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ORPHEO THEATER.

Today-Arthur Worden is a strange individual, conducting religious serv- ices at the Little Jerusalem Mis- sion" down on the Barbary Coast n Frisco" Owing to his belief in the efficacy of prayer alone in overcom- ing evil, and his impracticability, he is unpopular. He is finally convinced that the heather lands of the Orient promise a more fruitful field for his endeavors.
 On the way to the mission for the last time he meets Freda Maxey, an entertainer in cafe, and invites her to come to the mission and learn If the Kingdom of Heaven. He is re- pulsed, as Freda holds no respect for men of his type. That evening, Tom Leonard, an Australian vaudeville agent, chances into the cafe, and takes notice of Freda. He makes an offer which she accepts.
 Worden and Freda meet on the ocean liner, but he avoids her, show ing fear of himself, while she de- lights in tormenting him.. Fire breaks out on board, finally reaching a cargo of explosives, and the liner tdhCo CIlC lotdl p1uASC. CICUd 1uU | the evangelist are cast adrift on a tropical island, uninhabited. Event ually he builds hut of two rooms, but still avoids her as much as pos sible. Gus Hanson, Swedish mate of d trading sloop, wrecked during the night, is washed upon the island. l The days pass and the Swede plans to possess Freda. He lures Worden to high cliff and shoves him off, to the water and rocks below. Han son hurries back to the hut. Wor- den crawls from the water more dead than alive, realizes the fate that awaits Freda and rushes to the hut finding Hanson with Freda in his arms, leering over her. Gus Han- son, Pm going to kill you," is Wor- den's only remark as he rhshes at the Swede, and they roll in each others clutch outside of the hut, and
 to an embankment, where Hanson
 loses his hold and topples over
 breaking his neck by the fall.
 l Understanding dawns, Wordan and
 Freda realize their love, but Freda claims she is unworthy of him. The
 situation grows, and then comes a I striking finish.
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AMERICAN WOMEN TO
 WEAR PANTS IN WAR
Head of Chicago W0men's Trade Union League Predicts War Will
 Cause Change in Attire.

Chicago, April 11.-American wom- en will wear trousers during and aft CT the war, Miss Mary O'Reilly of the Woman's Trade Union league inti- mated to a meeting of women here last night. She urged that the wom- ems cooperative league of the United States employment and immigration service, composed of delegates from 300 Illinois women's clubs, appoint q committee to consider the industrial condition of women in wartime.
 "Now that war is here, we must be prepared to meet it." she said. When English women went to work at mems jobs, as we shall have to do, they be- agan to wear trousers, and now thay don't take them off when they 20 home, but wear them on the streets.'
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TAKE VAN LAX
 FOR CONSTIPATION
Don't Poison Yourself Any More With Cal0mel-Van Lax Is Better = It Keeps Bowels
 Clean.

When you are troubled with liver touble such as constipation, clogged- pp bowels, indigestion, dyspepsia, heart-burn, played-out feeling, bad breath, sick headache, get from your druggist 50-cent bottle of Van Lax Cor send to Van Fleet Drug Co.,, Mem- phis, Tenn.) Take dose as directed on label. In short time it will give you the incest and easiest cleaning out you ever experienced. Drop calomel or salts. Van Lax is better It don't sicken you. Young or old can take Van Lax and at any hour of the day. Van Lax is pleasant to take. It is the latest and by far the best Tonic Liver Medicine made. The best is none too good-get the best-Van Lax.- AdN s sstF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

a few hours later she is startled by the discovery that the man with whom she is in love is her brother.
 After days of darkness the skies clear however, and the supposed truth of her birth is proven false so-they live happily ever after.
 'The Secret Kingdom earnest ly believe that The Secret Kingdom, is going to set a new pace in serial photoplays," said Charles Richman who stars in this Vitagraph produc- tion which plays at the Best theatre Saturday.
 "The story by Louis. Joseph Vance seems to me admirably adapted for a film serialization and I am sure the public will endorse my opinion after viewing the first few episodes"
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ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres. E
BEST THEATRE.

