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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
TO BUILD DESTROYER A DAY
Production At That Rate Promised
BY Ford

washington, -prcd.cticn
plans for the navy's new antisubma-
rhe craft contemplate delivery OF a
fln;shed boat every day when the
cycle OF production IL complete.
The first vessel has already been
started In the fabricating shops al
the Ford Motor company at Detroit.
20 turn out q beat a day after
the elapse Of several months re.
qutres that a boat a day be started.
Materials that 70 into construction
are fed into n end Of the plant as
rapidly 40 IL il planned to produce
the completed product at the other.
Tue whole number of boats contract
Ell for win be under production sim
ultaneously at n stage.
y design was worked ont to re.
duee TO a minimum the necessity OF
shaping plates.
Power for the d~estroyers will be
furnished by geared turbines. No
effort has been made to go beyond q
safe and conservative speed estimate.
They viii measure 20 feet and dis.
place about 500 tons. which insures
sasy passage to the sea-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
THREAT AGAINST FRANCIS
For Third Time Anarchists Tell What
they Are Going To %.

P~etrograd, Feb. "A third threat
against David r. Francis, the Amerl.
can ambassador has been served up-
on him by a Petrograd group OF anar-
chists. The anarchists in a letter to
Leon Trotzky, insist that Trotzky
bring pressure to bear upon the Am.
erican embassy for the release of
Alexander Berkman, Emma Goldman
and Thomas J. Mooney.
The anarchists also threatened a
demonstration against the embassy.
The documents were forwarded to
Mr.. Francis by Trotzky with the re-
mark that tae ministry considered II
It's duty to transmit them.
In the meanime a number of an
archists have been arrested by the
BoIsheviki government for their
threats against Francis
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
IS REGIMENTS OF CAVALRY
To Sc Formed Following ~Pershins's
Recommendation.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The war de.
partment has approved a recommends,
ton OF General Pershing that Is cav
airy regiments be formed for the Ma
tional army indicating that the Uni.
ted States may use mounted forces on
the French front.
This was disclosed in the an
nouncement of the appointment of
commanders for of the rcgi.
ments. Organization Of the remain-
ing eight has been temporarily post.
poned.
The commanders, regiments and 10.
cations announced are: Col. Sterling
p. Adams. 301st. Camp Fremont, Cal.
Col. George b. Pritchard, 302nd. Camp
Fremont; Samuel McP. Rutherford.
303rd, Leon Springs. Tex; Col. L. <,
Andrews. 304th. Leon Springs: Col.
Ebert E. Saxton, 305tn. Leon Springs;
Col. George o. Cress. 306th Fort
Clark Tex. and Col E. L. Phillips,
307th, Del RIO. Tex.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
TO PUT FARMERS
IN SECOND CLASS
Plan of President Would Mean
That Their Call Would
Be Deferred.
WOULD Be wFURL0UGRED
Those In Service To Go Home Dur,sg
Planting and Harvest Seasons
May Not Be
Called.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 2.-According to
a letter received by Governor Copper
from President Wilson it is the hope
that farmers may be given deferred
classification in the draft and that
furloughs may be granted at plant
ing and harvest seasons to those al
ready in service.
President Wilson wrote:
Under the new s~electiye sersice
regulations under which the present
classification of registrants is pro-
crossing, in very specific terms, it IS
provided that skilled farm laborers
essential 10 the continued and undf-
unfinished operations Of farms shall be
deferred in Glass II. 1t is our pres
ent hope and belief that we shall
be able to raise all the forces in i'm
mediate prospect without invading
any deferred class and therefore we
can assume, think, that future drafts
viii not interfere with our supply
of skilled farm labor.
IL also have very prominently in
mind the advisability of furloughing
selected men during planting and
harvesting time and to this end the
War department has asked of Con.
g"ess authority to grant such fur
loushs without pay. whenever, in the
opinion of the Secretary of War, the
military situation iustifies such n
step. OF course, it is impossible TO
say in advance what the changing
conditions of warfare may impose
upon us, but | can assure you that If
this authority is granted by Congress,
We shall permit these f~urloughs
whenever it is possible to do so.
u take it that wat I have said is
precisely responsive to what you
have in mind and | hope and believe
the various selection boards COM
posed of men Of your choice will
exercise the authority to defer skilled
farm labor in such a way as TO meet
the situation you represent in the
fallest way it could be net under the
present circumstances"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07

