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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
LOUISIANA DARKIES
COINED word 'JITNEY'
Is Derived from "Jett0n," Anglicized
from French Term for Chips
Used In Gambling Houses.

There has been more Or less mys-
terry and some dispute as to the orr
gin Of the word, ''jitney." as applied
to the five-cent piece and which mas
recently come into vogue in connec-
ton with automobiles and buses
operated on the basis of "jitney"
fare. While not of common usage,
the word was not infrequently heard
as a slang expression long before the
"iitney" automobile was thought Of
One claim has it that it had an ORR
entail origin and came from the Pa
cific coast where it was Chinese
and Japanese term for a nickel.
According to William Fl. T. Shade,
old time minstrel man, Louisiana is
entitled to the credit for the origin of
the word, ''jitney," says the Shreve-
port Times. Shade was musician,
manager advance agent, actor, poet,
author, theatrical man, printer, re-
porter, composer, song writer, and
much else. He was business manager
of the old Cleveland and Harverly
MINISTRIES in the palmy days of Minis
treldom, cornet soloist, band master
with circuses, business manager
press agent and saxaphone soloist
orchestrator and a few. other things
for Signor Liberati. He ought to
know.
He says thd word jitney is derived
from the word jetton, a word Angli-
cized from the French and meaning a
small metal disc used in French
gambling houses instead of checks.
The word is in good usage in English
and is found in Webster
According to Shade minstrel
troupe was playing in Lake Proyi-
dence, La. many years ago. Some
of the negroes in that district had
secured a supply of these metal discs
probably from some New Orleans OF
Baton Rouge French gambling house
The discs We're about the size Of 6
nickle. and when the box office mar
came to count up the receipts from
the gallery he found quart or two
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Protection for such hogs.
to another is probably the surest way
of carrying the disease. However,
when hogs that die of cholera are al
lowed to lie In the open and decay,
birds. dogs or any animal that comes
in contact with them can very easily
carry the disease to the surrounding
country. .
Crows and birds that carry the in
lection on their feet can easily visit
dozens Of feeding lots in a day, thus
injecting. the healthy herds. Dogs
quite frequently carry the infection by
running through different pens. BY
merely walking through infected pens
or handling infected hogs, may may
spread the disease to- herds that have
not been infected before.
Sometimes the farmer is at loss to
know how his hogs became infected
when all the hogs in the immediate
vicinity are healthy. This can usually
be explained by one Of the factors pre-
viously mentioned, namely, that it has
been carried from infected pens many
miles away by birds, dogs, men and
other agencies. G. l.. Macarthur.
Arkansas Experiment Station.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Mr. ". II. CLANCY. r. F. d. 2
sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co.. Va,
writes: For the past twelve months
have been a sufferer from catarrh
of the head. Since taking four bot
ties Of your Peruna 1 feel like a
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We have thousands Of testimonials
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Those who object to liquid med'-
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
BEST THEATRE.

Monday-"Roselyn," Vitagraph
special feature in two parts, is an en-
thralling story of how one mans am
bition and selfishness almost wreck
ed the lives of all with whom he
came in contact.
Miriam Nesbitt, Viola Dane and the
Edison players present the single
reel drama. "The Portrait in the
Attic" 1t is an appealing story that
will find ready response in the
hearts of all who see it.
PATSY in Town" is another OF
those clever Luban comedies that are
making such hit.
Tuesday-Edward Abeles, the we'll
known and popular comedian, has the
leading role in Paramount-Iasky fea-
ture. "After Fife" five-part picturi-
cation of the modern comedy hit by
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
All advance notices furnished by
Theatres.
"THE SPOILERS.,'
Rex Beacl's Masterpiece to Be Shown
at Best Wednesday and Thursday.

