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GERARD CONFERS WITH H0lLWEG;
 WIRES MESSAGE
Long Dispatch Forwarded Washington at "Urgent
 Request'' of Kaiser.

London, Jan. 24.-American Ambas- sador James w. Gerard, at Berlin. was called to the foreign office today, by the imperial chancellor for con- ference respecting President Wilson's address to the United States senate said a Berlin dispatch to the Ex- change Telegraph, by way Of Amster- dam.
 The conference lasted for more than an hour and later the ambassa- dor sent a long wireless message 70 Washington, "at the urgent request of the German government"
 The correspondent says that in the German parliament President Wilson s speech is general considered a last move for peace, and that if it is un- successful. the president will be obllg- ed to side finally with one of the belli- gerent groups.
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WAR SUMMARY
Associated Press Summary

Associated Press Summary
 Victories of considerable propor- tions have been achieved by the Ger mans over the Russians and by the Russians over the Bulgars.
 The German successes occurred in the region of Riga, where, in violent fightin, the Teutons drove back the Russans for distance of mile and a half between the Tirul swamp and the River Aa, and east of the village of Kalnzem, Russians to the number of 1,500 being made prisoners dur.ng the fighting.
 A night surprise attack gave the gars. The scene of this fight was the southern arm of the Danube estuary near Tulcha, where the Bulgars had made advances Tuesday, with Bes- sarabia their objective.
 While Berlin mentions the aban donment of the positions, PetrOgrad says the Bulgarian forces, battalion strong. was destroyed except officers and 332 men, who were made pelsOn- CTS.
 Bombardments and operations by raiding parties continue to feature the fighting on the other fronts, although in the Austro-Italian theatre the Aus trians, in the vicinity of Goritza. in an attack, have captured an Italian trench and captured 137 men and 3 machine guns.
 Considerable aerial activity is re- ported on the front in France.
 President Wilson's address to the United States senate has received it's first official notice from Andrew BoA.- ar Law, British chancellor of the ex- chequer. The chancellor, in a speech, said the proposed peace aims were shared by the entente allies. but that in view of the German manner of con- 6ucting the war, and the fact that neutral nations had failed to pro- test against such methods. other steps than those outlined by the president
 An unofficial dispatch from Berlin says the American ambassador to Ger many has conferred with the imper- ial chancellor respecting the presi- dents address and later the ambas- sador, "at the urgent request of the German government" sent long wireless dispatch to Washington.
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FRANTIC EFFORTS MADE TO SHAVE
 OFF BlG DR0U7A
Every Train Reaching Pine Bluff From South and East
 Brings Booze in Quantity.

Although Arkansas is said to be the dryest state in the entire Union, under it's laws, and especially under the very drastic law signed yesterday by Gov. c. H. Brough, the opinion is gen orally held that there is now, within the confines of the state, great CT quantity of malt, vnous and spir- itous liquors than at any time since the wholesale houses moved across the line, when the statewide prohibi- tion law went into effect
 And every train from the north east and south is bringing in more "booze"-and bringing in a mighty big lot of it. Express company off cials say that they are not only hand ling a greater number of packages than they have handled in the past but they are handling far more large packages, and certainly there is a great increase in the bulk of this stuff being hauled into Pine Bluff, for de- livery here and for transhipment to other points in this territory.
 Monroe. La, Alexandria, La, and Memphis, Tenn, are sending the greatest amount of the booze into th;s city and section. The Cotton Bet trains out of Memphis have been run ming away behind schedule time for three days past, simply because of tha amount of time lost at all stopping places. while liquors was being un- loaded. Northbound Iron Mountain trains are establishing the same kind of redord. The express company's em ployes here, the past three days, arc said to have handled as much liquor as was handled by them in the entire week immediately prior to Christmas
 Certainly great quantities of whis. key have been brought Into Pine Bluff the past three days. Perhaps as much as 90 per cent of the shipments were ir case lots. each of dozen or more quart bottles, there being very few of the smaller packages. of two, four or eight quarts. Although a large quantity of beer was also received. the very great preponderance has been in favor of whiskey, and judgy ing from the assortment of names on the packages piled high on several trucks at the union station yesterday and the day before, all classes of dit- izens had taken steps to temper" the drouth by putting in supply of "lik- ker" before the "bone dry" law went into effect.
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WOMEN OF SLOWS IN
 THE ASTOR MANSION
Wealthy Women Mix With Poor When Mrs. Vincent AstOr Gives Lunch.
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eoH III AHeFlcuHIZallOn MOVe.
 New York, Jan. 24.-Residents of New York's East Side touched elbows with wealthy women in the home of Mrs. Vincent Astor upon Fifth avenue today at luncheon in furtherance of Mrs. Aastor's plan to Amerisanize New York City's alien population.
 The plan was unique in the house which has been the scene of some of the city's most brilliant social func- tions under the leadership of Mrs. John Jacob Astor.
 Representatives of social settle ments of all denominations attended, as well as residents of the Yorkville dis trict, all intent on aiding Mrs. Astor in furthering the movement to make good citizens of rich and DOT alike.
 Mrs. Aastor said the need of the city was neighborhod spirit "that would bring First and Fifth avenue to- gether."
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NEGRO MURDERERS
 GET LIFE TERMS

