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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16

aom Aug. lo.-Aofilii al al Amsterus"Gl,e asa German foreign secretary lon hlntsyii 1saving for main headquarters quarters ffor,e lesu1ii nsrt in conferences between Ny,sn } take p1u;;1 pW;11iam ia and Emperor Char nps'asl ppf 'austra and their advisers ,ond mds E ol ol,;awed av by the Berlin cofreSpo''o- ptervlshheIC the Cologne Gazette. II. pt of the ne IT Von Hintze discussed the Adnllratl of fG9 Premier Lloyd George in tatellei,r arniversary nj message that SIX is war wal seo ano'c Germany deliberately M re- |onths nth :. SEu i"st and reasonable settle. tile |cteo nrron1osed q nose by the allies and that IL lent discarded finally the mask { !sT'11Ssy Tr'11n1deyyation toward partitloned Rus F 1,tes a1S sIt Issue With Lloyd George. dn,;ral Ven Hintzes said:
 Au,'I'ls s.,d lGeorge's statement was vague i0yu "neertain. s Nothing is known au- su,;t;vely t in German political or eilsns's !Isrr ssircles about such reason Is .'1,s neace proposals
 suad 'S pi| the entente statesmen ser ,s1v ,Ipi intended to pave the way tor a ses s by understanding they coula Ss' anrproached ur Germany through ! 's snraupxerly rux authorized persons with r;aw to discussion that would bring | M narties into contact.
 'Tbpre ore can be no question, there. TO a of refusal by Germany ot y reasonable peace proposal" !, Referring to the half year period ,ntioned by Premier Llcyd George, German foreign secreary pointed
 that at the time the entente Itesn)en had left the world under
 de1usions whatever regarding their
 l war aims.
 Invited to Brest-Litovsk.
 DWhat was the position at that
 pee' Admiral Von Hintze said.
 At the end of December 1917, the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
KILBY TO BE NEXT
 ALABAMA GOVERNOR

Birmingham. Ala, Aug. 15.-Thomas F. Kilby has majority of over 4,000 first and second choice votes over w. W. Brandon for governor and his nomination is assured. Most of the counties completed their official count today and the figures are for the most part based upon the official returns.
 Nathan L. Miller has apparently been nominated lieutenant governor over c. c. Nesmith.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
KILLED AN HOUR
 AFTER THEY WED

St. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 15.-Four persons were killed when an interur- ban car struck a nautomobile contain ing wedding party near here late to- day.
 The victims were MT. and Mrs. John Brown, of Logan, Iowa, who had been married less than an hour before the accident occurred and MT. and Mrs. John Kirschner of St. Joseph.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
N'' LOSSES GREATEST

German aps. Ie:.s::- s:-The proportion of since Aurnsee Sses . to those of. the al- (sqaesd bers bber,od a of the war, it T was as total allied lis tonight, It is said that
 aaas t tafsal E large as the number urieaOtS of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
26 SUFFS SENTENCED.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Twenty-s six women who have been defying the police in Wcman's Party demonstra- tions on the square opposite the White House in protest against the senate's delay in acting on the 'feder- al suffrage amendment were given iail sentences in the police court to- day when they refused to pay fines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
Torpedoed Without Warning.

Nantucket, Mass, Aug, 15.--The British steamer Penistone, victim of submarine attack 100 miles east of Nantucket Sunday. was sunk with out warning, Benjamin Davies, exc cutive officer of the ship reported cn arrival here today with other surviv- OTIS.
 A torpedo fired at close range hit the vessel amidship, killing the fourth engineer and iniuring four firemen. The captain of the Penistone, who re- turned to his ship just before she went down in the hope of obtaining his papers was captured by the Uboat and kept aboard, a prisoner of war
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
LAW AGAINST SABOTAGE.

Washington, Aug. 15.-A senate bill prohibiting during the war the operation of organizations active m destruction propaganda was approved today by the judiciary committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
F"s FIT TREASURER foR COTTON BELT

appointaAsu e,S, Aug: l5,-c. M. Messick
 St t'Iy'a,isd Louis G federal treasurer of D, tods~ sv's s,' Southwestern, 2s Cotton '~Ssr Robertson. N' Nai'aser AL
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
sA Nl CLARK WEEDS.

