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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
FOR SMUGGLING RUBBER.
Members OF Belgian Relief Ship Ac-
cused OF Conspiracy.

New York, Jan. 25.--Five men,
members of the crew of the Belgian
ship Samland, in the service of the
Belgian relief commission, were ar
rested here today and 300 pounds OF
manufactured rubber. alleged to have
been smuggled aboard ship was sciz-
ed by officers of United States SUE
toms squad.
The men arrested. and five others,
are charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States through evas-
ion of ustoms regulations.
Although customs officials would not
disuss the matter, it was learned that
the plot to buy Manufactured rubber
in this ountry, presumably for ship
ment to Germany hal ueen Matched in
Rotterdam. Ten men, members of the
engine room crew of the Samland, are
said to be involved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
GOOD WINE USED
IN CHRISTENING
BIG BATTLESHIp
Girl Snaashes Bottle of
Champagne Against Bow
Of Dreadnaught.

Newport, News, Va, Jan. o. The
great. relocated hull OF the super
dreadnaught Mississippi was. moored
tonight in front Of the plant Of the
Newport News Shipping e Dry Dock
company. where thousands of men are
ready TO begin their labors OF making
her the most powerful war.hip afloat
The Mississippi was formally
launched this afternoon, in the pres
erce Of Secretary Of the Navy Daniels
and great crowd of mon and women.
As the vessel started down the ways,
Miss Camille McBeath Of Meridian,
Miss. daughter of the Democratic ma
tional committeeman from that state,
broke the proverbial bottle of cham
payne across her PROV. Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels was the principal
speaker at luncheon this evening,
complimentary to the sponsor
The Mississippi will be one Of the
most powerful battleshins IL the
world. She is sister ship Of the
Idaho, now under construction at the
yards IF the New York Shipbu1lding
company. Her principal dimensions
are as follows: Length over all. 624
feet; beam, 81 feet . 1-2 inches; dis
placement, $4,000 tons; horsepower,
% 600.
The battleship, if it could be trans
ported to city street. would cover
more than three blocks, filling the
thoroughfare completely from side 10
side, to the roofs Of five-story build
ings, with the military masts tower
ing 100 feet still further in the air;
CT, if stood on end alongside the
Washington monument, with stern on
the ground. the bow would tower SO
feet above the tcp Of that monument.
The Mississippi will have four
screws and a speed of Fl knots. HeT
mai nbattery will consist of twelve IA
inch ard 60 3-inch guns, and her sec
ondary battery will have four three
Founders and four 21-inch torpedo
tubes. The 14-inch guns will be
mounted in four turrets, three in
each turret. The weight of metal
thrown at q broadside Of the twelve
1A-iach guns is approximately 1900
bounds, and the amount Of powder
used in each broad side is 4,SO0
mounds
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
TAX-lODGIhG BY
STATE AVOIDED
BY THIS BILL
Draft of Measure to Have
State Pay Taxes on Farm
Property Is Completed.

