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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
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 0f ]. IT. BLAST; 60 BEAD; 50 HURT
Failure of Water and Lights Gives Appearance of
 Destruction Plot

Syracuse, N. Y., July 3.--A double investigation was under way tonight to determine the cause of the fire and explosion which killed at least 60 workman, injured more than three score, some probably fatally, and de- stroyed the T. N. T. plant Of the Sem et-Solyay company at Split Rock, near here, last night.
 District Attorney Walrath said several "peculiar circumstances," in cluding the breakdown of the water and lighting systems. would be thor oly investigated. The company was manufacturing T. N. T. for the United States. Ten buildings were destroyed and others damaged. The property loss is said to be more than $1,o00.- 900.
 Full extent of the disaster did not become known until long after day. light.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
AMERICA BREAKS WORLDS RECORD
 IN SHIPbUllDING
1922 New Ships Added to Nations Merchant Ma-
 rine in One Year.

Washington, July 3.-On the eve of the greatest ship launching day in history the bureau of navigation of the department of commerce announc- ed today that the fiscal year just closed exceeded all previous years in new ships built in this country, giv- ing the United States merchant ma rine of 10,O40,659 gross tons and numbering nearly 30,000 vessels.
 In 12 months ending June 30 there were 1922 new ships of 1,430,7 ,793 gross tons, numbered by the bureau, more than double the output of Ger man yards in peace times. Great Britain's production in the same per iod has not been made public, but in the year ending May 31 it amounted to 1,406,838 gross tons, Or about 70 per cent of the normal annual output
 In addition to the merchant ships permanently under the Stars and Stripes. the seagoing fleet of cargo carriers controlled by the United States includes 100000 tons of requi- sitioned Dutch ships and 404,700 tons operated by the army and navy as transport and hospital ships, supply transports and other auxiliary craft besides yachts and similar vessels un' der 500 tons employed in consider able number in military and naval service.
 Half the fiscal years output of ships was completed in the last four months. Losses sustained by the merchant marine in the last three months were 82,049 tons of seagoing vessels, including ten of 14,707 gross tons sunk by submarines of the Allan. tic coast in May and June.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
CzECHO.SL0VAkS
 MAY OVERTHROW
 60LShEVIk RULE
Capture of Vladivostok is Confirmed in Messages
 to Washington
U. 6. AND ALLIES
 MAY AID MOVEMENT
American Officials See Opportunity for New Revolution to Throw Off Yoke of Leninp, TrOtz-
 ky and Berlin.

Washington, July 3.-Unexpected developments of strength by the Czecho-Slovak bands, which are mak- ing their way across the Siberian plains from European Russia, has ar rested the attention of officials here and formed the basis of earnest con ferences among the diplomatic repre- sentatives of the entente powers
 Official reports received today con- firmed an amplified press dispatch that the Czecho- -Slovaks had taken over direction of the Pacific ports of Vladivostok after overcoming armed opposition by the Bolshevik;.
 The significance of this event as seen by officials lies in the fact tha: there is now a real nucleus in ST. beria for the gathering Of the various elements which have Tevolted against BOlsheviki control and surrendered to German influences.
 Whether the Czecho-Slovak can ta ke full advantage of the position of the Pacific port would seem to depend on their ability to find common aspir- ations and gather their strength un- der one leader. It also is regarded as essential that they effect june tion ill purpose if not physically with other clements in revolt in Siberia and European Russia
 Once this has been accomplished it is believed the entente powers snJ America may be induced to consider the question as to whether there has been established a stable and repre- sentative government in Siberia, and Russia as well, which they may recog- niZe and aid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
DREYFUS HERE FOR FOURTH.

D. Stanley Dreyfus, assistant field |ector and manager at the Red Cross De hospital at Camp Pike, arrived Fly this morning to spend the Fourth fh relatives and friends. H7 was fompanied by Sgt. I. Perlinsky and )vate Leon Loeb, Mississippi boys at mp Pike. "A train of cars couldn't
 Il me back to Pine Bluff until the
 r is over," MT. Dreyfus declared. Il |uldn't give up this work for any |hg."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
VII, SON SIGNS P. o.
 APPROPRIATION BILL

Washington, July 3.-President VII son today signed the annual postoffice appropriation bill carrying 0,000.,, O00. The bill as originally passed was vetoed because of a provision TOT purchasing pneumatic mail tube sys' tems in six cities.
 Postal savings bank depositors ,henceforth will receive interest on de- yDosits up to $2.500, the postoffice de- partment today having informed post masters the limit had oeean inc:eas- ed from $1 ,000. The increase was au- thorized in the postoffice appropria' tion bill, approved by President WIT son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
AMERICANS HOLD GAINS AND SMASH
 GERMAN ATTACKS
Efforts to Retake Vaux Cost Teutons Terrible
 Losses
ITALIANS TAKE
 1000 AUSTRIANS Gain Ground in Surprise Offensive Across the Lower Piaye-- French in Local Success Car-
 ture 457 Huns,
Associated Press Summary.)

