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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
FREIGHT RATES ARE INCREASED
 TENTATIVELY
Interstate Commerce Com mission Will Begin Hear
 ings on Matter Today.

Washington, April 19-All railroads were today granted tentative permis sion by the interstate commerce com mission to file supplemental tariffs, increasing freight rates 15 per cent, effective June 1 next. The order is tentative, subject to recall or change by the effective date.
 In this way the commission puts the issue squarely before the rail- roads and shippers in definite form. Hearings will open tomorrow, at which each side will Have opportunity to state it's views. and full investiga- tion is likely before the commission issues it's final findings.
 Shippers from all parts of the coun- try have signified their intention If opposing an increase of 15 per cent, which the. railroads claim is impera- lively necessary if they are to con- tinue to operate profitably and to meet soaring cost of supplies, equip ment, fuel and general wage ad- vances under the Adamson law and otherwise.
 The commission issued an order to- udy pcILlllLluS dl llCIcoSc lO dpply tentatively on all through rates that are lower than rates tc and from in- terstate points, which effects towns and cities in the intermountain terri tory especially. The order permits a horizontal raise on all rates. All commodities are included, with the exception of those on which the roads have signified that application for specific increases will be asked.
 Exception also was made to propos- ed increased rates on southern lines, on coal and coke. Further exceptions are based on terminal charges, charges for demurrage, weighing, transfer, reconsignment, refrigera- tion. reicing, storage, elevation, or other special service, on which no advance is sought.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
URGING PROHIBITION
 AS WAR PROPOSITION

Washington, April 19.-Democrats of the house, in caucus today, agreed to consider at the extra session, only such war and general legislation as may be recommended by the presi- dent.
 National prohibition, being urged by it's advocates as a necessary war measure, may be included under this list, but unless President Wilson rec ommends it, it will not be taken up.
 It is also possible that the rivers and harbors bill, embracing such pro- posed improvements as are deemed essential by the war department for national defense, will be passed.
 Opinions differ as to whether tha president will recommend prohibition as a war measure. Ore of the plans suggested by Secretary McAdoo for providing revenue was to raose the tax on liquors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
SENTRY RETURNS FIRE
 OF MEXICAN SHIPPERS
Gen. Bell Says Will Court martial Soldier Who Does
 Not Return Fire.

El Paso, April 19.-snipers, who fired at an American sentry stationed at the viaduct in the suburbs of this city, were fired upon in return by a squad of United States soldiers late today. One Mexican was seen to fall after the volley had been fired across the border.
 When Mexican Consul Bravo report ed the affair to Brigadier General George Bell, IT,, he was informed the American sentry had been fired upon and had obeyed orders in re- turning the fire.
 "I have ordered the outposts to shoot to kill, when fired upon," he said, later. "I will courtmartial the man who fires across the border firs-, and I will also courtmartial the one who fails to return tho fire, when he is fired upon."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
G0VERN0R ISSUES
 GALL TO CITIZENS
 TO GIVE SERVICE

Little Rock, April 1?-In view Of the crisis now confronting the na- tion, Governor Brough has issued a proclamation calling upon all citizens of the state, men and women, to en- list in the league for service. He says:
 "Therefore, I do earnestly appeal to every individual to arouse himself to- ward the consciousness that our nation is at war; and I further urge every community to organize it's entire citi- zenship for the greater glory of the nation and for making productive every field of patriotic endeavor, :n this great world struggle for liberty. democracy and humanity's cause"
 The governor says, further:
 "It behooves us to heed the presl- dents words of counsel and appeal and let us by concerted and united action, being actuated in this by the spirit and zeal of the forefathers, in- dorse his every word and all plans that our congress is now making"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
CUBAN PRESIDENT ASKS CONGRESS
 FOR BOND ISSUE
Proposes Thus to Pay Ex- penses of Revolution and
 of War With Germany.

