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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20

Pine Bluff gave the thirty three city and county boys who left yesterday afternoon for Camp Pike a rousing send-off, though almost every heart in the crowd of good wlshers was heavy with the thought that the splen- did looking young men would be sent to the war zone, where America has joined the allies in the war for de- mocracy and liberty.
 Pursuant to the order to assemble at the courthouse yesterday at 12:3O .p. m., every man was in line and ready at the time fixed for them to report. Everyone presented a fine appearance and not a man among them wore worried look; they were ready to serve their country and prepared to accept any eventuality, no matter what it may be. ;, , Many of the relatives accompanled them to the courthouse and had nlce chat before the order was given to assemble and march to Third avenue and IEain street, where they boarded their special car.
 As particular mark of honor,
 Capt. Sam F. Hilzheim, the pfesloen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
NEW YORK PRIMARY RESULTS FAVOR
 MAYOR MITCHELL, I,

New York, Sept. 19.-Supporters of Mayor John F. Mitchell, fusion candi- date for reelection, late tonight claimed they had won the Republican mayoralty nomination in the primary held today, but only after a close con test with Wm. M. Bennett, who en- tered the field without organized sup port. The unexpectedly heavy vote given Bennett was the feature of the primary.
 With returns from 1910 districts out of 2,O60 in the greater city, the vote was: Mitchell, 31,o42; Bennett, 29.' 733.
 There were no contests for the Democratic nominations, except for district offices. John P. Hyland Will be the Democratic candidate for may or against Mitchell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
Hoover Declares That Solu- tion of Food Problem :.
 Means Success.
STARVATION WILL
 DEFEAT GERMANY
Food Administrator Points Out That Nentrals Cannot Hope to Get
 Supplies Unless They Rem
 der 'EqHivalent Service.o

Atlantic City. Sept. 19.-Herbert Hoover, the food administrator, speak ing of the world food situation to- night before the war convention of American business men here, declared that they would win the war, and the side best able to organize it's re- sources for food production and con servation would come out victor. '"rhe food situation of America and the allies is such,' said MT. Hoover, "that the neutral countries of north ern Europe cannot hope to get food from the United States unless they eX- pect to furnish equivalent service in other directions to the common pool against Germany" ,e
 Lord Northcliffe, head of the Brit ish commission in this country, told of his work as purchasing agent for between $50,000,000 and S60,000,000
 a week. !"*: .ias!A ;s!Gi He also described some fundamen- tai changes in industry in Great Brit ain as result of the war and predict ed that some of these changes would take place in the United States. Food has, since the war began, generally assumed larger place in the economies, the statesmanship and
 the strategy Of warfare" MT. Hoover told the delegates to the convention. "The allies," he added, "are block ading the food from Germany, and the surrounding neutrals are under great
 pressure to export their supplies both ways. The Germans are trying to starve the allies by sinking the food ships and all governments are faced with reduction of consumption. stim-
 ulation of production, central of
 prices and readjustment of wages. The winning of the war is largely a
 problem of who can organize this
 weapon"
 Creation of a great war committee of business men, representing all
 branches of industry, to deal directly
 with the government in war pur- chases was proposed in resolution
 adopted today by the manufacturers
 section of the convention. A central government purchasing agency to I take over the functions of the war in- dustries board and the purchasing departments of the army and navy
 was recommended.
 Renewed demands for war price
 policy and for priority law that will I give the government authority to Cut off supplies to nOn-essential indus tries also is recommended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
Offers Pay Half of Increase In Wages for Companies
 Making 10 Per Cent.
ACTION VIEWED AS
 APPROVING DEMANDS
Shipping Boards Proposal Indicates Also That No Difficulty Will Be Permitted To Prevent
 Ship Building.

