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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Requests Judgment in Ara bic Case Be Withheld Un-
 til Her Side Heard.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
 MOST ENCOURAGlNG
Officials at Washington See in Ger nlany'S New Attitude Indication of Settlement of Issue
 Amitably.

l Washington, Aug. 24.-The com
 nunication of the German govern- m mt, asking that the United States withhold judgment on the sinking of the Whiic Star liner Arabic until Ger many can present her side of the 1 case, was accepted by the adminis- | trltion and the state department as | the most encouraging development 1 that has so far occurred in the entire l controversy between the two govern me nts.
 The opinion of high officials can bc summed up as follows:
 First, the fact that Germany has made the request indicates, that she is not disposed to assume either an unyielding or bellgerant attitude, and that she is not indifferent to the views of the United States govern ment
 1t suggests, further, that on the 1 facts so far developed regarding the sinking of the Arabic the German government is not entirely convinced | that the method of attack by her sub marine was justified. For this req son, the request is regarded as step toward disavowal by Germany of the sinking of the vessel. 1 Second, the request may he taken to mean that Germany has some in- formation 10 submit which has not yet been communicated to the gov- ernment and which she thinks is of Such importance that it may chrnge, entirely the viewpoint of the United States regarding the incident. 1 Third, the phrase ology of the com- municaton indicates it was carefully framed with the object of moderat- ing the sentiment of the American people. In this connection, interest is attachej to the tendency of "sin- cerest sympathies." This expression is regarded as considerably more earnest than any that has previously been received on the subject of the death of Americans.
 | Fourth, the statement that the death of Americans would naturally be contrary to our intentions." is ac- cepted as a much broader declaratior1 md much more conciliatory in tone, than any that Germany has made 10 this government in past commMnica- tions.
 AmDasSadOr to washington.
 Count von Bernstorff is expected to come 10 Washington early to nsor- row. He will be given a prompt audi ence by Secretary Lansing. The ad- ministration is not willing to enter into long barley over the Arabic matter, but the ambassadors tele- gram conveys the impression here that Germany is not merely seeking delay.
 Meanwhile. the state department is ] gathering evidence from all other sources to supplement what it al- ready has, but considers too fragmen- tary to be of full value. When some 1 word is received from Germany the governments action will be decided. The effect of the latest development in the situation is to delay any for ward move few days longer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
IT. s. FavOrs No One.

Washington, Aug 24.-In a state ment issued today. 1he state depart ment denied that this government has considered the selection of candi- datc for provisional president of Mexico.
 The statement followed closely upon the heels of report that the department would look f'vorably upon the candidacy of General Felipe Angeles, who is one of the military advisers of Villa.
 F was indicated that both the Villa an1 Carranza factions have endeav- ored to create the impression among the Mexicans that this government is taking one side or the other. and this suspicion of sincerity of the motive of the United States has made q pe2ceful settlement on Ghc problem very difficult.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Employs Poultry Expert.

Fayetteville. Aug. 24.-The depart ment of animsl husbandry of the Uni versity of Arkansas College of Agri- culture now offers a special course in poultry raising to it's students and H. B. Dvorachek. head of the de- partment has announced the appoint ment of George w. Hervey of Corona, Oueensborough, New York City, who already has taken charge of the work. This is the fourth university in the Southwest to employ the services of a poultry specialist, MT. Hervey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Carr'anza Replies Today.

Vera Cruz, Mex, Aug. 24.-Flrst Chief Carranza's reply to the pan s4et F. l,sa semitic .'Wasli- ngton probably to morrow. s
 Semi official announcement was made today that the "first chief" was already engaged in drafting his note. It is the belief in official circles here that General Carranza will re-afirm that the constitutionalist forces are now in control of the greater part of the republic; that their opponents are now dislorganized and in flight. and that. therefore. the constitution alis's are entitled to consideration of their claim' for recognition as the Mexico.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
TEXAS COTTON DAMAGE.
Hurricane Destroys 33 1-3 Per Cent in
 91 Counties.

Houston. Tex. Aug. 24.-Reports from twenty-one counties in this sec tion show that cotton was badly dam- aged, possibly B 1-3 per cent, by the recent hurricane. Cotton in bloom was practically destroyed, and in some sections the damage ran as high as 75 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Petrograd Official Circles Admit Fortress Fall Only
 Question of Time.
EXPECT GRAND DUKE
 WILL SAVE HIS ARMY
Reports from Berlin and Vienna Chronicle Progress by TeutOns Ev. erywhere, Except in Baltic Prov.
 inces-French Say West Quiet.

