davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
MASKED BALL AT
BIG "HIGH JINKS'

A masked Mardi Gras ball will
be the leading feature of the
High links" at the Masonic tenn
pie Saturday night under the aus
pices of Tacobat Grotto No. So.
Prizes are to be given for the
most novel costume representing
early days in Tacoma"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
TO MOVE INDIAN
BURIAL GROUNDS

Guns will roar and shells will
burst over the burial grounds of
the Nisqually Indians. When the
military authorities take over
part of the Nisqually reservation
for a gun range, these burial
grounds will be removed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
FULL SPEED AHEAD.
Is u. S. COMMAND

ing destroyer we are delaying
the redemption Of the world" the
secretary continued.
1--WE should all be dedicated to
the task before us. The command
to everyone in America is: Full
speed ahead!' q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20

te1ing American soldiers to be shelled
by German artillery.
For this Outrage" the kaiser will
have just little bit more to answer for
on that final reckoning day.
At this writing, the censor's ban is
on the mentioning of troops from every
state except one-Ohio. The Ohio out
fit was named in French communique
as having gone over the top after the
Germans some time ago; so, after the
secret was out, the Buckeye state troops
are so longer operating incognitO.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
Already Done

EDITOR THE TIMES:
You and your paper have done
good work in changing the name
of Bismarck. Why not get our
back to the wheel and change the
name of the Berlin building to
the Liberty building.
Your constant reader,
G. M. f.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
would probably have been a
total loss.


A second shell, this time a high
explosive, followed within half a
minute. Many of us were on the
principal street now, breaking
speed records to get into the dug
outs.
Dugouts Full of Charm
A fourth high explosive shell hit
the village hospital, but it was so
strongly reinforced with timbers
and masonry that it withstood the
shock.
Within three minutes after the
Smelling began, practically every
soldier in the town, French as
well as American, was in a dug
out.
Every house in the villages near
the trenches has it's dugout.
All these dugouts are pitchdark
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20

Your suggestion is good,
but it was anticipated some
time ago, when the owners of
the building changed its
name to the Scandinavian
American Bank building
Editor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
STEAL MEAT; ALSO
SOME MORE COIN

Thieves entered the Imperial
market, 323 East 26th ST., Friday
night and stole ham, a side Of
bacon and S. in money, the police
were notified Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20

gentleman's dream indicates he
has tried to eat some OF his IA
nous substitute. | am troubled
with indigestion myself.
e. ]. M'DEVITT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20

Ohio troops were occupying the village that was
sheled
nice large dent that piece of German shrapnel
made in my steel helmet makes the event of deep
personal interest to myself
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20

ENDS
T Toni
Not an atom
of merchandise
will remain when
the gong rings on
the Armenian Fair
rummage sale
tonight. Everything
hits the auction
block.
All day long
the old Bankers
Trust location,
adjoining the
Peoples Store on
Pacific avenue,
has been packed
with folks eager
to share in
the bargains.
There is still a
chance to get
groceries, tobacco,
clothing, millinery,
things for baby,
canned goods,
children's garments,
shoes for little
ones and grownups,
pretty things for
the home and a
thousand and one
other articles.
Come as early as
you can for then
you will help
yourself and help
the women who are
devoting their
time to waiting
on the trade.
Every cent you
spend goes to the
Armenian, Syrian
and Jewish
Relief Fund.
EVERYTHING
WILL BE
SOLD TODAvj
.MMzAzMGv
VII
q! + I:
FAIR
ASSOCIATION,
FOR ARMENIAN,
SYRIAN AND
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-04-20
BY G. G. LYON

Reporter for The Times With Gen. Pershing's
Army in France
AMERICAN FRONT IN FRANCE, March %
-(By mail u was in the first French village quar-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
COLORGD EASTERN STAR OFFICERS
 ARE PATRIOTIC
Urge Delegates to State Convention to Save and
 Buy w. s. S.

