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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
DECEPTIVE REASONING.
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE,
Copyright, 1912

was talking the other day with an
expert who makes living by Sizing
up" people and telling what they are
fitted for. He made some interesting
statements, which I have filed away as
important if true"
One thing he said is that blends are
better organizers than brunettes. They
are more ingenious. They have a ca
pacity for diversity.
If this is SO, probably Martha was a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Too Much in Evidence.

IAN artistic desideratum." remarks
q cotemporary. would be wedding
between tho girl on the front cover
OF = current magazine and the fellow
In the collar advertisement.
'Righto! Then send EN- on on. .
honeymoon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
EXPLAINS MEXICAN
ATTACK ON SAILORS.
Commander Finney's Account
Says HoId-Up Wore Civilian
Clothing.

Tension aroused by the receipt last
tack on sailors of the U. S. S. Chey-
enne near Tampico. Mexico. July 6.
was relieved last night by the re-
ceipt of a more detailed account of
the incident from Commander Finney
of the cruiser Topeka, flagship of
the American naval forces at Tampico.
Wore Civilian Clothing.
The report said the sailors, who
were on official duty, were held up by
three men in civilian clothing, two Ct
whom carried rifles, and that when
informed of the incident The Mexican
government authorities at Tampico
had expressed deep regret and prom
ised to attempt to establish the iden-
tity of the thieves.
Commander Finney's dispatch was
as follows:
1.-The motor sailing launch of the
U. S. S. Cheyenne that was involved
in the robbery by Mexicans on July
6 contained a party of thirteen men.
all of them unarmed.
Three Mexicans constituted the
bandit party. They held up the men
in Tamesi river, which at that place
is very narrow. Two of The Next
cans were armed with rifles. One o.
them withdrew shortly after they had
arrived. All of them were dressed as
civilians.
Says Mexican Officials Regretful.
1.-THE authorities of the Mexican
government, to whom the matter was
referred. expressed deep regret that
the incident should have occurred and
stated that they were ate mpting to
ascertain the identity of the thieves.
At the present time these attempts
have been entirely fruitless, for none
of them has been either identified or
captured I am personally we'll &C
quainted with the Mexican COM
mander, and I believe him to be of
good faith On tha proposition.'-
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09

precious stones and metals for the Spanish crown.
 This much is known by those versed in the archaeology of the western half of Pulaski county-that in crossing the Cedar mountain in southeast to a northwesterly direction about three and a half miles southwest from Natural Steps, there is time dim med trail evidently used by the Spanish and Indians in the long journeys from the east to the west at the time the Spanish were in Ar kansas with only the Indians as their friends and enemies. Ninety-nine out of hundred of the Indians were on unfriendly terms with the Spanish too, on account of the ill-treatment received from them.
 The Spanish signs and indications of their habitation is very simple to find, by those properly instructed in the habits, customs and works of the Spanish explorers, but is not discern able to those whose knowledge of archaeology is limited.
 A few years ago a party of archaeologists connected with the Smithsonian Institute of Washing ton, D. C., were detailed to re-discover and travel over parts of the trail. The party were fortunate enough to find sufficient traces of the trail to enable them to travel through the western part of Pulaski county and through the adjoining western counties into Oklahoma, in the mean time finding many valuable and in teresting specimens of worth, relating to the ancient Spanish life in the southern part of the United States, which were shipped to the Institute in Washington to add to the ever-in- creasing collection of specimens secured by them, pertaining to the extreme early life of the inhabitants of the southwest of two, three or four centuries ago.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
PULASKI HEIGHTS Pooice A FRIDAY MAY g. 1919
NATURAL STEPS SCENE OF HISTORIC
 ADVENTURES OF EARLY EXPLORERS
By H. L. Gardner

