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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
LOCAL COTTON MAN WOULD CLOSE THE
 BIG EXCHANGES
Congressman Taylor Urged by Frank Tomlinson to
 Offer Bill ill Congress.

Alleging that manipulation of the markets, in both New York and New Orleans, has caused an unnecessary and unwarranted decrease in the quoted value of cotton, local cotton men are discussing ways and means of beginning a campaign which may bring an end to such conditions and possibilities, and some of them have gone so far as to urge that congress take action that will result in the closing of the New York and New Or leans exchanges.
 Frank TOmlinson, one of the best known local cotton men, yesterday forwarded the following telegram to Congressman S. M. Taylor, relative to the situation which developed in the cotton market following the diplomat ic situation in Washington as to the world war, and especially following the statement made by Secretary Of State Lansing:
 Drastic decline in cotton abso- lutely unwarranted. Very opportune time for congress to take some ac- ton towards closing New York and New Orleans exchanges. Your friends here would appreciate your introduc- ing a bill to this effect"
 SpeculatOr Still Powerful.
 Former Senator Clarke of Arkan- sas had conducted valiant fight in congress, with the view of forever eliminating the speculative feature of the cotton market, and the com paratively-recent cotton futures bill was believed to have accomplished much. The experiences of the past month, however, have indicated plain ly to cotton men that the 'speculator' is still in the field, that his power has not waned appreciably, and that "shakedowns" and "freezeouts" are still possible, when the occasion pre- sents itself to the manipulators.
 Whether or not the Pine Bluff Cot ton exchange will take formal action in the matter is not known, but it is known that quite a number of the members of the local exchange are insistent that something should be done.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
Defenders of Rumania Now Disputing Possession of
 Other Positions.
BATTLES RAGING
 IN THREE SECTORS
TeutOns Continue to Advance in Ru- mania Proper, But Are Meeting with Stubborn Resistance-At One
 Point They Push Back Defenders.
Associated Press Summary

J
 In the Dobrudja region of Rumania, where the Russo-Rumanian forces have turned upon the invaders, the Teutonic allies have been driven from heights in the region of Balaba- nica and Dachikoi, and the Russians and Rumanians are now disputlng with them in violent battle for the possession of further positions along the line.
 Tn Rumania proper, the Teutons are advancing along both sides of the Insu-Rao ovitzeri road, but are meet ing with steady resistance from the Russians and Rumanians. Along the -Stankuca front, the Teutonie allies have pushed back the advance guard of the defenders.
 Except for the battles ln Rumania, in the Carpathians, south of the Kim polung railway, where the Russians have captured several heights, and at various points on the Russian front, where attacks by the Russians have been repulsed by the Germans, little infantry activity is being displayed. The artillery duels have been con- tinued on various points on the French front.
 Berlin reports raid by Germans on the British trenches and the cap ture of four officers and 256 men.
 In another raid, the British entered German trenches near Arras, but later were s:edted.
 In the Verdun sector, where the French made notable advances last week, the Germans violently bom- barded the Louvement-VauX front.
 Snow and rain is falling in Mace donia, and aside from engagements in the Cerra river bend region, no in fantry fight has taken place. In this sector. Berlin reports that the Teu- tonic allies held heights east of Para Iowa against strong Russian attacks.
 In Mesopotamia, the British report bombardment of Turkish river craft and land positions in the region of Kut-el-Amara.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
MURDER MYSTERY
 RESULTS IN FOUR
 GOING TO PRISON
Two Men and Two Women at Paragould Confess to
 Part in Skinner's Death.

Paragould, Dec. 21.--The mystery surrounding the death Of Harry Skin her, horse trader, whose body was found in a cabin two miles north of here on July 15, was solved today, when John Davis, a farmer, who lives near the cabin, pleaded guilty to the crime Davis was sentenced to 2l years in the state penitentiary.
 Pink" Davis, a cousin, also plead- ed guilty, to being an accessory after the fact, and was sentenced to 10 years. Lillie McDonigal was sentenc- ed to five years and Hilda Smith 70 one year, as accessories after the fact. Louise Brewer, whose confes- sion led to the indictments being re- turned against the other four by the grand jury yesterday, also entered a plea of guilty as accessory after the fact, but is not to be sentenced dur ing her good behavior.
 Soon after Skinner's body was found, in the cabin in the woods, Lis- lie McDonigal and Louise Brewer were arrested They made allega- tions charging Nun Bradon, black smith, who was arrested and placed on trial. Before the hearing was concluded, attorneys for the state asked that the case against Bradon be dismissed, as they were convinced he had been falsely accused. The au- thorities continued their Investigation, which eliminated in the confession by Louise Brewer, and the pleas of gull ty from the accused persons today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
NEW HAVEN RAISES
 EMBARGO ON COTTON

