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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
MEN WHO WALKED OUT MUST FORFEIT SENIORITY RECEIPTS Strikers Are Given Until i O'clock Today to
 Return.
OFFICIALS OF ROAD
 OPERATE ENGINES
Two Engines Working l2 Hours Practically Equal Five or Little More Than Half of the Nor
 nal Service.

K. c. Marshall, superintendent of the Cotton Belt Shor:, announced last night that bulletins had been posted at the shops warning all men who failed to report for work yesterday morning and who have not reported by o'clock this afternon that they could consider themselves "out of the ser vice." that their personal records would be closed and that their seni- ority rights would be forfeited.
 The immediate effect of the strike here yesterday was noted in the re, duction of the number of engines operating from nine to two. The two which did operate, however, were man ned by one loyal and company official and dict twelve hour shift as against the eight hours they ordin- arily would be required to operate thus making the equivalent of five en- zines or little more than half of normal service.
 Company officials declared last night that there would be no serious immediate effects of the strike, and that any serious effects which might come from a continued strike were discounted in the belief that practi- cally normal activity would be re- sumed with additional men.
 "We are planning to work tomorrow as we did yesterday" an official of the road said "We also look for some of the men to return and we are con- fident service vii be normal soon"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
U. S. Population
 is Estimated at
 105,000,0 1000 People

Washington, June 25.-The popu- lation of Continental United States is estimated 1O5,000,000 by J: A. Hill. chief statistician of the Cen sus Bureau His calculation is based on the combinedb population oi 1,4O5 cities and towns for whlch statistics have been announced.
 The increase over 1910 is placed at about 13,0O0,000, showing the growth of the country has not kep' pace with previous decades. Almos' complete cessation of immigration during the war. is the chief reason assigned for the falling off. other suggestions were the two influenzs epedimics return of aliens to tnell native lands and deaths Of soldiers during the war.
 The aggregate population Of cne cities and towns on which the es' innate was made is 41,029,354. Ini' is an average gain of 26 per cen' compared with 35 per cent in the pre- -vious decade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Limit Campaign Contributions to
 Not Over $1,OOO

Washington, June 25-William Boyce Thompson, chairman of the Ways and Means republican national campaign announced today after a conference with Senator Harding that the policy inauguarated two years ago by Chairman Hays limiting cam- paign contribution to $1,000 would be followed again this year.
 Senator Hj,rding feels," Mir Thompson said," and we all agree with him, that the necessary funds for the national campaign should be made up of small sums.
 The republican party means te carry on an intensive campaign in order to get back the government under the constitution but it is not going to be a campaign that will commit the party to an obligation to the moneyed interests or any other single or selfish clement in American life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
MAKE DECISION ON RAIL WAGE DEMANDS
 BEFORE JULY 20
Award will Be Retroactive To May 1, Says
 Barton.
THINKS TT WILL END
 ALL STRIKE DANGER
w. G. Lee Declares There Is No Doubt But That Promise Will Relieve the Impatience
 of the Men.

Chicago, June 25.-A decision on the demands of railroad employees for wage increase will be made on or before July 20 by the railway labor board, Judge R. M. Barton, chair man, said in statement late today The award would be retroactive to May 1, the statement said.
 According to w. G. Lee, president of the brotherhood of railway trainmen and spokesman for union leaders who gathered here today the boards declaration would end all danger of a general railroad strike.
 MT. Lee said that secret plans have been made by a disaffected union element to spread the strike through out the country because of the con- tinued delay in announcing the wage ruling.
 The men would have quit at mid night tomorrow night, "Mr. Lee said. .'' "It was impossible to hold them longer Men of my organization have been waiting patiently for nearly a year."
 The railway boards statement de- clared that an agreement on met bod of working out the wage pro- blems had been reached an dthat no time would be lost in reaching a conclusion.
 Lee and other representatives of the recognized railroad brotherhoods who met here today to discuss the railroad wage situation said there was no doubt the men would be sat isfied with the promise of decision to relieve their impatience."
 "Was the decision the result of a warning of a probable strike brought by you and your associates to the board ?" Lee was asked.
 "You can draw your own conclu- sions as to that" he answered.
 In later statement MT. Lee de- clared that "even the most conser- vative members of these organiza- tions lately have been bitterly com- plaining of the delays and insist upon a decision.
 "Now that it has been definitely decided that the award will be hand ed down not later than July 20," the statement continues, five urge our members to continue to carry out their obligations to their organiza- tions and the contract relations with the employees as the most ef- fective means of helping the situa- tion."
 General chairman of the fifteen recognized railroad organizations will meet in Chicago July 19 to con- sider and pass upon the awards by the board it was announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Snedec0r, Visitor Here Is Elected
 to Head Rotary

