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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
ALLIES TAKE OFFENSIVE.
Paris Relieves Few Days Will Deter.
 mine Fighting in Flanders.

Paris, Nov. 27--Fresh efforts of the Germans to cut through the al- lies line to the south of Dixmude and relieve the beleaguered Prussian occu- pants of that place, have been defeat ed by the French and British forces holding this section of the front, &C., cording to official announcement from the war office at Bordeaux
 The Germans directed two furious drives at the bridges which had been constructed by the British and Bel- gians engineers and sappers across the Yser at two points. but both were repulsed with ease by the defenders of the crossings.
 This is the first official admission of the French war office that prepa- rat!ons were being made for a for ward movement from the Yser posi- tion. The bridges were constructed for the purpose of transportin,. troops in great force to the right bank of the canalized river for the purpose of following up the advant- age which has been apparent to the allies for the past two days.
 It is the belief of military observ- CTS in Paris that the hour for the de- cisive French offensive which shalf spell defeat, retreat or surrender for the army of the duke of Wurtemburg is fast approaching.
 It is the general belief here that the only obstacle to violent resump- tion of the offensive on the part of the allies is the strong grip in which winter now holds the rival armies. The freezing weather has effectively stopped operations on large scale, and the situation during the day was reported as very quiet.
 Rheims was bOmbarded by the Germans, and in the Argonne there were attacks and counter attacks be- tween small attachments of infantry which attempted sallies from their trenches and were content with alter nate gains and losses of never moro than p yards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
BATTLING IN POLAND.
|Russians Trying to Prevent Retreat ing Germans from Merging.

petrograd. Nov. 27.-Double defeat has been administered by the Rus sian forces on the German army in Poland, and great legicns of troops are being hurled into the titanic con Inlet to turn the defeat into a rout.
 Not only has the army of General lyon Hindenberg been crushed. but the army of General von Matsen, which was brought up to relieve von Hin- denberg, also has met with defeat.
 Enormous bodies of Russians are prEssing forward to cut off the re- treat of von Hindenberg's armies and administer another blow in the defeat 0f the invaders.
 This reserve strength has become available by active operations on Grand Duke Nicholas battle line. Through the victories won at Lodz and at Lowicz and by reason of the relief of Warsaw. accomplished by these triumphs, the troops are no longer needed for defensive opera tons. The first offensive was re- vealed today in unofficial dispatches from the front, which reported the intention of the Russians to take up the pursuit of the Germans retreating along the line north of Lowicz. Their duty will be to prevent this detached body of von Hindenberg's army from forming a union with the left wing, which is in retreat from Lodz.
 The division of the German front was accomplished hy the driving of a wedge into the kaiser's line between lodz and Lowicz.
 The Germans effort is now to com bine these forces. The Russian plan to prevent the union. The result the most terrific. and most stub- oornly fought running battle in the history of the war. As yet it is with out decision.
 The Germans are virtually sur rounded and destruction or surrender must certainly be their fate unless lae kalser's forces can bring about a miracle and successfully extricate the entrapped forces.
 me critical stage of the battle Is aamltted by the Russian general staff walch has adopted a policy of clam like silence.
 me populace is clamoring for news u the encounter on which rests the successor failure of tho supreme eff v .vr's or the two greatest commanders "e n warning nations have produced. me battle is developing strongly % .s laVor of the Russian army" is al tue attaches of the staff headquar. 'ers will say.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28