Effective at midnight last night, en- bargoes established against cotton by the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad in July last, were lifted, and cotton can now move to points on the line of that road, from Arkansas, under specified conditions.
 News of the lifting of the embargo came in telegrams from F. s. Davis general western agent of the road with headquarters at Pittsburg, Pa., the message reading as follows:
 "Effective 12:01 a. m. December 22, the New Haven embargo modified to permit acceptance of cotton when loaded to a minimum of 65 bales per car for one consignee and one desti- nation on the New Haven road"
 It is expected considerable quanti- ty of cotton will be moved from Pine Bluff, Little Rock and other Arkansas concentration points, as a. result of the conditional lifting of the embargo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
JEWS C0NTRIbU1E S2,5OO,O0O FOR
 WAR SUFFERERS
Jacob IT. Schiff and Julius Rosenwald Each Give
 $1O0,O00 to Fund.

New York, Dec. 21.-Nearly $2,5O0, 900 for the relief of Jewish war sui ferers in Europe was pledged at a great mass meeting in Carnegie hal tonight.
 Jacob H. Schiff of this city and Julius Rosenwald of Chicago headed the list with $10O,000 each. A total of s466,S75 was subscribed by 40 per sons at the meeting.
 The meeting was the first step in campaign under the auspices of the American Jewish Central committee and the Peoples Relief committee, to raise $1O,0OO,OO0 for war relief measures in 1917.
 The subscriptions received tonight came from all parts of the country. Thousands of Jews surrounded the doors of the hall before they were opened. Rich and poor, old and young, struggled for admission. Prosperous business men rubbed shoulders with struggling immigrants who brought their families. to learn what they could do. Women and girls who toll all day, went dinner less, that they might be on hand early. The floor was filled early by representative Jews, and scenes of great enthusiasm were displayed as the great amount of pledges and sub- scriptions was announced from time to time. I't
 The Rev. Dr. Judah l.. Magnes, acting vide chairman of the American Jewish Relief committee who has recently investigated the condition of Jews in Europe, opened the meeting with an appeal to the Jews of Ameri- ca to supplement the generosity by which they have, since the war be- gan, contributed more than $6,000,000 by a supreme effort to raise an ad- ditional $1O,OOO,00O during the next year.
 "Those of us in America" he said, "who have not actually seen wiIh their own eyes, cannot begin to pie ture what it means for whole peo pie to be on the verge of starvation and for large part of that people to be actually starving"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
CHRISTMAS AT WHITEHOUSE. President and Family Will Enjoy Old
 Fashioned Observance.

Washington, Ded 21.-President Wilson is preparing for an old-fash toned home Christmas at the white house. There will be a Christmas tree for the children of the family, in cluding Josephine Cothran, the presi- dents grand-neice who arrived last night with her mother, Mrs. Anna Cothran of Philadelphia, and Ellen McAdoo. the presidents grand -daugh- ter. The family will include Secre- tary and Mrs. McAdoo, Miss Margaret Wilson and relatives O. Mrs. Wilson.
 More than 100 turkeys will be dis tributed Saturday by the president to employees of the executive office. On Christmas day he and Mrs. Wilson expect to deliver presents to num- Der of poor families.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
To Load to Capacity.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The commit tee on car service today requested railroad officials and others interest ed in the shipping of cotton, to ar range as far as practicable to ship in carload lots, with cars loaded to their full capacity.
 ''This will not only aid in the gen .eral supply of cars, but will afford relief to those points from which cot ton is shipped. It will also lead to many roads recalling embargoes now in effect against the movement of cotton" said the committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
IT. TC TVTTO W D.
 Iansing's Second Statement.

l
 iansing's Second Statement.
 "l have learned from several l quarters that wrong impression was made by statement which I made this morning, and l wish to correct that impression.
 My intention was to suggest the very direct and necessary interest which this country, as one of the ncn- tral nations, has in the possible terms which the belligerents may have in mind, and did not intend to intimate that the government was considering any change in it's policy of neutrality. which it has consistently pursued, in the face of constantly increasing dif- faculties. I regret that my words were open to any other construction, as now realize that they were.
 'I think tbat the whole tone and language of the note was sufficient 70 show the policy and purpose of this government without further comment on my part. It is needless to Say I am unreservedly in support of that purpose. and hope to see it acdom- plished.'
 At the white house no comment whatever was made on the note or on the statements by MT. Lansing.
 The German embassy gave no ev'- dence of concern over the sudden de- velOpments.
 Entente diplomats. at first at utter Joss how to handle the unexpected situation, became convinced that close understanding of the necessi- ties and purposes of the United States proved that their fear of move favorable to Germany was not con- templated. and that this country would not try to force peace on Europe.
 Allies Diplomats to Urge Favorable
 Action.
 The view grew that the United States feared that unless the peace
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
RRITISRERS. IN
 TRENCHES WANT
 PEACE FARLEY Army Man in Commons De clares Vote on Question Would Be Unanimous. PRESIDENTS NOTE:
 SURPRISES LONDON Government officers and Members of Parliament Totally Cnprepared
 for Suggestion from the United States.

