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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
4 H0IDEN'S VICTORY

In the far west is the little town OF
Nazareth The inhabitants are one peo-
Pile There is one church and one stand
ard of morality. There is, or rather
there was. one black sheep, Nellie
Deane. Nellie lost her mother when
she was ten and her father when she
was fourteen. Fortunately for her, her
parents We're well to do people, and as
Nellie was their only child she was
provided for. After her fathers death
she lived with her aunt, superannu
ated person, who permitted her to do
very much as she pleased. What she
pleased was to climb trees, ride horse
bareback and in other ways make a
tomboy of herself When she was eight
cen, she WAS regarded such a blight
upon the immaculate town Of Nazareth
that the dea cons in the church directed
her aunt to send her away to boarding
school. This would have been a per
manent relief to Nazareth had the girl
stayed at boarding school forever but
unfortunately she returned at twenty.
Very beautiful girl, still further re-
with the world from the cast iron NOR
ais Of the N3a2renes. BEFORE her de-
parture she had acted naturally and
unconscioUsly. After h"r return she
seemed determined to shock the town
with malice aforethought.
\ meeting of deacons was held and
one of their number appointed TO con
fAr 81 q
pledge from her to behave better
in future and bring it back to ii meet
ing Of the body to be held the next
evening" Deacon Brown. Il venerable
brother. was asked to bear the mes
sage, but was obliged to be absent from
town. Deacon Perry, the next oldest,
was invited, but also declined. Next
came Deacon Bradford, thirtyfour
years old. He was appointed and ac-
cepted.
That evening Deacon Bradford called
upon Nellie and was shown into the lit
tie parlor, where she was sitting in the
corner Of sofa, dressed very becom-
ingly, the light arranged to cast pink
glow upon her cheeks. which by no
means diminished her attractiveness
Deacon Bradford drew himself togeth-
er as if for contest with the archsiend
himself.
II COME" said the deacon, Eat the re-
quest of the deacons Of the church tC
say to yoE that our community has
been greatly shocked since your return
to us with certain un-Christian acts or
your part which have tendency tt
drag down the standard Of our morals
''Be seated, deacon"
Now, the little witch had got wine
of this mission and in order to be thu
better prepared to fight with her owl
weapons had removed every chair from
the room. The deacon was either
obliged to sit on the sofa or not at all
After some hesitation he sat down be
side her.
'Now, deacon" continued Nellie ''tel
me some of the wicked things hav'
been doing"
First. on Sunday last, during tn
sermon on Eternal Damnation, yo'
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
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We're continually looking at a FRIEND
across the aisle with an expression OF
disapprobation.
at the reading of the gospel, men
ton being made of Samson and Dell
lah. you irreverently moved your thumb
and forefnger to initiate the use of a
pair Of scissors
THAT was in anticipation of Delilah's
cutting off Samson's hair"
Then on Saturday evening last, aft
er choir meeting. you invited the choir
to come 10 your house to spend the rest
of the evening in the unholy occupation
Of dancing"
Eyes, and most Of them came
81 am required by the deacons to ask
you to promise 10 avoid these sins in
future and cease attempting to under
mine the morals of our young people,"
BY this time a very pretty face was
near his own, two swapping black eyes
were looking into his, and a pair of
rosy lips 1anked by dimple on each
side We're smiling at him.
'Well," said Nellie, there is just one
more way that want to shock the
deacons and that through one of their
number"
How is that?'
Il want to marry one of them"
(Which one?" asked Bradford, aston
ished
Deacon Brown. He's widower
and I'm dying to be a mother to his
children"
Deacon Brown. He's three times
your age.'
THAT doesn't matter. l think if
! would be Mortified, and I'm determined
TO be his wife,
.,Why not select younger deacon"
said Bradford, halting.
They wouldn't any of them have
me-" replied the girl, casting down her
eyes.
Don't say that Rather than see you
married to an old man ] would
ooh. Deacon Bradford, how kind YOU
are, But think how you would leopard.
ize your soul"'
Nellieh taper waist was too tempting
to be longer resisted. The deacon's arm
stole around it, and her head rested on
his shoulder.
"Well, Brother Bradford" asked Dea-
con Jones at the meeting in the even
ing, what kind of promise did you sue
coed in drawing from our erring SIS
ter:''
"She has promised to be my wife,
replied the deacon sheepishly.
i There was so much bitterness in Naz.
areth at the holden carrying off the
i prize bachelor Of the town, for Brad.
ford was considered a great catch. that
The young couple removed to neigh
boring city. where they lived in peace
and very happily. Nellie cured her hus-
. band Of can't and the sturdy deacon
sobered his wife.
SUSAN CICI,.Y SAYD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
PILES! PILES! PILES!

