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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
AMERICAN SHIPS To-
EAUTHORITYTO|
FIRE ON U-BOATS
Germany to Be Taken at Her Word and
Clash Between an American Armed
Merchant Ship and Teuton U-Boat Con-
sidered Only a Matter Of Time

Washington, March 10.-American armed merchant
men will be empowered to fire upon Teuton submarines
upon sight.
The state department made this plain today In decar
ing that neutral ships presume that there will be
visit and search by German submarines nasmuch Ger
many has served notice the world that she would dis
regard that mandate of international law.
That statement means that when the American ships
venture forth they will take chance with the German
vessels.
Sight of German submarine will be sufficient to
justify American gunners in turning loose the power Of
their o1ns
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
Legislature Today
HOUSE,.

HOUSE.
Passed militia bill carrying SIS, 900
annual continuing appropriation but
excludes compulsory military serv-
ice.
Passed following senate bills No.
110, leaving it optional with school
trustees to have eight months school
course; No. 60, creating state board of
architectural examiners; No. Ss, regu-
lating holding of proxies in conven-
tions; legalizing l per cent for state
loans; No. "a, providing appeals to
district court from act of county boards
of equalization.
SENATE.
Passed compromise workmen's COM
pensation act by unanimous vote after
1t had been unanimously recommend
ed by joint conference committee. sit
provides for elective compensation
and contains better features of Rock
well, Bates and Anderson bills
Passed house bills Nos. Ill, appro-
priating funds for state departments
after striking off amendment; 1856, ad
valorem tax bill to raise not to exceed
$1,000,000 for state expenses each year;
No. 316, making appropriations for
state educational institutions, after
striking therefrom $4,000 for summer
school at Moscow and $4,000 for sal
aries and travelling expenses of exten-
sion department; 337, appropriating
$6S9,715 for state departments.
Senate is ready to adjourn when
house concurs In amendments to ap-
preparation bills and passes compen-
sation act.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
UNION IRON WORKS
LABORERS STRIKE

Oakland, Cal, March 1o.-Nearly
5000 unskilled laborers, representing
more than So per cent OF the total ros-
ters of the Moore and Scott ship yards
and the Oakland plant of the Union
Iron Works, are on strike today. Cen
trail labor council officials predict that
every employe of the Oakland Union
Iron Works will be on strike by Mon
day
The strike has tied up work on $12,-
000,O 900 worth of warships now undep
construction besides many other ves-
sells.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
Millions of Dollars Collected
by Accredited A gen t s
From Subjects of the Kai-
ser Living in the United
States.
RED CROSS MONEY
KEPT IN AMERICA?
Investigation Being Made
Into Alleged German Lob
bies Maintained at Wash
ington and State Capitals
Throughout the Union.

New York, March 10
Federal agents investigating
alleged German plots in this
city and vicinity today de-
clared they have obtained
evidence proving that ac-
credited German agents
have been levying war taxes
on German subjects in the
United States for more than
a year. One of these Ger
man assessors" the agents
declared has told them his
part in the collections. Mil
lions of dollars, the agents
believe/ have been collected.
ABOUT RED CROSS FUNDS.
The agents also said they are trying
to discover if approximately s5,OO0,0oo
collected through bazaars and fairs for
the German Red Cross really reached
that body. They have reason to be-
lieve, they said, that the money has
never left the United States. More
than SOC, 900 has been collected in New
York alone by this method.
An investigation has been started
through the secret service of an alleged
German lobby In Washington and state
capitals through which legislators are
said to have been influenced toward
Germany. Sums are declared by the
agents to have been spent in this coun-
try to procure the election to legisla-
tive bodies of persons suitable to the
German government
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
JOHNSON WILL NOT
RESIGN AS SENATOR

Sacramento, Cal, March 1O.-"Its
pure, unadulterated bunk was the
announcement at the governors office
today commenting on the reports that
Governor Johnson will resign the
United States senatorship Monday
rather than give up the governorship
at this time, and that he will try to
have Chester Rowell given the sena-
torship.
There is positively no foundation
for such a yarn" Secretary McCabe
said
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
CHICAGO's HUNGER
PARADE POSTPONED

