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CHinsJJNER.

DIR. Ii. E. WILLIAMS announces as a candidate for reeeV ton as coroner of Jefferson cOuNE' subject to the action Of the DenV cratic voters, in the primary on As' 2S. 1918.
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FnR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
n w RROCKMAN

E. w. BROCKMAN .,,,. announces as candidate TOT p1vIG 1va. cutting attorney of the EleVensu .ion s'l o, cial district. subject to the ac',vn .;m,rr r the EAaocl x,ic voters in the pr'ln'' on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
w S (

An editor remarks that the way to eliminate non-essential industries dur ing the war is to eliminate partisan politics. No change for this, however. There are three essentials in war times; War, the weather and politics. Otherwise we would have too little to discuss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
l. F. MAGEE

dhnouhces as a candidate for re-e,- ec'ion as representative from Jefrer- son county in the general assembly. subject to the action of the Demo- cratlc CT voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918. i''
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FOR CONSTABLE
TOM MEEkS

TOM MEEkS announces as candidate for con- stable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic vet CTS, In the primary on May 2S, 1918.
 BEN s. BRANNON announces as candidate for constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
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FOR REFRESHMENTS
CAL. A ,NEWIINN

announces as candidate for re-eJec- tlon as representative from Jefferson
 county in the general assembly. sub Ject to the action of the Democratic
 voters, ill the primary on May 2S. 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21

Ireland Home Rule on her own terms if the Irish convention could agree on plan; London reported British in possession of 10 miles of Hinderberg line on the Arras front
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21

Great things in the pitching line are expected from Paul Musser, the new White SoX twirler who was once al team mate of Urban Faber at Des Moines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
A M l"ARN LQWE

A. ". c'AB") LOWE announces as candidate for re-elec- tion as superintendent of public in struction of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters ill the primary on May 2S, 1918.
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l.. k. CHEEK

announces as d candidate for replee'
 ton as county and probate judge of Jefferson county, subject to the ac tion of tue Democratic voters, in tue , primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
By S. w. STRAUS Pre5i1ttnt Ameriean S0e'ey tor Thrift

N ot w it h. standing the steady prog resS we are m a Xii ng in thrift in this country, there are countless instances of waste which should not be allowed to ex- ist.
 A typical ex "a m nple i.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
 EDUCATION
F. GARLAND MAY.

announces as candidate for superin- tendent of public instruction of lief ferson count, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
THOMAS A. HILL

announces as candidate for repre- sentative sen from Jefferson county in one e gener~l assembly, subject to the afeion M ao ot the Democratic primary on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FOR SURVEYOR.
T F SORRELLS

Y. F. SORRELLS
 announces as candidate for sul'e!u of Jefferson county, suh.sct 10 lle a" d. tion of the Democratic yoterS' ID 'N'
 prmary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
w. w. BYRD

announces as a candidate for asseso, of Jefferson county, subject to tn, action of the Democratic voters, in fs primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
| R PARSONS

announces as a candidate for N.els sss ton as treasurer of Jefferson coaa III ty (second term), subject to 'as is ts a' yicn of the Democratic voterS' III ~ primary on May 2S, 1913.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
SAM F VAT1I.N

NJ-h4H VIAOI4A announces as candidate for clerk of
 the circuit and chancery courts of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the pri- mary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FOR SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR
q M NTCHOT

C.. M. NICHOL announces as a candidate fox Sher- ltt and Collector of Jefefrson County, subject to the action fthe Democratic primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21

One Hundred Years Ago Today 1S1S-General Jackson arrived before Pensacola and demanded the surrender of the forts from the Spanish governor.
 Seventy-five Years Ago Today 1S43-Dr. Pusey, the founder of PuSeylsm, was suspended from preaching at Oxford University for his sermon on transubstan- tiation.
 Fifty Years Ago Today 1S6S-Republican national convention nominated General Grant fer President.
 Twenty-Five Years Ago Today 1S93-A dozen lives lost and Sl.500.- 000 in property destroyed by forest fires in Michigan, One Year Ago Today in the War May Fl, 1917-Lloyd George offered
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
GARLAND BREWSTER

announces as candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FRANK THOMPSON

announces as candidate for repre- sentative from Jefferson county, in ene general assembly, subject to the
 aee'on ae on, ot the Democratic primary May
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
w. s, s,

