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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
GUARDS
 LOSE THEIR STATUS

Fort Worth Tex, Sept. 25.-The Texas and Oklahoma National guard passed out of existence this morning with the reorganization of the units at Camp Bowie. Now the troops of the two states are mixed in three new brigades.
 General Blakely commands the ar tillery while Generals Hutchings and Hulen of Texas will be in charge of the infantry. The cavalry is all changed to artillery. The depot bri- gade will be commanded by General Roy V. Hoffman of Oklahoma. Sol diers for this brigade will be sent here from Camp Travis in San An tonic. The reorganization also means the passing of all Texas and Okla homa cavalry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
TOMMY ATKINS PAYS
 $875, 900 FOR FROTH

London, Sept. 25.-Last year 216,- 100000 pints of beer were sold to soldiers in the army canteens of the United Kingdom. An interesting fact brought out in the report from the army canteen committee is that the value of the froth on this beer figures out at nearly a million dollars.
 "When glasses are rapidly filled" :" explains the report, "there is always certain amount of froth, and the barrels therefore, yield more than the number of gallons invoiced. This sur plus sometimes amounts to as much as one glass in ten, although sometimes as low as one glass in forty. Our inspectors estimate that the excess profits through this source alone amounted last year to 175, ,OOO pounds. These profits, it should be explained, are all expended for the benefit of the army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
NEW ASSESSMENT
 PLAN IS SUCCESS

Little Rock, Sept 25.-The reports of county assessments being receiv- ed by the tax commission continue to show an increase in the assessments. Yesterday the following increases were reported over last year: Lonoke $3,504,537; Miller county $1,- 955.037; Jackson county $1,021,4z8.
 Tax Commissioner Martineau, dis cussing the situation, said:
 This is 2 vindication of the new assessment law. It shows that much property that had been under-assess- cd has been increased. and that much new property has been added through the knowledge of the township as- sessors. In many instances, largo amounts of property, in some cases amounting to as much as $5O,0OO, have been listed hy the owners because they knew they could not escape the eyes of their neoghbors on the beard, and that they might therefore have to pay penalty for non-assessing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
MISSISSIPPI sOLONs MEET.

Jackson, Miss. Sept. 25.-The Mis- 'sissippi legislature convened here to- day in extraordinary session to enact
 tax legislation and emergency war measures. Governor Bilbo in his call urged revisions in the state tax sys- .tem and laws creating state guard and state council of defense; provis- jon for citizens who are absent from the state in military. naval or other
 war service to vote; a moratorium to
 soldiers and sailors from injustices
 on account of debts during the war. and uniform warehouse receipt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
STORY OF FIVE SHIPS
 ,-5 SUNK DECLARED CANARO
Navy Department Says There Is No Foundation for Reports Printed
 Recently.

Washington, Sept. g. 25.-Official denial was issued tonight by the navy department of published reports that five merchant ships And two convoy ing vessels had been sunk by sub marines. Secretary Daniels has prom ised that casualties will not be with held from the public.
 The department issued, thru the public information committee, the fol- lowing statement: within the past few days the re- port that five merchant ships and two fOnvoying vessels were sunk in bat tile with submarines has received Wide circulation in the press. The navy department authorizes the state ment that this story is entirely with- out foundation" H.-.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
Presentel Resignation "A Hours Before He Was
 Formally Ousted. :"
WILL ASK PEOPLE
 FOR MEDICATION
Charging He Was Not Tried by Im- partial Court. Texan Announces He Will Seek Third
 Term.

