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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
EXPLOSION KILLS
Two At Fl. SMITH
POWDER FACTORY
Third Man Dying as Result
of Burns Sustained at
Equitable Co. S Plant.

Fort Smith, Feb. S.-Two workmen
are dead and a third may die as the
result of burns received in an eX-
plosion at the press house Of Eqult-
able Powder Manufacturing company
here this afternoon. Harrison Pryor,
50, married, was killed instantly,
being horribly burned all over the
body; Pryor's brother-in-laww, Roy
Pibin, 26, married, died at a hospital
three hours later. Henry Sanderson.
81, not married, was fearfully burned
about the back. chest and arms and
may die.
The cause of the explosion has not
been determined. Burning powder
set the adjacent woods afire, but the
flames were extinguished two hours
later without further damage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
ARKANSAS POSSE
LYNCHES SLAYER
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Black Hanged After He
Tries to Escape From
Surrounded Swamp.

Proctor, Feb. S.-A negro known
here as James Smith, but who is be-
lieved by the officers to have been
Coy Anderson, wanted at >Benoit,
Miss, for the murder Of plantation
manager named Wolf, was hanged
near here today by posse, which
surrounded him in swamp after the
killing Of Fred A. Hicks, deputy
sheriff.
The negro is alleged to have shot
Hicks when the latter attempted to
arrest him for creating disturbance
on a plantation near here.
The negro was captured and
hanged to a telegraph pole when he
tried to escape from a swamp in
which the posse had surrounded him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
ASSAULT and SUICIDE
BREAKS UP BANQUET
Sol Friedman, Wealthy Cotton Broker
Of New York, Is Wounded
by His Accuser.

New York, Gaining access by a
ruse to the home of Sol Friedman, a
wealthy cotton broker, while guests
were arriving to attend reception
Bailey Cantrell, president of a rain
coat company, fired five shots al
Friedman, one of which wounded the
broker in the chest. Cantrell then
committed suicide.
According to Friedman, who was
seriously wounded, Cantrell accused
him Of being responsible for financial
reverses. He said he had business
relations some years ago with Can
trell, who was then in the cotton bust
ness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
SHALL LAkEbED
CONTINUE TO
Be A MENACE?
Whether Life and Property
to Be Protected Will Be
Decided Tonight.

The citizens and property owners
of Pine Bluff have been called to at
tend mass meeting tonight at the
courthouse 10 definitely decide if any
thing shall be done to permanently
remedy conditions prevailing here
that allow of the flooding of con-
siderable area through backwater
from the river spreading over prop
erty in the lakebed region.
Plans and estimates of cost, the re-
suit of several months work by sur
veyors, engineers and draughtsmen,
have been prepared and will be the
basis of the discussion at the mass
, meeting tonight. Chairman u r.
Boyce of the Committee of Fifteen on
Floor Control will preside over the
meeting. and there will be a brief but
comprehensive explanation of the
present tentative plans by Major w.
J. Parkes, the engineer who prepared
the renort and made the estimates.
Briefly stated. the plan now under
consideration provides for closing the
mouth of Hardin's drain, with a
levee, thus to prevent the ingress of
water from the river; the drainage
of the water from the lakebed terri
tory through artificial and natural
courses into Bayou Bartholomew; and
necessary provision. for the outlets of
the city sewer system. Roughly. it
ESTIMATED the entire proposition
will call for an expenditure of about
$16O,O0O or $4,000, in Guiding over
head.
Property owners in the section be-
tween the city and Bayou BartholO-
NEW are already on record as opposed
to the plan to drain the lakcbed into
the bayou, and while some of them
have no suggestion to offer, others
propose the erection and maintenance
of pumping plant, which is to pump
the lakebed water over. the levee into
the Arkansas river, where. they say,
at belongs" Some few persons have
expressed the belief that nothing
should be done, but the very great
majority of residents Of the city and
adjoining territory agree that it is
essential something be done to rem
edy the conditions complained of for
so many years past.
Members of the Committee of Fiji
teen have been making every effort to
have an exceptionally large attend
ance at the meeting tonight, that
there may be expression of the opin-
ion of the city as whole, no matter
what action is finally taken.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
GRAND JURY Wires
CAzOR1 APPROVAL
MAGEf: MEASURE
Present Body Is Second to
Urge Establishment of
Municipal Court.

