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Mohave County miner., 1917-01-06
is less than in 1905.

IS less than Tn 1SU0.
 "Our customs revenue was slightly increased this year, with an especially high taxation on liquors and tobacco, but generally speaking our import tariff is only about 71z per cent, levied for revenue only. The only export duties that we levy are on rice, tea and jute, the last two having been specially imposed this year.
 Nearly 3,OOO,OOO pounds will be se- cured by income tax this year. We raised. the previous rates in the cur rent years budget but we made no change in the taxation of incomes less than 5000 rupees Ca rupee is 32 cents) per annum, and out of the 332, ,O0O per sons and companies assessable to in come tax, only the most prosperous 37y0O0 were affected by the new taxa tion.
 Posts and telegraphs give us gross revenue of nearly 100000 pounds (the net receipts after deduct ing expenses being nearly 100000 pounds) but the Indian postal service is probably the cheapest in the world. You can get an ordinary letter from one end of India to the other at the cost of half penny q cent), while for a postcard the charge is only half that, and a short telegraphie message costs only six annas (12 cents)."
Mohave County miner., 1917-01-06
All Records Broken

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. So.- New Orleans bank clearings for 1916 totaled 1881, ,O79,O94, exceeding those of last year by $4OS,9O7,51S. This was the largest years total since the clearinghouse was established in 1886.
Mohave County miner., 1917-01-06
Chicago Prosperous

CHICAGO, Dec. 9O.-Chicago en- joyed a year of unusual commercial prosperity in 1916, according to the annual business statements made pub lie today. The city's total bank clear ings were S2O,541, ,94S, ,196, compared with s16, 6,198 ,9S5,174 for 1915, an in crease of S4,342, 2,95s,O21.
Mohave County miner., 1917-01-06
BOATS
 FOR COLORADO
 RIVER PLACERS

Judge NJ. w. Musgrove, who came here from New York about two weeks ago, has closed up an important min ing deal in connection with the affairs of the Grand Canyon Gold company and last evening returned to that city. Mining engineers who know positively whereof they speak, because they have sampled the Grand Canyon gold, place the net returns from the extensive op- erations of this property at the re- markedly high sum of 40 cents per cu- bic yard.
 Where it is remembered that dredg- ing propositions in California are be- ing operated at a profit when the gross yield is only about 10 cents per yard it is immediately apparent that enormous returns can be expected from this property.
 Conditions Ideal
 The climatic conditions are ideal for continuous work all the year round and the bars, which are about S6 feet deep, make it an unusually good dredg- ing proposition.
 The personel of the board of direc- tors is R. H. Gibson, several times a millionaire and who for several years had charge of the production depart ment of the Indian Refining company, the principal competitor of the Stan dard Oil company; R. V. Cogswell, a prominent mining operator with large and valuable mining interests in Mexi- co; Joseph Ball, a New York broker; and NJ. W. Musgrove. Mir. Musgrove is the managing director of the com pany. Loren M. Hart is general coun- sel for the company.
 The stock is being traded in on the New York curb.
 When Judge Musgrove left New York three weeks ago the stock was in demand at 25 cents, but telegram which he received a few days ago states that the stock is much sought after at 95 cents, practically doubling in price in three weeks time. It is predicted by insiders that stock will easily bring 50 cents within the next week or ten days.
 The Security Transfer & Registrar company is the transfer agent and the stock is being handled by c. W. Can non and company, strong and repu- table brokerage firm, and the Joseph Ball company, which firm, although comparatively new in New York city, has built up very fine business with in the past year.
 MT. Ball was formerly a broker in Los Angeles and stood very high in that city as an aggressive business man.
Mohave County miner., 1917-01-06
Clearings Double

TULSA, Okla, Dec. 30-Bank clear ings here in 1916 aggregated $780, 164,7O1, as compared with s76,564,5O4 in 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
English Admiral Declares There's Not Slightest
 Need of Panic.
BIC LOSS IN SHIP
 TONNAGE REPLACED
Acknowledging Loss of s,0GO.O Tons Gi Shipping Since Outbreak of War, English Admiral Expects Ger
 man Campaign to Fail.

