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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
FLEETWOOD BANK
 ROBBED; CASHIER ;. CARRIED OFF Five Unmasked Men Dar- lngly Held Up Entire
 Banks Force.
GANG USES CASHIER
 AS, A PROTECTION
Posse R"rsues Bandits Automobile and Chauffer Has His Finger Shot Off by the Fire From
 the Fugitives

l Glenwood, Nov. Hive unmasked men held up the bank of Glenwood thls afternoon and escaped in an auto mobile with S8,000, and carried off the cashier, K. E. Hallman, with them.
 The entire force of the bank was at work when the five men drove up in an automobile, rushed inside and cov- cred every man insight with revol- vers. Taking all the currency they could find, and using Hallman as a shield, they backed into their car and dashed away to the west, taking Hall- man with them.
 Chauffer Loses Finger.
 A posse was quickly organized and started in pursuit in an automobile. The bandits forcel Hallman to stand erect on the rear seat and the posses dared not fire for fear of hitting him, while the robbers kept up brisk fusillade with pistols. One shot re- moved the finger of the chauffer of the pursuing car. Other posses now are in pursuit.
 The bandits appeared to be headed for the hills just across the state line in Oklahoma.
 Hallman Safe.
 MT. Hallman, called up by tele- rhone from Womble late tonight that he was safe. He said that the ban dits released him after compelling hinA tC ride 20 miles with them. At the same time the robbers abandoned the automobile, which they had rent ed this marning at Amity, Ark, hir- ing the chauffeur to drive for them. The bandits vanished among the hills of westrn Arkansas after leaving the car. Officers arrested the chauf- teur of the bandits car. He said that the bandits had ordered him to drive Vhem to Glenwood and that they forced him under threat of death to aid them in escaping.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
PLOT TO HAMPER
 FOOD PLEDGES

Little Rock. Nov. 1.-Information reached Hamp Williams, food admin istrator for Arkansas, that German propagandists are making effort to discourage the signing of, the food pledge cards. "But the united and fighting spirit of your workers can de- liver a blow at these enemy agents that will convince them the people of Arkansas are in the fight to finish" the report read.
 MT. Williams has distributed 335,- 900 cards throut the state, of which 26,O0O were distributed in Little Rock. He estimates that 100000 will be signed and returned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
Arkansas Corporation Had Granted Demands of
 Some Time Ago.
rn1JISIANA'S CHIEF
 EXECUTIVE IS BUSY
covornor Pleasant Telegraphs Gov. ernor Brought That He Hopes to Effect Settlement-UniOn Men
 C1afm 5000 Men are Out.

All employees of the Arkansas Nat ural Gas company at the wells and statious in the Caddo field were still at work yesterday afternoon, accord ing to information received here by VI D. Randolph, manager of the com many in Pine Bluff, and the only ap- prehension was that the. employees might be compelled to so out on a sympathy strike, or that lotheads among the striking oil field workers might not attempt to damage the lines in the event that thelr demands for recognition of the union, an eight hour day and higher wages are re- fused, The Arkansas Natural Gas company granted the demands of it's employees some time go, and there is no conflict between the company and its men.
 With federal and state officials seking to affect a settlement of the strike in the three states of Louisiana, oklahoma and Texas, it is believed that some compromise will be reach ed that will avoid a sympathy strike by employees of the gas company and avert any outbreak or violence.
 MT. Randolph stated that even should the gas supply be shut off from the wells his company has a sufficient storage capacity to care for the domestic consumers for two weeks, by which time, it is believed that some means of resuming produc- ton would have been discovered by the federal officials.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
MORE TIME GIVEN
 TO CUSTODIANS OF
 / ALIEN PROPERTY

Washington, Nov. 1.-Ap order ex- tending from November 6 to December next, the time in which persons ,es or allies of enemies must file re- nololng property belonging to enem- PO,ss p' was issued today by A. Mitchell Isimer, alien property custodian. Ex- .snslon was granted because there was no sufficient time in which to gather .S tne ali,n property before the pen issy is'sy Tor failure to comply with the 'aw would have to be invoked. Only { small amount of the millions of dol 'ars involved has been employed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
TWO DAYS IN
 WHICH TO RAISE
 LIBERTY JOAN Ten Thousand Dollars Worth Placed Yester-
 day by Committee. TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF GRACE Jefferson County's Quota is Short *32,05O, Which Must be Subscribed Before Noon of Saturday
 Committee Will Hustle.

