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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-04-23

by his attendant to the bottom. seven or eight
fathoms below. Filling his basket rapidly, he is
drawn up and repeats the operation as often as
he can. About two in the afternoon the government
gunboat fires gun and the feet sets sail back.
AS there wharves. the oysters carried
on shore and deposited in the "kottu" by the
strong porters. AS soon the shells are depos-
tied they are counted, two-thirds going to the
government as their share. the other one-third
going to the boat which brings them in At sun
set the shells are auctioned by the thousand, and
there is fierce competition. for who knows what
the lottery of chance may bring them in pearls.
The oysters brought are then removed apart by
each buyer and placed in his compound. where
they carefully guarded till the sun beats upon
them, putrefaction sets In and the oyster begins
to disgorge its treasure. Then the malodorous
contents of the shell are washed in watts and the
residue yields-my iady's pearls.
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phenson, gives some interesting ng-
ures about the number of nurses and
doctors in the Orient. There are
probably" he says, mot more than
100 nurses in the entire missionary
world and there 100000 people in
non-Christian lands who have no med
ical aid except missionary physicians.
All Christendom has sent out only
$50 medical missionaries, male or fe-
male, and this body maintains 34S
hospitals, 81 leper asylums and Il
classes for native women.
"One physician who had nc nurse
to help him treated $4,000 cases In a
year. So you see that the supply OF
trained medical assistance is wofully
inadequate.
'In Calcutta. which has the best
facilities in the Orient, three-ffths OF
the population die without any doctor
or other trained medical assistance
in their final illness. In China there
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m
WHITE but there are yelowish pearls much es.
deemed In India and China
IL is not generally known, however that there
are pearls which in color are red-browp bronze
garnet red, rose red. pale blue. greenisb white
v,ofet and purple But most curious of all is the
black pearl, which on account of its hardness is
much sought after. When it is of beautiful and
UNIFORM color and Of perfect form, 1t is worth
almost as much as pearls of the purest white
Inc price of string of perfectly matched
pearls is much more in proportion than that of
single pearl, for it may take years to get to-
gether collection of pearls which are alike in
sixe shape and quality. A string of yellowish In
dian pearls costs $4,000, of white $4,000, of
black Pacific pearls $4,000 and even then you
could not think that your string was anyway
unique.
To seek unique pearl one must go to the Hope
collection, where there is one almost as large as
a hens egg almost but not quite faultless, which
is valued at 10000 pearl of asa carats Again.
there Is a much smaller one of % 5-16 carats
among the French crown jewels which is valued
at $4,000.
There are other pearls. however. of distorted
shape. called baroque pearls, and of these the
most famous is the great Southern Cross. which
is formed of nine beautiful pure white lustrous
pearls. naturally formed in the shape of cross.
one inch In length. for which your offer would
start at $4,000 if you wished to buy it.
To supply the world of women with pearls the
(&ylOn government administration yearly pro-
claims fishery" determining whether or not 1t
should be held by examination and a sample
catch from the government banks Then IL the
warine biologist who is In charge declares that
the number of oysters warrants fishery the
news flies like lightning through the east and the
army Of pearl divers coolies, merchants, pearl
buyers and spectators move fast as they can
TO the Gulf Of Manar-the ornate and oriental
Sea Astounding in Pearls" Almost II by
magic a town of 10000 inhabitants arises out
of the sand. There is no magic about it, for the
houses Of the town are easily built A rough
framework OF tree branches is formed and over
II roof and walls are put the mats known as
cadjan-formed OF the woven leaves of the cocoa
mt date palm. But there are also more pre-
teutious buildings erected for the of the gov
eminent officials, residency postofhce. hospital.
court house, while there streets lanes, street
lamps. all the conveniences of proper town.
The aristocrats Of the town, outside of the
officials, are the divers, and they disdain to do
anything but dive. having their own servants.
Who attend to the ropes and keep an eye on the
oysters brought up.
Each morning the fishing feet sets out some
400 odd vessels, some Of them carrying as many
"a 80 divers, their servants. sailors and hangers.
ON. When the nshing ground is reached the diver
takes his basket draws a long breath. steps on
to the heavy stone hung by rope. and is plunged
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A game of chance In which the
chances are about even. The man
leads at first, but after leaving the
altar he usually follows breathlessiy
In his wife's trail. The rules are very
confusing. II a masked player holds
you up some night at the end OF a
long gun, 1t Is called robbery" and
entities you to telephone the police;
but If your wife holds you up for q
much larger amount the next morn
ing at the end of long hug, 1t Is
termed diplomacy" and counts in her
favor. In this, as in other games OF
life, wives are usually allowed more
privileges thar other outlaws.-Judge.
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Just Like Spaghetti.