London, Nov. 27.-German subma- rines have sunk two more British ships and q German mine has sent to the bottom British naval collier, ac- cording to an official announcement today.
 The submarines victims were the merchantmen Malhit and Primo. They were destroyed in the English channel. All members of their crews were saved. The collier khartoum struck mine off Grimbsey. The col Hers crew was landed al Grimbsey.
 Coming on the heels of the disaster which befell the British battleship Bulwark, these new evidences of a hostile naval menace have spread consternation over England. Despite official assurances public confidence has been given another severe shock, and the British press is insistent upon better measures for protecting the British coast.
 Eight of the thirty bodies recover ed from the Bulwark have been identi- fed Among those identified was that of . Captain Guy Bolator, commander of the ill-fated battleship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Arrests Mexican Employed by General Funston While
 at Vera Cruz.
SPANIARDS ARE SLAIN
Spanish Ambassador Rian0 Reports to Washington That Several C0nn- trymen Were killed and
 Homes Booted.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Despite Car
 ranzas guarantees that MeXicans em-
 ployed by Major General Funston Tn the administration of Vera Cruz
 would not be molested, the arrest of one such Mexican was reported to the state department today by Consul
 Canada No details were given.
 The new civil government at Vera
 Cruz has been announced, but has not
 yet been put in full operation. Consul Canada reports the police
 apparently are still under military
 control. Continued quiet prevails and
 Generals Aguilar and Martinez have
 reiterated Carranza's promise of pro- lection for American life and prop
 erty.
 Generals Hay and Villareal, Car
 ranza cheftains, recently reported under arrest in Mexico City, are in Monterey with Carranza garrisons. Latest dispatches to the state de- partment report General Villa and ais forces at Tula, about 40 miles from
 Mexico City.
 Zapatistas Slay Spaniards. Spanish Ambassador Riano receiv- ed official dispatches from Madrid to- day saying several Spaniards had been killed and their homes had been pillaged when the Zapata forces en- tered Mexico City. MT. Riano had no direct advices on the subject from
 Mexico City and Secretary Bryan upon whom he called for information, had none. It is assumed that the Spanish ambassador in Mexico report ed to the Madrid foreign office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Accepts Place on Committee to Administer Part of
 Big Fund Here.
ENGLAND CHAIRMAN
Pine Blum Banker Nnl, Wan Gn Con- mittpe Who Is Practical Cotton Wan Appointment From Na.
 tiGnal Chairman.

s. C. Alexander, president of the Merchants & Planters bank of this city. yesterday accopttd the appoint i mant as a member of the cOmmitte" Of seven men who will have tllo duty of approving and recommending all leans to be made in this state ont of the $135. .000. .O0O cotton pool fund. The letter tendering ;Ae appoint ment came to Mr. AleX1ndor ycster- day from w. P. Holly. secretary of the cotton loan committee at New York and after discussing tho matter with number of his friends, Mr. Alexander wrote and forwarded his acceptance.
 The appointment of Mr. Alaxand'l is considered by local business men as high hcnor to Mir. Alexander and to Pine Bluff. because of the nature of the duties which will devolve upon the members of the committee. Mr Alexander's acceptance completes the organization of the Arkansas commit tee, which is composed of the fol'a"
 ing widely knvAn men, nearly all oi whom have already accepted:
 J. E. England, Little Rock, chair man; Edward Cornish. Little Rock; w. h. Hemingway. Iittl" Rock; George w. Rogers, Little Rock; W. T Lane, Jonesboro; w. J. Echols, FoHt Smith, and Mr. Alexander.
 Only Cotton Man on Board
 One of Mr. Alexander's frends mentioned last evening that all the
 members of the committee are bank CTS, and that MT. Alexander has the
 additional advantage of being thf only practical cotton man on tht committee. MT. 'Alexander's appoint
 ment came as surprise 10 him. par ticularly because of the fact tha' when the cotton pool was first pro-
 posed MT. Alexander expressed his disapproval of the scheme. even mak- ing an address against it at meet ing of bankers at which the matter came up. The fund has all been raised, and the central committee, which is com posed of the individual members o1 the federal reserve board, is in co" pleta charge of the arrangements to disburse the money among the farm CTS in the shape of loans. Details ar now being arranged by the central committee. the membership Of which is as follows:
 w. G. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, chairman; J. s. Williams Charles s. Hamlin, Paul M. Warburg F. A. Delan, w. P. G. Harding, and A | c Miller, the committee having It's or fees in Washington
 The cotton loan committee is com" posed of w. P. G. Harding, chairman Washington; Paul M. Warburg. Wash ington; Albert H. Wiggin, New York
 James s. Alexander, New York: ! James B. Forgan, Chicago: Festus J
 Wade. St. Louis; Levi l.. Rue. Phila- delphia: William A. Gaston, Boston
 with w. P. Holly secretary, New York.
 The Arkansas committee will have to investigate all applications for
 loans to be made from the big fun'
 in this state, and without the approv al of this committee, mo loans in Ar kansas will be made from the fund.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
How Kitchener Fooled the Arabs.

