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Evening star., 1917-10-31

ers, are being replaced with plain glass
as a precaution in case of air raids.
The Cologne cathedral is one OF the
most magnificent gothic edihces in the
world. Some of its stained glass win
dows date from 1903, but most of ther,
are modern. The, older windows are
among the finest examples Of early six
teenth century art.
Evening star., 1917-10-31

Anime soldiers In the service of Italy
leap about over mountain crags. where
a slip means destruction. apparently
unconscious of their danger.
Evening star., 1917-10-31
Now Get $3.50 and 81 Per Day.

The switchman allege that their
wage scale is approximately tire same
rs seven years ago, except for the re-
duction in the hours brought about by
the passage of the Adamson law. The
present wage scale for switchmen in
the Chicago district is from $3.50 to 81
a day.
The Switchmen's Union of North
America. which claims Il membership
of 10000, is distinct from the
sw'itchmen who are members of the
brotherhood CT Railway Trainmen.
Several days ago members of the lat
ter organization voted to GsS for a
minimum scale ranging from 81 a day
fo- helpers to $3.50 for night foremen.
Evening star., 1917-10-31
To PRESENT DEMAND
FOR ADVANCE IN PAY
Switchmen Want so Per Cent In.
crease and Time and Half
for Overtime.

CHICAGO, October 31.-The commit
tee representing the Switchmen's Union
of North America. who last night de-
cided to ask for 80 per cent increase
in wages and time and a half for over
time for members Of the union en-
ployed on railroads throughout the
United States, today began prepara-
tions to present their demands to man
ayers Of the railroads.
Notice Of the decision of the COM
mittee was sent to every railroad
manager. and meeting for the pur-
pose of discussing the propositions was
asked for Monday, December 5.
Evening star., 1917-10-31

Stacker to another-If you really had
to go to war. what would you rather
do?
The other-Lay cables for wireless.
National matrimonial agencies now
are being suggested with some degree
OF seriousness in Great Britain.
Evening star., 1917-10-31
Elgin Pianos

Those in the market for
piano Of nne appearance and
good tone-a plano for the
children to begin on. will do,
well to consider the Elgtn
Cabinet Grand Upright. We
have q group Of New York
models Of this well known
make priced for Immediate
clearance at only @195. Easy
monthly terms.
Evening star., 1917-10-31

go desirous was MIR. Foster
to have upon his floors pianos
that embodied certain tone
characteristics pleasing to tho
people Of Washington that he
had made especially for his
trade q line Of instruments
known as the PERCY 8. FOS-
TER PIANOS. We have q
number Of these splendid in
struments and will sell them
while they last from Sl55 to
e2S5. Easy monthly terms.
Evening star., 1917-10-31

Triple Savings
Every upright, grand or player-piano
bought during this sale represents three-
ply saving. Firstly-Because the sale Is
being conducted BY the makers Of tho In
struments shown and the prices are fac
tory prices. Secondly-Because these
prices are BEFORE THE WAR prices.
based on the price Of materials, much Of
which. II bought now. would cost from
50 to soos more. Thirdly-Subtracted
from these ante-bellum factory prices is
. sharp discount. making a triple discount
for immediate purchasers REMEMBER,
any instrument in this great stock no
matter its price make be bought
on EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Just
pay a moderate amount down and the
piano Of your choice will be delivered
AT ONCE Call NOW.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
ABDUL HAMID.

Abdul Hamid H., who reigned for more than 30 years as Sultan of Tur- key, until deposed in 1909, today reaches his seventy-fifth birthday an niversary, having been born Sept. P, 1S12. He was the thirty fourth sov- ereign, in male descent, of the house of Othman, founder of the Ottoman empire, who began his rule in the year 1299. Abdul Hamid succeeded! to the throne on the deposition of his elder brother, Sultan Murad ", in 1876. He therefore reigned for more than 32 years, and in that long time his name became synonym for cruelty and ,duplicity throughout the civilized world. In the early part of 1909 Abdul Hamid lost his throne as 9 result of the successful revolution led by the Young Turks, and his brother, Mohammed V. was named as his successor. For the past eight years the deposed Sultan has been kept virtual prisoner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
MISSOURI PACIFIC
 HAS PENSION SYSTEM

