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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
What I. Old Aoe7

This is Walt Mason's story: A few
days ago an aged man was planted in
a little Kansas cemetery. That he
was highly thought Of was evidenced
by the long cortege that followed the
plumed hearse to the city of rest.
Friends stood by the open grave and
shed real tears. yet none Of them
would have called him back to life had
that been possible, for he had died of
old age and consequent infirmities.
The toll and tribulations of seventy
five years had battered him down, and
for long time before his death he
merely went through the motions Of
living.
'He was an old, old man." said the
mourners as they turned away from
the grave when the clods had been
heaped upon the coffin lid.
"His age wasn't hurting him any,"
responded querulous voice. It came
from white haired man who stood
by the newly made grave leaning upon
a stick. The speaker was the dead
mans father. He was ninety eight
years old.
What is old age?-Kansas City Jour-
nal.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
His Belief.

A drunken carter came into car
riage Of the Greenock train and sat
opposite clergyman who was read.
ing his paper. Recognizing the pro-
fession of his vis-a-vis, the carter in
little while leaned forward and in a
maudlin way remarked, Il don't be-
lieve there's ony heaven"
The clergyman paid no heed.
'Do We hear me?" persisted the
carter. II don't believe there's ony
heaven"
Still the clergyman remained silent
behind his newspaper.
The carter, shouting his confession
this time loudly. said, Il tell ye to
your face, and you're minister. that
l don't believe there's ony heaven"
Every WE'LL" said the clergyman, "if
you do not believe there is a heaven
go elsewhere, but please 60 quietly
London Graphic.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
The Fire Cure.

The belief is general throughout
large part Of China that the insane are
under the influence Of evil spirits. In
their endeavors to cure afflicted pa
tients the Chinese doctors, so called,
administer medicine which produces
violent and distressing vomiting with
the idea of having the patient throw
of the insanity. The proper care of
the insane is almost unknown. 1t is
common custom, If a member of the
household becomes unmanagable or
troublesome, to chain him to a post or
heavy stone in the house. DR.. Selden,
missionary physician in southern
China. writing on the subject in the
China Medical Missionary Journal,
says that he recently saw woman in
Canton who had thus been chained
about the neck for fifteen years. There
is no intention of cruelty in this, but
knowing nothing about the nature of
the malady there is nothing else for
friends to do. Frequently, in order to
determine whether a person is really
insane or only obstinate, a piece Of
wick soaked in oil is placed under the
thumb nails and lighted, with the result
that the thumbs are often badly burned.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
The Masterpiece.

Alma Tadema, the artist, did not
achieve fame at single bound. He
had a few ups to many downs before
he was finally recognized as a painter
Of ability. In his student days one Of
his unsuccessful pictures was returned
unsold by the committee Of the Brus-
sells exhibition Of 1850. The subject
was a house on fire, says the Asso-
ciated Sunday Magazine.
Instead Of trade against the stu
pidity or favoritism Of the committee
the artist asked his fellow students
into his studio and invited them to
jump through the canvas. He led the
way by leaping head first through the
oily flames.
A second unsuccessful effort was a
large sized square picture that came
back again and again to its creators
easel until at last he revenged him
self upon it in novel way by cutting
the picture out Of its frame and giving
1t to an old woman to use as q table
cover.
There was some one at last to ap-
preciate its excellence. The next time
Alma Tadema saw the old woman she
told him that it was much better
than those common oilcloth things.
They always let the water through,
she explained, "but that one Of yours
Is good thick one, with plenty of
paint on it,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
The Picture;
and theLOVer
By LESTER GREY.
Copyrighted. 1909. by Associated
Literary Press.
By LESTER GREY.
4 OaoAoaOsoo ssoAoAOA(

