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HOBSON OUTLAWS
ALCOHOL
AMERICA MUST go DRY DIR
DEGENEItATE AND SUFFER-
DEFEAT, ~ RINGING NOrE
OF PROHIBITION SPEECH.

The largest audience ever
assembled at one time in Carlsbad
packed the Crawford theatre last
night to listen TO Captain Richmond
Pearson Hobson deliver his famous
lecture on the World War and the
Great Destroyer" Every seat In
the building and extra seats al0nE
the side aisles we're filled, and pe)-
pie stood In the rear OF the hall.
while many were turned away uu-
able To secure even standing room.
Chairs had been placed on the
stage and these were also filled with
Interested listeners. The Boy Scouts
were lined up on the stages later
giving place to grown-ups, ana
themselves taking seats on the
floor. After the speaker has been
seated the Scouts gave some OF
their "yells" with fine effect.
Gerlach's orchestra rendered
pleasing music at intervals during
the evening and accompanied the
singing OF America" by the vest
audience. Space had been reserv-
ed in the center of the hall for the
members OF the local w &. T. Y. the
members being seated In a body.
AZ the speaker entered the or
chestra struck up the inspiring
strains OF Onward. Christian Soldi-
ers." which war the signal for thc
widest applause. Accompanying
Mr.. Hobson, were the city officials.
together with the County Coun-
Gil OF Defense, various ministers of
the city, and official members oi
! the local temperance organizations
The invocation was given by Dr
II W. Lowry Of the Presbyterian
| Continued ON Last paKe.)
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STANDARD OIL.
co. COMPLAINT
lN Ansociaied Press.

by Associated Press. "
Washington. April 3O.-The fed
eral trade commission has iSued a
complaint against the Standard oil
Company in Indiana. charging vio-
lation OF the trade commission act
prohibiting unfair business prac-
tices and OF the Clayton antitrust
act. The company is alleged TO be
discriminating In prices between diff
ferent purchasers of petroleum pro-
ducts and II is alleged the company
fixes different prices in different
sections. The company Is accused
OF stifllng competition In Michigan,
Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa. Iowa. Missouri. Kansas. North
Dakota. South Dakota and Ollaho'
ma by distributing It's products by
means OF tank wagon stations and
refusing To sell In carload lots
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The Malaga Auxiliary of the He'd
Cross In planning for a boz supper
and bazaar to be held At Malaga.
schoos ~Aosss nsnt -satusdays naEfst.
An appropriate rtusioal and ntarasy
program Will be given follUwea by
the sale OF the boxes. The ladies
in eharse pwiil 1'ps glad 20 see a
goodiyi number .drom this city Ia.
attendance.
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REPORT ON
Third LOAN

by Associated Press.
Washington, April 80. Intensive
canvassing was reflected iu the
Treasury Department report OF
the total subscrip-
ton TO the Third Liberty Loan.
The Department appealed TO all
committees 10 inaugurate an inten-
siVe finish
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GERMANS CONVICTED or FO-
NENTING INDIA REVELATION.

San Francisco. April 80. Franz
Boyph, former German general
consul here. and es Won Setback.
former vice-consul. were sentenced
10 two years in the penitentiary and
fined ten thousand dollars following
conviction OF fOmenting revolution
In India.
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An important meeting OF the
cemetery board is called for this
evening at 4 o'clock at the office OF
the president, DR.. Il. J. Boatman.
Members please attend without fur
ther notice.
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TRANSPORTS ARRIVE SAFELY.

by Associated Press.
washington, April %. Two A
meIlcan transports which were In
eolilsion at sea several days aRO.
returned safely TO Atlantic Ports.
the Navy department annuonced. No
lives were lost.
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AUSTRIA WOULD
like PEACE TALK

by Associated Press
stockholm, April 30.-A Catholic
international press agency says that
Emperor Charles Of Austria is max
ing a fresh peace offer. appealing
to Italy TO consider IL In her own
interests.
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British Advance Limos slightly.

