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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

Uncle Sam's hints are working 2i hours a day; yet there is tremer. dous shortage of silver coins, nick els and pennies. Tl.c rush of busi' ness in every line is largely reson- sible. The drain on pennies caused by the war tax has created a tremen- dous demand for "coppers". The gov ernment is supplying twice as many coins as ever before, it is announced, but eight times as mapy are needed.
 This should indicate that there is lots Of money in circulation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
DISSATISFIED MINERS. Strike Alleged Because of Appoint. nent of Willard Pendergrass.

Fort Smith, Oct 25.-Dissatisfac- ton over Gov. Charles H. Brough's selection of Willard Pendergrass of Altus aus State mine inspector. is said to be responsible for strike of coal miners at IIackett. The strike be- gan Wednesday, according to tele- gram received by local operators. The message said the men went out because of the inspectorship appoint ment, Between 200 and 300 men are reported idle.
 The strike of miners in the Den ming and Spadra fields because of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
Bargains iA Homes and Vacant Lots TAYLOR & COMPANY
 Insurance, Loans and Real Estate.
LABOR MEETING TONIGHT.

NJ. w. Myers, president of the Gen. tral Trades and Labor Council said that merely rountine matters were discussed at the meeting Wednesday night. and that a general meeting will be held this evening at o'colck at Labor Hall.
 This will be a special meeting and members of the various trades and labor organizations are requested to attend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Municipal Judge.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Judge J. R. Sonny" Stewart as a candidate for municipal judge, subject to the action of the Democrat ic city primary election, December z, 1917. The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Earl s. Wood as candidate for municipal judge. subject to the action of the Democratic city primary December z. 1917. The Graphic is autheriped to an nounce s. A. Miller as a candidate for judge of the municipal court. subject to the action of the Democratic VOL CTS as expressed in the city primary on December 2. 1917.
 City Attarney.
 The Graphic IS authorized to an nounce A. R. Cooper as candidate for city attorney, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic city primary election December [, 1917.
 Municipal Court Clerk.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce A. c. Mayberry as . cahdi' date for municipal court clerk, sub feet to the action of the Democratic city primary December 2, 1911.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce R. D. Lee as candidate for clerk of the municipal court, subject to the action of the Democratic city primary election, December
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce c. A. Goshorn as a candidate for municipal court clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic city pri- pary, December z, 1917.
 The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Mr. W. A. Lee as candidate for reelection for City Clerk, sub- |ject to the action of the Democratic Primary. December ', 1917. | For Alderman. The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Mr. Geo. McGibhoney as d. derman from the First ward subject to the action of the Democratic pri' mary December 7th.
 | The Graphic is authorized to an- | nounce MT. ]. H. Means for alderman from the Second ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary De. cember 7th.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce MT. F. o. McGehee for a1' 1erman from the Third werd. sub fleet to the action of the Democratic primary December 7th.
 The Graphic is authorized to an nounce MT. J. A. Clement for alder man from the Fourth ward. subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary December 7th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

The American bean crop is seven year, but as the price of tin is extra ordinarily high, somebody will have en excuse to keep the price high.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

The Roman Catholic church has sanctioned the organization in Savan- nah of a religious community to be composed exclusively of cclored wo- men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

Tho price of cotton hasn't been s;x
 ed by the government, and nobody throughout the South is cl.rlor'ng for such a tragedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

Large Trial Bottle of Sanol for 35c. Sanol is family remedy. Sanol is sold on an aboslute guarantee. Remem- Der if it says Sanol it is all right. 35c and $1.00 at the drug store.-Adv. If.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
4 RICH FIND,
1O,O00,OO0 Pounds of Sugar Secreted
 in a Warehouse.

Buffalo. IN. Y, Oct. 24.-The dis. covery of 100000 pounds of sugar in Buffalo warehouse was reported today by federal secret service agents. The sugar was in bags and barrels and laherel "top crust flour.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

Women of Fairfield county, Con- neticut, have undertaken the task of making and sending 5000 pounGs of jam o the wounded soldiers in France 5S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
WE NEED MORE MONEY.

It would seem paradox never to need more money-but actually. this :: E the case today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
Entered at Ptstoffice at Pine Bluff.
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subscription Price.

