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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
ONE BLAMED
FOR THE REVERSE
AROUND CAMBRIA
New York Tribune)

London, JAN. l7.-Beyond exoner-
ating Field Marshal Haig, the result
of the inquiry into the Cambria de-
feat-or, rather, as much of it as
Chancellor Bonar Law saw fit to
make public in the House of Com
mons-has been to shed but little
light on events.
The Cabinets finding is that the
higher command was not surprised
by the German counter attack and
that proper and adequate DISPOSE
tons" had been made to meet it.
No More Information Now
Apparently for the present this is
all we are going to learn about this
military reverse. since Bonar Law
went on to say that the Cabinet con-
sidered it highly detrimental to pub
lie interest to have a public discus
sion on the 'brea kdown which I'M
doubtedly occurred and is satisfied
that all proper steps are being taken
to deal with similar situations in
the future.
Question Is Evaded
What several members OF the House
of Commons wanted to know was
whether any one had been cashier
ed as a result of the inquiry. H)gge
asked this question bluntly, but Bon
ar Law evaded the query, as we'll as
a subsequent n in which HogGe
asked if no disciplinary steps had
been taken in regard to any one in
of these operations. The
Chance'lor's reply was that nothing
could be gained by a discussion of
the subject.
Germans Make Stat ment
In view of the British reticence to
discuss the matter, it is interesting
to see what the Germans have to say
about the Cambria affair. SAYS the
'Frankfurtcr Zeitung": I'VE have OBJ
possession of several English
and therefore have definite
information as to the design of the
undertaking in this attack.
The English order reads The aim Of
this undertaking is to break through
enemy's defensive system by
means Of a surprise attack. support
ed by tanks, and to throw the caval-
~ through the gups thus made for
purpose OF gaining more ground
But what happened? The whole
affair is now a matter of common
knowledge. Our lines were certain
penetrated. But the limit of the
advance was marked by heap
sd-up masses of dead bodies and
cavalry. German leadership
md defensive ability called a halt
here.
Silently Prepare Counttr
"A German counter attack was ST.
emily prepared. and on November
20 ten days later, it broke on the
with full force.
The counter attack resulted in the
'ecapture of almost the whole Of the
erritory we lost; in fact, we gained
considerable stretch Of ground on
10th wings beyond the old line.
There are therefore good grounds
or England's present sober mood.
An English authority to whom this
'nemy account was referred declared
he statement about the captured or
|ers was a deliberate lie. He admit
ed that after their initial success
he British certainly tried to capture
'ambrai. but he described the VIII ole
flair as a gigantic raid. |,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
Much Work Last Year
Big Saving Is Effected

As a result of this destruction of
stock-killing animals a large saving
of cattle, sheep, goats. horses, swine,
and poultry has been effected, in ad-
dition to reducing greatly the danger
to human life from rabies. Stock
men have shown much interest in
the work and in numerous instance,
have contributed funds for coopera-
ton. The States of Nevada. Utah,
and Washington are also cooperat-
ing, having appropriated substantial
sums for the purpose.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

New York grocer> not being ac-
quainted with the pinto beans of the
southwest, refuse to handle them.
They m be confusing them. with
the Mexican jumping beans which
are an entertainment rather than a
food.-El Paso Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

"The retailer who. to curry favor.
calls his special customers Casually
rich), and tells them that if they
keep mum he will send them a bag
of sugar. is not only a slacfer but
he is a robber of the poor to pay the
rich"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

DR.. Nathan Boyd's new canal
scheme lis 100 per cent. facts-and
facts are stubborn things. II Califor-
mia can stand 100000 for a water
supply why can't the metropolis Of
the great Southwest stand just ST.
OO0.0O0?-Las Cruces Citizen,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

The Bolshevik-G German peace con-
ference has struck lust such a snag
IS nigh. have been expected in the
transaction of any business when
10th parties are untrustworthy.-
Providence Journal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

The shirt of Bunker Hill and San
tiago still exists. despite the ACTIVITY
If German p-opapandists. Americans
are still willing to die that liberty
and Justice may live.-Idaho Council
Bulletin.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

