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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
OBSERVANCE 0f SABBATH BEFORE
 CITY FATHERS Churchmen Urge Council to Enforce Observance of
 the Sunday Laws. ALDERMEN DESIRE TO STUDY STATUTES Resolution Adopted Providing for Closing of Grocery Stores and Fruit Stands-MayOr Against
 Discrimination.

The question of a more strict ob- |servance of the Sabbath laws Of the Icity was warmly debated at a meet ing of the city council last night and, while resolution requiring that the ordinance providing for closing of all grocery stores and fruit stands, be strictly enforced was adopted, it is very probable that no cessation of the selling of fruit on Sunday will be made at the present time. The sale of gro ceries on Sunday will be stopped i'm mediately, according to Mayor Simon Bloom.
 A committee, composed of members of eleven of the local churches, at tended the meeting of the council and at the request of this committee, a resolution asking for the strict en- forcement of the local Sabbath laws was introduced, but no action was taken, due to the fact that the ma jority of the council members do not just exactly understand the present Sabbath laws and they asked for more time to consider this measure.
 In this request, special mention was made of fruit stands, soda fountains, confectionery stores. auto filling sta tions, auto repair shops, and all other businesses not necessary to life and health.
 A resolution. introduced by Alder lman George B. McGibbony, providing for the appointment, by the mayor, of | committee to further investigate the matter of closing all h7ssiness houses and all business, not necessary to the life and health of the people of this city, was passed. No committee, how. ever, was appointed last night.
 The Sabbath laws are to the effect that all persons who shall labor or cause labor to be performed on Sunday and all business concerns who shall op- crate. on Sunday will be violaters of the ts% with the exception of steam bMissi5r other vessels, navigating the wa. Ifs of this state, or such manu- featuring establishments as require to be kept in continuous operation. The question as to whether or not the To- cal street car company would be ex- empt from the provisions of this law was a much discussed issue and for that reason it was agreed that more time should be spent in the considera- tion of the request of the committee from the churches.
 Resolve to Enforce Law. | Alderman J. A. Clement introduced a resolution that the request of the committee from the churches be grant ed and that the chief of police be in- structed by the mayor to strictly en- force the Sababth laws. After much discussion, however, this resolution was withdrawn and substituted by g motion that the resolution regarding the closing of fruit stands and grocery stores, passed by the council in May tbe enforced. This resolution, whict twas passed, follows:
 "Be it resolved by the city counci
 of Pine Bluff: I "That the chief of police of the city of Pine Bluff be and is hereby instruct ed to notify all owners of grocery
 stores and fruit stands that Sectior 751 of Woods digest will be enforc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
RUSSIANS AND HUNS CONCLUDE
 AN ARMIS1ICE
Both Berlin and Vienna An nounce That Armistice Is
 Already fin Operation.

Berlin, Dec. 3.-An actual armls. tice is already in operation in sect ions of Russo-German front. a bulle- tin from German great Headquarters reports today.
 Vienna, Dec. 3.-The following of ficial communication was issued to- day:
 During the last few days an armis- tice has been announced on many sec tors of the Russian front. From div isions to discussion and from corps to corps, in the Phipet region, the Russian army concluded an official armistice with the; opposing com4 mand of the allied (Teutonic) troops
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
TWO RUNAWAY
 BALLOONS CAUSE:
 CONSTERNAl|ON One Elopes With Two Off cers. Other Travels Spec
 tacular Course. TRAILS CABLE OF
 6 THOUSAND FEET Sped CriSs-CrosS Path Thru Coun. try Destroying Wires, IproO:'ng Poles and Unr0oiing

