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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
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Y INVENTION

A pocket typewriter has, been In
vented. 1t is not much larger than a
watch.
In Iceland bread is made by
beating the flesh Of dried Goldfish to
powder
The per capita consumption of pota.
toes in this country at the last CEN
sus was four bushels.
Moving pictures Of animals form
targets in an English rifle gallery, tn.
shots being automatically recorded.
A patent has been granted for a
parachute specially designed to help
a person escape from burning build
ing.
tablet weighing four ounces com
prises an entire meal In the United
States army's newest emergency ra-
ton.
We are not eating more, but there
are more of us eating. which ac-
commits for the increased demand for
food products.
An Ohio inventors flying machine
ia propelled by wings driven up and
down by shafts connected to its en-.
CINE.
The Argentine government plans to
place one of the most powerful tele-
scopes in the world in its National
observatory.
In this country $4,000 patents
have been issued covering the manu-
facture of shoes and leather goods.
and about half Of them are VOW In
force.
In the congested area OF town
common fly can harbor rom 100000
to 500 100000 bacteria. while in the
suburbs 1t carries only upward OF
10000
That animals have been distributed
over the world by the oscillation OF
it's axis, which has changed the eli.
mate of various lands. Is thAosy
advanced by German scientist
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

The only time ever believed In
the transmigration OF souls was one
frosty November afternoon on my
Indiana farm"
The speaker was George AIDE, the
humorist. He continued.
''It was day or two before Thanks
giving. The trees were bare. Tho
fields were q Iusset brown color. To
ward me over those russell fields
struttec very plump. very large.
very young turkey.
Then 1t was that an ardent belief
In the doctrine OF metempsychosis
seized me.
You said to the superb bird.
you are now turkey. And you will
die tomorrow. But cheer up, Your
next transmigration will be into the
body Of humorist not unknown to
fame
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

Lieutenant Bregard, entered his room
and asked him II it were possible for
him to come with him by aeroplane
in order to give the sacrament to
dying officer who had been shot by
the enemy. The two were heartily
cheered by the soldiers when they de-
scended in the French camp. The
wounded man when told he must die
had said: ITO die is nothing, but to
die without the consultations of reli-
gion is sad
Lieutenant Bregard had bent down
and whispered that he would fetch a
priest by aeroplane. The dying man
was still alive when the priest ar
rived. He made his confession and
received the communion and a few
minutes afterward died
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
MEIJI'S FUNERAL T0RToIsEs

curious custom was carried out in
connection with the funeral of EN-
peror Meiji which was not made pub
lie at the time. This consisted in the
freeing Of three large tortoises as a
mark Of regret at the death Of the
emperor.
The shell of the largest specimen
was three feet five inches long, and
upon the shell were engraved the char
acters:
I'VE humbly beg to show our deep
est regret at the death of our Meiji
Tenno. Let free in the sea off Ogasa-
wara island on the day of the state fu-
neral, September 13, 1912. Hiroshi
Abe, governor of Toxic
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
GIRL TOURS SHINING SHOES

Capitol officials in Montgomery,
Ala, we're surprised when winsome
young woman called and requested
that she be permitted to shine their
boots. She proved to be Miss Evelyn
Altofair, originally of Nashville, Tenn.
who started out from Mobile. six
months ago on "shoeshining" tour
OF the United States to- win a wager
of $1,000 and convince the world that
q woman can do anything she sets her
mind to.
Under the agreement she is to go
into every state in the union, making
her living throughout by backing
shoes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
WHAT INVENTION HAS DONE
Among Other Thinss in Manufacture
Of Agricultural Implements Much
Manual Labor Is Saved.

