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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
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The Commercial Gable Company has an
nounced that communication has been re-
established with Madagascar or La Reunion
Island
Mrs. Sadie Malawista has asked the Brook
!yn Supreme Court to annul her marriage to
Lawrence Malawista, asserting that Law
renccs proposal was inspired by fear of the
draft. Wv
Treatment Of face wounds, a dental after
war problem. will be taught during the week
OF December 16 at the Royal College of
Dental Surgery. Toronto. Ont Members Of
the Preparedness League of American Den
lists have registered for the course.
The 800 branches of the American Defence
Society will cooperate in observing British
Day on December Z
Governor-elect Smith and his wife. F. n
Sothern and Julia Marlowe are among those
invited to speak at meeting arranged nv
the American Relief Legion at the Ritz
Carlton at 80 p. M, November 26. to pro-
test against German propaganda and Ger
man toys.
The Economic Club of New York will
nave dinner at the Hotel Astor Deem.
Der -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
CONTRACTS LET
 FOR BUILDING
 RIVER STEAMERS
Six Towing Steamers and 40 Steel Barges For Use on
 Dixie Streams.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Contracts were awarded today by the railroad administration for six towing steam CTS and 40 steel barges for use on the Mississippi and Black Warrior rivers.
 The total price was $6,17O,OOO and deliveries are to begin within two months after steel is received by the builders and to continue for twelve months after that time.
 Four of the steamers are to be of the tunnel screw type. 200 feet long and forty feet wide with draft of six feet, while the other two will be stern wheel vessels 256 feet long, AS feet broad and with a draft of ten feet.
 The barges will have carrying capacity of 2,000 tons each in eight feet of water
 These are the first steamers and barges ordered by the railroad ad- ministration for the Mississippi Warrior projects, which are designed to relieve railroads of part of the carrying burden in the middle west and the south.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
BRITISH BOMBERS GO AFTER HUNS POISON PLANTS

London, Oct. 6.-(Corresponden or The Associated Press. )-The. Bad lsche poison gas plant at Mannheim in the Rhine valley, is favorite ob- jcct for "strafing" by the British air men. Three consecutive raids upon 1t ty night have extensively damaged it. The raiders bombs partly de- strcyed the sulphuric acid and nitric Vi1r'ol factory and the aniline de- pertinent. Other buildings of the rlan1 were wrecked.
 The other factories at Mannhiem have been heavily bombed eleven times.
 A heavy death roll has attended numerous air raids on Cologne and Coblentz, where the Germans are being heavily repaid in their own coin for their murderous work on London anG Paris. The factories and rail- way station at Sarbrucken have Teen bombed ten times by the Brit ish; Karlsruhe. six times; Frank f.rt-on-the-Rhine, three times; Stutt- g,: and Zwesbrucken, twice.
 Most of the air raids in the Rhine provinces have been directed against the key railway centers, notably those at Thionville and Metz-Sablon. The famous railway triangle at Metz Sat!on and the junction at Thionville have been raided forty-six times. Photographs taken by the attacking air1nen confirm the extent and magni- tuGe of the damage done.
 War traffic through Metz Sablon has been materially reduced as a result of the frequent raids at time when quick and regular transport Of munitions was vital to Germany's military needs.
 The big industrial centers on the Rhine contain, in addition to inn lortant railway functions. some of the largest intuition, poison gas and electrical plants in western Germany. These military objectives have been lattacked repeatedly, with marked ef- feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
Scope
 Inquiry Into
 Brewers Case

Washington, Oct 22.-The senate judiciary subcommittee Investigating brewers propaganda and the pur- chase of the Washington Times by Arthur Brisbane with money furnish ed by brewers, decided today to ex- tend the scope of it's inquiry to in- clude all charges that have been made relative to illegal politics and publicity activities of brewery inter ests. Hearings were postponed until members of the committee return to Washington after the November cleo tions.
 Chairman Overman today received a letter from George Creel, chairman of the Committee on Public Informa- tion, asking that the committee give him a hearing in connection with charges that the committee unwitting- ly has been led into participation in propaganda.
 Senator Overman disclosed today that the committe has information that Alexander Konta, whose lette, to Dr. Dernburg before the United States went to war, regarding the purchase of newspaper in the in terest of German and brewery propag, anda has drawn him into this inquiry
 has been employed by the committee on public information to do loyalty work among Hungarians in this coun. ! try.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
Disclosed By Daniels.

