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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28
Troops Kill 10 Bandits.

Marfa', Texas, Dec. 27.--After pursu- ing the Mexican bandits who raided the Brite ranch and store Christmas morning for distance of 10 miles into the mountains of Mexico, the Amer ican cavalry troops recrOssed the Rio Grande into American territory at noon today and made complete re- port to Col George Langhorne of their expedition across the border. The American cavalrymen killed 10 mem- bers of the bandits. wounded 20 and scattered the remainder in the moun- tains south of the line. They brought back 9 horses, which had been so hard ridden that they had to be aban- doned at the river when they were ridden into the quicksand by the out laws. The total number of bandits who have been killed is now believed to be IS, although many reports are current that more than 20 were killed and the bodies burie dalong the trails to Mexico.
 No Truth in German RumOrs.
 Rumors that Germans in Mexico were responsible for the Brite ranch and store raid and Fitzgerald store Christmas day were refuted tonight by Col. George. Langhorne. district com mander, who had ordered an investi- gation of the political assets of the raid. It is believed here the German runnor originated in the minds of local men and is not substituted by facts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28
NJ CONCESSIONS
 DEMANDED BY US. AND ENTENTE MADE Russia Is to Place Proposals Before Other Allies in 10-Day Recess. GERMANS AGAIN REPULSED AT VERDUN Fighting Continues Between Russian Factions Take Over
 Part of Rumanian Lines
 Chinese Take Harbin.

Terms under which the Teutonic al- lies would be willing to make an inn mediate and general peace have been made known to the Russian delegates engaged in the peace pour parlers at -Livotsk. The terms have been set forth in an address by County Czernin, the Austro- Hungarian for eign minister. As in previous Teu- tonic allied intimations of what will be required from the Germanic point of siew to bring about a cessation of hostilities and eventual peace, the lat est terms are ;hedged about by condi- tions which seemingly are insupera- ble from the standpoint of the United States and the entente allies. Regard ing the basic principles of the peace terms of the Russian revolutionary masses--no annexation and no indem- nities-Count Czernin said he believed E it. could be made the basis of gen eral peace, but that the Teutonic al- lies would not bind themselves to these conditions unless guarantee was given that Russia's allies would rec ognize and fulfill them.
 saF No Mention of Preparation.
 Notable omissions in the statement of Count Czernin connected with the concrete demands of the United States, Great Britain and France, as already made known, are the ques- tions particularly of the rebuilding of Belgium and Serbia, the return of AL sace and Lorraine to Frances and the overthrow of the military government in Germany and the, formation in it's place of government that can be be- !ieved-the latter demand as set forth by President Wilson i'm his address to congress calling for war with Aus a-Hungary. Pending the placing of Count Czernin's proposal before Rus sla's allies the Russian delegates to the peace conference have asked for a Isnsday,s recess in the negotiations at Brest-Livotsk.
 Fighting Continues in Russia.
 Within the Russian empire fighting between the revolutionary clements continues at several points, while the nolsheviki troops at Harbin, Manchu- na, have been defeated in battle by tne Chinese, who captured the garri- sou.
 Apparently distrustful of the Ru- manlan forces, Ukranian forces, who are opposed to the Bolsheviki, have occupied several Rumanian positions
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28

plying wheat and other necessities of life to the French people and other Allies must undertake greater sacri- fices than we have yet attempted. In view of the cold fact as given out by the French government as to the actual conditions in that country I feel that it is imperative that begin ming about January 10, 1918. We com mence observing in this state wheat less meal each day of the week in addition, to the Wheatless Wednes- days, as there seemo to be a greater shortage of wheat and sugar just now than of any of the other necessities of life.
 Already in several states of the they are observing two meatless and one wheatless day each week, and in addition to this one meatless and one wheatless meal each day of the week. We cannot afford to be laggards in serving our country at this critical time, as see it. Please give me your opinion relative to this new ruling at once and whether or not you will be willing to lend your assistance towards enforcing it.
 Cordially yours,
 "E. R. WILES
 Arkansas Hotel Chairman.
 All want Aid. @ That the seriousness of the food problems now facing the country is fully realized by the local men was shown in the almost unanimous de- sire of all those present at yester'
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28
TWO ARKANSAS MEN
 DIE AT BEAUREGARD