In leather manufacture modern
methods have reduced the necessary
number of workers from five to fifty
per cent.
carpet measuring and brushing
machine with one operator will do the
work Of fifteen men by the old meth
DDS.
In the manufacture of flour modern
improvements save rs per cent Of the
manual labor that once was neces-
sary.
In making tin cans one man and a
boy, With modern appliances, can do
the work Of ten workers by the old
process.
One boy, by machinery, in turning
wood work and materials for musical
instruments, performs the work of
twenty-five men by the old methods
In the manufacture of boots and
shoes the work of 500 operatives is
now done by 100, displacement of
wage earners of 80 per cent by aid of
machinery.
In the cotton mills the manual la
Dor has been reduced about fifty per
cent. Now one weaver manages from
two to ten looms, where one loom
was formerly tended by one worker.
In the manufacture of brick i'm
proved devices save one-tenth of the
labor, and In the manufacturing of
fire brick 40 per cent. of the manual
labor Is displaced.
In the manufacture of agricultural
implements 600 operatives. with ma
chinery, including eighteen classes OF
wage earners, do the work of 2.145
wage earners without machinery. dis
placing 1,545 workers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Flying Machine.

burg, 8. D., the Scientific American
says:
An object Of this inventor is to pro
vide a flying machine with a plural
ity of wings adapted to be swung
through the air, to simultaneously
raise and propel the machine A
still further object is to provide a
machine with propelling means. and
with mechanism for driving the same.
the mechanism having an auxiliary
driving connection whereby an acct
dental breakage may happen with
out destroying the fight of the aero
plane. The machine is shown here
with in front end view In elevation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
ATTENDS SICK CALL BY AERO

The distinction of being the first
clergyman to travel by aerCplane to
minister to dying man falls to
Father Andrai. French priest serv-
ing with the troops in Morocco.
IAe was busy in the hospital at
Laghouat when young aeronaut,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

The tribes of New Guinea, before,
going hunting or fishing, consult their
idols, two specimens Of which are
here pictured. The natives assert
that the idols answer them by tapping
with their feet, whether the expedi-
ton is to be successful or not being
indicated by the number of taps.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

the village of Isobe the shima
fields Of
yield and these the of remarkable
other the
placed
planted to th
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
prehistorIc Cave.

In German East Africa has been
discovered a huge cave in. a chalk
mountain. containing prehistoric re-
mains and antiquities of greas value.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

Rachel. daughter of Laban. favorite
wife of Jacob and mother of Benja-
min, was inferred at Bethlehem, ac-
cording to tradition, and pious pill
grims to the Holy Land do not fail
to visit the "Kubbet Rachil'' or Tomb
of Rachel, there. This structure ac-
tually dates only from the twelfth
century, but presumably was erected
on the site of an earlier tomb.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
LATEST IN FLYING MACHINES
With Plurality of Wings, to
Propel and Raise It.

In describing flying machine. in
vented by M. M. Benster of Gettys-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
TO PREVENT WATER COOLING
Device for Keeping Water In Auto
mobile Radiator From Freezing
During Severe Weather.

A simple device Intended 10 pre-
vent the cooling water OF an automo-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
vsEABSORBINE il, u sss 2

VMa Corns, Bunions, CAL
VA lous Bunches, Tired,
wa Aching, Swollen Feet.
Nm II allays pain and takes
GS9FNgM out soreness and inham-
E<lI| mationpromptly. Healing
c and soothing - causes a
better circulation of the blood
through the part, assisting nature
in building new, healthy tissue and
eliminating the old. Alex ALL,
Tobinsports Ind, writes Nov. rs.
1905. mo doubt you remember
my getting two bottles of your
ABSORBING, JR., for bunion
on my foot. My foot is WE'LL Also
valuable for any swelling or painful
affliction, Goitre, Enlarged
Glands, Varicose Veins, Milk
Leg, Strains, Sprains. Heals
Cuts, Bruises, Lacerations.
Price 81 90 and S2.oo at all drug
gists or delivered. Book A G Free.
w.F.Young, P.DF.. 3l0TsmpIeSt, Springfield. Mass.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31
MONTANA CONVICT
SENDS FANCY Birdie

Having secured his name from some
unknown source, Joe Laferty, who
uses the prison stationery and states
that he is confined as a prisoner at the
Montana state prison, has written to
to N. &. Evans, president of the
Hydro Electric Co., asking that he
dispose of fancily woven horsehair
bride. The writer states that he is
confined for term of three years for
a crime that is not heinous and that he
desires to use the money for the pur-
pose of securing books. 81 want to
lead an honest life, when am free
again." he says. "and | want to get
the books that | may study here in
prison.
The bride, which is a handsome piece
of weaving and plating, is made of
35, 900 strands of horsehair, of various
colors. Mr. Evans has received il by
express and it now hangs in his office.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31
ROBERT I. LEWIS
SUBMITSRESIGNATION

