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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
GROWING COTTON
IN BAD CONDITION
Insect Pests, Bad Weather
and Labor Conditions Mean
Abandoned Acreage.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 2. (Spl.)-Ac-
cording to the American Cotton associa-
ton report which has just been issued,
the condition of the growing cotton
crop on Aug. % was $50 per cent.
The crop Is from two to four weeks
late, has diseased root, is sappy and
Is unable to stand reverses. 1t Is ex-
tremely poorly fruited, Is shedding and
is showing rapid deterioration and pre-
mature opening. Insect damage has
been record breaking. The weevil dam
age is the largest ever known. In
addition to this the boil worm, army
worm and red spider have done serious
damage. There is serious damage also
IRON boil rot, Labor Is extremely short
and unsatisfactory.
The gathering of even the record
breaking small crop which Is now q GER
tafnty viii be a most serious problem
under most favorable weather condi-
tions. Delay in gathering win be Sc
rious and will result in cotton standing
In the field unpicked, causing the crop
to grade low. With adverse weather
conditions the loss on account OF ex-
IRENE labor condition will be nor
and V III result in the largest percent.
age OF off-grade than that of any crop
ever gathered. Acreage abandonment
VIII be sh per cent. This is the larg-
est amount ever recorded. Tho farm
ers are being forced, on account OF the
great scarcity of labor and the record
breaking adverse season, to abandon
THIS amount of acreage. This will
show the largest reduction In acreage
probably ever recorded. No reduction
has been made In our condition report
for abandonment, MOI will the depart
ment of agriculture show any deduction
for acreage abandonment until the end
of the season,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

Fortunatus could answer such demands.
1t does not need the suggestion of
blackmail to account for Porters inter-
mittent penury. But l know that in
one instance he was a victim.
1t was the night after his sudden
dependency. For three hours / sat in.
his room waiting for him to keep an APP
pointment. He came in white faced and
haggard. The jaunty neatness that was
always his was gone. He looked limp
and careless to- me. He went over to
his desk and sat down. After a long
silence he faced me. 1T wa serious,
colonel, last night. If ! should drop off,
will you look after Margaret-be a sort
of foster father, as 1t were?"
What's up, Bill? You're as husky as
a stevedore."
Colonel. you we're right. I should
have faced it'' And, without prelude,
he launched into the most unusual con-
fidence. Twice Porter deliberately spoke
of his own affairs.
II can't stand it much longer. She
comes after me regularly, and she's the
wife of a big broker here at that. To-
night l told her to go hang. She'll get
no more from me-"
"Will she tell?"
tT,nf haro
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
Come to See Us Soon!

bill into his hand. We went on. A mo-
ment later the hobo shuffled up.
'"Scuse me, mister, You made q mis-
take. You gage me $50"
"Who told you l made a mistake? 2"
Porter pushed him. BE off,
And the next day he asked me to
walk four blocks out Of our way to
get a drink. \
I'VE need the exercise. We're get
ting obese" | noticed that the bar
tender greeted Bill with a familiar
smile. At the counter a big fat a
jostled me, nearly knocking the glass
from my hand.
It made me furious. I swung my fist.
Porter caught my arm. They don't
mean anything, these New York hogs"
1t happened again and again. The
fourth time Porter asked me to go
there / became curious.
What do you like about that rough
joint, Bill?"
I'm broke, colonel, and the bar
tender knows me. My credit there Is
unlimited n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
Had Known Bill in Austin.

