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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
Prefer Irreoular Lines.

The straight line Is an abomlHH tion 70 the Chinese. They endcav1f to avoid 1t in their streets nnG bulld ings, and have banished 1t cosupletel5 where country field paths are con cerned. They will always substitute ] curve wherever possible or they will torture 1t with zigzag. To the Chinese mind the straight lipe IS sug' vestiye of death and deOOns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
SCHOOL COMMENCEME ENT

Dr. J. l. Norris went to Dumas yesterday evening and last night de- llverec an address at the commence ment exercises of the Dumas High school. Miss Helen Dante, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Dantle, well known in Pine Bluff, was among the members of the graduating class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
Nose for Business.

Mfrs. Sharpe is woman of wonder fully keen intuition. isn't she?' saio Mrs. Galby. "Oh remarkably so.' re sponded Mrs. GabDett. "Why. her husband says she can scent bar gain sale three days before 1t is ad' vertised ip the ~apae
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
Russ Protest to China

Moscow, Sunday, May 26.-(By the Associated ress.)-Foreign Minister Tchitcherin has sent another protest to China charging the Chinese gov- ernment with officially protecting Gen. Semenoff, the anti-Bolshevikl leader in Siberia, in his activities against the Soviet power. The note requests that China either prevent Gen. Semenoff from using Manchu- ria as a base or permit Soviet troops to cross into Chinese territory after Gen Semenoff if China considers herself to weak to do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
NEW YORK TO BAR
 GERMAN IN SCHOOLS.

New York. May 3o-The board of Educatio voted unanimously lass night to discontinue teaching of Ger man in the public schools for the duration of the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
British Make Big Raid

British Army Headquarters in France, via Ottawa, May 30.-The British have carried out successful raid at Neuville-Vitasse on the sector near Arras, which the Canadians re- gently took over.
 They penetrated 600 yards into the German defenses, finding many dead and wounded from the bombardment. Two hundred more Germans were killed in the fighting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
Germans Push Toward the MarnG

With the French Army m Ffancc, May 30.-The Germans in the Cham pagne pushed further toward the riv- CT Marne today, the intention of the Teutons probably is to secure a posi- ton enabling them to turn to the westward with the bulk of their at tacking army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
TO ENTER TRAINING CAMP

James McGaughy, son of MT. and Mrs. H. c. McGauhy, who graduated this year from the University of Arkansas, will arrive today for a brief visit to his parents before going to Fcrt Sheridan, H., to enter an of fcers training camp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
EAGLE MILLS MAN
 DIES IN FRANCE

Yesterdays casualty list of the American army in France includes the name of William Thcrmer ot Eagle Mills, Ouachita county, who died of disease.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
And Heroes A:e So Few.

Often the boy who needs hero to follow Is the one who may be the worst fellow in tbe community if the need be not supplied. For boy must have his hero.-Fort Worth s'tar-Tele' gram.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
Huns Capture S0iss0n's Suburbs

: Vdptdfe .
 Berlin, via London, May 30.-Crecy au- Mont, Juligny and Cuffies, sub urbs of Soissons, lying to the north of that city have been captured by Germans according tc the official statement issued by the war office which says that the number of pri- soners have been increased to more than 35 O00.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31
F0CH'S TROOPS HAVE
 STOpED TEUTON ARMY

Continued from page one) agreements but nowhere have the Germans succeeded in penetrating the American lines.
 The fighting in the air on those sectors has been of remarkable inten- sity with the Americans holding their own against the foe
 The allied positions in Flanders sector have been subjected to bomb ardment but the only infantry fight ing there has been injtiated by the French near Dickiebusch lake, south of Ypres, who improved their posi- tions as the result of an attack on the Germans.
 The fighting on the Italian front has not been of an unusual charac- ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-31

Continued from page one.)
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Spotted Negatives.

