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of success in the senate. Georgia will

Of success in the senate. Georgia will
meet in regular session in June and
ratification there is foregone conclu-
sion, so that if success is scored in
Louisiana the first stage Of the ratifica-
ton campaign will close with thirteen
states approving. Then will come the
drive for the election of legislatures in
the states in which sessions are held
next winter. L. is the present ambition
Of the prohibition forces to carry every
state in the Union for ratification
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Old Man Trouble.

Old Man Trouble.
Old Man Trouble he come stumpin' up
de lane;
A.talkin' to hisse'f about de sorrow an
&c pain
An now an then he'd whimper an then
agin he'd ye,p,
A.teliip' 'hout lot O. things nobody
couldn't help.
Nov am then he'd murmur an then agin
he'd sign
Bout Ill de mournful things he said
would happen by an by,
Until he got Aunt Mandy riled wifi his
incessant gloom.
She rolled her sleeves an waded in an
hit i'm wifi broom.
I hit i'm wifi pickax; Sister Susie she
jine in
An fattcned Old Man Trouble under
meath roil:n' pin.
Dc boys dey all got busy in de anti
Trouble raid.
Some hit i'm wifi a handsaw an some hit
i'm wit u spade.
Old Man Trouble no set up IN awful
shout.
ooh, won't you please unlock de gate
an let. q Teller out!
wants to wander OIL my way, because
plainly see
Where everyhody's workin' hard, dar
aiu' much chance fob mel"
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From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
This service. that was to have been
the paramount war service, has gone
hating along and is vet purely neg
ligible. If the situation Is resolved
into a sensational but baseless scandal
through the activities of well-meaning
but mistaken individuals let this fact
be made clear.
From the Philadelphia Press.
1t Is quite obvious that the airplane
industry has been disappointing. APP
parently too much was prophesied or
expected of 1t.
From the New York Tribune.
Not the least Of the scandals of the
aircraft situation has been the strange
ton, accusation and suspicion has been
set loose without the accused parties
having any means of rejoinder or re-
dress. ~,
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POLITICS AT HOME
An Open Field.

