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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
INSURANCE RATE
 INCREASE ISN'T
 WELL EXPLAINED
Conference Here Yesterday Accomplishes Little To-
 ward Giving Relief.

Complaint against the recent in crease in insurance rates against the warehouses of the Southern Grocer company and the Hammett Grocer company, resulte dyesterday in a con- ference between representatives of those firms and of insurance compa- nies, Sam Leake of Little Rock and Charles Cochran, of Trezevant x Cochran of Dallas, Texas, being the insurance men present.
 The increase in the insurance rate is said to be of considerable extent, and all that could be ascertained yes terday was that the rate was increas- ed because of Increased hazard" due to the amount flo cottton stored in the warehouses. While no figures could be obtained, it is understood there is not much more cotton stored in the warehouses now than was stored there the same time last year.
 None of the men at the conference appeared disposed to discuss the mat ter yesterday, but it is understood there was nothing definite accomplish ed. nor could the visiting insurance men give any satisfaction to the local men as to the direct reason for the increased rate, or as to measures that might be taken to bring about re- duction to the old rate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
DENIES POLITICS IN
 CHANGES AT HOSPITAL

Little Rock, Dec. 29.-Dr. Frank $. Young will retire Friday as superln tendent of the State Hospital Tor Nervous Diseases, and will be sue ceeded by Dr. E. P. Bledsoe Of Little Rock.
 With reference to published state ments that try to make it appear that the recent discharge of a number or employes at the institution was due to political influence, T. J. Raney, of the board of control. says:
 "Politics has nothing whatever to do with it. Some good reason can be given for the discharge of each m, diyidual. In the first place, the board has discharged no one, we have only recommended and Dr. Young has dis charged. The same policy will be con- tinued with Dr. Bledsoe. Our first con. sideration is always for the good or the institution, efficiency of service, loyalty to the state, kindness to the patients"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Vienna Official Circles Op- posed to Accepting the
 Terms of United States.
BREAK IMMINENT:
 MAY BE INVERTED
Understood That Washington Is Will. ing to Accept Reasonable Offer of Compromise in Order to Insure
 Safety of Americans at Sea.

Geneva, Dec. 29-The latest infor- nation received by the Swiss press from Vienna states that Austrian of ficial circles are opposed to the ac- ceptance of the second American An coma note unless it is modified.
 The rupture of diplomatic relations is believed to be imminent, notWith- standing the strong opposition of the Liberal and Hungarian parties and diplomats who demand that an agree ment shall be reached with Washing ton.
 The reply to the first American An coma note, it is declared, was drafted in Berlin. Such pressure was brought to bear on Austria that both Count Eisza and Baron Burian, who favored policy of conciliation, had their hands forced and, therefore, it is claimed, the question more directly concerns Berlin than Vienna. It is considered that there still is a possi- bility of an agreement within the next 24 hours, but if the situation comes to a rupture of diplomatic relations not only Vienna, but Berlin will be affected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
BENNETT BUYS ANOTHER NOBLE
 LAKE PROPERTY
Acquires the Old Gould Plantation for a Consider
 ation of $55, ,00C,

The Ziba Bennitt Plantation com pany yesterday acquired from Harry P. Michel and associates the Atkins or Gould plantation, at. Noble Lake, for a consideration of $55,00O.
 This is the second big plantation in Jefferson county MT. Bennitt has purchased this month. On December z he bought the Breckenridge planta- ton of 125O acres, paying $65,OOO for that well-equipped property. Mir. Pennitt owns another place in the same section.
 The plantation acquired by the Rennitt company yesterday comprises 1l14.21 acres, and included in the sale are a cotton gin, saw-mill, logs, blacksmith shop and all personal property except corn, feed, hay, farm ing implements, wagons. live stock, merchandise and the crops of 1915.
 The $55,0OO is plus the interest to accrue from September 1, 1915. The purchasers paid $3.000 cash, assumed ar indebtedness for $20,0O0, due the Commonwealth Farm Loan company and maturing March 1. 1917, and gave notes for the remainder of the pur- chase price. Six of these notes are for s500O and one for $20O0. They are rsyable in one to- seven years, bear 6 per cent interest and are secured ry a trust deed to Attorney Alex Powell, az trustee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
IT. S. May COmpr0mise,