Local employees of the Missouri Pa cific railroad company have received printed copies of the "Pension Sys- tenn" manual of that road. The pen. sioning of injured or retired employees of the company is the outcome of a plan which was worked out by Presi- dent B. F. Bush and experts called for that purpose, and the pension de- partment of the road became effective July 1, last.
 In his foreward, President Bush states:
 "The company feels the time has arrived when some provision should be made for employees, who, after long years of faithful service, have reached an age when they are un- equal to the further performance of their duties. With this object in view the company has determined upon a plan of super -annuation, the particu lars of which are set forth in the ac- companying rules and regulations
 "The system adopted calls for no contributions from the employees themselves. The company hopes that this voluntary establishment of a pension system, which will assure tc faithful employees an income when unable to work, either by reason oi age or infirmity, will confirm to then this company's appreciation of faith ful service, and it's interest in theil welfare, and thereby increase theil desire to render long service and de- vote their best efforts to the com. pany, as so many employees have
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
RED CROSS MAN TO ARMY.

Little Rock, Sept. 21.-Arkansas no longer has field director in Red Cross work, Dr. Frank Vinsonhaler, who has for some months been acting in this capacity, on Thursday turning the Arkansas work over to the new ly created southwestern department W hich has headquarters in St. Louis. Dr. Vinsonhaler is now Captain Vim sonhaler of the medical department of the United States army and in such capacity he can no longer serve in Red Cross work, hence the decision to handle Arkansas from St. Louis in the future
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

Post.
 By and by it will not be possible to talk treason anywhere except in the United States senate--Kansas City Times.
 The trouble with the Peoples Peace council of America is that it is neith- CT popular, peaceful nor American.- St. Paul Pioneer Press.
 Naval expert who signed a note stating that England will be brought to her knees in three months expects the customary renewals-Wall Street Journal.
 No more German taught in Hobo ken.-Headline. HObOhen had no more need for German teachers than duck has for swimming instruct or-New York Sun.
 Dr. von Bethmann-Hollwegg fears MT. Gerard has violated the ethics of diplomacy. Nothing like German of ficial to pass on nice points of ethics. Kansas City Star
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
RUSSIA BOOMING BACK"

We have heard it before-that Rus sia is coming back" As rule, the results have been disappointing. Rus sia apparently has been unable to ''come back" in the fullness of that strength that would do much to bring victory to the allied cause.
 But Russia today has "come back to greater extent and to better eff feet that anyone hoped for two or three weeks ago. With the fall of Riga and the disaffection cf the Kor- niloff Cossacks it looked like sure disaster for Premier Kerensky's gov ernment.
 But today the crisis is overcome more crisis passed by the Russian re- public. And not only are it's armies holding their own against further en- but an actual forward movement has been successfully attempted north of Riga.
 Tho the Russian democracy has been wobbly, it is slowly but surely finding it's equilibrium. In spite of its occasional hours of turmoil. it is forcing the kaiser to keep more sol diers on the eastern front than at any time during the war.
 Russia is still full of fight and pep.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
done in the past. :"

done in the past"
 The Missouri Pacific pension man. ual contains many rules and regula- tions, not the least interesting of which is the fixing of the age limit of employees at the time of entering the service. Effective July 1, last, it was decided that no inexperienced person past 35 years of age should be em- ployed; and no experienced person past 45 would be eligible.
 Pensions vary from S15 to S75 per month, and the amounts will be paid monthly. All officers and employees who have reached the age of 70 years may be retired. Trainmen and those in the operating department may be retired at 65 years. Those who have been in the company's service 25 years are to be pensioned.
 The Missouri Pacific pension de- partment is administered by a board of five members who serve without compensation and are appointed by the president of the system.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

Oklahoma farmers, said to be re sentful because the government has fixed a price for wheat. are feeding the grain to hogs. The government has done more for the farmer than for any other class, and for them to show such spirit when human be ings are in danger of suffering fol lack of bread will not tend to make the people feel disposed to have the government spend more money for the farmers benefit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
ASSESSMENTS SHOW
 LARGE INCREASE
General Revenue of State Will Be Increased $120,000 Next
 Year.

