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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
N.-Equalization of Educational
 Opportunities.

The per capita wealth is very un- even in the different states. In North Carolina it is $726.35. In Ne- vada it is $4,135.33. For the country as a whole it is $1,712.77.
 The population back of each teacher employed in the public schools is also uneven. In Iowa, there is one teacher for a population of S1.52 per sons. In Louisiana, there is one teacher for population of 240.01. In the country as whole, there is one teacher for population of 163.91.
 The wealth back of each teacher also varies in the different states. In Mississippi, there is a wealth of $119.- 271.SS for each teacher. In Illinois, there is wealth of $437 ,491.52 for each teacher In Nevada, it is $671,- S15.56 For the United States as a whole, the figure is S2S0,734.0S Der teacher.
 A tax Of two mills ill each dollar of wealth in the United States would equal the salaries paid to all public school teachers of the country. Tc equal the salaries of teachers in Ida ho. a 4.4 mill tax is required. In Pennsylvania, sa tax of 1.42 mills would pay the salaries of all public school teachers.
 Similar computations may be made for the taxing Of units within any given state, be they county or school district. Consequently, the schools within given state vary almost as much as do the schools of different states. More must be dona to equal ize taxation within the states to in- sure equally efficient schools in all districts. The movement must be to- ward larger distribution fund rais- cd by statewide taxation and distri- tutcd in proportion to economic and educational need. Compare Lancaster 'Tiosae counties, Pennsylvania, the Missouri River Valley and the Ozark region of Missouri, Southern and Nor thern Illinois,o the fertile belt along Lake Micigan with the Sand Belt of Adams and Marquette Counties i'll Wisconsin to sense the differences ill ability to pay for good schools.
 The Bill before Congress provi- des $5C,000, ,000 annually "for the inn provement of public schools of less than college grade, with the definite aim of extending school terms and of stimulating state and local inter- ests in improving, through better in stitutions and gradation and through consolidation and supervision, the rural schools and the schools i'll sparscly settled localities An equal amount by the state would provide $100, GOO .OO0 annually. The fund is tc be distributed on the per teacher ta' sis. and amounts to $S0.34 for each public school teacEer employed. Arkansas has 10,662 teachers and would receive from Crongress $S36.- 585.OS. An equal amount by tht state for these purposes would make availa ole $l,713,170.16 for the pur- pose mentioned in the Bill
 The Bill provides that no State shall share in this fund unless it ha; , at least twentyfour weeks of schoo in each district. unless it enforc2s an adequate compulsory school at tendance law, and unless it provide: l that the basis language of instruc tion in the common school branches in all schools, public and private shall be the English language only mOntinucd tomorrow
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
NOVEMBER EXPENSES NEARLY TWO BILLION

Washington, Dec. 3.-Government expenditures fn November reached the new high record of $1,935, 5,249,0 ,000, the treasury department announced today. Officials attributed tbese huge expenses to the fact that the govern ment is now paying for the tremend- ous output of war munitions and materials reached a month or two ago. They also expect that the expense of liquidating contracts and paying lump sums to contractors will keep the monthly outlay at high figures for some time.
 During November $1 55,051 ,OOO was spent for war production and other expenses incurred by this govern ment, and $27S,949,000 was loaned to the allies. ....
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
SHALL PINE BLUFF HAVE AN
 OPERA HOUSE!