Kansas City, Dec. 3.--Two United States army observation balloons that were unleashed by accident and shot unguided into the air were brought to the ground early tonight. One, a huge bag of the new French type, escaped from students at Fort Oma- ha, Neb., late yesterday. and trail ing 6,000 feet of steel cable travelled a spectacular course thru Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and thence back into Nebraska, where it was captured.
 The other apparently of smaller type, carried two army officers, when an airplane broke it's anchor line, and was brought down by the men about 30 miles from Fort Sill, Okla. where it had broken away.
 Tail 5000 Feet Long.
 The Fort Omaha balloon inflated with 35,OOO cubic feet of gas for near ly "A hours played a gigantic game of hide and seek as strong winds waited it back and forth over Kansas cities anad towns. The thousands of feet of heavy cable dragged the ground destroyed telephone and telegraph WlIcS III US wake. w lOle DlOCkS Ol wires were torn down and poles brok en off or uprooted.
 At Newton, Kans., much damage was reported done to residences and buisness blocks, when the bag drag ged it's "tail' in a criss-cross path thll the town.
 At another place the roof of q house was reported to have been dragged off.
 Elopes With Officers.
 The flight of the Fort Sill fugitive while less spectacular than than ot the Nebraska estray, created the more apprehension among army officers anC others. because two officers were car ried aloft with it. The officers, how ever, brought the gas bag to the ground in safety. Neither man was injured and the balloon was not dam aged, reports said.
 The officers would not comment or their flight. The airplane that crash ed into the cable that controlled the Fort Sill balloon was lightly damaged and fluttered 100 feet to the ground The pilot was not seriously injured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
i, WILSON ANNUAL ADDRESS AWAITED
 BY THE WORLD Presidents SpJech Today bv Tacit Agreement will
 Guide Program. LARGELY CONFINED TO WAR MEASURES sn;rit of Confidence Prevails Among Returned Coneressmen-!Chier Tonic War With Germany's
 Allies.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Congress is ready to take up again it's part in inc prosecution of the war. The sec and session of the 65th congress be- can today at noon with a brief rou- fine session, marked by the receiI of appropriation estimates for next vear's war and ordinary expenses aggregating the vast sum of $l3,5oo,- OOO00C.
 The Guide for Work.
 Tomorrow theI senate and house will meet in joint session at 12:30 D. m. to hear President Wilson de liver his annual address, Guidance of the president in the work ahead is awaited by tacit agreement. Con- gressional leaders tonight admitted that his recommendations awaited with profound interest by the world virtually would outline the session s program
 a War With Hun Allies.
 Speculations as the nature of the president's address centers largely upon the question whether he will recommend declarations Of war by the United States against Germany's s allies. General belief is that he will not, at least at the present, and that congress will follow his desires. Sentiment for such action in wide spread, however, and individual mem bess will probably introduce war resolutions.
 One or two senators were prepared today to offer such resolutions, but were prevailed upon to withhold them Confined to War Measures. A spirit of confidence apparently pervades congress. Returning mem bers exchange views. with declar- ation of increased determination to lend every aid in vigorous conduct of the war. The leaders predicted that legislation would be confined largely to war measures, as the presi- dent is understood to desire.
 Senator Maritime, Democratic lead CT in the senate, said there would be little time for other war problems and Representative Kitchins, the house floor leader, announced, after informal conferences with collea gues that he was disposed to favor the plan. The understanding. however, is that the first few weeks of hte session, will be open to general legis lation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
DECISION AWAKENS PEOPLE.

Little Rock, Dec.-3.-No recent de- cision of the Arkansas supreme court has attracted more widespread inter- est among insurance and buisness men than that recently given to the effect that it is no crime for man to burn his own property. The office of the fire marshal has been besieged with requests from all parts of the country for copies of the decision. It is ad- mitted by all that it leaves a most dangerous opening for those who are criminally inclined, and that it will re |quire legislative act to cure the stat utory defect pointed out by the su- |preme court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
FIT. SMITH RESUMES
 TELEPHONE SERVICE

Fort Smith, Dec 3.-Telephone ser vice, discontinued since September 27, was resumed here today.
 Officials of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company announced that the service for time would be linn ited. The service today included tele' phones to fire stations, police boxes, hospitals and such together with re- stricted long distance calls.
 F Officials of the new city administra tion have promised full protection fol the company'ss property and workers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
Gas Main IS Repaired
 and Pressure is Normal

Local private consumers were not affected to any extent by the break in the main, the pressure at all times being almost normal, and the only ones to suffer were the local industrial plants. Most of them, however, are equipped with appliances which en- able them to change from gas to coal within a short time.
 The break occurred at Bieme, which is in Clark county, and was caused by an explosion. Rumors to the effect that the explosion was caused by ene- mics of the government were discredit- ed by officials of the gas company, who stated that there is no cause for alarm among the gas consumers and that by today the pressure will be as strong as ever.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
Local Industrial Plants Will Resume Use of Gas for
 Fuel This Morning.

