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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-17
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03
DO YOUR DUTY.

The Graphic has Seen urged to
roast" the people of Pine Bluff for
their seeming reluctance to assume
the responsibility resting upon each
American man and woman in this
war with the German government.
and which is being discharged will
lingly by so many patriotic people.
The Graphic does rot feel called
upon to roast the delincuents, nor does
The Graphic feel it is incumbent up
on the paper to do more than point
cut tho nlain DUTY OF every loyal
American. The Graphic feels more
should be unnecessary. Every person
who reads, every person who thinks,
every person with an ounce of love
for the country, or particle of graf
itude for the many and great benc-
fits enjoyed under. the government
of the United States should see plain
ly the only course possible for the
American at this time.
To the person who cannot offer
for service in the armed forces. there
remain many ways in which he or
she can aid the nation at this time.
One can buy Liberty bonds, thus
standing behind the man at the
front; join the Red c. oss. and help
to care for those who may be wound
ed or become ill in their country's
service, and the man who is not call
ed for army work can prepare for
possible emergency right here in
Jefferson county by becoming mem
Der of the jefferson County Home
Guards association.
Each and every one knows his or
her duty-there's no doubt about that.
How it is faced will determine the
measure of each ones patriotism.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03
CYCLONE BELT SHIFTS.

The present sprihC has been
freighted with tornad,es that have
levied heavily on life. The cyclone
belt it appears, has moved from
Kansas and Iowa into Illinois AMI
Indiana, where hundreds of people
have met death and numerous towns
destroyed. If the mir Us of the peo-
pie were not dulled with the horrors
of war, which they have been reading
for nearly three years. these torna-
does would appear much worse to
them than they really do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03

vice. The gentlemen in Washington,
however, should not lean too heavily
upon the recommendations of these
interests, but should consider the
needs of the people a: large What
is needed is strict and strong federal
jurisdiction over the TODD distribu-
ton, which would prevent extortion
and robbery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03
ANTI-DRAFT AGITATION.

Agitation against the draft may be
noisy in spots, but in practical re-
suits it will be negligible. A certain
amount of this undoubtedly was to be
expected. The worst it can do is to
give officials little extra trouble.
There were draft riots during the
Civil war, yet they did not affect the
against the draft todG. will be quite
as Intellectual.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03
How About Some lorna
do Insurance?
Cost Is Very Low.
Phone 20.
r. Fl. M. MILLS & SONS
independence being guar anteed by the

independence being guar anteed by the
powers of the world
Henry MOrganthau, former Ameri-
can ambassador to Turkey, states
that 100000 Armenians have been
murdered since the beginning of the
war Nothing like it has ever been
known in the history Of the world.
Americans have been wont to shud-
der when reading the history of their
county at the cold-blooded murders
and massacres of the Indians, when
the nation was young; how entire
settlements were sometimes wiped
out.
But in Armenia the toll of death
has reached a million:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03

The idea prevails among The
Graphics staff that # the courts
would order that whisky confiscated
by local authorities be turned over
for destruction to the members of
the Jefferson Home guards, the MEM
bership of that organization would
increase very rapidly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03
CALM ON THE WEST FRONT.

After a precipitous blast on the
western battle line, tie allies are
resting. They captured gorund,
swallowed up portions of the linden
burg line, but did not capture a ha f
dozen or so pivotal points"
From the looks of the situation,
the Anglo French are aiting for the
arrival of the American army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03
RESCUE ARMENIA.

It. is given to the Christian nations
Of the world as. represented BY
America and her allies to rescue the
remnant of Armenia from the DOM
nation of the Turks. This nation
should consent to no peace terms
that does not include the independ-
ence of the Armenian kingdom. such
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03

Nine. Schumann-HeEck, who al
ready has two sons ir the Austrian
army, now has two sons in the Ameri-
can army. And her last husband
probably is buying Liberty bonds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03

The person who can spell the
names of Russian officials without
referring to books or papers has the
war situation well in Rand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03

1t has not gone unraticed that the
food interests" of tao nation have
not been slow to give congress ad
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-03

Russia has repeatedly surprised
the world in the last two and half
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-10

many tore up the Belgian treaty 4
treaty to which she was a party. when
she had given her solemn pledge that.
she would respect the integrity OF
Belgium. she struck a mortal blow TO
civilization, she struck a mortal blow
to the security and the peace Of the
world for the future, II she can vindl-
cate that doctrine. Her excuse for
II was not the excuse of the German
people, but the excuse OF the German
autocracy. that national necessity JUS
titled the breach of sacred contract.
not alone with Belgium, but with her
co-powers in that solemn obligation.
we cannot allow that principle to pre-
vail in this world. We have got ia
make it clear. my friends. no matter
what the cost. that the obligations of
nations are more sacred than the OBJ
ltigstions Of individuals. that the rights
of the smallest nations upon the face
of the earth are Just as sacred and
must have the same respect as the
rights of the largest nations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-10
With a lead pencil.