This was disclosed tonight by Sec retary Daniels after his appearance | before the House Naval Committee to explain the appropriation This au- thorization is asked for the next ifs cal year and is in addition to the 156 naval vessels comprising the first ehreeyear building program autholiz- ed in 1916 and the great number of destroyers and other special types contracted for since the United States entered the war Work on the first three year program Was delayed by the war, but congress has required that a start must be made on all the vessels before next July 1. Much Building In 1918. Including the $60O,000,00O for the three year program, Secretary Dan. iels said, the total estimates of the department for ship construction, in cluding armor and armament amount this year to $972O9O,0OO. Only $2O0,O00,O00 of the $500, ,O00,- 900 will be made available next year for construction work on the three year program, in addition to $372,- 100000 asked for completing vessels already authorized.
 "The new program of 1856 vessels" said Secretary Daniels "prescribes specific numbers of battleships and battle cruisers only, there being ten cruisers.
 Of Types Approved.
 As regards smaller vessels, altho the total number is to be 14O, it is simply asked that they be of types already approved and in existence or of new types which may develop during the life of the program, the details being left to the discretion of the Navy Department.
 "The new three year program is continuation of the policy adopted in 1916 of increasing the navy and contemplates it's steady upbuilding and improvement.
 ''1t is in line with the policy adopt ed by this government and which has met with the entire approval of the American people fbuilding up a navy strong enough to meet all re- quirements.
 Equal of Any on Seas. "This program, if authorized by congress, as am confident it will be, will give us sixteen capital ships that will be the equal of any afloat at the time they are built.
 "The battleships and battle cruisers authorized in the first three year pro- gram will be unexcelled by these of ny other navy, and the country may rest asured that in the new construc- tion authorized our constructors will produce the most powerful and effect i've fighting craft.
 "Fhe three year program adopted in 1916 provided for ten battle ships (Continued on page six)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
ACCEPTS THE HONOR
Cardinal Gibbons Grand Officer of Legion of Honor Conferred by
 French.

Baltimore, Oct. 22.-Cardinal Gib- bons today announced his acceptance of the distinction conferred upon him by the French government by making him grand officer of the Le- zion of Honor.
 In letter to the French ambassa- dor through whom the intention of the French government was made known to the Cardinal recently, Card inal Gibbons spoke of his love and admiration for the French people and declared that without their timely aid "our glorious country could never have been a nation"
 Ambassador Jusserand, in his letter notifying the cardinal of the purpose of his government. said that the dec oration was bestowed upon him as an evidence of the great esteem in which he was held by the French peo- ple and in recognition of his "great influence ever exercised in favor of the noblest of all, that of the reign of justice in the world"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
FORT BLISS HARD HIT
 BY THE SPANISH FLU

Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. 22.-A total of 700 influenza cases were treated here during the past ten days and 425 deaths resulted from the disease, ca cording to a statement issued by the city Board of Health today.
 These estimates included the cases and deaths in the army yoo6s at Fert Bliss; french raiding operations in Alsace seem to have significance.
 Apparently information is desired as to the German strength on that front and as to the character and quality of the troops there.
 Such raids invariably precede of- fensive operations, altho they rarely disclose by the locality the exact place of the proposed attack.
 Time For Action.
 So far as the German peace over lures are concerned, army officers hold that manifestly now is the time of times for new and crushing blow. With the hope of early peace being danaled before the eyes of the war weary German troops, their morale will be at it's lowest ebb, 1t was said while in the allied and American ranks the round about German admis' sions of defeat can only have gwen new zest for the fight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
QUIET DAY FOR
 AMfRlCANS'0N
 VERDUN SECTOR
Harassing Artillery Fire And Aerial Operations
 Consumed Days Work

