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SOME LAYING DUCKS
 ARE THESE DUCkLINGS

John Vinson, the local poultry fancier of No. 1920 Mulberry street, is the ewner of an Indian Runner duck which has probably broken a record for early laying, The eggs were purchased from Pettigrew and Webb, proprietors of Beechwood Farm, and were matched on Mir. Vim sons place cn May s. Yesterday morning Mr. Vinson found two eggs in his duck yard, one of which had a firm, hard shell, but the other was not so good, having a soft shell. The ducks were exactly 88 days old when they laid for the first time. Such early laying is rather unusual as 'l is usually three and a half to four months before the ducks produce any eggs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
NEGRO GUN 'TOTER
 GETS HEAVY FINE

King Ma uel the negro who cweat- d disturbance in the western part Of the city near the Arkansas Short Lesf Lumber Company several days ago by flourisaing Dis o and threatening to shoot another negro was fined $50 each On two charges of irving pistol by Magistrate Gabe Meyer yesterday. The charge of as- sault with intent to kill aga nst him was dismissed as the prosecuting witness did not appear. Manuel was represented by Attorney s. M Taylor and District Attorney T. Havis Nixon appeared for the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

the Mexican government for the campaign against the insurgents. The young brothers work from daylight to dusk on the field at Mineola, ill the Moissant school Whes they have ob- talned their certificates they will hur- ry back to join the army of General Huerta. Both are very dark, very police very Spanish and very deter mined. They were chosen from the many other Mexican officers, because of their skill as engineers and eager ness to become aviators
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

CLieutenant Alberto salines of the Mexican Army, in flying costume.)
 New York, Aug. 1.-Lieu enants Alberto and Gustavo salines, of the Mexican Army, w!ho are learning to
 fly at Hempstead Plains, are at tempting to accomplish their course in unprecedented time. They arrived last Monday and expect to go back to Mexico not later than next Saturday. They hope to be fully competent to fly the two monoplanes purchased ty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

feet, ihus giving mere space for the proscenium arch which will also be Widened by several feet, 10 permit of larger scene acts and give more room for many acts that have heretofore been crowded for space, Arrangements will also be made for heating the building in better man ner, and box will be placed at either side of the stage, which will ba quite an innovation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
ORPHEO THE ATRE PLANS
 MANY IMPROVEMENTS

Carpenters will. begin work in a few days on the remodeling of the Orpheo Theatre which recently closed until September 16 < Ed Hogan has the contrac S for the work. The slm- provements will include the addition of about 100 seats which will give the theatre seating capacity of 600. The floor of the auditorium and the stagefWill also be lowered about four
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

Letters of eondolenee are always proper, no matter whether to a person living out of town or in ones home city card with the word "sympa- thy" or ''to inquire" left at the house of mourning is always good form, for, of course, only the nearest and dearest lr1ends see a bereaved family; but a1terWard they look at the cards and letters and deeply appreciate all who have thought of them in their sorrow. Letters of congratulation ere always acceptable, enhancing whatever the good fortune may be by sharing with ones irien4s. The good book says rejoice with those who do rejoice and weep with those who mourn" or words to that effect, and it is a pretty eoad maxim to foll0w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Are Ever at War.

There are two things everlas insl ly at war, joy and piles. But Bucklen' s Arnica Salve will banish piles in any form. It soon subdues the itching, irritation, inflammation, or swelling. 1t gives comfort, invites joy. Great est healer of burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises, eczema, scalds, pimplcs, skin eruptions. Only p cents at all druggists
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

Greet your hostess, be served to refreshments, leave your card and take your departure, is about the prescribed formula for an afternoon reception.
 Tea, coffee, chocolate, sandwiches, waters, nuts and bonbons, salad, sher bet of ice cream are the usual re- treatments served in the dining room. Two or more ladies, generally intimate friends of the hostess, pour" one or two walters assisting in the service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

The birth stones are: January, gar net; February, amethyst; March, bloodstone; April, diamond; May. em- erald; June, moss agate July, ruby; August sardonyX; September, sap phre; October opal November, to- paz; December, turquoise.
 MADAME MERR1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Birthday Stones.

Some months ago I saw a list of stones allotted to the 12 months in the year; rerhaps it was in your col umn, from which derive much benefit. Will you kindly print this list?
 OLD READER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
FOR RENT
 BY .RRYAN-McNEW
kCal Estate Agency.