Whether or not the "Lost Spanish Mine" is located in the western part of Pulaski county, is question, an argument, that may remain as other questions and arguments-unsettled, with very small chance of being definitely settled.
 About 15 or 20 years ago, some negro farmers, in breaking land for their spring planting unearthed, what they thought to be several bars of lead. The negroes possessed the old fashioned muzzle loading rifles and at that time bar lead was sold over the counter of the plantation commissary, which they bought on their charge ac- count, paying for it with other com modities purchased through the spring and summer, in the fall of the year, when their cotton was market ed; and to be lucky enough to blow up lead at the same time they were breaking their land were luck indeed, and would come in ''moughty handy" in molding bullets for their squirrel ammunition. The lead was least" into bullets and after nearly all of it had been used by the negroes in shoot ing at squirrels and various other small game, the attention of the land owner, whose land the negroes were farming, was attracted by the ex- ceedingly bright color of the bullets and investigated and had some of the remaining ones analysed. The report of the mineralogist was that the bullets were not of lead, but of virgin silver, proving that the landowners supposition was correct. The field was searched diligently for any other re- maining bars of silver, but none were found nor could any trace of others be seen.
 The true cause of the silver being at the place where it was found, is credited to the Spanish explorers and adventures sent to North America by the king of Spain in search of
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09

canal, then we opened up with auto matic rifles and rifle grenades. can't say how much damage we did, but anyway they didn't stick around long We were relieved the 22. Had two days ride in box cars again, from that on until came to the hospital we were hiking, hiking, hiking!
 I landed here October 12. Dear Father, you asked me in several of your dear letters to always do my duty. want to say that I have at all times. I may have done few little things that I shouldn't have done, but you know no one is perfect. But dear father and mother, have tried follow your advise, and thank God I haven't anything to be ashamed of, We'll, I will close for this time. so far.
 Your loving son,
 HASKELL.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
PROTEST AGAINST
 HIGHWAY CHANGE
NINETEENTH STREET PIKE CITIZENS INSIST THAT PRO- POSED CHANGE WOULD COST HALF A MILLION DOLLARS.

Citizens residing on the 18th street pike West of Little Rock are protest ing vigorously against the proposed change of the Little Rock-Hot Springs highway to any other route.
 A committee consisting of Walter Brown, J. P. Kirkpatrick, Jack Re- qua and B. c. West, appointed at a mass meeting held at the Four-Mile Grocery, makes the following state ment:
 "Are you willing to spend $500,000 more than necessary on the Hot Springs Highway just merely to en- rich a few-very few property own CTS of Little Rock?
 "That is what a few property own ers-really property promoters are arying to put over the taxpayers of our state.
 "There is a movement on foot to run loop from the "Four-mile Gro- cery, through Niemeyer's Pond trav- ersing Fourche Bottom, to Thitry- third and Broadway. This new loop to be part of the proposed Hot Springs Highway which would mean the discarding of the old Military Road--the present Hot Springs route.
 This would mean an excessive ex- penditure of $500,000 more than would have to be expended on the present highway.
 "We have the roadbed laid on the present highway, which is great saving. We already have the via ducts and paved streets leading into this highway. On the other loop, which is two miles farther around, there would have to be built two new viaducts across the Iron Mountain and Rock Island railroads.
 ''The last legislature appropriated the present fund to use on the old Military Road, and property owners in Little Rock, and especially those along Asher avenue, should see that few property promoters do not use this money for their own gain"
 There were about 40 present at the meeting including Frank Skeen, B. G. West, s. R. Spier, J. H. Requa, G. E. Leimer, Jim Mashburn, Vivian Brack, W. A. Dossett, George Morton, Wal ter c. Coleman, Walter Brown, R. L. Edgeworth, J. N. Douglas, N. A. Douglas, G. w. Douglas, A. E. Adam son, W. P. Martin, H. w. Forte, B. Dodd, W. T. Oglesby, A. T. Martin, J. W. Tate, P. E. Lockett, A. J. Pearrow H. L. Adamson, s. s. Singley, w. F. Singley, A. F. Singley, F. H. Kuhn, Jack Requa IT,, and Lee Kelone.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
were out in mid-ocean.

