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The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
PETITION FOR REPEAL OF
 PROHI LAW SUCCEEDING

Little Rock, June 23.-The petition asking for the repeal of the Newberry prohibition bill and the substitution of one similar to the Ohio law, which lis a strenuous system of regulation, has met with a wonderful success in the weel, that it has been in circula- tion, and it looks certain that the peo- pie will have to vote on this question in the general election.
 It is reported that the petition is being circulated by those who were formerly engaged in the liquor busi- ness in Arkansas, and that the manu- lecturers and associations of other states will conduct the campaign if they are successful in circulating the petition. It is claimed that there are 5000 signatures to the petition in Little Rock and Argenta alone. and that several of the larger cities of the state will bring up the balance.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
American Force Less Than 50.

Gen. Bell has further advices that the total strength of the American detachment was less than 50 men. This report has inspired the hope that the casualties among the Americans as announced by the MeXicans was greatly exaggerated
 It has been reported from many sources, but entirely without founda- tion, that Capt. Mercy was killed
 In anticipation of a battle of pro- portions with the Americans, 2,O0O troops from Juarez have been with drawn and sent to Villa Ahumada as endorsements. This movement was responsible for the rumor that has prevailed throughout the day that Juarez was being evacuated. The town is still guarded by a Mexican force of about 800 under Gen. Fran cisco Gonzales. Consul Garcia an nounced that Gen. Gonzales would re main and resist any effort to take the town.
 Gen. Bell has expressed the opinion that the Mexican forces withdrawn from Juarez have only moved far enough away to be out of range of his artillery. If that is the case the American column which will go from here in the event of orders to move will not be surprised.
 Reports of yesterdays battle spread like wildfre through Mexico. The de facto government officials gave out information of a great Mexican vic tory over the American forces. Throughout the day the Mexican populace was afame with excitement and with few exceptions the nation appears to be united in the opinion that it can easily defeat the United States.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
Germans Make Gains.

Paris, June 22.-After violent at tacks lasting all night, the Germans captured front line trenches between Fumin Wood and Chenois, in the Verdun sector, according to an official statement issued today by the war office.
 The Germans attacked in force on both banks of the Mouse after the usual heavy bombardment. An attack on the south slope of Dead Man Hill was checked by grenade detachmeats, according to the official statement
 On the right bank of the river there were violent engagements west and south of Fort Vaux during which the Germans gained a footing in a corner of Fumil wood, but were immediate ly expelled. Later they returned to the attack when some trenches were captured. A German grenade assault north of Hill 321 was stopped by the French fire.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
EQUAL SUFFRAGE ADVO-
 GATES TO HAVE GOOD TIME

Little Rock, June 22.-With a large homemade chocolate cake as a prize for the player making the most home runs during the contest, the Equal Suffrage advocates of Arkan- sas will have a day all their own at the Little Rock base ball grounds next Wednesday. To enliven things bit speeches will be made from boxes by leading suffragettes. but as few of the ball players have a vote in Arkansas, the stands will receive most the attention.
 Dave Fultz of New York. president of the Players Fraternity, will attend the game, and will root for Little Rock-that is, if he is a cautious man, for the suffragists are going to root for the home team.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
BUMPER RICE CROP
 AND HIGH PRICE THIS YEAR

Little Rock, June 23-Those preach ing the Arkansas Feed Herself theory need have no fear this year if every person ir the state needs the call. ac- cording to c. L. Bowman, one of the editors ot the Hazen Herald. who was in Little Rock this week Mr. Bow man refers to the 1916 prospects for a rice crop. He says that the acreage is larger than ever, that the crop is in better condition, that the stand is better, and the people of Grand Prairie are all better because of the bumper crop indications Mir. Bow man predicts big price for the rice, as well as a big yield. |.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
RA }AUTZ FALLS INTO
 HANDS OF RUSSIANS
Paris Admits Germans Captured First Line Trenches Between Fumin Wood and ChenOis in Verdun Region.

