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r.,ranralnar. nallnnn Ahrentnrs.

Extraordinary Balloon Adventure.
 Mir. Arthur Williams, a professional aeronaut. and Mr. sidney Darby,a jour nalist. recently under took to cross the English channel from London to France. The appointed day was stormy but the journalist, who as it appears, had the expedition in charge. was per- suaded that this would be no disadyan- tas r rather the contrary, as the Nja-, enly serve to hasten the paszag, ae men were provided with carrier F aeons, provisions, pneumatic blouses Lo aid them in swimming, in case they were precipitated into the sea. and other appliances. By the time they reached the neighborhood of Brighton. on the coast. the aeronauts found that. on account of the eonden- sation Of the gas, they could keep themselves up only by throwing out ballast. and they perceived that, at the rate they were throwing it out, that they had not enough to carry them across the channel At the same time the balloon was blowing very fast in the direction of the sea. Nothing re- mained for them but to descend. by whatsoever means they could, and at once. It was now almost dark. Not q moment was to be lost. We have got to go down the guide rope. said Williams. He himself began the de- scent first. letting himself down hand over hand on the whirling rope. Mfr. Darby followed, as closely as possible. Mr. Williams reached the ground with out serious injury, but as he let go and fell. the thing happened which should have been foreseen-the bal loon. relieved of his weight, shot up- ward. carrying poor Darby with it. He let himself down to the very end of the rope. but this was now far above the earth It was impossible for him 10 climb up again into the balloon, and 10 do so. even if it were possible, would only postpone the inevitable calamity. Even now lie could hear the washing of the sea, he might at that moment be above it. It was too dark to see anything clearly. The bal- loon was still ascending. He could hope to get no nearer the earth than he was at that moment With death above and probably death below, he had but a poor choice. Nevertheless he chose to let go and fall, feeling that his best chance lay in dropping to the earth while there might still be the earth below him. He let go and fell into the darkness. He lost conscious ness, and knew nothing of what hap pened after that Next day he was found alive. but badly hurt, in marsh close by the sea. His pneumatic or clothing had broken his fall, and he had providentially dropped in such a position that the water of the marsh did not drown him. He was taken to Brighton and received medi- cal care. He could hardly have fallen from q height of less than one hun dred and fifty feet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20
snoRe in Queer rIaces.

William E. Glandstone. England's grand old man, used to make political speeches in queer places. In fact, it was he who initiated the custom of speaking from railroad trains. He poured out his political principles at the mouths of tunnels, on the tops of mountains-notably his adventures in hidlothian-at pit mouths and deep down in the bowels of the earth, on hay stacks, in chapels. once in a Con- greg&tional church and frequently on board ship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20
White House Clocks.

eThe clocks in the white house, re-
 marked an official clock-winder to
 Washington Star reporter. are by no
 means the most uninteresting things about the house, though but little has ever appeared about them in the news napers. Strange as it may appear, but
 one of the old clocks is of American manufacture, though all that have been purchased of late years are. The one clock referred to was made in New York and was purchased when James Monroe was president. It is one of the permanent fixtures in the green room and has been there ever since it was purchased. As a timepiece it con- pares fayorably with any of the for eign-made clocks, though it was made at time when America was not as famous for it's timepieces as it is now. The most interesting clock there, of course. from it's history is the clock in the blue parlor, which was once the property of Napoleon Bonaparte, who presented it to General Lafayette, and the latter presented it to General Washington. The frame of it is made of alabaster and French gilt bronze. It has to be wound but once a month. Ii keeps time today as accurately as when first made.
 What is known as the Lincoln clock. purchased when President Lin- coin was in the white house. is an ob- ject of interest in the red room. and is of ebony and gold It strikes the quarters, halves and hours In Mrs room is a clock which has been running without the slightest in- termission for nearly thirty years. The clock at the foot of the stairs 1eadSng up to the presidents office is the enc that the public generally sees. It Is rather modem in construction, of the regulator pattern, and is very reliable.
 The clock in Private Secretary Por- ter's room is admired for its cathedral gong rather than anything else, but it is a good clock and has so proven itself for the ten or fifteen years it has been there"
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Toe Great g stra,n

Doctor-"I find that you are doing too much brain work. How does this happen? l thought you said your du- ties required physical endurance more than anything else?"
 Patient-"They do. The brain work is due to the efforts I have put forth in remembering all the things my wife wants me to get for her downtown every day"
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Forewarped

When my typewriter girl went away, what do you think?"
 "Well-what?"
 She left note for the new girl, telling her l was mighty shaky on the use of shall and will "-Chicago Rec ord.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20
Profess SiOnal.

