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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-11
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The Wager

before the fashionable cafe he be
came suddenly aware OF an unusual
attraction which seemed to approach
from up town. The young lady be
side him looked also, and this is
what she saw
Above the heads of the pedestrian :
loomed brightly painted sandwich
sign lauding a certain brand of an ar
ticle and directing prospective con-
sumers where to find that delicacy.
On either side of the sign was a small
er and more artistic pacard advising
the public to attend dairy dinner
to be given for the benefit of the poor,
where dainty sandwiches and all man
ner of dairy dishes would be served
by pretty dairy maids in costume.
These placards We're carried by two
very pretty girls in dairy costume,
followed by a procession of miniature
pages bearing tiny banners advertis-
ing all the edible attractions of the
feast.
Kathleen Haughton leaned forward
with her face aglow Alice Cary,
Gerry Trent, and May Harrington
she exclaimed under her breath. "Wel',
that's the biggest advertisement ever
undertaken by society folk! All for
the sake of some unknown beggars.
I admire their pluck, l do indeed.
hope they wont see me. Capt. Wes-
ley, did you ever see Gerry look so big
and splendid?'
The eyes of the sign carriers never
strayed from the straight course be,
fore them as they marched slowly
and silently through the files of curl
Gus spectators.
I've known girls to do all sorts
of fine things for other people, but
this is the first time | ever knew a
man to risk being made ridiculous
for the sake of charity. call it
perfectly splendid of Gerry, too.
don't believe any other man of my
acquaintance would have the courage
to do it," declared the girl whom Ger
ry loved.
Capt Wesley's face paled with min
gled emotions of chagrin and bitter
ness. and before he could frame an
answer, Kathleen said, would you
mind waiting lunch for a few min
utes? want to send message
around to Gerry's club-something I
promised to answer almost a week
ago
So she wrote her brief note on a
leaf of her tiny memoranda and sent
it out by the messenger, and Gerry
found it awaiting him ON his return
from the long tramp down town with
his sandwich sign. And at that same
hour Alice Cary received the follow
ing telephone message from Kath-
leen.
Yes. its me. Why on earth didn't
you tell me about the benefit before,
yol dear old fraud? Thought me too
Anticipated to be of any service, didn't
you? Well, Allie, | do think it
was fine of you to brave vulgar curl
osity Just for the sake of some poor
heather. 1t was an awful lot to
ask of Gerry, and he was perfectly
splendid to do it for you. * = Alice.
Gerry is coming tonight fer his an
eWer. II is too be yes. I'm amazing
ly happy. believe | was on the point
of accepting the other man today but
know now it was all a mistake about
my caring for him. What? Yes, ! |
knew you'd be glad on Gerry's ac.
count You know that There's the
bell. It's Gerry. Bood-by. I'm as
happy as-"New York Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-11
Te3E
6 a9Eeg Es1e's ssegsEgg.

= h2Gar u uoEaHi IL her il IS given
- }---r i':@ cir,i. wiz ffe rcSes Uf
iipNtH.'
laer342shter j. tAe II, shtest aruameut of
F'..i i-a : 'te ttttt -}tP j. kept in the hr,t
l@~se h2,'it H. ti't site ulty att5liil the high
est dtNeinpueHt aud t,,rftcl ION of woman hooI
th"t} IN ~ lHH that NCak and fraiI i,ir-lIfp If
continued, leads to AN iHcomIt4ete and ttlat-
Sidc CRY "bhdn-Iite. SO much Of WaptuH's
haii@fc~S and usefulness dciendS urGn yo-
mani! Ae4it!i-strUCtural and functional Ter.
ie'iloh ol the parts especially concerned in
maternity, that il Il mistake, sin that may
even curse gonerat ions Vet unborn to ,teclact
any departure from womanly jerfect ion. Small
ans should be riEhted before they become big
ones do not allow little ills to develop into
Iedi Diseases.
My daughter suffered with nervous spells,
bearing down pains and backache during her
monthly periods. G.. +. =. cured her. 1t is the
pest remedy ever saw for young girls."-Mrs.
Mary T. Benes. Beulah, Ala.
G. +. P.-Gerstle's Female Panacea cures
lrre:uilr, scanty. too profuse and painful
monthly periods uterine and ovarian irrita-
tons; ulcers, displacements and fal ling OF the
womb; whites and all unnatural DISCHARGES
1rigidlty. barrenness and all impediments to
maternity also all associate ailments of the
IfNaie organs OF women. At all stages of men
strual life, from budding womanhood until
aIter The changes that end special womanlv
functions, it is the best friend of and remedy
LOT Womanki nd Its use strengthens all
manly organs. regulates and renders natural
nil sexual tunct ions. Ii is sole at drug stores
Ior - ;oJ bottle. Buy it, try it, and you will
ma these statements are true for it is reia-
Die and viii not disappont.
All ladies who not perfectly right and we'll In
womany way should write 10 the Ladies' Health Club
care OF H. Gerstie Co.. Tenn, for free
medical advice And inst rnction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-11


