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New Britain herald., 1916-12-22
WALTER WILLS HIT
 IN LEACH'S ROLE

Walter Wills, the clever comedian of the Lyceum musical stock com pany, has increased his popularity with the patrons of the theater this week by his tireless efforts to pro- vide mirth during the production of Girls Will Be Girls" Versatility is written all over MT. Wills makeup, and everything he does is done well. The part played by him this week calls for numerous dancing numbers, and the manner in which they are executed evokes tumultuous applause from the houses.
 Al Leach, who appeared in this city
New Britain herald., 1916-12-22
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ing won in the Heraid"s popularity contest
 The first show starts At o'clock and the second at 8:16. "The Trap per- will continue in the program the entire Christmas week. The rest of the program will be changed dur ing the week as usual on Monday, Wednesday and Friday but ''The Trapper' will remain as a feature on each of the programs during the week.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-22
A UtiIitY Christmas

Why not something in a skating set for the High school or Boarding school Miss?-and for the holiday festivities what is better than nice dress hat,-scarf for that New Years dinner at the hotel? Come in and see c. M. Grocock at his specially shop, 139 Main St. He is always pleased to show his latest styles advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-22

both show to advantage in this weeks show The usual matinee will be held tomorrow afternoon and the final presentation of the production will be held tomorrow evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-22

work that reflects considerable credit on Miss Williams and Frank Fan ming, who assumes the role of the bandit
New Britain herald., 1916-12-22

When you wash a child's tam-o- shanter hat, dry it over 8 dinner plate, and it vii not shrink.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
How to Keep the Face
 Young and Attractive

The way to ward off old age is not to fear it, not to allow one's self to be oppressed by the dread of advancing years. Use only legitimate preven- tiyes and avoid trying experiments with preparations that have not stood the test of time. An entirely safe and very effective way to keep the complexion young looking and heau- tiful is to apply ordinary mercohzed wax at bedtime, using it like cold cream, washing. it off in the morning. This gradually absorbs the withered, faded cuticle, which is replaced by the more youthful, pink tinted undefskin. One ounce of this wax, to be had at any drug store, is enough to complete ly reluvenate wo1n-out complexion.
 Crows feet and other wrinkles, the first signs of advancing age, may be removed by a simple. harmless prepa- ration made by dissolving an ounce of powdered saxolite in a half pint witch hazel. It is used as face bath.-- Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
POLICE NAB OLLIE
 4 AND MUCH WHDSKEy
Chief Stewart Announces He Will Charge will, Forgery Persons Get
 ting Booze Under Assumed Name.

Ollie Dukes. negro woman, is a prisoner al the city police station, having been arrested yesterday after noon by Chief of Police Frank Stew art, on charge of having been sell ing liquor.
 Two cases of whiskev, and eight loose pints of the same stuff. were taken in charge Ey Chief Stewart. The cases were addressed to Bertha Williams" and the presumption is that tho Dukes woman has been hay ing liquor shipped to her under a name not her own.
 In this connection. Chief of Police Stewart let ii be known yesterday that he is on the hlnt for negroes here who have been obtaining whis- key under assumed names, thus mak- ing it more than ordinarily difficult for the officers to definitely locate tho consignees of many shipments. The chief stated that he is Investigating into this matter, and that he proposes to file charges of forgery in every case where any person, white or black, signs a name not his own for whiskey, whether it comes by freight CT express. The chief is also cOntin- uing to watch the shipments of whis- key into Pine Bluff, and has number of persons under surveillance, who have been receiving more whiskey than is generally ordered or needed for personal or family use.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
TWO MORE GOOD
 ROADS COMPETE

