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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
STRANGE DESIRE FOR WOMEN

New York, Aug, 15.-Apparently the desire of women to go to sea in an official capacity is widespread and this inclination is confined to no spe- cial type Or age. Stenographers, sec retaries, college women, undergradu- ates and graduate have oyerrun a To- cal steamship office on hearing the company was thinking of engaging women as pursers assistants and fill ing the mails with applications ,leav- ing no doubt that if the company fin ally decides upon the innovation there will be no lack of material for all it's vessels
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16

However. the fans, who knew all the teams and players averages by heart, picked the winning teams. Sa- looms which took bets from the fans and telephoned them to the clearing house received a commission of 50 per cent Gamblers who have made many a book on the great American derbys have found that baseball is a straight" game that cannot be "dOped"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16

tugh the Associated Press, MT. has asked the Democracy for Ign contributions, and, in jus hq of this step, has given out Rowing appeal:
 ed|Campaign contributions.
 citizens of the republic who hese Democratic propositions. If revision by representatives consumers of the products and agents of those who make ex-
 profits by manufacture and highly protected products.
 jon of United States senators liar vote, thus breaking up atorial oligarchy headed by pdard Oil, which is strong to successfully resist all the B offered in behalf of the pub ire.
 Pntee of all national bank de- hereby preventing all money y giving all people aboslute
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16

clubs winning or "4 to 1 against three clubs winning or 'S to 1 against four clubs Winning" Practi- cally no bets were taken on single games, but the selections set forth
 with odds were offered. The scheme seemed to present to the fans an op- pcrtunity to bet on eight teams and two leagues with a combination of 64 plays for the beokmaker
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
GEORGIA SHIPPERS
 COMPLAIN OF RATES

Atlanta Aug. 15.-Georgia shippers have complained to the Interstate Commerce Commission that the recent increases in freight charges in that State are unreasonable and will fall heavily upon merchants and public. They estimate that the advance in Georgia alone means an additional itax of from $50O.00o to s1,Ooo,ooo an- 'nually.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
"BOOKIES" CAN'T
 BEAT BASEBALL

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Over s1OO,0OO has been recently lost in Chicago by the race track bookmakers, who at tempted to make books" on base ball For once in the history Of gam bling the "bookies" were beaten at their own game-the baseball lovers knew the game to we'll for them. h took just four weeks for them to learn that baseball would not lend itself to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
RULING BY U. S.
 EEL CORPORATION

rg' Aug. 15.-The U. s. Steel to protect its employees pg imposed upon by political pas adopted a set of resolu- Phlbiting any solicitation of Ions from the workmen for purposes or to interfere with lelcal opinions. The compa- pot allow superintendents to oscriptions for churches or cietles and the superintend- forbidden from taking an &C.,
 m any concern in which
 money invested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16

'the tiger. They lost from $1,000 to $15,000 each. Bookmakers, with racing stopped, were growing fat and seedy until the baseball field allured nine of the1n veterans of many haz- ards.
 A unique system of giving odds to the betting fans" was compiled and the boards showed a range of selec- tions such as 'S to against two
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
AUSTRIA TRYING NEW CONVICT SYSTEM

Vienna, Aug. 15.-The Austrian gov ernment is experimentally hiring con- victs to farmers. The farmer pays the state 2S cents per day, of which 6 cents is credited to the prisoner and paid to him at the time of his dis charge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
REMEMBER

Now is the time to have that brok- en window glass put in. We do it right Call us up and get our prices. Old phone S06. Also new phone.
 MCDANIEL & BAUGHMAN. 8 In RAt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-16
.DY PAUPERISM
 SOUTH AFRICA

'wn, Aug. 1.-The Transyaal 'n' appointed to study the |ooiem Of papuperism, which \. whole of South Africa, re- the number of poor whites fng daily, and that the ,in- 'faceaDle to the prejudice
 entire community against
 DOT, A secondary cause, in
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

pany was placed in the hands Of re-
cciver yesterday by Judge Holland, in
the United States Circuit Court at
Philadelphia.
Isaac II. Silverman was appointed
receiver. the action being taken upon
the petition of the United Power &
Transportation Co. of New Jersey. The
application alleges that the Traction
Company had admitte dts inability 10
meet the payment of interest on its
100000 bond issue, and that il had
other debts amounting TO over 100000.
The receivers bond was fixed at $685.
600.
The Philadelphia & Chester Traction
Co. gave a mortgage 10 secure per
cent. issue of gold bonds. amounting TO
$35O,0O0. TO the Finance Company of
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
An enternrlslnr f,.nnmriinr -, !.

