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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Qualities of the Oyster.


 A San Franciscan has discovered [ new method of cutting short recjta.S that promise to become too long wind ed An acquaintance of his who has a local reputation as a bore was one day holding forth at some length whe'l the Californian interrupted him with. By the way, did l ever tell you tn. story of the oyster?''
 On receiving negative reply he COL tinued:
 Ut seems that when oysters are talk en from the sea they often open taeif shells so that the jlice or liquid rt3l}> out. AS this is undesirable, the eXps.a encea oyster gathercr has tub of - ter close et hand infa which the oy&le. .s plunged as s8o!. as t He&ins u C er f. shell
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Iron W orks

PINE BLUFF IRON WORKs-Gen- eral Founders and Machinists. Brass and Iron Castings and Machine Re pairing. Stock of all standard goods carried in stock all the time. Locomotives, Engines aud Boilers Repaired Long distance telephones, day, 476; night, 334 P.He Buff, Ar kansas. Note: We crate our machine shop both day nd night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Eh0OL GARDEN RULES.
, Massachusetts institL:ion ls
 Managed by Yemen.

Managed by Wemen.
 sol garden In Watertown
 as adopted the following
 the Los Angeles Tires 'OL. and pilnctusl In attendance ,- --An orderly, Keep record correctly, Leave tools cleaned 1t away beferc going home Be SonS to all. and if absent or lat l excuse S1,. parent CT te.ylle, bny one repeatedly breaks tho$' ais relation with tie school W hate. The classes meet twice .lWednest.ay &fter school a'' >Say nlorning one hour each per ; Fher will work in the &lr,.e..
 n tie summer vacation. Ii q ,1s absent, substitute Is ser. or pins of green and white; d. < telling garden. number and time tss. Notebooks are kept. recG;'5 te temperature, attendance. dat' bf planting, plan Of garden an Y1er notes they care to record.
 kn insects are found or birI:
 questions are asked end notice Of their habits, etc. During the Ter children will be taken in sma :. ! b on short walks to hear the f Nof nature. The children alreaG! dvlce to parents. telling them the methods for planting cucumberS beans and setting out tomato The parents aud friends tak interest, visiting the garden
 the children work, helping
 heir notes correctly and the ea; tgood order The Woman's cln; She expenses and has the bust arrangement of the garden. Tll'.ss ftaken up the work in mo betory and helpful way.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Sure Cure.

Here's letter from a young mat, said the answers to correspondents ed ltor, "who wants to know how he ea: breal- himsclf-of the cigarette habit
 "Tel him t. 1aa"1,v q strong minded woman who objects tc 1t, grow.e. tio snak- editor. Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
S.S.S. DLSoD 2SIDfS HuMGRs Sxn

lhe the body but through thousands of pores and glands performs the great and work regulating of matters of by the through these little tubes To perform these duties the glands be ised by boo When from with cuin disease and it:2c the delicate tissues and produces Ia Acne f, some other itching, dfgung skin trouble S oi every Kind by going down into 2n nou th impurities aud huuofs It charges acrii fiery fluid to cooling, health e3acta r which asl irritating and in0}nHg the skin and aouhs it sa
 heatha qualities S.ves, wscs lotions. poa comfort cleanliness tfey diseases ar E cured uht 9 S @ ffIhed tie blood Book ot Skin Diseases H4e3
 ea' @'Veet free THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA GA
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Furniture

R. T. EUGENE ROSS-1719 West Sixth avenue. Repairing and refn- ishing, enamel iron beds, etc. Have your stove put up and reploish, base burners also. Special attention to crippled rockers and dining chairs Carpet and mating laying. Old phone 1191 and 745.
 Lunch Counter In connection.
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Photograp pher

HARRIS FOTOGRAFER-Ghllaren's s fotografs a speciality Cloudy tag. sood as sunshine for 5itetags- Old phone 1859. l21 l-2 West Second Avenue. P.ne Buff Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Wllat Is a SahY2

A baby; That wl.ch makes hor. happier, love stronger patience @rea, CT, hands huslef, nights longer, day shorter, the past forgotten, the futuH brighter. -Rupart's Magazine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16

