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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
Fights for Big Prize.

Paris, Aug. 2S.-Rumania declared
war against Austria Hungary last
night.
Rumania's decision to enter the war
was reached at a meeting OF the
council held at Bucharest yesterday
morning, said a Havas dispatch from
Geneva.
Rumania is the fourteenth nation TO
join in the war. Her intervention
either on the side of the entente al
lies or the central powers has been
awaited with symptoms of concern Dy
both sides since the beginning OF the
great conflict.
This is due not entirely to Ru-
mania's military strength, but also 10
the strategic advantages OF her geo
graphical position and the fact that
her entry into the struggle opens to
the Russian army a gateway through
Rumania to attack the Bulgarians
from the north, while the allied army
having it's base at SalOniki attacks
them and the German allies from the
south.
The motive which prompts Ruman'a
to enter the war is the satisfaction OF
her national aspirations" described
by Take Jonescu, the Rumanian Lib
eral leader, as the "policy of national
instinct" Concisely, this means ma
tional expansion. In the southern
half Of Bukowina, the Austrian crown
land, the Rumanians are the dominant
race. The mass of the people OF
Eastern Pennsylvania, part OF Hun
gary, is Rumanian by race and IAN
guage. 1t is said 100000 Rumanlahs
lived in Pennsylvania.
Rumania also covets Bessarabla,
the extreme southwestern province OF
Russia, on the Black sea, which was
taken from her by the Berlin treaty
OF 1873. Reports have stated that
Russia also has consented to restore
Bessarabia as war prize, with its
population of 100000, mostly Ru-
manlans, and an area of 10000 square
miles. This, with Transylvanla.
would give Rumania total popula-
ton approaching 100000, and
should all her aspirations be satisfied
territory as great in area as that OF
England, Scotland and Wales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
DEBATE REVENUE BILL.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Dsbate on
the revenue bill continued today IN
the senate, the Republicans uniform
lv attacking the measure. An amend
ment nv senator Hastings, to publish
income tax returns, was voted down.
senator Thomas proposed an amend
ment in retaliation for the British
blacklist. Senators from California
Ohio and Missouri engaged in three
hour debate on the section defining
taxable wines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
PRIEST FALLS TO
DEATH IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Aug. 28.-Rev. Ignatius
Tomasen, formerly parish priest at St.
Anthony's German Catholic church in
Albany, Mimi, fell from sixth story
window of local hotel early today
and was instantly killed. The falling
body nearly struck a man working in
the alley. The Rev. Mr.. Tomasen, who
was IA years old, was relieved Of par
ish work about July "a. According to
hotel employees, the priest had been
acting strangely since coming to Chi
cagO
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
BABY KIDNAPPED
FOR THIRD TIME

Chicago. Aug. 2S.-For the third
time in her brief lifetime OF ~
months, Beverly Lorraine Whitgreave
was kidnapped yesterday. Beverly is
the Observation-Disclosures OF Col.
James A. Mulligan, commander OF the
.sIrish Guards" in the civil war.
In obedience to a court order that
the baby's father should be permitted
to see his child, the mother took little
Beverly to the Whitgreave home yes
terday. Beverly S. Whitgreave, the
father, took the baby in his arms,
rushed to an automobile and disap-
neared. He is reported to have board
ed train for Birmingham, Ala.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
CONFEDERATES GET
PENSIONS SEPT. /

Little Rock, Aug 2S.-The auditors
office announces that the Confeder-
ate pension warrants will be issued
August 81, and mailed so that they
will reach the county seats on Sept. l.
This, it is said, is the first time this
has ever been done. There is total
of $S50,656 to be appportioned among
10,751 pensioners, which will give
them 80 cents on the dollar for the
amount allowed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
ACCUSED UNDER
TEN-HOUR LAW

Little Rock, Aug. 2S.-State Labor
Commissioner Clary yesterday filed
information with prosecuting At
torney Abe Collins of DeQueen against
the A. l.. Clark Lumber company Of
Glenwood on the charge of violating
the ten-hour law.
Prosecuting Attorney Dunaway has
brought suit in the Pulaski circuit
court against Brown & Hackney, Lit
tie Rock, hardwood manufacturers, on
a charge of violating the ten-hour law.
The company proposes to test the law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
SPEED FIENDS IN CRASH.
Eleven Autos Pile Up, Killing Two
and Injuring Eight Persons.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Aug. 2S.-Two
men were killed and eight others serl-
ously injured when eleven Of fifteen
cars in the 100-mile race here yester-
day afternoon piled up at the first
turn. The dead are Jack Peacock
driver, and Marion Arnold, mechanl-
can
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
WEDDING BELLS.
COleman.Muth.

