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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
A NEW YEAR INJUSTICE.
The 1arkeepe,. Complains of the Good
 Resolution Habit.

The earkceper Complains of the Gcud
 Resolution Habit.
 "John, I'll have to lay you off for t!.. 6rst two weeks of the new year You Harry, will have to lay off week. :"
 The speaker. leans man, stood in s splendid and spacious beer saloon. 2 place of polished mahogany. onyx co umns. great mirrors and large painl ings of beautiful women. Ropes ap wreaths of evergreen twined about t!,e pillars and the electrcliers and on t,, passive bar stood bowl of frat unch, for 1t was New Years day.
 'Yes, boys," said the lean ma,t you'll lave to go.''
 What for, boss !'' asked the youn. ,r of the two bartenders Mechande ally with his woolen bar clotl, he P, ! 1shed the bar till 1t shone again. 1T, anxiously he gazed in his empioya, face.
 "why, John, you ought to kyon what for''
 The saloon keeper spoke impatierHs 4 fat man entered from the street, aI. preached the bar with reluctant stel then all of sudden turned hurried., and departed.
 .'Well. I'll be danged!" said Barter ,lo. John. That's the fourth fellow ha, done that this mornin'. Whats 1t meal anyway?'
 You ought to know what 1t means John," repeated the saloon keeper It's meaning Is the cause of your sus pension.''
 "Yes. John.' the man resumed; you! suspension Is caused by the New Years swear off of that fellow ant thousands like him. All over the hroae land, John, countless numbers of mes swear off drinking for year on New Years day. Half of them stick tt s their swear off for a week, and tll. other half, with just d few exceptions stick to 1t for two weeks lhoS, two weeks uf January John are a ways the two poorest weeks OH tht publican's calendar. He can't pay ex penses: hence he retrenches: hence he lays off prudent. industrious youne chaps like you-chaps with i. ru by, so that they can stand little idle ness without privation.'
 "All right. But" said John sulxily-- ''but ain't got nothing put by. and think it's shame that my poor Wife and innocent babe have got to snffe, It this joyous holiday season thrus the swear of Of a lot of foolish thoughtless men. It don't seem righ nor just."- Philadelphia Bulletin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
For Police Judge.

We are authorized to announce 4. |T. WHITELAW as candidate for Police Judge, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. January F, 1909.
 We are authorized to announce J. R. STEWART as a candidate for re- election for Police Judge, subject 60 the action of the Democratic primary.
 January F, 1905.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
 A Queer Coincidence.

While serial story was running !, . certain magazine lady in Johannes burg wrote to the publisher aslli' whether Christian Lys (the author nom de plume) was assumed or no' ehe herself was Mrs. s, who WI trying to trace an nncestt of her Ia husband. who was descendan: r Joan of Arc. Mr. Brebner, the aut!lo In question, wrote assuring her tha his pen name was a family one. t forbears having come from Aberdec. Strangely enough, 1t came odt that !.a family came also from Aberdeen an; their name was Brebner.--Pall Ms Gazette,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
For City Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce MIR. HARDY KILGORE as a candidate for City Treasurer, at the ensuing elec- tion. subject to the action of the Dem-
 ocratic primary. January 12, 1909. We are authorized to announce V. |B. ALEXANDER as q candidate for City Treasurer, subject to the action |of the Democratic primary, January |1o, 1909.
 We are authorized to announce
 Beaure. Hut as 8 candidate for City Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic primary, Januarys F, 1909 Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
Cochineal.

CocAineal, 50 much used for coloril table jellles and also given to infant % a domestic remedy for whoopin cough, ls the whole insect of a clas called coccus, but only the females ar used. Why3 Because the insects ar captured by suffocating them with tn moke of fires below the trees on whic they live, and as the males have wings while the females have none, the geu uemen take to flight when the atmos phere becomes unpleasantly waru having their ladies to their fate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
PiIorin,s and Puritaus,

The pilgrims, or, as they are of,e called, the 'pilgrim fathers" we' tho seventy -four men and the twehi. sight women, members of the Joh Robinson's church, who sailed in II Mayflower from Leyden to Mort America and landed at Plymouth Roc where they founded . colony Dec. 2 1920. The Puritans were the En glis nonconformists who came over late tho name being given to them on n count of their supposed great puri! of doctrine, life and dlscipline.-- Ne York American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
THE cHILDREN's HOLIDAY.
In China New Years h the L,tt|,
 Ones Great Festival

