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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Telephone Company want, r,.,s,

NO new developments have bec,
mace In The application Of the Chess.
neshe ana Potomac Tclcphou. GIN.
pahy to Increase the rates, accordir,-
20 .nnouncement made yesterday bv
Dist.tc' M"hAe"r Tanner Experts AR,
<pected 70 have = report prcuarec;
min ihe mex few days he said lie
''s unable 20 say what increase wouia
's"ed hr the company. J. g. DlcJs .
~ of the state Corporation com
ION Is one "f tho experts employ
ihFfsuf"ie nc rate increase aud
low IN baltimore undertaking H..
lection for the Maryland commits
when also mas the matter undcr
."s -'deratIon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
FOOD INSPECTOR WILL
ENFORCE REGULATIONS
3any Violations During Past Few
Days Have Become Known to
Local Administration.
!AEGE SUPPLY or POTATOES
Many Sections OF State Report Heavy
Stocks. With Prices Normal.
Speaking Campaign i'll Southwest
Is Doing Great Good.

While violations OF the food regula
ions in hotels. restaurants cafctccias.
clubs ana lunch stands in the city are
rot thought TO bc Intentional on the
not thought to be intentional on the
definitely known 20 the local food al
'''niStraticn that more o.. less serious
inirinrcmcnts of both the spirit and
tho letter OF the regulations have been
going on more or less openly for some
:iIic. and for this reason n special in
spcctor has been added TO the staff OF
the local food administration. whose
duty it Will he 10 follow up these
suspected violations of the food regu-
lntions and report the offenders to the
local food administration.
Another addition to the local staff is
Robert NJ .Icmrcss, director OF dairics
and bakeries. An important activity
III the local organization is that OF di-
rector OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS can
ming and drying. The local director
ship has been offered TO Granville G.
Valentine. hut Mr.. Valentine has not
yet signincd his acceptance or this
important position on Mr. Cary's staff.
Westmoreland Daris's County Of
houdoun has tho right idea of patriot
ism in at least ono town--Purcellvilie
where the members Of the Purcell
vile Patriotic League have just passed
a resolution to send back to tho stores
houses over ten pounds per capita.
VIRGINIA HAS LARGE
SUPPLY OF IRISH POTATOES
From the stack Of kilograms and
letters on the desk of the executive
secretary OF tho state food adninistru-
tion, Virginia seems TO hc thinking in
terms Of potatoes. Smith reports 500
bushels; Lynchburg. a Elutted market:
Hanover, 6S.00o bushels. with 5,ooo
bushels Within fyc miles of Ashland
New Kent reports 1000 bushels;
rulaski. 5000 bushels. and Floyd,
10000 bushels.
Pessimistic people who love to start
something" arc saying to the farmers
Serve you right for holding your
have them left on your hands this
spring" Others. more charitahly in
clined. are glad to feel that there Is
au available surplus of at least one
good who lcsomc food in the State at
present
From tho highly optimistic reports
from Henry Carter Stuart. Jr. OF
southwest at present, It appears that
every man III that section OF the state
who has Il laundering ito speak in
public on the stage" is willing to help
out young stuart TO the best of his
ability as member OF the speakers
bureau Of the State food administra
ton.
So far over 200 names have been en-
rolled. When all these native Demos
themes begin to talk about the con-
scrvation Of food and-what is more
mportGnt-hcGin Ia practice, in down
right hard earnest the conservation
OF food. in order To win the war. then
the Speakers bureau OF the state food
administration will not have been in
vain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Women Sold Many Stnup..

O:ticials of the local war savings
committee may Wei be proud Of III.
"howing made by the women's commit
tee IN their canvass for funds, con.
Quoted throughout The c.;y last Sarir.
day IN conjunction wIth tho grc;,,
thrift demonstration which took plac,
IN TINS city IN NAT day, for j; was
learned yesterday that INC women ,yn.
participated In this patriotic sal. YnGc,
the direction of Mrs John G.. HAYES
disposed Of thrift securities amount.
ing 10 s23il6.4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
stcnogrnphers Adont orn,

nc stenographers' Association %
Richmond held its regular ",
meeting and supper at the Y. w g
lhst night. This organization has
membership OF cbout 100 young busj'
ness women OF the city. Miss Frances
oodson is president. Al the meet
ing iast nigh; the amount OF Sl46 was
French orphans for the next yns-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Arrives in I'rnncc.

