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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
SHIP BUILDING BY ANCIENTS
Trade Was Old in the Days of Jacob -Palatiai Yachts for Hiero, Cleo
 patra and Leo.

Some curious records of early ship building are found in ancient history.
 We read in Genesis that ships were old on the Mediterranean even in the days of Jacob.
 Eighteen hundred and thirty years before Christ, Ammon built long and tall ships with sails on the Red sea. | Ninety years later the ship Argo was built-"the first Greek vessel which ventured to pass through the sea with out sight of land-being guided only by the stars"
 The wonderful vessel built for Hiero, king of Syracuse, excited curiosity and wonder. The craft was constructed under the direction of the celebrated mathematician, Archimedes, by ship builder at Corinth, from wood cut on Mt. Etna.
 Her decks were paved with small and odd tiles, on which were depicted with wonderful art scenes from Ho- mers Iliad. On the upper deck was a gymnasium, containing gardens plant ed with many kinds of shrubs, with walks between them overshadowed by vines and ivy, the roots of which were nourished in moistened earth
 Near this apartment was a dining room dedicated to Venus, paved with agates and other precious stones. The walls and ceiling were of cyprus and the doors of ivory
 Near this was library, the walls being of boxwood and the ceiling rep resenting the sky by night, with the constellations embossed upon it.
 We read also of the gardens of the ! barge of Cleopatra, of the domones of the Romans, long ships first used in sailings matches, in which Leo, the emperor, used to sail from Constanti- nople to the Asiatic coasts-and which the sultan continued to use to late day-of the feluccas and the gondolas of the Venetians, and a variety of pleasure craft common to eastern coun- tries in early times.
 Turning over the leaves of early An glo-Saxon history, we find that about 1000 A. D. Harold sent to Athelstan magnificent ship, with "a golden beak and purple sails" surrounded by shields internally gilt.
 In this ship the wild northern mon- arch doubtless cruised the seas in com fort, though the Morse vessels of the period were but great unlocked boats
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31

the piece intended for the pocket, by cutting 1t like a half circle. Take some print or chintz and cover the pieces of cardboard; put the card board between two pieces of chintz and sew the sides together; the edges can be oversewn all round with strong thread
 Each piece of cardboard requires two pieces of chintz, as they are GOV cred back and front
 Sew the pocket to the back piece; if liked, piece of chintz can be sewn down the center of the pocket to di- vide 1t into two.
 Now take about half yard of dain- ty ribbon to tone with the chintz; sew two ends to the back of the pock- ct, and tie in a pretty bow at the top, the pocket is then hung up by the rib bon and can be slipped over the bed rail
 The pocket is a charming gift for an invalid, for they appreciate little attentions and thought for their com fort.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Early Almanacs.

The almanacs-that is to say, the first historical-were of Arabian ori- gin, and reflected the local genius of the people in very striking way. They served as models in other coun- tries for hundreds of years. The old est known copy of such work is pre- served in the British museum, and dates back to the time of Rameses the Great of Egypt, who lived 1900 years before the birth of Christ. It is writ ten on papyrus, in red ink, and covers a period of six years. The entries rel ative to religious ceremonies, to the fates of children born on given days, and to the regulation of business en- terprises in accordance with planetary influences. Do nothing at all this day" is one of the warnings. "If thou seest anything at all this day it will be fortunate" is another entry. Look not at rat this day" Wash not with water this day" are some of the additional cautions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
NEW COLLARS OF ORGANDIE
Possible to Make Choice of Many De- signs, Some of Them Remark
 ably Pretty.

