davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27
HABIT OF PROFANITY
SY CONSTANT USE 1T BECOMES
SECOND NATURE.
Chicago Clergyman Tells Story
Which Well illustrates This Fact
Remarkable Prayer Offered by Re-
cent Convert.

Profanity" said Chicago clergy
man, becomes such habit that some
men use profane language in absolute
ing so. I have known several men
Of this kind, and their virtues were
such that l could not honestly blame
them rs l should when they were
guilty. The habit l condemned, and
did what I could to correct it, but the
SHINING itself seemed to be so much
part Of them that l treated 1t with
right, and yet l could not wholly con-
demn them for it.
Il remember particularly the case Of
cid Ben Stiles. Ben had been sailor
fer many years, and when first knew
aim he was the most profane man
Fad ever heard talk. In every other
respect he was one of the finest char
acters l ever knew in his walk of life.
He lived near me, and frequently did
edd jobs about the parsonage. In this
way | came to know him quite we'll,
and in the course of two or three years
| had almost broken him Of his pro-
family. But not entirely, and whenever
ne was deeply moved he was sure to
swear in one way or another.
AT first Ben would not come to
church, but by and by he was present
every Sunday, and when we had a
great revival on one occasion he con-
fessed his sins and asked the prayers
OF the church. re only needed the
revival influence to come out squarely
on the right side. We were all pro-
foundly rejoiced when he arose in the
meeting and asked for our prayers.
took him by the hand and told him
he must pray himself, while we were
praying for him.
1--WE krelt together, and for some
time Ben could not speak. Finally he
found utterance, and 1 am sure shall
never forget that prayer, and l know
that the tears of the Recording Angel
blotted out the one word in it that
should not have been there, yet was
no sign that he was not truly re-
pentant
80 Lord he prayed. help me, a
poor sinner. I'm sorry, O Lord, for
the sins l have committed, and help
me to be better. if amt too id bad.
Amen
ut was unlike any other prayer I
had ever heard, but it was from the
neart, and Ben never knew that he
bad used the wrong word. He died
a Christian, ten years after his con.
version, and after that last unexpected
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27
He pIsLiKED GEORGE ELIOT.
Autocratic Ways Of Famous Authoress
Made an Enemy.

Autocratic Ways Of Famous Authoress
Made an Enemy.
When George Eliot was still Miss
Evans, and before she had begun to
write novels. she used to frequent an
old book shop on the Strand, where
she left very unfavorable impression
IN one young man who was at that
time an assistant in John Chapman's
shop. HIS descript: IN Of her Is that
Of remarkably ugly young woman
Of universal knowledge, whose delight
= was to vse the Socratic method In
conversation, but without the Socratic
benevolence Of intention. The result
was that the young men at the dining
table (the shop had boarding house
for its employees and guests) who
heedlessly hazarded an opinion, were
very soon made to feel not only that
they knew nothing of the subject un.
der discussion, but that they knew
very little indeed Of anything. Now.
young man does not relish being
badgered and made a fool of by
pretty woman, but it is intolera5le to
be sat upon by an ugly one-at least
such was the feeling of our informant.
ana one consequence of this treat.
Eent was that in after years, wheu
Miss Evans had become George Eliot
sne msn could never persuade him.
selI to read Adam Bede," or to ad
init that the author as other than a
very intoieraEt per:on and an intol-
fFable intellectual prig.-Harpers
Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27
c 1.ME INCREASES IN GERMANY.
Statistics Recently Published Are
Somewhat Disquieting.

somewhat DlSQulettn9.
The newly published criminal statis'
tics of the German empire are not
pleasant reading. All along the line
they show an increase in crime over
the previous year, which cannot alto
sether be accounted for by the natural
increase of population. The total num-
ber of convictions reached 497 800, or
27,50O more than last year In the
categories of ordinary theft and rob-
berry with violence the increase is very
marked, probably owing to the want
caused by general trade depression. A
remarkable increase is also observable
in offenses against officials and against
public orders Probably the largest in
crease of all is found in crimes where
bodily injury is inflicted. This last
category has risen from $4,000 to 9S,.
600. The number of offenses against
morality steadily rises in accordance
with the experience of former years.
This was notably the case with rape
and crimes committed against chill
dren These have risen from 4,760 to
5,152 and from 1874 to 4,115 respec-
lively. Juvenile offenders are on the
increase, proving that the demoraliza.
ton OF youth continues.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27
Famous Financier's Prote


