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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19

r YOU are a man forty years old or
over and will stop to think OF
your friends who have made
good" in life you will know that
the majority Of the 'make-gooders''
are those who came from obscure and
humble beginnings.
Rudolph Heig. of the New York
Newsboys' Home. has counted up the
number Of his boys" who have made
good. and the result is surprising 10
those who see possibilities for ad-
vancement only for those who are
academy taught or college bred. He
tells us that twenty-One of his boys
have become ministers of the Gospel.
eighty-four teachers and high school
superintendent. fifteen have developed
into first-class journalists. one has be-
come governor of a State and two
are members Of Congress. There are
a large number of attorneys, mer-
chants statesmen. judges. bankers. and
good all-around clerks.
These boys did not have the best
opportunity in life for making good.
but they made a genuine success in
spite of adverse circumstances.
Have YOU ever thought OF the real
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-19
NeWSboUS who Have Become Famous
b JOHN ANDERSON JAYNE.

meaning Of the word success? Accord
ing TO one of our best etymOlogists il
means "a coming out from under.
These boys have come out from
under ia a remarkable way.
Now, stop and think for a while Of
the number OF boys that you knew
when you were boy who were news
les on the street
When you hear cigarette-smOkinE.
hands-in-the-pocket giIl-ogling beer
drinking. nwise young men saying
There is 10 chance for young man. q"
just point II the men you know v no
had but little chance; you tell these
young mon of what others have done
and say TO these young men this: IF
you are not a success in life it's your
own fault. You can be a success if
YOU will. It's up to you and up to no
one else. You viii be what you will
be
Horace Greeley was the poorest boy
who ever entered New York. You
know what he did
Thomas A. Edison made a poor ap-
pearance wearing his linen buster in
the cold winter in Boston. You know
what he aid.
Abraham Lincoln had tremendously
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interfered with your personal inter
ests-yOur financial lnterests-you.
with so many millions you can't count
them" Scornfully she added: Come
out into the light-fght in the open.
At least, let him know who his enemy
is"
'Stop-stop-not another word" he
cried impatiently. you have diagnosed
the disease What of the remedy? Are
you prepared to reconstruct human
nature?
Confronting each other, their eyes
met and he regarded her without re-
sentiment. almost with tenderness. He
felt strangely drawn towards this
woman who had defied and accused
him, and made him see the world in n
new light
I don't deny. he admitted reluct-
antly, that things seem to be as you
describe them. but It Is part Of the pro-
cess Of evolution
NO" she protested, 1T is the work
Of God,
1T Is evolutioni" he insisted.
"Ah, that's it," she retorted. you
evolve new ideas. new schemes, new
tricks-yOu all worship different gods
BOQS OF your own making.
He was about 10 reply when there
was a commotiOn at the door and
Theresa entered, followed by man
servant to carry down the trunk.
THE cab is downstairs. Miss" said
the maid.
Ryder waved them away imperiouE-
~. He had something further 10 say
which he did not care for servants TO
hear. Theresa and the man precipi-
lately withdrew, not understanding,
but obeying with alacrity a master
who never brooked delay in the execu-
ton Of his orders Shirley. indignant,
looked to him for an explanation.
You don't need them" he exclaimed
with a quiet smile IN which was a
shade of embarrassment. II came
here TO tell you that Il He stopped
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THE CARS SPEECHES"

