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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
RESIDENCE BURNS
 AT MARKED TREE

Little, Rock, Ark, Dec. "A local insurance firm today was notified of the burning of residence at Marked Tree, Ark, as the result of an air. plane accident. The report said that an aviator from Park Field. Memphis, lost control of his plane while flying over Marker Tree yesterday evening and with his machine, fell on the roof of the residence of E. l.. Pierce. The planes gasoline tank exploded, setting fire to the house which was destroyed with loss estimated at $3,500. The report said the aviator escaped with mniOr injuries but did not give his name
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
RET1RES IN FAVOR
 OF SUFFRAGETTE

London, Dec. 4.--Among the incid- ents of the election campaign is the appearance of George Bernard Shaw
 the writer. as labor candidate for East Middlesborough. MT. Shaw previously had consistently resisted all efforts to bring him into parliamentary politics.
 At Smetheweck today, Major Thompson, the coalition candidate re- tired in favor of Christabel Pankhurst the woman suffrage commandant. Ma joE> Thompson, explained that he with drew at the request of Premier Lloyd George and Andrew Bonar Lar, Chan. cellor of the EXcheluer, who express ed the fear that the seat might be lost
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
SOUGHT TO PREVENT
 BULGARIA ENTERING
 THE WORLD WAR

London. Nov, 1 M. stambuliwsky leader of the Peasants party and head of the New Peasants govern ment in Bulgaria. was among these who sought to prevent King Ferdi- hand from committing Bulgaria to war on the side of the Central Pow CTS.
 At conference of party leaders held with the King at the palace. M Stamealiwsky spoke his mind freely. telling the king that he was leading the country to destruction. and that he would pay or his crime with his crown and perhaps with his head.
 To this the King replied that Stam- buliwsky need have no concern for the royal head, but had better take care of his own. Later Stambuliwsky was imprisoned
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
MEAT CAUSE OF KIDNEY TROUBLE
Take Salts to flush Kidneys i4 Back hurts or Bladder
 bOtherS.

If you must have your meat every day eat it, but flush your kidneys with salts occasionally, says q noted authority who tells us that meat form uric acid which almost paralyZes the kidneys in their efforts to aypel it from the blood They become slug gish and weaken, then you suffer with dull misery in the kidney re- zion. sharp pains in the back or sick headache, dizziness, your stomach sours. tongue is coated and when the weather is bad you have rheumatic twinees The urine gets cloudy, full of sediment, the channels often get sore and iriitated. obliging you to seek relief two or three times dur ing the night.
 To neutralize these irritating acids, to cleanse the kidneys and flush off the body's urinous waste get four ounces of lad Salts from any phar- macy here: take a tablespoonful i'll a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia. and has been used or generations to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize the acids in urine, so it no longer irritates. thus ending bladder weakness.
 lad Salts is ineXpensive; cannot injure, and makes delightful effer- vescent Whitewater drink
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05


 The New York court has re. fused to accept the confession of Began that he killed Mrs. Helen Hamel. Began confessed to free Elizabeth Baksa, 19, on trial for the murder of the New York rooming house proprietor. Began is in Sing Sing for burglary. He says that he had strangled the woman while he and a pal were robbing the house and gave the girl $2O and told her to "beat it." A feature of the trial is an at- tempt to prove teeth marks on Mrs. Hamel's arm were made by the Baksa girl by comparing them with the prints of the girls teeth in an apple.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
Dissolution Notice

Mir. Leo c. Peck has this date sold his one-half interest in the Jefferson Tire and Equipment Co. to MT. w. s. Turner, his former partner who now becomes the sole owner of the business. Mir. Turner as sole owner of the business becomes liable for all debts of the Jefferson Tire and Equipment Co. and will collect all bills due this firm. In selling out his interest i'll this business, MT. Peck desires to thank his many friends for their patronage and trusts that they will still continue to use Firestone Tires and call 564 when they are in trouble. 12-5:6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
so5.o0 REWARD FOR STOLEN CAK

New 1918 Ford Touring Car, stolen on Thursday night, November 21, 1918, at o'clock Equipped with Hassler Shock Absorbers, Ventilating Wind Shield that was taken off of an old car; extra Radius Rods; Coat Strap on back of front seat; one Kelly Tire on left rear wheel: three Firestone Tires. Right rear tire in poor condition.
 Motor number 2,69S,941 State Li cense number 951S
 Reward will be paid for return Of the ca+ or information leading to the return of the same to
 K. II. WILLIAMS,
 Sheriff, 12-1:tf. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Look in the Phone Book for D. A. Caldwell Livery when you want to call D. A. Caldwell's Meat Market, as we are using the same phone number as we used when in the livery business. We are headquarters for Chickens, Geese and Turkeys, also all kinds of fresh meats. Drive out to 1914 West Barraque and soc ,1S 11-20itf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
Roll of Honor Of Arkansas


