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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02

England other naval ships will meet us
 to guard us.
 Besides the soldiers there are about 5o
 plain citizens, like Daddy, and an Eng 1 fish officer and his wife with a little
 baby and girl about Kitty's age. and & { boy about your age The boy helps wait
 on his mothers table and helps the fa-
 ther take care of the little children, as the mother has been very sick
 We are all sleeping four In room not as large as your dressing room at Brace wood
 One old English gentleman, preacher, going home to sec his family, died last night. This morning they rolled his body up in canvass, put some weights in 1t, opened big iron door in the side of the ship and dropped the body into the sea service from a book fisrt, said prayer and then dropped the body into the sea- He had no friends on the ship. Poor old man-I felt so sorry for hrn--being buried in the sea.
 Last night one of our ships ran into a Iceland where they had caught many fish, and had them packed in ice. The big ship full of soldiers cut two of them down. She stopped and put little boats out and picked up many of the survivors. We just missed one of them. All of our ships were sailing without lights and the fishermen could not see the big ships until they were right ou them and cut them down and sank them The poor men had to jump overheard into the sea. It was dark, but the Flashlights found them and little boats went out for them. hope none were drowned.
 On Board, Thursday October 8 1918.
 I am writing to you and mother and Jane and Kitty the stories of the sea, so that you will know of Daddys trip.
 Today we learned that the ship that ran down the boats of the fishing fleet the night of October 1, saved all the sailors and have them on board.
 Just before lunch today our ships orerboard''
 Everyone ran on deck. A poor sailor boy working in one of the lifeboats hang ing over the side fell backwards into, the sea when the ship rolled and pitched. Life buoys were thrown to him but he were running very high. He swan gal lantly and was seen on the top of wave after wave. The ship slowed down and lifeboat was gotten ready Two young sailors got into it as it was hanging from the davits, others crowded around to vol unteer to help man the Hfeboat, but the waves were so high and the sea so bois- trous that the captain feared all the men who went in the lifeboat would be drowned; and he was afraid to turn the ship around as a. heavy squall or storm seemed to be coming up. He feared he might endanger the lives of all on board by turning around and going back. So the captain and the naval officer decided to go ahead and leave the poor young sailor to his fate. Everyone felt so sorry to leave the young sailor boy swimming alone in the great ocean--left to swim until lie became exhausted and sank. But such is the fate of sailors Of the sea.
 Tie weather is getting very cold and many of the soldiers are sick with in- fluenza. But all of our party Of news pa per men are well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02
HYPER CRITICAL

"A newspaper man has given puffers by a couple Of passes for a theatre. What about it?o
 Nothing in particular, but he's going to be hard man to please when ths curtain goes upp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02
| NED BRACE TELLS OF EXCITING LIFE ON BIG 'H TROOP SHIP DURING RAGING STORM AT SEA

A 7ED BRACE in personal letters t I I'M Mrs Barrett and the childre 9 N about his trip across the Atianti tells of life aboard a troop ship as fol, lows:
 At Sea. Saturday, September 2s, lss.
 You would indeed laugh to observ, E'Dad'' r6ughing it, no joke. A troor ship-a dirty old tub with a half crew ot stewards. The gangway-or hall, along which we journey to our stateroom al. ways with full inch of slushing water Good indeed that bought the big rubbe, soled shoes. The slipper and the or. Enary shoe would be useless. The four Of us dress in turn. Ray of the St. Louis ] Globe Democrat; Patterson of the West ern Newspaper Union; Mckay of the l Salt Lake Tribune, and l bunk together { a pleasant, peaceful party~all too proud to kick-but all jumbled together like a litter of kittens under an old barn in q swamp.
 ! Fortunately sent my steamer trunk below. The trunks of two Of my compan. ions loated about in the slush of the gangway yesterday.
 