Robert Lewis. who for the past
three years has been city marshal
here, submitted his resignation at the
Monday night meeting of the council.
His resignation was referred to the
police committee of the board of alder
men to be acted on at the next meet
ing of the body. 1t was learned last
week that Mr.. Lewis contemplated
giving up his position, and the men,
bers of the council attempted to pre-
vail upon him to continue in the SER
vice of the city. However, MIR. Lewis
has already accepted a position with
the 0.-W. r. & N. Co. as private de-
tective, and will leave shortly after
election to take up his work with
them,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31
CLUB MEMBERS WILL
RECEIVE RETURNS

A telegraph instrument will be in
stalled in the rooms Of the Commercial
club on Wednesday evening following
the election and returns will be re-
ceived directly from different central
points by the club members, who will
convene there that night. Returns
from the east should be sufficiently
complete by that time to base some
idea as to the outcome Of the election
and the meeting will no doubt be at
tended by large expectant crowd of
citizens.
Secretary Scott says that there will
be a hull at intervals in the receipt of
dispatches and urges that it is a good
time to have number of short, snappy
speeches by members of the club.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31
TEDDY" WANING IN
THE MIDDLE WEST

For a time it seemed that a big
Roosevelt boom had been started in the
middle west. However, now, il is said
by Capt A. s. Blowers and Louis A.
Reed the latter of whom has just re-
turned from Minneapolis and the for
mer from Kansas points, that Taft is
growing strongly. There is clearly
wane in the support of Roosevelt, "
says MIR. Reed. 'The business inter
ests are pushing the campaign fer
President Taft's reelection. They are
heraiding the prosperity the country
has enjoyed under his administration
and those who left with the Roosevelt
furry are considering and perceptibe
change is noticeable. The Roosevelt
leaders are not working harmoniously
and are losing ground daily"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31
No Illegal VOtingn

1--WE have studied the registration
books and know the names of all the
legal voters in the county, who have
says DR.. w. S. Nichol,
chairman of the publicity committee of
the Home Protective Association.
Members of the association shall as
sist in watching on next election day
to see that the election is legal. and all
trying to vote illegally will be chal-
lanped
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31

Sidney Skinner. of St. Louis, who
has been here since the first of the
year studying the methods of apple
raising left Saturday for his home.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-10-31

The O-.W. r. & N. Co. has installed
a call bell at the passenger station to
warn patrons of the departure of
trains.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-02
MAN CONFESSES MURDER
OF DIR. HELENE KNABE

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., April L.
Seth Nichols, formerly a sailor on
the U. S. S. Dixie, last night con
fessed to the police here that he
murdered DR.. Helene Knabe, emf
nent Indiana physician and path
oiogist, in her apartments at In
dianapolis on the night of Octo-
Der "a, 1911.
Nichols was in Jail here on a
charge of carrying concealed
weapons. He had threatened a
bartender with a revolver. The
punishment for this in this state
may be fro mthree to six years
in Jail.
\ Nichols said that he was paid
ST, 500 to commit the murder by
man named Knight, with whom
he had been drinking, He told
the story of the murder in detail.
But despite al 1.-The detail, and
despite the fact that it is known
that Nichols was in Indianapolis
on the night of the murder, there
is much doubt if hsi story be true.
The doubt is born of these facts:
Nichols says he does not know
the first name of the man Knight
whom he says paid him to commit
the murder.
Nichols does not explain what
motive Knight had in getting the
murder committed. He says he
did not ask Knight what his mo-
tive was.
Knight is the name, by mar
riage, of Nichols own aunt, who
resides in Indianapolis, where the
crime was committed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-02