Atlantic City, N. J., June 25.r- Esctes Snedecor of Portland, Ore gon, was elected president of the International association of Rotary clubs at the closing session of the international convention here today.
 Invocation was delivered at the morning session by Jos. I. Norris of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Presbyterian minister and delegate from his club.
 "Pete" "Snedecor, as he : is affec- tionately known in Rotary circles, attended the tri-state district con- ference in Pine Bluff last March. He made such wonderful impression, and so won the regard of the Rota- rians he was presented with a handsome gold watch in token of the effection or him.
 Snedecor, a Southerner by birth, probably is the youngest man ever selected as president of Interna- ticnal Rotary. He is an attorney, but has devoted most of his time recently to Rotary work in the Unit ed States and abroad. He was urged for president of Rotary by the dis trict conference here, an dthe Pine Bluff clubs delegates were instructed for him.
 Dr. J. I. Norrisewho cast the vote of the local club, was close friend of Snedecor's father when the Nor ris and Snedecor families resided in Florida.
 "I'm mighty glad "Pete" Snedecol was elected" said Judge w. T Woodbridge, president of the Pine Bluff club last night, when inform. ed by the Graphic of Snedecor's election. "He's fine young man imbued with desire to serve his fellow men, and with the intelligence and education to guide Rotary we'll" Judge Woodbridge immedia tely dispatched to Snedecor on be half of the club message extend ing congratulations, and giving as surance he can depend upon Pin, Bluff Rotary to back him up in any thing he undertakes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Negro Tries to
 Burn Wife; Shot By Officer, Escapes

Columbus Robins, negro, Plum Bayou, was shot in pistoi duel with Deputy Constable J. w. Elliott, near Plum Bayou, early this morning. He escaped.
 Robins had been arrested last night by Elliott and Deputy Sheriff J. w. Baldwin after he had made repeated attempts to kill his wife. He poured oil on her bed and attempted to set fire to it, later trying to shoot her. After the officres had ar rested the negro, Deputy Bald win went for witnesses leav- ing Elliott to guard him. The negro made break to escape and Elliott fired, the negro re- turning the fire, one bullet go- ing through Ellliott's coat. The negro made his getaway. leav- ing trail of blood. Bloodhounds were put on his trail but lost it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
WOMEN WOULD AVOID ALI. REFERENCE 10
 PR0H| QUESTION
Would Approve Wilson's Stand on League and
 Treaty

San Francisco, June 25. The womer members of the executive committed of the Democratic National Commit. tee today decided to recommend thu, no reference be made to the prohibi tion question in the platform to be adopted by the convention.
 It was also agreed to recommend that president Wilson's stand on the peace treaty and league of nations b. approved.
 The following blanks submitted by the labor committee of the woman E bureau of the Democratic National Committee, Mrs. Robert Bruce Bruere New York, chairman, were adopted:
 "We affirm the right of collective bargaining between employers and employees through representatives of their own choosing. We approve also the national industrial councils cs. tablished by employers and employees within the various industries, the of which shall have the effect of ordinary collective agreements, but not of judical decisions, subject tc compulsory enforcement.
 "We insist on the abolition of the labor of children under IA years and that children between 14 and IS shall be permitted to work only after pas sing examinations by local schools and health authorities assuring pro- per standards of health and educa- ton.
 "We reaffirm our belief in the principles of the democratic plat form of 1916 and again urge the general adoption of the eight hour day.
 "We believe that wages should be put on the basis of service, not of sex, and that minimum wages should be fixed which will insure to all wage earners proper standard of eff ciency.
 "We urge that the federal trade commission be given greater powers over the basic food industries of life
 "We advocate the development of a national system of employment offices under control of federal and state boards, to meet the problems of seas onal requirements of agriculture. We urge the organization of a voluntary labor corps for harvesting with trans. portation subsidiaries.
 "We advocate the extension and development of the bureau of women in industry, established by the demo cratic party in the department of labor. We also urge the appointment of women on all government boards and tribunals dealing with industry and labor.
 "We recommend the protection oi womanhood ard infancy according tc the best modern experience"
 A resolution urging the establish. ment of department of education with cabinet officer at its head was also adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
ROBINSON TALKED OF FOR PERMANENT
 CONVENTION HEAD
Walsh Is Discussed As the Opponent of
 Glass.
San Fraicisco, June 25.-Those wh

