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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Patriotic Solidarity
 In Rural Alabama

M IL the Liberty Loan and Red GA Cross campaigns have had the effect of uniting in patriotic bonds the lpeople of Alabama living in cities, towns and on farms near the great | highways.
 The farmers in touch with the cen- ters of commercial and social life have been proverbially patriotic and have been eager to aid the govern ment in every way possible to win the war. In the remote sections, how ever, the people, while loyal to the core, had not, as rule, been reached by the canvassers for the sale of Liberty Bonds until the final drive of the Third Liberty Loan. When these toilers were approached they were rot only quick to understand the nature of the governments appeal, but they were exceptionally liberal in their investments.
 Many a man ''back in the sticks" who had never known what it was to own a government security bought their Liberty Loan Bonds-many of them of the $500 denomination-an paid cash for them.
 The alacrity with which these iso- lated citizens acted was significant and cheering; for when money for patriotic purposes is to be raised in the future they can be counted upon to do their part whole-heartedly. It shows what campaign of edu- cation-a well-led drive-will do. Never has there been such evidence of patriotic solidarity in Alabama as there is today.
 :. g: % The "Get-Together Edition of the Ensley Enterprise. issued yesterday, is highly efeditable to L. P. Hill, editor and proprietor On the first page ap- pears full-page drawing in colors, il- illustrative of national prosperity, The i v-:ume of business carried shows the es- teem in which the Enterprise is held iby advertisers catering to the Ensey- l Fairfield district.
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 When soldier falls in battle there
 are plenty of men who can take his
 place, but when 8 German shell kills ar
 American army cook, our boys are more
 determlned than ever to hold those leu
 tons to strict accountability, :s # $.
 The soil of France is dear to an Amer Iican soldier. even when it's in semi
 fluid state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
GLORY AWAITS HIM

From the Chicago News
 Missouris new United States senator is the Hon. Xenophon P wilfley. One is told that the gentleman is small of stature and lame. If, however, he is not crippled in the intellect the Hon. Keno phon F. Wilfley and his sonorous name are welcome to conduct an anabasis to the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
CLEARING HIMSELF.

Well, what's the trouble?" asked the presiding judge in court of domestic relations.
 Your honor, my husband is cruel to me. He refuses to walk the floor at night with our twins. although he once tramped across the continent on 8 wager Ifs this true, sir?"
 ''Yes, your honor. but I didn't do it between midnight and dawn and I didn't have ' pair of squa1ling infants in my arms"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Bob Burnett to ItnIv

My son Robert" said Dick Burnett,
 IS expecting to sail soon for Italy.
 'He is in the ambulance corps. and is at present stationed in Allentown. Pa am very proud of Bob,. He was ex- empt from service because of eye trouble, and was turned down three times when he tried to enlist. He finally succeeded Tn entering the ambulance corps, and aft CT hard work for three months is all most ready for active service When [ asked him why he was so anxious to go, he said, T would be ashamed to lace my son after the war is over if he asked me if 1 was in the big fight and had to say mo-. That's the way the men ought to feel, for it's that spirit that will bring us victory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Better Pay for
 County Teachers

THE Jefferson county board ot
 O education is to be commended for acting favorably upon Superinten- dent N. R. Bakers recommendation to increase the pay of teachers, ranging from 10 to 20 per cent.
 School teachers as a class have al- ways been underpaid, and now in view i of the fact that there has been great advance in the cost of living the sal aries seem pitifully small. The teachers have spent time and money in preparing themselves for their vocation and no brain workers are more faithful in the discharge of their duties than they.
 Superintendent Baker stressed the obvious inconsistency in offering trained, experienced and well-edu- cated teachers from 800 to 9fo per month for but nine months in the year" when day laborers, for the com monest kind of work, are offered $100 a month.
 Every county in Alabama should follow the lead of Jefferson in doing better by their teachers, and it is earnestly hoped that Birmingham will do likewise. With the increased reve- nue to be derived from the new three mill tax this city should be abundant fly able to pay it's teachers more than they are paid today.
 If the higher cost of living has to be reckoned with in the small towns and rural precincts, it is much more serious matter in the large cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
HARDsHIps OF THE RICH
,m the Montgomery Advertiser.