British Advance Lines Slightly.
London, April 3O.--official state
ment says. Successful counter at.
tacks carried out by the French
yesterday drove the enemy from
the remainder OF ground gained
by him during the morning In the
neighborhood of Locre and the cap
ture Oh number OF prisoners "
reported. The whole village Is In
the hands of our allies. After q
heavy repulse inflicted on the enc
my yesterday, the night passed
quietly on the northern front. We
advanced our lines slightly during
the night east OF villers-Breton'
neaux."
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CHANGE ASKED FoR IN DRAFT
BILL.
By Associated Press.

Uy NhhUCIuItu FEtbH
Washington. April 80. Crowder
has requested that Congress elimin-
ate from the bill extending the
draft to youths now twenty-one and
the amendment pulling at the bot
tom OF the eligible list those who
would register under the measure.
and has asked that the bill basing
draf. quotas on the number of men
In class one be amended TO make
It's operation retroactive.
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ALLIED FORCES
ADVANCE LINES

by Associated Press.
British Headquarters In France,
April 80, via Ottawa.--The entente
allied line has been advanced be-
tween La Clythe and KENNEL The
French and British have also made
progress south OF that region.
Today's reports from Flanders
serye 10 emphasize the completeness
of the victory won by the Anglo
French yesterday, Notwithstanding
A tremendous assault Dy which the
Germans had hoped TO break into
the allied hill positions southwest OF
Ypres and begin cutting their way
on toward the channel ports. The
situation seems 10 have been such
that the entente high command
has decided once more To make a
stand after having forced the Ger
mans TO use up tens of thousands
OF men In fighting their way des-
perately forward aa far as they
have. The decision made. the stand
was taken and the Germans were
stopped. The enemy threw thirteen
divisions, which In about one nun
dred and seventy-five thousand men
into the attack ON a twelVe-mile
front, but they were held almost
In their tracks everywhere. Viberg
the last stronghold of the Finnish
rebels, has been captured by gov
ernment forces, presumably aided
by Germans. who occupied Selsing
fore several days ago.
Paris. April 30.--"Artillery battle
was waged with violence north
and south of Apre. In secor o.
Noyon and on ths south bank o
the Disc" says official statement
ION the right bank of the Meus'
and In upper Alsace German detach
ments were repulsed by our fire
Faris. April 3O.-- Bombardmen
OF city has been resumed.
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Judge 3. l. Roberts returned to-
day from Long Beach. California.
leaving Mrs, Roberts In better
health than when she left here.
The evening current., 1918-04-30

Faris. April 80. Bombordmen
OF city has been resumed.
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{ Casualty List.

Casualty List.
Washington. April 80. Today's s
casualty list contained fifty-eiGht
nameB.
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the three pounds per person per month rule. during July, August, and September, and they must use as ba- sis the amount they bought from job bers and wholesalers during April, May and June, this year. Under no consideration must they sell sugar in violation of the three pounds per cap. ita rule.
 In the event that it is absolutely necessary in order to keep ones place of business running, the state food administrator will issue certificates to those entitled to the same before July 1, for the July allotment, but only for 25 per cent of the amount uch establishment may require next month.
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"Are the Boches in Bouresches?' he inquired hastily.
 "Yes, sir" was the reply.
 Their was lurid interlude and the staff officer was then understood to say:
 "Was it not the order that Ger mans were not to be allowed to re- main in Bouresches9"
 "Yes, sir"
 "Then why the hell have you left theme there?" was demanded.
 "Burying party not yet arrived sir" was the quiet answer.
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.