 18th and Main rooms, modern $25.00 1l5 E. Sth ave, 8 rooms, hall. mod ern S225G POS Georgia, 6 rooms. sink, 2 blocks from Main St ..........................$1 .$14.0O 302 w. 9th, six rooms, light, bath, gas, two blocks from Main and 9th $30.o0 1900 E. 9th, four rooms, newly pa pered, water in house .$12.50 SIS w. 5th, seven rooms, modern in every respect t-..-.-........-..-.......... $30.00 1915 D. Barraque, four rooms $10.00 1914 E. 4th, 4 rooms, sink in kitchen, city water $11.00 l706 E. 4th, four-room brick 5000 1902 Linden, rooms, city water, will be vacant 1st of July $12.50 9l2 Main. store and one room. 5000 1000 E. 9th, store, 4 rooms ........ ..$15.00 9l0 Oak st., rooms $1O.O0 2oo5 W. 5th, rooms, newly paper eu, ----------.-.--.----. $50 2009 W. 5th, rooms, newly paper GU $S.5O 623 E. 2nd, rooms, close to business section, good repair .... $165O lo6 1-2 Pine St. office room, $50O l2th and Elm, 4 rooms, good
 well, .-.....-......... ........ $7.5O l1th and Hazel, rooms, nice and new $15.00 2oo3 W. 11th, rooms, barn, good re- palr .--..-. --..-..... $110O Colored houses any part of city.
 202 West Fifth, 11-room, modern, suitable for Hotel or rooming house, $40.00.
 l2l9 Main street, rooms and hall. Electric lights, gas, bath, large barn and yard; home in excellent repair $22 50.
 FOR SALE. Six room house, modern in every respect. Corner Twelfth and State street. Lot 12O it. on State St. Can give terms. $2,7OO.
 5-room cottage, West Pullen. Is strictly up-to-date. Sell on monthly payments for $1,500.
 1905 Ohio St., on two lots 75x10O it. 5-rooms, electric lights, city water. four blocks from school, church and car line, nice neighborhood. Terms, $1.75O.
 Bungalow and 2 1-2 acres land, near new Cemetery pavement Month ly payments of $15. $1.500
 For $1,350, payable monthly, will buy 5-rooms, on lot 60x154, East Sth, best chance in the city for a home. The only vacant lot on West Fifth avenue, 60X154. No improvement tax, and q new paved street. $1,5OO.
 80 acres of land on macadamized road. 30 acres cleared and fenced. New 4-room house. Good land and cheap.
 26th and Laurel, Groom bungalow, almost new, will sell for small pay menhs; big bargain in tins place. Price, $1,S00.
 See
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
WARREN NAMED:

Little Rock, Aug. 1.-Goy. Dona- ghey has appointed Robert A. Warren, of Clarksville, member of the State Board of Pharmacy. to succeed W. E. Weimer, of Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

FOR SALE-Eighty acres about two miles from ty limi.s, will sell in five or ten acre tracks, or will sell the whole troct. 1t is we'll situated for truck farming. Healthy loca- ton well drained, good water on
 place, also never failing spring on the place. Fer particulars ad- dress J. B. Duggan, Pine Bluff, Ark, R. ?; Box 12S. 7-30-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
LOST OR FOUND

LOST-BETWEE PINE AND OLIVE streets on Second avenue, dia- mond lavallier. Return to Graphic office and receive liberal reward.
 S-1-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Polite Notes.

Will you kindly advise the custom concerning letters of condolence and reorganization? Should letters be sent only to friends out of town, or may they be used between friends in the same city? Are letters of condolence better than call? ANXIOUS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

FOR SALE-NINE ACRES OF GOOD land, all improved, 1-2 miles from court house, 1 1-2 niles from
 street car, two houses and two barns on place. A Stroble, Box 4S6, city. S-1-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

Fourth avenue near Main street, small gold bracelet.
 Owner can have same by identify
 ing it and paying for this ad. 7-29-61
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

FOR RENT-ON SEPTEMBER 1st My residence No. 1507 Main, ' rooms and hall. All modern con- veniences. Good garden, good
 barn. Apply Major Mead at Mead Hudson Co. 7-31- -6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

WE MAKE LOANS ON REAL ES- tate for any amounts. Taylor &
 Company ln! !urance, Real Estate
 Phone 1032. 4-2O-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Etiouette at a Reception.

