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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

A flash OF lightning lights up the
ground for one-millionth Of second,
yet it seems to us to last ever so
much longer. What happens is that
the impression remains in the retina
Of the eye for about one-eighth Of a
second, or $4,000 times longer than
the flash lasts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23
w. II. Pierce.

W. IL. flcFce.
w. H. Pierce, a native and lifelong
resident of Grapevine, Grant county,
died at his home there early Sunday
morning, after a lingering illness, at
the age Of &c years.
Deceased was a widely-known and
progressive farmer, and is survived
by his widow and four children; his
father, R. M. Pierce; one sister, Mrs.
Jennie WEIGH, and four brothers, Sol
Pierce, George Pierce, John Pierce and
Noah Pierce, all residents of Grant
county.
The funeral was held at II o'clock
yesterday forenoon at the home, with
services by Rev. Sol Shell, and with
interment in the Remick cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

The Prohibition party celebrates its
4Oth anniversary this year. having
been formed in 1876 as the successor
of the Temperance party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23
MISS JENNIE WCNDERLIN.
Beauty ParlOr.

Treatment classified as follows
shampooing, Manicuring. Facial and
Scalp Treatment.
ChAropody and Electrolysis spe-
cialty. Cure guaranteed for the re-
moval of superfluous hair, warts.
moles, etc.
Room No. 207. Hotel Pines. 4-9-3w
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

In the early days Of our national
notifies there we're no party plat
forms. The political battles were
conducted in the newspapers AMI
from the stump.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23
Japanese In America
Subject of Mission Study.

Japanese In America
Subject of Mission Study.
The Women's Missionary society Of
the First Methodist church held an in
teresting and largely attended meet
ing at the chapel of the church yes
terday afternoon, with Mrs. H. L.
Holderness as leader, and enjoyed the
monthly literary meeting. Japanese
Life in America" was the topic Of the
afternoon, and the several speakers
brought out many facts of more than
ordinary interest concerning the GUS
toms and manners of these foreigners
who are so numerous, especially along
the Pacific coast of this country.
Mrs. w. F. Woodul led in the de-
votional exercises which opened the
meeting, after which Mrs: H. B;
Strange discussed the Family and
School Life of the Japanese in Cali
fornia," explaining the superior hap
" the children, as against those in
Japan, indicating that they catch the
spirit of freedom and enjoy thorough
lv the liberty which is not known in
their own country.
Mrs. Maggie Burks spoke on the
question, Japan AS Nation Destined
to Lead-But Whither?"
Mrs. N. J. CAN'T, Jr., Mrs. J. R.
Sanders, Mrs. w. M. Pendergrass and
Mrs. C. G. Sawyer jointly told the his
tory and trials and history Of the
evangelistic women workers in Japan,
this being one Of the most interesting
features of the afternoons program.
Mrs. ]. C. Fisackerly discussed the
characteristics of the Japanese, show
ing them to possess in market degree
intelligence, inventiveness, CONNER
cial and industrial enterprise and
great strength of will.
Mrs. E. r. Steel discussed the ques-
ton, "Do Foreigners Make Good
American Citizens?" her talk indicat-
ing that they do AS indicating this
clearly, she cited many instances
where foreigners have ranked with the
leading artists and professional men
of the United States.
Mrs. H. I. Holderness told of the
fondness of the Japanese for song,
saying that among their favorite
songs are 30, Happy Day." "Lord
Jesus, / Long to be Whole" and
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

The home demonstration class of
the Sam Taylor school community will
hold it's regular monthly meeting and
demonstration at the school grounds
at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

The Royal Neighbors will meet this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Mrs.
Henry D. McClesky, at her home, 900
Nebraska street, and all the members
are expected to be in attendance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23
Boatride Tonight
BY Business WOmen's Club.