Russia's Gar sometimes makes laugh
able comments on official dispatches that
pass through his hands. Last year an
official report was laid before his ma
Jesty as 10 the large number of revoi-
vers and arms that were reaching the
Russian revolutionists through Finnish
and other ports. Upon the margin OF
this dispatch the absolute ruler of 49,
100000 subjects inscribed the significant
words bad business. and the com
ment stands printed in the imperial
archives. collected edition OF the
autocrats speeches has also been pub
lished lately One speech is: II must
think about that" Another is: Il
drink" A Third: Thank you"
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we've both gone. Then come up again
presently"
The stratagem succeeded admirably
Jefferson gave the door a vigorous pull
and John Ryder stood quiet. waiting
for the girl to emerge from her sane
tuary. He did not have 70 walt long.
The door soon opened and Shirley
came out slowly. She had her hat on
and wac drawing on her gloves. for
through her window she had caught
a glimpse OF the cab standing at the
curb. She started on seeing Ryder
standing there motionless, and she
would have retreated, had he not in
tercepted her.
81 wish to speak TO you, Miss-Ross-
more" he began.
81 have nothing to say" answered
Shirley. frigidly.
why did you do this2" he asked.
holding out the eheque.
Because do not want your
money" she replied. with hsuteur.
It's yours-you earned It, he said.
mo, I came here hoping TO influence
you to help my father. The work I
did was part of the plan. It happened
10 ldAA lily way. NocAA - - "a AAA'NN@-~
to get to your heart
But 1t is yours. please take it. 1t.
will be useful"
NO" she said scornfully. Il can't
tell you how low 1 should fall in my
own estimation II I took your money!
Money! she added. with ringing con-
tempt. why. that's all there is 10
you! It's your god, Shall I make your
god my god7 No. thank you, Mr.
Ryder
Am I as bad as that?" he asked
wistfuIly.
you are as bad as thatr' she an
swered decisively.
$50 bad that I contaminate even
good money!" He spoke lightly but
she noticed that he WINGED
Money itself is nothing" replied the
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you've gained your point, your father
is to be restored TO you. you'll marry
the man you lover
I'm so happy murmured Shirley
Il don't deserve IT, 1 had no faith
Ryder released her and took out his
watch.
4 leave in fifteen minutes for Wash
ington." he said VIII you trust me
70 go aIone?"
i trust you gladly she answered,
smiling at him. 4 shall be grateful
10 you for letting me convert you
you won me over last night he re-
joined. when you put up that fight
for your father ! made up my mind
that a girl so loyal to her father would
be loyal 10 her husband You think. 20
he went on. that do not love my son
you are mistaken 1 do love him and
] want him 10 be happy. I am cap
able Of more affection than people
think. II is Wall Street" he
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with an effort he said slowly: An
hour ago I had Senator Roberts on thu
LONG distance telephone. and I'm going
TO Washington It's all right about
your father The matter will &c
dropped. You've beaten me: I ac-
knowledge it. You're the first living
soul who ever has beaten John Bur
kett Ryder,
Shirley started forward with a cry
of mingled Joy and surprise. Could she
believe her ears2 Was It possible that
the dreaded Colossus had capitulated
and that she had saved her father?
Had the forces Of right and justice
prevailed. after all2 Her face trans
figured. radiant she exclaimed breath
lessly:
What Mr.. Ryder. you mean that
you are going TO help my father
mot for MS sake-for yours, ne
answered frankly.
Shirley hung her head. In her mo-
-ment Of triumph she was sorry Tor
all the hard things she had said TO
this nan. She held out her hand 10
him.
Forgive me-" she said gently. 1T
was FOR nv father 1 had no faith. i
thought your heart was OF stone.
Impulsively Ryder drew her 70 him,
he clasped her two hands in his. and
looking down at her kindly. he said
awkwardly:
so II was-so it was! You accom-
plished the miracle. It's the first time
I've acted on pure sentiment. Let me
tell you something Good sentiment
is bad business and good business Is
bad sentiment-thats why rich man
IS generally supposed 10 have such
hard tim getting into the Kingdom
OF Heaven" He laughed and went en-
i've given ten millions apiece to three
universities. Do you think I'm fool
enough 10 suppose 1 can buy my way?
But that's another matter. I'm going
to Washington on behalf Of your fati.-
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girl. "its the spirit that gives 1.-THE
spirit that receives it. the spirit that
earns ii. the spirit that spends H.
Money helps to create happiness. Il
also creates misery. It's an engine OF
destruction when not properly used,
it destroys individuals as it does ma
tons. 1t has destroyed you. for it has
warped your soGli''
"Go on he laughed bitterly, Il like
to hear you
mo you don't, Mr.. Ryder, no you
don't. for deep down i'm your heart YOU
know that I am speaking the truth.
Money and the power it gives you. has
dried up the well-springs of your
heart:
He affected to be highly amused At
her words. but behind the mask Of
callous Indifference the man suffered.
Her words scared him as with a red
hot iron. She went on:
I'm the barbaric ages they fought
for possession. but they fought openly.
The feudal barons fought for what
they stole. but It was fair fight
They didn't strike in the dark At
least, they gave man a chance for
his life But when you modern barons
OF industry don't like legislation YOU
destroy it, when you don't like your
Judges you remove them. when a com
.,etitor outbids you. you squeeze him
out of commercial existence, You
have no hearts. you are machines.
and you are towards. for you fight
unfairly"
1T is not true. it is not true" he
protested.
1T is true" she insisted hotly. "a
few hours ago. in cold blood you
doomed my father TO what is certain
death. because you decided it was
political necessity In other words. he
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poor opportunities. You know what
he did
Here is the truth: A "newsie" or
any other boy can make good" If he
is honest, conscientious. courteous.
and determined With these qualihca-
lions and characteristics he is bound
20 succeed
The man who is forty wears old
knows this.
The man under twenty had better
learn the lesson that the man OF
forty knows
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added bitterly. that has crushed all
sentiment out Of me"
Shirley laughed nervously, almost
Eysterically-
Il want TO laugh and I feel like
crying" she cried. What viii Jeffer-
son say-how happy he viii be-
How are you going TO tell him. =
inquired Ryder uneasily.
Il shall tell him that his dear. good
father has relented and
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4
author was always hlSHlS
thought Of
Il knew him. writes this former
nevsnaper man. when he was re-
nortsr for the Virginia Enterprise He
was frequently down at Gold HliI'
New. picking up any items tnat ne
could find. He was considerable OF
hot air orator even then. although his
blasts then did not reach farther than
Carson City. whereas now they have
spread over a large part of the world.
..One evening Twain was expatiat-
inc at great length in saloon at the
Hul as 10 what he would do with any
footpads who dared TO stop him
Those were the days when people in
that section Of the country suffered
q good deal from that sort of thing.
especially on the hill between US and
Carson City
wei. Twain was telling a crowd Of
MS what he would do If he were held
up. The boys knew him pretty well;
50 they decided 10 put his bravery 10
the test. That very night. on his way
back therefore, they halted him. and
i'm about u minute relieved him of his
GOLD watch and chain. which he valued
very highly, and of all the money that
he he'd about him. Instead OF draw
ing his gun 10 defend him. the boys
reported that he was about TO get
down on his knees and beg for his life.
The next morning all OF the stolen
goods were returned TO his room IL
things, but he only made a fool Of
how he had been trfcked. he got sore
about IL. and threatened all sorts %
things, but he only made food or
himself By his threats and his sore
headedness- Everyone laughed at
him: the joke was on him. and he
was SION glad to keep quiet about IL.
But he was mad about the affair for
q long time
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as If unable to find words. while
Shirley gazed at him in utter astonish-
ment Al" he went on finally. YOU
have made II very hard for me to
speak" Aeain he paused and then
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er because I-want you TO marry my
son. Yes. 1 want you in the family.
close TO us I want your respect, my
girl. 1 want your love want TO
earn Il. ! know 1 can't buy II. There's
n weak spot in every mans armour
and this Is rnine-I always want what
I can't get. and I can't get your love
unless I earn IT,"
Shirley remained pensive. Her
thoughts were out on Long Island. at
Massapequa. She was thinking OF their
Joy when they heard the news-her
father. her mother and Stott. She
was thinking of the future. bright and
glorious with promise again. now that
the dark clouds were passing away.
She thought of Jefferson. and a soft
light came into her eyes as she fore
saw a happy wifehood shared with
him.
why so sober" demanded Ryder,
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THE END
They Got the
Laugh On Young
Mark TWain

