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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02
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BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1917.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02

The bill now before the legislature
which has for its object the selection
of better jurors is an aim in the right
direction. The juror often has an i'm.
portant service to perform. Upon him
to large extent falls the dispensation
of justice. He has part in determining
damages in civil cases, and in decid-
ing whether a man is to have liberty
or even life in criminal prosecutions
Under the haphazard system which has
prevailed in Vermont but little care
has been exercised in the selection o!
men of judgment, intelligence and fair.
ness who are to serve as members of
juries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02

Senator Weeks of Massachusetts,, a
strong and influential member of the
senate post office committee, has rem
dered the newspapers of the country a
great service, as we'll as the people gen.
orally, by working energetically and
successfully in opposition to the plan
to reduce drop letters to one cent, and
increasing the rate of second class
mail matter one-half cent pound MI
Weeks showed conclusively that the
cutting of the letter rate would cost
the government some $25,000,000 an
nually, while the increase of the rate
on second class matter would bring in
only about $5,O00,000 towards the def
cheney. Tho administration, explained
Mr.. Weeks, is confronting very seri'
Gus treasury deficit, and needs all ii
can get in revenue to help it out. Then
again, it must be remembered that the
publishers of the country are today
facing a most serious problem in the
increased cost of print paper. To in
crease their mailing rates now, and
thus add to their heavy burden, would
be unwise, he said.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02

Thirty thousand American settlers
have entered Canada since the out
break of war. Immigration to the Do
minion from Great Britain and CONT
mental Europe has almost ceased since
August.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02

We have heard so much grumbling
about the primary law in the New
Hampshire newspapers that we ex-
pected to see a close contest when the
question of repeal came up in the house
at Concord this week, but the majority
in favor of retaining the law was on
a six-to-one basis, or to be exact, 227
to 40. The primary is by no means
perfect at the present stage, but the
men who like to be bosses in politics
are usually found lined up against it..
The permanency of the primary in
practically all of the states is assured.
1t will be amended and improved
from time to time, but it is safe to
assume that the old packed caucus
and the conventions where trades and
promises and bag full of tricks were
used are gone forever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02
AUCTION

Having sold my farm l will sell at
public auction ON the premises in Dunn
merston Center, VT, IL miles from
Rratt1pbOro on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02

The Scots in Ulster first established
linen manufacture during the reign of
James l., and from this beginning has
the business of the present day de-
veloped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02
TO RENT.

TO RENT Fertile village farm, II
minutes to Brooks House by automobile.
Heavy producing land. never falling
spring water. Address Box f. II. Phoe-
nix Cffice. 9-12"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02
Do YOU know

how YOU you will be circumstanced at
co? You. can be sure If you will make a
practical investment in one Of our En-
dowments. Look into the subject Ma.
tional Life Insurance Co., Montpelier,
VT. (Mutual) Gsth year.
ALBERT c. LAIRD, Special Agent
Abbott Block, 8rattIeboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02
WANTED.

WANTED-At once, middle aged wom
an for general housework. MRS o. w.
AMIDON, Grove, VT. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-03-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO LET Choppng also logging job
for portable mill. b. W. Handy. 90
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
I DOUBT TT.

When a pair of red lips are upturned
to thine own,
With no one to gossip about it,
Do you pray for endurance to lei
them alone?
Well, maybe you do, but I doubt it
When small white hand, you arc
permitted to seize,
With velvety softness about it,
Do you let it alone without even a
squeeze?
Well, maybe you do, but I doubt it
When small round waist you are
: permitted to squeeze,
With a sort of plumpness about it
Do you argue with right, or Go yot
argue with wrong?
Well, maybe you do, but I doubt it.
II. r. in Merchants & Planters
Review.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
FRAZER AND CROSS
AT A. O. IT. w. MEETING