10 begin with, she was not moth
er, but it had pleased the young artist
to give the picture that name because
it was his ideal Of what his mother
would have been If she had lived.
In real life she was quiet little
person. just over the brow Of the high.
way Of years, journeying softly. placid
~ down the smooth path. for the vim
ter of existence lay hidden beyond
turns in the road, and she had not
glimpsed it vet.
1t was not one Of the large can
vases of the exhibition, nor was it
hung in the most desirable lights re-
served for the great, yet it was we'll
placed. for Dean Carroll, though
young. had in measure been recog-
nized. and there were people Of dis
cernment who looked for his work.
The composition had been cleverly
conceived. 1t showed a veranda cor
ncr of what was evidently an old ruin
Of Il country house Of half century
ago. The big French window. the
half Of an old colonial pillar and a
general air Of shabby gentility made a
fitting frame for the sweet faced wo-
plan who sat in the modern wicker
porch chair. magazine on her lap.
and who looked straight out Of the
picture.
To one content to revel in the de-.
light of 1t all 1t showed a happy moth.
er speaking to some stalwart son who
had brought her good news or per-
haps just himself with hearty greet.
ing Of love.
TO the critic who sought to know
why 1t pleased him the greatest charm
seemed to be in the eyes. Carroll had
done wonders there and they seemed
to carry message Of a mother love
that had known no anxieties, no sleep.
less nights Of wondering where some
wandering boy was resting and pray
ing that God might watch over him.
They were big, brown, expressive
eyes. with the slightest suggestion Of
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
Chasing tho Polar Bear.

A polar bear chase is not very dan
gerous II one has GOODNESS Of mind and
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-10-15
do You KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT TIE
PICTURE?"

wrinkled corners, hint of age fur
ther carried out here and there in the
hair by touch Of times silver strands
showing through the soft hued brown
1t attracted some attention from the
writer's, and friends told Carroll it
was distinctly good. Otherwise it Gre
ated no STIR 1t was one of half a
hundred others equally creditable to the
artists and would probably bring de-
cent enough sum when placed on sale.
Yet somehow Carroll liked to look at
1t, probably because 1t brought back to
him memories Of that Virginia sum.
mer when he feared he was close to
death and Of the gentle spinster who
mad nursed him past the crisis and
mothered him through a happy conva.
lescence.
His own mother had died when he
was very young. and as he lay on his
bed OF illness watching her sweet face
as she moved about the room It gave
him Joy to pretend that he was really
her son. and 1t grieved him to think
that perhaps years to come might be
Ootn lonely TO her and full Of trouble.
One afternoon when he stood half in
q reverie Of remembrance before the
picture he was conscious that an cid.
erly man nj ar him was evincing more
than usual interest.
He fumbled for his glasses, turned
the leaves of the catalogue until he
came to the number; then the eager
ness died out Of his face, and he turn
ed away. But he came back and again
looked upon it with no concealment of
his appreciation.
The stranger noticed Carroll when he
started away the second time and
stopped to ask him:
do you know anything about the
picture?''
"Why. yes. naturally. painted it."
'You are Mr.. Carroll, then. was
going to hunt you up. Is it for sale"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
The Chair of Torture.

The most prominent building in tho ancient city of Nuremburg is the cas- tie. One of its two towers was useu for torture, the other served as . prison. The castle also contained a museum of horrors until 1t was pur- chased by the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, in whose possession these rel ics now lie. One of these was the chair of torture. It was very heavily made and studded over the seat and at the elbows with blunt topped spikes. To it the victim was tightly bound. and in short time discomfort began to manifest itself and in time became unbearable. During its continuance the torture was increased in several ways by means of wedges being pass ed between the legs and screws being applied to the thumbs until they be- gan to bleed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Rings as . Protection.

Il used to be surprised" said a clerk in high class jewelry establishment. when a woman whom knew was un- married would come in and coolly se- lect handsome solitaire diamond ring. the sort usually sold for an engage ment ring, and then. quite as matter of course, buy plain gold band of the
 wedding ring variety. l couldn't un- derstand 1t at first. but now I've learned that many unmarried women
 think two such rings. worn when trav- cling. for instance, serve about the same purpose as chaperou. had a case the other day where a mother came in with her unmarried daughter
 "a pretty girl hardly out of her teens
 and bought two such rings. From their conversation learned that the girl was to take the trip to the Pacific coast unaccompanied. and the mother evidently thought if her daughter was protected by her rings she'd not be so apt to be criticised for being alone. Funny idea, but the women seem to think it works well.''-New York Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Spoiled His Taste.

