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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
PRAISE FOR P. B.
 EVEN IN ENGLAND

John Mcintyre, who is stationed at London, England, writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mcintyre, TIA Pine street, of seein gthe baseball gabe on the Fourth of July in which the Americans played. In the letter he told of praise that the soldiers gave Pine Bluff.
 He told them he lived in Pine Bluff and some of the soldiers said right right away, "Oh Pine Bluff. Arkan- sas. why we went through Pine Bluff and that is where we got some of the best home made cookies that we ever tasted" Quite a compliment to the cooks of Pine Bluff to have their cookies remembered even after the soldiers are over here. The soldiers highly commended the hospitality of the canteen ladies. and young McIn- tyre as proud enough to write home and tell about it.
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TO FIX SUGAR PRICE.
Manufacturers of Cane Products Con.
 fer With Washington Board.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Representa- tives of the Louisiana cane sugar in- dustry were in conference with the United States sugar equalization board here today to discuss the price to be paid for their product next year.
 This is probably the final confer ence of the equalization board here today to discuss the price to be paid for their product next year.
 This is probably the final confer ence of the equalization board with the various groups of sugar produc- CTS.
 The board now has sufficient data upon which to base prices, and will meet next week to take up the mat ter. A definite announcement will be made soon.
 Santors Ransdell and Guion of Louisiana were present at the meet ing as we'll as Representatives w. P. Martin, H. Garland Dupre and Riley J. Wilson.
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RAINBOW DIVISION HIGHLY PRAISED BY
 FRENCH GENERAL
Say Americans Distinguish ed Themselves in Break
 ing Hun Drive.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The Forty second (Rainbow) division particular ly distinguished itself in the fighting east of Rheims on July 15-16 when the German offensive was alunched on both sides of that city, only to be stopped and the eGrmans later driv- en out of the whole Aisne- Marne pocket.
 A general order issued by General Naulin, commanding the Twenty-first army corps to which the American division was attached in the French fourth army under General Gourand, comments the forty second for "its valcr, ardor and it's spirit" in the course of the battle when the Fourth army broke the German offensive on the Champagne
 The text of the order, issued on July 20, when the forty second divis- ion was leaving to join the first American army corps in the drive to the Vesle, was made public today by the war department, follows:
 "At the moment when the Forty second American divisions is on the point of leaving the Twenty-first ar my corps, l desire to express my keen satisfaction and my sincere thanks for the services which it ha srendered un- der all conditions.
 By it's valor. ardor and it's spirit, it has very particularly distinguished itself on July 15 and 16' an the course of the great battle where the Fourth army broke the German offensive on the Champagne front.
 "I am proud to have had it under my orders during this period; my prayers accompany it in the great struggle engaged in for the liberty of the world
 General Naulin, Commanding the Fist army corps."
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BOXING CARNIVAL
 STAGED IN N. '. FOR K.C. WAR FUND
Jack Dempsey Among Pu- gilists Who Take
 Part

New York, Aug. 16.-More than two score pugilists and referees of varying degrees of prominence parti- cipated in boxing carnival at Eb- bets field, Brooklyn, tonight for the benefit fthe Knights of Columbus war fund. The boxers who volunteer ed their services engaged in real bouts.
 Before the contests, the 25,OOO spectators were entertained With a concert.
 Jack Dempsey, who came from Chicago to box, failed to go on with Battling Levinsky of New York. Levinsky went four rounds to draw with Billy Miske of St. Paul.
 Dempsey spared four rounds with Clay Turner, sparring partner.
 Johnny Dundee, of New York, out fought Eddie Wallace of Brooklyn in four round bout.
 Irish Patsy Kline of New York, outfought Phil Bloom of Brooklyn, and Walter Mchr beat Eddie Trem- play of the U. s. s. Pennsylvania, both four round contests.
 Jack Britton of Chicago, was unable to meet Kid Lewis, the welterweight champion, because of illness.
 Benny Leonard, lightweight cham pion, also was i'll and could not box Harry Pierce of Brooklyn.
 Jim Coffey, of the U. s. Navy de- feated Jack Bonds of California in a four round bout.
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6. Q, P, DEMANDS
 RESIGNATION OF VERMONT GOVERNOR
$20,000 Discrepancy Found In His Books As State
 Auditor.

