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in absolutely blank walls. In the cor her some rags and paper lay heaped, l pushed them aside, and they crum- bled at the touch of my foot.
 Its not here,' said Sheppard. "Throw the light this way. Ah, 1 thought so!'
 Ere he had finished he was halfway up flight of stone steps, and we fol- lowed pellmell. A door of heavy oak barred the way at the top.
 "We wanted oil after all," said Shep- pard impatiently. Montgomery flung his weight against it, and with a crash it opened.
 Montgomery, overbalanced with his effort. staggered and fell upon the threshold, but Sheppard, who was next to him, paid no attention and, turning, looked at me. The light made no way upon the great darkness.
 Do you know where we are" whis- pered Sheppard. This is below the keep. Snail we go in:.'
 Certainly" I said. get Montgom- cry up." He pulled the lad to his feet, and slowly we showed back the huge creaking door.
 The chamber into which we were now come was small and square and like that below. barred by solid mason ry and unrelievd by window or grat- ing. 1 found later by calculation that ! this must be in the very heart of the keep itself and so wholly disparted from the rest of the castle that the noise of ordnance would scarce have penetrated it's deep and dismal re- cesses. My eyes were drawn as by magnet to the farther corner of the barren cell, in which I could perceive some formidable shadows wavering be- meath the dull, uncertain light of my lantern.
 Sheppard also had deserted them and, plugging forward with cry, flung himself upon his knees.
 They are here right enough" he called. And at his words Montgom- ery ard l approached him. held the light above his head. throwing the faint beams across his shoulder. There were three large oaken cases standing upon legs and simply carved upon the face. The dust lay deep on them. as upoo the foox of that interior dungeon. Sheppard brushed the dust away and seized the lock. The hinge fell back to his touch. and slowly he lifted the massive ld.
 The Night shoae still upon dark shad- ows, but. stepping little lower, I thrust it into the mouth of the aper- ture, and our noses hung over the sides Of the box together
 The treasure was there for certain. There it lay spread before our greedy faces the gold and the silver and the precious stones that had been destined to save one king from death and an
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18
Bears One Crop and Dies.

The sago palm tree bears but one crop of fruit. It's load of nuts is it's first and final effort i'll the way of fruit bearing. The nuts become ripe and are strewn in thousands around the tree until the great stem stands up by Itself, empty and bare. The branches turn brown and drop one by one to the ground. Inside the trunk the work of decay Is going on until what at one time was mass of white sago and pith becomes nothing but collection of rotten brown hbers One day the trade wind blows more strongly than usual, and the leaf1ess column of the trunk falls with crash, destroying in It's fall many of the young palms that are already springing from the nuts scattered some months before.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18

Montgomery acrenclled at tue knob agreeable. we may take lantern. They won't trouble Us just yet"
 But just at that moment came a knock at the door. and Mrs. Main showed in the open doorway, wearing a face of alarm.
 MT. Montgomery's pistol went off by accident" said Sheppard promptly. Mrs. Main apologized and retired.
 Il think we shall have to square the old lady or get rid of her." observed.
 Leave that to me-" says Sheppard cheerfully.
 Well, come along." said 1, and, seiz- ing the lantern, I stepped out into the courtyard and made for the entrance to the northerly drum tower.
 Sheppard broke a jest or two at the entrance as we stumbled up the stairs, but once we were in the passage and had descended into the basement d deep silence enveloped us. The cor ridor rang with our feet. and the great slabs of stones were damp, to be felt even through our boots. As we pro ceeded on the way 1 noticed that now and then narrow passage branched off to the right. and on each occasion, at the farther end, I caught the soft From this 1 gathered that the cham bers we were passing (whatever was the use to which they had been putt were cut off by exiguous channels to the outer wall of the castle and breasted by gratings upon the moat. One of these passages we explored. and by peerHg through the grating. set with heavy iron bars. we were able to perceive that the floor of the sepulchrai corridor was buried some feet below the level of the moat itself, for the graungs stood high above our heads and were only reached by climbing. I assumed that they stood just above the proper level of the water.
 We were now, we judged, upon the western face of the cAstIe-that is to say. upon the back parts which looked upon the park of trees and the brook behind. where the hill tor pitch, as 1t was called rose In thicket to ita ut termost summit We had twice turned at right angles and, pausing con0s,ated the document once again fer the sake of certainty. We had now to proceed some thirty paces. Suddenly I stopped.
 ''The wall" said Sheppard. vho had the paper by heart as well as myself and forthwith set to lingering up.n the right hand
 There is no doorway here,'' he ob- served in low voice, ''and yet this should be a chamber such as we have passed already"
 "Five feet from the ground" said In equally low tones: that is what it says."
 "Is it here?" he whispered.
 Sheppard gave vent to an exclama-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18
NEW TIME CARD
ON HOT WESTERN.