Washington, Sept. 19.-The govern ment today opened tine way for pos sible settlement of strikes in Pacific coast shipyards by offering to pay half of any wage increases for com panics making not more than 10 per cent on commandeered ships. San Francisco builders, at whose plants strikes of iron workers are in prog ress, agreed to consider the workers d emands for more pay, on the ship ping boards cost-sharing proposal, and prospects for settling the strikes were reported bright.
 Chairman Hurley of the shipping board indefinitely postponed his trip to the coast on which he intended to start tonight. Agents of the depart ment of labor reported that the em- ployers and men seemed nearer an agreement, and that work On the com mandeered ships might be resumed Tn few days.
 The shipping boards action is con- sidered significant, inasmuch as 1t indicates belief that the workers de- mands for higher wages should be granted. The board also emphasizes it's determination not to let any diff ficulty prevent the speedy prosecution of it's big shipbuilding program. To avoid being compelled to pay propor' tion of the wage increases for com panies making big profits on govern ment contracts, however, the present offer specified that profits of more than 10 per cent must be applied to the governments share of the pay mert. In cases where profits are high, the entire additional cost of the extra pay granted may be borne by the builder
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20

0 fthe Jefferson Home Guards asso- citation, marched at the head of the column. He carried large Ameri- can flag and shared with the thirty three the applause of tie crowds along the line of march to the coach.
 Ministers Voice City's Tribute.
 There was a large crowd at the point where the coach was standing. Here was where the final goodbyes were said, and where Dr. J. l. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church and Rev. H. A. StoWell, rector Of Trinity Episcopal church, voiced the good wishes, Godspeed. love and esteem of the people of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county.
 Dr. Norris spoke in eloquent and impressive tones, every word yelling from the heart, in praise of the men their cause, which is common with every true-hearted American, and felt most keenly by the people whom they represent.
 Then, in token of the love and es
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
German Capital Is Exercis ed Over Increasing Tn
 tensity of Fire.
NORWAY REPORTS
 TWO SUBS. SUNK
British Admiralty's Reports of Sub- marine Activities Show Fewer
 Large Ships Destroyed, But
 Larger Number Small Ones.
Associated Press Summary.)

(ASSOclated Press Summary.)
 Bombardment by the British artill- cry of the German line in the Ypres sector in Flanders continues most in- tense, but there has been no infantry movement in force. An attack on a larger scale than the usual daily raids probably is imminent. Berlin appar- ently is much exercised over the ever increasing volume of shells from the British big guns. Prom the Houth. olst wood, northeast of Ypres, to the river Lys, on the Belgo-French border, Berlin reports the British fire has been destructive. Field Marshall Haig's artillery increased the volume of shot to drumfire several times.
 As on other fronts. in Flanders and Artois, there has been no major op- erations on the French portion of the western front At several points from the Aisne valley to Lorraine. the French have made raids into the Ger man defenses. Here, too, the eXpen- allure of ammunition is great espe- cially on the Aisne front and north east of Verdun.
 Italians More Active. The Italians have been more active on the Trentino front, harassing the enemy with raids and strong artillery fire In a forward movement near Tarzeno. in the 'Sugana valley, east of | Trent, the Italians captured POO pris- oners. Austro-Hungarian attacks on the Biansizza plateau continue, but General Cadorna's men have held taem for no gains.
 While the infantry has been vir- | tually idle on the northern end of 1 the eastern front, the Rumanians con tinue their offensive in the mountains regions northwest of Fokshani At tacking the 'AustrO-German offenses south of Grozetchi, near Ocna, the Ru- manians captured a height. Berlin reports that the Rumanians, at first successful, were driven from the posi- tion, suffering casualties and losing prisoners.
 Subs Sink Small Ships.
 The smallest number of British yes sels of more than 1,600 tons sunk in one week since last February is shown in the weekly statement of the British admiralty. which reports the loss of eight of the larger size. There 1 IS d uCSkNCO HUI cdoc III tuc HuluDCl of sma ships lost, 20 of these be- ing Il Il mines or submarines, the seconl gest number since the in tensified German submarine cam paign. The total, 2S. is the largest in five months. In the previous week the total losses were IS vessels, 12 of more than 1,6OO tons and six of the smaller size.
 The American steamer Platuria of 3,45O tons, owned by the Standard Oil company, has been torpedoed with the loss of her master and eight mem bers of her crew. Forty-five surviv- ors have been landed.
 Two U-Boats Destroyed.
 The sinking of two German subma- rines is reported unofficially from Norway. One was sent to the bottom by an armed merchantmen, and the other was accounted for by British destroyer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
AMERICAN VESSEL SUPPLIED OIL TO
 GERMAN U.BOATS

