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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
ExportatiOn of
 Arms to Mexico
 Ordered Stopped

Washington, Dec. 24.-Revoca- tions effective January 1, of all lincensas issued by the war trade board prior to last September 30 for the exportation of arms or munitions of war to Mexico, was announced today by the state de- partment.
 The announcement follows:
 "The secretary of state directs that all outstanding unused liceH- ses issued prior to September 30, 1919, by the war trade board or the war trade board section of the department of state for the exportation to Mexico of arms or munitions of war shall be revoked effective January l, 1920. Collec- tors of customs have been advised that said licenses will be of no further force or effect on or be- fore January l, 1920.
 By virtues of the authority vested in him by the proclamation issued by the president on July 12, 1919, under section two of the joint resolution of congress, ap- proved March IA, 1912, and under an act of congress approved June 15, 1917, the secretary of state prescribes that no arms or munitions of war shal be shipped from the United States to Mexico except under the licenses of the secretary of state. All applica. tions for licenses to export these commodities to Mexico must De filed with the department of state on official application forms fur. nished by that department, iron which licenses will issue"
 It was stated officially at thu state department that the situation regarding the exportation of arm: 10 Mexico was not changed by the order but it was learned that tn; government intends to impose ever sharper restrictions on the expos' tation of arms and munitions tt Mexico than it has heretofore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Record Shopping
 in New York City

New York, Dec. 24.-New York $ final day of Christmas shopping started today with a rush that ex- ceeded even the record breaking business of yesterday.
 Never before in the history of the city has there been such wide ly distributed prosperity. The stores along Fifth avenue and oth- CT streets where more expensive goods were on sale, were jammed with eager shoppers as early as were the shops in humber sec tions.
 Christmas bonuses distributed by firms in the financial district were estimated today to aggregate $30,000,000. Employees of corpora. tions, banks and brokerage firms in many cases received double the bonuses of last year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Dates for the
 Pershing Tour
 Over the Nation

Washington, Dec. 24.-General Pcrshing's tour of inspection of posts in the far west and along the Mexican border will end ill the middle of February. The cefic.al program for the last half of his grip, made public here today follows:
 Leave Chicago January 4, Kan sas City January 10, Denver Janu- .ary IA, Sale Lake City January Is, Portland January IS, Seattle January 19, Sacramento January 23 and San Francisco January "A.
 On his way westward from Chicago' Pershing will arrive at various other points as follows:
 Rockford, H., January 5; Des Moines January 7, Omaha Janu- ary 8, Leavenworth January 1O Fort Riley January 12, Cheyenne January IT, Ogden January 16. In the western department, Pershing's $ first scheduled arrival is at Sac ramento, Cal, January 23, Benicia January 24, reaching San Francis co later the same day. From Sar Francisco he will go to Los An 'geles January 26, San Diego Janu- ary 27. back to Los Angeles Janu- ary 29, Phoenixl Ariz., January 30, Maracopa January 30, Tucson and Douglas January 31 and ar rive at Ell Paso February 1. A score or more of the patrol camps and supply depots along the bor- der will be visited during this part of the tour, General Pershine reaching San Antonio February z Passing thru Oklahoma he will ar. rive at Camp Pike February II Hot Springs, Ark, and Little Rock February 12; Memphis February 13 and New Orleans February IA On his return to Washington
 Pershing will prepare from data
 gathered during his tour a repor
 for Secretary Baker containing recommendations as to whicl camps and cantonments be retain.
 ed permanently.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
GRAPHIC FORCE DIMES.

