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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
oRsOvA A CHARMING CITY
picturesque and Delightfully."- Restfus
Place Near the iron Gates OF
the Danube.

Only few miles above the IRON
Gates, the last defile of the DahuDe'
and about an equal distance below tiie
scenically magnificent Kazan Denie'
is the quaint and picturesque free po,'
of Orsova. 1t is "a miles east or bei-
grade and ten hours voyage rrol'
that city on the Danube steamers
which in peace times leave the ser
bian capital daily at five In the MORN
ing, says the National Geographic
society.
Orsova is a double town. OLD Ut
sova, with population of about o'ooV,
clings to the west bank OF the Cerha
river which here mingles Its waters
with the Danube. New Orsova, on the
east bank, is mainly Turkish colony
with a population of 5000. In former
times the town was Turkish fort, OUT
since 1878 it has been In the possess
sion of Austria-Hungary.
On the outskirts of Orsova, a5out
two miles from the steamboat per-
there is an attractive little park In the
midst of which is one of the hottest
shrnes of the Hungarian people IL
is the Kronen Kapelle (crown chapeD
erected by the late Emperor trancls
Joseph over the spot where Louis nos
suth and his fellow patriots buried inc
Hungarian crown of st. Stephen ana
other regalia of the kingdom in lo49'
Another interesting spot In the en-
virons of Orsova is Mehadia, a ceie-
brated "cure," also called HerkulesDao-
the medicinal value of whose not
springs has been appreciated since
Roman times.
Orsova is esteemed by travellers as
one Of the most delightfully."- restfut
villages of eastern Europe. famous
woman globe-trotter has paid >thls
appreciative tribute to its charms:
"There is a certain little town.
named Varenna, lying on the brink or
the Lake of Como and looking down
coquettishly on its own fair image re-
flected in that pure mirror, which used
to be my beau ideal Of quiet retreat,
for one wearied Of the world and It's
follies; but as soon as had seen this
little, romantic, smiling Orsova, L
abandoned my former favOrite, feeling
that nowhere else had seen a spot
at once so bright and peaceful"
The little island of Ada Kaleh, with
its Turkish bazaar, it's attractive little
cafes, and it's low blue-and-green
houses, is to be seen short distance
down the river from Orsova.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
GERMANY TO MAKE
NEW PEACE OFFER
Chancellor VIII Address Lawmakers
Greatly Moderated Terms Proba-
ble-Government Change.

The Hague.-Dr. Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg, German Imperial Chancellor, will
make another peace offer in the
Reichstag shortly, according to an an
nouncement made by the Berlin Tage-
blatt THE world will be astonished
by the moderation of the German peace
terms" said the General Anzeiger of
Dusseldorf, quoting in recent dis
patch from Berlin statement given
out to foreign correspondents in Ber-
lin. For several weeks it has been
intfmated that Germany might soon
make another peace offer, and recent
information from Berlin showed that
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg was
expected soon to make an announce
ment in regard to international ques-
lions, although heretofore no state
ment has come from responsible
quarter that peace offer actually
would be made.
For several months controversy
has been in progress in Germany as to
the aims of the war. The Socialists,
vigorously opposed by the Pan-Ger'
mans, are urging a clear statement OF
Germany's peace terms, on the basis OF
no annexations or indemnjties.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Great Wooden Ship Fleet.

Westinghouse allay uncertainty
among shipbuilders who expect to take
contracts for vessels of the great wood
en- ship fleet, the Shipping Board an
nounced that specifications for stand
ard ship would be ready in the near
future. The standard ship, the an
nouncement said, will be $50 feet over
all, with 24-foot depth of hold and
with two full decks, and will be capa-
BILE of developing 1900 horse power
Officials said preparation of the speci-
fications probably would be completed
within a few days.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Seizure Of German Ships.

Washington.-By unanimous vote,
the Senate passed resolution provid-
ing for transfer to the American Gov
eminent of title and possession of en-
envy ships in American ports, and
their use in commerce, under direction
of the Shipping Board. There are
about 90 German and many Austrian
ships in American ports and all are
under repair, though the Austrian
ships are not included in the resolu-
ton, as the United States and Aus
tria are not war. One of the German
ships, the Clara Mennig, is ready for
sea.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
GIVEN FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
For Farmers in Their Efforts To Meet
the Tremendous Demand OF
the Present.

