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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-15
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
3 DROWN WHEN
 LINER ST. PAUL
 IS OVERTURNED
No Cause Assigned for Pc culiar Disaster To
 Ship.

An Atlantic Port, April 25.-The American line steamship St. Paul. a famous passenger liner, overturned and sank here today while being warped into a pier preparatory to loading for trip to Europe.
 Three men probably lost their lives in the accident. At the time the St.. Paul was not under steam but was be- ing brought by tugs from dry dock where for the last week she had been undergoing repairs. Aboard of her at the time were several hundred men, a majority of them employees of the drydock who had been sent with the vessel to complete their work while she was being loaded
 The steamer now is lying on her port side with about ten feet of her hull amidships above the water and is completely submerged both fore and aft. A statement issued by the company shortly after the accident occurred said three men were missing and it is feared they were lost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
HAlG REGAINS GROUND: CAPTURES 6OO
U. '. ChaplaialS Aided Battle
 Against Huns
Exhibited Great Bravery When Americans Fought
 Odds.

With the American Army in France. April 25.--Further details received at headquarters of the engagement around Siechprey. show that the American troops We're outnumbered in some instances eight to one. More of the American wounded were found to- day, one of whom was buried alive for three days and had been trampled over by the enemy, when he had crawled to the surface, in the belief that he was dead The American casualties are considerably less than the first estimate.
 When the complete story of this engagement is told the bravery of the regimental chaplains will be one of the outstanding features. One of them, Father w. j. Carroll of West Newton, Mass, went ito the assistance ot battery when four of the Ameri- can gunners were killed, and carried un ammunition and helped to keep the gun working all Saturday night. He was wounded but refused to have his wounds dressed Sunday until he had carried Myron Dickinson, aged 19. cf Bridgeport, Conn.,, one of his wounded comrades, to a dugout dress ing station.
 Father Michael O'Conner of Boston and Father Osias Boucher of New Bedford, Mass, took charge of the cooking and washing and carried on the work of serving hot soup and food to the soldiers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
70 SELECT SI1E TODAY FOR NEW
 INDUSTRY HERE:
Details for Moving Sorg- hum Plant Here Also
 May Be Closed.

One new industry will select site in Pine Bluff today, a second is mak- ing arrangements to do SO and the re- rresentative of third will bc here to look over the situation. All three in- terestel in Pine Bluff through the ef- forts of E. B. Bloom, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The vice president and state repre- sentatove of the Peyton-Smith Lum- ber company with headuarters in St. Louis, and mills at sevehal places will probably lease a site i'll the east ern section of Pine Bluff today for an assembling yard. Rough cut mater ial from numerous small mills in this section will be assembled here and shipped to the cOmpany's finishing mills. About 400 cars of lumber will be handled annually and 90 men will be employed.
 J. A. Richards, efficiency engineer for the Fort Scott Sorghum & Syrup company will inspect 450 acres which j. P. Oracle and others have agreed to plant in sorghum to supply the in- dustry. Another 15O acres are need ed and MT. Bloom believes pledges will be obtained for this amount to- day. Mr. Richards also will in- spect several sites The erection of the plant will cost about s775,0O0. A preserving plant to be installed next year will cost $10,000. The location of the plant here hinges upon obtain ing the supply of cane, but MT. Bloom believes this will be settled favorably today.
 H. J. Burkhart, representing wood working industry in the middle west which is seeking new location, will be here today to confer with Secretary Bloom and look over the field. The company's plant represents an outlay of about $25o,CO0 and would employ several hundred men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
TRIAL OF CAMP PIKE,
 OFFICER COMES TO END
of Court Martial Will Fix Ruling on lntermingling
 of Races.

Little Rock, April 25.-The trial by court martial of Capt. E. c. Rowan of Bogalusa, La., said by Camp Pike au- thorities to be the most important in the history of the national army be- cause of the race question involved, closed today. The court martial find ings will not be announced for some time, it is believed
 On the witness stand today Capt. Rowan admitted that he refused to obey the order of his commanding of ficer, Col. Frederick B. Shaw, when he ordered him to lead out his com pany for brigade review. Capt Row an said he had no negroes in his com napy at the time but believed that if he compelled his men to participate in a ceremony in which they would see negroes intermingle with white men he would be breaking his word to them in promising that they would not. be called upon to perform no duties that would lower their self respect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
A JEFFERSON COUNTY MEN OFF
 FOR CAMP PIKE Other Contingents Leave April 29 and May 3
 and 6.