A cheerful American widow full of honest pride in the three stars in her service flag is the most inspiring sight that has blessed our eyes in many year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
CLINT C. GREEN

announces as a candidate for re- electlon as constable of Vausine township, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
D. B. NIVEiN

announces as a candidate for re-elec- tlon as representative from Jefferson county Tn the general assembly, sub. Ject to the action of the Democratic
 voters, in the primary on May 2S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FOR COUNTY JUDGE,
R. Il. WILLIAMS

announces as a candidate for couny and probate judge for Jefferson ceua ty, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
- W '. o. o.
 RUMORS

How rumors spread is mystery How they are credited by intelligent folks is even greater mystery.
 Wild reports which are credited to "the railroad wirc," Or to the private wires" arc as a rule utterly worthless
 If something really happens the newspapers will get it quicker than any of these unofficial sources.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.
HON. s. M. TAYLOR

announces as a candidate for Con- gress of the Sixth District of Ar kansas, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 88, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
I, T SAT,IEE

announces as a candidate for county and probate clerk of Jefferson eounty subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
c. P. GOULD

announces as a candidate for ass,wo, of Jefferson county, subject {, th, action of the Democratic voters in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
J. r. C"JAkE"l McNILTY

J. r. [ JAAE J MCN NULTY announces as a candidate for con" stable of VauSine township, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 2S, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21

of Jefferson cor nty, subject [. fl, acton st ao of the the Democratic primary w a' ., May 28, 1918. 'A'' VI
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21

F. M. (SANDY) REEVES announces as a candidate for uSso,, of Jefferson county, subject to s Ss action of the Democratic primary a' Q, May 28, 1918. VI
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w. s. s

Yes, German militarism is shaken, but doubtless it will stand quite a lit tie more shaking.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
-W. S. {

When you are given the opportunity to contribute to relief work thru the Red Cross, don't calculate how little but how much you can give.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21

When the attention of The Graphic is called to any mis-statement of facts, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-21
ASSESSOR,

FRED T. RUCKER announces as candidate for assessor
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The women and men soliciting for the Red Cross are not beggars. They are volunteers seeking to make it easier for you to do your duty
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MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all uews dispatches credited to it O; not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here in.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

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The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
ALLEGED ITALIAN SPY
DENIES PEACE PLOT
cavallini, on Tnal for Espionage
Insists He Proved Patriotism.

Rome, Dec. 26.-Filipo cavallinl
on trial for espionage. eoncludes
his deposition today with oeniaI O
the charge that the alliance Of Italy
France and Spain. favored by form,
er Premier Caillsu1, Of France, wal
a plot 20 hatch a separate peace
He explained fully his relation
with Caillau1.
In his deposition. Cavallini denied
every charge against him. He main.
tained that he acted as an sgeni
Of the Italian Intelligence Servict
in Switzerland and rendered inval.
liable service. He said that ever,
letter he wrote TO the former
Khedive of Egypt was read by IN,
chief OF police and the Italian mn,
lister.
Cavallinfs testimony completed,
e1onerated Marquis Della Chiesa
brother Of Pope Benedict. Tn,
marquis, who is now IN. wal
charged with receiving money from
Bolo Pasha.
Cavallini declared the report o.
the general stan will clear him oi
all suspicion. He explained ths
origin OF his private fortune OF \
million lire (SlOO.OOO) as a bequesi
from Deputy Coglio, OF Turin, whs
died suddenly.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
COLORED MEN DISCUSS
THEIR PLACE In WORLD

Active discussion of the colored
mans changing place in the economic
and political world marked the last
day of the twenty-second annual
meeting OF the American Negro
Academy, held on the 26th and 9th.
In the afternoon John w Cromwell
spoke on Africa at the Peace Con-
ference" and Arthur L. Craig on the
Negro in a DemOCracy." During the
evening Roscoe c. Bruce addressed
the audience on THE Negro and the
New Order" while William II. Ferris
spoke on Alexander Crummell: An
Apostle of Negro Culture"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
New Evidence Found
in Weichmann Murder
Case at Muskegon

