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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
TRAVELLING MEN TO
 BANQUET TONIGHT
LMad1 Hollis Will Serve as yOast- master at New Years Feast, at
 Which 100 are Expected.

Mack Hollis will pc toastmaster, and about 100 travelling men are ex- pected to be in attendance at the New Years banquet to be enjoyed this evening at -,e Hotel Pines, with the Pine Bluff council, U. c. T., acting as hosts to it's members and all other travelling men who may be in the city at that time, and especially to the Arkansas Travellers and I. c. M. A.
 There will be talks galore, but all of them will be brief, MT. Hollis hay ing long ago established the rule that where he is toastmaster, man must cult talking when he has nothing moro to say. In addition, there will be a program of musical numbers, by Mrs. James Moore, on the piano; Miss Lucy Hearn Broadstreet. Mrs. J. II. Crawley and Miss Req Dansby. With vocal select ions; and Miss Mamie Farrar on the piano. Duets by Miss Rroadstreet ard Miss Dansby will be a feature.
 Manager Trulock of the Pines and his steward and chef nave arranged with the assistance of the gastronomic experts of the w. c T., to provide the following menu:
 English Beef Broth Celery Olives Chilled Lake Trout. Hotellere Potatoes Julienne Roast Turkey
 Pressing Cranberry Sauce Sweet Potato Cakes Peas ln Cases Combination Salad
 Vanilla Ice Cream Cake Neufchatel Cheese Demi Tassc Salted Waferl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
A.O.U.W. HAVE FEAST
 AFTER INSTALLATION

A large and very enthusiastic meeting of members of Pine Bluff lodge No. 36, A. o. U. w., was held last night, to participate in the ex- ercises attendant upon the formal in stallation of the redently elected of ficers, for the ensuing year, as fol- lows:
 c. H. Monk, master workman; Elmo Reynolds, past maste, workman; c. C. Hastings. overseer; W. c. Hem inert, guide; C. E. Duval, foreman. Mrs. D. L. Doty, inner warden; Mrs. o. G. Keeler. outer warden; o. G. Keeler. recorder; and Harvey Hogs treasurer
 After the meeting. a delicious dutch luncheon was served which was much enjoyed, and du' ing which the lmembers of the lodge expressed the'' qualification over the continued growth of the loige and of the organization.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
DOUBT DISAPPEARS
No One in Pine Bluff Who Has Bad Back Should Ignore This Douh!e
 Proof.

SfOOI.
 Does your back ever ache?
 Have you suspected your kidneys Backache is sometimss kidney ache.
 With it may come dizzy spells,
 Sleepless nights, tired dull days, Sleepless nights. tired. dull days, Distressing urinary disorders.
 Deans Kidney Pills have teen en- dorsed by thousands.
 Are recommended here a; home. You have read Pine Bluff proof. Read now the Pine Bluff se0ue.. Renewed testimony; tested by tlmc. c. M. Shepard, prop. general .e- pair shop, 9o1 E. second avenue, Pine Bluff, says: My kidneys didn't act as they should and ! was subject to a lame and aching back. The kid ney secretions were irregula: in pas sage and unnatural. Doau's Ki6aey Pills relieved me of ;hasc annoy ances and benefited me generally" " Statement given March 8. 19ttD
 OVER TWO YEARS LATER, MT. Shepard said: "I havrnt felt in need of a kidney medic le sincc used Doan's Kidney Pills. I believe have received a permanent cure"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the saEe that MT. Shepard has twicA pubs'c.y rec commended. Foster-Mil )uru Co.,, Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
LIFTS EMBARGO ON COTTON TO
 NEW ENGLAND
Cotton Belt Will Accept Shipments in Lots 65 Bales
 or More to One Consignee.

