davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-03

Whenever you miss an is- # eue of The Graphic, call IA ~ hefore 9 6. m., and your paper a' will be delivered by special + carrier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-03

Continued on page fonr)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-03

ARKANSAS - Thursday and Friday cloudy, probably showers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
TRICKS OF THE GAME Capture of the Zimmerman Correspondence By
 Montgomery Blackstone
 By The

skirt shielding the light from the
 door. There was no further doubt
 as to the dentity of the intruder. It
 was Won EksteIn.
 Rothweu had dropped on one knee
 and was rapidly examining the con
 tents of the mans pockets. Another
 revolver, a sheath knife, a few per
 sonal effects, a purse literally bulg-
 ing with bank notes-a long thin wal
 let of leather. A glance at the con-
 tents and ROthweu sprang to his
 feet excitedly.
 Come Peggy" he said. We must
 run for it. Unless I'm mighty mis-
 taken everything we want is right
 here in this wallet. We must be gone
 when he wakes up. Wed best tie
 him up, though"
 RothweITs handkerchief served to
 fasten Won Ekstein's feet together,
 while Peggy bound the unconscious
 mans hands behind his back with his own bandana.
 Not that way" she whispered. as ROthweu laid his hand on the latch.
 The others-wo don't know where
 they are, and the three are usually together. Come by the front door
 She led the way, pausing first to slip into place the heavy wooden bar l which secured the door. Through several rooms filled with sleeping forms they tiptoed, their feet mak- ing no noise on the dirt floors The front door attained, RothveI slipped the bar from its socket. then swung the heavy door the fraction oI an inch and peered out. Two dark forms blocked his view. He made ou: the figures as Rinzheim and Son. tales.
 As he looked the German spoke using his native tongue
 'Our friend Is a long lime, Pedro, g he said. "He should have been pacA with the girl long ago. Could any thing have happened to him ?. Bah, he is probably making love to her indoors while we wait here. It's a wonder he couldn't have waited , till he had her safe at Los PaImas. Perhaps he has found that he need not carry her away at all" Still, I am uneasy" replied Ring helm, Do you go and take a look about, while I stay here as His High ! ness ordered. Make no noise, and if all is well we will have lost noth- ing"
 The Mexican rose lazily, stretching his arms above his head. Then with a catlilze tread, he disappeared around the corner of the building. As he disappCarat,, the America ms arm rose swiftly. His revolver clutch ei oy the bar "A sLcC1d late-. -lC German, feller " crashing blow or the head. lay senseiess on the ground. Come Peggy" whispered Roth well, throwing open he door, and the two sped silently down the street singing close tn the .Iarkened wal $ A few blocks away they turred sharp ly, doubling on their tracks and slowing down to a leisurely walk. The streets were almost deserted Tn twenty minutes RothWel and the girl were safe in the hotel room. Their entrance had aroused no spark 0t l interest in the breast of the sleepy night clerk. Such incidents were com 1 mon enough in his experience. Locking the door. RothweH III CIV | the dispatch case, and spread itz con- l tents upon the dingy spread. Togeth- CT he and Peggy bored over them ! When they had finished they looked at each other silently. They had un- l travelled the mystery of the German 1 spy systems in Mexico.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
CHAPTER SIX

Rothweu replaced the dann1ng doc uments in the wallet
 Peggy" he said, this is the great est thing we have ever done But the hardest part remains. of course our next move is to get home again. But it is going to be difficult.
 By this time Won Ekstein will have discovered the loss of his pap CTS. That will be enough to tell him who and what you are. The pcon who guided me to the house will tell him the rest of the story. We have not 3 moment to lose Doubtless he is on his way here now"
 Throwing off his outer clothing, RothwelI hastily arrayed himself in the castoff rags in which he had en- tered the city. Peggy clothed in non descript, loose skirt, mantilla and jacket, would pass as she vas. There was nothing characteristic in her cos tune by which she might be identi- fled by agents of Von Ekstein.
 Distinguishing the lamp, Rothwell raised the shade, opened the window and peered out. As he did so a pow erful touring car dasned around the corner, drew to a halt at the front door of the hotel and three men.
 