Effective Sunday morning new time card went into effect on the Pine Bluff and Western railroad and trans will hereafter arrive and depart ear Her at Pine Bluff.
 Mixed train No. 1 on the Pine Blun and Western, which has heretofore left Pine Bluff at 1:30 p. m., VIII leave here at 12:10 D. m., arriving al Benton at 3:15 instead of 3:22 p m.; mixed train No. 2 of the F. B. and w. Will leave Benton for Pine Bluff at ':40 a. m. instead of 9:10 a. m., arrlV' ing at Pine Bluff at 1925 a. ID. h. stead of 1:30 p. m. as formerly.
 On the L. R., H. s. and w., Mo- D. the first-class passenger. which has left Benton for Hot Springs at S:la D. m., will hereafter leave fifteen minutes later, and passenger tram No. l, which formerly left Benton TOT Hot Springs at 8:3O a. m., will leave 45 minutes later; No. 4. which form er1y left at 7:45 a. m., will leave at 1885 a. m., and No. 6, which formerly left at 6 p. nl will hereafter lease at 5:45 p. m., Is minutes earlier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18

tion. "Got it." he said sharply. Throw the light this way"
 1 moved the lantern forward, and sure enough there under Sheppard $ hand stood out q round iron knob CT handle in the huge masoury.
 Press" said I.
 No; turn," said he.
 Nothing ensued upon his action. Let Montgomery try" suggested.
 The boy stepped forward and wrenched at the knob.
 Its stiff with rust of centuries, but it's set ill iron" said Sheppard. eve shall want oil"
 ''Oil be hanged" said Montgomery. "I'll do this or die
 He swung. doubling on himself and the veins jumped ill his forehead
 You will move your wound" I pro- tested. Montgomery said nothing. but renewed his eNertions. and with a creak the knob turned and d gap grew in the wall
 "Hurrah.' said Sheppard, his voice ricochetting down the musty corridor.
 "Hush,' l enioined Pull it open" The two tore back the cupboard door, and my lantern flashed on an appall- ing space of blackness.
 There is nothing here" said Mont gomery.
 Were not finished. you duffer," said Sheppard eagerly. Feel along the back wall. Here, let me. Oh, the devil. I'm too sh0rt,'
 Thrusting the lantern into Sheppard's s hands. l sprang at the wall and with a leap seated myself on the floor of the cupboard.
 "The back is wooden," said My fingers ran swiftly across the oaken surface and presently stopped .,The lantern," 1 called to him.
 Sheppard let the lantern fall in his excitement, and in moment we were plunged in darkness At the same time there arose sound on the grim silence of the corridor. drew in my breath, and 1 think every one did the same. I felt rather than heard Montgomery fumbling with his revolver. Ten, twen- ty, thirty seconds passed, and then Sheppard struck a match
 Its the internal wind" he ex- claimed.
 The light f1ared in his face as he relit the lantern, and 1 noticed that it was wild and burning. With tremulous fin gers he handed me the lantern, and the light shone on bit of steel l held un- der my thumb. pressed, and with a jerk the oaken screen fell back. I put out hand and encountered nothing.
 "Pm going through" said in a whis- per. Follow me. I'll leave the lan- tern here. Heaven knows what we shall flnd'
 let myself softly down below, and my feet struck the stone of the floor once more. Sheppard and Montgom- cry followed We cast the light about us. We were in dungeon closed with
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18
COTTON BELT TIME CARD.
Trains North.

