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TAYLOR'S FRIENDS
 DISCOVER LITTLE IN TRACING RUMOR
1T Heard It on the Street" Is Basis of Testimony of
 Those Examined.

Little Rock, July 19.-The secret committee appointed to examine wit nesses and endeavor to reach the source of various rumors which were recently in circulation concerning Mayor Chas. E. Taylor has been diligently work ing all week, but has evidently not gotten beyond the q heard it on the streets stage.
 The rumors, started while Mayor Taylor was in New York, were de- famatory to his character, and a good job of circulating them was done be- fore he was informed of their pres ence by friends, and hurried back from New York, where he was in con sultation with financiers regarding the refunding of Little Rocks debt. A meeting of Mayor Taylor's friends was then held, and committee was appointed to see if it could find the persons who were responsible for the libel and bring them into court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
WATCH TORPEDO PASS HIS VESSEL
 WITHIN TWO FEET 
Captain Tells Graphic Story
 of Narrow Escape of His Steamer.

An Atlantic Port, U. s. A., July 19. Experience of watching torpedo from a German U-boat which took part in singing the. American tanker John D. Archbold, skim along the length of his own ship about two feet away and pass harmlessly, was re- lated here today by sea captain who returned on a French ship with his crew after delivering a steamer built on the Great Lakes to her French pur- chasers.
 The captain said he was watching the sinking of the Archbold, which oc cured June 16, when suddenly sub marine periscope was sighted off his own bow and he swerved his ship sharply. That this saved her was demonstrated by the course of the tor pedo which, he said, was plainly visi- ble as it passed. By this time he had brought his stern gun to bear on the attacker and the gunners opened fire, sending four shells at the U-boat. The last one, he said, made great splash which followed by a cloud of vapor and the submarine disappeared. He expressed confidence that the German submarine was destroyed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
A PuzzIc Contest.

Ono of the Argentine newspapers has taken upon itself to acQuaint it's constituents with the Bible and has been printing portions of the Scripture without comment and without giving the source of the quotation. The la. mentable ignorance of the Bible among the people generally has been evil denced by large number of letters which the editor has been receiving from men who have read these quota lions and admired them, but to whom they were utterly unfamiliar. The edi. tor told of one man, who, Judging from his letter, was a city dweller and a man of education, who asked from what book these quotations were taken and where it would be possible to ob. eala q CODY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
Lens for Portraits

Anyone who intends to do much portraiture will find it great help to get some simple form of stand camera for the purpose, and fit it with one of the old-fashioned portrait lenses which can usually be picked up secondhand very cheaply. A half-plate lens should te got for quarter-plate or smaller work, as this allows one to be further from the sitter, and so avoids all risk of wide-angle effects, besides covering tie plate better. In such case, one ought to get definition over the small plate as good as with a first-rate an. astigmat, extreme rapidity, and at a very moderate cost.-Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
PRESIDENT PARDONS
 16 MILITANT SUFfS
Statement Issued from Headquarters of WOmen's Party Declares Cam
 paign Will Be Continued.

Washington, July 19.-Sixteen women, sent to the workhouse for their part in the suffrage demonstra- tion Saturday at the white house, ac- cepted pardons from President Wilson today, and were released after serving two days of their 60-day, terms.
 The prisoners left the work-house apparently without regret, despite their former declarations that they desired to serve out their time without appeal or clemency.
 A defiant statement issued at the headquarters of the Woman's party said the campaign to impress Presi- dent Wilson and the country by pa rading before the white house would go on without change.
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Explanation Sufficient,

It was rather shabby little restau- yant, but it was the best in the local- aU. So the hungry traveller entered, seated himself on rickety chair be- fore weary-looldng tahlecloth. Waiter" A threadbare waiter came wearily from the kitchen, regarding the solitary customer with evident hostility. "Have you any roast beef?" "No. Can't say we lave any roast beef." Any chicken| "No chicken" Any steak-puddings?" ''No steak buildings, neither" "Well, hang it, I suppose I shall have to have some ham and roll and butter" "Ain't got no nam, neither" 'Well, dash it, what have you got here? Anything at all?" '1es, sir; the constable. ,e."-Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
Philippine Lumber Goes to China

Certain grades of lumber from the Philippine islands have largely SUD- planted American lumber in the Hong- Kong market lately, owing to the high rates of freight for the trans Pacific voyage. Imports of what is known in the Chinese trade as Oregon pine (Douglas fir), which formerly averaged about 100O0,0OO board feet annually from the United States, fell in 1916 to about 100000 feet. Cheaper woods from the Philippines are now freely used. although inferior in quality to the American product. Philippine hardwoods. and log timber are also finding good demand in China under present conditions. = Popular Mechan- tcs Magazine. <
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
Entente Alliance Charged.

