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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Krussn Warns Garbage collectors

Director Krusen, of the Department of
circular letter to the private garbage
soilectors of the city warning them the
present unsanitary method of collecting
ssloage must be Femedied or prosecutions
rln follow. The letter says investigations
nave revealed the fact that few of the
wagons now In use are of the type re-
Nlired by law. that the wagons are fire.
guently overloaded and that many Of
mem are not covered tightly, as required
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
WOMAN DIES AS SHE TALKS
OF SEASHORE HOTEL FIRE
Blaze Occurred Only Few Doors
From Her Home

ATLANTIC CITY Feb. 5.--Ntss Jen-
ME Cooper, boolSkeeper for the Wilson
Dairy Company, fell dead at her home
90 Mount Vernon avenue, at 1880 this
morning while discussing the Ovcrbroot
fire with her mother. A physician gave
the cause of death as heart disease, in
creased by the excitement of the fire
which occurred only a few doors from
her home.
Miss Cooper. who was 80 years old, had
been suffering from heart disease for sew
eral weeks, according to the physician,
and was confined to her room part of the
time, but the illness was not considered
serious. During the turmoil of excite
ment early yesterday morning her condi-
ton rapidly grew worse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Injured Acrobat Improving

William Oertle. the acrobat, who fell
from his trapeze during performance of
the winter circus in Convention Hall,
Tuesday night. is improving In the Samari'
tan Hospital. 1t is expected that he will
be discharged from the institution the
latter part of next week. He lives at 242
West 39th street. New York city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Accused of MedarO-suarez Murder

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 5.-Two physi-
clans who held autopsies on the bodies of
Francesca Madero and Jose Maria Pine
Suarez. the murdered President and Vice
President were arrested today on a charge
of having been concerned in the double
assassination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
FATE OF MRS. M0HR, ACCUSED
OF MURDER, NOW WITH JURY
Verdict Expected Today on Killing Of
DR.. C. F. Mohr

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Feb. 5.-The fate
of Mrs. Elizabeth +, Mohr now rests with
the jury which heard her trial on a charge
of having hired three negroes to murdsr
her husband, Dr. Charles f. Mohr
The case went to the jury at 1880 to-
day, following the charge of Judge Stearns.
The - men will consider also the evidence
against the negroes, Brown and Spellman.
charged with the actual killing of DR..
Mohr. n verdict is expected before night
fall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
CHICAGO Banker I'M in CaIifornia

Los ANGELES. Cal, Feb. 5..-George
Al Reynolds, president of the Continental
ana Commercial National Bank OF Chi
s.sso, lies critically in at a hotel here.
@emoers OF Mr. Reynolds family left
Snieago last night for Los Angeles on a
special train. Mr.. Reynolds was stricken
"ltn grip Monday. Subsequently asthma
ala bronchitis developed. with impair
i1ent Of heart action
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Strike Ties up Porcelain Plant

LISBON. o.. Feb. g. The porcelain
plant of r, Thomas & Sons here is tied
up because $50 men struck when they
were not granted shorter hours and
higher wages.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
ITALY'S ATTITUDE
IN THE WAR

Since the war began Italy has been the object
of criticism and suspicion Certain French and
Russian newspapers have even asked whether
Italy could have made secret, treaty with Ger
many. B. Garfield Jones, an American has
written an article for Sundays Public Ledger
setting forth the difficulties which made Italy's
course seem insincere. He contends that though
the reasons which dictated the Governments
policy may be obscure, no non-Italian is compe-
tent to pronounce judgment thereon. The article
is of more than ordinary interest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
British Seize Dutch Shin

LONDON. Feb. 5.-The Danish steamer
Arnold Maersk, with a cargo of oilcake.
bound from Savannah and Norfolk for
Frederickshaven, has been taken into
Kirkwall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-05
Skating al Whitehall Playground

aitehall Commons playground, Mar
'tlss street and forresdaie avenue, Was
a9n open 10 skaters this morning.
gee e no skating a. the Fairmoupt
fE lakes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
M ADOO REPORTS 5. 4. REPUBLICS
 VERY FRIENDLY
Treasury Secretary Finds Development of Merchant
 Marine Necessary.