Not a former convict at the peniten-
tiary-none OF these, so far as I know,
ever bothered him-but a of
high social class, a woman who had
lived in Austin and flirted with Bill
Porter in his troubadour days.
1--WE used to sing under her window,
ono in a while, She came to me
months ago. She knew my whole his
tory. She came as a friend.
she was in terrible straits, she said.
Her Southern pride wouldn't let her ask
any OF her circle. She wanted a thou
sand. / had $3.50 Gilman Hall had sent
me. l let her have 1t. She has been to
see me regularly ever since. I've emp
tied my pockets on that table for her.
Now I'm through. ! could have killed
her"
once before swept Bill Porter when he
leaped at the Spanish don, He sat back
now, spent and ~nerveless, But I was
afraid to leave him alone. | stayed
there that night,
Shell never trouble you, Bill. You
should have called her bluff the first
time. You've got nothing to lose"
II have much to lose, colonel. don't
look at things as You do"
The incident was closed. The woman
did not bother him again, but Porter's
ups and downs continued their unhappy
succession.
Not blackmanl. but fantastic liberality
kept his pocket empty. To many a
owh-and-oute he must have seemed a
veritable ''scattergold."
| remember one quaint, elfin-faced
girl, Porter kept both her and her
mother.
They were very kind to me when !
had no friends In Pittsburgh" he said
to me one evening, when he brought
the girl to dinner with us at Mouquin's.
"They came to New York and were
stranded. ] am but meeting an obliga-
ton"
l could see nothing to this skinny
brown remnant Of a girl. She looked
like a wistful little gypsy. But Porter
loved her, and she worshiped him with
the fidelity of o dog. She used to send
him odd, outlandlsh presents that were
an abomination to his cultured taste,
He would pretend to like them.
She was bright and happy, but she
| had little to say, Many a time the three
OF us had dinner together In New York
| on my first visit. There was a certain
! fAirylike charm to her-she was so I'M
obtrusive. We scarcely noticed her pres
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
UNITY BAPTISTS ARE TO
MEET AT BOLIVAR

BOLIVAR, Tenn. Sept, 2. (spi.)-
The ed annual session OF Unity b,ntlst
association, will meet with the Toone
Baptist church on Friday, Sept, 8, and
delegates who will attend this associa-
ton represent so churches with a total
membership OF $500, Some OF the lead
ing ministers of the Baptist denomlna-
ton will be In attendance. The off
GERS Of the association are: s. u. ia
eobs, Bolivar, moderator; James r.
Sweeton,, Bolivar clerk; w. w, Cox,
Bolivar, tire asurer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
LUTHERANS HOLD ANNUAL
CONVENTION IN BRISTOL

BRISTOL, Tenn, Sept. Q. (Spl)-
The 18th annual convention Of the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South
western Virginia convened here Tues
day, Sept. 2. Scores of delegates from
all sections Of tho district are attend
ing,
Prominent among Southern church
the convention are: Rev, i. w. Ho-
rine, Of Columbia, s. c.: Rev. c. o.
Linpard, of Roanoke. Va. Rev. @. L..
Brown, DID, of Baltimore, Md; Rev,
G, w. Spiggle, OF Whytheville, Va, and
Rev, A, II. Hancher, OF Richmond, Va.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

were to have supper at the Breslin
hotel. | think Porter took mi there
that he might sit back and enjoy my
u~naeashed criticisms to the young
II feel greatly disappointed in you.
Mr.. Porter" Margaret Anglin said to
Bill as We took our places at the table.
In what have / failed?"
That Terrible Mr.. Jennings.
You promised to bring your West
ern f~riend-that terrible Mr.. Jennings
Ito criticize the play"
Miss Anglin looked ms over with the
trace Of a smile in her eye.
Pardon me-" she said; but / can
hardly associate you with the lovely
things they say OF you. Did o like
| told her l didn't. 1t was unreal.
No man OF the West would shake dice
for a lady in distress. The situation
was unheard of and could only occur
IN the imagination of a fat-headed
Fastener who had never set his feet
beyond the Hudson.
Miss Anglin laughed merrily. New
York Is wild over 1t"
New York doesn't know n better"
Porter sat back, an expansive smile
spreading q light in HIS gray ewes. Il
am inclined TO agree with our friend"
he offered. THE West Is unacquainted
with Manhattan chivalry." He said
no more, but he kept prodding every
n present with his genial quips.
Happy at Night.
| never saw him In a happier mood.
The very next morning he was in the
depths OF dependency. I went over
early In the afternoon. He was sitting
at his desk, rigid and silent. | started
10 tiptoe out. I thought he was con-
centrated in his writing,
Come in AL" He had a picture In
his hand. That's Margaret. colonel
want YOU to have the picture. II any
thing should happen to Inc, l think I'd
feel happy IL YOU would look after her
lie seemed crushed and hopeless, He
went over to the window and looked
out.
You know ] kind Of like this old
dismal city OF dying souls"
What the hell has that got to do
/ with your kicking OFF,"
Nothing, but the Jig is up. Colonel
| have you the Drice. Let's have a little
r~efreshment, They'll be UP with a check
some time. | hope
| did not know the cause OF his sud
den overpowering detection. but nc
drink could tighten II. The light-heart.
ed, winsome ioyousness of the night
before had vanished. The bright hues
in the spectrum were muddled into the
drab.
Il
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
o. Henryan dAIJennines

