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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
ASK REMOVAL OF TWO
 DRAFT BOARD MEMBERS
Willard Pendergrass of Altus, on Western Appeal Board, Subject
 of Attack.

Ozark, Aug. 5.-Citizens of Frank opted a resolution calling upon Gov ernor Charles H. Brough to remove J. P. Clayton as a member fthe To- cal board of this county, and Willard Pendergrass of Altus as a member of the district appeal board for Western Arkansas.
 This action was taken after Dr. l.. D. Cargile of Bentonville, member of the district board, expressed him. self as endorsing the protest of the meeting in connection with the case of Herman D. Huggins, son of a wealthy Franklin county farmer, who was given deferred classification. Dr. Cargile stated that he had vot- ed against Huggins a deferred clas- sification but that Pendergrass and Ira D. Oglesby of Fort Smith, also a member of the board, had voted for a deferred classification. Dr. Cargile told the meeting that as a result of the way Pendergrass and Oglesby voted, he had asked them to resign from the board. The meeting was the largest held here in years.
 Old timers say nothing has equalled it since the stirring dates of 1861. L.. M. Guthrie presided as chairman The district board has created much dis satisfaction, it is reported, in this county through it's action in giving I deferred classifications to Franklin county registrants. f.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
SURTAXES ON ALL
 INCOMES ABOVE;
 S2OO,OUO RAIStO
House Committee Imposes Additional Tax on Mil lionaire Crowd.

Washington Aug. 5.-Sa7taxes on all incomes above $2O0,0o0 were increas- ed with maximum of 75 per cent on all above $5,000,o00 by the house ways and means committee today in it's consideration of the $S,000,000,- ; GOO revenue bill. Incomes between $200,000 and S300,000 will pay 55 per cent surtax instead of the 52 per cent, heretofore planned; incomes of $300,o00 to $5oo000 50 per cent, instead of 58; $500,000 to $1,000,000o 65 per cent instead of 63: $1 ,o00,o0 to S5,o00,000, 70 per cent, and all above $5,000,000, 75 per cent instead of 65 per cent, as at present.
 Speaking for the treasury depart ment, R. c. Leffingwell, assistant sec retary in charge of the Internal rev enue advised the committee in favor of the English system of both excess profits and alternative war profits taxes, the treasury to apply whichev- CT plan promises the greater revenue in each case.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
DEFENSE COUNCIL
 WANTS CHILDREN
 TO ATTEND SCHOOL

Little Rock, Aug. 5.-The State Council of Defense yesterday endors- ed the campaign of the Arkansas Elm ergency Council of Education, to in- duce every girl and every body under the draft age to go to school or college the coming year. The matter was pres ented by State Superintendent, as coming direct from President Wilson, Secretary of War Baker, Commission CT of Education Claxton and others as an essential war measure. The var icus county councils of the state will be called upon to help in the campaign which is to be carried on intensively in the state during the month of Au~ gust.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
|. 5. OFFICIALS
 EXPECT HUNS ID
 STAND AT AIRNE
French Gains at Soissons Make Vesle Line Un-
 tenable for Foe.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Continuatjon of the German withdrawal to the Aisne line is anticipated by army of ficers here, although there appeared to be a new Hull in the heavy fight ing along the Vesle today and no inn portant advance were noted.
 The fact that the Vesle had been crossed in several places by both French and American light troops, scouting forward to feel out the ene my's rear guard positions, however seems to make it certain that no very determined stand along that water course is to be expected.
 Allies Have Thanked Enemy.
 The French are already on the Hanks of the German forces in the Vesle-Aisne triangle, having passed to the north bank of the Aisne near Soissons and across the Vesle near Rheims.
 The development of triple jaw pincer attack such as that which routed the enemy on the Ourcq, and with American first army corps again forming the center jaw, in indicated by the operations so far reported.
 IIc AlIlCl lldIlS dlC DCyOil ClIC Vesle at Fishes and their advance in the center would break the back of any serious resistance in the irregu- lar salient between the Aisne and the Vesle.
 Situation Full of Possibilities.
 The situation about Soissons where the French have pushed we'll out to the northeast of the city after cross ing the Asne is full of interesting possibilities to observers here
 It may that the purpose of this movement to gain such position in the rear fthe Aisne line as to force the enemy to abandon that naturally strong defensive position without q pitched battle.
 Again the purpose might be even more limited and have to do only with sweeping the enemy back from the Scissons as he has been swept back fro mthe west and northwest fronts of Rheims.
 The drive from Soissons, however, however, is headed in such direct ion that it may be the beginning of a far more ambitious rpoject by Gen. eral Foch.
 It might we'll foreshadow, of course said, extension of the battle front northward in an effort to carry the allied lines up to the Disc front, which would be one way of attempting to duplicate in the Picardy theatre what has happened in the Aisne-Marne salient.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
COLEMAN FIGHTS fOR INCREASE IN
 SUPREME COURT
Pine Bluff Delegate Also Urges More Pay for
 Jurists.