sugar in the captains cup. Yes. =
! she said complacently. Il know them
both qut,e well. They are as good as
engage l.
Il hope they are" the captain re-
piled, trfie sourly, 'for if not.
Trents chances will be considerably
minimiZed by the time he sees Miss
Haughton again.
What do you mean?' the girl de-
manded in frank surprise.
The captain bit his lip and set down
the teacup untouched
'You may as we'll tell me- now that
you've aroused my curiosity" Miss
Cary argued
Not without your promise to keep
the matter absolutely quiet 1t
wouldn't sound well to have it get
about like ordinary gossip"
You may rely upon me not to
speak Of it to a soul. I promise faith
fully
S wager" =?
Yes: AM what about it,
Trent made mistaken assertion
at the club the other night, and I
took it up. He's remarkably obstin-
ate, | might say egotistically So and
he insisted very positively upon his
own authority. Finally put the mat
ter to a wager to which he at once
agreed staked my new automo-
bile against rather unusual prop
iston He lost Tomorrow at noon
he pays his bet
"Well?" said Miss Cary interroga
lively.
He is to walk down Broadway from
Forty-second street to Park place,
carrying a big sandwich sign
Capt Wesley, you are never go
ing to hold him to such an absurd
wager
'Certainly: the agreement was en-
tered upon in all good faith. If he
had won I should have given him my
automobile. | expect him to fulfill
his part of the contract to the letter.
And one thing more. He is not to
explain his extraordinary appearance
to any one for the term of twelve
MONTHS
Miss Cary put down her cup and
stared at her caller in stern displeas-
ure. Gerry is friend Of mine,' she
any one to make fool of him.
Just remember that you are un
der promise of secrecy, the captain
reminded her coolly.
ut was a trick, cowardly despic-
able trick. cried the girl hotly.
Being woman, you assume un-
usual liberty of speech
Il speak the truth. You are RI
yals-''
Il hardly take that view. We are
rather unevenly balanced, you know"
'Yes, if you rank position and
money above honor and manliness,
the girl retorted scathingly.
Capt. Wesley leaned back in his
chair and smiled cynically. "You are
angry" said he coolly. "and it is very
becoming to you
Yes. 7 am angry" she replied. with
q flush of resentful spirit. g was
never SO indignant in my life and /
am in just tie right frame of mind
to tell you. Cant. Wesley. that here
after | shall have the honor not to
receive your calls
A red wave famed across the cap
tain's suave face, and he rose instant
ly. "As you please he said. with a
chilling smile. q assure you. Miss
Cary that had no idea of the mag
nitude Of your friendship for Mr..
Trent"
Miss Cary's head went back superb |
~ and she looked him straight in the
eyes. Il do not love Gerald Trent,
she said; but after today I shall al
ways despise you"
She watched him veer his automo-
bile about and spin rapidly down the /
avenue in the direction of the Haugh-
ton house then she sat down to think |
out a plan whereby she could defeat |
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-11

All ladies' who are not perfectly right and well In
wonany way should write 10 the Ladies' Health Club
care of H. Gersie Co., Chatta auooga, Tenn for free
medical advice And instruction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-11

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q }i---.r -. e-ir,i. WIZ tie rcSts ii
tit.At'H 4"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
The House then adtourned.
THuRapAVs PROCEEDINGS.

Both branches of the General AS.
sembly got in shape for work to-day
BY effecting permanent organizations,
hearing the Governors message and
clearing preliminsries away.
In the Senate, Lieutenant Governor
Lee appointed a committee ON rules,
which met this afternoon and decided
to compel all Senate committees to re
port measures at the end OF ten days.
1t Is possiOle that committee proceed
ings win be published from day to day
in the Official papers.
Senator Bradley drew first blood by
introducing bakers dozen Of bills
They covered variety OF subjects
Senator VOORHEES, introduced muuic
ipal measures relating to st. Joseph
Senator Jewell will attempt to abolish
49, r. o." privileges in theaters
Nineteen Senate bills were introduced
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
ALL HUI.
Hoo falr-The waltress.

