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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
All Wood Alcohol
 is Very Poisonous

New York, Jan. 1.-All wood alcohol is poisonous and it does not possess a single property by which any one except a chemist can distinguish it from ordinary "grain" alcohol. This warning was issued tonight by Dr. Reid Hunt, professor of pharmacology at the Harvard Medical school, in statement explaining the dan. gers of the poison, prepared at the request of the American Chemical society. The only "safe course to pursue" since the sale of genuine alcoholic beverages is illegal, he added, is to refrain from drinking anything purporting to be such a beverage"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Charges Graft in
 Texas Penitentiary

Houston Tex, Jan. 1.-Chair man R. L. Winfrey of the state penitentiary commission, today asked State Senavor Page of Bas- trop, over long distance telephone to reconvene the legislative in- vestigating committee to hear ol 'graft amounting to millions which he charged exists in the states penitentiary system.
 MT. Page agreed to the call if the governor will isuse it. Mr. Winfrey entered into communica- tion with Austin at once.
 MT. Winfrey said he is resign ing within few days because he has been baked at every turn ia the commission but asserted that before retiring he wants to bring before the people of the state "the shame of the penitentiary system. J
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Love of Girl to Reopen Case of
 Slain Soldier

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 1.- The love of a young woman and the interest of a United States senator may lead to the reopening of an investigation of the details surrounding the death of Sgt. Geo. H. Corey. company E, Seth in- fantry, who died at Camp Travis here on January 28, 1919, the re- suit of blow over the heart, de- livered by Corporal Willie D. Lee of the same company, it was stat ed here today by friends of Miss Ida Lee Morrow, formerly Red Cross nurse, who was engaged to be married to Sergeant Corey last spring.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
FORMER FRIEND
 OF BROWNS $ NOW ACCUSED
Mrs. Vester Accused Floyd Provost of Part in
 Crime. WARRANT MAY BE SOUGHT FOR HIM At Present, He Is Merely Held for Testimony-Declines to An swer Questions of Prose- cutiOn.

Mount Clemens, Mich, Jan. l. Floyd Provost, former close friend of J. Stanley Brown, was again taken into custody for exam ination in connection with Brown': death on December 23.
 Provost refused to answer ques- tions, standing on his constitution al rights. as he had in refusing to testify at the coroner's inquest earlier in the week.
 Neither would he discuss the case when confronted by Mrs. Cecil Vester, who yesterday told the authorities story incriminat ing Provost and Mrs. Ruth Brown the young widow.
 Prosecutor Lynn Johnson, to- night declined to say whether he would ask a warrant for Provost. Such action would be taken, how ever, he stated if habeas corpus proceedings were instituted.
 Beyond accusing Provost of con- plicity in the killing of Brown whose bullet-riddled body was found in his automobile on a country road near here, Mrs. Yes ter added nothing today to her yer sion of the tragedy. So far she is the only person directly charged with Browns death. Officials are quoted as saying they believe she was not responsible but has know ledge that will aid in clearing up the mystery.
 Mrs. Vester's hearing has been set for Saturday morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
RADICAL RAID MINUS FEDERAL HELP IS MADE 115 Arrests at Chicago by
 State Officials is
 Result STATES ATTORNEY
 CRITlCIZES PALMER Accuses Latter of 'PussyfoOt' Tac- ties in Not Helping Him Alleges Politics Cause of
 Withdrawal

