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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
BY S. w. STRAus p
P,ss4lsnt Amerieag Society for 7hrjf

We are rounding into new spring
and summer with their vast possibil-
tiles Of food production, and It y
lust as necessary for each OF us to
do his full share in producing new
food as it is our duty to prevent
waste,
Not all OF us can farm the broad
American acres, or go out to sea and
bring back the food that is found
beneath the waves. But there are not
many OF us VINO cannot join the
mighty army Of war gardeners or war
poultrymen.
Last year the average war garden
in America covered one-tcntlI Of an
acre OF ground and yielded 63o
pounds Of food.
Now there arc 100000 families in
the United States who are not farm
ers, but who are so situated that they
can plant a garden.
IF each OF this great number of
families planted a garden OF the ay-.
erage size and yield of last year. tire
railroads, now so oyercrowded, would
be relieved of carrying 100000 car
loads OF vegetables. This number OF
cars then would be released to carry
other food ammunition and coal.
Is your family one Of the 100000
that America needs to speed up its
food production?
IF "food will win the war" il is
just as important to make plenty Of
food as il is to make plenty of guns
and build an abundance OF ships.
Each Of Us can become a producer
of food as well as a conservator Of it.
Plant a garden or raise chickens for
Ifncle Snrln
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23
PAIN SUNDAY TOMORROW

Tomorrow will make the opening
Of Holy Week and from then on I'M
IN Easter Sunday the services will
be subdued and very impressive in
these churches that attach particular
to each day Palm sun
day commentaries the entrance Of
the Saviour into Jerusalem
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23
MR.. CO0KUS FATHER
OF A 9-P0UND BOY

mir. Harry Cookus is here because
Of the advent Of nine pound boy
who arrived the other day at the
nome OF Mi and MIS-. John Timmons
West Race street, parents Of Mrs.
Cookus. The latter was formerly
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23
SEVEN REGlSTRANTS
BEFORE THE BOARD

Seven registranis appeared Friday
tternoon before the Medical AdYis-
DRY Board Of Martinsburg district.
They were Berkeley county and Mar
tnsburg men, viz: James w Butts,
Earl c. snyder Charles II. t. Spe-
row, Howard X. Brown, Russell F.
Reed Oscar H. Kilmer and Ernest.
r. Albrlght.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23
HOW IT APPLIES

Attorney General r, T. England
has rendered an opinion that the
State Mother Pension Law only ap-
plies to those who have two or more
children to support.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23

Miss Louise Timmons, and she re-
Gently came home from Washington
on a visit Mr. cookus now travels
for the international Correspondence
school In Eastern Maryland
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-23

Nothing is
of greater inn
portance just
now than a
strong, united
c c o II 0 mic
front.
From all re-
ports the peo-
pie Of theCen-
trail Powers
are in a seri-
ous condition
g., tel of
food and 9TH
cr nhceaeilips.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
ASSESSORS FIGURES
 EXCEED THE CLERKS
Special to The Graphic.

Little Rock, Jan. 9.-The reports being received by the state tax com mission from the county clerks of the assessments in the various counties, show wide divergence from the re- ports that had come from the assess ors. Many are not so large as shown by the assessor and a few are larger, but the average is holding up very we'll, and the commissioners believe the net increase over the assessment of 1916 will be close to $80,O0O.O0O.
 For instance, the assessor of Ben~ ton county reported an assessment of SIC, 1884, and the county clerk re- ported S11,622,571, an increase of Sl,1s0,187 over the assessors figures, or a net increase for the county of S3,- S3, 1859 over 1916.
 The clerk of Johnson county re- ported an assessment of S4,535, ,761 for 1917. whereas the assessor reported S6,639, ,495, or S2,102,734 too much.
 Other large decreases from the as sessors' figure, shown by the clerks re- ports, are s4S5,929 in Lawrence county; 1851 ,262 in Lonoke county; s1.145,173 in Ouachita county, and sl29,s63 in White county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
FOOD DEALERS
 MUST MAKE SURVEY
Reports of Local Merchants Who Handl" F0Odstuii Must Be Made to
 New Orleans Official.

