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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
A Wealthy Soldiers Idea.

Australians still tell stories of tho colonial volunteers, although the wa. Is far memory. One. a member of the Stock Exchange. was left one wet and miserable night to guard wagon load of goods. He shivered in the un- sheltered place for some hours ponder Ing many things, and then a bright thought struck him just as the colonel came around on his tour of inspection.
 Colonel" he asked, "how much Is this wagon worthf"
 II don't know" was the answer. Much or little, we can't afford to lose it
 Well, but. colonel persisted tho amateur soldier. 'you might give mo a rough Idea of the value.''
 About t2OO," said the colonel testify.
 "Fery well" was the answer; "I will come down to the camp and give you a check for the amount Then I'll turn ln. wouldn't catch my death of cold for twice that much
 What the colonel said Is not record. sd.-s Melbourne Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
WU1tnn to hsip.
ord Pauncefots suffered greadv

Lord Pauncef0te suffered greaog from rheumatic gout In his latter days, and he walked stiffiy and sometimes had to use two canes. He went ono afternoon to make a call, and he re- nafaed quite long time, sa long that ke horaee got resuvc, and the groom walked them Up and down the street. When Lord Pauncefote ieft the housA the carriage was not in front, and. thinking there was some mistake iE his orderr. he started to walk to the sElbassy, which was only square or two. But he had twinges of his old enemy, and the pavements were icy. He was large, heavily built man, and he feared fall. While he was pondering over his dilemma along came a young man In working clothes, and the British ambassador. after a courteous salutation, asked My friend, will you walk beside me aud help me home? It Is just short ways, but I am afraid of falling. l shall greatly appreciafr It." The young man looked him urer and then said thickly, "Old gent. l am pretty fuu myself but I'll do the best l can-khs very best I can"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Caitsd the Dsal on.
school craved

A lad attending school craved
 de holiday one morning when starred out to wrestle once again with the trials incident to getting an edu- cation. As he entered the schoolroom he matched a plot to get the coveted holiday. He went up to tt7 toacheTg desk and told bis story. My mother wants to know If you won't excuse me for today?" he began "She wants me to do some work at home and thought if I'd study at home this even ing and make up what I'd missed mebby you'd let ne off,
 Something about the lads manner kept the words from carrying convic- ton. The teacher bluffed back as fol lows: Tommy" said she you won't need to go home at all. Since you started to school your mother called me on the phone to tell me that she had changed her mind and for you to stay here"
 The lad looked at her, startled. "Aw, well.' he said. 'as long as both of us are lyin' about 1t let's just call 1t quits. I'll stay here" "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
A Curious Thermometer,

Otto de Guericke, burgomaster o1 Magdeburg, made curious ther. mometer. which was twenty feet long and gorgeous with blue paint and gilt stars. In consisted of a large globe fastened to tube. both of copper The tube was bent upon itself to form very narrow U, in which was placed the requisite amount of alcohol. One arm of the 2 was shorter than the other and open at the top, On the liquid was float. to which was at. tached a cord passing over pulley, At the other end of this cord was hung gilt angel, It's finger pointing to a scale on which the degrees were painted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Secret Society Among Sese islanders

secret Sootety Among Sese islanders.
 The Sese islanders have attained a peculiar notortety in Uganda because of secret society called the Bachichi which Is not burial society, although It's members take a deep and intelli- gent interest in all deaths and burials In their midst In the more retired vil- lages, although greatly discouraged by the British authorities, 1t Is said to be still the custom for the sorrowing rel. atives to bear the body of the deceased wrapped in bark on rough bier to some forest thicket. deso!ate ravine or other unfrequented spot. where 1t 1s left unburied by the bearers. who nev- CT revisit the place again. The Bach,- ehl. who are denlzenS of a neighborinY village and distant relatives of the deceased avoid the necessity of burial or crema tion and show their respect for tue deceased by simply eating him. National Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
A Oisaooointment.