Little Rock, Aug 5,-The constitu- tional convention worked all this af- teIncon with large quorum, discuss ing the judicial article An amend ment was adopted provided that com mon pleas courts may be established
 An amendment by Delegate o. N killough that chancery courts haXe exclusive jurisdiction in probate mat tcrs was thoroughly debated and re- jccted.
 The rest of the time was taken ur with the provision of the committee for the supreme court of seven mem bers, to sit in departments or en banc
 When adjournment was taken in the evening, the question had been re- solved into whether there should be seven justices sitting in department or seven members sitting as one court as the five members now constitute the court
 Delegate J. G. Ferguson offered a substitute that the court continue as five members, with the provision thai the Legislature might, should occa- sion ever demand, increase the number and provide for them to sit in de- partments.
 MT. Ferguson accepted an amend ment by Judge Mehaffy to provide for seven justices, and that the Legisla- ture might make provision for them to sit in divisions.
 Delegate E. B. Andrews opposed the increase Judges and their salar- ies saying that it would mean an in- crease of $22,000 year in the ex- pense of the supreme court.
 Delegate w. F. Coleman, compli- menting the industry and superior worth of the supreme court, argued that it is very questionable if the necessary relief could come from per hitting the court to sit in divisions, as it would only multiply litigation. He favored an increase in the number of judges and an increase in their pay and any practical plan for providing relief from their over-worked condi- tiOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
PRESIDENTS WIFE CHRESTfNS FIRST
 HOG ISLAND SHIP
$500 Ton Cargo Carrier Quistconck Launched
 at Big Yards.

Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-America to- day began to replace the tonnage sunk by German submarines in the days be- fore the Allied ship yards had reach ed a production equal to the toll of U-boats.
 With the launching of the 7,50O ton ,Quistconck sponsored by Mrs. Wood row Wilson, President Wilson and mo- table gathering being spectators, the stage of quantity production of ships was reached in the building program of the United States.
 From this time forward, the in- creasing output of vessels will not merely offset the naval efforts of Germany, but will steadily make up the deficiency of the world tonnage.
 The Quistconck is the first ship to be launched from the great Hog ls- land ship yard and the occasion was made wirthy of the Epoch in the na- tions' history" which Chairman Hur- ley, of the shipping board declared it marked.
 That's fine,' the presirent exclaim- ed jubiliantly to Mrs. Wilson, as his eye swept over the gigantic ship manufacturing plant, the 5000 em- ployes of the yards and many other thousands of spectators.
 Hardly had the president and Mrs. Wilson arrived at the christening stand than a huge basket of pink roses was presented to the presidents wife.
 The bearer was William McMillan, the man who drove the first rivet in the Quistconck.
 Mrs. Wilson dropped her bouquet of orchids to pick up some of the pink blossoms, then grasped both of McMil- lens hands to thank him for the gift.
 He replied that the yard employees were grateful for her coming, which he declared was a real service in in spring them to fresh efforts.
 My efforts are nothing compared to your" she answered quickly.
 American made champagne was used for the christening. Mrs Wilson was shown how to handle the be-rib- boned bottle, laughing merrily as she practiced the bio in pantomime.
 Do it right, now," he cautioned her.
 When the blocks were knocked away and the hull began to move, Mrs. Will son raised the bottle and struck the prov squarely.
 "I christen thee "Quistconck'' she said, giving the boat the ancient In- dian of Hog Island.
 There was silver spurt and the sponsor stepped back in laughing dis may, as the wine staoned the delicate grew of her dress.
 President Wilson stepped eagerly to the front of the stand to get a clear view of the work.
 Immediately after the launching the president and Mrs. Wilson and their party went to their train.
 Because of the heat, Chairman Hur- ley abandoned the address which he had prepared as the keynote of the launching.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
U. $. Troops ParticiDate

