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AMUSEM ENTS.
S = s4s SF s t
 Very EnioYable Concert.

One of the most enjoyable concerts of the season was given at the opera house last evening by the Siegel- MeyerReed company, under the d. rection of the Rice Lyceum bureau of Nashville. Each member of the company was an artist in his or her chosen line, and the ten members were every one exceptionally good. All three of the artists were compell- ed to respond to encores, which they did gracefully. ]. MT. Meyer opened the program with a piano solo, and then offered to play a duet with any person from the au- dience, improvising his part as he went along and allowing his partner to strike any key at random, and in this way endeavored to put him out of tune. Master Patrick Vance com piled with his request, and did his best to distract Mir. Meyer, but was unable to do so, the finished artist taking up the melody in whatever key harmonized with the one Patrick struck. This was novel feature, and provoked much amusement as we'll as applause.
 Miss Reed then executed the Fish. ing Expedition" humorous tale of a country schoolteacher's efforts to in- duce the boys in the school to invite the girls of the school to attend the picnic which marked the closing of the school year. and the success of one young woman in securing for her
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GIRLS STOCKING
Lures Pittsburgers to Aid Church When invited by Young Won,en.

Pit1sbarg, March Went you please put something in my stock ing?"
 This startling request hurled at a business man by neat and pretty young woman made him gasp. lie vas about to express a willingness to do anything in reason, when he saw that the young woman was very much i'll earnest and hot a little embar- rassed.
 In her hand she held beautiful stocking, perhaps about the size she Wore herself. Instead Of a garter at the top there was a beautiful draw string woven in and out. The business man was shown how he could neatly undo the draw string and put some thing into the stocking-a coin, for instance-and he did.
 The young woman was but one of a few dozen from the Methodist Protestant church on Fifth avenue They conceived the novel idea of collecting in this way to pay off a church debt of $500, and are meet ing with great success, though some of the older members look on the move with horror. The young women are so pleased with the success of their scheme that they announce that they will give "sock social'' to round up the last debt.
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CONFESSES CRIME.
Rob Richardson Makes Clean Breast
 of Murder of Constable Jones.

Van Buren, March S.-The confes- sion of Bob Richardson, one of the seven negroes now in jail charged with the murder of Constable Will Jones, in 1896 made public late Satur- day evening, has created furor in the Colony, the negro settlement east of the city in which the officer was killed upon his return from a fruitless search after men now under arrest. presence of T. L. Wallace, Carl Shib- ley and w. J. Jones and is now in the custody of George R. Wood cashier of the Citizens bank, who was sheriff of Crawford county at the time of the murder
 Richardson, the negro making the confession, has been very nervous ever sine his arrest. It will be re- membered that a few nights after they had been held to await the ac- tion of the grand jury on a charge of first degree murder, Richardson tried to escape from Jailor Wallace and in his mad flight ran three blocks up Main street before he was captured Since that time he has spent several hours daily praying for deliverence. He has not been allowed to mingle with the other negroes, or talk witl. them. He had been wanting to make . confession for some time and he ap- peared very much relieved when he told his story.
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NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of tho board of public af- fairs until March 2Q 12a,i. II ? o'clock D. m. for furnishing the following ma terial to he used i'll macadamizina the streets within paving district No 19, tO-Wit:
 3Goo cubic yards l,2 inch black trap rock
 241o cubic yards 1-t inch black trap rock.
 400 cubic yards screenings.
 Specifications are on file and sub iect to inspection at the office of the city engineer and at the office of the secretary of board of improvement for said paving district. The board re- serves the rieht to reject any and all bids.
 Given under our hands this March 6, 1906.
 IT. KING WHITE. Chairman
 R. M. GALnBNTH, Secretary.
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DIED SUDDENLY

John Whittle died very suddenly at G o'clock Thursday evening at his home, 1012 Plum street. Mr. Whittle had been in good health up to a day or so ago, when he was seized with a coneestive chill and passed away last evening. He leaves a wife and five children, and was 54 years of age.
 The body will be taken to Sulphur Springs, where the family formerly resided, for interment.
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Causes Small Blaze at Home of w. J.
 Helms Friday Morning.

