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BELIEVES IN COMPETITION.

Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel fame tells about his 10000 part ners in the December American mag azine. In telling how he increased the effeciency of one of his depart ments, he says:
 "It was near the end of the day; in few minutes the night force would come on duty. I turned to a work man who was standing beside one of the redmouthed' furnaces and asked him for piece of chalk. e {
 How many heats has your shift made today?' required.
 "'Six,' he replied.
 ,"I chalked a big '6' on the floor. and passed along without another word. When the night shift came in they saw the '6' and asked about it. "'The big boss was in here today, said the day men. He asked us how many heats we had made, and we told him six. He chalked it down. "The next morning passed through ] the same mill. saw that the s6'' had been rubbed out and a big '7' written i instead. The night shift had announc- ed itself. That night I went back.
 The s7' had been erased and a TO
 swaggered in it's place. The day force recognized no superiors. Thus fine
 competition was started, and it went
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her sweetheart is of noble birth and that a great fortune is open to him, if he can go away and take his posi- tion in society, a position closed to Margaret (Mary Pickford) How Margaret makes the sacrifice, con- signs her, pets to the loving care of her clan and sets sail for faraway land in the old wrecked vessel, and what then happens is far too well told in the picture to be told in advance.
 This is a picture that every man, woman and child will enjoy. It has good comedy. touches, it has strong dramatic situations and it is filled with romance and the simple life of the Scotch villagers. All in NI, it is 100 per cent entertainment of the very finest kind.
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 L 0 c A l..

< Let us wash your plankets-we know how. Amcrican-Excelsicr Laun- dry Co.,, phone 146. If
 Mary PicAford in "The Pride of the Clan." Best Theatre at , and 10 cents today.
 If you are interested in truck, call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for a demonstration of Ameston truck.
 12-13-tf.
 Send your laundry to the old reli- able. all work guaranteed. American Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phone 14e. ti To prospective Buyers of Popular Priced Cars-See the Crow-E Elkharts! !! Another carload will arrive in few days. Motor Sales cOnlpany, 1113 Main street. Telephone 94G, 3-1-tf MT. Ford Owner-S discount prices on Firest0ne and Goodyear tires and tubes while supply lasts at Motor Sales company, 1119 Main Street Telephone 946. 3-1-tf By German process artificial teeth are made ofpaper pulp.
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GIRLS DIE RATHER
 THAN BE SEPARATED

Portsmouth, N. H., March 23.-Po- lice are today seeking a motive for the suicide in local restaurant last night of Miss Margaret Spaulding, in- structor in Boston school, and Miss Ethel Stanton, director of prepara- tory school for Wellesley, is being sought today by the police.
 Dr. F. c. Taylor, assistant medical referee, after an examination, said that each woman had shot herself in the right temple. They were appar- cntly in normal and healthy condi- tion at the time.
 Miss Spaulding met Miss Stanton at summer camp at New Orleans last year Some light was thrown on the suicide when the police made public a paragraph from a joint note left by the two young ladies which was as follows:
 "We have experienced perfect love for each other and cannot bear the thought of separation so will end it alb
 The separation referred to prob ably was the intended departure of Miss Stanton for another school.
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BEST THEATRE.

Today-Mary Pickford, most popu- lar of all screen actresses, is seen at her very best in a return date of "The Pride of the Clan," the latest and best production of Mary Pickford' s own company. In this beautifully photographed and splendidly-acted poduction, Little Mary is seen as a
 Scotch lassie who becomes the head of the clan when her father is drowned. She makes her home in the wreck of her fathers boat, which has been washed ashore. Here she and her pets live. She rules the clan with a hand of iron and makes them all worship her. She has her TO- nance and it's course runs very smoothly until it is discovered that
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NOTICE.

Act 257, approved March 10, 1917. provides a minimum license fee Of $500, which shall be deposited in the State Treasury on or before April 1st, for hotels, rooming houses and restaurants. The fee for hotels and rooming houses is based on the num- Der of guest rooms. The proprietors, managers and lessees of all hotels, rooming houses and restaurants are hereby notified to submit the names and addresses of such establishments. with the number of guest rooms, if any. Copy of act will be forwarded on receipt of name
 STATE BOARD OF HEALTH,
 3-24-6t Little Rock, Ark.
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MERAyE TRIUMPH COTTON SEED.

