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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26

ing parties little maids and young
girls must have their evening wraps
as much as their older sisters.
Many of these are never worn at
night, for some fond mammas are
so wisely od-fashioned that their
daughters are only permitted to go to
parties that end when the shadows
come down. SO, instead of evening
wraps they are known as party
cloaks' by the little women who don
them
Again following on the lines of
their elder sisters, the little ones
this winter are garbed in the cape of
that heroine Of fairy land, Little
Red Riding Hood These have cape,
hood and all, and are really one of
the prettiest garments in which a
little girl can be enshrouded when
dressed to trip the light fantastic.
In the matter of material, with
cloths and zibelines in full swing,
there is no lack Of selection, while the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26
Party ClOaks for Little Sister

moment is more than usually rich in
opportunities for buying effective en-
broideries and such like ornamental.
tions all ready for instant disposal.
The cloak is full and long and is
of ecru broadcloth lined with a shell
pink taffeta. The shoulders have
double cape about them and the flow
ing sleeves have brown flowers en-
broidered upon them. The same floral
design is upon the cape and collar.
The Red Riding Hood cloak not
only looks warm for its rich strong
color, but is from it's thick quilting
lining. The cape is round, has only
a seam in the center of the back and
reaches to the shoe tops of its happy
little wearer. The broadcloth is Of
brilliant scarlet and the lining to it
and to the hood is of white quilted
satin. About the childish face the hood
mas thick ruching of ribbon and the
same trimming caps the shoulders.
for dancing school and for dane
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26
Midnight i'm the Grand
Canyon of Arizona

earth. AS the night fell and my fire
burned low, the darkness became inky
oppressive, terrible. 1t was as if the
weight of mighty blanket was press.
ing down to smoother its victim. And
the silence, the absolute absence of
all sound, adding to this sense Of utter
helplessness and lonliness. Not
breath of stirring air, nor squeak OF
insect nor chirp of bird reached this
depth from the rift of light that mark
ed the rim. The Colorado river, now
at low water mark, flowed along be-
low the trail without a sound, it's
dark surface catching not CLINT OF
light to reveal the blackness. All the
wild stories | had heard Of fends
that rioted here in the darkness came
to hum in my brain, stories of men
Mno had wandered from their parties
here to fall to some awful death, or
to starve before rescue came; Of land
slides and lucMess proSpectors caught
beneath falling boulders. Laughing at
my fancies, yet unable to put them
away, | pulled the blankets over my
bead and after awhile | slept How
long | do not know, but presently
aWOke, sitting upright, sound in
my ears as of the thud of horses hoofs
coming down the trail. | strained my
nerves to catch the direction-and
hen it came to me that it was the
beating of my own heart that I heard
| laughed aloud, and the echoes caught
it up and magnified it and threw it
'cre and there until the place was
alive with a thousand voices. Name
less fear clutched me. After that there
was no sleep. | sat upright, wrapped
in my blankets, nerves strung to the
point where tears are mighty relini.
How long sat II ere l do not know
I "4ust have been hours, for day
G.mes late and .,i..wly in the canyon
But ) it'll the first :treak of sunshin )
al the rim, W1a1pe my blankets n
a clumsy bundle and started at run
up the trail, IL only wish to get cat
and away from that awful night.
got out, breathless, and pretty thor
Oughly disgusted, but l will not laugh
again at the myths Of the Titan of
chasms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26

BENJAMIN FrankIin's Visit to Germany.
In Doctors Thesis by an American
we find mention of Franklin in Ger
many. "The Relation of German Pub
licists to the American War of lnde-
pendence, 1775-1783. Inaugural plsser-
tation for the Doctors Degree of the
Philosophic Faculty of the University
of Leipsic submitted by Herbert T..
Gallinger. Amherts, Massac chusetts.
Leipsic. 1900" is a pamphlet in Ger
man of seventy-seven pages, with an
additional page giving the details OF
DR.. Gallinger's life. on p. ), etc, he
says: "Franklin visited Germany in
1866, and in Gottingen. where he met
Achenwall and Schlozer, awakened
interest for the Colonies" In foot
note he adds: "Achenwall published
in the Hannoverian Magazine, begin
ming of 1867, p. 285, etc. Some OBJ
servations on North America and the
British Colonies, from verbal infor-
nation furnished by Mr.. B. Franklin" -"
At the close, the struggle between the
mother country and the colonies is
described entirely from the American
point of view. 1t is clear that Achen-
wall was convinced by Franklin. In
closing he says: Il doubt not that
other men of learning in this country
have used their acquaintance with
this honored man (Franklin) as well
as l. Could they be persuaded to give
the public their noteworthy conversa-
ton with him, it would be doing the
public great benefit" These observa.
tions were reprinted twice. in 1869
at Frankfurt and Stuttgart, and in 1777
at Helmstedt. They appear to be
the only account of the dispute over
the constitutional questions at issue
in America in the German language
published before 1776.-J. G. Rosen-
garten, in Lippincott's Magazine for
January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26

