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The evening current., 1917-05-30

On account ~ the high wind. IN.
Governor Patterson, uf Tennessee, or.
cupicd the stage nt the Armory last
nigh, 10 prescott ~umr of th" great
questions of the hour to roodly
rum'nr ~ onr citizen. MIR pa'tcr-
son Is an orator of very rare aility,
During the course uf his speech he
in very forcil IT, and dramatic way
presented some a. the many uucS.
tons the nation is facing at this try
ing hour Love of "nsc and AN in.
ordinate desire for Amusement, lay
ing aside all ~ the duties, rrspons'
bilitics and graccs ,ha, go 80 max"
up haractcr and citizenship, love "
home and all ties that the world
should hold dear are all discarded, ms
we like Jchu Of old testament times
"ride furiously" What the speaker
said about the God Of Mammon in
reference TO the present war is a
mort timely note Of warning rs We
The evening current., 1917-05-30
No, One Graduate Divorced.

lafnN"t'". Ind l,"r"rds of grndu
atrS "f l'ur,lu" university show that
not "ii" voting wninnn gradlat" ~ l'ur
dh" haS been divorced The rcrur,I.
show thni an unusually large percent
ag" ~ tl," girl graduates are married
The evening current., 1917-05-30
Sumner That Drew German Blood
Recounts Exploit.
SURE U BOAT WAS SUNK
Denies Berlin Report That underses
Craft Returned, Damaged. to Home
Port-hs Gray Haired Father Pres.
ont a, Banquet Proud OF t,s Nsvs
Hero and Envied BY Others.

slender young man m the uniform
~ the United States navy stool before
u" cheering aud proudly jnbilani
army aud navy veterans at a New
York hotcl and told how he had hrrI
the first shot for America In the war
u. was Lieutenant Bruce II Ware
Jr. who on April ~ the anniversary
Of the battle of Lexington. gave the
command from the deck ~ the Non
golla that sent a six inch shell spin
ning through the pcriscOIe of Ger
mnn 4 boat bcnt on the liners lie
struction
All evening Lieutenant Ware and
Captain Emery Rice commander oi
the Mongolia. had listened to words oi
praise from the other speakers aud
the lieutenant was smiling when he
arose Int his voice broke with emo
tlun as he swept into his story. aud ai
times he repeated his comnanhs ID
his men a. " he were stlll standing un
the Mungolin's bridge with his eye,
glued to his glasses.
Day and Night Watch Kept
1T is u wonderful pleasure to tell
you how ! iired the iirst shot and drew
the hrst blood" he said Captain
Rice aud I formulated II war doctrine
nnd one Of the first things We did va,
to begin a night aud day watch when
We were six days from our destination
This event happened hve and . halt
days later.
we Ind been up continually. the
men had Dll been al their guns. and
We had not had our clothes on Cap
tain Rice and | were always on the
bridge: there was n Eunner's mate nj
ways ready and . telephone always a.
my elbow. We were always ready.
and We were ready NJ 5....2 O. u On ths
10th of April."
The lieutenant Was forced 20 hiatt for
moment. as the MON rang with
shouts M the guests rose TO their feet
aud waved napkins aud small Am-r,
can days
U Bost Sighted.
''fh" sun cam. up ur" minute h-rore
B. and II began Ia get little thick :"
he continued I'VE were then uiY
iieachy Head tight twenty miles fr,n,
the i"ver strait i.onking through
the part. I saw the chief officer turn
around l"u could see III. whole story
In his far" lie could hardly speak th,
words Ms Eud' he cried, hook At
t" ! said, 'lisal boat, and he's got
us
w. threw In the starboard controi.
WigIag, | said To- Captain Rice. I
didn't tell him which way To 20, he
cause Tint hnd all been dopcd out We
charged We made that snake that
came creeping IN toward us ~ down.
Il rushed tn the chart house aud
telephoned' Ma. 3 gun train on the
starboard quarter. Report when you
see submarine The gnn crew rruri
ed almost instantly, There II Is. Then.
Now iis gone, there 1t Is again
trained my glas and picked II mp
Coming Tower Ht.
Il ordered No 3 gun to commence
hring Fire. Fire, Fire" And they
did, aud pirked M that six inch shel,
The evening current., 1917-05-30

