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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-07-03
Doubtful Praise,

Miss Uppersee-The audience went
wild over my singing. l had to repeat
my song no les than four times.
Mrs. Oldtime Why, that's just the
time they use to make over me at
school. I've Il own the time when the
teacher made me say my lesson over
half dozen times.-Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-07-03
A Genius.

..There goes great genius" exclaim-
ed the Georgia citizen us tall figure
slouched by.
"Novelist:'
''No, but he reads all the novels the
other fellows write.'
You call that ';Senius:'"
the patience of it. Atlanta Constitu
tion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-07-03
lie t2uiO4a= 1t.

Borom-You can't find man any
where who enjoys a joke better than /
do.
Biffkins- Guess that's right. I've
heard you tell the same old joke twen
ty times, and you laughed every time
You told it.-Chieago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-07-03

The keep OF one dog costs as much as
the keep Of sixty hens, and sixty hens
will lay 600 dozen eggs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-07-03
Advice,

advice" said Uncle Eben, "is like
mos ev'ything else. If it's any good.
you doesn' have to give it away. You
kin giner'ly sell il. ."-Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-07-03

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Evening star., 1902-02-22
HISTORICAL soc1ETY's TRIBUTE.
Washington Organization Observes
the Anniversary

A social meeting of the members OF the
Columbia Historical Society was held this
afternoon in the banquet hall of the Shore
ham Combined with this feature was also
an observance of the anniversary which
the day commentaries. In way this
function, which was the first OF the
sort held by the society. was continuation
of the traditions Of the receptions given
each year by the late DR.. ]. NJ. Toner,
and for a couple of years after his death
by Mr.. Lewis J. Davis.
AS occasions for bringing people together
socially these events were highly enjoyed
and this revival Of a pleasant custom by
the historical society was evidently much
appreciated by those who attended the re-
ceptlon this afternoon. On account of the
large membership list. the invitations We're
necessarily confined to the society MEM
berS
All the arrangements fer the affair We're
made by Mr.. Lewis ]. Davis who, as chair
man Of the committee of arrangements.
welcomed the guests. There were some in
formal addresses The interest of the COM
pany was greatly taken with an exhibit of
old prints of the District and other objects
of historic value relating to the national
capital During the hours Of reception an
orchestra rendered a pleasing program Of
music. collation. was also served.
Among those present were William Cor
coran Hill. Archibald Hopkins. w. B. Hibbs,
Miss Fanny Lee Jones. DR.. j. II. Bryan, A.
B. Browne. George c. Gorham, Miss Len
man. w. B. Gurley. DR.. G. L. Magruder
Judge A. B. Hagner. Henry F. Blount,
Allen c. Clark, Arthur T. Brice, Weston
Flint, F. A. Richardson, w. Riley Deeble
Miss Virginia Miller, II. Bradley Davidson,
Geo H. Harries w. F. Mattingly, Mrs. NJ S.
Beall, Gaillard Hunt j. Madison Cults, w II.
Saunders. John B. Wight, Henry A. Willard.
Geo. c. Henning, Miss NJ. A. Gilkey. Chas
s. Bradley. S. W. Woodward, c. w Clagett,
Judge Bingham. John 8. Blair. w. s.
Marsh. F. L. Moore. Mrs. F. l.. Moore. A.
F. Clark. jr.: Judge NJ. F. Morris. Miss
Maud b. Morris. Thos A. Cruikshank
Thos. Blagden, Mrs. Addison, Miss Addie
Floyd Wright. j. A. Saul, ]. T. Granger
Simon Wolf. Walter c. Clephane William
Henry Dennis, Miss Bessie J. Kibbey. Miss
Cordelia Jackson. r. G. Davis, Major Rich
ard Sylvester ]. William Henry. w. A.
Mearns Lewis J. Davis. Thos. Hyde, w. Il.
Bryan, E. Southard Parker, James NJ.
Johnston, c. S. Bundy, DR.. G. Wyeth Cook.
James Mosher. DR.. j. Dudley Morgan. w.
J. McGee. Henry B. F. Macfarland. E.
Francis Riggs, c. p. Williams and A. X.
SpoffOr1
Evening star., 1902-02-22
PREDICTS LARGE CROWD.
Gen. Torrance's Estimate of Attend
ance at G. A. r. Encampment.

