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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-31

the last just as dessert comes after
the soup, entrees and salad But there
is little dessert this time. except for
the followers of the Giants and Ath-
letlcs and the moderate number of
broadmlnded enthusiasts who enjoy
baseball whether it is by their own
team or the rival.
Back in April we had laid out be-
fore us the greatest little threeteam
contest ever offered in the American
League. The Athletics. Senators and
Red SoX We're to battle neck and neck
all the way down to the wire, with the
hottest finisher clutching the PEN
nant. Instead what have We? The
Athletics have sewed up the race and
the dash down the final five weeks of
the way will be fans competition.
where are the Senators, and Red SoX.
They have given way to new white
hope. the Maps, who, figured by prac-
tically nobody to be better than fourth
or fifth place, have slashed their way
ahead of both the expected contend
ers into second place. The Senators
even have battle on for third place,
with the White SoX providing the
worry, and the Red Sox are nowhere,
an absolute fixture in fifth place I'M
less. perchance the Tigers should perl
I'D and take that from them, showing
the Bostonese down to sixth. Worlds
champions one year and second divis-
toner's the next TRULY hard lines for
Hub fans. Manager of the worlds
champions one year and out Of base
ball, entirely the neXt-poor Jake
Stahl.
Cast your eye upon the Pirates, that
crestfallen band of buccaneers that
had hoped to run the Giants ragged. 1t
probably is SAT etc say that there were
more persons who picked the Pirates
to win the National League gonfalon
tna0 Jnefe were WHO tlliouSht tll0
Giants would triumph. Yet third is
the best place that the Pirates can
possibly get now, and the Cubs may
beat them out of that. Again in the
National we have the grand old insti-
tuition, the dark horse, is ringing into
view in the shape of the Phillies. who
have wrenched off second niche when
hardly anyone considered them in talk
ing of the race before it got under way.
An unusual condition exists among
the fans of the American League Cir
cult. Those of every city are disgrunt-
led at the showing of their home teams
odd as this may seem. 1t would be
expected that somebody would be sat
isfied, but not SO. The Athletics rab-
id followers had expected to see their
iavorites made tremendous Walkeyer
OF the race. with margin Of probably
fifteen or twenty full games over the
next club at this time. It's funny how
great things are expected of Connie
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-31
LEADERS ENTERING
HOME STRETCH
Many Surprises and Disap-
pointments During Sea-
son Now Closing.
10
ATHLETICS HAVE RAG
Red Sox Champions OF 1912 Season
Now a Fixture in Fifth Place d.
without Hope.
BY MONTY

New York, Aug. 3O.-See that date
line? August thirtieth' 1t means that
only the homestretch stage of the
baseball season remains, look around
Glance at the schedule In the Amer-
can League the West has had it's last
glance at the Eastern teams. In the
National League the East has had it's
last look at the Western teams Only
one more spell Of intersectional bat
thing remains. On September g. a
week from next Tuesday, the Western
clubs of the American take eastward
and the Eastern clubs of the National
go westward on the last long road
trips of the year. After being absent
until September 23, the tourists skidoo
back to their native heaths, there to
finish the campaign against rivals in
their own sections, with the big wind
UP on October )
tie season got under way. Odd how
every baseball campaign has knack
of appearing shorter than it's predeces
sor We take tn eliberty of presum-
ing that other fans are like those with
whom we are in contact, that as
tliey grow older time flies just that
much faster In the spring we all
looked forward to the possibility OF
two of the closest races in the history
of the major leagues. Where are your
close races now? Gone, absent, de-
parted-wafted away in the heat OF
midseason. with the expected run
ners-up SO far from the pacemakers
that hope has been abandoned even
in their home towns.
Surely the season just closing has
not been an uninterest4a grene. In
many ways it has excelled most of
those that have gone before. But it
has proved a great disappointment IN
one way. The best part should be
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-31

the distance from D.Vall's Bluff to
Brinkley by road. about 70 miles It
is hoped 10 have it open by October |.
The State Highway Department is
mailing out 200 copies Of Gov Hays
good roads proclamation, to all the
county judges and road ovcrscers of
the state
Never before has there been such "A
practical interest taken in the subject
Of good roads, all over the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-31
OUR DIAMONDS
BECOME FAMOUS
Interesting Review OF States Great
Industry Contained in [. 5. Geo
logical Survey Report.

