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The sun., 1918-07-14

Instead of being held in August as hero
tofore the annual championship meeting
Of the Western Chess Association has been
scheduled for the week beginning Septem-
Der 20 at Chicago. The programme calls
for a masters tournament and a majors
tournament. Edward Lasker. winner OF
the championship the last two years. Is
also secretary of tho Western Chess Asso-
citation.
The sun., 1918-07-14
The Fish {

The Fish Story.
Easy. indeed, Is boastinx,
Harder the work Is shown;
Lie and the world lies with you.
Fish and you fish alone.
The sun., 1918-07-14
Little Lessons in the
Tactics of Bridge and
Checkers Presented in
the Form of Problems
Puzzles Which Inter
est Everybody

Bridge problem No. 4ss was intended
=, an example OF the Importance OF ar
ranging for the partner to discard after
an opponent. instead Of before him. This
was the secret OF the solution in the
famous Whitfield problem. Unfortunately,
tlls particular problem. No. ass. was
Spoiled by having a double opening lead,
although the same tactics ultimately
solved II. Here 10 the distribution:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
GERMAN LEGALIZING OF
 ILLEGITIMACY

Atlantic City, N. J., Mar. "A resolution adopted by the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association at the final ses- sion of it's convention here last night reads as follows:
 Whereas the military authorities of Germany have urged the necessity of encouraging illegitimate children to be brought up by the state, and have requested the clergy to remove the moral scruples of the women in order that war losses may be offset, and
 Whereas, such propaganda is de- grafton of womanhood, manhood and childhood, and an insult to civiliza- tion, therefore,
 Be it resolved, that the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association urges the pres ldent and congress to pass a federal amendment prohibiting polygamy in the United States"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
HICKS RILEY OPENS
 AUTO AGENCY HERE

Recognizing the importance of Pine Bluff as distributing center, the Lit tie Rock Motor Car company has es- tablished branch here, under the management of w. Hicks Riley, a pioneer in the automobile business in Pine Bluff. For the past year, Mr. Riley has been located in Little Rock, but he never lost the conviction that Pine Bluff is the best town and the people of this section the best in the country.
 The branch is located at IF and 119 East Second avenue, thse building be- ing fitted up as office and display rooms, and stock and service quar- ters. MT. Riley's territory comprises some of the richest counties in Ar kansas Jefferson, Lincoln, Arkan- sas, Grant, and that part of Cleveland lying northeast of the Saline river.
 The agency will handle the Hudson and Saxon passenger automobiles, and the Bethlehem truck, and will carry complete stock of parts for these machines. MT. Riley has stocked pas senger cars of the latest models, and will have two trucks on hand tomor- TOW.
 We plan to give the people the best cars that money can buy, and the best service offered by any distributor, <" said MT. Riley yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
PASSENGER TRAIN
 SERVICE MAY BE
 REDUCED IN WEST

Washington, March 2.-Passenger train service in the West will be re- duced one-t third or more by rear engagement of schedules to be announc- ed shortly by Director General Me- Adoo.
 Scores of trains on competing lines leaving and arriving at terminals about the same time will be eliminated and the locomotives and crews used for essential freight service. There is no thought, however, of making a few Western lines the principal pas senger carriers, as contemplated in the East. Officials also stated that the reduction in schedules will not re- suit in any serious inconveniences to passengers.
 The curtailment, which has been un- der consideration for several weeks by Gerrit Fort, passenger traffic direct or for the railroad administration, will be effective from the Mississippi riv- CT to the Pacific coast.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
TULSA STILL AFTER
 VETS CONVENTION

Tulsa, Okla., March 2.-Reports that Tulsa had withdrawn it's invita- ton to the United States Confederate Veterans to hold their 1918 reunion in this city, owing to the war, were denied today by the local committee having in charge arrangements for the gathering of old soldiers but it was stated, the reunion probably would be postponed from the original date set in June to some time in September, The committee will meet tonight, to perfect its plans and definitely decide upon the dates.
 The announcement by the local com mittee followed a statement issued by Director General McAdoo, of the railroad administration, giving assur- ance that adequate equipment would be provided for the transportation of veterans and visitors to this city and that the railroads would be author ized to make special rate of a cent a mile fer the reunion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
PLANS TO BUY LIMIT
 WAR SAVING STAMPS

