL FIRE DAMAGE.

Fire in a pile of trash at the rear of the building at 213 West Barra- que street, occupied as garage, caused considerable excitement but only slight damage, about 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The fire de- partment extinguished the blaze in short order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
REWARDS FIRE BOYS.

The freboys have been rewarded with a money gift of s15, received by Fire Chief A. c. Breiner from T. B. McEwen, as q token of appreciation by MT. McEwen for the excellent work of the fire department some days ago, when garage owned by MT. McEwen was destroyed by fire, at. Fifth avenue and Chestnut street Only through good work was the fire confined to the garage and kept from spreading to adjoining residences.
 No cold that science AaS been abls to produce will kill the germ spore
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
BACK FROM MEETING.

Farm Demonstration Agents c. H Thomas and Joel Lambert have re- turned from Fordyce, where they at' tended the meeting of the demonstra. tion agents of Southeast Arkansas The state leaders in the work were present at the meeting, as were the agents from about twenty-five coun. ties, and much good was accomplish ed, according to the Jefferson county agents.
 German regiments have chiropo dists with them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30

Belle Springs Creamery Butter Fresh Country Eggs. Fresh Vegetables of all kinds. String Beans, English Peas, Beets,
 Mustard, and, Turnip Greens. New Irish Potatoes. New Cabbage. Heinz Pork & Beans Heinz Can Spaghetti. Heinz Catsup and Mustard. Weleh's Grape Juice. Underwood's Deviled Ham. Beech Nut and Heinz Peanut Butter. : Boiled Ham and Minced Ham. t1 ::
 We have the Bee Brand Insect Powder Deadshot on flfes, Bugs, Reaches. Guaraneedsto kill anything that breathess through the skin. Not poison to map'r or beast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30

folks bumped up, with cork screwed faces. gouging., picking, drilling out their corns. making packages of their contraptions,-and the "holler" in their corns goes on forever! Don't you do it.. Use "Gets-1t," it's marvel 2 seconds. Nothing to stick to the stocking, hurt or irritate the toe. Pain stops. Corn comes "clean off," worid. Try itoyeui oo ii kick-from S ioy. 0 For f9s Corns, celluses, warts, bunions.
 "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 25c a bottle, or sent direct by. E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago. III.
 Sold in Pine Bluff and recommend ed as the worlds best corn remedy by Brasher Drug Co. w. L. Dewoody & Co.,, MannTankersley Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
Alabama.

Crop is nearly all planted and is up to fairly good stands over probably 85 per cent of the state. Cool nights have retarded growth somewhat, but plant, while small, is healthy. Preva- lence of boil weevil has prevented a large acreage increase. Heavy re- duction in use of commercial fertiliz- CTS. Cultivation fairly we'll advanc- ed and ground generally in good con- dition, but some fields in grass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
Georgia.

The long drouth has resulted in poor stands, but most correspondents think that recent rains will soon rem edy this defect Cultivation has been we'll advanced, owing to the dry weather, which afforded opportunity for farm work. Plant that is up is generally quite healthy, but somewhat small. There has been a heavy re- duction in the use of fertilizers and the quality of that used is poor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30

Dry weather in the south and heavy rains in other sections of the state have retarded development, and the crop is late, but, planting is go- ing forward rapidly and the crop is coming up to good stand. Some fields are in the grass as a result of rains, but labor is plentiful, and with present weather conditions cultiva- tion should soon be we'll up. Some boil weevil reported around Dublin, with signs of their coming in other sections. -+s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
Oklahoma.

Planting, though far from com plete, is we'll advanced for the time of year. Stands are quite generally good, with the plant healthy. Ground dry weather in. some sections and and heavy rains in others have interfer- fer ed with best preparations to some extent. Cultivation fairly well up, only comparatively small number of fields being in grass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
TERRIBLE ITCHING
 BURNING ECZEMA
For Twelve Years. Kept Spreading. Skin Was Red and InAamed.
 Often Could Not Sleep.
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT

"My eczema came on me with an itching that was terrible. It came on one of my limbs in small pimples resembling ringworm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30


 that was terrible. It came on one of my limbs in small pimples resembling ringworm
 and it kept spreading until N .SM\ 1t reached my body. The M1SI WSNMA skin was red and infiamed Wa. WS and the itching and burn. MC ing were so intense that ir- 6A ND ritation was caused by
 W scratching. Often l could AA> not sleep and my clothing .LW/ aggravated the eruption very much.
 'It went on this way for twelve years I saw Cuticura Soap and Ointment adver- tised and I procured some and soon saw the eczema was drying up. was healed" (Signed) Mrs. Nan White, Chiply. Gal Aug. 12, 1915.
 Sample Each Free by Mai. With 32-p. Skin, Book on request. Ad dress postcard ':Chtfeura, Dept. T, BoS tom" Sold throughout the world.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30

Isn't 1t wonderful what a difference just q little "Gets-It" makes,-on corns and calluses? It's always night somewhere in the world, with many
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
North Carolina.

Weather has been dry over most of the state and as result stands are poor. Whether the recent rains will entirely overcome this handicap remains to be seen. Cultivation well up, and where cotton is up the plant looks we'll. Some decrease in the amount of fertilizers used, and that used was of poor quality.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-30
South Carolina.

Owing to the long drouth, stands are extremely poor! Most corre- spondent think the recent rains will bring the cotton up, but a few be- lieve considerable seed may have rot ted in the ground. Cultivation well up. The small amount of cotton that is up looks healthy. Fertilizers use are of poor quality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-07-06
WHAT THE
DOCTOR SAID

A doctor in New York state made a
neat rejoinder to the appeal of a
western mail-order house who sought
to get his trade. The letter of the
mail-order people was we'll written,
and full of persuasion. It closed with
the words: eff there is any reason
why you do not buy from US, please
give your reasons in the enclosed
stamped envelope and we will strive
to remove the cause"
The doctor polished his glasses and
wrote as follows:
"Your letter of recent date asking
why | had not traded with you for a
long time received, and you ask me
to tell frankly why. I will give you
a few reasons:
"First-I am in business in this
community, with its varied industries,
for my support. I cannot ask the
merchants of this town for their sup
port if I do not give them mine.
"Second-In looking over my books,
I fail to find the names of any mem
bers of your company, which reminds
me that none Of your officials have
ever given me a penny's patronage.
Why is this? Am I too far away or
have none of you needed a physician,
or are they afraid of the mail-order
plan when it comes to the practice of
medicine? | can certainly give as
good satisfaction as your house can,
and will appreciate a call from any
member of your company when in
need of medical services.
'Third-In looking over the sub
scription lists for improving our pub
lie streets and public highways,
have failed to find the names of any
members of your company down fCr a
penny to assist in the work Also
have failed to find your names on any
of the charity lists, where help has
been rendered to the poor. In fact, in
all the movements for the betterment
of our conditions, where our commun-
ity has needed the united efforts Of
her public-spirited citizens, [ have
failed to find your names among the
lists of our contributing merchants.
Your names are not in the city tax
books, nor do I find where you have
paid city license to do a mercantile
business in competition with our home
merchants"