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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-15
VIENNA NEWSPAPER
 SEES U. S. WAR AIM

Zurich, June 14.-A bold editorial in the Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung, a So- cialist paper, stating the conviction that it was only for moral reasons that the United States entered the war, and vigorously censuring. Ger many's "peace by violence" with Rus- ia, has aroused great resentment isn Berlin neither for military nor econo. mic reasons, the Vienna paper pointed out, could the United States have made war on Germany. America" the editorial continued, need but have looked on while the people of Europe were tearing them selves to pieces, and gleaned gigantic profits out of the struggle. Powerful America has pledged her honor in the war. and it is her will that this honor shall be vindicated.
 Nevertheless, peace might have emanated through America. If that peace has not come, the fault lies with those who engineered the negotiations of Brest-Litovsk and the peace by violence which was their outcome How, after this proof that this peace was imposed solely by the will of the conqueror, could MT. Wilson possibly believe that the central pow CTS are desirous of peace based on his own principles"
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SOCIALIST CHIEF IN CONNECTICUT
 UNDER ARREST
Gubernatorial Candidate is Accused of Violating
 Espionage Act.

New Haven, Conn.,, June 14.-Martln Plunkett, Socialist candidate for gov ernor and secretary in Connecticut of that party, was arrested by depart ment of justice agents at his place of business in Wallingford this afternoon on a charge of violating the espion- age act. A truck load or papers pamphlets and other Socialistic mat ter was latter seized in his office and brought here Plunkett was given a hearing tonight before United States Commission Wm A. Wright and was held in $1,000 bail for further hearing on June 22.
 Plunkett is we'll known in Connect. cut where he has been candidate for office on the Socialist ticket several times. His arrest follows those of John McCarthly, Socialist candidate for state treasurer; and Of James Rourke, 'brother-in-law to Mccarthy in Anson- ia last week.
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Steal Dynamite, Blow Up VatS;
 US. Gets 'Em'
Fordyce Men Under Arrest for Having Explosive in
 Their Possession.

Louis Lointner, Ibery Tucker and Walter Reynolds, all residing near Fordyce, were before United States Commissioner A. L. Burnett yester- day on charges of having dynamite in their possession, without permission as provided for under the federal ex' plosive act. The charges in the fed eral court followed the destruction o1 two dipping vats, and the arrest ot Tucker and Jointer, who are charged with dynamiting the vats.
 The commissioner dismissed the charge against Reynolds, the testi- mony indicating that road overseer in the employ of the county, had left about 50 pounds of dynamite at Key holds home. :,
 Jointer and Tucker were held te await action of the federal grand jury under bonds of $500 each. They admitted having "taken some of the dynamite" to blow up the dipping vats.
 Dr. M. L. Buffington, representa- tive of the government in tick era dication work, testified that the mer who dynamited the two vats destroy ed about $7OO worth of property.
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PERShING TELLS OF SUCCESS OF
 AERIAL RAID
Americans Drop 80 Bombs in German Territory and
 Return Safely.

Washington, June 14.--Details of ,the American aircraft bombing exped tion over the enemy line June 13, were reported by General Parshing to- night in an addition to yesterdays communique. Five planes, carrying out the attack, dropped 80 bombs and returned safely, after fighting off three German pursuit planes. The dis patch said:
 Bombing expeditions reported in the oommunique of June 13 was exc uted by five of our planes. Eighty bombs were dropped. One was ob- served to strike a warehouse at the railroad station. Poor visibility pre- vented effect of others being ascer- tained, but our aviators believe that all dropped in an area where they are likely to have produced useful effect. Our planes were attacked by three German pursuit planes, but all re- turned safely"
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SMALL SHIP BURNS
 OFF KEY WEST, FLA.

Kty West, Fla. June 14.-The 997- ton steamer F. A. Kilbmrn was des- toyed by fire today off this port. Cap tain Mailard of San Francisco, and all the crew, numbering 31, were saved Details of the fire were not available tonight. It's origin could not belearn- ed.
 Members of the crew said their dis tress signal was answered by a patrol boat. The patrol boat arrived in port this afternoon, bringing the crew, Captain Maillard and woman who was aboard the Kilburn.
 The ship was of wooden construct ion and was designed for both passen' ger and freight use.
 According to members of the crew, the vessel was bound to a Gulf port from a Cuban port.
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Federal Labor Agents Told
 to Get Men
Nothing Must Interfere With Putting Labor on
 War Work.