With The American Army North west of Verdun, Oct. 22 (By The Associated Press.)-The clear wealth CT early this morning permitted of some aerial work and the Americans downed a Hanover biplane at Bayon- vile, Rumpler at Buzancy and a balloon in the vicinity of lilly.
 Aside from the normal harassing ar- tillery fire of the enemy on the front lines and the rear areas, and similar activity on the part of the Ameri- cans, the day passed without incident
 There was no infantry action of inn portance and the line remains as it was last night.
 The towns of Brienulles and Clery- Le-Petit, along the western bank of the Mouse, and north of the American line, were reported to be burning to- day.
 The Germans lombard the Ameri- can left with mustard and other gas shells, which resulted in nausea and headaches. The enemy, however, made no efforts to lombard the new posi- tions gained by the Americans Mon day, indicating the possibility that he has withdrawn his big guns in that area.
 Two explosions occurred in dugouts in Chatel Chenery today from mines left behind by the Germans when they were driven out of the town two weeks ago.
 Prisoners captured yesterday were from all divisions known to be oppo- site the American lines. The 18th German or flying shock division" ap- parently is no longer being used against the American on this sector. Fighting is progressing here and there along the allied line north of Valenciennes for the purpose of strengthening out the front and con- solidating positions. Between Tournai and Valenciennes, the British continue their progress toward the Scheldt,
 On the front of both the third and fourth armies high velocity guns and l other, artillery are active. German machine guns on the eastern bank of the Harpies river which had been causing considerable trouble have been put out of action.
 British bombing airplanes at two o'clock this morning flew low over the machine gun positions and obliterat- ed them and theirenormous bombs. The British have made slight ad- vances in the valley of the Ecaillon river.
 The Germans appear to be in some strength behind the Scheldt. Enemy machine guns on the east bank are active and are supported by artillery and trench mortars.
 On the northern pant of the front the Belgians by this morning had reached the Lys canal on the whole of their front. They captured bridge head west of Meerendre, taking pri- soners.
 The French have crossed the Lys river at several points between Gram meme and Oesselehem, southwest o1 Ghent, overpowering opposition. They are now firmly established east of the river while making progress is eff. fecting crossings at other points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
TWO DEAD AND SCORE
 INJURED IN FIRE AT
 FORT SMITH TUESDAY
Property Damage Win Total SaOO. 1000 As Result oi tn Explosion

Ft. Smith, Ark, Oct. 23.~At least three lives are believed to have been lost, score of persons were hurt and property damage aggregating $5OO,- 900 was done this afternoon, as the result of the explosion of tank of ammonia in the basement of the four story building of the Fort Smith Coffee Company, the explosion being followed by fire which gutted the building of w. J. Echols & Co.,, whole sale grOcers.
 Men and girls employees of the coffee company jumped from windows and climbed down fire escapes, but many were badly burned before they escaped from the building. Thirteen were treated at local hos pitfalls, and others were taken home.
 It is not positively known that any deaths occurred, but Charles V. Riley, secretary, and Tom Morrison, buyer for the company, have not been locat- ed since the explosion and both are known to have been in the building. A check is being made of the em- ployes of the two companies to ascer- tain the probable loss of life,
 Late tonight, the loss of life is es- timated at two-Mr. Riley and Mr. Morrison, all the other employees in the building having been accounted for. it was said
 1t became known that in all probab- lllty the explosion was of gas from leak in the gas engine, there hav- ing been trouble for some days past with the engine.
 Other employees still hold to the ammonia explosion theory, however.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
Is About to Be Added to List of Towns Redeemed
 From Enemy's Men.
ALLIES MAKE SMALL
 GAINS IN FLANDERS
Americans Shelled With Mustard Gas in Verdun;
 French Advance at Laon

