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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30
KING CHARLES
 THE MARTYR

London, Jan. 3O.-The annual decoration of King Charles l., in Trafalgar Square, took place today (the anniversary of his execution in 1649. Many wreaths from legitimist clubs, including one from the Amer ican Society, bearing the inscrip- tion: America remembers the martyr King" were placel on or about the statue.
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MAY BREAK AT
 ANY MOMENT Government Boats Sent to Various Points Along Ar kansas Levees to Aid in Work on Entertainments.
ACCIDENT TO TRAIN
Plunges Into Flood When Air Brakes Fail to Work at Bridge Junction, Ark.-Fear Flood at Any Time Holly Bush Leyee in Danger.

Memphis, Jan. 29.-With the river
 rising rapidly, the local guage show
 ing an increase of foot in the last
 24 hours, conditions in the submerg-
 ed districts above and below Mem
 phis on the Arkansas and Mississippi
 banks were today considered alarm l ing enough for the government to or
 der emergency expeditions out.
 Capt. William D. Conner, in charge
 of the First and Second Mississippi levee districts, left in charge of the Graham for Holly Bush, Ark, where weakened embankments are likely to give way at any moment. Holly Bush is one of the weak points along the leyee system, and with 40 feet of water, the stage remaining stationary any length of time, grave fears are entertained for it's safety. Capt. Con- her will make a thorough inspection and give personal directions to the army of laborers working from day light until dark to save the levee.
 Prior to the departure of the Gra- ham telephone message was re- ceived from Capt W. M. Gardner, as- sistant engineer aboard the govern ment steamer Titan off Helena. It was said that there was nothing alarming in Capt. Gardner's report of the situation below Helena, where he has been inspecting the levees at Modoc and other points in that terri- tory There is much apprehension felt in the lower territory, however, and engineers say that about Modoc the places are weaker than at Holly Bush, and may not be able to stand the strain of fifty feet, the predicted stage of the local Weather Bureau.
 Locally, conditions are not serious except in the lowlands of North Mem- phis, where lumber and other inter- ests have suffered by almost complete A feature of the local flood is 1000 barrels of whisky float ing in the warehouse of North Mem. phis distillery.
 Freight Train Plunges Into Flood.
 At Bridge Junction, Ark, directly across the river, Frisco freight train No. 88, with B cars, dashed over the mound on which tracks are laid and plunged 20 feet into the flooded lands. The wreck was caused by failure of the airbrakes to work. By sticking to their posts, the crew, including En- gineer Hemharn, of engine No. 2662, saved thousands of dollars worth of freight and possibly loss of life. All traffic during the morning hours was blocked from the west.
 Pumps are kept working night and day at the county jail to prevent the extinguishing of fires in the engine room, which is flooded with back water from Wolf river Should a break in the machinery occur and stop the pumps, it is stated that 6 feet of water would cover the floor with in four hours. The kitchen at the jail has been abandoned. Meals for prisoners are being prepared in the hospital department.
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THE HEARST NEWSPAPERS.

The telegraph wires have brought to this state the news that the Will liam Randolph Hearst newspapers of New York. Chicago, Boston and elsewhere are attempting to account for Senator Bailey's reelection 10 the United States senate on the hypothesis that large sums of money were used by the senator and his
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Gov. Vardeman has given it out that he is in hearty accord with Bryan's government ownership views. which merely proves that the Mis- sisippian never loses an opportunity to get on the wrong side of any pub- lie question.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

The ladies of the Cemetery asso- ciation wish to announce to the pub lie that beginning with next Satur- day, February ?, they will have on sale each week cakes and will be pleased to receive orders from any one wishing cakes or salads. Orders may be left with Messrs. Seawell & Ancrum, druggists, 120 Main street, where the cakes will be placed for sale next Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

Twenty-nine per cent of the red gum cut in the country came from Arkansas. The state also led in cottonwood, having cut 90, ,920, ,0OO feet, or 3S per cent of the total.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

Joe Bailey's greatest fault seems to be that he is an able man and there fore able to command good fees for his legal services. It has almost be- come crime in this country to get rich.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

There is a great consolation in be- ing poor in these days when it seems to be crime to be rich. And then, what pleasure it is to know that you have escaped from becoming an octo- DuS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

A few more such crop years as last and the farmers will join the million aire class. And then will the politic- ians cease to twist the tentacles of the octopus of wealth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

Unless a man is willing to pay his neighbours bills he should not butt in on his affairs, nor should he seek to tell what his neighbor should eat or drink" says the Nachez Democrat
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To Strengthen Levee.

