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members of the school board, Super intendent Junius Jordan and the members of the faculties of the va rious schools.
 Every Child Examined.
 During the past several weeks, the children of all the schools have been given thorough examination, as a result of this movement Each child yesterday received a written report with instructions to hand it to his or her parents. This report showed plainly what. if any, defects had been discovered by the physicians or spe- cialists. and advised the necessary procedure to overcome the defect.
 It has not been announced official ly that children whose parents are unable to provide the treatment nec- essary, are to be given the treatment gratis, but from an authoritative source 1t is learned that the members of the school board and the physi- clans and specialists have arranged that no child shall be allowed to sui fer under physical or organic handi- cap just because the child's pareuts can not pay for the necessary treat ment. The one desire is to have all the children given fair start in life, physically as well as educationally, and to work to this end, the profes- sional men have determined to do whatever it is in their power to do. Most of the children in the schools were found to be suffering with some irregularity of the teeth or eyes bearing out the general statement Of physicians that the teeth and the eyes are the most neglected and most carelessly-handled portions of the human body. While no definite statement could be obtained from any of the men back of the movement, pending the completion of final de- terminate report, it was stated that there were only very few children found to be suffering with anything of serious nature, or that might not be overcome with proper treatment. before the opening of the next school term.
 To Cheek Un Reports.
 The health reports given the chil- dren yesterday will be checked up again at the opening of the 1917-191S term, when the examining physicians will ascertain if the treatment recom- Tended has been given the children. and, if so. what results were obtained It is planned to make these physical examinations of all school children at least once each year, and the phy- sicians hold to the well-founded opinion that within the next two or three years remarkable improvement will be noticed not only in the school work, but in the general physical and mental condition, of all the public school children of the city. Hawaii produces ,seyenty-five sea- weeds
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TEETH AND EYES MOST CHILDREN
 SHOW DEFECTS
Physical Examination of Children in Schools of
 City Completed.

When the children of the primary and grammar schools of the city re- ceived their reports and certificates yesterday, just before the work of the school term came to conclusion, each boy and girl received also a report of the physical examination he or she had undergone at the hands of local physicians and specialists the past few weeks. and Pine Bluff thus takes tho lead in Arkansas. for eff fective operation of the most approv- ed methods in this branch of school cooperation.
 The Arkansas Medical association, at it's recent meeting, heartily ap- proved and endorsed the suggestion and urging of the American Medical association. that physicians, dentists, nose and throat specialists and eye and ear specialists of each cOmmuni- ty should give of their time and talents for a thorough examination of every school child, to the end that physical and organic defects or weak nesses might be brought to light ear ly. and that necessary treatment might be suggested.
 Dr. William Breathwit- of Pine Bluff, who was elected president of the state association at it's meeting was one of the most active workers in behalf of this movement, the fact that he is a practicing physician and member of the Pine Bluff board of school directors putting aim in ex- cellent position to carry out the plan in this city. Dentists of the state, as well as the several organizations of specialists, took the same course, Nat their, state and local meetings, and when. Dr. Breathwit decided to begin the inspections in the Pine Bluff schools he received the heartiest CO., operation from all the professional men in the city, as we'll as from the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26
4 TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidnes aud 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 $1.0O. One small bottle is two ,uonths treatment, and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. Sold by druggists. tAdvt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26

dom of God in the Dark Continent" :" with Mrs. Hubert Strange as leader. Teacher training class Wednesday, 6:45 D. m. The lesson is on the adult pupil and all teachers of sen- iors or adults are expected to be present. Prayer service, 7:30 D. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26
NEGRO SU,RRENDERS.

James Merritt, negro, walked into the police headquarters yesterday and surrendered himself to Detective E. c Smith. Merritt was wanted on g charge of disturbing the peace. Ii is alleged he started an argument with an employe at the McGehee. Smith Lumber company Thursday ane refused to be quieted. He was re- leased on a $5 bond, and his trial vii be held this morning in Police Judge Stewards court
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26
First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist Shriner's temple, Main street and scv- day at il a. m. Subject, Soul and Body" Sunday school at 10 o'clock Wednesday evening meeting at o'clock. The reading room is open daily except Sunday from 2:30 to , D. m. Visitors welcome.
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DOLLARWAY SCHOOL CLOSES.