Austin, Texas, Sept. 25.-James E. Ferguson, who, by vote late today of the state senate sitting as a court of impeachment was ordered removed from office as governor of Texas and barred from ever holding any public office of "honor, trust or profit" filed his resignation as governor with the secretary of state last night, almost 24 hours before the senate took final action to remove him from office.
 This was learned tonight when an- nouncement was made by the former governor that he will go before the people of Texas for vindication and restoration as governor. No authori- tative statement could be secured as to the legal question involved by Mr. Ferguson's resignation.
 Holds People Supreme.
 In his letter of resignation, the former governor said in part:
 ''1n order that I might have suf- ficient time and proper opportunity to present the merits of my can- didacy for the office of governor of NAeA'o AOA O IAAAu CCAHI, anu HI Olu0l that there may be no interference with the right of the people to elect me to that office, which belongs to the people, I hereby tender my resignation as governor of Texas, same to take effect immediately. take this action only because I have been reliably informed that the senate of the state of Texas is attempting to pass some pretended and illegal order or judgment for the purpose of pre- venting the people of Texas from electing me governor for a third term, and to prevent my holding of said office by virtue of their election
 Continuing MT. Ferguson charged that his impeachment was brought about by combination Of politicians and lobbyists and that ne was not tried by an impartial court.
 MT. Ferguson was formally declar- ed removed from office as governor and barred from hereafter holding any public office by the adoption late today in the senate of the majority report of a special committee. The majority report was adopted after minority report recommending only removal had been defeated. The vote on adoption of the majority report was 25 to 8, with one pair and one absent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
MEXICAN PAPERS SUPPRESSED.

Mexico City, Sept. 25.-Half . score of Mexico City newspapers were or dered to cease publication yesterday on the ground that their further is- suance was contrary to public mor- ality. The order was carried out by Col. de la Mata. the chief of police, at the request of Procurator General de la Garza. A majority of the newspapers closed have been anti American in spirit and La Defensa and La Redencion have been espec- ially active in pro-German propa- ganda.
 The action is believed to have been the result of the editors of the newspapers using scurrilous lan- guage in bitter personal attacks on each other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
MEANS WAVES
 HEARING UPON
 MURDER CHARGE Alleged Slayer of Wealthy Widow Consents to
 Imprisonment.
DEFENSE FAILS TO
 OBTAIN DOCUMENTS
Agreement in Sensational Murder Case Comes After Unsuccessful Attempt Is Made to Get Papers
 Taken from Means Rooms.

Concord, N. C., Sept. 25.-Gaston B. Means waived examination in the midst of his preliminary hearing here late today and consented to be bound over to the October term of the grand jury on a charge of having murder ed Mrs. Maude A. King of New York and Chicago Means was ordered held without bail.
 Counsel for Means stated at the hearing that they had been inform ed that threats had been made" that New York officials here had brought eXtradition warrants to take the de- fendant to New York on some un- disclosed criminal charge" and that they felt he would be safer in the custody of the sheriff of this county.
 The agreement came after counsel for Means had made an unsuccessful attempt to get possession of papers and documents seized in Means New York apartments.
 Mrs. Mary c. Melvin, sister of the woman Means is alleged to have kill ed, joined him in obtaining a writ ordering that Assitant District Attor- ney John Dooling of New York and other New York and Chicago officials who came here with Dooling to aid in the prosecution to turn over the documents to the clerk of court of this county. The writ is made re- turnable October 8. MT. Dooling in- formed Sheriff Caldwell that the documents referred to were in pos- session of Solicitor Clement, who con- ducted the prosecution of Means. Tho latter said "We will keep the docu- men;s unless ordered by the courts after the hearing to give them up."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
M. P. LOCOMOTIVE
 GOES INTO DITCH
Engineer Cole and Fireman McCabe of Little Rock Are Fatally
 Hurt.

Little Rock, Sept. 25.-M. P. Cole, engineer. and R. M. McCabe. fireman, both of this city. were fatally injured when their engine, attached to fast northbound passenger train, plunged from trestle, 65 miles south of Lit. tie Rock today. Three mail clerks and two passengers also were hurt.
 An axle on the engine broke, derail. ing the engine just as 1t reached the trestle. The engine and one mail car dropped into the bayou.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
GRAND R. X. OFFICERS HERE.
Grand High Priest Winham Will Con
 fer Degrees This Afternoon.

There will be a special conyocation of Lafayette chapter No. 2, Royal Arch Masons, this afternoon at o'clock, at which Grand High Priest Milton Winham of Texarkana, will confer the degrees, assisted by Grand Re- corder Bone of Batesville, and officers of the local chapter.
 The work will be done in the Ma sonic temple and in the evening a banquet will be served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
NEGROES RESUME WORK.

