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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
MINE FOREMAN
 SAW TOMPKINS
 AT DEATH SPOT

Johnstown, Penn, July 17.-George Naylor, mine forman, today identified George c. Tompkins as the man he declared he saw walking in the direc- ton of an automobile on a country road near here Sunday, in which he said he noted the bodies of woman and a boy. The Identification was made at the coroner's jury hearing at Evansburg, where Tompkins is held. charged with the murder of Edmond I. Humphries, Mrs. Humphries, and their son. Tompkins today waived preliminary examination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
FEARS SUBSIDE
 OF RACE TROUBLE

Oklahoma City, July 17.-Although seven negroes were arrested late last night and early this morning as a result of precautionary measures taken by police to prevent an out break of race trouble, following the assault Sunday evening of a motor man and conductor on Fair Park street car for enforcement of the Jim Crow law, no serious outbreak is expected. Both negroes and whites last night slept lightly and rumors of mcbs and riots were frequent.
 A street car crew reported a brick had been thrown at their car. hut in- vestigation failed to result in substan- tiation of the report.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
INDICATES LONG WAR.

Havre, France, June 3O.-Those who wish to hazard guess upon the probable duration of the war will be able to derive some information from the fresh leases which the British and American governments are signing on the property which they are using, in French ports. The old leases are run- ming out, and are being renewed for period of three years. Of course, allowance has to be made for the work that will have to be done immediately following peace, but, even SO, this news is regarded here as confirming the belief that the war will continue well into next year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
ARGENTINE AMAZED
 AT GERMAN REPORTS
South American Government Does Not Expect Amicable End of
 Difficulty.

BuenOs Aires, July 17-Lively ex- pectation continues here on the ulti- mate outcome of the controversy which has arisen between Argentine and Germany, respecting the sinking of Argentine steamers.
 An official German dispatch receiv- ed today y,announcing that the question will be settled amicably, caused great amaZement and was received with skepticism, for the Argentine govern ment being determined not to modify the terms of it's note, satisfaction and the promise of Germany not to sink Argentine vessels in the future would constitute a. victory of universal im- portance, as Germany would thus rec ognize the rights of neutrals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
TERMS, ARE MADE PUBLIC
 BY VON SEYOLER Premier of Dual Monarchy Declares They Are For Right Self Government. CHANCELLOR IS
 PREPARING TALK Semi-Oiiicial Newspaper Declares ALI Changes in German Cabinet Are Completed and New Officials
 Have Accepted Posts.

Vienna, via Amsterdam, July It. Austria-EIungary's ideas on peace were made known to the constitution committee of the reichstag in an ad- dress by the premier, pr. von Scydler. After referring to the unbreakable unity between Austria and her allies, Dr. von Seydler declared parliament would work for "the aim for which Austria is fighting. namely: the un- assailable sacred right of her peoples to decide for themselves their inter- nal destiny This task at the same time will be long stride in the di- rection of an honorable peace which we desire to create on the basis of justice, moderation and cOnciliation- the firm unity of all civilized peo- pies and their uniform endeavOr to abolish those circumstances which brought about the world war. We are all longing for this peace. Until then we are determined to hold on in firm cooperation betwee nfront and home land"
 The lower house has adjourned in- definitely.
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Chancellor Prepares Speech.

Copenhagen, July 17.-Chancellor Michaelis is described in special dis patches from Berlin as working night and day on his program speech and selection of new material for the Prussian4 imperial. administration.
 The Lokal Anzeiger says the changes have been completed and the new chancellor will appear in the reichstag accompanied by all his colleagues.
 The Tageblatt says Herr Michaelis is reticent on his policy. The reichs- tag is expected to adjourn Friday until September 1, voting the war credits almost unanimously.
 A dispatch from Berlin says the majority block plans to present peace terms in a resolution to the reichstag Thursday and to demand from Dr. Michaelis statement that he accept it in principle, otherwise cooperation is impossible
 The Tageblatt, the Mittag Zeitung and the Socialist organ Vorwaerts, all of Berlin. unite in declaring that the candidacy of Admiral von Hintze for foreign minister is a move of the uper-annexationists The Tageblatt and Vorwaerts warn Michaelis that he cannot accept von Hintze without compromising the administration with pan-German taint. The Deu- 1sche Tages Zeitung supports von HintZe's candidacy.
 The selection of a successor to For eign Secretary Zimmerman was still yesterday. Pressure was being brought from two directions to block the proposed nomination of Count Brockdorf-Rantzau. tho Ger man minister at Copenhagen, and to Admiral von Hintze, min- ister to Norway, or Count von Berns- torff, former ambassador to Wash ington.
 The present minister to Christiania is greatly desired by Germans and advocates of super-vigorous policy, not only on account of his high diplomatic qualifications but chiefly on account of his antecedents.
 Apparents it is felt that former naval officer, particularly one who played such a prominent role at Ma nila in the events of 1898, will offer the necessary guarantee that the Ger man foreign policy in regard to peace negotiations will be afterwards con- ducted along desired energetic lines. The emperor is said to favor von Hintze.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
BRITISH CAPTURE GERMAN STEAMERS
 FROM ROTTERDAM
German Newspaper Report Indicates Charge Dutch
 Waters Were Violated.

