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Force of Rain in the Desert.

The following description of rain on the desert is given by a writer in Farm
 and Preside: 'In desert lands when 1t does rain," he says, "it may come with much more force than anywhere else. In less than no time the whole mountain side was sheet of water run. ming swiftly down. Soon great tor. rent began to pour under the rock where we were taking shelter, under. mining it and threatening to throw 1t down. We emerged from there md made hurried run to another hiding place, more secure. Then came hail.
 and hailstoncs fell in such fury and of such incredible size that I thought they would kill old Barney, who stood ex. posed to their fearful peltings. In Q little while the srorm had passed away and the water soon ceased to come down the steep mountains,de. and we wont on our way, leading our horse"
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The Cecil Manuscripts.

There is rare mine of interesting matter in the new volume Of the pa pers in the possession of the Marquis of Salisbury, which has been pub lished by the British Historical Manu- script commission. Take, for exam pie, the petition of the Calvacant: to King Henry VIII for an extra duty on wool to be paid to them "to recom- pense their past services to the crown. and to enable them the better to con- tinue them" There is something that sounds very modern in the argument "Complaints by Englishmen may be met by pointing out that they still pay less than foreigners, e-td that the, price of cloth will not be sensibly altered" The Calvacnnti, however, seem to have bad their doubts wheti- CT the Englsshmen would swallow that tale, for they go on to say that "In or der not to endanger the honest report that they believe they have in the Kingdom, they pray that the grant be made not to them, but to others who will transfer it to them." The Calva- can't wanted the money for them selves and the trouble for other shoul- ders.-Westminster Gazette.
 frcmpt and reliable Insurance Seryi"
 TAYLOR & COMPANY.
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T 1odaY.

Today is your day and mine; the only day we have; the day in which we play our part. What our part may signify in the great whole we may not understand; but we are here to play it, and now is orr time. This we know : It is part of action, not of whining. It is part of love, not cyniclsm. It is for us to express love in terms of hn- man helpfulness. This we know, for we have learned from sad experience that any other course of life leads tc ward decay and waste.-David Starf Jordan.
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A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, ,dissolves gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $100 One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect a cure. Send for sworn testimonials. pr. F. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt)
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Same Family Name,

An 1riShman was seated in a rail- way carriage next to very pompous- looking man, with whom he com menced conversation in rather free and easy manner. At length the pomp- ous one said: My good man, reserve your conversation for one of your own equals. l would have you know that l am K. c. CSings counseD. The Irishman jumped up and held out his hand. "Begorra, shake!" he ex. claimed, "Oi'm a Casey meself."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12
MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES COVER STEWART'S GRAVE:
Funeral of Former Chief of Police At- tended by Large Number of
 Borrowing Friends.

The funeral of the late Al J. Stew art was held at 2 o'clock Sunday af- ternoon, from the late home of the deceased, in Pine street. The ser vices were conducted at the house by Rev. J. I. Norris, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, serving because of the illness of Rev. w. J. E. Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which deceased was an earnest mem Der.
 At the cemetery, the obsequies were conducted by Jacob Brunp lodge, F. & A. M., the beautiful and solemn ritual of the order being carried out. The pallbearers were as follows:
 Honorary--Judge w. D. Jones. Dr. 2. Orto, Gabe Meyer, Dr. c. K. Car ruthers, William Burke, John O'Con- bell, Judge J. L. West, Sterling Bar row, J., w. Sanders, J. D.s5Crockett, George Gerin. f717 'HFs
 Active-R. ]. Lanford, James Me Lellan, Caesar Tomazewski, Judge c. M. Philpot, S. B. Arnett, Leo M. Andrews.
 The funeral services were very largely attended by lifelong friends of deceased and his family. Great masses of flowers, and dozens of Handsome floral emblems, attested Yhe esteem in which deceased was 'he]d and the general sorrow caused by his death, and these almost hid from view the grave in the cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12
A FASHIONABLE SUIT OF BROADCLOTH
The Patterns for This Design Besides Allowing for All Seams, give the True Blasting Line and show Diagrams for Cutting and Making.