Will you kindly inform me the proper thing to do at reception Should leave my calling card? What should be served? s. A. B.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
PROUD IOMENT

,iauo manufacturer M'iio IoId pIHt the 2o,oOOth piano is
 s,d I0ld of the fact, because Y sons ouu that it has been chosen .2 m i as sO.oOO people to pc thelr
 .,, own Piano. Some manu- iry l;urers have sold their 5o,- (sth cthl and some more than that,
 c'r' ]. oil of them are justly proud
 their a achievements.
 s,,.OOO KimbaII Pianos l s;o,OO0 @ kimball Organs lsn' have been sold.
 In comparison with 'he proud aims of others, what a pro ai aious achievement the Kim E,l has made, Great as is the recess others have attained, it
 really of little moment in lnna rison with the Kimball.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

s'ot j" oao guests VOL @il! ," Ii laiS "a hon al smali taalaf= ., 'e"i8 ha p atsN lo have litfa eI5 olot f '&udle and foWsta a= ,.a : table SerYe first chilled fe'u pz. turoi chicken and mushroom na.t .s. Sara oga potatoes, tiny hot, hustez= . biscuit, olives, salted nuts, Fadzs'aag. Asparagus salad or tomatoes etpffo@ with shrimps.
 A strawberry mousse, with small cakes or a tutti-frutti ice cream makes an acceptable finish. Grape juice iced tea or coffee may be the choice of beverages, with cordial.
 Atterward have a reading or short musical programme. Perhaps you have some friend who is clever enough to entertain with personal reminis- cences of scsne unique or interesting experience in travel at home or abroad
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
SbHS SSIFEED W A R "ti' e; s Brings Results-Try One.
WANTED

N0IICIIDIts IlfIIIlEK SEX TO sho# and explain the merits of all article Heed ed i'll eHrry home. You Sest oetotng. z's an entirely new lTeR sitien RIoasan, work and your earnjus p8saibiiit es are unlimited. AH& ne of ordinary ability can
 maso &3ao per day Phone 1A76, Saturday r 10 F. H., ask for
 Imp ri4 reprysnHa tive. It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Rreait fast

''i "u kindly ei2 a q lev / .a-s h msr1 ane .f.....
 e=" -'zz"'t sef , IT alsfa ft, T elos l4lies rnis is fr ua { s@ l6 H >ish som. .,lt IL 1itfn. anf SIiT<SCi} l4t.t5
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

-Stait d SLIGO Tailor-Made Suit Store. Greatest agency proposition ever offered. Largest producers in Amer cd Leeds Woolen Mills, Chi cago. 7-23-12t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

FOR RENT-2 FURNISHED FRONT rooms for light housekeeping. All modern cOnVeniences Phone 1123
 312 Oak 7-2S St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A four room cottage within four blocks of Post Office, having natural gas connexions;
 house is in splendid condition and i'll desirable nefghborhCod. Will sell part of furniture at a bargain If Interested, address C. E., care of Graphic, 7-31-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

SALESMEN TO TAKE ORDERS FOR cut rate groceries Outfit free Ex- pefience unnecessary. $30 week J. Standard Mercantile G., Hippo
 drome Bldg, Cleveland If,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

HOTEL DIRECTORY NEW EDlNBURG HOTEL. J. W, McDane, Prop. Aates $2.oO Per Day. ,.,.,, WHAYNE HOTE;, N's' attention given commer rcia]
 men.
 Rison, Ark. S NEW HOTEL KILGoRp sp,pso-date p' Modern Hotel nates $200 and up. '' II. kilgore, Prop.
 Fordyce, ArA GRASSLAND M l HOTEL " A' knickerbocker, Prom. Mngsland, Ark. 4aS BoGGs HOUSE u,. stephens, Ark.
 Fearl Boggs. Prop. caM aSMuNNALLY IN HOTEL,
 tClal Mems Hnmo
 Waldo. Ark.
 HINTON FI.slT HOTEL. s4fst class hotel
 stamps, Ark. aMuLKEY HOTEL es $2,00 per day
 ewlsville. Ark. ,I' IM'NDENHALL Ho,,sr as .t,ts ,lse cool sample rooms in <. 4.ln 7. cold air system. ssoo Per Day.
 AoNeil. Ark.
 -Ss.oNANsHorEL, NJ. x Magnolia, <, Ark. '.'' s:,s.' N. ssorrels, $ Prop.
 ses S2,OO Per dav s V =.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03

WANFlIp-AeA to prepare for posi- tons ROW waiting at top wages. Learn the barber frade. Few weeks qualities. No duu seasons. no strikes. Cash every Saturday night. Ah army of graduates depending
 upon us Ter help Apply by mail. Mofor liarAer College, Memphis, fehn I-2S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
FOR SALE

B. GOTTLIEB HAS FOR SALE HIS
 horse and buggy. S-3-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Best in Quality. Best in Service.
 Best in Price.

| if the Kimball were not all of
 I,ose some other instrument [ould have surpassed it ill
 boice of music experts and pur-
 kasers. But none has reached ke number made and sold by ke Kimball Company. The
 Eimball is therefore supreme, [ud more Kimball Pianos and
 Irgans are being selected by |uyers every year than in any year. The wisdom of he people in the aggregate is
 Invariably correct, and those
 Tho folldW that choice choose
 FiSely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-03
Kimball Planes in large variety.

