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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
The Pardosr paperweiqi1t.

Under the headline "A Queer Munfc ipal Gift q Vienua paper tells this story: "In the year 1S69 q private sel- tlier stationed at Sass killed an officer of his regiment and was condemned tu be shot. Comrades who knew the e1- tcnua.ing circumstances. friends, priests. rc,atiyes-all pleaded in vain fer mercy. the colencl in whose hands tEc matter rested insisting on the death penalty. Tte day came and the man vas taken to- the place of execu- rioa Six members of his regiment. armed with rifles, one of which con- t4:Eed a blank cartridge, took thei, p:acss as exccutioners. The manis eyes were bandaged and with arms securely pinioned he stood Deady for ti:: volley, shouting Comrades, aim wci;::' when q mounted courier dashed Eto, the crowd wa1ving n white flag, crying 'Pardonv He was Leutenant Barep du Mont, with the colonel's parats1, which would have been use- less had it arrivea one minute later: Tl,e. municipality secured the five t:,'e.s from the firing squad. had thens siivefed and mounted in the. form of a tiny pyramid on a silver plate. and t;...s,. suitably inscribed, is known as the pardon papesweight,' the only o,e of it's kind"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
An Experience at Hull House.

Even death itself sometimes fails to bring the dignity and serenity which one would fain associate w4th old age. I recall the dying hour of one old Scotchwoman whose long struggle to keep respectable" had so embittered her that her last words were gibes for those who were trying to minister to her. "So you came in yourself this morning. did you? You only ~ent things yesterday. 1 guess you knew when the doctor was coming. Don't try to warm my feet with anything but that old jacket that I've got there: it belonged to my boy who was drowned at sea nigh thirty years ago, but it's warmer yet with human feelings than any of your confounded charity hot water bottles" Suddenly the harsh gasping voice was stilled in death, and 1 awaited the doctors coming, shaken and horrifed.-Jane Addams in Amer ican Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
A CHINESE BANQUET.
Culinary Mysteries That 6svildsrsd an Euolishwoman

Culinary Mysteries That 6evsilderad
 an Enolishwoman.
 One moment we were eating ducks eggs whose blackened, lime favored whites indicated that their age was unimpeachable; the next we were grap. bling with sea weeds, macaroni and the slippery sharks fins that eluded our clumsily manipulated sticks. Now we tackled-not without fear-un- known meats and vegetables cooked in sugar, fresh shrimps, mushrooms from Mongolia, young bamboo sprouts, pi foreign tasting messes. Then clean plates were given to us, and bowls of sickly pink sirup, sweet potato and Indian corn cakes of dusky hue were set before each one. These were only crevice fillers and concluded the first and lighter portion of the repast. Now came the real substantial meal, where In every dish had an accompaniment ot smaller ones, containing grayies, etc, in which to dip the morsel taken from the central bowl.
 There was stewed duck cooked with out salt, roast sucking pig, forcemeat balls and chicken; there were soups of birds nest, of mushroom, of vegetables and of sea slugs. There was grilled fresh water fish. which. according to custom, was helped from the top side only, for the Chinese remembers his servant. And, finally, at the conclu- sion the inevitable small bowl of rice and rice water was set before each person.
 After some three hours. with feel ing of thankfulness that al, was over. pipes, cigarettes and tea were served. and it seemed to me that the deic. us aroma which rose from the Ia ter soothed our senses and almost dis pelled the antipathy that had been growing on us for all things Chinese. - Mary Moore in London Express.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Empty Titles,

William Jennings Bryan once joked about our American fondness for titles
 You all know of the colonel" he said. 'who got his title by inheritance, having married Colonel Browns wid- ow? But I once met general who got his title neither by inheritance, nor by service. nor by anything you could mention.
 "General,' I said to him, how dc you come by this title of yours. any way?
 "'Why, sir,' said he, I passed my youth in the flour trade and for twen ty-seven years was general miller
 q know another titled man, Judge Greene.
 "'Are you, sir,' I once asked him. a United States judge or a circuit court judge?'
 CT ain't neither he replied. Im g judge of hoss racin'.'"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
LOST.
CURB AND GUTTER DISTRICT NO 1
 (Pine Strect.)

The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Curb and Gutter District No. 1, in the city of Pine Bluff has been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying sn the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that lime for the collection of such assess ment and for legal penalties and cost. Given under my hand this 20th day of August, 1910.
 A. G. RUSSELL, City collector. Office, City Hall-9 a. n. to g M.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Fear

Fear causes more disease than do microbes, more deat ns than famine. more failures than panics. II costs more than war. is always failure and Is never necessary. said medical man. Fear weaken's the hearts action. in- duces congestion. invites indigestion. produces poison through decomposing foods and is thus the mother of auto- poisoning. which either directly causes or greatly aids ill the production of quite 90 per cent of all our diseases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
kissina In Iceland.