Memphis, Jan. 24.-Clarence Mer- riman and Will Hudson, negroes. charged with the killing of Walter Hoser here last Saturday night in an attempt to hold him up, entered pleas of guilty in criminal court here to- day, and were sentenced to life impris- onment. The prisoners were taken to the penitentiary at Nashville late to- day.
 An attempt to lynch the negroes last night was frustrated by jail guards and police reserves.
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JUDGES, CLERKS FOR CITY. PRIMARY
 TUESDAY NAMED
Each Candidate for Mayor Names Judge; Clerk by
 Candidates for Judge.

Judges and clerks to serve in tn :; municipal Democratic primary cleo tion next Tuesday, January 30, were announced yesterday by J. Harvey Means, D. w. Hicks and T. B. Gut ledge, members of the subcommittee named by the county central commit tee to conduct the election and pro mitigate the results.
 In making the selections, the com mittee pursued the eminently fair pol icy of permitting each of the candi- dates for mayor to name one of the judges, and each of the two. candl- dates for police judge 10 name one or the clerks
 Judges and Clerks.
 The list of judges and dlerks to serve at the several polling places follow:
 First Ward: George Merrick, John Mills, Ed Harvey, judges; R. E. Un sell, J. w. Tarver, clerks.
 Second Ward: Harry Eversfield Walter Alden, Thurman Louthan judges; Zack Tankerslcy, B. c. Meac. clerks.
 Third Ward: Ben HarveyA R. A Ware, George List, judges; F. L. Par sons, J. A Mcleod, clerks.
 Fourth Ward: w. T. Seawell, Adam Robinson, Jr., J. A. Clement, judges; Joe Clement, Jr., Sam Hilzheim, Jr. clerks.
 Candidates.
 There are three aspirants for mayor, Alderman Ben Well and former Coun- ty Judge c. M. Philpot opposing May Or Simon Bloom for renomination.
 Police Judge R "Sonny') Stew art has as his opponent in his race for renomination Attorney Armstrong Barrow, who was a candidate two years ago.
 For Gty treasurer J. Harvey HOgg the incumbent, is unopposed.
 None of the aldermen whose terms are about to expire are seeking re- election, and there is no contest in the fourth ward, where George Dalby is assured of the nomination, equival- ent to election. The candidates in the other three wards are as follows:
 w diu. w. b. I1ISho, fAs q Cuenther, R. M. Vance.
 Second Ward: w. C. McBryde, |. B. Lytle.
 Third Ward: E T Miller, U. w Poss, J. B. Vinson.
 Campaign Waxes Warm.
 Tho there has been no speech-mak- ing and no use of newspaper space ,h. 4r ducting warm campaign in which friends are assisting. The three-cor- nered contest for mayor appears close, with friends of each of the candidates expressing confidence of sucdess, and the same may be said of the races for police judge and al dermen from the three wards.
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BICYCLE THIEF BOLD.

A nervy thief yesterday afternoon made off with a bicycle belonging 10 R. L. Zangerl, connected with Eisen- kramer's tailoring establishment, in the Bridges building, in Main. street. The wheel is new double-frame "Wonder," painted yellow, with black stripes, and bore license tag No. 127. Mr. Zangerl offers suitable reward for it's return.
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Government May Make 'Em.

Washington, Jan. N.-ContractS were awarded Hadfields, Limited. for sa141, ,OOO worth of IA inch and 16 men armor piercing shells at about s2oo an;ece les than the lowest American hid As these shells are for reserve ammunition it is possible no further efforts to let the contracts TOT thelc will be made pending construction ol the governments projectile factory already authorized.
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WIDOW OF ARKANSAS
 HERO GETS PENSION

Pitsburg, Pa., Jan. 24.-Among the acts of heroism recognized by the Car Eegie Hero Fund commission in the list of 20 awards announced today is that of Franklin D. White of Spring. dale, Ark, who lost his life while at tempting to save from drowning Clara M. Holland on July 2, 1916. Whites widow was awarded bronze medal and pension.
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NOTICE.

