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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
BANKS ARE ASKED
 TO HELP ARKANSAS
Proposal Is Lach Contribute Small Amount ftr Building At Frisco :,
 Exposition.

Little Rock, July 21.-The Clear ing House association of Little Rock adopted resolution recommending to the banks of this city that they contribute from one-tenth to one- twentieth of one per cent of their capital stock and surplus toward the fund being raised for the Arkansas exhibit at the San Francisco fair.
 This plan also has the approval of George w. Rogers, president of the Arkansas Bankers association, and the executive council of that organi- zation. Letters are being seat to all the banks of the state requesting them to assist. Should this be done, 1t would yield about $10,0O0, the cap itar stock of Arkansas banks being about $2O,O00,O0O in the aggregate. This would be only one-tenth of the amount the commissioners hope to raise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
MRS. WAKEFIELD
 DONS MOURNING
Wears Black Year After Death of Husband She is Accused of
 Helping Murder.

New Haven, Conn.,, July 21.-Mrs. Bessie Wakefield, now on trial for the second time for complicity in the murder of her husband, appeared in court today dressed in mourning, During all the first trial last fall and for the last two weeks during the present trial, Mrs. Wakefield never gowned herself in black.
 Mrs. Gillette, who lived in the house with the 'Wakefields at the time of the murder, sweard today that the prisoner was present at the quarrel her husband had with Jas Plew on the night of the murder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
TWO MERE TELL
 OF SEEING TWO
 MINERS SLAIN Mammoth Vein Company Officials Say Six Men
 Are Missing. INDICTMENTS ARE
 EXPECTED TODAY Superintendent of Coronado Mine. Burned Monday, Asserts He Found Bucket That Had Contained Oil
 Wear the Fire.

Fort Smith, July 21.---The Bache- Denman Coal company produced two more mine guards today who state that they will swear they witnessed the alleged execution of Clarence Sylesberry and ..ohn Baskins, mine guards, said to have hecn shot to death following Fridays battle at Prairie Creek, between union strikers and mine guards.
 The new witnesses are Bud Barton and Jasper Storms, who declare they were eye-witnesses to the execution, which was first reported by Sam Thomas, also a mine guard.
 Barton and Storms were taken to Greenwood this morning to tell their story to the grand jury. They and Thomas are expected to be examined. A close guard will be kept on these witnesses to prevent an attack on them.
 It is expected that tomorrow the grand jury at Greenwood will begin returning indictments in the wave of terror that has swept the coal fields since Friday, and which resulted in the destruction of four mine plants and the partial destruction of another.
 Officials of the Mammoth Vein Min ing company say there are still six of their employees unaccOunted for, be- sides the two who are alleged to have been killed during the battle Friday by squad of attacking miners, whose prisoners they were. Of the other ten men who were missing, all have been accounted for.
 Concerning the burning of the Coronado mine, Supt. M. B. Welsey said today the loss would aggregate $75,000, covered by insurance. He said that upon reaching the burning mine, he found lard bucket lying at the foot of the mine tipple. It had been full of coal oil which had been poured upon the building and then set on fire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
MACCABEES VOTE
 TO MERGE ORDERS

Detroit, Mich., July 21.-By unani- nous vote, delegates representing the Knights of the Maccabees in every state and the Canadian provinces vot- ed here in favor of amalgamation of the order with the Knights of the Mod ern Maccabees. The latter organiza- tion ratified the proposed amalgama- ton at a meeting in Bay City few weeks ago. The new organization will be known as the Maccabees. Detroit will be headquarters for the world, l. was announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
THOUSANDS TAKE PART IN STAR
 CITY REUNION Great Assemblage Enjoys Barbecue, Speeches
 and Music.
VETERANS ELECT:
 SONS ORGANIZE
w. M. Crook Selected as Commander of Ben Mc(ulIOch Camp-Fifty Pledge to Join Sons After Speech
 eS by Jordan, Forrest, Caldwell.

