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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
Legal Notices ! ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate of Chas. H. Smith, deceased were granted to the undersigned, dat ed the 22nd day of June, 1917 by the Probate Court of Jefferson county Arkansas. T All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them, properly authenticated, for al- lowance to the administrator within one year after the date of said let ters, or they may be precluded from any benefit in said estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred and pre- cluded from any benefit from said estate.
 Signed at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on this 22nd day of June. 1917.
 A. R. COOPER.
 Administrator of the estate
 of Chas. H. Smith, deceased 9-5-12-19.
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New York Cotton.

New York. Sept 1S.-1hc cotton market opened steady at an advance of to 10 points and sold about II to 19 points net higher Immediately after the call. The advance carried October to 2052c and January to 20.2oc, or about 42 to A points above the low level of yesterday. Reitcrat- ed reports of a relatively firm spot situation in the South seemed the chief early factor and there was New Orleans buying here, as well as cover ing. The advance met increased Of ferings, partly for Southern account however and there was reactions of 6 to points before the end of the first hour. The eastern belt forecast for generally fair weather was consid- cred favorable and led to talk of in- creasing receipts in that section.
 The early irregularity vas follow ed by sharp advance late in the fore noon. Houses with Liverpool and other foreign connections were act i've buyers an the advance and there was also a good deal of covering by carly local sellers. October, sold, up lo -V.o-C anu JdHudIE to ZO4Sc, or 3l to 42 points net hiSher and prices held within few points of the best around midday. Detailed weather reports showed unseasonably low tenn peratures in parts of the eastern belt but climatic conditions were favorable otherwise
 There was more realizing during the afternoon while it appeared also that the advance had attracted some Southern selling and prices eased off from the best with October selling back to 20.61c and January to 20.34c when the final hour began.
 Cotton closed very steady. The ronoo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
TRANCE WOULD TAX
 VANI1DES OF LIFE
Government Approves Budget Com. mittee's Recommendations, Includ-
 ing Texan Titles of Nobility.

Paris, Aug. H.-(Correspondence of The Associated Press.)-A movement is on foot in France to make the vani- ties of life pay part Of the war Gebt. Ten per cent on the purchase price of luxur.es, proposed by the budget committee of the chamber of deputies and approved by the govern ment, doesn't go far enough to suit a good many. Motor cars used for touring and sport and horses used for pleasure driving and racing ought, they think, to pay an annual tribute to the treasury. Gold ornaments, pearls, precious stones, and rich furs and, generally, everything worn that constitutes evidence of ease and lux ury, ought to pay an annual tax, they hold, since the tax payable at the time of purchase would not reach the billions of francs worth of jewels and gold already in private hands.
 The reply to this proposition is that an annual tax on such things would amount to partial suppression; the re- joinder is that there will, then, be gain anyway in the direction of econ- omy and the simple life.
 Among the vanities aimed at are ti- ties of nobility, which offer an enor- nous opportunity for revenue. A mod crate tax upon assumed and usurped titles, alone, would bring in res spectable number of millions. It is claimed. Genuine titles, paying a far heavier tax. would though far less numerous, bring in quite as much.
 The discussion of this proposition has been revelation to many good democrats who had overlooked the fact that the feudal institution of nobility still exists under the Third Republic, and who were not aware that the republic has actually made a little money out of it and could have made lot more, and that President Fcincaire, if he saw fit, could quite legally make as many dukes, marquis, counts, barons and knights as there are vain souls willing to make it worth while.
 Occasionally real, noble who wants to make his title clear offers the treasury the established accession fee. The government accepts the money timidly, as if, in so doing, it became sort of an accomplice after the fact The Duke de la Rochefou- cauld paid the treasury an investiture fee of 5,150 francs about fifteen years ago. under a decree of the restoration fixing investiture fees at 5,150 francs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
GERMAN SEAPLANES
 TURN INTO CRUISERS

Flushing, Netherlands, Aug. 24.-As if the submarine menace were not enough for neutrals, the seaplane has now turned cruiser. Three German planes have made prize a Dutch mer- chantman off the Netherlands coast and taken her into Zeebrugge. The modus operandi was quite profession al. One machine alighted on the waves. The airmen signalled to the vessel, the "Gelderland.' to stop. Another machine sailed so close alongside as to permit an officer to step onto the deck. After dealing with the questionings of a Dutch nav al officer who hal meanwhile ar rived on the scene, the new aero-naval commander gave orders to set sail for aZeebrugge, into which port the cap- tured ship was finally escorted by German torpedo-boats
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
st. Louis Live Stock.

