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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

oh sALE-THREE BARS PALM o'lve soap 25c; three bars Trilby N"I. HoS' SIX bars Baby Doll 25c; Search ient matches, 55c dog. Other goods ,n proportion. Steed Grocery Co.,, paones TIA and 1869. S-1S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24
w A N T E D

WANTED-TO RENT; FURNISHED house: west of Main street; posses
 sion desired at once. Address H, care Tho Graphic. S-24-5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

IF YOU WISH TO DISPOSE OF ANY E furniture, gas stoves, wood or coal
 stoves, call 265. Pino Bluff Furni- ture Co. 6-6-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

FOR RENT-AFTER AUGUST 15TH, a five room cottage at 514 Walnut street, modern conveniences. Phone
 SOP for terms, etc. S-S-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

rm n. SALE-ONE OF THE BEST Sit,oa u,es m Pine Bluff. in perfect con- ho na,, diso harness and dray; will ds.;su so,u separate or otgether, as
 eu' Coca Cola Bottllng Co.
 8-16-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24
CL AS SHED w A N I . Bring Results-Try One
FO R R F N T

FOR RENT-TWO FRONT ROOMS, nicely furnished for light house. keeping; 72O West Fourth evenue :;
 telephone 11S0 S-21-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

wANTED AN EXPERIENCED milker. Apply at Thompson's Dali ry, Twenty-fourth and Main.
 S-24-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

H.H,i 1T HHA,iLE-sMALL SIZE HERRING. Vii hn arVin safe, good condition. h d.s ue sold at a bargain and terms
 N'''feo. Adams Printing Co. L d-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

FoR SALE-1916 MODEL OLDS AU-
 'omoblle; car and tires in first-class
 condition. Apply Henry Roberts. S-22-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

FOR SALE = MODERN COTTAGE,
 four rooms and bath; new, near car
 line and paved street, See or phone
 Hollos Real Estate company, 123h West Second avenue; phones 2 and # ll2. 6-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

In sALE-A BEAUTIFUL $5OO.OO n"uter nsu upright piano, for $500. The p"lW Who purchased this piano Unl ,at. us' within the past year, has 1t t tue instrument with us to sell. II II Is bargain. Barnes Music P;ra PffyaSe, S, 2lo West Second avenue,
 A'un' Afk. -..a S-19-5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

YOU WILL FIND MOST ANY PIECE of furniture you need at 316 and SIS Pine street. Pine Bluff Furniture
 Co. 6-6-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

WANTED-GALVA ANIZED WATER tank; must be reasonable. Address
 Lewis $. London, Swan Lake, Ark, box No. i. S-13-6r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24
LOST AND FOUND

glasses, Thursday afternoon, on Main street between Second and Four teenth. Please return to Graphic of flee. S-17-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24

WANTED--10O OR MORE CASH buyers at Stccd Grocery Co. Phones 1869 and 774. S-1S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24
SALE OR EXCHANGE

Will exchange beautiful upright piano for Ford automobile or diamonds. Ad- dress P. 0. Box 674, Pine Bluff.
 S-19-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-24
New Orleans Spots.

The above are all fixed prices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14

absorbed the population of the other country
and lose all its own natives
II would end any war II would put ston N
the destruction OF human life and the destruo
ton Of property in warfare and great deal CT
the enormous cost and waste OF the prepare.
ton for war.
One thousand dollars per man Is a big sum
but II is infinitely less than war costs IL Il Is
worth thirty thousand dollars 70 kill an enemy
soldier. who say that paying him thou
sand dollars, under such conditions that viii
almost necessarily make OF him faithful cisL
zen and taxpayer is not worth a great many
times the thousand dollars?
There are In the United States thirty thou.
sand banks or brokers who do a banking bust
ness. The money for these rewards could be
gradually raised and deposited in these banks
at compound interest-nOt dollar OF II would
be withdrawn from circulation. II would De
held on deposit. ready 10 be used for this pur-
pose whenever the emergency should arise
and II We stand ready 20 put this plan into
effect and let the world know Il, there Is not a
country on earth that would dare raise a hand
against U.s. and any country that might be 50
foolhardy as TO try ii would be depopulated as
quick the men OF that country could put
themselves in line to be enabled to prove they
were entitled 70 the reward when they arrived
here either - deserters or prisoners
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14
Could We Stop War by Hiring the Enemy's Soldiers?