Among old time laws against kissing those of Iceland appear to have been the most severe Punishment was the penalty laid down for kissing another mans wife, either with or without her consent The same punishment was enforced for kissing an unmarried wo- man against her will; if 1t could be proved that she had consented to be kissed the offender was still liable to fine of great quantity of cloth for each offense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Tho Man With the Iron Mask.

The Man With the Iron Mask was a mysterioYS French prisoner of state, whose identity has never been satis- factorily established. He was closely confined under the charge of M. de St. Mars at Pignerol in 1879, at Exiles in 1881, at ainte-Marguerite in 1887 and finally was transferred to the Bastile in 1898, where he died on Nov. 19, 17O3. and was buried the following day in the cemetery of St. Paul under the name of Marchiali. Dumas made him twin brother of Louis XIV.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
A Punasnt Playar.

The comedian had his benefit and thankful for the patronage of "kind friends in front" let off this i'm promptu, which was applauded:
 Like a grate full of coals glow,
 A great full house to see.
 md were not grateful. too.
 A great fool should be.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
TESTING FIRE CLAY.
Tas Most Practical Methaod Is to Lit.
 erallY Eat lt.


 Fire clay has been in use for cen. ,uries. and yet believe the in11stry f., one which lacks definios laws more than any other. including those which are either modern or ancient and: of less prominence. You can go to- a. manufacturer of steel and specify what you want hT actual figures or statements and yom can chsek the prod- uct by chemical analysis OF mechanlcait tests and thus make sure you get What you need. The producer knows how to combine certain elements. and Wflat' quantities of various kinds to, combine in, order 10 get a result at least rery closely approaching what you call fDn hIt not SO in the fire clay business. In the past the moss skilled and highest s,laried chemists have been employed 10, make tests, to. prOmo54' and carry shrough Investigations on the naslraI product and to study the workings of certain manufactured and elaborated articles derived aherefron4 The result has been generally speaking, confusion worse confounded. Two professors. working at simiihr times on briaAs or clay obtained from the same source and manufac c tuned undez exactly equal have. recorded diamet1irally opposed conclusions! The same scien- lists ah different periods, have reached vastly varying conclusions when test ing identical qualities and shapes of bricks, so can you wonder if a promi- nent fire clay manufacturer should ex- claim, as heard one on an occasion after having the above experience, "Au tests of fire clay are empirical, and 1 would sooner trust our superintend- ent to pick and sekect his clays in the old fashioned way than pay high fee for a highbrow's recommendations? ?s The chief method of testing fire clay by a practical nan is literally to eat it. He can detect grit and sand best by that method. and good fire clay {free from silica, quartzite or fint clay, is free from grit His only other personal test is by e4periment.-En- gineering Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
The Kind Needed,

Dear me-" said the first young VI man. taking her initial lesson in golf. what shall do now? This ball is in a holev'
 Well. let me see," said her conpan- ion, rapidly turning the leaves of a book of instructions. T presume you will have to take stick of the right shape to get 1t out"
 "Oh, yes; of course," was the some what cynical reply. "Well, see if you can find one shaped like dustpan and York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
A Startlino Ranlx.

An English country bookseller sent to London for copy of book called Happy Husbands" The work was out of print, but the wholesale agent certainly might have intimated the fact differently. He replied that There are no Happy Husbands in London."- Tit Bits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
PILES! PMEss PHESl

Williams Indian Pile Ointment y curs Blind. BAsedIngs and l!tc,a Piles. It absorbs the tumon ,hu itching at onae, acts as | ooSlm| gives instant relief. WillianA' Inh Pile Ointment is preparel for M and itching Of the private part,. A by druggists, mall Soc and 31.0A wi ii&ms' Mfg. Co. Props., Caeyslall | Sold by McCammon san.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Simplifed Spelling.

"Why did you take Elnora away from school, Aunt Mahaly?" a lady asked her cook one day. Aunt Mahaly sniffed scornfully.
 "Cause de teacher ain't satisfaction ary tuh me, Mis- Mally. What you reckon she tell dat chile yistidy? She low dat " spell four when even q idjut 'ud know dat it spells ivy"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
A Volcano.