Have you a Baby Bond. 1t is
designed for the humblest citizen,
as well as for the most exalted. II
gives everyone 4 chance South
Dakota On Duty.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

When a registrant who didn't finish
the "colored graded school" gets a
questionable" is he blame If he
doesn't know VIII ether it is the pro-
spectus Of a rubber plantation or a
folio Of testimonials for a kidney
ure?-Louisville Courier-Journal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

Secretary of War Baker seems to
be the only person connected with
the secretary of war probe who is
satisfied with Mr.. Bakers explana-
ton OF how things happened to hap
pen. Standardization won't satisfy
the public, at least.-Hillsboro Ad-
vocate.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

If you are saving food and elimin-
ating waste yourself, possible your
neighbor isn't. Talk to him and find
out. II he isn't show him why he
should.-Missouri On Guard.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

Haiti has forbidden the export Of
foodstuffs to countries at war with
the United States and countries as
ISOLATED with them in the war.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

When we get the wrong telephone
number twice running. our rage
against the central powers is posi-
lively unbridled.-Chicago Tribune
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

Senator La Toilette the country's
disgrace seems to be peacefully
slumbering in the arms of senatorial
courtesy.-Hillsboro Advocate.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01
COLORADO WOLF
HAS KILLED $1,000
WORTH OF CATTLE
(We ekly News letter.

A single wolf in Colorado took a
toll of nearly S 3 1000 worth of cattle
in one year; in Texas, 2 wolves kill
ed y sheep valued at 50 each during
a period of two weeks; in Oregon,
4 coyotes in two nights killed Is
purebred rams valued at $50 each
and ! bobcat in New Mexico in one
month killed So lambs, ! eve, and |
goat belonging to a single ranch
man. These points are brought out
in the report on the work of the
Bureau of Biological Survey Of the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1917.
Inroads On Production
The destruction Of such stock-kill-
ing animals has a direct bearing on
the increased production and on
servation Of the Nations food sup
ply. Their control means that stock
and poultry raising car be conduct
ed with safety, and with this in view
the bureau employs a force of Us
to 800 hunters and trappers who
hunt these animals, They accept
no bounties from any source, all
skins of animals taken becoming the
property OF the Government. Last
year the proceeds from this source
amounted to approximately $4,000.
Much Work Last Year
During the year 50,5l2 predatory
animals were taken, including $50
wolves, 22y342 coyotes, lN mountain
lions, 5.053 bobcats, and 90 bears.
Bears are generally considered game
animals and are not molested by the
predatory-animal hunters except in
cases Of individuals known to have
the habit of killing stock. In ad-
dition to the capture of animals by
means of traps and shooting, extern
sive poisoning campaigns were con-
Quoted, and it is co~nservatively es-
that at least $4,000 predatory
animals were destroyed in this man.
ner.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

The German peace aims on the
eastern front include adding an &c"
to Slav.-Providence Journal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-01

II won't do any good to beef about
= heefless Observation-Disclosures Bull
letin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
Dixie Senators Oppose Fixing
 Cotton Price
Conferred Tuesday With Chairman Baruch of War
 Industries Board.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Washington, Sept. 10.-Southern senators who oppose any government tai action toward fixing the price of cotton presenter their case to Chair mn Baruch of the War Industries board today.
 MT. Baruch promised to confer with the senators aagin after he had an opportunity to discuss the matter with his associates of the board.
 It was agreed that no announce ment would be made on the subject until after a second conference be- tween MT. Baruch and the senators.
 Senator Smith of South Carolina spokesman for the senators made the following statement.
 "Mr. Baruch met with the repres- entatives of the cotton producing states according to appointment.
 After a full conference in which all phases of the subject were dis cussed, it was agreed that MT. Bar uch was to lay the matter before his associates and confer with us again."
 The war industrie board announced recently that appointment of the con- mission to investigate the cotton sit uation was planned with view of making recommendations toward stab ilization of prices. Protests from all over the cotton belt result, the an nouncement being generally regarded as a move toward price fixing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
U-BOAT SUNK OFF ATLANTIC
 COAST SEPT 3

