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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

stung (at the race trach)--say, that
was a nice steer you gave me. You said
Racer would win by block.
Bunko-An it's er fact, but de fool
owner made de mistake Nv enterin' him
in a runnin' race.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
THE FATHER SAW.

knock blazes out Of the whole outftl''
groaned the father.
~ do. Two dead horses-a wrecked
carriage--two or three persons dead or
crippled for life. And when am ar
rested and arraigned the ine is ten dol
lars. Saveyf'
Take her, young man--tske herr
shouted the magnate as he rose up In
terror; and fifteen minutes later Maude
was tooken girl. JOE KERR.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
ALL IN CONFIDENCE.
DrsoUAL1TIED

telling the fellers in front Of the post
Office that there'd be a hundred faflures
In New York before night when steps
up to him and says:
!" Sam, I've owed you two shi1linss on
a dog trade for the last i've years. Be
ing as money is easy, and being this coun-
try was never 30 rich and prosperous, ana
being there won't be no panic for hfty
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

in to have glass of beer7 Am I going
home to find that the coal man has left
me a ton OF coal that has been paid fort
Is the grocers boy going to roll barrel
of -four into the house? Am / going to
bump into philanthropists at every corner
who are giving away 50 bills? Do l get
Ss an evening for carrying torch and
yelllngi"
mo, Of course not, but as patriot---'
That's 9ust it. AS patriot ! don't
get smell, while you and the rest of
them get all the Offices Goodbye, sir
I'm out of 1t. Got my plans all made to
fion day JOE KERR.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

George" said young MIS-. Highams as
she laid aside the paper she had been
reading. II see that one Of the largest
manufacturers in the country has sound
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

ed what he calls a note Of warming"
Yes. 1 was expecting It," replied the
husband.
He cautions the public against over
production. / don't think / quite under
"over-production, my dear. is too much
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
WITH THE CROWD.

Bronson--It is disreputable to 60 into
politics for what there is in it.
woodson--Still fellow doesn't feel 80
lonely then.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23

of the Far East Unmarried women who have no dances or male relatives "a the islands will be barred from talk ing the examination, as it has been found that such unattached females soon become homesick and have to be sent home before completing their contracts. A majority of the appoint ments will be made at an entrance salary of $1,200 per year, and ambi- tious educators may in time be pro- noted to divison superintendents and other important places in the civil ser vice of the islands, with correspond ing increase in salary. One thous- and American teachers are now main tained by Uncle Sam in the Philip pines, and as a result it is declared that English is the dominant language although Spanish was the language of the ruling race in the island for two and half centuries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Lena Hair a Mark of Honor.

In olden times excessively long hail was considered mark of honor and rank. For many centuries long hai' was in France the distinctive mark 0! kings Tue ancient Persians and Par thians of high caste wore long, floUin.: hair. while the poorer classes were obliged to cut theirs short. Home, speaks of the long haired Greeks bt way of distinction.
 The Gauls considered long hair :; mark of honor. but Caesar oblige, them to cut it off in token of submis, sion Long hair was thought by the Franks to denote high birth, and tn Goths looked upon it as distinctive mark of culture and honor. Short hair was considered by nearly all the oI nations to denote thraldom, and cver now criminals have their heads shaved Denver Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Ihs Lining of Y $ Cravat.

You have often heard the question Where I uan's treasure is, there VI his hear5 be also @ard a city detor tive. "l @&w "n illustration of that me. long ago on railroad train. X G~ tcctivc employed by the railway c3M pany aal were eeat"d near q country man who adi',>teI his mecl>tie cErsl few miautra
 That tie 0ofAers the old la;.a, said 10 my companion.
 "'Don't think it's thc li", replied tS cailroad det2cti;e.
 Then lie leaned ror#a:'-, aud said i. the farmer. Letter take Jour monp} out of that ucckta.'
 "'Who toia you l had money in mI tie" demanGel the farmer.
 "The detective then explained tha' his actions in adjusting his neckWea' led to the supposition. The farmer ad mltted that he had chosen the tie 8: the hiding place for a number of bills.
 "'His idea was all right concluded the detective, but he couldn't keep hi' hands off the cravat. '-Kansas Cit. Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
DAVIS TO WED
 NEXT WEEK?