Washington, May 4.-Secretary Me- Adoo, back from Ruenos Aires, with the international commission declar- cd tonight that leading South Ameri- can statesmen agreed with him that quick development of the merchant marine under the American flag, and completion of the nAmerican rail- way, were the most important factors to be considered in plans for closer unity among American nations.
 The secretary and the other mem bers of the United States section of the commission reached Hampton Roads on the cruiser Tennessee early today and immediately came to Wash ington.
 Mr. McAdoo as head of the section reviewed the work of the Buenos Aires meeting and announced that in all the countries he visited on the way back, he found most friendly feeling toward the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
PRESIDENT SAYS AGREEMENT WITH Y CARRANzA GOOD Provides for Cooperation That Will Strengthen
 Relations. NO TIME SET FOR
 TROOPS RETURN Formal Ratification of the Tentative Agreement Between Scott and Obre. gon Will Prevent Misunderstand.
 ings, Says Wilson.

Washington, May 4.-President Will son announced tonight that the tenta. tive agreement between General Scot and General Obregon, covering the future operations of the American an6 hasis of cooperation which promises to prevent misunders' andings an( strengthen the cordial relations o1 the two republics"
 Although there was no formal an- nouncement of the action, notifica- tion that the Scott Obregon agree ment is acceptable to the American government was telegraphed to Gen. eral Scott at Ell Paso late today by Secretary Baker.
 General Scott is authorized to ex- change official acceptances with Gen. eral Obregon, as soon as the latter has obtained the approval of General Carranza, and officials here are con- fident that will be tomorrow or Satur- day.
 It is known that in substance the agreement provides for an active campaign by Carranza troops against bandits in the region south of the present lines of the American expedi- tion and for the gradual withdrawal of the American forces as the ability of the Mexican troops to police the country adequately was demonstrated.
 Use of the Mexican railways in keeping the American expedition sup piled also is provided, and in return the expeditionary forces are pledged to exercise every precaution to avoid clashes with townspeople in the reg ions in which they continue to act.
 The limitations of the expedition, under the agreement, have not been disclosed, but it is understood that it will hold the present lines and not go further south in any event.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
STATE SCHOOL MEET
 PROGRAM.
Friday, May 5, g A. M.

Friday, May 5, g A. M. Industrial display, High school. High school piano, section A, Hotel Pines.
 Map drawing, High school.
 High school Reclamation, section A, F;lks' club.
 Friday, May 5, P. M. High school piano, section B, Hotel Pines.
 High school Reclamation, section B, Elks' club. Friday, May 5, 3P. M. Baseball, Crossett vs. Pine Bluff Athletic field
 Friday, May 5. 8 P. M.
 High school reading, section A, Elks' club. High school debate, Elks' club. Preparatory Reclamation, Hotel Pines.
 Preparatory piano, Hotel Pines. Saturday, May 6, 8 A. M. Preliminary track and field events, elimination contests, Athletic field.
 Saturday. May 6, g A. M. High school reading, section B, Elks' club. Spelling, High school. Preparatory reading, Hotel Pines. College piano, Hotel Pines. Saturday, May 6, P. M. | State track and field events, High school and colleges, Athletic field. Saturday, May 6, 8 P. M. High school voice, Hauber theater. High school quartet, Hauber the ater. College oratory, Hauber theater. Awarding of cups and medals, Hauber theater.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
SENATE PASSES FARM LOAN BILL;
 FIVE VOTE 'N0'
Opponents All Republicans. Move to Cut Salaries of
 Board Loses.