A considerable quantity of cotton is expected to be moved out of Pine Bluff warehouses, to points in New England, as the result of the lifting of the embargo made effective some months ago by railroads in that sec tion of the country, notice of which was received yesterday by s. M. Dickey, commercial agent here for the Cotton Belt.
 MT. Dickey issued the following formal announcement, following the receipt of the messages:
 "The Cotton Belt route will now accept cotton for New York, New Hav- en & Hartford points, except Fall River and New Bedford, Mass; for Boston & Maine points, for Boston X Albany points, and for Central Ver- mont railway points, in bill of lad;ns lots of 65 bales or more for one des- tination. .,,
 ''No lots of less than 65 bales will be signed for, unless several bll,s of lading covering such small lots total 65 CT more bales. and not to exceed one full carload, are rendered for shipment at the same time.
 "We will accept shipments for Fall River and New Bedford, Mass. m lots of 65 bales or more for one con signee at one destination
 Much Cotton Moving.
 Much cotton already is moving out of Pine Bluff to the Eastern consump- tion centers. and the announcement made yesterday by Mr. Dickey, that :, ,,,{ tn c,sCnnt shipments for that section of the country, under the conditions specl- fed. is considered to indicate that much more cotton will be forwarded within the next few days.
 The railroads are enforcing the re- gently promulgated rule that 6o bales shall be the minimum load per car and thus are causing cars to De loaded to greater extent than has been the case heretofore, the further result being that | smaller number of cars is needed to handle the cot ton shipments. Cars now arc beine loaded with from 65 to 75 bales ol cotton, whereas in the past, the aver age was about 50 bales per car a loss of approximately one-thlrd ol the capacity of the cars.
 The Iron Mountain suspended the embargo against cotton for a periot of 12 hours. several days ago, the embargo going into effect again on that road, and being still effective Cotton Belt officials here said last night that it is impossible to estimate how long the suspension of the em- bargo, as announced yesterday would continue in effect, hence there is considerable activity among local cotton men, to deliver to the road the cotton they desire to ship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
PERRY DENIES WIFE
 EVER POSSESSED $500

0. E. Perry, made defendant in di- vorce proceedings instituted by Jen- nie Perry, who charged cruel treat ment, yesterday filed answer to 9he complaint. Perry denies all charges made by the plaintiff, specifically de- nying the allegation that plaintiff possessed $500 when they were mar ried and that the money was eX- pended for the benefit of defendant and his family. Perry also denies the allegation that he owns $2,3OO worth of real estate and $400 worth of per sonal property. His wife obtained an order restraining him from dlsposins of any of the property she alleges he possesses.
 In the case of Jethro Aycock vs.
 Mary Aycock, the defendant filed a motion asking that plaintiff be requir-
 ed to pay her attorneys fee and costs. She alleges she has a good defense to the suit, but that she is without funds and has four children to support. Plaintiff charged defend- ant deserted him six years ago.
 Charlie Murphy was ordered to show cause on January s why he should not be required to pay the costs and the fee of defendants at torney in a suit for divorce instituted by Irene Murphy. who charges cruel treatment and abuse. Murphy is also restrained from interfering with his
 wife, and from disposing of farm
 stock and implements.
 Edmonia Gibson was divorced from Alb. Gibson because of cruel treat ment, while assertion was the cause of decrees being granted plaintiffs ill the Following calses: John Porter vs. Sarah Porter; Calvin Akin Vs
 Georgia Akin, and Lizzie McLeymore vs. Josh McI.cymOre.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles. dissolves gravel
 cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism. and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist. will be sent by mail on receipt of s1.0O. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. F. w. Hall. 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
TELEGRAPH HEADS RERE.

s. M. English and Fred H. Austin, district general mana ser and distri jet commercial manager respectively of the Western Union Telegraph com- pany, with headquarters at Dallas, Texas, spent yesterday in Pine Bluff. as guests of Lodal Manager Fred H. Hoyler, and inspected the local office and plant of the company. Both spoke in terms of praise of the growth and prosperity of Pine Bluff and this sec tion, and complimentel the city on it's many evidences of progress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
How This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrt that cannot be cured Dy Hall $ Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.. We. the undersigned. have known r. ]. L,,eney for the last 1o years, and believe hin. perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm: NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.,
 Toledo, Q. Halls Catarrn Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and 11u- cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 15 cents per bottle. Scl;l Hy all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills Ger constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
RILEY AUTO-TIRE co.
 IS INCORPORATED

The Riley Auto.Tire company has filed articles of incorporation. The company is ( apitalized at $10,Ooo, of which S5.o00Gs subscribed and. paSd up. Fred J. Ingram is president and holder of 159 shares of a par value of $25 each, J. S. Ingram, vice presi- dent and holder of one share; R. M Kemp. secretary treasurer and holder of S9 shares. A. c. Kemp. who holds one share. is the only other stock hnlllcr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
TO ERECT BRICK STORE.

