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The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
CITY AND
DUR. NEAR
Big Big BREAK
Council Likely TO Or
der Elimination of
Skip-StOp

The council committee on public
utilities mot Friday afternoon and
completed 1a hearings on the quts.
ton az shp-stop operations on me
ID. u. r. The committee VIII report
to enc council. Tuesday night 10 d.
almost certain that tine committee
viii recommend That the railway
discontinue the skip-stop plan aud
that b. restore the service 20 fhc
condition 10 was I'm prior 10 the adop-
uon OF tho Now plan Il De- equally
certain that the council Will issue
such an order
that n this is done IL will be- absO-
luteiy necessary for 10 10 raise tho
rate of fare General Manager
Brook has said repeatedly that be-
cause OF the business conditions the
earnings OF The railway have fallen
OF 10 such an extent Chat he would
have no choice but 20 raise the
price OF rides unless the oii2 would
permit the company 70 economic by
employing the skip-stop system and
the consequent reduction in the
number of cars.
II ls believed that II tho council
does order the railway 10 restore
its old service formal notice Will be
given by tho company that 1t will
increase the rate OF fare
n T.. Reeves. international secre-
tarv of tho Street Railway EN-.
ploye's union, furnished the commit
tees with statistics showing that q
great number OF cars had been with
drawn from service when the skip
stop plan was adopted
% Burdlck. assistant general
Manager admitted that cars had
been taken or He declared that
tho ID T. r. ia these times had 10
practice every economy and that the
city had a right 90 expect IL 10
economiZe as much as possible be
fore raising the price or tickets. hut
that NJ the city would not permit the
company 20 practice economy. then
DC company would he forced 70 IN
creosc The fares. He called atten-
ton 20 the fact that the city was
1r8ctlcing economy IN cur'ailing It's
street lighting and In other ways,
The committee also indicated that
IL ala not sanction the building u
temporary tracks on Mt Elliott
ave The company plans IN extern
sion 81 the Grand Belt line from
Niiwaukoo-ave. IA Iynohrd 20 serve
the new munltion plants being erect
I'd there The company asked per.
misnsion 10 lay tracks ~ temporary
construction and 20 make them per.
manent who~the road Is paved The
committee did not definitely decide
tho matter. but probably will recon
ucnd that the permission DE denied.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
U. or D. EXPECTS
HARD FIGHT
DetrOit's College Team and
Kalamazoo NOrmals Appear
Evenly Matched

What is regarded as the hardest
game on the University OF Detroit
schedule Is the one 10 be fought
out on Navin field Saturday after
noon with the Kalamazoo Normals.
The two teams are regarded as be
ing evenly matched. According 10
the records of the elevens there is
practically nothing TO choose be
tween them. That the teams are
strong is indicated by the fact that
the University OF Michigan had to
travel ar her best gait 20 beat them
and she won by about the same
margin over both. The teams will
line up this way:
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
SWIMMERS WILL
COMPETE AID. A. c.

The indoor swimming season will
be opened ny the Detroit Athletic
club on Saturday night Nov. "a.
Several championship events viii be
decided. In addition there will be
a special program OF events inciud-
ing diving stunts by some OF the
best divers in the country The fol
lowing events will be decided.
For men. 200 yards, 100 yards, 30
yards. free style; 100 yards back
stroke, 200 yards breast and fancy
diving, 10 foot board
For women, so yards, 100 yards.
so yards back stroke, 900 yards
free style. 100 yards breast stroke.
fancy diving. For boys under 10
years. go yards back stroke, fancy
diving. For girls under 10 years
25 wards back stroke, % yards free
style
psatinE--fhc plain neat kiud--fhnt
- rGsrhf---Itfr,as .foh Dent Main frgO
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
Pre- MIER OF
CHINA QUITS
Row Over North and South Di-
vision Of Country Reason
For Action

TOXIC. Nov. 7.-ReslFnation Of
Premier Tuan Chi Jul or China was
due 70 renewal OF the old aEifa-
ton for q north and south division
OF China, according 20 dispatches
from Pekin printed today Ia the
newspaper. Nishi Nishi
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
THOUSANDS
OF FEET OF
FILM BURN
Ten Companies Split
Loss In Big Night
Blaze

