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Psr<uousse and cedf;sh.

It b m Interesting fact that the flsh ermen of northern Portugal started and developed tho fishing industry on the 'banks'' of the northern coast of America. and. though they now send fewer ships, their taste fer salt cod from Newfoundland Is unabated-in fact, It is national Porruguese daln. ty. It Is found In every little grocery shcp, hard and brown IFS board. A number of Portuguese mave made their aoune on the islands 10 the south of the mainland of Massachusetts. and there the dark eyes of the Iberian maiden, raven locks rnd certain pic. turesque element In dress are not in. frequent This connection with 'Por tuyal dates back many years. the ships of Marthas Vineyard bridging the distance over sea and returning with Portuguese sre rews.--Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
Aleasux 5f Mount omi.

Nount Omi. sn .the border between western China Hnd Tibet. has the long ut stAnroase en the world. On top of the uncuntah1 there stands Buddhist seufP4e, around which gather some of the hGliest uratlitions of that religion aed wbidt ts made Mecca to the Chinese. To facilitate the ascent of 't>. slippery sides some ROCCO steps nave been cut In the mountain, form h1pg a tHng1. flight ul wht.'h the pt!- grim ,tsssis Because of It's tnaccesst snEity tse.w Europeans have ever visited ne xg3ct. but a number of ttavciers tawe 8scended the stairway aud are
 osttsne that it Is no legendary myth. rhese ,is a legend that in earlaer tiasss he sstigrim was forced to ascend tue uu.mtain- without artificial aids untsa he znonks conceived the plan of re- t,ii:dalg every pilgrim who would gain .s,se,ial, benefit of his journey Go cut a 'tuesise ,etep.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
Inc Maapls ceillna.

One of the apartments fin the n. <3ent royal P tlace at Cintra, Portugal. . known as the Hall of Magpics Painted in the arabesque ceiling Is to se found .warm of magpies Each Aas in the mouth scroll, on which, painted in red on white ground, are the words, ''Por bem" The story runs that King John of Portugal was making love to one of the maids of sonor In this chamber and was BUT
 rr.sed by the queen. Hts Rjesty made the best of the circumstances and ex
 tlained to the queen, "E DOT bem minka
 ecre' C'Oh. it is nothing at all It is eulte right. There Is no harm in it'o. Az b whether the queen was satisfied the legend Is silent, but the ladies of the court were deeply interested and were constantly saying to one another with smile, "Por bem! Per beml'' The hng thought 1t time to act, so he com mtssioned an artist to paint on the ceiling as many magpies as there were talkative ladies about the court each holding in the beak the ribbon with she words "Per Rsml":- London Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
MOSCOW CATHEDRAL
Fantastic Looking Edifice Erected
 Ivan tho TerribIe.

Ivan tho ccriDls.
 One of the most extraordinary d,.l. fantastic Christian places of worship In the world Is the Cathedral of Me COW, known as vaslli bu ,nn!. strnn not only in outline and conception, b,- ven stranccr In It's history. No ol4v tnows the architects name, but i. tory goes that the ezar ordered h. ,.-ss to be put out directly the church vas cn,npleted. 90 that hc should nev. ;. be able 'n 4urrass his work. Tn. l ot [. .c building was inspired b, Hc .rkc.,cst and maddcst monarch r'u C sit on a throne-IynE the
 err ole. cznr of M"scovy.
 Ahe architecture Is !n every respect 1 xt-avar:...t rnd barharic. and the col ,"iug 1 :. ra:'s in the extreme. It has
 ne ch"l,els, :oofed by nlnc cupolas. 'ae'' '..fercnt rnd each stranger than N., other, Que resembles pineapple another a nle!on. third is said to ar- hedgchog In it's appearance, and th' est are more or less grotesQue. Som 're gilt; others nf,e painted in brillian ,ucs, Indeed. the only description | hat 1t Is a nightmare of church. th atting legacy of ruler who grille ; his counse7ors in frying pans m ,lothed his subjects In bearskins ii order that trained dogs might worr, and tear them to pieces.-Strand M.-,
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DESIRES INNOVATIONS.
Hsncs ths Rhino Rlind!y Attacks Any.
 thing New to Him.