Natchez, Miss, Jan. 29.-The gov ernment engineers are preparing td station three barges loaded with lum' Der and barrows at different points between Vicksburg and Bougere, La. to be ready for use in case it is neces- sary to strengthen the levees or em- bankment. The boats are running un. der slow bells to prevent wave wash and will not make landings regarded as dangerous on account of the high water. The river continues to rise the stage at p. m. reading 45.3 feet 1.3 feet above the danger line.
 w. J. Wells of Little Rock, is in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-30

The Globe-eDmocrat syas Governor Fol kis up against it, but just what Governor Folk thinks of the Globe Democrat might make most interest ing reading.
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Rev. J. D. Hammonds, of ag- land. Ark, departed tonight flor three months tour of Egypt, Europe and the Holy Land. Dr. Gregory of Little Rock will have charge of the England congregation during his absence.
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The Holderness-Fitzhugh conl- pany offers a reward of $15 for the body of Jo Lee, who committed sui eide last night by jumping into the Arkansas. She is a blonde and abent , feet inches in height.
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w. J. Wells of Little Rock, is in the city on business.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
LEFrIr TO THE OLD HENS.
Amateur Fancier Thought His Re-
sponsblIity Had Ended.

An Indiana man tells of the efforts
of an author belonging to the Hoosier
school of historical novelists to put
in his leisure time as hen farm
er" in that state. The literary per.
sons venture afforded his agricultural
neighbors no end Of amusement
During the first year the amateur
farmer discovered that all his little
chickens, which were confined in
coops, were languishing at the point
of death. The novelist went over his
"hen literature" to locate the cause of
the trouble, but to no avail.
Finally he called upon an old chap
named Rawlins, to whom he put the
question::
What do you suppose is the mat
ter with those chickens?'
"Well, l dunno" said Rawlns.
"What do you feed 'em?'
Feed them!" exclaimed the novel
ist.farmer. why, ! don't feed them
anything"
Then, how'd you suppose they
was a-goin' to live?"
Il presumed" replied the literary
person, that the old hens had milk
enough for them now."-Lippincotts
Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
THE LOAD OF THE LAZY.
This Man Worked Hard in His Own
Particular Way.

One of the neighborhood loafers sat
comfortably smoking his foul pipe, ac-
cording to his daily custom, in the pre-
scription room of a drug store. He
was soliloquizing aloud to the clerk.
Here is a sample of his sound, con-
tented philosophy: III tell you what!
A man is mighty miserable if he amt
got nothin to do, when he amt work
in at somethin'. | know tive tried
both ways an | find that there amt
nothin that makes a man more miser-
able than doin' nothin'. But, you
know. there's two kinds of work; zone
of them is where a feller goes to work
at six in the mornin' an works with
his hands till six at night. The other
is where a feller sits around an thinks.
l amt never happy unless I'm work
in, but l don't believe in that first
kind of work. l believe in thinkin' all
day long, an that's harder than the
other kind, | can tell you-you just
try it if you don't believe me; a man
is mighty miserable when he amt
workin'."
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
WOMEN IN MEDIEVAL TIMES.
In Many Ways They Had Easier Lives
Than Their Descendants.