Petrograd, June 22.-(Via London. ] The wal office today announced the capture of the town of Radautz, in Bukowina, 30 miles south of Czerno- witz.
 The statement follows
 "The Germans are violently bonn bardng the region of the Ikskull bridgchead.
 "On Wednesday night following ar tllery preparation, the Germans took the offensive on the front of the Dvinsk position along the Poniewsch Railway They were everywhere re- pulsed.
 Tn the region in front of Dubotow- ka, F versts south of Lake Visch- nevskoie, the Germans, after intense artillery preparation launched an cf- fensive and seized a portion of our trenches We hastened reinforce ments to the scene and drove the enemy back to his own trenches.
 South of Krevo the Germans crossed the river Krevlianka. Our fire prevented their further advance and drove them back to the west bank of the river.
 "0n the Oginski Canal and Jasolda River there has been artillery and rife fire"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
MANGANESE MINES AT
 CADDO GAP RICH IN ORE

Little Rock, June 23.--Senator j.. N. Wasson of Montgomery county has been in Little Rock for several days attending to legal business, but says his real reason for coming was to tell the people of the state a little about what is going on about Caddo Gap. metropolis of the township in which he resides
 There are two enormous mangan- .ese mines in operation at Caddo Gap" says Senator Wasson, "and they are turning out ore as rich as any mine .of the world. Several hundred men 'are engaged in these industries 10 say nothing of the large number working at the slate crusher. This mill grinds up slate and it is used to make tire-proof shingles that are used the world over. Caddo Gap is the terminus of a branch railroad now,
 but with the resources our district is displaying, it cannot be held back long"
 Senator Wasson thus intimates
 that the Gurdon branch will soon be extended to connection with the Iron Mountain at Greenwood, and a junction with the Central division of that system at Fort Smith giving a
 through line from Kansas City to | the Gulf.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
FAYETTEVILLE CON-
 PANY FIRST TO MOVE
Entrained Last Night For Fort
 Logan H. ROots-All Com panies of Two Regiments Will be in Camp Tuesday at Latest

Little Rock, June 23.-The Fayette- vile company of the Arkansas Ma tional Guard is the first to move. Capt. Lloyd C. Parsons yesterday re- ported 70 men accepted, and he was ordered tc entrain last night for Fort Logan F. Roots. This morning Maj. Curtis J. Littles battalion consisting of the companies at Marvell, Piggott, Blytheville and Jonesboro, each with more than 65 men, left their home stations for Fort Roots. Other com panies will be ordered out today and tomorrow, and by Monday or Tues day at the furthest, all the companies of the two regiments will be in camp
 It is now believed in headquarters that the Arkansas troops will be or dered to the front as soon as their companies are recruited to their war strength, which will be done as speed fly as the men can be secured.
 The Harrison company is to be merged with a body of eighty re- cruits from Siloam Springs to form a combined company. Capt. Gordon Armitage of the Harrison company will become the first lieutenant and the captaincy will go to Sloan Springs.
 The officials of the Guard say there is nothing in the report that they are giving any attention whatever at this time to the organization of possible third regiment All the men that can be secured are needed to fill up the two regiments already organized. Many applications are being received daily for releases, but almost invar- iably these requests are refused on account of the difficulty of securing men. Yesterday among others Maj. Bradford declined to relieve from duty young minister who had enlisted in the Philadelphia company, and who had made plans for his summer work.
 Boas K Gibson, aged P, son of John S. Gibson, prominent citizen of Hoxie. has applied for enlistment as an aeroplane scout.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
INFERTILE EGGS.

Great progress has been made in Arkansas this season in the matter of marketing infertile eggs. Many cars of old roosters have been shipped put, and in many places hotels and dealers are paying a premium on infertile eggs. II will pay farmers in a neigh borhood to work together on this and market eggs by the case. all guaral- teed infertile, and market twice a week. Don't keep roosters with the hens during the summer. The Exten- sion Division of the University of Ar kansas and U. S. Department of Agri- culture has bulletins on this subject.
 BUY IT IN PRESCOTT.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23

