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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
news NOTES FROM
THE CAPITAL CITY

Little Rock, Ark, May 24.-Suot.
S.. D. Lucas of the Arkansas School
for the Blind, left Little Rock last
might for ST. Louis, where he will
Blind, and then go to Jacksonville,
Ill, to visit the blind school of that
state. SUPP. Lucas is making this
trip at his own expense for the pur-
pose of studying the methods Of
teaching in these schools and putt
ing the good features in vogue IN
the Arkansas schlool mex year. Supt.
Lucas will spend three days in each
state institution.
Editors Junket.
The Iron Mountain railroad Has
notified Secretary Earle w. Hodges
that it will handle the Arkansas
Press Association upon it's annual
junhet any time in june it desires
to make the trip owe Eastern Ark
tansas. Secretary Hodges has com
municated with the o:her members
of the committee and it is probable
the start will be made from Little
Rock June 81, which is Wednesday
morning, and the balance of the
! week will be spent in the rice belt,
and in Eastern Arkansas.
Inspects State Crop.
Supt. James A. Pitcock of the Ark
ansas ~penitentiary went to the State
Farm a. Warmer this morning to take
a look at the crop there and see if
more ccnvicts are needed to work
the crop out of the grass. Supt.
Pitaock states that the state has a
pretty good stand in the $500 acres
planted in cotton, and he hopes this
year to See the crop go through
without the misfcrtunes of the past
years, and if he is 50 successful, the
state will harvest 5000 acres of cot
ton.
Robbed Georgia POstOffice.
Disclosing his identity to a fellow
prisoner in the Pulaski County Jail,
A. Thomas of Lytle, Ca, was turned
over to the Federal authorities here
And today is on his way back ITO the
Cracker state to enter a plea Of
guilty to robbing the postoffice in
Lytle lon the night ct July "a, 1908.
Lytle was given a short hearing be-
fore Commissioner w. S. Allen Mon
Gay afternoon and entered a plea Of
lguiik, admitting NJ identify, land
expressed a desire to be. transferred
at once. Judge Trieher then issued
the writ of removal and Thomas, wh1
is a fine looking young fe,'ow. is
glad he il going back to put an end
ito his nee years lodging 1.-THE Of
ci&ers Of the law.
Business Firms 0. X.
The financial condition of Ark
ansas business houses was apparent-
newer better than 1t has been for
the past two months, taking the
zknkrnptcy courts as the base for
sdeh an assertion. It has beenl two
months since the Referee IN Bank
huptcy OF this district had q petition
filed before him, either voluntary OF
involuntary. Ii Is customary Tor ct.
torneys to make . number Of IN
ouiries about the Office Of the Re.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25

The Artists wife dn a whisper,
There's some one knocking, Jacb
Shall / open the door, The Artist
Ne; it's Jabber's knock. It's a speci2
knock / gave him. so I wouldn't h
aim 10 by mistake.-Life
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25

The humorous srery is strictly =
work OF art-high ana delicate arr-
and only an artist can tell II. a%verr.s'
Mark Twain. But no art Is necessary
In telling the comic and the witty
story; anybody Il do 1t. The arr 81
telling q humorous story-understapd
l mean by word of mouth. not print
was created in America and has re
manned at home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
Two Of q Kind,

II told dat Teller I was 20 fat broke
I had to sleep outdoors" said Plod
ding Pete.
did it touch his hearth" asked Me
andering Mike.
"No. He said he was doing the same
thing an had to pay de doctor for
tellin' him what a blessin' 1t was
Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
Starts Much Treuhle.

II all people knew that neglect Of
censti"ttio, would resri.. "a .ns.re
Indigestion, yellow jaundice or viru-
lent liver trouble they would soon
take DR.. Kings New Life pills, aud
end It. 1ts the only safe way. Best
for billiousness. headache. dyspepsia.
chills and debility. 25c. at All Drug
gists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25

-Herrick Refrigerators are perfect
n circulation and odorless. All solid
oak and mineral wool packed at
prices you can't beat with inferior
makes. Sold by Cleveland Matthews
Hdw. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
His Kind.

II heard Of q man ouce who was
going to make money hand over fiat
when he was carried off"
by DEATH"
NO: by the police. lie was porch
Observation-Disclosures American
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
He Mas sion

II had not talked 10 h.ln more than
fifteen minutes when he called ne an
IDIOT"
Gee! He didn't violate any speed
limit in getting next. did heT"-BostoD
Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
The Word. Derrick.