Star City, July 21.-Between five and six thousand people participated in the annual reunion of Camp Der McCulloch at the Confederate reun- ions grounds, near Star City, yester- day. Visitors were present from lief ferson, Drew, Cleveland aand Desha counties, Pine Bluff sending 300 ol more, and Monticello a large num- ber
 The best of order was had during the day, not an arrest being made for misbehavior. Everyone seemed bent on having a good time themselves, and helping others to enjoy the occasion.
 At noon there was served a splen- did dinner, consisting of barbecued beef, pork, mutton, kid, chickens. This was augmented by hundreds oi pounds of bread and hundreds of bas kets and boxes, containing pies, cakes good housewives of Lincoln county. The dinner was served on huge square table erected about the barbe- cue pits. This table was l feet wide and formed square as large as a city block Within and without, the crowd stood from four to six deep during the dinner hour There was plenty for all, and many were the complimentary expressions concern ing the preparation of the feast and the manner in which Star City people extended hospitality.
 Camp Elects Officers.
 The members of Ben McCulloch camp held their reunion and business meeting in the forenoon, the camp being called to order by Capt. w. M. Crook. After the roll call and other business was disposed of the election of officers for the next year was taken up, resulting as follows:
 w. M. Crook, commander.
 Robert Ross, first lieutenant.
 w. H. Lyle, second lieutenant.
 w. T. Drake, sergeant-major.
 J. C. Knox, adjutant.
 w. M. Newton, chaplain.
 COngressman's Son Speaks.
 Dan w. Taylor, son of Congressman Sam M. Taylor, was called upon for a speech, responding in manner in dicating he is public speaker of no mean ability. He was followed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Moses of in 15-minute address.
 Prof. Junius Jordan of Pine Bluff made the principal address of the day, delivering one of his characteristic ad- dresses, during which he spoke elo- quently of Southern manhood and womanhood, and eulogized the war riors of the Confederacy who fought so fiercely, determinedly and persist entity in defense of a principle. Prof. Jordan was frequently interrupted by tle applause of his enthusiastic audi tors.
 After an address by Gen. Thomas Green of Pine Bluff, which was also we'll received, the meeting adjourned for dinner. The old soldiers marched by twos to special table placed within the quadrangle, preceded by the Monticello band, which discoursed music during the feast and at inter- vals during the afternoon, aiding
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
DIGS GRAVE FOR
 STARVING WIFE
Awful Charge Brought Against West Virginia Husband, in Jail at
 Packersburg.

Parkersburg, w. Va, July 21.-Sam. uel Cunningham, farmer of Belle vile, is in the county jail here await ing a hearing on charges made by E.. Mayhew, state humane agent.
 Cunningham, reputed to be wealthy was arrested late yesterday on a war rant charging first degree murder Mayhew charges Cunningham starved his wife to death.
 It is alleged in the warrant that Cunningham not only failed to pro vide his wife with food for twelve days prior to her death last Friday but that he purchased a coffin three week ago and began digging a grave two weeks later.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
PardOns LOckhart.

Little Rock, July 21.-Gov. Hays has granted pardon to J. D. Lock hart, of Lawrence county, a white man. who was convicted February 26, 1913, on a charge of forgery, and sentenced to three years in the pen itentiary. He had been on parole for some time. His pardon was rec commended by a large number of cit izens, who say that he was not crim- inally, but only technically guilty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
Carbajal Demands Amnesty.

Washington, July 21-Provisional President Carbajal does not intend to surrender internationally to General Carranza, and will concentrate his military forces and resist an invasion ists to enter Mexico City without prev ious engagements not to wreak ven- geance on the lives and property of those who supported General Huerta.
 This was the tenor of informa ion from authoritative sources today in Mexico City to Washington diplomats It spread feeling of pessimism in some quarters over the possibility of an amicable settlement of the revOlu- tion.
 Emilio Rabasa, head of the delega- tion which represented General Hu- erta at the Niagara conference, arriv- ed here today and discussed the situ- ation, first with the South American mediators and then at the Mexican embassy with Jose Castellat, personal representative of Carbajal.
 Mr. Castellat, however, said he was confident ultimately there would be an agreement between Carbajal and CarranZa.
 Another aspect of the situation which was commented upon was the knowledge that General Carranza, while informing the Americans con suls at Monterey that he would re- ceive commission from Carbaial, made it plain that he would so only to arrange for the unconditional sur render by the Mexico City authorities.
 These uncompromising terms have puzzled the diplomats who were hop. ing for quick solution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
Arrest at Greenwood.

