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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-02
LITTLE LESTER,
THE ARTIST
BY 'ANNABEL LEE.

TN February, 1897, the Children's
Hospital opened its doors to little
/ waif, Lester Kamp by name, for
\ exactly the second time in It's mss
- tory OF the past two years. 1t now
shelters a prodigy Of art, whose con-
ceptions, though crude, indicate genius
The opinions of Keith, Jorgensen,
Brewer, Cadenasso, Darlington, Lat1-
mer and Sculptor LIE sJeune are summed
up by the following expresslons-Won-
derfully endowed, maryelously gliteo,
a genius, incredible talent, aStonlsnlng
clevernesS, remarkable aplIlty anu
amazing skill.
Lester Ramps home, properly speak
ing, has been transitory one, and his
conveyance frequently police van.
He has arranged his existence IN the
Pope ward, partly through the Rlno-
ness Of the lady managers, parity pc
cause his brain was of measure 100
full for home at the Glen Ellen Fee
bic. Minded Asylum, and wholly pc
cause he was abandoned by a. father
who was too busy to think of him, and
deserted by mother. Often she left
him alone throughout the day, without
food or drink.
Year by year the child grew ana SO
did his wretchedness,5 and with II MS
desire to study, to so to school and
last and greatest was his yearning to
become an artist. !.
Little Lester, after his mothers de-
sertion, began a rapid succession OF
lodging house experiences. His trunk
consisted of a little pine box. contain
ing only a scanty amount of clothing
and a few toys. That which deprived
him of his strength could not rob him
of his desire to achieve something in
the world of ideals.
His Iandlady. whose name is legion,
supplied him with economic implements
of art Despite these crude materials
fragments of paper for his canvas
and the shears for his pencil, little Les
ter gave a. life of form and beauty to
his creations, denied to himself No
books taught him of his art, nor
cheered him In his loneliness, for he can
neither read nor write. Nature planted
this genius where he did not belong,
opened her page. gave him startling
memory and left the rest TO destiny.
And she placed this little estray in the
asylum for the sick and homeless heor.
The door opened for me upon the
playroom of the Children's Hospital,
disclosing a group of boys on crutches,
who completely surrounded figure by
the western window. One does not re-
qufre a nurse to point out the boy Won
der; the children do that His figure
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in time to save the lives of Binnie and
Julia.
When the picture had been inspected
by all, General Garcia ordered that
Binnie and his brave comrade should
be set free at once. Hardly had this
happened when the Cuban soldiers hur-
ried Ramirez to the spot where Binnie
had so lately knelt.
Mercy, oh, mercy!" beseeched the
spy.
Officer, do your duty" said General
Garcia sternly.
Harry Ostend and Binnie turned
aside Ned looked with pity toward
the covering wretch who was trem-
bling before the guns which Binnie and
Julia had faced so courag eously only
few minutes. before.
lone moment" said Julia; II beg for
the life of the prisoner as a reward in
full for the service I may have rem
dered Cuba in her time of need
His life is yours, Julia" answered
General Garcia, after some thought.
"But why do you wish him to live?"
There are other lands where he may
do better Let us be merciful to him
as a token of our gratitude for release
from the Spanish yoke"
rise, dog" said General Garcia,
"and thank this magnanimous girl for
saving your wretched existence as re-
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BJNNIE AND NED IN CUBA.