Chicago, March 10.-Chicago's wom-
en- protestors against high prices re-
fused to add wet feet and soaking
garments to hunger, though the "hun-
ger parade" set today, was postponed
a week.
Heavy rains and sodden streets did
more to stop the parade than police
frowns. Morris Fiskind, editor of the
Jewish Labor World and father of the
parade, did the official postponing. He
said the women would parade next
Saturday sure.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
NO BREAK IN SIGHT
IN IOWA DEADLOCK

Des Moines, Ia, March 10.-With no
break in the roads deadlock in sight,
the house recessed at o'clock today
until $3.50 in order to participate in the
review of the Second Iowa infantry.
Previously several tests disclosed
the same 54 to 81 tie which threatens
to defeat the Johnson road bill and
save the present state highway COM
mission. AS the debate was prolonged
today it became bitter, both sides in
dulging in personalities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
BULLETINS
BRITISH ENGAGE TURKS.

BRITISH ENGAGE TURKS.
London, March 10.-"British forces
operating in Mesopotan1ia engaged the
Turks along the DiaIa river, an official
statement by the war office stated to-
day.
GERARD TO ARRIVE.
Washington, March 1o.-Ameriean
Ambassador Gerard will arrive in
Washington at 1888 p. m. March IA,
on an Atlantic Coast Line train from
Key West, railroad officials stated late
today. The ambassadorial party will
occupy three Pullmans.
GERMANS TAKE PRISONERS.
Berlin, March 10.-(WireIess)-"The
number of prisoners taken at the
stormins Of Masyaros has reached 13
officers, 2s1 ranks and the booty II
machine guns and five mine throwers," |"
declared teday's official statement.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
LEADERS IN POISON
PLOT FOUND GUILTY

London, March 10. Mrs. Alice
Wheeldon, leader in the poison plot
which had as its object murder of
Lloyd George, was sentenced to 10
years imprisonment late this after
noon.
Mrs Winnie Mason, daughter of Mrs.
Wheeldon, was sentenced TO five years
Imprisonment. Others involved in the
sensational plot, including Hettie
Wheeldon, another daughter, were
found not guilty.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
Field Marshal French Will
Not Be Caught in Trap as
Were the Russians in East
Prussia Early in War.
COUNTRY ORGANIZED
AS TROOPS ADVANCE
The Germans Will Not Be
Given a Chance to Throw
Back Their Pursuers and
Repeat the Trick of Mar
shall Won Hindenburg.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP slMMs,

United Press Staff Correspondent
With the British Armies Af1eld,
March 10.-The British pressing for
ward after the retreating' Germans do
not intend to be trapped. That is pat
ent to any one noting the systematic
organization OF every step forward.
Everything is linked up. Nothing is
left to chance.
Hindenburg lured tho Russians be-
yond the Massurian marshes and then
counter attacked, throwing his pur-
suers back into the roadless swamps of
that ground.
ALL ROADS WIPED OUT.
The country on the Ancre abandoned
by the Germans Is comparable to the
Massurian lakes district. The British
guns have annihilated every vestige Of
a road. A goat would have difficulty
in negotiating the waste of hillocks,
craters and pools made by high explo-
sive shells.
Were the British to pursue their op-
ponents impulsively beyond this tract
less loblolly, they might face dis
aster similar to that sustained by the
Russians around the Massurian lakes.
But there is no danger of this. While
slowly pressing the Germans backward,
the Tommies are organizing the coun-
try behind them, though the task is
truly Herculian.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
FRESH PROGRESS
BY FRENCH TROOPS

Paris, March 10.-"Fresh progress"
has been made by French troops who
on Thursday reconquered territory
over mile in width in the Champagne
from the Germans. The official war
office statement today said:
1.-THE Germans were repulsed dur
ing the night after violent fighting and
alternate advance and retirement, in
the Champagne on the new French
front between Butte de Mesnh and
Maisons de Champagne. The French
maintained all ground gained prevl-
oIsly and made fresh progress"
The statement also detailed failure
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
NO HANGING ON THE
ROOF OF SPOKANE'S
FEDERAL BUILDING

Washington, March 10-Acting Sec
retary of the Treasury Newton denied
Spokane authorities permission to hang
Edward Maybury, an Indian con-
demned to die on March 20, on the roof
of the federal building in that city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
PRESIDENT WILSON
GREATLY IMPROVED

Washington, March 10-President
Wilson was greatly improved today
from the slight attack of grip which
has kept him In bed for the last two
days.
He still remained in his room. how
ever, and DIR. Grayson may keep him
in bed until evening at least.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
TO OFFER EQUIPMENT
TO THE GOVERNMENT