Havana, April 19.-President Meno- cal, in a long message to congress, asked authorization for a $30,000,00O bond issue. He proposed to use the money to pay indemnities for losses caused by the revolution and for ex- penses of the war with Germany and cooperation with the United States.
 The president gave long list of articles on which he proposed a rev. enue stamp tax to pay the interest of the issue. He suggested that such bonds could be used as part collater- al on loan from the United States government, if needed. The list in- cludes stock exchange operations, commercial paper, bills of retailers and ship clearance papers.
 The message declared that Cuba, 'Is not a lukewarm ally, which re- jects sacrifices and begrudges efforts to aid the common cause.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
NO INTERFERENCE FOOD SHIPMENTS
 BY GOVERNMENT
Administration Will Pre- vent Teutons Only From
 Getting Supplies.

Washington, April 19.-In any poi;- cy that may be adopted to regulate exports of food supplies during the war. the American government has no intention to interfere with ship ment of supplies to European or other neutral nations, except where Ger many is likely to receive it.
 This was learned today after min ister Dan Rappard of the Nether- lands had conferred with President Wilson on the subject Representa- tives of other neutral European countries have displayed anxiety, as a result of the entrance of the United States into the war, and the eXpecta- tion that congress would authorize the president to place embargoes on exports.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
RICH COMPLAIN
 SUGGESTED TAX
 IN CONVERSATION
House Ways and Means Committee to Study Big
 Revenue Measure.

Washington, April 19.-With party lines Obliterated, the entire member ship of the house ways and means committee tomorrow will begin con- sideration of efforts for raising reve- pense.
 The initial problem will be the rais- ing of $2,0O0, 100000, to meet the esti- mated cost of the first year of the war. The committee also probably will lay the groundwork for the col lection of such other parts of the war cost as congress may determine in some S<finite direction. The desire of the administration is that as mnch as possible come from taxation and it is virtually agreed it will be about equ- ally divided between taxation and bonds.
 Secretary McAdoo has suggested the raising of about $1,6O0 ,O0O from various sources, including income, ex- cess profits, amusement, liquor, auto and tobacco taxes. This will meet strong objection, and already mem- beYs are receiving protests against these suggestions, especially in rela- tion to income and excess profits taxes. Probably the most radical suggestion was that a 40 per cent. tax be levied on all incomes of over $1,- 100000.
 ''This means confiscation," it is said by persons of large incomes who oppose.
 It is believed the bill will be re- ported within two weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
COMPLETE WHISPERING
 OF FIRST REGIMENT
About HOO Men Now in Regiment, and Orders Expected for Patrol
 Duty in East or Panama.

Little Rock, April 19.-The muster
 m Of the First regiment was com- eleted yesterday at Fort Logan H. Roots. There are approximately HOO Rmen in the regiment, in all branches p1 the service. Tn the physical ex-
 mlnations, only 25S men were lost,
 considerable smaller proportion
 nan was lost last summer. When me regiment was mustered out re- gently there were 6S2 men in the or ganlzation. Now that the regiment IS into the service it is ex- Ppected that it will be ordered into me service ofithe government for pa Erol duty in the East or in Panama, Pr some other point in the near fu- ture. The second regiment is eX- Pected to be called ou: soon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
French Continue Assaults Along Lengthy Front,
 With Steady Success.
FRESH GERMANS
 ARE UNAVAILING
Twelve New Divisions, Thrown Into Fray, Cannot Stem Tide of Victory hy Gen. Neyille'S Forces Many
 Prisoners and War Booty.
(AsSociatcd Press Summary)