Small, irregular shaped, transparent
spots in negatives are known as pin
holes. These are usually caused by par
ticles Of dust resting on the film during
development.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28

The slumber robe which was ratified
off for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A.
by the Fruitvale Woman's Progressive
club brought the ladies $40.25 and was
won by Eli Katz, a travelling man from
Chicago, who took four chances on
the robe while it was on view at
a store in Kennewick. The lucky man
did not expect to win the robe but
stated that if he did it should be for
warded to his home in Chicago, which
will be done at once. As a result of
the basket supper the ladies cleared
$3.50 so that they now have fund
of $3.50 to turn over to the Y. M. C.
A. war fund. The address given by
Mr.. Moulton was interesting and was
listened to with interest by the aud
fence. The musical program was de-
lightful and heartily encored. The
ladies are more than satisfied with the
results and wish to thank the many
friends who assisted them.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
TWO CANDIDATES

Everyone should be out to vote at
the school election Saturday. There
are two candidates in the field and
both are well known and respected citi-
zens. The local schools are being
placed on plane of high efficiency
and if you want them kept there it is
up to the voters to get busy and
elect the man who will advance the
interests of the schools over all other
matters.
The candidates are F. U. Louckes
and Herschel Jameson.
Do not stay at home and then growl
if you think the wrong man was plac-
ed in office. Use your ears and eyes,
find out what each candidate stands
for and then come in and vote for the
man who will help to make the school
a credit to Richland.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28

Story Of . Railroad President and .
Labor Leader.

Labor Leader.
! When Matthew G. Brush, president
Of the Boston Elevated railroad, found
his men were getting restless he set
tied the trouble In characteristic FASH
ION. In the American Magazine Alfred
;runberg says:
Constant argument did not appeal
to Brush. 1t was not his way Of doing
business. He buckled up his belt and
plunged into the middle. His first
move was to call w. ID. Mahon, head
Of the National Carmen's union, into
his Office and lock the door.
Now, Mahon,' he said, drawing up
q chair and leaning forward with his
friendly smile, we're here in my Office.
The doors are locked. There are no
stenographers concealed anywhere, no
dictagraphs, no one to listen. The
curtains are drawn. We're here alone.
But before we can do anything I've
got to know you and you've got to
know me. You tell me all about your
self, and I'll tell you who I am and
what I've DONE ~. "a.
<hhu mus thS iSaoSi anu thC
frank, friendly railroad official drew
back the curtains Of reticence and sus-
picion and showed each other the
goods that were within them. Mahon
saw Brush the newsloy and Brush the
apprentice as well as Brush the vice
president Brush saw ATahon as a fell
low man whose heart was bound up i'm
the welfare of labor.
Mahon found out that was
square,, Brush said aftcrward. and
found out that he was square. He was
open and honest: so was l. We were
both convinced that neither one was
trying to play tricks on the other
"For nineteen hours the two men.
behind locked doors. debated the COM
plex problems, each jealous for the in
terests he represented. At the end Of
that time the labor leader walked out
with mutual agreement In his hand.
Not only was this agreement satisfac-
tory to the company, but unions have
called 1t one Of the finest documents of
its kind ever drawn up"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
RICHLAND SELECTS
BEST SPEAKERS
Defamation Contest Reveals
Talented Young People in
Richland Schools

One of the finest programs evel
given in Richland was that offered b,
the pupils of the high school Tuesda,
evening in the declamatory contest
AT this time a speaker was chosen
from among the boys and one from
among the girls to represent Richlanc
at an inter-high school contest to b.
held in the near future between tn.
schools of the county.
1t would be hard to go into detail
as to the excellent manner in which
each of the contestants delivered Their
selections. Several were humorous
and were highly enjoyed by the large
audience, but the readings by Misses
Gertrude BARTLETT and Lucy Petett
were given in such style as would pu,
many !. professional reader to shame
Miss Bartlett, with elbow Salvador
Won," took first place in the contest
for girls and will represent Richland
while Miss Petett came a close second
with "Our Country's Call" Miss Hell
en- Dietrich, with humorous selec-
ton, "My Funny Uncle Phil" took
third honords. The boys will be rep
resented by Carl Carlson, who easily
same out first with his grafton "Spar-
tacus to the Gladiators," while Foster
Sleight in a humorous monolog "Grin''
proved an abe second. Walter Boett-
cher was given third place with "The
Angel of Buena Vista"
Everyone on the program did ex-
cellent work and Prof. E. L. Ludwick
may justly feel proud of the success
of the first declamatory contest ever
given in Richland. Miss Gertrude
Bartlett will certainly give the other
high schools a run for their money
as she is without exception one of the
best amateur readers the writer has
ever had the pleasure of hearing.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Sad Truth.

