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the point. why they are accepted by the
publishers? 1t Is a story of crime in
many of its most forbidding aspects.
Thoroughly unwholesome and hurtful. Its
perusal must necessarily leave a baneful
influence upon the mind of the reader.
Return" by Alice MACEDONIAN and Grace
MACEDONIAN Cooke. Published by L. c..
Page & Co.
In Return" we have another novel adj
ded to the already long list of southern
stories. one which deserves only praise
and the wide popularity which 1t will
surely win. For 1t has all the elements
which make for success-a good story
well-told, good character work. dramatic
situations. stirring events and a style
that is brisk, polished and pleasing.
Miss MACEDONIAN and Mrs. Grace Mac
Gowan Coke are residents of Chattanooga
Tenn. and have published some very
credltable books. Especially successful
have they been in collaboration.
Return" is a story of life In the colo
NAL city OF Charleston, S. c., in the early
part of the eighteenth century. The he
roine. diane Chaters." is en- aclsnowl-
edged belle. with all the vanity, willful-
ness and perversity which oftentimes
marked such an aristocrar in the old
days Fortunately. our bellies are saner
these days and from the present view
point some of the freaklsh Whlms Of
Diane are scarcely ineligible. The open
ing chapter presents this wilful young
woman, the conceded conduerer Of
manly hearts to be numbered by the score,
as publicly scorned by her husband to be
even at the very altar of sanity old St.
Philips. His appearance to carry OUT
his part of the contract was the result
of wager on his part that he would WOO
and win and discard this beautiful young
woman in less than four weeks time. 1t
Is a most singular opening for love
story but a very dramtic one you may
be sure and a sceen by no means cal
culated to smooth the fiery temper of
our partisan young heroine. 1t is chap
ter most skillfully written and gives a
pleasing suggestion to the good story to
| follow
Return" is first of all love story. The
! hero is a young Virginia of the historic
name of Marshall There are many per-
sonages introduced into the story which
covers a broad canvas, with back
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
HARD TASK, THE ToAsTMAsTER,s
Of Making the Dinner Lively. Falls
On Him.

From the New York Sun.
My sympathy goes out to the toast
MASTER" said one of the best after
dinner speakers in New York, in re-
calling a dinner which he recently at
tended.
THE POSTMASTER" he explained,
ought to, and must know the speak
ers, but after his list is exhausted
there are always others who are to
be called upon, the impromptu takers.
It requires good Judgment to know
how to get them on their feet at the
proper moment. A break by the toast
master will undo all the good of the
evening and leave unpleasant recol-
lections.
THE postmaster not only must
keep the reins well in hand, but he
must keep a clear head. This means
that he must not do much more than
look at the cup before him. AS the
evening wears on the timid become
more courageous. Good fellowship is
contagious. Men who swore that they
never could make a speech ask to be
called on.
1.-The speakers warm up and say the
things which are remembered. The
POSTMASTER gives the cue. Necessarily
he must be brief. Necessarily, also,
he must show versatility. That is
where his knowledge of men counts.
And as he should know how to get a
speaker started, he should, above all,
know how to head him off. There is
where he plays up his diplomacy.
After all is over and the partici-
pants recall the event on the next day
and the days to come the POSTMASTER
is only remembered as such. He is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