Well acclimated, carefully ginned' recleaned, sacked and stenciled. Thls is the cotton that makes the Dollars Staple I IS to 1 3-16. Early matur- ing, medium large boil, storm pfool and exceedingly productive under weevil conditions. Tie cotton from which this seed came has for the past three years, on the same land. pro duced as high as l 1-2 and bales to the acre. For sale by Grassy Lake farm, Grady, Ark, growers, or Ham melt Grocer Go. and c. H. Trlplett' Pine Bluff, Ark, distributors: ,
 3-S-eod-tf
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TAYLOR & co. Real Estate, Insurance, Loans
 Phone No. 1032
Childhood Memories

Isn't it a fact that some of the things that happened to you in child hood are still among the most vivid things in your memory?
 Childhood impressions are lasting. As the twig is inclined, the tree will grow. If you teach the child the say- ing habit by starting bank account, the habit will grow. Many parents realize this and have had their chil- dren open accounts at our bank. They are taught to save pennies, the nickles and the dimes. In after years it is easy for them to save the dollars also You couldn't do better by your chil- dren than to help them start little bank account.
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NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS.

Owing to the increased cost of many materials and chemicals used in our business we arc compelled to advance prices on some of our work. This is not done for our own bene- fit, but merely to meet existing con. ditions. All work delivered c. o. D. Gents Palm Beach Suits Cleaned and pressed 65 cents. Frank Deitrich's Clothing Hospital, 220 1-2 Main street, over Lewine's Quality Shop,
 3-24-6t
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ADJUSTMENTS.
All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
ORPHEO THEATER.

Today-"The Honorable Algy," the new Triangle-Ince release in which Charles Ray is starring with Margery Wilson and Margaret Thompson, is rounded out with goodly measure of
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Accordion Plaited Dressa,

Should be sent to Frank Dietrichs Clothing Hospital to be re-plaitad also any other ladies' or gents cloth. ing that need cleaning, pressing or altering. We also pu. new liiines in coats and do ali general repsir work on clothing.
 Phone 1926 Over Lewine's Oualit,
 Shop. 22Oh Main St,
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REDUCED RATES TO LITTLE
 DAGK

Reduced rate to Little Rock via St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern railway on account of Peace meeting and address by Ex-President Taft. March % to 27. Rate $1.90 for round trip will apply from Pine Bluff. Tickets on sale March 9 and 26: good to return March 21.
 D. c. PAYNE, 9-92-5t Agent
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CHAMP CLARK CONFIDENT.

Washington, March 23.-When Speaker Champ Clark returned today from New Orleans he predicted his re- election as speaker of congress by a majority of from one to five within one hour after the opening of the spe" cial session of congress on April 7.
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PURE.BRED JERSEY BULL.

have just purchased nice three year-old Jersey Bull. subject to regis tration, and he will make the sea son here. Fee, $500 in advance. Re- turn privilege allowed
 LOUIS THOMPSON. Twenty-fourth and Main. Phone 204S, Pine Bluff, Ark. 2-23-1m
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the holiday spirit that Charles Dick ems loved to utilize. There is the same human appeal and the same keen relish i'll narration that made the great English writer's Christmas stor- ies the delight of old and young.
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The volume of water flowing in the Texas rivers is very variable, not only in different seasons of the year, but also in different years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-24
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days. The first application gives Ease & Rest. soc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-24

Under the Spanish regime the death rate of Havana was something like 30 to 1000, while today the death rate is lower than that of New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-24

Awnings and uphOlsterlng. Call E. 4. Toussaint, phone 1850 or leave orders at Knox Walker Furn. to.
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Mebane Triumph Cotton Seed for sale by Hammett Grocer Co.,, or c. 1T. Triplett, Pine Bluff, Ark. 3-c-eodtf
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Our Press Process Is unexcelled. American Excelsior Laundry compa- ny, phone 146. tfl
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on until this mill, formerly the poorest
 producer, was turning out more than any other mill in the plant
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-24
FOR RENT

