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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
VETERAN so, ADMITS
numbering HIS wife
EDWARD EBERWEIN, WHO WENT
THROUGH CIVIL WAR, TO
PRISON SEVEN YEARS.
Facing Practically Life Term, Says
He Did Act, at Her Request, to
Ease Her Manifold Suffering.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2O.-Edward
Eberwein, 80, a veteran of the civil
war, today was pronounced guilty of
the murder Of his wife, IS years old,
and sentenced to seven years, prac-
t1cally life sentence for him. Tot
terlng to the stand, he related before
sentence was passed, how he had put
his wife out Of the way after she
had pleaded and begged him to end
her sufferings.
"My wife suffered for seven years
with vertigo" he began in a husky
voice, not loud, but everyone in the
court room heard. "Three years ago
she got cancer on her foot. She
suffered awfully. Then she was al
waysy falling down, sometimes in the
kitchen, sometimes in the corner,
sometimes in the cellar. / was al
ways picking her up. Then she
would get over it in little while.
Then she went to a hospital, but it
did her no good. After she came
home, the day this thing happened, 1
was out in the yard fixing an ash
box. She said she was going upstairs
to lay down. A little while later I
came in for my pipe and l saw her
all piled up at the bottom of the
stairs. She must have fallen all the
way down from the top. I don't
recollect whether she was bleeding OF
not, but l know she was terribly
hurt. Says she, L am suffering awful,
William I'll get an ambulance and
take you to the hospital l said. No.
said she, I amt got much faith in
hospitals. I'm hurt too much and
want to die. You do it, William DO
what?' l said. END it all for me- she
said. No, can't do that said, It's
no SIM says she, when | am suffer-
ing So l had board in my hand
that l had brought in out of the
yard. l looked at her lying there
there hurt so, and guessed too, it
wouldn't be sin. Go on, William
she said. Go on Then l tapped her
on the head with the board"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
COTTON DROOPS
AND THEN JUMPS
First Sales at Loss Of 2 to 5 Points
Due to Poor Cables-Fresh Demand
by Longs Causes Upturn.

First Sales at Loss Of 2 to 5 Points
Due to Poor Cables-Fresh Demand
by Longs Causes Upturn.
New Orleans, Jan. 2O.-First prices
in the cotton market were at loss of
2@5 points on poor cables. The tone
was steady. Longs were inclined to
sell out on the unfavorable showing
made by the Liverpool spot market,
where only 5000 bales were sold
against sales yesterday of $4,000. An
other feature that stimulated selling
around the call was the rumor that
private bureaus were putting the
amount of cotton ginned this last
period up around 100000 bales.
Selling pressure did not last long
and first prices were the lowest in
the early trading. A fresh demand
for long account sprung up and half
an hour after the opening prices were
.3@4 points over yesterdays close.
= Throughout the morning many tele-
grams came in from important spot
points in the South telling of a large
demand at rising basis. This serv-
ed to keep the tone steady, but no
great buying power was stimulated.
Against the improvement in spot ac-
counts was the private bureau re-
port of 212,0G0 bales of cotton ginned
between January 1 and January Is.
This was considered very large and
led to moderately heavy selling.
Another favorable influence of the
morning was the rumor that Huerta
was about to resign and place Mexi-
co in the hands of commission. This
checked the downward movement
caused by ginning reports. At noon
prices were points under yesterdays
last quotations..
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
Now They're Plotting
Against Friend Villa
Chill Con Carne Fiends Want to Sep.
arate Him from Gen. Carranza,
Then for More Revolving.

Washington, Jan. 20.-That a plot
to break the ranks of the Mexican reb-
els by leading Gen. Villa to abandon
his allegiance to Gen. Carranza and
allow Gen. Felix Diaz to enter the
field, was reported here from the
Texas border today.
Back of the plot, according to the
report, to rebels in Washington, are
friends of Gen. Diaz in Havana, as
we'll as Reyistas in exile from Mexico.
Licentiado Bonales Sandoval, a
Mexico City lawyer, is said to be the
agent of the men back of the plot and
he is reported to have passed through
San Antonio, Texas, last night on his
way to Chihuahua, via Ell Paso. to
see Gen. Villa. Word was also re-
ceived here today that Francisco De
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
FOEMER SENATOR CJrLLON
is NEARING DEATHS DOOR