once preached will be speedily adopted and
once adopted. by even one Of the great Powers,
will simply terminate all wars and all posi-
bility of war at any future time.
In the war between the States half century
ago, the expense records show that it cost
the Union fifteen thousand dollars for every
Confederate soldier killed. and that 1t cost
the Confederates fifteen thousand dollars for
every Union soldier killed. AS wars are car
ried on at the present time / do not doubt
that it is costing the European nations thirty
thousand dollars for every enemy soldier
killed.
Now suppose the United States should lay
aside every month a certain sum OF money at
compound interest TO be used for this purpose
and this purpose alone-that whenever war
should be declared by any country against the
United States. upon arrival In this coun-
try, every enlisted soldier Of the hostile coun-
try who deserts his country and its army or
navy shall be paid one thousand dollars. this
same reward also 10 be paid 10 every soldier
who surrenders 10 United States troops
This thing would be known TO every intelli.
gent man in the world in thirty days. We
could impose any conditions 1T to
guard against imposition or fraud. Then sup
pose a hostile nation at future time
should declare war against the United Statsa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14

Every soldier OF that nation would know
that, IL he could contrive to desert and reach
our lines or be captured. the moment he
could set foot on American soil he would be
handed one thousand dollars. l know human
nature and the mathematical laws Of percent
ages and averages well enough to enable
to say beyond any possibility Of even the
shadow OF doubt that there is not an army
or a navy on earth to-day that could be held
together in the face or that reward.
When We pay deserter or captured pris-
oner the thousand dollars reward we do IL IN.
der conditions that we impose and which
would make II impossible for him TO 90 back
to the enemy country until the is over;
We would require him TO live here until peace
be declared. In nearly every instance he
would become a permanent citizen OF our
country; be would pay taxes here and spend
the money here, and instead OF It costing Us
many thousand dollars to kill man we have
purchased a new citizen and taxpayer for one
fifteenth 10 one-thirtieth OF the sum.
Any hostile country could meet the condL
tons such a reward would bring about by offer
ing a similar reward. but with what result!
The soldiers OF each country would desert
surrender or contrive to be captured and be
sent to the hostile country. and IL the war"
lasted long enough each country would have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14
CHAPTER w.
Forgiveness.

~ URING the following week Anthony had
| hardly time to think of himself and his
own affairs and for that he was CRATE
full II meant salvation to him at the moment
There were all sorts of things to be done and
arranged in connection with Robert Lovett's
sudden death and his business affairs. It was
nearly a fortnight before he had any leisure
to think of his own, and then, as he had fore
soon, the mental pain began and grew and
deepened. He had to see Margaret again and
he dreaded unspeakably that he might meet
her that he left Bradinford and went TO the
nearest sea coast, leaving his address with no
one except May Lovett, in case she needed
him
And in the heart of the girl he loved his
own pain found an echo. Margaret Talbot be-
gan to discover that there is something
stronger than pride; that in woman's life
love comes first; that nothing else matters.
But she was too young. too IMMERSED in suf-
fering to know the wisdown. the JOY Of sub
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14
Continued from Last Week.