Store Bldg. 9th and Main St.
 Store Bldg. 309 E. Third Ave. Store Bldg. 507 E. Third Ave. Rooms. at 112 w. Barraque St. Rooms at 3O97 7a E. Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
STORM DANGER FEATURES COTTON.
Fear That Hurricane Will Cause Wire Trouble
 Causes Evening Up


 New York, September 27.-The cotton market was somewhat less active today and at times sentiment seemed more re- aetionary, but selling was restricted by unfavorable weather news. and there were sharp rallies in the late trading with the close steady at a net advance of p to S9 points,
 On the cold rains reported in the southwest, continued reports of a firm spot basis, and rumors of bullish pri- vate condition figures December sold up to S.92c and March to 23S9c, or about 32 to 42 points above last nights closing figures, but at this level demand ta- pered off, and there were sharp reac- tions during the early afternoon. The talked of crop report when issued made the condition 62.5 against 67 last month. the indicated deterioration of only 4.5 per cent being less than expected, while the tendency to take profits or sell for a reaction was promoted by reports that the storm approaching the gulf coast was of only moderate intensity, and there were also some who that its course might be defleeted by the high barometer reported over the western part of the country
 According to todays' adyices, the French government has not prohibited imports, but has issued regulations which will prevent shipments that are not properly licensed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. September 27-While cot ton stood at the advance throughout the session here today, price changes were not wide and during the greater part of the time the advance amounted to only 15 or 20 points. At the highest levels the most active months were 37 to 45 points up The close was 21 to 2s points up net.
 The hurricane reported headed for the cotton region was the main sustaining influence and it offset the tendency on the long side to liquidate contracts. Some brokers believed the poor response Of prices to hurricane news was due en- tirely to a weakened technical position, caused by recent heavy buying.
 An additional steadying influence was the forecast of rains in the eastern DOT tion of the belt and of colder weather in the extreme northwest. The predictions of frost in parts of Arkansas and Okla homa were considered highly unfavorable.
 Some short selling appeared on the be- lief that if the hurricane should be felt in the central portion of the belt wire service would be crippled, as in previous storms, and interfere with the calling of margins on accounts in the interior. It was pointed out that during the storm of two years ago a break resulted be- cause holders of long contracts in the in- terior could not be reached which ne- cessitated the closing out of their ac- counts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
FROST LOSES EFFECT
 AS co RN FACTOR
Optimism as to Crop Out look in the Corn Belt Leads to Fractional
 Declines

Chicago, September 27.-Optimism as the crop outlook despite temporarily ad- verse weather conditions led to declines today in the corn market and prices closed weak 9sc to 7sc net lower at s1 2O1s to s120A December, and H17A to s. .17ss May oats finished Ssc off to 1$sc up. and provisions varying from 25c set back to 35c advance.
 Frost, unless extreme, appeared to have lost power to terrorize the corn trade. Notwithstanding that some frost throughout the west, a majority of deal CTS inclined to the view that most of the corn in that section was now far enough matured to be benefited rather than hurt by a moderate visitation. A fore- cast of additional light frost for Iowa, Missouri and Illinois tonight received consequently but little attention. In the last half of the day a falling off in country offerings and a lull in profit taking by holders led to a rally but the bulge encountered heavy fresh realizing which carried the market rap idly downgrade at the end of the ses sion.
 A A.revival of export demand gave rela- tive strength to oats. Generations tended also to encourage the bulls.
 Except for nearby deliveries of ribs, which were under special selling pres sure, new high record quotations were general in the provision market Con- tinued advances in the value of hogs stimulated much of the buying. As rule, the offerings, including some from foreign sources, were rapidly absorbed
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
AUBURN

