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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
"New" Things That Are Old
nm tha yorth,s r.oupanion.

From the Youths Companion.
 Many of the so-called modern iri- provements" of civilization, which so largely contribute to the comfort of liv- ing. are by no means so recent in orsin, as we.are- disposed to imagine.
 An eminent archaelogist has recent ly declared, for example, that Nero's palace in Rome had three elevators. It is true that those elevators must have been hoisting machines of very primitive pattern-operated presumably by man power, with the help of rope and counter weight-and it is more than doubtful that they were ever used to carry hu- man freight. Few palaces or other build ings in ancient Rome were more than two stories in height, and passenger lifts were for that reason not needed.
 We are accustomed to think of run ming water in houses as a modern ltIx- ury New York city did not have 1t un- til 1T76 when a reservoir was constructed east of Broadway, into which water was raised by pumping it from wells dug for the purpose. But that was a very prim-
 tive arrangement compared with the system of ancient Rome, by which Wa ter was brought from great distances in aqueduets that were marvels of engi- neering and that emptied through lead
 
 stone.
 Erected at intervals along tho streets of Pompeii were pillars of masonry up which ran lead pipes; and on top of each pillar was a tank. from which water was distributed by pipes to the houses, All dwellings, except those of the very poor, were thus supplied, and some had nearly a score of faucets, con trolled by stopcocks that were much like | bat arp in fo1aV
 At many street corners there were fountains with stone basins, the edges worn by the hands of the people who were fed by the city water. which was brought by an aqueduct from a distant place so elevated that the head was very powerful. That kind of engineer ing was highly developed in those times. When Julius Caesar first visited Alex andria in Egypt he found there so conn plete an underground water supply sys- tenn that the city seemed hollow under neath.'
 In the year 73 B. C., Julius Caesar or ganized the fire department of Rome. It had force of 600 men. At that time a primitive fire engine had already come into use; it was pair of pumps worked by beam, and the two streams united in common discharge pipe and passed out through nozzle that could be turned in any direction. "Siphons' fire extinguishers-were commonly kept in houses. Frequent mention is made of them in ancient literture, but we do not know what they were like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17

of almost all of the activities of grain and of meat and MT. Baruch from his of flee in Washington controls and will con- tinue to control for long time the in- fluences which affect prices and produc- tion. However, it makes little differ ence in the opinion of men who thing profoundly where the center of power may be, provided power is wisely ex- ercised. Nevertheless, 1t is 8 considera- tion to which history will pay much attention that within the course of a year and a half power not surpassed by that which was exercised by the Kaiser. has been concentrated into the hands of a few men who are in places of au- thority in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
WANTS GOVERNMENT 70 LOWER EXPENSES
By HOLLAND

New York, November l6-(SpeciaI.) ) One of the most successful of American business men, having accumulated q for tune of many millions without in any way having done injustice to others, a very large taxpayer and a liberal con : tributor to various war funds, said this morning that he believes that it is of the highest importance that the govern nient immediately begin to curtail it's expenditures. Furthermore there should be continued curtailment, not recklessy or by single stroke of the pen, but cautiously. and wisely until within a year or so the money expended by the government will in the aggregate reach being expended
 He has made a careful estimate which justifies him in saying that he is con fident that there can be an immediate reduction of expenditures aggregating at least $6G0,000,0o0. This can be done with out seriously affecting industrial work CTS, although the time is coming when the kind of work those artisans are now engaged in will be abandoned. But in view of the possibility of an enormous demand for manufactured articles, rail- road and electrical equipment, copper and various materials which will be needed for the industrial recovery of the people across the sea, who have been affected by the war, the probabilities are that the industrial workers will find abundant employment, and, in fact, may be as gradually, quietly and surely ab- scrbed in peace industries as was the case at the close of the civil war when more than 100000 soldiers were within few months engaged in peaceful in- dustrial occupations.
 Nevertheless the feeling prevails in the financial district that the expenditures of the government for two or three years will necessarily be upon an enor- nous scale. For it is evident that the government does not intend to cause any relaxation in the shiphuilding industries. We shall have within a year or two the worlds greatest merchant marine. and upon that we can rely for assistance in developing our international trade. This is the point of view taken by Charles NJ. Schwab, by Mir. Hurley and by others. There are more than 100000 workers in industrial plants whose out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
Modest Man