An orsandie collar has revers seal. loped and embroidered, and a high. upright accordion plaited frill across the back only. Organdie revers are thickly dotted with hand embroidered dots or bars. with high medici collar dotted and scalloped. wired and worn slightly turned back. Rather stiff or. gandie with fine hand work is used for collar and cuff sets and vestees, A yestee of organdie in fine tucks is at tached to high collar, with a narrow embroidered turnover just showing on both parts, and crush ribbon over the collar passes through slits in front. leaving the edges of hchu about an inch and half apart.
 An elaborate style of organdie col lar has frill of oriental lace on the lower edge to the shoulder only A partly closed round turnover of em. broidered organdie is worn with a short tied cravat of black velvet rib bon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31

that is liable to be extravagant in price, as much fine handwork comes into it's construction. But bonnets just as pretty are not too difficult for the home milliner and when the cost of workmanship is eliminated the most elaborate ones are within reach of the average mother
 Long ribbed stockings, lined with black, and black-and-w shoes fin ish the toilette of the little maid whose face is like blossom in the snow.
 The boy wears dark tan coat with patch pockets, a brown velour hat and brown gloves. His suit is of linen with knickerbockers and Rus sian blouse. In his ribbed hose and white buttoned shoes he comedies him. self to be not yet arrived at man s estate
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Aandbaos Are Dainty,

Every woman seems to be trying to outdo every other woman these days in daintiness of handbag equipment. Reticules for theater use and for shop ping and utility service are alike luxu- rious of fabric and expensive as to frame and fittings. Leather grows higher in price as the war progresses, and leather handbag of satisfactory quality is rather costly now; so, if one must pay substantially anyway, why not pay for a really charming bag of brocade or velvet-something that will add eclat to the costume? This is what women seem to think. Lovely, indeed, for matinee use, is a bag of pansy-colored velvet, shirred to a sil- yer frame. The lining is of pansy- yellow pussy-willow silk. Another bag, of rich mahogany-toned brocade, has frame of carved imitation ivory in creamy tints. A new gate-top sil- yer bag is attached to bracelet, very convenient for carrying,
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
TREES HEAL THEIR WOUNDS
Provision of Nature That Assures Preservation of the Forests for the
 Benefit of Mankind.

When a bullet or any foreign body penetrates tree not sufficiently to kill it, the wound cicatrizes almost in ex- actly the same way as wound on the human body heals. If it did not, de structive microbes would enter and cause decay of the tissues.
 Trees" writes Henri Coupin in La Nature, 'are very well equipped for healing their wounds, and, more for tunate than we, an antiseptic dress ing is almost automatically applied. As soon as the lesion has taken place the vegetable reacts to the wounded spot; it's breathing at this point is Quickened and at the same time pro tein matters are rushed to the scene. Many plants are provided with se- creting canals filled with more or less gummy substances which are instantly poured out over the wounded surface and protect it. This is true especially of the conifers-pines, frs, etc.-of which the resin makes a swift and i'm permeable antiseptic dressing"
 In trees that have little or no resin the wounded part turns brown. This is due to the appearance of juice that seems to be mixture of gums and tannin. And the cells of the tree start into activity, proliferating and filling up the cavity with new cells. If the wound be large these take the form of vegetable electrical tissue, which makes plug and remains as scar. In the event that the wound be con- fined to one of the limbs of the tree it not infrequently happens that the limb wound healing and leaving the tree in no wise the worse for the loss of the absent member.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
CHEMISTRY TO RULE WORLD
Men of Learning Must Equip Them selves for the Future, Asserts
 Writer on the Subject.

The nineteenth century has been de- scribed as the age of physics and en- cheering. since it witnessed such trk umphs as the development of steam and gas engines, and the utilization or electricity as source of light, heat and power, and as means of com muniCation. The twentieth century will quite certainly be an age of chem istry. Germany realized this some years ago. If we would not be left far behind in the race, we must pursue a similar course, and that at once. We, have yet to convince many of the na- tions of the earth that the form of government in which we believe, and to establish which our ancestors died, is the best not only for the freedom and happiness of the individual, and the development of the nOblest intel. lectual and moral standards, but also for the growth of the country in phys ical strength and resourcefulness and that in the hour of need it will not be found wanting in the vital matter Of industrial efficiency and solidarity which is the corner stone of all mili- tary power.
 The law of the survival of the fittest will be found as unacceptable, im- mutable and memorable in the case of the nation as it is with individuals. It listens to no explanations, accepts Iio excuses, and knows absolutely no pity. Our own country is beginning to awak- en to the fact that civilization un- armed by science is at terrible disad- vantage in the event of a struggle for existence, and that this arming cannot be done at short notice. The result is a loud and urgent call upon the uni versities colleges and technical schools of the land for help.-Prof. M. T. Bogert in Science.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
accessories to the wardrobe that have been invented for several seasons. Every woman should have one 8. least.
 Copyright. 1916 by the Mcclure Newspa-
 per Syndicate
WILL PLEASE THE INVALID
Hanging Pocket That Costs Little to Make Is One of the Most Charm
 ing of Gifts.