Marjorie, aged six, was speculatively
examining the noodles in her soup.
Mother" she asked, what are
noodles made OFF,
Dorothy, aged eight, bursting with
knowledge, laughed scornfully. Il
know" she volunteered. They are
not made at all. you silly goose; they
grow-just like spaghetti!"-Harper's
Magazine.
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The Mystery Of the Ages.

Youthful Student-Pa, Methuselah
was the oldest man, wasn't he?
Father-Yes, my son.
Youthful Student-Then who was
the oldest woman?
Father-My son, don't ask. From
Eve down, that has been profound
mystery to the sons Of Adam.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-04-23

And the man who kills time will
discover that sooner or later it will
come back and haunt him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-04-23

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compoundl We can
furnish positive proof that it has made many remarkable
cures after all other means had failed
Women who are suffering with some form of female
illness should consider this.
AS such evidence read these unsolicited testimonial
letters We guarantee they genuine and honest state
ments of facts.
Cresson. Pa-sFive years had had fan.
and when stopped again. Of
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and q stout, hearty woman"1Grs. Ella Afkey.
Cresson, Pa.
Baird wash.-"A year age sick with kidney and
bladder troubles and female
An they could possible
advised friends to take Lydia Vegetable
nearly sixty years sarah Leighton.
Baird Wash.
Evidence like the above is abundant showing that the
arrangements of the female organism which breed all kinds
of miserable feelings and which ordinary practice does not
cure, the very disorders that give way to Lydia E.
Pnkham's Vegetable Compound
Women who afflicted with similar troubles after
reading two such letters the above should be encouraged
to try this wonderfully helpful remedy.
For 30 years Lydia f. Pfnkhams Vegetable GS>&SsN
compound has been the standard remedy WITT MI
female lis No sick justice w I'm,
her.eh who will not try this famous medicine II ~ "
has thousands Of cures to its credit II ~ II
- Mn. Pnkham invites "a \,.511 III
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-04-23
Found Wanting.

Found Wanting.
$50 he has lost faith in deep breath
ing?"
Yes; it wouldn't keep his hair
from falling out. "-Houston Chronicle.
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OF pearls around a white neck, and
they are to most women the most
desirable jewel of all. But they
must be large or In quantity and
they are. II good. costly in the
extreme. The small pearls one
sees-seed pearls-are cheap. but
still set about large diamond in
q ring they seem to improve the
diamond, and at the same time to
derive some of its virtue from
their neighborhood.
The pearl is all the more sought
after because, unlike other pre-
-cious stones, no amount of artifi-
-cial treatment. such as cutting or
polishing, can enhance its beau
ties. Natures workmanship must
be perfect and untouched and the
pearl comes to you exactly as 1t
energies from the oyster. On the
other hand. 1t has this disadvan-
-tage. It is liable to discoloration
and the only way is to give it
rest from too much contact with
the skin Still that is not the only
stone which suffers discoloration.
Was IT not the famous necklace of
Marie Antoinette. preserved in a
guarded case in museum, which
after years of nonuse began to
lose color and had to be worn at
intervals in order to give it its
pristine beauty?
The value of the pearl is CON-
parable with that of the most cost
iy gems. Its price varies with its
size. form and general beauty of
appearance. A pearl of the first
water must have symmetrical
form, smooth surface, be free
from all blemishes or fractures. be
translucent. and have a fine white
color and perfect luster; and il
so happens that it is rare to get
this combination. The perfect
shape Is spherical, egg shaped or
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OwEvER m a n y