Chicago, Jan. 1.-Raids result ing in the arrest of 115 l. w. w., communists and other radicals were carried out today under the direction of States Attorney Mar tin Hoyne, who tonight in a state ment attacked Attorney General Palmer for the failure of the de- partment of justice agents to CO., operate. Agents of the military intelligence branch of the central department of the army aided the county prosecutor.
 MT. Hoyne said the raids had been timed for 4 p. m. New Years day. He said he had recently gone to Washington to confer with gov ernment officials. At noon to- day, after receipt of personal let ter from Attorney General Pal mer, asking him not to proceed with the plan, federal department of justice agents withdrew, MT. Hoyne said.
 Apparently Attorney General Palmer or some of his friends are playing petty politics with the situation and are pursuing a pus- syfoot policy" MT. Hoyne's state ment said. Expressing my opin- ion as a citizen and democrat, I do not believe Nero or any other fiddler can be elected president of the United States"
 Edward G. Brennan, chief of the bureau of investigation of the department of justice refused to comment on the absence of his men in the raids.
 Awaited the Day.
 The prosecutor asserted that daily in Chicago members of radi- cal organizations addressed meet ings urging their hearers to ''await the one big day" and that their purpose was nothing less than overthrow of the government. MT. Hoyne declared that the l. w. w., the communist party and the com- munist labor party members and anarchists and syndicalists were distributing tons of seditious lit erature. He said today's raids were only the beginning of his drive which he declared was in- tended to extirpate all radicals from Cook county. His investiga- tion, he said, had disclosed that the leading agitators in "this crim- inal conspiracy" centered their ac- tivities in Chicago, New York. Boston, Cleveland, Detrot and Seattle.
 MT. Hoyne declared his men had been armed with 200 search war; rants and that in addition a num- Der of warrants charging con- spiracy had been issued by Judge Hugo Pam of the criminal court. Four men were arrested on the latter warrants today. Among them was George Andreytchine, an I. w. w., released on bond some time ago from Leavenworth peni- tentiary, pending decision of the appeal of 92 I. w. WIS convicted of violation of the espionage law.
 Anne Grovarsky,' 34 years old, was the only woman arrested. She and 27 men were taken from l. w. w. headquarters. James Crow ley, secretar yof the I. w. w., was also arrested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Jap Pliers to Make Attempt to
 Encircle Globe

Tokio, Jan. 11.-Ten Japanese aviators are expected to partici- pate in the first aerial derby around the world, which begins next July.
 The American commission o1 arrangements, which has just con- cluded it's visit, has met the most enthusiastic and cordial reception among the Japanese who show a keen interest in the great worlc flying trip. The commission composed of Commodore Louis D Beaumont, Major Charles J. Glid- den and Benjamin Hillman has been received by virtually every member of the cabinet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
SELL COTTON MILL

Natchez, Miss, Jan. Lone of the two cotton mills here formerly owned by the Natchez Cotton Mills company has been sold to a syndi- cate of Chicago manufacturers, is being overhauled and will be placed in operation early next year The other mill is now owned by the Natchez Manufacturing com pany, and has been in operation for some time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
EXCHANGE STUDENTS.

Laredo, Texas, Jan. IA sys- tenn of exchanging Mexican na- val students with South American countries was announced in Tues days isue of Excelsior of Mexico City. Cadets of the Mexican Na- val academy are to be sent to schools in South American coun- tries which agree, in turn to send cadets to the Mexican academy. The announcement, made by the department of marine, said the "plan will be beneficial because an intellectual reapproachment will result"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
L0M|DEN ASKED 70 DECLARE ELS
 VIEW ON PACT
Anti-League Senat tors to Force Stand by All
 Candidates BORAH ATTEMPTS TO FORCE LEAGUE ISSUE Utah Senator Declares Powerful Forces are at Work to Draw
 l.. g. Into Foreign
 Affairs

Washington, Jan. 1.-lntcntion c1 republican senators opposed to the league of nations to request all republican presidential candidates to place themselves on record as to the issue involved in the league was disclosed tonight by Senator Borah, republican of Idaho, who made public letter addressed to Governor Lowden, of Illinois, an aspirant for the republican nomi- nation.
 Governor Lowden was asked to say whether he favored "any policy, :" alliance, league or partnership" # !: * to aban- don our traditional foreign policy and enter into understanding ano combinations which would em- broil us in all European conflicts and turmoils."
 "Those for whom I speak" Sena- tor Borah said, "have no intention of confining these and similar questions to yourself"
 Senator Borah charged in his letter that powerful European and American interests were CO., operating to draw the United States into European affairs through the league of nations if possible, and, if not, "by secret and tacit agreements"
 Declaring that the questions and policies involved must come before the next administration, re- gardless of America's entrance into the league, the Idaho senator said the personal views of presi- dential candidates should be stated
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
CHURCHES TO ADVERTISE.

Fayetteville, Jan. 1. - An inter-church, advertising campaign will be launched here Saturday. This action was decided upon by unanimous vote of the Minister ial alliance, The plan contem- plates haf-page ad in the news papers here, each Saturday urging people to attend church Sunday and presenting the church side of the community life and duty. The advertisements will take the place of the. usual church notices, which will be limited to simple announcement of regular services without the mention of special programs or other advertising matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
GLASS PLANTS RESUME.

