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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Ruskin to an Admirer.

Ruskln, 1t is known, had his own
ways Of publishing his works, with the
result that they were sometimes hard
to get and expensive. According to the
Great Central Railway Journal he
once sent this letter to a stranger who
wrote to him complaining of the price
Of his books:
u Woodstock Road. Oxford. 4th Nov. "a
Ny Dear Sr-I have ordered my pub
Usher to send YOU In gift book of mine
c'Nlunera Puveris') YOU have not read
Be content with that at present, and Ca-.
lyle. Have not you Shakespeare. cheap
And the Bible nowadays for nothing
What good do they do you? Faithful,
yours J. RUSklN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
When Did You Oil Your Watch

When did YOU Oil your watch last.
Never; You may remember when yoy
fabricated your sewing machine, type
writer, lawn mower or grlndstone-
within year, probably-but you,
watch you never oiled, that you car
remember Yet in a period of eighteen
months the balance wheel turns on
its axis 1895, 100000 times. Expers
watchmakers say that watch should
be thoroughly cleaned and oiled every
eighteen months. Many persons wea,
q watch for years, winding it up eacf,
night, and never oil it. Watches are
instruments Of uncertain age; some
yun Indefinitely, keeping accurate time
without need OF repairs. AS matter
4 fact, nothing is so neglected as this
nall, delicate and useful instrument
North American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
NeAdinH thu Eana

Restless eyes denote a deceitful. dc
signing disposition; ereenish eyes mea,
lAlsehood, malice and a love Of scar
al; blue eyes tell Of tendency to CO
suetry; black eyes mean a lively. spi,
ltsd and sometimes deceitful charac.
esr; eyes with yellowish, bloodsho:
white usually betoken strong emotions
and, hot temper; gray eyes mean dig
nifty and Intelligence and brown eyes =
tsnder true, kind and happy nature. \
mouth had better be too large than TO.
small, Tor a very small, pursed UP
mouth Is seldom significant of good
conversational power. Large mouths
are more often found in conjunction.
with liberal dispositions than very
small ones. A person with q pointed
chin Is fantiful. refined in taste and
difhcult to please. A broad, square
chin signifies ardent love. often accom-
panied by jealousy. A broad, round
chin means ardent love, with q stead
fastness and purity Of affection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
THE Onion DODGE.

"lncre,,ihlc rs it may SEEM" said the
detective. there are many shoplifters
who ste.i hy the agency of the onion
These men. before setting out upon
their contemplated crimes, eat Of raw
onions ahI1nd:Atly. Then they stroll
into the silvr:sH1irh's or the haberdash
er's Or the jewelers. THAT they propose
to rob.
SHOW ne tlese large solitaires SUI
rounded with pigeon blood rubes.
please says 'he jewel thief.
'The clerk hrings forth the tray Of
gems and. bending Owe It. the thief
signs with admiration. His face close
to the clerks. be sjglis again. And the
clerks nostrils culver and he ,turns
away his head. Tie inspection of the
diamonds continues for some minutes
Throughout it the thief Eeeps breath
ing hard, the clefk heers turning his
head away. and hence it Is no wonder
at the days end. that q couple Of costly
rings are missing New York Press
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28

1t would perhaps be pushing meta
phors to an unwarranted extreme Il.
speak Of dignity Of labor" in connee
ton with the occupa tons Of ants. But
II by the phrase we mean that labor
Is the honorable lot OF all citizens. and
that all Iahors Of whatever sort are
upon the same level Of respectability
then we might venture TO apply the
saying even 10 the labors Of all an
hill. For therein az are workers. from
the newly !iedged callcw to the veteri'
Of second sup1tner.-Henry McCooi,
in Harpers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Blond Indians.

lie of the mysteries of Mexico Is
scented by the Maya Indians, who
$habit the Sierra Madre mountains In
he lower part of Sonora. They have
fir skins, blue eyes and light hair, and
Students Of ethnology have always
Neen puzzled to account for them
There Is tradition. however. thai
these Indians are the descendants OF
the crew and passengers Of a Swedish
vessel wrecked on the Mexican coast
CENTURIES before Columbus discovered
The new world. But this tradition is
bunded on nothing more substantial
han folklore tale current among
them that their ancestors came over
the big salt water hundreds of moons
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Intelligent Strength.

