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PROF l<71LDEAL man. me practice and lm-
nnelseiy wealthy desires. tLIlelIa-elys de-
serving. Industrious wife Address EH
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
Seven Bells.

Everybody who knows anything
about nautical matters understands
the method of keeping time at sea-
eight bells every four hours, an addi-
tional bell being struck for each half
hour.
From 6 to s in the evening is the
second dog watch. but on British ships
seven bells (half past y of the second
dog watch are never struck. All other
ships, even the American, strike these
bells.
During the Napoleonic wars there
was great mutiny i'll the British
navy. The crews of the fleets lying at
Spithead and the More agreed to rise
simultaneously against their officers.
The signal agreed upon was seven
bells of the second dog watch. The
mutiny actually began at the arranged
time. but failed, the ringleaders being
executed. Ever since then seven bells
Of the second dog watch has never
been struck on British ships, naval or
mercantile.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
Dante Rossetti's Practical Joker.

One day Howell picked up treasure
in the form Of a piece Of old blue
Nankin. He invited party of friends
to come and admire 1t, and Rossetti
surreptitiously carried it home with
him and invited the same party to come
and view an equally fine piece of china
in his own possession. But Howell
had his revenge Guessing what had
happened, he found his way to Rosset.
It's hiding place. took away the china
and put another dish in its place.
When the party assembled Rossett1
was challenged to produce the china.
He returned to the dining room with
the package and began to carefully re-
move the wrappings. AS the dish be-
came uncovered curious puzzled eX-
preston came over his face, and when
it was entirely exposed to view he stood
still in blank astonishment. For a few
moments he was silent; then his pent
up feelings burst out in wild cry:
"Confounu it. See what the spirits
have done"'
Every one rose to look at the dish. A
dish it was certainly, but what dish!
Instead of the beautiful piece Of Nam
kin that was expected there was only
an old delft thing. cracked, Clipped
and discolored through the numerous
bakings it had undergone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
Oddly Marked Tombstone.

In an old graveyard in Maine the
monument to the founder of a distin-
guished family is marked with the out
line Of human leg. 1t is formed by
black streaks in the granite running
through the stone, for at the back there
is another leg. but much smaller in di-
mensons. Nobody saw this blemish
when the stone was set up. Not until
years had passed did any one notice it.
People concluded that tho stonecutters,
not wishing to go to tAe expense of
u,larryiny out anot.".' block, so hid the
leg with cement al. H,one dust that the
actions of the So; is of a dozen Win
ters were necessary to expose the
strangely formed Disagreement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
A CASE OF
BL LACk NJ ALL
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Young Mrs Narian while shopping
left her bag, containing her purse and
two letterS-tflc one recently received,
the other to be posted on the counter
After awhile she came hurrying back.
The salesman, young man of very
unprepossessing appearance, whose
clothes had been renovated and clean
ed to the point of responsibility re-
qured by his employers, declared that
he had not seen it, whoreupon Mrs.
Narian threatened to send to the office
and have him searched
IF you do you Will bring suspicion
on me and" he hesitated, then cast Il
piercing glance at the lady, perhaps
yourself"
Mrs Varian poled. She remembered
the letters.
"Madan," said the salesman in Il
low tone 'when aaA where can see
you?s
She east Witherin@ glance at him.
then gave her address. adding: To
night at II. Colae to the basement
How much shall have ready?'
1.-TWO thousand ei3Ii;lrS.3
The lady'S heart sank within her, for
she knew she could not raise such d
sum. But she Went away without fur
ther effort to regain her property or
to reduce the amount Of the blackmail
About > O'Clock that afternoon Il
fashiiy dressed man stopped at the
counter and while examining some
silks looked up at the salesluan with Il
surprised expression and asked, Are
you George Perk So
Il am
I'm Johnny Denico. l come from
the same town as YOU
Perks permitted Mr.. Denico to claim
acquaintance without protest, listen
ing to what evidence he had as to his
really being what he represented lis
tening without even yes or no. When
Denico concluded, I'm alone in town;
come and have a dinner with me-
Perks saw something tangible. He
hadn't had good dinner for years,
and as Denico was willing to pay for
one he was perfectly willing to trust
to his professions till it was over. Eli
ther the man had made mistake or
was trying to do him. After dinner
he would break away.
At o'clock Denico came back, the
clerks swarmed out, and tho two new
ly made friends We're in the thrOnS.
Denico led the way to restaurant, or
dered good dinner and while they
We're waiting for it concluded that it
would be pleasanter to have a private
room, which was secured. When
Perks was we'll filled. Denico began to
beat about the bush in proposition
he said he had to make, but at last
came out plain:
ITO tell the truth, George, this pros
perity Of mine is dependent upon
little game I'm playing. I've got
scheme for getting in people by very
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
SouIanges Canal.

