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The courier-index., 1917-11-23
MEET IN JULY TO
 MAKE CONSTITUTION
CONVENTION DECIDES ON RE CESS-PRESIDEN TO APPOINT COMMITTEES TO STUDY PRO- POSED CHANGES.

Little Rock, Nov 21 The sixth constitutional convention of Arkansas adjourned today until p. m, on the first Monday in July 1918 after having been in session three days. That this course would be pursued has been evident from the first, but actual adjournment came a little earlier than some members expected.
 This action was taken on the adoption of the following resolution, reported by the special committee to which had been referred the several resolutions pertaining to adjourn ment, said committee consisting of James D. Head of Miller, Joseph E. Galloway of Clark, J. F. Sellers of Conway, F. P. Alldredge of Pulaski and George Webber of Miller:
 We, your special committee, to whom was referred several resolu- tions pertaining to adjournment, beg
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1853 POUNDS PRESSURE
 TO BREAK EGG SHELL

Apparently nothing in the world is easier to crack than an egg shell. But, says scientist who has studied the subject, it requires 112 pounds pressure to break the shell of a white egg, and about 155 pounds pressure to break brown egg shell Slime have been found which were so tough that it required 175 pounds pressure to crush this cover, and ither brown shells yielded at a pres sure of 125 pounds. But all brown shells are made of stouter stuff than the white.
 These figures become the more amazing when it is borne in mind that the thickness of an egg shell is just 013 of an inch, and the aver age diameter of an egg one and three quarter inches. Considering the thinness of the shell, it's resist ance is pronounced as remarkable.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

come would De very doubtful But we will win, for Napoleon said God is on the side of the heavy artillery and we have the heavy artillery, the devices of Yankee genius, wealth, lofty idealism and unlimited re- sources. But shall Arkansas be per mitted to walk in the valley of the shadow of economic death, with this inadequate constitution, until world peace be declared? In my opinion we should not delay longer than next summer writing the new organic law of the state"
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
FIFTY-FIFTY

A man went to Louisiana on a visit to a certain colinel there. | was bedtime when he arrived at tho house, and as it happened there were no mosquito curtains to his bed, ha suffered severely al night long When the following morning the rs5lo servant came into the room with water and towels, the unhappy victim asked why there were no mosquito curtains in the room.
 Doesn't the colonel have any in his rooms? he finally inquired.
 No, suh," replied the negro.
 Well, how on earth can he stand it?' asked the visitor.
 Well, suh." came the reply, T reckon it's jes' dis way. In de fo' part ob de night de colonels mos genl'y so 'toxicated dat he don pay no 'tention to de skeeters, an in de las part ob de night de skeeters is genl'y so 'toxicated dat dey don pay no 'tention to de colonel'- Philadelphia Press.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
JAMES D. HEAD, s~JOSEPH E CALLAWAY,
D IT. DII4I1iliNo, E. r. ELIDREBGE.
"GEORGE WEBER. ;


 F. B. Mitchell of Boone opposed the resolution, declaring that the time is inopportune for writing a constitution, that the constitution of 1874 has served for 43 years and is good enough for several more years, and that it should not be changed. However" said he, if the constitu- tion is as bad as our worthy govern or says it is, we should not delay until next summer the drafting of a new organic law. We should eX- pedite business now or adjourn and go back home that we may give our undivided attention to the sup port of the government iii this world crisis
 Col T. c. McRae offered an amendment to the effect that the convention meet the first Monday in June and recess for 3n days imme- diately upon reconveHing for com mittee work as provided in the reso- lution He argued hat otherwise there is 2 question of the members working on committees being able to draw their mileage and per diem, but several other delegates includ- ing w. H. Arnold. J. C. Belote. j. H. Evans, John Ike Moore and ]. c. Williamson, opposed this and the amendment was withdrawn.
 J. R. Wilsos offered an amend ment that the president be author ized to employ clerical as weN as stencgraphic help for the commit tees, but this was withdrawn when it was explained by Mr. Head that the question of committee assistance had been left to the presidents s discretion.
 The resolution was then adopted on viva yoce vote, with few scattering snoes.'
 Salaries of minor employees were fixed as follows:
 Secretary. assistant secreta y, chap lain. journal clerk, assistant journal clerk and sargeant-atarms, S4 each per day; janitor and assistant jani- tor, s3 per day: pages $2 per day.
 Joe McClelland of Grant was ap- pointed as the fifth page.
 W. H. Martin of Garland appeared and took the oath of office This completed the list of delegates with the exception of J. V. Walker of Fayetteville, who is i'll. and w J. w dSSOucI Ol llOuOhe, WHO IS Ill all officers training camp.
 A resolution by E. P Watson that the secretary procure a flag to be displayed back of the presidents desk was adopted, but the convention adjournment before it could be done.
 O. L. Clement of Yell moved that Wednesday and Thursday be devoted to hearing expressions of delegates in the features of the constitution. John Ike Moore. temporarily in the chair, said he did not see how the could resolve itself into a debating society with nothing to debate.
 A resolution by Gustave Jones of Jackson that the members donate their per diem to the Y. M. c. A. war work fund was withdrawn after A. G. Mitchell had raised a point of order thatthe per diem of members could not thus be disposed of, and Moore of Monroe and others argued that it was a matter which should be left to the discretion of the individuals.
 A resolution by George Dodd of Sebastian was adopted to invite Chief Justice McCulloch and Secre- tary w. F. Kirby and Joe T. Robin
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to be printed and distributed to the members of the convention not later than 30 days before said convention reconvenes.
 "Fifth-That the members of the committees who attend the meeting of said committees at the state cap itol shall, during their attendance, receive their per diem. and shall also receive mileage to and from their homes attending same.
 "Sixth-That the president of the convention be and he is hereby authorized to employ for the benefit of the committees when assembled such stenographic help as may be needed to facilitate the work of said committee.
 JAMES D. HEAD
 TOCEpL lN CATT WA
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The courier-index., 1917-11-23