1t ID known that the largest churc.
bells may be set il motion by maj
or even boy who pulls the ropes at
tached to them at proper and regular
intervals. even when their weight OF
metal is so great that the stron@es
man could scarcely move them sensibl
II he did net apply his strength in d"
terminate periodical tnteryais.-Hehi
holtz.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28

Among the superstitions Of the Sen
ca Indians was this most beautiful.
one: Whel. a young maiden died they
Imprisoned young bird until it frs
began to try its powers Of song, ara.
then, loading It with caresses and mes
sages, they losed Its bonds over he'
grave in the belief that 1t would no
fold its wings aor close its eyes until j.
had flown to the spirit land and deliv.
cred its precious burden Of affection tt
the loved and lost one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
An Ep:taph.

In little churcbyayd near Llanymy
mech. Wales, is tombstone with these
Zines upon 1t: r
In crossing er the fatal bridge
John Morgan he was slain,
But 1t was moi by mortal hand.
But by s railway train.
John Morgan was the huntsman L.
the Tanatside barriers enc paid the
capital penalty for taking q short cut
along the Cambrian line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
A PuxzIer.

n old white haired darky living Oh
asplantation, not feeling well. had the
doctor pay him a visit. The doctor
told him as he was getting old hc
must eat plenty Of chicken and stay
ont OF damp night air. But, sab,
said the old darby, 'how can you cA
pect me to stay In de house at nigh;
ana still get my chickens?'
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Imitation CT Ebony,

There are two processes. says til.
Carriage Monthly. in use IN the imita
ton Of ebony Take a fne grained
piece of wood, use French black poi
ish. made black with fine coloring maj
ter, or good air drying black varnis!
may be applied. This. however. give
only superficial co!oring. and wh"
the edges wear off the light colore'l
wood shows. Tie other method is t.
wash three or four tymes any dens,
wood with boiling concoction of log
wood, allowing 1t to cry between eaci'
applica ton. Then wash with sol,'.
ton Of acetate Of iron, which IL mad,
by dissolving iron filings IN vinegai
This stain is very black and penetrate,
into the wood so that ordinary weal
and chipping will not show the original
colOr
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Something Of That Kind.

young man. said the serious gen
teman, did you ever pause and thin
that each tick Of the clock brings VOC
another moment nearer to the end OF
your existence!'
Il was thinking of something of tina
kind this very minute" cheerfully re
piled the youth, "only the idea strucl
20 that each tick brought pay day thai
puch nearer"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28

Decay sot Laughter In England.
I am perfectly certain that half our
Ills are due 70 the fact that we do not
angh enough. A good, sincere smile
!. something rare in these times, a
Laughing face" is scarce. and 1t is
seldom Indeed that one hears a gootl,
ringing laugh London World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
His Riaind Day,

He never did Use in the world til
10 stumbled over a lot O dynamite.
sne village gossip said, IAN even th"'.
"ke 10 many men in the risin' busj
ness, ne never did know what he RI
'er!'-Atlanta Constitution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
The Compromise.

Ascum-ITavc Henpeck and his wifi,
settled their differences about their VII
,ting cards? Newltt-Oh, yes; they'v'
compromised on MIR. and Mrs. Mar
Henpeck. "-Fhiladelphi Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28

Papa. this paper says lot OF me
IN Office had .beiT beads cut OF. Ui'
they cut shem eff with an ax?'
mo. my boy; With sharp move
Baltimore American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Neither Still Nor Small.

when you 90 something you kno"
Is wrong. doesn't still small yoic,
keep reminding yon Of it '~ternaily:"
"a stll. small voice. | guess yot
never met my wife, did you" -H"ns
ton Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Never Did.

