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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
HIGHER WAGES FOR
 POSTAL EMPLOYES
 ARE RECOMMENDED
Commissions Suggestions to Cost $33,000,0O First
 Year

/! Washington, May 31.-A joint con. gressional commission today recon. mended salary increases for .posta employees, effective July 1. The ad vances would amount to approximate, ly $33,000,000 the first year.
 The report provides increases iron $150 to $250 annually for postaI clerks and letter carriers, with $40( supervisory officers, postmasters ot the first class, receiving above $5,- 900 would not be granted in&eases
 For rural delivery carriers, the commission recommended $1, 800 for 24-mile route and an addition of $50 for each mile in excess of that distance. Motor route carriers cover- ing 50 miles or more would receive not in excess of $2,G0O. The pay of village delivery carriers would be from $1,000 to $1,200. Should the recommendations of the commission based on hearings held in various parts of the country be adopted, clerks at first and second, postoffices as we'll as city carriers would be di- vided into five classes with those in the first clas sreceiving $1,400 ; nually and S100 added for ech class. Substitutes and temporary clerks would receive 60 cents an hour while special clerks would be paid from $500 to $2,000- annually. Watch men, messengers, and laborers would be divided into two grades, the first receiving $1,350 and the second $1,- 45O.
 Clerks in the postal mail service would be divided into six classes with those in the first class receiv- ing $t,60O; those in the sixth class $2,300 and all others graduated be- tween.
 Inspectors Raised.
 Service for all clerks, the commits sion's report recommended, would be on an average of eight hours per day, 306 days per year. Division su- perintendents would receive $4.200 annually, assistant superintendents $3,200; chief clerks, $3,000 and as sistant chief clerks, S2,500.
 Pay of postoffice inspectors would range from $2,30O to $4,200 with an allowance of not more than $5 day for expenses while travelling. Clerks GU NiFaSlOIi oVIo VI liiC POSb- office inspection service would re- ceive from $1 500 to $2,600.
 A graduated increase was proposed by the commission for first class postmasters receiving less than $5,000 annually, ranging from $20O to $400 for postmasters now receiving 5000 to $3,70O annually; $4o0 to $500 for those now getting between $3,700 and s3,80O and $500 to $500 for those whose pay now is between $500 and $4,000.
 Second class postmasters whose present salary ranges from $2,300 to $3 ,000 would receive an increase from $1O0 to $500. Assistant postmasters would receive $50 for each grade up to $2,150. Third class postmasters would be increased $500 from basic salaries each, the salaries ranging from $1 ,000 to $2,200. The commits sion also recommended that fourth class postmasters be allowed 40 per cent on cancellations of $75 per quar- ter and less; 115 per cent from $75 to $100 of cancellations per quarter and in excess of $10O per quarter, 100 per cent on the first $100; 75 per cent on the next $100 and 60 per cent on the remainder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
FINDS s100,CO0 JEWELS.

Chicago, May 31.T-Jewels valued at approximately $10O,000 lost from a motor car as she drove through Ev- anston, suburb, today had been re- turned to Mrs. James Simpson, wife of the vice president of large de- partment store and Thor Alfredson, carpenter, was $100 richer and Jus tice of the Peace Johnright Barsu- man, also had $100 toward his fund for a circulating library. Alfred son found the jewels and called in Judge Barsuman to find the person who had lost them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
WON'T DELAY CONFERENCE

Rome, May 31.-The Messagero says today it learns that as a re. suit of urgent representations bv Premier Millerand of France. Pre- miers Lloyd George and Nitti have agreed the conference of rpresenta tvs of the allie sand Germany at Spa shall b held on June 21 and that there shall be no postponement + is expected the conference will con, tinue week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01

4 crepe eeorgette can ho f., clndcd iii this summers wasd- robe. particularly if it is Ha,t',: simply and smartiy as th:S sin z. topped by a smashing big eia":, straw hat. The straight, net tn> full skirt is evenly hnny' ?::o,l |, bandeau over a fourdatic, Of G,'s or of saousseline. Tie lolics, with it's sleeves cut in ciia w-i'f it, is fastened un tho baci. viii tiny georgette-covered buttci,s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01

shining and the insurance policy is
 dry. Tomorrow will be collection day.
 It is as lovely as that, say the in- surance brokers. The rate here will be the same as those in effect in amount-15 to 20 per cent of the amount of the premium.-New York Evening Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
TO. SELL U. s. SHIPS.