handed 1t to him. With lead pencil
he wrote: I hereby subscribe for
5000, 600 of the liberty loan Of 1911.
and l agree to pay for 1t whenever
called upon be- the secretary Of the
treasury to do So and signed hts
name. Gentlemen, that was a thrilling
Incident to me. because there was the
answer OF the American people to Ger
many's declaration that a sacred OBJ
legation is no more than scrap Of
paper We answer 1t with another
scrap of paper Upon that scrap Of
paper was expressed the spirit and
determination of America that the bill
lions of dollars OF resources OF this
nation woald be expended. II neces-
sary, to vindicate the principles OF
liberty, justice, and humanity through
out the world.
Fellow citizens, you all know that
the security OF modern civilization
rests upon the invioia bifity of treaty
obligations You know that when Ger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-10

structive criticism. Let US not merely
carp and find fault. I would not hold
an office for one second IL I felt that
the gag was put upon the people of
the United States so that they could
not tell me when l was going wrong
/ want them to criticise. / never get
a chance to read or hear anything
else but criticism. l tell you, my
friends, criticism. however unfair
and there isn't country on earth
where criticism is so unfair as in
America--is wholesome. / prefer any
kind OF criticism to none. because IT
keeps a fellows feet on the ground,
and IL he has any tendency TO swell
up 1t will prevent him from busting
in short order
"A Scrap of Paper
"A week ago a patriotic citizen Of
the United States came into my of'ice
and said, Give me pad ard pencil.
picked up piece of paper, scrap
Of paper that was on my desk. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14

~Sfon Dieu." the other stepped for
ward. hts hand outstretched IT'S
ne unkuown name 10 me. although we
have never before met by some chance.
~ am Francois de Ia Forest
ia Forest You were in France
three months ago
aye: was there when sieHr &c Ia
sale funded he told me fhe whole
tale vas vItb him when he had
audience with Tauis am here now
bearing the orders Of tire king, eoun-
fers gne8 hy La Barre AS Qnebee. re
storing he TantT 70 command at Fort
ST Louis. and bidding De BauEis and
that fool Cassto0 return to New
Tranee
u Artienv crushed the mans hand
in both LIS own dropping the rifle bar
rel 10 the ground. His voice trembled
as he made answer
"Ie won fhe kings favors he con.
WINGED LOUISE
No doubt or that-never saw I a
greater miracle"
And sIeur de IA salle-has he re
turned ~
.Eay: he remains in France, 70 fl
ont an expedition 10 sail for the mouth
OF the great river. He nath special
commission from the king To me was
given the honor Of beariug his mes.
sage. All. but La Barre raved like
mad bun when I handed him the kings
order thought be would burst a
blood vessel, and give us a new Cover.
nor. Bur no such luck. Pah. I stood
there. struggling to keep q straight
face for lie had no choice but obey.
Twas hard dose 10 swallow, but
there was Louis orders in his own
hand all duly sealed; and a command
that be dispatched hither with the
message
How made you the journey IN SO
short e timat'
Overland from Detroit, the same
trail You Travelled with La Sale; it's
much the shorter"
"Alene2'
with two courje-s du bols; they are
with me now BHt what is this, DAT
dgDg. you have with you-a woman 2"
CONTINUED Next Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14
IS II ads NE

