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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
ARKANSAS RATES ON
COTTON SEED UPHELD

Washington, Nov. "a. - Rates
charged on cottonseed from Arkansas
points to Memphis were upheld by
the interstate commerce commission
today as not unreasonable, in a de-
cesion On the complaint of the Mem
phis freight bureau.
Memphis cotton oil mills asked an
interstate rate to Memphis that would
have been preferential to Memphis
mills and discriminatory against
mills in Eastern Arkansas, accord
ing to w. F. Mcknight, a member OF
the Arkansas railroad commissic|
The hearing on the complaint filed
by Memphis and which was denied by
the interstate commerce commission
was held at Washington. November
20. Under the commissions decision
the rate remain the same.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
Gregory Approves Plan.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Attornev-
General Gregory late today telegraph
ed the government attorneys in Kan
sas City that he approved the plan
TOR expediting to the supreme court a
test case to determine the constitu-
tionality Of the Adamson act, agreed
upon there by the government counsel
and railroad attorneys.
Inc case to be used as test is that
brought by the Missouri Oklahoma &
Gulf railway, in which Judge Hook of
the federal district court at Kansas
City decided against the government.
Inc transcript of the record in that
case is expected at the department of
justice tomorrow and will promptly
De filed with the supreme court. The
attorney-general said the agreement
would be signed by government and
rallroad counsel in Kansas City.
me transcript may be filed at once
Dut the court does not reconvene un-
VI december 4, when counsel for both
SIDES will ask that an early date be
set for argument. If an early date
IS fixed, the government is hopeful
.hat the case may be determined be-
a n. January 1, when the law becomes
ellecuVe. Under the agreement, It
was pointed out here, the department
agrees not to institute any prosecutions
under the law before thE determine
tlon OF the suit. This does not mean.
however, that the government NAV
not collect evidence On which future
prosecutions could be based, if the
law is found constitutional.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
VIOLATES BLUE SKY LAW.
Stock Salesman Fined and Made to
Reimburse Buyers.

Little Rock, Nov. 24.-Prosecuting
Attorney Barnett at Earle, Crittenden
county, has reported to the blue sky
department Of the bank commissioner,
the arrest and conviction Of the agent
of an unauthorized stock concern that
had been selling stock in that local
ity.
Mr.. Barnett had made inquiry O. the
office if the White River Oil and Gas
company is authorized to sell S ock,
and had been informed that it is rot.
He then proceeded to cause the Arrest
Of the agent, and he was fined 300
for violation of Act 242, Of 1915, and
required to reimburse those to whom
the stock had been sold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

further delay in reaching an agree
ment, and the jurors themselves
could hardly predict with accuracy
how long they might be in reaching
an agreement. Sheriff Williams and
Deputy McBurnett had charge of the
jury yesterday, and Deputy Sheriffs
I. P. Stewart and ALT Mayberry went
back on duty last night.
The jury is composed of N. r. Rog-
ers, John w. Piper, c. Fl. Burks, w.
a. Robinson, L. Brown. E. W. Han
kins, W. Eisenkramer, R. ]. Solly, ].
w. Tarver, George Ehrman, w. c..
Spikes, Harvey Gill.
Keeping vigil with the deputy sher-
ifs is male relative OF the accused,
Attorney Browning, Bradbury's broth
er-in-law, never once relaxing in his
devotion to the interests of the de-
PENDANT. # M3
Bradbury remained in Jail all of
yesterday. He was visited by men,
bers of his family. Except for the
trip to the prison, the Bra dbury fam
lily remained in their apartments at
the Pines, where they were called
upon by several local ladies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
ALLIES WILL NOT
DISCUSS PEACE
TERMS JUST YET
Deportation of Belgians and
Sinking Of Hospital Ships
Arouse Allies.

London, Nov. 24.-(6:35 p. ny
Rumor that there was possibility for
some definite negotiations toward
peace, were discussed today by Lord
Cecil, minister of war trade, who told
the Associated Press that Gin view of
the Belgian deportations and the sink
ing of the hospital ships, any talk of
peace at the present time must he
futile"
Lord Robert continued: eve have
not yet had, in the case Of either the
Britannia or the Braner Castle, any
official report as to whether the ships
were torpedoed or mined, but prox-
unity of the disasters inevitably leads
one to believe that submarine must
have been responsible"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
farmers union
REFLECTS ALL
OLD OFFICERS
A. G. Davis of Gravette, Sec
retary- Treasurer, Among
Those Again Honored.