Auburn. September 27.-(Special)-An- nouncement was made today of appoint ments of officers for the crack cadet Auburn regiment. This regiment con- sists exclusively of Auburn students. who are taking practical training for the purpose of becoming United States army officers upon graduation, if they so desire, and the entire regiment will be equipped by the government.
 Maj. E. T. Winston, major United States army. retired, will act as colonel; MT. J. M. Ward of Eutaw and MT. J. P. Shaffer of Dadeville assistants to the commandant; W. W. Allen of Quincy, Fla, major first battalion; J. H. Ham, ilton of Birmingham, major second bat talion.
 To Be Captains-J. A. Strozier. Cordele, Ga; W. H. Wilmington. Leeds; J. H. Witherington, Evergreen; W. W. Sul-
 ivan. Anderson, S. C.; o. H. Schultz. Birmingham w. A. Guess, Greenwood. Miss; J. T. Fowler. Dothan; W. c. Me- Kay. Montgomery; o. l.. Martin, Ander- son. s. C.; R. T. Kernahan, Sheffield To be First Lieutenants--A. J. Kir- by of Scottsboro, W. c. Sills of Cam den. J. c. Ard of Ozark, c. B. Crow of Jasper, J. B. Mayes of Bainbridge, Ga. J. T. Hudson of Memphis, Tenn; Y A Elzondo of Mexico; J. s. N. Davis of Woodbine. Ga; o. N Massengale of Deatsville. and G. L. Burlson of Hac- kleburg.
 To be Second deutenants-J A.
 Peterson of Goodwater. s. w. Hill of Raleigh N. C.: w. L. 1idell of Cam den, R. E. Davis of LaGrange, Ga; J. M. Sparrow of Birmingham, E. o. Duf- n a T. of Memphis, Tenn, and R. R. McAdory of Birmingham.
 To be First Sergeants-J. P Fuller of Huntsville. J. s. Burbage of Bir- mingham, V. c. Hanna of Hattiesburg, Miss; c. H. Adams of Ozark, R. s. Reed of Gadsden. G. W. Duncan of Au- burn, R. H. Turner of Dadeville, l.. e. Duggar of Auburn, W. H. Philpot of Warrior Stand. H. J. Daniel of Ho- gansville Ga: W. J. Ross of Anniston
 To Be Sergeants-J. R. Nesbitt of Birmingham. G. E. Burgin of Birming- ham, J. A. Shealy of Minden, La; L. L.. Self of Tra afford E. V. Frederick of patrick, J. H. Watson of Opelika R. F. Simmons of Ozark, G. E. Lumpkin of Albertville, J. J. Ryan of Memphis, Tenn; J. T. French of Brundidge, R. T. Kirby of Newman Ga: C. T. Tucker of Mobile, w. D. Kimbrough of Cam den, s. J. Nader of Gadsden, E. E. Terry of Huntsville, F. J. Matthews of Columbus, Ga. ]. P. Sullivan of An derson, s. C.; G. A. Wright of Au- burn. J. H. Drake of Auburn, w M Mobley of Birmingham, T. B. Chambers of Athens, E.. B. Crawford of Tus- kegee, w Pruett of Wec~ulfka r. F.. Tisdale of Bluff Springs, Fla; H. T. Killingsworth of Fort Gaines. Ga; J. w. Tidmore of Moundville, E. F. Pol lard of Luverne. J. Thomas of Rem bert. c. J. Murray of Memphis, Tenn. F. A. Caldwell of Scottsboro, N B. Sullivan of Anderson, S. C.; P. w. Pelts of Schlater. Miss: F. H. Cutts of Cordele, Ga; w.. Walker of Birming- ham,, A. P. Mcintosh of Russellville and C. J. Brockway of Livingston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Flour and Feedstuff

Flour and Feedstuff Michigan Patent Flour-s12. 55. Idaho Patent Flour-s11.90 Tennessee Patent Flour-$ll. 55. Illinois Patent Flour-$1275. High-Grade Self-Risng Flour-s11 S5. Medium Grade Self Rising Flour-s11 G5. Hard Winter Wheat Flour-s1220. Perfection Cornmeal-$4. 50 per 96-pound sack.
 Hen Feed-S4.10 per 100-pound sack Mixed Horse and Mule Feed-s539s0. c. S. Meal, z per cent-$47. Cremo Feed Meal-$35. Old Style Hulls-$23. Lintless Hulls-$15. Gray Shorts-s54. Wheat Bran-S43. Corn-$2 20.
 Corn Chops-$4.50. No. White Oats-S0c bushel Wheat-$4 per 100-pound sack. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-$34 per ton Choice Timothy Hay-$29 per ton No. 1 Timothy Hay-$2S per ton. No. Johnson Grass-$22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Spot Cotton
Pig Iron
Foreign Bank Statements

