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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-09-17

Lord Bryce, replying to Won Pay
er's peace overtures, says any agree
ment with Germany before that ma
ton is completely defeated is i'm
possible. A league of nations, strong
er than any possible enemy, is hi.
answer to Won Payers welcome" tc
international arbitration.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-09-17

Secretary McAdoo called on the
employees Of railroad machine shops
and roundhouses TO speed up repairs
on locomotives so that Gen. Pershing
may have the output of new engines.
He declared that these new locomo-
tives were essential to the success Of
the American army.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-09-17

German prisoners captured in the
French-American drive on Chateau
Thierry are now working for the
American Red Cross on the erst-
while battlefield near Chateau
Thierry harvesting a 00,000-bushel
wheat crop for French refugees. The
field is strewn with unexploded
shells, which are a constant menace
to the reapers.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-09-17
PAROLE NOTICE

At the next meeting Of the State
Board of Control, | will make appli-
cation for a parole for Tom Fish
(colored.l M0LLIE FISH. 73-4t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15

Reedy Vance, about 45 years old. slayer of three men and one of the most widely known convicts in the state of Arkansas, was shot to death between 10 and II o'clock Monday night at the door of his store at the southern edge of the state convict farm at Cummins, and his store loot ed. Just how much was taken is not known but it is supposed that the amount was in excess of $100.
 From close range the contents of a shotgun struck him in the back of his head, blowing the top of his head off. It is believed that he was slain by two men, well known to Vance and whom he trusted.
 The shot was heard by guards at the state farm, but they did not in- vestigate because Vance was accus- toned to becoming intoxicated and firing a gun. The body was found yesterday morning lying at the front door of his little store.
 Dr. Charles Dixon, coroner of L1n' coin county, conducted an inquest yes terday, which was attended by Prose cutting Attorney T. G. Parham of Pine Bluff. Nothing was developed at the inquiry to provide clue to the mur- derers, and the jury's verdict was that Vance came to his death from a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
House Ends Long Fight in Congress by Vote of 295
 to 2 on Measure.
ALL AMENDMENTS
 WERE DEFEATED
Attempts t0 Exempt l. C. (. and War Finance Corporation Failed Sterling and Gillette
 Voted Nay.

Washington, May l4-Thc long fight in congress over the OVcrman bill empowering the president to re organic government departments ended late today with passage of the measure unamendcd by the house. It now goes to President Wilson for his signature The vote was 295 to 7, representatives Sterling of Illinois and Gillette of Massachusetts, both Republicans, casting the only negative votes.
 What opposition there was in the house when the bill came from the senat began to crumble yesterday and today and it was hardly in evi- dence. Several amendments to limit the powers proposed for the presi- dent were voted down with little de bate.
 A proposal to except the interstate commerce commission was defeated 213 to 97 and another ti exempt the war finance corporation and the capi- tai issues committee was rejected l09 to 61. Representatives Moore of Pennsylvania and Tcwner of Iowa, Republicans, sought vainly to insert an amendment to require the presi- dent to report to congress no changes in departments while Representative Gould of New York, Republican, want ed to amend the action authorizing the president to establish an execu- tive agency tc have jurisdiction over the aircraft production so as to make compulsory the establishment of a separate aircraft department
 Representative Fordney of Michi- gan, Republican, told the house he had made un his mind to vote against the measure, but had changed his mind today after talking tc an army officer
 Just what changes under the law are contemplated never has been in- dieactd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
ZEEBRUGGE AND
 OSTEND BOMBED