"A friend of mine," said Montana man. lis defending damage suit for being party to making q man take the liquor cure without his consent. This man had been on protracted spree of several weeks, and his busi~ ness was going to the dogs. My friend thought it would be a kindly thing to send him to sanitarium for treat ment. He did so. and the man was given tine cure for the whisky habit. When he was discharged from the sanitarium the 1ixst thing he did was to go to a saloon. He called for whis- ky. He tasted 1t, but did not fancy the flavor of 1t. He set his distaste of it down to the cure he had been given by my friends orders and imme- diately began suit for $50,OOO dam ages. He says fin his complaint that he had q highly cultivated and dis criminating taste for whisky, which had taken years to develop. and that
 was spoiled by the cure. do not know how my friend will come out, but he Is not helping any more down and outs without first obtaining their consent. "-New York Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
The Hub of the German Emuirs.

ne 6uo of the German empiro.
 Unter den Linden Is the center spot of Berlin and the hub of the German empire. This magnificent boulevard is 10S feet in width, and under the shade of its lime trees the Berliners have meeting place which is equal in architectural beauty to any fin Eu- rope. It is lined on either side with magnificent hotels, restaurants and palaces. At the east end of Unter den Linden. where it enters upon the Opera House platz, stands the magnificent monument of Frederick the Great, which is worthy of the real founder of United Germany. To the right of this monument is the palace of the Emperor William l.. now occupied by Prince Heinrich. The north side of the Opera platz is occupied by the buildings of the University of Berlin. and next to it stands the Royal libra- ry, which rivals that at the British museum both in it's size and the num- Der of volumes it contains. The op- era house itself is on the south of the Rlatz and is building of nation of music lovers like the Gerrdans.--Argo- naut.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
New Works Lobster Palaces.

Nobody of distinction of appetite goes to Il lobster palace tO eat One goes there in gaudy mood or when -severy other place is filled or closed or with the kind of man who thinks gay nety means overtlressed women. bediu- gxnoned men. walters rushing with champagne us if they tad the frt. Buckets and caterwauling orchestra. At midnight the din aud the excite Nnent incline a sedate man to ask him.
 self whether he is not in a riot. If you have lobster digestion. you don't hear the din or feel the maeistrom of somnibuses, walters. head walters and patrons swirliag about you A man
 who is eating lobster has to concen- drate all his faculties. mental. physical.
 moral and intellectual. on the ordeal
 You have heard no doubt of the young lady who was asked over her first ;ob- .ster how she liked it.. 'Y think" she sdeclared. tits perfectly delicious if there weren't so many large bones in St. They look lske9 cel!uloid, don't ss.hey ?"--Richard Duffy in Futnam's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Cseyeiand's Greediness For Work.

Caexeianos GreeoineSe For Work.
 President Cleveland was often d his sdesk in the White House until 3 o'clock ssn the morning and up again at 9. I fell into the way of working until about o'clock iu the morning. and
 because of the oppressive heat kept abe door of my room wide open. Of rten during the hours around midnight I would step into the hall in hope of getting a stray breath of air. Once it 70 happened that as looked across sthe hall to the half open door turned toward mine l saw upon It's polished surface the reflection of the hand Of a
 man writing with patience aud sn industry that amazed me. I knew that t he president was at his desk. 1 used to ask the watchman when went to my task in the moraiag it what hour the president had knocked off work the preceding night. 1 found that ii
 was generally about 5 o'clock in the gmorning. although sometimes when he shad finished some severe task that ht. had set himself he would stop at o'clock. l usually stopped work at l o'clock, but I did oncc or twice hang son until . in the hope that 1 might. If -only for once. show an endurance equal to that of the man next door.
 whose greediness for work had become provcrbial. George Parker in Me af,lure's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
n. Was a Poor cuesssr.

He was |, new conductor and aax- ious to expedite matters When he saw a woman holding a two dollar bi1! In her hand he dispensed with the customary authorization to pay her fart. and began to count out change. There had been drain on his pockets throughout thef trip ana he was obliged to interview half the passen- gers in the car before he finally se- cured the desired small coin Finally the transaction was completed, and the conductor returned tU the woman
 tsFare:'' he said. '. z.''''F'
 The woman fshcd a aickei from her pocket book 1'litsH sue looked at the two dollar bill.
 Dear rne:' she said. How careless T am! I forgot I had that money in my hand. Somebody might have stolen it.
 sChumpv' groWled the conductor.
 The woman thought he meant her. Tsut he didn't. He was cuxsing his own stupidity.--New York Globe,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
French Peasant Women Hard Work.

