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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
Was Not ITuexDectc6.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Pope Rene. tdlcts peace proposal was not unex- pected by the United States nor to
 any Of the entente allies. The posst-
 Dlilty of peace move was discussed
 "lth Premier Balfour and Vice Pre-
 mler Viviani when the British and srench missions were in Washington. and it was agreed that all the allies.
 including the United States should refuse to discuss peace terms while Germany occupied territory she had taken by force and thereby, avoid what the allies statesmen consider a German trap.
 Now the pontiff's proposal presents the question in a different light, diff ficult to meet because |, offers a nope for peace to war weary world.
 Germany and her allies are expect ed promptly to accept the proposal
 American officials acknowledge that the proffer is of a nature calling for reply. Diplomats of the entente voice nothing by unanimous opin- ion that it will be rejected American officials realize convincing reply is required for the worlds page of his- tory.
 That the proposals cannot be ac- cepted as they stand is certain, that they will not be accepted at all is probable. An official outline of the pOpe's communication was received today, but members of the cabinet said it was not discussed at today's meeting. Some of the official fam fly gave signs of the difficulties which it had presented.
 Believed German Inspired. ., The first appraisal of the proposal was that it was another attempt by Germany, this time thru Austria, be- cause of the latter's relation with the vatican, to accomplish what they fail- ed at their first offering-the gath ering of diplomats at a round table.
 In no quarter is there disposition to question the good faith of the Vat ican, altho the peace activities of the Roman Catholics in Germany and Austria have been prominent for several months.
 Officials were astonished to realize the proposals similarity with some of President Wilson declarations on the subject. International agreement to enforce peace, reduction of arma- ment, recognition of the aspirations of small peoples, all were brought for ward by the president.
 President Wilson's own views of what reply shall be made obviously cannot be asserted at this time. His attest public pronouncement on the most vital of the proposals the pope makes are interesting.
 Is Lengthy Document.
 The pope's peace proposal is quite ong, making in print something over ! column of large newspaper type. Although special efforts are being made to facilitate it's transmission o the United States. this may not ,e effected for at least a day or two.
 Meanwhile, however, an acute out. inc of the principal points Of the 'ope's communication is in the hands # the government here, and already las received thoughtful consideration. n eloquent language the pontiff de- cribes the terrible conditions exist ng in Europe. which he declares is leaded for destruction unless the bel igerents are willing to listen to the appeals of disinterested friends to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
2 ' y x x x N v V ' x x x PINE BLUFF GETS
 NEW BOYS SCHOOL,
 BOARDS DECISION.

Little Rock, Aug. 1l.-The new boys industrial school, au- thorized by the last legislature will be located two miles west of Pine Bluff, on the Bayou Bartholomew.
 This has practically been de ed, although there are a few mi nor details yet for the aDoard.
 There will be about $2O,0 in the hands of the board to begin the work, including donations that have been made by Pine Bluff. The site consists of 24O acres of rich bottom lands, of which 160 acres ahve been donated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
MANY NAVAL PROMOTIONS.

Washington Aug. 14.-Naval promo tions recommended by the war ex- pansion selective committee, and ap- 0roved today be the president, include the appointment of Capt Thomas SnoWden and Emil Theiss to the per manent rank or rear admiral
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
SILVER VALUE INCREASES.

New York, Aug. 1.-The price of bar silver advanced again today. be- ing quoted at S3 3-4 per ounce, or 7.S of cent above last weeks rec. ord and the highest price in 30 or 40 years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
Continued on page six.)
N NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER.

1noIlCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. .. 0hoer u the new lighting contract rat the city has entered into it will necessary, to get uniform stand ol llghting, to trim the branches n' some of the trees.
 ne city will have an expert man uo this work, and want to assure |rcun H mat TREES WILL BE PRO- n VIII therefore ask the property na aeis not to retard work of this |ith in uut permit the men to go on nrotn tne work. In fact this will be protection to your trees. Respectfully, b.,o. SIMON BLOOM,
 Mayor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
SIXTY ARE KILLED
 IN RAILROAD CRASH

Petrograd, Aug. 14.-Sixty persons were killed and 15O injured, in a wreck today on the railroad between Petrograd and Moscow. Four coaches We're crushed when passenger train ran into freight train,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
ss RACE RIOT INDICTMENTS.