London, July 19.-The Vienna corre- spondent of the Deutsche Tages Zei- tung, according to a Reuter- dispatch from Zurich, accuses the non German parties of Austria of being in alliance with the entente.
 "No German can doubt" says the correspondent, "that an alliance or understanding exists between the Aus trian Czsechs, Poles, and other non- Germans, on the one hand and France, Great Britain and Russia on the other. The recent amnesty declared by the emperor was the first result of this policy of blackmail and must be con- sidered victory for the anti German parties."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
CAPTURE BOATLOAD BOOZE.

Memphis, Tenn. July 19.-Federai officers headed by United States Mar shal Stanley Trezevant early today captured a boat load of whiskey, more than 200 cases, and six men alleged tn have been engaged in unloading IL . few miles below Memphis. Tne rrisoners included E. A. Laughter, al- ieged to be the operator of the gaso- line boat Gypsy. which carried the whiskey: Theo Robinson and three ne vroea The identity of the six pris- eners was not disclosed by the au- thorities. The whiskey was peans shinned to Memphis from Caruthers- vile. Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
Really Lost Time.

In the elevator of the Wyser build ing Muncie. as Arthur Gadbury. a young lawyer. rode to his office. was . stranger with every outward appear. ance of the book agent. The agent left the elevator at the fourth floor and walked into Gadbury's office with the latter just behind. Gadbury, on enter. ing the place with the stranger. looked all around inQuiringly and remarked |: 'sThere doesn't seem to be anybody home." "But, do you know," said the lawyer, In relating the incident, "1 had to sit there for ten minutes or more with my hat on. waiting for that fellow to leave. l coulC have turned him down quicker than that"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
All Muddled Up.

One day new pupil in a music set clement school came home and asked: "Mother, how many carrots are there in a bushel? Teacher wants to know" "What?" answered the mother. "What has that to do with music?" q don't know" replied the child. The next day the mother went to the music school to inquire what kind of music her child was being taught. The teach CT laughed and said: "Well, that is hardly correct, madam. What we asked your child was how many beats there were in a measure"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
YOUNG WOMEN'S CONFERENCE.

Blue Ridge, N. C., July 19.-Many young women. each with her full quo ta of bags and baggage, arrived at this resort today in anticipation of the opening of the annual southern city conference of the Young Women's Christian association Indications point to full attendance of delegates representing the principal cities of North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee. Louisiana, Georgia, and other states of the South. The con- ference will have it's regular opening tomorrow and will continue in session through the remainder of the month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
Explaininq Catastrophe.

A five-year-old boy was joyously driving his pet dog hitched to a small wagon one afternoon last week. A woman passing said, '"That is fine horse and wagon you have." 'Ht's Q train and engine" testify replied the child. Returning two hours later the woman saw the boy sitting on the side walk beside the broken wagon. "Oh, what has happenedT said she sympa- thctically. 1.-The engine saw a cat," briefly replied the boy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
When Toads Get New Suit.

ToadS change their skin periodl. cally. It is most interesting per. formance, says Writer in the Ea. tional Review. The old skin splits right down the back, and the toad proceeds to divest himself of it in exactly the same fashion as human being takes off a jersey. The old skin, as it is pulled off, is rolled to- ward the reptiles mouth, where 1t ds appears, for 1t is swallowed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
NEW CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCES U-BOAT
 CAMPAIGN JUSTIFIABEE
('auo o5vd uoIJ psnunuoO)

an appeal to Ernst Bassermann, the National Liberal leader, who is now an invalid, to leave the sanitarium where he is under treatment and as sist in the fight against the bloc reso- lution in the reichstag. The von Tir- pitz message says:
 "No passing food difficulties or war weariness must be allowed to soften and render possible peace which would threaten the future of Germany and it's working classes. The bulk of the National Liberals will probably vote against the non-annexationist resolution"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
COTTAGE PRAYER MEETINGS.