Washington, June 14.-Heads of federal employment bureau from all states, here attending the national war labor conference, were told today by department of labor officials that war industries are perilously short of men, and that there must be no tenn porizing in handling the task of put ting labor where it will do most good.
 Nathan B. Smyth, in charge of the unskilled labor section, outlined plans for recruiting unskilled labor, which will be taken over exclusively by the service after July 15. There will be an agent of the service in ev- erv county and township, and the 400 branch offices turnout the country in industrial communities, boards repre- senting employers and employees, will be organized to play part in the work.
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SlNN FEN LEADER IS
 BELIVED IN IN ST. LOUIS
Federal Attorney Says Jeremiah OsLeary Left New York At.
 tired as "BHm."

New York, June 14.-Jeremiah O'Leary, the New York lawyer ana Sim Fein leader. under indictment for complicity in two German espion- age and treason plots, left New York for St. Louis on May z, attired in old clothes "so as to look like bum" This assertion was part of Assistant District Attorney Barnes opening statement at the trial in federal court today of O'Leary's brother. John J. O'Leary, and Arthur L. Lyons, on charges of conspiring to thwart jus tice by helping him to escape
 O'Leary fled on the eve of his trial for publishing alleged seditious anti conscription articles in the magazine Bull, of which he was formerly editor. Last Friday he was named with four other Americans and two German sub- iects-one a woman as party to alleged plots to supply Germany with information relative to American par ticipation in the war, to lend assist ance in fomenting rebellion against British rule in Ireland, and to aid the landing ofa German expeditionary force in Ireland.
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WILL FORCE W.U. ID ABIDE BY WAR
 BOARD DECISION
Commercial and Railroad Photographers Join Hands
 in Fight.

St. Paul, June 14.-A demand that the Western Union Telegraph com- pany "abide by the decision of the national war labor board that cp- eratcrs be given the right to join unions," was made today according to an announcements, here tonight by s. J. Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union o1 America.
 The demand was made by the Or der of Railway Photographers, MT Konenkamp said, adding that the two unions will stand together in the struggle against the Western Union" The time limit for meeting the de mand expires at noon tomorrow, Mr. Konenkamp said.
 The railroad telegraphers' organi- zation represents more than 30,O0O operators who handle much Western Union business, he declared.
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Convention Asks Congress Not to Get Funds From
 Bond Issues.
MINERS PREDICT A
 COAL SHORTAGE
Delegates From Mine Workers Say There Will be Less Coal Next Winter Than LaSt-ASk Pas.
 sage Suffrage Amendment.

St. Paul, Minn., June 14.-The coal shortage probably will be felt more keenly this winter than last, accod- ing to representatives of the United Mine Workers Union of America, who are attending the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor. Discussion of the coal situation arose late today after resolution, request ing the federation to lend it's efforts to obtain coal for the New England district, had been adopted
 The adoption of a resolution asking congress to derive funds for carrying on the war from taxation rather than from bond issues was the outstanding features of the session marked by the disposal of nearly p resolutions.
 Other resolutions on which favor able action was taken included meas ures asking that suitable housing con- ditions be provided for workers in industrial centers, means for eliminat- ing labor spies, alleged to be em- ployed by the large corporation, and the establishment of minimum wage for government employees.
 Resolutions calling upon the United States senate to consider and under take immediate action on the woman suffrage bill was adopted.
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GERMANY HOLDS FEW
 AMERICANS PRISONER
Additional List Shows 40, Just 21 Be. ing Soldiers Captured on
 French Front,

Washington, June l4.-An addition al list of 40 American prisoners of war in German prison camps was made public tonight by the war de- partment. It was reported by the Prussian war ministry and was for warded to the American legation at Berne by the Spanish embassy at Ber- li4.
 The last list of prisoners showed a total of 349, of which 133 were sol diars and 216 civilians, including sail Ors.
 Of those whose names are an nounced now 21 are soldiers, captur- ed at Laon, Chateau Saline, Lorraine and Gouzecourt, and two are sergeant aviators, captured at Chateau Salins Most of the others were members of the crews or were passengers on ships captured at sea in the South Pacific or Indian oceans.
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FOUR CAMPS IN J. s.
 FOR FIELD ARTILLERY
War Department Announces That Ft Sill Will be One of COncentra.
 ton Camps.