;Relleville, Ill.,, Aug. 14.-Sixty-eight indictments against 105 persons, charges including murder, arson, con spiracy, rioting and assault to murder were returned by the- grand jury. which has been investigating the race riots in East St. Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
TAFT TAKES AUTO RIDE.

Clay Center. Kans., Aug. 14.-For- mer President Taft. had sof ar recov- cred today that he went for. an anto- mobile ride. He is expected to leave here tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15

Pope Proposes Peace Meet
 to Worlds Belliqerents
Head of Catholic Church Flo wards Identical Communi cation of Which Entente Nations Probably Will
 Take Advanta ge to Settle War

To the the another appeal for FrN"'
 lht foundation the reduction of the pr comm
 Specific restoration Belgium Lorraine Trent Trieste Poland should
 The plan also calls
 July made his appeal for nnco AT 0 him bring the hostlie th ia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
LIBERTY BONDS AT PAR.

New York, Aug. 14.-A block of sSe4'oOO worth of Liberty bonds sold at par on the stock exchange today The closing price yesterday was 99.94.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
! < * * < * * * < < Vi
 NOTICE A. Q. U. w.
Pine Bluff lodge A. o. U. '

Pine Bluff lodge A. 0. U. w., will have a hay ride for it's members Friday, August IT, and all members who expect to go are requested to notify one of these phone numbers So that reservation may be made: No. 1, No. 115 or No. 2165. The cars will start at 8 D. m. from the hall for Sulphur Springs, and if you are going don't forget to get your name to the committee right away.
 DIR. R. c. THOMPSON,
 MRS. c. L. DOTY,
 Committee. o. G. KELLER,
 Recorder. x | | ' Ik h | '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
CHINA ENTERS WAR AGAINST JEUl0NS.
 JOINING ENTENTE
Can Render Great Aid By Seizure of Thousands of
 Tons of Shipping.

London, Aug. 14.-Reuter's limited has been officially informed that China has declared war upon Ger many and Austria-Hungary, the dec 1aration dating from 10 o'clock this morning.
 China is the seventeenth nation to array itself with the entente against the central powers. The decision of the Chinese cabinet was reached Au- gust 2, and the action was approved by Seng Pwo Chang, acting president of the republic.
 The countries now in the war with the entente are Great Britain, France, Russia: the United States, Belgium. Italy. Rumania, Japan, Serbia, Mon tenegro, Greece, Cuba, Portugal, San Marine, Siam, Liberia and China.
 Washington Is Informed.
 Washington, Aug. 14.-Official mo- tlce Of China's declaration of war on Germany and Austria Hungary was received today at the Chinese legation in cable dispatches from Peking.
 Latest available figures on China's military strength show that the na- tion has 100000 men at peace strength available with 100000. Ther care 63.- 45o,0OO men in the nation who could be made available for military ser vice, it is estimated.
 Ihina's value as an added ally to the United States would lie in the seizure of many thousand tons of Ger man shipping now in her ports and in preventing German espionage which would De Of value to the central pow ers.i
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-15
Includes New Allied Loans of Between $3,O00,OO0,0OO
 and $4,0OO, ,0O0,O ,OOO.
HALF BILLION IS
 ADDED TO WAR TAX
Plans for Wheat Control Board Have Keen Perfected and Personnel of Control Organization Will Be
 Publicly Announced Today.