"What Is volcano? asked the teacher.
 "A mountain with . Are inside, D said one
 A smile of comprehension spread over the puzzled face of the smallest pupil as she asked surprisedly, .Is that . mountain range?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Moro Important.

'See here. waiter! l found | collar button in this pie!' Didn't see nothin' of an umbrella, did yo', boss? Dah was one los heah las' night" Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
An Easy Arranuamant.

Wife-Am ]. then. never to have nn way in anything?" Husband-Certain ly. dear. When we are both agreed you can have your way. When we differ I'll have mine."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Not Strong Minded, !,

"Your wife, Clark, is, should say. a strong minded lady"
 "There you would be wrong. l should rather describe her as brittle minded"
 Brittle minded:"
 "Yes; she's been giving me pieces u. her mind for years."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03

An irritable man Hes like . hedge AoS rolled up the wrong way. torment Ag himself with his own peickles.-A e. Hood
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Load Pina.

Lead may be melted and when cool ed to the solidifying point may be sQuirted. In this manner lead pipe is ulade.-Nining World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03
Beat intentions

Mamma--Johnny. what Is the baby yelling about? Johnny-Nothin'. 1 jest took his milk and showed him how to drink it-Cleveland Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-03

Learn to say "No." and tt will be q more use to you than to he ahlo c read Latin ST: :.geon.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
PREDICTS LOVE DROUGHT
License Clerk Blames Big Hats and
Suffragists,
Offers to Found n "StranEers' Club
to Aid Those Who Lack Oppor-
tunIty 20 Meet and Coo,

There VIII be slump IN matrimOny this
year II Col r. p. Below. who presides
over the license desk at the courthouse, Is
any Judge.
Col. Below has made study OF matri-
mony. He has arrived at the conclusion
that there are q number OF circumstances
which combine to lessen marriages in
washington. The reasons are the high
cost OF living. enormous cost OF ladies'
hats. the sufIragist agitation. lack OF Op-
pOTtunity.
The last reason. in the opinion OF Col
Below. is more 90 blame than ell others
for the falling off In the number OF mar
riages. Between 1900 and 400 marriage
licenses are issued annually. but tho num-
Der this year IS not expected TO reach so
high. Col. Belew IS of the opinion that
the formation Of a strangers club. where
young men and women who have no op-
portunity TO 20 out and make acquaint-
ances. could come together, would not
only help very much 10 result in added
pleasure and happiness TO those who be-
came members. but would In all prob
ability result in happy matrimonial ven
lures. Col. Belew Is ready 20 answer all
questions relating 10 this proposed club.
and would be glad to suggest rules and
regulations governing the organization.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
CIRCUS IS COMING.
Barnum and Bailey VIII show in
Capital May and 10.

Number ., Paste that in your hat,
Hey. you with the pink tie, Make your
date In advance, or somebody will beat
you TO itr' Number is the lucky day.
and it's May 9 Barnum and Bailey's
circus viii show up in Washington.
This fact is being heralded by crew
OF thirty-five men who arrived in Wash
ington yesterday on the No. 1 advertising
car. The date IS announced for Monday
and Tuesday, May and TO-
Barnum and Bailey's circus has always
been the leader in size and quality, but
this year they claim 10 be bringing here
the largest show that has ever been or
gained TO travel
Chief among the features is the act Of
Jupiter the balloon horse. This animal
descends in a shower Of fireworks. Des-
perado. a young Frenchman. furnishes
the thriller by jumping from a small
platform in the dome OF the tent and
alighting on his bare chest on a small
curved skid placed on tho ground some
eighty feet below.
The mendgerie has been greatly en-
larged and the big feature OF the great
ZOOS IS a real baby giraffe born January
70 at Bridgeport. Conn.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
PLACES OF INTEREST.