London, Feb. 13.--~In the house of lords today Admiral Baron Bcrcsford, drawing attention to the submarine menace and asking what measures had been taken to meet it, said
 eve have lost since the beginning of the war 4,Ooo,00O tons of shipping This is a fact which the public should know. But if is not nearly as scri~ ous as it appears. We nave made up the loss very considerably. Three million. tons which have been lost have been more or less filled. There is not the slightest necessity for panic We have done remarkably well, and shall do great deal better in future. But we have had time to face it, and it is to that l desire to call attcntion.'
 "The country" continued Admiral Berestord, had been informed in Au- gust, 1915, that the submarine menace was well in hand. It is com ing nearer to being well in hand to- day, owing to new ideas brought to the admiralty by men fresh from the sea. who have had experience in this novel form of warfare and it's mys- teries."
 In conclusion, Lord Beresford said that while he IS, willing to acknow- ledge the submarine menace was serious, he said it will not be fatal, and he is confident that within six weeks or so the nation will have the submarine situation well in hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
FIFTY AMERICANS TO
 JOIN FRENCH FORCES
Among no Passengers on Board Espagne, to Sail Today, Are G6
 Citizens of United States.

New York, Feb. 13.-Although 110 passengers, of which 66 are American citizens, were aboard tonight, ex- pecting the steamship Espagne of the French line to sail. she did not get away Her officers said, however, that the vessel, detained here since Saturday, her regular sailing date, probably would start tomorrow. It was explained that cold weather had hampered the work of delivering coal aboard the ship.
 Fifty of the Americans sailing for Bordeaux have volunteered for am bulance service at the French front. Including the other Americans, this is said to be the largest number of United States citizens than has en- gagged passage on any ship going to D belligerent country in some time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
Virtual War Measure Pro posed by President Pro
 Tenn of Senate.
MAY BE NEXT STEP
 IN U-BOAT WARFARE
While Senator Stone. Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Ks Against Proposal, It Es Suggested
 This Be Next Move of r. <.

Washington. Feb. 13. - Senate" Salisbury. president pro tenn of the senate and member of the foreign re- lations committee, introduced bill in the senate today which would throw off the neutrality bars to war ships Of the entente allies and open all ports, harbors and territorial waters of the United States to their warships and other vessels as freely as in times of peace.
 Designed as a measure short Of tla actual term "to discourage violation of international law at sea" the bill was proposed after lonG deliberation and consultation by Senator Sudbury with some of his colleagues and of ficers of the government. Whether he had the consent and approval of the president was not disclosed
 There was no discussion of the bill in the senate, and it was referred to the foreign relations committee.
 Some of the senators believe thAt the passage of the bill would amount to violation of neutrality and would result in making the United States virtually an ally of Germany's ene- mics, and thus force Germany into d declaration of war.
 Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, was ono of those to declare agalnst the meas ure. In some quarters it was suE gested that Senator Saulbury's bill might form tNe basis of the next step taken by the government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
Reports Reach 'El Paso and Columbus of Raid Near
 Hachita.
SEIZE SUPPLIES
 AND LIVESTOCK
Another Report Says Nogales Ranch in Mexico, Owned by Americans, Was Raided by Mexicans Satur.
 day-N0 One Killed in Either.

Fl Paso, Texas, Feb. 13-Private advices received late tonight from Co., lumbus, N. M., said three Mormons
 were killed by a band of MeXicans which crossed the international boun- diary GO miles southwest of Hachita \. M., today and raided the "Corner' ranch.
 Andrew Peterson and another Mor- non were taken prisoners, the report said.
 H. s. Stephenson, general manager of the Palomas Land and Cattle com- pany, said he had received a report from his foreman at Hachita that three Americans and seven MeXicans were captured, and 1O9 American horses and mules and $1,5O0 worth of supplies were taken away by the ban Gits who raided the ranch. His re- port made no reference to loss of life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
VIGOROUS ACTION,
 BY U. $. PLANNED
Cabinet Passes t0 President Problem of Deciding Shall Government Furnish Guns for Merchant
 Vessels.
DENIES MAKING
 OFFER TO '. $.

