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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
Prince Lyoff With Demo cratic Government as Dumas Plan.
IMPRESS AND HEIR ,- SAFE IN FINLAND
rmneror Nicholas Reported Prisoner fin Monastery Where He Was Forced to Sign Abdlcation--Grand Duke
 Michael win Let People Vote.

Decision whether Grand Duko Michel Alexandrovitch shall occupy the Russian throne, abdicated by his brother. Emnernr Nicholae II, will be left to a pleb'scite of the Russian people. according to r1anife7to is- sued by the grand tuke. This is taken in some quarters to mean that Grand Duke Michael dces ro+ i,to~ I to accept the regency temporarily, but only after the holding of elec- tons.
 The whereabouts of the late Emper- or Nicholas is left somewhat in doubt by conflicting advices, one of which said he is being held prisoner in a house of parliament, another that .,e probably is at monastary in Pskoff, where he signed his abdication at the demand of committee from the duna.
 The Russian empress and the crown prince are reported safe in Finland.
 The Russian garrison at Syeaborg, which defends Helsingfors, is report ed to have mutinied and refused to JUL tuC 1CNO1utlOu16LS
 New York, March 1.-The empress and crown prince of Russia are now safe in Finland, and the emperor is at the Snetorgorsky monastery n Pskoff according to cablegram made public here today by the Rus sian-American Asiatic corporation
 According to Ivan Norodny, head of the corporation, the cable was from their representative in Petrograd, and was transmitted to the Belgian minister. The Russian-American Asiatic corporation is a commercial organization with headquarters 'n Petrograd. It's office here was established shortly after the war be- gan.
 Mir. Norody also announced the re- ceipt of dispatch saying that the duma is promulgating orders for the formation of a government to be known as the United States of Rus- sia, with Prince Lvoff as president
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
NEW POLICY ANNOUNCED.
Provisional Government Gives Out
 Platform.

London. March 17-The provi- sional government in Russia has is- sued the following appeal to the pep. pie, according to Reuters Petrcgrad correspondent:
 "Citizens:.sf The executive com- mittee of the duma with the aid and support of the garrison of the cap- 1tal and its inhabitants has succeed ca n triumphing over the obnoxious forces of the old regime in such a manner that we are able to proceed 10 more stable organization of the executive power with men whose past political activity assures them lne country's confidence"
 The names of the members of the new government are u en given an'l the appeal continues:
 First. an immediate general ann nesty for all political and religious offenses, including terrorist acts and military and agrarian cffenses.
 "secord. liberty of speech and the press: freedom for all units and strikes, with the extension of these iioerties to military officials within tho limits admitted b, military re- Quirements.
 Third. abolition of all social, re- heicus and national restrictions.
 Fourth, proceed forthwith to the preparation and convocation of as- sembly based on universal suffrage which will establish a governmental regime.
 :. Fifth, the substitution of the po. nee tv 8 national militia with chiefs 10 be elected and responsible to tn" government.
 Sixth, communal elections to be passed on universal suffrage.
 Seventh, the troops which par alcipated in the revolutionary move. Ment will not be disarmed but will remain in Petrograd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
WILSON WILL ACT.
President Prepared to Take Drastic
 Action in Railroad Situation.

Washington, March 17.-There was increased hope in the capital tonight that the threatened railroad strike, al- ready postponed through President Wilson's mediators, would be averted altogether. The president himself is said to be hopeful of an agreement which would relieve him of the neces- sity for drastic steps to prevent the the face of the international crisis.
 Whether the supreme court, on whose course future moves may hinge, will deliver an opinion Monday on the Adamson law remains sub iect of speculation. Members of the court met today to prepare opinions. They separated a few minutes before word came from New York that postponement of the strike had been agreed to. There is apprehension in some quarters that the well-knOwn conviction of some of the justices that the nations greatest tribunal never should be put in the attitude of act- ing under any sort of duress might cause further delay in the announce ment of decision.
 Although the president kept in close touch today and tonight with his mediators in New York, he took no action in the negotiations, and it was said at the white house no further move was contemplated until the New York conferences were concluded. Meanwhile the government is not losing sight of the critical conditions with which it would be compelled to deal should mediation fail. The presi- dent and other officials continued to- day their consideration oi what steps can be taken legally to keep traffic moving in case of strike. but no definite course was decided upon. Steps considered included the calling out of the national guard to aid in the operation of mail and food trains.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