Work was completed yesterday by the city street building forces, on West Sixth avenue, to the yards of tbe several big lumber nanufacturin= x plants. and on East barraque and other streets 10 the big Doris B. com, press of ihe Pine Bluff Compress company, in the eastern extremity of the city.
 AS a result. the commercial inter- ests of the city have now the ability to haul their product and goods over roads as well built as any to be foun7 anywhere. under aN'tonditions and n any Sort of .'Weathea'l Ieg'e7 ofore, the compress and the several big wood working plants have been greatly in cGnvenienCed and diScommodcd be cause of the poor roads leading to the plants. and farmers have also sui fered because of the condition cf tfese two important arteries leading into the city.
 Property owners in the sections in volved the plants themselves, the city and the county, all co-operated Ill meeting the expense of the work, and much of the actual work was done by the city teams and men. Mayor Simon Bloom personally devotins a consid erable portion of bis time to super visipg the work. Last evening, the mayor announced that both reads have been completed and are new being used by the teams and wagons.
 The East Barraquc sfleet road is 70 be given coating of asphaltic oil, which will give the surface of the road heavier carrying qualities, and will serve to add to it's life, under any conditions. The oiling Of the road will be completed within a few days. after it is once started. and this work is expected to be under way wlthlI the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
CHILD';S TONGUE BECOMES COATED
 IF CONS1!IPA1E
When Cross. Feverish and Sick ' Give California Syrup
 Of Figs

Children love this fruit laxative" ]" and nothing else cleanses the tender stomach, liver and bowels so nicely. " A child simply will not stop playing to empty the bowels, and the result is, they become tightly clogged with waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sours, then your little one becomes cross, half-sick,. feverish, don't eat, sleep or act s,a9sraliy, breath is bad, system fllll Of cold, has sore threat, stomacil-ache or diarrhoea. Listen, Mother! See if tongue is coated, then give & teaspoonful of "Califoinia Syrup of Figs" and iG. few hours all the constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the sYs- tenn, and you have a we'll, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers give California Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly harmless: children love it, and it never fails to act on the stomach, liver and bowels.
 Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot tie. of California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for crown ups plainly printed on the bottle. Be- ware of counterfeits sold here. Get the genuine, made by "California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
B NEW MEMBERS OF
 '. M. L. A. IN 5 DAYS
Special Membership Committee Work- ing for 100 New Members Ahead
 of Schedule.

The special membership committee of the Young Mems Christian associ- aton, which is conducting a ten-day campaign here for 100 additional mem- bers, as part of the nationwide ten day campaign for 30,000 members, has been at work only three days; but al ready has added 33 new members to the rolls of the association.
 With J. s. Wilson as chairman. the sepcial membership committee, whicl, is composed of the younger members of the association, has been conducting an energetic campaign, principally among the young men of the city. and with hird of the desired 100 new members already obtained, the com- mittee believes it will not only achieve the goal, but will get more than the 100 members.
 When the campaign comes to close, the members of the committee will have a celebration luncheon, at which a prize will be. awarded the member of the committee who has accomplish ed the greatest results during the cam paign.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
GULF REFINING C0.
 PAYS S2,O00 FOR n N e
 OIL LAND LEASES
10 .~w D. C.. Richardson Disposes of Rights on 44O Acres
 Near Faith.

The Gulf Refining company of Iouisiana has purchased from D. C. Richardson of Shreveport the miner al rights on 440 acres of Iaad in the neiahborhood of Faith. paying Mir Richardson $2.000 cash for the leases, according to a document filed for re- cord in the. Jefferson circuit clerk s office. MT Richardson recently dis posed Of leases on 3S0 acres of land near Faith to the Standard Oil con- lany of Louisiana, for $1 00O cash.
 The oil and gas rights acquired by the Gulf company are on 440 acres owned by H. Herr, II. E. Helvie and j. Y. Herr, 1G0 acres owned by D. B.. Andrews, 80 acres owned by C. E. sad F. B. McCaskey, 40 acres owned by N k: Stephenson. and SC acres owned by Franz Zangerl. who are to receive one-eighth of any oil found, and to be paid 2 stipulated amount per annum for each gas well that may be brought in.
 The fact that the Standard Oil and Calf companies have become inter- csted in the Faith field is taken as additional evidence that oil exists there or the prospects are unusually promising.
 A test well drilled recently has been capped, the impression created iay the drillers being that it was a dry hole. Since then. the Richsrdson leases have heen purchased by the Standard Oil and Gulf companies. :.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
RAILROADS WANT
 1O DO R|GH7, IS LEES AFFjRMAlI0N
Chairman Railroad Confer ence Committee Explains
 hlrpose of Suits.
s>sss ---------

