davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26
>eTHE GOD OF -
ee u BATTLES ee

heard it in his voice. 1t this that brought to her
peace as gracious, sweet, the eyes that had
met her own III the orchard.
lie coming back from the stable now-she
heard his spurs click the grass by the orchard
And now he had entered, now he was there smiling
vaguely across the table A rush of tears blinded
her and she looked out into the night where the yell
low stared and stared.
She found herself in the parlor after while silent
listening to his voice; and all about her peace
born of the peace within her breast.
He told her of the war. She had never before
cared, but now she cared He spoke of long Marches
Of hunger and of thirst with boyish laugh, and she
laughed too, not knowing how else to show her pity
He spoke of the Land, and now, for the first time
she loved it; she knew it also her Land He spoke
|of the flag and what it meant In her home she had
no symbol of her country, and she told him He
drew penknife from his pocket, cut button from
his collar, and handed it to her. On the button
an eagle and stars, and she pinned it her heart
looking at him with innocent eyes
She told him of her mOther-She could not tell
much, but she told him all she remembered. Then,
Iinvountary she told him more-about her life, her
hopes long dead, her brother bearing his fathers
name and curse. She had not meant to do this at
first; but she spoke she had dim idea that he
ought to know who it was that he treated with gen
teness and Difference She knew it would not change
anything in him, that he would be the same.
When she silent, he began to speak, and she
listened breathlessly. All, but she right! The
God of Battles had sent to her messenger of peace.
Out of the smoke and flame he had to find her
and pity her. Through him she knew she was
worthy of respect, through him she learned her
Iwomanhood, from his lips she heard the truths Of
youth, which truer than the truths of age.
| He sat there in the lamplight, his gilt straps
cleaning, his gttering spurs ringing true with ev
cry movement, his bronzed young face bent to hers.
She knew he knew everything that man could know;
she drank in what he said, humbly. When he ceased
speaking she still looked into his eyes Their bril-
iancy dazzled her; the lamp spun halo behind his
head. Wondering at his knowledge, she wondered
what those things might be that he knew and had
not told. He was smiling now. She felt the power
and mystery of his eyes.
It is true he had not told her all he Unconstitutional
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26

what boy of Is knows is soon told. He had not
told her that her brother lay buried in trench in the
beechgrove the ridge, shot by court-martial for
desertion in the face of the enemy.
Yet that was the very thing he had to tell her
About midnight, when they had been whispering
long together he told her that her brother dead
He told her that death with honor wiped out every
stain, and she cried little and blessed God-the God
of Battles who had purified her brother in the flames
of war.
And that night, when he lay asleep on the musty
har-coth sofa, she crept in white SILENT and kissed
his hair.
He never knew it.
In the morning he rode away
(TEE ENDo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26

where. It's my one great
worry. 1t is foolish for him
not to learn, isn't IL? Thank
ing you for u good answer
for him, FOUR HUNDRED.
Ally dear girl, my answer is
for you, not him. My advice to
you is, for the mans own sake to
give him up. For unless you can
change your outlook you will
make him miserable. While I
have no scruples against dancing,
under right conditions, when a girl
puts the love of good man in
one side of the scale and dane
ing in the other, the very fact
that she will stop for a moment
to weigh them proves her un-
worthy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26
"It's q Shame, q Measly
Shamau


Dear Miss Grey: 1 am q
married man of "a. My wife
is %. We have been married
three years and have a baby
boy of two years.
Miss Grey, the first year
we were married we were
very happy. After the first
year, my wife began 70 neg
lect her work and go ont Cos
siping with her neighbors or
go down town 10 moving pic
turo shows. and not return
home in time 20 get my
meals. My work tiefnins me
from s =. IA. 10 q p. n. When
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26
L2tt0rsI T &C Ga 14 G Grox