Fl Paso, June 22.-Eleven troops of the Tenth Cavalry, all of the regi- menJ with the exception of the de- tachment ambushed at Carrizal yes terday, are racing along the dry bed of the Rio Carmen in the direction of Villa Ahumada tonight They are under orders to demand from the Mex ican commanders the immediate re lease of the troopers reported to have been made prisoners.
 The American commander, it is un- derstood. carries instructions from Gen. Pershing to inform the Mexican officers that he will throw as much of his force as is necessary to drive them back into the desert unless the de- mand is granted and the prisoners are released without delay. Due to this situation another clash between the two forces is not considered improb- able within the next 12 hours.
 This information is unofficial, out 1t is the substance of reports received through Mexican sources over the Northwestern Railway wires late to- day
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
PRESENT STATE SUPT.
 WITH VALUABLE WATCH

Little Rock, June 23.-The teachers of the Branch Normal College at Pine Bluff Wednesday presented State Supt George B. Cook q handsome $200 Gruen watch, Swiss movement, one of the rarest and most expensive made. This was in recognition of the service he has rendered their race educationGlly during the last eight years.
 BUY TT IN PRESCOTT
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
UNEXPLAINED.

It was summer morning,
 Charles E. Hughes arose, When the committee said to him. Lay off your justice clothes, We have decidsd otherwise,
 But wky, the good Lord knowsr
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-23
OUTNUMBE RED TOl
 TROOPS FOUGHT 5 HRS.
MeXicans Say 17 Americans Made PrisOners-Reiief Force on Hurry Run to Demand Re lease of Americans.

Columbus, N. M., June 22.-The troop of the Tenth Cavalry which clashed with Carranzistas yesterday at Carrizal held the field for five hours before retrcating, although out numbered five to one, according to unofficial reports here tonight. The reports said that the Americans only withdrew when heavy Mexican rein fOrcemertS were brought up.
 It was learned that courier from the battlefield reached Gen. Pershing's $ field headquarters at Colona Dublan late today and the expeditionary com mander's report is expected over ,he army wireless momentariIy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12

For the first time in many days
 Monday proved a day without spec tacular feature in some of the various war theatres. On none of the fronts
 was crushing blow delivered by any
 of the belligerents, and none of the war chancelleries reported any great gain by their armies in the field.
 Probably the most significant move
 was that of the British in the Struma region of the Greek Macedonian front Here the British after hard fighting threw their forces across the Struma at Neohori (NeocharD at the southern end of Lake Tahinos Gake Takinos) which lies between Seres and Orfano,
 and at several other places near the lake. In addition four villages were captured and held despite heavy
 counter attacks by the Teutonic allies. Whether this offensive by the Brit ish means the commencement of an at tempt at a drive through Bulgaria or is merely a manoeuvfe to throw the British line nearer Kavala, has not yet
 been made apparent. From the west of the Vardar river to Lake Doiran the
 French are violently bombarding Bull garian positions and on the front held by the Serbians the Rulgarians have been compelled to withdraw
 In the Rumanian theatre the Austri-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12
President Wilson
 in New London
MRS. HOWE, HIS SISTER, IS BE-
 YOND RECOVERY
MAY LIVE SEVERAL DAYS
Presidents Private Car Was Quickly
 Surrounded by a Crowd, who Clap
 ped and Cheered-Spent Night on the MayfIower.

New London. Sept. H. = President Wilson came here today to be at the bedside of his sister. Mrs Annie F. Howe. A bulletin issued tonight by physicians said Mrs. Howe's condition was unchanged and that she was rest understood that although she might live several days she was beyond re- covery.
 Spent Night on MayfIower
 President Wilson remained in the hotel where Mrs. Howe is stopping un- til late tonight and then went on board the naval yacht MaYfower. which ar rives1 here today. He will remain on board until tomorrow Beyond that his plans are indefinite, although it Is expected he will remain here until there is a change in Mrs. Howe's con- dition.
 Four Hour Rough Ride.
 After a four hour ride over rough roads in an automobile from the sum- j., to New York, the president board ed a New Haven train and was brought here rapidly on schedule especially arranged by Howard Eli ott, president of the road. At New Haven he talked briefly with MT. Elliott and shook hands with a group of railroad employees, but after his arrival here he paid no attention to the crowds.
 Car Quickly Surrounded.
 When the presidents train arrived his private car was quickly sur rounded by a crowd that packed the neighboring streets. As though un- aware of his mission, the people clap ped and cheered. Miss Margaret Will son met her father at the train with an automobile.
 After the president had seen his sis ter the three American members of the joint commission here to discuss the Mexican situation-Secretar Mott--called to pay their respects. All expressed their deep sympathy. The Mexican question was not discussed. Nc Inquiries About Maine Election.
 The president made no inquiries about the Maine election and members of his party hesitated to offer him any political news.
 For a brief period during the ride from New York however. Homer Cummings, vice chairman of the dem ocratic national committee, who had expected to see him at Long Branch today, talked with him in his private car.
 All Close Relatives in New London.
 Nearly all of Mrs. Howe's closest relatives were here tonight in addition to the president and Mrs. Wilson. These included Joseph R. Wilson of ran, of Philadelphia, a daughter. Anne Cothran, a granddaughter and two sons.
 When he &nes back to the summer White House the president will travel by sea on the Mayf1Ower.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12
COLLAPSE OF BRIDGE OVER ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
Eleven Lives Lost-Ninety Men Were
 On the Span When Began to Sway.