London Dec. 21.--There was further discussion of Germany's peace offer in the house of commons today.
 John A. Simon, on behalf of himself and a group of followers, gave un- qualified support to Premier Lloyd Georges speech in the house of com mons, and then Hastings B. l.. Smith, Liberal member from Northampton, dressed in military uniform, sounded a new note, urging that the German proposal be allowed to "see the light Of day"
 Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the eXchequer, promptly rose in be- half of the government, and declared that if tho tone of Mir. Smith permeat- ed the country, then all the blood which had been spent in the war would have been spent in vain.
 My understanding" said MT. Smith, aof the reply of the premier to the German note was that the door was not yet closed. That was a wise an- at this stage. The German proposal should be allowed to see the light of day. If they disclose an aggressive purpose then the German people will realize that they arc not suffering and dying for their mere existence, as they have been told. * * If the pro- posal were put to a vote of the men at the front-provided we could ob- tain guarantees that honorable obli- gations would be fulfilled-whether we should then make serious effort to get the parties together, then I am certain it would be carried by virtual
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
Renlies Be Separate.

London, Dec. 21.-While the replies of the various allied governments tc Germany will be made simultaneously and probably before Christmas, they will be textually independent and will not take the form of a joint reply The reason for this is that, while all of the entente nations have agreed on the general principles of the reply each came into the war under differ tnt conditions, calling for somewhat different statements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
WILSON TO HELP OWEN.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-President Wilson today promised to do every thing possible to aid in securing dur ing this session of congress legisla' tion to prevent dorrupt political prac' tices. He discussed the question with Senator Owen, author of the corrupt practices bill, which will be taken up in the senate early in January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22

Secretary Lansing's formal state ment, issued after he had been called to the white house for conference with President Wilson, declared he did not intend to intimate that the United States is considering any change in it's policy of neutrality, and that the whole tone and language of the note was sufficient to show that no such meaning was intended.
 Mr. Lansng's first statement, made orally, and of which no official copy was made, led to eXaggeration of the language turnout official Washington. l ts most striking phrases. on which the widest speculation was based, were that the United States was drawing nearer to the verge of war;" and that the sending of the note twill indicate the possibility of our being forced into the war;
 Statement That Caused Trouble.
 Secretary Lansing's first state ment was as follows:
 "The reasons for the sending of the note were as follows:
 "It is not our material interest we had in mind when the note was sent, but more and more our own rights are becoming involved by the belli- gerents on both sides, So that the situation is bed)ming critical.
 'I mean by that. that we are draw ing near the verge of war ourselves, and, therefore, we are entitled to know exactly what each belligerent seeks, in order that we may regulate our conduct in the future.
 "No nation has b<n sounded. No consideration of the German overture or of the speech of Lloyd George was taken into account in the formulation of the document The only thing the overtures did was to delay it few days. 1t was not decided to send it until Monday. Of course. the diffi- culties that face the president were that it might be construed as move- ment toward peace and in aid of the German overtures. He specifically denies that that was the fact. in the document itself"
 Secretary Lansing further said:
 "The sending of this note will indi- cat the possibility of our being forced into the war. That possibility ought to serve as a restraining and sobering force safeguarding Ameri- can rights. It may also serve to force an earlier conclusion of the war. Neither the president no myself re- gard this note as peace note; it is merely an effort to get the belliger- ents to define the end for which they are fighting"
 COnstarnatiOn Among Officials.
 When word of what the secretary of state had said spread thruout the capital it created the greatest con- sternation in official circles and among the foreign diplomats, many of whom were calling at the state de- partment to receive their copies of the note dispatched to their capitals.
 It became apparent that the sec- retary's statement was not fully ap- proved at the white house. where there was question of the wisdom of any statement that might be regarded as an addition to the note The white house was concerned lest any word reach the foreign capitals to be ((onstrued as indicating that the American note was anything but what it indicated on its face. So, after conference between President Wilson and Secretary Lansing the second statement was formally pre- pared and issued, at the state depart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
CHARITIES PACKAGES DELIVERED

Any lady or society having pack ages to be delivered for charity pur- poses during the holidays, will flnd our service car, with driver. at their disposal, without cost, at any tlme during the day and until ten o'clocK each night. If you have such pack ages. don't hesitate to call 355.
 FIRESTONE SERVICE,
 L. K. Fisackerly. Prop. o,A Dino etreet- 12-19-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
VILLA TO ATTACK TORREONg

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec. 21.-Five Amer jeans and one other foreigner who ar rived here early today from Parral by way of Torreon, reported that Tor reon was about to be attacked by Villa forces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
London Gets Surprise.