Washington, May 31.-Sales of the government owned merchant ships as soon as practicable with provision au- ,thorizing the shipping board to sell certain classes of ships to aliens if considered advisable were tentatively agreed on today by the house and senate conferees on merchant marine legislation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
CABINET CRISIS,

Vinna, May 29.-A cabinet crisi is threatened over the seemingly ir reconciliable position of the domi nant parties over certain features O the compulsory wealth levy and prin cipally the method of appraisin, agricultural land values.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
HONOR NURSES.

Geneva, May 31.-Fifty nurses, rep resenting 15 countries, have been awarded the Florence Nightingale medal for heroism on the battlefields, by the Geneva Red Cross. Six Amer ican, eight British and eight French nurses received the decoration, which was granted posthumously to Edith Cavill, the British nurse who was executed at Brussels by the Germans in 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
COMES HOME TO FIND
 WIFE IN MOURNING WAITING FOR HIS CORPSE.

New York, May 31-Peter Kee-
 nan, a watchman, reached his
 home tonight to find his wife in t mourning, the parlor cleared of furniture for the reception of his
 F corpse and invitations being sent out to his funeral. A few hours previous his two nieces had identified as their
 Uncle Peter the body of a man who had dropped in the street and the identification had been t confirmed by his brother Thom- as, who claimed the body and mo- tified the "widow."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
148,00O Barracks
 Bags Unclaimed

New York, May 31.-There remain on Governors Island 148,000 barracE bags, 5000 trunks and boxes,~ and thousands of other pieces of unclainl- ed baggage of Americans in military service The army authorities and the Knights of Columbus have sent 8 call out to former service men to re- claim their lost property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
DRIVE ON GAMBLING

Laredo, Tex, May 31.-The la,, against gambling is to be enforced <, the state of Tamaulipas, according r. circular received yesterday fTor the state government by the mayo, of Nuevo Laredo, the Mexican to,,,, opposite Laredo. Violations of +b, law will be punishable by fines sn[ not only those engaging in the panos but spectators as well, are consid cred guilty of violating the law ac cording to the order, and officer, who fail to arrest offenders are 1;a' ble to fines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
Bolshevik Occupy
 Important City Near Persian Port

Constantinople. May. 30.- Reshh an important city in Persia, Is miles southeast of Enseli, the most import ant Caspian seaport of that country and about 150 miles northwest of Te- heran, has been occupied by Bolshev!k troops, according to advices by the Persian Legation here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
Retail Merchants
 to Meet Thursday

A special meeting of the Retail Merchants association members has been called for Thursday evening at 6:15 o'clock at the Jefferson Hotel. One of the subjects to be taken up at this time will be that of the half day closing, for the purpose of allowing employees half holiday once week. It has been advocated that stores be closed each Thursday afternoon, and this matter will be decided at the com ing meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
Unqualified, They
 Disqualified Women

Toledo, O., May 29.-Nearly one
 third of the Lucas county men who signed the referendum petitions which deprived Ohio women of the vote in the presidential primary ap- jparently are not qualified electors, according to member of the board of elections. The board has just completed checking the list. About 60,00O signatures were required here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
BASSETT WITH BANK.

L. E. Bassett, for nine years coacl of athletics at Pine Bluff High schoo and instructor in history and econo mics, today will take charge of the savings department of the Cottof Belt bank, according to an announce. ment made yesterday by the officers MT. Bassett is widely known anC popular in Pine Bluff and in the state
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
ROB POSTOFFICE.

Miami, Okla, May s1.-Gaining entrance through skylight, burglars early today pried open safe in the postoffice at Commerce, Okla, north of here, and escaped with several hundred dollars in postol receipts and undetermined amount of regis tered mail. Postage stamps worth $500 were untouched. The exact loss is unknown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
DESCHANEL TO REST.

