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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
ROLL OF HONOR

Washington, March 20 First Lieut.. Frederick Q Klakring is the only officer ap- bearing in today's casualty list of 37 names. He was wounded slightly. Today list shows three men were killed in action; two died of wounds two died of accident; eight died oi disease; five wounded severely and IT wounded slightly. The list fol lows:
 KILLED IN ACTION
 Corp. Russell c. Hughes.
 Corp. George H. Miles.
 Corp. Edward Mitchell.
 DIED OF WOUNDS
 Private Lloyd Culp.
 Private Frank Proisi.
 DIED OF ACCIDENT
 Private John $. Smith.
 Private George Williams.
 DIED OF DISEASE
 sergt. Fred J. Rassbach.
 Private John ". Addams.
 Private Winton Clark.
 Private Hugh l.. Gibson.
 Private Larkin w. Leach.
 Private Ronald Lahen.
 Private Louis Mayld Private Major Terrell.
 WOUNDED SEVERELY Corp. otto G. Abbott. Private Earl Horton.
 Private John c. Huntington.
 Private Leonard Constecky. Private Peter Paulson. WOUNDED SLIGHTLY First Lieut.. Frederick o. Klalk- erinE.
 Sergt. Louis A. xeman. Cook Charles J. Hoover. Corp. Berry w. Langston. Corp, Ollie Q. MarshalA Mechanic Leroy B. Hall. Private Robert D. Beal. Private Byron H. Dean. Private Clarence Flourney. Private Donald A. Gerard. Private HJohn Fl. Hoke. Private Donald A. Hunt. Private Robert R. Lelb. Privafe clvmzey O. Mckay. Priv@te P<ktee Y. Myers. PrivktS Esnest van DelIark.
 Rrsvhts teenent 2. Wells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
AMERICANS USING GAS

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, March 19.-(By the Associated Press. )--American artillery on the Toul front has heavily attacked the Germans with gas shells during the past day or so, 1t is now permitted to announce. Four different attacks were launched and from the manner in which the enemy was silenced it is evident they had the desired effect.
 During one period when the gas shells
 were flying over the enemy lines last night a German airplane, with a red tai- light, appeared over the American lines and dropped a red rocket for what pur- pose 1t Is not known. However. shrapnel from American anti-aircraft batteries burst so near the German immediately afterward that he was forced to fly for his own lines in hurry.
 Last night the enemy observation tow CTS and positions on Montzec were shelled heavily and a heavy fire was (Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
PeonIe Leaving Venice

Venice. Italy Monday. March 1S.-The exodus from Venice has been resumed in consequence of the recent air raids. Outgoing trains are crowded and gon- dolas are busiiy transporting household goods to points outside the danger zone. Residential and business quarters pre- sent deserted appearances. The pal aces along the Grand canal are closed from end to end. as much damage has been done in this section In the recent raids. The American Red Gross has es- .tabliehed a post at the railway station and is supplying food to persons lsav- 's-,x thA city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
South Dakota House
 Completes Ratification of Dry Amendment
This is the Tenth State Legislature to Vote in Favor of the National
 Prohibition Amendment

Pierre. S D.. March 20The lower house of the South Dakota legislature today ratified the federal prohibition . amendment acted on by the senate yesterday, making South Dakota the terth state to accept the amendment. Jackson, Miss. March 20.-The low ar house of the Mississippi legisla- lure tonight passed the bone dry pr rohibition bill. The bill already has passed the senate and now goes to the governor for signature.
 The measure repeals the present pro- hibition laws with regard to the re- cefpt of a certain quantity of liqu5r TOT month and provides drastic restric- lions on the importation. transporta- ti0E and posFession of liorrr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
Press is Being Used to Cir culate News of Impend-
 ing Battles
CONCENTRATION OF
 BIG ARMIES CLAIMED
Zurich Dispatch Says News paper Editors Are to Be Called Into Conference