Twenty four Pine Bluff and Jeffer- son county men will leave at 7:3O a. m. this morning on the Cotton Belt railroad for Camp Pike. Fourteen were drafted from the city and 10 from the county. The list follows:
 City-R. H. Mosely, H. w. Douglas, Ben Lamonica, Carl J. Hardy, Sam Healey, Mitz Eastman, E. A. With erington, E. H. Sinclair, o. H. Miller, Howard Turnbow, Charles M. Raun- tree, D. T. Jaggers, Elvie E. Brooks and J. T. Ellis.
 County-Jas. w. Phelps, Lex David son, Francis Zangerl, Willard Me- Clendon, Arthur E. Margetson, Ed mund Simpson. Clyde Sanders, Alca Reynolds, Albert Smith and Kenneth Kelley. AHoNA
 Another contingent will go to Camp Pike April 28. Sixty-nine negroes will be sent by Board No. 2.
 Each board will send 10 men to Jackson Barracks, at New Orleans on May 3. Board No. 1's list is Marion l.. Gray, Oscar l.. Battin, John Wal ton, Roger McNew, Robert Lemons, Chas. I. Hughes, G. D. Mccain, E. E. Branson, Raymond Minor and w. w. Williamson.
 Board No. will send the following men to Camp Arthur, Waco, Texas, on May s: o. T. Doughdrill Claud Lit tie, Rudolph Zangerl, T. J. Stevens, Jesse E. Brown, J. D. Jones and Otis Warrington. Board No. ? will send nine men
 There are 124 qualified white men and 7S1 negroes in Class 1, of the list of Board No. ?. In Class are 61 whites and GA negroes; Class 3, 20 whites and 78 negroes; class 4, 258 whites, and 848 negroes; Class 5, 57 whites, 113 negroes. Seven whites and 89 negroes have failed to appear for examination.
 Board No. ? has called the following to go to Jackson Barracks, New Or leans, on May 3: Ollie Allen, Eddie Tifin Mullins, Henry Davis Harper, James Zack Smithwick, William Edg- ar Spann, Estel Lee Burgess, J. T.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
BRITISH RAID AN ZEFBRUGGE
 IS SUCCESSFUL Channel Completely Block ed By Sunken
 Ship. WEEKS TO CLEAR WATERWAY IBoats Must Go to Sea Via Ostende and Alii."> Gan Handle
 Them Bet

London, April 23.-The Associated Press learns from a high naval source that the operation at Zeebrugee was a complete success, with the result that the Flanders flOtilla now will be ob- ll%ed to resort to the Ostend route in putting to sea. from which thc British forces can more easily handle the German ships.
 ln addition to the damage done to the mole and the German guns, ma terial and shipping the channel has been blocked blythe cementlilled ships and German dredger was destroyed. The loss of the dredger together with the blocking up of the channel must result in the speedy sitting up of the waterway and it will take at least several weeks to clear the passage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
GENERAL STRIKE AT
 WACO COMES TO END
Federal Concil0atOr's Appeal to Pa. triOtism of Strikers Meets
 Response.

Waco, April 25.-The general strike of about 2,0OO workers, representing every labor union in Waco which went into effect last Sunday in sym pathy with striking street railway employees was called off late today, The street carmen's strike is still un- settled
 Ending of he general strike follow ed mass meting at which J. F. MIey- CTS, federal commissioner or conclia- tion, urged the strikers to return to work as a patriotic duty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
Kaiser Visits Zeehruge.

London, April 25.-Reuter'.s Amster- dam correspondent sends the follow ing telegram received from Berlin
 "The Kaiser on Tuesday visited Zeehrugge the scene of tn" frustrated English raid He boarded the Mole where he convinced himself that the ramage caused by the blowing up of the final preaching of the gap can Joe done in few days, He also satisfied himself of the perfectly good condition of all the structures and installation on the outer part of the mole which was the objective of the attack.
 "He then priceeded to the canal lock where two cement laden cruisers lie and at the scene of the nocturnal battle obtained again. anexact ac- count from several participating of- ficers'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
ATHLETE KILLS WIFE
 THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF
Domestic Trouble Ends in Double Tragedy at Fort Worth, Texas
 Husband Will Die.