A hanging pocket for the bed Is a most useful article to have handker- chiefs can be found when put there. and lozenges that may have to be taken during the night to relieve a cough. These pockets are particular ly handy-invalids lose their hand kerchiefs so and do not like to trou- ble to ring for such trifles. If little necessaries, such as few clean hand kerchiefs, a small bottle of eau-de- cologne, lozenges, and other odds and ends are placed in the pocket, and it is hung where the patient can reach for 1t without any exertion, many lit tie irritations are saved.
 Cut out of cardboard two pieces, one to be inches by inches, the other [ inches by inches. Now shape
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Taffeta Dance Frock.

An enchanting dance frock for youth is of Nattier blue pussy willow taf- feta trimmed with garlands of pink roses. The high, draped girdle form ing the bodice, rises high over soft little draped yoke of white tulle with babyish short sleeves, ruffle-trimmed. Pink roses trail over the shoulders of this little yoke and hold up the high draped bodice, under which is the usual lightly boned foundation which insures slenderness of waistline. The full skirt has two flounces, each feath- erboned at the hem to make it flare excessively. Pink roses are sewed to the top of the upper founce where to join the skirt
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31

To discover the fairest thing in mortal eyes it Is only necessary to stroll up the avenue or boulevard on bright winters day. If there is any thing fairer than the little girl, dressed out for the promenade, in her midwinter finery, it remains undiscov- cred by beauty-loving world Next to her, the eye of mankind is delighted by the sturdy boy who is so much of small man in his topcoat. hat, gloves, and cane, that are miniatures of those worn by the grown-up world.
 The little girl of five years, and the boy of four shown in the picture above, are correctly and beautifully dressed. It is a satisfaction to con sider that this result of good judg- ment requires little money, and that even the children of millionaires can not be more comfortably or more at tractively clothed.
 The girl is all in white, with a coat made of white chinchilla It is cut on plain, ample lines, hanging straight except for little flare in the plaited skirt. The collar, cuffs, and border at the bottom are of white fur and there is a huff to match These might be of white fox, but seldom are. The long-haired "bunny"-the hare-contributes pelt that masquer- ades as many other furs, with amaz, ing cleverness It is used for making children's fur sets and is pretty and inexpensive.
 The bonnet is made of white crepe georgette and is trimmed with white satin ribbon and small pink chiffon roses. It has ties of the white ribbon. This bit of headwear is the one item
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Fooled Them All.

The discussion about the fitness of horse meat to eat calls to mind the story of young man in Paris, a good many years ago, who made a wager with some friends that at dinner he would serve one course would be horse meat and that none of them could tell which it was. After the din her he asked them to name the horse meat course, and found that they did not agree. One named one course, one another, and so on. but they all agreed that it was mighty good dinner. Gentlemen" he said, with his thumbs stuck in the armholes of his waistcoat, "it was al, horse"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
MAKES FOR COMFORT
lITTiE GARMENT AN IMPROVE.
 MENT ON SWEATER.
French ltea That Will Be Eagerly Taken Up May Be Called Com promise-Its Many Advan-
 tages Apparent.

