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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-20

with encouragement on every hand"
Can you mention the names OF any
special teams that have been orsanised!''
/ asked.
There are no less than eight" he re-
piled. Some Of these are already playing
regulation American baseball. Among
them are the teams of Tottenham, Full
ham. Woolwich. West. Ham, Brentford,
Chelsea, Milway, and last but not by
any means least the 'Nondescripts' Of
London, the last made up principally of
men on the staffs of various London news
papers. We intended at first, to call
these the 'Pressgang,' but as the title
was rather suggestive, 1t was withdrawn.
Yod may take it from us that the present
movement for reintroducing American
baseball into England Is very solid one.
We are making every preparation to sup
ply the demand. which is growing daily,
for baseball material OF every kind"
William c. j. Kelly. who is one Of the
best authorities on sporting matters Of an
international character. confirms Spald-
ing's opinion.
.T predict" said Kelly, '.that English
cricket will before many years be a
thing of the past Heaps OF cricketers are
already. taking up baseball, especially
those who have been to the United States
and seen the swift American game"
How do you account for the fact that
baseball failed in England in the past?'
he. was asked.
I'm the first place. he replied. when
baseball was introduced into this country
fifteen years ago, a lot of Americans were
brought over and those who played did
not, think it worth while to teach the
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-20
BY HALpEh- CHURCH.