Washington, Dec. 29.-The prospect of an. amicable settlement of the con troversy with Austria over the sink ing of the Ancona, was improved to- : day when intimations came from high administration sources that if Austria offers a reasonable compromise, break between the two governments will be averted.
 It was indicated that if Austrias reply is along the lines forecast in press dispatches. offering concessions and request for arbitration of cer- tain points, it probably will be dis cussed by this government. Specific ally, it was said, this government would probably regard as debatable a reply by Austria making the follow ing proposals:
 First. assurances that her subma- rines in the future will adhere to the rules of international law as insisted upon by this government and not tor pedo liners with full warning and pro vision for the safety of all on board.
 Second, assurances of willingness to pay indemnity for the American lives lost on the Ancona.
 IllrO, SuS6cSllOu Ol oi oAeA /. the question whether the conduct or the commander of the submarine which sank the Ancona was in accord with international law and the dec laration of London, particularly as to the provision made for the safety or those on board.
 Agreement Best Expedient.
 It was pointed out today that the United States is interested in bring ing about a compromise, if possible, because it is only in this way tDat 1t will be able to obtain assurances for the safety of American citizens in the future. In case of break, it was siad. there would be no restrictions whatever on Austria regarding sub marine warfare and consequently Americans probably would be In danger wherever Austrian suhma- rines were operating.
 The state department looks Tor the note from Austria to arrive almost any time. It was stated OFFICIALLY to- 1ay that no word has been received from any source, which warrants the belief that the positio ntaken by Aus tria will he followed by a break.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
GRAND JURY MEETS MONDAY CONSIDER
 JENKINS MURDER Circuit Judge Sorrells Be lieves Prompt Investiga-
 tion Demanded.
PRISONERS HELD
 INCOMMUNICADO
Sheriif'S Department Continues Inves- tigatiOn Into Assassination of Wealthy Sherrill Planter, But It's
 Said "There's Nothing New.''

The Jefferson county grand jury has been summoned to meet Monday to investigate the murder of P. G.. Jenkins, wealthy Sherrll planter, shct down on the porch of his home Sunday evening abotu 8 o'clock. This ac ion was taken yesterday by Sheriff y. H. Williams upon instructions from Circuit Judge w. B. Sorre'ls, who expressed the opinion that Ca murder like that ought to be investi gated at once."
 The present grand jury was organ ized October by the late Judge A. B. Grace, and has held several sessions. It has been a custom in the county to hold grand jury organized at all times to meet just such situation as that presented by the assassination t,f MT. Jenkins. The grand jury was last in session on December 8, when a recess was taken to January 12 'rte body is composed of J. B. Avery, foreman; w. w. Byrd, B. A. Hensley R. E. Lee, J. A. Mcintyre, Charles Leverenz, B. c. Fowles, George M Wells, Carl Rutledge, R. G. Johnson, H. M. Dial. B. M. West, Thomas S.. .ames, Frank Milner, T. H. Pritchard and A. B. Craig.
 "Nothing New,'' Says Sheriff.
 No sir. there's nothing new" said Sf eriff Williams yesterday, respond te, a query as to whether he had ob- tsined additional evidence in the Jenkins case. The sheriff returned yesterday forenoon from Little Rock, where he attended the convention of sheriffs and tax collectors, and con- versed with T. s. Bradbury and Will Martin, held in connection with the tragedy. Both Sheriff Williams and Deputy J. l.. McBurnett are working tn the mystery, and are ready to pi esent the evidence they have gathered to Prosecuting Attorney T. G Parham who will conduct the in Quiry before the grand jury.
 Prisoners Held IncOmmunlcadO.
 Both Bradbury and Martin are held 'ncommunicado in the Pulaski jail. this being done at the request of Sheriff Williams.
 "The inference is," ssss the Little rock Democrat in noting this action that Martin gave Sheriff R. H. Will ams Of Pine Bluff valuable infor- nation Tuesday afternoon concern-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
CARRANzA PLAYS SAME
 OLD GAME OF POLITICS
Only Those Who Have Supported Con- stitutiOnalists Eligible for Office
 in Mexico.

