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Amador ledger., 1905-11-17

ing there in his pajamas, his face un,
naturally white in the moonlight.
"'I do said.
"'On no better grounds than mere
native gup?'
con that and on hundred and one
things that have gone before and that
now have new meaning 1 replied.
We'll, don't believe a word of it.
he said sneeringly. Well talk it over
in the morning. he said with a yawn,
stretching himself insolently.
"'You will do nothing of the Sort
said, and I could hear my voice vibrat-
ing with anger. You may think 1 am
a coward, if you like. I'm responsible
for what happens in this district, and
by God, man, you have got to do what
1 say
"'Well, I do think that you are
rather nervous person, but We'll see
what my wife says
Let me speak to her, please I said
AS you will he answered with a
shrug.
''We walked back to the tent in 81
lence, and presently Mrs. Harold came
out to US, her tall, slim figure wrapped
in white dressing gown.
"'Your husband thinks that 1 am an
alarmist,' said, but 1 have informa-
ton of a general mutiny of our troops
down country, and 1 know that the
news is true. I have left my post in
a moment of extreme emergency in or
der to bring you all in to my fort,
which is the nearest approach to safety
that l have it in my power to offer
you. Everything depends upon my get
ting back before daybreak and before
the natives know that l have left the
place; but I won't go without you
viii you come-now, at once?'
EYES, she said simply, bending
those grave, true eyes steadily upon
me. we will come, of course. And
thank you. You have risked a great
deal to come to us, we understand that,
and we are grateful
"'Of course chimed in Harold,
grudgingly. No doubt you did what
you thought right
Miss Harold joined her brother in
his scofings at the news and at its
bearer, but I cared little enough for
/ that. l knew the event would prove
me right; Mrs. Harold had thanked me
and had shown that she understood.
asked for nothing more
81 rode at her side during the whole
f the remainder of that night. The
sense of my proximity to her. and my
| knowledge of the fact that her safety
ust largely depend upon me, upon
my efforts, upon my wits, upon my
courage, infused into me a new en-
| thusiasm and energy, and fixed my de-
termination to come out on top or die
solid as a rock
"Just after daybreak we came to the
outskirts of the town. A Muhammadan
mendicant in a long green gown was
exhorting the people His face, livid
with excitement and contorted with en-
thusiasm, was straining heavenward
and his long white beard flew back over
his shoulder as he poured out stream
J of fierce words and jibs that bit deep
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The old man looked up sharply.
"There comes to every human being
nnder the sum-" said he, Gin one shape
or another the tide in his affairs
which, though it may not lead on to
fortune, nor yet down to ruin, proves
him, shows what is in him, brings out
anything worth counting that may be
latent in him, and exposes his weak
nesses, too, often enough. That tide
came to me in the Terrible Year-in
'57-which found us English folk, lit
tie handfuls of us, isolated, almost de-
fenceless, facing the brown millions
who for once were banded together
against US by hate and wrath. 1 was
an assistant deputy commissioner in a
God-forsaken district in India, and had
been so long alone among the natives
that l could not speak half a dozen
sentences of my own language without
slipping in word or two of Persian
or Hindustani 1 prided myself upon
having my fingers on the pulse of ma
tive life in that district. Things were
going forward of which could not
get the hang. There was mystery in
the air; you felt it, yet could find to
it no key.
During those months knew what
1t is to be possessed by demon of
fear. 1 told myself that it was all
fancy, that Asia was playing the devil
with me, that L was losing my nerve.
81 was in the deepest folds of the
Dark Valley when Harold came up into
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woman in India who mattered-of Mrs
Harold. With that thought came also
the necessity for action, and when a
man is called upon to act he is relieved
from the curse Of thinking.
"Harold's camp lay some thirty miles
to the north of my station. AS soon
as the news spread the lives of Harold
and his wife and sister would not be
worth a minutes purchase.
Il Slipped out of the bungalow, went
to the stables, found and saddled my
mare, locked the stables securely be-
hind me and rode out into the dark
ness. l took a path which soon led
me clear of the town, and directly l
was in the open country put the mare
into a hard canter and headed for the
Harolds' camp. The time for dream
ing and for fear was ended, and I
knew it. The time for action had
come and with it sort of intoxication
of recklessness that filed me with a
fierce joy and pride.
cit was only little after midnight
that reached my destination. ] con-
trived, not without difficulty, to arouse
Harold. l led him away from the
tents, and told him the news that had
come in.
"'You mustn't lose a second I said.
The one chance of safety lies in Mrs.
Harold and your sister getting to the
fort as soon as may be-
"'And do you seriously believe all
this rubbish?' Harold inquired, stand
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my district to shoot, bringing his wife
and sister with him. l did not know
him from Adam, and I had not seen a
European lady for over three years, so
was bit bothered by the intrusion.
l felt shy and awkward in the COM
pany of ladies. was only too glad
to ship the party off into a corner of
the district where game was plentiful
as soon as l could contriYe to make the
necessary arrangements. did not care
much for Harold, nor yet for his sis
ter, but Mrs. Harold charmed and fas-
cinated me. Harold was a cram sort
Of beggar and his sister turned up her
nose at most things, including me. Mrs.
Harold was-well, just everything that
a woman can be! Beautiful, with a
sort of glory of beauty that yet had in
1t a certain dainty dignity that held
her worlds above you, and good-you
could see the goodness looking out of
her eyes-and kind, in thought and
deed.
''The ITarolds had been gone a mat
ter of some three weeks when the news
reached me of the outbreak down coun-
try. l was sitting on my veranda,
smoking my pipe and dreaming, when
Hail Muhammad Akhbar, one of the
me suddenly out of the luminous dark
ness of the night. He was shaking
with excitement as he told me of the
mutiny of our troops down south and
of the rapidity with which tie disaf-
lection vas spreading.
"'The disaffection spreadett fast.
This very night it is known in our
bazaars; tomorrow the villages also
will know. Then, perhaps-who know
eth save Allah, the Merciful, the Com
passionate?-the Raj of the Sahib-log
will have its eniing in blood, as in
blood it also had its beginning, nor will
1t be the turn of our women folk to be
made chattels for the pleasure of new
husbands
"At that word fear left me and a
great wrath alone remained. l rose
from my chair and in an instant l uad
him by the throat.
"'Have care, dog!' I cried. as I
shook him to and f: 0 while he gasped
and whined and struggled. The Raj of
the Sahib-log is not yet ended, and if
blood is to be let. see that it be not
thl1ei In this district am the Raj of
the English
Il thre him from me, half stran-
gled, and in a moment Re was all alb
jectness and entreaty.
"'Be gone!' I cried, spurning him
with my foot. He gathered h..1seIf to-
gether and. whining excuses, dropped
back into the darkness.
when he had gone I stood for an
instant daEed in a world that had of a
sudden been shattered about my head
l realized the disproportion of the
white mans numbers in India to those
of the people of the soil.
"The words which Hail MuLammad
Akh IT had spoken, limiting of the
fate that awaited English women in
India, flashed across my mind, and
with them the thought of the one
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A Literary Kicker.

