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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06
Ora phic's Daily Story

that he lrft au ms prop"ftg, raj az.
personal 10 Mrs Martha Higgins. wild
ow, in consideration of her kind care
and treatment of Him for many years.
/ asked the lawyer If there WAS no
way Of breaking the will, and he said
there WAS Hoa. unless e04a biaEe
that Mrs iftalins Asd used undue r.
fucnec=oVer tie te4tater or that l." Y :
of unsgua mind I knew that fl5
own eb4fia1cy Was inherited from -
father and not nean Ms. Higgins Y
likely TO haze fafIauerd him. ~ Z
his beins OF a1a-ound mind all his q
fa5fs Lad ben attended 10 in u nat
her Indicating The hedthirst mem;
condition ill few days before h.
death THa VII was dated foar months
before lie =aas taken with his last il
neSS
IN didnsGfakc me long to di5eoee
that there was 40 possibility of IN
recovering - property through or
daaey ia43i process. | was forced t.
g. fire natter up and 90 hunting far
a position whereby to live. | found
small j0G sufficient to keep me alvr.
bat my mind remained upon my for
tune and Mrs. higgins. Finally De
sire came to me 10 see with my oWn
eyns The viii by which my father had
di.iaherited ne Being ignorant Of
such matters. | went to Mr.. Jones,
who took me 10 the courthouse, where
the document was filed, and it was
produced ty an officer Of the court It
was written on half sheet Of note
paper witnessed by two persons of
" HON | had no know ledge | was per
,ntted to take it i'll nay hands and,
yielding to Il habit acquired in the pa.
per business rubbed it with my thumb
ID foretinger, then held it up to the
light
MIR. Jones. ! said, that paper was
manufactured by the Bag stock faper
company. with which I was connected.
and sold by me when 1t first came
from the mills last September. re-
member the fact because it was about
the sale Of some of this paper that l
got into trouble and lost my position
How could that have been? he re-
piled This is February. 1897. Last
September was in 1896 The will is
dated May, 1895.
1t doesn't make any difference to
me when the will was dated. That pa
per was not manufactured and sold till
last September.
. Then the will is a forgery, and
you are heir at law 10 the property
This is vlr' ually the end Of my
story, for | had little trouble in get
ting confession from Mrs. Higgins
aad the witnesses Who We're in league
with her on condition that would not
ff 5ecllt" any Of them. and tie proper
~ beeam" mine.
No there Is chance and there is
what may appear to be chance. There
is no chance in adEortiSin@ It is Il
Legitimate business act My adyertis-
ing for Il secretary led to certain re
suits. But everything leads to some
thing. The only question is as to the
Importance of the results"
EDWARD j. KNIGHT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06

In response to letters from all over
them in Europe. He is also a liberal
the country, Dr. Arnold Rose,t of A.
lanta, who has discovered a process by
which human he5h can be turned to
stone, has at last describe his methG,l
in detail and has conse eted to have his
specimens photographed and pub
lished.
One OF these sn2 eiH.ons is an ii.
fant, the other the arm of a child
Both are in exce,. mt preservation
every feature being natpal ana dis.
tinct, even to the ha: on the head
and arm.
So far from showing ary dotcriora-
ton, these specimens are firmer and
whittier new than when first taken ffcm
the chemical solution several months
ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06
S1UO Reward. 31UO.

The readers Of this paper Will be
pleased to learn that there IS at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
auires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
Iy. acting directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying tie foundation of the
disease and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work,
The pr0pretors have SO much faith in
It's curative powers that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that
t fails To cure. Send for list of tes-
timonials Address.
j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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A Work-wearv Suicide.

John Mccartney, a 16-year-oll,
work-weary lad. employed by dairy
man, living in Baltimore, shot and
killed himself In his employers home
Monday. This note was found on a
bureau: Il am to die like dog
would, but am better off dead. I
10 nothing but work"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06
Three of a Kind.

Sfalate--Why. my watch hae
stopped.
Miss Wil!lng-And 50 mas the clock,
Stalate-Then ! suppose may ~
we'll stop awhn> lor ger
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06

Cures Group. sore throat pulmon-
airy troubles.-Monarch over pain OF
overy sort. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06

wishing to have resort to such sll-
prcme remedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-11-06
To Honor Mrs. Cady Stanton.

The birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Gady
Stanton, who, with Miss Susan B.
Anthony, surviving partner in her Ia
bors. won as much of the advance in
the legal rights of woman as any in
dividual, is to be celebrated generally
by woman suffrage associations and
womaE's clubs on Nov. 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
WILL MACAOAMIZE
WISCONSIN AVENUE
Appropriation to Be Used for That Pur-
pose Instead of Grading.

The 50. 600 appropriated by the last
Congress for the improvement Of Wis
consin Avenue will in all probability
be used to macadamize the avenue. In
stead OF cutting down a hill just south
OF Joliet Street. which was the original
use intended for the appropriation.
The District Commissioners asked for
an appropriation OF $4,000 TO cut
through the hill and resurface Wiscon-
sin Avenue. Congress. however. appro-
prlated only $1,000. which. according 10
Commissioner Biddle. is insufficient to
complete the work. Commissioner Bid
die was undecided as 10 which course 20
pursue, and submitted the matter 10 the
Citizens Northwest Suburban Associa-
ton for its consideration For the rea,
sons indicated by the Engineer Commits
sioner, the citizens also recommended
that the avenue be macadamlzed instead
Of extended Congress will be asked for
another appropriation next year to cut
through the hiII near Joliet Street.
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BANK CLERKS FROLIC
At RIVER VIEW PARK
About -Four Thousand Persons Attended
in Their Half Holiday.

The Washington Chapter. American
Institute of Bank Clerks, made their
first annual excursion to River View
yesterday afternoon The pilgrimage
started at o'clock, when the first party
left Washington for River View. An
other and probably larger party went
on second boat at s:45 .. m. II is
thought that about 1000 attended.
The afternoon was given over to base
ball and bowling. In the evening Prot.
Joyce gave an exhibition on the trapeze,
and later there was dancing The dance
programs we're OF an original design
They were made in the form Of a check
book. and read. Pay TO the order Of
bank. dance blank" The Marine Band
was engaged for the excursion. The
whole party was entertained at supper
in the hotel.
". +. d. Heron, OF the Union Trust
and Storage Company. president Of the
chapter, Joined the party, together with
the chairman of the committee in charge
of arrangements for the excursion, f. B.
Gilmore, of the Central National Bank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
GARBAGE CONTRACTOR
TO HAVE A HEARING

The Washington Fertilizer Company.
which has the District garbage contract,
will be allowed an opportunity TO air its
troubles with Warner Stutler, Superin-
tendent Of Street Cleaning. before the
Board Of Commissioners next Thursday
morning az IL o'clock.
Mr. Stutler has imposed fines on the
company for alleged failure to carry out
fully the contract with the Commission
ers- The company, in return. claims
that Mr. Stutler is not fair. and asserts
that the service IS the best the District
has ever had. fewer complaints being
received than ever before
superintendent Stutler, In his last re-
port 10 the Commissioners. In reply 10 a
letter from the fertilizer company's Of
fcers. suggests that the best way to adj
Just the matter was to summon the
company before the Beard for a hear
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
LOCAL BAKERS PICNIC
AT BIESLER'S PARK

The bakers of Washington gave their
annual picnic at Biesler's Park, on the
Bladensburg Road. yesterday. Almost all
OF the rolling pin wielders and dough-
kneaders were on hand bright and early
with large baskets filled with substan-
tial viands. cookies of their own max
ing, and other things.
A large party was made up and went
out to the park on the Columbia cars.
Refreshments were served Immediately
upon arrival at the grounds, and the
women folks began 70 spread out the
tablecloths for lunch. Athletic games
we're INDUCED in throughout the day.
Many hammocks were strung up under
the trees, and the bakers, a large num-
Der OF whom are gOOd-hearted and Jolly
Germans. drank the health of the bread
and pie bakers who were unable TO go
20 the picnic.
There was music and dancing at the
park at night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
POLICEMAN PLEADS
GUILTY TO CHARGES
Hendricks Accused of Conduct
Unbecoming an Officer.