Grand Master Workman J. r.
Frazer and Grand Recorder H. L..
Gross, with Mrs. Frazer and Mrs
Cross, came down from Little Rock
last evening, and were guests Of
honor at the big district meeting, held
by Pine Bluff lodge No. Sc, A. o. U.
W., at its hall in West Second ave-
nue..
There was a very large attendance
at the meeting, and the greatest en-
thusiasm was displayed by the Of
ficers and members of the lodge A
dozen or more applications were re-
ceived, and five new members were
initiated. There were interesting and
enlivening talks by the visitors and
some of the officers of the lodge.
After the business session, the
members of the lodge. and their
guests, went to the Riverside cafe,
where delicious supper was served,
following which the entire party re-
turned to the hall, where dancing was
enjoyed for an hour or more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
DECLARES old SATAN
IS REAL PERSONALITY
DR.. Jordan Scores "pOuter" and
"Vult,er" in Stirring Sermon
Last Night.

The Devil ana His Best Friend, .
was the topic discussed bv Rev. A,
: Homer Jordan last night at the Chris
! tan church. After a stirring song
service led by Prof. Hohgatt and the
| big choir, and the beautiful SOLO. "A
! Clean Heart DR.. JORDAN delivered
an eloquent sermon or the above sub
| Ject. DR.. Jordan first told what the
Devil is.
"He is" said the speaker. "a fallen
| angel. We are told in the sixth
verse of Judge. And angels who kept
not their own municipalities. but left
their proper habitations he hath kept
IN everlasting bondage till the iudg-
ment day Jesus said, I saw Satan
fall as lighting from Heaven The
Devil is a personality Jesus spoke
| of the devil and his angels being cast
into fire. Fire is not prepared for
an abstract idea but may be for
person. Satan is not the personality
which he is often pictured to be. that
of horned being, with barbed tail
and cloven feet, and wearing red ves-
ture. But he is personality like
God is a personality. He has power
TO deceive. He has power to hinde"
He takes advantage of us.
Satan provokes us to do thingl
contrary to Gods law. He causes
men to lie. He makes men swear.
He turns men against God. He has
power to destroy. lie brought sin
and wrath into the world. He oper-
ates on the hearts of men in the very
presence Of God. He accuses men
before God.
Some of the best friends of Satan
are first the pouted." Here DR.. Jo:-
dan scored the men ana women in the
church who pout. "The Lord" said
the speaker, "has no place in this
world or in the next So far as his
kingdom is concerned for the man
who pouts." This, he we'll illustrat
ed in the character eff the older,
brother of the Prodigal Son. "Then
another good friend Of the Devil
said DR.. Jordan, sis the gutter. The
man who pouts often becomes the
gutter. Judas began his downward
career by first pouting then he quit
the Master, and betrayed him. That
ever present individual in COM
munity known as the gossiper is
another one of the bes: friends of the
Devil. One of the greatest evils in
any community is the gossip that
goes about. One gossiper can do moro
in three days to tear down good than
forty preachers can do to build up
The procrastinator is also one of the
closest friends of the Devil" With
this DR.. Jordan made a strong appeal
for those who had been procrastinat-
ing to now accept Christ.
There will be no service tonight
but tomorrow is expected to be a big
day in the meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
BOARD ORGANIZES
DIR. @. w. CLARK Is Chairman OF Dis.
trict ~ Commission to Build High
way Out West Thirteenth.

Organization Of the board of COM
missioners of Road improvement Dis
trict No. 81 of Jefferson county, Gre.
ated by act of the legislature, was
perfected yesterday by the election Of
DR.. O. W. Clark as chairman, w. T..
Simpson as secretary and Frank King
as treasurer.
The board Immediately elected Maj
W. ]. Parkes as engineer to prepare
plans and specifications and supervise
the work, and Attorneys Rowell &
Alexander as counsel.
The engineer was instructed to be-
gin at once the preparation of plans
for the five and one-half miles OF
road, which will begin at Cherry, ex-
tend west on Thirteenth for about
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
WHITE MEN HELD ON
"BONE DRY" CHARGES

Roundsman Lynn and Patrolman
Meeks early yesterday morning ar
rested at the union passenger station
two white men, Albert German and
Jesse Boyd. The men will be given
trial today on charges of bringing
liquor into the state.
Deputy Sheriff J. l.. McBurnett
made an arrest about the same time,
at the same place, when he took into
custody a suit case which apparently
was travelling alone, as no one on the
train would admit he owned the grip.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
JOHNSON'S EXECUTION
!. IS FIXED FOR JUNE q
Governor BrOugh Sets Date for Elec-
trOcutiOn Of Negro Convicted Of
Bob RutherfOrd's Murder.