Kandalaska, Sunday, Aug. 4.-Am- erican troops participated in the landing of the allied forces at Arch. angel last week. The first detachment of the international forces included members of the Russian officers lea que.
 The participation of the Americans in the landing has been greeted en- Enthusiastically in northern Russia.
 The people consider that the Uni ted States is absolutely without sell fish interests as regards Russia and looks upon the Americans as a guar. tee of the friendliness of the allies toward Russia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
l5O OF HELPLESS WOUNDED DIE WHEN
 U-BOAT SINKS SHIP
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(Continued from page one.) the engine room, killing the third en- gineer and two other members of tho engine room force.
 The dynamo was destroyed, plung- ing the vessel into darkness. Just over the dynamo was the wardroom patients.
 Most of these were killed outrigh, by the explosion and the others, many of whom had been freshly injured bN the torpedo, found themselves trap ped.
 It was impossible for outside aid tc reach them. This part of the shir quickly settled and water flooded the wardroom, drowning the caaged men
 Stories of the fearful struggle 1r the darkness to rescue the helpless invalids are told by survivors.
 Remained Afloat Two Hours.
 The ship remained afloat more than two hours, but for a great part of the time continued under healway be cause the engines could not be stop ped.
 This condition greatly hampered the rescue Work and in addition three or four boats were smashed while be ing lowered, throwing occupants into the sea.
 All the soldier patients and nurses testify to the heroic efforts of the officers and crews.
 Had Carried German Prisoners.
 The Warilda had been ill the chan nel service two years, and this was her first crossing from France ir which she did not carry a number o1 German wounded prisoners.
 Members of the crew remarked opinion that it was of sinister signifi- canoe.
 The American Red Cross is making the survivors comfortable and putting the patients on trains to be removed to hospitals.
 A British Port, Sunday, August 4 ,-sBy the Associated Press s.)-Th' ship torpedoed yesterday morning al she was nearing home from France was struck in the after part of th' engine room Three members of th' staff were killed here and the dyna mos were destroyed, plunging the yes sel into darkness.
 Just over the dynamos was thu ward room, containing more than 10' patients. Most of these were killet outright by the explosion. The others injured by the explosion, were trapped and perished, except for few wh' jumped overheard and were picke' up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
To War On Soyiets.

London, Aug. 5.-The semi official Russian newspaper Pravda and Izves- tia declare that the provisional gov ernment of Siberia intends formally tc declare war on the Soviet govern ment within a few days according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen. The Omak (Siberia) gov ernment, it is added, has informed all neutral and allied powers of the es- tablishment of an independent Siber- ian government.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
URGES ADOPTION
 OF SUFF MEASURE

Washington, Aug. 5.-Immediate adoption of the resolution submitting the woman's suffrage constitutional amendment to the states was urged in the senate today in speech by Sena- tor Sheppard of Texas. He said "mil- lions of people are asking congress to act"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
6 GETS READY IT r 0SEND TROOPS
 TO AID RUSSIANS
lo...;nuod from page one.l