All the local merchants who deal in foodstuffs and who have not as yet received blanks from the federal grain supervision for the national food sur vey are urged to write to F. II. Linzee grain supervisor. 501-504 Metropolitan bank building, New Orleans. for these blanks and they will be sent at once
 The local Chamber of Commerce has been receiving a number of inquiries from the local merchants daily re- garding these blanks, and wrote to Mir. linzee, asking that a supply be mailed that organization. However, Mr Linzee. in letter to Secretary F.. R. Bloom stated that the names must first be in his office before the blanks can be mailed, and that if the names are furnished him the blanks will be mailed the various merchants direct from his office. All merchants who are not in receipt of these blanks should write to Mir. Linzee immediate ly, as 1t is very important that the food survey he completed as soon as possible. Information regarding the stock of goods on hand December 31. 1917. is desired. but merchants who have not received these blanks will be given credit for the time lost and will make their reports from the present stock carried
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
GRAY HAIR?
 WHITE, FADED?
If Anxious to Have Beautiful Dark Hair Again Apply La
 Creole.

There is no occasion for you to look prematurely old with gray, prema turely gray, streaked gray, iron gray or white or faded hair. To restore dark color to all your gray hair do this: Before going to bed rub into your scalp and wet all your gray hair with La Creole Hair Dressing. Soon you will be delighted to observe your gray hair turn to an even. beautiful dark shade. without even trace of gray showing. La Creole makes all your hair healthy. fluffy, soft, evenly dark and lustrous. This makes you look younger. Try La Creole. It is not 9 dye. but is harmless, delightful preparation that revives the natural color glands. La Creole is the only hair dressing that restores dark color to gray hair by this natural process. Sold by all drug stores. or sent direct for SIPS by Van Eleet Drug Co.,, Memphis, Tenn.-Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
ASKS VOLUNTEER
 AIDS ID REPORT
 FOR DUTY EARLY
Rush of Registrants at Ad- visory Board Quarters Dur
 ing Early Hours.

Owing to the rush of rcgistrants be- tween 9 and 3 o'clock. the members of the legal advisory board who are holding daily sittings in the circuit they can do to take care of the uucs- tionnaires coming in. The reSh is caused largely by the fact that colorcd repistrants, particularly from tn, country, are coming in during the early part of the day in large num- bers.
 Nick J. Can't, one of the advisory board. emphasizes the necessity for all volunteer workers to be on hand promptly at 9 o'clock. The work the associate members are doing is very necessary. Owing to the complicated nature of the questionnaires, hun dreds of registrants need assistance in filling them out, and without such aid would both complicate the work of the local boards and subject themselves to penalties. Both local boards report that numbers of questionnaires are coming in incorrectly filled out be- cause registrants have attempted to prepare them without proper assist ance. For the man who wishes to do his part in winning the war, this work offers real opportunity to give val uabel service in the raising of Amer ica's armies
 The following are called for service today:
 J. NJ. Shaw. J. w. Crawford. C. B. Murphy, S. s. Wilson, M. B. SHgh. A. F. Loomis, Roy Fowles. Ben E. Wei. H. H. Ferguson, T. Y. Murphy, w. w. Byrd and w. E. Collier.
 Want Typewriter.
 Board No. l wants typewriter. They have been using one belonging to one of the offices in the court house, but it is now needed for other work anc has been taken from them. 4. II. Rowell chairman of the board, re- quests that some merchant or office allow the board the use of type writer>> mporarily. as no provision is made for one otherwise.
 Many Questionnaires Returned.
 Bath boards are receiving large numbers of questionnaires back from the pos. office which have not been de- livered. owing to inability to locate the addresses. Over 200 have been returned from city registrants alone. The boards advise anyone who has registered and has not received his questionnaire to report the fact at once. otherwise he is liable to be later listed as not reporting for service and be caused considerable trouble. Previous discharges and exemp- tions have all been annulled and every man who registered, except those actually sent by the local boards in their first draft quota. must fill in a questionnaire. Even men already in the service are required to return the blanks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
WOUNDS WIFE, TAKING
 HER FOR A BURGLAR
Mrs. James Culpepper 0i kedron May Lose Several Fingers Through
 Husbands Mistake.