The second of series of meetings to be held preliminary to the tabeina- cle meetings which are to be held dur ing the months of September and Oc' tober. will be held at the following homes tonight at $50:
 Dr. J. M. Lemons, 1116 West sixth; J. w. Crawford, 630 Chestnut; Calvin Burks, 713 Walnut; w. R. Crawford, 1O4 East Seventeenth avenue. and A. l.. Cargill, 1923 Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
To Clean Paint.

Common baking soda works miracles Tn washing painted walls it has been found. Use two pails of tepid water, wet cloth, sprinkle little of the soda on it and wash space that can be easily reached. Rinse in clear water and wipe dry. Be sure to wash in one direction in order to avoid streaks when dry, All grease and dirt will disappear with very little rubbing. Use'the sotla spar ingly. In cleaning paint add a tea spoonful of kerosene oil to warm wa. ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
TWO AMERICANS
 REPORTED SHOT,
 ATTACKED KAISER

London, July 19.-The Reuters Am sterdam correspondent sends the fol- lowing: :,
 According to information avail able here, which must, however, be treated with necessary reserve, two Americans were shot recently, on the charge of having attempted to take the German emperor's life."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
Soils and Crops.

| A close study of soils and crops shows that the relation Is purely natu- ral, in that crops showing preference for a certain soil is due entirely to the demands of these crops for a defi- mite amount of water and warmth. Plantfood is a secondary considera. ton, and as this can easily be sup. piled by man the problem is solved
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
The Law of Gravity.

"See by the paper that coal is soar ing" giggled Miss Pert, the pretty sophomore. Doesn't that contradict the law of gravitation?" "Not at all, my dear," replied dear old dad. "I don't know of anything which adds more to my srayity."-Iudges
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20

The secretary of war and the secre- tary of the navy have agreed to pre- fer women employees hehceforth in ap- pointments to clerical forces of the war and navy departments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
They Arc No Bar.

Though d man have glass eye, a wooden leg and an artificial arm. he can run an automobile if it belongs to him, a magistrate complained in depre- eating New York state law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
NEGROES BUY WEAPONS.

Omaha, July 19.-Reports reaching central police station today that resi- dents in the negro districts were buy ing all the ammunition they could pur- chase caused Mayor James C. Dahl man to issue a proclamation caution inp all citizens to be calm, and appeal ing to dealers of firearms to use great discretion in the. matter of sale of firearms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
G1DEONS OPEN CONVENTION.

Chattanooga. July 19.-The national organization of Gideons met here to- day in their annual convention. At the opening session memorial services were conducted by Col. Robert Cow den of Ohio, national chaplain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20

Because of the war chicory is sell ing high in England-at from $125 to S140 a ton--whereas in normal times it can be bought for $35 to $40 a ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20

A. Italian university professor c,a;ms to have found radium m or dinary' dew.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
MEXICANS SHOOT
 AT AMERICANS
 ACROSS BORDER
Patrol Party Attacked At Long Range By Unidenti-
 fled Mexican Party.

Mission, Texas, July 19.-ApproXl,, mately 800 shots were exchanged across the Rio Grande today at OJa de Aqua. eight miles southwest of Mission between small American border patrol and number of unlden- tified Mexicans.
 There were no American casualties, but latest reports here say two or three Mexicans were seen to fall dur ing the engagement, which started at II o'clock this morning and ceased at 5 o'clock, when the Mexicans withdrew from the river.
 The Americans were under com- mand of Corporal Kent, the identity of whose regiment is not known here, and the fighting started when several shots were fired at the patrol from the Mexican side. The outpost at Oja de A9qua, hearing the Americans return ing the shots, immediately sent rein forcement. The fighting continued six hours.
 Late today Colonel c. F. Delamater reached the scene with 100 men from two companies of the Second Texas infantry from nearby outposts. A strong patrol has been thrown out along the Rio Grande in the affected section as precaution against pos sibe attempt at border raiding.
 Few details of the engagement reached here tonight. From the best Information there were about 100 Mexicans participating. It is believed here the Americans were attacked by an organized force.
 The Official Report. Brownsville, July 19.-Official re- ports were received at army district headquarters late tonight from Colo mel Lelamater of the Second Texas in fantry, confirming reports from Mis- sion that an American patrol had been fired upon across the border near Oja de Aqua.
 Colonel Delamater said he had gone to the scene and would make a full report later. Earlier reports here stated the trouble had been between American patrolmen and Mexican cat tie thieves on the American side. There was nothing to confirm this report.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20

