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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
SIX VESSELS SUNK.
One of the Ships Destroyed Carried
Food for Belgians.

London, May "A German attack
against the Belgians north of Dix
nude is the only infantry engage
ment reported today at any point
along the western front.
Artillery bombardments, especially
severe to the northeast of Verdun,
have been the sole method of warfare
in the other sectors.
North of Dixmude the Germans,
after a bombardment, charged and
occupied portions of three Belgian adj
vance posts, but the Belgians, in a
counter attack, drove out the invaders.
A German attack to assume the Of
fensive against the Russians at Rag
gasem, near Riga, was put down, but
the Germans continued their heavy
artillery fire against the Ikskull
bridgehead and in the Lake Marocz
and Lake Dischnezskoye regions.
German aircraft have bombed sew
eral Russian positions in the Gulf of
Riga, and Russian air squadron has
delivered an attack against the Ger
man naval base at Wingau, Courland.
Vienna reports that the heavy fight
ing between the Austrians and Ital-
ians in the Adamello sector of the
Austro-I Italian line is still going on,
and that Italian attacks against vari-
Gus positions have been put down
with heavy casualties.
The Russian are continuing their
pursuit of the Turks in the Ciarbekr
region of Asia Minor. Numbers of
Turkish infantry have been killed or
captured by Cossacks.
Constantinople reports the driving
aground in the Black sea by Turk
ish submarine of three Russian steam
ers and the sinking of three food
laden sailing ships.
Three steamers, one OF them
neutral, have been sunk, but whether
by mines or torpedoes has not been
stated.
Another neutral steamer has been
damaged and is being towed into port.
The neutral sunk was the Brazilian
Rio Branco, and the one damaged the
Swedish Freidland. The Freidland
and the British steamer Hendon Hall,
which was sunk, was bound from Port
land, Me-, for Rotterdam, with sup
plies for the American commission
for relief in Belgium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Premier Asquith Announces
Government Has Decided
on Course.
BELGIANS REGAIN
ADVANCE TRENCHES
Except for German Infantry Attack
Against Belginns, Artillery Does All
Fighting in West-Belgian Re.
lief Ship Sunk.

London, May 2.-Premier Asquith
announced today to an expectant
parliament that the government had
at last agreed on the much disputed
recruiting question, and had decided
to introduce bill for immediate gen
eral military compulsion for the dura-
ton Of the war
The premier claimed that the con-
ditions he had all along stipulated as
the only justification for such step,
namely, general consent of the nation,
has been obtained, as proved by the
speeches of delegates in the house of
commons last week, when bill pro-
viding for the extension of military
service was introduced by Walker
Hume Long, president of the local
government board, and later was with
drawn.
The debate which followed, the
premier stated, shows that the bill is
likely to have a speedy passage, as it
met with general approval.
The prime minister announced that
the whole recruiting problem would
be dealt with in single bill.
Mr.. Asquith said that, while in Au-
gust, 1914, the British army at home
and overseas consisted Of &c divisions,
there were now II divisions, including
the naval division.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
GERMANY HASN'T
YET DECIDED ON
U.bOAT ISSUE
Reply Is Expected Tomor-
row, But Will Not Be
Final Word.

Berlin, May 2, via London-Herr
Won Jagow, foreign minister, at the
reopenlng OF the sitting Of the bulge
the government had not yet reached
q decision with regard to the situation
that had arisen over the American
note to Germany regarding the Ger
man submarine campaign. AS soon
as the imperial chancellor returned
from headquarters, Herr Won Jagow
added, he would give the commission
definite information.
The foreign minister said the gov
eminent, in view of the Importance of
the American question, would have
been glad to make a statement today
regarding the status of the problem,
but that for the reasons stated this
was impossible.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
B'NAI BIRTH GO
TO CHATTANOOGA
E. r. Bernstein Of shreveport Elected
President at Little Rock.
Meeting.

