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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-10-27

The editor Of the Tulsa World writes
interestingly about his trip in the air
ship but doesn't try to conceal the
fact that he was scared into an inch
of his life
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-10-27

Oklahoma is still crying for water,
but up to date Lazarus has not left
Abrsham's bosom to furnish the much
needed refreshment.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-10-27

The Giants are mere grasshoppers
after ALL
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-10-27

The Oklahoma militia know how to
quell negro riot-disarm the negroes.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-10-27

Senator Bailey has not resigned nor
does he intend to and that ought TO
settle it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
STORK LETTER SENT TO POSTMASTER

Little Rock, Ark, April 11.-One of those little letters, so strong ill human interest which so ofter creep into the United States mails, was received Monday afternoon in the Little Rock office and delivered to Postmaster '. S. Bratton. The letter was addressed to Dr. Stork, the Big Bird that Brings Babies" The letter was written by a child and it appealed to "Dr. Stork" to bring twins to her house. She said there were two girls in the family, but that was not enough and twins boys were needed. The child also asked for a supply of clothing to be sent with the babies. Postmaster Bratton will deliver the letter to the parents of the child, who are no doubt in ignorance ot its existence
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13

plants at home near Fourth avenue and Popular street, and being driven out at 2 o'clock in the morning by the irate property holder.
 The Lakeside Improvement Club held a most enthusiastic meeting at the school last Thursday and enrolled forty or more members. Prof. F. Gar land May, the efficient principal. made most helpful talk. The capable president, Mrs. w. F. Coleman. out lined the work which the club pro- poses to do. They are planning to fill up the lot to conform with tue street grade, and then beautify the grounds around the school.
 The Methodist church, so rapidly nearing completion, an ornament to Olive street and Lakeside, will no doubt receive from the women of the congregation the finishing touches. which will make it "a thing of beauty and joy forever''-that is the orna- menting of the ground around it.
 But what use to plant flowers on private or public property unless we have some assurance that the work Of our hands will not be molested?
 We hope a stock law will be enacted at once, if not for the state at least for Pine Bluff Then there wi! be no further trouble for our city officials headed by our new City Beautiful" Mayor, will see that the ordinances are enforced.
 Beloved, bear ill mind that the time is short. The cause urgent; for the present Legislature adjourns by the first of next month. In the language of the day Get Busy do not put off until tomorrow what can be done tc- day. Make your appeal to the Little Rock solons at once
 LAKESIDE"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
TESTING FIRE CLAY.
The Most Practical Method 10 to Lts.
 orally Eat r..

orally Eat It.
 Fire clay has been in use for cen turics, and yet l believe the industry Is one which lacks definite laws more than any other. including those which are either modern or ancient and o1 less prominence. You can go to g manufacturer of steel and specify what you want by actual figures or statements and you can check the prod net by chemical analysis or mechanical! lests and thus make sure you get what you need. The producer knows how to combine certain elements and what quantities of various kinds to combin. in order to get a result at least yer! closely approaching what you call for. but not so in the fire clay business. l. the past the most skilled and highest to make tests, to promote and carry through Investigations on the natural, product and to study the workings of certain manufactured and elaborated articles derived therefrom. The resul: has been, generally speaking, confusion worse confounded. Two professors, working at similar times on brick or clay obtained from the same source and manufactured under exactly equal conditions, have recorded diametrically opposed conclusions! The same scien- lists at different periods have reached vastly varying conclusions when test ing identical qualities and shapes of bricks, so can you wonder if a promt nent fire clay manufacturer should ex. claim, as | heard one on an occasion after having the above experience, All tests of fire clay are empirical, and I would sooner trust our superintend- ent to pick and select his clays in the Cd fashioned way than pay high fee for highbrow's recommendationsy The chief method of testing fire clay by a practical man is literally to eat 1t. He can detect grit and sand best by that method, and good fire clay (free from silica, quartzite or Ain, clay) Is free from grit. His only othe: personal test is by eHperiment.-En gineering Magazine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
A CHINESE BANQUET.
Culinary Mysteries That 5swildsrs4
 an EnalishWoman.