Washington, June 14.-All field ar tillery activity in the United States will be concentrated at four camps, the war department announced to- night. Fort Sill, Okla.;. Camp Jack son, Columbia, IS. C.; and Camp Zach ary Taylor, Louisville, Ky, have been designated, and the fourth will be selected within few days. Artillery brigade training centers will be locat- ed at all four camps, and there will also be artillery replacement depots at Camp Jackson and Camp Taylor. The latter will have accommodations for about 10000 men.
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SOLDIER VICTIM
 OF WRECK DIES

Texarkana, June 14.-Alfred Wal ters, a cook in the 169th Aerial Sup ply Squadron, who was injured when the troop train was wrecked near Garland City May 21. died at the Cotton Belt general hospital, where he has been since the accident. He had about recovered from his injur- ies when pneumonia set in. The body was sent to relatives at Ferris. Cal.
 Lieut.. J. R. Garrity and oerg. J. E. Mcconnell. who were also injured in the wreck, were discharged from the hospital today. having almost recov- cred from their injuries. Private w. T. Braun is still confined in the hos pital, but will recover.
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HESS CASE JURORS
 UNABLE TO AGREE

Little Rock, June 14.-A hung jury resulted in the case of Willie Schultz 16-year-old youth, tried in First Div ision Circuit Court charged with the murder of Johanna Hess, who was brutally killed north of Levy on the afternoon of December 2, 1916. The case was turned over to the jury abuot h1:30 Thursday might after two days of trial. The jurors could reach could reach no agreement and was discharged by Judge Wade at noon Friday. No date has been set for an other trial.
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GERMANS LOSE HOPE.
Apparently Despair of Piercing Mont-
 didier-Noyon Line.

With the French army in France, 6une 14, at noon.-CBy the Associated Press)-Only small local actions have taken place along the battle front since last night, and it appears scarce ly possible that the Germans will re- commence serious work for the pres- ent on the line of Montdidier-Noyo Their offensive for the capture of Cdmpiegne with the eventuality of making further progress toward Paris from the base which they hoped to at tain there may be regarded as hav- ing met bloody check, costing of thousands of men belonging to their best divisions.
 There appears no doubt that the Germans desire to make an imposing advance toward the French capital and at the same time inflict losses on the French and the British before th6
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Another Successful Raid,

With the American army in France, June 14-(By the Associated Press.) A second excursion by bombing planes was made late this afternoon behind the German lines. All return ed safely, notwithstanding anti-air- craft fire, and after repulsing the at tack of two German airplanes. Five American machines launched 79 bombs weighing two kilos each on the railway station and adjoining build ings at Conflans. A large number of German albatross machines attacked the bombars. after they had perform ed their mission and were returning home. Two of the albatrosses at- tempted to cut off two of the Ameri- can bombers but themselves were at- tackled by other American planes. The fight continued until the machin- es reached the battle line, when the Germans retired.
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AUSTRIANS TOO
 HUNGRY TO FIGHT

Geneva, Switzerland, June 1.-The INeueste Nachrichten of Munich, a copy of which has been receved here says the Tyrol has begun to suffer from famine among the civilians and the troops. The Bavarians, therefore. have sent from their food reserves $500 tons of potatoes and 80 tons of sauer kraut to the sufferers. This fact is considered in Geneva as possible explanation of the virtual inactivity of the Austrian troops on the Italian front.
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744,865 YOUNG MEN
 REGISTERED JUNE 5
More Than 100000 Others Had En- lisNed-Arkansas lRegistrants
 Number 1S,2OS