! The movement for municipal
court for Pine Bluff was unanimous
ly endorsed yesterday by the Jeffer-
son county grand jury, which, by
unanimous vote, adopted a resolution
endorsing the Magee bill for the
establishment of the municipal court,
and authorized Foreman ]. F. Mcln-
tyre to telegraph Speaker Lee Cazort
O fthe house of the inquisitorlal
body's action.
This is the second grand jury to
endorse the municipal court plan for
Pine Bluff, after several months OF
observation of the working OF the JUS
tice of the peace system. The grand
Jury. empaneled at the March term
last year, in it's final report urged
the establishment of a munlcipal
court in Pine Bluff.
Telegram to CazOrt.
The telegram to Speaker Lee Ca
zort of the house is appended. The
reason for telegraphing the speaker
instead of the Jefferson county mem
Der was to get before the entire body
the viewpoint of men who have IN"
vestigated conditions here. Here's
the telegram:
"Resolution of the Jefferson coun-
ty grand jury, now in session, unani-
mously endorses municipal court bill,
now pending before the legislature.
81. F. M'1NTYRE,
Foreman"
Want Names Erased.
A number Of men who signed the
petition opposing the establishment
of a. municipa1 court here stated yes
lterday they were under the wrong
impression when they affixed their
signatures to the petition. They say
they understood it was simply to OBJ
tain postponement of the time when
1.-THE law would become effective. Sew
Eeral announced the intention of writ
ing Representative Magee to erase
their signatures, declaring they arc
in favor of the municipal court. Al
least one telegraphed Mr.. Magee yes
terday to erase his signature, as ne
I
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
congressman AGAINST
GIVING UP GOOD PIE
Vote Down Proposal to Put Post.
masters in Civil Service and
Clerks on Payroll.

Washington, Feb. 3.-An amend
ment to put postmasters of all classes
under civil service written into the
legislative, executive and judicial bill
by the senate, was rejected today by
the house, and the bill went to con-
ference.
Chairman Moon Of the postoffice
committee championed the change
which has the approval Of President
Wilson, but Democratic Leader Kitch-
in headed the opposition and the pro-
vision was rejected by vote of 234
to43. The house also disagreed to the
senate amendment to put messengers
clerks on the payroll, instead of al
lowing the messengers to pay what
they please out of a lump sum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
MURGUIA engages
Villas FORCE
IN CHIHUAHUA
Fighting Between Bandits
Begins Late Yesterday
at Santa Rosalia.

Ell Paso, Texas, Feb. S.-A battle
between Gen. Francisco Murguia' S
forces and Villas main column began
at Santa Rosalia, 40 miles below Chi
huahua City, late today, according to
word received at Juarez tonight.
Another report received at Juarez
tonight said that a bandit band last
night burned the railroad station at
Moctezuma, half way between Juarez
and Chihuahua City.
Telegraph wires have been cut and
bridges burned on the Mexican North
western railroad, south of Juarez, it
was learned tonight, by Villa fol-
lowers.
The Fifth United States infantry
arrived here today from Columbus
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
GERMANS FIRE SHIP.
Princess Alice Discovered on Fire as
Crew Departs.

Cebu, PHILIPPINE Islands, Feb. s-As
the last of the 120 members of the
crew of the German steamship Prin-
zess Alice was being removed today.
it was discovered that the vessel was
on fire. The blaze was extinguished
after only slight damage had been
done. The Princess Alice is the larg-
est OF the German ships tied up in
the PHILIPPINE islands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
AMERICAN ABOARD
CALIFORNIA NEGRO

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 8.-Edward
Lee. employee of local hotel. stated
today that he had been advised that
John A. Lee, one of the survivors OF
the British steamship California. is
his brother, a negro cook, who left
Montgomery about two years ago for
Baltimore to ship on vessels sailing
out Of that port. Lees aged mother
is said to be dying here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
Villistas at COlOnia Dublan.