 Every man, woman and soldier aboard carries 9 vanity case' in the form Of q life lreserver with him every moment ships orders. It is your constant com panion. The soldier boys keep theirs strapped on. We lug ours about on our arms or hanging over our shoulders. They are dirty old bags but are nursed like babies.
 Yesterday q strange ship was seen com ing toward our convoy. The destroyers and cruiser were after her like grey hounds and chased her off the course.
 The troop ships sail like the old pie ture of the Spanish armada Ours, the largest and fastest, changes position sey- eral times daily-usually an outside po- sition.
 We dug up an old set of domfr*es in the smoking room and Colonel Jones of the Mnnea polls Tribune, Lansing Ray of the St. Louis Globe Democrat, and while away bit of time with them. None of us are in the Will Mcqueen, John Kaul, Bill Kettig and Frank NeI- son class, but manage to pike along at q Colonel John Tillman gait. Unlike the Birmingham game there is no exclama- tory profanity. Indeed among passen- gers, crew and soldiers there Is a digni- fled serious sort of bearing. The talk is like unto that heard outside the Tenn pie on Sunday after Dr. Edmonds has delivered particularly good sermon Every one is in good humor. but appar- ently thoughtful Each seems of q nis, sion and looking forward to. it's fulfill ment. The soldier boys kick . bit about their food and quarters, but add: "Oh, it's better than a German prison camp would be-
 The "Y' lieutenant tells me among the privates is boy with 2 s5oo0 letter of credit euartered near the negro labor company. Tle was at first inclined to want better quarters, but a Milwaukee brewers son cheered him up with the remark Keep near the negroes, boy, and grab one if we get torpedo. They are so greasy they can't sink.- Such for good cheer!
 Quite a seasick lot, the negroes have been and their prayers have been fervent and of the type heard at their Walking Egypt ceremonies. The "Y'' men write for them, encourage them and indeed are doing q great work
 The chief ''Y'' man aboard tells me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02

BEGINNING THE DAY-Help me, Q God, to try one more time. Give me added strength for one more great effort. Teach me that the gold may be within the spade thrust. that the crust may even now be trembling to break. that the ad- versary may already be turning to flee. For Christss sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02

How many ages hence, Shall this our lofty scene be acted over, Tn states unborn and accents yet un- knownf
 Julius Caesar.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-02

peace of the world.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
NE1GHBOR POLITICS.

Politics in Tennessee has caused anxiety among the Democratic ranks this year. This is especially true of Western Tennessee where the Repub- licans appear to be spending some ones money for the election of G. O. P. Senator from "Old Ironsides."
 It is asserted that much slush mon- ey has been turned loose in this sec tion and in Kentucky Much Republi- can propaganda has been circulated and fears for the outcome have been expressed.
 The peoples of Kentucky and Ten nessee however, are to be trusted to do the right thing and on next Tues day they will vindicate President Will sons administration by polling the largest Democrat vote in the history of the two states.
 John K. Shields, senator from Tennessee has made good record and lis for all that this country is for. His record in the senate is unblemished. It would be calamity for the people of "Old Ironsides" to renounce him.
 Ollie James, death, the Democratic nominee for senator from Kentucky was unfortunate. However, Richard Stanley will prove an acceptable suc- cessor. It will not do for the Republi- cans of Western Kentucky to elect their nominee.
 The Democrats of Western Ken- lucky do not intend "to swap horses" especially in mid-stream. President Wilson needs the solid support of the Democratic south-he will receive it on next Tuesday, November at the polls.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
---W. s. S.- "THE WORLD DOES MOVE,"

