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The Washington times., 1905-05-28
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Henry Ell:s. a young colored boy,
whose home is on the Naylor road was
seized with a III while walking along
Monroe street Monday night He was
taken to the home OF DIR. Pyles, nearby,
where he was treated, and afterward
taken to his home.
No. Is engine was summoned TO the
shed in the rear of the home of w. f.
Wise, 10 Monroe street, where a blaze
had been discovered by Policeman n
Brown. of the local force. The fire had
gained considerable headway, and the
shed was completely destroyed before
the fire department arrived The prem
ises of John McI.ane. adjoining, were
also slightly damaged.
Thursday evening, at the Garden Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church. q meeting
was held for the purpose of discussing
the filling of the pulpit recently vacated
by the Rev. DR.. T. Boyd Gay. who ac-
cepted call 10 Utica. Ohio. The pas
tor of Peck Memorial Presbyterian
Chapel, corner of Twenty-eighth and NJ
streets, Georgetown, presid4d The ma
jerity of members present decided that
decisive action relative TO the filling of
the tsto,a e be postponed until the next
meeting OF the congregation.
Samuel Reeves, colored, sixty-fi~e
years of age. whose home is at Silver
Hill. Md. was painfully injured by falI-
ing from a car at the corner OF Ninth
ard + streets northwest, and striking his
head against the running board. His in
jur-es were dressed at the Emergency
Hospital.
The following deaths occurred at the
Government Hospital for the Insane dur
Ing the past week: Siebert Miller. aged
sixty-three years; Otis Zollers, aged
sixty-fve years: Andrew Brown, aged
sixty years; Blaine p. F. CHAMPION.
aged twenty years: Mike Nazad. aged
thirty years; Thomas l. Patten. aged
seye nty-one years.
The death of James Stuart, the faith
er of exPofceman john Stuurt. occur
red recently at Germantown, Md, where
he had lived for number of years. The
body was seat to Washington and inter
red in Mt. Oliyet Cemetery. The de-
ceased was about eighty years of age.
Siias Pullianl, whose home Is at Bos-
ton, Va. visited the Government Hospi-
tai for the Insane, Wednesday, In search
OF work, and after an Interview with the
authorities of the institution. walked
over the bali grounds rear by. where the
big game was in progress. While at
tempting to cross the field, he received
right eye. His injury was very painful.
and medical attention was Immediately
necessary.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28
eeches by different members of the

speeches by different members of the
choir.
Father Bart thanked the choir for
the beautiful services rendered during
the past year. and DR., r. ]. Green. di-
rector, responded In behalf OF the choir.
Father Egan connpiimented the altar
boys on their services during the past
year. The evenings pleasure was closed
by the rendition of the hymn Holy
God"
Those present were Mrs. Moore.
Misses Marriott. A. Nathan, Knott. L.
Nathan, B. Scott. Peck, Branson. E.
Brauman, NJ. Brauman, G. Leonard. r,
Scott, Beers, NJ Leonard. Wahley;
Messrs, Watson, WahIer, Osterman.
Weedon. Downey. BeaI. Webb, Price,
Leonard. Branson, Moore. DR.. r. j.
Green. director; Miss j. G. BARLEY. or
ganist; Rev. G. NJ Bart. pastor. and
Rev. N. P. Egan. assistant pastor.
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Suit Is Postponed.