Hotel fair-The waitress
Toll Is work you don't want to do.
Il r. always ths puppy that puts on
dog.
When the ghost walks good spirits
gslgn.
Thers are saints who confuse halOs
with aloes.
White pop When You want to mar
~ the girl.
Goethe's famous plea may now be
changed to read, GIVE us more light
and heat
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15

Imperial statistics for 1900 show
that Germany had 34,56S,926 acres of
wood; in 1883 there were 34.35S,74S
acres, and in 1898 S4,473,296 acres.
The figures for 1900 thus show an in
crease. as compared with 1883, of 216..
17S acres.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
FRIDAY.

Both branches of the General As
sembly adjourned this morning to
meet Monday afternoon. Three days
have been taken up with their convent
ing and organization. About rs billsS
have been introduced, covering gen
eral and local conditions. Lieutenantl
Governor lee has been busy conferr
ing with the President pro tenn Of the
upper body concerning Senate conf
mittees. Speaker Whitecotton has
slept little for two or three nights.
and does not expect to do anything else
but consider the disposition OF Rep
resentatives TO the best advantage dur
ing the short adjournment No less
than Al House bills, ranging from gem
eral insurance measures, election laws,
the Initiative and referendum" and
a Worlds Fair bill, were offered. The
session also included the report Of the
Committee on Clerks and Accounts,
apportioning the number of clerks and
their work The maximum Is to be
100 OF these the chief clerk win have
AZ under his supervision, three Of whom
are to be stenographers for the use 81
the Democratic members,k The en-.
crossing clerks force is to be ~, and
the enrolling clerks IA. One assistant
sergeant-atarms, one postmaster and
one mail clerk are provided for The
superintendent Of these clerks is dis.
tributed one TO each Democratic mem.
Der OF the House Eighteen commit.
tee clerks are to be assigned by the
Committee on Clerks. afr the appoint.
ment Of committees. Ten pages are
provided for, one appointed by the
minority and nine by the majority,
s-s----'s -----~.---i
Patience hRa heart Of stone.
It takes but little nlth to foui ven.
A mob IL the most cruel OF VAN.
pirss.
m -" IL
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15

Bible Free From Disease Germs.
A Bible with celluloid covers has
been introduced in New York police
court and every time the Book is
kissed a policeman removes with q
wet sponge all possible disease germs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
The Missouri Legislators
House and Senate Each Meet in Short Session
and Adjourn After Adopting Resolutions
Concerning Death Of Mrs Dockery

When the Senate convened this
morning business was immediasely
taken up by proceeding to the election
of permanent officers, as follows
Thomas L. Rubey, Macon. president
pro TEN; Cornelius Roach, Carthage
secretary; Robert s. Mcclintie. Mon
roe County, assistant eecretary
Charles e. Dewey, Cole County, OH.
cial reporter; G. Il. Perry, Independ-
ence, chaplain; ]. p. CrumbRnsh,
Boone, dcorkeeper; John M. stevens,
Dent County, sergeant-at-arms Chas
H. Colley, Pulaski County. folder
clover Dowell of Lewis, John Collins
OF st. Louis, Raymond Buchanan Of
Moniteau. Champ Farrell Of Pike and
Bland Mitchell of Greene, pages
Lieutenant Governor Lee adminis-
tered the oath to the newly elected
officers, who took their positions.
Adjournment was taken until 10
a. m. tomorrow.
The formality of party vote upon the
candidates for House officers. nomI-
mated in the caucus, was the first bus
mess of this session. The gavel sound.
ed at 1925 o'clock. Many OF the
members anticipating the routine pro
ceedings and party voting on the varl-
Gus candidates remained away For
Speaker the vote stood: ]. H. White.
cotton tDem), rs; Samuel f. oFallon
(Rep) of Holt County, Sc.
The other Democratic caucus nomi.
nees we're elected by the same party
vote, as follows:
chief clerk, Joe TALL; sergeant-ai-
arms, Edward ]. Maroney; chaplain,
Rev. J. A. Russell; Official reporter, ].
d. Dale: folder. Miss Crandall; door
keeper, James e. Clark; enrolling
clerk, r. v. Cooper; engrossing clerk,
L. H. Musgrave; assistant chief clerll
Sid J. Wheeler; reading clerk, Jefq
Pollard; assistant reading clerk, Will
lam Smitl of St. Louis.
The House then took a recess until
2 o'clock in the afternoon, then to re
ceive the message of Governor Doclt
cry.
The Senate entered with the HOUSE
into joint session in the House cham
Der for the purpose Of canyassing the.
election returns on Railroad andl
Warehouse Commissioners and Super
intendent of Schools. A committee,
Adjournment was taken until 10 a.
m. tomorrow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15

sanatorIums for Cons4taptIves.
Switzerland has ssven sanatoriums
Tor consumptives, France has twenty
eight, Of which only two are for pay
Ing patients.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15

Except school taxes there Il no
state tax levied IN New Jersey other
than that derived from corporations
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
nrana VIM nn Nannvlua.