Fort Smith, Jan. 1.-The win dow glass plants of the Harding and Model Window Glass compan- ies will resume operations at mid night, adding 800 highly-paid workers to the city's pay roll. The plants suspended operations last spring. January 1 is the day for the resumption of all glass plants in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
SUES FOR $10,OO0,O00.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. l. Specific items totalling nearly six million dollars are given in papers filed here today wherein the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad of Texas. joined with Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads seeks to obtain $10,000,OOO from the City Service company and the Empire Refining company, both Delaware corporations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
CARGO CARRIER LAUNCHED

Gloucester, N. J., Jan. 1.-The 12.9OO tons cargo carrier Ethan Allen was launched today at the Pusey and Jones Shipyard here. The vessel was built in four months and four days from the time the keel was laid, a record shipbuilding feat for a ship .ot this size along the Delaware rlv- pr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
STUDENTS MISSIONARIES.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 1.-- Approximately 75 per cent of the men missionaries of North Amer ica and the same per cent of the unmarried women issionaries in the last B years have been fur nished by student volunteer move ment for foreign missions, the executive committe reported at the convention here today. Report was read by John R. Mott, chairman of the executive board.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
POSTPONE EXHIBITION.

Washington, Jan. l. Post ponement from April to October of the National Exposition of Ameri- can Manufacturers in Buenos Aires was announced today by the management in accordance with a suggestion by the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
HEADS ST. LOUIS U.

St. Louis, Jan. 1.-Rev. Vim. F. Robinson of this city has been appointed president of St. Louis university, according to announce ment made at the university to- day. He succeeds the Rev. Ber- nard J. Otting. A change in the presidency had been anticipated because of the recent ruling at Rome that there must be a change every six years in the heads of the various Catholic institutions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
WINS N. o. HANDICAP.

New Orleans, Jan. 1.-Korbly, a lo,to-1 shot, won the New Years handicap, $5,000 added,s the feature race at the opening day here at tne falr grounds. Korbly is own ga e by M. Shields. Jockey H. lnurber was up. Time for the mile and sixteenth was 1:45 2-5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
PINE BLUFF BANK DEPOSITS ARE S11,719,429; INCREASE
 0F S3,O95,266 FOR YEAR
PLAN COMPULSORY ATHLETICS IN HIGH
 SCHOOLS OF N ATION

New York, Jan, Steps to obtain enactment of na- tional and state laws re- quiring compulsory athletic training for high school students. will be taken by the Athletic Research so- ciety of America, it became known today. The society, which concluded it's annual meeting here yesterday, also plans to wage q cam paign in favor of requiring physical education for en- trance into the graduation from college.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
GREEKS GOING HOME.

Four members of the local Greek colonl, and who retain citizenship in the land of their nativity, are planning to leave in a few days for visit to relatives in Greece. They are N. J. Jerome, John Cour- gis, John Hazamalos and George P. John. The trip is to be made in company with several Greek residents of Little Rock, the party expecting to sail for New York early this month
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
MAGAZINE EXPLODES.

Hercules, Cal, Jan. 1:--The black powder magazine of the Hercules Powder company here, exploded shortly after 4 p, m: to- day, according to a statement from officers of the company. The cause was not known, they said. No reports of deaths have been receiyod.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
KANSAS EDITOR DIES.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 1.-News of the death at Tampa, Fla, of An drew A. Richards, formerly prom inent in Kansas as politician and editor, was received here to- day. The body will be brought to Wellington, Kan, MT. Richards old home, for burial
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Wealth of Local Firms and Individuals al Record
 Figure. TOTAL RESOURCES OF SIX BANKS S15, ,22 ,5S0
  Increase Here of S3,3i2,2S8 Owe Previous Year Is ShOwn-All of City's Institutions Million Dollar Banks