)WEVER m a n y
diamonds ( b G
lady Of wealth
may possess to
deck her fingers.
ears and neck.
she is always
reused to covet-
BUSINESS by the
sight Of pearls.
There is some
t h Ing alluring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
SEVEN MEN LOSE
 LIVES IN MINE

Wilykesbarre, Pa, March 12.-Seven men lost their lives tonight in the No. shaft of the Lehigh and wilkesbarre Coal e nopany near here as the result Of an explosion of gas. The men were behind I heavy fall of rock and wall of fire, and there was no chance of saving them.
 The explosion occurred shortly after O clock in the No. 12 plane. where a gang of men were putting together hoisting engine. The mine was idle all week aud the men were taking this opportunity of lutting the engine together.
 What caused the explosion is not known. but it Is believed the men struck an ac- cumulation of gas with their naked lamps. The explosion was an exceedingly heavy one and the fall of the rock extended for some distance along the plane.
 As the alarm reached the surface Gen eral Superintendent Charles Huber was summoned and took charge of the rescu- ing work.
 A fire-hghting force was organized and at Il o'clock 1000 feet of hose was sent down into the mine in an effort to play water on the fire, but the fire-nghters were handicapped by deadly fire damp, which gathered in large quantities.
 The mine is one Of the most gaseous in the region and the ro SC uers are proceed- ing with the utmost precaution.
 None of the officials was able to tell the number of men who were in the orkings when the explosion occurred and the number probably will not he known until a canvass Of the mine work CTS employed in the colliery Is made.
 The rcscuers came across the en- tended ,nen shortly after mignight. There were seven in the perty. All were suf- located by fire damp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Skin Needs Oil to Cure Eczema

Since the old eczema theory or cur ing the blood has been exploded and since the sticky salves, which clog the pores, have been found actually inju- rious, all the best specialists are now agreed on a liquid remedy applied as a wash.
 There is no eczema wash which com pares in value with the old standard remedy D. D. D. Prescription. The druggists KNOW it's merits.
 This simple. soothing wash, mix ture of oil of wintergreen, thymol, glycerine. etc. takes away the itch i'm stantly-the very moment you wash the liquid into the skin. You can prove it instantly if you want to try D. D. D.. Prescription.
 If there is anybody in this town suf- fering with Eczema (no matter if it is a chronic case of twenty years), or salt rheum or any eczematous rash, and if you have never before tried D. D. D. Prescription, go to your druggist and he will give you a trial bottle at only 25 cents lregular bottle Is priced at $1.00). The first application will con- vince you instantly-the itch disap- pears at ONCE. Collier Drug Co.,, Bir- mingham, and W. D. Taylor Bessemer Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
GERMANY'S POSITION
 ON VOTING UNCHANGED

Berlin, March 12.--The street demonstra- tions recently organized by the socialists do not appear to have affected the gov ernment's position regarding suffrage leg- isation, if oiie may judge from Clam cellor von Bethmann Hollweg's decision in the diet today.
 Speaking in the debeate on the suf- frage bill, the chancellor emphatically re- iected the suggestion to introduce direct and secret manhood suffrage in elections to the diet as is the practice in the choice of members of the reichstag, and which was demanded by the socialists and radi- calls He said that the influential parties of the diet had not yet made up their minds concerning what they wished and the government awaited precise declara- ton from them regarding the propositions submitted to the house before stating cefi- nitely whether any departures from the reform would be accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
WILL BUILD LARGE
 DAM NEAR COLUMBUS

Columbus, Ga, March 12.-tSpecial) Authentic announcement was made to- day for the first time corroborating rumors that the Columbus River SC.n- pany is to build large dam in the Chattah oochee river 12 miles north of the city B. H. Hardaway of Colum- bus has the contract for building a railroad from Motts, Ala, on the Cen tral of Georgia line to the site of da m for the purpose of hauling material and machinery. The dam will be 70 feet high and will develop 24,000 horse power for the use of industries in Columbus, West Point and Opelika. This is more than the power developed by all three of the dams at Coeum bus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Well-Knozvn Aldbdmidns
 Tn Birmingham Yesterday
By WALTER HARPER.