The suit of Cassius c. Magruder
against the HyattsviIle independent
based on an editorial lately appearing
in that paper, and which came before
Justice of the Peace AIexa nder Sax er
last Monday, was postponed until to-
morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. French of Lam
caster, Mo, who have been visiting Mr..
French's sister, Mrs. Charels F. Vroo-
man, in Spencer street, and sightseeing
in Washington and vicinity for tv=o
weeks. went to Annapolis yesterday to
see their eldest son, Herbert French,
who will be graduated from the Naval
Academy next December. This is their
first visit TO the National Capital In
lS45. when Schuyler county was cut off
from Adafr. Mr.. Frenchs father, who
was a prominent Whig, and afterward
Democratic politician, was elected the
first representative to the Missouri State
Legislature, a a time when many of
its seats were filed by the foremost
men of the State
a little friction exists in the River
dale public school district. The trus-
tees asked for an additional teacher, and
the county school board promised the
appointment on condition OF an addi-
tion TO the school building The trus-
tees have found this additional space by
remOdeling the basement Many of the
patrons consider this bad policy, hy-
gien.oaliy and otherwise. and have filed
a protest with the county board
At a meeting of the town council last
Monday the street lighting committee
was empowered to make any changes in
the system which would reduce the cost
without impairing its efficiency. The
water conoltttee was directed to paint
the water tank and all fire plugs. II
was announced that Mayor Wells and
Councilman Magruder would personally
advance the money to improve Mary
land avenue.
The past week has been a time of
considerable religious awakening The
Revs. Alexander P. Doyle and Martin
Stravens OF the Pauist Mission House
have conducted the most successful
mission in the history of St. Jerome s
Church. 1t VIII c.ose at the evening
services tonight. At the Methodist Epis-
copal Memorial Church, the Rev Albert
II. zimmerman, Of Pittsburg. Pa. who
has just finished a very successful series
OF sermons, began on Wednesday even
Ing q two weeks course OF eVangeItstic
services, which have been largely at
tended
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Dance at Oxford Hall.

A dance was glvens al Oxford Hall.
Friday for the benefit Of Fort Foot
school. by Miss Anna Boarman, OF i or
Foot. Prince George county. Md, and i
number of Anacostia citizens attended,
besides large party from Washington.
Among those present We're Misses May
zie Wheatley, Carry Wheatley, angelo
Kiernan. Lola Kiernan. Rose iteivers,
Bessie Humphrey, Ethel Pumphrey.
Beulah Luxon. Matte Pierre. Mary
Smoot. Mamie Mccormick, Anna Ben
ebert. Zelda Miller. Fay Holtzclaw, and
William Fennell George a. Weschier,
Andrew Weschler. j. r Weschler, irwin
Barber, Theodore Benchert. Joe kier-
nan, Frank Kernan, Ellis Jn.ouse,
Thomas Hughes. Roy Grimes. Jenkins,
Johns. Stafford, Murray Clark. Dough
erty, Tolstead. and Hodson.
Annie Myers. a well-known eolored
resident OF 7 street. Anacostia, died
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Start on the Tunnel.

The work OF excavating for the tun-
nef on First street. between B and c
streets, was pushed forward during the
week. and considerable progress was
made. The street car tracks present
the chief obstacle 10 the work They
will be supported on nosts driven in
the ground for the purpose, and viii
finally rest upon the east wall of the
tunnel.
The Rev. r. r. Rfedel Will conduct
the services in Maryland Avenue BAPTIST
Church this morning preaching upon
THE Neglected Warning The subject
this evening viii be Escape From Jeru-
salen.''
On Thursday and FRIDAY evenings the
pupils OF William 4. Bean gave recitals
in the Northeast Temple The programs
each evening contained tweaes-aine
members. giving opportunitE f. Prof.
Beall's large classes To be herd indi-
yiCi1,al!y
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Hurt by Steel Scoop.