AZ SHE left the gun, aud I saw II travel
through the air. and ! saw Il strikd
eight inches. n foot. IN front OF thn
fellows pcriscopr
And then. IN contradiction OF tbs
German dispatch to the effect that thd
submarine was not sunk. but limpa(
into hum" port. badly crippled. LicuI
tenant Ware fairly shouted the ,eords
and II went into that coming tow
err saw the flakes Of metal nylnl:
into the sen I saw smoke. hit tho
enemy"
when the applause had snbsidcd q
gray hnircd. hcspectacled and bearded
man arose and asked II he might say 9
word
"Surc'' came the answering chorus
Ware Senior Proud Of Son.
YOU" hc said, have been proud of
my son since April 10. I've been proud
OF him since frb -. 1887"
And Hrure u Ware. Sr.. with moist
eyes aud flushed face. sat down again.
amid the cheering OF more than 100
father who en,ieI him that proud
moment ~ his life
Captain Rice wss called upon, bur
blushlngly excused himself
I'D rather take the Mongolia through
the war zone any day than make a
speech" he said AN can say IL
that I hope ". u.et that q boat again
" she II still ahic To navigate"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
CHILDREN HATE
 PILLS, CAL0MEL
 AND CASTOR OIL
If Cross, Feverish, Constipated, Give California Syrup of
 Figs

Look back at your childhood days Remember the "dose" mother insisted on-castor oil, calomel, cathartics. How you hated them, how you fought again taking them.
 With our children it's different Mothers who cling to the old form ot physic simply don't realize what they do. The childrens' revolt is welli founded. Their tender little "insides' are injured by them.
 If your child's stomach, liver anc bowels need cleansing, give only deli cious "California Syrup of Figs" Its action is positive, but gentle. Millions of mothers Keep this harmless "fruit laxative" handy; they know children love to take, it; that it never fails to clean the liver and bowels and sweeten the stomach, and that teasponful given today saves a sick child tomor- row.
 Ask your druggist for 5O-cent bot tie of "California. Syrup of Figs" ," which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on each bottle Beware of counterfeits sold here. See that it is made by "California Fig Syrup Con- pany." Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
PRAISE OR. NORRIS
 f0B RED GROSS TALK
Stuttgart Paper Speaks in High Terms of Pastor of Presbyterian Church,
 Leader in Great Cause.

The Stuttgart Free-Press has the following account of the talk made there Sunday evening by Rev. J. l. Norris, pastor of the First Presby- terian church here, in behalf of the Red Cross war fund campaign:
 At the Majestic theatre on Sunday evening, at o'clock, the Stuttgart people had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Norris of Pine Bluff deliver an excel lent address on the war fund and Red Cross.
 "Dr. Norris is very able speaker and his great enthusiasm and earnest ness were plainly perceivable in his powerful address on this important subject. He urged the people of Stuttgart to do all they possible could to contribute to this great work and to organize committees to make whirl wind campaigns of the surrounding country and this city.
 He gave several examples of the great enthusiasm shown by other sur rounding countries and cities and in his appeal showed our people how very badly our help was needed in the warning nations.
 "He paid a very high compliment to the Red Cross by saying it is one of the greatest organizations in the world today. He examplified time and again the great services this or ganization has rendered men and wo- men during the war"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
WOMEN SHOW ACTIVITY
 AND PAY THE POLL TAX
Extra Efforts of Suffragfst Leaders Being Exert to Have All Women
 Qualify Y, ire Saturday Night.

Unwonted activity on the part of local leaders among women who are stressing the right of women to vote, has resulted in the past few days in the visit to the county courthouse of an unexpected number of women, to pay the poll tax and as a result it is believed there will be a considerable humber of women entitled to vote in primary elections in this county, when the elections are held.
 This week marks the end of the period in which the women may pay the pol! tax for the year. Saturday being the last day. Yesterday was al- most a record breaker in the number of women to look after the paying of poll tax, and each of the rema aiming days of the week is expected to show many women getting the receipts and having their names put on the official rolls.
 As June 30 approaches, the suffra- gist leaders here and elsewhere in the state are making extraordinary efforts to have all the women take advantage of the opportunity afforded them of expressing their will at the polls Audiences at local moving picture houses last night heard talks by we'll known leaders of the suffragi movement in the state. and these talks are expected to bring many more women to the courthouse today.
 Three Talks Are Made.
 Talks were made by Mrs. o. F. Ellington, president of the Arkansas suffrage association, at the Best and the Hauber, and by Miss Gertrude Watkins at the Orpheo. At each theatre ,the speaker was introduced by Judge E. J. Kerwin. The Little Rock women were heard with close attention and several times they were interrupted by bursts of applause by those who heard them.
 The speakers stressed the necessity for all the women in the state to pay their poll tax before the end of the month, and also made it plain that the women should assess their poll tax, at assessing time. that they might be able to pay the poll tax next year without penalty accruing on that ac- count.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
MRS. WILEY SUCCUMBs
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Estimable Woman Passes Away After Period of Ill Health Which Had
 Extended Over Three Years.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wiley, 5e years old wife of J. c. Wiley, 116 liar den avenue, died at the family resi- dence at 6:20 o'clock yesterday even ing. ,.,
 Mrs. Wiley has been in bad health for three years, but her condition grew worse about a month ago.
 She was member of the first Pres byterian church and because of her many noble traits of character, left a great number of friends to mourn her: She had been a resident of Pine Bluff 25 years, coming here from Tennessee, She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Guy Leflar of this city; and two sons, c. H. Wiley of Little Rock and L. F.. Wiley of Rob Roy.
 The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the family residence, with Rev. J. l. Nor ris, assisted by Rev. Theo Copeland, officiating. The remains will be ship ped to Millington, Tenn, this after noon for burial.
 The pallbearers will be Garland Brewster, Walter Ryland, R. B. Jones, J. E. Green, Slate McGehee, M: C. Hollis, Dan Rutledge and s. E. Rus sell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
PINE BLUFF SHUT
 GUT OF THE GUARD
Fordyce Raises Company and Com pletes Third Regiment-fity May
 Furnish Ordnance Companies.