I rom tne Montgomery AuVeItlser.
 Heavens. Jim Duke, Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and ogden Arn1Jurs daugh- ter have teen thoughtlesssy denied the privilege of riding on their private rail- road cars since McAdoo became division superintendent. They must either ride in Pullmans, ordinary day coaches or try the blind baggage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Congratuiatcs Judge Fort

T think Judge Fort was correct, both from a legal and a moral standpoint, in declinging to run for Congress said Judge o. A. Steele of the Sixteenth jul dicial circuit
 "A man on the bench should not let his political ambitions make him lose sight of the high office which the peo- pie conferred upon him. I think his refusal to run showed that he had a high regard for the bench.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
CHARLEY'S EXTRAVAGANT

From the New York World.
 Charles NJ. schwab, who is working for Uncle sam for dollar year, gave 8 shipyard foreman a gold watch for build ing naval collier in 27 days. A few more such ogtbursts of generosity and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

BEGINNING THE DAY-God help ing me, I will rot doubt, for Thou art in Thy heaven, Thou lowest, and art set on Thy good purpose. God helping lre, I will not fenr, for all things are in Thy keeping and Thy Kingdom cometh on with absolute sureness. Amen.-H. NJ. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
STANDING ALooF.

| The one-pieee gown l Has won some renown, l Has even been called a sensation: But the ladies, we note. Who're anxious to vote i And do what they can for the nation Are dubious about This garment and doubt The usefulness of the suggestion. We hope it will win, But won't ventu-S n While they are debating the question ALL IN VAIN.
 Human nature is peculiar"
 Say on.
 "A man will spend years in building up a reputation for wisdom and sagacity and then, in a moment of mental aber- ration, he'll make prediction as to when the war will end"
 NOT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE. Would you keep your seat in trolley car full of women?'
 q certainly would" replied the timor- ous man, If they wore suffrage sashes and commanded me to keep my seat"
 DESPERATE RESOLUTION.
 T see where an officeholder has re- signed"
 Dear me! Most unusual What prompted him to do that?'
 "He says the high cost of living was keeping him awake at night. When a man reaches that stage he's liable to do anything"
 THE OLD EXCUSE.
 When men give way to passion
 And show they're indiscreet,
 Twill soon be quite the fashion
 To blame it on the heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
sees Great improvement

T came down from Ell1mont in my car on visit to my brother, w. F. Tyler" said Dr. F. J. Tyler, who came to Bir- mingham in 1887 as the pastor of the Cumberland Fifth Avenue church.
 T remained in the Magic City seven years, then went back to Tennessee. see wonderful changes on every side enjoyed greatly the trip through the cnuntrN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
HARD ROLE Tn pI.A,

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Emperor Charles is having painful time trying to go through the Prusslan molten of pretending he likes this war. business when the only reason is the lIohenzollerns have the Indian sign on him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

mary plan that counts in large meas ure for wonderful achievement.
 When $1OO, 100000 was sought and oversubscribed for the Red Cross nearly year ago much educational work had to be done. While everybody understood in a general way the noble purpose and the splendid efficiency of the Red Cross society the public wanted to know, and had right to know, something of the details of the service rendered in war-stricken Flu rope as well as in this country. But no one is uninformed now. The fact is that nearly every man and woman is member of the Red Cross and being member will assist with en- thusiasm the canvassers for the new war fund.
 Birmingham's Red Cross quota is s15o,oOO. It should be easy to raise that amount. Chairman Morris W. Bush is confident that the quota will be oversubscribed by an amount equal to that of last year when the total here was close to $200,000.
 Local team workers are now we'll in the traces and will make the cam paign hum when the opening date comes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