Little Rock, March 3O.-Governor
BrOugh has designated June % as the
date for the execution of Aaron john
son, negro, convicted in Desha county
OF the murder of r. l.. Rutherford
wealthy planter of Jefferson county,
on the Rutherford place, near Pine
Bluff, on September IL, 1916. The
case was tried in Desha on change OF
venue. Johnson is in the death cell
at the penitentiary here. He has
been in Little Rock, practically all
the time since his arrest two days
after the murder, the Jefferson Of
ficials apprehending an attempt 10
lynch him and Joe Corpureau who
was held as Witness
Aaron Johnson, the negro con-
demned to die on June % for the
foul murder of r. L. WBob'') Ruther-
ford, was arrested near the scene Of
the crime two days after the killing
by Sheriff r. H. Williams. Chief Of
Police Frank Stewart, Deputy Sheriff
J. l.. McBurnett and Special Deputy
ALT Mayberry. He was found in the
home of negro where he had taken
refuge, after being wounded in the
hand during the general fusillade that
resulted in Mr.. Rutherford's death.
Joe Corpureau was arrested shortly
after the assassination by Con-
stable Clint Green, and was held for
several months as a material witness.
He testified against Johnson at the
trial.
Charles Corpureau, alleged to have
been implicated in the murder, dis
appeared, and has evaded arrest.
Johnson's story was that Corpureau
killed Mr.. Rutherford, and induced
Johnson and Charles Corpureau to
flee, thus to divert suspicion from
Joe, who was to join Johnson and
Charles Corpureau in Louisiana as
soon as the elder Corpureau could
dispose of some property.
There are many here who believe
that Mr.. Rutherford was the victim
.of an attack in concert by the ne
groes, if not of a pre-conceived plot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
RELIGIOUS MEETING AT SHOPS.

Rev. Theodore Copeland, pastor of
the Lakeside Methodist church, and D.
p. Niven, representative from Jeffer-
son county to the state legislature,
were the speakers yesterday at noon
at the weekly meeting at the Cotton
Belt shops at noon. Professor Hob
gait rendered several selections on the
trombone and sang a solo. The Cot
ton Belt quartet also sang several
numbers. There was a large attend
ance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

easter Dali, ny Macn1nlStS' auXlli-
airy.
Ghildren's Entertainments
at Temple Anniversary.
Today the Children of the Temple
Anshe Emeth will enjoy special fea-
lures arranged in connection with the
celebration of he golden anniversary
Of the temple. At the temple this
morning the FLOWING program will
be carried OFT starting at 1890
o'clock:
Organ prelus, "Priere du Matin,"
Mrs. F. E.. RenrOw.
Song, 'sThe Message of the Sab
BATH" childrenA choir.
Morning seyce, Rabbi Raphael
Torah ,serviss, Master Charles
We'll.
Haphtarah, Mister Bernard Simon
Soprano solo, Close to Thee" Adele
Bluthenthal.
Anniversary ernon, Rabbi Pizer
Jacobs, Helena.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

four and one-half miles, and then
north to the extension of the Sixth
avenue road, recently completed to
McIntyre's mill. The material with
which the road is to be built has not
been decided, but it is estimated that
the work will cost approximately $25,-
900. When completed the highway
will afford belt Of good read through
section that is destined to become
popular as a residential neighborhoOd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
CHICAGO LEADS IN RECRUITING.