Alexandria, La., Dec. 27.-Three privates died at Camp Beauregard during the last "A hours, making to- tai since November IF of 112, accord ing to an announcement from the camp base hospital tonight. Included in those who died are A. Miller, Com. pany D, 145th infantry, Arkansas, and B. D. Parker, 156th infantry, Arkan- Sas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28
TWO U. $. SOLDIERS
 PRAISED BY FRANCE;

Washington, Dec. 27.--Lieutenan. Edwin M. Post and Private Frank A.. Ross have been cited for gallantry in action in the French army orders. Lieutenant Posts home is in Tuxedo Park, New York, and Ross in New York City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28

Washington, Dec. 27.-The wooden shipbuilding program was pictured as an almost complete failure today by Rear Admiral F. A. Bowles. assistant general manager of the emergency fleet corporation, testifying at the Senate Commerce Committee's inyes- 1tigation of shipbuildins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28

Tn Japan. cord serves every pur- pose of fastening, so the people have no use for buttons, or for buckles, or hooks and eyes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28
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Arkansas-Friday fair and colder with cold wgva; Saturday rising temperature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-28

The United States consumes more sweets than any other country in the world.
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Soldier Boys of Company B
To Give Athletic Carnival

Soldier boys are going to stage
four boxing bouts and two wrestling
matches at Camp Hamilton, the gov
ment reservation, at the east end OF
the Union Pacific bridge the after
noon of May 80.
The classic clash will be between
Guy Buckles of Omaha, the champion
of the regiments at the Mexican bor-
der, and Jack Thomas, exchampion
of the, Panama canal zone. The men
will travel ten rounds, if wallop
doesn't cut the fray bit shorter.
Thomas says that i'll the hey-day Of
his fistic career he met Peter Jackson.
He is sure he can stop Buckles. The
Omaha boy is just as confident that
he can win from the Panama pug.
Al Greenwood, former lightweight
champion of England, who has been
living in Omaha, will cross gloves in
six-round go with Bat Garrison of
Omaha.
Two preliminary bouts between
miltiamen will complete the boxing
program. =. j,
John Filler, wrestling champion of
the Fourth Nebraska, will tangle with
Toe Worton of Omaha in finish
tussle. There will be one other
wrestling bout.
Sergeant John A. Cotter and Pri-
vate C. W.Roberts are promoting the
affair. The proceeds will go to the
camp benefit fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Japanese and American
Society Is AmeriCanized

Correspondence Of The Associated Press.)
Toxic, April 28.-The new So
ciety of Japanese and Americans at
Toxic has been completely organized
under the name OF "The America
Japan Society,"" and held its inaugu-
raj dinner on Nav II. The purpose
of the organization as set forth in the
constitution is: "The promoting of
friendly relations between Japan and
the United States and the diffusion
among tn Japanese people Of more
a curate knowledge of the people of
the United States, their aims, ideals,
arts, science, industries and economic
conditions"
The post ofhonorary president will
be held by the resident American am
bassador to Japan. Viscount Kentaro
Kaneko was elected president. The
honorary vice presidents include DR..
Jokichi TakSmine of New York and
Lindsay Russell, president of the
Japan society of New York. The
executive committee is composed of
twenty representative Japanese and
Americans.
Mr.. Russell was present at the
meeting which adopted the constitu-
ton and elected the officers and made
an interesting speech concerning the
workings of the New York society.
He said that there was fine oppor-
tunity for cooperation between the
organizations OF New York and Toxic.
May II was fixed as the date Of
the Toxic banquet, because it was the
day set for made e-in,Japan" ban
quet at the University of Missouri
in the Kansas Newspaper Week. y
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Vinton School Lad
Makes High Jump of
FiUe and Half Feet

Nebraska high school athletes
are advised to beware Of young
Phil Moeller, student at the Vim
ton school. Moeller is making a
name for himself in grade school
athletics and is looked upon as
budding track star of the scintil-
lating order.
At a grade school meet at the
Young Mems Christian associa-
ton young Moeller leaped five
feet FIVE inches, a mark that would
cop almost any high school meet.
Moeller also took first honors in
the standing broad jump with a
leap of over nine feet.
Both of these records are ex-
ceptionally good for a grade
school athlete. and Omaha High
expects to land sensation when
he matriculates.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
BELGIAN AIRMEN
STEAL SIGNALS
Fool Germans Into Disclosing
Location of Camp, Then
Drop Bombs Into
Crowd.