Quebec, Que, Sept. 11-Eleven lives were lost and the second attempt to bridge the St. Lawrence river here resulted in a failure today when the massive center span, weighing 5,lOO tons, suddenly collapsed and fell into the river. Of the ninety men caught on the span when it began to sway all
 were rescued except the eleven. Only four bodies have bee nfound. The span was being raised from pom toons and was about fifteen feet above the water when it gave way. The river was filled with boats and on the hills along the shore were hun dreds of people who had come by rail and automobile to see the cumination of the mighty engineering project. The big steel frame was lowed to the gap which it was expected to fill.
 Shortly after eight o'clock the pom toons reached the allotted place and were withdrawn by. tugs, leaving the massive girder resting on hydraulic raise the big span when the crowds, thinking they had seen the most inn
 pressive ceremony of the bridge rais-
 ing, shouted and began to leave. Sud-
 denly there was a roar of breaking steel and the span dived into the
 water, which is 20 feet deep at this point.
 The ninety or more men on the span
 were plunged into the water. A ma
 iority of these were rescued by the
 pleasure crafts. Late tonight eleven
 were listed as dead and missing. First reports were much exaggerated and
 gave the list of dead as eighty or
 ninety.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12
EXTENT OF CONTROL
 BY DE FAcTo GOVERNMENT
Was Studied by the American Mexican
 Joint Commission Yesterday.

New London, Conn.,, Sept. 11.-With the border situation set aside tempo rarily the American Mexican joint commission devoted itself today to de- termining the extent of the control ex- ercised in Mexico by the de facto gov ernment, the information being sup piled by the Mexican commissioners at the request ftheir American con ferees It was stated informally that upon the showing made by the Car ranza government rested the possibii ty that the Washington government would revoke warning to Americans to stay out of Mexico and would en- courage their return to their properties there
 It was explained that the question of transportation was vital to any re- sumption of industry in Mexico and to show present conditions the Mexican commissioners presented figures from which the following conclusion was drawn in a formal statement issued to- night by Secretary Lane:
 The date presented by the Mexican commissioners indicates that the gov ernment roads are now being operated with large degree of regularity and that the roads owned by private com panies are being turned over to these companies, the only exceptions at the present time being line in the federal district,one in the state of Hidalgo and the United Railways of Yucatan."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12
HUGHES OPENS CAMPAIGN
 IN NEW YORK STATE
Outlined His Views on American En. terprise at Dinner Given at Syracuse,

Syracuse, N. Y. Sept. 11.-Charles E. Hughes came back to his home state today to campaign. He addressed two audiences here. one at the state fair grounds this afternoon, the other at dinner given in his honor by the Syracuse Allied clubs. Before the 1at- ter he outlined his views on Amer. . can enterprise.
 T have no sympathy" he said. with those who look askance unor carrying the American name and Americai, investment to foreign lands We should take pride in every exten- sion Of our commerce and the enter prise of our citizens which takes them to other lands. So long as they peace fully conduct their honest business if is the duty of the United States to protect the lives and property of it's citizens and American rights under international. law.
 There is no other way for Aneri- can progressive. It is perfectly idle to suppose that we can have an en6ur- ing peace.- and prosperity If we do not nave an Intense patriotic sentiment dominant throughout our land. de- manding that the rights of our citi- zens shall be respected''
 The nominee evinced much satis- faction over the returns from the Malne election. He left late tonight for Plattsburgh. where tomorrow night he will make the last address of his present campaign trip"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN,
 TAKES HOPEFUL VIEW
Mccormick Says Maine Election Indi- cates Sweeping Democratic Vic tory in November.