In fact, they are quite as different
from other creatures as is possible.
Hawks and eagles are the only birds
who resemble hem in habits. or
course the secretary birds are very diff
ferent In looks.
They are more like animals. ever
though their bodies are feathered. But
their legs are extremely long and thin.
What have you seen today?" asked
Joe, who wanted to start right out
hunting before they had a quarrel.
II have see snakes" said Jim. Now
the secretary birds are known better
as snake killers than anything else
And Joe was delighted.
Il am quite ready" he said.
ITO be sure" said Jim, "after / have
told you what I have seen."
IL flatter you." said Joe. II ap-
prove of o u tnste. And when will we
be startingf"
. You're pretty anxious to 90 nowg'
laughed Jim.
well. aren't your" asked Joe.
YES" Jim replied, and on they
started. They looked as If their long
legs would get there before their bod
les. And gracious. how they could run |!
Snakes. snakes" they kept saying
to themselves. And on they ran.
Where is lit" asked Joe.
Come along" said Jim. Il wonder
why we wasted so much time talking"
"Wc weren't so hungry Them said
Joe, painting. "But now we are and so
we can't 60 quickly enough"
They ran on and on. and how fast
their legs did carry them. AT last they
reached the place where Jim said the
snakes were lying around. Some were
sleeping and others were just doing.
Jim and Joe each went. for different
snakes. Now though the legs of the
secretary birds are 80 extremely long
and thin and though they look as IL
they would break at n moments notice,
still they arc very strong.
They always fight with their feet.
and they do not use their beaks at all.
They struck at the heads Of the snakes
with their feet-and such blows as they
gave! The snakes they wanted were
killed in a second this way. And then.
they were eaten whole.
"Didn'tI Invite you to a nice party?'
asked Jim, utter he had eaten a good
deal.
Eyes" said Joe. shut I am a good one
to bring to a party of this kind. for 1
provide my own food"
"An6 why shouldn't your asked
jim. TT was good enough Of me to
show you the place."
y was glad to COME" said Joe, but
! guess secretary birds can always find
spakesi ~
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
President Makes Demand in Con-
ference for Free Hand in
War Management.
NO COMFORT FOR FOES
Chief Executive Says Interference Is
Of Advantage To Enemy
Railroad Bill Rewritten
Following Conferences.

Washington, Feb. As the result
of "a conference between President
Wilson and a group of senators, per
manent government ownership of rail.
roads has received a severe setback.
Immediately following the confer.
eDce the administration railroad bill
was rewritten limiting government
control 10 Is months after the war
ana taking from the President the
power TO fix rates.
The President, through ths director
general. may initiate rates. out they
will be subject TO approval or tho
Interstate Commerce commission.
Tbe President firmly stated his
opposition 10 the Senate Military
committees bill providing for a war
cabinet and a munitions director. He
said both bills were obnoxious to him
because they were unnecessary and
would embarrass him and deprive hin,
or authority in the prosecution of the
a
Asks Vote Of Confidence.
The urging OF the President
amounted practically to q request
for an expression of confidence from
Congress in the administration. II Is
believed this will be made the issue
when the balls are brought up in
the Senate.
The President also urged upon the
Senators the necessity OF avoiding as
far as possible agitation in Congress
that might give an impression OF
discord.
President Wilson, 1t Is understood,
not only said that any bill to curtail
his control OF the war would be We
toed. Dut that his emphatic opinion
was that Congressional agitation for
war changes is an encouragement to
Germany. He declared, Il Is said
that apparent differences between
Congress and the executive depart
ments were furnishing ammunition
for German agents to misrepresanI
the situation in this country
Senators Agree With Wilson.
Although all OF the senators pres
eDt were said TO be In entire accord
with the Presidents position and con
ident that the legislation for a war
cabinet and a munition director Ia
certain OF defeat. they said Senator
Hitchcock, Democrat, and Wads
worth, Republican. were planning
speeches in the Senate early next
week in support of the bills and
could not be stopped under the Sen
ate rules.
Replies are planned on behalf OF
the administration. anu a~dniihistTa
tion leaders hope that the debate
can be closed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
AIR RAIDERS KILL IS IN PARIS