Washington-Both branches OF Con-
gress began consideration Of legisla-
ton that will reVolutionize the food
output of the country. Control of the
food situation for the period of the war
and Federal assistance for farmers In
their efforts to meet the tremendous
demands of the present eXigency was
provided for in joint resolution in
troduced in the House by Chairman
Lever, of the House Committee on Ag-
riculture. In the Senate a similar res
olution was introduced by Senator
Gore, of Oklahoma. The Lever reso-
luton was offered as war measure.
ITO provide for the national security
and defense by stimulation of agricul-
ture and facilitating the distribution
of agricultural products" Is the pur-
pose of the measure.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
UNLESS U-BoAT WARFARE IS
cHEckED-ENoRMous INRoADs
ON SHIPPING ARE MADE.
LIFE or ALLIES THREATENED
Governors Told BY Members Of Cab
inet-It's Time Nation Hears OF
Facts-Destructio of Vessels Is Men.
acing United States.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington-The enormous inroads
on the worlds shipping, made by Ger
man submarines within the last few
weeks, have brought to American Gov
eminent officials full realization OF
the disaster that is faced by the Uni
ted States and the allies if the under
sea warfare is not checked. Governors
and State Representatives, here for
national defense conference, will take
home to their people a message from
the Government, emphasizing the men
ace to America, and urging that the
fullest cooperation by the states in
war preparation if Germany is to be
defeated. Secretary Lane told the con-
ference. that the great destruction OF
ships was threatening the existence OF
Great Britain and France and menac'
ing the United States. No one, he
said, knew the exact number of ships
lost recently, but estimates put on
weeks submarine toll at 100000 tons.
Later he explained that this estimate
probably was too high.
Secretary Lansing, in statement,
declared the seriousness Of the subma'
rine situation could not be exagger.
ated, and that it was time the country
awoke to the true facts. Reports OF
the State Department give total OF
80 vessels lost in one week, figures
much higher than any contained in re-
cent British announcements. The
British mission announced that the
rate of destruction in recent weeks had
continued unchanged and that 1t show
ed no alarming increase All Its mem
bers agree the situation is critical.
however, and that the combined ship.
building facilities of the world car
meet the peril only if their output is
increased tremendously.
Announcing the Governments pro-
gram for exercising more direct con.
troll over the country's shipping and
shipbuilding facilities. Chairman Den
man, of the Shipping Board, said esti-
mates had reached the Board of $780,.
900 tons of shipping sunk in one
week.
The present worlds ship tonnage is
estimated at less than 100000 tons.
In 1916 the entire loss in tonnage due
to war causes was put at little more
than 100000 tons, or some 10000
tons a month. At present the Germans
are sinking considerably more than
that each week.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
CINCINNATI MARKETS.
Flour, Hay and Grain.


