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from unofficial sources confirm.
 "Plan of provisional government IS to call constitutional assembly or convention, whose members shall be elected by whole people, and who will be empowered to organize good government. Whether republic or constitutional monarchy undecided, but conclusion of assembly will be accepted by the people. and enforced by the army and navy
 The United States always looks with favor upon any movement for the extension of republicanism, and has been eager to be among the first to welcome into the family of nations new governments known to be found- ed upon the will of the people. The Russian movement, consequently, has been regarded with the deepest sym- pathy here, where the qualities of the present leaders are well known and highly esteemed.
 As yet no official action has been taken because it is not yet certain that the revolutionary clements set in motion have entirely quieted down into stable government, but with. each day that passes the conviction increases that republican or consti. tutional Russia has come to stay.
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Announcement Says Battle ship of 18,O28 Tons De
 stroyed i'll Mediterranean.
ALLIES CONTINUE
 DRIVE IN FRANCE
French Cavalry Now Within Four and Onc-haIf Miles of st. Quentin, and British l2 Miles Awny-Ger-
 mans Preparing for Stand.
Associated Press Summary

Berlin reports the sinking, in the Mediterranean by a German subma- rinc, of French battleship Of the Danton class This c.ass of vessel displaces 1S,02S tons and carries 6S1 officers and men.
 standing the bad weather and the almost insuperablc conditions of terrain. and the obs tacles placed by the Germans to protect their re- treat, both the British and the French armies in France have made further notable gains.
 Fourteen additional villages ha 1e been taken by the British forces, from 'Arras sOuthward to Ham, and they have passed the general line of Panizy Entree ell Chaussee-Nulu 'Velu and St. Leger.
 The forward march beyond Entrea en Chaussee had placed the British troops within 12 miles Of St, Quentin.
 On their part of the line, however, the French have thrown their cavalry to within four and one-half miles of St. Quentin, and also have reoccu- pied considerable territory between the Somme and the A;sne.
 Paris reports the French losses n the pursuit have been insignificant
 The Berlin official statement says that in the retreat of the Germans they have rendered fields selected for the coming engagement with the en- tente forces, unfit and useless from military standpoint, having rend- cred unserviceable all that which could have been ofadvantage to their operations.
 A high German authority told the Associated Press that the maneuvras of the Germans had ended the plans of the entente for their spring of- fensive, and that from strong new positions the Germans will give battle to the British and French as they
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MURGU|A DEMANDS CARRANZA SEND
 MONEY FOR MEN
De Facto Commander Says He Will Resign Unless
 Bills Are Paid.

El !Paso, Texas, March 20-A force of 1,50O Carranza troops is patrolling the Mexican Central railroad between tance of 35 miles, to prevent com- munication with the border from being cut by Villa, who is reported to be in the Santa Clara country, north west of Chihuahua City.
 These patrols were seen riding along both sides of the track by an American refugee who arrived here today. He reported conditions in the state capital as quiet, although the feeling appears to be apprehensive as to Villas next move. He said a force of 2,000 Yaqui Indians is en camped six miles from Chihuahua City, and practically all the de facto troops are within the city.
 Reports that General MuIguia had made a demand upon General Car ranza for money with which to pay the troops and for ammunition to con- duct the campaign against Villa, as well as for more men to take the place of those killed at Rosario, are in circulation, it being said that as an alternative General Murguia has threatened to resign lis post.
 An attack on Chihuahua City by Villa is not expected there, the refugee said. A band of 200 men from Murguia's command has reached Ascencion, Chihuahua state, the report from the state capital said tonight, reducing the government losses ill the battle at Rosario to 600.
 A Villa force of about 30 men was seen at San Juan, 17 miles south of Fort Hancock, Texas, Saturday, by an American who talked with them. They said they had orders not to molest Americans or American prop erty. They were part of the reb sl command which robbed an American near Villa Ahumada last week.
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Railway Official Interprets Adamson Act Decision as
 End of Strikes.
AYAPPLY TO OTHER THAN BROTHERHOODS
". 4. Lee Believes That Provisions of Adamson Act Cover Many Train. men Not Affiliated With Big
 Organizations.