a decision Monday on the Adamson law had been discussed, as well as the interpretation to be placed upon the law by both sides to the contro- versy in event of it's being upheld.
 It was learned that uppermost of the questions to be considered co- morrow will be the attitude of the brotherhoods and the railroads in the event that the Adamson law is held by the supreme court to be uncenstl- tutional. 1t is learned that tentl- tive agreement already has been reached, and that the conference to- morrow will be to settle the details MT. Gompers is to participate in this conference.
 The first thing MT. Gompers did after arriving here tonight was to communicate with Secretary Lane and inform him he was ready to go to work. The labor leader denied en- phatically he Intentionally absented himself from the conference. He said he left hotel in Atlantic City because he desired rest, and went to stay with private family. He did not learn of his appointment as q mediator until this afternoon when he went to the hotel to get mail, and was told he was wanted on the lon: distance telephone. He immediately communicated with his secretary in Washington, and then started for New York.
 Stone Says Situation Unchanged. Immediately following the an nouncement this afternoon that tho strike had been postponed, the broth erhood chiefs denied themselves 70 everyone, saying they would have no statement to make, and that any in- formation concerning the negotia- tions would have to come from Secre- tary Lane. Later, however, Warren s. Stone, chief of the Engineers, said
 "The situation is unchanged. As reasonable men we did not want tC fly in the. face of the presidents ad visers, and when they requested q postponement of the strike for 4S hours, we made the concession tc enable them to work out their plans Unless something iItervenes, the situation will be the same Monday night as it would have been at { o'clock tonight"
 After the statement by MT. Lee | several hours later, an effort wal made to see Secretary Lane, but l was said he had retired, and did not wish to be disturbed. When the con ference ended today he announced he had no statement to make and would have none before tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
DE fAC10S LOST
 ABOUT l,2CO IN
 ROSARIO FIGHT J-asrez Officials Admit That Villa Victorious. and Now
 Holds Towns.
FETGNING DEFEAT.
 OUTWITS MURGUIA
Retreating to Rosario, Villa Leads Carranza Troops Into Open, Sur lrising and Routing Them
 Next Morning.

Fl Paso, Texas, March 17.-General Murguia lost 1,2OO men in killed. wounded and missing a: the battle of Rosario. according to a refugee who arrived from Chihuahua City tonight. Murgnia also lost six cannon, 15 ma chine guns and large quantities # stores and ammunition, according Q this man. He said when Villa entered Parral he ordered two Ger mans and seven Syriars executed for aiding government troops.
 It was admitted at Juarez that Villa had been successful against Murguia's force south of Parral, and that Villa held Parral, Magistral an ] possibly Jiminez and Santa Rosalia
 The CarranZa troops at Rosario arc said to have been led by subordi- nate in the absence of General Mur- guia, who was in Chihuahua City They met Villas band at Stallforth 10 miles north, last Saturday. Villa pretended defeat and returned to Rosario. Government troops followed and encamped that night few miles above town. Led into a false sense of security, government soldiers were lying around camp Sunday morning when they were caught by surprise attack. The foot soldiers were all killed, wounded or captured. the cavalry escaping. The survivors did not exceed 800, out of the 2,00O en- gagged. They worked their way to Parral, followed the railroad to Jiminez and went north on the Mexi- can Central. Villa followed as far as Jiminez.
 The same authority said authorities at Chihuahua City are making ready for an emergency. as railroad ties were being loaded on freight trains People there arc expecting Ohregon to take over the government before Carranza has we'll begun his new term.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
Declare Obregon Loyal.

