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Evening journal., 1915-02-26
Changing His Mind
HIS OPINION or GEORGI

= NCUSE me, sir"
he said 10 the
~ man who was
waiting on the cor
ner for his car.
"Wcll, sir?" was
replied.
"You are an cdu-
Gated man. 1 take
~"
"I have a college
diploma"
"And are we'll up
I'm American his
tory7"
Naturally, an q
what Of it,"
"Why. sir" con-
tinued the 81 h cr,
down on the corner
where you see that
knot Of men, Is a
feller who offers "a
bet that G eorg z
Washington wasn't
born In February"
"Then he's a jack
ass. sirl"
Il know II. but
when he offered 10
bet me ten dollars he
bluned me right
49,. 10
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

But he can't bun Come along and see how
quick I'll win his cash"
They had taken about twenty steps when the collegiate
halted. and asked:
Whats the matter?"
"Why, hang II, I've forgotten whether Washington
born February Marchl Better find some one who
hasn't a college educatoni"
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

Pace. while with calm delight
She snores.
My lady snores.
MIX OF tho blue and white
For which the babe implores,
Please quickly warm tonight;
She snores,
My lady snores.
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

Washington had hard time at
Valley Forge"
"Yes. and / suppose somebody was
always telling him about the differ
ence between the weather and the old
fashioned winter"
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

Nor father preferred lose a cherry
having liar and bought him hatchets and
told him o the whole orchard.
It sufficient say that he washington-just
Washington.
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
COMING.

Pauline--Heavens Arthur. father
is pursuing us in his airship.
Arthur Din auto) )-How do you
know? Can you see IL?
Pauline-No. but-but can feel the
sand ballast dropping on us.
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

What are you giving up during
Lent?
All Of my bad habits.
That was a fairly big contract for
one Lent.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

and modern means Of communication In
western Russia, though not equal to
western European means OF travel and
transportation, are altogether different
from the few miserable post roads in the
times of Napoleon l. and have now cut
distances between Warsaw and Moscow
into less than one-fifth of the original
length.
The plan to follow up a Russian re-
treat can, therefore. be carried out on a
basis entirely different from that of 1912,
and before all, unlike the French emper-
or's adventure, it has certain and def
mite aim-the severaaae of the Russian
armies from their only vital bases OF,
supplies-while the campaign of Napo-
leon was bare of all strategic objects,
merely undertaken to carry French pow
er and glory into the capital Of the only
unconQuered rival.
Won Mackensen's operations were d.
rected against all Russian troops which
were based on Kiev and Kharkov and
Field Marshal Won Hindenburgs strategy
aimed at the Russian armies supplied
from Petrograd and Moscow The only
direct railway communications between
both groups Of Russian armies led from
Kiev over Sarny and Koveli to Brest-
Litovsk All other communications east
ward from the latter fortress, the mo4
BOutuCiu VI iuuS over fluSk anu
Gomel at an average distance Of 100
miles from the Kovel-Kiev road, led to
the bases Of Petrograd and Moscow. The
vast country between both roads is
swampy and wholly unfit for military
operations and traversed only by one sim
gle one-track road. connecting both main
roads between Sarny. and Luminez. A
glance at the map will show that the pos
session of Kovel, therefore, would yirtu-
ally separate all communications between
the Russian armies Of the north and of
the south.
The control Of the Lublin-C -ChoIm-K Kovel
railroad was therefore the principal aim
of Won Mackensen's northward move
ment. Kovel. and then Sarny, the last
link connecting the north and the south.
were the object Of his center; LUX and
Rovno that Of his right wing.
To the austrian armies along the nm.
per Bug. the Zlota Lipa and Dniester fen
the task to engage and detain the Rus
sian forces opposing them. IN order TO en-
able Won Nackensen to cut them on from
the northeast-from Kiev and Kharkov.
IAe Austrian aE1y Aorfhsast ef Lab
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

