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SAY HUGE SUMS SPENT 70 HELP
 RAILROAD BILL.
Probe of Propaganda in Be- half of Cummins Meas
 ure Asked

Washington, Dec. 113.-The long drawn out debate on the Cummins railroad bill was interrupted today by a demand put in the form of a resolution, that the senate inves- tigate reports that vast sums of money had been raised to help put the measure thru congress.
 The investigation resolution was introduced by Senator Norris, re- publican, of Nebraska at the con- clusion of a five-day address by Senator Lafollette, republican, of Wisconsin, who raked the bill fore and aft, and declared it was fram- ed in the interest of the railroads.
 Senator Lafollette charged that the Railway Executives association and other interests had provided funds for propaganda purposes.
 Senator Norris, who said the public had a right to know if sin ister influences were trying secret ly to bring about enactment of the Cummins bill, raised no ob- jeciton to a proposal by Senator POmerene, democrat, Ohlo, tIldI that the senate interstate cona- merce committee, to which the resolution was referred, also in- vestigate reports that advocates ot the senate interstate com trol had $4,000,080 to expend in an effort to force adoption by con- gress of the tripartite system they proposed.
 Warning was given by repub- lican leaders today that failure to dispose of the railroad bill next week might force abandonment of plans for a holiday recess start ing December 20. While strong opposition has developed to the pending measure, leaders claimed it's ultimate passage was certain: even if by a narrow margin.
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be a complete, well-balanced and independent fighting organiza- tion." Plans for the future. the recommendation added, "should be based on three times this force. v
 The general was equally specif- ic in choosing the ground for Am erican operations. He says:
 "Our mission was offensive and it was essential to make plans for striking the enemy where defin- ite military decision could be gained. While the allied armies had endeavored to maintain the offensive, the British, in order to guard the Channel ports, were committed to operations in Fland- CTS and the French to the portion of the front protecting Paris. Both lacked troops to operate elsewhere on a large scale.
 "To. the east the greater forti- fled district east of Verdun and around Metz menaced central France, protected the most expos ed portion of the German line of communications, that between Metz and Sedan, and covered the Briey iron region, from which the enemy obtained the greater part of the iron required for munitions and material. The coal fields east of Metz were also covered b these same defenses. A deep ad- vance east of Metz, or the capture of the Briey region. by threaten ing the invasion of rich German territory in the Moselle valley and the Saar Basin, thus curtailing her supply of coal or iron, would have decisive effect in forcing a withdrawal of German troops from northern France. The mill tary and economic situation of the enemy, therefore. idndicated Lorraine as the field promising the most fruitful results for the employment of our armies.''
 American arms drew first blood,
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NEW ECONOMIC PROGRAM SOON
 70 RE DRAWN
Plan to Re-establish Indus trial Justice Has Been
 Formed

Washington. Dec. 13.-Draftin2 of tentative program to estab- fish industrial justice and elimln- ate strikes will begin on Monday when the industrial conference reconvenes for it's third week oi work.
 Under the chairmanship of Sec retarv of Labor Wilson the dele gates have discussed exhaustively the subject of arbitration and ad- justment machinery in private industry, public utilities and the government service. Experts have aided the subcommittee studying the experience of other countries and in approaching the task of combining the recommendations the conference probably has more extensive information than any previous body which considered the same subjects.
 It is planned to complete the tentative program by December 19, when adjournment Will be talk en until January. If possible, it will be mailed to every paper il the United States with the expec- tation that resulting criticism by editors, labor councils, manufac- turers' associations and the pub ,lie generally will assist the con- 'SErenee {n revising thH ptentatiyt draft later.
 Open hearings wifi be held in January. Any person who desires to make pertinent suggestions will be heard.
 "The conference really has, made very substantial progress this week" said Stanley King of it's membership. He added that the delegates were confident of evolv- ing a real contribution to indus trial welfare.
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Phone Central and Ask for Santa If You Know of Needy; She'll Give You
 Central Committee; They'll Do Rest

The central Santa Claus com mittee has established headquart- CTS in the "littlest bank" on Pine street, at Second, to receive the names of families and little boys and girls expecting visit from the good Saint Nicholas, but in danger of disappointment. Santa Claus or a personal representa- tive will be on duty there until Christmas eve, ready to receive names and make assignments.
 This was made known yesterday when the publicity committee, named at the meeting of the gen. eral committee Friday evening appeared at The Graphic office. It developed that the committee composed of J. Harvey Means, P. W. Quillian and R. M. Vance-had not become lost or bloodhound as was feared when they failed to reach the newspaper office Friday evening, but instead had made safely the voyage from downtown to their several homes in staunch motor propelled craft.
 The committee explained yester- day that the object of the cen- tral Santa Claus committee is not to interfere in any way with the programs of the different churches, lodges and organizations in distributing Christmas baskets, nor to receive donations for such
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TWO TICKETS
 IN FIE|:L|I. E: ]. 3 FOR TRUSTEE: BOARD
Real Campaigns are Being Waged for Chamber
 Directorate