Fort Worth, Texas, April 25.-Carl Thompson, athlete and life saver, late tonight shot his pretty 22-yeal-old wife to death and then sent bullet through his own head. !. The double tragedy took place in a grocery store in a residence section of the city. .,
 Mrs. Thompson was instantly killed and Thompson cannot live. Domestic troubles are said to be the cause of the tragedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
] INDICTED
 FOR LYNCA|NG
 ROBERT PRAGER
Clvlllans Charged With Murder, 4 Policemen
 Malfeasance.

baal aaaMlwardsville, III. April 25-rndict- |sainst %ere Ie returned late today
 Ehich ;n no persons by the grand jury
 Lpril < "nssesnngated ns st the lynching on Ensvi1,a v n or Robert T. Pragor of Col
 liyil;oonsse indictments were against
 bur us msr ana charged murder, and hg malfoa % against policemen chars. Fas l,, tatan who s was on enemy alien,
 hil on n An,. rom the basement of the he towa u aprll ,. led to the outckirts of laid praoild n ana hanged. While is was |islovaii iaser Was hanged for alleged
 lleged a;a remarks specific insttnce of bublie ''sloyalty has never been made
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
Fighting is
 Renewed on Italian Line
Austrian Outpost is An
 initiated and Material Is Captured.

Rome, April 25.-The official state ment issued by the war office today reads:
 "In Astico valley detachments of our troops annihilated an enemy out post. They also captured ETAOIN post. They also surprised an enemy patrol in the Assa valley and captur- ed material during reconnoitering on the slopes of Col Capria.
 Hostile groops attempting to ap- proach our advanced posts on the right bank of the Brenta river were repuls- ed There was increased artillery ac- tivity in the Deberobeh- Motello sect or"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
FOE IS HURLED BACK BY STRONG
 COUNTER BLOW Germans Make Little Pro gress in Thrust at
 Amiens. AMERICAN TROOP; BATTLING GERMANS |. $. Wounded Appear at Hospital Behind Lines: tIii's Holding
 Firm on Whole
{ Associated Press Sumaory.)

NASSoclaCed IfeSS SumaOry.
 The great double German drive in the Somme and Armenteres sectors which began Wednesday morning, has developed into a terrific struggle. The tide of battle has surged to and fro during the last two days with the decision still in the balance.
 The British, having been forced back of Villers-Bretonneux, launch- ed counter attack and put the Ger mans back almost to the line which was held before the fighting began and captured 600 prisoners. The French have been driven back cut of Hangard- enSanterre, but are holding their po- sitlons close by while on the line southwest of Ypres the British have been compelled to withdraw slightly before furious attacks along the Me teren- Bailleu- -Wytschaete line.
 Stream of American Wounded.
 Wounded Americans are arriving at a hospital behind the French line in eral Pershing's men are bearing their share of the burden of the great bat tie.
 Notwithstanding the frantic prep arations made by the Germans for continuance of their drive towards Amiens and the extreme violence of the fighting their gains thus far in that region have been very small
 Along the line from Albert south to Castel except at Hangard-en-San- terre, the German assaults have been hurled back by the allied forces which are strongly posted on the higher ground to which they retired during the last days of the German drive in Picardy.
 Allies Hold at Ypres.
 It is unofficially reported that four to six German divisions or from 48,- 900 to 72,000 men have been hurled at the British and French lines near Ypres. The retirement of the Brit ish in this sector must have been small, for there are no great gains re- ported by Berlin so far
 It was rumored Thursday that Mt. Kemmel, dominating height north of Wulverghem had been taken by the enemy, but this has not been confirm ed That only slight gains have been made anywhere along the two fronts which have been subject to attack is proof that the allies are prepared to defend their positions.
 Third Phase of Drive.
 In the last three weeks the Germans have hurried up heavy cannons to the old Somme battle-ground and have marched many fresh divisions to the point where they have been held for the moment of attack. Their failure to do more than gain almost insig- bits of ground is one of the most encouraging features of the fight ing that now is going on, and which may be looked upon as the third phase of the great German offensive
 Raiding operations are reported along the French line east of Montdid- fer.
 Winston Spencer Churchill, British minister of munitions, speaking in the house Of commons, said that notwith- standing the strain of production and the losses in arms and material during the great battles of the last month, the losses had been made good almost twice over and that so well had plans been made that the British can con tinue the fight at it's greatest inten- sity until next winter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
BANKS TO CLOSE FRIDAY.

