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THE KING OF PALH.
Surrounded by His Followers, Truly Medieval Picture Was Presented.


 My frs. sight of the king of Pali was most imposing, says the Geographical Journal. Having heard of the approach of my party, he came out to meet Us. We had stopped the night before at the small village of Jepiroh. beautifully situated on high ground and chiefly re- markaa3e for the numbers Of small green and red parrots that s-Earmed in the guinea cofnields all round it. It was the only place where I saw then in any quantities. We started off about 6;3o while the heavy lew was still sparkling on the grass, and soon met lhe head of the Pali contingent. First came 459 soWinen carrying nothing but their weapons and wearing only the smallest of loin cloths At regular in- teryals among them were mounted of- ficers. Next came bodyguard of twenty picked men dressed in red gowns with white plaits down the back and armed with every imaginable kind of gun, the locks Of which were incased in leather. After passing these men came on really beautiful sight. The king had drawn up under the trees on Che side of the path, and some forty or fifty mounted followers had arranged themselves all around and behind him. They were dressed for the most part in white gowns, but generally with either q eoIored lining or another colored gown underneath. Voluminous white or blue turbans covered their heads, and some of them wore very handsome riding boots. though the majority were barefoeted. The high-peaked saddles were covered with brightly colored saddle cloths and the horses, heads were almost hidden by enormous =bri- dles5 covered with tin ornaments, which kept Up a perpetual jingling as they tossed their heads about to keep off the flies. On m. approach they waved the:r spears oyer their heads with the butt to the front in token of friendship. This, with the king in the center wear ing a cap of chain mail under his tur= ban, and lowing with courtly grace. male truly medieval picture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21
TEETH OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
Eight Out of Ten Pupils Are In Press
 ing Need Of 3 Dentist.

ing Need of Dentist.
 Tue teeth of the average sehoelbey or schoolgirl of this country are in bad condition. Probably eight out of ten school children, as they average. are In pressing need of the service of a dentist.. MT. Edwin Collins editor of the Lond.Da Dentist says thae q few years ago a school committee was ap= pointed by the British Dental Asso- citation 10 examine ehildren,s teeth at various ages. Over 10,000 mouths were examined, and more than 65 per cent of the boys and girls of an average of 12 years needed treatment. In 1895, out of $500 children's mouths in- spected, only 828, or a little more than ene-ffth. contained no teeth fequir- ing filling or extraction The report df the British army medical depart ment for 1890 says that 506 recruits were rejected on account of their teeth, Of the 458 girls from paroehial schools in London who entered do- nestle service in one year fiye-sixths had never known the use of a tooth brush. Mr. Edwin Collins writes in the Nineteenth Century. aIf it were believed that the hands and feet of nearly all our children were, with eYerzinereasing frequency, attacked by perfectly pre7entable diseases that lead inevitably, when not checked at an early stage. to modification and the necessary anputation. one by one, of all the fingers and toes, very little persuasion would be needed to induce parents, sehoolmasters and the public authorities to insist on a periodical examination Of the hands and feet of school children. to watch for the first premonitions Of such disease, and to compel by legislation. if necessary, the early and effectual treatment of each case as soon as it's first symptoms showed themselves. All that has been said of the hypothetical finger and toe disease agrees in every particular with the facts in regard t3 dental cases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Are you dull and stupid2 D. you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours? You need q few doses ofthat great system regulator. Pfiekly Ash Bitters. For =reyiying strength and energy, increasing the capacity Of tue body for work, it is remedy of the highest order. sold by Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Dr. Montgomery, who filled the chair of ancient languages in the State University iast year as sub. stitute for Prot. FatralI, has been elected to q similar position in the University of Mississippi.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

The latest addition to Hopes man. ufaeturing interests is a shingle ma- chine at the Hope Lumber Company s mills. with a capacity of 50,000 shin gies per day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

The man who was "born tired" should use Prickly Ash Bitrers. It makes work a necessity to give 9ent to the energy and exnberance of spirits generated by functional activity in the system. Sold by Walker Drug
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Duncan Nash. editor of the Pike City Cannon Ball. has increased bis subscription price 10 B per year, and assigns as his reasons that the Me kinley prosperity is accountable for IL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

