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CONDEMNED
 10 DEATH ,Vu |

This is not story of 8 traitor or a German spy. It is the amazing re cital of Joe .OiBrien, about his ter rtble, cage .osss lights disease. Tae doctorst Said 2N qcou1d not he cured. His condition was pronounced hope less, not only By private physicians, but also by doctors at the hospital. He went nearly blind. On advice O. physicians he started to a noted hos pital in New Orleans to have aD operation performed on his Kidneys. But he never arrived there. He got so much worse on tle train that the train crew put him off, thinking he was going to die.- A go,d Samaritan took him in, nursed him and save him medicine that restored him 10 acaNh. If you are afflicted with. Br'glts dis ease, or any disease of tla kidneys or bladder by all means Write for free copy of the Hobo" booklet containing the story of Joe O'Br:er, as well as sworn testimony 3, from many others who testify tGey have been absolutely cured by the Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy. You
 can get the remedy from your drug gist or from the Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Co.,, Singer, La., direct. Price, $1 per package. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
Survival of the F!ttest.

Modern scientists do not entirely hold with the DarwlniaM theory of evo. lution; still, there is no doubt that the Survival of the Attest" has 8 large modicum of truth, for we can all see that those who are incapable of adapt ing themselves to the universal prog. cess must become more or less fossil ized. Every big business gives us striking examples: men who, having reached a certain position, sit down and get rooted in their own htt)e way. Then there comes a new spirit into authority, modern methods are mrro- duced, all things are put in motion, the change has come and the fossil sits still, an obstacle in the necessary prog. ress until he Is either thrown out of fhe way completely, or moved to side where he can do no damage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
Start tho Day Right.

Start your day right. Bury the hatchet of the night before. Leave all your grouches in the bedroom and come out into the dawn of a new day Tith smile. What matter if some. one has annoyed you the night before That day has passed with every pleas ure and annoyance. Today is only started, and no one knows what vii! happen, good or bad. so it is we'll te be prepared for the best. Too many prepare for the worst, look for 1t ant get 1t. Smiles are the least expsnsiv
 oe ull joys of life, and the most ul' bullding. So smile whenever you can
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
Sentenced a 6oyhood Friend.

When they went to school togethe, they called each other Jim and Al. But when they, met in the Wyandotta county district court it was Judge A. ). Herrod and James Sexton, confessed check forger. The judge looked down from the beach at the prisoner, who tumbled his hat and looked at the door. Jim had admitted to Al tha. Ae had forged the name ot Daniel 6tumpf to eight checks he cashed at the Commercial National bank, Kansas City. ~Tep years on each count" the judge slid They turned to lead Jim away. Al looked up from his docket, Make 'em run concurrently," he add. ed. "Ten years is a long time, you kaow.-Kansas City Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
Heavy Earthquake Shock.

An earthquake occurred on October 20, 1870. and was felt very sensibly 9ver northeastern America, from New Brunswick to Iowa, and from the River St. Lawreace to Cincinnati. Some of the large stores and factories in New York city were so badly shaken that employees rushed into the streets. Further north 1t was more pronounced At Montreal bells were rung in the swaying steeples of public buildings, and in Quebec chimneys were thrown down. Several of the public schools in New York were dismissed, teachers and pupils Joining in hasty flight, the walls of buildings were shaken and furniture was moved from its place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
MEN WAIVED

~ result of the war thers 1s |,
 enormous demand in all lines oe bust
 ness. both public and private. fo,
 trained men and women. Leadtn, men os the nation are unaaimous in
 the opinion that it is . patriotic aut,
 Tor men who are not eligible for arm ' service to pursue bus1ness or teohni cal training and fit themselves for ser vice elsewhere.
 Young men who are not in tAs .e. lective draft. ane wanted in busines, posit!ons provided they havs the risht .raln'ns' Little Rock and Arkansas ousmess men are begging nov fnr trained help: they need men-sreat numbers of them-and must have them. It is . splendid opportunity for .nose who will train themselves in oookkeepins. shorthand, and stAer branches es clerical wsrk.
 M,. assrss 4. Mclean, Pr.sidsn. or Draushon's Businsss College es .1ttls keek. Ark. advisss that the demand for onice help has trebled In volume during the last three or four months. and that in August alone. nesriy soo positions were offered the s'uaents Of his school. A very large majority could not be filled as thers "as as* . sumcfsat numhsr of trai.ea s'uoents available. MT. Mclean strong. .y urges business training and says tna1 wonderful opportunities arc nov opsn to the young men and women of Arkansas. 'en
 Ino.e who arc los6ing for an op- pottunlty and believe in tho DO it " spirit, should. by sl1 means communicate with MT. Mclean and .s.Ea nia plan for assisting yoane peo- p's = prepare for bssiness itf6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
An Old Apple Tree.