All banks, members of the Pine Bluff Clearing House association. will be closed Friday April 26--in conformity with proclamation by President Wilson setting this day aside as Liberty Day, Illegal holf- day.
 PINE BLUFF CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION.
 H. B, Strange, Manager.
 4-25-2tS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
EASTMAN CASE
 IN JURY'S HANDS

New York, April 25.-The case of Max Eastman and others associated with him in the publication of the Socialist magazine. "The Masses" who have been on trial on a charge of conspiring to defeat the operation of the draft act. went to the jury in |. s. court here today
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
WOUNDED WOMAN WILL LIVE.

The negro woman who was shot by her husband, Major Johnson, and who is being treated in the paws hospital here by Dr. Q. c. blackweli, probably will recover, it was stated ae the hospital last night. At first the woman seemed doomed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
'' CRAWFORD NEARLY WELL.

laid the Ii;a%tord n;"kt is just doing fine"
 Davis hosnitga nignt n superintendent at the bs to ItJhspltal thap last night, when asked
 Crawford' condition of Mrs. J. W. bight ,b, wb,,w Who was injured Saturday. eutomobile ner buggy was hit by an lord ;TIIIie. will e. It is believed Mrs. Craw
 Eew days. entirely recovered in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
RESUME REGULAR
 GAR SERVICE TODAY

Repairs to the big generator at the Pine Bluff company's power plant, which burned out Wednesday morning, had progressed so far at o'clock this morning that the opinion was ex- pressed that regular car and power service would be resumed today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26
ERMAN.DU1CA RELATIONS SILL | MAR 4 RUPTURE
 egotiations "Not Pro
 kressing Satisfactorily, 1 Says The Hague kNNOT ACCEDE TO KAISER'S DEMAIsDS |land's Foreign Minister Jntin,a!es line Netherlands Will Not Yield to Hun SahEe Rattling.

Amsterdam, April 35.-1t i, official
 announced at The Hague that ne
 iations between Germany and Hol-
 Id are '''not progressing satisfactor-
 :" The Dutch foreign minister
 declined to give the details of the
 uation between the two countries kich is admittedly quite delicate. Dutch ship owners are reported to
 I've helld meting at The Hague this brning to discuss the sailing of ships Ithe United States to get grain. It
 said the NieuW Amsterdam will hl in a few weeks time for New
 rk to bring home the remaining Rtch sailors now al American ports. Have Faith in Allies.
 The Hague, Aprill 25.-Replying to
 estions of members of the first
 bnbed of parliament Jonkheer J.
 udon, minister of forieen affairs,
 Id today, that no ship would sail pm Holland before a written guar- |tee has been obtained that there puld be no further seizure of yes.
 $, He said he had gathered from interview with John w. Garrett. nerican minister, that the latter opposed that the written assurance ready had been given.
 F'rhe intention was that six shias (ould constantly remain in the ser- Ee, he said, and l have reason to (lleve that the number would be ey. pded and that Germany would put obstacles in the way. l believe can be assumed that the allied Pvernments vii observe their obli- (tlon regarding the rationing of Hol- nd."
 The negotiations regarding an |ohomlc agreement with Germany are Pilayed by difficulties. I am un- Pie 70 give information at present as the state of the negotiations but ley are not progressing very smooth ! prlnclpally because Holland would unable to export much more than le IS at present."
 ,he lorelgn minister added that he au ' %illen guarantee from England Ia. 'a saips Which had left the East h. 'es slnce March 23 and might leave tue future, would not be seizei."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26

Ed G. Lelaurin of St. Louis, rep resenting machinery company. is in the city. He recently completed tour of shipyards on the Gulf coast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-26

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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-05-23
SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT.
Scouts Are Taught to Cook-They
Know How to Do Il Right
JOYS OF REAL SCOUT LIFE.

Rolling dough ON a rock with n glass
jar Is not fiction nor fancy for scouts.
but reality, Breadtwlst on stick
and a hunters stew will soon be send
Ing up appetizing odors in scout camps
all over the country to annoy the mp
petite. Even should n bit OF bark or
grain of sand get into the dough II
Will only help digest the food. This Is
clean dirt.
This summer the scouts In the cities
expect To take hike ut least every
Saturday. They vii. learn To cook,
make the proper kind OF fire for every
purpose, SWIM make II bed OF boughs,
track birds and beasts" learn the
trees and birds and flowers. and learn
the message of the stars and the great
out -of-doors which Is Gods first and
best temple
Only scouts know the charm Of sleep
ing out among the "zephyrs" all night
and getting up In the dew next morn
Ing 10 cook breakfast before hiking
home
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-05-23
YANKEES COMMAND OWN MEN
New Order Affects Brigade Unite on
Western Front and Increases
Spirit Of Unity.