London, Aug. 24.-While strong Russian resistance has inflicted a check on German operations in the Baltic provinces, the Teutons, accord ing to official statements received to. night from Berlin and Vienna, have made progress on all sides of Brest- Litovsk, and the complete investment of the fortress within a few days is predicted, rlHU
 With the occupation of Kovel. 40 miles southeast of Brest-Litovsk, by strong forces of Austro-Hungarian and German cavalry, the second of the three trunk lines feedin gthe fort ress has been severed. The line from Brest-Litovsk to Petrograd was cut in the neighborhood of Bielsk. Kovel is an important junction on the rail- road to Kieff and Odessa.
 Semi-official dispatches from Petro- grad state that it is admitted in au- thoritative military circles there that Brest-Litovsk cannot be held and that it's fall, with the entire second line. is only matter of time.
 Grand Duke Nicholas, it is confi- dently predicted, will be able to safe ly withdraw his army, despite the German effort to encircle large number of men within the confines of Rrest-Litovsk.
 Berlin reports progress for the troops moving northeast from Bla- dova. who are &endeavnring. to- cut tue remaining railroad out of the fortress and complete the investment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
To Take Motor Tour.

MT. and Mrs. Irving .Reinberger and sons Charles and Mamie Rein berger, with their chauffeur. Joe Cans, expect to leave today for Co., lumbia. Tenn. to visit MT. and Mrs. Maurice Collier. Mrs. Collier being a daughter of MT. and Mrs. ReinbergeE They wNl make the Journey via Ar- kansas City, where they vii cross the Mississippi river. and expect to make the entire trip in Mr., Reinberger's car.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
GIRLS AssAULTER ESCAPES
Rector Officials Have Been Unable to Identify Criminal.

Rector. Aug. 24.-The unidentified white tramp who assaulted the 15- year-old daughter of J. F. Watson, a farmer residing ne1r Mare. yester- day morning, has thus far succeeded in evading capture. Posses continue to search for the criminal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Marrfes. But Retains Office.

Little Rock. Aug. .24.-Mrs. Bert Ivy stenographer in the office of the Arkansajs' railroad commission. was married Sunday afternoon to Joe H Sanderlin, a clerk in the Little Rock post -office. They are visiting MT Sanderlin's father at Bryant. and will later visit Mrs. Sanderlin's motner at ElDorado. Mrs. Sanderlin will re- sume her position with the commits sion september 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO,
Saw.mill at Wharton Completely
 Wrecked.

Wharton, Aug. 24.-Green Bur- gess and Clint Franklin were in- stantly killed and Burgess saw-mill completely wrecked by the explosion of boiler yesterday R his1@
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Gloyemakers, Strike Ends.

Chicago, Aug. 24.--One thousand glovemakers, who have been on strike have voted to accept the scale of wages and working hours Submitted by the employers. and return to work
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
BAR FRANK PICTURES.
Atlanta Police Put StOD to Display of
 'MOvies."

Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 24.-Exhibition of moving pictures of the body of Leo M. Frank as il swung from the limb of tree, near Marietta. was stopped here yesterday by the police.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
T7nion Man !PardOned.

Little Rock, Aug. 24.-J. H. Ingles. of Union county. convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to a year in the penitentiary. May. 1915, has been pardoned by the governor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
NEWPORT, UNDER WATER, IN NEED
 OF FOOD SUPPLY Little Rock Sends Supplies in Response to Appeal
 from Mayor.
FURTHER RISE IS
 NOW APPREHENDED
Seriousness of Situation Increased Through Destruction by Flood of City Sewage System, Adding
 Danger of Pestilence.

