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them with shelter. Bricks supplied for the rebuilding of their homes and the tilling of the devastated land are lending their due of comfort and courage to the people.
 National Society Of Colonial Danes
 Of America
 The National Society of the Colonial Danes of America was organized twenty-seven years ago to preserve the earliest historic landmarks of this country, but war and woman's part in Wa1 work have diverted the present activities of this organization of ap- eight thousand members into avenues of exclusively humani- tarlaE intent. Its president is Mrs. Joseph Fucker Lamar.
 The war work of the Colonial Danes has been largely cooperative. The Danes have allied themselves With ;he Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense in the various States, and for special, local service, with the Red Cross, the Young Women's Christian Association. the National League for Woman's Service, the Special Aid Society, the Fund for French Wounded the Fath-
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ability. generosity, self-sacrifce an
 accomplishment of which every Amer lcan woman may be proud Mrs
 watts hEures cover relief in form of supplies for the United States forces at home and abroad; purchase of Lib- erty Bonds in the name of the society; the Cdoption of approximately four hundred French orphans; raising of funds for the rebuilding of Tilloloy, and for the relief of this country's allies in Britain. Belgium, Flanders, Italy, Poland, Serbia and Armenia. The hnancial statement giving the item ized expenditures in every one of these cases does not cover the cost of twen- ty ambulances; 10,400 garments sent to France; 19S,207 hospital garment; 1,So1,26S surgical supplies: 46l bin e. ulars, books by tens of thousands and many hundreds of supplies in other form.
 The undertaking of the Daughters to rebuild the village of Tiiio, " in the Somms district o. o.~Frarce is OF. of the mos: pictu. s>-urs stories of re- lief work of the war. The little town is slowly resuming life as the tempo rary American structures provide
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ana recreation of invalids were also
 supplied. Another united and pic.
 turesQue effort was the presentation Of large silk American flag to Gen. eral Pershing, for the use of the first
 American troops sent abroad to serve in the war of 1917" This flag was gracefully acknowledged by General Pershing
 Beyond this chronicled work, there
 mas been an unrecorded amount of
 war service given in hostess houses, in featuring. in furnishing headquar rters
 for officers, in donations of houses for soldiers clubs. with their maintenance and equipment. tn Americanization ti auction and conservation and in many other forms of war activities.
 United States Daughters Of 1872
 No woman's organization will cole brate Independence Day with greater enthusiasm than will the National So. ciety of the United Daughters of 1872. with its ten thousand members in every State in the Union. These wom- en who are the descendants of men who served the Union in the War of 1912, have also thrown themselves with intensive vigor and earnestness into the present issue taking for their slogan. Patriotic Service" The Pres ident of the order Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, of Chicago, writes. in summar- iZing the war work of her organiza- ton:
 "On February 3. the United States Government broke off diplomatic re- lations with Germany. On the next day the President of the National so ciety United States Daughters of 1912. tclegraphed President Wilson pledg- ing the allegiance of this society. and Its active assistance in every possible way. The presidents of thirty-three state branches immediately formed Red Cross units snd our members al- most without exception Individually joined the Red Cross
 From that time to this we have responded promptly and faithfully to every call made upon us," writes Mrs. Wiles. "We have subscribed to the Liberty Loans and have taken active part in the drives for the same. We have in every possible way aided the Young Women's Christian Association In their efforts to provide for the com rort and wholesome recreation of the soldiers and sailors
 Many of our members have taken the Red Cross training and are now teaching others. We have provided hospital supplies. surgical dressings, comfort kits. and knitted garments in very large numbers. also canned fruits and vegetables for the use of base hospitals. and books and magazinas ]
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erless Children of France. the Navy
 League, the Emergency Aid, the Bel
 glan Relief and other organizations performing special war work. Near ly a hundred thousand articles have been donated for the equipment of hospitals with about an equal number Of knitted garments; 100000 surgical dressings, and many thousands of un- counted articles of every necessary character
 The Colonial Danes are organized in forty corporate or State societies func- t1oning individually in the main socie- ty, but uniting in various great war ef- forts. One of the latter was the rais- ing of fifty thousand dollars for the equipment of tae operating rooms of the two naval hospital ships, Com fort" and Mercy" This gift. pre- sented to the Navy through the Red Cross. provided not only the ordinary operating equipment for the rooms but furnished the X-Ray and labora- tory apparatus for each ship, with spe cial drugs. Entertainment features. such as moving pictures and reels. records and other articles which might contribute to the comfort
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the seas. Many of our units are with out a single worker with no one who can relieve the soldiers homesickness.
 6. To keep pace with the ever ex- banding army and navy overseas men are going over by the thousands. The Y. M. c. A. must go with them, not behind them, and ahead of them if possible.
 7. To have a reserve force so that this critical situation will not recur. A military leader would not think of going to war without reserves The Y. M. c. A. is a part of the military machine-to the extent that it pro- vides recreation and keeps up the morale of the fighting men-and the Y. M. c. A. must have reserves.
 8. To win this war the Y. M. C.. A. must have sufficient workers to the work which General Pershing, the President and the Premier of the French Republic, the King of Italy and the King and Queen of England regard as so essential to the defeat of our enemies.
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Haywood Swivel Chair King"