Paris, September 27.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand, increased 1.s25.ooo francs sil- yer in hand. increased 15l.000: notes in circulation. increased aS.773.00o: treas ury deposits. increased 6.233,ooo; gen. eral deposits. increased 1s7.o11,000; bills discounted. increased 4.1S1. 1.00O; advances. decreased 4.47S.000.
 London, September 27.-Ths weekly statement of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve, decreased f143.000; circulation increased f516.000; bullion. Increased f372.839: other securities. decreased f2,Sss. 900: other deposits. decreased f6,533,000 public deposits, increased f3.52O,0O0; notes reserve, decreased f117 ,OOO: government securities in- creased 44.000. The proportion of the banks reserve to liability this week is 19.50 per cent; last week 1t was 1928 per cent. Rate of discount. per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
High Call Money Features Stocks; Cotton Prices Ruled By Storm News
By c. +. AVERY

Call money rates again ruled the stock market yesterday. Six per cent was the ruling rate until nearly the close, when a fractional decline was made. Time money was also scarce and 1t is daily becoming more and more apparent the big banking inter ests are drowning on any big specula- tive move at this tune and are taking this means to show how they feel about 1t. Notwithstanding the money rates, with the exception of St. Paul common and preferred, the list as a whole remained steady and great many stocks closed at slight gains. The mar ket will fluctuare within a narrow range until the bond issue Is assured of successful Notation, with slowly advancing range of prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
CALL MONEY RATES
 RULES IN STOCKS Six Per Cent Money Ruled Nearly Entire Day and
 Time Rates Stiffen

New York, September 27.-The same Considerations which recently tended to restrict stock market operations for the long account were again in force to- day Money was the controlling factor around which most other conditions re- volved, call loans holding at yester- oays high rate of per cent until the rlnal hour, when a fractional drop was reported. There was also a further paucity of time funds.
 In the financial district there is fast growing impression that conserva- tive banking interests have registered their earnest opposition to extravagant speculation. pending the outcome of the next liberty loan. The money market Is expected to reflect this attitude.
 Trading was dull except at irregular intervals when the professional element sought to effect further impairment of quoted values. In this they were more or less successful until the final hour, when short covering, notably in steels and affiliated industrials resulted in an irregular rally and firm close.
 United States Steel fluctuated between 1o9% and Ill, its final quotation of 110A showing a net gain of the small ess fraction. Bethlehem and Crucible StAels, together with other equipments. finished mostly at irregular advances.
 Rails were adversely influenced by the weakness of St. Paul common and preferred, the former breaking 25s to 57, within fraction of its minimum, and the preferred falling 1s4 to 99&, it's low record for many years. The common stock later made slight recovery.
 Shippings were again inclined to move upward, but were held in check by the heavy trend in other quarters. Some of the pooled specialties registered nominal gains.
 Liberty 31ss featured the irregular bond market, transactions in that issue from par to the new high record of 1O0.14 far exceeding all other dealings. Total sales of bonds, par value, aggregated s4,515,00U United States bonds, old Issues, were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
McKinnon's Grain Letter

Corn-When a market is under the influence of growing crop and it fails to respond to such distinctly unfavor- able weather map as was displayed this morning as did corn, then a req son must be sought. To our view the reason is that the community at large does not believe that temperatures were sufficiently low to cause any important damage to such of the crop as has not reached maturity. Effort has been made from time to time to rally prices, but 1t was noticeable that a broad demand did not appear except on depressions Better weather is predicted to follow immediately the present heavy rains and frost. Short interests have been completely elim- mated and market is not in position to withstand further pressure.
 OatsEThere was a renewal Of ex- port demand In cash oats and slight ly better tone in the domestic market. As a consequence. lower grades of ar rivals were quarter to half higher rel ative to December.