London, May 14.-The admiralty announces that during the period of May 6-12 inclusive air force contin- gents working fro mDunkirk carried out successful bombing operations against the Ostend docks and sea, plane base, the Zeebrugge mole and lock gates and enemy shipping in the vicinity.
 Several direct hits were obtained on the sheds on Zeebrugge mole, and a large shed at the seaplane base was completely burned up," the statement continues, "In the course of the of- fensive patrols six enemy machines were destroyed and two others were driven down out of control. One of ours is missing.
 "on May 10 one of our seaplanes in the North Sea sighted Zeppelin on patrol, and an indecisive action lasting half an hour was terminated by the Zeppelin retreating to its base"
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LIGHT WILL Bf
 OFF 30 SECONDS
 EACH NIGHT AT 3
Pine Bluff Asked to Devote
 Half Minute Each Day for Prayer

Beginning next Saturday and con- tinuing thru Red Cross War fund week, every light in Pine Bluff will be turned off for 30 seconds at 9 o'clock each evening. In these 3 sec onds every one is asked to repeat a short prayer for the victory of the American armies and these of the al lies, and that our boys will return safely. Copies of the prayer are to be printed in the newspapers, and other >/circulated.
 This announcement was made at the Rotary club luncheon yesterday by T. J. Collier, manager in Jefferson county of the Red Cross war fund organization. The purpose is to inn press the people clearly with the duty resting upon them, if they would properly support and succo' the boys who have gone forth sacrifice their lives perhaps, that America may re- main free.
 Capt. A. R. Harris, aide to Mai Gen. :, D Sturgis, yesterday tele- graphed Dr. J. l. Norris that the 345th regiment band of "A pieces will be sent to Pine Bluff Saturday for the parade and mass meeting, and will re main over Sunday. The parade will be held Saturday evening, with meet ing at the tabernacle immediately af- terward. No subscriptions will be ask ed at the meeting.
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House of Bishops Disap- proves Action on Ground
 of Illegality
CONFERENCE ELECTS
 THREE NEW BISHOPS
ReyS. John VI. Moore 0i \asLyiIIex ". F. McMurray of Louisville. and [. V. W. Darlington of
 W. Va.. are Named

Atlanta, Ga, May 14.-The election of three bishops in the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, concluded lively session today at the general conference, during which the college of bishons announced it's veto of the actions of the conference in granting laity rights to women and handing the ritual from "holy catholic church to "Christs hold church."
 Balloting for the bishops continued thru the afternoon session. The Rev. John M Moore of Nashville, Tenn. and w. F. McMurray of Louisville, Ky. were elected on the first ballot by 1S7 to 167 votes, respectively out of possible of 327 votes. On the third ballot, the Rev. U. V. w. Darling of Barberville, w. Va, was elected by 193 votes, 162 being necessary for a choice. On the second ballot the Rev s. M. Parker of the Louisiana con- ference received 130 votes, the next highest tc bishop-elect Darlington. Dr. Parker after the result of the first blalot was announced requested the conference not to vote for him, but on the second ballot he received more votes than on the first.
 The Rev. James Cannon of Rich mond, Va, and H. M. DuBose of Nash vile, Tenn, received more than 100 votes. Before adjournment this after noon the conference ordered another ballot. the result of which will be an- nounced tomorrow morning.
 Il fol, hn net few years has been secretary cf the home department of the board of mls-- sions in Nashville, while Bishop-elect McMurray for the past twelve years has been secretary of the board of church missions. The Rev. Darlington bishop-elect, is a prominent member of the West Virginia conference.
 Women Defend on Conferences
 The action of the college bishops in ference in regard to women's rights vetoing the actions of the general con and the changing of the ritual, on the ground that both measures were llle- gal was being widely discussed to- night in conference circles. Heated discussions followed the bishops veto. The annual conferences vote favor ably then the measures proposed Will become lasw. Women members, it was said tonight, are confident the annual conferences will ratifv the legisla- tion.
 The following delegates were elect ed as committee to select the next meeting place of the general confer ence: w. E. Williams. B. F. Lipscomb, J. w. Perry, E. B. Chappelle, and w.. w. Ball.
 Naval Address Conference /. pr. c. c. Neal, president of the Hay wood Industrial college for negroes at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, delivered a fraternal address before congress to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
Twenty Four States to Fur nish Registrants for Gen
 eral Military Work.
ARK ANSAS IS NOT
 AFFECTED BY CALL
Latest Order is Part of Plan oi Coy crnment t0 Hasten Men tO France. and as Result There will he }GG.-
 G0O Wen Moving to Camps.

