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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
(BV Associated Press)

iDN hSSOClaleu IftSS)
 American troops are awaiting the time when they will be thrown into the battle on an entirely new part oi the battlefield in France
 The announcement that the stars and stripes are waving with the Brit ish union jack and the French tri color on this battlefield said that the Americans were Completing theil training in the area occupied by the troops which are blocking the path c1 the Germans to the channel ports, which may indicate that somewhere along the line from Merville to Ypres is the point where General Pershing's men will once once more strike the Germans.
 This is fifth sector of the front where Americans have been located The others are east of Luneville northwest of Foul, north of St. Mihie and on the heights of the Mouse anC in the Montdidier sector of the Pia cardy battle area.
 How many Americans are behind the British front, when they arrived and the port of the United States from where thev came are as yet un- known It is probable that they arc not to be used as separate unit but will be brigaded with the British in meeting the next stroke of the Germans in the northern battlefield.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
L,vernment Urges Natives
 to Defeat the Con- spiracy.
b.D COMMUNICATION
 WITH THE GERMANS
.,.., Jssues Proclamation to Loyal suhjed:s to Aid in Crush
 ,eD fine Maneuyer and Calls for Volunteers.

Dublin, May 17.-A proclamation (sued tonight says a German plot
 'fr Ireland has been discovered. In thr; boelamation the vice-rcy calls upon
 Irishmen to defeat the conspiracy. 4 dispatch to the Exchange Tele- kapa says the proclamation was |s1ed af tonight by Edward Shorttt Iief secretary of Ireland, asserting l at certain persons in Ireland had een in communication with Germany Fpflecting on Ireland's fair name." l The proclamation calls upon all loy-
 subjects to aid in defeating the (aneuver. It urges voluntary re- hitting so that compulsion may De kGided.
 London, May 17.-Today's off
 a announcement says: "rhe air fighting during the past |sek has ben heavily in the allies | |yor. Between the 9th and the 18th |p downed Il enemy planes tc' 19 of br own.
 This shows a situation infinitely After than 12 months ago. 4The allies aerial success has been large factor in bringing the first |sge of the German offensive to a (andstll."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
But Infantry Attack Fails to Follow an Intensive
 Eombardment.
U. $. TROOPS NOW
 REINFORCE BRITISH
1 Big Contingent Arrives Behind Eng lisk Lines and Prepares for Training io Oppose Tcuton
 Ur;a for Channel Ports.

With the American Army in
 France, May l7.-The whole Ameri- can sector on the PicaIdy front was subjected to a heavy bombardment early this morning. The cannonadc continued for 43 minutes.
 There was much artillery activity yesterday and today with bright sun and little wind but there was no ! further indications that the enemy was preparing to renew the offen- sive
 On this front troop movements be hind the German lines are normal.
 east of Montdidier were brought down today by French plane.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
||K NfW BISHOPS lRE ORDAINED BY (ETR0D|S1 CHURCH
impressive Services Feature
 Days Session of General 1 Conference.