Daniel J. Coleman, formerly Of
Bonneville, Miss. and Mrs. Nina Muth,
formerly of Cincinnati, were married
in the county clerks office yesterday
forenoon, Justice of the Peace J. A.
Frazier officiating. Mr., and Mrs.
Coleman are guests at the Pines.
They expect to make Pine Bluff their
home,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
GETTING OIL LEASES.

A Representatives of the Producers
Oil company is in the city, and is
endeavoring to obtain oil leases in
this section. He is reported to be Of
fering from so cents to 81 pera ere III
addition to the usual one-eighth roy
atty, on all leases obtained by him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
Believe Strike Will Be Averted.


Although on the surface a strike
was nearer tonight than 1t had ever
been, confidence was expressed in Of
fetal quarters that the steps taken
would have the effect of preventing a
walkout. The president, realizing the
disaster to the nation II the railroads
were tied up, was said TO be determ-
inedto prevent a strike at any cost to
himself. In his conference with the
railroad executives, he strongly urged
that they change their hitherto un-
yielding attitude, and when he saw
the representatives of the employees he
enjoined that all, suggestions from the
railroad executives should be given
the most careful consideration.
At todays conference the railroad
executives did not formally present the
statement agreed upon by them Fri
day night, which amounted to flat
refusal of President Wilson's plan of
settlement. This statement has been
signed by all the executives. but it's
presentation was Withheld in the inter-
est of peace president Wilson was
Informed generally Of it's terms.
News that copies of the strike order
sent out yesterday Wclc III LhCc ndAuS
of Their abroad presidents occasioned
no surprise among the brotha rhoods
After it had become known yesterday
that they suspected three of their
number as spies for the railroad
heads, they said frankly that they *
pected the strike order soon would be
in their employers hands. More than
500 copies of the order, it was learned
today, were mailed out Of Washington
last night, and each of the committee
of $40 receiveda copy. Copies in the
hands of the executives are supposed
to have been mailed back to Washing
ton from nearby points.
"There was one traitor among the
twelve disciples" one OF the brother
hood heads said, "and our average APP
pears to be highSr than that"
Calculate on Public Support.
Labor Day was agreed upon as the
time for the tentative strike order to
become operative, it was learned to-
day, after care full consideration of sew
eral dates. It finally was chosen be-
cause of the belief that demonstra-
tons by the 100000 or more union
men who will march on that day IN
behalf of the brotherhoods would have
the effect Of winning much public
support for the strikers. BY Labor
Day the strike order will have been
scattered to all sections. The last OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.

Ed sullenberger, we'll known Cotton
Belt conductor, was taken to the COM
pany's hospital at Texarkana yester-
day for medical treatment. Mr.. Sui
lenberger has been i'll for sope days,
and was moved to the train yesterday
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
SOLD WATER AS MILK.

Burlingame, Cal. Aug. 2s.-James
Mondot, a dairyman Of Colma. has
been fined 5000 by Justice OF the
Peace Porter f. Lamb for selling
adulterated milk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
OFF ON FISHING TRIP.

Toe Cromwell, F. NJ C'sandy
Reeves and Thurman LOTHIAN left last
night for silver Lake, on hunting
and fishing expedition, which will last
a couple of days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
ORDER ISSUED FOR RAILROAD MEN TO STRIKE AT NJ ON LABOR DAY


Washington 2Sth strike inen,rs OF rail
road boh1hoods the reads
and the eghtur day and time and on-af
a
ves have unable effect satisfactory and the strike under
IA
"mla this information those interested that they understand they
to
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
EIGHT DIE IN WRECK.

Laredo, Tex, Aug. 2S.-In a wreck
on the Mexican International raliroad,
near Paredon, Coahuila, elght persons
were killed and a score injured. All
the dead were Mexicans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
MAYOR VISITS ST. LOUIS.