lin, which. under Archduke Joseph Ferdi-
nand, continued to drive against Brest-
Litovsk, forming the extreme left of the
armies, extending over Bialystock to
Grodno and Kovno, was intended to fall
a victim to Field Marshal Won Hfnden-
burgs operations directed from the
northwest, from the provinces Of Kovno
and Courland.
All movements along the Vistula and
the Narew were but Of secondary impor-
tance. Their only object was to detain as
large body Of Russian troops as possi-
BILE, preventing them from supporting the
Russian armies protecting the Wilma
Dunaburg lap Of the railroad to Petro-
grad.
Meanwhile, all hopes for the Russian
armies Of the north rested on Kovno. The
road through this fortress was the best
and most direct to reach the Petrograd
railroad at Wilma. Further northeast. be-
tween Wilkomir and the region west of
Dunaburg. the country Is extremely diff
cult for an advance. At the same time,
Kovno formed menace to the right wing
of General Won Buelow's army.
The German operations against Riga
must be regarded as having merely pro-
tected the advance on the Vilna-Duna-
burg line In it's left flank. and were,
therefore, temporarily at least, of but
secondary Importance.
Thus the campaign continued to be
relentless struggle for the four principal
arteries of the Russian fighting machine.
In which part they could be intercepted
was irrelevant One cut. be 1t effected
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

at BiaIystock, or hundreds of miles fur
ther northeast, near Dunaburg, on ono
road at Wilkowiski, or miles away at
Minsk on the other, was sufficient to
doom great parts Of the Russian army.
Alexander of Russia had for a long
time demanded that Napoleon should
pledge himself that the kingdom of Po-
land should never be re-established. On
the absolute refusal Of Napoleon to con-
sent to these conditions, Alexander re-
ace.
The English cabinet Immediately took
advantage Of the dispute between the
Petersburg to form a new coalition
against Napoleon. Constitutional England
and despotic Russia Joined hands to
crush the emperor q the republic. The
cabinet Of st. James opened its treasures
of gold to the cZar and offered the COOP
GRAFTON Of it's navy and armies. The Rus
SLAMS were encouraged to hostilities by
every means possible.
On June IL the Emperor Napoleon had
arrived at Koenigsberg, where he had
collected immense stores for the supply
Of his army during its advance into Rus
sia's barren wastes. The army consisted
Of about 420, 900 men, including $4,000
cavalry, six bridge equipments, one be-
sieging train, several thousand provision
wagons, innumerable Herds of oxen, 1859
pieces of cannon, 10000 carriages and
carts, Of all description. and $4,000
horses for the cavalry and artillery and
the conveyance Of baggage.
The army set out amid green fields
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

destroyed them. In many other ways was
the situation Of the Russians at the Ger
man invasion less favorable than it was
when Napoleon faced Generals Barclay de
Tolly and Kutusow
The maximum strength Of the entire
Russian forces at Barclay de Tollys and
later Kutusow's command exceeded at no
time 100000 men. Divided into three,
mostly not cooperating armies, the in
dividual, comparatively small units could
be easily provisioned from various small
bases of supplies When the enemy's ad-
vance would threaten one, another would
be at the Russian army's disposal Thus.
never severely beaten In battles, which
they always avoided, the Slavs never
ceased to be a constant menace to the
French armies.
Today it is not a question OF provision
ing from 300,0 900 to 400. 900 men, but
one of supplying from 100000 to g.
000,0 900 soldiers For this purpose, and in
particular regard of Russia's comparative
scarcity Of big cities and inadequate
roads of communication. four great CEN
trail provisioning depots, Petrograd, Mos
COW, kiev and KharkOv, were for years
prepared and are now established in the
Russian empire.
All operations OF the armies north of
the province Of Volhynia are ultimately
DdSeO on IetrOSraQ and MOSCOW, tnOS6
from Volhynia and south of this province
are based on Kiev and Kharkov If the
Russian armies in the field can be cut on
from all or any part of these four central
bases Of supplies, the remaining subordi-
nate provisioning depots will in short
time prove inadequate to provide for the
enormous numbers of troops.
Once the sources of all supplies have
been damned the Russian armies may be
considered as eliminated from the con-
flict, for withdrawal behind those CEN
ters into country geographically, eco
nomically and technically wholly unit
and unprepared for the maintenance of
armies of modern proportions would
mean their dissolution into numerous
units unable to cooperate.
The German advance, on the other
hand. while it gradually draws further
from its great supply centers, Koenigs-
berg. Thorn, Posen, Breslau, Cracow and
Lemberg, win find plenty of subordinate
centers strategfcally. economically and
technically well At for adequately provi-
sioning the vast armies, such as. for In
stanee. Lu6un. Warsaw. Vilna, Riga -.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
NOW
Russian army, $500, 900.