France has invented an admirable substitute for the sweater, to be worn in the house on cold days and under a coat in the street. It has saved a distressing situation. It covers the shirtwaist, completes the suit without a coat and keeps one warm in the cold
 A woman who dresses exceedingly well, and she says that she dresses on small income, was the apostle of this garment to large number Of disciples Hers was of black velvet looking like a shapely smoking jacket worn by men; it went in at the waist touched with gold-colored embroidery It fell to about three inches below the waistline, had long sleeves and no collar. It could be fastened up the front with silk loops over large but tons of silk braid. The garment Is called a French gilet and is made in any .color.
 She wore her black velvet one with B short skirt of black and gray checked cloth. Underneath the gilet was white, plaited silk shirt, the rolling collar of which was pulled out.
 Any woman is quick to see the ad- vantages of this garment. How often has one put on slightly crushed blouse and then been compelled to take off the coat in a public place; even in ones own home in the morn ing a sweater is worn for warmth, and yet one cannot wear it in the street under coat This little velvet frock is the compromise between an informal frock and white waist and skirt.
 A few of the women who are taking up the idea are having several made on the same pattern in different col ors. Young girls are wearing them in brick-dust red and Egyptian blue for skating in the afternoon, under rough homespun trimmed with wide bands in Roman colors
 In the house these colored gilets are also attractive and can be worn with
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Attractive Blotters.
one else.

Guest-room blotters are covered with stiff chintz covers, the blotter leaves inside being held in place by the same as that used in the hangings of the room. On the outside cover of the blotter picture, clipped from a magazine or Sunday paper. is pasted and then the entire cover is shel lacked. These blotters are very handy for guest-room use and may be re newed cheaply and often enough to keep them fresh and inviting in ap pearance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
The WelI-Dressed Girl

The sensible girl will prefer the simplest, neatest, most youthful styles while she Is under eighteen. So many girls lose chance to be real beauties in boyish shirts and neckties and achieve only bad imitation of a lady of fashion. The girls in fashionable families have beautiful clothes, but the beauty is always of color, texture and tinish-never anything startling or conspicuous. Veils are very bad form for girls under eighteen. except for stormy weather; and jeweled combs or hair ornaments should never be worn in the daytime.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31

ries Altogether this is a hat in which it's wearer will be willing to meet almost any kind of weather.
 At the right a wider-brimmed hat dares to herald the expected spring with a brm covered with a lustrous dark brown straw, and to smile at win. ter with crown of coral-pink faille silk. Applied to the crown are made flowers and leaves and stems of silk, very rich and substantial looking. Al, together. this hat will meet the weath. good choice for the tourist, or any. one else.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31

With midwinter just past and spring only a promise, she who needs to buy a new hat must first put on her think ing cap. Subject to her choice are the demi-season and tourists hats that are presented at this time. and they in- clude hats of satin or faille or velvet or straw or any of these fabrics com bined with straw, and. along with these, hats of crepe or leather or tulle. Nearly all of them carry more or less evident message of springtime in their makeup. But among even these are hats adapted to present wear where the snow flies.
 Two lovely demi-season hats are shown in the picture above. At the left the hat of taupe-colored satin has a crown which displays great modera' tion in height compared to the mod ish small hats already shown for spring It has a granddaughter brim with graceful upward curves, and the satin is put on the frame in plaits, ex' cepting the top crown, where it is plain.
 A wreath made up of small leaves, black berries and little deep pink but ton chrysanthemums lies about the edge of the soft top crown. At the front and back a bow of narrow faille ribbon, in nattier blue, is posed. This pink and blue combination is a con. spicuous touch in spring millinery. but it is oyerborne in this instance by the dark color of the foliage and Der.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Why the Windmill Went.

Everything in the dear old village seemed the same to Jones after his absence of four years. The old church. the village pump, the ducks on the green, the old men smoking while their wives gossp-it was so restfui after the rush and hustle of the city Suddenly he missed something. Where's Hodges windmill" he asked in surprise. T can only see one mill and there used to be two" The na- tive gazed thoughtfully round, as if to verify the statement. Then he said slowly: They pulled one down. There weren't enough wind for two on 'tm!"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
The Fitted Cuff.

It is always some of the small de- tails of fashion that make or mar ones appearance.
 This year the fit of the cuff has much to do with the smartness of the costume. The long. tight cuffs are meant to fit really snugly about the wrist. So if you buy a ready made frock with long cuff that does not ht, have it remoGeled to fit snugly and neatly. Then fit it with buttons, hooks and eyes or snap fasteners so that the sleeve may be easily taken on and off.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31

any kind of skirt. They need not be embroidered; they can have a slight ornamentation of fine braid Madame Cheruit invented them, and they rose put of the economical situation of the French women in regard to clothes.
 Her original garment had chiffon sleeves instead of velvet ones but the American substitution is better, for two reasons; it makes the garment warmer and does not show the sleeve of the shirtwaist beneath. In it's pres ent form l think it is one of the best
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Sleeves Modjsh.