A Gulf Port, Sept. 19.-Seizure of the American schooner Goldfields, near this port, and the subsequent arrest of its crew on charges of aiding the enemy made by the agents of the federal government today, became known here tonight. All members of the crew with. the exception of the skipper are said to be Spaniards.
 The vessel was suspected of supply ing oil to German submarines while enroute from a southern European port to this port.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
lsSIAN SITUATION | NOW LOOKS BRIGHTER
pvernment AbOlishes Post of Mili- tary Governor of Petrograd and
 Council Resigns.

|petrograd, Sept. 19.-The provision government has abolished the post
 military governor of Petrograd and established the office of comman-
 E of troops of the Petrog1ad dis
 let. Colonel Polkovnikoff has been lpnlnted commander. with power to [l.le questions relating to the food |pplles and transport.
 ID view of the resolution of the Rxlmllista, which was voted by a Enary session of the Petrograd coun-
 or soldiers and workmen's dele Eles demanding. that power be as-
 med by the council, the whole bu- (au or the council has resigned. |aong those who handed in their re- snaqon were President Tchezze Ece fresident Annismoff and Gotz FN M. Skobeliff, Tzeretelli and Tch- e1off.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
I iftle Rock Warmly Welcomes
 Men to Fight for Democracy
Brough Predicts That War Will Make Impossible "Po, tical Grand Lar ceny for Annexa-
 tion of Territory"

pers But it was apparent to all that all they need are uniforms and disclp- line to make of them an ,effecuVe army.
 There were speeches by Governor Brough Maj.-Gen. Sturgis, Judge Miles and others, cheering the men on to their battle for democracy. Gov ernor Brough, predicted that through the efforts of the Arkansas troops, and others like them, after this war has. been won by the allied forces and the world made safe for democ- racy: "No longer will any political grand larceny for the annexation Of territory be possible anywhere in the world"
 About 800 men flor the National army had arrived up to tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20

Little Rock, Sept. 19.-"There are enough Arkansas boys here today to bring the kaiser into camp without any trouble" declared Governor Brough in an address before the mem bers of the National army who had arrived in the city, the Second and Third regiments of Arkansas troops. and several thousand citizens of the state assembled this afternoon in front of the state capitol.
 The ranks of the National army were filled with men from all sta tions in life. None of them had re- ceived their uniforms, and there were clerks and professional men in tail ored suits and mechanics and farmer boys in overalls and blue jeans jum-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
FERGusON DEFENDS BANKERS.

Austin, Tex, Sept. 19.-lnsistence by Gov. James E. Ferguson that state banking laws are not violated by "ov- erloans" so long as the loans are am ply secured and good" and there is no wilful fraudulent intent on the part of the bank officials, and an explan' ation of a letter he wrote, criticising a decision of a state court were feat ures of the goyernor's testimony in his own behalf today before the Tex as senate. sitting as court of i'm peachment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
Settlement Seems Near.

San Francisco, Sept. 19.-Prospects that some agreement might be reach ed whereby 25,OOO members of union affiliated with the Iron Trades coun- cil would return to work at once at a 10 per cent wage increase, pending arbitration of their demands, appeared bright tonight, as representatives ot the men, the employers and federal agents continued their conference.
 The governments offer to assume half of any wage increase for com panies making not more than 10 per cent on communicated ships was view ed as furnishing the means whereby a speedy settlement might be effected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ACT APPROVED

Washington, Sept 19.-The admin istration's trading with the enemy bill. which recently passed both senate and house by unanimous vote. was plac- cd in form today for final enactment not later than next week.
 Wrangles between the conferees on the war tax bill today oyer second class mail rates, excess profits and the fact that news of the secret con ferences has been Altering out halted progress so materially that report to both houses this week seems doubt full.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
SOLDIERS WRECK
 I. w. w. QUARTERS

Los Angeles, Sept. 19.-A crowd of soldiers variously estimated at from 200 to 400 wrecked the headquarters of the I. w. w. here late today. Type writers and furniture were broken. windows smashed and movable demol- ished. There were no reported cas- ualties and no arrests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
Washington Gratified.

