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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
CONNECTING DIES ARC WITH PINE
 RLTTFF.

An important conference was held at the Chamber of Commerce Fri day evening when the proposition of connecting Des Arc with Pine Bluff via Hazen, Stuttgart and the Cotton Belt railroad was discussed with President Britton and other officials of the railroad by delegation of Des Arc citizens, whose arguments were augmented by those of Secre- tary E. B. Bloom and other Chamber of Commerce officials. President Britton appeared impressed with the figures quoted and representations made, and said he would have a survey made of the proposed route and himself visit the territory. The building of this extension would open
 new country, increase the Cotton Belt tonnage and add to the business if Pine Bluff. The Graphic sincerely
 hopes that the road will be construct ed The progressive people of Des Arc are the kind with which Pine Bluff wishes to be more closely as
 sociated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
ExtinguIsnlng Fire.

1f rug is thrown over a burning object 1t must be wrapped closely in order to exclude air. The burning goes on just the same as long as air is present. Water for anything but an oh fire, salt and sand are all goo. extinguishers. A wet towel thrown over an alcohol blaze or any ether will extinguish it sufficiently so that it. may be snotherad easily. Pull down blazing curtain and extinguish it on the floor. But do it at once! if you must call for help do it while you are working.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Superlatlves in Advertislnu,

Japanese advertisers believe in . lavish use of superlatives. "The pa per we ssll," runs the announcement in Tokyo stationer's window, "is as solid as the hide of an elephant" Step inside!" Is the invocation of a big multiple shop in the same city. You will be welcomed as fondly as a ray of sunshine after rainy day. Our assistants are as amiable as a less daughter. Goods are dispatched so customers houses with the rapidity os 8 sAGI from the cannon's mouth"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Serpent in Old Leoends.

The serpent was among the gods of the Land of Egypt, where Moses led his people, and they found it among the gods of the land they were to subdue. Cadmus, the Phoenician who invented letters, became a serpent. Lovers e Wagner will not fail to re- call that Alberich transformed himself Into a "wurm" 10 guard the stolen Rheingold. But che trail of the ser pent may also be traced through the legends of Greece, ol for that matter through those Of the earlier American peoples.
 HENRY ROBERTS & co, Fire h. surance. 122 1-2 w. 2nd Ave. Phone, SIS. 2-25 If.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

The arguments used by some of the opponents of good road building do not apply Ill all cases. The man who has a railroad through his place, might reasonably consider investment in god roads as being one that will no return hlm sufficient interest. MT. Rich Man, who has an automobile, might be justified in refusing to ex. pend $2o for bicycle; he does not need the wheel" But Mir. Poor Man might find that $2o invested ill a bicycle would enable him to save time and money.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Applying Loqic.

Jamie was visiting in family ortho- dUx to the point of deprecating even the public saying of grace by the fem thine members of the household. Jamie, the matter having been ex' plained to her in the long wait ensu- ing upon the fathers breakfast tardi- ness, popdered and finally uttered an impertinent ultimatum. Well, if wo- men can eat out loud, don't see why they can't pray out loud when they say Thank you God for the food!"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Eox.rerrIer Mothers Duck.

Mr. Woodrow, head keeper at Nune' ham Park. England, the residence oi the Right Hon. Lewis Harcourt. has a fcx-terrier which is mothering duck. From the day it was matched the duck has been under the constant care of the dog, and they are always to- gether The duck will not associate with or take any notice of the other ducks near the cottage, but it is al. ways with the terriers When the dogs bark at strangers the duck runs and quacks. It is now about five months old.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
New Jerseys Products.

New Jersey is the only state of any importance as mineral producer in which the utilization of the clay re- sources constitutes the chief industry and represents over fifty per cent. of the total output of the state. The clay products of the state have included every variety of brick and tile ana ev. cry variety of pottery produced in tho United States. as classified by the fed- eral survey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Natures Adjustment,

1n the case of all fish which take care of their young, curious adapta- ton of natural law to circumstances IS found. Those which take the great est pains and care ill sheltcring their offsprine have the fewest eggs, per, oaps less than one hundred at lay, while on the other hand, species of ash which pay not the slightest atten- ton to their young produce hundreds of thousands, and even millions of eggs. at single lay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Djscoverer of Iodine.

