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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-26
MORE HONORS
FOR TIE PINE BLUFF tiIGE
SCHOOL.
Placed on the Accredited LIST ct
Washington University, Of st.
Louis.
MORE HONORS

The Pine Bluff public schools have
another feather in their cap. Super
fntendent J. RI. Hinemon is in receipt
Of communication from the chance!-
lor of Washington university, St.
Louis. notifying him that the high
school of this city had been placed Oh
the accredited list of that institution
in certain branches.
This merited distinction is notable
in that it comes entirely unsolicited.
A representative of the university paid
visit to the high schools some time
ago. and made thorough inspection
Of the schools, and upon his report
to Washington univrsity. the hi11
school was placed on the accredited
list.
This IS a we'll deserved compliment
to the efficiency of the public schoo,s
of the city and shows in what esteem
they are held by the greater insli-
tutions Of learning Of the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-26
REPUBLICAN, DELEGATES
Elected by Townships te, the County
CorVention.

The Republicans of the various
townships held conventions this after
noon and elected delegates to the
county convention which meets in
Pine Bluff tomorrow.
The convention for Vaugine town
snip was held at u. B. of F. hall. Ferd
Havis was elected chairman and r..
A. Prichard secretary. The follow
ing were elected delegates to the
county convention: A. G. Thompson,
O. j. kyler. J. B. York. A. W. Troupe.
r. G. Thompson, A. Perdue. !. w.
Sanders, John r. Langston, r. NJ.
Galbraith. Theo Wollerman, Ferd
Havis, Wiley Jones. A. l.. Burnett, \.
NJ. Middlebrooks, Horace Williams. G.
G. Price, r. A. Prichard. ]. @. Lowd
J. T. Chambers, Berry Bradley, Geo.
w. Bell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-26
lily Graphic.
) AND OTHERWISE.

|pee's garden seeds on sale at
|er's.
Morris Altschul is again con
his room with illness.
bert II. Johnson, Of st. Louis,
city calling On his trade.
Isis G. f. Jacobson and Fred
b. OF st. Louis. ave in the
Geo. +. Valiant, editor of
b. kanian. spent Sunday in The
will close his Pine Bluff gal
tirst of June, to be closed four
RS. Bertrand and Sam At.
have returned from Hot
Ida Dreyfus and Miss May
hal spent Sunday with
b Little Rock.
Bert Adwers is painting q
tain for Messrs. Hanf & Lett
ees of the summer theater.
George Stacker, editor of the
Blade, spent Sunday in the
guest of his sister. Mrs
Valiant.
Dellmon has taken several
for gravel roofs, and is pre-.
give all orders prompt atten-
ar patronage solicited.
adies of the Christian church
b social entertainment at the
lion at Bell park on Friday
~ SO. Refreshments will
S. lit IS, of Little Rock,
bf Pine Bluff. spent Sunday
lay in the city, and made
Ents to move his family to
X. They will all leave for
ek this afternoon.
Eoman's Home Mission So
he Riverside NJ. E. church
lawn party Thursday even,
-. at the residence of Mrs,
len, East Second avenue.
and other refreshme ents
|lved. Free music. Every
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-26

Id. is suggestive 1t means
n it says. When people
i ads. they are on the way
buyers.-NatiOnal Printer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-26
TO POLICY HOLDERS.

Eoidi:sg insurance policies
(nsds live Stock Insurance
Il Little Rock, ard who do
T.. ,, Pine EIattf. can pay
Elnl notes Ia Ca0nty .Ag. NJ
moe ccllvGl enJ. NJ
be settled promptly 0f;ce
Second avenue. Fine re -,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07

Chickens come home to roost" was
the proverb published in last Sunday $
Times Want Columns Proverb Contest.
and tho seven cash prizes were awarded
as follows:
First Prize. s2Mrs. Frank Marshall.
Jr., Chatham, Va.
Second Prize. SIZE. s. Lumpkin, Jr.,
112 East Canal Street, city.
Third Prize, 5Oc.-Laura Beddfngfleld.
I'll East Leigh Street, city.
Fourth Prize, 50c.-Meivin Torian, Box
las South Boston, Va
Fifth Prize, 5Gc.-Miss Carrie D. Petit,
New Canton, Buckingham county, Va.
Sixth Prize. 5oc.-Mrs. J. H Spicer.
100 South Fifth Street city.
Seventh Prize, 5oc.-Mrs. Henry Mac!in,
Belheld. Va.
Correct answers were also received
from the following-named competitors:
Richmond-C. I. Howard. E. II Akin
son, Mrs ]. w Turner, Raleigh D.
Glass, Percy Johnston, Hugh Christian.
Mrs A. A. Mckay B. II. Turner, Lydia
Freddy. Mrs. Luu1pkin. Miss Blanche
Butcher, Hazel Howard, Mrs. 2. F.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
THE CHAMBERLAIN
OPEN ONCE AGAIN
Mr.. w. H. venab|e Tells OF
Frontier Day at Cheyenne,
Wyoming.
Especial Dispa tch to The rimes.)

K NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Sept. 6.-The
big Chamberlin Hotel at Old Point has
been reopened, and will probably never
be closed again unless the government
should see fit to consign it to the same
fate that has befallen the famous old
Hygeia, which is to he removed from the
reservation to make way for contemplated
public Improvements. The Cham berlin.
brilliantly Illuminated and thronged with
guests, presents a striking contrast to
the Hygeia, just across the way. The
darkness there is relieved by a single
light from the small telegraph office. In
2 few days even that little light will
vanish, and presently the big, rambling
pile Will be removed and the Hygeia.
which has entertained more distinguished
people probably than any other single
ntsteiry il the country, will be no more.
Accompanied by his wife, Mr.. w. H.
Venable, counsel for the Norfolk, Ports
mouth and Newport News Company, has
returned from visit to cowboy country.
He graphically describes frontier day,
as celebrated at Cheynne. Wyo., during
his stay there.
In a great amphitileatre, surrounded
by a mile race track, some three hun
dred cowboys contended for honors In
one event drove Of wild horses was
driven in and the first man to saddle one
and ride it around the enclosure was
awarded a prize of $3.50. Mr.. Venable
says that this event was the most eXcit-
ing he ever witnessed. II never saw
such bucking in my life" said he. Those
fellows would get on a horse and the
animal would roll over and over with
them, but they would always come up
on top. All the wild west shows 1
have seen never held candle to this
one contest"
Saddle races between female riders in
divided skirts and riding astride, We're
features, and there were races and other
contests participated in by about one
hundred Indians. clad only in breech
cloth. One of the most interesting events
was the lassoing Of a herd of long
horn steers which were rounded up
and branded in a jiffy.
t'rontie day is one of the most unique
and picturesque celebrations in the world,
and will in few years be a thing of the
past.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
Launching of Des Moines.

BOSTON, MASS, Sept s.-As the Uni
ted States steamer DesMoines. which is
to be sent overheard at the Fore River,
at Quincy. on the goth instant, is the
most important warship completed in a
Massachusetts ship-yard since the days
of early American navy. Secretary of
the Navy Moody designated Miss Clara
n. Carleton, of Haverhill, to represent
the State at the launching ceremonies.
The cruiser will be christened by Miss
Elsie MacConber, OF Des Moines, but
Miss Carleton will sever the cord which
will release the vessel on the ways.
Miss Carleton is the daughter Of
George H. Carleton formerly mayor OF
Haverhill, and at present member OF
the State Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
A STRANGE REQUEST.
Wants Monks to Take Daily Baths and
Shave Frequently.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-According to the
Daily Chronicles Rome correspondent, a
well-known ecclesastic has forwarded a
remarkable petition to the Pope. I'm the
interest OF civilized society and the honor
of religion in Italy" he begs the Pontiff
to grant plenary indulgences to all priests
or monks who shall wash themselves
daily with extra partial indulge to those
shaving regularly at least three times a
week during specified period.
Students belonging to the Teutonic and
Anglo-Saxon Colleges at Rome continues
the correspondent ARA easily recognizable
by their general neatness and cleanliness,
but in the Italian semnaries and monastlc
novitiaties the traditional sanctity of dirt,
still holds sway. In most Of them, soap
hair brush and looking glass are worldly
luxuries, excluded by rule, and the clerics
emerging therefrom perpetuate the ira
dition.
The Pope on occasion has evinced an
noyance at unkempt condition of monks
who have come in close contact with his
august person. Visitors to Italy will
heartily welcome the innovation"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
ON THE OCEAN SHORE
Bits of News from, Virginia's Eastern
most Corner