Burlington, Vt., Aug. 16.-Gov. Horace Graham today was asked to resign his office, in resolutions adopt ed by the Republican state: committee at special executive session.
 This week discrepancies amounting to $20,OOO were said to have been found in the accounts of the governor when he was state auditor.
 Governor Graham was invited to the meeting but did not attend. Lead ing Republicans of the state were present.
 In a public statement following the disclosure of the discrepancies in the accounts, Governor Graham admitted that he was at fault in handling of his salary and official expenses, but said that he was aware that any vouchers were missing.
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MOVEMENTS IF
 ENEMY ALLEN
 ARE RESTRICT
New Rule Will c,., Their Arrival and vq'a]
 Departure

a aoNa1.1s Washington. Aug. lf.-y,,,,. aeparture t from this oo,ntry yesa'n q by means of which a nli,,t. ols Or slsal fa gerous ooso enemy agents have 'Il hsst Of ils the United States entered n,'les le sap vll' :, DC the permitted after r sas, a,s Va ;nso1ih D., under proclamation sstip,sab' siesea president Wilson and a, an Slsned ! orr order .t both of which were yD rss sSeeut: lie tonight by the state daa I,,aas Dt, . The proclamation and eyeas4i' rspai'nsa der puts into effect the ali.sullVs@ alien law passed by congress Nlaell la,. eeoh1a co
 Under the legislative ords, ,nas May after September l5 win fnasr he al'a dq.o, 10 oo1aln permits before learisae, rsa,ia 2 United States and additional td'las rs.,t s' tlons will be placed on the s' entsl rts''s aliens into this country 'A''g q
 Attempts to evade tbo a.., leaving the country, which h'al., as,, lan Dei'eve VIII increase with passss, \ the bill eytending the draft passsse ssss z { be rendered less easy of accon,,'i eors VI ment by the new restrictions s'''plSl
 Heretofore, American ,, have required to make snn,ia sNaeAA for passports in order to on rr,t','l' "s y and, to explain to the satisfso,s fo tsl'a the department of state tha a'a noa'a, ' of their trips, while aliens bave re't4 t permitted to depart freely ri,s,. t' making applications for or eynbs Ei' ing their trips,' said an eynl.n.ar rr statement issued by the state rn asn. ment tonight. '''"'
 The new law now places si,,, in this respect on basis simil,, |s . that of citizens.
 "1t is believed that many si., have been leaving the United s,ts % as German agents. carrying mn, mation abroad for the use of ths s, emy.
 "The new law is designed ro MA vent the departure of all such e,A mics of the United States"
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MEXICANS EXECUTE
 A VILLISTA SPY

El Paso. Tex, Aug. 16.-Arrested as Villa spy, Jesus Prado was tried by court martial and executed in Epeny Plaza in Chihuahua City yesterday.
 Prado is charged with having fur nished the dynamite which Villa and Martin Lopez used to blow up trains at Consuelo and Bachimba Pass Sat urday and Sunday. He confessed his guilt at the scene of the public exc cutioin.
 In the train wreck Saturday Gen. Juliano Cotero and his aged mother were killed together with nephew of President Carranza and 36 ether pas sengers and train guards.
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SPAIN IHEAIENS RETALIATION FOR
 U.b0AT FINk|NGS
Will Seize Interned German Vessels to Reimburse
 Her Losses.

London, Aug. 17.-Spain has noti- fled eGrmany of her intention to compensate herself for future out rages against Spanish shipping by conficating a corresponding amount of tonnage from German shipping that has found refuge in Spanish ports, says a dispatch to the Times from Santander.
 There are about ninety German steamers voluntarily interned in Spain.
 In the note addressed by Spain tc Germany regarding the torpedoing of Spanish vessels, announcement of the dispatch of which was made by For. eign Minister Dato on August 8, the Spanish government points to Ger many's poor return for services Spain has performed in pursuance of her neutral policy by which Germany has benefited, according to the newspaper Ell Sol.
 Germany has received numerous evidences of Spanish regard, the note says in subtance as summarized by this newspaper, such as in the case of the refugees from the Kamerun whom Spain cared for, and it is point. ed out that in addition Spain has un. dertaken the representation of Ger. man interests in various belligerents countries.
 Nevertheless the not continues, ir return for these services and for bene. fits accruing to Germany in conse quence of Spanish neutrality, Ger. many has persisted constantly ir causing inury to Spanish interests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
I. w. w. TRIAL TO
 CLOSE TODAY