Soulanges canal, fourteen miles in
lcngth is the largest waterway on the
ST Lawrence system of canals and TN
doubtedly of vast Importance to Cana
dian commerce. Many difficulties had
to be overcome in it's construction, not
the least of which was to avoid upset
ting the course of three rivers. This
was accomplished by providing pipes,
the canal. Needless to say, the canal
is not very deep one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
Graphic's Daily Story

ingenious advertisement, the real
meaning of which is thinly conceal
ed. Now I want man
"That's your game, is it, interrupt
ed Perks. 81 knew from the first by
your looks that you were no acquali'l-
ance of mine and that you were eltiier
going to bunko me or wanted me 10
ioin yoll in some confidence game. Mf.
Denico-if that's your name-you We
given me Il first rate dinner, anu oi
that account III not put the ponce OH
your track. but | want to tell you thaI
I'm an honest man. working tor hfst
class concern, and can't be tempted.
Perks drained his class and, rising
took his hat from Il heck, Then turn
inc he said: Coed evening. Mi DEM
GO. The next time YOU Try 70 q"
.nan you'd better li%ht on enc that
1un't see throue,h Il r.iistona.
81. down" said penieo, viii sud,
1rll el..fze of manner anl tone.
l,a.'k, taak fright at en@n ;1nl sn:;ia :
for tie aaor s5efore IT. &C - open 1t
..c fs.I IJen.cu's 1.and on lii; collar and
cold n.J,...,.::f2 Of a ieyolgel' nl''Ssed
..eaia&t his II .cH Denico led lfi4 back
fo lis seat and eranmeti him in'e 1t
IA 10 lce'i"A til" door. DGt thr KEY
.s4 +. 1t asfl resumed hiss=se..t.
Z sf.a .s.#eel ..gzsi Eou &s ! hoped. /
.oq.t IL ny p III iaas#4'@i l. :
:Iz=e:.~s.s. e&i:aa..z " IN th..S eaee, III
,4el! II. ,5u9s The -
raiE0r - H5s p=5, - H55@y. =
~ tEi*.' NnG tp d :'n i.~'.:7* q.
f.o.5seI2d s5al tom l=i7 breast pa X.
,u4 5e.nt G. Vi. III .aatl l'"f.z5 shUs.t9e@.
-. Is u l.e.f..is:s :. .,,elH lett her ba2 III
VOW. counse:. ao..'t le.teve you have
dared jrssve it tEetr. meade sure of
yea from tlzp tillc Eou lot t1e store.
aul believe you have It on your PER
ia.
Il haven't" said Perks, trembling.
i ro. 4 it up III bundle Of silk
.o5ds Izi.e w:aprHr s=strl found il aa'l
>ent It to tie c.lieI.'
y. .tn everything in Il"
Yes
"19u Ie. Turn your pockets inside
out.
Perks hesita ed a moment. then, re
aNZing that he was cornered, took two
letters from his inside pocket and
tnrs.w them on the table DenicO seized
tEn,.i eagerly. looked at the addresses,
ca smiled complacently. Stepping to
,ha door, he unlocked it and held it
open for Perks to pass out, helping
him with Il kick that nearly broke
his spine.
The next morning he who had passed
under the name of Denico stood With
Mrs. Narian in her sitting room before
an open log fire.
There are our letters" he said. ''Why
all women who are inCiscreet instead of
a very few don't get caught Gon' t
know The way women carry their
belongings would wreck man every
day of his life
She seized the letters and threw them
in the flame.
''That's the end of letter writing"
she said. thereafter We'll talk what
We have to say
LESTER DILLON.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03

blossoms are dyed green, red and
white and woven into wreaths by spe-
cial workmen in readiness for All
Saints and All Souls days, when all
good Parlsians visit their relatives
graves. On these "fetes des morris"
the gates of the cemeteries are beset
with crowds Of dealers in immortelle
wreaths, wire crosses and bead
crowns. At Pere la Chaise alone more
than 100000 persons are calculated to
visit the cemetery, and the sale Of i'm
mortelle wreaths varies from 10000 to
25,OOO. Golden Penny.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
Life of Parlia ments,