A few years ago the Republicans were urging that a Republican presi- dent be reelected and Republican congress and senate be returned for the success of the Spanish war.
 Today these same Republicans de- sire to "swap horses" and now urge that the Democrats be busted iron. congress and the senate, that this worlds greatest conflict be pushed to a successful conclusion.
 Theodore Roosevelt few years ago but not so many but that a school child can remember, urged the defeat of all old line Republicans, is now urging that all Republicans be elect ed to the legislative halls, that this war be fought to a finish. The "bell cow" of the Bull Moose' has at last become reconciled and admits that the "old guard" is the saviour of the country. "The World does move," and evidently Teddy and the Republican party is moving along with it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
INS U R A N c F Plus
 s E R VICE Since 1876. R. IF. M. Mills & Sons

sold for $22, 2,5Oo,OOO. This is possibly the highest record for this city but will in all probability be topped this year by several million dollars. A total of -1,3O0,OO0 was paid out for freight coming into the city and a total of $8OO,000 was paid for freight leaving for other sections. This is an encouraging statement and a great improvement but freight out bound should equal if not surpass that inbound.
 The trade territory around Pine Bluff were liberal traders last year and the fact that in many cases the short haul did not equal the long haul accounts for the wide difference in figures. It is probable that more freight was shipped out of Pine Bluff than was received by the long hauls from the East, which totals such q large amount.
 The post office receipts from July 1, 1917 to June 90, 1918 reached $65,- OOO,00O while for the next succeeding twelve months the figures mounted to $95, ,379.87, or an added increase of over thirty thousand dollars.
 The old adage that figures do not lie'' if taken as criterion would clearly demonstrate that Pine Bluff is the secondacity in Arkansas and the first city in the state from percent age of population, from a commercial and business standpoint.
 The local Chamber of Commerce has been active in advancing the cause of Pine Bluff to the outside world and with an early ceasing of hostili- ties and quick survival of the react ion after the war Pine Bluff promises even larger and better things for the city, it's residents and future resi- dents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
AFBR|EF HISTORY 0fITHE TURKS
 PRECIPITATION IN THE WORLDS WAR

Turkey which now has been granted mistice, entered the in November 1914, when she severed diplomatic, relations with Great Bri tain, France and Russia. She is the second of the Central powers to ask the allies for armistice, Bulgria having been given an a1mstice which led to unconditional surrender barely four weeks ago.
 Military operations began against Turkey November } and Great Britain annexed the Island of Cypress Turkey entered the only few days after the German warships Breslau and Goe ben had sought shelter in the Dardanellcs, which was at once blockaded by the allied fleet. In April, 1915, allied troops were landed on the Gal- lipoli Peninsula but the campaign failed and the allied troops were withdrawn in December of the same year.
 The British began campaign along the 1igris and Euphlates rivers in November 1914.
 They advanced to within less than 100 miles of Bagdad, but defeated, retreatcd to kut lIl Amara where they were later forced to surre1l- der. Early in 1917, the British renewed the off, fensive in Mesopotamia and continued it success fully since until now they are within few miles of Mosu
 Turkey sent armies against the British in Egypt and against the Russians in the Causas'ls. Both campaigns had a measure of success at first, but the allies drove the Turks back beyond the Turkish frontiers. In Palestine the allied drive under General Allenby resulted few days ago in the capture of the important base of Aleppo. The Russian campaign in the Caucasus ren- dered fruitless by the rise of the Bolshevki to power.
 For several weeks after the United States de- cared war Germany, Turkey took no action, but an April 21, 1917, she severed diplomatic re- lations However there has never been 8 'declar ation of war either by the United States or Turkey.
 Turkeys war activities under the leadership marked by the severity with which the Turks have treated the subject nationalities in their power.
 The Turkish army has many German officers and the Turkish navy is controlled hy Germans
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
Germans Left
 Notifications on Wide Sector
Entire Shore of North Sea Continuous Line of Aban-
 doned Redoubts.