/ come home i'm the evening
expecting TO find my wife
and baby at the door to greet
me, instead / find the door
locked, and not a bit of her
house work done.
Now, Miss Grey, as this is
the only cloud in our happi-
ness, i have tried every way
to break her of it. / have
taken her on my lap and ex-
planned to her that she should
try and overcome such a hab-
ii. She promises me to do
better, but i'm a few days she
is back i'm her same habit
again. Miss Grey, L don't put
any restrictions on my wife,
as long as she keeps herself
and baby neat and clean and
her house work done. We are
happy. L am a home-loving
man; one who likes to come
home after hard days
work, have my supper, take
the baby on my knee and talk
to my wife, or take them out
to a show or anything that
suits my wife. But when 1
come home in the evening
and find the door locked and
no supper ready L am cross
all evening.
i was raised from the
time 1 was six years old till
eighteen by my foster par
ents and was taught that my
work came before pleasure.
Now, Miss Grey, don't think
I am a crank and hard to
please, as 1 never ask for
what l would not be willing
to give.
Hoping you will not throw
this in the waste basket, 1
thank You i'm advance.
q. Il. Ii.
Al can't blame you a part
lie for being cross. Looking a
marriage even as a business cor
ract, no woman has the right t
AXE a mans support and give S
title in return. You have don
he best to your knowledge t
hange her. suppose now you az
zeal to her for her own good an
hat of her child. Try and sho,
Ter she is hindering the develop
nent of her own character, an,
hat her own child will copy afte
Ter. If kindness will not win her
nut it more forcibly to her, an
Iemand that she do her duty, eve
lamp your foot If you have to.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26

is right. This Is the ques-
ton:
In writing to my sweet
heart, is it proper to enclose
stamp each time for a re-
ply? contend that IL a lady
is interested i'm me enough to
correspond with me she
would not be pleased il l en-
close a stamp each time.
MUDDIED.
A.-You are right, but l lool
at it from this point. To enclos'
a stamp in any but a business let
ter requiring a reply infers tina
the one to whom you are writing
is unable to buy his own stamps
No right-minded girl, with 1
spark of independence would Xix,
it. A man once sent me a bis
bunch of stamped, self-addresseC
envelopes and postals. Needles!
to say, sent them back.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26
The Husbands Side.

The Husbands Side.
Dear Miss Grey: This let
ptr incIosed is from my wife.
On returning from my fish
ing trip, 1 found it laying on
the table not sealed, So 1
read it.
1 don't think my wife has
cause to complain. 1 am a
sober man and never go out
at night to places 1 should
not, do not use tobacco or
belong to any lodges, and as
/ said, / seldom 60 out any
place without her.
1 am "a hard working man
and as long as am working
from morning till night 1
never hear any complaint,
but have two great faults.
and they are fishing and
hunting. 1 have been down
to the lake three times i'm the
last month and half fish
ing for catfish, and there Is
where the complaint comes
in.
Please give her your hon-
est advice, as L am telling
you the truth. 1 believe q
man is entitled to a little
pleasure at times.
Yours truly,
TERRIBLE HUSBAND.
THE WIFE'S SIDE.
Dear Miss Grey: We are
two young wives, 10 and 23,
and love our husbands dearly.
We were very happy until
our husbands took to going
fishing nights. At first they
came home quite early in the
mornings, but last night they
went and said they would be
back at 10 o'clock in the
morning, and 1t Is almost
night and they have not come
back yet. What would you
advise us to do? We love
them, but they don't seem to
glove us as much as they used
kto. Awaiting your answer,
I'VE remain,
WORRIED.
SA.-Really, folks, there an
many sides to this simple littl
problem. A man, and a woma
also, is entitled to a little leewa
N the line of pleasure, and neithe
should put too stringent restrit
lions on the other, but / do thin
4 mans place is with his wife Q
hight unless he is compelled to
dbsent. Why not make a part
If four and all go fishing; or tn
arrange their outing S
hey will not be gone the entir
light? It's q waste of time
worry when one is delayed a fe'
hours. for of the many things owe
which we worry very few eve
come to pass.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26
Love, or the Dance.