"Tell your .neighbor that only two days remain in which to place $32,050 worth of Liberty loan bonds, and place Jefferson county beyond the pale of the world of slackers," said M. E. Bloom, chairman of the Jefferson County Lib- erty Loan committee. The commit tee placed $10,O0O worth of these bonds yesterday, and at the rate they have been placed during the last few days, it will take until Tuesday next to complete the work and insure the reputation of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county among the patriotic cities and counties/in the United States.
 The committee cannot wait until Tuesday. This Liberty loan is in the same class with time and tide and waits on no man, county nor city. To- morrow is the lest day of grace, and if the full quota, $592,000 is not re- ported as sold, then the city and county will be placed in the list of slackers, and everybody knows what this means.
 The full amount must be subscrib- ed by tomorrow at noon, in order to notify State Chairman Hemingway, who will report to Washington. Pres ident Wilson and Secretary McAdoo are anxiously awaiting the reports of the final wind-up, as number of counties are reported behind in their quotas, and they wish to see every one in the list of patriotic counties.
 Chairman Bloom, said that the can- wasting committee has been working like Trojans and the members deserve every need of praise, but they have subscribed to their limit and they can not take the balance, even though it is only $32,O50.
 He went out yesterday to do some canvassing and placed several bonds. He has devoted considerable time and attention to the work and is extremely anxious to keep the names of his city and county out of the stacker column. He is in to the limit, and would be only too happy if he could go, deeper. as the bonds are backed by the United States government and they constitute badge of patriotism that is worth more than it's face value. As he re- marked yesterday, "It is a badge of patriotism with interest thrown in, as every bond pays interest, and every one can be exchanged for face value at any time."s s .
 He emphasized the importance of people reminding each other that only two days remain in which to take. the bonds and Saturday is the last day. 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
ITALY DECLARES CAO0RNA'S ARMY
 IS Nol BEATEN News From Rome Insists That Situation Serious
 But Not Desperate. GENERAL SELECTS
 OWN BATTLEFIELD Battle About to be. Fought. Italian Press Says, Will Perhaps be Last
 Great Battle of the War.
 New Russian Loan. :s

Washington. Nov. 1. - Measuring news came from Rome today in of- ficial dispatches. While serious, the situation on the Italian front is de- scribed as far from desperate. Gen. eral Cadorna's army is declared to be practically intact, and complete con- fidence is expressed in it's ability, with aid coming from the allies, to stop the Austro- German drive. The cablegram summarizes the situation in part as follows:
 "The military situation on the Ital- ian front is serious-it is far from be- ing desperate. In the present move ment, having recovered from the first surprise, it may be stated that our allies are preparing to oppose a fur ious. resistance to the enemy, at the point which,. without doubt, General Cadorna has selected It is proable that if the retreat should continue for a few days longer the Italian resist ance will develop along the Taglia- mento, quite an important river which descends from the Carnic Alps, or perhaps in the Austro- German attack in Vernia it will be the Piave river, which flows westward"
 Army Still Strong.
 Whatever the number of Italians taken prisoners the strength of the army of General Cadorna has not been weakened. It must not be forgotten that Italy has under the colors more than, 5000, ,0OO men. As for the guns that the Austro- Germans claim to have captured. they only represent pro- duction of few weeks of munition. factories of our allies.
 Great Battle, Expected.
 Meanwhile awaiting development, Italy's public opinion realizes thoroly the gravity of the hour and is bearing the shock with calmness and firm ness.
 "The Italian press declares that the battle which is about to take place may be the last great battle of the war;"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
RELIEF PROMISED IN PRICES OF
 CANNED GOODS