LONDON, May e.-Recent happenings
at the London auction rooms, where. lit
erary relics and rare pictures are put up
for sale, have been calculated 10 set the
community generally to ransacking the
second hand shops In the hope of finds"
that. may prove to be small gold mines
II not to them. then to their immediate
descendants anyway. For within the past
week we have seen print which was
bought from a second Inland dealer for
sl.75 sold for $3.50 and Burns letter that
was purchased for $500 disposed of for
1880. not to mention several other sim
liar transactions. one and all of which
appear 10 indicate that the business of
nosing out and buying stray treasures of
this kind is just about the most profit
able that has ever been invented
At any rate, the heirs and assigns" of
the late Edwin Truman of Putney who
was once surgeon dentist 10 the English
royal household, must be uncommonly
thankful for his fondness for small specu-
lations Of this kind, for their worldly con-
dition has been bettered thereby to a
really quite amazing extent
Truman il was who snapped UP for
seven shiIlings and sixpence-or s1.75-
the print recently sold at Christy's for
E $50. or $2250. and q. lot of his other
literary ''hiers" were almost as successful.
For instance, a proof OF W. Dickinson's
picture OF Elizabeth Stephenson" which
Truman bought for 75 cents. was sold four
days ago for $500, while one Of "Signora
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Irving as Philip II, which was bought
through an agent for S25, 900 in November
last, is In. the collection of George c..
Thomas OF Philadelphia.
It will be decidedly interesting to see
how English readers of the present day
receive ....Minnigrey,' the famous serial
story which created such furore when
it was first published in the London
Journal in 1849 and which has Just start
ed aagin in that recently. revived period
ical. Minnigrey' was written by ]. r
Smith. a former professor in the college
of sBayeux,, who returned to his own
country, to avoid the French Revolution
of 1s4S, and who commenced contributing
to the London Journal in order to tr-e
things over. He proved a wizard. too, for
his first story ran for. seventy-six weeks
and extended to more than 500, 900 words
BY this time he had a great following,
but he did not achieve his triumph Until
year or two later when he wrote Min
nigrey." The sensation created by this
story carried the Journal all over. the
world and sent up the circulation to
$4,000 copies weekly
Smith was Bohemian. o. the old
school and it was occasionally hard to
find him when press day came round
When once discovered. however, he
would seat himself at table with a bottle
of port within reach and go steadily to
work. turning out sheet after sheet until
the 5000 words of the weekly installrnent
were accomplished. ater on in its his
tory Mark Lemon became editor of the
London Journal, and he it was who tried
the experiment of publishing stories by
Charles Reade and Sir Walter Scott. The
experiment was not a success, neither
"Kenilworth'' nor White Lies" the re-
spective novels chosen, being suitau.e for
serial Dublica ton.
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Bocell.'' by j. Jones, which Truman got
for 81 recently. fetched at auction the
goodly sum of 1925.
It seems. that the former court dentist
used to spend his Saturday afternoons in
browsing through second hand book and
print shops and that in this ways he got
together a really prodigious collection.
The picture that he bought for S1.75 and
sold for s225o, is rare proof Of j.
McArdells mezzotint of T.. Hudson's por-
trait of Mary, Duchess Of Ancaster.' and
the record price that has been paid for
it illustrates vividly the modern craze
for rare works of this class.
AS for the Burns letter on which so sur
.prising a profit has just been realized, 1t
is generally believed that the London
agent who bought it for $3.50 was act
ing for an American customer. And al
though the price mentioned is the high
est that has ever been paid for a single
for this epistle is certainly one of the
most interesting that Burns ever wrote.
and, in addition to the prose. there is a
complete transcript of Tam Glen" a
poem Of twenty nine lines, beginning "As
life itself becomes disease
The most striking point regarding the
sale Of this letter, however. is the fact
that II and several other literary relics
which its owner, Robert Ball, sold at
large profits were originally purchased at
an auction, which he attended quite by
accident This was in 1885, and having
bought the Burns letter for $500. he gave
$50 for one written by Mary of Scotland
when she was Mary of Guise. Yester-
day this was sold for $3.50, while a. let
ter by Lord Nelson, which Ball bought
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Grant bought several and then told her
she could go about his Office and should
come in every day. She went back to the
paymaster and told him of her success at
headquarters. She did not have to stand
on the curbstone after the paymaster sent
her to headquarters. All her stock was
gobbled up anxiously by her circle of reg
ular ustomers.
Just before General Grant was elected
in 1858 Mary wished him luck, and the
General replied that IL he was elected he
would give Mary a fine position in one
of the. departments.
When General Grant became President
he left the old army post for the White
House. and was seen by Mary only when
he was riding down the street in the
Executive Mansions equipage. Mary's
little ken lay in far different paths from
those OF the President, and the best that
she could hope for was that she would
occasionally see him on one of her. two
trips past the White House sthat she
made every day-once when she was 60
ing to Army Headquarters with her bas-
ket and again when she was returning.
For weeks and months and years she
was faithful to her duty and built up quite
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game to the English onlookers. Another
reason 1t Jailed was because several OF
the big mercantile companies played base
ball as a mere advertisement, and the
general public did not take any interest In
the game. Now. however, we have made
a rule that only two Americans will be al
lowed In any team. and no American will
be allowed to pitch. This will keep the
game from becoming strictly American,
and in time, English pitchers will get on
to all the American curves"
do you think they will ever play base
ball in this country as 1t Is played In