The Montteellonian says: The cotton factory hich we thought would soon be built by our Inoaied men, seems to be at standstill for the present.,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Insure your health in Prickly Ash Bitters. It regulates the system, promotes good appetite, sound sleep and cheerful spirits. Sol. by Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Less than q year ago the popula- tion of Bly thevile was about seyen- ty-fiye, and now there are more than three hundred and fifty inhabitants i'll the town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

J. s. Naples, of Carroll county. de- feats J. ". Walker, of Washington county, for prosecuting attorney of the Fourth circuit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

THE BEST should be your aim
 when buying medicine. Get Hoods Sar9aparilla and have the best medicine MONEY GAN BUY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Mammoth Spring bicycle riders have organized the Ozark Cycle League.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21
TELEGRAPHtC= BRIEFS.

Many crops of wheat are reported as being extra good and 20 to 2 bushels to the acre is the average gness.-Mammoth Spring Monitor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-21

Mr. Murta has decided to rebuild the Van Buren opera house.
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Saturday. June 3. sfloam Springs celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her foundation as a city.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07
Brakemnn,s Great Nerve.

To his wonderful nerve and presence
of mind William l.. Eaton, brake
man on the Erie Railroad, owes his
life. While ON a train running near
Port Jarvis, n. Y, Eaton fell from the
top of box car to the rails and his
right leg was cut off below the knee.
He lay quiet until the last car of the
train had passed, then dragged him
self on one side, where he fashioned a
tourniquet from his handkerchief and
with jack knife twisted it about the
severed limb until the flow of blood
was checked. He built fire to keep
himself warm and awaited the ap-
proach of another train, which he
kneTr was due In a short time.
The engineer Of the train was aston
ished to see torch waving a danger
signal as he drew near the spot. and
stopped the train. Eaton was imme-
diately taken aboard and hurried to
Paterson, where an ambulance took
him to st. Joseph's Hospital. There
bis leg was amputated below the knee.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07
In the Galveston Storm.

George and Joseph Alfred Russ were
in the Galveston storm, and several
days elapsed before their parents in
New York City learned of their escape.
George is q passenger conductor ON
one of the roads running out of the
Island City, and was imprisoned all
night in n c6r with number of tour
lists. Joseph Alfred, his wife and chill
dren, were fishing, bathing, etc, at the
mouth of st. Bernard River, which Is
west of Galveston. The handsome
house in which they were staying
stood an divide between the st. Bar
nard and the BraZos. The family sat
on the south gallery and watched the
storm. They saw the water rising in
the rivers, and laughed merrlly at peo-
pie fleeing from cottages as IL life was
at stake. At nightfall feeling of
loneliness came over them, and they
determined to go to the house of the
ferryman, a little old structure built
In 1862. Mr.. Russ started out, and
for the first time realized the force of
the wind. 1t nearly carried him away.
With the help of the ferryman he took
his wife and children to the house, and
they had been there but few minutes
when the home they had left was de-
stroyed
Another house fell, and another, and
water began creeping up in the rooms
of the ferryman's cottage. Two large
schooners had been at anchor in the
st. Barnard. Russ looked out and saw
one floating bottom upward at sea,
and the other, with rigging torn and
anchors dragging, being driven across
the prairie. Russ said that he and
his wife resigned themselves to death
with perfect calmness. There was
nothing else to do. The little house
shiyered as il shaken by giant hands.
The roar of the elements was unlike
anything they had ever heard before.
The old French mother of the ferry
man, beads and cruclhx in hand,
prayed all the time on her knees, with
her face bent almost to the water that
surged around her. Russ thinks the
big stack chimney held the house
steadfast. At 10 o'clock help came
unexpectedly. Tor three days the fam
lilies lived on pancakes made of flour
| and water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07