command of the firing squad to wait a
few minutes for developments, for Gen
eral Garcia, Harry Ostend and another
are coming in company to the place.
Indeed, their approaching horses are
soon heard and the curiosity of all the
soldiers is on keen edge at the very
unusual situation.
Here they come" said Ned.
General Garcia and Harry Ostend
were there truly. The third person
was-Ramirez, the spy. His face was
ashy white, by reason of fear, and it
was clear TO all that he was to tell the
story that would favor Binnie and Ju-
liza. He who had contrived their ruin
must free them and at awful cost to
himself. Perhaps he would take the
position of one sentenced to death.
Before Ramirez was called upon to
speak, Harry Ostend took from a pock-
etbook a photograph and asked Gen
eral Garcia to inspect it. The invi-
tation being accepted. General Garcia
started back with horror.
Ned could not repress his sense of
triumph at this manifestation.
Would it not be well to permit Ra-
nirez to see the picture?" he asked.
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dition to being always focused. they
proved often to be of the greatest
value, Binnie and Ned both had tiny
cameras when they started upon the
ride with the Cuban mountaineers that
terminated SO tragically at the bottom
of the canyon.
Down fell horses and men. mixed in
one great catastrophe. There lay
horses and men, when Ramirez stealth
lily descended into the canyon. With
his still smoking pistol in his hand, the
spy passed hurriedly by Ned in his
flight, after the murder Of the Spanish
captain. Did Ned move? The spy
fancied so and bent over him. An in
slant was enough to fix a picture of
the spy's features. When Ned recov-
cred consciousness, he covered the ex-
posed camera, and so preserved a tiny
but accurate picture. This was de-
veloped by Harry Ostend while he and
Nedwere sailing toWad Key West af-
ter the surrender of Santiago de Cuba.
This picture 50 perfectly fitted into the
story that Julia told concerning what
she had seen after the battle of the
bridge, that Harry Ostend saw that the
case against Ramirez was complete. He
fastened to return to Cuba, that JUS
tice might be done. Arriving there he
was astounded to hear of the danger
of Binnie and Julia. He acted prompt
ly, and Ned as we have seen, was just
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turn for your attempt to destroy hers.
Ramirez groveled in the dust at the
feet of the happy girl, hardly daring
to believe that she. had rescued him
when he was about to. pay the penalty
for his many crimes.
AS the readers know, it was indeed
the yacht California that. Binnie had
seen from the top of the mountain. And
now the hour for the departure of the
brave craft for the Philippines has come.
Harry Ostend is aboard and so is Ned.
There, too is Ramirez, who will have
a new chance in life. Binnie fingers
on shore, talking to Julia, until gun
on the yacht is fired to call him to his
duty. -
Thine is up, my dear julia" he says,
ooh. Binnie, promise me that you will
never forget me.
Never, never"
They have shaken hands and have
parted. Julia stands on the beach and
with dim eyes waves her handkerchief
in mute adieu. Binnie stands in the
stern of the small boat that is carry
ing him rapidly to the California, and
responsibility waves the small Cuban
flag which Julia has given him as a
keepsake flag which she has car
ried through so many periIs, her dear
est treasure.
Blue are the waves. Merrily SPAR
kle the foam as the chewing bow of
the California speeds through it. And
now she is farther and farther from
shore; and at last mere speck. Still
vessel that carries brave ;Binn1e can
be Seen no more. So. ends the story of
Binnie and Ned in Cuba. D. H. w.
(The Enid
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-02
IN SHORTHAND.
BY MARGARET WlDDEMER.


In storyland, in storyland, would that
I were there,
Where all the men are handsome, and all
the maids are fair.
Where castles loom on every hand, where
all the days are bright,
Where every lovelorn maiden has a gal
liant Grant knight.
In a castle sit spinning, looking out
with eyes of blue,
Always eyer eTbt am md T fre LOT one ga
But though many kneel before me, I dis
dain and spurn them all, .,o,
the loophole in the wall;
He who comes to WOO me
Must be dark and grand"
(For my own long ripping hair 1t gleam-
eth golden in my dreamy.
when he comes to sue me
For my lily hand"
land I'm looking penSfvely out to the
sunset-glowing streanO.
List! was that a horses s. h s,t on
And my song 1t breaketh quickly and
adown the hall / float,
AS gallant knight he strideth up to
where stand apart
And be kpeels before me proudly as he
asketh for my heart!
AS I answer softly, softly, oh. it beateth
fast and loud:
I should know him and should love him
were lying in my. shroud,
For its, he, the knight I've. dreamed of,
and I gladly clasp his hand
AS he leads me from my castle to wider
Storyland!
Little Nellie was sent to the corner
grocery for a pound of butter "Wen.
little girl, what can I do for your
asked the grocer. BE quick. for I'm
awful busy" P-please, SIR STAN
mered Nellie, ~ m-muzzer sended me
for p-pound of b-butter, but if you
is b-busy dive me a h-half p-pound.''
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-02
CHILDISH FUN, MAKERS,

I'VE don't have to punish our chill
dren any more"
why not?" :a
when one of them gets to acting
badly the others courtmartial him"
A gentleman living in a suburban
town brought a lawn-mower home one
evening and the next morning was out
early testing it. His little 4-year- old
daughter hearing the noise ran to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-02
CASTLES OF AIR.
BY CHARLES ELMER UPTON,