From the Boston Transcript
 He-I would gladly die for you, but for one thing.
 She--And what Is that? Helm afraid you could never re- place the loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
JEFFERSON OFFERS
 BELASCO SUCCESS,
 THE BOOMERANG
Winchell Smith Comedy at Jefferson Tuesday and Wednesday, With
 Matinee

Rarely has splendid cast of players been gathered together in a single play as in "The Boomerang the winchell Smith and Victor Mapes comedy, which David Belaseo will bring to the Jeff ferson theatre Tuesday and Wednesday and Wednesday matinee.
 It is a we'll known fact that MT. Belasco never sends out duplicate com panies in Belasco successes. In this one instance alone, this famous pro ducer sacrificed fortune, it is said, for "The Boomerang has been ac- claimed as the most emphatic comedy hit of the decade.
 "The Boomerang is in three acts and its fun is of the cleverest and wittiest kind. It deals with the foolish jealousy of a lovesick youth in manner that is said to be irresistible. For the first time, in a play at least, physician is called in to effect 8 cure for love- sickness. As simple things are usually considered the most difficult, and as this physician is inexperienced, though exceedingly efficient, he goes to work without delay. The patient, Budd Woodbridge, is the vict1m of heart- less coquette, Grace Tyler Budd has been wooing her in the old, eloquent, self sacrificing manner and loses weight III uoluS It, III laCl, lie Is OH lue NSlSe of a complete breakdown when the physician takes in the situation and gets Budd's mind off the adored one and her careless cruelty by telling him that he is the victim of germs. In a months time the physician agrees to show results, and he undertakes to ac- complish his purpose by placing Budd in charge off a beautifui nurse, and play ing her against Grace Tylers jealousy as an antidote to bring Grace to time, for she really cares for Budd. 1nci- dent1y, the doctor suddenly realizes that he himself has fallen in love with the nurse. and the amusing incidents which follow give the comedy it's title.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
IN
 BLIND YOUTH, 10
 BE AT JEFFERSON
Bernhardt's Former Lead ing Man Here in Person Friday and Saturday,
 With Matinee

Coming direct from his New York en- gagement, Lou Tellegen will appear in person in Blind Youth at the Jefferson theatre for three performances Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday mat inee
 The play was written by the star with the assistance of Willard Mack. It is in three acts and the scenes are laid in Paris and New York. The tour, which is under the stars nagement, win carry him as far as the Pacific coast, and is under the direction of Charles Emerson Cook, who was for many years one of the staff of David Belasco.
 When he was boy Lou Tellegen deterlnined to be an actor. His mother objected, and it was not until he had established his independence that he was able to enter his cnosen field.
 The story of Blind Youth" has to do with a young artist. His mother is an American and his father French. The first leaves him in Paris and the latter dies. He studies art and at length falls iii love with a beautiful adventures. The proof that she is false to him drives him to despair and drink. He is awak- ened to his condition by the story of a fellow artist and leaves for America, where he joins his mother. The ad- venturess follows him and seeks to marry his half brother. The artist, to prevent the marriage, makes a clandes- time appointment with her, to which the brother calls his tiancee. through whom he has found regeneration. This makes the big scenes of the play which is thrillingly dramatic. At the end all concludes happily for the artist and his sweetheart.
 MT. Tellegen will have in his com pany many well known players. includ- ing Jennie Eustace, Jean Robertson, Elsie Bartlett, Marguerite Forrest, Nan De Voc, Mark Smith, Ralph Locke Sid neY Riggs and Walter Craven
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
To Begin On