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CH1NCOTEAGUE, VA, Sept. 6.-Dr.
John S. Fulton Of Baltimore, secretary
of the State Board of Health of Mary
land, and his son, accompanied by e. Rail
White. a prominent druggist of Sails
bury, Maryland, were here this week at
the Atlantic Hotel. and spent several
days fishing, sailing and viewing the
many attractions of this island
The days for the registration Of voters
for this district will be from September
az to October s, inclusive. according to
notice given by the registrars this week.
There is only one voting precinct in this
district. William j. Matthews, ]. A. NJ.
Wheaton and A. Frank Matthews are
the registrars.
The Island Supply Company. with James
Lilliston as manager, have rented the
store house of w. J. and Asher L. Mat
thews, recently erected on Main Street,
and are now prepared to furnish every
thing in the shape Of supplies of all kinds
at extremely low prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
FINE TELEPHONE SYSTEM
The Fluvanna and James River Tele-
phone Co. Makes Many Extensions.


Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
PALMYRA, VA, September 6-The Flu
wanna and James River Valley Telephone
Company, with headquarters attpaimyra,
Is planning for extensive improvements,
some of which are already under way.
They include long distance line from its
Central Office, at Wilmington, Va, to Rich
mond, Va, and an extension of it's lines
from Hadensville to Elk Hill, In Gooch-
land county, and from White Hall. via
buckingham Courthouse, to Wingina, Va
These improvements will call for an
outlay of about $4,000. The company
now has about 155 miles Of lines, has es-
talnished connection Wits the Albemarle
Telephone Company :.nd the Louisa Tel
erhone Company, and has made a. contract
for connection with the Richmond Tele-
phone Company.
With The present plans completed the
company will have fine long distance
line connecting Richmond, Lynchbure,
Farmville and Petersburg, all of these
places having good independent companies
The county lines will tap this long dis.
lance line at their various ceatrals thus
giving them connection with the above
named places z he line at present occu-
pies a part of the following counties: Flu
wanna, Buckingham, Nelson, PcWhatan,
Cumberland, Goochiand, and Chesterfield,
and construction will soon begin through
Appomattox to Lynchburg.
Work is well under way on the line to
Richmond, all of the materials having
been purchased, and the work of construc-
ton has advanced towards Richmond as
far as Midlothian, in Chesterfield county.
The company is entirely out of debt
and during the two years Of it's existence
has paid a handsome dividend to its stock
holders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07

to put prisoners. Tradition has 1t that
Forsyth once kept his wife In here when
!ncensed by jealousy. The only opening
into this dungeon Is a trap-door in the
hallway. On either side or the dungeon
We're the VINE vaults. The main apart.
ments OF the house were painted diff.
ferent colors. The green room was prin.
cipaly occupied by Patrick Henry dur.
ing his ownership OF the house. In thu
Revolutionary War the British troop.
rode UP the front steps and through tn,
broad hall, IN dishonor to its owner
Patrick Henry.
THE GROUNDS.
There was at one time belonging to
the place park stocked with game OF
all Kinds. and also extensive lawns and
pleasure gardens. laid off In circular
roads, which We're paved and enclosed
by lockwood and other shrubs. The
whole lawn was stocked with perennial
flowers. Taken altogether. in Its palmy
days 1t reSembed modern suburban
home The trees were planted in rows
most of them being either locust or oak.
Some or the original outbuildings still
stand. but are not in as good repair
the dwelling. The same old roclied-up
well is still used. while only short dis
lance from the house is a delightful
mineral spring. which CUISINES with
heaitnfuI and refreshing water. In the
front or the house is lockwood bush
which grows in such a way TO form
a perfect armchair. II Is said Patrick
Henry has sat in this very seat. The
neighboring fields are plain and level
and were once very fertile. Near by are
the same forests OF oak and pine through
which Young Henry once daily piodded
and studied the beauties OF nature. Of
which he was so fond.
THE OLD FORT.
Ia SY nAv0
any idea that thers once existed Tor.
midabIe fortress so near by their present
happy homes, however. about three hun.
bred yards TO the northwest of this
northwest OF the ScotchtowH house, there
once stood a strong brick and stone cas-.
only the ruins of this is left. This for,
was built for a refuge from the Indians
which were quite numerous In that
day. No doubt many startled ptonee.
to this place OF refuge before the hldsoui
savage war-cry. Tradition says that q
treasure was once buried here and now
sometimes dig in hopes Of finding 1t
people about the box shops 1t is said that
those who transplant thsse historic OF
rather haunted shrubs never live much
longer. A few hundred yards to the
northeast of the house Is the old Scotch
town Cemetery in which reposs the bod
les OF many OF the Forsyth. chryssals,
Carys, Doswells and Tayiors. Some Of the
tonabstones are more than a century
copaI Church. In which Patrick Henry
and many OF the other owners OF Scotch
town once worshipped. The material OF
which this old church Is built was brought
from England. On the opposite side OF
New Found River may be seen the ruin.
Of one of the first iron fnundries ever
built In the United States erected while
spotswood was Governor OF Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07

