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Atmoanherlc Welqht.

At the sea level, with the barometer marking 30 inches and the thermom eter 32 degrees F., cubic foot of pure dry air weighs about 565 grains troy. The weight of a cubic foot of water vapor under the same conditions is only 852 grains. When vapor is mixed with dry air, therefore, the resulting compound Is lighter-that is to say. damp air Is lighter than dry air. In stormy weather the air Is lighter than 1t Is in fair weather and not heavier, as many persons suppose. When smoke hangs about the surface of the earth, it shows that the air Is lighter than the smoke. When the air is dry. 1t is heavier than the smoke, and the latter therefore ascends. The weight of the earth's atmosphere, or, In othc- words, the pressure exerted upon th5; earth by the atmosphere. Is about the same as would be exerted by a flood of water thirty-three feet in height over the globe. At the sea level the pressure of the atmosphere Is about fifteen pounds to the square inch. :. man of ordinary size thus bears all thc time a pressure of about 30,000 pounds, but he does not feel 1t, because the pressure is exerted in every direction above, below and around him-and be- cause his body is filled with air and other fluids that press outward, thus maintaining a state of equilibrium.
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We're All Leather Eaters.

And then," said the arctic explorer. "I ate my leather belt"
 Pooh, what of that? Every mothers son of us eats a pair of shoes year.
 The explorer drowned. "This," he be- gan, "is no laughing
 But the scientist interrupted him, Y am not testing, sir. l speak the so!enlu truth. What is leather? Is it not allu- men and tannin? Well, when you atl2 milk to your tea or coffee, the tanisin of the one and the albumen of tbs other unite, and leather results. Tha leather is in minute particles Novci'' theless it is there. And down 1t goes. All who drink tea or coffee daily" ths scientist concluded. consume in a year enough leather to make pair oS shoes"
 The explorer sneered. ITO resume" he said. 'I then ate the lining off," etc Exchange. ,t
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Ahead, Yet Behind.

The nervous foreigner got up nnn went back to the conductor of the street car. EV
 "Pardong, ln'sieur," said he, "but zrr car, he run so slow, and why, If yon pleeze? Ees it not SOP"
 "Yep,' replied the conductor. "Na can't help 1t, though. You see. the car ahead Is behind"
 The foreigners eyes opened wider. Would you mind saying him againT. he asked apologetically. z-s.H |.
 q say" replied the conductor; Dpde,- than before. that the car ahead is be- hind. Scc:'
 The foreigner returned to his s,at "Zee car-r'r ahead. he ees behinSg" said he to himself. ."rMost wonderful. most astonishing Is zls country!:- Judge.
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AT THE CHURCHES.
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First Baptist Church.

At the morning service the pas tor will be assisted by Rev. R. G. Bowers of Little Rock, who will preach the sermon. The pastors subject for the evening service: ''The Last Will of the Great Bene- factor Sunday school 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. 6:3O D. m All are cordially invited to attend these services. H.t
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envelope with name on it and drop it in the collection basket next Sunday, If not convenient to pay it next Sunday please put slip of paper in stating what you will pay. By so doing you will confer great favor upon the pastor in saving him a great amount of work, and enable hi to emNoy that time otherwise.
 Cordially
 w. C. WATSON
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Lakeside Methodist Church.

At Lakeside Methodist church, corner Fifteenth and Olive street, the Pastor, Reverend w. c. Wat son will preach this morning on the Heavenly Workers and the Earthly Watchers" and at 7:45 p. m. An Acquaintance With God" All the other services as usual. Al
 Conference will soon be here and it is time. the conference benevolen- ces are paid. The pastor kindly requests all the members to pat
 their assessents for this fund in an
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Hawley Memorial Church.

Preaching at II a. I'll. and 7:3O D. m. by the pastor Reverend J. D. May. The revival services is to be continued for several days. After Tuesday Reverend J. D. Hammond of Maiden, Mo-, will do the preach ing. We are .expecting great things from God. All are invited to attend and all Christians are urg- ed to assist in the services. Dur ing the week the hour of service will be at 3 in tn afternoon and 7:3O in the evening.
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Her First Birth.

