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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

large paper parcel He did not see
Lucy. who sat in a far corner. but
he seated himself and began DELHI
erately TO unwrap the bundle to dis
play a very gay knitting bag, her
knitting bag. Lucy could not help
exclaiming, and Peter Perkins looked
up at her.
Why" she said. 1T is mine.
Wherever did you find it?"
Ion the street car ne explained.
And how did you know that my
name was Lucy?"
7 didn't; only I thought that you
looked as though il might be- You
see I happened to see you on the
street car with that knitting bag be-
fore you lost it. I remember MOTTO
ing you particularly. 1 watched you
get off the car. too. and afterwards
L saw your knitting bag lying there
just where you had been sitting.
knew it was yours"
Good gracious. I do remember
seeing you, too. You sat opposite
me. didn't you? You see II al
ways notice the men in uniform"
He nodded gravely.
Il was amused at the way you
worded your advertisement" Lucy
said after a pause. The soldier made
no move TO 60. and it seemed only
polite to say some
I'm glad that did. neg
lected, however. to say anything
about claiming a reward" he re-
turned in such cold and business
like tones that Lucy felt her heart
sink Was he going to demand lot
Of money? She could not afford TO
pay him a reward. He didn't look
like that kind of a man. either.
II wish 10 claim a rather pc
culiar reward" he went on without
waiting for an answer. And per-
haps I ought TO explain my position
first. am stationed out at Camp
Grant. but l have leave 70 come into
the city rather often. Now as I know
no one in Chicago these excursions
are not as pleasant as they might
be. What I want is n friend, some
one 20 have a good time with. And
so. If il isn't too much 10 ask, I'd
like 10 be friends with YOU.
Now Lucy had New England in
stincts. they had interfered with her
enjoyment before. Much against her
will she felt herself stiffen and her
head shake slowly.
Really. Nr-Perkins." she was
saving. I'm afraid that we do not
know each other we'll enough to
make any such compact. Under the
circumstances / am afraid that it
would be too unconventional for US
to carry this acquaintance any
farther I'm very grateful 20 you
for returning my baC.'
Peter Perkins had been smiling
az her. q very boyiSh. nice sort Of
smile. but at her words il froze
away from his lips and he got up.
Very well q" he said "Tm sorry
81 7 have offended YOU
lie EoS sllassS &c ts.g as Tie .a22E.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Only the Cleanest and Best that Has
Been Produced Will be Shown at
Modern and Beautiful Blackstone

seating arrangement and space has
been worked out with particular
care and attention in order that the
annoyance and disagreeableness of
waiting be eliminated.
"A projection throw of over 125
feet, a large screen of the most ap-
proved type, together with the latest
machines will insure that we get
out of the pictures Of the most fastidi-
Gus could desire-alsO a steadiness
of display can thus be attained that
is found impossible under less fav-
orable conditions. In connection
with the theater there Will be spac-
ious rest and retiring rooms where
courteous attendants will administer
to every want of the patron. A well
equipped nursery will enable moth
ers to be relieved of the care of the
children, so that while mother en-
joys a period of rest and relaxa-
ton. the little one can also be
amused as its babyish whims die
tate. Careful. courteous attendants
here again will serve to make the
surroundings pleasant and agreeable.
Another feature that will be Of
special interest to the people of
South Bend will be the music. II
is the belief of the men back of the
Blackstone corporation, that the
proper synchronization Of music and
setting enhances both the enjoyment
cir Co x~nf1
are assured that the music (Which
by the way is my own speciality will
be OF high character. We have set
aside S25. 900 to cover the first
years expenditure in music alone.
A magnificent three manual organ
will be installed and arrangements
will be made to hold organ recitals
at stated times when the most prom
inent organists from all parts of the
country Will present programs.
Regarding the intents and ideals
OF the men at the head Of this en-
terprise 1 can only say they are
men who recognize the fact that as
great a change has come over the
audiences of today as has occurred
10 the business of making and re-
leasing pictures.
Everyone recalls that when the
cinemetograp was made a separate
entertainment, audiences were for
the most part drawn from the care
less youth and adolescent part OF
the community. A moving picture
house was largely a place for loaf
ing and a gathering place for the
careless thinking people Of the city
But so great is the change that has
taken place that today a cOnserva-
tive estimate would place the num-
Der OF daily attendants at moving
picture shows between FIVE and six
million. This number viii be con
stantly increased because II is now
a recognized fact that the moving
picture theater has become the most
popular gathering place for enter
tainment seekers in the world.
Nor IS this increased interest,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Lucy Lockett's Knitting
By Hilda Morris