Cleveland, March 1O.-The Interlake
Yachting association, numbering 5000
members, went into session this after
noon prepared to pass resolution Of
fering to the United States govern
ment, in case of war, Its entire equip
ment valued at over $6,O00,O00 and all
crews for patrol duty.
The membership seemed unanimously
to favor the resolution.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-10
MADE BIG CASH OFFER TO
TAKE HIM TO MEXICAN LINE

Riverside, Cal, March 10.-Captain
Alfred Fritzen, alleged German agent,
held in Los Angeles, made an offer OF
5000 in gold to Jack Rivers of Elsi-
more, driver of bus line, if he would
take Fritzen to Mexico City, Rivers
declared today. Rivers was unwilling
TO take the chance and the fact that
the big cash offer did not appeal to
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
NEGRO
 KIILE HIMSELF

One of those rare things in the South, a negro taking his own life, occurred late Friday night or early yesterday morning, when Wesley Cole, aged 35 years, shot himself in the right temple, and was found dead in his room on Thirteenth avenue, near the Cotton Belt railroad yesterday morning.
 Cole was told he had pellagra and was unable to work. He had been engaged with a railroad section crew and had been good workman. He left note saying he could not work; that he had nice time while he had good health, was sane and did not know what the Lord would do about his taking his own life. He also gave 'theaddress of his father Jim Coles, who is working in the Southern Boil CT works at Jackson, Tenn.
 ' He was member of the Millville lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. His body is held awaiting orders from his father in Tennessee. 1. This is the second case in Pine Bluff in many years of a negro taking his own life. John Mullin, a negro who owned racehorse, and who was we'll known at the county fairs, killed his horse and himself about nine years ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
LADIES MUST KNIT
 FOR SAMMIES AT ONCE
Meeting Will Be Held Tomorrow Af- ternoon at Red Cross Headquar.
 ters to Arrange for Work.

Every woman in the city and vi cinity is most earnestly req uested te attend the meeting to be held to- morrow afternoon at 2::30 o'clock al the headquarters of the Pine Bluff
 Red Cross chapter. All members of the Red Cross and non-members are urged to attend.
 This meeting has been called for the purpose of taking prompt action on the request of Major Murphy, U $. A., who is in France, and who has called on the women of the United States to knit sweaters, mufflers, socks and wristlets for the members of the American expedition, who will need them this winter, which is not far distant. A number of Pine Bluff boys are in the expedition. and in complying with the request the ladies will be assisting in providing for the health and comfort of those who are dear to many people here at home.
 In making this request Major Mur- phy directed attention to the suffer- ings of the allied forces last winter on account of the absence of these AAuNA ACcucu dIClClcS, duu, DTO1lt1nS by their experience, he wishes to pro- vide against like sufferings for the American boys who are Serving their country in the European war.
 In the absence of Rev. H. A Stow ell, president of the chapter, E. B. Bloom, secretary, said that the urgent need of complete operation is SO ap- parent that he feels sure there will be a large attendance at the meeting.
 In order that there may be no room Tor doubt as to the urgency of the call, the statement as to the order to discontinue all sewing work by the Red Cross and take up the knitting is repeated.
 The call made on the women of Pine Bluff is for the knitting of 600 sweaters, 600 mufflers; 60O pairs of socks and 600 wristlets. It will take some time to comply with the order, and an early start will be made, but it is most earnestly desired to have 3 large force at work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
New York Cotton.

New York, Aug. 1S.-Cotton opcnc( steady at decline of ) to points this morning. Selling was not very active but there were few buyers and october eased off to 24.95c while Ian. uary sold to 24.2oc shortly after the call, making a net loss of g to 24 points on the more active positions favorable weekly reviews as to the aVeEEAge progress of the crop and talk sSbf an easy spot basis for carly shipment ill the eastern belt, appeared to encourage the selling movement, while some attention was also attract. ed by Paris cable reporting that i'm ports into France have been limited to S0,000 bales of all kinds per year. The official western belt forecast for fair weather held but little hope for q break i'll the deuth, and prices rallied or points on covering.
 The decline extended to 24.4Oc for October and 24.23c for January before the end of the morning or about "A to 29 points net lower on the more act i've months. The market then stead led on covering for over weekend with October closing at 24.63c and January at 24.40c. The general list closed steady at net decline of A points on August of to 10 points on the active months.
 Cotton closed steady ,Tha roro.o.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
FOR R ENT
 BY c. s. M cN E w
REAL ESTATE AGENCY