Washington, Jan. 20.-At a late
hour tonight the condition of former
senator Shelby NJ. Cullon, of Illinois,
for whom help had been practically
given up, was unchanged. The
former senator is very feeble, al
though he retains consciousness and
chats pleasantly with the members
of his household. His heart action
is weak, and breathing is difficult.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
FOR SALE

5 rooms at 622 Morris ST., has city
water, good repair, price $1600.0O;
one-half cash, balance and years
at eight per cent.
Hotel, 81 rooms, lease years, paying
more than $4,000 above expenses;
bargain for quick sale.
Vacant lot w. 5th, all improvements;
tax paid out; best street in the
CITY. -I,oVV.VV.
Two names, 7O2 and 706 W. 18th, lot
110x2OO; sell on easy terms; near
high school ......... ...$2, 100000.
West Third, corner 3rd and Cherry
with one Groom house, one 4-room
house. The 4-room house will pay
more than all taxes, Insurance.
etc. .........,... 1850. 90
Money to Loan on City
Real Estate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

Tho Texas Wo1der cures Kidney
and bladder troubles, removing gra-
vel, cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs. rheumatism. and all irregu-
larities Of the kidneys and bladder
Of both msa and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. II not
sold by your druggist, will be sent
BY mail on receipt Of $l.00. One
small bottle II two months treat
ment. and seldom fails to perfect .
cure. Send for testimonials from
this and other states. q. w. Hall.
$500 Olive street, st. Louis. Mo. Sold
BY druggists. 1e-11 II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
LOST AND FOUND

I'OST-WHITE CROCHETED HAND
lost on street car, or at Sixth ave-
Jag. lined with pink silk. Either
aue and Main street, or Thirteenth
avenue and Main street. Return
II Graphic office. 1-20-3t
LOST-ONE WHITE SPITZ DOG;
zip Of left ear slightly crooked.
Answers to name of Happy. Re-
turn to Annie Barrow Trulock, SIT
West Fifth avenue. LOOT
Se& -oisc-anA..A-~e-lisns4 aa.a-saan -a.s~,s.Sd
TAKEN UP-ONE LARGE HORSE
about years old, one black colt
coming 3 years, one nice colored
mare mule coming years. Owner
can have same by paying for this
advertisement and feed bill.
Hearnda]e Farm. 1-15-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
Madison. Wis. Jan. 1. 1

Madison, Wis.,, Jan. 1, 1913
M. D. Reynolds says
This Ia to certify that have been
a great sufferer from Rheumatism
since 1894. Contracted the disease
while working with snow pillow on
the railroad. For several years I
have been obliged to use crutches
q great part Of the time. Having
used three boxes of the Meritol
Rheumatism Powders, l have thrown
away the crutches and am now al
most fully recovered. 1t certainly
has done wonders for me and !
heartily recommend it. M. D. Reyn-
olds. w. l. Dewoody & Co., exclusive
agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
A Good Plaster.

Meritol White Liniment is a splen-
did application for Sore Throat
Cold on the Lungs, Group and Pains
in the Chest. Saturate a piece OF
flannel cloth with the Liniment and
use as plaster. 1t is very pene-
trating, will not blister and is very
effective. w. L. Dewoody & Co., ex-
elusive agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
-WANTED---

WANTED - EXPERIENCED IN
stallment statesmen and collectors,
with horse and buggy, for city;
reference required; good PROPOSE
ton for right party, apply at once.
Thos. Smith, 106 West Second ave-
hue. 1-21-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE OR TRADE-A MON
arch No. latest style typewriter,
with IA IL inch carriage. Will
trade for a pony. Cash price $S5.
Only used months. Address,
S. N. Hopkins, 1901 West 10th ave-
nue., city. 1-14-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
CLASSIFIED
w A RI I =
Bring ReSuIls---rry One

electric lights and sewer Lot
6Ox154 feet. Near High School. If
you want q real bargain see or
phone Hollis Real Estate Co., phone
No. 112 and 2. 12-l4-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

WANTED-30 LOGGING TEAMS To
haul 40,000,00U feet of yellow pine
timber from track back three
quarters of a mile. $3.50 for first
Guarter and 80 cents for each ad-
ditional quarter. Pay days twice
a month in cash. No bottoms
Very little underbrush. Rolling
and l. nber Co., 220G West Fourth
avenue, Pine Bluff, Ark. l-l7-tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