The Austrian parliament lives six
years. The Italian, German, Prussian
and Spanish live five years. The
French. the Dutch, the Belgian, the
Portuguese and the Roumanian live
four years. The Danish and the Swiss
live three years. The United States
tro- Hungarian parliament only one
wear
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
knowledge Coming.

Hes had fortune left to him sud
denly. He has actually got more mon
ey now than he knows what to do
with"
"Never mind. There are certain peo
pie who will be anxious to meet him
now, and after that he'll know more" ="
-Kennebec Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-04-03
ImmOrtellea.

The manufacture of 1mmorteile
wreaths in Paris occupies at least
1900 persons. The immortelles are
gathered about the beginning of Octo-
Der and come chiefly from the arid hills
in the middle and south Of France.
They are brought to the markets in
their natural condition. and the yellow
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
rhe spanish way.

Some years ago an Englishman when
travelling In Spain fell In with a mem
Der Of the national parliament who op-
posed the government There had been
a dissolution OF parliament, and the
Englishman asked the spaniard II he
would be reelected. "Oh, no." he said,
"there is not chance Of It." Present
ly they arrived az the principal town
OF this gentleman's constituency, and
he received regular ovation on his
way 10 the hotel Surely" said the
Englishman. "you are mistaken. You
seem extremely popular here" "Oh,
yes" was the reply. "I am very popu-
lar. but / won't get in nevertheless" /"
How viii the government prevent
your getting inT was the reiolnder.
"Oh. they have all kinds OF methods.
will tell you one They will fx a
polling place In such and such a barn.
A large and very fierce mastiff is kept
there, and when any one likely 10 vote
for me makes his appearance they will
let the beast loose"
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
Bogus Advertising.

The promoter Of a bogus enterprise
understands the popularity OF that
portion Of the public he seeks, and in
stead OF inch items he announces The
Rising Star Ebenezer-African Mining.
Development and Ameliorating Corpo-
ration, Limited" in advertisements
that cover solid pages in the daily
papers. This is the peg OF the sue
cessful advertising swindler: Show the
"come on" that it's well advertised and
he will throw in what ready cash he
has. mortgage his house and lot and
then make himself a missionary for
the RisingStar Ebenezer- African
among the army OF his wife's rela-
tions. when the wife's relations
throughout the country have been
rounded up and yielded over every
thing but their immortal souls, the Ris-
ing Star Ebenezer, etc, goes into the
hands Of a receiver, and the divisions
and brigades of maternal relatives may
think il over. The Rising Star is never
heard OF again. Some months after,
when things have quieted down, the
promoter of that Institution suddenly
flares forth as the wind and Water
Promoting and Pyrotechnical Compa-
n.y." controlling umteen million acres
in Popotalego county, Salt river, Jump
ing-off place. Again the solid news
paper page. Again what shekels the
mourners Of Rising-Star Ebenezer-Af-
rican have managed in the interim to
save or borrow,-Atlantic.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
WILL MAKE PAYMENT
ON SOLDIERS HOME
Purchased by the w. c. T.
u. by One Dollar Sub
scriptions

