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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
EDITH CAVELL
WAS SUBJECT TO
DEATH AS SPY
American Army Officer
Gives Opinion at Court
martial Hearing.

Chicago, June 10.-Col. Eugene R.
West, chief of the legislative section
of the Judge advocate. generals de-
jartment, concluded his testimony
today before the court martial COM
mittee of the American Bar associa-
ton, which is looking into proposed
changes in the court martial system.
Chairman S. S. Gregory asked
whether there should not be provis-
ion excepting women from the death
penalty.
eve have heard much of the case
Of poor Edith Cavell'" he said. "vet
I have become firmly convinced that
she was subject to her fate by the
usual laws of war. Certainly the
French have executed women spies"
Colonel West agreed with the
chairman that it would only be con-
sistent with the Anglo-Saxon atti-
tude on the Cavell case to except wo-
men from the death penalty, but he
added:
81 believe that woman spy de-
serves the same fate as a man spy
Otherwise we would open the gates
gates wide to the NOSE resourceful
class of spies that is known"
Captain G. w. Beckwith, who was
trial and later camp judge advocate at
Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. said that
the "inadeouancv of counsel for the
accused" was the PRINCIPAL defect in
the present system. He explained
that such counsel usually were young
officers Of at least Indifferent legal
attainments and almost always jun
ior in rank to members of the court
and the trial judge advocate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
corrells Instructs the Grand
jury to File Names and
Addresses.
0rENS NEW FIGHT
ON PROSTITUTION
Recent Government Survey shows 81
KnOWn Prostitutes Sea, cred
About Pine Bluif-M..y
Name Patrons.

Circuit Judge W. B. Sorrells yes
terday instructed the grand jury tc
appoint a committee of it's members
to obtain the names and addresses
Of every public and private institu-
ton in Pine Bluff, and to include this
information in the report to be sub
mtted by the inquisitorial body at
this or it's next sitting. The court did
not so instruct, but it was suggested
that the jurors might also obtain the
names of the patrons of the prosi-
tutes, and inlude these in the report,
which would become public odcu-
ment when filed with the circit clerk s
office.
Judge Sorrells gave instruction for
the appointment of a committee after
delivering a strong charge on vice
conditions He cited figures from a
government report showing that
there are 81 known prostitutes scat
tered about the city, despite the aboli-
ton of the cred light" district year
ago, and the ordinances prohibiting
dsorderly houses. In the course of his
address Judge Sorrells read letter
he had received from VIM. H. Zinsser,
director of the department of public
information of the American Social
Hygiene association, urging action
against street walkers" assignation
houses and so-called private prosti-
tutes because of the menace of the
health of the community, as we'll as
the menace to the community's moral
welfare.
Five Are Replaced.
rive members of the grand jury, as
empaneled in March. were excused
from service, their places being taken
by D! c. s. McNew, Sam Katenstein,
rmchback Taylor, w. N. Trulock and
A. f. Hays. Those excused were C. F.
oDunlnlngson, A. c. Edwards. S. G..
Sstea4brook, W. c. Crittenden, and J. A.
Mcleod. ''''>' . 4
The jury spent all of Yesterday
nearing witnesses in alleged murder
a.. a." other cases presented by Prosecu-
ing Attorney r. W. Brockman The
Jury IS expected to be in session all
Of today, at least.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Z. r. Brotherhood's Spokes
man Presents Plan to A.
r. of l..
DECLARES RATES
WOULD BE LOWER
Counsel for BrOtherhOOds Calcnlatps
Saving in Interest Charges Would
Save GOO Millions
Annually.

