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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
REMODEL PLANS
 FOR TRAINING 0F
 bIG DRAFT ARMY
War Department Says Will Have Only 16 Canton
 ments, Instead of 32.

Washington, June 1.-1mportan1 revision in the plan for training the war army has been made by the war department, which announced today that the half million men to be called to the colors in September will be concentrated in 16 cantonments, instead of 32, and that many of the forces probably will be put into tents instead of wooden barracks.
 Lack of funds, material, labor and transportation facilities, Secretary Baker said, were determining influ ences in the decision to reduce the number Of cantonments. The lar ger number would have made much greater demand on already overtaxe1 resources. Although tie change will upset all the tentative plans for camp locations, it is not expected to delay the mobilization of the draft army Four of the 1S cantonment sites un- der the new plan already are select cd, being Atlanta, Washington, Ayre Mass, and WrightstowI, N. J.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02

Richard Barnett. il years of age, with a garden declared to be "prac- tically perfect" was awarded the first prize of $25 in the Rotary clubs garden contest for boys and girls un- der IS years of age. Frank Toney. 16. was awarded the second prize or
 w. T. seawell, IT,, and Bruce Cole. man are tied for the third prize or s10. and just how the tie will be set tied had not been determined last night. The judges were unable to distinguish any difference between 90. It is probable that the little fel- the two plots of plants scoring each lows will be invited to suggest way of deciding the winner. or to divide the prize.
 The winners of the first and sec ond prizes may obtain their money bv calling upon w. L. Toney, treas 'urer of the Rotary club. at 1os East Rarraoue street. any time after o'clock this forenoon. J. A. Clement. T. H. Caldwell ana R IT. Louthan, who served as judges lAeclared their trip of inspection was revelation; that never had they
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
MANY JOINING
 RESERVE CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Seventeen applicants were accept Cd for enlistment in the engineer enlisted reserve corps and the second regiment engineers reserves yester- aay by Clifton B. Adams of the United atatcs engineers office in Little Rock who is on recruiting duty here. They were were examined by Lieutenant Lloyd thompson of the medical reserve crops of the army, who is here to ex- anime MT. Adams recruits.
 Mr Adams urges all applicants for enlistment that have not been examin- eu 10 report to Lieutenant Thompson not later than 2 o'clock this afternoon m nui examination, as Lieutenant thompson leaves this afternoon for Stamps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
JOHN MENARD DIES AT HOME AT BENTON
Former Resident of Pine Bluff Will Be Given Funeral Services This
 Morning at st. Joseph Church.

John B. Menard, 60 years old, a former resident of Pine Bluff, and well remembered here, died at his home in Benton at 2:30 o'clock yes terday afternoon.
 Mir. Menard moved from here about 15 years ago. While here, he was em- ployed in the storcroom department at the Cotton Belt shops, being con- sidered valuable employe. His grandfather was one of the first set tiers of Arkansas Post.
 The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. D. J. Estes of Benton, and many distant relatives, including J. E. Boyce and family of this city.
 The body will arrive at 10:3O o'clock this morning ever the Hot Springs & Western railroad. Funeral services will be held at 10:45 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic church, with Rev. Father McElhone officiat- ing. Interment will be in the Catho- lie cemetery.
 The pallbearers will be c. H. Pull dephatt, c. A. Pettigrew, John Dell mon, w. o. Taggart, P. M. Kilroy and Matt Donovan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
FIVE BOYS ENLIST DURING BIG RALLY
 AT COURT HOUSE
Local Speakers Chide Pine Bluff Men for Alleged
 Lack of Patriotism.