Laredo. Tex, Dec. 29.-Reports reaching here from Mexico City today say that Carranza has decreed that office-holders who have served Oppos- ing administration or those who have failed to support the Carranza cause shall be removed from public office Advices are that the decree is being applied leniently. The decree says that offices thus vacated shall be fill ed by loyal supporters of the Consti- tutionalist cause.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
BLIZZARD TIES UP CAR TRAFFIC
 IN CLEVELAND
Ten Thousand Kept from Work as Result of suspen-
 sion of Service

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 29.-A blizzard which paralyzed street car and inter- urban traffic. hampered railroad, and impeded telegraph and telephone com- munica!lion, swept oyer the city today, covering it with heavy mantle of snow.
 Tho snow storm was preceded by sleet which iced the rails and halted trolley traffic. More than 10000 per sons were deprived of employment to- day on account of the storm prevent ing them reaching their work through street car tie-ups.
 Many of Cleveland's suburbs are isolated by blanket of snow which. in some instances, is more than three feet deep. West of the city six per- sons were injured in a trolley wreck, whe ntwo cars collided head-on dur ing the height of the blizzard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Dr. billiard Urges 400 Negro Teachers to Help Destroy
 the Foe of Race.
UNIVERSITY WANTS
 TO HELP NEGROES
President Futrall and Dean Miller Of University of Arkansas Explain How . CcIOred People Can Benefit From
 Opportunities.

More than 400 teachers and visitors yesterday heard Dr.s J. H. billiard, head of the Jeanes Fund commission make an address, on tho subject, "Our War;" at Branch normal college. in connection with the eighteenth an- nual meeting of the Arkansas Negro Teachers association.
 Dr. billiard discussed his subject m a simple manner, but with an ear- nestness that showed the teachers he was sincere. He advised the teachers to fight the war of ignorance, be- cause ignorance "is the mother of prejudice"
 "The war in Europe" he said, "is the result of race prejudice. conner cial prejudice and selfishness. While the Europeans are engaged in de- stroying human life, we of the South- iand are struggling to destroy ignor- ance and superstition"
 Dr. billiard said, among other things, that he does not believe in industrial education, or academic education, or any other special kind of an education, but that he believes ;n education" Emphasizing the fact that if education is education at all he would not quarrel with the kind of education it happens to be, he wants, he said. to see the day when every child, whether white or black shall be educated.
 The convention unanimously moved that a vote of thanks be extended pr billiard, on motion of Prof. w. T. Dan iels of Texarkana.
 President Futral Talks. President J. c. Futrall of the Uni yersity of Arkansas, spoke to the teachers at the afternoon sessior yesterday, complimenting the teach CTS highly on the great progress | being achieved at the branch norma college. Several new department have been added to the college, h. said, and he assured the teacher that it is the spirit and wish of tn trustees of the University of Arkan sas to assist in every possible wa
 in educating the negroes of the state
 President Futrall called the atten |eion of his hearers to the desire Q
 the <sderal government that DOT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
PATRICK GETS FRANCHISE.
Lawyer Sentenced to Die for Murder
 of Rice Promotes Gas Company

Lawton, Okla, Dec. 29.-This city nas granted Albert T. Patrick, once sentenced to death in New York for the murder of William Marsh Rice, a franchise to supply the municipal ;ty with natural gas.
 Until a newspaper printed the fast today. few residents new that Patrick was the same man who made sen- sational fight for his life and was Eardoned three years ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
CONDUCTOR DIES SUDDENLY.
Body of Harry Macdonald to Be bur'
 fed at Little Rock.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec 29.-Ihe same train that Conductor Harry MacDoh, aid of the Rock Island had operated out of Memphis for several years carried his body today to Little fock' where he will be buried tomorrow Scottish Rite Masons will have charge of the funeral.
 MT. Macdonald died suddenly Iues- day evening at his home here.,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
ROATS CAN'T CARRY OIL.
Order to Inspectors Decreases heVe'
 mes of River Packets.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 2s.-United d States steamboat inspectors Wycko1f and Greenwood have received instruc- lions not to permit coal or petroleum oil to be carried in storage on pas senger river packets.
 The oil car be handled in transpor- tation as freight only after the h' spectors issue permits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Sleet and Snow in East.