San Fraicisco, June 25-Those who originally had suggested fight against Senator Glass for the plat form committee chairmanship tonight apparently had turned their efforts toward selection of Senator Walsh of Montana as permanent chairman of the convention. Senator Walsh, who quit President Wilson's lead in the senate in March to vote for the treaty with reservations, heretofore was urged as the logical opponent of Sen- ator Glass.
 It was said tonight that the admin istration chiefs had reached no de- icision as to the permanent chairman ship, and that in the end they might accept Senator Walsh without con- test, there also was talk of slecting Senator Robinson of Arkansas for the place.
 The trend for no plank at all on prohibition apparently had it's great est support today from some of those previously counted on to support 9 Liberalization plank.
 Some of the best informed were pre- dieting tonight that the fight to be made for such a declaration would re- solve itself into a nominal effort re- signed to put the convention on re- cord. It was expected, however, that MT. Bryan would be more insistent in his work for bone dry plank and would take his fight to the conven- tion floor if the platform committee showed him under.
 MT. Bryan reached San Fraicisco late today and led off with a predic- tion that the platform would contain an affirmative dry plank. He declined to divulge his plan of campaign in detail and would not talk about, the league of nations. The suggestion that the platform remain silent on the prohibition issue was endorsed at meeting of the executive committee of the national women's bureau and further development in the same di- rection was made by the California delegation which caucused on policies without single mention of prohlbl- tion during the session. In many quarters California had been counted on to support wine and beer plank.
 Many blanks dealing with Irish freedom have been called to the atten- tion of the party leaders and it was predicted that many conflicting coun- cils on the subject would be laid be- fore the platform committee. At a conference in the offices of the Amer ican commission on Irish independ- ence, however, an agreement was reached by representatives of several Irish-American bodies to stand to- 'gether for plank espousing American recognition of the Irish republic.
 Examination of the temporary roll shows there will be 308 women dele gates and alternates in the democrat lie national convention. They will De divided as follows:
 At large Al, alternates at large S9; district delegates 83; district alter mates 165.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
American Relief
 at Smyrna Closed

New York, June 25.-American re- lief activities have been discontinued in Smyrna, headquarters of the Greek forces in Turkey, it was announced today by the near east relief. Orphan asvlums and other institutions main tained in the city by the relief organ ization have been turned over to the Armenian committee.
 Stabilization of conditions in the immediate vicinity of Smyrna and the organization of the Armenians them selves is given as the reason for the dropping of further American efforts there. f4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
SHOT IN PLAY WOUNDS ACTOR IN
 WINGS OF STAGE.

+ Chicago, June 25.-Joseph A. *
 + Hack of Milwaukee, a vaudeville # + actor, appearing here, was acci- |. # dentally shot late today by Miss s
 + Kitty Gordon, head liner on the + s vaudeville bill. The shooting * + happened while Hack was stand < + ing "off stage" awaiting his turn # + The 38-calibre revolver used by # + Miss Gordon in the scene in * # which she takes part with her < + husband, Jack Wilson. supposed + + ly contained only blank car < .* tridges. < * According to the police, how * + ever, the revolver had been used * # off stage by Wilson as safe + + guard against the theft of his *
 + wife's jewels, said to be valued +
 + at $250,000, and that in changing 4 + the cartridges one loaded shell * + was left. 5
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
$14,OOO Paid for
 Livery Yard on
 West Barraque

A. G. Harris yesterday sold the wagon yard property at 419 West Barraque to James M, Baugh, Sheri- dan, who will operate same. The consideration was $14,000.
 Other real estate deals included the sale of Ben Howard to Miss Blanche Scoull, trustee, of the pro- perty at Ninth between Mulberry and Ash, and the sale by the Cotton Belt bank of the residence at 1212 West Twelfth to Harry T. Stewart druggist The consideration in the latter deal was $6,00O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Newberry Case
 to Highest Court

Grand Rapids, Mich, June 25.-A bill of exceptions and assignment of error filed for Senator Truman H. Newberry and 16 others convicted last March on charges of corruption in the 1918 senatorial election has been approved by Judge Sessions in federal court and the case will go to the United States supreme court as soon as the printing is completed, it was stated today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Local Mot0rcyclists
 on Long Journey

A party of three local riders leave today noon for Dodge City, Kansas, to take part in the 1nterna- tional Motorcycle races, being held at that place this year on July 4th.
 The party consist of Geo. Blaser, Dewey Allen, and Earle Richmond. Blaser and Allen are mounted on Harley's, Richmond's mount is an Excelsior. The route will be via Fort Smith where there are several riders to join the party to finish the balance of the trip. They expect to be gone about 10 days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Turks Will Insist
 on Smyrna Rights

Constantinople, June 25.-The Turk ish peace delegation in Paris has been instructed from Constantinople that the Turkish government will uncom- refuse to sign any peace treaty which deprives Turkey of the Smyrna district, Arianople or eastern Tharce. In the main. it is indicated the government agrees with the other territorial limitations fixed by the entente.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
TO KILL OFF RATS.

Washington, June 25.-Calling at- tention to the discovery of Bubonic plague in several American and Mex jean gulf ports and renewing his war ming regarding the introduction of plague from Mediterranean ports which are known to be infected, Sur geon General Hugh s. Cumming, today urged communities throughout the country and especially along the coast to inaugurate rat extermination cam paigns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
BOB JOHNSON VERY ILL.