Washington, Dec. 23-Although eX- Senator Henry GassaWay Davis, the wealthy West Virginian, has sterenu- ously denied his engagement to Miss Maud Ashford, it is declared that the report is neverthless true and that the \ wedding will take place next week, probably on New Years day. It is stated that for some time the relations Rbetween the aged ex-solon snd his 9 daughters have been badly strained, Towing to the impending marriage, but Nit is now believed that a better un- Fderstanding has been reached. The afectiOn of the statesman and mil lionaire for his children has been one of his predominant characteristics and it is not likely that they will suffer { financially to any great extent because \of his alliance with the youthful Miss fshford. As a Washington wit has
 1As sessed it, There is enough money the Davis family for all.''
 It is declared that the fortune of
 senator Davis, estimated at from twen-
 ty to thirty millions, will be divided in
 an ante-nuptial settlement in a way
 satisfactory to his bride, his children
 and his Grandchildren.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Art and happiness.

Artists are not as class the happl est of mortals. but that is because they fail to relate the ideal rationally tt life rather than because they are VOW ed to standards of perfection. Unhap upon any one else-in consequence o folly and indifference and willfulness and their devotion to art, which is of ten held to be the cause of their ms fortunes, is in reality the only mitigat Ing factor in their lives.-Bliss Carmar m Craftsman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
The Word "Fudoc."

The expression "Fudge" which i heard so often nowadays. is not a nev one On the contrary, Its origin date there was a sea captain who wa named Fudge.
 No matter how unsatisfactory hi voyage. this nautical man always rp turned with an endless string of pre- posterous tales of great deeds and su, cess. His propensity for falsifying be came so well known that wheneve any one was heard telling questioA able exploit. it became the custom t cry. "Oh. you Fudge itv'-Pittsbur Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Qualities of the Oyster,

A San Franciscan has discovered d new method of cutting short recitalS that promise to become too long wind ed. An acquaintance of his who ha- a local reputation as q bore was oEe day holding forth at some length when the Californian interrupted him with
 By the way, did I ever tell you th story of the oyster:'
 On receiving negative reply he co" tinued:
 It seems that when oysters are taA en from the sen tGe% often open tAa. shells so that the i8i5e or liquid rga cut. As tAi8 i5 UH3a trauIe, tha eEHeEi enceI oyster 2athaaer has a tub of "1a ter close at aaH1 t..t1 which the ozsse E plunged 2 seen as f b2Gias to ofe is sAeu.'
 wei. and what lHaa s.z c. 9t4ar as t,sz- sz7r@&tez iaa.e.s.
 Tie san t4aae:sy,.i# ..-.z..
 "Oh, after awhile r to keep its north sh2.t Il -z--.= quietly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
BUSINESS DIREC t>sNY

Some leading Wholesale solicit merit liberal of parona
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
1igorent Names For aeua.

They have curi0u =,t-,e1,.at ina for waves aAa~t th> ,o.u.s 59 #. Britain. T6r pctcrhaad re., r;sa 2 large t>s@rzel4 that fall Ni,4 a c:.. cn the He55a 's@ fae =fi.a Haa.n "2losraNa tNe;5-.7 ca2FcHt""s.
 ,he low IiHe hire coast. &z e.i t.. southwestern z2t5ic fronting sAar2e- theSe islan5.s. the &raadlF bong 6H broken Way2s arn known as "ro2}l:.s. AmoHg east An@lians a heavy af:a ;umb..ug ja with an ofs1ore win. d5 ln calm. is called by the eNpre ;s5ta name of g "slog" while a well ma;'sss swell. rolling in independently of au. blowing, is eG4icd "home. y ..There + no wind" I suffolk fisherman will say ,'but nasty home on the beach, SaE. folk mea also speak of the bark" o the surf, and sea covered with foala Is spoken of as Heather white IDe foam itself is known as spoon drift So in the vernacular, we have it. ''ihs sea was all feather white with spout drift"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
Sure Cure.