Industrial plants, which use natural gas as a fuel, will be able to resume operations this morning. The break in the main of the Arkansas Natural Gas company, which occurred Sunday night at about II o'clock at Bierne, Clark county, was repaired yesterday after noon and the pressure in this city was again normal last veneing. How ever, the local plants were still cut off from their supply of gas last night, but local Manager M D. Randolph stated yesterday that they would all be oper- ating on gas again this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
JUDGE GAbF: MEYER, PIONEER CITIZEN
 DIES AT AGE 82 Native of Bavaria, He Had Spent 62 Years of Life
 in City. ONCE WAS LARGEST LAND OWNER HERE Had Taken Active Part in School Af. fairs, and Rendered Community
 Unselfish Service on
 Many Occasions.

Judge Gabe Meyer, affectionately known as Uncle Gabe" to thous- ands in this section, died yesterday morning at 1 o'clock at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Kastor, in Martin place, where he and Mrs. Meyer have made their home for sev. eral ?years.
 The funeral services will take place this forenoon at 10 o'clock, with ser vices in the Jewish cemetery. Those chosen to serve as pail bearers are Active-J. Frank Stewart, T. M. Hook CT, John Bloom, Henry Marx, Ben E Veil, Harry Rosenberg, Harold Blu thenthal and Alex Lazarus. Hon. orary-County Judge l.. E. Cheek Sam Fies, M E. Bloom, F. M. Rosen berg, Leo M. Andrews, Dr. J. l. Nor. ris, Isaac Dreyfus, Capt J. B. Avery Mayor Simon Bloom, A. D. Foster Sheriff R. H. Williams, Edgar Brew. ster, Dr.. A. c. Jordan and Dr. A. C. Withers.
 Judge Meyer, who was S2 years of age, is survived by his widow, who was Miss Bertha Rubel, of Fayette 1 AAIoosS oSNCH ClAl1ul Cu, uullUcl Ol grandchildren, and one brother, Joe c. Meyer, all of Pine Bluff; Mrs Catherine Calm, I. R. Meyer and Percy Meyer, residing at Shreveport and Mrs. May Isaacs of St. Louis The brother is Ben Meyer formerly of Pine Bluff, -but now residing ill Birmingham, Ala.
 Illness Brief.
 | Judge Meyer became ill about two weeks agOa but remained at his of ! flee until his condition compelled him to remain in bed. His physicians soon concluded that the only pos sible hope of prolonging his life in an operation. This was performed, bul the hoped for relief was not obtained It was as tho or life, which had /, burned in it's earthly vessel! for more | than 12 years in excess of mans al 1 lotted three score and ten", could not be revived, and, despite the best medical skill, careful nursing and the attention of loved ones, the sparN eventually left the body, and the long eventful upright career of "Uncle' Gabe" Meyer was at end.
 Judge and Mrs. Meyer only recent | ly celebrated the 50th anniversary O their wedding, which took place al Fayette, Miss, on September 8, 1867
 Surrounded by their children, thu
 aged couple were made additional, happy by the numerous evidences O.
 love and esteem that cNme to then from friends. Fifty years seemed tt
 make little difference in their att tude toward each other, each being a! considerate, as loving and as tende toward the other at the end of fit.
 years of macTied life as when the, set for Pine Bluff from the littl
 town in Mississippi more than hal
 a century ago. e% 1 Lived Here 60 Years.
 'I Judge Meyer has lived in Pine
 Bluff for more than. 50 years. H iwas charter member of Temple An
 cob Brump lodge. F. and A. M. H
 also was member of the Independ
 ent Order of B'Nai. B'Rith. Knight
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
HOOVER PREDICTS
 DROP IN PRICES
 OF F0OOSrUFFS
Big Crop of Corn Will Put Meat and Other Com
 modities Lower. fe

New York, Dec. 3.-Lower pirces in meat, milk, and other commodities as result of the enormous crop of corn which it is expected will be distribut- ed turnout the country by January 15. was forecasted by Federal Food Ad- ministrator Hoover in a statement to night. He declared that this extra ordinary crop is "certain economic remedy for high prices."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
AT CAMP BEAUREGARD.