Continued from page one.) 1ls1 Inrecedes the action that has |n s''''d, determined upon, at least In U of its leading features. h inc senior officer of the lnterna- aI al force will be in supreme com |S;s nj, rule prevails even where the Fereut ore natiinal forces making up ioint expedition work on con |rent lines, through in that case the Eonal commanders, having com } control of their own forces, are nd to obey the general rules of campaign outlined by the sup e commander.
 l this case it is assumed that as an. by reason of her proximity to scene of action, and the excellent diton of her army and transport lice, will supply the largest single of troops in the undertaking, therefore following military rules, Id naturally, assign to their com- Id an officer of higher rank than in commander of the smaller erican and entente forces.
 the opinion of officials here tins Ter will be General Baron Uye- chief of staff o fthe Japanese '. he fact is recalled that the only ble violation of this international fof courtesy was on the occasion the joint expedition against the ers in China, more than a decade hen, the Kaiser, though his contin-
 was less than some of the oth- rushed a field marshal all the way ? Europe to China in order, ugh his superior rank, to be able aim eGrmany's right to command expedition.
 such small statesmanship is ex- ed to be displayed on this occa- however.
 eanwhile there is no objection tc statement that the military law
 govern joint action by interna- Il military forces are to be ob- ed in the case of this Siberian op- pon, and as there is good reason elieve they will.
 dmiral M. Knight commanding American naval forces of the Ais station, already is at Vladivostok IS flagship and is in communica. twlce each day with the navy de- ment here.
 was said that he would of course crate fully with the military au.
 tues in the execution of their pro.
 using for this purpose the yes.
 of his fleet.
 Is not permissible to indicate ius1
 z the American troops are te
 from, but in view of the knowr
 .sely w small number of seasoned
 CTS anywhere near Vladiyostok
 p''nclpie force must be drawr
 td astant point, which would
 " place the initiative in a mill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
SPANISH MISSION
 TO VISIT U. $. FRONT

Madrid. Aug. 5.-The government has appointed General de Monteverde to head a Spanish military mission which will visit the American front in France. General de Monteverde formerly was Spanish military attache at Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06

tary sense, upon the nearby Japan csc forces.
 There will be no armed resistance to the landing of the international sol diers at Vladivostok as the port prac- tically is dominated by the Japanese and British naval and military forces already there, though so far these have not interferred with the funct- ions of the local authorities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
NEW C. B. OFFICER

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 5.-The juris- diction of F. P. Johnston, General auditor of the Missouri Pacific rail- way today was extended over the St. Louis and Southwestern railway and the Louisiana and Arkansas railway by direction of A. Robertson, federal manager, it was announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
BRITISH STEAMER
 RESCUES THREE
 AMERICAN FLYERS

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 5.-Towing astern hydroaeroplane and carrying three American aviators who were picked up 25 miles off this coast. a British freight steamship arrived here today from Liverpool.
 The aviators had been ill the water three hours, having been forced to descend because of engine trouble. They were uninjured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
SUIT FOk $3OO.79

The Hottun- Kennedy Dry Dock Company yesterday filed suit against the Pine Bluff and Rosedale Packet Company to recover $300.79, alleged to be balance due on repairs made on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
Admiralty Issues Statement.

London, Aug. 5.-The admiralty this evening issued the following communication concerning the tor pedoing and sinking of the steamer Warilda:
 "The homeward bound ambulance transport Warilda was torpedoed and sunk on the third of August"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
PRESIDENT RETURNS HOME

Washington, Aug. 5.-President and Mrs. Wilson returned to Wash ington this evening from Philadelphia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06

There are estimated to be 5000 ac- tive women farmers in the United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-01
Wiconisco Boys Arrive
Safely on Foreign Shores

Wiconisco, Pa, June DIR. I. A.
Keiter and William Kelley received
word Monday from their sons, War
rem Keiter and Michael Kelley, that
they had arrived safely over SEAS
M. Pauline Kissinger, of Mary Bald
win Seminary, Stanton, Va, is
spending the summer months with
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Kissinger.
Laurence Rowe called on Tower
City friends on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. George S. j. Keen and chill
dren spent the weekend at Harris
burg.-Jere r. Esterline 'anda family
visited Russell Esterline at the Foun-
tain Springs Hospital.-Mrs. Emily
Buckley and daughter, Florence,
spent Sunday with Homer Pontius
and family at West Fairview.-Miss
Mary Schoffstall, of Harrisburg, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William e.
Schoffstall.-Mr. and Mrs. Horatio
Lewis, of Philadelphia, spent Thurs
day with d. d. Pillips.-Mr and
Mrs. Isaas Mossop have returned
home after spending several days at
Philadelphia.-Dr.I Ira f. Keiter, of
Philadelphia, is visiting his parents,
DIR. and Mrs. Ira A. Keiter.-Miss
Laura Buckley and friend, of Phila-
delphia, spent the latter part of the
week with relatives here.-Alva e.
Powell has been honorably discharg-
ed at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-01
Flag Honors 22 Soldiers
From Kreider Shoe Factory