Berlin, via London, Feb. 13
 lt is absolutely denied here that Germany, in a note to the United States or thru other mediums, is inviting sugges- lions for the avoidance of actual war.
 It is reiterated that the im- perial German government is not permitting doubts in any quarters regarding the position actively assumed in U-boat warfare, and now being carried on and that there can be no talk or thought Of recession from the program.
 In view of this it is declared in authoritative circles that any further report of barley or exchange of notes with the United States may be dismissed as unwarranted ard improb- able.
 The origin of the report is ascribed to the recent ah- nouncement made to the Swiss government that Germany was willing to negotiate regarding the amended treaty of 199.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
New York Up S4 a Bale.

New York, Feb. 13.-Cotton ad- vanced $4 a bale in the market here today, due to more optimistic views of shipping and international condi- tions, accompanied by reports of an improved spot demand.
 Trading was not active, but as there were few contracts for sale, prices readily responded to covering on mod crate demand from trade interests. May contracts sold to 15.45 during mid-afternoon, or about 80 points above the closing price of Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
$36S,OO0,O0O For Navy.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The largest naval appropriation bill in the coun- try's history was passed by the house today, and sent to the senate, where sub committee was appoint ed to hasten it's consideration.
 The bill carries more than s36S,~ 100000; provides for the second in stallment of the great three-year pro. gram adopted last year: and includes administration emergency amend ments authorizing the government to commander private ship yards, and intuition plans in time of national peril and v purchase the basic patents of air craft.
 The vote was 353 to 23. Eighteen Democrats, headed by Majority Leader Kitchjn, four Republicans and one Socialist voted against the bill. Rep resentative Tillman of Arkansas voted against it. Representative Mann of Illinois got an amendment into the bill, declaring that the United States favors settlement of international dis putes through mediation or arbitra- tion.
 "It is hereby reaffirmed," the amendment read, ''to be the policy of the United States, to adjust and settle it's international disputes through or arbitration, to the end that war may be honorably avoided"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14

Washington. Feb. 13.--An enquiry concerning the retention by Germany of the American seamen brought by the prize ship Yarrowdale was dis patched to Berlin today by the United States, preliminary to more vigorous action if the men are not promptly released.
 The plight of these sailors occupied much of the time at today's cabinet meeting, which was given over to the crisis growing out of Germany's sub- marine warfare. It was agreed that their liberty should again be de- manded in emphatic fashion.
 Pending complete reports from the Phillipine islands, Hawaii and other points where German vessels are in- termed, the government will content itself with the enquiry as to why conditions.
 Cabinet Discusses Situation.
 The cabinet discussed every phase of the international situation.
 The question of providing guns from the navy for American shipowners de- string to arm their vessels was con- sidered, but it was officially stated after the meeting that no definite de- cision was reached It is understood there was division of opinion, with most of the cabinet strongly in favor of furnishing the guns, both on the grounds that to permit American ships to lie idle with merely protest was suggestive of acquiescence in the Ger many course, and because the cOnges- ton of Ocean-bound freights in the country's ports in assuming serious proportions. Two or three members are said to have contended that the policy would be unwise. The president will decide the question.
 News that an official statement had been issued at Berlin, announcing the expiration of the last day of grace" allowed neutral shipping before un- restricted submarine warfare went into full effect, did not appreciably increase the tension here. There has been full realization ever since the sinking of the Anchor liner California that the German campaign is being carried on in defiance of the United States, and that providence only is to be thanked that the overt act against American life that will precipitate war has not been committed.
 Break With Austria and Turkey.
 There were strong indications dur ing the day that the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany will be extended to the other central powers. Austrias adherence to Ger many's position is regarded as prac- tically certain to force a break with that country.
 Ambassador Elkus at Constantinople
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
Hotel Man a Witness.