Flour-Winter patents $14@1450.
winter fancy $13.5O@14, winter family
$13@135O, winter extras $12@12.50.
low grade $11.50@12, hard patent $14
@14.50.
Corn-No. 8 white $1.69@1.7O, No. 8
yellow $1.61, No. 8 mixed $1.61, white
ear $1.6S@1.7O.
Hay-No. l timothy $21, No. 2 $2O@
81, No. 8 $19.5O@20, No. clover mixed
$2O.5O@21, No. 2 $19.50@2O50, No. 1
clover $2O@20.50, No. 2 s19.50@20.
Oats-No. 2 white 721k @73c, stand
ard white 72@721sc, No. 8 white 711s
ORC, No. 2 mixed 72c.
Wheat-No. 2 red $2.96@3, No. 8 red
$2.90@295, No. 4 red $2.75@2.85.
suffer, Eggs and Poultry.
Butter-Whole milk creamery extras
40c, centralized creamery extras S71kc,
firsts 35c.
Eggs-Prime firsts 32kc, frsts 32c,
ordinary SIC, seconds 291hc.
Live Poultry-Broilers, IL ID and
under, 48@50c; fryers, over IL Id,
30c; fowls, s lbs and over, 211ac; un-
der 5 lbs, 21hc; ROSTERS. 15c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Shippers $9@11.50; butcher
steers, extra s1GJO@1I, good to choice
$10@1050, common to fair $7@9.50;
heifers, extra $10.25@10.75, good to
choice $9.50@10.25, common to fair 81
@9.25.
Calves-Extra s11.75@12, fair to
good $11@11.75, common and large
$6.5O@10.
Hogs-Selected heavy = shippers
S15 60n1565 good to choice nacknrs
and butchers s15.50@15.6O, mixed and
medium S15.25@15.5O, stays $S912.5O,
common to choice heavy fat sows SEQ
14.75.
Sheep-Extra s11.50611.75, good to
choice S10.50@1I50, common to fair
$500, sheared 5000.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
'CONFEREES STILL TO
SETTLE Differences
ARMY BILL REPASsED IN SENATE
TASK OF REVISING MEASURE
TO BEGIN IN FEW DAYS.
Compromise Expected on Age Limit,
But House Opposition to T. RS
Expedition Is Strong.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington.-Conf on the
war army bill, passed for a second
time by the senate, probably Will not
begin for several days. Conferees or
the senate and house already have
met, but they also have the task OF
smoothing away differences over the
annual army appropriation bill, ana
are taking up that task first.
There are not many points of dis
agreement in the appropriation Dill,
the leaders hope to see both measures
completed in time to have President
Wilson attach his signature within
couple Of days.
The senate has again passed the war
army bill to clear up parliamentary
tangles, without any prolonged discus
sion and without any serious effort TO
revive the struggle over the volunteer
system as opposed to the selectlve
draft feature, which consumed most or
the time in last weeks debate. Sena-
tor La Toilette spoke in support OF
substitute with a referendum on rails
Ing an army ny uIdII W SChA w A~o
rope, but it was defeated. 6S to 4.
Senators Gore, Gronna, La Toilette
and Vardaman supported 1t.
An amendment by Senator Gronna
to prohibit manufacture during the
war of agricultural products into LID
uor for beverage purposes was reject
ed without record vote.
Senator McCumber's amendment to
strike out the provision exemptlng
from CONSUMPTION those whose rel1g-
1ous belief conflicts with military serv-
ice was rejected, 81 to II.
Principal points of difference be-
tween the houses include the so-called
Roosevelt volunteer amendment in the
senate bill; the differences in the ages
subject to selective draft, the senate
bill specifying those between Il ana
q and the house q to 40, and the SEN
ate bills army prohibition section.
A compromise is expected on the
age limits, possibly fixing the mini
mum at p and the maximum at 80.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
New Light Enters Trial.

Christiansburg, Va.-When Charles
f. Vawter, professor of mathematics
at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
was placed on trial for his life for the
killing of Stockton Heth, Jr., in the
Vawter home last March, his lawyers
brought to light for the first time the
fact that the crime was the result OF
relations between the wife Of the &C
cused man and the man he killed. At
torney r. I. RoOp. for the prosecution
and Attorney Calhoun, for the defense,
both declared that the friendship OF
Mrs. Vawter and l8eth, led Prof Vaw-
fer To XII the latter when he was
visitor il bis home
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Bakers, Strike Becoming Serious.

Chicago.-Rioting in the West Side
Ghetto district and bread famine in
many sections of the city marked the
bakers strike in Chicago. In the
Ghetto hundreds of strike sympath-
izers spoiled hundreds of loaves of
bread by throwing kerosene in shops
and bread wagons. The tremendous
Significance of the strike which has
cut off a bread supply estimated at
10000 loaves a day, dawned upon
the city, when families dependent on
bakeries found they must get along on
stale crusts or no bread.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
LORD PERCY URGES SPEED
Else the Cause Will Be Lost, He De-
cIares-Present Rate of Building
Is Not Keeping Stride.

Washington.-The United States al
ready has placed considerable
amount of ship tonnage at the disposal
of the Entente Allies. Lord Eustace
Percy, ship expert with the British
mission, said that the Government had
supplied certain vessels to be used &C
cording to the allies needs, but re-
fused to indicate what they were or II
they were the seized German ships
1t was learned, however, that the HAM
burg American Liners Portonia and
Clara Mennig, at New York, have been
handed over. One ship will go to
France and the other to Italy. Lord
Percy declared that the present rate
of British construction and the pres
ent estimated American rate could not
keep pace with the present rate OF de-
struction of submarines.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
SHIP ARRIVALS INCREASED
SUIT Departures From Port OF New
York Decrease-Maritime Fig
ures Are Given Out.