New York, March 20-Full power of the government, through congress to prevent railroad strikes, in the opinion of railroad officials, as ex- pressed here today, is the country 5 chief gain from the decision of the United States supreme court yester- day, upholding the Adamson act.
 An official Of the National Confer ence Committee of Railway Managers authorized statement which read:
 "The chief thing the country has gained out of the decision, is that it establishes beyond a doubt that the government, through congress, has full power to prevent strikes.
 "The opinion as read by Chief Jus tice White makes it plain that en- ployes of interstate carriers, because of the public character of the rail- roads, are affecting the public inter- est and that they have no more right to strike and tie up the commerce of the country than have soldiers. and sailors"
 Another point was raised, in the question, whether the Adamson law applies to all classes of railroad men, It was said that for every five men in the train service, there are 23 men in other branches of railroad work.
 W. G. Lee, for the brotherhoods. said that some of these men undoubt- edly are included in the provisions of the Adamson law, but he would not specify which classes there were. The managers claim, it is said that the Adamson law was framed to avert national disaster at the time of the. threatened strike, and therefore ap- plies only to those. employees who were negotiating with the railroads through the four brotherhoods.
 After the conference between the brotherhood chiefs and the railroad managers had adjourned until 10 l. m. tomorrow, w. G. Lee, spokesman for the brotherhoods, was asked whether the brotherhoods accepted the opinion that the Adamson law either limited the right of the men to strike, or took that right way from them completely. He replied that he would not attempt to interpret the supreme courts decision, as the Drotherhoods have lawyers for that purpose.
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ALLIES CAPTURE TWO SUBMARINES
 IN HUGE SEINE
Master of American Vessel Describes Taking of Two
 German U-Boats.
EDWARD WHITE.

Newport News, R. l., March 2O-The trapping of two German submarines was reported tonight by Capt. E. [. Smith, of the American steamship Alaskan, which arrived iicrc today from La Pallice for New York.
 Captain Smith said the u-boats were detected at work beneath the surface of the sea by observers of the air craft patrol The airplanes sig nailed for trawlers, and then cir cled about, directing the placing of the nets. In a little while the nets completely encircled the unsuspect- ing submarines, which became hope lessly enmeshed and were brought to the surface. T
 They were lying side by side in the harbor at La Pallice when the Alas kan said, Capt. Smith reported.
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Early RecOgnitfOnrby U. :. of
 New Russian Government Seen
Washington Eager to Welcome Latest Government
 Founded Upon the w i'll of the Governed

Washington, March 2O.-Early rec ognition by the United States of the new government set up by the revo- lution in Russia was forecast here today in the belief that the good order now prevailing and the plans being made for a permanent constitutional government call for tEe moral sup port of this country.
 All rejorts at the state department indicate that the army and navy of Russia are supporting the provisional government.
 Ambassador Francis at Petrograd summarized the situation today in the following cablegram:
 "The last week has seen the most astonishing revolution. Two hun dred million people who have lived under absolute monarchy for 1000 years, and who are engaged in the greatest war in history have forced their emperor to abdicate for himself and his son, and induced the brother, to whom was transferred imperial authority, to accept on condition that constitutional assembly of the peo- pie so wished, and who will exercise power under authority of government framed by the assembly.
 "No opposition to provisional gov ernment, which is council of min isters, appointed by committee of 12 named by duma. Absolute quiet here and turnout Russia. Rodzianko and Muliukoff assures whole army and navy in support. Everything learned
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Roosevelt, Root and Others Issue Appeal for People to
 Urge Action.
PRESIDENT WAITS
 TO HEAR VERDICT
Declaring That Port of New York Would Be Blockade but for British Navy, Former President Con.
 demns Pacificists,