Washington, Sept. 10.-Destruction of an enemy submarine on Sept 3 off the Atlantic coast by gun fire from the American steamer Frank H. Buck, was reported to the navy department today by the master of the steamer.
 He said that two shots were ohserv- ed to hit the submarine, which sank after terrific explosion.
 The submarine, the captain said, opened fire on the steamer at a range of 1,400 yards, but when it found af- ter ean interchange of three score shots that it was outranged by the Americans guns it tried to draw off.
 It was then that the ship put in the two shots which the captain be- heves destroyed the enemy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
HUNS HAVE THREE LINES DEFENSE ON
 A|NOENBURG LINE
First One Paralleling the Other Two Which Provide
 For Wide Retreats.
By Associated Press,

Paris, Sept 10.-There are three German lines of defense behind the Hindenburg line, the first closely par alelling it and the others providing for retreats along wide fronts, accord to an outline of the German defense system printed by the Matin today. The first line in the rear of the Hin denburg position, according to the newspaper, starts from the south of Lille and parallels the Hindenburg miles.
 The second comprises line running from Lille to Metz, the intermediary points on which the newspaper does not indicate.
 This line would be about 180 miles long.
 The newspaper adds there is a fourth retreat line, at which the Germans are now vigorously working.
 It runs from Valenciennes 20 miles east of Douai, in southeasterly direc- tion to Givet, on the Mouse, at the Bel gian border. The front thus indicated extends for about sixty miles.
 FRENCH CROSS CANAL
 With the French Army in France, Monday. Sept. g. (By Associated Press) (-French troops forced the crossing of the Crozat Canal today overcoming strong opposition and oc- cupying important positions in the tri- angle formed by the two branches of the canal and the road from La Fere to St. Quentin. They also advanced north of the Disc, taking the Liez fort and north of the Disc capturing Etre- viller and Roupy. Though these were operations of detail they frightened the lines around both St. Quentin and La Fere, greatly facilitating future oper- ations against both towns.
 Command Region.
 General Humbert's forces now com mand the entire region west of the river and the canal from La Fere north beyond a single track railroad that crosses the river at Mezieres. They command all of the approaches to St. Quentin from the north, west and south and are within five miles of the town. The occupation of Fort Liez gives the French command not only of the entire country around La F'ere but of the valley of the Disc to a considerable distance northward. the valley of the Serre, eastward and the railroad line leading to the Laon citadel which is' visible from the height,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
FIRST AMERICAN SHOT WAS FIRED
 0N OCTOBER 23 Alexander Arch of Indiana First Yankee to Send Shell Into the Ger
 man Line.
IS MAN WHO FIRED
 '" PIONEER" at DAWN
Twenty four Shots Fired on the Morning of October
 23, of Year 1917.
By The Associated Press

By The Associated Press
 New York, Sept. 1O.-The story of the first shot fired by the American expeditionary force in the war with Germany-a shell sent screeching in to the German lines when dawn was about to break on Oct. 23, 1917-is contained in letter sent to the Asso- ciated Press by the commander of the Indiana Battery which performed this important action in American history.
 A Ho0sier Lad.
 Alexander Arch of South Bend, Ind, sergeant in this unit, Battery o, of the sixth filed artillery-is the veteran soldier, who according to this letter, yanked the lanyard, of the pior;- ger gun to speak for the United States on the soil of France.
 Newspaper correspondents who in- sDected the gun on the day it was fired, were permitted to say in their cablegrams only that this sergeant was from South Bend.
 Was Claimed By Another.
 The honor of firing this first shot had been claimed by another member of the same battery.
 Captain Idus R. McLendon, in con- mand of Battery o, in writing of this event expresses his conviction that the people of the United States should have available an authoritive account. both because of the significance of the deed, and because, in his opinion, credit should go to the man to whom the officers of Battery o say it it due Sergeant Alexander Arch.
 Sergeant Alexander Arch of South Bend, Ind, is the man who pulled the lanyard and sent the first American shot into the hostile lines on the morning of Oct. 23, 1917 at five past six" McLenon says.
 A Special Gun Crew.
 "On this particular morning, Arch had special gun crew made up of the other sergeants who were in command of gun sections in the battery all of whom were anxious to have hand in the job, Arch, himself set off the range, and anted as number 1, pulling the landyard at the command fire Twenty four shots were fired, that morning, Captain McLendon contin- ued, and added:
 A Historical Event.
 "The firing of the first shot was an event which our division commander General -, considered. worthy of special mention, and recorded and ordere the shell cases of the first eight shots sent to his heaqouarters with a view to their preservation.
 "Later the commander in chief of the American expeditionarv forces ordered the gun which fired the first shot to be withdrawn from service and l understoo that it has been, or will be sent to the states to be kept as al relic of the great war"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
R|1|CAL POSITIONS THAT ARE NOW HELD BY
 GERMANS CONTINUE TO HOLD EYES 0F WORLD
Draft Youths Middle Aged
 Men at First
Youth 19 and 20 Years of Age and Men g to 36 Will
 Be Called First.
By The Associated Press.