The word derrick for a machine used
10 lift heavy weights is c%uriously de-
rived from q London hangman in the
beginning Of the seventeenth century
whose name was Theodore and who
Is often mentioned IL old plays. "Hc
rides circuit with the devil, and Der.
rick must be his host and Tyborne the
TIM at which he will light ccurs in
THE Bellman of London" published
in 1916. The name thus corrupted
came afterward to be applied by az
easy transition to the gallows and
later still to any frame or contrivance
resembling 1t in shape.
Too Long MINDED.
The inhabitants Of the Canary ISL ,
anding themselves oppressed by fa.1
me. sent to the governor Of Galicia on
Of their head men as an ambassador
They advised him not to lose himself
IN long winded talk. he promised and
kept his word. He took with him .
large number Of sacks. and. a.rtvff.r
1t the town where the governor was
on the circuit. he opened one of theru
before him, saying only these words
TT Is empty. Fill It."
The governor ordered this sack sA(
the rest to be filled with meal, but hA
said to the speaker: "You had no need
70 tell us that the sack was empty M
that It was necessary to all It. We
should have readily Guessed that. An
other time be briefer In your talk.
Bon vivant
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25

the Referee expects the same dull
spell to continue for some time to
come.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-05-25
DRYING Her Tears.

what do you do when your wife
eries1'' asked the younger man. do
you have tp give In to herr"
mo-" sai6 the older .Give ~
somo MOI E."-Bufalo Expre1A
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
SUMMER FLIES
FOR THE HOMERS
Stafford RuSheS Season With
Challenge to Diamond State
Club Members

Homing pigeon fanciers are max
ing their plans for the season.
Already the Diamond State Homing
Club has arranged the seasons flies,
the first event 20 be over the 100
mile course Oh Saturday, May 8. The
200-mile ly will be made on May 10;
the 30O-mile fly on May 20, and the
400-mile fly on May 27. The. birds
will then be given a week off to rest
up for their 500-mile fly on June 10.
There will be a special 50O-mile fly on
June "a, The young birds will do
their flying In September and Octo-
Der.
There are many new birds in the
coops this year and some fast flying
is anticipated. James f. Stafford came
out with a challenge today to fly any
birds In the association over any
course, two to five birds to enter Mr..
Stafford's birds this year are of unusu-
ally good strain and much is expected
Of them.
Mr. Stafford says he had grown
weary Of all the talk about other fine
birds in the association coops, and
says It is now up to the club mem-
bers to show him.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
NEWARK TO
PLAY INDEPENDENT
Town Promises to Have
Faster Team Than enc
Of Last Year

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Del, Feb. 11.--Baseball
enthusiasts Of the town held n meet
ing in Town House this week. The at
tendance showed that much interest
is being manifested. and the prospect
for a rattling good team is good The
question of going into a league or play
independent ball. was discussed. From
the general drift of conversation il is
probable that the club need not enter
any league.
The question Of ground was hroach-
ed An effort viii be made 20 secure a
field outside the college grounds II pos
sible. One or two fields we're talked Of,
bat nothing definite was done. The
meeting was an enthusiastic one. and
Il is believed that Newark will haye
as good, If not a better club, than the
one Of last year.
The officers elected are l.. x. Bow EN-.
chairman; Harlan Herdman secretary
The following committee was appoint
ed 10 secure suitable field Harlan
HerdmRn, William Jackson and Harry
Hill.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
Additional Sport on Page 10
Y. M. C. A. TEAM
WANTS TO STAY
Director MeiSSner Asks ASSO-
CiatiOn to ReOrGanize
on February 2I