DR. c. D. SMITH, Veterinary Surgeon and O lentist. treats all diseases of domestic. nimals. Office at Brewster's Stable. Tele Ehone, old "A; new 129.
 All Calls Night and Day
 Answered Promptly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

Fluff City Lumber Co. manufactur- e' and dealer in all kinds of lumber. also sashes, doors. blinds, and all kinds of interior and exterior finish Every thing at reasone ble prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

TYR. A. W. TROUPE. Pine Bluff. -AArk O Office lIours,2 to { D. ID. Telephone
 efiee with Anderson-Meye Drug Store
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20
ARKANS AS RIVER PACKET co
nD ROWLAND. Pres. a Gen. MnKr...

NlW NU VI LANLs kkVbs a3 U0Hs NHHNEss
 C. E. PHILPoT General Ageat Boat Leaves Memphis every Tues day at } D. III
 Boat leaves Pine Bluff every Fri day at II q. n.
 We make lowest rates from and to all points.
 Telephone No. 66.itor general:in fmation.
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P Perfect Content

is bound to be yours when yog get ieside of one of our faultlessly laundered collars, cuffs or shirt. The color and finish are exquisite. There are no frayed edges or torn button holes to annoy you from any work done at this up-to-date laundry.
 HMERICHN-EXCEhSIoR
 laundry Co.
 zIe uest Barraaue St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

FOR RENT House No. 20 Walnut street,
 situated between the two railroads. Cal up ? H Bridges, new phone, Nc. no, 5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

DFRSONs visiting Hot springs csn secure good private board close ta bath housse nt reasonable rates by applying t9 Rev j. A. Dickson, Igl NhlftluHt0n ave. @65
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

FOR SALE Two wheels al5 each; harse 10 exchange for eo4. If. r. 0lcott lilg " :. EarFaQue street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

TOR RRNT-House No. Qda West End ave que. bath room, eisteFn, water works &e.. Apply to Ars L. Moore, ale sth BFen ae; old phone Pts m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

guue 10 waco, Texas. where they vera caIlad f.n atfnnd thn hoanian nf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-20

FOR sALE--Two good milch cows with
 \ young calves. pplY to l. j. Bloom. 53
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-17

or hasty Judgment. He ceased from his
labors only to obey the call which has
taken him from us. No single incident of
difference or disagreement occurred be-
tween the superintendent and ourselves
during all our years of association. Cour-
teoUs and attractive in personal inter-
course, he eXerted marked influence in the
communities in which he resided. There
was no better known or more esteemed
citizen than he. Prominent among the dis
ti1guiShed physicians who have made the
study of mental diseases their life work,
he was president of the Society Of the Su-
perintendents of Hospitals for the Insane
and an authority In questions of mental
alteration. He has gone to his deserved
rep0se with the assured welcome of Well
done
we heartily respect his memory and de-
pIor" his loss. and We extend to his de-
voted family the assurance of our sincere
sy mpathy.'
The board is composed Of Rev. Byron
Sunderland. d. D.. president; Mrs. A. NJ.
iarEewcr, Mr.. William A. Maury, DR.
John Moore. [. s. n; Or. f. NJ. Gunnel,
L. 5. N: Br. Walter Wyman. Mrs. Mary
+. Fuller, DIR. w W. Johnston and Rev
Bcnaiah l.. Whitman. ID. ID.
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Today.

