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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09

- MASHED TO atoms Is the centuries.
old tradition of CleOpatra's volupt
uous beauty of face and form. The
woman who charmed julius Caesar and
wrecked the career Of Marc Antony was
ugly. with irregular features, q fiat chest,
large ears. small eyes. bCny shoulders
and a scrawny neck. And the rest Of
her dgure corresponded.
This Is the discovery made by an ex-
pert of the American Numismatic So
ciety, based on coins minted and issued
when Cleopatra and Antony together
ruled Egypt It formed the basis for an
interesting discussion at the society's re-
cent meeting in Baltimore.
Almost since history began to be writ
ten Cleopatra has been acclaimed one OF
the great beauties Of all time in face and
figure. as well as in intellectual attain
ments. Her physical charms alone have
been set forth by novelists. poets.
historians. playwrights, painters and
sculptors as so alluring that all who
gazed on them were Captivated She is
beauty merely for the pleasure OF watch
ing the emotions of her lovers. allowing
them TO worship at her feet until she
tired of chem and then poisoning them.
Even in their death agonies which she
witnessed with shuddering enjoyment,
her fatal beauty still cast its spell over
them. Princes and common soldiers
alike have been chronjcled rs suffering
such hopeless love and fate
The Greek and Roman historians Of her
time acclaimed her the most beautiful Of
mortals. Her intellectual attachments
matched her bodily grsces in their writ
ings Rappoport IN his History Of Egypt
thus describes her.
The beauty. sweetness and gayety or
this young queen. joined % her great
powers OF mind which were Ell turned
% the art OF pleasing had quite over
come Antony, he had sent for her as her
master. but now he was her slave. Her
playful wit was delightful. her voice was
a. aL instrument OF many strings she
spoke readily o. every Amba saior IL his
owl language. and was said 10 be the
only sovereign OF Egypt who could under
stand the languages Of all her subjects:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09

descendants of Alexander the Great who
ruled Egypt as the legal successors of the
ancient Pharaohs. And, while the Ptole-
maic monarehs were assigned the titles
of royalty borne by their ancient prede-
cessors in Egypt, and we're represented in
temple sculptures in the same dress as
Greeks OF the later or Hellenistic
type.
Their dress, speech and manner OF life
were wholly Greek. Their temples and
buildings were Greek. There is no rea-
son 10 think that any Of the Ptolemies,
not even Cleopatra herself. ever wore
Egyptian dress except on religious cere-
monial occasions. The outstanding fact
is that Cleopatra was a Greek. and there
fore when We try TO imagine how she
looked We must first rid ourselves Of the
notion that she was a dangerous
Oriental.
We cannot put aside as unreliable the
testimony or ancient writer's who wrote
OF Cleopatra's beauty aud charm. Now,
IL must be admitted that the coins issued
at Alexandria portraying Cleopatra are
valuable documents true at least 70 his
torical detail, and that they do afford Us
some idea as 10 Cleopatras physical type.
From them and the whole series OF Ptole-
msic portraits on coins We gather that the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09

Greek. Egyptian, Ethiopic. Troglodytic.
Hebrew, Arabic and Syriac. With these
charms. at the age Of five and twenty. the
luxurious Antony could deny her moth
ing"
And again RappopOrt wrote:
And nothing that youth. beauty. wealth
and elegance could do
Shakespeare accepted the verdict Of
the ancient writer's in accounting Cleo
patra beautiful. Thus he describes her in
Antony and Cleopatra when. dressed as
Venus. she sailed on her barge to meet
Antony:
"The barge she sat in. like a FURNISHED
throne.
Burn'd on the water; the poop was beaten
gold;
Purple the sails. and so perfumed that
The winds were loyesick with them; the
oars were silver.
Which to the tunes of flutes kept stroke,
and made
The water which they beat to follow
faster.
As amorous Of their strokes. For her
own person.
II beggar'd all description"
And again wrote Shapespeare:
Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale,
Her infinite variety"
Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema, in his
famous canvas pOrtraying the voyage
which Shakespeare decribes. gives her
the classic features and lines OF the Greek
goddess she lmpersonateG Sardou's
Cleopatra. as portrayed by Sarah Bern
hardt and Fanny Davenport was a beau
tiful voluptuary, whose physical charms
were irresistible. The Cleopatra Of grand
opera was a woman 10 feast the eyes on.
Bernard Shaws Cleopatra as played by
Gertrude Elliot. was a delight to all the
senses. GerOmes Cleopatra Before
Julius Caesar" shows her as a woman OF
superb. almost Greek profile, with the
lines OF a Venus de Milo
But alas for art, the stage, history and
fiction, The hard. cold truth as re-
vealed 10y coins bearing her head and
minted and issued under her rule is that
she was the opposite OF all that is phys-
iCally beautiful.
Bakst. the wonderful Russian scenic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-09
An Ancient Sculpture
Showing Cleopatra
as Isis.

