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The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
EXPLOSION CAUSES
 S25,OOO, ,OO( LOSS
AMMUNITION AWAITING SHIP MENT TO ALLIES DESTROYED
 FIVE STATES FELT SHOCK

New York.-Property loss estimated at $25,000,000 was caused by series of terrific explosions of ammu milton awaiting shipment to the en- tente allies and stored on Black Tom Island, small strip of land jutting into New York Bay off Jersey City. The loss of life still is problematical It will not be determined definitely un- til there has been opportunity to check up the workmen employed on the is- land and on boats moored nearby.
 Two are known to be dead and at least two more are missing. Scores of persons were injured, some of them probably mortal1y.
 The aetonatlons, which were felt in five states, began with continuous rapid fire of small shells, then the blowing up of great quantities of dyna- mite, trintoltunine and other high ex- plosives, followed by the bursting Of thousands of shrapnel shells which showered the surrounding country and water for miles around.
 
 great crash destroyed 13 Of the huge warehouses of the National Storage Company on Black Tom Island, in which were stored merchandise valued at between $12,000,000 and 15,000,000. The flames, shooting into the clouds, were reflected against New York's sky line" of towering office buildings, which only few moments before were shaken to their foundations as if by an earthquake. Miles of streets in Manhattan were strewn with broken glass and shattered signs.
 The cause of the disaster has not been determined. Officials of the Ma tional Storage Company and the Le- high Valley Railway, which also sui fered heavily through loss of proper ty, declared that reports to them showed fire started on barge be- longing to an independent towing com pany that had been moored alongside a dock used by the railroad company to transfer ammunition shipments from trains to vessels in the harbor
 The barge, it was said, was there without authority either of the rail road or the storage company. The of ficials refused to disclose the name of the independent towing company, saving they were Investigating ito ascertain whetbcr the barge purposely had been set on MTG as the result of 8 plot"
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
MEXICAN BANDITS
 KILL U. s. TROOPERS
ONE AMERICAN CAVALRYMAN SE- RIoUSLY WOUNDED IN CLASH
 BANDITS LEFT FOUR DEAD.

San Antonio. - Carranzista and United States troops fought side by side in the engagement with Mexican bandits south of Fort Hancock, Texas. according to the official report from Brig. .-Gen. George Bell, IT,, at El Paso, to Maj. Gen. Funston.
 After the bandits had been sur rounded in ranch house on the Amer ican side of the Rio Grande River and an American customs guard had been killed, another customs guard named Bean ran down to the river bank and on the Mexican side to come over and assist the American troops.
 A captain and eight soldiers re- sponded. They joined in the fighting, which became general. Soon, the re- port says, the bandits fled from the ranch house and retreated over the river, leaving behind four dead.
 The American dead numbered two, Private John Tweney, F Troop, Eighth United States Cavalry, and Robert
 
 Thompson, F. Troop Eighth United States Cavalry, was seriously wound ed. He was made the target of three bullets.
 The report of Gen. Funston does not make clear the manner in which the fight, which took place about 1:30 a. m., began, nor does iu indicate the ob- ject of the bandits in crossing to the American side.
 Gen. Funston said it was possible, however, that the bandits, when sur prised by the Americans, were at- tempting to escape from the Carran- zistas, who later engaged in the battle.
 The latter had been in pursuit of the marauders for several days.
 The American force consisted of eight men under command of Sergt. Thompson, two hospital corps men and the two customs guards. They speedily surrounded the Mexicans in the ranch house. Woods was the first to fall, laid low by bandit who had slipped outside to aim at him. l His death was avenged a moment later by one Of the hospital corps men, who shot down the bandit just as he was fleeing back into the house.
 It was at this point that Bean sum- moned the Carranzistas. Brisk firing followed for time. Then quiet reigned in the ranch house A eau tious investigation disclosed three more dead bandits inside it's walls. The remainder had succeeded in get ting out and making their way over the Rio Grande. The Carranzistas fol- lowed in pursuit. Gen. Funston said that no American troops would join the chase. The number of bandits who escaped is not known here.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
INTERSTATE COMMERCE coMMIs- SION DECLINES TO SUSPEND
 INTERSTATE TARIFF.
STATE BOARD IS IGNORED
Railroad Commission Expects Rock island and Iron Mountain to Attack its Right to Prescribe Rates
 Within the State.
Little Rock