Muskegon, Mich. Dec. N.-Evidence
coliected since Milo II. Piper ended
mis- lie In cell. while facing a charge
or Staying Miss Frieda Weichmann,
today caused officials to counsel the
issuing Of a new warrant. The mat
ter Is being held in abeyance. how
ever until Prosecutor Brock, who is
III, can study the developments.
Mrs. Piper today demanded the
shotgun which belonged to her hus-
band and which the police believe was
used to kill Miss Weichmann. Tho
request was refused. The widow de-
MES having sent clothing belonging
to the slain woman TO a friend. OF
that she knew of Piper's bigamous
marriage to Miss weichmann and his
subsequent automobile trip to Colo
rado with the young woman.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
FIRE CHIEF near
DEATH IN BLAZE
Wagner Almost Electro
cuted in Basement of Old
Masonic Temple.

Chief Frank j. Wagner, of the
local fire department, had a narrow
escape from death by electrocution
when he dropped into a manhole
of live" wires, during a $4,000.
two-alarm fire in the basement OF
the old Masonic Temple yesterday,
while hundreds of onlookers crowd
ed the street, unaware of the chiefs
peril.
Wagner emerged with his clothes
scorched. Failure to cut of the
current in the temple Is cited as
the reason of the near-tragedy.
Chief Wagner entered the man
hole to secure entry into the cellar.
where the fire originated.
Seventy-five pupils of Strayer's
Business College, at luncheon on an
upper floor. when the cry fire" was
sounded. made an orderly escape by
way OF emergency exits and fire.
escapes on the north side of the
building.
Herxog Helps in Rescue.
Sol Herzog, proprietor OF a clothing
establishment on the first floor of the
temple, aided in the rescue of a negro
charwoman, who attempted, in a
frenzy. to jump from a second-story
window to the street. Herzog forced
her to remain in her position until
rescuers reached her.
For some unexplained reason Ed
ward Kolb. 75-year-old janitor of the
building. slipped by the Gordon of po-
lice and effected an entrance into the
building by way OF a fire ladder to
hn
minutes later, overcome by smoke.
P. H. Harman. superintendent of
the business college, was responsible
for the orderly manner in which the
escape OF the students of the college
was effected. He marshalled the stu
dents together and sent them down
the fire-escape In single file.
PromptneSs Saved Spread.
Chief Wagner stated last night.
that but for the prompt arrival of
twenty-five fire fighting vehicles.
serious spreading of the flames
might have resulted.
Three minutes after the sounding
of the second alarm, that number
OF engines, trucks and other We
hicles were on the scene.
Cause OF the fire is thought to
have been spontaneous combustion
of a pile of rags under the stair
way.
The loss to the building is erf-
tirely covered by insurance.
Water is said to have ruined part
of the stock OF Sol Herzog. on the
first floor of the building, and
slight damage is reported to the
Sport Mart, and the Claflin Optical
shop.
The greatest damage done by
both smoke and fire was to the
Dolly Madison candy shop and
lunch room. The shop adjOined the
gutted stairway.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
WTemen Expect Burleson
to Order Increase Of Pay

An order by Postmaster Generar
Burleson granting an increase of pay
to commercial telegraphers is expect
ed to be issued within the next few
days, it was learned al the Postoffice
Department yesterday.
The wage committee Of the wire ad-
ministration has completed its con-
sideration Of the case and the recon-
mendation is before Mr.. Burleson.
who, it is understood, will embody II
in a formal order at once.
Pending the issuance Of the order,
no statement OF the nature of the
award would be made by any Of the
Postoffice officials.
The question of higher wages for
telephone operators is still before the
wage committee.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
BERGER'S NEWSPAPER
WAS LOSING VENTURE