The Tamo Mercantile company has awarded to J. w. DuttOn contract for the erection of a one-story brick store building at Tamo. for consld- eration of about $5.0e0. Mrs. A. J. Clemmons is the owner of the con- cern, and k. c. Jackson is the mana ger. Work of construction will begin as soon as the material can be placed on tho ground. The building will be 4,, feet by 90 feet, and will have ce- n,ent floor and steel ceilings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
AUTOMOBILE BURNED.

An auto owned by W. M. Galloway, and which has been used in pas senger service between Pine Bluff and Star City. was badly damaged by fire of unknown origin shortly before 6 o'clock last evening, in East Second avenue, near Main. The blaze at tractea large crowd of persons, who were en route home from their work but was quickly eXtinguished by the fire department.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

For the second successive year Miss Lillian Rieke has wol the title ot champion nail driver of the Minnesota School of Agriculture. Miss Rieke won the title by driving 12 ten-penny spikes into plank in che minute anf fourteen seconds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Leaders of the woman suffrage movement in North Carolina are planning strong campaign before the legislature next month for the bill authorizing a vote by the people on a constitutional amendment giving equal suffrage to the women of North Carolina
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
BUYS FORM.A-TRUCk.

The Laser Motor company yester- day sold to the Bahlau Produce con,- pany a Smith Form a-Truck. fol which the Laser comDany has the local agency. The smith Form-a Truck permits Ford to be convertea into a truck which will haul load oN one ton, and MT. Laser reports tha all who have purchased these ma chimes are we'll pleased with the re suits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
CHILD PARALYSIS VICTIM.

Newark, Jan. 4.-Elizabeth AleNan- der, aged IA, died yesterday as the result of paralysis with which sine was stricken Saturday. She was the daughter of Attorney and Mrs. I. R. Alexander.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

To be buried in her own private cemetery in a corner of her farm near the graves of her five husbands was the last wish expressed by Mus. Eurna c. Van Sickle. who died a short time nao at her home near La Cr,sse Wis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

A Lancashire man who died some time ago bequeathed $5,o00. from the income of which the sum of $25 is to be given to each child born in the testator's native town on Christmas Day,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Alaska has forbidden the employ ment of boys under It under ground in mines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
NAVAL OFFICERS SWITCHED.
Rear- Admiral knight Goes to Asiatic,
 SimmS to War College.

Washington, January 4.-Rear-Ad- miral Knight, head of the naval war college was designated by President Wilson today to command the Asiatlc fleet, with the rank of admiral.
 He succeeds Admiral Winterhal- ter, who has completed his tour of duty at sea and is assigned to duty with the general board. Capt. w. w Simms, recently in command of the Nevada, will become head of the war college, it is understood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Colorado ranks first and California second among the states of the union producing beet sugar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
BUYERS 60 EAST.

Harry Levine and wife leave today for New York, where they will make purchases of spring goods for Lew ines Quality shop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
Sues on Note.

