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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
BURNT CORK.
The Paste Used by Minstrel Perform.
 CTS When "Backing Up."

The popular impression as to the ap- plication of burnt cork by minstrel performers and actors in general is that it iS rubbed on he face and hands If the player from d cork whose end fS
 lEllrcd in q con v".tirlii ::HS jet This mp cSSiun iS however. incorrect. The Mrnt cork uscG by ninsllrIs and others is the product of Ih,. theatrical "paint factories. just a~ ls any other co~iaric "r ai:.a'r'u r.ai'IoNr! 3y 'h" profession.
 On. hol,,r nf:,Er- f in ''tc Following manner: The ,uIl:> i.'r l,..,,,, l" t'rr" tin vessels. resembling wash bolirr>. with holes pun he'd in their sides and Dottonl.a. .Alrohol iS SprnIiled over the cOrkS and they they are tired. When the colks have been properly charrcd they ale placed in muslin sacks, which arc '."""dn1 ;n harrcle of water This ol'er;il io. iu.t,', lh,. powdered charcoal through the sacks into the water
 When all the ,charred corks have been worked through the sacks into the water in this way the water is drained through a close canvas sack. and what remains in that sack is ready for the performers. The stuff is put up in cans, from which, when the minstrel is ready to "black up" he takes little of the black paste in his hands and applies it to his face, neck and sometimes his hands.-New York Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
A CUP OF TEA.
a Plays a Curious Part In Chinese
 Business Etiquette.

When salesman or person seeking Il business interview presents his card at the entrance to Chinese mer- chants place of business the posSi- bility of an audience depends alto getheg upon how lie deports himself whi.e awaiting the return of the card bcE-cg Should he be so indiScreet as to put one foot over the twelve inch railing that iatnrvcnCs between the step aud the doorway no manner Of perSu&Sion can prevail upon the mer- ehan& te grant him an interview.
 sA,, ease he waits patiently in the spa, v allotted to unknown callers this aaes $ noted. and he is usually ush- cred in
 Once in. there is still more delicate matter to be disposed of, and in case She newcomer is ignorant of the GUS bonr Ne Fayes. i'll with his errand I'm mcdIaFe9y upon the callers entering and t,tafng seat servant brings d scns iaas of tea. which includes q small cup for each person present. The point of etiquette demands that this tca ShaR not be touched until the guest iss NpadF to- depart. in case the inter yie-v' fsss teen pleasant one. in which eass. siie- caller is supposed to take ul' ansf drink his. tea at parting, and at tl;s signal all the others do likewise. Honevef, should it so happen that tho &'fiina nlan Is not pleased with his call. or and is in any way annoyed by him the merchant takes up the tea and be- gisny gts drink at once, which act is a direct and decided hint that the in tery jew is ended and has not been to sisc f,leasure of the merchant. The oai1cr is then expected to take his i'm mesiiase, departure.
 Wien, caller has become well ac- quaintct1 some of the formality is bro aege. ay tfie Chinese. and on cod :'aF T rup of tea is served imMct.. ste- " fo thts guest in a social way. Eftit iss, formal" tea is still to be ohs","- 'd asd partaken of at partin", tia- sI,es fire af the cup given to warm ;snd sfxre Ilss caller on his arrival. TAis. aowrrcr. is done only after many viS- AS when the business dealings haze Secn of such a nature as to warrant friendship and hospit:lity,-Y Mouths Eotupanion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
15e Story Humorous and Witty.

T,.H hH..G.@t.5; ssG.y k strictly T 'wazk of art-higI and delicate art a.itE anF- an artist can tell 1t, averred Mark Twain. But no art is necessary sa sestTng. fhe comic and the witty stnryz anybody can t.o 1t The art of feIliass a Humorous tory-understand, 1 mean by word of mouth. not print was created in America and has rc anained at home
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
The Terrible Police.

When the scheme was first broached fierce opposition developed to the es- tablishment of London's metropolitan police in September, 1929. Police to patrol the streets of London? Such a scheme was ''repugnant to the spirit of English law and to the theory of free government" according to an editorial in the Standard of the day. AS a svs- tenn of clandestine intelligence the thing is completc.' it went on. ''rha low constable is instructed to make himself acquainted with the inhabit- ants of every house within his beat And how is this information to be ob- tained but by the pumping of the serv. antS?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
a Reliable
 Remedy EIy's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at Once.