 Killed in Action. George F. Bates, Big Fork. Forrest E. Cummens, Corley.
 Died of Wounds. Ray 5. Bradford, Bearden. John Swan, Leachville. James s. Hodges, Vaden. Clarence Ilitten, Mineral Springs Bud Parten, Blytheville.
 Died of Disease. William Saville, Cleveland. Willie Hicks, pinckney. John F. Sedgwith.
 Wounded Severely. Barney Peeper Eureka. James A. Clark, Newport.
 Wounded Slightly. Rufus Johnson, Beebee Rufus Willis, Dayton.
 Missing in Action. Thomas R. Crawford, Decatur William Fellows, Piggott. ~ Wounded Degree Undetermined. William $. Fox, 814 Walnut Street fine Bluff. John w.. Oden, Amity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
SAVE FUEL,

By using Kerosene Coal Oil. Get a Simplex Gas Burner. They fit any old stove. Easy to operate, absolutely safe and makes natural gas from coal oil. I also handle self-heating coal oi, irons, and the brightest and most practical gasoline lamps and storm proof lanterns. BOG candle power and lights with an ordinary match.
 Sec me. A. M. LEVEY,
 3rd and Main St. Pine Bluff. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
AMERICANS ASKED
 TO FILE HOLDINGS

Washington, Dec. All Americans owning property in enemy countries are asked by the state department to- day to file with the department com- plete list of such holdings. The infor- mation is needed for use in settlement of war claims.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
PLACE OF MEETING CHANGED.

St. Louis, Dec. 4.-Because of the influenza epidemic, the annual con- vention of the Investment Bankers Association of America, scheduled v, be held here, has been transferred 70 Atlantic City. N. J., to be held Decem- Der 9th, 10th and 1lth inclusive, 1t was announced tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

.C Kolchak,. former admiral in the Russian navy, was proclaim ed dictator of Russia at Omsk re- gently, but the All-Russia gov ernment refused to recognize him as such, and Kolchak ordered im- prisonment of the leading mem- bers of it's directory. The Czechs recognize the ability of Kolchak. but do not approve Of the man. ner in which the All-Russia gov. einmerft was deposed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
SEE ED ALBRIGHT

For excavating, grading, hauling sand, gravel, cinders, or constructing Impressions see Ed Albright. Just back from Camp Pike government contract You all know me. My guarantee stands behind all work Gravel driveways a specialty.-Phone PAP. 11-2S-1m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
PLUM BAYOU LEyEE TAX

You are hereby notified that your Plum Bayou Levee Tax is now due and payable at the Cotton Belt Sa>. ing and Trust Co.,, corner Main street and Fifth Avenue, Pine Bluff. Ark. Please pay same within the time prescribed by law and save penalty Save time by bringing your tax re ceipts with you.
 Respectfully.
 H. A. MCCOY, Collector. 11-S-2mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
ORDINANCE -1507 Cemetery Lots

Amount charges lot .-..-..$3.0o
 Half lot ...........--... 1.o0 Grave space 50
 Must be paid between January 1st and June 1st of each year.
 If not paid by June 1st penalty of twenty-five percent of annual charge shall be added and collected
 If delinquent three years lot will be sold by order of council 12-4-d6times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
WHEAT FOR SOUTH AMERICA.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Exportation of wheat flour to the West Indies, MeXi- co and Central and South America, will now be permitted under license, it was announced by the war trade board. after consultation with the food administration. Licenses will be grant, ed when approved by the grain cor- poratiOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

A dose in time will prevent the "F'lu." Take Dr. Brunson's Favorite Prescription. A system builder againts coughs and colds, influenza, etc. For sale by all druggists. 12-4u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