By Inc Associated Press.
 Washington, Sept. 10.-Youths of 19 and 20 years and men between the ages of 32 and 36, inclusive, who register Thursday will be called to the colors first, Provost Marshal Gen. eral Crowder announced today, and until the supply of available fight ing material in their ranks has been exhausted, older men will not be inducted into the service.
 Questionnairies will go first to registrants of these ages and local boards have been ordered to proceed with their speedy classification, so that some of them may be called in October.
 Pointing out that in classifying men above the age of 31, the army draft would be "attacking the country's ec- onomic life and entering an unex- 'plored field," General Crowder in a public statement to all employers and industrial representative besought their aid in applying the plans of in- dividual deferrments "so that the maintenance of the military establish ment or of the national interest dur ing the emergency" may not be inter- ferred with.
 Before issuing his proclamation General Crowder had again pointed out that on estimates of experts the war department could expect to draw from thee classes above 31 only co., 900 men physically fit for military service and not entitled tc deferred classification on the grounds of de- pendency or occupation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
Ways and Means Committee Criticise But Promise to
 Vote Favoring It.
PLAN TO TAKE BILL
 APPROVAL FRIDAY
Caraway of Arkansas At- tacks Proposal to Place
 Tax on Cotton.
By Associated Pres.

ny ASSOCldIeQ FroS.
 Washington, Sept. 10.--Debate on the war revenue bill continued in the house today with members of the ways and means committee deliver ing prepared speeches in which they criticised some features of the mea- sure, but promised to vote for it on final passage and predicted for it the patriotic support of the coun- try.
 Leaders now plan to end general discussion Thursday with a view to taking up the bill Friday under a five minute debate, rule for consid- eration of amendments.
 In the meantime, the Ways and Means Committe will consider speci- al amendments to facilitate the sale of Liberty monds, which were sue- 'gested today iby the treasury de- partment.
 Principal speakers in the debate were Representatives Hull of Ten nessee, Democrat, Author of the pre- sent income tax law, and Longworth of Ohio, and Green of Iowa, Re- publican members of the Ways and Means Committee.
 Arkansans Makes Protest.
 Representative Carrawy of Arkan- sas, Democrat, attacked the propo- sal made by some members in the debate that tax be placed on cot ton.
 He said no protest against such tax had come from cotton growers, but declared that such legislation would be "outra geous,' the south, he said, is bearing it's share of the war cost.
 At the Senate Finance Committee hearings on the bill today, witness ess and senators criticised the ex- cess profits rates.
 Effect of prohibition legislation on the nations revenue also was brought up.
 Representative Hull told the house today that the nations tax budget after the war will be $4.- 900. 100000 annually and warned that little of this can be made up by tariff rate increases, las suggested by some members
 He urged consumption levies on sugar, coffee. tea, silk and rubber.
 Wealthy Hard Hit.
 Declaring that wealthy persons are taxed to "the absolute limit in the bill. Representative Longworth said that for future increased revenue. taxes on necessary articles of daily consumption must be resorted to.
 He predicted that these taxes may have to be imposed sooner than con- gress had expected because of pend- ing war time. prohibition legislation. which h estimated would reduce fe- deral revenue by $1.5OO,OO0,O ,O00.
 Cause Big Loss.
 MT. Longworth also said that the Presidents order stopping the of beer after next Dec 1, would cause loss of $5OO,OO0,00N fin revenue between that date and the time the dry" legislation becom- es effective.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
F KILLED AND
 SCORES INJURED
 IN TRAIN WRECK
Passenger and Work Train Meet Head On Changes
 of Time the Cause.