In the Vancouver barracks, state of Washington, is an apple tree of more than ordinary interest and import ance. Its history is so interesting that Bancroft, the noted historian, says in regard to 1t: At lunch party in London, about 1925, given in honor of some young gentlemen who were about to embark for Fort Vancouver, In the employ of the Hudson Bay com- pany, seeds of the fruit eaten were slyly slipped by some young ladies Into the waistcoat pockets of the young men. and, upon their arrival at their destination, the young men, in overhauling their wardrobes, discov- cred the seeds and gave them to Bruce. the gardener. at the fort"
 Tho Egyptian "Fellah."
 The Egyptian "Fellah" is curious mixture of independence and submis- siveness. He would never consent to the wholesale disclosure of his affairs requisite under the cooperative sys- tenn. He is as secretive as the Scotch man, as land hungry as the French. man. He is In some ways as ignorant and az submissive to authority as the poorest European peasant. He had always obtained ample credit, but at 8 terrible price. For short periods he would pay 50 and 80 per cent and when. in 1899. an effort was made to create an equitable system of rural credits the average existing rate of ip terest for all loans was p per cent per annum. Suspicious to degree, hs had to be approached very diplomatic. ally by personal meetings, often re- peated. before he could be convinced of the bona fldes of bank offering him money at and per cent. His con- fldencs was won, however. and he proved an honest and. reliable client.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
RICHARDS IMPROVING.

The condition of Elmer Richards, former superintendent of the Cotton Belt here, and who has been confined to his bed in a hospital at Greenville, Texas, is reported to much better and Mr. Richards is now. out of danger
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
PINE BLUFF GO. HAS
 TROUBLES OF OWN

The severity of the weather again interrupted the local street car ser vice last night and no cars were operated from 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon until S:30 o'clock last night. Inexperienced firemen at the of the coal being used were given as reasons for this interruption lasr night by Manager Minor 0 Wood, ward, of the Pine Bluff Company who stated that sixteen diffErent firemen were tried out at the power plant yesterday and that only a few could be found wao were able tc keep up steam.
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Suspended Sentenee.

Three-year-old Keith had told his mother Q deliberate lie and she had put him to bed as a punishment. Sit. ting by the bedside. she asked him what he would do if he had little boy who did such thing. After . moments thoughtful silence the child replied. T fink I'd give him auuvu chancae ae~Christtan Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
A. 0. U. w. INITIATES.

A large class of candidates was initiated last night by the local lodge of the Ancient Order of United 'Workmen. After the business ses- sion, a social meeting was leld and dancing was enjoyed to a late hour Refreshments were served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
KNOX WALKER, FIRE
 DOES SMALL DAMAGE

Fire, originating troman unknown source damaged the surplus stock of station cry in the office of the Knox Walker Furniturecompany last night about 10 o'clock. The floor in the office was slightly damaged and a desk was also burned, the total loss being about $10O. The fire was dis covered by Nightwatchman John Per due
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
ARTISTS TN ELECT.