Civl service examinations for ste- nographers and typists will be held at the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall Tuesday morning. beginning at g o'clock Five persons will take the examination. 4
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The letters were written in French, M were very kindly translated by liss Victoria Harrell, who is excep- nately fluent in the French lan- nage.
 hany kind-hearted people in this s11try have "adopted" French and algian children who have lost their thers in the war. The "adoption"
 Accomplished thru the French and s2ian relief committees, who in- A Americans to contribute small m monthly for the maintenance of 9ese little victims of the Huns. Nrs. E. F. McGehee was in the city .terday. the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Aiiam Breathwit, en route to her sne at Lake Village.
 Hiss Virginia Crutcher has return 'home, after delightful visit with atives at Marianna.
 shiss Frances Woodbridge is enjoy.
 ! visit to friends and relatives in 8amburg and Portland. ;; trs. 8. C.. Alexander and baby, a!y. leave July 4 toespend the re- D under of the summer in, Colorado. :. .s.-*----
 a alrs. c: H. Triplett and children, M Frank Bridges and children, M Henry Speers and children,
 Mrs. Haynes Gregory and child
 will comprise a cogenial Pine snf colony who leave early in July < 4, stay of several months in Ashe. N Ss '. ]
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Our army and our navy are stand ing between you and the Hun. Show that you appreciate what that means by saving to the utmost of your abil- ity and buy war savings stamps that there may be more money. labor and materials to support this army and this navy
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AMERICAN TROOPS
 ARRIVE IN ITALY.
 sSAYS GtN. MARCH
Unit Consists of Sanitary Corps and Other Non
 cOmbatants.

Washington, June 2o.-The first American troops landed in Italy yes terday, General March, chief of staff, announced today. These are not the force sent by General Pershing, but consisted of units shipped from this country.
 The troops consisted largely of san itary units, but include other special organizations, General March explain ed, On the whole, however, it is made up mostly of non-combatant units. The combatant troops will be sent by General Pershing as previous ly announced.
 General March had no announce ment to make today as to the total number of troops shipped from this country to France. Formal amour cement, he said would be made later.
 Situation FavOrs Allies
 Surveying the entire battle front, General March said the situation could be said to be extremely favor- able to the allies. He would make no comment upon the indications of an impending German attack. The first National Army division has taken up a sector at the front, General March also announced. It is the 77th, raised in New York, tra,n- ed at Camp Upton, and originally commanded by Maj. Gen. j.. Franklin Bell. It was taken across under Major General Johnson.
 Five American divisions which had been brigaded with the British fer training have been returned to Gen eral Pershing's command with train ing completed.
 1 One of these is the 35th Division, composed of Kansas and Missouri l troops and commanded by Mai. Gen. William M. Wright when it left the United States.
 Piave Line Restored.
 General March disclosed that the official report from the Italian front place the number of Austrians cap tured at 1S,00O, and a large amouns of war materials The line of the Piave has been entirely restored by the Italians, and in some places has been slightly advanced.
 Why The Huns Were There.
 With Mhe American Army in Fran ce, June 13.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press. 1.-The attack made last night b vt heGermans on Boures- ches, which the American troops were holding, was so violent that the worst was feared. A report was re- ceived that the town had been oc- cupied by the Germans and major was sent down from headquarters to ascertain the facts. He fell in with the officer who had been entrusted with the defense fthe village.
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|@ Do you expect our men to die for you If you are not worth living for. Show our army and navy that you are worthy Of protection. Save to the utmost of your ability and buy w. S. g. with your savings.
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ARRESTS ALLEGED sLACKER.

Charles Jones. negro. believed to be wanted by the draft board at Ark ansas City for failure to appear for military service, was arrested yes. terday by James Reidinger. at the Arkansas Oak Flooring company. Ed win Loosley of Local Exemption Board No. 1 has notified the Arkan- sas City draft board.
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Must Find Trouble.

There are some people in this world who would not be just sure they were living if they couldn't scrape together a collection of small troubles, either their own or other peoples, about which they might feel irritated.-St Paul Pioneer Press.
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Remember that the soldiers chance of life depends upon the support eiven him by the folks back home. Help!
 Save and buy War Savings stamps.
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Miss Emily Russell is in Little Rock visiting friends. and rslatives,
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Have Beautiful Hair

GIRLS! Do you realize that beautiful hair gives more charm than anything else?
 Do you realize that to have lustrous, beautiful hair is but to use
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Birthday Surprise for Miss Magic Pruitt.

