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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

anv other. continent. The follow
ers of Cortez reported that the lndl-
ans chewed a gum to quench thlrst
and relieve exhaustion. They OBTAIN
Ell it from the sopotetree by tapping
ard today the manner OF gathering
the sap is in close analogy to the
process of gathering maple sugar Ill
New England. The tree is lnoigeh-
CTS to the northern countries OF
South America, Central America, anu
especially in Mexico, the last hamea
furnishing about six-sevenths OF the
entire supply consumed annually IN
the United States.
The sapote tree is usually found IN
groups, frequently grows 10 a height
OF 40 to so feet, is generally very
straight, and has a long, clear length
when makes it most desirable Iof
timber. The wood is OF redaish
mahogany color, is quite hard, heavy:
compact in texture, and fine gralAea'
Door stills and frames of this remark
able wood have been unearthed III
the prehistoric runis OF UXmal ana
found to be in an excellent state OF
preservation. The wood is in de-
mand today by cabinet makers, Whc
employ it in the manufacture of nigh
grade furniture and household fit
tings.
The fruit, the sapodilla pear, was
once very popular in Latin American
markets, but the constant denlanc
for the gum and the consequent tap
| ping so reduced the size and quaint
| IT, of the fruit that it has become al
most a negligible product.
Throughout the rainy season, wh!l'
| the sap is up, the tapping is done
! by the "chicleros," whose only nipple
ments are a machete and piece o
rope. The rope is fastended abcu'
the waist and slipped around tree
| leaving the chiclero's hands free tt
make the V-shaped inclsions spirl
II all around the tree. SThe sa!
runs along the incisions aad is col
| lected in cups at the base. 1t looks
like milk at first but soon turns K
yellowish color and thickens to the
consistency of treacle. 1t is collect
ed and boiled in a rather primitive
manner in large kettles, and whe.
it has reached the proper consistcn
cy it is kneaded and the surplus
moisture expressed. 1t is then mould
eli into large loaves and is ready fol
shipment. When it reaches the fac
tories in the United States it is mix
ed and boiled in large copper kettle:
tn required consistency, flavorins
extracts such an vanilla, peppermint
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
n INE BLUFF
ROGRESS
ROSPERITY
CLEANLINESS On THE RAILROAD

The railroads have had their trou-
bles, which produces an economical
pcint OF view. Mops, brooms, and
the services of scrub women costs
money. Some Of the roads, notably
the Erie, recently reached point OF
desperation where they. proposed to
emit the washing of car windows, as
an emergency measure OF retrencn-
mcnt. They were informed by the
pvblic utility commission that clean
car windows are necessary to proper
service.
railroads differ greatly. Some OF
tho richer roads conciliate perhaps
for high fares by delightful spot
lessness. Their toilet rooms shine
Scrubbers are constantly roofing for
dirt at the larger stations. 1t is good
business. People do not like to don
overalls when they 60 travelling. The
mantle OF cleanliness covers many
sins.
The majority OF the roads are care
less. They excuse themselves on the
ground that whenever the man with
the broom goes along, some tobacco
splitter carefully deposits his cud on
tl,t floor that has just been cleaned
There is something in that, too.
But a high degree of cleanliness is
worth working for. Merchants cater
ing to the general public find the
same difficulty with filthy people
Lut they do not therefore omit to
sweep their floors. A dirty store
window would drive away trade.
The one compensation for the achS
bones of railroad journey is the
pleasure of looking out the Windows
a. Gods country. An unwashet
window neutralizes that pleasure. Al
urswept floor and unbrushed seats
convey an impression Of dinginess ant
discomfort. They are left handed
advertising that spells decay. Public
service commissions that have mad
the railroads quit such pennywls'
economies confer benefit on tn
stockholders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

