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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
Secretary Shaw's Latest Story.

Secretary shaw's Latest Story.
A man loved two girls. One was
beautiful and the other was plain, but
a fine singer Having heard the axiom
that beauty is Lut skin deep, the man
took heed and married the plain girl.
One morning he awoke and glanced
at his sleeping wife. Her homeliness
was increased by falling mouth and
a resounding nose. AS he gazed a
doubt on the wisdom of his choice
assailed the man and grew to such
proportions that in alarm for his
marital felicity he shook the sleeping
woman by the arm and cried to her:
For heavens sake, Lib, wake up and
sing something"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
LAST STORY
AMUSED MARSHAL lAMoN.


Washington, Dec. 1.-The last
story ever told by President Lincoln
was just before he left the White
House to go to the theater on the
night he was killed
This is vouched for by Thomas +.
PcndeL wi!o is the Oldest employp
ii t..y lite House.
he went WITH Mr.. Lincoln TO his
carriage on the fatal night.
II have every reason" said Mir
Pendel, fer saying that the last
pleasant little story Mr. Lincoln ever
told WAS right here in this room.
"As is generally known. Speaker
CofaN and Mr. Ashmond of Massa
chusetts were the last men To call on
the President prior to his derartur
for the theater
when these men called carried
their cards to Mr. Lincoln and |
know that they were the last to see
him.
However. not very long hrtrra
they came Mr.. Lincoln had received
a visit from Marsha I.amon who was
from the Presidents district.
1T was Mr.. Lamon who had intro
duced me to the president when
received my appointment, in Nov
ember, 1861.
Mr.. Lamon wanted to talk to
Mr. Lincoln about pardon for an
old friend. a soldier who had been
found guilty of some slight violation
of army regulations.
The case was thoroughly gone
over by the two, and, with pen in
hand. Mr. Lincoln was in the act
OF signing the paper which would
make tie soldier a free man. when
he turned to Mr. l.amon and said:
'Lamon. do YOU know how the
Patagonians eat oysters
mo. | do not, Mr.. Lincoln. was
the reply.
"'Well. I.amon it is their habit
to open them as fast as they can
throw the shells out of the window,
and when the pile of shells grows
to be higher than tee house. Why,
they pick up stakes and move.
Now. I.amon. | feel like begin
ming new pile of pardons, and |
guess this is a good one to begin on
1T wasn't long after this before
the other gentlemen came. and when
they had finished their call Mr.. and
Mrs. Lincoln came down and went
with them to the carriage
That was the last time | ever saw
the good man alive.
Mr.. Pendel says that he had every
opportunity to study the president,
for he was in the room with him
nearly all the time--a bodyguard.
Mr.. Lincoln did not like the idea
of being guarded. and made fire.
quent objections to having some
one constantly near him. On one
occasion he said to Mr.. Pendel:
.Pendel, do not like to be guard
ed. but | have received a number of
threatening letters lately.
Il have no fears. however.
That fellow we saw over at the
War Department crouching at the
foot Of ti.e stairs. and eyed me sus-
picionsly. answers perfectly the des-
cripton Of a man I was warned to
look ont for in letter. | received
the other day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
- n. - eT ~ TE Z q.
Bears the n The Kind You Have A1ways 7ulgt'
signature "a, <Mx1TzIzzmz
Some Little Misses.

This Miss is unhappy-misfortun
This Miss is not always honest
misappropriate.
This Miss is unciyil and illbred-
misbehave.
This Miss wastes time and money
misspent
This Miss should be shuned by the
traveler-misguide.
This Miss gives unreliable infor-
mation-misscall.
This Miss meets with illluck and
Observation-Disclosures.
This Miss can destroy the peace
of a nation-miSrule.
This Miss is an uncertanin cores
pondent-msdirect
This Miss makes trouble where
ever she goes-misdoing.
This Miss causes sorrow to her
mother-miscOnduc
This Miss does not value her
friends-misappreci
This Miss is distrustful of human
MISUNDERSTANDING
These three Misses are untruthful
-misrepresent, 'misinterpret, mis-
state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
H. yEfIIA||Z:zIzSI ! J