Ones Great Festival.
 Except at the Chinese New Yeal which comes in February. it Is Yer. hard to catch a glimpse of children il China. Little beggars will run beside you for miles to earn l cash. a copper coin with square hole in the middle If 1t. worth the twentieth of | cent. but children who have parents to care for them seem to be kept il doors all the time or only allowed t., play in walled yards and gardens. We used to say to each other: "Why. where eHre the children7 Haven't they got any?' But at New Years we found out that they had. This Is the great holiday of all the year in China. when everybody hangs out flags and colored lanterns and sets off flrecrackers. (We borrowed our custom of firecrackers for the Fourth of July from China 2 New Years.) All the people put on their best clothes and the children the best of all, jackets and trousers Of bright blue or green or yellow or pur pls, the boys and the girls so much alike that you can only tell them apart by their hair. The boys of course is braided in a pigtail, and the girls is done up on her head with silver pins or, If she's very grand little girl. with gold or jade. Thus decked out, the children go walking with their proud papas and mammas and often go lo tho theater which is a rare treat for them.
 Perhaps Chinese children have romp, ing plays together, but they always look as if they were born grown up St. Nicholas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
Whore Now Yeare Lasts . Month

Whore Now YeAre laets . Month.
 The celebration of New Years Is carried on more extensively in Japan than In any other country. The reason for this can only be accounted for by the fact that the custom has beer handed down to succeeding genera tions for centuries. The time the oc casion involves is quite lengthy. last. ing from the 18th of December (Koto Hajime-viz. beginning of things, to the 18th of January (Hokonin no yabu- irD, which is, apprentices' holid:;y On both of the occasions sort If stew is eaten. composed of red beans rice sliced fish and konnyaka root
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
Every Little elt Helps.

'rYou say you encouraged our friend to make another New Years resoln honY'
 "I did," answered the man whose heart is all right.
 ssBut don't you know te'il break it tt the end of six weeks at tbe least calculation ?"
 s4I hope not And even If he does he'll be six weeks ahead of the game" :"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
Warninos.

Mrs. Etubb--I notice 50 many mar hed men save the receipted mllline bills. What use do they make of them
 Ar. Etubb-Charity. Mrs. 6tubb-Char lU7 MT. Stubb-Yes; they are sen around to the bachelor clubs to war any reckless member who might L' thinking about plunging into the SCI of matrimony Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
A Persuader.

sDld you make any New Years reso lution?' asked Miss Miami Brown.
 ssNoy'' answered Mir. Erastus Pink IT. but doue persuaded-Mistah Colii flower to make one. After got thoc yith him at de las parlor social he VI willin' to promise dat he'd stop lryin' to pick 'sturbances foheyer an 91or.w '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
Hs.. Postscript.

"Why does woman always add postscript to her letterY'
 "Well." answered the ungallan wretch. "she probably figures out | her own mind what her letter h;l made you think and then tries { have the last word"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

At the solicitation of many of my fellow citizens, I hereby authorize the Pine Bluff Graphic to announce my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary to be held on January F, 19O9
 ]. l.. CALDWELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29

We are authorized to announce w. l.. TONEY as a candidate for Mayor for his second term, subject to the action of the Democratic primary Jan uary F, 1909
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
 FOR RENT.
Dwellings.

Dwellings. No. 313 Cherry St. room dwelling No. 2009 West 5th avenue, 4 room dwelling.
 No. 2003 West 5th avenue, room dwelling.
 Desk room for rent. I have a greater demand for dwell ings than I am able to supply. Ii you have a dwelling vacant it would pay you to place it with me. solicit share of your insurance represent Old Line Companies, Tele- phone me and will call.
 CHAS. HANCOCK. Insurance, Real Estate and Loans.
 Office l1S Pine Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29

HICKORY WOOD co.-2ooe we., Sixth Street. Old phone 1896. Ne~ phone 206. All kinds of stove wool and blocks. Al orders given promp, attention. Wood delivered to an, part of city. Yours for service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29

TAs man who yambles is . del' 1sl. but the man who ,Samblss - eankinues to lose ' . cc3uenn' 019 Du4DAlA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
The Trouble.

