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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29

I As result of tho d~ath. from stab wounds Of Will Clements. q week ae yesterday. near the I.0n0kc cou.tv llne about two miles from Tombcrlir. the lonoke county grand iury has returned an Indictment charginu -rl1,- man Rhodes with murder il the zee ond degreo. and the Jefferson coan. ty grand jury is to be prasenta,l u;ilt testimony in the ease and asked to return true bill char2ing him with murder in the first dcaTec.
 Announcement that such course most likely will be taken was r,Tl, last evening by Attorney T. lavi3 Nixon of this city, who has been re- ,talned by the Clements farlilv to as Slst in the prosecution of Clements slayer or slayers. According to Mr. Nixon. there are some unusual cir cumstances connected with the case. which will make it of more than or dinary interest.
 Mir. Nixon stated that according to the best information he has been able to gather Clements was stabbed Ill Jetferscn county, but that his body fell across the line. into Lon oke county. Mr. Nixon stated also that the law in such cases is that either county has jurisdiction.
 The killing occurred August 21, Ill lane outside the home of a man named Samples. The lane itself is said to form the county line. Glenn cnts. Truman Rhodes and the father ot the latter had been at the Samnle home some time, when the elder Rhodes is said to have ordered Glenn ents to ''go unhitch my horse and bring it here to me-" Clements is said to have retorted. "I wasn't your waiting boy last year The elder Rhodes is alleged to have then said
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29
RUSSIANS PLAN
 REVIVIFY ARMY.
 AND WAR I'D END

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29
HOBO HELPS ORPHANS

a The Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Company of Singer, La, has favored the orphanage with several cases of Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy. and it is with delight that we record the cure of several children from soil Ing their beds at night. We thank you.
 J. N. SHELLY,
 Supt. La. Baptist Orphanage. If your child is suffering why wait Get bottle today from your druggist CT send direct to us for it-$1 .OO. Six bottles $5.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29
No Second Nafe.

Paris. Aug. 2S.-A dispatch to the lntransigeant from Rome says:
 Vatican circles say that Pope Benedict does not intend to issue a second or explanatory note to clear up his peace proposal, as it has been reported he would do, but will await until he has heard from the belliger- ents before offering any interpreta- tions of his original communication. :"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29
HAS RECOVERED HER HEALTH.

So many women suffer from similar afflictions that this testimonial from Mrs. Laura Beall, Platsburg. Miss, will be read with interest: "l got in bed health. My left side hurt all the tims. I took doctors medicine, but if did no good. I took two bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills and l feel all right now" For sale by Mann's
 Pharmacy Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29
WAIT DRIVES \ MAXWELL.

Galbraith Wait is driving q, new Maxwell automobile. which he pur- chased from Garland Brewster, who recently tcok over the agency for this car.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29
FIRST OKLAHOMA BALE,

Ardmore, Okla, Aug. 28.-W. T. Hunt of Milo today marketed the first hale of 1917 Carter county cotton. The cotton was sold. to local firm for 22.a cents 2 pound and premium of $75 was given Hunt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-29

An oil company that maintains branches in many cities and has been paying dividends at rate of F per cent, is controlled by women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
PAN-AMERICAN
WAR CONFERENCE
MAY BE CALLED
EcuadOr's Proposal Makes Pro-
found Impression in U. 5.
To Secure Continental Express
sion Of Rights of Neutrals.
ANSWER To CARRAHzA NOTE
Finds Labor of Individual Ma.
ton Is Unfruitful.
Urges Session of American Con.
gress in Uruguay at Once.
ANSWER TO CARRANzA NOTE

Washington. Feb. 19.-Some inter-
est was manifested here today IN
Ecuador's proposal for a congress of
American nations to meet Immediate
ly and take the necessary measures
for securing a continental expression
principally for the guarantee of the
rights of neutrals, and if it is pos
sible for the alienation of the rigors
of war"
Tobar Borgona, Ecuadorean min
lister of foreign relations, made the
suggestion in a note to the Mexican
minister of foreign relations respond
ing to General Carranza's note to the
United States. and all neutral nations,
suggesting an embargo on foodstuffs
and ammunition exports as means
of bringing the war to an end.
Borgona's communication at Quito,
February II, says joint action of all
American nations is needed to pro-
duce results as 1.-The labor of one
separate from the others. it has been
demonstrated. is unfruitful-' Ecua-
dor. therefore believes it essential
that there should be an immediate
session of an American congress which
could meet, for example in Uruguay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
FOG HALTS BATTLE
British Victory at MiraumOnt
Nets 1000 Prisoners.
Significant of High Efficiency
= of Allies Artillery. -