New York, Feb. '13.-James B. Began, proprietor Of the Hotel Knick- erbocker of this city, it was said to- night, will be a witness when the house rules committee resumes it's hearings here tomorrow into the alleged "leak" in Wall street of the presidents peace note to the bellig- erent powers of Europe.
 The hearings will have toi do chiefly with the examination of brokers and their customers accounts during the "leak" period, it was explained by Sherman L. Whipple, counsel to the committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
ENGLISH TRADER
 REPORTS SINKING
 AUSTRIAN U-B0A1
Crew of Oxonian. Now at Newport News, Assert
 Submarine Destroyed.

Newport News, Va, Feb 13.-An Austrian submarine was sunk by gan fire from the British steamer Oxon- ian in the Mediterranean sea on De- cember 2S, when the under seaboat attacked the steamer, according to members of the crew of the Oxonian, which returned today from Alexan- dria, Egypt.
 Some of the U-boat's crew were rescued by French patrol boat, but several are believed 10 have gone down with the submarine. The Oxonian was not damaged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
MAKE MINORITY REPORT.

Washington, Feb. 13.--The senate commerce committee minority report on the $39,0OO,OOO rivers and harbors bill, signed by Senators Kenyon Jones, Sherman, Hardin and Watson, was submitted today, proposing a sub- stitute appropriation of $25,00O.0OO to be expended on projects already au- thcrized and new projects deemed ad- visable by the secretary of war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
COTTON ADVANCES S4.5O A BALE ON
 BETTER DEMAND
Improvement in Shipping Conditions and in Dry
 Goods Trade.

New Orleans, Feb. 13.-An advance of $4.50 a bale resulted in the local cotton market on strong future months today from buying, based on better reports of the dry goods mar ket and improved accounts from spot centers. The opening was at an ad vance, and the market stood at rise all day, late in the session showing a net gain of 66 to SS points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
HEARING TODAY ON
 ACTUARIAL BUREAU

r Little Rock. Feb. 13.-The insur- ance committee of the senate will Ameet Wednesday night for the pur- ipose of hearing arguments on the
 'Smith bill to repeal the Acturial Bureau.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
Villistas Move Inland.

Columbus, N. M, Feb. 13.-Aero- plane observers reported today that the Villa band which yesterday en- camped at Palomas Lake had disap- peared.
 Army officers believe the band was an exploration party for large force of Villa troops, which was reported 20 miles south of the border.
 Refugees said the band was usider command of Jose Ynez Salazar, who sent a small detachment northward yesterday.
 Outposts have been established by the Twelfth United States cavalry
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS.

Washington, Feb. 13.-A retirement bill, under which civil service en- ployes would pay dues on note more than per cent of their salaries and would retire at 70 on half pay, was favorably reported today by the sen ate's civil service committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
COUCH PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. 13.-- John M. Couch, accused of the mur der of Miss Nellie Dunn. school teacher, and Rowland D. Williams, vocal teacher. here on January 1S, pleaded not guilty to the charge be. fore Judge Clark in district court yes terday. Couch was rerianded to jail to await trial, the date for which had not been set
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
BIG LINER A VICTIM.
White Star steamer Afric of 11,990
 Tons Reported Sund.

London, Feb. 13.-Tnc White Star liner Afric, 1899 tons, has been sunk, according to an announcement by .Lloyd's this afternoon. A part of the crew was landed
 The Exchange Telegraph com pany says the Afric was sunk by a torpedo and that 17 members of the crew are missing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
BRITISH ENTRAP
 TURKISH TROOPS

London, Feb. 13.-Official an nouncement was made today that the British forces on the Tigris front have established 8 line across the Tigris bend west of Kut-El-Amara, cona- pletely hemming in the Turks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
TO VOTE ON PROHIBITION.
Illinois Voters to Decide Question at Election Next Year.

Springfield, H., Feb. 13.-The sen ate today passed bill to refer the question of statewide prohibition to the voters in the general election of 1912.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
TIME FOR FINAL REPORT 0N
 'lEAk' INQUIRY
House Votes Additional Time for Committee to
 Complete It's Probe.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Extension un- til February 27 of the time limit for the final report from the congress sional "leak" enquiry committee was granted today by the house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
Pursue Villa Force,

Juarez, Mex, Feb. 13.-General Jose Carlos Murguia will leave here tomor- row with 800 cavalrymen in pursuit of the Villa force near Palomas, General Murguia announced tonight.
 Private advices received today said Villa forces now hold Parrall, Chi huahua.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
PENSION BILL PASSES.