 into the hotel
 They were trapped.
 Fumbling in the dark Rothweu seized the coll of rope which com prised the only fire escape which the room boasted. Knotting it's end about the grPs waist as she lowered her self over the sill, Rothweu braced his knee against the wall paying out the line slowly as Peggy swung through the air to the ground four stories below. Almost before her feet had touched the street he had join ed her on the sidewalk. As he releas- ed her from the moose the crash of breaking door told them that their pursuers were in the room above. There was not a second to lose.
 Rothwell slipped into the drivers seat of the car as Peggy quickly took her place Tn the tonneau. A hoarse yell of rage split the midnight air as he fumbled with the unfami;. IT seIf-starter, and the windshield flew to atoms as a bullet whistled by his ear The next instant the motor awoke to life with 8 snort, and the car tore away, spray of bullets from the hotel window spattering the cob bIestones about it.
 Once out of range Rothwell head ed straight for the gate by which he had entered the city that morn- ing. Soon they were upon it, their open eut-out roaring a warning, the great headlights burning a gash in the nights blackness.
 The sentry barring their way sprang out of the way just in time to avoid an untimely death as the car rushed by him. A shot-then another, and the city had faded away behind them.
 Ten miles from the city Rothwell stopped the car by the roadside and investigated the seat pockets In a moment he was pouring over a rude road map, evidently hand made but accurate enough for his purpose. He switched on his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
EMPIRE
ConsE.iencn W1ns

We are promised a highly enter taining photoplay in Our Better Selves" the latest vehicle for the dis play of Miss Fannie Wards histrionic talents, which will play a rnree oay engagement at the Empire theatre opening on Sunday.
 Willard Standish, American aris- tocraT- who owns an abnormal appe- tite but slender purse. finds him self cursed wiSh a conscience when lovely LOyette MervaL, a wealthy mcmber of the French noblesse, sends Dan Cupid a-hundng for his heart One year of married bliss and then conscience wins the fight, so Standish buckles on his manly ermor, sayb farewell to luxury and sloth and self indulgence. and sallies forth into the lists to do all that a daring man may seek to accomplish in this world.
 And Loyette2 She enJulates her brave mc a's example, follows him in to tae whirl and turmoil, saying " 'Whither thou goest I will go,' whether the path may lead to suf- fering and pain and sorrow-aye, even if unto death itselfl" And so these two find soul sanctuary and their better selves in that great, far distant land beyond the skies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
PAGEANT IS
 TAKING FORM
 IN FINAL PLANS

At the Food Hut on state street, yes' arday afternoon was given over to the making of various accessories for the monstrous community pageant which is to be given Sept. 10. Ii and 12, at BeardSley Park.
 Many novel and original ideas have been put into the making of the cos tunes. Two of the most important events of the community party at the Hut yesterday were the making of silver buckles as ornaments on foot wear for the Colonial episode and the achievement of dyeing to a most beau tifl shade of purple the tulle which shall be worn by beautiful Mrs. Nan Troy Clarke who shall be Blind Liberty" during the slavery episode. The buckles were designed by Buck ran and given the appearance of sill yer by a radiant paint
 Nothing equal or similar to the pageant has yet been attempted in Bridgeport The last rehearsals are now being held.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
PARK.

Before playing the part of Conrad .LaGrangc in The Eyes of the World, % lat Park theatre. Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, Monroe Salisbury made a careful study of the character of liar old Bell Wright's famous book of that name
 Carefully reading between the lines, Salisbury saw the artist, made a gen. ius by- the sorrow that was never real ized in youth. Had his love blossomed forth, I.aCirangc might still have been the newspaper man he was when it entered his life, but grief and disap- pointment had opened another door to him. which led onward and upward. but alone.
 So, in his ear.y middle life, he is seen as the famous author who can look the whole world in the face and scornfulIy smile in sympathy at the httleness therein.
 Memory no les than hope, owes it's charm to the far away, and in the son of the woman he once loved. LaGranze sees once anore the hopes of his youth born again in this boy. With the fondness and tenderness of a father, he works by the buys side, striving to hClp and encourage him. In the end he is gratified to see the boy and the girl, happy in each others embrace. leaving him once more alone with m fOrgettable memories.
 All this Salisbury saw and inter- prgcnd on the silver sheet No one but O genius could have done it, and to analyze the work of a genius, is to arrive nowhere, so we will remain si- lent, grateful that in the world of shadows, there is such a man, whom we must call by the commonplace name of actor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
CHAPTER FIVE.