~ Announcements IS made in cable
there" that Licu,cnaut Meade Bruno,
has arrived in France safely Licui"r-
ant Brunei, who ~ brother Of .i-s
Harry McNivcn LETT Richmond soy.
crai weeks ago Tor the point Of en-.
NARRATION
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Hear Rate Petition.

The Virginia Carolina Eailway's nc
tition TO be allowed a 10 per cert
freight rat" increase on mira State
shipments viii he heard before the
state Corporation Commission at 10
O'clock this morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
RICHMOND WATER SUPPLY
FOUND TO BE EXCELLENT

The report covers every branch Of
the department, ana goes into the va
rious operations IN detail. DR. F'lan-
naSan reviewed the work at the Set
tling Basins. and declared that Rich
that OF cities having = far more clab-
crate purifying plant. He also told or
the adoption OF various health rcsu-
ia;!ons ana stringent rules governing
all establishments handling foodstuns
Continuing. DR.. Flanagan said:
The crude death rate OF the city is
the best measure OF Z health depart
mont efficiency, because there arc many
very fatal diseases that have not pre-
v:ously been IN any degree under
health department supervision or con-
troll Among thesc are pneumonia
cancer, apoplcNy, organic heart disease
and Brights disease. Therefore. .
rise OF the death rate from these al
Seases might concc!vah!y wipe out any
gain In control over communicable al
Scases
Permit me 10 emphasize the SUI
prc!ne importance Of health conscrva-
ton rs policy of our people. With
tho best Of American manhood by the
million pouring into war. the duty OF
those who remain behind to keep down
unnecessary sickness and death at
home Is too plain 10 he neglected. 80
stone should be left unturncd. and
wcli-considcrcd plans for the enlist
mcnt OF the whole people in pubit,.
health work should receive the sane
ton and support OF all"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Lnhor Officers Enforce Fedora, Inv

Commissioner OF Labor Kizcr was
Yesterday Informed h. the Federal
department OF Labor that he and his
deputies have authority TO enforce tho
Federal child labor laws in Virginia
His department is given the right of
entry and inspection by Federal
statute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Verdict for s1,Mp non,,r.

In the case of =. II. Aaron vs. ,bo
virginia Railway and Power Company
tried yesterday in the City Circuit n
verdict for $1,000 damages was re-
turned by the jury in favor of tic
plaintiff. Attorneys for the tractinn
company Immediately moved the court
to have the verdict set aside. and the
motion was taken under adv;sen,cnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
WILL RECEIVE RETURNS
City Democratic Committee to Meet
T0-MorrOSv Wight to Complete
Neccs.nry Arrangements.

To prepare for the primary election
oC Apr!l =, the City Democratic Com
mittcc will meet in Murphy's Hotel to-
morrow night at o'clock. Chairman
John NJ. Purcell issued Il call for the
meeting yesterday morning. He Will
suggest TO the committee that arrange
ments be made TO publish the returns
as they come in on the evening OF the
primary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
mrs. STEPHEN PuTNEY
DIES IN BAL T|MORE:
Was In Perfect Health Until sun
day, When She Suffered
Stroke OF Apuplcxy.
MAS ACTIVE IN MANY MATTERS
Directed Suffrage Forces in Nir-
G,nih for Sometime and Accom-
piishcd Much Work-Isurial in
Hollywood Cemetery To-Nlorrow.