Washington. May 24.-Twenty-fo states and the District of Columbia were called upon tonight by Provost Marshall General Crowder to furnish fer the National Army 51 ,600 more men qualified for general military service. Movement of drafted men to the camps under this call is to ex- tend over two neriods, from May 20 to 24 and from May go to June ?. These dates were fixed because dur ing. the five days beginning May 25 approximately 233 ,o00 called for re- gently, will be moving to the camps.
 Tonight's call marks further de- velGpment of government plan for hastening men to France ard replac- ing them as rapidly as they vacate the training centers. In all, 2S4 600 diaftees will be jou1neying from their homes to military camps be- tween May 20 and June ?. Including numerous calls for technical and specially qualified men, the total number summoned during May is something like 366 500, nearly half of the SOC, 900 expected to be called this year.
 While officials did not explain why only half the states were asked to furnish men at this time, it is under stood that the seditions to be drawn upon were arrived at thru considera- tion of the proportion of quotas al ready called in some cases and of the location of vacated training camps.
 The camps selected for the regis trants afefcted by tonights order are not all National army camps, show ing that men are to be sent wherever room may be found for them. In sev- era instances, men from certain states are ordered to go to camps to which men from their states are not usually assigned.
 States Drawn Upon
 For the movement from May 20 to 24: District of Columbia, 300 to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga; Georgia, 200 to Fort Oglethcrpe, Ga; 800 to Fort Screven, Ga; Oklahoma, 1000 to Jackson Bar racks, La.; 1900 to Fort sam Hous- ton, Teaxs; eKntucky, 2500 to Fort Thomas, Ky; Tennessee, 1900 to Fort Thomas, Ky.
 For the movement from May 29 to June 2: Illinois. $500 to Jefferson Barracks, Mo-; 4,0O0 to Fort Thomas. Ky.; New Mexico. 800 to Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Oklahoma, 1000 to Jackson Barracks, La.; Pennsylvania, 2,75O to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; 500 to Fort Screven, Ga.; 800 to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
 The other states called upon to furnish men are California, Colorado, Indiana, New York, Washington, West Virginia, Kansas. Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Roodes Island, Vermont, and Wyoming.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
WILLIAMS WARNS
 Of NEED FUR A
 SUGAR LICENSE
Today is First Day of Opera; tion of New Sugar Con
 servation Ruling.

Today marks the first day of the op- eration of the new licensing provision of the food administration for manu- facturers who use sugar. Thenew rule applies to all canners, soft drink, candy, ice cream, soda water manu- lecturers and all ether concerns whose products contain sugar.
 State Food Administrator Hamp Williams is calling attention to the necessity for observing this law and warns against the penalties for viola tions. The following telegram was re- ceived from Mr. Williams last night:
 Twill you please print on the first page announcement that on and after Wednesday, May h, sugar must not be sold to any one using sugar for manufacturing purposes until tpur- chaser has received from this office official sugar purchasing certificate. Wholesale and retail merchants should be careful not to violate new sugar rulings. These regulations ap- ply to canners, soft drink, candy ice cream, soda water, and to every in terest using sugar in manufacture of products for sale. All applications for cugar purchasing certificate should be addressed to sugar division, state food administrator, Little Rock. Se- we're penalty will follow violation of new rules for sugar conservation.
 "HAMP WILLIAMS,
 "Federal Food Administrator for
 Arkansas"
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First Army Plane Visits City;
 FlOckS Will Come Here Later
Leuts Harvey and Rudd Furnish Thrills for Town oy Daring and skillful Work with Biplane, While
 Here to Select Landing Site.