allanta, May 17.-Impressive re- glous ceremonies marked the ordi- aaon Of six newly elected bishops
 tue M. E. church, south, at the
 le'hoon session of tn 1e general con- fleaee here today. The sermon was
 eacAed by Eugene R. Hendrix, of a,sas msI City, senior bishop.
 'ul all the solemnity occasioned
 tue special service, Rev. John
 M Moofe Of Nashville, was the first
 Ut ,naacted into tLe office of bish-
 ,..:'' Aext in order were w. F. Me- s,,;a "as or Louisville, Ky, II. V. w. '',nglon, Barbourville, w. va., .,,l M Dabose, Nashville; w. N. Ain v,@, ,s savannah, Ga., and Jas. Can
 [, r,,s 5r Blackstone, Va.
 |sainst aal,ns s,o or a meeting of p4otest
 s,uSs m;s !ne report of the committee kh ",sslons, ass, which objected to cer- |rss, 'tlerences l in the Episcopal ad- Ins n,s a. ,a I1 regard to alleged illegal ac- (s ts ol 'ne board of missions. prom
 h.,o "4 !. a tlme to precipitate lively koysd d a. s .ne morning session. It was kpntaa now,eVer, , that the report be
 Tbo s,'4 without discussion.
 ,na,. aus following book committee was |syIr cr' IT. Joe B. Morgan, Rev. w. B.
 ' w. U. Disrell, Walter Keith ], ? oN, oUavls, all of Nashville, Tenn, kL@ Uose, UvMeal, Concord, N. C., Rev. R. hpe TnOlgan, n.H, Ardmore, Okla, A. ". |kbmomndd md''as Texas, J. Lee Davis, |uruna' a,,ao Va., Rev. I. & Fraser |ksieo is'nery er Ala, Rev. c. c. Grimes, |lapta' mo;' " pr. James E. Dickey, |tpmas a,lu w Rev. w. E, Arnold, Ft. s ss ysmai the ordination ceremonies
 }, 'snaiader ras of the afternoon ~,rl''sess sess bnnt,s, fss devoted to hearing various |ae t.e dsN.. reports which provoked Eted ua'e. for e.. All of the Legislation |@iereuuor. ,ur concerning the general (sph hu,e was boards was granted. i there sas Sae: expressed tonight wheth- |tsent toald tosl be enough delegates fsnn. tomorrow to corptitute a |eat tomnns. lvns point to final adjourn |sd been Ifrow f;,'s night, altho Monday Prnnent ''Sed at the date of ad-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
RUSS RO[SHEYIKI
 RECAPTURE BAkU
 FR0M HE TURKS
Musselmen Forced Back by Overwhelming Force
 Riots at Odessa.

Constantinople, May 17.@Russian Bolsheviki troops reinforced from Turkestan and Astrahkan have re- captured the port of Baku on the Caspian sea- The Bolsheviki forces crossed the Caspian sea oa Russian eunboats and attacked the Mussel- men, who, owing to lack of means of defense were forced to abandon the town. The Bolshevilli troops are vigorously continuing their attacks.
 Martial Law at Odessa.
 London, May Marshal law has been proclaimed at Odessa by the Austrian commandment al the re- quest of the Germans, according to Berlin advices forwarded by an EX- change telegraph dispatch from Am sterdam. Street fighting in Odessa is reported. At Kiev Austrian patrols are in the streets day and night and thousands of persons are fleeing the ritV
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
VILLAS BANDITS
 RESUME OPERATIONS

Fl Paso, Tex, May 17-Francisco Villas personal command is to again go withing striking distance of the border, and the hold-up and robbinp of the Mexican Central freight train early yesterday morning at Panther ia, 60 miles south of Juarez, was done by Episanio Holguins band, rein forced by a detachment of Villas forces it became known here tonight
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ATTENTION

All Knights Templar are requested to meet at Masonic Temple on Satur- day at 6:45 p. n1. for the purpose of taking part in the Red Cross parade; full dress uniform. Chas. A. Gordon, Commander.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
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NOTICE ELKS

All members of Pine Bluff Lodge No. 149 B. P. o. Elks are requested to meet at the Club Rooms at 6:30 P. M. Saturday May the 18th to take part in the Red Cross parade this is a worthy cause and all members are urged to be present.
 C.. H. MURPHY. Exalted Ruler MACK HUNTER, Secretary.
 5-16-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
LEWIS RESTS BILBANE

Denver, May 17.-Kid Lewis of England, welterweights boxing cham pion. was given a decision over John ne Kilbane, of Minneapolis. Mnn., at the end of their 20-round bout to- night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
British Expect Terrific At tack by the Enemy at
 Any Time.
PREDICT BATTLE,
 ON 50 MILE FRONT
ihz'hronck. on Ei Lys River. and IlaillrS, East "i tmiems. Ire De- .uced With German Shells
 Allies Ire Ready.
'Assoeiaed Press War Summary)