The fire departmnt was called 10 the home of w J, Helms, 70S South State street, about S o'clock Friday morning to subdue fire which broke out on the roof. The flames Were the result of the overheating of a tin stove-pipe which was run IT. through the roof The blaze was ex- tinguished before serious damage had the family to cover the stove-pipe with something to avoid any repeti- tion of the occurrence.
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ROCK KILLS ENGINEER IN CAB
Falls From Bluff on Fast Train and
 Crashes Through Roof.

Pittsburg, March S.-While his train was tearing along at forty miles an hour within a mile of the Balti- more and Ohio station in this city to- night. Engineer Albert French of the West Newton express was killed by a great rock which fell from the Sec ond avenue bluff and crashed through the roof of his cab. His fireman was unaware of the accident until he mo- ticed that the train did not slow up
  near the depot.
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MOORE A RURAL CARRIER.

J. Moore of Pine Bluff has been ap. pointed rural carrier by the postoffice department at Washington. He was appointed for the new rural route which will be established at Pine Bluff March 15, supplying the postof fee patrons who live south of Pine Bluff on the Warren and Monticello roads Ninety-nine boxes have al ready been erected and more will probably be placed after the service begins next Tuesday
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reProves the Chinese students for meddin@ with politics and charges the officials high and low, thoroughly to protect the lives and property of foreigners, specifying the missions, under pain of the most severe punish ment.
 A strong force of troops of Yuan Shi Kiai has been sent to the south. crn part of the province of Chi Li where the people have been threaten ing Christians
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WOODMEN MEET.

The Woodmen of the World had an enthusiastic meeting at their hall Thursday evening, and two candidates were initiated, Doug. Lowry and Sam Locker. The report of the commit tee appointed to investigate the death of J. M. Scott presented it's report, which was adopted and placed on file by the society
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MORE SMALL CHANGE.

Washington, March S.-The house today passed bill increasing from $5o,oo0 to $2oo6oo for the purchase ot metal for pennies and nickels. and providing that these coins shall be made in the Denver. San Francisco, New Orleans and Philadelphia hints instead of as now exclusively in the Philadelphia mint.
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DWELLINGS FOR RENT.

No. HOS Mulberry street, five rooms and hail.
 No. 2005 West Fifth avenue, four rooms.
 No. 1901 West Fifteenth, screened, four rooms and reception-hall.
 No. 517 Hickory street, three rooms.
 Chas. Haycock, Real Estate and Loan Agent, No. 113 Pine street.
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kl1E CONVENTION
|u ee Called by State Deputy PresI-
 ssnt Barney stie' i" Little Rock

i, tile Rock. March S.-Grand |o,thv President Harry Davis of the |aternal Order of Eagles has reconl- ..aod that state conventions be lld in all states, and State Deputy Locident Barney Stiel has signified l intention of calling state conyen- kn of the aeries in Arkansas at Lit 5 Rock.
 president E. R. Ratterree of Lit Rock Aerie No. 60 has appointed |eommittee composed of J. F. DoWdy, Lank W. Hover and M. T. Howe to bke a report at the next meeting |th regard to the advisabiliity of Ilding the state convention in this Y hetween June 1 and 10. There ] aeries in Arkansas at Little Rock,
 bt Springs, Fort Smith, Pine Bluff, ! enton, Newport, Texarkana and a | Imber of other cities. The Little Rock aerie held it's
 pnthly social session last night, bieh was attended by more than |O members of the order. Music and |freshments were the order of the |enings entertainment. The aerie has (cepted the invitation of Rev. Ben bx to attend the services at the First bptist church Sunday morning, and |e members will meet at the hall, bird and Center streets. at 10:30 clock and go in a body to the lurch.
 |The aerie is in a prosperous condi- bn, and at nearly every meeting bm one to five applications for mem- Irship are received. The application Walter Cotter was presented last |ght
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A NEW EAGLE.