Belgian Army Headquarters + Flanders. Oct. 31.-tBy Associated Press)-When the Germ2ns with drew from the shore of Belgium they left behind series of fortifica tions all the way from Zeebrngge tt Nierport.
 The entire shore is one continu ous line of redoubts, reinforced con crete dugouts, trenches and barbec every fifty yards.
 The Germans carried most of the guns but they had to leave large number behind.
 The German abandonment of the Belgian North Sea shore was thorough ana deliberate in the vicinity of Os- tend, where they left behind little of their material. The haste of thei1 movement increased however from Flankenberghe northward.
 Zcebrugge is a city of 'barbed wire concrete, stell and ruins. From the breakwater to points about mile inland there are five lines each of flcm four to five rows of barbed wire There also are dugouts and hi0ckhOuses, craftily camOuflaged. over the breakwater, pointing across breaches are gone
 At the center of the entrance to tle locks lie two British ships sunk by the British in the gallant action of last June. The job was thoroughly done. the entrance being completely ,5locked except for about ten yards on either side where the Germans had sunk two small slooks. The un- repaired breakwater remains as proof of the further success of the British foray into Zeebrugge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
COMMERCIAL PROGRESS IN THE
 CITY OF PINE BLUFF.

According to records gathered by the Pine Bluff Chamber of Con- merce especially for The Daily Graphic, this city has made rapid strideasin the commercial world dur ing the past twelve months. The fig ureG- are taken from actual records and are not in any case overestimated In a concise form the statement can not but impress upon ones mind the commercial activity of Pine Bluff which has oven. trebled during the past two years.
 The total amount of buisness tram sacted by the wholesale grocers reach es the figure of $5,400,000, while grains, mixed feed and flour sales to- tai four and: half million dollars. 'As The meat concerns, or the concerns handling packing house products en- joyed,h $36OO0, 900 ;business.
 Pine Bluffs record for lumber pro- ductydoes not possibly tally as strong as in previous years on account of the curtailment of building activities but bufiness in lumber products amounted to s, ,725 ,000.
 Cotton seed and oil products in the amount of $3,93O,00O for one year is . ligh, average as compared to pre- viops years.
 At the bottom of the list comes the prSduce man. This is accounted for through several reasons. The chief reason being sthe war. Families have econ0mized and the war gardens last summer cut the total amount of busi- ness for produce men to $500, ,OO0. In the industrial line the local foun- dryand machine shops, enjoyed a ,busi- ness ,totaling $400, ,OO0, which is sub- stantial increase over previous sea- sons. ' x
 It will be seen that there is room, in Pine Bluff for. more industries This section has long been an agricul- tural center but with changing condi- tfons there is promising field for the industrial plants. With farmers demanding tractors, large blows and other agricultural implements includ- ing dairy machinery, several plants for the manufacture of these articles would find a sterile field for opera. tions in this section. Aside from To, cal trade territory such plants would find promising territory for ths four surrounding states.
 The amount of bushes transacted hy ths retail stores in Pine Bluff, reerhed the startling amount of $4, o0p0O. The campaigns for trad,
 mess evidently produced results E; E !| s asvsu or eight million,
 m xijsf t4s lccSl retai
 M lS 611xs Cf;otton receipt,
 Fl \ l joo beles whicl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
AMERICANS LAND SAFELY AT 5000
 FEET IN CLOUDS


 Amsterdam. Oct. 31.-1ieut Frank Nelms of Philadelphia. and Lieut. John Frederick Gibbs of New York who were enterned at The Hague after making forced landing near Sclloondyke, in Dutch Flanders, on Sunday afternoon. were flying in an American naval bombing biplane of tho latest type.
 Tie American had started from Calias and were dropping bombs on the German lines in Flanders when tbeir machine was struck by burst ine shrapnel at height Of 5000 feet. Pieces of shell hit the propeller and also made holes in the benzine tank
 The biplane landed safely and neither occupant was hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
CAUTIOUS SAMUEL.

Analysis of the Austrian agreement to an immediate suspension of hostili ties apparently reveals desire to ar rive at peace through broad sacrifice.
 President Wilson and Washington officials however, see the possibility that it might still conceal cloaked condition that should preclude dealing with the dual monarchy. This is inten- sified by the apparent rage of the German government that Andrassy made the overtures. This in all prob ability is pure camoufaage.
 Persistent stories of bread riots and military uprisings constantly creep
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
HOPE TO DRIVE WEDGE BETWEEN
 ALLIED NATIONS