Black Sarah was busily employed about our northern kitchen. remarked prominent housekeeper, when I hs occasion to go out there and by way of being pleasant said:
 "You are from the south. are you not, Sarah"'
 Law, yes, miss" was, the answer.
 Born in the south" I continued.
 Originally bawn in Richmond. miss," was the astonishing reply Reader Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-13

Mrs. Madge Walker accompanied by two young ladies whose names we failed to get, came down from Pine Bluff last Saturday afternoon returning to Pine Bluff Sunday Rison herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-13
Her Fear.

A little girl remarked to her mother, "I am not alraid in the dark"
 "Of course not" said the mother T was afraid once, though, when l went into the pantry to get tart" she added.
 "What were you afraid of?"
 "I was afraid I would not find the tarts," was the reply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-13

Miss Lime Belle Weber, a popu- lar young lady of Texarkana, arriv- ed in this city Saturday afternoon to be a guest of Miss Nettie Grace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-13

Our young friend Leo Goodrich, "a popular young man has accepted a position with the Puddephatt Furniture Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, and left yesterday for that place. Lev is. one of our best boys and<w recommend him to the--4people of Pine Bluff, f,-WaverlY Sentinel, Way .erly, Tenn.
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Lutheran Church.

The Evangelical Lutheran Trin- ity church, 112O East Sixth avenue will hold German services at 1o:45 a. m. and English services at 7:30 D. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. All are welcome to attend.
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The Graphic is authorized to an ncunce the engagement in Rich.
 mord, Va, of Miss Marianna Tru- lo.k White, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. s. B. White, to George A, Lake,. prominent real estat: dealer of Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk. The marriage vii occur october 30, at the home 0!
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Ohio Street Baptist Church.

J. s. Rogers, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30. Subject of morn ing sermon Enlargement. B. Y. F.; U. meeting at 6:30. At 7:3O Dr.. R. G. Bowers of Little Rock will preach. The public is cordially invited.
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The SquaiI.

"Where do you suppose that squall is coming from:" asked the amateur yachtsman. "l don't know." replied the head of a small but obstreperous family. unless 1t is coming from tho cradle of the deep."-Baltimore Amer
 ican. 4...,.. ..=
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No Need to Cry.

Don't cry, Buster," said Jack aftets the catastrophe. Napoleon didn't cry every time his brother hit him acct dentally on the eye"
 "I know that" retorted Buster. "Na poleon did all the hittin' on tho Ar---
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Christian Science Service.

Sunday II a. m., subject Doe trines of Atonement." Wednesday evening meetings, 8 o'clock. Read ing room same address. s Visitors welcome. 10S Pine street.
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SOCIETY.
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The betrothment of Miss Nettie Byrd and MT. Hardee c. Kilgore was happily announced at a luncheon ten dered Miss Byrd and ten young lady friends at the Byrd residence yester- day afternoon by Mrs. P. P. Byrd The affair was one of the most unique and elaborate of afternoon af- fairs ever given in this City. The course luncheon was a feature of the afternoon, after which each guest at the table drew a Brides rose from beautiful bouquet in the center of the table. Tn two of these roses were the names of Miss Byrd and Hardee Kill gore. When they were drawn from the bouquet it proved an agreeable surprise to the guests. Miss Byrd was showered with congratulations and good wishes. An orchestra add ed to the festivities with the sweet est of music.
 Miss Byrd and Mr. kilgore are to be married at high noon on Tues day, October 29. The affair is to be a quiet home wedding, it to be solemn ized at the Byrd residence. Miss Byrd is a popular society girl of this city. She is the daughter of Ml and Mrs. P. P. Byrd, two of Pine Bluffs most highly esteemed residents. She is accomplished and has been a social favorite since making her debut just one year ago. MT. Kilgore holds a lucrative and responsible position with the Bank of Pine Bluff. He came to this city from Alabama several years ago and has won many friends by his genial manner and energetic business methods. The Graphic joins with their many friends in wishing them, in ad- vance, along life of health, happiness and prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-10-13

The young ladies club of the First Methodist church met yesterday af- ternoon with Mrs. J. F. Simmons on West Sixth avenue. The club was recognized for the year.
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Carr Memorial Church.

Services at Firt ward school build ing at II a. m. held by the. pastor
 Reverend R.. A. McClintock, Sun day school at 9:45 a. m. All are cordially invited to attend our ser vices .. s"t -I - :.,
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FOR RENT.

Rooms of any description ill the twin houses son Beech street, 117-121. Also a house to- rent. Enquire at 123. Mrs. Meyer.
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A swarm of bees contains from 10 900 to 10000 in natural state, in { hive from 80.OO1 to 10000 bees.
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First M. E. Church South.