CCORDING 10 a Westerner.
who knew Mark Twain in the
early days. the now famous
author was always hiShly
rNorrChr 81
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
HOW MRS. CLAYTON
 PASSED AWAY Former Pine Bluff Woman's s Death Was Very Sudden Died Before Medical Aid Arrived
WAS ILL FEW DAYS
Her Condition Was Not Considered Serious and Her Death Was Great ShOck-B0dy Taken to Pennsyl- ySn3a,

Being awakened by his wife gasp ing for breath, Harry Clayton, of the Fort Worth baseball club, found her in dying condition, early last night, and before medical aid could be summoned. she expired. without speaking to anyone, says the Fort Smith Times-Record.
 Mrs. Clayton had been i'll for the past few days and had been under medical treatment, but her condi- tiOn was not considered in the least serious. In fact she left her room between and o'clock yesterday afternon for a walk.
 Her husband returned from yes tetrday aftetrnoon's ball game greatly fatigued and shortly after supper he decided to retire. This was about 8 o'clock. At about o'clock he was awakened by gasp ing sounds, to find his wife dying. Physicians were somewhat puzzled over her somewhat sudden denise, but heart failure was ascribed as the cause of her death.
 Mrs. Clayton was 26 years of age, and was, before her marriage, Miss Jessie Tesler of Renova, Pa. MT. Clayton's home IS at Williamsport, Pa, and he is playing his second season with the Panther ball club of this city. MT. and Mrs. Clayton and little 4-year-old daughter, boarded at 300 East Fourth street, where the death occurred. They have no relatives in Texas.
 The remains were embalmed and will shipped tonight for Renova, Pa. for interment. MT. Clayton and the little daughtetr, the only sur viving child, will accompany the re- mains.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
WATERMELON
 TIME AT HAND
A Carload of the Luscious Friut Ar rives From Texas, and the Picka.
 ninnies Are Happy.