On days mentioned below the sale
4 Or one-way Colonist tickets is author
I fzed from st. Louis, Thebis, Cairo
and Memphis, under the following
Conditions: One-half of the standard
frst class oneway rate, plus $500.
Missouri.-All points on st. L., S.
w. Ry., south of Delta, Mo.
Il @Arkansas.-All peints, except Lit
tie Rock and points on Little Rock
\ Branch between Altheimer and Lit
tie RocF.
/ Texas.-All points.
Louis iana.-To all points on the Cot
ton Belt, Kansas City Southern, T.
& P. Except New Orleans), H. & S.
and Southern Pacific Except La.
Fayette).
Oklahoma and Indian Territory
All points.
Dates of Sale-October 21st, No
vember Al. and 18th, December End
and 10th, 1902; January 9Th and Goth,
February ID and 18th and April 18th
and 21st, 1908.
a@ Tickets are to be second class tick
lets, limited to continuous passage.
land plainly stamped on each coupon
"a Colonist." These tickets will not be
Nhonored in standard sleeping cars.
81 E. w. LeBEAUME.
4General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02

SO Bilkins has joined the church
at last. Yep. He concluded that as
long as the members of the church
all patronized his store he might as
We'll get something in exchange for
the bazaar and rattle tickets he haG
to buy. Baltimore News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
Press.

I'roas.
Two @iissourians. he said. one so.
inc east and the other west mpt
near tee Kansas line one day in iS5G.
How far is it to the Kansas line.
asked the west bound Traveller. only
little way" responded the other.
"HoW will | know when | get there"
said the first man oh, your know
all right enough. You just keep go
in till Hou feel an Irresistible desire
to steal somc'hiu' and then You re-
in Nalr,aS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02

She: You didn't stay long in
London He: mo. | couldn't stand
it, Over there everybody knew me
for an American right away. Here in
New York no one ever suspects it. ~
Smart Set.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
SCATTERING WAITS C WIT.

Miss Strong is eXceedmaiy mas
euIine isht she?s remarked Miss AS
cum, Most atwociously 50, re-
piled young Air Sissy, with som,
heat. You seem to speak from cN-
perienee." Vas. / do. She got into
the elevator With me in the SIX,
sewape building one Gay, and When
She saw ne She deliberately We
@ayed her hat and held It in her
!taAd till | goa off. Philadelphia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02

'Braggy says his grandfather lost
his mind because OF the loss of his
fortune. He's just got the story twist
ed he lost his fortune because he
lost bis mind That's where he had
his fortune catholic Standard and
Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
Portrait for Confederate Museum.

Judge John II. Reagan, the surviving
member OF jefferson Davis Corfeder-
ate cah,.et, recently sat for portrait
to bs ,.aisted and placed in the Con-
feda ate museum of history at Rich
nond Va.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02
AGRICULTURAL.

Agents for American agricultural
machines sold in Constantincple last
year $40 reapers and mowers, bind.
ers, rakes and l thrcsher No effort
is made to sell binders, because they
are considered too complicated for sat
isfactory Use by the Turkist psasant>
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02

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QoI!q u! sn o. eWoo gp!LoIH WoLJ
oSoql puB soSugIO uB9uBJIol!poW
'sa6ueLO Ioy s9xoa Iod!d
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-02

Richard: We'll what did Edith
say Whom You proposed-yes or no.
Robert: Neither. She gave me an
eVasive answer. Richards Yes >"
Robert: She wanted to know If |
was drunk or crazy Boston Tran
script
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Lady rlinstrel Entertainment.

During Mr.. Chapman's tour of the
state with the Highland Regiment Band
the Opera House will be in charge oil
Manager Eastman of the Avenve House
and he has conceived the happy idea of
getting some of our young ladies inter.
ested in minstrel entertainment. The
show will be given the last of January
for the benefit of Sunset Home and will
be an up-todate entertainment full of
novelties and good music At an inform.
al supper a the Avenue House Monday
night Miss Sadie Batcheluer Miss Marion
MJore, Miss BeSsy Ranlet, Miss Grace
Cree and Miss Ellen Abbott were the
guests of Landlord Eastman and prelm-
mary arrangements made for the coming
show. These young ladies will interest
about 40 Others and reht arsals will soon
commence. The date OF the entertain,
ment will be announced later and par.
ticulars given from week to week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Lux Christi.

1t is known to many that one practi
cal outcome of the ecumenical conference
OF 1900 was the appointment of cen
tral committee to arrange Tor a united
study OF missions. Last year the com.
mittee FURNISHED as a text book Via
Christi. Many of the women of St.
Johnsbury enjoyed this study. The meet
ings held together gave them the inspira-
ton o numbers and broadened their out
look to take in a great whole rather
than limited portion of this work, and
depend their desire tor an intelligent
interest in the missionary problem from
the time OF Paul to the nnete enth cen
fury. The study OF Via Christi was un-
derstood to be Introductory. With the
new year the ladies begin the further
study, using as text book Lux Christi,
an outline study OF India" Six meetings
have been arranged or 1908. The time,
place and subj ct OF each will be an.
nounced in the papers lew DAYS in
advance. The first of the series will be
held in the North church, Friday Ian. 8,
at 4 o'clock A more extended notice
will be given next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
A Series of Sermons.