We carry a large stock of Ihese world-renowned inslru-
 hents at prices and flexible |erms of payment which meets |he requirements of practically (very income and financial abil- )ty, and we will be pleased to |how them to you.
 Call or write. You'll find it ] pleasure to do business with hs.'
 Established 1858,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
THE UNION BALL.


The anniversary ball given BY the
members Or the Union club at the
Matamoros opera house Sunday night
was one Of the most brilliant social
events or the season on either side
"a the river. Probably three hundred
persons braved the mud and rain.
& be In attendance az the bali. The
hall was artisticaily decorated with
the Mexican colors.
The music for the dancing was
furnished BY two o. the best bands
in the city, and the evening until
twelve o'clock was devoted entirely
70 dancing. AZ exactly midnight the
ancient custom Of bidding farewell
10 the old and welcoming the new
year was appropriately cheered.
After this an elaborate repast was
served the guests, the banquet re-
flecting credit upon the club menu
bers as hosts. The long tables were
loaded with good things 70 eat and
drink. The guests ala not leave until
a late hour. and a. the mule cars had
long since stopped running the hack
men were given a happy New Year
IN taking the guests to their homes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02

Notice 60 Debtors and Creditors.
The State o. Texas. County OF Cam
eron.
To those indebted 20. or holdine
claims agains the estate OF Gather
Inc AshenbeTger. deceased:
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor on the estate Of
Catherine Ashenberger. deceased.
late o. Cameron county. Texas, by
John Bartlett Judge Of the County
Court OF said county. on the eth day
Of September A. ID. 1911. during a
regular term thereof. hereby Aoti-
lies all PERSONS indebted to sad es-
tate to come forward and makR SET.
Element and those having c#ims
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
sun Never Sets on Texas Press

Tho Texas press circ7lates in
every state In the Union and some 81
our papers cross the ocean, Ii can
he truly said that the sun never sets
on the Texas press.
With a quarter OF a million copies
OF Texas newspapers singing the
praises Of Texas in every cline and
country, We are able to account for
the marvellous influx OF men and
money into our state. There II no
more effective way Of advertising
Texas than for our citizens to sub
scribe for the local paper and have
il mailed 70 persons outside the
state and no better service can be
rendered our friends in other states
than BY giving them an opportuni-
ty Of learning about Texas through
che columns Of our local papers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
First Up in Long Time.

Juan C0ntreras and Apol0nis Gar
cia were The first persons 10 break
the long string of Nothing 70 Re
port" entire ~ on the police blotter.
and their divergence was 20 narrow
that Judge Webster only fined the
pair - them one dollar and costs.
The two men were Up for fighting
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02

Uncle Joe" Cannon. az q dinner In
Washington. said Of m piece OF tarih
revision that he opposed:
1T IL useless for the foreigner and
no good al all for the American pro-
Queer. The whole thing Is a costly
error, like the case or Slank's hired
man.
"Slank, for q June treat. set before
his hired man q nice mess or fried
goft-shell crabs. The crabs were 20
do for the cook and stable boy as
well. but Slank happened IN on the
hired mar I'm the middle on the meal,
and found the cooks and boys pros
poets looking very dark.
Why said Shank rep~roachfully.
you are eating your soft-shel crabs
without bread
Well. boss replied the hired
man. as he thrust half q crab into bis
mouth. them wot can't eat good rich
crabs like these without bread de-
maryes 70 40 nunKry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02

against said estate 10 present them
10 him az his residence No. Is. 81
Joseph Street. Mobile. Ala. where he
receives his mail. this the 27th day
Of December A. ID. 1911.
Albert Ashenberger.
Executor or the estate or Catherine
Ashenberger. deceased. 27-4t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
Our Customers Are
Our Friends
A re

We are publishing the following testimonial because we are
naturally proud Of the regard IN which our friends hold us and because
we are looking for new customer to become our hiends-lor that Is
what it means-our customers for our Irrigated Farms, at Phan, on The
Rio Crande, are our friends. It'll do no harm to talk ii over with us
write
WESTERN FARM LAND co.
llh Floor, Mccormick Bldg. Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02

To the Users Of Moiasses for Feed
Ing. Purposes I'm Brownsville.
We have transferred our retail
molasses trade In Brownsville TO the
Mason Grain Company and users
are hereby notified that all sun
plies can be obtained OF the above
mentioned firm.
l5-l4t San Benit0 Sugar Mfg. CO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
Western Farm Land Company
Chicago Illinois and Pharr Texas.