A large crowd of visitors including many from Pine Bluff were present at the commencement exercises of the Dollarway school, two miles north west of Pine Bluff. yesterday. The directors were present and expressed themselves as pleased with the worK of the 75 pupils who were taught by Miss Mamie Duncan, assisted by Miss Emma Fassler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26

Tine Church of Christ-Assembly hall, chamber of commerce. Bible study, 10:15 a. m. Communion, Ii
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26

Hawaii produces ,seyenty-five sea- weeds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26
CONNECTICUT TRAP-SHOOT.

Norwalk, Conn.,, May 25.-The an- nual trap-shooting tournament of tho Connecticut Sportsmen's association opened in this city today, with the Norwalk Gun club as the host. A large number of prominent markes- men are participating in the program, which will continue over tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26
THE DIVORCE DOCKET.

Decree of. divorce was granted yes terday by Judge John M. Elliott in the chancery court in the case of Simon Bennett vs. Matte Bennett, on the grounds of cruel treatment
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26
TO ERECT NEW HOME.

Planning to erect a S7,000 brick home this summer, William Fels, a brick and general contractor. pur- chased a lot on the southeast corner of Fifteenth avenue and Walnut street yesterday from Mrs. F. K. Mosely for a consideration of SLIGO cash. The deal was made through the Cotton Belt banks real estate department. Mir. Fels and family have lived here three years, coming here from Jones' boro At present they are living at 503 West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-26

Rarbed wire cuts, ragged wounds, collar and harness gals heal up quickly when BILLIARDS SNOW IINIMENT is applied. It is both healing aud antiseptc Price 25c. 5Oc and $1.o0 per bottle Sold by w. L. Dewoody & Co.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11

A woman. with three little children
clinging to her skirts. all crying for a
piece of bread: the woman with only
four pennies to provide her family food
whose husband Representative Cox of
Indiana wants to find. When he does,
he says he will get the man better JOB
than the one he now holds for dollar
a day. "I'n get that man a real man
Job. or I'll know the reason" said Mr..
Cox as he told the story. And further
more-but let us hear about the woman
She lives somewhere on Capitol Hill.
Representative Cox himself lives on
East Capitol street, and the story of
neighbor. who got it first hand from
the grocer.
1t was in the grocery store that the
woman was first seen. Her little ones
were with her. poor, but good looking
and clean. Their clothes were old, but
they had the look of clothes that had
been scrubbed until there was little
left to meet the next wash day.
Confronted by Prohivitive Price.
Il wanted to see II 1 could get some
bread" she told the grocer.
Yes. ma'am. What kindg' said the
grocer.
Il wanted--what is the price,
Fifteen cents a loaf"
And with that the woman took on g
serious. solemn and far away look, as
IL she had seen something that scared
her.
Then the tears came out from beneath
her eyelds.
Il have only four cents" she said
and began to cry the harder
Now, all grocerymen are not the
hard-hearted, mercenary folks that
some of the food reformers seem to
think. This particular grocer wasn't
for he told the woman there was a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
ELKS PLEDGE SUPPORT OF
THE ORDER TO PRESIDENT
F. c. Harper Of Lynchburg Elected
Grand Exalted Ruler-Atlantic
City Picked for Next Meet.