Berlin. Feb. 19.-By wireless to
Sayville.-Heavy fog along the Franco
Belgian front has interfered with
operations and there have been only
accommodating raids and similar en-
terprises, army headquarters an
nounced today. The official state
ment reads:
Along the greater part of the
front there has been dense fog, which
has limited the activity of the artil-
lery and the airmen, permitting only
the accommodating operations. Nj
merous enterprises of the enemy failed
because of the vigilance of the troops
in our trenches
Gain Strategic Stronghold.
London, Feb. 19.-Details today OF
the brilliant British victory around
Miraumont impressed experts here
with the preparations Great Britain
has made for the great offensive OF
1917. Two days fighting resulted in
ejecting the Germans from nearly six
square miles of terrain of enormous
was achieved despite the most severe
handicaps in weather. The number OF
prisoners was expected today to reach
somewhere near 1000.
Front dispatches declare the Ger
man forces attacked were fully aware
ol lIililliieHCe VI the assault IHey oc'
cupied the more favorable position
for defensive operations, being on the
hills of Miraumont. A heavy mis-
prevented British aircraft from esti-
mating ranges for guns as well a:
yelled the objective for the men or
the trench parapets. The attack was
carried thru with precision, exac
ranges being obtained thru previous
"Reminiscences. The British did loca
damage to the German trenches.
The success of the British force:
indicates the completeness of the Brit
ish plans, no less than the confiden
morale of the troops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
ORDER CAVALRY HOME
Kansas Troops First to Leave Border
Under New Exodus.

Fort Riley, Kan, Feb. 19.-Troop
A, Kansas cavalry, designated by
General Funston to be among the
first group of returning guardsmen. is
the last unit of the Kansas troops yet
remaining on the border. Its head
quarters are Eureka. It was the last
of the Kansas forces to leave the
military reservation here for Eagle
Pass, Texas
To Start Home at Once.
SAN Antonio, Tex, Feb. 19-The
vided into two contingents of annroTi-
mately $4,000 each for departure
from the border, General Funston an
nounced today. The first contingent
will start moving without DELAY"
II is planned to dispatch each group
at an interval of about a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
100000 SPIES!
That Many in Z. s., Declares
Senator Oyerman.
EspiOnage Measure Kicks Up
Fuss in Senate.

Washington, Feb. 19.-There are
100000 spies in the United States,
Senator Lee Overman declared on the
senate floor today during debate on
the espionage bill for protection
against the operations of spies and
malefactors in time of war.
Il am told" Overman exclaimed,
there are now 100000 spies on
United States soil"
Overman, as member of the jul
dietary committee in charge of the
bill, has been in close touch with the
department of justice, which drafted
the measure.
Opposing amendments by Sena tor
Cummins to temper some of the
stringent provisions of the espionage
bill, Senator Overman, of North Caro-
lima, declared that it was absolutely
essential that drastic laws to be
enacted to protect naval stations, sub
marine bases and other national de-
lenses
Senator Fall. Republican, of New
Mexico, argued for stringent laws and
declared that the government of the
United States is on trial for efficiency
to perpetuate itself. Senator Cummins'
first amendment to modify the first
section of the bill was rejected.
Provisions of Bill.
The espionage bill provides:
Against the entrance of any person for
the purpose of obtaining information" upon
any naval or military reservation, vessel
radio station or nutrition plant.
Against the unlawful possession of code
Books or fhfornaticd relating to the ma
tional defense
Against sending thru the mails ary in
visible" writing, false affidavits made to
Influence the course of the United States or
/ foreign government.
Against impersonating officials of a for
eign government.
Against abuse of passport privileges and
government seals.
Against conspiracies to iniure property
OF foreign country with which the United
States is at peace
Against the inception within the United
/ States of conspiracieS against ANY for
| clgn prince or state; restrictions upon in
| termed soldiers and sailors of belIigerents.
That the president may condemn arms
and munitions destined for export in yio-
| latfon of neutrality laws
Against conspiracy to injury vessels en-
gagged in foreign commerce
| President Wilson, under the bill is
given also wide discretionary powers
to better enforce the neutrality of
-, the United States"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
DOG GIVES THEM AWAY
Spotted Canine Leads Theatrical Team
Into the Meshes of the Law