The Business Women's club will
entertain tonight s4.at boatride and
moonlight picnic, ION the steamer J,
Frank Hicks. which will leaNs' the
Missouri street Landing at $50
o'clock There will he music. and
it is anticipated "a big crowd will
participate lin the pleasures to be
provided by the club.
The following is the list of the
chaperones for the affair:
Rev. and Mrs. J. IL. Norris, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Stewards. Mr. and Mrs. E.
B. Bloom, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Taylor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert B. Strange, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. E. Bloom, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Speers, Mr.. and Mrs.!.W. S. Har-
ris. Judge and Mrs. w. D. Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. Simon Bloom, Mr.. and Mrs.
v. NJ. Harrison. Mr.. and MIS- J. A.
Mcleod, Mr.. and Mrs. w. TS'seawell,
MIR. and Hrs. J. H. ManD, .SR., Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Fox. Mr.. and Mrs. J. O.
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. W.. %. Taggart,
Mrs. T. E. Gillespie, Mr.. sand sMrs.
Sam Russell. Mrs. Shandy, Mrs. Celia
Toplitz, Mrs. Burner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carleton Fox, DIR. and Mrs. l.. X.
Land and Mrs. ]. w. Adams.
Will Miller was host Sunday to a
party of his friends, on an auto ride to
Lee Springs, where basket picnic
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

Mrs. C. T. Harding is here from
Fayetteville. for visit with Mrs. Van
Knox and Mrs. May Tomlinson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23
s q e TY

was enjoyed. Those in the party were
Miss Mary Tarver, Miss Annie Red
ding, Miss Josephine Hope, Cyril Fels,
Albert Holland and Will Miller, with
Mrs. E. J. Redding as chaperone.
Miss Eugenia Puddephatt, Mrs.
Asa Brunson and Miss Gussie
Rutherford have returned from
Birmingham, Ala, where they attend
ed the reunion of the Confederate
Veterans.
Mrs. Arie Nash left yesterday for
an extended trip during which she
will visit Atlanta, Ga; Annapolis, Md,
and several cities in the East, expect
ing to be away from Pine Bluff about
one month.
Miss Ewell Webb and Miss Kath-
leen Webb of England are guests for
few days Of their aunt, Mrs. Frank
Harris.
Mrs. L. H. Evans of Little Rock is
here for a visit with Mrs. j. F. Wor
then.
Miss Lelah Wyatt OF Little ROCK is
spending a few days here as the guest
of Mrs. Ben Davis.
Mrs. S. G. Thomas has returned to
her home at Little Rock, after short
visit here with Mrs. T. R. Ashcraft.
Miss Margaret Dewoody, who has
been in Washington for several weeks
past, is now the guest of friends at
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Lake of
Hampton, Va, are here for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Freeman and
Mrs. Florence Hearn.
Mrs. C. T. Harding is here from
Fayetteville. for visit with Mrs. Van
Knox and Mrs. May Tomlinson.
The Royal Neighbors will meet this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Mrs.
Henry D. McClesky, at her home, 92O
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Lake of
Hampton, Va, are here for visit
with Mr.. and Mrs E. w. Freeman and
Mrs. Florence Hearn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

was enjoyed. Those in the party were
Miss Mary Tarver, Miss Annie Red
ding, Miss Josephine Hope, Cyril Fels
Albert Holland and Will Miller, with
Mrs. E. J. Redding as chaperone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

Miss Margaret Dewoody, who has
been in Washington for several weeks
past, is now the guest Of friends at
Charlotte, N. C..
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

Mrs. S. G. Thomas has returned to
her home at Little Rock, after short
visit here with Mrs. T. R. Ashcraft.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-23

Will Miller was host Sunday to a
party of his friends, on an auto ride to
Lee Springs, where basket picnic
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
ONLY ONE ADMITTED
TO i, S, CITIZENSHIP
Many Applications Dismissed for Va
rious Reasons; One Case
Postponed

/. NJ Karchmer OF the Karchmer
Iron and Metal company was the only
applicant admitted by the district oour,
today as citizen OF the United States.
karohmcr was born in Russia, and
came to this country twelve years ago
VI. K Beyingtou, Chief examining Of
ilccr, represented the federal govern
mcnt AT the hearings.
The case oi Moses Fmklcstcin was
continued until January because Harry
& lp>her. local insurance man and a
wltncS, for the applicant, didn't know
whether or not Inc was citizen OF the
United States He thought Finkelsteins
father had taken out his naturalization
paper, when he was 4 or SycarS old
but the uncertainty caused postpone
ment OF the case.
Many applicants dismissed their owr
cases for various reasons, such as in
valid declarations. non-rcSidcnce, etc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
RAILWAY STOCKS
IN A RAPID RISE
ON WALL Street
Movement Encouraged by Bill
lion Dollar Earnings,