Little Rock, May ERNEST R.
Bernstein of Shreveport was elected
president of the Seventh district grand
lodge, I. O.. B. B., and Chattanooga
was selected as the 1917 meeting
place, at the final session here today,
of the annual convention of the dis
trict organization.
The convention endorsed the pro-
posal for the formation of a $250,0Oo
corporation to colonize Jewish farm
ere and instructed a committee to
solicit subscription and perfect plans.
The committee will report at the next
annual meeting.
The delegates will go to Hot Springs
tomorrow to dedicate the Leo N. Levi
hospital.
I Ben We'll of Pine Bluff was named
on the committee on civil rights, and
Dr.. Joseph Jasin of Pine Bluff was
appointed on the committee in charge
of the Old Folks home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
FCILS
ATTEMPT TO GET
in CHIHUAHUA
Carranza Troops Halt When
American Troops Form
Battle Line.

Douglas, AriZ., May Am attempt
by body of de facto Mexican cavalry,
the advance guard of Gen. Rulfo
Gomez force, to enter Chihuahua,
through Pultogo pass, was blocked to-
day by American troops, according to
reliable reports received here from
American sources.
The Mexicans, according to the re-
port, are under command of Col.
Jesus Aguerre, and had penetrated IS
miles into the pass before their move
ment was discovered by militry aer-
oplane, which reported the presence
of the de facto troops to the American
commander
The American troops were drawn
up in strategic formation to hold the
pass, and the Mexicans did not at
tempt to force through, but went into
camp and dispatched messengers, pre-
sumably to communicate with General
Gomez. Col. Aguerre's advance into
Chihuahua is believed here to have
been the forerunner of general
Wild rumors are current on both
sides Of the border. and arrivals today
said that a report has reached the de
facto government, at Frontera, that
) 900 American soldiers were invading
Sonora and it was with difficulty that
their commanders restrained the
Mexicans from marching northward
to meet the supposed invaders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
House Conferees Accept Or
ganization Plan Proposed
in Senate Bill.
PEACE STRENGTH
OF 10000 MEN
Proposed Plan Would Add to Present
Strength - Infantry Regiments,
Ten Cavalry Regiments and Seven
Aerial SquadrOns.

Washington, May 2.-Senate and
house conferees on the army bill have
tentatively agreed on the organization
plan of the army as proposed in the
senate bill, both as to general division
and to the various units of these divi-
sions, except the field artillery.
The house plan for the field artil-
lery, it is said. will be accepted by the
senate conferees.
Champions of the senate bill be-
lieve tonight that acceptance of their
method Of organization would lead to
final approval of regular army of
100000 fighting men in time of peace,
capable of expansion into 100000
men in time of war or threatened war.
Under the organization scheme as
tentatively agreed upon, there would
be added to the present strength of
the regular standing army, "a infan-
try regulars, 10 cavalry regulars, Is
field artillery regulars, five regulars
of engineers, SO companies of coast
artillery, two batallions of engineers
and seven aerial squadrons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Two Strikers Killed and MANY
Wounded During Pitched Battle
Women Among Mobs Of Foreigners Attacking Steel
Plants in Pittsburgh Dis trict Two Being Hurt

mand for an eight-hour day. They
had been defeated in similar at
tempt yesterday. Pickets, who had
been stationed at number of Brad
dock factories, had been worsted in
encounters with workmen. The
plants Of the American Steel and Wire
company, United States Steel corpora
ton subsidiary, and Il number Of
other plants, have been shut down as
a protection to the employees, the
management announced. Other plants
continue to operate, however.
When the news was brought that
these factories would have none of
them, the route was changed and the
strikers stormed the buildings of the
Sterling Steel Foundry company,
whose employees have been working
eight hours a day for some time. The
Workmen were driven out and much
damage done. This attack was quick
ly followed by attacks on other fac
tories in the neighborhood, the riot
ors continuing their work Of destluc-
ton wherever the workers refused to
JOIN them.
Would Deport Foreigners.
Reports received here tonight said
that two companies of state consta-
bury, which have been on duty at
Wilbesbarre, had been ordered to
Braddock, and will arrive in the morn
ing.
Reports were received at the dis
trict attorneys office late today that
rioting among strikers had occurred
at McKee's Rock, but an investigation
showed this to be untrue. District At
torney Jackson said he would institute
proceedings to deport foreigners in
volved in the rioting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03