Washington, May 1.-The Holli: farm loan bill, embodying the admin istration's plans for establishing a system of rural credits, passed the senate tonight by vote of 5S to five Senators Brandegee, Lodge, Payne and Wadsworth, all Republicans, vot- ed against the measure.
 The bill, after almost two weeks of debate, was adopted practically as re- ported by the banking committee. An amendment reducing the salaries of the farm loan board from $10,000 to $7,500 per year, which was adopted by the committee of the whole, was reconsidered when the bill was reach ed in the senate, and was defeated, 29 to 21, although eight Democrats voted with the Republicans for the reduction.
 A somewhat similar bill has been reported by the house banking com mittee, and is expected to be brought up in the house soon. It would create loan banks, but it differs as to meth Ods of operation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
SCHOOL CONTESTS DRAW HUNDREDS
 T0 PINE BLUFF Every Train Reaching City Brings Contingent of
 Contestants.
REAL COMPETITION
 WILL START TODAY
Musical and Literary Contests Begin at High SahGOl-Tennis Tournament Under Way-Bureau of InfOrma.
 tion Having Busy Time.

Everything is in readiness for the opening today of the musical and literary contests between the nigh schools and colleges of the state The program of events is printed On page l of The Graphic today. Already a very large number of contestants and their friends and sup porters have arrived, and the streets last evening were filled with berib- boned and be-badged boys and girls, men and women. The great bulk of the visitors will begin reaching the city this morning.
 The annual contests of an athletic nature began yesterday afternoon, with the tennis singles and doubles, played on the courts at Sixth avenue and Main street.
 This morning, the literary and mus ical contests will be started, at the High school, with display of the in- Gustrial work of the school children Of the state and the map drawing con- tests, at the Hotel Pines, with section A of the High school piano, and at the Elks' club, with section A of the high school declamation contests. In this connection, the announce ment has been made that all events heretofore scheduled to be held at the Shriners' temple. will be held in stead at the Elks' club, at West Sec ond avenue and Chestnut street.
 Information Bureau Busy.
 The bureau of information, estab- lished in the lobby of the Hotel Pines became busy yesterday and the big force of boys and youths attached to this department were kept right on the job from an early morning hour until late last night.
 The bureau of information is ex- actly what the name implies. and in addition is the headquarters for the squad of "A or more Boy Scouts who are acting as messengers, guides and in other such capacities.
 Copies of the programs, rules and ether such matter can be obtained at the bureau of information, which will be kept going until the close of the meet and contests. Saturday evening
 Track in Fine Order.
 The track and grounds at Athletic
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WAR PROTESTS TO C0NGRESSMEN IN
 PRINTED FORM
Even Names of Addresses Stamped on Envelopes
 Carrying Letters.
G//y/Z. Iw SERWCE

Washington, May 4.-Printed form letters protesting against any step which may lead to war with Germany began pouring in by the thousands to- day upon members of congress as the sequel to the telegraph propaganda which swamped the capital and the telegraph companies last week.
 Even the names of the congressman were printed on the envelopes and everything gave evidence that the let ters had been prepared by thousands and required only written signatures.
 Senator Husting of Wisconsin, who attacked the propaganda in the senate and conferred with President Wilson to find if there was not some way by which the department of justice could uncover its source, received letters to- day, which he said, added evidence to his charge that the embargo confer ence was behind the movement and had declared the purpose of making drastic efforts to prevent at least a severance of diplomatic relations"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
UTAH CAPITOL COMPLETED.

Salt Lake City, Utah, May 4.-Gov- ernors and other official representa- tives of all the states are to be invit- ed to come 10 Salt Lake City the first of next month to attend the formal opening of Utah's magnificent new state capitol. The opening is to be made an occasion for elaborate ceremonies and festivities. The new capitol was built at cost of $2,250,- 900 and is one of the most imposing public structures in the West It is constructed largely of Georgia marble and Utah onyx. The building stands on an eminence and it's huge dome may be viewed from every part of the Great Salt Lake valley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
Engineers Negotiating.