"The I. w. w. was in fact sgov- ernment within a government and was ruled over by it's swivel-chair king, William D. Haywood, general secretary-treasurer," said Frank K. Nebeker, chief prosecutor, in address, ing the jury.
 "The I. w. w. red flag of indus trial freedom is only mask for the red flag of lawlessness. Their own members have testified that the or ganization's policy'is to continue wag. ing war on industries until the em- ployers throw up their arms in des- pair. Then will the I. w. w. rise up, according to their plans as outlined by witnesses, take possession of the earth and it's machinery and thereaf- ter rule the world"
 With the witnesses and correspond ents MT. Nebeker sought to show that during the early months of the war Haywood and other leaders directed a campaign against the selective ser- vice act and other war measures from the Chicago general headquart- CTS.
 Special attention was given the sub- ject of sabotage, or direct action and for nearly month Claude R. Porter, special prosecutor, and Mr. Nebeker read into the records I. w. w. print ed matter and correspondence for guidance of all workers, from the humblest, servant to the plant super intendent. Included in this great mass of evidence were instructions for bringing about railroad congestion by the missending of freight, the wreck ing of saw mills by driving spikes in timbers, the destruction of fruit or chards by placing copper tacks in the trees and the spoilage of grain by stacking shocks upside down. Gar dens in, some district were planted so that the foliage formed the design "I. w. w."
 The Strong Arm Method
 Many of the 146 witnesses called bv the government. some of them for mer I. w. w. members told of "Hi- Jack" or strong-arm methods of the organization, which included the inti- midation of authorities in small com munities. Sheriffs and police chiefs were; locked j, in their own jails in instances for, opposing "wobbly" ar- mics. orsfailing to make proper pro- vision for their care, it was testified.
 "Hi-Jack tactics also were used to increase membership,st according to testimony. "Scissors-Bills," or non members, were thrown from trains, locked in sheds and in one California fruit district were stripped of their clothing, tied over barrels, placed in ! a small stream of cold water and beaten with barrel slaves until theyl
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consented to become members. it was testified.
 To this and other testimony the de- fense replied that the organization was not responsible for the acts of in- dividual members, that violence was never advocated by Haywood, Vincent St. John, his predecessor in office, and the members of the execu- tive board.
 "1f you were buying some silk from a drygoods clerk who happened to be an I. w. w." said Mr. Vanderveer in speaking to the jury on sabotage. would that clerk be doing you and the public in general wrong to in- form you that his employer had mix ed ground metal into the silk to give 1t more weight? To so inform you is practicing sabotage against the em- ployer. Yet it is aiding humanity.
 Some of the score or more defense witnesses testified that while the I. W. w. was strongly opposed to the draft act they did not enter into a conspiracy to oppose 1t, and that strikes about the country were in- tended only to improve working condi- tions and had no bearing on the war.
 Judge Landis permitted defendants to deliver from the witness stand speeches they made from soap boxes and other improvised platforms dur ing the early weeks of the war. J. T. ("Third-Rail Red") Doran, one of the leaders on the Western Coast, made an impassioned address which contin. ued four hours.
 The prosecution concluded it's case on June 21.
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BRITISH SANDBAGS IN ITALY.

