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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-06-14

a WHdChluB bl8 Sldos CouStLFdtoIy |
on the other, and ont somewhere |
behind it were several acres Of sta
bles.
"We stopped at the broad front |
steps aud as the footman jumped .
down a fat butler came bobbing out
Of the front door. lie was follow
ed by maid.
Either we're both crazy, ii
whispered to Elsie as we got out of
the victoria, or everybody we've
met since we left New York is.
Don't let on until we're shure.'
"Then the maid grabbed her. A
young man with a pale, melancholy
face led me upstairs through
wilderness of magnifcence into a
room that took my breath away.
Shall l shave you, sir? he
asked. Dinner will be served in
half an hour.
81 had made up my mind to see
the thing through, 50 l said, Go
ahead, and when l looked around
again he was gone. But he was
back in a minute or two carrying a
silver waiter with a siphon Of soda
and cocktail on it. He set them
, down and disappeared as silently
/, as before. BY the time [ downed
the cocktail he was back again
with my modest shaving outfit and
q my dress suit and a shirt. Being
a on wedding trip [ had put in the
{ dress suit on the chance. Then
e the beggar shaved me, 1t seems
b little thing to mention, but L wish
2 he could shave me again before |
i. die. There was more real solid re-
a cuperation in it than in any two
g months vacation l ever had in my
!. life.
It "When he got through he helped
}. me into my clothes. l was might
r ly relieved that l had started my
q welded life with a new outfit
q though think the inscrutable gen
h tleman did open his eyes just a hal
/ when he had to take the links on
4 of the shirt I had on before h,
ie could put them in the other one.
N "After little exploration foun,
n. my way down to the library an,
le there was Elsie in her best dres
d. with her eyes bulging. She ha
n, been having round with the mai(
D. Then the butler appeared an
IS. piloted us into dinner. Elsie fol
r., got herself and gave a little CT
when she saw the table 1t was
10 food of rose-colored light and 81
II yer and crystal and white linen an
to flowers. l can't tell you anythin
"a. very definite beyond that. l kno
ri we had CLANS on the shell and viii
ad and soup and then other kinds
ia. wine and champagne and dish
re- that I'd never met before and new
we hope to meet again, until | CT
hire a $4,000 chief, and the fat bu
Ter presiding over the whole bus
ere ness like a benevolent deity.
Ike "The dinner was two hours Ion
At the end of it there were cigar
led The same man that hired the chi
aid had bought the cigars. We h,
to Just fourteen of those dinners /
e's fore we came away. That mig
when we were alone Elsie "
NO. slightly hysterical.
ned "Tell we what this means, S
,ne demanded.
lest "Why, everything's all right,
up said. I'D forgotten 1 had Il
on place, that's ALL
e a "'I have got she repeated,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-06-14

"And there came the sound of a
receiver being hung upon the other
end wherever it was. l hung upI
my receiver and staggered over to
a chair
"Who was it?' asked Elsie She
had followed me to the telephone.
"I don't know, | gasped holding
my head in both hands. The
voice is horribly familiar. But.
who would give me tip like that?|
Who even knows we are here? j
don't suppose the telephone COM
pany has got a connection in-in a
-
"In where?" demanded Elsie.
"Roasting department. l said
ringing for a gin rickey.
"Then suddenly l jumped up
and grabbed Elsie SO hard she
squealed.
"What is it?' she cried trying
to get away.
"Do you know whose voice that
was? | shouted. That was Penden-
ming Pendenning, junior member
of Zenas Wildfoot & Co., one Of the
biggest firms on the street. I've
heard him many a time speaking
to the boss. He juggles railroads
and plays handball with trusts, and
if he says 0. K. & @. is going to
l25, it's going
"Elsie squealed again and had
black and blue shoulders when she
went to bed.
"What, l screeched, What is he
telephoning his tips to me for, and
here? He doesn't know me from
a hole in the ground. Take that
r back l said to the sub-butler who
t Just then came in with the rickey
, 'and make it a highball without
, any soda. And have the dogcar
I brought around in a hurry
D "Three hours later l was on my
way back from New York with m!
5000 savings gone and three hun
J. dred shares credited to my accoun
s on a two-dollar margin. The mex
: morning I used the telephone again
IS l called up the brokers who hac
: my order. They'd sold for me &C
cording to orders at 125 opening
; and had $26,lO credited to M
Z account
s. "1 don't like the architecture {
st this house, l said to Elsie. 4 sha
tear it down and build a new on
IS or move
le "Elsie wept She wept NOR
70 two days later when we went bac
ID to New York for good. l left $40
Is with the butler to be divided u
De among the servants. From IL
le number of them l should judg
" they got on an average Of nearl
50 piece.
tx "My desk is in the boss's out'
as office. l was behind it the ne.
he week when in came Pendennin
h. Then l had slight apoplet
no stroke, for with him was the cha
er we had seen enjoying the simp
an rural pleasures of Farmer GLENN
le. piazza. "Let me introduce, sa
be Pendenning to the boss, my wife
he cousin, Mr.. Vandercamp. N
in Vandercamp has done two lucl
things lately-he's got married al
me he's come East and put couple
ow million dollars in the firm of Will
foot & Co.
ar, "The boss shook hands cordial
MT and l got lower behind the det
"'And l hear, said the DO
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-06-14