"Yes," says the lady after an ac- quaintance of ten or fifteen years be- fore has been renewed, q remember you perfectly"
 Indeed" murmurs the gratideu man. 'I am glad to know that"
 "Yes: at one time I thought of mar ryfng you"
 "Oh," he reptiese dejectedly. "I thought for the moment that there might have been something that made me different from all the other men you ever kn- Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Where Wives Arc Kept Under,

X Chinese Mrs. Caudle is incon- ceivable. for she would promptly bs returned to her father labeled Too muchee bhoberry." Only by one inea ns can the lady obtain any right what. ever to use even the mild c.oral sua- sion wherewith tks tactful western wife is won't to turn events to her lik- Ing. If as bride the Chinese woman succeeded in sitting on any corner of her husbands clothes at the moment when, halfway through the nuptial eeremonials, they first seat themselves side by side she Is understood to oc- cupy the position of mistress in her own house. Even then 1t generally stops at understanding.-Fr Things Keen In China" by J. R. Chitty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Preparing For tho Worst.

Both boys had been rude to their mother. She put them to bed earlier than usual and then complained to their father about them. So he start ed up the stairway, and they heard him coming.
 Here comes papa said Maurice. "I am going to make believe I am asleep"
 "Pm not" said Harry "Im going to get up and put something on."-La- dies Home Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Hit Horne.

Tommy-Paw, what Is three card monte2 MT. Tucker-It's the most dia- bolical, internal swindle that ever any body-er-er-oh, it's some sort of a gambling game with cards. I believe. Tommy-ChIcago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
arry's Snare,

Teacher-Now, Harry, suppose had | mtnce pie and gave one-s!xth to Johnny. one-sixth to Tommy. one-sfxth to Willie and took half of 1t myself What would be left2 Harry (prompt- VI wouh.--Exchange
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
A stranasr to His Way,.

A distinguished bishop of the Epis- copal church, arriving late at small town one night, found the hotel closed. and, hammering at the door for adm!s. sion, a neighbor stuck his head out of an adjoining window with, Say, stranger. knock like the devilr' to which the bishop replied. "I don't know how"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Not Too Often.

''They tell me New England Is fuil of old maids," said the Philadelphia girl. '.Now, suppose you Boston girls don't often marryT' "No; only once. as rule." replied the Boston girl Philadelphia Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
No Anniicants.

Lincoln, sick with varioloid once turned a grim face to his doctor ons day and let rueful smile appear.
 Do you know. doctor" he remarked, ''its an i'll wind blows no one good ? I've got something at last that the office seekers don't want"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
Shat, a.mov.d While You Sleep.

Dul-Has your wife a recipe for ro- moving spots from clothing? Pickle should say she hadl She removed two fve-spots from my trousers pocket with quistness aaA disVatcA iast aioAa -Ju1GA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
THE CAPITAL MEAT MARKET
 304 w. Second Ave.

If you want good meat and prompt service come and try us. All kinds of meat at low prices. Fowls, live and dressed. Cleanest place in the city. Call by or telephone us. Old phone 1879. new phone 475.
 o. R. PERRY, Prop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13

I.OST-OCTOBER 21, ONE SOR- rel mare, white stocking feet :: blaze face; branded l.. E. on right shoulder and X on left shoulder
 One colt, dark bay: faxen mane and tail; stocking footed behind: star in face. Any one notify Mr.
 Tom Hill or Mr. J. F. Talbot. will receive $10 reward 11-2-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13

There Is no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been un- fortunate. for 1t has never ben h hA. power to 6y himseii eeneca.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
\ HEAVY LOAD

requires we'll fed horses to pull it. Of course you know that alre$A-. But maybe you don't know that our hay feed and grain are the kind that make the strongest as well as the most will ing workers We'll, try them for your own satisfaction and that of the hors- es. The expense will be no more, the improvement great. We recommend our alfalfa mixed feed as being the best on the market. Results prove it. Try it.
 WESTBROOK GRAIN q
 COMMISSION co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
FORTUNATE PINE BLUFF PEOPLE

A few claims paid by Kimball & Saunders, managers of the Great East ern Casualty Co.,. of New York, dur ing the last three weeks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13
LOST.