Chicago. Aug. 16.-Tomorrow and Monday will see the close of the trial sof A61 Industrial Workers of the World before federal Judge Landis, so far as argument is concerned.
 TWO witnesses for the defense yet remain to be heard.
 : Documentary evidence tending to show that many of the fires in thresh- ing machines in western states which the government charged were due to I. w. w. sabotage, were in reality caused by static electricity or the ex- plosion of dirt and dust. was intro duced today by the counsel for the defense. Lengthy extracts from off cial reports on the subject issued by the federal department of agriculture were read in support of this theory.
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TWO KILLED, 1 HURT
 BY SHELL EXPLOSION
Order Investigation of Fatal Acci- dent at St. Julian's Creek Naval
 Magazines.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Two men were killed and one seriously injur- ed in an explosion at the St. Jul ien's crek naval magazines, near Norfolk. They were loading a six inch shell with "explosive D."
 Ordnance officers are puzzled by the accident as all prescribed precau- tions were being taken and no acci- dent of the kind has occurred with this explosive before in the six or sev- en years that it has been in use An investigation was ordered
 Those killed were E. P. Nicholas, ordinance man, first class, and E. E.. Holland, ordnance man, third class.
 c. c. Holcomb, ordnance man, third class, who was injured will recover, a later report to the Navy department said.
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ARKANSAS POSTOFfICE
 INSPECTOR DISMISSED
", L, Reid Accused Of Retaining Clerk Who Approved Sinking of
 the Lusitania.

St. Louis, Aug. 15.-N. P. Alldrich has been appointed inspector of post offices in Missouri (except Kansas City), Iowa and Arkansas, with head quarters here, to succeed William l.. Reid, who has been dismissed. h. spector Alldrich took charge Of the office this afternoon. | Reid's dismissal followed an in- vestigation by postoffice inspectors of charges lodged by a clerk that Reid retained another clerk in the office after it was pointed out to the dismissed inspector that the alleged disloyal clerk had upheld the sink ing of the Lusitania and other Ger man atrocities.
 : Reid denied he was aware of the clerks alleged disloyalty. This clerk in question has also been discharg- ed
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FRENCH SENATE
 TO TRY CAILLAUX

Paris, Aug. 16.-(Havas Agency. ) The Temps says today that it is able to confirm that the case of for mer Premier Joseph Callaux who is charged with treason, will be refer red to the senate, sitting as high court of justice.
 The newspapers adds that it is on the initiative of the government that the senate will investigate into the charges against CaillauX.
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WOMAN ARRESTED IN CoNNEc1IQx
 :. WITH ARMY FRAUD
Sought to Bribe Inspector to Accept Faulty Barracks ;.
 Bags. 4

New York, Aug. 16.-Miss Isa- bella Feder, vice president and gen. eral manager fan equipment com pany here, and Michael Polsk,, were convicted today of conspiracy to de- fraud the government in army con- tracts.
 Bail was denied and they were sent to jail to await sentence.
 Miss Feeder obtained a. contract from the government for 100000 bar racks bags at nine cents each, and sub-let the contract for eight cents.
 These bags were found to be defec- tive and Miss Feder and Polsk tried to bribe federal inspectors to accept them. =
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SEES NO IMMEDIATE
 CHANCE FOR PEACE
Swedish Premier Rufuses Proposal to Offer Aid But Is Willing When
 Time Comes.

London, Aug. 16.-According to a Copenhagen despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company, Professor Eden, the Swedish premier, replying to a denutation from the Swedish organ izations of Good Templars, who ask ed whether one of the neutral states could take the initiative regarding peace negotiations, said that as there was no reason to believe that the belligerents were willing to consider mediation, Sweden could not com mence negotiations.
 Sweden. the premier added, was following the present development with great intent and was at the dis position of the warning powers should any desire for mediation be express ed.
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AMERICAN EYER KILLER,

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 16.- James Lyons Goggins,' an. American naval aviator fthis city, was kill ed in a flying accident in Italy Au- gust II according to a message re- ceived last night from the navp de- partment by his mother Mrs. John J. Goggins.
 Goggins was a graduate of George town University and was a foot ball star while in college.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
GERMAN RESERVES
 INSUFFICIENT TO
 MAINTAIN DEFENSE
Troops Are Switched From Verdun to the Avre River
 Sector.