There will be no Flu" at your house if you keep bottle of pr. Brunson's Favorite handy and take a few doses when you feel little 'out of sorts" For sale at all drug gists. 12-4tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
icMss Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr.
 Portei's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves ssain aud Heals ct the same time. 25c 5Oc Sl GO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Special prices on buggies and harness. Cleveland Matthews Hard. ware company. 12-3.3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Large assortment of gingham at 25c yard. One lot of gingham rem nants for 17c yard eLavitt's Cut Price Store quit business sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Boys suits of great savings. S15 values for $12.9S; S12.50 suits for $9.9S. Other styles down to $1.9S. Leavitt's Cut Price Store quit busi- ness sale. 12-3-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Copiapo is the capital of the Chilean province of Atacama, and has a popu- lation of about 12,0O0. It is the prin- cipal mining city and district of Chile and is fifty miles inland from the port of 'Caldera. Corpiapo also is a mercantile center. It ships much sil- yer, cooper and ores To the east of the town is the volcano of Copiapo, which reaches an elevation of 19,6S5 feet.
 Vallenari is ill the province of Ata- cama and is about eighty miles south west of Copiapo. The population of Vallenari is upwards of 5000.
 Reports received here say that the earthquake destroyed Vallenar and that it wrecked ten percent of the buildings at Copiapo. Several deaths occurred in Copiapo, where persons are homeless. No reports of casu- alties have been received from Vali- enar, or outside northern Chile.
 Details concerning the-earthquaKe in the outlying districts are delay ed owing to interrupted telegraphic communication. It is said the shock was felt across the continent to the Atlantic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Don't let the "Flu" overtake you; take Brunson's Favorite Prescription first. It is the best preventative. For sale at all druggists. 12-4tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

BIG FOUR PLAIN FLOUR is the BEST plain flour in your opinion or we will refund all of your money regardless of the amount used of the package. FEED MANUFAC- TURING COMPANY. 12-5tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
DOLLS! DOILS! DOLLS!

Best American make now on dis play. Buy early. S5c to- SS.oO- Brasher Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
PROSPERITY

The basis of prosperity is Real Es- tate. Phone us for our list and get with the prosperous class.
 TAYLOR & co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
QUAKE SHAKES
 NORTH CHILE

Santiago, Chile, Dec. An earth quake has occurred in Northern Chile.
 In the towns of Copiapo and Vallenari important damages were caused. In
 other localities damage of minor in- pOrtance resulted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
DC YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY,


 If so, save It. Cotton has gone so high in price you will find a good cot. ton mattress will cost three times what they used to. Now for a short time we will renovate your old mat. t-esses, furnish new ticking and make like new for $500, $7.5O, $500, s9O0 and $lO.00. Phone 896 and we will call and show samples.
 TURNER BEDDING FACTORY
 Third Ave. and Locust Street
 DOLIS! DOLLS! DOLLS! Best American make now on dis play. Buy early. S5c to sS.O0.- Brasher Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
DON'TS

DONTS Don't falter. Don. hesitate. Don't forget to insure now. Rc':tl be safe than sorry.
 TAYLOR & co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
BLOW UP E my DUMPS
Well-placed Shells Explode German
Concentrations OF Munitions.
Observers Give Aid.

With the American Army on the
Vesle Front.-Several German ammu-
nition dumps north Of the Vesle river
were blown up by high explosives
from the American guns. This was
The only notable incident in the opera
lions between the scissors and
Rheims, although the usual exchange
between artilleries continued.
The destruction of the dumps was
made possible by aerial observations
by American aviators. They were To-
lated neal Revillon and early in the
lay a battery of long.range guns be-
gan dropping shells at points indi-
Gated. The observation posts soon
after reported great clouds Of smoke
from the targets.
An indication OF the lengths to
which Germany is going for war mate
rails is contained in a letter taken
from a dead soldier. 1t was written
by his wife, and informed him that the
great bronze statue OF Emperor vii,
liam at Lunehurg, Pomerania, had
been torn down and sent to the foun.
dry to be converted into ordnance, as
had also the roofs OF churches,
Austrian troops have been identified
opposite the position Of q main Amer.
can unit. II is not known whether they
are in the line, but they are known
definitely TO be lying in reserve,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
PROHIBITION LAW PUT OFF
Extension Of Time Will Allow Inter.
nal Revenue Taxes to Be
Collected.

