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THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 13, 1917. "NEWS mm.E IT IS NEWS' PRICE FIVE CENTS. Tomorrow's Entries a FIFTH RACE. Nelljn. Three Olds.

Six Fu-longs. The Baroness Xfg uumnu illiu Ul gn cinis i in FIRST Staling. Horses aii'l (ieW.in- Four Year-Olds ami I'm. mx Uurlongs. Circulate xlKi Rjo Brazos xl 13 j' Hanan i Nettie Wal-utt Hester Smith 1 0 10 When Aldebarran THIRD RACE.

Selling. T'irro Ye-tr-Olds and Up. i Miles. o'-hool for s-'-'il xl04 Chivator La ly slOS Voluspa X108 i.ady Worthington 109 Transport xll) the Jefferson fnrv.n (Haynes), fir.n; rruii. mm trump up, Oohelia Pas Chance ion W.

second. RUSSIA IN REVOLUTION Girl xll3 Heir Arpartrit 115 Ed Luc xl 1 Bn 118 Van Horn 113 itty Cheatam, (Molesworth). third. Dan. Sybil.

Sir Richard. Bit of a finally depicts the clumsy German indignities heaped on Gerard and other Americans before their departure from Berlin, following the i.f diplomatic relations by President Wilaon. VAIjl Ryan inrj Hiondo 1 OS Syfcil xlOS rv, huui iu uir 1 1 i in race at six furlongs yesterday, the bay gelding filled the track record for the distance set by Pan Zareta last year, 1.12 4-J. He won from a field composed of such cracks as Fleetabelle" ana Hen Otis als-j ran. Time LONDON, March 13 The Hussian evolution has ben confirmed late Aunt Lis xl 1 1 Fourth Race six furlongs.

Alde- this ifternoon. It wax learned the hurfin Despite the food shortage and the fcortfimA fttrtripa r.v., ursi; Bedtime Douglas 11 I uuutfl ort-; czar may abdicate. His son, it Is l.e-' tottering financial structure the es, (Lyke). second: Rohert .118 IIS 121 UlUI i Plantagenet Uncle Jimmie Carondler Progressive Mover ileveil, will be tits successor. government of Germany will be able, SIXTH RACE.

Selling. Three Year Olds and 1b Mil-. FOURTH RACE. I unless the crops fail, to struggle BERLIN, March 15 The execu-. through another year by the apu tve committee of the Russian rlai.ia; cation of the most stringent anrf has accomplished a successful rev- i drastic self denial, if peace does not lution in Russia and has imprls- come before another year.

Bradley, Carroll), third. Wood-stone. Dimintri. Fleelabelle also ran. Time 1.12 4-5.

Race Six furlongs. Garl. (Fuerst), first. Blue Racer, Car-1 roll second; Joe D. (Jeffcott), third: Black Bvauty.

Hulda's Brother. Cap. Ben, Souvenir, Watch Your Step and Anthony's Lass also ran. Time- 1:13. SECOND RACE.

Tootsie )1 PlunRT 91 Alert 93 Class A 9fi E. ClieMer Handicap." cned all the ministers, and now con- There is no question according to trols the Russian government. I Gerard's view that the Germans am This was learned from an offici.il'as united in their determination as Woodlv 90 Bradley and Woodstone, and in defeating this field showed that he is ail to the class on a good track, for yesterday's track was an ideal one, although not classed as "fast" by the horsemen. It was a day for the outsiders, Aldebarran and Kilitan bf-ing the only favorites of the day to win. Minnie winner of the first event was a 10 to 1 shot.

Milton Roblee in the second carried no bet- i ter than 5 to 1 Garl in the ranged from 10 to 1 to 15 to 1. while Baby Cal, winner of the last race was a 5 to 1 call, 1 Oaklawn started the biggest field of the meeting yesterday, there be- mg 52 horses started in the six "Dr. T. E. Holland Tbr Year Olds Virginia 10T Three Year Olds and Up." One Mile and 70 Yards.

lr.do!,snce statement from Petrograd to the ever before to support the kaiser In IVpss Bureau this afternoon. It. was' his U-boat camnaign. Plnndifo 107 stated the citizens of Petro-ri cl hail vn relaxation ran ho hnnA I Sixth Race Mile and 70 yards. Baby Cal.