Broadcloth is being used for great it is exceedingly beautiful trimmed with fur. This one is white and the fur is skunk and it makes very smart costume for small women as well as for young girls. It would be very charming made of pastel blue or pink with black fur or, if something more scrviceable is wanted, it would be pretty made of brown with natural opossum. Nelours would make good material, velvet would be handsome made in this way and the chiffon Nelvctccns arc being much used so that there IS a very generous variety of materials shown. The fur, of course, will be chosen to suit the material. For the young girl the simple furs are liked and the natural opossum, chin chilla squirrel, beaver and fox are most appropriate. The body portion is fitted while the full peplum forms be- skirt that is laid in a box plait at the front and at the back suits it to per fection. The full portion is joined to a smooth-fltting yoke and there is no fulness at the waist.
 For the 16 year size the coat will require, 31s yards of material 3o inches wide, 2@2s yards A, 212 yards 54 with 5N yards of fur banding. For the skirt will be needed, 3 yards of ma terial 36 inches wide, 23s yards Al, 2N yards 54; it is c34 yards in width at the lower edge.
 The May Manton pattern of the coat No. 9Ioo and of the skirt No. 8oI5 both arc cut in sizes for I6 and IS years. They will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Depart. ment of this paper, on receipt of fifteen cents for the coat, ten cents for the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12
Daily Fashion Talks
 BY MAY MANTON
A FASHIONABLE GOWN OF SERGE
The Pattern for This Design Besides Allowing for All Seams, gives sl1e True Blasting Line and shows Diagraros for Cutting ard Making.

The one-picce gown of serge makes the standby of the Winter season. This one is smart in it's lines while al the same time it is simple. It is dark blue in color ana it is einbroid- cred with worsted threads in the rich semi-oriental colors that are so much liked, to be very beautiful. It IS practical costume for it can be made available both for morning and for simple afternoon occasions. It is ser viceable and it is so simple that any woman can make it without the least difficulty. The box plaited portion is joined to the yoke and the fullness is confined by the belt. Serge makes a general favorite for gowns of this sort but it could be copied in poplin or in charmeuse or in tafcta with per feet propriety, and if the embroidery is not liked, the trimming portions can be made of silk or of velvet or they can be made of the material with tiny
 
 little bands of fur outlining the collar, the cuffs and the pockets, for fur IS used in every known way and the narrow bands arc much liked for indoor gowns. For a more subdued effect, the embroidery could be done in soft gray, for gray on blue is much used.
 For the medium size will be n.eeded, 715 yards of material 3o inches w'de' 6 yards Al or 51s yards 54; the width at the lower edge is 4I yards.
 The May Manton pattern No. 9221 is cut in sizes from 34 to A inches bust measure. It will be msl.led to any address by the Fashion Depart ment of this paper, on receipt oi fifteen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12
Prehistoric Ivory in Piano Keys.

Few people know that great dea' Of the ivory from which our piano Keys. billiard balls, knife handles and combs are made is collected in Si- heria from the fossil remains of the giant mammoth. the great-grandmoth' CT of the elephant. Many of these tusks are quarter of a million years old, having been preserved in frozen soil or ancient ice recently brought to the surface.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12
Salaries In Ancient Days.

According to an accodnt book of the Second parish in Falmouth, Me-. dating back to 1755. which is in the possession of Henry s. Thrasher of Portland, the minister received $31.33 for preaching seven Sundays. His salary for the year 175e was $400, and the salary of widow Elwell, the same year. for taking care of the meeting house, was $6.66.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

A Houlton Me-, man, who soon Is to enter the realms of matrimony, IS said to have filed his intentions or marriage in Houlton, Augusta anu Boston as he has not yet ueciueu where he would like to nave the knot tied. H
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

oto6 qYtM B ting L5'1s cad Ad3ed .SeaH, ANQ7vaHce) Double Breasted Coat fer .iissasand Small Women,
 Io and I8 yeass.
 SQE5 CWlla B~sii0g Lias end Added ,Soa1, AMogsa"co) Two-Picce Skirt with Yoke for Misses and Small
 Women, lo and 8 wears.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

In Russia there are enough people to populate Great Britain, Germany end France, with a considerable number left over.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

There are thousands upon thousands of men who hold high positions in their own towns and cities who really are not entitled to places of honor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

A little vinegar placed in the rins- ing water on washing day will prevent the hands from becoming rough and chapped,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

Within the past year the Delaware shipyards have supplanted the famed Newcastle district of England as the shipbuilding center of the world.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

Before using new towels hem both selvedges. This will considerably lengthen the wear of Che towels, for it is just at the edges where they tear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

The surface of the Caspian Sea has been gradually sinking for several years unil now navigation has been impeded at several points.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12
John A. Olive.