Paris, Feb. 2.-Forty-nve persons
wore killed. including IL women and
FIVE children. and :07 we're wounded
In Wednesday nights German air raid
On Paris. II 10 officially announced.
One of the three prisoners taken
WHEN q German Gotha airplane was
brought down said the escadrille was
composed OF 90 machines. Eacn was
Given its exact bombing route over
the city. They few at an average
height OF 6.000 feet
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
ttasHHssDDG0sMAisM.E vvsP4H.ee. lnnss WILSON
Agrees With American Executive On
Peace Aims.

london. Feb. 2.-The Marquis Of
Lansdowne In an address said that
he concurred entirely with the recent
speeches of David Lloyd George, the
British prime minister. and President
Wilson on peace aims.
Il believe all OF us are ready TO
prolong this war. as terrible as It
is. until we can get q clean peace"
said tho leader OF the opposition in the
Horse OF Lords.
Lord I.ansdowne added that the
time for obtaining such a peace should
not be too long delayed. and that no
opportunity should be neglected 20
bring IL Iearer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07

Washington. Feb. 1.--Intmation
hat the Federal Trade commission
will try to smash the alleged combi-
nation OF the "Big Five" packers At
tho close Of the present probe came
IN the session Of che commission
when Francis J. Heney. chief cxamin.
=. after disclosing further activities
q tho packers IN sttfling competition.
aai1s"I belIeve We should sesuFs
~ pnbIic tkS comrh1sslon m power
~ o<ook ~ t1fo ccub(nnftcu ~
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
BoLsHEvIM| TAKE ODESSA
Russ Revoiutionists Also capturs
Capital Of Orenburu.

Petrograd, Feb. 2.-The Bolsheyiki
have captured Orenburg. capital oil
the government OF Orenburg.
Jassy, Roumania, Feb. 2.-Odessa
was captured by the B~olsheviki last
Saturday night Bolsheviki troops
are non in full control OF that city.
KisIincv. capital of Bessarabia, and
cen Of Jewish massacres Is years
ago. was taken Sunday by Roumanian
forces, who were sent there in re.
Spouse to an appeal for aid from the
local B~essarabian government.
Odessa is the most important city
snd seaport of Southern Russia and
the fourth city of the empire in pop
ulation. II is located in the govern.
ment Of Kherzon. a short distance OF
the mouth OF the Dnieper river. 80
miles southwest OF Kherzon and
about 400 miles northeast OF Con.
stantinople.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
WOULD DECLARE PEACE AIMS
Owen Says Senate Should Go On
Record IN Matter.

Washington, Feb after Senator
Owen had introduced a resolution To
put the Senate on record in support
of President Wilson's IL principles
for world peace and Senator Berah
had introduced another to record the
Senate's position, Chairman, Stone OF
the foreign relations committee an.
nounced that the committee would
soon mect to agree on q composite
draft Of the Senate's views.
Speaking in support of his reso-
luton Senator Owen declared that
Congress should. on its own motion.
declare the opinion Of the American
people In regard To this war and sup
port the President in his message
Of January s and state the conditions
upon which world peace could be
established
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07

New Russ consui Has No Standing.
Washington. Feb. 2.-John Reed. an
american. appointed Russian consul
general at New York. will find when
he attempts to assume his duties that
he has no Official standing before the
American government. Oficials o.
the State department explained that
until recognition OF the Bolsheviki had
been extended no exeQuatur could be
issued to any consular a~ppointee o.
russia. The position OF the State de-
partment Is, waolly. technical and was
not taken because OF Mr.. Reeds In
dictment under the espionage law.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
Aroentine sA;p Sunk.

New York. Feb. 2.--The sinking In
the Mediterranean of the Argentine
steamship Minisuo Irrinedo on Jan.
rs was reported In a dispatch from
Paris to the correspondent here OF
la i'rensa of Bnenos Aires.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07
Drastic Order Issued by Com
mander- in Chief in Berlin
to End Labor Trouble.
PEOPLE ARE WARNED
Extreme Measures to Be Used and No
Discrimination Shown IL vio-
ienee Ensues-More
Join Strikers.