London July 1.-The admiralty announces the capture of four Ger man steamers by British destroyers in the North sea.
 Two other German steamers were with the four vessels later captured when the group was signalled by the British war craft All six made for the Dutch coast and two of them reached the shore. These two were badly damaged by gun fire. : The seamers were the Pellwrom. Brietzeig, Marie Horn and Heinz Blumberg.
 The captured steamers are all small, the largest being the Brietzeig, of 1,495 tons gross.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
BENSON MAY NOT QUIT.

New York. July 17.-Allen l.. Ben son, Socialist candidate for president at the last election, has announced that he had reconsidered leaving the party if it adopted the report of the executive committee pledging support to "all mass movements against con- scription." He said he believed the war was drawing to close. and was ready to take part in the great work laid out for the party in America.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
CHANCELLOR RELIGIOVS.

Copenhagen, July IA strnng strain of religious de 'ot;on vercirg on religious mysticism, is one tt ;he outstanding character sites of Dr. M1chaelis. Accordir:: to these ac- quainted with him the new chancel- Tor believes in the direct guidance and inspiration ot the Deity in daily affairs and endeav3rs t. bass hts ac- tions and policy opon his intcspveta- tion of the Divine wil:,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
French Make Gain.

Paris, July TIA powerful attack by the French this morning on the left bank of the Mouse resulted in the capture of German positions on a front of more than 1 1-2 miles to a depth of about 2-3 of a mile.
 The war office statement announc- ing this gain says that the Germans offered an energetic defense and suf- fered heavy losses, especially in their counter attacks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
TO BRING RIDDLES
 BACK TO HEALTH

Minneapolis, July 17.-Dr. J. P. Hedgwick, professor of pediatrics, at the University of Minnesota, will head a commission of American physicians who will go to France soon to take up the task of restoring to health the thousands of French children who are suffering from shell shock and dis eases resulting from the lack of proper care during the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
ROCK ISLAND MEN
 DECIDE TO STRIKE

Shawnee, Okla, July 17.-Five hun dred machinists, helpers and carmen in the local shops of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, voted today to walk out Wednesday morning, un- less their demands for higher wages are met, leaders declared tonight
 Such a walkout, it was said, would seriously cripple the operation of the shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
LIONESS AT LIBERTY.

Decatur, Ill.,, July 17.-Having all most given up hope of shooting the big lioness which is roaming through the 300-acre timber on the Allerton estate, near Monticello, telegram today sent to Theodore Roosevelt inviting him to come to Dectaur and join in the hunt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
AUSTRALIANS IN WAR,

Melbourne, Australia, June 30. = Australia has contributed to the war in all 361 ,949 men, according to an of- ficial report compiled by the defense authorities. Of the total number of youths and men in Australia, 14.18 per cent have enlisted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
Aerial BOmbardments.

Berlin, Monday, July 16, via Lon- don, July 17-"Our aerial squadrons carried out bombing attacks on har- DOT installations, at Arensburg and Russian aerial stations at Aepenholm, on Oesel island Cir the Gulf of 'Rlga)," says an official announce ment today.
 "All the machines returned safely"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
HOUSE OF WINDSOR.

London, July liking George to-
 day at meeting of the privy coun-
 cil announced the new name Of thoSl royal house and family to be ssTho House of Windsor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
ST. LOUISAN KILLS SELF.