-ars ~t.phcn Putney. widow or the
sSpunaor of the stephen Putncy Shoe
rt:7;tuauy, died 1t . o'clock las, nigh.
at tAo nome Of her daughter Mrs. Wi.
liam f7~e Dane, in Baltimore. Funeral
services will he conducted in Ealti-
more and the body will be brought
mere for burial in Hollywood to-mor-
Mrs. Putncy was apparently in per.
tect health until sunday afternoon.
when she suffered stroke OF appo-
pleXH and remained in a comotos
state until her death last night Be-
sides her daughter she leaves a son.
Captain stephen putney, Jr. who is
now with the American forces in
France, and stepson, LanEhorne
Putncy. OF Richmond. She was a
daughter of the late senator Robert T..
Wtthers, and a native of Virginia. Her
home had been in Wythcvillc for many
years.
Mrs. Putney was one of the leading
workers OF the woman suffrage forces
OF Virginia. Until last year she was
Il vice-president Of the Equal Suffrage
League OF Virginia. At that time she
declined to hold the office longer be
cause OF her age She was Gfty-nine
years old at the time Of hcr death. She
continued 10 serve the league. how
ever, as congressional chairman, AMI
maze some nOiaOlc dlli
speeches for the cause.
HELPED RAISE FUNDS
For DAVIS MONUMENT
She was also member OF tn.
Colonial Danes and the Daughters OF
the Confedcracy, serving both with
distinction in various offices. She was
for some time social secretary OF the
Confederate Museum. In that capacity
her most notable work was during the
campaign to raise funds for the cree
zion OF the jefferson Davis Monument.
She directed the bazaar which raised
$4,000 for that purpose.
Mrs. Putncy WAS we'll known IN
Richmond, where most OF her work in
fraternal, social and organization was
done. She had many friends here who
remember her as an especially forcetui
woman whose brilliance accomplished
mach for the good OF those things for
which she worked
Her only surviving relative III ken
mcnd is Robert Williams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28

Bcnppointcd Capitol Guide.
w. u. Andrews was Yesterday re-
appointed Capitol guide, at salary Of
! 10 u n:ontH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
RECOMMENDS EXTENSION
OF WATER MAINS

IN q suburb In the northern section
Of the city, known as Providence Park"
said DR.. Flanagan in his recomInen-
dationS, which Is inhabited mainly
by negroes, there has been for several
years heavier proportion of typhoid
fever than elsewhere in tho city. There
are a number of infected wcl,s in this
vicinity. furnishing the only supply OF
water, and I strongly recommend that
water he extended to this point with
ont delay, whatever the cost.
Il recommend also that steps be
taken TO carry Into effect the food in
spector's recommendation with regard
10 meat inspection and central abat-
tor 1t Will he impossible 10 credit
Richmond with pure mea. supply II
meat slaughtered BY our local butch-
crs remains uninspcctcd at the time OF
killing. Adequate inspection OF water
pipes prior to installation should be
put into force without delay. The ne
slect Of this measure caused untold
damage ana annoyance this winter. ana
the accumulation OF nusanccs and
complaints IN consequences almost
swamped our inspection force"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
R|CHIHOHD's DEATH RATE
SETS NEW LOW RECORD
Annual Report "f Health Shows 11T
Frwcr Fatalities Last Year
Than In 1910.
GREAT DECREASE IN TYPHOID
Rate Is Reduced From 238 in 1910
TO H.o7 Per Ccnt--IIstubI:>Nmcnt
of Central Abattoir Is Recon-
mcndcG.

The lowest death rate In the his
tory or Richmond was established ;n
1917. according 10 the annual report
OF the Health Department.. which was
transmitted to Mayor Ainslic ycs;cr-
day by DR.. Roy X. Flanagan. Chief
Health Officer. The death rate last
year was 1922 per cent. and there was
an actual decrease in the number OF
deaths OF ISL over the previous year.
The death rate in 1916 was 1SSs per
cent. l7.l6 in 1915 and 1850 in 1911.
Another important item in the re-
port OF the department IL the nc.v low
record for typhoid fever, the death
rate being reduced from 23.G in 1916
30 6.s7 last year. surpa ssng til. pre-
vious low record of 1913 per cent cs-
tablishcd in 1915. Or. Flanagan called
attention to the remarkable decrease
in the number OF infectious diseases
under the control OF the Health Dc
partment. while other diseases steadily
increased.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
THE COLORED AMERICANS.

In committing the death sentences of 10 to 16 colored soldiers convicted in the courts-martial growing out of the Houston, Tex, riots some time ov- CT year ago, President Wilson says:
 s'I desire the clemency here order ed to be recognition of the splendid loyalty of the race to which these sol diers belong and an inspiration to the people of that race to further zeal and service to the country of which they are citizens and of the liberties of which so many of them are now bravely bearing arms at the very front of great fields of battle"
 It is believed that the action of the President, especially with his req son given for his clemency, will meet with the approval of the American people.
 The colored Americans as race have proved their loyalty as soldiers, as workers and as citizens generally There are no exact figures of the amount of Liberty Loan bonds and War Savings Stamps they have pur- chased, but enough is known to war rant the statement that according to theiE means and ability their finan
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
THE QUESTIONABLE