The New York American says Il one man in ten changes his mind woman suffrage will win in the state. Seems to have lost sight ol the fact that this Is woman's special preogative and that she might do a little in that direction.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

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The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
ID
 GYE LUNCHEON

Oraugemen of the Alpine club, as 8 penalty for losing in the clubs recent membership contest, will entertain the Greens at luncheon at five o'clock Saturday afternoon on uhq Bench.
 The Orangmeu want to know how many Greens will be present, so that they may make ample arrange ments. They therefore request that those intending to collect their re ward for winning the contest, leave their names by FRIDAY NOON at one Ot thesg places: the Daily AL askau office. the Bank of Alaska, Pederseu Bros, Keller Bros. drug store, or with Mrs. W. L. Lands borough.
 Here is another request that the Orangemeu make. They want every one to bring a teaspoon, fork and 9 cup. The luncheon, though real ly the payment of the Orangemen for failing to get as many members as the Greens, will be the clubs first cutting this spring.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
SHIPPING NEWS

With thirty passengers aboard, the steamer Dolphin of the Alaska Steamship company, arrived in port at $40 o'clock this morning. She had twelve passengers for the "out- side" when she sailed at 11:4O.
 Following is the passenger list from Seattle: w. IT. Brethour, James Greenhin, J. R. Young, F. Mcleod, J. Drew and John Elton.
 From Juneau: Miss F. Fry, John iWeiL H. Ashley, F. c. Cronin, A. V. Wood, Jack Mcleod, Miss Agnes King, W. Miller, F. W. Peterson, Tuok Flaherty, Mrs. N. O. Hardy, '. s. O'Brien, B. Gerber, D. G. Allen, G. Biuodeau, J. M. Tanner, John B. Marshall, Annie Mathews, Mrs. G. Reda, Tom GilHgan.
 The City of Seattle sailed last night from Seattle for Skagway, &C., cording to a dispatch to the Daily Alaskan, with these passengers: George SpauIding, Ernest Adolfson, F. B. Wurzbacher, J. R. smith, Mrs. H. D. Weir, O. W. swiredge and B. L. Ray.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
WARMING H0TE. T0 GERMANY
 BY SPAIN
Will Take Steps to Defend h. terests if Submarines Are
 Not Halted

London, April 25. - Warning that Spain will take action to de- Iend her interests if Germany con- tinues its determination to sink all vessels, whether of neutral or bel entering the war zone, is contained in the note that Madrid has sent to Berlin.
 Spain must take a like step" says the note, unless the subma- riues of Germany are halted in their career of wanton murder.
 The warning is looked upon here as the forerunner of action by Spain that may soon add another power to the forces already lined up against the kaiser.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
ARMIES
 FIGHT IN OPEN

London, April 25.-Fighting was begun today in the open along the Arras front, according to dispatches received here from correspondents at the front.
 With thousands of reserves brought up from the lines that lie back of Arras, the Germans left their trenches and gave battle the British infantry.
 The English forces are reported to have made considerable gains by desperate hand to hand fighting.
 Official reports stated that 5000 Germans had been captured on the Arras front since Monday.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
PROPOSE NAVAL BASE
 DEFEND ALASKA COAST.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce Asks
 u. s. to Act

