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The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
WILSON REGRETS MANIFESTATIONS
 OF MOB SPIRIT
President Will Soon Issue State ment Calling For Respect of Law-Aids German PrOpa- ganda Work.

Washington, July 22.-Deeply con- cerned over manifestations of mob spirit in widely separated parts of the land, President Wilson is about to issue a statement to his countrymen calling upon them to respect the re- straint of law and order in dealing with those whom they suspect of be- ing enemy aliens within their midst.
 The presidents procurement prob ably will take the form of the open personal statement similar to that which he issued at the beginning of the world war urging his countrymen to observe a true neutrality.
 One particular episode which has disturbed the president and the cabi- net very much was the hanging of Robert P. Praeger at Collinsville, H.. last April. The incident was discussed in the German reichstag and it was reported from Amsterdam that Ger many was sending a protest through diplomatic channels. The state de- partment, however, never has an- nounced receiving one.
 Now the government has learned that Germany has made wide and damaging use of the Praeger ease and others of a similar nature, throughout Mexico and South Ameri- ca and even in Europe where the pro paganda has been at work to contro- vert the presidents announcements of justice for all.
 President Wilson is said by close advisers toregard the situation as one with mob spirit operating under guise of patriotism. Some of the presidents friends say he regards it not only as dangerous evil but as disgrace, because it strikes at the nations morale, and feeds the propa- ganda which represents the United States as fighting for democracy abroad and countenancing it's des- truction at home.
 The presidents statement, it is said. will be very earnest and solemn one, urging all to leave disloyalty or sus- pected loyalty to the regular processes of the law.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
TAKE STAND AGAINST
 ITfNERANT LECTURER

Little Rock, July 23.-The State Council of Defense has taken stand against the itinerant lecturer who comes into the state, announces that he will lecture on the war or some of its phases, and at the conclusion takes collection to assist in defray- ing his expenses" The Council has advised the county branches to dis courage any such speakings and thus hold for the people money that will be much better invested in War Say ings Stamps and Liberty Loan bonds
 The State Council of Defense ahs also gone on record as favoring some measure to prevent any stock run ming at large in towns where the rail- roads cannot fence their right of way. This is to prevent the killing of live stock by railroad trains, and thus con serve the meat supply.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
SEVERE FIGHTING IN ALL SECTIONS
 OF MARE REGION
Germans Fight Desperately to Extricate Themselves From Difficult Place-Leaves Be hind Quantities of Materials.

London. July 22.-Hard fighting is nroceeding in all sections of the lire from Soissons to Rheims, according to dispatches reaching London this afternoon. but always with the allies m the offensive and the Germans fighting desperately to have what they can before the onrush.
 The French gathered up 45 more guns. including six of large calibre in the fighting along the Marne, where the Germans were compelled to retreat very hastily, leaving behind large quantities of material of all kinds
 Although the Germans are fighting bitterly along the bottom of the sali- ent. there are indications that they realize that a retreat is inevitable, for they are burning villages several miles behind their lines, and there is great congestion of troops around l the top of the salient, which may in- dicate preparations for a new line. With the district south of the Marne cleared of Germans, the allies are busy constructing bridges and getting large bodies of troops and supplies across for pursuit. The Ger mans undoubtedly will continue to light in the most stubborn manner for fhe salient but if things continue to ro well with the allies in their at 7c&, the enemy is likely to be forced back to the line of the river Vesle, which offers good defenses and has eood communications.
 The Germans made several heavy ounter attacks on the western side
 the salient and the fighting ap- bears to be growing in intensity all
 long the western lip. A German |ounter attack near Grisolles won for
 ne Germans a slight advantage, but
 Il these moves are only in the nature
 an attempt to hold up the allies
 emporarily. All these counter at
 Pcks are costing the Germans heav-
 y as they must he launched with
 ut adequate preparation, and on
 round i'll adapted for the German
 urpose.
 one of the German high command
 ctVely engaged in endeavoring to
 fd some way of holding up the
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
GERMAN RETREAT MAY BE TURNED
 INTO BIC R0UT
Enemy Fights Desperately to Keep Opepn Base to Permit Retirement - Pincer's Jaws Are Closing.