Thrilling steFy o. Two Men Who
Had Most Spectacular Caresra Of
grimet SERVED Time and Came Back
% Distinguished and Useful Careers.
Copyright by Al Jennings. lsis.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

ence. She was content to listen id
smiling quiet to Porters talk. ,
When he spoke to her II was with the
gentle Difference due a queen.
One night he put a red and green
handkerchief in his coat pocket I
looked at him amazed, Rich, har-
monious colors were his preference. He
smiled.
'she sent it up to me. I don't wish
to wound her."
Prince to the pauper. Prodigal one
day-broke the next. Whim was his
bookkeeper. 1t piled a big deficit on
the prosy, matter -of-fact side of the
ledger, but 1t splashed the inner, realer
pages with a bounteous. unaccountable
credit. With a higher kind Of reckoning
1t gave us Bill Porter-reckless of the
superficial values; unerring In his devo-
ton to the better standard as he saw 1t.
ITO Be Contiued.) /
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
X.


One night-a cold, raw, angry night
Bill and | were strolling along ONE
where In the East Side. Remember
the kid they ~eleotrocuted at the o. Pr"
he said to me. ~ will show you life
tonight that is more tragic than death"
Faces that were no longer human
that seemed SCARED and blemished as
though the skin we're a kind of web
like s~cale-dodged from alleyways and
Easements,
They are the other side Of the En-
chanted Profile. You don't see II on
our God. He keeps It hidden"
To Bill. long before he had written
the story of that name, the Enchanted
Profile was the face IN the dollar.
$40 Gift to Beggar.
We were turning a dingy corner The
sorriest, forlorncst slice of tatterdemal-
ion came stumbling alone. He was
sober. Hunger~-if you've ever felt 1t.
you recognize Il in the other fellows
~eyes-stared u from his emaetated
face, Hello, pard."
Bin stepped Il bis side and slipped Q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