Following spirited patriotic talks and strong pleas for the young men of Pine Bluff to join the army and fight for "Old Glory" five lads. rang ing from IS to about 25 years in age enlisted in Captain James P. Clarke. Jr's., Pine Bluff company of the Third Arkansas infantry at the patriotic rally at the courthouse last night.
 There was only a fair attendance. but those present were full of patriO- tism. The meeting was arranged by the chamber of commerce to stimu- late enlisting in Captain Clarke's com- pany. and all other branches of the army and navy, and to arouse patriO- tiSm.
 Mayor Simon Bloom presided at the meeting. which was opened with benediction from Rev. J. I. Norris. Mayor Bloom opened the speaking by stating that although recruiting of ficers have been here several weeks. the young men of Pine Bluff have failed to enlist He said Captain Clarke had received only IF recruits. which was about the same average as that of the other recruiting off, cers.
 Mayor Bloom stated that Hot Springs had organized . company, Fort Smith two companies. Little Rock three companies, Jonesboro q company. and even little Magnolia lad organized a company. The mayor declared he thought Pine Bluff as . city, is as patriotic as any. and he did not understand why her boys had not enlisted. He ended by warning the boys not to await c0nacriptiOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Big Strikes Threaten.

London, June 1.--Strikes or other measures to paralyze production have been decided upon in more than 12O of the largest factories in Petrograd, most of which are engaged in war work Reuters Petrograd correspond ent telegraphs:
 After the failure of efforts of the concliation board to reach an agree ment on any point, the staffs of the factories resolved to strike or alter natively to paralyze work by carrying out all regulations to the letter. The time and form of strikes are to be de- cided in each factory separately.
 In some cases the strike already has begun while in others the staffs are busily enlisting the support of the workers.
 According to the Novad Zhizn, Maxim Gorkey's paper the demands of the workers include six-hour day and minimum wage for women of 150 rubles monthly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
COOL WEATHER SEVERELY HURT
 COTTON CROP
Federal Department Re- ports Condition Far Below
 Normal for Season.

Washington, June 1.-Cold weather in April and May hurt the cotton crop severely through the entire South.
 An official statement today by the department of agriculture says:
 Temperatures for many days in early May were so low that frost formed even in the southern part of the cotton belt. Much cotton was killed outright and the stand was damaged everywhere"
 The condition of the cotton crop on May g was G9.5 per cent of nor maj compared with 77.5 last year. 800 in 1915, 74-3 in 1914, and 79.l, the May 25 ten-year average, the department of agriculture announced today in it's first report of the season. The acre. age planted to cotton will not be an- nounced until July.
 Revised estimates announced to- day for the area planted and in culti- vation at the end of June last year place the acreage at 36,052,000, the area picked last year as 34,9S5.OOO acres, and the yield per acre at 156.e pounds of lint.
 Replant in Every State.
 The statement continued:
 "There has been much replantine in every state and the cotton every where has stunted appearance and has grown but little. In addition to cold weather, drouth in some sections has kept the seed from germinating The crop will average probably three weeks late in age and probably more in size and appearance.
 "Many sections report lice. There is some complaint of weevils, but they have not shown up as yet to any great extent, probably owing to the lateness of the crop. Generally cul- tivating is fully up to the normal and there is little grass in the field. There is a considerable shortage in the la bor supply but farmers are well up with their work in most places, owing to the generally dry weather prevail ing during most of the month. The labor shortage applies to the states east of the Mississippi river; those west of the river probably have sui ficient labor to make the crop"
 Condition of the crop by states fol- lows.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Great Damage Is Done.

|, Ardmore, Okla., June Five per sons were killed in tornado which wrecked section of the mining town of Ccalgate late today and five lost their lives in the town of Drake, which also was swept by the storm, according to meagre reports here to- night over a telephone wire which worked only at intervals and which was the only means of communication between this city and the storm sec ton.
 The section of Coalgate wrecked was populated largely by coal miners and the buildings were of light con struction.
 Half of the dead are negroes, and many persons are reported injured. At Drake, w. A. Williams, his wife and three children were killed when their home was demolished. A school house was among the buildings wrecked, but before the storm struck all the pupils were mar shalled into a storm cellar and none was injured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Dick Barnett, Ill, Winner of
 Rotary Clubs Garden C0ntes1
Frank Toney 1e Gets Second Prize of $l5oo-W T. seawel IT,, and Bruce oleman Tied for Third
 Place-Judges Sugg est Prize for Each.