8aw r,,l. 1 CLANK w EDS.
 rs.s;.. G;rleans' La., Aug. 15.-Word q s''Tsa ;n r here tonight of the mar. fsur;te ri e'rre1en,wlch, r1e, Conn.,, today by less s,lsv sn1 1Glark, the moving picture E O,1asL saa Lieut.. H. H. Williams of (bermssnn son of a wealthy local
 e t sbe williams ,lll met Miss Clark third i 1;hs,Ihe Mas here in the interest of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
HUNS RAID PARIS.

|as, $ Aug. 16.-several bombs.
 N \ I,uppea hv in the Paris region last |ci,l ', uerman airplanes, says an (rs s' rss. statement issued early today. |'e were only a few victims.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
 Visits With
 Col. House
Goes to Manchester, Mass, For Brief Rest and
 Conference.

Manchester, Mas, Aug. 15, Prcai- dent and Mrs. Wilson arrived here to- day for visit to the summer homo cr Col. E. M. House. Their special train made the trip from Washington in approximately 12 <a9urs, arriving here at 9:20 o'clock this morning. t,scap- ing by a few hours some of the hot test weather of the summer, the president fcpnd the north shore de lightfully cool and clear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
Vessel Still AfIoat.

Washington, Aug. 15.-The Ameri- can tank steamer Frederick R. Kel- log, torpedoed Tuesday evening by German submarine, is still afloat, sixteen miles off Barnegat, N. J., the navy department was advised today, and there is a chance that she may be brought into port. Seven men of the crew still are missing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-16
LACK OF QUORUM PREVENTS ACTION
 ON DRAFT BILL

Continued from page one.)
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
TERRIBLE SCENE
ENACTED WHEN
FLOR|zEL SUNK
Survivors of the Red Cross Ship Which
FOundered Off ST. Johns, New
Brunswick, Tell Narrowing Tales of
Death of Nurses, Passengers and
Crew in Icy Waters of Atlantic
(RN Associated Press !

ST Johns, n B., Feb 26.-Survivors
of the Florizal disaster said the Off
GERS and crew of the ship never once
forgot the best traditions of the sea
in looking after passengers, many Of
whom were swept to death in less
than fifteen minutes after the ship
struck the rocks
Dozens were trapped below decks
by cascading seas which filled the sa-
loon. Those who escaped from the sa-
loon sought refuge on the bridge
deck. Two hours later a giant wall
of water Wrenched the structure from
its base, engulfin thirty men and
women. Twenty persons clinging to
the roof of the smoking room met a
similar fate a short while late. The
stout construction of the wireless
house saved most of the survivors
Thirty two were packed into a room,
all standing without food, water or
adequate clothing, engulfed by seas
Some of them were injured by flying
timbers and died as they stood
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
LAWRENCE GRIFFIN
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin, at
881 Olive street, received card
passed by the military censor, say
ing:
q have arrived safely in France.
"LAWRENCE GRIFFIN
While stationed at Camp Lee, Va,
Lawrence was detailed by his colonel
to go to Pittsburg and help in the late
drive for Liberty Bonds. He sold ST.
900 tn. For some time he was at
Camp Devens, Mass, and it was from
there his company, Company B, Twen-
ty- ninth engineers, left for "some-
where"
, Mr.. Griffin's family are glad to
laarn that the son and brother are
safely over.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
HUNS VIOLENTLY bonn
BARD u. S. TROOPS
AND MASS MEN AND
M A T E RIAL BEHIND
THEIR LINES.
Americans Give a Good Ac-
count of Themselves in
Intense Artillery Duel
Scouting Party Captures
Many Germans.
(By Associated Press)

With the American Army in
France, Monday, Feb 25.-The inten-
sity of the artillery duel in the Amer
lean sector is gowing daily.
The Germans began tonight a vio-
lent bombardment of some of our
batteries with gas and high explosive
shells. The American artillery re-
piled constantly and effectively, she'll
ing enemy working parties.
Low-lying clouds and rain prevent
ed aerial activities except observa
ton by balloons
The American machine gunners last
night and today fired thousands of
shots in the rear of the German po-
sitions, where marked movement of
men and material is in progress. The
enemy unsuccessfully attempted to
hinder American patrol work by
throwing new and powerful flares in
to American entanglements.
Details of the raids yesterday show
that twenty-six American soldiers par
ticipated in the raid on Suy Chemn
Des Danes. They moved forward
eagerly to attack behind a barrage
fire. This was the first time this
had been done by our troops. Some
Americans made captures. Others
chased Prussians through trenches as
far as $50 meters, passing the OBJ
jectives sought. The raid was sue
cessfully planned Rehearsals took
place Friday.
The precision of the French shells
surprised the Americans. There was
some close fighting. The raiders were
caught in a German counter barrage
while returning and an enemy shell
wounded five Germans and six French
men.
The ages of the prisoners are from
16 to 40. They are under -nourished,
but said food was plentiful in the
trenches. However, the similarity of
their stories aroused suspicion. Most
of the prisoners formerly worked in
factories or on farms.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
GERMAN RAIDER
GOES ON ROCKS
Spanish Steamship Captured by Raid
er Wolf Fails to Follow Her Leader
and Go on Shore of Denmark
American Prisoners Aboard Ship
History of Ships Capture
(By Associated Pressl

