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The resolution, drafted after con- ! suitation with the state department and already recommended by the house committee, says state of war thrust upon the United States by Germany, is formally declared and directs the president to employ the entire military and naval forces and the resources of the government to carry on the war and bring it to a successful termination.
 The Text of the Resolution.
 The text of the resolution is as fol- lows:
 Whereas, the imperial German government has committed repeated acts of war against the government and the people of the United States of America, therefore, be it
 Resolved, by the senate and the house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress as- sembled, that the state of war be- tween the United States and the im- perial German government, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared, and that the president be and he Is hereby authorized and directed to em- .ploy the entire naval and military forces of the United States, and the resources of the government, to car ry on the war against the imperial German government, ait. to bring the conflict to a successful termination. All resources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress of the United States"
 Six of "Wilful Group" Firm.
 All six senators who voted against the resolution were members of the group of 12 senators which defeated the armed neutrality bill at the last session. There was no attempt at a filibuster this time, and most of the thirteen hours of debate was con- sumed by the champions of the reso- lution.
 Of the other six senators who op- posed the armed neutrality bill, Senators Cummins, Kenyon and Kirby voted tonight for the resolu- ton. Senators O'Gorman, Platt and Works retired to private life at the end of the last session of congress.
 Scene of Quiet SOlemnity.
 The passage of the resolution was not marked by any outburst from the gallery. The senators were unusu-
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Washington, April 1.-The war de- partment wants 10000 members of all trades immediately to join the quar- termaster's enlisted reserve corps. Rapid promotion is promised to men who prove fit to their particular lines of work in service behind the fighting front.
 The list of trades given out show the wide range of activities in mod ern ramy, including bakers, black smiths, butchers, carpenters, electric ians, steam engineers, machinists automobile mechanics, plumbers stenographers, typewriters, watch makers and wheelwrights.
 Applicants for the corps must be between IS and 45 years of age and
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French Capture Dominating
 Position and Three Villages.
GERMAN COUNTER.
 ATTACKS FAIL
Berlin Announces That 25O of 300 British Prisoners Killed by
 Machine Gun Fire of
 English Troops.
] Associated Press Summary.)

Associated Press Summary)
 Along a six-mile front southeast anG south of St. Quentin, the French have made notable gains over the Germans while northwest of the town the Brit. ish have captured the village of Meti en Contour and thereby gained ar additional step in their plan to push forward on the north flank of St Quentin.
 The French gain was against 2 dominating position running from Quentin, through Urvillers, to Mey which lies in the valley of the Disc, six miles southeast of St. Quentin The fighting took place during snow squalls, and General Neville's men were successful along the entire line
 All three villages were taken by the French and in addition they cap- tured three miles of trenches near the Folie farm, in the same sector, from which the Germans are declared to have fled in disorder, leaving their wounded, three howitzers and much other war material.
 After the capture of Metz en Con- teur, the British pressed on to the east of the village. Here, the latest report says, they are still engaged with the Germans. and also to the north, in the neighborhood of Havrincourt wood. With the capture of this wood the British will be dangerously near Marcoing, an important town and the junction of the roads running rom Peronne and Bapaume to Cambral.
 To the west of St. Quentin the Ger man counter-attacks against the Brit ish in the endeavor to recapture SIX guns taken Monday failed, according to the London report.
 Berlin Says British Kill Own Men.
 The Berlin war office asserts that northeast of Bapaume and west Of st' Quentin heavy casualties nave been inflicted on the British, and that near Noreuil 240 British prisoners were killed by, their own machine gunners while they were being taken back py the Germans. Only 60 of the total force of 300 prisoners reached the back German line, says Berlin.
 In Volhynia, 35 miles northeast ol Novel. the Germans have struck nara blow at the Russians, fighting thelr way across the Stokhod river ana III flicting heavy casualties on the Rus, sians. Considerable booty also Tell into the hands of the Germans.
 Petrograd reports the entry or Rus. sians into 7 Austrian trenches near Resailova, the occupants being payo- netted.
 On the Persian front the Russians are still in pursuit of the Turks m the region of Khanikin.
 Bombardments and small operations bv attachments of infantry are Ill progress in Macedonia.
 The Serbian war office reports tna' the Teutonic allies airmen have agaln dropped bombs on Monastir, reportlns 47 killed and 29 wounded, the ma1or- ity being women and children. Numer- ous houses also were destroyed.
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GERMAN AGENTS
 w~s9 HAVE AERIAL IN LOGAN COUNTY? State Guards Sent to Inves- tigate Wireless Station on Blue Mountain.