Tabulaton of deposits in the six Pine Bluff banks yesterday show ed that firms and individuals here have on deposit q total of S11, ,719- 429, an increase of S3,095,2 ,266 over the figures this time last year when the total deposits aggregat- ed $8,624, 163
 Resources of the six banks are $15, 5,224 ,5S0 an increase of s. 342 28S over the 1919 figures, which were $l1,SS2,2S2. All are mill lion dollar banks, resources show.
 The figures from all but one of the banks are accurate. From this bank the figurees are estimates, correct to within small radius.
 The statements show an unusual prosperity in Pine Bluff. The city's bank deposits and it's business as indicated by the business of the banks are larger than ever before.
 Figures for the banks are as lows:
 Merchants and Planters bank: Deposits now, $3,530,879.87 De- posits Jan. 1, 1919. $2,664.221.25. Resources now, S4.236 845.40. Re- sources Jan. 1, 1919. $3,138;694.75.
 Peoples bank; Deposits now, S938, ,231.43 Deposits Jan. 1, 1919, $675,341.26. Resources now, $l,- 152,907.13. Resources Jan 1, 1919 $955, ,777.46.
 Simmons National bank: De- posits now, $3,275 66759. Deposits Jan. 1, 1919, $2,256,O48.47. Re- sources now, $4,181,174.70. Re- sources Jan. 1, 1919, $3,187, ,087.15.
 National Bank of Arkansas: De- posits now, $1175, ,179 P. Deposits Jan. 1, 1919, l$893, ,144.12. Resources now, $1, ,503.48173. Resources Jan. 1, 1919, 9.36279.
 Cotton Belt bank: Deposits now, $899, ,473.11. Deposits Jan. i, 1919, $635, ,40G 47. Resources now. $1,- 150 17347. Resources Jan. 1, 1919 $891 ,372.12.
 Complete tabulation at the Citi- zens' bank has not been made but in round numbers the present de- posits are $1.900,0O0. On Jan. |, 1919, $1,500.000. The present re. sources are $3,00O.0O0: the resour- ces Jan. 1, 1919, $2,500,000.
 Progress Great.
 Great change is noted in the progress of the Cotton Belt bank, as compared to the start 20 years ago, according to J, E. Boyce. When launched, this was the fourth bank for the city of Pine Bluff. the other three banks being the Merchants and Planters, the Citizens and the Bank of Pine Bluff. The bank was opened in October 1899.
 Earnings during the past year our fondest expectations and as whole the years busi- ness has been most satisfactorv, ,'A states w. c. Hudson of the Ma tional Bank of Arkansas. This bank has only been in business for four years, and the earnings an- nounced for the year 1919 are S25. .263.21.
 Officials of the veteran Mer- chants and Planters bank state that the year has exceeded any previous business so far.
 '"Our business has been so big that we have not yet found out just all of what we have done, q Citizens bank officers say.
 The Simmons National bank likewise has recorded an amazing increase in deposits and profits.
 The Peoples bank has grown as the men behind it have known itN would, one boost for the year hav- < ing been the Christmas Savings clubs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Two Killed When
 Train Hits Buggy

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. Mrs Gertrude Rudolph, 48,, and daugh- ter, Celia, 15, were killed outright and Joseph Rudolph and two sons. Robert, II, and Clarence, 3, were seriously injured when a buggy in which they were riding was struck bv a train at a grade crossing late today. II,
 The buggy was enclosed and the occupants did not notice the ap- preaching train.
 Miss Gertrude Rudolph, 20 years old, left the buggy to take a street car about 100 feet from the cross ing and witnessed the accident.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
THREE TRAINMEN KILLED.

Clear Springs, Md, Jan. H. ihree trainmen were killed and three others seriously injured to- uay by the explosion of the boil CT ot the two locomotives pulling railroad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Two New Year
 Alcohol Deaths

Chicago, Jan. 1.-Two deaths resulting from wood alcohol poi, soning, supposedly the result of New Years eve celebrations, were reported to the coroners today. To- days victims here were John Walstrom, 16 years old, and Joseph Pince, aged 65.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
RHINE FLOODED.

Coblenz, Jan. 1.-Lower parts of this city are flooded by the ris- ing waters of the Rhine, the river being at the highest stage known in the past 40 years. A number of army units have been moved toS higher ground.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
Two Soldiers at
 Camp Pike III
 of Alcohol Effect

Little Rock, Jan. 1.-Two SOL diers belonging to the Third divis- ion are in the camp Pike hospital in a critical condition as the result of drinking wood alcohol whiskev. Authorities are working on the case.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
FIREMAN IS KILLED.

Sedalia, Mo-, Jan. IN. R. Bland, fireman on Missouri, Kan sas and Texas passenger traia No. 10, was killed today when the train ran into a large boulder which had fallen on the track be tween Rocheport and Huntsdale. Engineer Quinn was injured, and the engine and three cars derailed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
PLAN BERLIN STRIKE.

Paris, Jan. 1.-Independent so- cialist circles in Berlin are carry ing on an agitation in favor of a general strike as protest against a new increase in the cost of food stuffs, according to the Frankfort Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
-~ ->-~~~.----.- x'--.s----,V rY Nj PARTIAL LAW IN BULGARIA.