Thousands OF feet of moving pic
turc nlm went up In smoke during
fierce fire in the Joseph Mack
building. John II auo EHzaheth-sts.,
which dc1cd the lahors ~ the 0re
department for several hours Fri
day night Damage yarl0usly esti-
mated between a quarter of mil.
lion and q half million dollars was
done
several hremen were overcome by
the powerful eNges generated by Che
burning OF the celul0id aud about
800 girls employed In The various
hlm exchange Offices and storcrooms
were thrown into "a panic which
threatened for a time TO add a loss
OF life
The FIRE started IN The vaults ~
tho General Film company, where
$50. 600 worth of flms were stored
Two biz explosions occurred One
was IN the General company's store
rooms which gave the alarm OF Ere
The second explosion nearly blew
Fireman Paul Wolf from the top OF
a ladder. on which be was poised
al the fifth floor Iio managed To
hold on. but his heavy helmet sailed
across the street into a vacant lot.
Ten film exchanges divide the
loss. All had moved into the build
ing during the past few days. The
structure Is new addition 10 the
Joseph Mack building II "a seven
stories high. % not entirely com
plsted. end was designed speclrcal
IL 20 house film exchanges
The following companies are n
tho building General, Nitagraph,
Mutual. Pathe. Kline Edison. Fox
Metropolitan. -Four Square. TriState.
and Standard Film.
with the breaking out ~ The IRE
and the explosion that followed. the
automatic sprinkler system gave the
alarm The noise threw tho girls
into n panic and they began 20
scurry FOR the exits from OH sec
tons OF the building There were
also a number OF male employees
and they turned their attention 20
quoting and getting the women 20
safety
Many used the Gre escapes. but
at the second aoor they found that
workingmen had wired up The lad
ders IL was necessary for Fireman
How ard Craven 10 raise q depart
ment ladder on which many ~ the
girls descended to safety ~ S
Bailey. manager ~ the Mciropoli
tan. and Frank Erler. an empiOye
~ the Northern Pacific railroad, led
n number % men 90 the rescue o.
many girls. Two OF them tainted
on reaching safety
-Four Aromon were overcome by
smoke They are Edward Ceoney
John Hogan. Ray IT. Kronner and
Percy Thompson. all ~ engine No
? Tho men were dragged from the
building thru thick clouds OF poi
sonous gases by comrades In
oxvRen helmets.
Seevral or the nlm exchange man.
ayers saved considerable % their
stocks There ia enough film left
10 keen the Detroit movie houses
supplied until such time aa more
can be rushed from headquarters.
While tho great bulk ~ the damage
was done nv Gre. water also figured
in tho destruction
The General and vltagraphs stocks
we're entirely wiped ont The Tri-
States loss Is 100000 The Pathe
loss Ia $4,000. Tho others have
not estimated their losses as yet
but IN all. 20 will total fully 100000
and possibly double that figure.
Tho week beginning today has
H.I 81 Ha.aHH
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
MIC HICAN OUT
TO BEAT PENN
Both Coaches Predict Victory
But Each Admits Strength
of Rival
BY Condo.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 17.--Both
Coaches Yoet and Folwell, Of Mich.
igan and Pennsylvania, expressed
themselves this morning az being
confident Of victory In the big game
of this afternoon. Both teams are
in perfect condition for what is thu
most important football battle In
the country. They viii lineup as
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

money Ia Jackson Robert Petrow-
ski was indicted on a charge OF
selling morphine Harry Lessncr, q
clerk in the post0fhCe. was accused
of rifing the malls and Medric II
Boissonncau was charged with vio-
lating the Mann act.
The reguInr weekly meeting OF the
NewsbOys' association viii he held
Ia It's hail. No 40 First-st. sun
day evening at $50 o'clock. j.
Nillen. OF the Home Industrial Nov
ing Picture company, VIII enter
to-date reels Miss Florence
Hedges viii contribute a group OF
vocal Relections, accompanied by
Mrs Hedges An oratoricsl CON
test viii De held among the boys
FOR which cash prizes are offered.
A COLLECTION Will also be taken for
The boys of tho association at the
front
The case OF OsiinEykd versus the De-
froit United railway, started four
years ago and never completed. has
been brought before Circuit Judge
Shepherd for new trial The case
was started before Judge Van Zile
and was held'up long Time on
account OF the illness % a juror.
When tho Juror returned the court
steuogfHpher had become mentally
unbalanced and no one could tran
scribe his notes. later Judge Van
llle dltls Inc attorneys hiAfi"n
the new suit in hope that the
"iinx" has been thrown on by the
lapse OF time
The lecture In the Detroit Museum
or Art. sunday afternoon, will be q
travelogue by Gilbert McClurg on
The happy farmer-the invitation
az tho soil THIS lecture beauti-
fully illustrated with colored LAM
tern projections OF harvest and
country scenes. Is splendid expo
sition ~ the products OF tho Unit
ed states. Mrs. Scripps Ellis has
been secured a. sol0ist for the
afternoon. Preceding the lecture
and during the intermisRion she
viii sing a group OF ballads. The
lecture viii begin promptly AZ 2
o'clock and the public d. cordially
invited. There IS no admission fee.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