Charles Lamb once heard a burglar
breaking in his house. He drew on
his heavy hunting boots and with a
candle went down stairs and con-
fronted him in the act of putting the
silver from the breakfast table into
his bag. What are you doing 2 de-
manded the author. 81 am hungry and
was just getting something to eat" hes
itatingly replied the thief. "T-take a
l-leg Of [lamb," suffered the author,
as he kicked him down the cellar stairs.
Amador ledger., 1905-11-17

moment of ala moment that might so
easily have been spoiled for her, for
me.
$50 now instead I have my memories
memories of things done, and one
priceless memory of a thing left un-
done; and now, as 1 sit here waiting
for the end, they give me all I ask of
happiness and of contentment." Corn
hill Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1905-11-17
Had a Strong Breath.

An Irishman leaned over the coun-
ter in a jewelry store and said to the
clerk, "Give me one of your best we'd
ding rings" Eighteen karats?" he
was asked. "No, ating onions, but is
it any of your Internal business?'
Amador ledger., 1905-11-17
Never Wore Paja1nas.

At function on Main street a bash
full young lady was taken in to dinner
by an elderly professor who was a bit
deaf. To start conversation, she said:
Professor do you like bananas?' Eyes,
my dear lady" he answered, "but l
think prefer the old fashioned night
shirt"
Amador ledger., 1905-11-17
Another Version.

Mary had a little mule,
1t followed her one day to school,
The teacher got behind that mule
And hit it with a rule,
Like a fool
And after that-no SCHOOL,
Amador ledger., 1905-11-17

white man with a rifle is with them.
The baby was thriving very well when
last heard of. He escaped from his
enclosure once, but came back very
hungry, as was evident from the raw
enous way in which he applied him
self to his food.
Amador ledger., 1905-11-17
Tame Baby Hippopotamus.