London, July 1.-British sandbags as well as British soldiers, have played an important part in the re- cent fighting in Italy. Since last fall more than three million sandbags have been sent to Italy from this country. Parts of the Italian line, owing to the nature of the soil, had to be above ground, and were built up completely of sandbags. the req son being that near the river trenches and dugouts could not be constructed. as the water lay within a foot of the ground level.
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sabotage, including the slowing down of production and the wantor spoilage of material, propaganda fo, strikes to delay the output of wa, munitions, and covert intrigue against military service.
 Forty of the indicted leaders, sens. ing the government intentions after the sensational nationwide raid and confiscation of records on September 5, preceding the indictment, fled from the country or went into hiding and escaped capture. Miss Flynn and two other defendants were granted separ- ate trials, and the charges against a number of others were dismissed for lack of evidence.
 Face Drastic Punishment
 The five counts in the indictment specifically charged violation of the espionage act, the section of the crim' inal code prohibiting interference with the civil rights of citizens, the selective service act. the conspiracy statute and the postal laws. The maxi num- penalty for conviction for all five counts is 31 years in prison and r$1O,0O0 fine.
 From the first day, when the group Fof defendants, some wearing long boards, the flowing tie of the poet, or, sporting fancy waistcoats, filled into court. under heavy guard, until final summing up to the jury, the de- Rense laid special stress on the con- tention that the I. w. w. had no in' terest whatever in the war.
 s'"Our social system; is on trial,"' as. Serted George F. Yanderveer, chief counsel for the defense. "The l: w. w. is concerned wholly in one aim-the .betterment of social conditions. This aim is sought by industrial instead or political methods"
 ssFrom all corners of America the Government summoned witnesses to 5ubstantiate charges, that the I. w. lW.. created a reign of terror in every section where the organization boast 'dds strength, that the members were finder pledge to ! wreck industries through the practice of sabotage, tnas the established laws were over-r1den and that after America began war on Germany a general conspiracy to up set the country's war plans was en- ;sred into. ~
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mainly enriched by their labor ] Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey ia tb
 National President of the D. A. R.
 Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, past ma.
 tional president genera! of the order
 IS chairman of the D. A. R. War
 Relief Service Committee. Associated
 With Mrs. Scott are Mrs Alhert Sid. ney Burleson, wife of the Postmaster general, who is vicc-president; Mrs.
 William H. Wait of Ann Arbor, Michi- gan' who is in charge of publicity, and Mrs. HoWard L. Hopkins. Secretary. Tn referring to the great service ac compllshed by the order, Mrs. Scott spoke with enthusiasm of the splendid generosity of the women who had given 80 freely for the country's cause
 They have determined to give all in this great crisis of the nation," she said.
 Mrs. Burleson Is one of the busiest women in Washington, connected as sne IS With many organizations which have made war work their chief pres- ent aim. In her official capacity as Vce-chairman of the War Relief Serv- ice Committee of the D. A. R., Mrs. Burleson was the author of a resolu- tlor. taken up and presented by the Board. asl1icg that every member con. tribute $1 to create fund of $1Oo,00G Which would be invested ir Liberty Bonds. At the recen. congress it was again Mrs. Burleson who presented the resolution. passed by the congress fE:sf m f>.t re1nvess=d in Liberty Bonds during taa period of the war.
 As chairman ir chorgs of publicity ard information Mrs Wal: has gath cred togeth or facts and figures that make the chronicle of the war work O. the D.. 4 R. a story of woman's
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for the cantonments. We have under,
 taken the maintenance of many
 French orphans. and contributions
 have been sent to aid Bslgians. Ser
 bians. Armenians and Poles. We have
 engaged in many different schemes for
 raising money, for the various war
 relief measures Our moral support
 and service and our money have been
 given to the fullest extent possible tc
 all measures connected with the sue
 cessful prosecution of the war"
 1 One of the most interesting of these groups of Real" Daughters of 1872
 Is found in the District of Columbia
 Society. A unique memento of their
 service in the world war is a fiae
 which they have made with their own
 hands and which they have presented to their society. This flag is Q replica,
 reduced one-third in size. of the Star Spangled Banner" which flew from Fort McHenry during the War of 1872 and inspired our National Anthem.
 Daughters Of Founders And Patriots Another society whose members
 hearts and voices will re-echo the prayer for continued independence for this country and freedom for the rest of the world on July Fourth Is the Ma. tional Society of Daughters of Found. CTS and Patriots o& America. This Is small organization as far as figure go. there being but one thousand mem. bers to compose Its eighteen chapters in as many sections of the United States. but its spirit and work in the present crisis are worthy of high praise. Mrs. Thomas K. Noble. or Washington, Is the National President. of this society. and she reports ener. getic work in every branch of war relief service
 "As look back over the years work of tho National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, the thought that stands out most prominently Is the intense patriotism. of our Daughters" said Mrs. Noble. Their efforts have been untiring. and they have crowned them all by mak- ing the supreme sacrifice, the giving of their sons. their very hearts blood. They have made this last gift willing. ly, but with what heart-rending is known only to mothers and to 0odi These gifts of service. of treasure, and of sons have bosnd us all together by new tie. a golden cora of service for our beloved country. Independenoe< Day, 1913. win sesHpf order stronger and with a renexf@o purpose to be- come more and more wotthy of our noble heritage as the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. who gave their lives to make ApaerSc. The home of the brave and the aAN of the frAAsn
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Y.M.C.A. Wants to Enroll 4.OOO
 War Workers by September 1
Nation Wide Drive Is Started to Obtain Men Above Draft Age to Help the American Soldiers Beat the
 Huns by Providing Comforts