To a charge Of conduct unbecoming
an officer" Private J. P. Hendricks. Of
the Second precinct. pleaded guilty at
a hearing before the trial board OF the
Police Department yesterday afternoon.
The charge is based on a recent escapade
of the policeman. He was off duty at
the time. but in spite of this his actions
were in violation of the. rules governing
the deDartment
At the hearing yesterday number Of
Witnesses appeared. vigorous thresh
ing out OF the facts was found not neces-
sary. however. on account of Hendrick )
plea. report Of the affair will be for
warded to the District Commissioners,
with a recommendation by the trial
board
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
MASTER PLASTERERS
STILL REFUSE TERMS
Determined Not to Grant Demand
for Higher Wages.

About fifteen members OF the Master
PlasteTers' Association attended a meet
ing Of that organization in the Office Of
President Thomas E. Landon. 1919 G
Street northwest. Friday At the
meeting. IT Is said. the masters talked
over the strike which the journeymen
plasterers are waging at the present
time. The members Of the association
are determined TO reject the demands for
an increase of wages from $4 to $3.50
Yesterday. it is said. they came to the
conclusion that the journeymen's demand
was unreasonable. and resolved to main,
tain their present stand in regard to
the matter
The strikers will hold their regular
weekly meeting tomorrow evening in
their hall at Four and-a-half Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue. 1t is believed the
masters, who submitted one proposition
to the plasterers, which the latter
promptly rejected. viii make another al
/ tempt to arbitrate the difficulties on
Monday evening Even if the masters
make no further advances at that meet
ing, it is believed the strikers will accept
1uS ~ opOSitiOn winch the masters SUD
mitted several days ago, and return to
work Immediately on condition that the
increase for which they now ask shall 90
into effect on November l.
At meeting of the Steam and Hot
Water Filters Helpers Union, held Fri
/ day night at 922 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest, 1t was announced that two
other firms had decided to grant the
Increase in wages from $1.6O TO 81 per
/ day This makes eight firms which have
acceded to the demand and the officials
/ OF the Helpers Union say that only
sixty-fve men are out of work at The
present time. The two latest firms 20
/ agree TO the new scale of wages are the
contractors doing work at the New VIII
lard Hotel and the Government Hos
pital for the Insane
The Master Steamftters' Association
will maintain the stand taken at the
/ first intimatiOn of a strike None of
/ the members of the association have
weakened as yet. and they aver they
! viii net grant the increase. Those firms
which have agreed to the new scale OF
wages are not in the association. and.
according to the members sof the asso-
citation. have their Offices under their
/ hats"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
RAILROAD OFFERS PLANS
FOR NEW MASONRY BRIDGE

Two sets Of plans for the proposed
masonry bridge over South Capitol
Street at Virginia Avenue were sub
mittec to Engineer Commissioner Bid
die this morning by William r. Brown.
engineer Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
The Commissioners are asked to in
spect both plans and approve one OF
them. The only feature contained in
the plans submitted not in accordance
with the spec hcations of the ComnIs-
sioners is the width OF the sidewalks.
which viii be made thirty feet across
instead of twenty feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
MUST REMOVE REMAINS
FROM SEVERAL GRAVES
Commissioners Issue Orders to Cemetery
Officers.

The Union Benevolent Association has
been informed by the Commissioners
that IT must close the graves IN its
burying ground near Adams Mill Road.
In connection with the improvement
of the road between Cincinnati Street
and the Zoo Park, It was found neces-
sary to widen the bank on the west side
Just south OF the entrance TO the Zoo.
AS this necessitated the closing of the
graves, damages were awarded by the
District for their. removal. The graves
have not been touched, however. and
Commissioner Biddle recommends that
the association be given thirty days 10
clear the property
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
New Structure at 18th and
t to Be Opened.
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM
Exercises TO Begin at 1890 O'clock in
the Morning and Conclude With
Banquet in Evening.