Heres a letter from q young man. said the answers to correspondents ed : ltor. who wants to know how he can break himself of the cigarette habit"
 Tell him to marry strong minded woman who objects to it, growled th4 snake editor-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
CAST &s R Y A. ''::;::': ':;;; 5; :': /; Z 2 Z; z: '''E
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Hammett Grocer Con- pany will be held at its office in Pine Bluff on the 18th day of January, 1908, between the hours of 12 and l p. m. for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for any other lawful purposes.
 A. w. NUNN, Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23

PINE BLUFF IRON WORKS,
 General Founders and HachinistS.
 Brass and Iron Castings and Ma chine Repairing. Stock of all stand ard goods and castings carried in stock al the time. Locomotives, En- zines and Boilers Repaired. Long distance telephones, day, 476; night, 33.. Pire Bluff, Arkansas. Note: We operate our machine shop both day and night. .S sf1 N,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
TEACHERS IN PHILIPPINES

Washington Dec. 23.-Qualified khool teachers who would like to as- kt in the civilizing of the little (swn brother in the Philippines will N e an opportunity this week to ac-
 p,ish their ambition. The civi,
 Ice commission has arranged ex-
 Ations for the holiday period. to
 slssarly 30 vacancies in the islands
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
What Is a Baby7

A baby: That which makes hom, happier, love stronger. patience great CT, hands buster, nights longer, day. shorter, the past forgotten. the future brighter.-Rupert's Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23
WOOD FOR SALE.

All kinds of wood for sale. Prompt deliveries. Old phone 1920. D. l. AL bright, Twenty Second and Main. 12-17-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-23

No man has learned anything rightly vntil he knows that every day Y oeemsday.-Emerson.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
Gas for NothineI

That it is possible to make and sell
gas in bulk al . cents a thousand cubic
feet and pocket practically the whole
price as profit. is the information the In
dianapolis News has gained from an in
Vestigatlon OF a cOke-maklng plant in
Milwaukee. which handles gas as by
product This company gets its coal
from West Virginia. paying therefor $325
10 $40 a ton, delivered. II sells domestic
coke at $780, and foundry coke at $635
a ton. I'VE aim TO make our profit on
the coke" says the manager of the Mil
waukee concern. without any reference
TO the by-products. Whatever we get
for the by-products is clear profit" The
principal by-product is gas. What is
done with this by-product is thus de-
scribed by a staff correspondent of the
News, writing from Milwaukee:
When the gas comes from the ovens it is Of
eleven TO twelve candle power. Another by-prod-
uct that is recovered is benzol. and with this the
gas is enriched in illuminants TO as high a candle
power as is required. In this city the gas. when
it reaches the consumer has nineteen TO twenty
candle power. This process Of enrichment is sim
pie and inexpensive. supt Greim said that 1t
really cost nothing except the market value Of
The benzol, which is about Is cents a gallon. The
coke company does the enriehing and delivers the
gas 20 the Milwaukee Gas Light Company at nine
teen to twenty candle power And this is the gas
for which the coke company receives . cents a
lOoo feet Milwaukee uses an average Of s.oo3.0o0
feet Of gas daily. OF this amount the coke ovens
supply 5000 600 feet and the other 600 is water
gas manufactured by the gas company itself"
Supt. Greim was asked how he figured
the cost and value Of gas His reply
was that 1t was a difficult matter "The
fact is" he said, that by-product coke
companies figure that their by-products
do not cost anything, for the reason that
coke cannot be made without producing
them" In other words. gas for nothing!
There is no concern in Washington
making coke and selling gas as a by
product-not as a regular business: but
there is a company which makes gas
and sells coke as a by-product. That is
a somewhat different enterprise from the
one at Milwaukee, and we should be far
from asserting that gas can be made as
cheap here as there though possibly
it can be Nevertheless, we Judge the
facts above presented will be comfortable
reading to those now expectantly await
ing the cutting of the melon" For
there is money in the coke business if
you throw the gas away, and money in
the gas business If you throw the coke
away, and our own favorite gas company
does neither!
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
THURSDAY, OCTOBER II. 1907.
Roosevelt. the Boy and Man. ,,