Rex Beach wrote nothing more
thrilling, more powerful in its grip,
more typical of the stirring life in the
great outdoors, than "Fhe Spoilers, -
films of which will be shown at thu
Best theatre here Wednesday and
Thursday
There are eight reels, and two hours
is consumed, almost without notice,
because of the intense virility of the
story, the picturesque surroundings
and the life-like representation of the
various characters by the stars who
have made the picture-play.
The films are by the Seligs, and
William Farnum appears as Clients
ter. Kathlyn Williams is Cherry Ma
lotte, Bessie Eyton as Helen Chester
and well known movie ARTISTS take all
the other parts.
The story is familiar. 1t deals
with the conspiracy formed by dis
honest politicians to gain control oil
the richest mines of Alaska, through
a dishonest judge and illegal cour
proceedings. and the entire series Of
scenes, from the start, at the steam
ship pier at Seattle to the finale a.
Nome, are faithfully depicted, ma
chinery, costumes and actions al
having been worked out with tn
greatest care to detail
Thousands have read Rex Beach,
work. Thousands more have seel
the demonstrations of these books, OF
the legitimate stage. Hundreds o
| thousands are now witnessing tn
photoplay reproductions of the mos
extensively staged presentation o
the dramas, unusually long runs be
ing the occurrence everywhere.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
HOW HOG CHOLERA
GETS IN YOUR HERD
DISEASE SCATTERED OVER CON-
MUNITY BY DOGS, BIRDS, FEET
OF PEOPLE, AND OTHER
AGENTS.

Hog cholera, one of the most dan.
gerous and infectious diseases, and
which usually spreads to all the herds
in the neighborhood when once it has
appeared, always starts from sick
herd or previous infection in the pens,
but never spontaneously in the herd
or without the animal having once
IN contact with the living organisms
that cause the disease.
The disease is scattered over the
community in various ways. The re-
movai Of infected hogs from one farm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

William C. and Cecil B. DeMille. II
tells in a most amusing w4y of a
compact a man makes with the s. S.
s, q blackhand society, 10 kill him
and collect the life insurance and pay
it over to the girl whose fortune he
thinks he has squandered in reckless
speculation. When he learns that the
fortune has doubled. he does not
want 10 die. but the S. S. s.. is de-
termined to carry out its bargain
hence all the fun in the picture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
BAD SEED OR BUGS, WHICH?
Combat Southern Corn Root Worm
Which IL Prevalent in Arkansas,

Although the scotsman Is blamed
for every poor stand OF corn and cot
ton, an investigation will show in
many cases the poor stand is caused
by either wire worm or by the South
srn corn root worS. These insects
and the cut worm are to be controlled
to q great extent by common sense
farm practices.
Wire worms are long, slender vel
lowish or brown grubs, with smooth,
glossy and unusually large bodies.
They are the insects which bore In
to q kernel Of corn or cotton seed.
or In fact any kind of seed, usually at
the time that 1t Is terminating. These
worms are the larvae OF the BEETLES
which are variOusly known as jack.
snapers, click-beetles. snap-jacks or
Mexican heas. The most important
step In the control of this insect ia
late summer or fall breaking, the
earlier the better. After breaking, the
land should be allowed to lay in fal-
low for about month. during which
time 1t should be plowed thoroughly
a number OF times. 1t may be seeded
in the fall with some cover crop. In
order to lessen the damage to growing
crops one should practice anything
that will hasten the growth OF the
plants. This Is to get them past the
stage when they are In the most dan.
ger.
Southern corn root worms or drill
worms. These are slender, yellowish,
white grubs about one-half an incl,
long, which drill into corn stalks and
cause them to wilt or even die. They
are the larvae or grub Of the little
green cucumber beetle SO common dur.
ing the growing season. Where they
are numerous enough to warrant spe-
cial treatment the only practical
means OF controlling them is to plant
the corn late. about May 5, for the
southern part Of the state, May II for
the central part, and May ~ for THE
northwestern corner. Land should be
well drained, we'll cultivated and we'll
fertilized to avoid injury.
Geo. G. Becker,
Entomologist University of Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
ORPHEO THEATRE,