Chicago, Dec. H.-Ferdinand Reh-
field. business manager of the Mil
waukee Leader the newspaper owned
by Representatives Victor l..
Berger. one of the five Socialists on
trail before Federal Judge I1andis for
alleged violation OF the espionage act.
took the stand today
Rehfeld declared the Leader was
"hoeing a hard row" until war broke
out in Europe. Three years OF pros
perity ensued. Then America entered
the war. The Leader lost favor with
the government and October, 1917,
was deprived of its second-class mail
ing privileges. Since that time its
losses have been heavy, he said, az
gregating $4,000
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28

Washington. dated December 21, con-
tains an interview given by Repre-
sentative Carlin on his reteurn from
his trip to the battlefields of Evrope.
The Congressman among other things
says: please permit me to say that
after visiting all of the battiefieids
of Europe and observing the gallant
efforts of our boys and the spler/id
victory they have brought to allied
arms, I am convinced that the great
est thing done for human civilization
was the act of Columbus in discover
ing America
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pas
tor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, will preach the installation
sermon in Leesburg. Va. next Sun
day when Rev, w. ]. King will be
made pastor.
/, DR.. AilIson's pulpit will be supplied
by Rev. S. C. Hatcher, ID. d., of Ran
dolph Macon College at the morning
service, and Homer ii. Van Vile, Sec
retary of the War. Camp Community
Service Club, this city. will occupy
his pulpit at the evening service.
Miss Emma Louise Smith, of this
city, and Charles r. Costello, Pitts
burgh, Pa. were married at noon to-
day at the parsonage of st. Mary s
Catholic Church. Rev. L. +. Kelly, as
sistant pastor, officiating.
Miss Mary Thelma Ballenger. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Effie Ballenger. and Eppa
Davenport Kane were married yester-
day by Rev. B. B. Jackson, D. D.,
pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Another couple married at this par
sonage by Rev. DR.. Jackson were Miss
Laura Nowlin and Lieut.. Harold N.
McDearmon. u. S. N.
A handsome crib, donated to St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Fairfax
County, was unveiled at the midnight
mass celebrated at that church Christ
mas morning. An elaborate musical
program was given under the direc-
ton OF Miss Mary Dewitt. this city.
TIE program will be repeated New
Years Day.
A farewell dinner was given Christ
mas day to the members of Company
c. Third Regiment. Camp Humphreys,
Va. The AFFAIR took place in the Y.
NJ. C. A. Building. About thirty wo-
men from this city, chaperoned by
Miss Ida Mclaughlin and Miss r.
Thomas, took part in the affair.
Private William Thomas. colored.
OF this city, who lived at 10 Glib
bon stret, was killed in action in
France some time between September
26 and October .. His wife has Just
been notified to this effect by Adj.
Gen. Harris.
The Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday School tonight held its usual
Christmas celebration in that church.
The program given was entitled
White Gifts for the King"
]. Sidney Peters, state prohibition
commissioner. will preach Sunday
morning at the First Baptist Church.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Guard Against Rattlesnakes.

Camping out in a rdttlesnake-i infest-
ed district with no other protection for
ones bed than an enCircIing horsehaiI
rope would not give the average ten
derfoot a feeling OF security. A pho.
tograph in the Popular Mechanics
Magazine shows two campers making
their bed on the Western plains, sur
rounded by nothing more stable than
one of these ropG> as II Is well
known in that region that rattle
snakes have an unconquerable aver
sion to crawling over a ropt OF this
kind.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
BOY SLAYER IS MOVED
TO JAIL In ROCKVILLE
Arrangement of Ralph Bowling
Fixed for Today.

Arrangements for the arraignment
OF Ralph Bowling. 1S-year-old con-
fessed slayer of Mrs. Elizabeth Beck
with, of ,Colesville, Nd. will be made
today by Montgomery County off,
cials. 1t was stated last night.
Bowling was taken in custody by
the Rockville police yesterday morn
ing. He Is now at the Rockville Jail.
Police are inclined to doubt parts
of the confession of the youth. He
stated that he killed the 6S-year- old
widow because she attempted to
poison him with iodine following his
refusal of her proposal of marriage.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Caruso Falls Down
Stairs; Injuries Knee

