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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
.Asquith Expresses Gratitude.

London, April 6.-Former Premier Asquith has given the following state ment to the Associated Press in con nection with the entry of the United States into the war:
 ''There is not man among us who does not breathe more freely now when he knows that through the action of the president of the United States and congress, the whole English speaking race is to fight as comrades, side by side. in the most momentous struggle in history. The presidents s speech will live in the annals of eloquence as a worthy and noble eX- position of the grounds and the aims of great national resolve.
 "The people of the United States have been forced. as the United King dom was forced, into a struggle which, in neither case, was of our own seek ing. They have realized, as we have realized, that the choice lay between peace with humiliation and war with honor There was no middle course, for armed neutrality, as the president points out with irresistible cogency affords no secure or powerful foot hold.
 'The president urges upon his fel- low citizens the utmost practical CO., operation in counsel with the allies and promises every form of effective help that America can provide. We, on this side of the Atlantic, acknoWl- edge his appeal and his assurance with profound sympathy and gratitude. We nave never presumed to dictate or even. 10 suggest to our kinSman in the United States what their course should De, but we have in our heart of hearts longed that the time might come when their strength would be joined with CUTS m struggle SO consonant to all tlat IS best m our common instincts and traditions. That day has now dawned, and we believe that it's sun
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
OBITUARY
VETERAN RAILROAD MAN
 DIES AT LITTLE ROCK
Body of ]. R. LeB0sque, for 30 Years With Cotton Belt System, Will
 Arrive Here Sunday Morning.

The body of J. R. LeBosque, veteran railroad man, and for 3" years a pas senger conductor in the employ of the Cotton Belt, who died Thursday morn ing in hospital at Little Rock, will be brought to Pine Bluff Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock, and will be shipped on the northbound Cotton Belt train at 1:1S o'clock to St. Louis, for cremation
 Than MT. LeBOsque, there were few railroad men in this section more widely known. or held in greater esteem generally. For a half cen- tury he had been actively engaged m railroad work, and for some years he made his home at the Jefferson hotel here, with Mrs. LeBosque, while he had passenger run on the Cotton Belt. Later he removed to Little Rock, where he had resided until his death. MT. LeBosque was ill only a few days, pneumonia causing his death
 A native of Fairmont, W. Va. Mr LeBosque was the son Of parents who had come direct to that place from
  birthday anniversary occurring the day before his death. He was a Mason of the thirty-second degree, and Knight Templar, of the New port, Ky, lodge and commandery. and of Sahara Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of this city.
 Besides his widow, who was Mi ss Mary Elliott of Bardstown, Ky, he IS survived by two sons, John Elliott LeBosque of Tulsa, Okla, and Henry LeBosque of Memphis, Tenn, and two sisters in Philadelphia, Mrs. s. 5. Ethridge and Miss Mary LeBosque.
 Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Little Rock, at Fl Ruble temple, Shrners, and the body will lie in state until Sunday morning. when it will be brought here.
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STUTTGART MAN DENIES ARREST
 AS GERMAN SPY

Reports were in circulation in Pine Bluff yesterday to the effect that two United States secret service men had rushed to Stuttgart, arrested Ger man-born resident of that place, nailed up his house and carted him off to a dungeon somewhere because he had written letter to President Wilson, threatening to start something" if the United States declared war against Germany.
 The Graphic's correspondent al Stuttgart last night reported that he had called on the German-born resi- dent mentioned in the rumor, and that the man had indignantly denied being arrested The man also disclaimed any knowledge of any letter he had written President Wilson. and further more, knew nothing and cared less about anybody Starting anything" The man in question is reputable, quiet-lOving resident of Stuttgart, widely known and highly popular.
 Plenty Such Rumors.
 There are plenty such rumors in circulation herea bouts, due to the proneness of many folk to believe anything they hear. One report has had it that white men-presum blv and preferably Germans-have been busy in this section trying to organize the negroes to an insurrection against the whites and to serve as soldiers for the kaiser.
 It has even been said that these agents were working particularly among negroes who arc members of ] fraternal organizations. because such negroes already have uniforms which | will serve them.
 Leaders of the negroes in this city and section indignantly deny the truth of these rumors and assert that | the negroes now, as always in the past, will prove their patriotism. A mass meeting of negroes has been called for tonight at the Miller theater building in State street, where Ferd i Havis and other leaders will make patriotic talks.
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A PINE BLUFF MAN GIVES EVIDENCE
His Testimony Will Interest Every
 Pine Bluff Reader.