Pittsburgh, May 1.-Two men are
known to have been killed, four prob
ably fatally wounded and a score seri-
ously hurt today when mob, said by
the authorities to have been COM
posed principally Of foreigners, at
tackled the Edgar Thomson works of
the Carnegie Steel company in Brad
dock, where strike is in progress. A
pitched battle, lasting an hour, fol
lowed, but the rioters were finally
forced to retreat in the face Of a dead
ly fire from riot guns and revolvers
Of deputy sheriffs and plant guards.
The situation is quiet tonight, but 3
600 citizens, sworn in as deputies, are
patrolling the streets.
The riot was the climax of a day
of disorder in the boroughs of Brad
dock and Rankin, during which mobs
stormed the plants of four big steel
companies, drove the workmen out and
then partly wrecked the interior of
the plants. Shippers, hidden in door
ways and windows, near the Thir-
teenth street entrance, tried to pick
off deputies who were fighting to
hold back the mob, and two deputies
are said to have been hit Women also
joined in the mad fight to gain en-
trance to the works, and two Of these
were wounded. The two men killed
were foreigners.
Strikers Start Trouble.
The movement started early in the
day when a parade was organized by
strikers at East Pitts
burgh to continue their efforts to
bring out the workmen in the other
factories Of Turtle Creek and Monon-
gahela valleys in support of their de-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
SUICIDES TO KEEP
FRIENDS SECRET

Fort Worth, Texas, May because
she had rather die than betray her
girl friend and confidante, Miss Rob-
bins Elnora Pagan, II years old, ac-
cording to the police, took poison
last night with fatal effect. Before
the girl died, it is said, she obtained
from her mother the promise that
she will never repeat the converse
ton that occurred a few minutes be-
fore the poison was taken. 1t is said
Miss Fagan's girl confidante told her
secret Sunday morning. Elnora
told her mother, who thought she
should tell the mother of the girl af
fected. AS she went to the telephone
she heard scream in the bathroom
and turned to see her daughter fall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Cleveland Carmen May Quit.

Cleveland, O., May "A strike Of
$500 motormen and conductors of the
Cleveland Railway company appeared
to hinge today upon the success of
Mayor Harry L. Davis in bringing the
company officials and Garments repre-
sentatives to an understanding. If the
mayor does not succeed, the carmen
say they will walk out Thursday
morning.
The men are asking an increase in
pay from 20 to 80 to 40 cents an hour,
minimum day of eight hours for 80
per cent of the employees and seats for
conductors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
TRAFFIC INCREASE.
Record. Breaking Volume Of Febru.
airy Exceeded in March.

Washington, May 2.-The record
breaking volume of traffic carried by
American railways in February was
surpassed in March.
On "a railroads the net revenues
were 35 per cent greater than in Feb
ruary, 40 per cent greater than in
March, 1915. and totaled $53,236, III,
or $425 per mile.
In the southern district the increase
over March. 1915, was 43 per cent,
and over February. 1916, was "a per
cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Telegraphers Threaten Trouble.

New York, May I'll. P. Perham,
president of the order of Railway
Photographers, announced here today,
If demands made by his union and an
organization of signal men, had not
been met by tomorrow by the New
York Central and Nickle Plate rail
roads, 5000 telegraphers and signal
men between this city and Chicago
will quit work Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
About 1000 Shops Affected
by Action of Women's
Union Officials.
WORKERS DEMAND
A "CLOSED SHOP"
.sasy
Strike Call in Retaliation for Lockout
of 10000 Workers ON Women's Gar.
ments, and Union Has x30O. 900 TO
Prosecute Fight.

New York, May 2.-In retaliation
for the lockout Of 10000 workers on
women's garments by the Manufac-
turers' Protective association the In
ternational Ladies' Garment Workers
union today ordered strike of all its
members in this city. 1t is estimated
the order applies to 10000 persons and
will affect 1000 shops.
Benjamin Schlessinger, president of
the employees union, said the organi-
cation has more than 100000 in its
treasury, and is prepared to carry the
fight on all summer if necessary.
The chief question is whether the
manufacturers shall be compelled to
dismiss from their employ workers
who do not belong to unions or who
refuse to pay their dues to the unions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Reply Not Final.

London, May "A dispatch from
Amsterdam today says:
diplomatic circles in touch with
Germany believe that the reply to the
American note will be delivered on
Thursday, but that in all probability
it will not be in the nature of a final
reply. They expect Germany will
rine warfare.
Ambassador Gerard arrived in
Berlin early this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Harvester Hands OMIT.