A carload of watermelons was re- ceived in the city yesterday from the coast and our colored population IS especially happy. They were shipped to the Knox-Lefar Commission Com pany from Falfurris, Texas.
 If one really wants to see and study the South, he should visit it during the watermelon season. The great and abiding love of the watermelon-yea, even high regard and profound re- spect-is the one touch of nature that makes all Dixie kin. The negroes all love the melon, and the whites are not above 1t. It ushers in the dream time of the alleged benighted African and presages the bursting into bloom of a vision of his earthly paradise The watermelon season grows and ex- pands serenely and amid restful calm, and it glides into the 'possum period, with ripening persimmons, luscious
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24

sweet potatoes, and frost-kissed pump kins like a deep river on it's way to the sea. The watermelon levels rank and station and brings to a common ground of understanding two races that are progressing very nicely, side by side, despite the agitation concern ing their relations which exists hun dreds of miles away. From the time the first melon appears until the last 'possum bites the dust, all will be serene in Dixie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
w. s. GRANT AND
 FAMILY MOVE HERE

w. s. Grant, who has been connect the past several years, has accepted a position with the Pine Bluff Courier, and leaves for that city today. Mir. Grant goes alone to Pine Bluff, but will be followed by his family later. AS citizens of this city MT. Grant and family have made a number of friends. In the change the city loses an honest, honorable citizen, together with his family, and Pine Bluff gains a man of value to the community TeXarkana Courier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 PICNIC TUESDAY

Carr Memorial church will give a Sunday school picnic Tuesday, June 25, at Forest Park. The church will also give a free ride on street cars to all the Sunday school pupils from the First ward school building to Forest park and return. An enjoy able time is anticipated. Others are invited to join them and enjoy the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24

Are you dull and stupid? Do you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours? You need a few doses of that great system regulator, Prickley Ash Bitters. For reviving strength and energy, increasing the capacity of the body for work. it is 8 remedy of the highest order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
MOZLEYiS LEMON ELIXIR.

Cured me of a long-standing case of chills and fever by using two bot ties. J. c. STANLEY.
 EnelaNer p. T. Va. & Ga. R. R.
 All drussAts sell pr Mozley's Lemon Elixir. 6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
VAN VALKENBURG
 IS LOCAL AGENT

Yates Van Valkenburg was ap- pointed local agent for the Rem- ington typewriter Saturday after noon, by John McRaven, the state agent for the Remington Typewrit CT Company. MT. McRaven was in the city Saturday looking for some one to take the agency here, and luckily he found MT. Van Valken- burg. MT Van Valkenburg already has quite an extensive insurance business in this city, as we'll as oth- CT interests
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24

Wanted, colored cook for small family. Call s70 old phone or Russell Grocery Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24

If warm v Mther makes you fel weary you may be sure your system needs cleansing. Use Prickly Ash Bitters before the hot weather ar. rives; i. will put the stomach, liver and bowels in order and help yol through the heated term.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-24
ESTRAY NOTICE.
DAILY PASSENGER SERVICE.

Effective l. the Pine Bluf One dark gray mustang
 is operating short mane; white br and Benton double bar the hip; hands high; doing freight build and in ness whatever A.. MEYER, State and GEO w. THOMAS G. F. A. aned receive reward
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
LAKESIDE WINS
FOURTH CONTEST
That Team and Hermitage Golf
Club Tie in Championship
Series.
WIN BY BUT SINGLE POINT
Hermitage Players Give Rivals a
Splendid Struggle for the
Honors.
WIN BY BUT SINGLE POINT