Myor Simon Bloom LETT yesteruayy
afternoon for st. Louis, where he will
transact important private business:
IL exnects to be home wednesday
night or Thursday, although the
business may keep him day or two
longer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29

Washington Aug. 2s.Presdent Wilson tonight
officially decided to go before congress in person tomor
row or Wednesday to recommend legislation aimed to
avert the threatened nation wide railroad strike stop
it if it before congress act He worked until
late tonight his message, in which he will tell mem
be1s of the senate and house of the negotiations to
date and lay before them definite Legislative program
The president reached this decision after conference
at the white hlouse with the committee of eight rail
road president and the four brotherhood heads on
new proposal for settlement of differences, suggested
by the executives, and after prolonged discussion OF
the situation at the capitol with the members of the
Democratic ''steering" committee of the senate.
The proposition of the railroad executives was that
an investigation of all issues be conducted by commits
SION u named tie president, the investigation to
last for period of three four months action to
be taken by either side in the meantime, and at the
conclusion of the inquiry the situation to be what 1t
u.s. the employees having the choice of either arbi-
traton or striking. The brotherhood heads promised
reply early tomorrow, and there every Indication
it would be unfavorabe.
brotherhood
tho
w.. ~, o 80 ~, ,oo,+uo I'm, commission
nine members.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29

nearly a million men INTO the neld.
Except in the Macedonian sector,
little important fighting is reported
from the front along the line where
the Teutonic allies are in contest with
the serbians, the British and French.
Berlin and Paris report additional
gains for their respective forces. Ber-
lin reports the capture of the heights
south of Zbrosko by the Bulgarians
and the repulse of Serbian counter at
tacks on Mount Seganska, while Paris
saws the Serbs have made consider
able progress near Zetrenika and have
repulsed with heavy losses Bulgarian
attacks on the road from Bahia to
Os.rovo. Paris admits, however, Bull
garian occupation Of positions *ban-
doned by the Greeks, west OF Kavala,
on the Aegean sea. -.=.-'-=.
Artillery engagements and mine OPP
erations have characterized fighting
in France and Belgium. The French
report further progress at Dellvllle
and at the Moquet farm, in the Somme
sector, while London reports the
Smelling of British positions by Ger
mans, especially between Pozieres and
Thiepval wood, and reciprocal bonn
bardments at other points
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
Rumanians Strike Quickly.

Berlin, Aug. %, via London.-Fisht-
ing has been begun between Ruman-
ian and Teutonic troops on the Tran
sylvania frontier, the official an
nouncement of today indicates. The
statement says Rumanians have been
taken prisoner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29

When the railroad brOtherhOod
heads went to the white house tonight
the president not only laid before
them the plan of the executives, but
strongly urged the withdrawal of the
tentative order, sent out yesterday
subject to revocation, calling for a
walk-out of the 100000 members of
the brotherhoods at Z o'clock a. m.
Labor Day, September 4. This re-
quest was flatly refused, the leaders
saying only the committee of GAO,
which left Washington yesterday, had
power to recall the order.
Copies of the strike order were
brought to the presidents attention
after they had gotten into the posses
sion of the railroad executives, 1t
had been known that the member Of
the committee of $40 carried home
with them a tentative order for a
strike, but no one outside the bro
therhood councils had suspected that
the date had been set, and the presi-
dent is said to have been greatly per-
turbed by the information. After the
refusal to withdraw the order, the
president communicated with the rail-
road presidents, and held nesting
that lasted until late in the night.
In spite of the apparent failure Of
his efforts to bring the two sides to-
gether, the president was represented
tonight as being still hopeful of avert
ing strike.
The legislative program prepared
fore ongress include measure provid-
ing for an eight-hour day law for
railroad employees, so framed as to
give the railroads time to prepare for
it, and a law patterned after the
Canadian industrial dispute act, pro-
viding for investigation Of industrial
disputes on railroads by commission
and prohibiting strikes or lockouts
pending the outcome of the investiga-
ton. In addition to these measures.
there are under consideration reso-
luton to increase the revenues OF the
railroads in case the expenses ae in
creased, and a law creating authority
for the operation of the railroads
under the federal government in the
event of strike.
The plan tonight was to have the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
ASSOCIATED Press Summary

Rumnia
and almost sim uaneous Germany has
she a with Rumania.
the of King seeking into the plains
hold
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29