The intruder stood for an instant on the doorstep, listening intently, while Rothwen and Peggy, motionless on the sofa held their breaths, while 1t seemed that the very beating of their hearts must have been heard for yards.
 Won Ekstein shifted his position. An errant star beam glinted upon steel-a pistol was clutched in his right hand. His other fumbled in a side pocket, apparently searching for an electric torch. As he drew 1t forth. Rothwell acted.
 Quick as thought the American sprans across the room, rage for the insult of the evening, fear for the girl and the instinct of self-preserva- ton all combining to make the blow vicious one.
 His knuckies struck the menacing figure beneath the ear. Won Ekstein staggered, crumpled and fell in heap in the doorway. without sound The next instant he had been dragged inside and the door barred.
 Take the torch, Peggy, whisper ed Rothwell, picking 1t up from the floor where their enemy had fallen She did so. directing its rays upon the face of the fallen man and her
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
AT THE THEATRES
LYRIC.

With the success Of their first week in Bridgeport fresh in their minds the PuU Players are ready and anxious to tackle the second production, Way Down East" which opens at the Lyric theatre at the Monday matinee for a weeks run. The usual daily matinee will be held and the same old popular prices will prevail. Way Down Last has a record of 15 years of success and has just been released for production by the Poi Players only on the Poli circuit through the courtesy of the famous producer, William H. Brady.
 Way Down East$ is realistic rural drama and as such is sure to contain a quantity of the rare humor which exists only in New England. It presents a story of a trusting girl who is deceived by a mock marriage and Is turned from her home by her own people and stunned by her friends and associates but after a struggle finds a true friend who stands by her and regains for her hey lost position The scenic effects are true to life and the quaint charac- ters in costumes befitting the time of the tale will furnish much entertain ment for those who like a play of this kind.
 The final performance of that lauEhable comedy, Fair and Warmer which couvulsed capacity houses all week will be given tonight. Those who have not made reservations for seats are advised to do so at once as there are but a few of the choice left.
 For tomorrow night the manage mont has arranged another of those famous programs of photoplays and music which attracted thousands of pleasure seekers last season. There will be the usual big feature picture, a two reeler. a Mack Sennett comedy. the Pathe Weekly, and a collection o- Bray Studio features and the animat- ed cartoons
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06

engine again, and once more they were tearing through the night. There was no time for words; too much was demanded, in keeping the speeding car in the almost impassa- ble roadway. It was an hour before Rothwell turned his head.
 Well, Peggy" he said, we've done 1t. AwfulIy decent of Won Ekstein to provide
 He stopped, threw in his brake, and leaped into the tonneau.
 Peggy York lay huddlcd on the floor, one arm lying Imply along the leather seat. She did not speak or move as Rothwell lifted her. The
 bare arm which he had seized was warm and sticky with blood.
 She was not dead. RothweII ascer-
 tained this aIl-important fact in a
 moment. Yet it was obvious that she
 had been wounded severely-a chance
 bullet either from Won Ekstein or
 from the sentry had pierced her
 shoulder. Uncomplaining, she had
 borne the torture of the rough roads
 until at last her resistance had fail
 d her and she had slipped in faint to the floor of the car. Something g must be done for her at once.
 Rothwell, still holding the girl in his arms, cast about him. Almost in front of his eyes the stucco walls of a hacienda gleamed whiteIy in the darkness. Somebody's summer home of course. Well, it must be done. Pa ] pers or no papers the girl couldn { | die on his hands. She might be l bleeding to death even now Laying the girl carefully on the | seat Rothwell hurried 10 the gate of l the estate, seized the bell handle and | rang vigorously. In the distance he | heard the ciamOr of the bell, and waited the clamor of the watch-d dogs i which abound in every Mexican farm, l There was no sound except the rus l tie of the night breezes in the pan | mette trees which fringed the high l wall. He rang again. Nothing. Desper- | ate, he tried the gate It swung open l to his touch.
 ] threw in his clutch and drove slowly l through the palm-lined driveway. His | headlights illumined a spacious resi- | dence, snow white in the glare. Al | they approached he looked more 1 closely. Every shade was drawn, the | place dark and dismal He noticed what had before escaped him-tufts | of grass growing in the roadway which | his lamps made light as day. The ha- | cienda was deserted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
TOBACGO HABIT
 DANGEROUS