Paris, May 31.-Prcsident Deschan- el, who was injured by fall from train near Montargris week ago, will leave by automobile on Thurs day for Chateau De La Montellerie, at LisieuX. in Normandy, where he will rest for several weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
Y. CONFERENCE ENDS,

Asheville, N. C., May 31.-The sec end world assembly of the Y. M. C. A. workers adjourned here today having been in session since May 19 More han 600 deleates from all parts of the United States and a number of foregin countries attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
SUGAR UP AGAIN

San Francisco, Cal, May 31.-The Californla-Aawaiian Sugar Refining company today gave price of $26.50 a hundred weight for sugar. The price to consumers will be 29.3 cents | pound, plus freight charge, an in- crease of 8 cents ! pound
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
CZECHO GIVE AMNESTY.

Prague. Czecho-Slovakia, May 31.-I President Thomas G. Masyrak today granted amnesty to all political of lenders, with the exception of those convicted of either espionage of mur- der.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
ELKs TO MEET TONIGHT.

Initiation ceremonies at the Elks this evening will be featured by a Dutch luncheon and a musical pro gram. The following will be accept ed into the order: George P. Henry, N. 4 Shelton, ". ?. Smith, Sam Balm and Vernon Moseley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
MANY UNEMPLOYED.

Vienna, May 31.-Unemployment pay has cost the government 44T,000 crowns in the past 16 months. There are now 42,000 unemployed in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
WINDS HALT FJSHEPS

Toledo, o, May 29-High winds on the lake have prevented much fish ing in this locality, according to local fish dealers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01
PAL MOORE WINS.

Portland, Me-, May 31.-Pal Moore of Memphis defeated Jabez White to- night in 12 round boxing bout.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-01

To a great many people Memorial day merely means a day when they play double headers in every league.
The New York herald., 1920-01-25

Haas and Field Executive Schwartz, who
had just arrived. The day closed with
the temperature at u degrees below.
First call sounded. The day of big
events was on. and the weather was
little warmer, &c degrees. Mr.. GLADDEN.
with some of the scouts continued their
work on the outdoor camp which they
had started the previous day.
During the afternoon treasure hunt
was held; some took places on either side,
while others took tracking tests. At night
New Years Eve was celebrated with
some lively fistic bouts and wrestling
matches. followed by musical pro-
gramme. Then there were stories and
refreshments.
Next day there were tests and ice skat-
ing. After supper n campifer was built,
around which we sang and enjoyed our
selves in general
January was sad day, for we could
not think with Joy of returning to the
city.
Scout Commissioner Lorillard Spencer
and his son came into camp in time for
lunch and remarked. See the end of
fine camp" Soon after that we started
for home.
The next one-week camp of Manhattan
Counsel at the Bear Mountain reservation
will be held during the Easter holidays.
The New York herald., 1920-01-25

straw. where they were camping. Taps at
10:15 finished the day.
To the surprise of ALL first call the
next morning was sounded on bugle at
715 followed at five minutes intervals by
reveille and assembly. The hike planned
was called. off, for during the night
heavy snow had fallen and was still fall
ing but we had a short instruction hike
for those who wanted to learn something
about tracking.
The seven scouts and their scoutma ster
who had come in the eveving before, left
by sleigh, and Chief Sea Scout Wilder
left by automobile for New York.
WnEm Water a Luxury.
First and second class tests were given
to those who were prepared for them
and instruction was given to the others.
Retreat was blown at half-past four. All
scouts were required to wash in the cabin
with warm water, yes, it's true. in warm
water, for the first time since we had
come to camp.
After supper Mr.. GLADDEN. gave US talk
on Bird Study" and announced that he
would be glad to meet any scouts in
terested in this subject upon appointment.
Lieutenant Lands then gave us few
points on outdoor cooking. Call to quar-
ters sounded at nine o'clock, just in time
to greet Assistant Scoutmaster Harry
The New York herald., 1920-01-25
COME HERE TO STUDY SLAY PHYSICIANS