K. P. Wick, with the w. I. Pane store at Sherrill is an American who believes it is up to" the stay -at-homes to Loyalty support the American fight ing men battling the Hun. MT. Wick. has purchased War. Savings Stamps to the amount of $1,200., investing $500 for himself $500 for his wife, and $100 for each of his two children, Vomar and Katherine. Mir. Wick said he intends to invest $1,000 more in War Savings stamps, making holdings of $l ,000 each for himself and his wife, the limit under the law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03

~o,cine for wonan's s ailments l ever .am n-Mrs. SARA SHAW, R. No. l, Portsmouth, Ohio.
 Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this medicine and wrote this letter in order tIs .bat other suffering women nay lind relief as she did.
 Women who are suffering as she was .bo,ld not drag along from day to day without giving this famous root and herb herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- tsble M Compound, a trial. For special sdvice in fegard to such ailments write toLydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. Lynn, Mass. The result of it's forty years sSxnfefiience is at your service,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03

Nichol, vice president; Leo M. An drews, governor. The election judges were C. W. Pettigrew, Pinchback Tay- Tor, and Junlus Jordan, Jr.
 The officers were inducted into of flee at the annual meeting last night, treasurer were presented. The me ot- when the reports of the secretary and ing was adjourned to Monday night, at s o'clock, at the Chamber of Com merce, when business of importance to the club will be considered
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
TWO KILLED IN
 ARGENTINE RIOTS

Buenos Aires, Friday, March l. Two persons were killed and several others wounded during fiehttng be tween troops and strikers at two points on the Pacific railway today. The strike was declared few days ago without warning shortly after another strike which affected this ine had been brought to an end by Presldent Irgoyen. The destruction ol property has been in progress ey- CT since the men quit work.
 operation of the international ualns fetween Argentine and Chile nas been rendered imc possible by the slrlke and the overland wires which carry forward the cable lines from !ne United States by way of Valpara, iso nave been cut. The government IS expected to take drastic action as me strikers are held in contempt ol the presidents recent decree or uolns the men to continue working un'll .a tne government had arhitrated 'neif alllerences With the railway.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
BEGIN TOMORROW ON
 REPAIRS TO STREETS

Under the supervision of City Engi- neer Madding, work will be started to- morrow on repairs to the asphaltic pavement in Fifth avenue, and Main, State and Cherry streets. In making these repairs the city forces will use the machine purchased some months ago, and which enables the city to make repairs to the asphalt streets at a minimum cost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
Old Italy.

Until l9 E. C. the name of Italy was applied to the southern extremity or "toe" of the peninsula. During the re- public the area south of the Apennines was known by it's present name before the entire peninsula was called Italy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
Making 1t Fly.

That aviator will take up passen- ger l3 minutes for S15.' "What of it 2" My wife doesn't care to go up, but spending money at the rate of one dol. lar minute has strong attractions for her. .-kansas City Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03

too " SS~AA " NAAtASo 4
 could hardly g e t around to dc my work, and as I had four in my family and three boarders 1t made it very hard for me. Lydia E.
 Pinllham's Vege- table Compound q was recommended to me. l tool, it and it has restored my health. It is cortoir1v fha hcr4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
COUNTRY CLUB NAMES
 OFFICERS FOR YEAR

C. c. Handy was elected president and A. R. Cooper and H. B. Strange reelected secretary and treasurer re- spectively, at the annual election of the Pine Bluff Country club held yes terday. Other officers chosen by the members of the club are: Capt. Vim.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
INDUCEMENTS FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
 EDUCATION
 E CADJ NM
F. GARLAND MAY

r. NANLAND WI .. announces as candidate for superin- tendent of public instruction of lief ferson count, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03

l.. solorado and Arkansas capitalists a nave formed a s1,5OO,00O company to os'eiop op oil properties near Fort slnl.'' .nno Ark They have leases on o;, ';,VV acres and 300 barrels daily VI iehhery, which will be doubled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03

10 Cure Cold in One Day II lsSe LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Na0'e's). Stops the Cough and Headache M alu works off the Cold. Druggists refund a~''ey : II It fails to cure. E. w. Grove's "s'a'ure IS on each box. soc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
FEST MEDICINE
 FOR WOMEN "
What Lydia E.. Pinkham's veaetable Compound Did
 For Ohio Woman.

n..+,mouth, Ohio suffered from
 roa oaa,,Iarities, pains in my side and was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-03
PINE BLUFF MAN
 RECEIVERS TRAIN