Piles! PILES! Piles!
DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared to cure Piles and DOES
IT in short order. Easy to apply.
Every box guaranteed, soc and $1.00.
All druggists or by mail.
WILLIAMS MFG CO., CLEVE-
LAND, OHIO.
Wholesale and retail by w. L. De-
wooav & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27

There is TO beautitier Of complexion
or form or behavior like the wish to
scatter JOY and not pain around you.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27

When woman informs her hus-
band that she wants to talk to him
just a few minutes, the latter invari-
ably looks at his watch and frowns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
SUSAN CICI'.Y SAYD.

Sir Andrew Clark was accustomed to
define old age as the period OF life at
which man no longer adjusted him.
self to his environment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27

Idleness is the incubator of great
many small sins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-27
"chOCTAW ROUTE"

Nothing too good for the Old
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
Order OF High Priesthood.

The Order of High Priesthood held
its annual meeting on the night OF the
goth, with about seventy-five members
present. Nineteen new members were
admitted to the order. This is the
only branch of the order in the state,
and is the next highest above Royal
Arch Masonry. officers were elected
and installed, as follows
G. A. Dannelly, most eminent grand
president, reelected.
George Thornburgh, most eminent
vice grand president, reelected.
F. e. Taylor, most reverend grand
chaplain, reelected.
Charles Kantarowicz, eminent grand
treasurer, reelected.
s. d. Dodge, eminent grand master
Of ceremonies, to succeed r. j. Laugh
lin, deceased.
Fay Hampstead, eminent grand re.
corder. reelected.
G. w. DeVaughn, eminent grand con.
ductor, reelected.
n. p. Richmond, eminent grand
herald, to succeed Ed Hamilton, alb
sent.
T. M. Horsfall, eminent grand stew
ard, reelected.
G. j. Klock. eminent grand guard,
reelected.
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
Order Eastern Star.

The session of the Order Eastern
Star was attended by large number
of delegates, and the Secretary's report
showed that eight dispensations for
new chapters had been granted the
past year and several new chapters
continued The following officers were
chosen:
Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs Blanche
Klock, of Eureka Springs; to succeed
Mrs. j. M. Gill; of Little Rock,
Worthy Grand Patron, M. p Olney,
of Mena, reelected.
Associate Grand Matron, Mrs. Jennie
A. Ellis, of Fort Smith; to succeed
Mrs. Blanche Klock.
Associate Grand Patron, ]. M. Oath
out, of Bonneville reelected.
Grand Secretary, Miss Carrie Hemp
stead, of Little Rock; to succeed Mrs.
J. B. Hopkins, of Mabelyale,
Granu Treasurer, Mrs. Cora Wester'
field, of Conway, reelected.
Grand Conductress, Mrs. Alice
Brousc, of Sheridan, to succeed Miss
Aletha Barker, of Bradley.
Associate Grand Conductress, Miss
Mollie Morgan, of Cauthron, to succeed
Mrs. j. A. Ellis, Of Fort Smith.
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
Colored Baptlste.

The negro Baptist state convention,
which was held at Pine Bluff last
week, was attended by over l,S00 del
egates. The feature Of the session
was the annual address delivered by
President e. C. Morris, Of Helena, who
has served in that position for twen-
ty-two years. He told the negroes not
to get discouraged on account OF race
prejudice, as it would mold them into
stronger men and women. ut is pref
udice,' he said, (which gives employ
ment to every negro preacher, teach
er, doctor and lawyer, and has built
all the negro churches and schools,
started every negro store, hotel, res
taurant, every bank and insurance
company; in fact, every enterprise
owned and operated by negroes is the
result of the American color line.
Stay in the race and build it up. is
my advice to my people. The ne
groes should give less attention to
politics and more attention to bust
ness and getting homes" The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Dr. E. C.
Morris, president; j. P. Robinson, Of
Little Rock, recording secretary; J. w.
McCrary, of Fordyce, corresponding
secretary; W. A. Holmes, Of Helena,
statistician; ]. M. Harris, Of Texar-
kama, treasurer.
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
MEN IN PUBLIC LIFE.