ILbrary OF Congress-Opeu q. n. 70 10 ?. N on
secular days: from u n 10 10 p n. on Sundays
ard certain holidays
Public Library-Oren 9 :. n 20 :. n holidays
9 O. m. 20 3 ?. m. Sundays. % 9 p. n
White House-Open 10 a. m. 20 ?. N.
United States Capstol-Open ? a. n. 20 40 :. n
COrcoran Gallery q Art-Open (freel Tuesday
Thursday. Saturday. $50 to ?. m. Sunday IN to
40 ?. m. Other days &c admission.
State, War. and Navy Departuents-Open a N
II D m. Che original Declaration Of ludcDend-
encc is in the library al the State Department.
United States TreasIry-OTen 9 a. m. 20 ?. N.
United States Patent onoe-open a m to
p m.
United States Pension Bueau-open l. m to !
United States Post-ofice-Open a. n. to 2 p. m
Washington City Post-ofice-Opcn al hours. The
Dead Letter once is in the city post-ohce.)
National Botanic Gardens-Open a. N 70
Fish Commisston-opeu q. N. 20 40 ?. N
Army Medical NIuseum-Open 4. N. 20 40 p. n.
National Museum-Open a. m 20 40 p NJ lin
GLIDING holidays.
Agricultural Departnent-Open a. m TO 43O
p. N.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printiaz-open T. m.
TO 20 D m
80 A N. 20 40 p n Elevator runs from a. m.
10 n. M
Smithsonian Institution-open 9 a N. to 40
D m Including holidaysl.
Government PTlntinS Omce-Open 10 q. n. TO
p m.
Navy Yari-Open a. m. 20 $50 2. m
Southworth Cottage S6th and Prospect ave-.
Key MansiOn-Hone Of Francs Scott Key. author
Of The Star Sranged Banner" 35ls NJ street north
west Open daily. except Sunday. a u. 70 $50
o. N. Admission free
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Oren all day
Rock Greek Bridge and Park
Chevy Chase and KenSugtol.
Naval Obseryatory-Open 9 a. N. 10 ..
Mount Vernon Che home and tomb OF WsShing-
tOnl-Open II a m. to .. m
United States Sodiors' HOme-opEn a. NJ to
sunset.
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd
Arlington National Cemetery.
For MVer Military Post
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

Mrs. Florence Mercler. widow Of
Charles MERCER, dropped dead at Six
teenth and NJ streets northwest yesterday
afternoon shortly before 8 o'clock. There
was much excitement on the fashionable
thoroughfare. Coroner hewitt will issue
certificate Of death from heart disease.
Mrs. Mercier lived at the boarding
house kept by Mrs. w. B. Richardson.
14Ol NJ street northwest. for the past two
years. She was regarded as a woman Of
considerable means. She was quiet and
rather uncommunicative. Thefe had been
nothing Of late TO indicate that she was
not in her usual health. and it was with
no misgivings that she LEFT the house
yesterday 10 can upon relatives.
Stnggers and Falls Dead.
Mrs. Mercier proceeded up NJ street. and
as she approached Sixteenth street she
staggered and fell TO the pavement A
crowd quickly gathered. She was re-
moved to a nearby residence. The Emer-
gency ambulance was telephoned for and
made a rapid run. The ambulance sur
EeOn pronounced lnc woman ueAu- Inc
body was. however. removed to the hos
pital and the coroner notified.
S. B. MERCER, a brother-in-law OF the
woman. residing at IT'S T street north
west. was advised Of tho death. Under
instructions from him the body was re-
moved to the undertaking establishment
Of ]. William Lee. Arrangements for the
funeral will be completed this morning.
Was Native of Virginia.
Mrs MerCier was a native OF Virginia,
her father. George w. Janey. being one
Of the most prominent merchants Of LOU
doun County. Her first husband was DR..
Townsend Heaton. Of Leesburg. Several
years after his death she married Charles
MERCER who died several years ago.
Mrs MERCER is survived by a daughter
Mrs. Florence Marshall. Of Dunbar. Pa,
and two sisters. Mrs. Edgar McCray. OF
Leesburg and Mrs. T. II. Vandeventer,
Of the same place. All OF them have
been notified OF the sudden death and
have wired that they will arrive in
Washington to-day.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
CENSUS FIGURES FOR TAFT
Show More Than Million Pounds Of
Paper Used for Printing.
Secretary NaGeA Says Director Du-
rand's Report Is Surprise as
10 Extent of the Work.

President Taft learned yesterday that
1885. 479 pounds OF paper were used In
printing blanks. schedules. slips. and
punch cards for enumerators in the
thirteenth census. A hundred million IN
dividual punch cards were issued. The
Presidents proclamation was printed in
English IN 10000 copies and in foreign
tongue in $4,000.
These facts IN elaborate detail were re-
ported BY Census Director Durand 70
Secretary Nagel on the first day OF the
big undertaking, and Mr.. Nagel sent
them 10 the President yesterday with the
following letter:
Ny Dear AR President: The incosed communica-
ton from the Director q the Census. bearing upon
the work done By the Government Printing Ofice.
think ia pertsIs Of sufficient interest 90 Justify my
sending Il 20 you confess that tho extent Of this
WuTk is a surprise 20 me and 10 is always pleasure
10 call attention 70 work well done. VERY sincerely
yours CHARLES NAGEl-
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
FUNERAL OF A. ]. HALFORD.
Feeling Tribute Paid TO His Mem
Ory by Rev. q. - Dean