Alexandria, La., Dec. s.-Announce- ment was made tonight that three sol clers at Camp Beauregard had died rom 1T measles and pneumonia during me "A hours ending at noon today, bringing the total deaths from meas ;;es, pneumonia and meningitis to 5s m the last 17 days. Among the deaths T1eported tonight were Baxter Melton, 2 company, l42nd Filed artillery, Ark ansas and Wm. Wing, IA Ammunition train, no address. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
ANARCHIST AND
 RADICAL AGAINST
 THE BOLSHEVIKI

Washington, Dec. 3.-Kropatkine, known as the father of anarchists, and Maxim Gorky, radical, have for mally declared against the bolsheviki government in Russia. Extracts from published articles by them reached Washington today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
REPORTS OF DEATH
 xa. AMONG SOLDIERS

Washington, Dec. 3.-Six deaths rom natural causes among privates or the American expeditionary forces were reported to the war department today by General Pershing. Five of tne soldiers, none of whom were southern men, died of some form of pneumonia and one from alcoholic poisoning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
Cleveland Bakers Reduce Prices.

Cleveland O., Dec. 3.-Anticipat- ing federal regulation of bread prices, retailers today sold the 15-ounce loaf at 7 1-2 cents and the 24-ounce loaf at Il cents, reduction of 1-2 and 1 cent. respectively. Wholesalers also dropped a cent off both the Scent pound loaf and 12-cent pound- and-a- half loaf,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
At Camp Sevier.

a, Greenville, S. C., Dec. s.-Three uea.ns u;sa were announced at, Camp Se yer today, all result of bronchial saaeumonla. a It was officially announc- ea today that the quarantine which has be been n. lneffect since November 17 would De lifted Friday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
FAMILY TROUBLE
 PROVOKES KILLING

Jonesboro, Dec. 3.-John Hickman was shot and. instantly killed at his home, in the northern part of this county. by J. s. Mccullough, a neigh bor, today. It is said family troubles was the cause of the killing. McCul- lough's wife left him, and, it is said, he claimed Hickman was responsible for the separation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
Bread in Chicago Drops.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-The price of bread to the consumer today was reduced 1 cent. Virtually every baker in the city sent out full 16-ounce loaves from the factories at cents for unwrapped loaves and 7 1-2 cents for wrapped bread. These loaves, they say, should retail at 8 1-2 and 9 cents respective ly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
FUEL DICTATOR
 FIXES COAL PRICE

Little Rock. Dec. 3.-The retail price of coal in Little Rock was fixed by Federal Fuel Administrator Couch at $7.5O for lump coal at the yards. Deal CTS will be allowed to charge $825 for lump coal delivered anywhere in the city within the three-mile limit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Strayed. from the yard of Hugh c. Foxs on Thursday, small, black pig. Finder please return to Hugh c. Fox, 1908 Olive street. 12-2-2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
At Camp Wheeler,

o, Macon, Ga, Dec. 3.-Pneumonia
 e,almed nine more victims today ahong the soldier of the 31st divison ae, ae Camp Wheeler, according to an nE;Isacement n;;"se from the base hospital to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

sa ossaamstresses ga employed in the Unit Ch.sates states naval clothing factory at
 s;~hI s;nahIIieston, s. C., are paid SPAS for Ss.t Ss}s hours work, with time and a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

London, Dec. 3."-From Come lieu to Marcoing," Field Marshal Haig's report tonight says, "the
 enemy delivered attacks in great strength with large forces, and has been repulsed with heavy losses"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
Dear Members

Dear Members:-
 You are requested to attend regular meeting of Pine Bluff A. O. U. w. lodge this eve. Business of much importance, also election of officers for ensuing year. o. e. KELLER, Recorder. ,ls
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

In England, it is mandatory to em- ploy at least 70 per cent of. 1emaie labor in all industrial plants,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04
Lived Here 60 Years.

Judge Meyer has lived in Pine
 Bluff for more than 60 years. He was charter member of Temple An cob Brump lodge. F. and A. M. He also was a member of the Independ- ent Order of B'Nai B'Rith. Knights
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-04

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fContinued From Page 2.)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-11-03
IN MEMORIAM.