The blouse that Is slightly more
formal than the shirt waist yet easy
and comfortable. fills q place that no
other does and is constantly growing
in popularity. The smart May Manton
blouse illustrated in tho large engrav-
ing belongs to just that class and can
be worn during the morning with per-
feet propriety, while at the same time
it will give no offense later in the day.
The model Is made of Venetian flannel
In hunters green, with vest and stock
Of white satin-faced broadcloth, ma
chine stitched, and revers of velvet
matching the flannel. Down each
front, below the revers, are small but
tonholes through which the gold chain
links are slipped that hold the fronts
in place and give a peculiarly chic ef-
feet. Countless combinations and va
riety of materials can be substituted,
however, and tiny silk cord and gold
buttons can take the place Of the links
IL desired. or these can be entirely
omitted and the fronts hooked invisi-
bly, into place. Henrietta, plain and
embroidered cashmere, drap dete,
French flannel and taffeta are all suit
able and the color Of both waist and
-est can be changed to anything the
wearer may prefer.
The foundation for the blouse is :.
fitted lining with single darts, and
which closes at the centre front. On
1t are arranged the fronts, vest and
back. The fronts are smooth and
without fulness Mt the shoulders, and
are drawn In at the waist line. The
vest is attached permanently to the
right side Of the lining and hooks over
onto the left beneath the left front.
The stock collar is Joined to the vest
and closes invisibly at the centre back.
The bishop sleeves are not ever full
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07

riety and beauty. At the moment
striped and figured French nannels,
Venetian waist cloth. embroidered
Henrietta and cashmere are all shown,
as well as the same materials IN plain
colors and all the range of taffeta and
soft silks. The May Manton design H.
lustrated here includes all the latest
features and is made from Henrietta
in pastel blue, with the figures and vel
vet Of n darker shade. The deep. turn
over collar Is exceedingly smart, and
the bishop sleeves are feature of the
newest waists shown.
The back is seamless, and meets the
full fronts, the fitting being entirely
accomplished by shoulder and under
arm seams. The fronts are full, gath
cred at both neck and waist, and
blouse very slightly for short space
each side Of the centre. The collar is
cut in two sections and attached to the
neck. The sleeves are one-seamed and
individually full. They are gathered
at both the upper and lower edges, and
are attached to the cuffs at the wrists,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07

pionship match at Compeigne. France.
the other day.
Miss Emily Brown, n graduate of
Wellesley. has been appointed teacher
OF literature in Milwaukee Downer
College, Of Milwaukee, Wis.
Many Englishwomen are now pre-
pairing themselves to pass examina.
tions as sanitary inspectors. In this
work the women already admitted
have proved excellent officers.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox regards It as a
significant coincidence that from her
early childhood her favorite gem has
been n topaz, and she has discovered
that that is also her irthstone.
Miss Adaline Hunt. of Syracuse,
holds the Hiram Gee fellowship from
the university there, which entities
her to n prize of $500. With this sum
Miss Hunt expects to study for year
in Paris.
Miss Kathleen Purcell, the well.
known harpist, was born in a Moorish
castle in Algiers, but she is an English
woman and has inherited her talent
as well as her name from the great
composer, Purcell.
The memory of Miss Mary Kingsley,
the African teacher, is to be commem-
Grated by Mary Kingsley hospital.
1t will be erected in Liverpool, and
will be used for the treatment of dis
eases peculiar to the tropics.
The Duchess of Saxe-Coburg, who,
by the way, shares this title with her
late husbands aunt, is one of the rich
est women in the world. Her dowry
was S15,000,000. Besides this, she re-
ceived an allowance of 100000 year
The women of Victoria, Australia,
have started movement against
woman suffrage, similar it is said, to
the American women's anti-suffrage
movement. Fifteen thousand women
have signed the petition against the
woman-suffrage bill.
Girls who wish to enter the army of
bread winners might do worse than
consider baby photography as a profes-
sion. Certainly babies are the most
paying patrons of the camera. Many
mothers have their infants photo
graphed at every phase of their career.
The Hon. Mrs. T. Talbot of London,
was the founder of the Parochial Mis-
sion Women's Association, which for
forty years has been conducted on a
successful basis. It's object is to pro.
vide poor parishes with the services of
competent mission women. who be-
friend the poor in every way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07