were out in mid-ocean.
 We steamed into the harbor of St. Nazaire, June 26, and anchored at 4:30 D. m. The next morning we un- loaded and went to camp, about a mile out of St. Nazaire. That night we worked at the docks unloading lard and bacon. We were at this camp six days and worked at the docks every night from o'clock until a. m. However, when we first land ed in France the sun set about 10 D. m. and rose about 4 in the morning. | Now it sets at 4:30 p. m. and rises at a. m.
 From St. Nazaire we went to Cor selles, a little village near Chaumont. This trip we had three-days ride through France. We were here until July IT, this time we had a ride in box cars. This town was Montreaux Chateau, in Alsace Lorraine, seven and one-half miles from Belfort, and about twelve miles from Mulhausen. No doubt you will remember Null hausen, as it was large town in Alsace that was taken over by the French when the armistice was sign ed. When we were in the trenches in Alsace, we could see Mulhausen from one of our observation posts, it was only a short way within the German lines. We went into the trenches the first time on the night of August 13, being in only six days this time. September we went in again, this time staying IA days. Of course I will have to wait until I get home to tell you of all my experiences. What I have told is very brief. However, I will tell you, briefly, about little raid the Germans pulled off on us the night of the IA, our sector was on the bank of canal; first, they shelled us pretty good, however, no one was hurt, but little excited as this was our flrSt eXper1ence under shell nre. After the shelling stopped, they slip ped up on the opposite bank of the canal and slipped over about 20 grenades, they likewise did no damage. On fellow got piece of shrapnel in his leg, but not serious. Of course they beat it when they threw the grenades, but what we had laugh about the next day was, that no one had wit enough to fire shot. suppose the Boche thought they had blown us all up. However, the next night they opened up on us with two machine guns and believe me, they got a warm welcome. We first sent over barrage of shrapnel hand gren- ades, to the opposite side of the
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09

w. W. HUGHES & co. l Wish to thank their many friends and customers for the splendid patronage given the Drug Store during the first month of its CASH business.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
JUDGE INSPECTS
 MAUMELLE ROAD
PROPOSED HIGHWAY BETWEEN PULASKI AND PERRY COUN- TIES WILL OPEN UP FINE TER RITORY.

One day last week County Judge Lee Miles walked over 15 miles of road in Maumelle township, for which a petition has been filed. The road follows the ridgeline between Mau- melle township in Pulaski county and Perry county. It zigzags in and out between the two counties and pro- perty owners of the district have pe- titioned the county judges of both Pulaski and Perry to grant the peti- tion for the road. The road, which is about seven miles long, connects with a branch of the road to Perry vile, between Roland and Crossroads.
 In addition to opening good fruit growing section the road would be a pleasure to automobilists, because of it's scenic beauty. It winds for some distance around mountain, from the summit of which Fort Roots 25 miles away, is visible plainly.
 H. J. Englestrom, county engineer, says that at no point there need to be more than six per cent grade. H. P. Clay and Oury of Roland and MT. Engstrom, the viewers of the road have not yet made their report Judge Miles will not grant the peti- tion for the road until he receives the report. There is a community of progressive Italians in the district affected by the road near Wye post office.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
.REARSKIN LAKE
 BOUGHT BY BLASS
nr,r ROCK MERCANTILE hr nrpM PROVIDES AN OUTING aIAcE FOR ITS MANY EN- PLOYEs.

rho Gus Blass Company has ,.arbt the Bearskin Lake Club pro- ss1 .4y for the purpose of providing outing place for it's employees. It located in Lonoke county. about ,..o miles from Scott. Improve msnts are to be made at once at a *,0st of about $3,5OO.
 The club property was owned by nortv of twelve men, practically all ] ,gbom are residents of Little Rock, snd it's original cost was over $10,000. rRo commodious clubhouse is beauti- Sfulv situated on the shore of Bear #,kin Lake, and the property has a rore than local reputation for it's Nine bass fishing.
 The entire property was bought by 4be Blass Company, and was pre- spnted to it's employees as a gift. It vill be managed and operated by the cus Blass Employees Recreation Club Harmed recently, which consists of denartment managers and executives of the company. The season will ex- tend each year from May 1st to SeDtember 1, during which time a staff consisting of matron and three aretakers will live on the property. ETbe entire cost of maintenance is to be borne by the higher salaried executives and department managers.
 Every employe of the store be- gOmes automatically member of the ]ub without cost. No dues or fees ne charged, and the only expense bccruing to the club members staying bt the club will be for meals. The lining room is to be operated upon
 plan which provides for a sliding cale of prices, based upon the em- loye's salary. No difference what yer will be made in the quantity or quality of food and service, but a ales girl employed at a wage of $15
 week will be able to secure a meal Tor 15 cents for which an executive mployed at $75 a week will be re- pred to pay 75 cents. The exact cale has not been arranged, but the ystem illustrated will be used. No harge will be made for rooms or the se of club property.
 In addition to the matron, the wife Pr some woman relative of a depart hent manager will be in constant |esidence at the club during the ummer. The department managers ave planned to alternate during the summer, each spending a week at the Hub with his family.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
CHAMPION NAME IS
 FOUND IN PULASKI