AIistakina his wife for q burglar. 'ames Cu!pepper. well-known lner- chant nf Kedron. Tuesday night fired one charge from a shotgun, the shot tearing Mrs. Culpeppers right hand to such an extent that il is feared she may lose several fingers Tls vas ,the news received here late Tue day night that sent Mrs. Culpepper's chil- dren Mrs Catalonia Andrews. ( clel k al the (. c. Gillespie store, and Elmer Culpepper hurryins to their hcmc. They were driven to kedron flat night by Jim Reidinger
 According to the report reaching here Mrs. Culpepper arose without awakening her hus band. Later he vas aroused, anG thinking the noise was caused by a burglar, he procured his shotgun. When he saw form nov ing in the next room he fired 4 scream, and he discovere dhe had wounded his wife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
STOP ORGANIZING
 ]. 5. GUARD BODY
Baker Holds Up Work of EnliSting New Federal Police Force
 Says "COnditiOnS Changed"
tBy Associated Press. ]

Washington, Jan. 9-F'urther or SaniZatlon of tle United States guard has been suspended, anl the special protective work for which the guard was authorized will be done by army troops supplemented by tAe 100 fed eral guardsmen already enlisted, to Which number enrolment is now limited. Originally 1t VAS planned to make the guard special federal police force of about 25,0GO officers and men for serving. largely in the communities in which the, were en- listed, in enforcing enemy alle,l, proclamation and other such work Changed conditions" is the only reason given in the order for the new plan. Officials explain that the ef- feet of the order is to limit the guard to 12 companies. the majority of the men for which have already been enrolled The cost of the force originally planned would been S5o,- GOO a day to the government, this expense now will be greatly reduced, It is made for the present. indication that later it may be necessary to form additional companies or bat talions
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
C0ITON GROWERS ID SEEK RELIEF
 IN SEED CRISIS
Jefferson Lincoln and Scotts Associations to Appeal to
 Food Administration.

The Jeifers Onl.incoln cotton Grow CTS association, at the annual meeting yesterday at the Hotel Pines. ap- pointed committee to go to Little Rock next Wednesday 10 confer with Hamp Williams, state food admin istrator with q view of obtaining the aid in procuring re- lief from the present cottonseed sit uation. due 10 regulations which are said To be working To the detriment of the cotton growers and ginners. J. R. Alexander, president of the Scotts Cotton Growers association. who was at the meeting, will appoint a com mittee of his organization to act with that from the local association. The JeffersonI.incoln committee is con- posed of ]. D. Crockett, II. D. Palmer, l.. w. Clement and J. w. Ferguson
 The meeting was attended by about 90 members of the association despite that several, including ]. D. Crockett the president was unable to attend because of the death of Capt. R. R. Rice of Warner. Among the visitors Creed Caldwell. ". 4. Gage of Mem piilS anu l HOS. fIetC.fcI anu F<IueSl TempletOn of the Scotts association
 Senator Calt well. in an address, de clared that the cotton growers and ginners can obtain the relief they need in 24 minutes by presenting the facts 70 the food administrators and Mir Palmer declared he is willing to fight for the cotton growers rights. and is unwilling to give profits to which the farmers are entitled to the cottonseed oil mills. Other speakers were Mir Alexander, J. F.. Boyce. Dr. Norris and MT. Gage, who advocated that Pine Bluff warehouse it's cotton, stating that Memphis had found this a prof itable policy.
 The meeting was presided over by !. D. McGehee, who called attention to the election of officers. which will be held on January 15.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
House Republicans SuDport.

Washington. Jan. 9.-Republicans of the house. in conference late tonight adopted by unanimous vote 9 resolu- tion urging republican members to support the federal suffrage amend ment insofar as they can do so con- sistently with their conscience and the attitude of their constituents.
 The resolution, introduced by Rep resentative MonGell of Wyoming, was filibustered against for more than an hour on point of nc quorum. but the opposition was confined to a few mem hers. and they voted for it's adoption on the roll call.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
600 KITS TUbACCO GO ID SOLDIERS
 FROM FOLK HERE
The Graphic Sends Check for s150, Given by Big
 Hearted People.