From the Boston Transcript "So your husband refused to buy you an automobile"
 Not exactly refused; he said I ought
 first to become familiar with machin- cry in general, so he bought me a sew ing machine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
Fished in Vain

From the Boston Transcript.
 Mrs. Fisher-You wouldn't suppose that I had a son in school would you?"
 Mir. Blunt-No, indeed. had an idea that all your children must be through college by this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
put is apparatus with which our mer.
 chant marine will be installed. ANOTHER CONTINUED EXPENSE


 chant marine will be installed. ANOTHER CONTINUED EXPENSE
 It is evident that the government in
 tends to give such financial assistance
 as England, France and Italy and other
 countries may need, at least until peace
 treaties are ratified and the readJust- ments which peace will occasion are well under way This purpose of the govern ment was made manifest on the very day when the United States was cele- brating the end of the war. For Secre- tary McAdoo caused the announcement to be made that the treasury department had granted new credit to France az gregating $S0,000O0O.
 France now stands a debtor to the United States for loans which in the aggregate are almost exactly g, ,500, ,0o0, ,0OO. All of the allies who have obtained loans in the United States now stand indebted to this country by as much as S,012o0 ,O0o- THE CENTER OF POWER Although the so-called bankers money committee of New York has been able to nut into effect certain restrictions
 which will tend to prevent further spec ulation, at least of an excessive charac- ter. nevertheless it is recognized in the financial district that the center of power is now established at Washington. It
 used to be said that Washington was the political center of the United States and
 New York the commercial and financial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-17
No Regrets

From the Boston Transcript. Ii
 Sentimental Sam-Don't yer lovsn' thoughts ever wander back to yer old home life, Bill? 2
 Bill Booze-Naw! I was raised in ST prohibition town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
25 JEFFERSON
 MEN LGAVE FUR
 N. |, ARMY POST
Board No. i Sends 13 and No. 2 l2 to Jackson
 Jackson Barracks.

Twenty five Jefferson county men left last night for Jackson Barracks, New Orleans. Thirteen were sent by Board No. 1 and 12 by Board No. 7, as follows:
 Board No. 1-Marion l.. Gray, John Walton, Rcged w. McNew, Robert c. Lemons, George D. Mccain, Clarence E. Brannon, Raymond Minor. w. w.. Williamson, Leo Levine, w. H. Bale, J. E. Gray, Chauncy R. Shandy, Jesse E. Pogue.> Leo Levine was in charge of the squad.
 Board No. 2.-Ollie Allen, Eddie T. Mulin, Henry D. Harper, James M. Smithwick, William E. Spann, Estel L.. Burgess. Edwin l.. Cerder, William A. Pack, Ruben L. Rinehart, Porter R. Chadwick, William B. Sooksey, By ron D. Lilly. Mullin was in charge of the squad.
 All registrants in Class 1 have been called by Board No. 1 to meet at the courthouse at p m. Saturday to re- ceive instructions regarding the legal status of their affairs after they have been called to the colors.
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HITCHCOCK SAYS AIRCRAFT BOARD
 POOLING PUBLIC
Charges of Irregularities Provokes Demand for
 Another Inquiry

Washington, May 2.-Charges and intimations of irregularities in con- nection with the aircraft program, which have been published and dis cussed in capitol cloakrooms for some time, were brought to the floor of the senate today with demands for a new investigation with a view to crinli- nal prosecution.
 During the debate several members of the military committee declared in favor of reopening the inquiry recent ly conducted by the committee, but Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, acting chairman, said the committee was without power to deal with the prose- cution and that the department of justice should handle that phase of he matter
 Senator Hitchcock, dwelling upon alleged misleading of the public re- garding aircraft production, told the senate that the aircraft board is play ing a gigantic confidence game on the whole country.
 He declared the Liberty motor in fact is nothing but tine Packard mo tor improved" and tLat the govern ment is contemplating playing the Packard company $500,000 and $1,000,- 900 for it's interest in the motor.
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When Silence Is Golden