Little Rock, April 4.-Information came to Governor Brough Tuesday 10 the effect that there was something mysterious happening on Blue Moun- Mon, in Logan county. According to the report, there is wireless sta ton being operated on the top of the mountain by German sympathizers, or possibly under German espionage. The matter was reported to the Ma tional guard headquarters, and a de- tachment of ten members of the Magazine company was dispatched today to make an investigation.
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PRIZE WINNERS AT
 THE COOKING SCHOOL

Four prizes were awarded at yester- dav afternoons session of the Home Economics course and Cooking school. at the shriners' temple, the lucky ladies being Mrs E' h. Maln- 4.n MG. who was given sack or loa, Nome flour; Miss Roma Key an Mrs. Harvey Hogg each received na:, a gallon of Armour's grape julce' anu Miss Sarah Byrd was presented "lth a can of University Club coffee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-05
FORMER GRADY MAN
 IS BANK INSPECTOR

Little Rock, April 4.-State Bank Commissioner Davis has appointed l.. s. Goodman of Little Rock to sue ceed w. T. Reynolds, resigned, as a state bank examiner, assigned to duties in the office O. the commits sioner. He graduated from the Little Rock High school at the age of IS years, was with the German National bank for three years, cashier of the Bank of Grady for nearly two years, and has since been with the w. }. WOrthen company.
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GOOD ROADS MEETINGS. .
Towns West of Pine Bluff Keen for Highway to City.

Little Rock, April 4.-State High way Commissioner Owen returned to- day from visit to Stephens, Mag nolia and Stamps, where he attended good roads conventions. These towns are on the line of the proposed high way from Texarkana to Pine Blum, and Mr. Owen found the people very enthusiastic over the prospect State Highway Engineer Carter. who accom- panied him.. went to Eureka Springs for resubmission of the bids on the Seligman- Eureka Springs road.
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CONFER ON COURSE.
Emperor Charles Receives Report of
 Possible Early Peace.

London, April IA dispatch from The Hague to the Exchange Tele- graph company received here today says that Austria-Hungary will break diplomatic relations with the United States as the result of strong German pressure.
 The conference, attended by En- peror William and Emperor Charles and the ministers and general of the central powers, the correspondent says, received important declarations from Count Czernin von ChudenitZ, the Austro-Hungarian foreign min ister, on the possibility of an early peace The emperor of Austria in tends, it is added, to make state ment to the world shortly to that eff feet in the name of the central pow CTS. The chief subjeEt dealt with WIS the American situation.
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WOMEN CANVASS IN
 AUTOS FOR RECRUITS

Philadelphia, April 4.-Nine women, accompanied by enlisted men from the Philadelphia navy yard, began touring the city in motor cars today in two weeks campaign to enlist recruits for the navy. The women visited the financial, business and mill districts and the residential section. When a man signifies his intention of enlist ing he is taken in the motor car and whirled to the nearest recruiting station.
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BRITISH STEAMER
 SINKS SUBMARINE

St. Johns, N. B., April 1.-The sink ing of a German submarine which at tackled their ship 90 miles off Queens town, Ireland, was reported by off cers of a British steamer on arrival here today. In a running fight the merchantmen scored a direct hit, of ficers said, and the undersea boat went to the bottom with all hands. The steamer was slightly damaged by shell fire.
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NOTED RESTAURANTEUR DEAD.

New Orleans, April 4.-Hyppolite Begue, noted local restauranteur, whose quaint establishment in the French quarter for more than half century made himewell known to thou sands of visitors to New Orleans, died here today. Begue was born in France 78 years ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-05
Money for the Army.