Love, or the Dance.
Dear Miss Grey: Please
attend to my case and give
me your best advice. am
engaged to a very manly fell
low who Is engaged in a good
business and has many
friends. He takes me to the
theater, ETC., but here's one
great fault, he can't dance
and never takes me. Now,
Miss Grey, 1 am very popular
in q society way and the girls
say to me, "Why don't you
shake him for a fellow who
can take You to the society
dances, etc? ?" 1t makes me
think too, for they say after
j marry he won't go any
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-07-26

In Writing to My Sweetheart.
Dear Miss Grey: L had an
argument with a friend, and
we agreed to leave the settle
ment of it to you as to which
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24
lO0SES LIFE BENEATH
 WHEELS FASTFREIGHT
Hody Of Man Supposed 10 Be J. B.. "Jack" Griffin, of Alexandria. Mo. Ground to Pieces in l. h. Yards
 Here Yesterday.

The dismembered body of a man supposed 10 have been J B. Griffin. an eX-brakman Of Alexandria, Mo. was picked up yesterday afternoon on either side of the Iron Moutain tracks in the yards just south of the Rock Island crossing. It is said Griffin fell under the train while in the act of climbing out Of the end window of a oox car at point just opposite the I
 h; section house and his body was rolled and dragged along the rails for distance of perhaps d hundred feet. several cars passing over il, which resulted in his being cut half in two just above the hips Grifins trunk Tell under the trestle Just south of the Rock Island crossing and hislo
 limbs were thrown out on the dunn on the opposite side Of the track.
 The coroner ordered the body re- moved tO the undertaking parlors of \ l.. stevens X Company. where A Jury was paneled and an induest held at 6.3Q The railroad company ana train crew were held blameless by the coroner's verdict, because the fact was developed al the inquisition that the dead man had not made application Tor transportation and had boarded the lraln without either the knoHl- cage or consent Of the tranmen.
 AsllpOi paper was found on the dead mans body bearing the address: U. h. 6rifiin, Alexandria, Mo" Other ihlormation which seems to be au. thentic is 10 the effect that Griffin worked for the Champion Bakery Ma. cGine Co, in Joliet Ills. al one time Iaiklng over the telephone from Lexa last night, ] W Shorty Sel. iefs' barber who formerly resided in forrest City, said that he had been intimately y acquainted with Griffin dur. ing his stay in Lexa, and that the dead man had been braking extra out oi that station on the NJ H. X L and that he thought Grifin had three
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

children living with their grandmoth' CT somewhere near Little Rock.
 The Iron Mountain By. throlga its local agent, MT NJ. L. Bowers, oi,, dered the remains of Griffin prepared for burial while efforts 10 establst his identity and locate his family anc home address are in progress.
 A man by the name Of 4. R. Nooa- ley, Of Big Springs, Texas, who ro0s with Griffin, testified before the coio- ner's jury that the two boarded lhs fast freight at a point near Marlanna with the intention of going to "{nM where Griffin, who had been "ofsn. for the Iron Mountain, expected v get his time check For time tns, rode the bumpers and later clinNu into the car. They were unlosops at Forrest City under the impress.ssna that the train was pulling into a' s' Wynne yards, when Griffin fell 'one death between the cars.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

4 preliminary conference of state, county and health officers will take place at Little Rock on Oct. 28 and 29. 1913, a programme of which we have received Dr. P. P. Boggan. county health officer, will attend and represent St Francis county at this important meeting, and we are glad to note this fact, because Dr. Boggan is taking very active and conscien- tious interest in the health affairs of this county, and is well qualified by experience and practical know ledge of the conditions existing here, to prop. erly represent our county, and take care of it's interests from d health standpoint. Dr. b. O. Bridgforth. our efficient city health officer. will also attend, and his recent active interest in promoting good health in the city. gives us the assurance that this yital question will be properly looked after. Dr. Bradford, who has become very well known here through his hook. worm examinations. is on the pro. gramme for very valuable paper. which will be entitled, Education of the Public as Necessity of Public Health Work" Others of our physi- cians may attend, and we presume the public is cordially invited
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24
THE FORREST STREET yIADUCT.