Lakeside and Hermitage golf teams
met yesterday at Lakeside for the
fourth game in the series Of five IN
their tournament for the Richmond
championship. Lakeside Won by. a sim
ing, which was used, showing l6 points
for Lakeside to Is for Hermitage.
The fifth, and deciding game. Will
be played on the grounds of the Her
mitage Club next Saturday. Interest
in this series OF games has been keen
from the very. inception OF the con \.
test. and the final game promises to
excel In interest everything ever be-
fore attempted in the way Of golf in
Richmond.
Forty-four men are. listed to play
next Saturday, and whether Lakeside
or Hermitage win the deciding game
the pleasure and sport that the mem ,elr
4 from the games will make the con
| test memorable one and great!
heighten interest in the sport. Thu
names of the contestants for next Sat
] urday. and how they will be matchet
/ Will be published during the week
/ The list of players and, the point:
| are as follows:
Teams aud Scores.
Lakeside-W. II. Palmer, Jr.. 9: II
K. Ellyson, 0; DR.. William, Fleming. 2
Lang. o; Is, NJ. Pilcher, 3; ". Johnston
i 1; Levin Joynes. 8; James w. Young
| 0; L. Nj. Judklns. dc.
/. Hermitage-John W. Atkinson, l;
Dr.. s. 3. Moon. 3; 6. Harrison, l; 9. z Z
Keesee. 2; ]. L. Anderson, 0; Jane!
/ Mullen 2; Tucker Harrison, O.; John B
4 Young, 8; C. p. CABOT, 2r15.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
CITY'S
TRACK REOPENS
For the First Time in Seven
Years Running Races
Are Had.

NEW YORK. August 10.-For the
first time in eight years thoroughbred
race-horses were seen In action to-day
at the Empire City Race-Track near
Yonkers. Since 1900 nothing but trot-
ting events have been held on this
course, but the Empire City Trotting
Club succeeded In getting dates from
the Jockey Club and inaugurated a
midsummer meeting, which will last
eighteen days. Six races made up an
interesting program, a great many
Western horse-owners being repre-
sented. Only two first choices won.
Summaries:
First race-sx furlongs-ColoquS
(5 to y won. Gold Proof Is to y sec
ond, Diamond C to y third. Time
1903 Id.
Second race--ave and a half fur
longs-Bounding Elk q to p won
Bephoebe GEO to ~ second, Miss MAJ
zon! (5 to y third, Time, :O7 AS
Third race-Empire City handicap
one mile-Prince Ahmed q to
Won Cederstrom 60 to p second
Topsy Robinson q to % third. Time
| 1:4O3-5.
Fourth race--hve and q half fur
longs--Handbridge G. to 81 won
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
.KEENE'S UNBEATEN
COLT is winner.
Great Two-Year-old Colin Out
foots Uncle-A Grand
Race.
-
GREAT DAY FOR FAvoRITEs
The Winners Were Picked by the
Talent in Practically Every
Race.
GREAT DAY FOR FAvoRlTEs
Race.

SARATOGA, N. Y. August 10.-James
r. Keenc's Colin the undefeated two
year-od Of the year, to-day added an
other rich stake to his already long
list when he won the Saratoga special.
six furlongs. at Saratoga Opposed to
him was Uncle, who was recently sold
| for 10000. Colin was always a 2 to 5
shot 1t was grand race. and when
| Colin returned to the stand he was
given q rousing cheer. The two colts
broke head and head and ran like
a team to well into the stretch. Here.
colin slowly drew away and won by
/ a length and half. Summaries:
| First race, sellng-seven furlongs-
| Tom McGrath (even) first, Faust q to
2) second. 1nquisitor $50 to y third.
Thine. 1:25.
/ Second race-the North American
tmodore F'ontane III to lo) first
/ Rocket & to y second. Time. 6:22
I One fell; only three starters.
4 Third--the Saratoga special; six
i furlongs--Colin e to 81. first, Uncle
Hda to s. second. Time, 1:12. Two
4 starters.
i Fourth race-the Travers stakes: one
mile and quarter-Gill a to 81 first
'fGolf Ball (even) second, Corkhill (25 tc
.El) third. Time, 2:O7.
Fifth race, selling; five and hall
4 furlongs-Marbles Is to ID first, Ten.
4 ancy by Courtesy ESQ to VI ID second
James T. Brady q to 81 third. Time
.I1:O7.
i sixth race-one mile and three-six.
teentlls-Cairngorm az to 81 frs
Tourenne IL to y second Gallavan
. 60 to % third. Time, 1859 is.