Officers for the ensuing year, sn- cluding a Sunday school superinten- dent. seven deacons, trustee,a treas urer and church clerk, will be elected at the business meting of the First Baptist church tonight. The election will behelQ immediately af- ter the regular weekly services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Georgia Techs football team rolled up 491 points in nine games to 17 points for it's opponents. Pittsburgh scored 230 points in the same num- Der of games and had 31 scored aginst it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Naval stores will be manufactured by the Baldwin company, Jack sonville. Fla, incorporated with $200,- 900 capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Charley Weary, the veteran Mil waukee boxer who has been in retire. ment several years, proposes to try a Comeback"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Louis Martuoci, the one-armed pro- fessional golfer, will take part in sev- eral pro-golf matches in the South this winter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Tobacco will be manufactured by the Kentucky Virginia Leaf Tobacco company. Owensboro, Ky, incorpor- ated with $200,0OO capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Alabama graphite will be mined by the Pure Graphite company, Ashland, Ala, incorporated with $200,OOO capi- tai.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

The once powerful Red Sox machine is no more. Enlistment of so many members of the team has riddled the ranks of the old worlds champs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Oklahoma lead and zinc will be min ed by the Rich Strike Mining com panv, Shawnee, Okla., incorporated with $200,000 capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Films will be manufactured by the Superb Film corporation. Jacksonville, Fla, incorporated with $250,0O0 capi- tals
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
Bucks Collection.

Buck Kilby says his objection to the
 apartment house is that 1t does away
 with the privacy of the family Quar. Iel.-TUpetr Capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
NEGRO IS FINED.

Wash Ford, negro, was fined $l and costs yesterday by Justice of the Peace (. c. Brewster on a charge of disturbing the peace. Ford was ar rested Monday by Deputy Constable Cliff Pilkington, on the charge of beat ing his wife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12
Worth While auotatfsa.

"That man is great who rises to the emergencies of the occasion, and be comes master os the situation. ."-Ss. tecte6
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-12

Every boy simply must have an Aviator Gan They keep his head, his ears his neck end even his face warm. In wool, several colors ssc
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
aid OF statesmen
SOUGHT BY HOOVER
Plans to Organize 10000 in Food
Crusade Launched.

The Distribution Division of the
United States Food Administration,
has perfected plans by which the
statesmen OF the country, particularly
those employed by wholesale distribu-
ters of food products. shall be or
ganized' for the purpose Of spreading
the various conservation measures
advocated by the food administration
There are at least 1000 of these
statesmen, and In the course of a
month they visit hundreds of thou
sands of retail merchants Each
statesmen will be asked to join the
food administration.
They will push the sale of those
foodstuffs that can be used as whole
some substitutes for wheat and other
commodities of which there is
shortage. They will show
the retailers how to make at
tractive displays of corn meal,
potatoes. beans and other products.
They will bring home to retailers the
imperative necessity Of eliminating
all extra delivery service, thus saw
ing men for the army and navy. The
credit evil, particularly the long cred
its given by retail grocers to their
customers. will also be attacked in
this way.
The National Wholesale Grocers'
Association, which is cooperating
with the food administration, is urg-
ing all wholesale grocers. members
and non-members of the association,
to arrange with manufacturers for ad-
ditional supplies of corn meal, rye
and oat products.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
CROWD JAMS CASINO
To See new PICTURES
Landing Of American Troops in
France Is Applauded.

No vacant seats and little standing
room. except for patrons who get in
line early, demonstrates that the
great war film, War As II Really
Is," which is being shown, this week.
at the Casino Theater, Is one OF
the most enthralling productions
ever shown on the screen in Wash
ington.
Last night the picture house was
filed to the doors by thester goers Of
the city who were eager to see the
war Mt close range. Closeup views
of the French soldiers in their
trenches. dug-outs and bomb-proofs
as well as their charges I'm waves
over mo Mans Land" were scenes
calculated to stir the deepest interest
OF the audience.
The fiashing of scenes on the screen
showing the landing OF American
troops In France was applauded most
heartily by the great audience and
brought the war close home TO resi-
dents Of the Capital of the nation.
Added interest is lent the presenta-
tion of the film by the explanatory
and interpretative remarks Of Charles
Darr. who made a fouT-minute ad-
dress. declaring that the pictures gave
faithful IL only limited protrayal OF
the great upheavaI which is being
enacted. "over there"
The speaker warned his audience
against placing any credence in the
propaganda which Germany Is carry
inE on In this country against con-
scription, declaring that the imperial
government is aiding and abetting in
the blowing up of arsenals and the
fomenting of strikes in this country.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
DROP
GERMAN Tongue
French and Spanish Become
Popular at Central
High School.

