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The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
RISE AND FALL OF MINE TOWNS
Bubble Of Popularity Frequently IL
Quickly Punctured In Many
Gold Camps.

Vancouver, B. CIT don't take
long to puncture the bubble of a
towns popularity" remarked Paul c.
stephens. formerly of Washington, at
the New Ebbitt. Mr.. Stephens has
been In nearly every mining camp
which has sprung up in recent years
in the west, Alaska and British Co.
lumbia. The average person in the
east" he continued, "does not COM
prehend what great gold mines there
are in the small places OF the west
about which one hears but little. Take
Nevada, for instance. / think the
largest gold producing mine In the
world is located there, near GoldfieId.
which yields more than S1,OOO.OOO a
month. In Colorado there are scores
OF mines that are yielding fortunes.
but they are rarely heard OF. Gold
field, New, at the time of the boom.
grew into city of nearly 10000 popu-
lation. Today, with the fever gone. 1t
has scarcely 5000. Rawhide. which
was another of the great gold finds
had at one time more than 10000 peo-
pie, but there are not more than 800
or 400 residents there today.
"The realty values OF Goldfield have
deprecated SO much that property is
worth comparatively little. Lots that
were selling during the boom for as
high as $4,000 are offered now for
$4,000. and there are no buyers. It is
almost sad to walk the streets OF
Goldfeld and see the vacant business
blocks that were erected by investors
who were carried away for the mo-
ment by the gold craze.
I'm British Columbia, on the Frazier
river. is a little place called Barkers-
vile. which is populated by perhaps rs
or 100 persons, mostly Cinnamon.
There was a time when BarkersviIIe
had 10000 people In it and was a
thriving mining camp
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

work horse or trotter. This not only
teaches the colt to lead, but also
shows it it's place. When the har-
ness is to be put on it should be done
very gently, letting the colt become
used to it. Then drive it, using short
lines. When the colt is old enough
to do light work give it a few lessons
with the wagon, plow, harrow or any
two-horse implement. always beside a
well-broken horse to act as teacher.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
WALLS OF CHINESE CITIES
Immease Structures to Be Demolished
to Make Way for Modern
improvements.

Shanghai. China--The decision to
demolish the ancient wall surround
ing Shanghai city is an interesting
sign of the times aas well as the pre-.
liminary to an ambitious scheme OF
development.
Scores of coolies were at work.
says the North China Daily News.
with pick and shovel on that portion
OF the city rampant which faces the
street leading to the old yamen. The
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Convenient Code.

Frank 7. Cobb used to be reporter
in Detroit and knew intimately for
mer governor OF the state of Michi-
gan. who was renowned among other
things for his ability as free-hand
swearer.
One night Cobb was dining with the
ex-governor and his family. A mes
senger came in to tell the host that
one of his pet political schemes had
just been defeated through the bun
Cling of lieutenent- The old man
ripped out string Of dark blue ones.
Nov, pa" said his wife. you prom
ised me you would quit cursing."
Marie" said the ex-governor. I'm
not cussing this is Just the way
talk"'-Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
RAISING EarIy Lambs.

The sole object in raising early
lambs is to produce fine animal of
good size and flesh and get him to
market at the earliest possible mo-
ment. To do that requires good feed
ing. good care and good management
from the time he is born until he is
sent to market.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Clock Rescues Family.

Springfield. O.-Because an alarm
:lock was set at the wrong hour. the
'amily of Harry Barrett was saved
rom being asphyxiated the other
night. The little daughter of Mr..
Barrett turned the key of the gas
stove. At midnight the alarm clock
aroused Mr.. Barrett. who was partly
suffocated. but was able to stagger to
the stove and close the valve.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
A Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
stant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olms.ed, lie Roy, N Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
sIIaae Needs a Balance.

Cows should never be fed exclu-
sively on silage. They need some dry
forage to go with it; besides, silage is
carbonaceous food, and needs some
more nitrogenous food to go with it
to make a well-balanced ration.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
In a Hurry.

Magistrate-Wh is the charge
against this old man?
Offlcer-Stealing some birthstone.
your honor. He was caught In the not
Magistrate Ito prisoner)-My aged
friend. couldn't you have waited q few
years longer?
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Demand for New ALLOW.