Palataka, Fla, Nov. 24.-The an
nual convention of the Farmers Edu-
cational and Cooperative union of
America adjourned here today after
the election of officers. Selection OF
he 1917 convention city was left to
the executive board. The following
officers were elected:
President Chas. s. Barrett. Unio''
City, Ca; vice president, A. v. Swift
of Baker, Ore: secretary and treas
uerer, A. C. Davis, of Gravette, Ark.
Executive board: L. NJ. Rhodes, of
Tennessee; J. L. Sheppard of Florida;
o. F. Dornblaser of Texas; C. H. Dust
afen, of Nebraska; George H. Bowles,
of Virginia.
All officers were reelected with the
exception of the last two members #
the board.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
Former Circuit Clerk of Ala
bama County Pleads He
Killed in Self Defense.
INTIMATES LATE
SHERIFF INVOLVED
OyertOn Admits killing Judge Lawler.
But Denies Throwing Body in Stream.
Asserting Sheriff, Who SuicIded,
Said Body Would Not BE Found.

Huntsville. Ala, Nov. 25.-Probat'
Judge VIM. T. Lawler, whose bod.
was found in a slough of the Tennes
see river. near here. June II, after II,
had been missing from his home three
days and whose death was followed
by the suicide soon afterward of :
Huntsville attorney and sheriff y
Madison county, who believed they
were suspected in connection with the
crime, was killed the night Of June
IA, by David Overton, his political
rival, Overton testified here today in
his trial on charge OF murder.
The killing, Overton declared
which occurred on the Whitesbury
bridge. was the result of fight pre-
cipitated by Lawler, who he said, at
tackled him with knife, when he re-
fused to join L.awler in a plan to de-.
lay he report of grand jury which
then was in session.
Oyerton declared he 'l'ove Lawler
to the Whitesburg bridge in his buggy
at the latter's suggestion to discuss
political differences which they
hoped to settle. He deAied he had
anything to do with the disposition IF
LAWYERS body or with the alleged
painting out of blood spots on the
bridge. He informed Sheriff Robert
Phillips OF the tragedy the night It
occurred, he said and when he saw
Philips the aext day the sheriff SAID
the body had not been brought to
town and that no one would find It..
Sheriff Phillips killed himself the
week following the discovery of Law.
lers body, leaving word he could not
bear the suspicion he believed was
directed against him in connection
with the jurist's death. Three days
later Shelby Pleasant, Huntsville
attorney. committed suicide.
DR.. G. V. Williams of Chattanooga,
who treated Overton's wounds in that
city last June was the last witness
FOR the defense, which rested late to-
lay.
It is expected that the state will
conduct an examination in rebuttal
Early tomorrow, and Overton's fa,e
Will be in the hands of the j,1.y by
loon.
Sheriff Advised Him to Skip.
OvertOn, who was the first witness
examined today, said after he had
Tiled Lawler he returned to Hunts
AiiO' WCAt w tuo COURTHOUSE ana |
allied Sheriff Robert Phillips over
he telephone, telling him to "Come to !
ne at once"
II then drew out some waste bags
nd paper fell to the floor" he de-
Jared.
Later Sheriff Philips told me to
aake the occurrence public If he had
aade plans for my safety. Philips
dvised me to go out of town for
MEDICAL treatment. I tod him would.
nd l went to Chattanooga, where my
POUNDS were dressed by a physician
AIMED Williams"
Overton described visits he paid the
ONES of Charles NJ. Nails, former
ourt clerk. and Percy Brooks, Ten
essee river ferryman.
These men yesterday testified they 1
ere with Overton the morning after ]
he disappearance Of Lawler. Over
IN said he went into the mountains
nd tried to destroy his bloodstained
|othing. At this juncture the witness ,
,stified bundle Of clothing exhibit
! as the same he buried in the noun
inns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
AMERICAN PLEADS
FOR THE BELGIANS

Berlin, Nov. %, via London, Nov.
24.-.Secretary Joseph C. Grew of the
United States embassy had an hours
interview yesterday with Chancellor
Won Bethmann- Hollweg, regarding the
Belgian labor problem. He laid before
the chancellor informally and unoffici-
ally suggestions for a certain ame]i-
Grafton of the compulsory employment
OF Belgian worknlen as concessions to
Belgian national feelings and neutral
public opinion.
The Spanish ambassador, as the Of
ficial representative of Belgian inter
ests, also conferred with the chancel-
lor on the same subject.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
WILSON HAS COLD.