Count Won Buelow ls now known In
Germany as "the happy phruse'mak'
ing chancellor"
When Senator Spooner is in an excIt-
ing debate his hair seems to bristle
up little more than usua and he
frequently runs his hands through IL,
catching II IN lunches and twisting
II into varied fantastic figures.
Senator lloOr was showing some
Massachusetts, visitors about Wash.
ington one day and was pointing out u
magnificent old residence built years
ago by u famous and rather shady
lawyer of his time "Why," was
asked, "wUs he able to build house
like that by his prOctco?" "Ycs," re.
piled the senator, "by his practice and
his practices"
Peter De villa, the discovcrer " gold
In the klondikc region, and once fnbul.
ously rich, IL now earning livelihood
10y mailing boxes a, the Ben Lemont
winery at Santa Cruz, COL lie has u
suit pending for the recovery of one of
the richest mines IN tn, Nome region,
but has no means with which to prose.
cute 1t, and the cusc Is likely TO 20
against him by default,
Every election day for the past
az years ex-senator Dawes, of
MastaehusetteA has been driven TO
The polls by his old coachman, Patrick
0'lleArn. On their arrival Mr.. Dawes
casts his ballot and afterwards holds
the horse while the coHchmon goes In
nnd votes, lie eonfesscs TO an 0dmira.
tion for the lrlshmOn'a loyalty TO his
political faith, which has not been
shaken by any Of the arguments Of his
employer, The flavor Of the story lies
In the fnct that Patrick hclng demo.
crot aud Mr. Dawes a republican It
would amount 10 exactly the same
thing II neither OF them voted,
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
ROYAL Arch AIRAnna.

Tho Arkansas Grand Chapter Royal
Arch Masons, convened upon 0d'
journmont of tho grand lodge,
A committee was appointed on nr.
rangements for the entertainment OF
the general grand chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, OF tho United States, which
meets at Little Rock next October.
An appropriation Of $3.50 was mado
for their entertainment, The commit.
tee Ia IA follows G. NJ Riy (chair.
man, Fay lIempstoad, John Brodie,
j. 7, Hicks, G, u, Rosonb0um, George
Thornburgh and r, II, Jonos, This
committee viii havo power TO act and
TO appoint sub'committeos,
Charters for two additional chap.
tors of Royal Arch Masons were grant.
ed, They are ut Stuttgart and DO
Queen,
Tho most lmprtant business before
the body was the election OF ofiloors
for the ensuing year They are as
follows,
j, u, Baker or Melb0ufhe, grand
high priest, to succeed r. NJ. Carter.
q. j. klock, of Eureka Springs, dep
nty grand high priest, to succeed ].
y, Baker.
j, H. Donnoll, grand king, 10 succeed
q. j. Klook,
N, p. Richmond Of Malvern, grand
scribe,
John g. Bone, Of llaiosvillo giand
secretary.
John i,rodlo, grand tronaurer,
r. H. Taylor, graad chaplain,
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
A Plea For tho State Guard.

Adjutant General Chas. Jacobson
has addressed circular letter to
members of the legislature urging the
necessity of an appropriation for the
state militia. In urging the approprl'
alton General jacobson says "The
state guard cannot maintain its
standing without some financial as.
sistance from the state. and to this
end enlist your sympathy and coop
Grafton. The Office Of adjutant gen
eral, as well as all other military po.
sltions connected with the guard, be-
ins without pay or allowance, the
period has now arrived, 1t is believed
when the state should supplement
the act of the federal government by
making reasonable appropriation
for its military establishment. The
national government contributes one
million dollars annually, apportioned
according to representation in con.
gress, to the several states, this sum,
however, being solely available IN
arms and equipments. No money
allowance is granted, therefore the
need of Arkansas lining up with her
sister states by making a suitable ap.
preparation for handling the supplies
annually furnished by the government
at Washington, also for the general
conduct of concerns relating to the
state guard"
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
BRIEF MENTION.

George Hampton, wanted on the
charge of killing Phil Ward In Logan
county, last October was captured In
Scott county q few days ago
One hundred and fifty members Of
the TrlState Medical Association,
which met at Memphis, went to Eure.
ka Springs on an excursion,
c. A. Gordon, n stranger was rob.
bed at Teyarkana by two white mon,
who, after securing his money shot
him twice, once through the body and
once through the shoulder,
Harry Allemang, the baseball player
who was shot at Mason City, W, Va,
by burglars, will recover, II was
thought at frst that he was mortally
wounded,
Mrs. Luther Whltmoro committed
suicide In Cralghead county on account
OF the distress caused by q charge that
her husband had been guilty Of the
fraudulent collection OF insurance,
J, II, Thomas, young white man,
was killed near Gurdon by falling
log. lie was standing beside the rail
road track when the log fell from a
car.
United States Marshal A. s. Fowler,
OF the western district, has appointed
the following deputies, subject to the
approval OF the United states attorney
generals chief deputy, Capt W. q,
Akers; Once deputy, r. d, leaming
Office deputy md ftqnographor, rhos,
j, Doyle; nold deputies John 7 Bur.
rls. John Mcclure. Fred IL, Johnson.
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
Not Properly Supported.

