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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
FIRST IMPORTANCE
To FLORIDA
Continuous Waterway Advocated by
the Deeper Waterways
Association
/. ASSOCIATED Press)

Philadelphia, Sept 13.-Plans to
advance the project for a continuous
inland waterway from New England
to Florida We're discussed by the con-
vention of the Atlantic Deeper Wa
terways association today. The con-
vention will ast five days; A feature of
the meeting was the exhibit of pro-
ducts of Miami, Fla, which is seeking
the next convention.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
Entire Republican Ticket Was
Elected
'ONLY THIRTEEN THOUSAND MAJORITY, HOWEVER, PROBABLY
DUE TO LOCAL ISSUES
(Associated Pressl

Jacksonville, Sept. II, 8:43 a. m.-
The Maine republicans swept the
state in yesterdays election, electing
a governor by $4,000 majority, also all
congressman, two United States SEN
ators and gained control of the state
legislature on joint vote which will
enable them to elect other state Off
GERS not chosen by popular vote.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
DANIELS LITTLE SUNBEAM OF
DEMOCRATS

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Maine
election was democratic victory, de-
clared Josephus Daniels, secretary of
the navy, this afternoon. Mr.. Daniels
asserted that when national issues
were considere dthe progressives vot-
ed with the democrats.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
AN ISLANDS BRIEF EXISTENCE
ASSOCIATED Press)

Toxic, Sept. 1.-THE island of
Hiijima of the Kozan group, which
lay in the Pacific ocean about 600
miles south of Yokohoma, recently
disappeared. 1t came into existence
January %, 1914, as a result of vol
canic action and had a coast line of
about two miles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
MRS. HOWE CONTINUES
CRITICALLY ILL
President Wilson Remains at the Bed
side of His Sick
Sister
ASSOCIATED Pressl

New London, Sept. 12.-President
Wilson remained near his sister, Mrs.
Anne E. Howe, who is critically i'll
here. Her condition is practically un-
changed. The president refused to
comment on the Maine election.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
TROLLEY JUMPED
THE TRACK
First Fatal Accident Caused by the
New York Street Car
Strike
(Associated Press)

New York, Sept. 12.-The first. SER
ious accident of the street railway
strike occurred this morning. A troll
ley car operated by "green" motor
man jumped the track and struck two
buses. Two people were killed and
thirteen injured. Four may die. The
crew of the car were placed under ar
rest.
Motormen on two elevated lines re-
ported being fired upon. One woman
was seriously hurt with brick. Labor
officials declared that general strike
is not contemplated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12

go so farLunless miracle happens
victory will never be realized, not even
by war that would last thirty years.
The prolongation of the war will only
plunge US into deeper misery and ex-
pose US to the gravest perils."
Both the Vorwaerts and the Schwae-
bische Tagwacht are radical socialist
organs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
FROM THE CAPES To
SOUTHERN FLORIDA
STORM WARNINGS UP AND HEAVY GALES EXPECTED
TO STRIKE
(Associated Press)

Washington, Sept 12-Storm warn
ings have been ordered displayed from
the Virginia capes to Jupiter, Fla.
The disturbance is central over the
Bahamas. 1t will probably move
northwest and be attended by east to
north gales during the next thirty
six hours off the South Atlantic coast.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
Typical.

rs he a typical Americana" Yes,
he likes baseball, has a motor car,
owes a mortgage, pays alimony and
thinks the moving pictures have grand
opera beaten mile. Life
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
SPREAD TO SUBURBS

Strikers and sympathizers today
halted surface cars and attacked the
strikebreakers. The Yonkers, Mount
Vernon and New Rochelle cars are not
moving.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
Rewarded.