1.-THE Van Snyden Sapphires," by Charles
Carey. Published by Dodd, Mead & Co.
Here is a story that even the most fas-
tidious reader may not hesitate to pur-
chase, read and enjoy and pass on to a
friend. sure of affording that friend only
entertainment and diversion. 1t is de-
tective story but one far above the aver
age. 1t possesses all the skill, intrigue
and mystery that necessarily belong to
that style of literature. while at the same
time the purity and refinement of the ma
jority of the character adds a very de-
finite wholesomeness to the work.
And as to the purlioners of the Sap
phires' in the story say l, that If we must
read about such people then let us have
them as unobjeetionable as possible. Yet
some may venture the assertion that the
gentleman of fortune in this instance
the nonehalent Harry Glenn, is too
smooth and irresistible. Art for arts
sake you know may claim that villainy
must be hideous of aspect
The pilfering of the "sapphires' is per-
petrated at Onyx Court, the summer
home of Mrs Hermann Van snyder. The
SlOfy Is lolu III the IISl peTSpn by MISS
Gwendolen Eustacia Bramblestone. 1t
opens with a weekend house party at
Onyx Court, and Elida Jeats. the aspir-
ing young actress, Baggerly. inscruta bic,
Captain McCracken and others are all
clever, interesting character. The plot
is unique and extremely clever and I'M
folds with ever deepening mystery and
interest, yet with perfect naturalness. The
reader is absorbed from first page to last
and when it Is completed there is genial
glow of appreciation and gratitude in the
heart of the author for his cIeverness and
ability. An evenings entertainment that
leaves an agreeable aftermath-what more
can the reader of fiction desire?
Art Thou the MANI by Guy Berton.
Published by Dood Mead & Co.
Such words of commentator can not be
written about this story which primarily
raises in the mind of the reader the in
scrutabe query. why such stories are
ever conceived and written. and more to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Legend of the Ostrich.

From the Chicago News.
Among the Arabs there is a curious
legend to account for the ostrichs resi-
denee in the desert. "On a certain day
appointed so the story runs, AL Gre
ated beings met together to decide upon
their respective order and precedence.
All went smoothly until the ostrich,
pleading its inability to fly, disowned tho
birds and claimed to take rank with the
mammals. These, however. would have
nothing to say to a creature clothed not
with fur, but with feathers, while the
birds, when the ostrich went dejectedly
back repudiated it also rs a traitor to
its race. But the ostrich was equal to
the occasion and declared that being mel
Their mammal nor bird it must be an an
gel At this all the other animals indig-
nantly rushed upon the ostrich and drove
il before them into the desert, where 1t
has lived In solitude ever since, with ne
one to contradict 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Breaking Eggs for Living.

From London Tit-Bits.
A correspondent of a contemporary who
has been searching for the most monot-
onous method of earning a living, decides
in favor OF that of cracking eggs. Il
met a man who said he was a biscuit
manufacturer on large scale, and was
rather inclined to boast about the num-
her of eggs continental eggs-which his
firm bought in the course of year. Now,
1t seems that to avoid calamity five eggs
are broken into a bowl at time before
being added to the common stock. There
are men, he told me- who do nothing but
crack eggs. They become so expert that
a man can dispose of 1000 an hour, or
10000 a day.
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p SILK and FRENCH ORGANIZES,
very fine and sheer, beautiful line of
floral designs. Regular prices soc and
SOC. Anniversary Sale OSo
price,. -. -. =. .......... COS
ORGANIZES, fine imported quality
in Dolly Warden and Persian designs.
Regular price 35c. Anniversary 15o
Sale price,. =. -. ........ IOO
SILK TISSUE, in light blue, navy,
pink, green lavendar, yellow, brown,
cream, white and black. Regular
price 19c. Anniversary Sale 10
price,. -. -. ..........
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SILK TISSUE, in plain and fancy
embroidered dots, beautiful line of
colors to choose from. Regular price
35c. Anniversary Sale To-
RAYO BATISTE, just the thing for
waists and kimonas, in Persian stripes.
Regular price Csc. Ami H.
We Try Sale price. ........... IOC
FANCY SUITINGS: This lot con-
sists of all the best of our line, some
of them worth up to soc. In TX
our Anniversary Sale. ....... IOC
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IL Is said that the new edition, the sixth
OF Thomas Dixon's. THE Clansman,"
will not have the name of Senator Nor
rill Instead, that of Roman has been
substituted The change was made be-
cause the daughters of the Senator com
planned to the author that their father
was misrepresented but Mr. Dixon re-
piled that he got his facts from history.
This did not satisfy them, so the name
was altered.
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SOC China Silks, Foulard, Taffateen,
Wash Silk Anniversary Oko
aisle price,. -. -. .........
29-inch Pongee Silk, all colors, soc
value. Anniversary S0o
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slips value. Anniversary OQo
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19-inch Fancy Taffeta Silk, 59c
value. Anniversary COo
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Inc passing of Joseph jefferson gives
auaed value and interest to his autobi-
ograph, published, after ITS serial run in
ne ne century Magazine by the Century
Magazine company. The volume is f1iI
Of characteristic humor. stories of the
stage "reminiscences of colleagues. advice
and criticisms.
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Wash Goods Department.