Offers for Monday, Evelyn Nesbitt
Thaw and her son, William Russell
Thaw, in a fve-part Lubin attraction.
Tuesday-Helen Gardner will be
featured.
Wednesday-Ch Chaplain, also
Ruth Roland.
Thursday-Lillie Leslie and Jack
Standing appear in a three-act drama.
Friday-The big Essanay cast, in
GLIDING Ruth Stonehouse, Bryant
Washburne and Richard Travers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

of iettons which the negroes referred
to as iitneys. The minstrel men tooF
up the expression, jitney, and used II
when referring to a nickel, and il
spread rapidly, especially among the
negroes who, in many parts of the
country, use no other name for a g.
cent piece.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

1t is OF course possible to keep
drilled corn free Of foreign grass in
the rows but a hundred-mile drive any
summer will not find more OF such
fields than one may count on the fin.
gers of one hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Professor Stewart OF the Pennsyl
vania experiment station holds that
from the standpoint OF the trees the
least harmful are titled leguminous
intercrops, such as peas and beans
"a account Of their favorable nitroyea
md moisture rattous.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

wv. T. tAzbell, ex-postmaster OF
Edwardsport, ind, writes: II suffer-
ed from severe trouble with my kid
neys and back. First bottle of Foley
Kidney Pills gave me relief" Thous-
ands testify that backache, rheuma-
tism, sore muscles, aching joints and
bladder weakness vanished when
Foley Kidney Pills were taken. Mann
Pharmacy
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Even If you have not gotten round
to have little family orchard. you
can't afford to 60 longer without
bed of strawberries, and probably
some raspberries, gooseberries. cur.
rants and other small fruits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
LITTLE P|MP[ES ON
CH|LD'S HEAD
Itched So Badly Could Not Rest.
Covered Whole Top Of Head. Cuti.
cura Soap and Ointment Healed,

Cottage Grove, Tenn.-"W When my little
boys trouble began his head itched and
then broke out in little pimples and itched
SO badly that he could not rest he could.not
sleep at night. We cut his hair just as close
as we could The eruption covered the
whole top Of his head.
We tried different treatments but founc
no relief until we got Cuticura Soap anc
Ointment. | would wash his head with the
Cuticura Soap and then use the Cuticura
Ointment. / could tell that it was getting
better from just few applications. Cuti'
cura Soap and Ointment healed his head
(Signed) Mrs. Athley Riley. Nov. 6, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Come in ana. let us show you the
new Rock Island" Riding and Walk
ing Cultiyator. Observation-Disclosures
Hdw. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Anyone wishing q ou: or sell
Jefferson County Script, call on Chas.
We'll Snnplv Co. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14

Crop Mortgages, and other legal
blanks for sale by Adams Printing
II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
surel, Fad One Good Reason.

Surely Had One Good Reason.
it was. Of course, an Irish paper
Witch was responsible for record
as follows: For sale.
bakers business; good trade; large
oven; present owner been In It for
seven years: good reasons tor leav'
ing"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-14
ACOMPLEXlON SOAP

A skin and hair soap, toilet and nursery
soap - three in one at one price anC
that a very reasonable price based on value
received. Such is Cuticura Soap. Wher
assisted by Cuticura Ointment it does much
to prevent pimples and blackheads, clear
the scalp of dandruff. soften and whittier
the hands and promote the natural beauty
of the skin and hair.
SAMPLE Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request Ad
dress postcard 'Cuticura, Dept. L, Bos.
TOM Sold throughout the world.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28
". l. T. Y. CLUB

A most enjoyable morning was spent on last Friday when Miss Beulah Hesterly entertained the w. I. T Y. Club, at the pretty home of her sis ter, Mrs. Wren Scott, in honor of Miss Mertie Parrish of Morrillton.
 Several very interesting games of Progressive Somerset were played, Misses Elizabeth Beidelman and Delle Few making the highest score.
 At the conclusion of the games the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Wren Scott and Miss Louise Scott served delicious refreshments.
 The guests for the morning, in addi- tion to the honoree, Miss Parrish, and members of the club, were Misses Norma McMIllian, Electa Cantley, Eunice White, Beuna Nichols, Louise Scott, Elizabeth Beidelman, Nellie Bush, Gladys Greeson, Julia Logan, Bernice Warrick (Van Buren), Lydia Hooltzel (Little Rock), Ruth Runner Stanley, Kan.).
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28