Railroad Superlutepdent-That Few
engineer doesn't use much coal HIS
Assistant--l know Hs used ~ be .
1aAitor. Eagle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28
Health Reeipa.

ueAlth RECIPE.
v1e ume a man asked the poet Ions
Aeuo" now to be healthy, and this
me answer he received:
~. temperance and reposs
'" the door on the DOCTORS nose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28

Most OF us are guilty Of stns Of omis
zion because they involve - sdori
has the o.her kind
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-28

A~giand and Australia are the ont!
sos which exceed Cyba IN Their
oat1ral resources
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
SIR MARTIN WINS
 SARATOGA SPECIAL Madden'S Fine Young Racer
 Runs Brilliantly KEYNES HORSE IS BEATEN Plenty of Excitement Is Furnished In the steepIechase When Jockey
 Is Thrown and Probably
 Seriously Injured.
KEYNES HORSE IS BEATEN

Saratoga, N. Y, August S.-(Special.) )- In a finish which was sensational in the extreme, Sir Martin, owned by John E.. Madden, captured the $10O0O Saratoga Spe- cial this afternoon by scant head from Wedding Bells, belonging to James R.. Keene. Mediant was third. The contest was the closest of the meeting. Not until the wire was passed was the race settled.
 Jockey Shilling, who rode Sir Martin, had caught and passed Mediant, the pace maker, and looked a sure winner when Notter came flying along with Wedding Bells on the extreme outside. It was too late Shilling caught glimpse of Notter and managed to shake up Sir Martin in time to get the verdict. This victory makes the fourth time that John D. Mad den has saddled the winner of this rich event.
 After the result, James R. Keene con- graduated MT. Madden in the paddock for his victory. At the same time the vet eran horseman was displeaseo with Not ters ride, claiming that Wedding Bells was the best in the race and that if Not ter had not gone so wide he would have won.
 The running of the Beverwyck steeple- chase furnished excitement for the crowd Four hedge climbers faced the flag and only two finished with their regular riders. Bayonet finished first by 50 lengths and Malacca was second. Steelmaker was re- mounted by Tim O'Brien, who was under suspension, and won the short end or the purse. Rufus was the first to stumble in front of the grand stand and when the horse scrambled to his feet Jockey Boad- wee lay senseless on the grass. He was in such bad shape that it was necessary to take him to the hospital, where it was discovered that he had a broken collar bone and fconcussion of the brain. Sum- lnarieS:
 sFirst race, six furlongs-Adriuche, s9 (Lang), z to 1, won; Banyah, 105 (Shreve), 10 to 1, second Torbellino, 107 (McCahey), to 1, third. Time, 11S.
 Second race steeplechase, about two and one-half miles-Bayonet, 154 (Mckinney), even, won Malacca, 132 (Davidson), 3 to |, second; Rufus, 13O (Broadwee), to |, third. Time, 5:25 2-5.
 Third race, one and one-eighth miles Moquette, 1O6 (Notter). even won; Lally, 106 (Yoroke), 15 to l, second; Complete, sl (McCahey), 10 to 1, third. Time, 200.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Sir Martin 122 (Shlling), 3 to 5, won; Wedding Bells, 1l9 (Notter), to 2, second; Mediant 119 (McCarthy), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:1S 4-5. Fifth race, one mle-Purslane, l46 Cas- sidy), to ?, won; Antaeus, 137 Dayman), 8 to 5, second Golconda, 126 CTucker), to l, third. Time, 1:4S 3-5.
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs- The Gardener. 1o1 (McGarthy), 8 to 5, won; Midshipman Easy, 107 (Notter), to l, second; Yankee Daughter, 107 (McDanieD, 30 to l. third. Time, 1:13. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
BOfh Teams Rained Ogt;;
 AtIanta Should Be Easy

game would have been started and prob- ably concluded.
 The Barons play three games in Bir- mingham next week. Atlanta is their op- ponent Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons Thursday Manager Moles- worth takes his team to Montgomery for three games Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week the Barons re- main in Atlanta. Then they return home to meet the Nashville Volunteers, leaving two weeks from today oh the final vest ern trip.
 According to all dope, Atlanta should be comparatively easy for the Barons. Montgomery, with which club the Barons broke even in Birmingham, took two straights from the Crackers in Atlanta. Nashville, with which club the Barons broke even in Nashville, have just con- cluded winning three straights from the Crackers.
 According to these figures the Barons should defeat Atlanta without trouble. but baseball dope is exceedingly uncer- tain. Atlanta always plays well in Bir- mingham, and the series will be well worth the seeing. ~Hs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
OFFICIALS NAMED
 FOR EMPIRE MEET

