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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
COST OF
STREET GRADING

public works. Lansing. Mich. asserts
that Duplex trucks which are being
used on street work in the capital
city have reduced the cost OF hauling
gravel nearly One-half
1T cost S1.75 per yard 20 haul grav-
81 from the pit to the streets IN the
city when we used teams and Wag-
ous." said Mr.. Hill The cost with
Duplex trucks is 80 cents per yard.
BY replacing our teams and wagons
with Duplex trucks, We have not only
reduced our haulage cost nearly one
half. but we are improving our
streets in much less time than was
possible with teams and wagons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
LOCAL HUPP NAN
SHOWS NEW CARS

One viii be agrecably surprised
with the new Hump car. even though
he had been expecting something out
OF the ordinary. This was demon
strated when r. 2. Lewis drove one
of the new Hupp models from the IN
loading platform on Friday afternoon
The HuD factory though a medium
priced factory has followed out the
customs OF the high priced manufact-
urers in sticking TO what they know
IS good.
The car e. easily the most up TO
date Hupp in appearance which has
vet been put on the market. having n
straight line body, windshield with a
rakish tilt, better proportion, etc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
MADE SCARFS
MUCH SUPERIOR

Though prices OF wool soar IN COM
pany with those Of other commodities.
IL Is well to consider the homemade
scarf over those one may buy at
reasonable price Color. length and
width may suit the taste OF the knit
ter; they are not difficult 20 do and
are found TO cost less than those Of
fered in the shops. The visitors
knitted hood is also in danger OF be-
ing borrowed for touring wear as the
season advances. It IS coy and excel
iently adapted IN shape for this use.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
Paige-DetrOh Man
Pays Local Agents
And FL PdSo a Visii

: II a. Campbell. district man
acer OF the Paige-Detroit Motor Car
company is stopping at the Paso del
Norte hotel Mr.. Campbell has re-
Gently been on the coast attending the
automobile show in Los Angeles. He
is enthusiastic over the new Paige
Model Essex. seven passenger car
The new features Of this car
said Mr.. Campbell. care artisticallg
wonderful The rounded back, the
top with its gypsy back curtains
the new tenders, the uphOlsterinE
laid over Marshall springs and many
other ne wfeatures, go TO make the
beauty and charm OF this car"
Mr.. Campbell viii have headquar-
tiers at Dallas. Under his jurisdiction
viii be Oklahoma, New Mexico and
southwest Kansas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
AMERICANS PAY TEN BILLION
DOLLARS FOR UPKEEP Of CARS
State Controller of New York Has Compiled Figures on
All Automobiles Of Country and Declares That
Expense Of Maintenance Is Tremendous
Majority Of Cars American Made

"HAT AMERICANS today are pay
ing 10 billion dollars annually
\ for motor cars and their upkeep
Is the gist Of a statement recently
compiled by Eugene NJ Travis, state
controller Of New York.
More than 100000 motor cars
OF all descriptions in use in the
United States were registered in the
several commonwealth during tho
first six months Of the current year
OF this number IS percent were
pleasure cars and the remaining =
percent commercial The United
States commerce and Industry report
recently made public. shows that the
number Of foreign cars imported into
this country during the past six
years has been enOrmous-more than
100000 cars. valued at S18,0O0,OOO
since January last
American ManufEc fure.
AS a matter Of statistics, "a per
cent of the cars used in this country
are Of American make and If cOmpari-
son were to be made upon values this
percentage would be still higher. for
i can be safely computed that the mo-
tor cars owned in the United States
aggregate q present value Of nearly
$1,000, 100000, an estimate placed on
q basis Of rating IS percent Of the
total number registered last year at
$1,000 each and the remaining quar-
ter or % percent at $1,000 each, both
figures being exceedingly conservs-
tive. as the price Of motor cars varies
from as low as $500 10 as high as
$4,000 for the high powered limousine.
The statistics further show that
about $500, 100000 was spent upon
the purchase OF about 100000 new
cars by American motorists last year,
and to this sum are yet to be added
the values Of the accessories, the sup
ply of which forms very substantial
branch Of the motor car trade.
Registration Fees S25,OOO,OOO.
But the annual expenditure for
new machines large as Il is, is not
all the expense. as the cost o. running
is heavy, Witnessed by an industry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
HAS A
REGULAR GARDEN