To my friends and customers, as I have dispensed with my foreman and the highest priced man, and am now doing the work myself with this lex pense) cut, and with the high prices paid for materials, can do your work cheaper and better and will guaran- tee perfect satisfaction and will ap- preciate all orders fo- your work. Respectfully,
 1-24-6t JOHN OBLIVION.
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PENAL FARM INQUIRY
 BEGINS AT PEN TODAY
Committee Made Up of Senators Bush and Jones, and Representatives
 Noyis. Hardagei and Adams.

Little Rock. Jan' 24.-Ihe spe11a, .Isa ;oint committee appointed under the senate concurrent resolution TOT an Ill., I, vestigation of the state penltentlal. and the purchase of the convict larms' consists of Senators Bush and Jones' and Representatives Davis or Coaum- un, hia Hardage and Adams. The com mittee will begin it's work al the walls.
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FOre-HandCd Ones Protected.


 Though the law became effective immediately, those fore-handed per sons who ordered their liquor in time to have it delivered at their destina- tion before the law was signed will be permitted to obtain the shipments. Governor Brough made this clear to- day before he signed the bill.
 'I recommend that no prosecutions be brought in regard to shipments of liquor which have reached the cities or towns of their destination at 3:30 o'clock" said Governor Broush, and that the shipments be delivered.
 If prosecutions on such shipments are instigated, I will exercise the par doning power. However, shipments in transit on trains at and after 5:30 o'clock will not be afforded protection for delivery
 Express companies were rushed to the limit today to deliver orders for liquor One telegraph company re- ported that it had handled 500 tele- grams yesterday from Little Rock, ordering liquor.
 House Vote Unanimous.
 The house Wednesday forenoon put the finishing touches on the bone
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ENGLISH FIRM CAN'T
 MAKE SHELLS FOR U. 5.
Government of Great Britain R efuses Hadfields Permission to Carry
 Ont Contract.

London, Jan. 24-The British gov ernment has refused permission to the Hadfields, Limited, to proceed with work on the contract for shells for the American navy 'so long as the exigencies of war continue"
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While 500 Sing ''Hovv Dry Am,'
 Governor Signs ''BOne Dry" Law
Trough Prevailed Upon to Affix Signature at Annual Dinner of Little Rock Board of Commerce. After
 House Adopts Bill 93 to O.

food tho refrain Dry Am C. Trough Of Delay the bill c had he indncc
  O inc elepisa euess
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NOTICE

All members of the A. o. U. w.. Lodge No. 36 are requested to attend the funeral of our late Brother Walter A. Lee this afternoon at 2:30 o'clocx at the family residence, SOP East Sec ,ond avenue. f
 o. G. KELLER. Recorder.
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Whiskey Consumption Grows.

Washington, Jan. 24.--The quantity of whiskey consumed by the Amerl- can people in 1916 apparently was greater than in any previous year since 1909, according to tax returns to the treasury department compiled to- day, and the amount of revenue on whiskey, beer and cigarets during the year was the greatest ever returned.
 While the returns show that prohl- btion has not lowered the govern mcnt's revenue on liquor in 1916, S24,- O00,0OO greater than in 1915, this is at tributed to the fact that the govern ment is at present collecting taxes on all whiskey manufactured while previously the government was ae- frauded.
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Chinese Will be Admitted to United States, Despite
 Law Excluding Them.
DE FACTO TROOPS
 GO TO CHIHUAHUA
Twelve Thousand MeXicans Reported on Way to Occupy Territory tn be Evacuated by General PerSh-
 ing's Men.

Washington. Jan. 24.-Coincldeni with the withdrawal of Pershing's col umn from Mexico, an urgent appeal will be sent by the United States tc Carranza, to make every possible ef- fort to protect foreigners in the dis trict that has been occupied by the Americans for the past ten months.
 Fear is felt particularly for the safety of many Chinese, who have been purveyors of supplies to the Americans.
 It was stated at the state depart ment today that if the Chinese con- siGer themselves in danger and choose to cross into the United States, no ob- jection would be made. in spite of the act excluding them. They will not be given freedom to move at will in America, but will have the right of asylum so long as it appears to be dangerous for them to remain in Mexico
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-25

dry" measure. by passing 93 to Q, the Greathousc-Ponder bill from the scn- ate. Representatives Baxter and Copeland of Howard. being detained in their rooms by illness. sent a special request to the house that their votes be recorded for the bill. Those absent and not voting on the bill were Rep lesentatives BlackWood, Craig. Ellis of Randolph. Gnnncll, Hudson, Thane, and NinSOn.
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DeFactO TrOODS Active.