American troops standinc. at Vaux, northwest of Chateau Thierry have completely smashed repeated and de- termined counter attacks by the Ger mans who sought to Oust the Ameri- cans from their new positions. That reverse the decision in the battle is an indication that the occupation of VauX is viewed as important by the enemy commanders.
 Over the line held by General Per- shing's men there has heen bursting a storm of steel from the German can- non. High explosives and gas shells being intermingled in the projectiles hurled by the foes cannon The Americans. however, have not yet yielded 9 foot of ground and when the enemy has attacked he has been per mitted to approach close to the Amer ican lines before a storm of bullets has cut thru his ranks and broke his attack.
 Dead Germans Litter Ground.
 As result of these attacks the Germans have lost heavily the ground being covered with their dead and wounded They have ill addition lost many prisoners. The battle is still being fiercely waged.
 French units are said to be engaged in the region of the Vaux but it is probable they are not very numerous. The battle at Vaux has seemingly ab- sorbed the most of the activity on tho western side of the salien running norh from the Marne, but up towards the Disc river at Moulin Sous-Tout Vent, little village east of the Deli que forest the French have struck tha German lines over a front of nearly two miles, and have penetrated to a depth of approximately half mile. Prisoners to the number of 457 have been reported captured.
 The British were unable to retain the position they seized Monday near Rouizincourt, north of Albert. After terrific bombardment the Germans succeeded in recapturing the ground. On the north side of the Picardy sec. tor at Boyelles in the I4ys sector at Norris, the British have taken pris- oners in raiding operations.
 Italians' Capture 1000 Prisoners.
 The Italians have again shifted their aJtacK ana CulS tln1e lucy nave CHOScIL the Piave front for demonstration of thenr strength After a bombardment which reached drumfire intensity the Italians crossed the Piave northeast of Capo Sile In spite of the flooded areas before them they made some progress which is admitted by Vi enna, and captured 1000 prisoners as we'll as taking valuable war materials.
 Austrian counter attacks in the Grappa region east of Brenta have been repulsed.
 Americans Destroy Seven Planes.
 American air fighters at Vaux arc credited officially with destroying sew en German machines.
 In the fighting Tuesday the British destroyed 13 enemy airplanes and fore ed nine more to descend out of con- trol,
 The Ukraine government which was set I'D by the German military au- thorities there Is tottering to its fall, it is reported. The alleged attitude of the government toward the peasants is said to be the cause of impending crisis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
TREASURY LOAN
 IS OVERSUBSCRIBED

Washington, July 3.-Offering of a second lot of $750,000.0o0 treasury certificates of indebtedness at 1-2 per cent was announced tonight by the treasury department in preparation for thet Fourth Liberty loan which will be floated in October. At the same time 1t was announced the first lot of $75O, ,00O, ,000 subscription books on which closed yesterday was oversub- scribed $S8, ,553, 800.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Americans Make Big Haul.

With the American Army m France, July 3.-The enemy artillery this afternoon increased the intensity of it's fire in the Vaux region. The crash of exploding sbells swelled to roar while the ground and air rock ed with the concussions of shells, but the American guns answered the Ger man challenge shot for shot. Among the captured material thus far count ed are six heavy machine guns, six trench mortars, 18 light machine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
BEER PRODUCTION
 CUT 30 PER CENT

Washington, July 3.-Brewing of beer and the manufacture Of near beer will be curtailed 50 per cent thru fuel restrictions in the year tbegiEaang July 1, according to a joint announce ment by Fuel Administrator Garfield and Chairman Baruch of the war in dustries board, after the weekly meet ing of the presidents war cabinet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Grand Duke Michael Escapcs,

Moscow, Sunday, June l6.-Grand Duke Michael, brother cf the former Russian emperor, escaped from Perm whither he had been exiled two months, according to statement made at session of tle Petrosra3 soviet by M. Zenovieff, president Of the council of commissioners If the Petrograd commune today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Huns Aid BOlSheyiki.