Washington, Aug .14-Congres- sional leaders were informed by Sec
 retary McAdoo today that it would be
 necessary for them to authorize an additional $9,00000O,0OO war expendi- lures to June 20. 1918, including loans to the allies. Five billion dollars in bonds already have been authorized. Within an hour after the secretary had conferred with Representative Kitchens, plans were under way to ralse the money. A meeting of the ways and means committee was call
 ed for August 25, and arrangements made for the house to resume regular meetings on August 27, and expedite financial legislation.
 Issuance of between $3,OO0 1000 900 and s4,O00, 100000 in bonds to meet new allied loans, authorization of an additional S500,0O0,00O in taxes to be added to the bill before the senate. probably will be proposed by the com- mittee and agreed to by the house No delay ill either authorization is antici- pated.
 The bond issue will be agreed to Within day, Mir. Kitchens predicted. and the $500,oG0,0OO probably will be added to the revenue bill in confer- ence With the approval of the house. Ihe plan is to have the remainder of the S9,OO0,000,000 authorized at tho next session, beginning in December. Whether 1t will be raised Dy bonds or by taxation, or what proportion of bot his undecided Announcement that the authorization of new bond issue to meet an allied loan was desir- ed, came as a surprise to most of the | congressional leaders. They thought l the conference was fer the purpose of l raising an additional $1,O00OO 900 or l $2,O00,0O0,O0O for emergency domestic | needs
 They planned to authorize it, go 1 home. and raise the remainder of the estimated cost of the war this year at the next session of congress.
 Wheat Control Board Today.
 Washington, Aug. 14.-Creation of a wheat control board to supervise the distribution of wheat and the boards personnel will be announced l tomorrow. Detailed plans will te mad cknOWn within few days.
 Will Show the World.
 Washington, Aug 14.-A great con- vent!on of business men, to meet Sep tember F, to 21 at Atlantic City, was called tonight by the chamber of conn., merce of the United States to show to the world that great industries will stand squarely behind tho govern f,oNf
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iContinued on page five.)
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08
CATHOLICS IN ALLIED NATIONS
GREATLY OUTNUMBER THOSE
IN CENTRAL POWERS.

The Holy Fathers peace proposal
lends interest to the fact that there
are almost twice as many Catholics
in the Allied nations as there are
among the Central Powers, according
to statistics compiled by a New York
paper. It has been roughly estimat-
ed that the Central Powers have 55,-
100000 Catholics and the Entente
Allies, 12O,OO0,00O.
Members of the faith living in the
principal belligerent countries are
divided about as follows:
United Kingdom, 100000; France,
3S,OOO,0OO; Germany, 2O,0O0,0O0; Aus
tria-Hungary, 35,900,000; Italy, 3d.
100000; Belgium, 100000; Russian
Poland, 100000; Canada, 3,000,OO0;
United States, 17,000,000; total, Ill.,
100000.
From this total allowances must be
made for the Catholics of overrun Po-
land and Belgium, who are not in a
position to be belligerents.
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08

alogism by which immoral literature
is so often defended, and it is merely
throwing dust into eyes too ready to
receive it. The point is that sympathy
is raised for the evil-doer, that the
map of evil is clearly traced, that too
often the virtuous repel by their I'M
canny stupidity, whereas the criminal
fascinates by the readiness of his re-
sources. The inverse moral is drawn
promptly, such as: It is only bad to
be caught; greater prudence would
entail immunity.
l hear from America that there is
feeling of alarm over there among
the respectable elements of society as
to the present tendencies Of the "mov-
ies," as they call them. There is no
possible room for doubt that much
sexual depravity can be traced direct.
ly to the influence of scenes exag-
gerating the purely animal side of
human amativeness.
Such pictures begin by disgusting
the innocent adolescent mind, but
soon, alas, exercise a weird, morbid
fascination over it. The result here,
as in the field Of literature, is moral
shipwreck. The cinema is naturally
attractive to young counting couples
in our larger towns; the results are
of dubious value. Vicious people and
pickpockets are also attracted for
commercial reasons.
Canon Rawnsley, in valuable arti-
Gle, mentions that on a certain Satur-
day in Liverpool, 1882 children un-
der the age of ii were present at
matinees alone; that boys were
brought up for petty theft time after
time and had stolen the money in
order to secure admission to the
cinema; that the Liverpool Commit
tee of Licensing Magistrates decided
that the censorship of films for adults
did not go deep enough for children,
whose presence should be allowed
only at exhibitions Of special films
and under special restrictions as to
time; and that the hall where the
performance takes place should not be
in darkness.
"They determined that henceforth
children under II years should not be
allowed on licensed premises ii. e.
cinemas) after the hour of $3.50 p. m.
unless accompanied by parents or by
guardians" and Gin the event of any
department of an elementary school
being closed by reason of any infec-
tious disease the justice might, for
such periods as they thought fit, ex-
clude all children from such licensed
premises"
We can all work for this at least:
That no child be allowed to see any
but special films, and at a reasonable
hour, and under sanitary conditions.
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08
GROWTH OF sINN FEIN