Culinary Mysteries That 5swildses4
 sn Englishwoman.
 One moment we were eating ducks whites indicated that their age was uninpeachable; the next we were grap bling with sea weeds, macaroni and the slippery sharks fins that eluded our clumsily manipulated sticks. Now we tackled-not without fear-Ln known meats and vegetables cooked in sugar, fresh shrimps, mushrooms frcl. Mongolia, young bamboo sprouts, pi geons eggs and hundred different foreign tasting messes. Then clean plates were given to us. and bowls of sickly pink sirup, sweet potato and indian corn cakes of dusky hue were set before each one. These were only crevice filters and concluded the first and lighter portion of the repast Now :ame the real substantial meal, where A every dish had an accompaniment of smaller ones, containing gravies. etc.. in which to dip the morsel taken from the central bowl.
 There was stewed duck cooked with. out salt. roast sucking pig, forcemeat balls and chicken; there were soups of birds nest, of mushroom, of vegetables and of sea slugs. There was grilled fresh water Ash. which, according to custom. was helped from the top side or:ly. for the Chinese remembers his servant, And. nnally. at the conclu- sion the inevitable small bowl of rice and rice water vas set before each person.
 AftNr some three hours. with feel tng of taankfulness that all was over, pipes, cigarettes and tea were served, and it seemed to me that the delicious aroma which rose from the latter soothed our senses and almost dis pelled the antipathy that had been growing ca us for all things Chinese Mary Koe in London Express.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
NEW ROAD IS NOW
 BUILT INTO CITY
The Stuttgart < Rice Belt Railroad Was Completed Into Stutt.
 gart, Saturday

The Stuttgart & Rice Belt railroad was completed into this city, Satur- day afternoon says the Stuttgart Arkansawyer. Owing to the injunction recently secured by the Cotton Belt, the present terminus of the new road will be at the Cotton Belt tracks. A temporary depot and freight platform has been constructed by the Rice Belt, which will be used to take care of their business until the crossing of the Cotton Belt tracks is agreed upon. The permanent terminals will pro- bably be located in the east part of town between Third and Fourth streets.
 Stuttgart, for the first time in it's history, now has competitive railroad facilities, which will mean much for tbe future growth and importance of the town, The new road will give this city direct connection with the Rock Island main line, and will open up a new territory to the north that premises such good for Stuttgart.
 The germ that took root and grew into a new railroad was incubated at mass meeting held in this city in September, 1909. Judge George c. Lewis was present at the meeting and promised to build the road if a bonus of $5O.OOO could be raised by Stuttgart. This city complied with the requirements and through the t!reless efforts of Judge Lewis and others the project went through, in spite of many obstacles, some of which were hard to overcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
BREWSTER'S ACT
 IS APPRECIATED

In looking through the pages of Sundays Graphic I saw where Sheriff Brewster has kindly extended the time for paying taxes days longer, for the benifit of the unfortunate tax payers who as yet have not been able to pay their taxes for 1910. This kindly act of our most efficient sheriff de- serves commendation. Therefore feel that I voice the sentiment of all tax payers and especially those who have not yet been able to pay their taxes, when take this method of thanking Sheriff Brewster for his kindness.
 This is a favor shown the tax pay CTS of Jefferson county that has never been shown them before by a sheriff of our county during my life time. This favor may seem small to Sheriff Brewster, but it has certainly played great part in raisnig him to higher position in the estimation of the tax Uayers and voters of his county.
 May Sheriff Brewster live long to do greater service for the people of Jeff ferson county. and be unanimously elected Sheriff again of his county when his present term expires. ] Respt. submitted,
 J. B. SHORT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
S1OO REWARD. s10O.

The readers of this paper will be lleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Ca- tarrh being constitutional disease, requires 8 constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure $ taken inter- Lally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the consti- tuition and ass sting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, To- ledo, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
HOUSE KILLS BULK
 SALES MEASURE. Is Postponed 35 Days When Brought Up And Discuss
 ed In The House
CHARGES ARE MADE
MT. Going Grew Caustic-Says Thiev- ing Merchants Would Not Prosper
 If Law Was In Effect.

Little Rock, Ark, April 1.-The House killed the bill providing for the prohibition of the bulk Sale CT merchandise by merchants. Repre- sentative Hurst opposed the measure as being in the interest of the whole saler. and denominated it vicious class legislation that should have no consideration. He asserted that the wholesalers of the United States are back of it, and that it was drawn by some high-paid attorney. Gus Blass & Co of Little Rock are fighting It. Mr. Ragon said not an honest mer- chant could be opposed to it. MT. Grant opposed it in the interest Of the small retailer.
 The principal speech for it was made by Mir. Going. who asserted that it does not curtail the right of an honest man to make sale, under proper conditions. It only provides that a transfer of stock in bulk shall be presumed to be fraudulent. A similar bill passed the Senate two years ago, but failed in the House, "Pass this bill," pleaded Mr. Going, eand there will be no more sales Of stocks at midnight by thseving merchants, without inventories being taken by men who, instead of being fined, should be sent to the peniten- tiary."
 IIuon motion of Davis of Lafayette
 the bill was postponed thsrty-five days or until after the session, by vote of 40 to 2S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
STOCK LAW IS
 NEEDED FIRST
1City Beautiful" Advocate Urges Pthc Bluff Citizens to Act Without
 Further Delay.