ashington, Nov. 24.-President
WisSon tonight cancelled his plans for
gong to New York tomorrow, to at
tend the Army-Navy football game,
because of cold with which he has
ceen suffering for several days.
His condition is not onsidered seri-
GUS put his physician thought 1t
would be unwise for hi INTO risk TAX
ing fresh cold. The president saw
no callers today and remained in
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
Forces Central Powers Ap-
preaching Rumanian Capt.
tai from Three Sides.
SERBIANS PUT TO
FLIGHT GERMANS
Russians and Rumanians Assume OF.
fensive Successfully in Dobrudja, Ru.
manians Advancing on Whole
Front--Serbs Occupy Rapesh.
(Assoiated Press Summary

Seemingly the forces of the centra
powers are endeayoring to drive or
Bucharest, the Rumanian capital
from three directions. To the west
the army Of General Falkenhayn has
reached the Alt river; to the north
the Germans and Austro-Hugarian
are pressing southwark from Predea
and Trozburger passes, and some
where along the Danube, either to the
south or southeast, the forces of Field
Marshal Won Mackensen are crossing
the river.
! western Wallachia apparently is
entirely in the hands of the Teutonic
allies, as both Berlin and Vienna re-
port that the line of the Alt has been
reached. Some Rumanians remain in
the rear, around Orsova, but that
town has been occupied by the Teu-
tonic troops, and the Rumanians re-
treated into the mountains, north
ward. The pressure of the German
and Austro-Hungarian troops contin-
ues north an dnorthWest of Bucha-
rest.
Violent Fighting i'm Dobrudia.
Violent fighting has again broken
to hold the Russians and Rumanians
IN check north of the Tchernavoda-
Constanza railway line, Field Marshal
Won Mackensen, Berlin records, has
thrown his men across the Danube at
several places, but just where is not
stated.
Bucharest says an attempt by the
Germans to cross the Danube at Tin
nitza, 20 miles southwest Of Bucha-
rest, failed.
Fighting has been reported near
Silistria, on the Danube, southeast of
the Rumanian capital, during the last
few days, and it may be that the Ger
man crossings of the river were made
between Tchernavoda and Giurgevo.
The Russians and Rumanians have
taken the offensive successfully in
Dobrudja, north Of the Tchernavoda-
Constanza railway, Petrograd and
Bucharest assert. The Rumanians
advanced on the whole front, espe-
cially in the center and on the left
wing. and occupied five towns, about
Is miles north of the railway line.
The Russians progressed to within - |
miles northwest Of the railway.
Russians Thrown Back.
Berlin declares the Russian Often
sive in Dobrudja was thrown back.
In Macedonia, the entente offensive
continues to progress.
Serbian troops have occupied Ra-
pesh, east of Monastir. North of
schudol, the Serbians put a German
'orce to flight. vs.
Berlin says there has been re-
newal of artillery firing along the
'ront in Macedonia, and Sofia claims
he repulse of attacks east of Para
ova and between Lakes Presba and
)chride.
There has been no infantry activity
IN the fronts in France on a large
scale, but the artillery bombardment
" both sides, north and south of the
'omme, have increased in their in
ensity.
In the eastern Austro-Italian the
tres, there has been little activity.
In Armenia, Constantinople saws
he Turkish troops have advanced
heir right wing 20 miles against the
russians.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
BANK RESERVES HEAVY.
Reports of State Commissioner Also
Show Big Deposits.

Little Rock, Nov. 24.-The reports
from state banks that are being re-
ceived are most gratifying. The bank
commissioner, picking up reports casu-
ally as they had been received during
the day, called attention to the fact
that the reserves reported were rum
ming at Sc, As, 80, IS, 80, 90, and so
on, an average Of more than u per
cent. The law requires only Is per
cent. The deposits are also running
very heavy, and the indications are
they will exceed $100,000,00O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf
Suit Will Be Used to De-
termine Validity of Act.
SUPREME COURT TO
MEET DECEMBER 4
Attorneys for Railroads and Govern
ment Will Ask Early Date BE Set for
Argument, But It's Doubtful If De-
cision Be Rendered Before Jan. 1.