Large contingents, with bands, join
ed in the welcome to the Countess
Markievicz, Mr.. De Valera and Mr..
Darrell Figgis on their visit to Bal
laghadrreen. canon O'Kelly presided
at large public meeting held op-
posite Mr.. J. Dillon's house.
Countess Markievicz, who was en-
Enthusiastically received, said she was
sad when she learned that one of their
best men, VIM. Partridge, was dying
in that town.
Mr.. De Valera, who was received
with great cheering, said they stood
for the old cause, and Parnell's princi-
pies were theirs. They stood for an
absolutely free and independent Ire
land. Ulster must be coerced if she
stood in the way, and they should not
go on their knees asking favors from
England.
They were not prof. Germans, and had
no love for Germany any more than
France. They were not dreamers, and
meant to get what they wanted. They
were not as great dreamers as those
who thought they would get Home
Rule. If the Irish Party came home
from the House of Commons the empty
benches would speak to the world
more eloquently than either Mr.. Dill
lon or Mr.. Redmond. They we're no
more anarchists or red revolution
ists'' than O'Connell when he won
Catholic Emancipation. With regard
to the Ulster question, he would say:
"Give us two months freedom, and
we will settle it,
Mr.. Darrell Figgis said they wanted
complete independence. On the ques-
ton of Ireland's claims at the Peace
Conference the Freeman's Journal had
been compelled to shift it's ground.
An influential English journal, two
days ago, stated that England had only
two acknowledgements in full or to
surrender the conflict. Their answer
to that was that coercion would only
further their cause. Their represents
tives going to the English Parliament
was like going to law with the devil
and setting up the court in hell. if
the Irish people stood solidly together
they had an opportunity to achieve
freedom.
The Rev. M. O'Donohoe, G. c., pre-
siding at Sim Fein demonstration
at Eyrecourt, County Galway, said he
did so by permission of his parish
priest, Father Leahy, who was the first
priest in the Clonfert diocese to do so
to any priest. Father O'Farrell, c. c.,
Ballinakill, said Father Leahy had
fully accorded him permission to speak
in his parish, and that the Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Cunningham, P. P, V. G., had
given him permission to speak from
the Sim Fein platform in Tynagh.
The Rev. M. Tuohy, c. c., said that,
like the potato disease, the Irish Party
would have to be sprayed root and
branch out of the country. DR.. Dillon
described the Freeman's Journal as
the most amusing paper in Ireland
Mr.. Finnerty also supported the Sim
Fein movement, and a resolution was
passed calling on Mr.. Cosgrave and the
other NJ. P.'s for County Galway to
resign.
DR.. Gormley presided at meeting
of the Gleninn DonegaD Sim Fem
Club, at which AZ new members were
enrolled. A Sim Fein Club has been
established in Killarney.
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08
NEW ORLEANS CATHEDRAL WILL
BE RESTORED.

St. Louis cathedral, in New Orleans.
one of the country's oldest Catholic
edifices, is to be restored at cost Of
500, 1000 through contribution of an
individual who desires that his iden-
tity be not disclosed. The cathedral
was erected on site selected in 1718
by Bienville, founder of New Orleans.
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08
Iiviani Makes Bitter
Anti Catholic Speech
Denies Legal Existence Of Church In
Address Forecasting Persecution
After War-lnfidels Plans to
Rob Orphans Of Their Faith.

London, Septem. 6 -Certainly at the
present time the Catholics of France
have all they can do to protect their
essential rights from the dominant in
fidels. Recent events in the Chamber
of Deputies prove this.
M. Piou, Catholic deputy, has just
made remarkable speech, pointing
out the dangers of loss Of religion to
which the orphans of the war are sub
ject by the new bill for their care and
education, and the fury with which
his fine speech was received has suf-
ficiently unmasked the designs of the
infidels against this sacred trust of
souls left them by the dead heroes
of France. The eloquent deputy sub
mitted that if the Law of the Or
phans" was national work, it should
include in it's central organization all
the national forces. Yet among the
ninety-nine members composing the
committee responsible for the admin
istration of the law, every political
and civil organization is represented
except religion. M. Piou moved an
amendment that representatives of the
Church be included in it's administra-
ton.
vivianPs Bitter Attack.
Viviani replied in speech fore
shadowing persecution after the war.
He said the Catholic Church in France
had no legal existence since she had
not made Associations Cultuelles,"
and consequently the law did not rec
ognize her ministers! This argument
was smashed by M. Piou, who pointed
out that even under the Law of Sep
aration the state recognized the chap
lains for the army, for hospitals and
for schools, and the pastor of parishes.
Were they not included in the Nation
al Committee of Succor? Had not the
government called upon them to pro-
mote the Sacred Union which they
themselves were now violating.
Viviani then claimed for the min
lister of public instruction the sole
right of applying the law, alleging that
this work for the orphans was rather
one of education than of assistance,
and his subordinate declared that the
religious convictions of the father
would be respected in the bringing
up Of the child. M. Piou asked whose
convictions would protect the child
in the case of orphans who had lost
one or both parents, and he pointed
out the moral debt we owed our brave
dead. But all in vain. The amend
ment was lost, and Law of the Or
phans becomes yet another work of
oppression against the Church in
France, designed to cut off her sup
plies by capturing souls in their first
youth.
The Irish standard., 1917-09-08
BELGIAN CATHOLIC LEADER

