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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

London, Oct. 31.-Six Americans
were killed in the sinking of the Brit
ish steamship Marina, according to a
telegram received by American Consul
Frost at Queenstown, says the Press
association. The telegram stated that
Al Americans had been saved.
The Americans reported killed, the
Press association says, were two men
named Brown, two named Thomas,
one named Middleton and one named
Robertson. Men named Miller and
Davis, it is added, were injured
Consul Frost has arranged to take
the dispositions of % American sur
,vivors who have proceeded to Dub
lin. Thirty-four additional survivors,
including fifteen Americans are ex-
pected to arrive at Cork tonight.
An Exchange telegram from Skib-
bereen, where some of the survivors
Of the Marina have arrived, says that
the steamer was attacked by two sub
marines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

ment issued today by the comptrollel
clared to be without parallel in this
cover the period from July, 1913, Il
to July. 1916, including nearly all Of
| war. IA &Elu
This stupendous increase in bank
ing assets and available capital" says
the statement, has been accomplish
ed by unprecedented quickening
which has amounted in many cases
to an outburst of business activity in
every state, and in practically every
part of every state. COincidentally
there has been marked reduction in
interest 'charges."
The increase in resources, ii is de-
clared, is greater than the total re-
sources of all the conntry's national
banks little more than decade ago.
In New England the three years in
crease has been 81 per cent, in the
Eastern states 80 per cent, in the
South II per cent, in the Middle
states 80 per cent, and in the West
81 per cent.
Deposits since the reserve act went
into effect have made unprecedented
jumps also. Their total increase is
put at $6,250, 100000, or 81 per cent,
nearly as great as the resource in
crease. The increase of deposits in
New England was 80 per cent, in the
Eastern states 80 per cent, in the
South IS per cent. in the Middle
states SO per cent, in the West 81 per
cent, and in the Pacific coast states
10 per cent.
Banks and trust companies are
lending $3,2o000O,000 more than they
did three years ago. the statement
says.
Money Well Distributed.
Emphasis is laid upon district and
growing tendency toward decentrali-
cation. and distribution throughout
the country of excessive reserves
heretofore piled up in Eastern cities"
This has been especially true during
the last few months. In the four and
a half months from May l to Sep
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

TENDER t. this year, deposits in New
York city decreased ncarly a quar-
ter of a billion dollars, increasing
heavily meanwhile in country banks.
Outside of New England and East
ern states, the Following states show
the most notable resource increases
in three years: Illinois, 1868 ,00O, 900
or 20 per Dent; Ohio, $3l7 1000, 900 or
q per cent; California, $2i5, 0OO,0O)
or 20 per cent; Michigan 1921 600, 900
or 81 per cent; Minnesota, $l9S,O00, 900
or 40 per cent; Missouri. $116.0000 900
or IA per cent; Iowa $107 100000 or
II per cent; Wisconsin, $SS,OO0. 900 or
Il per cent; Nebraska. $7S 100000 or
2S per cent, Indiana. $3.50 100000 or 10
per cent; Oklahoma. Sos. 100000 or Al
per cent; Kansas, $63r30,O0O or "a
per lent; Texas, 100000, 900 or II per
cent; Virginia, $52,00O,0OO or II per
cent; North Dakota. s470O0,00O, or
AZ per cent; Colorado, $42,O00,0O0 Or
23 per cent; South Dakota and Mon
tana, S3100o,000 or 33 per cent each.
SoutI's Increase 3O2 Millions.
The total resource increase in the
South was 1902, 100000, in the Middle
states $1,4S 100000, Western states.
$395, 100000, Pacific states, $325,0OO,-
600. insular possession $40,0O0,000.
Among the New England stateA
Massachusetts was first with $429,-
100000 or 90 per dent. In the East
ern states. New York states increase
was $2646. 600. 900 or Al per cent.
All the states of the union excent
three show great increase in deposits.
These are Alabama, Mississippi ana
Oregon. The four states showing the
highest per centage in deposits are
Oklahoma, "a per cent; Arizona, 80
per cent; North Dakota, % per cent,
and Wyoming 40 per cent
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
COPELAND JURY:
INSTRUCTED TO
TRY once MORE
galveston, Texas, Judge Not
convinced That Jurors
Unable to Agree.