Today-Lillian Walker in "Love Sublime" Delightful indeed is the bit of human interest introduced in kitty Mackay," the Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature with Lillian Walker in the title role. This production is laid in the quaint land of the thistle. Lillian Walker as a young lady of mo- bility, is entertaining her friend at afternoon tea. As prank, they de- eide to tell their fortunes by the leaves in the teacup.
 Having drained her cup, captivat- ing Kitty gazes fearfully into the bot tom to find-tears, only tears. And the fortune comes true. too, for only
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MEBANE TRIUMPH COTTON sEEI

MEBANE TRIUMPH COTTON SEED. Well acclimated, carefully ginned, recleaned, sacked and stenciled. This is the cotton that makes the Dollars Staple 1 Is to 3-16. Early matur- ing, medium large boil, storm proof and exceedingly productive under weevil conditions. Tfe cotton from which this seed came has for the past three years, on the same land, pro- duced as high as 1 1-2 and 2 bales to the acre. For sale by Grassy Lake farm, Grady, Ark, growers, or Ham, melt Grocer Co. and c. H. Triplett, Pine Bluff, Ark, distributors.
 3-6-eod-t If
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EGG STOCKS EXHAUSTED,

Washington, April 11.-Practically the entire stock of eggs held in stor- age through the winter was ex- hausted March, 1, only 3,200 cases re- maining fropr the million cases held last August 1, the federal bureau of markets announced today. The fig ures were based on reports of 22a storage plants.
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GROW CROPS OK LINKS.

New York, April 1.-The move ment to till unused portions of golf links to increase the country's s food supply reached national propor- tions today with announcement of the approval of the plan by the United States Golf association.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

The best so-called Japanese "rice" paper for cigarettes is made from flax and hemp waste.
 Chiefly for restaurant use is a re- gently invented combined showcase and weighing machine
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PLANTS!

If you want the best Plants in the city call at my Hot House. I have the largest and best assortment, both in vegetables and flowers in Pine Bluff; it will pay you to call and see them.
 MRS. MAE FLOWERS, Phone 2SS S13 w. 1lth Ave.
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NEW TEXAS JUDGE.

Washington, April 11.-Former Rep resentative w. R. Smith of Texas has been selected by President Wilson for the new United States district judge ship, recently created in the Western district of Texas. His nomination was sent to the senate today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

Short men of Harlem. held a meet ing recently to protest against the high positions of straps in public cOnveyanceS.
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AMERICAN SHIP SUNK.

Washington, April 11.-sinking of the Wilson liner Salmo, having aboard one American, who was saved, was reported toAthe state department today by Consul Frost at Queens
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The Qulnine That Does Not Affect
 The Head

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, Laxative Promo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. There is only one "Bromo Quinine. E. w. GTove's signature is on each box. 2Sc.
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Home is where we live. See our offerings of homes for sale. Taylor & Co.,, Real Estate and Loans. V fa@@'
TO THE PUBLIC.

On account of my increased supply of milk, am able to take on a linn tied number of customers for either milk or cream. For further informa- tion call 1667.,, T. J. Wilson, Home Dairy. 4-6-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

On the face of new watches ap- pears an additional dial with single hand to indicate how tightly the;r main springs are. wound and pre- vented overwinding.
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Accordion Plaited Dras.

Should be sent to Frank Dietri,,I Clothing Hospital to be re-plaha| also any other ladies or gents cns] ing that need cleaning, pressing } altering. We also pu. new in coats and do ali general Ten work on clothing. Phone 1926 Over Lewine's 0u,k|
 Shop. 2201a Main St.
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IN RE. SCAyANGER BILLS.

From and after this date all per sons who do not pay their scavenger bills promptly when the work is done. will be requested to pay in advance. according to law.
 CITY SCAVENGER co.
 By J. S. Currie. Pine Bluff, April ?, 1917. 4-3-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

By freezing water under pressure French scientist has made ice so heavy that it does not float.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

Protestant church in the Unitel States last year received 50O,O00 new members.
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TAYLOR & co. Real Estate, Insurance, Loans
 Phone No; S1032
s.FOR NOTHING"

Did you ever notice how many things a bank does "for nothing" Ac- commodating, some folks call it, but as matter of fact the bank is trying to get your confidence. We need it and can afford to exert a little free energy to get it. Every officer and employe of this bank is strictly at your service. We believe we deserve your confidence and wish to merit and keep it. We can do you a lot of good if you will let us, and we expect to profit only by your prosperity.
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for your summer outfit.