BOSTON. July 1.-THE election of
Fred c. Harper of Lynchburg. Va. as
grand exalted ruler; the unanimous
choice Of Atlantic City, n. j., as the
1913 convention city, and the adoption
of resolution pledging the support Of
the 474.6s0 members of the order to
President Wilson "in this time of trou-
BILE" were the chief matters disposed of
at yesterdays session of the Grand
Lodge at the annual convention of tho
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks.
Mr.. Harper obtained 1908 votes
against 30s polled for John w. Steven
son OF Fulton. n. Y. Congressman
Thomas E. REILLY of Meriden, Conn,
was elected grand exalted leadin z
knight with 1856 votes against las
given Henry ]. Jennings of Bridgeport.
Conn.
The third contest-that for the Office
OF grand trustee-was settled before
the polling began by the withdrawal
OF W. W. Mountain of Flint Mich. and
William Conklin of Englewood, N J.
Patrick Powers, former president of
the Eastern Base Ball Association, was
elected without opposition
other officers chosen were: Frank ].
Sprigss OF ST. Paul, grand esteemed
IecturinS knight; Edward L Chapman,
Great Bend, Kan, grand inner guard
Judge James NJ Stanley, Oakland.
Cal. grand esteemed loyal knight:
Charles A. White of Chicago, grand
treasurer. and Fred Robinson of Du-
puQue. Iowa. grand secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
Low LEVEL PRICES URGED.
Herbert C. Hoover Sends Letter to
Gamers Of the Country.

Gamers of the country are asked
to reduce prices to as low q level as
bert C. Hoover today In which he
warns that the output of the homo
canneries, swelled to unusual proper
lions by reason of the backyard
gardening campaigns, may prove q
Serious embarrassment to the manu-
facturers in disposing of this years
product.
There will be no difficulty in So
curing markets for the staple and
heavy selling lines, providing prices
are low" says Mr.. Hoover. but If
Gamers and jobbers persist in asking
high prices. they will find retailers
carrying these hish-cost goods on their
shelves for succeeding years and a
depressed market for canned products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
CARD INDEX Of FOOD
CONSUMPTION PLANNED
Herbert c. Hoover Appears Before
Clergymen and Laymen Represent
ing Many Denominations.

A novel plan to card index the food
consumption in tens of thousands OF
households in the United States yesterday
was proposed to thirty-five clergymen
and laymen. representing many of the
largest church denominations and re-
ligious organizations of America.
A report blank was submitted to
these representatives, which it is pro
posed to circulate among members OF
their churches and organizations.
which will provide blank spaces for a
daily record. to be handed in weekly.
of the following points:
Had wheatless meals.
Had no bread on table cut before
each slice was to be used.
Had 'meatlesS' meals.
Had meals in which no butter was
wasted.
Had meals with dishes made from
1eft-overs.
Had clean plate meals"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
JURY GIVES NEWsBoY $50, 900.
Awarded Largest Sum Ever Given in
Illinois for Loss Of Limb.

CHICAGO. July l1-John Curran, a
newsboy. seventeen years old. has been
given $4,000 damages by a jury in
the state circuit court for the loss of
his right arm in a railroad accident
two years ago.
The joint defendants were the Chi
cago and Western Indiana and the
Pittsburgh. Fort Wayne and Chicago
railroads. and the sum awarded was
the largest ever given in the state for
the loss of limb
A year previously young Curran suf-
fered the loss of his left arm in a
street car accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
ROOT Commission
assure OF RUSSIA
Expects Nation to Continue
Forging Ahead Despite Some
Lurking Dangers.
ALL CLASSES CONSULTED
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
. PETROGRAD, July 1.-THE Aineri-
can commission headed by Elihu Root
has completed months survey OF all
the phases of the Russian situation and
is confident IN the belief that the nation
will successfully emerge from its In
ternal difficulties and be able to redi-
rect its forces toward the energetic
pursuance of the war.
The optimistic Conclusions OF the
commission are not derived alone from
consultations with tho governmental
heads. but are based more largely upon
the spirit and determination of the peo-
pie. which has been encountered in
public organizations. political and in
dustrial councils and In all the dele
cations properly representative of the
temper OF the nation as whole.
Similarity of Purpose.
The members of the commission who
came in frequent contact with the pop
ular delegates, whether of the council
OF workmen's and soldiers delegates.
the peasants delegates or any of the
various other elements of the complex
proletariat organism have expressed
the opinion that beneath the feverish
conflict of words and ambiguity of
terms. which are the natural result of
the newly acquired right of free speech.
there lay patriotic purpose not es-
sentially different from that of other
ideas.
There is. however, no disposition on
the part of the commission to minimize
either the dangers that threatened by
the widespread German propa ganda
and pacific agitation or the practical
difficulties in the ways of Transports
ton and the reorganization of Russia 5
economic life The question of the food
supply is in the opinion of the commits
sion. the most important problem con-
fronting the country, and unless some
means is Immediately taken to improve
transport. fall and winter will see fam
Inc in many places
Mr.. Roots Statement.
Mr. Root has made the following state
ment to the Associated Press:
'The mission has accomplished what
1t came here to do, and we are greatly
encouraged. We found no organic or
incurable malady In the Russian de-
mocracy. DemocracdeS are always in
trouble, and we have sean days just as
dark in the progress Of our own.
I'VE must remember that a people In
whom all constructive effort has been
suppressed Tor so long cannot immedi-
ately develop q genius for quick action
The first stage is necessarily one Of
debate. The solid. admirable traits in
ton through the present crisis. Nat
ural love Of law and order and capacity
for local self government have been
demonstrated every day since the revo-
luton. Tho country'S most serious lack
IL money and adequate transportation.
We shall do what we can to help Rus
STA in both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11