Blank ballots for voting in the Chamber of Commerce primary for trustees were sent out yesterday by the election commissioners Harvey c. Couch Dr. J. 1. Norris, Jo Nichol. Rabbi l.. J. Rothstein and s. C. Alexander. With the ballots was a copy of the mem bership list, information on "How to Vote," and numbered, stamped envelopes for mailing the ballots to Chairman Couch of the election commission. The information on "How to Vote" stated that any 2l members may be nominated, but that care should be exercised not to nominate more than "A. Bal lots must be returned to be deliv- cred not later than 7 p. m. We'd nesday, Dec. 17. The following is submitted for the consideration of members:
 "The Ideal Director: One who is open minded; tolerant, forceful, willing to work, tactful. humani- tarian, partisan, leader in his own sphere; who lends prestige to the board; who will not use the chamber for personal ends, and who has absolute faith in the new Chamber of Commerce and the fu- ture of Pine Bluff"
 Two tickets have been placed in the field, and the supporters of each are busy campaigning for their favorites. While this plan appears endorsed by many mem bers of the chamber, there are many others who disapprovc of the plan contending this tends to prevent a free express ion of the individual member as to his choice for 24 trustees, and consequently, should either of the tickets be chosen, the trustees would not represent the selections of individual members but of the groups which selected and cam paigned for the tickets. Those who hold this view indicated they would make their own selections, probably voting for some men on both tickets, and making up the "A with others of their own selection. These men believe that all inter- ests should be represented on the board of trustees by men whose sole aim will be to promote the interests of the entire city, and who already have proved themsel- yes as open-minded, active work CTS in behalf of Pine RlufY
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WHO WON THE WAR;! :;: :: : :"'' ": s'

the report shows, at Passchendaels Ridge November 6-10, 1917, when the 11th engineers joined the Brit ish in successful attack which was part of general operation designed "to hinder the German conquest of Russia and to prevent, if possible, an attack on Italy, or in the near east"
 So afterward, however, came the collapse of Russia and the Italian debacle at Caporetto, with the result that the enemy's legions began to gather thickly in France. Allied commanders viewed the situation with frank apprehension General Pershing's report indi- cates. and the pressure for an ac- celerated movement of American divisions was felt from all sides. At the same time came the sug- gestion that American units be brigaded with French and Brit ish in order that no time be vast ed in training. In this connection, the general reports:
 "My conclusion was that, altho the morale of the German people and of the armies was better than it had been for two years, only an untoward combination of circum- stances could give the enemy a decisive victory before American support as recommended could be made effective. provided the al lies secured unity of action. How ever. a situation might arise which would necessitate the temporary use of all American troops in the units of our allies for the de- fensive, but nothing in the situa- tion- justified the. relinquishment of our firm purpose to form our own army under our own flag 7.
 "While therGAaaaasns were prac- |ticing for ope nwarfare and con- centrating their most aggressive personnel in shock divisions. the ~~~-~~~~-~-~-~ ~~->-- fCnnttuuad nr paUo Twn HacfiOn fwal
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VILLA FORCES HOLD AMERICAN FOR HUGE SUM 10000 Asked for the Release of Man Captured at
 MusquiZ BRITISH SUBJECT IS
 TAKEN, LATER FREED Military Situation Quiet Following Mexican Federals' Successful
 Efforts to Gus Raiders ~,.
 From COhuila Town

Eagle Pass, Tex, Dec. 13.-ln- terest in Villista activities in the state of Coahuila tonight centered in the holding by bandits of an American citizen for $10,000 ran som. So far as known here there were no developments today in the military situation between Mexi- can federal forces and some 400 men under the personal command of Francisco Villa who were oust- ed from Muzouiz, Coahuila, yes terday.
 The American held for ransom by Villa is Fred G. Hugo, mana ger of the J. M. Dobies rench near Musquiz. No details of his capture or treatment had been received tonight. It is presum- ed he was carried into the moun- tains to which the Villistas fled yesterday after their rout by fed eral troops from Musquiz, which town the bandits had occupied since Tuesday,.
 R. B. Dawson, a British sub- ject, also reported captured by the bandits, was released later, reports here said. Earlier reports that two Americans were held for ran- som proved incorrect, due to an error in wire transmission.
 Besides Hugo, several promin- ent Mexicans are reported held by Villa for 5000 ransom.
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purpose, but to serve as sort of clearing house for names with 8 view of insuring that none will be disappointed or lack reasons for being happy at Christmas.
 It is the desire that organiza- tions cooperate to the extent of reporting names on their lists, and that organizations and indi- viduals aid by reporting names of those who should receive at tention of the Christmas cheer dispensers. Just as "all that glitters is not gold," all who re- frain from complaint of poverty are not enjoying prosperity. It is to reach all that the committee was formed. When names are reported they will be compared with the lists submitted by lhe different organizations. If the names do not appear on the lis!s scheduled for visits. they will be assigned to some body, and thus their Christmas cheer assured.
 It is requested by the commit tee that any one with knowledge of others in danger of a slim Christmas send the name in by messenger, mail or phone. If you phone just call for Santa Claus" :" The young lady at the switchboard in the telephone office is an am- bassador of Santa Claus, and will immediately put you in touch with the right party.
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House to Take Up
 Shortage in Paper