The Arkansas Fertilizer company filed suit in the circuit court against Markham brothers for $39S.90 togeth- CT with interest, claimed as due on 2 note.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

A total Of s257, 120,OOO was spent in building operations in Greater New York during the past year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Working women in Pennsylvania S industries are paid almost $11o,o00, GOO a year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Thirteen pairs of twins are includ- ed in the present student body at the University of Nebraska.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

For heavy hauling and fast delivery service. call the Auto Exchange. Phone 946. 11-3O-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Safety brakes that can be applied to warehouse trucks have been pat entel by Michigan inventor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Memphis is arranging for a big fes- tival next May to celebrate the com pletion of the new bridge across the Mississippi river.
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-27

ply them to persons who would crit
icize the political ambitions and sue
cesses of Rome.
We are forced to this conclusion,
for no other, in the light of the past,
will explain the happenings that fol-
lowed the announcement of the So
called anti-Catholic campaign.
An "Anti- Catholic" Platform
We have shown what it was DR..
Barrett proposed to give to the peo-
pie Of Birmingham if he should be
elected mayor. To be sure other
local issues were involved such as
the policy to be pursued in the ad-
ministration of the city's financial
affairs, ETC., but here was the addi-
ton Of a something in the platform
of certain candidates that, though II
made no mention Of Rome, was, &C
cording to the supporters and friends
of Rome, "anti-Catholic": and we
might add, that as they were so quick
to see the point, and they better than
anyone else know what is truly Cath
olic, then surely these principles which
are at once the very foundation stones
of equal rights must be in them
selves "anti-Catholic."
Let us repeat them for emphasis,
Universal education; freedom oi
public assembly and oral expression
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-27

didate now has two sons who enlisted IN
the army and are serving, and third one
wants to go and will probably be serving
while his father is engaged in cleaning up
the Whallen Gang.
The Louisville Herald for Oct. 20, had
this to say of the attempt Of Cronan and
Whallen to keep young Cronan out of the
army:
"Young Mr.. Cronan was a deputy in
the Office of his father, the sheriff of JEFF
ferson county. When drafted, however, he
pleaded exemption on the ground that he
was engaged in agricultural pursuits nec-
essary to tho effective operation of mill
tary forces
"Young Mr.. Cronan's claim for exemp-
ton was denied in September by the Ap-
peal Board, notwithstanding the fact that
James P. Whallen had fled the following
affidavit in support of his claim:
"'State of Kentucky,
"'County of Jefferson.
"'The affiant, James P. Whallen being
duly sworn says:
"'That the particular agricultural en-
terprise in which the claimant, Charles J..
Cronan, Jr., is engaged, is necessary for
the military establishment and the effect
i've operation of military forces and the
maintenance of the national enterprise
during the emergency.
"'Said claimant operates farm, consist
ing of 140 acres, on the Ohio river, in Jeffer-
son county, and has at present growing
crop consisting of approximately fifty acres
of corn, five acres of timothy, three acres Of
vegetable and truck. In addition, he Is en-
gagged in the raising of cattle, horses ana
hogs. 1t is my belief that the continuance
of the claimant in the operation Of said
farm is necessary to the maintenance
thereof and that he can not be replaced by
another person without direct, substantial
and material loss and detriment to the
adequate and effective operation of the
said farm. ..,
"(Signed) JAS. P. WHALLEN.
"'Subscribed and sworn to before me by
Jas. P. Whallen this 18th day of August,
1917. Commission expires March 90
1920.
1 "JAS. FAHEY.'
"Young Cronan is in training at Camp
Zachary Taylor"
), Using "Pro-German" Scare
Various real American citizens have late.
/ ly been denounced to the secret service
operatives in Louisville as "pro-G German
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-27
Sweeping Victory for the Democracy Of Jefferson the Result Of the
Most Clearly Drawn Battle Against Romansm Yet Waged the
Political GridironCharacerSc Attempt Of Knights to Hide
Behind Religious Shield Deeatedby Informed PopuIace

freedom of expression ocularly re-
ceived through the press and
movies"
Nov when Rome raised the cry
that the supporters Of this platform
were "Protestants" and were drag
ging the religious issue" into poll
tics it set the friends of free insti-
tutions who had hitherto been luke
warm, to thinking, and though we
frankly admit that it was intended
to unhorse the papal machine we
can truthfully say that this making
of the issue, one between Protestants
and Catholics was Rome's own do
ing, probably in the belief that she
had the nom Catholic population too
completely in sympathy with papal
methods to be unseated.
+ But votes are sometimes like
chickens in the shell, not so numer-
Gus when proper time for enumera-
ton arrives. aDr. Barrett's hand
some majority in contrast with
"Mr. Wards yote" and "Mr. Bar
ber's. very small vote" testify elo-
quently to that fact.
The results were too surprising
for those who had not expected the
complete overthrow to at once COM
prehend. The knights had hoped Il
save the day by forcing the issue on
TO religious grounds, instead the pub.
lie insisted on knowing about this
religion that was being put in or wal
trying to get IN politics and hence
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-27