Gives Relief at Once.
 It cleanses, soothes, heals and protects the diseased mem brane resulting from Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Re- stores the Senses of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
That's Uncertain.

Adam WAS tempted by .;n apple "! thought Eve was a peach. ."-New York Press
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-17
fsA \ X AR RR

Taste and Smell. Full size 50 cts. at Drug gists or by mail. In liquid form, 75 cents.
 .ly Brothers, 5e Warren Street. New York.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29

recent plague with regards to the gen eral health of the community that de- finite steps have been taken towards providing recreation facilities. A large tract of land has been secured by pub lie subscription and extensive improve ments are being made. Driveways are being built and tea houses and other places of entertainment are being erect ed. and it is said that the recreation grounds will include tennis court The office in September last furnished the local Chinese officials with an interest ing number of the Cincinnati Maga- zine," issued last summer, which gave pictures and information with regard to the excellent parks and playgrounds which that city had provided The need of such facilities at Antung was suggested at the time.
 The question of providing recreation parks for the Chinese is one of the ut most importance. The Chinese dwell lings are generally close and poorly ventilated and usually huddled.together in a cOngested mass, and few sanitary measures have been taken, as a rule It follows that the health of the Chinese is seriously impaired. and open parks and squares are needed in most of the large cities. The Chinese are coming to realize the fact, and with the many reforms and improvements which are now taking place in China the question of providing parks and playgrounds will not. it Is believed be overlooked
 With the growth of recreation grounds. gymnasiums. and other such places for physical improvement will come a demand for foreign sporting goods. lockers. and many of the catch penny devices which are now manu- factured for places of general amuse- ment.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29
MEXICAN DRAWNWORK
 PRICES NOW ATTRACTIVE
BaIke's Big curio Store Has Some
 Special Offerings.

Those Mexican drawnwork shirt waists at Balke's Big Curio Store will have a tendency to reduce the tempera- ture these depressing days. Perhaps if it is not d shirt waist that is wanted there is something else in those deli cate fabrics that may be desired If so. now is the time to get it for there has been a still deeper cut in prices.
 It will not be long until the new stock comes in. It will include nOth- ing different from what is now in stock, but it will be new, and room must be made for it.
 All this drawn work comes from the convent of Guadalajara, whose product or the choice of whose product, the Big Curio Store has handled for years It is the best and most famous in the world
 The present big curio stock includes doilies, handkerchiefs, collars, shirt waists, table spreads. dresser covers and many other articles.
 Especial attention is directed to handkerchief of Mexican lace with a drawnwork center. The price is sur prisingly low.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29
DEATH OF SETH BYERS
 OLD PHOENIX CITIZEN
The End Came to Him Yesterday
 Morning at San Diego.

A telegram was received yesterday announcing the death of Seth Byers for fourteen years tanitor of the court house. MT. Byers had been in i'll health for a long time and about one month ago accompanied by Mrs. Byers and their daughter. Miss Bclva Byers he went to the coast intending to remain during the summer.
 His condition then was such that friends did not expect his recovery but from time to time after his ar rival reports were received of an improvement of his condition. On Thursday morning his son Sim By CTS who is attending to his father s duties at the court house received a letter in which it was stated hat he was feeling much better than he had for several days. Mrs. Byers and her daughter accompanied by Jake Thomas who accompanied them to the coast will bring the body here for interment.
 On receipt of the news of his death, crepe was hung on the front door of the court house and the flag which he had lowered so often. was put a: half mast as d public expression or regret at the passing of so faithful q worker.
 MT Byers was fifty-seve years of age His early life was spent in the oil regions of northwestern Pennsy l. vania where he lived until after at taining manhood.
 He came to Phoenix twenty-five years ago and engaged in various Oc- equations until fourteen years ago he was made janitor of the court house. a position he had since filled.
 For several years he had taken an active interest in democratic politics. He was a man of strong ,On rictinns and was faithful to his frienGs and fellow workers.
 He is survived by his widow. three sons, Seth. George and Ralph Eyer g and daughter, Miss Belva Byers.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29
IGNORANT, BUT WISE.