Newport, Aug. 24.-The seriousness of the situation here was increased today through the practical destruc- tion by the flood of the city sewage system, and a threatened drinking wa ter famine. Physicians fear out breaks of disease as result Of peo- pie partaking of the polluted water.
 The flood receded about five inches this morning, then became stationary Reports of heavy rains in the upper White river valley has caused appre- hension of further rise.
 Business is paralyzed. many of the stores being flooded, and the proprle' tors of all being busily engaged in extending what relief they can to less fortunate persons. The city is still flooded with from one to 15 feet of water.
 The local electric light plant was put out of commission early, and since then candles and coal oil lamps have been used.
 But one death was reported today. An aged negro was reported drown ed, but this report was denied by the city officials.
 The damage to crops will be inn mense. In addition, many farmers have lost all their stock and house hold goods. Food is becoming scarce Little Rock Sends Food. Little Rock, Aug. 24.-An appeal was received in Little Rock this aft ernoon from the mayor of Newport for assistance, on account of the flood. which has overwhelmed the city.
 Through the cooperation of the railroad company, the chamber of commerce, the city of Little Rock and other interests, large shipment o bread, eggs, meats and other food was gotten together and started fol Newport on the p. m. train. l. Governor Hays asked the consent of the war department to send tents of the Arkansas National guard tt the flood sufferers, to be used as soor as a spot of ground can be fount large enough to pitch them on. This is one of the most severe floods that has ever been known al Newport, and the first severe floood iI | many wears.
 Heavy Rain at Berryville. Berryville, Aug. 24.-The heavies l rain of the season has fallen this | week and all streams are up. Freigh and passenger train service has beer , held up for a few days, but the tracl is almost in shape for passing now
 People who have lived here for year' l say they never saw as much rain fal at one time or the streams higher il 25 years. The wind has damaged thu corn crop to some extent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
Reinforccmpnts for Caperton.

Washington, Aug 24-The dispatch of two more gunboats to reinforce Admiral Caperton in Haiti was an
 nounced today by the navy depart
 ment. The gunboat Sacramento, now
 at New Orleans, has been ordered to proceed to Port au Prince. The gun boat Marietta, now at Progreso Mex ico, will proceed to San Domingo,
 where it can be dispatched to any
 Haitien port.
 It was announced also that the cruiser Tennessee will leave Phila-
 delphia Thursday or Friday for the
 island. with the $50 marines taken aboard today at Annapolis.
 It was stated by Acting Secretary
 Roosevelt today that no serious trou-
 hles have recently been reported by
 Admiral Caperton beyond his advices that there are revolutionary tenden-
 ces in the northern part of the island
 where the natives are resentful of the 1 fact that General Bobo was not nam l ed president. With the arrival of the cruiser 1 Tennessee and its battalion of marines | and the two gunboats. it is believed
 Admiral Caperton will have sufficient
 forces to keep down trouble.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
UNCLE SAM TAKES blG STICK ID THE
 BLACK REPUBLIC Makes Demands to Insure Good Government and
 Peace in Haiti.
NATIVES OBJECT TO
 U. $. HANDLING CASH
Two Additional GunbOats Dispatched to Island, and Cruiser Tennessee Sails Friday with 35O Marines to
 Augment Capert0n's Forces.

Port all Prince, Haiti, Aug. 24.-The American government has made for mai demand that the Haitien govern ment accept immediately the follow ing terms:
 First, control of the customs and country's finances under supervision of the American government.
 Second, agreement not to cede to any country other than the United States any portion of Hiatien terri tory.
 Third, establishment of rural and district police to be made up of Haiti- ems. commanded by Americans.
 The American demands further re- cite that revenues collected by Amer jeans temporarily in charge of the customs and other revenue agencies shall be distributed in the following order of precedence: To pay American employees; to set tie Haitien bonds; to defray' expend1- lures for which appropriations are made under the budget. Minister Davis has given the Haiti en government until tomorrow to agree to these terms, which were placed before the chambers yester- day.
 Deputies and senators have ex- pressed themselves as opposed to the terms. which they declare are unreas- onable. Especially do they oppose complete control of the finances by the American government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-25
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The Weather

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22
COUNCIL TO
INVESTIGATE
LAW EXPERTS
Hanna Plans Inquiry Into
Conduct of Corporation
Counsel's Assistants.
o. K, SAYS BRADFORD
Declares Reports Of Private
Practice Are Greatly
Exaggerated.