The executive committee of the Grand
Army of the Republic. with General Tor
rance at it's head, which has been in ses-
sion for several days at the Ebbitt House
making arrangements for the Grand Army
encampment to be held in this city next
October, concluded it's labors and ad-
journed.
In speaking of what had been accomplish
ed to Star man today, General Torrance
said: Every arrangement to be
complete and most satisfactory so much so
that it may safely be predicted that Wash
| campment of the Grand Army which has
been held in six or eight years.
1t Will be the grand rally of the Organiza-
ton. when veteran members will make a
special effort to visit the capital-many
probably for the last time
The winding up of the work of the COM
mittee today included the making Of salts
factory arrangements with the railroads.
The rate Of l cent per mile offered by the
| Central Traffic Association was accepted
as was also the rate of the trunk lines,
which is fare for the round trip
\ subcommittee of the executive commit
tee was authorized 10 be named by Gen
Torrance to act in conjunction with the
citizens committee Of this city in arranging
minor details of the encampment. The Eb-
btt House was selected as the headquarters
for the encampment.
| Arrangements were also made for sid.
trips to all of the battle fields and We'd
nesday October ), was selected as the day
on which the parade will be held
The work of the committee has been SO
arduous that General Torrance and his CO.
workers are exhausted and welcomed the
conclusion of their labors today
Evening star., 1902-02-22
PITCHED BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS
Deputy Sheriff Wounded and One Of
the Outlaws Killed.

GUTHRIE. Okla, February pa fight
occurred yesterday between Oklahoma off,
GERS and the band of outlaws that killed
Sheriffs Smith and Beck at Anadarko q
month ago. AS result one of the out
laws. Walter Swofford, is dead, and Deputy
Sheriff W. ~ Jones of Asher, Okla. Is Sc
riously wounded. The snow enabled 4 posse
under Sheriff Miner of Shawnee, Okla, TO
trail the outlaws to an isolated house
south of Wewoka. 1. T. AS the posse APP
preached the outlaws. three in number.
came from the house and opened fire on
the officers. The fire was returned, and
for several minutes the battle waged.
Deputy Sheriff Jones was shot by Swof-
ford. who had opened the fight. When
Jones fell the officers turned their atten-
ton to Swofford. and he was pierced by
several bullets and killed instantly. After
the battle had continued several minutes
longer the other two outlaws Sam Casey
and Bill Watson, surrendered. Watson Is
said to be a fugitive from Kentucky on a
murder charge. Offers of $1,000 Of reward
for the capture Of the three men were out
standing
Evening star., 1902-02-22
IN GOOD SPIRITS.
Arrival of Young Theodore Roosevelt
This Afternoon

The second section of the Boston express,
on which were Mrs. Roosevelt and her son
and party, arrived at the Pennsylvania rail
way station at 2:1o this afternoon. When
the train steamed into the station President
Roosevelt was in waiting and was quickly
in the car extending greetings.
From DR.. Rixey a Star reporter learned
that young Roosevelt had stood the trip
very we'll and that he was really in better
conGition this afternoon when the train ar
rived than when he left Groton.
The railroad officials and DIR. Rixey held
a consultation. dt the conclusion Of which
the Pullman was shifted on to a track
! alongside 9th street, from which 1t would
be easy to carry the sick boy to the car
riage. DIR. Rixey then completely envel-
oped young Roosevelt in blankets ana
wraps. and gathering him in his arms, car
ried him to the carriage in waiting at the
foot of the car steps.
The carriage had been prepared by the
doctor with several pillows, and upon these
the sick boy placed. DIR. RiXey re-
manned in the carriage with his charge and
was quickly joined by the President. When
the latter had entered the door was closed
and the carriage started for the White
House.
While the boy was being conveyed by the
doctor from the ear to the carriage Mrs
Roosevelt followed in his footsteps, watch
ing every move made to make her child
comfortable and safe.
The remainder of the party followed In
three carriages and We're driven rapidly to
the White House.
Theodore Roosevelt. jr, arrived at the
White House at 2:4O o'clock ana at
once taken to his room The patient was in
the best of spirits and declared that he had
noi been harmed by his long trip.
The party should have reached Washing
ton at 1880 O'Clock this morning.
The President delighted to see his
son and gave the young fellow cheering as
surances. Mrs. Roosevelt was glad to get
back to Washington.
The train was met at the depot by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Assistant Secretary Loeb
and Miss CareW.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
MISUNDERSTOOD PAUNCEForE.
British Foreign Office Replies to Ger
many's Publication.