Little Rock Tariffs naming advances in intra- state rates on lumber in Arkansas, re- gently published by the Rock Island and Iron Mountain railways, are now effective.
 The Arkansas Railroad Commission and several traffic organizations have asked the Interstate Commerce Com mission to suspend the tariffs, but no word had been received from Wash ington. It is supposed, therefore, that the commission declined to interfere. Members of the state commission frankly admit that the new tariffs in dicate an attack by the railroads upon the state commissions right to pre- scribe rates within the state.
 So far as the commissioners know, they say, the move sets precedent in the history of rate making in the United States.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Baltimore.-The German merchant submarine Deutschland sailed on her return voyage to Germany, leaving her pier at Locust Point.
 She carried cargo of crude rub Der and nickel and it is understood a consignment of gold.
 The Deutschland's tender, the tug Thomas F. Timmins, drew the subma- rine out to the main channel. There the tow line was cast off and the sub incredible proceeded under her own power. The coast guard cutter Wis sahickon followed close behind and a little further back was the Timmins. In this order the little squadron pro ceeded down the river and soon dis appeared from view around Wagner's Point.
 A few sightseeing motorboats fol- lowed, but they were kept at safe distance by the city police boat Lan- nan.
 As the Deutschland left the wharf flags were run up on the interned North German Lloyd liner Neckar, and her crew lined the rail, cheering and shouting their farewells to their countrymen in the Deutschland.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Excursion Steamer Sunk.

New York.-With BIO passengers on board, most of them women and chil- dren, the excursion steamer Newport. returning from New Jersey resorts. was struck amidships a few hundred feet off the battery by the steam lighter Santos. The Newport sank within 10 minutes, while the last pas sengers were being helped off. Many of the women and children became hysterical and several were with diff ficnity prevented from jumping over. board. No one was injured.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Reports from state physicians in communities where pellagra was most prevalent last year indicate that there are not nearly so many cases as there were a year ago." said Dr. c. w. Gar rison, state health officer. When asked for the reason for the decrease in the disease, the majority of them said It is due to the raising of more foodstuff by Arkansas farmers, espe- cially the raising of vegetables. peas, hogs, cattle and chickens. Fresh veg etables, fresh eggs and pure milk are necessary as diet, both for the cure and for the prevention of the disease The increased interest in the raising of these products has had very bene- ficial result in checking the disease, which was very prevalent at this time last year.
 q know of two large plantations ir Crittenden county on which the dis. ease was very prevalent last year. On one the tenants were supplied with large quantities of beans, and were asked to use them on their tables. The other plantation made no change. At the first plantation there were al- most no cases of the disease this year, but on the second the number of cases was about the same as last year.
 "A large number of people in the country districts last year were living principally from canned and preserved goods, but now the raising of home products has checked the disease to a wonderful extent. If the farmers will continue to use their own produce they will secure the proper diet for combating the disease, and cases will be comparatively few"
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Stand For National Air

Baltimore, Md.-Policemen began the distribution of copies of munich pal ordinance providing that musi- clans, performers or other persons shall stand while playing, singing or rendering "The Star-Spangled Ban ner" Any person violating the pro- visions of the ordinance shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not more than $100.'
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Titanic Claims Paid.

New York.-With payment of S665,000 outside of court the White Star Line stands dissolved of all liabil ity for the sinking of the Titanic, with a loss of 1,600 lives, and the four years of litigation of claimants is brought to an end in final decree handed down. Claims totaling $1S.- 100000 had been recorded in the fed eral court.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Demand That u. S. Act.

