Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-14

@S'hSSu Hldny started 70 leave, only to discover that the way to the od'sioe world was barred by men with hAed oayonets. There was some
 iduShtef, some "cussin " and some ap- peal5 on behalf of urgent missions. Ill the meantime. subscriptions were jihVlted. those in the building soon seemed to appreciate the purpose of the move, and resigned themselves to the situation. Half an hours eXhorta- non didn't warm the crowd more than E$l0o0o worth Then somebody said or did something that "went deep into
 the hearts of those there. for the sub
 scriptions came faster and included i many in amounts that count big in the
 total An hour and a half put the gov
 ernments war chest $150,00O more that there was before the meeting
 Force Not En'endad.
 i Tt was not my intention to con- 1 pei anyone to subscribe" said Mr. ! Col,er in discussing the incident,
 and It may he that my enthusiasm
 fof the cause led me to provoke some resentment. l believe, tho, that the
 results justified my action I knew
 that if part of the crowd left, all
 would depart. This would certainly
 have happened. l. always does, and we would not have raised the $150. .OOO the government needs so badly. I sincerely regret that anyone was of tdAded, tho I'm sure that when they ] consider my motive. they'll appreciate that it was dessre to serve the coun- tfy that led to the action, I know
 they look at it right hey will not censure, tho they may not feel like approving what some may consider
 a drastic step. It was not the in-
 teni.ion iof forcing anyone to sub scribe, but simply to prevent the en- ire audience leaving before we could invite subscriptions Then, too, l thought it would serve to impress upon our people sometsin,e of what is happening in Belgium: give them an idea of what will happen here if the Kaiser is not. conquered Holding 8 crowd by the use of guards is mild compared with the outrageous and brutal treatment inflicted by the Prussian soldiers oil their victims. However, I'm sorrv if anyone was of- fended and l hope they'll not blame anyone but me. Pm sure they'll not hold it against me when they con sider that it was for the good of the cause.'
 County Manager Tomlinson an- n0unced last night that no announce ment of totals will be made again un- VI the full quota has teen subscribed, which it is hoped will be done with in a few days. We are almost at the top,' said Mr Tomlinson, ''and just a few dave more of good work, such as we have been getting. and g, little digging deaper,' with subscript ions from those who have not yet proved their Americanism, and we'll put Jefferson on the honor roll"
 The workers at the Liberty loan headquarters found it impossible yes terday to compile the hCmor roll of subscribers on I'day, and it was an nounced that these names will be printed in the honor roll to appear Tuesday,
 It was also discovered yesterday that a good 39 names had been omit ted from the Cotton Belt honor roll" sponsibility for this is assumed for the Gotten Belt office force by J. w. Blackburn. master mechanic, in charge of the campaign at the Cotton Belt yards. Names from M to z were not given in with the others, Mir Blackburn said, in explaining that the mistake was made in the railroad offices. an dnot by the Liberty loan headquarters organization. These names will be printed when the next honor roll is given out
 Machinists Pure Americans.
 One hundred per cent Americanism exists at the plant of the Martin Ma chinery company, where each of the 16 employees subscribed for Liberty bonds. Neal Martin displayed con- Siderable pride in the response of the men at his plant, tho, he said, he "kneW all along they would do their part, for they are among the best Americans in the country-good citizens and good Workmen."
 Mortgages Cows; Buys Bonds.
 An unusual story of loyalty and self sacrifice comes from the country where Isaac Glaspy. colored farmer, was invited to buy Liberty bonds: He replied that he had "mortgaged his home, his crops, and everything 'cept six head O cows," but expressed willingness to buy bonds if he could "range to borrow $150 on my cattle" He could, and he did, taking three $50 bonds.
 Speakers will visit many points to- day, urging support of the government thru investment in the bonds, and prompt action that Jefferson county may Ego over and out" this week. * :: ;: s; !: :. ;: ;; * * * * * * * a. :. * '