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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
H. .. Az Poem.e

Thomas Bailey Aldrich was fond of retelling that anecdote of his own boy ish daring which appears ln his "Ponk- apog Papers," to the effect that upol 6rst entering James T. Fields office In the Old Corner Bookstore his eyes fell upon that kindly editor and publishers 3 memorandum book. open upon the ta- ble. MT. Fields was absent for the moment, and the youthful poet could not help noticing the impressive list of agenda Don't forget to mail R, w. F.. hls contract" Don't forget 0. W. Ills proofs" etc, whereupou the young Milton." who certainly deserved to succeed In his profession. wrote upon the memorandum book, Don't forget accept T. B, As poem" anL dlsappe red The poem was accepted. paid for and, trusst kindness of all. as Mr AK fich asserted. was never print ed. b$t the resourceful youth never lost h!d defereutial attitude toward the bearers pf those famous iultialed names that hal once preceded his own.-At- Iantic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
A Curious Widows Can.

A very curious cap forms the "wid- ow's weeds" of the Australia aborigine m one part of the great island conti- nent Near the northeast bend of tho Murray river 1t Is the custom for w.d- ows to attend upon the tombs Of their departed loris. Then, after shaving their heads, they cover them with pipe clay, kneaded into 3 paste. The head Is first covered with 2 net to prevent the clay from sticking too tightly 10 the skin-a misfortune which is partly averted by the amount of grease with which every Australian native is anoint- ed \ layer ot this clay several inches h thickness is plastesed over the head and when dry forms sort Of skull cap exactly fitting the head on which It was nodded As it weighs several pounds. the widows cap cannot be comfortable
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
The Rsasop Wac Plain,

There was woman" said law. YU, whose husband was killed in a nilroad accident. The railroad. to avoid suit, gave her 5000 damage. The sum satisfied the woman, but N month or two afterward. taking up . newspaper she read about man who had lost his leg in the same accident, and, behold. this man was given by shs company damages to the amount of N6oO. It made the woman mad. She hastened at once to the office of the railway's claim adjuster. She said bitterly:
 "'How Is this? Here you give &
 u $1,5OO for the loss of his leg.
 'le you only gave me 5000 for the
 of my husband.
 The claim adjuster smiled Gmiabiy
 said in q soothing voice:
 Madam. the reason Is quite plain. The $7.5O won't provide the poor nan with a new leg, whereas with your 5000 you can easily get new husband and perhaps better one e.'"- Kansas City Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
lsnden Iheaters Charm.

One of the delicious treats London offers ArnerfeSqs Is the acting and ac- eessories of her theaters. The or ehestra stalls or balcony stalls are very sumptuous and very roomy and are evidently created on purpose to ap- peal to hearty diners. The usher Is a very tidy young woman h black dress and coquettish cap and apron. pos sessed of sweet face and 8 stil! sweet CT voice. You pay her q sixpence for each programme. The stage settings are perfect in detail. Best of all is the elocution of the players. From the rising of the curtain even unto the go- Ing down of the same. each and every word uttered Is as clear and tuneful as the t!nkle of silver bell. You don't have to walt till the middle of the first act before you can even guess what the plot Is about Under these unusual circumstances the interest one takes in
 play Is greatly enhanced. and he
 ronders why an American company Is
 ot as we'll drilled.-Travel Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Suicide as Experiment.

\ wealthy young man named Lean dro Iulprota after taking rsfreshmeut st cafe in Naples called for pen and ink and wrote number of notes and letters He then quietly took out l small revolver and shot himself Ia the breast. One Of the letters found in his pocket runs:
 To the Curious Pubnc-In this century |. Is impossible voluntarily to leave this world without great efforts being made on the part of newspapers and curious people to discover the cause oc the deed. In my case wished to study netelpsychosts at close quarters. Is tha. not fine idea. So much has been written on the subject. and tt pleaSes me to discover instead of talking So I determined to dts and sec whether I shall be reborn In the form of come animal IT. would bs delightful % return to this world as a lion or rat rnis is why wanted to die. ADDIO.
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The Voice of the People.