Ell Paso Texas, March 17-Eduardo de soriano Bravo. Mexican consul here tonight denied thlt General O. regon was leading t new political movement in Mexico. He announced that Oregon would continue to serve in the Carranza cabinet until May !, when Carranza will be inaugurated as president and appoint new cabinet. This was offered as conclusive pro )f that Obregon's loyalty is unquestio1- cd by Carranza 5
 Villa partisans denied that Villa has any part in the reported move ment, adding that Obregon and Villa are bitter enemies.
 The German question in Mexico took definite form when 1t was said that Obregon is known to be friendly to Germans in Mexico City, who had access to his office at all times while he was minister of war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
SUFFRAGIsTS START
 DRIVE ON CONGRESS

{ Washington. March 17.-Suffra- gistc are planning a drive to win support from the Southern states, ,o start April 1. Each congressm from those states will be visited by inc crusaders, if he is at home when the expedition enters his section. His home town will he invaded. and his constituents will be exnorted to urge him to support suffrage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
NO FLOOD CHANGES.

Washington. March 17-There have heen no developments in the last "A hours in the flccd situation in the Ohio and lower Mississippi river sy'-- ters. the weather bureau announced tonight. excent that rams have neces- stated additional flood warnings for .ho lower Cumberland and middle Tennessee rivers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
WILL AGAIN URGE
 R. R. LEGISLATION

Washington, March 17.-When con- gress convenes in extra session next month President Wilson plans to re- new his request for railway legisla- ton which failed at the last session. He will again ask congress to confer upon the president specific authority to take over the railroads in national emergency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
MAN WEDS HIS STEPMOTHER.

Gallipolis, O., March 17.-Willard Houser has been married to Mrs. Stella Houser, his stepmother, who is the mother of three children ov Houser's father. Houser's father died three months ago. By Willards mar riage he becomes stepfather as well as half brother to his fathers chil- dren.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
NOTICE!-NOTICE!

All persons are hereby notified that the public dumping ground IS 10. cated at the foot of Texas street, anu thst all refuse and waste materials mist he dumped at this place. Dump ing on vacant lots or punilc !,ption prTptlu lu at any other location is a vlolatlon '3 of the law and such violations "'i hereafter be rlgidly prosecuted.
 A0' o s. BLOOM,
 o a- , Mayor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
WOMAN FOUND DEAD.

Scranton, Pa., March 17.-When the mail man stopped at 239 Franx- lin avenue he had a postcard for Mrs. A. Brown. The card read, Are you alive? Am in Paterson, N. J.," and was signed George Watson" Mrs. Brown was not alive. She was found dead sitting in chair. She lived alone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
FINDS s5CO IN TIN CAN.

Rochester. Ind, March 17.-When cleaning up a house formerly occu- pied by George Grupp of Kewanna, who died of exposure in his own home B. A.Young found a tomato can in the cellar containing $500, all in gold coins. The can was among several cans of fruit. Grupp left an estate valued at $40,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
MILLIONS HONOR
 IRELAND'S SAINT

Dublin, March list. Patrick's Day passed quietly here. Many coun- try people were in town. but there were no processions. Church ser vices were largely attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

Washington. March l7.-Pres!dert Wilson and all white house employees today wore sprigs of shamrock sent them by John Redmond, Irish Nation alist leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
cOysrLs RETURN TO MEXICO

Warrington. March 17-American consular officers. withdrawn from wevico marv months ago, when the border situation was acute, have been ordered back, the state department announces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
TAXPAYERS NOTICE.

On and after March 18th, 1917, the
 Tax Collectors Office will be open
 at 7:3O p. m. for the convenience oe
 those who cannot pay curing the day R. H. WILLIAMS, 3-11-10t. Collector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
Settlement Assured,

Cleveland, March 17-From an ab- solutely reliable and authoritative source it has been learned that tho four railroad brotherhood chiefs in New York have been assured of satisfactory settlement of the rail- road labor controversy by Monday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

New York. March 17-New york's St. Patrick's Day parade, Of 10000 men was called off on account of rain, the third time in 25 years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
EAGLES BALL.