Columbus, Y. NJ, Feb. S.-Villa
bandits under Salazar have occupied
the Mormon settlement of Colonia
Juarez, Is miles south of Colonia Dub
Ian, former headquarters of the
American punitive expedition, &C.
cording to American cattlemen arriv-
ing today from Mexico.
From the same source it is learned
that another band of Villa troops,
under Rodrigo and Sylvestre Quevedo,
had taken possession of Colonia Dub
Ian. At both these places, there re-
main many Mormons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
NO OFFICIAL EVIDENCE.
President Wilson will Not Take Ac.
ton Until Overt Act Occurs.

Washington, Feb. S.-The American
government is without official evil
dence of an overt act by Germany.
considered necessary to justify Presi-
dent Wilson in going before congress
for authority to use necessary means
to protect American season and
people.
There is no longer any doubt that
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
u. S. NOT TO SEIZE
GERMANS PROPERTY

Washington, Feb. 8.-A formal
statement, giving assurances that the
government has no intention of seiz-
ing bank deposits or any other prop
erty of any citizen of foreign coun-
tries, even in the event of war, was
Issued by the state department today,
with the approval Of President Wilson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
FUNSTON REFUSES
BROUGH'S REQUEST

Little Rock, Feb. 8.-Governor
Brough tonight received a telegram
from Major-G General Funston, refus-
ing the request of the governor that
members Of the First Arkansas regi-
ment, in camp here. be allowed short
furloughs to visit their homes.
General Funston said that to grant
the request would demoralize the
regiment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
Must BE Renewed.

Washington, Feb. 8.-Ambassador
Gerard's refusal to enter into negotia-
tons with the German foreign office
is approved by the state department
as the only possibly course for him
to pursue in view of his present
status as private citizen.
Any communication from the Ger
man government regarding treaties or
any other subject would have to come
through the Spanish or Swiss diplo-
matte representatives in Berlin, who
are looking after the interests OF
America in Germany.
The basis of the German PROPOSE
ton to reaffirm the old treaties is
found in the fact that this course is
necessary to continue the conventions
in existence, as the result of the en-
actment Of the seamen's act by con-
gress several years ago. The sea-
mems act terminated all treaties con-
tanning provisions in conflict with the
provisions of the act for the protec-
ton of American season.
There has been no announcement
of the American governments atti.
tude toward a formal reaffirmation
of these .pacts. Officials already have
made clear that the spirit of the trea-
ties will be observed in the treatment
OF Germans in this country, although
there is some disposition to refuse to
participate in any discussion with
Germany on the subject at this time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

isn't possible that If of
dlgn
might in words
officers will ferret
much ferret
influence the scales justice
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

Edward Charles Pew, 70, former
mayor of Ell Paso, Texas, died at his
home near Los Angeles, Cal. He was
past grand master of the Masonic
grand lodge of Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

A new munitions factory in Canada
has waiting list Of 700 women who
are anxious to work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

Brazil has the largest known de-
post of 70 per cent iron ore. practi-
cally free from phosphorus, in the
world
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
GERMANY SEEKS
TO HAVE GERARD
RENEW TREATY
American Ambassador Re-
fers Berlin to Swiss and
Spanish Governments.
WASHINGTON WAITS
NEWS COVERT ACT"
Nothing That Has Yet Occurred Con.
sidcrcd Sufficient TO Provoke Presi.
dent to Declaration War. but
Worst Is Appreciated.