Physical Director G. n. Meissner Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
has sent out the following letter to the
various teams which last year com
posed the City Church Athletic League
Of which the Young Mems Christian
Association was a member Recently
the members of the various teams
gathered and decided TO bar the Y. NJ.
c. A. from the league. Following this
announcement Mr. Meissner declared
that in such event the league cup,
which was last year won by tho As
sociation would revert TO the asso-
citation as their permanent property
according to the arrangement with
Walter l. Roberts. the donor of the
sivler cup. Mr. Mcissner's letter calls
for a reorganization Of the league on
February q. The letter follows;
Dear Sir; Knowing that the base
ball team of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association was voted out Of the
Church League last season. yet as the
organizers of the league we feel II our
duty 10 again issue a call for a meet
ing of managers, to be held at the
Young Mems Christian Association on
Tuesday, February 21 p. m. to re-
organize the league for the coming
season.
We trust you will elect your man
ager in time TO be represented at this
meeting The Young Mems Christian
Association will apply for admission
60 the league and will offer as the team
trophy the Walter l. Roberts cup. as
per the agreement by the league aud
Mr Roberts. With the proper spirit of
each manager abiding by the rules Of
the league. everything ought TO move
in perfect harmony and good sport re-
suit Such will be the stand Of the
association
Trusting YOUR. team will he repre-
seutod in this meeting and with hopes
of successful Church League sea.
, son. I am
Sincerely yours.
G. II. Meissner,
Physical Director
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
FORD ROADSTERS
BY CAR LOAD
Bradford Company Will Show
Little Cars in a Few
Days
LATEST E. M F. MODEL
SHOWN BY STUDEBAKER

The Bradford Company has receiv-
cd a carload OF Ford Roadsters. for
which make of cars they we're recent
ly made agents in this territory. These
cars will be placed on exhibition at
the company showrooms in a short
time and demonstrations given TO all
who may be interested in the purchase
Of car
W. S. Burris has made arrange
ments with The Bradford Company TO
sell Ford cars through the company
and for this purpose five cars have
been transferred TO the former. Mr.
Burris will conduct q regular Ford
agency
J. Edgar Rhoades, who lives at
Pennsylvania avenue and Dupont St,
has purchased Hudson car through
The Bradford Company and car has
been sold 10 Walter Cooper.
The Bradford Company announced
yesterday afternoon that their new
tsxicab service would be I'm commits
sion by March I. This is good news
and II is only a matter Of few
weeks now until this luxury will be
obtainablc by the citizens Of the city
The local branch of the Studebaker
Company yesterday received the lat
est model in the p. NJ f. Roadster.
and 1t will soon be on show for demon
stration at the Tenth street show
rooms.
George l.. Routledge, of Portland,
Oregon, has found a novel use for his
1909 model Stoddard- Dayton, automo-
bile. He runs it with others in his
Routledge's Mt Hood Auto State, an
automobile stage line running be
tween Portland and Mt. Hood resorts.
Iheacar averages 116 miles a day on
the trips and Mr.. Routledge says that
Il travels rain or shine, making the
round trips in frightful weather while
other cars of the line have to be held
until the roads clear to some ex-
tent
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
MT. VERNON CLUB
IN FIRST EUCHRE

The Mt Vernon Athletic Club held
Its first euchre and dance in Mt. Yer
non Hall az Breck's Mill last night
Two hundred persons attended. The
ieature of the evening was a prize
waltz. which was won by Miss Catha-
rine Brown and John Thompson. Tho
prizes for the euchre were won as
follows First prize. Mrs. Peter Cas-
sidy. second, Thomas Hannigan
Others who won valuable prizes we're
Daniel Lynch. James Collins. Frank
Reed. Miss Emma Elder and Miss
Bessie Long, The committee in,
charge was composed Of ]. Lawless.
J. Thompson and D. Ward. Birds or
chestra furnished The music.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
WINDSOR BOYS
MAKE MERRY
Mix Fun With Business at
Annual Clayton House
Dinner

The Windsor Association held its
annual meeting and banquet last even
ing in the Clayton House. The asso-
citation meets but once a year and the
dinner is held as a general getting
together. While the dinner was be
ing served many Of the members
made brief addresses among them be-
ing:
Our Association" L. r. Hall; The
Association in 1915" J. j. Handy; Sc
lection, Benedict Twice; Roast
master" John Ward; Taps" Andrew
Spath; Claims and Complaints" by
all
Following the dinner r. H. Mcvey
added to the pleasure of the meeting
by donning football toys aud giving
the other members a general pummel-
ing, verbally. Each and every mem
her came in. for his share Of the
knocking.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
Y. NJ. C. A. PRESENTS A
CRACK BOWLING TEAM