;,s 1ai!veston, Texas, Oct. s1.-The
IMary IN the case of John Copeland of
mn arSsaall, Texas, charged with the
ili; i" io OF VIM: Black, an anti Catho-
to m ;eSturer, had not reached a verdict
m ratsnt, and, according to a report
iass1s, 70 the court late today, is hope
aS divided. The jury was instruct.
cose 20 continue its deliberations. The
s; nso mas g. been in the hands of the jury
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

Fielding Smith, a well-known young
business man, was killed and Miss
Nell Waldo, niece of former Gov.
John M. Slaton, possibly fatally injur-
ed in an automobile accident when
Atlanta, Ca. people were returning
from a 'possum hunt at the home of
Supreme Court Judge Atkinson near
Atlanta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
DEVOL ON RETIRED LIST.

Cars assnlngton, Oct. 31.-Brig. Gen.
toaau A. Devol, U. s. A., was retired
rant al MS own request, with the
mant VI major general. His advance
il que grade on the retired list is
eres ac'''rd with special act of con-
casss sutnorizing such action in
than ~ ol all officers who served more
.a taree years on the Panama canal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
AMERICANS SAY NO
WARNING GIVEN

Dublin, Oct. 81, via London,
Nov. 1.-The British steamship
Marina was tOrpedoed without
warning, according to state
ments made by American sur
vivors of the vessel who arrived
here tonight from Bearhaven.
The survivors declared in a
statement TO the Associated
Press that two torpedoes were
fired at the Marina, and that
the submarine watched the
boats containing the survivors
for half an hour without offer
ing assistance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

The United States has more tele-
graph offices and more line mileage
than any other nation. Germany is
second in rank.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
German Submarine Deutschland.
Again Docks i'm HarbOr of u. s.

~ New London Conn Nov he German submarine Deutschland
incident The
The Deutschland
ho iS tio6
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
knights Of Labor Praise Wilson,

Washington, Oct. 31.-A statement
signed by John w. Hays, general
master workman, in the current issue
Of tne official paper of the Order of
hnlghts of Labor, reviews and
praises the record of the administra-
t'on and declares for the reelection
OF President Wilson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

Berlin, Oct. 81, via London, Nov. l.
The German submarine U-53 has
returned safely to a German port, &C
cording to an official announcement.
The German submarine U-53, in
command of Lieut.-Capt. Hans Rose,
arrived at Newport, R. l., from Will
helmshaven on October 7, and departed
after a stay of three hours. In the
course Of the next day the U-53 sank
five ships off the Atalantic coast.
Various reports have been current
regarding the submarine, and it was
uncertain whether the craft was re-
turning to Germany or had remained
on this side Of the Atlantic. There
were various rumors also that she had
been sunk.
A search by American warships for
a German secret base along the coast
for supplying submarines proved
fruitless, according to naval officers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
U. s. ASKS FOR INFORMATION.
Washington Displays No Apprehension
Over Situation.

Washington, Oct. 31.-Germany has
been asked to furnish the United
States with any information the i'm
perlal government may have concern
ing the sinking by submarines of the
British steamers Marina and Rowan
more. The request was forwarded, it
became known tonight, to the Ameri-
can embassy at Berlin. 1t is under
stood the state department took his
step without waiting for full reports
from British sources and the sur
vlvors of the ships, because it was
considered desirable to assemble at
the earliest possible moment complete
information, particularly regarding
the Marina, on which seevral Ameri-
can horse-tenders apparently lost their
ilves. The request is informal, and is
intended in no sense as an intimation
that German submarines have violated
international law or the pledges of the
German government to the United
States.
While the Marina is the first vessel
on which American lives have been
lost in the war zone since the sinking
o fthe Sussex and all reports so far
have said she was attacked without
warning, there was no evident ten
sion over the case in government cir
cles here. Officials continue to be
optimistic, apparently in the belief
that final accounts would show that
the steamer lost her immunity as a
by flight or by attempt
ing a counter attack. As to the Row.
anmore, which admittedly sought des-
perately to escape, there is to be de-
termined the question whether the
submarine actually fired upon boats
leaving the ship, as alleged by the sur
vivors. Practically no information
about either case was given out dur
ing the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

Seventy-six American cities have
public employment bureaus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
President Urges Prompt Action.

