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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
NO SIR. OLD BARNEY
 JUST WOULDN'T FAT
So After Eleven Days Fast the Angels Concluded to Come and Gather
 Him Home.

Louisville, Ky. Jan. S.-Voluntary starvation resulted in the death of Barney Hack, 5S years old, who died at the City Hospital after he had re- fused for eleven days to partake or any food.
 Hack was formerly a member nf the Louisville Fire Department. Several years ago while fighting a fire he fell from a ladder and re- ceived injuries about the head that compelled him to give up work of any kind. Four days before Christ mas he was placed in Jail by rela- tives pending an investigation into his sanity.
 While confined in jail Hack sat with his hands folded and all efforts to get him to partake of food proved unavailing Christmas afternoon his condition became such that he was removed to- the hospital for treatment.
 During the week that he remained in that institution he continued to re- fuse nourishment and grew steadily weaker until his death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
cANTlLevEn BRIDGE oF LOGS
Interesting Structure Built by the British Columbia indiana Over
 the Duiksley River.

Some interesting examples of In- dian Ingenuity are afforded on the River Skeena and its tributaries in North British Columbia. These wa terways in their upper. reaches flow very swiftly and for the most part through deep ravines. AS 1t is i'm. possible for the Indians to cross them by means of canoes they have resort ed to bridging.
 These bridges are interesting struc- lures from the engineering point of view. inasmuch as the cantilever prin- ciple Is adopted. A bridge of this de sign spans the Bulkeley river where 1t Is about 120 feet wide, and the height from the bridge to water levd is about 30 feet.
 It Is built of wooden logs, the lesy of the structure being formed of sin- gle stout logs varying from 60 to 80 feet in length. The task of lowering them into position must have de manded considerable ingenuity on the part of the builders.
 They are buried about 15 :eet at their lower ends and anchored by tho superimposition of masses of large rock rolled and carried to the site. The longitudinal members of the shore spans are similarly buried in the ground and dashed to the ends of the diagonal legs.
 These main members, correspond ing to deck girders, are about 120 feet in length, and to either end the A members of the superstructure are lashed. Elaborate cross bracing is resorted to in order to secure greater strength.
 When the bridge was first erected the different members were simply secured together by willow thongs, but when the British Columbian gov ernment erected a more substantial suspension bridge lower down the river the Indians assembled and fol- lowed the white mans operations with great interest. They observed how the thick wire cables were slung and anchored, and accordingly decided 10 introduce wire 'oto their own struc- ture
 They procured the material for this purpose from wherever they could and introduced it in most fantastic manner Also when the Grand Trunk Pacific railway engineers commenced working on their track near by the Indians procured odds and ends. such as bolts and spikes. from them for introduction in tHeir bridge. so that now 1t is a strangs looking piece of work. though the fundamental conti. lever lines are still distinct.-Scleu. tific Amencan
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
AMUSEllENTS
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's.Seyen Days.-

Learned men and wise who wear erudition gravely and with dignity, : holding mirth as unseemly in pr1. foundity and solemnity as best befit- ting knowledge, take not yourselves unto Seven Days lest with merri- ment aud loud laughter you rend that aspect of austerity that comports with mind richly stored. Which ls : to say that.th eombre student whose 1nteliects' search to gloomy depths, az well as those others who enjoy laugh ter and seek its greatest sources, and $ all the rest Of mankind between simply nave to laugh at Seven Days. A Harvard professor was an iilustra- ton. When Earl Dere Biggers, dra- matic critic for the Boston Traveller reviewed "Seven Daysr' at the begirl- ming of it's run in that city, he ob. served sitting close by one of his fo. : mer professors at Harvard. The dig nffied professors presence at play whose avowed aim is laughter and nothing more, surprised the critic, and he was interested in watching it's effect upons him. Here is w.at he wrote of it:
 Seven Daysf would melt into the semblance of laugh the cold, stern visage of the Sphinx. It might do more. lit might plant an unaccustom- d.sSmile upon the countenance of a Henry Cabot Lodge. It has done much. It has drawn from the gloomy inter- for of college professor-!the sort who believe that all real literature come to full stop shortly after Homer Smote is bloomin' lyre-a roaring, hearty laugh. The fall out fit of nice green laurals for Seven Days, please--al see that they are fresh. A crowded house roared, and gurgled, wept joyou':ly in ve!y human fashion. A house of Bostonions? Ay
 and let it be repeated for emphasis -one of those who gurgled was col lege professor who had been, by common report, former roommate of Euripides."
 Go and see the Sphinx laugh, and laugh with it. Seven Days is com ing here. The comedy--the laughing hit of the age-will be presented by Messrs. Wagendals & K mpner at the Elks Theater, Thursday, Jan. II with the entire cast and production straight from the plays third year the As tor Theater ill New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
 "The Fortune Hunter"