L. N. Buell.. secretary to the trustees of the Alabama Odd Fellows Orphans' Home at Cullman, was in Birmingham yesterday. He stopped at the Metropolitan hotel
 Mi. Buell. is perfecting arrangements for the formal dedication of the home, the date for which event has been set for May g. the day before the meeting of the state grand lodge at Birmingham.
 This date was selected for the reasoit that it is believed that larger attendance can be secured for the dedication. It is believed that majority of the dele gates and visitors to the grand lodge will go to Cullman on the 9th and come on 10 Birmingham that. night and next morn ing. Special trains will be run from Birmingham for the occasion.
 Secretary Buell. said: ''We are expecting at least 5000 people on the occasion of tine dedication of the home at Cullmap. This is a fine institution, just completed last year on a beautiful and valuable tract of land about one and one-half miles bama have a right to feel proud of this good work.
 ''The home was opened some time ago and already has goodly number of in- rates. The location is ideal, perhaps the most ideal in every respect in the state The climate is healthful and the environ ment is all that could be desred'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
PIMPLES DISAPPEAR
New Healing Agent Makes Quick Work
 of Them

The dispensers of poslam. the new skin discovery ask that notice be given that no one is urged to purchase 1t without first obtaining the sample package which will be sent free to any one who writes to the Emergency Laboratories, S2 West 18th street, New York This alone Is sufficient to clear the complexion and to rid the face of pimples. Every one who has tried potlam knows that the tifty-eent box on sale at Jacobs Pharmacy, as well as all other drug stores, contains sufficient for the worst cases of eczema
 where the surface affected is not too large. The itching ceases on first appli- cation. It will also cure acne, letter. blotches. sealy scalp, hives, barbers and every other form of itch, including itch ing feet. Being fiesh-colored and con- taining no grease, the presence of poslam on exposed surfaces, such as the face and hands, is not per)eptible. Water and soap cannot be used in connection with it, as these irritate and prolong skin troubles, sometimes even causing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
THE WHITE SWAN
 LAUNDRY BIG PLANT
The Business of Washing Down to a Fine Science There-Operate
 Fourteen Wagons

The business of washing is a big prop ositiCn. It's tedious question for the housekeeper and knotty one, indeed, for the bachelcr.
 Of course, the solution is the steam laundry, but you must send your bundle to the best laundry if you don't intend to worry in the future over clean clothes, whole clothes and ell of your clothes. The modern laundry is great, big IT, dustry. Mir Stafford. manager or the White Swan laundry carried che write' through every department of his piE laundry the other day. The White Swan f; thoroughly equipped with modern ma chinery to do the best work and pro- long the life of the garments. 1T laundry device is improved, the White Swan puts 1t in and discards the old ma chine. All buttons and small tears are mended for patrons without charge. A modern dry cleaning plant Is operated Il, connection with the laundry. All kinds ct fine dry cleaning are done. The sheerest laces, silks. dresses. cloalss and men suits are cleaned perfectly, which in it's self is a big business. This laundry op- crates i4 wagons, and ranks as one oi the big enterprises of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
MEMPHIS PLAYER
 HERE YESTERDAY

M. G. Dudley, the youngster signed for service behind the bat with Memphis this season, passed through Birming ham yesterday afternoon en route to Memphis, where he goes to take up the spring practice with the Turtles.
 Dudley is the boy who made quite reputation with the Corinth, Miss, inde- pendent team last season. He is said to be a wonder.
 All this winter he has remained at Rchburg, Ala, hunting. He has the reputation of a great sportsman, although he makes no claim, like Ty Cobb, of spiking Georgia bears to death. Dudleys great stunt, it is reported, is that of run ming rabbits to death. He never shot one in his life, because, he says, 1t is too cruel. He declares that it's lots of fun to chase the cottontails, and in this way. too. he keeps in training throughout the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
NAVAL OFFICER
 WINS A BRIDE