Jones-I understand there is troub,t between Mrs. Poet and her husband Smith = Yes. He couldn't sell hi. poems, and she couldn't eat them, & ohe left him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-29
Rsy'sed Version.
T. feneCnbef

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 ko ho01. where was born {. AS3 Fl he 1anitor. bellboy. butcher boy \ 9 box. bOotblack. elevator man gSl vnboy Chs1atmas morn.
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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
M'CAREY'S PAVILION
BUSY WITH TRAINERS
Gardner Goes Four Fast Rounds win
Young McCattell and is
Anxious to Meet
Baker

McCareys pavilion was busy place
Sunday afternoon with three or the
bows who are to take part in the mixed
program of boxing Tuesday evening
putting on the finishing touches 10
their hard preparations for the events
which mean so much to the aspirants
for f1stic honors.
Dale Gardner used all the apparatus
in the training quarters and then end
ed up with four fast rounds with
Young McCattel. After his rub down
Gardner declared the weeks prepara-
ton had placed him on edge for the
battle with Howard Baker, which is ex-
pected to be one of the fastest scraps
the pavilion has seen in many day.
Harry Rose was not idle, having
used the highways near the pavilion
in the morning and then worked at the
pavilion in the afternoon. When he
had finished his gymnasium work he
boxed five rounds with Kid McGovern
and seemed to be in as good condition
for the ten-round' bout with Frank
Carsey as the short time since the
match was made would allow. Mike
Kutchos also worked hard. using NC
Cattel for his sparring partner and
he had the kid in a bad way before the
four sessions were ended.
The Jap was satisfied to do his train
ing in a gymnasium. where he has had
the benefit of an experienced teacher
and also the help of Howard Baker,
who is training these latter days at
the same place. Baker is in prime
shape, being much improved over his
condition when he met Montana Kid at
San Bernardlno.
Jimmy w lsh knocked off all kinds of
training Sunday except his daily spin
on the road, not caring to put on the
gloves at all during the day. He will
take a short walk Monday and that
will end his exercise. Walsh is in his
usual good condition and feels conf
dent of getting the decision over Eddie
Menney.
Menney did much work on the last
day of his preparation, doing road
work in the forenoon and finishing up
his afternoons work with three fast
rounds with Joe Riviera and the same
number with Kid Snyder. Menney
tipped the scale at 11S pounds and will
endeavor TO be as heavy as possible
and come within the 120-pound limit.
George Memsic had Frank Carsey In
tow and kept the Chicago boy from do
ing much work, his trips on the road
twice Sunday being all the effort used
during the day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
DR.. j. A. Mead
ass S. broadway, Los Angeles, G

TOO o. DIOhuWhyb Aos hHbciest S"''
Your money refunded cheerfully II you are
not satisfied.
Motel have correctly foretold without
single failure. all the championship prizs
fights, international yacht races, leading
events of public interest. such as elections.
Japanese Chinese and Spanish American
wars and financial situations for the last
twenty years.
l challenge any Astrologer to equal the ac-
curacy of my predictions in any given. case
for 500 to $1,000. l gave the result OF the
yacht race six days before they were sailed.
the time of the winning race within nfty-
eight seconds for the San Francisco Exam
liner, published over my signature sept. H.
1895. The result of the Sullivan Corbett con-
test for the Examiner. 1 correctly foretold
the commencement of the Spanish American
length and result. correctly, for the Hart
ford Times. and IL was published over my
signature in Hartford Times April 5. ls9s.
l can and do tell the of children be-
fore birth, the natural law governing the
event. I teach competent pupils Astrology.
street, Dorchester, Mass, q week In adj
vance the exact hour her brother would
die and the disease, and told her OF the
total loss of the steamer Portland" Also
Mrs. Colonel Woodruff of 1914 Broad street,
Hartford, Conn, the time of her husband
death two months in advance. ] ioretoid tne
sex of a child before birth to Charles g. Ben
ton of 421 Market street, San Francisco
Cal. 1. foretold the arrival Of steamer
bound to Boston, overdue, to MRS. u. r.
Henderson of 10 Day street, Nortn Cam
bridge, Mass, to within one minute OF the
arrival, four days in advance.
will give 500 to any one that prats ss.
these statements untrue. Hundreds OF US
timonials are on file in my oince' 'sS
all letters to
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
CUE WIZARD SUFFERING
FROM STOMACH TROUBLE
Jake Schaefer, Oid=Time Billiard Ex-
pert, Has Practically Closed His
Career as Master of
the Game