The Royal Grand Court, Order of the Eastern Star, in session at the Masonic temple, will elect officers to- day, and the balloting is expected to
 be spirited. The grand court of sorrow was held last night, with Dr. Wm. Moore of
 Pine Bluff presiding. The services were very impressive.
 Most of yesterday was spent in
 hearing the reports of committees. All books have now been audited
 except those of the secretary and the treasurer.
 Dr. w. E. Watson of Pine Bluff, Prof. John Gay of Hot Springs and Grand Master Harrison spoke yester- day on food conservation. They em-
 phasized the necessity to save food,
 to increase production and to avoid
 waste. "This is our war;" said Dr. Watson, "and we must do our part,
 by purchasing all the War Savings
 stamps possible; by wasting less and saving more. This is the greatest country in the world, and we must
 make it safe by stamping out the spirit of autocracy and the kaiser"
 Rev. J. H. ClaXborn, D. D., of Ar
 kadelphia delivered his annual ad-
 dress, which was declared by many
 to be the best ever made by an occu-
 pant of the office He urged his peo- 'ple to economize, practice thrift and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Groves TasteIess chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and en- liching the blood. You can soon feel it's Strength .ning, Invigorating Effect. Price 60c.
FRANK SWAB DlES AT
 MINERAL WELLS, TEX.
We1l-knOwn Resident Expires Sud- denly at Health Resort, After
 Seeming to Improve.

Frank Swab died suddenly yesterday afternoon at Mineral Wells, Texas, where he had gone about three weeks ago for the benefit of his health. The message announcing his death came shortly after receipt of a letter, writ ten by him Monday, in which he said he was feeling very much better. His daughter, Mrs. George Henry, had been with him until Sunday. and when she left he appeared to be improv- ed in health, and in good spirits. The body will be brought to Pine Bluff for burial and is expected to reach here Friday.
 erally esteemed men in Pine Bluff, where he had resided for 25 years. He was native of DeSoto, Missouri, and was about 5 years of age. At one time he was in tpartnership with Ralph Robinson, his brother-in-law, in the undertaking business, but dis posed of his interest after a few years and resumed his work at the Cotton Belt shops, where for about 20 years he was employed as a coach builder. Rheumatism compelled him to give up this work about a year ago, since which time he had been employed at the Ralph Robinson and son estab- lishment.
 MT. Swab was married and the fath- CT of four children, Mrs. Henry, and Willie, Clarence and Howard Swab, The widow and sons reside at 1129 East Second avenue. Mrs. Ralph Rob- inson is a sister. and Charles Swan of BOnne Terre. Mo-, brother of decedent.
 He was member of the Pine Bluff branches of the Woodmen of the World and of the Knights of the Mac cabees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
ARKANSAS COTTON
 CROP BENEFITED .aBY GOOD SHOWERS
Texas is the Only State Where the Staple is Suf-
 fering for Rain

Washington, July 3.-Except ir Texas the week just closed continued favorable for cotton altho the nights were too cool for rapid growth in the Carolinas, says the weekly na tional weather and crop bulletin, is- sued by the department of agriculture today. Continuing the report says: Good showers occurred in Oklahoma Arkansas and in most localities east of the Mississippi river, the rainfall being fairly heavy in soutaern Georgia and Northern Florida. A few showers occurred locally in Central and Northern Texas, but elsewhere in that state the drouth continues. The week being rainless in the southern and western portions. The drouth in Texas was intensified by continu- ed high temperatures. The early rlant- ed cotton is holding out we'll in Texas but the late planted cotton is suffering severely from drouth, particularly in the western portion where the plants are reported dying. The crop con- tinues in excellent condition, how ever, in Oklahoma and the general showers and moderate temperatures were beneficial in Arkansas. East of the Mississippi river cotton con. tinues satisfactory development and is we'll cultivated altho too much rain occurred in northern Florida. Bool weevils are increasing in many sec tions from southern Georgia west ward to Northern Louisiana but they are reported fro monly a few locali- ties in Arkansas"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
HOUSE COMM|1Ife fAVORS SEIZURE
 0f WlRf LINES
Bill May Be Delayed by Re- cess Unless Wilson
 Hastens Passage.