Sir Frederick Treves. the distinguish d British surgeon. in his book "Ugan- da For a Holiday" has word or two to say about the rhlaeesaos
 The rhinoceros Is the embodiment / lind conservatism" ho writes "Its VI" r. !r.fenatrahla. .ts vision Is weak, VI h'e .tg intellect Is wca!ler It hns, t.ow"ver. two marked qualtics-c Nef'v"ness and g senen of smell It ia 'r',nsed to it's raHkinnm energy by the ..re,.iice of anything that is new. This "n,ert net-l not be thing that is az ..csa.5 ur .uroII' ouiCnt. ltS offensive ..ss t>.,cti,.' .pon the fact that it is
 2 ui jeet .8 tie Wac9e the rhlnoccros
 w hen rh'norcroa smells man he "Ul charge him with maniacal vio- ,-~" although the man may be mere 7 sitt'".- stool reading Milton ne massive Deust W Ill dash at hin ike u torpedo or runaway locomo i've simply because the smell of hin; 6 novel. Aetnated by this insane hate 4 whatever savors of an innovation. ;ne rh!nocero: has charged an iron WE ter tam autskirte of cam. snd Gai [ t ur as a blacksmith would a.. Eeai tin
 "A coneefve',Yc rhlnoceros with -en'le dislike of anything new once charged train on the Uganda railwa! but with no more s,t,oua results thu he tearing away of tEl s0o,1oard of carriage. As regards the rhlnoceros !" this case lt appeared surprised that thing composed. as il had Imagined hesh and blood could be 30 hard. went or with aa additional gri"vant, and an increased swelin" ot 'hp ti"Ht.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
A Rare Autoaraph.


 'What is the most expensive ause graph you ever soldT" inquired the r~ porter.
 ''That of Thomas Lynch, Jr.." an. swered the dealer. The reporter looked perfectly blank Never heard of him. he confessed
 "Weli, he was a signer of the Dccla ration Of independence. He signed it as proxy for his father, who was i'll al the time. Soon after he went to see end was never heard of again. Now autographs of Declaration siyners arr much sought by collectors None ap proach in rarity those of Thomas Lynch. Jr. In fact. so far as I know there is only one in existence.
 This Is affixed to an autograph letter addressed by Lynch to George Wash ingto1, which lends 1t additional value It was owned at one time by Jared Sparks. president Of Harvard college Subsequently 1t passed to Thomas Ad dis Enimet. from whom l bought f. for the sum of $4.OOO. I sold 1t to An gustin Daly. who was a keen auto graph collector. for $4,5O0. Later Elm met repented Of letting the autograph go from his possession and secured f, from Daly for $5,25O, presenting i. sfterward to the Lenox library. New York. where 1t ts now" Lsd9er
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\ STUDY IN FIGURES.
Calculations Necessary to Produce tn,

Calculations Necessary to Produce ths
 Nautical Almanac.
 I. may safely be said that no one outside the publishing office has read tho entire Nautical Almanac from be ginning to end, but each figure of tie rrinted almanac is in the office ex- amined twice and read three times.
 The total number of figures exceeds q million; but, great as that number is t Is trtfiing compared with the mum. per of figures enip.cyrd in the calcula- :ions, as the x7n.anac figures repre- sent ..bns~'. r>ssalts only. The moo. -or in.tas~ea recuircs for it's calcu .tion ,ssssSe than million and halt firsss.S, r..ii similarly with othe' tan. ..es he work, such as tue ,u. rue V, .sets c'e. Contrary to the
 ss4sal aior practkally cvers he r.> l.. !. tr k fresh frvsa year l. seni
 Tt. tr- frnu, which nrsefy all tl,. work ia ..lc,,lated have btsess -'riginai- v cons, ructed from the aatss,s of the astronomical observer and 10 large extent from the observations of the sun. noou and raSsaets mad" at the Royat ot,sers atory, Grsahwich Tele scopes and other astrsynomlcai appli ances are consrtcecrsEy absent. as the work of tue staH fs r,tlrely n,athemati cal ard not NR,sec>vs stional.--Lond Telegraph.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
TIE elEcTRoscoPE.
Instrument by Which the Presence of
 Electricity Is Detected


 The electroscope is an instrument fol .Ae detection of electricity. Ii depends so, ies action on the principle that >od1es charged with like electricity re gel, while those charged with unlike electricity attract each other The or3i sary pith ball suspended on sill thread is the simplest form oi tho in ytrument.
 The most common type Of electro scope is that devised by Bennett in lT87 and known as the gold leaf cleo roscope. It consists of two strips af gold leaf or thin aluminium foii sss pended from the lower extremity ot ( conductor within 8 glass bottle or Jar The upper end of the conductor ter inmates in a bail or plate in case the instrument Is to ue used as a condens Ing electroscops. If body charged with positive electricity is brought near tho knob of the elcctrcscope the mega tive electricity will be attraeted 10 the knob and .he positive repelled to the !ssyes4 wh.cs A.:rge t 9ev v. the fin. TOT Is touched to the knob the positive electricity Is drawn otf and the leaves collapse, while 1he negative electricity . held bouud. Removing the charged body, the leaves alll dlvcrge again, charged with negative ele, trlclty. In his case the instrument can be used to determine the nature of charge of . body brought near 1t, as with posi- i've charge the leaves will collapse and with a negative charge spread farther epart.-Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
ssonse Consolation.