Zurich, March 20.--Another of the reports of an impending German blow l In the west appears in the KoeInischc zeitunE. It says the German headquar- ters staff is 1rganising series of con- fcrences to be held mt Cologne. Berlin, l Knrlsruhe. Hanover and Leipsic with the representatives of the leading l newspapers for the purpose of pre- | pairing the German press for opera tions on . great scale on the western front.
 | Washington, March 2O.--Reneyyal of German talk of . great west front off fcnsive this spring is ascribed in of- ficial dispatches from Switzerland to- day as due to the desire of the Ger man general staff to confuse the nI- Hes as to Germany's real intentions. l Attention is called, however. to the concentration of strong German forces | in the west under able leaders. Ger | inany's advance notices of an attack ! In the words of the dispatches prob ably are designed to unsettle opinion and to circulate inaccurate informa- ton.
 German newspapers are quoted to show that big armies have been put in the west and increasing artillery activity. it Is declared. may be of more than passing significance.
 GERMAN PRESS ACTIVE The German press says the dis patches. "has been attempting recent ! ly to convey the impression that the great offensive so often heralded against the Franco English front would be postponed and perhaps even would not take place. Today, on the contrary, an inverse tendency Is to be marked in Germany. Hindcnburg and Ludendorff. in an interview which correspondents at great headquar ters, let 1t be understood that the hour of l tEe attack was not far distant ard that the French had dug their graves with their own hands. These words were understood to denote that the offensive had been decided upon. that 1t would be soon and that it undoubt- edly would be aimed particularly against the French.
 WOULD UNSETTLE OPINION
 The reports which Germany is spreading may have tendency in the idea of the German general staff tc unsettle opinion and upset predictions I by the circulation of inaccurate in. formation. It is necessary. in any case to note these different manifestations
 "A dispatch from Berlin to tn, Easier Nachricten for March IS. em. phasized the name of Gallwitz, whose presence on the French front between that of the crown prince and that ol Duke Albert of wurttemburg has beer mentioned by the German communique Their armies must be about $50, ,Oo( strong in the verdun- Luneville sector This army. which is an attacking army and whose head IS famous as ar arttlleryman of the highest order. says this dispatch. will probably no, delay long in assuming the offensive The ceaselessly increasing artilier, activisy in the sector Is besides high. lily characteristic symptom. It Is prob labls that the Bsulow army which op
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
BRITISH SUBMARINE
 LOSSES E F0R WEEK ARE SLIGHTLY LESS

London, March 2O-The admiralty re- ports the loss by mine or submarine of l7 British merchantmen last week. Of these II were 1900 tons or over and ix under that tonnage.
 Two fishing vessels were lost. Eleven merchantmen were unsuccessfully att tackled.
 The loA,es of British merchantmen in fhe las week are slightly under she losnas the three preceding weeks. when Ing each of these periods 1u yeseh sunk by mine or submartae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
'PETROGRAD WILL BE IN GERMAN HANDS WITHIN WEEK, SAYS AMERICAN CONSUL Russian Capital City Max ing no Show of Resistance
 to Advancing Enemy WASHINGTON HEARS
 NEWS OF HUN RAID That Kaiser Would Keep i Faith With Bolsheviki
 Has Never Been Ex-
 pected by Allies

Washington, March 20. German occupation of Petro- grad within a week was pre- dicted by American Consul Tredwell in dispatches reach ing the state department today, dated March Is. The report came through Ambassador Francis at Vologda.
 London, March 20.---Occupation of Petrograd by the Germans is only a matter of hours, according to dis patches from Petrograd to several of the morning newspapers. The Rus sian capital is said to be assuming waiting attitude and is not display ling the slightest sign of organized re- distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
Five Injured in Auto Accident

Daytona. Fla, March 2o.--Mrs. J. F.
 Thompson of seabreeze. her daughter,
 Mrs. Sadler, and the latter's baby. were seriously hurt and negro nurse
 and negro chauffeur were perhaps fatally injured today when machine
 owned by Mrs. Thompson and driven by the negro. turned over on the Dixie Highway near St. Augustine. The accident occurred. it Is said, when the driver tried to take turn in the
 road while travelling at a high rate of speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21