Henry Roberts, designated by Adju- Jant-General Lloyd England to recruit a company for he Third regiment of the Arkansas national guard, was noti fled yesterday by Major Fredeman, III the office of the adjutant-2eneral that the regiment had been completed. and that Pine Bluff had lost it's opportun- ity to be represented therein. The raising of a company at Fordyce and the completion of the Melville organi- zation, which was in doubt when Mr. Roberts and others took up the matter with General England precludes the possibility of Pine Bluff having an in fantry company in the guard.
 Pine Bluff is offered the opportun- ity, however, of supplying two Ordance ammunition companies, and at a meet ing of a number of men who had en- rolled for service in the infantry last night it wa sdecided to offer for ser vice in this branch. Ordancc com panies are composed of D men, and commanded by a lieutenant
 Mir. Roberts will go to Little Rock today to see General England. If it is definitely determined that there is no chance for Pine Bluff to get into the Third regiment, then the formation of two ordnance ammunition com panies here will be undertaken.
 The duties of ordnance ammunition companies, as understood here, are to transport ammunition for the cannon fro mthe supply depots to within a mile Of the battle lines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
SMART AUTO COMPANY
 ID BUILD BRANCHES

The F. c. Smart Auto company has awarded to J. J. Swim, contractor of Pine Bluff, the contract to erect two modern automobile service stations, one at Rison and the other at Sheri- dan, to cost SIS 900, or 5000 each.
 The buildings are obe of brick and will be used as branches of the Smart company, and will be equipped with every device for giving service to motorists A feature of each of the buildings will be rest room for ladies.
 Sites for the buildings have been acquired, and MT. Swim plans to be- gin work on the structures at once.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
HOME GUARDS DRILL
 AT ATHLETIC FIELD

The Athletic field, brilliantly illumi- mated by two flood lights, presented martial scene last night when more than 100 members of the Jefferson Home guards for the first time used the field for drilling. There were five squads out, includinf the rockies" and the work showed the result of the training the men had already receiv- ed. There was quite 2 large audience in the grandstand, and the attendance is expected to increase with each drill,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
TIME TO GET EVIDENCE.

NeyIon Jones, soda-dispensor for Reinberger & Collier, was arrested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal w. H. Martin and charged with not registering. He was given a hearing by United States Commission CT A. L. Burnett and released on his own recognizance until the fall term of Federal court, pending which he will obtain the date to show he IS be- low the age limit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
Vocal and instrumental music. read

Vocal and instrumental music, read ings and addresses will constitute the program, winch will attract to Pine Bluff a number of Little Rock people. Grand Recorder Cross sent letter to Grand Medical Examiner J. w. Johns yesterday saying there would be eight or ten autos reqiured to transport the party from Little Rock. The meeting will be open to the public. ss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
By May Manton