Another check for S150 was yester- day sent by The Graphic to the Amer ican Tobacco company. to supply American soldiers in France with 600 kits of smoking tobacco. These kits, if purchased at retail would cost $210. The s15J represented con tributions by big-hearted Pine Bluff people to The Graphic's Soldiers in France Tobacco Fund" and made a total of s450 contributed for the purpose thru The Graphic.
 And still tne appeal comes across the water from the khaki-clad boys lover there,' to Send us some good Am erican tobacco"
 Just one contribution to the fund vas received yesterday. l. J. Moore. who has made several contributions clipped in for another kit.
 Sgt. Arthur Guy Empey. author Of Over the Top, in his story. Rise Paper and Heaven written with view of exciting interest ia the com fort of the soldoers. graphically de- scribes hospital scenes, where men. wounded, some blinded, c.y continu- ously for the makin's'. None can read this story. by a man who has been there.' and not feel inclined to do something toward providing the men with tobacco. You can aid without trouble. Send in your con tribution to The Graphic's Soldiers in France Tobacco Fund" One dol lar will supply four soldiers with tobacco for week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
HOME MANAGERS CAN
 HAVE MILK TESTED

w. l.. DodG. sanitation expert now in Pine Fluff, announced last night that he will make free inspections of milk for any housewives who desire to have tested the milk they are using All that is necessary" said MT Dodd lis to stir we'll tae milk from which the sample is to be poured. place the sample in a perfectly clean container and send it to me at the city en- gineer's office, in the city hall"
 Those who desire to take advantage of this offer should act promptly, Mir. Dodd said, as it requires some time to make the tests.
 Mr. Dodd yesterday visited several restaurants. obtaining samples of milk. He will visit other places today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and 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. Ii not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail cn receipt of $1.00 One small bottle is two
 months treatment, and seldom falls to perfect cure. Send for sworn testimonials. pr. E. W. Hall. 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
DALLAS FIREMEN
 OUT ON STRIKE
tHy \ ASSoeiatcd Prces.N

Dallas. Texas, Jan. 9.-Approximate- ly l50 of the l76 members of the Dallas city fire department went on strike at 6 o'clock this evening, and 600 mem bers of the Dallas home guards have been ordered by Mayor Lawther to assemble as precaution against pos sible disorder. The strike was caused by the suspension today of 21 fire men. who refused to withdraw from d newly organized firemen's union. which is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor Three false fire alarms had been turned in from as many different sections of the city up to 10 o'clock. Mayor Lawther or dered q home guardsmen stationed at each fi,e box for the remainder of the night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
WANT U. S. DEVELOP
 ITS WATER POWER
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 9.-A rule direct ing appointment of a special commit tee of IS members to take over juris- diction of water power problems, now dealt with by various committees, as agreed upon last week, was brought into the house today by the rules committee.
 The purpose is to expedite speedy enactment of bill designed to estab- fish definite legislative policy to de- velop the nations water power.
 Army engineers estimate that 34,- OO0.0OO horse power of the countrys water power is wasted annually, and the measure is designed among other things to save this power.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
REV ARD FOR -EMBEZZLER.

Little Rock. Jan. 9.-The governor has offered a reward of $500 for the arrest and conviction of l.. w. Rogers former bookkeeper of the Hampstead County bank at Hope. who. on Novem- ber 25, defaulted with large sum of money. This brings the total rewards offered up to $2.500. Rogers is six feet tall, light complexion and wears glasses.
 Governor Brough announces it as his fixed policy to insist upon the most vigorous prosecution of bank rob- bers and defaulters, and says that he will show no clemency. There have been about 10 robberies in the state during the past years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
SAY N. Y. IS ON
 BRINK OF COAL
 FAMINE BY ORDER
tBv Associated PressA

New York, Jan. 9.-Refusal of Ma tional Fuel Administrator Garfield to give priority to coal shipments to this city or to rescind the priority order by which New England gets 300 carloads daily, inspired declaration tonight by state and city fuel administrators that "New York is at the brink of a fuel crisis and on the verge of closing down. Fifty-eight schools in the city. AS of them in Brooklyn. were closed today, because of lack of coal, or be- cause of frozen water pipes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
BANK CLERKS ELECT
investment Company Retains Present
 Corps of Officials.