Copenhagen, Feb 26.-The Spanish
steamship Igotz Mendi, with Ger
man prize crew from the Pacific, IS
ashore near Skaw lighthouse. Twenty
two prisoners, including nine women
and two children, were taken rom six
ships sunk by the raider in the Pa
cific. Two of the prisoners are Amer
leans. The prisoners were landed by
lifeboat by the Danish authorities and
interned The German commander and
crew refused to leave. There had
been an epidemic aboard
The Igotz Mendi was captured nine
months ago in the Gulf of India by
the German auxiliary cruiser Wolf,
according to Berlin dispatch report
ed yesterday The Wolf has just re-
turned from a fifteen months cruise
of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian
oceans
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
PAYMASTER HELD
Up At BORDER
Mt. Signal Ranch Employee Relieved
Of $500 by Bandits Below the Bor-
der-Goyernor Cantu Doing All He
Can to Assist in the Hunt for the
Miscreants.

Calexico. Feb. 26.-The paymaster
of the Mt. Signal Ranch Company
and a Mexican policeman, acting as
a guard, were held up yesterday, five
or six miles out of Mexicali, and
robbed Of a sum amounting to about
$3,700. The robbery was committed
near the Lee Little ranch in Mexico.
The paymaster and the policeman re-
port that the highwaymen were rec
ognized as two Mexicans who had
been working for the ranch and who
were acquainted with the habits of
the paymaster and knew that he
would be going out yesterday morning
to pay them off.
The paymaster and the policeu n
were prompt IN returning to Mexicali
and reporting the theft. A hunt was
Immediately started, and traces were
found of the men making off south
across the desert. The search yes
terday resulted in the location of
the satchel which had been used for
containing the cash, and a few dol
lars were found with the satchel. Be-
cause of the facts that the men are
known and that it is almost impossible
for man to make his escape south
over the desert, it is not doubted but
that they will be located.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb 26-Bolsheviki head
quarters were transferred yesterday
from the Smolny institute at Perto-
grad to a military camp outside the
city, where workmen are assembling
en- masse, carrying red banners, and
fighting detachmerts are being
formed continually, according to a
Petrograd dispatch
The Bolsheviki recaptured Pskov,
IT'S miles southwest of Petrograd,
rom the Germans yesterday Street
fighting was in progress the Red
Guards resisting the German advance
everywhere
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
.F|L|BUSTERERS ARE
FLAYED BY SWANSON
fBy Associated Press)

Washington, Feb Ex-senator
Swanson Of Virginia, an adninistra-
ton leader. assailed senators who par
tioirated in the filibuster which re
suited in the defeat of the armed ship
bill in the last session of Congress,
today He declared they destroyed
"the last chance for peace between
the United States and Germany, be-
cause their action convinced Germany
that eve did not have the courage to
defend our rights and that no injury
she could inflict would result in war
fare"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
COUNTY SUPERVISORS
SELECT COMMITTEE

The following standing committees
have been named by Chairman Carr of
the Board of Supervisors for the en-
suing year, to wit:
Hospital-Supervisor J. Roy Adams.
lnsWance-Supevisor Shaw.
Pul ulchasing-Supervisor W. II.
Beal.
General Health and Sanitation
Supervisors J. Roy Adams and w. H.
Brooks.
Chain Gang-Supervisors W. H..
Brooks and J. Roy Adams.
Stock and Dairying-Supervisor w,
H. Brooks.
Roads and Highways-Supervisor
w. F. Beal.
Finance, Advel tising and New De-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. w F. Beal
and j. Roy Adams
County Farm-Supervisor Shaw.
General County Deyelopment-(a)
jail; (b) farm adviser; (c) salaries,
expense and government economy,
Supervisor w. H. Brooks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26

A number of wheels were stolen
Sunday and two houses were entered
and burglarized, and all indications
point to boys as the authors of the
crimes. The house of William Grieves,
of Griswold's office, was entered du-
ring the temporary absence of Mr..
Grieves and his wife, but nothing was
taken, although things were turned
topsy-turVy, and on the back porch
a coat was found for a boy of be-
tween II and Is years. Another
house entered was that of Modesto
Barria, Of East Seventh street The
family went to church at 9 o'clock
and returned at II o'clock, to find
everything torn up and tossed into
all kinds of litter. The police were
summoned and it was found that $40
IN cash, a Fair of black pants and a
gold chain and small watch had been
taken. A boys hat was also found
there, and tracks which were made by
a small shoe, probably worn by boy
of 13.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
''NIEST MIGHT PUT
BOOKS IN VAULT"