An incident in Kitchener's careHl during his early Egyptian days which is vouched for by one of his relatives, strikingly illustrates hls personal courage and clevernes' TWO Arabs had been caught but they feigned deafness, and Kitchener could get nothing from them. They were detained in tent. In half an hour another spy was caught, and bundled into the ten with the other two. The' were left for an hour, talking brlskly all the time, and then the door was thrown open and the third spy d. manded to be taken to the nead- quarters. It was Kitchener himse'f who had, of course, found out all nc wanted to know.--From the Deeem- Der Strand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Millions for Horses.

East St. Louis, Ill.,, Nov. 27.-Since the war began horses and mules val ued at $2,499,000 have been shipped from the National stock yards here to the French and British govern ments. Contracts have been let for 5000 to 13,0O0 additional animals to be shipped from this city, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Memphis and Fort Worth. The British government is willing to buy 100000 horses under contracts calling for the delivery of the animals free on board at shipping points; but dealers cannot take such risks. as the expense of feeding train loads of horses at seaports while the shipper waits for vessels would be too great.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
NEW YORK STOCK
 EXCHANGE RESUMES
Restricted Trading Arrangement: Will Permit Printing Tras.
 actions On Tickers.

New York, Nov. 27.-The Stock ex- change announced that the plans for restricted trading in bonds which will be resumed tomorrow, has been revised to permit actual transactions being printed on the tickers. It previously had been the plan or the exchange to hSve prices and distributed to brokers by printed slips. The committee of five, it was expected, would make some announcement regarding minimum prices during the course of the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Pastor of First Methodist Church Makes Announce
 ment at Conference.
WILL RAISE $20O,0OC
Named at Financial Commissioner by Board of College, for Which He Has Already Secured
 S275,OO0.

That Rev. James Thomas, pastor ol the First Methodist church here, has accepted the tender of the office o1 financial commissioner for Hendrix college, and will be formally elected to that office, was the announcement made by Dr. Thomas himself yester. day at Little Rock, during the session of the annual meeting of the Little Rock conference of the Methodist church, according to news brought tc Pine Bluff last evening by D. B. .Iiven who has been in attendance upon the conference.
 Dr. Thomas has been with the First Methodist church here the past two years. coming from Texarkana. Dur ing his stay here the church has pro- gressed and expanded in all directions as did also the TeXarkana church un- der his guidance. A man of broad views and liberal mind, active and progressive in every respect, Dr Thomas has habit of carrying out plans while other persons are still considering, and as result his achievements in church work arc we'll known in al sections of Arkan- sas, as well as in other states.
 When Hendrix college was offered a gift of $1OO,OOO by John D. Rocke- feller, provided the college raised $2OO,0O0 by it's own efforts, the gov erning board of the institution dis cussed the matter of selecting a flnan- cial commissioner and rendered the position to Dr. Thomas. He has had it under consideration for some time and his announcement yesterday al Little Rock that he ha sdecided to ac- cept will be received by members oi his congregation here with feelings oi mingled regret and satisfaction-re- gret at losing the pastor and satis- faction that he can successfully raise the money needed by the college.
 That Dr. Thomas has already started his labors in behalf of Hendrix col lege was made known in his short ad- dress to the conference yesterday when he concluded his remarks by stating that he "has already obtained $1O,OOO of the money for the college.
 This will not be the first work by Dr. Thomas in behalf of Hendrix col lege. About five years ago, when the general board of education of the Methodist church rendered the col lege $75,00O. if the college would raise $275,0O0, Dr. Thomas accepted the financial commissionership and in three years raised the fund. It was his success in that great campaign which made the governing board o1 the institution decide upon his selec- tion for the same position at this time.
 More than ordinary interest is be- ing shown by the members of the sev- eral Methodist congregations in Pine Bluff in the list of appointments te be announced by Bishop H. c. Morri- son. because a number of changes 1T local pastors is expected. New ap, pointments will be announced Monday just prior to the adjournment of the conference.
 MT. Niven. who came from Little Rock yesterday afternoon. will return to the capital today to attend thu further sessions of the conference.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
POLES PREPARING
 FOR UNIF|CATION
Organization of National Council An. nOunced, Relying on Promises
 of Car.