Councilman Hanna Thursday an.
nonnced his Intention OF introduc.
INK n resolution IN council for an
Investigation OF charges that mem.
bers OF the corporation counsel's
staff are pursuing their private Law
practice on the side.
James X Bradford. corporation
counsel. declared Thursday that the
alleged misconduct, had been cxag
Eerated.
There has been a rule all
along" he said. that men ln our
office she'll not carry on any out.
side practice. We have overlooked
that rule In few cases When We
take an attorney out OF private
practice aud add him TO our staff.
We cannot ask him 20 Immediately
drop all the cases hs has pending
Bradford declared that for each
minute hts men give 10 private az
fairs. they give hours OF their time
to public matters. working nights
and Sundays, when other people
ara resting
Il shall always insist upon public
efficiency" lie said.
He said. however. that he would
not order his men To drop their pri.
vats work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22
STILL FIGHTS TO
STOP EXECUTIONS

PHOENIX. Arir-. July AT will
not desert Warden Sims at such a
grieyous moment. when he Ii called
upon 10 perform the dastardly duty
OF hanging five men"
With this statement. Gov. Hunt
Of Arizona today announced that he
would not attend Arizona day fes.
tiyities at the San Francisco expo
sition. The hanginxH Of five men
are scheduled for Arizona day. and
Hunt. who has done everything in
his power to save them. IL deter
mined TO stay here and fight 10 the
last.
He Is hurrying the work OF circu-
Iating initiative petitions against
the executions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22


Foster q kleiser. Pacific coast
billboard magnates. who. Ia con.
trolling billboard advertising In Sc
attic realize n gross income OF NOR.
than sf65.O00 a year here. will al.
most certainly wage desperate
legal fight Councilman Hanna Ia
confident. however. that his meas
ure viii pass the courts.
II Is drafted after the billboard
ordinances Of Chicago and Denver.
where II Is working satisfactorily.
Two recent court decisions we're
scored against the billboard mon In
favor OF municipalities.
lavatory Problem,
Various methods were suggested
Thursday for providing comfort
stations. Both Superintendent OF
Buildings Josenhans and Superin.
tendent OF Public Utilities valen.
tine disapproved the curbstone type
recommended by Joint committee
of the Municipal league and Com.
mercial Club.
Josenhans suggested tho saloons
turn over their lavatories as com.
fort stations. Tho big business
buildings OF the city may be asked
to open their lavatories to the
public.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22

Awful, Awful calculated the
mayor when he read the letter.
Bill! Billi BILL" he yelled To
his secretary. For heavens sake.
tell Harbor Captain Speier to take
a censor committee up the river
and find out about this"
A general inspection of all bath.
ing resorts resulted in a verdict
that Portland's bathing girls were
dressed modestly enough. BUT
THAT THE MEN WERE IMMoD.
ESTLY GAR3EDl The censors
did not think boys bathing suits on
girls were immodest--they declar.
ed them safer and saner than the
clumsy old.style bloomer suits.
But the censors did object to
boys" bathing suits on men.
They said some Of the men
bathsrs wore tiny suits which
made their legs and shoulders
stick out like big hama"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22

PORTLAND. Ore. July 22-
when Mayor H. Il Albee. OF this
city. received complaint from Chris
A. Reichen. a physical culture fad
dist. that the girls at Portland river
swimming resorts were wearing im.
modest bathing suits he appointed
n censor committee to investigate.
The mayor received the
shock OF his life when the cen
sors reporteo--rot that the
eirIs wore irmodest or too tiny
bathing suits--but--that THE
GIRLS HAD TOO MUCH ON.
THE girls at Willamette river
bathing resorts are very vulgar.
wrote Reichen. They garb them
selves I'm scanty boys bathing out
fits. no skirts or stockings helping
to hide their legs or shapes. This
should be stopped
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO
WHEN THE TOWN GOES DRY?

What h Seattle to do when the
6~a soes dry
rAis vas the question which was
sxafing officials at the city hall
1Asndzy. Thousands OF dollars
re TO be cut from the city's rev.
eaes when the prohibition law
~ Into effect next January.
Not only this. but the closing OF
nloons brings to the front the mat.
~ of adequate comfort stations In
ne business district. The harbors
~ grounds committee Of the coun-
g vas considering Thursday how
~ to supply them. and how many
aad What type are required.
To Tar Biliboards
Councilman VIII II. Hanna We'd
sesday completed the first draft Of
q ordinance providing for taxing
~ bilibcards In the city I cent a
41ars foot as one method Of boi-
ekring up the city's finances. II
would add $1,000 TO $1,000.
The ordnance went TO Corpora-
uoa Counsel Bradford Thursday
20 On opinion as to it's legality.
ne has promised 10 direct his at.
patton TO Il Immediately. so II may
= rsady for Hanna 10 submit IL TO
ne council Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE RENICK LAW