ed to greet the aviators, the first American army men to visit Pine Bluff by airplane, and autos were parked all about the field. When they landed in the cotton patch, there was rush and about two acres of young cotton was trampled down, according to the colored ma who rents the fleld'
 The young officers were the guests of the Rotary Club at luncheon. They voiced appreciation of the welcome accorded, and expressed the hope and the belief that a suitable landing place could be found here, as they, Hwanted to come over again" and knew the other fellows would want to come over" to such a patriotic hospitable people.
 Before ascending in their plane again, the officers were shown sev- eral proposed sites. They said they would circle around. and see if any thing "lcoked better" than the field in which they landed. If so. they would notify the committee. About 30 acres they said would be sufficent, .provlo ing the tract is not surrounded by any obstacles. The reason. they eX, plained, is that engine trouble is mos,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
ALL NEWPORT
 FIGHTS FLOOD;
 BREAK REPAIRED

Little Rock, May 14.-With the White river five feet above the flood stage at Newport, every available man in the city is working on the levee at Jacksonport, four miles above there tonight. Breaking of the levee would flood Newport. All women and children have been sent from the city. .Jacksonport levee broke late today, but the workers by desperate efforts stopped the break, and tonight are hopeful that the levee will hold.
 The water is falling in the upper reaches of the White river but is ris- ing in the Black river, which empties into the White just above Newport, and the situation will remain pre- carious for several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
Heavily Bombarding Allied lines While Reconstruct ing Shattered Armies.
.A1rNCH ATTACKS
 AT TWO POINTS
p.notrotp British Line, Only to be nr;,en Out by Australians--(!9in in
 FoothOld in French Line on Hill A..

While the Germans continue to re
 eonstruct with fresh elements their bnits, shattered by the allies dur
 no the recent big offensive, they are
 keeping up intensive bombardments
 eainst British and French sectors in Flanders and Picardy. They also lave become embroiled with tno
 French in heavy artillery duels in Champagne and in the Vosges noun |ans. Nowhere on any part of the Lines from the North sea to the Ewiss frontier, has there been any in Fantry engagement of great impor- lance.
 Near Morlancourt which lies to the south of Albert. the Germans deliver ed an attack against the British front bf nearly mile and at one place bpnetrated a British position. The Australians. in counter attack, almost
 Immediately recaptured the ground, hnd the enemy suffered heavy losses, and was repulsed on the other parts bf the front
 . A similar operation was attempted hgainst the French on hill A. the Bcene of many previous bloody .en- counters ill the Kemmel sector. Un- Official accounts say the enemy gain ed foothold on the rugged slope but that the French were pressing them hard, while Field Marshal Haig, in his latest communication, asserts that Ian attack north of Kemmel (which might include hill 44) was repulsed. North of Robecq in Flanders, the British took the initiative into their |Own hands and in an attack inflicted Casualties on the enemy and captured prisoners.
 On the Amiens sector the French carried out similar maneuver, with Hike results.
 Wherever the Germans essayed a |sroke, except near Morlancourt and lnlll44. they met with almost instant |repulse at the hands of the allies. Germans Rebuild Line Altho the Germans everywhere are in comparative quiet, eX- |cept for their artillery work. it is real |'2ed behind the allied lines that this |slate of affairs will not last long, for |'ne enemy is known to De preparing |msthodically for a resumption of hos |!llltles. The strengthening of the line |S nclng made both in man and gun po"er and in reconstructing, regi- |aehls that were shot to pieces by the |allled guns during the big drive. The |uefnans are bringing up men who nave had no part as yet in the great |EsHasele. When the blow is to be de- |lNered apparently is beyond the |lsaim even of surmise, but it is not |pfooable that it will come until th' eAemy is fully prepared in every way |.o give mighty battle to gain his ob- |lec,lVe-the separating of the British |a,u trench armies and the opening ol fairway to the channel ports.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
Reedy Vance Slain and Robbed ali
 Little Store Near Convict Farm
Noted Convict, Slayer of White Man, Negro and China man, Victim of False Friends Who Hide Well Their Identity-Slayers Overlooked
 $4OO in Cash