A bill which provides that taxes
for levee, drainage and other I'M
provement districts shall be paid By
the state convict farm properties, will
be introduced within the next few
DAYS. in the general assembly, as a
result Of series Of conferences held
here by committees representing JET
fe-son and Lincoln counties, the
measure having been prepared by W.
f. Coleman of Pine Bluff and Arthur
Johnson of Star City, members OF the
int committee which was appointed
for that purpose.
The movement TO have the state
convict farms pay such improvement
axes originated with the trustees OF
he chamber of commerce. and IS
,.oon as it was mentioned to Lincoln
county repreS entatives, was given
hearty cooperation by them. tach
county named a committee OF three
nrominent men to study the matter
and prepare the bill, and the result
~ the labor. of this joint committee
is the bill itself, copies of which nave
beer sent representatives of the two
courties in the general assembly ana
to members OF the proper legislative
committee. The bill reading as fol-
loWs:
"a bill for an act to be entitled, An
act to appropriate money out OF the
renitentiary fund for the purpose, o.
paving levee, drainage ara Jthef
speciai Improvement district assess
ments against the state farm landss
ard for other purposes.
"Pa it enacted by the general as
sembly of the state of Arkansas:
"Section Amy and all existing
Ieyce. drainage or other special I'M
nreyement district assessments ana
tares against any Of the lands now
owned by the state in connection WIN
the working OF the state convlcts, ana
known as the state farm lands, are
hereby allowed and declared 70 De d
valid claim, and shall be payaple as
Same shall accrue out Of any appro-
nriation now or hereafter made TO
nav the current expenses OF the state
nenitcntiary. All claims for ;leh
snecial Improvement district taxes
shall be presented as same shali ac-
c1ue to the state board OF nenlten-
tiary commissioners, and sha!l pc al
lowed. if correct, and shall be vou-
chered and paid as is now or may
hereafter be provided by law for the
allowance and payment of other cur
rent expenses Of the state penitch-
tiary.
"Section 2.-The provisions OF sec
ton one hereof shall also be .appll--
cable to all lands hereafter acquired
nv the state for state farm purposes
and to all assessments and taxes val
idly levied against any state laths
lands by any special improvement als-
trict or districts which may hereafter
be formed for levee, drainage or roao
purposes. 80
Section 3.-All laws and parts OF
laws in conflict with this act are
hereby repealed SO far as they erect
the matters and things herein pro-
yided for, and this act being neces-
sary for the public peace. health and
safety, an emergency is declared and
this act shall take effect and be IN
force from and after its passage
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
SUFFERED FOR
FOUR YEARS
Tried MANY Different Medicines, But
Finally Found Relief in Cardui,
Writes Texas Lady.

Palestine, Texas.-Mrs Annie Wy
rill, of this place, writes: Il have SUI
fered four years with female trouble.
| tried all kinds Of different medicines
that was recommended ne, bu. moth
ing gave me relief until l took Cardui
/ sufferel with trouble
cometAing awful. My back hurt me
80 bad l could not turn in the bed
+. | YVES 50 weak l could hard
" live. mufl less get around If
tried to get about and do my work,
] would begin 20 an1 have
fainting spells. i got worse all
the time, and weaker too.
Ny husband was worried to death
and said something must be done
Just at that time a newsboy was pass
ing the house. Ny husband went out
and bought a paper from him. The
first thing his eyes restei on was
the Cardui ad. He Immediately went
to town and bought a bottle. :.
BY the time l had taken bottle and
a half / could he on Ivy feet.
When l was on the fourth bottle I
could do anything l wanted to AM go
anywhere From that day to this |
have never had any more trouble.
am entirely WE'LL
Cardui, the woman's tonic, has been
found to help relieve many Of the
conditions arising from female weak
ness. Try it today. At your drug
gist's. AiVt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
KINGSLAND RECLUSE DEAD.

Kingsland, Jan. 26-After living the
live of recluse and being always re-
ticent in telling of his age or rela-
tives, ]. H. Bean, who had lived near
Kingsland for many years. died at the
little house he had called home. He
had requested that he be buried in a
homemade coffin" and that there
be no funeral services. He was said
to be 101 years old, but none here
knew his age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
RESCUE SHIPS PASSENGERS.
Steamer in tlsshan Trndn is Beached
After She Hits Rock.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 26.-Fifteen
TO twenty passengers on the steam
ship Prince John were rescued today
by other steamers, after the Prince
John had struck a rock and had been
beached on the coast Of Southeast
Alaska. The Prince John sent out
"SOS" calls early today.
The Prince John has crew Of %.
and has been plying between Prince
Rupert and Skagway. Alaska. 1t is
believed here that she is not in great
danger
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
HORSES BURN IN BARN,