LOST-WATCH 4.726,96S; CASE b. lo%; diamond setting in back Re- turn to l., Denmead at Pine Bluff Plumbing company and receive rc- ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-13

l.OSIs--LARGE BROWN POCKET boz X between Laurel and Pine, on
 second avenue. Return to Singe" Sewing Machine office and receive reward. 11-10-6t '.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
FRED. F. sCHRADER
Freemasonry in ~The ReveIIer..y

The Revellers" is the first serious
drama using the brotherhood of Free
masons as the prime element II the plot
The only other play commonly associated
with Masonry in the popular mind is
Are You a Mason" but that was pro
duced many years ago. and treated the
subject IN a purely farcical manner.
Mr.. RichmaE himself IS not a Mason
nor member OF the Shrine. the particu-
lar Masonic order which he has intro
duced into his first original drama. How
ever. the subject appealed 10 him 50
strongly that he selected Il as the prin-
cipal element OF his play. Although the
revelation Of the Masonic brotherhood Of
the two leading opposing characters is
reserved for the climax OF the final act.
this IS the central idea about which the
whole OF the story originally formed and
crystaIlized
According 10 the story Of The ReveI-
lers." Jack Randolph and Henry Van
Cleve have become mortal enemies. Ran
dolph has married Dorothy Dean. supp0s-
ing her 70 be the widow Of Van Cleve.
whose death he believes ne was unin-
tentionally instrumental IN causing Van
Cleve. supposed TO be dead not only by
Randolph. but also by Dorothy. reappears
later in the play. when Randolph and
Dorothy have a child and are living in
ideal domestic harmony. Eager 10 avenge
an old insult. Van Cleve insists that Dor
Othy shall return 10 him. threatening 9TH
eTwise 10 accuse her Of Unlawfully living
with Randolph and 10 brand the child
with Nlegitimacy-
When matters have reached 4 desperate
strait Randolph draws his pistol, with the
intention Of shooting Dorothy as the only
means OF saving her from a disgrace
worse than death. Van Cleve seizes the
pistol from his grasp and discovers the
emblem Of the Shrine on its handle.
Van Cleve is a member OF the Shrine
himself. and. even in. this extremity. rec
OgnizeS the brotherhood OF the order
foregoing his revenge and COnfesSing that
he has no claim on Dorothy. as his mar
rage 10 her was only a pretense
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
THE MINSTREL FIRST PART.
Defense of Leading Feature of
Lambs GambOI.

Lambs GambOl.
''The popularity OF a negro first part IS
easily and scientifically explained" said
James O'NeHI, the Nestor Of the Lambs
club. in A conversation recently Few
people. however. take the trouble 70 ana
I'VE the reason for its popularity. To be-
gin with their enumeration. a minstrel
first part is a compact form Of entertain
nent lasting from an hour TO an hour
and a half. and it contains all OF the en-
tertsining features OF the theater. II is
shaped or the oldest model, that Of early
Greece. There is q single spokesman or
interlOcutor and there is the chorus.
Every line that is spoken is with the
definite intent Of securing a laugh, and in
a wen-mansged first part this intention
Is successful That part Of the hour and
a half which is not humorous dialogue Is
musical; and think what a variety OF
music Is given, II is both vocal and In
strumentaI. sentimental and comic. solos
and concerted numbers, melody and re-
frain. Added to this. there IS generally a
danceSer two. with now and then COLI
sion between interlocutor and end men. or
between end men themselves. which has
dramatic flavor. so that the public gets
everything that the theater has 10 offer
presented in a tabloid form.
The burnt cork upon the faces os the
men is an important part to this success:
il furnishes kind Of mask which does
not entirely oblIterate the player, but
does disguise him sufficiently 10 give that
little flavor OF romance and impersonality
which IS so essential. In my opinion
negro minstrelsy reached its perfection in
the days OF Haverly. That was an epoch
that included such splendid performers
as Birch, Wsmbold. Baclxus. Emerson,
Allen. and Manning. and in their earlier
days Mcintyre and Heath The minstrels
Of those DAYS wore the conventional dress
suit. with the white waistcoat and white
kid gloves. The only departure from uni
formity was the touch Of character that
was introduced by the comic wigs OF the
end men"
That was minstrelsy, and In my opin-
ion minstrelsy 10 be effective must still
follow that model Whenever there IS an
attempt q present the minstrels without
cork on the face or TO put them in court
, wigs or into the silk knee breeches and
dCublets Of Louis ie Grand there IS q mo-
mentary pleasing OF the eye, which Is all
/ that Is gained. and there has been lost
nearly everything that made minstrelsy
popular.
If in It's forthcoming gambol the
Lambs Club follows my advice Il VIII
stick 10 the old dress and the old form.
OF course with It's wonderful array Of
stars II VII have 70 put more men on the
stage than Haverly or any other great
director ever presented but I warn the
club that any departure from the old min
strel first part that we loved IN those
days viii be a departure 20 its disad-
vantage"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
FOOTLlCHT FLASHES.