Arthur English, q iaborer on the First
street tunnel. was seriously injured
tuesday afternoon by the fall of one OF
tBe heavy iron scoops upon him The
scoop struck him upon the head, infict-
ing severe blow. which fractured hia
Skull and nearly caused death from
shock. English was taken to the Cas-
ualty Hospital. where 1t was found one
OF the steel rivet heads had made a
hole In his skull about the size OF a
silver half dollar. The bone was lifted
off the brain by the surgeons and the
wound dressed. On Thursday critical
symptoms made their appea rance and
Mrs English was summoned from her
home in Baltimore. English now neu Ii,
critical condition at the hospital.
The Casualty Hospital will start a new
ambulance of Its own on June 1. The
house staff Is also about to be reor-
ganized. DR.. P. a Lloyd. resident ply
sician, win retire and take up private
practice in the city. DR.. ]. P. Jarbos.
Of Georgetown University. will become
resident physician. DR.. J. a Cannon
will be first assistant, DR.. r c. Robnett
Will be second assistant, and DR. J. IL
Frye. third assistant. Tbs force OF
nurses has also been recently enlarged
SO that three are now on duty all the
time. The capacity Of the hospital Ia
now thirty-six patients
Prof. s. Rodgers will preach IN the
Eastern Presbyterian Church today,
taking for his subject the scientific pasiz
Of the Christian religion.
Mrs c. e. Rowe, of Burgonne, y. J.,
was the guest during the week of Mrs.
N l. Dayton. of 51e Fourteenth street.
S. w. Smith, of Engine Company No.
8. is on annual leave and is spending
several days IN New York.
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Rockville

Miss Rachel Mothershead, of Wash
ington, is visiting friends here.
Contractor James n. Barnesley was
awarded the contract TO grade Watts
Branch hill, near here, on Monday last,
AT 500. and will begin the work at
once.
Sunday, June 4, will be children's day
at the Baptist church. at Travilah. The
exercises VIII begin at o'clock and the
public is invited.
James Il Slater and Miss Susie How
ser, both OF this county. were quietly
married here last week by the Rev.
Thomas II. Campbell, pastor OF the
BAPTIST church. the ceremony taking
place at the home Of the minister.
During q severe storm on Monday
night. lightning struck a large cherry
tree on the farm OF S. w. Smoot, near
Darnestown. killing three valuable
horses and a colt. the loss being about
s5e0, with no insurance.
Memorial Day, will be observed at
Rockville Cemetery. The exercises will
commence in the afternoon at 2;3O
o'clock. A special program has been
arranged for the event, and a large
crowd of people from this place and
the country will be present.
DaI ". Link, a young Washingtonian.
Is in jail here awaiting a hearing upon
a charge of larceny said to have been
committed at Cabin John Hotel. in Oc-
tcber, 1902. The property taken was
q valuable metal image OF q dog. Link
will be given a hearing in a few days.
j. Abby Henderson's horse Sentry fin
ished second in the three-quarteTs of a
mile dash and repeat, at the four days
spring meeting at Brightwood. last We'd
nesday. in the fact time OF lie. He was
a close second 10 the great racehoTse.
Red Hook. in both heats.
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Visiting in Brooklyn.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Welsh and
Mrs Welshs sister. Miss Turner. are
spending a week with their niece. Mrs.
James j. Kennedy, in Brooklyn, n. Y.
D. E. Weinberg and Mr.. Baumgreen.
The Washington times., 1905-05-28

1t to the I'll on the pla2. of the new
Union Station. At all hours OF the day
a curious crowd stands watching opera
tions and remarking upon the enormous
capacity of the shovels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
BY WILL N. HARBEN.

e.,oosis of Preceding Chapters.
cuAPTERS l, IL and lIl-Georgt
..,ov is the protege of Mr.. Hillyer
.;ch Georgia merchant His father
.ent to prison for theft. George
attentive to Lydia Cranston, daugh
Of a proud Virginian. The shame
tho fathers crime makes him des
Pte.
iv-Hillyer confesses to George the
,,der of a friend thirty years before
q story opens. To atone for the deco
took George out of his degraded
bme to make useful man of him
a substitute to society for his dead
lend.
V-Hanks, note broker, and Ken.
er. a cotton buyer, have desks in
Eillyer's warehouse Bascom Truitt
Confederate veteran. is a companion
George Hillyer invests heavily
wheat on the advice of George.
{VI-Mrs. Hillyer praises Georges
bible character. Hillyer in fear of be.
brought to trial for his old crime.
EVII and VIII-Lydia comes from
ichmond's best social set. Governor
Felfare of Georgia, a middle aged
idower, is pressing his attentions
bon her with the approval of her
Irnily.
blx~And X-George champions the
Ruse of young Bob Hanks, who is am
[tious to rise. Hillyer loans the
by capital to start in business.
IXI-Lydia lulls the fears of her par
BITS about George by saying that she
elieves a daughter should respect
pr family pride when choosing a hus-
Ind.
|XI1-Hillyer sells his wheat at
feat profit and gives it to George.
|X11I-The governor visits the Grams
ns. George fears his powerful rival.
Gdia accepts his attentions and pres
Its.
|xIV-Lydia pays a visit to Georges
other and kisses her warmly at part
e. This brings a revival of hope to
|e lover.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
tl6 he Continued J
NIP IT IN THE BUD
tiTsf Appearance of papdruG 1, Fore
runner Of Future Ral,lucss