Ammonia, for family use, I5c bottle. .......... .12c
Bird Seed, Durkee's Best, per package. lie
Bluing, Liquid, Deans, per bottle. ............. 7c
Borax, 2O-Mule-Team, 1-pound package ........ .1Oc
Drag Broons, best value, light, each. ......., $50
Cyclone Broons, cheap kind, each. ......... .44c
Hearth Brooms, regular kind, each .......... lie
Bristle Broons, for polished floors, each. i. zoe
Scrub Brushes, Beetle" each. ............... .16c
Burners for No. ! Lamp, each. .............7
burners Tor No. 2 Lamp, each &c
Candles for emergencies, each. ................. Sc
Can Openers, combination, each. ............... &C
Chimneys for No. l Lamp, each. ...............8 &c
Chinneys for No. 2 Lamp, each. .,............9 &c
Cleanser, Lighthouse, per can. SC
Clothes Lines, wire, 40 feet, each ............. .15c
Clothes Pins, wood split, IS for. .........:.. SC
Busters, Feather, l4-nnch size, each .......... SOC
Floor Wax J%ohnsons, 1-pound can. .......... ACC
Floor Oil, Vsco, 4-ounce bottle. !. ,............ &c
Floor Oil, O'Cedar, 4-ounce, per bottle. i. tic
Floor Oil, O'Cedar, 12-ounce, per bottle. /. . SAC
Globes for Lanterns, No. 0 tubular. ......:. .15c
Globes for Lanterns, Cold Blast. .......~.....1s
Gloves for working, Canvas, pair ..........,...15c
Gloves for working, Jersey, pair. ........... I. zoe
Gloves, Leather Palm Gauntlet, pair. ......... .4oc
Gloves, Composition Palm Gauntlet, pair, F.. :. j.. ,29c
Gold Dust, medium size, 7c package. :. ,.........5 Sc
Coal Holds or Scuttles, Galvanized, each. ....... 60c
Coal Holds or S~cuttles, black, each. ............3o SOC
Fruit Jars, Standard, quarts, dozen. ............s $40
Fruit Jars Standards pints, dozen .......... t.7oc
Jar Rubbefs, heavy kind, dozen ..............o &c
Jar Rubbers, l0c kind, dozen. ......,.........
Lanterns, Cold Blast, No, 2, each. ........... SIC
Lanterns, Crank Tubular, each. ............. CSC
Lyc, Merry War, per can .........e &c
Mops, Special Thread, 16-ounce, each. ...,.....62c
Mops, Rex, Apply yarn, 16-ounce, each. .........,6 oc
Mops, Rex, Apply yarn, 10-ounce, each ......,...4 oc
Mops, Linen String, 16-ounce size, each ......,.43
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

Mops, Linen String, l0-ounce size, each. ....... SOC
Mouse Traps, Spring, each. &c
Rat Traps, Spring, each.
Three-in-One Oil, 15c bottle. .............. .1oc
Coal Oil, Headlight" per gallon. ..~.........1S
Oil Cans, Galvanized, 1-gallon size. .......... $50
Oil Cans, Wood-jacket, 5-galon size ......... TIC
Oil Cans, Wood-jacket, ~1o-gallon size. ......:. .$1.2O
Pals, Galvanized, Standard Quality, l0-quart size, 3Oc
Pals, Galvanized, Standard Quality, 12-quart size, 33c
Toilet Paper, Safety, 1000 sheets, roll ........... &c
Toilet Paper, Scot-Tissue, fine, roll ..........1 oc
Champion Bar Metal Polish, ian. .13c
Shoe Polish, Two-in-One,
Shoe Polish, Shinola can &c
Stove Polish, Black Jack, 15c can. ..........l 0c
Stove Polish, Enameline, liquid. ............. &c
Stove Polish, Enameline, paste &c
Furniture Polish, "Lyk-nu," small bottle. .....-..1ec
Shoe Strings, per pair. :. &c
Shoe Soles, plain, pair. .17c
Shoe Soes, WATERPROOF, pair ,1oc
Shovels, Black Hearth, short-handle ....oc
Shovels, Black Hearth, long-handle .........-.1 Oc
Sifters, Tin Crank Handle, each. ............. l7c
Sal Soda for washing, per pound. ............ .2Hc
Stone Dressing, Tops, small package. ..........e &C
Stone Dressing, Tops, large package 4. !. ..l8c
Tacks, for carpets, toy barrels, each. ....4c
Toothpicks, Ideal, polished, box:. .4c
Tubs, Galvanized, No. 0 size, each. soc
Tubs, Galvanized, No. ! size, each. ........... 85c,
Tubs. Galvanized, No. 2 size, each. ......-... Csc
Tubs, Galvanized, No. 3 size, each. ........ .$1.10
Turpentine, Standard, 10c bottle. ................7c
gVaseline, Blue Seal white, bottle. ............. &c
Vaseline, Blue Seal, Standard, bottle ...........7 &c
Washboards, best brass, each .............. 55c
Washboards, Silver King, each. ...... .......... SIC
Washboards, Banner, Single Zinc, each. ........42
Wicks for No. l burner, three for. :. ............ &c
Wicks tor No. Q burner, each. ...............l lie
Peroxide, Standard, 4-ounce bottle. !, !. ....,....8 &c
Soaps, all kinds. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Bargain Prices
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
Home Changing Week