Much Of the best bowling material
of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation has come to the front to parti-
cipate in the Y NJ G. A. Whist Club
tournament So far twelve men have
volunteered. The two hve-man teams
will be picked from the candidates.
Those who have volunteered TO roll are
J. Horace Martin, Jr.. Charles East
man, Norman b. Williamson. Charles
A MacLollan Henry Hedstrom, Sam
uel Appleby, G p Dayett, Harry
Thompson. Andrew S. Cathcart. J. r.
Bailey, Clarence W. Robinson and
Luther W. Beacon
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
BASEBALL PLAYERS
ARE COUNTRY BOYS
Few City-Bred Men Are Play
ing the Game In Major
League
WORLDS CHAMPIONS
FROM RURAL DISTRICTS

That the baseball stars Of the major
league teams are country-breds men
and not natives of any Of the large
cities. is a peculiar phase Of the dia-
mond When the fact that baseball
Is much more a city gamo than a
product OF the rural district is CON
sidered. the statement seems strange,
However. as example. the men who
participated In the worlds champion
ship battles last October between the
philadelphia Athletics and the Chi
cago Nationals are probably without
.Nception former country boys The
ame is true as a rule with all of the
lcst players.
Perhaps no other players I'm the
iic series came IN for so much praise
AS Eddie Collins. the clever second
haseman OF Connie Mack's team. Col
ins. although a graduate Of Columbia
College, New York city. was born In
Nillertown. n. Y. small village
which Is now boasting Of producing
the baseball phenomenon Jack
Cocmbs. whose pitching practically
clinched the championship, for Phila-
dejphia. claims Kennebunk. Ne, as
his home. but Jack was really born
AZ lie Grande. Ia Not one Of the
Athletics is a Philadelphia boy and all
Really began to play the national
game in the country.
With the Chicagoans the same rule
holds good Jumping into league
baseball with the Bay City. Mich
team King Cole. the favorite twirlei
Of the Cubs. went up the lndder until
he became the nainstay OF Chances
team Cole states that he was borr
I'm "Toleda. not Toledo. o.. but
little group Of houses along coun
try road IN Iowa. Frank Chance an,
Pitcher Orvis Overall. of the Cubs
ara natives Of California, hailinE from
Fresno and Visalia. respectively. Co
iumbia. Lancaster county, Is the hom
- Of Jimmy Sheckard. and Mine
Brown claims Rosedale, Ind, as nj
birthplace. Frank Schultz admit
Coshocton, n. T.. as his home
Cy Morgan, Of the Athletics, con
airy to a belief Of the fans. bega
lis career at Pomeroy. Pa, a httl
hamlet along the main line Of tn
Pennsylvania railroad. and Fran
Baker became prominent in baseba
after leaving Trappe. Md. his birth
place. "Topsy" Hartzel was born
Wellington, o.; Bender at Brainar,
lich. and Jimmy Dygert at Utici
New York
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
BROWNTOWN STARS
WANT IN LEAGUE

Another team Of youngsters is out
for membership in the Boys City
League. They are the BrOwntown
Stars and promise to make things
lively IN the league II admitted The
manager Of the Browntown boys is
Charles Ruff and the lineup follows
Charles Ruff. catcher. William Clark,
third base; Edwin Slavin, pitcher:
James Haney. left field; Edwin Dun
can. first base; Earl Essick. center
field; Edwin Wittlein. second base;
Harry Duffy right field; Fred
Qudshni short stop and captain Man
ager Ruff lives at No 919 Anchorage
street
Evening journal., 1911-02-11

NEW YORK. Feb. Widespread
interest is being taken IN the inter
national amateur 1872 baik line billiard
tournament now being played at the
Luderkrsnz club in this city. All
the crack simon pures in this country
and Europe are scheduled to play be
fore the contests close. All contests
are 400 points. Among those com
peting are; NJ. Roudil. champion Of
France; p. W. Gardner, Passaic. N.
j.. champion OF the United States
Wilson p. Foss, Haverstrsw, n. Y,
ex-champion OF the United States;
John Hendricks, New York; Dr. L. l..
Misl, New York: Martin Mullen,
Cleveland. O., ex-chsmpion OF the
United States; Arthur Townsend. New
York. Joseph Mayer, Philadelphia;
Ferdinand Poggenburg, former ma
tional champion, and Albert Poems
gen, the German champion. Upper
picture shows Mayer of Philadelphia I;
lower one, Poensgen, the German
champion.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
PItcher George d Renedici

