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The Great Vidoca.

Nidocq, the great French defective was born in Aras in 11T5. He began life as a baker and early became the terror of his companions by his athletic frame and violent disposition. At the s;mc time he was a notorious thief and after many disgraceful adventures ha enlisted in the army. In 1796 he re turned t0 Paris with some money which, however, he soon squandeTea Next he was sentenced at Lille h eight years hard labor for forgery, bat re peatedly escaped and in 1908 he be came connected with the Paris police as a detective. His previous careeI euabled hi-i t0 render important serv ices, and he N'ils appointed chief of the safety brigade, chiefly composed of re prieved conyicts, which purged Paris of the many dangerous classes. In ISIS he received a full pardon, and his connection with this service lasted un til about 1928. when he settled at St Mande as a paper manufacturer. SooI after the revolution of 1880 he became a political detective, but with little success. In 1S4S he was again em ployed under the republican govern ment, but he died penniless in 1851.
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Human Heart as . Power Enain.

A great physician once remarked that, despite it's compleXity. there wa> no organ of the body readier to adapt Itself to circumstances or more capa, ble of repaying ordinary care than the heart. This is very true, and an ap
 precia ton of that fact should cause us all the more carefully to follow the wise mans advice and to keep our heart with all diligence. When we have regard to the tremendous work the heart accompllshes we might well with Wesley say, Strange that a harp of thousand strings should keep in tune so long Estimated ill scientific fashion, q mans heart In twenty hours performs an amount of work which if represented by the energy de
 handed for big lift would raise 121 tons of weight one foot high. Such q calculation can be accurately deter mined by measuring the force cXpHNd ed fin one beat or cycle of movement of the heart and multiplying the short work into that of the day. Thus il, no small degree does the hearts labor contribute to swell the big total of the energy the human engine eXpenGs each day it lives.-Eew York World.
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Tho Donkey or the Stage.

Its curious said a theatrical man. ager who had experienced many ups and downs. "how the stage develops jealousies I once had show on the road in which 1t was necessary to make use of horse and a donkey. We got the animals well trained for their parts, and on the opening night they gave first class performance. On the following night, however, we were unable to get the donkey to move out of the wings. Prince, the horse, went on without any trouble whatever, but Jack--that was the name of the donkey-could neither be cOaxed nor driven out before the footligbts. We finally had to go on with the perform ance with the donkey left out. After the show was over we got together and tried to find out what had been the matter. Nobody could offer an ex- planation until one of the stage hands happened to pick up a program, which showed that Princes name was print cd in the same kird of type we used for Jack. We got t new lot of pro grams the next day saith the donkey s name printed in tyr" which was near iy twice as big as that which We used for the horse. After that we never had the slightest trouble ChicagC Record Herald
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How Rats Move Euas.

Strange as the story may appear oi rats removing hens eggs from the bottom to the top of house by one rat lying on his back and graspin" tightly his ovoid burden with his fore paws while his comrades drag hin away by the tail I have no reason writes a naturalist, to disbelieve it. have seen two rats accomplish the feat from stair to stair in a farm house in Banffshire the first anxious rodent pushing the egg up on its hind legs and the second assistant lifting 1t up with its fore legs. It was the best athletic faat I ever witnessed but 1t Is not out of the common. The rat will extract the contents from 8 flask of Florence oil, dipping in his long tail and repeating the maneuvel until he has consunAed all that can be reached
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Moroccan Red Tape.

Official correspondence in Morocco is couched in very fowery and fam boyant style It is interspersed with variety of meaningless adulatory phrases that tend to confound the real meaning of the epistle. For example, an order to the minister of finance to contract a loan begins thus:
 "In our present letter God increase his power and make the glorious sun and his moon glitter in the Armament of his felicity we have authorized our incorruptible servant (here follows name) to contract in the name and on the behoof of the treasury (heaven fill it) loan of -" etc.
 Considering that the "incorruptible servant is tilching as much as he pos slble can from the tretlsury it is cer- tainly necessary to pray that 'heaven fill London Graphic
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Culinary CcurtsL1ip.