George H. Adams, owner and publisher of The Graphic, enter tained the members of the newspa- per force at Christmas dinner at the Riverside cafe early this morning, after the Christmas edi- tion of the paper had been put to bed. Beginning with oyster cock tail, the menu was complete in every way. Mir. Adams express ed his appreciation for the eff cient service rendered by members of the force in making The Gra- phic always "bigger and better" and briefly explained some of the plans in contemplation for further improvement of the paper and ser vice to it's patrons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
CURLY BROWN OUT ON BAIL,

New York, Dec. 24.-H. D. (Cur- ley)s Brown, president of the Gu ban-American Jockey club of Ma rino, suburb of Havana, arrest of Albert Piedra, son-in-law of the ed in connection with the shooting Cuban secretary of the interior, was released on $1,000 bail today, according to advices received here from Havana. The shooting took place in Browns office at the race track during the running of the fifth event December 16.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Mexican Women
 Oppose Meddlers

Mexico City, Tuesday, Dec. 23.- Resolutions of protest against projected philanthropic interven. tion in Mexican affairs by the re- cent reformed childhood conserva- tion league of the United States were passed at a meeting of the Mexican Feminist council today. The league, which it is said, pro- posed. with the financial backing of a group of the largest and best known magnates of the United States, to spend fro mtwo million to four million dollars annually ou charitable propaganda in Mexico," :" is said to be ''far sighted scheme to bring about ultimate interven- tion in Mexican affairs"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
atty Arbuckle and Vivian
 Martin at the Best
 Today and Tomorrow

Vivian Martin at the Best
 Hay and tomorrow plays the
 ssrt of Missy" in "The Bird Kiss" Missy is to up- ft the factory people among hom she works. Rupert kulf, a young man who has
 Even up a life of luxury to < settlement work, is CO., serating with her.
 \ Although married, he falls
 &pelessly in love with Missy. 2iver Cloyne offers to mar her to prevent a scandal Id she consents. Later he Sscues her from a burning &ilding, and the continuation ! this loveless marriage frms the climax of the eory.
 b"Fatty" Arbu ckle also hown in his newest rip barring comedy, "His We'd Ing Night" assisted by Al k. John and Buster Keaton.
 his big double program will B enjoyed by the children as Fell as the grown-ups.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
WOOD TO ANNOUNCE.

Mitchell, s. D., Dec. 24.-Word was received at republican dis trict headquarters here today tha. Maj-Gen. Leonard A. Wood, in- dorsed for president by the repub- lican state convention at Pierre, December 2, will file formal an- nouncement of his candidacy with the secretary of state before January 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Trucks in
 Santa Claus Role

Kansas City, Dec. 24.-A fllet of motor trucks glided over the slippery streets of Kansas City today in the role of Santa Claus To 2,2OO homes of families found worthy by welfare investigators, the fleet of trucks distributed Christmas dinners.
 A celebration for the children
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

order in the suit involvine IL,
 Texas anti-pool hall law, the eta4e .Lte attorney general today advisaj prosecuting officers to obey a tba order and cease interfering v;4h i1lh the operation of pool halls 1,a Tha order is effective until .Jannar,, or ne
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
ATTEMPT TO STEAL $4O,OOO.

Bridgewater, Mass, Dec. 24.- An attempt to steal the $40 900 payroll of the White company, shoe manufacturers, was frustrat- ed today when policeman guard ing the money opened fire on four automobile bandits who had held up the pay car. The bandits re- turned the fire and then fled i1 their machine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
2 KILLED IN SCRAP.

Charleston, w. Va. Dec. 24.-- Preston Mullens, an alleged moon- sinner and John P. Kennedy, a deputy sheriff, were killed in a battle at the head of Panther Creek in the mountains near Welcn w. Va., today, according to re- ports which reached the state prohibition department.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Mexicans to Take Part in Economic
 Gathering Soon

Mexico City, Dec. 23.-Consid- eration of vital financial problems resulting from the world war du.- ing the second pan-American fin ancial conference at Washington in January would make that con- ference of enormous importance to Latin America. said Luis Cabrera, secretary of the treasury today.
 Announcement was made of the personnel of the Mexican delega- tion which will go to Washington.
 Ygnacio Bonillas. Mexican am- bassador at Washington will rep5 resent the treasury and will act as president of the delegation while Salvador Urbine, head of the treasury departments legal bureau will act as secretary.
 Watch for Froug's ready-to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
RUFFO HERE.

New York, Dec. 24.-Tito Ruffo, noted baritone, was among the passengers arriving here today on the Italian steamer Guisieppe Yer di. from Genoa and Naples.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
Watch for Froug's ready-to- wear ad. tomorrow. 12-25-lt
TANKS SELL PLAYER.