The man who is punctual in calling
On a girl has chance to rest before
she Richmond Times-Dis-
patch
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12

Garden and flower seed for fall
planting. Biting Co., 40 N. Mag
noIia st. If.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12

We give prescription work prompt
attention-and what the doctor orders
you get. The Court Pharmacy. IF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12
BlJLGARS ARE FIGHTING
A LOSING BATTLE
Striving Against the Onrush of the Allied
:. Armies from All Sides
FRENCH AND ENGLISH TEMPORARILY QUIET ON THE SOAE NU0N Newspapers
TELLING THEIR READERS UNPLEASANT TRUTHS
P)

London, Sept. 12.-The heavy at
tacks by the Anglo-French forces
along the Somme front in France
have been suspended.
BRITISH AND FRENCH GAIN IN
BALKANS
In Macedonia French and British
gains are reported. The British an
nounce their troops have occupied
Bulgarian trenches along the east
bank of the Struma. Paris announces
the capture of Bulgarian positions
eight hundred yards deep over two
mile front. A London News dispatch
says the Bulgarians lost heavily in
thirty-six hour battle and are flee
ing pursued by the allies.
RUSSIANS TAKE MORE PRISON
ERS
Petrograd announces the capture of
several heights in the Carpathians
near the Bukowina border, including
Kapul mountain. Nearly thousand
prisoners were taken.
GAVE KAVALA BACK TO THE
GREEKS
Paris, Sept. 12-Petit Parisien says
it is learned from a semi-official
source that the Bulgarians have evac-
uated all the forts at the Greek sea-
port of Kavala, and handed them over
to the Greeks.
DIDN'T HOLD DOBRIC
Bucharest, Sept. 12.-The Bulgar-
ians have been driven from Bazardjik
(Dobric), in southeastern Roumania,
Y w Russian and Roumanian troops,
says an official communication issued
by the Roumanian war office. In
northern Translyvania the Rouman-
ians have occupied Olah Toplitza and
five other towns.
OBSERVING THE SECOND ANNI-
VERSARY
Paris, Sept. 12.-The second ami
vcrsary of the battle of the Marine
which has been celebrated at different
points on the great battlefield since
September with simple but impress
sive ceremonies eliminated yesterday
in pilgrimage to the battlefield of
the Ourcq of "The Fighters of the
Marne," the first organized body of
veterans of this great war.
The veterans were escorted by other
associations, comprising mustered out
combatants of 1914 and veterans OF
the war of 1870. The great tomb at
Neufmoutiers, marking the last rest
ing place of 135 men; the plain be-
tween Chambray and Barcy, where
400 tri-colored flags marked the spot
where so many heroes fell; the monu-
ment at Chambray, raised to the mem
ory of the soldiers of the army of
Paris, and the cemetery at Ertepilly
and Villerey were covered with flow
ers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-12

Paris, Sept. 12-Petit Parisien says
it is learned from a semi-oficial
source that the Bulgarians have evac-
uated all the forts at the Greek sea-
port of Kavala, and handed them over
to the Greeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
SEIZURES OF MALLS.
American Vessels May Be Put Into
 Service to Check Britain.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The state de- partment is giving serious considers ton to active measures to put a stop to the interference by Great Britain with American mails.
 Anticipating that Great Britain will not recede from her assumed right to censor and appropriate first class mails. including American securities, the department is now endeavorins to decide just how far this govern ment can go to meet the situation.
 The best opinion obtainable favors sending the mails on American ships, and if they are interfered with to sub- init the entire matter to congress. Officials explained today that the most indefensible feature of the situation is that the British government claims complete jurisdiction of mails the moment steamer touches a British port. It has become known to the department that this assertion will be the basis of the British reply to the protest of the United States. ! It is pointed out, however, that a great many vessels that carry mails by way of the English channel are forced into English ports. This is because of the innumerable rules and regulations affecting navigation in the English channel, which makes touch ing at British ports practically obliga- tory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
GORDON NOMINATED
 MAYOR OF CAMDEN
Will Belzner Nominated for Recorder
 and A. w. Ellis for Marshal.

George R. Gordon was nominated for mayor of Camden over w. R. Smith by three-to-one vote in the Democratic primary in the Ouachita capital yesterday. Will Belzner, for merly in business in Pine Bluff, was named for city recorder. A good vote was boiled, the election passing qui- etly, though keenly contested. The vote: t..
 For mayor: George R. Gordon, .251; w. R. Smith, 76. ! For marshall A. w. Ellis, 253; J. w. Bird, 76.
 For recorder: Will Belzner, 196; H. P. Robinson, 132.
 For treasurer: D. l.. Dews, 234; ID. w. Green, 92. G. S. Rumph and Leo Berg were nominated for aldermen from the Sec end ward, the other contestants being J. A. Dunn, J. w. Warren and o. 5. Snow. J, H. Morgan. Jr.. and L. M. Stern were nominated as aldermen from the First ward, and w. B. McRae and J. C.. Ursery were not opposed for alder men from the Third ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Q. M. SPELLMAN
 SELLS LAKE FARM
A. D, Rose of Little. Rock Pays %3O,O ,OOO for 711 Acres, and Takes
 Charge.