Eagles hall Thursday, March 22. auspices F. o. E. Ashford's orches- tra. Dancing at 9 p. m. 3-13-9t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

Japan's efforts to increase the pro- duction of cotton in Formosa so far have been failures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

WANrED-GOOD, CLEAN COTTON
 rags at Graphic office. tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
CONFERENCE IN N. I. RESULTS IN A
 COMPLETE VICTORY FOR BROTHERHOOD
AGREEMENT FOR DISAPPOINTMENT OF STRIKE FOR 48 HOURS IS FOLLOWED BY STATE MENT BY LEE THAT CONCESSIONS BY
 RAILROADS WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE.

Before News of Postponement of Strike Sent Out Rail road Men in Four States Quit Work-Railroad Man agers Assert Settlement Depends Upon Deci-
 sion Adamson Law, Expected Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18
PRESIDENT WIRES RAILROAD PEOPLE TO GET TOGETHER Expresses Pleasure at Agreement to Postpone
 Strike 48 Hours. SEEKS POWER TO
 PREVENT TIE-UP Apprehension in Some Quarters That Supreme Court May Not Hand Down Decision on Adams0n
 Law Tomorrow.

New York, March 17.-An official would not permit the use of his name made the flat statement tonight that there will be no strike; that the brotherhoods had won a complete victory
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 Washington, March 17.-President Wilson tonight telegraphed represen- tatives of the railroads and their em- ployes, meeting in New York, express ing pleasure over the agreement to postpone the threatened. nationwide strike until Monday, and earnestly urging that further conferences be held to draw the two sides closer to- gether. The presidents message fol- lows:
 T am exceedingly glad that the con- ferences have been reopened. and that the prospects of settlement look brighter. I hope earnestly, for the sake of both sides and also for the sake of the nation, that the two parties will continue to draw closer together, and that further conferences will lead to the result the entire country hopes for and expects"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-18

tASSOClateQ PfeSS summary
 After many hammerings of the Ge.- man line in the Somme sector of France, the British armies at last have captured Bapaulne, considered the first and perhaps the main ob- jective of the long British advance in that sector. At the same time the towns of Le Tranloy and Achiete le Petit also were taken.
 General Haig's forces entered Ba- paume Saturday morning, after se- were fighting and found the town in flames, the Germans having fired it.
 French troops north of the Ancre river and between that river and the Disc have thrust their way forward to a depth of two and one-half miles along front of 13 mi'@sss-5-
 The German war office admits the retirement of the German forces along mile front near Beauvraignes and Lassigny, in the Cse region, os we'll as between Silly and St. Pierre Vast wood on the Somme front
 Advance on 16-Mlle Front.
 London. March 1.-The British troons have made another extended advance. entering German positions On front of 16 miles, according o the official report from British head quarters in France tonight On the north. tho British gain from Ba- r'umo. through Monchy au Bois, in clrded the village of Le Tranlov, tchiet le Petit, Achiet le Grand, Pucroy and others. On the south the British gains include the various vil- 1"ges, Les Maisonette. south of Per onne, and Frenes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-22
Arrested For Failing TO Register

The htst arrest Tor failing'to register
for miluary,service on June eth, re
ported in Mindham county, was made
at the brooklyn jail Monday, by
United Stales Marshall Hawley Of
Hartford The marshall took into his
custody, Cites b. Woodson, coloted, Of
Brooklyn, and took him To Hartford
It's alleged That Noodson s failure
to register was deliberate on his part
and that at The time it created con,
siderable comment in the town, II is
said that Woodson stated that he could
not be forced to register According
to Albert Field, the jaiior Noodson
gave his age as 50 years.
Woodson was committed To jail last
Saturday after being found guilty OF
stealing bunch of keys. lie was un'
able to pay the fine imposed
Now Woodson will have the federal
authorities to deal with for having
failed to register, and is liable to SEN
tence of year in Jail and will be OBJ
lipated TO register, also with the pros
pect, as an alternative TO the jail SEN
tence, OF being forced 10 enlist for mil
itary service,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-22
Woman Worker in County Needed
Effort to Have More Sheep Raised