Washington, Dec. 13.-The shortage of print paper will be taken up by the house postoffice committee Monday at hearings on a bill by Representative Anthony republican, Kansas, to limit the size of newspapers and periodicals so many publishers and others af- fected asked to be heard that ar engagements have been made 10 hold hearings in the house caucus room, the largest room at the capitol.
 The Anthony bill would fix the maximum size of daily papers at 24 pages, Sunday edition at 36 pages; weekly periodicals to 75 pages, and monthly periodicals to 100 pages. Second class mailing privileges would be denied to publications of greater size.
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LABOR 70 SEEK
 REDRESS THRU
 POLITICAL. WAR
Will Exert Pressure Presum- ably Thru the Existing
 Parties DENOTNCE FEDERAL COURT MINE DEGREE
Presidents of Unions Affiliated With Federation Adopt Plan to Avenge Selves on Those
 Who Offended Them

Washington, Dec. 13.-A dec laration of principles was adopted here tonight by the conference of presidents of labor unions affillat- ed with the American Federation of Labor. It calls on all work CTS to seek redress of their griev- ances by political pressure, pre- sumably thru existing parties, as no mention is made of labor party.
 Issues which face union labor requires unity of effort, if Gin dustrial tyranny is to be avoid ed," the declaration said. It de- nounces the use of injunction pro ceedings in the mine strike and criticizes the "usurpation of un- constitutional authority by the ju- dietary" The declaration had the approval of President Samuel Gompers of the American Fedora tion of Labor. Numerous resolu- tions were introduced and at tempts were made to change the draft, without success.
 Radical activities were con- demned by the conference and workers were urged to aid in stamping out destructive ele- ments" in their own ranks. At the same time dangers that lay on the other side were noted, "for powerful forces are seeking more and more to infringe upon the rights of the wage earner and de- ny to him the right to cease work" the declaration said.
 The "perversion and abuse of the writ of injunction was emu merated among these. The dec laration urged congress to enact legjslatior retaining the, raJlroads under federal control for cat least two years after January 1, 1920," to permit detailed study of the situation and save the country another crisis in transportation rates"
 Flay Steel Corporation.
 "That idea is pernicious and intolerable," the declaration said. It means putting progress in chains and liberty in letters. It means fixing a standard of life and liberty, which must remain fixed"
 The anti-strike provisions of the Cummins railroad bill were de- scribed as Establishing, by legis. lation, involuntary servitude."
 While labor has shown to the world the faults of it's opponents, it has overlooked none of it's own, the declaration said. It is "ful- ly conscious of it's duty and de-
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Washington, Dec. 13.-General Pershing, in his special report to Secretary Baker, on the operations of the American army in France, says in effect, altho not in terms that the American army won the war.
 "It was this spirit of determin- atidn animating every American soldier" says General Pershing referring to the Meuse-Argonne battle, "that made it impossible for the enemy to maintain the struggle until 1919."
 "Twenty-two American and four French divisions" says General Pershing, "had engaged and de- cisively beaten AZ German di. visions, representing 25 per cent of the enemy's entire divisional strength on the western front. Of the enemy divisions, 20 had been drawn from the French front and one from the British front. Of the 22 American divisions 12 had at various times during this period (September 26. to November II. 1918) been engaged on other fronts than our own. The first army had suffered loss of about 117,O00 in killed and wounded; it had captured 26,O00 prisoners, 847 cannon, 5000 machine guns and large quantities of material"
 With the American army hold ing the heights dominating Sedan, the report said, and the German line of communications definitely sundered recognizing that noth- ing but cessation of hostilities could save his armies from com plete disaster, he appealed for an immediate ar1nistice November I6)." Ao fSoH
 General Pefshing's report fol lows in detail the growth of the American overseas forces from the date of his departure with s small staff, May 28, 1917, until lit numbered more than 2,O0O, ,00O
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men. Every stop of organization. every conference with the allied generals and the important decis- ions reached are recorded.
 The document, comprising a pamphlet of about 100 pages, or 35,000 words, is divided into three sections: Period of Organization" Operations" and Supply, Co-or- dinations and Administration"
 Summarizing the military situ- ation which existed in the spring of 1917, when the United States aligned itself with the allies, Gen. eral Pershing said: ne@
 Chose Own Ground.
 "1n the five months ending June 30, 1917, German submarines had accomplished the destruction of more than 3,250,000 tons of allied shipping. During three years Germany had seen practically all her offenses except Verdun crown ed with success. Her battle lines were held on foreign soil and she had withstood every attack since the Marne. The German general staff could foresee now the com plete elimination of Russia. the possibility of defeating Italy be- fore the end of the year and, fi- nally. the campaign of 1918 against the French and British on the western front which might ter minate the war.
 Financial problems of the al lies were difficult, supplies were becoming exhausted and their ar mics had suffered tremendous losses. Discouragement existed not only among the civil popula- tion but turnout the armies as we'll"
 Within one month of his arriv. Eal, General Pershing recommend. led definitely that 1,000,00O mer should be in France before May 1918, it being evident that "a force of one million is the small. est unit which in modern war wi
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IRISH ATTACK BRITISH RULE OVER IRELAND
Final Plea for Recognition of New Republic is Made