EX-SENATOR Gowan of Mary
land is showing his usual long,
headedness by saving wood and al
lowing the other fellows to do the
talking.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-06-14

TEDDY has not endorsed the
Hanna boom, but then Teddy
doesn't count for much in Repub-
lican circles these days.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-06-14

The country joins Mr.. McKin-
ley in rejoicing at the seemingly
miraculous rallying of Mrs. Nc
Kinley.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
AMERICAS BID THE LOWEST.
Observations of the Frankfort, Ger
many. Chamber of Commerce.

Consul General Guenther, at Frankfort.
has sent to the State Department the fol-
lowing token from a recent publication
issued by the Frankfort Chamber Of
Commerce. calling attention 10 the growth
Of American competition in the markets
Of the world:
The harbor authorities Of Calcutta ad-
vertised for bids on locomotives The
lowest English bid was s. ,349 for each 10
connective. 10 be delivered within nine
months the lowest American bid was So
S.S. delivery within SIX months The
American firm received the contract. The
contract for furnishing q large quantity
Of C1SLirUl pipes for the Dutch colonies
was some time ago awarded 10 an Arneri-
can firm. which uuderbid German com
petiIOTs nearly % per cent. Lately. large
orders for rails were placed in America
from Holland Even the English Govern
neut Is obliged u give Americans the
preference over their own works on ac-
count of lower prices and quicker deIiv-
cry. as IN the construction Of the Uganda
bridges American competition viii be
felt, especially in the Chinese market,
after the cessation of hCstiiities. 4 num-
Der Of new steamers are already being
built for the trade between San Francisco
and Japan and China
A movement is on foot TO establish q
commercial museum at San Francisco
after the pattern Of that of Philadelphia
c0mmerC. with East Asia"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
THE SILK GRADE AT BEIRUT.
Although Passing Through IA Crisis.
American Interests Are safe.

c. Bic Ravndal, the American Consul
at Beirut. Smyrna. writes TO re State
department as follows:
owing to overspeculation and to
collapse of the silk trade, BeiE"t is al
present passing through :: crisis which
viii affect its commerce for perhaps
year to come. The losses from disastrous
cotton deals and the sudden drop from
1884 to SI.33 per 2.2045 pounds IN the
price of raw silk due 20 the failure o.
the Paris Exposition 10 dispose Of ac-
cumulated quantities Of silk manufac-
lures. are said to amount TO something
like 81, PIC, Gz5 4 number of significant
bank and business failures have also &C
CURED. affecting both home and foreign
interests. Money Is being Withdrawn
from circulation, and. until confidence
has once mora been restored, local con
ditions will be strained.
The commercial interests Of the Uni
and prudence Of our merchants in imam
houses being proof against such hurries
The refusal of our exporters TO adopt the
wide-open policy of certain European
countries. in Offering credits and con
signments and inferior articles, Is highly
cOmmendahle- American manufactures
are gaining ground in Syria. IN spite of
stricter terms OF payment ana sometimes
higher prices because OF their superior
Qualities
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
Sewing Machine
RRnaiYin0
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
No Change in the Administration o
the Prospect Hin Cemetery.