America I'asked.
Certainly" was the reply. 'T see no
reason why Englishmen should not play
just as good a game as Is played In the
United States. Agreements have been
made to keep professional players out Of
the teams: that is. expert baseballers win
not be introduced into this country from
the United States. All our teams will be
strictly English. One of the foremost men
in organizing the English teams fs w. 9.
Schutt, formerly Of Cornell University.
now OF Oxford. who is the winner Of one
Of the Cecil Rhodes Scholarships He is
captain of the Oxford team which Is to
play Woolwich this month. Other we'll
known men are Jermyn and Strasson, who
have both been to the United States and
are great baseball enthusiasts"
You can take 1T from u.s. he continued.
that the new movement Is not an ephem-
eral one. I predict for American baseball
In this country brilliant future. As soon
as its fine points are realized. the public
will undoubtedly become as enthusiasts
over the game as the Americans"
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years OF careful wear and patching and
at the little. old fashioned shawl that she
was still wearing
Never mind about that" said the paw
master, reassuringly. You leave your
basket here and I'll give you a note 10
the President that will make 1t all right"
he sat down and wrote:-
The little girl who used to sell apples
10 you wishes to see you. Please see her
with this In a pay1naste official en-
velope the little figure trudged up to the
r White House gates passed through and
was within the executive grounds When
she doubtfully ascended the steps of the
mansion and found herself surrounded
with a great cluster of formidable white
columns, with brass buttoned guards and
doorkeepers seemingly in every nook and
corner of the building she quailed.
What do you WANT" grufiy inquired
the doorman as he critically scanned the
child well-worn clothing.
tI-Iwant. to see the President" said
Mary in a tone that showed she not only
was embarrassed but was actually afraid
You can't see him. Run along now or
you'll be getting into trouble
5. With her hopes dashed to pieces Mary
had reached the outer steps to the portfco
when man in a lieutenant's uniform no.
ticed the army envelope. stopped and
asked the girl II he could aid her. She
simply handed him the envelope. and
when. he saw, to whom 1T was. addressed
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The first movement recorded, that be-
tween 1880 and 1900, was from a point
twenty three miles east of Baltimore to q
point eighteen miles west Of that city. o
total movement OF forty-one miles Ten
years later il was located forty miles
moved thirty-six miles In the decade. BY
the year 1920 it had reached point six
teen miles north of Woodstock. Va, hav-
ing travelled an even fifty miles In the
following decade it left the State Of Vir-
ginia. coming to rest in the present State
southwest Of Moorfield. a distance Of thir-
ty-nine miles. 1t next travelled to a point
sixteen miles south Of Clarksburg. in the
same State ffty-five miles. The next
decade carried it to a point twenty-three
miles southeast of Parkersburg. repeat
decade. fifty-five miles. In 1860 1t moved
into Ohio. to point twenty miles south
of Chillicothe. having travelled eighty-one
miles. the longest movement In its history.
Ten years later it had reached a point
eight miles northeast of Cincinnati. fifty
eight miles. The southern tendency then
became obvious. for in the following ten
years. between 1870 and 1880. it travelled
to a point eight miles west by south OF
Cincinnati. 1t next moved to a point
twenty miles east of Columbus. Ind, and
in the last ten years. in 1900. it had
reached it's present resting place The
total distance travelled In 11o years has
been exactly 51s miles.
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The center OF population IN the United
for more than century with remarkable
regularity, both as regards distance and
direction. Since the year 1890 the exact
location OF this mythical point has been
calculated officially at Washington for
every ten years Of the nations history.
When these points are plotted upon the
map and connected remarkable line Of
progress is obtained, in which may be
read at a glance much Of the country's
history. Westward the course Of en-
pire takes its way" as all the world
knows. but it is probable that nowhere in
history has any similar line of progress
as it may be called, proceeded westward
50 directly according to compass and at
SO even a rate of progress.
In the year 1890. when the center of
population was first calculated, it was
found to be at point twenty-three miles
east OF Baltimore. In making this esti-
mate the entire population Of the United
States Of that period was OF course con-
sidered. 1t was the population center of
a strip extending from Maine to Florida.
And since the frontier population of that
early day was inconsiderable the center
Of population was practically the same
as the geographical center. Today the
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'W-e-l-l,'" she said, slowly and con
fusedly, you see. I'm getting to be a
big girl to be selling things from my,
ba sket and I thought I would like to get
something. to do. Do you think you could
get me into one of the departments"
why not remind General Grant of the
promise he, made to you just before he
was elected President2"
- oh. he's forgotten all about that re-
turned the girl despairingly.
= General Grant never forgets a prom
ise.' said the paymaster. who knew Cen
eral Grant as well as any one. q
'Oh, but I couldn't get into the White
House with these clothes on returned
Mary, looking down deprecaf fingly on the
short threadbare dress that showed its
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profitable business Her old paymaster
friend was ever kind and helpful to her
because he knew her sad history and how
hard she had worked to help her mother
President Grant was In his second ad-
ministration when. Mary one day failed to
put in an appearance at either OF her
headquarters. The next day she was
away; the third day she was back The
'paynaster, ever concerned as to the well
fare of his protegee. asked her If she had
been ILL., 49,
Moo" replied the girl as a shame
faced expression ;clnuded her face.
ANY one Ill at home?'
.N-o-o" N-s -
Whats the. trouble? We haven't seen
YOU for two days"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-03