Lucy had lost her knitting bag.
1t was new knitting bag of gor-
geous cretonne, too. quite the most
attractive bit Of vanity that Lucy
possessed. She had saved on
lunches for whole week in order
to buy it. And. more than that, it
was full Of a soldiers gray sweater,
nearly finished.
Where she had lost it was hard
to determine 1t had been on her
arm when she left the office. She
stopped for an errand or two and
boarded a street car. so it might be
almost anywhere. There was very
little hope of ever seeing it again.
She thought of putting an ad in the
paper. but she could scarcely afford
to do so. There was just a chance
that some patriotic person, realizing
that il held "a sweater for a soldier,
might advertise It as found. So the
day after her loss Lucy bought an
evening paper and searched the lost
and found columns.
Have YOU ever noticed how these
columns describe so many things as
lost and so, very few things as
found? Lucy looked through a long
list of lost articles, diamond pins.
necklaces. fur scarfs, dogs. and away
down at the bottom of the page was
one brief paragraph that made her
catch her breath.
Lucy LOcket lost her pocket,
Peter Perkins found il.
There was Just her knitting in II.
And the hoops around il.
Apply 10 Peter Perkins. SO Gin
ton av"
why, however did he know my
name was Lucy" she exclaimed. ut
must be my bag. Of course. What an
absurd way 10 ADVERTISED"
Nevertheless she answered the
item. giving a description OF her bag,
and during the day she found her
self wondering more than once what
kind OF a boy, or man. this Peter
Perkins might be. She felt sure that
he was young: an older man would
have forgotten his Mother Goose.
ON the second morning came an
answer TO her letter. saying that the
bag was undoubtedly hers
II shall be in the neighoorhood or
your home this evening, and will call
and leave IL with YOU"
Lucy frowned AT this.
why ne ought TO send II. 1
haven't asked him to call He may
DE perfectly impossible
However. she had 10 admit that
it was rather kind OF him TO take SO
much trouble. and also that il would
be rather interesting TO see what TINS
funny Peter Perkins was like. 10
Lucy put on her -ery best blouse
for dinner and sat I'm the boarding
house parIor waiting and pretendins
90 read the paper
After while she heard a ring At
the bell and presently the house
maid directed somebody 90 "go in
there and wait Ina came tall
KOung man ia kkaki. Who bore a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Metropolitan Picture House Fine Addition to City
Will Prove Dominant Influence
in Social and Political Life

known firm Of Rotschild * CO.. Chi
cago: J. Handelsman. treasurer, is
department manager for the ~. ".
Kimball CO. OF Chicago. ON the adj
visory board are men who have done
much TO place the motion picture in
dustry on its present high plane.
Nathan Ascher OF Ascher Brothers
Chicago, is directly in charge OF
company that operates and controls
Is motion picture houses in Chicago
and vicinity Joseph Trhz Of the
firm Of Lubliner & TRIM. is as well
known in the 'celluloid' world FOR
that company operates q dozen of
Chicago's finest and best houses D.
Van Runkel is manager Of the Cold
wyn PhotOplay corporation, known
throughout the world as one OF the
largest film corporations in the
country.
"I am sure all viii agree with no
when L say that with the vast dee
veIopment of South Bends indus
| trial and commercial side. there
should be a corresponding develop
ment Of the aesthetic and entertain
ment side The necessity for proper
I entertainment was recognized by the
great powers during the war 20 the
extent that millions OF dollars We're
expended on il for the purpose %.
preserving the morale OF the sol
diers. The current issue Of the Lit
erary Digest states az some length
that Pres't Wilson ordered picture
b..
brought him back from his epochal
trip TO the peace conference.
With the great influx OF Dopula-
ton that is sure 70 follow the con-
templated expansion, proper enter
tainment is sure 20 exert potent
influence. It is now a conceded fact
that men who work must have an
opportunity for relaxation and en-
tertainment. The old adage, "All
work and no play makes Jack dull
boy" has developed into a truism-
And fortunate. indeed. IS the city
where this necessary relaxation may
be had amid an instructive and ele-
waiting influence"
When asked concerning the e.
aldllttS u AAtt NNl ElNI- n Aa.Alr ..A' man.
ager said. The names on this
prospectus are a guarantee of tho
ability OF the men o. carry out tho
entire scheme. But because of a de-
sire 20 seek the active cooperation
OF those who are 20 be my neighbors.
we have decided 20 sell reasonable
amount, say 100000 worth Of stock
70 the citizens Of South Bend This
is being done merely 20 insure their
interest and encourage civic pride
through their personal holdings ia
this enterprise
Mr.. Miner gave a savage pun on
his cigar. Il had gone out from sheer
lack OF attention when 7 talk
shop I become so enthused every
thing else is forgotten" he laughed
But II YOU can and care 20 write
anything around the facts 7 have
stated. go ahead" Tie wheeled haci-
20 the pile of papers and document.
During the interview at least HAIR "a
dozen persons had assembled in The
waiting room The reporter era hhed
his hat and hurried out. congratu-
latlng himself on having secured 500
long an interview with man SD
busy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