Washington, Feb. S.--Germany's
ruthless submarine warfare, con-
tinued with the success of the past
three days, would destroy in a short
time great part of the worlds mer-
chant tonnage.
Officials here estimated that in the
past three days, tonnage has been de-
stroyed at the rate Of nearly 1,O00,-
600 tons a month, at which rate four
years would be required to destroy
all the worlds tonnage.
The tonnage Of the world aggre-
gates about 100000 tons, of which
Great Britain has about 10000 900
The United States comes next, with
ascant 100000 tons, of which 2,000,-
0oo tons is in lake and river vessels.
IN American ports there are 90 Ger
man merchant vessels of 500 900 tom
mage, which sought haven there at
the outbreak of the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
MUNICIPAL COURT FOR PINE BLUFF

Two grand establishment
cipal in Pine Bluff
cen IN the counycerany
recommend the adjustment
city None had better
system
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

Bring your children and all the
neighbors' children to see Snow
White"-Best theater today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

For than
Bluff
such tribunal shortly after the Little
in All
legislature The bill
themselves
effective Immediately their all
the establishment
financially
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09
Want Treaties Reaiflrmed


Berlin, via London, Feb. S.-The
German foreign office last night asked
James w. Gerard, the American am
bassador, to sign proposal reaffirm-
ing the treaties Of 1923 and .18l2.s...-..-.
fhe ambassador referred the gov
eminent officials to the Spanish and
Swiss Intermediates.
The treaties have reference to the
rights of nationals as merchants to
continue residence in enemy countries
for nine months to close their BUSH
ness affairs.
Mr.. Gerard explained to the Ger
man government that he is no longer
in position to negotiate any diplo-
matte matters.
The attitude of the German gov
eminent toward Americans in Ger
many, particularly on the question of
leaving the country, will be materially
affected by the American govern
menfs views on these old treaties.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09


In
people pay public bills benefit.
Will
signed the petition against the municipal
court bill they
of
NOV petition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

Continued on page five.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-02-09

CONTINUED on page five.)
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continued on page four.)
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The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
ITALY CUTS CASH
in ENEMY'S Line
Cardona $ Army Advances on
Two-and-a-Half Mile Front,
Rome Reports.
(By the international News servIce.l j


London, June 2-Italy's Carso army
direction Of Trieste in the last tweny- four
hours. To the south of Castagnavizza,
where its left wing Is trying to turn the
Austro- Hungarian positions on the for.
midable MedeaZza mountain range, the
"Vimy ridge" of the Carso. Cadorna' 4
army cut cash Of 100 yards into the
half miles. To the north the Austrian
center and right still hold frm and are
continuing their counter-attacks. These
were sified by the Italian fire, Rome re-
ports
The Kaiser, in a telegram to Emperor
Charles, congratulates the latter upon
the great success, OF the Austrians In
"defyins the mighty and stubborn enemy''
whom they caused to fail"
In a telegram to the Empress, the
Kaiser quotes Hindenburg as having re-
ported that the entente spring drive has
come to a definite conclusion.
Dispatches from Germany show how
ever, that a new British offensive IA
looked for. this time along the Belgian
coast British flyers have again attacked
the three main coast bases OF the Ger
mans IN Belgium and also a big airdome.
Artillery firing is increasing hourly all
along the front from Loos to the sea.
This new drive, II 1t comes, Hlndenburg
apparently means to parry by strong
counter-ofrensive on the Arras front.
Both Bullecourt and Vimy have been SUBJ
.jected to a violent bombardment by the
German big guns during the last twenty
four hours. British headquarters re-
ported.
Of soissons. the crown prince reported
today, his troops stormed half a mile OF
French positions near Allemant, on the
Solssons-Laon Railway. in a surprise at
tack: The Paris communique asserted
feeble" German attacks were easily re-
pulsed "
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
FIRST step TO MERGER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