When you don't know, keep silence On such occasions silence is golden. The man who cannot ccntrol himself Is not Il free man. He Is the sport of every wind that blows. He is for some thing when he has just talked with a man who is for it. He is quite as strongly against it after listening to one who is against ii. and will be Just as ready to change again under some other persons influence. His opinion Is valueless because 1t Is never his own. It Is well to think carefully of a sub- feet before expressing an opinion on it. Do not allow yourself to be influenced oy spacious reasoning, still less by talk in which thve is no reason. The more important tilc subject, the more ,eed of -control--FXchange
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PARHAM CLAIMS AUTO ATTACHED
 BY (. (. GREEN
Prosecuting Attorney Says Gar Was not Owned by
 Detective Converse.

The automobile used by George L.. Converse St. Louis detective, during his stay in Pine Bluff, is owned by T. G. Parham, prosecuting attorney, according to an interplea filed on MT, Parham's behalf in the suit instituted by Constable Clint c. Green against Converse.
 The interplea, filed yesterday by E. w. Brockman, deputy prosecuting at torney, as attorney for Mir. Parham, states that the auto, attached in the Green case, never belonged to the de- ective but is the property of M T. Par ham.
 Constab ble Green, following his ac- quittal of charge of conspiracy 10 permit the sale of liquor in Pine Bluff and the dismissal of charges of non- feasance and accessory to bribery, filed suit against George l.. Converse for $20,000, claimed as damages for alleged islander. The constable charges that the indictments returned against him were due to false information given by Converse.
 TO 'FOreclOse Lien.
 Nat Brown is defendant in suit filed in chancery court by A. D. Eos ter, trustee, and Vim. Gordon. to foreclose a deed of trust to the lot at HI Plum street, Battlesville. ill satis- faction of $136, attorneys fees and in terest, claimed as due on notes.
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CIciist Good Drivnr

An English automobile publication. tD discussing the qualifications of < driver, f.g either plous:;re cars O. trucks, quotes the experience of 2 large employer whG said that. other things being equal he always gave the preference to the man who had owned a motorcycle. Among his req sons for this were ;hut motorcycle owner understood something about the need for economy ill gasoline and fires. Moreover, he had experience in driving an engine that requires more careful operation than the water
 cooled auto engine. and consequently was more sensitive to any bad run
 ning of the engine: besides having a good idea of adjustments and reHirS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
WHEN YOU WAKE UP DRINK GLASS
 OF HOT WATER
Wash the poisons and toxins from system before putting more
 food into stomach.
Says inside-bathing makes any one look ard feel clean,
 sweet and refreshed,

Wash yourself on the inside before breakfast like you do on the outside, This is vastly more important because the skin pores do not absorb impuri- ties into the blood, causing illness, while the bowel pores do.
 For every ounce of food and drink taken into the stomach, nearly an ounce of waste material must be carried out of the body. If this waste material is not eliminated day by day it quickly ferments and generates poisons, gases and toxins which are absorbed or sucked into the blood stream through the lymph ducts which should suck only nourishment to sus- tain the body.
 A splendid health measure is to drink, before breakfast each day, a glass of real hot water with tea spoonful of real hot water with a tea spoonful of limestone phospate in it. which is harmless way to wash these poisons, gases and toxins from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels; thus cleansing, sweetenine and freshening the entire alimentary canal before putting more food into the stomach.
 A quarter pound of limestone phos phate costs but very little at the drug store but is sufficient to make anyone an enthusiast on inside-bathing. Mer and women who are accustomed tc wake up with dull, aching head ol have furred tongue, bad taste, nasty breath, sallow complexion, others who have bilious attacks, acid stomach ol constipation are assured of pro nounced improvement in both healtl and appearance shortly.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
Cleverntss of Chinese.

