Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-05
Big Party of Prominent Railway Men Here for
 Meeting ?. E. & A.
CERTIFIED OVER
 TRADE CONDITIONss
Mr. Could Especially Pleased Over Re- suits Obtained in Anti Malaria Campaign Along Cotton
 Belt.

men and the general welbeing of the farmers those of this section of Ark ansas are most striking example, were commented upon in Pine Bluff last night by Edwin Gould of New York, chairman of the board of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway com pany, who with President J. NJ. Her. bert and other officers of the compa- ny reached the city for a brief visit. The annual meeting of the Pine Bluff X Arkansas River railway will be held this morning, after which thespecial train carrying the party will depart for the South.
 MT. Gould, in excellent spirits and deeply impressed by the prosperous condition of the people, said he was indeed glad to get glimpse of Pine Bluff again. He said he regretted that it would be impossible to spend more time here, for the reason that quite busy itinerary is ahead of the party.
 Commenting upon the handling of so large volume of traffic by the railroads, Mir. Herbert said excellent results have been achieved to date, through the cooperation of the ship pers. the public and the railroads, in an effort to secure the utmost use of all railway equipment during the war. The railroads war board, issues warning however, that it will be nec- essary for all concerned to exert re- newed efforts, as the abnormal demand upon the transportation companies for the movement of both troops and SUD- plies is constantly increasing, while the securing of rev equipment is next to impossible.
 From now on approximately 2,500 cars day will be required to carry food and supplies to the men in mi'i tary training, while the shipment of export supplies for the allies will be doubled All of this additional traffic must be moved by the railroads, al though they have only about 3 per centmore equipment than they had at this time last year.
 Takes Over Liberty Bonds.
 In reference to the buying of Lib erty bonds is encourag ged, MT. Gould said:
 "This is great opportunity for men and women of America, not only to contribute their support of patriotism but also to instill deeper into their nature, the importance of thrift. Ev- cry American now has an opportunity to become the ownec of Liberty bonds This is indeed privilege, as well as a duty."
 MT. Gould was plainly of the opin- ion that among the first contingent of patriotic citizens of this country who should buy Liberty bonds is the farmer. His allotment of prosperity has been bountiful, especially within the last year. The man who produces foodstuffs and feed, reaping as he has, handsome profit therefore, is better able to invest his savings for the in surance of democracy than the manu- facturer and other industrial leaders who have been, and will continue to be, taxed on their production.
 Anti-Malaria Campaign Pleases.
 MT. Gould commented very favor ably on the progress of the campaign waged by the Cotton Belt road to con1- bat malaria and other ill-health con- : ditions. The active health crusade now in progress is only about six months old. Very fine results are be- ing obtained, according to reports made to the company. MT. Gould, as 'NAi CID MI. AAOl Io, 10 CttNlIS eS PSA sonal interest in the health work, and was largely instrumental in causing to be created a special fund from which to carry on this work.
 Among the most enthusiastic visl- tors in the Cotton Belt party is Col onel Burr. He had been looking to his Southern trip this year with great expectations to see the army camps following personal study of the var lous, army camps and cantonments ir the East. Colonel Burr is well versec In military life, having seen active service in the Spanish American war and since in the New York guards.
 Pays Tribute to Women.
 MT. Morris also took occasion tt pay a warm tribute to the activity o1 American women in the prosecution o1 the American defense.
 We cannot give too much cradl' to the women of America at this tlme," MT. Morris said. "They arc
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