Medical statistics have: shown that eight women dies suddenly from dis ease to one man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20

Copper, and Fisher; Barnes, Allen, Ragan and Tragresser.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.

All others, rain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-20
NATION AL LEAGUE.

Cleveland Philadelphia, postponed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
BY-coNE DAYS
Interesting News Items from The
Manchester Democrat, Regarding
People Who Had Important Part
in Early Activities Of the County.
FORTY YEARS AGO.

(The Democrat, Dec. Il, lSIl)
be- The marriage of Edward p. Seeds
and Miss Villa Holmes took place at
the Presbyterian church in this city,
on Thursday, December 9Th, 1877. The
Rev. d. Russell, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at that time, per-
formed the ceremony
The Democrat said that one of the
most popular mills in the county was
the Fleming Flour Mill, south of Del
hi, and which was managed by Mr..
John Riddle. This mill introduced the
re-grlnding process some years pre-
vious, and its products were in de-
mand ahead of that Of other mills.
The property is still owned by men,
bers of the Fleming family.
While attending services at the
Universalist church, B. Wood Jewell
noticed that a chandelier was about
fall, and made an effort to prevent
it from falling on the heads .of the
worshipers. The chandelier struck
Mr.. Jewell on the arm and caused Sc
we're injuries.
II. C. Graham & Co. had sold their
entire stock of furniture to Messrs.
C. O. Torrey and W. S. Jones, who
conducted a furniture store, and un-
dertaking establishment in Manches-
ter for many years.
The Forestville correspondent said
that there would be a vacancy in the
office of Justice of the Peace, when
E. s. Cowles enters upon his duties
as county sheriff. Mr. Cowles was
the father of our townsmen, Messrs.
E. E. and E. S. Cowles. and was one
of the best and most conscientious
officials this county every had.
Fred Durey was making plans to
pay a visit to England, and incident
ally look after a fortune which had
been left him by a relative, lately
deceased He expected to set sail
about January LIST.
Miss Ella Sherman sustained pain
iul injuries when she fell down the
cellar way, at her home.
Mr.. Van Auken 'sr. of COffils Grove
had gone to his old home near AL
bany, New York, for a visit.
The occulation of Venus, which
took place on the evening of the Sth,
and which was witnessed by many,
was said to have been most beauti-
full sight. The points of light from
Venus could be distinctly seen after
that body had become entirely hidden.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
find Mr.. Lewis advertisement on page

find Mr.. Lewis advertisement on page
six
Henry Goodhile shipped car load
of horses to Seneca, South Dakota,
and while on his way, he stopped off
at Tracy, Minnesota, to feed his
horses, he sold 425 acres Of Mica
rauga land to parties at Tracy. Mr..
Goodhile reports that the farmers of
Seneca and Doland, South Dakota, as
having had good crops Of corn, and
are now marketing hogs by the whole
sale. One farmer sold this year $14,
900 worth of hogs, and others sold
from $1,000 to $4,000 worth of hogs.
1t is evident that the farmers tof
South Dakota are doing their "bit"
towards helping Uncle Sam feed his
soldiers and the soldiers Of our
allies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