Evening dresses are sleeved. Some times the sleeves are mere wisps, 'tis true. but yet they cover to an extent milady's pretty shoulders and make them even prettier for the yelling. A few evening dresses will be sleeve less, but they will be the exception. Tho 1860 drop shoulder is also forcing itself upon fashionable notice and a few extreme evening gowns show its charming lines.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-01-31
Jersey Cloth Aualn.

We all lamented the coming of full, petticoats for one thing; the jersey silk petticoat wore so well that they were delight. but they were hardly stiff enough to give the fullness re- quire by present fashions.
 There are signs of a strong fashion for jersey silk cloth next spring. and for it's durability, if for nothing else we ought to be glad to welcome it Those of us who had jersey silk spor, blouses last summer know just how well it wore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-06-27
0RPE7 DECLARES
 GAVE DEAD GIRL
 HARMLESS POTION

Waukegan, Ill.,, June 26.-Wm. H. Orpet, the 20-year-old University of Wisconsin student, charged with the murder of Marian Lambert, his schoolgirl sweetheart, took the wit ness stand today and told of his meet ing with Marian February g., and of her death. His recital will be contin- ued tomorrow.
 He did not see her take poison nor have it about, but he saw her dying convulsions. In support of the theo- " that cyanide of potassium, if it was the cause and was taken in powdered form and not in solution, as insisted by experts called by the prosecution, he said the. medicine" which he gave her to relieve supposed delicate condition, was simply molasses and water. He said he knew that she could net be enciente and adopted this snbterfllge to relieve her mind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-06-27
NEGRO BISHOP IS
 GUEST AT BANQUET

Rev. J. M. Conner. D. D., Ph. D., bishop of Arkansas and Oklahoma for the A. M. D. church, vas the guest of honor last night at a literary entertainment and banquet given by local negroes at the S'. Johns A. Nj. E. church.
 Rev. o. l.. Moody was master ot ceremonies, talks were uade by Rev J. w. Parker, Rev. James Jones Rev. Perrins and Bishop Connor, and there were [ number of musical se- lections rendered.
 Prof. F. T. Venegar was toast master at the banquet, and the fol lowing toasts were given:
 "The Layman as a Factor in Afr can Methodisnl," Prof. Hal M. Fay lor.
 "Women as Church Workers" W B. Cloman.
 Negro Bishops" Prof. n. E. John son.
 My Trip to Africa by Cordelis Davis Of Little Rock.
 Response, by Bishop Connor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-06-27
COOLIES TO FRANCE.

(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)
 Hanoi, French Inlo-China, May 27. It is estimated that about 8c,00O natives of French Indo-China with many coolies from Southern China have gone to France ysince the out break of the war. The majority of these men have been taken into the intuition factories and the others are serving as soldiers in the French armies. Before the war they were either active or reserve tirailleurs in the French native forces in Tonkin, Anam and Indo-China proper Most of them are now attached to the ex- peditionary forces at Saloniki and at other points in the Near East and in the Mediterranean.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-06-27
BRADBURY'S PLEA
 FOR BAIL OPPOSED

Circuit Judge w. B. Sorrells an- nounced yesterday that on Thursday he will grant hearing on the motion that bail be allowed Thos. s. Brad bury, under indictment on charge of murder in the first degree, for the death of P. G. Jenkins, Sherrill plant CT, and whose two trials resulted in mistrials.
 Prosecuting Attorney T. G. Parham, it is stated, will oppose the granting of the motion. MT. Parham has been busy with the Bradbury trial and with matters which will claim the attention of the grand jury, and it will be im- possible for him to devote attention to the motion for bail until Thursday, this day therefore being fixed by Judge Sorrells for the hearing.