New York March .2O.-With 2 warning that the United States is un prepared for war with any first class power, committee of the Unior League club, headed by Robert Bacon former ambassador to France, anC including in it's membership men of prominence, presented, at a special meeting tonight, a report calling on all to get ready for action. Elihu Root declared Germany is making war on the United States and the people are all waiting to see what will happen. Te declared the belief that the president is waiting to see what the people want him to do, and that the people should tell him to take action.
 Theodore Roosevelt urged action. He charged Germany with murder and said the United States now is hiding behind the English fleet
 War is going on now," he said. "Germany is making war upon us, and we are not striking back in self defense. Armed neutrality in these circumstances is war. It is feeble war, but it is war. Germany does not make feeble war, and she neither understands nor respects it as oppo- sition. All we can, do is to decide whether to hit soft or not. If we hit soft. we will not acquire Germany's goodwill, we can only incur her con- tempt for us.
 "The American who loves Germany more than America is not an Ameri- can. l want to mention this curious fact. For the past two and one-half years, we have seen American paci- ficists meeching around, trying to curry favor with the German militar- ists. The lmerican racificist, the professional pacificist, has been the tool and the ally of the pro-Germans in this country"
 Mr. Roosevelt the nexplained how he "handled" the Germans in the Venezuelan affair.
 "We do not have this port blockad- ed, only because the British fleet keeps the enemy at home," he said. "It is un-American, it is unpatriotic. It is a shameful thing, for us to be content to owe our safety to fleet of foreign power, when we are all the time insisting that we are neutral"
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CHANGE FOR FREEDOM
 DEPENDS UPON WAR

Little Rock. March 2O.-When w.. E. Stone, former sailor on the United States cruiser Raleigh, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary, after conviction on charge of forgery to- day, he told Circuit Judge R. J. Lea that his only regret was that he would be unable to re-enlist in the navy in case of war with Germany.
 eff war is declared and you think you are needed, write me letter. to remind me of this," replied Judge Lea. "IIl go to the governor and ask him to pardon you"
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GEN. TREVIN0 SLATED
 TO SUCCEED OBREGON
Report From Mexico Causes Renewed Interest in Rumor That ObregOn
 to Lead New Movement.

Ell Paso, Texas, March 20.-Gen Jacinto Trevino probably will suc- ceed Gen. Alvero Obregon as minister of war and navy on May i, when General Obregon's resignation be- comes effective, according to Ell Heraldo del Norte, the official Car ranza paper in Chihuahua City.
 The probable appointment of Gen. eral Trevino has caused a renewal of the rumors that General Obregon will lead a new political movement after he retires from office.
 Arrivals from Chihuahua City said Gen. Francisco Murguia could be counted upon to control Northern Chi huahua for Obregon if the latter de- cides to start a new movement.
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Continued on page five.)


 Newark, N. J., March 20.-Joseph T. lumulty, secretary to President Will soa' m an address at dinner given 'a ms honor here tonight, spoke of ne infinite patience and skillful nana with which President Wilson IS su!dlng the destiny of the nation. wonder if you can realize now uuly epochal is this period in which we are living," said MT. Humility.
 Il wish I could discuss with you sUme of the phases of the information a situation with which the govern, mentl at Washington has had to deal s'nce the world war began" he con uaued. q wish all good Americans were privileged, as I have been' to
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President Listens to Advis- CTS for Two Hours, but
 Says Nothing.
EARLY SUMMONSING
 CONGRESS FAVORED
PrcpOndcrance of Opinion Among Officials Is That Law.Making Body Should Be Assembled as
 Soon as Possible.

Washington, March 20.-For two hours today President Wilson dis cussed the international crisis with his cabinet, and heard urgent sug- gestions that the date for the extra session of congress, fixed for April 16, be set forward to consider steps in defense of American commerce against German submarines. It is understood there was not dissent ing voice against this advice. The president himself did not express his view, and so far as could be learned, has not finally determined upon the course to be pursued. The prevail ing belief was that he would an- nOunce call for an earlier meeting of congress tomorrow.
 Among officials the virtually unani- nous opinion is that in spite of the technically armed neutrality status of the United States, at tually a state of war exists with Germany as the result of the ruthless destruction of American merchant ships and the killing of American citizens, in de- fiance of international law and the most solemn warning one nation can give another. The only question is what shall be done about it, further than the arming of merchant men, a step already taken.
 Cabinet for War.
 Cabinet members generally are said to have expressed today will ingness to support a program, based on an early call for congress and formal declaration that a state of war exists between Germany and the United States.
 Tonight the president went to a theatre, thing he does frequently when he has made preliminary de- cision on grave matter, and wants distraction in order to free his mind from details, and view the situation from a detached standpoint
 After the cabinet meetingg, Secre-
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NOTICE!-NOTICE!