the Renick law would he $4,000.
The fact that the city has $4,000
900 In the banks, drawing 2 per
cent interest, and cannot touch Il,
but must instead borrow more
money and PAY s per cent interest
for Il, Is only one of the places
where the shoe pinches.
There are a great many angles In
the situation which MIR. Singleton
evidently has not thought Of
Mr.. Singleton says the law Will
stop frenxled financeerlna. Very
true.
BUT IT ALSO EFFEcTuAlLY
STOPS LEGITIMATE AND CON-
MON BUSINESS PROCEDURE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22

Two strikers were shot and killed
this afternoon when an attempt was
made 20 charge the plant Of the
Standard OIL company and scale the
walls about the property.
This was the second charge made
by the strikers during the day.
In an earlier attack this morning
three men were probably fatally
wounded and several others seri-
ousIy hurt. In both instances, the
strikers approached az close TO
the Standard OIL plant as possible
under cover OF buildings. They
then charged. scaling the wall. As
they appeared az the top OF the
wall. guards on the inside fired on
them.
A total OF i3 wounded strikers
had been taken to hospitals this
afternoon. II was estimated that
al least % were wounded when
guards In the oil plant fired directly
into the massed men endeavoring
to storm the gates.
Not only were threats heard to
dynamite the plant this afternoon.
but the incensed strikers promise
TO avenge those who were killed.
Sheriff Kinkead was fired on by
strikers from the Standard OH
plant here this afternoon. a tank
car near the Standard plant burst
into flames shortly before the
shots were fired at the sheriff, but
~. axst.arfsAuhA1
Several regiments OF militia we're
ready to answer a call from Sheriff
Kinkead in case the strike OF the
5000 Standard oil employees here
should get entirely beyond control.
Strikers In Control
Bayonne rs completely In the
hands OF the strikers. The town
was kept in state OF terror last
night. following the rioting during
the day, when one man was killed
and scores injured. The torch was
applied to several outbuildings of
the oil plant A string OF box cars
was destroyed and the Standard
on private telegraph office was set
on fire. The blaze in the office. as
well as those about the plant. was
extingulshed. but firemen were
wearied and tagged today from the
strenuous work OF the night to pre-.
vent flames from reaching the
great oil tanks.
No Leaders
There are no recognized leaders
with whom negotiations might be
conducted. The strikers en- masse
rejected an ultimatum from the
Standard OH officials. declaring
their demands would be considered.
provided they returned to work to-
day. A conference between some
of the officials and body of strik.
ers is scheduled for today. but
what the outcome VIII be was prob
lematical
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22

cause of the Renick law. the city
has been forced TO sell tho total
amount OF the bond ssue-te25. 800,
the bonds drawing 8 por cent In
terest
The bond market is n tickle
thing. II ls good now. a few
months from now II may be off
again.
Had II not been for the Renlck
law the city wcald have sold only
enough of the issue TO cover the
preliminary work on the bridges.
There would have been no need OF
fearing the fluctuations OF the bond
market. for II the market had been
had when II came time 10 appro-
pirate funds for further work on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-07-22
Lo0k INTO WAGES
OF HELLO GIRLS

shiCAGO. July 22.-Hov the tel.
.pnone girl lives. her earnings and
sorsing conditions will be studied
aRing hearings OF the federal in
slstrial commission in session here
agents OF the commission In
many cities have just made reports
- Vnairman Frank p. Walsh. show.
as mat the highest wages are paid
. ssn Francisco and Los Angeles.
sno the lowest In Madison. Wis.
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SHARE or CREDIT WHICH BE.
LONGS TO US FOR SUPPORTING
1T AND DEFENDING 1T IN THE
COURTS" the letter continues.
All right. Mr.. Singleton, take all
the credit you like. You're welcome
10 II.
MIR. Singleton denies that the
Replck bin Will cost the city from
$50 900 to 100000 a year.
IL will cost all of that. maybe
more. No man can foretel the
number OF costly predlcaments the
city will get itself into because OF
this measure.
In the case OF the Fremont and
Ballard bridges. for instance. be