Oliver Doud Byron viii continue next
season in The Lion and the Mouse. ="
! playing John Burkett Ryder. a role he
/ has Interpreted over a thousand times.
Word comes from Chicago that MY
I Boy Is 20 be pCt into cold storage on
I Saturday night Tim Murphy viii look
about for another play for next seasoa-
Marjorie Ramey. a Washington giri.
viii step from the Aborn opera chorus
next week 10 appear as Sing Sing in the
revival Of a Chinese Honeymoon Miss
Ramey was formerly with De Wolf Hop
per.
At the Colonial Theater. Cleveland. May
/ q, Mildred Holland Is 70 produce a new
play entitled In Glass Houses the work
OF Charles r Housum. a Cleveland news
paper man. and Charles Hopkins. a MEM
Der OF John Drew's company
One Of the special features Of The
Revellers' is the second act. showing a
''beefsteak~ dinner in a place called the
1 Dungeon, the Identity OF which viii be
perfectly apparent 10 all people familiar
with the bohemian haunts OF New York
I From the part Of Mary Ann to that of
Angela, the only daughter OF King Louis
I VII. Is an unusual test 10 which the
versatility Of a player IS subjected, but
one which is met by Miss julia Dean
( in a manner that can only rebound 70
her glory.
William Faversham and his wife. Julia
sailed for Europe on the Oceanic May y.
Mr. Faversham viii spend most Of the
summer IN France and Germany IN search
OF properties for his forthcoming produc-
ton OF ''HerOd-~
a number Of operate people sailed last
week for Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm
II, including Giulio Gatti-Casazza, An
dress Dippel. Lillian Nordica. Johanna
Gadski, Frances Ada. Mariana Flahaut.
Otto Goritz. Adolph Muhlman, Alfred
Herr. and Arturo Toscanni
Miss -AdTienne Shreve. eight years Of
age, viii appear as the captain m the
national song and drill TO be given in the
/ children's carnival at Chase's Theater
| May 2 q. and @ Little Miss Shrevs
[ has been prominent in former May carni-
vals, and has been a dancer since she was
/ four years OF age
Agnes Finlay. who won a high place
/ in the affections OF local summer patrons
here last season 81 he National Theate-.
returns this week for the role OF EsteIle
/ In Princess Chic" Miss Finlav last
| season appeared in "A Runaway Cir. /"
The Geisha, San Toy" and The Belle
Of New York"
/ The Aborns are now operating six
opera companies In their various enter
prises these managers give from ten TO
fifteen weeks employment to nearly 100
I players and singers All OF the Aborn
companies are enjoying big success this
yea, the Washington organization lead
ing the others in point Of attendance and
enthusiasm.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Addison Pitt. who recently closed a sea-
son with Mary Mannering. left last Sat
urday for Delmar's Garden. St Louis
where ne viii direct the stage during the
summer
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Joseph Herbert, who Is responsible for
the book OF The Beauty Spot" sails for
Europe next week IN search OF material
for a new comic opera to be produced in
the fail
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Glen Echo Opens MAY ID

FREE Dancing. Motion Pictures. SeE Features. sc
Ideal fo- the Family and Belle and Bezu
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Arthur Byron. who VIII play one OF the
principal roles IN "On the Eve" this
coming season. made his debut on the
stage IN February. ISsa. He IS a nephew
OF Ada Rehan
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

launched four companies in the piece, is
now going TO head a company OF his own
and give the piece IN the principal cities.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