The sun seems about to set on one
of the most remarkable careers known
to the world of sport--that of Jacob
Schaefer, wizard" of the cue for thir-
ty-f1ve years. Jake is suffering from
stomach trouble, and while not in any
think like a moribund condition, his
ability to run with the hunt for cham
pionships has been sadly impaired. So
much so that George Sutton again gets
the 1871 balk line title by default. This
is the second time that Schaefer de-
faulted this honor to Sutton, the other
occasion being in Paris, when he ar
rived with his money twenty -four hours
after the time limit had expired. SUIT
ton has now held the title thrice, with
out winning it once. forfeits covering
his acquisition of it in each instance.
But Jake, the little marvel of the
cue, has won his honora by hard work.
Not only that, but he blaZed the trail
that others now follow. 1t was Jake
who brought the game up from a
mere straight rail contest to its pres
ent difficult one of 18inch balk. one
shot in. Rail nurse, anchor nurse, balk
line nurse, all the finesse of the game
Schaefer developed; and from time to
time he astonished the world with his
marvellous WizardlY. We have our
Hopes and other little lights OF today
who are doing well by following the
footsteps of Jake; but even sicldy as
he has been for several years they
have never been able to quite master
the old fellow. They heat him now and
then, but ne has so far come back
often enoug to show that the hOnors
they win are not empty and must be
fought for.
Now it seems that this old guardian
of title is about to lose his grip on the
game he made famous
No city will regret his retirement
more than st. Louis, where for years
he spent his time improving his skill
and studying the points of the game
which were to make it what it is today
and himself world famous.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
BOXER ENTERTAINS
CROWD OF ADMIRERS
English Lightweight Hooks Up with
Three Partners in Fast Bouts.
Brooks Camp Busy
Place

There was real mix-up yesterday
afternoon at Jack Doyle's Vernon
training quarters. where Freddie
Welsh is preparing for his twenty-five
round fight with Phil Brock.
Welsh gave an open air exhibition
before one of the largest crowds that
has yet journeyed to Doyle's new
camp. At least 500 persons were pres
ent and great many of these were
women. The Jeffries management has
decided to admit women to their
Decoration day fight.
After going through the usual trani-
ing stunts the Englishman hooked up
with Peter Sullivan, the husky lad
who is to fight the fifteen-round pre-
liminary against Kid Dalton. and for
a good twenty minutes the pair gave
as good an exhibition of classy fighting
as is often seen at a real prize fight.
Sullivan is the heavier of the two but
Welsh more than offset this disad-
vantage by his cleverness in blocking
and the nimbleness of his footwork,
and at both of the latter arts the
Britisher is a postmaster.
He then clashed with Young Carsey
for three rounds, and it seemed as
though the latter would not be con-
tent unless he sent his opponent
spinning over the dreamland route. 1t
was the same story when Welsh faced
Charlie Boesen; this youngster also
tried to land his haymakers. There
were no training gags with these
lively lads; they tried to deal the
knockouts, and Welsh had to admin
lister a severe drubbing to quiet them
Brock also had a little excitement
at his East Side quarters. In the aft
ernoon he faced Kid Dalton for FIVE
rounds, and it was simply slap-bang
exhibition from start to finish. Phil
then entertained the crowd by giving
a seven-round bag punching exhibit
ton, and afterward hit up the dummy
and pulleys for a few minutes. Brock
appears to be in excellent physical
condition and says he is confident of
winning his fight with the English
man.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
STATE LEAGUE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
FRESNO, May 17.-Fresno's superio-
rity made farce of the game with san
Francisco here today, the locals WIN
ming IL to /. Miller was invincible and
KnelPs bunch muffed the ball and
threw it away at critical moments.
Score:
Fresno IL, hits II, errors 0.
San Francisco /, hits 4, errors s.
Batteries-Brooks and Blankenship;
Bodie, Rollander and Conrad.
SAN JOSE, May 17.-After the first
inning today, when Alameda touched
up Stricklett for two doubles and a
single, and scored but once owing 70
Strickett's two assists to first, the local
pitcher had the Indian sign on the visi-
tors. who got but two hits in the last
eight innings. Score:
San Jose s, hits s, errors 8.
Alameda 1, hits 8, errors 8.
Batteries-Strickett and Eager; John-
son and Burns.
TACOMA, May 17.-Tacoma won the
morning game by hard hitting. In the
afternoon the game stood Tacoma l.
Butte in the fourth, when the game
was called on account of rain. Score:
Tacoma 5. hits II. errors 5.
Butte 1, hits 4, errors l.
SAN JOSE, May ia batting rally
in the sixth inning. which Melted Santa
Barbara five runs, defeated Oakland
at Santa Cruz today in game OF
which Walthours running one-handed
catch of a line drive was the feature.
Score:
Santa Cruz s. hits s, errors 2.
Oakland 2, hits 5. errors 3.
Batteries-Loucks and Hoag; Water
bury and Bliss.
SACRAMENTO May 17.-Stockton
won today, to 2. In the sixth .lnnlns
Stockton got two men on bases through
questioned decisions, when Brown
made a wild throw, allowing the Stock
tonians to score. Henderson was
steady throughout. Score:
Stockton 8, hits 5, errors l.
Sacramento 2, hits 6, errors 2.
Batteries Henderson and Dash
wood; Brown and Byrnes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
SUNDAY BALL GAMES