If the Danube and through Dobruja,
hat Rumania will be able to throw
Berlin Is Calm.
Berlin, Aug. %, via London.-Al-
though Italy's declaration of war
against Germany was absolutely un-
heralded and came as complete sur
prise, it failed to cause The slightest
ripple of excitement in Berlin.
The official Nord Deutsche Allege-
meme Zeitung sounds the keynote of
press comment, taking the position
that Italy's formal declara ion Of war
will have but little effect in view OF
existing conditions.
All the editorials were written prior
to the receipt of information regard
ing Rumania's declaration of war on
Austria-Hungary, and almost without
exception the newspapers expressed
the hope that Italy's action would not
force Rumania into the conflict.
Vienna Alleges Treachery.
Vienna, via London, Aug. 2S.-The
first clashes between the troops OF
Rumania and central powers occurred
last night in southeastern and eastern
frontier mountain passes Of Hungary
says an official statement given out
here today. The Rumaniaas were de-
scribed as "treacherous." Rumanian
prisoners were taken. The advance
guard came into contact at Roghtent-
hurn pass, fifteen miles south OF
,Hermanstadt in TRANSATLANTIC, and
in the passes south of Kronstadt, the
statement adds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
R|)MAN|A l4TH NATION IN WAR.
FIGHTING ON SIDE OF ALLIES
TROOPS OF KING FERDINAND ALREADY NOV
ING TO ATTACK IN REAR TEUTONIC
ARMIES FACING RUSSIANS

Entrance Into Great Conflict of Rumania Opens Wav
for Russians to Flank Austro- German Line in the
Carpathians Little Important Fighting on
Any Front.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
CONGRESS Will BE ASKED BY
WILSON TO AVERT R. R. T|E-UP
PROBABLY WILL RECO MMEND EIGHT HOUR
LAW FOR RAILWAY employees, AND ACT
PROHIBITING STR IKE OR LOCK OUT
BRHInERH0ODS PROBABLY reject TODAY
PROPOSALsT0 DELAY Until FULL ENQUIRY

President Perturbed by knowledge That Strike Order
Issued Sunday-Three Traitors Discovered Among
the Trainmen IS Commit tee of 640 and These
Provide Executives With Copies Of
the instructions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29
The Weather

Weather
tuesday and Wednesday, fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29

CONTINUED on page five.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-29

attaCK ny tHe 1eu111e'1f''ii8 oio'15 '0 I
the Russians at invasion by means
mr. nv the Black sea. 1t is estimated
,oorJ,, a million men into the field,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19
School Books Net Bought With School Funds.

New Orleans, Galveston. Dallas and Shreveport They will be gone two weeks or longer. They had planned this trip for some time, but until now Mir. Staten was unable to get re- leased as local agent for the Wells Fargo Express Company.
 Mrs. Owen Parker and Miss May Parker returned Monday from No- wata. Ok, where they had been visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. NJ. N. Harrington. MT. Harrington is a cousin of Miss Parker and Mrs. Harrington is sister of Mrs. Parker.
 Mrs. W. J. Brinton and two chil- dren arrived last Saturday from Sulphur Bluff. Tex, to join Mr Brin- ton, who is in the employ of Loch- ridge Dry Goods Company as sales man and decorator. Mr. and Mrs. Brinton are at home in Mrs. Hays residence near the High School.
 Miss Ova French returned Sunday from Fort smith. where she had spent day with her aunt. Mrs. J. w. Packer. who is in St Edwards Infirmary. receiving treatment for an injury she sustained in a fall. Miss French reports that her aunt issrecovenjne nicely from the effects of the .fnjut5. kutbthAtDito is aeared sheiwiHf6aSt ah attatk Of pneuYf1iio- mia. xx3
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19
The Educational Amendm
Prosperous Districts should Not Be Selfish.

As before remarked there thousands districts which do not need they little money for purposes If their schoehouses blown down burned they would probably way of r them the limitation for sea- they have sufficient expenses many of tho keep their schools going from nine months sufficient for Should the these in the weak less districts affairs sufficient that nothing plenty and going the privilege selves for the benefit children" ceran very narrow and mean attitude for people who have suh manifest for those distress the attitude that the opponents of Amendment Mo- i2 taking
 It conceded by all that the children through the public thoroughly established that opposing system All are agreed that in spite of it's faults it the best system devised The only question to strengthen and
 better It is also the most democratic form of education and all children whether rich poor opportunity of obtan education places burden education the property of community where rightly belongs It of the good signs of times that all amnded property not only willing glad contribute their the education of the boys and
 Sending the Children on to School
 We realize Arkansas who their children school They their board and tu all expenses private school away from home but believe that these should not be forgeu of their neghbors who
 his home community touch with home surroundings and un parents hope that these will take this vi the matter and help provide educate those who financially able to go of to school
 School Books Net Bought With School Funds.
 enough try statements point said by of them that this Amen adopted portion of the will to the school bo publisher The who made that statement ought to know bette
 easily thousand this State this State that the law does be bought with public Every WI children that when school begins and becomes time for he must down his jeans and dig up money to buy going be msed by M argument misleading statement like that
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19
Will Attend Grand Chapter Q. E. s.