and before she made the
alliance with Antony. her
face is much more prepos-
sessing than in the Antioch
and other coins of the same
period.
The coins are the only re-
liable portraits, the only ma
terial on which to form an
opinion of the physical char
acteristics Of the real Cleo
parta. Various drawings and
sculptures of her have been
uncovered at Luxor and other
ruins Of Egyptian cities, but
IN most Of these she appears
as Isis or some other Egyptian
goddess, the head-dress dis
guising the real features.
Mrs. A. B. Brett, formerly
curator OF the American Nj
mismatic Society at Columbia
University, who is now en-
gagged on compiling a cata-
logue of the coins collected
by the society writes:
probably the majority OF
us imagine Cleopatra as a
dark-skinned or bronzed
Egyptian queen wearing the
royal head-dress and robes
familiar to US from Egyptian
sculptures"
This is the conventional
artistic representation. hut IL
is in direct contradition TO
historical fact. For the Sc
ductive charmer Of Caesar and
Antony was not an Oriental
either by descent or adoption.
Her ancetors, the Ptolemies,
were Macedonian Greeks, sue
ceSgOrS though not linpal
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
ANNUAL TAX SALE

STATE OF MICHIGAN o
Circuit
petition General of the
Michigan behalf of State
Michigan the State Michigan
claimed
and that sold the claimed the State
Michigan.
1t that said petition will be brought hearing
the April this Court be held at the City of Flint the County
the that all
claimed
the
shall file
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mentioned default thereof the will confessed
further the described
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thereto
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lected him the Mhgan
will
be
full
smallest undivided therein will
the
whole shall be offered Sold
shall bid off the in the of the State
w.
Circuit Court Of Geneee County, this 21st February
[Seall MARK W. STEVENS,
Countersgned, Circuit Judge
A. WERTMAN,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
STATE OF MICHIGAN

To the of
Michi
behalf of respectfully the list lands
marked Schedule description
which
the mentioned therein and which returned delinquent
the total amount of such with interest computed thereon to the time
each of said parcels of land
Auditor provisions of the Public
delinquent
specvely that said that included
delinquent
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shows
sold said sold
said delinquent
of competent jurisdiction have been cancelled provided by
further shows
ton fee forth said Schedule A. valid lien
parcels of lands described said schedule
petitioner further said
the Michigan
the lien aforesaid
ANDY petitioner will
Dated February 10Th, 1916.
ORAMEL B. FULLER,
Auditor General of the State
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17


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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-17

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The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
MILLION AND ONE- HALF ALLIED
 MEN ARE DISABLED OR TAKEN

Berlin, Oct A.-Niney fresh AngloFrench dvis- ions, made up of about and one-half million men, have been practically annihated during the conflict of
 the past three months incident to the Somme battle This estimate placed upon allied losses today by semof ficia news agency Three divisions withdrawn on ac- count of heavy casualties have disappeared entirely No attempt made by this agency to estimate the German losses, which, of couse have necessarily been severe. However 1t is known absolutely that enemy tolls have been far greater than German losses and there is gen. eral feeling of satisfaction throughout the empire with results achieved by German arms in Wthstandng the terrific offensves launched simultaneously all battle fronts In few weeks cold weather will put stop to operations big scale the eastern front while mud and soggy grounds the western front will preclude the possibility of moving heavy artillery for major op- erations.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
GERMANY ACCEPTS CHALLENGE FOR
 FIGHT ID FINISH, SAYS SPOKESMAN

Berlin Oct. 14.-"If those fellows make peace only when Germany is knocked out, then in all seriousness the world will peace again" This the emphatic declaration made today by Ernest Posze, ed tor of the Cologne Gazette, and probably Germany foremost newspaper publisher. His thrtytwo years nection with this powerful paper make him, perhaps, the most authoritative unofficial spokesman in the pire His remarks constitute the first reply to David Lloyd Georges famous interview recently given sentative of the United Press in which the declaration was made that Great Britain would consider nothing but fight the finish The English minister at the time warned the United States that any at tempt by President Wilson to promote at this time would be viewed by the allies unneutral act. To- day the German editor indicates that his country will ing accept the ssue regardless of the fact that leu tona is outnumbered almost two to by her enemies and is hemmed in upon all sides by the allied blockade and battle lines. He pointed to the fact that imperial Chancellor Bethmannolweg holds his official post in spite of of protests from the opposition, de- caring that this alone goes to the governments solidarity.
 The critics estimate that million Russians have been lost from June l to October 1. Quoting made by Kiev officer the allies have thrown 31OO,O0O into action during the of the of fensive
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
SCHOOL MEASURE
 GETS BIG BOOST

