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The Jasper news., 1907-04-18

reg'lar city prices, an the ole man
never knew the difference"
by the way. what made the men
leave the place so suddenly?" ! asked,
cautiously, thinking to divert the fell
lows gabble into more profitable
channels. "You know they have all
gone, except the servants that were
brought from the city"
WAL" said the man with delibera-
ton, slapping the horses back with
the reins and wriggling uncomfortably
in his seat, they left fur two reasons,
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
GAZE Or rHe SICK BOOM. ],
Above All ThIngss the Walls Should
81. Kept Dry.

When tine bedsooh becomes a sick
room there Is an,added reason why ex.
[treme precautions should be used to
Keep the room in thoroughly sanitary
condition. -
Above all things, the bedroom should
never be damp. 1t should be nice and
dry, always warm and comfortable in
winter, cool and airy in summer, and
bright and sunny some parts of the
day.
II there is any suspicion of damp.
ness in a bedroom 1t is probably due,
II there is wallpaper on the wall, to
the absorption Of water by the paper
which frequently acts as q 'blotting pa.
per and holds quantities of water in 1t.
The use OF wallpaper on walls is to
be deplored; it means disease. ill.
health and unhappiness. 1t is fre.
quently the cause of lung trouble, not
only because of its dampness but also
because of its power to retain infec.
tion of many kinds. :,
The desired method of treating
bedroom wall is to tint it for the ala.
bastined wall is a perfect wall. 1t
never fakes off, chips or peels. 1t alb.
serbs moisture and expels it, 1t opens
the pores Of the plaster and makes
room livable and breathable.
The floor in the bedroom should
have light, cleanable, dainty rugs that
can be easily shaken and floor that
Is thoroughly oiled or vanished, that
will not absorb moisture. The cracks
in the floor should be thoroughly filled
and covered. Woodwork in the bed
room should be attended to carefully,
window sills should be thoroughly var.
nished or waxed, and the window cas-.
ings kept in perfect order. The doors
should be wiped of frequently as also
should be all the standing woodwork
in the bedroom, as the presence OF
dust on woodwork is menace to
health as well as an evidence of poor
housekeeping.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t 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 trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De.
fiance Starch, as It can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
or strength thap other makes.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
RasggllaNEEIK5
Should Watch Child's Reading

Many childs life is ruined by hav.
ing parents or teachers who do not
take the trouble to understand his
capability.
The whole life and future useful
ness of child depends largely on the
way his mind is trained at school.
To teach concentration should he
the end and aim of all school in
structicp.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18
Life on a TroopshIp.

The troopship of to-day reyels In
luxuries compared with its compeer
of other days, and II the soldier now
adays grumbles to himself at his
cramped accommodation and his ships
fare, he can take comfort In the
thought that he enjoys advantages
that his brother-iu,arms OF the sailing.
ship period never even dreamed of.-
The Captain.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-18

When the last census was taken, in
1899, negro farmers in the United
States owned something like 23,3S3
square miles of territory, an area
nearly as large as that of Holland and
Belgium comblned.-Benker T. Wash.
ington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
X CARD FROM W. 7. TANkERSLEY

Editor Graphic: We notice an edi- torial in your issue of the 18th inst. reading as follows:
 AThe Graphic is advised that one reason so many insurance agents are fighting the state fire insurance com panies is because the old line compa- nes pay them larger commissions. It seems, therefore, that these agents are not actuated by motives of philan- throDE OF patriotism. but purposes of graft
 Whatever the source of your infor- mgtion, the statement is so far from the facts, we feel constrained to enter an absolute denial of both the facts stated, and your deduction drawn from them
 We deny empl,atically that we have made any fight on the local companies of Arkansas, but to affirm on the other hand, that we are more than friendly to them, and that We have represented them as agents all the while, and do so now.
 We have earnestly opposed their contention, we mean of the few of them who have resisted remedial legisla- tion, for only few of them did so re- sist, that the old line companies be allowed to re-enter the state. We feel that when our position was en- dorsd by the unanimous sentiment of the business interests, We were ill good company.
 AS to the per cent of commissions paid by the old companies and the To- cal companies, we desire to say that if we had been controlled by monetary considerations, We should certainly have taken the side of the local com panes. for it is a fact that several of the local companies now in our agencies pay much larger commits sions than did the old companies. The truth is, we recognized the impera- tive need of added insurance facilities, and worked for it. If this is graft, We are grafters. We feel sure that you would not Intentionally misrepresent us, and we ask that you give this communication the same prominence in your columns as your editorial.
 HOME INSURANCE AGENCY,
 w. z. Tankersley, Prest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