Mr. Jacob Riis viii have 10 write an
other book about Theodore Roosevelt if
he wishes TO continue TO be recognized
as the most enthusiastic and partial Of
the Presidential biographers Francis l.
Leupp, of course was never in the same
class, for he told of some of the Roose-
veltian faults and bIemishes as well as
OF the marvellous. J. Martin Miller and
the rest of the smaller fry who exchanged
consulships and other Federal offices for
dry and slipshod books about the Presi-
dent stopped over as much as Mr.. Riis,
but their lack OF distinction removes them
from the competition. The man whom
our Danish friend has TO fear is James
Afergan-whoever he may be-and the
title Of his book, just published by the
McMillans. is Theodore Roosevelt the
Boy and Man Mr.. Morgan can give
Mr.. Riis eight chapters start and still
beat him at least 565 adjectives descriptive
Of Mr.. Roosevelt's greatness. If this is not
enough TO attract the attention of the
wGrshipers Of the biographer's subject,
We may add that there IS one picture of
the President in stage hunting costume,
muchly befringed, with a skinning knife
in his belt, a leveled rife in his hands.
a look of inexpressible determination on
his face, and a jaunty fur cap on his
head, which alone Is worth the price of
the book. We are sure OF this. even
though we are not certain what the
price is.
Without unlimited space at ones dis
posal, il would be futile, as well as pre-
sumptuous, to attempt an adequate re-
view OF Mr. Morgan's most valuable con-
tribution to the Rooseveltiana of the day
From the early time when. "on the wide
back porch Of his Twentieth street home, -
the young Theodore strove for bodily
strength and stamina through the periods
respectively belonging to Harvard Bill
Sewal and the Maine woods. the ranch
on the Little Missouri. the Civil Serv-
ice Commission. the Navy Department,
and the rescue by the noble colored
troops at San Juan Hill-only Mr.. Nor
gan does not put it just that way
down TO the era Of the White House and
the Ananias Club, the relentless pursuit
of HaTTiman's bears, and nature-fakirs,
The story runs clear and strong and con-
clstent. Not an adjective is misplaced,
nor a single opportunity neglected to
show that Mr.. Roosevelt is all TO the
good, II we may be pardoned a lapse
into the vernacular. It is one grand,
sweet song of praise.
Meanwhile. the ever faithful Riis, we
guess, is downcast and distrait. and
thinks darkly Of revenge. We would con-
sole him If we could, but we cannot. In
deed We deem it our duty to say plainly
that II Theodore Roosevelt, the Boy and
Man" does not at once become one OF
the six best sellers, It will be because
the public is unable 10 appreciate true
and disinterested merit.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
The Burden Of the soldier.

Students OF war are coming 10 realize
that something radical must be done 10
Increase the mobility of the foot soldier.
One of the lessons taught by the fighting
in ManchUria has been the need OF Off
setting the greater distances represented
IN the disposition Of troops and the
longer ranges Of fire. This means more
walking for the infantrymen, and 1t is
considered that this best can be accom-
plished by decreasing the burden Of the
troops, Of which there Is scant hope. in
view OF the disposition TO increase per-
sonnel equipment One suggestion made
70 the War Department comes from one
Of the officers. who has made a study
Of conditions in the japanese army, with
a special observation Of the experience
IN the field against the Russians. and
he has recommended that the canteen be
Of aluminium and smaller than that now
carried with the substitution of a small!
aluminium pail for the present meat can
and tin cup. Further, II is suggested
that pack horses travel with every COM
pany of infantry and relieve the foot
soldier Of some Of his paraphernalia, such
as entrenching tools. rations, shelter
tents, blankets, with much Of the ammu-
milton which IS now borne. dead
weight, by the soldier on the march.
II is estimated that II the infantryman
can be relieved of thirty pounds Of the
weight ne now carries. his radius of
march should be increased nearly one
third per day with a saving OF vitality.
Infantrymen thus aided by pack horses
may be regarded as of the foot cavalry.
as a further mystifcation 20 the lay
mind. which has heard Of the value OF
mounted infantry" employed against an
elusive and scattered enemy 1t is real
lied by most military authorities that
the infantryman bears a burden which
is likely to break him. and any plan
that will rid him of the trapplngs of
war viii be received by the soldier with
appreciation and abundant hope
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
JUNGLE JOE" ON ROOSEVELT.
Wants n President Who VIII Keep
His own side Of Fence.