Greenwood, July 21.-The arrest here of Bee" Trout of Hartford, Ark, miner, in connection with the death of Clarence Sylesberry and John Baskins, mine guards, said to have been executed by members of the force that attacked and wrecked the mines of the Mammoth Vein com development in the mining troubles of this section.
 The. charred bodies of the two guards are said to have been found in the ashes of log house near the mine Sunday morning, which was burned shortly after the battle be- tween the contending forces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
WILSON ORDERS
 PROSECUTION 0F
 NEW HAVEN MEN Attorney General Recon mends Action, Saying Case
 Has Been Prepared. WILL ALSO SEEK TO
 DISSOLVE COMBINE McReynOlds to at Once Have Charges Presented to Federal Grand Jury. Step Fellows Refusal of Directors
 to Comply With Law.

WASHINGTON, July Y.-Criminal proceedings before a grand jury to punish the directors of the New lla- ven and a civil suit to dissolve the railroad combine will be brought inn mediately by the department of jus tce with the sanction of President Wilson.
 The position of the president and Attorney General McReynolds Was made public tonight through three leters, one from the attorney general to President J. H. Husis of the New Haven, dated July 9, one to President Wilson from the attorney general, dated today, and the presidents re- ply, written this afternoon.
 The concluding paragraph of the presidents letter is as follows:
 Tn these circumstances the course you pursue is the only one for the government to pursue. therefore request and direct that proceeding inquiry be filed, seeking the disso- luion of the unlawful monopoly ot transportation facilities in New Eng land now though to be maintained by the New York, New Haven and Hart ford company and that the criminal aspects of the case be laid before a grand jury"
 In his letter to the president, At torney General McReynolds stated that if his recommendations met with approval he would immediately give the necessary directions.
 "The criminal aspects of the case" he states in his letters. have been kept constantly in mind; much data bearing thereon was collected some months ago and care has been ex- ercised to permit nothing which might interfere with prover prosecu- tion at the appropriate time. We have not held out the slightest hope that parties guilty of criminal violations of the law would escape
 Saturday night l received a re- quest to confer with committee composed of members of the board on Monday. They came here and we discussed the situation. l emphasiz- ed the position of the government as outlined in my letter of July 9, and energetically called attention to the results which would necessarily fol- low adherence to the position taken by them. They refused, however, to admit any obligation to confirm to the Massachusetts enactment and firmly declined to carry into effect their own proposals for an adjust ment.
 With the utmost patience and in desire to enforce the law in such way as to bring no unnecessary hard ship upon New England or unfort- unate holders of the railroads secur- 1ties, l had sought to compel re- storation of lawful conditions, that, as l believe, without proper justifi- cation, the board of directors resc- lutely declined to proceed under an approved arrangement adequate to that end and altogether fair.
 Il am of the opinion, therefore, that the time is at hand when we should file proceeding in equity seeking dissolution of the unlawful monopoly of transportation facilities
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
Suffragists Use Hall.

Atlanta, Ga, July 21.-The Georgia Women's Suffrage association, which began it's two days session in this city this morning, is holding it's ses- sions in the hall, permission to do so having been given them by the house of representatives. The resolution allowing the suffragists to use the hall is notable for the fact tkat 1t passed without opposition, without discussion and with so few votes against it that a division was not even called for.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
Report on Rogers Bank.

Little Rock, July 21.--It is an- nounced by the state banking depart ment that the list of assets of the Bank of Rogers will be filed in chan cery court at Bentonville the latter part of this week. The assets are estimated at about $600.0Q0, and the liabilities outside the stock at $450,- 900. The bank will be liquidated by Special Deputy L. H. McGill. and whether or not all claims are paid in full depends upon the availability of the assets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22
THE REV. PATMONT DISAPPEARS AGAIN
Pastor Is Like Section Boss Finnegan's Famous Train Which Was "Off.
 Again. Gone Aixafn.o