tAsSociacd Press War Summary During the last day the activity Of the enemy has Teen mos, pro rounted at the tip of the salient driv- cn into the allied line in the Ypres lHnd Sommc front. There vas nO able increase ia German artillery fire on the Lys from; before Hdzebroucx. while I'ailles, east of Amicns, has
 again been delaged with German lshcllS.
 At this BOint the French have made notable advances of late ard at no tune since the German wedge ceased
 io move early in April has this feSlon been quiet The perfect weather that has prevailed for sev- etal days over the entire wes sternvront has led to an unusual number Of battles between aerial squadrons. In these coabatS the enemy seems to have suffered heavily and while the allies have not escaped unscrathed they appear to have maintained mas tcry of the air
 Many Raiding Forays.
 All along the front in France the tension under which the men are working has been reflected by the large number of trench raiing con Sldercd more than q Skirn';sh Tbcrp have been no reports from Rome or Vienna relative to opera. tons OH the Italian front where on : Thursday the Italians made attack on Austrian positions east of the Brenta river.
 Another Hun Attack Imminent summary of the military situation on the western front given out by the British general staff, states that another terrific attack by the Ger mans imminent. + is indicated that the British expect the new attack to be on as great Iale as on March 21, when fighting was begun over front of 50 miles.
 The halt in the German assault has given the Tcutons 9 chance to re- form their shattered divisions, it is admitted but it also has allowed the allies to strengthen their! lines. The arrival of American troops. which are
 coming ito the battlefield in large numbers. is another factor in fav-, or of the entente allies, it Is pointed out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18

'lsia'slNG m ZINC EASTERN sEcT1oN Engineers , nelt railroad has a crew E work fsoppl blaming extensive drain eath and 'Sill Hh, the vicinity of Seven Dee and no.Ia wnlo east for some dis
 north to the river.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18
RED CROSS PRAYER

Red cross aPfayer 10 De Sdld each night at nine o'clock. The lightl will be turned off for thirty seconds to remind you. Our Father in Heaven, May our armies smite with Thy wrath all the enemies of Liberty. Command the Arch Angel Mich cal and the Heavenly Host to assure Victory against the beast who would enslave the world and destroy Christian ity.
 Bless the American Red Cross, may stricken world feel through it the throb of Thy heart.
 Amen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-18

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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-25
MARRIAGE OF EARL BAUM

Earl Baum surprised his many
friends here by returning home on
Saturday evening with his bride, he
having been married at Seattle, Wash.
on December 18th, to Miss Geraldine
Lawson, OF that city. Earl has been
in government. employ for the past
year, doing research work and sur
,veying, and has been located near Sc
attic, where he became acquainted
with the young lady Of his choice. Earl
is the eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Baum OF this city and is a young man
of sterling character and fine person
atty. He grew to young manhood
in this city and received his educa-
tion in the public schools from which
he graduated In the year 1916. For
q time he was associated with his
father. assisting him in conducting q
seed business. prior to his entering
the government emplo The bride II
g stranger here but Is q young lady
OF very pleasing appearance and Den.
ison friends are pleased to welcome
her to- their mid Vii and drss~ Daam
will make their home here for the
present, where Earl will again assist
his father who Is manager OF the
Northwestern Seed company. The RS
view joins with the many friends III
hearty congratulations to-
this young couple and wishing them
many years Of happiness and prosper
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-25
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL

On last Wednesday after the Review
had gone to press big real estate
deal was consumated whereby the
Pfarr, Gebert and Hunt company be-
came the owners Of the commodious
brick business block formerly occu-
pied by the Beutel Hardware company
land owned by the Crawfor4 ounty
State bank. Z The purchase price of
this excellent property was 100000.
In the deal the Pfarr-G Hunt COM
pany secured an option on the build
ing now owned by the Crawford Coun-
|ty State bank.
The building purchased by The
Boys is located just west Of their
present hardware department. For
some time this big department store
has been cramped for space, but their
purchase will give them most valu-
able addition and one which can well
be utilized. They plan to move their
large stock of hardware to the ground
floor Of this building and the room
now used for the hardware will be
utilized for a new department in con-
tnectiOn with the grocery department..
It has been rumOred for some time
that the Crawford County State bank
contemplates the erection of a new
brick bank building and their giving
The Boys an option on their present
property indicates that the bank plans
such an Improvement. II The Boys ac-;
quire the corner property 1t will give
them one Of the best locations in the
city, and with a few changes they will
have an elegant store.
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TO GET |
auto PLANT
Ford Representative Visits Denjson
With View Of Purchasing Site for n
Distributing Agency
MAY LocATE EoRp PLANT HERE
Members Of Commercial Club Are
in Hopes That Company viii De-
eide to Come to Denisor