wholly due to the Improvement in
method and technique employed in
picture making. The underlying
and greater reason is that there is =
growing demand for better influence
The motion picture is now conceded
TO be one of the strongest influences
in our business and social life.
IF it is admitted that the pictures
Of 10 or Is years ago were Of doubt
full influence (if not absolutely bad)
it follows that with cleaner, uplift-
ing pictures shown the influence fol-
good is equally strong. Today. not
only is the imagination aroused by
the motion picture, but it is also
found to be an excellent medium of
instruction. Whatever in nature or
science interests human beings can
with incompatible intensity be
brought out in the new pictures
And by newer methods which are
being developed every day. the the
atergoer is not even limited 10 what
is visible 10 the naked eye. Today,
with the assistance of the micro
scope, the unfolding Of a flower the
growth of a tree and even the move
ment of bacteria in the blood can
be so shown and illustrated as 20 be
at once a means of instruction, en-
tertainment and mental develop
ment
"A few years ago the man who
dispensed liquor over the bar was
known to exert an influence in social
and political life which was both
prominent and pungent. The
habitues Of saloons were apt TO have
their judgment warped by direct
assertion or propaganda Of the sa-
loon keeper or his man. Here ma
tional characters were discussed.
National and municipal politics
we're a subject Of debate and in
fuene. on the other hand, good pic
lures have become a recognized
force for good. Therefore. I hold
that the picture show, if its ideals
be pure. should be welcomed in any
community as an agreeable change
from the old order
ALSO in this connection want to
say do not believe risque. ques-
tionable pictures are what the mass
es cry for. And I believe the policy
Of our corporation 10 furnish enter
tainment which is uplifting in char
acter and of such a nature that
wives and daughters may attend
without evil effects, is the policy
best suited 10 the trend Of the times.
There is enough excitement in the
truths OF life without delving into
that which is error. Enough TO ex-
cite the Imagination in view OF actual
happenings in the realms Of nature.
art and literature and enough in
ventive ability employed in picture
making 70 appeal 10 the clean and
honest.
The officers Of the corporation
together with the executives and
their assistants. are men OF such
standing in their community that
their names guarantee 10 South Bend
only an enterprise whose influence is
good and uplifting Charles Z.
Potts. president Of the corporation
is superintendent OF the Inland
Steel Co Of Indiana Harbor. Ind.
Thomas II. Egeltou. secretary. is
credit manager for the nationally
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Binder & Baum know about the
Freedom of the Seas" Abe de
man9ed. They are in the whole
sale paint business, amt ito"
sure. / know" Morris contin-
ucd, and Paderewski is piano
player. and at the same time he
Went over to Poland 10 organize
the new Polish Republic"
And the result will be that when
the new Polish Republic gets start
Ed under the direction of this here
piano player" Abe said, "and they
get a new Polish Nation Anthem, it
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Henry Binder is a college grad
tate even if he would be in the
pants business" Abe said. land he
said 10 me: 'PerlmUtter, he said.
the Freedom of the Seas is like
this he says. You take a country
like Norway and it stands in the
same relation TO the big naval pow
ers like we would do to the other
big manufacturers Now. for in
stance, ne says, last year we did
business of over 100000,
and"
Abe raised his right hand like a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

raffic policeman.
stop right there, Nfawruss," he
said, because If the Freedom OF the
Seas IS anything ike Binder *
Baum doing a business Of $4,000. 600
last year. ! don't believe a word OF
IL, which il wouldn't make no diff
ference If Henry Binder was talking
about the Freedom Of the Seas or
astronomy. sooner or later he is
bound 10 Ting in the large amount
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