New York, May 4.-After a confer ence between committees represent ing the striking marine engineers and their employers and two cOmmis sioners of cancellation of the depart- ment of labor at Washington, it was announced tonight that progress had been made toward a settlement of the differences which have resulted virtu- ally in tying Up shipping in New York through lack of tugboats and lighters. Three companies, it was said, had acceded to the demands of the strikers, while eleven still held out. Another meeting will be held to- morrow
 About 650O0 workers on women's garments are striking today with no prospects of immediate settlement The union leaders say that 2,317 shops have been closed and that the strike is the largest in the history of the industry Demands of the strikers, made public today, are for shorter hours, increased pay and closed shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
METHODIST UNITY
 PLAN APPROVED

Saratoga Springs, N. Y., May A. Definite action intended to effect the union of the Methodist Episcopal churches in America, was reconlend- ed in report submitted to the gen. eral conference by Bishop Earl Gran ston, for the commission on fedora tion to which the conference had re- ferred the preliminary negotiations.
 The committee endorsed the pro- posal to unite the branches of the denomination and requested appoint ment and authority to conduct ncgo- tiations with the M. B. church, South, the Methodist Protestant church, and other Wesleyan bodies. This commit tee would report its recommendations to the general conference of 191U.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
BRAZIL NOTIFIES
 GERMANY OF PROBE

Rio Janeiro, May 1.-The Brazilian government has notified the German legation that it has ordered an urgent inquiry into the sinking of the Bra zilian steamship Rio Branco, in order to be able to act with certainty for the defense of it's neutral rights.
 Official telegrams received here that announce the Rio Franco was tor pedoed.
 Newspapers are greatly aroused and demand energetic intervention by the Brazilian government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
WAR SUMMARY.

Germany's reply to the demands of
 the United States that she cease inn
 mediately her pres mt methods of sub
 marine warfare is expected within a few hours to be in the hands of Presi- dent Wilson. The American ambas-
 sador at BsIlin went to the German foreign office to receive the note from foreign minister late Thursday after
 noon. Nothing is known as to the
 tenor of the reply, whether it will acqulesce to the presidents demands of merely offer concessions. Washington
 dispatches indicate that unless full acquiesence is given a severance of diplomatic relations with Germany
 will follow.
 The German legation at Rio Janeiro has been informed by the Brazilian government that it has ordered an urgent inquiry into the sinking of the Brazilian steamer Rio Branco, that Brazil may act in defense of her neutral rights.
 Meanwhile another ship has been sent to the bottom by German sub- marine, according to the French statement. The statement says i.he
 French fishing schooner Burnadette has been sunk by an underwater boat, 150 miles from land, in the Atlantic. Eight of the crew were picked up, but 26 others of the ships company are reported to be still adrift.
 The curtain of fire of the French Set at naught another German attack launched against trenches which the French recently captured at Lake Morte Homme. This engagement, which is characterized by Paris as small one, has been the only fight ing by infantry on the French and Belgium fronts.
 The big guns. however, have not ceased their activity on various sec tors. A very violent bombardment is rt ported in the region of hill No. BOA, northwest of Verdun.
 The Germans are still hurling shells in great number against the Ipskull bridgehead of the Russians on the eastern front There also has been heavy artillery duel between the Germans and Russians south of krevo. The usual bombardments and isolated infantry attacks are in pro- gress on the Austro-Italian front. The Turks started two offensive movements against the Russians. one in tte~region of Baiburt and the other near Erzintan. Both were repulsed according to Petrograd
 |' The German General Limon von Sanders is experimenting the con- Fcentration of Turkeys troops in north Symrna. and of defense measures to protect the Asiatic coast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
DISCUSS MUNICIPAL PROBLEMS.