sumably to the disappointment of another set.
 Last December Mrs. Richard Clough Thompson organized a chap ter of the Daughters at Pine Bluff, Ark. There was already a chapter in that place and the state regent at Little Rock. Mrs. John W. Mic new chapter Now both women have come to Washington It develops that Mrs. Mcclure. in good faith. based ner position upon clause of the constitution relative to the possession of a charter by the diff fef9nt chapters, c0unterSi@ned hv the state regent. in each stat". However, the national officers hay ruled that the clause in question is not mandatory, bat discretionary, because it uses the words. "maN secure a charter. so the national officers have recognized M4s Thompson and through the croden- tialsl committee of the congress and have placed her on one of lhe national committees-that on SOIL venirs. Her triumph seems com plete.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
SOCIETY NOTES.
Lec-Van Yalkcnburg,
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The Houston Post of April 1 say

fhe Houston Post of April says:
 "A wedding notable to both Hous- ton and North Texas society will be that of Miss Nellie Lee and Francis Garrett Van Valkenburg of Fort Worth, solemnized Wednesday even ing, April 17, at the home of MT. and Mrs. C. W. Robinson. Following the ceremony a Reception will be held.
 Miss Margaret Butler of Austin will be Miss Lees maid of honor and Miss Agnes Robinson will be bridesmaid The bridegroom best man will be Herman Ganagan of Fort Worth and the groomsman Warren Andrews. Miss Butler and Miss Louise kearby arrived last evening. and are guests at the Robinson home, and among other out-of-toWn guests who will at tend the wedding are Dr. and Mrs. William Brownlee of Burnet, Waite. Walle of Dallas, Clayton Dahagan of Dallas, Miss Ezabteh Tarlton, who will be the guest of her aunt. Mrs. G. R. Bennett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

and must rely on railroad transpOrta- tion, notwithstanding the river would greatly increase their output
 Fort Smith stands ready to contrib ute whatever may be necessary to supply proper statistics for the con- sideration of the department in mak- ing it's report for adequate appropri- ations for the Arkansas river. We recognize the fact that none of our incoming freight is transported by water, yet the $25,000,000 of mer- jobbers and manufacturers, without the benefits of water rates as facii- ties. We do not know what is needed or demanded of Us to aid in giving us the relief sought, but We are here and we stand ready to do all in our power to bring about deep water ill the Ar kansas river, and thank you very much for this opportunity to council with you, and invite you to visit Fort Smith and see the wonderful commer- cial metropolis of Western Arkansas and what we are doing to develop q wonderful new country at our doors.
 We have called convention to meet in Fort Smith On the 7th of next month for the purpose of starting the work in Arkansas and Oklahoma to help the National Government ill im- proving the Arkansas river-that has so long been neglected We should be delighted to have You participate in that meeting, and promise you q hearty welcome and show you a hap py and prosperous people.
 Plum Bayou Leyee.
 Dr. N. B. Bakley and R. B. Eggles- ton of England represented the direc- tors of the Plum Bayou Levee Dis trict at the meeting, and Dr. Beakley submitted statement showing the conditions on the banks of the levee. He urged that the channel be cleared in order that the river might be given a free course, traffic resumed and dan gers from overflows avoided.
 The commission will meet again this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
ELVA BARBER EDWARDS

e are three critic al stages in a
 1's life which leave their mark
 career. The first of these stages
 Manhood, or the change from a Ice girl to budding womanhood, |xacond is motherhood, and the |s Change of Life.
 Rls surround each of these stages,
 6ost of the misery that comes
 nen through ill health dates
 4ne or another of these inn & crises.
 en should remember that Lydia
 kham's Vegetable Compound From native roots and herbs has
 thousan@ of young girls over
 ltical pei Tod of puberty, has f4d mothefs for childbirth, and
 r years carried them safely |&h the change of life more sue
 ly than any other remedy in
 Eld. Thousands of testimonials s6 s6fateful persons, two of which ere published, substantiate this Beyond contradiction. Es1. George Walters of Woodlawn, Pfites
 1rrs. Pinkham:-
 " it my duty to tell you of the good NE. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ilae me in preparing for childbirth. 46ering and losing my children a Advised me to try your valuable me- GsAnd the result was that Ihad very 1AOonvenience, quick recovery and During it's long record of mo1 al cures, entities Lydia B. Pi1 Aspect and confidence of ever H HE. Pinkham'S Vegetable G
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
MRS. THOMPSON'S
 GREAT TRIUMPH
Special From Washington Says Pine Bluff Woman Won Gut
 Completely for Recognition.