Russian army, 2.6o0, 900.
Won Hindenburg's army, 2,600,000.
German discipline and efficiency.
Thousands Of miles Of good rail-
roads existing others can be built
at rate Of twenty live miles q day
asphalt roads built Is fast q IN
!, army marches.
German soldiers supplied with fresh
water in bottles from German min
eral springs daily.
German soldiers have fresh baked
bread and three hot meals daily.
Supplies transported from trunk
Railroads BY automobiles.
German campaign for military pur-
poses only, based on sound stra-
tsgic principles.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-12
THEN
Russian army, 100000.
Napoleon's army, $4,000
French individual brilliancy.

No railroads - lines Of communica-
ton over generally impassable
dirt roads through swamps and
forests.
Thousands Of Napoleon's soldiers
died through drinking impure
water.
Thousands Of Napoleon's soldiers
died Of starvation.
Supplies transported By horss1
thousands Of which died weekly.
Napoleon 8 campaign was Z brilliant
advance for political ends without
strata61c baSs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
-------. PERSONAL

J. L. Graves of. Memphis, Tenn, is in the city on business.
 Rev. C. c. Cline, pastor of the First Christian church, went to Little Rock yesterday.
 B. c. Fowles, manager of the Pine Bluff company, spent yesterday in Little Rock on business.
 Cashier A. D. Foster of the Merch- ants & Planters bank was business visitor to Little Rock yesterday.
 w. w. Taylor returned last night from Monticello, where he has been on business the past few days.
 Rev. J. l. Norris, pastor Of the First Presbyterian church will go to Lit tie Rock this morning on business.
 Staff Captain J. l.. Dowel7 spent yesterday at Little Rock in connec- ton with the prison work of the Volunteers of America.
 Rev. J. A. Sage, presiding elder of the Pine Bluff district of fife Little Rock conference of the Methodist church, is confined to his home With
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M. c. A. Auxiliary
 hing Many Members.

meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary the Young Mems Christian associa-
 will beeheld in the parlors at the ociation building this afternoon at }clock. All the new members have |n cordially invited to be present, it is hoped by the officers of the |anization that all the old members
 attend, as indicating their inten-
 to continue thelr membership. further plans will be discussed and Ed upon, for the entertainment to given by the organization in cele- lon Of the anniversary of the birth George Washington.
 embers of the auxiliary have un- aken the work of having exten-
 improvements and extensions e in the dormitories at the associ- |n building, and considerable punt Of needleWork is being done ne members of the organization at homes. The meeting today will Fuss this matter also.
 pme of the members have already ped in long lists of new members ne auxiliary and it is expected that ne meeting this afternoon there oe reports from all the members ms subject, and that a very large pOer Of new members will be added ne organization.
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sss sss c c E E |s'|, 1IT' Y

eral papers on the program Dr Lillian Hlgginbotham was on the pro gram TOT a paper on "'rhe Study O Physnlogy and Hygiene" but mn. iof'unately she was called away be- lore her paper was read. However the paper will be read at the ney meeting. ''
 Ihe program as carried out was as follows: '''
 Devotional Galatians, sixth chan. ter, third to tenth verses.
 Music, 'The Fight Is On." , Taper, "Ihe Study of Scientific temperance" Er. E. c. McMullen.
 aoio, Two Victims," (Neidlinger) Mrs. w. D. Ferguson.
 Taper, Why Hold Prize Essa, Contest% Mrs. J. c. Taylor.
 Accompanist, Mrs. F. k. Ren. froW.
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Pine RIuff MN,ran

i At MissionhFy Conference.
 1 The Woman's Missionary society or The North Arkansas Conference now m session at the First Methodist churcn, IS attracting much attention among the church workers o, Ar genta. The third day of the confar- ence was begun this mornine With q talk by Mrs. F. II. Steele of Pine Bluff. The subject of Mrs. Steele's address was Social Service in Ar kansas She talked for more than an hour and told many interesting shlngs regarding the social end of the Woman's missionary work says yesterdays Little Rock Democrat.
 "The Rev. James Thomas, former pastor of the First Methodist church at Texarkana. was introduced as the next speaker MT. Thomas spoke of the work being done by the wom- eh Of Arkansas and dWelt consider ably on urging the support of other branches of the church in their work.
 "Dr. C. F. Reed of Nashville. Tenn, will be the principal speaker at the session tonight. Dr. Read arrived in Argenta yesterday and was asked by the women to favor them with an ad- dress. pr. Reed is secretary of the Laymen's Missionary movement and has had considerable experience in mission work.
 "All sessions of the conference are open and the public has been invit- Cd to attend. The session last night was well attended. Special music is furnished be the choir of the First Mthodist church.
 "TLe confererce will adjourn to- .uOrrow afIerno,n"
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Hawthorne Book Club Elects New Officers.