Washington, Nov. 1-An immediate drop in prices on canned vegetables was predicted by the food administra- tion today as a result of putting into operation the license system fro whole sale dealers. Many canned goods, it was said, were bought by dealers at low prices last spring and can be sold at less than the present market prices. Dealers charging more than reason able. profit are liable to forfeiture of their licenses to do business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
WON HIRTLING ACCEPTS THE
 PREMIERSHIP

Amsterdam. Nov. 1.--According to T dispatch received here from Berlin, the Cologne Gazette says Emperor William received Count von Hirtlins this afternoon and that von 'Hirtling accepted the imperial chancellorship and the office of premier of Prussia. Dr. Carl Helfferich, secretary of the interior and vice chancellor, and Herr von Waldow, president of the German food regulation board, have resigned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
COLLEGE GIRLS
 FORM RIFLE CLUB

Fayetteville, Nov. 1.-Girls at the university of Arkansas are anxious to learn to shoot as we'll as the boys, and in order to attain greater proficiency as marksmen they have organized the University Girls Rifle club. The members aim to promote good sports and love of outdoor sports, as we'll as spirit of fellowship among girls in general. The club is the first of it's kind in the State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
WANTED TO SEE RAIDERS.
Senator Kenyon Bushes to Window in
 London to Look at Raiders.

Senator Kenyon Bushes to Window m
 London to Look at Raiders.
 London, Nov. Limited States Sen, ator Wm. S. Kenyon of Iowa, and John B. Kendrick of Wyoming, have passed unscathed thru their second ar raid experience in London. On the first occasion they were attending a dinner given at the Athaeneum club by the Lord high chancellor in honor of the visiting congressman: Last night they were asleep in their suite on the top floor of a substantial seven story hotel when they were awaken, ed bv the coming of the Germans and the consequent bombardment. Senator Kenyon the first to be aroused, Jump ed out of bed and hurried to the win, dow wherwe he could better see and hear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
B. P. o. ELKS, ATTENTION!

N. Ai members of Pine Bluff lodge ssO, tS ass, E. E. o. Elks, are requested S.n T Meet at their clubroom this (Fri- . r,s! stlernoon at l:30 o'clock and rsvs vsseu m g body to attend; the fu- a' oi our late brother. J. c. White.
 CAESAR TOMASEWSKY,
 Exalted Ruler.
 MAC. HUNTER, Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
MAMMOTH SPRINGS HAS HOME GUARDS

Mammoth Springs, Oct. 31.-The Mammoth Spring Home Guard, with " members, has been organized. Fol- lowing are the officers: J. s. Biglow, captain; A. E. Main, first lieutenant; William Hickox. second lieutenant; James Holland, first sergeant. Nam moth Spring has furnished, motor truck company for active service in the army. !.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
Pleasant on the Job.

Little Rock, Nov. 1.-Governor Pleasant wired Governor Brough this afternoon as follows
 T am at Shreveport in close touch with matter to which you refer. nope. to avert or prevent any damage to oil or gas properties" Little Rock and several other Ark ansas cities south of here are vitally interested in the gas situation, for if the supply were cut off. they would be without a fuel supply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
RUSSIA WORN OUT, DECLARES KERENSKY.. SHOWS SIGNS OF WITHDRAWING FROM WAR
WHERE $ BRITISH FLEEI?' QUESTION
 AGIIAT|NG RUSSIAN PUBLIC OPINION
RUSSIA CLAIMS HER RI CHIT THAT OTHER AL LIES NOW SHOULD FER THE BURDEN OF
 THE WAR, SA YS PREMIER
(Bullctin Received at l 80 a. m., Nov 2)

(BuI1ctln RecclVed at 1:}O a. m., Nov. 7.
 Petrograd Nov. 1.--Ru ssia entered the war carly and she is out by the strain, Premier Kerel- sky today told the Associa ed Press He said that Rus sia claimed her right that the other allies now shouI der the burden of the war.
 Premier kerenskv declared that Russian public opinion was agitated by the question, ''Where is the British fleet that the German fleet is out of the Batc?'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
BERLIN FUELLESS:
 RESIDENTS SILVER