A mission worker in New York tells of a youngster who had never been to 'the country" until the occasion of a fresh air. excursion whereof he was member. says Lippincott's Magazine One day this lad was seen closely ex- amining a certain trim, we'll made ob- ject on the farm. He stared at 1t for while and then shook his head du- biously.
 What are you looking at. son?" ask ed the farmer.
 Where's the doors and windows?'' inquired the boy.
 Doors and windows? Why, that's not a house; it's a haystack."
 Excuse me. pop!" returned the youngster. You can't string me that way Hay doesn't grow in Jumps like that."-Outlook.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29
RAIN CONTINUES
 OVER SOUTHWEST
Great Plains States and Southeas,
 Suffer Under Severe Drouth.

The Canadian storm center remained about stationary over Western On- taria yesterday. due to the eastern high pressure area which has changed but slightly in position since the time of the last report by the United States Weather Bureau. As a result of this condition the depression has produced light to heavy rainfall over a limited area in the upper Mississippi valley, and light fainfall over the lowed Mis- souri valley.
 Light showers continue over AriZo- ma, Utah. New Mexico. and Western Texas. under the influence of the area of low pressure located over Arnzona and northern MeXnco. The moderate heat wave is advancing slowly east ward across the Lake Region. where there is an increase in temperature of to degrees.
 The cool wave in attendance upon the north Pacific high pressure area that has moved inland to Idaho. Wy oming and South Dakota, has caused a decrease in temperature of to 14 degrees over the Missouri valley A feeble disturbance has appeared over Oregon and Washington. Light local showers occurred yesterday over the north Atlantic states. The following heavy precipitation, in inches. was re- ported during the last twenty-four hours: St Paul. 1.46; Dodge City. n inch; thunderstorms were observed during the day at Duluth. Modena St. Paul. Huron, Kansas City. Edmon- ton. and in the vicinity of Phoenix.
 Cloudiness prevailed yesterday over the southern Pacific coast the lake region, and the North Atlantic states Sunshine over the other districts. The highest temperature recorded during the day was 80 degrees at Galveston, and the lowest, 3S degrees at Sheridan Acute conditions of drought continue over the Great Plains states and the southeast. Generally fair weather is indicated for this locality today. with not much change in temperature.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29
PRIMITIVE CUSTOM OBSERVED.

Wetumpka, Ok,-Creek Indians in this vicinity are resorting to ancient tribal customs in an attempt to ob- tain rainfall
 One of their customs that has been widely followed in the last week is to stake mud turtles on the edge of a stream just far enough away from the water so that they cannot reach it It is the Indians belief that the turtles, despairing of their attempts to reach the water, invoke the aid of the Great Spirit" to send the rain so that the stream will be raised and brought nearer them.
 Since the turtles were first staked out several rains have fallen. The Indians believe their prayers are be- ing answered and they are fastening up more turtles to pray for a still greater rainfall.-St. Louis Post DiS patch.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29
FAIRGROUNDS IN CHINA.

Much interest has developed in An tung lately with regard to park and playgrOuRds for the Chinese. There was so much discussion during the
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29

Kitty" said her mother, rebukingly. you must sit still. when you ace at the table" T can't mamma" protested the little girl I'm fidgetarian"-Chica go Tribune
Arizona republican., 1911-07-29

MILITARY ACADEMYOpen College
  outside l. A,
  for A. NJ, Macon Mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
WILL SWELL TOTAL.
Bangor Fire Loss viii Make Year q
Record Breaker.

The Bangor fire loss, even If it falls
within the 8, 600, Geo limit, will make
the total fire losses for 1911 undonbt-
eddy tie largest in the State since the
Portland fire of lSG6. which was pro-
portionately even more destructive
than that Of Bangor.
Reports on file in the State insar-
ance department show that the iarg-
est fire loss in any one year since 1895
when detailed record began To be
kept was in 1908 when the total loss
was Si.6S4 pa. about $67l 600 of that
being in Portland, which sdf
fered two big fires, one taking the city
han. The total fire loss the year pre-
vious was $3.053. 10, and the unusual
amount that year is accounted for by
the $606 600 IRE at Old Orchard. The
average annual fire loss in the State
for the 10 years. 1861 1911 is 81 55G,7
according to figures from the State in
surancc department.
The Bangor fire is undoubtedly the
most destructive fire in New England
since the Chelsea fire, which temper
aril5 crippled that Massachusetts city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
INSURANCE CONSOLIDATION.
Maine Insurance Co. Combines With
Columbian National.