New Orleans, Sept 25.-The 800 striking negro union freight handlers returned to work early today. permit ting full resumption of shipping at this port. the striking longshoremen having resumed yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
EXPLOSION KILLS ONE.

Lowell. Mass, Sept. 25.-One man
 was killed and eight others injured today by an explosion at the plant of the Newton Manufacturing company
 which is making shells for the gov ernment. Officerh of the company said the explosion was accidental.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
STRIKE FOR CLOSED SHOP.

New Orleans, Sept. 25.-About 200 paperhangers employed by members Of the Master Painters association wens on strike here yesterday in sym pathy with the 1.200 painters who walked out about Q days ago. Elm ploying painters stated their willing ness to grant wage increases demand ed but refused to abolish the open shop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
Attack German AerOdOme.

London, Sept. 25.-A successful raid by British airmen on the Ger man aerodome at Varssenaere, Elan ders, on Monday is announced in an official statement from the admiralty.
 A fight between a naval aerial patrol and German squadron, Tn which one German machine was destroyed and another driven down out of control, also is reported.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
SINGER HELD FOR MURDER.

Chicago, Sept. 25.-Ruby Dean. g cabaret singer. was indicted today on a charge of murdering Dr. Leon Quit man, who was shot while in the young Iwoman's apartment two weeks ago. Dr. ~Quitman was married.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
More Arrests Probable.

Salisbury, N. C.. Sept. 25.---Assistant District Attorney Dooling of New York announced here tonight that ad- diticnal arrests probably will be made" in connection with the case arising from the death of Mrs. Maude A. King.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
BRITISH CASUALTIES
 IN LAST WEEK 23,o35
Casualties Below Those of Preceding Week, Despite Big Battle
 In Flanders.

London, Sept. 25.-Total casualties of all British ranks in all the war theatres for the week ending today are reported officially to have been 23,O35 The casualty lists were sub divided as follows: Officers killed or died of wounds, 103; men killed or died of wounds, 4,430; officers wound ed or missing, 432; men wounded or missing 18,070.
 For the week ending September IS. British army casualties amounted to 27,164 The reports for the present week include the operations in Flanders last Thursday, when the British made considerable advance while in the previous week there was no marked infantry activity on any British front.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
KuSSIA'S LIBERTY LOAN.

|,ne ne.rograd, Sept. 25.-Thc treasury Cihsr... Cihnces that subscriptions to the
 Fubles. 'e'cnea a'Soo'ooo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26
The Weather

eeal Suay. showa.y'. unsettled. probably \ nor4h spUWers in north portion. cooler |ettled \ vest portion; Thursday, un-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-26

Fighting of the bitee rked
 wooded elevations aebeke and ebeke These post the oense or prime mile southwest zonnebcke The Wood Gencorse works that they believed o e mpreg
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
RUSSIA MENACED WITH
Transportation LOSS
Railway Men Fear Soldiers
May Turn on Populace
Shortly.