It is possible that in the very near
future Ford distributing agency may
be located in Denison. F. w. McClel-
Ian, representing the Ford Motor Car.
company, was in Denison not long ago
comforting with officers Of the CONNER
cial club in regard to purchasing a.
suitable site for such building. "
While in Denison, in company with
r. 3. Mote, secretary OF the CONNER,
cial club, he viewed all Of the avail
able sites. Among those considered
we're the present location OF the Green
Bay Lumber company, the property
owned by Clarence Chamberlin just
west Of the Hotel Denison, the old
Laub livery barn property now owned
by the Denison Improvement company.
the property located Just north Of the
post office. owned by Drs Conn and
Hartley. and the Tabor property To-
Gated at the corner OF Chestnut and
Main streets.
It is reported that the Ford com.
pany is establishing agencies Of their
own in various cities and especially
where the railroad facilities are good.
These agencies would be distributing
centers for surrounding territory and
spare parts kept in stock. Y.
Officers Of the Commercial club are
in hopes that the Ford company viii
decide to locate in Denison, for they
believe 1t would mean employment for
q number of men. The Ford company
always builds modern buildings and II
they do decide to come here they
would erect 4 building that would be q
credit to the city, M
Mr.. Mote informs US that he is still
in communication with Mr.. Nice lellan,
but that the company has not yet de-
cided upon site.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-12-25
WAR TALK BY
MISS Van GASTEL
Large Crowd creets Miss Marie Van
Gastel, Belgian Nurse, At Opera
House Thursday Evening
SEEN WAR IN ALL ITS HORRORS
Graphic Description Of the Siege Of
Antwerp Audiences Spellbound
From start to Finish Of Lecture

"a fine crowd greeted Mis- Marie Van
Gastel, Belgian Red Cross nurse, at
the opera house on last Thursday eve
ming and for almost two hours sat
spellbound % she described her ex-
( periences III the early part Of the
great world war. The lecture Of Miss
Van Gastel was one of the finest en-.
8 tertainments given in DenisOn since
the outbreak Of the war and gave the
people Of this community first hand In
formation Of Red Cross work as car
ried out on the battlefield and the area
back OF the lines. It was through the
efforts Of the local chapter Of the Red
Cross that this noted speaker was
\ brought to Denis0n and no admission
fee was charged, the society bearing
all the expenses.
Miss Van Gastel Is q native OF Bel
GUM and young lady belonging to-
the nobility Of that country. While
her English was somewhat broken her
audience had no trouble In following
her and were held in wrapt attention
! throughout the lecture. Miss Van
Gastel stated that she was attending
a young woman, 3 college In 1914 when
rumOrs were started that there was to
be q war between France and Ger
many. One Of her schoolmates, O.
young woman from Germany, told her
two weeks before the actual outbreak
of the war that Germany would declare
war on France and that the war would
be fought Id Belgium. Miss Van Gas
tel stated that this was not possible
ID 1Sv{,vr ,frny twp nd
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Big RED GROSS
DRIVE NOW ON
Efforts Being Made to Enroll Every
body in County IN Red Cross Drive
Now u Time to Join
TINE EXTENDED 70 JANUARY
Owing to Bad Condition OF Roads and
Large Amount Of Sickness Time
Has Been Extended y

The Red Cross drive for member
ships Is progressing favorably in all
sections Of Crawford county, accord
Ing to reports received thus far by the
officers Of the county organization.
Owing to the bad condition of the
roads and so much sickness in the
county 1t has been decided to continue
the drive until January LIST.
John Quist. secretary OF the county
Red Cross chapter, is doing much Of
the work In connection with the drive
owing to the illness Of George McHen-
ry, president. The county council of
defense has their town and Township
organizations at work In every section
Of the county and most favorable re-
ports are being received.
Here In Denison the campaign for
memberships Is most intensive and Is
being conducted In much the same
manner as the last two bond drives.
Ward chairmen have been appointed
and solicitors for each block In the
city have been appointed. Solicitors
report that but few people are not re-
spending. In such cases the names
are reported, together with the reason
for not enrolling.
There is little excuse for anyone not
becoming member OF this worthy or
ganization. The yearly fee is so small
that practically everyone can we'll az
ford to take out membership.
We trust that when the campaign
closes January LIST that Crawford
county will be able to report Ia 100 per
cent membership.
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CHRISTMAS AT
The CHURCHES
Very Appropriate Services Have Been
Arranged at All Denison Churches
4. for Christmas Eve
XMAS TREES 70 pc FEATURED
Programs TO Be Put on BY Children Of
Sunday Schools Everybody In
vited to JoiA in Services