Washington, Sept. 18.-News that the Argentine senate had voted over whelminely to sever diplomatic rela- tOns with Germany was received in Washington tonight with qualification and no little surprise. Officials had recognized that recent disclosures concerning cablegrams sent to Ber- lin by the German minister at Beu- nos Aires thru the Swedish foreign office had aggravated the situation brought about by Germany's sinking of Argentine ships, but it had been assumed that with the German min- ister handed his passports. no further official action would be taken pend- ing receipt of Germany's explanation of the messages.
 1t is no secret that ArgeEtine's par t:cipation in the war would he well comed Even the breaking off of relations, it is pointed out. would have powerful effect upon public opinion in all South American coun- tries, where German influences are known to he strong. That action also would Tchably result in considera- blc material benefit to allies by re- stricting Argentine grain and meat exports 10 neutral countries, thru which they might find their way to Germany. Argentine is now the only great food producing country export ing supplies.
 London. Sept. 19.-It is learned that Great Britain does not at present. in- tend to approve any application for safe conduct of Count von Luxburg. the German minister to Argentine, whose passports have been handed to him by the Argentine government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
KILLS WOMAN; CUTS THROAT.

New Britan, Conn.,, Sept. 19.-Mrs. Anna Tobin, p years old, was found dead in the street here today with her throat cut Nearby lay William J.. Wise, said to be connected with the uuartermaster's department at Fort Slocumb His throat also was cut His recovery is expected.
 The woman's husband, John D. To bin was arrested. but later was re- leased, and a charge of murder was placed against Wise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
SUSPEND CYPRESS RATE.

washington, Sept. 19.-Proposed in- sases in rates on cypress lumber ,a Hm points in Arkansas on the Rock ,sna < Pacific railway to Kansas v, omaha and other western des- a'ions were suspended today by interstate commerce commission etion. away s '"'0'''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
UABOAT SINKS U. $. SHIP.

"Lhdon, Sept. 19.-The American Eeamer Platuria was torpedoed by a n..'. an submarine on September 15. Isf.yiive survivors have heen landed ' , .ae Italian steamer Andrea. The 'a. S'.er Of the 'Platuria and eight of 'o' crew were drowned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
BIG SUM WANTED TO ENTERTAIN
 THE SOLDIERS

Washington, Sept. 19.-President Wilson endorsed and Secretary Bak- CT and Secretary Daniels jointly au- thorized today national campaign to raise $3,75O.OOO to provide enter tainment for the men of the new army and navy in the cities and towns near the training camps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
Pine Bluff ApplaudS Men Who
 Will Fight for World Freedom
Housing Send Off Given Tn rty Three Young Patriots From County and City When They Leave For
 Camp Pike Flo Training.
* * * * * ** < ** **** **+* *ss ******
 JEFFERSON NAMES ON THE ROLL OF PATRIOTS.

Those yesterday for Camp of 
 Bu-Clford |. Edgar L. Richardson Renf Harris Hensley D. Wlia W.T. A. Hlman John Vernon Dutt Caud k. Cand Chas Clayton Emoe John Miller H. Charles E. Kinney, E. McAllser I'd J. Gibbs Ralph C. Young Dominic Otis Cancer.
 Jefferson countyAlbert Hughes James lee Joe Adams larence Johnson Kelly. * * * * * *
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
UNCLE SAM LOANS TWO 0f ALLIES
 S70,000,o00 France Gets $20,0 ,0o0, 900 and England $50,000,000
 More.

Washington, Sept. 19.-Loans of $5O,O0O,O0O to Great Britain and $20,0OO.00O to France were made by the government today bringing the total thus fars advanced to the allies up to $2,391 100000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
FIRE SALE!

Don't fail to see the McDouyall
 kitchen cabinets and Bohn sypaon refrigerators that were slightly dam ged in our fire-they go on sale Sat urday for $975 and up.-Knox'Walker. 9-19-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
Strong Public Feeling In Favor of Severance of
 Relations.
WOULD BE HEAVY
 BLOW TO KAISER
Gcssatian of Grain and Meat Exports To EnSue Would Prove of Ma terial Benefit To
 the Allies.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 19.-The Ar enntine senate, by vote of g to 1. today declared for the breaking off of relations with Germany. The reso- ulton now goes to the chamber or deputies. There is strong public feeling in favor of it's final passage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20

Walter Wilbourne, brother of Will liam Wilbourne, who shot and killed pr. Duncan at Olive Branch. Ill. a short time ago, was shot twice by Floyd Duncan, a son of the doctor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
FIRE SALE!