WORD has been received By stuDer-
Stone company. distributors for the
Interstate, that In keeping with the
demand for conservation and prOduc-
ton OF foodstuffs during the war, the
factory at Muncie has under cultiva-
ton at the present time about six
acres Of factory land. Included In
this are three acres OF navy beans.
one and one-half acres Of potatoes
which will Weld 200 bushels. one acre
of sweet corn. one-half acre Of TO-
matOes and cucumbers and $3.50 heads
Of cabbage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
WOMEN DRIVERS
FOND OF KHAKI

Khaki. the material Of the hour.
is being used for tailored suits OF
sporting type by women who run
their own cars on out Of town runs
The adapted trench coat Is the extra
coat and the loose Norfolk Jacket Is
the suit coat. Knockers and leggings
add the practical note and make the
getting out and getting under NOT
a difficult task With broad brimmed
khaki hat the wrist watch on one
arm and the compass on the other.
she is a decidedly business looking
person
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
SAYS BATTERIES
CAN BE RESTORED

The Texas Battery and Ignition
company reports business good E. H.
B. Chew in speaking Of Batryvim
said: "Batryvim is becoming widely
known I'm many OF the large cities Of
the country. notably Kansas City and
Cleveland where a number OF men
are employed in its use. Il is accom-
plishing wonders in the restoring Of
old and apparently WORKOUT batter
les. and has come to the attention OF
the New York Central lines. We eX-
pect its further growth in the fu-
ture"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24

MATERPRnnEING NJ noe.

WAIEHFKUUFINN The IUF.
Double boiled Gnseed oil may be
used to waterproof the top. The oil
should be spread evenly over the
fabric with fine brush Naturally
two coats Of the linseed Will give bet
ter results than one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24

Is the thermostat and the radiator
shutter a good thing for the carr It
appears to do the work. Where can
get Oue.-Nim.
A thermostat in the cooling system
is an excellent thing because il tends
TO maintain the engine at a constant
temperature. When both a thermostar
and radiator shutter are used betty
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
OMNERs, sERKICE nEPARTMENr


/ have just had my three passenger
roadster Overhauled, the carbon has
been removed, valves ground. tappets
adjusted, carbureter adjusted. oilinE
system refilled with fresh oil and am
using the best grade OF gasoline, IN
spite OF which 1 get but II or y miles
per gallon Is there anything else
that can be done 10 increase the nile
age.-A Daily Reader.
There are any number Of things
which may be done to decrease fuel
consumption and all Of them were
considered in the article recently pub
lished in these columns on gasoline
saving. The real cause OF the poor
economy in your case is probably the
fact that the engine is tight and the
other parts similarly affected by the
overhauling. y hundred miles or so
Of running should serve to "run-In'
the parts, so that less energy and con-
sequently fuel will be needed TO over
come the internal resistance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24

which motoring has built up-namely,
tire manufacturing, which is becOm-
ing almost as large as the motor ear
building trade itself. Next 70 the
tires is the cost Of gasoline and lub- j.
eating oils, which is among the heavi-
est in the motorists expenditure. Be
sides the cost of repairs, renOyaciOuS
and PERIODICAL owe hauls amounts TO
many millions, which, added to this.
is the sum of the annual registration
and license fees, reaching $4,000, 600
so far this year, would amount to q
sum exceeding $4,000. 600. Statistics
reported by the United States bureau
OF roads indicate that approximate y
SS0.00O,000 was expended Tor highway
improvement last year by the several
states and largely for the benefit o.
the motorists
while many owners keep their
machines in stables converted 10
new use, a large number Of motor
vehicles are stored In public garages
or in buildings especially rented Ior
that purpose. and the cost OF this
service must aggregate large sum
although, perhaps, the heaviest eE-
pense Of all is in looking after the
driving and care Of the cars, the need
Of which has opened a new calling Of
a vast extent
Thousands of Drivers.
The actual number of professional
drivers licensed in this country during
1911 reached nearly $4,000 and since
that time their number has increased
twOfOld. II the wages Of this num-
Der were fixed at the rate OF SIS PEI
week and the compensation Of others
employed about the car were added,
The total would reach upward OF
$4,000, 600 annually, and thus the run
ming expenses Of the motorists cou-
pied with the purchase price and in
cidentals. would reach the enormous
aggregate Of billions Of dollars
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24

