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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
ARKANSAS MAN
 LEADS OFFICERS
 TO STOLEN BONDS
Discharged Soldier Secures Part of Blivens Store
 Bonds in St. Louis.

St. Louis, May 22.-(Special-Un- der guard of Sheriff Keel and four de- putfes from Blivins, Ark, Daniel Smith discharged soldier, was brot to St. Louis today to try to find cloth ing store on Market street where Smith had told the Arkansas off cers he, early this month, had left $5,OO0 in Liberty bonds to be sold. The bonds, according to the officers were part of>$36,000 loot obtained in the robbery of a store and post office at Blivens in connection with which Smith had been arrested.
 Smith told the St. Louis police he was sure he could pick out the mer- chant to whom he had given the bonds with the understanding, he said, that the merchant was to get $500 if he sold them, and if he did not sell them, but held the bonds until Smith returned, he would divide the bonds with the merchant. Smith said that while he had stopped at the Aberdeen hotel, Fifteenth and Market streets.
 Detectives Vasey and Hoagland were detailed to accompany the group in search of the merchant. Smith led them to the clothing store of Micael Schnurr, 1415 Market street and Smith was allowed to go in ahead. Schnurr greeted Smith and then the officers entered and arrested him.
 Sheriff Keel received tip from a discharged soldier and Smith on that information was arrested at Prescott, Ark. AccordngI to the Arkansas off cers he confessed to buying the notes, near Blivins, and said he had lost the stamps, and had brought $5,OOO of the bonds to St. Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
.PRESbYTER|ANS
 ARE READY TO
 CONSIDER UNION
Believe Closer Relations Between Churches Will
 Result.

St. Louis, May 22.-Following re- ceipt of a telegram from the South ern Presbyterians today stating that the southern body agrees to negotiate for the organic union of all Presby- terian church, the 131st generally as sembly of the Presbyterian church U. s. A., tonight sent a reply saying the denomination meeting here is ready to begin negotiations at once and that it is believed a closer relation ship will result.
 The Rev. J. H. Snowden, chairman of the committee on church work de- clared, this was the most progressive step taken in the church in 60 years and no doubt will mean the union for which the churches have been work ing.
 Debate on the question whether women should be admitted to the min. istry and eldership Of the church was deferred until tomorrow when
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
20 KILLED AND 100 INJURED IN
 BIG EXPLOSION
F ire Consumes Starch Works With Loss
 of $3,O00,OO0.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 22.-A score of persons were killed and a hundred injured by an explosion at the Douglas Starch works tonight. Of the 150 men and boys who had just gone to work on the night shift, few escaped death or injury. The entire plant was burned by resultant fire which was confined to the Douglas plant. The loss is $3,000,0OO.
 The shock was felt all over Cedar Rapids and for miles around the coun- try.
 The number of dead could not be estimated for some time by firemen, who began to extricate dead and wounded from the debris hastily to avoid incineration. The injured were rushed to hospitals and homes as rap- idly as volunteer with automobiles could be mustered.
 Shock Was Great.
 So severe was the explosion that persons were thrown from chairs a mile away. The cause of the accident could not be determined but it thought to have been due to either defect i've boiler or spontaneous combust- ion.
 Many of the hundreds of employees were in or near the factory buildings when the blast covered the ground for blocks with wreckage. Sonic were buried in the shattered buildings, while others were hit by flying rem nants of the building.
 Within half an hour after the de- donation attracted all of Cedar Rapids to the scene, 25 bodies were reported removed.
 Broken glass flew in veritable showers through the streets near the plant, cutting the faces and hands of nearly every one near the factory.
 The blast blew in large windows many blocks fro mthe Douglas plant. and persons within office buildings also suffered from the shattered glas,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
BELIEVE BURNS OFlN0MAN WILL <.
 Y { PROVE FATAL
Mrs. Robert Martin In Ser ious Condition At
 Her Home.