To help automobiles out of mu1 holes an inventor has patented sort of iron ladder with chain rungs Q be placed under a mired wheel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-12

For Sale .os1's' q.
 THREE BARGAINS NO. ONE
 Seven-room residence, $3.750. Stan <. dard lot $1,000 cash. balance monthly payments. .,s NO. TWO g. Modern residence, lot 77x120, on paved street, $4,0OO. $500 cash, z balance to suit purchaser. NO. THREE Biggest and best on account of party leaving city; price, $3,OO0 $l,OOO cash, balance $33 per month without interest. This is the real hing.
 LET US SHOW YOU
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
WILL STILL COOPERATE
Railroads To Work With Govern
ment After War.
Will Continue Present ARRANGEMENT OF
Moving Hand In Hand With
Authorities.

Chicago, Nov. S.-Continued CO
operation with the government after
the war is the plan of American rail-
roads, now banded together in war
work
II is the purpose OF the National
Railway Development association, now
in session here, to see that at least
four phases of their plan-industria
agricultural, colonization and pub
licity-are carried out.
The railroads are now furnishing
the government with facts of the sup
Ply of food products on their lines
and information regarding the intel
ligent distribution thereof" said r.
w. Hockaday, industrial commissioner
of the nj. X. & T.. and member Of the
executive committee.
Regarding the colonization possibifi
ties by American railroads after the
war Hockaday said; "The railroads
will attempt by attractive offers and
judicious publicity to divert skilled
farmers, who are working in factories
and making lot OF money-to the
farm. They will be shown the farm
as favorable investment and a de
sirable home. Then we will attemp
to care for the foreigners who are Il
come here after the war-placing tn,
| farmers on the farm and the industria
workers in the factory"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
LOW RECORD FOR SINKlNGS
English Losses From U-Boats Touch
Low Mark.

London. Nov. e-A marked decrease
in the British merchant ships sunk
during the last week is noted i'm the
admiralty report Only eight vessels
ever / 1,600 tons were sunk by nine or
submarine and four vessels under that
tonnage. No fishing vessels were
sunk.
The summary: Arrivals, 1884; sail
ings, 1919 British merchant vessels
over 1000 tons sunk by mine or sub
marine, including two previously,
eight; under 1000 tons. including one
previously, four. Fishing vessels
sunk, none British merchant vessels
unsuccessfully attacked, including five
previously six.
The sinking of British merchant
ships recorded In the last admiralty
report are the smallest in point OF
number since the unrestricted subma-
rine warfare began early in the year.
They probably are the smallest in ton.
mage also.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
OHIO DRY BY 1000 VOTES
Tabulation Mistake Cost Vets 10000
Votes.

Tabulation Mistake Cost Vets 10000
Votes.
Cincinnati, Nov. AT latest re-
ports official returns had modified
the unofficial state total and de-
creased the dry lead to 327 votes.
The vote Stood. For prohibition,
52o,265; against prohibition, 519,938.
Cincinnati. Ohio, Nov. 9.-Unless
there are discrepancies that are not
known at this time or unless the Of
fetal vote varies to an extreme ex-
tent from the unofficial, statewide
prohibition in Ohio has carried by a
majority of approximately 1,600.
With the vets In the lead all day,
the sensational disclosures oS tabu-
latisn mistake in the Hamilton county
(CincinnatD summary cost the vets
10000 votes.
The switch came late in the after.
noon when a member of the board OF
election commissioners announced
that in totaling the figures Tuesday
night one of the clerks made an error
striking the figure when he should
have recorded s.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
0versubscribed S1,617,532.300,
Which Is Sd Per Cent Above
Loan Amount Set.
WORLDS RECORD IS SET
Success of Loan ls Distinct Triumph
For People of United
States, Secretary
McAdoo Says.