IT was announced Monday at the
State insurance department that the
Maine Insurance Co. of Portland has
reinsured its outstanding accident and
health business ON Nav l with the
Columbian National Life Insurance
GO. of Boston.
This action, according to the ad-
vices of the general manager of
Maine. c. A. Bennett of Portland. is
due To the fact that the capital of the
company is too small to successfully
compete with first class companies
now in the field. He does not believe
that under present conditions the
company would be wise in trying to
interest further capital
The admitted assets of the Maine
Insurance Co, Dec. 81, 1910. was $157,-
314 "a; capital stock. 100000; liabilities
except capital stock, S40.7GS99; surplus
over all liabilities, S16,60541; prenli-
ums outstanding to date $a9.919.n
The admitted assets of the Columbian
National are IS CSC, 4s6.t7: capital stock,
81 COO, Gee: surplus over ALL $4S0,000.
The Maine Insurance Co, was or
ganized by special act of the Legis-
lature of 1907 and commenced bus
mess, Jan. l. 1908 Former State
treasurer. Hon. Pascal p. Gilmore of
Bucksport has been president of the
company since its organization and
David f. Moulton Of South Portland,
secretary. The underwriting business
has been under the direct charge of
general manager Charles A. Bennett
of Portland. The ether officers were:
FIRST vice president, Charles F. Dun
lap. Portland second vice president
Horace Purinton. Waterville: third
vice president, Nathaniel NJ. Jones
Bangor The board of directors in
eluded among others Ex-Governors
Hill and Fernald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
REGARDS INSECURE
AS A MIRACLE
This Illinois Man Had Stomach
Trouble and Was Becoming
Paralyzed.

Mr. J. F. Bennington, OF Dallas City,
H., regards his cure by DR.. Williams
Pink Pills az a miracle. He is well
known both at Stronghurst, ILL.,, where
he formerly resided and at La Harpe
For years he has been recommending
the pills that cured him. He says:
"My stomach trouble, which afflicted
me for about two years, began with
general weakness. / didn't have
strength enough to hold up my head
and could eat nothing but lactated food
for over six months, while it was more
than year before could eat any solid
food. | had palpitation OF the heart
and my breath was short. My left leg
and hand gradually became numb and
/ cot.d not use either for long time.
At first my hand felt full OF needles
when closed it; afterwards there was
no feeling in it at all. | had many
sleepless nights and suffered intensely.
81 doctored at Stronghurst and La
Harpe and had two specialists from
Chicago, but there wasn't one among
the doctors who could tell what my
trouble was and their treatments did
not help me. My brothers moved me
to La Ilarpe from Stronghurst during
my sickness but had no hopes OF ever
getting we'll | took electric treatment
without any help and many medicines
with no better result. My home doctor
came to see me one morning after he
had been treating Inc for three months
and told me that he couldn't do any
more for me and That | ought to go to
the Springs. But az l couldn't sit up
or walk ] kept on trying different doc
tors for eighteen months. When one
is sick some one always suggests a rem
edy and i'll my case an old Lady friend
recommended DR. Williams Pink Pills
and | decided to try them. | took
them for two weeks, carefully following
the directions and at the end of that
time began to crave good meal. My
hand and leg got SO that | could use
them again. | gradually regained my
health and weight and have worked az
ever from that time. haven't missed
work on account of sickness but two or
three days in the last nine or ten years.
My cure was certainly miracle as all
my friends and relatives expected to
hear OF my death. "
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or will be sent, postpaid,
on receipt OF price, 50eents per box; six
boxes for s. 30, by the Dr. Williams
Medicine Company Schenectady, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
STATE HOUSE..
Van W. CARL Sanitary
Livestock Inspector.
Bangor Fire Loss Will Make
Year Record Breaker
.lf. l. -
North Haven Grange incorporates
Insurance Consolidation.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Next Meeting of Governor and Council
Wednesday, May II, at p. M.