St. Louis, July 17.--Armin F. Orth- vein, member of the prominent St. Louis family of that name. shot and killed himself last night at his home in Louisiana, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
Russians Evacuate Kalusz.

Berlin via London, July 17.-Rus- sian forces which recently captured the Galician town of Kalu'sz, the headquarters of the Austro-G German army, evacuated that. town yesterday, according to the official statement issued today by the Geray army head quarters staff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
ROedern Is Appointed.

Amsterdam, July 17.-Count von Roedern, German finance minister. replaces Dr. Karl Helfferich, secre- tary of the interior. according to the Berliner Tageblatt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
BernstOrff Gets Job.

Paris, July 17.-A Zurich dispatch to the Petit Parisien says Count von Bernstorff has been appointed Ger man minister at Copenhagen in the place of Count Brockdorff- -Hantzau.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
Appeals to Business Men.

Washington, July 17.-An appeal to the business world "to make the con- duct of this war as clean and patri- otic, as heroic and self-sacrificing, at home as it is in the trenches of France and Flanders" was issued to- day by Carl Vrooman, assistant sec- retary of agriculture
 "Never before have the business men of nation shown az much patriotism as they have shown in the United States during the past three months. Unfortunately, however. there have been exceptions to this rule. There is pernicious breed of tories, junkers and reactionaries in every large city and in every state in this land," said MT. Vrooman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
Sail From Rotterdam.

Since Saturday IF German steamers have sailed from Rotterdam, three at one time and 14 at another Of the first group, one, the Magdalena Blu menthal, 1885 tons gross. was wreck ed off Zandvoort.
 Of the second group, owing to the yactiOn of British dest;oyers, not one vessel was able to proceed, eight be- ing captured or sunk and three suc- ceeded in putting back into Rotter- dam. Of the three remaining steam ships, which were stranded, two were afire.
 Dutch Are Investigating.
 A Reuter- dispatch from Ymuiden, dated July 16, says that according to official information il has not yet been ascertained whether the British attack upon or pursuit of the German steamers occurred within the Dutch territorial waters.
 Eye witnesses are quoted as say ing that the steamers were attacked at least four miles from the coast. The Dutch naval a authorities, it is added. are Investigating.
 Although an official statement re- garding the place of the attack Is still lacking, the Amsterdam Handles blatt says, dis patch from that city takes it for granted that British de- stroyers flagrantly violated Dutch territorial waters.
 A considerable number of shells fell in the neighborh3od of Bergen, but SO far as is known, without in- turing any one. One shell, according to the story, fell in Bergen Binnen, a trifle inland from BerHen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18

A subsea magnet, invented in Ja- pan, promises to be of great assistance in locating sunken vessels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
To Delay Aviation Bill.

washington, July 17.-PlanS Of the leaders of both parties in congress for quick action on the administration aviation bill, providing a great pro- gram for striking at Germany through the air, promised tonight to be blocked by a small group of senators, including LaFollette and Gronna, who are planning to reopen the question of conscription.
 An agreement to meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow. in order to take up the bill, was made in the senate, with the hope of q final vote before the food bill debate is resumed, under the rule, at noon
 The hope virtually was abandoned later, however, when the purposes of the measure's critics became appar- ent.
 It is understood that those who will object to passage tomorrow will di- rect their task against the provision which empowers the president to draft men into the aviation service. The leaders expect that as result the whole question of conscription may be reopened
 Leaders plan to advise the country, through the opposition developing, aa to what senators are delaying action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18

Siam sells 1oo.444 tack logs yearly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-18
Tennessee Senator Declares Big Commissions Will
 "Milk the Government"
L'FOLLETTE WILL
 OPPOSE DRAFT
With Gronna, Will Make Fight on Aviation Measure, Delaying Final Vote and Preventing Building of
 Machines Needed By Army.