thought. Between me and the bank
the water, instead OF being wadable.
was high enough to be over my head.
and the sloping banks were of soft
mud. II was not pleasant outlook
and I began to wonder how long {
time should take in drowning In thif
position.
II was impossible to turn, so I be
gan n backward movement, but my
skirt got In the way. The brancI be-
hind me sloped upward, and there was
that fork of tree to pass again. There
was no creeping backward up that
The water had now reached the top
of the log. If l dropped my feet
knew that the current would suck me
under, and in desperation / drew my
self up and threw my body backward
against the log. and twisted round
on my face. could never have per-
formed this feat at any other time.
but life at that moment seemed very
sweet. When once | had my arms
round the fork. pulled myself upon
the main branch.
Between the root of the tree and
the bank there was now great gap,
which the tide was rushing throagh
with tremendous force, and close
alongside of me there rose something
that for the moment, l thought was
another half-sunken tree. Then II fell,
n gray. loathsome creature that almost
paralyzed me with fear, as l marked
the long line of its greedy-looking
jaws.
/ knew that the river teemed with
crocodiles, but somehow or other, L
had never given them n thought. The
creatures back was not moro than n
foot below me, and l hardly dared to
breathe, much less to move. 1t slid
along under the log. and l felt the
came up on the other side. Then it
turned with its head upstream again,
its snout just above water, as If 1t
smelt game.
Uncertain in its movements, it slug
glshly played round and round. My
eyes were riveted on 1t. l forgot the
river, tide and everything else as,with
the rising water, it came so close again
that my feet almost touched 1t ms it
stirred the Shiny ooze and mud from
the bank with its tail.
For n few seconds the voracious
monster lay apparently insensible to
everything, but with its ears open to
the slightest sound. l hardly dared
to draw breath. Now, as If waiting
for the supreme moment, its oppor-
tunity to spring. it rose the full length
of its body and menacingly clashed its
jaws; then. with snout downstream,
it went under, leaving nothing in its
wake but long ripple on the surface.
The tide had reached my feet when
caught sight of native girl in the
distance,a and with loud cooee brought
her to my help.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07
A Snug Fitting Underbody.


Pretty trihes have their place, but
the demand for the useful garment
never fails. The smooth, snug fitting
underbody that covers the corset with
out fulness and that, when desired, can
be made of materia, that means
warmth, Is comfort that every wom-
an recognizes at glance. The May
Manton model illustrated is fitted with
the same care given to gowns, and, as
indicated, can be made In various
shaped necks, with any length sleeve
preferred. For cold weather, Canton
flannel and outing flannel, as well as
muslin. are much liked, as all these
materials provide protection against
Jack Frost, but long cloth. cambric or
nainsook can be substituted by those
who prefer greater daintlness.
The backs include centre seam and
the broad under-arm cores that mean
perfect fit and curved lines. The
fronts are fitted with single darts ana
close at the centre with buttons and
buttonholes. The sleeves are cut in
one place, the outer seam extending to
the elbow only, and fit smoothly from
shoulders to wrists.
To cut this underbody for woman
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07