Hope. Jan. 26.--On Wednesday
night fire destroyed the barn of DR..
H. II. Darnall at Columbus, together
with quantity of feed, six valuable
horses and three hogs. RETURN tg
about 9 O'Clock from a professional
call. DR.. Darnall turned his horse in
to the barnyard. and saw no evidence
of fire, but at IL o'clock the fire was
discovered, and within few min
utes the barn was destroyed. The loss
amounts to about $4,000, and includes
two sets of fine harnes VALUED at
$3.50, 500 bushels of corn and 300
bales of alfalfa hay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

Lame back may come from over.
work, cold settled in the muscles OF
the back. or from disease. In the two
former cases the right remedy IS
pALLARD'S SNOW EMINENT. IL
~hculd be rubbed in thoroughly over
the Affected part. the relief will be
prompt and satisfactory. Price Zoe
SOC and s100 per bottle. Sold by W
L. Dewoody & Co. eoo
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
BIBLE CLASS ELECTS.

The Mems Bible class of the FRS,
Christian church met Thursday night
and elected the following officers fol
the ensuing year: A. w. Sweat,
president; ]. P. Young, vice presi-
dent A. 9. Brummett,' secretary
treasurer; Rev. A. Homer Jordan
teacher; J. L. Warren, assistant
teacher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

Pleurisy pains are located just be-
low the short ribs. Llmbago affects
the same region but toward the back.
BILLIARDS. SNOW EMINENT is the
remedy in either case If rubbed in
thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes the
muscles and the patient can move
about freely and comfortably. Price
25c. soc and $500 per rottle. Sold by
W. l.. DewoUdy & Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
SENATOR IN HOSPITAL.

Little Rock, Jan. Ex-senator War;
Of Lee d,unty. underwent an opera.
+icn for tonsilitis in a local hospital
Thursday, and is rapidly recoverins'
Tcnsilitis has been almost an ep'-
Sen,ic in the senate this session. Sen.
ators Jones of pulaski, and Caruth OF
rradley having suffered from agra
waited cases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

Heartburn, Indigestion or distress
of the stomach is instantly relieved
by HERBINE. It forces the badly Ii
gested food out CT the body and re-
stores tone in the stomach and bow
els. Price SOC. Sold by w. L. De.
woody g. Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

The liver loses its activity at times
and needs help. HERBINE is an eff
fectivo liver stimulant. 1t also puri
flies the bowels. strengthens digestio
and restores strength, vigor alf'
cheerful spirits. Price soc. Sold bv
w. l.. Dewoody e Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Perfect Being.

Once upon time there was hui
man being who never made mistake.
And his neat little tombstone records
the fact that he was one day old when
he died.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

Ask our drivers ABOUT laundering
your rag rugs. any size. American
Excelsior Laundry Co.. phone lag ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Two Kinds sf Fool.

Many man makes fool of himself
getting married and another getting
divorced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Help Wanted.

The Canary-"Gee, 1 wish Houdini
would show me the tricks he showed
the jailbirds -
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

Sunday church service at II a. m and 7:30 p. m. Thursday prayer meet ing 8:30 p. m. Friday choir meets al p. m. First and third Wednesday af ternoon at 2:30 Ladies' Aid Society," c. M. Van Marter, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
A RIDICULOUS ARGUMENT.

The author of the little sheet that made it's appearance on the street a few days ago, like if it had come out of the inferno carrying the torch of spite and called ''The First City" asks: What is the Ketchikan Commercial Club?" and gives the following definition.
 The Ketchikan Commercial Club since its re- organization of year ago, is private club of nine members, who forgot to change it's name to a more appropriate one when it re-organized Any three members constitute a quorum. A meeting may be called in Seattle
 The eminent author shows crass ignorance of the real condition and interest that we all take in these commercial organizations. In Alaska when a commercial organization exists at all it is generally kept up by one or two men. In Ket- chikan, we are very fortunate to be able to point out nine business men who are really interested enough in the welfare of the city to be active members of a commercial organization We are likewise fortunate that the author of the little sheet is not member, because if he was, it would become a destructive organization instead of a constructive organization. His ilk belongs to organizations that are organized to tear down and not to build up. To find fault but not offer rem edy Who are always in the air riding theories with never a foot on the solid ground of the prac tical and never become Christian Scientists, con- sequently, they cannot join the Good Word Club"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
FOREIGN TRADE ENORMOUS.