Washington. Dec. 29.-Sleet and snow crippled wire communication today throughout the East.
 Rain, sleet and snow were falling throughout most of the Eastern part of the country, and as the storm moves northeast these conditions will prevail tonight and Thursday in the region of the Great Lakes, northern New York and northern New England.
 Rains have bene general through out the Gulf, South Atlantic and Mid de Atlantic states, being heavy in the East Gulf states, Tennessee, the Caro- linas and Georgia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
KILLS FAMILY WIH \ Connecticut Black SNAe
 Staying F0g

-7N. 29.--zeAIt ta.u1 Danbury. Conn, ,1mploye. commit, Steel, a negro hqtoday after he had ted sucs suic,de nefersons with sssrl,n. an ane. murdered Ia;a a;at,, fesre his wife nro,aer Saers 1aw h,s y,1s'4xso ana axo small 'tep-dansn'e1s'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Ouits Peace Expedition

London, Dec. 29.-Gov. l.. B. Hanna of North Dakota has officially severed his connection with the Ford expedl- tion, according to dispatch rom Copenhagen, which adds that GOV ernor Hanna is very i'll with typhoid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
NOTICE.

All banks, members of Pine Blufl Clearing House association will be closed Saturday, January l.. 1Sl6- Legal Holiday.
 PINE BLUFF CLEARING HOooE
 e4 ASSOCIATION, 12-3O-3t H. B. STRANGE. manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Marriage License.

License was issued yesterday for the marriage of L. c. Leopard, aged se. of Pine Bluff, and Miss Jennle Sawyer, aged IS, of yorktown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
The Weather

Partly cloudy Thursday; probably followed by rain at night; Friday rain CT snow, and colder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
So Severe Is Their Defeat They Cannot Garry Out
 Plan to Take Scutari.
RUSSIANS ADVANCE
 ON EASTERN LINE
Field Marshal ,on Hindenberg on Way ta Balkans to Cooperate with lMackenZpn in Carrying Out Plans
 of German General Staff.

London. Dec. 29.-Field Marshal ,on Hlndenberg, Germany's national i,,ol. is reported on his way to the Balkans from the eastern front.
 Bucharest dispatch reports that he will cooperate with Field Marshal von MackenZen in carrying Out in the Near East the plans of the Ger man general st/f.
 This report comes simultaneously with announcement of decided checks administered tnA Austrians in Albania and Montenegro, and news of great preparations for German drive through Greece to Saloniki.
 The Austrian campaign against scutari has been definitely checked, according to authoritative reports re- ceived tonight. The Austrians are said to have suffered so severe de- feat at Dieloplje that they will be un- able to carry out their plan to march On Scutari and then join the Bull larians in the Elbassan district, for drive on the Italiaps at Alvona.
 It is reported that the only way the Austrians can now hope to reach scutari is by winter passage of the Albanian Alps, and a passage of the jrin, which is now at flood stage. 75,0O0 Serbs at ScutarL Athens dispatches tonight state that 75,OO0 Servians have been con- centrated at Scutari. and in the Elbassan region, and that 10000 more Italians have been landed at Avlona. The Italians have been spreading out over wide territory, it is stated, having even reached the northern frontier of Greece in places, and hav- ing pushed we'll into southern Albania ia the region of Tepeleni.
 l Bulgarian colums are operating successfully in Albania, a Geneva dispatch to the Paris Temps reports. One is said to be in hot pursuit of a Servian army. The Bulgarians hope to reach the coast and cut the Servian force in half.
 Another Bulgarian column, operat- ing from Lake Achrida, is reported already to have passed Elbasan. It
 is forging northward toward Tirana. Other Bulgarian forces are descenA- ing the Mati valley toward Alessio.
 Preparations for an attack on the Franco British front in Greece are Icing rapidly completed, dispatches from Athens state.
 ] Large new forces of Germans and Austrians have arrived at the Doiran- Guvegheli front and 1t is reported the Teutons may carry on operations without the aid of the Bulgarians or Turks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Russians Attack Desperately.