There are numhcrlcss pretty materials from which this dress can be made, but here plaid cotton voilc is combined with q pale blue linen that matches one of the Colors of the plaid. It is q very pretty little frock with q box plaitcf skirt and a a]iP-oHor blouse, and also it is very simple frock to make. If you like. you can make the blouse all of crepe de chine and the skirt of serge or of Wool jersey or of material of such sort, or you can make ,sn whole dress of crepe de me, and you can use the ..-.4ei for the sports silks of
 -e season, too, or you can Hse
 for Shantung. Natural colot- .i ss5hantung for both blouse aud .'>irt with Chinese blue for trimming would be smart.
 For the l6-year size the blouse will require, 311 yards of ma tetial 30 inches wide, q yards Al with l yards 50 inches wide for tho trimming; for the skirt will be needed, 42l yards 30, B yards Al inches wide.
 The blouse pattern No. 0415 and the skirt No. o57I both are cut ill sizes for I6 and IS years. They will be mailed to any ad- dress by the Fashion Depart mcnt of this papel, on receipt of fifteen cents for each.
 Here is gown that is made of white Georgette crepe with the girdle and over-bodice of satin embroidered with silver soutache, to be just as smart and attractive as it can be. The tucks on the skirt and the hems of the sleeves are finished with a little embroidery, but you could substitute hemstitch- ing or other form of fancy stitchery if you like, for every kind of needlework is fashion able. The skirt is a simple straight one and the bodice is made over a lining which holds the various parts in place. It is just the simplest costume in the world to make and at the same time one of the smartest. The white with the silver Is very beautiful for dinner and informal evening occasions. but if you want a more practical gown you could use a darker color or you could use crepe de chine or different combination of materials. Crepe de chine with taffeta IS pretty.
 For the medium size the girdla and the over-bodice will require 2I yards of material 3b inci1ea wide and the guimpe with sleeves I yard 36- For the skirt will be needed, 5I yardn of material 36 inches wide
 The bodice pattern No. o3o8 is cut in sizes from 34 to 42 inches bust measure and the skirt No. 9458 in sizes e4 or e6. a8 or 30 inches waist measure They will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Depart E,cnt of this paper. osaSecapt ot ffteen ceuss each.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
PERSONALS.

Howell Byrd has become associated With the Barnes Music house in the ca- pacity of salesman.
 Marx Frey of Fordyce underwent critical opreation yesterday at the Clark sanitarium, and last night was reported as resting fairly well.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
OBITUARY
Mrs. Sallie Jones.

,' Mls' Sallie Jones, wife of w. H. ,synes' ,Mons' a farmer of near English. died .asn"y auay afternoon at the family resi- 'w.os .a.n.e alter an illness of about three weeks
 bnss sse deceased is survived by her nfsT nf1sSTSanu, her mother, Mrs. M.. A. Short
 Ss m a1agllsh; a1gs a brother, N. G.. Short of fnSv' fs'sn; and a sister, Mrs. Celia
 0ySples of Bennington, Okla. M. uneral services will be held at morning. - ~ '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
INSANE NEGREss JAILED.

That there is no rest for the weary was the unanimous opinion of the in- mates of the city jail last night. A negro woman. who's name could not be learned, was arrested zy Night Police Chief J. H. King at Third ave- nue and Louisiana street last night and charged with being demented. The woman's walls and screams kept the prisoners awake all night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

WOrkmen to Be Hosts

Members of Pine Bluff lodge No. 36, A. o. U. w., have planned an entertainment for their friends, to be held at Fraternity hall next Friday evening, when Grand Master Work men John K. Frazier and Grand Re- corder H. l.. Cross will be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

especially when the w. o. w. band begins to use the grand stand for It's l 1ehcarsals.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
|ll,iting Girl
 -nn