Birthday Surprise for
 Miss Magic Fruit.
 A jolly bunch of young people met at the home of Miss Gladys Yaney Friday evening, and from there went to the home of Miss Magic Pruitt, giv- Ing her asurprise party in honor of her birthday anniversary.
 Games and music were enioved m. til late hour when refreshments. in cludirg a large birthday cake. were served.
 Those present were: Gladys Yaney, Ellen Cranston, Elma Howell, Vivian Wlgglngton, Marian Spain, Clara Hicks, Elizabeth Hercher, Jane Car kuff, Bertha Sullivan, Mazie Fruit. Leonard Hope, Edwin Herscher, FL bert Evans, Fred Yaney, B. T. Arm strong, Albert Williamson, Vinson Iuttle, Tom Cranston, Francis Har- per, Ebert Yaney, Leonard Pruitt Frank Culberson, Mrs. Yaney, MT. and Mrs. Jack Pruitt.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Allen have gone to Collins, Ark, for a visit Of two weeks with relatives. MT. and Mrs. w. R. Dugan and cbil- dren of Mulberry are guests of Mrs A. J. Jones, S05 West Third. Miss Emily Russell is in Little Rock visiting friends and relatives Mrs. Alvin Reap of Little Rock is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Reap.
 Mrs. N. Hanf is in Greenvil!e, Miss. visiting her daughter, Mrs Roy Hanf.
 Mrs. Fanny Mizell, accompanied hy her little grand daughter, left xes- terday for visit with he: sister, Mrs. Damman, of Memphis.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Hilzheim and daughter of Little Rock are spending the weekend with relatives here
 Miss Arys CarLlical of Ensland spent yesterday in :he city tle guest Of relatives.
 Mrs. Matt Don"vah and two children have returne from visit o; several weeks with relatives in St. Louis ana other points ip Missouri.
 The Woma Missionary society of the First Christian church will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. at the residence of Mrs. B. l.. Anderson, 624 Georgia.
 Mrs. Georgia Zimme. man and son, Carl. of Ogden, Utah, are visiting her sister-in-law. Mrs. o. M. Lyon, and niece. Mrs. F. J. McCarra, 1GS Park place.
 Mrs. III. c. Rule, and son Herbert Rule, and Mrs. Arthur W Mckinney. of Crossett. were guests of Mrs. T. A. Caldwell Friday evening enroute to Little Rock on a business trip. Bloom Brown Wedding
 In New York This Week.
 The marriage of Miss Ruth Brown or this city and Lieut.. Ira D. Bloom of Camp Upton. New York will be sol emnized this week in New York city, instead of Pine Bluff as heretofore an- nounced.
 Mss Brown is an attractive and popular young woman of Plne Bluff, and daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Brown. Miss Brown moved to Pine Bluff about five years. ago from Tex arkana. and since that time has made numerous friends,
 Lieutenant Bloom is the son of Ed gar Bloom of St. Joseph. Mo-. but has made his home for a number: of years with his grandparents, ME and Mrs. Isaac Dreyfus of this cty. Lieut.. Bloom earned his comm's sion in the third officers training camp at Camp Funston, Kans.
 -..T*- 7 Miss Frankie Merris is in Paris.
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' s OCIETY
 MISS EUNnCE NORRIS Editor Ims for This Department to Mo- se Tn to ep M A4+. 6 P. M Phone No. 509. ~