New York-The organization form ed by individuals and firms affected by the British commercial blacklist, adopted resolutions declaring it the duty of the United States government to demand that Great Britain revoke the blacklist. The organization will be known as the Association to Resist British Domination of American Com merce.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
s2. 1sa. .oon. .ooo in Trade

New York.-Combined exports and imports of the port of New York for the year ending June 30 last amounted to $2,169, 100000, according to the an nual report of the Chamber of Com merce. Exports first reached the $50O,OO0,000 mark in 19OO Last yeaY they were $1,193, 5S1 ,00O.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Make Plea For Clemency.

Washington-By vote of 46 to 19 the Senate adopted a resolution re- questing President Wilson to trans init the British government an express sion of hope that it would exercise clemency in the treatment of Irish po- litical prisoners.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Fake ncuren Warninn.

Washington-War was issued to the public by the Department or Agriculture to look with suspicion upon any preparation offered for sale as being effective for the treatment or infantile paralysis.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The Senate has passed a bill direct ing the secretary of the treasury to pay $4,200 to the Buffalo River Zinc Mining Company, corporation of St. Louis, Mo, that sum representing the amount paid by the company to the government on July 21, 1904, as the purchase price of certain public lands in Searcy county. Arkansas, the pat ents to which have since been can celed and the lands restored to the public domain.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The St. Francis Levee District is in a most prosperous condition during the fiscal year ending May g. The dis trict collected an aggregate of $1,74o,- 319.44, and spent $493,123.83, accord ing to the boards annual report, filed with Governor Hays. Of the amount collected, $373. 3.70761 was turned in by tax collectors. and $465,000 was ob- tained from bond sale.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Commutes Sentences.

Washington president com muted to nine months sentences of 1s and 16 months, respectively, of | E- Trent and w. D. Frad, convicted in November, 1912, of land frauds in Ea- Fibre county, Oklahoma Appeals were denied and they entesed the pen itentiary last May
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Will Censor All News.

Columbus, N. M.-Announcemen was made at military headquarters that General Pershing has issued or ders that news emanating from Go lumbus and the Mexican field shall be more strictly censored than hereto fore.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Fire at cashion. Okla.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Most of the business district of Cashion, Okla, was destroyed by hre with a loss Of $25,OeG. The Fire Department at Guthrie made a cross-country run of Il miles and aided in extinguishing the blaze
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Newspaper Raises Price.

St. Louis.-The St. Louis Globe Democrat will announce an increase in the price of it's daily edition from one to two cents, effective August l. The high cost of print paper is given as the cause.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Though the pearl business is poor this season on account of the scarcity ol mussels, the Newport button fac tory is running full time. Where shells for the factory formerly sold for S10 per ton, $40 is paid for shells and they are hard to get, in quantities. Fewer pearls have been offered on the local market this season than for 15 years.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Carranza to Retire.

Laredo, Tex.-Venustiano CarranHa soon is to retire as first chief of Mex leo and will be succeeded by Gen FaD- 10 Gonzales, according to word froIn Nuevo Laredo.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
conIdn,t Blow the Safe.

Topeka. Kan.-Robbers who travel ed in two automobiles blew open the safe of the State Bank of Clayton, Kan, but obtained only few dollars because the inner apartment with stood five charges if explosive. The building was wrecked.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Given Einht Months of Life.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Mayor Chas. F. Sebastian began putting his affairs ln order to face his future. He has put eight months to live, according 10 group of physicians. He was sald !" be suffering from Bright's disease in an advanced stage.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The Boone County Fair Association has contracted with the Young Aero Company of New York for aeroplane flights during the fair in October The premiums are double the amount they were last year.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Increase in Savinqs.