BERLIN, February 2c-Lord Lands
downe the British secretary of-state for
foreign affairs. has informed Paron Won
Richthofen. secretary OF the German min
istry for foreign affairs. that the British
government has taken note of the pubii-
cation by Germany of the dispatch from
to the United States. concerning the meet
ing of ambassadors held in Washington
April II. 1898. without following the usual
procedure of obtaining the consent of the
governments interested
Lord Lansdownc and the British govern
ment desire Germany to know that il has
misunderstood the action of Lord Paunce-
fote the British ambassador to the United
States, in the meeting of April IA. 1s!iS.
Lord Pauncefote'S part in that meeting
was simply that of the senior me ember Of
the diplomatic corps. and nothing that he
did was prompted by unfriendliness to the
United States.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
MEETING OF DEMOCRATS.
To Be Held in Manhattan Club New
York Tonight,

NEW YORK. February 22-Democrats
from nearly every state in the Union will
meet tonight at the Manhattan Club to
discuss differences. Among the speakers
will be John G. Carlisle. David Il. Hill,
w. B. Cochran. Patrick Collins of Boston.
E. NJ. Shepard and Judge c. 8. Truax.
Grover Cleveland will not be present, but
he has sent long letter which, it is un-
derstood. outlines a plan for rehabilitation
of the party. w. ]. Bryan was invited.
but sent a letter of regret
Lewis Nixon is in Florida on a vacation.
but he has sent a letter suggesting a plan
for harmony in the state. William c.
Whitney. Richard Olney, Fl. Herbert, Perry
Belmont Henry Watterson, John ID. Grim
minis. John c. Sheehan, Il. S. Coler. j. S.
Shevlin. Jacob A. Cantor and William
Travers Jerome will be among the guests.
Interest centers on the speech of David Il.
Hill. and this is the first political dinner
he has attended in several months.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
NEW MINING AGREEMENT.
Secret Meetings Between Anthracite
Miners and Operators

NEW YORK, February 22.-It is stated
that the officials of the United Mine Work
ers of America who are now here have
held two secret conferences with coal mine
operators in relation 10 the adoption Of a
new agreement.
John Fahey, one OF the officials would
neither admit nor deny that conferences
had been held. He, however, issued the
following statement:
''Snce the anthracite miners joined the
United Mine Workers of America the
policy OF the organization has been To avoid
all strikes and settle questions of wages
and other matters amcably If possible ne
present contract with the operators We
look upon tentative one. What We will
do about a new contract | will not say
Evening star., 1902-02-22
IN ANNUAL MEETING.
Sons Of Revolution Choose Officers for
Ensuing Year.

At the annual meeting of the District Of
Columbia Society of the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution, in progress late this at
ternoon at Rauscher's. Mr.. Noble D. Lar
ner was reelected president. The only
other name placed in nomination was that
Of David ]. Hill, assistant secretary of
state.
S. W. Woodward was elected vice pres-
dent and the following were reelected: DR..
John W. Bayne, vice president; John Paul
Earnest, vice president; Wallace Donald
Mclean, recording secretary; William IL.
Pearce, corresponding secretary; II. p. K.
Holt, treasurer: Sidney /. Besselievre. regis
trar: Albert Peel. assistant registrar; John
W. Chickering historian; Z. Moses, libra
rian.
Mr.. Noble D. Larner presided at the
meeting, which was opened with prayer by
the chaplain, Rev. Thos. 8. Childs. Mr..
Wallace d. Mclean was secretary. The
first business was the reading of the report
of the board of managers. This showed a
larger annual increase in the membership
of the Washington society than ever be-
fore. Mr.. H. P. Holt. treasurer, submitted
his annual report. The total amount Of
money in bonds, building fund and bank Is
81. .2S6.44.
Following the reading of the treasurer's
report the installation ceremonies of a nHm-
Der Of new members were conducted. Flag
Bearer L. Hood Yeager carried the soc.ety's
nag TO the president tdDie, dipping IL
three times. Mr.. W. S. Knox Of the Ma
tional Council committee. reported satisfac-
tory progress in the arrangements for the
meeting of the National council here April
80. and May and 2 next.
Mr.. B. III. Warner of the councils finan-
cial committee announced that $1,000 in
cash would be needed to cover the ex-
penses of the council.
Mr.. VIM. L. Marsh. chairman Of the re-
count committee, read his annual report,
which was entirely satisfactory.
Prof John w. Chickering, the historian
of the society read the yearly history of its
meetings.
A resolution was offered to the effect that
boys who are members of the children Of
the revolution be admitted to the Sons Of
the Revolution upon reaching the age of
twenty-one years without paying the initia-
ton fee.
During the meeting collation. was
served.
Evening star., 1902-02-22