After an interview with Gov. Whit
man in New York the other day, Chair
man Hays of, the republican national
committee said
"The discussions were about the gen
eral political situation in the east. There
was no talk about the governors cam
raign for a third term or the posi-
bilitv that he might be candidate fol
the republican nomination for Pres.
dent in 1926. Indeed, neither here MOI
during my recent trip Throughout the
far west have I heard a specific sug
gestion for the presidential nomination.
Evidently the republicans have on
their thinking caps; and the headgear is
appropriate. For there is a great deal
they ought to be thinking about. Such
capcrs as they cut in 1912, apparently
without thought, and such failure as
they registered in the west in 1916 in
an effort to repair the blunders com.
mitted in 1912, have left work to be
done which calls for thought. Unless
they think, and think hard and soberly
before the next national convention of
their party convenes, they may not put
their best foot foremost on that very
important occasion.
While democratic speculation is play
ing about Mr.. Wilson, republican specu,
lation is playing definitely about nobody
in particular. All the old favorites have
their boosters; but the boosting is ten.
tative, 80 to say. If the Roosevelt men
are little more vociferous than some
others, it comes of habit Praise of him
is never uttered by his admirers in a
minor key.
III addition to Mr.. Roosevelt, Mr.
Hughes, Mr.. Taft. Mr. Fairbanks, Mr.
Cummins. Mr.. Harding, Mr.. Borah, Mr.
Root, Gov Whitman, Mr.. Weeks, Gov
Mccall and others are regarded as at
tractive men Of presidential size. All
have distinguished themselves in Office.
All are within the age limit, though Mr..
Root has tried to count himself ont.
These men are supporting the war
policies. Such as are in Congress are
voting for war supplies, while those in
Office elsewhere-Gov. Whitman and
Gov. McCal:-are working hard for the
wars success. Those out Of ofice-Mr.
Hughes, Mr.. Taft, Mr.. Fairbanks, Mr..
Root and Mr.. Roosevelt-are assisting
in every way within their power to
forward measures increasing the coun-
try's efficiency for war purposes.
An open field, and no favor. Well,
at present the field is open, and it seems
likely to remain open. It was open in
1916, and remained so to the end Mr..
Hughes was the last entrant, and won
the nomination-or rather it was won
for him by his friends-in very short
time. The republicans, as Chairman
Hays has found them, are better en-
ployed just now than they would be in
discussing with him presidential prefer
enccs for 1920.
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Do you ever go up to the Public Lii
brary, set in its beautiful park at the
intersection of Massachusetts, and New
York avenues?
IT used to go when I was younger"
you reply, but. come to think OF it. I
haven't been there for several months
why. it's been years since I've been
to the Public Library"
Its nm institution all of us should use
more than we do. I went back the other
day. took out Il caro-. got myself book
and walked down the steps feeling like
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Americans are so DESTROYS of winning
the war that taxation proposition is
regarded as the opening of way to
spend money for cherished purpose.
There is not citizen who would not
prefer standing on the curb to cheer a
victorious army to riding in Limousine.
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one does when he goes back to his
alma mater for the first time since
graduation day.
DIR. 3owerman has bully institution
there. between the busy 7tn street and
9Th street cars and all of US ought to
visit him more than we do. L mean
erownups."
The children are ever faithful.
On my brief visit / met a little friend,
and as 1 wat ehed her yellow head bend
ing over the books / thought to my
self that there isn't more wonderful
sight in Washington today than good
ness and knowledge thus meeting and
saying. "Hello.'
When ] wore breeches 7 was a regu-
lar attendant at the Public Library.
That Was in the days shortly after the
completion of the present building.
Nothing short of Prescotts Conquest Of
Peru and other heavy books of glo-
rious adventure would do me in those
days.
One day 7 came back up Massachu-
sets avenue in a rainstorm with two
rel books. When i got to 18th street
ligh thing was flashing. and l took to
my heels. At 18th street l sought ref
uge from the thunderbolts in some
bodys fine house. I was admitted to
the hall and given chair, where I sal
dripping like an Airedale.
Suddenly 7 became conscious of .
great red blntch on my blouse. and.
looking down, saw that the rcd books
were fading at an alarming rate. But
it couldn't be helped. and when 1 took
the books back nothing was said about
it.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Desirable Disproportfon.

Desirable Disproportion.
"It strikes me that Bliggins has more
money than brains"
aThat should mako him valuable just
at present. Tie is likely to talk less and
buy more war savings stamps"
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Hand Them Over!

from the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
The request of the War Department
for pictures and maps of the interior
Of Germany gives Americans of Ger
man origin a good opportunity to show
their hearts are in the right place.
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The armies united in the field under
Foch will leave the ordinary controver-
sizes that suggest politics strictly to home
talent.
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German Peace Offering.

From the Boston Globe.
The best news from the battlefield ia
the hint of another German peace move.
When the good German sword" strikes
a snag, expect a left-handed offer of the
olive branch.
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Truth and Belief.

Truth and Belief.
ga man should always speak the
truth"
"True," replied Senator Sorghum "But
human intelligence is sometimes de-
ceived and man is likely to assume
that everything he believes is neces.
sarily true
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When Maj. L'Enfant laid out the plans
for Washington, ID. c., he had no sus-
picion that war conditions would arise
70 overcrowd the nations capital.
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The thermometer is still slightly err
ratio, but the season has passed the fruit
crop failure zone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-12

Some Of the barefaced declarations of
the I. W. w. should make the bolshcviki
ashamed of the association.
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German homes cannot fail to note the
regularity with which the casualty list
slights the HchenzoHern family.
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Doubts continue to arise as to whether
Congress can before July transact all
tie important business before it.
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The production Of foodstuffs now as
serts itself as an even higher duty than
their conservation.
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The uncertainties lowering over the
Austrian dynasty may change its title
to the blouse Of Perhapsburg."
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Hold Your Bonds!