New York-June records for postal savings deposits were eclipsed last month when net gain of more than s3,S00.000 was rolled up. quadrupling the net increase for June. 1915.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Despite the contribution of approxi- mately $3,000 by taxpayers who volun- tarily paid an extra nve-mill district school levy on their assessments, in addition to the regular seven-mill tax, Conway School Districts revenue lacked S2.150.S0 of covering the expen- ditures for the year, according to the annual report of the district.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
CHESAPEAKE BAY GUARDED BY UNITED STATES COAST
 PATROL BOATS.
sIGHTsEERs ARE KEPT BACK
Speculation Rife as to Vessels Chance of Eluding Allied Patrol Said to Be Waiting Beyond the Three
 Mile Limit.
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x Annapolis, Md.-The Deutsch- land passed Annapolis steaming about F miles an hour. The tug Timmins alone was conveying.
 The yacht Valiant, with photogra-
 phers aboard, put into this port
 and reported the trip thus far un- eventful. The coast guard cutter Wissahickon left the Deutschland at Fort Carrol
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

For three weeks Highland, the typi- cal Arkansas village, has been bust ling peach center. with it's army of 5000 pickers from every section of this state and from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas and other states.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Expenses Exceed Tolls.

Washington. Panama tolls were $4,2S6.551 less than expenses in the year which ended May 21. Tolls col lected during May amounted to s36S,- OPS, the largest month since August, 1A1E
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
u-Roat Downs RipIane.

Berlin.-A British biplane was shot down by a German submarine north of Zeebrugge, Belgium, says state ment by the German Admiralty. Two officers in the machine were captured.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Tn some parts of Arkansas there is opposition to the dipping of cattle, while in other parts the feeling is just the reverse. Near Judsonia recently there was held 9 big picnic with a cat tie dipping as one of the features. About 1,500 people were present and more than 400 head of cattle were dipped.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Second Term For hamlin.

Washington s. Hamlin of Massachusetts, now the governor of the Federal Reserve Board, was nomi- mated for another term by President Wilson.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Parker Aaain Refuses.

New Orleans.-John M. Parker, Progressive nominee for vice presi- dent, stated he has declind an invita- tion to become the vice presidential nominee of the American party.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
Daniel c. Roper Resigns.

Washington. Daniel c. Roper has resigned as first assistant postmaster general to devote his time to Demo cratic campaign work.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Hurbert Ulrich. farmer who re- sides near Paris, was goared by bull recently and barely escaped fatal in- juries. The bull inflicted jagged wounds in the mans abdomen and in one of his hips.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

State Senator B. H. Johnston of Waldron, who is now appearing on a Chautauqua circuit, is studying good roads in various states with a view to preparing himself for better advo- eating good roads in Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04
British Steamer Sunk.

London.-Lloyd's announces that the British steamer Olive, of 2,3so tons, has been sunk. Her crew was saved
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

On the ground that they had not completed their evidence, attorneys tor the city of Hope asked Circuit Judge Haynie to postpone until Octo- Der the hearing of the contest between Washington and Hope for the location of the county seat in Hampstead county. The case was reset for Octo- Der 23.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

David Caton. of Corning, who had served three years in the government army service as a veterinarian, was again called into service and left to report to state headquarters at Little Rock
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

r. Nj Morgan, clerk of the Conway camp of Woodmen of the World, has a check for $1,945 for which he has been unable to find a claimant. The check was issued by the Sovereign Camp to Mrs. Maggie Harrison, widow of w. H. Harrison, deceased mem Der of the Philadelphia camp of Wood men.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Work was resumed on the Heber Springs waterworks and sewerage sys- tenn, after ten days delay on account of machinery. The system is to be completed by December l, 1917
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Gas in paying quanties was struck at Travellers well No. l, near Ozark. At 2,300 feet salt water was struck and a little later the drill turned up black slate. It is believed oil will show up soon.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Capt John R. Youngblood. native of Boone county, now with the Phil ippine Constabulary, Philippine Is- lands, has been appointed senior in- spector of the province of Mindoro and special agent in charge of wild tribes of the province, with headquar ters at Calapan.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Petitions for the formation of an Improvement district to build munich pal water and sewer plants at Nash vile have been circulated. Not more than five per cent of the property owners refused so sign the petition.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

County Judge w. R. Watson of Hampton bought two traction engines and graders to improve Calhoun coun- ty roads.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

B. c. Flowers, formerly of Lee coun- ty, was drowned recently in Texas, while attempting to save the life of a woman bather. The woman was drowned also.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The first automobile to cross Crow ell mountain in Van Buren county was driven by a MT. Hawkins of Pe- kin, H., who is visiting relatives at Rex.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