WoundeQs
 The Americans troops on the Foul sector recently have been giving the Germans, and effective ly. dose of their own fayorite wenpon--nsphyxi yxiatinw 9ns. Fomr different sectors of the Germans were gas shelIed and the quiescent attitude of the enemy upon all of them afterward indicated that the gases had had the desired effect.
 On their part the Germans have adopted another new plan of war fare. which the American troops on the sector attacked described ns sdirty work.' This was the drop ping from mn airplnne of large rubber balls filled with mustard gas. None of the American troops was injured In the attack.
 Secretary of War Baker has had a narrow escape on the American front. A German shell burst within 40 yards of his automobile, but did no damage.
 Although the snow is melting in the mountain regions of the ItnI- inn theatre, sufficient of It still lies on the ground t0 make isn- possible for the present the com mencement by either side of hos- tiIities of great magnitude. BOni- bardments continue a1l along the front, being especially violent west of Lake Gnrda. Heavy freshets have made the Pinve river impass- able to large forces of troops. Enemy airmcn continue to drop bombs on Venice, where the nl- ready great damage daily fs be- ing added to. Large portions of the population are evacuatfng the city.
 In Russia the Germans and Aus- tro-Germans are still advancing. Petrogrnd Is being menaced by . force of Germans, which is oper- ating 15O miles south of the for mer capital, while fin the south Ikharkov Is being approached by combined forces of the enemy. Even Moscow is reported to be i'm danger of mn cnveloping maneu- yer, and there is talk of again -~..r-r~ eonstuI
 While special dispatches from Russin continue to nssert thnt the bolshes/. leaders are hostile to- ward the invaders. no concrete evi- dence has been forthcoming to show that for the present. at' least, efforts are being made to reorgnnIxe the army and give com- hat.
 Announcement hns been made by the British first lord of the ad- miralty that the tonnage of ship ping sunk during the last IF months aggregated 5000, ,OOO. He de- nicd that 1t hnd been 0.5OO. GOO tons, claimed by the Germans.
 During the last week n British merchantmen of more than 1900 tons ench and six vessels under 1000 tom were sunk by mines or submarines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
Propose Free Zones

Washington March M-Creation Of free zones at the various ports of the United States to encourage foreign com merce and build up great ports similar to that at Hamburg. is proposed in bill introduced today by Representative San ders of Louisiana. The bill Is understood
 to have administration suppcrt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
Summary of NelUs From AM War Fronts and Capitals
By the Associated Press

along of fighting still has smali artillery duels which, fallen the task fighting the delivered strong
 
 positions off leaving hind themm edorv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
MARSHES ESCAPE

Washington, March 20.-Russian warships at odessa escaped to Sebasto- pol when the Germans took Odessa, according to a dispatch to the state department today from Ameican Con- sul Summers at Moscow. Recent press dispatches quoted Berlin authorities as declaring that 15 ships were taken when the city was occupied.
 Moscow, Tuesday, March 1e-Rus- sia's relations with the entente are unchanged. M. Tehitcherin, the bol- shevik foreign minister, declared in an interview with tho Associated Press correspondent today. More Friendly re- Iations were being established with the United States. he added. anu he commentend upon President Wilson's message to Russia as showing that America would not take aggressive ac- ton against her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
NO SURPRISE

Washington, March 20.--The con
 tinued advance of the German army
 into Russia, despite the peace treaties
 signed at Brest-Litovsk, is no sur
 prise to American officials who all
 along fully expected the German high
 command to prosecute it's designs in Russia to the fullest extent. regard
 less of any considerations of good
 faith with the peace agreement. No formal explanation of the mo-
 tives that actuate the Germans to
 press their advantage to Petrograd
 and Moscow Is available here, but 1t
 is known that officials regard the sit
 uation as filled with sinister possi- bilities.
 There have been many recent hints
 at another peace effort by the Ger
 mans in the near future and if these predictions are fulfilled. it is pointed out. vast section of Russia actually in German hands, and furnishing enormous territory with undeveloped mineral and other resources for eni- ployment in the German war pro sramme. might well serve as founda- ton upon which to erect compromise peace proposal
 MAY OFFER ALSACE LORRAINE It has been suggested that with those
 resources in her possession Germany
 might offer even to restore Alsace-
 Lorraine to France. hoping thereby to be left in undisputed possession of the
 eastern field. With such a proposal, could go agreement to evacuate France
 and Belgium. the whole constituting an alluring prospect to the warworn
 peoples of France and Great Britain
 if they did not look deeper and See
 the threat their statesmen point out
 Tn the elephantine sacrifice of Rus-
 sia.
 Given time to develop Russian re- sources. many officials here believe, the Germans could well afford to pilot all they hold in the west with perfect assurance of both their economic and military future adornments.
 Some officials here even expect re- cruitment of the Russian peasantry Into the German armies Others, how lever. believe the Russian people are so thoroughly imbued with the spirit l of the revolution that no great move ment of that sort is to be expected, The rapid advance of the German forces through Russia. 1t is admitted I here is serving to cut of a great part 1 of the Russian population from any ef- I fectivc means of counteracting German propaganda Already all representatives | of Allied thought and purpose have been forced to abandon the field. or be captured by the advancing Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21