Editor of Graphic-We were se- lighted when the City Beautiful Club reorganized and applauded their se' lection of a president and other off cers. Mrs. N. B. Trulock has been resident of Pine Bluff many years and is conversant with the needs Of our city and is a woman cf rare 1n- telligence and executive ability In her appointment of committees she has shown fine discrimination, and with the aid of the board of directors we feel sure she will accomplish much good.
 But we are of the opinion that a stock law should first be enacted and we hoped that the City Beautiful Club with It's unbounded influence might induce the present Legislature to consider the matter and accomplish that which we, ,as citizens, have tried so often to do.
 Many of us removed uns:ghtly wooden fences, arranged our lawns, and beautified out property with plants and vines. But the COWS and the hogs with their chewing an droot- ing propensities. have in many in- stances destroyed in few minutes that which 1t has taken months, possibly years, to grow.
 A few days ago We saw black pcrkers-nice fat specimens wand ering over the terrace lawn of hand some home on Olive street, and that day also, the same spectacle on the lawn of a palatial residence On Fitth avenue.
 The Daughters of the King of Trinity church, of which Mrs. w. c. Dallenbaugh is president, have taken the initiative in promulgating a plar whereby the grounds around the church shall be made beautiful by the planting of shrubs and vines. IL this work they will receive the active cooperation of the rector, Rev Charles L. WrReese.
 This is, almost in the heart of tie city. nevertheless, that does not "spell anything A few days ago we read in the Graphic an account of a cJv trsmpling up the lawn and destroying
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
A RELIABLE MEDICINE
 NOT A NARCOTIC

Mrs. F. Marti, St. Joe, Mich, says, Our little boy contracted a severe bronchial trouble and as the doctors medicine did not cure him, gave him Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in which I have great faith. It cured the cough as we'll as the choking and gagging spells. and he got we'll in al short time. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has many times saved us much trouble and we are never with out it in the house''
 For Sale by W. l.. DeWoody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
IT'S EQUAL DON'T EXIST.

No one has ever made salve, oint- ment or balm to compare with Buck lens Arnica Salve. It's the one per feet healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns. Bruises, Sores. Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Eczema. Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes. Cold Sores. Chapped Hands or Spra'ns its supreme. Unrivaled for Piles. Try it. Only 25c at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
ONE CONDUCTOR HELPED
 BACK TO WORK

MT. Milford Adams is his name, and te writes: "I was confined to my bed with chronic rheumatism aLG used two bottles of Foley's Kidne~ Remedy with good effect. The third bottle mt me on my feet and resumed work AIS conductor on the Lexington, Ky, Street Railway. It will do all you claim. in cases of rheumatism. It clears the blood of uric acid.
 For Sale by w. l.. DeWoody & Co'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
kissina Ia ,o.,and.

NIsOW0 uU tVOt4ssOs
 Among old time law1 against k1ssing those of Iceland appear to have been the most severe. Banishmemt was the penalty laid down for kissing another mans wife. either with or without her consent. The same punishment was enforced for kissing an unmarried wo- man against her will: if 1t could be proved that she had consented to be kissed the offender was still liable to fine of great quantity of cloth for 0ACh offense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
Tho Kind Needed.

"Dear me-" said the first young wo man. taking her initial lesson in golf. "what shh;l do now? This baN Is In . hole!'
 Well. let me see." said her compan- ion. rapidly turning the leaves of . book of instructions. T presume you will have to take . stick of the right shape to get 1t out" -.4
 "Oh. yes: ot course" was tho some what cynical reply. "Wel, see H yoa can find one shaped like . dustpan and brush. ."-New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13

Suffered day and night the tor -,ent of itching piles. Nothing help t me until used Doan's Ointment. yt cured me permanently Hon. 'ohn R. Garrett. Mayor. Girard, Ala.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13

-''Herrick Refrigerators" all sizes and finishes. Solid oak, perfect cir cnlating and odorless $15.00 up.-- Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
A atartlina Reply.

An 'Rngltah country bookseller sent so London for . copy of . book called Happy Husbands." The work was out of print. but the wholesale agent certainly might have tntimated the fact differently. He replied that '.There are no Happy HusbanAs' In k0ndon."-IondOn -Btts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13

Roy Durham is spending a few days in Little Rock. the guest of friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13

Lsasn eo cay "No." and it will = ef soo1 IA&1n--Ep.reeoa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-13
oest lntentions.