John w. Reilly, 400 Eas, i'ayette
street, recently found among some old
papers belonging to his faith er the pro-
test on a note CT R.be:t Morris, the
famous American f.I s,acier of the Rev.
rs follows:
Mine months after date promise
TO pay unto John Nicholson, Esq, or
order, two thousand dollars, value re
eeiyed, Oct. 2, 1894.
"(Signed) Robert Morris.
"Undorsed) John Nicholson.
"For John Vaughan.
"Ac. Van Buren,"
A regular notice Of protest, signed
By Peter Lohra, notary public in
Philadelphia, is appended. 1t is dated
July 4, 1895, and states that "at the re-
guest of the Bank of the United
States, went to the counting house of
Robert Morris, drawer OF the note,
and there exhibited the same to his
elerk and demanded payment. He : ~
swered that the said note could not be
paid at present.
1t seems a singular irony of fate
that a note of the man who largely de-
yised the financial system of the new
republic, who freely pledged his per-
sonal credit for the conduct of its war
for freedom, and at one time was obi
gated for over $1,400,000 to keep a
campaign moving, should go to pro-
test on the anniversary of the nations
hirth.-Baltmcre Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27
He Coz Il.


The judge, the sheriff. the coronnr
and the chief of police of Red Gulch
were enjoying little game Of poker
The pot was large and there was con-
siderable excitement. The judge
called the sheriff, who casually re.
marked:
81 hold four aces. What do you
hold?"
81 hold bowie knife,' promptly re.
turned the judge, as he perceived a
fifth ace in his own hand.
"And 1 hold gun!" exclaimed the
chief of police, as he realized that he
was not entirely destitute of aces him.
self.
The coroner quickly dived under the
table and waited. Presently, when the
smoke of battle had been cleared
away, he crawled out.
Il hold an inquest" he commented.
"end guess that takes the pot"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

Now good digestion waits on ap-
petite and health on both" II it
doesn't, try "~dock Blood Bitters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

The man who throws bouquets at
himself imagines the public sees
where they go. but not where they
come from.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

II had q ru. ng, itching sore on
my lef. Suffered tortures. Doan's
Ointment tooP away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" c. w. Lenhart,
Bowling Green, o.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

1t doesn't take much flattery to
make small men feel big.
Soon the baseball germ will get it's
work in on the rooter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

The bore who is forever asking ono
disagreeable questions about ones
self has all the other bores beaten sew
enteen blocks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

Cure the cough and save the life"
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very
verge CT consumption.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

A young man sometimes gets
plump refusal from a slender girl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

r;phtheria, sore throat, Group. In
st ~ relief; permanent cure. At any
drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27

Blood will tell; but the more brains
a man has the less he tells.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-27
Guaranty Bond and Investment Com))a1;
Incorl rated July 10Th, 1892
Commenced Business Aag, 1897.
CAPITAL STOCK, $50 900
Subscribed and paid up $4,000
Reserve Fund. Gan IGoI) $I3442.5o
$38,442.5o
General Offices III Pine St., Pine Bluff Ark

DOES non
al
ehsersuiy given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Personal Bonds in This Case.

Lawrence Thomas, young colored man,
stopped near a patrol box in Georgetown
Saturday afternoon while Policemen Burlin-
game and Walsh We're waiting with Il pris-
oner for the wagon
Thomas was requested several times by
the ofhcers to continue on his way but he
paid no attention to them. When the wagon
arrived Thomas was sent to the station
house with the other prisoner, where a
charge of disorderly conduct was lodged
against him
After spending. Saturday night. Sunday
and last night I'm the cell at the police
station. Thomas was sent to the Police
Court this morning. where he was given an
audience by Judge kimball.
How much better IL would have been for
you II you had minded the officers when
they told you to move on, " Judge kimbail
said to Thomas.
'Wishd had" he answered
You wouldn't have been locked up all
this time his honor remarked
III do all right after this and they won't
have any cause to trouble me-" the defend
ant declared
Il think you've been punished enough"
the court told Thomas and will accept
your personal bonds this time If you prom
ise to behave yourself.
TN do that good enough"
Personal bonds" his honor said to Clerk
Harper, and Thomas was released from
custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
DIED.