Mrs. Robert Martin, who was bad ly burned about noon yesterday when her clothing caught fire from a charcoal brazier at her home, Twenty first and Pine streets, was in very serious condition at late hour last night, and Dr. O.. c. Blackwell, her physician, stated he hardly expected her to live through the night.
 Mrs. Martins clothes were almost burned from her body when neigh bors. attracted bv her screams, reach ed the scene. She was badly burned about the head and body. There were no witnesses to the tragedy, and Mrs Martin was unconscious when help arrived, but it is thought, that her clothing became inflamed when she turned to take an iron from the brazier.
 The two small children of Mrs Martin were at home at the time of the accident, and their screams aided in bringing neighbors to the home. On account of the seriousness of her con- dition, Mrs. Martin was not taken to a hospital and is being cared for at her home.
 Mrs. Martin is the wife of Robert Martin, an employe of T. J. Collier and Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
COUNCIL DECIDES
 QUESTION ASKED
 IN GERMAN NOTES
Hun Prisoners Guilty Of Crimes May Be Held
 and Punished.
lBy Associated Press !

While time is virtually being
 marked by the peace congress at versailles with regard to Germany With the allied and associated powers awaiting the coming of next Thurs day when the Germans are to make | known their answer to the allied de- mands for peace, the council of four daily is at work deciding questions
 which have arisen through the pre- sentation of notes by. the German
 plenipotentiaries.
 Protests against the Sarre Valley award and the question of repara-
 tions by Germany were discussed by the council Thursday, and a reply was
 returned to Versailles by the allies to
 the note dealing with the reparation of German war prisoners. Indica-
 tions are that German prisoners
 guilty of crimes will be held for trial
 and punished. e.ss.-
 Prior to the receipt of the German
 reply, it is expected that the Aus trians will be handed the peace treaty they are expected to sign. The
 belief in Paris is that this will occur
 early next week. Meanwhile, the
 Turkish and Bulgarian peace dele
 gates have arrived in Switzerland,
 where they are awaiting a summons ito France by the peace congress. k Ask Explanation.
 There has been some friction in
 the council of four owing to the Italians having recently landed troops in Asiatic Turkey without notice to
 the allies. The United States. Great
 Britain and France requested of Italy
 the reason for this move
 During a session of the council,
 which was attended by the Greek
 Premier. M Venizelos, Signor Orlan-
 do, Itaalian prime minister, entered and was asked by President Wilson if his reply was ready. Orlando de-
 manded the withdrawal of Venizelos before he replied, notwithstanding the Finsistence of President Wilson that the Greek diplomat remain. Venize
 los finally withdrew and the council
 later expressed it's regret to him. Opposition continues in Germany to the signing of the peace treaty, while everywhere in the zone of oc- cupation, the allied troops are ready to advance. into the former empire if this step should become necessary. Large numbers of American motor trucks have been moved into the Oc- cupied area east of the Rhine for use in an emergency.
 American military officers have warned the burgomasters in the ter ritory controlled, by the Americans that they will be responsible for acts of violence against American troops and attempts to destroy American property. It is reported that recently, arrogance toward the American troops.
 Word has reached M. Clemenceau president of the peace conference from the Sim Fein leaders in Ireland that Ireland desires recognition and that she will decline to be bound by agreements affecting her entered into
 by the British delegates.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
TWO ARE KILLED AND ONE INJURED
 WHEN TRAIN STRIKES AUTOMOBILE
Lawrence Jones and Alice May Slaughter Die Instant ly-Mlss Julia Slaughter Is Expected to Re
 cover From Injuries

Lawrence Jones. aged 19, and Alice May Slaughter. II year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Slaughter, 300 Dakota street, were killed and Miss Julia Slaughter. -year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Slaughter. was seriously injured, when Ford in which they were riding was hit by Iron Mountain train No. 1O6 at the crossing at the Pine Bluff Cotton Oil company yesterday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock.
 The Ford, which Mr. Jones was driving. had been stopped on the north side of the tracks at the cross ing, while Cotton Belt switch train blocked the track When the switch engine moved off, Mir Jones started the Ford across, not being aware of the approach of the passenger train.
 Killed Instantly.
 Mir Jones and the younger girl were killed instantly. The body of Jones was horribly cut and mangled, the head being entirely severed from the body, the left jaw being cut off, the left leg severed just above the ankle and the left arm cut off at the elbow. The head was found about 75  the left jaw which was severed, was found across the tracks from the head.
 Alice May Slaughter, tho instantly killed, was not terribly mangled. Her skull was fractured at the base of the ear, and her right leg and right knee cap were broken. Miss Julia Slaughter was hurried to the Florence Sanitarium shortly after the accident, and last night, was resting we'll. Attendants at the. hospital hold out considerable hope for her recov- cry.
 Crew Aided Injured.
 Immediately after the Ford was struck, call was sent to both Hold erness and Company and Robinson < Sons. who hurried ambulances to the scene of the accident. Medical aid was also taken. The passenger train was stopped within. train length, members of the crew rushing back to aid in caring for the injured.
 Both of the dead are well known here Jones was a painter employed at the shops, while Alice May and Julia are the daughters of w.. J. Slaughter, we'll known switchman of the Cotton Belt. ssf{
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
RUSSIAN SOVIET
 WANTS COTTON