Chlcago. Feb. ia spotted dog
was bad luck to the Murray Vaude-
VILE team. To begin with they have
mad the bad luck to pick up $4,000
worth of jewels, dropped by Baroness
de Wardener-Hollub,a stage celebrity.
who was Miss Jane Solomon. of New
Orleans. After picking up the for
tune in diamonds out of a Chicago
gutter, the team of Murray and Muir
ray had the bad luck to fail to return
them. Their bad luck came to a
climax when they were arrested in
cincinnati charged with the theft Of
the Jewels. The little spotted dog was
with them.
The bag was picked up by Miss Lii
nan Murray. With her was Marie
Glavin. 19-year old girl. The de-
tectives believe she was an unwilling
accomplish, however. Four men who
helped dispose of a part of the Jewels
were arrested in Chicago. One was
FORMER convict, another was a
chauffeur and two saloonkeepers who
bought some of the gems at bargain
prices, are helping curse the spotted
dog today
The spotted dog figured in all the
calculations of the detectives. After
Investigating all the theatrical per
formers who owned dogs and espe-
c1ally spotted ones, the detectives set
tied upon the Murrays Thew were
traced to the Union Station and thence
TO Cincinnati by the spotted dog and
when they alighted from the train.
Miss Murray fondling the dog tender
~ they We're arrested. The spotted
dog is a prime favorite with the de-
tectlves but Miss Murray seemed to
lose some of her tenderness for it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
FORWARD DEMAND
United States Has Sent TerSe
Note to- Germany.
For Release of Yarrowdale
Captives; May Be Free Now.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Peremptory
demand for release of the seventy
two American Yarrowdale prisoners.
now held in Germany, has been sent
department announced today.
The department announced the de-
mand has been sent Saturday.
Secretary Lansing in making an
nouncement that the demand was dis
patched secretly Saturday. added that
received word from Berlin, presum-
ably thru the Spanish ambassa dor
that the prisoners, would be released
shortly
1t is not believed this communica-
ton of Sunday evening is a reply to
this governments demand sent Satur-
day, since so quick an exchange would
have been practically impossible
Officials were more inclined to be-
lieve the Sunday message received
here was a reply to the inquiry made
several days ago as to the status OF
the American prisoners.
Release Reported by Press.
Washington, Feb. 1e.-While press
dispatches from Berlin told of the dis
patch of official word of the release
of the American prisoners on the
prize vessel Yarrowdale, the receipt OF
the notice has not reached the state
department.
PROBABLY is ClumaCum Note.
The department announced it would
not ''at this time" make the demand
public While the department would
not say SO fatty, it strongly. indicateS
that the demand is the one which had
been prepared some days ago and
would have been sent last week had il
not been for press reports from Berlin
saying the Americans had been OF
were about to be released.
This demand, it was made clear
was just short of an ultimatum and
recited the attitude, policy and steps
taken regarding Germans, German
property and German ships interned
here, and pointed out clearly Presi-
dent Wilson's policy to take no steI
that could be construed as having
been taken for ..military eXgency:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
TO CUT PRICE IN TWO
Trade Commission to Demand Reduc-
ton of . to Cents on Paper.