As cold weather comes on 7 fire.
quently experience difficulty in press
ing down my starting pedal. especially
when the engine has been idle for
some time. The pedal does not seem
to give at all, except by constant ef-
fort, when il finally goes down. The
trouble seems to be Intermittent, but
occurs, as previously noted. in cold
weather. Is the trouble with the
generator Buick
The trouble hardly IS In the genera
tor. I believe that the real cause OF
the condition is lack OF fabrication OF
the overrunning starter clutch or the
use Of too thick a lubricant in the
clutch. This clutch is behind the
starting motor shaft and is IA Their In
accessible, but provision Is made for
OilinE IL. Improper lining up OF the
starter gears might cause the trouble
but ] hardly think that this is so in
the present case.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24

VIII too much tire chalk used in a
casing injure the tire IN any way
Also are oversize tires better than the
regular size9-Puncture.
Too much tire tale IS apt 20 iuiurs
the inner tube. The excess forms IN
Jumps which cause excessive wear.
The oversize tire itself Is made OF the
same materials as the regular but the
larger volume Of air and greater
amount Of material makes the over
size wear longer, on the average car.
Another advantage Of the oversize is
that with the same load as the regu-
lar size the pressure can be reduced
a little and thus the riding qualities
are increased
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
PRACTICAL PARAGRAPHS.
TwnL- 49,

produces smoother action in checking
the speed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
alton Fees s25,O0O.OOO.

But the annual expenditure for
new machines, large as It is. is not
all the expense. as the cost o. running
is heavy, witnessed by an industry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24
Match Id Renr Nd.

II often becomes desirable 10 trans
form an ordinary nut into wing nut.
This may be done by hammering two
strips OF sheet steel Of appropriate
length until they take the shape OF
the nut and then drill and rivet the
ends together
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-24

Der Of annoying sounds that are some
times hard TO locate and remedy. The
entire device may be loose on its
bracket, so that il rattles distressing
y, or some OF the parts may be loose
and noisy. In cases Of this kind the
car owner should have some pa senEe-
grasp the horn and hold IL tightly
while the car is in motion; II the rat
lie subsidies. blame Il on the HON
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
PUBLICATIONS WITH
 BOOZE ADst BARRED
Judge Trieber Also Urges Federal Grand Jury to Investigate Un.
 labeled Shipments of Liquor.

Little Rock, April 3.-Mailing any circular, newspaper, pamphlet Cr other publication into Arkansas which contains any liquor advertisement, n future will subject the sender to in- dictment in federal court, Judge Ja:- ob Trieber told the new federal grand jury Tuesday morning, in a charge featured by interpretation of recent acts of congress relating to proh- bition. The interpretation affects a, number of national publications, Judge Trieber declared that under the postoffice appropriation bill, ap7i proved March last, congress has gone a step beyond any previous act and has effectively prohibited the use of the mails in any kind of solicita- tion of liquor business, and the grand jury was instructed strictly to fol- low out the law in considering indict- ments. r
 Judge Trieber also instructed the grand jury to investigate all cases in which it is believed liquor has been shipped into the state unlabeled, a violation of section 240 of the penal code. Under this law, he said, any shipment in trunk, suitcase or other, receptacle checked as baggage is pro-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
A. B BANKS WILLING
 TO SERVE HIS PEOPLE
Prominent Banker and Business Man of FOrdyce Announces as Can.
 didate for Delegate.

A. B. Banks of Fordyce, one of the ness men Arkansas has ever produced. formally announces in this issue of The Graphic as a candidate for dele gate at large from the Sixth Congress sional district in the constitutional convention, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 MT. Banks is so Well-known as to need no introduction to the Demo- cratic voters of this district. Through sheer ability and application to his work he has risen from obscurity to place in the world of commerce and finance, where his ability and knoWl edge of affairs and men are recognized by other leaders prominent in the states affairs.
 MT. Banks constructive ideas are pointed to by his friends as offering excellent reason why he should have a part in framing the new constitu- tion, upon which will depend the states future.
 How he is regarded by his neigh bors is shown by the .Fordyce Advo- cate, which says:
 "It is a matter of public interest that Honorable A. B. Banks of For dyce is candidate at large from the Sixth Congressional district for del- egate to the state constitutional convention. We need the services of such men as Mir. Banks in drafting our new organic law. He is a man of long and vast business experience "a man of sagacity and vision quail flying him to appreciate the present and future needs of great state like Arkansas. A native of South Ar kansas, he has always taken lively interest in the social, political and fi- nancial well-being of the people If his state, and has given the question of our public welfare no little study and consideration.
 "In constructing and drafting new constitution for Arkansas, we
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
COOKING SCHOOL
 ATTRACTS MANY
 HOME MANAGERS