am; ELIzARETH, GERTRUDE the only
rdm OF her D. rna C o
southeast Tuesday, July IA, at O'Clock pm.
GRAY. Departed this life Sunday July IL, 1903
, at $50 a m, Mrs FRANCES v. GRAY.
sssdenes of s william at 10 Father fra@ fhs
street northeast. Interment private.
HALL. On July 10. 1903. at 1890 am. HARRY
DOUGLASS only child Of Mary W. and Henry
Funeral private.
HAROLD. Suddenly, July Q, 1903, at Syracuse.
Funeral July IL from Trinity Church, Syracuse,
n. Y. Temporarily placed in vault.
HESSE. On Saturday, July II, 1903, at Erie. Pa,
LOUISE HESSE. youngest daughter OF Henry
A. and Louise Gordon Hesse, aged one year aud
four months.
HOFFMAN, On Monday, July IL, 1903 at am,
1925 E street southeast. ANNIE HOFFMAN,
aged twenty five years.
It's hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart:
IT'S hard so hard, to speak the words.
We must forever part.
Day by day her fail,
And gradually sink away,
But often in our hearts we prayed
BY HER LOVING SISTER AND BRoTHER-IN-
LAW, MIR. AND MRS. NARJES
Funeral Wednesday, July Is at pm; lntermenb
at Congressional cemetery. Friends and reIa-
tives invited to attend =
HUMPHREY. Suddenly. Sunday morning, July
IL. 1903. at his summer residence, 1atton,
Round Hill, Va, JOHN HUMPHREY Of 843 n
street northwest.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
PETERS At o'clock pm. Sunday, July IL. 1903,
YANCEY d. PETERS, Jr., infant son OF Mr..
and Mrs Y. u. Peters, aged three days and ten
hours.
Funeral from parents residence. AIS LIST street
southwest, Monday, July ID, at 4:3o pm.
SMITH On July r. 1903. RICHARD B. SMITH,
who was struck by lightning at the bathing
beach, aged thirty three years.
Funeral will take place from the undertaking es-
Establishment of Joseph A. Repeth, 3l7 Pennsyi-
vania avenue southeast. Notice OF funeral later.
SMITH On Saturday, July IL, 1903 at 1:lO Pm,
Mrs JULIA FLOWER SMITH.
Funeral at Salem, y. Y, on Tuesday.
STARRING At Albany, N. Y. July II, 1903.
OLIVIA c. STARRING, daughter of the late
William c. Conine OF Baltimore, Nd.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
TOISON On Monday, July 10. 1903, at II M,
SARAH beloved wife of the late John +. Toll
son in the seventy ninth year of her age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter
vANDERMARK. On Monday morning, July 10.
1903 at o'clock, at Falls Church, Va,
HELENA, beloved daughter Of George and
Jennie vandermark (nee SMITH.
Notice Of funeral hereafter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Officers Raid a Crap Game.

The home OF James Mcpherson colored.
In Hflsdale. was visited by Policemen
King. Steward. Mccormick and Reagan
yesterday afternoon, the officers calling
without having first sent a notice of their
visit. They found McPreson entertaining
at crap party. in which there were four
players, including Mcpherson
The latter was taken into custody and es-
corted to the substation, where a charge of
running a gaming table was preferred
against him. The guests were summoned
as witnesses, but there was no need for
their services, Mcpherson admitting his
guilt when he was arraigned IN the Police
Court this morning. Judge Scott assessed
him S25 and named three months in iail as
the alternative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

years: William F. Quinn. n years; Nancy
Carter. d years; Laura v. Taylor q years;
John Hargrove. 10 years: Alvin Mann. 8
years; Leo Mcdonald. years: Mystrice
Jones, years; William Mckinley l year;
Annie M. Green. IL months: Clarence Nc
lowell months: Daniel ]. Wilson @
months: Henrietta Hillery months: Cath
crime b. Hunter. 5 months: Arthur Bing-
ham, 4 months; Marguerite Tyler 3 months;
Mary n. Downs. months: Johanna Con-
ner. months: Christopher Markward. 1
day; infant OF VIM H. and Louise Allen L
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-George J. Gebhardt and Amy +.
Burdette: Michael Gallagher and Honora A.
Calvin: Charles ID. Radcliffe and Clara l..
Thompson.
Oplored-lsaac Palmer and Elizabeth
Luckett; John I. Morris and Nellie Bland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