seen such fine gardens, and that their only regret is that it is not possible to give prizes to each Cf the contest ants.
 "Too much credit cannot be given the children who have participated in this contest" reads the report to H. K. Toney, president of the Rotary club, and who contributed $25 of the $50 given away. "Their work bas been wonderful, and the committee was amazed at what these children have accomplished. They should be encouraged. They deserve to be re- warded, and your committee would respectfully suggest that the contest ants who have not been awarded any of the $50 prize money should eacn receive a crisp $1 bank note in recognition of the horest efforts pot forth by each of them. It has never been our privilege to visit so many beautiful and practical gardens in one day" His Own Garden Eclipsed. "We saw gardens tfat surprised us," said Thurman Louthan. "Every -. | - .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
'TEUIONS CAPTURE TRENCH ELEMENTS FROM THE FRENCH German Grown Prince Makes Gains in Moulin
 De Laffax Sector. LOSE HEAVILY
 ON VERDUN FRONT Big Guns Exceptionally Busy in Ypres Region, London and Berlin Both Commenting on Heavy Fire.
 Quiet on Other Fronts.
Associated Press Sunmary)


 Continuing his isolated attacks against the French line, the German crown prince Friday threw his troops forward north of Moulin de I.affaux, where the battle front bends north east of SOissions and against positions on Hill 304, on the Verdun front.
 Checked Thursday in the attempt to hold positions won in the Champagne, the crown prince had better success in his efforts to break the French line in the Moulin de LaffauX The Ger mans gained foothold in advanced trenches and while counter attacks forced them to retire from most of the elements, they still maintain tenure of portion.
 French artillery fire checked the German efforts against Hill 304. The Germans suffered heavy losses.
 There has been increased artillery firing in the Ypres sector in Belgium. Both London and Berlin comment on the activity of the heavy guns there.
 Aside from several small raids, there has been little doing except ar tillery fighting on the Arras front. The inactivity in infantry fighting there in the last several weeks is shown by the report of British cap lures during May. b9;ng 3,412 Ger mans, and only one large German gun In April they took more than 19 eco prisoners and 257 guns and howitZers.
 On other fronts there has been no change.
 Austrian attacks on the Vodice area of the Julian front, north of Gorizia, were rapulsed by the Italians and Vienna reports 9 failure of Italian at tempts in the same region.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
EXEMPT MOVIES
 FROM TAXATION WAR REVENUE BILL
Auto Owners Will Be Made to Pay License Tax From
 $7.5O to $25 Year.

Washington, June 1-Exemption Of popular price movie theaters fro1e the amusement taxes and levying of new federal license tax on ai:o owners ranging from sl.50 to $"5 per car with reductions for cars used a year or more, weresagieed upon to- day by the senate finance committee, for the war tax bill.
 Under the amendment, all movie shows charging less than 25 Gents will escape the tax of one cent raid on each dime, as in the house mca- sue
 Treasury experts declare there are 100000 auto owners subject to the s7.50 tax; 100000 subject to $10; 1,219,00 in $15 class; and 231 GOO subject to the $2O rate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
PARENTS 0f BABY
 WILLING TO PAY RANSOM DEMANDED
Banker Ready to Turn Over Money For Return of
 Kidnapped Child.

Springfield, Mo-, June 1.-Some- where in the Ozark hills, the infant son of J. Holland Rect, former banker of this city, is being held by kid nappers.
 > Two days and two nights of unre- hitting search have failed to lead to the rendezvous of the kidnappers who late Wednesday stole the baby while the maid slept and parents were away from home. ~a,a
 In response to an anonymous letter yesterday, the baby's father drove through the storm last night, carrying $6,O00 with which to purchase the lit tie fellows freedom, but either the gale or fear of capture prevented the kidnappers from keeping the appoint ment. TT. 1'aSz
 It is said Rect received another let ter from the captors today. The par ents. fearing harm might come to the boy, refuse to discuss the contents of the letter and apparently desire to come to speedy terms with the abduc- tors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
SCHOOL TEACHER
 SAVES CHILDREN
 FROM W|NDSIORn Hurries Charges Into Cellar
 Just Before Building Is Demolished. MANY ARE DEAD IN TORNADO PATH Oil and Mining Sections of Oklahoma Visited, While Death and Destruc- ton Is Reported From Kansas and Missouri Points.