Since the destruction by fire of the Elks' Theatre Pine Bluff has had no play house for theatrical companies to stop and play when on this circuit Of course during the war periodE the rebuilding of this or another theatre was not to be considered. War worl: and war measures have claimed too much of our time and means for even this to be considered The first patriotic impulse was the winning of the war Every one had an eye single to the accomplishment of this one and great purpose All have made sacrifices to this end and civic enter pIlses nave ueen aIIoweu to wait.
 but now that the war has peen won and peace is only matter of technl- canlles, it is high time for tlne Bluff people to again turn their attention ,o CIVIC improvements. One of these is most desirable is an attractive and up-Io-date opera house. The Amer lcan people demand entertainment, and there is none so wholesome as q good opera of an exhibition of some other splendid play. If these arg not available at homo the people wilfse them elsewhere, so why not provide TOT tnls diversion at home.
 Every good play at Little Rock and other adjoining towns, attract many from this place who would prefer to attend the show at home, if there was accommodations for the troupes.
 With Pine Bluff so fayorably sit uated on the direct circuit of Mem phls, Little Rock and Dallas, the best trOupes on the road would play this town if there was an opera house.
 The Graphic is making the suggest ilon, and hopes that some of the men of means will commence this enter prise in the near future. Perhaps ar engagements might be made with the Elks to take stock ill company fol the building of all opera house to the amount of the value of their lot. In the event they do not see fit to de this perhaps some other public spirit cd citizen can be interested, and the ground secured on which to build q play house for Pine Bluff.
 This is a suggestion, and it is earn estly hoped will start some to think ing, and a new and attractive opera house can again be the boast of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTORS
 ARE GIVEN RELEASES

Washington, Dec. 3.-Conscientious objectors who have received non-com- blatant duty and are now retained in army camps were ordered discharged by the War Department today. Such men who are working on farms or are on indefinite furloughs will be recalled only after consultation with the employer and at the request of the soldier Notation will be mace in the discharge that the man Ifs a conscientious objector who has done no military duty whatever and who has refused to wear the uniform"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04

One of the huge tasks of the con-
 gress now in session, and perhaps fu- ture sessions, will be the settlement ot the rairload problem. Whether these public service companies Will be re. turned to private ownership is not determinew, but sentiments are strong for rigid federal supervision. should they be delivered to the owners. The old regime will never prevail again ill these United States of America, if expressions made are indicative of public sentiment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
ARMY PLANES
 TURNED OVER TO POSTOFFICE

Washington, Dec:s 3.-One hundred De Haviland fours and F Handley- Page airplanes have been turned over to the postoffice department by the war department, for use in the air mail service. The Postoffice Depart ment announced today that the De Havilands will carry 400 pounds of mail and will be altered so as to in- crease the capacity to 1900. The Handley-Pages are immense bombing planes capable of carrying ton or more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
W S S 70

Indications are that the allied na- tions will make demand on Holland to deliver up Count William Ilohen- zollern, to be tried for preeipitatinS the great war. William, with the characteristic German trait, is seek lng to shift the blame upon yon Beulow and Jago, saying these were responsibble for the war, as they forced him to leave his dominions, and during the time of hostilitcS were commenced. William can tell if to the court, before whom he must ultimate ly be tried but it is doubtful in his alibi will fall upon credulous and re- captive ears.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
BELGIAM'S KING
 TO VISIT PARIS

Paris, Dec. British Wireless Ser vice. liking Albert, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold of Belgium, will arrive here Thursday afternoon. They will be received by President Poin- care and Mime. Poincaire, the presi- dents of the senate and chamber of de- puties and the municipal authorities of Paris.
 King Albert and his entourage will reside at the ministry of foreign af- fairs, where King George is stopping.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
CHINESE INTERNING HUNS

Picking, Dec. 3.-(By the A. P.)- The Chinese government is undertak. ing the intarnment of Germans on q large scale. Twenty big temples in the western hills near Pek!n are be- ing fitted out for their reception. A number of prominent Germans hava Teen interned during the last few days and others will be interned as fast as the temples are equipped. German women and children are ac- companying the men voluntarily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
ATTACKS VALIDITY
 OF JIM CROW LAW

Washington, Dec. 3.-Validity of the Kentucky "Jim Crow" car law was attacked in appeals filed today in the supreme court by the South Coving- ton and Cincinnati Street Railway and the Cincinnati, Covington and Err langer railway, which were convicted in lower courts for failing to provide separate coaches, or compartments for negroes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
ARGENTINE WILL
 DELIVER GRAIN,
 TO GREAT BRITAIN

Washington, Dec. 3.-Ncgotiations between Argentine and Great Britain and France for the delivery of Ar gentinas great grain crop to those two countries have been about con- cluded, according to official informa- tion reaching Washington today. In or der to facilitate payment for the crops the Argentine government. it was said has offered to loan the British and French governments $240,00O,0O0 for two years
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
DRUG STORES OPEN AT NIGHTS.