Trains North. No. 2.-Leave Pine Bluff 1925 D. m arrive St. Louis 6:35 a. m.; arrive Memphis 7:3O p. m. No. 4.-Leave Pine Bluff 12::55 a. m.. arrive Memphis A m. arrive St, Louis 6:01 p. h.; arrive Cairo l:25 p. ID.
 Little Rock Train. No 32.-Leave Pine Blun $50 D. n arrive Little Rock 6:20 p. m. No. 31.-Leave Little Rock s:O5 q. m., arrive Pine Bluff 10::35 a. m.
 Trains South. No. 1.-Leave Memphis $40 a.m., leave St. Louis at 9:55 D. m. arrive Pine Bluff 2:45 D. m.: arrive Texarkana S:35 D. m. No. %.-Leave St. Louis 9:2O p IT; l. leave Memphis S:2o D. m. arrive Pine Bluff 1:55 a. m.; arrive Texar fana 7:30 a. n.
 p. B. A. R. Trains. cave Pine Bluff 2:4O D. m. Arrive Pine Bluff 10:l0 a. m,.
 Sunday. Leave Pine Bluff 6 D. m Arrive Pine Bluff 9 a. m.
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GA 9ToRIA, Bears the Tho Kind You Have Always Rough, Signature $; &z7AZzzzzM

Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. 16.-The Ar kansas grand lodge of the Ancient Or der of United Workmen assembled here in biennial session today with Grand Master F. B. Sliger presiding. The sessions, which will be devoted to the usual routine business, will be in- terspersed with features of entertain ment arranged for the visitors by the local members of the order
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CA9TozEA ''::;:'': s;';; ;; '': ' , Z; Z z; ;;:' ''''''

Baltimore spent $42,9.-- -l3, in buiil ings last year Thal was recor,i Liaaker. Baltimore is nnw built upon a broader foundation and 1906 will be the greatest year of it's history.-Ral- eigh (N. O. News and Observer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18

When he says her culinary art Is tinged with sad mistake, The sauce" she gives him is lots
 more tart.
 Than his mother used to make.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tap' lets Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. F. w. Groves s:Saa' ture. 25c. s- ;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18

Gro Be Continned.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-18
CHATTER IN.

you will remember. if I have been explicit enough. that the E entrance to the castle lay
 arroSS the Ira yl,ri1 crp and by
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13

The old-fashioned scrap-book has
disappeared. Nowhere to-day does
one find the discarded ledger from
which alternate leaves had been re-
moved to make room for the clip
pings, or the awkward "made-on-pur-
pose" book in which simpler gener-
alton pasted sentimental verse and
hume "ous story.
Several causes have contributed to
the decline. One undoubtedly is the
multiplication of readlng-matter.
Where summer lasts the whole year
round the squirrels hoard no nuts
and bees store little honey; and when
daily papers and weekly magazines
pcnetrate to the remote farmhouse
there IS small temptation to store
the waters of the food. The problem
is rather how to get rid of it.
A more decided influence has Leen
the invention of the card catalogue
and similar systems. A scrap-book
might be interesting because OF the
sheer variety of the matter it con-
tanned, but it was rarely useful unless
it was indexed, and that was seldom
The card or envelope system, being at
once a method Of filing matter and
an index to il, has too many advan-
tages ever to be dethroned.
The scrap-book habit had virtues
which make one regret it's passing.
TO read with view toward selecting
what is best is to read with discrim-
ination, and to file away that which
is interesting or pleasing or useful is
to re-enforce the memory in a valu-
able way, if not to strengthen It,.
Since filing and indexing have been
made SO easy as they are by the mod
ern envelope system, 1t is rather a
pity that young people do not turn
ilore to this interesting habit Of their
parents.--Youth's Companion,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
Said About Women.

Women are supernumerary when
present, and missed when absent
Portuguese Proverb.
The test of civilization is the esti-
mate of woman.-CurtiS.
Provided a woman be wel-princi-
pied she has dowry nough.-Plau-
tuS.
The more women have risked, the
more they are willing to sacrifice
DuClos.
A fattered woman is always indul-
gent,-Chenier.
Beauty is the eyes food and the
souls sorrow.-Germa Proverb.
Some cunning men choose fools for
their wives, thinking to manage
them, but they always fail.-John-
son.
A termagant wife may, therefore,
in some respects be considered toll
cradle blessing. g.-Washington Irving.
Divination seems heightened to its
highest power in woman.-Bronson
AlCOtt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
The "Invention" of Blue Paper.