Fresh sliced boiled ham and break fast bacon.-Douglas Brook & Co.,. Phone 157. Advt. Patronize the East Side Barbers-- they are handy and will appreciate your trade. Advt. Dr. J. M. Powell returned yesterday from Blevins where he spent the past week on professional business.
 1 have the agency for the Peoples Laundry, Little Rock and will send basket on Monday evenings and par eel post bag Wednesday. If you want your laundry done right let me have it.-Carl Porter, phone 243.
 Advt. Jno. F. Dixon, of Rosston, spent yesterday and this morning in Pres colt attending to business matters. MT. Dixon informs us that they have had an unusual amount of railfall in his community and that crops have suffered a great deal, but that there IS yet a very promising prospect for an abundant yield.
 Do the Nevada county farmers know that they can save overflow corn by cutting it quickly and putting it in- to silo. The Tulsa Silo can be pur- chased from the Junction City Lum- Der Company, Prescott. They have one erected in the north corner of the court yard and when in Prescott you are invited to go there and see it.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28

People still talk hard times. After awhile they will quit. When they do everybody will ask big prices for any thing they have to sell. I have a client with a beautiful home near Prescott that can be had for halr value and easy terms. Several other small places in and near Prescott on terms like paying rent. Good real estate is always a good investment re gardless of what people say about panics and hard times.-H. B. Me Kenzie.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28

haps no man now travelling in Ameri ca is better equipped to deliver this message than Dr. Whitmore.
 After having qualified as a doctor of medicine he was called to China, where he has resided for several years. His successful practice puts him in close touch with some of the most prominent men of that country. By this means he has been able to gather up a great many interesting facts that are gener ally inaccessible to travellers
 He will discuss China from the stand point of experience and personal ob- servation. What pr. Wh.tmore will have to say will not only be interesting, but strong in educational value.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28
REDUCED RATES

Labor Day Celebration Texarksn, Arkansas September 9th 1915 F.' this occasion the Iron Mountain Rail. way will sell tickets Prescott to To, arkana and return for $2.0O. On s.l, September 9th and 9th, bear final ,s turn limit to reach original startn, point prior to midnight of Septembs, 7th.-G. A. Hays, Agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28
WEDNESDAY MORN CLUB

On Wednesday morning at 9:3O, Miss Norma McMillian delightfully."- entertained the Wednesday Morn Club. In spite of the bad weather all the members of the club were present and several guests.
 "500" was the popular game en- joyed by all present, Miss Mary Jones and Miss Nell Bush making the high est score.
 We will deliver The Daily News to you each afternon for ten cents per week.
 We carry a nice line of ready to eat foods. Phone your orders.-Doug- las Brooks & Go. Advt.
 INSURANCE!
 Fire, Tightening and tornado. See J. S. Began, Citizens Bank Bldg.
 Advt. Blue Jay Corn Plasters Remove a Million COrns a month.-15c at Hes terly Drug Store. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28
WOOD FOR SALE

l will take orders and have wood cut any length for heating or cooking to be delivered in September and October.-Phone 202. Advt.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop:-you are next.-Cragan x Cummins Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28
Local News.