John A. Olive, for many years, a progressive and prosperous farmer of the Redfield neighborhood, died at his home there about 1:20 o'clock Sun day afternoon, after a somewhat lengthy illness, of a complication of diseases. @''l
 Deceased was 73 years of age, and was widely known and highly esteemed He is survived by three hildren, A. R. Olive, B. w. Olive and Mrs. Ida Waters, all of Redfield. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, with burial in the Redfield cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

Pupils at the Claremont (Cal.) High school work their way by lapof in the lemon grove in the school grounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

A portable generator has been specially designed to provide electric light to permit farm work to be done at night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

A b~hJ carrier to be hung on the back of an automobile seat and which can be folded flat when empty, has beel, r"'~-,ted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-12

List your used cars with the Auto Exchange. 1110 Main street telephone vi6. 11-251m
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F. S.-If You Forget the Name Spell Cal0mel Backward.

For Sale by Central Pharmacy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
E|SENSTEIN BAILED;
CAN NOW co HOME

In tho United States District Court
yesterday A. Eisenstein, recently
sentenced TO the Federal prison for
one year and day and 20 pay fine
of $500 for completely In bankruptcy
fraud, was baIled for his appearance
July 10, to take an appeal in the court
here. Eisenstein provoked the SYM
pathy of the court and the district
attorney by making a clean breast of
his misd ding, though denying inten-
tional fraud, He asked TO be allowed
to go to his home in Philadelphia be-
fore going to prison His release on
bond will permit of this. Isaac Coplon,
of this city, and Joseph II. Singer, of
Bristol Pa, were his joint bondsmen
yesterday.
deputy United States marshal.
from Greensboro, n, C., yesterday
brought Hazel Headen, a colored man,
charged with stealing mail sacks in
Petersburg. to the Henrtco jail. He
will have q hearing In the court hers
either today or next week. He has
already been indicted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
DIR. w. n. PARKER
HIS OWN POLICEMAN

Sherman Ocean, colored, twenty
one years old, said to be from
Columbia, S. c., who was captured by
Police Commissioner w. H. Parker.
while in the act of entering a room at
his home, 22l5 East Broad Street,
Wednesday afternoon, was sentenced
to six months in Jail, in default of
security, by Justice Crutchfleld yester-
day.
DR.. Parker CHANGED to be In his
Office yesterday afternoon when he
heard unfamiliar sounds in the rooms
above, and hurriedly running up the
stairway, observed the negro. turning
a knob to one of the doors. He
grabbed the intruder in the collar
ana brought him downstairs to a safe
place The commissioner then tele-
phoned to the police station tc send
the wagon after the day-theft.
When caught, Ocean had in his pos
session pair OF rubbers. While the
prisoner was free with his explana-
lions, he evaded any reference to
carrying the rubbers, 1t Is presumed
that the overshoes were to be used 10
deaden the sound of his movements
while working in the upper rooms OF
the house. How he secured admit
lance is unknown to the police.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14