.4uffnt informal morning
 k,l at the Country club
 raphg from 10 to 12
 s cpmpliment to Miss
 e.lrs of Jackson, Tenn.
 .a:,s.fiw girls were present
 U. 1 se norning in dancing,
 afvFy interesting tree"
 vr Walter J. Wilkins and
 ,s.. caD1her won the first
 IT N hc1fee was presented a
 x. r,ir 4 hose. An orchestra
 .eal ns sk nusic for the dancing,
 sttsnpthE refreshments were
 4'.k.
 c.,snde Murphy is visiting <: s;.ter. I Nia Thomas B. Murphy, sidell, 0H. x.
 Librsry :
 Pblic Itrary will be closed ..nrn;rg md evening of Thursday,
 1ny dne wishing books a Ell It the library some time veek before Thursday. md Mrs. Hervey Mann enter tb1 members of their immed- familv last evening at the Coun. rhb. IS a pleasure for their kr. Mrs. Victoria Virginia Mann, |5Srrest City, who yesterday cele- sd her 8Oth birthday anniversary eu From French
 |Received.
 |sx Leo. M. Andrews has recently ;yed some very delightful letters { the mother of the little French Ian she has adopted, thanking her most touching and tender way |he gifts that have. come to them Mrs. Andrews generosity. One e letters from the little girl her which may be of interest to the ( reads as follows:
 ! Madame:
 amma has told me of your less to me, and I am very hap be adopted by you. thank you uch for the money order which m received in May. I have in the home of one of my cousins 70 months for I was afraid of uns. I am very contented here have a dear little cousin three half years old, with whom myself very muchr. i'm sending you my picture, hoping to please you. am in class tin schooD to the secularized, and l have many companions from Paris who are ne.
 gre are, some Americans here l a few weeks there will be more for they are. preparing for them in many of the
 Unhappily we are very at my cousins and so we can lge any, but I hope to see them le same and talk to them, for lem, and in France everywhere ove them very much also, but hat they are going to help us to 6 bOches.
 ave you dear madame, thanking gain for having adopted me, will do everything possible to you, l permit myself the pleas embracing you with my whole Affectionate and grateful, IT little French girl,
 ZOE HUE"
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Mrs. Alvin Reap of Little Rock is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Reap.
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MT. and Mrs. w. R. Dugan and cbil- oren Of Mulberry are guests of Mrs. A. J. Jones, S05 West Third.
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Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Hilzheim and daughter of Little Rock are spending the weekend with relatives here.
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Miss Arys CarLlical of England spent yesterday in :he city tle guest Of relatives.
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MT. and Mrs. J. R. Allen have gone to Collins, Ark, for a visit Of two weeks with relatives,
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Mrs. Fanny Mizell. accompanied lay ner little grand daughter, left xes- terday for a visit with he: sister. Mrs. Damman, of Memphis.
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Mrs. N. Hanf is in Greenvil.e, Miss. visiting her daughter, Mrs Roy Hanf.
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The Ladies' Missionary society of the Lakeside Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon in the church parlors, at 5 o'clock. Business of im- portance will be transacted.
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Mrs. Matt Donuvah and two children nave returne! from a visit o; several weeks with relatives in St. Louis ana other points ip Missouri.
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md Mrs. Hervey Mann enter
 th1 members of their immed- hmily last evening at the Coun. ,]ub, IS pleasure for their kr Mrs. Victoria Virginia Mann, 5trrest City, who yesterday cele- .d her 8Oth birthday anniversary
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E LibFafy '

Librsly .
 Mi RPSblic lilrary will be closed .,mnine md evening of Thursday, ! ' i dny dne. wishing books a \ e.ll at the library some time veek before Thursday.
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Mrs. Harry Rosenberg, who has been critically i'll for several weeks, shows little improvement in her con oition.
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.. c.,.,,de Murphy is visiting x: s;.ter M Iia Thomas B. Murphy, |srden, 0hl
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Mrs. Glenn Farrar and daughter. Miss Nancy Farrar, are spending the week end at Camp Pike, as the guests cf Lieut.. and Mrs. Williams K. Nc Mullen, at the Belmont.