Juared, Mex. Jan., 24.-A force of 200 de facto troops reached Jiminez early today from Torreon, en route to Chihuahua City, to police Western Chi huahua after the evacuation of the American expedition. It was official ly announced tonight that another force of 10000 men are leaving Mexico City for Chihuahua, to occupy the evacuated territory.
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To Move Headquarters.

Fl Paso, Jan. 24-Ojo Federico 80 miles north of Colonial Dublan, will be the temporary field headquarters of the American punitive expedition dur learned today.
 After the retirement of the Ameri- can troops, Maj.-Gen. Pershing and his staff will proceed to the border at Columbus, N. M. Gen. Pershing has perfected plans for moving the head quarters equipment to Ojo Federico in the next two days.
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Try our Merchants Lunch and Home Cooking. PERFECTION CAFE. oppo site Arlington Hotel. 1if0tf
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RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY,

Rendered to the family and friends of brother Jordan Henseley of Mana taka Tribe No C Improved Order of Red Men
 As jhe Great Spirit of the Universe n his wisdom, has again seen fit tc withdraw the visable symbol of his pleasure. and spread the sable Mantle of darkness over our hunting grounds by removing from our midst our be loved and esteemed Chief Brother Jordan Hensley, who was called from he hunting grounds of his fathers OL the "29th Sun, of Cold Moon. G. $. D 426 (com. era. I-2917). Be it therefore resolved That while We humbly bON to the divine will of the Great Spirit believing all things are for the. best We extend o9r heartfelt sympathy tC he bereayed family and relatives of he departed brother in this their dire hour of sorrow and affliclions, and we mourn deeply their loss and our los lne which time alone can soften; and pray that they may find consolation in he sweet knowledge that their depart d loved one who has gone to his last reward was kind and indulgent brother and a highly respected and hristian man, whose good deeds will 5e long remembered by all who knew lim
 Be it further resolved: That copy pr these resolutions be furnished the family of our departed brother. a copy published in the daily papers. and a copy spread on the records of this Tribe. and our charter draped for 9 period of (30) thirty days in an af- ,ectionate remembrance of the loss of 3 true and we'll tried chief who was lways ready 10 aid where duty call d
 And may the Great Spirit bless and safely guide him through the. dark hodows of the valley of death. and O that celestial Wigwam whose Max r "rd builder is God.
 Committee.
 ITfAS E. HOTCHKISS.
 A. IT, WILLIAMS.
 W J SPIVEY
 c C. PARVfN
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ANOTHER IMPORTANT NEGRO . CONFERENCE IN SESSION HERE

Every incoming train brings num- bers of leading negroes from all parts of the country to the opening of the B.shcp's Council of the African Meth odist Episcopal church which conven- ed at Visito9'I Chape. on Churcl street. Bishop C. T. Shaffer of Chi cago, Bishop John Hurst of Baltt more Md, Bishcp II. B. Parks of Chi cago Bishop w. D. Chappelle of Col umbia s C., Bishop J. NJ Conner Lit. tie Rock Ark; Bishop W W. Beckett Of South Africa, partici, atad in the opening devotion, Bishop j. s. FHpper Of Atlanta, Ga, preached the introduc. tory sermon. Bishop ! A. John ,on of Philadelphia assisted by Bishops L. J. Coppin and J. II. ones, of Wilbe.- force, Ohio administered the com munion All of the bishops are here except Bishop B. T. Tanner who is r.. tired, and Bishop | N. Ross, Who is in West Africa
 The Bishops present are Bishops B. r. Lee, who is senior and presid- ing, Evans Tyree of New York. Char. les s. Smith of Detroit, C. T. Shaffer of Chicago, Levi Coppin of Philadel. phia' Henry B. Parks of Chicago, I. s. Flpper of Atlanta, J. Albert John. son of Philadelphia. W. II. Heard of Philadelphia, John Hurst of Baltimore William D Chappene oi Columbia, J. H. Jones or Wlberforce, Ohio; James NJ, Conner of Little Rock; and W. W. Beckett of South Africa General o.. tlcers present are Rev R. R. Wright ot Philadelphia R. Hawkins of the Financial Department, Washington. |. W. Rankin New York City. J. R. Ransom New York City, Ira r. Bryant of the Sunday Scao- Union. Nash vile, Tenn; J. Frank Mcdonald. Kansas City, w. D. Johnson. reer.
 tary of General Conference P:..ls Ga; Prof A. s. Jack )n. Educ3tio. Department, Waco, Tex: and B. F. Watson, Church Extension Depart meal Washington and ministers and educators from all arts Of tho couI. | ,ty Rev W r Vernon. William Il. H Butler of Washinetoa Penn. A. VI. Hin of Pine Bluff Dr. w. A. Four. tam, president ot Morris Brown Col
 ''fn Atlanta, G9. are amrng th. .cicr present. Rev Y. M Townsend 'f Philadelphia, Ark. was elected by the bishops 10 report to the daly press, and Rev. E. J. Lunon of Mar
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ma. asher. The council will ad-