A young hippopotamus, riding on its
mothers back when she was shot, was
saved and cared for by one of the
men. These animals are very danger
Gus to canoe men, for in returning to
the surface to blow they often come
up right under the canoe and upset it.
Sometimes they give chase to canoes,
and then the native paddlers do all
they can to reach the bank, unless a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
Money for the Y. M. C.. A.

George p Lord. the aged philan-
thropist of Elgin. IT,. has given the
associa ION of that city s25,000 He
will receive interest on the sum as
long as he lives It is I'm 1erstood that
he is thus fulfilling his pan of giving
way his entire fortune while living.
He is president of the Elgin associa
fion and with his wife. who has be-
queathed sG5,0O0 t tho association,
has given s15o.o0o to the organization.
he has also given very valuable IL
s'rary, which he personally selected.
p What Will be the finest army Y. M.
{. A. building in the world is to be
erected at Fort Leaven worth Kan,
the largest military post in tho United
States. Il VIII be tho Gift of a lady
whose name is withheld, and will cost
%45. 900 The site for the building has
been selected by General Bell and
Colonel Hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
Mission of the PlOdder.

The mission of the plodder is SER
mon that needs to be preached today.
The man who can walk and not faint
is at last the one who most blesses
The race Heroism is not alone in the
death of chivaIry or the heroic charge
Of the battlefield The one who stands
faithful to the ordinary humdrum
duties of life is aisG great. for these
re the most important duties at last.
Gold is u costly metal. GUl i!0n is far
!nore useful. Genius II: : dazzle Us,
BAT it is everyday goodness and plod-
dlng patience llat- kcci .he World
sweet and hcl.tAy and thai Ilove th2
race on 10 high an;' over higher
heights. Notice that the faithful dis
barge OF ordinary due; ii tie pro-
safe present is what gil; e&traordi-
4.sry privileges IN the golaen future.
ne man who !abors much today is
- o.e who sA"N Sarnc. greatly to-
.orrow.--Kev John II. S.raton. Bap-
est. Chica:.o.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
S15O.0OO to r, r, Y, M, C, A.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 3O.-Miss Helen
Miller Gould has agreed to give $3.50,
600 for a railroad Young Mems Chris.
tian association building at ST. Louis
This announcement was the feature
OF the opening day of the twelfth in
ternational conference of the railroad
department. of the Y. NJ c. A. TIL
hui ding will be a memorial to Miss
Gould's father. the late Jay Gould, and
will probably be completed by Septem-
Ter /, 1906
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01

sin on October 5. 1t cost 100000 and
it is located adjoining the university
gymnasium on the lake front. 1t con-
tains some IS dormitories, which
were all engaged by students at the
close of the spring term.
A building is being completed at
the Iowa state college which is to
cost 100000. Funds are being secur-
cd at the State Agricultural college at
Manhattan, Kan, and at the Univer-
sity of Missouri for association build
ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
First Methodist Church.

Sunday morning the pastor Will
preach the first of series of sermons
on the book of Ruth. Sunday night,
''Why David Was Chosen King: or,
Israels First King a CRATER Spe-
cial music ty the choir for both ser
vices. But in addition. at night, will
have two songs by male quartet. The
sin of graft, and Gods remedy will be
given local and modern app ation
Everybody invited to attend and take
a friend. The evening hour has been
moved up to 7:30.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
HOME MISSIONS.
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The week of prayer has been fixed
for October 1922. The action OF the
board in thus setting apart a week out
of the lives # tusy women wherein
they are expected to give their
thought, time and prayer TO a special
consideration of home missions, was
not carelessly or perfunct orily taken.
Annd although the program calls for
study Of the different phases of the
work. that is not its main purpose; a
time of waiting on the Lord with a
listening ear to hear the slightest
whisper of his voice, that we may
know his WILL time for persistent
supplication in accordance with that
will. Prayer is the pivot upon which
every great epoch of the church has
turned. At the foundation of all ef-
fective service there must be II w
ing out of faithful supplication and a
receiving in of spiritual power and
energy. Remember the spirit is our
prayer teacher Let him teach you how
tn direct your prayer energies during
that week. Wait on the spirit. Wis
itors welcome. Come, ladies, whether
YOU belong to the home mission So
ciety or not; it will help you and help
the society
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01