New York. Sept. 11.-Chairman Me Cormick of the democratic committee issued the following statement:
 The result of the election in Maine indicates sweeping democratic vic- tory in November. I have never claim ed that we would win in Maine; be- cause I realized to carry such a rock ribbed republican stronghold in a pres idential year would be practically inn possible. We have materially re- duced the usually large republican majority, always obtained on national issues in that state and that insures the election of President Wilson in November by an impressive majority. just as a republican plurality of 12.- 500 in September, 1892, prefaced the election Of President Cleveland in No ven1ber.
 'Tt is the first time United States senators have ever been elected in Maine by popular vote and the senti- ment as to national issues is to be gauged by the vote cast upon the same issue in other years.'
 Chairman Willcox of the republican n committee telephohed from Syracuse to republican headquarters tonight a statement in which he said the result of the Maine election means a reunited republican party, assuring the election of Charles E. Hughes in November.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12

and in the Mares and Toplitza valleys. ans nthe Mares and Toplitza valleys, while south of Hermanstaadt the Ru- manians have occupied the village of Helimbar Vienna admits a further withdrawal of the Austrian forces near Gyergyo.
 Heavy fighting continues in Dobrud- ia and there have been small infantry engagements along the entire Danube front.
 On the eastern front, according to Berlin, Russian attacks along the Stok- bod river northwest of Kovel and in Galicia between the Dniester and the Zlota Lipa rivers, with Halicz the ob- jective, failed with sanguinary losses to the Russians.
 On the Somme front in France, in the sectors of Berny en Santerre, Yer mandovillers and Chaulnes, violent ar itllery duels between the French and Germans took place and German coun- ter attacks were repulsed. The fierce fighting in Turkish Ar menia continues near Ognott, with the tide of battle still favoring the Russians, according to Petrograd. In Persia the Russians have occupied the town of Bana, near Sakkiz. The usual bombardments, and small infantry engagements have taken place on the Austro-1talian front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-12
PROBABILITY OF GREECE'S
 ENTRY INTO THE WAR
Prominent Greek Official Says 1t Soon
 Will be a Settled Fact.

Athens, Sept. II, 6 D. m.-Via Lon don 6:07 D Inf the entente and an- ti-Venezilist faction can only keep quiet for ten days and not embroil the situation, Greece's entry into the war
 will be a settled fact said prominent Press this morning. off not,'' he con tinued, "it is the end of Greece"
 King Constantine and Premier Zai- nis had a lengthy conference on the situation today. On the whole the sit fuation with regard to Greece's entry into the war on the side of the entente allies seems favorable, notwithstand- i ing the arrest last Sunday and Mon | day by Anglo French secret police of l German and Austrian agents, against which Premier ZainiS vigorously pro- tested and complicity by the French in the disaffection of the Eleventh Greek division at Saloniki, which profoundly shocked the Greek public and seriously endangered the success of the ntgotia- tions then in progress. The mere sug- gestion of the possibility of King Con stantine commanding the allied armies in Macedonia, however, seems to over
 ride every hesitation.
 The reported opposition of Russia and Italy to Greece's cooperation in the war is actually much less than had been believed and the Serbs, far from objecting, are most anxious that the Greeks join the entente allies. It is
 generally conceded in entete circles that General Serrail, the French com mander, would be glad of the assist arce of the Greek soldiers who fought
 against the Bulgars three years ago. The only menace to the success of the negotiations lies in the Greek gov
 ernment holding out too long in the hope of obtaining the concessions
 which were offered eighteen months ago but which no longer obtain.
 EiPht ola of between the ages of 33 and 40 years
 will soon be caIIe dto the colors