Washington students of modern
languages continue 10 snow an in
creasing abhorrance for the Ger
man tongue. according to reports
received from Principal Wilson of
the Central High School last night.
French and Spanish predominate.
Although the number of students
at Central who studied German
some five years ago, were one hun
dred more than those who took up
the French tongue. the gap between
the number of German students and
the devotees of French today at Gen.
trail is more than half a thousand.
DIR. Wilson states that the amaz-
ing increase in the popularity of
Spanish has caused some of the
falling on I'm the ranks of the stu
dents OF German, but he is also of
the opinion that the war has un-
doubtedly taken the large majority
or students out of the rooms of the
German teachers and placd them
under the French or Spanish mas
ters.
The attendance of the modern lam
guage students at Central High
School now is French, 500; Spanish,
400; German, 300
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
OFFICERS REVIEW
NAVAL PAY STUDENTS
Rear Admiral Benson Compliments
Men on Appearance.

The l25 student-officers of the Naval
Pay Officers school, who are in train
Ing at Catholic University, Brookland.
and who will graduate next month.
were inspected and reviewed yester-
day afternoon by Admiral W. S. Ben
son. chief OF the Bureau of Naval
Operations. and Rear-Admiral Samuel
MCGOWAN. chief OF the Naval Paymas-
ters' Corps.
Accompanying Admiral Benson and
Admiral MCGOWAN as aides were
Lieut. Commander Carter and Pay
masters oMara and Connor. Bishop
Shahan. rector OF the university, was
also q visitor at the ceremonies. which
included an exhibition drill by the
candidates. all of whom were clad
In white uniforms. Part of the ex-
ercises were held In Cardinal Glib
bons Memorial Hall. which the uni
versity has 'loaned" the government
for the training OF officers.
Admiral Benson compIimented the
student-officers highly on their mil
tary appearance and welcomed them
into the service OF the United States
navy, declaring that the Pay Corps
has become one OF the most impor-
tant branches of the service.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
GAYETY Prize STEED
NOW AN Army Horse
Jarboe" Is Doing His Bit for
Uncle Sam

Major Charles c. Luce, Third Regi-
ment. District National Guard, who
won the war horse, Flanders" in
me popularity contest among mount
ed officers of the District at the Cay
ETY. Theatre recently, has renamed
the horse 'Jarboe." for Harry Jarboe,
manager of the Gayety Theatre, as a
token of appreciation.
In a letter to Mr.. Jarboe, Major
Luce states that "Jarboe" is doing
his Bit in the medical department,
and is rapidly becoming used to me
work. Every man in the regiment"
reads the letter, appreciates YOUR
patriotism in presenting such a fine
horse for use in the service"
The popularity contest was held at
the Gayety Theatre last week and
was open to all mounted officers I'm
the District. the balloting lasted a
week and the horse was awarded TO
Major Luce after an exciting finish.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
.SUFF School TEACHER
MAY Lose POSITION
Miss Margaret Fotheringham Is One
of Jailed Pickets

Miss Margaret NJ. Fotherinsham. a
sun picket now imprisoned at the
occoquan workhouse, and formerly
teacher in the public schools at
Buffalo, N. Y, is facing an inouisit
ion from tho education authorities
in that city If she attempts to take
up her work on the completion Of
her sentence. Charging behavior de-
trimental to the best interests of the
public schools and neglect to discharge
her duties" Superintendent Of Educa-
tion Emerson. in Buffalo will force a
trial before the school board in that
city. 1t is said here. however. that
Miss Fotheringham has already ac-
cepted position in some form of war
work and will consequently not an
swer the charges preferred against
her in New York State.
Another picketing drive is scheduled
for an early day this week, and mill
tants from Cameron. House an
nounced last night that they would
take place weekly until such time as
Congress adjourns. Capital police yes
terday removed Miss Rebecca Hourich
from the Union Station. forbidding
her at the same time to sell copies
of "The Suffragist," as she had been
oolHS. 1HiS is tne HrSI cause OF inter-
ference by Major Pullman's men with
women selling their campaign paper,
and in the past it has been the GUS
tom of the suffs to visit the Station
two or three times a week.
Mrs. ellison Gardner returned late
yesterday from a visit to the work.
house, and reported the quality of
the food much improved over that
formerly served the pickets. Superin-
tendent Whitaker prevented her CIV
ing sandwiches and other dainties
she had taken down as a treat to the
imprisoned women, Mrs. Gardner al
leges.
Speakers are leaving the Capital
to tour the South and attempt to in
fuence opinion in that section to-
ward the suffrage amendment
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19