Janet had nodded the domestic af- fairs of the family with whom she lived for so many years that the news of her intended marriage had much the effect of an earthquake. Have you and David been engaged long!' yentured the mistress of the house hold
 "Onc week when next Sabbath comes, stated Janet briefly
 s'And-and had you any thought ef marrying before that:' asked her mis- .tress.
 'TimeS l had and times l had n"t. .'' said the imperturbablc Janet, "as any person will But month ago when gave David q wee bit of the cake I'd been making and he said to me, Janet. have you the recipe firm in your mind. lass, so Nou eould make it if Mrs. Manns book would be far from your reach?' I knew we'll the time was dra w Ing short
 And when," said Janet, closing her eyes at the recollection. T said to him, David. lad. the recipe is copied i'll |: little book of my own and saw the glint in his eye l reckoned 'two1lid he within the month he'd ask me
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The Long Bamboo.

An Enslishman was once rallying a native of India upon his faculty in ly- ing. The native at once replied Why, sahib, we are all more or less liars in my country, and if one tells a story another immediately caps it There were two young men of my country who had boasting match and one said, My father Is so rich and has so many horses that his stable is of such extent as to take a horse eleven months to go from one end stall to the other 'Shabash, brother, re piled the second boaster, that is very good. My father has bamboo SC long that he can sweep the clouds away with 1t when they obscure the sun fin harvest time.' Hi, hi" ex- claimed the first. That is very won derful, but, pray, brother, where does your father keep such a long bam- boo?' Why. you stupid was the an swer, in your fathers stable, to be surpr"
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Hippo's Mouth an impressive Sight.

The hippopotamus is sort of foat ing island which inha bits the African rivers To see q hippopota mus rise out of the water and go away is as distoll- certipg to the tourist as it would be to see sand bar get out of the AlissouIi river and chase COW. The hippo life Is too short to write his full name lis a big brother of the pig. He weighs five tons, and a gargoyle Is cute and pretty beside him. He is fat and flabby, covered with reddish skin adorned with bristles and has :, broad, flat head as wide as dinner table. The mouth of the hippo is an. other of natures African cxtrava- gances. He has mouth enough to dc the eating for boys boarding school His jaws are very flexible. and those who have gazed into the inner works of hippo when he has opened his vast pink lined mouth, studded here and there with tusks that look like broken eff Grecian columns have been impressed with the sight. - Collier Weekly
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Improved tho Opportunity

The Empress Eugenie had long en- treated Napoleon III. to confer upon Rosa Bonheur the cross of the Legion of Honor. He had refused because he did not wish to found a precedent for bestowing 1t upon a woman. Being called across the border into Spain Napoleon made Eugenie regent in his absence, and she, with woman wit took advantage of her authority to con fer the honor upon the great artist Napoleon laughed on hearing his wifc's confession, but the act stood
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Just received a shipment of fine Tennessee country cured hams and side meat. Mccain Grocery Company.

Let the Pine Biuff Moving aud Storage O., move and store yoar household goods Up-to-date padded moving vans Under exclusive man agement of white men. We make q speciality of packing household goods for shipment. Office Union Station Roth nhones G1. 4-28 If Phone us ana we Will call Tor your checks and deliver your baggage Pine Bluff Baggage, Co. Both phones No. 61. 4-28 ,f
 You will serve your own interest best by buying all Hardware from us during our removal sale Fox Bros. Hardware Go. lRetail Dept.)
 7-6-1m We sell the old reliable Studebaker buggy. Few as good, none better. Come let us show you what we have and how cheap they are, too. D. A. Caldwell tf
 We have contracts with both rail- roads giving us exclusive right to so- licit baggage on trains and at Union Station. Both Phones G1.-Pine Bluff Baggage Co. 4-2S If If you would call at oar buggy house you would be surprised how cheap you can buy any style buggy you would fancy, and we have all styles to sell from D. A. Caldwell. If
 Get a Gasoline Range or Oil Stove to use during the heated term. We will save you money on either while they last. Fox Bros. Hardware Go. (Retail Dept) 7-6-1m Have few rare bargains in sec ond hand buggies. wagons and sur reys, also all kinds of new buggiec, spring wagons, harness. etc D. A. Caldwell If
 Just received a new ship ment of all kinds of Garden and field seeds; plenty of stock peas. Mccain Gro cery Company.
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His Mistake.