JOIN MANDOLIN AND GUITAR CLUB Club nov being orCanizel for youna ladies and gentlemen. Excel.eh. opportunity for a1Tanco-
 nent- Private lessons b 5esin- Eers.- Call on 3[r. Jos NcKenna, fl East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
ailo,ing

THE TAILOR-Clean- ing. altering and repairing a spe- cialty. All work strictly first class, 402 West Secont Avenue Old phone 4S2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Umbrellas

[. GLlCKSBERG, Expert Umbrella Re pairer. Corner Second Avenue and Walnut Street, opposite Old Teie- phone building. Covers from 19c t9 $75o always on hand. All work eI- ecuted promptly and satisfaction
 guaranteed Work called for a11
 delivered. Your patronage solicited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Wood

HICKORY WOOD Co.-2o0G West Sixth Street. Old phone 1896 New phone 200. All kinds Of stove woot and blocks. All orders given prompt attention. Wood delivered to any part Of city Yours for service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16

No man has learned anything right until he knows that every day aeorasday. Emerson
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
@00M:NG HIS 301Hif!,

b Youa3 Beard If srfsae Fr1z.z: el aae Gooa" With the People. Hat.1 5a1H aooz 5as $ >29a1,.5a h74S,z.-s Sai.5 as s1e iza:.gaa e# S 3fc5f, < o2a 4 te=ze
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
family that moved 10 town ',

$y family that moved to town !, ,t. Employment was pro1ile"
 breadN!;ai}ets where necessary
 ] ] neH reG pis. We're nla,ie to fet
 he. When this persona; atren
 fd s3i iia It's work. a represents, 4 the board of trade intervieu'F I ead of the new family. 'j'll;5 |. Iw was Incorporated into lstto t5graph copies were made. put i5e bed envelopes and made ready l. Then the letters rTere taken < lswcomer. and he was asked 1,
 ss them to his friends "bao,
 n The scheme worked like ma<, the population boomod. Of t's-. Ean> new ones were born. :, !; man has been several timea W president of tha hoard Of IT. Y Ae can have anything; tfie i2a4-. llt town can give him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Grain, Feedstuffs

WEsTBROOK GRAIN AND COAIMIs- , SION CO.-Wholesale Grain and
 Feed Stuffs Carload lots spe-
 cialty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Echo ,l Garaens Creats TasiS.

E2cho,I Gardens Greats Tagi&, T educational valae of tae sch al cannot be oyerestimated NJ
 int to do Is to teach tfe eAiIf.
 get tasta into the child, get ta~
 hous,loll and then finally ta
 eomrhunity-and when we tsa3-
 ais we need not fear the resuG
 e Los : gele3 Times. The l. r.
 e In the community generally
 Fortunate fact, notwithstantits. land school system, and may Elted in large degree to til
 to appreciate it's necessity |, Fueators. It is particularly plea < those most deeply interestez {low universal is becoming il fer school gardens Befolg shranches of public improven4 Ii be far easier Of accomplislli-.. had the children Of tine prev ttion been trained In tue fual ta, principles Of taste. the DOW erceiying, approaching and dise@ rbeauty and excellence. The 1td: rsider the curriculum Of our I'} Eools, the more we perceive Eo' ! "a be improved to meet tue chan. bnditions Of our American II btidren l2/d far more than f' R's to fit them for citizenship :: having upon us. The atmospho'
 ppurtenances of the schoolroo'
 tend to lmpart culture aN
 which Tn turn are transferred 1 Pme and thus minister to the gel kpbuildIng. One of the surest an Iv to accomplish this greate~ sto both school and home Is fat times the schoolroom (flgurf Hat least) out into the pure an hng atmosphere and influence ( Rool garden.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
A. H. GOODLOE,

Contractor and Builder. Prepared to jack up large OF small. Repair work a speciality. Patching leaIIv roofs. Building fences.
 Old phone 2O2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
mt Throw CudaeIs et Your Town.