Kansas City, Nov. 24.-All prelimi-
nary obstacles to decision by the
supreme court of the United States
on the Adamson eight.hour law, were
wiped out today.
The only possible hitch in the pro-
ceedings now lies in the question
whether the highest court will ad-
vance the case and can render a de-
clsion by January 1, when the law is
to go into effect.
The case OF the Atchison, Topeka e.
Santa Fe, and of other railroads
which had applied to Judge Pollock
in United States district court at
Kansas City, Kansas, were, by agree
ment of counsel for the government
and for the railroads, postponed until
AFTER a decision by the supreme court.
An announcement was made by
Frank Hagerman, special assistant to
attorney-general, in the Adamson law
cases, and Walter Hines, chairman of
the committee of railway counsel.
that similar postponements would be
requested in all courts of the coun-
try where injunction suits had been
filed.
The case which goes to the upper
tribunal is that of the Missouri. Okla
homa & Gulf, heard hurriedly here
last Wednesday by Judge Hook, who
neld that the law was unconstitution
al: The appeal was. immediately
taken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

Berlin, via wireless to Sayville. :.
l., Nov. 24.-The negotiations for tho
exchange of interned civilians that
have been in progress for some time
between Germany and France have
ended, according to the Overseas
News agency. 1t is announced that
10000 persons are to be exchansed,
The repatriation of the people viii
begin December and end at Christ
mas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

from those who have benefited
! greatly financially from the Demo
cratic administrations policv-w'l
put the fund to 5000, the amount de-
sired from Pine Bluff. Mayor Simon
Bloom, member OF the state finance
committee Of the national organiza
ton, brought in 50 rendered by At
tornev Dan Taylor.
Many folk have withhold their con
tributions, thinking, probably, that
they would not be needed Now tha+
they see how it is, it is expected thev
will no longer delay in con+rihntioe .
their part to wipe out the deficit of
the national Democratic committees
treasury. Other cities and towns are
doing their part, and. IS there arc
few millionaires in the Demo-, ratio
ranks-the policy of the party tendirg
to distribute rather than ccncnn+ro+o
wealth-many Thousands Of small
contributions arc needed to r7aka up
the total of 5000 coo VIII vow IT,
us have yours today?
Honor Roll.
The honor roll now stands:
J. N. Shaw, balance from Dem
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
ALLIES MAY REFUSE
AUSTRIAN IMMUNITY

London. Nov. 24.-Reuter's Te1e-
gram company says it learns no
answer has yet been given to the an
pllcatlon for safe conduct for the new
austrian ambassador to the United
states, made by Washington. It is
AGED that the reply in all proba-
Dlfty will be unfortunate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
TO REBUILD COAL CHUTE.

McGehee, Nov. 23.-The St. Louis,
Iron Mountain & Southern coal chute,
which was burned some time ago, will
be rebuilt. This will make the fourth
coal chute erected in McGehee in the
last IL years, the last costing $18,50O.
It was built In 1909. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
LONDON'S FUNERAL
HELD AT OAKLAND

Oakland, Cal, Nov. 24.-The funeral
Of Jack London was held here to-
day without religious services. On
ly immediate relatives of the family
attended. The body was crematod,
and the ashes will be scattered on
the authors Glen Ellen ranch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
Debt of Honor Fund GROWING

The Democratic debt of honor fund
Was augmented yesterday by $SO36
OF this amount $73.36 represented
the balance remaining in the fund
raised to defray the cost of the Demo-
cratic jubilee and parade here Thurs
day night, Nov &c. which all agree,
surpassed all previous efforts in thai
line in recent history OF the state
The celebration committee, of which
Sheriff R. H. Williams was general
chairman, decided some days ago to
turn the balance into the Democratic
debt of honor fund, feeling assured
the contributors would approve tho
! action. Chairman J. NJ. Shaw, of ia
| finance committee Of the celebratic'f
completed paving bills yesterday, AMI
brought to The Graphic check for
the balance, together with a state
ment showing how the entire fund
had been disbursed. The sum Of
$32635 was raised, the list of con-
tributors having been published by
The Graphic. Mr.. Shaw's statement
is appended:
Statement Of Fund for Democratic
Rally.
To amount raised. $326.35
Disbursements
BY check to Isaac Dreyfus Co.
for flags .......... .........-........ 800
BY check to c. NJ Ferguson &
son for firecrackers ..... Asa
By check to Pine hotel for Sen.
-; Robinson and party.......-.....,..- 1855
BY check to John H. Steck for
torches ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
BY check to C. F. Brunon, for
banners Observation-Disclosures. 1000
BY check to ]. E. Scott for
band, both nights.........,........... 1880
BY check to Southern Gro. Co.
for fuses Observation-Disclosures. 81 80
By check to S. Davis, for feed
ing marshal and his aids
horses ................ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100
BY check to Commercial for
printing S.4O
BY check to Graphic for Demo-
cratic national campaign
Respectfully submitted,
fund ................ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1886
Total .$326.35
j. M. SHAW,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Warren Sends Five.
H. H. Warren sent in five-dollar
bill, to be added to the fund, and
Just a few more contributions like
this from those who can afford them
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
ANOTHER PAPER HEARING.