II fcu.d out this morning where Redeem
street is. is quote close 70 me-" She
laughed. tt e was shade OF hysteria in the
laughter. II At horrible place was there. quite
close to re su the time. and ditut know.
How little or knows Of anything. o. anybody.
walked down that street this morning. It's
quite pretty and fresh-flowers at the win
dows-there'H nothing to distinguish It from
sther streets-and yet-an the time Oh,
how little one knows"
Anthony elenched his hands. The situation
was growing unbearabIe He felt It must end
before words we're spoken that might be ire
vocable. that could never be forgotten or for
given.
It's talking about II any longer" he
said. hoarsely We've are only hurting each
other TO no purpose. Perhaps by tomorrow
you will see things differently" He tried 10
speak lightly. to dismiss the whole thing.
"Good night. dearest and try not 10 think
hardly OF me. Let your heart guide you. II
will lead you right" He crossed to her and
held out his hands MY sweetheart. don't
make yourself 80 unhappy. Believe me. there's
need for you to do so. In your heart OF
hearts you know you can trust me- / am not
the saint or idol you have tried to think me.
Eat love YOU dear. You must believe that"
For a moment something of the struggle
going on in the girls heart showed in her face
through the stubborn mask OF her youthful
pride and outraged convention. Every true In
stinct IN her called to her to believe in him.
to trust him. But she fought them down and
turned aw2y. He had lied to her. he had re-
fused her any explanation.
Il don't think you had better come to-nnor-
row." she said. coldly. Its no good pretend
lre things are the same. They can never be
the same again, with this shadow between US.
{ thing
mo, no." He broke in on her words with
a sort OF horror in his voice as II to ward OFF
what h" knew was coming Margaret, dear
est il mustn't come to that. I won't stay now.
I'll go Think It over before you decide on
anything Wait a little Perhaps you'll
think differently tomorrow. Good night dear
est, and God bless you"
He went out of the and into the sunlit
garden, and his heart heavy. When he
had given lis word to Bobbie he had never
guessed what far-reaching consequences that
lie might hold. And. mingled with the pain
he felt at Margaret's lack of trust in him,
an overwhelming pity for her. She so
young, so inexperienced in sorrow. How could
she understand? It like furnishing child
that cannot realize it has done wrong.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14
By Charles Lomax Delbridge,
The Distinguishes American Economist.

TEARLT all leading officials of our
N National Government seem to think it
absolutely necessary for the United
States to take steps to put our national de-
lenses in order TO resist any possible foe who
might assail us. They point out the necessity
OF having larger navy. larger army, full
complement of aeroplanes. submarines etc.
etc
Personally. believe they are right How
ever. there is one feature about warfare be-
tween two or more nations that appears to
have been entirely overlooked, and this article
is for the purpose OF calling the attention OF
the officials OF our nation, as well as the
100 900 900 people OF our country. TO this
feature that we all may discuss it, and II the
plan be considered wise anG practicable. as
know 1t TO be. it can be adopted and put into
effect
This idea occurred to me about twenty years
ago Every few months or weeks since that
time have gone over IL step by step. and in a
quiet way have submitted II 10 few friends.
and in not one instance has anyone ever been
able to put his finger on weak place or flaw
in IT, from BEGINNING TO end / believe the ides
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-14
CHAPTER M.
The Accident.

LII the long way home Anthony Kerr
~ plodded on mechanically. feeling neither
4 the heat nor the dust, oblivious of the
greetings of the few friends that he met. He
was absorbed in thought and found his way
more by instinct than anything else When
he entered his house his mind was made UP.
He must see Bobbie at once and explain what
had happened. Margaret must be told. In
spite OF her strange and unexpected hardness,
her coldress her lack of faith in him. he
wed her Just as she was. faults and all. He
ould not bear to lose her. 1t was unfair, I'M
lust that his life I'D be ruined, his future
happiness and Margarets thrown away be-
cause OF Boobies misdoing. Margaret could
be trusted; he felt that. Surely that lie he
had sworn to would not seem so black in her
eyes when she knew the reason for 1t. Any
way he must talk il out with Bobbie. The
boy must see reason OF course II would not
be pheasant for him. He would have to meet
Margaret knowing that she knew. May Lovett
anc Margaret Talbot we're friends. and they
Insv now and then. Yes. II would be uncom-
fCrtable for Bobbie. But the boy could not
hope TO escape scat free. He would not ask
Bobbie to release him from his promise OF
secrecy: ne would ask nothing He would
iust put the case TO Bobbie and leave it TO
him The boy would do what was right, even
II it cost him something. He felt sure of that
He hurried through his dinner; he meant to
20 around to the Lovetts afterward. He did
not even wait to phone and see II Bobbie would
be at home It was not very likely that he
would he anywhere else tonight
II was quite dark when he reached the
Lovetts' house. and he began TO frame reasons
for his visit that would sound plausible to May.
III = To-
everything fled from his mind. He was quite
shocked at her face. Her country bloom had
vanished and her eyes were red. Anthony felt
sorry for her he hated to see women I'M
happy We wondered what had happened.
"Mr Lovett?" ne asked. He began to wish
ne had waited till the morning.
-oh. sir" the girl gasped out and burst into
ears.
Anthony stared at her and grew icy could
with a sure knowledge OF coming evil Some
hing terrible had happened. What was il?
Was there no end to pain and trouble? Had
MS lie been all for nothing? Had Fate inter
vened and forced Bobbe to take his punish
mentg Then Margaret would know; the world
would know why he had sworn falsely. He
hated himself for the thought as it rose in
MIN He grew impatient with the girls noisy
sobbinR and laid none-too- gentle hand on her
shoulder.
What is to" he said sharply. Speak girl
Where is your masterg
Awed into momentsry silence. the girls
sobs died.
Masters dead. sir" she said
Dead! The word struck Anthony rigid
where he stood froze him into immobility-
Dead. II was impossible; it couldn't be true.
Bobbie the boy who had almost been as a
son to him. the boy be had loved and shielded
ever since he was sixteen. What had hap
senndg HoW-dead7 Had he despaired at the
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28
Senator Rrandegee Has an Appointment
 of a Cadet to West Point