Washington, Feb. ia reduction
to between and 8 cents a pound
for news print paper, it was learned
today, is likely to be the maxim UNI
price which the federal trade commits
sion will set, as the arbitrator OF
prices and distribution of the COM
modify. Prices recently have gone as
high as II and 6 cents and in many
cases some small publishers were un-
able to get print paper at any figure
This commission today began ar
rangements to carry out the 'volun-
tary'' suggestion of the print paper
manufacturers made after some of
them had been shown the result of
Francis J. Heney's investigation into
arranged paper shortage"
The first work will be a series of
brief hearings at which manufacturers
and publishers will discuss the sub
ject. The commission declared today
it expects to complete its work and
su bmit it's schedule by March 1.
One of the big questions to be set
tied is the matter of recently made
contracts at what the commission s
agents have said were unreaSona Bile
prices. These contracts, it is stated.
probably will be replaced with con-
tracts at the maximum price the COM
mission decides on.
Ottawa, Ont, Feb 9.-Substantial
to Canadian publishers, is forecast in
a statement issued by Sir Thomas
Whites department.
The producers will determine their
course on Wednesday next and it is
believed will take action which will
render it unnecessary for the gov
eminent to interfere actively.
A satisfactory settlement will clear
one of the most difficult problems
with which the government has had
to deal
1t now seems certain that Canadian
manufacturers of news print paper
will substantially reduce the price of
their product to Canadian publishers.
Last October the minister of finance
convened the manufacturers and pub
fishers in conference and asked them
to appoint a joint committee to see
whether the acute difficulties which
existed could not be composed without
executive action on the part of the
government. This committee was I'M
able to make any progress
Government Takes Firm Stand.
The minister of finance and the
minister of customs then took up the
matter and recently orders in council
were passed giving the latter power
to permit export only under license
and further to commander and fix the
price of news print paper to publish
ers. The manufacturers then were
again summoned to Ottawa and as a
result of this last conference, it is
thought the producers of news print
will take such action that the govern
ment will not be called upon to ac-
lively interfere in the situation.
The manufacturers will determine
their course on Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
p. o. Department Encourages
Plan to Offset Embargo.
Mail Trains Taking Place OF
Freight Trains in East.
RURAL CARRIERS TO RESCUE
List Farmers Ready to Ship
Food by Parcel Post.
Car Shortage Shuts Down Big
Plants in Pittsburg.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Postal Off
Gals are planning today to offset
any effects the railroad freight en-
argo may have on family larders.
Since the embargo was declared,
shipments of food by parcel post have
jumped until the mails are practical
ly taking the place of freight cars on
shipments into Washington, it was
said today.
Postmaster Chance, at Washington.
will distribute this week to 10000
Washington housewives, by means of
his postmen, lists of farmers near by
who are ready to ship goods by par
Gel post.
Other cities local officials suggest,
should follow suit.
Forty Furnaces Banked"
Pfttsburg Pa. Feb. 19.-The rail-
road freight situation has resulted in
a temporary suspension of industrial
activity in the Pittsburg district. The
fires in approximately forty furnaces
in the district have been banked.
while various departm ents at many
mills have been closed because of a
shortage in cars which has prevent ed
the bringing in of raw materials and
the shipping of the finished product
Railroad officials estimate that more
than $4,000 tons of structural ma
terial alone are jammed in the local
yards awaiting shipment. while mills
have continued to roll new steel un-
til the mill yards will hold no more.
! In the coal fields in this vicinity
| the mines are unable to operate more
than 80 per cent. AS high as 81 a
ton is being paid at the mine for coal
in carload lots.
Withhold 1. C. c. Rush Order
Washington, Feb. 19.-In order not
to Interfere With the new plan of
railroad heads to relieve the traffic
tie-up, the interstate commerce COM
mission today ordered deferred until
March Is, new rules fastening the re-
turn of empty freight cars. The order
was to have become effective F'ebru-
airy 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
MONEY TO A BOY
Senate Recommends an ApprO-
priation of $4,000 Today.
Garcell Hatfield Lost Arm in
Reform School Laundry.

For an arm lost in the laundry ma
chinery at the Boys Industrial school
north of Topeka, the senate today rec
commended an appropriation of $4,000
to Garcell Hatfield, a fifteen-year-old
boy of Caney.
The bill was introduced by Senator
Wark of Montgomery. There was alb
solutely no objection to the measure
after Senator Wark had explained it,
altho it is an unusual proceeding to
appropriate money for the benefit of
private individuals. Senator Wark ex-
planned that the boy was inveigled
into signing a bogus check when he
was fourteen years of age, and SEN
fenced to the boys school. While
working there his arm became en-
tangled in the laundry machinery and
was torn from his body. His record in
the institution was good. The $4,000
will be turned over to a guardian to
be appointed by the court and will be
used for the purpose of educating the
boy.
Under bill recommended for pass
age by the senate today all railroad
companies are required to notify con-
signors of leaky and defective cars in
cases where the cars contain wheat.
The bill applies only to intra-state
commerce The notice must be in
writing. The bill was introduced bv
Senator Hart of Jewell
Cattle and hog stealing will become
more difficult in Kansas following the
passage of a bill recommended favor
ably by the senate committee of the
whole today. The BILL introduced bv
the live stock committee, makes it un-
lawful for railroads to receive ship
ments of live stock until the shipper
has been identified by at least two
responsible parties. There is one al
tentative. In case he cannot be iden-
titled the shipper must answer these
questions under oath:
OF whom were the cattle purchas-
ed?
What brands or DISTINGUISHING
marks do they bear?
Where his residence is and in what
line of business he is engaged. also
his age and Identification marks, if
anV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
"ACCUSES" EDISON
INVENTINC BANANA
ROAD TO HEALTH