NEW YORK, Sept l6-Impressiyc
buying OF railway shares which had IT'S
inception III yesterdays late dealings
was resumed witlilgreater activity dur
ing todays short session Of the stock
exchange The movement appeared to
be predicatcd on the highly favorable
conditions under which the leading
transportation roads are known to he
operating and probably received addi-
tlonal stimulus, from the recent report
oi the interstate commerce commission
which showed that IN the last fiscal
year the principal railroad systems OF
the country had for the first time N
their history made net earnings III eN-
cess OF SlOO0000O0O
Today's advance vas led by Union
Pacific Great Northern, Atchlson, 1t
Paul. New York Central. the principal
coalerS. Reading excepted, cotton car
rylng lines and numerous MINOR issues
Gain, OF the first hour III which deal
iugs assumed enormous proportions
ranged from ! to almost J points and
the market, capacity absorbing vast
quantities OF these issues, was put to a
test such as II had not experienced N
many months. There was considerable
realizing with resultant receSSlons OF a
point OF more from bcS, quotations.
Another striking feature oi the ScS.
sion was the record scored by III,
| nitcd States Steel At 1919
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
HINTS FOR
YOUR HOKB

DROCURE fresh peaches, free irous
r bruises, and ,peel Secure a large
= old fashioned stone jar, the sort
that comes with closely fitted stone
cover. something on the fashion OF the
old-s,yle churns
Place IN this alternate layers Of
freshly peeled peaches and crauulatcl
sugar, using about pound for pounl
OF sugar and fruit
Place the stone cover tightly IN
placc-scal around with sealing wax
and bury in the earth leaving the lar
low enough IN the earth to prevent
freezing or mound enough earth over
It to prevent freezing Just as one does
when burying cabbagcS or apples
Do not disturb these for three months,
and five is better When opened you
will find the most delicious preserves
that can be imagined better in flavor
and different than from any other
method. Something OF the flavor ot
branded peaches, rich and smooth and
better than by any other process
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
Has Nordica's Soul Been
Giuen to SeUen- Year-Old
Girl? Psychologists Ask

IT'S issue for September, diScusses
the PatSon case" at length, and
the inference is drawn that the
souls OF Nine Nordict and OF some
famous dancer. who died thou
sands Of years ago" are in the
child. She is described as being
normal unless her remarkable
power to interpret rhythm and mu-
sic in calSthenic actions be re-
pardcd as abnormal" She is nearly
8 years old. and IRON the time
She was old enough to walk She
was noticed to respond to music
in an unusual way and from her
fourth year she began spontaneous
" to dance when she would hear
music or sounds that were rhyth-
mic"
rhc child has had no instruction
in dancing but when o years old
she would interpret the most clas
sic music IN terms oi dancing and
Caltsthcnlc movements in a manner
wholly unmcchincal and without
the formal and trained mechanics
OF the ballet James II Hyslop
took her before Mr.. Bclasco.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
CA[0MEL TODAY,
SICK TOMORROW
Dose of Nasty Calomel Makes
You Sick and You Lose
a Days Work.

Calomcl Saliya,c, IT,, mercury Cal
omel acts like dynamite ON a sluggish
liver When calome comes into con
tae, with sour bile it craShc, into 1t,
causing cramping and nausea
II you lccl bilious. hcadachy, consti-
paicd AMI all knocked ont. Just go to
your druGg,, and set a So cent bottle
oi Dodsou's Liver Tone, winch Is a
harmlcs, vegetable substitute tor dan
gerouS calomrl Take a spoonful. Ud
II It doesn't star, Your liver and
s,falghtcn YOU mp better and quicker
than nasty calomcl and without making
YOU sick. YOU just go back and get your
money back
II you take oalomel today you'll b,
sick and nausea,ed tomorrow besides
I, may salivate YOU while " YOU take
Dodson'S Liver Tone YOU will wake NJ
feeling great, full OF ambition. ant
ready 'ot work or play It's harmless
pleasant and safe TO give TO children
t,ey like it--Ady
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
kidney Disorder
(BY Or. v. NJ. PieRcE)