A woman, said paper-maker, in
vented blue paper 1t was by acct
dent that she did it. though Before
her time all paper was white. she
was the wife of William tastes, one
Of the leading papermakers OF Eng
land in the eighteenth century. In
passing through the paper plant one
day she dropped big blue bag INTO
a vat of pulp. Eastes was stein
chap, and 50, since no one had seen
the accident, Mrs. Eastes decided to
say nothing about it,
The paper in the vat, which should
have been white. came out blue. The
workmen were mystitied. Eastes en-
ragged, while Mrs. Eastes kept quiet
The upshot was that the paper was
sent to London, marked damaged,
to be sold for whatever it would
bring.
The selling agent in London was
Shrewd. He saw that this blue-tlnted
paper was attractive. He declared II
to be a wonderful invention. and ne
sold it off like hot cakes at double the
white papers price. Eastes soon re-
ceived an order for more of the blue
paper--an order that he and his men
wasted several days in trying valnly
to fill. Then Mrs. Eastcs came TOR
ward and told the story Of the Diue
cloth bag. There was no difficulty
after that in making blue paper. This
papers price remained very high,
Eastes having monopoly in making
it,-Paper Trade Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
COntentment,

Let US learn to be content with
what we have. Let us get rid of our
false estimates. Set up all the high
er ideals-a quiet home, vines of our
own planting; a few good books full
of the inspiration of genius, few
friends worthy of being loved, and
able to love us in return; hundred
innocent pleasures that bring no pain
or remorse, a devotion to the right
that will never swerve, simple re-
ligion empty of all bigotry. full OF
trust and hope and love-and to such
a philosophy this world will give up
all the empty joy 1t Pas. - David
Swing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
Engagement Button i'm Vogue.

A pretty way of sealing an engage
ment has been invented by the inhabi-
tants of the East End of London.
Every man, Immediately he is en-
gagged, is expected by his fiancee to
wear a button brooch with her pho
tograph in his buttonhole for as long
as tie engagement lasts, and she in
turn wears his photograph on her
breast near her heart. These are
called "love buttons" and il dis
carded any day by either of the par
ties it is sign that the engagement
is at an end. This novel idea has
been in existence about week, and
during that time 500 of these but
tons have Deen sold Evening Wis
consia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
CHAPTER XXI.
AT NEWPORT.

Uncle Sam rapidly became worse 81
ter he returned home, and soon his )n-
dition excited the utmost alarm. Two
renowned physicians eXerted their
Gkll for the benefit of the patient, wLo
was never left without the attendance
Of one or other of them. He was said
tC be suffering from phrentic meninsi-
tis, induced by too prolo nged tension
If til, facultics-an inflated way Of de-
scrihing the simple fact that his mind
had temporaril.' srccumbed under The
anxiety and grief TO which it had Leen
subjected.
For many weeks aul>t Gertrude
nursel her husband with untirilg de-
votioI, ana in her anxiety that nothing
should be neglected or ill done she did
Luch work that might we'll have been
left to other hands. My marriage with
Constance wcs indefinitely postponed,
ana no thought given to any matter
but th2 present condition of the patient,
70" WHOM even his physicians acknowl-
clged they feared the worst.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
WINS RACE, SAVES BABY.

While his freight train was toilins
up a grade near Memphis, Tenn, at
twelve miles an hour Bob O'Neal. the
fireman. saw three-year-old baby
sitting between the rails, waving at
the engine in high glee. The dis
tance was too short to stop in time
to save the child, so O'Neal ran out
to the pilot, jumped off and sprinted
for the baby. He had Just time to
seize it and roll down an embank-
ment before the engine passed, The
horror-stricken mother saw the act
from section hoCse.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
To lie continued.
Eere Ia the Real Thing.

A prominent colonial planter, wei
bred (3Sy, affectionatc, excellent char
actcr, healthy, good, tall, fine looking,
broad instruction, honoritic grades,
highest Euronean standing, owning tn
developed properties of immense worth,
wishes speedy marriage with wealthy,
independent young lady or widow, low
Ing and ambitious, willing to become
millionaire by investing Il moderate
starting capital in her husbands cs-
tates; Ctrlctly confidential; state partic.
ulars.-New York Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13

4 peculiar water animal is the syn
anita which nature has provided with
an anchor somewhat similar in shape
to those used by ships. By means of
this the insect holds itself firmly N
any desired spot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13

London tailors have devised new
full dress evening uniform for civlli-
ans. 1t is. not very gaudy affair.
remarks the San Francisco Chronicle,
being merely modest blue coat and
black trousers, with knee breeches
for the more daring. The new rig
oughA to provide at least for rose
colored satin vest, or the growing
yearning for color will remain unsat-
isfied in the masculine breast.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
IN NEW YORK.