The following well written account
of midnight tour of the Grand can
yon of Arizona is taken from the AL
buquerque, N. M. Journal:
Williams, Ariz.. Dec. 12.-Many
fearful traditions hover around the
Grand canyon of Arizona. Myths of
the Indians and natives, of terrors
that LUX in the depths of the mighty
chasm, Of spirits of evil that make
their homes in the shadows there and
hold high carnival in the dead of
night, are told around camp fires, on
the trail and in the road houses OF
the country around Williams. No In
dian can be induced to remain below
the rim of the canyon after the night
falls and many hardened guide there
is who will tell you that the bottom
of the canyon is poor place for a
man to make his bed. if he be not
brave and clean Of heart | have heard
many of these stories OF the terrOrs
Of q lonely night in the canyon since
| have been in northern Arizona and
the other night, in fit of reckless
hravado, | determined to test the
power of the Titan Of chasms to strike
fear to the soul OF man.
Equipped with blankets, provisions
and a hunting knife, | left Williams
in time to reach Bright Angel at $50
scoffed at my attempt, and told me
that l would be tearing to the rim
before midnight came. And as
started down the familiar trail as the
first shadows began to fall, | was in
clined to believe them but I went
on down into the chasm, laughing at
my fears and determined to stick it
out
When | had reached the bottom of
the trail it was quite dark. With the
charred stumps of former camp fires,
burned in the day by hungry tourists,
l soon had a bright blaze going and
after eating light lunch, rolled up
in my blankets and set in to sleep.
But sleep did not come at once, for
many hours, not indeed until l had
come to a full realization of the ter
rors of this awful cash in the face OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The 9th regular annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Merchants
and Planters Bank, of Pine Bluff, Ar
kansas, for the election Of directors to
serve for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of any business that
may properly come before them, will
be held at the rooms of the associa-
ton in the city of Pine Bluff, Monday,
January 12, 1908, between the hours
of ten O'Clock a. m. and twelve O'Clock
noon. A. ID. FOSTER,
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 10. Cashier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The eleventh regular annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Pine
Bluff Brick company will be held at
the company's office between the hours
of / and o'clock p. N. on Tuesday
the 9Th day of January, 1903, for the
purpose of electing directors for the
ensuing year, and for the transaction
of such other business as may come
before the meeting.
A. BREWSTER, Secretary.
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 20, 1902.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26
REMOVAL! REMOVAL! REMOVAL!

On account Ct the growth OF our
business we find it necessary to Sc
cure larger and more convenient
quarters. One and after DecemDe.
1st. our friends and patrons will find
us at our new office on first floor g;
No. 219, West Second avenue. A
cordial invitation is extended all &c
visit us. Geo. NJ Wells & Co.
Dec. 25.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-26

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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
John Which & Jensen give one-thir'
off on Blouse Jackets and Monte Carlos
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season OF the year when the
prudent and careful housewife replenish
es her supply of Chamberlains Cough
Remedy. 1t is certain to be needed be
fore the winter is over, and results are
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it is kept at hand and given as soon as
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you will get the best. 1t always cures.
For sale by J. J. Sherwin, druggist.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
TO GREAT BEYOND.
Victor Knoettgs, the Well Known Resident
Died Last Friday Night.