Warsaw, Russia, via London, Nov H.-Organization of Polish nation al council is announced in a procla- nation published today in Polish newspapers.
 The proclamation is signed by the most prominent Polish politicians and says the object of the proclama- tion is to prepare the people for changes in their national life in event of fullfilment of Russias promise made in the name of Grand Duke Nicholas, that the dismembered parts of Poland would be reunited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Stuttgart Wants Pastor.

Stuttgart, Nov. 27.-The Rev. MT Dillon of Little Rock will fill the pull pit of the First Christian church in this city next Sunday, morning and evening.
 MT. Dillon spoke to the same con gregation here last Sunday, and it IS thought that he will receive call from the church on next Sunday to fill the vacancy in that pulpit. which was occasioned by the recent resig- nation of the Rev. Mir. Brown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Eagles to Elect Officers.

Pine Bluff aerie of the Eagles, in session Thanksgiving night, nominat- ed officers for the ensuing year and the election of the officers will be held at the meeting of the lodge next Thursday night. Efforts will be made to have the full membership of the lodge present, because of other i'm portant business to come before the organization at the next meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
FOREST FIRES OUT.
Heavy Rains Throughout Arkansas
 Extinguish Flames.

Little Rock, Nov. 27-Heavy rains falling during the past 4S hours have effectually extingnished the forest firest that had Tagged for two weeks Never before in the history of the state had the whole country been GOV cred with so impenetrable a pail oi smoke. The damage wrought was not so great, and in many cases it had really been beneficial by burning off the un&erbrush.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Minn nesfroxs Collier.

London, Nov. 27-The British ad- miralty this evening announced that the collier Khartoum had been blown up by a mine off Grimsby. The crew of the Khartoum was landed N Grims- by.
 Grimsby is on the south bank of the Humber, 15 miles southeast of Hull.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Fire Apparatus Coming.

That the new automobile fire fight ing apparatus will arrive within the next day or two, is the belief at cen tral fire headquarters, owing to the arrival yesterday of two nozzles and a horn, which are a part of the ap- paratus and which were shipped a the same time. Members of the de- partment are all anxious to help un- load and set up the machine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
FIND THIRTY BODIES
 OF BULWARk V|CTI MS
Most Are Mutilated Beyond Recogni. tiOn-BritisIl Collier Sinks After
 Hitting Mine.

London, Nov. 27-Thirty bodies of members of the crew of the British battleship Bulwark, blown up in the estuary of the Medway river yesterday, were recovered today. Most of the bodies are mutilated beyond recogni- tion. Pathetic scenes were witnessed as relatives ga Tered in an effort to obtain information regarding officbsS and members of the crew.
 The admiralty has not yet given out a list of those lost when the Bulwark was destroyed, presumably by an in ternal explosion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Counterfeit Dollars.

Little Rock, Nov. 27.-Little Rock bankers report tine circulation in the city of a large number of counterfeit silver dollars bearing the date of 1900. Secret service officials are working on the case. The coin is too thick. and the figures have glazed appearance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
At Monticello in 1915.

Little Rock, Nov. 27.-The Little Rock conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, today se- lected Monticello as the 1915 meeting place. During the day addresses were delivered by Dr. R. s. Hyer, Presi- dent of the Southern Methodist uni versity of Dallas, Texas; Dr. John Reynolds, president of Hendrix col lege, Conway, Ark, and Dr. James Thomas, commissioner of education for Arkansas MethOdism.
 Col. George Thornburgh's report on temperance was read and adopted. Dr. Frank Ba'Att made an address on the same subject.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Kaiser Praises French.