Washington, Feb. 13.--The annual pension bill. carrying an appropria- tion of $16O,O00,O0O, was passed by the house today in 15 minutes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14

Akron Rubber company will enlarge it's plant by new $50,000 building this year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14

The first ironclad steam war ves- sel was designed by Thomas Gregg, of Pennsylvania, and patented by him in 1874.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
Take Three Prisoners.

Ell Paso, Texas, Feo. 13-Armed Mexicans crossed the border, 60 miles southwest of Hachita, N. M., today, and took prisoners three Mormons and number of Mexican ranch hands, and livestock, according to a telegram from Hachita. Another mes- sage to American cattlcmen here told of raid on Nogales ranch, on the Mexican side of the boundary, south of Hachita, but which is owned by American cattlemen.
 The Mormons in the section arc said by a leader of the Mormon church to be John Pierce, Miles Pierce Andrew Peterson, Jr.; two brothers named Jensen, and a young man named Adams.
 The raid on the Nogales ranch which is 40 miles from the border in Mexico and 100 miles from Hachita occurred on February 10, acording to the message received here.
 As far as can be learned here no one was killed during either raid. Columbus Gets Report. Columbus, N. M., Feb. 13.-Military officials here were making every ef- fort tonight to confirm the reported raid on the "Corner" ranch on th+ American side of the border, south | west of Hachita, N. M
 The Nogales ranch, on the Mexican side of the boundary, owned by Americans, also was raided, accord ing to word received here.
 i The Corner" ranch is located 1T American territory. Ten dead horses were found on the ranch after tht Mexicans had raided it, and large sup plies, including ranch stock and prop erty, were seized, according to mes sage received here. Seven rancf employees were made prisoners. Military authorities announced to night that armed couriers had beel dispatched to Hachita to report ol the raid on the Corner" ranch. | Andrew Peterson, one of the Nor mons reported as taken prisoner, wa engaged by Lem Spillsbury severa days ago to join two other Mormon cowboys in searching for stray cattl along the border. Their cours brought them close to the scene o the reported raid. Great fear is en tertained here that the capture Americans have been killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14

(Too strong to be resisted is the temptation to here call attention to the fact that the Arkansas legisla- ture recently refused to appropriate sufficient money to buy the Arkan- sas guardsmen who went to the border plain medals-Ed.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14
OKLAHOMA PROVIDES
 GUARDSMEN CLOTHING

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. 13.-A bill appropriating $35,C0O to provide clothing for members of the Okla homa National Guard upon their re- turn from the Mexican border. was passed by the house of representa- lives today. The measure already has passed the senate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-14

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to him, but the man from C at once scents a prospective enter
prise for his own town. He engages the prospect in conversation,
gets his plans and a knowledge OF his requirements, takes his address,
and upon returning home PUTS TIL NATTER UP TO THE
HOME BOARD. The prospect is communicated with and found to
be worthy Inducements are offered which he accepts, and soon C
one more enterprise.
But IS bad the same opportunity, only her representative was
asleep.
This is not an imaginary case. 1t is happening every day, and all
over the land.
The business that is worth having is worth getting out and hust-
ling for, and without hustling there is little or no business.
Business is not conducted 10 graveyards-they are places of rest
The town that is big enough" whose citizens can see nothing
more to be achieved, soon finds itself growing downward and back
ward.
The town that doesn't get out and hustle for new enterprises will
500 find itself wondering what has become of those it had.
Now just what are we doing to put THIS TOWN on the map -?
better still and more pertinent to the question, WHAT ARE YOU
DOING
One man can't do 1.-TWO men can't do it. Even the board of
trade can't do it unless backed up and supported by solid community
sentiment that spells PROGRESS in box car letters.
Our own actions will tell whether we are citizens of a town or in
Ihabitants of a graveyard.
Success is trotting right along beside you, but you will have to
crook your arm before you can embrace it.