London, Dec. 21.--Absolute sur prise was the first feeling of Great Britain aroused by President Will sons note. The government was sur prised and frankly admitted to; the members of parliament were sur purised when the news spread thru both houses during the afternoon; the new officers were surprised, and un. doubtedly the public will be equally surprised when they read Ambassa- dor Pages statement to the foreign office in the morning papers.
 The tenor of the newspaper eX' pression tomorrow will be that Lloyd Georges speech reaffirmed the en- tente position, and that unless the German government gives notice o1 the nature of the proposal which it would bring to conference the allies cannot accept the invitation tc sit around Europe's council table for disdCussion of it's terms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22

Wilson's 
 
  
  misconrucon earlier critical
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
ARKANSAS GUARDSMAN DIES.

Deming, N. M., Dec. 21.-Private George Willis, of Company H. First Arkansas infantry, died here today, in the base hospital, of pneumonia. The company was recruited at Mar V Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22

Five thousand national guardsmen, including one regiment of regular cavalry. have been ordered from Leon Springs, Texas, to the military reser- vation at Camp tWilson to spend Christmas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
vhe Weather

Friday, fair, not so cold in west portion of state; Saturday, fair warmer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
LUTHER BURBANK WEDS.

San Francisco, Dec. 21.-Luther Burbank, plant evolutionist, and his secretary, Miss Elizabeth Walter, were married here today by the Rev. c. s. S. Dutton, pastor of the First Unitarian church. The ceremony was private. MT. Burbank met Miss Walter in New York in 1914. She IS a native of Michigan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22

As rule, the bank defaulter spends the money before he repents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22

It was impossible late last night to obtain information as to the number of Pine Bluff employees who will share in this bonus, but the understandins is that from 15 to 20 men attached to the local office and the union station staff of the company in this city, will be beneficiaries of the company under the distribution announced at New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
PRESIDENTS NOTE DOES NOT BEAR THREAT
 UNITED STATES MAY BE FORCED INTO WAR
STATEMENT M|SL0NSIRUED:
 ALLIES URGED TO MEET WISHES OF !, 5.

Diplomats of Entente Nations at Washington Will Ad- wise Their Governments to View Peace Note in Friendly Spirit--Washington Will Form Itself Into Clearing Honse for the Benefit of
 the Bellgerents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22
EXPRESS COMPANY TO
 DISTRIBUTE MILLION
Bonus of s 1.3 Per Cent for EmplOyes Drawing 5000 Year
 or Less.

New York, Dec. 21.-A bonus amounting in the aggregate to $l,- 0OO,OOO will be distributed by the Wells, Fargo & company, among its 5000 employees VITO draw salaries of $2.0OO year or less, the dompany an nounced today.
 The bonus, which approximately equals 1-3 per cent. of the an nual salaries of the employees, will be paid in quarterly installments, be- ginning January 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-22

Continued on page five.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-19
ON To PECOS'
FOR PECOSFAIR
Business Men Signing For
Trip to Reeves County'S
Big Pumpkin Show.

-On to Pecos" is the slogan of the
business men who are planning TO at
tend the Reeves county fair at Pecos
Friday.
A large delegation of Ell Paso bus.-
ness men will leave Thursday night Ior
Pecos to attend the fair. which viii
omen Friday morning The party viii
return to Fl Paso Saturday. morning
Among those who will make the trip
George B. Ryan. of the Momsen-Dun-
uegau-Ryan company.
W. II. shelton. of the Shelton-Payne
Af Geor con i.'' LfeBaron. of Broaddus &
Robert Krakauer. Of Krakauer. York
& Moves ~,
Manufacturing COMPANY
claiborne Adams of the Globe Mills
Herman Andreas. of the City Nation
W W. Butler. of the First National
bank --.
a schwartz. of the Popular Dry
Goods company
". F. Arnold. Of the Rio Grande VAL
lev Bank * Trust company
Lee Osndorff. Texas Bank & Trust
companE-
IT. IT. Fris. of the FL Paso Herald
j. F. Baumeartner. of Baumgartner
Wyler
r r Orndorff. president OF the
chamber Of commerce
". w. Barbee. Of the Commercial
National bank.
p. l. Farrar.
I. I. Jaoobo. of the Western Wood
enware company
J. j.. Bukey. of the Western Motor
Supply company
". 6. Roe. of the Myers COMPANY
George Evans. OF the FL Paso sash <
Door company
Don IT. Rathbuu. OF the Rathbun-Mix
company
Henry Welsch. OF Il Welsch & com
nany. and IT I. Stevens. Of the Stevens
Ice Machine company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-19
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