New Orleans, May 22.-The Rus sian soviet government desires to purchase 5OO,OO0 bales of American cotton to start operations in the Mos COW mills, according to a telegram re- ceived here today by w. B. Thompson, active in the organization recently of the American cotton export financing corporation. The telegram was signed by A. A. Heller, New York city, who designated himself as commercial representative in the United States and purchasing agent of the soviet government of Russia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
NEW MERCHANT MARINE PLANS DISCUSSED Conference Called By Ship
 ping Board. HURLEY OUTLINES
 NATIONAL NEEDS Desires Maintenance of Ocean Mail
 Service to Cover tLe
 World.

Washington, May 22.-Operation of the government built merchant ma. rine in peace was discussed from many angles today by representatives of national labor, agricultural and industrial organizations, called into ! conference by the shipping board. l We all have different points of view," Chairman Hurley told the gathering. 'The shipper wants reas- enable freight rates. The carrier wants reasonable earnings These two objectives are not inconsistent. Eff. clent operation can achieve them both.
 Arrangements must be made whereby each section of the country will have every opportunity to es- tablish through steamship lines in connection with it's railroads so that every community may receive first clas service"
 Three great national needs of the merchant fleet were outlined by MT. Hurley as follows:
 O-Maintenance of an American ocean mail service capable of cover ing the world He said this would necessitate changing the law to per- init compensating ocean carriers on a business basis, bring it down from the realm of impracticability and make ir apply to the seagoing units which we actually possess.
 (2)-Establishment of centrally controlled wireless telegraph service property at sea and for giving Ameri- for promoting safety of life and can shipping and shipping interests the advantage of constant commer- cial information.
 MT. Hurley said the service should be under control of the navy.
 Wants Americans Officers.
 (3)-Adequate provision for train ing officers so that American ships always would go to sea in charge of American citizens.
 James O'Connell, representing the American Federation of Labor, de- clared the laboring man wanted to know which would give him the best working conditions, government or private ownership of the merchant marine. He said the federation had not directly indorsed government ownership of ocean transportation lines but that "some action may be taken at the convention in June, due to. war experience, which will lead to that conclusion"
 Private ownership was advocated by W. H. Knox, representing the na- tional foreign trade council: N. M. Leach, of the Mississippi Valley asso- citation and others.
 Government supervision of the merchant marine should be limited to the fixing of maximum freight rates'' Mir. Knox asserted.
 Immediate institution of private ownership was opposed by Mir. Leach who said the government should re- tain control until the merchant ma rine was established firmly and new trade routes worked out
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
VICEROY OF INDIA
 OFFERS TROOPS

London, May 22 lvia Montreal l- The viceroy of India, reports that the council of the Regency of Baha- walpur has placed the imperial serv- ice troops and the whole or its re- sources at the disposal of the govern ment in view of the Afghan war.
 At a representative gathering oI Moslem Sikhs and Hindus at Lahore, the Lieutenant Governor of the Fun iab received from all communities as surances of support of the govern ment in the present crisis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
EAGLES PLAN NEW
 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Aerie No. 2O9, order of Eagles, held it's annual get-together banquet last night. Judge E. J. Kerwin IS president of the local aerie, and spoke last night. The plan of the order, ne said. was to launch membership campaign. Another feature of the luncheon was an effort to get the members in good standing to parti- cipate more in the activities of the order.
 The banquet was well attended, and though informal, number of good talks were made by members.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
ROTARIANS PLAN
 TO AID CHILDREN