In his concluding biennial report,
Judge Frank Hill, late commissioner
of agriculture, says: "The bureau of
agriculture of Arkansas has never ac-
complished in this state what SINH
lar bureaus have accomplished, and
are accomplishing, in other states.
The reason for this is plain. Other
states are investing $4,000 to $780,
900 each year in pushing their agri-
cultural interests. Arkansas invested
during the last two years 1915 per
year. This 1915, as well as the salary
Of the commissioner and his deputy
Is paid from the general revenue in
Arkansas. The natural resources OF
our state are superior to those Of any
Of the states, and in my judgment our
poor showing in this census is due
largely to lack Of systematic advss-
tising and encouragement and edu "a
tion Of our farmers. The advance in
all lines of agriculture in the state of
Louisiana in the last decade has been
something phenomenal, and has fol-
lowed careful adjustment of law
and painstaking, studious effort to ed
ucate the farmers and encourage them
TO adopt improved methods"
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
PERT AND Personal.

Prof. A. L, Dolbcar, Of Tufts
college, has just celebrated his sixty
fifth birthday For over 2S years
he has been professor at Tufts
He was born in the same house in
which Benedict Arnold was born,
Benjamin Owen, one.legged man,
Is n valued member Of n football team
in Syracuse, N. y, playing guard, In
q recent contest on the gridiron he
proved himself power in every at.
tack, holding his opponent easily.
When the ball was taken by his team
down the field he went lcnplng along,
keeping up with the ncctest When
the other side got the bull he was right
IN the center OF the scrimmOge, His
side finally won .he game by n score OF
10 TO 0.
The first outright single.tax gov
ernor ever chosen in America has been
elected in Rhode Island on the demo-
cratic ticket in the person Of DR., l., i,
g. GarNin, n veteran in the Henry
George ranks, lie has been promin.
entity identified with the sige.tax
agitation almost from It's very incep.
tion. DR., Garvln has been member
Of the Legislature for four years, He
Is an od'time physician and lives In a
picturesque colonial mansion Just out.
side OF Providence.
When he was young man Il. Ok.
ford, John Morley was eminent chief
" as en- amateur actor, Later In life
he took n great deal Of interest In
London thcnlcrs, In the early seven.
ties Mr. B0teman wac lessee Of the
Lyeeum the0icr, One dag BatcmOn
said 10 Morley, "l am at loss TO
knew whSl to play next" "Why don't
you give tia, tall young man chance
ns llomlctP' asked Morley, The "tall
young man. w0s Irving, In whom Mr.,
Morley saw the possibilities which
were developed In after years,
s. " C"DeaeonD White, the veteran
of Wall street, who has Just sold hls
seat Oh the New York Stock Exchange,
tnys that when he began trading there
over thirty sears ago the transactions
OF day seldom reached 200, 1000 shares,
ns ngninst an average Of 100000 now,
"Mr' White" said one Of his old friends
q day or two ago, you have accomp.
ushcd many big things on the street.
but your greatest achievement hnl
been thut In spite OF your mony vIcls.
sil udes yon have always paid your
debts"
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
THE GORE CASE IN PARIS.
Cousul-General Gowdy W'' Have
an Independent lnveS..-
cation Made.
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS CALLED H..
They VIII Conduct an Autopsy IN"
E,d.,xor IN Determine the Man
ner in which the woman was
shot in the Rooms of the singer
De RNdzeskI.