The vender of images who had just been thrown out of large office build. ing. wept bitterly as he looked at his torn clothes and broken wares
 "Who did this?" inquired the friend, ly cop. ''I'll pinch 'em if yau say the word."
 No; 1t was my fault" said the ic. tim, gathering up the remains of $ plaster image. T insisted on trying tt sell bust of Noah Webster to q meet ing of simplified spoilers. - peuvcl Republican.
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His Ambition.

"Tommy." said a visitor to the five year-old pride of the household, what would you do if you were president of the United States?'
 .I wouldn't let anybody wash my neck or comb my hair" was the prompt reply.-Exchange.
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| +3 + 1. + 4 < + + + + + + + f LOCAL AND OTHERWISE. !
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New mackerel, Potomac roe herring, white fish and cod fish just received. Nc Cain Grocery Company.

Now is the time to buy Refrig- orator, Water Cooler, leo Cream Freezer or anything in that line. You can get bargain during our removal sale. Fox. Bros, Hardware GO. tRe- tail Dept.) 1-6-lh Save Money-Let me do your screening before it's too lotc. Mat tresses made, furniture upholSterea and all sorts of household work at reasonable prices.
 l. o. BREWER Old Phone 1292 l9ll w. 6tll Ave,
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M. F.. Sunda, School.

First M E. Sunday school, Sunday morning at 9:3o s'harp. Everybody cordially invited \ good trained choir. lee cold lemonade served tree to all Men and boys come with out those warm coats and enjoy a good, cool profitable time, i'll Wor- shipfal manner.
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Ohio Street Baptist Church.

Corner of Sixth aFenne and Ohio street.
 Sunday school at 2 r. ;t. m
 Preachin2 by the pastor at l1 d. Ht and pm.
 F. Y. r. meets at | T. h.
 Prayer meetin@ Wednesday evening II S o'clock.
 You are invited 10 attend all these services.
 Strangers in the city are especially welcome to worship with Us.
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Lakeside Metf adist Weekly Caienda,

Sunday school at 9:3o a. m.
 Preaching at a. m. and D. m. by the pastor.
 The Woman's Missionary Society Monday at D. n., with Mrs Me Clellan.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday at S;l5 D. III.
 The pastor will go away for a va cation next Friday There will be no prayer meeting nor preaching during his absence.
 A full attendance is desired for Sunday.
 Everybody is invited and made vel come.
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The Christian Church.

Corner Sixth and Beech, (. (. Cline, Minister.
 .'Rlastin2 the Rock of Ages, or Was Jesus Only a Man = will be the morning subject. At night The Sword of the Spirit and It's Antag- oniems
 Short s,ermons. Coatless men wei
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SUBSCRIBERS NOTICE.

If you miss your paper you are re- quested to notify the Graphic office, both phones, during the week. not later than 10 o'clock a. m. and paper will be sent you by special carrier.
 ROY E. SMITH,
 Circulation Manager.
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BOAT RIDE AND DANCE
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT

X moonlight boat excursion and dance will be given on steamer A. D. Allen Wednesday evening, July 21, by the St. Joseph's Parish, under the auspices of the Knights of Co., fumbus, and for the benefit of the Orphans Home Boat will leave local landing at s o'clock sharp. No objectionable persons will be per mitted aboard. Come and have a good time and at the same time help q worthy cause 7-1e-5t
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Color In lies.

It's white lie when mamma tells papa what baby has been saying. but when papa goes and repeats 1t at the office It's another matter; a lie becomes more or less soiled by being mopped Exchange.
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Some Excuse For the Sun.

Artist-There. sir, Is my latest pie ture. Ingenious Friend-Well. you haven't economized paint on ii, have you? What title have you given to 1t? Artist-What do I call lt? Why, SIT, that Is an autumn sunset Ingen, uous Friend-You don't say SO! Well. l don't blame the sun at all for set ting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-18
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First Baptist Church.

Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.
 Preaching, a. m. and D. III. by Rev. E A J Mckinney of Little Rock
 E. Y r. li., |. III.
 Regular weekly prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock.
 We extend cordial welcome to all
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First Church of Christ (ScientiSt>)

JOS Pine street
 Sunday II a. m. subject, Life"
 Wednesday evening meetings $ o'clock Reading room open from , 30 ID :, o'clock daily, except Sun day. Public cordially invited.
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His System,

Wife-John, there must be lot of iron in your system. Husband-Why do you think sol Wife-Because you invariably lose your temper when you get hot
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His Choice,

Bustin Seems-How'd yer like to be one of desc here furrin rulers, Selp Seldum Shaves-Not me, Bus. I'd a lot rather be king bum dan a bum king. -Kansas City Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-18

For rent. three nicely furnished rooms. with modern conveniences, convenient to four boarding houses. Apply at POP West Fifth avenue. 2-25tf
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His Objection.

The Lawyer-Madam, what Is your age? The Opposition Gnterrupting)- Your honor. I submit that my honor able opponent is melting the witness to neriury. Cleveland Leader
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Carr Mer0mial Church.

Carr Memorial Methodist services at Il q. m. and s D. m. M. W. Man Ville, pastor
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m M c. Frank, superintendent.
 Strangers cordially welcomed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-18

Woman loves clear, rosy con- plexion. Burdock Blood Bitters puri- fies the blood, clears the skin, restor- es ruddy, sound health.
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Chiidren Cry
 FOR FlETCHER'S c A s Or RIA
NOTICE.

l have bought half interest in the Fuller Grocery Company I will not be responsible for any outstanding debts, of the company prior to this date nor collect any back accounts 4-15-6t J. q. DITTERLINE.
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Mean Comment.

Eila--Her face speaks for itself. stella-Yes, and 1t Is pretty plain talk. Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-18

It is bettag to lend than to S1v~ Te give empi>o - k better t,an either. eTAlmul.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02

TABITHA:
Gold Medal Flour leads them ALL
sUsBCTE
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02

Claiming that he had had nothing
to eat for four days and four nights
James Russel. aged about SIXTY years,
an extremely feeble old man, was
picked up by Patrolman James Gu
sick, Tuesday. and given square
meal by the city,
Offie:r Cusic found the old man
wandering about on Nor1tn Main
street, and by engaging him in con-
versation, learned that he was half
starved. He bore a haggard look,
and was so weak that he could
scarcely walk.
The police tried to arrange to have
him removed to the county infirm-
ary. The old man was not DESTROYS
OF going to what he termed the
poor house." and 1t was evident that
although down and out, he still re-
tanned large quantity of pride. The
police finally referred the case to
the township trustees. Russell de-
clared that he had a brother resid-
ing at Kenton and said that he could
live with him II he had any way OF
getting there. The trustees bought
him a ticket to Kenton, purchased
him a good square meal and sent him
on his way rejoicing.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02
CITY PROPERTY
IS DESTROYED
Boys Make Raids on Gar field
Park.
SERVICE BOARD PUZZLED
Members at a Loss to Know
Members at a Loss to Know
How to Proceed.
Reports from Various Departments
Recieved-Health Officer Reports
a Busy Month.

"A number of important items in
the business OF the city were given
attention at a regular meeting of the
board OF public service in the coun-
ofl chambers, Tuesday evening. The
various reports of the Departments
were received and everything was
shown to be dn exceptionally good
running order.
One OF the things which gave the
board members some difficulty was
the recklessness which the boys in
the East End of the cRy are de-
stroying the property in Garfield
park. Despite the efforts of Park
superintendent Addison Balm, it
seems that the boys use every effort
ito deface the property and do dam
age in every particular. Mr.. Balm
said that last year ten setees were
placed In the east end park and thai
when they were gathered up at the
end of the season but one was fit for
use during THE next season. The
board felt that in the future the
residents of the vicinity would have
to do without swings and setees If
the damage to property is not check
ed in some manner. Mr.. Balm was
authorized to place swings as he
might see best and the people of the
East End will be denied the privilege
OF park Ii the destruction OF prop
erty Is not stopped.
The report of Mr.. Balm as market
master for the month of May was re-
ceiwed and showed collection of
$24. 80.
The report of r. A. Burnette, su-
perintendent of the ganbage disposal
plant, was received and placed on
file. Collections OF $50 were shown.
"A bin of John Kinsler OF 1898 for
labor was referred to City Engineer
Dwyer.
After the consideration OF many
minor matters the board adjourned.
All members had been in attendance
at the meeting. Beginning with the
meehng last evening the board will
meet in the future at 1880 o'clock
instead OF o'clock as has been GUS
ltomary,
HEALTH BOARD
At the needing of the public
heaIlt hboard the health of the city
twas found to be very good. Officer
Chapman reported that forty eight
cases of measles were reported to
him during the past month and that
he had released forty-seven of them.
He also released two cases or typhoid
fever and one case Of chickenpox,
making total of firty cases Of con-
tagious naturs released during the
month
Bills were allowed at both sessions
amounting to s2,352. 20.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02