Atlantic City, June 10.-A proposal
that organized labor insist upon pub
lie ownership of the railroads of the
country was submitted today to the
delegates attending the reconstruction
convention of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, by Glenn E. Plumb,
counsel for the Railroad brotherhoods.
Representatives of the railroad work
ers received unanimous consent from
the convention for Mr.. Plumb to eX-
plain the plan. the salient principles
Of which have received their endorse
ment. The speakers statement that
the ownership Of the systems should
be acquired Immediately, was greeted
with prolonged applause. The cheering
was renewed when Mr. Plumb said
that with the government substitute
ing government bonds for outstanding
securities, the railroads would be re
moved from the dictatorship of Wall
street"
Calculates, Lower Rates.
Government ownership of the rail
transportation systems, said the
speaker, would mean an unusual saw
ing in interest costs Of from four to
six hundred million dollars annually
and probably would permit reduc-
ton Of ten per cent in current trans
portation rates. The plan as detailed
by Mr.. Plumb proposes the operation
of the roads by a single corporation
regulated by and accountable to the
government for all it's ..acts and ex-
nenditures. Such corporation
said the Spokesman for the brOt her.
hoods, would require no capital
Harry Boland. special envoy of the
.Irish republic arrived today to ex-
plain the aims of the Sim Feiners.
AS he was unable to obtain passports
he made his way to the United States
as stoler on freighter. While
routine business was being transact
ed, crowds of delegates gathered
about him and listened to his EXPOSE
ton of the objects of his party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
CATHOLIC CHURCH
FOR UPBU|LD|NG
OF BOY SCOUTS

wa h.ailtlmore, Md, June 1O.--In con-
n 4 with the organization in Raj
nn;t p' e OF the first Catholic church
q a'' lo.t OF the Boy Scouts of America
f. 'f fo.s,. written by Cardinal Gibobns
Mariner lAo1l'lef Secretary of the Treasury
c l~,auoo IS made public in which the
car rM, says: " "''N Il '''e
IT, ne young boys of the nation are
am s lachers to be. We as nation
tbe tho nest PREPARED when we train
; i"ea'' IN the right PRINCIPLES of Amer
fit FIN %; p.:atflotism. To make them the
r Nc. citizens of tomorrow is the sac
w .,r ",ollgation that rests unon rs ali
ino n ae Iatholic church with untir-
FROM rn et NJ seeks so to train them
is 0 tbo 'helr earliest years. Religion
wel tne basis of true citizenship. W.
aoan oanie with our fellow citizens anv
lousy lone which, developing this relig.
imn H spirit, will train youth in the
dnn ;euiate obligations and duties
tba;n 's the war, have shown how
a ras, J,tganlzation helps toward such
docs sui, 1t is an organization. that
raIn; not DENY, but builds upon the
a eSnplous faith of the membar. that
e sna of him the faithful ohse "r'
aSr oil all his RELIGIOUS duties.
ton os movement for the promo.
heart right citizenship has ou1
to ny approval and we recommenf
in ana, priests and laity of America
dent answer s' to the call of the nresi.
of e. she formation of Catholic units
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
AT. OF FAVORS
REPEAL DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS LAW

Atlantic City, N. J.June TO-
A resolution protesting against re-
peal by congress of the daylight saw
ings law was defeated $50 to 154,
at today's session of the annual con-
ference of the American Federation
of Labor.
The resolution was voted down after
Ia spirited figh thad been launched
who said the daylight saving law
worked hardship not only upon la
Dor, but interferred with work on
farms.
Advocates of the resolution as
serted the law had operated to the
benefit for working men generally.
T. W. Mccullough of Omaha, dele
gate of the Typographical union, said
he law worked especially hardships
on agriculturists. He made it clear,
however, he held no special brief for
farmers, saying, amid applause,
'"God knows the farmer needs no
ally from Ohio and the southwest,
help. He is the one man at this time
who has the world by the tail and
pulling downhill."
Advocates of the resolution pointed
to the additional recreation time
made available to working men in
industry through the operation of
the law, in urging adoption of the
resolution.
Harvey w. Brown of Nework
delegate of the machinists, drew a
burst of applause when he said he
believed organized labor would ac-
complsih more if it let daylight take
care of itself and devoted it's efforts
to getting a six-hour day of work
| ing men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
APPRECIATES GRAPHIC.