The women of the sixteenth century
and earlier times had easier lives than
those of our generation. To be sure,
there are hundred labor saving de-
vices to-day which were unknown to
them. But in at least two important
respects they had the advantage over
their descendants. They waged no
conflict against dirt such as we carry
on from morning till night. The Eliz-
abethan had no prejudice against gar
bage in his front yard. vermin in his
bedroom, decaying rushes on the floor
of his banquet hall. or soiled lace in
his sleeves. The strength of arm and
spirit which now goes to keeping clean
was left to the medieval lady for other
tasks. Moreover. although her cloth
ing was gorgeous-rich with embroid-
cry and lace, and heavy with jewels
it was not subject to rapid changes Of
fashion. The cut of a sleeve or the
hang of skirt was settled for five
years rather than five months. Life
was then free from the modern terror
of looking like last years rag bag"
Youths Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
ALL RELIGIONS IN LONDON.
Faithist Community Latest Addition
to Its Queer Sects.

The Faithist community which has
established a modest footing in Bal.
ham, and whose comprehensive gospel
ranges from the creation of man to
the glory and labors of the gods and
goddesses of the Etherian heavens" is
the latest addition to the long list OF
London's religious sects, which are
now almost as many as the days OF
the year. In London the Chinaman
burns his incense stick in more than
one joss-house in the east end. the Ma
hometan has his mosque, the Malayan
his temple, near st. Georges street
east; the Parsees worship the sun In
Bloomsbury, the Mormons have mis-
sion in Islington, and in many parts
of the metropolis the Buddhists and
Ancestor Worshipers perform their
strange rites. or Christian sects in
London there are at least 800. includ.
ing the Cokelers, the disciples of VIII
liam Sirgood, the Walworth shoe.
maker; the Peculiar People. who pre-
fer prayer to physicians: the Sande-
maniaps, the followers of Joanna
Southcott. the prophetic serving
maid; the Shakers and the Seventh
Day Baptists.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
AFFLICTED ONLY AT TIMES.
Good Reason for Capt. Bascomb's In
termittent Hearing.

When Capt. Bascomb had left his
old friend, Capt. Somers, and the new
school teacher sitting on the south
porch, and had disappeared down the
road, the young woman spoke of him
with some curiosity.
Il understand from Mrs. Bascomb
that her husband was very deaf. al
most stone-deaf.' she told me, I'm
sure" said the school teacher. But
he seemed to hear all we said with
perfect ease"
Capt Somers leaned toward her
and spoke in a low, cautious tone, al
though there was no eavesdropper to
hear him.
Don't let Mis- Bascomb know It,"
he said, hurriedly. He does seem
to hear pretty we'll when she amt
round, but none of us folks ever let
on to her. She's a good woman as
ever lived, but a most tremendous
bosser and an everlastin' talker. An
we all think that Gersh Bascomb be-
gun to realize ten years ago that II
he didn't want to be harried right off'n
the face O. the earth, the thing for
him to do was to grow def, gradual,
but steady-an' he's done it. to all
intents an purposes, ma'am!
Youths Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
BABY TORTURED BY ITCHING.
Rash Covered Face and Feet-Would
Cry Until Tired Out-Speedy
Cure by Cuticura.

"My baby was about nine months
old when she had rash on her face and
feet. Her feet seemed to irritate her
most, especially nights. They would
cause her to be broken in her rest, and
sometimes she would cry until she was
tired out. l had heard of so many
cures by the Cuticura Remedies that
l thought l would give them trial.
The improvement was noticeable in a
few hours, and before had used one
box of the Cuticura Ointment her feet
were well and have never troubled her
since. l also used it to remove what
is known as cradle cap from her
head, and it worked like charm. as 1t
cleansed and healed the scalp at the
same time. Mrs. Hattie Currier,
Thomaston. Me-, June 9, 1906"
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23