to say that I believe it is all impossible
There was time when favored consol-
ldatton, but in view OF the growth OF the
Board of Trade, which has now 1900
of the most representative business and
professional men in this city, we are al
ready experiencing great difficulty in Sc
curing accommodations for our meetings
The interest in the board is today at its
height the monthly attendance at the
meetings varying from coo to SOO and at
the last two meetings many Of the mem
bers were unable to obtain entrance to
the hail.
stated that he had himself offered one
OF the strongest arguments in favor of
time begin work on suitable head
quarters that would provide officers and
a meeting hall sufficiently adequate for
a membership of from 400 to 5000 said
one Of the enthusiastic advocates OF the
merger plan
Within a week 1t is hoped to have
committee Of prominent men who have
consented to study the question present
a definite working plan which can be
debated and discussed by all three bodies.
Berberich Favors Early Action.
Joseph Berberich, who presented a
working plan for the consolidation at
the chamber meeting, last night issued
this statement:
action. The Forward Washington cam
paign has proved beyond doubt that the
members OF all these ORGANIZATIONS are
in favor of consolidation. The people
move has been made for 1t. The time
izatlon.
Il have heard that few men are op-
posed to this merger movement. II they
are 1t must be that they do not fully
understand the plans"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
Coyote Pups Adopted
By California Dog

santa Anna, CaI., June 2.-Four coyote
Jog on the ranch of Arthur Pefiey, north
OF santa Anna The coyotes were found
~ 6he foothills back OF Ei Modena by
ylrll Pl1tehard. a high school boy, whose
logs fought OF the mother coyote while
virgil got away with the little coyotes
Claranee Pefey had a dog with two
nupies, The four strangers were put on
me ground near the mother and the pup
taking Of meal. Rather bewildered, the
coyotes erept TO tho mother dog. The
coz eyed the coyotes, then, when they
approached,z she began licking them. and
soon the coyotes were Just as busily en-
gagged IN eating as were their cousins.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
KENNEDY SHOW READY
FOR REUNION Opening
Big Attraction Reaches City Today in
Special 32ICar Train.

Everything is in readiness for the open
ing of the Con T. Kennedy shows which
will take place at o'clock tomorrow
evening. on the Union Station Plaza. The
shows will be here the entire week, for
the entertainment OF the Confederate
Veterans, who were instrumental In
bringing them to Washington. 1t is the
largest carnival organization on the road,
tions never shown under canvas before
The Kennedy shows will arrive here
this afternoon on their own train OF
thirty-two cars, and no time will be lost
in hauling the wagons and equipment to
the Union Station Plaza. The tents will
be Immediately put in place, and 1t is
expected that a large crowd will watch
this work with interest
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
FAIR TRADE LEAGUE
CAUSES TWO ARRESTS
Baltimore Men Charged with False
Pretense in Jewely Auction.

Louis Peral. q years old. of sos East
Mbaltimore M street, a wholesale jeweler,
,e1e gJoseph u Rotchschilds, IS years old,
toner, both Of Baltimore, Nd, were
6Grrested yesterday by Detective Sergeants
SornweIl and Berman on a charge Of
bond each.
&c Z. taVikne, field representative OF
me American Fair Trade League, Is the
oyg,.npiaihsnt n. In both cases.
It Is alleged that PeraI and Roths-
cniids, who came to Washington to close
9ut AZ auction the stock of the late
louis Baum. an old jewelry house at 707
es'en es n street northwest put in a Tot
OF cheap jewelry not part of the Baum
stock: Mr.. LavIgne, the complainant.
ano sIo Sharies J. Columbus, SECRETARY of
NE ne Retail Merchants Association, say
campaign organized by the asaociation
TOT tne suppression Of JeweIry auction
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
William Tell Hero Hit
In Head By Wild Bullet

Los Angeles. Cal. June 2-Boys. play
ing william Tell" in San Pedro. and
boys practicing shooting at target with
a small canber rife. in Pomona resulted
In the serious injury OF two lads.
Perry Clifford. IA years old. was play
lag with his brother and William Nor
man. They decided to play William
Tell. and Perry placed a tin can on his
head, while the other boys shot at 1t
with an air rifle.
The Norman boy shot at the can and
missed II. The bullet strus6 clifford on
the head, cutting a gSsh In his scalp
and opening M an artery. He was
treated at the office of physician, and
the police took charge of the air rife.