Long Branch, N. J., Oct. 31.-After
receiving unofficial information that
six Americans had lost their lives by
the sinking Of the British steamer
Marina. President Wilson commune
Gated with Secretary Lansing tonight.
and directed that all possible haste
be taken in obtaining the facts con-
corning the sinking Of the vessel. Sec
rotary Lansing informed the presi-
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Continued on page five.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
The Weather

unesoay and Thursday, fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
Wealth of Country
Grows StupendOusly Since
Passage Federal Reserve Act

Washington
in
the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01

Continued on page fiye.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-01
DEUTSCHLAND RETURNING

Washington Hears Big Submarine Due
to Arrive Soon.
Washington, Oct. 31.-The Deutsch-
land, Germany's submarine merchant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
HIMSELF WHILE DEMONSTRATING PROPER
 WAY TO HOLD REVOLVER
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratford Dec. 2s-Believing that the revolver which he was showing to some of his friends at his home in Linden avenue, Saturday evening" was unloaded, John Gorham accidentally shot himself in the left knee. The bullet is thought to have perforated the knee-cap and lodged itself in the calf pr. Edward H. J. Hennessey treated Gorham and had him convey ed to the Bridgeport hospital, where an x-ray examination will be made tomorrow. He is expected to recov- CT. sflA party of friends had visited Gorharn at his home and were dis cussing the question as to the way of handling/a revolver. Gorham pro cured his gun and proceeded to give an exhibitions He placed his finger On the trigger and pointed the instru-
 ment downward. A minute later a shot was heard and Gorham fell to the floor. He was assisted to a chair. A call was sent for pr. Hennessey. Temporary treatment was given. He was taken to the hospital by Select man Fred w. Nettleton. Gorham has resided in Stratford for two years. He formerly lived in Fairfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
MAX LUSTIG, LOCAL
 MILLINER, IS DEAD

Max Lustig, proprietor of Lustig's millinery store, in Main street, and one of the most successful business men in Bridgeport, died at his home, 1,758 Park avenue, Sunday morning. MT. I.ustig was 63 years old. He was born in Strassburg, Germany, in Jan uary, 1852, and came to this country in 1873 when about p years old. He settled first in New Britain, later re- moving to Winsted where he entered the millinery business.
 In 1888 he came to Bridgeport and established a store next to where the D. M. Read Go. is now located. Later he removed to 1,111 Main streeta where his business is still conducted MT. Lustig was a member of Odd Fellows lodge in Winsted and the Harmony lodge, B'nai B'rith of this city. He is survived by his' widow, Mrs. Eva Lus- t1g, daughter Mrs. Louis Freedman or Waterbury, and a son, David M. Lustig.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Dec. 6-Forecast: Fair tonight, Wednesday probably snow and slightly warmer.
 COnndc dcticut: Cloudy tonight and Wednesday, probably snow; slightly warmer Wednesday. Mod- crate northeast to east winds, in- icreasing by Wednesday morn- ing.
 A well-defined storm area which is central this morning over Missouri is causing unsettled weather with rains or snOws from the Rocky Mountains east ward to the lake region and from the Canadian border sOuthward to the gulf. Several places reported thunderstorms. Pleasant wealth CT prevails in the eastern portion of the lake region and along the entire Atlantic coast. The tenn peratures are belonw zero along the northern border.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
The Sn1ith-MurrayCO.
.HADLEY' & co. IS SANTA FOR MANY
 KlDOIES OF POOR
Five Thousand Pack Store and Receive Gifts From t
 Furniture Firm.

i Hadley & Go. contributed greatly to make; Bridgeport children's Christ mas happy one. More than 5000 kiddies received gifts at the store yesterday morning.
 John street was choked with the boys and girls from homes that had little in the way of Christmas cheer for them. They entered the side en- trance and for two hours the stream of children passed through the store.
 Seventeen different toys were given each child-allt it's arms could hold. Fifteen men were kept busy two hours distributing the gifts and it's required three policemen and an of f1cer to keep the line orderly, and moving.
 The entire center aisle of the big store was devoted to the children and their toys. Hadley's brought happi- ness into many home that would have been devoid of, it otherwise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
Disturber Welding
 Iron Bar Overcome
 By Policeman's Club