Rev. J M. Frost. pastor of Grace
Methodist church and Rev. ]. O. Sher-
burne, Presid NJ Elder OF St. Johnsbury
District, wi preach a series OF sermons
upon " The Religion of Power" which
will continue through the evenings OF the
Week of Prayer at 730 except Saturday,
and will close on Sunday morning, Jan.
II, with a simon in the church upon
The Manifestation of Power" The
special topic for each sermon will be as
follows:
Monday, ian. 5, 19o3-"The Power Of
Conservation" by R-v. J, o Sherburne.
Tues Gay" The Power of Self Denial"
Wednesday," The Power OF Faith" by
Rev. 0. Sherburne.
Thursday" The Power of Earnest
ness"
Friday-"rhe Power OF Individualsm. >
Sunday, Jan. IL" The Manifestation
of Power" in Revival of Religion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
State News.

The State Anti-Saloon League will hold
its annual mt citing in w. {. T. U. temple,
Burlington, Jan. IA, Is, 1903. Several
OF the national officers will be present.
While driving on the ice on st. Albaus
Bay Monday the ice gave way, letting
Alan Davidson and his team into the
lake. Mr.. Davidson was rescued after a
struggle but the horse was drowned.
One of the coal dealers at Bennington
received carload of chestnut coal NJ n
day which he delivered in half ton lots at
the rate of $12 per ton, the highest price
ever charged there for coal OF any kind
He could have disposed of dozen car
loads at the same price, not a small per-
centage OF those wanting coal bang sup
piled from this car The chances OF get
ting another carload are not very prom.
sing.
The work of card catalogung the
books at the state library in the State
House was commenced last week L NJ.
| Goddard will have the work done under
his di' ect supervision. Miss Mary P.
FAIR OF Phladelphia, graduate of the
Drexel Institute Library school is doing
the work and is assisted by Misses Edith
+, Pancoast and Alvena K. Surdau. both
graduates OF the Dextl school. This
work was prof cted by the late Hiram
A. Huse, who WAS state Librarian tor a
number OF years. During the summer
| preparations have been made with this
! special purpose ia view. As there are
over 10000 volumes ia the library, it is
expected that the work will take consid-
cradle time.
the inma es OF the house OF correction
| gave minstrel show in the chapel OF
that institution Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings The first entertainment
was Tor the benefit of the prisoners, the
officials and their invited friends. Thurs
day evening il was open to the pubic,
admission berg 10 cents. The list OF
! players consisted OF % inmates of the in.
St'tutlon, incIudr two former profession
end men Two fArceS entitled The Doc
tors Ohic - and The Old Man in The
Wrong House" were given. The men
had be rehearsing for some time under
the direction Of Keeper John F. Smith,
and they gave a good entertainment
DO h evenir gs. Music was furnished by
the institutions orchestra.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Changes in the Diocese.

The Rt. Rev. J S. Michaud has lust
announced the following changes in the
diocese OF Vermont: Rev. W. Z. Plom IN
con from Brandon to St. Anthony's
church, Burlington; Rev. J. ]. Boyle from
East Dorset to Brandon Father Boyle's
place at Z st Dorset will be taken by
Rev J. A. Lynch OF st Johnsbury. Faith
er Lynch completed his theological stud
les at Baltimore, Md, and was ordained
at the Cathedr al in Burlington in 1897.
Shortly after his ordination he was an.
pointed to the church OF St. AIoysius In
ST. Johnsbury. whsre be has rec been.
His place will be filled by Rev Thomas
Leonard, who was recently ordained at
the Cathedral Of ST.. James in Montreal.
Father Leonard udied the classics at
St. Joseph's College in Burlington and
was for time principal Of the graded
school at Winooski He forwards
went to St. Hyacinthe Coli, &c at Quebec
where he continued lis study Of the
classics He studied theology at Quebec
Seminary and competed his course at
the Grand Seminary in Montreal, an
celebrated his first mas at Burlington
on Christmas day These changes will
go into effect January IA.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
A Big Record for Scales.