81 have been receiving The Graphic
regularly for five months. and l GER
tainly appreciate them Keep sending
them until l notify you to stop" This
is the message that comes to The
Graphic from Chas r. Perry, serving
with company D, 18th regiment, U.
S. Marine corps. at Bassens, France
Young Perry is the son of o. F. Perry
of the Simpson-Webb fudniture COM
pany and clerk of the Pine Bluff camp
of Woodmen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
HTNGARIANS AGREE.

London, June 10-Bela Kun, the
Hungarian communist foreign minis
ter. in reply to a message from Pre-
lier Clemenceau, according to wire
less dispatch from Budapest, agrees
to stop hOstilities with the CZecho-
Slovaks, although he claims the
Czechs are to blame for the fighting
because they dsregarded the frontier
liked by the allies.
The Hungarian leader suggests thai
commission be appointed to settle
the difficulties between the CZechs
and the Hungarians.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Local Offices Affected.

Pine Bluff will be affected by the
strike. according to reports received
last night 1t is understood that Man
ager Luckett of the Texas Postal
and Manager Belcher of the Mackay
COMPANY will refuse to handle mes
sages if the strike stakes place. The
Western Union office probably will
not be affected. Manager Hoyler and
two operators proposing to remain
at their posts
The Associated Press operators are
not involved, and there will be no in
reference with or cessation of the
news service to The Graphic
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
ARREST BOMB SUSPECT.

Toledo, Ohio, June 10.-In the ar
rest of Paul Grottker, AZ years old,
police claim to have apprehended> a
man suspected of knowing something
concerning the bombing of homes of
government and city officials in Wash
ington. New York, Cleveland and 9th,
er cities, week ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
THREATEN TIE-UP
OF CANADIAN RVS

Montreal, June 10.-An ultimatum
that unless the railway war board ac-
cedes to the demands of the railway
shopmen Of number four division, rail-
way shopmen of America. by 10 a.. m.
next Tuesday, all the railway shop
men of Canada Wilt strike, was is
sued today.
Thirty-five thousand men would be
affected and every railway In Canada
would be tied up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
5000 r. r. SHOPMEN
ON N. AND w. IDLE

Roanoke, Va, June 10.-More
than 5000 striking shop employees of
the Norfolk and Western railway are
awaiting steps by the railroad ad-
ministration, looking to the settle
ment of the controversy over the dis
charge of eight men at Wilcoe, w.
Va, last Wednesday which has reach
ed an almost complete tie up of the
shops on the entire Norfolk and Wes-
tern system and, threatens to involve
railroad employees over the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Reports from Paris Indicate
thG Council of Four
Disagree.
REPLY MAY NOT
BE MADE. FRIDAY
NfitSjan Question. Polish Western
Frontier and tiemcnccaH'S Op-
position to Modification
Cause Delay.
(By The Associated Press

ASain come reports from Paris that
all is NOS going smoothly in the coun-
ell OF four as regards the definite set
Element Of points under argument re-
lating TO the German peace treaty.
While it has been asserted thai the
final answer Of the allied and assoc
ciated powers to the counter propo-
sails Of the Germans probably would
be ready for delivery to the Germans
at Versailles not later than Friday of
his week, late dispatches declare that
some of the larger questions at is
sue have not been solved and that
considerable pessimism prevails az
q result Of this situation.
E!rmenccau Stands Firm.
Notable among the points upon
which no agreement has been reach
ed, according to reports. is the Sile-
Sian question, and the matter of the
Polish western frontier. Added to
this is he implacable stand Of the
French premier. VI. Clemenceau,
against any notifications in the
peace terms. contrary to the attitude
Of President Wilson and Premier
Lloyd George of Great Britain, who
are declared to have recognized the
Ilcf'SSIlN LOT leSScnlnS somewhat, lHe
demands in certain clauses of the
treaty, which would not fundamentally
affect the severity Of the document ax
whole
Not Aiding Rhenish Republic.
Although cable dispatches have in
tmated that the French were lean
ing favorably toward the new Rhen-
ish republic, and that they even had
issued instructions to their officers to
notify the people of the district that
the orders Of Or. DOrten. the presi-
dem, were to be obeyed, high
/ French authority is credited with the
statement that the attitude Of France
is a passive one; that the French
forces have been instructed simply
to maintain order and prevent VOL
ence by either side along the Rhine.
The ultimation Of Premier Clemen-
ceau to the Hungarians that allied
! troops would be used against them I'M
less they ceased their operations
against the CZecho- Slovaks, has borne
fruit. Bella Kun, the Hungarian for
! ei2n minister. has agreed to a cessa-
ton of hostilities, although he claims
| that the Czecho-S lovaks have been to
| blame for the fighting.
! All American troops on the Arch
angel fighting front have been with
drawn to the coast, and will start next
Sunday on.their voyage homeward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
TURNER SENATOR DIES,