La Barra, former provisional presi-
dent of Mexico, is working to sue
coed Gen. Huerta. 1t is said So
called peace conference between rep
resentatives OF different Mexican
states will be held in st. Louis and
that De La Barra will be advanced
again as provisional president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

WANTED LAND OF ALL KIND, I'M
proved and unimproved in tracts
of ten acres up to ten thousand,
to sell to prospective buyers, price
must be right. j. P. Cady, the
land man, 127 IL Main street Pine
Bluff, Phone $50.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE-ONE TWO STORY
moern dwelling; seven blocks
West of Main street. Must be sold.
Ii you want a real bargain see or
phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,
Phones Nos. 2 and 112. No. 121 IL
West Second avenue. LIST
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

WANTED-SALESM TO SELL
we'll known line of Fruit elders
in small country towns. 20 per
cent commission $35. weekly
drawing account. Oldest cider
firm in the United States. Red
Cross Company, 2O4 S. Main, St.
Louis, Mo-, Dept. g.. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

You know what taking
the formula printed label showing
QUINNE
tonic and is Tastees Form 1t
Weakness general debility and loss
Mothers and Pale sck Children Removes Bouness without
and
puifes blood ATue
No family should wihoutt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE-$l,10 WILL BUY ON
easy payments, one 5 room dwell
ing with sewer, gas and electric
lights, one block from car line
and near Cotton Belt Shops. See
or phone, Hollis Real Estate Co.,
Phones No. 2 and liz. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

NOTICE-ANY PERSON HAVING
lost a pair of horse mules, one
black, the other a brown, each ap-
parently about 10 years old and
thin in order, may have same by
establishing ownership, and pay
ing expenses. Apply to r. Havls
Nixon. 1-9-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR RENT-FURNISHE FIVE.
room cottage; all modern conyen-
fences land very comfortably fur
nished; located on the west side of
town, btween two street car lines;
Parties may have for any reason
able length OF time. Ring or call
Mrs. Fred Schneider, corner Bar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
Colds TO Be Taken Seriously

Intelligent people realize that COM
mon colds should be treated promptly.
II there is sneezing and chilIiness
with hoarseness, tickling throat and
coughing, begin promptly the use of
Foley5s Honey and Tar Compound. 1t
is effective, pleasant to take, checks
a cold, and stops the cough which
causes loss of sleep and lowers the vi
tai resistance. SeaWell's Pharmacy.
DO you eat Queen Bread or JUS
bread? II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE-MY STOCK OF MER-
chandise and groceries for sale. l
have two stores and cannot at
tend to both. This is one Of the
best stands in the city. Apply 812
West 9Th avenue, Joe Westall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE-ONE THIRTY FIVE
horse power stationary engine
with fifty horse power boiler, belt
and idler. Also a No. American
pump, all in good order, having
been used only short while,
apply to Mr.. W. H. Townsend at
Wabbaseka or to ME at Pine Bluff,
Ark, N. r. Roberts. IA I'M
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

" ANTE.D-POSITIO AS BOOK
keeper, or general office work. In
this city or out. First class refer
ehce furnished. Address j., care
Graphic. 1420-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

WANTED-HAVE INQUIRIES DI
rect from northern and western
farmers wishing to buy cotton
farm lands ranging from 40 to 1000
acres, must be part in cultivation
For quick sales, list same with me I.
S. G.. We'll. 1-9-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR RENT-ONE FURNISHED
room for couple. Bath, electric
light and gas. Also one light
housekeeping apartment, February
1st. Call at SIS w. 5th, or phone
s,56. LOOT
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR RENT-TWO LARGE AND ONE
small unfinished rooms for light
housekeeping. Gas, electric lights,
water, etc.; closets in both rooms,
convenient to town, located on
west side. For further informa-
ton phone 1907 or see l.. r. Stew
art, at Henry Marx Co. 1-21-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE-1911 5 PASSENGER
Buick touring car. New Magnetic,
new tires. newly painted and
overhauled, $500. 90. Address
Geo. H. Adams, Pine Bluff. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY FURN-
ished and uafurnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Also one
rnished room for one or two
gIntlement. All modern conven-
fences. Apply at No. 316 West
Pullen street. 1-21-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OF TRADE-One Spas
senger Automobile in first class con-
dition; can be seen at my shop,
so1 Main. Phone 1879. Tom King
1-20-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE OR TRADE second
hand Delivery Wagon with top on
it in good shape. Tom King, Phone
1879. 9O1 Main Street. LOOT
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