Feeling Tribute Paid TO His Mem
DRY by Rev. O. :. Dean.
The funeral Of a. J. Halford. the we'll
known newspaper man. occurred at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Brief serv-
ices were held AZ the residence. 1922
Twenty-second street northwest, con
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Wood. OF the Church
OF the Covenant. and Rev. o. s. Dean. OF
Passaic, y. J.. father-in-law OF the de-
ceased. Only the family and immediate
friends were present
Rev. DR. Dean. IN a short review OF
Mr. Halfords busy life. paid feeling
tribute 20 his qualities % mind and heart
and his fine Christian character. He was
manly man. who won and held the
esteem and trust OF all who came to
know him.
Beautiful floral offerings from loving
friends covered the casket. The pail
bearers We're Hon. John w Foster, Sena-
tor J. c. Burrows, Hon. H. 3. F. Macfar-
land Hon. Louis T. Kitchener. Chief JUS
tice stanton J. Peele, Of the Court o.
Claims, David s. Barry. and w. H.
Baldwin.
The intermeGt was at Rock Greek
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
PENNSYLV RAILROAD
Bulletin.
PARTICULAR SERVICE
FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE.

To the average business Of to-day careful attention
to the little nicetes OF life important it the
society Such appreciates service railroad
trains which will permit him give this attention to his per-
sOnal habits.
The Limited" trains Of the Pennsylvania Railroad offer
all the appointments of the best homes hotels and clubs In
addition bathrooms and barber shops with valet service the
careful may obtain manicure service at the hands Of
pert operators which is available at convenient hours during
the trip.
This service which available both and women is
welcome addition to the other special features Of the Lmteds
stenographers electric lights Libraries of literature
and periodicals. comfortable sleeping accommodations and the
best dining car service in the world
The "Pennsyvana Special "The Pennsylvania Limited"
the "24-Hour ST Louis the "24-Hour New Yorker" and
the "St Louis Limited each offer these special features COM
bned with running schedule best adapted to time and
speed to all classes of travellers.
Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Railroad will be glad
furnish time tables tickets Pullman reservations and full
information to intending passengers
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

Declaring that crime is the result Of
neglected education, and that this neg
lect is due directly to the ignorance OF
the father or mother. Mrs. Frederic
Schoff, national president of the Con-
gress OF Mothers, made a plea for better
education OF parents before the District
congress at the Shoreham Hotel last
night Mrs. schoff has been engaged in
the study Of crime and It's causes for
more than eight years.
Parents" said Mrs. Schoff. need edu-
cation much more than children. They
are the ones to whom we should devote
our attention al present II we are 10 save
tbs child Every mother and father must
be taught just what 20 do with the child
and how it should be treated under all
conditions, II we are to solve the problem
Of the prison.
Punishment Does Not Avail.
mo judge or jury or any term Of i'm
prisonment can do anything for the child
whose education has been neglected, -
she said. and it is to the parents alone
that we must look for the beaerment OF
condltons.
In Investigating the causes OF crime
in this country. Mrs. Schon has found
that IN nearly every case the criminal
has been neglected in childhood. Some
| time ago she addressed inquiries to thou
sands Of cOnvicts 10 find out TO what
they attributed the!- evil life and she
found in most cases that the parents
were 70 blame for the development OF the
criminal instinct.
Much Cause in Schools.
Mrs. Schon severely. scored the tendency
Of the public schools to ram knowledge
into the heads of scholars, saying that
this was harmful and was the cause OF
much sickness and bad sight among the
scholars.
A reception was rendered 70 Mrs. Schorf
I by the District Congress Of Mothers be-
! fore her address. Mrs. A. Birney, presi-
dent Of the local body. assisted Mrs.
| Schoff in receiving.
Mrs Schof has been appointed one OF
( the delegates 10 the Home Education
Congress. 10 be held in Brussels in Au-
gust.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
MONUMENT TO SELFRIDGE.
TnIIest Shaft in Arlington Marks
Aero Victims Grave.

Over the grave OF Lieut.. Selfridge. IN
Arlington Cemetery. has just been erect
ed monument. Selfridge was the army
officer killed by the fall OF the Wright
aeroplane at Fort Myer September l.,
1908
The monument IS the largest granite
shaft in Arlington. II was erected by
A T. Selfridge. father Of the officer. as a
tribute OF the family. It is forty feet
high, the base being thirty feet square.