Victor Knoettge, one of the pioneers of
Idaho Springs and who was one of the
best known men in the district died last
Friday night in this city after an illness
extending over several years. Death was
due to a general breaking down of the
system, and while not expected that the
end was so near, it was known that he
had not long for this life.
Victor Knoettge was born in Germany,
April I3, 1856, and in the early 7o's emi-
grated to the United States. After living
in various places, he settled in Idaho
Springs. That was in 1870 and since that
time he has made this place his home.
At one time he was reputed to be worth
considerable money and was the owner
of extensive realty holdings. For many
years he was engaged in the drug bust
ness and was the owner Of the store now
conducted by II. A. Elliott.
In 1894 he retired from business and
since that time had been unable to work
only at intervals.
Mr. Knoettge was a Mason, which or
der had charge of the funeral services
which took place last Sunday from the
Presbyterian church. Rev. Whitman de-
livered the sermon.
The pail bearers were David Ellis, W.
Huddleston, Fritz Ulrich. John Leuders,
AL Straub and Thomas Woodward.
Interment was in city cemetery.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Holiday Rates.

One fare for the the round trip to all
state points and to points on this line in
New Mexico; except tickets will not be
sold to points on the Colorado and North
western railway. Tickets on sale De-
cember "a, as and 81, and January 1, final
limit January 2.
Teachers and students of educational
ins itutions can secure still greater oon-
cessions. See local agent for further par
ticulars
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
The St. Pad Calendar for 1903

Consists of six sheets, IoxI5 inches, of
beautiful reproductions in colors of pastel
drawings by Bryson, is now ready for
distribution and will be mailed on receipt
of twenty-five (25) cents-in stamps or
coin. Address +. A Miller, the general
passenger agent, Chicago.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06

Mabel Wade, colored, daughter of
Myrtle Wade, died at the family home
in Warren gulch on November 26. The
child was FIVE months old and had only
been sick few hours The death certif-
;cate fails to state what the infant died OF
as no physician was called in to attend
to its sufferiugs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06

Harvey Preston of Yankee came down
to the city Tuesday and for few hours
enicyed himself with old time friends.
Harvey says there is much activity in and
around Yankee and that good work is
being done in the mining line. He also
reports plenty Of snow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06

Go to John Which & Jensen for Ladies'
and Misses and Children's Cloaks. They
give one-third off for ten days.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
SAND FOUNDATIONS.

lie that bulIdeth on a sand
foundation is not wise, and he
that builleth stone all in front
of a huge mass of sand coneth to
grief. Friend Whipple is mourn
ing the downfall Of a long stone
wall, SO great was the rain last
Sunday and 81 powerful the weight
which rolled down and undermin
cd the big wall until ii tumbled
to earth and is now hidden from
sight.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05

A serious accident happened to our
friend J. D. Sayer at Leavitt last Tues
day, in which he broke his right arm
by being thrown from wagon. end
while he fears that he will never get it
straight again, it is being rapidly
cured under the treatment of Dir. &. H.
Mcleod of Aberdeen We trust his
arm way soon be restored to its for
mer usefulness.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
For Sale!
Sunnyside Fruit Farm.

Farm is situated on the RaIroad-Tcn
minutes drive from Packing house and
de,ot. smiles from Southern Pines, 3 miles
from Aberdeen ONE HUNDRED acres in
the farm As Of which are cleared and in Gull
tivation Snlendi orchard Of PEACHES
AND PLUNS. ani very fine and VAL
UARL', NlHEY ARD OF Delaware Cranes,
Smrll fruits. Sn"' rs Dowbe"ros rlock-
berries etc, NEW TEN ROOM HOTSF
Bath Room GOOD Wei! Of Wafer. an | I'll
necessary c"nv"ni"ce,. Reasons for sell
ing-other business.
J. d. SAVER. Leavitt. y C.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
OUR TELEHONE SERVICE.


In the many places we have had
business, we have never known a
more faithful hello service than we
get from our telephone system here
in Southern Pines. In the face of the
fact that Mrs. Leavitt has recently
celebrated her silver wedding we are
going to remark that is the liveliest
hello girl we have ever had the pleas
ure of dealing with and when she is
not on duty Mr.. Leavitt will give you
all you want in the way of first
class telephone system. Give these
people liberal patronage.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
A LIBERAL OFFER.