says Doctor ConnoF. formerly of Johns Hopkins hospital Thousands of men
 suffering from fatal diseases would be In perfect health today were H not for the deadly drug Nicotine. Stop the habit now before it's too late. It's a simple process 10 rid yourself of the tobacco habit in any form Just go to any up-to-dats drug store and get
 rome Nieotoi tablets; take them ss directed and lo; the pernieious habit quickly yanishes, Druggists refund the money if they fail. Be sure to read large and interesting announce nlsnt by Doctor Connor soon to ap- pear in this paper, It tells of the dam ger of nicotine poisoning and how to avoid it. In the meantime try Nicotol hssistsx xoB wsii be surprised at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
DRASTIC MEASURE
 FOR MEXICO

The advocates of intervention in Mexico do indeed sometimes prato sauctimoniOusly about our duty to bring order out of the Mexican chaos. as if the order established on the Oasis of alien bayonets could ever gen crate anything but a deeper chaos. They do indeed cry out in horror be- cause Americans have been assaulted and murdered in Mexico, as if Amer tcaus had not been assaulted and murdered in Washington and Chica- go. Such hypocrisy may salve their own ConsCienccs, but that is the Inn ti of it's functions The real offenses u- MC-.iCo against humanity and America are four. oil, copper silver and wide reaching ranches. We know that ourselves, and so does all the world
 And that is an indication of the moral cost America would incur in occupying Mexico The European diplomats of the old school may not believe It, but the great mass of the American people were in earnest in their demand that this war should end war and the era of shameless aggrcssions upon tho weaker peo- ples by the stronger What has be- come of our moral case if we seize the first plausible prcteNt for falling upon a weaker ncighbor whose posses sllus we COvetT
 IT we occupy Mexico what can we In deccncy say about Ireland, Egypt Persia? About the Sarro Valley? Also about Korea or Shantung2 We can only mumhlo our approval of iuterna- tiounI affairs settled according to
 -'ro good old way, the ancient
 plan.
 That he shall take who hath the
 might.
 Nud he shall keep who can.
 The New Republic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06

few days later, when Rotnweil and Peggy spread their finding before the head of the secret service after rapid return to their own country by the air route.
 And the following day the nation was also interested by the publica- ton of the Zimmerman c..-espon- dence in full.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
THE END.
LIBRARY POPULAR.

Because of the increasing popular ity of the Hall school library in Rem ington City the present quarters have been found too small and the school officials have offered one of the rooms in the basement of the building as reading room. Probably no other branch library in this city has enjoy ed the vast patronage which has been afforded that of the Remington dis trict. Records state that on some occasions nearly book a minute has been exchanged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
ORPHAN RELIEF
 FUND DRIVE
 WILL BE HELD

Preliminary plans for the campaign to be conducted here by the Italian Orphan Relief committee for the re- lief of mothers and children in Italy, were dtacussed at a meeting of the committee held at the StratfIeld last night. The Srive will start September 2I or 27, the exact date being unde- c;ded upon. But S1O,0oO has been set as the quota for Bridgeport. During the meeting Joseph Musante was ap- pointed chairman of the executive committee; Samuel Haw1ey of the Bridgeport Savings bank. treasurer of the funds, and E. Politna as secre- tary. George Greenspun will act IS director of the drive and a meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Sep teu5ber 9. at SIS o'clock at the hotel. when final plans for the conduct of the campaign VIII be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
WOMAN HIT . BY AUTO GOES
 TO HOSPITAL

Mary Bemsiewisz, of 1876 Seaview avenue, wns taken 10 the Bridacyo hospital yesterday afternoon suffer ing from a possible fracture of the skull and q cut on the left leg as tho result of being struck by an auto mobile driven by Ray Cable. of 2295 East Main stree. near Huron street and Seavjew avenue Her condition was reported this morning as being much i'm proved. Cable was not ar reEted as the accident was unavoid- wf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
AUTO HTCS CHILD.