To very few people does the nalu. of Bernard Conrtois signify any'uina yet it is 10 Bernard Courtois that 'n. world owes the discovery of loaine a chemist of Dijcn, he presented v.. . hundred years ago the notice ol . n. discovery to tho academy. His naIss ,o, town will place simple memoi,s, ',"h slab on the wall of the house Ill "lu.,, .o he lived and diod.-Paris Let'e' the I4cadon Telegraph.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Actora Don't Use Walking Sticks.

'l'~-~'~ SoS 0S'VNSs
 There is one profession that has al. ways refrained from carrying a walk. ing stick. The actor knows we'll that on the stage he must walk without extraneous support, and he knows that the mere hint of a walking stick in his hand as he walks the streets is a temptation to lean this way or that. Actors, even when out of a job, never lean on stick They know that their balanced walk is their asset. If the whole of society recurs to walking sticks the actors will refrain. =.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
LADY WALDSTEIN.

London, May 30.-Society pricked up its ears today at the news that Lady Waldstein, who was Mrs. Theo- dore Seligman, of New York, will soon give ball to bring out her two daughters, Katherine and Dorothy Seligman.
 There is much interest in these two beautiful New York girls. Sir Charles and Lady Waldstsin have recently taken Sir Robert dMonehieff's house, No. 16 Herford street, Mayfair, for the season.
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Esta; Electric Shocks.

Electric workers know that severe shock receiv cd iii one foot and passing out by the other is not likely to be serious, while # u passed out by the hand on the opposite side Of the body It would Xiii! instantly. This is ba. cause in the former case the current passes through no important organ, while in the latter if finds the heart in it's path.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Neurasthenja.

The neurasthenic is always a per son who cannot or will not exercise while the nervous person is always on the go." Healthy nerves must he snr. rounded by healthy muscles, and healthy muscles are the. result of ex erclse, Melancholy persons end those wao commit suicide are all in some stage of neurasthenia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
"lnstinct" of Flowers.

One of the naturahsts in an arctic expedition noticed that, although the summer sun shone through the nights. the plants made no mistake, but when the sur got round to the west they closed up as if the sun had really set An eclipse of the sun has had the same effect
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
WAGING COMMERCIAL WAR.

a5 In time of peace prepare for war is an axiom frequently quoted by the advocates of bigger standing army and a. greater navy. But in commercial warfare there is no time of peace. It Is one everlasting campaign, with success resting with the men or cities continually on the alert and Ut work-to the people "on the job" as lit were.
 | The Pine Bluff Chamber of Con1- Fmcrce is more active now than ever; lit is accomplishing more than ever; fits opportunities are greater than Fever; it's officers appear more than Fever imbued with the spirit to achieve tresults, but ! The Chamber of Commerce is great lily handicapped.
 ' If President Wilson and the mem bers of his cabinet were to send General Wood with members of his staff and about two regiments into Mexico, minus sufficient arms and ammuaition-well, there's no need to say what would be thought of the president and his advisors.
 Now what are the people of Pine Bluff doing? They are expecting the Chamber of Commerce to prosecute successfully campaigns tor more n- uustrles and enterprises without glV' Ing lne generais ul .ne Ii,y o4iiuAn5 army elLner sufficient men or sulll- clent munitions of commercial war money.
 They expect the valiant little army Ot Unamuer OI Commerce Warriors Il industry to successfully lay siege to industrial prizes, for which the armies of other cities are also fight ing, while equipped With small arms anu barely enough "provlsions' lo maintain the small squad of lighters. While they expect this what are the maority doing?
 Everyone knows what is thought of those who follow the armies, neither fighting nor aiding in caring for the wounded, but taking every advantage ot each victory to line their own pockets.
 That's not very flatteriag attitude in which to place the people who benefit from the work of the pro gressive and public-spirited men who form the Chamber of Commerce, but in its way it is fair picture.
 The Chamber of Commerce has in stituted campaign for more mem- bers and more money. No man ought to await an invitation to enlist in the organization. None ought to be beg ged for a small annual investment in an enterprise, the very nature of . which is to increase the wealth of the city and the opportunities for profit of every one in it.
 Every time the Chamber of Com mcrce succeeds, and successes have been following each other rapidly
 