There is on record in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Pulaski county, a deed, filed in 1869, in which the title is vested in Joseph Ottenbaubengrap- ensteinerhabenbicker.
 So far as has been discovered, there is no other record in the county of the polycyllabic citizen. It is be- lieved that this is the longest name on record in the State. His descend ants have probably Americanized their name in Smith or Jones.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
JACKSONVILLE BOY
 FIGHTS SUBMARINE
PRIVATE HASKELL BOYD, A. E. F., IN LETTER TO FATHER R LATES EXCITING FIX FERENCE.

The following interesting letter was received from Private Haskell Boyd, A. E. F. France, by his father, k. B. Boyd, Jacksonville, R. F. D. 2, in honor of Fathers Day" designat- ed by General Pershing for the "boys over there" to remember "Dad.o
 My Dear Father:
 As this is Dads day, I will try to write you few lines to let you know how l am, anyway I am feeling fine now, 1 was evacuated last Thursday, however, 1 may remain at this hospital for two or three weeks, am at the convalescent camp here. I was never very sick, the doctor only gave me one dose of medicine, I needed a rest more than anything else.
 We'll, dad, you asked me sometime ago to tell you the date I landed in France. Of course couldn't tell you then, but since the armistiee has been signed we are allowed to write dates June 6, we left Camp Mcclellan for Newport News. June 13, at 10:30 a. m. we started loading on the boat, Partores, by name. That evening about 4:30 o'clock we steamed out into the harbor and anchored until 10 o'clock the next morning, the IA, we started for France. We had a pretty good boat, however, a little crowded, quite naturally, 1,6OO on board
 The next morning about 9:30 sub marine was sighted, there was little commotion for awhile, but nobody got very much excited. We felt pretty safe for we had good convoy, sev- eral destroyers, and about 24 sub- marine chasers were with us until that evening, they turned back, and besides, all4o troop and supply ships had at least four guns. Our troop and supply ships numbered nineteen 1 believe, so you see a sub marine didn't have much chance with us. However, I give them credit with having lots of nerve. One had nerve enough to come up within 150 yards of our ship and right near a destroyer and several other ships. Our ship was first to open fire, in fact, there wasn't but one shot fired and the "sub" dis appeared.
 can't say that it was sunk, but I am almost sure it was. In all, three were sighted and two of these were thought to have been sunk. The fun didn't last but about twenty minutes. Everything was quiet until Wednes- day morning about the same time, but this time the boats over on our right had the excitement. No more "subs" were seen until the 26th, about 100 D. m., however, no shots were fired. We had to wear life preservers nearly all the way across, except when we
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
CHAIRMAN
 IS "OVER THE TOP'

Once more Pulaski county has gone lover the top" The quota of $4,025,6 500, for the Victory Liberty Loan was met early in the week, and has been oversubscribed already about $10,000 Much credit is due the organization of which w. B. Smith is chairman for this splendid showing. Pulaski county has invested about $15,000000 in Liberty Bonds.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
Mrs. Millie A. Williams.

Mrs. Millie A. Wilson aged 76, died at her home on the Sweet Home pike, and the funeral was held Monday at Primrose chapel by Rev. James Thomas. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite L. Gib- son of Denver, Colo, and Mrs. Mattie E. McCracken of Little Rock; two brothers, B. L. Murray of Oklahoma and Reuben Murray of Little Rock; one sister Mrs. M. A. Chapline, living on the Sweet Home pike.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
Mrs. Martha Jane Wise.


 Mrs. Martha Jane Wise, aged 66 died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell Kerr, in Lit tie Rock. She is survived by her husband, J. B. Wise; four daughters, Mrs. Russell Kerr of this city, Mrs. Nora Anderson of Washington, Mrs. Delta Haley of Mister, Okla, and Mrs. Xenia Ready of Benton; two sons, Loren of Reform, Ark, and Ambrose Wise of Mabelvale. Tuner al services were held at Salem chapel on the Nineteenth street pike, in charge of the Rev. Jesse Nethercutt and burial was in Scott cemetery.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09

David A. Cobb, aged Fl, and Mrs. Nary Jane McLemore, aged 78, resi- Pent of the Confederate Home, were haried last week.
The Pulaskian., 1919-05-09
DEATHS.
James R. Welch.