Lyke), first; Rev. (War 97 Fsthpr 109 5-ansyminjr 110 recome incensed and rsilcss over ren), second; White Crown. 102 105 Ihe event-' of the last sewrai weeks. Chad Bnford Ill One Mile Manister Toi 103 Lucille 103 Spear 106 Fiznr 1 1 0 Volf Bath Ill Rev Oak wood Ill WASHINGTON. March 13.

The Crump i. third. Yaea. Progressive, Red Tier. Surf-on.

Dundreary and Miss Waters also ran. Time 1:46 1-3 unless the inefficiency of the nn-derpea boats Is proven beyond a question. When this time arrives peace will be immediately before th world Gerard is now seeking a much need rest. He is suffering from 9 Manager 106! Robert Bradley 109j Dimitri 1091 longing for peace is the deep seated Penofs 5 lbs. apprentice allowance claimed.

notion of the German people today. With grim stoldiness they are en- Opportunity HOlC.ordon Russell 1 112 Pr-notes imported durina hunger and privations of all kinds, confident that their last trump, the ruthless U-boat warfare Rarinz There are four distance races or. today's card, which is the best program yet offered at Oaklawn. The fourth race is a mile and an eighth, the feature event of the day. will bring an end to the present war CUBAN Mini is still mmum which is devastating Europe.

This is the substance and the races, wrncn is a record ror tnis meeting, and the races were by far th best and most interesting from the grand stand viewpoint. No one of the jockeys could land 'o winners yesterday, the honors going to Scherrer. Hanover, Haynes. Crump, Fuerst and Lyke. Another classy entry list is presented today, and it has been announced that Leochares will probablybe started in one of the Oaklawn outstanding features of Ambassaaoi cold of six months standing.

British Ship Sank. BOSTON, March 15. The British ship Eagamore, 5,051 tons, carrying foodstuffs from Boston Liverpool. has been sunk. The nature of the sinking and the fateof the crew has not been reported.

England Indignant. LONDON. March is Gerard's first report to Secretary WlW BE L001K mi Lansing on conditions in Germany at this time. John W. Schorr, of Memphs.

got in yesterday. Schorr has entered his crack Harry Kelly in the Ker tueky derby this year, and he states that he expects to capture that Officials Admit That Intervention Is Not Impossibility, Until German Influences Are Completely Broken Up. Gerard's report tells of how he returned to Berlin last December he noticed rr.r.e than ever the pinch past looking for everything but thi at hunser on German faces. tells of the unsuccessful attempts of worst from Germany's U-boat com manders, but nevertheless there Is handicaps later in the game. Yesterday's Result.

First Race Mile and 70 yards. Minne (Scherrer), first: Manoic. (Crump), second; Smuggler third; Verona. Uncle Mun. ttciir'a Rrofher also ocqey Carroll rode yesterday after his two day's suspension and had two horses in the money.

they would he inclinde to meet the brotherhoods in their demands with great Indignation here over the sinking of the American steamer Germany to bring tne neuigerenis to gether for a conference on peace terms, and the wrath of an embittered public and officialdom that ce-i a Survvors Amer The representatives of the train ican ship have related that the U- I The attenaance is holding ur i-manaett an unresmtwu uu WASIUNGTON, March 13. Government officials today do not cou-eider the Cuban revolution a3 definitely settled. While thera has been no definite talk of intervention, it is positively known that such a step is within the bounds of possi-blity. German plotting and the sinist-ir German influences in the lslan'2 re-publc have ot been entirely broken up. The capture of Jose Miguel men and the railroads will net get together until this afternoon.

The submarine warfare. It then tells of the efforts ran. lime i. mh. splendidly Yesterday's crowd was a ccond Race Six furlongs.