Amsterdam, July 3.-Adrnission that Austro- Hungarian and German war prisoners are fighting On the side or the Bolsheviki against the Czecho- Slovaks in Russia is made b" the Koelnische Zeitung. Tie prisoners, It says, were forced by hunger and pri- vation, to enter the military service of the BOlsheviki.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Germans Land in Finland.

stockholm, July 3.-Germany last on the Finnish coast, west of Helsing- fors, according to information re- ceived here from reliable sources.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
TAYLOR RESIGNS FROM CONVEN1ION;
 COLEMAN NAMED
Appointment to Army Caus- ses Young Attorney to
 Relinquish Seat.

Little Rock, July 3.-Dan;el Taylor today resigned his seat in the con- stitutional convention, as one of the three delegates from Jefferson coun- ty, and the governor has appointed w. F. Coleman. of Pine Bluff. to fill the vacancy. It is understood here that MT. Taylor's resignation was due to his acceptance of an appointment in the army. Mr. Coleman's commis- sion was sent him last night.
 Dan. Taylor, who resigned his seat in the constitutional convention yes- terday, was elected to that body with out opposition, as were the other two members from Jefferson--T. M. Hook CT and H. E. Trulock. MT. Taylor re- ceived notice on Tuesday of his ap- pointment as judge advocate in the United States army. with the rank of major, and was instructed to report at Washington this month.
 w. F. Coleman last night had not been formally housfied of his ap- pointment. MT. Coleman. senior mcm- Der of the legal firm of Coleman ann Can't, has been very active in war work here. He is regarded as one of the most learned attorneys in the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

Many large mercantile establish ments in the East are employing wom- en to fill positions as credit men,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Britain Builds 1s4,15s Tons.

London, July 3.-The British admir- atty announced tonight that in June 134,159 gross tons of merchant ship ping was completed in the United Kingdom yards and entered for serv- ice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
UNITED STATES TO LAUNCH IA SHIPS 10 CELEBRATE 4IH 100 Are Merchantmen and l4 Are Torpedo Boat De
 stroyers AMERICAS ALLIES
 TO OBSERVE DAY President of Representatives of 90 Nationalities to Make Pilgrim age to Tomb of George
 Washington

Washington. June 3.-America's In dependence Day will be observed to- morrow as never before. While the people ill the United ates are gath ering to celebrl-e the sig1'r. 142 years ago Of the declaration of tree- dom, exercises will be held in G1ea: Britain, France. italy and other lands to commemorate" the birth of Amer. fcan liberty, 70 the defense If which the nation already has sent million men overseas.
 In this country the '.ay will he the occasion of a renewal oi allegiance by the foreign-born, and President Will son will te the honor guest of a committee representing 90 nationali ties on pilgrima ge to the tomb of George Washington.
 The president will d liver all aa- dress which will be read einultane- ously at demonstrations thrunut inc country and which has heen canie q for reading and publication il. foreign lands.
 No small ra of the days celc5ra- tion will ba the launching "n lhe A lantic, Gulf ma Pacific ports of loo merchant ships ana II lo'p,i) } ,s,t desrlo.ers.
 The celebration Of he day alreacy has begun in France with great Cis' play of flags.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Eoliluy in France.

Paris, July 3.-Presid ,nt Po:ncai,e cabled President Wilson today that the French government, agreeing with the national representation in parlia- ment, wished Independence Day to become French holiday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

tContinued on na~e six.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
The Weat ther

Thursday and Friday. fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
xa~s Of the Town snr Village TEX
AslssIs fer RVss HsAsers