lowship. He will make a special study of
the organization of hygienic work in fac
tories and the latest methods of treating
venereal disease, in order to introduce
new ideas and methods in his native coun-
try.
DR.. Hyneck Pelc. who received his de-
gree in 1918 from the University OF Prague
gained experience in the hospitals in
Nemecky Brod and Plzen, Bohemia. and
was later attached to the sanitary service
in Cognac. France.
DR.. Jarosav Tulka, who was born at
Zahradka. Bohemia, twenty-five years
ago. is q graduate of this years's class in
medicine at the University of Prague. He
worked with the Y NJ. G. A. in Vienna as
student assistant in tuberculosis under
Professor Honl. director of bacteriology at
the University At the time of his nom
ination he was assistant at the Bohemian
Sociological institute at Hranice, Moravia
He will devote himself particularly TO tu-
berculosis problems.
The fourth member of the party. DR.
Karel Driml after being graduated in
medicine Mt Prague in 1914, passed an ex-
amination in ship hygiene and tropic
diseases and qualified as an officer of the
State Board Of Health He has special
lied in bactcriology and gynecology. Dur
ing the war he had charge of an epidemic
hospital. and later was assistant in
structor in the Institute Of Bacteriology
lie is twenty-cight years old and married
The New York herald., 1920-01-25

Four physicians from Czecho-Slovakia
have Joined the ranks OF those who are
now studying methods of public health
administration in American medical
schools, under fellowships OF the Rock
The Fo1nc alton provides feliowshps for
special study in this country to promis-
ing medical men from various countries
in which the Foundation is cooperating
in public health programme, or in the
development Of medical centres. After
completing their studies in the United
States. these men Will return to their
respective countries 20 aid in programmes
of public health and medical education.
DR.. Zdeuek Bernard, a Bohemian.
twenty-nino years old, after attending
school I'm Casiav. where he was born,
passed to the gymnasia in Most and Ire
bon and thence to the universities of
Vienna and Prague. He received the
degree of Doctor of Medicine from the
University OF Prague in 1914, and passed
the examination as an officer OF the
State Board of Health.
He was attached to a sanitary unit in
the Balkans and later served on the
Western front an das special physician
in cholera and typhus epidemics. After
partial recovery from a wound in the lung
in 1917, he was an assistant in the Hospital
for Invalids in Prague until his appoint
ment to the Rockefeller Foundation fell
The New York herald., 1920-01-25
DeStroyers Sold
to Private Concern
Vessels, with Long Record in At
lantic and Pacific Fleets, To
Be Scrapped.

PHILADELPHIA, Saturday. - Thirteen
torpedo boat destroyers of the United
states Navy here have been sold to be
scrapped.
The vessels are the Stewart, Hull, Law
renee. Paul Jones, Berry Preble. TruXtum,
Bainbridge. Barry, Dale, Decatur, Worden
and whipple and are in the basin OF the
Philadelphia Navy Yard.
All the destroyers. before the war. we're
units of the Asiatic Pacific and Atlantic
fleets. During the war they were in
active service. The Decatur, 1t is reported
won two service chevrons.
This is the largest fleet ever purchased
from the navy by a private concern. The
ships were constructed between 1901 and
1905 and cost the government approxi-
rnately s250,000 each. The purchase price
in the present scale has not been an
nounced, but it is understood IL runs
into several hundred thousand dollars.
The purchasers will have the vessels
transported to their property at Brides
burg, p. near her. on the Delaware River,
where they will be dismantled.
The New York herald., 1920-01-25

Dcnx stsy etuffed upi Omit blowing
and erufflingt A dose or "Pape's Cold
Cenupound" taken every two hours. until
thrse dosoe are taken usually breaks UP
q epId srd euds all grippe misery.
The first dose "Opens ,clogsed-,ip rostrils
sas six- -ns6ss SaA szf< head; ctops nesep run.
The New York herald., 1920-01-25

ming: relieves headache, dullpess. fever.
ishness, sneczing, soreness. stiffness.
"Papes Cold Compound" is the quick
est. surcst relief known and costs only
= fcw cents ut drug stores. II acts with
out assistance Tastes nice. Contains
no auinine, Insiat on rspcsi--Adx.
The New York herald., 1920-01-25
For Child's Liver and Bowels

Mother! Say California" then you win
get genuine California Syrup of Figs" Full
directions for babies and children Of all ages
who are constipated, bilious, fcyeriSb, tongue
coated or full of cold are plainly printed on
the hottie, Children love this delicious laxative
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-21
Speaking Tours