New York.-Fifty-one more vessels
entered the port of New York last
month than in March, Notwithstanding
the German submarine menace. The
increased tonnage was 96,46S, of which
S2,47O was represented by seven more
ships flying the American flag than
during March.
Departures in April were decreased
by 10 vessels. or 1852 tons, as COM
pared with March. Eighteen fewer
American ships sailed from here,
These represented 1861 tons.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Vigorous Steps Taken BY Germany.

Amsterdam.-The bars are up!
Germany has taken vigorous steps to
prevent news reaching the outside
world regarding industrial troubles
which are expected to eliminate in
great demonstration, May Day. For
several days Germans or other travel
ers have not been permitted to enter
Holland from the Kaiser's domain.
Another more vigorous step was taken
to stop the spreading of undesirable
information. No Berlin newspapers
now are permitted to come into Hol.
land or Denmark.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
MAY Send Americans to France.

Washington. - The movement to
have an American army sent to fight
in France at the earliest possible mo-
ment took one more step toward ac-
complishment. 1t developed that the
civilian officials of the government are
almost in body in favor of the plan,
while military advisers of the war de-
partment stand solidly against sending
any soldiers to France until they have
been thoroughly trained here.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Rats Infected With Wells Disease.

New York.-Dr. Hideye Naguchi of
the Rockefeller Institute for Medical
Research, has completed a series Of ex
periments which show that apparently
healthy wild rats in this country are
infected with Wells disease or ''infec-
titus jaundice." common in Asia and
prevalent in the European war zone,
ii was announced.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Temporary Barracks VIII Be Built.

Indianapolis, Ind.-Colonel Edwin
Glenn, who Is to command the train
ing camp at Fl. Benjamin Harrison,
arrived at the post. He, with other
officers at the post, inspected the con.
struction work under way, which in
cludes sixty temporary barracks for
the housing of the men of the Officers
Reserve Corps and the troops that are
to report here for training in the sum-
mer. Colonel Glenn expects to see
10000 men in training here within the
next two months.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
InoompIeteness of Submarine Returns

London.-Admira Lord Beresford,
speaking In London and complaining
of the incompleteness of the official
returns of the submarine sinkings,
said that the losses were appalling.
He declared that he was so keen on
the matter that he was inclined to risk
the penalties of the defense of the
realm act and tell the people himself,
because until they were informed they
could not realize the Importance of
economy.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
First Issue To Be $4,000, 600, 900.

Misunderstanding McAdoo an.
nounced that the first offering of bonds
authorized under the war finance law
would be a two-billion-dollar Liberty
Loan" issue, open to popular subscrip.
ton at par, and that subscriptions
would be received until June Is next.
The bonds will be dated July 1, and
will be ready for delivery on that date.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Government May Seize Food Supply.

Chicago.-Plans to seize at least a
part Of the nations food supply are
being seriously considered by the UNI
ted States Government, according to
District Attorney c. F. Clyne, who said
that within the last few days district
attorneys from the Mississippi Valley
conferred In Chicago on means 'of
taking over the food supply.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
American Aviator Killed.

Pensacola, Fla.-Ensign ID. r. Van
Kirk, U. S. N, fell 1000 feet in an air
plane into Pensacola Bay and was
drowned in the wreckage of the ma
chine.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Grain Elevators Burn.

Chicago.--Fire destroyed two grain
elevators of the Hales & Edwards Co,
which house approximately $4,000
bushels of oats and wheat. causing
loss estimated at 100000
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
SECOND WARD FORMS
 FIRST SUFFRAGE CLUB
Mrs. C. w. Pettigrew Chairman, Miss Wilkins, Secretary, Elected at
 Enthusiastic Meeting.

Women of the second ward, at an enthusiastic meeting at the Pine street school yesterday afternoon, formed the first ward suffrage clu5 to be organized in Pine Bluff.
 Talks were made by Mrs. o. F. El- lington of Little Rock, chairman of the equal suffrage central committee of Arkansas, and Mrs. Lucy Critz, Jefferson county canning club agent.
 The chairman will name commit tee to start work at once canvassing the city to obtain names of every male and female voter paying pol tax and find out how they stand On suffrage. This information will be filed on index cards.
 The following officers were elected:
 Mrs. c. w. Pettigrew, chairman; Mrs. w. M. Toney, first vice-chair- man; Mrs. Frank Cross, second vice. chairman; Mrs. w. J, Miller, third ce-chairman; Miss Hennie Wilkins, treasurer; Mrs. B. c. Bond, Mrs. H.. B. Williams, ST., and Mrs. F. w. Eek, publicity committee; Mrs. Jack Bern hardt, Mrs. Simon Bloom and Mrs. Johnson, program committee.
 Mrs. B. c. Mead is chairman of the publicity committee and Mrs. Jack Bernhardt is chairman of the pro- gram committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
SECRETARIES DECIDE
 TO MEET HERE JULY 10
E. E. Bloom of Pine Bluff Made Mem. Der of Executive Committee to Pre- %pare Arrangements Organization.