Seattle, Wash, Ap.I 25. Pro lection of the great resources of Al aska is the aim Of 8 resolution adopted here today by trustees of the chamber of commerce, asking the United States government to establish a naval base to defend the Alaskan coast.
 Pointing out that the great stretch of coastline of Alaska and the many ports from which come 9 great supply Of ore and fish, are at tho mercy oG an attack, the resolu- ten urges that immediate steps be taken to provide adequate defense.
 Building of wagon roads, so that Alaskan resources might be readily available in case war de- mands their use, is also proposed by the trustees.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
BRITISH AIRNEN DESTROY
 4O GERMAN AEROPLANES
Great Battle Waged High in the Clouds Above Opposing
 Armies

British Headquarters in France, April 25.-Most spectacular of all the scenes furnished by the great war was the battle waged high in the clouds today by British and German aircraft. Hundreds of planes were engaged. Forty Ger man fighting machines were brought to the ground, killing the men who manned them.
 The victory for the British air men was the most complete so far accomplished in the many engage7 iments, between the opposing air squadrons. While the two great armies were fiercely fighting along the German line of trenches, thous- ands of feet above, the planes were driven in deadly combat.
 Showing the best marksmanship they have ever accomplished, the English airmen brought down plane after plane of the Germans, until forty had been destroyed and the others driven back behind the Ger man lines.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
BERLIN ADMITS GAIN
 BY BRITISH AT ARRAS

Berlin, April 25. That gains were made yesterday at Arras by the British is admitted in a state ment from the German war office today.
 At other points, however, the statement says that the English troops. through the foresight of the German general headquarters and the tenacious desire of the German soldiers for victory, nave suffered severe defeat.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
COVERS
 MILLIONS GOLD

Ten million dollars worth of mined ore lie buried under the waters that flooded the Treadwell, Mexican and "700" mines on Doug las island when the beach caVed in last Saturday night, according to Mayor Howard Ashley, who return ed to Sbagway today from Juneau.
 General Manager Bradley, of the TreadwelI mines, Mayor Ashley said, hopes to be able to shut out the sea by a great bulk-head, pump out the water and save what has become tremendous treasure troYe.
 Ready Bullion Safe
 The Ready Bullion mine is safe and Is not expected to be affected. The tunnel which connects it, r. 700 feet underground, with the Mexican mine, is closed by two bulk heads. These are being reinforced.
 Photographs that Mayor Ashley brought home with i'm show how +he disaster changed the water front at the mines. The Glory Hole is now a lake. Where the natatorium, fire hall and a small building, formerly used as powder house, stood, is an arm of the channel, 25O feet wide and oyer 300 feet long.
 The crevice which tbe sea filled, almost reqched the club house. One corner is sunken. Just beyond, on the ball field, there are several depresslbns and one hole, four feet square, extending deep down.
 Royal Pullen on Scene
 Royal PulIen, son of Mrs, Pull len of the Pullen House, master me chanic at Treadwell, was the first to receive the alarm. The night watchman, notAied him about 1O:3O o'clock that he heard water running in the mine. Pullen, thinking that water pipe had brok- en, investigated. With lantern he ran down the railroad track that led past the natatorium and dis the yawning gap in the earth. He quickly gave general alarm and all the miners escaped.
 Mayor Ashley said he understood from Mir. Bradley that all of the HOO men thrown out of work, would be given employment on sur face work if they wanted to remain with the company.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
ROOT TO HEAD AMERICAN
 COMMISSION TO RUSSIA

Washington, April 25. - Elihu Root of New York will head the American commission to advise Rus sid in forming its new goveDment, If he will accept the position, ac- cording to the announcement made here today.
 Leaders of the provisional gov ernment in Russia have asked thai such Q commission be sent to Petro- grad to advise with them in fram- ing the constitution of the new Russia.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
"C0NSCRIP DISGRACE
 CLARK
Speaker of House Says Let Flower of the Country
 Volunteer"

Washington, April 25. - Declar- ing that conscription would be disgrace to the young men of the country, Speaker Clark today an nounced his opposition to plans for drafting men into the service of the army and navy.
 Let the young men, the flower of our country" he said, be allow ed to volunteer. Do not fasten upon them, by drafting them into the service, a disgrace that would never be plotted out"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
.AMERICA'S FIRST SHOT
 IN WORLD WAR SINKS
 ATTACKING GERMAN SUB

London, April 25Ihe first in the between the United States Germany fired by the American steamship Mongolia when gunners Germon submarine according the report made here this afternoon by Captain Rice.
 clean hit the captain said made distance of 1000 yards The pesope of the Uboa shattered and the vessel at sank.
 The sub appeared April 9 Captain Rice said and just about launch torpedo the Mongolia when the American fired and sent the enemy's vessel to the bottom.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
MAR LOAN FOR
 GREAT BRITAIN