Washington,-War time prohibition
has temporarily given ground in favor
of wal revenues, and will not take eff
feet at the earliest, should the bill
pass the senate before July l, 1919.
A billion dollars in revenue, to come
as a tax out Of the pockets of those
who use alcoholic beverages, is the po-
tent argument that won over the sen
ate prohibition leaders to an agree
ment not to press the issue for imme-
date nation wide prohibition to last
for the period Of the war.
The prohibitionists gave ground
with greatest reluctance and 1t re-
CURED the personal influence of Presi-
dent Wilson finally to turn the bal
ance and persuade them that they
would best serve their country and
give more aid to the winning Of the
wal by allowing the government to
take its toll of war revenue from al
coholic beverages and avoid consump-
ton taxes on the n%ecessaries Of life,
which would apply to all alike and
reach into the poorest homes Of the
land.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
MEN CALLED
By GEN. CROWDER
MEN MUST ENTRAiN FOR CAMP
BETWEEN AUGUST 80 AND
SEPTEMBER 6.
AUGMENT FORCE OVERSEAS

Washington -Four separate select.
i've draft calls, constituting the first Of
the September calls, and requiring
1856, 773 men to entrain for training
camps between Aug. 80 aud Sept. 6,
were issued by Provost Marshal Gen.
Crowder. Every state and the Dis
trict of Columbia is called on to fur.
nish men for training to augment the
forces abroad. For general military
service $4,000 white men and 21, 27O
negroes are called; for limited service
40,503 white men are called.
The calls by states in the South in.
clude:
General Military Service, White
Alabama 1000, Arkansas 5000, Flori.
da 500, Georgia 2,100, Louisiana 1000,
Mississippi 1000, North Carolina 700,
South Carolina 900. Tennessee 5000,
Virginia 200, West Virginia 5000.
General Military Service, Colored-
Alabama $50, Arkansas 500, Florida
1871, Georgia 1877, Louisiana 1,13S, Mis-
sissippi 2,043, North Carolina AIS,
South Carolina 500, Tennessee 1904,
Virginia 25.
Limited Military Service, White
Alabama 500, Arkansas 500, Florida,
500, Georgia 900, Louisiana 500, Mis-
sissippi 400, North Carolina 500. South
Carolina 400, Tennessee geo. Virgil 10
500, West Virginia 400.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
IS TO 45 DRAFT BILL
PASSED BY SENATE
EFFORT TO CHANGE THE AGE
LIMIT OF ARMY DRAFT
MEETS FAILURE.
VOTE FOR BILL UNANIMOUS
Work or Fight Amendment Was Re-
tAlned, But in a Modified Form.
Bill Now Goes 10 Conference
OF House and Senate.

Washington-The manpower bill,
bringing within the army draft all men
from Is to 40 years old, was passed by
the senate with a modified work or
fight clause.
All efforts to change the age limits
or to direct separate classification OF
youths under q failed, and the meas
ure now goes to conference between
the house and senate with no differ
enccs for serious controversy except
the work or fight provision.
The senate was recorded unanimous
ly for the bill.
Senator Gore OF Oklahoma, who cast
the only negative vote on the roll
call, withdrew it and was excused
from voting
The work or fight amendment as
retained in the bill provides:
THAT when any person shall have
been placed in a deferred or exempted
class for any Of the reasons in this
paragraph set forth, he shall not be
entitled to remain therein unless he
shall in good faith continue, while
physically able so to do, TO work at
and follow such occupation, employ
ment or business, and II he falls so to
do he shall again become subject to
the draft. The president shall make
regulations for enforcing this provi,
sion.
This proviso shall not apply in the
case Of a strike II the strikers have
submitted or will at once submit the
dispute to the war labor board, agree
to abide and do abide by its decision
md do at once resume work and con
tinue work pending such decision. The
said board shall take up and decide all
such disputes as speedily as prac-
ticablc."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
SENATOR OLLIE N.
JAMES IS NO MORE
NOTED KENTUCkiAN ANSWERS
LAST SUMMONS IN A BAL
TIMoRE HOSPITAL.
HAD A BRILLIANT CAREER

Baltimore. Senator Ollie M. James
Of Kentucky died at Johns Hopkins
Hospital here of an acute affection Of
the kidneys. Mrs. James and the SEN
Htor's brother, e. H. James, we're with
him when the end anne
Senator James had been a patient at
the hospital for about three months.
Physicians at first believed that he
had a good chance to regain his health
and an operation was performed. Later
his condition became more serious and
TRANSMISSION Of blood was made on sew
eral occasions. The senator rallied re.
Gently when informed of his renomina-
ton to the senate and for a time held
his own, but later his condition again
became grave and he steadily grew
weaker.
Ollie M. James perhaps vas closer
to the rank and file of his party than
any other Democratic leader within
the past 20 years. He was first elected
to congress in 1904, at the age of 49,,
and after eight years of service in that
body was promoted to the senate, de-
feating Senator Thomas H. Paynter
for denomination in the primary Of
1911 and being elected by the legisla.
ture in November Of the same year. Hs
took his seat March 4, 1913, and has
been n Of the strongest OF the Dem
ocratic leaders w since.
Senator James was in his f1sty-
eighth year, having been born in Crit.
tenden County July q, 1871, During
the legislative session Of 1887 he was
page in the Kentucky legislature.
Later he studied law under his father,
l.. II. James of Marion, and was admit
ted to the bar when barely Of legal
age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
$50 900 FIRE IN mel PHlS
Clothing store at Main and Gayoso
Avenue Destroyed by Blaze Of
Unknown Orlain.