LAWNS and BATISTES, large
line to choose from. Regular price up
to 15c. Anniversary Sale Oh
price,. 49,. ........
WOLFE SUITINGS, very popular, in
plain, fancy printed and wickard eff
fects. Regular price 15c. %
Anniversary Sale price. ........ W
GINGHAMS, the best Amoskeag
brands, in blue, brown, green, black,
and pink, all size Checks. So
Anniversary Sale price. ......... w
LAWNS, small, neat designs. Reg
ular price 7c Anniversary 91o
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36.inch Black Vale, soc value OOo
Anniversary Sale price. -. ccC
4O.inch Black Sicilian, Csc 400
value. Anniversary Sale price,. fOC
44-inch Fancy Wolfe, CSC OHo
value. Anniversary aisle price. OCC
46-inch Sicilian, in brown, CSC Coz
value. Anniversary Sale price. OOC
3s-inch Brilliantine, in light blue,
pink, gray, cream, tan, 65c 1Qn
value. Anniversary Sale price. I"O
46-inch Mixed Panama, in plain and
checks. s125 value. Ami 600
yersary Sale price. ............o wv
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ing, military and naval science figure
prominently on the list of additions
made in recent years TO the shelves Of
the Imperial library.
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24-inch Dot Foulards, in all colors,
SOC value. Anniversary Ok
36-inch White Wash Silk, soc value.
Anniversary Sale 40.
price,. ......... Luz
36-inch Black China Silk, s1.25 value.
Anniversary Sale OOo
price,.
SOC all wool Fabin, in check Pan
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colors. Anniversary Sale price. ~
Csc 36-inch Danish Cloth, all IN.
colors. Anniversary Sale price. lOC
42-inch Black Panama, 75c sO
value. Anniversary Sale price. OJC
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Linen
Department

White Linens become more and
more popular every year. This has
been an unusual good season. Now
is chance for you to buy pure Irish
or German Linen cheaper than ever
before. Remember it is only for three
days that these prices will last.
36-inch all linen Sheeting, OSo
3e-inch all linen Cambria, 400
29c, sec and.... -. -. IOO
96-inch Butchers Linen, OOo
4Oc value. -. -. 80. -. :. NJC
9O-inch Sheeting, Ok
$1.00 value. -. -. 80. OOO
72inch bleached and half 400
bleached Damask, Coo value. =. fOC
72-inch bleached and half CO.
bleached Damask, S5c value... OCC
72-inch bleached and half OOo
bleached Damask, $1.25 value. CCC
17-inch half bleached Napkin, co.
$1.00 value.... -. 49,. Wv
20-inch bleached Napkin, QOo
$1.25 value.... -. :.
22-inch bleached Napkin, I ~
$3.50 value. -. -.
Embroidered Shirtwaist Fronts,
Taffeta Lawn, hemstitched 10o
edge, per set. -. -. -.
Embroidered Waist Pat ROo
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Ter Religion Of Duty" edited and ar
ranged by Leslie W spragne.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