MAmma--Johnny. what is the baby wiling about? Johnny-Nothin'. )1st took his milk and showed him bow to drink it.-Cleveland Leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
SOUTHERN WILL
 PAY A DIVIDEND

New York, February 17.-The first dlvi- dend to be paid on the preferred stock of the Southern Railway company since October, 1907, Is to be distributed on April 24, the directors of the road hav- ing declared a dividend of 1 per cent to- day. The payment Is made for no specific period and President Finley said it was the intention of the management to main- tain payments in the future. although no information was obtainable as to what yearly rate was contemplated
 Intensive improvements including ex- pansion of freight facilities at prominent points were adopted, and the president was empowered to take the authority to purchase additional rolling stock. Re- sumption of dividends on the preferred stock was made possible by improved earnings of the road. In the six months ending December 21 the net in- come increased s1.OS3,0O0 over the corre- spending period of the preceding year, owing largely to the high price of cotton. In all of 1907 the company paid 4 per cent On its preferred stock. but at tho time of the panic 1t suspended. Between 1902 and 1907 it paid 5 per cent annually. It never has paid anything on its common stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
TENNESSEEF|RM IS BANKRUPT

Nashville, February 17.-The Tennessee Packing and Provision company, a s2,- GOO 900 concern located in Nashville, was thrown in bankruptcy today on petition filed by John V. Casey, Harry F. Ross nell and J. J. Tierney. all of New York. representing claims aggregatlng s237,5OO The papers were filed by Sullivan & Cromwell, New York, and Stokes & Stokes, Nashville, and notice was served on William J. Cummins, alleged head of the company. at local hotel, where he has been staying for several days. Peti- ticners allege that the concern is in solvent and has been for some time. No statement of the actual liabilities is ob- tained tonight M
 Cummins, who was one of the prin- cipals interested In the defunct Carnegie Trust company of New York and has been known here as the proprietor of the packing house, has been in Nashville for several days. He Is said to have made an effort to avoid the deputy United States marshal who sought to serve the bankruptcy papers this afternoon but eventually came forward and acknowledge ed service.
 The Tennessee Packing and Provision company has been understood to be doing a profitable business of million dollars or more year.
 Cummins so far made no statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
CHINA REFUSES ID MAKE STATEMENT Nation Considers Russian
 Treaty Unfair TRADERS EXCLUDED Foreign Office of China Has In- formed Russian Minister That
 the Treaty Would Be
 Renounced
TRADERS EXCLUDED

Pekin, February 17.-The Chinese foreign board declines to make a statement con cerning Russia's representations with re- gard to the Hi province in Chinese Turke- stan, declaring that a reply to M Korotovtz, the Russian minister to China, has not yet been determined upon. 1t is not doubted here. however, that China's surrender will be complete.
 A national spirit has developed in China in recent years due to resentment against all treaties giving privileges to foreign CTS and not excepting the Russo-Chinese treaty of 1881. According to the reports the Chinese are ranking unGer what are considered unfair clauses In this treaty, and often have not abided by it's condi- tions, declaring their interpretation of the treaty differed from that taken by tho Russians.
 The following instance Is cited:
 Russian traders are not permitted in Tao Nangfu, and the Russian consul thero was expelled The Russians agreed that Tao Nangfu is Mongolia. in which prov ince, according to their treaty, they could trade free. The Chinese replied that the administrative district of Tao Nangfu had been changed, and the town was now within the boundaries of China proper
 The Chinese foreign office recently in- formed the Russian minister that 1t con- sidered the treaty of 1881 one-sided, and intended to renounce 1t after February 25, that being the termination of a de- cade. the treaty providing that it can be 1N Thereupon M. Korotovitz presented to China list of claims, including demands for a relimitation of the frontier in two places where the boundary was disputed. The foreign office, when pressed by the Russian minister, replied that 1t would discuss these points at conference over new treaty which China would pro- that the claims he had presented referred to breaches in the present treaty which had not yet expired.
 The foreign office, however. has not further communicated with M. Koroto- vitz, who has repeatedly warned 1t that the St. Petersburg governments patience will not last indefinitely. The Chinese not being sufficiently strong to cope either with arms or Automatically with Russia, have indnlged In theirs customary procrastiuations, no member of the gov ernment desiring to incur responsibility for a contest from which there could be only one issue. Therefore, as the regent is in sole authority the reply to Gussia. will be his but framed under the advice of the councillors
 Russia possesses an extensive trade in all the border provinces which she does not desire to submit the discussion, and the renunciation of the treaty will open the whole question to indefinite argument. China, however, enjoys the legal right to reneunce the treaty.
 The Russian and Japanese legations here are regularly in consultation on the Russian Chinese situation.