St. Louis, Sept. 1S.-Hogs-Receipts, 7,5Oo; 1oc lower; lights, $17.9O@1S.2O; pigs $14.00M17.25; mixed and butch CTS. $179O@1S.60; good heavies, s1s.4O G01S.65; bulk of sales, s17.90@1S.60.
 Cattle-Receipts, 7,5OO; prospects steady to strong; native beef steers, $S.00@1750; yearling steersiahd heif- CTS, $700@16.00; cows. $6.0O@10.00; stockers, 6.50@9.50; Texas quarantine steers, $6.75@1O.5O; fair to prime southern beef steers, $9.0O@13.75; beef cows and heifers, $6.O0@1O0O; prime yearling steers and heifers, $750@10.00; native calves, $575@ 1875.
 Sheep-Receipts, $500; prospects strong. lambs. $l1.OO@1SJ25; ewes, $1050@11.OO; wethers, $10.50@12.5O; canners and choppers, $5.0O@7.OO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissoives gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities Of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom falls to perfect a cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. F. w. Hall, 1926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
RELIEF FOR EEFTGEES.

London, Aug. 24.--(Correspondence of the Associated Press )-The com mission for relief in Belgium has been asked to lend it's expert assistance to Rumania and Russia in caring for the refugees from Rumania.
 In a cable received this week, the commission is asked "Please wire ad- vice most economical dietary and se- lection of food for adults, children and :infants. The whole transportation situation lere is based on food con- ditions. Your commission can rem der assistance of great importance.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

for a duke, 2,075 francs for a mar quis or count, 1,409 francs for viscount, 1,075 francs for a baron and 45 francs for knight.
 There are thousands of persons that precede their names with the proposition "de," who have never de- cided in their own minds whether they ought to pass as dukes or noth- ing but knights; the proposition looks we'll on a visiting card and that is enough for them.
 Why shouldn't these people pay for the satisfaction of their vanity is the question that is asked
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
MASONS TO HELP CAMP.

New York, Sept. 18.-One thousand Scottish Rite Masons have gathered in this city for the annual session of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic jurisdiction, which began it's sessions today at the Waldorf Astoria. All of the States from Maine to Wisconsin are repre- sented. War relief work and plans for the benefit and entertainment of the men in the National army canton ments are among the subjects that will receive attention during the three days sessions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LAW INVALID.

Indianapolis, Sept. 17.-The Indiana woman's suffrage law was declared unconstitutional and void by a judge of the Marion county superior court today. The decision was given in suit to test the law and arrangements are being made to appeal immediate ly to the Indiana supreme court. The court refused to issue a restraining order to prevent women from regis tering pending decision of the higher court. .fI
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

If the customs of one generation are reflected in the physical tenden- cics of it's successor, we are at least assured that our immediate descen- dants will be able to walk and not he entirely dependent upon gasoline for motive power.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
KING WILL X FORGERY2

New York, Sept 1S.-The so-called second will of James c. King, under which his widow Mrs. Maude A. King, who was mysteriously shot and killed near Concord s. C.. August 29. was to receive property worth several mil- lions of dollars, has heen pronounced a forgery by bankers in Chicago. ac- cording to a statement issued here today by the district attorneys of flee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
SAFE REMEDY FOR CHILDREN.

Chas. Baker, Brownsville, Tex. writes: "For years have used Foley's Honey and Tar and found it especially efficient for bad coughs of my chil- dren.' recommend it to my friends as safe remedy for children as it contains no opiates It is certain to bring quick and lasting relief" Stops coughs -M"nn's Pharmacy. adv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
The Rice Market.