Vienna, Jan. 1.-Dispatches re- ceived here from Sofia state that Bulgaria has been declared under martial law because of widespread riots growing out of the high cost Of living.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
STEAL STUDENTS CLOTHES

Conway, Jan. 1.-Robt. Bunt- ing and "Choc" Pett, negroes, are under arrest. charged with the theft of clothing. from rooms of students at Hendrix college.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
MISSING BANKER IS
 FOUND IN WILDS
 OF FLORIDA WOODS

Wilmington. Del, Jan. 1. Charles J. Pennock bank CT and former state orni- thologist, who disappeared from his home in Kennett Square, Pa, six years ago, has been discovered through his love for birds, which led him to write an article for an pathological jour nal under his own name. Suffering from a nervous disease, he had become the victim of q delusion that he had to leave everyone and bury himself. He was found in the forests of Florida.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
SIGN ARMISTICE.

(By The Associated Press.)
 Dorphat, Wednesday, Dec. 31.- An armistice was signed today by representatives of Esthonia and the soviet government of Russia. The armistice will be in force sev- en days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
RAIL OFFICIAL QUITS.

B, Washington, Jan. 1. The .fesignation of Gerritt Fort, as assistant director of the traffic for
 the railroad administration, was
 announced tonight by Director
 General Hines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
RAISE 4 FOR CITY HELP.

h Wichita, Kans., Jan, 1.-Salar- ;es of all city employees were rais- ed today in amounts ranging from $5 to $15 weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
WIFE OF THE DEAD SIX PIPER BRINGS
 IN HIS VESSEL

Mobile, Ala, Jan. L. With the wife of the dead skipper in command, the schooner Jean Somerville, adrift in the Gulf of Mexico since December IF, arrived at the entrance to Mobile bay today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
TRAINS TO BAGDAD.

London. Jan. 1.-Train service between Basra and Bagdad, Asia tic Turkey, will be established at an early date, it was announced to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-02
SOCCER RESULTS.

St. Louis, Jan. 1.-The Robins Drydock team of New York de- feated the St. Louis all-stars in a we'll played game of soccer foot ball here today by a score of 3 to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-03
sEAI.FIRlLs At SHAWNEE
Twelve Players N Three Glasses
Matched This Afternoon.

The semf-finals in the class tourna-
ment at the Shawnee Golf club are
scheduled for this afternoon. The
players are grouped in Glass A, Glass B
and Beginners class. The players in
the semi-ffnais are:
Glass A: Cooper and Middleton:
Bailey and Kist1er.
Glass B: Sewers and Thrapp;
Clark and Bird
Beginners: Robertson and Doctor
Wolf; Bartell and Sipp.
Results of the preliminary games
follow:
Class a.
First frame: Anderson won from
Patterson; Cooper won from Barnum;
". V. Crow. won from Conwell, Mid
dleton won from F. Scott J. Crow won
from Doctor Allen: Bailey won from
Campbell; Studdard won from Will
lard; Kistler won from Carruth.
Second frame; Cooper won from
Anderson; Middleton won from Grow:
Bailey won from Grow; Kistler won
Glass b.
First frame: Sewers won from Har-
per; Monroe won from A. D. Gray;
Cody won from Blinn: Belts won
from Beniiingi Thrapp Won from
Nuss; Booth. won from Bunger; snat-
finger won from Bacon; Dooley won
from B. Wolf; Rankin from A. A.
Scott; Huhgate won from Flag ler;
Clerk won from Ripfey; Wardin won
from IIamil; seller won from Carpen-
ter; wilkinson won from Eastman;
Beerbohn1 Won from Jack; Bird won
from Hillhouse.
Second frame: Sewers won from
Monroe; Cody won from Belts: Thrapp
won from Booth: Snattinger won from
DooleY; Huhgate won. from Rankin;
Clark won from Wardin; Seller won
from wilkinson: Bird won from Beer
bohm.
Third frame: Sewers won from
Cody; Thrapp won from Snattinger;
Clark Won from Hungate; Bird won
from Seller.
Beginners.
First frame. R. Johnson won from
Mitchell; Robertson won from Doo1-
ing; DR.. Wolf won from D. B. John
son: A. w. johnson won from ]. Fritz
tom Goodnow won from Lippett:
Barte1ls won from Nightingale; Sipp
won from Endiich; Eden won from
Bennett:
Second frame; Robertson won
from r. johnson; DR. Wolf won
from Johnson; Rartel1 won from
Goodnow; Sfpp won from Eden