Memphis.-The clothing store Of
Beasley. Inc, and Phil NJ, Halle, wom'
ems wear, both In the Hin building AT
Main Street and Gayoso Avenue, were
destroyed by fire when a blaze OF un'
known origin broke out on the top
floor OF Beasley's at SIT O'Clock. The
loss Is estimated at 800, 900. with a
major portion of II protected by insur'
knce.
The blaze started or the fourth floor
Of the Hill building, which is occupied
Jointly by Beasley and Halle, 1t then
spread with remarkable rapidly and
The entire floor was soon ablaze.
Three alarms we're turned in in
rapid succession and every company
Of firefighters in the city, with the
exception OF two. which were held in
reserve, were soon at work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
ALLIED VICTORIES
BLAST HUN MORALE
PICKED FRENCH DIVISIONS RE.
FUSE TO BE RELIEVED FROM
THE LINE OF FIGHTING.
PRISONERS ARE DEPRESSED
General Manpin Has Made More So
cure His Hold on the Left Bank
Of the Ailette-Enemy Resist
anee Gradually Weakens.

With the French Army.-Picked
French divisions, which refused to be
relieved from the line, despite contin,
uous nine days fighting, keep forging
ahead between the Ailette and the
Aisne. They have reached the out
skirts Of Coucy-le-C Chateau. which is
two and one-half miles above their for,
mer line.
Tanks continue operating in close
conjunction with the infantry. A mum,
Der Of the big machines which had re-
ceived direct hits a few days ago, have
already been repaired and are back in
action.
Between the Ailette and the Aisne
the French made progress south Of
Crecy-Au-Mont, taking 100 prisoners.
Nine German airplanes were brought
down or put out of action and a cap
tive balloon was burned.
Foch is squeezing out enough elbow
room between Chauny and Scissors to
enable him to maneuver directly east.
ward from south of the Disc. This
must cause grave misgivings to Hin.
1enburg.
The enemy's resistance is gradually
weakening before the "reminiscences Of
the French attacks. The German gen.
erals are vainly attempting to pull out
what remains of their divisions, leav-
ing rear guard infantry attachments
and machine gun crews to stay the
advancing Poilus.
But the French persist in maintain
ing contact with the enemy's main in
,antry forces. They refuse to permit
he foe to draw out his units and re-
organize them for future g
Between the Disc and Aisne Gen.
Mangin has made more secure his hold
On the left bank of the Ailette from its
confluence with the Disc to Point st.
Mard, west of Ccucy-le-Chateau. His
light wing continues to work eastward,
is object being to clear the region
north OF Scissors.
Further evidence has been gathered
that the victories of the allies have af-
'ected considerably the morale Of the
German troops. The cause of the de-
preston. which is quite general among
The prisoners taken recently, is the
conclusion that they have reached,
after comparisons, that the allies ar.
hllery tactics are far superior to
heirs. They attribute their defeat to
he success of the French encircling
heir strongest position and in well.
directed and concentrated artillery
tire. Thus they have been unable to
aold even their best sheltered position.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-06
RECORD VOTE NOT NEEDED
Bone Dry Amendment Adopted, e.
fectlve July I, 1919--To Continue
Until End Of the War.

Washington. - National prohibition
moved a considerable step forward in.
congress-.
without a record vote being taken
or requested. the senate adopted the
leaders compromise on bone dry.
prohibition. effective July /, 1919, and.
continuing during the war, and until
the American troops are brought home
and d~emobilized.
The compromise, an amendment by
Senator Sheppard Of Texas, %prohibi.
ton leader, to the 81 ,000, 900 emery
ency appropriation bill, is expected
10 remain In the measure under the
harmony agreement of wet" and
dry" factions. although technically
subject to another vote. Passage OF
the bill itself Is planned and the meas.
ure will be returned to the house
where II Is expected by prohibition ad
vorates to accept the senate PROPOSE
ton.