Bob Toemos of Georgia was massive in frame and glant la intellect \ back country paper criticised a bill be was putting through the legislature ~ThiS sheet he roarel. aouriSlius t alofr at a public meeting tn Marietta els about the size of s boys shirt tad and Is called Nox Popult the voice 0c the people, It has been established eight years and has circulation of 100 weekly in state with l,00O, ,000 population. Voice Of tue people. Why. 1t Is the voice of one of the people. and he is an illiterate ass.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
British Army's First Trousers.

Perhaps the army revolution of deep ct interest to the soldier himself was that effected in 1923. when for the first eame he was put in trousers. The an 0ouncement from the horse guards took the following remarkable form His majesty has been pleased to ap- prove of the discontlauauce Of breech, =, leggings and shoes as part of the clothing of the infantry soldiers and Of blue gray cloth trousers and half boots being substituted" In order to indem nify the clothing colonels' for any hardship which the new order might cause 1t was decided that these gentle men should no longer be called upon eO provide the waistcoat Of Tommy but that Tommy should himself supply it out of his shilling & day. To reaS sure him it was pointed out that he was In position to do 80 with com. fort. because he would no longer have to buy gaiterS,-I4oudon Chronicle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
The First Gas Tubes.

William Murdoek. 6 Scottish mining engineer employed fn the Redruth mines, Cornwall. appears to have been the first to suggest that gas might be conveyed Ill tubes and used instead of lamps and candles. He made very E lious gas lantern for hiruself, with Wa.eh he used to light his way over the Cornish moors at night. This lan tern consisted of q bag filled with gas and fitted with tube, at the end of which the gas could be lighted. Carry Ing the bag under hts arm. Murdock used to light his way home at night On meeting any one 1t Es said that be WCU give the bag | squeeze and thus send eut long tongue Of flame. This sed to his being looked upon as the demon of the Cornish noors.-Londot Telegraph.
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Why Ace lmoroves Wines.

"Why do wines improve with age:"
 Because they marry" answered the expert
 Marry
 Yes. That l. the term used in the trade. This sherry We say, has mar r!ei we'll or that hook has married hastily We mean by wines mar r!age that it's different components- the alcohol, the sugar. the carbonic acid and so on-have blended together moothly. Tn new wine this blend ng. this marriage. has not yet taken place. and hence the harshness of new wines. Old wines are valued because the alcohol and sugar and acids and others have all married together into one fragrant compound"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Weather Vanes.

The best weather yanes are made with the greatest nicety and precision. So that they balance perfectly and turn with the least possible wear. The vane ts, of course. longer on one side ot the socket than on the other. or 1t would not turn with the wind, but its weight Is the same on both sides. IT st is $ narrow vane. for instance, the weight Of the solid head Is easily made Nual to that Of the longer projecting. put thinner feather end, and all vanes, whatever they may be, are Balanced IS to weight and so adjusted that they turn easily and with the least possible srtcttou
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
A PeeuIiarity of Criminals.

Policemen, in spite of their trouble m. solving what appear to be n-,.:Ss ~ less simple problems. are, ::vod of as &rting that the ordt6ary criminal be- 0Iays an amazINs lack or originality n support of f0his they point out that NA@ a cEs..nlnal Is arrested after do lpg sf"stretch" the second chargs aSett him Is generally for the same SOf crime. They explain this by
 ayihg that each failure or each loss ysnows the "crook" some point of which Ne had been ignorant. and 1t Is easy cce him to convince himself that next tune he will avoid that mistake and oe successful When he falls and Is ar re0ted the law shows him just where 0o bungle.l. and the gamblers love of 3king lance urgC him to try his luck at .ht ol game once more. Then there l. also always to be considered tho unconscious and gritty" determi- nation to make . success of the thing anyhcw.-New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Let No One Boast.

Nevertheless, let no one boast. Just as every man. though he be the great est genius. has very definite ltmita tions n some one sphere Of knowledge. and nus attests his common origin with .he essentially perverse and stupid mass of mankind. so also has every nan something h his nature which ts positively evil. Even the best-uay. the coblest-character will sometimes sur, prise us by isolated traits of depravtty as though 1t were ro acknowledge hi, einshlp with the human race. In which villainy-uay. cruelty-is to be found i'll chat degree.-SS hopenhauer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
lt pays to Advertiee.