clock couple of hours ahead. lay a
banana or two handy, eat them when
the clock rings, and then go to sleep
for a pair of hours more. That's the
road to health, according to General
Rafael Reyes, former president of
Colombia, here to aid in obtaining
approval at Washington of the treaty
giving Colombia s2o,oo0,0oo for the
loss of Panama.
The former president declared he
obtained his formula from Thomas \.
Edison
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
LEGISLATURES Vie FOR
HONORS IN FREAK BILLS

Selected from various legisla-
latureS:
Minnesota - To force lumber
lacks to battle, and furnish tubs in
lumber camps.
Wisconsin-To prohibit normal
and university instructors smoking
cigarets.
Texas - To compel churchgoers
to leave their firearms outside.
Massa chusetts-To prohibit ply
sicians and dentists wearing whis-
kers.
Colorado-To provide that bulls
out walking at night shall wear
tail lights.
Kansas - Eight-hour day for
farmer and room with bath for
farm hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
T. R. READY TO STRIKE
In Case of War Would Lead American
Army in Europe.

New York, Feb. 19.-That Colonel
Roosevelt has laid plans to take an
American division to Europe immed-
lately on declaration of hostilities be-
tween this country and Germany, and
that he will organize this force in
Canada if it should interfere with
plans of the United States army is
the declaration of the New York
World today. He expects by a quick
move, it is said, to convince the en-
tente of the cooperation of this
country.
Roosevelt is said to have had prom
ises of enough men since Mexican
troubles became serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
U. S. men WOUNDED
Six ON War Casualty List at Ottawa
Canada: One Dies.

Ottawa. Ont, Feb. 19-Six former
United States residents are listed in
the weekend casualties.
Lieutenant C. Clark, Cleveland,
Ohio, is reported dangerously wound
ed. The others are:
Died of wounds:
Private c. 1lertson, Eagle Bend,
Mimi.
Wounded:
Lieutenant r. White, Omaha.
Private A. Anderson, Mobile, South
Dakota.
Private J. Mcmillan, Michigan (re-
naming on duty)
Private F. Mason, Liberty Corner,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
LET NAVY CONTRACTS
L. S. Firms Get $4,000, 900 Orders For
merly Awarded to English.

Washington, Feb. 13-Contracts for navy
projectiIes which had been let to Had
fields limited, an English concern were to-
day given to the AIidvale Steel company,
the Washington Steel & Ordnance com
pany and the Crucible Steel company.
They aggregate more than $4,000. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
Wanted TO Be HERO, BOY
SHOT HIMSELF IN HAND

Marysville. Cal, Feb. 19--Be-
cause he wanted to pose as hero,
Preston Walter, 17-year-old high
school student, shot himself in the
left hand after receiving threaten
ing letters he wrote to himself, in
the opinion of the authorities. Two
score boys accompanied Walter to
the trusting place mentioned in the
letters They remained a few yards
behind Walter when he was as
saulted'' They saw nobody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
A RED CROSS CALL
Wants Million Volunteers To Be Ready
to Care for Wounded.

Washington, Feb. ia million
new members to aid it in the nation S
present crisis are sought by the Amer
lean Red Cross in an appeal to the
public today.
The appeal says that the Red Cross
already is prepared to provide person
mel for the sick and wounded of an
army of a million men and to bring
Immediately relief to dependent fam
lilies of volunteers but emphasizes the
fact that the country should be pre-
pared for relief upon a larger scale.