Pine Bluff will have it's first oppor- tunity to ses The Fol tune Hunter, when that most delightful comedy which has had it's run two years It the Gaiety Theater New York and half as long at the Olympic Theater Chi cago, comes to the Elks Theater on Saturday. Jan. 13. with the original New York cast.
 This delicious comedy by Winchell Smith tells story of 8 young man swhe. goes to country town in quest eef ' rich girl who will bring him a fortune. This young man. Nat Dun. can. has run through with fortune. and for five years has been living off .A well-to-do former college chum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
6en9iktvG

00H0fxtto.
 You've lost him for good this tine, said the master barber to ono of his assistants as . customer we1t out and slammed the door behind him "Yss, but l forgot" That's no s1cuss- If yeu eEE't se ssGd to husiness. yoa uust S
 Whats the troubIe." fnquissd . custsAeF.
 "Hs dfdHr brush the ssntlemaa'a head-~
 '.But his head WIS . Bald e a1 ess."
 Certainly and that is why hs should have brushed it. Bald-headed men are very sensitive; you must use the brush the same as if they had plenty of hair To do SO gives them an idea that you don't take particular notice of their badness"
 And won't that customer return? Never. He'll try some other bar ber's next time, and will even advise his friends to avoid this"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
Many "HoIy Lands"

Christians use the term Holy Land to designate Palestine. as being the scene of the birth, ministry and death of Christ, but, Interestingly enough, other religious sects employ the same term for places sacred to them from association. Thus the Mo- hammedans speak of Mecca as the Holy Land, it being the birthplace of Mohammed. The Chinese Buddhists call India the Holy Land, because the founder of their religion was born there, while the Greeks bestow this same title on Ellis, where was situated the temple of Olympian Zeus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
WARNING ORDER.

In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Peter Ray, plaintiff. vs. Molissia Ray defendant. The defendant Molissia Ray il warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the con- plaint of plaintiff Peter Ray. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 9th day of January. A. D. 1912.
 G. D. LITTLE, Clerk.
 A. M Barrow Jr., D. c. 1 g 16 23 30 2 $.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
SIDEWALK DISTRICT NO.e. (Barraque tO Sixth, Olive to Poplar


 The tax books for the collection 0i special assessment upon the real prop erty in Sidewalk District No. ,. in the city of Pine Bluff have been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the District are required to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from this date. If such payment is not made, action will be commene- ed at the end of that time for the collection of such assessment and for legal penalties and costs. Given under my hand this z7th day of December, 1911.
 A. C.. RUSSELL, City Collector. Office City Hall, g a. m. to IF m.
 12 z7 I'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Maggie Anderson, plaintiff, vs, James AndeI son, defendant. The defendant James Anderson is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the cont plaint of plaintiff Maggie Anderson. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 9th day of January A. D. 1912.
 G. E. LITTLE, Clerk.
 A. M. Barrow Jr., D. c. 1 g 16 g 30 2 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
TAXES! TAXES!

Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of receiving Taxes for the year 1911, will attend at the Voting Pr cincts of the several Townships in Jefferson County, Ark, at the places and on the days below specified re- spectively, to-wit: Vaugine Township, court house. Monday, January 1st to 9th.
 Plum Bayou Township. Altheime- Monday, January 8.
 Plum Bayou Township, Sherriil. Tuesday, January g.
 Pastoria Township, Pastoria. We'd nesday, January 10.
 Dudley Lake Township, Tucker. Thursday, January il
 Bolivar Township, Cores store. Fri day, January 12.
 Niven Township, Watson's Chapel. Monday, January 15.
 Bogy Township, Cornerstone, We'd nesday, Januery IT, Old River Township, English, Thurs day, January 18 Villemont Township, Gocio's store. Friday, January 19.
 Jefferson Township, Jefferson Springs, Monday, January 2.
 Dunnington Township, Wabbaseka, Tuesday, Januory g. Roberts Township, Humphrey. We'd nesday, January 24.
 Victoria Township, Fairfield, Thurs day, January 25. Melton Township, Hookev's store. Friday, January 26. Richland Township, Moscow, Satur- day, Jenuary 27. Spring Township, Sulphur Springs. Monday, January 29.
 Barraque Township Kearney. Tues day, January 30.
 Barraque Township, Redfield. We'd nesday, January 31.
 Whiteville Township, Spring Hill Church. Thursday. February 1. ...-
 Talfadega Township. Locust Cot Etage, Friday, February ;2. :.
 Washington Township. Gravel Hill School, Saturday. February ..
 whiteville Township. Grace. Mon day, February 5.
 St. L. s. w. Shops. Pine Bluff. Tuesday. February 6. Sawyer & Austin, Pine Blulf. Wed- nesday. February 2. vaugine Township. Court Houa :. Thursday, February B. All Taxes are DUE on the FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY. and must be paid on or before April 10th to avoi;l penalty.
 From Janusry 1st to 9th, Tax Booka will be open at Court House. From February 9th to April 10th, 1912. the Tax Books will be open at Court House Sundays excepted) for, the re- ception of taxes for 1911 without pen atty. After April 10th the law adds 25 per cent penalty and additional costs on each delinquent, and the books remain open for such collec- tion.
 SPECIAL NOTICE-No Lists vii; be received on file after March 10th The Tax Books and Collectors time are then fully monopolized by parties present waiting to pay: hence, those who insist on leaving their lists witt us for tax receipts to be made ,ou, without their waiting, must file thel, ! tax lists with us prior to the 10th , Mo rch, and arrange a date for paying same. All persons applying thereaf' ter must take their turn with those fl waiting.
 sz EDGAR BREWSTER, Sheriff and x-Offlcio Collector, Jeffei
 son County, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS.

always give satisfaction because they always do the work. J. T. Shelnut, Bremen, Ga, says. T have used Foley Kidney Pills with great satis- faction and found more relief from their use than from any other kid rey medicine, and I've tried almost all kinds. I can cheerfully recom- mend to all sufferers for kidney and bladder trouble.' W. L. Dewoody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
Friekuul Psiar ivtlaas

blow with terrific force at sthe fa< north and play havoc with the skln. causing red, rough or sore cMapped hands and lips, that nee4 Buckleu'G Arnica Salve to heal them. 1t makes the skin soft and smooth. Unrival- ed for cold-sores, also burns. boiis. sores, ulcers. cuts, bruises end piles. Only 25 cents at All Druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
STOP THAT WASH.

(By R. C. Thompson, College of Az
 riculture.)
 If your land is rolling, the heavy rains this fall have started little washes that will soon become ravines or gullies. Now, this fall and winter. while the farm work is little slack. is the time to stop those washes. There is no better use for the old tack bottoms, spoiled hay, etc., than to stop the ravines and save the soil from washing away. You will find it to advantage to cut the sprouts and use the brush to stop ditches. few days spent in stopping washes when they are just starting will do as much good in preserving the soil fer ility as hundreds of dollars spent for labor and fertilizers after the waste has been allowed to go on for a year or two or more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

Every farmer should work out and adopt permanent system of agri- culture under which he can increase and maintain the fertility of his land, enjoy good living, rise in social value. and wield a good influence in his community.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
WARNING ORDER.