 portunities for additional wealth of every enc in the city are increased. None can expect the Chamber of Commerce to promote his own indi- vidual interests. That's not what the organization is for. It is conducted under the policy of the greatest good to the greatest number, with the interests of Pine Bluff paramount to those of the individual.
 The Chamber of Commerce brings in more people and more money, thus increasing the opportunities of all. 1t then rests with the individual as to how great his share of the addi- tional prosperity shall be.
 If you are member of the Cham her of Commerce do your full part.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
We'll Worth Two Centa.

When {. Los Angeles man received ] notice that an unstamped letter ad. i. cssed to him had been deposited in the postotice there he did not think t worth while to furnish two cents Tor its transportation, but a second notice induced him to provide a stamp, The letter contained Q check for $1.l92.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
"A Little More Cider, Too"

A great deal of the so cal'eu eao,,v pagne drunk in this country IS res.s .s made iii France of American appd and The apples are here cored. sllceu eor ar dried, sent to France, and eflere roa verted into cider. Carbonic aciu ror is added with yeast and a little nasS, ";s. ing powder, and some of the conn ,nder seurs smack their lips over It, aara the delusion that it is real caalnp"e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

REAR ADMIRAL c. s. BADGEk
 commanding the American Wafsh,ps as in MeXiCan waters, who is soon 'o Ds recalled to American waters. huillo.' in Washington intimate that nun u';l, Der of the ships of Badgers fleet ';aa "m, also be ordered from Mexico, leavm' .,;n Funston's forces and Admiral "m slows Flying Squadron" on sua'N during the mediation proceedings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Simple Law of GravitatIon.

Under the law of gravitation drops or lqIld in falling tend to spherical form as rain from the clouds. and in the case of shot the molten lead is poured though perforated Colanders at the top Of the tower, which assist 'n giving spherical shape.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Sending stamns.

When enclosing stamp in q let Ter, instead of moisteaing the corner to attach 1t to the paper, just moist en spot in the center. The removal of a small part of tho adhesive sub. stance from the center will not impair the rest of the stamp. whereas the corner Is very often destroyed in dc. tsehipS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
cauaht In Deception.

Friend-"So your husband mas Os- T deceiving you, eh?" Mrs. HenpeIh h,m "Yes, tue wretch! I used to glvo and a dime fer his car fare every aa" mcs I find he's h4en walking to tho and spending the money."-sA1e'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
70 Heal Chapped skins.

Skins that have been chapped and made rough by exposure can be re- lieved by applying with bit of old linen d lotion consisting of one ounce Of rose water, half an ounce of gycer. inc, half a teaspoontul of horax. and three drops of henzoin~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Chickens at S1O At,,eee

The La Fleche fowls of France. says a writer in the Country Gentleman. are in demand in very wealtsy house. aoids and in high-class cafes. Fine specimens sometimes bring ten dol iars' and very general price is five collars each. Probably no other coun. try has market for chickens at sucb prices; the French gourmet :l.ust have what he wants regardless of cost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Mrs. LapsIlnq Explains.

"We're always careful about these contiguous diseases" said Mrs. Lap. sling When Johnny had got we'll of candles and disconcerteds the house from top to bottom" ."-Chicago Trib une.
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Could Hardly Claim Credit.

-Minister-"So you've turned over . new leaf Sandy I was indeed glad to see you>pt our prayer meeting last night Sandy (village reproDate)- "Is that wnaur I wis? l did'na ken whaur had been efter left the pub" -Londoa Opinion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
Dull Fceling-SwOIlen Hands and Feet.
 Due to Kidney Trouble.