Every citizen of St. Johnsbury takes
pride in the fact that the standard scales
OF the world are made here, and the sta
tistics OF shipments OF ore and cereals Tor
the past year have local significance.
The total shipments of iron ore from
Duluth, Two Harbors and Supe Tor for
this years record is 1884 1914 gross
tons or "a 460, 1914, $50 pounds of iron,
every pound of which was weighed over
three Fairbanks track scales, which have
in addition weighed many millions of
tons in previous seasons.
From Aug. 1, 1902, until the close of
navigation the grain shipments from the
ports OF Duluth. West Superior and Su-
perior were "a, sol ,636 bushels. Practi
cally every pound OF this grain, both in
receiving and shipping, was weighed
over Fairbanks scales, and a very large
portion OF it in being sold to the elevator
companies was also weighed over Fair
banks scales.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Hospital Aid rleeting.

The annual meeting Of Br Outlook Hos
pital Aid Association was held Monday
Dec. %. There was good attendance
and the reports from all sources were en-
couraeing and satisfactory. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Pres, Mrs Rebecca Fairbanks
list Vice Pres, Mrs. T. c. Fletcher.
Pad Wee p e,., Mrs. P. F. Hazen.
Sec, Mrs. Flora Lovejoy.
Treas, Mrs. Carrie llinman.
Auditor, Mrs. E. L. Hovey,
The following committees to serve
three months were elected:
Flower, fruit and vegetables: Mrs, 6.
K. SWEET, Mrs. L. B. Hartshorn, Mrs.
c. c Follenshy.
Sewing: Mrs. w. L. Heath, Mrs. |.
!. Dow, Mrs. N. R. Switser, Mrs. I. P.
Farrell, Mrs. Murray Clifford.
Reading; Miss Lillian Pearl, Mrs.
B. W. Spaulding, Mrs A, B. Noyes.
According to the new constitution the
members OF the finance, hodse and visit
ing and charities committees will be APP
pointed by the executive board.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
ST. JOnNSBURY CENTER.

The German Medicine company have
ba ! free show at the Grange hall for the
past week, selling their medicine with
votes tor the most popular child. Charlie
| Wiley was the winner
Mrs. Edward Allen had the misfortune
to all, and broke her wrist in two places
Miss Lizzie Beane from Barton spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Beine.
Miss Oler Trombley from Barton was
called here on account Of the sickness o.
her sister in-law, Mrs. Dennie Tromblyy.
The Christmas exercises at the COngre.
gat onal church were enjoyed by all
Much credit is due TO the superin endent,
Lester Berry, and it IS earnestly hoped he
may serve in this capacity another ear.
The semi annual business meeting of
The church and Christian Endeavor will
be held Wednesday evening after the
prayer meeting. Every member is re-
quested to be present, as there is impor-
tant business to transact.
The ladies OF the village met Tuesday
in the ves'ry to sew for a needy family.
Miss Mary Adams of St. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with Mrs. Byron Wright.
Mrs. Henry Powers, who has been
very sick, is gaining.
Sam Piper has moved into Mr..
Pierce's house and Mrs Cutler and her
daughter Helen have gone to Wells River
to keep house for Mr.. Cameron.
Irving Woodruff, who has a position
as stenographer in the navy yard at
Portsmouth, N. H., is spending the boi-
days at his home
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31

show her heart easily to the man 81,
loved, and her voice was ovon '"e
calm as she answered his question N'''
rs this a very large congregation
zone of the finest in all the e,,tn
put in for him. 1T will be nroot
thing for Craig" 0"'
Craig was studying her curiouslr
think she noticed his eyes upon her for
she went on even more quietly; ~
1T will be great chance for ,ror.
and you are able for a larger snbona
you know, than poor Black Rock ~
fords."
"Who will take Black Rock2r he ask.
ed.
Let some other fellow have q trr -.
it," said. "Why should YOU vayts f.,
your talents here"
"Waste?" cried Mrs. Mayor fndi,
nantly.
"Well, bury if you like it bettorY
replied.
1T would not take much of 2 grave
for that funeral" said Craig. smiljno
oh" said Mrs Mavor YOU will h,
a great man, l know, and PERTAINS Won
ought to go now"
But he answered coolly: There oro
fifty men wanting that eastern CHARGE
and there is only one wanting BIoc,
Rock, and I don't think Black Roc,
is anxious for change, so l have do
termined to stay where I am yer
awhile"
Even my deep disgust and disappont.
ment did not prevent me from seeing
the sudden leap of joy in Mrs. Mayors
eyes, but she, with a great effort an.
swered quietly:
"Black Rock will be very glad and
some of us very, very glad"
Nothing could change his mind. There
was no one he knew who could taka
his place just now, and why should he
quit his work? 1t annoyed Inc consid.
erably to feel he was right, Why il il
that the right things are so Frequently
unpleasantE
And if had had any doubt about the
matter next Sabbath evening would
have removed it, for the men came
about him after the service and let
him feel in their own way how much
they approved his decision. though the
self sacrifice involved did not appeal 10
them. They were too truly western to
imagine that any inducements the east
could offer could compensate for his
loss Of the west. 1t was only fitting
that the west should have the best,
and so the miners took almost as a mat,
ter of course and certainly as their
right that the best man they knew
should stay with them. But there were
those who knew how much of what
most men consider worth while he had
given up, and they loved him no less
for ii.
Mrs. MAYORS call was not so easily
disposed Of 1t came close upon the
other and stirred Black Rock as moth.
ing else had ever stirred it before.
l found her one afternoon gazing va
cantly at some legal documents spread
out before her on the table and evil
IDENTIFY overcome by their contents
There was first a lawyers letter in
ITO BE CONTINUED
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
County Court.