The value of local evidence is in. disputable. It Is the kind of evidence we accept as true because we know we can prove it for ourselves. There has been plenty of such evidence in the Pine Bluff papers lately, and this straightforward testimony has es- tablished a confidence in the minds of Pine Bluff people that will not be easily shaken.
 William H. Schaaf, blacksmith, 313 B. Third street, Pine Bluff, says: T was bothered the greater part of my life with weak kidneys. I had a dull ache in my back for long time and there were sharp, shooting pains across my kidneys. My kidneys acted too freely day and night. Dizzy spells distressed me and specks seemed to float before my eyes. Doan's Kidney Pills put my kidneys in good shape and did me good m every way. I always keep supply of Doan's on hand"
 Price, 50c, at all dealers. Don simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Schaaf had. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN.

The s50,000 Confederate monument erected on Shiloh battlefield by the Daughters of the Confederacy is 70 be unveiled next month.
 The Massachusetts Nurses club s planning the erection in Boston of a clubhouse which will be the large st and best equipped of its kind in the country.
 For the first time in the 60 years of its existence, the New Orleans Academy of Science has elected a woman president She is Mrs. Elliot J. Northrup, wife of professor of Tulane university
 7 Officials of the Boston Elevated railway are anticipating emergency measures whereby women would be employed as conductors on cars in the event of the drafting of the men employees for military service.
 Three young women, members of families of United States Marine Corps officers, have been working in- dustriously every day at the marine recruiting tent on historic Boston Common for the purpose of stimulat- ing enlistments in the corps.
 Miss Grace G. Mack of Salem has been granted a certificate to be an o1ficial measurer of leather, under the Massachusetts state law She $ me first woman to be granted suca a certificate, although there are near- iy boO male measurers in the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
J. 5. ENTRY INTO WAR SIGNAL FOR
 JOY IN BRITAIN
Lloyd George and Asquith Express Gratitude Over
 Decision.

London, April 6.-Premier Lloyd George today gave to American news papers on behalf of the war cabinet the following statement:
 America has at one bound become world power in a sense she never was before. She waited until she found cause worthy of her traditions.
 'The American people held back un- til they were convinced that the fight was not sordid scrimmage for pow CT and position, but an unselfish strug- gle to overthrow a sinister conspiracy against human liberty and human life. Once that conviction was reached the great republic of the west has leaped into the arena, and she stands now with European democracies, who, bruised and bleeding after three years of grim conflict, still fight the most savage foe that ever menaced the free dom of the world
 'The glowing phrases of the presi- dents noble delverance illumines the horizon and makes clearer than ever the goal we are striving to reach"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
HELD AS GERMAN SPY.
Suspect in Texas Carried Maps of
 Texas-Pacific Railway.

Dallas. Texas, April 6.--An officer of the department of justice left here today for Collinsville, Texas, to take charge of a man arrested there as a German spy. ~
 According to information reaching kere the man had on him maps of the Texas & Pacific railway from Fl Paso and various bridge locations in detail: complete series of railroad and high way bridge maps in that county, show ing the military posts along the coast and border, and roads leading to the United States from Mexico.
 The maps and blueprints were drawn by the man himself, apparently The lettering on them was in Ger man. The man, German, claims he Wa was making a pleasure hike through Texas. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
CLOSE CONTESTS AT HIGn SCHOOL fOR HIGH nONORs
 z
Boys and Girls Selected to Represent School at State
 Competition.