Washington, April 25.-America's first federal loan to Great Britain was ccnsummated today when Sec retary McAdoo handed to Am bassador Spring-RSce a warrant for $2OO,OOO,OOO.
 This is the beginning of co-opera- tion between the United States and the allies for the prosecution of the war against Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
GIRL FALLS FROM SWING
 DISLOCATES SHOULDER

Falling from Swing in which she and some of her little friends were playing, Helen Achison, the eight-year old daughter of Mrs. S. E. Achison, suffered a broken col lar bone and dislocated shoulder. She is confined to her bed but was said today to be recovering from her injuries.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25

Mrs. F. R. Lundwan and Miss Ruth Farr of Atlin, who had been guests since Saturday of Mrs. s. E. Achison, left today for Seattle on the steamer Dolphin. MT. Lundwau who is well known in Skagway, IS placer mining in the Atlin district.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
FRENCH WAR COMMISSION
 ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON

Washington, April 25. - The French commission that has come to America for conference on war plans, arrived here today. The party, headed by NJ. Viviani, form erly premier of France, came up the Potomac on the Mayflower.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25

Tuck Flaherty, formerly a resi- dent o7 Skagway, arrived here to- day from Juneau, where he is now living. He came up on the Dol phin and expects to return tomo1~ row on the Humboldt.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD

The Arctic Brotherhood will hold a special meeting in it's hall to- night to initiate several applicants for membership.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25

4 Moose lodge has been Organiz- ed in Nenauj wEth one hundred members. A charter has been ap- piled for. .
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-25

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The sun., 1917-08-26
nelly. Florence Hardeman, Nemesio
Rata and the Helen Moller dancers.
who will appear at every performance.
MORE ABOUT JAZZ,
Continuing the Learned Dlurb Of
walter Kingsley.

Not nli the mysteries OF Jazz have
been penetrated by the erudition OF
walter Kingsley, 1t has at last ap-
peared possible that there arc facts
concerning art and beauty OF which he
does not know the Alpha and Omega.
correspondent sends in the en-
closed clipping. which bears no mark
OF It's source. So TO render unto
Cesar Is here beyond our power:
II will not attempt n distinct defin,-
ton for the word jazz but rs a pro-
fessional trap drummer in an up to
date dance orchestra I think ! shall be
able 10 give some conception OF the
application Of the word.
After wiping the perspiration from
my brow. which has accumulated
there as a result of toting a super
fluous amount of instruments. but
which. collectively. I call Junk
begin to unpack this collection and
sort 1t out. BY tie time have placed
the last toy. or instrument. II you
please. my grunting has settled down
to a definite monotone as the result
Of bending over so much, and my ears
are utterly immune to this wailing OF
my body until the violnist begins to
tune up and produces an unbearable
discord with my unmusical monotone.
My ears Immediately send an IS. o. S.
TO my brain, which In turn directs
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me to straighten up and then we are
ready to begin.
Every one watches for the first
stroke Of the music. wondering whether
or not we are capable Of giving them
lots Of pep Well. after We have all
expressed our sentiments regarding the
size Of tho crowd and as TO whether
the evening will pass quickly or slowly.
We begin.
II Immediately try to make n boiler
factory sound like a group of babies
pounding marshmallows. in compari-
son to the amount OF music that get
out Of my Junk We finish the
opener with a blaze OF glory and the
crowd yells for more. We begin again
and by this time they have exhausted
their vocabulary in voicing their ap-
probation OF the fine weather and
they begin to notice that we are there
with the pep They enjoy It i'm
menscly as hammer on the Chin Sc
wood block With n violence that would
make 1t difficult for a Chinaman to
recognize his native instrument after
I have played few numbers on Il.
about this time ! am breathing
rather hard and IN order not to waste
any precious breath blow II through
a wind whistle. which is made espe-
e'al'y for the purpose OF receiving sur
plus wind from drummers. It IS n
boon to the travelling kind also. as Il
creates a tremendous amount of no Sc
The next thing l do is to play musi-
Callv on the COW bell. This Is done by
hitting II as hard rs possible in the
spot where the tone Is the greatest In
volume, even though the musical tone
Of the COW bell must be sacrificed for
the sake OF noise. II is n shame to
abuse the emblem OF the royal order
OF cows In this manner. but IL cannot
be helped, the dancers want music.
II have thus far employed only a few
Of my instruments. and I must by all
means use more. otherwise I Will be
considered as "oafing on the Job; so
pick up my tambourine and casta-
nets and try to give an impersonation
OF the finale in a minstrel show. This
makes pretty good hit with the
dancers, and am instilled with am
bition to do more. so I try TO hit the
crash cymbal. bass drum. snare drum
and tom tom all at one time on the
last beat of the piece and the effect ie
similar to that OF few tons Of plate
glass falling through eight tin roofs
and then landing on a charge OF dyna-
mite.
Now that Is real music, and II you
are In doubt as to the truth of this