An increase of $300,0 100000 in the foreign trade of the United States during the ten months ended Apri 20. compared with the like perlod last wear. and of $4on 100000, con- 1.ared with the same months or 19o:,-4 is shown by statistics issued by the Department of Commerce. The fellres for the ten months just closed
 aggregate $2.509, 5,S34, and they for q new hioh water mark i'll the commercial relations of he United States. ExpOrts were valued at $4So,- 393.999, being a comparative increase of s2l1.779.3SS, and the imports at s1 .O2O. .SS1 .935 or an increase of SS6,' 341.443. leaving q balance of trade in favor of the United States of $46IS,- 512,1G4 against s339, ,,o74 ,209 for the same months; of l9O4-5. The exports of gold in that period aggregated S29, 595, ,051, being a comparative de- crease of s5S, ,4SG,521. and the imports to s5S,972,615, an increase of $l0,l29,- S4S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-03
READ=ALL THIS.
You Never Know the Moment When This Information May Prove
 of Infinite Value.

It is worth considerable to any citi- zen of Pine Bluff to know how to be cured of painful. annoying and itch ing piles. Know then that Doan's Ointment is a positive remedy for all ltchiness of the skin, for piles. fer eczema. etc. The application relieves and sooths. Read this testimony of its merit:
 J. H. Steck, we'll known tin. copper and sheet metal worker, SIS West Second street. residing at 614 East Eighth avenue. says: "Doan's Oint- ment is without exception the best preparation ever used, and from my own experience know that it does all that Is claimed for it. I was trou. h;ed fer years with itching hemor- 1hods and tried several medicines but got no relief. I continued the treat nent for a week or mere and since then have been free from the annoy ing affliction. I do not hesitate to recommend Deans Ointment" For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents a box Foster.Milburn compa oy, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's. sand take no other
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-03
An Ingenious Couch.

The most ingenious arrangement or couch was accomplished in room so tiny that all earlier heroic endeayors to get a couch into :hat room had fall ed. The arrangement" as it was promptly dubbed. was nothing more or less than a frame with woven wire springs and little mattress, which was fastened securely to the springs themselves. It was attached to the wall by strong hinges and folded up out of the way under an innocent look ing curtain that pretended to be only interested in the bookshelves from which it hung. The couch was provld ed with two strong supports, WHICH were sprung into place and "stagea put" until the spring was released. lo all in:.>nts and proposes the cohci didn't eX:s: except v-1'rn ii w"z N&Fied: and. as i; ouiy neri". s''1c" when II use. t Gieiu't Interfere " che fsAsf #iG' any othc9 ;ii'r;p,2-a,!ic:,, ol' te room.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-03

growing fewer every year, but never theless their bravery and heroic deeds will make one of the greatest and proudest chapters in American history.
 The assault of Monterey was work of desperate daring, and the battle of Buena Vista showed that he only way to beat old "Roush and Ready" was to kill him. Throw ing his leg over the horn of the sad die. as old Whitney stood under fire as docile as old Dobbin at the blow. the commander-in-c n-chef encouraged the captain of battery, hard pressed by overwhelming numbers, with the assurance: Major Bliss and my self will support you, Captain. That day made a President of the United States.
 Scott's march to Mexico was as he roic as the campaigns of Henry of Navarro. The real commander Robert F. Lee, and nothing subse- ouently achieved discovered in him more military genius than the numer- GUS battles he planned and fought from Vera Cruz to the Mexican capl tai.
 But the story of the Mexican war has it's greatest fascination in the fact that it was then that the historic chieftains on both sides of the titan ic struggle of 1S61'65 got their hap- tism of fire. The strategy was West Point strategy, so far as Scott2s cam pnian was concerned, though in Fay lor's battles it was merely a matter of pure grit and indomitabie enaoT ancc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-03