All persons are hereby notified that the public dumping ground is To- cated at the foot of Texas street, and that all refuse and waste materials must be dumped at this place. Dump ing on vacant lots or public property at any other location is a violation of the law and such violations will hereafter be rlgidly prosecuted.
 s. BLOOM, 2-97-1m Mayor.
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CONFERENCE UPON
 IRISH SITUATION

London, March 20.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, in- formed the house of commons today that the government is considering the advisability of calling a conference, including representatives of the dominions, to formulate settlement of the Irish situation.
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RIGHT IS FUNDAMENTAL.
Shea Says Congress Cannot Take
 Away Mans Right to Strike.

Chicago, March 2O.-Touching m the interpretation given the Adam son law decision by spokesmen for the railroads at New York today, timothy Shea, assistant president If t4e Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men & Enginemen said:
 ;s"The remarks by the chief justice were an expression of personal opin- lon and carried no weight as com Ing 7 officially from the supreme
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APPRECIATION OF SERVICE.

The Daily Graphic is to be highly commended for it's spe- cial issue Monday morning, con- taining, as it did, full account of the sinking of the three American ships by the German submarines and full Associated Press reports on many other matters that our people are greatly interested in, such as the strike situation. We fully appreciate the worth of such newspaper enterprise. It does Pine Bluff a great deal of good. Chamber of Commerce Bulle- tin.
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TAXPAYERS NOTICE.

On and after March 10th, 1917, the Tax Collectors Office will be open at 7:30 p. m. for the convenience # those who cannot pay during the day.
 R. II. WILLIAMS, 3-11-1Ot. Collector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21

In 1916, Colorado Springs had 1000 fewer arrests than in 1915, the last "wet" year for Colorado.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21
BRITISH LOSS IN
 OFFICERS 56, ,365

London, March 2O.-Casualty lists published by the war office show that during February the British army lost AT officers, killed; S31 wounded, and 37 missing-a total of 1,2S3. This brings the aggregate losses in officers since the commencement of the war to 56,365, of which 16,S79 have been killed or died of wounds; 36,021 wounded, and 3,465 missing.
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The Mea :her

. wednesday, cloudy, local showers M extreme eastern portion; Tnurs-
 y, generally fair, moderate tenn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-21

The state of Montana hereafter will pay the railroad fare of students at tending the state university.
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FABLES, RAIL.

EAGLES BALL.
 Eagles hall Thursday, March 22, auspices F. o. E.. Ashford's orches- tra. Dancing at p. m. 3-13-9t
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(Continucd on page six.)
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fContinued on page five.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10

Buick Delivery Cars. The Buick
light delivery has electric starter, cleo
trio lights, dash light, spoedometer.
oil indicator and comes complete with
windshield, top, curtains and fare
board body, all Handsomely finished
and ready to 60 to work.
The new Buick Delivery Cars COM
bine the power and fiexibility of the
famous Buick valve-in-head motor
and the sturdy, dependable Buick
construction in a delivery car OF
known worth and distinctive appear
ance.
This car win add prestige to your
business and help you to reduce your
delivery costs. Ask your nearest
Buick dealer about It or write direct
to the ELDRIDGE BUICK COM.
PANY, Seattle. (Adv. 8-1-2.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10
Eleven Slackers Sentenced.