(The following humorous account
of the Mexican demand that the Unit
I ed States outposts surrender and the
subsequent surrender is from the per
O: a London Express correspondent.
We had red hot fight today-ano
| our war correspondents covered them
selves with glory. l wish l could
say that the troops were equally sue
cessful, but as a matter of fact they
had fewer opportunities. 1T was like
| this. At the pumping station, upon
| which this city chiefly depends Tor
| it's water supply, and which is some
nine miles on the other side of no
where, is an American outpost of 25O
maries.
To them appeared suddenly, out OF
the blue, two Mexican calvarymeH.
under white flag. They explained
that they represented mixed force
o. five hundred federals, and that
unless the outpasts surrendered
within ten minutes, things would
happen.
The commander of the marines re-
piled that in that case they had bet
tel return before the ten minutes
were up-which they did. There after
the marines waited for three-quarters
of an hour-and nothing happened.
They heard, however five shots fired
from somewhere, which presumably
represented the Mexican army. One
of the marines thought he saw some
thing, so he fired too, and did not MI
if. And that was the end of the en-
gagement.
There is not much in this story
write about, but the effect upon our
war correspondents was extraordl-
nary. Our numbers, including latest
arrivals, must now be somewhere
about seven hundred and not one
of them but was in himself a perfect
AZ of activity. Never was seen sucn
a. buckling on of swords and spurs
and breastplates and cowboy hats
and accoutrements generally.
And there arose at once the ques-
ton horses. The pumping sta
ton. as | have said, is nine miles on
the other side of nowhere. Some OF
US as was only natural, took CABS
to be charged later to expense az
count Others as being more proper
" military decided to buy or hlre
horses One gentleman, my very gooo
friend, was luckier than the common
atty. He met Mexican gentleman
of shabby appearance, in the street,
riding upon a four-legged anlm aaa
ahout the size of Create Dane. lie
annroached him at once, and after a
sririted contest, purchased the AMI
NAL for $35 CMexican0 which at the
present rate of exchange is about
hounds 15c., a price which included
saddle, briddle and other lacidentals
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas wonder 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 men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles In children. If not
sold by your druggist, will be sent
by mail on receipt Of $1.U0. Ons
small bottle is two months treat
ment, and seldom fails to perfect a
cure. Send for testimonials from
ta1s and other state. E. w. Hall,
1920 Dive street, st. Louis, Mo. Sold
by druggists. 10-12-tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
Railroad Superintendent Dies.

Washington, June 29.-Friends OF
Alexander Stewart, general superin-
tendent of motive power and equip
ment of the Southern Railway, were
shocked today to learn through cable
advices of his death in Paris yester-
day. His death is, believed to have
been due to liver complaint, for which
he had gone abroad to be treated. Mr..
Stewart was born in Fort Wayne, Ind,
AZ years ago, and was widely known
in railroad circles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
1918 4 RECORD YEAR In TIMBER
RESERVATION.

The most notable progress yet re-
corded i'll the chemical treatment OF
timber to prevent decay was made IN
1879, according to a report recently
issued By the American wood pre-
servers association in cooperation
viii the forest service OF the de-
rartment Of agriculture.
The report states that ninty-three
wCod-preserving plants in 1913 con-
sumed over s1C8 million gallons OF
crcsote oil, twenty-six million pounds
O. dry zinc chloride, and nearly four
million gallons of other liquid pre-
seryatives. With these the plants
treated over 1873 million cubic feet
81 timber, or about % per cent more
taan in 1912. The output from adj
d;tional plants unrecorded would in
crease the totals given.
lmpregnation of wood with oils
ard chemicals to increase its resist
once to decay and insect attack, ths
report goes on to say is an :ndustr,
which which has become importan
III the United States only in recen
years. In Great Britain and most Q
tic European countries PRACTICAL.
every wooden cross-tie and telephon,
u telegraph pole receives preserva
tive treatment. In, the United State
lssg than 20 per cent Of the 135 mil
lion crosssties annually consumes
ere treated, and the proper treatmell
n ~ antiuai consumption Of fou
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
July i MISCHIEF.

The American people are not ordl-
nsrily much afraid Of noise. City
life. with it's steam whistles and
hanging trolley cars, is more popular
tEan rural scenes with their pastoral
quiet.
The protest against the old Fourth
sdoings would never. have attained
fheadway on the basis of noise alone.
Il: was rather the lawlessness, the de-
fiant destruction Of property, the
needless injury to human life and
faculties.
Cannon crackers and dynamite caps
were skillful effort of ammunition
companies to market their goods.
These sold readily to young smartles
who lacked brains enough to make
themselves conspicuous in useful
wcys. The tolerant public could stand
noise, but it is. not sensible to pay
hospital bills indefinitely.
Millions Of dollars Of property are
burned up annually in July mis-
chief. The hoodlum element would
never 20 out in g vacant space and
have a safe bonfire, Buildings must
be endangered to make it Interesting
The public is learning that it settles
the bills when the insurance preml-
ums come around.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
MaderOs to Arkansas.