Washington, April 4.--Four big ap- ,propriation bills which failed at the last session were passed in quick suc- cession today by the house, clearing the way for the war resolution to- morrow. The bills carried appropria- tions approyimating $44O,O00,O00. They were: Army, $240,OOO,00O; sundry civil, s13S.241,O00; general de- ficiency s62,5S2.000, Military academy. $1,349,o0O
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FIND SMUGGLER'S
 CACHE OF WHISKEY

A smuggleT's cache of whiskey was found last night byDeputy Sheriffs .. l.. McBurnett and J. w. Baldwin, who seized and hauled to the sheriff's office five suit cases, containing about 12O pints of fred likker." The hontraband was discovered in a vac- ant house at the intersection of West Ninth avenue and the Cotton Belt right of way.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-05

Washington, April The resolution tonight by a
  10 o'clock, continue until action
  Wisconsin, Mississippi.
  Smith of Maryland Thomas Timan Of those absent several all
 
  O Senators for the
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WHEAT CROP DESTROYED.

Oklahoma City, April 4.-High winds oxer Oklahoma yesterday and today wrought immense damage to OAla
 homa's wheat crops in sandy soll sec tions. according to reports to the state board of agriculture. In Beavor coun- ty, in the extreme northwest secton, whole fields will have to be planted to other crops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-05

Vienna, April At appears certain that the Austro-Hungarian govern ment will sever diplomatic relations with the United States, if congress declares that a state of war exists between America and Germany.
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FLYERS DISTRIBUTE
 WILSON MESSAGE

London, April 4.-President Wilson's address to congress, translated into German, is being distributed liberally over the German lines by British aviators in France and Bel gium. It is understood the same is being done by French avia- tors.
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British Impatient.

London, April 1.-The British na- tion is awaiting with breathless inn patience the decision of congress, whose proceedings are fully reported in the English press. This, not be- cause any doubt exists as to what the result will be, but because it is anx- ious to have formal expression of it's sentiments of satisfaction by parlia- ment before that body adjourns for the Easter recess tomorrow.
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EAGLES, DANCE.

F Dance under auspices Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tuesday, April "A, Eagles hall. Music by Ashford's
 " 4-5-15t
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KIRBY AND ROBINSON VOTE FOk BILL;
 JOHN SHARP EXC0RIATES L'FOLLE11E
SENATOR FROM MISSISSIPPI DECLARES EVErl BETHMANN HOLLWEG WOULD NOT MAKE SUCH ADDRESS AS THAT DELIVERED
 BY WISCONSIN.

Kirby Explains That Negative Vote Be Futile, and Be cause He Is For His Country, Right Wrong
 Stone and Vardaman Vote Against Measure.
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The Weather

Thursday fair and warmer in north west portion; Friday fair and warmer.
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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
TRY IT. SUBSTITUTE
FOR NASTY CADOMEL
starts Your Liver without Making
You Sick and Cannot sallvale

Every druggist In town--your
druggist and overbody's druggist
has noticed a great falling OF in the
sale Of caiomel. They all give the
same reason. Dodson's Liver Tone IN
taking It's place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know II, while Dodsons Liver Tone
is perfectly safe and gives better ro-
suits" said n prominent local drug
gist Dodsons Liver Tone is person
ally guaranteed by every druggist
who sells 1t. A large bottle costs so
cents and II II fails TO give relief In
every case OF liver slugglshness and
constipation. you have only to ask
for your money back
Dodson's Liver Tone IL pleasant
tasting. purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake
up feeling fine; no biliousneas. sick
headache, acid stomach or constlpa-
ted bowels. II doesn't grippe like vIo-
lent calomel. Take dose OF calomel
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
A. 4 N. ON THE RACK