During the trip Of Drsmbe 9Th to PmrT Texas from Chicago there we're some 40 yUyayn n
0Tdh the handling OF this number the unwilling and exceptional courtesy extended by your Mt KhA
and Mr Low has prompted to thus address ourselves you o. the entire trip their kindness and mH(
hde during every minute Of every day. the banquet gn Us BY them a. he HoAn Phrw was mmN
enjoyable and instructive function Al which an facts pertaining 70 point Of land ad general interest r. w
fully and freely discussed Te cuteia shown Us from Chicago 70 Chicago we're as before stated very gen
unea and numerous and We desire to express You our thanks and appreciation Of each member d your COM
py as gentlemen and @ne business man DESTROYS Of going the limit establish hoRb whom ym
have sold land in their new homes with as little mcAunhnr ms possible -
With best wishes for future mccasa and that we may all be gathered together L many @u 10 come
at our chosen beautiful Summer home we remain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
M. Sahua||a

ga New Year full Of JOY and happiness, and
all the other good things that makes this life
worth living is the wish Of M. Sahualla.
q In order that you may start the New Year
in an unusual way. | will help you to save
money from the first day Of 1912, to the last
day Of 1912 by offering you real money-saving
bargains.
| will begin today by offering you goods
that are always needed in the household.
have a very MICA line Of Ginghams in mainly patterns.
that will be placed on the counter this week for &c I'd
Calico in the most desired shades and designs DC I'd
FIannelette. very pretty. splendid material 4c yd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-01-02
LADIES SWEATER COATS

A new shipment Of ladies' high grade
sweater coats in dainty shades, and best ma
terial have just been received ask to see them
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-11-19
BREAKS A COLD /.
IN A FEW HOURS.
First dose of Pape's Cold
Compound relieves all
Grippe misery-Con-
tains no Quinine. '.

After the very first dose Of '.Pspe's
Cold Compound you distinctly feel the
cold breaking and ell the disasreeable
grippe symptoms leaving.
Ii is n positive fact that . dose Of
Papc's Cold Compound taken every two
hours until three consecutive doses are
taken will cure Grippe or break up the
most severe cold. either in the head.
chest, back. stomach or limbs.
II promptly ends the most miserable
headache, dullncss. head and nose stuffed
up. fcvcrishiscss. snecsing, sore throat.
running OF the nose. mucous catarrhal
discharges. soreness. stiffness and rheu-
matte twinges.
Take this wonderful Compound with
the knowledge that there il nothing else
in the world which viii cure your cold or
end Grippe misery a. promptly and with
out any other assistance or bad after e.
ferts as. n 25-cent package Of Pape's Cold
Compound. which any druggist can sup
ply; contains no aunine-- he sure you
get VIA, you ash fcr--acrspt no substi'
bc!ones IN every home. Tastes
picr-pcis gently .,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-11-19
SON DEAD. AGED MAN
SLABS WIFE AND HIMSELF

Dependent because of the death of
So "rN son, A'ohonso Gerolamo. sixty
eight years old, stabbed first his wife
a.. tIvn hl.ns.ii cary to-day In their
aome. No. 33I West Twenty sixth street.
The old man is dying and his wife Ia in
serious condition. Both are in New
York Hospital.
The other tenants In the house we're
awakened by woman's screams com
ing from the Gerolano rooms. Police
unen Elman and Callahan forced their
way through crowd OF hystcrlcll
yomen who were praying In front of
he fiat from which the shrteks came
The policemen broke. into the Hat AMI
found Gerolamo stretched ON the floor,
8 gaping wound IN his throat Bend
ing over him and bleeding from wounds
en- he face AMI seek was his aged wife.
She was praying and sobblng. Near
them lay a carving snife. Its blade bent
Almost double.
(, According to t1c Lcl-Abors, Gcro'arno
tried to I'm h.nso..- two years ago by
titting his th-p9:. Whcn his only son,
mo was married. died several months
30. the old ns,, according to a nclg,.
4or. threatened To kali himself and mis-
tffs