Washington, July 3.--Altho the
 house interstate commerce committee late today ordered a favorable report on resolution authorizing, if the
 president deems necessary, govern ment control of telegraph, telephone
 cable and radio systems as war
 measure, congressional leaders con tinued tonight to make plans looking
 to recess of both houses thru July and part of August.
 They expected to dispose of pend ing appropriation measures late this
 week, or early next week and recess immediately. Chairman Sims of the house committee announced he would
 submit report on the telegraph re- solution at a brief holiday session tomorrow and would endeavor to
 bring it before the house as early as possible. Despite this, however, lead
 ers declared final action on the reso- lution would go over until after the recess unless Presiden. Wilson asks for it's adoption before that time. In reaching an agreement on the proposal the house committee adopted a substitute for the Aswell resolu- tion, which was approved by the pre- sident, one proposed ny Representa-. tive Sanders of Louisiana, as origi- nally offered the Sanders resolution provided for relinauishing of govern
 ment control one wear after the war,
 but in spite of protests from some
 members, the committee amended it to provide for control only for the
 duration of the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
STROKE PROYES FATAL ID
 SENATOR TlLLMAN
Death Ends Career of One of Most Unique Characters
 in Congress

Washington, July 3.-United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, veteran of "A years service in congress and chairman of the senate naval affairs committee, died at his home early to- day as a result of a cerebral hemor- rhage suffered last Thursday. The stroke completely paralyzed the Jeff. side and as the right side had been partially paralyzed since similar at- tack ten years ago, no hope had been held for Senator Tillman's recovery since he lapsed into unconsciousness last Sunday
 To honor the passing Of enc of the moxt picturesque figures in congress and Southern public life. both bodies planned to adjourn today and ap- point committees to accompany his body to the Tillman home at Trenton, s. c.
 As governor of South Carolina, as a leader of the Southern wing of the Democratic party and as an active participant in the last generation's $ growth of the American navy. Senator Tillman had been prominently before the public for many years.
 Senator Swanson, of Virginia, prO5- ably will be his successor, as head of the naval committee.
 Senator Tillman's death promises Fan upheaval in South Carolina poli' tics He died in tthe heat of a pri' mary campaign in which his longtime political opponent, former Governor Cole M. B1ease, was contesting for the nomination to the senate. Stating that he desired to continue giving his country and state during the var the benefit of his long experience with naval affairs, Senator Tillman recently revoked a decision not to be candi- date for reelection.
 Senator Tillman was the eighth member of the senate to die since the United States entered the war. The others were: Senators Lane oi Oregon: Husting, of Wisconsin,; New lands, of Nevada: Brady, of Idaho: Hughes, of New Jersey; Brcussard, Of Louisiana. and Stone of Missouri.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
TOR AMENDMENT NO. 15. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1b.

Re It Resolved by the House of Rep- resentativcs and the Senate of the State of Arkansns. the Majority of Both Houses Agreeing Thcreto'
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Consti-- tuition of the State of Arkansas. and the same being submitted to the elec- tors of the State~for approval or re- jeetion at the next general election for Senators and Representatives. if a majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment, the same shall become part of the Cont stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 itation contained in Section 1 of Artf- cle 16 of the Constitution, the credit of the State may be loaned and in debtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent of the assess ed valuation of all the property in the State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State. subject to the limitations herein contained.
 Sec. 2. The Governor. Secretary of shall constitute the State Land Board, which board is hereby authorized and directed to issue and sell or pledge bonds in the name of the State. to be Bonds" in an amount not to exceed two per cent of the assessed valuation of ail the property in the State, and to place the proceeds in the State Treasury in fund to be known as the Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund"
 Sec 3. Said bonds shall be issued
 in denominations of $25.oo. $1o0. 90. s5oo.oo and $1.ooo.oo. and shall be is- sued in series of $l0000.00 or multi ,les thereof. drawn to mature in not said bonds be sold until applications from bona f1de purchasers of land ag- gregating $10.000.00 have been filed with and approved by the State Land Board Said bonds shall bear interest Tt the rate of four per cent per an- num- and shall be exempt from tax ation by the State of Arkansas, or any If its subdivisions.
 Sec. 4. Said State Land Board Is au- thorized and directed to loan the mon Loan Fund to bona fide purchasers of farm lands in Arkanaas. upon notes se- cured by mortgages or deeds of trust constituting hrst liens on such farm lands in amounts which shall not ex- ceed seventy-fve per cent of the ap- praised value of such lands. The cred it of the State shall not be loaned to any person to purchase more than 80 acres of land, nor land valued at more than $50.00 per acre. Nor shall loan no0.00 be made. to any purchaser of tand.
 Sec 5. Such loans shall not be made except to owrers who Operate" and occupy" lands mortsaged. and shall te made for the following purposes: ta) The payment for lands purchased: fb) the purchase of live stock and oth- IT equipment. and the making of im- ,rovements which. in the judgment of .aid board. will increase the produc- .ivitv of such lands or add to their 'alue as farm home in degree to
 sstify such expenditure; and lc) for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. 15.