As a result of the effective pitching
Of Jouir, the Virginians were able
10 do but little with Coach Frank
Dohson's Richmond College Spiders
yesterday afternoon out at Broad
Street Park However, the Rich
monders took advantage Of the OPP
portunities that cropped up during
tbs encounter and won out over the
westhampton coileEtans by d TO o
count.
Although the EirginIans have been
up against some Of the best clubs in
the country TINS spring, they got
fewer hits yesterday afternoon than
ever before: connecting with J ,liY s
offerings for only FIVE safe blows
The Virginiaps made up for 1t in the
field by playing an errorless game,
The local club hit the ball hard, but
the speedy coilegians generally got
under them II will be noticed In
the tabulated score that Richmond
Colleges outfeld accepted nine
chances without a single miscue, and
several Of them were OF the difficult
variety. Both Garter and Miller con-
fributed sensational catches on balls
that looked good for three sacks.
Although the collegians Rarnered
Ave safeties from Johnnie Verbouts
Offerings, never did the Westhampton
boys have a chance 10 score, for the
Richmond hurler always frightened at
The critical moments. and the Spiders
failed to advance more than one man
- far as the ''peep-in" corner.
JOHN In Great Form.
This youngster, Jollify. pitched four
Awnings without being scored on, des-
bite the fact that one or more Rich
s9nonders got on the sack in early
avery inning, and 1t was in this frame
that he paved the way for he Wiz
kfufMnS first two runs. when he made
~ wild heaye towards second base
He rot a little wild in the SIEVE nth
Ind permitted the locals to count
once more In the eighth the Rich
inond players hit the globule hard
ana succeeded In registering three ad-
Aitionai counters Good helding on
fhe part OF HIS teammates prevented
-%&xe than three runs from counting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
Film Folk Apologize,

New York. April l3.-Following the
receipt of an apology from the Fox
Film Corporation, T. Coleman DUPONT,
recently mentioned as a candidate for
President of the United States. today
withdrew an action for damages and
an Injunction. He had his lawyers
draw up the papers, and was about to
file them when the corporation ar
ranged to settle the matter out OF
court by altering the exhibition of the
Aim entitled blue Blood and Red" In
his complaint General Dupont alleged
that the use Of my name and of my
posture and of the posture OF my son.
Francis Victor DUPONT, in the manner
described tends to hold me up to ridi-
Guile and disgrace and to injure my
good name and reputation The mo-
ton picture is pot an actual photograph
Of my a or myself. but consists of
photogra phs OF actors representing us
and OF fictitious scenes"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
Boys Fight Fire at school.

Suffolk, Va, April 13.--After assist
ing the teachers in getting all OF the
children out of the smoke filled build
ing, yesterday morning, just before
IL o'clock, the older boys of the
George Mason School, who COM
pose the School Fire Company
promptly attached the hose and put
out a fire in the basement, which had
caught in pile of trash which had
been thrown on the coal pile
When the smoke began to make
its way into the schoo, rooms. the
principal, Miss Birdsong. sounded the
fire drill signal. and although the
children knew there was really a fire,
they filed out of the building in per-
feet order, and the situation was ably
handled by the older boys. who are
about ten and twelve years OF age.
1t was thought best to turn In the
alarm, but other than inspecting the
place to see that no Are had gotten
into the walls. there was nothing for
the fire company to do.
Some OF the children wept after
they were marched out, but soon
dried their tears when they saw their
pretty new school was in no danger
of being destroyed by fre.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
UNION university TO
PLAY PETERSBURGERS

Tomorrow afternoon colored Rich
mond will wend their way to Hovey
Field to witness the annual perform
ance of the national sport between
the mines of Virginia Union univer-
sity and Virginia Normal and Indus
trial Institute, of Petersburg.
The invading corps has promised
to avenge the double defeat they suf-
fered from Union last year In the
first tilt, the Petersburgers were be-
low par in a To score on their home
grounds. The second engagement in
Richmond was closer, the locals hold
ing advantage in a al score. But
from the day on which the last rites
were pronounced over winter, Coach
Bacon has had his charges primed
for one target-Union. And tomor-
row is his Chance.
Although the locals have had only
one exhibition contest this season, the
listless lilo victory she achieved
over the Spartans, city aggregation,
Wednesday, they are well prepared
for the Petersburg onslaught tomor-
row.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
ON ARCHITBCTURE
COME TO A CLOSE