Spoomo. york, June 11.-John Colt
tor fon former United States sena-
hero Wisconsin, died at his home
seyera I"riv today after an illness of
Mondar weeks. He suffered relapse
eraa a after having partially recov-
Spoonar AVN nervous breakdown. Mr..
er was 76 years old
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Will Extend to Cables.

New York, June 10.-The nation
wide strike of telegraph operators
ordered for tomorrow morning will
include cable operators also, it was
announced here tonight after a meet
ing of union officials. One purpose
of this move, it was said, was to bring
the strike forcibly to the attention of
President Wilson by interruption of
the cable service he receives daily.
1t was said that all Western I'm
ion, Commercial. United States and
Hayti and Anglo-American system
lines would be affected. Five hun
dred pickets have been detailed to
duty at cable offices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
BRADY LEADS AT GOLF.

Newton,( Mass, June 10.-Mike ].
Brady, of Oakley shot his way to the
lead in the National open golf cham
pionship at Braeburn Country club
today, when he completed the first sc
holes in 148 strokes. Brady was out
in Sc and home in 38. for a IA, the
same figure he scored on Monday for
the first round of play.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11

In announcing that there WAS no
change in the situation and that no
recourse was left but to strike, Mr..
konenkamp said more loekouts by the
Western Union Telegraph company
had taken place today, bringing the
total for the last three days I'D TO
2,9l5 union workers already IDLE He
SAID that as a result of the strike and
lockoutS in the southeastern quarter
of the country, the Western Union has
restorted TO the suit case route for
delivery of messages, subject to IN
definite delays, according to his re
ports from Washington
Action by the senate or the lower
house would have no effect on the
strike, he said, referring to passage
of the Kellogg wire bill in the senate
today.
Threaten News Operators.
President Konenkamp declared to-
day that the strike would be won if it
were necessary to call out brokers
and leased wire operators, Including
press association operators. Some
press associations have contracts
with their operators expiring July /.
f. A. Davis, district head of the
Western Brokers division, OF the un-
ion, sent notice 10 the brokers today
advising them to have the American
Telephone and Telegraph company
sign up with the union unless they
wanted their wires paralyzed.
Plans were being made by the un-
ion for picketing the principal offices
Of ko fol h t,Ia
panies.
There were no additions of com
panies signing the agreement with
the union, except the Montgomery
Telephone and Telegraph company of
Hillsboro, His, Mr.. Konenkamp said.
The Federal Telegraph company, OPP
Grating on the Pacific Coast, signed
last night, he said.
The executive council Of the union
met tonight to go over final details
Of putting the strike into effect to-
morrow.
The association of Western Union
employees may not join the strike
Joseph p. Hayes, president of the
association, today sent to message to
all members urging them to continue
at work. He said officials of the
Western Union had assured him the
company would soon pay the retro
active wage award recently ordered
by Postmaster General uBrleson and
so end all disputes over wages.
Mr.. Konenkamp today photographed
Samuel Gompers asking aid of the
American Federation Of Labor in
"destroying the worst labor autocracv
this country has ever known"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
AMENDMENT WINS
IN Three STATES
Illinois, Michigan and Wis
consin Ratify Federal
Amendment.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 1o.-Both
houses of the Illinois legislature to-
day adopted resolution ratifying
the federal woman suffrage amend
ment. The vote in the house was 1872
to 3, and in the senate As to /.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
ENGLISH COVERT SHIPS.