New Nanks Nov. 15.-Suits filed hy rallroa eSssea gaiast the federal govern. ment toAsaest the constitutionalitv If the AdaiGson eight hour law are also expected to result in the interpreta tlon of ?d;Ea statute should ii be up- held, the ytailfoads manage colnpris. ligh tneI Iat.anM conferenoe commit tSe nf ERAlJoa6is, announced in a state . meht heTe tonight
 k suits 70 the e$validity of the la !, and to rsstlain the Government from Tu'ting is into effect were filed here today byf the New York Central and Erie lailrcads. Similar suits will be brought by each railroed in the coun try in, each federal district it tra- verses, aSS S{9goTtling to Elisha Lee, chair man cFtNs .cenfcrenca committee. M Lee issued atstatement tonight at the end of the committees three day secret session explaining the ran- roads program in their fight against the law. The statement says:
 Two questions are involved in the appeal of the railroads to the courts for light on the Adamson law: First is the law constitutional? Second, if it is constitutional, what does t mean?
 Opinions have been expressed by eminent authorities that the law is unconstitutional, and there arc con- flicting opinions as to how the law if constitutional, should be applied Therefore, the railroads must, as a matter of duty. ask the courts if the law is within the power of congress; it is a duty they owe not alone to the owners of these properties but also to the public that provides the revo- nue for payment Of wages. If the law is declared constitutional, it is ex- rected that the courts will make clear it's meaning, and the railroads, it is unnecessary to say, will faithfully follow the instl uctions of the courts
 "ln the bringing e of suits thruout tho country, the railroads have no desire to delay action or to resort to teChnicalities. The railroads are anxious to have speedy decisions in the points at issue. These separate suits are necessary to protect the indiv dual roads. A general suit would protect inc individual road. only in the jurisdiction in which the test case was brought and would leave roads subject 10 prosecution in other juris- dictions. 's
 '"rhe railroads have chosen what seems to be the shortest and most practical method of reaching an early decision. and. in the meantime, avoid ing multiplicity ofeprosecutions and suits. T'he railroads earnestly desire to take the right road. and it is for this reason that they have asked the courts for light to show them the road"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17

medicine l took. Every month since l was young girl l had suffered with cramps in my sides at periods and was never regular. l saw your advertise nlent in the newspaper and the picture of 8 women who had been saved from an operation and this picture was i'm pressed cn ny mind. The doctor had given me only two more days to make up my mind so sent my husband to the
 drug store at once for a bottle of Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and believe me, I only took four doses be- fore I felt change and when l had fin ished the third bottle Twas cured and never felt better. l grant you the priv ilege to publish my letter and am only too glad to let other women know of my cure" ."-Mrs. THos. MCGoN!cAI, 34332 Hartville Street, Phila., Pa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
MRS. T. F. ADAMS'
 HOME RTRGLARIZED

A prowler ransacked the residence Of Mrs. T. r. Adams, at. I'll West Sixth avenue, some time yesterday or early last night. Mrs. Adams is visit ing in Louisville, Ky, and it is not known just what was stolen.
 The burglary was discovered by Jesse Afford, captain Of the Mo- fire station, last night. Mr. Afford noted one of the doors open, and investiga- tion showed the house had been ran sacked Ms9
 It is believed that the thief worked during the celebration of the Demo cratic victory. and it is suspected the crime was committed by the same person who secured clothing, shoes and other articles from Will Collier last Friday night, when Governor Brought made an address at the courthouse
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
EIa E MOTHER
 AND HESTER ARRIVE