window at her fathers home on Good
Hope Hill at the time. A physician was
summoned from Anacostia. The child re-
covered in a short time.
Part Of a chimney OF the Corcoran build
ing. at Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street, was blown down during this storm.
mail box on the corner was demolished
and pedestrian had a narrow escape.
The chimney at the house of DR.. E. f. Cis-
sci. 2117 Pennsylvania avenue. was struck
by lightning. About $50 damage was
caused An alarm Of fire was sounded
by the crossing of wires near the NJ street
bridge. and was due to the storm.
Damage In Country Districts.
Reports from the surrounding country
indicate that considerable damage was
done to the crops. and overhead wires In
some sections were put out of service. A
number of telephone wires connecting the
small towns were not working this morn
ing, but reports from the big telegraph
companies indicate that the damage done
their wires was comparatively slight. In
some sections OF the county trees were
blown down and the roads We're badly
washed. The mounted police going over
the roads this morning made reports OF
places where immediate repairs were nee
essary. Excursionists who went from the
city on railroad trains were caught in the
storm. but those who took the trips some
distance down the river were more for
tunate. At Colonial Beach only slight
shower was experienced.
Four Horses Killed.
Four horses were killed by lightning dur
ing the thunder storm Saturday afternoon
The animals belonged to John Orrison who
lives on the Lambert farm, on Brightwood
avenue near the District line. The horses
sought shelter under big tree when the
storm approached about 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. When the lightning struck the
tree the animals were badly shocked
that they died. Mr.. Orrison estimates his
loss at $50. The police We're notified. and
they had the bodies of the horses removed
Mr.. Wilton j. Lambert owns the farm.
Sailing Canoe Swamped.
During the second thunder sQuall yes
terday afternoon word was brought to
Commodore Sutton, the harbormaster. that
boat had overturned in the river above
Alexandria, and that several persons were
in danger of drowning. Captain Dean, with
the police boat Vigilant. was sent with all
speed to the scene of the accident, and off
Shepherds Landing found that sailing
overturned but had been righted and bailed
out by the master of the bugeye Kathleen
before the arrival of the Vigilant. The
canoe and its occupant were brought to
this city by the Vigilant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Gave Up the Rings.

A colored man who arrived here last
night. on a Southern railway train from
Richmond was turned over to Detective
Harrison and escorted to police headquar-
tiers. He picked up two rings that had been
left In the toilet room by a woman, but
gave them UP when asked for them. He
said he had paid a porter 81 to pass him
through from Richmond to New York. The
porter denied the statement. AS there was
no charge against the colored man he was
discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health office during the forty-eight hours
ending at noon today: Mary Ryan. Is
years: ONEIDA Hull. SO years; August Hen
KEEL, SO years; Neill Atkins, 66 years; Julia
M. Smith, 60 years: George Norgle. "a
years; Julia Brooks 40 years: Lucy Green,
46 years: Samuel Freeman. 80 years: John
r. Shtnn, SO years: Lucinda Barnes. IS
years: Edward Johnson, 80 years: Oscar r.
Saunders. 80 years: Michael c. Donovan. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

Clarence Baum, colored. thirty years old.
was overcome by the heat yesterday morn
ing while at work. Baum lives at 9l4
Blagdens alley. He was removed to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Little Wares.

A large force of salespeople is kept
constantly busy at the Notion De-
partment We provide these little
things at least prices-and in most
satisfying variety. Tomorrow prices
are less than ever.
Large French Sewing Thread. IL spools for
*. Kings 2tO-yard Spool Cotton. II spools,
2lc. :. Clark's o. n. r. Spool Cotton. spoo,s.
25c. Geneva SILK hnish Thread, 5OO-yard
spvols &c. French Horn Bones, all sizes,
dozen Sc. Genuine =. +. r. Whalebones, SC
80. .Taffeta silk Seam binding, piece. ic...
Non-twist Tape bundle, &c. .Twilled Tape,
"a yard pieces. sc. .Whaiebone Casing silk
stitched, piece. &c. American Pins. dozen
papers. 90. Samson account Pins paper,
&c. Double Serge SILK Betting, length, &c.
-. Skeleton Waist and Hose Supporters,
21c. E. Fancy Glass Head Pins box. lc....
Hair Rolls. all coiors, &c. .BarbOurs or
Marshal's Linen Thread, 7c.. Wood Cabinet
Hair Pins, lc. Kirby. Beard 4 Co.'S Hair
pins. &c. Belmont Hairpins, cabinet, 4c. -.
Smiths Best -eedles. paper. 2c. .Go.d-eye
Needles rs in paper 1c. Machine Needles,
2 for Sc. German Silver Thimbles, SC.
Silverine Safety Pins, assorted, 1c.. LADIES'
Fancy Side Supporters, pair. Sc. Velvet
Grip Hose Supporters 1Oc. Fancy Frilled
Garter Web. strip. &c. .Hook-on Garters. all
coiors, pair 1Sc. Book Pins. assroted, pa
per. DC. .1bc. Highly Absorbent Dress
Shields. pair. 7c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