(Continued from page one.)
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31

stoled priest I'm their midst gave to the
function the solemn aspect Of funeral
It was a warm winters day for Forty
Mica day in which the sky, filed
with heaviness, drew closer to the
earth, and the mercury sought the IN
wonted level Of 20 below. But there
was no cheer in the warmth. There
was little air in the upper strata, and
the clouds hung motionless, giving sui
len promise Of an early snowfall. And
the earth, unresponsive, made no prep
aration, content in it's Information.
When the water hole was reached
BEETLES, having evidently reviewed the
quarrel during the silent walk, burst
out in a final "'Twa'n't called for"
while Lon McFane kept grim silence.
Indignation so choked him that he
could not speak.
Yet deep down, whenever their own
wrongs were not uppermost. both men
wondered at their comrades. They
had expected opposition, and this tacit
acquiescence hurt them. It seemed
more was due them from the men they
had been so close with, and they felt
vague sense Of wrong, rebelling at
the thought Of so many of. their broth
ers coming out, as on gala occasion,
without one word of protest, to see
them shoot each other down. 1t ap-
peared their worth had diminished In
the eyes Of the community. The pro-
ceedings puzzled them.
"Back to back, David. An will it
be fifty PAGES to the man or double
the quantity?'
"Fifty," was the sanguinary reply,
grunted out, yet sharply cut.
But the new manila, not prominent
ly displayed, but casually coiled about
Malemute Kids arm, caught the quick
eye of the Irishman and thrilled him
with a suspicious fear.
can what are ye doin' with the
roper
"Hurry up" Malemute Kid glanced
at his watch. "1've a batch Of bread in
the cabin, and I don't want it to fall.
Besides, my feet are getting cold"
The rest of the men manifested their
impotence in various suggestive ways.
but the rope, Kid? It's BRAN new.
an sure yer breads not that heavy It
needs raisin' with the like Of that?"
BEETLES by this time had faced around.
Father Roubeau, the humor of the sit
uation just dawning on him, hid a
smile behind his mittened hand.
mo, Lon; this rope was made for a
man." Malemute Kid could be very
impressive on occasion.
"What manW BEETLES was becom-
ing aware of a personal interest.
"The other man."
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31
Took a Flying Shot at Yellow Fang.

men Of Forty Mile. The sky drew still
closer, sending down a crystal fight
Of frost-little geometric designs, per-
feet, evanescent as breath, yet des-
tined to exist till the returning sun
had covered half its northern journey.
Both men had led forlorn hopes in
their time-led with curse or jest
on their tongues and in their souls an
answering faith in the God of chance.
But that merciful deity had been shut
out from the present deal. They stud
led the face of Malemute Kid, but they
studied as one might the sphinx. As
the quiet minutes passed feeling that
speech was incumbent on them began
to grow. At last the howl of a wolf
dog cracked the silence from the d.
rection Of Forty Mile. The weird sound
swelled with all the pathos Of a break
ing heart, then died away in a long
drawn Sob.
''Well, I'll be dangedw BEETLES turn
ed up the collar of his mackinaw jack
ct and stared about him helplessly.
cts a gloryus game yer runnin',
Kid" cried Lon McFane-"all the per-
centage to the house an niver bit to
the man that's buckin'! The devil
himself d niver tackle such a cinch,
and d. If dor
There were chuckles, throttled in
gurgling Threats, and winks brushed
away the frost which trimmed the eye
lashes as the men climbed the ice
notched bank and started across the
street to the post. But the long howl
had drawn nearer, invested with new
note of menace. A woman screamed
round the corner. There was a cry of
Here he comes!" Then an Indian
boy, at the head of half a dozen fright
ened dogs, racing with death, dashed
into the crowd, and behind came Vel
low Fang, bristle Of hair and fash
Of gray. Everybody but the Yankee
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31
By JACK LONDON
7HEN Big gardens under
Copyright by Jack London