The following amateur games were played
yesterday:
At Santa Anita-santa Anita 8. McCor-
micks 10.
independent League
At Santa Anita--Home Council 7, Pendo
16.
At Belvidere-Wieland 49, Belvidere IL.
At Arcadia-Lukes 10, Santa Anita o.;
eleven innings
At Florence-Meeks 9, Florence 10; twelve
innings.
Wholesalers League
At Agricultural park-Simpsons IL, Ra-
cycles 6.
At Norwalk--Norwalk 8, Owls 4.
At Thirty-eighth and Santa Fe---All Stars
7, Pendo g.
At Rivera-Pico Heights !, Rivera g.
At Washington and Alameda--Point Set
tiers IS, Angeleno Heights 3,
At Steveresa avenue-Neidmore 10, Mount
Pleasant 2.
At Hynes-Colored Giants Q, Hynes o.
At Colyton-Colyton Z, Simpson, Jr. /.
At Sixteenth and Santa Fe--Winsdor l,
Solona 8.
At Thirty-eght hand Alameda-Hughes
Q, All Stars 8.
At Huntington park-Wells Fargo 0,
Huntington Parks 10.
At Highland Park-Highland Park T. Es-
perantos 8.
At North Pasadena-Wholesale Hardware
and Iron 8. North Pasadena 4.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
DR.. j. A. Mead
SUITE 8 AND 9
AIS SOUTH BROADWAY

IN, o,wavs willing to back my judg.
mani On anv event with $40 to s100-or more.
/ '' am u the ' only Astrologer that correctly
foretells coming events for the press over
his own signature and address; l am now az
candidates for the presidency of the United
states which will DO published in The
Herald, and l will back my Judgment with
$1,000 give a full Life Reading with the
Horoscope for $50 up to the time Of death.
In writing to advertisers kindly mention
The Herald. Home telephone F4106. SLIT
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
WIN GAME
WITH cHRISToPHER-LEVYS

A large crowd gathered at Joy park yes
terday and witnessed the two games be-
tween the Southern State league teams.
The first game between the Dyas- Clines
and the Christopher evys was won by the
former team. Score to 2.
The second game between the Salt Lakes
and Morans was won by the former. Score
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
ANGELS LOSE LAST
GAME WITH PORTLAND
FINE FIELDING DESPITE WET
GROUNDS
Garrett Holds Local Players Down te
One Hit and No Runs, and
Strikes Six Men
Out
STANDING OF THE CLUBS

PORTLAND, May 17.-Garrett let
Los Angeles down with only one hit to-
day, while the Beavers found Thorsen
for ten. Drizzling rain fell on the field
all during the matinee. 1t was mar
velously fielded game, considering the
slippery condition of the grounds. Port
land won all three games played in the
series. Score:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
OAKS LOSE DOUBLE
HEADER TO FRISCO
WILLIAMS SCORES ON HIT BY
MELCH0IR
Afternoon Game Ends In the Eighth,
When Seals Make Four Runs
with No Outs-WIIis
in the Box
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17-san
Francisco won the morning game. ten
innings, from Oakland by a score of
to 2. In the tenth Williams got a hit
and stole second while Melchoir
Knocked the ball over the fence In
the afternoon game San Francisco won,
to 5. The locals won the game in
the eighth inning, when they made four
runs Score:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-18
SCORE BY INNING


Struck out-By Garrett 6. Thorsen 4
Bases on balls-Off Garrett 2, Thorsen b
Two-bass bit--Ryan Double play-Bra
shear to Smith. Sacrifice hits-Dan2ig
Cooney First ON errors-Portland l. WIG
pitch-Thorsen. Left on bases-Los An
geles g. Portland TO- Time of game--1:4 40
Umpire-Perrne.