The sewing machine should be got
In readiness at least day before any
protracted work is undertaken, in or
der that the oil may penetrate about
every intricately placed screw. Several
needles Of a proper size to take" the
fabric should be provided in advance,
In order that an accidental delay
through breakage may be precluded.
Hand or machine needles should be
carefully selected with view to Sc
curing implements that will make no
unnecessarily large punctures in silk
or cloth. A small emery cushion
should be kept at hand, that the points
of needles may be sharpened and
cleaned by running through 1t from
time to time. Home dressmaking
never should be begun until each
needed article required for the new
gowns has been purchased and is held
In readiness. Innings, whalebones,
sewing silks and cottons or crinoline,
hooks and eyes, or buttons, are among
the necessities; also buttonhole twist
for buttonholes, for the making of
loops, or for the tiny 'tacks" that are
50 frequently employed upon cloth or
tailor gowns. Nor must the important
shields be orgotten.-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07
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Stylish street gloves come in heavy
leather, with one button only.
Velvet and velvet ribbon are promi-
nently seen on new frocks and waists.
The eagle is the favorite symbol in
the seasons charms, buckles, clasps
and ornaments from Paris.
Skirts continue to show the ripple
bottom, and among the latest separate
skirts sold in the shops the adjustable
belt is noticeable.
Some of the blouses show the short
bolero effect, meeting across the bust.
with gulmpe and soft undervest to
match of some second material.
Fine linen handkerchiefs are now
finished with narrow hemstltched
border and with very dainty embroid-
cred corners in contrast to the more
elaborate styles.
Box coats of otter or sealskin, with
revers and collar of contrasting fur,
are shown among the luxurious dis
plays of winter wraps, particularly
adapted for youthful wearers.
Buttons of gun metal, studded with
tiny jewels or ornamented with de-
signs in gold, are effective ornaments
for the trimmed waistcoat of white or
color that accompanies the cloth gown
of newest model.
Among the forenoon sheer tissue
wells, worn walking or driving, the
new emerald green shade is the most
becoming. An all-white hat and gown
are made all the smarter by the addi-
tlon of such veil.
The separate blouse will be worn
and panne velvet in all-over Moorish
and Persian designs will be employed
to construct them, as will also white
satin, silk and cloth heavily embel-
lished with embroidery.
Although we have become so accus-
toned to red garments and headwear
that they are not looked upon as an
evidence of ''fiashy" taste, as they
were in times not long past, still much
depends upon the selection of this
color.
Long effects are aimed at by makers
of the modes. Waists are cut to give
the appearance of low bust and long
waist, If one has II not. Girdles are
pointed in the back and narrow in
front. Collars fit closely. The new
ties have long, narrow ends extending
to the waist.
A long empire coat ordered by q
woman of fashion is made Of strips OF
mink and Russian sable. These strips
are about three inches wide and are SO
arranged that they form point in the
back. This coat has high standing
collar of sable, and 1t is lined through
out with ermine.
The small fans which will be carried
with handsome gowns show the cut
out effect of so many other things
There are white lace flowers on black
net, the net showing only on closest
examination and the flowers standing
off by themselves, conventionalized
tulips perhaps, or beautiful feur de lii
with few silver spangles to brighten
them set In black handles. Or the
black lace fans will have spangles OF
gold and handles OF gold and black.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-11-07
English Women in Business.

A progressive Englishman calls at
tention to the rapidity with which
women are entering every profession
and business In his country. He re-
marks that the majority of people sup
pose there are few women doctors,
whereas he has looked the matter up
and found that in London there are
Britain he estimates the number as
256. He notices also that there are
small number of dentists, while he
knows of several chemists shops en-
tlrely managed by women, and many
are employed in pharmacies, and he
recommended 1t as both a suitable and
profitable employment for women, and
suggests that many women might get
the post Of dispensers of drugs in hos
pitfalls, and earn $500 and over a year.
To come down peg lower he notes
that quite a decent army, some 155
women, travel in England as drum
mers, and do well; also that women
make excellent rent collectors. He
thinks, however, that any Englishman
will be astonished to learn that there
are "female accountants" and says
that not SO long ago a woman applied
for admission to the institute of char
tered accountants. She was denied ad-
mittance. but the Royal Institute of
Architects welcomes women members
He speaks of the many photographers,
landscape gardeners, compositors and
hairdressers. 1t appears that hair
dressing is a lucrative profession in
England, women earning as much as
81 and IS week. While he is proud
thnt women have made way for
themselves In SO many businesses, he
is glad that some employment, such
as working under ground in mines, is
forbidden by law. He does not men,
tion the comparative rates of mems
and women's wages in Great Britain,
but 1t is probably like those of other
countries-women are driven by pov-
erty to take what they can get, to the
general detriment of the labor market.
universal trades unions, which shall
Nude both men and women, is the
Gtfp demanded by common sense.
rate of wages, nor hours of
yer be arrived at until men
prk together for the good
eld Republican.