fhat such is the Goo has hec,n con
'IEsiNe'Y proven hy scientific re ear,f
lrof. tnna. the noted i,uronean SIX;
specialist. declares tat danGr.T 10 t,.
flrrowcd-un cutirle of the scalp cause
Wv parasites DESTROYING the vitality
~" hair hHlb. The hair herartet lif,,e,
and, in time. falls out. This can he ~,
vented.
Newhro's Terpiride kills this dara.
Ecr'o. @nd restores the hair to its patn
softncSs and abundaurv
Herpicide is now ueed bv Thousand
pecple-all satisfied that il Is The 400
wonderful hair preparation on the ma.
ket to-day.
Sold by leading druggists. Send l0, IL
stamps for sample TO The Herpicide Co.
Detroit, Mich.
For sale by Coon and Bedell, specia
agents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15

4 ClRS. CRANSTON avajIed herself
III of the first opportunity to speak
ncontidcntially to .itty Cosby
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
CHAPTER XVI.

I M RS. CRANSTON availed herself
al of the first opportunity to speak
n contidcntially to '.itty Cosby
" about Lydia and George Buck
after Miss Cosby's arrival from
rginia.
*You remember, | wrote you l had
Ilnethins particular to tel! you. Kit
M' she remarked on the first after
pm as she and the guest were stroll
on the lawn together.
&And you bet you roused my cnrios-
MIS-. Cfi.nstOn, replied the girl,
10 was quite pretty. decidedly styI-
and tall and graceful. having brown
and hazel eyes that seemed con-
ptly laughing II know it's about
lia.'
RS. Cranston led her into summer
nse near the carriage drive. 1t had
compartments and entrances from
erent walks. Before answering,
>. Cranston peered cautiously
Ough the wooden latticework that
arated the two rooms,
What are you Goins?" Miss Cosby
ed
was looking to see if anybody was
the other side was the answer, in
ltlshed tone. rs Mrs. CranstOn seat
herself. We had lot of trouble
in the summer at lawn party.
ns, to sohe people hearing them
les talked about. There was a
eny pair on that side and a couple of
maids on this one The lovers were
Ffully silent. for reasons Of their
and they heard some things about
pselves that they didn't like Yes
ant to talk to YOU about Lydia"
knew it cried the visitor. laying
Fwo bands on Mrs. Cranston's arm
slttl1 Gown beside her she $
10 li'arfy the governor. and you
me To help prepare for the event.
CranSion shook her head and
Oh "lih a lengthy explanation OF
Alsiils state Of affairs. in which
4 ame OF George Buckley appeared
1al !Esl! en- as tAat CT Governor Telfare.
wv. you see the fix we are in
ira nston ended
4N young lady was silent. her fair
fQMlSNwrlnkied. Why, Mrs. Cranston
r. Imply aNtUl.' she said after q
Nuse 1T will never Go for if to yo
NNl| ke this 1t Will be ruinous Hus
Hild lost her reason? Wbv if he
as bad as You say, how on earth
oes ne happen TO be in-in rood 60
yety even Here?' ~
1ssPerhaps ] am not quite fair to him ),
&fs. (..:;!*'an admitted. "or to Jvdi.
Hher. in hot mentioning What has re,l
ybeeil in lis favor In }.e a.. ,,i,'a
'esis by far the best educated and
nest rs-tlaen yaan. man in tna niece,
lis employer, sell; MIN off to co,,a,r,
nj gave L.;l extraordinary .d,,..,
axes, ten he happens to be .ran,
eRtler. and Lstia is. too, YOU Know
~. he has most remarkably poiisho6
Manners and is decidedly good ,ooL
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15

The doctors friend got over his i'll
ness at once. Well he said, you've
done it it.'-Philadclphia Telegraph
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
rHt POWER or IMAGINATION.