Governor PlaisteJ Monday announced
the appointment Of Van w. Carl of
Gorham as livestock sanitary commits
sioner Mr.. Carl will enter upon ms
duties at once as the new law under
which he operates went into effect
Monday and he takes the Place of the
three cattle commissioners. whose
terms expired automatically on that
date. His duties are along the same
lines as those of the cattle commits
sioners and the act creating his office
provides that he shall work in con-
3unetGn with and under the direction
Of the commissioner of agriculture.
Tile contest over this position was q
lively one. there being Il candidates in
all. The appointee, Mr. CARL is an eX-
tensive farmer living in the village Of
White Rock, Gorham and is about so
years OF age. lie owns Is head of cat
tie and ships milk and butter to Port
land. He has been for six years mas
ter of White Rock Grange and is one
of the trustees of the Baxter library of
that tcWU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
HOME TREATMENT FOR
--IIn z D GILL oslo
TUBERCULOSIS.

Many people have cured themselves of
Tuberculosis by using Eckmans Altera-
tiv This is not new medicine. 1t has
saved after other methods failed. lnves-
tigate our afiidavits. Start taking the AL
terative, and your Improvement should be
certain From one who knows
30 So 4th St, Colwyn Darby, Pa.
Gentlemen: For four years / was
troubled with cough. physician pro-
nounced my case Consumption. and |
was ordered to n Consumptive Hospital
NV nephew would not allow me to go un-
iii | had tried Eckman's Alternative.
which / did. | am in excellent health
now. and have been for ten years.
strongly recommend it,"
tSiened) (MRSD MARY WATSON.
Fuller details of above case ON request
Fckman's Alternative is for Bronchitis
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections For Sale by c. b. Murphy
and other leading druggists, Ask for
booklet Of cured cases, and write to
Eekman Laboratory, Philadelphia, . a.
for additional evidence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
SAPOLIO
The big cake that does
not waste, scatter or melt
CLEANS, scoURs, PoLIsHEs
FROM CELLAR TO GARRET
GRAY HAIR TALKS
HAIR INDEX OF AGE. DON'T
LOOK OLD.

How often one hears the ex-
preston, "She is gray and is begin
ming to look DID," 1t is true that
gray hair usually denotes age and is
always associated with age. You
never hear one referred to as having
gray hair and looking young.
The hair is generally the index OF
age. If your hair is gray, you can't
blame your friends for referring to
YOU as looking old. You can't retain
a youthful appearance If you allow
your hair to grow gray. Many per-
sons of middle age jeopardize their
future simply by allowing the gray
hairs to become manifest. There Is
no necessity for this. If your hair
has become faded or gray, try Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, the
preparation which a chemist by the
name of Wyeth devised few years
ago. 1t is simple, inexpensive and
practical. and will Danish the gray
hairs in a few days. 1t is also guar
anteed to remove dandruff and pro-
mote the growth of the hair.
II is pleasant. dressing for the
hair. and after using it a few days
itching and dryness Of the scalp en-
tirely disappear.
This preparation is offered to the
public at fifty cents a bottle and Is
recommended and sold by
Bowiitch. Wrtstr- e Co. Sree;sl Acts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02
SARGENT Among Speakers.

The last of the State Good Roads
meetings viii be held at Houlton,
Wednesday. May 3. State Highway
Commissioner Hardison left Monday
for Houlton to take charge of the por-
ton of the meeting arranged for by
the State. This meeting VIII be held
in conjunction with the Federal pub
lie roads department and among the
federal representatives present will be
Assistant Director Paul d. Sargent
formerly of the State Highway depart
ment. and Mr.. Pennypacker. The lat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-02

436 horsepower Maine was in third place
with $4,000 horsepower and about $3.50
Wheels or an average of l23 horsepower
per wheel The use of water power in this
State is comparatively ancient and the
contrast in the unit capacity between it
and California is interesting. The most
significant fact in this connection. how
ever, is when we consider the ownership
of the properties. According to the u. ).
Commissioner of Corporations. four prin-
cipal hydro-electric companies dominate
the water power industry In California.
They have a total horsepower of $1,000
with probably 100000 additional undevel-
oped horsepower, and a very strong hold
on the most important power markets.
Between these four concerns there is al
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