The following special sent out from Washington today will be of interest to the Pine Bluff club wo- men:
 There was a rather warm time in the congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution today, and it has become known that a rivalry to describe it mildly-among the. daughters from Arkansas has been settled since the great national gathering to the satisfaction to one set of the Daughters and pre-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
SCARLET FEVER

Please take notice: We have in stalled the best renovator and sterilizer known to us for eleaniu+ the germs from carpets and mat tresses where diseases always breed We will call and get your work and deliver same in the best shape. Oul prices will be right. Call old phone S96; new, 49. Yours to serve.
 TURNER BEDDING FACIDRy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
CLOSING OUT SALE.

Baker & Farrar will make change in their business and are offering bar gains in paints, wall paper, etc. The Sherwin Williams paints they offer at s1.45 per gallon All other goods Ill proportion. They will sell during this sale for cash only and for just profit enough to pay cost of selling. Call and see them. No trouble to show goods. See ad in this issue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
CONGRESSMAN
 WALLACE HERE

Congressman T. Minor Wallace of Magnolia, is in the city today on his way to Little Rock from Cam den. At Camden yesterday Con gressnlan Wallace took part in tho ceremonies attending the presenta tion of handsome loving cup to Colonel Margan of that city, for his untirins and successful interests in Ouachita river Improvements.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
LOST, DIAMOND RING.

Lost on Monday On Main, near Sec ond, lady's diamond ring-about 3-4 karat; ring plain. Liberal reward Will be paid if returned to McGaughy Hardware Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

Mrs. Milton Becker entertained a dozen guests at whist yesterday after noon The highest score was made by Mrs. Ike Veil. Mrs Dave Menkus won the second prize and Mrs. Ida Mae Dreyfus (Pine Bluff, the guests prize. A dainty luncheon was served
 Little Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

It is safe to say that it will be a long time before any more letters will be written from the White House to My Dear Maria or My Dear Mc. Harriman.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
FOR RENT.

Fiye-room house, bath: tWo-room servants house, one block of street cars, on Fifteenth and Linden.
 W. F. BAUM.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

Joe P. Angel of this city, has been issued patent at Washington on an improved railway tie, which he recently perfected
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

Mesdames George w. List and Will Miller of Pine Bluff are the guests of Mrs. Alton Walker, 51S Ringo street, in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

Mrs. Henry Marx is entertaining the members of the Wednesday Afternoon Whist Club today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

Mrs. D. l.. Shpp has her daughter, Mrs. Fred c. Birbig, and little son. Robert. of Pine Bluff visiting her this week--Little Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
B Bluff Citizens
 de Good Showing &@
lntinued from rage One.) N with tn commercial life ci

{ with tn commercial life Of fo,t s3'h as a joDpinz and
 tur.,ng center, distributing sO00,O00 of merchandise annu- < sections in touch with our "a none worth mentioning $ k or distributed by water, not Rding much of this total is @by rail and then by wagons lalley on both sides of the Ar srivef. This same condition T to the agricultural products |fotton, grain and lumber Ssan outlet. The great coal hes from Pennsylvania down Gand Mississippi rivers to New Furnish a splendid object les Nthe consideration of the Ma 
 Ian county could supply the emand now supplied by Penn-
 if the Arkansas river could led. The coal of Sebastian
 lis practically inexhaustible
 superior quality, being free land smokeless, it is in great
 wherever tested, yet we tcompete with Pennsylvania
 withstanding they are further
 from the market than we are. i've water facilities and we
 r could be trs... ported from hhts along the Arkansas riv- s Aow standing in forests and
 hain in that condition for bars, awaiting cheaper trans D than the railroads.
 Diversified agricultural pro
 ised in the State of Arkansas fprise our Northern friends, )roduce nearly everything they
 much that tbey cannot.
 section of Arkansas we raise 'ats, corn, hay, cotton, tobacco, eOrn, two crops of Irish pota-
 h year, sweet potatoes apples,
 berries, sorghum, field peas hs, peanuts, and every variety fn products.
 g counties in Arkansas that e benefited by navigable water krkansas river we ship annual- 1000 tons of products. The articles and pounds of each Furnished, as I have them, but puld consume too much time them here in detail.
 coal of Sebastian, Johnson, h, Logan and Pope counties |rsined and sold annually is q Ful exhibit amounting to over D tons. I also have the item mber of tons from these coun- It can be furnished when re- yet this wonderful showing be increased one hundred per we had water transportation. hew State of Oklahoma, or as Il name the section on our border, the Indian Territory, wen more coal than Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