At Ocean Grove on August 1-3 an
anniversary meeting was held by the
Home Mission society-a pleasant and
profitable occasion-and many inter-
esting addresses were made upon the
different departments of work. The
first day was given to greetings and
reports, the second to the Mexican,
Alaskan and Porto Rican work, the
third was called "Deaconness Day."
and was presided over by Miss Henri
eta Bancroft, the secretary of the dea-
conness work. So says Miss Mary
Helm, editor of Our Homes" and rep
resentative at this meeting of the M.
F. church, south
''In the death of Bishop Harsrove
Tie Wonan's Home Mission society
lost one of its earliest friends and
supporters. It's first work as the wo-
mans department of the board of
church extension was devised by him
as means of supplying our ministers
in the west with homes, and thus
make possible its evangelization. In
correspondence and personal confer
ence with DR.. David Martin and Miss
Lucinda B, Helm, he found they also
had been moved by the spirit to see
the need and feel the same desire:
and were ready to cooperate with him
crown to a great tree whose fruits
ere found during the nineteen years
continuous efforts to result in the
building and aiding of 1859 parson-
ages at the cost of $156, 1895. When
the spirit of our departed brother
came into the presence of Christ, he
surely heard the blessed words, "Inas-
much as ye have done it unto one of
The least of these my brethren, ye
have done it also unto me- AS one
O. cur chief suOerintendents, the So
c.ety could always count en- Bishop
Hargrove as its friend-help-ful, en-
coUrasing. kind. and courteous upon
all occasicns-and many of its mem
hers feel a debt of personal gratitude
ward him, and orieve that he is with
us no more. Our hearts go out in ten
der sympathy to his faithful. devoted
wife, so long our beloved general sec
1ttarv; and we pray that the God in
whom she trusts will sustain her in
this afflicticr, and give her great
peace of soul and relief from physical
suffering. Orr sympathy is also ex-
tended to his children and erandchil-
dren. May the Holy Spirit comfort
these sorrowing ones"
MRS. PIERCE, Reporter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
At THE CHURCHES.
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First Baptist.

The pastor, Rev. Ross Moore, will
preach at both hours of service. SUB
iect of the morning discourse, How
We May Know That We Are Saved
Evening subject, Repentance Neces'
sarv TO Salvation" Sunday school
9:3O a. m. B. Y P. U. $50 p. m. All
are cordially invited to attend these
services. y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
Rev. Harrison Returns Home.

Rev. Harrison, who has been con-
Quoting the revival services at HaW-
lev Memorial church, in the west end,
had to return home to Benton Friday
ON account of his health, having taken
quite sick while here. Rev. w.
Watson of Lakeside is assisting in the
freeing, at present, and there is every
indication that he will make success
of it. vws s-~,s,z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
FOR SALE.

One new delivery wagon and horse.
One new computing counter scale.
One new computing butcher scale.
One "National' cash register.
We are Offering the above at very
low nrice
Cal. up Windham brothers. Office
telephone No. S23. 21S IL State street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
Lakeside Methodist.

The pastor of Lakeside Methodist
church, w. c. Watson will preach at
II O'Clock and at 7:3O today. Sunday
school at $50, Capt. N. T. Roberts
superintendent Senior league at 8
D. m. and junior league at 4 p. m.
All are cordially invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
College " M. c. a. Get Fine Homes.

S~'~SS - iva ~. SAe'i Fi'!c !ON3SS.
The University Of Virginia associa-
ion h'!ildine. the gift # Mrs William
s. Dodge, just G mpleted and was oc-
cup!nd at the opening of the fail term
o. the university. 1t cost owe, $50
600. The dedicatory services will
take place on October 10. The build
ing has been luxurously furnished
by Mr. Cleveland H. Dodge and Miss
Grace H. Dodge.
A McGill University, NJ cntreal. the
new 500 coo association building will
be opened October s. Lord Strath-
coma was the largest donor This
huilding will be the headquarters for
the 1000 students and the center of
the religious life of the university.
The Alumni society of the Univer-
sity of Georgia donated to the uni
Nersity Y. NJ. c. A. the alumni fund of
$4,000 toward the erection of what
VII be the largest college association
yet planned condition is made that
s?5 900 mere is to be secured by the
association.
Another llild'-~ will be formally
opened at the University of Wiscon-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01

know that it did not go astray." Suci
gifts are truly appreciated, and in this
case it will he directed toward paying
the debt on the Memorial hall at Lon
don, Ky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
II sl>'
Trinity Church.