In the chancery court of Jeff rsOn county, Arkansas.
 Sci Johnson, plaintiff. vs. Pauline Johnson, defendant. The defendant Malissa Ray is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the coni- paint of plaintiff Sci Johnson. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 9th day of January A. D. 1912.
 c. E. LITTLE, Clerk.
 A. M. Barrow Jr., D. c. 1 S16 23 30 2 G.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

Do not put more than 50 cvhicks in one brooder. or one compartment, asd better resul will be secured with smaller number.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

A very acceptable ration can be made by letting each animal have daily all the oat and yetch hay she will consume.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

The farmer has not yet discovered a more efficient fertilizer and humus for the soil than animal manure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

There is nothing like silage to keep the dairy cows appetite on edge throughout the long winter period.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

The individual COW must he consid- cred and reckoned with.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
Children Cry
 FOR FlETchER'S c A s TO RI A
ED JOPLIN AND DENNIS SlIT5
 Proprietors
 New Laborer 

223 Main St., Pine Bluff. Ark. Were You Will F1Ad Full Line c First Glass Wines. Whistles. Tobacco and Cigars. First-Class Furnished Rooms, upstairs. All Mail OrAers Promptly Filled. sCourteous and Kins Treat tment to All. Call and soc u'
 Oll Phone so1-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

Duncan finally awakens 10 the fact that he must do some, hing for hlta-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

It is a mistake to treat the herd collectively.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09

HOLIDAY SPEClAI9-Fresh toma~ toes. bell peppers, parsley, young on- ions. dressed turkeys and chickens celery and cranberre. fiaf, an. oyA- ters ra's3ns, currint. .nG gs Ale, Andtr Gro. Go
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-09
WARNING ORDER.

1 g 16 23 30 2 $.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12
HURRY TROOPS TO CHINA.
Washington Believes Dismemberment of
Empire Begun.

Washington.-After a lapse of more
than ten years, American troops are
again to invade China. They are to aid
in keeping open the railroad from Picking
to the sea. In the course of eight or
nine days 500 regular infantry will dis
embark at the little Chinese port of
hin-Wang-Tao.
Several days ago Minister Calhoun in
timated some of the other powers were
looking to the United States to contrib
ute a quota of troops to meet treaty OBJ
legations to keep open communication
between the capital and the coast. II
required the intervening time to develop
the exact needs of the situation, and it
was not until today that Minister Cal
houn was able to inform the state de-
partment that 500 troops would suffice.
1t was near the close of the official
day when the state Departments request
for the dispatch of troops reached the
war department, but a cablegram to
Maj.-Gen. Bell was dispatched within a
few minutes after it had been approved
by Secretary Stimson and signed by
Maj.-Gen. Wood, chief of staff, instruct
ing him to dispatch the force, together
with a hospital corps detachment.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with a chronic. per.
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack of sufficient exercise. They ex-
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with a consequent belching
OF stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and a feeling of lassi-
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind, rec
ommending a mild, gentle laxative
tonic, like DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative, easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasant to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and Is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands Of families, and should be
in every family medicine chest. 1t is
equally as valuable for children as fol
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $40
bottles. If you have never tried l
send your name and address to DR.. W
B. Caldwell, POI Washington St., MOI
ticello, Ill.,, and he will be very glad t.
send a sample bottle for trial.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12
Tho Better Part.

A certain woman went down from
Jerusalem to Jericho, and 1t CHANGED
that her gown was not fully buttoned
up in the back. Now. a priest and a
Levite, meeting the woman and per.
ceiving her plight, passed by on the
other side, without saying a word. But
a certain Samaritan, jo%urneying that
way, was touched with compassion.
Madam, Quoth he. your ha-
hum"
"Sir?" the woman %thereupon ex
claimed and gave him a look which
froze him on the spot.
When 1t appears that discretion if
the better part Of valor.-Puck.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12