Washington, July 22-The German high command apparently is making desperate efforts to hold open the base of the salient between Soissons and Rheims until troops far down the center of the great pocket toward the Marne can be withdrawn. With French and American troops hammer ing away from the west and French, British and Italian forces battering at the east flank of the German position, it was still far from certain tonight that the enemy would be able to get his forces out of the southern end of the salient without terrific losses.
 Already great numbers of prisoners and guns have been taken by the American and allied forces. The only estimate from official sources cover ing the aggregate captures by French, American and Italian troops during the first two days of the counter of fensive gave 10000 as the probable total. There are indications that the number captured on Sunday might be greater, although enemy withdrawal from the Marne and Chateau Thierry sectors probably accounted in some part for the swiftness of the advance made during that day.
 The situation on the Hanks of the salient was not so clear tonight, al though it was plain that on both sides the effort to pinch the enemy retire ment was making progress. Heavy artillery fire and airplane bombs are raining over all his communication lines in the center of the salient over which the retiring divisions must make their escape.
 Apparently, the enemy is fighting hard to hold his position around Oulchy-le- Chateau, where a railway line from Fishes, probably his chief advance base, and located at the center of the base line of the salient between Soissons and Rheims, has permitted him to assem- ble considerable forces to resist the Franco American advance. Should the counter attack succeed in forcing this position or in breaking through either to the north or south of Oulchy, however, the German defeat night be turned into disastrous rout.
 Similarly, if the Franco-British- Italian forces, as officers here hope, are able to break through strong ene- my concentrations toward Fismes it. self, disaster would threaten the whole German position south of this place.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23

American forces at the bottom of the pocket, Is Major General Hell, for merly Field Marshal von Mackensen's chief of staff, who recently was sent to the west front from the Ukraine. The Americans captured several docu- ments bearing General Hell's sigma ture.
 Many compliments have been showered on the Americans by British Jason officers and reports reaching London from their two sectors praise their fighting ability, discipline and adaptability.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23
of the law.

Notice-An erroneous statement circulated to the effect that I am charging 12 and 19 cents per loaf for bread. My bread is sold over the counter at 10 cents per loaf as it has always been.-Jack Walloch. 16d3
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23

For all kinds of cleaning, pressing and dying, call Jesse Crow at the Star Pressing Shop, phone 268, J. E. Daniel, Prop. 18d3
The Prescott daily news., 1918-07-23

Phone 101 your drug orders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24

again by getting one subscriber tc the war fund between this time and the close Of the campaign Monday evening.
 We cannot afford to fail as yon1 leader, urged you to carry out this plan without delay. Do not wait until Monday to get your subScrjb er do it now. It vii be easier nov than il will be tomorrow or Monday Do moi say for yourself thal ihig work is for your nei&hbor who is q member of the Red Cross or for some one in another lOlcalitS OF town ot city.
 This is youl. work it is th1 work of every member of the Red Cross in this county. am relying upon you know you will not fail
 Subscription cards have been left in every drug store n lhe city. Get one. obtain a subscription, nave card signed and leave il with the drug eist, who will turn il over to the executive committee.
 T. J. COLLIER, War Fund Campaign Manager for
 Pine Bluff Chapter and Jefferson
 County, Arkansas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
A Red Cross Appeal

To Each and Every Member of the
 Red Cross of Jefferson County:
 You belong to one of the banner di- visions Of the great American Red Cross.
 You have done wonderful work since the second war fund campaign started May 20
 You have helped to make il possible for the Red Cross to continue the great humanitarian work it is do- ing ln Europe and America.
 Do one thing more that We may wind up the campaign May 27 in a blaze of glory. This:
 Solicit and obtain one subscription for the war fund. If each member of the Pine Bluff chapter will do this, this county will lead all others when the final results of the cam- paign shall have been made known. You showed your fine devotion to the cause in the Christmas member ship campaign. You showed greater patriotism than any county in the United States by giving up all your wheat flour for our boys over there and We know that you will show it
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
p, B, MUSICIAN
 TO to ACROSS
 IN Y.M.C.A. WORK
Prof. M. D. McNeil Enlists and Expects to be Called
 Next Month.