Mary Leunet. F. of 1417 Fairfield avenue. was struck by an automobile driven by Walter Ash. of Monte air. Y. J.- yesterday afternoon while crossing the street at the corner of TaIrreld avenue and Chestnut street The girl was taken to the Elmer gyncv hospital where fl waB found that she was not seriously hurt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
HELD TOR OBSERVATION.

Mrz Elizabeth Sillson, of 1i7 Clarence street was taken 10 Hill side home yes. day afternoon for observation. following complaints made 10 the police about her actions The wurnar is said To have told nelghbors thaG someone was follow ing her. and wished to get her money
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-06
H1ruDING PERMITS.

Nine permits. of an aggregate value of S42.75 were grante al the meet iux of the building commissioners last ntght. Additions to office build fngs, the erection of several dwelling hogSes and several garages were in clussd in the list
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30
Dead b Ss;ei1e.

The many friends Of Fred Decker.
aged about 42 years, were greatly
shocked to hear on Saturday morning
that be had committed suicide by hang
ing. He rose early and after starting
the chores and starting ais sons at the
milking disappeared and not appearing
when breakfast was rssdy:: search was
made and be was found hanging in the
oat bin. The sheriff and coroner were
called. but an inquest was not con-
sidered necessary. A shock from light.
ming several years ago and considerable
sickness in the family the past winter
has, caused him considerable mental
trouble and it was doubtless in fit of
depression that he took his life.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon 1T the home, conducted by Rev.
Pless, and the n. W. A. conducted the
services ct the grave. The w. O. W.
of which Mr.. Decker was also mem
ber, participated in the funeral. Burial
was in New Oregon Cemetery.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30
Dick CslLert,ea It Heue.

It became known on the morning of
Saturday last that Dick Culbertson.
accompanied by his wife. was coming
home on furlough, and when the pes
senger from the east pulled in most Of
the town. together with the band, was
there TO meet him and give him rous-
ing welcome.
Dick was wounded near Verdun BY
an exploding shell which demolished :
stsAs wall. and . part of the flying
mass struck his leg, crusei.E e soae aea1;s;
that smputations 80 nSsesakys
4Hhsrs has .bssn trouble ID healing 4
satisfactorily and another operation
may be necessary, but surgeons are
hopeful that patient and continued
treatment may obviate this undesirable
feature.
Dick is also enjoying a visit from
his mother from Wisconsin. but he ex-
poets to return Saturday to Fort Des
Moines for further treatment.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-30
ssd1ea Death Z Ms. Nellie Haa.ss.

Ssd1ea Death q Ma. Nellie Hassss.
John Walton was notified by tele-
gram Monday evening that his sister,
Mrs. Nellie Hanson. had died on the
train enroute from. Ainnsapolis to her
Aoals, and that fhs. body had besn tn
ken s6 tie train md conveyed to IN
undertaking establishment ct Faribsult
Mrs. Hanson had Z severe attack Of
infuenzs during the winter. which left
her heart in badly weakened con-
dition, heart failure being the cause Of
her death. She passed away without
warning. A couple from Decorah sit
ting in the seat behind Mrs. Hanson
noticed her lay her head back on the
cushions after eating part Of IN orange.
and supposed she was sleeping till .
physician who came through the train
noticed that she was dead. 4
Nellie Walton. youngest daughter of
Jossph and Harriet w alton, was born
Feb. %, 1868 in Winneshiek county, IL,
and died May 26. 1919, aged 81 years
aod months. e
She was united in marriage with
Gabe Hanson, Jan. %, 1889. To this
union were born four children, one son
Joseph surviving. She resided on the
farm until her husband passed away in
1904. She then made her home with
her aged parents in Cresco. Ia, caring
for them the duration Of their lives.
Besides her son Joseph she is survived
by two brothers and sister. John
Walton. Cresco, Ia, James Walton Of
Minneapolis and Mrs. Clarence Christ
en- of Decorah, 10.
She was . most devoted mother. .
loving daughter and sister. an ever
ready friend in need. The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon st the home,
conducted By Rev. Mcvettie, with in
terment in Oak Lawn.