Amsterdam, Feb. 4.-The command.
er-in-chief of B~randenburg province,
which includes Berlin. has issued a
warning to the population against dis.
turbances which he will be
suppressed. according to a semi-offi.
cial statement from Berlin.
The warning proclamation issued by
the Berlin military superior in COM
mand follows:
Proclamation Threatens.
Having now introduced a more
drastic stage of siege. l shall not leave
the population in doubt that / intend
to suppress every attempt to disturb
peace and order with all g at my
disposal. /, therefore, warn every
orderly citizen not to take part in any
way In public meetings. Everyone
must quietly carry out his duties and
keep away from crowds. II arms are
to be used, no distinction can be
made between disturbers of order and
those who are not taking part In such
disturbances"
oSiihi ouNACco cdJ tual w W a
late hour there had been no recur.
n of excesses in the capital and
no noteworthy demonstrations.
Council Of 500 Dissolved.
London, Feb "A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhag.
en-. quoting Berlin advices. says the
commander-in-chief in the Brandon
burg district has dissolved the council
of 500 appointed by the workmen to
watch over their interests during the
strike.
fae dispatch adds hat the com.
mander also has prohibited the ap-
pointment of any organization for di-
recting the strike movement.
A three-day strike mas been de-
clared in Munich. according to a Cen.
trail News dispatch from Amsterdam.
In Berlin. the dispatch adds. the
orenstein and Kappel locomotive
works employees have joined the
strike movement
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07

Treasury Buys Farna Loan eonds.
Washington. Feb. 2.--The treasury
has bought Its arst parcel OF $1,000
600 farm loan bonds from the $780,
0oo. ono fund provided for this purpose
by congress.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-02-07

"Come, come" said the secretary
bird whose name was Jim, and the
one named Joe, answered,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
pv DR. VIM. BREATHWIT

The Rotary Club is one of the ..,nngest organizations in the city. It's v .od stamps it with valuation that
 ,,not be estimated: Service instead
 f self Service to every needy enter
 .;se or individual, to every good pur- .so p The organization is composed ps s on individual from every profes- " ar business. T'would be unjust s' s ralate all of the efforts that have soon Wv put forth by these men, but to .sn M that their banner for the time be-
 ;ra m was to win the war. will give an ;amvnression av of it's high and magnani- . ~,n,,s purpose during this time of uni n. ls.sa, stress. That the work was aona @ well, no member will question, shot M if was a spontaneous outburst of . a.triotism irrespective of cost, time ar n trouble, simply states the truth, It " woe behind every government helpful .ucgestion, it chamIioned every pur- nos nose set forth and added zeal that s carried accomplishment. It's work is If such character that humility s.ther than boastfulness, enthusiasm ..ther than lethargy, tolerance rather +han criticism has been it's spirit. Tbev find SO much to do that the ,n;r;t of service and desire to aid is constantly m in the ascendancy. It is non-political and without religious
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
IMPORTANT DATES N
 THE WORLD WAR

Continued from Page 3 .....
 January 5, 191S-Premier Lloya George stated Britain's war aims.
 January 7, 191S-U. s. government began mobilization of 3,0o0,ooO work CTS. ,,,f+
 U. s. Supreme court upheld draft law. u;o,
 Submarine crews mYined at hlel' killing 38 officers. ,,r,
 January 8, 191s-President Wilson stated America's war aims and peace demands. b.,
 January 9, 19lS-Russla ana Dui paria signed separate peace.
 January 10, f91S-Central Powers withdrew offer of general peace anu offered Russia separate peace. 1. Russia and Germany renewed afiilis- tice for month. ~ , Januarv IA, 191S-British alrmen made big successful daylight raid on Karlsruhe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

John NJ Goodwin, private first class, was on. ,,f the uany Pine Bluff toys who volunt,>ieu with the Pitt blu:' Motor J.rck Con.l any in August 1917. The company was mustered m August 10, 1917, and sent to Fort Roots. Later the company was sent to Camp Beauregard where it was dl- vided and Private Goodwin was as signed to the 114th Motor Supply Train, unit of the s9th Division which sailed for France in August, 1918. His home is at 819 West 18th avenue.
 
 tries to play safety first. On our lit- tie hop we took few prisoners TOT identification.
 We are back now where we can have lights and fires, and not worry about him putting shells on us.
 Must close, hoping to hear from you often, l am, as ever,
 Your loving brother,
 "CHARLES.' ?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