Saratoga, N. r., August s.-At a meet ing of the stewards of the Jockey club here today the appointment of the follow ing officials for the summer meeting of the Empire City Racing association was approved:
 Judges, C. McDowell and c. H. Pettin- gell.
 Starter Mars Cassidy.
 Handicapper, w. s. Vosburg
 Patrol judge, L. L. l.. Hall.
 Starting judge, H. U. Homan. Clerk of track, John Boden.
 Clerk of the course, Lyman H. Davis. Timer, W. H. Barrett.
 Andrew Miller was appointed steward to represent the Jockey club at the Empire City meeting.
 A certificate of good standing was or dered issued to former Jockey Arthur Redfern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
COBB SPENDS DAY
 IN CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, August s.-(Special) )-Ty Cobb, the best advertised player in the American league, was the guest of the Hotel Sinton Friday night and early Sat urday. Cobb and his bride of a few days arrived in the city Friday evening en route from Augusta to Detroit, where Cobb expected to get back into the game Saturday. But an unromantic railroad broke something or other coming up from the south and Cobbs train was delayed sufficiently to make him miss the Detroit connection, and he had to remain here over night. Cobb and his wife left for Detroit this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
7FiYd Basemdn Has IHe
 sHaydesf Jeb Or Tie Team

position to play, with shortstop a very close second, would seem to settle tho argument.
 Why the third baseman's position Is the hardest is, not difficult to under stand. He Is closer to home plate and has to take batted balls coming faster than any other man. If he fields the ball perfectly he generally has fur ther to throw to first than any other player. He Is also the man who gets the most puzzling bunts to handle and who has to help out in many intricate and difficult team plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
DRAIN PRAISES
 OLYMPIC MEETING

New York, August s.--Gcn.s James A. Drain of Washington, president of the National Rifle Association of America, and nine members of the American rife team that won the worlds championship at the Olympic games, returned home on the American liner New York today. General Drain said:
 "We are pleased at getting home. We have had a fine time. We went over to compete for the worlds championship trophy at Bisley, eight nations repre- sented, and we won it'
 General Drain was asked What about your treatment by the Olympic commit tee?"
 I've received the best of treatment and have no complaint to make. The papers were very fair to us and the contrast with the. treatment we received at Otta- wa last year was very marked" he re- piled.
 Did you recover the medals that were taken from you?'
 "No; but the Olympic committee prom ised to have two new ones struck off for Messrs. Winder and Benedict. They left London before the medals were pre- sented, and they were given to me to care for until I could hand them over to their winners in America. I had then, in my room in the Hotel Victoria. Lon don, and my room was entered in my absence and the two medals, as well as some of my wife's jewelry, were taken by thief I figure that the medals nav be here in New York awaiting my ar rival The Olympian committee was very much annoyed at the theft and immedi- ately announced that the souvenirs would be duplicated for Mir. Winder and MT. Benedict"
 Ihe rlne team VIII leave tomorrow for end of the month for a demonstration in their honor by the city of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Waqner Wins for Pittsburu.

Philadelphia, August s.-Pttsburg de- feated Philadelphia in a ten-inning game before the largest number of persons that ever paid to see National league game in this city. McQuillin outpltched WILLS for nine innings, but Pittsburg got hits when they counted the most, while the visitors outfelded the locals. In the tenth inning Ritchie was sent in to pitch and after he filled the bases with one out, Wagner won the game with a single. Score: R.H E. Pittsburg .. .. .. m .0O0 001 100 "A 1 Philadelphia :. .. .. 100 600 001 0-2 Il 3
 Batteries: Willis and Gibson; McQui1- len. Ritchie and Dooin. Time. 2:12. Uni pire Klem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
The New Relation.

From Life.
 ."What do you mean. sir" roared the irate father, "by bringing your portman- teau to my house and ordering room?'
 'I'm adopted as one of the family" coolly answered the young man. Your daughter said she would be sister to me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
Cubs Beaten By Giants.

New York, August S.-By scoring three runs in tho opening inning the local team easily defeated Chicago. Four hits com bined with Hoffman's bad throw, gave them the three tallies. Wiltse held the visitors safe. An immense crowd saw the game. Score: R.H E. Chicago. ........ .. ..,~ 900 GOO 1o0-1 2 New York :. .....,..., 300 100 00*-4 8 3
 Batteries: Brown, overall and King; Wiltse and Bresnahan. Time, 1855 Um- lpire, O'Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
COTTON STATES LEAGUE

At Columbus: Gulfport-Biloxi 0. Colum- bus B.
 At Jackson: Jackson-Meridian, no game; rain.
 At viclxsburg: vicksburg-Monroe. no game; rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09

A thin though persistent rain tied the Barons and the Pretzels hand and foot yesterday afternoon, and it was impos- sible to play either of the games sched- uled.
 There was never a downpour. It was a drizzle from 9 o'clock until 4:30 o'clock, and never did Jupiter Pluvius stop for a breathing spell. Had he done so the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
Jacksonville on the Bum.