No Change in the ADMINISTRATION of
the Prospect Hin Cemetery.
The Prospect Hin Cemetery Company
elected officers for the ensuing term last
night The election was one of more than
usual interest TO stockholders. inasmuch
rs q fight was recently begun against the
methods of the administration OF the
compaHy's affairs, and q movement set
on foot to secure an entirely new set OF
officers. The chief charge was that Of
extraVa gance.
4 majority OF the stockholders. how
ever appear 70 b. satisfied with the man
0sement Of the eompany's business. as ali
of the officials. save one. u member of
the board Of directors, were retained.
The total number Of votes cast was 81.
OF this number Frederick Imhof who has
been president OF the company for the
past nineteen years, received 199 votes
for reelection 10 that position. against
56 for George Wagner, leader of the op-
posing faction William Martin was
elected secretary.
The board of directors are Theodore
Pitt. !. 4 GriesbaU er. q. \. Bricizyy-Cc
George G Rick. +. Lambrecht ana ia
cob J. AppIch.
After the result of the election was
made known, a meeting of the stock
holders present WAS held. President In
h0f was in the chair The financial re
port Of the company was read ana ap-
proved
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
DISPUTED TO THE LAST.
Women Created DISTRESSING scenes
at Herman Suffers Funeral.


NEW YORK. March 20--Iu the hope that
further dispute over the body Of Council
raa. Herman Sulzer would be avoided.
the funeral services Yesterday were
held in the Scottish Rite Hail by the
Ia.perial-Councu of the Order OF the Mys-
tic Shrine. Of which Mr., SuIzer was a
member Register Fromme was in charge
as an intimate friend of Mr.. Sulzer fIom
boyhood-
AIr Fromme had come into possession
of the document which at first seemed 10
him 70 settle the question of The presence
of the widow at the funeral II was n
paper drawn up by Air. SulZer, requesting
that his Wife and children should not be
permitted to attend his funeral. The flu
neral was about 10 begin when Suffers
wife and daughter entered and took front
seats Register Fromme asked them at
least to retire To the gallery. but they
would not. and he allowed them To re
main.
At the close of the services both the
widow and Mrs Weimaun. who had wept
audibly all through the performance OF
the ritual wanted to be the last TO look
at the face OF the dead man before the
coffin was closed. Each in turn was
asked to cede the privilege to the ether
Mrs WeIm8nu, after many lamentations.
consented 10 let MIS- SuiZet say the last
farewells She threw herself upon the
coffin and sObbed After a considerable
interval II was suggested 10 her that she
give way - Mrs. Sulzer
i viii never give way she sobbed;
I VIII not let him 20. I shall keep him
That woman must not come near him.
1t was necessary TO call III the ser
vices of two men from the corps e Cen
traI Office detectives TO remove her from
the coffin They had To use not i little
force Mrs SuIzer aud her daughter then
approached the coffin II they had been
| trying to Guido Mrs Weimann in their
expressions OF grief they could hardly
| have been more denoustrative- II was
some time before the women were quoted.
Before the body was taken TO Wood
lawn for burial Coroner Bausch viewed il
formally lie had been asked by Ernest
( Sulzer, the son of the councilman, 10 or
! der second autopsy on the body Young
Mr.. Sulzer said that he thought thai the
first Inquest was unsatisfactory The
coroner investigated the first inquest and
found that il had been. made by repu-
table physician and refused TO order u
second.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The French Ambassador was the guest
of honor at q dinner given last night by
Senator and Mrs. Lodge.
Miss Clara Emory viii give her second
French recital at O'Clock next Tuesday
afternoon. March %. IN Mrs. a. ". Gree
Iy's diving rooms
The Mexican Ambassador and Sonora
Azpiroz entertained at dinner last night
when their guests were the German Am
bassador, the Secretary Of War and Mrs
Root. the Minister from Chile and Sonora
NicuHa. the Minister from Turkey. the
Minister from Nicaragua. the Minister
from Peru and Mrs CalderOu, the Min
lister from Bolivia. MT and Mrs Thomas
Letter Miss Hay. Miss Hitchcock, Sonora
Perez. AIiSS Duque. and Senior SantibaneZ.
Of the Mexican Embassy After the din
ner Rotations were given by the Eng
Iish actress, Miss Ethel Henry.
Miss Cecilia ellis. who. for the past
two weeks, has been the guest OF her
sister, Mrs Clarence Eugene Doyle re
turned 10 New YORK this morning
Mrs Lillian W Richardson entertained
II honor OF her birthday last night at her
residence, 615 Fourteenth Street north
west Among those who enjoyed the hos
pitaIitieS of the evening were Mr. and
Mrs. John ConnOr, Mr. and Mrs A S
ADAMS. Mrs. Emma Ryder, Mrs. Joseph
Woodwork, and Mr. and Mrs John II.
Waugh
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
Sued b, the as:orliIn Ladr.,,