Arkansas diamonds are becoming ia
nous the world over. and the geolog-
ical survey of the United States has
prepared an exhaustive review of the
industry as followed in this state,
wlrich will sseon be sent broadcast
throughout the entire civilized world.
The review. in part says:
Diamonds were first discovered in
Arkansas August 1, 1906. near the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-08-31
4 Scientific Achievement.

Modern science has produced no
such effective agency in the relief of
indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation,
biliousness or impure blood as Meri-
toll Tonic Digestive, the result of the
best minds Of the American Drug
and Press Association, composed of
druggists and newspaper men all
over the country. Try this great rem
edy. w. L.. Dewoody & Co., Associa-
ton Members. If
-25 per cent off on LAWN Mowers.
McGaughy Hardware Co.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
BAD CASE OF DANDRUFF

Bissell, Ala.-"I had very bad case
OF dandruff on my head. I was tor
mented by itching and my hair began
to come out by the combfuls. l al
most became frantic, fearful that l
would lose all of my hair which was
my pride. There were some pimples
on my scalp and l scratched them I'M
til they made sores. My hair was dry
and lifeless.
II saw the advertisement of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and sent to my
druggist for three cakes of Cuticura
Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment.
/ washed my scalp with warm water
strong with the Cuticura Soap and
dried, afterwards applying the Cuti-
cura Ointment, working it in the scalp
slowly with my fingers. After using
them for several days my hair began
to stop coming out. The dandruff all
disappeared and in less than four
weeks a cure was accomplished per-
nlanently." (Signed) Miss Lucy May.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free with 32-p Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
FORGOT DESIRE TO QUESTION
Chairman's Reception Of Woud-Be
lrterroqator Somehow Discovered
the Rest of Them.

At political meeting in certain
New South Wales gold-mining dis
trict the chair was taken by an ath-
letic miner. The candidate during
his speech was much interrupted by
hootings and rough chaff, and his
chairman was soon in state of boil
ing Indignation. Smothering his
wrath, however, he pacified the
boys by assuring them that at the
end of the candidates speech they
should be at liberty to put any ques-
ton they chose. Accordingly, at the
end of the harangue he arose and in
CURED in stentorian tones and in a
rich Irish brogue: His "inny gintle-
man questhon to airsk?" stout
little Welsh miner, who had been a
conspicuous distnrber of the peace
of the evening, shuffied slowly up the
steps Of the platform. But at the
top he was met by the chairman,
who, without the slightest warning,
delivered a terrific 1ett-andrighter,
and sent the Welshman sprawling on
his back. Now roared the chair,
man, has inny other gintleman a
questhion to airsk ?''-and there was
no response.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
TOOK ON DIFFERENT ASPECT
Somehow Antics of Playful Pups on
Second Morning Did Not Appeal
to Mr.. Knox.

The morning was young and beau
tiful and Mr. Knox stood at the side
window and looked over into the next
yard interestedly. He chuckled for
sheer delight as he watched the antics
of two little pups his neighbor had
bought a few days before.
ooh, Amy, come here and see these
to Mrs. Knox who was busily ar
ranging the breakfast table. Aren't
they just having circus? Bless EN-!
he went on. with all the effusiveness
Of a genuine dog lover. ooh, look,
Amy, they have taken the morning pa
per off the porch and each one has
an end of it in his mouth, tusslng
with it. Is there anything in the
world more cunning than little
pup?" His enthusiasm was running
away with him. Il think, dearie, we
will have to get dog one of these
days.
The next morning Mr.. Knox arose,
dressed and went down to bring in the
morning paper, as was his habit. He
was Just in time to see the cunning
little pups next door playfully tearing
his paper into shreds and each vanish
ing around the house with a portion
of it. He came back to the kitchen
sullenly.
Those blankety blank dogs next
door have torn up the paper he said,
with no trace Of his earlier enthusl-
aSm.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
There il trouble and grieving wherever