Alliance. Neb.. Sept 1O.-Twelve persons are reported killed and near ly a score injured in a collision be- tween Burlington train No. 43, vest bound, with a work train near here this afternoon.
 Six dead have been partly identi- fled.
 Misunderstanding on account, of the change in time between Mountain and central time is ascribed as the cause of the wreck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
TURKEY MAY TAKE
 FLING AT BULGARIA
 AND WITH GERMANY
Possibility of This Conflict Source of Worry to Off,
 cials at Berlin.
By Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. 1O-Informa- tion reached here today from a source usually reliable that Turkey has sent large force to the border of Bulgaria where trouble is brewing lover division of territorial spells of war between these two allies of Ger many and Austria-Hungary.
 The possibility of open conflict be- tween Turkey and Bulgaria is watch ed here with great interest and is known to be causing serious misgiv- ings at Berlin.
 The revolutionary spirit is rife in the Bulgarian army and among the civilian population, according to re- ports.
 The Bulgarians want more terri tory and are said to be determined to secure all of Serbia and even a DOT tion of Austria.
 They already have secured strip off northern Turkey, including one thalf of the city of Adrianople.
 Another cause for dissention is the fact that when Bulgaria was award ed the Dobrudia in the Rumanian peace treaty dictated by Germany, Turkey demanded the concession of that portion of it's northern territory that had previously been given Bull garia as a reward for entering the war on the side of the central powers.
 The recent resignation of premier Radoslav of Bulgaria is said to have been caused by his inability to- se- cure more territory and his unwilling ness to betray the central powers.
 The new premier, Malinoff, is be- lieved here to be a figure head who twill accept the dictation of Germany but the army and the populace are not satisfied with the situation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-11
kitish Advance III Spite of
 [stiff Resistance Offered l By Rear Guards.
|ENERALLY ARMIES ARE AT A PAUSE
hrther Reports of Mutiny Tn German Armies Re- ceived by British.

With the British Army in France, bt. 10 (By The Associated Press. J. fho the resistance from enemy rear ards ifas increased all along the line becially in the center areas, where a i oh greater volume of machine l and artillery fire is being encoun- led, the British troops have made Ether progress.
 Rain has fallen necessarily and the tlefields in many places now is tered with soft mud, and the shell ters are filled with ooze, which kes rapid progres difficult. At a Halt.
 Generally the armies are still at a bse, and what forward movements le been carried out, have been more the nature of line strengthening for the suppression of active Ger n positions.
 Epehy wood has been the scene of Id fighting. The British attacked today, but details are lacking. Pm a number of reliable sources it learned that the enemy is evacuat- the civilians from numerous will es and towns in his rear and is ex- ltlng his customary methods while hg it.
 Forced From Homes. he civilians in most cases are old women, and children, are being red from their homes with only a Pdful of their possessions their perty IS either being confiscated the German authorities or being rled off by the troops.
 More Mutiny Reported.
 urther confirmation of the mutin- spirit in sections of the German y has been received.
 flsoners who are in the immediate Ia.y or an engagement on Aug. 22 mat an infantry regiment of a sarlan division suddenly threw n their arms.
 aey retired declaring that they any longer.
 ! Troubles Multiply.
 aaGltlon to other troubles which ' r so nave been multiplying of late, as", Sy!nan commanders now have tsaly come to realize, that their ,sM |. or defense with respect to % &% &% s totally inadequate under the htng. '' III continuous S N most most important news from the 's fa.. sVuay in direct corrobcration of .ass s1, mat the Germans are working aa ,a.l naste 's in the preparation of
 ha. lval Il mes east of the river Lys
 s,as son.y sney are being reinforced sdssaS1 dtvslete machine gun nests in 'uerable numbers.