Contests were held at the high school last night before a large and interested gathering of friends of the various pupils to select the boys and girls who will represent Pine Bluff in the musical and literary contests at the annual competition to be held in Little Rock.
 Each of the contestants made a most cheditable showing. and the judges had no easy task selecting the winners As the result of the contests, the following will represent the Pine Bluff High school at Little Rock:
 Piano, Estelle Simpson first, Zelda Davis second.
 Reading, Frances Lake first. Frances Land second.
 Defamation. Joe Mccain.
 Voice, Marie Atkinson first, Mamie O'Donnell second.
 The following statement was giver out last night by the judges:
 "Tbe results shown above differ slightly from those announced at the conclusion of the contests in the read ing contest. The announcement placed Frances Land first. The mistake was made in the announcing in the follow ing manner. Frances Lakes name was written second on two of the sheets and Frances Lands name Wa: written in the second place on tho third sheet. The names look yer! much alike. Tn calling off the result Frances Lakes grading on one shee was credited to Frances Land.
 "In this connection the following rule, used in the state association con tests, is quoted:
 "In case any contestant is giver first by two judges, such contestan shall be given first place without re gard to total rank
 Frances Lake was graded first or two of the sheets, thus entitling he1 to first under the state rule"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
NATION REPORTS U-bOATS
 IN GULF 0F MEX.

Washington, April 6.-Persistent but hitherto unconfirmed reports Of Ger man submarines waiting in the Gulf of Mexico for the opening of hostilities of the United States were further sup ported today by advices to the govern ment from Europe.
 The full nature of the governments information is not disclosed. but it was received from one of the neutrals con- tiguous to Germany, which has served as clearing house for German infor- nation since the severance of diplo- matic relations.
 It was reported that more than a score of German submarines were al ready in Mexican waters. Persons here who have been given attention to the subject think the estimate of num- bers is high, but feel no doubt that German submarines are somewhere on this side of the Atlantic. most prob ably in Mexican waters, and that some of them have been there since early in February.
 There is no doubt here that if the U-boats are in the gulf they are being supplied from Mexican shores bases. Those who hold these views also are convinced that something closely ap- preaching the arrangements proposed by Foreign Minister Zimmerman in his celebrated communication intended for General Carranza have been achieved, and that the whole matter including the supplying of submarines from Mexican shores, was arranged by Mexican Minister Zubaran in Berlin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
BABY LEMENS' FUNERAL.

The funeral of little Herbert Edward Lemens, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lemens, was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the family home, 1305 East Second avenue, with services by Rev. II. A. Stowell, rector Of Trinity Episcopal church. Inter- ment was in Bellwood cemetery and the pallbearers were Ed Maley, Ed Healy, O. c. Keeler and C. A. Booth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
ASK RESIGNATION
 OF CONGRESSMAN

Chicago, April 6.-Congressman at Large William F.. Mason of Illinois, who, yesterday at Washington, stated his opposition to declaring war against Germany and asserted that the people of Illinois want no war, was called upon in resolutions adopted last night by the Illinois commandery of the military order of the Loyal Legion "to retract his words or resign the trust to which he has proved false
 The order is composed of veterans of the civil war and their descend ants
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
FLAG IN SPOTLIGHT.

Tho American flag flying over the city hall moved into "the spotlight" last night, being Illuminated through the use Of floodlight lamp and shade, such as are used to Illuminate the courthouse. The flag presented an exceptionally handsome appearance last night and attracted much atten- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
TOBACCO BURNS.

Ciarksville, Tenn. April 6.-Fire hefe today destroyed two warehouses containing l,506 hogsheads of tobacco, causing loss estimated at $500 600, partially covered by insurance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
FIND POSITIONS FILLED
 WITH GERMAN DEAD
(Continued from page one.)

 tacks brought French success i'll re- covering lost ground cast of Sapi- gneul.
 Elsewhere south of the Somme no infantry activity of moment is re- corded.
 A German success at Tobely brig head, on the Stokhod river in Vol hynia is reported by Berlin to have resulted in the capture of 13O Russian officers and 9.5G0 men, The Germans also took 15 guns and 150 machine guns and mine throwers.
 South of Ruga, Petrograd reports the Germans entered Russian trenches but were driven out, by counter at- tacks.
 Turkish troops are in retreat be- for the Russian and British forces that joined hands Monday on the left bank of the Diala river.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
kAISER'S DEFEAT CERTAIN,

Montevideo, Uruguary, April 6.--"The intervention of the United States in the war removes the possibility of triumph by the Germans" says Fl Dia. Tt means an important reinforcement to the enemies of the German military autocracy."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
CUP FOR TENNIS TOURNEY.

w. C. Alexander chairman of tho tennis committee of the Pine Bluff Country club, has purchased a hand some loving cup whicn will be award ed the winner of the tennis tourna- Hent to he staged at tho handsome grounds of the club this season, prob ably the latter part of June.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

several members of congress turned over to the department of justice tele- grams and letters threatening thei1 lives for supporting the war resolu- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
\ BRITISH PATRIOT.