Oe OF In tnngs a housekeeper should d. whether she "mcves" Sept LIST or not is to put her
management on "a business basis" Saving ION groceries, is daily becoming more
necessary Systematic saving is the only kind that counts To save systematically means to
buy sensby. The most sensible way judged from any angh, is the Bowers way Other stores
may offer" grand stand inducements" but the Bowers Stores are always dependabl-aL
ways ready to help the hOuekeeper save without loss of time and money. This is a good
i'm % begin saving and trading with the Bowers Stores They may not always be cheapr
on every" article, but in the long run you save more! We quote below a few pnes son nems
you perhaps did not know We carried:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
No Conception Of Money Value

Broke-yet he had $40 to throw away
to a bum! Porter had no conception OF
money values. He seemed to act &C
cording to some super standard Of his
own.
He beggared himself financially with
his spendthrift ways, but his whimsi-
cal investments brought him In a rich
store of experience and satisfaction.
The wealth Of self-expression was
worth more to him than economic
affluence.
Yet he was not one who bore amlably
an empty wallet. He liked to spend,
He wished always to be the host, often
he would say to me-, II shall have the
pleasure of ordering this at your ex-'
pense," When the meal was finished
would look for the check. picking up
the napkins and fussing about.
Cease your os~tenation," he would
say. THAT is paid and forgotten:
DOM. make such a vulgar display OF
wealth"
He liked to spend-but he liked bet.
ter to give away. In the book he had
given to Sue he had slipped a $40 bill.
She came back a few DAYS later after
the banquet at the Caledonia. ! was
waiting for Porter.
"Tve come to bring this back. Your
friend, Mr.. Bin, forgot to look before
he gave 1t to me- Just then Porter
came in.
Declined to Take Money.
"Gcod morning. Miss Sue" ! had
forgotten her name and was calling her
Sophie and Sarah and honey, Porter
DOTTED the cap he was wearing.
Twill o come in?"
81 Just come to hand this back. =
Porter looked at the note in her hand
as though he considered himself the
victim Of a practical joker,
what Is the meaning OF thisg'
at was In the book you give me-.
at does not belong to me-, Sue. You
must have put II there and forgotten.
The girl smiled, but, into her intelll-
| gent black eyes came a look of graft
tude and understanding,
Forgotten, Mr.. Billg II you'd only
handled as few ten spots as | have you
couldn't q, wise misplace n without
''Its Yours, Sue, for l know 1t isn't
mine. But, say, Sue, some day | might
be hard up and I'll come around and
kget you to stake me to q meal. And II
you're out of luck. ring this bell"
There amt many like you gents.
The girls face was flushed with glad
ness, Name and me, We think yer
princes"
Half way down the hall she turned
II know it's yours, Bill, Thanks
Victim of Blackmail.
Only the Midas touch or the purse OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
WILL START WORK ON NEW FLOUR
 MILL AT ONCE

Building preparations for one of Pine Bluffs newest industries will begin at once, according to II. M. Champion, who has arrived here to assume active charge of construct ion of the flour mill to be located on Missouri street, between Third and Fourth avenue
 Coincidental with the arrival of MT. Champion here, was the arrival of several car loads of building ma- terials which are now being unload ed. The erection of the mill will be- gin at once It is estimated that the mill will be completed about the 18th of May and milling operations will start between the first and the tenth of June.
 MT. Champion is an experienced four mill man, having had several holdings in this state, and in other states. He is also an experienced pro- ducer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
FILE SUIT TO TEST
 VALIDITY OF LAW