Providing credit of State may be loaned and indebtedness inquired to an amount not exceeding two per cent of the assessed valuation of property, in State for the purpose of providing funds to oe loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or mak- ing farm loans: providing Governor. Secretary of State and State Land Com missioner shall constitute State Lana Board having authority to sell bonds in name of State, place money in State Treasury and loan money to bona fide purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas. and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; dele gating to the Legislature the authority to provide for carrying out, administer ing and safeguarding the provisions of his amendment; providing all provis- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment arc repealed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

invest in War Savings stamps. "Wher you go back home see to it that every one does their share. The little things you have been throwing away will help win the war. 1 have bought all the War Savings stamps l could stand, and Pm going to buy more My kids are being taught by their mother to save their dimes. Have yours do likewise"
 Rev. Clayborn's friends are confi- dent that his services have been ap- preciated, and that the delegates will show their appreciation by promot ing him to higher office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
FRED SEWARD SELLS
 FARM TO J. 5. GRAHAM
Well-lmproved Place Near Pine Bluff Brings $46,0OO, or About $40
 Per Acre.

J. s. Graham of Swan Lake has purchased from Fred 4Senyard the Senyard farm, six miles from Pine Bluff on the Tamo pike, for $46,000. The negotiations were condrcted by J.. P. Cady local real estate dealer. There are BPS acres in the place. which is one of the most fertile and best im- proved in this section. The purchase price Is equivalent to about $40 per acre.
 Mir. Graham will take possession about September 1, planning to make it his home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
ViScOunt RhOndda.

London, July 3.-Viscount Rhondda (Davjd Alfred Thomas). the British food controller, died this morning.
 Since recent operations for disper- sion of the fluid consequent to pleu' risy, Lord Rhondda had weakened gradually. There were few rallies and yesterdays announcement record ed that the patient had lost strength and that his heart showed signs of failing.
 Viscount Rhondda was the man who put England and most of the United Kingdom of Great Britain On rations and won the gratitude even of the people whose food supply he regulat- ed. Before he achieved the task it was generally regarded as all but impossi- ble.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
FEWER AT HEALTH
 RESORTS THIS YEAI

Increased expenses in travelling and at health resorts will keep many hay fever and asthma sufferers home thi] summer. Foley's Honey and Tar isl recommended as satisfactory rem] edy for hay fever and asthma. II heals and soothes, allays inflammation and irritation, and eases the choking sensation. Mann's Pharmacy. Adv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
OUTBREAK AGAINST
 JEWS IN GALACIA

Amsterdam, July 3.-Anti-Semitic outbreaks have occurred at Jaroslau and other Galician towns, according to information received by the Jewish correspondence bureau from Vienna. The authorities, the advice states, re- fuse to interfere.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
FOR AMENDMENT NO. fl. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. II.