same as so many gardens under the
sea. There it was, the anchor ice,
clingin' an clusterin' to livery rock,
after the manner Of the white coral
but the best of the sight was to
come. Just after clearin' the tail of
the rifle the water turns quick the
color Of milk, an the top Of it in wee
circles, as when the graylin' rise in the
spring or there's splatter Of wet
from the sky. Twas the anchor ice
comm up. To the right, to the lift,
as far as liver man cud see, the water
was covered with the same. An like
so much porridge it was, slickin' along
the bark of the canoe, stickin' like
glue to the paddles. It's many's the
time I shot the selfsame rifle before,
an it's many's the time after. but niv-
er a wink of the same have seen.
Twas the sight of lifetime"
do tellv' dryly commented BEETLES.
ID ye think I'd b'lieve such yarn
I'd ruther say the glister of light'd
gone to your eyes an the snap Of the
air to your tongue"
"'Twas me own eyes that beheld IT.,
an If Sitka Charley was here he'd be
the lad to back me-"
"But facts is facts, an they amt no
gittin' round 'em. 1t amt in the ma
ture of things for the water furtherest
away from the air to freeze first"
but me own eyes
"Don't git het up over It," admon-
ished BEETLES as the quick Celtic anger
began to mount.
'Then yer not after belavin' me?"
"Sence you're so blamed forehanded
about it, no. I'd b'lieve nature first
an facts"
us it the lie ye'd be givin' me?"
threatened Lon. Eyed better be ask
in that Siwash wife of yours. I'll lave
it to her, for the truth spale.'
BEETLES flared up in sudden wrath.
The Irishman had unwittingly wound
ed him, for his wife was the half
breed daughter of Russian fur trad
er, married to him in the Greek mis-
sion of Nulato, a thousand miles or so
down the Yukon, thus being of much
higher caste than the common Siwash,
or native, wife. 1t was mere north
land nuance, which none but the north
land adventurer may understand.
II reckon you kin take it that way"
was his deliberate affirmation.
The next instant Lon McFane had
stretched him on the floor, the circle
was broken up, and half a dozen men
had stepped between.
BEETLES came to his feet, wiping the
blood from his mouth. 1T hain't new,
this takin' an payin' of blows, an
don't you never think that this will be
squared"
AN niver in me life did take the
lie from mortal man." was the retort
courteous. "An' it's an ayil day I'll
not be to hand waitin' an willin' to
help ye lift yer debts, barrin' no man
ner Of way"
"Still got that 1862"
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31
TELLS OF THE CATASTROPHE
Reformed Druggist Explains How
Customer's Head Was Blown OF
When Gun Cotton Exploded.

The Reformed Druggist was talking
to the Man With the Cracked Lip.
'.Now, collodion," he said, relates a
writer, "collodion is just the thing to
put on that lip Of yours. It is a great
thing to promote the growth Of new
skin. Just brush that lip with colo
dion, and 1t will be we'll in no time.
But" he continued warningly, "you
want to be very careful. One Of the
worst accidents ever saw was the d.
rect result of collodion,"
The Man With the Cracked Lip shiv-
cred apprehensiyely. "How was that?'
he asked.
The Reformed Druggist lighted a
fresh cigar and stuck his feet upon the
radiator. EYES," he continued, refiec-
lively, that was a bad accident, and
the worst of the whole thing was that
I was responsible for it In a way"
But what was it7' insisted the Man
With the Cracked Lip.
ut was Just like this: One day be-
fore reformed and while was keep
ing a drug store, q man came into the
store with the worst pair Of lips I
ever saw. why, that fissure In that lip
OF yours wasn't mark to the gully that
was In his lower lip. saw In MIN
ute that he must be suffering q good
deal, He was q great, big man, and
his teeth were rather protuberant.
asked him II he wanted something for
those lips, and he told me that 1 had
Guessed right. Then I told him Just
what have been telling you. ex-
MANNED to HIN the action Of collodfon,
and he told ne to put some on his lips.
7 rot the bottle and picked out . cam
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31
''We'Il Establish 4 Precedent"

"0'l 60SN0IV8U q VTSSSOSuSs
AN which is the one ye'd name by
that?"
Listen, Lon, and you, too, BEETLES.
We've been talking this trouble of
yours over, and we've come to one
conclusion. We know we have no
right to stop your aghting'-
True for ye, me ladr'
-''and we're not going to, but this
much we can do and shall do-make
this the only duel in the history Of
Forty Mile, set an example for every
che-cha-Qua that comes up or down
the Yukon. The man who escapes
killing shall be hanged to the nearest
tree. Now, go aheadv'
Lon smiled obviously; then his face
lighted up. pace her OF, David-ffty
paces-wheel an niver a cease firin'
till a lads down FOR good. IT'S their
hearts III niver let them do the deed,
an it's well ye should know It for a
true Yankee bluff."
He started of with a pleased grin ON
his face, but Malemute Ki6 halted him.
Lon, it's long while since you f1rst
knew me-"
"Many's the day."
"And you, BettlesT'
Five year next June high water"
And have you once in all that time
known me to break my word or heard
Of me breaking itT'
Both men shook their heads, striving
to fathom what lay beyond.
well, then, what do you think Of a
promise made by mer'
AS good AZ your bond" from Bet
ties.
The thing to safely sling yer hopes
Of heaven BY" promptly Endorsed Lon
McFane.
Listen. I, Malemute Kid, give you
my woodland you know what that
means-that the man who b not shot
stretches rope within ten minutes aft
er the shooting" He stepped back as
Plate might have done after washing
his hands.
A pause and silence came over the
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31