After considerable Ic-cs1 agitation ot the matter. the publishing ot q Dot5ce Of " 4 Special BilI. zs required oy law. and the asseI bling of reasons therefor. and presentation ot zrga- Dents in favor of same. the ]zsI lesis- lature passed bill requiring tbe Rock Island Railroad Com pany to constrzct and maintain 6 viad1ct or bridge g. the crossing Of Forrest street Citi- zsDs generally. and we uzst admit. The Times. also. endorsed tbe yizc1ct proposition. and al of us did what ws could t0 secure +. believing Fl to Ce 2 m9ch-needed improvement Comply ing with the law. the rsilroa1 Lad is engineers come here. make s1rgsys- etc. and their architect made pl4Ds. and work was actually begun few days ago on the job Bct. lo ,. wzs then that some Of the people Eose 1p. and examining the D.acs and specifications, found that the Yia51ct had 10 De of such 6 size. height and length including the approach from the north, that il would practically close up that street in the block tc-- dering the railroad right-of-way oa tbe north. except for passage oyer tae tracks. l. would leave an opening under the bridge for MT Byidewell to pass 10 and fro, but il would raise dump or embankment thirteen feel high right in front Of his door. and grad tally sloping down to a level 8f then enextstreet, which is Jackson street There would not be room cn either side Of the dump for the passage of vehicles, and the dump would cey- tainly be unsightly. So. after tla-- ough examination Of the plans and specifications. and an understanding Of what they mean. Mr Alex C.. Bride"e.l, Dr. J c Egsh. and me others. perhaps. have gone into court and eni0ined the railroad company from proceeding further with the building of the FiadQct The c5st 8f this giadlct. @e understand. Nj be something ike $20,oo9 CT s25.o9o. and with the present lights before us. .e d. not see the pFacticality of the scheme, and think the money co4ld be spent to much better adyantase etc. To say the east aI it. ihe ci1g council should have the matter thor- oGEhly investigated and n5 action should be taken without same. IL was not our intention, ii advocating the building of the Yiaduct. to put hardship or any inconvenience upon any citizen of Forrest City, but if the public convenience requires or demands this yiaduct, then Il should be built. regardless Of the personal desires Of any one or two or few citizens
 Don't do this thing haphazafd. Let those interested get together and dis cuss it intell:gently after they have informed themselves Of what the act requires. and what the yiaduct really means.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

The street terraces in many places are from one 10 eight inches above the concrete sidewalks, and for this reason much dirt and the grass accu- mulates along the edges, and the water cannot get of except by over flow, absorption or evaporation, or by draining along it's full length to the end of the block These terraces should be cut down 10 at least two to four inches below the sidewalk, and then the dirt and grass would not ac- cumulate along the edges of the walk. The attention of the city health offi- cer, city street committee and com missoner, the mayor, marshal and council is called to this matter, and we hope between them all and the property owner, we shall soon see the desired improvement.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

Patrons of the Becker X LewiSopera house will be delighted 10 know that MT II K Becker, the hustling man. ager, has just had completed a hand. some new drop curtain, which con- tains. in addition to number of very attractive advertisements of local en- terprises, very beautiful scenic view. executed by the artist, in most skillful manner The curtain is a beauty and adds greatly to the ap- pearance of this popular amusement center. The Times congratulates MT Becker upon his enterprise and be. speaks for him a liberal patronage during the season. He informs us that he has booked quite number Of really meritorious attractions for the season, and announcements will be made from time to time in The Times of the several dates of their appear. ance.
 Dr. J, c. Reynolds, of Colt, was genial visitor in the city Saturday.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