New Orleans, Sept. 1S.-Rough and clean rice were strong and active yes terday. Receipts, Rough, 1S,480 sacks: millers', 5,3SO; clean, 3S3 pockets. Sales-Rough Honduras, 6,548 sacks; 776; clean Honduras, 5,7S7 pockets; Blue Rose, 325 pockets. Quotations Rough Honduras, $5.5O0700; Caro- lima, $650@6.75; Japan, s6.0O@6.75; Blue Rose, $6.75@705; clean Hon. duras, 6h @7hc; Japan, 6.25@725; Blue Rose, 6 F @7 Hc; polish, $4s.OO@ 5000 per ton; bran, $38.0O040.00 per ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
Aiedr SIDE OUTSIDE.

saellal sae mastery you have, over Is asase v,as. animals" said the ad- l do 'sl.of st to the, lion, tanner. ksv " o you manage it" Fith, enough, a;. sir. if you keep on |sn s-0ut . which is the right side \ os.s.s sa.a the tanner Il reckon
 Aopdon Tit Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
Liverpool Cotton.

Liverpool, Sept. fS.-Cotton spot in improved inquiry, prices unchanged Good middling 17.45d: middllng 17.OOd low middling 16.05d; good ordinary 15.55d; ordinary 15.O5d; sales 5000, including 2,7OG American; receipts IT, 900 including 12,500 American. Flu lures unchanged: Sept. 15.S7d; Sept Oct. 15.57d: Oct.-Nov. 15l5d; Dec.- Jan. 14.6Od; Jan.-Feb. 14.50d; Mar Apr. 14.32d; May-June 14.16.
 The above are all fixed prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Sept 1S-Irregularity prevailed in the early tradlng in cot ton here today. Around the opening near months were , to points off but distant months were at slight advance. At the end of the first half hour of business prices were to 10 points over yesterdays close Bullsh crop accounts were steadying influ- ence.
 Reports of strong spot demand in Texas increased the inquiry for con tracts and in the trading up to noon the advance was widened to 8 to 39 points,
 Liberal profit taking by carly buy causing a small reaction.
 Cotton closed steady at an advance
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
NEVER BOTHERED SINCE.

After suffering with terrible pains in lis back for eight years, and after having tried doctors and medicines, Avis Souers, Ade Ind, writes: "Fo- ley Kidney Pills Were recommended to me and the first bottle removed the pain After taking three bottles the Eloating was all gone and has never bothered me since"-Mann's Phar- macy. adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
\ VALUABLE HEALTH HINT.

Foley Cathartic Tablets Keep the bowels open and regular, the liver active and tho stomach sweet. They cause no pain, nausea or gripping. They relieve indigestion, sick headache, bill iousness, sour stomach and like in dispositions. Stout persons enjoy them. as they are so comforting and helpful. Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
TO INCREASE JAP ARMY.

Tokio, Aug. 24.-About 100000 ,000 will be spent in the expansion of the Japanese army in the next eight years according to a statement of the semi official Japan Times. It will be de- voted to strengthening the army in all modern lines-airplanes, artillery, heavy guns, general ordinance and munitions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRpfT
 NO. 4.
Tax Notice.

Tax Notice.
 Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. Dollar way Road) tax will be due October 10, 1917, and unless. paid within sixty. (60) days thereafter, a penaltyi& sof twenty-five .(25) per cent Twill attach. Under the. law the collector has no authority to remit, any penalty. '
 R., H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark. Sept. 10, 1917. N 9-l1-1na.
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flows Thisf

Wo offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured py Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo, O.. We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable III all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations mace hy his firm. NATIONAL. BANK OF COMMERCE,
 Toledo, 0. Halls Catarrh Cure is ta;;s internally. octing directly upon tl,e blood and mu- ccus surfaces of the -'ystem restllnonials sent free. Price 1s cents per bottle Scl6. by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family ril's for constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
MALONE LEAVES GOOD JOB.

New York, Sept. 17.-Dudley Field Malone, in a farewell address today to employees at the custom house na- nounced that his recently tended re- Signation as collector of the port of New York had been accepted by Pres ident Wilson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
HARDEST WORKED NEED HELP.