% Fort Smith, June 30.-Members af
tie family of the late Mexican presi-
dent, Madero, are to find a haven in
Arkansas, it was ann 2Incad today.
They have engaged quarters at all
exclusive hotel at Sulphur Springs,
and intend passing the summer in the
mountains near that ciry. 1t is said
their party will include the widow
OF the former president, two 1a'icilt-
ers and two sons, and that they may
eventually retire to thisstateto live.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
A PONDEROUS PONDEROSA.
Capt. \. \. Roberts Displays Speci.
men Weighing 21s Pounds.

Capt. n. n. Roberts brought to The
Graphic yesterday handsome speci-
men of the Pondercsa tomato, grown
in his garden at 613 West Thirteenth
avenue. The tomato weighed 2h
pounds, was we'll ripened and amply
sufficient to serve ten people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
lime 30 IN HISTORY.

1S15-Allied army from the heights OF
Belleville, commenced their at
tacks on Paris.
1S32-Silistria, in Bulgaria, surrender
ed to the Russians.
1S64-A mine was exploded under the
Confederate defenses in front OF
Petersburg, Va, and an attempt
was made by the Federals to
carry the entertainments during
the confusion that ensued.
1SS2-Execution of Charles Guiteau,
the assassin of President Gar
field.
1s9s-The cruiser "Charleston," with
three transports of the first
Philippines expedition arrived
at Cavite in Manila Bay.
1913-Many thousand civil war veter-
ans encamped at Gettysburg for
the semi-centennial celebration
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

sistent in your absence from church,
"Weel," replied John, tits just ike
this-the sermons are over lang for
me-"
"John. john" wrathfully cried the
minister, you'll dee and you'll go to
a place where you'll hear no sermon,
long or Short
"Ah, weel, maybe that will be, re-
piled the phlegmatic John; "but I'm
sure it'll no be for want of meenis-
ters"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

raise to Is cents hundred without
protest if the companies could show
that they were losing money, but to
shoot the price up so per cent is just
a little too big burden for t.la con-
srmer."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

Assistant Secretary Sweeney of the
interior department rejoices in the
Christian name "Bo." If things don't
50 right in the department, the coua-
try expects to hear Bo peep.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

President Wilson will never have
to write any apology for strong
language used when he is almost hit
by golf balls, as "Tut tut" is not
against the rules of any country cluo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

Fathers day was not generally
celebrated, owing to fathers ungeler-
Gus refusal to shell out the funds
for this purpose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

From the fiowery character of
Gen. Carranza's state papers, it will
be perceived that he could write a
very affecting high school valedlc-
tory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

It may be too hot to work in a
comfortable chair in shady office,
but not too hot to sit out on the harI
and sunny baseball bieachers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

A bilious, half-sick feeling, los o,s
If energy, and constipation D .;sins
can be relieved with surR''s me
promptness by using HERBlNI t ~
first dose brings Improvement = s,s ~
doses puts the system IN 1lhe ss,a Nv
Gus condition. Price QUO. DUN "
w T.. Dewoody & CO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

The small boy Is now carefully
loo ating the residences of people who
object to noise, for use on July 4.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

All the girls have to do to be per-
fcctly proper is to have bathing suit:
in which they can't swim.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30

Many students are continuing their
regular scholastic work this summer
by playing baseball.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
SOME SENSE AND
SOME NONSENSE
Keep a SHaf Upper Lip.

In the July American Magazine APP
appears a story of man who met so
many reverscs that he was in danger
of becoming discouraged. A friend
offered him job at sixty-five dollars
week with chance of advancement,
at the same time giving him the fol-
lowing advice:
Don't let little things kick you
down. l failed three times before
got a real start"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-30
Plenty Of Company.

There was an old Scottish pagan in
small village who could be by no
means persuaded to attend church.
One day the minister met him and
began:
"How is it, John. you are so per-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
SOLVED.