Four thousand Y. M. c. A. workers must be obtained for the war zone in France before September 1. accord ing to E. F. Denison. supervisor of personnel of the Southern Depart ment. The need for men is urgent and immediate, and local Country, and State Recruiting Committees are putting forth every effort to find men over draft age for the work with the Allied armies.
 These are some of the reasons why there must be 4000 men and women added to the "Y" force overseas be- fore September 1; says Mir. Denison:
 l. To relieve from impossible strain the 2000 and more American men and women already overseas. They work on an average of fourteen hours a day wherever they may be. whether in the port cities or in the training areas or in the zone of com- bat under shell fire.
 2. To fill gaps caused by death, physical breakdown and the removal of the few misfits who have crept in. to the service despite most careful C41OI Los w lCA1IA wv WSCho thlSS workers have been killed, one by shell fire and the other two being victims of German gas. The Red Triangle is no uniform for the stacker and the pacifist.
 3. To provide successors for many who have given all the time they can for the present and must return to their families and business in the Unites States. A majority of these are eager to go back to again to France.
 4. To increase the efficiency of the "Y" fifty per cent to what itl might if the necessary recruits could be obtained. The patriotic women of this country and the men above draft age must settle down to the be- lief that this is going to be long war, and make whatever sacrifice is to win the war.
 5. To overtake arrears in unoccu- pied areas. The Y. M. c. A. has been| obliged to call upon the British work CTS to receive our men in numerous cases where the "" was so short handed that it could not extend al welcome to our boys coming across
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w. s. s. NOTICE

For the purpose of recognizing the War Stamp Workers, I hereby call meeting to be held at the Court House in Pine Bluff. Ark, on Tues day July 23rd at 1O:3O o'clock a. m. All city and county workers are urged to be present. Mrs. J. w. Ad- ans. Chairman of the Ladies Depart ment requests the ladies to meet with her at the same time and place.
 D. B. NIVEN,
 County Chairman.
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INDIA TO REPULsE HUNS.