Observation-Disclosures on the west
front. where American units are brig.
AIDED with the British and French. II
has become known, will fight under
American commanders whenever the
American troops predominant
The plan which means that Gen.
Pershing may soon be placed in com.
mand OF French and British units as
we'll as his own. is regarded here as
especially desirable and is expected to
rapidly increase the size OF the Amer
lean forces on the lighting line. and
contribute effectively TO the spirit OF
unity
In addition 10 this. as illustrtive
OF the unity of command under which
Gen. Foch directs the American and
allied armies. II was stated officially
that Foch commands Italian troops in
Italy as fully as he does American
French and British troops in France
and Belgium,
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-05-23
POSTAL EMPLOYEES GET RAISE
CONGRESS Provides for Increase Of
$500 Per Year to Clerks and
Letter Carriers.

Washington.-An amendemtn to the
postoffice appropriation bill providing
for an increase of $200 per year in the
salaries OF clerks and letter carriers
and certain other postal employees,
and increases of 90 per cent for rural
mail carriers and for employees re-
celving less than $500 year. was
adopted by the senate.
Employees receiving between $500
and $1,000 annually would be given
increases OF 10 per cent and the pay
OF substitute clerks and carriers is
to be fixed at 40 cents an hour. For
fourth class postmasters the amend
ment provides that they shall receive
Zoe per cent OF stamp cancellations
on the first s10o or less. or In event
the cancellations do not exceed $50,
20 per cent salary increase.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-05-23
Skin Tortured
Babies Sleep
After CutiCura
TAKING BIGGER VIEW OF LIFE
People Giving Less Consideration
to Little Things.
Soap Use. Ointment IS sad SOC.

Nothing Is mere important than taxi
ing the big view Of life. especially at
the present time. which Is a crisis In
the worlds history. Men and women
have taen too Self-eentered To be or,
much use or service To anyone. even
To themselves. but now. II nj no ether
time. there must he settlement OF
this stage of affairs.
Self conferred folk merely consider
small events. aud the natural affronts
they take ut petty things which are
Of n moment whatever. cnuse loss
of liz opportunities IN the eonsid-
Grafton Of these afYairs, which are so
trivial that they are not worthy a mo-
ment's notice
The woman Who ms spent 81 much
time considering what other folks say.
and what the worlds opinion means IN
every passing event az her life has
begun Ia feel that after all they say"
does not count for much and Il Is what
eEe l. really doing that amounts TO
.uythns + She has ANY worth what.
rvcr She will make nj for lost time by
conserving Tho strength wasted in anxt.
rty over silly hearsay aud concentrate
her efforts ~ accomplish deeds OF
value and good service. .
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-05-23
ALLIES CLAIM TO HAVE DOWNED
IS AND GERMANS CLAIM
80 MACHINES.
BOMBING BUNCH VERY ACTIVE
Line Demolished by Allied Air
men-Considered Most EnI-
Client Raid Yet Carried Out.

London.-Terrific fighting in the air
marks the last preparatory phase be-
fore the resumption of the great west
ern battle.
In this air fighting the allied flyers
have decidedly the upper hand. as is
proved by the fact that no fewer than
IS German airplanes were shot down
by the French and Britisn-1s by the
formr and 43 by the latter.
The Berlin war office claims SO
French and British airplanes to the
German flyers credit in this fighting.
which is about just one-half the total
former and 43 by the latter.
Desperate Fighting In Air.
British squadron OF bombing
planes crossed the western fighting
front and headed straight for Saar-
bruecken (Saarbrueck, in Rhenish
Prussia, more than 200 miles from the
British air bases in Belgium and more
than 80 miles inside the Franco-Ger-
man border. Every mile of the way
the British raiders fought a running
battle. with German battle planes try
Ing desperately to bag" or rout them.
As the battle line was crossed 10 Ger
man machines took up the pursuit. BY
the time Saarbruecken was reached
the-e were 25 German aircraft.
The British planes not only got un-
harmed to their destination. but, hav-
ing got there. calmly carried out their
scheduled work OF destruction. drop
ping "a big bombs on the railway sta
ton and factories. Their task done
they turned against the German ma
chimes and sent FIVE of them crashing
earthward. They returned to their
base minus only one machine, which
was shot down over Saarbruecken. II
was the most effective and most spec
tacular raiding expedition carried out
by British flyers In this war.