The Eagles held their regular week. ly meeting Thursday evening in their rooms on Barraque street, and init iated one candidate. Several applica- tions were ballotted on, and other bus mess was transacted Next Thursday night class of twenty will be in- itiated into the order.
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CRESCENT HOTEL Eureka Springs. Ark, Open for the Season February 15, 1906.

Many repairs and improvements have been made, the service will be better than ever and the charges moderate.
 Here spring is thoroughly delight ful season, With clear, blue skies and the crisp air of the mountains temper, ed by warm sunshine. If you wish to avo the snow and slush at home tins spring, go to Eureka Springs. Booklets describing the hotel and the resort sent free on request.
 A. HILTON, Genl Pass. Agt., Frisco System,
 St. Louis, Mo.
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the ginning figures for March 10 are almost certain to be abnormally large for the lateness of the season and by comparison with carrier reports. In many sections Cf Texas-in the Pan handle and middle West and north Texas. particulariy-cotton picking has not yet been finished.
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PLACE

All of your life insurance and all, or part, of your fire insurance with '" Garretson, room No. ,, Masonic Temple He represents the strongest life company in the world, Equitable Life of New York: also strong and prompt paying fire companies, and is the oldest native in the insurance business in the city.
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TO ERECT MODERN COTTAGES.

Fred Wilson to construct two modern cottages on Second avenue and Geor- gia street for MT. T. F.. Gillespie and Mrs. Frank Worrall. Each cottage will cost about $1,50O.
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TO OPEN A BOOK STORE
lIarters Secured at 1O7 West Second
 Avenue.

MT. John R. Stanton of Chicago will freafter be a citizen of Pine Bluff, fd will engage in business here. He Ps leased the store room at 107 West econd avenue, and as soon as same Pn be fitted up will open a book and {atlonery store there. He will carry
 lull and we'll selected line. He will i ready for business in a few days.
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News comes from San Francisco that human skin brings $500. We've been skinned two or three times, but the fellow that did the job didn't get $500.
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If you haven't the time to exercise regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre- vent constipation. They induce mild, easy. healthful action of the bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 25c.
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We hope Governor Davis will not excite the members of the state mili- tia by telling them that they will be treated to champagne foot baths upon their arrival at Hot Springs.
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SOCIETY NOTES
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RelieW-hardv

c. w. Hardy and Miss Mamie Be- lieW of Lake Farm were given a li- cense to wed by County Clerk Core Thursday. MT Hardy is 26 years of age, and Miss Beliew is 2t.
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At Temple Anshe Emeth.

Services this evening at 7::30, sub ject, "A Mother in Israel" Everybody is cordially invited
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NOTICE.

Parties wishing the services of Dr. Q. W. Clark are requested to call hereafter at BedelPs Pharmacy, where Dr. Clark is now making his head. quarters
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Rea11y Good
 ' e;s to Eat

Are made with Royal Baking Powder -brea.d, biscuit, cake, rolls, rnuhns, crusts, and al1 the various pastries re- quiring leave1ing or raising agent.
 Risen with Royal Baking Powder, all these foods are superlatively light, sweet, tender, delicious and wholesome.
 Royal Baking Powder is the greatest ot time and labor savers to the pastry cook. Besides, it economies flour, butter and eggs, and, best of all, makes the food more digestible and healthtul. E.
 =. ROYAL YORK.
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Grosvenor was too Tong stand ing" it was a hard matter to get him to sit down.
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1T. KING WHITE. Chairman. R. NJ. GALnRtITH, socrefAry
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ROYAL eAwSe POWDER CO.,, NEW YORK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22
Tuo Potomac at St. Johns.