Directors:
 K. CARNAHAN, ]. II. HUDSON. HAS. HANCOCK, /. J. A. PERnUE, C. H. TRIPLEJT, Jr. k. H. STEARNS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
a ha ka Ea n hza Aa Ea Ea aa aTREA.SURER's SON = ;, F. A IS SAILOR IN THE .z
 AMERICAN NAVY " ?,

sa Ea HA E. na a% sAa "A -~ ga
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

Ben D. Parsons. "Bennie,' as he was known to hundreds of Pine Bluff friends, enlisted in Uncle Sams navy a year ago, and judging from the above picture he likes it. eLike the "doughboys," he has probably fattened up. Bennie is the son of County Treasurer J. R. Parsons. His brother, Frank, is with the S7th Division in France. Bennie is stationed now at Brooklyn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

Robert H. Harris enlisted in Sep tember, 1917, in the Engineers. He went to Camp Pike in November, 1917, and from there was sent to Camp Beauregard, where he remain ed until August, 1918, and then he went to France. He was assigned to the Hath Engineers, American EXpe- ditionary Force.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

Rotary Club Helped
 U. 5. In Battle Work
Pine Bluff Club Was Behind Nation in Every Effort.

creed; so these influences which so often bias and defeat cannot enter Into their deliberations.
 This club prefers to serve the city Ill It's modest way without clamor or display, rather than give historic synopsis in any spirit of prideful boastlng, because they believe that service is modest whereas self is valnglorious. Rotarians have way of accomplishing their purposes, no concert of action is begun on anything to which cannot be given their full support, because it must have justice and the general good stamped on it's face else the spirit of service could not lend support. Rotarians invite problems for solution, especially if these problems are for the upbuilding of Pine Bluff or are generally helpful to a deserving element,
 Rotarians meet on Tuesdays for midday luncheon at Hotel Pines, de- vote an hour to general discussion and committees are appointed to do their work. When the work is done these committees are discharged and thank ed, and so the weeks pass. Each one marking the accomplishment of some splendid purpose There are no se- crets in Rotary, but they have grabbed the great secret of human good, that is the spirit of service without selfish
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

dtionary Force.
 Germans bombarded Yarmouth from the sea.
 January 15, 19tS-Danie Willard resigned as head of U. $. war indus tries board.
 January 20, 1918--In naval action sank Turkish cruiser Breslau and at entrance to Dardanelles the British fofced the Goeben ashore.
 January Fl, 191S-British boarding ship Louvain sunk; PA lost.
 January "A, 1918-Germany and Austria replied to peace proposals of Wilson and Lloyd George, rejecting the concrete suggestions.
 January 26, 19lS-Twelve killed by explosion in Newport naval torpedo station.
 Odessa captured by the Bolshevikl. January 27-Russian government broke relations with Roumania.
 Italians began offensive between
 
 Roumanians took Kishinev.
 January 2s, 191s-German air raid CTS killed AT in London.
 Ukrainians defeated Bolshcvik troops in three day battle and took Lutsk.
 Italians broke through Austrian line, taking 1,500 prisoners. 4s4
 January 30, 191s-German air raid on Paris; 49 killed.
 January 31, 191S-Balshviki took Orenburg.
 February 3, 191S-Allied supreme war council declared war must be car ried on to victory.
 February 4, 191S-U. s. govern ment took over control of oil.
 February 5, 191S-Franz von Rinte- len and six others cosvicted of con- spiracy in New York. February 6. 191S-zUnited States transport Tuscania sunk by torpedC off Irish coast; 204 Americans lost. February 9, 1918-Peace treaty be- tween Ukraine and the central pow CTS signed. February 10, 191S-Russia declared wal,Iat an end so far as she was con- cerned and ordered complete demobl' lation; but refused to sign peace treaty. March 26, 1918-British destroyed entire Turk army near Hit, Mesopo- tamia. March 27, 191S-Germans took Al. bert and British recaptured Morlan' court and Chipilly. March 2S. 1918-French retook i; towns and Germans advanced toward Amiens but were stopped with heavy losses. March go, 191S-Gen- Foch put in command of allied armies in France
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

!, Glenn L. Atkinson, member of a well known Pine Bluff family, heard Uncle Sam the first time he called, and he enlisted in the Marine Corps, which has always been famous and which became more famous in the great struggle. Glenn was assigned to thesf47th Company and is stationed at Philadelphia. ss