: an1aleds Press is exclusively -s;tltled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not otner- wise credited in this paper an dalso the local news published herein All rights of republication of special dis- patches herein are also reserved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

MT. Pendergrass' selection is still in progress. Several hundred men are on strike there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
.PELLACRA is guaranteed fol one bottle to benefi; - any case of Pel)a- M gra, Rheumatism
 Scrofula. Svphilis.

Eczema or any blood, liver or kidney disease, or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy remedy with no assurance, if not benefited. of get ting your money refunded. I have built m ytrade with meritrrious rem. edy and fair dealing; . tria! is all l
 Sold in Fine Bluff by ". L. De- woody 6 Co.,, and Mann. .Tankerslsy Drug Co.,, and others at one dollar per bottle ore for $500, prepaid 'on, re ceipt of price, call on your druggist for G. s. before you ,ordar from me, write to nc, f6r tesflmonisls and
 L. M. GROSS, } 72l Spring st. Little Rock. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

One Year Ago Today in the War. October 26, 1916-Austro-Germans un- der General von Falkenhayn recap tured Vulcan Pass: two German warships reported destroyed in the night raid on the British channel transport service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

One Hundred Years Ago Today. lS17-Sir Francis Crossley, noted English manufacturer and phil anthropist, born. Died Janu- ary 5. 17S2.
 Seyenty.five Years Ago Today. 1S42 Thomas P. Ochiltree, the first native Texan to sit in the ma. tional house of representatives, born at Nacogdoches, Tex. Died in Hot Sprins, Va, November 25. 1902.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. 1S67-Pontifical troops badly defeated by Garibaldians at Monte Ro. tOndo.
 Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 1S92-Delegates assembled in Denver for the national convention of the Women Christian Temper ance union.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Earl s. Wood as candidate for municipal judge, subject to the action of the Democratic city primary December z, 1917.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

The Graphic is autheriped to an nounce s. A. Miller as a candidate for judge of the municipal court. subject to the action of the Democratic vo.- CTS as expressed in the city primary on December '. 1917.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Judge J. R. Sonny" Stewart as a candidate for municipal judge. subject to the action of the Democrat ic city primary election, December z, 1917.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
City Atterney.

The Graphic IS authorized to an nounce A. R. Cooper as a candidate for city attorney, subject to the ac' tion of the Democratic city primary election December I, 1917.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-26
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
News Of Fifty Years Ago
d'rom the Richmond Dispat ch. June %. 1867. ;,

seven thousand tons of railroad iron made
for the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad by The
Trcdcgar Company will be shipped 10 Iyuch-
burg by the canal. commencing on Monday
next.
Nelson r:ncampmcnt. No . l. O. O F. LAST
night elected the following officers: w i Rid
dick. chief patriarch William w New hirh
priest John Il. Martin. senior warden: N [C
Warrington. scribe; NJ. \. r. Nye. treasurer
The amount OF tobacco manufactured in The
present year amounted to nearly > 600 goo
pounds. tho government tax from which source
alone amounts to about 100000.
Martin Meredith Iipscomhc delivered his fare
night in the Capitol square. previous 10 his de-
parturc for Washington. where he goes to law
bricks the Smithsonian institute. now build
ing in that city.
There nineteen applicat ions for tho vacant
agricultural commissoncrship at Washington
in q tight with the Indians a Afuius
station, nine Indians and two white men were
killed.
Registration under the order OF things
will he commenced in Maryland Tuesday
next.
Before leaving Washington for his tour OF
tho North, President Johnson advanced to
tho thirty-second degree Scottish Ritc) in
Masonry.
Tho President rea ch ed New York at 10 o'clock
points. en- route, large crowds turned out at
tho dcpots when the presidential train arrived.
The submarine cable to Cuba will. so tn.
builders say, be completed TO Havana by the
25th OF this month
Tho resist ration books in the two wards of
Petersburg showed, UP to last night, the names
of ESQ whites and gas blacks
At Dinwiddie Courthouse the blacks have so
far registered to tho number OF 216, while the
whites have scored a scant lis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
MAY DELAY DRAFT DATE
FOR ARMY UNTIL AUGUST 5
Under Present Plans, Relative Rank
OF Officers Would BE Estab-
liShcd on Unfair Iiasis.
MANY REQuEsTs RECEIVED
Additional Time Gained Also Would
Bc Valuable in Making Camp Sites
Ready and Permitting Assembly
of Further Equipment for Troops.