Mrs. Bradbury and daughter, Yrs. Alex Browning, arrived yesterday from Orange. Va. and arc guests at the Hotel Pines. They came to be present at the third trial of their son and brother, T. g. Bradbury. charged with the murder of P. c. ,Fenkins, who was shot to death on the porch of his home near Sherrill on the night of Dec. 26, 1915. The juiies in the two trials were unable to agree on a yer dict. Bradbury's father, and several other members of the family. are ex- pected Sunday, The trial is docketed to begin Monday. Mrs. Bradbury and her daughter called upon Bradbury at the jail yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
IN SESSION AT WHEELING.

Wheeling, W. Va. Nov. 16.AThe an nual convention of tho West Virginia division. of the International Order of Kings Daughters, the woman's or ganization of the Episcopal church, began in this. city todaY with a good attendance All tho cfapters of the organization thruout, the state had delegates present. The business ses- sions will continue two days and will be intersparsed with several features Of entertainment prepared in honor of the visitors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
DEARTH OF DWELLINGS.

Correspondence Associated Press)
 Christiania. Oct. 26-The shortage of available dwelling houses, with still more serious prospects for the winter, is reported from various places in Nor way. In certain districts city authori- ties have resorted to extreme meas ures to provide shelter for those un- able to find houses. The city council of Bergen has begun to appropriate unoccupied houses, but the number of these is inadequate. The aldermen of Trondhiem have requested author ization to expropriate not oniv vacant houses. but also clubrooms and similar localities. The Christiania authori- ties are considering the appropriation and use as dwellings of taverns and even places devoted to religious gath erinss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
MEN FEEL TIRED. TOO

While much is said about tiyed wo- men it must be remembered that men also pay the penalty of ovcrwork. When the kidneys are weak, inactive or sluggish, when one feels tired out and miserable, has the "blues," lacks energy and ambition. Foley Kidney Pills are tonic and strengthening. They act quickly. Mann's Pharamacy. eodtf % Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
MORE PAY FOR STREET CAR MEN.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 16.-Thc several thousand motormen and con- ductors employed by the Kansas City Railways company. the local street car organization, went to work toaay under a new wage schedule which provides for. 8 Sphstantialy increase in lay. Under the new schedule iae mipimnm <. monthly wage is. raissG from $45 to So5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
TOOK THE HURT oJT OF HER
 RACK.

Mrs. Anna Byrd, T 1scumbia, Ala, writes: "I was down with my back 50 l could not stand up more than half the time. Foley Kidney Pills took all Of the hurt out. <" Rheumatic rains, swollen ankles, radzache. stiff joints and sleep disturbing bladder ailments indicate disordered kidneys and bladder trouble. Mann's, Pharm- acy, eodtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
No DOUBT ABA:,T THIS

Foley Cathartic Tablets are just a plain, honest, old-fashionod physic. They act promptly and effectively OH the bowels without pain. sriping or nausea. They keep the stomach sweet, tho liver active, and the bcWels reeu- lar.f They baaiSh biiiousness, sick headaches sour stomae eh, indigestion
 Mann Pharmacy. cod,f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17

Iln my Side ana pach until l nearly went crazy. l went to different doctors and they all said l had
 female trouble and would not get any
 relief until 1 would
 bc operated on. l
 had suffered for four
 ye ars before this
 time, but ] kept get
 ting worse the more
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
EY GLASS TO
 ENTERTAIN TONIGHT

The Wesley Bible class of the First Methodist church will entertain it's members and several friends this ev- ening, at a banquet at the Young Mems Christian association, arrange ments having been perfected for 70 covers at the affair.
 The luncheon will be prepared and served by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian assoca- tion, and the profits of the venture will be added to the fund being raised by the auxiliary for the night educa- tional classes which are in course of organization at the Y. M. c. A.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17

Specials received at Savannah, Ga.. report the death at Atlantic City of Brig.-Gen. Dan c. Kingsman. retired, former United States engineer at Sa- vannah. and later elevated tc chief of engineers in Washington. He was born in 1852,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
WOMAN GIVEN
 TWO DAYS
To Make Up Her Mind for Surgical Operation. She Re fused; Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.
(OnpOund'

Philadelphia, Pa.-"One year ago l was very sick and I suffered with pains
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17

The Chilean senate has ratified the nolnination of Santiago Aldunate IS ambassador to the United States. Sonor Aldunate is at present minister to Italy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17
NORTH CAROLINA z. S.