New York, Dec. 24.-The New York Americans today announced the release of Pitcher Roy Sanders co the St. Louis club of the Ameri- can league. Sanders was recalled by the Yankees from the Toledo club last fall. New York asked waivers on him a few days ago and St. Louis claimed him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
BUY LAUHON STORE.

The Lauhon grocery store at sol West Fifteenth has changed hands according to an announcement made yesterday, and on January 1, will be owned and operated by Gus w. Wiley. MT. Wiley re- gently moved to Pine Bluff from Altheimer where he has been as- sociated with his father, B. L. Will ley in the mana cement of the Will ley Brothers plantation. w. H. Lauhon, who has been proprietor of the store for the past several years, has not announced his fu- ture plans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
NO WORD FROM SHIP.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 24.-No ad- ditional word has been received here today from the disabled steamship Corozal, in distress last night off Diamond Shoals, and last reported in tow for Hamp- ton roads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
1900 MINERS RETURN

Macon, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Two,,o hundred miners who have been ,'oe os strike against the Central roo3 ol' and Coke company since last Iv1,l u,. returned to work this morning .A's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
POOL HALLS WIN.

Austin, Tex, Dec. 24.-Follow- ing receipt of notice that Justice Pitney of the United States s1- preme court has granted a stay
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
BILLIARD CHAMPION DIES.

London, Tuesday, Dec. 23.- John Roberts, 72 years old, form- CT English billiard champion, is dead here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

Piedra told the police Brown had shot him. Brown said it was an accident. There were no wit neSSeS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25
POLICE HONOR CHIEFS.

Employees of the police depart ment showed their appreciation of the services and kindness of Chief of Police Frank Stewart and Mayor M. c. Hollis yesterday by presenting each of these officials with handsome gold-handled silk umbrella, beautifully engraved. The umbrellas were practically alike and bore the name of the re- cipient in engraving on the han dle, with the legend "From the Police Department of Pine Bluff" "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

Watch for Froug's ready-to- wear ad. tomorrow. 12-25-lt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

Watch for Froug's readv+o wear ad. tomorrow. 1o55 ~. |.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

will be held in Convention hall to- morrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

Watch for Froug's ready-to- wear ad. tomorrow. 12-25-1t It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

Watch for Froug's ready-to- wear ad. tomorrow. 12-25-1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-25

Watch for Froug's ready-to- wear ad. tomorrow. 12-25-1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02
WARREN {.
FISHER CALLED

In the prime of manhood. with a
bright future, Warren G. Fisher, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Fisher, highly
respected residents of this city, died.
New Years morning at o'clock, af-
ter 10 days illness with the prevail
ing disease of flu, followed by pneu-
monia. Warren made a strong fight
for his life and never gave up to the
last. On Tuesday his condition ap-
peared better and his family and
friends were all boyant with hope of
his recovery. Fate was against him
4 devoted husband and father; an
efficient employee and exemplary citi-
zen has gone on to his reward The
citizens of Grand Rapids mourn his
going and extend sympathy to his low
ing wife and son and relatives in this
hour of their great bereavement.
Warren G. Fisher was born on No
vember 30th 1885 at Lyons, Walworth
county, Wisconsin and was the young
est of six children. He came to Grand
Rapids in the fall of 1905 to accept
a position as bookkeeeper in the Wood
County National Bank where he has
been promoted from time to time until
he was holding the position of assist
ant cashier at the time of his death.
He made friends readily and will be
greatly missed at the banking house
He was a member Of the blue lodge
and chapter of F. & A. NJ. in this city
| and the Commandry in Stevens Point
where he will be greatly missed as a
| faithful member and officer.
He leaves a wife and year old son
to mourn his passing on. Also his
father and mother Mr.. and Mrs. W
]. Fisher of this city; two brothers
Dr.. Ben B. Fisher of Wild Rose, Wis.
Arthur W. Fisher of Port Hill, Idaho
two sisters Mrs. Alice Fletcher of
Hustisford, Dodge County, Wis; anG
Mrs. J. V. Bernens of Stevens Point
The funeral service will take place
Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
Chas F. Kellogg's residence Rev
Richard Evans of Wausau, pastor OF
the NJ E. church, officiating. The
Masonic Order will have charge OF
the funeral services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02