WASIIlNGTON, June 22-Drnfting of
the National Guard into the Federal
armies for war service may he delayed
until August > because il has been
found that under the present plans for
drafting the guard in three incrementS.
July 10. July - and Angus, ;. the rcla :
tive rank of it's officers would he catab-
lishcd on an unfair basis. The national
defense act provides that National
Guard officers shall take rank as Of the
u to of draft
The additional time gained by uost-
poning the draft until August : would
he valuable to the department in max
ing ready the divisional camp sites. and
would permit the assembling Of addi-
ii"nal equipment for the troops.
The War Department has received
numerous requests for early drafting
Of forces from some States member. Of
Congress stating that the troops were
ready and eager for tho call, while from
other sections. notably agricultural re-
gions. requests for delay have come. as
tn" loss of tho number of men involved
during the harvest period might create
a labor shortage.
Preparations for mobilization % the
state troops arc going forward smooth
~. officials say. Recruiting has been
among regiments not called into Fed
cral service for police duty
REPORTS from uuartcrmastcrs show
that clothing. tcntaCc and other c1uip-
mcnt FOR the troops Will be available
There are sufficient rifles in stock to
arm every regiment fully. signal corps
ana engineer equipment viii bc avail
api" on time. and the only delay anti
ctpa,cd will be with artillery
ON tho basis of present returns. there
VIII be enough infantry regiments TO
organize immediately after the draft
thirteen or fourteen Of tho sixteen divi-
sionS with number Of regiments Ier,
over to form the nucleus OF the other
divisions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
ORDAIN R. S. ARROWHEAD, JR.
Theological Seminary Graduate VIII
succeed Charlottesville Ministcr.
Mountain Work Dimcult.
Isrecinl TO The Timcs.Disnatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, June &c
The presbytery OF West Hanover. at
an adjourned meeting held to-doy at
The Presbyterian Church of this city.
accepted the resignation OF the Rev.
W j. King. for the past ten years pas
tor of College Church. iampdcn Sid
Ecy, Va. MIR. King has accepted call
to Gcrardstown. W. Va.
X. S. Arrowhead. Jr., a recent grad
nate of Union Theological Seminary.
Richmond. Va, was examined for or
dination and commission was ap-
pointed TO ordain him as pastor of the
Louisa group OF churches on the Sec
ond Sunday of July.
The newly organized church at Mon
roe, Va. presented call for the pas
toral services of the Rev. j. a. Thomas,
OF Amherst, and commission was
named to install Mr.. Thomas at that
point in connection with his other
work. on July 10.
The committee on home missions re-
ported TO the Presbytcry that one of
the ministers of the prcsbytery had
gone into very remote mountain sec
ton and had begun work under aus
picious circumstances. but that me had
been unable to secure "A house in which
10 live, and had taken his wife and
young baby into an old log Schoolhousc,
curtainrd off one corner. and is liv-
ing there. conducting Sunday school
and preaching services all in the same
building
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
Health Talks, by Dr.. Win. Brady
'cop,r.cn,. 1915. national Newspaper Service,
tcid Eood.
Acid Foods.