 Questionnaires are being sent all registrants, about thirteen million of them thruout the United States. Near N one thousand in Pine Bluff. {. It is highly important these docu- ments be properly filled out. Many persons will probably claim deferred classification who are not entitled to this consideration but it is thought the main trouble in the present draft ing, will not be those who are known as "slackers" but from those who are cager to get into the service and who won't file exemption claims.
 War department officials have al- ready warned draft boards of this menace. It is desired persons before filing exemption claims ascertain from board officials or from members of the legal advisory board their ex- act status as regarded to essential work for the government.
 There are no ''slackers" in Pine Bluff or Jefferson county but those who think they would be regarded as such if they claimed exemption on in- dustrial or essential occupational grounds should first find out from of ficial sources the governments views of the matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
LARGEST RECORD
 IN LOAN DRIVE
 NAMES BIG TANK

Washington. Sept 20.-The 24O communities which make the best record in obtaining subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan will have the privilege of either naming one of the ships being built for the govern ment or of naming tank that is to participate in the western front fighting.
 Announcement of the plan was made tonight by the Liberty Loan publicity bureau, Mrs. Woodrow Will son, wife of the president who has been naming the ships, has agreed to allot 12O of the vessels for the pur- pose of the national contest
 Each of the twelve fedearl reserve districts will be assigned ten ships and ten tanks. and the conditions of the contest within the district will be determined by the reserve bank.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
NATIONAL DRUG MEN ELECTED
 NEW OFFICERS

By Associated Press.
 New Orleans, La, Sept. 19.-Chas: r. Harding of Cincinnati was elected president, and Sam c. Henry of Chi cago was reelected secretary of the National Association of Retail Drug gists at the closing business session of the annaual convention here to- night. Other officers elected were: First Vice President, w. A. Orrin, Indianapolis; Second Vice-President, Harry Mayer, Memphis; Third Vive- President. Adam Wirth, New Orleans; Treasurer, Grant CStevens, Detroit.
 The 1919 convention city will be selected next December. Resolutions were adopted urging deferred classi- fication for students in colleges of pharmacy proposing week day clos ing at pm. of all drug stores, witt, two hours service on Sundays, and pledging their aid in all problems con- nected with winning thhe war. The convention will end formally to- morrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
LEGAL NOTICE
 NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l VIII! apply to the Chancery Court or Je- erson County. Arkansas, at it's Nov ember term, 1918, to confirm my title to the Hands hereinafter described, which own by virtue of the follow ing conveyances:
 NE IA of NE 1-4 of SEE IA of Sec tion 15, Township 5 South, Range 10 West, was forfeited for non-pay. ment of taxes of 1903 and was sold to Sawyer & Austin Lumber company. corporation, in 1904, and not hav- ing been redeemed, deed was issued on said purchase to Sawyer 6 Aus tin Lumber Company, on April IS, 1907.
 SW IA of NV IA of Section 15. Township } South, Range 10 West, was forfeited for non-payment of taxes of 1901, and sold to Sawyer x Austin Lumber Company, corpora tion, in 1902, and not having been re- deemed, deed was issued on said purchase to Sawyer & Austin Lumber Company, on March 29, 1906.
 N 1-2 of SW IA and SW 1-4 or SW IA of Section 27, Township ) South, Range 10 West, was forfeited for nOn-payment of taxes Ill l9OU, ana was sold to Sawyer & Austin Lumber Company in 1901, and not having been redeemed, deed was issued on said purchase to Sawyer & Austin Lum- Der Company, on June 15. 1903.
 On September IA, 1916, the Sawyer & Austin Lumber company conveyed all of said lands by deed to petition CT, Austen s. Cargill.
 All persons who can set up any right to the lands so purchased on consequence of any informality or ir- reguality connected with such sales, are called upon to show cause at the first term of the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas, after the publication of this notice, why the sale so made should not be confirm ed.
 AUSTEN s. CARGILL. 9-21. 28, 10, 5, 12, 19, 26
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
---W. 5. S.-- WHEN THE WAR IS WON.