(The Democrat, Dec. Is, 1879
Adnell Noble and Miss Kate Goen,
both of Manchester, were married in
Wisconsin, and had just returned
from their wedding trip.
Miss Alice Hadley, who had been
stenographer. for Durham & Norris,
had resigned her position to accept
a similar one in the office of B. Wood
Jewell.
Illustrious Potentate A. D. Brown,
and Mobiles F. j. Atwater, A. c. Acers,
Chas. G. Barry, A. B. Carhart, A. l..
Beardslee, w. H. Norris, and Geo. S.
Lister of the Mystic Shrine, attended
a meeting of Ell Kahr Temple at &C.
DIR Rapids, and were accompanied
by S. A. Steadman, who, though not a
shriner when he left, returned home a
full fledged member of the order.
The Democrat said that Mr.. Steadman
appeared somewhat weary upon his
return home, but soon was himself
again.
Orient chapter No. Is, o. E. S..
elected the following officers at the
regular meeting on December 7th:
Worthy Matron, Mrs. John w. Ford;
Worthy Patron, Geo. w. Hunt; as
sociate Matron, Mrs. Ella B. Jewell;
Secretary, Mrs. Caro- Sabin; Treasur-
err, Mrs. A. B. Cahart; Conductress,
Mrs. w. B. Sherman.
The w. R. c.. elected the following
officers; President, Mrs. Emma P.
Carr; S. V. P, Mrs. Henrietta Van
Kuren; J. V. P, Mrs. Elizabeth Har-
rison. Sacretary Mrs Hannah r
Eaton; Treasurer, Mrs. Flora H.
Beels: Chaplain, Mother" Otis; Con-
ductress, Mrs. Anna Glissendorf:
Guard, Mrs. Harrison; delegate to de-
partment convention. Mrs. Hannah r.
Eaton; alternate, Mrs. Elizabeth F.
Jones.
Sheriff-elect Robert Fishel was as
sisting Sheriff Odell serving papers
for the December term Of court,
which opened on the 9th of the
month, with Judge A. S. Blair on the
bench.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

j. G. Lewis is advertising a saving
of from 20 to 40 per cent. on watches
clock, jewelry and silver ware. and
everything in the jewelry stock. Mr..
Lewis says he needs the space Cor his
increasing business in pianos and Vic
trolas. He is now remodeling the
interior of his store and when the
work is completed he will have a
conveniently arranged store. for his
growing business. Our readers will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

H. w. Phenicie, secretary of the
Manchester Commercial club, was at
Fort Dodge last Friday, where he at
tended the state meeting of Iowa Com
mercial club secretaries. Upwards of
fifty Commercial club secretaries were
present, and an interesting program
was given.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Henry Schmidt has sold his resi-
dence property on Liberty street to
Henry Miller of Dundee, who will take
possession of the property as soon as
Mr.. Schmidt can move into his proper
ty which he purchased of Henry We'll
terlen. The residence which Mr..
Schmidt purchased Of Mr.. Welterlen
is now occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. H.
e. Henderson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12
NOTICE,

Purchasers of Liberty Bonds OF the
Second issue who are paying on the
Government partial payment plan,
must make a payment of 40 per cent.
on their bonds by December 18th, in
order that the local banks may make
payment to the Federal Reserve bank
on the fifteenth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Walter Maley was at home from
St. Louis for few days visit last
week. He left on Monday for Chicago
where he expects to enlist in the U.
s. Marine service. Mr.. Maley has been
practicing law in st. Louis since his
admission to the bar last spring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Charles Gioimo offers mighty
good suggestion along the line OF con
servation. He suggests. that everyone
make their shoes give as much service
as possible, and the only way to do
that is to have them repaired at his
repair shop on Main street. Read his
advertisement ON another page.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

During the past year the Delaware
County State Bank paid to it's depos-
itors in the neighborhood of $4,000 in
interest. In their advertisement on
another page of this issue they have
somthing of interest, to say about
deposits and the time interest is paid.
Our readers should read carefully the
advertisement this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Warren Bissell Of Ames, was a
guest of friends in Manchester last
Thursday, Mr.. Bissell had been in
Chicago, and was eproute to his home
at AmeS,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Frank Tunis who was engaged in
the horse business here for many
years, is in Manchester for short
visit. He is removing from Ames to
the east.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Mrs. w. J. Suckow, who has been
spending several months with her
daughters at Denver, Colorado, ar
rived home early Tuesday morning,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-12

Mrs. w. N. Boynton leaves soon
for Chicago, where she will be a
guest Of her~son, DR.. w. E. Boynton,
and family, during the holidays.