A deal was completed yesterday whereby A. D. Rose of Little Rock purchased the Lake Farm plantation of I'll acres from o. M. Spellman, one of the oldest and best known residents of Jefferson county, the consideration being about $30,000. a..7
 MT. Rose is to take charge of the property at once, and begin prepara- tions to make a crop this year. MT. Spellman, it is stated, has decided to move to Heber Springs, where he will reside in future. He has been resi- dent of this county since immediate ly after the civil war, retaining his citizenship here even while serving as United States marshal under Presi- dent Harrison, and later while serving as clerk of the federal court at Lit tie Rock. ..-.3yj;r. s =. E
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
DORGENIRAU,
 AMBASSADOR 10
 r. TURKEY, HOME
Says '. S. Flag Protected All Nationals in Con-
 stantinople.

New York, Feb. 22.--IIenry Morgen- thau, ambassador to Turkey. who reached here this morning from Con- stantinople, left at midnight for Washington. ..,
 The ambassador declined to discuss the inside of the Turkish war prob lem, but announced he would return to Constantnopic to resume his du- ties on May 1. He denied that he, is aspiring to be secretary of war. My work is cut out in Constantine ople," he said. q am returning on May 1.'
 He declared that when he went to Turkey he had only the interests of the United States to look after, but when the war came, he found the de- mands upon him increasing. Speak ing of this, he said:
 q was compelled to spread out the 1 America flag like an umbrella over | the international situation. Gradual ly, practically every nation sought protection under it's folds, and it be- came my business to see that no country got too much of the flag to t, the exclusion of any others"
 . When the ambassador reached New York, he was handed letter from : Secretary of State Lansing, caution ing him not to talk too freely, and : whatever lengthy discussion might I have been induced by the enthusiasm of homecoming was tempered down to dry formula by the warning from the state department head. rt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
CARRANzA'S HOLD
 REPORTED SLIPPING
Collapse of De Facto Government of Mexico Indicated in Dispatches
 ito Washington.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Reports re- ceived here during the past few days point strongly to the 1llapse of the Carranza government in Mexico in the near future.
 The reports come not Only from re- sponsible individuals along the border. but from the American con- sular officers in Mexico.
 According to this information, con- ditions throughout Northern Mexico as we'll as in the southern states are rapidly approaching a climax, in which the local authorities appointed by Carranza will find themselves helpless.
 The principal difficulty in which the de factc, government is said t. find itself is lack of sufficient money to meet the pay roll of tn, constantly decreasng Carranza army Only the fact that Villa and all the other bandit revolutionists are them selves nearly penniless accounts fo' the continuance of Carrarza's nomi nal power.
 Felix Diaz is said to he at the heai of new revolution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Commissioner Utley, Other Ousted Official, Also
 Quits Office.
ASHCROFT FOURTH
 MAYOR IN A DAY
Former r 's;'"sparer Man Becomes Ex- ecutiyn nf Tennessee City at Close of g D.. During Vbicll Politics
 Seethu,F.

Memphis, Tsnn., Feb. 22.-Memphis politics seethed today.
 When night fell, Thomas D. Asr croft was mayor. succeeding Edward H. Crump, ex-boss mayor, who re- signed two minutes after the toga had been placed cn his shoulders at an earlier session of the commission.
 Alex Utley, police commissione CT and vice mayor, resigned late today.
 w. P. McLain was elected police and fire commissioner.
 Crump and Utley were custed in November, after serving four years during which they were charged with failing to enforce the prohibition law. The supreme court held they could be busted for acts committed during a former administration, and they hes ta,ed to take the oath of office for tn. rsw administration.
 They had until Wednesday to ac- Driven to the war by their opponents, who were ready tc file new custer hill. they took the oath of office ai- most in secret and resigned immed, ately afterward.
 An custer bill had already been filed early in the morning. again;i Police Commissioner Utley; Franke Rice, county registrar; Uonj Miskeal city pay-master, and w. M. Stanton city judge.
 Rice and Miskeal are charged with handling , "slush' fund of $20O in the 1914 election, which money, it is charged, they. secured from under world operators.
 Mayor Ashcroft is former news paper man of Memphis, and is no* vice president of the Security Bank & Trust company. He served in the senate from Shelby county in the last session of the Legislature.
 The assumption of the mayors of flee by MT. Ashcroft gave Mempf z it's fourth mayor of the day, Mayor Love serving4until MT. Crump quail fled today. and Commissioner Utley automatically becoming mayor when Crump resigned. sq~ a7l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Five Hundred Men Working Day and Night to Hold
 Leveee at Southwood.
WEST CARROLL, FOLK
 PETITION FOR AID
Many Persons iil Danger of Drowning and Starvation in LOWIand of TensaS Parish Situation Near Memphis
 Improves.