Although the early expectations Of
the wholesale substitution OF alum
mum for steel and iron have not ma
10y has grown enormously. From =
production In the United States Of
less than 100000 pounds in 1883. in
1903 the output had grown to $4,000
pounds. 1903 to 10000 pounds. and
today 1t is in excess of 10000. 900
pounds
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Method with Dlsadvantaees.

''Will you make any rear platform
speeches next summer"
Il don't know" replied the candi-
date. TITS kind Of embarrassing to
have an engineer blow the whistle,
ring the bell and pull out just as you
get to the grand climax on which you
relied for applause"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
sayino His Money.

owens-say. lend me a fiver old
man.
Bowens-If you'd save your own
money you wouldn't have to borrow
from your friends.
Owens-But it's because l want to
save my own money that borrow
from my friends.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired, weak. inflamed eyes.
and granulated eyelids, is Paxtine An
tiseptic. at druggists, 25c a box or Gent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co, Boston, Mass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Some Are So by Nature,

A certain young man, who prided
himself on brusqueness that he mis-
took for wit. met an eminent, but
touchy, sculptor at studio supper.
80 you're the chap he said, on
being introduced. that makes mud
heads?"
Not all of them" the sculptor re-
piled, quietly.-Youth's Companion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

Not only say the right thing in the
right place. but. far more difficult still
leave unsaid the wrong thing at the
tempting moment.-Sala.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
midnioht Scare.

Knicker-Did your wife hear bur
glar in the cellar?
Bocker-No. she heard a burglar
otte in the cellarette.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
brnsr,sss refnnd money X i fails % cure. w.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhAmmA-
tion, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

There are men who see that dignity
may be disgraced. and who feel that
disgrace may be digniied.-Boling-
broke.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
She Knew.

Miss Gusher-oh, please tell mel
Do you think poets have to be borni
The Poets Wife-Yes. borne with.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Rats.

Jim-Do you think Mamie is taller
than Susie?
TIM should say that she is just
about one rat taller.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

1t would save people a lot of trouble
IL they could be born with their wis
dom teeth already cut.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

As we grow more sensible wo refuse drug
cathartics and take instead Natures herb
cure, Garfield Tea
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

1t takes a man of originality to pose
as a successful liar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

To overcome constipation and resultant
Ills, take Garfield Tea, pure herb laxative
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

Red Cross Rag Blue, much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

The man who argues with his wife
is one kind of an idiot
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

Widows oft rush in where young
girls fear to tread.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

''Pink Eys- il Epidsmic In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy fbr Reliable Relief.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12
Accounted For

Accounted For.
THE boy has the aviation fever.
"That accounts for tho rise in his
temperature"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-12

The woman who suffers In silence
usually manages to make a lot OF
noise about 1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
Jack shoots the "BuIl."

Jack Johnson gives notice of in- sention to retire, from the ring after Labor Day. This was brought cut ill ' Ia talk with Tom Andrews, Hugh McIntcsh's American representative, during the course of which an offer was made the champion to go to Aus tralia to box Sam Laa gford for the worlds tile. Mir Andrews was auth crized to tender Johnson bid of $3o,Oo0, and expenses for himself and trainers.
 The offer was turned down cold. Johnson said hIe would net think of again taking '.he trip to Australia, but intimated he might consider an offer of the kind for battle in this country bsfere the date set fer his W thdrawal from the prize-ring.
 All of which is, ill my opinion, the good old "bull." Johnson will retire
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19

when somebody takes his number which iateresr.ing event is liable to happen any old time Of course, he won't hoX Sam Langford; neither WI, he agree to meea Jeannette or Nc" Vey---for the, simple reason he IS afraid he would be beaten. But, Jack is always open for engagement with, members of the infant class ill heavy weight pugdom, aod if there should happen chance to Dox in New York wi.h one of the whiteI novices, do you think he would turn the propo~ sition down? Well, hardly.
 The whole truth is Johnson 's shrewd enough to realize that the crying demand is for white man to beat him, and he will specialize Ill the, pale-face department as long as he remains in position 70 dictate. That's why he matched with Jim Flynn he beat Jim easily once be- fore and thinks he can do it again. The majority of the sporting public sggrees with him. But Flynn is big ger and heavier man than the Flynn of five years ago, and may furnish surprise party for the big dinge. On dope it lcioEs like pipe for che cham pion, but Jim is confident he can turn tlhe tables if given the chance. Stranger things have happened in the history of professional pugilism, take
 it from one who knows.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
EEk SALE.