OTOW St1 SSlS as SN' os'''' Ever failings you may havo-an' aeaven knows 4ll have some they should struggle day and nigA 2 try o-overco4nc-
 stand within the market place an ' you coldly frown. Fl Y the strength that you posscSs
 sw cudgels at your town. lN Anceasingly complain about h- |6NQ and squares, kAN.s Ter lclals have, the pa .N,a'., E, a.5 .5 81szsss: s35,s.. plain. s.~ Anion give
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 ~$A better things were don
 N have cIlanced b live IN Not what they should h'
 R be improved,
 AMEes and go to @orA e9' MY Wrong removed Whatever line of aesie'
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VetefninarV

JH@. HoeI5I%s < CAMERON -sGc- eesseae 10 Df8. Watson 6 Mason. Office al 2lt Eas. Barraaae. Old phone l150 eEw phone 33o.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Shoe Shop

l. MARCUS Dealer In New and Mis- fit Shoes. 211 Est Third avenue All kinds Of repar4ng done
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
Brick. As- A A tE' -- l.

Y. (. (. BRICK co. Manufacturers ot Building Brick. Capacity 10000 per day. X square brick and q square deal. Old phone 943 Pine Bluff, Ark,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
WIRE
 

Nia Long Distance Telephone ju1oto 90 cost 9er latal 1.i1s u' aiIread fare Ho1 remain a5mtqEea1lg at home CT 4aae #H5 if import f7 e# --aHE ttta 4a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16

irectors met and gave the place bung .:sen Of t.le type I've ike r. |a 70 Ihc .es.;.s,, u!&n tC0.z ji'iouslr and went to #.or,s.
 lcng lefjsEo he grew all i@ea C.
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K. : ttl '.1 ant

Cal saaegs9a Restaurant aH4 Boarding .losae Fst class accom- modat.oas. Groceries iG c9H1e2- tion | X ANDERSON. Prop. 7of raet Nou9tb Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16

Dress Maker MISS B. CAMP-Fashionable Dress Maker. S10 Dakota Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-16
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The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
-----@'---= FOR COUNTY WEIGHER.

In this issue of The Star appears the announcement of J. T. Keys as candidate for the office of county weigher, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 Mr. Keys is a man with whom most everybody has become well ac- quainted and if anybody ever had cause to say an unkind word against him we never heard of it. In years past and as long as his health would permit he followed the trade of blacksmith and carriage maker.
 A kind hearted, honest man, who always has and we believe always will do his duty to his fellow man as near as is within his power. This IS Tom Keys, ..and if he is county weigh CT the man who drives on his scales will know he has had a square deal when he drives off.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12

of walks---all will attract and lena a color of prosperity. It will take time to accomplish this, but the sooner it is commenced, the better. Other cities have adopted this plan and those cities are prosperlng. With the leafing of the trees, the budding of the rose bush and the warbling of the birds, the home seeker will be looking toward the South, and particularly toward the mountain sections of Arkansas, TOT homes. The tourist looks upon a city at which he has arrived ana II attracted may Hay over" and ln- vestigate. The pleasure seeker stops, and if the surroundings are pleasing, prolongs his stay and may finally conclude to make the place his abode. Mena should take ad- vantage of all of these opportunities to make herself attractige---not only to bring others to add to her pros perity, but to increase the happiness and contentment of those already bara
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12

It is quite apparent that the viceros of Canton acted hastily In relying upon information which stated that the Tat su was engaged in smuggling arms. He conceived therefore that he had a right to seize the vessel, when the facts show that the vessels papers, including a manifest of arms consigned in regular form to a firm in Macao were entirely legal. A representative of the firm at Macao boarded the yes sel accompanied by the Portugese au- thorities before her seizure by Chi nese vessel. She was undoubtedly then in portugese territorial waters. The claim of Japan that this is clear case of violation of her national rights and an insult to the flag was proved hv the Chinese themselves in offering to restore the ship together with fur ther promise received Saturday to rep rimand the officials who lowered the Tapanese flag. Notwithstanding this, while we are determined not to con cede what we believe is proper. but to
 ultimately enforce our demands. should China refuse to listen to reason, the world may rest assured that Japan will not act hastily, but will weigh her future actions with the utmost de.ieer- 1 ationr
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
A WORD ON CITY GROWTH