Copenhagen, Nov. 1.--Acccrding to the Vorwaertz of Berlin, many resi- dents of that city are shivering, ow- ing to their inability to obtain even the scanty allowance of a quarter of a ton of coal per room for the win ter. Full delivery was promised by November 1, but now the only hope expressed is that it may be delivered by the new year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
GERMAN WARSHIP
 STRIKES A MINE

Copenhagen, Nov. LA German warship has been sunk in the sound. according to dispatch from National Tidendi from Maurno, Sweden. It is reported that the vessel struck mine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
NEW YORK CITY WILL BUY FOOD
 FOR RETAILERS

New York, Nov. 1.-John Mitchell. stSte food commissioner, late today granted permission to New York city to buy and sell food and fuel. The material will be immediately bought m trainload. lots and sold to retail dealers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
ENGLAND BLOCKS
 GERMAN AIR RAID

A Southeast Coast Town, England, Nov. LA fleet of hostile airplanes appeared over this region last night. It. consisted of six relays of fonr ma chimes each. Not withstandihg re- peated attempt. only a few machines succeeded in crossing the coast and one only had any success in dropping bombs in this district. 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02

, Blus@is worn by the wounded sol.
 diary, md by nurses, beeause, accotd- i'm to the scisntists, blne II | Hheal-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02

The "boiled" shirt and the glazed collar are now rarities in England, owing to the, ygcyerpment ban ion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
ropp7ns CORN EXPORTS.

FORBIDS CORN EXPORTS. Washington. Nov. 1.-The war trade hoard tonight issued m order prohin- itinR the export of corn: exceps !n special cases where satisfactofy evl- dsnce of the necessity of expcrnne TIT been submitted. K
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02

The war is now coating the belliger- ent nations $6,500. 900 an hour.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-02

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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04

months of dry" 1916 compared with the same
period ot wet Isio rore ir nenyer tbe first drS
year, larger number than in any similar perlod OF
the city's history.
the deposits in the banks and trust companies of
Denver compared with the same period the previous
year, the total increase 1915 beng more thah
S29 900 10000.
The first "dry" month the Denver Gas and Elec-
trio Light company increased its gas and electric
current sales more than $4,000 whereas they had
figured upon probable loss of 100000.
Denyeris building permits for 1916 showed value
of 50 o3T 90, amount almost double the value
of the permits taken out in 1915.
The financial transactions of the Denver postoihce
during dry" 1916 showed increase of sl25s,ooooo
over awet" 1915.
Experts place the total value of automobile sales
made in Colorado the first dry year at SlSooo.-
00O00 One out of every twenty y-three persons IN
Denver owns automobile. .
In @wet" 1915 thirty-one thousand tourists visited
the Rocky Mountain National tEstes) park In DRY
1916 the number jumped to ffty-one thousand. o9o @
history. Twenty-Five thousand automobile loads OF
tourists drove thru from other states to say nothing
about the thousands who came wa the ralr9aos
Every hotel in the state reported the greatest volume
of business ever done. $3.50
Denver's business houses, grocery stores, depart
ment stores. etc, report an increase of business
ranging from 10 to 45 per cent. Collections they
report, have broken all previous records -,
The public trustee for Denver county reports that
during 1916 mortgages lifted" at an unparal.
leled rate, indicating that properties are peing paa
for and membranes lquidated.
The whole moral and economic order OF things mas
completely changed since prohibition became effect
i've Those who opposed prohibition most bitterly
are its principal defenders -...-..,;..
of Denver show that where one family moved away
during the past year four families have moved IN.
The State Labor Commissioner reports the great
est scarcity of laborers skilled and unskilled,
known in Colorado. Every employment oifee IN the
city of Denver is calling for men, Coiorados '0oiess
Every realty firm in Denver has waiting list OF
prospective tenants for residence properties IA, "A.
ever before. Office buildings are from 30 to 100 per
cent capacity filed.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04
BREWERS AND POLITICS
(From the Milwaukee Journal.)