Washington, July 17.-Sentiment in the senate towards compromising diff ferenccs on the flood control bill ap- parently chrystallized today on 8 group of amendments drawn up at a joint conference of Democratic and Republican leaders.
 While on the senate floor anothen day was spent in criticism of the de- fense council and other executive bodies a reprint of the bill was made embodying the leaders proposals which are expected to remove many basic objections and develop general support. Voting on these proposals and other amendments is expected to begin tomorrow.
 Senator Mcclellan, Democrat. of Tennessee, made a long speech criti- cising the contract policy of the coun- cils advisory body. Seven per cent. commission for supervising construc- ton of army cantonments, he declar- ed, will milk the government" of about $250,00O for each of the 16 camps. He charged that "inside rings" dominate contracts for the army, let without competitive bids.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-26
SHIPPING PROFITS
DUE TO HIGH RATES

New York. July 2G.-An extraordi-
nary growth in the profits of the Inter
national Mercantile Marine company
since the beginning of the war. as re-
vealed in the company's annual report
for 1916, is attributed by Harold A.
Sanderson, chairman Of the directors,
ito the shortage of tonnage and the
abnormal increase in freight rates"
AS a result 1.-THE earnings of the
company and its subsidiaries reached
a point far exceeding those of n
previous period in its history"
Gross earnings of the company and
it's subsidiaries for 1916, according to
the report, amounted to $60,602 ,010.
after providing for British excess
profits duty.
This compares with 51,056,67g in
1915, and $40. 37S, 500 in 1914.
Profits for 1916. before providing
for depreciation on steamships, ag-
gregated s25, SAC, $50, against $17.341,.
997 in 1915, and $3,307. 029 in 1914.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-26
HAS AMERICAN ADVISER.
Maharsja Gaekwar of India Names
Ralph Whitenaok Secretary.

Wilmington, Del. Ralph Cahoon
Whitenack Of this city has been ap-
pointed secretary and economic advis-
CT to the maharaja gaekwar OF Baro-
da. India. MIR. Whitenack Is professor
of political economy and sociology In
Keio university. Tokyo, Japan. Mr..
Nhftenack is "A resident Of this city
and n graduate OF the Wilmington high
school and of Goldey college.
After working as n stenographer at
the Offices Of the Edge Moore Bridge
company he attended Brown university
aud graduated with honors. He went
to Raro1a in 1906, where his work at
tracted the gaekwar. who appointed
him his economic and financial advis-
rr. Mr.. Whitenack built tramways.
cotton mills and established a national
banking system. He spent three years
in India and returned to take a post
graduate course Mt Harvard. When he
had finished his course there he went
TO Japan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-26
DELAWARE LED STATES.
Made Gift of S. Per Capita TO Red
Cross Fund.

Washington.-Latest tabulations by
the American Red Cross show that
Delaware led all other states in per
capita contributions to the Red Cross
wal fund with IA rate of So. Figures
for other states follow:
Connecticut. $205; Ohio, $1S1; Mas
saehusetts, $1.50; Rhode Island, Slab;
District Of Columbia, $1.37; New York
(outside New York city,, SIPS, Colora-
do. S1.27: Michigan, $1.1S; Pennsylva-
MIA. Sf.t4: California, Slip; New Jer-
sey. S110; Missouri. 95 cents; Montana,
81 cents. Illinois. 81 cents; New Hamp-
shire, 81 cents: Oregon, 50 cents; Maine,
10 cents. Utah, 70 cents; Idaho, II
cents. Indiana, 40 cents; Wisconsin.
IS cents, Kansas. ~ cents; Mississippi,
II cents: Maryland, Al cents; Louisi-
ana. 40 cents. Iowa. 40 cents; Tennes-
see. 80 cents: Vermont. 80 cents; Arizo-
na. 30 cents: West Virginia, 30 cents:
Virginia. 81 cents. Oklahoma. p cents;
Florida. - cents: Texas, % cents; Ne
vada. p cents. Kentucky, 16 cents; Ar
kansas, - cents: Alabama, u cents;
North Carolina, u cents: Georgia, II
cents; North Dakota, IL cents; New
Mexico, 10 cents: South Dakota. .
cents, and Hawaii, 3 cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-26
SHERIFF CLOSES PLACES
BAN ON SALE Oh NEAR BEER
FROM KEGS ON SUNDAY.