During the last week n British merchantmen of more than 1900 tons ench and six vessels under 1000 tons were sunk by mines or aubmarines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21

Announcement hns been made by the British first lord of the ad- miralty that the tonnage of ship ping sunk during the last IF months aggregated 6,0OO, 900. He de- nicd that it hnd been 0.5Oo.oOO tons. claimed by the Germans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, May 4.-Forecast.s that tenn peratures would remain normal until
 at least Monday tended to ease down the corn market today. In addition talk of export business hal subsided and there was renewal of asser- tiOns that liberal amounts of corn still remained in the hands of the produc-
 CTS. Opening prices, which ranged from 1-Sc to 5-Sc lower. Iith May $1.2 IA and July $l.4S 3-4 to $l.49. were followed by slight rally and then decided sag.
 Peace gossip appeared 10 count
 somewhat as a bearisA influence, but
 the market rallied later in response
 to official notice that the export move
 ment of grain would be given prefer
 ence over domestic shipments. The close nevertheless was weak 1-Sc to 1 7-8c net lower, with May $1.27 1-4 and July $1.4s 5-S.
 Lack of export inquiry weakened
 oats. Favorable weather was also a bearing influence. After opening un- changed to 1 cent down, with July
 G9 1-Sc, tho market underwent further setbacks.
 l Strength of hog values gave provis- ions an upward turn. Offerings were
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
Receipts 1,93o; stock i30,3l2.
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, May .i.-Weckcnd pro fit taking by shorts caused momcn- tary advance of , to 12 points immed- lately aft rth opening call in cotton here today, but the improvement did not last. Heavy selling was encoura- gcd by tne continued dry weather over the greater part of the belt and it sent prices 32 to A points under the lose of yesterday.
 Selling pressure continued until the active months were 52 to 59 points ibelow yesterdays final figures. At this level profit taking by shorts started again and a recovery of about i 30 points resulted.
 | The break extended to 2i.35 for July and 23. 75 for October during the mid de of the session with active months generally showing net declines of A to 57 points and making new low ground for the movement. Rallies followed on covering for ever the week end with July closing PASS and October at 24.20. The general list closed steady net points higher to n points lower.
 Cotton closed steady at a decline Of i { to 19 points,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonuer cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissol"es gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and irregularities Of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will De sent by mail cn receipt
 of S1.25. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for sworn testimonials. pr. E. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (ACyI)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

black horse mule, Wire cut on one front foot, 4 years old, weight nearly 900, lot shod. One red mare mule, 1 years old, weight 900, marked on jaw. These mules strayed from Randell, Sun- day April 18th. Reward of 5000 will be paid for information leading to the recovery of the mules. Jno. Boknight of Randall, Ark, tele phone w. M. Ross & Co.,, Randall.
 4-30-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

|Iss Ise, ACRES OF THE RTCHEST and M o"a " arkansas, in small tracts that ;;aGs # >; payments. Do you know
 mse r,ss u :. IS almost impossible for the trsl. tra, ot moderate means to buv a
 on st, to,,,.. ul bottom land at a price anr mot 'erms rms that the payment can be T1 liyn.N Nlthout seriously stinting the Who ak .e expenses at home. Any man ejthese n ever expects to own a farm, ment sa't' ,t to live on or as an invest cron aa'' ,asa laad that the proceeds of one land in nVr s,e,,e one year will pay for the gate th;s sull, will do we'll to investi- aade % 'ais un,. property. An investment pendent "o" VIII VI soon make you inde- the ma;. Come in and let us talk Land d'Ssser coa over with you. Delta Bldg pG;,'lpany, p; 2O6 Citizens Bank
 =. r'ne Bluff, Ark. 5-1-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FINDS HER cow SHOT.

Harriet Jones. ncgrcss, 2101 Wcs; Fourth. went to water her ccw Stakc1 near her home yesrteday and found it dead with half dozen p ,calibrc bullet holes in tne body. Threc boys in uniforms of Boy Scouts " ere seen in the neighborhood, and ore carried a rifle, according to City Detective Ben Brannon who is Investigating the case
 AUTO SPRINGS and leaves repair ed. welded or enw ones made. Martin Machinery company. o-otf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
New York Cotton.