Commencing with last night all drug stores of Pine Bluff will remain open until 10 o'clock D. m. until after Christmas or until the Spanish Influ- enza is much improved.
 In opening the Drug Stores the proprieters desire to have the doctors and public cooperate with them. by having the prescriptions filled as earl ly during the day as possible.
 Delivery boys are very hard to be
 gotten and it's a large percent of the delivery boys are sick, which makes
 use of many no we'll acquainted with the city, which causes poor delivery Service, so at night all who possibly can are requested aud come to the drug store have their prescriptions filled and carry same home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
FUNERAL OF MAJ. STRAIGHT.

Paris, Dec. 3.-(British Wireless Service. )-The funeral of Major Will liam D. Straight, who died Sunday of pneumonia was held this morninf at the American Holy Trinity Church here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
NAT GOODWIN LOSES
 EYE IN OPERATION

New York, Dec. 3.-Nat c. Good win the actor, submitted to an opera tion today for the removal of one of
 his eyes at a hospital here. Damage
 to the eye. caused by his mixing error,
 the wrong ingredients of an eye wash, made the operation necessary it was
 said"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
CITY TREASURER

The raphic is authorized to an- nounce Harvey Hogg as a candidate for reelection to the office of City Treasurer of Pine Bluff, subject to the action the Democratic primary election to be held on Dec. goth, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Mir. Ben Harvey as a candi- date for Mayor, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04

We are authorized to announce the name of M. c. Hollish as a candi- date for the office of Mayor of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary, De- cember 20. 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04

Received by express this morning a shipment of travelling bags made of genuine cowhide and are good values. Price $5.9S.-Leavitt's Cut Price Store Quit Business Sale. 12-3tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
". $. $

Had you given any thought to build ing an Opera House? A town the size of Pine Bluff can we'll afford some place where the people may see q good
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
Issued Every Morning Except Monday
 Published by the ADAMS PRINTING co. ;orner Main and Barraque Streets.
Entered at Postoffice at Pine Bluff Ark, as Second-class Mail Matter.
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively 7 entitled to the use for republication of all 1ews dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here iE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
TO ISSUE CONCENTRATIONS.

Paris, Dec. ? British Wireless Press.)-It is reported that an agree ment has been received by the allied governments, for the issue daily dur fag the peace congress of an official communication regarding the delibera- tiOnS,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04

Toys, toys. Quality toys aud use. ul gifts. Cleveland Matthews Hard. warde company. 19.3.3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
FOR ALDERMAN.


 We are authorized to announce the name R. M. Vance for reelection as alderman of the First Ward of the City of Pine Bluff. subject to the action of the Democratic primary, 20, 1918.
 We are authorized to announce the name of w. C. McBryde, for re-elec- tion as alderman of the Second Ward of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of the Democratic primary December 20, 1918
 We are authorized 10 announce the name of E. T. Miller for reelection as alderman of the Third Ward of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of tht Democratic primary, December 20, 1918.
 We are authorized to announce the name of George Dalbv. for re- election as alderman ot the Fourth Ward of the City of Pine Bluff, sub ject to the action of the. Democratic primary, December 20. 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04

The Newspaper Enterprise Associa- tion News features are carried ex- clusively by this paper in Pine Bluff. All features including pictures, car toons, maps and special war features are N. E. A. Service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04

When the attention of The Graphic n called to any mis-statement of facts, or to any errer concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
show War is over. Let's give some thought to civic matters.

w. s. s.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01

wrap is not too gorgeous Do be youth
ful. is clever and original enough 70
be interesting and there are not twG
opinions as to its beauty.
Even Paris, after four years Of war
with air raids always imminent and
amid thousand difficulties, has had
the courage to carry on its business
of creating beautiful apparel. The
French feel that this is y necessity,
Their genius for clothes hes been such
an asset that place for it must he
maintained. They have been much
given to black and white for evening
gowns and wraps and Il cape very full
Of black satin lined with white satin.
is so quiet and elegant that II compels
evCryonc'S admiration. 1t has IN JIM.
mensc collar of monkey fur. There
are other satin capeS in dark shades
Of brown, made up with mOlesliin col
lars and banded trimmings, and black
satin long, loose and ample coats with
deep cape collars and banded trim
mtngS Of beaver o: other furs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01
SOMETHING IN HIS SURENESS
Quality That May Have a Good Deal
to Do With American Soldiers
Fighting Ability.