First M. E. Church SOuth.
 Reverend T. Y. Ramsey, pastor. Sunday school 9:30, c. o. Huber, superintendent. Service II a. m. 7:3O D. m. by the pastor A cor dial welcome awaits all corners. EveryDody invited.
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7, Mrs. A. B. Graves has returned
 from visit to her daughter, Mrs.
 Fl. E. Webster in TeXarkana. /
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The Musical Coterie will hold it's Initial meeting of the fall season at the Temple next Wednesday mor1- Ing
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The John McAlmont Chapter o' the D. A. R. met with Mrs. J. P Angell on State street yesterday.
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Miss Willie Hooker of Wabbaseka is in the city, the guest of MT. and Mrs. F. B. .Tomlinson.
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A skating party will be one of the features at the Bluff City Rink Friday night. s. F. Hilzheim, Jr., has the list and many of the society people will participate. Already more than twenty-five couples are listed
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the '. ide-elect's brother, Doyle c Ahlte in Washington D. c.
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Mrs. M. c. Cross is home from a visit to Hot Springs.
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The Japanese party at the Bluff City Rink Friday night was one of the most unique affairs given in this city since the ablishment of of the rinks here. Many society people attended and the manner in which Miss Sallie Alexander and Mrs. Angie Hanson acquitted them selves in leading the Japanese march, merits much praise. s. E. Winfield, a newcomer to this city, who is an expert at skating, had the affair in charge. The largest crowd of society people that has visited the rink this season were present.
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W. N Hudson, the popular cash fer of the Bank of Pine Bluff, has returned from a delightful visit to friends in Texas. It is stated that he found the country veritable Palestine.
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uURPpY-uaRT|U
 DRY GOODS CO.

Presents for your considera- tion the following Fall Mod el which pictures to you one the most popular high class suits which are individual, exclusive styles, made Of broadcloth, French serge, chiffon Panama and Fancy
 Suitings .$15.00 to $35.OO
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
WOMEN IN PANIC AT FIRE.
Leap from Tenemcnt-Onc Taken to
the Hospital.

New York, Dec. 25.-Thcre was not much
Of fire in the tenement house al q Min
eta lane to-day, but it occasioned so
much excitement that had it not been for
the activity OF the fircmen there would
have been several deaths.
The fire started in a wood shed in the
rear of the tenement. Smoke floated up
through the house and awakened Amelia
Black, an aged woman. With a cry of
alarm she went TO the rear fire escape and
leaped, and landed in the yard with a
broken leg and internal injuries.
The old woman's cry awakened other
tenants. Hanna Morton ran to the rear
fire escape on the second floor and leaped.
Then came Oleda Williams from the
same floor. who also jumped into the
yard. These We're not badly hurt
When the firemen came the smoke had
filed the house, but the stairway was
free from flame The fremen made their
way from one floor to the other, and
found half dozen negro women uncon-
scious from fright and smoke.
BY this time the fire had got from
the shed TO the tenement The firemer
had a hard fight to keep the blaze from
destroying the entire building Amelia
Black was the only person taken to the
hospital. The others were treated and
! remained at home. The loss was about
5000
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
HANGS BY FOOT IN TUNNEL.
Comrades Unable TO Rescue LabOrer
for Half an Hour.

New York, Dec. 25-For half an hour
Samuel Cassock. tunnel worker of 81
Clinton avenue. Naspeth. hung head
down In the McAdoo tunnel at Ninth
street and Sixth avenue to-day, with his
left ankle imprisoned in the air lock and
a score Of comrades unable 20 release
him.
Cassock has been working in the tun-
mel for a long time. He has seen men
killed and injured. Only a few weeks
ago he had a finger cut off In the air
locks, but even this didn't frighten him.
Time for relief came for him about .
oclock this morning. and he started up
through the locks 20 the surface. other
workmen were with him. but they were
careful CassOck was the last TO climb
into the first lock, when suddenly the
big iron door slammed shut. The door
struck Cassock on the head, and sent
him through the opening toward the bot
tom Of the pit. As the door closed il
fastened about his ankle, and there he
hung yelling for help
Workmen in the bottom Of the tunnel
tried 10 raise the door with their shoul-
ders. but this was impossible Then they
used jacks. but could not bulge il. A
message was got 10 The engineer and
the door was raised and Cassock's body
fell into the arms OF the waiting work
men.
Cassock was taken to New York Hos
pitaL The doctors say the chances are
he viii lose his left foot.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
BURGLARS LOOT WITH A CAB
Tell Servant They Will Get Police
and Thus Escape.
Adopt Clever Ruse To Gain Admis-
sion 40 HOmes-IOre Robberies
Blamed on Them.