French Peasant Women Hard Workers.
 The French peasant woman. Ere tonne or otherwise. works hard as any man. It makes one sad to see the women working in the fields, digging and delving. carrying heavy burdens, driving the cattle. sometimes attend ing to the machinery employed on the farms. One wonders whether hus- bands and fathers appreciate 1t all, especially when you hear some of the ballads, for ballads are supposed to reveal the soul of people. I heard one the other day of which the refrain sis as follows:
 Iear is my good wife Jeanne.
 Her death I should deptore
 But dearer are any beaves. " Their loss would grieve me more! From Plougastel (France) Letter to
 New Orleans sTimes-Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Tho Mennonites.

The Mennonites grew out of four ssects of Dutch, Flemish and German Baptists. They derive their name from Memo Simons, Catholic priest who became a leader of the anabaptists in about 1537. Slmons was bort in 149Z and died in 1537. His "True Christian Belief'' was published three years be fore his death. Following the death saof the leading spirit the sect under went divisions and changes oi creed .Pittsburg Dispatch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
A One Man Jury.

A tailor who was defendant fin a case tried in court seemed much cast down when brought up for trial. Whats the trouble?" whispered his counsel, observing his clients distress as he surveyed the jurymen.
 ''It looks pretty bad for me-" said the defendant. unless some steps are taken to dismiss that jury and get in new lot There ain't a man amongst 'em but what owes me money for clOtheS'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
FOR RENT. DWellingS.

FOOT w. 5th, rooms. 1910 w. Pullen St.. 4 rooms. 1709 w. 7th Ave. 3 rooms. 619 Hickory St.. rooms. 11O3 w. 9th Ave, rooms, with hall
 and bath. 509 w. 9th Ave. 8 rooms, with bath.
 Willing to make all improve
 ments with leased contract.
 Dwellings (Colored). 7O3 Mulberry St.. 5 rooms. 1216 Fir St., 3 rooms. aG12 w. 18th Ave, 3 rooms.
 WE ISSUE SURETY BONDS. Represent the Title Guaranty and Surety Company, of Pennsylvania. Let us make your bond instead of calling on your friends.
 Solicit share of your Fire Insur ance. Represent Old Line Companies only.
 Have some choice lots for sale. 0. will trade for other property.
 CHAS. HANCOCK, Fire Insurance, Real Estate
 and Loans.
 OFFICE, 113 PINE STREET.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Aenrv's Better Scheme.

The Vicar's Daughter-Papa's sub ject tonight is to be "Love One An other" Shall we go, Henry? Henry- No. dear. think we had better stay at home and practice what your father is preaching-I.ondon Mt-Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
wa.hinoton's. Rebuke.

S 1sWashington." said a senator. was not a cynic, yet he sometimes said things so wretchedly true tslat they had a cynical note. Thus. .rfauking certain type of churchgoer he once wrote: ..;.' ..
 ".The churchs feasts and lasts are snarvelously well kept u2, ''l'a rich keep the feasts and t..~ l.Uur the fasts.'"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Sarcastic.

Senior Waiter to rather green as- sistant at q recent banquet in cele- brated London hoteD = Now. then, young man, do a bit O somethink. and don't stand a-gaping and staring there as if you was the bloomin' guest O the hevenfn' Mail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
A Candid Critic.

AuthOr-Have you read my new book?
 Friend-YeS.
 "What do you think of ftr ssWell. to be candid with you. think the covers are too far apart t-"-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Optimism.

First Poacher-Hello, Bill! Wot luck Anything doin'! Second Poacher- We'll, I dunno, but if gets four more besides the wah Pm after now I'll have foiye-an' that ain't so bad Punch
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Reciprocity.

RecJpfoctty. "Do you expect your constituents to believe all you tell themT etNo," answered Senator Sorghum, s.and in return they must not expect me to tell them all I believe Wash ington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13
Proved.