Ess was . frugal Scot aud when tue. ,.dlisstion plate came round dropped in 'a uaorin in mistake for the huraas.. .qprsr. Speedily discovering his nnts- ;aise. tdowever. he stepped softly do~u she Ass4e and requested the oof gath srer ito give him back the coin, whk..ti 'equest was politely but firmly oe fused. A shade of disappointment fft- ted over the northerner's face as he walked .slowly back to his pew
 "Awsel." ne said. its loss. sut there's some sma' consolation in re f1ectln' tif's a bad one It might have got me liEto trouble anywhere else-"- london Telegraph.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
Nkakens and His Wife.

Commenting on the unhappy reIa- xnns between Dickens and his wife. GSldwin Smkah wrote in one of his Ias' pARers: "It ,wGs common case. Dick eua had marsitsd at low levet. and his' wi1e had not .uis.en with him; otherwise them was no rft ult on her side. The maMdnonial ,hiskorv of writers of works of imagination has often been unhanpT. Their ,ixlagination turns the womaa Into an :asxseI and then they dnd that she Is ia M1rnun."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
A&aM and Eve.

"d hope this expulsion of ours is not going to injure our social position aaad Eve ruefuEfy
 T guess not" replied Adam. "u'hey ant stop us tnom being one of the very frst families. whatever they do"
 ~I don't fin& eur names here in the Social Register said Eve, looking the volume over.
 ''Look under |Bilatory Domiciles.' my love-" said Admm as he went out and named the jackass after himseh.- Harper's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
What Would He Do With it7

A farmer owned dog-a very good high bred and thoroughly trained dog that every morning for three years chased a railway train that ran past the farm. The farmer and his wife were watching the persistent but vair pursuit one warm morning.
 "I wonder" the wife said, what makes that foolish dog chase the trail so persistently."
 "Never thought about that" replie the farmer, .'but I've often wondert ;. what he would do if he caught it."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
PILES! FILES! PILES,

Williams Indian Pile Ointment - rurs Blind. Bleeding and Itehs pilss It absorbs the tumors an., itching at once, acts as . p~u.Gs gives iustant relief. Williams dian Pile Ointment is prepared < Piles and itching ot the private pa~ Fold oy drugglsts nail soc ans s;s Wtliiamn' ffs Co.,. props, cl4v.l., o. sold h' McCammor sas,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
A p31i,y Sermon.

Here is the pithiest sermon ever preached: "0u- tngress into life is naked and base. our progress through fife Is trouble aasi care. our egress out of 1t we know Mot where: but, doing well here, we sH>all do well there. l could not tel. 'Esore by preaching . year."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
What He Wanted.

Professional Guide to palace ca, porter)-I have an English lord in charge, and I want him to get gooG impression of the comforts of travel In this country. Here's s5. Porter Yes. sah. Do you want me to gib him extra attention, sah? Guide-Grea Scott, no! want you to keep ava. from llfm!-New York Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

FOR SALES ACRES, CHICKEN and Garden farm. high and dry Orchard. Three room house and out hovses. Will sell cheap or ex- change for city property. don't ap- ply after tElrry days. R. R. Dug eare. P. F.4G.,No- Box 12s. Pine Elasf, a.rs.' e-se-et
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

PATENTS SECURED OR FEE RE-
 turned. Send sketch for free report
 as to patentabiiity, Guide book and
 List of Inventions wanted, sent free, 4 One million dollars offered for one invention. Patents advertised free.
 Victor J. Evans & Co.,, Washington, 7 D. C. 1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
Wantsd ltt We'll Hidden

Little Bobby was too polite to say he wanted big feece of the turkey. but he said be .wasild like piece of the chest. where ffe w1shhone was only he didn't want to find the wish. bone too quick. Magazine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

LADIES OR GENTS CLOTHES cleaned, pressed and repaired, low
 prices. We call !or and deliver. Old phones 1926 CT 14e3 Frank Dietrich. 5 10 tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
c. P. GOULD Practical Surveyor

All kinds of surveying. relocatiA, of lost or obliterated corners. E, tablishments of line@. Sub-divisiou. of real estate. Tho laying out as dividing u2 cf lands in any shape
 N. P. GOULD.
 Noble Lake. Ar,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
Two Ks Cpwpany.