Prof. M. D. McNeil, for 20 years a resident of Pine Bluff, and one oi the best known musicians and music teachers in this section, has enlisted in Y, M. c. A.. war work ani probably will be called for duty in France or Italy next month.
 Prof. McNeil went to Little ROCK Monday and passed the necessary physical examinations. in answer to the call for Y. M. c. A. war work. CTS. He told the examiners he would be ready for service any time a1ter June 3.
 Prof. McNel spent some time study ing in IF'rance several years ago ana speaks French, which will be ot some assistance to him in his work: ne does not know whether he will De sent to France or Italy, as new war workers are being sent to hoth couh- tries. g.,
 Prof McNeil has been teaching III Pine Bluff for 20 years and has been tutor to many young men and women who have become star pianlsts or singers. He is native of Magnoha
 J. S. Graham of Swan Lake was m the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
Demands for Relief Necesi- tate Increase in Amount
 of Money Required.
MRS. ARNOLD GIVES
 LOT VALUED AT $500
Pared oi Ground and Lad,'s Garment, Contributed by Mrs. W. E. Nor gan. to is' Sold at Auction
 for Benefit of the Fund.

"Vcry gratified to advise yen that Arkansas went over the top officially last night reads q telegram receiv- ,1 yesterday afternoon by M. F.. Bloom, district manager of the second Red Cross war fund campaign, from J. R. Ninson, state manager at Lit tie Rock. "I wish to thank you per sonally for your contribution to this splendid york; MT. Vinson said, adding: "Wc are now advised that the national headquarters are asking
 the United States to raise $50 ,000,- 900 instead of $l00,0000o0. You are therefore urged tc continue the nten- sivc campaign until every citizen Of your district has been plcdged.'
 Mr.. Bloom, who went to Sheridan last night. declared confidence that every county in his district will over subscribe it's quota sufficiently to meet the new mark set by the nation al Red Cross society. On his trip to Sheridan he was accompanied by F.. J. kerwin and N J. Can't.
 "The telegram Mr. Bloom received, the Red Cross campaign, shows the said T. J. Collier county manager of imperative need for every one tccon- tribute. We cannot stop at S35,Oo0 i when we reach this figure. SubScript- ions are coming slowly. We should
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24

Washington. May 23.--Every man of draft age must work or fight after July l under drastic amendment to the selective regulations announced by Provost Marshal General Erowder
 Not only idlers but all draft regis trants engaged in what are held to be non-essential occupations are to be haled before the local boards and given the choice of new job or the army.
 Gamblers, race track and bucket shop attendants, and fortune tellers head the list but those who will be reached by new regulations also in clude walters and bartenders, thea ter ushers and atendants, passenger elevator operators and other attend ants of clubs, hotels, stores, eac., domestics ann clerks in stores.
 ClaSsifications Disregarded.
 Deferred classification granted on account of dependents will be dis regarded entirely in applying the rule. A man may be at the bottom of Class l or even in Class 4, but if he falls within the regulations and refuses to take useful employmen. he will be given a new number in Class 1 that will send him to the military service forthwith. Local boards are authorized to use discre- tion only where they find that en- forced change of employment would result ill disproportionate hardship upon his dependents.
 It had been known for some time that some form of "wOrk or fight" plan had ben submitted to President Wilson. but there had been no inti- nation that it was so far-reachlng in scope. Both the military authorl' ties and the department of labor offl' cials believe it will go long way toward solving the labor problem for farmers, shipbuilders and munitions makers and will end for the present at least. talk of conscription of labor The announcement today gives not fee significantly that the list of non useful occupations will be extended from time to time as necessity re quires.
 (rowder'S Statement.
 The statement of the provost mar shal generals office follows;
 Provost Marshal General CroWdel today announced all amendment to the selective service regulations which deals with the great question of compelling men not engaged Tn useful occupation immediately to ap plv themselves to some form Of laDof contributing to the general good: lhe idler, too, will find himself confront cd with the alternative of finding suitable employment or entering the army. . of
 "This regulation provides that ar ter July 1st any registrant who IS found by a local board to be haplt nal ilder or not engaged in some useful ocupation shall be summoned before the board, given chance te exnlain and in the absence of sat isfactory explanation to be lnducteo into the military service of the unl ted States. ...;u
 Any local board will be a@thorlz ed to take action whether it has or iginal jurisdiction of the reglstrahs or not: in other words any man loa1 inc around pool room in Chicago may be held to answer to a Chicago board even though he may have registered in New York and lived there most of his life
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
CANDIDATES FOR
 COUNTY OFFICES
 DEBATE CLAIMS About 800 People Hear As pirants in Talkfest at
 Tabernacle. t
CHARGES, DENIALS
 ENLIVEN EVENING
Williams NackS Record of Cheek, W Nho RctortN in Kind -\i,cn Urges Defeat of Proposed
 Amendment 1J.