A most excellent tract of land con sisting of 69 acres, situated on Mo. Fadden road, miles north of cour, house, with the following improve ments:
 One nice 5-room residence, with n 8-foot hall and pantry; barn, ] lot fenced with wire; fine we'll sof, water; one cotton house and chicken house, one acre in orchard, consistini of peaches. apples and plums; 3s acres is in cultivation and tho re. mainder consisting of white oak. pis oak, pine and red oak.
 This is one of the incest littls farms anywhere around Pine Dlu1 and since the crop has been gather ed 1t can now be bought for $2.10t upon terms of one-half cash and bal ance within 12 months at per cens interest. Apply to
 5. N. INlNE.
 Exclusivp Ascnt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
ENGLISH CHAMPION
 HAS ARRIVED His Ability in the Fighting Line Not Equal to His
 Demands.
JACK SHOOTS BULL"
Rcfrains From Mixing Up With Any Black Heavies But Seems Willing To Take on Any of the In-
 fant ''lIOpes."
(By James ]. Corbet').
Fcrmiar Heavy weight Champion of
 the World.

Fcrmiar Heavy weight Champion of
 the World
 New York, May 1S.-0Special 10 the Pine Bluff Graphic. )-tAt last the long expected Bombadier Wells, champion EeIavy- weight pugilist of, the British Isles, has arrived in this country. Be- fore leaving England Bombadier, through his manager of course, which is the regular" way, announced thas he expected to clean up d fortune dur ing his sojourn on this side the At lansic
 As I size up the situation MT. Wells wans the fortune all in lump, so to speak. At least chats what his modest demand leads one to believe. alis asks a guarantee Of $20,000 with tile privilege of grabbing liberal percentage of the gross tskings to go through with that Al Palzer match or ginally designed for San Francisco the FouI'th of July. Evidently Wells intends running no risk of net "get- ting his" no matter what the outcome of his debut on Amsrican soil
 Eddie Gsaney is the "genss'' who or iginally conceived the idea that an International match between Eng lands fair-hslired boy and one of Am erica's leading "hopes" would prove a remunerative enterprise as, holiday card, and es Barkisl O'Rourke was willisg cabled the l8Iambadier, ask ing "how abcu. it. Wells answer took all desire to promote the match out of Graney, who immediately pro- ceede1 to withdraw as gracefully as poss ble.
 Still Tom O'Rourke is confident Wells can be brought 10 terms and therefore refuses to entertain any of the' many propositions, made for Pal mer until he talks it over with the English champion and manager. The veters'l pugilisttic impressario looks upon the Bombadier as easy and leg innate. prey for his husky youngster and is lcash to pass up the oppor- tunity of landing the match.
 am inclined to the belief that New York will be given first glimpse of Wells in action. and that the Gar den or one of the other large local clubs will bsat San Francisco to t. If Palzer end Wells fail 10 come to terms it is likely Luther McCar,hy Carl Morris canqusror. will be brought Eas. to give the Briton bat tie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19