One OF the leading features Of the
platform upon which Gov. Fergu-
son was elected was liberal apprc
prlatlons for education Te~as has
been going along all these yoars
occupying A place far down the list
in educational standing and the peo-
pie have come TO realize that the
state ought TO have A higher educa.
,Ional rating and the democracy in
state convention stood pledged to A
progressive polIcy along that line
In accordance with this Motley tho
legislature took stems to establish
mara schools and nrovlde for i'm.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

urged to plant more land and In
some places school children and boy
scouts are enllstlng to cultivate va
cant city and town lots. In every
West Texas town there are acres
and acres Of vacant lots which II
planted to some sorts OF food crops
could be made to produce an album
dance OF stuff. For some years there
has been campaign slogan which
called for a way to bring together
the landless man and the manless
land. The way Is now pointed out
Start the boys aud girls In on the
vacant lot tlllage campaign. II Is
easy - talk about. We have the
vacant lots We have the boys and
girls In school a few hours a day for
Ave days In the week. A little
while each morning and evening
and part OF Saturday devoted to
a vacant lot would result
In a crop of potatoes beans, peasi
tomatoeS and other vegetables and
would also serve to enlist the chill
dren in productive effort that would
possibly develop them later into real
agrlculturlsts Any way II would be
better than to have nothing for
them to do but go to town
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
souTHwEsrN TEL 8 TEL co.
ENLISTED FOR WAR SERVICE

Dallas. April 10.-The men OF IN,
Southwestern Telegraph and Telc
phone Company as they can b,
spared from the regular organization
maintained to. give necessary service
in both peace and war, are to or
ganlze a unit for the United States
army signal corps reserve. subject
to call with the regular army
Notice OF the organization CT the
proposed battalion has been distrib-
uted among all male employees. While
the company does not exert any In
fluence on the men to Join. the move
ment is recognized and application
blanks are supplied. Arrangements
are being made with the govern
mcnt by which II 10 expected the prof
Tered service will be accepted.
II la proposed to enlist and main
tain the reserve signal corps organ
Izatlon, made up OF skilled men,
through both peace and war as n
part OF the permanent contribution
OF tho Bell Telephone organization
toward the public safety. In time OF
peace the telephone men belonging
to the signal corps will be called upon
to drill regularly and will be given
fifteen days training each summer
at full company's pay roll plus the
allowance OF the government. AT
the same time they will retain their
company's positions and prerogatiyes
under the liberal benefit plan OF the
company. Vacations will not be cur
tailed by reason OF participation In
military maneuvers.
In time Of war when the corps Is
called to the colors for prolonged
service, full company pay will be al
lowed for one month and thereafter
the difference between their regular
salary and the amount allowed by
the government will be allowed for
one year. II service Is for longer
period further provision will probably
be made Eligibility to benefits under
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

HOUSTON. TEXAS Annual Con-
ycntlon Texas State Dental Society.
April 25-2sth. Round Trip Tickets
on sale April 2ith. limit April SOth.
fare Sails.
DALLAS. TEXAS Account Meet
ing Southwestern Electrical and Gas
Assn. April 26-2s. Round Trip
tickets on sale April 1875. Limit
April sOth. Fare 1896.
GALVESTON. TEXAS Account
Scottish Rite Reunion April 1920.
Round trip tickets no sale 81. "a. 2Gl
final limit May I. 1917. Fare 1896.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

today and tomorrow you will feel
sick. weak and nauseated. Don't lose
days work. Take Dodson's Liver
Tone and be full OF vlgor and ambl-
ton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27

Plenty OF Red Top Cane Seed at
!. W. Templeton's,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-04-27
VACANT LOTS AND IDLE BOYS

Newspapers, speakers writer's;
and economic organizations are
working overtime to stress the ne
cessIty OF raising Just as much food
and feed as possible. People are
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-08
COTTON MARKET AGAIN
REGISTERS SLOW DAY
Dealers Wait Census Bureaus
Report Tomorrow Before
Resuming Activity.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. THE local
cotton market stoot at 4 small ad-
vance most of today's session, but
without showing any notable buying
power. Trading was restricted 10y the
census bureaus ginning report to be
issued tomorrow morning. The main
sustaining influence was the favorable
tone Of spot accounts. Closing prices
We're points higher to points lower
than yesterdays finals. Around the
opening the market was irregular, ac-
tive months being two points up to
two points down, and Immediately
after there was a fall which carried
the most active months to 10 points
ldlow the level of yesterdays close.
The decline did not last long and the
recovery finally prices II to l9 points
under yesterdays close. The glst of
kilograms showed that the spot de-
mand was good but was being met by
only limited offers at high prices.
Locally figures were advanced %
points
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-08