Il see by the papers that Dan West,
deputy county assessor, is fraid the
county records will be destroyed in a
fire at the court house" said a coun-
ty official this morning
"If Mr. West would put away his
books every night in the fireproof
vault provided by the county for that
purpose, there would be less danger
of the assessors records being de-
stroved," he continued
"Then, again, we might move the
county seat to West, where a twelve
story fireproof courthouse might be
erected"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26

The efficient manner in which resi-
dents of Los Angeles have organized
for the war savings campaign is con-
vincingly evidenced by the fact that
there are now, in the city and county,
over two hundred war savings socie-
ties. For the. purpose Of bringing the
members thereof together, and of
stimulating formation of more such
bodies, the Los Angeles county branch
of the National War Savings Com
mittee has arranged a huge ball, to
be given at Shrine Auditorium, Thurs
day evening, February 26. beginning
at 8 o'clock. With generosity indica-
tive of the prevailing public spirit,
different institutions have contributed
all that is essential to making the
affair brilliant success. Music, hall,
etc, are all furnished with
out one cent of cost to the commit
tee. Consequently, there will be no
charge of any sort to the participants.
While the principal object of the
occasion is to bring together those
earnest workers for the beneral bene-
fit, the tremendous Importance and
serious nature of that work will be
dwelt upon by number of speakers,
chief of whom will be Frank A. Van,
derlip, director of the national com
mittee.
The success attained in Los Ange-
les in organizing should greatly stim-
'ulate all of Southern California to
similar effort.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
STRIKE SNAG On
POWER RIGHTS,
At WASHINGTON
Message From Phil Swing States
That Yuma and Mark Rose Are
Thorns in tie Side of Laguna Dam
Deal-Directcr Davis Favors Impe-
rial in the Negotiations

A telegraphic message received by
Secretary McIver this morning from
Attorney Phil Swing, in Washington
gave directors of the Irrigation Dis
trict an inkling of the troubles which
President Holt, Engineer Grunsky and
the attorney are having with repre-
sentatives of the Yuma water users
and Mark Rose The telegram is as
follows:
Conference yesterday We consent
ed for the secretary to deliver all wa
ter needed for the Yuma project un-
til the courts decide on legal rights
Yuma refused to agree to this plan
Think Director Davis is favorable tc
our offer It is now up to Secretary
Lane to decide on this point Unable
to agree on power rights Rose is
taking strong stand against giving
Yuma any power, only by sale"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
WITH SEWER OR
BE PUT IN CALAB0OSl

Bill Cass, who holds almost
every city job not held down by
Clerk Dutch Van Way, is
backed up by the trustees and the
police in his declaration that he
will make wholesale arrests Of
owners of property in the city
who have failed by Thursday
morning to connect up with the
city sewer An ordinance has
been passed making it serious
misdemeanor for any person to
rent or occupy house not thus
connected. Look out for Bill,
people!
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd. Monday, Feb %
Rlaring sirens awoke Petrograd
last night, summoning people 20
dig trenches or the defense of the
capital District SOlGiers' and
Workmen's Councils were in
formed by telephone that small
German detachments had taken
possession of POstvOke at mid
night and were moving toward
PetrOgrad A general mobiliza-
tion of working men and work.
ing women supporting the cOun-
ellis was ordered One report said
the German detachment subse-
quently retired
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
What Won Hertling Said

Amsterdam, Feb 26-Chancellor
Won Hertling said the Central Pow
ers intend to give self-government to
the provinces of Courland and Lithu-
ania, in addressing the Reichstag yes
terday He said the Teutons were
conducting operations in the East with
the sale aim of securing the fruits
of peace with Ukraine He added
eve don't intend to establish our
selves in Esthonia or Livonia"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
CREW OF STEAMER
ACCUSED OF MUT|NY
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-Officers
and two members of the crew of the
steamer Alliance are in the custody
of armed naval guards. They are ac-
cused of attempting a mutiny follow
ing their arrest when the vessel ar
rived from San Pedro. The Alliance
was held here several days before
leaving for San Pedro, in connection
with an investigation of alleged plots
to smuggle arms and ammunition into
Mexico
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER
OF SHELLS ARE USED
(Bv Associated Press)