The United States foreign trade this year is enormous It will probably reach total ot eight billion dollars. A bureau of foreign and domestic commerce statement shows that for the eleven months ending November, exports and imports combined over seven billion. The Nov ember exports of nearly six hundred and fifty million set a new monthly record.
 A magnificent showing and all interesting but to think that the citizens of the United States are mulcted of nearly all of that amount, is de pressing. The few get the benefit and not the many; and the administration calls this prosper ty, which may all be, but if it is, we can only sec it in spots, therefore our present prosperity is only artificial and not real. Just like cheating at solitaire, you win but it gets you nowhere, be- cause the victory is devoid of merits.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05

those subscribers would get their papers. But apparently, they don't.
 Where the trouble lies, is not easy to be found But if persistency brings success we shall sue ceed in locating the leaks. It is evident that some one is approprating these papers. They leave the printing office as regularly as they are printed, yet they fail to reach their destination The fault then must be with the post-offices oI mail carrier, or some one who has access to the mail bags Be that as it may, the subscribers are not getting their papers. Whether they pay or not, has nothing to do with the party or par ties who are supposed to deliver them
 The Progressive-M Miner will give 2-year sub- scription free to any one who will furnish the in formation that will lead to the discovery of the culprit who has been borrowing those subscribers papers, Meanwhile, the post-Office department will be notified of the complaints.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
INTERDEPENDENCE.
Knickerbocker Free Press.)


 If you want a friend talk to him-but do not talk too much too loud Between silence and nosiness there
 lies pleasant and successful middle course to which perhaps good the guide One who is always babbl ing raises his voice unnecessarily where others trying to get something done, is nuisance At the other those who, from self sucency and dis dan say little themselves in peril The bolster deprive themselves of advantageous opportunities. Those however, who wrap themselves in the chilly mantle silence cut themselves off helpful influences which they likely day to need.
 Wat S true the individual is true a larger scale in collective effort business, corporation. indus try which hopes thrive in these days keep in touch with the people It must be frank and open hearted talk things with the public. The people in the mass are easy Advertising will do it. ancy and advertising will offend of course just they do in the individual But silence, self sufi- cency and the notion that institution get along without contact with the of popular sentiment are fatal traits.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
KETCHIKAN CIVIC CLUE.

KETCHIKAN CIVIC CLUB.
 Meets every first and third Tues day evening at p. m., at the Coun- cil Chambers. All women interest ed in the welfare of our city are cordially invited to attend.-Sec. B. P. Dickinson, M. D.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY.

Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska
 Subject, January 7th, 1917, God. ,
 Regular services Sunday Il a. m Wednesday evening reading and song services 7:30 p. m. All are welcome.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05

Occasionally a man on the down. ward path is travelling in the opposite direction.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN.

Last winter several complained that they were not getting their papers. These complaints came mostly from the small settlements in the vicinity of Ketchikan. The Progressive-Mine made con siderable noise over that; and for long time
 thereafter the subscribers received their papers
 But now complaints are coming in regularly again. Today one from Yes bay, another from Shrimp bay and a few days ago one from Loring
 These subscribers claim that they get a paper once in a great while which shows that their names are on the mailing list; and as the mailing list is made up every evening, it would seem that
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH


 Sunday-S a. m., Holy Communion (except first Sunday In the month J 10 a. m Native Sunday school; Il m Morning prayer and sermon. (Holy Communion first Sunday in month ) F m. Sunday school; 7:30 Evening prayer and sermon; Holy Days-10: 30 a. m, Holy Communion; Tuesday: 8 p. m., St. Johns Social Club, Guild room; Wednesday: 2 p. m., Native Women's Guild, Indian school house; Thursday: 2:3O p. m., St. Johns Guild room; 7:3O p. m., St. Johns Athletic Club, Boys, Guild room; Friday: p m., Choir rehearsal, Guild room. A sincere welcome is extended to all especially to newcomers.-Rev.H Harold H. Kelley, Pastor
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
SCANDINAVIAN M. E. CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10 a. m, Preach ing service at Il a. m., Prayer Meetins every Thursday evening at o'clock in the different homes. The Ladies Aid Society meets every two weeks cn Thursday at 2:80 The Sunday Services are held at Gibson's old home in Newtown. All Scandinavians are cordially invited-A. Sleipnes, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05