From the New York World.
Buying a liberty bond is commendahle.
Of course, but keeping it IL the real
virtue.
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Abundance

Abundance.
Investigations still pass by
And startle all the land;
One thing Of which each days supply
Quite equals the demand.
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/ Teach the children patriotism at the
same time you teach them how to read
! and write.
l saw this being done at a public
meeting the other night.
The hall was crowded, it was hot and
stuffy and the speaker was a bore; but
this little girl didn't mind.
With tablet and pencil, supplied by
her parents to keep her happy while
| they listened, she passed away the
minutes. First she drew pictures. then
she began to write the letters OF the
alphabet.
When she had gone as far "a ~"
young man sitting in the next seat
began to take an interest in the pro.
ceedings. The little girl, with shy
glances, showed him the tablet.
The young man took the tablet and
pencil and wrote:
president Wilson"
The child took the tablet and copied
in a large. sprawling hand: "Presi-
dent Wilson"
Leader of the American people"
wrote the young man.
Leader of the American people," she
I'VE must stand behind him." was the
next thing to copy.
While the speaker hesitated toward
a close. minute after minute. this pa
triotic writing lesson continued. Lib
erty bonds THE superiority of right
over might" Three cheers for the Red.
White and Blue" and many other good
things. all were duly recorded.
when you go home" wrote the
young man, have your mother explain
all this"
The little girl. with now sleepy I'm.
gers, wrote 1t down.
A dull speaker may do some good,
even if he isn't conscious Of 1t.
The last top-spinner Of spring!
He was seen one day last week. list
lessly winding his top string around
battered top. veteran Of many rings. and
as lstlessly throwing 1t down upon the
sidewalk. where it spun as half-heartedly.
seemingly, as its small owner had thrown
it.
After one particularly wabbly spin, the
youngster gathered up his top. slowed II
away in his right-hand trouser pocket, and
so wcur. TIP the top season Of 1918.
CHARLES e. TRACEWEIL
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Cultivation,

"Your neighbor is a very cultivated
man"
"Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel.
DIES the sort Of man that's cultivated
hissclf, hut his garden patch amt"
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Change of Name.

"Du You like sauerkrautp
ayes. But we insist on changing its
name We call it dc-natured cabbage. y
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Speeding Up the
ARMY SUPPLIES.

Of the quartermaster general has just
recently been reorganized with view
to speeding up the whole depart
ment.
Before the United States entered the
war against Germany well defined
and adequate supply system had been
created for the small Regular Army OF
the United States. 1t was large enough
and flexible enough to permit the War
Department to make gradual accumu-
lations OF reserve as Congress from
time to time provided the necessary
money: but when the mobilization of
the National Guard on the Mexican
frontier took place, such reserves as
we had were rapidly consumed. and the
maintenance of the military establish
ment on the border required an in
crease which quite equaled the entire
capacity of those industries ordinarily
devoting themselves to the production
of military supplies.
When the present enlarged military
establishment was authorized 1T in
volved an enlarged Regular Army. an
enlarged National Guard and the new
National Army. thus bringing upon the
department the problem of immediate
supply with adequate reserves for an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-12

The history of the federal farm loan
system for the past year has been one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-12

Washington had a very severe winter
nifty years ago. one Of the hardest win
tiers up to that time
Sun Spots and in local history. and
Cold Weather. 49, ocor.a - sc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17
Judge Sorrels has been in Star City the past week holding court.
PERSONALS.

Robert Holman left Sunday for Camp Pike to enter training in the limited service class.
 Herman Anrep of Langford was in the city yesterday on business.
 Virginius Head was transferred from Camp Shelby, Miss, to Camp Mills, New York, last week.
 w. c. Watson will leave this after noon for Dallas, Texas, to attend the Great Centenary Missionary Meeting. From there he will go to Midland to visit his brothers and sisters, who he has not seen in eleven years.
 Lieut.. Robert c. Beck of Camp Pike was the weekend guest of B. '. Bedding and family.
 Dave Stahl of St. Louis, the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Bloom, left for St. Louis Monday.
 Sergeant Sam H. Hook has arrived safely in France. according to let Fer received by his father, L. Cook. Nof this city. . -.
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PINE BLUFF BOY
 KILLS -FOUR B0CHES
 BEFORE HE DROPPED
Allen Hearin Saw Ebert Reynolds While in French
 Base Hospital.