EliZabethtOwn, Pa, June 1.-Em-
ployes of the Kreider shoe factory
have swung a service flag 8x20 feet
to the breeze on the south side of
the building which contains twenty
six stars. Engineer I. B. Kelsey did
the unfurling. - Walter Frank and
family, of Hershey, were guests of
William Roeting and family
Charles Fl. Wormley has returned
from a trip to eastern cities.-Mrs.
A. B. Marchio and three children, of
Middletown, were guests of ID. G..
Coble and family.-Charles M. Ste
phan, who is employed by the United
States government at Washington,
d. c., spent several days with his.
mother, Mrs. Annie Stephan. =
Henry Brandt, of Greensburg, was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. III. Brandt.-Clyde Coble,
Roy Wormley. Nelson Kelsey and
Ralph Wagner were guests of friends
at York.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Helm
announce the birth of a daughter
Claude Ishler, of Philadelphia, spent
several days with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Harman Ishier.-Mrs. J.
P. Sweigart was the guest of reia-
tives at Lancaster. - Mrs. Barbara
Greiner and SOM were the guests of
relatives at Harrisburg. - Harry
Kelsey, of Philadelphia, was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Heisey.-William Morgan and
family, of Harrisburg, were guests of
Jacob Fisher.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-01
Many Visitors Spending
Pleasant Days at Dauphin

The Rev. Geo. H. Johnston, of
Duncannon, will preach at the Pres
byterian Church tomorrow morn
ing.-Mrs. Ida Lewis, of Brooklyn,
is spending several days here.-Dr.
and Mrs. Thomas L. Poffenburger
and daughter. Miss Mary, of Harris
burg, are occupying their summer
home here.-Mrs. Frank Bai1lets and
daughter, of Sunbury, spent a day
with Mrs. Charles Lyter.-Mr. and
Mrs. John P. Gohl, of Harrisburg,
are spending the summer at the resi-
dence of Mrs. William Hawthorne
Miss Margaret Douglass has returned
from Harrisburg, where she visited
her brother, William Douglass
Mr.. and Mrs. William Irwin and son,
spent several days with Mr.. Irwins
sister, Mrs. Howard McElmer at
Linglestown.-Mrs. Howard Bayley
is spending the summer at her bung-
allow on the mountainside.-M
Margaret Kline. of Harrisburg, was
the guests of Mrs. Mary.S Kline on
Sunday.-Miss Orpha Specie visited
her sister Mrs. d. F. Seller over the
week-end.-Miss Emma Shimp spent
a day with Mrs. William Irwin
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conrad, of Har-
risburg, were the guests of Mr.. Con-
RAIDS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Conrad on Friday.-Mr. and Mrs.
George Moss and sons, Russell. of
Duncannon, and Major Orcas Moss,
of Washington, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
William F. Reed recently.-Mrs.
William Paul, of Harrisburg, spent
Sunday with her sister. Mrs. Daniel
Bordner.-Miss Viola McKissick has
returned from visit to her grand
mother, Mrs. Pomeroy McKissick at
arrisburg.-Robert Whiteman, of
Portland, Oregon, after spending
some time with his mother. Mrs.
Jessie Whiteman has returned home.
George Grouse. of Renova, spent
the weekend with his sisters, the
Misses Crouse.-Dr. Charles r.
Davis and Chester Davis. of Shenan-
doah, spent Sunday with the Rev.
w. H. Zweizig.-Mrs. Russell Fen
stermacher was the guest of Mrs.
Lewis Heck on Wednesday.-Mrs
George SwartZ and daughter, Vesta,
have returned home after spending
several days at Miff1intown. = Miss
Cora Cofrode is visiting friends at
Millersburg.-Miss Elijah beth Poffin-
burger is home from an extended
visit to New York.-Mr. and Mrs.
William Howard have received word
of the arrival in France of their
son, Reuben F. Howard.-Miss
Saba Clark, a student at Goucher
College, is spending her vacation
with her parents. DIR. and Mrs. w. P.
Clark.