Now York, May !.-Thcre was enough covering over tne week end to cause an opening advance of to 25 points in the cotton market carly today. Buying of this sor was re strictcd by a favorable view or the weather map. however. and tho mar kct ouicklv weakncd under q renew al of more or less general pressure. Iulv broke into new ground for the movement, selling off from 2o.Oo to 2I.55. the lowest price reached since if sold at 33.S0 month ago. October did not sell quite back to the low level of Monday but toucred 23.9s with active months generally showing net losses of 27 to B points before the end of the first hour.
 Cotton closed steady. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
CUT THIS OJ1T-IT IS WORTH
 MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this slip, enclose with five cents to Foley X Co, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return trial package containing Folcy's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup. Foley Kid ney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tab let's. Mann's Pharmacy-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
S75,OG0 BLAZE AT MEMPHIS.

Memphis, Tenn. May fire, of ull- known origin here late last night, practically destroyed the automobile repair plant of John C. Dix, Son and Company, causing loss estimated at S73,o06. partly covered by insurance. Fifty automobiles under repair were either totally or partially destroyed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
THIS WIDOW WAS HELPED

Mrs. A. Walden AGO Glenn Ave- Fresno. Cal writes: 'I had fever and it left mp with d cough every winter. Foley's Honey and Tar helps me every time. l am widow 66 years old" Nothing better for bron, chial grip and similar coughs and colds that hang on Just fine for croup and whooping-cough. Mann pharmacV-AdVt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

FOR RENT-Comfortabl furnished modern apartment of four rooms
 and bath; lower floor; centrally TO- cated half-block from carllne; also desirable single room. NO chlld- ren desired. Phone 1928. o-o-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
LON0kE .tIRPLANE FALLS.

England, May An airplane iron
 Camp Ebetrs, at Lonoke, fell from { low height at the londing field here and was badly damaged. The aviators were not hurt. The plane had como here to render aid to another machine the engine of which had "gone dead.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

Sopt cotton nominal and unchanged Sales on the spot 3,3S7; to arrive 100.
 Low middling 2650; middling 2S.50
 good middling 29.75.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY TURN ished rooms for light housekeePlns'
 all modern conveniences. ALSO one bedroom, nicely furnished. Applyy
 900 Main, Phone 1906. o-o-oI
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
FOR SAJ1E-PIt.NO AND NICT1O-
 la. 9O3 w. End. Phone 1899. 4-2S-6t

FOR SALE-Complete set o! Dickens, wei! illustrated characters, and oth-
 CT standard books. Apply TOP w. 'Pullen, phone 2419. 5-3-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

FOR RENT-Furnishe rooms TOT light house keeping; modern con-
 yenicnccs all dclosc ill. Address "T c :" care Granhic. 5-1-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

STRAYrED-Black mare mule, 16
 hands high, collar scars on should CTS, shoes recently removed. Re- ward Address K, l.. Taylor, West
 End Station, Pine Bluff. 430-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

FOR RI1NT-at sos West Barraque' two nicely furnished bedrooms with bath between. Will rent singly or together as desired. ielephono
 1G1o 5-4-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

FOR RENT-ONE LARGE FRONT room, furnished or unfurnishedl with
 garage; good board same olocA. X.
 Phone 213O, 700 West Sixth. o-3-ot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

TAKEN InP-Black mare mule, 1o
 hands high, gray hairs on head and neck, long tail sheared. Taken up near Clio. Owner can have same
 by paying for this advertisement and other expenses incurred. Ad- dress R. l.. Taylor, West End Stat ion. Pine Bluff. 4-30-10t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05
ROWLAND IN FRANCE,

Vim. Rowland of the 1ltn infantry, |. $. A., has arrived in France, ac- cording to letter received from him by his grandmother, Mrs. May Tom linson. Rowland left Pine Bluff in September, and has been on the At lantic coast until he sailed for France.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-05

HEN IN NEED OF OFFICE HELP, |'elepnone 1873. We positively do ,,s uos recommend incompetent help. "e ao not operate our school as a |slue line. All OUT time is devoted |w tnls particular work. Our mot 'o is tnoroness. James Business ''i'ese' G. E. Bynum, proprietor.
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