1 claim for our wives and daughters a
 full participation in political power, and
 to add to it that domestic power which in some families, as I have heard, is as i absolute and unrepublican as any power can be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
New Light Thrown
 on Borglum Charges

lE1VIDENCE furnished by the of 4O ficial files of the government that Gutzon Borglum, the sulptor, was to have been silent partner in establishing an aircraft producing cbrporation, puts new complexion on hts sensational charges against the aircraft programme.
 Borglum, it appears, was prepared to use his supposed influence with the President. His "sole asset in the trans action was to be first, his personal friendship and association with Presi- dent Wilson, whom he stated he could do anything he wanted wi3h.'
 Later developments have shown that MT. Borglum greatly overesti- mated his prestige at the White House. Being interested in airplane production on his own account, he could hardly take an unbiased view or what has been accomplished. However, the unfortunate feature of the Bor- glum affair is that there was some ground for criticism. Otherwise we should not have had two investiga- tions started, one by the department of justice and the other by the Senate military committee.
 Mistakes have been made and these gave Borglum the opportunity he was Hooking for.
 * * *
 letting Ready for
 Red Gross Drive
 X LTHoUGH the second American
 A Red Cross campaign will not
 formally launched until May 20, a
 npact organization is being per
 ted, and after all it is the prelim-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
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NO .IEs. ABOUT IF

NO sIFs" ABOUT TT From the Chattanooga News. If we hold. We win." declares Win ston Churchill. They shall not pass" is the allies motto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Washington bureau. 2O7 AiDbs build

Washington bureau, 207 HIbbs oulIo- ing.
 european bureau, Henrietta street CoyenG Gdruen, LonuoA
 Eastern business o11Ice, World build inA, Aew Ho OTIS elty; western business o114ce, Tribune puliolns, CnIeaSo. Inc $. C. BeckWltn speclaI Agency, agents TOT IoreIsn advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
Member of the Associated Pres.

Member of the Associated Prcsa
 The Age-hera1d is the only morning and Sunuay newspaper Tn B1rmIngham carrying the Associated Press dls- patches.
 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches credited 10 II or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news puplIsheo herein.
 All rights of republication Of spe- cial dispatches herein are also re- served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

NOT THAT KIND OR SERVICE. "Is this a strictly modern hotel?" "It's the last word in hosteIries." What do you mean by that?" "Well, in addition to all the conven- fences found in an up-to-date establish ment of this kind, if guest happens to need dress suit to attend a Function he can get it by speaking to the head clerk"
 That wouldn't do me any good'' 'Why not?'
 "The head clerks clothes wouldn't be gin to fit me-"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11
sIMPLIFIED MATTERS.

ITS young Jack Grabcoin still trying to drin kthe town dry?"
 No. Prohibition came along and saved young Jack lot of trouble He's now concentrating on the few wet spots left"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

0 mischief, thou art swift
 To enter in the thoughts of desper- ate men. --Romeo and Juliet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

THE OLD EXCUSE. When men give way to passion And show they're indiscreet, Twill soon be quite the fashion To blame it on the heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-11

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
BRANCH NORMAL
 Is CONTROLLED
 BY OLD FACULTY
Military Officials Aid In Tactics Work-Drafted
 Men Are Students.

There seems to Dc some misunder- standing about the relation of the military training camp to Branch Normal College. The facts are these: The discipline and care of students will be strictly under the supervision of the Faculty and the military off cialS.
 The drafted men in training are really school boys who, when called into service, volunteered for the line of work which is offered at Branch Normal. They begin their drill at 7:30 a. m. and continue until 9 a. III. They begin shop work at o'clock and continue until 12 o'clock M. From 1 o'clock until 4 o'clock they are again at work. From 4 o'clock until o'clock they drilll.
 At no time during these hours are they permitted to break ranks, o1 communicate with any one other than their instructor.
 The work is a patritic effort on the part of the school to offer its facilities for war services along in line with Fisk, Wilberfords, Tuskegee, Hampton, Howard, Atlanta and other state schools.
 Virtually all the white schools are doing similar work. Efforts are now being made fer similar work at Ark ansas Baptist, Shorter and Philandel Smith Colleges.
 Neither Branch Normal nor any o1 the above named schools would permit any phase of training that would low. CT their moral status.
 Beginning Monday, Sept. 9th, all students will be required to go inn mediately home after school dismiss eS.
 No outside visitors will be permit ted on the campus without pass which must be secured from the Sup erintendent, or the Commanding of- ficer. Said passes to be issued only to those on official business An open invitation is extended to patrons and friends to visit the school at any time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Sept. 7.-Prohibition of the manufacture of beer beginning Dec. 1, had depressing influence to- day on the corn market. Largely as a result, prices closed unsettled 12 to 1 Is cent net lower, with Oct. 157 Is to 157 IA and Nov. 1856 Is to 156 IA. Oats finished IS to 3-S cents off and provisions varying from 10 cents decline to 25 cents advance.
 At first the notice that beer mak- ing would be stopped had no effect on the corn market, as the amount of corn used in brewing is very small.
 Later, however, an opinion became widespread that barley when no long CT taken by brewers would be chiefly consumed as feed, and thus to a con siderable extent reduce the feeding de- man for corn. Oats were governed almost entirely by corn. Covering by shorts rallied pork from a severe de cline caused by lack of support.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08