Leonard Bradice, of IA Morris court, after he had attempted to gain admit tance, to a neighbours house, walked around the section with an iron bar in hand. He was placed under arrest by Policeman Wilfred Walker charged with drunkenness. He turned sud- denly on the policeman and hit him blow on the head with the iron bar that brought Walker to his knees.
 Walker swung his club on Bradice and for some minutes the air rained blows. The arrested man and police officer yielding their weapons each in an effort to down the other. Walker proved the tougher of the two and Bradice was locked up.
 This morning in court after he had been fined $25, he proceeded to tear a blood stained shirt from his body, as he sat in the dock, and he had to bt. taken from the court room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

Mary, wife of Peter J. Sullivan, died at her home, 34 Kossuth street, Saturday following an illness of four months. Mrs. Sullivan was born in England 51 years age. She was promi- nent in English fraternal organiza- tions of the city, being a member of the Martha Washington lodge, Sons of St. George, and Polar Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem. She was also an active member of St. Johns Episcopal church. She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. John Wiggins of New Haven, and John and Clarence Sullivan of this city. Mrs. Sullivan had lived in Bridgeport since she was girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
Lyon & Grurnman Santa
 For Orphan Children

The hearts of the Orphans in the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum in Black Rock were gladdened yes terday morning when gifts of al kinds the donation of the Lyon~& Grum- man Co.,, were distributed Toys, dolls and candy were given and pam demonium reigned when the parent less boys and girls obtained their presents.
 big Christmas tree, decorated gor- geously, help the Christmas spirit and throughout the day the children were happy. A bountiful dinner, with turkey as the main item, topped. off the succession of good things.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

work was done on the new bridge, the change was made by slipping the i'm mense steel structure upon the old foundation, with the old structure switched to the other side. A pecu- liar feature of the old structure is that it is as good as when built, but with the constantly increasing traffic at Omaha the immense tonnage was such thatea new bridge was necessary to take 1t safely. Tn May, 1916, work upon the new bridge was started on false piers, parallel with the old struc- ture. Working day and night since the inception of the work, 200 men
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
FRANZ BOPP'S TRIAL
 ENTERS FOURTH WEEK

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-Cross-ex- animation of Franz Bopp, German coinsul general here, was resumed to- day in the federal district court at, the opening of the fourth week of the trial of Bopp and six consular attaches charged with conspiracy to violate American neutrality. Specifically, it is alleged that German consular officials appointed agents to hamper the move ments of munitions for Great Britain and her allies.
 United States District Attorney John w. Preton. who has conducted the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
Parent Teachers Association Name
 Used to Sell Books

Warning has been issued against the purchase of books or other arti- c1es in this city and Fairfield upon representations that the proceeds are to benefit the Parent-Teachers' asso- citation of this city or Fairfield.
 It was learned today that the su- burbs have recently been visited by agents of book concern who have represented their sales as an aid to the Parent-Teachers' association. Several sales are reported last week in Fairfield.
 Mrs. Samuel Wheeler, head of the Fadrf eld Parent Teachers association, disclaims any connection of the socie- ty of which she is a member with any such scheme.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

Undoubtedly one of the greatest en- gineering feats of modern railroad times was the, changing of the long railroad bridge across the Missouri river at Omaha.
 The installation of this new rail- road bridge, capable of accommodat- ing the immense traffic across the river at this point, was accomplished in less than one hour and the gigan- tic traffic was held up less than sixty minutes. The piers which provided the foundation for the old bridge were used for the new one. When the last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

were required to complete in good
 time for the big change. The new
 bridge is double tracked, the only one across the Missouri river; is 1,722 feet long, weigh 10,520,000 pounds, is sev- enty feet wide and cost $1,000,000. Six trunk lines of railroad use this bridge. Three hundred and twenty trains, freight and passenger, cross this bridge every twenty-four hours or one every four and a half minutes. Top picture shows old and new bridges. No. 1, new structure; 2, old founda- tion; 3, old bridge; 4, structure for old bridge before dismantling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
THOUSANDS WITNESS CITY'S CHRISTMAS
 TREE OBSERVANCE

Many thousands saw the lighting of the municipal Christmas tree on Broad street hill. Sunday evening, and witnessed the celebration that follow ed. Broad street and Elm street were crowded with persons from all parts of the city.
 The usual festivities were held at the tree, including singing, etc, after which children from institutions and others selected for municipal Christ mas cheer, were assembled in the High school building. GiftsI were distributed there. W
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