to periods during which he is not
in his right mind.
Nichols says that the man
Knight who paid his to commit
the murder, accompanied him to
DR.. Knabe'S apartment, and
watched the actual murder.
Nichols own foster mother says
he has been mentally unbalanced
ever since he was four years old.
Nichols repeated his extraord-
mary confession today. 1t is as
follows:
81 first met Knight in New
York, when l was still on the
Dixie. / met him again in Octo-
Der at the Washington skating
rink in Indianapolis. He and 1
got friendly. We used to drink
together a lot.
About the beginning of Oct
Der, Knight asked me one night
if I would do job for him. 1
asked him what the job was. He
said he wanted to see a woman
murdered. He said he would give
me ST 500 for it. ..-
81 was pressed for money at
the time. Bill collectors were
worrying me. l said 1 would do
it. ...
Knight told me he would
make all the arrangements. He
did.
Gle came with me that night.
We hid together in the building,
where the woman lived. When
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Chick eand, Washinston's Crack First Baseman.

Whether it pays to go into the mar ket and bid for young players of prom ise, even if the price seems high, is answered in the case of Gandil, whose addition to the Nationals virtually made the team, says Joe Jackson in the Washington Post He continues:
 It is generally understood that Gan dil cost $15,Q00, including the assessed valuation of four players and cash balance, the deal being similar in this sense to the one by which Russell went from Baltimore to the Athletics. Russells purchase was dead loss, but that was entirely the fault of the player, who put him self out. of the game. So far Gandil has been a suc- cess. He has proved that he is a star fielder, and while possibly he may not hit quite as well after he has been in time, he shapes up like a man who
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
SH.ERIFF's SALE.

By virtue of an execution to me di- rected by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Arkan- sas, I will offer for sale at the court house door, in the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on
 FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1912. during the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, to the highest bid der, on credit of three months, with interest, the purchaser being required to give bond to secure the purchase money, all the right, title and interest of Alex Whitehead and Annie White head, to the following described prop erty, to-wit
 Lot two CD block nineteen u9) town of Altheimer.
 Said Sale. being, made to satisfy a Judgment in favor of T. J. Collier for Five Hundred Forty-Five and 5O-1OO dollars G$54a.adI, less credit of sev- entq-seyenya9dr 95-100 dollars, ($77.95l on July 9th. 1912. with interest and costs, this 27th day of July, 1912.
 EDGAR BREWSTER
 Sheriff 7-27-S-S-10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10

should at worst bat around .2S0. And that kind of bingler is not found every day. Fzssauz.f5=
 If Gandil cost s15,OoO, he was. not expensive, as far as can be judged from results to date. None of the. players who were let out would be, useful right now, as Cunningham Wass doing bench duty exclusively. and, Griffith was not using either Akers, or, Becker to any extent. The difference In receipts since Gandil joined. be-; tween what the club would have drawn without him and what it hass drawn with him, to say nothing of thes money the club should get. at 11otae;, will pay what he cost and leave ball. ance. The club would have won some. games without him, but never coule have compiled its long streak of con secutive' victories. 's'i'e 1'2Re
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
FINN PROVES CLEVER PLAYER
. Highlanders' Young outfielder Has Been Hitting Ball Hard, Especial
 -- Iy When in Pinches.

There was no biare of trumpets when the Highlanders bought the re- lease of Guy Finn from the Altoona ciube of the Tristate league last year. Guy was no high priced, highly touted phenom of the O'Toole Marquard-R sell class, but an ordinary garden va riety of green rookie. Guy jimmied his way into about a dozen games on the hilltop last season-not enough to
 get into the official averages. He played few good games, but did not look as if he possessed big league caliber. Before going south this year Guy was not conceded a chance to stick with the big fellows, as it was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Guy Finn,

thought that Wilfred Osborn, the Tor mer Phillie, would land the substitute outfeld vacancy.
 However, Finn not only landed the job as substitute outfielder. but Tn three days clinched a regular position. The poor showing of the team mas thrown a shadow over the good work he has been doing. With kilties up in the race the praise of this youth would be sung all over the city. Mnn gives promise of developing into a great batter. He hits the ball nara snd what is more, does his hitting in inc pinches. Many times this season he has made good with runners on the trails. Finn is no ny Cobb on ms feet but he covers big area or ground in the outfield and is fairly fast on the bases. He has made more rits than any other member or the Kilties this season and 1t looks as 1T he is in the big leagues to stay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
SUES LOCiL CITIZENS -
 -H .ir FOR %5,00O DAM AGEA