Allen Hearin who is seriously wounded in a hospital in France and is the first Pine Bluff boy to shed blood in the cause of Democracy writes of his meeting with Elbert Reynolds who had recently landed in France and who has been away frou, Pine Bluff only month or two.
 Allen had not heard from home for some time and it was Reynolds good fortune to tell him of his parents and sisters and all the Pine. Bluff news and of all the boys, that have gore to the army.
 Allen writes that Reynolds and his friends are keeping him supplied in smokes and papers and good things to eat.
 Allen was wounded the second day of the big drive July 18th and he says he Knows of four Boches who will never say "Kamerad". again.
 His left arm was shattered by shnapnel but it is mending slowly and says he is impatient to get back in the game. =
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SUFFRAGE WOMEN ' DEMOCRAT FAITH
 SEE PRESIDENT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 Washington, Sept 16.--A group of Democratic women called On Presi- denl Wilson today and asked him to use his influence to bring about vote in the Senate on the federal suffrage amendment before the November elections. According to Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham, of Texas, the Presidents response was:
 'I am, as I think you know. hearti- ly in sympathy with you. l have en- deaVored to assist you in every way in my power. T. shall continue to do so. 1 will do all can to urge the pass age of this amendment by an early vote'
 Those present at the, interview in addition to Mrs. Cunningham were i: Mrs. Ellis Merideth, of Colorado; Mrs. Charles Tiffany, of New York; Mrs. John l.. Givens, of Kansas; Mrs. Tyler B. Thompson, of Montana; Mrs. Gull ford Dudley, of Tennessee; Miss Alice Priest, of Nevada, and Mrs. Elizabeth Potter and Miss Mary Gearing, of Texas.
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Dandruffy Heads
 Become Hairless

If you want plenty of thick, beautiful, glossy, silky hair, do by all means get rid of dandruff, for it will starve your hair and ruin it if you don't.
 It doesn't do much good to try to brush or wash it out. The only sure way to get rid of dandruff is to dissolve it, then you destroy it entirely. To do this, get about four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; apply it at night when re- tiring; use enough to moisten the scalp and rub it in gently with the finger tips.
 By morning, most if not all, of your dandruf will be gone, and three or four more applications will completely dis solve and entirely destroy every single sign and trace of it.
 You will find, too, that all itching and digging of the scalp, will stop, and your hair will look and feel hundred times better. You can get liquid arvon at any drug store. It is inexpensive and four ounces is all you will need, no matter how much dandruff you have. This simple remedy never fails.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17