1000 ACRES OF THE RICHEST land in Arkansas, in small tracts
 and easy payments. Do you, know
 that it is almost impossible for the man of moderate means to buy d tract of bottom land at price any on terms that the payment can be met without seriously stinting the living expenses at home. Any man who ever expects to own a farm either to live on or as an invest ment .land that the proceeds of one land is full, will do we'll to investi- gate this property. An investment crop for one year will pay for the made now will soon make you inde-
 pendent. Come i'll and let us talk the matter over with you. Delta Land Company. 206 Citizens Bank Bldg., Pine Bluff, Ark. 6-1-dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
New York Cotton.

By Inc Associated Press
 New York, Sept. 7.-Thc cotton market was much less active today but ruled generally steady or firm, with October contracts selling at 34.70 or 63 points net higher and closing at 34.68.
 The general list closed steady at a net advance of 40 to GA points. The nervousness noted in late reactions of yesterday seemed to have subsided ov- ernight, while buyers found encour- agement in the lower southwestern temperatures, the favorable war news, the continued absence of hedge selling and reports that both foreign and domestic trade interests had been buy CTS on the break of the previous day.
 The cooler weather in the south west was considered unfavorable for immediate development of any fresh growth promoted by recent rains, but the forecast was fer warmer weather and the early advance met scattered realizing.
 While it was considered early for talk of frost, it was noted around the ring that the Jewish new year comes particularly early this season and some traders thing this the forerun- ner of an early winter.
 Local brokers however, said the market was chiefly affected by the .bullish spot advances and a belief that the trade was absorbing con- tracts below parity with the views of southern sellers.
 Week end crop reviews suggested that recent rains had benefited cotton ill Oklahoma and Arkansas, but were less optimistic concerning Texas.
 The market closed steady.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
REPORTS OF MARKETS COTTON-GRAIN-LIVESTOCK

grams from Washington were receiv- ed regarding attempts by government boards to stabilize the price of the staple and the better feeling in this direction resulted in larger operations on the long side of the market.
 Late in the day buying was restrict ed by the opinion quite prevalent on the floor, that the first figures of the session due the first thing Monday would be large.
 Notice was given that the market would be closed next Thursday regis tration day.
 The market closed steady at net advance of 23 to 27 points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08

wANTED-MARRIED MAN, OR widow lady with son who has had experience in general merchandise store, Would want party accepting position to room ana board one or two clerks, also serve meals to manager ot business. This position carries with it good cottage, garden spot, chicken houses, COW pasture, all rent free. Also groceries from store at small percent above whole sale cost. Party obtaining this posi- ton must furnish references from previous employers. This is very desirable position for the right man, and even if yon are employed it will
 pay ycu to investigate same. In
 your reply state age, and position
 you occupy in draft. Address V. E. care Graphic. 9-7-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
New Orleans Cotton.

NeN OfledNS OOttOn. By The Associated Press
 New Orleans, La., Sept. 7.-Mod- erately higher prices prevailed in cot ton today, buying being stimulated bv the low temperatures in the north ern districts of the belt and by less anxiety regarding price fixing.
 The market was higher than yester- days close throughout the session.
 The close was 23 to 27 points up, net.
 Temperatures as lew as 46 degrees in the belt caused renewed anxiety concerning the crop, altho reports from the interior on the whole were in more favorable vein than for sometime.
 The cool weather caused more or less short covering. Measuring tele-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
Strong Money Demand.