"8iany letters from the soldier boys
abroad appear from time to time in
the old home paper" said Uncle Tim
rod Tarpy Frequently they are Il
trifle Shaky in composition. A lad
writes that France is sure pretty
country, and that the tWO-wheeled
cars sure look funny; that he is sorry
papa's rheumatism is bOthering him,
and il WAS sure too bad that old Bet
broke her les and says mamma muStn'I (
worry, because he Is sure coming home
all right, and for everybody TO write
often. for he sure gets lonesome to
hear from homeland so on, all very
hoyiSh and commonplace, but very,
very sure
Then presently the news comes
that Private Emory Tinker has been
awarded a distinguished service crOsS
because, seeing six Germans about Il"
make prisoner of his corporal, he
advanced on She Germans. KILLED two
Of them to bring back his corporal to
our lines And we wonder If being
so sure of himself isn't what makes
our Yankee lad ncible?"--KansaS
CITY Star.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01

Keen ana practical observers Of the
styles say that they cmbOdy the spirit
o. youth and that this is one effect Of
the war. The great armies are made
III OF youthS--It is The day of the
"0umg man. and il is reflected in all
apparel. One might think that for
mntron", lhis flavor would he absent
hut no! MNtronS are as busy as maids
and soldiers, aS alert and active, and
their apparel expresses this, which is
h" spirit 0f youth.
Ia the handsome Silvcr-t0n coat niC-
NWed something of his idea is appar-
rnt. II seems to be simple. but is
really designed with wonderful and
sophisticated clevCrnpSS, therefore II
may be selected as representative
among garments for women no longer
youthful, II is beautiful model suit
cd to alI-round wear, with Raglan
sleeves, that give ii an ample rOomy
lCoIi and cleverly shaped under-arm
pieces tllat keep II from being bulky
Only IN expert could think out and
execute Il thing so new in the world
OF coats.
There Is 4 cape collar. convertible
into II muiler for very cold weather
that is made Of seal plush. and deep
cuffs to match, or one may choose to
Eave these accessories replaced with
Hudson seal. But when fur buyers
tell you ii is difficult to tell which
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01
Lock Lovelier Than LiIN.

Vegetables are not usually regarded
4 subject for eloQuence. But Sir
Charles Wakefield certainly attained
some fine flights recently on the pre-
sentation of basket Of fruit and
vegetables to the lord mayor Of Lon.
don. The master of the Gardeners
company first declared that the pos
session of an allotment was IN almost
certain test of good citizenship, and,
growing alliteratlve in his enthusiasm,
said he saw more beauty in the potato
than in a pansy, more lovcllncss in II
leek than in lily, more honor in cuL-
tlvating the humble cabbage than in
causing the cultured carnatiOn TO fur
ther displays of pride. 1t is to be
noted, however. that the delegation to
which Sir Charles acted aS spokesman
presented the lady may0ress with Il
bunch of orchids and not OF leeks such
as Sir Charles statements might have
led the lady to expect.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01
Fall FrOckS at
HOme-AbrOad

New York.-The great offensive in
fushIons, which the world has been
awaiting with anxious uncertainty did
not take place.
The silhouette remains practically
the same for autumn as II has been for
two years. There is enough In the
fashions, however, to keep the public
guessing and put It on the defensive.
Things are not exactly as they were,
although the fundamentals remain the
same.
The interesting development Of the
output of apparel for autumn Is the
fact that America makes more def
mite change than does Paris. She ad-
vCcates the fr0cll with the instcp-
length skirt. She even lowers the hem
Of her tailored suits for the street,
Paris does nothing Of The kind. She
takes advantage OF the fact that the
government demands loss usage Of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01
NEW FEATURES IN BLOUSES
Garment With Collar Is Being Neg
lected in Favor Of the One That
is Collarless.