fled. The Indian boy had tripped and
fallen. BEETLES stopped long enough to
grip him by the slack of his furs, then
headed for pile Of cordwood already
occupied by number Of his comrades.
Yellow Fang, doubling after one Of the
dogs, came leaping back. The fleeing
animal, free of the rabies, but crazed
with fright, whipped BEETLES of his
feet and flashed on up the street.
Malemute Kid took a flying shot at
Yellow Fang. The mad dog whirled q
half air spring, came down on his back,
then, with a single leap, covered half
the distance between himself and Bet
ties.
But the fatal spring was intercepted.
Lon McFane leaped from the woodpile.
countering him in midair. Over they
rolled, Lon holding him by the throat
at arms length, blinking under the
fetid SLAYER which sprayed his face.
Then BEETLES, revolver in hand and
coolly waiting a chance, settled the
combat.
"'Twas a square game, Kid" Lon
remarked, rising to his feet and shak-
ing the snow from out his sleeves,
with a fair percentage to meself that
bucked it."
That night while Lon McFane sought
the forgiving arms of the church, in the
direction Of Father Roubeau's cabin,
Malemute Kid and Scruff Mackenzie
talked long to little purpose.
"But wOuld yOu." Dersisted Macken.
zie, "supposing they had fought?"
"Have I ever broken my word?'
mo, but that isn't the point. An
swer the question. Would your"
Malemute Kid Strengthened up
"scrunf, I've been asking myself that
question ever since, and
"Wel1?'
"Well, as yet haven't found the an
swer''
The Tomahawk., 1918-01-31

.MNO proposition that much ice
rAWIMV was "rather pecooliar" he lit
49, tie dreamed of what it would
tMANM lead to. Neither did Lon
McFane when he affirmed that an
Choir ice was even more So nor did Bet
tiles as he instantly disagreed, declar'
ing the very existence of such a, form
ito be bugaboo.
"An' yed be tellin' me this,' cried
Lon, "after the years we've spint in
the land! An we eatin' out the same
pot this many's the day!'
But the things agin reason" in.
sisted BEETLES. "LoOk you, waters
warmer than ice"-
IAN little the difference once ye
break through"
"Stil it's warmer, because it amt
froze. An you say it freezes on the
b0ttom?"
"Only the anchor ice, David; only
the anchor ice. An have We niver
drifted along, the water clear as glass.
Iwhin suddin, belize cloud over the
sun, the mushy ice comes bubblin' up
an: up till from bank to bank an bind
ITO bind it's drapin' the river like a
first snowfauT'
"Unh hunh, more'n once when I took
q doze at the steerin' oar. But it allus
come out the highest side channel an
not bubblin' up an up"
But with niver wink at the helm p
mo, nor you. It's agin reason. I'll
leave 1t to any man!'
BEETLES appealed to the circle about
the stove, but the fight was on be-
tween himself and Lon McFane.
treason or no reason, it's the truth
I'm tellin' ye. Last fall year gone
twas Sitka Charley an meself saw the
sight, droppin' down the rifle yell re-
member below Fort Reliance. An reg
ular fall weather it was-the CLINT O.
the sun on the golden larch an the
Quakin' aspens, an the glister Of light
on livery ripple, an beyand the winter
an the blue haze o. the north comm
down hand In hand. It's we'll ye know
the same, with a fringe to the river
an the ice formin' thick In the eddies,
an a snap an sparkle to the air, an
ye a-feelin' it through all yer blood,
a-takin' new lease of life with livery
suck Of it. IT'S then, me boy, the
world grows small an the wandther-
lust lays ye by the heels.
"But it's meself as wandthers. As
was sayin', We a-paddlin', with niver
q sign Of ice, barrin' that by the ed
dies. when the Injin lifts his paddle
an sings out: Lon, McFane, look ye
below! So have I heard, but niver
thought to seer As ye know, Sitka
Charley, like meself, nlver drew first
breath In the land. So the sight was
new. Then we drifted, with head
over ayther side. perrin down through
the sparkly water, for the world like
the days I spint with the pearlers,
watchin' the coral banks a-growin' the