Thomas Bowling & Co., Aucts., e12 st. NV
Trustees sale Of unimproyed property 18th St
bet. G and I SITS. Sc. on Wednesday, May II, at b
trustees.
James w. Radcliffe, Auct., 900 Pa ave. n.w.-Ex-
ecutor's sale, on Wednesday May II, at $50 pm.
trustee.
sale OF unimproved property in Trinidad, d. c., on
Wednesday, May H. at 4:SO pm. w. II. Walker
assignee
Trustees sale of real estate on north side of G
IL at 4 30 pm Frank T. Browning and Edwin b.
Hay trustees.
Tomorrow.
Marcus Notes, Auct., 637 La. ave. nw.-Sale Of
household furniture etc, Thursday. May Is. at
IL a m. at auction rooms
Thomas ]. Owen. Auct. 913 T St nw.-Trustees'
sale of unimprUvcd real estate on 14th St extended
near Spring st. On Thursday, May 49, at 5 pm.
j. u. CouGhlan and Rlair Lee, trustees
Thomas Bowling Il Co, Aucts., 612 E st. NV
Executors sale Of No, Go st. NV, on Thursday,
May IS, nj : pm Fred. l.. Moore and Alex w.
Russell, trustees
nUncanson Rros.. Aucts.. 9th and d SITS. NV
Trustees sale of ''Edgewood'' Thursday, May
IL, at pm. Herbert Noble, trustee.
james w Radcliffe Auct.. 92O Pa ave NV
Sale of No 312 sth st. NV, Thursday. May IS,
at 8 pm; also No 1913 St, at 5:45 pm.
Magrath & Kennedy. Aucts., 2O5 11th ST. NV
Sale Of 25 head Of horses. Thursday, May 49,
at 10 am. at auction rooms.
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DIR. coDD,NG.s CHARACTER.
Tribute to His work and Worth by
Iiua rd of Visitors.