Paris. Nov 27.-Emperor William is described in letter received by one of the editors of Patrie from a certain Captain "M." undergoing treatment at hospital in the Ger man fortress of Metz, as having visit ed the French wounded, saying:
 q give my imperial homage. gen. tlemen, to your yalor Notwithstand- ing the cruel circums (ances of the present Ido not despair of seeing one day Germany and France united by ties of sincere friendship"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
lighting Resumed Tester
 lsv with Strong Russian Reinforcements in Line.
IKE WOLVES THE
 RUSSIANS PURSUE
...s Forces Rushing Forward in nosnorote Effort to Prevent Junc- tion of Fleeing German
 Armies.

,ndon Nov. 27-The Central News ,.s received a dispatch from it's cor ndont in Rome which says: "The Russian embassy here states .Aot the hattie of Lodz was resumed .odov with new forces on hhe fight ling front.
 acovera] German divisions have naon annihilated and many generals are reported dead.
 aThe German front is broken in a numher of places. A decision in the |oreat battle is imminent"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Ordering Vzr Necessities.

New York, Nov. 27.-Big war or ders are still being placed in many parts of the country by the allies. Shoes. uniforms and coat materials. foodstuffs. ammunition and mounts are being aggressively sought. France has just contracted for $2.000,000 worth of shoes for delivery not later than January. From Philadelphia it is reported that $1,000,00O worth of linen for soldiers uniforms has been
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
FOR CHAFFEE'S WIDOW.
Congress Will Be Asked to ApprOpri
 ate $25O Monthly.

Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 27.-An ap- propriation by congress of $25o monthly for the widow of General Adna R. Chaffec is asked in bill which Congressman Stephens will in- troduce at the rext session. Senator Works also will ask relief for Mrs. Chaffee in a bill he is preparing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Funston at Galveston.

Galvesotn, Texas, Nov. 27-The re- turn of General Funston's expedition ary force from Mexico was complered today with the arrival here of the army transport Sumner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
WILL REFt'SE RATE
 ADV NICE N EAST

Washington, Nov. v. The . interstate commerce commission will tlatly refus" ihr j per cent
 increase iu freight rales asked by
 the railroads in the eastern fer
 ritGry, according to information
 given uut today.
 . a As # # @ a 4 a # e t% .s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Will Permit Printing Trans.

Chicago, Nov 27.-Six detectives were assigned today to ride on Chica- go's street cars to :rotect women pa irons from flirts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28

Monday special-$2.O0 Brass Jardl- nieres for 9S cents. Reap < Craw. ford. A1o1'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
Will Have Luncheon.

The board of governors of the Young Mems Progressive Business leagus will enjoy luncheon at the Hotel Jefferson Tuesday noon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28
England in Consternation From Constant Menace of
 German Vessels.
ALLIES KEPULSE
 ENEMY AT DIXMUDE
Rcpel Two Furious Drives at Bridges, Constructed by tilirs for Mak- ing a Forward
 Movement.

Paris, Nov. 27-The official bule- tin issued tonight merely Says:
 "'rhc day has been quiet. There is nothing to annOunCe.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-28

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-02-20

The alarm for two fires on last Saturday afternoon kept the people of Morenci aroused especially. as the two alarms were within a half hour of each other. The first fire occur red at the coral" home for a num-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-02-20
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-02-20

A jolly party of young people rode to Metcalf last Saturday evening and enjoyed a dance given there. The return trip was made early in the morning during the beautiful moon light.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-02-20
HIGH SCHOOL BONDS ARE
 SOLD TO LOCAL PEOPLE.
Southern Arizona Bank G Trust Go. Highest of Nineteen Bidders; Premium is $2839.5O; Same Bank Bought the Water
 Bonds.

TUCSON-The school bond issue of 5000 for the purpose of an ad- dition to the high school was awarded to the Southern Arizona Bank & Trust company by the board of Supervisors today, they being the highest bidder for the bonds.
 The Southern Arizona Bank and Trust Company bid $2S39 50. The next highest bidder was Wm. R. Compton & Co.,, of Chicago who bid $260O0 premium. Three out of the four local banks put in bids. The Con
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-02-20

F. c. Blickensdorfer has been confined to his room this week with tonSilitis
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-02-20

Mrs. D. Cole and baby, of Tucson, are visiting her husband in Morenci.