Il see q judge has ruled that
woman shouldn't spend more on
clothes than on rent"
well, then, we shall have to pay
a bigger rent"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
Some Thoughts of March

7DASH1NGTON might have been
AL born in March and saved
w crowding Lincoln so-closely.
But for the man who made the first
almanac we might have had March
come after July.
Fish will be running in few days
more. They will run away from the
hook, of course.
That lost collar will prob
ably be found in taking the ashes
out of the cellar this month.
String-beans are a foot high In
Cuba at this date, but can't the U. S.
Boast of picked pigs feet the year
round?
They are ready to make maple
sugar up in Vermont. The first train
load of sorghum has been shipped
from New Orleans.
The first spring robin is here. Of
course He has to be somewhere,
even if he wears rubber boots and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
A March Mistake

TN his den in the rocks mighty
big bear
] Had slept him three months with
never a care;
When he opened his eyes one morning
to. say:
"I'll be hanged but she's here, the
merry old May
I'm seeming the buds of the gentle
old spring.
I'm hearing the robin as sweetly
they sing;
The crocus is lifting it's beautiful
head,
Old winter is over and certainly
dead.
"A walk I will take all over the
I know there are roses around to be
seen;
I'll dig up some CLANS and have
light lunch,
The month it is May, and that is my
hunch." '
And out he did canter to meet big
biz.
And to feel that his toes were likely
to friz;
And to find that the rain and the
hail and the snow
Were raising the devil with things
here below.
He was rolled in drift and pelted
with hail
His ears were near frozen, and so was
his tail; p a ....
He had thought it was May, the son
of gun,
When the month it was March and
the winter begun.
Don't be in a hurry to WOO the glad
spring
Keep your undershirt on, don't take
off a thing;
For March is a month that hateth
to scOOt, .-..,
And winter hangs on like a dog to a
ID root. 70
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A FUTuRIsT.

Burleigh.-"The last time I saw
Potter. he was deeply absorbed in a
still-life study" .,=
Hurleigh-"I was not aware that
he went in for painting
Burleigh-"He doesn't. He was
trying to get some motion into his
stalled automobile" ...
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17

keeps warm with a horse blanket.
Don't mistake the scrape of tho
snow-shovel for the song Of a blue
bird. There's foot Of snow for you
to clean off after breakfast.
Don't fool yourself into believing
that half a ton Of coal will last you
to May or that the dealer has come
down any in price. Make It two tons
and half.
Be good. Be patient. Be hopeful.
Just think if you were down there
where the thermometer always stands
at 500 above! -t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
A FRIEND IN NEED

VAJ HEN a fellows doing fine,
w Making his finances shine,
Wearing e'er a broad brim smil
Underneath a brand new tile,
Dressed in tailor fitted clothes.
Knocking out his daily woes,
Sailing through this world of ours
On river strewn with flowers,
Singing songs Of careless joy,
'Tisn't then he needs you, boy.
WHEN a fellows down and out.
w Gone up the financial spout,
Trousers baggy at the knee,
Dwelling on his misery. ...
Sitting on the bench alone, -
no error of his own,
Hungry for another chance
In the swift commercial dance,
Vision on the mark he missed
That is when he needs your fist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-17
NOT THE REAL THIN0

I -----
Ill never smoke tobacco.
It's such a filthy weed.
I'll never put it in my mouth"
Said little Robert Reed.
Be it said, he kept his word
All the years he was alive,
For the cigars that Robert smoked
Cost him just three for five.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-15