There is trouble and grieving wherever
we go,
There is always the trace of the tear;
woe,
Vice ever is lowering near
For each who remains on his feet through
the strife
A hundred men stumble and fall;
There are few who command in the battle
of life
It's a pretty good world, after all.
For Zach who may taste of the honey Of
fame
Ten thousand must labor unknown;
The profits that many should r!ghtfully
claim
A few carry off as their own.
From over the seas comes the waling of
those
That to greed and oppression are thrail;
The nations still war and the races are
foes
But
It's a pretty good world. after all.
But yesterday one who had riches was
kind
Where a toiler had swooned at his task.
And wear after year we are leaving be-
hind
The errors our teachers unmask.
Each tomorrow ends evils of every today:
We still have the great and the small,
But the distance between them Is dWin-
ding away
And
It's pretty good world. after all.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
SAW OPPORTUNITY FOR JOKE
President Taft's Reply to Request
Had Secretary of War on the
Anxious Seat.

William II. Taft, when he was
president, never overlooked an oppor-
tunity for a joke. In the closing
months of his administration Henry
L. Stimson, then secretary of war,
wrote Mr.. Taft very urgent request
that he give friend of Stimson a
certain federal position.
Mr. Taft wrote to Stimson as fol
lows:
My Dear Stimson: l am very
sorry | cannot do anything for your
friend in response to your letter of
today. / would like to accommodate
you, but it is impossible. Sincerely
yours,
civilian H. TAFT"
Under that he wrote:
Turn over"
Then Mr. Stimson read on the 9th
er side of the paper:
Il couldn't do it today because
gave the fellow the Job yesterday. -
Popular Magazine.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Oriqinal Sort of Ham.

A lady gave a luncheon recently and
explained that she always cooked ham
by the recipe used by Thomas Jeffer-
son, which had been handed down in
her family for years.
This recipe required that the ham
be cooked for about two hours by
simmering, but, under no condition
must it be allowed to boil.
ham was on the stove, its des-
TIMES presided over by young col
ored woman from up in the mountains.
Jane" called the mistress of the
house, don't let that ham boil"
Noun" replied Jane, 81 amt er
gwine to boil no BAN. Its on the stove
now just a simpering!"
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
What Made Him Sick.

Certainly public employees who have
to submit daily to rapid fire of we'll
meant but needless questions may be
excused if they occasionally turn upon
their prosecutors. An elevator boy, in
the New York Tribune, was one OF the
victims.
Don't you ever feel sick going up
and down in this elevator all day?' a
fussy lady asked him.
eyes, ma'am," courteously replied
the elevator boy.
"Is it the motion going DOWN." pur-
sued the lady.
mo ma am"
1.-THE going up?"
mo ma am"
as it the stopping that does it?"
mo ma am"
Then what is it,"
Answering questions, ma'am."
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Dull Boy.

Thomas, you have disobeyed your
grandmother"
mo, didn't, mother
Eyes, you did. Have you not been
in swimming?"
Eyes, mother"
Didn't l hear her say to you not
to go in swimming?"
"Oh, she didn't tell me that. She
only came out and said: Boys,
wouldn't 60 in swimming and
shouldn't think she would, an old
rheumatic woman like her; but she
didn't say anything about our going
in swimming"
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
Overdid 1t.

whats the matter?" asked the law
yer's friend Been in railroad ac-
cident?"
mo. | had a jury case the other
day, and | argued so deliberately for
the purpose of making it appear that
my client was a fool instead OF a
knave that got him acquitted on that
plea"
What has that to do with your ap-
pearance?"
He met me outside, after court had
adjourned. Judge.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
from the Office"
Saddest Part of It.

TITS too bad that your son was
drowned" said the one who had gone
to sympathize with Col. Culpeffer
But remember that we must all die
sooner OF later. Your loss is terri
BILE, l know Your boy was such a
promising young man. It's awful to
think of him being cut off in the very
flower Of"
1T amt losin' him that comes SO
hard; though that's bad enough,
groancd the gallant Kentuckian. But
think of him bein' in a watery gravel!
Then he broke down completely.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Legal Opinion.

cat sits on my back fence every
and he yoWls and yoWls and
Now, | don't want to have
rouble with Neighbor Jones, but
thing has gone far enough, and
pit you to tell me what to dc"
+ young lawyer looked as solemn
old, sick owl, and said not a
nave right to shoot the cat,
bit II"
would hardly say that" replied
3 Coke Blackstone. THE cat
not belong to you, as l under.
it."
p but the fence does"
nen," concluded the light of law,
'lnk 1t safe to say you have a
~ right to tear down the fence
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Stunq.