Your kidneys need help when your hands and feet thicken, swell up, and you feel dull and sluggish. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They are tonic, stimu- lating and strengthening a,d restore your kidneys to healthy nol ''al ac- ton. Try them. Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

began on my scalp caus- ing my hair to fall out,
 then 1t went over my entire body. The itching and burning were so bad
 that I scratched and made sores. My clothing made the burning on my body more intense. My skin looked as If 1t had been
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

The most extreme case of early rls- ing heard from lately is that of the United States senate, which has voted to begin work at 1 a. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

In spite of the Mellen revelations, the stockholders meeting Of most ed by gathering consisting of the president and three elevator boys.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

It is believed the farmers will con- sent to sell direct to the consumer if the latter will pay little higher prices than the retail store charges.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

When your clo,hes neeu hv first ing dressing, or repairing. ,.;te e' star clags workmen. call Whi.o oall at Pres ing Club, phone lo4l' o' s.26 St 1894 N-2 w 9th avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

The A. B. c. mediators have scored d triumph in persuading Huerta not to invade Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31
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If you are not member, enlist i'm mediately.
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TETTER ON SCALP
 COULD NOT SLEEP
Went Over Entire Body. itching and Burning. Large White B|is- ters. Hair Fell Out. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

R. F. D. No. 4. Linden, Tenn.-"C Cuti-
 cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured me of a terrible skin trouble called letter. It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

GFNTLEMEN'S SHOES.
 LOT 1.-Boyden Oxfords, Ill patent leather only, regular $6.5C Shoe; we'll close @1 ESN out this lot at only.Y Aa"TO
 LOT 2-Boyden OXfords in tan only, regular $6.50 Shoe, in button or VV Uh lace only SYAIUU
 LOT 3-Walk Over OXfords, in patent leather and tan, regu- lar $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50; we are closing out this % Ah line, your choice -..... ...YGsTO
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Issued Every Morning Except Monday.

When the attention of the Graphic is called to any mis.statement of facts, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully Dc made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-31

LADIES' OXFORDS AND
 PUMPS
 LOT 4-Ladies' Oxford Pumps, tan, calf, brown, gray buck and rcd kid, regular $4.00 values; while V1 QN they last .........,...-.Y i'OO LOT 5-Ladies' Patent leath- CT, black vici, brown vici, welt and turned sole, regular $3.5O and $4.00 values, V1 Hk your choice ......-....-..-Y ITO LOT 6-OXfords and Pumps, patent vici kid and tan, welt and turned sole, regular $4.OO
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Subscription Price.
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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-30

Down at Braidentown in Manitee
county there was last week establish
ed the Evening Journal. Its editor
and manager is Hon. J. H. HUMPHREYS,
an experienced newspaper man and
politician who among his other duties
70 home and native land is now serv-
ing as postmaster of his town. He is
q live-wire editor or anything else he
chooses to undertake, and his section
is to be congratulated that he has I'M
dertaken to give them daily newspa-
per. 1t had been running week
when this notice was written, and
every number has been all that the
most exacting could ask. 1t will be
in the class with the. best dallles OF
Florida, and much better in makeup
and matter than some. Besides
Braidentown, the Evening Journal has
Palmetto and Manitee for its field, the
one across the river and he latter
beginning at a point where Braiden-
town leaves off, three good towns
but for daily newspaper purposes, vlr-
tually one.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-30
WATCHFUL WAITING.

These two words, taken from Presl-
dent Wilson's own definition of his
Mexican policy, furnished the text Tor
innumerable attacks, sometimes angry,
sometimes witty, and generally reck-
less, by those advocates of do some
thing" policy, who are not accustomed
to count the cost-to oilers.
This generation of Americans has no
pel sonal knowledge of the meaning OF
war on a large scale. The Impressive
spectacle of Europe in combat has had
an effect on the pubic mind that it
never could have gained from histo-
ries or from tales of grandfathers.
The President, unmoved by clamor,
has adhered to "watchful waiting" 80
far we have avoided war. 1t may be
that "watchful waiting" will see the
possibility of it between Mexico and
ourselves finally pass. At least it is a
policy that will not precipitate that
great disa 'er.-New York Herale
IndO.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-30