Correspondence Of The Associated Prcss)
Havre, May 4.-The work of the
Belgian flying corps has been far
more important than could be sup
posed from the limited publicity that
has been given to it,
Belgian aviators have participated
in a great many of the combined
bombing expeditions of the allied fly
ing corps and have specialized in
night bombardments. A correspond
ent of the Associated Press has Just
learned of one of these exploits, dat
ing months back, that seems not to
have been told.
A Belgian airplane, piloted by Ad-
jutant' Jenatzy, brother of the auto
mobile racer, with Lieutenant Rolin
as observer, took. the air above the
German lines. Rolin was looking for
comrades in the air when he spied
passing under him in a ray of moon
light machine that he recognized
as German. It was followed by a
second and a third.
Follow Germans to Camp.
There are the Germans" he said
to Jenatzy. Let us follow them"
The Belgian machine followed the
German hotilla until it arrived above
the aviation camp of Ghistelles. The
German machines began to descend in
long spirals. yenatEy and Rolin fol-
lowed them. They saw the German
pilots making luminous signals, to
which searchlight from the aviation
camp responded. Then the whole
camp was lighted up; sheds, landing
ground, guiding searchlights were ali
well in view.
One German machine landed, when
the field was plunged again into OBJ
scurity, to be lighted up again an in
stant later, to darken again after each
landed. The three German machines
had reached the ground, and in their
turn Jenatzy and Rolin cut off the
gasoline supply from their motor, de-
cided to take the big risk. Lieuten-
and Rolin repeated with an electric
lamp and the signals that he had just
seen the Germans give. The search
lights below responded. t-,
Drop Bombs Into Crowd.
Jenatzy and Rolin saw below
crowd of helpers and soldiers sur
rounding the three machines that had
already landed. Diving down full
into the glare of the lights that had
been provided for them in the sup
position that they were Germans,
they plunged straight over the sheds
at feeble height, releasing the four
bombs they had aboard. Four for
midable explosions Shook their ma
chine as if it were buffeted by mighty
waves, four immense flames shot into
the air, followed by thick, white
smoke, under cover Of which the Bel
gians turned right about, opening
with their machine guns upon the dis
mayed soldiers and mechanics Of the
camp as they passed over the field.
The lights went out, the anti-aircraft
guns Struck up, machine guns
searched the air, but the two Belgians
were already out of range, laughing
heartily at their "swanze," the name
that is given in Brussels to first rate
Joke
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
ROURKES GATHER
IN ANOTHER WIN
Otto Merz Checks Lincoln
Sluggers While Mates Pound
Home Early Victory on
Carl East.

Pa Rourke's de luxe athletes
pounced on the lowly Links again
yesterday and made it three out of
four on the series, with, 6 to 2 VIC
tory that pleased the Sabbath Gus
toners immensely.
One of the largest Sunday crowds
of the season was headed for the park
when rain hit the city, and Pa was
gyped out of about $l,500 in three
minutes, As it was, 1000 persons
took chance OH the showers and saw
nifty combat.
The RolukeS got away to two
run lead in the opening stanza. Joe
Burg, the first man up, cracked a
single to center and Marty Krug fol-
lowed with bracing double to left
that counted Joe. After Thompson
flew out and Smith grounded to his
namesake, Bradley raped a single to
center, scoring Marty.
Brottem, Woodruff and Merz went
down i'll a row in the second, but the
head Of the batting order repeated its
first inning performance in the third,
the only difference being they scored
three runs this time.
Smith Slaps Triple.
Burg again started the festivities by
singing to center. Krug switched
tactics and sacrificed. Thompson de-
livered a single to right, scoring Burg,
and Earl Smith sent Shag scootlng
home with a triple to center. Earl
scored on wild pitch.
The Rourkes marked up two hits in
the fourth, but couldn't score. The
two safeties scared Ducky Holmes,
though, and he chased East to the
shower and brought out Reed.
Reed got along all right until the
seventh, when Earl Smith tried TO
kill Griffin with blow, Bradley sacri-
feed and Schick singled for one tally.
The Links could do little with the
brand. of curvinn dished out by Otto
Merz. Only in the sixth could they
bunch hits sufficiently to score. In
that stanza Carlisle singled to center
and scored on Bayless' triple. Bay
less counted on Lober's single to
right.
Today Sioux City comes for a single
game, winding up the long series ,at
home. 1t will be ladies' day.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Notes of the Fray