The first payment on the Soldiers Rest
Home at Delaware City, recently pur-
chased by the State W. c. T. u, will
probably be made by October 10. The pan
on which Il was purchased, was by one
dollar subscriptions from each member
in the State. there being 1900 w. C. 4. u.
women in Delaware. II is expected tnat
the first payment win be made on October
15.
The idea originated with Mrs. Mary
Donneil Of Newark. who was a Miss Cooch
OF The historic family at Coochs Bridge.
She is greatly interested in the work
among the soldiers and IL was she who
organized their union in Delaware City;
The Rest Home is located IN the main
street Of the town. The rooms are large
and attractively furnished, and a pleasing
feature is the large veranda. Mrs. Don
nell and her sister have contributed a
piano, which Is a source Of much pleasure
TO the soldier boys and the home has a
competent matron in the person OF Mrs.
Eleanor Pennington. who lives in the
home and personally looks after the COM
fort Of the members.
The money used for the purchase OF
the home in numerous instances has been
made in novel manner. One young wo-
man sewed carpet rags and two others
gave a rose fete. Still others made and
sold candy biscuit and cake. making
dresses for maids and by giving trolley
rides.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
No COMO or ne..ert 1n Inpnn.


Coffee is not popular In Japan. When
guests arrive for a dinner party they
are received in an anteroom and Inn
mediately served with tea and cakes
before entering the banquet hall. The
cups I'm which the tea is served are
very small and Of the finest proclaim.
They have no handles, but are passed
on metal trays. which take the form
OF n leaf. The tea is brewed directly
In the little cups and served without
sugar or cream. Dessert, so dear TO
the occidental housewife. is also un-
known in Japan. AT informal dinners
rice forms the last course. II would be
a breach Of etiquette TO serve the little
cakes which come before dinner with
the tea during this final course.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
Social and Personal Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Lamot Nugent have been
spending some time at Atlantic City.
DR.. r. j. Moore has returned from Al
lantlc city.
George Abbott spent yesterday in Phila-
delphla
George W. Moreton. superintendent Of
the Belts Machine Company. has re-
turned from six weeks trip to Eng
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. b. Danforth are at At
lantic city.
Miss Ellen Cleland is visiting Miss
Archer. of West Chester, Pa.
Joseph Alexander, Of Philadelphia
spent yesterday in this city.
Mrs. Albert Rossiter is visiting rela-
tions at Millville and Bridgeton N. j.
Mrs r. V. Elliott and Mrs. w. n.
Barnard have returned from Bar Har-
Dor, where they have been spending
the largest portion of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred c. Price are Wis
iting relatives In Clayton.
Miss Jones left on Saturday for st.
Louis.
Miss Russell left this morning on the
b. & o. railroad for Colorado Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Riley are in
st. Louis.
r. e. Wheeler, travelling passenger
agent for the Chicago, Burlington and
quincy railroad, is visiting in this city
Miss Sadie Coursen has returned from
trip to st. Louis, Detroit, Niagara
Falls and Buffalo.
Judge William II. Boyce returned to.
day from st. Joseph, where he attend
ed the meeting of the Great Council OF
Red Men. Judge Boyce stopped at the
st. Louis Fair on his way back.
Miss Grace Parvis, Of Middletown, &.
visiting friends In this city.
Miss Katheryn Pennington has re.
turned to her home after having spent
the summer at Rehoboth.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pennington hav,
returned from trip to New York.
Miss Bertha Hayes is spending a few
days in New York.
Miss Mamie Kaufman, Of Birdsboro
spent Sunday with relatives in thii
city.
Mr.. and Mrs Stefie and Miss stehie
Of Gettysburg, are guests of Miss Blr,
Steffie, in this city
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Taggart. Of Phil
adelphia, spent yesterday with rela
tives in this city.
Miss Edna Kenney is visiting n
Bridgeton, n. J.
Mrs. r. II. Scott, Of Bridgeton, n. J.
Is visiting her parents in this city.
Crosby Ross viii leave tomorrow 70
a visit in New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert S. Jones hav
returned from Smyrna.
Hugh Duffy, driver OF the Rellanc
fire engine, is spending his vacation /
st. Louis and Kansas City.
o.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
NOT GOING TO STUMP.
Parker Will Make All His Speeches
From Rosemount Veranda.