Strong Money Demand. ... By The Associated Press
 Washington, Sept. 7.-Strong de- mand for money was indicated by the federal reserve boards weekly re- port tonight showing an increase oi $113, 100000 in bills discounted for members and reserve banks this week over last week.
 The condition of the twelve banks at the close of business last night was as follows:
 Resources. Total gold held by banks $885, ,589,- 900.
 Total gold reserves $2,O1 ,9S3,OOO. Total reserves $2,07O, ,494,00O Total bills on hand $1,775, ,740,000. Total earning assets $1,833, ,0O0 Total resources A,559 ,873,O ,OO0.
 Liabilities.
 Total gross deposits. $2,244, ,027, ,0O0 Total liabilities $4559, ,873,OO0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
Sugar Unchanged.

Sugar Unchanged. By The Associated Press
 New York, Sept. 7.-There was no change in the local sugar market, nor was there any fresh commitments re- ported by the committee.
 Prices are 1885 for Cubas cost and freight equal to 6.055 for centrifugal. n refined prices are unchanged at 750 for fine granulated, altho on Mon- day they will be advanced 1-2 cents to the basis of 900c for fine granu- lated.
 This was announced by the sugar equalization board in special tele gram last night.
 Wholesalers and retailers will sell at the cd basis until their stocks of lower priced sugars are exhausted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEYl

If so, save it. Cotton has gone so high in price you will find a good cot ton mattress will cost three times what they used to. Now for short time we will renovate your old mat tresses, furnish new ticking and make like new for $6.0O, $7.50, $500, $9OO and 5000. Phone 896 and we will call and show samples.
 TURNER BEDDING FACTORY
 Third Ave. and Locust Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
New Orleans Rice.

New Orleans Rice. By The Associated Press
 New Orleans, Sept. 7.-Rough rice receipts 8,O65 sacks; millers 2,998 sacks.
 Sales Honduras 3,O72 sacks; carbon ias 407 sacks at 7O0@725. Quotations: Honduras 625% 750; no others. Clean rects 500 pockets; sales Hon. duras 1866 pockets at 5 7-8@9 Is. No quotations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
LOST AND FOUND.

SPRAYED OR STOLEN-One~ mare between a bay and black color. about h hands high, no brands or marks, rather poor, weight about 500 lbs., perfectly gentle. Reward of 5000 will be paid for returning same to Joe Cox on Carson place, three miles from Free Bridge.
 S-20d6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
FOR SALE, BOTTOM LAND

16O acres-S0 in cultivation-Jef.
 ferson county, 3 miles of Humphrey Price $50 ger acre; one-half cash, bal ance 10 years term with 6 per cent interest Address--NATH R. RODG- FRS, 127 12 Main street, Seynard Bldg. Pine Bluff Ark. 9-4d-tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08

FARM FOR SALE-20 ACRES, ON good pike road, well improved, good 5-room Bungaloe, garage, barn and fine water. If you want real home at bargain see or phone Hol
 lis Re al Estate Co.,, phones and 112. 6-3O-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08

|COLORED MAN WANTED TO WEAR latest style tailoredtO-measure suit and be General Agent ill spare time. Big Profits. Write to Liberty Fail orlng Society, Dept. '510, Cichago.
 H.Sd-lt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
MISCELLANEOUS

STRAYED-Away from my home in Jcmes Addition, one Big Mare, 16 hands high, white hind feet. Blind lett eye, star in face. heavy mane and tail. About 10 years old. Also one white Horse mule over 10 years old. Harness mark on ribs, shod all around $21.0Q reward to any one bringing them in.-Mrs. Addie Collier. 3td.*
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-08
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 lofs Sep ,teanber; 1917. at my offic6 at-No. 106 West Barraque street. Unless yon call and pay saE:e before October the 10th, the ordinary penalty will attach.
 F. B. RENFROW,
 Collector. Pine Bluff; Ark, Sept. 5, 1918.
 9-6-d1mo.