Augusta, Ga, August S.-The locals shut out Jacksonville for the third straight game today. Hartley was tried out by the locals and yielded only two hits, while the team behind him played errorless ball. Score: R.H E. Jacksonville . 900 GOO 0O0-0 2 2 Augusta . 900 012 00*-3 6 o
 Batteries: Viola and Roth; Hartley and Harnish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Indianapolis: First game. Indianap- oils 2, Louisville O.; second game, Indian apolis 5. Louisville O.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis A. St. Paul l.
 At Milwaukee: Milwaukee ii; Kansas City 4.
 At Toledo: Toledo 6, Columbus g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
NASHVILLE AGAIN
 DEFEATS ATLANTA

Nashville, August 8.-Nashville shut At- lanta out today in a splendid game de- spite a slow field. Siegle's timely hitting figured largely in the two runs made. Both pitchers were effective. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
''GINGER" 1CLARKE
 LOSES TO MEMPHIS

Memphis, August S.-while Savidge was effective. at all stages of today's game, Clarke was hit opportuney and the home team won. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
EYLER TOO MUCH
 FOR FISHERS MEN

Little Rock, August s.-(Special.) .)-Eyler was the main factor in Mobiles defeat in the final game of the series. He held the visitors wellfin hand and his single in the ninth helped in the winning run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
Savannah Wins Third.

Savannah, Ga., August S.-Savannah made 1t three straight from Columbia, taking the final game by the score of to 0. Mullin, for Savannah, allowed but three hits. Score: R.H.E Savannah .. !. s.s... :. 900 021 O0s-3 1 Columbia :. :. :. GOO 900 OO0-0 8 2
 Batteries: Mullin and Kahlkoff; Welsher and Cote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09

Boston, Mass. and Return .s. e8e.se
 Tickets sold July 30-3l; Aug. IA, limited to Aug. 16; may besextended to Sept. 18th.
 Summer Tourist tickets on sale daily until Sept. 30th, limited to Oct. 31st. v Tickets on sale Aug. l, 2. 3. Limited to Aug. 10. ssss{ fy. SPECIAL HOMHSEEkERS' RATES < to the West and Northwest. Tickets on, sale first and third Tuesdays of each month. M { For full information. call on or write to F. Sid Jones, D. P. A, Both phones 977. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Macon Wins Two.

Macon, Ga. August s.-The locals won both games of a double-header today, making it four straight victories An error by Third Baseman Lewis, in the fourth inning of the first game. when he muffed pop fly with the bases full and two out was followed by the scoring of four runs. Willis was hit hard in the sec- ond game, which was called in the fifth inning by agreement. Scores:
 First game R.H E. Macon .. .. .. :. .. .. GOA 900 00*-4 1 Charleston .. :. .. :. 900 900 200-2 5 2
 Batteries: Stowers and Robinson; Clan cey and Reisinger.
 Second game R.H E. Macon :. .. .. .. .. 112 0+-4 2 Charleston WO w
 Batteries: Clark and Robinson; Willis and Durlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-09
Cardinals Drop Two.

Boston August S.--Boston took advan- tage of St Louis misplays and won both games of a doubleheader today. the first 10 to 5, and the second 9 to 3. Sweeney's s playing in the second game, and catch Brown made were features. Scores
 First game R,H E. Boston :. .. .......... .120 TOO 00*-10 10 6 St Louis. ... ...s... loo 001 021-5 8 [ Batteries; Ferguson and Graham; Me- Glynn. Karger and Ludwig. Time, 1:65
 Second game R.H F. Boston ,. .. .. .. .. HOO OA 21*-9 10 2 StLouis .... ......... .1Go GOO 101-3 z 4
 Batteries; Flaherty and Graham; Ray mond and Bliss. Time. 1:52. Umpire Emslie.