"Thc most simple methods ARE usually
the most effective ones when treating
any disorder of the human system" The
mere drinking cup OF IN, water each
morning. plenty Of pure water al day.
and little anurlc before every meal has
been found tho most effective means Of
overcoming kidney trouble Death would
occur II tho kidneys did nst work day and
night In separating poisous and uric acid
from the blood
The danger signals are backache, de-
prcssions. aches and pains hcavincss,
drowsncss. irritnhility, headaches, chilli
ness rheumatic twingcs. swollen joints
or gout
Since II Is such n simple matter to ster
into your fevUri'e drug store and obtain
nnurlc. rs every druggist dspenscs II,
anyone who earnestly desires to regain
health and REV life viii waste no time
IN beginning this treatment Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16

Epwor,h and of the many state schools
at statehood hurt the thr.e schools OF
the NJ L. church. south. IN Oklahoma.
Rev J. ). Lamar OF Saltwater. mem
Der OF the NJ f. church, south, said he
knew the church had 4 conditional
title shortly after the establishment OF
the school, and did not support it Tor
that reason.
Land Given on Stand.
NJ Putnam. former real estate
dealer here, said he donated eleven
acres OF land 10 the development com
pany to help the school proposition
out He gave the land ON which the
buildings were built
81 gave the land to increase the
value OF my other holdings nearby he
said. "Epworth did increase the valu,
OF MY property. and I'm satisfied !
did not put IN a claim ior the land
donated. am not an Indian piver
gave the land to the development com
pany. and did not hope ever TO get II
back /, th, school did not run ! got
pny money out ot my property near the
Epworth land
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
CHEERFUL GRINS BY
CHAUFFEUR GREETING
TO TRIPLE FlNlNG

1HHOMAS BRUCE, negro ohaui
four for !. Tobias, was th2
q most cheerful dciendan, this
morning who has appeared IN police
court for some time He pleaded
guilty to a charge OF having 10
drivers license When the Judge
said "Tcn and costs" he lost no,
hlt OF the ,milc that was limited in
extent by his ears
lhc second charge was that oi
driving with glaring headlights. III,
grinncd while the motorcop cN-
planned just what the charge meant
On that he was fined s. and costs.
Then Mr. Tobias, his employer.
testified that the negro had stolen
the car out of the garage and gone
for a JOY ride and that it was no,
his first offensc.
Fifty dollars and costs and thir-
ty days in Jail the Judge declared.
Thomas grinned and sat down, re-
marking to fellow prisoners; Now
what do youall know about that"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
YOUNG HARTMAN GIVEN
IDEAL COUNTRY ESTATE

NEW YORK, Sept lb-Mrs. Ed
ward Hartman, 1t became known here
tonight has transferred to her son. vii
liam AveriIl Hartman Arden House,
near Goshen, n. Y. The estate pro-
jcctcd by the late Edward II Harri-
man as his ideal country home, in
cludcs $500 acres OF forest, lake and
stream Arden House" i, located on
a mountain summit overlooking the
Ramopo valley and the surrounding
country for many miles on the llud.
son river The estate is valued at S.
OM00O Young Hartman since hi'
marriage year age, has tcslded al
l"Ardcn House" in a wing especially
tbult ior himself and wife.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
eminent PEOPLE
TO Be SPEAKERS
Distinguished Array to Be Here
for Teachers Meet
BIG ATTENDANCE IS SURE
President BriIeS Optimistic at
Committee Gathering,