The board Of visitors 10 the Government
Hospital for the Insane, the members Of
wEl-l were che advisers and close personal
friends of the late superintendent, Or. VIII
liam W. Gudj.uS. has adopted the follow
Ing expressions upon his death.
1t has pleased Almighty God to call
away from the scene of his earthly Iabors
the excellent superintendent VINO FOR
twenty-five years has managed the Gov
eminent HOSPITAL for the Insane. No man
could have been better fitted tyr the varied
work of this important office than Or Cod
ding. lie came to the Institution in the
prime OF lie, after valuable preparation III
smaller spheres AMI over twenty years Ul
special study of tn diseases Of the uer-
yUus system In the oversight of this
great hospital and its constantly increasing.
duties III administration and construction
hv -rFr-nI'yu MS unusual faculties and
capacity Uuurr our observation, with the
results when afford Us 50 much saJsfac-
tiou today.
ION taking charge Of St. Elizabeth. in
1>tt, he found collection Of buildings.
lie has erected twenty-five buildings and
various extensions ana additions. the
larger being a. follows: The Home build
iEE. the Relief building. Howard Hall for
the criminal insane. the Toner lutrmary
the large TcirCtury, The oaks. for the
cVl.-P:.c insane. with its large kitchen.
etc, thu large power house with the cleo
trlral installation, and recently, the Ali
son buildings, the new home for the vet
Grams of Jhy civi. way. He found q COM
pa.y OF seven hundred and sixty-tivc pa
J.r1ts, Ar lett an assembly of nineteen
hundred and siXty-scven patients. lie
found Il As- If two hundred and twenty
seven employees. De has left an orgaujza-
ton Of five hundred and forty employees
AID seven assistant physicians. h has
added To th- dom ain over five hundred
acres. establishing at tipJdiuE Croft mis-
tr
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FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS BOWLING, AUCTIONEER,
6l2 z st. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE AND WELL
LOCATED PROPERTY, BEING PREMISES NO.
1924 I ST. NV, IMPROVED BY THREE
STORY AND BASEMENT MODERN BRICK
DWELLING.
BY virtue OF deed of trust dated May II, 1892,
ana recorded in Liber 1899 folio 325 ct seq of
the land records of the District of Columbia and at
the request of the parties secured thereby We the
undersigned trustees, Will sell at public auction in
front of the premises. FRIDAY, NAY TWEEN
TI-SIXTII, 1899 at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, lot numbered 1903, IN Thomas x Perry sub
division of lots in square numbered 1871, fronting
OF l25 feet to 20 foot alley, and improved hy a
nearly new three story and basement modern brick
dwelling. containing IL rooms, store room, cellar
and bath room, heated by hot water, and having
all modern improvements
Terms of sale: One third cash, balance in two
equal fnstallmentS at and two years, with in
terest from day of sale ut 512 per per annum,
payable semi annually, all cash. at option of pur-
chaser. Deferred payments to he secured by first
deed of trust On the property sold. A deposit of
5000 Will he required at time of sale Conveyance
ing, recording and revenue stamps at purchaser S
cost. The trustees reserve the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost of the drfulih pur-
chaser, after days advertisement ia Tie Evening
star newspaper. If the terms Of sale com
piled with within Is days from date thereof
RICHARD w. TYLER.
ROBERT G. RUTHERFORD.
Trustees,
myl5-d&ds 1907 st. W.
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TWO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS.
The Gas Monopoly and the Power AT
Great Falls.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Two recent events are of especial interes.
to the people of Washington. They should
arrest the attention of the entire commu-
mtg.
These events were first. the meeting of
stockholders Of the Washington Gas Com
pany at the Ebbitt House and some utter
ances at that meeting.
The parties participating were those rep
resenjing the protesting Philadelphia own
ers of gas stock. and some Washington
owners, who have refused to sell their
stock to the syndicate
The utterances which have significance
to all gas consumers were. in BRIEF that
they. the owners of the stock, had an
enormously profitable monopoly; that great
dividends had been earned i'll the past. and
would be il tbs future. The chief spokes-
man. Mr.. GTibhell of Philadelphia. assured
his fellow stockholders that there need be
no fear OF an opposition company, nor of
urf2Vorahle legislation; that the Wash
iEgtou Gas Company has a bright future of
big profits before il. And for this reason
those at the meeting decided that they
would not sell their stock for SO per share
three times its par value. They assured
enc another that they had "a cinCh" on fur
n'Sh'ng gas at an cXtortiOnate price to the
people of Washington and the executive
departments for an indefinite period.
Now, IS not that matter of more i'm
purtance than peace jubilee to the peo-
- VI IN 'o"h' D"e9 At Hot iiHASatS 'il"1
otsn' 10 De ueN"teu TO an
~ 80 80 70 suo" tleSe owners oI
sbaa Til, ~ ~, W. u".l ploi'ost TO re as
ars , ~ 'ite -, ~ VI our sIiti
- m; tl.J taiiu IiiS pe"it are itSIlls
nil ti e,'l,-s' , III nlui5ie.p' II an
for doII.r 10 ~ - ga - ci1l Ii
o2s ~ at 80, - 20, I'M 'm"' uoIi'l
fair price. Many municipalities are making
go IT, - ;. g. tpti''t ." -o''u .
e. - " 10y 'ite present Pic
~ r1 en- - AVt d Sf"f nl1s
sill nv, ''iI a > al t1rtre ma ttit price
m ,,.,i '2r IT, Sels IN 'hT
me @'c'''u StSHil'ai' event OF iocal I'M
foirSEGt Is thtt me owners OF me shadow
It- -" 'i-e LEA "iIS rover
IililS ii"u Engineers lthiGs pre-
- I" u1!ill@ thc Lower ior tht
80 ~ eIeo.iIcl'y 10 thls CITY lor
Is mo" o. ~ pa .,,.
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m IN vi - I ans 10 90 Does not the
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Legion Ot Loyal Legion.

The Legion of Loyal Women entertained
is friends AZ its hail Monday evening at the
final At home far this season. A word of
welcome was extended from the president
Mrs II. y. Rose who then introduced Miss
Louise Hopwuoi. chairman of the commit
tee on entertainment. who presented the
following attractive program: Opening ad-
dress by Master Stewart j. Dewey: piano
solo. by Mrs. Hilton; baritone solo, by Mr.
Arthur I. Earnest; an interesting paper
on I4e Pe'ii2ree of Man" by Mr.. era
ham. fancy dance by little Miss Clara
Reed: recitation, "Ginevra," by Miss Fran
ceS May StetSon, who gave the poem in fine
style, bringing out its pathos in a sympa-
thtuc manner, vocal solos, by Mr. Burt
HorGhtSn, who received several encores. a
auei by Mr. and Mrs. Burt Houghton. and
recitajions by Master Dewey Beautiful
souvenirs were distributed to each guest.
Refreshments We're served, and an hour of
social enjoyment followed
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCT1oNEER.