The undersign d will give tree sample
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets to any one wanting a reliable
remedy for disorders of the stomach.
bliouSness or constipation. This is ne"'
remedy and good one johnson s
Pharmacy.
We have a fine line of the "Kohe-
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finest made, different grades at diff
ferent prices-each with a certificate,
at Sadelson & Flint's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-27

Abram s. Hewitt has taken 4 five-year
lease on cottage at Bar Harhor
Rear Admiral Burgess Watson of thu.
British Navy. has just died on board the
battlesnip Families.
Prof. Luthardt, probably the most
strictly orthodox theo!ogian in Germany,
died at Leipsic, or Monday.
James C. Mcclure, of Washington
identified with the Bureau of lIthnoI9gy,
is devoting his time exclusively to the
study of Maryland Indians.
Rear Admiral Phillip II. Cooper L. S.
N, and Mrs Cooper win reside in New
port for the next three years. They have
closed their house in Morristewn. \. J.
The French authorities have seized the
Count de Castellane's carriages on ac-
count of his having refused to pay taxes
as a protest against the religious congre-
cations law.
secure permission from the British Gov
eminent for Mr.. Kruger's return to South
Africa, as he has expressed a desire 10
so to his own country.
Prof Frederic c. Foster, of st. Law
renee University who went for a canoe
"trip six weeks ago in the wilds OF Mon
tana, has not been heard from since and
il is feared some disaster has befalen
him.
Robert Pitcairn. Of Pittsburg. assist
ant to President a. j. Cassatt Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. has just returned
from Europe. While at Scotland h.. visit
ed his lifelong friend, Andrew Carnegie,
at Skibo Castle.
Camille Flammarion, the astronomer
and social reformer. has introduced 4 bill
in the French Chamber OF Deputies for
the rationalizinS Of the calendar He
wants the year to start with the vernal
etii1oN and % consist Of 36i days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-27
The Coal Strike.

The only cheerful feature of the coal
strike is that every day brings 1t near
er the end. for it is not unreasonable to
assume that it will end sometime. In
the meantime about one sixth of the
average output is being mined; the
winter is also nearer, every day, and
the problem of fuel is an intensely Sc
rious ono in al the North and East.
The end will come sometime, bat II IS
not pleasant 10 think what may occur
before the end comes. Violence, reck-
less rioting and hloodshed by the strik-
ers mark every day in the unhappy re-
gion: honest labor is not given full
protection in its right to work, and
''unionism'' is made to stand for moth
ing less than anarchy. With strikers
who kill men seeking to earn an honest
living. who wreck trains. who terrorize
towns and who hold that no man has
Il right to work unless he pays tribute to
them ana accedes to their dictation--
with such strikers the public can have
no sympathy. however serious the coal
probleIn. becomes. II the operators are
honestly trying 20 mine coal. Pennsyi-
vania should give them every legal and
physical protection. and if the state
fails the national government should
step in and enforce order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-27

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There is no doubt OF the doctors earnest
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Partial paralysis. locomotor ata,sia
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-27
THE Desk Slaves SONG.

o this is the song Of the man who's
chained
All day 70 a roll-top desk
Who, swctcring over d type machine.
Assumeth a shape grotesque.
The breeze and the sunshine are not for
The sky is mere hearsay:
He sits and he grinds mid the rustling
sheets
Through all Of the dull, dan day.
He thinks Of the years when his hands
were hard,
His arms like the best OF steel:
He THINKS Of the days when his 1.-the
limbs made
Good time on a racing wheel;
He thinks of the day when he held his
own,
In harvesting hay or grain
Then smiles at the thought that GRO
Duet game
Can give him a next-day pain.
lie signs to remember the mighty Drawn
lie showed on the college track;
He thinks of the days when he played
baseball,
And wishes those days were back;
He thinks of himself in football suit
Wei padded and picturesque.
That's chained TO the roll-top desk.
o man in the field. with the hoe or piow,
o man with the ditching spade,
Yearn not for the easy, white-handed
job
Instead Of your sturdy trade.
There's ey-sometimeS-in the office
grind
There's life in the work you DO!
You are famed ana warmed by the
breeze and sun
And arched with a roof Or blue.
Yolr food is the food of a hungry man,
You sleep like the dead al night;
Your muscles are firm and your heart i
good
Your cause IL the cause of right:
We slaves Of the desk would renounce
our hope
OF wealth or a raise" in pay
II we could but feel us we used TO feel
Back there on our husky day.
Los Angeles Herald.