An unusually large and select audi ence attended yesterday afternoons session of the Home Economies course. Delng conducted this week at the ShrlnerS' temple by Mrs. Helen Harflngton Downing, under the aus plces Of The Graphic, and the dem- onstrations and lectures were de- elared of unusual value to those interested in putting the home on a business basis.
 me musical program, provided by the Barnes Music company on Star phonograph, added to the occasion and delicious sandwiches, punch and coffee were served by booths 1nain- tanned by the Armour company and Will Burton, representing University Club coffee.
 At the conclusion of the afternoons program number of ladies were awarded souvenirs, Mrs. Wm. A. Lee receiving a sack of Idahome flour, Mrs. J. B. Speers a can of University Club coffee, while packages of "Veri- best' fruit and vegetables were dis tributed to Mrs. G. A. Bahlau, Mrs. J. A. Peck, Mrs. Jennie FoWles, Mrs. D. A. J Il, Miss F. Lemons.
 Today's demonstrations and lecture by Mrs. Downing, who has convinced Pine Bluff housewives attending the course that she is intensely practical in her suggestions, will deal with the proper classification of foods, sug- gestlons for raising the standards of markets, and demonstrations of the preparation of Spanish rice, grape gelatin, nut bread and school lunches. Today's program is expected to be of unusual interest and value, particui- arly to mothers who look after the welfare of their children thru provid- ing them with proper food. and who are anxious to better equip them selves for the important work Of rear ing healthy men and women
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
CONDUCTOR KILLS
 INVADER OF HOME
When Pleas Prove Unavailing, Frank Campbell Uses Shotgun on
 Ola Bowman.

Little Rock, April 3.--Frank Camp bell, 32 years old, Iron Mountain con- ductor, 914 Olive street, Argenta, shot and instantly killed Olla Bowman. day clerk at the Hoffman house. Lit tie Rock, about 9:30 o'clock Monday night, in front of the Campbell resi- dence.
 Bowman was shot with an auto- matic pump gun, the shot entering his back and taking effect in his heart and lungs. Immediately fol- lowing the shooting Dr. M. J. Barlow reached the scene, but Bowman was dead.
 A coroner's jury rendered verdict Tuesday morning that Bowman came to his death as the result of gunshot from a weapon in the hands of Frank Campbell. Their verdict was given following an inquest at the Owens & Kicks undertaking establishment by Coroner S. P. Vaughter. No charges were specified in the verdict.
 Campbell is held at the city jail without bail.
 After the shooting Campbell went to nearby grocery store, where ne telephoned Night Sergeant John Rutkowski that a man had been killed. He did not say who did the shooting but asked that officers be immediately sent to the scene.
 The body of Bowman was found about 100 feet from the scene of the shooting on the arrival of Constable George s. Scott, Deputy Constable Harry Lovelace and Night Sergeant Ruthowski and Dr. Barlow. After Bowman had been shot in the back t is believed that he ran this distance
 Over the lifeless body stood Camp bell and Mrs. Campbell, holding their 13-months-old child in her arms. Mrs. Campbell held a flashlight in her hand and was throwing the rays on the dead mans face.
 Without losing his nerve, Camp bell related the tragedy to the off, cers, saying that Bowman had made his life "hell on earth" and that he killed him because he could moi stand it any longer.
 Campbell was taken to police head quarters, where charge of murder was docketed against him. He asked the officers II Bowman was uead ana said that he was sorry.
 Bowman had been frequenting my home for the last three years" Camp bell said at the police station. "I have often warned him to stay away, but he paid no attention to my warning. I thought everything was all right when my wife made confession to me and asked for my forgiveness, which I gave. Bowman also gave me his, word that he would never enter my home again. However, I founl him calling on my wife in less than week.
 .I moved to Argenta from Little Rock about a week ago to. avoid fur ther trouble I had a feeling that he would call Monday night, so I ar ranged to have call boy to call me for the road, which he did. Shortly after I received the call went to d
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04