Milwaukee. Wis.,, July 21.-Rev. Louis R. Patmont, temperance worker; again has disappeared. He left the train early today, on which he was 1ourneying to Detroit in charge of friends, according to 8 telegram re- ceived from Rev. Claude F. Witty, dat ed Lakeville, ILL, by Rev. sC. L. Milton, Milwaukee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22

AT ONCE-A BOY TO
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-07-22

WoNTlNuED ON PAd7E THpDE5
The Detroit times., 1914-08-05
Bodies Torn Lnfo Shreds
By Bombs Dropped
From German Ar Cr0f,

PARIS, Aug. 4.-German aviators
killed Is persons and badly damaged
the historic town of Luneville, In the
department OF, Meurthe ct MoseIle,
early today. In the early hours Of the
morning. just as the first faint streaks
of dawn were showing In the sky, q
big Zeppelin dirigible sailed out Of the
fog. It was flying low and as II passed
over the church of st. jacques a guam
tity Of high explosive was dropped. II
missed the church and fell In the
square alongside. The conclusion
when 1t exploded was terrific. One of
the sidewalks Of the church was demol-
isEed and patrol of troops stationed
there was annihiliated. The dirigible
then proceeded over the Notifications,
dropping other bombs there and de-
molishing part OF the embankmcnt.
French aviators were despatched
from Nancy today to locate the Yep
pelin dirigibie that dropped the
bombs on the town OF Luneville.
There is intense indignation In on
cial quarters over the action OF the
Germans. While Il Is admitted that
in warit II the privilege of an enemy
to infict every possible damage on
the lighting forces of his opponents
the dropping OF bombs on unprotect-
ed towns without warning IL declared
to be violation Of the rules Of civ.
ilized warfare.
According to the reports available
here the bombs dropped at Luneville
were made up of Germany's new high
explosive and were particularly dead
". The 16 soldiers killed are said
to have literally been blown to pieces.
Bodies were rent into small pieces
and heads and limbs torn into shreds.
II is stated that the Germans tried
TO destroy the historic palace of Lor-
raine, but that their bombs missed
the mark.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-05
DELAYS NAMING
PENSION PROBER
Judge Hubert Will Not Make
Appointment Till September.
Mrs Farmer Favored

The appointment OF another in
vestigator for the mothers pension
stan will be delayed until Sept. 1,
according to Judge Hubert. How
ever. Mrs. ]. Farmer will act in the
capacity OF Investigator for the pres
ent month, and may be appointed to
the permanent place. She will be
paid by the county.
Judge Hulbert's idea is to give Mrs.
Farmer '.try-out" and allow her to
handle the work for a month. II Is
understood that II she proves her
ability to handle the cases, she will
get the permanent place. She has
been working as volunteer for the
three weeks, and those who have
watched her work, report that she
seems well adapted for 1t.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-05

pears to me TO b sisnt1dad q
the news from Europe, Ard ~
the sailing Of the FroncA 1@D1
the Mediterranean 60, Iooyl1I
coast unprotected from oo
That seems TO point - -
standing with Great Bvltotn ~
nish the protection needed |cl
the purpose Of the fleets Gc1I@3 oI
south n TO overAwe ItnIvnn4
live up TO Its declsrauon o<
ity. II the French shouI6 a.
Italian navy. a. they - q
then not only Italy would ~ IL
mercy but the Italians Wou)1 n(
ately lose control Of Tripo6 81
they recently fought = ~
with Turkey. Thus ta1y = l11
with severe losses ghou14 -
with the other members Of t1o
alliance"
Mr.. Moore's attitude q % ~
advantage Of the situation q ~
Germany finds hcrpeh. seeuno N
the general one horo.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-05
EACH POWER
STRIVING TO PROVE
THAT OTHER SIDE
WAS AGGRESSOR
tConti.ued from PAGE oae1