Saturday morning 16 damaged Mo dougall kitchen cabinets go on sale flor $9.75 and up, 12 refrigerators for $9.75 and up. Sc these big bargains at KnOx-Walker's. 9-1S-Se
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20
h;1e Mobilization In Pro-
 |ross War Chief Requests 1 287 Millions.
|1. REGISTRANTS TO BE EXAMINED
krotarv of War Says It Is Probable
 h,o+ +he Millions Registered Will In Examined To Eliminate Disqualified.

Washington, Sept. 19.-While mobil- lion of the first major increment of
 National army was proceeding to-
 thruout the country. Secretary of r Baker and chiefs of. the war de- tment appeared before the senate Iropriations committee to present Hest for an appropriation of $2S7,- OOO. with which to provide equip If for total of 2,300,OOO men.
 Included among the items is the nance equipment for the next 500,-
 men of the National army, altho
 100000 or more men on the move ay toward the training canton hts are only half of the first call. Dispatches from all parts of the Intry indicated that mobilization
 being carried forward smoothly
 amid scenes of popular enthu- mn. The National army men were ep tremendous send-offs as they oped to trains, led by local board |cials. Almost the entire 45 per of the first call of 6S7 ,000 men
 be under military control and ming by Saturday.
 ecretary Baker said today that he ught General Crowder's suggestion t all registered men be examined
 military service so as to elimin-
 the disqualified from considera- E in possible future calls, would be tried out. There has been no re- ft' concerning replies from state Fernors to whom General Crowder omitted the question recently.
 New Orleans Exceeds Quota. ! New Orleans, Sept. 19.-Cheering pwds lining the city's principal eets gave a rousing farewell to the bond increment of drafted men from Nv Orleans as they marched to the lroad stations today to entrain for mp Pike, near Little Rock, Ark. Ap- pximately 1900 men departed today, &t being about 200 more than 40 cent of the city's quota, the extra kn being sent to make up deficien- ks from other branches of the state here heavy negro population pre- hted sending the required number white men at this time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-20

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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-06-14
DOING BIT
LARGE ACREAGE PLANTED IN
HUGHES AND SULlY COUN.
TIES.
HAPPENINGS OF The STATE
What 10 Going On Here and There
That 10 Of Interest to the Read.
ers Throughout South D.
kota and Vicinity.

"eatern Newspaper Union News service
Pierre.-A trip through northern
Hughes and central Sully counties
show that the farmers of that section
are doing their share to swell the agri-
cultural products of the country.
While the late spring stood in the way
OF spreading the acreage of spring
wheat, a number of the farmers in
that section took a chance on late
crop, and this is beginning to make a
showing. along with the other small
grain which was sown. Corn plant
ing still is under way on many farms,
and others are breaking prairie for
the seeding of flax. There is apparent
ly more live stock in that section this
spring than for a number of years.
The prairie grass is making a good
growth and the hay crop promises to
be an excellent one from the wild
growth, while the alfalfa on most Of
the farms show that the farmer is not
putting his whole dependence on the
wild hay crop to carry him through.
Several fields of winter rye make a
good showing. and the promise is for
an excellent crop on these fields.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-06-14

Episoopaljaus Finish Work.

Aberdeen.-The Episcopal convoca-
ton for the state of South Dakota
concluded its three days session here.
Four services were held on Sunday
a communion service at s O'Clock in
the morning, a sermon by Bishop H. l..
Burleson at 1890, a junior mission
airy service in the afternoon at which
the children were addressed by the
Rev. Philip Deloria, Sioux Indian of
Wakpala, on the Standing Rock reser-
walton. In the evening a missionary
meeting was held at which addresses
were made by the Very Rev. E. b.
Woodruff. Rev. f. f. Siegfreidt and
Rev. Dallas Shaw. On Monday the
religious exercises opened at 1880
with communion service. At $3.50
morning prayer was celebrated in the
Dakota tongue by the Indian clergy
and laymen in attendance, followed by
a business session with general mis-.
sionary reports.