Hot weather coming, low shoes at
low prices at Hart S. adv.
Ladies white canvas pumps and
oxfords at reduced prices at Noyeck S,
ADV. 44tz
Specials at Noveck's tub silk shirt
waists $3.50 and $500 values at $500,
Adv 44t2
William II. Wills returned We'd
nesday evening from a business trip
to Springfield.
Nh. and Mrs. c. C. Cook OF Pitts
field we're guests Wednesday of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. c. Holton.
Miss Ruth Montgomery has return
ed 10 her home after spending some
time in Heidelberg, n. Y.
There will be no delivery from
Estes market Thursday afternoons.
Will be open to receive fish orders for
Friday. adv.
Don't forget the meeting at the Y,
w. c. at o'clock Saturday afternoon
a splendid address will be given All
are cordially invited
Just received at Noveck's new
Emerson Oxfords in cordo calf and
gun metal, also dark brown shoes,
$3.50 to $500. Adv. 44t2
Specials at Noveck's, ladies $780,
$500 and $3.50 shoes, orfords and
pumps at $19S, 2.49 and $2.9S Adv
44t2
The Queen Esther circle of the
Methodist Episcopal church will hold
a costume party at the home of Miss
Harriet Lee Of Branch street, Friday
evening.
One hundred and seventy-five thous
and dollars worth OF pearls are used
as screen props in making the latest
Mary Garden film success. THE Splen
did Sinner" showing at Harte Theatre
today Adv.
The hearings of the parties on
whom warrants were served during
the sensational raid Of the Benning-
ton clubs last Saturday night we're
not heard before the municipal court
this morning. When States Attor.
ney Frank c. Archibald arrived from
Manchester he stated to the court
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
GOLF FOR RED CROSS
Well-Known Players to Compete al
Manchester.

Manchester, July lion July 81
there will be opportunity to witness
very interesting exhibition goli
match at Ekwanok Country club at
Manchester, when Elaine Rosenthal
Alexa Sterling, Bobby Jones and
Perry Adair will play for the benefit
of the Manchester branch OF the
American Red Cross.
James L. Taylor, chairman of the
Ekwanok tournament committee, has
been very fortunate in securing these
golf celebrities for day at Ekwanok
and the golfers at Ekwanok are very
enthusiastic over the match. The
Ekwanok golf course is peculiarly
adapted TO favor the gallery which
may witness such match. as there
are many places from which the play
can be followed with but little walk
ms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
CUTTING DOWN COAL
HITS BREWERIES
About Enough to Uuse Up Materials
Now in Process of
Manufacture.

Brewers were notified from Wash
ington yesterday by Fuel Administra-
tor Garfield that they vii. not be able
to count on a supply of coal beyond
that needed to use up the materials
in process OF manufacture, including
malt already manufactured. This ac-
ton was taken, DR. Garfield said be-
cause OF "the present coal transpor-
tatlon and other shortages"
In making the announcement DR..
Garfield disclosed that the order is
sued July 3, curtailing fuel for the
production of beer. ear beer" and
other beverages in which cereals are
used, was the result of deliberations
OF committee appointed by Presi-
dent Wilson to consider the reduc-
ton of activities in non-war indus
tries to save the consumption of raw
materials, food, labor and Transports
ton.
This committee which is composed
of Bernard NJ. Baruch, chairman of
the war industries board, Food AID.
ministrator Hoover Fuel Adminlstra.
tor Garfield and Vance Mccormick,
chairman of the war trade board, has
appointed special committee to
study each industry with relation to
possible curtailment This commit
tee will report its conclusions to the
various government agencies affected
which will take the necessary steps to
carry out the recommendations
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
ESTATE OF JARED HOWARD


District of Bennington IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Bennington.
TO all persons interested in the es-
tate of Jared Howard late of Bennng-
ton III said District deceased.
GREETING
At a Probate Court. holden at BEN
nington within and for said District
OH the 9th day of July. 1918. an instru
mcnt purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Jared Howard late
of Bennington in said District, deceas-
ed. was presented to the Court afore-
said. for Probate.
And 1t is ordered by said Court that
the End day of August 1918 at the
Probate Office in said Bennington, be as
signed for proving said instrument;
aud that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the
Bennington Evening Banner newspap-
er circulating in that vicinity, i'm said
District. previous to the time appoint
ed.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby noti-
fled to appear before said Court. Mt the
time and place aforesaid. and contest
the probate of said Will, If you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Bennington
in said District, this 9th day of July
1918.
Amy Fl. Harbour
Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
Soldiers Couch is Cured.