Senator Frank B. Brandegee sn- nounces that he has vacancy for q cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point and to III this he Is allowed to recommend \ principal and two alternates. The boy who secures this appointment will en ter the academy June Ii, 1918 As there are so many deserving young men who desire the appointments to West Point the policy Of requiring n competitive examination has been adopted. The examinations will be held In Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and W Nashington on January g., st 9 a. m. Information can be ob tained from Senator Brandegee, the Civil Service Commission st Wash ington or the adjutant generals office at Washington.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28
Last Time iiome Until War is Over

Lucien Girard writes from Fort Terry that he docs not expect to gel home again until the war is over. There are changes going on there but nothing is allowed said about them. lie says:
 "After reading The nice letters writ ten by the boys a. different camps thought 1t was about time for me to write again. receive my PATRIOT every week and am always glad 10 read the news from home.
 wish to congratulate the PATRIOT for what they have been doing for that litlle girl at the hospital and am glad lo see how much interest the people people have taken in her.
 was in Putnam again las, Satur- day to see all my friends Tor what will probably be the last time while the war lasts Great changes have been made in the companies which we are not allowed to say anything about. 1 enjoyed my trip home and was sur prised to find how many of my friends had enlisted. Putnsa is certsiniy doing its share all right"
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28
THOMPSON SENDS
 RELIEF TO HALIFAX
Money and Clothing Contributed. Howe
 and Marot School Helps
Mrs. Charles E. Searls Receives Letter of
 Appreciation

The town al Thompson has received, through Mrs. Charles E. Searls, a let ter of appreciation from Ralph r. Bell, secretary of the Halifax Relief Committee, and the request that clothing donated for relief work in the stricken city be sent forward. The fund collected amounted to $6T of which S30 was voluntarily sub scrieed by the young ladies of the Howe and Marot School. The balance was made up of donations sent in without solicitation,
 In addition to the money collected three large barrels of clothing, two of which were filled by pupils at the Howe and Marot School with clothing and shoes, in excellent condition, and the third with articles from members of the Thompson Red Cross, were made ready for shipment.
 Mrs. Seurls read in some paper that the needs of the Halifax sufferers had all been supplied. She was in a quandry as to what to do. To make sure she called up Charles Hopkins Clark of the Hartford eourant, and the state house in Boston. She was informed that no more contributions were needed Not satisfied with this she wrote to the mayor of Halifax and received the following letter nf deep appreciation with request that dona- tions he sent and the fund of money and clothing collected went forward immediately:
 Halifax Relief Committee
 Halifax, Nova Scotis, Dec, q, 1917. Mrs. Charles E. Searls, Thompson, Conn. Dear Madam: Please accept our sincere thanks for your very kind letter of December 20th, re clothing being ready for shipment. Kindly forward same consigned "Relief Com. mittee,e Halifax, Clothing Depart. mept.h
 to all those interested In this very generous and thoughtful contribution, an expression of our deep appreciation and assure them that we will see to IL that every Item is distributed to the best possible advantage.
 Yours very truly,
 Ralph P. Bell,
 Secretary Relief Committee.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28