hEAL ESTATE AGENCY
 1O6 PINE STREET PHONE Q71 1901 West Fifth., 5 rooms, hall -$15.OO Fourteenth and Elm, rooms, strictly modern. new bungalow, gargage, vacant Sept. 1st.
 1905 B. Rarraque. 6 romos, tank and well, large barn and garden spot: vacant Aug. 15-- S15 l2O w. Eighteenth, six rooms, strictly modern, hardwood floor, hot water, garage, chicken yard, etc. $25.00 1877 Olive, eight rooms, modern, out buildings and large lot----$2O. .00 1901 w. Seventh ave-, eight rooms, furnished or unfurnished $2O or $25 Thirty-first and Elm, three rooms. two large lots, well and tank 500 1000 E. Sixth, store and five living rooms, water, lights and gas; fine location for grocery and butcher SAVPs O0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
Legal Notices
 NOTICE.
NOTICE.
Paving District No. 34.

Fifteenth avenue and Laurel street.
 The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. 34, in the City of Pine Bluff, has been plac- ed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made ac- tion will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assessments, and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this 7th day of August, 1917.
 m VIM: HUTT. Collector. O11lce City Hall. 3-S-1mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
Cotton closed steady. The range:
New Orleans iCOtt0n.

New Orleans, Aug. 1S.-A decline of l1 to B points occurred in the first half hour of trading in cotton here today due to selling encouraged by the rather poor showing of mill talk lngs for the weekend and private forecasts of rain for Texas The tone was steady at the decline.
 The decline was widened to P to "A points at the lowest of the session. put toward the end shorts were profit takers and recovery of about 10 points resulted.
 Cotton closed steady at decline of l3 to 16 pOintS The ranpn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19

fANTED-EXPERIENCED SALES ] man to handle the finest line of tenn perance beverages on the market. husual opportunity for. Hvewire man
 willing to work Small country
 towns. Commission contract; $35 weekly drawing account B. M.
 Craig, manager, 509 Chestnut street, Est. Louis, Mo. 8-19-1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
F OR S ALE

1112 West Barraque, z rooms and
 sleeping poarch, auto drive and gar
 age, strictly modern, close to car line on paved street, small cash pay-
 ment, balance easy.
 Two vacant lots, Ohio street, fine To-
 cation for tenant property
 each t..- It,; h.. .S2OO,0O 1918 Poplar St., rooms, twv-story residence; strictly modern; hardwood floors: large lot: one block of car line: 1-2 cash, balance monthly if de. sired. f>rice $3.650 0O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
St. Louis Live Stock.

St. Louis, Aug. 18.-Hogs-Receipts 2,500; 15@25c higher; lights, $18.46@ 1875; pigs $13.00@17.25; mixed and butchers, $18.40@18.9O; good heaviess $ls.75@19.00; bulk of sales, $18.4O@ 1890.
 Cattle-Receipts. 500; steady; na- tive beef steers, $7.5O@14.25; year ling steers and. hefers, $8.5O@14.O .OO: cows, $6.25@1O.00; stockers and feed. CTS, S6.50@9.50; Texas quarantine steers, $6.00@10.50; prime southern beef steers, $8.0O@12.50; beef cows and heifers, $6.25@9.OO; prime year ling steers and heifers, $7.5O@1O. .OO: native calves, $6.0O@13.OO.
 Sheep-Receipts, 600; steady; lambs SlO.5O@15.75; ewes, $9.OO@9.5O: wethers, $10.50@11.5O; canners and choppers, $4.50@6.5O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
HAS RECOVERED HER HEALTH.