ENECUToR's SALE OF BRICK HOUSE No. 1925
31ST STRRET NORTHWEST, ALSO STOCK
OF GROCEDIES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Ry virtue Of an order of the Orphans Court for
the District Of Columbia passed in the matter Of
the estate Of Rachel l.. Jones deceased, the
dersigned win orer at public auction, prem
groceries and also household furniture Of the de-
ceased, at TEN AN, GU WEDNESDAY, MAY
SEVENTEENTH 1899.
Terms of sale: Cash.
by authority of the last will and testament Of
the said Rachel L. Jones. the undersigned will,
HAIF-PASl FIVE PM, offer for sale, in front
OF the premises, No. 1925 31st street northwest,
the following det Cribed zeal estate beginning for
the same at point the east side Of Congress
t3lsu street distant six hundred and fifteen and
eighty eight hundredths feet south from the south
side OF Bridge {Mj street, and fftysiX and thirty
one-huHGredths feet south from the northwest cor
ing OF William King, deceased, and running from
said point south with the east side Of Congress
3lstt street twenty-five feet three inches, thence
east huHdcrG and five feet less.
a ten foot alley, thence north with said alley
twenty-five feet three inches and thence west
hundred and five feet, more less to Congress
(3lGtl street and the point of beginning. Together
with the right Of of said ten-fOot alley.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, balance payable
in equal instruments In six and twelve months,
With six per cent interest. secured property
sold, or all cash at option of purchaser. A de-
post Of one hundred dollars at time of sale con-
yeyHnciHg and revenue stamps at cost Of purchaser
II terms Of sale not complied with in fifteen
days, executor reserves right resell cost and
risk Of dcfaultfnE purchaser
J. WORDSWORTH GORDON
my9d&ds Executor of Rachel L. Jones
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
DUNCANsoN BROS AUCTIOyEERs

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTArE, NO. 1896 2ISr STREET
NORTHWEST
By virtue If a certain deed Of trust to us dated
81 ptember 8, 1924. and duly recorded in LibeT
l9iS, folio 22S ct seq. OF the land records OF the
District OF Columbia, and at the request Of the
party secured thereby. we. the undersigned trus
tees, Will sell at public auction, front Of the
premises. on MONDAY, THE TWENTY NINTH
DAY OF MAY, AID. 1899. AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and promises.
situate in the city of Washington, in the District
Of Columbia and designated and being lot I4l
IN Bramhall's subdivision Of lots in square 60.
said subdivision is recorded in the office OF the sur
veyor OF the District OF Columbia IN BOOK IL. page
3, the said lot having frontage Of 22i1 feet hy
depth Of 1lal3 feet. together with the improve
ments, consisting of a brick and frame dwelling.
Terms Of sale: One-third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash. and the balance in two equal
installments payable in and two years. with
interest at per cent per Annum, payable semi an
nuay, from day II 1ale, secured by deed Of trust
upon the property sold, all cash the option OF
the purchaser. A deposit of 500 VIII be required
of the purchaser at the time Of sale. All convey
ancing. recording. notarisl fees and stamps the
cost OF the purchaser. Terms OF sale 10 he cont
piled with within ten days from day Of sale. other
wise the trustees the right 10 resell the
property at the risk AMI cost of the defautiug pur
chaser after five days advertisement.
WILLIAM r.. EDMONSToS.
CONSTANTINE H. WILLIAMSON.
Trustees, Address. $40 9th ST. II.
NATII'L WILSON. attorney for party secured, No
G22-624 L st. NV. mNl6-d&ds
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW,
MARCUS NOTES. AUCr.- ea7-o Ia AVE

MARCUS NOTES. AUor, es7-e La AVE
e ~ loads from Storage
Warehouse and about 20
Dads from private Resi-
denees at Public Auction,
Within my sales roon1s on
Thursday, May Is, at 10
o'clock ann.
Oak Bed Room Suites, Side
boards, Extension Tables, H. c.
Chairs, Rockers, Couches, Parlor
Suite, Chiffoniers, Roll-top and
Other Desks, Book Cases, Book
Shelves, Massive Walnut Sideboard,
Oak China Closets, Oak, Cherry and
Walnut Wardrobes, Refrigerators,
Ice Chests, Mantel Mirrors, Odd
Bedsteads and Springs, IS Wire
Cots, in all, upwards of IS loads; also
50 Smyrna Rugs, IS rolls Mating,
IS Framed Pictures, lot Door Blinds,
Window Screens, Awnings, Door
Screens, Ranges, one Iron Safe.
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