With the French Army in France, Aug. 16.-(By The Associated Press) There is evidence that the German reserves are no longer sufficient to maintain the defense and that drafts are being made on German troops holding other important sectors.
 The French division that took Ribe- court met there enemy troops which had recently withdrawn from the Verdun front.
 They were old acquaintances, the French division having been cited for gallant ork in the defense of the fortress on the Mouse against these same Germans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
GERMANY DEMANDS
 AUSTRIANS BE SENT TO WESTERN FRONT
Agrees to Vienna's Plans In Poland For Is
 Divisions.

London. Aug. l6.-According to a dispatch to the Daily Mail from The Hague, Germany has demanded thas Austria send 10 or 15 divisions to the western front
 Austria assented to this, the dis patch says, on condition that Ger many would accept Austria's solution of the Polish question and make a strong peace move, including the evacuation and restoration of Bel igium.
 Germany promised to concede to 'Austria's solution of the Polish ques- 'tion including the naming of an Aus trian archduke as king, the dispatch asserts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
CONTINUE PROBE
 OF U. $. AIRPLANES

Washington, Aug. 16.-Major H. G. Brett, of the army aeronautics section who formerly had charge of airplanes upon their receipt in France was questioned at length today by the senate sub committee investigat- inp airplane production.
 The committee announced late to. day that it had practically agreed up on a final report, which probably will be made public next week.
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NOMINATE DEAD MAN.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 16.-Returns of the primary election reaching the secretary of states office shows that E. c. Prather of Cove county, who fil- ed his candidacy last spring as Demo- cratic candidate for the lower house of the legislature and later died, was nominated. It is possible for the party to place nominee on the ticket for the November election in place of Prather.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
G. A. R. SESSION AT
 PORTLAND OREGON

Portland, Ode, Aug. 16.-More than 1000 veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and members of suo- sidiary organizations are in Portland for next weeks annual encampment, and each incoming train brought ac- cession to their ranks.
 The real rush of visitors, it was said at headquarters, will start Sat- urday when special train load will arrive from Kansas.
 Col. Geo. A. .HoWely of Boston, chief of staff, today took charge of arrangements for the grand parade to be held Tuesday. <.
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SEN. OLLIE JAMES IN
 SERIOUS CONDITION

Baltimore, Aug. 16.-The condition of Senator Ollie James of Kentucky who has been at Johns Hopkins hos pital for more than two months is tonight reported by persons who came in contact with him at the hospital as very serious. The extreme heat the last two weeks has weakened the senator. Transmission of blood has been reserted to and the hospital physi- clans report his condition as un- changed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
SETS NEW RECORD
 FOR 1 1-l6 MILES

Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Aug. 16.-- A new worlds record for mile and three sixteenths was established by Commander J. K. L. Ross four year old Cudgel in the fourth race; the Schenectady handicap here this after noon.
 Cudgel carried 131 pounds, and covered the distance in 1856 flat. The cid record was 1856 3-5, established by Milton B. at Latonia in 1913. Cudgel won the race by the small est possible margin from Wilfred Viass' Wesley Hogan.
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FORMER WISCONSIN
 OFFICIALS JAILED
 FOR DISLOYALTY

Madison, Wis, Aug. 16.--Louis B. Nagler. former assistant secretary of state. was sentenced to thirty months in the penitentiary at Fort Leaven- worth, in federal court here today. Nagler has been convicted for violat- ing the espionage act
 County Judge J. M. Becker of Mon- roe, was sentenced to three years at Fort Leavenworth for violating the same law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
98 NAMES ON TWO
 CASUALTY LISTS

Washington, Aug. 16.-The army casualty list today issued in two sec tions, contained total of 98 names. The navy department did not issue a Marine corps list.
 The army list was divided as fol- lows:
 Killed in action, IS.
 Woundede severely 70.
 Missing in action 10.
 Total, 9S.
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LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER WRITES

When the kidneys are not working, backache, stiff; joints, rheumatic pains and sufferingMresult. George McLain, Turtle Lake, N. D. writes: "I am locomotive engineer. I had a bad pain in my back and my bladder action was very irregular. I took Foley's Kidney Pills and was relived in couple of days" Mann's Phar- macy.-Advt.
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CASUALTY LISTS
 CONTAIN 98 NAMES