Little Rock, Sept. 21.-The tax commission says that the result of the annual assessment has been vim dication of the new assessment law, and most gratifying response to the ali property at 50 per cent of it's mar ket value. Perry county has exceed ed that and made an assessment of 68 per cent.
 It is estimated that the increased assessment for this year will be about S;60, ,0OO000, making an aggregate of about 0,0O0,000 This will increase the general revenue about S120,0O0, with all other funds proportionately and put the state upon stronger fi- rancial basis it has ever been be- fore.
 Not one statement yet shows a de- crease from last years assessment. Fourteen taken at random show total increase of $9,738,644, or an average of $695,627 per county, as follows: Ashley $647,357 Bradley S3O4,349, Dallas S2236,483, Drew $1,258,299, Grant $374,784, Hot Springs S917,579, Howard S714,253, Nevada s444,180 Perry $415,780, Phillips, $2,600,727, Randolph S336,O34, Stone S169,151, Union $1,206,583, Van Buren S123,1 ,143. Pulaski will show an increase of moro than $7,000,000, and Washington of more than $3,000.
 The records of the auditors office show that yesterday afternoon there was total of only S9,445.24 in out standing warrants. There is over a million dollars in the treasury, in the general revenue fund, and every war rant presented is paid promptly in i cash
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

full novelist, born at Cambridge, Mass. 45 years ago today Andre Tardieu, editor of the Revue des Boux Mondes, and now French high commissioner to the United States, born in Paris, Al years ago today.
 Brig. Gen. Charles H. Lauchhaimer adjutant and inspector of the United States Marine corps, born in Balti- more, 58 years ago today.
 John Fore Hines, recently promot- ed to the rank of captain in the Unit ed States navy, born in Kentucky, AZ years ago today.
 Thomas U. Sisson, representative in congress of the Fourth Mississippi district, born in Attala county, Miss, 48 years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
Prescott jury sentenced whit

A Prescott jury sentenced white woman to ten years in the peniten tiary for forging the name of a farmer to five checks, on which she secured about $75. The news dispatch says "when the verdict of guilty was read she broke down and wept" No won der. Perhaps she thought forgery is lightly regarded in Arkansas. She may have reached such a conclusion from reading that the governor re gently pardoned Jefferson man. who had less excuse than any woman could, offer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

had ceased to heed it. The editorial
 column was doomed to disappear al-
 together a few years. People want
 ed nothing but news. They wanted 1 to read the facts and form taeir own
 Judgment. They didn't want any edi- tor presuming to give them advice. ! But today the situation seems to have changed. If the editorial had really fallen into disrepute, it seems to nave taken on a new lease of life. l Newspapers are printing more edi- torials than ever before. And so far as editors can judge, more people are reading editorials than ever before, There isn't any great mystery about it.
 For one thing editorials are more honest than they used to be. Some people may scoff at this statement. Hut turn back to the files of almost any newspaper ten, twenty or thirty years, and you'll be surprised at it's prejudice, it's intemperance, it's per sonal animus toward public men and public questions, it's frequent sugges- tion of private interest determining the policy of the paper. Today edi torials are far less personal, far less partisan, far less narrow in every par ticular, and generally free from any talnt of private interest. Their mo- tive is almost invariably the public welfare.
 Moreover, the average editorial of today is better written. That state ment, too, will be doubted by old timers full of "reminiscences of Greedy, Dana, and other great names. But there were few Greelys and Danas. Turn back to old files, and read. You'll be disillusioned. And even if you find current editorials full of rhetorical faults, you may admit that they're ''interesting"- matter more important than mere style.
 These qualities of honesty and at tractiveness have won back news paper readers who seemed about to slip away. But there's another req son, based on general newspaper de velopment. The very thing on which the critic counted to shelve the edi- torial has made it more necessary tJan ever.
 The greatly increased volume of news printed nowadays leaves the reader rather helpless. He hasn't time to read it all carefully, digest it for himself and form his own conclu- sions about everything. He needs help. He wants to know quickly what it's all about; And so he looks to the editorial column for interpretation of current events-and finds it.
 The old-time editor when brilliant and magnetic, used to lead-and of ten led astray. He gave hls readers little news and much personal advice, which might or might not be worth following. The present-day editor gives much news, presented impartial ly, and in his editorial solunns calmly gives his version of what that news means, indicates what part of it is especially important, and adds sug- gestions of his own as to tAe applica- tion of the news to big principles and 1 public issues. He acts as a judge, l summing up the evidence, rather than partisan suppressirg or distorting evidence and turning it tc his per sonal use. And thus the editorial today is ap- | parently a more potent force than | over hnfnre
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
NOTABLES BORN THIS DATE.