~ theatrical manager was holding kta on the value of publicity the oth.
 0ay and pointed his moral with this: EWhen the teacher was absent from - schoolroom, Billy. the mischIevous " of the class. wrote on the black. ooord:
 Billy Jones can hug the girls bet. - than any boy In school
 Upon her return the teacher called 19m up to her desk.
 William. did you write that?' she osked, pointing to the blackboard "Yes, ma'am,' said Bully.
 Well, you may stay after school. oaA she, 'as punishment
 The other pupils waited for Billy to Some out, and then they began guyius Am.
 "Got . licking. didn't your Nope said Billy. . Got jawedr Nope
 What did she dor they asked. 'Shan't tell said, Billy. but 1t pays Q advertise '"-Des Moines Register end Leader.
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The Whole . Show,

When Bubinsrein was travelling through the United States upon con cert tour 1T chanced that Baruum's cir ccs followed exactly the same route chosen by ths great Russian. On one occasion when the train was filed with snake eharrne-. acrohats. clowns and the like the guard. noticing perhaps Rueinstein's remarkable appearance asked him, Do you belong to che shown Turning his leonine head with savake shake. RublnsteIn derceig gcowled out. Str I am the show"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Just as a Precausioc.

In a small village in the soath oe Scotland an elder in the parish church was one day reprovtng an old woman syho was rather tue worst for liquor by ss6yansg, Sarah, don't you know that you should ty from the temptery Sarah (uot too well pleased lee yer, ser, Elter-Oh, Sarah. I have down, sSarah-Aweei, think ye'll be uane the wxur Q anither futter.-Scottish Amer lean.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
STATE FAIR SPECIAL
Between Pine Bluff and Hot Springs
 On the Following Schedule.

Leave Pine Bluff 7:15 3. n. Arrive Ho. Springs 1o:15 n.
 Returning-Leave Hot Springs 1:30 ?. n. Arrive Pine Bluff 10:3l ?. n. This special train will be main tained every day during the State Fair at Hot Springs. October 5 to F h addition co special our regular train service will be maintained on the following schedule: Leave Pine Bluff 1i:3o 3. n. and 7:3o ?. n. Arrive Hot Springs $40 ?. n. and 11:05 ?. n.
 GEO. W. THOMAS, G P. A.
 H. E. MARTIN, Sup-.
 H. \. ATWOOD. Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Aids .r Humanity.

No women have done more for hu- marity and for the individual than the old maid reforner and the old maid aunt There Is none to whom we owe . deeper debt or gratitude and nona whom we could uoc better spare, says writer iu the Cosmopolitan, for be sure of this, God sends oId maids into the world to do the work that the rest of us leave undone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Some Of the leading Wholesale Bune Men who soc and merit dheral share your patronage.
FINE BLUFF IRON WORKS. HeneraI Founders and Maehinists-

Brass and Iron Castings and Ma chine Repairing Stock Of all stand ard goods and castings carried in stock al the time. Locomotives, En- glnes and Boilers Repaired Long distance telephones, day, 476; night. 53 Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Note we operate our machine shop both day and night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
INDIGESTION
A Disorder that Breeds Dis- ease in the Body, and an Easy Way to Cure it.