(ASsOciated Press Summary.)
 London, Oct. 22.-British troops save entered the western suburbs of Valenciennes. Field Marshal Haig reports from headquarters tonight.
 The Text of the statement reads:
 ''We have entered the western suburbs of Valenciennes and, north of that town, have pene- trated deeply into the Foret De Raismes toward the angle of the Scheldt at Condo.
 ''Pr0gress was made east of St. i Amand and we reached the Sch- eldt at Hollain and Bruyelles, south of TOurnai.
 Both of the places are in our possession.
 Northwest of TOurnai we have driven the enemy from the village of FrOyenne and progressed be- yOnd it towards the Scheldt.
 Further north sharp fighting has taken place for the crossing of the Scheldt at P0nt-a. Chain"
 The fall of Valenciennes to Field Marshal Haig's forces is imminent.
 Despite the resistance of the Germans, the British haye en- tered the city on the west, while. 4 to the north they have made "a deep thrust into the great Rafs. n.es forest and are moving in tl:e direction of Condo, hear the angle of the Scheldt.
 Held Long By FrcGch. Valenciennes had been fin uninter rupted French possession from 167' until the onrush of the German early in the present war led then many miles into France
 !t is now about to be added to tn, rapidly growing list of towns, tn redemption of which has through rejoicing to the French people. Although the progress of the al lied forces in Belgium and F'rencl Flanders has slowed up somewha iii the face of the stiffening of tn, Tires of the rear guards aiding tn. retreat of the German armies, ap preciable gains have been made some of them of much importance Holllain and Bruyelles on the Scheld south of Touranai, are now in tn, hands of the British and north o Tournai the village of Froyenne ha! beer cleared of the enemy who i withdrawing toward the Ssheldt.
 Much Sharp, Fighting.
 There has been sharp fighting fO ,he crossing of this waterway a Pont-A-Chin; the Germans are bait ling hmard to keep the allies iron outflanking Tournai on the north. Behind the Scheldt the German are massed in strength; their ma chine guns on the east bank ar active and are receiving the supper of artillery and trench mortars. In the northern battle area tn Belgians have reached the Lys cana along their entire front. and hav' captured .bridgehead with number of the enemy west of Meerendre. An item of great interest appear in the latest announcement by tn French war office concerning opera
 
 (Continued on page six)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
KILLS WIFE AND
 FOUR CHILDREN

Chicago. Oct. 22r--Peter Marrazo, coming home last night delirious with influenza. killed his wife and four children, also i'll of the disease. by cutting their throats. He then inflicted probably fatal wounds on himself.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
Wilson Is Reticent.

Wilson Is Ketfcent.
 ShreWd diplomatic observers and some officials take this view, though no intimation of his own attitude has come from the president, because admittedly the one question immedi- alely at issue is military problem. that of evacuation of invaded terri tory by the German armies as the only condition upon whic 1.-the plea for an armistice even will be given consideration.
 The Germans are evacuat Belgium and northern France as rapidly as they can move before the sweep Of the allied and American soldiers and still maintain their organization. Up to the Council. Since the government at Berlin says they want to get out without further fighting, apparently the issue is one for the allied war council to Getermine-whether it shall be suggested through President Wilson that GenefSl Foch be applied to for terms, or whether without further diplomatic barley the approach of q white flag from the German lines shall be awaited.
 Official Text Received. The official text of the German note reached the Swiss legation here by cable early today tut it was not delivered :at @he state department because the entire day was spent at the legation on the tedious task of decoding the document and pre- parins an English translation of the German text.
 The translation was made with the greatest care by Fredirick o. Eder- lin, the Swiss charge, because there are obscure phrases in the unofficial yersicn received yesterday by wire less which may be cleared up by a more accurate rendering of the Ger ma,i
 When the charges work was done Secretary Lansing had left his office and an engagement was made for delivery of the note at 10 o'clock tomorrow molAing.
 Exchange of Views.
 This incident in itself was pointed
 es~oA oo CNluCHCC lulJ cACuduSoCf, netween London, Paris and Wash. Mston have been proceeding since tne arrival of the wireless version ana that pending word from
 Fear A Revolution.
 Some diplomatic reports supper, tne theory that they are restrained rom revealing the real istuatior aouptly and talking peace at an. prlce only from fear of more than { political revolution.
 :, Notes approaching gradually fin q. cap'tulation serve to give the Ger man public the news in broken dose. sno at the same time to take ever, posnoie chance of finding a loophol' .a a american and allied harmony witt tSe.o tSe nope of avoiding ultimatel! saloWlng the German nation upon tn, mercy of it's enemies.
 austria Hungary and Turkey wer' 'ssleely mentioned here in today's dis sas ,usslons of the situation, though i .oss "ss noted that the present German eey%munleation eysr meat n says nothing what allies" " ''af'ho"y wltn ou
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
Congress Asked to Appro- priate $600,OOO, 900 for
 3 Years Building.
ASKS THAT TOTAL l56
 SHIPS BE BUILDED
Ten Battleships, 6 Cruisers, 40 Smaller Vessels In
 cluded in Request.