Officers for the new year were elected Wednesday afternoon by the Hawthorne Book club. at the meeting held with Mrs. J. M. Elliott, the new officers heinz Mrs. C. B. Bair presi- dent, Mrs. W. D. Jones vice presi- dent and Mrs. J. L. Mills secretary and treasurer.
 It was the twenty-first birthday of the organization and the affair was celebrated ir appropriate style. There was a large attendance, and the meeting was one of the most en- ioyable held in some time. The nonse was decorated with hyacinths and pink Killarney roses. and a de- licious course luncheon was served during the afternoon.
 A most amusing feature of the afternoon was the discussion of the difference between suffragette and suffragist, it being later explained that the one has wishbone, the other a backbone. Mrs. s. c. Alex ander defined "suffragette," and the papers, pro and con, were read by Mrs. w. D. Jones and Mrs. B. w. Freeman. Miss billiard Saunders rendered an instrumental solo which was much enjoyed. The club voted s15 as gift to the Business Wom- ems Home fund.
 The clubs guests during the after noon were Mrs. W. J. Galbraith, Mrs. H. P. Bradford and Miss Green. The hostess was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. G, H. Martin and Mrs. Barkley Eddins.
 Mrs. Angie Hanson was removed to her home in East Sixth avenue yes-
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uug Matrons' Club
 0tmaI.icaS

|rhe regular meeting of the Young ltrons' club of the First Baptist L,rch was held yesterday afternoon inc home of Mrs. Percy McGeorge, Cherry street. and despite the in Imeut weather there was a good at bdanee of the members. 'Considera- enthusiasm and much interest was 1 [nlayed in the program.
 With Mrs. F. C.. Hopkins as leader, bre was a discussion of America, :" | then followed g general discussion l the child labor laws of Arkansas. |,icious refreshments were served at completion of the business ses- )n.
 The club had as it's guests during afternoon Mrs. Robert Ryland and IS Willie Scott Winters. The next lsion of the club vii lbe held with Is. George Darby in Cherry street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
s. Hughes Honoree FniOvahlp Bridge.

Mrs, John D. Wilbourne entertained
 Thursday Bridge club in delight
 manner. yesterday afternoon, in bor of her sister and guest, Mrs. W. Hughes of Arlington, Tenn. 4 (y large. number of members and ests were present, either at the ven tables or as callers during the ernoon, and a most enjoyable time had.
 Mrs. Thurman Louthan was award the club prize and Mrs. c. U. May won the guest prize. The din- room and living room were mod ly decorated, with yellow tulips vailing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
Death After Victory.

A railway raan just outside Mitcham station has found barn owl with its claws firmly embedded in rats neck lying dead on one of the rails. The bird had evidently been struck by a train as 1t was about to fly off with its capture. Owls are common in the neighborhood. as the station is sur. rounded by trees: and there are mum bers of rats in the vicinity. which znake a practice of licking the fat o0 the railway points.--London Mall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
Fine Work on Billiard Gu

Billiard cues are made of ash, with usually lighter wood at the handle. A good cue should balance if 8 mans finger be placed under the middle of 1t, and as it tapers the butt must be Of lighter wood than the shaft. But there is a vast amount of individual. ity in cues. The making of leather billiard cue tips has been aL industry of particular class of French peas ants thne out of mind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
Door Found Unlocked.

Hardly a night passes that mem bers of the police department do not find the door of some office Or busi- ness house unlocked. Last night Policeman Culpepper found open a door to the warehouse of the Knox" Walker company, in West Barraq que street. He guarded the place until a member of the firm arrived to fas- ten the door,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
~Tne paye rha. Are No More."

s1'ne Daye 1'ha. Are No More."
 The power of first love has received 50 much poetic attention that we can afford to smile at the serio-comic twist that John F., an ancient Rhode Is. land worthy, once gave it. The old gentleman's habits and manners were as primitive as the time at which he dyed John P. married twice. Or his second wedding journey, he visit ed business acquaintance in Mas. sachusetts town. On his arrival, he presented his bride in this graceful way: "This," said he. is Mis- P. 'Tain't t'other Mis- P. Iwish twas. .--Youth's Companion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
New Musice! Instrument.