MT. Snapp-Life is full of contradic- tons. Mrs. Snapp-And say it isn't. Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13

If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it from him. Franklin. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-13

Success consec-ates the foulest crimes.-Seneca.
The sun., 1909-06-29
AN OFFkCltL .hISTOk1.
VIII the Delegates Of the Tennis Cabinet
Write Q sugar Chapter?

To rHE EDITOR or The sUH-Sr: /
notice that Messrs. GARFIELD and Pinchot
OF tho late Tennis Cabinet will shortly
issue . work on the achievement OF the
late Administration. not forgetting to men.
ton the important parts they each played
in it. presume. am interested and only
hope that It may be complate. Do you
think they will tell all about the strong
pull Of the sugar trust when they mention
Mr.. Herbert PArAons's negotiations with
Mr.. Hearst A. the special representative
OF the mighty hunter,
] am one Of those who feel sure that Il
must have been all right to soak" Harri-
man and Hin and others and let the susar
trust 90 or II would not have been done.
Perhaps another four years Of the -uplift-
movement would have wiped out the we lgh-
ing Of sugar trust sugar entirely. being q
good trust and at the Same time having a
powerful strong worker ln the great move
nsert for the regulation Of everything-ex-
cspt the sugar ,trust-in Congress In the
person Of the Hon. Herbert Parsons
feel sure that Messrs. GARFIELD and
Pinchot 10 their frat chapter on the square
deal will not fail 10 mention this matter.
BUFFALO. June -. Az uPLrPTRR.
The sun., 1909-06-29
THE CORPORATION TAX.
Js It Net "Direct" Within the Mcanlp,
or the COnstitutlon7

To THE EDITOR OF THE srN-Sir. tn.
United States Supreme Court decided I,
Pollock vs.. Farmers Loan and Trust Com.
pany. i5s u. s.. that q tax on the income OF
either real estate or personal propertv
In o direct" tax within the meaninu
Of the United States Constitution and can.
not be levied by Congress- unless appor.
toned according to tha rule prescribed
namely, population and representation i,
Congress.
The Constitution In providing that
direct" taxes must be thus apportoned
or corporations upon whom the tax /,
levied. All direct" taxes must be thu,
apportioned.
The Supreme Court In said decision mad.
no distinction between taxes levied on
the property OF persons or individuals and
those levied on the property of corporations.
Il held that q tax levied on the income
of either real estate or personal property
was under the Constitution equivalent to
tax on the real or personal prop.
erty itself aud was direct" tax. This
IL true whether the owner OF the real estate
or personal property Ia a corporation or
an individual. The Constitution says moth.
Ing about who owns the real estate or per.
sonal property on which the direct tax
Is levied. All direct" taxes must be ap-
portioned. not all direct taxes on individ-
uais or on property owned by individuals.
but also all direct taxes on corporations
or on property owned by corporations.
How can the proposed tax be sustained
under the United States Constitution?
HARRY HUBBARD.
RRJARCIJpy JoDaE June "a
The sun., 1909-06-29
A Favering voice.
From me Paaddstphfd PfesS.

No tax measure In American history has
worked more momentous change than will
the amendment to the tariff bill. the Taft
plan" introduced yesterday. imposing q
per cent. tax on the net income" OF all
corporations with en- income Of over 81. 900
q year. Federal regulation Of all corpora
tions begins with this tax. In the end the
reports required will Affect the accounts.
the expenditures and the management Of
every corporation above the smallest.
The corporation tax amendment
Is drawn by two Of the best corporation
lawyers IN the country. Attorney General
Wickersham and Senator Root. 1t reads
like 1t. IL 10 closs. precise. minute and con-
stitutional. No disputed questions are
raissd that can possibly be avoided. judi
cial decisions through Q century on Federal
taxation are summed In its carefully drawk
provisions. Its future In the courts no man
can predict. but for . measure 10 novel and
so far reaching II has Surprisingly little that
raises legal issue not already decided by
the courts In favor OF the provisions Of this
bill. The money paid by corpora
tions under this act will be smsil-large as
the sum is-by the side Of the change this
corporation tax amendment will make in
the reports. the mana cement. the accounts
and the policy Of every corporation.
Corporate secrecy will grow diff,cult. Cor
porats publicity will begin. In publicity
Is safety for all-public. shareholder and
bondholder.