MT. and Mrs. w. A. Taggart will entertain the members of the Married Peoples Euchre Club tonight at their home on West Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
MRS. GEORGE WALTERS

Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound is a blessing to all expectant mothers.''
 Mrs, Elva Barber Edwards of Cathlamet, Wash, writes:
 Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
 'I want to tell you how Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound carried me through the critical period of the Change of Life without any trouble whatever. also cured me of a very severe female weakness, cannot say enough hl praise of what your medicine has done for me-
 What Lydia E. Pinl1ham's Vegetable Compound did for Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Edwards it will do for other wo- men in their condition. Every suf- fering woman in the United States is asked to accept the following in- vitation. It is free, will bring you health and may save your life, Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
 Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn. Mass. From the symptoms given, the trouble may be located and the quickest and surest way of recovery advised. Out of her vast volume of experience in treating female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably has the very knowledge that will help your case. Her advice is free and helpful.
 , than thirty years it's long list of kham's Vegetable Compound to 7 fair minded person.
 npOQnd Makes Sick Women We'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

For sale. ,ocomobile automobile runabout. Apply G. H. Adams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.

Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Makes Sick Women We
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
Take the Bank
 With You

and place m 1t your surplus money and small change. As of ten a s convenient. bring it to us. We will open, count the contents and place them to your credit. We urge you to start II o w
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
PREFERS POLKA DOTS
ON WOMEN'S DRESSES

PHILADELPHIA aug 9.-SOme day
eleven-year-Oid Franklin Morrison may
become a great textile designer. He
lives at 3C}9 North Fifth street, in the
great textile district Of Philadelphia.
and last evening he was caught apply
ing mis- talent in changing frOcks Of
spOtIess white 20 polka dot dresses. As
the dresses upon which he made his ex-
perlments lid not belong 10 his mother
or sisters, but to strangers, the arrest
Of Franklin followed, and he will have
a chance 10 explain his ambitions 70
Magistrate GOrman.
The scene Of FrankIin's downfall was
at Fifth and Butler streets. The Red
Men were holding an all-week pOw-wow
at Central Park. ard the cars on Fifth
street are crowded nightly. Complaint
was made TO the police that crowds OF
small boys were throwing tar into the
cars. smeariEg and spOtting the dresses
OF the wOTen riders. Franklin's COM
paniOns escaped.
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
EMPIRE CITY CLUB
READY FOR RACES

NEW YORK. Aug. 9.-The officers OF
the Empire City Club gave dinner In
the clubhouse at the Youkers track last
eveEing-
They pointed out the various improve
ments that have been made preparatory
to the opening Of the race meeting to-
morrow, and showed that the arrange
ments for handling a big crowd have
been completed. The track was in
srected. and IT was the general opinion
Of the horsemrn present that fast time
would be made.
With the new field stand, there are
now seating accommodations for about
1000 persons. while there is standing
room for as many more. II there is an
overflow tomorrow the inf1eld viii be
thrcvn open for patrons, also for car
r:ages and automobiles. The entries for
tomoTrow's events will be announced to-
night. and from present indications
there will be no lack OF good horses.
IN the main betting ring there will be
about seventy bookmakers, while in the
field enclosure there will be eighty at
least,
The Washington times., 1907-08-09

It would take a long
time TO personally ask a
thousand people to look
at that property you have
for sale-and about ten of
them would comply with
your request. With pub
licity to help, you may
invite a whole cityful-
and all who would, in any
event, be interested, will
accept your invitation.
If it's business "ebb-
tide" with you, you can
make it look and seem like
your busy season by a
quick and sharp advertis-
ing campaign.
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
WATTS FOR DIVORCE
FOR FOURTEEN YEARS