Pseudo scientific food specialists" reople
Who lay down a sort of blanket die, for each
'rheu'na tiscn' '-wha;evcr that may be--"gout"
Whatever that may not be--and acid dyS
pepsta" Whatever tina, may NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the detus!on that certain fruits which contain
acid should not be eaten. because such acids
make the blood more acid less alkaline than
IL should be in health.
For example, does the citric acid Of lemons
oranges and other fruits render the blood less
alkaline: No. These acids combine with
potassium and sodium and enter the blood as
citrates of potassium sodium. which are
alEalies. They oxidizcd TO a certain extent
IN ne BODY. becoming carbonatcs. which are
alKalies. Therefore. lemon juice renders the
blood less acid. or, rather. more alkaline for
blood is never acid in life; also they render
the kidney eXecretion less acid iii is norn!alI,
acid, and in practice the physician prescribes
fruit acids for this he modern
physician,
The whole conception of acid foods and the
'acidiiy' Of the blood is based upon ignorance
OF the phy.:oloGy OF assimilation and nutrition
II is piausi bic 10 the lay mind that a strongly
acid fruit like the lemon would naturally in
crease an imaginary acid state Of the blood
But the blood never becomes acid in life It's
OF health. and notifications of diet unqucs-
tionahly' do Influence the alkalinity Of the blood
E3u, the exclusion of acid fruits from the diet
OF invalids who happen to have Joint disease
is futile and sometimes harmful, because these
fruits increase elimination from kidneys and
skin and 50 serve TO rid the body Of various
toxic or poisonous products which might ag-
graVatc joint disease.
Tomatoes, too. avoided by some invalids
who imagine they MAKE the blood acid or cause
cancer or for some other nonscnsical reason.
Tn. truth is tina, tomatoes are healthful an
petizng and perfectly wholesome though Of
vcr:' inferior food value
Tna type Of foods which actually tend to
decrease alkalinity Of the blood Gard increase
tstT. hsh. and in smaller degree. cheese. milk
and the vegetable protcins.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23

reduce our own food consumption--as we
all ought to DO determined--we shall well
come the opportunity to save money while
we are helping tho resta Irant to save food
1t is said that the railroad responsible for
the innovation expects to cut 100000 this
year from its usual purchases OF food sup
plies lf all the hotels and restaurants
adopted the plan. they would save millions
ot dollars for their Gust omers and themselves
and go Il long way toward solving the nations
most difficult problem. War portions is
phrase that falls trip2ingly from the tongue
and appeals seductively TO the ear.
Why not give il trial?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
Warning Signs Against Parking

= GOD judgment is shown by the Council
" Committee on Ordinances II recommends
ing ar ordinance requiring warning signs 81
points where the parking OF vehicles Is for
hidden. OF course. ignorance OF the Law ex-
cuses no man, but where the Law can so
easily be made plain. il is far better 10 make
it plain. The object OF the barred zones is
to protec, the public. and that is better ac-
conplished by preventing parking than by
Furnishing for parking While signs are
being painted. !, would be we'll 10 order
enough 10 mark the entrances TO public
buildings. AT ordinance torp;ds parking at
those points which is cheertully dis7ega!iicd
both by the public ana the police.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23

OK the dining cars Of one Of the rrea,
~ railroad systems Of the country VIVA, The
company calls war portions" have been in
troduced. The quantity OF food in each such
portion, we are told is considerably less man
that regularly served. and the charge IS
proportionateiy less
Passing up the temptation to speculate
how dining car portion Of anything can
be less than IL is normalIy--a temptation
certain to attack all seasoned travclcrs-wc
offer this newest food conservation plan for
the consideration of the arrangements or
restaurants and hotels. They are accustomed
to be generous in such matters and frequently
arc too generous. Most OF us acquire more
meat or vegetables. when we give an order
ct our favorite eating place. than our ap-
petites demand II we are determined TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
SEEN ON THE SIDE
nubniyat of A. Sonk.

Nhcn mat last potent dread November came
Cond~inninS taNerns all 10 drought and shame.
MethouSht my cup of grief filled the brm
iiat WAS because did not know the game
It's true thirstcd sorcy at my clubs.
And that the men met there seemed all dubs,
Hut home green oasis richly bloomcd.
An" there at least my thirst received snubs
one Quart. a kindly sinner dwclt with me,
Or once month stopped at my door TO
What swift. reviving cheer he could bcstow-
Ah' but those days days OF jubilee.
But now. in torrid wrath looms up July
And one Quart then will have to pass us by.
Perhaps you've thought you suffered quite
enough,
But wait; you'll learn what it is to be dry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
ne Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

IT,, w. - reEhrdinE nlmost my topic except
ing on legal and medical .ub,.rt. mr.. ,,.,x.r.t
,r"c ny The rincs-Dixpntch Information I,urenu
""Sn our Washington branch we nrc for
~ "' ""'iHS access to the unparalleled
i''H "s INC various Federal government de-
p,FtmehtS and the great Library or Conrre.S
""'" ."rhiSh Information of priceless value to-
'"c pubic. As nIi Inquiries arc answered d.
it,is ny personal letter. Irrespective or Nhcthc
r"' --rcnt stamp Is required for return
postage. Writer'S pn,pc 49,, Il. ,ux,,.h.,,
.'hitins VIII not nn>wcr, and po.t-otHcc nd
arc>s must u" plainly given Address The Times
pfHP"'ch Information Hureau, Richmond. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
Women
as Wars
Workers