has endured during the present winter.
A response WAS made by Mrs. Benjamin
THOMPSON, the state director OF Pennsyl-
sania which was happily expressed. Sub
sequently Mrs. ThompSon presented the na-
taonal emblem for 1902 to the New York
society as having excelled the record Of
any otner state in point of increase in chap
ters and membership. This tribute to the
good work done during the year in the en-
pire state was acknowledged by Miss For
ssth, the state director, who spoke in an
enterta! ming fashion of the good results ac
complished by the society among the chill
dren
A song was given by Mr.. Walter Paschal.
and the audience was much gratified
burg explained the length of the program
would not permit a response.
The award to the member contributing
the largest amount to the prison snip mar
tyrs fund was made by Mrs. Thompson
and accepted by Mrs. Daniel Lothrop. the
president general Mrs. Sternberg an
nounced that this award would go II s. u.
White. jr.. of Brooklyn. N. Y.
IE addition to the music which was un-
der the able direction of Mss Yeatman
selections were given by the theater or
cheStra.
In Colonial Dress.
The music of the minuet was played by
the orchestra and the stately measures
were stepped Off by group of young wo-
men and men in colonial dress. The stage
presented pretty picture. while the grace
full movements Of this ancient dance were
being given. Those taking part were Louise
Boyd. Sydney Allen Duffie. Alice J. Mars
ton. Laura Brooks, Minnie Ward Jane
Stotsenberg. Ella Stevens, Minnie Whipple.
Robert Boggis. Horace NJ. Fulton, Chester
Clark, Richard Mann. Malcolm Souther-
land. Frank Schley Hemmick, Jack Bailey,
William Lord.
An attractive feature of the exercises
was the drill by members OF the District
societies. 1t was a beautiful series Of eyo-
lutions with the national colors predomi-
nate and was given under the Skillful di
rection Of Miss Yeatman.
Uncle Sam was represented by Allison
Moves Van Week and the Goddess of Lib
erty by Miss Anita Collins. The latter had
as attendants Agnes Writ Hall, HRdre n
Young Julia Williamson Hall and +.
Meredith Yeatman. Two little boys repre-
sented the army and navy. few verses
OF singing patriotism We're recited by
Goulding Wight. his voice being clearly
heard.
Indulge in Drill.
The lines of boys in dark clothes, relieved
by bands of national colors and each car
rying flag: the girls in white also car
rying flags, went through with great pre-
cision number of beautiful movements.
The approval of the audience was fire.
quently expressed in applause Those TAX
ing part in the drill. in addition to those
already named. were Kathryn Wright,
Louise Allen, Lucy Ashby. Dorothy Donal-
ly, Marguerite Donaiy. Louise French.
Laura Stotsenberg. Ada Gilbert, Francis
Weeks. Helen Walcott, Mary Mere dith
Ogle Singleton. Theodore Johnson. William
Leslie Coombs. Percy Rich. Gavin Davis
Tench Marye. William Alexander. Bertram
Ashby. Gouiding Wight. Steven Wa,cott
David Noise.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Naval Orders.

Commander e. NJ Hughes has been dis
charged from treatment at the naval hos
pital, Chelsea, Mass, and granted three
months leave.
Commander ]. c. Wilson from the eleventh
lighthous district and placed on waiting
orders.
Lieut.. Commander G. w. McElroy to duty
as fleet engineer OF the Pacific station.
Pay Director A. Burtis from the Boston
navy pay ofice to his home, and thence to
duty in charge of New York pay ONCE.
relieving Pay Director III. NJ. Denniston,
who is ordered to his home.
Pay Director G. e. Hendee from the Bos-
ton navy yard to duty at Boston navy pay
ONCE. He will be relieved ut Boston navy
yard.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
NATIONAL CoLoRs IN EVIDENCE
Beautiful Ceremony Under Auspices Of
Children of Revolution.