A huge rattlesnake having 21 rat ties was killed on the Howell ranch in Howard county recently.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The Craighead County Farmers Union adopted a resolution opposing the repeal of the statewide prohibit tion law and urged the secretary of the state union to urge all locals and members to take active part in op- posing the repeal.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

the history of rate making in the United States.
 ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.
 Though the pearl business is poor this season on account of the scarcity O. mussels, the Newport button fac tory is running full time. Where shells for the factory formerly sold for $10 per ton, $40 is paid for shells and they are hard to get. in quantities. Fewer pearls have been offered on the local market this season than for 15 years
 Despite the contribution of approxi- mately S3,000 by taxpayers who volun- tarily paid an extra nve-mill district school levy on their assessments, in addition to the regular seven-mill tax, Conway School Districts revenue lacked $2,150.S0 of covering the expen- ditures for the year, according to the annual report of the district.
 Tn some parts of Arkansas there is opposition to the dipping of cattle, while in other parts the feeling is just the reverse. Near Judsonia recently there was held big picnic with a cat tie dipping as one of the features. About 1,500 people were present and more than 400 head of cattle were dipped.
 On the ground that they had not completed their evidence, attorneys for the city of Hope asked Circuit Judge Haynie to postpone until Octo- Der the hearing of the contest between Washington and Hope for the location of the county seat in Hampstead county. The case was reset for Octo- Der 23.
 r. Nj. Morgan, clerk of the Conway camp of Woodmen of the World, has a check for s1,945 for which he has been unable to find claimant. The check was issued by the Sovereign Camp to Mrs. Maggie Harrison, widow 
 Der of the Philadelphia camp of Wood men.
 Capt. John R. Youngblood, a native of Boone county, now with the Phil ippine Constabulary, Philippine Is- spector of the province of Mindoro and special agent in charge of wild tribes of the province, with headquar- ters at Calapan.
 Walter Riley, nine-year-old son of B. c. Riley of Little Rock, will lose his left leg as the result of an acci- dent when he fell beneath street car operated by H. J. Pullen. The boy was riding bicycle when thrown un- der the car.
 H. T. Fowler of Kansas City, owner of big ranch west of Sulphur Springs, has offered $150 for the ar rest and conviction of persons who shot and killed three head of thorough bred stock on his ranch.
 The Harrison City Council has passed an ordinance prohibiting the opening of door, gates and shutters on or across the streets. sidewalks and alleys The penalty is a fine to not exceed s25.
 After writing note, saying he was III and tired of living and telling his family and friends goodbye, Claud Wagner, q years old, of Bonneville, shot himself through the heart with z2-caliber rife.
 The Wildcat Oil and Gas Company is now the biggest producer of gas in the local field. Its No. well, on the Hana farm, in Crawford county, which came in is making between 12,000,0o0 and 15,000,00O feet, according to w. R. Martin, president.
 Petitions for the formation of an improvement district to build munich pal water and sewer plants at Nash vile have been circulated. Not more than five per cent of the property owners refused to sign the petition.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The annual homecoming will be held at Old Austin August ?, 3 and 1. Speaking, music, fireworks and ta- bleaux will be features.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Indiana men are taking leases on lands near Marshall and will begin prospecting for oil soon.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

Walter Riley, nine-year-old son of B. c. Riley of Little Rock, will lose his left leg as the result of an acci- dent when he fell beneath street car operated by H. J. Pullen. The boy was riding a bicycle when thrown un- der the car.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

The Wildcat Oil and Gas Company is now the biggest producer of gas in the local field. Its No. well, on the Hana farm, in Crawford county, which came in is making between 12,000,0o0 and 15,000,000 feet, according to w. R. Martin, president.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-04

H. T. Fowler of Kansas City, owner of big ranch west of Sulphur Springs, has offered $150 for the ar rest and conviction of persons who shot and killed three head of thorough bred stock on his ranch