oct Inducements for the settler 10 To-
cate in this state is the diversity Oh
its productions; it is a leader III early
fruits and vegetables for the standard
market crops, as well as producing
MANY fruits not grown in other states.
In topography the lands are nowhere
very much elevated above sea Level,
hut are sufficiently rolling to require
Int little drainage, and that only IN
the lowest portions. The soil may
he classed as hammock, pine land, high
and fiat woods, prairie and muck OF
reclaimed lands, and as all a sandy
loan underlaid with clay. In acreage
the nine lands are largely in excess OF
anv other type. All of these types
of lands are easily cultivated and are
very responsive to intelligent cultiva'
ton.
The commission appointed by Gov
ernor Trammell to prepare an exhibit
at the San Francisco exposition for the
state of Florida has realized that the
lob is too big a one for any body OF
men to tackle and has given up the
task. the decision having been reach
ed at a meeting of the commission held
in Jacksonville.
Three auto loads of Palatka boosters
went to East Palatka where at the
public school house the East Palatka
farmers were holding meeting pre-
liminary to the formation of an associ
alton for mutual protection and bene
81
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-30
Would Remove WheeIer's Remains

General Bennett II. Young, COM
mander if chief of the United Confed-
crate veter ms, who has been in Mo
bile from his home. Louisville. attend
ing the reunion of the Alabama Di
vision, L. {. ". in an address to his
old comrades, urged the people of
Alabama to have the ashes of Cen
eral Joe Wheeler moved from the r
present res ing place near Arlington
cemetery, Washington, to Alabama.
his native state.
Oliver Wendell Holmes was stroInng
on the beach one day when he began
chatting with little girl who was
building pyramids of sand. His charm
of personality had its customary effect
and the child soon slipped her hand in
his and walked with him. By and by
the little one said she must return to
her mother.
"Goodby. my dear" said Mr.. Holmes
land when mother asks you where
you have been tell her that you have
been walking on the beach with 0livef
Wendell Holmes"
The great name was absolutely IN,
known to the child, but she recognized
the courtesy in the words Of her stran
ger friend and was not to be outdone
His pleasant smile and bow acquired
quaint gravity as initiated by tht
child She replied:
And when you go home and the,
ask you where YOU have been tel
them that you were walking on tn,
| h"N'h ''-v Susanna Brown"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-30
FARM TO CITY
MAIL SERVICE.

The parcel post service between the
producer in the country and the con-
sumner in the city is steadily growing,
according to reports from the post
office department. This announce
ment is based on the result of investl-
cations into what has taken place
the past six months in dozen cities;
10 of these were set apart in March
for special work and two others were
added in July. None of these cities
are in Florida.
How is it worked?
Postmasters in the smaller towns IN
contiguous farming areas prepare
lists of farmers and others who wish
to sell their products direct to city
buyers via the parcel post. These
lists are forwarded to the postmaster
of the large city, who prints them and
has them distributed by his letter car
riers. Thus producer and customer
are brought together as closely as 1t
is possible to do by mall. and, the cost
per found being known, it is easy
to transact business, cutting out mid
dle-men and saving the cost of severa
landings.
There was considerable opposition
on the part of retail grocers and com
mission men, in the cities selected b!
the postoffice department to eXtenc
farm-to-city trading, to having tn
government publish and circulate
without cost these lists Of farm pro
ducers. But the postoffice depart
ment insisted that it was doing moth
ing detrimental to public interests ant
persisted in the work
Commission men and retail grocer
have not been seriously affected thu
far bv this effort to reduce the cos
of living. They have an advantag
in being able to show what they ar
selling. and the parcel post law ha
made them careful in their bushes:
Proper packing is an essential !
the delivery of farm produce in goo
order and in this respect the averag
farmer is very much lacking. Whel
ever possible country postmaster
are now being instructed in what
accept and what to refuse, and thi
knowledge they are expected to pas
on to farmers, so that eventually fam
produce will be properly packed.