Jefferson county is assured of an irrespective of the outcome of the election on May 2S, if the declara- lions and professions of the candl- dates at the tabernacle meeting last night are to be taken at their face value. Each promised enforcement of laws against vice. some being more vehement than others; each declared for efficiency. and each assured satis- factory service. Tho all are Demo crats, not all adhere to the two-term and out idea-some adopting the busi- ness mans view that a competent conscientious employ should be re- tained, while others believe that ev- eryone should have a chance at the public treasury, professing tC believe that long tenure of office is not fol the public good. The equal suffragists present, who have contended for years for votes for women, must have be,r surprised at the seeming unanimitS among men that women are entitled tc full suffrage. Every candidate fa- vors equal suffrage.
 NeSeIHDItS JOInt JeDfLleS
 The 300 or more men and women who sat thru the speechmaking hao opportunity to hear some enllvenlnq passages at times when some candi dates debated their records and fit ness for the offices they seek. Attor ney Sam w. Tlimble served as chair man and me-keeper, and did not hesitate to>hall "time" whenever some candidate seemed in danger of eX- ceeding the period allotted, MT. Trim ble also spoke for several unopposec candidates who were prevented from attending the meeting. Ed w. Brock man, for prosecuting attorney, sent word that his wife was ill. and prom sed an efficient, conscientious admin istration of the prosecutors office; J R. Parsons, for reelection as treas urcr. was ill. He had Mr.. Trimble thank the people for giving him the nomination for second term with out opposition, and Dr. H. E. Will Hams, for coroner, summoned by : patient, expressed his appreciatio. thru Mir. Trimble.
 Sam F. Vaulx, for circuit clerk l.. T. Sallee, for county clerk, and I Sorrells, for surveyor, voiced theil appreciation of the honor accorded them. MT. Vaulx said he left he is un der obligations to his friends. anC he is correspondingly grateful. He promised the same efficient servict he has always given He declared he had learned, in l6 years of married life to approve everything a woman does. MT. Sallee said he felt highly ccmplimented, and that he plans tt give the public as good service as county clerk as he has given as de- puty-that he has always endeavoret to do his full duty, and would con tinue to do so.
 Trimble Explains Law
 In opening the meeting, MT. Trim ble explained the new primary law which requires that every one offer ing a vote exhibit his or her poll ta' receipt; that every voter sign the bal lot. and that none except person: who have qualified as candidates shal be voted upon. To vote for any persor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
MINISTER WEOS DtAC0NESS AND
 CASE DISMISSED
Rev. Buhler to Resign From M. II. Conference or
 be Ousted.