J. U. Brown was here today looking after things.
 Fred Galloway, of Emmet, is here today seeing friends.
 Rev. s. L. Mooty, route three Pres colt was here today.
 w. N. Mum of Laneburg, was here today attending tob usiness.
 Born-Yesterday to Mir. and Mrs. Carl Elmore, route two, a girl.
 BE. Lowe, of Drab, was here today looking after business matters.
 Born-Yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Wilson Adams, route four, girl.
 Presiding Elder Hayes is up at Gurdon today holding Conference.
 The Saturday Evening Post will be on sale Thursday.-Phone PAP.
 Erretts high quality bread received daily.-Douglas Brooks x Go. Advt.
 Fire, Tightening and tornado insur- ance.-J. s. Began, Citizens Bank Bldg. Advt.
 Jergens Violet and Rose Talcum in h. Store. Advt
 Prof C. M. Hirst was here today from Sutton attending to business matters.
 Lawyer J. 0. A. Bush is attending to business matters in Gurdon this morning.
 Hon. Thos. c. McRae is at home to- day from trip in the northern part of the state.
 J. T. Adams, of Emmet route num- Der two, was among the business visi- tors in Prescott this afternoon.
 FIGSEN! An ideal Laxative. con- tains Figs and Senna With Cascara, 25c at Westerly Drug Store. Advt. For Sale-My Gas Stoves. In good condition. Gall 222.-E. E. Butcher.
 Advt.
 Messrs. Ed and Joe Hood of Emmet spent a portion of today in Prescott attending to business and seeing friends.
 I will send laundry to Peoples Laundry at Little Rock on Monday and Wednesday-let me have yours.-Carl Porter, phone 243. Advt.
 Jno. D. Bright, former tax assessor and now a merchant of Sutton, Ark ansas was among the business visitors in the city today.
 Mrs. J. s. Stephenson returned last night from months visit with rela- tives and friends in St. Louis and points in Illinois.
 Judge C.. R. Haynie is at home to- day from Philadelphia where he has been the past week presiding over Clark Circuit Court.
 W. D. Hale, one of our good farm CT friends, who lives on route number two, Emmet, was among the business visitors to Prescott today.
 Stell McClelland, one of our good farmers who lives several miles from Prescott on route number three, was among the business visitors to Pres colt today.
 Dr. Jno. C. Williams, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city has gone over to Jakajones in Hemp stead county, to conduct a protracted meeting for several days.
 The department has issued notice that the cotton report will be issued on August 30th. This report should have been made on the 31st, but this one will be one day earlier.
 Mrs. T. c. Moody, who has been in St. Louis this week buying her line of millinery goods arrived home today on number five and was accompanied by Miss Williams, of St. Louis who will assist in her trinmino. dcnart-
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28

B. F. Wynn, route number five Prescott, was here today seeing friends and attending to business mat ters.
 Mrs. J. E. Williams, of Murfrees- boro, is in the city spending visit and is a guest of her sister, Mrs. J. E.. Daniles
 J. w. Tavenner is here from his home in Texas, and will spend some time in Arkansas points attending to business matters.
 Do the Nevada county farmers know that they can save overflow corn by cutting it quickly and putting it in to a silo. The Tulsa Silo can be pur- chased from the Junction City Lum- Der Company, Prescott. They have one erected in the north corner of the court yard and when in Prescott you are invited to go there and see it.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28
WEATHER REPORT

Probably showers Saturday; Sun 1 day warmer.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28

SternO Stoves with one can SternO Heat. 75c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-28

TRADE IN PRESCOTT
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-03

uuCIl Will uuu6ISIduu IudI IuS hCclI
hurts of wives cannot be made well
by yellow-backed plaster, with a
mineral in the corner.
l heard Dick and a friend of his
talking the other evening about
poker game at which both of them
had evidently been the night before.
MY wife was furious when came
in said Dicks friend, "and although
you know lost 500, had to tell her
l had won and that if she would cut
out the high strikes I'd divide with
her. So you see it cost me another
ten" They both laughed as though
peace and pleasure had been pur-
chased cheaply at the price.
Little book, l wonder if it would
have been better if she had not TAX
en- the money? l am satisfied that
she did not in her own mind condone
his wrong doing, but it is very prob
able that she needed money because
the man was not one who could lose
$40 often without making a big hole
in his salary. And when a man
spends lot of money on gambling
II is usually MS vile tnaC pays.
She may have thought that Johnny
needed shoes or that Mary's music
lessons were not paid for. But the
fact remains proven by what Dicks
friend told him, that her husband
found she could be bought and that
he had purchased her silence on the
subject for $40.
If she had not taken that money
would she have been any better off?
He probably would have resented
her nagging about it and there would
have been a quarrel that would have
made them both more miserable than
the original trouble had done.
There is only one thing, little book,
1 have learned thoroughly in my
years of married life and that is that
whatever a woman does in trying to
make up a quarrel with her husband