Washington, June 14.-Nearly com plete reports to the provost marshall generals office show that 744.865 young Americans who have become of age during the past year registered for military servica on June 5. This 266,724 below the estimate of the cen sus bureau but since more than 2OO.- 900 unregistered 21-year-olds already have enlisted in the army, navy or Marine corps, the military authori- ties find the result entirely satisfac' tory
 The 1918 registration total for Ar kansas was 13,20S.
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BRITISH VESSEL
 WINS A BATTLE WITH SUBMARINE Steamship Author Fights
 U-Boat Off Virginia
 Coast. HUN CREW DANCES AFTER SINKING SHIPS s Giant Submersible, With Iron BuI warks, Has Appearance of Freighter and Deceives Prey
 Until it is Overhauled.
WARSHIP CEASES HUN SUB. NEAR
 NEWPORT NEWS

Newport News, Va, June 14.-- Outbound steamers tonight were turned back at the Virginia capes. Men from steamers which return ed said they had been informed a German submarine was sighted late this afternoon much nearer the capes than before. A war craft, according to the story, sighted the u-boat about the same time it was seen by other craft, and immediately gave chase. The submersible dropped out of sight and was not seen again, altho the search was continued after dark.
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PARADE
 YANKEE PRISONERS

|escsuu Switzerland, June 14.-Am- |Nith Ir, ana Britisr prisoneds, together |e,ph,ral leDch colonial troops. recently
 AnSedoy the Germans. are being (pgn. thru the streets of the Rhine |eai,,. 'o impress the population, ac'
 ssss 10 dispatches received in
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SHEET METAL MEN ELECT.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 14.-George Harms. Peoria, III, was elected presi- dent of the National Association oi Sheet Mental Contractors at the clos ing session of the convention today, Other officers elected included Frank B. Higgins. St. Louis. second vice president; T. F. Walsh. San Antonio Texas, fourth vice president.
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II Americans Decorated

With the American Army in France, Thursday, June 13.-CBy The Asso- ciated Press )-The Distinguished Service Cross, the new American war medal, has been awarded to elev- en members of the American expedi- tionary force by General Pershing. An nouncement was made today that two officers, four non-commissioned off, cers and five privates had been hon ored. Six of the men were decorated flor bravery in action on February 2S. Ambulance drivers artillerymen, in- antrymen and private from the med. ical department comprise those honor ed
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"NO CHILDREN" LANDLORDS

New York, June 1.-The socialist faction in the German reichstag has introduced g. motion requesting the chancellor to propose a law prevent ing landlords from refusing to lease apartments to families with many children, according to the Berlin Vor- waerts.
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Little Rock, June 14.-County and unicipal officials holding offices |hich may legally be filled by an ap- Ontee should vacancy occur, are ot entitled to deferred classifications
 public officials under the select |e draft regulations, Provost Mar hal General Crowder has notified lloyd England, adjutant general.
 The correspondence bringing forth De new ruling specifically mention B the offices of mayor, sheriff and lstice of the peace, but it's terms clude all county ana municipal or- cers holding elective positions which, nder the law, may be filled by ap- ointment should vacancy leaving unexpired term occur.
 Provost Marshal General Crowder's ullng directly reverses an opinion sued by John D. Arbuckle, attor- ey general several months ago, in men MT. Arbuckle enumerated a Png list of offices whose occupants, thought, were exempt.
 1t is not the intent nor spirit of 10 selective service regulations to pant registrant deferred classifi- ann under Paragraph D. Rule x, ectlon v, selective draft regula. @ vas' ii such office may be promptly lled by another" said Provost Mar "a! General Crowder's ruling.
 me rule referred to governs the sclng of County and municipal off as m Class of the draft.
 Crowder's Ruling
 rrovost Marshal General Crowder's S'ng, part of which quotes a request
 information from General Eng mas follows:
 me test in this case S whether or registrant was elected to the of. or justice of the peace by a popu-
 vVte, and if so, may such office
 nned by appointment for an un- ,pred term. The spirit and intent ''of seiect1ve service regulations is not yieate 9 vacancy in an office which su not promptly be filled. It. is not as htent nor spirit of the selective .uce regulations to grant la regis sa1 deferred classification under s.sgraph D. Rule x. Section 77 sell sse service regulations. if such of ',s s,1 may promptly be filled by another onder date of December 3, 1917, nS,. wrote this office a letter on the Ss,sct: "Construction of Paragraph section IT. which reeds as follows: o.as A member of the legal advisory ,oia' Sasu ol - County has asked for of 'ai ruiing on the question of wheth- a.sa saerlffs1 mayors, justices Of the sssa, urvs and the like are entitled to de n s'ssa ~ Classification under Paragrapt lions. seiectiVe sefVice resuia' |mt 4nese are elected hy popular vote tos.. uuoer authority vested in the E.ta nor by the constitution c;f the koir. ., ne may fill the vacancy by ap aIilent aIs l. Tor any unexpired term khe T ,. .ne above quoted, letter statee 6eso ,aw Of Arkansas, a justice of tht Is,sa, rre as such is not entitled to Ia de ''ed classification"
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HUN EXPECTED 10 STRIKE, NEXT ON HAIG'S LINE
 French Anticipate the At tack Will be Near Arras or in Scarpe.
GERMAN ARTILLERY
 OPENS COMPARTMENT
Grown Princes Efforts tO Break Thru Allied Lines on MOntdid1er- NOyOn and SOissOnS.C COtterets Fronts
 is Definitely Checked.
Associated Press War Summary)