Columbus, Ohio, July 2l.-The cen
trail and eastern states will comprise
the initial speaking forum Of Gov
arnor Cox, according tc tentative plans
announced today. Almost Immediately
after his notification, now set for
August 7, the governor plans to spend
three weeks in these states and then
start western tour early in Septem
Der.
It also was announced that the vice
presidential nominee, Franklin d,
Roosevelt probably would tour the
west, including the Pacific coast,
states while Governor Cox is in the
east, Mr.. Roosevelt then will transfer
his activities to the east, while his
chief is west.
Next week, Governor Cox stated
today, work on his speech of accept
ance will be begun. The governor
said his address would require, "at
least part of a newspaper page
He plans to have it printed at his
newspaper office in Dayton and said
he would have to do a rush Job to
insure time for distribution to the
nations press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-21
OKLAHOMA CROPS MAKE
GOOD SHOWN c IS REPORT
FROM WEATHER BUREAU

Oklahoma City, July 21-With am.
pie moisture now in the ground. an
exceptionally good corn crop is prac-
ticaly assured for this year, says the
synopsis of weather and crop condi-
tions in the state for the week ending
July 20, issued today by the weather
bureau here. Early corn is reported
to be maturing, while most of the late
planted Is in the silk and tassel or
roasting ear stage. The condition is
given as from good to excellent.
Temperatures during the week We're
seasonable with unusually high hu.
midity for midsummer, says that part
Of the report referring to weather con.
ditions.
Heavy dews. adequate sunshine, and
rains in the north portions and scat.
tered showers in the southern portion
are noted. The report declares the
yeek was one of exceptionally fine
weather." for growth of all vegetation
and all crops generally made excel
lent progress.
Threshing OF wheat and oats is re-
ported to have been further delayed by
wet weather in the northern portion
OF the state, while much of the grain
is wet in the spot, though not mate
rally damaged
Grain sorghums, broom corn, sweet
potatoes, peanuts and truck crops
made excellent progress and are very
promising" continues the crop sum.
mary. Broom corn is heading in the
southern portion of the area Pastures
are good to excellent and the third
stand Of alfalfa is making fine growth
and will soon be ready to cut. Cotton
made good to excellent progress in
the southern and western portions,
where it is blooming and fruiting
nicely. In the northeastern portion of
the area, there was too much rain
and cloudiness. and the plants are
making rather rank growth. and the
weekly progress was generally only
fair. While weevil. square borers and
boil worms are reported in various To-
| calities, there has as yet been no Sc
rious insect damage and the condition
OF the cotton crop has steadily i'm
proved"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-21
III ROU Gil EFFO RTS Of
GOOD ROADS COMMITTEE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
BAD S I RIP OF RO AD is.
PUT IN GOOD CONDITION

The quarter of mile of street eX.
tending from the end of the pavement
ON McI.ish avenue to the city limits
connecting with the gravel road to
Lone Grove has been finished, and
now that special piece of highway
which was nightmare to travellers is
one Of the best in the city.
The work was taken up by the
Chamber Of Commerce several weeks,
ago. with Olin Wolverton and Don
Cochran drafted to finance the idea.
After securing specifications, they, Sc
cured sufficient funds to do the work,
with the result the job is finished
and is as fine a piece Of gravel road
as can be found anywhere in the
county.
The matter was brought to the at
tention Of the Chamber of Commerce
some time ago by County Commits
sioner, Joe Taylor. who pointed out
that this was the only bad break
in the highway between the city and
the oil fields. The matter was then
referred to the road committee Of the
Chamber of Commerce, and steps
taken TO build the piece Of road
Travellers may now travel from
Arlmore to the oil fields over as good
highway as can be found in the
entire state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-21
LEADERS OF CHI CA CO
INDUSTRIES APPROVE
PLANS HOUS|N c Ass N

Chicago, July 2l.--Leaders of $50
Chicago industries today expressed ap.
prova of the plan Of the Chicago
housing association to sell homes at
cost, Employees will be given an
opportunity to invest in per cent
first mortgage real estate bonds, Sc
cured by the rs houses already erect.
ed by the association on a 4O.acre plot.
Investors will become owners of
$4,000 homes. which the association
sells for from $4,000 to $4,000 on terms
of 10 per cent down, and monthly
payments of from S35 to $40.
OF the S10OO,OOO cost of the 175
houses already built, 100000 has been
subscribed by Benjamin j. Rosenthal.
said to have fathered the idea J. Ogden
Armour, Albert u. Lasker, Edward
Morris, julius Rosewald. Frederick W.
Uphal. Thomas r. Wilson and VIM.
Wrigley Jr