Washington. Nov. 24.-The federal
trade commission today fixed Decem-
per u as the date for another public
nearing on the news print paper stu
alton and invited manufacturers, job
bers, newspaper publishers and any
others interested to appear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
BRITTANIC NURSES SAVED.

Athens, Wednesday, Nov. %, vic
London, Nov. 24.-(Delayed).- of
the nurses on the Brittanic were saw
ed, as far as is known. Those who
were drowned were stokers and en-
gineers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
U. s. Would Resent Refusal.

washington, Nov. "a. The state de-
partment has taken it for granted that
Count Parnowski would be accorded
diplomatic immunity on his trip to Ills
post here. and should it be denied him
controversy on the subject may en-
sue between this government and the
entente powers, ~ 'o
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

The round-headed apple tree borer
may be greatly reduced in numbers
by destroying the common service
tree when in proximity to orchards.
1t has been found that the tree is a
favorite food plant Of the insect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

The juice of grapes, apples. and
many other fruits can be concentrated
without heat by means Of the freez-
ing method developed by the United
States department of agriculture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
Routed Upon Return YES
terday, Bandit Chief Re-
news Assault at Night.
MACHINE GUNS CUT
GAPS IN HIS RANE.S
Treyino's Brother Is Wounded In Tho
Fighting, Which Leaves Ground
Outside City Uttered with DEAD
and Dying Mexicans.

.Juarez, Mex, Nov. 24.-Franci ,co
villa and his troops are encamped to-
night outside of Chihuahua City after
returning this afternoon to renew an
attack which lasted until o'clock to-
night: This announcement was made
tonight by Carranza officials here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

Operating a gin at rapid speed in
lures the fiber Of cotton by cutting
it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
VILLA ATTACKS EARLY.
Suffers Heavy Losses in Second Day
Of Fighting.

chihuahua City, via Ell Paso J:ac-
ton, Nov. 24.-Another attack by
| Villa and his bandits from the east
was begun at 6 O'Clock this morning
and was repulsed, as were previous at
lacks by the bandits, with heavy los-
ses to the attacking forces.
The machine guns again did heavy
execution in the ranks Of the bandits
who crept up from the east under COW
er OF a deep arroyo. The dead and
wounded were left on the battle ield,
as was done in the previous ASA alt.
When the enemy broke and ran ir lis
order the heavy artillery took up the
brunt Of the work. General OZuna.
commander of General Trevono's cav
airy, pursued the bandits and COM
pleted their route.
Among the wounded today was Zen.
Francisco Trevino, brother Of &c oral
Trevino, who was shot in the Land.
Two officers Of General Trevino's rem
eral staff have been killed. The body
OF Gen. Julio Acosta, one of Villas
COMMANDERS, was found west of the city,
as was also the body of Andres saba.
Villas ecretary.
The wounded are being picked up
and the dead buried by volunteers and
military Red Cross squads.
General Trevino announced he con-
sideres the backbone of the Villa at
tack broken.
There has been no disorders with
in the city and no damage has been
done to property here, due to the fact
that the Villa forces have no artillery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

Oats watered to make them weigh
more can not legally be shipped in
interstate commerce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

Notified butter is due largely to I'M
even distribution Of salt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
The Weather

temperature. '''ns
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25
Bandits Near u. s. Troops.

Columbus, N. NJ, Nov. 24.-Villa
bandits, said to number over 100, com-
manded by Col. Sylvester Quevader,
are reported today at Guzman Lake, on
the Mexican North Western railway,
81 miles east Of the American lines Of
communication.
No uneasiness is felt there, as mill
tary officials say General Persring has
tor trucks plying between Columbus
and field headquarters in Mexico
carry extra guards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-25

The honor roll now stands:
]. NJ. Shaw, balance from Dem