The effects OF the war on tho
wooden industry are 20 be discussed
by the National Association Of
Wooden and Worsted Overscers.
meeting In annual session today a.
Worcester. Mass.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
Precinct Detectives Halfway and
Lnntn hcIleNe they hive one OF the

mon wanted FOR numerous daylight
house robherics In the person Of
Howard r. Bryan. alias l. V.
BROWN They arrested the man IN
tho home ~ Miss Isabella Thorn,
SO SIS Highest. east, The woman
pccuses him or stealing IS The
arrest was made Friday night A
charge az larceny from dwelling
was uRdr against him.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
A big meeting OF Detroit and Michi-
rrlL lnnrlnu nlcfnEa Inem VIII be

held IN the Hotel Statler. Tues-
day. Nov 90 az p. M. 70 protest
against the action OF the Music
Publishers. Composers and Authors
association. which IS endeavoTlug
40 impose n super-taN upon all the
moving picture houses
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

Louis Grosher, - years old, was seri-
ousIy hurt Friday when he fell
from the fourth 10 the third floor
OK The new Lincoln Motor company
building at Warren and Liyernois-
ayes lie Is Iva Harper hospital
suffering from injuries 20 the head
and shoulders.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
pearl smith left the front door 60
A.. t,.,,,e IN a. pIfrher-sf Open

aud IA thief accepted the invitation
Size reports the loss ~ fi65 some
time during the early hours % Fri
dav Jowclry and cash totaling
1884 were stolen from Nellie Will
lams. so rs Cathrrine-st. Sec
ord-st0rv workers got in Friday
night while tho woman was away.
Thieves stole SILK valued at $50
from The Chelt Marshall company.
Nu RI guroat.qt
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
Mayor Marx 10 planning 20 ny SER
n...- lhe CITY hill Hun

dreds ~ blue stars on a neid Of
white and bordered in red VIII in
dicnte tho number OF city employees
who have Joined the army or navy.
Mayor Marx has asked heads or
the various departments 20 give
him tho necessary information
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
Clarence =. Dnrrow, Chicago labor
Leader viii he the prtn cIpal speak

or sunday afternoon In mass
meeting 20 be held IN the knights
az Equity hall. Forrest and Sec
ond-nve.. under tho auspices Of thu
American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy Members OF the De-
tr0it Federation ~ Labor Endorsed
tho meeting by three-to-one vote
~ Is nat mating.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
The federal grand jury Friday after
nnnn returned indictments nERln u

Louis Van licnte, Joseph Hull and
Claude Mastcrs charging them
with making and passing spurious
coins 10 rs said that they clrcu-
lated quantity ~ the spurious
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
Mrs. Ethei bench, 2S years old. No.

poison i'm an EFFORT TO take her life
FRIDAY. Shc was found writing 10
pain by her husband when no came
home He summoned tho police
and the woman was taken 20 Re-
ceivinR hospital She - out or
danger Domestic difaculties drove
her 90 take ths poison. the police
% helfavs
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

Philadelphia. Time o'clock EAST
ern standard Time OF quarters--lS
minutes Referee--Tufts Brown.
Umplre-FultE. Brown Field judge
Okeson. Isehigh Head Lnesman---
Cooney. Yale. Estimated attendance
90 600
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

Referee George Iawton. y. OF NJ.
Umpire. Huntington. Chicago Head
hnesmen. Stocking. Williams Time
OF game. 2:30.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

The week beginning today has
heon designated World Follow
Shin week. fnr 1e World v W G. a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
"H0BO" SAVES A
 YOUNG WOMAN
She Had Brights Disease--Doc- tors Treatment Did No
 Good, She Said.