Lord and Lady CurZon are summering at
Simla. Their first reception at the vice re-
gal lodge was given last month when Lady
Curzon was beautifully gowned in pale
blue brocade and Medici lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
KILLED BY LIGHT Ming
Death and Destruction Caused
by Electric Storm
AT THE BATHING BEACH
RICHARD B. SMITH RECEIVES A
FATAL SHOCK.
Twelve Others Injured - Fluid Passes
From Flag Pole to Interior
Of Boat House.
AT THE BATHING BEACH

Death and destruction followed in the
wake of yesterdays storm, shortly after
noon. At times 1t appeared that even the
houses were shaken, and the thousands of
persons who were on the streets, returning
from the morning services in the churches
were forced to seek shelter in any con-
venfent place. Some went under awnings
and were drenched, while many of those
who sought shelter in street cars were no
better OF. Lightning struck a number OF
places and did considerable damage
The most serious damage done was at the
bathing beach. where one life was sacri-
need and dozen persons were injured The
man who was killed was Richard B. Smith
a one-legged man. who was employed as a
mach1nist in the navy yard. His home was
at 615 South Carolina avenue. The list OF
injured includes Policeman Banagan, who
does duty at the bathing beach, Jacob
Hekimian an Armenian, twenty-on years
OLD; Frank Lombardy, seventeen years old
son or Policeman Lomhardy, 400 LIST street
northwest, Duncan Thompson, thirteen
years old. 22S11 1917 street southwest; Will
IAN Lanes, thirty-seven years old, employed
as a District foreman, III I'd street north
West Charles Slaughter colored twenty
years old, 40 Defrees street northwest;
press feeder 474 Massachusetts avenue
northwest: George Washington, colored
thirteen years DID, 444 Prather's alley north
west: f. r. Sheckles. twenty years old,
bookkeeper. 1900 10th street northwest:
DANIEL cunningham, colored. twenty-four
years Old, IA Decatur street northea st:
Robert Carroll, colored, TWENTY-FIVE wears
old, II Decatur street northeast and oliver
Patterson, colored, living at 10 Decatur
street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13

General and Mrs. Gillespie are at Nara
gansett Pier for the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-13
Crowd Of Bathers.

Because of the intense heat Yesterday
morning big crowd of men and bows
MADE an early start for the bathing beach
ana scores of them were in the water
Many of them started toward the shore
at the first sign of the approach of the
storm, while others remained until the
last minute. More than score of bathers
reached the boat house and sought shell
ter in the building rather than risk going to
the dressing rooms. Those Jared worst who
took refuge In the boat house. where Moses
NJ Hekimian, an Armenian, conducts a
re1reshment stand Smith, who was an ex-
pert swimmer despite the loss of his leg,
was assisted from the shallow water to the
boat house on the back of a friend. His
attention was attracted to one of the bows
VINO was Fastening to get out of the path
or the lightning and his remark was that
mere was no use trying to dodge lightning.
He told the boy 1t would do no good to
rum as one place was no safer than an
other. About this time there were several
boats being rOwed in the direction of the
shore and two boats in which there were
no occupants, We're overturned
Those who had reached the boat house
We're standing near the open door watching
what was going outside. While they
We're thus employed the crash came. The
tail hagpOle on the boat house was struck
by lightning, and several of those who
had sought shelter in the building sud-
denly fell to the floor Smith was instant
iy killed and for short time it was be-
lieVed that others were dead 1t was sew
eral minutes before those who were but
slightly stunned recovered their senses and
were able to move. Charles Slaughter WAS
unconscious, and William Lines was also
in an apparently serious condition Slaugh-
ter's clothing had caught fire, but the
flames were extinguished before he was
burned Duncan Thompson, who soon re-
covered from the fright and the effects of
the shock, ran and told Police Banagan of