Are you economizing over at your
house?"
mo. We're simply eating less for
the same money."-Washington Star.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
LIVE THE CHEERFUL LIFE.
Look on The Bright Side and Enjoy
What You Have.

What You Have.
When we are in trouble we are prone
to cry out about it, complaining that
we are unjustly used, that no one else
has suffered as we do. When things 60
well with us we take 1t as a matter Of
course that so it ought to be. We are
not largely given to gratitude.
We may have food enough, COM
Portable shelter, be clothed comfortably;
we may have health and employment
in such labor as we are able and like to
perform; we may have competence
which puts us above anxiety-and still
we find fault and complain.
Some one may have a better dress,
or q handsomer car, or may entertain
more deliberately, or is greater in pop
ular favor than ourselves. There is
something that does not please us. In
stead Of being glad that there are so
many things to make us happy we COM
plain and find fault. We let "crum-
pied roseleaf" spoil our Joy amidst
wealth Of things that should make us
glad.
Why not set the mind on the good
things Of life? Ignore the things that
are petty and of really small conse-
Quence. Cultivate a cheerful habit Of
mind, looking for all that is good and
approaching the blessings that have
fallen to our share.
For every one there is something to
enjoy. The sun at least shines for all.
When you are heavy hearted count up
the good things Of life that are yours to
Post.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
ANNOUNCEMENT

] desire to place my name before
the voters of the Richland district as
a candidate for school director at the
election to be held Saturday, March 2,
1918.
If elected will use my best efforts
to keep the schools up to a standard
of highest efficiency and will allow no
personal feeling to enter into any mat
ter pertaining to the best interests of
the Richland schools.
adv. II. JAMESON.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
just a Mythical Boss.

Secluded in suburb is a young man
contemplating matrimony. Last even
ing he went to his father for advice.
Dad" he said, do you think man
should be the boss Of his homer
WELL" replied dad guardedly, "the
husband is credited with being the
head of his house, but I've not met a
man who had good recipe for bossing
a wife," = Pittsburgh Chronicle Tele-
graph.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will give an entertainment on
Saturday evening in the hall for the
benefit of the local society. An adj
mission charge of Is and rs cents will
be made.
Many of the numbers on the pro-
gram are funny and should prove in
teresting. A funny pantomime by a
number of the girls and the sunbonnet
drill by some of the married ladies
will prove attractive.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Retort caustie.

A tourist was having his boots pol
ished by an Irish shoeblack, and as the
latter was administering the finishing
touches his patron rudely- tossed two
coppers on the pavement as reward
This insult, added to no doubt by the
fact that the reward was the mere rec.
ognized twopence, caused the shoe
black to exclaim:
''Thank We, sir. The only polish you
have is on your boots, and gave you
that."-London Telegraph.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Dodging the Question

She-"Here's the paper says a law
yer told a man in court that he was
particeps criminis in the affair. What
does that mean, William?" n
He-"My dear, you ought not to ask
me to explain such things before the
chlldren."-Baltimore American.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Considerable Husband

Mrs. Exe-"So you've got a new
gown after al. thought you said
you could not afford one this fall"
Mrs. Wye $50 did; but my hus-
band had streak of luck recently.
He broke his leg the next day after
taking out an accident policy that pays
$50 week-Boston Transcript.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Rather Unpleasant.

II won my wife by saving her from
drowning"
"Ah, that was romanticv'
ut seemed SO once. But now every
time l do anything that doesn't suit
her she tells me she wishes had let
her dr0wn."-Kansas City Journal.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
Setting Her RIGHT.

Freddie had just proposed to Mile.
mo, Freddie" she said, 81 cannot
marry you. The man who gets me must
be grand man, upright and square,"
my dear GIRL" said Freddie, you
don't want man; you want q piano"
Parsons Weekly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
HOLD FUNERAL OF
CIVIL WAR VETERAN