TRENTON, N J.. Aug 9.-On q
charge of marital inndelity alleged TO
have been committed fourteen years
ago, after which the couple lived to-
gethcr for nine years, Mrs. Ellen +.
Walker. Of this city, has been granted
divorce from her husband, Frederick
a. Walker. superintendent Of one of the
plants, OF the Trenton Potteries Com
pany
The Walkers were married in 1881. and
Mrs. Walker alleges in her bill that on
October 10, 1893, she found her husband
and Mrs Ella Hill together in the
Walker home. Mrs. Walker said that
she lived In the same house with her
husband for nine years aIterward for
the sake Of their two children. TIE
children having grown up she decided
ITO obtain a divorce.
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
KITCHEN FIGHT ENDS
WITH BAIL FORFEITURE

For the alleged throwing Of a knife at
the head of Joseph Patterson. the chef
Of the Regent Hotel, John Brown, col
Ored. this morning forfeited S25 IN the
Police Court.
According to the statement Of officer
LIntler. who made the arrest, Patter-
son and Brown got into an alteration
in the kitchen that finally eliminated
with Browns picking up a huge carving
knife and hurting Il at Patterson's head
Brown was charged with assault.
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
Legal Notices.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA holding a Probate Court. No.
a 292. Administration.-This Is TO give notice
that the subscriber. Of the District OF Co
lumbia, has obtained from the Probate Court
of the District OF Columbia letters tesla
mentary on the estate Of Lewis G. Magruder.
late OF the District Of Columbia, deceased. All
persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof legally authenticated 70
the subscriber on or before the sTH DAY
OF AUGUST. A. d. 1905. otherwise they may
by law be excluded from all benefit Of sati
estate. Given under my hand this Sth day
Of August. 1901 LILLE MAGRUDER. l5ll
5th 81. NV. Attest. (ScaD JAMES TANNER.
Register Of Wills for the District Of Co
lumbia, Clerk OF the Probate Court WILL
son & BARKSDALE. Attorneys au9.16.23
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
TIGERS GATHERING
FORCE FOR FINISH

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 9.-The Tigers
want another first-class pitcher to back
UP Donovan. Mullin. Siever. and Killian
for the hard campaign ahead. and have
proposed a deal to Manager Watkins. of
indianapolis.
The Detroit club has already pur-
chased pitcher Summers from Indian
apOlis for s., 500. with the understanding
that he was to report at the close of the
season Detroit now offers pitchers
Eubank and Willett. who have failed to
make good in major league company,
and an extra $1,000 cash to get Summers
at once.
The Washington times., 1907-08-09
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO BY.

CSchedule In effect July 50. I0J7.)
100 p Mold DOMINION EMPRESS
week days-Stops at principal points IN r.
ginia- Nestibule train. standard coaches:
parIor car 10 Hinton, handled in No Is
from GordOnsvilie. which has a Ia carte
dining car and connects at Covington for
Virginia Hot Springs. Pullman sIeupers
Clifton Forge 10 Louisville. Cincinnati
Indianapolis. St Louis. and CHICAGO
S:I0 p. M.-New G o. Limited, Daily
Fast new vestibule train; stops only az
Gordonsville, Charlottesville. Stauntoo,
Clifton Forge. and COyington. Va; White
Sulphur Ronceverte, and Hinton, W. Va
Pullman sicepeIs TO Lexington, Louisville
Cincinnati. Indianapolis. ST Louis and
Chicago. Dining Cars. a Ia carte servIca
One night out
u:Io p Nj. F. =. LIMITED Daily
Solid vestibule train. Pullman sleepers 10
Cincinnati. Lexington. and Louisville
Compartment sleeping car to Virginia Hot
Springs week days Dining Cars, q Ia
carte service. Sleepers Cincinnati 70 Chi
cago and st. Louis. and Louisville to
Memphis. Nashville. and Southwest.
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and
Ohio offices. 5l3 Pennsylvania ave: 6G9 18th
st.. near F: and Sixth Street station. Tele-
phone, Main $780, for Pennsylvania r. R.
Cab Service. and Main 1c3s for c. q o.
Ticket Office jy3O-tf