From Rosemount Veranda.
Esopus, n. y, Sept. l9.-Judge Par
ker has made no change in his per-
sonal plans concerning his participa-
tion in the campaign. 1t is announced
that he has not arranged to spend any
definite number of days each week in
New York, as has been reported, but
that the judge will go TO New York
only at such times as it will be more
convenient TO meet his political man
ayers there than it would be for them
to come 70 Rosemount. No time, how
ever, has been set for such trips.
The announcement is also made that
the Judge will not go on a speechmak-
ing tour. but that he will make all his
speeches from the veranda at Rose
mount
More visitors than usual came to the
Parker home today. Most Of them live
IN the surrounding villages and coun.
try. Some merely drove about the
grounds, while others came to pay
their respects TO the candidate.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
MAGISTRATE RESIGNS
TO CARRY THE MAILS
Laurel Justice Of the Peace
Will Become Letter-carrier
for Uncle Sam

Dover Del, Sept. 19.-From magis-
trate's desk to the strapped bag Of a
rural letter carrier is a big jump, yet
this is the step just taken by Squire
Charles +. Workman justice Of the
peace and magistrate Of Laurel.
Governor HUM is reported to be I'm
receipt Of Mr.. Workman's resignation
from these positions and at the same
time comes the qualifying bit Of news
that Magistrate Workman has been
appointed to Uncle Sans service as
carrier Of Rural Route No. z, Of Sussex
county.
It is also understood that Magistrate
Workman will resign the Office Of alder
man and that Edward Wolfe will be
appointed to succeed him in both judi
cial positions.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
BISMARCK'S
SON IS DEAD
Herbert, Heir Of Iron Chancellor,
Passes Away Peacefully at
FriedrichSruhe.
TITLE GOES TO INFANT OTTO

FREDERICKSBURG, Sept 10. - Prince
Herbert Bismarck passed away peace.
fully at his home here.
Prince Herbert, who was the eldest
son OF the Iron chancellor" was born
in 1910. After studying law az Berlin
and Bonn he entered the army, serving
as a lieutenant IN the Franco Prussian
war. He was severely wounded at the
battle Of Mars-la-Tour.
In 1873 Herbert became an official OF
the department OF foreign affairs and
was assistant 70 his father He was
attached 20 the German legations at
Bern and at Vienna from 1874 to 1877.
Herbert's Diplomatic Career.
Later on he became councillor Of the
German embassy In London and sub
sequently occupied the same position
at ST. Petersburg In 1884 he was ap.
pointed minister extraordinary at The
Hague, and In 1856 he became under.
secretary OF state In the department
Of foreign affairs and soon afterward
minister OF foreign affairs, lt was
generally understood that his father
was training him for the chancellor.
ship, which the elder Bismarck had, II
is believed. come TO look upon as an
appanage Of the Bismarck family.
Since he ceased to be foreign minis
ter on the retirement OF his father in
1890 Prince Herbert Bismarck had
taken part in public affairs only as a
[ t,,t,t,r 81 ti,o ..t.Iof,. rTte ntfftvI,
had been that OF man not appreciate
ed by his sovereign and who was wait.
ing I'm the background for an opportu-
nifty TO resume his career.
He always declined 10 join any po-
litical group, steadfastly calling him
self an independent. His naughty and
imperious manners OF early life, when
he was ever conscious Of the fact that
he was the son Of the most powerful
statesman in Europe, softened In later
life.
Eloped With a Princes Wife.
An incident that nearly wrecked
Prince Herbert's career and that caus
ed the old chancellor great annoyance
was Prince (then count Herbert''
elopement w.h Princess Carolatl
Beuthen. the wife Of Prince Karl. th,
head OF that distinguished SileslaT
house. The princess was Of the Hatz
feldt family, ana youSy Bismarck a
the time was his fathers private sec
retary Count Herbert lived with tn
princess I'm southern Italy for a fev
weeks and then, at the command o
bis father, returned TO Germany. III
princess afterward was divorced an
has since died
, The title OF Prince Bismarck and th
large fortune Of the deceased will 6
to his seven-ycar-old son Otto.
The late Emperor Frederick gave I
Chancellor Bismarck extensive forest
az Friedrlchsruhe, which have increal
ed in value. and the chancellor gave {
Prince Herbert S2.4OO,O0O in securitie
and cash. The estate is now estimate
to be worth S4,0OO00O, exclusive Of a
lands
Besides Prince Otto Prince Herber
leaves four children. two boys and tw
girls His wife was Countess Margl
ret Hoyos Of the Hungarian nobility
The deceased had only one sister, VIII
is the wife Of Count Won Rentzau. Iii
brother William died in 1901.