family chickens and vegetables for years.
Is it Polk Miller who tells the story
Of one of these old darfdes who was an
inveterate thief and WHO was finally told
by the owner of the place that If he
caught him stealing again they would
have to separate. He caught him red
handed after that. and, acting upon his
previous determination that the old ne
gro must go, sought him out and said:
Joe, hate to have to tell you. but you
know ! warned you that If caught
you stealing again we would have 10
separate. There is nothing else to do
And Joe, in all good faith, replied:
"Deed, Marse WilLun, Use pow'ful sor-
ry; whar mout you be goin 2
Whether the incident ever occurred 1t
very truthfully indicates the attitude OF
these old-fashioned darkies. who cannot
imagine the possibility OF their being
sent off the plantation" even though
they never pay any rent, steal every
thing thay can get their hands on and
refuse to work. as long as there is a
protracted meeting in progress or
watermelon on the vine.
The old "aunties," by the way. take
an infinite interest in what is going on
"up at de house" and would feel very
much sighted If they were not kept
fully informed. Especially must they
know all about the young men who may
happen to call upon the girls, and each
new one must pass muster with the
particular "auntie" who is on duty at
the time he is there. They tell of one
instance in which young Richmonder
acquired more than passing interest in
a Powhatan girl and went up to see
his affinity one Sunday. The fair one
had some mission OF charity to one of
the negro huts and took the young man
along. When they arrived they were
met in the front yard" ny an 'auntie"
of wooter-van-twillerish proportions.
which is TO say that she was about five
feet six inches high end six feet five
inches in circumference. She had heard
of the new adorer and was pardonably
curious This is Mr.. Jones. Auntie,
said the fair one, overwhelmingly. Come
her, honey, en- let me see you," said
the auntie. The scrutiny was, appar-
entity satisfactory, for when she had
looked long and with gravity she drew
the young man to her and enveloped him
in a capacious embrace. The abashcd
lover fed. It is said that when asked
why he no longer goes to Powhatan, he
replies that he doesn't mind marrying
the girls family, but draws line at
marrying all the old family servants.
W. P. JOHNSON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
AUTUMN DAYS At ALTON
The Summer Girl Changes Her FiImy
Costume for Golf Cape.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ALTON, VA. September 6-With the
coming of cool autumn days many of the
guests are fastening to their city homes.
while others remain to enjoy the health
full outdoor sports which were laid aside
during the suitry July and August days.
The summer girl has changed her
dainty iimsy costumes for the walking,
golf and riding suit and she may be
seen walking or riding over our noun
tain roads, her eyes bright with the
bloom Of health, and her clear, silvery
laugh echoing over the hills and valleys
Some Of our guests who remained with
US are those who form the charming
house party at the home of Mrs Guy
Corbett, Mr.. and Mrs J. Wilcox Brown
the Misses Brown. Miss Nora Lang
horne Of 'Mirador," with her little
nephew, Master Perkins OF Richmond !;
J. Thompson Brown and c. Brown, OF
Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Wilcox Brown paid a
short visit to Colonel Rives, at Gotham,
this week.
Another house party has gathered at
Locust Dale the home Of Mr.. T. w
Goodloe: Mrs. Douglass McGregor ana
family, of Richmond: Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. Lipscombe. OF Charlottesville; Miss
jamie Llpscombe, Mr.. Tavenor Lips
combe, Miss Irene Fensom and Mrs.
Fensom. OF Richmond; Miss Margaret
Goodloe. OF Big Stone Cap Va.
Mir. and Mrs. Walter Mercer, and Dr.
and Mrs. Bowles, of Richmond. still
linger at Mrs. Charles McCue's delight
ful home. feeling 10th to exchange the
free, easy farm life, which they have led
all summer, for the cramped and crowd
ed city.
Mrs. Kate Barbour Howard. Mrs c.
c. Redd and Mr.. VIM and family, who
spent the summer at the Alton House.
left Tor richmond this week.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Hawthorne arrived
at Alton this week. after a delightful
trip to northern cities.
Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Brown, Of Rich
mond, are at Mountain TOP Hotel.
DIR. Morrison, of Danvile, Va, and
Miss Evelyn flasher, Of Richmond, left
for their homes to-day.
Miss Ella Jackson, of Richmond. who
has been spending the summer at Wythe-
vile. IS guest at the Alton House.
Mrs. George Cunningham and grand
daughter Emily Lyman, are at the Az
ton House.
Mrs. J. Ezekiel Hall has returned to
ALTON after a visit to the Misses Leake
IN Aibemarie county.
key. and Mrs II. X. Hawthorne are
visiting friends in Charlottesville.
Miss Joe kiiibourne, Of Alton, is also
visitor in Charlottesville.
Miss Lee and Mr.. and Mrs. Tynes, OF
Washington, and Miss waring of East
ern Shore who have been at the Kirby
House. have returned to their homes.
Professor and Mrs. Watson. of Rich
mond. spent a few days this week at the
Kirby House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
CAN SEE BATTLE ABBEY
American Tenant Will Not Exclude the
Public.