Hamburg, Oct. 16.-Governor Hays, in a speech here Saturday afternoon, vigorously opposed pro posed amendment No. 12, which would give school districts the right to vote a 12-mill tax for school purposes and is being advocated by all educational agencies in the state, and reiterated previous infer ences that he may seek the nomi- nation for United States senator in 1918. A large part of the address was devoted to his record as gov ernor. He defended his acts and called attention to the improved fi- nancial condition of the state which, he said, was brought about solely by his veto of more than $600,000 of the amounts appropri- ated by the last legislature
 While the governor was oppos- ing the school amendment, some one shouted: What about amend ment No. 14?" In reply the gover- nor said he is opposed to the amendment Cor any other measure designed to create bond issuse or increase taxation. "
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20

Honor and Dishonor for Hulls,
 While Isaac Hull, who command ed the Constitution in the war of 1872, is a great figure in our an nals, his uncle, General William Hull, holds very different posi- tion, as it was he who surrendered his force to the British, much to the disgust of his officers and men. Hull, who had fought under Wash ington, was in command of the ar my, and by his surrender we lost the ground from Detroit to Fort Dearborn, which is where Chicago now stands. Hull was sentenced to be executed, but was finally re- prieyed.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
S10O Reward, S100

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at enst one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure In all its stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to lne meu, disease requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the dlsrnse, and giving the patient strength by building m the constitution and assisting ma ture in doing its work. The proprletors have so much faith in It's curative powers that they offer one Hundred Dollars for any ease that 1t fails 10 cure Send for list of testimonials.
 Address r. J. CHENEY CO.,, Toledo, O.
 Sold by all Druggists. TJc.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
Submits Plans
 For Model Roads

Little Rock, Oct. 13.-Thc state highway department yesterday sent out the plans for the proposed $60,- 900 road to run from Jonesboro to Otwcll, a distance of IA miles.
 Two miles of the road will be constructed of asphalt macadam, using the penetration system. The remainder will be of gravel.
 Plans also were sent out for five and one-half miles of macadam road in Lawrence county, the road to run from Walnut Ridge north. Es- timated cost of the road was $25,- -ln0
 Revised estimates for a road from Camden to the Nevada county line were completed yesterday. Or iginal estimates placed the cost of the proposed road at $30,000, but revised estimates lowered it to $25,- 900. The road, if built, will be con- structed of sand and clay.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
AUSTRIA MUST CRUMBLE; GERMANY
 GIVE UP IDEA OF RULING HUMANITY

Rome Oct. 16.-"Any agreement to enter into peace negotiations at this time by nations at war with the Central Powers would constitute act of high rea son. Austria must be destroyed state and Germany deprived of every thought of worddomnation before the conflict can be ended"
 This public declaration made today by Sgnor Bissoati Italian civil commissioner of war and one ot the most powerful figures in the Italian cabinet,
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
NEW YORk'S MILK STRIKE ENDS
 WITH AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCES

New York, Oct. 14.-New Yorks milk strike was ended today when nineteen of the largest distributors after four hours session, reached agreement with the darymens league by contracting to pay an advance of one cent per quart normal supply is expected to reach the city by Monday. The strike had been on for than two weeks and caused great anxiety through out the city. For while hospitals and families with children were able secure sufficient supply for act ual needs As the strike progressed however, and ad dtona of supply cut off, the situation as sumed really serious proportions
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
Pioneer Prices.

Some prices of commodities in 1880 as shown by a ledger kept by Milo Watson of Harwinton, Conn, follow; Barrel of cider, 75 cents; threo pecks of potatoes, 20 cents beef, cents a pound; five dozen eggs, AZ cents; milk, cents quart.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
Some Fine Figuring,

For long time it has been known that the tides act as brake on the rotating earth and that they tend to lengthen the day. The eff feet is, however, so slight that il cannot be measured in any length of time at mans disposal. MacMil- Ian has made the necessary com putation by the formula used by engineers. He finds for the in
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
HEAVY WIND STORM DOES VAST AMOUNT OF DAMAGE
 ALONG THE GULF COAST

New Orleans, Oct. 18.-Pensacola and Mobile have been hard hit by storms which sweeping the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts according to radio messages received at today At Mobile the wind reached velocity of 100 miles per hour Ten persons killed at Mobile when a house was blown down. An unident- fled schooner has been observed afloat its side in Mo- bile Bay. Great damage has been done at Biloxi Miss
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
A Realistic Picture.