The Reformers' Hall. corner Of
Twelfth and L Streets northwest. Will
be dedicated next Wednesday. This
beautiful structure. in addition to others
OF its kind. is owned and controlled by
the Grand United Order of True Re
formers. with headquarters at Richmond.
Va.
The order, since its organization about
twenty-five years ago. has made such
rapid progress on strict business
basis, that in 1902 Prof J. Taylor Thorn
Phi. D.. was designated by the Hon. Car
roll d. Wright to visit Richmond and
make minute inspection of all the de-
partments Of the order
Twenty Years Old.
The True Reformers. in the District
of Columbia. organized about Septem-
Der, 1884. and though at first the mem
bership OF the order was composed
chiefly of those in the humble walks Of
life. the rapid progress which the in
stitution has made and the marked op-
portunity OF development TO the colored
people became so apparent. that today
among its members are some OF the
most prominent citizens OF the race
both male and female. OF various pro-
fessions. There are about 5000 True
Reformers in the District of Columbia
The building has beens in course Of
erection since October 20 1902. when
the cornerstone was laid. The dedica-
tion exercises will mark the beginning
of a new era of the great work in this
city, and will be a drawing card to al
lovers of the work of the organization
for years TO come.
Prominent members OF the order from
different sections of the country. in
GLIDING the grand worthy master and
other general officers, have been in
vited, and are expected to be present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
CARPET ACTS AS GOLD
PARTICLES COLLECTOR

Nine thousand six hundred dollars
worth OF gold has been recovered by the
subtreasury officials at San Francisco
from the burning of an old carpet in the
mint there. The small particles of gold
had accumulated in the carpet in the
past six years. The carpet cost origin
ally 5000 and its burning up after such
long service with the recovery to the
Government of nearly $40 900 OF the
precious metal is considered a good re-
turn. Without the carpet on the floor
the gold would have been swept out Of
the building
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
REVIVAL MEETING
AT BASEBALL PARK

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton meeting for men will be held in the
American League grandstand this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock Secretary Pierce
will give the narrative of How a Spec
tator Lost a Game" The Harmony Trio
will furnish music Goats off" and
cold lemonade will be features.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
ASKS For A POLICEMAN.

". X. Stevens. superintendent of the
Bathing Beach. has requested the Com
missioners to appoint Walter Davis as
an additional private for duty at the
Bathing Beach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
JOHN HARGRovE DROWNED.

John Hargrove. nineteen years old. OF
s Forty-first Street Tenleytown. was
drowned in the river at the foot of Po-
several friends, Hargrove went to the
river to battle, and they enjoyed them
selves diving from a sand scpw at
SmOoth's wharf. While a short dis
lance from the shore the boy evidently
suffered an attack Of cramps Inc body
has not yet been recovered
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REFORMERS' HALL TO BE
DEDICATED WEDNESDAY
and take part in the ceremonies.
Following is the program:

Order Of cxercises-F. W. Dixon. secretary
local executive committee, will call the meet
ing q order at 1880 "a. m; solo and chorus,
'SolomUn's Prayer tRoOD. choir; inv0ca-
ton the Rev A. C. Garner: "Gloria" (Mozart) ,
choir introduction II T. W. Turner, chairman
n local executive committee, master Of
ceremonies: letters Of regret. read by Minnie A.
Lucas; surrender 81 keys hy J. 4. Landlord.
architect. ooh. Clap Your Hands" Moore,
choir; flag raising BIZ representatives Of Rosebud
department.. general inspection of building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
Afternoon Session.

The afternoon exercises viii begin at 80
O'Clock. " :. Wocdson, chief 81 Washington
division. presiding Invocation. the Rev. j. 4.
Taylor ID. D.; rievera, ''Star Of the sea-
tKennedy), Monumental Orchestra; address on
behalf If the order. the Rev. ". L. Taylor,
ID. D., grand worthy master; addres ut wei
come, the Hon. II. b. F. Mcfarland. Commits
siuner of the District % columbia: in'ermezzo,
"Anona" (Nivian Grey, orchestra; reading Of
communication from the Hon. Theodore ROose-
welt. President ot the United States selection
from Doris" COLLIER. orchestra; dedicatory
address, the Hon. J. c. Dancy; march, Our
Director" IF. c. Hglow), benediction. the
Rev Jumcs H. Lee
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$1,000 to Niagara Falls and Return via
B. & 0. R. 2. July II.