The series of lectures conducted tfds
season on the History Of Arch'tec-
ture" by II. Carl Messerschmadt. at the
Virginia Mechanics Institute came 70
a successful close last night with the
lecture delivered on 'Saracendc and
Mohammedan Architecture"
A brief description was given OF the
ground covered in the previous lee
lures. tracing the development of
architecture from It's earliest ex-
arnples up to the glorious achieve
ments OF the architects who were in
sptred and Influenced by the NOLAN
me~dan religion Lantern slides were
used and the audiene was acquainted
with the wonderful examples OF the
art that was developed in Asia, North
ern Africa and Southern Spain from
the eighth to the fourteenth GEN.
turtles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
ROCKY MOUNT OUTFIT
HERE FOR TWO GAMES
Goodwin and Ferry VIII Do Hurting Against Tarhees While
league and Leake Will Work For Down Home
AgQregaton-C arolinians Have Good Club

bad finger several days ago. and h,
will not be able to do much catch
ing until II gets well. However 1t i
improving daily, but Manager Smiti
does not want 90 take any chance
on getting 1t hurt again before tn
opening Of the International Leagu
season.
Manager Ryan will get in town thi
morning we'll prinhed for the set-t,-
and the game this afternoon shout
be hummer. The former Riohmon
pilot Is a big favorite here, and a larg
crowd Is expected to be on hand
witness the game. Among those VIZ
will be with the club are Dolly Gra
whose pellet-walloping ability In We
known In Richmond, and Clareni
Berger. who played the left gardA,
for Richmond In 1914, and was WIFI
the Ints q part of last season Boil
of these boys are very well liked her
and should serve as drawing cards
Manager Ryan has announced Il,
he will pitch Leake and league I.
day, both OF whom are good hurle
The Rocky Mount team is a form,
able looking club. and the visitors
expected to put up a good ga,
against the virginians
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
SEEK PROTECTION Of
SEGREGATION LAW
Coiorcd People of South Richmond
Swear Out Warrant Against
White Merchant.

A warrant was sworn out yeTter-
day against w. II. Clements, popu-
lar merchant of South Richmond,
charging him with violation OF the
segregation ordinance. The COM
piainants are Rev. Luther Green and
George w. Lewis. colored,
according to the statements os>ths
negroes. the accused is responsible for
allowing white family from Penn
sylvania to move In a block. the ma
jority OF which Is occupied by colored
residents The location OF the square
in question is at the intersection of
Clopton and Toier Streets and the
Midlothian Turnpike. Clements Is
cited To court as the owner OF the
building in which the white family
recently occupied.
The case. which Is the first one OF
this nature TO come up in Sout
Richmond since annexation five year
ago, will be tried In Justice Henry A.
Mnurtceis court next Tuesday morn
ing. Attorney Minmms has beer en-
gagged to represent the complainants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14
CLUSTER VICTORIOUS
OVER SOUTH BOSTON

South Boston, Va, April 13.-Clus-
ter Springs Academy made 1t three
straight this afternoon by defeating
the fast South Boston High School
nine, to 2. Cluster found the visit
ing pitcher, Finch, for twelve hits,
while Alexander, Clusters left hand
err. pitched in splendid form. allowing
only three scattering hits and striking
out thirteen. Both sides played in
mtd-season form, registering only two
errors each. Moore and Play fea-
tured at he bat for Cluster.
Batteries: South Boston--Finch and
Booth; Cluster-Alexander and Coop
err.
Umpire-Mr. Lacy. of South Bos-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14

New York, April 12-The most alb
sorbing topic among the National
League baseball fans is. Where will
the Giants finish this season? VIII
they rise out OF tine depths of last
place and make a fight for the pen
nant or viii they wollow into depths of
the cellar AGAIN. This question can
be answered correctly at the end of
the campaign, but now 1t is guess.
Manager Johnny McGraw says so him
self For one to predict that the
Giants will win the pennant would be
to defy all laws of discretion and in
all things we are discreet. A hercuiean
task confronts McGraw before he may
again win the right to lead his team
into battle against whichever combina-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-14

st, Louis, Mo, April l3.--The Pi-
rates beat he Cardinals today. four
TO nothing. Adams held st Louis TO
one hit. a bounder by snyder over
second in the third inning, which
Schultz knocked down but could not
recover Only twenty-eight men faced
Adams and he gave one walk, to Reck
In the second. Meadows awaited In
the seventh, when a single. a tumble
by Hornsby and two walks gave a
run. Sallee relieved Meadows with
full house and singles by Johnston
and Carey added three more.