James R. Welch, aged 65, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. R. Barrow, 2304 North Gar field, P. H. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. Andrews Cathe- dral.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

subdued only after stubborn fight OF
more than two Lours.
According to Mr.. McAllister. the
damage will probably reach $4,000
He is unable to assign a reason for it,
Patrolmen Harrity, Quinn and Kcnne
dy, of the Twentieth and Federal
streets station, discovered smoke issu
ing from the second story windows on
Reed street about the same time and
called the chemical engine.
The rear portion of the building. al
though guttcd with water was saved
from the flames. A portion of the roof
on the front of the building fell in
shortly after the engines arrived. None
of the tiremen, however, was injured
although several escaped by the narrow
est margin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

NOTHING GAINED BY WAITING By ordering actually
Tell him wmucan
through the ewnhe: Takh over with him and for delivery
you neglect needs fall find yourself without coal because
facts Governor SpF concn the for the advance
| hchnueo oScnsrp
Moo could fpse the suffering and ndh Of the terribly winter 978
No will not be equally Every householder, however
dm the difficulties
xwnkrs rscoam
Francis Lewis former Fuel ADMINISTRATOR that Philadelphia houshoders
fail
Unacceptable mup conditions 1.-THE the yadsohe
Dealers the stock
time sufficient coal of the needs basis Those who
till fall will doubtless disappointed delivery, the
from nhnsa absolutely beyond control
Prudence foresight and commonsnse that the only solution for the householder
bgahecodmhs cellar while weather. other
favorable
Knowing the conditions and fully realizing the future posbhh, the facts
ndwgymb
Get in Touch With Your Dealer Imme lately and
Arrange for Your Next Winters Supply of Anthracite Coal
Goa aEmmnw
Operators
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
HOMES THREATENED
IN $4,000 FIRE AT
OPAL AND REED SITS.
Several Families Driven tc
Street When Flames Sweep
Catering Establishment

Several families were driven into the
street early today when fire swept the
catering establishment of u. +. Meal
lister, at Opal and Reed streets.
The fire was discovered about 4 80
O'Clock. A chemical engine, which been
called, was unable to combat the stua
tion and turned in an alarm. The
flames in the meantime spread rapidly
to the roof of the building and shot
twenty-five or thirty feet in the air.
Families in Opal street and on Reed
street. adjoining the building, alarmed
at the blaze, hurriedly gathered what
few belongings they could obtain aud
hurried into the street The blaze was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

thorized to permit the breaking of navy
seals on amateur receiving apparatus
in your district Seals on transmitting
apparatus are not to be broken"
When the government shut down on
commercial and amateur wireless plants.
it was discovered that several powerful
stations were communicating with Ger
many. it was also reported that L.
boats in the Atlantic waters were kept
apprised Of the movements of merchant
vessels leaving these ports and the
presence of enemy warships.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
AMATEUR WIRELESS
STATIONS RELEASED
Operators Again May Listen
In," but May Not
Send Radios

Amateur wireless operators are again
permitted to resume eavesdropping on
the air line. through an order of the
Navy Department.
All sorts of scandal scooting along the
wave currents of the outside ether can
now be listened in on if the radius OF
the receiving station is big enough.
However, the ban still remains on com
mercial radio stations, which, with the
amateur receiving stations has been
since this country entered the war.
In a letter signed by Lieutenant Com
mander b. B. Coffman, the Navy De-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
CABLE SERVICE DISL0CATED
English Channel Lines Traffic Inter.
rupted-PaclHc Messages Delayed

New York, April 2o.-The British
administration reported to the Com =
mcrcial Gable Company yesterday that
all wires between England and the con t.
tinent were interrupted. Traffic was
circulating by post.
The Western Union Telegraph Com l.
pany announced that its cable service
TO Great Britain and the Scandinavian
countries is without delay. but that
owing to interruption of the Channel
cables. messages for France. Italy,
Switzerland and Spain are being for
warded from London part way by post
The company said messages for the
far East. via the Pacific, are subject to
about six days delay. and via Atlantic
to seven and eight days delay.