The southern part of the linden berg line in France continues to crumble or fall back before the forces of the French General Neville Thurs day witnessed additional important gains by inc French at numerous points from Soissons eastward to old Champagne, and also the capture of men and guns.
 In the latter region, northwest of Auberive, the French captured strong ly fortified German trenches on a front of 1 1-4 miles and took 150 pris- Cners.
 Northeast of Sossons, the villages of Aisy, Jouy, Lassux and Fort Bonde were captured by the French. While to the east near TIurtediz, another point of support fell into their hands and with this, 300 prisoners and two cannon. Violent artillery actions are in progress between the Somme and the Disc, in Champagne. near Le Mort Homme. in the Verdun sector, and in Belgium, around DiXmude.
 The French war office reports that Wednesday night the Germans threw 12 divisions of fresh men into the fray between Sossons and Auberive, in an attempt to hold General Nevilles forces back, but that their efforts were unavailing.
 Berlin's official statement says the Germans counterattack northwest of Auterive. compensated for the enemy's gain of terrain" It is ad- mitted by Berlin that the Germans near Vile aux Bois retreated to new lines, being unable to withstand the intensity of the French fire.
 Comparative quiet prevails on that part of the line in France held by the British.
 While the Berlin war office an nounces that the activities on the eastern front has consisted merely of rifle firing and scouting operations,
 reports from Petrograd, said to have been made public by the Russian gen. eral staff, are to the effect that Ger mans on northern part of the Rus sian front, backed by their fleet, are preparing for a great attack on Rus sian right wing, probably with the in- tention of attempting to isolate Pet rograd from the main Russian army.
 Considerable fighting is taking pldCc III MdCCuOuld. Wltu lHc lCuLOulC allies the aggressors. Attacks in the Cerna river region, and between Lakes Ocrida and Presba, according to Paris, were both repulsed.
 Violent artillery duels are taking place in the districts of Monastir and Psrvena Stena, and on the right bank of the Varda near Mayacad.
 Reciprocal artillery fighting also is in progress in the Austro-Italian re- zion of Corizia and in the Legarina valley. Several minor engagements have been fought, the decision resting with Italians, according to Rome.
 The British house has been in formed by Andrew Bonar Law that an announcement would soon be made of further losses to British hospital ships. Whether the vessel was sunk by submarine was not stated.
 Tn connection with the report that German submarine has been seen off the American coast. an official statement in Berlin says there is no submarine "as yet" in the Western part of the Atlantic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
MRS, GUERNSEY ELECTED
 PRESIDENT GENERAL, D.A.R.
Vigorously Contested Campaign Re- suits in Her Entire Ticket, Defeated
 Last Meeting, Sweeping Into Office.

Washington, April 19.-Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of Kansas was elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolu- ton, for the next three years tonight, over three opponents by a majority If 5S on the first ballot.
 Mrs. Guernsey received 677 votes, Mrs. George B. Squires of Minnesota 263, Mrs. John Seller Horton of New York 235, and Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois 121.
 In one of the most vigorously con- tested fights in the history of the society, the entire ticket headed by Mrs. Guernsey, defeated at the last election by Mrs. Wm. Cummings Story, was swept into office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
wilson Writes at Length to Representative Heldering of Kansas.
UOT.UNTEER PLAN
 NOT ABANDONED
With Weed for 6OO,000 Men, President Paints Out There Is Ample Room
 of Enthusiasts to- Voluntarily
 Offer Services to Army.

Washington, April 19.-As one step
 oward leading opposition in con-
 press to administration army plans,
 president Wilson today sent a letter
 Representative Heldering, of
 Kansas, explaining what is meant by
 elective draft and expressing the
 parrest hope that the bill pressed by
 inc war department will be passed.
 line letter said in part:
 Our object is the mobilization of
 hll the country's resources for the
 nation and their development to the highest point of cooperation and ef- kiciency.
 "The idea of selective draft is,, that Those should be chosen for service in inc army who can be better spared from prosecution of other activities which the country must engage in. bnd to which it must devote a great heal of it's best energy and capacity.
 "The volunteer system does not do his. When men choose for them belves, they sometimes choose without hue regard to their other responsl- bilitics. Men who come from the harms or the Zines or the factories br the centres of business, ought to ktand back from the armies, to see that the people of the country are Iustained in the meantime.
 "The principle of the selective draft, short, has at it's heart this idea.
 hat there is universal obligation to
 erve and that public authority thould choose those upon whom the Obligation of military service shall Fest, and also. in sense. use those Eho can do the best in the nations Other work. Those who feel we are turning away altogether from the VOL Gntary principle, seem to forget that tome 600,000 men will be needed to Dill the ranks of the regular army and the national guard, and that a very great door for individual enthusiasm lies wide open"
 Chairman Dent of the house com mittee formally presented today the report of his committee in amended form, authorizing the president to call Tor volunteers increment of 50O,00O hnd providing for the selective draft pnly after the volunteer plan has Jailed.
 Representative Kahn of California, ranking Republican member of the committee, who will be one of the principal administration spokesmen Tn the fight in the house. had a long conference with war department of ficials today on the measure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
NORWAY AROUSED
 WHEN SHIP SINKS