Sioux Falls, July 26.-Sheriff
Carleton created something of a sen
sation when he visited a number OF
near beer places in Sioux Falls and
ordered them closed at once. He in
sisted SO strongly that the order was
complied with. The sheriff states
that so far as Sunday sales We're on
cerned he would not permit the sale
of near beer when Ii is drawn from
kegs. requiring the dealers to sell ii
only by the bottle on Sundays. AS
practically every restaurant, many OF
the pool halls and a number of drug
stores in the city sell the same brand
of near beer as handled in the five
places closed last night. IL is thought
they also may be affected by further
action which may be taken.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-26
farmers EARNINGS
TAN QUIZ REVEALS BIG INCOME
OF AGRICULTURISTS.

Sioux City, July 26.-One Wood
hary farmer earned $4,000 off his
farm last year, according to his in
come tax return, which was made
yesterday to George Il. Bowers. dep
uty internal evenue collector, who is
conducting the income tax hearings
in Sioux City. The farmer, whose
name is withheld by Deputy Collec-
tor Bowers, paid a surtax of 1924.
Mr.. Bowers asserted the income Of
this Woodbury. county farmer was
the largest net farm income reported
to him since he has been in the fed
eral office.
Reports made to the deputy reve-
nue. collector by farmers who have
been summoned TO appear before him
and show cause why they should not
pay an income tax to the govern
ment, shows that Woodbury. county
agrieulturalists are prosperous and
that their farms are yielding them
large incomes.
One farmer reported an income OF
$44 900, but he turned back part OF
his income into feeding cattle and
live stock so he did not have to pay
a large surtax.
A married farmer must pay tax on
his income over $4,000 and an un-
married farmer tax over $4,000 in
come. Taxes must be paid back from
1913. If a farmers income n year
is $4,000 or more and under that
sum the following year, he must pay
the income tax for the year his in
come was $4,000 or more
Where a farmer produces a large
crop of corn and then turns around
and feeds the corn TO cattle he does
not have to pay the income tax until
he sells the cattle, and not then If his
income is below $4,000 Il year.
While the heafings are being held
here primarily for the farmers. Sioux
City doctors, lawyers, merchants and
others are being called before Dep
uty Collector Bowers to make theil
tax returns. The hearings are beinf
held in the office of Leslie Whitmer
deputy stamp collector. in the lows
building.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-26

Pierre-Gov. Norbeck tonight APP
pointed Rev. Albert Hartt, of Red
field, as chaplain of the cavalry regi-
ment of this state. Rev. Mr.. Hartt
is pastor of the Methodist church at
Redfield.
Mobridge-The proposal to issue
bonds for the sun of $40, 600 for the
purpose of extending the sewer plant
through the residence district of Mo-
bridge was not quite unanimous.
There were 254 votes cast in favor OF
the bonds, and seven "willful men
voted against them.
Menno-Sheriff Barth and States
Attorney Glynn. OF Hutchinson u
ty, brought Albert Hafner and Karl
Kunkel before Judge Dimock charg-
ed with giving drinks at the dinner
table. Both entered pleas of guilty
and were fined $3.50 apiece and 30
days in Jail. Efforts will be made
to get the men paroled till they can
attend To their harvests. Mr.. Half
ner's wife complained to the sheriff.
Alcester-Asa Hall, a progressive
farmer living six miles north of AL
cester, is one of the farmers of this
part Of South Dakota who are max
ing a great success of dairying. He
milks 33 cows, using a milking ma
chine, which makes the work speedy
and easy. His checks for cream mar
keted in one month totaled $216.49.
His average cream sales are about
$40 per day.
AaTntnGh-W ~ rn1linG a tailnr
claiming to hail from New York, who
had been employed for a few weeks
in the tailor shop of l.. Hoganson at
Mcintosh during the absence of the
regular employe, undertook TO show
Mcintosh how they do things in lit
tie old N'Yawk. before leaving. He
raised about $50 on checks TO which
he had forged his employers name
and then took 500 worth of clothing
from the tailor shop and took the
next train for the west. He was
caught at Baker, Mont, and will be
brought back to Mcintosh for trial.
Milesvile - Mrs. Custer Mauer,
whose home was on a homestead west
of Mjlesyille, died from injuries re-
ceived when she was crushed under
meath a horse. One Of the animals
hitched to a stoneboat became entan-
gled in the harness and Mrs. Mauer
was striving to straighten up the
harness when the horse circled
around and knocked her over and
then fell pom her. The unfortunate
woman was injured internally. She
is survived by a husband and five
small children. the younger being
scarcely three months old.