SIP Black Cat Lynx Muffs .. .. .$7.98 $50 American Lynx Muffs .. $21.4S $50 Blue Lynx Muffs S29. .4S' $50 Blue Fox Scarfs .S37.4S $2O Black Fox Muffs or Scarfs $14.9S $25 Black Fox Muffs or Scarfs $1S.9S $50 Black Fox Muffs, or Scarfs $23.48 $40 Black Fox Muffs OF Scarfs s3S.4S $S Black Narobia Lynx Muffs or
 Scarfs ....... ...... $5.4S $1O Black Narobia Lynx Muffs or
 N1~0IAS .. St.4S $12.5O Black Narobia Lynz Muffs or
 oy~1TIS S.4S $15 Black NarObia Lynx Muffs or :. ocdI1S SJ.SS SIS Black Narobia Ly1lx Muffs or
 ScarfS S1t48 $5 White Iceland Fox Scarfs i. $2. .98 $8 White Iceland Fox Scarfs .. $49S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
OBITUARY
NORA HIGGINS.

Miss Nora Higgins, formerly of this city, died at her home, 186 Lexington avenue, New York, yesterday morn ing, following an illness of consider able duration. Miss Higgins is sur yived by three sisters, Mrs. William Cullen, Mrs. Thomas Brown and Miss Annie Higgins of this city. The body will be brought to this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
Expect Arrest of Man Who "Hamstrung"
 Vincellette's Bull

The arrest of the man who entered the barn i:i the rear of the home of Antone Vincillette, and 'fhanlstrung" a bull, which stood in .pen, is inn minent according to the auth critics It is stated that the "slasher'' took this method of satisfying a grudge he had against Vincillette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
Brakeman and Driver
 Suffer Broken Ankles

As result of accidents this morn ing two men suffered fractures to their right ankles. Frank s. Jordan, B years, of Waterbury, while attempt ing to couple two freight trains near the railroad station with his foot a proceeding which brakenlen are
 warned against was taken to St. Vim cents hospital. after treatment by pr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
HIGH COST OF MONKEYS NOW WORRIES. PUBLIC

washington, Dec. 26-Like food, white paper and shoe prices, the cost of monkeys has gone up and. it was disclosed today that pathological ex- periments being conducted by the public health service are in danger of being seriously hampered by scarcity of available Simians.s Recently, the service needed a dozen monkeys to be inocclAated with disease germs in its hygenio laboratory but could get only six and had to pay $18 each although a little more than a year ago they were more plentiful at $8 head.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
ISABELLE NIoxoN CoNNELL

The funeral Nof Isabelle Nioxon, widow of Robert Connell was held from her late home, 519 Jane street at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Daniel M. Lewis, pastor If Newfield M. B. church conducted. the services. The bearers: Alexander Fitzpatrick, John Griffin, Mattl aw Allen. Will liam Wagner, Edward Shaw and Ed ward Stephens. Burial was in Lake, view cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26
CHARLES STREMPEL

The funeral of Charles Strempel was held at 3:30 yesterday afternoon from the mortuary chapel of Au- gust G. Baker, 1297 Stratford avenue. Rev. Albert Opitz, pastor of, the Ger man M. E.. church in Grant street conducted the services. The bearers: John Kotraby, Matthew Frendt, Hugh Francis, Edward Hatzloff, James E. Burlison and A. Clark. Rev. MT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

SC Brook Mink Muffs s......... $S. AS SC Black or Brown Coneys Muffs $3.4S S6 Tiger Fur Muffs AS $s Black China Wolf Muffs and t Scarfs ..............l.. .y...-. $S.So $1O Black China Wolf Muffs and
 ScaFfS .....j.l......... ......' ~O'0o $1O Jap Mink Muffs ......... S6.9S $40 Eastern Mink Muffs $2S.4o s$7.5O Black Coney Muffs or
 Searfs :. l.. ........... $49S 914 Black Opossum Muns i. .t $S.So $17 Natural Opossum Mufs. .9o SIS Natural Raccoon Mu6s .... SlS.4o S2O Natural RaccoOn MuHs -" 4.75 c0s -Nat,,Fa1 Raccoon Muffs .s.A .$18.75 SPA Civet Cat MufYs .,........ l4.So sSSE Reayer Muffs .s. $1S.75 e1o E1ectrfc Seal Muffs. =. $12.48 raE Hndson Seal Mufrs $f6.48
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-26

cross examination of Bopp, ,endeavored last Friday to force admissions of un-, neutral acts from Bopp but he was met at every turn with a statement that consul and his associates were within their rights.