FaVreau at one time editor ot L'Opin. ion Pnblique, Worcester, and contrib uled to it's columns He was also a friend of the late Ferdinand Gagnon, editor of the fravaiileure which sub sequeotIy metged III L'Opinion Pub. 1 lique and at the national convention of French speaking people held in 1886 at Rutinnd, Vt, he delivered eulogy in memory of NIT Gsenon and was at the time chosen vice president of the national organization.
 Dr. LaRue had been a member Of the town school board, was the first French Ganadinn to be elected to office of selectman, wns health officer of the town and city for years, WAS member of the common council several terms and always performed his duties satisfactorily.
 He was public speaker Of ability and was called by his party to do cam paign work, notably Tn 1884, 1888, ls92 and 1900, having been elected campaign orator by the democratic stale central committee He spoke through Connecticut and in other states
 The doctor inaugutated the system of conventions for French speaking people and many were held and he WAS ? resident of several of them.
 In 1895 he was delegate from Con- necIicut 10 the National convention at Chicago, where he served as first vice president and held the chair five hours during period Of turbulent de bate. In 1901, al the convention Of New England states and New York, held at Spring field, 750 delegates were present and the Doctor served as chairman of the convention, which is an cispHng of the National Associa ton or ,Gongress of French speaking people
 During ClevelAnd's second admins traitor the Doctor was appointed me mber Of the board of examining surgeons for pensions in Windham county and served four years.
 He has been a member of the Day K imbsIl Hospital stsfi and was d char ter member of the Cercle D'Advance- ment. He is a member of the St. Jean Society of years standing and has been resident for A long term of years.
 June 18th, 1873, Dr. LaRue mar. ied Hefminie David of St. Ours, Can ada. She was the daughter of pr. Samuel David She died January Huh, 1898.
 Ten children were born Of the union, seven of whom are now living. They are. Antonio, dentist, Arthur, doc tor, Eudore, Bella, now Sister Agnes Gonzega of Hartford, Aline, living at nG..e, Maud Alice, wife of Henry A. Allard, Putnam, and Achille, now in the U. S. Army, stationed al Texas.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28
Two More Former Woodstock Academy
 Students Join lhe C0IOrs

Two more former students in Wood stock Academy, and sons of former Woodstock resident are taking an nc- tive part in the Regular Army.
 Last August Cornelius D. Haskell, son of Hon. John D. and Ellen T. hewson) Haskell sold his bank at Gregory South Dakota, and for three months was in the officers train ing camp at Camp Sehnelling Minn. In November he received his commis- sion as First Lieutenant, and is now regularly assigned 10 the Army.
 Within the ipast few weeks, the younge, son, Albert Mcclellan Has keil, passed successfully the examins- ton for appointment as lieutenant in the Aviation Corp and Will te assigned to duty within short time. lie too has sold out his bank and closed up his business in Carthage, <. D.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28
Philip Gagne Likes Soldiers Life
Has Pleasant Trip to Florida

Philip Gagne, one Of the Putnam boys who recently enlisted, is finding the army life to his liking as evidenced by the following letter received this week:
 "I am happy boy to be in the vol. unteer army of the United States. l hud enjoyable experiences on my trip through the South to Jacksonville, Fla, where l am now stationed at Camp Johnson.
 left Fort Slocum on Monday ana reached Jac acksonville on Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, went through quite few large cities. At Jetsey City we were cared for by the Red Cross and appreciated all that was done for me. also appreciate all that the Putnam people did for me before l left. l wish you would thank them for me.
 Al Philadelphia they gave us cigar cites and post cards. From there we went to Baltimore, reaching there at midnight, and W Washington the fol. lowing morning. l got glimpse of the Capitol from the train. Then to Richmond, Va, which l thought was funny built city, the railroad trains running through the main street, and many bridges.
 There is K of C. building here which makes il pleasant. Every body is welcome. There are also number Of '. NJ. C. A buildings which come in handy. There is no snow here, mild weather, nice sand, plenty to eat and lots of time off hope you will put me on the list for the PATRIOT A merry Christmas and hnppy New Year to all.
Putnam patriot., 1917-12-28
Putnam Wins at Basket Ball

A large crowd gathered at the high school gym Christmas night and en- joyed some fast basket bail. They saw some old veterans come back and come back strong. There were sore muscles the following morning AS the old stars had been out of training for months. They nevertheless gave good account of themselves.
 The City of Putnam defeated the Webster Gym team by score of A 10 24 and 1t vas a fine exhibition to watch. Tortey, shaw, Angel and Maynard were in fighting form and did fast work.
 Between periods the Putnam Inde- pendents won from the Gym second team. More games will be arranged in lhe future.