viii be an expert piano players idea
Of something which is easy TO play.
and the consequence is that until
the next Polish revolution, every
tiae a band plays the Polish Ma
uonal Anthem, them poor Polacks
would got 10 s.and up Cor from As
minutes TO an hour while the band
struggles to get through with what
ii would have taken Paderewsld
three minutes at the outside"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)

en- imagine what II must be like
when you are getting advice from
an expert"
1T seems 10 me that before the
President gets through he will be
looking around for an expert which
is expert IN choking off advice from
experts. otherwise the first time tn
President consuits one Of them ex-
perts. II he's going TO wait for the
expert 20 get through, he viii have
TO be elected 20 q third term and
then maybe hold over. at that.
Morris commented.
81 should think the President
would he glad when this peace con-
ference Is over Abe said.
Say For that matter he'll be
elad when it's started. Morris said.
Which the way 10 looks now. Abe
The preliminor.es ~ b. peace confer
ence is harder Oh a President iu tle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Cot Eren-
Washington Post.

lWaShlnEtOn Post.
If Bill Bryan had a score 10 settle
with the people for beating him out
OF the presidency. he squared II
when he put them all on the water
wagon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Debt Too Bic.

NBuTalO lnqulrer.1
Justice viii have 10 be merciful in
dealing with the Central Powers.
Justice has not punishment enough
in her whole bag TO give them Their
due.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
Much Easier.


After all. SAYS the st. Joseph
Gazette, the old-time name OF hobo
was easier 10 pronounce than Boil
sheviki''
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Don't borrow trouble. strike some
body for q ten spot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Sensational crop losses shown in the government re- port brought about big advance to- day in the price of grain and provis- ions. Corn closed strong, to 6 1-8 cents net higher with September 1.94 to 1.94 1-2 and December 1.56 1-2 to 1.57. Oats finished 1 7-8 to 2 1-2 cents up and provisions at rise of 40 cents to $1.50.
 Aside from an extraordinary gen eral reduction of 7.5 per cent of grain crops during July, the corn trade was especially affected lby official announcement that the probable yield of corn this season would be 27,O00,- GOO bushels less than had been pre- dicted a month ago. This cut ap- peared to mean that during 1919 not enough corn would be raised for domestic consumption and that short supplies would therefore continue to be the rule.
 Oats ascended for the same reason as corn.
 Provisions were strengthened by the upward swing of grain and hogs and by British government com rnandeering of all available stocks of bacon, lard and ham.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09
Second Birthday Sale of mems khaki overalls, worth $2.00; sale price $1.48. l. e av it t'sa Cut Price Store. If.
NOTICE.
Last Payment, Paving District No
 12-WeSt Second Avenue.

Last Payment, Paving District No. 12-West Second Avenue.
 The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. 12 in the City of Pine Bluff has been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the and of that time for the collection of such assess ment, and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this 17th day of July, 1919.
 SIMON BLOOM, City Collector, City Hall, 9 a. m. to 3 D. m. 7-18- 1mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09
FOR SALE