There are two ways to tell whether you
have weak kidneys.
The first is through the pains in the back
and other outward signs. The second is
by examination of the kidney secretions.
That is why physicians make such a
careful examination when you apply for
insurance, and if there is any sign Of kid
ney trouble. you are likely rejected.
Kidney disease is so dangerous that it
is a bad mistake to overlook or neglect it,
and if pain in the back, recurring head
aches, or a %fretful, nervous, tired condition
makes you suspect some kidney trouble,
take the trouble to watch the kidney secrc-
tions. Look for any of the following
signs:
More or less than three and one half
pints passed daily.
Too dark or too pale . color.
PASSAGES too profuse, or much
reduced. OF scaldina and painful.
Sandy, Gritty or cloudy settings.
Fat or Otly-lookina layer which gathers
on the surface. when allowed to stand,
or . jelly-like thickenine.
Staining Of the linen or bad odor.
Temporary changes may occur for a time
from things eaten, but if the changed ap-
pearance continues, your kidneys are prob.
ably out OF order and in need of help
Neglect may be dangerous.
Doan's Kidney Pills act on the kidneys
only and are intended to stimulate and helr
them. Better kidney action means rapic
relief from any backache, dizziness, rheu
matte pain, languor, bloating, urinary dis
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12
PREPARE FOR BUSINESS.
Government Anticipates Opening of the
Panama Canal.

Washington.-In anticipation Of the
opening OF the Panama canal the other
branches Of the government are begin
ming to make plans. The case involving
conflict of jurisdiction between the state
and federal governments as to the pilot
age of steam vessels entering the Golden
Gate at San Francisco from Atlantic
and Pacific points OF the United States
was advanced for hearing on February
10 by the supreme court. This was on
the plea that the Panama canal would
be finished before the case could be taken
up in the regular order.
The house committee on interstate
also decided to call naval, rev.
enue cutter, ocean line and other experts
to discuss proposed regulations in an eff
fort to adjust canal methods so that a
fair portion of the worlds m
may be drawn to the new waterway.
Methods of measuring tonnage and the
character of supply, commissary and 9th
err accommodations to be given ships
will be taken up along with the toll prob
lem.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12
Felt He Had Known the Wors

Ftt TIC Tai NHoWH SH0 V0fot'
Pat O'Shaunessy had been told by
the doctor that he could live but a few
hours, and his wife and assembled rel
atives and friends asked him whether
there was one last wish he would like
to have gratified. There Is" said
Pat, I'D like to hear the village band
play once again" Accordingly the
village band gathered. When at last
It had played, Say Au Revoir But Not
Good-by," and had taken its own de-
parture, Mrs. O'Shaunessy, kneeling
at her husbands bedside, asked:
Can We die aisy now, Pat" "Yis,"
replied Pat. 81 "a die aisy now. Hell
has nothing worse than that"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-12
At the NATIONAL CAPITAL
SUPREME COURT RULINGS.
Series of Far-Reaching Decisions Handed
Down.


Down.
Washington.-The grip of the inter
state commerce commission over the
of the country was frightened
through a series of decisions by the SILL
preme court.
The principle was laid down that ship
pers suffering from civil injuries from
railroads must go to the commission be.
fore rushing into the courts for relief.
The paramount authority of the com
mission is reasonable rate-making was
upheld by the decision that the federal
district court of Minnesota was wrong
in preventing the enforcement of the
commissions reduced rates on lumber.
The legislative field touching the ac-
ceptance of goods by railroads for inter-
state shipment was marked forever az
federal territory, and states were warned
to keep off.
The supremacy yer state laws of the
federal "hours-of-service law was up-
held.
Much attention was attracted to Jus.
tice McKenna's opinions annulling the
North Carolina law, which required rail-
roads to receive goods for interstate
transportation, whether they had pub
lished rates for the proposed shipment
or not. Justice :IcKenna referred to the
interstate laws which forbid
railroads to engage in transportation
of goods until they had a fixed psblished
rate.
eff the carrier obeys the state law,
he incurs the penalty of the federal law
said the justice. "If he obeys the fed
eral law, he incurs the penalty of the
state law. Manifestly one authority
must be paramount, and when it speaks
the other must be SILENT
He silenced the state laws.