Christmas will be properly observed
at the various churches Of the city
land extensive plans have been made
for the Christmas eve celebrations
which ore always looked forward to
BY the little folks as we'll as the older
members Of the congregation and Sun
day school. People generally will he
able to enter into the festivities Of
this Christmas time with more spirit.
Not since the resurrection Of Christ
has there been such cause for world
wide rejoicing inasmach as the great
est war In the history Of the world
has terminated. 1t Is true that hun
dreds Of homes have been saddened
owing to the fact that some member
|of the family has given q life in order
that freedom may be enjoyed by all
people for all time to come. To those
who have lost loved ones there is some
comfort In the thought that the world
u st peace again and that their loved
ones were not sacrificed In vain.
M Nearly all Of the churches In the
city will hold their Christmas exer-
cises this Tuesday evening.
Presbyterian Church
One Of the most unique programs ar
ranged Is that OF the Presbyterian Sum
day school to be held at 1880 o'clock
this evening. A gorgeous tree has
been arranged for and there win be
gifts and treats for every member Of
the Sunday school, and clever pro-
gram has been planned in which the
grown ups will play an Important part.
The Christmas verses and dialogues
will be given by the adults dressed In
juvenile costumes. In some instances
the little folks will take part In the
dialogues assisted by the grown ups.
They expect to have q rip roaring
time and from the program as out
lined It can be nothing but success.
First AAethodist Church
At the First Methodist church this
evening the usual tree has been sup
planted with a Christmas ship which
Is the most appropriate emblem at this
Tint The usual pFogtam; II the chils
dren of the Sunday school Will be car
r1ed out and there will remembrance
60 tn abundance for al. The infant
clasa viii take = prominent part In the
Festivities e. has been the custom in
the past.
1aptIst Church
The Baptist church will have their
Christmas exercises this evening. A
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/ deScrfDed now the nrSt patient was re
ceived and treated and within a day
or two the hospital was filled to over
flowing with wounded soldiers. Hell
description OF the men wounded with
dun dunn bullets was indeed grewsome
lbut she stated that one never heard q
soldier complaining of his lot and that
they died with a smile on their face
knowing that they we're making the
Isupreme sacrifice for their country
Belgium did not sell her honor or In,
ltegrity for thirty pieces OF silver
stated Miss Van Gastel. Germany Of
fered Belgium large amount OF mon.
ley II she would permit their armies to
march across that country unmolested,
said Miss Van Gastel, hut her country
was true to her pledges and fought to
the best OF her ability against the Ger
man hordes that came sweeping from
| the north.
The speaker gave a graphic descrip.
tion Of the siege Of Antwerp and later
Its fall. Her field hospital was locat-
led near Antwerp and for twenty-four
hours day for several days she could
plainly hear the bOmbardment going
on. "A few days before the fall Of Ant
werp she was given permission to Wis
1t her family, who resided In that city.
Antwerp was considered impregnable
as 1t was strongly fortified and for
miles and miles barbed wire entangle-
meIlts had been set up. The barbed
wire was highly charged with elec-
tricity. Miss Van Gastel was In Ant
werp when the announcement was
made that the city would fall Not q
conveyance was available to get the
inhabitants to place Of safety back
OF the Belgian lines. Miss Van Gastel
bid her parents good bye and left for
her post Of duty and from that day
has not aeen or heard Of the members
Of her family. 8.
Miss Van Gastel stated that much
has already been said OF the atrocities
committed by the German soldiers. but
the world would never know OF the
suffering and shame inflicted upon In.
nocent women and children OF her
country by the German soldiers. Ger
man officers" stated the speaker,
would collect all the pretty girls Of q
city or district together and there
make their selections and openly In
suit them. Those of the girls who
would not willingly submit to the brllt-
al desires OF these officers were tor.
tured. Many OF them willingly met
their death rather than submit to such
treatment.
81 AS the German hordes rushed
through Belgium Miss Van Gastei was.
forced. to retreat with the Belgian ar
my until finally they reached Rrngges