TAKEN UP-ABOUT DECEMBER Is
large cinnamon colored hog, no
marks. Ed Harris, 1910 East 18th
avenue. Lift
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR RENT-NICELY PUNISHED
front room and two nufurnished
rooms for light housekeeping,
with all modern conveniences. Ap-
ply All w. Sth avenue. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

DO you eat Queen Bread or just
bread? If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
NEW YORK SPOTS.

New York, Jan. 0.-Cotton-Spot
quiet; middling uplands, 13c; gulf,
13.25c; sales, 300 bales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE YOUNG GENTLE
horse, buggy, good milk cow and
two Jersey heifers. "A. M. Lee
1902 Ohio street. 1-16-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

W ANTED-ENPER FENCED WOMAN
cook. Good wages. Apply 720
Laurel street. 1-17-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
FOR RENT
G. s.. MN W
100 PINE STREET PHONE w

500 w. 3rd, five rooms, lights, gas,
UdIA 9lo.UU
621 Beach, Z rooms, lights, gas,
Udtu y 10. Nv
7O1 Walnut, rooms, modern, lights,
gas, bath, close in $2250
14OS W. 9Th, six rooms, modern in
every respect, fine neighbour
nOOO .-----------S3OOO
$40 e. 18th, rooms, modern, good
out buildings ...-........................$14 100
700 Main, z rooms, lights, gas, bath,
close in -.........--....... .....-...$ 90
Brick Store, Martin ave-, and Main
street, fine location for grocery
Brick Store, 18th and State.....$5.0
Colored houses in all parts of the
city.
18th Linden, 5 rooms, lights and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE LOTS IN FOREST
Park Addition, for q real good in
yestment, see Jas. Mcmahon, ut
Graphic office tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
all modern conveniences, $40 Pine
street, phone A. 1-14-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

DO yoa eat Queen Bread or just
bread? tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR RENT-NICELY FURlNIS SHED
aooms for gentlemen; all conven-
lcnces; close in. Apply 219 West
Sixth avenue, or phone 2911. 1-2O-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

Mature is busy putting on :
spring suit; do not let the summer
find you Tagging. A little sherwin-
Williams Paint will meet the demand
for all purpose ask Claud Clegg
II CO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR SALE-A NICE FAMILY DRIV-
ing horse; sound and gentle; apply
202 e. BarraQue street 1873 tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC : TAKE GROVES

The Old Standard Groves Taseless chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable General Tonic because Acts on the Liver
Drives Out Malaria Enrches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole System For Grown People and Children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

FOR RENT--5-ROOM COTTAGE, ALL
modern con- eniences. Ash street
off Sixth avenue. Apply to r. H.
Etearns Co. 4-8 tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

Anyone wishing to buy or sell JET
ferson County Scrip. call on Chas.
We'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

BOARD AND ROOMS WITH
private family for couple who can
furnish references. All modern
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21
steadied on continued reports of
good spot demand from the South.
Futures close steady.
MEMPHIS SPOTS.

MEMPHIS SPOTS.
Memphis, Jan. 20.-Cotton-Spot
1-2c up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

and Cherry streets. Prime 318.
lis st
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-21

$1,000 WILL BUY ONE MODERN
5 room cottage, with gas.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-26
For a Weak stomach