"Have yoa ever lcaaA before" asked tte coy maa1
 ''Yes." yawned the worldly young mAu. .but-never before d chaperon. two small brothers and 1aef bulldog
 And then she suggested rip down the old road to see the stars.-Chlcaee News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

FOR sALE-THE BEST BROKE farmily horse in Pine Bluff. year old, IS 1-2 hands high, dark bay, pace better than minutes. Abso- lutely safe for Indies, also one high class Columbus runabout and har- ness. Inquire IS11 W. Pullen.
 9-12-6t.
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ExGfuded.

AsNE Well well. l congratulate ,ou. old man And how is the baby to be named: Popley By my wlfe's eerple. 1t seems. Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

1zo6 State, rooms, Eal], light, bat!;
 barns, servant house ....., .$20.00 1902 Ash, 13 rooms, block ground
 ........ ,,........,... I5.OO 1224 w. IA. rooms, bath light barns
 modem every respect ...... 17.00 18th Linden, 5 room bungaloe, elec-
 tric lights bath, Range boiler 15.00 1912 State, rocn1s, hal City water
 ....,... ...... l2.5O 4oS ". 17th 1 7ooms city water 1000 S26 Texas, ' rooms, City water large
 let fire shade, bargain ..,. 1900 115-121 1tahoe, 4 rooms, each 10.oe ZIG Che hestnut, 4 rooms, hall. electric
 lights, bath, large lot, good cut
 buildings .......... 2O.0O 14os Main, 5 rooms large hall, cleo
 tric lights, bath ....,......- 22.5O 1216 W. End, , rooms. e1eotr4c lights bath, on paved street and car Ihe ..., lO.OO l112 E. 6, 7 rooms lights, bath, good
 repair .... -. ... .. 2O00 TOO ". 12. rooms City water. 7.5O e23 Pop. 4 rccms, city water. 1O.0O 12G5 Cherry, 4 reems electric lights path .... .. 1850 { POS Ga, 6 rooms, sink in Kitchen 1S.WO 40 E. 9th. 6 rooms Rodern. 1850 11S North Florida, 4 rooms city water ~ N5 TfN 1zl2 ". $. rooms, light, bath, gas i An ur-1o-aste cottage for ..~ 2aN@ c. S. M'NEW
 i Old Phone s71 10e Eiqfa St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

WORK UNDER worlds most remarkable selling plan. Staple goods, highest qual- ity. lowest costs. Sold to every housewife under consumer and test and prove-merit- before buying plan. Pocket sample (non-perishablel
 regular repeat orders monthly, 20e per cent profit no capital or previ- ous experience necessary. Share at once in this golden opportunity. Address Famol Products Co.,, Famol Bldg, Washington, D. G It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

WANTER MEN-To PREPARE FOR position HOW waiting at top wages Learn tlse barber trade, Few weeks qualities. No dull seasons-Eo strikes-Cash every Saturday night. An army of graduates depending ulpof us for help Apply by mail. Moler Barber College, Memphis Tenn.
 S-16-6t. WXNTER-2 or ] Niee 'rooms furnish ed for light house Sleeping Oh west side. Address R6st Office Box. 21S.
 9-12-6t.
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1t Was VhiS Way.

T suppose the father gave the bride away"
 Mot exactly. He gave e million away and threw ker an."-Philadel. yhia Ledger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

Tho way of the world is to make lawn, but follow customs.. -NontaisnA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
Tommy Atkins on tho Rance.

Tommy Atkins on tho Range.
 What on earth are you fellows doing? There hasn't been hit signaied for the last half hour. Pri. vate-I think we must lave shot the parker, sir!-LOndon Punch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

s2OO AND EASY PAYMENT, BUYS my 20 acre improved farm; close to town of 2,000; agriculture eA- pertinent station near gulf; cozv house; well fenced; produces SIoV to $500 per acre; delightful healthy climate; abundant rainfall; farmers
 association and canning factory in- s--.
 sures cash market; good schools, neighbors, possession at once. J. |. Lord, Wiggins, Miss. - It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

long. slow friendship Is the best { 'ong. glow snmity fhe deadlitst. v EeysisM.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

NOR SALE-ONE FOUR YEAR OLD, three-quarter Jersey COW, without calf Has had two calves, last about May list. Is gentle and good mifker. Price ':s35.0O. Call nhone 1888. 9-1G-et
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
 A euoar Coated Pjf..,