Morning service at L o'clock. Even
ing service at 7:3O o'clock. Subject
for evening sermon, Kingdoms
Rev. w. D. Buckner, rector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01

From an unknown friend who with
holds her name Mrs. Mcdowell re-
ceiyed this little note: "Please find
inclosed $40, to be placed where most
needed. A simple announcement in
"Our Homes that this amount was
rcce:;ea from a friend Will let me
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01

Some interior work is to begin on
the gymnasium at the Y. M. G. A. to-.
morrow. The new physical directors
office is to be removed into the gym.
room, to the right of the entrance, and
there will be some repair work on the
apparatus.
The Y. M. c. A. Juniors and the
tian schol boys had an interesting
game of football last Friday afternoon.
Rev. J. l. Norris. pastor of the First
pr sbyterian church of this city, will
be the speaker at the Y. M. C. A. this
afternoon. The exercises will begin
promptly at o'clock. Rev. Norris
will taks for his subject: ''How to
IclI Your job
Secretary Richardson and delega-
ion to the Detroit convention from
the local Y. NJ. C. A, are expected
to return to this city about the Sd of
the month
The boys are getting measured for
their new uniforms in the athletic
classes of the Y. NJ. c. A., and several
enlistments have been made for the
events in the Field Day exercises.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
Arixto, racy 0f Souls.

;,azZnns prnel"c;s toesnt a!Aa: !.
set the world on IRE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
AT YOUR OWN PRICE

still have few pairs of odds and ends in Lace Curtains
that going sell Monday regardless of These goods
and them at ALL have them such
small price that they belong you almost for nothing Come
early Monday and get choice
ORES ING TABLES AT COST.
On Monday entire line of dressing tables Birds Eve
prices swelest line offered in Pine Bluff Onr
Princess dres>er will be sold Monday discount ten Der
Come and look them how.
JOB LOT PORTIERS
Offered Monday only We will show line lace
curtains Monday, from csc Pair up $7.5o.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-01
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

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CHURCHES AND Y. NJ. G. A.

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The Newtown bee., 1905-11-03
ApvERrIsINa RATEs:
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
GEORGETOWN.
HAPPENINGS HEREABOUTS

HAPPENINGS HEREABOUTS.
 Miss Fanny Williams was a guest, last week, of MT and Mrs John B. Will Hams.
 The public telephone was changed, last week, from F. B. Bouton's old stand to his new store.
 Frank J. Williams was in New 4Ork, last week Monday, where he passed a successful examination for his sight and hearing, receiving diploma foi the same.
 The friends here of Miss Emma Hurlburt, who underwent an opera tion at the Stamford hospital, will be glad to know she is now gaining slow ly.
 Mrs J. M. Brewster will give fine phonograph entertainment in the Lit tie Boston SchOOlhOuSe, Saturday even- ing, November4. There are l5O records in her collection, all the latest and best on the market.
 R. o. Bennett is riding out in nice surrey, purchased of G. A. Barhite iD Bridgeport.
 F. 0. Jennings and family are en- toying the fall scenery riding out in their fine lS-horse power Rambler au tOmobile, purchased in New York.
 The Berlin Iron Bridge Co. expect to finish the steel work on the large addition to Gilbert & Bennett'S fac tory, this week.
 Frank J. Williams took Herbert Benjamin's place at the Branchville depot, one day last week, while MI Benjamin enjoyed the day hunting.
 Mrs Leroy c. Osborne of Little BOS- ton was guest, last week, of Mrs Fred J. Williams.
 The carpenters are now putting on the trimmings at the Gilbert X Ben nett handsome new office.
 Dea Edwin Gilbert is having two inch pipe laid from a reservoir on his Ridge farm, which he has recently had built, to the Gilbert Memorial church and his own home for a water supply.
 William Craft of New York was guest, last week, of MT and Mrs Frank J. Williams.
 Charles E. Olsen has moved his lunch and pool room from Wheelmen's Rest to the store formerly occupied by F. B. Bouton and now has fine, light and airy room for his business.
 John Rady has sold his place here to John Ludstrum, who will soon occupy 1t.