It would surprise you to hear of the wonderful results accomplished by the Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy After suffering for years with Brights disease, many persons have been completely restored to health. One notable case is that of Mrs. P. B. Nelson, of Lake Charles, La. Her story. told under oath, is that she began ailing in 1915, got worse and after suffering for six months called upon doctor who said she had a severe case of Brights disease. He treated her three months without avail Then he rec commended Bobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy, preparation that had iii
 many Instances to his knowledge
 given marked relief. Continuing
 she declares that "by the use of Ho- bo Kidney and Bladder Remedy she is now without pain whatever and has completely regained and Is now enjoying the very best of health, thanks to Hobo." If you are afflicted with any form of kidney or bladder trouble, write to the Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Co.,, Singer, La, for copy of the Hobo booklet. You will find it interesting. --Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
REPORTS OF MARKETS COTTON--GRAIN-LIVESTOCK.
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans. Dec. 1.-lrregularity prevailed around the opening of tho cotton market here today, some months being up while others were down. January showed a rise of I points. After the call the drift was downward and at the end Of the first half hour of business the market stood at net loss of to 10 points under week end liquidation from the long side.
 No special demand developed dur ing the session and the market held steady at the decline. the disposi,on to liquidate long cotton being still in evidence and apparently based to some extent on the opening of con gress Monday. Toward the close ac- tive months were 13 to 16 points off
 Cotton closed steady at decline of 10 to 14 points. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
VALUE OF THE WAR SAVING
 CERTIFICATES

A United States War-Saving Certi ficate, Series of 1918, will be an obli gation of the United States when, and only when, one or more United States WaS-Saving Certificate Stamps, series of 1918, shall be affixed thereto Each of such War7Saving Certificate will have spaces for 20 War-Savings Certificate 'Stamps;m Series of 1913, and each of such stamps thereto af- fixed will have maturity value of $5 on January 1, 1923, which will ac- cordingly give each such certificate. when bearing it's full complement of such stamps, a maturity value of $100 on said date. No War-Savings Certificate will be issued unless at the same time one or more Warsaw ings Certificate Stamps shall be purchased and affixed thereto, but no additional charge will be made for the War-Saving Certificate itself. The name of the owner of each Warsaw ings Certicifate must be written up on such certificate at the time of the issue thereof.
 War-Savings Certificate Stamps, Series of 1918. will be issued in 1918 at the following prices:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
New York Co LtOn.

New York, Dec. 1.-The cotton market was comparatively quiet early today with fluctuations irregular. There was some further trade buying but the scattering business was at tributed chiefly to evening up ac- counts for over the week end or pend ing a. better line on the approaching government reports. First prices were 2 points lower to 19 points high CT, the more active months being gen erally 2 to 6 points above last nights closing figures. January was rela- lively easy at the start and sold off to 29.3S after the call, or 13 points net lower under realizing. later months sold 3 to points under last nights closing figures but at this level the market was steadied by GOV ering and the trade buying accompan- jed by reports that there had been a good spot demand in the Atlantic markets late yesterday which was be- lieVed to be for the account of the foreign governments.
 The rally to 29.53 for January and 29.24 for March met increased offer- ings during the middle of the morn ing and prices eased off later under Hearish spot advicels and further liquidation. January sold down to 29.63 and March to 29.04, with the market closing barely steady at net decline of to 13 points.
 Cotton closed barely steady. The
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
Mullen Stalks for Funerals.

Romans dipped the stalk into tallow and used 1t as funeral torch. In tho middle ages it WIS used as a candle wick by many people. It Is reputed to have medicinal virtues for both man and beast, smoking dry mullen leaves and drinking mullen tea beins resurted to by those having colds. IL won, in England. by reason of its rep utati0n as healer of cattle diseases the name of "bullock's lungwort"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
How's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty i've years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Poi. son from the Blood and healing the dis eased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for a short time you will see 3 great improvement in your general health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi- cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. T. CHENEY Q CO, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold bS all Druggists. 76c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

10-ACRE FARMS-GET A 1O-ACRE farm near pike road to Sheridan, fine for poultry, fruit, truck, hog raising and country homes only $25000, $10 cash and balance $5 per month no interest or taxes. White people only. Possession at once. Call or write for full particulars. M. M. McGehee & company, Phone
 1888. 11-24.6w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
Chicago Grain.