Shag Thompson was banished from the
game In the sixth. shag beat out bunt
forty feet, but CASTOR called him out. When
Shag offered a mild protest CASTOR waved
him out Of the park. although there was no
provocatlon for the act.
Pug Griffin failed to nick Merz for
hit, although he sent two long drives into
the field. Thompson captured one and
Schck the other. Shag made two nice
catches In the field.
Merz, Burg and Bradley pulled Oft
snappy double play in the fourth with two
on base and only one down
Waterman or Cecil Thompson will hurl
against Sioux City today.
The Rourkes now have won ten Of their
last eleven games. Tolerable, tolerable.
The Rourkes nit the road after todny's
game, remaining away until June 4.
Joplin is after Harold Irelan. who was
given the gate by Omaha. Harold looked
like world-beater year ago, but this
spring has been slow and hitting poorly.
Earl Smiths triple was a beautiful line
drive. His other hit almost crippled Griffin
for life. Griffin is a husky lad, but he
couldn't handle Earrs crack.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
NETS ARE SET TO
CATCH SUBMARINES
German Divers Easily Bagged
as They Glide Along Be-
meath the Surface Of
Water.

The submarine, being a mechanical
fish, is just as catchable in nets as a
shad. Great Britain has been using
such nets with notable success.
They make the lane across Dover
straits, through which millions OF
men and millions Of tons Of munitions
have been safely ferried. They are laid
across roadstead and harbor en-
frances, and in all sorts of places
throughout the danger zone"
We are already establishing them.
The submarine that gets caught in
them usually remains. Off the coast
of Britain one may see long strings
of noats--with the fast motorboats
running constantly up and down the
lines, If float disappears the first
boat noting the fact circles around
the spot with its guns trained and
ready. II the submarine comes up it
is instantly sunk If not, because en-
tangled, the watcher grizzly waits FIVE
days to make certain that no life re-
mains and then tells a destroyer,
which raises the victim and tows it
to port.
But even more dramatic is subma-
rine catching by couple OF motor
boats, net and an airplane working
together. The airplane assumes the
role of a hawk and sees the sub
merged submarine as hawk sees a
fish, or else If the U-boat is too deeply
submerged, recognizes the line of reg
ular waves which the latter always
makes on the surface. A puff of black
smoke from the airplane or wireless
signal warns the boats, which rush
ahead of the submarine and spread
the net across its coming track.
The victims captain, seeing moth
ing, steering by compass, goes blindly
on, only to find suddenly that some
thing is wrong. The bow of his boat
wants to go down, its rudders refuse
to obey the helm; its screws may stop
turning. He does not know what the
matter is, down there in the dark. He
may, .shudderingly suspect the great
net in which he is enmeshed. If he
cannot move he knows that his buoy
ancy is only due to what air there is in
his air tanks. He must go up or else
go down and stay there, Human ma
ture prevails and he goes up for day
light and then the shots ring out. And
after that--nothing but some bubbles
and a long slick of oil on the restless
sea. ts1st
Last summer the British admiralty
said that l27 German U-boats had
been netted-the number since then
IS not announced.-Park Benjamin in
the Independent. s
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
London Stock Exchange
Members First to the Front

London, April 30.-Members of the
London Stock exchange were the
first troops to enter Bagdad. The
stock brokers were headed by one of
their most prominent members, now
a major in their regiment. The older
members of the exchange assembled
on the floor the other day were told
of the exploits of their younger busi-
ness rivals by Field Marshal Lord
Grenfell.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Thirty Gas Bike Riders
Enter Endurance Contest

Thirty gas bike riders have entered
the Omaha Motorcycle clubs endur-
ance run from Omaha to Sioux City
next Sunday.
The riders will gather at the club
rooms at E a. m. and at $50 will slip
across the tape for the gruelling grind.
Checking stations will be established
at Tekama, Onawa and Sioux City.
The riders must check in at these
stations on their way to Sioux City
and back.
The time chart calls for the finish
of the run at 4:30. ....
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Forces of Russia Working
Under the New Reqime