So many women suffer from similar Sfflicitions that this testimonial from Mrs. Laura Beall, Piattsburg, Miss, will be read with, interest: "I got in bad health. My left side hurt all the time. took doctors medicine, but it did no good. I took two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills and feel all right now" For sale by Mann's Pharmacy. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
COMMANDERS ARE NAMED FOR
 DEPARTMENTS

Washington, Aug. 1S-General of ficers to command the departments o1 the regular army, relieveing the ma jor-generals detailed to service witl troops, were announced as follows to- day:
 Maj.-Gen. Arthur Murray, westerr department; Maj.-Gen. w. P. Duvall southeastern department; Brig-Gen John Buckman, southern department Brig. Gen. John A. Johnson, northeast ern department; Maj.-Gen. William H Carter. central department, and Brig Gen. J. P. Wisser. Hawaiian depart ment; Brig Gen. E. D. Hoyte, east ern department.
 Mai Gen. Clarence P. Townsley has been appoitned to command in Panama.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Notwithstandin that much weekend evening up of contracts was expected today, the corn market underwent something of sag. Bearish sentiment was as cribed largely to the general attitude or the government toward preventing an excessive rise in value of any essential product. Besides fine wealth CT continued and peace gossip re- ma1ned to some degree persistent lactor. Opening prices which ranged from Is to 5-S cents lower with De- cember at SLIP to SLIP 1-i and May at $1.O9 to $1.09 IA were followed by slight rallies which, however, failed to last.
 Fresh set-backs in cash prices led subsequently, to decided weakness in futures. The close was heavy, 3 IA 10 3-S net lower, with December at $l.0S Is to $1.O8h and May at $1.O6 to $1.07 3-8
 Wheat trading showed no sign of life. The market was at a standstill and it was said the government price liking committee was not likely to report until September 15.
 With record yield of oats in sight that cereal was subjected to heavy selling pressure. Complaints of car scarcity were apparently disregarded.
 European demand, as we'll as hog scarcity in this country tended to give fresh impetus to advance in provisions. The sharpest call was for ribs. <. x
 Trlfling amounts changed hands at '$2.o2 3-4 and S2.o2 1-4 Septemher as compared with yesterdays finish at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
NAVAL GUNNER DROWNS.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 18.-J. L.. Squibb. a navy gunner detailed to an American steamship that arrived her today from Genoa. was reported by ship officers to have fallen or jumped overheard on August 14. Sauibb's home was at Joplin, Mo-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
TO REPAIR CATHEDRAL.

New Orleans, Aug. IS. - Mayor Behrman announced last night that citizen who desired his identity kept secret had contributed sum of money which made possible the restoration of the St. Louis cathedral here at cost of $100,00O. The cathedral, one of the oldest Roman Catholic edifices il, the United States, was built in 1794.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
NOTICE.
olive Street Extension lihPro7ement

VuVe Street Extension Improvement. ,J--.o 9uE
 Tax payers of droad improvement
 district No. (extension of Olive streeD are hereby notified that the tax books of said district have been
 placed in my hands and that an assessment upon your property is due and payable on the 10th day of Sep. tember. 1917, at my office at No. 1O6 West Barraque street. Unless you calleand pay same, befores;O October the 10th, the ordinary penalty will attach rg F. D.. RENFROW, +,ft,' s&4b Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Aug IS. 1917. .rk S-19-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
Blood Is
 Life

This is the time of year when you should clear up that cOm- plexiOn and renovate and purify the blood. Go to Brasher's Drug Store and ask for one pint of Orion Blood remedy. Prepared in one of the largest laborator- ies in the world. Recommended by 15,00O doctors and druggists to be one of the very best blood remedys known to the profess sion today. It is the most re- liable and efficient alternative . for all impure or impoverished blood, boils, pimples and other ! forms of blood and skin disease. Free from alcohol, mercury and 1 . other dangerous drugs. One bots tie will convince, you of It's su-iE perior merits. Start the summer right by cleansing up the blood S with Orion Blood remedy. '
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19

LOST = TRAVELLING BAG, CON- taining papers and clothing, type- writer and letters addressed to F. M. Kelly, lost Saturday night be- tween Sheridan and Pine Bluff. Re- ward if returned to F. M. Kelly, Commercial hotel, Sheridan, Ark.
 9r ,#. 8-12-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19

NIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS, Pine Bluff soon. Men and women desiring government clerkships, de- Epartmental, postoffice, railway mail, customs, stenographer. write for Efree particulars to J. c. Leonard,
 Former government examlner) ,2S9
 Kenois Bldg, Washington S-19-1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
New Orleans Sn0fs.


 : New Orleans, Aug. 1S.-Spot cotton quiet and unchanged. Sales on the spot 266 bales; to arrive, none. Good ordinary 24.62c; strict good ordinary 25'12c; low middling 25.62c; strict low middling 26.00c; middling 26.25c; strict middling 26.5Oc; good middling 2o.75c; strict good middling 27.O0c. Receipts 1,10; stock 9S,520.