The windham County Farmers As
ISOLATION asks the women of the
county to meet Miss NJ. +. spragae Of
the Connecticut Agricultural College
at storrs, To discuss the important
questions of food economy and con-
servetion and particularly the possible
appointment of a woman worker in
Windhan County, at meeting to be
held IL The Farmers Association
rooms, MON block, Wednesday, June
-, at p. m. The meeting will be
open 20 the public. Miss Spfague is
vel known in connection with the eX-
tension work Of the College Canning
CLUBS, an1 mas recently been appoint
Ell chuunau of the Connecticut
NomcH Food Conservation com
mitlee 81 The Council OF National De
fence
Olher counties already have women
WORKERS IL is felt that Windham
County should keep up with the in
terest shown in other counties, and a
good attendance is hoped for at the
meeting Much interest is already
being shown in the county in canning
of fruits and vegetables by the cold
pack method, as recommended by the
Department of Agriculture. Last
given in West Woodstock by Miss
Rosamond Danielson of Putnam, at
the home of Mrs. Jarvis Hall. This
week Thursday afternoon there was
demonstration at the home of Mrs. +.
b. Harrison at Woodstock, and another
is scheduled for Thompson this Fri.
day. Dates for demonstrations can be
arranged through the Farmers as
sociation, Putnam.
The Farmers association is cooperat-
ing in giving assistance in placing a
carload Of three hundred sheep in the
state. rhe sheep will be put out at
cost, which will be approximately
fifteen dollars per head. They are
grade Lincoln Ramboullet yearling
ewes, and are believed TO be particular
iY adapted to Connecticut conditions.
Ii Is hoped Al least few farmers in
Windham county Will be interested in
taking advantage Of this opportunity
u make a beginning with the sheep
ltinleiestea, please get inatoueh with
the Farmers association.
New leaflets are available Tree OF
clarke as follows; "fhe Bean Weevil;'
spraying Potatoes "Fimely sug.
gesuous for the Home Garden.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-22
RoYaI Marriages.

The marriage register of the Chapel
Royal is the concern not OF the register
general but Of the clerk of the closet.
The king. Of course. is not required.
like ordinary mortals, to register the
birth of his children, nor must he
cause the death of his predecessor TO
be registered. And as the Chapel
Royal is a ''Royal Peculiar" says Lon
don Tit-Bits, the ordinary law as to
the registration Of marriages does not
apply either. But a register is kept by
the clerk of the closet-at present Bish-
op Royal Carpenter-who duly records
the baptiSmS, marriages and burialS of
the immediate members of the
royal family, and the baptsms and
marriages of those 10 whom the king
grants the use of the Chapel Royal fer
these ceremonies.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-22
Obituary
Mrs w. Troe bridge

Caroline Perrin, wife Of Ingolshy w.
Tfowbfdee OF Pomffet, died at her
home, Monday afternoon, after an ill
ness Of some weeks duration.
Mrs. Tfowbridge was a lifelong resi-
dent Of Pomfret having been born in
that town, June 10Th, 1913, daughter
of Jedediah and Harriet May Perrin
Mrs. Trowbfidge was married Jan.
DIST, 1879, and two children were born
Of the union, John ". of Pomfret and
Mrs. Lucia ,Trowbfidge Colcord Of
Portland, Me-, who, with the husband,
survive. Mrs. TroW bridge also leaves
sister, MIS-. John 4. Alyord Of Man
chester.
The funeral service was from the
home Thursday afternoon at 2o3clock,
Rev. +. ID. Sargent Of the Putnam
Congregational church officiating
There was singing by quartette com
posed of Misses Clara and Margaret
Maertens, Kenneth Sharpe and Wal
lace smith, who sang, Beautiful Isle
Of Somewhere aud Only Remembered
by What / Have Done. Burial was in
the Grove street cemetery, Putnam.
Chester {. Chandler
Chester tady Chandler, son OF Mr.,
and Mrs Finest Chandler, died at the
home of his parents, sunday morning,
from pneumonia. lie was years old.
The funeral was from the home Tues
day afternoon, Rev. A. h. Stone Of the
Baptist church officiating. Burial
was In The Grove Street cemetery
Henry Lucy
The body OF Henry Lucy, II, who
died in Hartford, was brought 10 Put
nam Monday afternoon. The boy was
the son of J f. Lucy, landlord Of
Hotel Chickering The body was tax
en- TO Boston Wednesday for burial