shows an ability which is far ahead of the girl. Yes, We gre free to con- fess that his greater natural ability is often outclassed by the s,eady, pa tient endeavcr of ',he girl. Perhaps it would be safer to say that the girl does not show as great ability as the boy, even though she may have it.
 "In regs'd 70 the relative tenden- cy of boys and girls to choose elec- tive courses in mathematics the an swers to a questionnaire indicate that boys are much more inclined to cleo such courses than girls are
 In Investigating ,he relative math- ematical abilisy of the colored race, a quest cnnalre was sent to eleven well-known negro schools and co., leges of the South.
 As to Negro Schools
 "The general feeling in the insti- tuition covered by this report" says the GovernmeGt monograph, 'is that the difference be;ween the races in the matter of mathematics, is so fa' as any differences exist, are due to conditions rather than to race char acteristics.
 Five of the schools feel that there s no difference due 70 race. Two arc of the Opinicn that colCTed students generally are net the equals of white students. One school was not able to make any comparison Three df' not reply to the question regarding d comparison of thc races. Replies were made by both white and colored teachers who have had years of ex- perience in colored schools and in some cases in white schools"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
GIRLS HAVE ABILITY
 DO NOT SHOW IT
SD SAYS RECENT EDUCATIONAL REPORT OF |. S. BUREAU
 ON THE SUBJECT
Difference Between Races Is Matter of fMathcmaticS-AScertaining
 Capabilities of Pupils.

The relative mathematical abilities of boys and girls and of the white race as compared with the black are among the subjects taken up in a monograph just issued for free dis ,.ribution by the United States Bureau of lsducaticn. The monograph is a ii led Mathematics in the Public and Private Secondary Schools of the United Statels,' and considers the ability of the boys and girls as shown only in the type of school indicated by inc title.
 '.It seems to be the general opin- icu that the average boy shows moro abil ty in mathematics than the aver age girl, but also that he does not work so faithfully,' says the mono 2. aph. '' In 9 mixed class this great 'er ability of the boy and the greater faitbfufness of the girl reach most advantageously on each other.
 Girls Don't Show Ability
 "Ancther fact that is rsoted is this: In clsmerfary algerba the girl does as good work as the boy; in geome- try nat nsarly so good. Ill advanced ulgerb.a and tr gononlstry, the boy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
Kuhiak is il "Conner.,

Speaking Of heavyweig'Ats, and specifically of that branch extensive ly advertised as white hopes,'' is might fe in order to call attention NO the fact that Al Kubiak finally got s'hep" to himself and voluntarily re- tired frcm the ring. He is now pounding .he pave in Philadelphia, having qualified as a Quaker City copper"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
Hold Services Over WOIgast.

Ad Wolgast's showing ill the trial four round bou't with Willie Ritchse did no. please 2 number of critics ap- narently, and the moumers are all nlaady to fall in line and parade Wfh the remains ts the burying ground Ad was given up as "all in" on one ether occasion, if Pm not very much mistaken. It was after he had broken his arm and had come East to try cut he repaired member. Tough lit- Fs Knockout Brown was selected as his opponent, and after six round tria, in Philadelphia which did not satisfy the experts, return engage ment of ten rounds was fixed up for Goth sm
 Because Ad failed to stop Brown 1 in e her msteh the critics would nave f tt,e champion was through wsta the game as a head-liner, that Brown i CT any ether live member would put him on the fritz" in longer contest; and anyway he was a "chease' cham pion" of the rankest varisty. I be- lieve it was 'i1e famous Battling Nel- son who contributed this euphonious phrase in giving vent to an opinion Of the ability of his vanquisher.
 To prove the critics wsre right and that he could no longer defend the ight-weight tile Wolgast succumbing to the appendicitis thing. Among these victims were boys of the mo account kind such as Owen Moran, One Round Hogan and 'Frisco' Fwanr- kis Burns.
 It is advisable to wait a while ill Wolgast's case before passing judS- n'an'. The accounts of the four reund contest with Willie Ritchie tha', read did not suggest to ne that tho champion is down and out as a ght- CT; anybody who can put such a husky proposition as the Californian 10 the floor twice during a short bout is far from being dead one.
 JAS. J. CORBETS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-19
Japs Enter The Game.