Imagination in some people is ex
ceedinSly strong. One day recently
local physician was talking 10 a
friend about the power of It,
will" said the doctor, YOU have
about The strongest imagination ever
knew Of"
My Imagination isn't very strong.
replied the other.
Yes il is. Some day I'll prove it
tc you, said the physician. A week
later the two men were walking d. ,wn
tCwn together when the doctor handed
his friend cigar
It's mighty strong. Viii" he said
so strong, in fact. that the same
brand frequently makes me sick. But
It's all | have"
The other smiled. IT won't make
me sick he said He lighted the cigar.
Just as they were about TO part, the
doctor said
Will, you're looking pale around
the gills. What's wrone?"
Frankly said the other. that
cigar has made me slightly ILL., nev-
er smoked as strong a weed
II was the doctors turn TO smile
That's one of the mildest cigars
made. he said. II was lust irving TO
sho" you how strong your imayina-
ton is"
The doctors friend got over his III
ness at once. Well" he said, you've
done t.'-Philadclphia Telecraph
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
THIS WAS CHEAP LIVING.
How Food and Drink for Whole Yea
Was Secured for Only Two Bits.

A Washington business man who re-
the continent to San Francisco, told
the Washington Star good story
about fellow of the bum" fraternity
in the Golden Gate city who provided
himself with meals during the entire
year on a capital of 20 cents. AT
that time the gilded saloons of Frisco
put up splendid free lunches, from
which impecunious customers could
make a square meal if they desired
In those days but little in the way
of money smaller than dime was
used. pennies and nickles being barr
ed The impecunious gent in ques-
ton found himself one morning the
proud possessor of 25 cents and a big
appetite. AS money had been q
scarce article with him, he did con
siderable thinking about the best way
to invest his Pile with the largest
results.
While contemplating and turning
the weishty financial problem over
and over in his mind, his wandering
! gaze finally became centered upon a
saudily painted sign board in The dis
| lance which announced that big
free lunch, was given with every
drink The brilliant mind of the fellow
Immediately hiI upon happy expedi-
ent and, entering the saloon, he called
fer "one beer. Having drunk the
foaming beverage, he poffered the
saloon keeper his 25-eent piece, and
| received in change two dimes, or bits
He then feasted his eyes on the cool
| things ranged along the free lunch
| counter.
There were cheese and sausage,
sauerkraut and Clipped potatoes, rye
bread and crackers, pickles and mus
| tard. After eating his fill and being
in splendid humor, he sauntered forth
from the saloon and soon met a we'll
to-do acquaintance. After passing the
pecunious man produced his two bits
and said:
"Old fellow | have two short bits
here; kindly let me have two bits for
it,
AS five cents was practically an un-
known quantity SO far as its personal
presence in actual C, in exchange was
concerned, the acquaintance readily
acquis seed, and handed the other
bright silver quarter, or two-bit
piece. Nothing was thought of the re-
quest, as such exchanges were fire.
quently made, and short two bits
was to all intents and purposes worth
as much as a full two bits
Armed with his quarter the schem-
er waited until later in the day, and
then entered another saloon, purchas-
ed fve-cent glass of beer, ate free
lunch galore, arj, proceeding to the
o'lte,. met dHOlDI dcuud lnldnce and
exchanged his 20 cents fer another
two bits which he retained for beer
and breakfast at the free Inch counter
on the following morning
The Washington business man sad
he was informed that the impecun'nns
hustlf1 kept this exchange system go
lns tor year, the meantime pro-
vidins himself With food and drin,i
and retaining his original capitol of
iwo bits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
Jobbers, Wholesalers and
Manufacturers
OF PINE BLUFF ARKANSAS.