norance or for mercenary reasons are
opposing the sale of all household
remedies, 1ohy is 1t not equally neces-
sary for patients to kno,o the compo-
sition Of the remedy prescribed BY q
physicidny Does any sane person be-
lieve that the opium in physicians
prescription is less potent or less like
ly to create drug habit than the OPT
um in proprietary medicine? As q
matter of fact. more opium-dddicts
and cOcdin- fendS hare been made
through the criminal cdrelessness Of
ignorant physicians than by any other
means.
Unquestionably, there are number
OF proprietary remedies on the market
the sales of which should be prohibit
ed, and no doubt they will be when
the requirements of the Food and
Drugs Act are rigidly enforced; many
are frauds. pure and simple, and some
are decidedly harmful. OF the aver
age proprietary remedy, however, 1t
may truthfully be said that 1t Is dis
tinctly better than the average physi.
clans prescription; for not only is Its
composition less secret, but it is pre-
pared for the proprietor by reputable
manufacturing pharmacists in magnifl.
Gently equipped laboratories and un'
der the supervision and advice of able
chemists. competent physicians and
skillful pharmacists. 1t should not be
considered strange, therefore, that so
many physicians prefer to prescribe
these ready-prepared proprietary rem
edies rather than trust those of their
own devising.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
In the September Century.

An interesting pictorial feature of
the September Century will be four
pages reproduced from pictures by G.
w. Peters of excavations for railroad
terminals in New York City; showing
a bird 's-eye view of the excavation for
the new Pennsylvania railway station.
section of the same at Thirty-third
street looking east. view in the exca-
walton for the new station of the New
York Central, and the sinking of the
foundations of the terminals of the
Hudson river tunnel at Fulton and
Church streets.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
FULLY UP WITH THE, TIMES.
Oklahoma City Surprised Narrow.
Minded New Yorker.

Oklahoma amazes an easterner. The
wide, asphalted streets, the plate glass
fronts of department stores, the clean
sidewalks, the well-dressed, unhurried
shoppers, the finish. the metropolitan
air you find in Oklahoma City, for ex-
ample, seem marvels to find in a ter
ritory only II years old. But do not
say SO.
A New Yorker who went there on
business complained that fate was
thrusting him into a wilderness, and
his Oklahoma associates could not re-
assure him. But coming down to
breakfast the first morning, at his
hotel in Oklahoma City, he stared
around in wonder as he entered the
dining-room.
This" he exclaimed. this is Okla
homa!! Why, do you know" conf
dentially. Il even found a porcelain
bathtub in my ROOM
We'll" said an Oklahoman, drily,
don't you have those in New York;"
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
The Uses Of Worry.

Worry of one sort and another is
necessary to the complete health of
the spirit: worry is as surely related
to content on one side as it is to mis-.
cry on the other. 1t is as wholesome
an exercise for the spirit. and as re-
freshing. as the physical exercise
which the man finds so necessary to
his well-being. The spirit must have
its peculiar gymnastics; the soul can.
not afford to become stagnant: Its
waters. If one may say SO. must be
stirred occasionally II they would be
kept fresh and sweet
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
In Praise Of the Pie,

Laura Simmons tells in an article
why good New Englanders should
stick to pie, and calls attention to the
fact that Emerson ate it three times
day, and says that pie is the ladder
by which New England has climbed
to its place of proud eminence. She
questions whether any sensible per-
son was ever known to forage at the
midnight hour for predigested cereals
or the innocuous prune. She does not
believe that many New England ances-
tors died of apoplexy, due to pie, but
counsels all to go on pie-eating. despite
the fact that the fiat has gone forth
that it Is vulgar to eat pie
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
WHAT'S THE USE?
To Pour in Coffee When It Acts as
Vicious Enemy.

Fasters have gone without food for
many days at time but no one can go
without sleep. For long time have
not been sleeping well, often lying
awake for two or three hours during
the night but now | sleep sound every
night and wake up refreshed and Wig
orous," says a Calf. woman.
DO you know why? It's because
used to drink coffee but finally cut it
out and began using Postum. Twice
since then | have drank coffee and
both times I passed a sleepless night,
and so l am doubly convinced coffee
caused the trouble and Postum re-
moved it.
my brother was in the habit Of
drinking coffee three times day. He
was troubled with sour stomach and |
would often notice him getting soda
from the can to relieve the distress in
his stomach; lately hardly day
passed without dose OF soda for re-
lief.
Finally he tried a cup of Postum
and liked it so well he gave up coffee
and since then has been drinking
Postum in its place and says he has
not once been troubled with sour stom-
ach."
Even after this lady's experience
with coffee her brother did not suspect
for time that coffee was causing his
sour stomach, but easily proved 1t.
Coffee is not suspected in thousands
OF cases just like this but it's easily
proved. A ten dav's trial works won
ders. There's a Reason"
Read the famous little book, The
Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
The Wild Call.