jana. asher. The council will ad- journ Sunday
 Bishop Lee appointed the following committees;
 On political condition Of the coul. try Bishops W. D. Chappelly, John Hurst. C. s. Smith II. E. Parks, J. II. Jones, and C. r. Sh3ffar On misra. ton cf negroes, north: J. NJ. Con ner, Evans Tyree, W. H. Heard C. T. Shaffer, II. B. Parks, On present management of publications: Bishops John Hurg. W. D. Chap elle, Evans Tyree and C. $. smith A committee on saciamental services, Bishop l.. ]. Coppin. Evans Tyree. J. $. Flipper, c. s. Sm.th, and w. W. Beckett Bishop W. w. Beckett having just re turned from South Africa, the counci. spent the remainder of the session hearing his report,
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ELKS MINISTRIES
 SHOW OF SEASON
ARE NOW GOING ON WITHOUT HITCH AND GUAR
 ANTEE SUCCESS.
Members of Big Company Enthusas- tic and Entertainment Tuesday Nqht Win be Best Ever Given.

The best indication of the success of any venture in the home talent minstrel line is to watch the rcbear. sal. and after seeing the ladies aud gentlemen in acton who will be in the Jig show in the Auditorium tucat1r next Tuesday night when the local .lks will stage their annual feature, here is no question but that the bis smash next week will sTpass any thing of it's kind ever seen here.
 The first par. has any number of -ood numbers and the chorus will be found not only large in voice. but with melody and harmony unsurpass- d The individual number also give promise of being put over with the professional punch and the dances arc guaranteed to win round eftNr -ond of applause
 The Pullman ear scene will be 8 feature in itself There is some mighty fine comedy in this scene, and when one considers that Al A. Rey. 2nIds. the peer of local blackface com. 7dians, will be there forty ways in the part of the Pullman porter. it stands without further areument that some laughs twill be handed out
 The ball room cene. with all it's specialties. grand opera trimmings md other features rounds out the Aiggest and best minstrel show this -itJ mas ever received from the hands 1t the local Elks
 Don't overlook the fact, either, that the Booster will be out Sunday. It las much interest wise and other. wise, for the faithful
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FOR BRICK woRh

all 1845, Fam Wint. Reliable g. aates furnished ca any class of B Work. ,.9o,
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DOCTORS LICENSE
 STANDS REVOKED
DR. V. E. DUREN CONVICTED IN NEW MUNICIPAL COURT ON
 DRUMMING CHARGE.
Fine of $25 Is Imposed Which Carries
 cense to Practice Medicine Here.

The new municipal court yesterday had one of its most important pro ceedings when after trial of 2 charge of drumming against Dr, " E. Duren of this city, a conviction was entered, and a fine of s25 imposed, which carries with it the further pen alty of revocation of the license to practice medicine.
 The action is the first taken in any court locally in the furtherance of the anti-drumming crusade since the first of this year. Previous to the first of this year there had been waged a campaign to break up the steering and drumming. and it was generally be lived that the practice had about dis appeared
 The Duren case proves that those who are working for the suppression of drumming are still on the alert, and that they intend to keep Q vigilant watch at all times even when here is no apparent drnmming going on. It was currently reported yesterday that there are some other cases of a sim liar nature which will come ID soon.
 There are a number of perjury cases on the circuit court docket growing out of the investigations made last year and they will be taken up at the next term of the circui court here.
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Sold aud guaranteed ia Hot Sprius, by Sorrells Drng e.. and other ipaA ing dealers
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MURRAY TRANSFER co. !.

we nave the oniy nreproof ware house in the city Warehouse co. stTucted With separate Apartments fo 'our furniture
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