NEWARK, \. J.. March 2o-The Go
riila Lady" got OUT of her cage at Coo
per's freak show, in Market Street, long
enough yesterday to bring suit for SO
which she claims is due her in wages.
and SO Cooper IS alleged to have misap-
propTiatsd from funds belonging 10 her
Jenny Reed is the name of The gorilla
lady" In her iron cage she has been
on exhibition in al the large cities. but
claims II has been profitable 10 no enc
but Cooper.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
l0tn, llth, and F SIS. n. ".
Early Spring
Exposition
Modern
H0usefurnishings.

Our great haIf-acre Housefur-
nishing Store has reached that
state of completeness, usefulness.
and convenience that permits a
justifable pride in our particular
mention Of it. We believe that we
now have one Of the most thor
oughlv complete and m0dernized
h0usefurnishing stores in Amer
lea.
1t is planned almost faultIessly
broad aisles, spacious counters,
great abundance Of natural light,
bright. cheerful surroundings, and
everything is so cIeverly arranged
and practically and Systematically
classified that in a moment YOU
may find and see at a glance any
article from tack to cooking
range.
It is a place where you may
spend hours pIeasurabiy and prof.
tably, and we invite every house
keeper in and about ashington
to visit and inspect the many in
pr0yements recently completed in
our fifth floor departments.
Our new seasons selections in
these various lines show the
choicest and best productions of
the most reliable foreign and do
nestle manufacturers And we
are now offering many unusual
yalues-yalues only made possible
by buying in large quantities di-
rect from the makers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
HISTORY OF MAIL DELIVERY.
1t Began in 1925, and the Free sys-
tenn Commenced in 1867

Speaking of the establishment of free
delivery Of mails in the rural districts.
A W Machen. Superintendent Of the
Division Of Free Delivery. said this
morning:
During the Administration Of Presi-
dent Lincoln, the Free Delivery service
was established As early as 1925 provi-
sion was made by Congress foE The de-
livery Of letters ny carriers at a cost
of , cents each TO the persons receiving
them In 1895 this Vas further amended
by allowing newspapers and pamphlets
to he delivered at half cent each. In
1853 the Postmaster General. Montgome-
Ty Blair. Of Maryland, introduced The free
delivery system, commencing the GCliv-
cry in cities of $1,000 population. Receiy-
ing boxes We're also put up ami Ccliv-
cries provided for Is often as the public
convenience might demand
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20

The French Ambassador was the guest
of honor at q dinner given last night by
Senator and Mrs. Lodge.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
4 Child Commits suicide.

NEWPORT, Pa, March 20.-Nernon,
thirteen-year-old son of Solomon Cat
shall of Blair, this county. committed
:sHicide last evening By hanging himself
IL = wagon shed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
FINE EXHIBIT AT BUFFALO
A Most Attractive Display to Be
Made by the Government.

Elaborate Plans for the Representa-
ton OF the Various Departments.
Energy shown in Preparing for
the Opening of the Expositfor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-20
Wire Bath Room Requisites.