yes. ueda me"
And you think that sm right In
II = cholce-1hat an doing nsught Tn
worthy ~ ny wonaahood -
Even 80 eha darkness saw him
make t1a symbol of the cross. before
Re bent forward and kissed mE hand.
Madame" be said gravelv. IT am
but plain soldier with all nay service
on the frontier. leave 10 fhe priests
the discussion Of doctrines. and TO God
my punishment and reward. can
0uIF answer you as - ArtignT'E friend.
and Fl officer Of France. 7 give y0u
honor and respect. and deem your love
and trust far more holy than voH- mar
riare 2Er faith. and my sword are
yours. madame
felt his lips upon my hand. yet
knew LIST he had gone. 7 stood there.
my aves blinded with tears az bis gal
liant words. only becoming conscious Of
his dlseppe when D'Artignv
drew me to him. his cheek pressed
against my hair.
re has gonet we are aI2ne"'
"Tas. dear one but 7 thank Cod FOR
those last words. They have given me
courage ana faith SO my old com
rades believe US right the criticism Of
others does not move me. You love
me. AdeEe2 You dc not regret7'*
Ny arms found WY about his neck:
ny lips uplIfted 70 his
Monsieur I shall never regret Z
trust God and you"
How he ever found his way along
that dim trail shall never know.
Some memory Of its windiues. together
wit the instinct Of a vvoodsman. must
have given guidance. while no doubt
his feet clad En- soft Indian mecca
sins. enabled him 10 feel the faint
track. fuperceizab}e In the darkness.
1t Ted along a steep bank, through low,
tangled bushes. and about great trees,
with here and there 2 rock thrust
across the path. compelling detour.
The branches scratched my face and
tore my dress. confusing me SO that
had + not chung 70 his arm I should
have been instantly lost ip she gloom.
Cur advance was zioyg and cautious.
every step taken ln silence. Snakes
could not have moved with less noise,
and the nueeauHou was well rakent
Suddenly D'Ardgnv stopped. gripping
me 5u warning For q moment there
WAS ua sound except the distant muir
mar Of waters. and the chatter Of some
might bird Yet some instinct Of the
woods held The man mououfess. listen
fre- 4 twfe cracked 10 OFF lefr. and
then a voice spoke low and rUnbing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14
sATURDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-JrIY =. 1917

daylight unrsl after f~e We can scarce
ngaEe il. ser I'VE sill try
II was n1t "a OARS here away from
the gloom Of tina Roofs the forest was
apeH. and vet via never know bow
D'Artignr succeeded tu following that
dlm traH NJ So rapid gait As for
Ie. I esuJG soc n2t6ine IS any path
md uera5v followed hlm bHnd1F not
even certain ef the aature of tbs
ground gudar ur feet Again and
again I trinpe6 over some obstaele-a
root q EUfE Of Erass-aad continually
unaote9 branches aapped against my
face. Once { fe# prone yer SO noise
.e-zTE thar Rene passed beyond view
before aa realized mr Misfortune. and
returned TO help me- regain my feet
Eof until rHese. fhink. did he com-
preheEd she rap555tr of mis- movements
Eour pardon. dear girl aud his lips
brushed nay haEe as ne held me in his
arms. = forgot MI hu1 our comrades
vondar TIE night is dark 70 you
eyes
II can see nothing 7 confessed re
gretfulIr. yer you have no difficulty y
'TIs 3 woodsman,s training. have
followed many q dim trail IN dark for
ests. and this Is SO plain 7 could keep
70 It on ii run i necessary. AM the
fort Is awake aud Tigilant-th that was
rife fire.
had not only heard the sharp II
ports but seen the fash Of fire cfeavtng
the darkness.
1.-THE discharges came from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14

IT'S a Good Fight So FAR Wouia
You Have More Of it2'
though 7 was mon my knees now. bat
he was q short. heavily built fellow.
stand back ay, make room. Saint
CzUjse wa are fighting our own friends.
r. you are Of the garrison. name your
self"
D<Artigny. still cIasning his rife bar
rel. reached ont his other hand. and
lifted me to my feet.
-'Perchance." he said cooify, .3f I
were stickEe- FOR etiquette. might
ask vou first for some explanation 6f
this attack However, we have made
some heads ring. SO I waive chat privI-
EeRe. am the Sfenr 4 Aftigny, Il lieu
tenant Of La Sales"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14
CHAPTER XIII.

~ot until we had felt carefully from
wall f. wall did we admit our disa1-
pasntmenh There were no oTershad-
owing trees here, and what small glsu-
Gnar Of. light came from the dull skies
found reflection GA river and rocks. so
that we could perceive each other and
gain dim view of our surroundings
Of The canoe there was absolutely no
trace, and, if arms mad been hidden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14

and trust God. All I care 10 know now
Is that you love me-
With every throb Of Bly heart,
he said soIemn1y. IT IS u1y love which
/ makes me dread lest you regret"
That viii never be. monsieur: I
am Of the frontier and 80 not fear ~he
woods. All. he has reached the rock
! safely-tls the signal
D'Artiauy drew up the cord. testing
tt TO make sure the strands held firm.
and made careful moose. into which be
. slipped NV foot
Now, Adele. YOU are re8dv7"
"Ees, sweetheart. kiss me frst"
you have no fear7
"Eor with your strong hands To sup
+ port. bat do not keep me waiting long
+ below
Ay, But 7 was frightened as ! swung
. off into the black void. clnziug des-
perstaly 70 that slight rope, steadily
! sinking downward Ny body rubbed
! against the rough logs. ana then
/ against rock. Once g jagged edge
/ wounded me vet dare not release nay
i grip, or utter q sound J sank down
down, the strain aver greater on nay
f nerves. I retained No knowledge Of
j distance. but grew apprehenslre Of.
/ what awaited me below Would the
+ rope reach To the rock2 Would I swing
+ cjear2 Even as these thoughts began
/ to borrify ] felt q hand grip ma and
! 8oisrondetfs whisper gave cheerful
+ greeting
1T IS all right madame. release volr
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14