London, April 19.-The torpedoing of an unnamed Scandinavian steam ship, with the loss of all on board, ex- cept Captain Karstein Olsen. is re- ported in Reuter- dispatch from Christiania. The captain says the sub marine rose to the surface after the torpedo had been fired and saw at least 20 persons drowned without of- fering assistance. The Norwegian correspondent comments bitterly on this incident.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
NAVAL COLLIER
 RAMMED AT SEA

Washington, April 19.-A naval col Her, the name of which was not dis closed at the navy department here tonight, was beached in Hampton Roads tonight, to prevent her from sinking, after being rammed by another vessel.
 The collier now lies in water up to her second deck, with a gaping hole in her hull Navy officials declare, however, that she can be floated and repaired quickly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
PORTO ALLEGRO FIRE
 STILL SPREADING

Rio Janeiro, April 19.-The fires started during attacks on German property in Porto Allegro, which have resulted in large losses, have spread to buildings owned by Rrazilians. The minister of war today telegraphed to the commander of the federal troops in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in which Porto Allegro is situated, to place at the disposal of the governor all his forces amounting to about r. 400 men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
BERLIN ANNOUNCES NO SUBBOATS HERE

Berlin, April 19, via London.-lt Pl1lclally was announced that there s no submarine as yet in the west frn part of the Atlantic. The statement follows:
 Ihe Reuter- telegram regarding ,n attack by a German submarine on ne American Destroyer Smith can be pescrlbed only as a frivolous means T attrlbuting to Germany the open ns or hostilities. No submarine is antic."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
Congress Will Get Measure Today-Chicago Storage
 Plants Filled.
GOVERNMENT WILL
 TAKE FIRM GRASP
Plan Not Disclosed in Detail, But Will Give Administration Authority to Distribute Food at ReaS-
 enable Prices.

Washington, April i9.-Legislation to give the governmen, a firm grasp on food control will be introduced in congress tomorrow.
 Power will be asked for the govern ment, not only to supervise produc- ton but to insure fair supply cf food in every part of the country, at reasonable prices. Details of the plans are not known, but it is be- lieved it will virtually establish food censorship.
 The situation, officials realize, pre- sents one of the most serious pro)- lems the country will have to meet. The United States faces not only feed ing it's own population from small re . serves and proof crop prospects, but supplying as far as possible the allies needs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
APPOINTED RECEIVER.

New York, April 19-Former Gov. Benj. H. Odell and Former United States Judge George B. Pope, late to- day were appointed receivers for the Aetna Explosives company, incorpor- ated, an $1S,OO0OO0 corporation, which has been engaged in manufacturing munitions for tne entente allies since 1914. The court directed the receiv- CTS to continue the susiness and to furnish bonds of $25,000 each.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
HARRISON WILL HANDLE
 RAILROADS IN WARTIME
Defense Committee of Railway Asso- citation Completes Plan and Per.
 sOnnel of It's Management.

New York, April 19.-Complete or 'ganization of the railroads as a na tional system for cooperation with the government, together with the ad- ministrative personnel appointed to have charge of operations, was an- nounced here today by the special committee on national defense of American Railway association.
 Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern railway and-c chairman of ex- ecutive committee, is to serve US chairman of the general committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
VILLISTA TROOPS
 REPORTED ROUTED

Juarez, April 19- Villa forces and government troops clashed at San Miguel, Monday afternoon for the first time in the campaign against Villa by General Francisco Murguia, according to an official message re- ceived here today.
 One hundred Villa soldiers are re- ported to have been killed, 200 horses captured and Villa troops routed by cavalry. Colonel Sofas. five other of- ficers and a number of de facto SOL diers also are reported killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
SIX ARE KILLED
 IN FILM BLAZE

Indianapolis, April 19.-Six persons were killed, and four others slightly hurt, as a result of fire thought to have been caused by an explosion of moving picture films in the office of film exchange in the Colfax office building and apartment house in the downtown district here tonight. Forty persons were in the building and a score were hurt as they rushed out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
TRUSTEES MEET TO-DAY.