R. G. Johnson, 908 West Barraque, who has been very i'll for the past several months is very low. MT. John- son was formerly an alderman and has been employed by the Isaac Drey- fus company for many years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Hit By
 |Girl

d'h, Twenty-Ninth hlnfully but not 'terday afternoon hit by an auto Hiss Amy Ryland, sIth and Cherry. tEed down by the
 ns Hospital suf- md bruises. Mrs. ,euth on Cherry me car line in asr woman when
 that she was m ka
 lour at the time
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
: I. + < + + + # I. l. I. + + I.
MEXICAN OF SO NOW
 IS THE FATHER OF
 THlRTY-FINE CHILDREN.

F. Fl Centro, Cal, June 25. Frank NaIle, 60 years old. na- F. tive of Mexico, became a father F the thirtyfifth time today when F. his second wife, whom he mar ried in 1900 gave birth to her F. seventeenth child, an II pound F. boy, Sixteen of Nallc's children F. are living.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Josh Wise Tells Of fPreIin1inuries at Donkey ShoW
BY J. w. RAPER (CreatOr of Josh Wise"

San Francisco, June 25. This town convention look About the only ones here now are the candidate managers and their lobbygows. It's a bit early for the boys who throw their lunch boxes and banana skins and paper napkins on the sidewalks.
 However, things are moving. China town has finished all the prelminery arrangements for bloody feud This will draw the publicity neces- sary to attract us yaps from the east and south. Some day the Ring lings will buy Chinatown and hang a gate at the main entrance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26

|lpne 25.-so tar as we're concerned, at 1 pt President W H. Epistration appeared :, I,l of the political ] denlocratic party \ preliminaries of
 ,ption began.
 1. was not without t |t grumblings' and
 seattering insur- \ there was every 1. show down, the ! forces not only Erority but were III |Indership.
 |f the Wilson sup Et in striking ia ash- k for the national
 10 decide between \. The committee ' set for a ruling I,ut of the conven- I of Missouri and |H,rdwick of Geor- |
 .rest critics of the Enent pointing in | vas the apparent bt against Senator Ia his candidacy for |tplutions commit &h he IS commonly |k.n selected by the' \ vas aceumulating fan ]. Bryan would Inst him in his at IAs platform a lea hk in disagreement hIews and a prohi- jllnk framed with " of the adminis- bld to prohibition, Iion remained in a
 e uncertainty with Eilu tn,,yo rd nyc1,l. from the platform s1 V ' a liberalization 'n active campaign D of the New York ' they would carry j floor of the con- ! . feeling gained Ihs end, both MT. ! declaration and hle dry's would be asnt Wilson stands hs not been made hg significance was itonference to the l|derence to prohi- la democratic plat
 t endorsed by the ! |l,dninistration tip lgard to the presi- } and tonight the M aspirants re- ! unchanged. At nsr arrived during lefsonal charge of
 y tomorrow the !adidates and their |eqninstructed del. |ebe at its height.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
ks in !! ana Strike
 rnationale

June 25.-Ap
 < ,eusand miners in |s,.a are on strike,
 and a shortage to a threat N this 2 state, ac-
 N. Evans, statis- |.a Coal opera Evans state aay. A represen- }. '.ate commission
 'snedy for the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
Tom Marshall arrived last

week and since then he has at
 tracted almost as much atten-
 tiOn as he does in Washington.
 San Francisco restaurants and hotel prices have been low so far they act like rank amateurs com- pared to Chicago. But they may show their skill when the boys from the congress gaiter and two place under wear zones begin to arrive. The pri- ces may be not only reasonable but more than reasonable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26

You hear no end of talk about Lowden and Col. William Proc ter Cooper. The general Opin- ion seems to be that the Repub- licans have all the luck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26

Somebody here has advanced the idea that woman should run for vice president, but I have too much respect for the unfair sex to dis cuss it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26

A regular old ia shioned San Francisco fog hit the town this evening. The fog was so thick that the long-legged boys from Texas and Kentucky couldn't see their feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26

This town is much wetter than Chicago But that is only natural the Pacific ocean being much larger than Lake Michigan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
WORKERS

kI UA-t Hi1i N 25.-Mexi- .is today were ms laborers VI ss'ted States to
 country. The
 cs sss been given | III II.If|
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26

The "boys" from the Far East don't give a hoOt about the twO- thirds rule. They will be satis- fled with 2.75 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
THE WEATHER.
Saturday a n d Sunday general ly fair.

The democrat ic jag didn't last a day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-06-26
fES ARE
 OF :. NEWTON.

kI,tion Forces Lity, Lack |sship. AGAINST ks coLLAPsEs k Exclude the Pro-
 !. From, the Plat Esl.r-Wilson's l Vi Known.