ground of historic happenings which
gives to the characters added interest
md naturalness. 1t Is stor" OF genuine
human interest and never fails to appeal
to the sympathy of the reader. The
purity and excellence of the style and the
vivid dietion must place this story among
the very best of its kind. 1t shows on
every page the authors bold. firm grasp
of the scenes and character described
that characterizes the work of Mary
Johnston. For a reader instinctively feels
when an author is not perfectly sure OF
the subject.
The illustrations are exceptionally good
and are by C. D. Williams.
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100 pairs 3-yard Swiss 90
Curtains, $1.75 value.... -. l.~o
25 pairs 3-yard Nottingham 400
Lace Curtains 75c value. -. :. IOC
so pairs 3-yard Nottingham OSo
Lace Curtains, $1.50 vaiue. -. .OOC
100 pairs ca syard 81 Noting oalns 1.39
100 pairs 31s-yard Noting I co
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and are by C. D. Williams.
1.-The House in the Mist" by Anna Kath-
arine Green. Published by The Bobbs-
Merrill Co.
1.-The House in the Mist is another Of
the interesting stories published in the
handy-sized series known as THE Pocket
Books" pleasing name and in this in
stance suggestive of acceptable contents.
The name of Anna Katherine Green is
a favorite one among readers, for she
can always be depended upon for a good
story, full of vital interest. The present
volums contains two stories The first
1.-The House In the Mist" is a tale of
unexpected fortunes and is a singular and
weird sort of tale 1t proves in a really
| remarkable way the authors intimate
knowledge of human nature and the in
nermost workings of the human heart,
, all conveyed to the reader by a diction
that Is graphic and forcible in describing
feature, emotions and events. This is
story calculated to throw the reader
into a reflective and thoughtful mood, for
we do not always find virtue so amply
rewarded and wickedness so swiftly
punished.
The volume also contains The Ruby
and the Caldron" by the same author.
Ellen Glasgow's new novoi, entitled
1.-THE Wheel of Life is announced by
Doubleday, Page & Co. for publication
the middle of January. 1t is Virginia
story and is said to be the most mature
work of the author so far.
Mcclure, Phillips & Co. will publish on
June Booth Tarkington's new novelette,,
1.-The Beautiful Lady" and Dr. Felix Adj
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so pairs 3-yard Bobonet HE
so pairs S14-yard Fine Bob 3 90
onet Curtains, 1898 value.... ~.O"
36-inch Gobeline Glove Silk %
dime. 49,. -. -. ''''
50-nch Tapestry, OQo
39c, ACC, 6ec and. -. OoN
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Women's pure Isle Hose, some lace
all over, others gauze Isle. Ole
Special, pair. -. -.
Infants Soxs, in black, tan, Ike
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Boys Black Ribbed Hose, OEo
19c kind, pair for. 80. -. -. NV
Women's Pure Linen Handker-
chiefs, with initial. Special M
dozen l.OO
Women's Pure Linen Handker-
chiefs. hemstitched, all sizes 100
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Mcclure, Phillips & Co will publish on
June l Booth Tarkington's new novelette,,
1.-THE Beautiful Lady," and DR.. Felix Adj
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Women's embroidered turnover Col
lars. Some are pure linen. Eo
Special, each. -. =. -. -. w
Womens Pure Lisle Thread Gloves,
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Women's plain black Hose, Isle
thread, garter top, pair 100
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over, soc kind, pair 1OO
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MORE BILLS INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN ROBINSON AT THIS
 SESSION. Bill to Regulate Freight Rates, One to Investigate Insurance, and One as to Campaign Donations.

Three important bills introduced by Congressman Robinson are as fol lows:
 A bill declaring all persoas or as sociations of persons, joint stock con- panies, corporations, CT associations of such companies CT corporations, owning or operating CT owning and operating private freight cars used in interestate commerce to be common carriers and subject to the provisions of the act to regulate commerce, ap- approved February 4th, 1887. and all acts amendatory thereof supplemental thereto:
 Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assem- bled, that every person and every as- sociation of persons and all joint stock companies and corporations, owning or operating or owning and operating any private freight car, re- frigerator car, or any car CT device for the transportation of any freight whatever, used in interstate com- merce, be, and the same are hereby made and declared to be common car riers and subject to all of the provi- sions of the act to regulate commerce approved February 4th, 1887, and all acts amendatory therof and supple mental thereto, in so far as the same may be applicable.
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EYES EXAMINED FREE
By C. L. Andrews. Optical specialis

By C. L. Andrews, Optical Specialist.
 Prescription glasses ground to or. Ger. Headache specially. Nervous headache overcome with glasses.
 c. l.. Andrews was formerly assist. ant dissecting surgeon to Dr. McFat, rich, head of Chicago's leading optical college. Also assistant to Dr. Hood. rresident Wagner institute, Washing ton, D. c. Eyes tested free at your residence or place of business. Leave calls Office D. w. Boyce, 106 Pine street. Old phone No. 5. New phone No. 3. .....=.#..,. ,..eF
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County Judge.