London. Oct. 31.-The one and greatest hope of the old guard in Ger many, judging from the german pa pers, appears to be to drive a wedge between President Wilson and the al lies and to make the President play the part of mediator, instead of belli- gerent.
 The Frankfort Zeitung says:
 eff the allies insist upon such dis armament terms as to make further german resistance impossible, not on- iy german but he (President Wilson, himself would disappear from among the factors which are decisive for the conclusion of peace.
 ''His own position as world arbiter depends solely on whether germany's military power at least is worth so much that it cannot be forced to surrender without the help of Ameri- can forces.'
 The article concludes by clevely try ing to make it appear that the Presi- dents role is now linked with htat of germany, by saying that in such a position as outlined, "his role would be played out if he did not commence war against the allies"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01

through the eensorshfps and of royal withdrawals to strong castles.
 Above all figures like Ludendorff do not fall without reason, and with out inflcting mighty damage.
 It may be that autocracy is crumb- ling. It may not beat any rate keen, wary and cautious judgement is being used at Washington. Nothing is to be gained by concessions at this late stage of the game and no concessions will be given.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is local disease. greatly in- fuenced by constitutional conditions and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi- ciEe is taken internally ard acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrf. Medicine was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for yea.s. It is com- posed of some of the best tonics known. combined with some ox the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is what produces such wonderful results in, catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY 6 CO.,, Props. Toledo o.
 All Druggists, 75c
 Halls Family Pills "onstipatian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
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. also handle self-heating coal oil irons, and the brightest and most practical gasoline lamps and storm proof lanterns. 300 candle power and lights with an ordinary match.
 See me. A. M. LEVEY,
 3rd and Main St. Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
BULBS.

French bulbs, Roman hyacinths and paper white narcisus are on the way to us and we will now take orders for delivery as soonas they arrive. Davis Floral Co.,, 301 West Second avenue, phone 1894. 10-p74pt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
MANY KILLED AT BUDAPEST
 IN R1OT1Nn

Berne, Switzerland, Oct Q,
 Associated Press)-Numeronra' 'Ry sors were killed and wo,,ns per- street conflicts between daea dennaeat in ors and troops at Budapest "Sesat' on o day. according to desno.a, u', s'ln' celved here tonight from be''1 ,ho ', fe' Garian capital. e h'ln-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01

The Newspaper Enterprise Associa- tion News features are carried ex- clusively by this paper in Pine Bluff. All features including pictures, car toons, maps and special war features are N. E. A. Service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01

A source of wonder to newspaper readers is where the german generals get the names of all the lines that the germas armies are always reported breaking through. The latest war maps are void of any such battle lines
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
PAYS \ HEAVY FIVE
 FOR FOOD YTOI tTrov

Leavenworth, Kan, Oct s '
 penalty of $S0.12L37, the ,srs,A a,uA levied hy the Kansas food admintN d5sN tration. was assessed against ',''S' ,ha , c. Lys1e Milling company ot l"t 4h. ,.
 city, one of the largest flonr ,n,,,;l tl.ls companies in the state. The .,,lls chn, was "profiteering" by filine s'atse a,ss the food administration false reno,.a ",.' on profits. The company made e'..s .s initial payment of $1O,000 of tho f;.a a' which went as an "evidence of ao", ,,,,e faith" to the Red Cross. Tho InJu hs, ance. $S0.121,37. represents the tota, ot excess profits escaped by the mil,ina u'", ccr,pany as disclosed by governmeni experts. '"'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
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Pine Bluff school children are won iering if further spread of the flu" is not in prospect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here h.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01

Before retiring at night, and before breakfast, take tablespoon of Brnn- sons Tonic; it will greatly benefit yon in staving off Spanish influenza. ,rly bottle--For sale by all drug gists. 10-20-6t*
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-11-01
DIVISION TRAINED AT
 CAMP SHERMAN, OHIO

Columbus. Ohio, Oct. 31.-The three hundred and thirty second regiment, mentioned as being in action on the Austro-T Italian front is part of the S3rd division, trained at Camp Sher- man, Ohio.