1t combines so much of sentiment about It. Besides the shape, which is sym boIiraI, the pattern worked over its sur. face shows sprays of tiny forgetme, notS done i'm white cotton
 All the embroidery and decoration On these pillows are done in white as be. ing especially typical of the innocence of bahyhood. In some cases the work is more solidly done, but there should be nothing that is harsh to hurt the tender head of the baby. About the heart shaped pillow is a three inch wide rufI!e of the finest handkerchief linen. of which the slip Is made. hem. stitched about the edge. The slips are separate. being huttoned on. the pillow slipped In from an opening at the back so that # can be removed at any time when the slip needs launderins-New York Telegram.
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O+O
SIXTY YEARS AGO.

During the second week of May there was held in Dallas, Texas, re- union of the survivors of the MeXi- can war, but the dispatches related that there was only a handful of the veterans-the remnant of a once splendid army-in attendance. This statement was not surprising. It is sixty years ago since a gallant little army, the choicest material of ehivalric people. fought on foreign soil an heroic war and never lost a battle or an action Of those in at tendance upon the Dallas reunion there were none less than 70 years of age and the majority were over So. A large majority of the sur vivors of the Mexican war are resi- dents of Texas. but there are few. scattered here and there, throughout tho United Staes. No donbt the old veterans realize the truthfu'ness of tba naet's song when he sans ''Yap are growing old.a they tel Hs,
 Every year;
 "A-or arc more alone they tel N9'
 Every year,
 You can win no new afacr'on von have only recollection, neener sorrow and dejection
 Every year.
 It is nearly three,score years since tho Mexican war was fo1Ght tEH. a8saj Arilora. E7tes re~ada ~..,-e-,~-e ~r ov~piro in eNtc0.-+o the American domain The hrav t',7F {, ,,#-,4 with ~o~,er and marched w@h e~... and caot-r~fi Chapultepec arc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-06-03
THE LAUNDRY WORK.
Methods by Which the Drudgery of
 Wash Day May Ec LesSencd.

Wasl, Day May Ec LesSencd.
 The laundry work of a household is probably the hardest and most tring part of woman's work, and wash ing day continually postponed is often the sign of an ill regulated household How shall the general discomfort be lessened and the weekly ordeal be trans formed into day of victory when toll and temper are equally under contro! and all disagreeables are we'll out of sight before the evening comes? The cleanliness of our clothing becomes more essential to the health. comfort and appearance of the human race with each step in it's advancement.
 The wise housewife buys the best quality of light yellow soap. It is probably what is ter1led a tallow soap mcde of selected tallow with slna. quantity of resin Fully two-thirtls O all the soap now sold is of this char acter. and if she chooses some wei! established brands whose quality and uniformity arc well mai9ta med the will be found altogether satisfae :..5I. for general laundry work.
 Tie best thing on washing day i; =. early start, and. though we do not now begin in the small hours as our grand mothers Often did, yet we should he rn betimes and have also arrange. ii:" otter work so that it shall interfere as 1t. e as possible with the washing.
 See that all necessary materials and utensils are at hand If such binra soap, blue and starch ara oll uf rn much valuable time will hn |. and this is very importa1
 ing day dinner should be D1 ~ partly prera
 \ good meat vi. la.5e ..@. v ha,pt ,,eep the "or.;er str'y . ..... -s-eet ten pered No : $ Wal " az cHpr done c, bread and coffee
 Beware of leakages. either in tubs or time. The former can be averted hu half an inch of water kept in all
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opinions than though they were full of strong wine.
 What chance has an adversary in t,t ,ac2 q pretty woman can Sit : @oh and blush and alance coyiy H.,,an aer nose m the presence of an
 t.,.e St.tif.-= "5
 dt- t -' an fX- ;...,ple worth, 0. '.A- .,'.on in other courts and one that will he prGanc- tive of justice and fat!ohahsm III court trials.