crease this shortly to s250,OOO. The
promoters eNpet to enlarge and i'm
prove the Press-Post plant.
No date has been fixed for the
fist appearance of the Columbus
News. 1t probably will be about
July l. but the inaugural may be post
poned. The option on the Press-Post
which has been given by w. II. p.
Harrison, the owner allows plenty
of time for the organization of the
new company. Ohio State Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02
GAVE A VERDICT
IN SHORT ORDER
Jury Deliberates on Case
Less Than Five Minutes.
ECHO OF A FISHING TRIP
Aggrieved Husband Com
plains to the Court.
He Claims His Wife is Now Be.
cause of Her Waywardness Con-
fined In Work House,

Ii took a jury in the common pleas
court less than Iive minutes to re-
turn verdict of acquittal in the case
OF the State of Ohio on the complaint
of Ella Fields against William Ret
terer, paternity case.
The plaintiff, who resides in Ade-
laide, charged Retterer with being
the father of her child, babe of fif-
teen months. which played about on
the floor during the trial OF the case,
this morning. The testimony of the
plaintiff was OF the fiimsiest nature
and her statements were contradic-
tory. Several witnesses for the de-
fense swore that they had been with
the plaintiff at numerous times and
places and one admitted having had
improper relations with her.
The plaintiff was represented by
Attorney Tom Gruber, of Caledonia,
and the defendant, by Attorney l.. e.
Myers, of this city. The defendant
is resident of Adelaide and is at
present the constable in that town
ship.
A laughable incident occurred dur
ing the trial when the defendant s
sister told of the plaintiff saying that
she was going to set her cap for
him (Retterer.)
transgressed the bounds OF propriety
that she has become knowm as a
prostitute. and that she is now con-
fined in the workhouse, William
Zeittau has commenced an action for
divorce from Jennie May Zettau.
The plaintiff states that he was
married to the defendant June 80,
1899, and that three children have
been Sorn to them. He alleges that
the defendant has been guilty OF
gross neglect OF duty, remaining
away from home many times and
failing to do any part OF her house,
work or care for her children.
On June 20, 1907, the wife deserted
her husband and going to Columbus
lived for ten days with strange men.
Taken back on her promise TO be bet
ter, the defendant soon fell into her
old habits. On April /, 1909, she
became acquainted with Bessie JEFF
fers and the two with Charles Agard
spent a week in Gallon, going there
on May III. In the mayors court
the defendant was sentenced to the
workhouse on charge of being an
inmate OF house of Ill fame.
Il. ID. Myers is attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02

An elderly lady, residing on North
Main street, created considerable ex-
citement, Tuesday evening, in the
vicinity when she marched up and
down street flourishing a dangerous
looking revolver and at the same
time uttering oaths OF vengeance
against the man VINO had tried TO
tarnish her good name.
1t seems that some man presum-
ingly residing in the neighborhood
had told some tales about the woman
that made her blood "bile". When she
heard the story, she removed the old
pistol from its dusty place on the wall
and started forth to secure vengeance
In true Kentucky style. Fortunately
for the man who circulated the yarn,
the woman did not locate him and
police patrolman interfered before
the matter had gone far.
Neighbors who witnessed the scene
declare that it was very picturesque
sight. The old art subject THE Man
With the Hoe" is not TO be compared
with the thrilling picture OF THE
Woman With a Gun" 1t is probanle
that the police will place the woman
under a peace bond.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02

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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-02

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