launched four companies N the piece, Is
now going 70 head a company OF his own
and give the piece in the principal cities.
Joseph Herbert. who IS responsible for
the book OF The Beauty Spot" sails for
Europe next week in search OF material
for a new comic opera to be produced in
the fan.
Addison Pitt. who recently closed a sea-
son with Mary Mannering. left last Sat
urday for Delmar's Garden, St Louis
where ne viii direct the stage during the
summer.
Arthur Byron. who viii play one OF the
principal roles IN "On the Eve" this
coming season. made his debut on the
stage IN February. ISs9. he IS a nephew
OF Ada Rehan-
Robert ManteH has been presented with
2 crimson scarf once worn by Edwin
Adams. a star popular many years with
The Marble Heart which 1Ir- Mante1
recently revived
Leoncavauo's ''Zaza" was produced in
London last week at the Coronet Theater
by the Italian opera Company. This
was ths first tine This work has been
sung in England.
Harry Corson Clarke. who has been
appearing with The Dollar Princess IN
Europe. is now taking an extensive tour
81 the British Isles before returning 70
the United States.
The shuberts announce that The
/ Beauty Spot" Will continue at the Herald
Square Theater. New York. and George
Fswcett viii remain at the Lyric far into
the summer months.
Faust" has been sung IN London SO
times, the third century having been
reached last week. The first performance
in England was on June j. 1859. with
Tidens as Marguerite.
katherine Florence. who plays the fem
inine lead with Charles Richman IN Tbs
Reveners.'' at the Belssco this week.
was for FIVE years with the famous
Lyceum Theater Company.
The scenery for Claiming Pouocks
latest play. such Little Queen" has
| been completed. and engagements are
now being made for the company which
VIII appear IN this comedy.
The Musical Courier for the present
week prints most attractive portrait
I OF Alma Gluck. who was one OF the
American sopranos OF the Metropolitan
/ opera Company this season.
Henry ". Savage has instructed his
New York Office to issue a call for the
/ chorus rehearsals OF The Love Cure
/ for July 6 This means that the piece
+ viii have an early production
/ Miss Reinz Belasco. youngest daughter
/ OF David Belesco. VIII be married 70
/ Morris Gest at Sherry's on June l. Bir.
/ Gest Is a member OF the theatrical pro-
/ ducing firm OF Comstock & Gest-
/ VIII H. COEiey is again cast FOR d
good part with the Columbia Players.
this week appearing as the Chief Com
missioner OF Police in the delightfully."-
refreshing comedy. a Royal Family"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Robert Msntell has been presented with
2 crimson scarf once worn by Edwin
Adams. q star popular many years with
The Marble Heart which 1Ir ManJe1
recently revived
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Harry Corson Clarke. who has been
appearing with The Dollar Princess N
Europe. is now taking an extensive tour
81 the British Isles before returning 70
the United States.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Iseoncavallo's ''Zaza'' was produced IN
London last week at the Coronet Tneater
by the Italian opera Company. This
was ths first time this work has been
sung in England
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

The Shuberts announce that The
Beauty Spot Will continue at the Herald
Square Theater. New York. and George
Fswcett viii remain at the Lyric far into
the summer months.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Accounts from London describe Max
ine EIliotts appearance with Waller in
The Duchess" an adaptation from Bal
zac's novels. as little short Of a fasco.
Her duchess was not taken seriously,
and during the performance the boob
ing" was most humiliating. Miss Eli
oft now is hardly less severe on the
London public with whom she was long
a faVorite. than wss Marie Dressier,
who after her return expressed her dis
ike OF the ''boohers" in q TRADE Of
eaoice albeit lady-like ilVectives recent
" Miss Dressler's experience dates
back 20 her attempt 10 introduce an
American musical comedy at a theater
she had especially leased for the ven
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Agnes Finlay. who won high place
In the affections OF local summer patrons
here last season 81 he National Theate-.
returns this week for the role Of EsteHe
IN Princess Chic" Miss Finlay last
season appeared in "A Runaway Girl"
The Geisha. San Toy" and The Belle
Of New York"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

times, the third century having been
reached last week. The frst performance
in England was on June il, 1853 with
Titjens as Marguerite
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
EUREKA STRIKE

The Eureka mine In Prosser guIch,
operated by the GiIpin-Eureka Min.
Ing company made the richest strike
this week that has been reported
In the county since the wonderful
discovery Of $4,000 ore In the War
Dance last year. The ore was en-
eountered In the ground that is just
being opened up In a eross-eut be-
ing driven from the 4o0-foot level In
the Eureka shaft, under the Sierra
Madra shaft. There Is four feet Of
milling ore and six inches Of smeIt-
ing streak that Is just matted with
free gold. Miners who opened into
the find say It 10 the richest ore
they ever laid their eyes on. No as
ssys Of the rich stuff have been
made but it Is certainty that the
figures will be astonishingIy large.
This strike Is boon to the COM
pany operating the property. Very
little could be done during the sum-
mer as the water had to be hoisted
from the Sierra Madras workings.
The operations In the Eureka were
right under these workings and the
miners were afraid Of the water COM
ing in on them. The company, with
this mine unwatered, has unlimited
ground and from the strike made II
would appear that there Is an i'm
mense fortune In sight.