Six hundred women have re-
women placed men on the lines Of tho
as Wars i,ennsylvania Raiiroad east of
Workrrs nittSburgh. One hundred and
n N.Y. women are employed in the
,.i,Y,,.,.,, ,oiice OF the general manager IN
ii,mi,iadsiphia Women will also be called 10 do
liz Snop WORK, All receive the same pay as
rm men whose places they take The Eric II ,jl-
some of rGRb them arc men With womep in the
ns,., locomotives. others doing polishing work
i'm. ,n,S TO me assertion made by the opcrat-
,s, "cpdr 'neht. these rcttin, THO
: ,:hn pty ;,S men received for the Same Work.
un, u"ns island RAILROAD has placed about sixty
partmnni me accounting and other clerical de-
over The .o slice Aprll. many Of them taking
ns ;,n ne WORK or college graduates who started
:,Scorai" clerks in order to learn the business
rnn,I ~ lne system foStcrcd w rail
and mo m ne New York Central. tho Lackawanni,
Siitutnr ,. 10 ana Western Railroads re sub
49,, hS "oincn Tor men. both in their Gle
c"u, IIi"aa'inE departments and tho principle OF
pI,riu,. 'I tor elial work is adhered to when
Times women IN mems jobs.-I.os Angeles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
The Nations Prayer.

God give us men. \ time like this
demands
Strong minds. great hearts, true faith
and ready hands.
Men whom the lust of Office does NOT
kill;
Men whom the spoils OF office canno,
buy:
Men who possess opinions and a will.
Men who have honor. and who will
not lie;
Men who can stand before a donna
goEuc
And scorn his treacherous batteries
without winking,
Tall men. Sun-crowncd, who live above
the fog
In public duty and in private think
ing!
Josiah Gilbert Holland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
Recruits for Regular Amy

wv lilLE service IN no one branch OF the
w country's military and naval forces IS
more honorable than in any other branch,
enlistment in the regular army offers special
advantages 10 those whose patriotism is
spccd with love Of adventure and who are
impatient to sea active service against Ger
many. About 10000 men are needed 10 re-
cruIt the regular establishment up to its
full authorized var strength. and in accord
ancc with the Presidents proclamation a
drive begins to-day 10 effect the enlistment
OF tat number.
IN all probability, these recruits will DO
distributed among the many commands that
are not at war strength. and will no, be
grouped apart for intensive training Under
this arrangement, "rookics' viii he absorbed
into fully trained units. and viii themselves
learn how TO be soldiers far more quickly
than II they were divided into big awkward
squads, while their presence viii not ma
tcria!!y ro'arh the development. into :; pcr-
fccted machine Of the regular army r. ,hi,
plan IS followed, IT, will mean that recruits
in the regular army will be fighting Germans
long before the men selected under tho draft
vii! he ready 20 leave their cantonfncnts
For IL IL well understood that the regulars
viii 90 the first Gghting in France and
Belgium.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23

y. II. Martin. OF Farmvillc. was ap-
pointed yesterday by Governor stu
art 10 the state Board of Optometry
10 MI tie vacancy caused by the res
lgnation Of i. -. Jackson. of Nor
folk. The appointment is for the un-
expired term. ending on July l6, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
Captain Curfx ltraprcinted.

Governor Stuart yesterday reappoint.
cd Captain George W. Curtz. of Win
chester. TO tie State Board of En-
ba Inning for Il term of five years, be-
ginning on July l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23
a Close Race.

Grubbs-Binks says his garden is provid
ing him with strong sporting interest.
StubbS-ln what way?
Grubbs--le is watching see whether the
bugs Will eat up his potatoes before his neigh
tor's chickens eat up both potatoes and bugs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-23

Germany is beginning to understand the
C-hoats are not all they were cracked up to
be We could wish TO see them cracked up
III another sense.