Chicago, May -Four thousand
employees in the International Har-
vester company plant struck today
bringing the total now out up tu H.
600.
Operations were suspended at the
Mccormick plant of the company,
where 1000 employees are out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE.
Seven Others Hurt When Spark From
Machinery Ignites Gasoline.

Clinton, N. j., May 2.-Three work
men were killed, four seriously, in
iured and three others slightly hurt
late today by an explosion that de-
molished big department of the
Chandler Oil Cloth company's plant
at Yardville, near here.
Several adjoining structures were
wrecked and nearby stores and
dwellings badly damaged.
The explosion is believed to have
been caused by spark from the ma.
chinery igniting large quantity OF
gasoline.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
ROBBER WORKS ALONE.

St. Paul, Mimi, May "A robber.
unassisted, held up the City Bank of
st. Paul, drove the cashier and two
messengers into the bank vault, pick
ed up $4,000 in currency and gold,
and escaped.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Carranzistas Take Cuernavaca.

Mexico City, May 2.-The city Of
Cuernavaca was captured by the
force of Gen. Pablo Gonzales today,
after IL hours of severe fighting.
This information was brought to
the war office tonight by special
who carried the report of
the commanding general.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Machinists Strike.

Kansas City, May 2.-Three hun
bred machinists went on strike to-
day for higher wages and uniform
eight hour day. The strike does not
affect the railroad shops. The men
ask a flat rate of so cents an hour.
Increased living expenses in Kansas
City are cited in connection with the
demands.
Only four shops in the city are not
affected by the strike.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
CARES FOR THE AGED.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, May q
More than 81 100000 was paid by the
Methodist Episcopal church, North.
during 1915 toward the support OF
superanuated and retired ministers
and the widows of ministers.
This fact was shown in the report
presented by the board of conference
claimants to the general conference of
Methodist churches today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Test Communication Facilities.

Washington, May ITO test the
nations preparedness for communica-
ton in time of war, a telephone,
telegraphic and wireless demonstra-
ton will begin at p. m. next Satur-
day and continue until Monday. Dur
ing the entire time the navy depart
ment will be operated on an actual
war basis.
The test was arranged at the re-
quest of Secretary Daniels by off,
Gals of the American Telephone and
Telegraph company, who have agreed
to place their service at the disposal
of the department without cost. 1t
marks an undertaking never before
attempted by any Countrywide main
tenance of instantaneous communica-
ton with all it's naval stations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
WIFE DEsERTER PARDONED.

Little Rock, May 1.-The governor
has pardoned John Lugader Of Clark
county, who was convicted in August.
1915, of wife abandonment and fined
500 and 80 days Imprisonment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
FIVE ZEPPELlNS
VISIT ENGLAND
AND SCOTLAND

London, May 3 (Wednes-
day).-Five hostile airships
attacked the northeast coast
Of England and the southeast
coast Of Scotland last night.
The official communication
on the raid says that the move
ment of the raiders appeared
to be uncertain, adding:
a few bombs were dropped
in Yorkshire, but there are no
details yet regarding the cas-
ualties or damage"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Pittsburgh Car Strike Ends.

Pittsburgh, May 2.-Thlrty-tWo
motormen and conductors of the pitts
burgh Street railway company today
ratified a wage agreement recon-
mended by their leaders, after con-
ferences last sight, with officers of
the company. and business men. The
men Immediately returned to work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
EVANGELIST IS DEAD.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May Prev.
B. Fay Mills, former famous evan
gelist, who is reputed to have made
100000 converts in 10 years, is dead
here of apoplexy. He was SO years
old.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03

Miss Flora Celeste Hasen. 10, of
Mobile. is dead from an accident re-
ceived while skating. She fell. sus-
tanning a fracture of the skull.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
ARE You LUCKY

ARE YOU LUCKY7
Next monday We are going to give
away, absolutely free, ten beautiful
pieces of furniture. Watch the papers.
KnOx-Walker. 5-2-2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
Hold Carriers Want Raise.

made today to prevent the strike of
1900 bod carriers and building labor
ers from spreading to other building
trades unions. The strikers ask
wage increase Of 10 cents to 35 cents
an hour.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-03
The. Weather