Cant you think of some unusual
thing to do to-night-something we
haven't done before?'
I'VE might spend the evening at
home IL life
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13

North America was first discovered
by Sebastian Cabot. Venetian, In tho
service Of England. In 1897.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13
SOMETHING WRONG.

You say he has held Office twelve
years and never been accused CT
graft"
Not once"
whats the matter with him?"-
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13

CTnllS spirit Ill Sdldud, IIuoidHu hdo
been disinclined to take the initiative
in matters relating to the American
continent, thereby throwing the re.
sponsibility upon Canada; and that,
as the Monroe doctrine is subject to
gradual change, it is the duty of Can
ada to assume its share in shaping
these changes.
The last fiscal year was for Can.
ada the greatest in the history of her
commerce. American interest in this
trade development is fairly illus
trated by the fact that the United
States sold to Canada 61.4 per cent.
of all her purchases. Her imports
last wear, notes the New York Press,
from the United States alone were
only a little less in value than her
total imports from all countries In
1900. England is the heaviest buyer
in our markets, with Germany in
the second place and Canada in the
third. The United States supplied
6l.4 per cent. Of Canada's foreign re-
qurements; England supplied 235
per cent; France, &c per cent; Ger
many, 2.3 per cent; and her pur'
chases from ali other lands are in
cluded in the remaining 1912 per cent.
On little more than S94,000,0OO
worth of our merchandise duty was
charged; but SS6,529,29l worth was
admitted free of duty. 1t is probable
that Canada takes from us a larger
range of merchandise than any other
of our customers.
The Boston Globe thinks we should
do we'll to listen to the words Of DR..
Nicholas Sem, who, returning from
the heart of Africa, speaks of the
cause of diseases, especially the ter.
rible ones like cancer. DR.. Senn's
MESSAGE is Il simple one, but not less
wise ON that account. He says that II
we ate more plain food and consum'
ed less elaborate repastS there would
be no cancer. Among the pygmies OF
darkest Africa. whom he had the op-
pOrtunity of studying, he said that
about the only diseases to be observ'
cd were the various Senlle disorders
and deteriorations, The advice to
cat less, and more plainly and to
drink only those things which would
agree with the child Of nature on first
acquaintance, is not new. 1t is ad'
vice, however, whici, an cver-increas'
lug number Of experts are giving and
the adoption oc which has resulted
in undoubtcd maryels of restored
health.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-09-13

There is something pathetic to the
Boston Transcript, in the laborious,
scrimping, narrowed, plodding exist
ence in ignoble worries over the
stOCk-ticker of the man who said:
when yod nave made y1,r fortune
it will be time enough to think about
come for him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
Judge McCurdy Honored.

Corunna Commandery Knights Temp
lar enjoyed a pleasant social session,
Wednesday evening, 1875 members and
ladies being present, Dinner was served
by Corunna Chapter Eastern Stars, the
tables being handsomely decorated and
the supper was the best ever served in
Corunna.
Eminent Commander, Frank H. Wat
son called the guests to order and intfo-
duced Right Eminent Grand Command
er, j. H. Crawford, of Flint, who pre-
sented Past Grand Master Hugh Nc
Curdy with an elegant Past Grand Com
mander's Jewel in behalf of the Grand
Commandery of Michigan. He referred
to the brilliantMasonic record of Mr.. Nc
Curdy and testified to the love for him
of the members of the Order everywhere
Judge McCurdy was much overcome
with emotion by the kind words and
the evidence of the regard of those he
had served 80 well, but thanked the
donors and spoke eloquently of the prin-
ciples of the order.
On behalf of Corunna Commandery,
q. 7. Campbell pres ented Right Emin-
ent Sir Crawford with a loving cup in
remembrance of his birthday Eminent
Commander Watson presented Mrs.
McCurdy and Mrs. Crawford with bou-
quets of roses. Brief remarks were
made by several visitors and Rev. s. II.
Hanks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
Quarterly Meeting.

There will be quarterly meeting at
the Evangelical church corner of Park
and Williams streets. this week COM
mencing Friday evening and continuing
over Sunday Rev. w. Bulgrin, of
Woodbury., Mich. will officiate,
The meetings on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday evenings will be conducted
in the English language. On Saturday
afternoon and Sunday morning in the
German language. The sacrament OF
the Lords Supper will be administered
both Sunday morning and evening.
All are cordially invited to attend.