A Violano-Virtuoso, a musical in strument combining violin and a piano, and which is electrically operated, has been installed by the Hollenberg Piano company in the Faust cafe, in Main street, and is de- lighting the patrons of the cafe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
Who Makes Up the Suicides,

According to pr. Jacques Bertl1oh, the French staNstician, suicide Is com
 honest among liquor, sellers, chimney sweeps. butchers. fruiterers and mu. sicians. It is frequent among y"came' iots." shop assistants, cutlerss bair. dressers. servants. costefs, lawyers. doctors and druggist. Itsis rara among the clergy. government officials and men leading an active. open-air life. ]
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
Where Wise Inventor Wine.

There may be certain percentage of inconvenience to be reached before the human mind srasps tue faos that something must be altered. The wise inventor. says the Journal oF tho American Medical Association, attains a reputation for brilliancy by msain6 his invention before the need becomes obvious to others @r@l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
an attack of laerippe.

Judge T. M Phillips of Altheim- CT returned to his home yesterday afterscoming over to witness the per formance of Seven Keys to Bald gate" Wednesday night.
 E. I. Huselton returned to his home at Faith yesterday, much inn proved after treatment at the Davls hospital for injuries received in a fall from a sccffolld in December last
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
fJlace for All,

Nothing" says Robert Herrick, ''lr. ritates the thinking woman more than to be told that woman's place is in the home. She knows it. It is the mans place also 'd che knows that"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
New NOtHry Public.

H. M. Galloway of Sweden has re- ceived his commission as notary pub lice, having been appointed to the office by Governor Hays.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05
T. D. Meeting dctS Many Namhnrs

esplte the unfavorable weather in prevailed yesterday afternoon, was large and enthusiastic. at snce at the meeting of the Wo- Christian Temperance Union, at flrst Methodist church.
 ucn interest was shown in the sev-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Anyone wishing , bu. or sell Jefferson County Script, call on Chas. Well Supply Co. xr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

at Memphis; Tenn, yesterday. after spending the past two weeks here as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. A. Hen Slee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

terday much improved after medical treatment at the Davis hospital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Mrs. Charles D. Wall has issued in vitations for a bridsse whist party 10 be held at her home, in Cherry street, the afternoon of Thursday, February
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Miss Margaret Collier of Little Rock is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. H. Williams.
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Mrs. E. A. Core spent yesterday with relatives and friends at Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

to her home at Walnut Ridge today, after spending the past fortnight here
 as the guest of relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Miss Leyl Cross is confined to hel home at GOA Laurel street, with ar attack of grip.
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The Hotel Pines has announced a cabaret dance for Saturday night, from 9 to 12, at the hotel ballroom. The hotel dining room will be open from Ii to 12 D. m.
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The inclement weather forced a
 postponement of the regular meeting of the Woodman Circle, which was scheduled to be held at 3 o'clock at TX. o. P. hall The next meeting will be on the regular meeting date.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Mrs. E. Richards left yesterday for Mount Pleasant, Texas, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Claude Hutchings.
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 4-"Poygamy will o Women end by educating tn cir boys their will values Mrs Hayelock Ellis wife the ed featuring 
 
  bands andw as possible"
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A meeting of the East Pine Bluff Civic league will be held this after
 noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of
 Mrs. c. Rannenberg, 1O4 Florida
 street, The meeting is for the pur- pose of discussing the publication of
 the municipal research report, and the members are being urged to at
 tend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Mount Pleasant, Texas, to visit her daughter. Mrs. Claude Hutchings. The Ladies' Bible class of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. --t2s- Mrs. Marion Hudson of Pine Bluff is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. 0. Hutcheson this week-Columbia Ban ner.
 -$- Mrs. Mills Fuller and little daugh- ter Doris Elizabeth have gone 10 searcy. for a visit with relatives and friends
 Miss Julia Houston, secretary of the Associated Charities, was unable to he at her office yesterday be- cause of an attack of indisposition.
 ,Mrc w q MnC1aDororiz will ratl,rO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-05

Mrs. ". G. McClamrock will return