matum delivered to Servia by Aus
tria has sprung the flame now en-
veloping the most powerful nations
OF the world.
Standing aloof, shielding her peo-
pie from disaster, Italy Is endeavor-
ing to avoid the conflict. but pressing
down upon her is Germany, demand
ing that she live up to the terms of
the triple alliance and aid in resist
ing the attack OF Russia and France" ("
1t Is the claim that these two ma
tions attacked him that the kaiser
has seized upon, not only to put him
self In favorable light before the
world, but to put Italy in the posi-
tion Of refusing to fulfill the duty Inn
posed upon her by the alliance.
Italy insists that the kaiser and
Austria are engaged in war of ag-
gression. Upon the ground that the
triple alliance is only for defensive
purposes she is maintaining neutral
ity.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-05
AUTO DRIVER
IS BLAMED FOR
DEATH OF man
Killing Of Fred Kunze Laid to
'Sheer Carelessness" Of Rich
ard p. Dunno
EMPLOYED AS CHAUFFEUR
BY MRS. F. STETTLER
Finding Of Coroner's Jury VIII
Be Passed Along to
Prosecutor

Richard p. Dunno. chauffeur for
Mrs. Frances stettler. OF No. S6
Chandler-ave., was held directly re-
sponsibie for the death OF Fred
Kunze, by jury in Coroner Burgess
court room. Tuesday morning, after
an inquest into the auto accident that
resulted In the death OF kunze, at
Virginia park and Woodward-ave.,
July 10.
"We find that Fred Kunze came to
his death as the result OF sheer care
iessness ON the part of Chauffeur
Dunne,. was the unequiyocal and
blunt way in which the verdict read.
Coroner Burgess turned the verdict
over to Prosecutor Frazer. with the
recommendation that he take action.
Kunze, who lived on the Gamble-rd..
q mile east OF Woodward-ave., was
waiting for street car at Woodward
ave. and Virginia park, when he was
struck and killed by the auto driven
by Dunno.
Testimony at the inquest showed,
Coroner Burgess, says, that there was
no obstruction of any sort to obscure
Dunne's view OF the street No street
car ar other vehicle was in the way.
Dunno sped along Woodward-ave,,
on the right side of the street. until
he neared the place where Kunze was
standing, and then, for some mex
plicable' reason, swerved across the
street, directly upon Kunze.
The inquest was first set for July
"a, but when the arrangements were
all made, Coroner Burgess learned to
his surprise that Dunno had gone TO
Pennsylvania on q vacation, without
giving notice to the officials. The In
quest was postponed, and when Cor.
oner Burgess learned that Dunno had
returned he set the inquest for Tues
day, and notified Dunno, Monday, to
appear
The Detroit times., 1914-08-05
FRENCH ARMY
RESERVES HERE
ARE CALLED UPON
tCosr.sed from Pase o.el.


for the Belgian Red Cross society oi
which he said his sister is the head
"The action of Germany In violating
the neutrality of Belgium is inexcus,
able. declared the baron. by interna.
tional law and treaty the kaiser was
forbidden to encroach upon Belgium,
but he rs respecting no obligations.
His grandfather pursued the same sort
OF tactics In starting Germany ON her
modern political development. The
present kaiser win not be similarly
successful az he hopes to be. He will
soon find himself badly fooled In TAX
ing such course"
Belgium, though very insignificant
In fighting strength as compared with
the great nations OF Europe, 10 not to
be despfsed. according to the baron.
'In military tactics and the science
of warfare she is not surpassed by
any nation" he said. "She has some
Of the best fortresses in Europe and
can put up stubborn defensive night
with her 100000 men. The city OF
Antwerp is provided with unique
defense. BY the touching OF an cleo
trio button. the country round about
her for several miles can be flooded by
turning in the waters OF the North sea
Once. years ago. one of the gates by
which the water would be let IN broke
and general inundation was avoided
only with great difiiculty."
The baron has been In this country
since 1900. Before coming here, he
saw service In the army, lighting
against the Congo Free State In South
Africa. He lost the sight OF one eye
then and Is no longer acceptable for
military duty.
The German reserves, OF whom
n 10 estimated that there are between
1000 and 5000 here. received instruc.
tions, Monday. TO report Immediately
to the German consul In Chicago.
The British vice-consul IN Detroit
Howard q. Meredith, received a cable.
gram, Monday, instructing him TO noti
| ~ the masters Of all British vessels
here and In nearby ports that the Brit.
fish naval reserves have been called tc
service. Many men In the employ oi
the American and Canadian lines on