Take care of the stomach and you will have little need for the doctor.
 When the stomach begins to show signs of disorder; when the food digests slowly and with discomfort; when you have heartburn; feel bloated and uneasy, you are in condition that needs atten- ton.
 Prickly Ash Bitters corrscts the dis. ordered stomach by strengthening and toning up the digestive organs, driving the badly digested food into the bowels and thence out of the iystem.
 Constipation is ues rly always pres- ent when the stomach becomes sour or disorderei." nickly Ash Bitters con. tainf the medicinal qualities which act as restorative and regulator for the stomach and bowels. It strengthens the digestive organs, cures constipation and prevents the return of bilious conditions.
 Thousands of people who have re- ceived lasting benefit from this great remedy willingly testify to its power in curing indigestion, constipation and kid. ney trouble.
 II suffered from constipation for years. and sied many remedies. but Priekiy Ash Bitsecs il the only medicine that has ever done me any good. Through its use am now in good health and entirely free from all traces of my former t1oable."-B. P. sryGALL, Winnsboro, Louisaaa-
 Get the genuine with the figure
 ''3" in red on front label.
 Sold by druggists. Price $1.OO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
BRIDGE LETTING.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept. 2, 1901.
 In pursuance 10 law I will let ac the front door ot the court house ;1 the city of Pine Bluff, at 12 o'clock noon. on Saturday, October 12. 1907, a con- tract for building first class bridge across the ditch ac Linden street ani Tenth avenue, city of Pine Bluff. Bridge B fee: long. Plans and Spec:- hcaGons can De seen a. my office.
 JAMES GOULD, s-2.-12r County Judge.
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Crazy eeccia.

Crazy people never act together" declares the superintendent of q large asylum for the insane. "If one inmata attacks an attendant. as sometimes happens, the others would lock upon T. as no affair of theirs and simply watch it. The moment we discover two or more inmatas working together we would know they were on the road to reco very"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Eew lie caual,t Them.

Archbishop Whabeig had trus sense of grammar, says an old Engiish- man who remembers him, and delight ed to spring catch questions. One vas What is the g0carive of catp'
 Generally the assured answer waa 70 catrn'
 The archbishop would smile then and say, sSo; pusa Duea!"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
The Possibility.

Stage Manager-Great snakes! Stopl Don't move that scene yet.
 Supe-Its most time.
 Don't touch it. Juliet Is there dead tn the tomb. If you move that canvas it will let in draft and she'll sneeze. Kansas City Independent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
The Focus.

Three sons who had gone vast to make their fortunes in cattl r&ising wrote home for an appropr;ata slt,'se to give their ranch. The r,'9l3A t GUS, , did not seesa especially zJ. Fl aatil the explanation was fort flag, The place where the sons raise meat. - Lippincott's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
The Four af Than.

SmIth-Good morning. Jones' [ heag fou have I son ald heir ,Innes--Yes es, UT household now represents the 5aired Kingdom. [ am English. my gte's Irish, the nurse ls Scotch. and he baby wails s-LiverpooI Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
conSsnial Emplosrert.

The high prize of life, the crownln,c fortune of man. Is to be born to some pursuit which finds him tn employ menr and happiness. whether 1t be a3 make baskets or hroadswor,is or carat t> CT statues or songs. Emerson
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07

The key to health is in the kidneys and liver. Keep these organs active and you have health, strength and cheerful spirits. Prickly Ash Bittars is a stimuiant for the kidneys. regu- lates the liver, stomach and bowels. A golden household remedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Takes Them In.

veaeherS-Aave you looked up the meaning of the word "imblbes." Fan uyy Fanny-,Yes. ma'am. Teacher We'll, what does 1t meant Fanny-Te take in. Teacher--Yes. Now give 8 sentence using tue word Fanny-My auut imbibes boarderA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
ISAAC DREYFT-S.

Our wholesale tspartmsnr $ com plete in Dr- Goods, Furnishins- No- tions and Hats. Quick delivery and quantities to suit is our strong point. 122-12t-f26-12S Main strae+. Pima Bluff, Arkansas.
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Eia Wiesv of lt.

Bond Don't you realize that mar rtaga hruaGena q man? Bene,licc-Oh yes. I supCnsa it can ke put that way, but "natrens" is the w1rti I've always used-Lontfan Tit-E -Eits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07
Able For tha Rest.