-Mil- i first- Al 1 E'ld one and an enthusiastic one. ton Roblee. (Hanover), i.rst, ai of boat crew laughed at their plight as they made their escape from the sinking ship and refused to render any assistance whatever. Gerard to stem the tide of German and Court. (Corroll), secona; ieu.

third Mose Irvine. York In submarining. Wear a Jefferson Livingston flag today. The "Catsup King" is distributing 10.000 "Little Old Glories" todav and will be a miniature flag Lad. Jack Harrison.

Sosius. Miss Detroit, Mikifula. Lady Mildred also ran. Time 1:14 4-5. VISITORS MAY Gomez, nsurgent leader, herald joint meeting was delayed by preliminary meetings of each side.

Officials Are Waiting. CHICAGO, March 15. Chicago officials today continued their watchful waiting policy regarding the impending railroad strike. Absolutely no unusual preparations will be made in anticipa one-half day in Hot Springs. ed as the smashing blow to stop the insurrection, has failed to quell Third Race Five and A HOLO-UP VICTIM BEAR MEAT FEAST the trouble.

i The brotherhoods and railway representatives will meet in New York today for a conference on the eight hour day. Neither side to date has given the slightest indication of yielding. The possibility that President Wilson will intervene to avert the strike is stronger today. The brotherhoods now have a modified demand, asking for an eight hour day and pro rata pay for overtime. The original demand made In March, 1916.

called for time and a half for all overtime. The proposed strike would start Saturday night in the east and work westward by tying up the freight lines. This is expected to Involve all freight traffic by next Wednesday at 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., Wednesday, the ftrike would be extended to include all passenger trainmen. Official reports from Cuba to MABMHONER BICYCLE Washington has Jailed to convince the administration officials that the rr ute east over the Southern I'igh way to Washington D.

C. via '8-noke, Va. So far in his trin aside iu bavins to raft his wheel or s'm over some streams i ard onp a sprained ankle, received in crossing a railroad trestle, the wjtty tion of the the officials declared. The general concensus of opinion Stuck Up By Gunman on Rose Street Ixtst Night and Relieved of $50, Watch and Other Valuables-Gives Description of Assailant. MINES IN SPA Sam Watson of Montgomery County Brings In a Fine Young Black Bear Which He Killed Yesterday at.

Cents a Pound. trouble is settled and that a return to peaceful conditions are near, among railway officials was that tuc western roads terminating at Chicago will follow the lead of the eastern lines if the strike is called. Officials, despite their Indifferent attitude, feci certan that the brea" Guerilla warfare stil continues on the island. The insurrection is spreadng fast-eV in some sections than It can be stamped out, and is being accompanied by more destruction of prop- Citizens or visitors who have Eugene Ktppy, the Swiss Athlete From California, Wlieels Into City Yesterday II Ls Way to Wash-injrton, D. C.

champion has had ac- dtnt and has lost but four pounds iAf'r delivering his to President Wilson sit hanVortnp for a 1uicv bear steak may have their appetite for this morsel appeased during their stay George McLaughlin was held up on Rose street at about 11 o'clock last night, by a gunman, and of about $50 in money, his watch and other valuables. According to McLaughlin's story he was held up on Rose street, which is between Quapaw and Prospect. His assailant flashed a big his aged mother in New whom wll come. lerty. officials admitted this after in Hot Springs, the only reson in noon.

The situation iranmy au- America that quotes fresh bear meat Fmtargo on Livestock. mitte to be helpless. in its market reports. ST. LOUIS, March 15.

The BI- he has not seen for ten years. "A hand-shake with President Wilson and a lews from by cear mother will be an even grea'er re-ward than any gold medal Marathon'' declared Estoppev in Hot Spriugi Estoppey This bear, of course, has had no Eugene Kstoppey, the dapper little iss who is making the bicxlp rword run from Iiego, to Washington. I). C. r'dlcd into Hot Springs Welnesday and will make a two days' over in 'the great American Spa gun in his face ana proceeded to 40,000 relieve hm of all his money and timer Ohio and ayndalia Big Four and other lines enforced the embargo on livestock shipments todpy.