Eleven slackers, rounded up in diff
ferent towns of Southwest Washing
thirty days in jail by Federal Judge
Cushing in Tacoma Monday. They
gave a variety of excuses for their
delinquency. Being intoxicated on
June and forgetting to register was
the chief alibi. All will be registered
for the draft upon release. Four
others pleaded not guilty and went
back to the Pierce county Jail to
await trial two months hence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10
DEATH S OF
PAST WEEK
j. j. HIGGINS,

More than $50 friends, relatives
and business men attended funeral
services in Seattle Sunday afternoon
for John James Higgins, chief of tn ,
pure food division of the state de-
partment of agriculture. who die
Friday at Providence hospital, fol-
lowing an operation. The services
were held at $3.50 o'clock at the Pill
grim Congregational church. Rev.
Hugh Elmer Brown preached the
funeral sermon. Interment took
place in the family plot at Lake View
cemetery. Mr.. Higgins is survived
by his widow, Lottie A. Higgins, and
son, John c. Higgins, a prominent
attorney of Seattle and former regent
of the University of Washington. Mr..
Higgins was one of the leading DEM
ocrats of the state, was regarded as a
national pure food authority and had
been In charge of that division of
the state department for five years.
He was born in New York city in
1853, spent HIS early life in Michi-
gan, where he studied medicine, and
then was engaged in the lumber
business in the Middle West for a
number of years. He published the
Butler, Ind, Review from 1880 to
1890, coming to Oregon in 1891. He
served as postmaster at Monmouth
for several years, then came to Eltha,
WASH. where he published the
Chronicle for two years and then
moved to Seattle. He was appointed
head of the pure food division in
1912 by Governor Lister, and made
his home in this city with Mrs. Hig-
gins until recently. The family has
many friends here. rc4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10

Contractors ana LOggers, Atten-
ton! Here is an opportunity to get
q splendid logging truck at an ex-
tremely low price.
We have two 3-ton chain drive
Packard trucks and one 5-ton Pack
ard; all In good condition working
every day. and with good rubber all
around.
These trucks are real bargains -
and II you want them, quick action
is necessary. ELDRIDGE BUICK
COMPANY, Seattle. (Adv. 8-1-2.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10

Chairman Dreham OF the Thurston
County Council for Patriotic Service
Wednesday appointed Assistant At
torney General Howard Waterman
head Of the s'Four-Minute-Mcn Sery-
ice" IN this county, an organization
Of speakers to discuss war subjects
and questions at different gatherings
and to cooperate In the promotion OF
Liberty Loan and Red Cross cam
pcigns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10
INSTANT ACTION SURPRISES
MANY HERE.

This grocer's story surprises local
people: II had bad stomach trouble.
All food seemed to sour and form
gas. Was always constipated. Moth
ing helped until I tried buckthorn
bark. glycerine, etc.. as mixed in
Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL aston
ished me with it's INSTANT action"
Because Adler-i-ka Pushes the EN-
TIRE alimentary tract 1t relieves
ANY CASE constipation, sour stom-
ach or gas and prevents appendicitis.
It has QUICKEST action Of anything
~ ever sold. r. G. Munson. drug
g1sG
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10

Roy A. Langley, receiver of the
State Bank of Tenino. which failed a
couple of years ago in the Gilchrist
smash. has requested permission
from the local superior court to pay
& dividend of 10 per cent, in addition
to the 20 per cent already paid.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10

Acting on authority given by the
city council OF Tacoma Commissioner
of Light & Power Hamilton F. Grou-
en- has taken 60-day option on the
Lake Cushman power site, the pu:.
chase OF which was discussed by the
city council Of Seattle at various
times. The site is owned by the
Mason County Power company and
valued at 100000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10
SOME NEWS NOTES Of THE CITY


Contributions amount to $326 col
lected by the Olympia council Knights
of Columbus, have been forwarded 10
the national headquarters, where
the general fund of $l,000,00o will
be used for activities among the sol
diers at cantonments and at the
front. similar to that carried on By
the Y. NJ G. A.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-10

Superior Judge Wright this week
sranted Mrs. Martha Nelson divorce
from C. F. Nelson on grounds Of
non-support and also gave her the
custody Of their three children, Gus
tavius. Mildred and Winery.