Washington, Nov. 9.-The second
Liberty Loan subscription was $4,-
617,5S2,300 the Treasury department
announces. This is an oversubscrip-
ton of s1,617 ,532, 800 above the 49,
000,000,O00 set
Triumph for People.
"The success of the second Liberty
Loan" said Secretary McAdoo, like
that of the first, is a distinct triumph
for the people of the United States"
These financial operations. greater
In magnitude than ever attempted by
any other government in the world,
were too great for the American peo-
Pile
In accordance with the statement of
the Treasury department in announc-
ing the loan, one-half of the over-sub-
scription will be accepted and not
more. The total bonds to be issued
thus will be $3,S0S, 766,150.
Small subscriptions Favored
Every federal reserve district over
subscribed its quota. Officials regard
the widespread acceptance of the loan
as an omen more impressive than the
actual figures. Ninety-nine per cent OF
the bonds will go to persons who sub
scribed from $50 10 $4,000 Only |
per cent of the subscribers took more
than $4,000 1t is among this | pei
cent that the reduction OF allotments
will occur. All persons who sub
scribed for less than $4,000 Will gel
all the bonds they subscribed for
There was not the slightest dis ,
pointment at the Treasury that the s.,
o00,000,0 900 maximum set had not beer
quite attained. The figures for the
present loan are far more encouraging
than the figures for the first
Ten Million Subscribers.
The oyersubscription of the first Lib
erty Loan amounted to about 81 pc
cent on an issue of $4,000 0,000,0 900.
Furthermore, to the first Libert,
Loan there were but a little NOR,
than 100000 subscribers. Ten mil
lions have put their money behind th'
government in the second loan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
FRENCH LAUD CADORNA
Term His Retreat Mastery
Piece of Work.
French Are Hurrying Troops To Alps
Region To Reinforce In
Coming Defensive.

Washington, Nov. 9.-In the opinion
OF French military experts General
Cadorna could not have organized his
retreating forces for successful de-
fense along the line OF the TS-ra-
mento river.
They contend the line as entirely
too near the point where the Austro-
German troops had broken through
the Italian front. The experience OF
the French at the Marne is held to
have proved that there is an advan.
tage in not stopping a retreat too
n decisive blow.
Quadrilateral Best Defense.
The real successful Italian defen.
sive, in the opinion q the French ex
perts, will be based upon the histori
cal quadritaleral Mantoa, Verona
Peschera and Lugano, and the real
battle of the campaign will occur
when the Italian armies, supported by
the French and British troops. viii
definitely war the German invaders
on those lines.
French staff Acts Quickly.
The French general staff made al
most instantaneous response TO the
Italian appeal for help. Once the de
cision was reached to cooperate
with the Italian army the French
troop trains began rolling towards
the Alps There was no improvisa
ton in their functions. the plans wer,
the result of careful study and prep
aration and the general staff had con
ceived beforehand the whole schem.
of transportation
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
U. S. GUNNERS POUNDING FOE
Return She'll For Shell With Few
Extra For Good Measure.

With the American Army in France,
Nov. 9.-The German artillery was
very active for "a hours, shells OF war;
ious calibers raining around the AM
erican positions. So thickly did they
come at one time during the early
hours of the morning it was thought
arother harrage was about TO be
placed for a second raid on the Ann
eriean trenches The Americans were
ready for and hoping the Germans
would try another raid. But none de-
veloped.
The American artillery gave the
Germans back shell for shell and
added a few for good measure, pound
ing the enemy battery positions and
breaking shrapnel over their trenches.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
CHINESE ARMY TO FRANCE
Celestial Republic To Send Large
Force to Europe.

Washington, Nov. "a Chinese
general with his staff has arrived at
Pacific coast port enroute to the
front in France 1t is expected that a
contingent OF Chinese troops will fol-
low shortly
China has not made up her mind yet
whether she likes the Japanese-Amer-
lean agreement; but she is preparing
to enter the war in a big way and to
contribute to the Allies every aid that
is within her power, according to in
timation last night at the Chinese EN-.
bassy here.
More than 100. 900 Chinese laborers
have been put on the British and
French fronts. They are taken to
Europe through this country. Chinese
officers are on Allied fronts studying
warfare and the Chinese armies put
in the field will be modern in every
way.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
Mass Back Of Piave River For
Decisive Battle, Rome
Cables.
SUPPORTED BY ALLIES
Latins Joined by Anglo-French Vet.
erans-New Troops Supplied
With Heavy ArtilIery-Re-
treat From Livenza.