81 want my money back for these
here socks" said the man as he hand
ed the clerk package '"The sign you
had up said the socks was guaranteed
fer three months"
well, what's the matter with the
socks?" asked the clerk.
II only wore them three weeks, and
had to take them off and buy another
pair because this pair had holes In
the toes" replied the man.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

Isn't Overlooking Anything.
|at lawyer of mine has a nerve"
by so?"
sten to this item in his bill: For
4 up in the night and thinking
Rour case. S.. pathfinder.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Gone Forever.

Mother Ito little Ethel sobbing as
II her heart was broken)-Well, we'll,
what is the matter, dear?
Ethel-Tabby got losted.
Mother-Never mind, darling, we'll
advertise in the papers for tabby
Ethel (still sobbing)-She'll never,
never come home cause she can't
read
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Willing to Ob!ige.

Ia reception the other evening l
card the following: A young ell
couple were sitting by them
when a friend came along and
pu two seem very happy over
hway from the rest of the crowd?'
{ are" replied the girl, won't
bin u.s."
|rry can't" said the friend, Pm
| minister. But I'll call one if you
Exchange.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Interesting Beginning.

Interesting Beginning.
A fair graduate was conversing with
young gentleman who had been
presented to her after the commence
ment exercises.
WELL" she sighed happily. Il am
an A. B. now. OF course you have
degree?"
YES" he replied. 'but l am only
a B."
The fair grad pondered. The de-
gree was puZZling.
why, what is that?" she asked.
bachelor" he said.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Wild Beastie.

10 von ever oWend a horse"
4 for long. | had a nightmare
Boston Evening Transcript.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Naturally Excited.

Say" asked the man who was a
stranger in New York, whats the
matter with that man in the next
room? He's been making terrible
racket for the last hour.
oh" replied the bell-hop, hes just
heard of new table dhote place
where he's never ct
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Naturally Suspecte0.

so you need to be the janitor of a
fiat building?
Yes, mum"
How did you lose your job?"
1.-THE landlord thought | was crazy
When the tenants asked for more heat
l always gave it to 'em without
fight"
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Some Girls Do,

Il wonder why all the girls in our
set litter whenever they see me-
~ think your fiancee passes your
love letters around, my boy"
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
THE BEST HOT WEATHER TONIC,
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
The Old Standard, General Tonic Drives out Malaria
Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System.
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

of tatee wonderfully
chill TONIC has for Malaria Ch and Fever
life and NunnS
Blus without Relieves
depression spirits purs the blood
We
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

Liquid blue Is weak solution. Avoid 1t.
Buy Red Cross Ball Blue, the blue that's all
blue. Ask your grocer. Adv
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

When put to the test, some virtues
are found to be thinly VeHesed.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

Bracer.
Here" she said, offering him a
brownish concoction in a medicine
glass, after he had called the sixth
time, drink this"
What is it?" he asked.
Medicine"
But why should l take medicine"
you seem SO cold This is good for
the circulation"
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

k,.,or,s Soothing Syrup for Children
|. so,tens the gums, reduces infiamma'
|.,s main cures wind coiic, 3c a bottie.AS
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

The mere fact that man doesn't
laugh at his own jokes Is no indica-
ton that he doesn't think them funny.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

Which Is Different.
awe he is always outspoken in
he's presence"
means outalked."
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Sure.