Discussions of the proposed park ing and paving of Fourth avenue and the erecting of the new auditorium will be the principal subjects at the regular luncheon and business meet ing of the trustees of the Chamber If CoWmerce at the Hota4f Pines today nodh City officials and;the city coun- cil Will be guests of honor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
CARMEN WILL BUY
 $10O,OOO WAR BONDS

Kansas City, Mo-, April 19.-The executive board of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen decided here late yesterday to purchase $1O0,OOO worth of the proposed federal war bonds. The bonds would be purchased from funds of the union, it was stated, as a manifestation of the loyalty of the workers composing the organization.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
Storage Houses Fnll.

Chicago, April 19.-With food prices mounting daily, on the ground of scarcity, investigators learned today that storage houses are stocked to the roofs with stores of hitherto un- approached magnitude.
 The bulk of the product consists of sugar, rice, canned goods, coffee and other non-perishables.
 Ownership of these goods is not confined to regular dealers and brok- CTS, but in many instances to men in other lines, who have taken a flyer in floor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20

Several machines have been invent ed in England to exercise the fingers of persons other than musicians to make them supple.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
EAGLES DANCE.

Dance under auspices Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tuesday, April "A, Eagles hall. Music by Ashford's orchestra. Dancing starts at g p. m.
 4-5-15t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20
The Weather

Friday showers and thunderstorms,
 'oider; Saturday fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-20

An Extravagant Dresser My prices are SO moderate that any man can be a nice dresser without being extravagant. Se- lect your Spring Suit now. Eisenkramer, The Tailor.
 504 Main Street.
 Shoes for the Whole Family.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-06-22
ShERiFF'S SALE.

State of Washington. County of Okla
hogan, IS.
BY virtue Of an order of sale and exc
cution issued out Of the honorable SUPER
ior court of Okanogan county on the 9Th
day of June, 1917. by the clerk thereof in
the case OF Bessie NJ. Covert and "
otherwise Samuel Floyd Mcdonald, de-
fendant, No. 3344 and to me as sheriff di-
rected and delivered.
Notice s is hereby give that will proceed
within the hours prescribed by law for
sheriffs sales, to-wit, at ten o'clock A. NJ.
on the 14th day Of July. 1917, before the
east courthouse door Of said Okanogan
county, In the state Of Washington the
following described property. to-wit:
Lot numbered five b) Of block number
ed sixteen u6) according to map or plat
Of Oroville Okanogan county, Washington
Inow on file in the office Of the auditor of
said county Of Okanogan and state Of
washington; washington TO-. t. satisfy ~, Judgment
and 7l.100 ($5s9.7D Dollars. In favor Of
plaintiffs, Bessie NJ Covert and F. v. Co.
Ivert and against S. F. Mcdonald, other
wise Samuel Floyd Mcdonald with inter-
est at ten per cent per annum from June
| 6, 1917. and One Hundred and no-houn-
dreths ($l00.00) Dollars attorneys fees
and $500 costs and increased costs,
Given under my hand this 8th day of
| June 1917.
| CLAIR WARD, Sheriff.
J. NJ. ADAMS. Plaintiffs Attorney
First publication June Is, 1917.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-06-22

Red Finsen brought two Country
Club Overlands to Oroville recently
and they were Immediately snapped
up. Lem Elsie got one of them, as has
already been mentioned, and Tom Nor
row nabbed up the other. They are
pretty cars and the buyers are well
satisfied.
Frank Eicholtz showed up in town
Tuesday after an absence of many
months. Mr.. Eicholtz spent the winter
in California, and for the past two
months has been living at Wallace
Idaho. He is here for only a short time
to settle up some business affairs, and
will return to California to make his
future home, locating near Monterey
Boy scout companies are being or.
ganized in Oroville A number of the
lads were out Monday evening drill.
ing under the direction of men who
have had army experience, and from
the start off the lads were quick te
learn. In short time the town will
have large and well drilled compan,
of boy scouts. possibly two companies
Mrs Worley has been active in start
ing the Boy Scout movement. Ever,
lad wishing to join and enjoy tn,
benefit OF the drill, discipline and or
ganization should apply at once.