 Chicago. Dec. 1.-Favorable wea. ther and a. prospect of larger Ter ceipts next week gave an advantage today to the bears in corn. Contin' ued reports were at hand telling of a better supply of railway cars. Selling however. was not of an aggressive character. Opening prices. which ranged from the same as yesterdays finish to lie lower, with January 1.2O Is to 1.20 3-8 and May 1.1S Is to $1.18 IA, were followed by de. clines all around.
 No important rally took place. The market closed steady. quarter to 1c net lower with January $1.19 5-S and May SLY 3-4 to $1.17 7-8.
 Oats paralleled the action of corn. The market was poorly supported.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
Cotton Insurance Written Day or Night. TAYLOR & COMPANY Phone 1OSs; Night phone 1S44-51S. Legal Notices ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
 No. 3.

Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. 5 tax for the year 1918 will be due and paya' ble from January 1st to April 10th. 1918, and unless paid within the pre- scribed time penalty of 20 per cent Twenty-Five per cent) will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS.
 Collector Pine Bluff, Ark, Nov. IA, 1917. q,
 1N7-lm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOR SALE-EIGHT ROOM HOUSE, on one-fourth block of ground, in good neighborhood, 10 blocks from
 business center, on car line and paved street, near school. Worth
 $5000.0O. Will sell for $3750.00. $1750.00 cash, balance s25 per month. Address Owner" P. o. Box 535, Pine Bluff, Ark 11-25'6r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
CUT THIS OUT-M IS WORTH M0NEV.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c to Foley & Co.,, 2S3o Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill., writing your name and address, clear ly. You will receive in return trial package containing F,oley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. --Maan's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

and from 30 to 50 bushels of corn. Will rent same for IA of crop, or where preferred, cash rental of 600 per acre. Parties interested can see me at my office, room No. l, Merchants & Planters Bank building, Pine Bluff.
 H. E. TRULOCK
 12-1-2w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

r1v11, SERVICE EXAMINATIONS IN Pine Bluff soon. Men and women desiring government clerkships, de- nartmental, postoffice, railway mail customs, stenogralphcrs, write for free particulars to J. c. Leon ard (former government examlner) 2S9 Kenois Bldg, Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOUND-OVERCOAT ON DOLLAR way road about 2 weeks ago-Own- CT can have same by calling at The Graphic and paying for this
 ad. 11-29-tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
LOST AND FOUND

CARD CASE, WITH A school pin bearing initials "R. J. "" on back. Finder please return to
 The Graphic. A liberal reward will
 be paid to the finder. 11-3O-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
FO R R E N T

,OLORED FARMERs-FARM LAND for rent I offer. on reasonable tarms. some of the best farmins land in Drew county. Over 9OO
 acres in cultivation, just miles from Monticello. This land avera- aea about 1-2 bale cotton per acre,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOR RENT-2 OR 8 FURNISHED
 rooms for light housekeeping with
 modern conveniences. Apply 503 w. Sixth or phone 2189. 12-1-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOR RENT-FOUR ROOM APART
 ment, private entrance, closet, bath,
 modern, new and clean, fur niture quartered sawed oak. No
 children. Call 1405 Main or phone 2053 11-27-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

WflMEN SELL GUARANTEED HOS- iery to wearer Salary $15.00 full time. 25cfan hour spare time. Enor- nous Christmas trade Experience unnecessary International Mills, Norristown, Pa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOR SALE-120O ACRE PLANTA- tion located in Catahoula parish, La., on railroad, the land is very rich sandy loam producing bale of cotton per acre this year, one of the best improved in that section, 800 in cultivation, 200 in pasture, balance heavy timber, only $27 an acre, long time payments. One or two crops will pay for it. J. P. Cady, 217 IF Main Street. 11-7-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

The average issue price above fixed for the year 1918 with interest at per cent per annum compounded quarterly for the average period to maturity will amount to $5 on Jan uary 1, 1923.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

WE.CAN SELL YOUR REAL ESTATE
 or business of any kind, anywhere
 For quick sale address Northwest ern Business Agency, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1-1S-10s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOR SALE-24O ACRES EXTRA good up land, 12 miles from Pine Bluff, on county road, lays level drains we'll, considerable oak tim Der on this land no pine timber, $15.00 acre, easy terms. J. P. Cady owner 127 1-2 Main street.
 tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

EWANTED-10,00O CORDS OF WOOD, either cotton wood or willow for excelsior purposes. See Turner Bedding company, Pine Bluff, Ark.
 11-27-lm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

FOR sALE-BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home, four miles from Pine Bluff. 3-5 mile from pike, 800 fruit trees, 6 room bungalow house. good ten ant house and out-buildings. Will take first-class automobile as part payment. For further particulars see L. K. Duncan, at s. R. Thomas Auto company; telephone 1899:
 8.23-tf