Wire Soap Dishes, lit rim Of tub. 1nC
Wire Tumblcr Holders. Each........IV
Wire Sponge Holders. small 1nC
F.s,ch--.----------- --------.----.EO
Wire Sponge Holders, large. 1EC
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Advertising Fans-Handsome de- signs. large or small, with your adyer tisement printed on them, for sale by the Adams Printing Co. Telephone or call and see our samples. dtf
 A horse attached to buggy, driv- en by country man named Mitchell, ran away on Main street Monday morning and created no little excite ment. The old gentleman was thrown out, but not badly hurt, while the bug gy was badly damaged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Miss Grace York, one of our most popular society belles, left Sunday for Memphis, where she will visit friends for a few days. She has many friends in that city and We predict that her visit will be most pleasant one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Over 10.o00bottles of Walkers Liver Tablets sold since Sept. II, 1900 and every bottle has given perfect satis- faction and not a single complaint aas been made If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Use Walkers Liver Tablets for billiousness, malaria and torpid liver. Every bottle guaranteed to give sat ..efaction or money refunded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Begin the new year by subscribing for Pine Bluffs progressive newspa per, the Daily Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Mr Charles T. Coleman, well known attorney 5t I:ttio Rock, was q recent business visitor in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Messrs George Wolf and H. D. Me CoWan, of Little Rock. spent the Sab bath in the City of Pines
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Messrs. Will and Garland Brewer went to Sarassa this morning to at tend the funeral of their late friend MT Joln Dennis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Mrs Sam Bluthenthal is down with Ia grippe at her home on West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

The many friends of MT. c. H. Montague will regret 10 learn of his illness. He was recently taken sick with another severe attack of appen- dicitiss the second in the past four weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

MULLTKIN's CASH STORE is the place to get your Dry Goods and Gro ceries. 314 Main street 139
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Constable W NJ Boeh, of Roberts township. is paying the city a busi- ness visit today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

The Council meets tonight and the street railway franchise will be grant ed to the combined companies of local capitalists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

MT. J. M. Kitely, wife and daughter, of Dumas, spent Sunday in the city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

The steamer Anna Tardy will go to Douglass with a good trip and return Tuesday morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

MT. John F. Chiffon, of Little Rock, is d business visitor in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Saratoga chip potatoes, fresh and crisp, are delicious. Try a pound.
 STRAUSS &s MILLER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

That fine Comb Honey l. nearly all sold. Better get frame before too late. STRAUSS & MILLER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Something new under the sun Bayle's Deyiled Smoked Herriag Just spread on your bread
 STRt9S $ &: MILLER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Bergs $ Koseher Garlic and Weiner Sausage make an appetizing meal Sole agents Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Mr Dave Bluthenthal is confined to his room at his home on West Pullen street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Subscfita for Pine Bluffs enterpris- ing newspaper, the Daily Graphic, and get all the local news, only @ cents a month delivered to any part of the city diff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Messrs. Don Hall and L. E., Rag land, of Memphis. are at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

WHEN DOWN TOWN, shopping, stop at Mitchells $ and try a hot drink. Clam and tomato bouillon, chocolate or beef tea served for 10 cents. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Miss May. of Arl.=fzz1# City, passed through the ely Sunday en route home from visit to re, yes at For rest City
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

MT. w R. Kirby, of Arkansas City, was business visitor in the city Sun day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Messrs. W B. Drake aEd II. Suter of Thornton, were Sunday visitors in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

| special car will bring the scenery 10 be Gsed in the play. Three Muske- teers. which is to be presented at Hollands "Wednesday evening Febru- ary 2o. by Harry Glazier and q superb company
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Buy lot now while they can be bought at a reasonf ble price. These lots are 'oeateI in Bnrkes addition, and will take in the new car line. If VIM. BURKE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

MT Doe Ray and wife, of Little day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

The new boiler has been placed in the Whit Star laundry's plant and it is now ready to receive all kinds of laundry wo. with a prompt return.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Lots for sale in Burke's brand new addition at $50 and s1oO, with pay ments of $15 cash and balance at SIC per month. See me.
 If VIM. BURKE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

Mr P. A Robertson and wife, of Searey, passed through the city Sun day en route to Fordyce. where they go to attend the funeral of their daughter. Miss Pauline. who died there Friday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18
CITY ITEMS.

Mrs. Pat Knox is still sick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

am offering big inducements to the purchaser in selling lots in Burkes addition at s50 and 500. For an investment they are unexcelled. -f WI. BURKE.
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Mrs. L. K. Garrett is very sick at her home at Garrettson's Landing. She is sister of Capt. C. T. Robinson, of this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

The Ladies Cemetery Association recently gave an order for 400 poplar trees, which will soon be planted in the cemetery. The ladies are work ing faithfully for the improvement of the cemetery and we are pleased to note that they are meeting with sue cess.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-02-18

It is stated on the streets today that Judge Vim. Harrison will soon announce himself as candidate for the office of Police Judge.