Most of our song birds have three
notes expressive of love. alarm and
fellowship. The latter calls seems to
keep them in touch with one another.
l might perhaps add to this list the
scream of distress which most birds
utter when caught by cat or hawk
the voice of uncontrolled terror and
pain which is nearly the same in all
species-dissonant and piercing The
other notes and calls are characteris.
tic, but this last is the simple screech
of common terrified nature.-Country
Life.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23

l could not do housework, and for two
years did not get out of the house.
The kidney secretions were irregular.
and doctors were not helping me.
Doan's Kidney Pills brought me quick
relief, and finally cured me. They
saved my life"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
Her Secret Sorrow,

hidden sorrow" declared the SYM
pathetic one, as she came in and took
her seat at table not far away. Il
have often noticed her. See. Her
companion orders everything she
could possibly want and yet she sits
there silent with face like a mask.
l am awfully sorry for her"
Don't you worry" advised her pes
simistic friend. That's her husband
with her. She's bored, that's all"
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23

Sheer white goods. in fact. any nns
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
Late Already.

Five minutes after the tardy gong
had struck, the principal of the school
was walking through the lower hall
when he saw pudgy little fellow
scampering toward the first grade
room as fast as his fat legs could
carry him. "See here, young man, l
want to talk to you" called the prin-
cipal to the late conner. Il hain't got
time to talk to you; I'm late already
replied the breathless beginner as the
door of his classroom closed.-The
Circle
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces.
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric IS
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
Cunnino Chan,

Yes" confessed the blushing girl
with the white parasol. Il thought it
rather odd that Jack should keep on
asking about our college yell Finally
to get rid of him, | told him it was
three yells in quick succession"
What them" asked her chum.
"What then? Why. the goose kissed
me three times before l could re-
monstrate and when | gave yell for
each kiss mamma thought l was CIV
ing the class yell"
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
The Crack in His Armor.

ITS a good thing for man to be
little bald" said the girl as they
walked along in the rear of one be-
meath whose hat showed a small bare
half moon. ut takes the conceit out
of them. Now there's John. He has
a bald spot that he has spent about
hundred dollars on to no effect. When
he gets too smart all | have to do is to
glance carelessly toward that vulner-
able spot and he subsidies immedi-
ately"
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
Fresh Fuel.

The scrap between the married cou-
pie had died down to few listless
mutterings, and the canary bird in the
cage was beginning to think about
singing again, when she remarked, as
sort OF afterthought:
"At any rate, everybody in my fam
lily thinks l am very intelligent"
Yes, by the side of them you are"
he replied with a bitter snort.
After this the scrap was renewed
jubilantly.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
Punishment by Inches.

A Bergen (Genesee county, Justice
of the peace has adopted an original
scheme for the dispensation of Justice.
Henry Meyer, 81 years old and seven
feet two inches tall. was a prisoner in
his court for stealing four bags of
oats. He was sentenced to 80 days in
Jail. one day for each inch of stature
Npwc
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23

With a smooth Iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use a S..-ch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
A Mi8ooynist.

"Me father" said Mrs. Murphy. "al-
ways gifts up whin a lady enthers the
room"
"The ould man is too suspicious"
Mr.. Murphy grunted. 81 never seen
the woman yit that 'ud be name
enough to hit ye when ye was sittin'
down."-Chicago Daily News.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23
One to Reckon With.

There's a little girl who gave heI
folks a shock the other day.
"Ma. want bathing suit she
said.
"You shan't have any," ma replied.
"Then I'll go bathing without one
The bathing suit matter is now be
ing arDitrated.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-23

from kidney trou-
bles. My back panied
me terribly. Every
turn or move caused
S h arp, S h 90 t | n 6
pains. My eyesight
was poor. dark spots
appeared before me.
and l had dizzy
smells For ten wears