New Orleans, Feb. 22.-Nore than 300 men are tonight working under the supervision of United States army engineers to prevent further slough ing of the Southwood levee in the Pontchartrain district, which is con sidered in a very dangerous condition. Four barges and levee machine are being rushed to the scene. The levee at this point has given away twice before, and every effort is being made to keep the embankment in position.
 Section and bridge. gangs of the Mississippi Valley railway are rapid ly building strong bulkhead against the moving material. Orders have been issued to work all men day and night until the crisis is past
 Dispatches received here today in connection with the present Missis- sippi river floood were to the effect that aid would be extended to the sufferers and refugees of the deluge at the Tensas basin by the war de- partment.
 Steps to send relief to the western loWlands of Tensas and Concordia parishes were taken at Natchez. It was stated that many were marooned and in grave danger of drowning and starvation on the plantations and in the small villages.
 The protection levee around Ray vile broke at one point again today and a portion of the town is reported flooded. A petition signed by 600 citizens of Oak Grove, West Carroll parish, received at the governors of- flee today, asked immediate relief The petition said the people were abso- lutely destitute and needed food clothing and shelter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
KANSAS OFFICER SAYS BELL COME
 BACK FOR NEGRO
Asserts Conviction that Wit ness in Jenkins Case Is 4
 Man Wanted.

Unsucce ssful in their efforts to ob- tain custody of the negro Will Martin alias Arkansas Red," held at the county jail as a principal witness Ill the Jenkins murder case, Police Cap tain Fleming of the Kansas City de- partme mt. and an assistant whose identity has not been learned here, departed yesterday afternoon for Memphis, where they will board a Frisco train for Kansas City.
 q will be here again." said Captain Fleming, before leaving. q am com ing back, to be at the trial of Brad bury, if not before, and as soon as the Jefferson county authorities ar through with Arkansas Red I will take him in custody and carry him to Kansas City, where he will b, placed on trial for murder"
 Captain Fleming stated that he + positive in his identification, and said the negro's very actions, when confronted by Fleming, were mos suspicious.
 "The negro would tell of his where abonts at all times except durine July, 1915, when the Kansas City murder was committed" he said. 'He would not say where he was abou' that time. until finally he admitted he was on Big Island, which is not far from Kansas City. We have any number of. people who can identity the negro, among them the man fcl whom the negro worked. There is nc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Berlin Aa'vices Forecast Elf fort to Reach Agreement
 on Armed Traders.
U. S. SHIPS MAY
 CARRY THE MAILS.
State Department Considering This Step as Move to Put Stop to Seiz.
 ures ard COnfiscatiOn by Great Britain,

Washington. Feb 22.--Preliminary advices from Berlin today forecast one probable concession III rho forth coming communication on tho sue marine question that r,ay lead to further diplomatic ne2?tidtions. The German .overnrnnt's reply to the recent memorand ;"n setting forth this governments position on tho armed merchantmen Q1estlon. accor'i- ing to these advices, will include a suggestion that the Un':c1 States en- ter into discussion ,f what constl- tutes offensive and defensive arma- ment
 Whether the United States will ac- cept this suggestion, state department officials were not prcoarel to say. At present the only concession which the state department seems willing to make is to consider that a vessel With guns mounted forward is armed for offensive and Is props";y an auxiliary cruiser. There l.; T disposition in official circles, tn believe that q cum- promise between the two govern ments may yet be worked out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
PROWLER CAUGHT IN
 THE WILKINS HOME
J. w. Wilkins and Son, Walter, Turn Over to Police (. H. Burt,
 Whita