It is acknowledged that the Chinese are very skillful in making confectlon- cry and possess the reputation of hay ing many secrets. They are able to empty an orange of its pulp entirely, then fill it up with fruit jelly without cut in the rind or even a tiny hole. Indeed, they even empty an egg iD this manner and fill it with a sort of almond nougat without one being able. to find the slightest break CT incision In the shen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
SHE GOT GOOD RESULTS

This honest testimony from a wom- an who has suffered should be heed ed by all afflicted with backache, rheumatic pains. or any symptom of kidney and bladder trouble: "I have got good results from Foley Kidney Pills that I sleep much better. Mrs. Chas. Gray. 270 Sixth St., Detroit Mich." Mann's Pharmacy.--Adyt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
ARKANSAS DOCTORS
 TO MEET AT JONESBOR0
Surgeon General Rupert Blue, II. $. A., to Attend Convention Next
 Week.

Jonesboro. May Next week Joneslboro will be in gala attire to en- tertain another big state convention. The State Medical society will meet here on May [, and 9, and a splendid program has been arranged for the hundreds of doctors who Will attend. Wednesday, May 8, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the United States Pub lie Health service. and Major John D. Mclean, M. R. C., of the national cOun- cil of defense. will be guests of the society. General Blue will sl.eak We'd nesday night. Major Mclean will tell about the medical needs of the army and navy and what the medical pro- fession will do to win the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
WANTS TO HELP OTHER MEN

M w. Taylor, Calvert, Ala, writes: 'To Whom it May Concern: I recom- mend Foley Kindey Pills, the best l ever used tried diffhreld reme7 dies, but none gave me relief like Foley" They restore regular action of kindays and bladder and relieve backache, rheumatic pains, stiff joints, sore muscles. Mann's Pharm- acy-Adyt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
SEN.ROBINSON WILL
 NOT MAKE CAMPAIGN
Will Leave His Candidacy in Hands sOf Friends, He Says, as He
 Goes to Capital.

Little Rock, May 2.-Senator Joe T. Robinson, who returned from Wash ington at the request of Liberty loan officials to make series of patriotic addresses in behalf of the loan. left today for Washington to resume the campaign.
 Senator Robinson said he would not return to Arkansas to participate in a political campaign. believing that the people would rather that he stay at his post in Washington. His candi- dacy for renomination will be left to his friends he said.
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Wastinu Time.

If time be of all things the most pre- cious, wasting time must be, as fccE itichard says, the greatest rrodigality :; since, as he elsewhere tells Us, lost time is never found again; and what we call time enough, always proves little enough. Let us, then be up anc doing, and doing to the purpose; sc D! diligence shall w W more with jess perplexity. Sloth makes all things diff ficult, but industr; sll easy and be that riseth late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; while laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes h;in. Drive thy business, let pot that drive thee; and early to bed and early to rise makes man healthy, wealthy ann wise-Renja alin >9rnnIlin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
Telltale Eyes and Toes.

The eyes tell the story of guilt when all the other muscles are controlled. This you will learn in the eleventh chapter of Darwi,'s book. Sometimes when the face is controlled, as in tho case of natives of India. other muscles are uncomfortable. Sir Henry Maine declares that in India the judge can tell when native is lying by watch ing his toes. He keeps his face per fectly straight and his eyes express sionless, but his toes begin to wjggie as soon as he begins to lie.
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CUT THIS OUT--IT IS WORTH
 MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this slip, enclose with five cents to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago. H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup. Foley Kid ney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tab let's. Mann's Pharmacy-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
Ears Keen Grovrinu.

An odd thing about ears Is that throughcar ones lifetime they cominue to grow bigger. The ears of a girl, admired perhaps for their small size, fre fairly large by the time she has -eached middle age. In old age they may be larger. In any company Of people one may notice that it is the elders that have tbe big cars. In the very old they are o> ergrown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-03
California's Gibe.

From an account ot an Oregon we'd ding: "The hridegroom's present to the bride was handsome diamond brooch. together withNnnny other beau tiful things in cGteA glass. Oakland lCal.) Tribune.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in- fiuenced by constitutional conditions. and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi- cire is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. It is com posed of some of the best tonics known combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Props, Toledo, o.
 All Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.