Nashington, March 12.-(5peciGl) )- ''Does the family give it's consent to my marry ing Margaret McTeer Tuesday morning? Be sure to cone to the we'd ding
 Representative Austin of Tennessee re- oeived the above message today. It IS from his son, Lieut.. Charles M. Austin, Of the navy. Early in the week Lieutenant Austin was detailed to Tokio. Japan. He told his father he would stop at Knox vile, Tenn. en route to San Francisco Miss McTeer IS one of his schoolmates.
 Nr Austin wired congratulations and will be on hand for the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
To Be Lots of Corn

Commissioner of Agriculture Wilkinson found on recent trip to Barbour anc Dale counties that the fear of the bol weevil is driving the people to plenty of corn and intense farming. The grain out put is going to be greater than ever known. It is not expected that the yield of cotton will be any less. but there will be fewer acres Many men have agreed to cut down acreage half and yet bring yield up to last year by intensification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Liquor His Downfall

Harry Smith. burglar found in the home of Wiley c. Hill some weeks ago, was given 15 years by Judge Armstead Brown for burglary. He said he did not enter the house for the purpose of burglary, but was drunk and he laid the blame to liquor, which, he said had been his ruin. Judge Brown stated that he might have given him 20 years, but as he seemed penitent the lighter penalty would be in- fiicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Mute and Deaf Negro Sentenced

Paul Jones, deaf and dumb negro. was sentenced by Judge Armstead Brown Saturday by writing. The negro was con- victed of stealing $400 from another deaf and dumb negro. The sentence had to be written for him. He admitted having been in the penitentiary three years before. He writes a neat hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Millionaire In Nontxomery

C. r. Ruggles, a millionaire lumber dealer of Manistee, Mich, was in the city Saturday looking over the country with some sort of business trade in mind He left later for his home, but the information Is that he will come to Alabama for a deal that will mean great things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
TittIe Goes to Macon

S. D. little, for some time a newspaper man of Montgomery. goes to Macon, Ga. as assistant secretary to the commercial body. E. H. Hyman of Montgomery being recently called to that place. He will go with MT. Lyman about the first of the month, at which time the lattcr's contract as secretary begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Buys Montgomery Farm

Guy Johnson of Birmingham has bought the Hardaway place near the city, paying s15,000 for 1t. There are over 500 acres. Mir Johnson will not take over the prop erty until after the renting season, when he will lay the land out for a live stock farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Strawberry Crop Promising

F. E. St. John, leading attorney of Cullman, and candidate for state senator from the Third state senatorial district Is in attendance on federal court in Bir- mingham.
 ''The German farmers and fruit growers of Cullnan county are preparing for the largest strawberry crop in the history of the industry, said MT. St. John. '"The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Fig Island Soil Survey

Fig island, in Mobile county, is shown by soil survey just made, to be an ex- cellent place for raising pecans as well
 as all kinds of vegetables. A survey was made by the forces of the state and the government, on the order of J. A. Will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

kinson, commissioner of agriculture, the work being done by J. B. Maynadier and associates. A company of Alabama and eastern men has bought the site to make a great pecan orchard of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
Other Visitors

l. W. Trant of Livingston was in Bir- nningham on business yesterday. He stopped at the Florence hotel
 R. c. Brickel of Huntsville, one of the most prominent attorneys in the state was in Birmingham yesterday. He stopped at the Morris hotel. MT. Briekel' is candidate for state attorney general W. A. Sanford of Huntsville was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Leon McCord of Montgomery was il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

MT. c. Kreis, owner and man. ager of the Kreis Novelty House, has sold his business located at the Watts building. The new owner is responsible for all the premums.
 c. KREIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

Birmingham yesterday. While Mir. Mo- Cord is an active candidate for state rail- lead commissioner he declared that his visit to Birmingham had nothing to do with politics.
 Tyler Goodwin spent yesterday in Biz niingham MT Goodwin is a resident of Montgomery and says that he likes it.