Pres {. ". Briles OF the Oklahoma
Educational association declared TODAY
that the array OF outside speakers tC
address the state teachers at tins year :
convention. November 20 and Deccm
Der and ,, would be twice as strong
as any eve, brought here before
teachers convention
The executive committee OF the teach
ers association was m session toda,
al the ee-Huckius hotel completma
the program and preparing local ar
rangemcntS for the convention PresI.
dent Brilcs. a member OF the commit
tee, gave the following list of speak
ers to be here for the convention a.
"reylScd and official"
Among the Speakers
T. G. Holden OF Chicago, represent
ing the agricultural department. OF tn,
International Harvester company
{. Coates superintendent ut thu
rural school, OF Kentucky
Pres. II. " Shyrock OF the Soahcrt
Illinois State Normal school
Dr.. l.. A. Steiner OF Iowa college
Grlnnell Iowa,
Arthur Chamberlain secretary OF III,
California State Teachers association
San Francisco.
Miss Florence T. Fox oi the Unite,
States bureau oi education Washing
ton
Walter Ahearn, professor of religion
education OF Drake university De
MoincS Iowa
Big Attendance Sure.
The attendance at this years con
vention will be far greater than at an
previous gathering %, the state. teach
ors, Mr.. BrilcS said Tie asserted tn,
the number Of teacher, attending
certain to- he IN excess of bOOO an
probably will reach 1000
\ big drawing feature :, the iaC
that the convention will bc opcne
Thanksgiving day, giving the teacher
opportunity to see the annual iootba
game between Oklahoma university an
III, AggicS at the FAIR Grounds,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
Catholics Gather
for Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept l6-promir.
ent Catholic laymen and churchmcn
from throughout the United States be
gan arriving here TODAY iot the fourth
biennial meetings OF the national con
ference OF Catholic charitic, beginning
Sunday
The problems to be discussed includ.
institutional care OF children. The
placing of dependent children in private
homc, teaching oi social work in the
Catholic colleges; modern methods IL
treating defective and delinquent chill
drcn and minimum wage and social IN
Surancc. The first general scSpon vii
he held Sunday nirht
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Use the Want Ads to secure good
positions as clerks and accountants.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
Canning and Preserving

Grape Conseryc-Eight pounds blue
grapes, two oranges, one Gun pecan nut
meats. juice of one lemon one pint
watcr three pounds sugar, ono halt
pound raisins, Remove skin from
grapes, cook pulp until seed, loosen,
press through sieve. add sugar and
oranges thinly sliced and lemon juice.
Cook about an hour When right con
si>tcncy add raSinS and nuts and put
into jars.
Cucumber RclSh-Takc fresh me
dium sized cucmbcrS and slice as you
would for the table, until YOU have
enough to ill quart jar, add medium
sized onion thlnly sliced season with
salt and mix carefully Then fiji jar>
as tull as possible. cover with Scaldlug
hot cider vinegar and iaSten tightly
Keep IN a cool, dark place. They will
be delicious with the aroma and flavor
oi the fresh cucumber and will keen
indefinitely
Canned Sweet Corn -Eigh vup,
/ sweet corn. nc.hall cup sugar, one
hall cup salt Cook all together twenty
minutes, pack tightly in glass cans and
seal When wanted for Use put into
sieve and pour cold water through, then
heat and serve
Corn Salad-O dozen ears sweet
corn. one large head cabbage. tN,
large cucumherS three mangucs, sal
to taste, one large cup sugar, one table
spoon tu'mcrlC two cups vinegar, ON,
tablespoon celery seed one Tablespoon
mustard leroundl Mix all together
boil ten minutes seal while hot Goo,
To serve with meat aud for sandwiches
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16

clude the $500 block on North Shartel
morning with the corporation commits
sion.
/ Educational Beard Meets-The execu-
/ tive board OF the oklahoma Educational
association IL meeting here today for tho
purpose Of arranging a program for thu
annual meeting Of the association.
which will begin here Thanksgiving Day
and continue the remainder OF Thanks
giving week.
! Blessing In Shawnee--W |. Blessing.
member II the state Industrial commits
sion, is In Shawnee today on private
business.
/ Love Returns-JaCk Love- chairman OF
the corporation commission, returned this
morning from Tulsa. where he conducted
r hearing yesterday aon complaint
against the service n the Wells fargo
| Express company
Construes Discount Rule In an opinion
today the corporation commission holds
thnt when the luat idy NJ dis cunt on
bills owed to public service corporations
fnils on Surdav tre discount shall >" al
lowed II the bill is paid the following
Monday
To Address Class-Eyangelist Butks
Culpepper OF Memphis, Tenn, Will ad-
dress the Knick"rbockcr class of St
I.ukc's Sunday school. Eighth and Roh-
inson sunday morning AT $50 o'clock
All young men are invited to hear him.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-09-16
political Adversing)
Words of a Democrat

has been courthouse taxation
1910 he y ~ mills N thousand dollar valuation
advance oI than p above last and than
above 1914
Since long be 1911 1912
1918 and 1914 when w tarro much
lower than before why oh why will hesitate him
the assessors Officer He equipped with the knowledge OF Justice
and baokbonethc essential characteristics OF Office hut
But democrat am for myself and ncghbor
first and loyalty second for Carro Tor