Dead and perishable freight will be received at shippers risk for delay NEW YORK, March 15. The first of the railway managers are arriving here for the eight hour conference with the representatives of the brotherhoods. Headquarters gave out "unofficially" a tp that the ralroads' at- valuables. So far as he was able to determine the hold-up was ac fit himself for the second lap of will be entertained by CaUorn.a Irtrer friends. his long trin.

or loss due to delay. Officials said complished by the lone highwayman, as he saw no one else In the vicinity. they were making no other preara- McLaughlin states it was a white ttude would be concliatory and that tions for the strike Esfuppey is riding a 38-pound wheel and carrying 710 pounds of 1'. M. rjf I SUFFRAGISTS man who held him up, and he was able to give the police a good de LOCAL Secretary of Merchants' Association Sues Editor of Thomas Cat for Damages Thomas Thomas, of "bear" tendencies on the meat prices, for cuts from this tender young bear are quoted at 75 cents a pound.

Sam Watson, a resident of Montgomery county, killed the bear yesterday afternoon at a point aboui 40 miles west of the city. He started at once for Hot Springs, arriving here early this morning, and there was some lively bidding for the bear meat. It was purchased by Brayan, who will sell it out at his market. 108 Central avenue, and as the bear only dressed 150 pounds, it is not likely this addition to your meat order will be long In evidence. Mean, Represent Plaintiff.

PRESENTS BATH TICKET ISSUER JULY 1882 APPllf FIR POLL TAX scription of the man. This is the. second hold up during the past two weeks, and the police believe they will be able to land this latest highwayman. In which case he will get the same dose that is in store for the other trio if they are convicted. here throughout that time.

As a compliment to the presentation of the ticket. Bill is trying to figure how hs can "frame" the government for a series of complimentary baths to Sunniar's son. Since beins told about the above incident I am wondering whether or not "Id man Sunniar, with his tenacious facilities for "holding out'' is responsible for the scarcity of the nopular hen fruit. He's from old Kentucky. Gee! what a riot of good things he must ha''e stored away in his cellar with the vintage of 1881 the year before he was taken ill.

127 pounds. His cyclometer registered 2170 miles when he alighted at the Hot Springs postoffice to hnv, his log sheet signed -by the Hot BprSngs He has 1400 miles to complete his trip. Kstoppey bears mes.sagYs from 17 trans-MjsslHsippi Rovernors to Presl- nt Wilson, whieh he will deliver in person at the White House. "Hot Springs Is the livest city I littv, struck since leaving the Pacific declared Kstoppey. "It cer-'aiiily looks pood to me and my trip up through Arkansas has been a rev- lation to nv3 both as to scenery and Rood roads.

From Nashville to Glen- Thirty-Five Years a Long Time to Hold Onto Ticket, But his Cellar Has fctorpd Cordials Longer. MEET AT LEAGUE. Alleging that Davis O'Rear, publisher of the Arkansas Thomas Cat, a local periodical, published libellous statements regarding him, C. L. Russ, secretary of the Merchants Association, has filed a suit for damages in the sum of $40,000.

Thomas ft Thomas, of Mena, represent the plaintiff in the suit, which has been filed in circuit court. The petition states that the alleged libelous articles were published on or about November 19, 1916, and tha complaint recites in detail many questions from several different articles so printed, referring to the pages of the Thomas Cat on which the quotations may be found. This suit is the direct result of a uit against Editor O'Rear, brought (BY DOC ZEIBLKR). Like the tramp who used Packer's Soap once and nevr used any other since, Mr. L.

A. Sunniar. of Lexington, bathed here 33 years ago, but has never bathed here since. All Miss Adele a Hot Spries SuffraKist -Makes First Application Collector Holds Application for a KulinK. Local suffragists were earlv to take advantage any opportunity the j.assage of the RlRB primary sufrage bill afforded them and Miree applk-ations have already been ti ado t0 Collector Erickson for poll tax; Miss Adele Johnson, a local sin-fragist leader, made the first application to pay her poll tax.

bednB allowed very soon afterwards by Miss Mary O. Cartwright and fts. Jessie iConnell. Collector Krickson received the ap-plications of suffragists UP ime has not received their Tomorrow's Suffragists Meeting Will Bo Largely Attended. There will be a big Suffrage meeting held at the Business Mens League tomorow evening.

record crowd of both residents and visitors which will tax the capacity of the buijding is expected t.T turn out for the occasion. The principal speakers of the evening will "be Dr. Marion N. Wal-, pastor of the Central Methodist church and John A. Riggs, au- BIG MIXSTREL SHOW.