A little girl sat watching her play mates eat long stick of candy. There must have been rigid sugar rules in the little girls family; judging from from the envious glances she cast at the disappearing stick. At last she walked away with an expression of disgust on her face as she said, q don't like a little girl that never 'vides up her good stuff with me-"
 The period of the war has come when we are all asked to divide the 'good stuff" with our neighbors here and on the other shore. Sugar shar- ing has become a rigid rule of our lives during the last few weeks.
 When the appeal for saving wheat to supply our soldiers and the starv- ing, jwar-tired nations overseas was made last spring by the United States Food Administration, it was easily understood. People could readily see how the staff of life must go to the fighters and sufferers. But when the need for sugar saving became most urgent the rareless remark was often heard: Sugar is luxury. Why must it be sent abroad?"
 Yes, sugar is a luxury but it is also concentrated food which supplies energy. It requires little shipping space, and the energy it produces can be. supplied to us here at home by more bulky foods. But suppose it were only luxury. Would we be the kind of nation to sit on the door step and eat our "good stuff" while Eng land, France and Italy stood looking at us wistfully?
 Every person in the United States wants to play the game squarely, to divide up his sweets with his friends. We are using not more than pounds a month per person in order that England may have ? pounds per per son, France 1 1-2, pounds and Italy l pound. We are not asked to give up our, sugar in order that war-weary France may celebrate by eating more than necessary. Not bit of it. We are just sharing with the other nations. They are playing the game, and so will we. {
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METHODIST WOMEN MISSION SOCIETIES
 MEET AT DALLAS
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 Dallas. Texas, Sept. 16.-Ministers and laymen from fifteen annual con- ferences and officials from twenty eight local bodies of the Women's s Missionary Society, are here to at tend the missionary centenary con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which tomorrow night begins q three day session in Dallas.
 Bishop w. N. Ainsworth of Austin, Texas, will preside and Dr.. w. w. Pinson, General Secretary of the board of foreign missions, who is credited with the first suggestion for the celebration of the Tooth anni- versary of the founding of the Meth odist foreign missions. will have an active part in explaining the pur- poses fthe centenary and the pre- sentation of general survey of mis- sion fields in China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Cuba and Africa.
 The first business session will be held Wednesday, the meeting Tues day night to be devoted to a stereop- t1con lecture by pr. E. H. Rawlings of Nashville, Tenn, on "The World as the Mission Field of the Methodist Episcopal Church," on Wednesday the objects of intercesson and stew ardship are to be presented by Dr. U. J. Stowe, of Nashville, Tenn, and others prominent in mission work. The visiting church workers to- night were introduced to the public at sing-song service, military band from Camp Dick and choir of two hundred voices supplying the music and songs =.
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BIG CELEBRATION
 Y" HELD IN MEXICO

Associated Press.
 Juarez, Mex. Sept. 16.-Today the 106th annicersary of the nationally famous "GritoY or delcaration For independence from Spanish rule, made by Miguel Hidalgo Castilla, priest a t Dolores, Guanajuanto, September 16. 1910, passed here with out political disturbances. Reports from Chihuahua City. Ojinaja, Par ral, and other parts of the state, stated conditions were quiet through out the border states. Independence Day has been a time for revolution ary activities for many years in Mexico.
 Independence Day celebration start ed with a reproduction of the scene attending the giving of the Grito by Hidalgo, who was executed at Chi huahuac City the year following. Salutes were fired today. the mission bells rang. military and civil parades held, and the celebration will close with 2 bell tonight.
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EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM FRIDAY.

The Epwortn League of. the Lake side Church will give patriotic program Friday night, September 20. Judge w. B. aorrels will make a patriotic speech, and an interesting program will be rendered.
 The price of g cent thrift stamp will be char ed and enc in turn will get the thrift stamp. This is for the purpose of raising the amount pledged ty the society for thrift stamps,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17
SAVE FUEL

By using Kerosene Coal Oil. Get a Simplex Gas Burner. hTey fit any old purposes. Easy to operate, absolu- tely safe and makes natural gas from coal oil. l also handle lf-heating coal oil irons, and the brightest and most practical gasoline lamps and storm proof lanters. 300 candle pow CT and lihgts with an ordinary match. See me. A. VI. LEVEY, 3rd and Main street.
 Pine Bluff, Ark phnnQ e29
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DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY?

If so, save it. Cotton has gone so high in price you will find 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 S6.O0, $7.5O, $500, $9.OO and 5000. Phone 896 and we will call and show samples. ;< TURNER BEDDING FACTORY
 Third Ave. and Locust Street
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RCL5I R5 ,nEXT MONDAY.

lM ,r p sorrels of S11 West Eff lIrs. W, s,reet entertained the Lake Pntll l.'o,a si. Number 3 Monday after le clIg,e mhe circle adjourned during pn. .oa+her ,n and the meeting Mon- ! no. "s" .o nlan for all the circles to was oo;oi eI at the Lake Side church |e su sn;il he given next Monday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17

Mrs. E. E. Mosley will take one class only in shorthand beginning Sept. 2nd. Course in four months Terms $500 month. Books $3.OO
 The Home Study course in just out of the press. It is also arranged in a four months course and the price complete, including books, is s12.OO
 636 Beech Street.-Phone, 1130. 9-14-6e