Moscow, Aug. 29.-At the third
general sitting of the national con-
ference. railway representatives, in
Guiding M. Frotoff of the engineers
alliance, reported that there existed a
state of utter disorganization of trans
portation which, unless improved.
would cease completely by November.
The representatives gave warning
that the consequences would be ter
rible both at home and on the front
and that the army might turn on the
country and commit unexampled ex-
cesses.
The extreme demands of the rail-
Way workers, the speakers said,
played an important part in this dis
organization. They called OH all
those engaged in the transport serv-
ice to sacrifice personal interests for
those of the country.
NJ. Grusenberg, speaking as the
representative Of the Jews, said that
they loved their country, notwith-
standing their unprecedented perse-
cution under the old regime, and had
contributed greatly to the emancipa-
ton of the people and the defense
against the enemy.
Representatives of Ukraine and Of
western or White Russia said the
people were ready to make any sac
rifices for the good of the country.
The spokesman for the Let's declared
Courland never would belong to Ger
many. Delegates representing the
Mussulnan alliance said all Mussul-
man citizens of Russia fully support
ed the provisional government.
Gen. GrOuzinoff former military
governor of Moscow, told the del
cgates the chief problem was to save
Russia from the enemy, and that to
this end it was necessary to re-es-
tablish army discipline by eliminat-
ing politics, strengthening the au-
thority Of the leaders, limiting the
power Of soldier comittees to eco
nomi. functions and giving the COM
manuer-in chief opportunity to eXer-
else unreserveu authority.
General Alax;eff, former command
erin chief in a long address re-
counted the history of Russia's mill
itary setbacks and their cause. He
drew contracts between the army Of
the old regime. poorly equipped with
mechanical resources but strong in
warlike spirit and the present army,
we'll supplied with food and arms, but
completely poisoned and enfeebled by
III interpreted and i'll applied doc
trines which have been put forward,
not bly, in the famous order of the
day number ! These doctrines. he
declared. had split the army into two
opposite camps. officers and soldiers.
which have become almost irreconcil-
able
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
DEMONSTRATION MONDAY
TOCOLLECT SOLDIERS FUND
Parade and Speeches Are
Planned for Evening AS
Farewell to Men Who Will
Defend "Old Glory"

New Britain is to do her part In
honoring the native sons who will
soon embark for France for service in
the army. Already steps have been
taken by a citizens committee to
arrange for a monster demonstration
to be held in this city next Monday
evening when a parade and speech
making will be held to aid in the
fund created for purchasing the
"boys' necessities Of army life while
battling on the war front The COM
mittee selected is as follows: w. w.
Leland, chairman and treasurer; Eu-
gene J. Porter, Judge William F.
Mangan, William T. Sloper, Morti-
mer H. Camp and Frederick w.
Greene
The aim of the committee Is to Sc
cure voluntary subscriptions from To-
cal residents and with the proceeds
purchase articles such as writing pa
per, pipes, tobacco, etc. The COM
mittee has decided on Mr.. Greene as
the authorized agent for the receipt
Of contributions.
Already the patriotism and gener-
osity of local residents has been
manifested by the contribution Of
sufficient funds to cover the cost Of
the band and $3.50. Following a street
parade in which various organizations
will march, a rally such as Hardware
City folk have not witnessed in years
will be held. Who the speakers will
be and other details will be arranged
at meeting Of the committee tomor-
row.
The reception rendered the boys Of
Companies E and I on their return
from Nogales after the Mexican trouble
is still fresh in the minds of the peo-
pie and it Is safe to assume that Mon
day nights event of the citizens COM
mittee will far surpass this. New
Britain folk have long been noted for
their spirit and handsome response
to the appeal for sufficient funds to
make their existence while at the war
front happy is expected.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
SEVEN HELD FOR KILLING
Six Men aud One Woman Alleged
Implicated in Murder and Robbery
OF Payroll Messengers.

Chicago, Aug 29.-Six men and
women are in custody today suspect
ed of completely In the robbery and
murder yesterday OF Barton O. AL
len and Louis c. Ozenberg, messen-
gers for Drinks Chicago City En-
press company, as they were about to
deliver the weekly payroll Of $500
at the plant of the Winslow Foundry
company on the west side. The rob-
bers opened fire as the messengers
approached the foundry gate, took
the money and fed in an autom obile.
Acting upon inform alton obtained
from an anonymous telephone calls
which identified the automob bile used
by the robbers, the police last night
arrested Charles Carrao, president Of
the Chicago street cleaners union
Later five other men were arrested
after a fight In saloon, woman
relative OF Carrao also Is being held
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
TRAITOR IGNORED WAR.
Gave Little AttCnti
TO Conflict.