Washington, Aug. 16.-The first section of the army casualty list to- day sheosWs: Killed in action IS; wound ed severely 25. Total 43.
 A second army casualty list was is- sued tonight containing 55 names, divided as follows: Wounded severe ly 45; missing in action. 10; total 55. The only southern man named in the list is Fleet Johnson of Fovworth. Miss, missing in action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
WHEAT CROP IN
 FRANCE INCREASr0

Paris, Aug 16.-tHayas) )-N, total production of wheat in Frm. this year is estimated at 50OMts quintals. S3,5o0,000 bushels) bel. an increase of g. per cent over hg years crop, according to the Inur Sigpant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17

VCUnCI1TUFU ITU11I pdBH U1H.J CT 250 prisoners and a number of ma chine guns in our hands.
 "Tcdap our advanced troops in this locality have pushed forward in CO., operation with the French and have made substantial progress in the dir ection of Fresnoy Les Rove, and Franwart.
 "We have taken few prisoners.
 "On the remainder of the British cept artillery activity on both sides in different sectors."'
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GERMAN LOSSES 5000. .OO0.

Paris, Aug. 16.-The total of Ger man losses from the beginning of the war to the end of July 1918 are un- derstood to be 6,000,0O0 according to the morning newspapers.
 The figure include 1,400O,000 killed up to the beginning of the German offensive last March. From March 27 to June 17 the Germans are said to have lost 10000 killed alone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
Six Hun Aircraft Destroyed.

London, Aug. 16.-The official communication dealing with aerial activities, says:
 "On Aug. 15 the number of com bats was not great. Four hostile ma chimes were destroyed by our airmen and two German observation balloons were shot down in flames. Five hos tile machines were driven down out of control. One of our airplanes is missing"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
Austrian Official Report.

Vienna, Aug. 16, via London. The official communication rom head quarters today says:
 "Italian attacks against the Moroz- 20 positions failed.
 "Otherwise the day was quiet on the Tonale sector.
 "On the Monte Cimone the enemy storming troops were repulsed."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
FIVE U. $. FLYERS
 KILLED IN WEEK

Washington. Aug. 16.-Five fatali- ties in aviation accidents for the week ending August 10 ware report ed tonight by the war department.
 Two deaths occurred at Taliaferro field, Fort Worth, Texas, and enc eact at Gerstner field, La. Post field. Fort Sill, Okla.. and Scott field Belleville, Ill.
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STEAMER IS AFIRE
 OFF CAPE HATTERAS

Beaufort, N. C., Aug. 16.-A large oil tank steamer is afire about 25 miles off Cape Hatteras according to reports brought here.
 A submarine is lying close by. The members of the crew have been taken off by life guards.
 It is presumed the submarine is a German and the tanker was set on fire as a result of shell fire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17

666 cures Headaches, Bill iousness, Loss of Appetite, foul breath. or that tired aching feeling due to Ma- laria or Colds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17

666 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, or Bilious Fever, by killing the parasite caus- ing the fever. Fine strength ening tonic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17
AMERICAN ACE DECORATED.

Paris. Aug. 16.-Official Journal announces that the American ace. Lieut.. David Putnam, has been deco rated with the military medal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-17

A dispatch from Picking on August 1 0said that the Chinese government Petrelli, recently appointed papal nuncio to China, on the ground that he was personal friend of Admiral von Hintze, German secretary of for eign affairs, and formerly minister to Peking.
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Attacks Failed, Says Berlin.

1HtVuONS T U1ICU1 pays OSIIIIts
 Berlin, via London, Aug. 16.-"On both sides of the Avre strong enemy attacks failed with heavy losses" says the official communication is- sued from general headquarters to- night.
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'. (. V. TO MEET.

There will be meeting of J. Ed Murray Camp No. 610. U. c. ". at the courthouse Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Delegates are to be elect ed for the reunion in Oklahoma and other business transacted in the for nal way.
 J. JORDAN, Adj.
 J. B. KING. " Com.
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CHINA RECALLS ITS
 ENVOY TO VATICAN

Peking, Aug. 12.-(SundaA)-The Chinese government has cancelled the appointment of it's minister to the
 vatican and has ordered the minis
 ter, who has reached Madrid on his
 way to Rome, not to proceed
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HUNS FALL BACK l AND 2 MILES ON
 ALBERT SECTOR

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