Kansas City, Mo-, May 22-Presi- dents and Secretaries of Rotary Clubs in the 17th District. comprising Mis- souri, Kansas and Oklahoma, met in conference here today to discuss the boys and girls movement by whicb Rotary clubs expect to better the con- dition of homelesss children.
 The establishment of boys and girls hotels, it was stated, has re- suited in much being accomplished along this line.
 Plans for the attendance of mem bers of clubs in this district at the international convention in Salt Lake City, June 17th-20th, also were dis cussed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
MACHINISTs WILL
 NOT JOIN STRIKE

., san ; Francisco, May S2.-Rejection tho n, proposal that they participate ill ha, ,as proposed nation wide strike in be- ren r = inomas n J. Mooney and War tha n billings, was announced by hero an s francisco Machinists Lodge CT co 'Juay. quay Edward D. Nolan, form of tSuelendant tS. of Mooney, and one strika principal agitators for the The' n ls president of the lodge.
 indcs.. Detrolt federation of labor has euSsa Sea the proposed strike and will e,ss;as asor to get the American Fed tion 0n or Labor to take similar ac- Worh executives of the International Ebers ls sa Defense League announced q ths hvosy ; Of 24O big unions outside sotsS sae :. industrial centers, 2a0 have
 sssu 70 strike 1t was announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
CURZON'S VISIT
 CAUSES RUM0RS
lRx The Associated Pressl

Paris, May 22 The recent visit to- Paris of Earl Curzon, government leader in the British house Of lords,
 and lord president of the council, dur- ing which he conferred with Ameri- can officials has led to as revival of reports concerning the appointment
 of a new British athba ssador to the United States. The rames q James
 LowtAef, speaker cf tho house ox commons, Herbert \, L. Fishsxs naips3 |ister of educ1tien md ST Albexf Stanley, president q tho bQofd e1s |trade IT. bsjns Iaenti ks, sible appointsss to o16lI l(yI
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
CANADA UNIONS MUST ExPEL ALL
 RADICAL ALIENS
Federal Authorities !, Will Take Steps to Rid Do-
 ninion of Aliens.

Winnipeg, Man., May 22.-The ques- tion of permanent industrial peace in Winnipeg evolving from the present general strike of local labor unions rested tonight on the future status of the radical enemy aliens.
 Leading citizens of Winnipeg, in- cluding Mayor Charles F. Gray, and members of the common council, to- day joined with provincial and feder- al authorities in informing union la ,bor workers of this city, that either the alien extremists in the union ranks must be busted, or every force of law would be concentrated to rid the dominion of this element.
 Tomorrow forenoon, in the council chamber of the city, hall, it is expect ed that representatives of every phase of dominion, provincial and municipal activity affected by the general strike which began a week ago today, will discuss the situation.
 This meeting was decided upon by Mayor Gray and the city council this afternoon. The mayor announced that it was not intended primarily, as a strike settlement conference. He referred to it as gathering of off cials and citizens, representing gov ernmenL industry, labor, commerce and, military protection. The chiei purpose of the meeting the mayor said, is to "clear the air. of the men ace of radical propaganda.
 Nearly all the stores in the busi- ness district were open today and many made deliveries, telephone serv- ice was partly restored, by volunteer operators: restaurants and other places of business still closed, display. ed placards this afternoon announcing they would open tomorrow, and that "help was wanted" and leading em. |ployers reported to Mayor Gray and Ithe citizen's committee that mum. lher cf clerks who had been on strike IT spelisd tex rssinste temsnt x als $ lanchurian
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
ASK NEW CREDIfS

Paris, May 22-The government to- day introduced bill in the Chamber of Deputies asking credits of 12,94S.- 8S6I526 francs to cover military and extraordinary civil expenditures for the second six months of 1919 not in cluded. in the regular budget. The credits are 4,312.662s9 francs less than the one voted for the first six months, making total for the year of 30.210.425.942 francs or 12,000. .00O.- GOO francs less than in 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
'rrsaspondence With Allies
 Made Public.
kK LAMENTATIONS FOR WAR PRISONERS
Iny Huns Are Undergoing Hard- ships In Siberia And Otter
 Places.