LUMBER
sluFF CITY LUMBER COMPANY
Manufacturers sh4nxIe. s..n an.
Doors House Bills Cheap Lumber tor cabin. .,1
buildings our buildings our p.npel door !. n ,s nv ~
10 ~
HOME FURNITURE COMPANY
Our beds bedroom suits strongest ana
able substaniate Hold write us for pro
,pUoOEPHA7f FURNITURE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
OFFICE sAl4ESKOOM 42a425 MAIN srYRET
Wholesale department street. Cotton Bel,
pot ooo. invitation extended to city 70
Leaders in Southwest Arkansas Stoves. we Malta
CUTLERY and Mill shipped promptly On "a
eep Our motto Fair customer -
toner When line mail n. vo.s
RvLANp oUEENswARE COMPANY.
We are wholesalers of granite.
and lamps Headquarters your service ~
business D
.s@Ac oaevFv.
Dry Goods Furn.A
Notions delivery
Main BuR ArA
opMnlssioN MERcHANIx
~ssrsRook GRAIN AND COMMISSION COMPANY
We sell for cash: Lime. Cement Plaster Fire Brick Fire
Salt Potatoes Ban Corn oau
Hay Chops, cottonseed se.d It.
Carload lots a specially.
FOUNDERS.
3lEEY FOUNDRY COMPANY,
Logging rails engines boilers saw
planning mill ninery.
suppiea
COLLEG1s.
JAMES PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
soiiets the patronage Of ambitious young
Bookkeeping Typ writing
MES, Prin. Pine Bluff,
UNDERWRITERS An D EMBALMER.
Ne can complete line OF verythins the
ba
"a ambaming md at al
telephon. prompt Attention
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
cLAEk's EXPEDITION.

Senator Clah Of Montana has fur
rished means to defray the expenses
of an exp ditto to exolere tn m
known mountains of his state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15

Look here Kitty Lydia said. SUD
denly rising and laying her haads oH
Miss 'osby'S shoulders and prcSsin.
them doWn firmly Take my advice
and turn in and have a good time while
you are here and dou.t waste Il minute
ion!ing with mammaS piots. she's AIS
transparent as Il pan" "f glass, aud 81
are YOU daring Transparency iS con
taejons. You used to be harder to see
through"
he idea Miss Cosby said. WHY.
Lydia, You silly goose Rut She
seemed nnab,r It, defend herself against
the implied charge and could only re-
peat. The idea of such Il thing"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15

In an advertisement the idea must
be true and convey an impression
OF seriousness and veracity.-Geo A
Macbeth. Pittsburc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-15
SPEND SUNDAY IN HOT SPRINGS
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP.

PINE BLUFF 4 WESTERN RR
Tickets on sale every Saturday and
Sunday, good for return the following
Monday.
For further Information inquire a,
depot, or telephone.
Fl. N. Atwood, Agent
The Cook County herald., 1905-12-23
Hawaii the Birthplace of the Maoris

story caused the widest excitement
among his people, who hailed Te Kupe
as god, and preparations were at
once made to explore this magic coun.
try. Seven large canoes were built
and stocked with provisions and water
and party of islanders, directed by
Te Kupe. set forth on their adventur.
Gus journey. In time they reached the
place he had described and Te Kupe's
canoe, the Aotea, was the first to
touch the shore. Hence the Maori
name "Aotearoa" was given to New
Zealand. Just when this took place is
one of the points in the history of
these people that is lost in the shad.
owy memories Of the past, but it is
supposed to have been about eight
hundred years ago. The Maoris OF
to-day always refer to Hawaii as the
fatherIand, and there is native prov
erb. T kune mai Hawaki te kune kai
te t1ng1ta." "The seed Of our coming
is from Hawaiiki.' ss... & 3. ss