The funeral of Milton s. Westcott,
I veteran Of the Civil War, was held
this morning at the home OF his
daughter Mrs Clara Barnhardt, gu
W. SUPERIOR street Rev G. A.
Brigg. Jro pastor of the First Method.
list chuch officiating and burial was
made in summit View cemetery.
Mr. Westc0ott died on Monday af.
ernoon following injuries received
on Sept 2lth at the home of his son
D. Westcott, in Dayton township
when a wagon of corn on which he
was riding overturned.
The decedent served thru the Civil
War being only Is years old at the
time Of his enlistment
Surviving he leaves four sons and
three daughters; Mrs. j. Kelley ant
Mrs Nellie Boyce of Chicago. Mrs
Clara Banhardt Of this city. Free
Westcott of Harvey, William West
colt of Chicago and Harry and Dayit
Westcott Of Ottawa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
4-MINUTE MEN
ARE MAKING GOOD

Lester J Horan and his men are
making good.
Up TO date as chairman Of the four
minute men he has put on wonder
full speaking schedule. During the
past week the patrons of motion pic
ture theaters have been treated to
stirring talks by the following citi-
zens r. c. Jordan. G. J. Glenn, +,
J. Kelly, w. +. Weese. Robert Carr,
Rev c. Miller. Rev Dunn, H. l.. Rich.
olson, h. +. Roberts Rev. J +. VonckX.
Rev G. w. Farrar. Rev. c. A. Briggs,
Clarence Griggs, James F Farrell,
Duncan McDougall, Lieut. Harry
Kelly, c. b. Chapman and Prof. Gil
bertson. In no instance has a speaker
exceeded his allotted time, four min
utes, but it is marvellous the amount
of good cheer and information that
each has been able to convey in such
a short time. Each speaker is regis
tering a distinct hit, and the result
Is showing in the subscriptions to the
Fourth Liberty Loan Others as elo-
1uent and as enthusiastic will soon
be presented at the motion picture
theaters.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
I. V. TEACHERS TO
MEET IN KEWANEE

The Illinois Valley District of the
Illinois State Teachers Association
will hold its annual meeting, Octo-
Der 10th and 18th, in kewanee. A
arge number of Ottawa teachers are
planning to attend this meeting.
W. r. Foster, county superintend,
ant of schools is president of the As
ISOLATION. The meeting will open on
Thur day evening at o'clock, and
will close on Friday evening following
The night session.
On Friday evening Mr.. Foster will
deliver the annual president address
whoich will be along patriotic lines
Others from this city who will ap
pear on the program are Miss Am
Meta baldwin. Miss Male Waller
Miss Alice Rigden and W. E. Howard
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
HEAD OF FIVE
GENERATIONS DIES
AT RIPE OLD AGE

John Lilies. aged So years, one OF
the pioneer settlers in La Sale
county died Monday evening at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Susie
illness of more than one year. The
decedent was born in England, SO
years ago. and came 10 La Sale
county to make his home 81 years
ago.
For the past twenty eight years, IN
I'll taken sick with his final Illness, he
liyen on his farm in Deer Park. Six
teen months ago he was taken to his
daughters home, where he remained
until his death.
Sixty-three years ago he was united
in marriage to Miss Jane Whitley in
La Sale. To this union were born
eight children. six of whom survive;
Mrs. John Sharp. Of La Sale; Mrs
Susie Highland OF West Ottawa;
Mrs. Guy Lyle, of Utica. Mathew and
John Lilies of Utica and William
Lilies of this city. Mrs. Lilies died
three years ago.
He is also survived by 80 grand
children. "a great grand children anc
one great great grandchild
The funeral services will be helt
from The Highland home tomorrow a
o'clock, and services will be con
Quoted at the Utica Baptist churcs
at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made II
the Utica cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
TURKS RESORT TO
BLACKMAIL IN HOPE
OF WINNING HELP
CONTINUED from page H.

while all accounts from SWltzerland
emphasize the growing desire for
peace on the part of Austria-Hungary
In addition TO the political effect
the breaking down of Bulgaria opens
the way for direct invasion Of Austro-
Hungarian soil. At the present time
no part of the dual empire is occupied
by hostile troops
Keen interest was aroused by an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam stating that Germany Is
preparing to give up Belgium. accord
In to information secured by front
Ter correspondent
Gen Won Falkenhauen, the German
governor general, was said to have
secretly ordered the archives removed
from Brussels and that vans were
being held in readiness to carry his
personal luggage.
German soldiers We're quoted as
Openly saying that they would not be
on Belgian soil moro than six weeks
longer" The Belgian population Is
OverjOyed at the outlook.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
STREATOR BOY is
A GERMAN PRISONER