Little Rcck, May 23.-Following a night in the city jail and stormy scenes Wednesday afternoon in Chief Rotenberry's office and Judge Wood ruff's private chambers, the Rev Henry Fernando Buhler, former pas tor of the Capitol View Methodist church, and Miss Lillie Matthews, a former deaconess at the church, were married this morning in Judge Wood ruff's chambers, the Rev. Alexander c. Millar officiating
 After the ceremony was performed a charge of seduction against the minister, in which Miss Matthews was the complainant, was dismissed and the newly married couple left the city hall together, although it was notice able that they merely walked side by side. Mr. Buhler's troubles began when druggist reported to Chief Rotenberry that Miss Matthews hao applied to him for a potion that would relieve her of the probability of motherhood.
 The druggist gave her a harmless tonic, and Chief Rotenberry got busy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
10000 WoRkMEN IN SH|PYARDS QUIT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Demand Wages Paid in U. s. and a 44-Hour
 Week.

Vancouver, B. C., May 23.--In obe- dience to the order of the Metals Trades Council, isued last night shipyards workers, said by union os- ficials to number nearly 10000 quit work in British Columbia shipyards today.
 The purpose of the strike, union men said, is to compel the imperial munitions board, to grant a scale of wages equal to that in effect in the United States and the 44-hour week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
|1l1D HEAD WILL PROSECUTE FLOUR "BUO1LEGGERS'
 |Bringing of Product Into
 County is Punishable
 Hollis Says.
PETERSON MUST 'e sTAND BY CONTRACT
:, ,,ootors Will be Brought HCre to pun Down Individuals Who Buy wh,to Flour in Other COun-
 tips for Use in Homes.

"FIour bootleggers,' individuals or dealers. who bring white flour into Jefferson county in violation of the |. k food administration rules, will be arrested and prosecuted to the full penalty of the law.
 This was the message delivered last night by County Food Administrator ' N C Hollis to a meeting of 50 whole sae and retail grocers and grain men ], the Chamber of Commerce. The following telegram from State Food Administrator Hamp Williams was head by Mir. Hollis: ;.
 "The food administration took the Hour from Arkansas with the dis tinct understanding that no more flour would be shipped into any coun- y from which flour was taken until the next harvest. Jefferson county stands at the head for thegreatest quantity of florls retured of any in fine United States. For any part of this to be shipped back would undo All that has been done, anG it would be in strict violation of the agree ment which was voluntarily entered into by your people. Prosecution will follow any attempt to break this agreement"
 Dealers Losing Business.
 Ten retailers and Wholesalers, in hief talks, complained they were los Ing business because consumers were foing in automobiles to nearby coun- ties where the mo flour" rule does not apply and buying white flour. They also bought substitutes ard other groceries. There was no protest on the part of the dealers against the rule except that they were suffering leeauSe their customeds were going 10 other counties to trade.
 The flour situation is now in the aands Of the federal food adminis- ration," Mir. Hollis told the dealers. for any person to bring white flour mo Jefferson county is violation l lne food administration rule. If you dealers know of any one doing as It IS your duty to report it to the lood administrator.
 In Hands of Government.
 %ayor Bloom, was the first man suggest to me the proposal of lief sIson county turning back all it's ule Hour to the government. The louncll Of Defense and the wholesal- sn S ana retailers gave their approval saen 'slr. Fort took the flour he took ae matter out of our hands. There
 aOlnlng to do now but abide 'by our asreement.
 II Hour 'bootlegging' continues ,m solhs to get several food inspect uown here and We will prosecute 0se s who bring white flour into the saan'fy' even for his own use. until fUeF the next harvest"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-24
All Men of Draft Age Must Go
 To Work or War, Says CrOWden'
Drastic New Order Includes Men in All Glasses Who Are Not Engaged in Esse ntal Industry = Idlers
 and Loafers First o Be Conscrpted

''rhe regulations which apply to idle registrants vii be deemed tG apply to gamblers of all description and employees and attendants Ot bucketshops and race tracks. fortune tellers, clairyoyants, palmists and the like who for the purpose of the re2u- lations shall be considered as dlers.
 Glasses Affected First.
 "The new regulation will also af- feet the following classes:
 "lA): Persons engaged in the serv- ing of food or drink, or either, in public places, including hotels and social clubs.
 "tB): Passenger elevator Oper- ators or attendants, doormen, foot men and other attendants of clubs, hotels, stores. apartment houses. of flee buildings and bath houses.
 '.OC-: Persons including ushers and other attendants engaged and
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