New York. Dec. 25.--No trace has been
found Of the three daring, weIl-dressed
burglars who travel about the city in a
cab. and whose latest victim IS John j.
Knox, broker. of No. So East Seventy
sixth street. From his home the gang
/ secured loot valued AT $1,000 yesterday.
/ The police are Of the opinion that II the
men can be run to earth several other
robberies can be traced 10 them.
/ The three entered the Knox house
through a basement window, ascended 10
the dining-room. and piled the silverware
/ they found there in a sack.
When they went out by n rear window
| they scaled q fence to the yard next
/ door and entered that house by forcing
/ the window OF q buffers pantry. They
! had left open Mr.. Knox's rear window.
Entering the second house which Is the
/ residence Of Miss Mary a. Barnes. they
lighted her dininS-room gas jets and
spread "a tablecloth on the floor,
They were piling silverware on il when
a servant. who was in the basement
heard them. She screamed and her out
/ cry was followed by sashes being raised
all along the block.
! The servant hurried out Of the house
]
/ Of q policeman.
/ The burglars retreated from Miss
/ Barnes rear windows, Te-entered Mr.
/ Knox's diniuE-rOom. picked up the sack
{ that contained his silver and lugged it q
I his front stoop.
] Miss Barnes lightly attired servant
I says one OF the thieves wore q silk hat
and a fur-lned overcoat. He leaned out
/ Of a cab 20 inquire Of the woman why
she was running aQd screaming. She told
him. and he said. Calm yourself ] vii
I call the police for YOU. You viii get youi
death if you go about In those clothes
( re ordered his driver TO hurry 10 Mr.
/ KnoX's. and as soon as the vehicle go
there he opened the door and received
the two men and their silver sack Will
. expressions OF JOY.
The cab was driven away AZ a gallop
and half the hoUseholders along In,
block saw il so. one man Of them wa.
thoughtful enough 10 take a bathrOb'
and a pair Of slippers 10 Miss Barnes
shiVering servant
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
COMPANY EXCHANGES GIFTS.
Members OF "Squaw Man Gather
Round "A Christmas Tree.

IoaStS We're drunk. songs sung, speeches
made. and presents exchanged at the
Christmas celebration Of the members Of
the cast Of the "Squaw Man" last night
in the banquet hall Of the Johnson Hotel
The entire company was present and
every one was infused with true Christ
mas spirit. making the scene appear a
huge family gathering. with Mr. Fayer-
sham occupying the place Of honor.
a large Christmas tree, which had been
artistically decorated by the women Of
the company, occupied a prominent place
in the hail. and delighted the little ones.
who found presents Of every description
upon it from parents and friends
Three large tables were covered with
gifts exchanged by the members Of the
cast. every one Of whom remembered
little Viola and Leonie F'lugrath, who have
roles in The Squaw Man"
Among those present were. Mr Faver-
sham. Mrs. Julia opp Faversham. Mrs.
Harry Lindlay. Miss Margaret Bourne.
Miss Virginia Kline. Mrs. William Fred
erick, Mrs. c. II. Males. Mrs. Wedge
wood NOVEL;, Miss MaUde Hosford Miss
Catharine RObertson. Mrs. F. c. Flugrath.
and Messrs. DeyO. Cowles. LinGlay,
Males. Novel;. Churchill Lyon, Shackel-
ford, Frederick, Marburgh, Thorne, Red
ding, Salter, Wright. Jones. Shyne, Leon
ard, Miller, and BiXby.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
FEAR FOR LEGALITY OF BONDS.
Bankers Worry Over S3O,OOO,OOO New
Work City Issue