When the war is over-what? The answer to that question is disclosed by your present actions. To conduct business today without thought of the future invites yes insures, discourag- ing after r-the-war blunders.
 The final victory of moral right can't and won't right business meth ods for right -the-war demands. We here at home must do that.
 We who are not facing the enemy over there must carry smile on our faces over here. We must preach and practice commercial patriotism. We must create confidence and dispense optimism.
 Business? It's going to be good. Bet ter than we've ever seen it. But the termination of the war and prosperity of peace times must be bridged by re-adjustment of industrial and com- mercial life.
 How long that bridge will be-how long it will take to erect it-how soon we will have things operating smooth ly on peace time basis-depends on the peace time preparations we make while at war
 There arc going to be deep sordid scars that will never heal left in the business fabric by merchandise of inferior quality-merchandise whose merit fell short of the standards of sound worth.
 The bartering of near-worthless is a crime patriotic Americans will not forget or forgive.
 Honest chandise-honestly pro- duced-honestly priced merchandise that contributes to the winning of the war-will certainly retain the prestige and preference secured while buyers are earnestly seeking the greatest excellence and economy.
 To do your duty now-as a manu- facturer or a dealer produce the best sell the best-deal on a patriotic bas- is--cater to the best interest of the nation-keep trade stimulated in goods on which the government has placed it's seal of approval-advance every possible aid towards winning the war and prepare intelligently for after the war demands. These few facts arc briefly told but concisely mean the future industrial success of the United States.
 When the war is over-won-what? :? That is up to you-us-so far as busi- ness is concerned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 5. Cherry Street From Fifth Avenue to
 Twenty. fourth Avenue.

The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. 8 ill the City of Pine Bluff has been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying ill the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assess ment, and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of September, 1918.
 VIM. V. HUTT, City Collector. City Hall, 9 a. m. to p. m. 9-16-1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles. gravel, diabetes. weak and lame backs, Kidneys and bladder in both men and rheumatism, and irregularities of the women. If not sold by your druggist. will be sent by mail on receipt of e1.2C. One small bottle is two months treatment and often cures. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E.
 Hnu, 292e Olive street, St. Louis,
 6 1oM W drugglsts. Adyt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
w. s. s,

Senator Thomas has high regard for the work and zeal of Secretary Joseph Daniels to say the least of it. Josephus learned this art in running down news for the Raliegh News and Observer several years ago. His duties were not limited at that time and his job was one of many. He has never been able to get away from this ''bad habit"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
NOTICE.
NOTICE. Olive Street Extension Improvement.

Tax payers of road improvement district No. 6 (extension of Olive street) are hereby notified that the tax books of said district have been placed in my hands and that an assessment upon your property is due and payable on the 10th day of Sep tember, 1917, at my office at No. 106 West Barraque street. Unless you call and pay sa1:e before October the 10th, the ordinary penalty will attach.
 F. E. RENFROW,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept. 5, 1918.
 9-6-d1mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. 1 (Dollarway Road.)
 TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. Dollar way road) Tax will be due October 10th 1918 and unless paid within sixty (60) days thereafter a penalty of twenty five (25) per cent will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 @ Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark. Sept. 10, 1918
 9-1O-1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
IN SU R A N c E
 Plus $ E R VICE
 Since 1876. R. IT. M. Mills & Sons

cial support of the Government has been splendid. The Treasury Depart ment has on more than one occasion referred to this fact. The Presidents s action above mentioned, it is believed and hoped, will bring hearty re- sponse from the colorcd Americans in tho Fourth Loan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
KAISER SENDS HIS
 BEST REGARDS.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 Amsterdam, Sept. 20.-To the Christian Metal Works Union of Essen, Emperor William, ac- cording to the Lokal Anzieger Of Berlin. has telegraphed his qualification of their avOwal of unshakable loyalty to the em- peror and the empire.
 The emperor says he is con- fident "that with Gods help the united strong will of the en- tire German people, ready for all sacrifices, will accomplish the attainment of happy and free future"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
w. $. s.

Those Hun seamen at Sunnyside were certainly not of sunny tenn perament and preferred clouds of trouble to sunshine. Their views and outlook on life is rather circumspect at the present time from behind the bars of the Pulaski county jail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-21
w. s. s

Uncle Sam is getting to be regu- lar spendthrift. He is now spending over a billion dollars a month for the prosecution of the war alone. But in spending this money he knows that the advertising it is doing and the ef- feet accomplished is worth "all the fun"