peared The very fact that the door
stood wide open, its wooden loek
broken. told the story Clearly re.
NAMED silent. stirring about through
the sani-darkness Of the Interior. zen
dered spaechless by a feeling OF inter
he.plessnasz D'Art4Euv. after an NJ
rerance Of appointment, felt his vvav
along the walls as he came back 10
the omen door our eyes met. and he
must have read despair IN mine for
he smiled eucoura gngIy.
swept bare. little girl. i" ne said
mot SO much as an ounce ct powder
left. The ssraees got here before Us.
TT seems. Never mind, we shall haze
to travel a WAYS on woodcraft and Il
viii not be the first wilderness jour
nev ] have made without arms. Did
De Tonty mention 70 you where he
believed the Hint we're IN hIdlug?"
NO. monsieur they Tudiansg'
yes. the river tribes. the most
l0val Of all 10 Ia sale. It was one
Of their villages we saw on the bank
Of The stream IS we approached The
fort from the west told Boisrondet
that If stood there deserted but not
DESTROYED. and it was our Judgment
the inhabitants were hiding among
+he river bluffs Without canoes they
could not travel far. and are probably
concealed out vonder If we can find
them our greatest peril is past
They are frtendlE2"
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clouds nne15nr TO let the silver CLEAN
of stars through. and we paused mo
mant gazing back and upward 81 the
vast rock on which perched the He-
Toaruered fort. we could dimiv per
-efva the vague outline Of # sfsaoqe+-
red aeefns+ fine lighter arch OF eE~. In
massive gloom and silence If seemed
IN dominate The night. fhe grim forest
xweenfng M to its very walls Naf Fl
e-'azu7 If light arueares. not a z0sfaf
reached as. T felt p'Artieurfs arm
ahorr me-
II uaurs that raagfv knew what
was ra#Dg On wonder meath The srree-.
o4 trees ha SAID gravafv. .Ssna In
dian trick qarahauee. which r. might
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14

Monsieur asked hzea tlieSs ",
"wbare do vou suppose those IHini In
dams TO beT'
Back from the river. in glen Of
caves and rocks.
How far from beref.
-Four or FIVE miles there is traIl
from the mouth of the creek.
and ron know the way and there
might be many warriors theree they
viii renember you. and obey Eour or
derz 2"
He Strengthened up. aroused rs me
full meaning Of my questioning &C
Cured to him.
"Av, there is n chance there. If Tu
find them In time. aud In force enough
10 make foray. S'acre! I know NOT
why such thought has not cane 10 me
before. Could we but fE2 On those
devils from tia rear IN surprise. even
with third of their number. they
would run ike cats. Mon b5au-
thank you for the thought
We plunged into the forest no longer
endea voring to advance silently. hut
inspired with 9 desire 10 achieve our
goal as soon al possible AZ the mouth
Of a stream entering the river. DAT
tiEnv picked ne up IN his arms and
waded across. On the opposite hanE
he sought eagerly an hands and knees
fo~ the old trace he dimlv remembered.
A. last he stood erect
"Av. less. it's here - he easily fol
lowed. What hour do you make II
now
About three"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-14

Ccousinued Next Wednesday,
The Denver star., 1917-10-20
A PRAYER.

Let me do my work each day, and
if the darkest hours of dispair over
come me, may not forget the
strength that comforted me in the
desolation of other times. May still
remember the bright hours that found
me walking over the silent hills of
my childhood or dreaming on the mar
gin of the quiet river; when light
glowed within me and I promised my
early God to have courage amid the
tempests of the changing years. Spare
me from bitterness and from the sharp
passions of unguarded moments. May
l not forget that poverty and riches
are OF the spirit. Though the world
know not, may my thoughts and &C.
tions be such as to keep me friendly
with myself. Lift my eyes from the
earth and let me not forget the uses
of the stars. Forbid that | should
judge others, lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the Glamour Of the
world, but walk calmly in my path.
Give me few friends that will love
me for what l am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the
kindly light of hope. And though age
and infirmity overtake me, and come
not within the castle of my dreams,
teach me still to be thankful for life.
and for times olden memories that
are good and sweet; and may the
evenings twilight find me gentle still.
Max Ehrmann.