Vs. hSNlJBthtfs VI u NrfN u W.
After opening and ruling somewhat lower
in early morning market improved owning TO
bullish southern spot advances and an hd'
vance in spots here OF % points with fair
business reported. The demand appears TO
come from domestic mills only, as there is 70
Improvement in the export situation COM
pared with last year exports TO Europe from
the United States thus far this week. Total
only 5000 bales VS.. las, 900 since August J.,
/ ,Jg3, 600 VS.. ,9Ol 900 or sos. 600 less than
to even date one year ago.
Because OF small spinners takings ttus
far this season American mill stocks aie
gradually decreasing. Washington adyicus
that the movement OF the cotton crop, 50
that war needs OF the government may be
met despite the handicaps of transportation
was discussed there today at conference
OF representatives OF the National Council Of
American Cotton manufacturers, the shipping
board and the railroads.
1t is evident. therefore, that II is evan
difficult TO obtain sufficient cars to mDvi
cotton in volume to American mills. II re
lief is obtained by the government urging
railroads to provide more cars, Ameri iran
spinners takings would increase. Meanwhile
southern spot owners appear to he not at q J
uneasy as 10 the future Of the market. real
izing that the crop is short and that the
mills OF the world will every bale that
they can get hence, instead OF Weakening
spots in the south seem TO be stronger than
ever, due, perhaps, to ability of merchants
and farmers to finance their holdings
II ample railroad facilities and the neces.
sary tonnage WAS available there would prob
ably be a big demand for the staple for DO
nestle and foreign account. in which event
market would likely experience a big ad
vance, but for the time being these facilities
are lacking.
Tomorrow at a. m. the census bureau
viii report on quantity of cotton gnned TO
October 81
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-08
LETTERS HOME.

Soldier he was-and n great one. too
Tho you may wonder just how / know
That This was heart we'll stceled to
test
The enemy's bravest. truest best,
Twas this that made me know his
worth
AS one of the sturdy sons Of earth;
lie was tired today when drill was
done,
For he had been up before the sun.
Vet toll was turned to a new delight
There were letters home he had TO
write,
Letters TO prove-as they only can
The tender side of a martial man.
He would ease with jokes their anx-
ious fears
He would dry with smiles their ready
tears;
He would make the old folks think
back home
That war was only a hippodrome.
He would speak of camp as chummy
Where comrades loiter and laugh and
He wrote and wrote--and his heart
grew glad'-
Well. after all. war wasn't so bad;
II had brought to him good comrades
new,
To cherish with friends he was writing
to.
SO he grinned and pledged The Flag
And grinners are hell when they start
20 fight!
William Herschell in Indianapolis
News
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-08
WALL STREET PRICES
TAKE SHARP REBOUND
Gains Most Rapid in Stocks
Swatted Hardest in
Recent Slump.

NEW YORK, Nov. Stocks made
some good advances today over re-
cent low prices Gains were most
pronounced in the stocks which re
Gently experienced greatest losses
namely. high grade rails and stand
ard industrials. Today's rebound car
ried Reading, Great Northern, Union
Pacific, New York Central and Illinois
Central 3 to 6 points over Mondays
depressed levels Shipping and cop
pers rose 2 to az points, but eased
with the general list, final quotations
averaging to ~ under the top.
Trading after the initial tremor was
quite regular altho a few dormant is
sues like Atchison at SO and American
Telephone at 1898 were added to the
long list of new low records. Brook
lyn Transit also made a new mini
mum at AZ and New Haven's drop of
points to 21& put that stock within
a slight fraction of it's lowest quota
tion. Sales, 10000 shares.
Internationals. notably British flo
tatons. led the decline in bonds. Lib
erty As were firm at par to 10O.02,
but the avs weakened from 90 so
to the low record of 99.44. Total
sales at par value aggregated s4,5O7,-
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