Streatcr, III Oct. - The first
Streatfr 10y who las been repOrl4d
as captured by the Germans is Robt.
hoffman, who lived with his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs, John Notman,
at S01 Cable street. Robert is a
nephew and namesake of Robert
hoffman of HOS East Broadway He
Is a fine young lad Of about twenty
two years, and enlisted among the
first from that section His father,
George hoffman, lives in Gardner, but
Robert made his home with his grand
parents in this city. The last his
grandmother heard from him was in
June, and he was then in active ser
vice in the Observation Corps. NO
word has come from him for many
weeks until yesterday when Miss
Ethel Bundy received a card from
him written from a German prison
camp Although the message is cheer
fud and he states that he is fine, Of
course his relatives are greatly wor-
red about him, knowing as they do,
the treatment which is often meted
out to prisoners in the Hun camps.
His grandmother says that she fears
he is not warm enough and she
whistles they knew more about him
and if his wounds were healing all
right The family will be in sus.
pense until better news comes.
The card from Robert reads thus;
July 2S, 1918.
War Prisoners Camp, Skalmierschutz,
Germany.
Have written you from America and
France but never thought I'd have to
from Germany. All o. X. here, feel
ing fine. Was shot twice in right
shoulder but that's getting along O
X. Are Louis D. and Lloyd +, in
France yet? Tell them America is a
better place than France. Answer in
ink on other half Of card and tear this
half off. Save the address on other
half. Will you please tell my sister
Robert hoffman.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
SOCIETY NOTES

s, {. 9
The ladies of ST. Francis Parish will
hold an all day meeting tomorrow
at the home of Mrs. Martin Esbolt,
JtG Courtney street. The day will
he spent in sewing for the Red Cross
and a picnic luncheon will be served
at noon.
9 9 9
Only a small number of people at
tended the October meeting of the
Amateur Musical Club, yesterday az
ternoOn at the home OF Mrs. J. f..
Bcynton. in Eastwood A very ex-
cellent program was given by Mrs w
F. Johnson, Mrs. Fred BEEN, Mrs. b.
o. Berge and Miss Anne Boynton.
The next meeting Of the club will be
an omen meeting held in the High
School gymnasium, on Tuesday. Nov.
9Th A fine program is being planned
| ior this meeting.
% Z, g
Announcements have been received
| in Ottawa of the marriage of Miss
| dice White, daughter of Mrs. Title
| White of Madison, Wis, and Lemue
| Kilby, second son Of Mr. ana Mrs
II. NJ. Kilby, former we'll known OF
| tawa residents. II NJ Kilby was fol
a number of years connected with the
". II. Hull Company in Ottawa. Mr.
Kilby and his bride will make their
home in Chicago, where the groom i:
3 musician.
The West Side Bible Glass vii
| hold Il meeting on Tuesday evening
at 100 O'Clock at the home of Mrs
William Wilson, S27 Webster street
Miss C.ementine Walter will be thu
leader.
q & 9
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the 4. o
H. will give a card party and dance
tomorrow evening, October 3rd a
Schaefers hall Cards will be played
from S until 70 o'clock Hentrich'l
orchestra will furnish music from L
until midnight a cordial invitation
has been extended to every one il
the city to attend this party.
b p p
Invitations have been issued for tn
wedding of Miss Grace Spicer, daugl
ter of Mayor andMrs w. H. Spice
If Marseilles and Arnold Wilson, so
If Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence g. Wilson
1901 Douglas street which will tax
place in Marseilles on October II.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
G. @. P. TO ESP0USE
CAUSE OF SUFFRAGE

Washington, Oct. 1.-The siege of
woman's suffrage is 10 be made a
G, o. p. campaign issue. Representa-.
dive Foss OF Ohio, chairman oof the
republican congressional committee
made clear today in statement in
which were these high lights:
Votes for women was placed on
the list Of necessary measures to win
the war by presidential decree.
The vote taken soon after the pro.
nOupcemen. indicates the attitude Of
party support
For the measure, q Republicans
and 20 Democrats against. TO Repub-
leans and q Democrats.
The defeat is charged 10 the Demo
Gratis, who have control of the Senate
~ majority OF eight votes"