How did you persuade your daug7 ter to learn kitchen workT"
 By calling r. domestic science. Plttsburg Poet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

wANTED-WHrTE OR COLORED TO
 prepare for position waiting for yo,a.
 Separate apartments. This college
 has changed hands. Up to date in- s structors kept. Tuition with scols X given s25. The Free C]intic makes $ plenty of practice. Wages after the ] second week Write for particulars. ] Little Rock Barber College, No1 th
 west corner Main and Markham, s Little Rock, Ark. e96 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

OF KEYS, MOSTLY Yale keys Finder return to Loftin
 Nunn, Hammett Gro Co, and re-
 ceiye reward. 9-l3-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

FOR SALE-SMALL GROCERY. IN
 good location. For Further infor-
 nation adsfHess :the Graphic. Care "C,' 9-15-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
LOST

FouND-A CHlLD's NECKLACE.
 Owner can have same by identify ing same a1d paying fer this ad at the Graphic Office. 916-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

LOST-A GOLD BAR PIN, SET WITH three diamonds two small and one large stone. Finder return to 3O2 East Rarraque street and receive BIO reward. 9-12-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17

sMANTER-GuOD COOK, $4 PER
 E week with houlh. Apply z4th ana Cherry. S-le-tS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-17
FOR RENT BY C., S.MNEW

1z0e State, 6 rooms, hall, light, bat!i
 barns, servant house ....,. .$2O.0O ls02 Ash, 13 rooms, block ground
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-10-13
President Findley to be at
Mississippi-Alabama Fair,
Meridian, Miss.

President Findley Of the
Southern r. r. Company, a Mis-
sissippian by birth, president of
9829 miles of Railway, will open
our Fair Monday morning at
HOO o'clock. Mr.. Findley will
be met at the train with 100 Mis-.
sissippi and Alabama cadets; 30
decorated automobiles; 30 couples
on horseback; 3 brass bands will
escort Pres. Findley to the Fair
Grounds.
Our Southland should be proud
of and honor this truly great and
good man. He started his career
as stenographer for the Vice
President of the FL. O., J. and G.
N. r. R.. and climbed to this,
the highest position in the Rail-
road world, being President of
more miles of Railroad than any
man the sun shines on.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-10-13
Hog Raising in Mississippi.

Writing on hog raising the
Clarion. Ledger in it's issue of
September 3Oth says:
"Misslsslppi IS just finding out
what she can do in the way of
hog raising and with that know
ledge comes dividends of pleas
ant proportions. Just recently
one Mississlppian. and a Jackson
man at that, returned from the
State Fairs of Tennessee and
Kentucky, where out of twenty
eight awards offered by these
two fairs he brought back TWEEN:
ty-three blue ribbons. Another
Jackson man has received orders
for hogs from men who have
heard of Misslssippi's marvellous
strides in hog raising, all the way
from Missouri to Louisiana.
Hogs of every sort, style and
station; of every age, weight,
color and condition. will be at
the State Fair this year to chal-
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-10-13
Special Trains, Low Fares, to
Mississippi-Alabama Fair.
Meridian, Miss.

On October 10th to 21st
both inclusive, the Mobile &
Ohio Railroad will operate
special trains, as follows:-From
the North leave Okolona 5:45 a.
m. !, arrive Meridian 1915 a. m.
Returning leave Meridian 1000
p. M, arrive Okolona 2:25 a. m.
From the South leave CitrOnelle
$50 a. M, arrive Meridian 1000
a. m. Returning leave Meridian
1000 p. m., arrive Citronelle 1:3O
a. m. Stops will be made at in
termediate stations. For tickets
and further information, apply
to Ticket Agents.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-10-13
BOIL WEEVIL
DIVERSIFIES
Farmers Changing from Cot
ton to Other Crops.

The discovery of the pestifer.
Gus boil weevil IN several fields
contiguous to the great institu-
ton of the A. & M. College has
put quite an impetus on the
farmers of Oktibbeha co unity.
They now have caught the
idea that the only good remedy
to check the ravages of that in
sect is to diversity on a large
scale. Try corn, potatoes, cane,
goobers and peas. The planting
Of such diverse truck will have
tendency to divert the idea of
tilllng to a great extent such
large acreage of the fieecy sta
pie.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1911-10-13

lenge the admiration of all who
come. So phenomenal has been
the success of this part of the
State Fair and SO extended the
fame of this success that this
year men noted as breeders and
buyers are coming all over the
land to see, to buy and to take
home with their splendid new
stock somewhat of the energy
and enthusiasm of the Misslssip-
pi men who are making their
hogs feed and clothe them and
their families and furnish many
additional pleasures"