! Whereas, God in His myster
ious way has seen fit to remove
from our midst, in most tragic
manner, our dearly beloved
brother and friend, Allen Daigre
and
Whereas, in his death the Ell
tire community was moved to
tears or speeches. horror. Al
one moment, he stood with the
spirit Of youth coursing through
his veins strong, manly, and
noble; generous, faithful, and
true; loved and esteemed by all
who knew him. He had just en-
tered his young manhood, stand
ing undaunted facing the future,
ready to travel his road Of life.
At the next moment, while still
dreaming his dream of life, he
was stricken. Like rose. he had
lived the life of rose, the lapse
of moment. With the striking
Of this eleventh hour, the com
munity has lost a good citizen,
the E1ks staunch friend and con-
genial associate, the family a
loving son and brother, therefore
Be it Resolved. That we, the
members of New iberia Lodge
No. 554 Of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks. while
bowling IN humble submission to
the decree of Divine Providence,
deeply mourn the loss Of our be-
loved brother and friend, be it
further
Resolved. That in this hour CT
their deep sorrow. the heart of
every Elk of this Lodge is filed
with sympathy for the 'bereavad
family whose loss is so great that
in spite of all that the Order
would like to do, it cam do moth
ing but express the hope that
time will alleviate their sorrow.
and be it further
Resolved, That copy Of these
resolutions be sent to the family
If our deceased brother, a copy
be spread uron the minutes Of our
Lodge. and copy sent to the
local press for publication.
G.. M. BAHON.
e. NJ. COMPTON, J
L A. VALET. j
Committee. !
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-11-03
WORK IN THE GARDEN FOR
NOVEMBER,
By E. j. Carstens.

! During this month very little
can be planted. The ground
ought to be occupied with winter
crop.
AS the month of October has
BEEN very unfavorable, too dry
seeds sown did not come up
What few that did, were des-
troyed by insects, however, there
is still time for few winter veg
etables. You can sow seeds of
the following: Artichoke, Beet,
Carrot. Celery. Spinach, Swiss
Chard, Parsley, Mustard, Turnip,
Roquette, Leek, Radish. Lettuce,
Shallots, if we have favorable
weather, the above named varie-
ties will do well.
Onion seeds can still be sown.
That the Bermuda and Crystal
Wax, they are the best to sow at
present as they are earlies than
the Creole.
At the end of the month, CON-
mence setting out onion plants,
also you can plant Narrowfat
Peas and other late varieties.
In cold frames protected from
the cold sow all variety of early
cabbage seeds such as the Early
Jersey Wakefield. Early Summer,
Stems Early Flat Dutch, Success
sion, All Season, Surehead. By
sowing the above named varlc-
ties, you will have cabbage to
head in succession.
The first to head is the Jersey
Wakefield. eighty days. 1t is a
very early, reliable header, one
Of the best for family use.
The next is the Early Summer.
heads hard; few outer leaves
above ten days later than the
Wakefield.
= Then comes the Early Flat
Dutch, Succession, All Season,
One Of the best sort is the All
Season; forms solid round heads, |
stands all kind of weather. Does
not burst early or rum into seed. |
The best all around cabbage for
gardeners.
December will be the month for
general cleaning up and to get
'eady for your Spring and Sum-
ner garden.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-11-03
RED CROSS NOTES.

In the name of iberia Chapter
the writer wishes to thank the
school children Of New Iberia for
their donation of Liberty Bond
to the Chapter. The children Of
all the schools in town, public,
Catholic and private gave their
mite to the fund, the sum being
solicited was ten cents. The idea
originated with good member.
who from i'll health has not been
able to give as much time to the
cause as she would like to, Mrs.
u. T, .Dulany, and after thinking
Of many plans that she could
carry out, conceived this to be
the one that would serve double
purpose, benefit the Red Cross
and at the same time impress each
child who donated the dime with
the idea that he or she had been
able to serve both causes, the Red
Cross and their Country. Oct
ober has been a month that has
brought us several generous do
nations. In the early days do
nation of ten dollars was given to
use for the best interest Of the
work, the ladies Of the Fourth
Ward sent $54.25. Mesdames
Robt. Broussard and Apologize
contributed $500 each and Joined
the Chapter and thus the good
work goes on.
K4 ~ G. b. @.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-11-03

As we grow older and less &C
tive, less and less food is required
to, meet the demands of our bod.
les. If too much is habitually
taken. the stomach will rebel.
When q man reaches the ad.
vanced age Of IS or 80, you will
find that he is q light eater. Be as
careful as you will, however. you
will occasionally cat more than
You should and will feed the need
Of Chamberlain 8 Tablets to cor
rect the disorder. These tablets
do not contain pepsin, but strengt-
en- the stomach and enable it to
perform its functions naturally.
They also cause q gentle move
ment Of the bowels.
(Advsrtisement.l