London.-In voluntc aring for na, tional service in clerical work at the regulation salary of s6.25 a week, Sir James Bell. town clerk of the city of London Is leaving for the time being
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

The Russian provisional government i'as repealed all laws in force limit Ing rights of Russian citizens regard ings creeds and religions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

The freight steamship Zealanda flying the American flag, has been wrecked" according to a cablegram received by her owners, the Universal Transportation company. from their agents in Liverpool All on board were saved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

shall not set until the two great Eng democracies can rejoice together as fellow workers and fellow combatants, over the triumph of free dom and of right.
 HI. H. ASQUITH."
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27
THE COMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS EVE

The crowd did not assemble in
as reat a number as was expect
ed Christmas eve for the Commun
ity exercises, but those who were
present enjoyed srIendid short
program that aroused great deal
of enthusiasm. Mr. Vi HI Carver
presided as chairman and IS usual
was fae, willis splendid short talks
were made by Judges Porter. Cum
ningham and Mr. Phanor BFeazeaie
that brought forth rounds of APP
plause an everybody janed in
singing America, star s'!sangIed
Banner, Praise God and wound
up with La Macselaise.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27
Our Oldest and Most
HonOred Citizen.

The 1O3rd, anniversary of Mrs.
Emily Hyams is being celebrated
today in the midst Other family
and many friends, who never
cease to marvel at this wonderful
young old lady, who receives
and entertains them with as much
vivacity and charm as she did
when in the hey day of youth.
That she may continue to live
and rejoice them for many year
to come, is the earnest wish of The
Enterprise.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27

That Natchitoches will 20 over
the top in its Red Cross Christmas
membership drive is a certainty,
as while many of the outlying
districts haye not yet reported
enough have, to be assured that
when the campaign that has been
extended until after the holidays
ends, old Natchitoches will make
splendid showing.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

No hunting or trespassino allow
ed upon my place opposite town
or the Richard Spencer place two
miles below town, on Cane River.
N. T. BIRD.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27
Miss Rellah Ward

Mr.. and Mrs. p. |. Cloutier ar
! children of Bermuda, are anon
u the visitors who motor in quir
often OF business and pleasure.
II Perfection Oil Heaters an
1 Charter Oak coal and wood heaters
I will heat any where.
! IS. & H. KAFFIE.
Mrs. Eloise DeBfeux came dow
from Shreveport to spend tn
. holidays and with her daughter
l Valery, is the guest of Mr. ant
Mrs. Tom Prudhomme.
Misses Marguerite Stewart,
Helen Freeman and Sarah Viii
hanson returned from their schools
to spend the holidays at home.
Mrs. Emily Prudhomme of
Shreveport, came down, not only
to spend the Yuletide but particu-
IarIy to be here today to help
celebrate the 103rd. anniversary of
her mother.
Prompt delivery of all the
delicacies of the season if ordered
from
IS. Dipaola
MIR. Z Beede of Baton Rouge,
spent Thursday in town on bust
ness when he was a pleasant caller
at this Office.
Mr.. Levin McCook left on Sat-
lbrday night for Jacksonville, Fla,
where he has been assigned to the
QJartermaster's department.
Mrs. S. R.. Harmanson
and little son of Bunkie came NJ
Christmas night and will spend the
rest of the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Phillips.
Mr.. Malcolm Katie reached
home from Chicago where he is |
attending the University, to spend |
a couple of weeks. 1
After a months visit to her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Phil
lips, Mrs. l.. ID. Howell and |
children will leave today for their
home in Bradley Arkansas.
Mr.. Joe Maggie arrived from |
British Honduras Friday night |
and will remain in the States fol-
the, present.
Mr. r. j. Phillips left Sunday
night for hurried business visit
to New Orleans returning in time
to take part in the family reunion
on Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Stafford of
Shreveport and Mr.. Jim Hyans
of Alexandria are the guests of
Mrs. r. Hill and family.
Special prices on clothing. dress
es and coats at
-SEMMELMAN'S /
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Cook of
Shreveport were the Christmas
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. /
Cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Bachemin
of Covington and Mr.. T. Dey of
Colorado are the Christmas guests
Of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. /
James Dey.
Mr.. Blount Breazeale who is
filing a responsible position ini
Shreveport came down Monday
night to spend the Yuletide with.
1omefolks.
Miss Emily POLICEMAN who is at
lending school in Baltimore is en-
oying the Christmas holidays
With her father, Mr.. 7. Z. Pole ].
nan and family. Il
Mr.. A. w. Racial who for a
lumber of years has been manag-
,r of the laundry at the Industrial
it Ruston is at home for the holt |,
lays.
Messrs. Cecil McClung and Al /
lin Deblieux reached home Satur
las night to spend the week with
lome folks.
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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27
Dr.. ard Mrs. f.. q. LaWton and