M. Schollaert, president Of the Bel
gian Chamber of Deputies, has passed
away. Some years ago he figured
prominently in the fight of the Catho-
lie government against its Socialist,
Liberal, and Masonic opponents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-10-11
CHAPTER I.

xouis0 was leaning back among the
-euahio0s Of the motionIcss Cur. The
uDeeo had not yet risen, but n faint ana
aoaAanOus glow. spreading like n halo
anoest the topm0st peak Of the ragged
Ano Of hills, heralded its approach,
Ter eyes swept the hillsides, vainly
yst without curiosity. for any sign of a
An1nan dwelling. Her chauffeur and
her maid stood talking heatediy to-
esther near the radiator.
LAouise leaned forward and called to
TeAe chauffeur.
Charles" she asked, what has hap
pened2 Are VIZ really stranded here:'
The mans head emerged from the
1oaAet- He came round to the side Of
tho car.
4 am very sorry, madam he re-
lIsrted. "but something has gone wrong
With the magnetic. l shall have to take
M to pieces before l can tell exactly
what IL wrong. 1t will take several
hours aud 1t ought to be done by day.
u9hf. Perhaps l had better 90 and see
whether there isn't Il farm somewhere
NEAR"
And leave us here alone?" Aline ex-
claimed Indignantly.
Her mistress smiled Mt her reassur-
fn1ty.
What have we to fear, you foolish
Efrt1 For myself. l would like better
tam anything to remain here until the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-10-11
tTO BE CONTINuED.)
FOODS THAT CAUSE ricketts,
Disease 10 Due to Too Little Animal
Fat, Protein and Lime Salts In
Dietary, Says Doctor.

Beware Of giving young children too
much pasteurized milk, proprietary
food, or even cereals. to the exclu.
sion Of brown bread and butter,
stewed fruit or roasted apple, and a
little meat once q day." writes DR..
Beverley Robinson Of New York In
giving a warning note about ricketts, in
the New York Medical Journal.
He adds that he Is Considering
especially children two or three ear
old. who are healthy and vigorous un.
less ricketts, develops unawares By
reason of faulty dietary" And he
quotes the following from Osler:
Like scurvy, ricketts, may be found
In the families Of the wealthy under
perfect hyglenlc conditions. It Is most
common In children fed on condensed
milk, the various proprietary foods.
cows milk and food rich In starchcs."
ricketts, Is the cause Of knock.knecs
and bow legs. II Ia due to too little
animal int md protein In the dietary,
together with too little lime salts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-10-11

Of the stOne floor. She caught O
glance which flashed between the two
men--of appeal from the one, Of Icy
resentment from the other.
1--WE ran at least add to the roof q
he'd and some supper--and q welcome"
John declared. rs that not 80. Ste
phen1"
The older man turned deliberately
away. 1t was US II he had not heard
his brothers words.
II will 90 and find Jennings" he
said. "He must be told about the serv.
ants"
Louise watched the disappearing ng.
ure until 1t a. out Of sight. Then she
looked up into the face of the younger
man, who vas standing by her side.
Il am sorry" she murmured apollo.
getically. " am afraid that your
brother Is not pleased at this sudden
intrusion. Really, we shall give you
very little trouble"
He answered her with a sudden
eager enthusiasm. He seemed far more
natural then than ut any time since he
had ridden up from out Of the shad-
ows to take his place in her life.
Il won't apologize for Stephen" he
said. HE is Il little crotchety. You
must please be kind and not notice.
You must let me, If l can, offer you
welcome enough for US both"