Correspondence of The Associated Press.)
Odessa, Russia, April 30.-All the
authorities here are now working
under the supervision of representa-
tives of the Committee Of Parliament
ary and National Freedom. This COM
mittee has issued manifesto, urging
the cooperation of all parties in an
effort to avoid disputes. As perfect
quiet prevails there is every'indication
that the new regime is working salts
faetorily here.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Negotiations Relating to
Mininq Lands SUSPENDED

Correspondence of The Associated Press.)
Mexico City, May l0.-The DEPART
ment of Commerce and Industry has
ordered suspended all negotiations re-
garding the denunciation OF mining
lands held by foreigners who have not
resigned their treaty rights in COM
pliance with the decree of last Sep
tember. This suspension will last un-
til the organic law outlining the regu-
lation of mineral and oil lands, as pro-
vided for in the new constitution, is
passed by congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Near Beer Takes the Place
Of Real Beer in Germany

Correspondence of The Associated Press.)
Amsterdam, May 1.-THE scarcity
of malthops in Germany HAS led to
the introduction of substitute for
beer called uniform beer, which is
destined soon to be practically the
only beverage for beer drinkers.
This near-beer, which is considera-
bly, watered, costs 20 pfennigs for
onc-third Of a quart.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Sport Calendar Todag

observation-disclosures state trap shooting
tournament opens at Los Angeles.
Tennls-Southern sectional doubles cham
pionship tournament opens at New Orleans.
Billiards-Frnnk Taborskl against Law
renee Stoutenburgh, at Buffalo, for national
pocket billiards championship.
Boxing--Jack Dillon against Jack McCar-
ron, ten rounds, nt Toledo; Les Darcy against
Len Rowlands, eight rounds, at Memphis; I;
Frankie Burns against Al Shubert, twelve
rounds. at New Haven.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
BACKACHE KILLS

Don't make the fatal mistake Of neg
lecting what may seem to be simple little
backache." There isn't any such thing. 1t
may be the first warning that your kidneys
are not working properly, and throwing off
the polsons as they should. II this is the
case, go after the cause Of that bachache
and do 1t quickly, or you may find yourself
in the grip Of an incurable disease.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL Capsules will
give almost immediate relief from kidney
and bladder troubles. which may be the un-
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules are imported
direct from the laboratories In Holland
They are prepared In correct quantity and
convenient form to take. and are positively
guaranteed TO give prompt relief. or your
money will be refunded. Get them at any
drug store. but be sure to insist on the
GOLD MEDAL brand, and take no other. In
boxes. three sises.--Adyertisefnent
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Everybody Goes to the
Potatoe Sale in Enu|and

Marlborough, England, April 28.-
All roads led to this little village to-
day when it became known that a
farmer would sell part OF fifty-ton
lot of potatoes in seyen-pound parcels.
The sale started at a. M, and long
before that time the roads were full
Of all souts of vehicles from the hum
BILE perambulator TO well appointed
motorcar. Before noon several hum
dred persons were waiting their turn
and many had provided themselves
with refreshments in preparation for a
long stay.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
CLEVELAND TAKES y
BOTH ENDS OF BILL
Gould Holds the Mackmen to
One Hit, While Bagby Al
most Scores a
Shutout.

Cleveland, O., May 20.-Clevcland
won both ends of the double-header
from Philadelphia, to l and to 2,
Gould held Philadelphia to one hit,
Bates tripled in the first, that hit
driving in Philadelphia's only run.
Cleveland won by bunting.
Bush was hit hard in the second
game, while Bagby would have
scored a shut out had it not been for
Speakers error with two out in the
ninth. Score:
Score, first game:
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
VisCount Chinda Surprises
All by Speaking English

Correspondence of The Associated Press.)
London, April 30.-Viscount Chinda,
Japanese ambassador to England,
surprised group of members of Par
lament whose guest he was the other
day by making a speech in perfect
English. He was described as pos
sessing the quiet, impassive style
of the Oriental"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Mexican Alliance Would
Reduce Hiqh Cost of Living

Correspondence OF The Assoeiated Press.l
Mexico City, May lS.-The Mexi-
can Mercantile alliance, composed Of
prominent Mexican business men, be-
gan early in May their efforts to re-
duce the high cost of living in this
capital. The alliance is bringing in
trainloads OF food and other neces-
sites from the surrounding country
and selling these products at cost.
The prices, it is said, will be main
tanned far below the prices quoted in
the REGULAR markets.