Associated Press War Summary
 The attempted drive by tht armies of the German crown prince toward Paris seems definitely to have been checked. With thousands of their men having been fed to the guns, on the Montdidier- Noyon and Soissons- Villers Cotterets sectors in the mad rush to pierce the allied lines in these regions, and thus gain fair way to the French capital, the manuevers of the German commanders apparently have apparently have brought have brought to the German arms nothing more than the obliteration of the Noyon salient and the capture of a few unimpcrtant positions, south west of Soissons, near the outskirts of the Villers -Cotterets forest.
 Thursday the sixth day of the of fensive between Noyon and Mont didier witnessed only small local actions; the defeated German forces evidently fearing again to test the mettle of the French and allied troops whose cannon, machine guns and rifles had worked such havoc among them. Less than three days required by the allies to bring the enemy to a virtual halt south of the Aisne. Main Effort to Come.
 The feeling still prevails in mili- tary circles in France that the main effort of the Germans has not yet been launched, and speculation is rife as to when it will come, and what the general objective will be, whether Paris or the channel ports. It is known that the enemy still has. large effectiveness available behind the lines, thousands of them brought | from the Russian front. Seemingly it is not improbable that Field Marshal Haig's troops will be asked again to measure their strength ritory near Arras or in the Scarpe chosen by the Germans as the thea- man guns are again working with the violence that generally presagas an tack. At last accounts, however, the, 1 infantry and not been unleashed. In the Marne sector there is H. most continued artillery activity in the region of Crateau Thierry, where Americans are still fighting beside thu French
 On the other sectors of the front comparative quet prevails.
 American, British and French air. men continue to carry out aerial op- erations above and behind the enemy lines.
 As yet the Austrians have failed, to start their expected offensive aginst the Italians.
 Several fresh attacks have been made against the line in the mountain reg ion, but the Italian war office an- nounces that they were repulsed.
 British casualties reported during the week ending Friday aggregated 34,171. Of this number 4,447 men were killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-15

At Atlantic Port, June 24.--A story Of an all-day fight yesterday with German submarine off the Virginia coast was brought here today by Cap- tain Geo. Aitkin of the British steam- ship Author.
 He said the raider gave up the chase 70 miles from the Virginia
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IAN FILL PLACES
 ~ BY APPOINTMENT
|,,der of Any Public Position May
 ,o Sent to Army if State Law p,ovides for Manner of Fill ing Vacancy.
MALES WHO WOULD
 TO EVADE DRAFT

Washington, June 14.-Mar- riage since the enactment of the selectiye draft law no longer will he accepted as cause for exempt ion from military service, except in the cases of men who have be- come of age since June ,, 1917. who may ibe exempted if they married before January 15, 1918, ! the day on which the joint resolu- |uon requiring their registration was introduced in congress.
 Drastice amendments to the draft regulations were announced tonight by Provost Marshal Gen |eral Crowder, under which local boards are required to reclassifly |all cases involving such mar riages. Dependency claims on
 account of children of such mar riages will be allowed where
 children were ''born or unborn
 before June g, 1918."
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The Weather

Saturday and Sunday, fair.
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tcont'naed on pass s'x.a
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