The national colors were so much a part
OF the Washington birthday celebration at
the Columbia Theater this morning that, as
was intended, they gave tone to the ex-
ercises and became a feature Of the OBJ
servance In honor Of Washington's memory.
A number of those present were children.
the occasion being the seventh annual cele-
bration Of the anniversary by the National
Society of the Children Of the American
Revolution, and as series OF pictures In
stilling patriotic ideas the observance was
a marked success. The older people pres
ent, and neither class was as largely repre-
sented as would have been the case under
more favorable weather conditions. were
evidently interested In the speeches that
pointed out some of the purposes or the
society, as well as in the drill, which was
excellently given by members OF the dis
trict societies
AS an appropriate setting the auditorium
was beautifully decorated with flags and
the same colors on the stage carried out
the patriotic scheme.
About a flag-draped table sat the presi-
dent Of the society. Mrs. Geo. M. Sternberg,
and other officers of the organization An
effective introduction to the exercises was
of the city in their continental uniforms.
who gave additional dignity to the cere-
mony of placing the colors
Address of Welcome.
There was prayer by the national chap
lain, Mrs Teunis Hamlin. and then Mrs.
Sternberg made a graceful address Of wei
come She spoke of the interest which this
city had to American citizens, and gave
some account of the circumstances which
led to its establishment. With an appre-
citation Of the humor OF the phrase. the
speaker alluded to the "fine winter wealth
err OF the nations capital. and those in
the audience expressed their hearty ap-
proyal Of this sarcastic Characterization OF
the meteorological varieties that this city
Evening star., 1902-02-22
SHE SAW McAULIFFE FALL.
Solution of the Mystery Attending
His Death

NEW YORK, February 22-A solution OF
the mystery as to how James McAulifre.
chief witness against Wardman GIennon
and who was found fatally injured recently
on the sidewalk in 9th avenue. came to his
death is declared by the Herald to have
been settled by the statement of Miss T. r.
Bolton, milliner. whose place of business
is opposite the spot where McAuliffe was
found.
Miss Bolton is quoted as saying that she
saw McAuliffe walking along 9th avenue
and that he fell and was unable to rise.
Finally another man who happened to be
passing picked him up and he was carried
to the hospital. where he died.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
Ambassador White Reverts to
Spanish War Incident.
SPEECH AT A BANQUET
DECLARES THERE is NO GER
MAN-BAITING" HERE.
British Foreign Office Makes Formal
Reply to Germany's Recent Publ
cation of Correspondence.

BERLIN February 2o-Andrew D.
White. the American ambassador here. pre-
siding last night AT an asscmhiagc OF 300
Americans who celebrated Washington's
birthday at the kiserhof by n musical en-
tertainment, followed by n supper and
dance. denied that Deutschen Hotze Ger
man baitingb obtains I'm the United States
Continuing. Mr.. White said:
"On the other side IL has been insisted
by more or less wel-meaning persons in
the United States that "A dark cloud be-
tween the two countries really exists. and
that in the times OF which ancient history
makes mention, and especially during our
Spanish war. the German government was
somewhat hostile to the United States or
in some manner which nobody seems t. b.
able To give with precision the German
government did something which it ought
not TO have done and left undone some
thing which it ought to have done.
Germany's Conduct Excellent
ITO this answer has been made. if l may
be allowed here to refer to it by myself
one competent to express opinion on the
subject. with the declaration that the CON
duct of the German government toward
during the Spanish was excellent. The
German government observed strict neu-
trality and showed no unfriendly spirit.
From first to last IL never made Sugges-
tions or proposals that embarrassed us In
the slightest degree. In fact the conduct
of the German government was all that We
could desire
Mr.. White said also that lit has been
shown beyond a doubt that the revered
and beloved sovereign of this country re-
| fused to take part in anything which could
be construed as interference in the contest,
and refused I'm such manner as to show
that he respected the motives and appre-
ciatcd the feelings of the American govern
ment.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
DONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation of The Star Is what It is
claimed to be. Furthermore, within the
than double that Of any other paper
whether morning or evening, and it is
regularly delivered every day. by carriers.
to fifteen thousand subscribers who take
no other Washington daily paper.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
RUSSIA'S INTENTIONS.
Pledges Regarding Manchuria Have
Been Renewed.

The United States government is now
perfectly satisfied a. to the correctness Of
Russia's intentiohs respecting Manchuria
1t Is learned that the pledges heretofore
obtained from Russia respecting the rights
Of the United States in Manchuria have
been renewed and reinforced so strongly
that they must be accepted as satisfactory
unless our government is prepared to delib-
erately question the integrity Of the great
eastern power. which It has not the least
dsposition to do.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
1.E. Mahan Beaten at Tennis.

NEW YORK. February 22.-I. E. Mahan,
Columbia's champion tennis player, was
beaten in the third days play Of the In
door championship tournament by w. C.
Grant Of the New York tennis club.
Scores-0-4 and g.
Evening star., 1902-02-22
An Independent Post.

Fort Delaware. Del. which has hereto
fore been known as a subpost Of Fort Du-
pont. has been designated by Gen. Brooks
as an Independent post