Will Be Given at Auditorium Theater Tonight By St. Mary's Pupils. Everything is Jin readiness tor "Mirandy's Minstrels" at the Auditorium theater tonight and it promises to be one of the best home talented entertainments every seen in Hot Springs. COTTON CONSUMPTION. these years he has been away frou Hot Springs, but not with unkindly feelings.

He sent his son hero, and safely tucked away In a part of his WASHINGTON, March 15. There was consumed by the United States Kentucky bank roll is a bath ticket i mills during the month of February dated July 1882, thirty-five years 5,047,200 hales of cotton, exclusive ago. The ticket was Issued when The leading prts will be taken 'hor of the Arkansas suffrage bill. by Russ for the collection of a small there was the old Bathing House which was recently passed. Association, or Pool, as It was known by some of Hot Springs well known and most attractice school account, which OUtear claimed was not due from him.

This suit was de- i it "Ktif Murine the of linters. This is an Increase of over 7,000 running bales over February, 1916. Cotton held by consuming establishments on February 2S was 2.1C7.285 bales. in those days, and the ticket wa Mrs. W.

H. Connell will tell of what she learned. the Rock Suffrage School. Cinea againni um'i girls, who attend St Mary's Acad emy ood and on through to Hot Springs 'ou have a little Switzerland and California com'blned. Really I have enjoyed my Arkansas trip ihe most of any so far.

Everywhere along tho route I have met up with the glad hand, hospitality and Rood "eats" nd believe me, "this riding a wheel elves you tho appetite." Kstoppey took a plunge in tha Cadd river at Glenwood and in th Onuchita river. Just before comitf Into Hot Srings. "You have a real California cjlmatd" he ejaculated. "Think of It here early March ntl I had two fine splashes in mountain utreams. Where caii oii beat Knihppey hold tho gold mfdl for 1000 olio Marathon In Calif r-i and li prwildent of the Marathon Athletic Club at Connado, He will let Hot tfprlnfii Hundny tnnrnifiB tnr Umnnhli and from trier" time it was pending, it is stated tne articles referred to were printed.

The minstrel proper and pink tea ooll tax. being as y-t unde-ided. un-the recent ruling of the orney general, as to whether or not the col lector can mil" -uch tax and over have left their applications on a when the proper time comes JJ; will rereiv. the first pol 1 women in O.rl.nd cuniy. will be interspersed with solos and WILL BUILD WARSHIPS.

BINGHAM CONSTABLE. Gov. Brough yesterday appointed Louis Bingham as constable of Hot dancing specialties. The clever little poem Did niade out to the Old Independent Hath House, bearing the names of H. M.

Rector- the auditor, and popular Hilly Maurice, manager of the Independent, now manager of the palatial hath house bearing his name. Mr. Sunniar came here a hopeless cripple, and the waters of Hot Springs made him a well man. He has enjoyed the best of health ever since. Through his son he sends his warmest personal good wishes to She Do It" written by Shelly Oliver, Springs township, to fill the vacancy Mrs.

Samuel II. Ashbridge ana Miss Sarah Dearenbauch Philadelphia, who are visiting Mrs. A. V. Williams plan to return home tomorrow.

iS (f. a well known turfman, who Is now in the city, has been dramatized and Misting under the present indictments. There has 1)een some delay over WASHINGTON, March 15. Dissatisfied with the recent bids on naval vessels virtually caused the navy department to decide to construct (our of Its five battle cruisers on a cost basis plus ten per cent In profit to the builders. will be given tonight by Miss Mil dred Holliday as one of the this appointment due to the belief that a speclnl election should be Mrs.

George Henry, of (Vhlcago, ls Hilly Wilkerwi Dallai. '1 ere called to fill this vacancy. the guest of Mrs. E. II.

Vartln. few of those who have remained The curtain raises at 8:30 ciock..