The yellow peril' now threatens the prize-ring. The, Japanese have takes up the science of Unit, step and get away and the listle orientals give premise of becoming experts at the game Only their stature prac1udes the possibility of deluge of brown hOUeS !"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-08
WINNIPEG CREW TAKES
PEORIA FOUR-OAR RACE

Peoria, Ill, Aug. S.-A duel between
Winnipeg and Baltimore crews in the
free-for-all four-oar shell event was
the feature of the opening day of the
Southwestern Amateur Rowing associ-
alton here yesterday. Nine crews had
entered for this event, but after siz-
ing up the lineup all withdrew but
the two crack crews and one each rep
resenting the Western and Mound
City clubs of St Louis. The water
was perfect, the course being abso-
lutely calm.
Winnipeg caught the water first. At
the first quarter Winnipeg and Arun-
del struggled side by side; at the half
Winnipeg had showed half a length
to the front. The three-quarters saw
this improved to a full length. At the
mile open water showed between the
two crews, and in the sprint for the
finish Winnipeg made the lead a full
open length. The two st. Louis crews
finished a hundred yards behind their
rivals.
Seven crews entered the junior six
cared barge event 1t was holly con
tested, four crews finished tapping
each other. with crew No. l of the
Central of st. Louis a quarter of a
length in front, Mound City and the
st. Louis Rowing club being second
and third respectively.
/ Crews from Duluth, Philadelphia
/ New York, Cambridge and New Ro
chelle are arriving for the opening OF
the national events Friday.
Summaries:
Junior single scull shell-Distance
one and Cne-quarter miles: Stiles
Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe club
Grand Rapids, won; Bishop, South
Side Boat club, Quincy, second; Bech
estobill, Century Boat club, St Louis
third Time-l0:17 80.
Junior fOur-oared shell-Distanc.
one and one-quarter miles: Mound
City Rowing club, St. Louis, won;
North End Rowing club, ST. Louis
second; South Side Boat club, Quincy
third. Time-9:2S.
Junior double sculI shells-Distanc,
one and one-quarter miles: Stiles anC
Werfel, Grand Rapids Boat and Ca
noe club, won; Osterreicher anC
Schler, Western Rowing club, ST
Louis, second; Spreading and Bent
lage, Mound City Rowing club, ST
Louis, third. Time-9:47.
. Junior pair cared scull shell-Dis
lance one and one-quarter miles: Ros,
and Mes, Central Rowing club, ST
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-08
CHEERFUL MENDELSSOHN.
The Phone In Good Conducting and
re Boy Joachim.

The Phone In Good Conducting and
re Boy Joachim.
The art of good conducting began
with Mendelssohn. The Leipzig Ge-
wandhaus owes the greatness of its or
chestra to him. He was a hard task
master. but. according to the words Of
Joachim, he earned the good will and
respect OF his men by his thorough
knowledge. says the Music Magazine.
He was sane and rational. preferring
a cheerful mood TO gloom. Johann
Kruse. formerly second viOlinist Of the
JOa chin quartet. once told little stO-
~ OF Memberships conducting in Lon
don. where he was always favOrite.
"Mendelssohn was TO bring ont the
boy Joachim. then about twelve or
fourteen years of age" he said. At
that time Joachim played Bach and
Beethoven like a master. He began to
rehearse the MendelssOhn concert with
the orchestra when suddenly with boy
ish impetuosity be turned to the con-
ductor and said. Herr Mendelssohn. ]
am sure there is a mistake in the or
chestration here.
The cheerful and sunny Mendels-
sohn replied. We'll. this is n good time
TO correct it. my boy and the error
was found and corrected"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-08
THE ELEVATOR BOY.
In Chicago He Made Rapid Progress
In Becoming an Expert.

In Chicago He Made Rapid Progress
In Becoming an Expert.
The first day he is occupied mainly
in learning how to run his elevator.
The second day he is so delighted
with his position that he makes every
effort to give all the informal ton asked
of him.
The third day he gets his uniform
and begins accustoming himself to
telling the passengers to step lively.
The fourth day he learns how to
advise anxious inquirers to look at the
bulletin board or ask the starter.
The fifth day he is SO thoroughly
versed in the duties of his position
that he can run the car past people
who are yelling Down or Up and
three floors away from them watt
back the gentle admonition TO punch
the button. Also, he is now able to
carry the nervous passengers tive
floors too far and then refuse to go
back.
The sixth day he is an adept and
demonstrates it by sliding the door
quickly in the face OF the man who is
a second late. also by stopping the car
and dropping couple of floors to take
on the stenOgraphers with huge blond
rats, who haughtily omit pressing the
button.
He is now real elevator boy and
wonders what right the public thinks
it has. anyway.-Chicago Post.