Burlington. x. C., Nov. 16.-Thc vanguard of the North Carolina Sun day school hosts arrived today and committees began the preliminary work of the annual convention of the North Carolina Sunday School as sociation, which will open tomorrow for a three-day session. Gilbert '. Stephenson, of Winston -Salen will preside over the sessions and several officials of the international associa- tion wifi be among the speakers The annual report prepared by Secretary J. Walter Long, of Greensboro, shows Q gratifying increase in membership of the Sabbath schools throughout the state during the past twelve months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-17

Marie Doro, Lasky Star In Parss
 mount Pictures.
 Marie Doro's latest opera cloak f, made of brocaded soire, lined will thiffon and edged with Kolinsky. This .loak created quite a sensation at a n, tent reception in Los Angeles.
 Miss Doro will be seen at the BN theatre today in "The Lash.'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26

When a woman's children are her
levpls ihey coat jus, the same
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
LEAK BETWEEN WALL STREET
AND CAPITAL, LIMITED,
PROBE ASKED

Washington, December pa resoIu-
ton asking for investigation of con-
fiicting interpretations placed upon
the Presidents note to belligerent
Powers by the State Department and
the consequent fluctuations of the mar
ket caused thereby was introduced In
the House thisafternoon by Repre-
sentative Wood, of Indiana.
The resolution asked that a COM
mittee of five Representatives be ap-
pointed by the Speaker to investigate
and make a report as to whether or
not anyone high in the administration
or Government affairs or any relative
Of anyone high in authority in the ad-
ADMINISTRATION proflted financially, either
directly or indirectly, by the huctua-
tions in the stock market occurring
on Thursday December II, 1916, fol-
lowing the two contradictory interpre-
tations given to the public from the Of
fee of the Secretary of State concern
ing the note of the Presidnt, dated
December 20, 1916, to the belligerent
Powers"
| Wood did not formally present the
resolution on the floor of the House.
Instead, he merely sent II to the reso-
luton clerk, who dropped it in his
'resolution basket" As the news
spread about the floor members gath
cred in little knots to discuss II.
Explaining the purpose Of his reso-
luton. Representative Wood stated
that the House was teeming with
rumors that carried charges against
parties high In the administration.
IF these rumors are true" he said
il is right that we should know IT,
and II they are not true, then the
skirts OF those 80 charged should be
cleared" ?
| Wood added that names were being
mentioned freely in the House, but
that the parties alleged to be con-
oerned were so high up In the councils
OF the administration he felt con.
strained not 70 mention them himself
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black Draught.

McDuff. va suffered for several
ears" says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, ol
his place. with sick headache. and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me 10 try
fhediords Black-Draught, which | did
nd found II TO be the best family medi.
tine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
ame now, and when my children feel q
uitle bad, they ask me for dose, and Il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell Of sick.
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught Is purely
vegetable, and has been found TO regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lirve Indigestion. collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similai
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has refited more
than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommend:
Back-Draught. Price only DC Uei 2
package to-day. &C rs
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-26
Fighting For independence

Paris, December 22-France coin
cides with England in its view of Pres
ident Wilson's peace notes. The Temps
typifled the public view today in the
following comment:
THE United States must not forget
that we are fighting for Frances in.
dependence. The United States is suf-
fering from the war by the fault OF
those who brought. it about. Their
plea for peace is respectable. We
want victory which renders another
aggression impossible"