trunk highways under a system of pa
troll maintenance, which meant that
these highways were divided into pa
troll sections, with a patrolman in
charge Of each section, paid monthly
salary, and devoting his whole time
to keeping his section in condition.
1t meant the removal of number of
real road terrors, and system of
highways in fairly adequate condition
under normal weather conditions and
passable for traffic. Although, of
course, this excepts certain sand road
areas and certain heavy grades which
require either construction or grading
jobs of some magnitude, which were
not feasible under this years war
conditions.
1t meant the placing, on the State
Trunk Highways, of a standardized
system, with which the public is now
fairly familiar, and giving Wisconsin
the best marked highway system in
the country.
1t meant limited amount of con-
struction on certain bad sections Of
main highways, the amount being
limited by conditions growing out of
tho war.
In the matter of maintenance, $50
narolmen were on the job caring for
from six to twelve miles each. The
total amount spent on patrol main
tenance was $1,200,000 or $240 per
mile. Of this the state contributed
S1,008.000, this money coming from
the automobile license fees, and the
counties voted $192,00O.
In the matter Of construction, the
total spent on State Aid construction
was approximately S2,40o,00o and
on State Trunk Highway construc-
ton approximately s1,000,000. On
State Aid work 365 miles of road
were simply graded and drained, 116
miles were contracted with a crushed
stone surface, 174 miles with a gravel
surface, 81 miles with concrete, and
81 miles with other materials. A
total of 124 State Aid bridges were
built, costing S254,00O or about ST.
O50 each. The number of county aid
bridges constructed was 456 at cost
of $4,000.
Summing it up, war conditions laid
restrictive hand on highway i'm
provements in this state this year in
cutting down highway construction
Despite that, by the system of patrol
maintenance, our main highways
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02
CHIPS FROM THE RiME BLOCK.

Well, Angel of the Record Book, turn
over one more leaf, and jot down my
resolutions. I shall try to make them
brief. But, come to think about it,
what will all the angels say when
they see my resolutions, same as every
New Years day? I suspect they'll
say: THAT duffer has dragged out the
same old set, and he'll smash 'em all
by Monday. or by Tuesday night, I'll
bet! | wish we angels had a harp for
each and every time he has made that
resolution to quit writing silly rhyme"
Poor Angel Of the Record Book
You've got q man-SiZed job, writing
down the resolutions for the New
Years morning mob l would sug-
gest you save your strength and over
head expense, by making up some rub
Der stamps for ten or twenty pence
Just save the stamps this evening,
and file them all away Youm need
them in a year from now, another New
Years day!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02

ing look around the neat clean little
sitting room. Il say, Robert, 1 had a
bid today on some Of your property
here"
That's good" responded Robert.
priclzing up his ears, ever keen for
business.
"The towns growing and getting
crowded, and a client is thinking of
buying some street frontage and build
ing a half dozen bungalows as a
speculation. l wondered if your va
cant corner beyond here mightn't suit
him. What are you asking for it an
acre?'
AN acreI" fairly shouted Robert.
'Humph that's COOL Why, the land
is fully a quarter of a mile nearer
town than the new subdivision of Jem
Lane. He charges lot prices, and so
shall l."
The br0ther-in-law hunched his
shoulders and looked dubious. "See
here, Robert" he said. I'm going to
be plain with you. I've brought half a
dozen customers here who want to
build, and lost all Of them. The loca-
ton isn't 80 bad; its direct street
and TIE widest in town, but the minute
they see those rickety sheds facing the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02
PATRIOTIC
MEMORIAL
SERVICE
To Be Given Under the Auspices of
Company K In the Armory
January 5, 1919