!; loaf or two of yesterdays bread she
might have. At which she quickly
stopped crying and begged to have it.
And those little children-as soon as
they saw the precious thing in their
mothers hand-they set up a-cryins
too:
"oh. mamma. give me some. Oh
give me some"
The grocer says they actually cried
with tears. Not the insfstent. greedy
demand of the child who is always
well fed and yet always hungry for
something like cake or caramels. These
little boys and girls were hungry as
hungry can be, and for a piece Of stale
bread.
Grocer Adds to Benefaction.
The grocer took the mother and the
little ones to a back room and cut
up the loaf and spread butter on II
and gave to the children. who simply
''wolfed' it. He asked the woman
something about herself.
My husband earns dollar day
He does not drink. He doesn't smoke
He gives every cent of that money to
me He is a good man, and yet we
nearly starve. Every cent goes to pay
rent and get little food. but We dc
not get enough"
Later the grocer told a friend. who
told Mrs. Cox, who told her husband
The Indiana member started a hunt
at once to locate the woman. She
had not long been in that netghoor-
hood and the grocer did not kno"
whore to find her.
But the gentleman from Indiana
swears he will find that family. and
when he does it will be goodbye t
that dollar-a- day job.
Hes going to get real wages. or
TIL eat my shirt" says Cox of Indiana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11

Fleoge Ala TO Accommodation.
Before breaking up the clergymen and
laymen in conference yesterday adopted
the following resolutions:
THAT in view of the grave national
crisis now upon us the churches and
religious bodies welcome every opportu-
nifty for patriotic cooperation with the
general government, and do express
their willingness to adapt themselves to
meet the practical emergencies growing
out Of the war. and especially out of
the worlds shortage.
That we unanimously fndorse the
general plans of the food administrator
gram of continuous. persistent and sys-
tematic effort on behalf of the conserva-
ton Of the food supply of the nation.
That the food administrator secure at
once the appointment i'll each religious
body of a representative national COM
mission to cooperate with the food adj
ministrator in carrying out the pro-
posed program of his department.
THAT MIR. Hoover as national food
administrator call upon the heads of all
religious organizations in the United
States and territories to send forth at
once to the members and adherents OF
brief inspirational appeal for immediate.
persistent. continual cooperation with
the food administrator to conserve food
and eliminate waste by every means
possible and legitimate, and to call for
mass meetings to be held throughout
the land to arouse people to Il sense of
the need for food economy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
HANDMADE LINGERIE
FROM FRANCE AND THE PHILIPPINES

French Lingerie has for enjoyed an honor posi-
ton the fashionable woans wardrobe and in the estimation
Now Philippine Lingerie pressing closely In conception of
designs beauty and excellence of Workmanship there is little to
choose widely separated needewomens work
We offer very good assortment of both the French and
the Philippine and invite inspection Shipments not long since
received and correct style.
Gowns prettily trimmed, $3.50 to $3.50.
French Combinations, SITS to $3.50
French Drawers, closed and open, $l50 to $3.50
Philippine Envelope Chemises SITS to $3.50
French Chemises, simple elaborate. $lOO to $500
French Petticoats, $2.75 to $500
French Corset Covers and Camsoles, $3.50 to $500.
floor Fstret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11
Herbert C. Hoover Speaks.