Through all the years the kidneys are at work Altering out impurities that poison the blood if permitted to remain. Is it any wonder that they are overworked and in need of help? Foley Kidney Pills are tonic and strengthening in action. Get rid of backache rheumatic pains, stiff joints, sore musclcs.-Mann's Pharmacy Adv,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
REPORTS OF MARKETS COTTON--GRAIN-LIVESTOCK.
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SLIP 1-4 to a1.l2 3-4 May, were fol lowed by an advance of 1c or more q bushel all around
 Resumption of work at two big industrial plants grinding a total of 4o,o00 bushels a day tended later to cause an additional advance. The close was strong IS to 3 3Sc net higher at $11S 5-S to 3-4 December, and $113 5-S to 3-i May.
 Free buying on the part of a big elevator company gave strength to the cats market A falling off in re- ceipts here tended further to lift prices.
 Commission rates for handling wheat received considerable notice Conferences were in progress lookin, to a restoration of old figures at places where the rates hal recently been advanced somewhat.
 Offerings of wheat were much smaller than yesterday and not one quarter enough to supply current re- quisitions from millers. In Canada, However, the movement was much heavier. tsE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
CL AS ST D
 W A N I z z Bring ResultS-Try One
W AN TIE D

N CLASS BOOKKEEPER WITH El experience and thorough of { and business training desires |nge; stenographer, han0le cor
 pondcnce, advertising, collec- bs. references; bond. Address X. care Graphic. 9-l6-3t
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U.BOAT STORY X HOAX.

Washington, Sept. j17.-The navy department, after as complete inves- tigation as is possible. is satisfied there is no foundation for reports of hostile submarine off the New Eng land coast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

[sALE-BEAUTlFUL COUNTRY
 ne, four miles from Pine Bluff. Emile from pike, 300 fruit trees, loom bungalow house, good ten ] house and out-buildings. Will
 e first-class automobile as part tment. For further particulars SL K. Duncan, at S. R. Thomas ko company; telephone 1899.
 S-23-tf
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20 R R .E N T

ROOM HOUSE IN LAKESIDE car line; modern conveniences; ner desires room and toard with Fty renting house. Miss Bettie
 eief, l700 South Main street. 9-19-et
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

[SALE = MODERN COTTAGE, 5 rooms and bath; new, near car and paved street. See or phone Eos Real Estate company, 123k et Second avenue; phones 2 and
 6-13-tf
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GIVES SCHOLARSHIP.

A $50 scholarship, at the Arkansas Haygood Industrial institute has been given by Ferd Havis, well-known To- cal negro, to be awarded to the col ored boy or girl who proves the most dependable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
HARV ARD MAN DIES IN FRANCE.

Paris, Sept. 17.-Paul Bently of Chicago, a Harvard student, died yes- terday in a hospital at the front from injuries received on Friday when an exploding shell hit an ambulance he was driving.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

R1EsNIT-FURNIsHED FEN ROOMS
 hsht houskeeping; also one sIe sS room furnished; 509 West @ avenue; phone 2189. 9-16-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

lSALE-ONE BLOCK OF LAND
 an eight-room house. plastered,
 years old and in good condition; r school and church; can be
 at bargain. Why pay rent?
 or phone, Hollis Real Estate ppany, 123h West Second ave- e; phones 2 and 112. 6-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

FED-YOUNG MAN STENOG- kher and office worker. Per hent position with opportunity advancement. Apply Riley Auto tc Co.,. inc. Zone 7OS. 9-146t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

RENT-0NE NICELY FUR ueo room. Electric lights. Close |aad ,i on car line. Mrs. John Ger s,'a' 206 Georgia street, phone F. ' 9-18-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

' TO RENT-FURNISHED
 use or furnished apartment. Call ! "nltford, Jefferson hotel. 9-6-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

bU WISH TO DISPOSE or ANY |hiture, gas stoves, wood or coal
 Fes, call 265. Pine Bluff Furni- a Co. 6-6-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

~ Because of war demands and wool
 shortage, coats will be shorter, skirts tighter and some frocks sleeveless this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

a KaE;N.T-TWO ]. NICELY FUR ea nght housekeeping; all mod ,S SSonvenlences. Apply 316 West
 a avenue, or phone 875. 9-7-tf
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Kansas City l'rOdUce, :

Kansas City, Sept. 1S.-Butter and poultry, unchanged.
 Eggs, firsts, 37c; seconds 3Oc. Potatoes steady, $1.40.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
New Orleans Spots.