Tn, case OF State vs.. Peter Rouillard
was given to the jury Wednesday morn
ing They wee out but SHIRT time
and brought in verdict Of not guilty.
Rouilard was IN a party which made
merry one evening last July and during
the evening Henry Carrier lost about $75
in money. Roui,lari was suspected OF
the crime and located in Holyoke, Mass.
The case OF State VS.. Edward Potter,
for br, ach ofpeace, has been mol pressed.
In State VS. Frank Moore, for breach
Of peace at Lyndon, the respondent
pleaded guilty. Moore is now confined
in jail, awaiting sentence.
Wednesday noon the court took a
recess until Monday afternoon to give
the Jurors aud Others chance to observe
Christmas.
The case next tired was State VS. John
Spencer, tor burglary at East Peacham,
from the store George E,dSn. A guam
tity of money and clothing was taken.
Spencer was captured in a barber shop in
Wolcott bv Deputy Sh-titt West OF Dan.
vile. GUY Hill is counsel tor the defendant
and States Attorney Morse, assisted by
B. E. Billiard, represent the states ID
terest.
This case was given to the jury Tues,
day afternoon and their verdict was
guilty.
Tuesday George Chapman ofWest Con
cord was naturaized.
The case now on trial is State VS.. W.
H. Handy for assault to commit rape.
The STATE is represented by States Attor-
ney Morse assisted by B. E. Billiard
Handy is represented by Howe and
BIodgett as attorneys.
A divorce was granted in the case OF
Clara Dion VS. Arthur Dion for desertionl
John Lebourveau of St, Johnsbury
Center was naturdllzed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31

Ye maun haze twa or three at the vera
least, for it's no vera forrit ye get wi
ane glass. But wi yon coffee We just
get a saxpence worth an We want nae
mair."
There was another shout of laughter,
which puzzled Geordie much.
81 dinna see the jowk, but Eve Slip
pit over in whusky mair nor a hummer
dollars"
Then he paused, looking hard before
him and twisting his face into eXtraor-
binary shapes till the men looked at
him in wonder.
I'm rale glad O. this saloon, but it's
over late for the lad that Gamma be
helpit the moo. He'll not be needin'
help O. oors, | doot, but there are it'll.
ers." And he stopped abruptly and sat
down, with no applause following.
But when Slavin, our saloon keeper,
rose to reply the men jumped up on
the seats and yelled till they could yell
no more. SIavin stood, evidently in
trouble with himself, and finally broke
out:
It's speeches. l am entirely. What's
come to me | know not nor how it's
come, but Ill do my best for you"
And then the yelling broke out again.
l did not yell myself. l was too busy
watching the varying lights in Mrs. Ma
vor's eyes as she looked from Craig to
the yelling men on the benches and ta-
bies and then to Slavin, and l found
myself wondering if she knew what it
was that came to Slavin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-31
Small Pox Patient Escapes.

DR.. Stiles, member of the state board
of health, was in Island Pond, Thursday
and with the local health officer, DR.. Nor,
cross, went to Wenlock to investigate
some lumber camps, in which it was said
small pox had broken out. They quar-
antined the camps, but three or four
men disregarded the quarantine and es-
capped into Canada, DR.. Norcross close IN
the rear, but not close enough to capture
them. They obtained work at lumber
camp short distance from Norton over
the boundary line. The camp boss was
notified of the situation also the authori-
ties at Coaticook.