Grand Headquarters in France,
Monday, Feb. 25.-Trench raids along
the French front increased intensely
asst month In some cases they be-
came battles in which thousands of
men were engaged and hundreds Of
prisoners taken
The artillery is throwing an un-
number Of shells
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
FIRST TEST OF
THE LIBERTY MOTOR
(Bv Associated Prcss)

Washington, Feb 26.-Tho first pub
lie test of an airplane equipped with
the Liberty motor will be made prob
ably next week to give congressman
an opportunity to see the new engine
in action.
Secretary Baker announced today
that the Browning machine rifle is
declared to be the greatest weapon
of its kind yet developed. 1t is being,
produced in three factories and more
than 100 are already delivered
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
HUN SPEECH NOT
ENTIRELY SINCERE
lBy Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb 26-The president
and State Department officials who
have studied Chancellor Won Hert-
ling's Reichstag speech thought the
address emphasized the presidents
statement that, while the Central
Powers appeared to accept the broad
altruistic principles for which the AL
lies are contending, they apparently
were reluctant to apply those prin-
ciples when it came to arranging de-
tails
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
D II ] RIAL.
CAMPAIGN OF
PRESS BRINGS
RESULT 7 7
HOHE NZOLLERN LIT
ERATU RE IS GIVEN
SWIFT BOOT OUT OF
CEN TR A L Z MON
HIGH SCHOOL.

Two meetings were held last
night in the enterest of making
an end to the teaching Of German
in the High School, as a result of
which no more German classes
will be held in Central Union
High School fer the remainder of
the war. Within thirty hours
after the appearance in The Press
of an editorial condemning the
Hun literature, it was booted out
of the High School.
The two meetings were a gath
ering of determined patriots,
many of whom had sent members
of their families to war, and a
meeting of members of the High
School faculty. The two meetings
were held in different places, bat
the faculty heard from the pa
triots at intervals, it is stated.
1t is to Principal Randall's credit
that he finally ordered the teach
ing Of German discontinued for
the remainder of the war.
A movement is on foot today to
induce the faculties of every high
school in the Valley to follow the
example of the Central Union
High School and bar the kaiser's
literature from the county. A Wig
ilance committee has been formed
for this purpose. Deutschland
Ueber Allies" will no longer be
insinuated in the minds of the
High School pupils Of the Valley
when this vigilance committee is
through with its work.
The Press whole-heartedly COM
mends the faculty of the High
School fer its patriotic action.
Principal Randall. Miss Anna
Bliss, instructor in German, and
the ether members of the facuI-
ty, are loyal to their country and
to their flag. In teaching the
German section they were but do
ing their duty as laid down by the
county and state boards of edu-
cation. 1t was the textbook it
self and the unthinking higher
ups" who are to blame.
COMMEND STAND OF PRESS.
Following are expressions made
today by citizens of the cOmmun-
ity on the successful campaign of
The Press to exclude German from
the High School:
Mont j. Reid am glad The
Press took up this matter. Citi-
zens generally had no idea that
German was being taught there.
Probation Officer Swanson-I
congratulate The Imperial Valley
Press on the success of its cam
paign. The matter contained in
the German textbook was Ger
man kultur propaganda pure and
simple.
Sheriff Applestill-We should
have taken up this matter of Ger
man in the High School long ago,
and booted the Hun literature out
of our schools.
Walter HamiltOn--The Press is
deserving of commendatiOn for
its stand in this matter. All loyal
citizens are glad the matter was
given publicity and German ex-
cluded from the school.
Jas. W. Glassford-There is no
question but what The Press IL
right in its stand in this matter.
History shows that Germany
payes the way for an invasion with
the study of its language.
W. +. Wilsie--The patriots of
the FL Centre district will never
consent to the teaching of GeE-
man in the Central Union High
School while this war lasts. and
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
Russian Collapse
(Bv Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb 26 - Charles
Crane of Chicago, a member of the
American commission to Russia, Wis
tied the White House today He char
acterized the Russian collapse as a
catastrophe and pronounced the peace
agreement with Germany wholly in
effective
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
Taft to Mediate
(Bv Associated Press)

Washington, Feb 26.-Representa-
tives of capital have named eX-Ples-
ident Taft as their representative for
the public in join conferences here be-
tween employers and employees to es-
tablish basic relations during the war.
The employees will also name name a
man to represent the public
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-26
HIGH SCH0O[FACU[ YOUSTS GERMAN
Seventeen Are Rescued.
{ BY Associated Press)

Atlantic Port, Feb. 2G.-An Ameri-
can steamship has arrived bringing
seventeen of the crew CT the Danish
steamer Tranquebar, which had not
previously been reported lost.