Proposed Constitutional Amenoment
 No. IA.
 Be 1t Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of she State of Arkansas, *he Majority oi Both Houses Agreeing Theretos
 That the following Is herepy pro posed as an amendment to the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas' ana the same being submitted to the elec- tors of the State for approval or re- jection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives. 1T a majority of the electors voting at sucn election adopt such amendment the same shall become a part or the con stitution of the State of Arkansas to- wit:
 That Sections and of Article z of the Consultation of the State of Ar kansas be amended to read as follows:
 The Supreme Court shall be compoS, ed of seven Judges, one of whom snail such. In the consideration and decis- ion of cases, all Judges may sit or the Court may be divided into two d1v1s, ions, and the decision of each Of said divisions shall be the decision Of the Court. The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each divisiop and he may change sucn as- signments from time to time, and the Associate Justices may interchange with each other by agreement among
  Judges shall be necessary to decis- bn in either division. When the Court is sitting in banc, the Chief Jus tice shall preside, and the concurrence of four shall be necessary to a decis- ion. The Chief Justice shall allot the cases to the divisions. and he may or- der any case to be decided or recon sidered by the court in banc: Ihe Chief Justice may sit in either division, and shall preside when so sitting: The Judges of each division shall elect presiding Judge for that division. who shall preside when the Chief Justice Is not sitting fin that division. If the Chief Justice is absent from the Court the senior Judge present shall perform his duties.
 The Governor shall appoint the two additional Judges provided for herein, one of whom shall hold office until his successor is elected at the general elec- tion for State officers in 1922. ana qualities. and one of whom shall hold office until his successor Is elected at the general election for State officers in 1924, and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor, and fi1ed in the office of the Secretary of State, January IT, 1917.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this, the 24th day of April. 1913.
 Secretary of State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
NAME DESTROYER
 FOR SEN. PULLMAN

Washington, July 3.-ln honor of the late Senator Benj. R. Tillman, members of the naval nearly 20 years and chairman of the committee five years, new torpedo boat destroyer was named the Tillman today by Sec retary Daniels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

Woven voters in New York city
 object to having polling places in fish
 markets, city stores, barber shops and
 tailor shops and have ofefred the use of their homes for. polling places .on primary and election days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
NATIONAL BANK OF
 ARKANSAS PROFITS

A semi-annual dividend of five per cent was declared and five per cent added to the surplus,by the National Bank of Arkansas out of the earnings for the first six months of 1918. whicl totalled $14,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Men os Rare Value.

"1 weigh my words when l say tha4 If the nation could purchase a poter1 tial Watt, or Davy. or Faraday, at thu cost of hundred thousand pound down. he would be dirt-cheap at th money. It is mere commonplace aud everyday piece of knowledge thai what these men did has produced unI told millions of wealth in the narrow est economical sense of the word."| Huxley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
Llttie Habits Count,

dseat business men get the habit o being op time. It is they who know best the value of time and the impor tance of saving it by being prompt Yet it may be hard to acquire the fixei habit of always being prompt. but can be done and 1t Is worth while tt do 1t. In the commonest things every one Is influenced by little habits tha ~e seldom suspect.-E1charige
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

Old Chief Bender has certainly dis played the right brand of patriotism Tn trarning down the tempting offers and inducements for him to leave his shipbuilding job at Hog Island.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

Miss Phyllis Walsh, Philadelphia girl who has been driving ambulances
 and supply trucks in the war zone, has been awarded the Croix de Guerre
 by the French Government for bravery
 under fire and devotion to duty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

The new home just opened by the Milwaukee Athletic club is declared to be one of the finest and best equipped club houses of it's kind in the entire country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
rrees In Greenland.

Lofty trees once grew in Greenland| and nearly all of the tnhospitabls| northern lands. Trees of the sane| sorts as are growing today are found| as fossil remains in countries where| the climate is now so harsh tha1| scarcely any tree will grow even q Jew incaes high.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04

Women now operate the electric tractors used freight handling on the big railroad piers in New York city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-04
FREIGHT OFFICES TO CLOSE.

The Missouri Pacific and Cotton Belt freight offices will be closed all of today.