The Rev. Kinsolving was formerly
pastor of the Church of the Holy
Communion in New York. He expects
to sail for France the early part of
October.
Rev. Mr.. Kinsolving has two ne
phews in service. Charles NJ. Kin
solving. in the aviation corps, and
Arthur B. Kinsolving. Jr., in the am.
bulance corps.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
New Plane of Germans
Makes Smoke Clouds

London. Sept. 22.-It is learned
from reliable source that the Yep
pelin works at Friedrichshafen are
being used for the building of a
new type of aeroplane from which
much is expected. The fuselage
(carriage) of the new machine is
serpentine in form. and from both
sides 1t is possible to emit dense
clouds of smoke which entirely con-
ceals the machine.
Last week the King of Bulgaria
and his eldest son were present at
the trials of several of the new
aeroplanes.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
u. 5. Engineers Will
Repair Siberian r. r.

Paris. Sept. PA leading article
appearing in lie Matin suggests that
the Trans Siberian Railway. under the
control of American engineers. can be
greatly improved. enabling the Rus
sian garrisons In Siberia to be re-
lieved by Japanese troops. The re-
leased armies will be able to play a
useful part at the front, while, the
journal adds. there is nothing to pre-
vent Japanese units from being sent
to aid, by their courage and devotion
to duty, the Russian soldiers who
have been undermined by pacifst
propaganda.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-19
j. 5. PROMISES
STRIKE ACTION
Government Threatens to
Take Over Coast Ship
Situation.

The iron hand of the Federal gov
ernment will take over control OF
the Pacific Coast ship strike situa-
ton by the first of next week unless
the employers and employees get to-
gether.
Chairman Edward N. Hurley. OF
the United Staes Shipping Board,
will leave here for San Francisco
this afternoon to take personal
charge of the situation on behalf
of the government. He will be ac-
companied by William Blackman.
conciliator of the Department Of
Labor.
The seriousness of the situation
is fully realized here. Mr.. Hurley
held a lengthy conference with
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, yes
terday, and will continue 1t this
morning. Following his talk with
Mr.. Hurley. the LABOR reader went
to the White House for a confer
ence.
1t is believed likely that the en-
tire situation will be laid before the
President today and his consent
asked to use drastic measures in
settling the strikes in the event
meditation fails. In the event the
government finds 1t advisable to use
force, it is probable that the en-
ployers will suffer even more than
| the workers.
Try to "Pnss Buck"
Government officials believe the
whole trouble is due directly to the
policy of the shipping men of try
ing to make the government assume
all responsibility for wage scales
and working conditions. As one
official phrased it. they are all try
ing to pass the buck to the govern
ment." Shipping Board officials
were not prepared to say yesterday
what action would be taken in the
event the employers persist in this
attitude. There are numerous steps
which can be taken. and it Is be-
lieved that when the employers are
convinced that the government is in
earnest and ready to go the limit
to get its ships built, they will
realize the futility of further re-
sistance.
This must not be taken to mean
! that the government intends to die
tate terms of wages so long as the
work is being done under the supsr-
vision of private concerns. it was
explained. The government is the
owner of the ships being built and
lets the contract to the shipyari 1t
is then the duty of the shipyard to
procure its own labor and pay its
own wages. When this is not done.
the relationship between the govern
ment and shipyard will be changed.
To Use Persuasion First.
So long as there is a possibility of
persuading employers and employees to
come to terms. the government will
not consider seizuic of the shipyavds
and operation Oy the government it.
self. This is one OF the possibilities
that will be pointed out to the ON
rioyers, however. when Mr.. Hurley
reaches the coast. Conacription Of
labor is one of the weapons that
might be used IA the event the work.
ers prove recaicItraat
Chairman Hurley also viii visit
Seattle and Portland in an effort to
adjust the strikes there. This situa-
ton is not consIuered so serious. how.
ever as that in San Franc SEQ.