Chicago, March 30.-Chicago is lead
ing every other city in the country in
the number of recruits received for
the United States marine corps, it was
announced here today. Seventy-three
enlisted here since March /
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
Remove Those Hairs,
Roots and All
absolutely New Method)

The new way to remove disfigur-
ing growths of superfluous hair,
roots and all, will astonish and de-
light you. You never saw or beard Of
anything like it before. 1t is not u
depilatory and not electrical. Yoa
simply get stick of phelactine FROM
your druggist and follow the simple
directions at home. In a few seconds
you have removed the offending
hairs, roots and all. With your eyes
you see the roots come right out.
Phelactine is absolutely harmless
poisonous and perfectly odorless
Satisfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
teachers.

The week of prayer observance by
the Woman's Missionary society of the
First Christian church has been post
poned until after the close of the re-
vival services now being held at the
church. The society will not meet
next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Song, "Sing to the Sovereign of the
Skies" children's choir.
Benediction, Rabbi Charles B. Late,
Fort Smith.
This evening at o'clock the fol-
lowing program will be carried out
by the children at the Harmony club:
Piano solo, Martha Eisenkramer.
Recitation, Madeline Bluthenthal.
Piano duet, Flora and Hannah Le-
vine.
Recitation, Norma June Altschul.
Vocal duet, Ruth Levy and Reno
Altschul.
Piano solo, Annette Dreyfus
Recitation, Elsie Smith.
Stories by Rabbis Louis Witt, Chas
Late, Pier Jacobs, Raphael Golden
stein.
Hobbs-RacOp
Engagement Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paschal Brennan
Hobbs announce the engagement and
approaching marriage to their daugh-
ter, Elva Lillian, to Carl Lee Racop,
the wedding to occur April l.
Miss Irene FELTON, of Little Rock is
spending the weekend here as the
guest OF Miss Grace Cunning.
Mrs. A. L. Paul, who has been quite
ill, is reported now as showing i'm
provement.
The Womans auxiliary of Trinity
church will meet Monday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock at the rectory.
Mrs. Robert Brooks and daughter
Miss Franklin Brooks, are here from
Little Rock for a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. George B. Moore
Mrs. Anna Buchanan has returned
from Memphis, where she was given
treatment by specialist, as a result
of which she is much improved. She
was accompanied home by Miss Matte
Buchanan and George Buchanan of
New York.
Mrs. Anne Norris and Mrs. Annie
Jones have gone to Hot Springs for
stay.
Mrs. Leo M. Andrews and son, Kirk
Andrews, have gone to Hot Springs
for visit with Mrs. Andrews parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kirk.
Miss Lucille Townsend has returned
to her home at Malvern, after a visit
here with Mrs. T. J. Ashford.
| Miss Pauline Rodgers has returned
| to her home at Little Rock after a
visit here with friends.
| Miss A11ia Ranks and Miss TeScia
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Opportunity knocks but once.
Don't you hear her? See our add.
Taylor & Co., rental agents. 3-31-1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

shortens the labor and, l find,
shortens time.
If you'll imagine you're
watching me, you'll see why.
Into the sifted -four, bak-
ing powder and salt | blend a
level tablespoonful of my
wholesome shortening, very
lightly. See how quickly it
creams. Itfeels like silk under
my fingertips. | add the milk,
working rapidly, pat gently,
roll, cut.
Now into the oven! | want
you to notice how nicely
that wholesome biscuit comes
to a rich brown. How crisp
and Aaky it is!
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Wood will be used as fuel on the
Honduras National railroad because
Of the high price of coal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

!. Miss Pauline Rodgers has returned
to her home at Little Rock after a
visit here with friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Gins with knives are needed in
Chile. England formerly supplied
Chilean manufacturers with these
machines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

s. Miss Allie Banks and Miss Jessie
Banks went to Little Rock yesterday
to attend the state convention of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

The Christian churches planted by
the apostles were seven.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Shanghai, as a treaty port, dates
from 1912.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