ors during the week.
Mr. and Mrs P. IS. Prudhomm
and daughter, Miss Julie and Myi
tie Sampayrac spent a couple O
weeks very delightfully."- in Nc"
Orleans combining business WIZ
pleasure.
T. Mrs Coralie Lambre returned
from Morse where she has spent
1.-The past few month with her daueh-
ter who teaches there, to spend the
holidays with Mr. and Mrs Mac
IHyams.
Mr.. G. Dreyfous of San Fran
cisco spent a few days here with
his sister enroute to Galveston.
for which city he left on Tuesday
with MIR. Leopold Levy to be
present at the marriage of DIR.
Noise Levy to Miss Sara Vile
that was solemnlzed yesterday.
Lieut.. Adolphe Ducournau has
been ordered to Fort Houston to
serve as French instructor while
Lieutenant W. E. Aymond is sta
toned In Washington, D. G. and
A. Winbarg, jackson
VILE, Florida.
Miss Beth Williams came up|
from New Orleans where she is at
tending school, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunter McNeeley and children
from Colfax to enjoy the holiday |
family reunion at the home of |
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams in |
East Natchitoches.
Mrs. 5. Neiken and daughter,
Miss Gussie went to Alexandria |
to meet Misses Lillian
md Miriam who are teaching inl
lake Charles where the rest OF
;he family joided them Sunday sol
hey could enjoy little reunion
With Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Press
,urg.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Himel, Mrs.
}arl Henry, who is teaching in
Joushatta, and Miss Coralie Henry
n Shreveport. went to Alexandria
o spend Christmas with their
Irotber, Private Carl Henry and
;ster and brother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Guard Baynard and family.
Mr.. c. e. Cioutier of Starlight
Tho has rece ntly bought the Kill
!ore place, better kaown as the
Id Louis Prudhomme. plantation
t Bermuda will take possession
cry soon and Mr.. A. E. Cloutier,
tho has been living there for past
ear, will move to the place left |
acant by MIR. &. E. Cloutier.
Mr.. Powell, Sampayrac of Okla
oma. Joined his wife and children
ere Thursday, to spend the holi-
avs at home. his first visit since
. left Louisiana to make his
ONE in the West. u
Miss Inez Chaplin left for New
orleans to join her mother who
as been there for the past few
-eeks with her daughter Miss We
a, who has been so ill. Herr
'lends will be interested in learn
lg that she is doing very nicely (.
nd enjoying the holidays at the. a
artments of her uncle. Mr. Ross
surrounded by the fam
v, her brother, Mr.. r. E. Chap
o having rome down from Breaux |
ridge and aunt Miss May Brea- +
.ale from Lake Charles to join the =
role.
Misses Judith and. Miriam Car )
Or, Irma Sampayrac, July, Kath- 9
inc and Hilda Breazeale, Lillian '
i'd Miriam Eelken, Lucille Sweat '
dwina Suddath, Dora Katie, Nita
uardia, Ida Nash, Regina Ewing q
and O. Peters, Elma and Earline 7
,hnson, Elma Lambre. Fay and I
lzzie Dunckleman, Lucy and N.Y. =
j Gallon, Lucille Deblieux, Clar
Sc Fontenot and Mona Deroueu,
dlth Porter, Myrna and Sadie
arlow, 2. Kemp, B. Breda 4
rs. G. Henry, Messrs. A. .,
II K. Brown. L. and !.
Peters, w. Lucas are among !
lr. teachers in the state who are 2
,me for the holidays. p
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-12-27
NOTICE

] am applying for restoration of
my citizenship.
Lincoln Westlnoreland.