Washington, Oct. 22.-COngress has been asked by the navy de- partment to authorize second three year naval building pro- gram to provide ten additional super dreadnaughts, six battle cruisers and 140 smaller vessels at a cost of S6OO, ,0OO, ,OOO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
ANT|C|P A HEAVY BLOW
 ON THE ENEMY German Retirement Slows Down In Belgium
 Flanders. BELIEVE A BIG
 RETREAT IS PROJECT Believe That German Army Is Headed for Nothing Short of the Mouse Line.

Washington, Oct. 22.-N0w that the Germans have been clear ed out of Belgian Flanders and much of Northern France, army officials here are watching the battle front intently, many of them with a distinct feeling that new storm of attack may be about to break against the enemy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23

c,ns ,n'sxa' V Oct. s2.-Names of Ameri- lis. ine,, .n today's overseas casualty Pine Riuus: Rlu,s Wounded. R. H. Dennis. cenn,s could be found who knew
 h ths c,.s 's name does not appear
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
To Subscribers to Fourth Liberty Bonds;

It is necessary that you call promptly at the Bank which holds your pledge card, subscribing to Fourth Liberty Bonds and yau for agreed either by paying for subscription in full or making a payment of ten per cent or more in cash and signing note for balance This must be done in order to insure your bonds being ordered and put ting our county Cover the Top.''
 Don't stop at signing the pledge card, but go to your banker BEFORE OCTOBER 23rd, and finish the subscription as agreed
 Parties failing to make payment for Bonds as agreed, will have their names certified as delin ouents back to the Liberty Bond Loan Committee. <
 Pine Bluff Clearing House Association ],
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
Roll of Honor W Arkansas

,.,,lll MISSING IN ACTION. I'M JaIS Ts |: TODD. Hot Springs. ''A JACKS, Cleveland. LAwsnn1iE niED OF DISEASE. CH"nS10 CH"S0N N FORD. Strong.
 cLlE MOTT, Pinetree
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23
WEATHER.

ARKANSAS-Wednesdav rain colder except in northwest DOT ton; Thursday fair colder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-23

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Washington Believes Will eon's Future on Peace Guided By French
 Cocuncil.
BELIEVE QUESTION
 FOR THIS WAR BODY
Official T e x t Reached Washington Tuesday Afternoon But Has Mt Yet Been De-
 livered.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The pre-. yailing belief here tonight Is that nny action President Wilson may take as result of the new Ger. man note will await and largely br guided by a decision of the supreme war council in France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

FOR SALE-Cottage, rooms, all im- prOVements; also about 30 building lots; good building proposition. Ju- Illus Tesiny, 1119 Broad St. DS eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-selling out Poultry fix. lures, Cyphers Incubators and breeders, feeding troughs and ma chinery. Perfect condition. Oster- hout. 30 Hollister Ave. Barnun 6016-12 SIS all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
UPHoLsTERERs, (Continued.I

WE WILL COVER md furnish am material for piece parlor suie. guarantee all workmanship at first class, ten patterns to select from. for $12 to $t1. Scally Bros, 40i State street. P6 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
BANQUET HALL AND GROUNDS

BROOKLAWN VILLA-Banquets for lodges, societies, churches, clubs
 etc Accommodation for 300 or more people. Orchestra music TOT special occasions. Shore dinners and everything in season. Large grounds for picnic parties. Brook lawn Ave, near Suburban Ave. Phone Barnum 2751 PIE a..~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
LADIES' CUSTOM TAILOR

GORDON, Ladies' and mems tailor. Ladies suits to order. Also clean- ing. pressing, dyeing, repairing S6o Stratford Avenue. corner Beardsley Lane. Us dRs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
WANTED TO BUS

FURNITURE-High prices paid for furniture, carpets. and atovoS. Ri Ginsburg. 1641 Main St L21 aIi'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
SIGNS
SHOE REPAIRING

WE REPAIR SHOES by Che Good year welt shoe repairing system. J. Lopresti Co.,. 203S Main St. near North Ave D ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
PRINTING.

WHO'S YOUR PRINTER? Let us do
 1t. Business cards circulars. invita-. tions etc. National Printing Co., Bar.
 mum 26O6-4. a61 Fairfield Ave.