In the United States court at Pittsburg thirty three
Pennsylvania brewers have been fined $4,000 in all
for of money in the congressional election of
1914. On similar charge the United States Brew
ers association has been fined S10,000-the maximum
amount possible under the federal law.
The charge under which these brewers pun
ished that they raised and spent fund exceeding
81 0000 to influence the election of nited States
senator and thirty-sN members of the lower house
of congress.
The whole thing is staggering. Here an at
tempt to debauch the electorate of great common
wealth. to buy seats in the halls of congress and to
pervert to selfish and sordid purposes the govern
nent of the nation. 1t not only done in violation
of law, but it is destructive of representative gov
ernment.
The United States attorney charged in court that
these brewers boasted in their circulars of their
ability to poison the ranks of organized labor thru
labor unions to kill session of congress two
hundred bills inpical to the liquor interests and to
capture entire states at elections.
1t is not the liquor traffic in itself but the social
and political crimes of those engaged in it, which lead
the rapid enactment of prohibitory laws all over
the country People resent government by brewer
and dister. People resent the election of legisa-
and other public officers, city, state and national
to serve ends hostile social decency to rule by the
people, to the very life of the nation.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04

bring about better understanding IN
that community between organized la
Dor and the public; second, that or
ganized labor could be brought in clos
er contact with the fine state educa-
tional institution, the University OF
Colorado, located there, which the very
democratic and progressive faculty
wishes all members of organized labor
to realize is open to their sons and
daughters to obtain a higher educa-
ton; third, to bring about a stimulus
to the spirit of democracy which or
ganized labor has always fought for
its cardinal principle-the universal
brotherhood of man; which does not
mean that because a man is MEM
Der of organized labor he is an op-
ponent of government and believes in
the destruction of life and property
because another disagrees with him;
but he believes that he is entitled to
the right to join with his employer at
the conference table and discuss econ
omic conditions pertaining to his craft
and the business which he has helped
create and maintain.
Organize New Unions.
This spirit seemed to exist in the
breasts of many craftsmen in this
community, and needed only the aid
of older and experienced workers of
organized labor to assist them in or
ganizing their crafts. The result has
been that many of the various crafts
have been organized, and number
are in formulative mood. That the
convention is going to prove to be all
that the profers of the invitation ex-
pected is shown on every hand.
Boulder is a beautiful place, situat-
ed about 40 miles northwest of Den
yer. having been incorporated half
century ago. Tho it has not kept
pace with the up-to-date civic i'm
provements of many communities,
within the past two years there has
been plenty of evidence that restless
people was beginning to notice that
something ought to be done along the
! lines Of betterment in municipal al
fairs. This movement has resulted in
the city creating paving district IN
the downtown section, having been be-
gun a short time ago, and the prog
ress of which will be in evidence when
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-08-04

Federation of Labor, and as for legis-
lation, it will no doubt be shown that
the labor movement never falters and
falls back, but is always advancing.
Among the many vital questions of
the day will be those which have been
brought about by the entrv of our
country IN the world war, particularly
involving the workers of this state.
There also will be educational features
brought to the attention of the fed
Grafton.
The university faculty has been
tages of its extension course, along
with its other departments, and is do
ing all in its power to make this con-
vention a glowing success. 1t has
granted the State Federation the use
of its buildings and campus for its
convention and gatherings, and has
arranged for an 'inspection" period
on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug.
s, at which time all members of the
convention and visitors will be given
the opportunity of inspecting the vari-
GUS buildings. One of the most in
teresting of these, no doubt, will be
the engineering building with its varl-
GUS departments.
its leader, President Livingston Far
rand, has been called away on war
duty, as he was one of the principal
workers to make the convention one
Boulder will remember. He will be
represented in spirit by the faculty if
not in person as has been shown by
the active work on the part of Acting
President Norlin, Dean Fleming, Pro-
fessor Hunter, State Geologist George,
Dean Hellems, and other members of
the faculty.
The convention will begin its ses-
sions in the Hale Scientific building,
which stands about the center of the
campus, Monday, Aug. 6, and will con-
tinue in session each subsequent day
until adjournment.
The following program has been ar
ranged:
Monday. Aug. 6.
Music by Orchestra of Boulder Lo-
cal No $50, A. F. of NJ.
Opening of convention by P. L.
Dennhardt, chairman Of convention
committee.