PLAcERViLLE
Years agone, when life was beaming,
And fate looked kindly on you and me,
Oft we sat together, dreaming
OF that future when we should be
Men of high and Kngly station,
Dwelling in mansions bright with
gold,
Helping to guide the march of a nation,
Masters of power and fame untold.
Comrade mine, the years are going,
Time has shattered our boyhood' s
dream;
Into the future we come, unknowing,
Yet, friend of old! deem
When the curtain of life is falling
We shall hearken a sound affair
The voice, of the Infinite, calling, calling
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window to investigate, and after gazing
at 1t in establishment for moment, ex-
claimed: ooh, mamma, papa's tuttin'
re gwass wiz your tarpet-sweeper!"
DO you know what will happen to
you If you don't hand that apple over
right away?" said the big boy to the
little boy.
And the little boy gave it up.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-02
BABYS FEET.
BY lad GERNON c. sWINBuRNE

BY .AGERNON c. SWINbURNE.
A baby's feet, like sea-shell pink.
Might tempt, should heaven see meet,
An angels lips to kiss, we think,
A baby's feet.
Like rose-hued sea-flowers toward the
heat
They stretch and spread and wink
Their ten soft buds that part and meet,
On baby's feet. az 900.
No flower-bells that expand and shrink
Clean half so heavenly sweet r7-'re-
AS shine on life's untrodden brink -
A baby'S feet
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MORE WARNINGS.

Deputy J. H. t5ulpepper, arrested a negro yesterday at the boat land ing, who he had longed to catch for some time. The negro is Louis Hubbard, who is wanted for selling stolen property. A few weeks ago tn is negro stole three yearlings and sold them to a MT. Sigers, a cattle dealer. When Mir. Sigers was taking the cattle home three men met him and claimed the animals. It was plainly shown that Hubbard had stolen the yearlings. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Deputy Culpepper went after him and found him at the boat landing. He made resistance but was overpowered and locked up to await trial.
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A telegram was received b3 chief Stewart yesterday which read as follows: "Please wire me if John J. Bird is sick in your city signed by John $. Bird aud sent from Mont gomery, Ala. After investigation Chief Stewart could find no one sick by that name. If any ohe knows John J ;. Bird is sick please notify the Chief of Police.
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The Epworth League Society of the Main Street Methodist Church will give May Festival Friday evening on the lawn at the residence of Mrs. G. N Hart. literary and musical program will be rendered. Refreshments 25c. Admission free.
 J 10 d2t.
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Use Eureka Cream and remove wrinkles and rough complexion, leaving the skin smoothe and beau tiful as in youth, especially useful for young babies heads. For sale by all leading druggists. 55 d1m
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Mr. Hoyler was seen today by a GRAPHIC reporter and asked if Mir. J. G Portis. at the Board of Trade, corner Main and second. was receiv- ing war bulletins. He answered that Mir. Portis was receiving the Newspaper Special Report. 4-29 dtf
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The poor and rich alike can now purchase the Perfect Baking Powder and enjoy good bread and health be- cause it's reasonable in price and as pure as chemistry can make it.
 e-11 dlm.
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The beautiful and accomplished Miss Marie Mathews, leaves tomor- row for Old Point Comfort, Va. and Lexington. ky. where she will spend the summer. the guest of friends
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Miss Hennie Blum went to Little Rock this morning to attend very swell wedding which will occur in that city at very near future date Miss Blum will also attend the "Flag" ceremonies today.
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Cuban March