St. Johns, N. F.-The U. S. naval
tug Potomac, detailed for service on
the west coast of Newfoundland dur
ing the winter herring fishery season,
has just arrived from Gloucester, Mass.
The Potomac has on board Alvine
Alexander, representing the United
States fish commission, to whom has
been instructed the safeguarding OF
American fishery interests during the
approaching season, and will proceed
to the Bay of Islands soon.
With the arrival Of the Potomac,
was seen for the first time in 20 years
American, British and French flags
flying at one time from naval vessels
in this port. The British cruiser Bril-
liant and the French cruisers Loubat
and La Voisier were already in port.
News of further disasters following
the gale of last Friday night off the
coast Of Labrador are reported -Four
additional wrecks became known to-
day. The government steamer Portia
is homeward bound, bringing 210 cast
aways, picked up along the Labrador
coast. The mail boat Virginia from
Labrador for this port is three days
overdue and it is feared she encounter
ed the storm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22
Seize Dynamite.

Santiago, Cuba.-The first overt act
by revolutlonists in eastern Cuba was
committed Tuesday.
Fifty armed and mounted men, un-
der Capt. Vincente Coasta and Lieut..
Francisco Salmon, entered the town
of Firmeza, 20 miles east of here,
where the Juraga iron mines are. They
presented to Supt. of Mines Whitaker
a document bearing the alleged sigma
ture of Gen. Hlerezuelo, demanding
the delivery of two cases of dynamite
and two blasting batteries. The sup
erintendent refused to deliver the
goods. The insurgents thereupon
forcibly seized the explosive and the
batteries, giving their receipt therefor.
They promised not to molest further
If the company's railroad was not used
to transport government troops. The
mines are now without protection from
the rural guards.
The government ordered that all
explosives be stored at Powder island
whence daily supplies are issued.
A fine new building owned by Fred
erick Pfeiffer, an American stockman
in the Plama oUrTanv district, was
burned Tuesday. 1t was not known
with certainty who did this, but IL
probably was outlaws.
There is evidence here of several
bands of revolutionists in different
parts of the province, ready to begin
operations when so ordered. The near.
est band is but is miles from here. II
is supposed to number $50 well equip
ped men. 1t is commanded by Juan
Lopez.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22

Havana, Sept. 19.-The presidents
of both the moderate and the liberal
parties Ahave submitted to Sec. Tart
and Asst. Sec. Bacon, representing
President Roosevelt, their respective
statements of the facts leading up to
the Cuban revolution and the conduct
of the belligerents.
Each of the presidents will soon pre-
sant q written etotemant of the terms
they are willing to agree to In the IN
terest of peace.
Gen. Menocal, representing the vet
Grams, also related to Messrs. Taft
and Bacon the efforts he has made
toward peace and the difficulties he
has encountered, and gave his opinion
as to what courses hold out any prom
ises of an amicable settlement, A
committee of Isle of Pines Ameri-
cans also appeared, but obtained little
satisfaction, their attorney simply pre-
senting a statement of their grieV-
ances, which was not taken up.
The hearing began at the home OF
Minister Morgan in the village Of
Marianao, which is only three miles
from the most advanced of the insur-
gents forces, that of Col. Baldomero
Acosta.
The hearings were held in a room
adjoining the library. No one was
in the house except those directly in
terested and newspaper men. Messrs.
Taft and Bacon informed Vice-Pres.
Mendez Capote, Senator Alfredo
Zayas and Gen. Menocal that the con-
ferences would be preliminary and
that all would be heard again. Vice
Pres. Mendez Capote was given an
appointment for Thursday forenoon
and Senator Zayas for the afternoon.
After the hearings Sec. Taft said
that it was evident that the mission
| upon which he came would require
| more time than he had anticipated
| before his arrival. He estimated that
10 days would be required to COM
plete his errand, but he could not say
whether or not it would be necessary
to visit insurgent camps or other
cities.
A detachment of 800 rural guards
has been sent to Marianao, which
hitherto has not been especially pro-
| tected.
After his interview with Messrs.
Taft and Bacon, VicePres. Mendez
| Capote said the government was alb
solutely opposed to any plan which
| involves new elections.
During Sec. Taft's visit to Pres.
r'el,-.s> aorIinr- in the daY. the latter
spoke freely of the situation, and the
future possibilities, adding that in the
contingency of a general election be-
ing ordered, he would not feel that it
would be consistent in him to continue
in office as president, and that he
would resign at once. No member of
the government, Pres. Palma said,
would be willing to concede to the
proposition for general election un-
| der any circumstances.
Detachments of marines and sailors
from the U. S. warships have been
landed at Cienfuegos for the protec-
tion of the Solead. Constancia and
Hormiguero American sugar estates.
The city is fairly quiet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22
Women Eouaht to Finish.