A NO. 5 UNDERWOOD TYPE writer i'll first class condition; a real bargain. Call 2429. 7-24-tf FIVE OR SIX ROOM COTTAGE ON west side of town. Phone No. 269 or 63o. 8-8-6t FOR SALE-FORDSON TRACTOR engine, almost new, will sell at a bargain; apply $. c. Veil Motor ,- oo' o'-->o.o-.o->-~>o~>~,o olo-ot o ONE USED VELIE CAR, GOOD condition. Arcade Motor company, 225 w. Barraque, phone 2693.
 ~.>..e,,-............ S-lo-6t NO. 5 UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER in good condition. Bargain for cash only, If sold at once. Phone 463
 7-31-6t FOR SALE~STUDEBAKER CAR in Al condition, Goodyear Cord f tires practically new, bargain to quick cash buyer; address or call Barnes Music House. S-86t A ONE TON STUDEBAKER TRUCK in first class condition; equipped with Goodyear Cord Tires. A bar gain for cash. Apply Barnes Mus ic House. 8-6-tf IA GOOD 12 ROOM HOUSE, corner lot, 60x154, on street car line; upstairs rents for $35.0O, and always rented. Will sell at bar gain if taken by August 1st. Terms. Address "D". care of Graphic. 7-20-tf GET YOUR AUTOMOBILE PISTON rings and springs at 322 Pine Street. Phone SOY. Modern Machine Shop. 9-2O-tf FOR SALE: 94 ACRE FARM TRIBE miles from Tamo, does not over flow, soil silty clay loom and Port land clay, strongest soil in county, Good for corn, oats, cotton and alfalfa. We'll drained. Four room house, terms given. Wm. Burke, 11O West Second Ave. Telephone 1 and 336. 8-8-6t FRUITS PEACHES $2Oo, COOK ing apples $1.50, same apples but specked $1.25, send money with order. Canned tomatoes $4.OO, peaches $4.0O, apples $3.25 per case of 24 No. tor quarts) cans, one-third cash with order, balance on delivery. Orders filled in order received w. A. Jackson, Driggs, Ark. S-lO-3t+
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09
New York, Aug. 9.-Spo. cottor steady; middling 32.65.
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Aug. 9.-The tropical storm which appears to be working toward the Gulf of Mexico was res ponsible for buying moving of mag nitude in the cotton market today. Prices were higher on the opening and the arvance continued until late in the session when considerable realiz- ing came from the long side. Last prices were at net advances of 49 to 61 points. At the best of the day October traded at 32.60.
 For while in the early trading the market was active and excited; shorts covered in confusion and i'm pcrtant buying for long account ap peared. ghe denand Has swelled by the kaNaxshle iIif sksion nude by E: :''; V ;:'|; < {
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09
News
COTTON RALLIES
 ON STRENGTH OF
 WEATHER REPORT

New York, Aug. 9.-There was a further sharp rally in the cotton mar ket this morning on covering for over the weekend stimulated by rather an unsteeled weather outlook and the opening strength of the stock market. October contracts sold up to 32.40, or S2 points net higher but at this level there was consider able realizing and later lamentations were irregular October closed at 32.12 with the general list closing steady at a net decline of 49 to 59 points. The market opened firm at an advance and, after some irregu- larity right after the call, gained ra- pidly toward the middle of the morn- ing.
 The opening firmness of stocks was supposed to reflect increasing con- fidence inspired by the president $ message taking stand against and radical overnight change in the eco- homie structure. The proposal to ax- tend government control to tevtiles at- tracted considerable attention but was generally commented upon as de signed to prevent undue profits Tn manufacture and distribution of goods should such action be necessary than to curb raw materials values.
 There was some trade buying on the advance, but the demands was attri- buted chiefly to covering. Last prices showed reactions. The weather bureau report indicating a tropical storm in east Caribbean Sean led to apprehensions of an unfavOrable weather map Modnay. Prices:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09
FOR RENT

LARGE FRONT ROOMS FUR neo for lighthousekeeping, three
 opposite lSaraha Temple, one 1l4o or call 713 Main St.
 WISHED ROOMS, WITH BATH all modern conveniences; suit M tor two gentlement; close in;
 ooo 1locKs KS from Post Office. Ap- cSSSsWal sS0 walnut. 7-3O-12t NlSHED ROOMS FOR LIGHE ss heeplng, modern, 1908 Oak '''' phone 2496. 8-5-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09

OIL LEASE, TEN ACRES OR
 more-Texas field, legally regls- tered with record of deeds, offers wonderful possibilities; $50 secures 10. acres. Wonderful speculation for large or small investor. Larg-
 est companies control surrounding leases, drilling locations made, drill ing and great activity nearby; Your name brings free map ana
 booklet, J. R. Sutherlin < Co.,, SIS Commerce Bldg, Kansas City, MO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09

1-1919 passenger Dodge car; with four nearly new tires and extra cord tire; lots of extra tools, tubes etc: absolutely one of the best Dodge cars in the city, only been run 5200 miles. 5 passenger Ford touring car; new top; new paint; new seat covers; nearly new tires; just over hauled dandy. 15 passenger Chevrolet good tires; bargain at $20O.>
 McGEHEE MOTO RSALES co. ,11sW Rarranue St. Phone GOA The only road to independence iftiness and economy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-09

ETED-COLORED TIE . MAX oy National Lumber & Creosot- Go. Exceptionally good tim
 sIfrompt i Pay at Stump-Sev- \ years job. Red oak and white \ ranging from 25 to soc. Good Ild and lot of colored residents. port to Roy D. Epperson, Arkan- near Pine Blutf." S-6-112t