New York, Dec. 27.-Enrico Car
uso, who was singing in Samson
ct Dalila," at the Metropolitan
Opera House tonight. tripped in
coming down the flight of stairs
used in the second act. and reU
from the tor step to the stage
floor He received a deep cash in
one knee and the performance was
suspended until he could be given
flrst aid. The accident occurred
just after the singer had finished
his great scene with Dalila.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
League Of Nations Plan
lndorsed. By Rep. Britten

A resolution calling upon the Peace
Conference to create a league of ma
tions at the earliest possible moment
was introduced in the House yester-
day by Representative Britten, of ILL.,
nois.
Britten declared that every surrend-
cred and interned German battleshIr
should fly a flag TO be adopted by
the world league and form the nucleus
for a feet to patrol the seas.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
METRIC ASSOCIATION
HOLDS SESSION TODAY

Members of the American Metric
Association will hold. a meeting this
morning in the Bureau of Standards
at II a. m.
A discussion of Transition Engi-
neering will be opened by Joseph
HartiGan. former Commissioner of
Weights and Measures in New York
City, with his address. Two Million
New American Users Of the Metric
System"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
$3.50, 900, 900 Treasury
: Certificates on Sale

Secretary Of the Treasury Glass yes
teraay announced the third fortnight
ly offering OF Treasury certificates of
indebtedness for $50 0o0 600 or more
TSe new certificates are named
Ser{es sc, and will be dated and bear
interest at AZ per cent from January
2 r1a They will be payable June 3
Islss
Tie certificates are subject to the
usual tax exemptions and are issued
preparatory to the next issue of
bombs.
Subscriptions close at the close OF
business on January z. The denomi-
nations are $500. s, 900. 5000, 10000 and
100000.
Subscriptions win be received by the
Fecnral Reserve banks.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
H. F. Mccormick New
Head of Harvester Co.

Chicago. Dec. 2i.-CyrUs H McCor-
mick today was succeeded as presI-
dent of the international Harvester
Company by his brother, Harold +.
Mccormick. me former company
head became chairman Of the board
Of directors.
Cyrus H. Mccormick had been pres
ident Of that company since IL was
organized in 1902. For eighteen years
before that he was president Of the
Mccormick Company.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
King and President Exchange
: Praises in Man-to-Man Talk
CONTINUED FRoM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
piled beyond our own borders for the
good of the world.
1t was love of liberty. respect for
the law, good faith and the sacred
rights Of humanity that brought you
to the Old World to join in saving
1t from dangers that were thiCkening
around and that arranged those citi-
Esn soldiers of yours whose gallantry
we have admired side by side with
ours in war.
To Help Build Up states.
You have now come to help il
building up new states amid the ruins
Of those that war has shattered and
IN laying the solid foundations OF Il
settlement that may stand firm be
cause it will rest upon the consent or
the emanCipated nations.
You have eloQuently expressed the
hope OF the American people. as it is
our hope that some plan may be de-
vIsed to attain the end which you
have done so much to promote, by
which the risk OF future wars may be,
IL possible. averted. of relieving the
aAtions Of the intolerable burden
7TatsE ~ fear of war has laid upon
Tar British nation les all sue
csss % al tho deiibe5R A. rs on which
y2a and We and the grei free nations
s3siea 7ysth 90 are no- % enter, moveo
bK disihtsrestsd Esar ii and a sense
ofduty COmmensuT,-a " n the power
which We hold as a solemn trust
-The American and British peoples
have been brothers-in-arms and their
arms have been crowned with victory.
We thank with all our hearts your
valiant soldiers and sailors for their
splendid part in that victory. as We
thank the American hosts for their
neble response to the call OF civiliza-
ticn and humanity. May the same
bretherly spirit inspire and guide our
urrted efforts to secure for the world
th4 blessings of order. freedom and
erruring peace.
sAsking you to join with me in
drfnking the health Of the President.
wish 10 say also with what pleasure
wa welcome Mrs. Wilson to this coun-
trS
Y drink to the health OF the Presi-
dsnt OF the United States and to Mrs
wilson and TO the happiness and
prosperity OF the great American ma
tiof"