need the service of good, capable men from all the walks of life, the lawyer the doctor, the farmer, the school teacher, but probably most of all we need the service of the plain, prac- tical business man whose experience with practical affairs qualities an:1 enables him to safeguard the business and financial interest of the state more than any other class. We know of no one who is capable of rendering better service to the people of Ar kansas in the constitutional conven- tion than A. B. Banks. Should he receive the endorsement of the voters of the Sixth Congressional district for the honor to which he aspi1as, he, in our opinion, will serve the people faithfully and acceptably."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04

nearby store and left my lantern and grip and returned and hid under the house. I had my shotgun concealed under the house earlier in the after noon.
 Bowman called at o'clock and as he entered the gate I asked him not to enter my house.. He turned and ran and fired. He fell after running short distance. I did not know that I had killed him."
 Bowman had been employed as clerk at the Hoffman house since Oc- tober, 1916. ISe is survived by his wife and two children, who are now living at Redfield.
 Mir. and Mrs. Campbell have three children. They had made their home with Mrs. Young for several yea 5 until recently.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
BIRTHS.

Thomas Rowland is the name that has been bestowed upon the infant son of MT. and Mrs. R. E,. Colcock. 1918 Olive street. who will celebrate March "A as his birthday anniversary.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. H. D. Me- Clesky, Sunday, at their home, 914 Nebraska street boy.
 Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Bald win, Friday, March 30, at their home, Twelfth and Chestnut, boy.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. William F. Remmers, on Monday at their home, at Iliion, N. Y., a boy. Mrs. Remmers is daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Painters of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
fall-Steele Wedding
 uiet Little Rock Affair.

Charles s. Hall of Pine Bluff and Hiss Mabel May Steele of Mount Yer lon, Mo-, were married at noon Mon lay, by Rev. s. F. Ryan, pastor of the lcott street Methodist church, of Lit
 l e Rock, at his parsonage.
 Mr. Hall is in charge of the press
 pom of The Graphic, and has been resident of Pine Bluff for year or bore past, coming here from Okla
 |oma He has made many friends |uring his stay here. His bride is an tttractive young woman who has
 Ipuntless friends in her old home.
 jhe came to Little Rock to meet Mir. Hall, for the ceremony, following 6hich they came at once to this city, Shere they will make their home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
VEIL TO DISTRIBUTE
 LITTLE GIANT TRUCK

s. c. Veil has closed contract whereby he becomes distributor for the Little Giant truck, an automo- bile truck which is said to surpass in many particulars the truck ordinarily in use in this section.
 Mir. Veil has ordered thirty trucks, two of which are to be delivered with in the next ten days. These trucks will be of 2-ton capacity, and suitable for hauling sand, gravel and rock, which can be dumped in two minutes, through use of the hydraulic lit with which the truck are equipped.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
PERSONALS.

Friends of Prof Walter J. Morris of this city will regret to learn of the death of his father, W. B. Morris. pioneer resident Of this section, which occurred Saturday, March 31. at the home of another son, Dr. J. r. Morris, at Cerro Gordo, near Texar- kama. He was so years of age and widely known in Jefferson and Grant counties.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
OBITUARY
MISS RAVES FUNERAL.

The funeral of Miss Laconia Raves was held at o'clock yesterday aft ernoon, from the residence of her uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. A. A. Harper, 1918 East Sixth avenue, and was largely attended by friends of the family.
 The services were conducted by Rev. L. w. Evans, pastor of the Carr Memorial Methodist church, inter- ment was in Bellwood cemetery and the following served as pallbearers
 John Harper, Alton Harper, Frank Nichols, Charles Nichols, James Evans and Clinton Hastings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-04
MR. MARCUS FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late Louis Mar GUS was held at 2:30 o'clock yestec- day afternoon, from the family home, 503 West Third avenue, and was largely attended. Rabbi Raphael Goldenstein officiated at the obse- auies, interment was in the Hebrew cemetery, and the following friends served as pallbearers:
 Sam Bain, Sam Soltz, Max Schlos- berg, Wm. Rosenzweig, Jake Reisen- berg and B. Bram.