WE SUPPLY FACTORY COAL in any quantity and guarantee full weight, up-to-grade coal and at the lowest market price. We shall be glad to have a chance to supply your factory with coal, making regular de- liveries at stated intervals or all at once We shall be glad to quote fig ures when we know what coal service ou require.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Low Mass at 8:3O a. m.; High Mass at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 230 p. m.; Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.; Week Day Mass at a. m.-Rev. Paul P. Kerns, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05

The Daily ProgressiVe-Miner Is for sale at both the Walker Drug store and the kyus Drug Sore.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05

.
 U :. s S F F # <. + + + -f + + I TO RENT. T 4 + Comfortable furnished and 1 * housekeeping rooms. Inquire of I + Sully. 1 + i. ;. | <. 4 F I- + + +++ <
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-05

NOTICE-The fsrogressiVe-Min is for sale by the Ryus and Walker Drug Stores and F. J. Hunt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-27
TROUBLE IS ON
IN BLUE RIDGE

Chambersburg, Pa, July 27.,--
Trouble is still brewing in the Blue
Ridge League. Notwithstanding the
close race there may be a blowup
before the finish. Club owners are
having sleepless nights in their ef-
forts to keep the teams moving.
Gettysburg is still a member of the
league but has been fined $3.50 for
not showing up in Cumberland. The
flnal action as come to by the differ
ent representatives was-that If Get
tysburg forfeits to Cumberland the
Gettysburg franchise will be taken
over by President Jamison and will
be disposed OF as he best sees fit.
May Go to Law
At the opening of the meeting of
the league magnates held in Hagers-
town, C. K. Kimpell, Gettysburg 5
representative stated that the reason
Gettysburg failed to appear in Cum
berland the last three days was that
they lost S57 every time they played
in Cumberland and that a defunct
club could not afford to do this. He
TO law, but would take this means
If the trouble wasn't fixed. The laws
of Pennsylvania were discussed in
regard to the matter and it was de-
cided that they had nothing to do
with il, although the Gettysburg rep
resentative contended that they did.
Colonel Russler, of Cumberland,
explained that Gettysburg by not
showing up in Cumberland had caus-
ed the Cumberland directors quite a
lot of trouble and expense, and he
also thought ii had been a great in
justice to the club.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-27

admirers of Kilbane argued that
Johnny might have been able to
weather the storm with another min
ute's rest and could possibly have
turned the tide after the proper re-
storatives had been applied between
the rounds. But to those close to the
ring side the chance of Kilbane COM
the drilling he took in the third
round. when he was so weak he could
hardly stand up straight, We're very
remote.
Fight Big Success
From a sporting point as well, as
in financial way the affair was a
great success. Those who might have
been counting on a fake or who were
looking for the men to tango through
six-rounds must have been most
agreeably surprised. for there was ac-
tion every minute of the contest.
which, while it lasted, was one of the
fastest ever seen here.
Financially the bout was the best
drawing card ever staged here. The
receipts were S35,07S. OF this sum
s32S5 was for 81 tickets, S4706 for 50
tickets, s12,7S2 for SO and S14.S55 for
the IS seats, The greatest demand
number of empty seats in the 50
section. These would probably. all
have been sold had they been offered
to the public earlier. But they were
held back till the gates were opened
at the park last night, none being sold
in advance. There was not much scalp
ing of tickets. Owing to the great
seating capacity of the ball park the
SPECTATORS feared to take much risk
seats made neat profit on their in
Vestment