William. were you ever whipped at school" Qoeried the visitor.
 'Only by the teacher" was the rath CT significant repy.-Chieago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07

pray. first. for good heaitn;. then tor prosperity; thirdly, for happinesa, and. lastly. tiA owe DO man anything Philemon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07

Ths population of the world averages 100 women to avery 100 men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-07

Telephone us your order when il aee1 of Job printing. Both phones.
 ADAIS PRINTING co,
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20

Valparaiso, June 18-A dispatch from Valdivia states that the city was visited by severe earthquake at an early hour this morning, which practically wiped out the city, and caused a considerable loss of life. Thirty-four bodies have already been recovered.
 San Francisco, June 18-The Supervisors have elected President of the board Gallagher as Mayor. Supervisor O'Neill made a bitter speech before the board, charging that tn" election had been forced by Langdon.
 Washington, June 18- The change in Japanese ambassadors is looked upon with disfavor by the administration. It is feared that Baron Kanoka will prove to be very radical, and that his coming will make the relations between the State department and the Jap anese legislation far less cordial than now exists.
 Seattle, June 1S-In an effort to save the life of Antone Mover, who was bathing in Lake Samamish, Mrs. Mover, her two daughters and
 ister were drowned
 Denver, June 18-The conven- tion of the Western Federation of Miners today passed resolutions condemning Justice McKenna, of the U. $. Supreme Court, declaring that he is tool of the Southern Pacific railroad.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20
Don't Need Insurance :?

Are you sure? 271 persons died during 1906, in the first year after they insured in the New Tor Life. Suppose they lad said th' same thing. See Cr:rv today.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20
PETTIBONE REFUSES
Won't Confess and Con-
 vict Haywood.

Boise, June 18-It has been brought out that, after Orchard, the state had placed great reliance in the testimony of Pettibone. who had promised to make a complete confession, to convict Haywood Pettibone now refuses to testify. and unless he can be induced to make the promised confession, 1t is very doubtful if the prosecution will succeed in obtaining a convic- tion.
 London, June 1S-It is an- nounced that Mrs. Potter Palmer is engaged to the Earl of Munster.
 San Francisco, June 1S-The hot wave has stru;k this city, the thermometer yesterday registering 85. There was one prostration-
 Hague, June 1S-The progress sives are working hard for univer- sal peace, but it is thought Very unlikely that they will succeed in bringing about the disarmament agreement.
 Seattle. June 1S- The schooner North sailed this morning for Al aska with materials for the con struction oi school houses at Coo win bay, Sinuk, Port Clarence, Rampant. and at Diomodes Point, near Port Clarence.
 Boise. June 1S-'rhe prosecution has recalled Orchard to the stand to clear up defective statements re- lative to the Steunenberg murder conspiracy. Adams will not be called as witness for the prose. :ution, but will ke left for the de- fense..
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20
GUARD PEACE ENVOYS
Revo1utiOnists Want to Kill Russian Envoys
 at Hague

being guarded day ana nlght. There are a number of members of the Russian revolutionary party here, who will make an attempt upon the lives of the envoys at the first opportunity.
 Stovepipe. June 15-Scotty. the Death Valley miner, exchanged shots yesterday with party of prospectors, with the result that two of the prospectors were wounded.
 San Francisco, June 15-Mayor Schmitz, with the assistance of the sheriff, made his escape from jail last night, and the two are now in hiding, where 1t is expected they will remain until after sentence has been pronounced.
 Hague, June 15-The Worlds Peace conference opened here this morning. The representatives of the several Uropean countries are far from being in accord, and it is expected that the American dele gates will act as harmonizers.
 St. Petersburg, June 17-The Douma refused to surrender to the authorities thirty-fve of it's mem- bers, charged with being implicated ill the plot to assassinate the czar, and at midnight, Saturday. the czar dissolved that body. The city is now an armed camp, and a rev. olytion extending throughout the entire empire is looked for. The government is pushing prepara- tions to quell any upr ising.
 San Francisco, June 17-It is believed that Schmitz will return here in July when his appeal will have been acted upon. It is thought a new trial will be set for next year.
 Paris, June 17-JaLan has bor- rowed about one Billion of dollars from France, which insures France to Japan as an ally in case of war, as French investors will demand that their interests be protected.
 Madrid, June 17-A bridge across the river Manzanares. col iapsed this morning while crowded with traffic, precipitating more than one hundred people into the river. The total number of miss ino cannot he learned. but 1t is