London, June 9.-The third annual
conference of the National Democratic
and Labor party adopted today an
emphatic protest against the United
States retaining the German and Aus
trian ships interned in American ports
and demand that they be apportioned
among the allies. according to res
pective shipping losses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Calls N. Y. Assembly.

Albany, N. Y, June 10.-An extra
ordinary session of the New York
legislature for Monday night, June
16, was called by Governor Smith, in
proclamation issued late today. The
purpose is to act upon ratification of
the woman suffrage constitutional
amendment,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
10000 u. S. TROOPS
SAIL FROM BREST

Brest. June 10-Thirty thousand
troops left Brest last night and to-
day for the United States on board
nine transports. The troops are from
the Sixth and Seventh divisions and
the service of supply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
R EAlN HURTS LOUISIANA RICE

lana r;o orleans, June 1O-The Louis
/ was I'ce crop condition up to June
the 10 rsn estimated at s42 per cent in
agent ~ OF John S. Dennee. field
bureau louisiana of the United States
lie hero u crop estimates. made pub
report tonight. He ssays planters
'oo much rain for rice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
5,915 TROOPS REACH L. s.

New York, June 10-The transport
Mount Vernon. arriving today from
Brest, brought 5.914 troops of the
54th infantry. 18th field artillery and
9Th field battalion of the signal
corps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
STRIKE IN BRAZILIAN CITY.

Buenos Aires. June 10-Bahia,
Brazil, has been without bread, milk
and meat for three days because of a
general strike. according to a mes
sage received from Rio Janerio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Michigan in Line.

Lansing, Mich, June 10.-The
Michigan Legislature late today rati-
fled the federal suffrage amendment.
Action was by unanimous vote in
both houses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
Wisconsin RatifieS.

Madison, Wis, June 10.-The Wis
consin legislature today ratified the
federal suffrage amendment, the
assembly voting Sd to 2 and the SEN
ate % to l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
NATIONWIDE STRIKE0F
TELEGRAPH AND PHONE
OPERATE RS SET FOR 8 4 M
Head of Commercial Union Says All is in Readiness for
Walk out, and that 60 600 or More Will BE
Affected.

Chicago OThe Commercial Topaphcrs' 81
ready tonight to strike at O'Clock tomorrow throughout the
j. konnkamp,
estimated that 10000 telegraph and telephone workers would be
affected he himself
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11
BIRTHS.

Born. to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gran
berry, last night, ten-pound boy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-06-11

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HOWAT, MINERS LEADER
JAILED in INDIANAPOLIS
Told BY Judge Anderson That Attitude
Must Be Changed Before
He Gets Out

Indianapolis. Dec. 24-Alexander
Howart, presiden tof the Kansas dis
trict (No. 14) of the United Mine
Workers of America is in Jail here
awaiting hearing on a charge of con-
tempt of court for alleged violation Of
the Federal Court injunction against
furtherance of the strike Of coal min
ers. Hearing has been set for next
Monday
Howart appeared in Federal Court
yesterday morning at the order of
United States District Judge A. E. An
derson.
Judge Anderson denounced Howart
for his attitude in connection with the
courts injunction against the strike,
and declared:
Either | have to vindicate the law
or abdictate in favor of Mr.. Howart." F."
Judge Anderson asserted that he
considered the situation in the Kansas
fields as intolerab,e. and said that Ho-
wat would have to change his attitude
toward the law and the court if he ex-
pected to secure his liberty He de-
clared that IIowart had "breathed de.
ilance" right here in Indianapolis and
that he was going to show him that
there is a Government in this country.