The Political Equality league has
deferred until next Wednesday after
noon the meeting to have been held
this week. The convention will take
place at the Hotel Pines next We'd
nesday afternoon at 800 O'Clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Unwilling of a marker over the grave
OF Major General Samuel Calhoun
Roane, a notable figure in the early
history of Arkansas, Friday afternoon
in Mount Holly cemetery, celebrated
the one-hundredth anniversary of his
coming to Arkansas. General Roane
was an officer in the war OF 1872
coming to Arkansas after the strug-
gle with Great Britain finally had
Teen ended with honor for the United
States. Among those participating in
the program were Mrs. Frank Tomlin-
son of Pine Bluff, great-grand-
daughter of General Roane; M. L.
Bell of Chicago, Mrs. S. P. Davis, Dali
las Herndon and Fay Hempstead.-
Little Rock Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Miss Lucille Townsend has returned
to her home at Malvern, after visit
here with Mrs. T. J. Ashford.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
My A,,day
bisct-treat
REPORT No. p By a light housekeeper

I'M Foud of my.
little Rchen-w way
up neTthe roof in
our. apartment
hous{ And every
Sundi morning at
$50 bill find me
here king biscuit.
Even ter my hard
week office work I
don mind tn e
recipes very simple.
Tristan particular about
my shoning. / use nothing
but Grey, wholesome Cot-
tolene. shortens the biscuit,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

If | neglect to serve these
delicious Cottolene biscuits,
Sundays, in vain offer other
breakfast dainties. Across
the table reproachful glances
say - plain as words -
What No biscuit -
For a morning treat why
don't you try these quick
Cottolene biscuits? THEY'LL
put wholesomeness into the
whole day.
From L. G, S.
FREE! Cook book containing
239 recipes by famous cooks sent
free. Write to The N. K. Fair
bank Company, Ill West Wash.
ington Street, Chicago. Ill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
SOCIETY
SOCIAL. CALENDAR.

w. Wednesday. April II.
! Easter ball, by Machinists' auxili-
airy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity
church will meet Monday afternoon al
2:30 o'clock at the rectory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Robert Brooks and daughter
Miss Franklin Brooks, are here from
Little Rock for a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. George B. Moore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Mrs. A. L. Paul, who has been quite
ill, is reported now as showing i'm
provement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31
HObbs.RacOp

Miss Irene FELTON, of Little Rock is
spending the weekend here as the
guest Of Miss Grace Dunning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Leo M. Andrews and son, Kirk
Andrews, have gone to Hot Springs
for visit with Mrs. Andrews parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kirk.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-08
TRAFFIC RULE CHANGE
one Way Street Around Central Park
Under Consideration-4O Minute
Privilege May Be Gut.

II certain proposed plans are car
rled out by the committee composed
OF Commissioner Robb, Chief of Police
Rawlings and Traffic Supervisor Lam
phere who were appointed at the ex-
ecutlve meeting of the police board
last Friday evening traffic will be
completely revolutionized in this citv.
One of the changes proposed in
that of making a one way traffic
around Central Park. The roadway
at the west side of the park is prob
ably the narrowest in the city con-
sidering the amount Of traffic there.
In addition cars are allowed to park
on both sides of the street. It is pro-
posed to have vehicles going south
go down the western side of the
park and vehicles going north 20 up
the eastern roadway where there is
plenty of space on Main street. Under
the proposed change an autoist driv-
ing from the South church to West
Main street would have to continue
up Main street rounding the corner
at the National bank building
The committee will also consider
the advisability of cutting the forty
minute parking provision to twenty
minutes.
oHe 1Hdtter winch Will commune TO
make traffic matters difficult to solve
is the system of trolley schedules. At
present the cars stop at Central Park
to make connections with other troll
leys. A system similar to the one
used in Hartford has been suggested
but there are hardly enough cars in
the city to make the plan practicable
The committee will meet in con-
ference soon and probably be ready
to present q report to the police
board at the next meeting