c. H. Burt, white, about 22 years of age, was captured in a room on the second floor of the home of J. w. Wilkins, at 309 West Fourth avenue about 2 o'clock last evening, by MT. Wilkins and Walter Wilkins, and was held until the arrival. of the police.
 Burt claims to have come here from Birmingham, but will not talk about himself. Members of the family heard him in room, and the Messrs. Will .kins, arming themselves, had no diffi- culty in placing him under arrest. A silk gown belonging to one or the ladies of the house was found on his person when lie was searched.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
.LAF0LLET1E SHES
 HIS HAT INTO RING
Wisconsin Senator Announces as Candidate for Progressive NOmi-
 nation for Presidency.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 2a-"I am 2 candidate for president of the United States. believe the Progressive principles should be defended and maintained in this country until they are fully established" declared Sena ter Robert M. LaFollette. at "get- together" banquet, by his supporte"s "s here tonight.
 rN aD fin favor of an act placing an embargo on the exportation of mTuni' tions of war;" declared the senator discussing the European war
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
FARMERS ORGANIZE
 NEW ASSOCIATION

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Farmers from all parts of the United States met here today to form an organiza- tion to be known as the Farmers as sociation of America, and adopted resolutions against militarism, but in favor of reasonable national defense.
 Opposition to great expenditures for large army and navy is based on the theory that the cost finally will be assessed against farmers and their products.
 Resolutions favoring better coast defense and better transportation fa- cilities were adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Newport Cleaning Up.

Newport, Feb: 23.-Gaps in the city levees are being filled by large force of men and all damage resulting from the overflow of the White river is being repaired. More extensive im- provements will be made in the early spring. Work of cleaning the city of debris is progressing satisfactorily and steps are being taken to prevent a disease epidemic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Suffered Nervous Breakdown.

New York, Feb. 2t.-Miss Ethlyn Lallande, prominent in New Orleans society, arrived here on the steamer Finland, with her sister Juan!ta, whose appeal to Ambassador Page resulted in Ethlyn's release by the London police, who had detained her for examination az to her sani.y.
 Miss Juanita said her sisters trcM- bles came as the result of nervous breakdown, from studying for trained nursing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Miners Meeting Recesses.

New York, Feb. 2l.-The United Mine Workers of America, meeting for the purpose of getting 20 per cent increase in wages and an eight hour day, recessed this afternoon un. til February 28 in New York City. This is the first time in history that miners have presented demands to the operators without the demands being turned down immediately.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
ALCOHOL KILLS LETTERS.

Honolulu, Feb. 22.-A band oe lepers at the .leper settlement on the Island of Molokai, found a tin of wood alcohol and drank it, with the result that four men and one woman ara dead and several others are seriously ill, according to word received here today from Kalaupapa, the principal village of the settlement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
Steel Coaches Save Many,


 Milford, Conn, Feb. 22.-Seven arc dead and four are dying,, while 3o more are in Bridgeport hospitals more or less seriously injured, as re. suit of crash between two passen ger trains and a freight train, all west bound, on the New Haven rail- road two miles from here today.
 The fact that steel coaches were Ised in the trains is responsible for the small death lsr.,
 Four trainmen and three passen- gers are the victims. All but one of the dead, a male passenger, have been identified.
 At the time of the collision a freight train was running west on the next track. When the smash occur red, passenger coach was forced ov-ss CT against the freight train, adding to the mix-up. The boiler of the ef- zine drawing the special exploded, throwing wreckage in every direction. The engine of the special was thrown down the embankment and was fol. lowed by the first two coaches. f
 It was not believed that any one was fatally hurt in No. 79. Most of the passengers in the special were from Hartford and New Haven.
 The injured were taken to Bridge port, it was stated. number of them being in a critical condition. The dead included, according to the in- formation received here, the engineer and fireman of the special train and flagman and Pullman porter and six passengers of No. 79.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-23
SOUTHERN PINE BUSINESS.

New Orleans, La., Feb. 22.-The weekly report of Sou-hern yellow pine mills, as issued yesterday by the Southern Pine association. shows consitions at the close of business Friday, February 1s. IS follows:
 New business booked S9.331. .42' feet; shipped 7S 0a6.3c5; ordsrs on hand for SS8,721,009 feet.