 London, Dec. 29.-The Russians in the southern part of the eastern front are making tremendous efforts 10 break through the Austrian lines. These efforts are developing into the most important operations since the great German drive.
 The amount of ammunition expend- ed Is incredible, and the loss of men must be enormous. On the Bessaraf bian front, the Russians have attack ed eight times in. the last four day each time in force.
 According to Vienna, every slaught has been repulsed, but e dently some slight progress has bt made by the czar's troops. The A trian official report today admit retirement at enc place. The German war office report mentions xhe repeated Russian tacks and adds that the advan infantry was preceded by viole1 tillery fire for 25 hours. kna' In the north also renewed a is reported by the German statement. although on smale Winter in Russia this year ts severe than usual. and now ke, | worst. This, 1t is pointed othe means decided advantageared. Russians. who are better acs:as to such conditions than the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30

Miss Catherine Wells is suffering with a severe attack of la grippe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Slays Advance in Pei .

London. Dec. 29.-Russf} }psrsian have occupied the importa -ching town of Kashan, and ar( ais- toward Ishpahan, accord5 patches from Teheran.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30
Congressman, Indicted in Bomb Plots, Declares He
 Will Defy Courts.
LAMAR AND TAYLOR
 PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Accused Released on Bonds of S5,000 Eacl--F0rmer Attorney General of Ohio Ready to Face COurt-In-
 yestigation Will Continue.

Washington, Dec. Predetermined to resist arrest under the indictment found yesterday in New York, Rep resentative Buchanan of Illinois to- night awaited for New York officers to arrive with warrants
 The accused congressman declared emphatically that he would defy the courts to arrest him. He said he would insist that the judiciary com nittee of the house determine whe- ther. under the constitution, he is subject to arrest. He asserted his legal adviser maintained that the con- stitutional exemption of members of congress from arrest, 'except for high treason, felonies, or breaches of the peace," operated to prevent his arrest.
 Officials of the department of jus tice asserted that the constitutional immunity would not cover the case against Buchanan.
 Three Surrender.
 New York, Dec. 29.--Of the men in dicted yesterday charged with con- spring with agents of the German government to foment strikes in mu- nitions factories, two had surrendered to the federal authorities before noon and a third was in town. Warrants were issued for the others.
 The two who surrendered were Da- vid Lamar, alleged paymaster for Cap tain Franz von Rintelen, and Jacob Taylor, of East Orange, N. J., presi- dent of Labor's National Peace coun- cil, the medium through which the government alleges von Rlntelen sought to direct his activities. Both entered pleas of not guilty and were released on $5,000 bail
 The third defendant, who signltied his intention voluntarily to give him self up, and who came to New York from Columbus, O., is Frank s. Mon nett, former attorney general of Ono.
 It was learned today that these ln- dictment do not conclude the work of government agents, but that new grand jury will be sworn i'll next Tuesday to take up the work of bringing to justice the persons the government believes to be at the bot tom of recent alien conspiracles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-30

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CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-21
NOTICE

CHANGE OF NAME
From this date the persons known as Mrs
Helen A. Bell, and son, Horace Bell, will be
called by their legal name, Mrs. Helen A.
Carson and Horace w. Carson.
MRS. HELEN A. CARSON
HORACE w. CARSON.
st. Johnsbury, VT,
TulY 21, 1915.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-21

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Edward, to Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Guiffre.
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and Mrs. Harry Edwards.
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and Mrs. Royce Ta1bert.
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Margaret May, to Mr., and Mrs. Earl H
Orcutt.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan McCuaig.
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Mrs. Eber Caldwell.