The Star assumes no credit for the action taken by the city council at it's meeting last week in pass ing what is famiHarly known as the parking ordinance, although this paper has advocated the provisions of the ordinance as passed on the grounds that they would great bene- fit the city. The future will show that this is correct. It is not obliga- tory upon a property owner to pave the street in front of his residence, nor is he obliged to pay an additional tax. So far so good. But whatever improvements are made in front of any property will certainly enhance it's valuation.
 It now lies entirely with the citi- zens as to taking advantage of the situation. The touch of the paint CTS brush on the houses: the plant Ing of trees in front of the thor oughfares; the sodding of the front yard; the adornment of lawns with roses and eyergreens; the cleaning
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
NOT NEEDED IN ARKANSAS

Emma Goldman, the female anarchist, declares that anarchists are reputable citizens when left alone. But they seem to forget that in this country where every man has a chance to be part of the ruling power, of the very govern ment itself, there is no excuse for their murderous methods.
 There can be but little safety in letting alone the class of foreigners who come here saturated with anarchistic doctrines and embittered by abuses under some of the des- potic forms of government existing in their father lands.
 These people are. in sense, to be pitied, but those of the Emma Gold man class, who too often by their words encourage some fanatic to do such deed as the assassination of the least offensive of good men, President Mckinley, can hardly be safely ignored CT left alone. This woman is said now to be leading for Arkansas She is not needed here. Even Jeff Davis and his clique can be broken away from the control of the states affairs without her as- sistance--and that's a pretty bad problem, too. But intelligent voters can do it, and they are becoming a greater force in New Orleans every day.
 Besides that anarchists are not the class of people who best build up any state, either socially, politi- cally or commercially.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
Another collinwood Victim.

Cleveland O., Mar. S.-The last or bhe little victims of the Collinwood school fire to perish was Glen Barber, sged eight years. He died early Sat urday at a hospital from injuries sus- tained in his leap from the second story windows of the school building. Tn counting up the total Of pupils who were at school the day Of the fire it develops that six still are missing. The superintendent has com pleted canvass and finds that lf4 pre dead or missing. including the two teachers. Only 167 bodies have been taken out of the ruins. Twenty-one of them still are unidentified.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
AGAINST THE sPEcULAroRs.
Bonafide Settlers on Kansas School Lands Given Decision by
 Judge Pollock.

Topeka, Mar. S.-Judge J. c. Pol lock in the United States circuit court here has handed down decision that hits the spectators in Kansas school lands hard and allows the real owners of school lands to retain their homes. About 40 of these cases were brought and each was decided against the spectators. The school lands in the western part of Kansas were taken up by settlers many years ago. During the hard times many of these default I'd in their interest and deferred pay nents. The land was forfeited to the state. The early settlers went back to their eastern homes. Within the last lew years these lands have become valuable again and many new settlers lave appeared Then the land specu- lators began buying up the certificates feld by the former owners and after laying the back taxes, interest and de tered payments, sought to oust the rev settler and obtain patent for the lands.
 The cases have been fought in the courts for years and this is the first lecision which the United States courts have given. The state supreme court has ruled on the question, usual " favorable to the new settlers, but sometimes against them.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
AS TRUE AS GOSPEL.

After quoting from an article in The Star, on the subject of the adornment of cities, the Fort Smith Southwest American very aptly and strongly advocates the beautifying of towns and cities. and below The Star reproduces a portion of an edi- torial from that paper which should be read by every citizen in Mena:
 Fort Smith is already a beauti. fully shaded city but there is more room for tree planting yet. Com ing Arbor Day ought to see the planting of trees in front of every lot in the city that does not have them even to the farthest outlying additions. A writer in one of the recent magazines discusses the City Beautiful along the line that popu- lation is gravitating toward the best kept and most beautiful cities-.that. the laboring classes are manifcstnQ
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12