 rldting Girl
 ,;ss n Flora Parks Wheeler of War
 a'vr mas the honoree at a 800 party
 u r,n yesterday morning by Miss
 gsnces ,s Hall. Miss Elizabeth Gam
 ri won the first prize and the hono-
 was given a souvenir
 The home decorations were pretty.
 .asisting of sweet peas, nas- s,.ylu sso,ms and roses. The tally cards Ss,s 'a,e ornamented with patriotic col " VI The hostess served delicious %s ssireshments in which patriotic col .,s were carried out.
 fhe hostess was assisted by Mis- ..s Etelle Simpson, Marie Luck and m-pinia Mills in entertaining her The The guests were Misses Alice Nor ;. Catherine Caldwell Louise Tur- ,sr M of Warren, Bettie Berry, Eliza Nh Gammill, Bessie Coleman, Lou se Coleman, Zoe Brunson, Dean Din- sIy M Margaret Trotter, Mildred Aus tin of Blackwell, Okls.; Joe Howell, Nancy Rutherford, Edna Lee, Ophe- Iia brewster, Elizabeth Shelby of Vabbaseka, Pauline Brewster, Mil- dred Gould, Gladys Carnahan, Eliza eth Flynn, Dorothy Seabrook.
 Mr. and Mrs. Pinchback Taylor and Miss Gertrude Murphy have returned from, a. visit in Hot Springs.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. s. Watson have re- turned from 8 visit with relatives in Sulphur Springs.
 Miss Hilda Shelby is expected home today from Fordyce, where she is the guest of Miss Mildred Thomas. | Mrs. Ed McGann and children of Stevens are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. l ". H. Meeks, in West Sixteenth ave- rue.
 Miss Lillian Ray has returned to her home in Rison, after a visit with Misses Ida and Hattie Martin. Mrs. Arthur Johnson and children of St. Louis and Leo Goldstucker of Tyler, Texas, are the guests of Max Veil and Mrs. Celia Toplitz. The young society folk of Pine Bluff will give dance at Doris park Friday evening.
 Mrs. R. R. Rice Jr. and two child lien of Warner, were Pine Bluff visi- tors yesterday.
 Mir. and Mrs. E., G. Wall are in Aarianna visiting wit. friends.
 Miss Esther Taylor is visiting with friends in Little Rock.
 Mr. and Mrs. B. c. Mead have as Q guest Miss Helen Morton of St. Louis.
 Mrs. N. T. Terral, 1o9 Rutherford place. is visiting relatives at Tillar. Missess Lucy Hearn Bradstreet ana Winnie Clegg are in Little Rock Vslting with friends.
 Mrs. C. M. Heiney of Rob Roy was Pine Bluff visitor yesterday.  Mrs. W. T.. Perry and son, William gerry, left yesterday. for visits in :, ,Iexas and Oklahoma. s < f MISS Adele Bluthenthal is reported from a recent illness. MISS Cornelia Walker is the guest VI felatlves in Little Rock today. {
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
MISS Adele Bluthenthal is reported ponvalescing from recent illness.
MISS Cornelia Walker is the guest pl relatives in Little Rock today.

st; Martha's guild of Trinity Epis-
 saY sopal church will hold a social meet sas Thursday afternoon, at: 2:30 w iww.lock' at the home of Mrs. Frank s"arrlner, 1921 East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27
. 0 CI " Y
Ea u Daily :.
 III ,vr r Y. II, Tomorrow.

'..otriotic rally will be held by ,apd;es of the w. c. T. U. at the o o,s a' q A. at 3 o'clock tomorrow .oon ~, m The furnishing. of com- bags to all Jefferson county n ;n D the army will be discussed. o's ,nafo,t bag contains 12 useful
 ..,". After the Jefferson county IsN.0t, novs have been given comfort |',ss' rr' the ladies will turn their at |ass' y,, to the sailors of the battle f.,n Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Mrs. W. T. Perry and son, William
 gerry, left yesterday. for visits in . .Iexas and Oklahoma.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Mrs. Ed McGann and children of Stevens are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. |W. H. Meeks, in West Sixteenth ave- Iaue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Miss Hilda Shelby is expected home today from Fordyce, where she is the altst of Miss Mildred Thomas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Miss Lillian Ray has returned to her
 home in Rison, after a visit with Misses Ida and Hattie Martin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Mr. and Mrs. Pinchback Taylor and Miss Gertrude Murphy have returned from, a visit in Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Mrs. Arthur Johnson and children of
 Sr. Louis and Leo Goldstucker of |Tyler Texas, are the guests of Max
 Veil and Mrs. Celia Toplitz.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-27

Mr. and Mrs. w. s. Watson have re- turned from visit with relatives in
 Sulphur Springs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Dwyer enter
tanned Thursday evening at heart die,
at their attractive new bungalow OF
Calhoun street, in honor of thei,
Charming guest. Miss Ethel Morant
of Cincinnati. Ohio.
Ii was yellow and white affair
the rooms being profusely decorated
with yellow chrysanthemums ant
roses. The soft yellow glow Of tn.
lights lent additional charm to the
stunning gowns worn by the ladies'
Lovely favors to the winners car
ried out the color scheme, as did alst
the delectable salad course serve,
at midnight.
Those enjoying the splendid hos
pitality OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dwyer were
Misses Mabel Bowman, Roberta VIII
hanson. Jennie Walsh. Mary Stuckey
Mary Pitts. Pearl Seals. Mary Lem
mon. Natalie Norman. Louise Car
son. Allene Reynolds. Miss Mears, MIR,
j. II. Guthrie. Messrs. s. l.. Roddy
Philip Gilliard. Frank Mcleod, Viviai
Middleton. w. II. Shelley. Sam Sprott
James Bradley. Marion Myers, DR.
Miller. Riley Bradham, Wilso.
Green and Herman Myers.