The people of the southern half of
Wood County, are to join in holding
an impressive memorial service, de-
dicated to the soldier sons of this COM
I munity, who at the call of their coun-
try, gave themselves to her service;
and that "the world might be made
decent place for men, women and
little children to live in," have made
the greatest Of all sacrifice and laid
down their lives for their friends.
1t is right and most fitting that
this service should be held, and that
to these sons from this city, and our
neighboring villages, towns and rural
districts, every honor and distinction
which lies within our power, should
be given.
To this end an impressive Mem
orial program will be carried out on
Sunday afternoon, o'clock, Jan. 5.
at the armory in Grand Rapids
ROLL OF HONOR
Killed in Action
Private Gustave Closuit, A. E. F.
Corp. Paul Pazurek, A. E. F.
Pvt. Henry Lipsitz, A. E. F.
Pvt. Fred Bruderli, C. E. F.
Pvt. Paul MANI, A. E. F.
Pvt. Fred Case
Pvt. Chas. Robert Hagerstrom, A E F
Pvt. Archie Hamel, A E. F.
Pvt. Eugene Cyril Timlin, A. E. F.
Pvt. Edward Semenski, A. E. F.
Pvt. Harry Palmer, A. E. T.
Pvt. John A. Posch, A. f. F.
Pvt Ole Peterson, A. E. F.
Killed in Airplane Accident
Lieut.. John Buckley, A. E. F.
Died of Disease
Pvt. Edward J. LANCER
Pvt. VIM. Kallman, II S. Navy.
Corp. Lawrence J. Akey.
Pvt. Geo. Babcock, U. S. Navy.
Pvt. Gus. Brostowics, A. E. f.
Pvt. Alex Grundkowski.
Pvt. Valentine Weber, A E. F.
Pvt. John Coates.
Ap. S. Robert Perry Higgins, U. S.
N.
up. S. Lucas Frank Jackan, U. S. N.
Pvt Max Gewanski.
Pvt. Lucius Boltwood, A E. F.
Seamon Harvey Christian Larson, U.
s. n, died Of disease.
Pvt. Alvin Edward Miller, U. S. A
Lieut.. Francis E. Potts, U. S. A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02
REV. OzORA
5. DAVIS

Those who attended the Sunday
morning and evening services at the
Congregational church last Sunday,
December 29th, will never forget the
two excellent talks delivered by Rev.
o. S. Davis, President Of the Chicago
Theological Seminary They were
both up to date and had special ref
erence 10 the New World" now in
the making. He certainly left some
thing with his hearers to think about
and digest. His compliment to our
President was well deserved and great
Iy appreciated. The people of the
world are now forced to do a great
deal of thinking to formulate a New
World" which will give all men and
nations equality ard justice in all
things. Mr.. Davis is certainly a ripe
thinker and an eloquent talker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-01-02
THE PROGRESS
Of THE HIGHWAY
MOVEMENT
By F. A. Cannon, Executive Secretary
Good Roads Association, Wisconsin

Paradoxjcal as it may seem, al
though less money was spent and less
construction was done on the high
ways of Wisconsin in 1918 than in
several years, the main highways of
the state were never in better condi-
tion than during this year. Tourists
who have travelled extensively all
verify this fact.
The cause of this seeming paradox
is found in the fact that because of
conditions growing out of the war
construction work was radically cut
down-but this was far more than off
set by the inauguration of system
of patrol maintenance on the 5000 mile
of state trunk highways. This
meant that some of the work of i'm
provement was done on practically ev-
cry mile Of the state trunk highway
system. Prior to this year, under the
State Aid act, there was no system
of patrol maintenance, but very little
maintenance of any character, and
highway improvement limited to con-
struction done in a piece meal way
on small stretches of road, while prac-
tically nothing was done on the bal
ance of the highway.
The year 1918 will be noted as the
beginning of a new era in highway
work in Wisconsin. It marked a def
mite advancement in the fact that the
State Trunk Highway Law became
operative, and the State Aid Law,
while the state had certain powers
of supervision and assisted financially
the county was the unit of highway
construction and scattered sections of
road were being built from the local
point of view. Maintenance was a
negligible quantity. The State Trunk
Highway Act this year accomplished
these three things.
1t placed 5000 miles of our main