There are people right in this vicin-
ity who find it necessary to be very
careful about what they eat as they
have weak stomachs. Many of them
would be very much benefited by the
same treatment that cured Mrs. Err
nest Pharo, of Beaver Dam, Ohio, who
writes, 81 had weak stomach and
for years certain food disagreed with
me. I would feel uncomfortable for
hours after eating. I lost weight and
became debilitated. Then began
taking Chamberlain's Tablets and the
rromptness with which they benefited
me surprised both myself and my fam
lily. They strengthened my digestion
and in short time 1 was sound and
we'll For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-26

desires to vote for the candidates for
the county committee from his elec-
tion district. AS organization control
will depend entirely on the ability of
leader to control the county COM
mittee, it is likely that good organi-
zation men who in other years have
dcne their full duty by voting the
straight ticket" will be held to the
necessity of picking out laboriously
from list of from 25 to twice that
number of candidates for county com
mittee places the candidates wanted
by the organization leaders.
With the election Of members on
party committees and the nomination
OF party candidates for offices, there
are districts where the enrolled voter
may be required to mark his ballot
in as many as so places in order to
vote the full ticket. Nor will the pri-
mary ballot in use for the first time
this year have the party emblem, fam
liar from Of old, to guide the loyal or
ganization man in picking out the can
didates bearing the organization sign
in the form of emblem placed at the
tcp of party column.
The present primary ballot was de-
signed frankly for the purpose of dis
couraging straight ticket" voting and
to compel the enrolled voter to prac-
tice discrimination in the picking OF
his candidates for nominations or par
ty positions. That incidentally the
ballot should become battling puzzle
to the illiterate voter did not deter
the enthusiasts for election reform
from pressing their plea for the elimi-
nation from the primary ballot of the
party emblem, which they contend
should not be used as means of civ
ing advantage to one candidate over
another in family quarrel. They did
not win their point without opposi.
ton from the machine element of both
the older parties in the legislature,
and it was only after the law had
been enacted that the discovery was
made that it provided for numbers in
the space beside the name of each
candidate where a party emblem will
appear on the general ballot.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-26
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
OF Mrs. Chappell, Of Five Years
Standing, Relieved by Cardui.

Mt. Airy, N. C.-Mrs. Sarah M. Chap
pell OF this town, says: 81 suffered for
five years with womanly troubles, also
stomach troubles, and my punishment
was more than any one could tell.
! tried most every kind of medicine,
but none did me any good.
read one day about Cardui, the wo-
mans tonic, and | decided TO try it.
had not taken but about six bottles until
was almost cured. II did me more
good Than all the other medicines had
tried, put together.
My friends began asking me why
looked so well, and | told them about
Cardui. Several are now taking it."
Do you, lady reader, suffer from any
of the ailments due TO womanly trouble,
such as headache, backache, sideache,
sleeplessness, and that everlastingly tired
feeling2
II so, let us urge you 10 give Cardui a
trial. We feel confident il will help you,
just as il has a million other women in
the past half century.
Begin taking Cardui to-day. You
won't regret it. All druggists.
Wyfts 10, Chattanooga Mediein. Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn. for SseeIa!
lssfyEeffoEs on your case and 64-paes book. Home
-eatment for Women" in plain wrapper. NC. l2l
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-26
COOKERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA
People There Have Wonderful Mas
terry of the Art, According to a
Returned Traveller.

Probably few people suspect central
Africa of harboring some of the most
wonderful cooks in the world, but the
fact was announced by Mrs. M. French
Sheldon, the well known traveller and
explorer, In the course of a lecture re-
Gently.
"These African people are the most
wonderful and fastidious cooks In the
world" said the lecturer; their cook
ing is marvellous and they know prac-
tically every tree and plant that simu-
lates a flavor. For instance. the ne
gress chef is in no way dismayed by
the lack of onions and pepper; she
merely gathers the bark of a certain
tree and scrapes the inner side to get
the one and searches for a particular
plant, which, rightly used, produces
the flavor of the other; and her skill
and patience in blending new fiavors
and eoncocting fresh dishes are un-
bounded. With these powers at her
command, it is scarcely to be won
dered at that wives in central Africa
are in great demand"
The possession of many wives is, in
fact, sign of wealth, and as their in
dustry is by no means confined to the
kitchen the chief who owns 1900
wives is really the owner of an army
of workers, who cook, wash, garden
and otherwise justify their existence
by performing tasks usually regarded
as mems work. Marriagelaws are rig
orous and some faults or crimes are
punished with great severity. A child
less wife may find herself returned to
her father, provided the gifts she
brought her husband go with her. The
only consolation she has is that her
position in no way damages her mar
ket value as wife If another suitor
should happen to present himself. Her
matrimonial experience is considered
rather a desirable asset as having
taught her exactly how wife should
behave.