The above remarks from our friend are entirely correct if we are to consider the holding of public of flee as private snap, or as a privi- lege that should go around among the people of community regard less of merit.
 But in Polk county more than in many sections, we are in need of off, ficials with the ability and the will to work for the interests of the whole people. If an intelligent ex- animation of the records will demon strate that Uncle Jack Davis, who has held office in Polk county some twenty-six years. is more efficient officer, or more able to serve the county we'll than w. l. Parker, who has served for four years, then let's elect Uncle Jack. If on the other hand, Mr. Parker is the best man for the place, has kept the best records and been most efficient, em- ploy him for further service. It is the whole people. not the individual office hol1er that should be consid- cred.
 As to Judge Prickett, let his rec ord stand as evidence. He found Polk county more than $30,000 in debt, with scrip worth about 30 cents on the dollar. He, instead of increasing that debt, cut down off cial fees, saved money, paid off S25, 900 of the debt, raised the value of the county's paper to 90 cents, built bridges, bought a poor farm and worked more roads than ever before was done. If you like prog. ress, like to have the credit of your county as good as any, like good roads and want man in office who knows enough and has backbone enough to do these things for you, would it not be wise to keep Judge Prickett in office another term? If your judgment tells you that his opponent is a better man. a stronger man, man who can and will do more for Polk county. vote for him. But before you do, look into the records.
 One thing is sure, no county in Arkansas ever made greater strides towards sound financial condition in four years than has Polk county under Judge Prickett's administra- 1 finn
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
SENATOR JEFF DAVIS

1 As is we'll known, The Star IS con servative in giving expressions upon public policies and upon criticlzlng the acts of public officials. A pub lie journal with the circulation of The Star, assumes very properly the right to act as critic. In the pres ent state campaign there are some peculiar features introduced that should not enter at all. This IS abuse. Senator Jeff Davis, hlm- self has introduced this uncalled for, and much regretted issue. He has created an issue in the state that will require some time to heal. The soreness will be there for years to come. Simply because he has been selected governor of Arkansas for three terms and has been honored with seat in the United States Senate is no reason why Jeff Davis should become dictator in politics. He has a right to his personal preferences. So has every American citizen. But he has no right to use his high and exalted position to brow-beat the voters of Arkansas. His speeches are speeches of the serpent of a venomous tongue. His analogies are not logic. There is not any statesmenship in his utter ances. His language is of the kind that rolls from the lips of man who has been reared in the school of blasphemy. His speeches are com monplace. In the United States Senate he is regarded as an Arkan- sas freak.
 From the time he delivered his Ozark speech, Senator Davis has used no argument, no logic or pre- sented any comprehensive views upon any subject. His harangues have been harangres of abuse against every person who did not coincide with his views. Sooner or later MT. Davis will awake to the conscious fact that the people of Arkansas have more reverence for the m otto, vox populi suprema lex est. than they have for him, Jeff Davis.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12

The Texarkanian says: "The Mena Star remarks that Bryan would be out $3,718 if he gave a dollar to every baby named after him during the past eight years. The Star must add another dollar to it's list as baby boy was born to Mir. and Mrs. Allenton last night and so viz orous was it's cry that he was promptly named William Jennings Bryan Allenton. Has MT. Bryan been notified of the fact?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
Has a Private Fire Department.

Newport. K. l., Mar S.--Alfred G. Vanderbilt has established regular fire department on his estate, Oakland near here, Hose reels, chemical en zine and fire wagon are installed in a building built for the purpose which has all the appliances of a regular en zine house. Horses are provided for the apparatus and a regular force of firemen Las been engaged.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12

Nearly every class of business has a bargain day. The Los Angeles News few days ago announced that for one day subscriptions would be taken for ten cents month in- stead of forty cents. An Oklahoma undertaken very recently advertised a discount of 10 per cent for thirty days. Mena merchants bargain days are every day the year round
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12

The terrible and heart-rendine catastrophe that occurred in a su- burb of Cleveland. O., this week in which ITO school children were burned to death was one of the most disastrous holocausts that has ever taken place in this country. The little lives were plotted out in a cruel manner leaving desoIation. sorrow and aching hearts in SD many