Attorneys l. F. Long and A. D. Chavis, as counsel for Harold Price, l2-year-old son of J.. w. Price, have filed suit in the. Jefferson circuit court against C. II. Triplett for S5,00O personal damages. In the petition the plaintiff alleges that on July 16, 1912, he fell through an airaway In front of a building on Walnut street;
 near Third avenue, owned by MT
 Tfiplett. 1t is charged that the air away was defective. The plaintiff states that his right leg was badly injured by the fall through the side
 walk grating The suit is brought by the youth through his next friend, J
 w, Price. a34i5,lel, a5s1a 5s4t '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10

Gandil and Milan are the only Wash- ington regulars batting over 300.
 George Rohe is leading the Pelican batters. What do you know abone that?
 With the scalps of O'Toole and Mar guard at his belt, young MT. Lavender looks like real pitcher. r, 'fi1>
 John Titus. is hitting we'll for the Boston Braves, but the Phils are us. ing Miller only as a pinch hitter. 4.4..f
 Ty Cobb's recent home run at Cleve. land was measured. The ball went 450 feet and struck on top of a house.
 Cub fans, after that first victory over the Giants, considerably refrain ed from painting the town red. They merely gave it a smear of Lavender
 Walter Regh, grabbed by the Pirates from the Boston Red Sox, has been turned off to St. Paul, with string at. tached.
 Pitcher Jack Pfiester, once famous south paw of the Chicago Cubs. Is pitching for the independent team at Middletown, o.
 Clark Griffith of the Senators be- lieves the hit-and-run play is more eff fective than the sacrifice, and uses it every opportunity.
 Al Orth, the former big league pitch CT, has made hit as an umpire in the Virginia league, and may be given q trial in the major leagues. ;.5.i
 The Reds are surely slumping at the bat, but it's one of those calms that precede the storm. They'll begin slay. ing the pellet in the near future.
 Jack Coombs now has a harness, constructed of straps and chains, that he has been using since his injury sort of human hopples, as it were.
 Somebody said that Johnny Evers was going back. Lots of infielders now in the fast company would be glad to be no further back than Johnny is to- day.
 After firing Hub Perdue, J. Kling grabbed off all authority over his play CTS and will not hereafter be inter. fered with by John Ward or anybody else.
 When his pitching days are over Otis Crandall of the Giants, who is leading the National league in hitting will still be able to stick in the game as an outfielder. a~sS Chick" Gandil, peeved by various charges of rough work on the bases says that the Athletics infielders are cold-footed except Barry. He says the rest of them squeal before they are hurt. .s.n
 Harry Davis kidded Clark Griffith g good bit when the Fox coughed ,uI more than $1O.O00 for Chick Gandi1, g player who had been "jup there ant slumped back The joke doesn't lool funny to Davis now.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Cotton Review.
(By M'ller & Cotter)


 4 Memphis, Aug. 9.--Weakness at Liverpool spoiled hopes of reaction and market made new low points early in sesion. A feature of gossip has been report that the leading eastern spot house was open seller and had advised connections over whole world to sell. Heavy rains fell Tn central and eastern states excess sive, localities but Western Texas got rain. Clearing weather is indicated for western belt during the next twenty-four hours. If clear. warm weather ensues conditions will be ideal Looking. forward to semi monthly cond'tio reports trade eN- poets improvement and there are few buyers. j:. Temple Gwathmey who has been heavy seller all day. an- nounces that thinks cotton will break 2c in next eixty days
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
Lakeside Methodist Church.

Sunday School at 9:33 a. m.
 Preaching at II d. m. 1z Preach 3ng at D. m.
 Prayer Meeting Wednesday s D. m Service Sunday morning specially for old people. In the evening some thing will be said concerning Pro hibition. IL might be well enough for ySu to hear it. .s.,zz
 j. l.. CANNON, Pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-10
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas. Amelia Butler, plaintiff vs. Class Butler, defendant.
 The defendant Cass Butler, is warned to appear in this court with. in thirty days and answer the com plaint of plaintiff Amelia Butler. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day of August A. D. 1912.
 3' C. E. LITTLE, Clerk.
 G. E. LITTLE, Clerk 8 10 IT 24 31 97.