In the year ~ the crater Of Vesuvius
was to q great extent covered with
vines. and Spartacus and his gladiG-
tors used It as camping place.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
Fe,v shIpa Under construetlon.

The TONNAGE OF merchant ships IN
course Of construction in Great Bri.
tain Is less than At any time since
1897.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15

freed from the restraint OK bonded obli
cations, 1t should be our constant aim,
by the continuance of liberal and pro
gressive policies. to promote every
interest Of this great Commonwealth,
and keep it fully in harmony with the
advancement of the marvellous century
in which we live. While it is true
that much has already been accom-
plished in the development of our re
sources, yet much remains to be done.
We have not yet fully measured the
extent Of our corresponding re-
sources. and the zenith Of wealth and
power backons us to still greater con-
quests. We must continue to go for
ward.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15
Stone NomIhated In caucus.

William Joel Stone was nominated
without opposition in the Democratic
joint caucus for United States Senator
to succeed Senator George Graham
Vest. William H. Wallace, Stones
only avowed opponent, withdrew his
name as soon as Stone had been
placed in nomination by G. NJ. Selph
OF st. Louis, and made a speech In
support of Stone. Stone delivered a
characteristic speech accepting the
honor, denouncing the press which has
opposed him as his detractors and as
sailants, and when in the midst of an
impassioned speech on national ques
tions broke down, his voice failing
him. His face was drawn and he had
a haggard appearance, the result OF
his long battle, his sleepless nights
since coming to the capital and a Sc
we're cold which affected his throat
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-15

Patience hRa heart Of stone.
1t takes but little nlth to foul q ven.
A mob is the most cruel OF VAN.
pirss.
Fate owns . large assortment 81
gloves.
Plated goods won't stand too much
polish
There's more JOY in paydirt than -
refined gold.
When the heart is yong who cares
for wrinkles2
Love 10 youths elixir but 4 daoan't
cure Rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03
is A BUSINESS PROPOSITION.
The Principal Asset of the Successful
Business Man.

The head of the largest meat packing
industry in the world, for many years,
prior to his death, never travelled with
out his physician; everywhere he was
accompanied by his medical adviser;
he hired him for his exclusive attend
ance by the year and considered the
large salary paid for such service as Il
part of his business investment He
did not do this because he was hy-
pochondriac, in constant fear of illness
and death: on the contrary he was an
exceptionally robust man, but he real
lied that the principal asset in his
enormous business was his own person.
al health. and to keep physically and
mentally well and strong was a bust
ness proposition, pure and simple.
1t is so with every business man and
woman. A slight cold in the head or
throat may pass off in a few days, or it
may develop into Pneumonia, Chronic
Catarrh. or an irritating throat
trouble; in any event it's departure
should be FASTENED by some simple
anti-septic preparation like Stuart's
Catarrh Tablets, which are dissolved in
the mouth and thus reach and destroy
the germs Oh CaIdTTH. pneumonia, con-
sumption, before they have a chance to
propagate and thrive in the infamed
mucous membranes of the nose and
throat.
To burden the stomach with drugs
and stimulants is a foolish and often
dangerous way to combat a cold, be-
cause stimulants are always followed
by corresponding depression and where
there is any tendency to Pneumonia in
creases the danger by increasing the
hearts action
A popular school teacher in Pittsburg
writes:-'1 am a walking ADVERTISE
mont for Stuart's Catarrh Tablets: the
change from a crowded steam heated
school room to raw. chill out doors
Kept me nursing colds in the head and
throat from fall to spring. Throat ir-
ritation made it diffculttfor me to read
or speak and conduct my classes. My
druggist with whom / spent a large
part OF my salary for cough lozenges
and potash tablets one day advised me
to try Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and I
shall never cease to thank him. l still
catch cod occasionally but 1 stop it in
day or two with the tablets, and 1
have done missionary work with my
pupils to such an extent that coughs
and colds are almost unknown amongst
the youngsters in my room.
Dec. 30 JAM, 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03
DEAFNESS
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