To My Friends and the Taxpayers of
 Jefferson County:
 Standing pat upon record of hon. est and faithful service as your eoun- Y and probate judge, I hereby an tGunce myself as a candidate for re lection to the office, subject to the action of the Democratic primary 10 bt held at a date yet to be determin- cd by the Democratic central commit tee. I soic t, in behalf of gcod ana honest government, the vote of every taxpayer, who believes in justice to all and special privileges to none; the enforcement of the law, and the pre- action of the widow and orphan.
 EDWIN J. KERWIN.
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RESOLVE

With the outgoing of the old and in coming of the new year. Resolve tc lead a new life.
 Open an account with us-it will change your whole life.
 You will stop the petty, useless ex travagance, which keeps the majority of people living hand-to-mouth ex istence You will be more business like. The habit of thrift and saving will grow, your savings will grow then you will be ndependent-you will be free to take advantage of some good opportunity which may knock at your door.
 We allow interest on all deposits.
 PINE BLUFF TRUST CO.,,
 Corner Main and Barraque Sts.
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Democratic primaries.
 For Prosecuting Attorney.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce w. D. Jones as candidate for reelection to the office of pros ecuting attorney of the Eleventh Jul aicial circuit of Arkansas, subject to he action of the Democratic primary election.
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For County Treasurer.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce I. P. Shelby as candidate for reelection to the office of treasur- CT of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary cleo ticn January 10, 1906.
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Circuit Clerk.

The Graphic is authorized to an rounce Edgar Brewster as a candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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The Graphic is authorized to an- hounce George E. Lytle as a candi- date for the office of circuit clerk of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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For Coroner.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Dr. H. F. Williams as car didate for the office of coroner of lief ferson county, subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
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pended by the various political orsan- izations in said campaigns; the mo- tive and influences which prompted s,,id contributions and the use and applcaton of the same.
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The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Drew White as a candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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For Sheriff.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Walter l.. Goodwin as candl date for the office of sheriff of Jetfer son county, subject to the action the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-18

The Graphic Is authorized to ar ncunce Mason Philpot as candidate for the office Of sheriff of Jeffers"' county, subject to the action of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-18
For County Clerk.

The Graphic is authorized to an. for the office of county and probate clerk of Jefferson county, subject to- the action of the Democratic primary to be held January 10, 1906.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-12-18

The Graphic is authorized to an nource James Gould as a candidate for county and probate judge of Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election on January 10, 1906.
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Corporation Campaign Contributions.

Corporation Campaign Contributions creation of joint committee to in vestigate the collections and eXpendi tl.re of funds during the national cam ra'gns of 1892, 1896 1900 and 1904:
 Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, that a committee of fifteen members, to consist of five senators to be ap. pointed by the president of the son ate and ten representatives to be ap- pointed by the speaker of the house. to be known as the special committee of the Fifty-ninth congress for the in vestigation of campaign funds and ex, penditures in national elections, be, and the same is hereby created.
 That it shall be the duty of said committee to investigate and inquire into the amount of funds collected and expended directly and indirectly by the various political organizations in the United States during the cam paigns of 1892. 1896, 1900 and 1904.
 That said committee shall have power to sit during the sessions of congress, to compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers and to do and perform all things necessary to ascertain the amount of money collected and ex-
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Publicity is the soul of justice Jeremy Bentham. London.
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The man who never advertises gets more dust upon his goods than in his till.-Successful Advertising, London