the malignant face of John Boyden.
The young man sighed. Then with a
bow he silently left the house.
It seemed as If amid that terrible
blow to his pride, his hopes, his 10y
atty he was crushed. blinded, stunned.
He was sick at heart. He could not
yet face the world. Bliss turned at
the doorway and struck out, not for
the public street, but to reach the
quiet, shady lane at the side of the
garden reach. He wished to be alone.
TO think, to recover from the rude
shock that had revealed Cleora Boy
den In her true colors.
A light form had crossed the gar
dent a moment previous, but he was
too absorbed to note its presence. Out
in the deserted lane he chose a grassy
spot beside the hedge and buried his
face in his hands IN painful thought
In a single day he had seen the
business OF years go by the board.
There had been the consolation, how
ever, that the assets had paid on
every dollar Of debt-that Is, with
his own private inherited fortune
thrown in. He believed in Cleora. He
had anticipated that. like a true wom-
an, she would sympathize with him
in his affection, comfort and encour-
age him. How cruelty was he disap-
pointed!
Suddenly Bliss lifted his head in
sharp surprise. Some one was sob
bling on the other side OF the hedge.
Then came the words:
And, oh, Midgetl How cold and
cruel they were! After all his love for
Cleora and his noble loyalty to his
friend! They have thrown him out
on the cold world just as Uncle John
said | would have TO go. Oh, cruel!
cruell And Mr. Bliss was SO kind TO
u.s."
Peering through the hedge Bliss
made out young girl caressing a pet
kitten and confding TO the purring ami.
NAL her hearts grief. He knew Dor.
othy Lane well--a poor relative of the
naughty Cleora- He had pitied her
life Of drudgery, and once when Miss
Boyden was away had thoughtful,
strolled up to the place with boz
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-15
Father of Photography.

The inventor of the process Of pho
Biography was Louis Daguerre, born at
Cormeilles, France. in 1888. lie was
first employed painting scenes for the
theater, and while thus at work he
discovered the method of representing
night and day by the illumination of a
transparent canvas painted on both
sides. This was in 1922, but as early
as 1914 Nicephore Niepce had made
some experiments Of photography on
metal. In 1926 he and Daguerre be-
came partners, but in few years the
former died, leaving Daguerre 10 de-
velop the remarkable art. The French
government gave the medal Of the
Legion of Honor 10 the inventor o.
the daguerreotype.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-15
Observation-Disclosures.
DOLLApFORDOLLA
BY SELMA ELIZABETH HIGGINS.

"A clean slate. Mr.. Boyden," pro
claimed Warven Bliss with a great
sigh Of satisfaction and relief. Il be-
gin life all over again"
you are a fooll" growled Samuel
Boyden.
Il hope Cleora does not share in the
same sentiment" observed Bliss,
hopefully.
She will when she knows the de-
tailsl" stormed Boyden. why, what
sense or reason was there in your
shouldering the Evans claims That
$4,000 was charged as a debt due the
company, not you. It's a shame, an
outraged That was your individual
money, and it would have set you and
Cleora up at housekeeping, 1t would
have furnished capital to start up
again, and now"
Mr.. Boyden choked up at a memory
Of the fearful blunder Bliss had COM
mitted in being honest and proving
the true man.
Il did just what was right" replied
Bliss very quietly, but with implaca-
BILE conviction. When sold my best
friend, Ross Evans, $4,000 worth OF
material to build the dam at Moreton.
| knew 1t was a risk. could not con-
sent to charge the company for line
of credit that might not be met. I
guaranteed the bill. The dam was
a failure. The money is gone. paid
1t. That ends it-paid dollar for dol.
lar, and it's a clean slate and a clean
heart, and I'm glad I could do IT."
"Humbug!" snorted old Boyden.
Sentiment" spoke up new voice,
and Warren Bliss stood fairly electri-
fed as the woman to whom he was
engaged appeared at the door Of the
room. The mask was down now. 1t
was the cruel contempt In that dark
siren face that told Bliss that he had
escaped a precipice.
you will understand, l think" she
said frigidly, extending their engage
ment ring. "Since you think more Of
others in divesting yourself of your
means than of me, you show your shall
low regard"
"Cleora! Cleora!" cried Bliss poign-
antly, hurt to the soul, but she turned
from him. There was no sympathy in
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-15
Dread OF An Operation.

N. Manchester, Ind.-Mrs. Eva
Bashore. Of this place, says; II suf-
fered female misery Of every des-
cription. Two doc ors attended me,
and advised an operation. lost
weight until ! weighed only ninety
pounds. Threaded an operation. and /,
instead, began to take Cardui. In a
short time. gained 25 pounds, and
feel as we as ever did. Crdui, |
am sure. saved my life" Cardui
is to-day used in thousands of homes,
where it relieves pain and brings
back strength and ambition. 1t is
a women's medicine, for woman
ailments, and you are urged to try
it foryour troubles. Ask your drug
gist. He will tell you about Cardui.
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