Paris, Nov 25.-Acting on instruc-
tions from the United States state de-
partment to thoroughly investigate
the shooting, on Wednesday last OF
Mrs. Ellen Gore, Consul-General Cow
dy has requested four representative
American physicians, living in Paris
to form a commission, conduct an au-
topsy,and report on the circumstances
and probabilities of how she met her
death. The commission is composed
of DR.. A. J.. Magin, who is in charge
of the American hospital in Paris; Dr'
Edmund L. Gros, formerly OF san
Francisco: DR.. Turner and DR.. Whit
men. Mr.. Gowdy has sent written IN
structions to each of the doctors III
which he asks them 20 spare no ef'
forts to make the investigation search
ing. The commission has already con-
ferred regarding its plans, but II has
not vet been settled when the autop-
sv will take place, The French ON
cials still hold the body, and numer-
Gus formaities have to be gone
through with before it will be in pos
session of the undertaken designated
by Mr.. Gowdy.
The latter is seeking to obtain pos
session of the remains, but it probably
will be necessary to make an applica-
ton to the examining magistrate IN
charge of the case. The doctors must
act quickly, as the funeral has been
finally arranged for two o'clock tues
day afternoon in the American church
on the Rue De Berri. Rev. ID. E. D.
Thurber will officiate.
The questions before the American
medical commission are delicate, TOT
their conclusions as to the course OF
the bullet may conflict with those OF
the French medical experts. The lat
ter base the accident on the upward
range of the bullet, but the American
officials believe that an independent
autopsy will establish the fact that
the range was almost horizontal thus
indicating a direct shot from an aimed
weapon.
The United States consulate stan
also is taking the deposition of wit
ncsses independent Of those taken by
the French officials So far, this ac
ton has not developed any new Tea
lures, but the dcpositions furnish
complete and mpreiudiced history OF
the case. and will be forwarded to thl
state department 1T Washington' Mr.
Gowdy viii be represented at the eN
animation Of De Rydleski, in whose
apartmcnt Mrs. Gore was killed, bui
as an observer only, as care will be
taken not to create an Impression tha'
there is the least official doubt OF
thoroughncss of French Justice.
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Careless Handling of an "Unloaded"
Gun Results in a Fatal Ac-
eident.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY STATED,
Negro Baptists In Annual Conveution-su-
perintsndent OF Education Urges Much
Needed Legislation-Nsw Secretary OF
State sunday School Board Elected.
FduoAtional Work.

Prof j. II. Hinemon, state superin-
tendent of education, is sending out
the following circular
Little Rock. Ark, Nov. 20, 1902
To the County Examiners, Superinten-
dents and Principals of Schools,
Teachers and Friends Of Public Edu-
cation in Arkansas:
Your attention is respectfully called
to the fact that at its Last session the
State Teachers Association, repre-
senting every section Of the state and
all classes and grades Of schools, by
resolution pledged their united and en-
thusiastic support to the following
measures:
1. A normal school or teachers
training school, or teachers college.
T. Effective county supervision.
3. Increased revenue by equitable
assessment.
L. The consolidation of small school
districts into larger ones.
s. An increase of the state school
tax.
To labor for the accomplishment Of
these things we are bound by the ac-
tion Of the association.
OF all the interests Of the state those
which pertain to the education of her
people are most important. In urg-
ing these just and laudable measures,
we may feel sure Of the active coop
Grafton and hearty support of the
great body Of the people. The public
school has come to stay; 1t has won
Its place In the confidence and affec-
ton Of the people and they will be
willing and ready to approve any ac-
ton which Is clearly for the develop
ment and Improvement Of the system.
With full faith in the justice and right
eousness of our cause, let us concen.
trate our efforts and unite our ener-
gies on these measures.
There should be no confusion or dis.
cord in our ranks. Whatever our in
dividual views and preferences may
be, we should be willing to sustain the
action of our organized forces and do
what we can to carry out their plans,
This department is now making sys.
tematic and definite plans for advanc.
ing our educational work and for
pressing these urgent needs before
the people of the state, and in doing
this your full and hearty cooperation
Ia earnestly sought
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29
DR.. LORENZ' ST. LOUIS VlSll'
The Celebrated Nicnncse spee'A"''
Performs seven Operations
In 81. Louis.

81. Louis, Nov DIR, Adolf boreu'
who held II public clinic at nv pp
clinic hospital, saturday 'reauD.
four eases of hip dlseasc,trca'co INV
more eases Sunday, ot the same paw
but, unlike the demonstration OF '''
urday, the treatment wns 'dr''"'
tered privately and no lectures "u' m
given by the surgeon during the Wy
GRAFTON,
One Of the patients was q ~v. ,,
yc0r-old girl whose father hro"s,'
her from Rawlings, Wyo" TO he WV, Nv"
ed by the man whose fame " Wol'. %
wide, She wus afflicted with q u'"'
cntion of the right hip, 49,,
All the operations are soi'l 10 Wv, ,,
been successful, and the phy"u,'.TW W
hope for the ultimate recovery VI !"
The Van Buren press., 1902-11-29

A charter has been granted by the
secretary Of state Of Missouri TO the
Paragould and Memphis Railroad
Company, Tho company Is organized
to construct, maintain and operate
standard gauge road from Paragould,
Greene county, in southeaster.
ly direction to distance Of eight
miles, to the st. Francis river, cross.
ing the river into Dunkin county.
Missouri and TO thence run In q
northeastorly direction to Caldwell, in
Dunklin county, thence southeasterly
nine miles to tho county line between
Dunklin county and Mississippi coun,
ty, Ark, and thence east twentynine
miles 10 Oscoola,