Kingston, N. C., May "A wide variety of municipal problems are. to be considered by the Carolina Munich pal association at it's annual conven- tion which began here today. Mayors and other officials of the principal cities of North and South Carolina are in attendance. Leading speakers are to be heard during the two days sessions are Edward Young Clarke, secretary of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and J. R. Hornaday, head of the city governing commissio.. of Birmingham. Ala.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
DENY RUSSIANS
 HAVE ERZINGAN

Berlin, May 4.-Denial of report that the Russians have taken Erzin- gan, Turkish Armenia, declared to have been spread by wireless fl om Russian sources, is made in an official statement issued by Turkish army headquarters at Constantinople, by the Overseas News agency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
Seven Thousand Men Will
 Go Out to Support the Hod Carriers.
HARD COAL MINERS
 ACCEPT AGREEMENT
Cleveland Street Carmen Vote to Ac- cept Compromise Offer on Demand for Wage Increase-New York
 Engineers Gain Concessions.

St. Louis, May 4.-More than 1000 members of unions affiliated with the building trades council will be called Out tomorrow to support the strike caused Monday by th2 local bod car riers and common laborers union. S. R. McCoy,~ business agent for the union, announced tonight.
 The action follows the failure of the master buildess' association to grant the demand for higher wages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
Miners Ratify Agreement.

Pottsville, Pa, May 4.-The anthra- cite coal controversy which threat ened to cause a strike of the 176,O0O mine workers of the hard coal region came to an end today with the ratifi- cation by the miners convention of the agreement recently reached be- tween the scale committee of opera tors and miners at New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
May Arbitrate at Pittsburgh,

Pittsburgh. Pa., May 4.-Clifton Reeves, federal conciliation commls- sioner, and representatives of the state board of arbitration continued their efforts today to settle the strike of employees of the Westinghouse plants in East Pittsburgh and vicinity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
Street Carmen Win.

Cleveland, O., May 4.-Motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Rail- way company voted 1,123 to 496 to- day to accept the company's compro- mise wage offer, thus averting a strike. The company estimated the advance will cost $532,000 in two years, which is the life of the agree ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05

What has the mysterious key got to do with it? You will know Mon- day. Knox-Walker. 5-5-2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05

1 The Baltic seas wreck record is one a ay-greater than that of any other
 part of the world.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05
Final Farley Today.


 Ell Paso, May 4.-The third and final conference of Generals Scott and Obregon, at which the complete de- tails of the agreement for military cooperation in the hunt of the Villa bandits will be settled, will probably be held tomorrow morning at the immigration station at the American end of the international bridge.
 The news that President Wilson had found the tentative agreement accept able was received by Mexican officials with satisfaction. It was indicated that General Obregon would bring to the ensuing conference the formal ap- proval of the agreement by the Mexi- can de facto government, and that final matters soon will be adjusted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-05

with satisfaction. It was indicated that General Obregon would bring to the ensuing conference the formal ap- proval of the agreement by the Mexi- can de facto government, and that final matters soon will be adjusted
 Provides for Use of Railway.
 Washington, May 4-General Scott's report on his conferences with Gen. eral Obregon laid before President Wilson today by Secretary Baker. was characterized by officials as "satis- factory" It is understood to pro- vide for the use of Mexican railways and ssts no definite time-such as 60 days, as has been reportedAfor the withdrawal of General Pershing's forces.
 While the terms of the tentative agreement were not made public, it ican troops shall not go farther south than they now are and will be with drawn as soon as the CarranZa gov ernment convinces the United States of it's capacity to protect the Amer ica border territory. It also provides for cooperation with Carranza troops for cleaning up the bandits. Some slight changes in the agreement as made between General Scott and General Obregon may be made here, hut they probably will be unimpor- +tagt. The indications are that Sec retary Baker will recommend to the snrSsident the acceptance of the agree heISS which is described as purely a one.
 Secretary Baker said the message Of instructions to General Scott would go today. He added that the next sAnferenceH between Scott and Obre- gon would probably be the last, in dicating it would be preliminary for formal ratification powers. General Scott will return to Washington when the conferences are over.
 Obregon Optimistic.
 El Paso: Tex ; May 4.-Ratification of the tentative agreement reached be-
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tcont'uued on ps,xe B.,
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Obregon Optimistic.
 El 'Paso. Tex. May 4.-Ratification of the tentative agreement reached be-