Mrs. Eugene Maxwell Moore and Miss Janet Shearson were rescued from drowning at Greenwich, Conn, by William Hays and George B. Carhart. Mrs. Moore and Miss Shearson weree being photographed for motion picture play when their canoe capsized and the real istic scene will be an added feature to the picture.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
A Rare Tily.

Miss Mabel F. Allen of Mt. Yer non, Me-, found an unusual pond lily recently. It had two stems grown together their entire length and double blossom concealed i'll one set of petals.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
The ouInlue That Does Net Affect The Head

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAXA- TIVE PROMO QUINiNEi is better than ordinary Quinue and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. ". GROVE. 25c.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
Plating Iron.

What Is said to be satisfactory method for plating aluminium cn iron has been invented in France.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
Ire For Tuberculosis.

A German medical authority says that fifteen minutes exposure to the suns rays during an aeroplane flight at high attitudes will kill all the tuberculosis germs in mans system.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works of the Cold. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E, W. GROVES signature on each box. 25c.
 C,r,.o Ln,. T,,hn,.n,,lnc;c
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20

crease of the length of the day on
 second in 100000 years.
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
RU B. MYTHS M

Will cure Rheumatisrn, Neu- ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old Sores. Tetter, Ring-Worm, Ec- zema. etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally or externally. 25c
The weekly soliphone., 1916-10-20
The New Store
SOIOMON'S

YVES, and 8 NEW stock of goods-out and outa
 store that's chock-ful of the best grade fall and winter merchandise and priced down to rock bottom. We have come to Paragould to make it our future home-to build up permanent business and it is our earnest desire to get acquainted with every man, wo- man and child in Paragould and Greene county. As
 special inducement for you to in to see us, to get fully acquainted with us personally and with the large complete stock of goods have, we are offer ing exceptionally low prices all your merchandise needs. Don't buy anything-not a penny's worth, till you have first visited our new store It will pay you handsomely.
Evening star., 1916-09-02
STRIKE SERVICE POLL
Of DISTRICT MILITIA
Ten Men of Signal Corps Competent
to Receive Fifteen Words a
Minute by Telegraph.

StaG Correspondence of Tie Star
DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARD CAMP,
Warren, AriZ.. September members
of the Signal Corps of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia may
be utilized to assist in operating army
trains in the case of the strike actually
taking place. This belief is based on
the fact that a telegraphic INQUIRY has
been received by the head of the Signal
Corps from the chief signal officer at
FL Paso asking how many operators in
the company are able to receive fif-
teen words minute.
Capt. Terry has reported that he has
ten men who are able to do so. These
men will be ready for immediate serv-
ice if they are ordered to assist in
keeping the army trains i'll operation.
Another phase of the strike situation
is seen i'll the fact that the army has
contracted for the purchase of all gaso-
line in this section of the state This
was brought about through fear of the
strike. which would necessitate the use
of motor trucks to carry supplies to
troops in the locality.
1t is reported that some garages are
now getting dollar gallon for gaso-
line which is being sold for private use.
Evening star., 1916-09-02
THURSDAY is DATE SET
FOR CONGRESS TO ADJOURN
Republican and Democratic Senate
Leaders Confer and Decide
to Get Away.

republican and democratic Senate
leaders today conferred informally on
plans for an adjournment of Congress.
after which they said a joint resolu-
ton probably would be submitted
early next week fixing adjournment for
Thursday. The Senate will pass the
general deficiency appropriation bill
Monday, and then complete the revenue
bill 50 that it may go to conference
Wednesday and finally approved Thurs
day a [ the latest.
we will adjourn Thursday" said
Senator Simmons. Il do not think any
thing can delay the session beyond that
time. The Senate has made up its
mind not to take up Senator Owens
corrupt practices bill"
Senator Smoot, republican, also said
Congress would end Thursday.
This program for an early adjourn
n.ent hinges, of course, on the strikes
being called off by the railroad brother
hoods. 1t is considered that The strike
viii be called off without DELAY when
the eight-hour bill has passed. since
the brotherhood representatives had
given assurances that such will be the
case.