New York, Dec. 25.-Fearing that the
$50.0OOOO0 of 6 per cent bonds which they
recently purchased from the city are
Illegal. a committee of bankers was to-
day engaged in obtaining legal opinions
on the matter. These bonds. which were
issued in October were for revenue pur-
poses. and the city offered the excep-
tionally attractive induccment Of per
cent interest for the money.
Before the issue was announced. the
city through Comptroller Metz, made a
secret arrangvnen, with the banking
firm of J. ?. Morgan & CO. by which the
latter obtained the whole issue.
4 few days ago the Morgan irm sent
out circulars in which il offered FOR sale
lJ.o00C00 Of the bonds in three lots OF
$5O0O.O00 each. The first lot. maturing
next November. would be sold at a hall
point above par, the circular stated. the
next lot, maturing the following Novem-
Der. would be sold for "a point above par.
and the third lot, due November :. 1910
was offered at two points above par.
This caused some Wall street wiseacrc
TO delve into the charter and the laws
in which he found that bonds sold for
revenue purposes. in anticipation Of the
forthcoming tax levy. as were these
bonds, must be redeemed out Of the cur
rent tax levy. That is. that these $50
O00000 in bonds must be paid out of the
levy of taxes for this current year But
the bonds were dated two and three years
ahead. in Ignorance OF this law, and that
is what is troubling the bankers. Some
action is to be taken 10 legalize the bonds
Financial lawyers agree that the city
must pay for the bonds eventually.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
USE FEDERAL PROBE IN MINES.
Government Looking for Cause Of
Many Disasters.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 25.-The govern
ment is making an investigation into the
mine explosions that have recently oc-
CURED in Alabama and Pennsylvania. in
which 1,C00 men lost their lives. Walter
Smelling. of the United States geological
survey. has been in the Birmingham dis
trict in the last two or three days. in
vestigating the explosion which took
place in the Yolande mines. in which
fifty-six men lost their liYes last week
and a number escaped by a hairs breadth.
1t is intended TO make a full report in
regard to the explosion, looking to some
attention being given to the matter by the
Federal government The State mine in
spectors will ga TO the Yolande mines in a
day or two and make a full report to the
governor
Mr.. Smelling declines to state what is
the object Of his visit to this district. be-
yOnd the fact Of making n report to the
government However. the inference was
given that the government would take
steps TO bring about some correction OF
carelessness in mining operations.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
SHOOTS GIRL; BLAMES WIFE
Greene, Married, Could Not Live
Without Miss Wonderly.
Police Believe Pair Entered Into
Death Pact-BOth May
Die.

Philadelphia, Dec. &.-GeOrge =. Greene,
50 years old. who early to-day shot and
probably fatally wounded Miss Edith
Wonderly. . years old. and then turned
the revolver upon himself. infictng prob
ably fatal wounds, is married, but IS sep
arated from his wife In letter which IS
addressed to the Philadelphia newspapers
Greene attacks his wife. and, among
other things, says:
To-day 1 am going 10 XIII myself and
a true and loving friend. as my letter and
hers VIII show.
We died FOR love, which was denied
Us by her dear mother. This is the
/ only girl I ever loved We have promised
before God We could never live apart.
/ This IS our secret
I No letters were found in the clothing OF
the girl.
/ The mother Of Miss WOnderiy had re-
fused Greene permission 10 visit her
home, and the police believe that Greene
/ and the girl entered into pact 70 die
together.
After shooting the girl twice, one bullet
/ entering the mouth and the other taking
effect IN the cheek. Greene walked some
/ distance from her and shot himself in the
I head. No one witnessed the occurrence.
but the shots attracted a policeman, who
. hurried the couple TO a hospital
/ The physicians say both are in a critical
/ condition. Both were found in the street
in front Of a grocery store in the north
part OF the city.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
BRIGHT YOUNG MAN IN BRONX
Something Told Him He Wss Going
to- Be .HeId In,

New York. Dec. 25.-David Bull. son Of
Z. H. Bull of the Webb Shipbuilding
Academy, laid claim last night to being
the brightest young man IN the Bronx.
Bull paid a social call early in the
evening at 196th street and Morris ave
nue.. He lives at No. 81 West 1S3d street.
When he started for home something
told him" that before he got there he
was going to be held up by footpads.
SO he secreted his money. watch. cuff
buttons and tie pin in his shoes. and
kept only one cent in an Overcoat pocket.
Sure enough. when he got 20 Kings
bridge road and Jerome avenue he was
held up and his cents taken away from
him. Just ;hen a Jerome avenue car
came along. the footpads retreated into
shadow and Bill boarded the car.
AS il started away with him Bill held
up his watch in one hand and his money
in the other. and shouted back at his
tormentors the single word:
''Stung''