Gable Does absence make the heart
grow fOuder?
Sleeveless, of your creditors.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
For Achinq, Perspiring Feet

use Tyree's Antiseptic Powder either
sprinkled into the shoes or used in
solution. Never fails to relieve. Csc.
at all druggists or sample sent free by
]. s. Tyree, Washington. d. C.-Adv.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure your rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps. Collie, Sprains. Bruises. Cuts
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antiseptio
Anodvne. Price 25c.-Adv.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
uNACCOuNTABLE.

when l got
home this eve
ming my WIFE
gave me a great
surprise"
"HOW?"
she didn't ask
whether l had
come s trail & b t
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

The woman of fashion considers IT
a great feat to be able to wear smah
shoes.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
TO THE PALE AND
SICKLY,

kn Standard general strengthening tonic,
a TASTEL ESS chill TONIC, drives out Ma
riches the blood and builds up the syste N.
nSetiser. For adults and children. 30 ctA
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
Easiest Wa

Easiest Way.
Where did you, get all that hard
cash?"
From a soft thing"
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

Not as Bad as He Might Have Been.
She (whirling around on the piano
stooD-What q wretch that Nero
must have been, to fiddle as they say
he did.
-He-It was a mean thing to do. but
let us be charitable. He might have
made it even more disagreeable for
the Romans by compelling one of the
ladies of his household to play the
piano.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01

Many a man has been sold who
didn't get his price
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
MISPLACED,

MIspIaCed.
First Cinder-Why SO angry?
Second Cinder-Ive been wasting
time in a glass eye.
Newport daily independent., 1913-08-01
The PITY of 1t.

All in our places, high and low,
We strive away; and each man learns.
Before his hair begins to go,
To be reluctant to bestow
Such cerdit as his neighbor earns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
Many Styles Of Sleeves Sleeves Still Popular

There are long sleeve and short
sleeves and no sleeves at all i'll the
costumes exhibited at the openings.
If tho street suit is intended for
dressy wear, for calling, receptions,
etc, the sleeve is shortened sometimes
only aeVen -eightS, again to the elbow,
and ii may be put into the normal
arm size. and again it may be attached
TO the elongated shoulder. When this
low shoulder was first introduced there
were many who thought IL mere
subterfuge for the kimono sleeve and
refused to take it seriously. 1t has
won recognition now from all these
scoHers. and after more than year is
still in fashion.
The kImono sleeve is likewise seen
almost as frequently as in the past.
The majority of the blouses display
the kimono sleeves, and the newest
so pretty on slender arm and so diff
icult to adjust properly. 1t should be
very loose and very full IL the wearer
is ever to raise her arm.
Tho fulness Of the sleeves may be
adjusted as the fancy dictates; it may
start frankly from the elongated
shoulder line. or 1t may poke out at
the elbow, or 1t may not show itself
until 1t is gathered into the cuff.
There are strong Indications that the
bishop sleeve is returning to favor, and
1t is seen many times on the palmer
shirtwaists; here the. fulness hangs
from the shoulder. and is gathered In
to n cuff. This season's interpretation
OF the bishop sleeve shows a deep cum
aoHsettMes sxtsF 6 quite TO the oil ):
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-21
Baby S BEST Dress -

An exclusive juvenile shop recently
exhibited II tiny frock for the new baby
or daintiness impossible TO surpass.
The miniature creation" was made OF
quite sheer handkerchief linen. and was
trimmed with the finest OF Valenciennes
lace edges.
The distinctive and most attractive
feature about II, however, was the hand
embroidery. Scattered forgetme- nots,
distributed in such way as to have
the appearance OF & vine, trailed from
the back of the small yoke over the
shoulders TO the front, and then down
bottom. branching off on each side.
only to almost meet again at the back
OF the skirt.
The edge OF the skirt. instead OF
being hemmed, was worked in tiny,
thimble- sized scallops. with slightly
fulled Valenciennes lace peeping out
from under their edges.
The forget me-nots were done in
solid white; Beginning at the yoke, the
more than an inch wide, until it met
the front panel, which was about three
inches wide at tho top and widening
to four inches at the bottom. That
part Of the embroidery about the bot
tom OF the skirt was two inches wide
near the panel dwindling to an inch
wide at the ends In the back. a. half
inch Valenciennes insertion was made
on either side Of the yoke under the
forget me- nots thus relieving the
heaviness of the solid embroidery a
flat, rounded row Of the insertion was
the yoke, and the Valenciennes edgIng
fulled on to this formed the neck on
each sleeve. just above THE wristband,
was worked small spray of the flow
fulled on formed the cuffs. The small
centres OF the forget-mo-nots may be
solid or eyelctcd a g pr ferrcds "a n Z. I 81