All officers and directors of the Bank Clerks Investment company were reelected at wel-attended meeting of the directors held last eyen- ing at the First National Bank of Ar kansas. The company late last year declared semiannual dividend of 4 per cent. Officers reelected are: C. ". Pettigrew, president P. F. Crutcher, vice president; ". D. Webb, secretary and treasurer. These off cers, with N. J. Can't Jr., R. r. Ezell. C.. A Gordon and Harry Hanf. con stitute the board of directors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
CHAPLAIN FOR FOURTH ARK,
Special to The Graphic.)

Little Rock. Jan. 9.-Percy ]. Robot tom former dean of Trinity Cathedral has been appointed chaplain of the Fourth regiment of the national guard. He has been assisting in the Red Cross campaign in the state since his re- turn from FloriGa. where he was in the Episcopal ministry several years.
 Roy Wood, son of Associate Jus tlce Carroll D. Wood. and secretary to Governor Brough, will be captain and adjutant of the regiment J. H. Stanley of Little Rock will he cap tain and quartermaster.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
NO BULLETIN TO-DAY.

On account of the fact that Secre- tary Bloom left yesterday for Shreve- port, accompanying State Fuel Admin. istrator Couch and Mrs Mary Nolan. assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. is confined to her home with slight illness, the Bulletin" oi that organization will not be issued. in all probability today.
 Mrs. Nolan hopes to be able to come to the office some time today, how ever. and attend to the business of this organization.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
DEVONSHIRE LUNCHES
 WITH THE PRESIDENT
fBy Associa ted Press

Washington, Jan. 9.--The Duke. of Devonshire, governor general of Can- ada. and the duchess were the guests of President and Mrs. Wilson today at a white house lucheon. A formal din. ner at the British embassy in honor ot the duke and duchess was attended tonight by members of the cabinet
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
TWO JACOB JONES
 CREW PRISONERS

Washington, Jan. 9-Two men from the Jacob Jones. submarined on De- cember t, now are held prisoner in Germany, it was officially announced here today.
 Through the Red Cross. the navy has learned that one is Albert Demello, sailor, and the other John Francis Murphy. cook.
 Demillo's address was 121 Hathway street, New Bedford, Mass.
 Murphy, whose name was given pre-. riously as Marfee, lived at 53 Hall avenue, Newport, R. I.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
MANN -TANKERlSLEY
 DECLARES BONUS

A bonus, amounting to 10 per cent of the annual salaries. has been given the employees of the Mann-Tankersles Drug company. as New Years gift in appreciation of efficient services during the past year, The gifts amounted to substantial total and will go far toward combating the high cost of living for the employees. Every employe, both white and col ored, received a bonus
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
PRESIDENT THROWS
 SUPPORT BACK OF
 SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT
fContinued from page one.)

as reported by the suffrage commit tee makes no limitation on the time in which the states must act on the resolution.
 Representative Baker of California who will have charge of the resolu- tion in the house tomorrow, predicted it's adoption by more than a dozen votes over the necessary two-t thirds. Debate will run four hours and the voting will begin at 4 D. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
HOME GUARD APPOINTMENTS,
Special to The Graphic\

Little Rock, Jan. 9-The following appointments have been made in the home guard:
 To be captan-A. A. Anderson, Leachville, and Harry w. Schuster, Eureka Springs
 To be first lieutenant-Luther Line back of Leachville, and Henry w. Senter. Eureka Springs.
 To be second lieutenant-R. L. Ban mister. Leachville, and Proctor F. Johnson, Eureka Springs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10
st, LOuiSanS Make Demands.

East St. Louis, Jan 9-Members of the fire department here tonight served notice on Mayor Mollman that unless their demands for wage in creases are met by the city by Janu- ary IS, strike will follow. The firemen are affiliated with the Ameri- can Federation of Labor and demand an incretse of $15 per month for pipemen and SIS per month for lieu tenants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10

Fred Niven of the H. l. Holderness $ Co. went to Warner yesterday on pro- fessional business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10

Mrs. Drew White left yesterday foI visit to friends at Camden.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10

F'roug' White Sale starts Friday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-10

Gertrude Robinson is Mrs. James kirkwood.