pariS, May ZZ-Ine fOIlOWlng cOr-
 pondence between the allied peace
 egates and the German peace del
 hts is made public today:
 Prisoners of war. Letter from
 unt Von Brockdorff-R -Rautzan, to iM.
 emenceali:
 Herman peace delegation, Yer
 Rlles, May 10th, 1919. Sir: The
 rman delegation has noted with
 |isfaction that the draft treaty
 nded to it, recognizes the principle
 It the repatriation of German prs
 ers of war and German civilians in
 ned is to be effected with the
 eatest possible rapidity.
 It is in accordance with the opin-
 of the German peace delegation
 at the task of settling the. details
 the execution of that repatriation
 ould be entrusted to a special com
 ssiOn, Direct conversations be-
 cen the commissions of nearly all
 the belligerent states in regard to is0ners have been shown to- be the st means of solving the difficulties ld 1t ought to be all the easier at the esent moment to clear up by early scussion in commission any di
 rgelcies of view or doubts in re- rd to certain points.
 DN Not Expect Release.
 "Ihe German peace delegation, afing in mind the difference of risdiction in the various countries Pncerned, is of the opinion, for in fance, that it is indispensable for fboners of war and interned civi- ms, who have been detained for of (nses other than those against dis |pllne, to be repatriated uncondi- Pnally. Germany recognizes this eme principle as regards the, prison E Of war and interned civilians oS K allied and associated powers de- llned in Germany.
 m the view of the German peace elesatfon, certain alleviatiOns should, matter of course, and for reasons LseQulty, be agreed to in favor of rlsoners of war, and interned civ lans for the period which will elapse llll their final departure.
 sThe German peace delegation has, oreover. been compelled to note ~ fle arrangements contemplated favorable only to the allied and soclated governments, fo rinstance, lar as concerns the restoration of Hate property, the search for per IS who have disappeared, and the Fe to be taken of graves. The 'llman peace delegation ,presumes Y for questions such as these, com ste reciprocity may be required for neral reasons of humanity!
 Should Be Separate. ~ shecause of the great technical diff ulty of repatriating prisoners of V ana informed civilians, especial M view of the shortage of tonnage, me lack of coal, the greatest inn leahce should be attached to find- solution of all preliminary es1ohs before the despatch of the ,a.rlated X, prisoners and interned nlahs actually begins. For that son, the German peace delegation poses that the commission should U lts deliberations forthwith esp- 'ms a,Sly rom all other questions. i4e explanation of this proposal ' hrstly, in the fact that there are 'usands of German prisoners of ana informed civill ns in ovey7 ' s countries, but the German dele- on IS likewise thinking of the mans who are in Siberia, and " despatch seems to be a ques- ' not only of special urgency, but extraOrdinary diff1cultx
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23

it was brought before the assembly today in the report of the committee on polity.
 MeInbers of the committee dis agree on the question and it is ex- pected heated debate will take place before action is taken on the matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
CADETS TO MEMPHIS.

Fayetteville, Ark, May 20.Eigh- teen Of the University of Arkansas cadet band have gone to Memphis, Tenn, where they will play for three days at the Memphis and Shelby county Centennjal Celebration,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23
!, Did His Rest.

,t,cs se sobbed Illzgk vladoffovitch- ;l1ttis Ivan Ninerspotskf died in. 'S6 .s ks lou' say he uttered my name ! "A sN 2. of { raplisd fIe .retnrned
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-23

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Arkansas Friday fair warmer in extreme north portion; Saturday partly cloudy.
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BLANCHARD'S STATION

Mrs. Agnes Lynch and husband and
daughter from Denver, Col, have been
visiting their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Downes.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wright and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs S. F. Col
lison potored to Concord Camp on
Sunday and spent the day.
Mrs. Norman T. Webb has return
ed to her home at Wilmington after
spending three weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Rogers.
Miss Nell Rogers is spending ten
days with relatives and friends at
Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith from
Meriden, Conn, are visiting her
mother. Mrs. Clara Wiley
Mrs Della Johnson of Middletown.
Conn, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Fannie Collins. near Milford.
Mr.. and Leanord Zott and daughter,
Florence, and son, Carl, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Obier
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Isaacs spent
Sunday with Mrs. Isaac's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Earl NJ Cahall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred ZOtt are the hap
py parents of a fine son.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hollis, son and
daughter, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Wright.