Washington, Dec. 13.-Argu- ments for and against diplomatic recognition of the Irish republic were continued today before the house foreign affairs committee, which is considering a bill to ap- propriate funds to send diplomatic and consular representatives ac- scredited to. the sepuhlicaK govern ment.
 Headed by Justice Daniel F. Cohalan, of the New York su- preme court, representatives of various Irish organizations in this country told the committee that such a recognition not only would follow out the self-determination pledges of President Wilson, but would stabilize the struggling republic and convince Great Brit ain that her domination in Ireland must be surrendered. In closing the argument for the bill, Rou.,e Cochran of New York, declared conditions in Ireland infinitely worse" than they were in Cuba when the United States intervened there.
 The only speaker opposing the bill during the day was George L. Fox of New Haven, Conn.,, who continued the speech he :. began
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15O Gallons of Whiskey Found in
 Garland County

Hot Springs, Dec. 13.-Federal officials who yesterday conducted a raid into the hill region of Mont gomery county returned here to- day with four prisoners charged with moon-shining two huge stills and 150 gallons of whiskey. A fifth prisoner escaped from a room in a hotel at Womble, where the party was forced to spend the night.
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5 Children are
 Killed in Church

Longview, Texas, Dec. 13.-Ex- plosion of gasoline in church building at Point Pleasant, Il miles west of here. when children attempted to start fire in a stove, resulted in the death ct three and the destruction of the church. Two of the dead boys were sons of James Orr. and the third a son of John Peebles. Another Peebles boy is not expected .o live. The children assembled to be taken to school in the school motor van.
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CARSIELO SAYS PROPOSALS ENDING GOAL S TRIKE WRONG;
 DISCUSS CABINET CLEAvhC
DAVID GRIFFITH AND 36 MOVIE STARS IN
 YACHT ARE LOST

Miami, Fla, Dec. l3.- Submarine chasers and airpianes are searching for the Yacht Grey Duck, which left here Wednesday for Nassau, with David W. Griffith. motion picture producer, and a party of 3G motion picture actors, camera men and others Advices received here say the party has not reached the Bahama Island capital. The yachts motors were known to be giving trouble when the Grey Duck left this port.
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Urges Arrest of
 Former Emperor

Berlin, Dec. 13.-Arrest for Former Emperor William of Ger many, if necessary, thru the in- termediary of Holland, was pro- posed yesterday before the par liamentary subcommittee investl- gating the question of war respon- abilities. A decision was post poned until further information with reference to pre-war hap penings. could be obtained.
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Coal Available
 for All Industries

Washington, Dec. 13.-All in- dustries may be supplied with coal for their emergency needs as far as coal is available in any section for that purpose, under orders is. sued today by the central coal committee. This order removed the restrictions which have denied. coal to all industries except those in the five preferred classes.
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to
 Quit Plume at '' Once, is Report

Trieste, Dec. 13.-It is an nounced unofficially that an agreement between Gabrielle D'Annunzio and the Italian government has been reached. D'Annunzio. it is. stated. will leave Plume immediately, as well as his troops, who will be replaced by regulars.
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Members of Sugar
 Board May Resign

New York, Dec. 13.-Members of the present United States suga. equalization board, President George A. Zabrisk;e said today probably vii resign if the Me Nary bill, continuing the existing of the board for another year pass es congress.
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 . POOR HOUSE MATES

+ Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. 13. + Pour inmates of the kala- + mazoo county poor house died + this morning, two others are + dying and 35 are seriously # i'll from eating pancakes, in + which insect powder mistak- + en for baking power, had + been accidentally mixed last + night.
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