Rome, Nov 9.-French and British
reinforcements with scores of heavy
field and siege pieces are massing
back of the Italian front. along the
Piave river to safeguard the present
line of defense and help buttress Ca
dornas newly established positions.
Battle To Be Decisive.
Rome cables to Washington report.
ed that the. decisive battle of the
Teuton drive is entering its first
stage with maneuvering for position
by the opposing forces
Train load after train load of
heavy artillery and Franco-British
with all the war equipment available
is rolling toward the new war center
in addition to that which is already
gone forward.
To Stand on Pave River Line.
London, Nov. 9-Italy's supreme
last stand in an effort to stem the
German invasion is apparently i'm
pending. Both the enemy and de
tending lines have been drawn face
to face along the Liyenza river Lon
don expected momehtarily to learn
of the preliminary battle of the Ii
venza, in which Cadorna's rear
guards would attempt to administer
a temporary check TO the enemy be.
fare withdrawing to the now fully
prepared Piave river line
Positions Prepared.
Swiss dispatches reported that Ca
dorna intended merely to delay the
enemy along the Livenza and would
not bring his full strength into the
battle until Piave positions were
/ reached For nearly two weeks tn
Italians have been preparing thei
positions along this waterway. Pre-
sumably the reinforcements in mer
and guns sent by British and Frencl
army STATS are held along this line
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
SHOOT AT AMERICAN GUNBOAT
Chinese Rebels Slightly Damage the
palos

Peking, Nov. 9.-The American gun
boat Palos was fired on by Chinese
bandits on the Yangtse Kiang near
Chungking in the province of Szech-
man.
The gunboat was damaged slightly.
The Palos, of 1870 tons, is one OF a
number of small gunlsoats which have
been in Chinese waters for some time.
In June the Palos, Monacacy, Samar.
Quiros and Villal Obos were interned
In the harbor of Shanghai by the
Chinese government. They were re-
leased subsequently when China broke
of diplomatic relations. with Germany
Seven Killed When Floors Drop.
New York, Nov 9.-Five women and
two men are believed to have been
killed in the collapse Of three floors
Of building in Brooklyn occupied by
a company supplying provisions to the
United States government. An explo-
sion and fire followed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
No Food For Neutrals Now.

Washington, Nov European
neutrals have not yet given the Unit
ed States satisfactory assurances that
food shipments from this country will
be kept out of Germany 1t has been
announced And until satisfactory
assurances are given" said a govern
ment official to the United Press,
"they won't get any. The embargo on
shipments OF supplies to Norway,
Sweden. Denmark, Holland, Spain and
Switzerland. declared weeks ago by
The president, u stiu airtight and
lfonclad.s
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09

Washington, Nov. 9.-Fuel Admins
TRAITOR Garfield has requested Attor.
ney General Gregory to instruct all
federal district attorneys to enforce
the governments coal regulations.
This order was intended TO cover
boarding, price violations and other
abuses which threaten to solve the
problems of coal distribution. How
far the federal government can go to
stop confiscation of coal in Ohio
cities and elsewhere in the country
ID to bs determined shortly by actual
trial.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
CIVIL WAR THREATENS RUSSIA
Fall OF kerensky May Stir up Strife
Washington Silent

Washington, Nov. 9.-Kerensky's
fall and the collapse OF his government
in Petrograd into the hands of the
Maximalists who propose separate
peace with Germany. is regarded here
as threatening Russia with a civil war
which all her friends hope to see
avoided.
The state department. entirely with.
out official advices OF its own, was 81.
lent, wishing to avoid making any
statements until the situation could
be accurately assessed on the basis OF
intimate reports from Ambassadors
Francis at Petrograd.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-09
ITALIAN CONDITION PICTURED
"Moves" To Show Allies Failed To
Send Supplies.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Officials or
the Italian embassy have inaugurated
a campaign to lay before the Ameri-
can people conditions in Italy, illus
trating the verbal message with NOV
ing pictures, showing the country re-
Gently won by General Cadorna, and
that over which the Italian army Is
rcw retreating.
The movies" were taken by the of
fetal military photographers of the
Italian wsr department. They will be
shown in the west within a fortnight
Apparently the plan is to state the
situation frankly to the people, and
definitely charge the Allies, including
the United States, with having failed
to send to Italy supplies of guns, am
munition, munitions making materia
and coal