The American Health Improvement AS
Sociaticn takes pleasure in presenting to
the Public the initial volume of series
of singular interest. The work of the AS
ISOLATION is devoted to the betterment of
humanity's present conditions. 1T pur-
poses to keep abreast of the march OF
progress in every way, bringing forth the
latest discoveries in Science and the new
est methods of conquering disease. From
time to time, it will publish carefully pre-
pared works on these subjects, to be
offered entirely free of charge to whoever
may stand in need of them.
The first book of the series is scholar
~ treatise on DEAFNESS properly illus
trated graphically written in so simple
a manner that it can be comprehended by
every intellect Whether your hearing is
failing you only in a slight degree, or
whether you have been completely shut
off from the world by this most insidous
foe of mankind it makes no difference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03
Many Men,

Talk about their home affairs as
though they were subjects for
public discussion.
See the bright side of life on an ex-
ceedingly limited income
Pay their debts as grudgingly as
though they were being feeced.
Find satisfaction in telling how well
they would live if possessed of
wealth.
Show the most agreeable side of their
disposition when at home.
Fail to find contentment even under the
most favorable circumstances.
Make use of every man with whom
they come in contact.
Easily make friends and just as easily
lose them.
Talk of themselves as though no one
else should be discussed
Are selfish in small affairs and gener-
Gus where commentator is sure to
follow.-Philadelph Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03
Personal Notes.

| Bishop Paret, who has been bishop
of Maryland for eighteen years, will
| celebrate his conservation on January
I8.
Archbishop Farley has appointed
Rev. Chrysostom Schreiner, of the Or
der of st. Benedict, to be vicar forane
of the Bahama Islands.
The house in which Secretary OF
State John Hay was born is still stand
| ing in Salem, Indiana, and is one of the
| objects of interest pointed out to visit
ors.
DR.. A. F. Beard, the senior secretary
of the American Missionary Associ-
alton of New York, has just returned
| from a somewhat protracted vacation
| in Europe.
Bishop Ieaac w. Joyce of the Meth
odist Church, Minneapolis, has just
started for his missionary field along
| the west coast of South America, with
headquarters at Buenos Ayres.
| The trustees of Colorado College have
| decided to name the science building
now being erected at the institution
Palmer Hall, in honor of General
William ]. Palmer, who is a trustee
| and who has given literally to the col
lege.
| The editor of the Harvard Gradu-
ates' Magazine" William Roscoe Thay-
er, has been decorated by the King of
Italy. This honor was conferred upon
him in recognition of his historical
work, "The Dawn of Italian Indepen-
dence."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03
This is Expansion Year.

The year 1903 may appropriately be
termed Expansion year. 1t is the cen
tennial anniversary of the Louisiana
purchase, the first step this country
took in its policy of expansion. 1t was
the Inauguration and vigorous support
of this policy which made the United
States a great nation, rather than a
weak confederacy along the Atlantic
seaboard. the spoil of European powers
occupying the rest of the continent
The Revolution left fringe of colonies
along the Atlantic coast with an in
definite boundary toward the west.
The Louisiana purchase in 1903 added
the Mississippi valley and a possible
outlet to the Pacific ocean. The Florida
cession in 1919 and the annexation of
Texas in 1S45 and the cession from
Mexico in 1S4S. with the Gadsden pur-
chase from the same country in 1852,
completed the compact part of the
United States as it stands today.
1t is a good year to recall these
events and for our people to thank
their lucky stars that the expansion
idea was early and continuous in it's
activity. It was expansion that saved
free government on this continent and
made the United States strong enough
to ward off all enemies and become one
Of the first great powers of the world.
1t is we'll for the Americans of this
generation to realize that their coun-
try has not always existed as it is to-
day; and it is we'll for the little "antis''
to be reminded that every expansion
movement in the past from the
Louisiana purchase down to the ac-
QUESTION of Alaska was opposed just
as they opposed the acquisitions of
territory which became necessary and
desirable as the result of the I'M
sought war of 1898. This latest expan-
sion has shown that our republic is not
only strong enough to govern itself,
but is also able to take the lead in set
Ting world problems and powerful
enough to maintain it's beneficent rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03

The coal miners, upon whom the pub
lie has shOwered oceans of sympathy,
reciprocate by showing an eXasperating
Indifference as to whether the public
gets any coal to burn. They ceased
work two days at Christmas and in
sisted on taking New Years day or IN
spite OF the attempts of the operators
to keep the mines running. A day
work means many thousand tons OF
coal and holidays in the mines under
present circumstances are little short OF
criminal.