Private Harold Hamcl, Goth Regi
ment, TT. Adams, II. T., writes q
was troubled with bad cough for
three months. tried sample OF
Foley's Honey and Tar and felt great
ly relieved. ! have since used two
soc bottles and recommend Foley's
Honey and Tar and will always keel
it on hand" Foley's Honey and Tai
covers inflamed, irritated surfaces
with a soothing, healing coating and
relieves coughs, colds, Group ant
bronchial affections. Sold Every
where
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
Keep the Blood Stream Pure

Rheumatic pains, blackache, swol
len joints and sore muscles often are
the results of impurities in the blood
gathering in the region affected, re
suit OF failure of the kidneys to elimi
nate waste products from the blood
stream. Foley Kidney Pills heal
strengthen and invigorate weak, di
seased kidneys and bladder. w. II
Hill, Justice of the Peace, Detroit
Tex, writes: Il used Foley Kidney
Pills and say unhesitatingly that OF
all have used they are the best
and have done the work where the
rest failed" Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
SENTENCE OF YOUNG
ROBBER is II YEARS
Fred Grey Who Shot Up Village Of
LyndonviIle, Plead Guilty to Assault
with Dangerous Weapon.

ST. Johnsbury, July 10 Fred Grey
The youthful bad man who terrorized
The town OF Lyndonville and robbed
die home of Sherman Calderwood in
ST. Johnsbury, was brought into Coun-
ty court this morning to answer to
charges. He pleaded guilty TO a
charge of assault with dangerous
weapon.
He refused TO give his record or
say anything about himself and in an
'swer 20 questions by the Judge he
stated he had nothing TO say.
Judge Slack in sentencing him said
that he was very lucky not TO be
charged with a more serious offense.
He was sentenced to the state prison
at Windsor for from II to 20 years at
hard labor and fined 500 and costs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11

that the attorney general had made
the request that the cases be con-
tinued. one week
Special sale Saturday and Monday
of all spring and ready to wear hats
at the Library millinery parlors.
Maxwell touring car for hire Will
take parties week days and Sunday.
Mrs. e. l.. Hunter Tel 272-M. Adv.
47t3
Prayer meeting this evening in the
Methodist church this evening, Mrs.
Ralph +. Parker pianist. The sub
ject will be righteousness"
You will see an elaborate produc.
ton of Kate Jordens famous story
The Splendid Sinner" with beautiful
Mary Garden at the Harte Theatre
today Adv.
Patrons of the Harte Theatre viii
be pleased to know that they can see
Billie Burke in THE Mysterious Miss
Terry" at the Harte Theatre tomor.
row afternoon and evening. Regular
admission Film Spoilers a Fox
comedy viii also be shown. ADV
Edith Cayells brutal execution by
the Germans at the beginning of the
war shocked and angered the whole
world See 1t depicted in The Spleen
did Sinner" featuring the incompar-
able Mary Garden and Keystone
comedy at Harte Theatre today. Adv.
Mrs. Olive Puffer and Mrs. c. b.
March gave 500 party at n. f. o. p.
hall Wednesday evening that was at.
tended by ~ tables Of players. The
first prize was won by Mrs S. B.
Hawks, the second prize by Mrs f. u.
Eiuling and the consolation award
went to Mrs. Amyel Baker Refresh
ments were served.
Sunday evening next is to be
brotherhood night at the Methodist
church and as there is a matter OF
interest pertaining to the program fol
Tuesday evening the 23rd, full at
tendance is desired in the lower room
at 745 and then to attend in body the
o'clock service which is to be q
union service, with sermon by Rev. c
Hill Crathern.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
RUssiA's NEEcs
Trotzky Emphasizes Necessity fol
Powerful Army.

Paris, July 11.--Leon Trotzky, &C.
cording to despatch from Basel,
told the opening session OF the Gen
eral Congress OF Soviets that Russia
Is on the eve OF general military serv.
ice conscription Trotzky also EN-.
phasized the necessity Of Russia's hav
ing powerful army
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
INFANTlLE PARALYSIS
Bethel Child Said to Have Mild Case
OF Disease.

Bethel. July S.-The illness of Ger
aid, fve-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Whitaker of this town, who
live in the outskirts, has been dag
nosed by DR.. Noyes of Burlington as
infantile paralysis. The case is a
mild one which has affected both
arms Vernon. a younger boy in the
family, had been Ill but has recovered
and then physicians believe he suffer
ed mild attack of the same disease
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-11
RUTLAND co. ELECTION
Annual Meeting of Railway, Light
and Power Company.

Rutland, July 1O.-The annual meet
ing OF the Rutland. W., Railway
Light and Power Company was held
here yesterday. The directors elect
ed we're G, Tracy Rogers, Bingham
ton, n. Y, w. S. Barstow, New York
city, +. S Nicholson, and II. l.. Han
sen of Rutland, VT. b. Earle Apple
ton. New York city, Herbert Nash
ir.. Boston and William Buchsbaum
of New York city.