I Special train Of Pullman Parlor cars and day
coaches from Washington $3.50 a. m. Stopovers
returning Tickets good for ten days Route
yis Philadelphia and famous Lehigh Valley
/ Other excursions Dist, August H. IS september
IN, 25. October o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
Evening Session.

musical and literary entertainment
will take place at 7:3O o'clock. Those
who viii take part in the exercises ere
Nathaniel Guy, Henry Lewis, J. Henry
Lewis, and Amphion Glee Club. Prof.
John T. Layton, Bessie Hamilton. Lola
Johnson. Laura Tyler, Mrs. Mary F.
Scott. Mrs. Francis Smller. Music will
be furnished by the Monumental Or
chestra, Prof. Charles Hamilton direct
inc.
\ banquet at the close Of the concert
viii be given in honor of the Rev. W.
L. Taylor. d. D.. president of the Grand
Fountain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12

SI.zs to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday via B. & O
R R
Ali trains, both ways, both days, except
Royal Limited. leaving Washington and Bal
timOre 1855 p. IN.
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$3.50 to Baltimore and Return via B
& o. r. r.

Account b. p o. T. Tickets sold July 10, 20.
and p, valid for return until 31st. Trains every
horr from am to pm. Returning in like
manner
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sI4.z5 to Detroit, Mich, aud SI425
Return via Pennsylvania Railroad
Official Route.

For the Epworth League convention round
trip tickets viii be sold July IA and Is good
to return until July 20. and by deposit Of ticket
can be extended 10 August Is. Washington to
Detroit and return. S14.25.
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Committees Active.

The following committees have charge
OF the arrangements and everything Is
being done to make the occasion the
most notable in the history OF the order
since it's introduction into the District
of Columbia.
Executive committee is composed of
the following: z. W. Turner, chairman;
w. A Bowie. vice chairman, +. ".
Dixon, secretary; DR.. 4. J. Gwathny,
treasurer; J. w. Robinson. c. P. Griffin,
J. r. Robinson. Philip Gaines, DR.. p. \.
Lane.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
Flowers for Funerals.

Guides design work invariably wins approval.
Phone and mail orders filed 1924 ..
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s1.oo to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg, s2.oo to Cumberland and Return
via 2. & o. r. r.
via 2. & o. R. r

Sunday. July 10. leaving Washington AZ sos
a. m stopping at principal Metropolitan
Branch stations route
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-12
Lawns and Dimitics, SIC.

IL will not be lack Of money that p
having new goOd-lOOking and very cool
with wash stuffs of good style and quality,
price. The range of colors is large. Tn
goods reduced TO sac are: SWISS LAWN
URED DIMITIES. CORDED MAD
RAS LAWNS, LAWNS N PLAIN
SHADES OF BLUE AND PINK. pRY
MANY HERET OFORE PRICED 1Oc "a
AND 12lac Each lot while il lasts - 3
q
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-10

4 STRIKE that attracted little atten-
Il ton because il was so promptly
settled in favor of the strikers. was
that of the New York cabmen a short
time ago. Short as was the strike.
though, it suficed TO bring out some
facts about the work of cabmen that
would have won them the sympathy of
people everywhere If sympathy had
been needed. And the prompt adjudi-
cation Of the matter showed that the
employers We're not particularly de-
sirous Of having the public know too
much about the way the men were be-
ing worked.
It was shown that the cab drivers
were compelled to work fifteen hours
every day, less thirty minutes three
times a day for meals. And they didn't
have that much time for meals if they
had passengers who insisted on being
driven around at the hour when the
drivers were supposed TO eat. The men
didn't demand much. They asked for
one hour more at home than they had
been having. That is, they believed
they should not be required to work
more than twelve and a half hours q
day.
The request for this reduction in
time was refused and the men who be-
longed to the union struck. There
We're only 500 of them. and the employ
ers' association, 10y way of retaliation
locked out all the other drivers. num-
bering some 1000 The strike and lock
out lasted just twenty hours. Al
the end Of that time the employers
surrendered Internationally, as they
should have surrendered. The men
viii work only twelve and half hours
instead of thirteen and a half hours.
The question of pay was not involved
but it would seem that the men might
have been justified IN demanding more
money for their services. For then
long days work they receive Just 81
That is at the rate of 10 cents an hOu
for twelve and a half hours. When ID
is remembered that cab drivers in the
big cities are required to work in al
kinds Of weather. and on every day in
the year, the remuneration cannot
fairly be called eXtravagant