Chancery Judge J. M. Elliott yes terday sustained demurrer filed by Caldwell and Triplett in a suit to test the validity of the Grady-Arkan- sas River Road district, holding that the legislature has the power to designate who shall have power to levy taxes to make improvements re- gardless of whether the persons so named lives in the county where the district is located. The suit was oc- casioned as a result of a suit in the Lincoln chancery court against a commissioner of the district. The county judge of Linocln county was named to levy the taxes. Because part of the district lies in Jefferson coun- ty, the validity of that part of the district was attacked.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
MAGNOLIA WILL
 HAVE NEW STATION


 The Magnolia Petroleum company has purchased a half block of ground at the intersection of West Sixth avenue and the Cotton Belt railroad, and will erect there a $20,000 fire proof central distributing station.
 The Magnolia Petroleum company, formerly at Fourth and Plum, has en- joyed such an increase in business within the last few years, together with better switching facilities at the new site, that it is necessary to make the change.
 Building operations will begin as soon as materials are on hand. The half block of ground was purchased by the company thru Taylor and company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
MAN HAS MIRACULOUS
 ESCAPE.

: ''l was told by our family phy- sician that l could not live without an operation, as my liver and gall sack were in such a condition. l set the day to go to the hospital, but Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Since taking it l am feeling like a two-year old. am sure ] never could have survived an operation" It is a sim pie, harmless preparation that re- moves the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the in- flammatiOn which causes practically all stomach liver. and intestinal ail- ments, including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refund ed.
 For sale by druggist everywhere
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
TAYLOR CONTINUES ILL.

Warren M. Taylor, manager of the Pine Bluff Traffic Bureau continues i'll in Chicago. where he was sent af- ter a visit to Mayo brothers, at Rochester, Minn. Writing to A. G. Whidden, secretary of the Rotary club here, Mir. Taylor says he will be com- pelled to remain in Chicago for sev- eral weeks, and requests any of his numerous Pine Bluff friends Coming to Chicago to come see me-" as he is confined to bed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18

is the bebst money America ever in- vested. It will return thousand fold in industrial and commercial ac- tivities, and the seas have become great pathways us commerce for Americas merchant marine.
 In Jefferson county we do what we make up our minds to do. We will subscribe for our full quota of bonds. and good perdhntage a9ove the amount allotted us. We will not do it because it is a good investment, but we will do t because we know
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
,. ECONOMY.

Suppose you wish to catch man of substantial quality.
 One who will always feed and olothe and house you.
 One who wants to own his home and "get on."
 Do you want to help him build for his future and yours?
 once knew man, and a very good man, too. who married a girl because she ordered pork and beans, the cheapest article on the menu. when he invited her 10 an expensive restaurant A girl who would be so careful of his pocket book before marriage. he req soned, would make a safe wife,
 But beware the tightwad,
 Economy Is fine' The spender is a fool! But be careful to get one who is not unbalanced on the thrift Idea.
 It would mean lifetime of begging for money from a tight wad husband. Think of having to coax nickle by nickle. for house hold expenses CT for a new hat or dress!
 Courtship presents are good index of mans character in this regard Are his presents merely costly or merely cheap? Are they thoughtful, kind and appropriate?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
REV. STEELE WILL
 SPEAK TO BOYS

Rev. E. R. Steele will be the speak CT at the boys bean supper at the Y. M. C. A. tonight. Rev. Steele has gained quite a following since he began his revival services at the First Christian church, and has spok- en to number of various organiza- tions. The supper will begin at 6:15 o'clock
  Don't Change Your Husband"
 4-18-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-18
SINGING SCHOOL CLOSES.

The ten days singing school at the Ohio Street Baptist church will close tonight with a splendid program of gospel singing. The program will be- gin at 8:15 o'clock. The public is cordially invited.