The Commercial Secretaries As sociation of Arkansas was formed at a meeting of the secretaries at the Hotel Marion in Little Rock yester- day. Luther Ellison, business mana ger of the JonesborO chamber of commerce, was appointed chairman to act until the next meeting, called for July 10 in that city, no officers being elected. ~
 Ray Gill of Fort Smith. T. J. Ken ney of Helena, and B. B. Bloom or Pine Bluff were appointed as the exc cutive committee to arrange for the meeting to be held here.
 The new organization passed a resolution opposing any advertise ments representing the state by prl- yate individuals. The secretaries had reference to the Arkansas on Wheels expedition.
 There are only IA salaried secre- taries in the state, but the members of the new association urge all un- paid secretaries to attend the next meeting. Secretaries from the follow ing towns were at yesterdays meet ing:
 Little Rock, Bonneville, Helena, Sparkman, Jonesboro, Conway, Lon oke. Stuttgart, Dardanelle and Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22

Every mother realizes. after giving her children "California Syrup of Figs" that this is their ideal laxa- tive, because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels without gripping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath Is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother If coated, give teaspoonful of this harmless "fruit laxative" and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bowels, and you have well, playful child again. When the little system is full of cold, throat sore, has stomach ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, colic- remember, a good "inside cleansing" should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep "Califo1nia Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a teaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for ba- bies, children of all ages and grown ups printed on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the genuine. made by "Califomia Fig Syrup Company Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
U. c. T. PLANNING
 TO ATTEND MEETING

The Pine Bluff council No. 2O4 United Commercial Travellers of America. decided at the meeting yes terday to attend in body the grand council of Arkansas of this order at Little Rock, May IS and 19. The trip to Little Rock will be made in auto- mobiles.
 Besides the regular business, Sen for Councillor J. C. Chestnut select ed several committee to have charge of the arrangements for attending the Little Rock meeting.
 An added feature of the grand coun- Gil will be the session of the Ancient and Mystic Order of Bagmen of Bag dad to be held May 19. Many local men belong to this order. A special session will be held May 12. to make the final arrangements for the trip to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
MEETINGS MONDAY.

The chamber of commerce commit tee will meet in the chamber of com- merce rooms at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The committee on the pay- ing of Fourth avenue will meet to- morrow night at the same place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
ABOLISH ANTI-JESUIT LAW.

Amsterdam, via London, April 21.- A Berlin dispatch says that it is of ficially announced that the Bundes- rath agreed on Thursday to the decis- ion of the Reischtag to abolish the anti-Jesuit law.
 This law prohibited members of the order from residing in Germany. It was passed in 1872 at the instance of Bismarck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22

1 day, it, expresses strong sympathy for the Cuban rebels, who, it says, stood no chance from the start owing to American support of President Menocal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
ATTACK UNITED STATES.

Fl Paso, Texas, April: 21.-Anti. American attacks continue in Ell Her. aldo del Norte, of Chihuahua City one of the most important Constiu. tionalist party organs in northern Mexico.
 In it's latest issue, received here to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
WARBASEKA MEN BUY AUTOS.

J. A. Hudgens and Ben Word are using Chevrolet cars now, each nav ing purchased one last week from the Laser Motor company here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22

MISS ALICE FORD HUNTINGTON
 De butante sister of Mrs. Vincent Astor. whose parents, MT. and Mrs Robert Huntington of Hopeland House. Staatsburg, N Y, have an nounced her engagement to Charles H. Marshall of New York. Miss Hunt ington was introduced to Eastern so- ciety at ball given by Mrs. Astor last January. @
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22

The indications are that the 1917 yield of sugar from Cuba will be about 3,600,OO tons.