MS UNH SlAe OF ence.
From tho New YORK Sun
More than year ago the Hon. Joseph
g. Cannon. OF Illinois, declared. with
every appearance OF sincerity, not to say
excitement that what the country need
ed above all other things vas a Chief
Executive who would keep on his side
Of the fence attend 10 his own busi-
ness. and leave the judicial and the
legislative branches free to discharge
their respective duties Warming 10 the
subject and evidently chafng under a
sense Of bitter proyocation. ne added:
The Republican party must offer the
American people that kind Of a Presi-
dent next time, or it had better get
ready to go out of business"
This. Of course. was not intended for
publication. nor has it from that day 10
this been so much as hinted at in any
newspaper, But We are bound to sup
pose that the general apprehension, be-
-Jming more poignant every day. has
prompted some OF those who heard Mr.
Cannon speak On the occasion we men
tiOR TO whisper the message 10 others.
That he so expressed himself there seems
10 be no doubt. That he meant every
word he said every one close 10 him
implicitly believes.
Irrespective Of Mr.. Cannon's very hoI-
low boom and without any belief that
he dares 10 be as bold in the open as he
is among his intimates, his idea that the
President should keep on his own side
Of the fence IS as sound as Il is moth
eaten and futile.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
Time TO Call a Halt.

Perhaps It would be well TO call a halt.
now that George Washington has been
shown up as a tax dodger and the cherry
tree myth exploded The two circum-
stances have not been unproductive OF
some good; they have brought the Father
of his Country down more nearly TO the
level Of his felloWman-to common and
average clay, as it were-and thereby rem
dered judgment as to his real worth and
greatness, a matter much more likely to
be tempered with fairness and justice
than heretofore.
We should regret. however, 10 see the
iconoclasts Of the land sieze upon this
first and foremost of Americans and hack
his erstwhile good name and reputation
10 pieces. Already one Of them-a GER
tain Mr. P. J. Reed. Of NIissouri-has
come forward with nformauon-backed
as usual, by apparently authentic testi-
mony-to the effect that the pioneer Presl-
dent Of the country was a frequent visitor
TO the race tracks at Annapolis, and
moreover, often lost large sums of money
betting on the wrong horse.
We do not want to see any further
undertaking Of Mr.. Washington. We
doubt not that he was much as other
men were In habits and thoughts. in Sc
far as the usual walks of his life were
concerned; but he was the biggest wal
hero we ever had, the first President OF
the land, a great and good statesman. and
was permitted 10 have the fairest city ir
all the world named for him! He was
first in war, first in peace. and first il
the hearts of his cOuntrymenr' And
that's where we want him TO stayi
The truth of the matter is this thing
Of invading the tombs Of dead and gone
celebrities is getting 10 be too much oil
a fad for comfort. On general principles
it is wrong and. in the case of Wash
ington. it is little short Of reprehensibIe
To be perfectly frank, we are not sorry
10 learn that he was not entirely i'm.
mune to temptation-but we have heard
ali Of the bad things in connection with
his name we care 10!
We feel this matter rather more keenly
perhaps. than some less favored people
might. Civic appreciation and patriotism
both prompt US to continually point with
pride toward this famous American. as
weH az 10 view with alarm any further
assaults upon his memory. Hereabout he
lived and mingled With his feIloW-meni
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
The Stab In the Dark.

From Harper's Weekly.
A Chicago man, while travelling in the
Southwest, chanced not long ago TO put
up at a hotel where a number Of State
senator's were stopping. on their way TO
the capital.
AT table their conversation soon re-
vesled TO the other guests that they were
newly elected 'Solons," full of the dignity
of their new honors, and anxious to I'M
press everybody accordingly.
These gentlemen caused the Chicago
man to feel no little fatigue. It was,
will the gentleman from Dodgeville
have the butter2" and, "Will the gentle
man from Centertown pass the bread?
and, Does the gentleman from Jungtown
Junction care for the pickles2' &c. &C.
ad nauseam.
Even the natives were beginning 10
squirm under these Official formalities.
when the Chicago man turned TO the
negro waiter and asked, in his best man
ner, And now viii the gentleman from
Ethiopia bring me another cup Of cof-
fee2''
The Washington herald., 1907-10-17
DisincIined to Accept Taft.

From Golfers Weekly
The hope Of the Taft boomers has been
to carry him into Office as the political
heir and sole Iegatee Of Roosevelt. To
this purpose the President, with a
frankness unconcealed to those close
about him, has lent the comfort OF his
advice and hts active aid. The disin-
clination Of the public TO accept this pro-
gramme becomes daily more apparent.
Again and again, in little county con-
ventions, the Taft promoters learn with
chagrin that Republicans, who indorse
Roosevelt and his policies without re-
serve, draw the line AT letting him name
his successor. Taft is good man; but
while the country desire Roosevelt
man." If it connot have the President
himself, we do not believe It has yet
decided what representative of liberal
Ideas il would prefer