London, July Linda is quite ready to take any action necessary to prevent the intrusion of German influence in that country and to main- tain the integrity of it's borders, ac- cording to an announcement made here by the Mahar Rajah of Patiala who is representing the Princess of India on the imperial war cabinet.
 He added: "On behalf of the Princess of India wish to express our great satisfaction that inclusiCN of India in the imperial war conference has been insured"
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FOR M1DDLE.AGED
 MEN AND WOMEN

The kidneys work day and night to filter and cast out from the blood stream impurities that cause aches and pains when permitted to remain. It is anly natural othese important or- gans should slow up and require aid in middle age. Foley Kidney Pills help overworked, tired and diseased kidneys and bladder. Mann's Phar- macy. Advt.
 Assess your taxes today and avoid penalty. Advt.-7-3-tf
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 @ses~'es s~'ess1"e1Szkfsz~z2S S9zTG~ez> | .&I4ySTE42y5TJ e1Hz51z~ ctive In Red Cross Work Have Adopted Many French Orphans = Have Equipped the Opera. ting Rooms of Twol Hospital Ships and Have .;2 Equipped and Maintained Many
 Soldiers Clubs, etc., etc.

AHD WOMEN of Colonial days l gave thedr all for American in dependence; the women of 1e1 2
 are giving their all to preserve independence and to give free ! to the world. To the groups of krican women organized for specif- ,y patriotic purpose July Fourth Bns more today than it has done )e the time when our forefathers Int to establish freedom of hsht, of speech and of action in Western Hemisphere.
 kery American woman's society |ted to perpetuate the deeds of )nial ancestors has turned its per tl interests in things of the past Intensive endeavor in connection the things of the present. Sup to the value of many millions of kra and personal service and sacri- 'of uncounted worth in the present
 have been given by these organ ons to help the great cause of to- Daughters Of The American Revolution
 ht ono motive seems to ac.vate soc.ety of 102.e0e active Daugh-
 in the present crisis and this is et hands. heartz ard wealth to nations cause. In cold figures bum of t$10.0c0,o0o has been ex- ed for war relief within the year e;war's operation In bestowal hole-hearted service no organ ni,.s. gan show greate: evident gen. ty and self-sacriAcA
 ny of the Daughters are doing work in foreign fields. The ma
 have gone in the capacity of
 nurses. and represent thirty
 They have gone to every war zen country. but France has been
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wv. Seeks Better Conditions by Destruction of Property
2 nesses at Trial of 10l American Bosheviki Tell of Pnlawful Methods of Radical Organization Work ing Against the Government

cago, July 20.-The fate of the Pcalist movement in America, |overnment contended, rested on Ptcome of the trial of 1O1 lead R1 the Industrial Workers :: of Eorld for conspiracy to disrupt 9tlon,s war program, which be- n, federal court here on April 1
 Judge Keneshaw. Mountain P.~ " .f'-'' :' :~,
 indictment against 165 men EoHan, Elizabeth Gurley, Flynn, (ed9 by the* September, 1917,
 'urfy' charged the practice of
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"GERMANIA IS UGLY"

Amsterdam. June 12.-The Royal Museum of Wuerttemberg, Germany has issued a protest against the tug ly-looking design of Germania which now adorns German postage stamps of practically all denominations"
 The Museum has asked German ar- lists to take part in a national compe- tition for a new design.
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FROM A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

W. H. Hill. J. F.. Detroit, Tex, writes: "I used Foley Kidney Pills and say unhesitatingly that of all I have used they are the best, and have done the work where the rest failed" Backache, rheumatic pains. sore muscles, stiff joints and too ire quent bladder action are symptoms of kidney trouble. Mann's Pharmacy.
 Advt.
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Slna Care Away,

Someone has said that we can sing away our cares more easily than we can reason them away. and that is lucky for those of you girls whose logic b not your strong point. Whether your voice is weak or strong. try singing as . cure for the blues.