Wednesday unsettled. probably
showers in eastern portion; Thursday
fair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02

is curious 20 see how Mr.. Davies strug-
giles with his damon. lie knows
beauty. IN his "Wild He-Goat Dance"
YOU can see his knowledge trying 70
break through the fog But IL cannot
win free The goddess Of art Is jealous
OF her Drerogatives. She will not brook
a divided allegiance.
II seems incredible that there should
be ANYTHING Ike an art season abroad
this year. but exhibitions occur IN
Paris and London. and m Holland the
auction room is not By any means 20
remain deserted From the noted
house Of Frederik Muller & Co, OF
Amsterdam. we have received an
roYncemcnts Of two important sales.
Tho first Of these, 70 take place on
Arril II. win dispense the COLLECTION
rf the late VI. vs.. j. Van RandwlJk, OF
The Hague. a small but choice group
81 raIrtings and water colors Of the
modern Dutch and French schools. The
mates in the catalogue "A slender folio
..ttcb is itself "a little work OF art -
indicate an unusual array OF pictures.
The pathos Of Joseph lsraels Do ms IN
,i-rafo studies OF peasant life, inc
slmDle picturesqueness Of Bosboom IN
fis church interiors. the pastoral
Charm or Nauve and the subtly differ
inc notes OF the three Marises' are al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Random Impressions OF Art
in Current Exhibitions
Forthcoming Sales-Beautifu Pottery OF Ancient and
Modern Orgin-Mr. Wiles, Mr.. Nanigaut
and Some Others.

Three collections have been placed view at the American
Art Galleries That belonging to Mr.. John Anderson IT, IS
formed OF old and modern paintings which will be sold at inc
Plaza on Thursday evening 1t contains examples or lnne9
WANT and other Americans Rembrandt Hobcn Van Eyck
REYNOLDS Romney and Hogarth among the older names
the catalogue We reproduce the subject given TO an ycK
The collection OF Mrs John Osgood Blanchard is devoted en-
rey to japanese color prints which will be sold on the 9TH and
9th On the 9TH the antique Chinese paintings brone pottery
and other objects belonging Dr. ohm C. ferguson VIII be DIS
persed Tomorrow and the two following evenings there
viii be sold at the Anderson galleries quantity OF old and mod
ern paintings consigned by William Macbeth the estate OF Fo
ence B. Ruthrauff and others , D.
An exhibition OF modern has been opened at the Bou
geo gallery At the Montross gallery there will open on ue
dav an exhibition OF works by Jean Croft Marcel Ducnanp
Albert Gezes and lean Metzngc he Braun gallery SHOWS
portraits and other paintings by Nine ucasRooiquet the lou
ri GALLERY etchngs by Miss leila de Mihau and statuees by
Nc Jane Poupelet and Miss Janet Scudder 2rtras by Mr.
r, Fuchs will presently be shown at the ScSnlan Sd'cI
eonnng on the 9Th and continuing for the rest OF the month
Drawings by Mr. Carl Sprnchorn arc at the Heman safy
The Raon gallery displays collection OF mezzotm's by MSS
Elizabeth Guand which is later to be presented to the r
Room OF the New York Public Library AZ the MaoDen ga
cv Mr. Charles ovey Pepper shows some picturesque StueS
made in the Grand Canyon and in Maine In Flushing at inc
Odd Fellows Temple Mr. Giuseppe Irotta making an eNo
tion OF his pa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02

Bruce Rogers. There are several
charming specimens Of wood-b.ock
printing By Arthur ". Dow and Of
linoleum printing by Y. Pressig.
Linen made By the wives OF the
miners az Calumet. Mich, and lus,red
glass is the tempting offering az the
Little Gallery. The linen is decorated
with borders and medalhons Of crochet
tlet. The designs are effective and
IN the best of taste. The workman
ship .s Of the finest and many Of the
bits Of crochet are so de.icately inset
rs 10 have almost the appearance OF
"flet tire" The linen is either white
or ccru and Of rne, firm quality,
and is made up In a variety Of designs
for use on the dining table or az cur
tains and bedspreads. The glass IS IN
delicate colors and has quite beautiful
shapes. l. consists wholly Of table
glass. One large. flat dish is q copy
Of an early New jersey piece
A. the gallery OF J. II. Strauss are
a small number Of mediocre pictures
by well known American artists. The
only ones which compel attention are
Winter Day. Fifth Avenue by Guy
c. Virgins. and "Landscape.' by