Herbert c. Hoover addressed the
clergymen and layinen. telling them OF
the world shortage in food. stating why
food conservation at this time Is a high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-11

moral and ethical effort and stressing
the need for increasing our exports to
help feed our allies.
DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur urged the me-
ce,sIV for continuity and cooperation
in the food-saviag program. stating
that, in his belief. the food shortage
was not matter Of year or two, or
Of the duration OF the war, but thar the
world was entering upon a food ram
inc, from which it will not recover for
at least eight or ten years.
George A. Cullen. in charge Of the
division of cooperating organizations.
explained the means by which 1t Is
hoped the churches and such animated
bodies as the Christian Endeavor. the
Epworth League. Y. VI. G. A.. the Y. w.
c. A. and similar bodies may aid In the
national food saving campaign.
Various Phases Discussed.
The conference, the first of series.
met at 10 O'Clock and until nearly l
O'Clock discussed various phases of the
tentative plan proposed by the food
administration. Later an effort will be
made to have a representative group
called together, consisting of the heads
of all great church bodies and the
presidents of the other religious or
ganizations, to take further steps in max
ing the campaign universal among Their
organizations.
A similar plan will be followed, in
Guiding the use of the weekly record
cards. in organizing fraternal. patri-
otto. labor. business and commercial and
agricultural organizations.
1t is planned. if the religious repre-
sentatives agree. to have each denomi-
nation appoint IL national food report
committee Of it's most representative
officers and members. and at once en-
list the cooperation of each of its
churches. which, in turn. will appoint
its food report committee. The church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-11-03
COPIES THE BIBLE BI HAND.
Scotch Presbyterian Travelling Man
Finishes q Lengthy Task.

Montreal, Nov. 2.-Hugh Russell
of Notre Dame de Grace, IS the re-
weren't possessor Of what IS one OIL
the most wonderful books IN inc
world. 1t is a copy Of the Bible writ,
ten entirely in his own hand, anil
as now bound, is not larger IN SIZE
than the olthstylc family hIbie. II
is beautifully written, too, bearing
evidence in every word OF an inIInite
batience and reverence, recalling inc
work of medieval monk. 1t is Il
wonderful piece of ealllgraphy
throughout. Russell is very modest
about his achievement.
"No, | am not 4 minister" he saI'
Il am only an ordinary commercial
traveller knight Of the road--ba'
was brought up by godly parents
both of them living still in Montreal!
and | have love for the Book OF
Books. People should turn to thG
Bible today, and maybe my work
may help little bit in that dlrec
tion. Yes, it is Il sadly-neglccted
book, and some steps should Dc
taken to have more attention paid u
the Book Of Books, In which this
great conflict is assuredly foretold.
Russell, who is 4 Presbyterian
Scotsman, began his work in 1879.
and finished it on st. Andrews Day
November 90, 1916. The work wa:
done in odd moments Of leisure, Al
though more than half Of it since
the present war began. 1t Is writer
in what Russell himself calls " !;
peculiar handwriting. almost hall
printing it."
at is perfectly legiblc, and" says
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Notice.

Notice y hereby given that the I'M
dersigncd lines will, on Novcmhr I,
at 1000 T. m, apply 10 the STATE
Corporation Commission, At Rich
mond. Virginia, for authority To m
crease the minimum charge for one
way special passenger train service
from $1,000 to $1,000.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Com
pany; Carolina, Clinchiicld and Ohio
Railway; Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way Company; Danvillc and West
crn Railway; Louisville and Nash
Vile Railroad Company: Norfolk
Southern Railroad Company; New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railroad ;:>Norfolla, and Western Rail
way Company; Scaboard Air Line
Railway Company; Southern Railway
Company; The Virginian Railway
Company. 80 Oct. 2I-2? NOV. -