Fctrograd, Aug. -9.--t'encral Sou
hOmlinOf, former Minister OF VA
scarcely gave any thought to the col
duct Of the war. declared General
P. Vernander, former assistant mil
lister of war. yesterday at the trial
Gen. Soukhomlinoff for high treasd
AS a result he testified, the mun
ton manufacturers progressed hal
inglv and after many days of vi
the Russian army was without shell
The witness succeeded Gener
Soukh omlinoff temporarily as mi
lister Of war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
Bookkeeper At First Nation
al Arrested For $2,862
Embezz|ement, Which Had
Been Returned

Hartford. Aug. 29.-Miss Clara
Briere. bookkeeper in the First Ma
tional bank, New Britain, was arrest
of embezzlement of $2,862.75 of funds
belonging to the bank.
She was brought before United
States Commissioner Carroll this af-
tember term OF the United States
district court in New Haven.
The money was taken last January,
covered according to the statement
by bank officials, and restitution made
quickly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
GERMAN COAL TAX
AROUSES SWEDEN
Neutral May Retaliate by Establishing
Export Assessment on Iron Ore
Destined for GERMANY.

Stockholm, Aug. 29.-Swedish in
dustrial and business circles are
stirred greatly over an export tax OF
rs kronen a ton which Germany has
put on all coal for, shipment to
Sweden. The tax is effective at once.
Germany has also imposed a tax on
parcel post, payable after August IS.
In some circles it is urged that
Sweden retaliate by putting a tax on
Swedish products. especially iron ore,
but nothing has yet been decided
Export licenses for wood pulp fo1
England. France and Italy have been
extended greatly in the past two
weeks. This is taken here as a sign
of better commercial relations
between Sweden . and the Entente
powers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
Separate Peace Undesirable.

Copenhagen. Aug. 29.-'The
cialists Of neutral countries do
wish any nation to be crushed in
war" said M. Stauning, sooia|
leader and minister without portA
in an address today. For that rel
the constantly recurring rumors u
we desire separate peace bcty1
Russia and Germany are meaning
and untrue.
"A separate peace would be
complete opposition to the intere
Of the international working class
We desire peace, but for all the
tions Of the world. 4 separate pc,
would set free forces which could
employed for the destruction of $
gle nations, which is IN absolute
position to the interests Of humi
itN'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
Won Mackensen Sweeps Clean

Berlin, Aug. 20, Via London.-In
the Ootuz Valley region, on the Ru-
manian front Teutonic forces stormed
hill positions yesterday says today's
army headquarters statement More
than 600 prisoners were taken.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
forces, the announcement states. cap
tured the village Of Muncelul and
pushed back the opposing forces in a
northwesterly direction past several
positions on both sides of Suchitza
valley. Prisoners to the number OF
1000 and three guns were taken.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
NO STOP IN 900 MILES.

Paris, Aug. 29.-Captain Guile
Laureami, an aviator in the Italian
army has established a new world
to long distance record by flying
more than 900 miles without stop
ping, says despatch to the Temps
from Milan. The Italian flew from
Turin 10 Naples and return a dis
tance of about a20 miles as the crow
flies. Captain Laureanai used a new
Sia machine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
English Resort to Raiding.

London, Aug. 29.-"During the
night we carried out successful raids
northeast of Gouzeaucourt and south
west of Hulluch, and captured a few
prisoners" says today's official an
nouncement. Southeast of Lange-
marck our troops cleared up a strong
point in which an enemy party was
holding out Immediately in front of
our new lineS'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
British Expelled, Says Berlin.

Berlin, Aug. 20, Via London.-Ger-
man counter attacks yesterday drove
the British from the indentation they
had made In the German positions
northeast OF Frezenberg on the Flan-
ders front, army headquarters an
nounced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
Russian Division Takes Flight.

Petrograd, Aug. 29.-A Russian
division yesterday abandoned its
positions in the region of Fokshani, on
the Rumanian front, and fed in dis
order, the war office announces.
The statement says that the enemy
continued to advance all yesterday on
the southern Rumanian front
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-29
ALLOW LESS TIME TO UNLOAD.

Washington, Aug. 20.-Proposals
by the railroads to reduce from five
days to 2, the free time allowed for
holding district freight at New York
for unloading. Intended as a step to
relieve congestion there, tentatively
were approved today in a report to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
by its attorney examiner. The com
mission has not yet passed upon the
report nor approved the findings