Forrest City needs strong. wide awake Commercial. Manufacturing and Progressive League, with q sal arieo secretary whose business t will De to open correspondence with pros pSctiTe investors in man facr uring farming, CT other business enter prlses needed here 10 put this town upon a ysar-rouDd business plane that will afford every citizen an opporta- nity 10 earn livelihood eyefy month in the rear, and do away with what has now come to be known AS the dull season between Apr.l lst and Octo- Der lst of each year
 There is 10 good reason why basi- ness in al lines should nct be good Eere every month in the rear. aud the only reason il is not so is because ae are sleeping upon our opportunities. O not taking advantage Of the won dertgI resources Of oar lands. location. facilities. etc.
 \ county CT city cannot stand stisH l. either progresses or retrogresses. Ask yourself and find aB answer By careful thought, whether Forrest City IS progressing or retrogressings
 We have the opportunity to get q government building. but there is no organized effort being made. and the inquiry Of the government for site has not been satisfactorily answered We have the chance to get free de- livery of mail. but no action has been taken towards complying with very simple requirements. The Elks build- ing is nearing completion. but much trouble Is being and has been expe- rienced in financing it. Mauutactur- ing sites are being sought every day. and though we have all the natural advantages and many valuable induce ments, there is no effort being made by any person or number of persons to secure them for this county, hence numerable other matters Of vital in- portance to the welfare of this county and city which are receiving 10 atten- tion from the citizens, or if so, it is only a haif-hearted or single e-handed attention that accompIishes nothing.
 An organization such as we have in mino, with a salaried secretary. could and would do wonders in the Way of securing just the things needed 10 make this the red hottest" little city Tn the country. l. would be his duty to keep records Of all inquiries and give all information desired; keep a record Of all things desired and be able 10 explain the advantages of such an investment, and bring them 10 the attention Qt the world al large, and so forth. ad ln6nitum,
 Something must be done Forrest City is asleep, and unless conditions change she viii lose her great pres tige and gradually fall behind her sis ter cities who are missing no oppor- tunity 10 progress.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24
STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 ST. FRANCIS COUNTY.

Cotton advanced about 50 points CT :2.50 per bale Monday. reaching the highest price Of the season, so far. and higher thanit las been since it took a tumble two or three years ago from l5c and up to below l0c for much of il. It is said the selling orders re- ceiyed on the New York Exchange were so fast and furious that they could scarcely be handled, and as a consequence the market went otf Tues day about 70 points, or dollar a bale, and very big bunch of money chang ed hands. The prospects are very good for a splendid yield in this coun- ty-the best in fact for several years. We are tOld-and it is made: the only thing to prevent, or the only uncer- tainty, being the weather, which so far has been very discouraging. With good crops already made, with market which seems to be sending the price gradually upward, and now good at close around He. times should be pros porous now with everybody who hus- ties for business and -adyertises in The Times
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

One of the pretty and attractive features Of this issue Of The Times S the Fall Opening "adh of Messrs. Bee ker X Lewis, who are just now featur- ing a strong line of ready-to.w gar ments and millinery in their Ladies Department, Many extraordinary values are being displayed at bargain prices that careful and economical buyers cannot fail to appreciate at a glance. Put Becker & Lewis on your shopping lisa and heed this firms ad- monition to shop early
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

A inc point is likely 10 be raised when Arkansas dry law goes into effect on January with reference to the shipment of liquor from one dry state into another dry state Tennes- see has statewide prohibition bill on it's statute books that has never been enforced. The Times is also informed that there is a Federal statute that forbids the shipment of liquor out of wet state into a dry state. which the authorities have not been able 10 enforce. The Times stands fgr tie enforcement Of tLe liquor laws. and we hope 10 see the statewide Iaw en- forced strictly and 10 the lefterin this state The statewide law in Tenues- see is nothing, if not farcical, and u e failure Of the Tennessee authorities to enfOre it has thrown that state into no end Of turmoil and bitter DO. litical strife,
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24
Aekneu iedgment..

We &ge delighted with cur y.lec- tions this month. and our Mr. Alt man joins Us in hearty thanks to the many patrons ~bg have so promptly paid their accounts 10 him during 0c- tober. We hare been enabled thus to meet many obligati01s- and jt other friends will kindly pay their bills, es- pecizlly those who have let their ac- counts zccumglate for several months, we Eill oe able 10 meet large school book accounts maturing against os next week and up 10 November b
 School books are spot cash.
 Sincerely.
 LANDEOIGT & EADAKIS
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-24

We hope the ladies and others who have recently requested space for items of general interest will not think that We do not appreciate their contributions, or that we purposely omit them. Just at this time the de- mands upon our space is very great, and many times we are compelled to omit great deal Of matter that our compositors have set up in type. Last week nearly six columns of type was unayoidaby left over. We assure you we appreciate your interest, and will do our best to publish the arti- cles, and do so when possible.