Maj.-Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff of the United States army, who has reached the age for stautory re- tirement, born at Danville, Ky., 64 years ago today.
 Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, United States navy, born in New Jer- sey, Al years ago today.
 Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, success
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
PERT PARAGRAPHS

Peace without victory" is the kind Germany can have.-Boston Tran script.
 Russia may be sound at the core, as MT. Root says. but sle seems to be pretty rotten around the edges.-Flor- ida Times Union.
 The suspense Of watching for bread and coal-prices to fall gets more and more thrilling.-Charleston Evening
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
A l. * | * < %

One Hundred Years Ago Today. 1817-Gen. James Wadsworth, soldier of the Revolution and dele gate to the Continental con- gress, died at Durham, Conn. Born there, July 6, 1730. Seventy yfive Years Ago Today. 1S42-Birth of Abdul Hamid H., Sul- tan of Turkey from 1876 until 1909.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. 1867-Large bands of Garibaldians began march upon Rome. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 1892-The centennial of the first re public was celebrated through out France.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
A brass band composed e,tuA !, young women is one of ths .il.'9 h. Ogden, Utah. VI ''' oaa'i PEI ACRI ~ t" IS guataatsa { N one bottle to h1
 any case d R - n@ gra, Rheum,S|
 Noun@,.1.

Eczema or any blood, liver Q, F;;' disease, or your dollar returnsi ss Why suffer or pay biz ,bilH; r N expensive trips or buy a rerah , D; no assurance, if not benetited 4 \ N ting your money refunded.
 built m ytrade with a meritorSmr r edy and fair dealing; a trid t 1I ask you to give G. s. Sold in Pine Bluff by W, Lh woody & Co.,, and Mann. .T.nlrI Drug Co.,, and others at one dolkr bottle or 6 for $500, prepaid q \ \ ceipt of price, call on your dsuiII for G. s. before you order trssn write to me for testimoDi,b Y mention this paper.
 L. M. Gaoa1 721 Spring St. Little Ro.t ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
One Year Ago Today in the War

One Year Ago Today in the War.
 Sept. P, 1916-French chamber of deputies voted $1,767, 7,60O,O0O war credits; Rumania was fully mobi- lized to enter the war; French war office announced 55,8OO German prisoners captured in battles at the Somme between July 1 and Sept. 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
REMMEL HEADS ELKS.

Little Rock, Sept. 21.-A. c. Rem mel, one of the best konwn insurance agents of Arkansas, past president of the Arkansas Association of Elks, and a former exalted ruler of the Little Rock lodge, received his appointment Thursday as district deputy for Ark ansas. He will visit all Arkansas lodges during the year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

Tattooing will no longer be permit ted in the United States navy, which at least is an honest effort 10 assuage the horrors of war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

The best of newspapers arc some times likely to CIT. For instance, the we'll known Lorson Times at the time thought the Korniloff revolt was justified.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

There isn't the slightest doubt about 1.-the kaiser condemns every Ger man plot that is exposed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
EDITORIALS.