Kansas City, June 1.-Thirteen known daeths, more than 100 injured, and unestimated property damage, re- suited from series of tornadoes that Southeast Kansas, North Central Oklahoma and Southern Missouri late today and tonight.
 Five persons were killed and about B injured at Coalgate Okla, where 150 houses were destroyed.
 Several persons are reported dead at Coffeyville, Kansas. About 200 buildings are reported demolished or badly damaged there.
 Three were killed and several seri- ously injured, and much property damaged, by tornado which struck Moore, five miles southeast of Olathe, Kan.
 Unconfirmed reports from Buffalo, Mo-, told of much damage there.
 Another storm is reported to have passed between Springfield and Le- banon. Mo. All wires were down in both directions.
 At Drake, Okla, five known deaths were reported. That many school chill dren were not killed in a schoolhouse $ due to the presence of mind of a young school teacher, who took her charges into. storm cellar.
 Nine persons were injured, two per- haps fatally, by tornado which passed north of Seminole. Much live stock was killed and crops were badly damaged.
 At least 25 derricks in the Mid-Con- tinental field, between Oilton and Drumright, about 40 miles west of Tulsa, are reported to have been blown down. Forty-two derricks were reported wrecked near Okmulgee, Okla.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
FEDERAL AID FOR
 ROAD DISTRICT 19

:, Little Rock, June 1.-The advisory board has recommended aid for the .ollowlng highway projects, and tho recommendations have been approv- eu oy the highway commission: ooS sewer county, District No. 1, $10- raulkner county. No. 1, $5,oO0.
 gross county, No. 1, $7,5O0.
 rralrie county, No. 3, $e,o00.
 Mliler county, No. 1, $20,000.
 'e1ferson county, No. 19. $10,O00.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Dissenslon Appears Serious.

Pctrograd via London, June 1.- The fateful decision of the workmen and soldiers delegates to assume control of Cronstadt was carried by a vote of 21O against 40.
 It is announced by the workmen's and soldiers delegates that hence- forth the relations between Petro- grad and the rest of Russia will only be through the .Petrograd branch of the delegates.
 The council at Cronstadt announces it has taken in it's hands the effective power of Cronstadt, does not recOg- nize the government, and has re- moved the governments representa- lives.
 The minister of justice has notified his colleagues of this development and has communicated with the Cron- stadt council, hoping to revoke it's order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
UNCLE SAM'S
 SHOE BILL IS

Washington, June 1.-Contracts for 3,450,OOO pair of shoes for the army and navy were awarded today through the National Defense coun- cil, delivery to be made in eight months, and the average price per pair being $4.S5. The contracts were distributed among 27 firms. It is the largest shoe purchase ever made by the government, the total value reaching nearly $17,000,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
CARDINAL APPROVES LOAN.

Baltimore, Md. June I'm open letter to the Catholic clergy Cardinal Gibbons endorsed the Liberty Loan and asked that they urge their parish oners Sunday to subscribe to it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
MRS. VAUGHN CLOSES
 SCHOOL HERE TODAY

The Graphic's Free Econom- ics school of 1917 will be brought to a close this after noon, when Mrs. Kate Brew Vaughn, the popular expert, will give the last lecture and demonstration of the course. The session will begin at 10 o'clock.
 The handsome enameled cabi- net used by Mrs. Vaughn will be presented to some one in the audience this forenoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Five Dead at Viola.

Paducah, June Five were in jured, one fatally, in storm which destroyed or damaged every house in Viola, a small town near here, early today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
LlNlrOLN'S COUSIN DIES.

nloomington, H., June 1.-Solomon an.s' aa' only surviving full blooded ~ tUusin of Abraham Lincoln. died at a.e . nome of his daughter here today aged S4 years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
WANTS COALITION MINISTRY.