Mark P. 0lney is shaping up his nluslnes affairs preparatory to leav- Ing the first of the month for Lou lSsville, Kv, to attend the Triennfal Ieneral Grand Chapter of the East m Star. which wifi convene Oeto-- ger 5i, and be in session for three uays. MT. Olney is the chairman of sne committee on the ritual Of HIS associates on the committee one yves in Arizona and the other in Malne, so the business of the com mittee has been done by corre- sspondence. This will be the fifth attended s'ISf
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19

account of the heavy rain which fell Sunday afternoon and evening.
 " Abbott of Cove spent Tuesday among Mena friends.
 : J. H. Vanhorn of Egger was at
 ending to business in Mena Tuesday.
 G. NJ. Barrett of Tdabel. Ok, was among the 0ut-Of-town attorneys attending court Monday
 Willis Hungate of Grannis and J. E. Williams of Hatfield are amnog those attending court this week. RGofs.1G W.4JohnsOn and Tom J Wiinanks of Grannis are in Mena 'to intend the sessions of the circuit court.
 Miss Sadie Jones returned to Mena Monday afternoon from Cove. Mher8 she had beefl the guest of Miss Loqise Mullins.
 z z MrsF W. E i'hompson, and daugb- ters. Dorothy and Lucille. who had spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs s. e. Davidson, returned to Heavener Monday afternoon.
 Roy Haney of Winthrop was in hena Monday 10 attend Circuit court, having been summoned as a witness in the case of c. B. King ys. the Watkins Lumber Company.
 Mrs NJ. Hassett returned Sunday from Muskogee where she had spent 2 week at tho hpDae. of her son. w. 5. Hassett. She nfsns to make a trip to Shreveport soon toA attend the fair.
 Col. Pole Mephetrige went to De- Queen on Tutshddy to perfect an appeal in the case of W. M. Miller Ns. Kansas City southern Railway Company, which had heen tried in the Sevier Circuit Court.
 Judge w. N. Martin, Mrs. Martin and the children have moved from the farm to the residence on the corner of Hickory avenue and De- Queen street W. NJ. Grant is oc- cupying the Martin farm.
 Mrs. Belle Wall and Miss Evelyn Carnes, mother and sister of Mrs. Carl Whisenant, arrived in Mena on Saturday from Russellville for a visit at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Whisenant.
 Hatfield was well represented in Mena Tuesday, several coming to at tend court and others being here on business. Among the. delegation weleJ. c. Allen, W. l.. Nichols. Geo. Latcil Mir. and Mrs. Bud Liner, Mrs. Betty Roniine and Mrs. J M Davis
 z Mrs. 0. IT. Graves came from Ash down last week to be at the home of her parents, Rev. W. NJ. Crowson and Mrs. Crowson, to help care for her sister Miss Alma. who has been i'll for several weeks, and who is still in critical condition. tho she IS reported somewhat better
 s. 4. Hughes and three children came in Monday from Claggett, bringing in cotton for which i7 cents was received Mr Hughes lost his house and contents by fire last spring. and later his team died. and he now feels that the good prices for farm products are his salvation.
 Mrs. Charles B. Dodge of St. Cloud. Fla has recently joined her hus- band who has bought and is re- modelling their home in Park cir cle on Janssen avenue Mr. and Mrs. Dodge are musicians, he also having composed several violin se- lections that have been accepted successes.
 Will s. MaeLafferty and Hugh Stapp closed 8 deal this week thru which Mir. MacLafferty exchanges his residence known as Hillcrest, to- gether with 40 acres of land, for Mfr. Stapps residence. located at 3i9 BeO,Ieen street. MT. Stann will give possession Of his property within vlonth and Mir. and Mrs. .MacLafferty svfll then move into it
 see lIss slstspx son to the south. expecting to visit in