YORK, Pa. Feb. ia romance
which had its origin on the York Tri-
State baseball grounds eliminated in
the marriage here Of Thomas Edwin
George, now a pitcher Of the st. Louis
and Miss Mabel r. Sine
Inc ceremony was performed by the
heV. II. Il. Weber George who IS
netter known as Lefty" was one 3f
the star twirlers of the Tri-State
League for several seasons.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
END BOYS
in POOL MATCH

In match game Of pool last night
at McGonegal's pool parlors. No. 1907
Delaware avenue. John McGonegal,
tne well-known bali player, who is
on visit here and Joe Lenhoff. de-
Ieated Joe McClafferty and Dick Gun
ran IN a 20O-point contest by tho
score OF 200 10 179. The game was
refe-eed by Jerry Murphy.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
CANOE CLUBS
ANNUAL SMOKER

The Delaware Canoe Club occupied
the headquarters of the Wilmington
Yacht Club last night and entertained
host Of friends. II was one of the
clubs characteristic large nights and
with the help of an orchestra and a
colored Quartette they made the
welkin strike 10.
Bennett and Zebley added to the
Joy of the occasion with a bag punch
ing act after which three sets of pro-
fessionals treated each other impo-
litely with the mitts. After partaking
OF refreshments the club and their
guests regretting that smokers only
come once a year. laid their courses
for home.
Dainty Valentines, 9th and Markets
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
SKAT CLUB MEETING.

In German Hall tomorrow afternoon
the local Skat Club will hold a meet
ing TO decide whether the society will
De represented at the annual meet TO
De held IN Pittsburg. Pa, next July.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
BAsKETBALI AT y. NJ. G. A.

In the Inter-Association games al
the Y. NJ. C. A., the following teams
will play basketball this evening
Meteors VS.. Hermes. and Penn VS..
Acme. The games viii be played AZ
SIS and $50.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
Y. NJ. e. A. Snorts.

ln the Inter-Club series at the Y
NJ c. A. yesterday afternoon the De-
fiance team defeated the Moon Baud
boys by the score OF II TO s and the
Vincents put one over on the Beavers
20 the tune of IA TO H..
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
EUCHRE AM DANCE.

The women of the B. V. S, of St.
Joseph's Church, will give euchro
and dance at Breck's Mill, on Monday
evening, February 2Oth.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
HlIion Has Tnn Games

In an effort to defeat the Swartha
more High School basketball team the
Hilton basketball team will go to
that place on Monday. Hilton viii
play at Kennett Square for Tuesday,
Evening journal., 1911-02-11

ALTOONA, Pa, Feb. 11.-Pitcher
Harvey Teal has been traded BY Al
toona TO Syracuse for Pitcher George
Scott. a South-paw formerly with
Johnstown Tri-State Club.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
ALL WILMINGTON
POW-WOW TONIGHT

The Advantages League will
eet in THE EVENING JOURNAL
flee at 8 o'clock tonight 10 decide on
nich teams shall compose the league
season Seven Of the former
ms viii be represented again and
eighth team viii be selected from
applications in hand, they being
the Delaware and the Vandever
bs. Parkside has not applied for
berth In the league again.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11

Damacus has the honor Of being the
oldest city.
Hardened steel dies are produced
by electrolytic etching in a recently
patented German process.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11

An emulsion Of two parts Of am
monia and one of turpentine will
soften old paint or varnish so that
they may easily be scraped on.
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
MT. VERNON BOYS
HAVE HARD GAME

At Mt Vernon Hall tomorrow after
noon the MI Vernon team will play
the strong Bryn Mawr, Pa. team and
a great game Is looked for Captain
"Mede' Elder is getting his team in
great shape for the game The teams
will line up as follows
Bryn MaWr. Mt Vernon
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
Altoona Trades Pitcher TeaI

Valentines to hand color. 9th and
Market
Evening journal., 1911-02-11

Valentines and Art Port Cards. 9th
ana Market
Evening journal., 1911-02-11
Mt Vernon

In the preliminary game the Mt.
Vernon second team will line up
against the Waverly team. Mt Yer
non second will line up the following
players h. Babby. Bogen. forwards.
Andrews. center. Thompson. W
Buchannon. defeuse
Manager Jack Kearuey. Of the Mt
Vernon third team, would like to hear
from some second or third class team
for next Tuesday night Send COM
munications to John Kearney, No 1115
West Third street
Valentines 70 hand color 9th and
Markets