II is true that the collarless blouse
Is here TO stay, but so much is said
to confirm this fnct that the blouse
with Il collar is rather neglected. This
should not be, says Nugents, for new
IL before have collars been so inter
esting. They are cut in fanciful
shapes and appear as fichus ana sur
Ices and hang like monks hoods or
form CapeS. Then, of course. there
is The little collar which consists Of
hand-embrOidered mCdalliOns set at in
tGrvals around the round neck. and
there is the horse collar, which is
much narrower than formerly and
really only a bias band used to finish
Wff too severe neck line.
Volumes could be written about the
frill. for it will be one of the features
Of the fall blOuseS Certainly it is a
becoming style. The frill, which is cut
in deep paints with edges picoted, APP
pears as a collar on both geOrgette and
cotton vole blOuses.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01

Beauty may 90 beautifully in any
thing made Of silk or anything made
Of fur, with n clear conscience and
without Criticism--fOr these are things
the soldiers don't need. SO there urc
magnificent fur wraps and less splen-
lid hut quite as beautiful ones made
Os satinS and silks for those who
choose to wear them. There is plenty
CT latitude in this matter Of wartime
dressing 10 allow those who can af-
ford il, to 90 as brilliantly clad, when
occasion makes opportunity rs in the
past, or To dress as simply aS for
promenade. There are several minds
as To what BELTS The times.
Since fur and silk are at hand moth
ing more is asked by The creators of
styles. except customers to buy the
beautiful things that can be made of
them. At one Of the New York style
shows the lovely evening coat which
is pictured above shows how we'll an
American designer succeeded. This
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01
EaYptian in Effect.

The Egyptian is said 70 be the domi-
naut influence in the new materials
for hangngs. Fairies with this type
Of ornampntntiOn have their use in
certain places, but as in the case Of
The drap de gucrrC they require Il
clever hand when the pattern Is of de,
cided Egyptian origin. Unless guided
by an expert the average woman would
lG well to be satisfied with IN odd
piece done in these extreme novelties.
Frequently they are most effective
when employed as bands on neutral
toned fabric or. on Il twO-tOne stripe.
Entire hangings or whole sets covered
with these designs are likely to prove
TOO heavy, and one soon tires of them.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01
STRAIGHT, MARROW, SHORT
Decidedly Abbreviated skirt Is Paris
Dictum, According to Buyers for
Promin inent Chicago House.

Straight and narrow and short
oh, very. very short" is the Paris
dlctum this year. In fact. the models
brought back in the trunks of two buy
Grs for Chicago firm who have just
returned from their annual trip to
Paris, had to h. lenGlhenpd four to
six inches before being shown in that
city.
"Lhe spirit of ihe ifr1nch city Is in
finitely better than Il year ago" said
one of the buyers. ut Is reflected in
the styles of course and though the
colOrs had Conlmeh%,tl to brighten and
tighten last year when America first
entered the war, they are brilliant
nov. hunna, or iron rust, is the pop
ulAr shNde and Is used for everything"
The ultra m",lish Of the French cap
ltal nrc carryin,: tiny gold chatelienes,
which when opened disclose two humps
VI sugar exnctiy fitted, Jewelry Is In
great e"idenC" aLd Includes the long.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-01

Charles FrOhman was entering one
OF his own thenterS one day. wien fhe
dnorkeeOer, who had never seen him
refused him admission. j. NJ. Barrie.
IN" author, was with him. Much to
Bnrrie'S amazemrnt, Frobman did no:
lanke his identity Known. but turned
away.
"Why IN the world didn't yoG tell
the NAV who you wcre?" asked Barrie.
NO answered Frohman; "it wOrlti
have huniliated him half to death.
He's good man, all right. Knows his
business"