We used to be soberly assured, a few years ago, that "the day of the editorial is past. Th@ editorial had lost it's power. Newspaper readers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

Nearly 5000 women in New York city earn their livelihood as musicians or teachers of music.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
WORTH REMEMBERING.

Integrity in youth is almost certain to become wisdom and honor in old age.
 HI. w. Shaw.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

justified.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

DO you think that the automobile will
displace tie horse ?" asked the CONVEX
sational young woman.
at will" answered the nervous young
man as he gazed down the road, "if it
ever hits him."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

Mrs. Richardson, wife OF DR.. L. I.
Richardson, OF Omaha, Nebraska, a form-
er resident of Charles Town, has endow-
ed room for children in the Charles
Town General Hospital the funds for the
purpose having been forwarded to BIshop
w. L. Gravatt. The committee on rooms
have selected room No. 10 for this endow-
ment. and it is now being appropriately
furnished for this purpose. The room
thus endowed is a memorial 10 Mrs.
Richardson's mother, Mrs. Anna IA. For
rest, and is 10 be called 1.-THE Anna M.
Forrest Memorial Room for Children"
This is the most fitting tribute TO the
memory of Mrs. Forrest, as it was her
home here that was afterward converted
into our hospital.-Adpocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Business in the Jefferson county clerks

Business in the emerson county cieiks
office for 1916 showed decided increase
over the preceding year both in the num-
Der of deeds recorded and in the number
of marriage licenses issued. The deeds
counted include the deeds OF release OF
liens. There were O. more deeds record
ed in 1916 than in 1915. the number in
the former year being S67, as against Soo
in 1915. In marriage licenses we out
shine some OF the adjacent counties win
a much larger population. Ourtotal MUM
Der of marriage licenses last wear was
l61. while in Berkeley county the NUMBER
was 122 This is not due to the greater
popularity OF matrimony here. Our posi-
lion along the line of the Norfolk & west
ern Railway, adjacent TO the Virginia
State line. is responsible for the dispropor-
tionate number in our favor. The num-
of licenses issued in 1915 was l3l. being
30 less than last year The favorite
month for marriages was December. when
q licenses were issued. June, supposed
Iy a popular month for weddings had
only Is, being fifth on the list.-Adpocafe
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfords Black Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
wears" says Mrs. ]. b. Whitaker, Of
his place, "wiih sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
ThedFofd's Black-Draught, which | did,
and / found il to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
I keep Black-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and II
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tired.
We never have a long spell OF sick.
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's Black-Draught Is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regi-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
Iieve Indigestion, collie, wind. nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-day. NC IA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

Any skin itching is a temper tester
The more you scratch the worse il itcheS.
Doan's Ointment is for piles, eczema
any skin itching SOC al all drug stores
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18

General Stonewall Jackson's pocket
Bible, which he carried in the Civil War.
was sold a few days ago in New York tor
$2l so to o. Haywood. On The leatlet
was the inscription: From my dear
friend, DR.. r. r. Morrison. T. J. Jack
son, lie xington. Va, Dec 20. 1860" The
SINE hand wrote on the leaf preceding.
"Do your duty andleavethe rest to Cod
On the blank page opposite the New
Testament title the same hand had writ
ten, Tho the clouds are lowering. !
pray that Ooj be with US today. Chan
cellorville. May %, 1853 IT. Jackson. "
Accompanying the book was an affidavit
by Thomas Chancellor, certifying that the
volume was the property OF his grand
father, to whose house Jackson was taken
dangerously wounded The evening Of
The first days fight at Charlottesville.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
Stiff, Sore Muscles Relieved

Crsmped muscles or soreness following
cold or case OF grippe are eased and
relieved by an application OF Sloan's
Liniment Does not stain the skin or
clog the pores like mussy ointments or
plssiers and penetrates quickly without
rubbing. Limoer up your muscles after
exercise, drive out the pains and aches
OF rheumatism, neuralgia lumbago.
strains, sprains and bruises with Sloan 8
Liniment. Get bottle today. At all
Druggists, 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-18
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON HER HANDS
Too I'd to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This women now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-"For two years l
WAS go sick and weak with troubles