New Orleans. Sept. 18.-Spot cotton quiet 19 points higher. Sales on the spot 791; to arrive 1,100. Low mid ding 19.75c: middling 20,3Sc; good middling 2O.SSc; receipts 4,z61; stock S5,563.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
st. I,Ouis ISrOtluce,

st. Louis, Sept. 1S.-Poultry un- changed except hens 20hc; ducks 19c. Butter and eggs unchanged.
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FOR s A L. E

SALE-BAY MARE, IN GOOD ldition. Will sell cheap. Charlie
 lmon, 311 East Third avenue. Pne 119S. 9-1S-fi
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19

|fS,l mML FIND MOST ANY PIECE
 ss a..ure a. you necd at 316 and SIS '''eet. Pine Bluff Furniture .- 6-9-tf
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fSALE-130 ACRES VERY FINE
 tom land, two and one half miles.
 n free bridge on new pike, S5
 tivated, balance fine woodland pture. $50.00 acre, reasonable ms. J. P. Cady, 1271a Mains st., le Bluff, Ark. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
LOST AND FOUND

AIKEN ,r BY MISTAKE SAT- s. n'sht at tabernacle, black silk a asol, gold and pearl handle;
 vesam iM. G. M. For reward --o'' 9-18-3t
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New York Spots,

New York, Sept. 1S.- S2ot cotton quiet; middlins 21.70c
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-19
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Predictions of frost brought about material up turn today in corn Values. The gov ernment forecast definitely indicated frost tonight in North Dakota and there were unofficial predictions to which considerable attention. was given. Recent declines. of account of an apparentlyn. ideal crop outlook seemed to render the market unusual ly susceptible to liklihood of ad- varse developments. Opening quota tons which ranged from the same as yesterdays finish to l-4 to 3-Sc lower at S1.15 1-4 to S1.15 5-S December, and
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
PULLING TOGETHER. EVERY
LITTLE HELPS. THE BEGIN
MING OF DEARFlELD'S
GROWTH.

Mr. Fred S. Burton, one of the prin-
cipal stockholders of, and agent for
the Capital Petroleum OIL Co., room
329 Foster Bldg. Denver. has signed
a contract with Mr.. Ernest Howard
for the erection of building In Dear
field. Colo. for the use Of Mrs f. j.
Goodall, who will conduct restaurant
and boarding house therein. The con-
tract provides that the building be fin
ished in 80 days and is to cost $1,000.
The money has been placed in escrow
by Mr.. Burton pending the fulfillment
of the contract.
Mr.. Burton is a young colored man
with rare knowledge of the Oil busi-
ness and is making considerable mon
ey out of his various oil interests: he
has inside knowledge of intrinsic value
of every Oil company in the United
States that has stock on the market
for sale
The Denver star., 1917-07-21

Mr.. Burton has to MS credit many
good friends whom he has made thru
his square dealing in purchasing
money for the purchaser.
| have visited Mr.. Burton's Office in
the Foster Building and Mr. Cook, the
Fiscal Agent of the Company, showed
me every courtesy that could be ex-
tended to any one, in the way OF show
ing and explaining maps, plats and the
general assets Of the company. 1t
was surely a great treat and a pleas
ure to me to find MIR. Burton occupy
ing such fine position and associ-
ated with men of such high standing
and regard for our race.
Mr.. Burton intends to invest the
profits derived from his Oil interests
in worthy Negro enterprises We be-
lieve him to be race man and he
should be encouraged by those seek
ing investments in Oil stock. Make
him like others have a strong factor
in our community. Let all Denver
pull together and remember the
Calves.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
THE STORY OF PETROLEUM.

The history of oil reads like fairy
tale. It has made more miilionaires
in ten years than mining made in fifty,
and offers an opportunity to the small
investor never before equaIied in the
history Of the world. Do you know
that thousands Of CoIored people in
Oklahoma and the South have made
fortunes by investing in oil? Do you
know that more fortunes will be made
this year than ever before az the de-
mand and price Of oil 10 Increasing at
an incredible rate? Do you know that
thousands Of people will be made COM
Portable and happy this year by in
vestins in oil? Will you be one Of
them? You can join The Capitol Pet
roleum Company now at two cents per
share and be in on the ground floor.
Address, Fred S. Burton, 1887 Arapa-
hoe ST., Denver, Colorado.