American enant VIII Not Exclude the
Public.
LONDON. Sept. Ga tempest in a
teacup has been raised at Hastings by
a report that NJ. r. Grace, brother Of
former Mayor GraSe, of New York, who
recently leased ESttler Abbey, near the
site OF the palrIe' of Hastings, had de-
inspecting this edifice. The inhabitants
OF Hastings were therefore thrown into
CONSERVATION, and one paper went SO
1ar as to say:
''Mr. Grace has evidently lived long
enough in London to be thoroughly i'm
bued with the principle that an Eng
l,shmans house is his castle"
Mr.. Grace informs the Associated Press
that no change whatever will be made.
When the late Duchess Of Cleveland, to
whom the Abbey formerly belonged, re-
sided on tho estate the public was only
admitted on Tuesday, and this rule will
be continued. When the Graces are
away the public can see the show place
every day on payment of a small fee
to help the poor of Hastings.
Referring to other rumors that he was
Decorating the interior of the building,
Mr.. Grace said: st is all quite absurd.
Everything remains as it is. The an
cient features of the building. inside and
out, will be preserved We are only
putting in electric lights and baths.
There was not bath in the whole
Mace"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
WINNERS
In the Sunday Times Want Columns
PROVERB CONTEST
Another Contest To.dav-Seven Cash Prizes-What Is
the Proverb ?-See Want Pages.

Johnson, A. Gordon Mckay, D. r. john
son, Guy Christian. Miss Julia Graves,
W. E. Turner. NJ E. Goolstg, Agnes P.
Doyle, Mrs. NJ W. Glass, Miss Mary
Turner. Annie Boatwright, Miss Ladge
Luu1pkin.
Highland Springs. va--Mrs. Luther
Mathews
Prospect, va.-Lil!ian Cooks. Mary NJ
Crew.
Buchanan. va.-Mrs. D. D. Booze
Millboro, Va.-Mrs. A. l.. Tullock. NJ
S, Sharp
South Boston. va.-w. ". Ingram
Miss Nlayme Ingram. r. Ingram. Mis-
E. Ingram.
Chatham. va-Giles II Walden. Jr.,
Annie CT Goolsby. G. e. Thompson, r
NJ Gookly, Miss Rebecca Tredway. Mrs
G. E. Thompson, ]. Spence White.
Lindsay. Va.-Mrs. c. F. Johnson, z
D. Niche.
There is another contest to-day.
proberb OF twentv-four letters is scat.
tered throughout the little want ads on
pages s and 9. Find the capital letters
sand work out the proverb. Seven cash
prizes will be awarded the winners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
Convicts Write Books.

La PORTE. IND, September 6.-War-
den Reid of the Northern Indiana pris-
on, has made a unique contribution to
the literature of the State. He recently
requested each life convict to write his
own version of the deed that cost him
his liberty. Some Of the stories are
weird and nearly all are CHASTITY. but
every writer tries to justify himself
The stories indicate that the prisoners
have not lost hope and the book has
given them a desired opportunity to put
their side in print The work is in two
volumes.