Ottawa, Ont, June 1.-Premier Bar to ncalled upon Sir Wilfred Laurier, opposition leader, today, and asked his assistance in forming & coalition ministry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Minister of Commerce and Trade Resigns, Because
 of Serious Differences.
DELEGATES TAKE
 CONTROL OF FORT
I ronstadt Council Declares Ii Does Not Recognize Provisional Gov crnment, and Discharges GOy-
 ernmcnt Representatives.

London, June IA dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram company from Pctrograd says A. KOnOvaloff, minis ter of commerce and trade, has re- signed. owing to complete diverg- cnce in views with M. SltobelOff min- istcr of labor. concerning the econ- omical and financial measures neces- Sary in the present crisis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02

It is estimated that nearly 100000 women in the United States are en- gagged in farming or gardening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Nine Are Jailed.

Cincinnati, June 1.-Nine men were arrested by federal agents tonight in connection with the distribution of antl-conscription literature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02

japanese workmen wear on their raps an inscription stating their busi- aess and their employers name.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
EAGLES DANCE.

Dance under auspices Eagles lodge Tuesday, June 9th, 800 p. m. Ash ford's orchestra. Eagles Hall. F 5-o7-9t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
The Weather

, sosss saturday. cloudy: cooler. except in
 ,'s. invest; Sunday fair, warmer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Wisconsin Doctor Made to Regret Action Discourag-
 ing Enlistnents.
WOMAN IN KANSAS
 CHANGES HER MIND
nr Eva Harding Awaiting Hearing in Connection With Anti-Draft Agi. taticn, Again Flies Stars and
 Stripes From Home.
Waheno. Wis, June 1.-Because O

Wabeno, Wis, June 1.-Because of an alleged attempt to discourage en- lstments by telling applicants they "were fools to make manure and cam non fodder of themselves" Dr. Hugo Miller of Lao11a, Wis, government physican on an Indian reservation, was seized by citizens. thrown into the river. drawn out, and forced to march at the head of a parade, carry ing an American flag.
 He was made to kneel, kiss the flag and retract his utterances. Federal authorities are Investigating.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Expect Little Trouble.

Washington, June 1i-Department Of justice officials believe that the situation with respect to the draft army registration Tuesday is we'll in hand. that there will be no really serious disturbances. and that the na- ton will wake up Wednesday to find the outbursts have been sporadic and not the result of any general feeling against the law
 It was pointed out tonight that more than 10,000,00O men are required to register under the law and that it would be surprising if such day should pass without incident, as no general election passes without dis order
 Attorney General Gregory's orders have caused the arrest of about 30 persons up to today, and only a few more arrests are expected. Such a showing is regarded as extraordinary and as an indication that there had been no substantial movement to de- feat the purposes of the bill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02
Woman Changes .Mind.

Topeka, Kans., June 1.-Dr. Eva Harding, arrested in connection with anti-draft agitation, tonight had the Stars and Stripes flying over her home. Last night she declared she had taken the flag down and would lay it away indefinitely. Today she reconsidered and announced the flag would continue to fly over her home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-02

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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-27
Notice to Stockholders

Notice to Stockholders
 Valdez, Alaska, June 25, 1917. The regular meeting of the stock holders of The First Bank of Valdez, for the Election of a Board of Dir ectors for the ensuing year and for other business. will be held at the banking rooms of said bank. Tuesday. July 10th, 1917, at the hour of 4:00 D. III. kJul-10
 J. W. GIBSON,
 Assistant Secretary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-27
Notice to Property Owners

All property owners must place the sidewalks in front of their premises in repair on or before July 1, after which time the city will make such repairs and charge the same to the property.
 By Order City Council Valdez. Alaska, June 21. k-2S
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-27

FOUND-Small purse. Inquire at Prospector Office. k2S
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-27

HAVE YOU READ THE LIST OF PRIZES FOR JULY FOURTH?
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-27

Alvah Eames was a passenger for the westward on the Watson this morning on postoffice business.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-27

Mrs. Jessie Knapp arrived this morning on the steamer Admiral Wat son.