the first big publicly fought battle
where there was no other issue than
that of Romanism or no Romanism
footed up with the balance on the
wrong side Of the political ledger for
papal comfort.
Some Newspaper History
The thing that made Rome feel
sure she had nothing to fear in Bir-
mingham can be traced into past
newspaper history. We say news.
paper history; first. because nc
candidate so far as we know has run
for Office on an avowedly Catholic
platform; second, because Of the
things that happened during the re
cent campaign that showed either :
lack of insight on the part Of those
in the editorial saddle or a mora
cowardice and trucking to Rome
that is inexcusable in any paper moi
operated through hierarchal inspira
tion.
After the Knights had raised theii
religious" shield in the Birming
ham campaign the candidates VIII,
entertained neither fear nor favol
for Rome determined at once Il
show them that even the raising O.
the religious issue" would not max,
them moral towards and force then
to desert the principles for whicl
they stood. Mr.. Ward defeated
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-27
Cronan Endeayors to Keep His Son From Being
Drafted While Smith Has Two Sons Serving
Country---Irish Inquisitors DenounCe American Ct-
zens as "Pro-German" in Effort to Call Secret Serv-
ice to Their Aid

of things they know are being done to
win the election this time, ranging all the
way from bringing in and instructing
gangs of repeaters housed at various sa-
looms to arming special details Of thugs
for use, if necessary, in strong anti-ma-
chine precincts. 1t is even hinted by these
Democrats that duplicate registration GER
tificates have been prepared and filled in
with names of phony voters, absentees and
those on padded pay-rolls of the city, in
readiness for any emergency. 1t is claimed
that the police are instructed to arrest
any objectors to Irregularities on election
day on charges of disturbing the peace!
All these stories come from Democrats.
What truth there may be in them is hard
to say, but they are being told.
Padded Pay Rolls?
Brumleve, defeated Democratic candi-
date, charged on the stump that certain
city pay rolls, the greater percent of which
are signed for by the Whallen leader, Nc
Grath, were padded with dozens of names
of men who cannot be found in the city
directory. For this he was denounced as
liar and pretense made of investigat-
ing the charges before grand jury. But
Brumleve declares he has in his pocket
sworn copies of those pay rolls and knows
what he is talking about. An effort will
be made by thousands Of the Democrats
to oust the Whallen Gang with their votes,
but they are very lugubrious because they
say "what is the use, our votes will not be
counted" They declare that prepared bal
lot boxes will be substituted for the regu-
lar ones and the gang machinery will pre-
vent any investigation afterward.
The Independents f.
There is quite large vote registered
as Independent that may tell the tale how
ever, for If the vote is about to against
the Whallen ticket, it is thought they will
not care to risk the penitentiary in
count out. Undoubtedly the sentiment in
all parties is for utter destruction of the
Whallen Gang in the election. But this
can only take place if every voter votes
and strict watch is kept over the ballot
boxes every minute of the day.
NOTE WELL:
There are 65 candidates on each side.
The Whallen Democrats" have 40 Ro-
man Catholics on their ticket as against
three on the Republican ticket. Which
"party" is dominantly Roman Catholic
and insists on raising the religious" is-
sue? &
Is it just coincidence that over 61 per-
cent of the Offices on the Whallen Irish
Catholic machine belong to the same faith
or that % of these, or percent, are
Irish Catholics? Is not The MENACE
justified in urging every Roman Catholic
who wants to keep his church out of poll
tics, every non-Catholic whether Repub-
; lican or Democrat, and every real Amer
| lean citizen to scotch this religio-political
, anake in Louisville?