"Cuban March, dedicated to Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, just out. For sale by the Pine Bluff Cigar and News Go. , r dtf
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Ladies. the baking powder named Perfect, is free from adulterations, made by competent chemists and wilinot cause sallow skin CT indi- gpstiOn. 3-l1 I'm,
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Mir. Strickland's Sunday school class will give an ice cream supper in the Bridges building next door to Mccain aroeery Co. on Friday even ing, May the 2Oth, from to 10 o'clock. 519 d1t
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Of course you want to know all about Uncle Sam's warships. :" Clip your coupons and with ten cents each get the portfolios of Uncle Sam's Navy" We have them up to and inclusive of No. '.
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Mir. c. M. Taylor. a resident of the "City of Roses, is a Pine Bluff yis- itor today.
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Miss Nell Collier, the sponsor for the Fencihles. came up from her home at Altheimer yesterday and is today attending the flag presen- tation in Little Rock.
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You can use any grade of flour and have good biscuits, light=bread and pastry if you use the Pure Baking Powder named Perfect d-tf.
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War news to be had daily at the Board of Trade, corner of Main anG Second. 4-29 dtf
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Messrs. J. L. Wells, W. D. Mallory and R. ?. Tuwner, three popular knights of the grip, of Memphis, are registered at the Truloek.
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The Board of Trade, corner of Main ana Second, has arranged to have war news sent there da1ly by the Newspaper Special Report. If.
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Portfolios No. 3, 1. , and ' Of Uncle Sam's Navy have arrived One coupon and 10, each will get them at the GRAPHIC nfffce.
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C. W. Wesner of Cornerstone is registered at the Trulock.
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The Board of Trade, corner Main and Second, began it's war news ser vice today. Bulletins will be posed daily us received. 4-29 dtf.
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The leading grocers delight to sell the genuine pure baking powder named "Ferfeet Use it always.
 2-l1 I Inn.
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MT. Carson Orto will return today from Little Rock, where he has been visiting for the past eek.
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Stop at Gleason's Hotel when you visit Little Rock. dtf.
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Mir. Horace Holmes, formerly of this city but now of Little Rock was in our city yesterday.
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If you want chewing gum call at Mccain Grocery Go. and get 15 cents worth for cents. dtf
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Advertising Fans at prices as low as can be found elsewhere at the Ad- ams-Vilson Printing Co. If
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MT. John F. Sennett, of New Gas conY is at the Truloek.
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Storms tonight aud partly cloudy Saturday; stationary temperature.
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All kinds of fresh spring vegetables at Joe c. Meyers. dtf
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Mr. Joe \. Altschul the popular eonfectioner has just recovered from a brief spell of sickness.
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Messrs Il. NJ. Grant and Nj. W. Quilting, of Pendleton, Ark, were Pine Bluff callers yesterday.
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Sixth and Chestnut school will close June 3, to open again the second Monday in September. Pupils from years old will be received, pro vided they are not above the 4th grade. d1t
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No business was transacted in the police court this morning.
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Mir. J. W. Forbes, a prominent business man of Little Rock, was in our city yesterday.
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E. P. Ladd, Of Ladds, Ark, is d Pine Bluff visitor today.
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The latest war news is to Ee seen at the Board of Trade, corner Main and Second. 429 dtf
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|. Nj. Hum, of Tyrone, Ark, Is in the city today.
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Fresh wberries received every day at Joe C. Meyers. dtf
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Cuban March.

Cuban March" ;" dedicated to Gen. Lee, just out. For sale by the Pine Bluff Cigar and News Co.
 517 dtf
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Mir Con Whitted, a prominent mer chant of Grady, is in the city.
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Gunther's famous chocolates and benbons at Nitchel's. only, POS Main street II 15 If
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If you want your orders delivered at once, you can get it at Joe C. Meyers. dtf
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Mr, Jeff Hicks ef the Ice and Coal Go left yesterday for Arkansas City, where he went on business.
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War telpgrams posted at the Board of Trade, corner Of Main and Second are genuine. 4-29 dtf
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Mir. L. s. Stoval, Of Little Rock is in the city today.
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If you wish to remove wrinkles, rough skin and freckles. ana secure youthful, smooth and beautiful com plexion. use only Pure Eureka Cream" Found at the leading drug stores of thecity. 54dtf
 For electric bells, wire. etc, tele- phone C. c. Cady, Old Phone, No. 400. dlm
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1lgCaeeRIp Graphic.
 CITY ITEMS.