Brazil, Ind.-Mrs. Cora McKenna
and Mrs. Sarah Foster had been quar-
reling and nagging each other for
many weeks, and several times have
appeared in court charging each other
with assault and battery. The hus-
lands, grown weary of the quarrels,
at last agreed to take them to a field
nearby and let them fight to fin
ish.
1t was arranged that they should
engage in a straight, stand-up, knock
down bout, according to the rules of
the prize ring. They dressed for the
contest and for many rounds adhered
to the rules, but finally they got mad
and the affair ended in a rough-and-
tumble scrimmage, the husbands par
ticipating
Mrs. Foster dealt the blow that put
her antagonist down and out. The
latter's husband, then seeing his wife
with a black eye, struck Mrs. Foster.
All the parties were arrested and put
under bonds to appear when the wom-
ems wounds are healed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22
Postoffloe Insnector Shot.

Cornish, Me.-In a battle with three
men, supposed to be the burglars
who broke into the postoffice at Bridg-
ton, Tuesday night. Postoffice Inspec-
tor Robinson of Portland was shot in
the thigh early Wednesday morning.
The wound is not serious
Postofice Inspector Robinson, ac-
companied by two deputy sheriffs, had
been waiting at the West Baldwin sta
tion in the belief that the burglars
might jump the midnight freight
bound from Portland to Lunenburg.
His theory proved to be correct, for
shortly before the train arrived three
men came out of the woods and took
up a position beside the track.
The officers attempted to arrest them,
but the men resisted, and, drawing re-
volvers, opened fire upon the inspec-
tor and the two deputies.
The officers returned the fire and the
three suspects took to the woods. Dur
Ing the conflict Inspector Robinson
received a flesh wound in the thigh.
A posse Of deputies and citizens was
organized Immediately and thorough
search of the woods was begun. 1t was
believed that the capture of the sus-
pects was matter of few hours only.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22
Few Europeans Missing.

Hongkong, China.-The typhoon
which swept this port destroying a
great number of vessels and causing
much loss of life, was of a local ma
ture. 1t came suddenly and without
warning. The observatory had pre-
dicted moderate winds.
Half an hour after the gun signal
had been fired the storm was at its
height. 1t lasted two hours.
1t is estimated that 5000 Chinese
lost their lives in the typhoon. Re
ports are hourly increasing the mortal
ity.
Most of the damage done was
wrought on the Kowloon peninsula
The losses are estimated at several
million dollars. More than 1000 sam
pans and junks are missing from
Hongkong alone. Wharves were swept
away and houses collapsed The mill
tary barracks are in ruins.
Only a few Europeans are missing.
No reports are on hand to show how
the fishing fleets and the ships outside
the harbor Jared.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-22
President Was Impressed.

Washington, d. C.-Pay Director
Rogers of the navy, who has recently
been designated to succeed Paymaster
Harris, is said to be one of the very
few officers eligible to appointment
as chief of the bureau, who did not
have an application on file asking for
the place, or whose friends had not
interested themselves in his behalf.
President Roosevelt, in looking over
the list of eligibles, was impressed
with the fact that Pay Director Rog-
ers had not applied for the place, and
at once caused letter to be written
to him asking him If he would accept
the place.
The letter was the first intims ton
Mr.. Rogers had that he was being con.
sidered.