gunshot wound at the hands of par ties to the jury unknown.
 Slain by False Friend.
 That Vance was killed by some one he trusted was indicated by testimony at the inquest. He would never leave the little oneroom house he occupied, and which was situated near the store, after dark, unless summoned by some one in whom he had confidence.
 It was stated that Vance was ac- customed to keeping several hundred dollars in cash on hand. and in two boxes in the store yesterday about $400 was found. Other boxes he used to store money in. He had sent $400 to the Merchants and Planters bank at Pine Bluff last week, and Dr. $. w. Colquitt said he had deposited for Vance on Monday $231 in the Mer- chaants and Planters bank.
 Tracks of two mules were found leading to and from the store. It is believed that the animals were ridden bv the murderers, who adopted this plan to avoid being tracked by the bloodhounds from the state farm, as they would have been had they gone on their murderous mission afoot.
 Vance is believed to have been
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15

,,alt plrst Lieut.. Earl M. Harvey, in iiaarge of flying at Eberts field, near puaa p,iJke' and Second lieut.. Guy K. raaa' ;na m charge of cross country fly RPls Rss.s st the same field, flew to Pine ova. a.l yesterday in bi-plane, to look stst;. stM ground m for a site for a landing FFsss.On; Fra.; They came in place of Major uha viha1zeil' commandant at the camp, nass nao was as detained there by other bus
 f;a1S sSS They alighted in the Barrow Ge;s,,,;e.as Gs, east of town, instead of the tha hLel.er 1oaae place. picked for them by Sjmoooue ooea1 n, committee in charge-Mayor Chau Tl,.,on Bloom, H. I. Holderness of the H Hi1er aa Of Commerce and George rnesaua auams of the Rotary club. The trsss tresence of wires, a billboard and tbsrs around the Geisreiter site led
 u Seu to select the adjoining field.
 seral hundred people had gather
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
LIBERTY MOTORS
 BEING USED IN
 BRITISH PLANES

Washington, May 14.-American built Liberty motors may first reach the fighting lines in France driving French and British scout machines. It was learned tonight that urgent re- quests from the allied governments for early delivery of the American engines have been received and are being met. Shipments have already been made to Great Britain and there are intimations that General Pershing approves diverting additional motors to meet French and British require ments, even if further delay to pro- ducton of American scout machines results.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
PERU'S FRIENDSHIP
 FOR AMERICA GROWS

An Atlantic Port, May 14.-The spirit of friendship of Peru toward the United States has shown mark ed increase since this country entered the war and Peru broke diplomatic relations with Germany, said Benton McMillan. American minister to Peru, no his arrival here today on South American ship Political conditions in Peru, he said, were stable, and the business of the country was improv- ing daily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
FAMED PUBLISHER
 DIES IN FRANCE

Beaulieu, France, May 14.-James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the New York Herald, died at 5:3O o'clock this morning after having been uncon- scious for two days.
 MT. Bennett's last words before re lapsing into unconsciousness were in relation to his newspaper interests.
 Mrs. Bennett was with her hus- band when he died.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
TAFT AND WALSH
 TO SETTLE STRIKE

Washington, May 14.-Former Pres ident Taft and Frank P. Walsh. joint chairmen of the war labor board, were authorized by the board today to undertake settlement of street railway controversies in Cleveland. Ohio. and Detroit, Mich. They will visit both cities the latter part Of this month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
U. $. PLANE FALLS;
 TWO AVIATORS DEAD

With the American Army in France, May 14.-Falling thru the clouds, an American airplane crashed to earth two kilometers behind the American lines in the Foul sector late thls ar ternoon. killing both the pilot and the observer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-15
The Weather

s*.*.* .s. .*.s.s3 elouSu.a uaesday and Thursday, partly nesd,v warmer in east portion We'd
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