WHETHER FORECAST.
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e A. 9 T @ 7 TA. Bears the z1 Tho Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss N@pHZzzz$I
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I OST- Knight Templar charm; piece of L chain attached, Finder will be reward ed by leaving same at this office, 5-16t
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Mr. Ed Williams of English. is a inc Bluff shopper today.
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VATAETED--Bo Boarders; at Browning House. w No 311 West 5th Ave. To dtf
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FOR sALE-Lot corner Third avenue and Cherry street. PHee reasonable and terms of payment to suit purchaser,
 GEO. W. RITCHIE. l.23 dtf " ith Bluff City Lumber Co.
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XHTANTED-To buy good, gentle family w horse, must be cheap. Apply to I. J. Bloom. 54 div
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I OST-- silk umbrella, steel rod, G chery handle, selvedge border Lost at the Temple, Finder return to this office and get reward. 3 d6t
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FOR SALE-A wedbster's International Dictionary. Apply to ". E. Levy. at itiZens Bank. 57 6t
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at Joe C. Meyers. dtf
 E. P. Ladd, Of Ladds. Ark, is Il Pine Bluff visitor today.
 The latest war news is to te seen at the Board of Trade, corner Main and Second. L 29 dtf
 |. NJ. Hum, of Tyrone, Ark, Is in the city today.
 If you want chewing gum call at Mccain Grocery Co. and get 15 cents worth for cents. dtf
 Mir. Con Whitted, a prominent mer chant of Grady, is in hecity.
 CA9ToRrA. B Bears the Tho Kind You l.a-e A.-ags Bought Signature ss l>z7Azzzw
 Mir. L. s. stoval, Of Little Rock is in the city today.
 You can use any grade of flour and have good biscuits, light=bread and pastry if you use the Pure Baking Powder named Perfect d-tf.
 Mir. c. M. Taylor. a resident of the "City of Roses, is a Pine Bluff yis- itor today.
 Messrs. !. L. Wells, W. D. Mallory and R. P. Towner, three popular knights of the grip, of Memphis, are registered at the Truloek.
 The Board of Trade. corner Main and Second, began it's war news ser vice today. Bulletins will be possed daily us received. 4-29 dtf.
 War news to be had daily at the Board of Trade, corner of Main anG Second. 4-29 dtf
 No business was transacted in the police court this morning.
 CAsToRrA. Bears the <'I Ih' Kind You Have asays Bought Signature of NH2Azzn
 Sixth and Chestnut school will close June 3, to open again the second Monday in September Pupils from 3 years old will be received, pro vided they are not above the 4th grade dit
 Mr. Carson Orto will return today from Little Rock. where he has been visiting for the past W eek.
 Fresh strawberries received every day at Joe C. Meyers, dtf
 Mr. Joe S. Altschul the popular eonieetioner has just recovered from brief spell of sickness.
 Advertising Fans at prices as low as can be found elsewhere at the Ad- ams-Yison Printing Co. If
 Messrs Il. Nj. Grant and Nj. W. Quilting, of Pendleton, Ark, were Pine Bluff callers yesterday,
 If you want your orders delivered at once, you can get it at Joe C. Meyers. dtf
 Mir. J. W. Forbes, a prominent business man of Little Rock, was in our city yesterday,
 Mir. Horace Holmes, formerly of this city but now of Little Rock was in our city yesterday.
 Mir. Strickland's Sunday school class will give an ice cream supper in the Bridges building next door to Mccain Grocery Co. on Friday even ing, May the 20th, from to 10 o'clock. 5I9 dIt
 Miss Hennie Blum went to Little Rock this morning to attend a very swell wedding which will occur in ! that city at very near future date Miss Blum will also attend the "Flag" ceremonies today
 Of course you want to know all
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LAND SCRIPT.

For sale in quantities to suit locators, from 40 acres up. Apply toJ. M. Simp- son. Babbitt Block,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-20
A HARMONIOUS GATHERING.

Oklahoma Statehood Convention DIsap-
pointing to Those Who Predicted a Split
KINGFIsHER, Ok, Jan. 14.-The best
hundred, most representative and most
harmonious statehood convention yet
held in Oklahoma assembled last night
in the opera house. 1t was called to
order by Virgil II. Hobbs, chairman Of
the free silver committee. The pro-
ceedings throughout were devoid Of
any bitter controversies. Delegates
were present from every county in the
territory. The committee on resolu-
tions submitted the following report,
which was adopted:
That the people OF Oklahoma territory, as
sembled in delegate convention for the purpose
of considering the statehood question, ear
nesty urge upon the congress OF the United
States to pass an enabling act at the present
session, providing for the admission of Okla
homa as state, with such boundaries as, In
the wisdom of congress, will best subserve the
cause Of good government
That this convention earnestly favors the
passage OF the free homes bill, which has
passed the United States senate and is now
pending in the house Of repres entatiVes.