An enterprising typewriter firm is
making arrangements 10 supply hotels
with machines whereby the guests, by
depositing a dime in. an attachment
placed on the typewriter. may have the
use Of il for half an hour
in Australian cities the police are
now empowered to enter private DWELL
ings in which they suspect gambling.
out OF every 100 recruits In Bosnia,
62 have fiattened skulls. the outcome.
apparently, Of the very tight dressing
of the baby's head in its first months
of life.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Tobacco was successfully grown
under government supervision in Ire
land last year: but as the crop has not
yet been marketed. the financial result
will not be known for some time.
A Louisiana man has invented a ma
chine FOR measuring and recording the
measurements Of lumber. Planks pass
ed through II engage a roller attached
70 a registering device on the side.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Pennsylvania in 1900. The senI-an-
nual payment of interest on these cou-
pom bonds fell due yesterday ad il is
asserted that the request for payment
brought the reply from officials of the
Traction Company that the concern
had no funds to meet the demand.
The lines OF the company extend
from Chester through the boroughs OF
Prospect Park and Eddystone. and the
townships of Tinicum and Ridley
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
To Give a Recital.

Miss Louise Masters Ewes will give
a literary and musical recital Monday
night, in the New Century Club Audi
torium. She win be assisted by Miss
Strock, of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
Concert at MarshaIIton.

The Old Swedes Choral Society win
assist the Rev. Mr.. Johnson, rector OF
the Marshallton Church in giving of
concert, Thursday night <lrty local
people are expected to take part The
purpose Of the entertainment is to OBJ
tain funds for choir supplies.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

The English city Of Huddersheld has
municipal ownership of tramwayS.
Last year there was net surplus Of
sS1700. The population Of the city is
about 100000.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
Annual Russian Am

The annual ball of the Russian So
ciety took place last night IN the
Polish-American Hall. Over 15O cou-
Piles were present.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
CALL

Nos. a4so and 24si o. & A., No. 1908
Delmarvis, this office. tonight IL you
want the best and surest election re-
turns.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

The customs service Of China esti-
mates the total population Of that
country at 43S214,OOO.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

J 1t is said that the Partisan gives up
about 20 per cent Of his income for
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Bolsters. the well-known Monarch
Brand. size 42x72. Value 29c, 00o
at ...........-........ .&@O
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Pillow Cases. extra large size. 45xS6,
OF extra good quality. hemmed o
and ready for use Value 12c, at. "
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Some time bought several blankets and stored them
away Tor the h cold It's hereso the blankets Warm Yes
Ana the prices will tell that don't buy nowhy
% these were included the lot purchased from the Nashua Mfg Co
where over OUOOOO worth Of merchandise half
price and less We selling price you'd ordinarily pay
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Large gray or white blankets Very heavy. You'll
find these better than you'd expect for the price
This sale offers golden opportunities to every house
keeper. Get In line tomorrow
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Slightly seconds. Extra large IN mostly tan OF
gray. Light and warm Beautiful finish. Enough
for to-morrow's selling. BE hand. Market 81.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
$3.50 Gray and 4 0Z
fan wool blankets 4 ASZN

Slight mill imporfections. But they're warm and
YOU can't possibly duplicate them for the price
li-f size Gray and tan only. Market and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Nicely made quilts. handsome
floral pattern coverings. Filled
with good cotton. Very warm.
Provide warm coverings for
your beds while this lot lasts.
King ST.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
Bar Harbor Will Be Gay.

Bar Harbor. on the other hand. bids
fair to have a particularly brilliant
season this year Mrs. Richard Town
send. instead Of spending the summer
as usual abroad. has taken one Of the
most beautiful places IN the immediate
vicinity. where she expects TO have En-
press Eugenla's granddaughter, the
Spanish Duke of Alba. among her
guests before the summer is over.
Several OF the foreign embassies and
legations have established their sum-
mer quarters there. ana this means that
most distinguished foreigners visiting
America during the next TWO or three
months will show up sooner or later al
this beautiful Maine resort. AS IL is,
Baron Won Hengelnul!er, the Austrian
Ambassador. has a number Of young
noblemen in his train. one OF whom,
Prince VfndisgraetZ. son OF the former
prime minister OF Austria and an eN-
ceptionally nice boy. Is extremely rich
In his own right. and heir 20 very
great estate.
ST. Thomas Church VIII be the scene
tomorrow afternoon OF the wedding Of
Miss Lydia Mason Jones 20 Arthur T..
Blagden Miss Dorothy Kane viii be
the maid Of honor and Miss Corinne
Douglas Robinson, Miss Anita Peabody,
Miss Elizabeth Cutting, Miss Sylvia
Parsons. Miss Elizabeth Morgan, and
Miss Margaret Blagden the brides
maids. William O'DonneH Iseli~. Joseph
w Burden, Samuel and Crawford Blag-
den. Malcomb McBurney, and Roger NJ,
Poor will be among the ushers-
The ceremony will be followed by a
reception at the brides home in FIFTH
avenue. E!ven by her mother, Mrs. AT
thur Mason Jones. After their honey
moon, which Is TO be spent In Europe
Arthur Blagden will return TO Harvard
20 complete his law studies. making his
home at Cambridge, Mass, with his
wife.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
FOUR HUNDRED GOING TO RACES
AT NEW LONDON AND THEN
THE RESORTS

her two sons. Harold and W. X. Van
derbilt. st.. and tile latter's wife, 10
visit her daughter, the Duchess OF
Marlborough. Mrs. Alfred q. Wander
bits divorce and departure Tor Europe
with her mother. Mrs. Francis OTmOnd
French, has lad the effect of deprivlng
Newport CT two more hastesses.
The races for the cups presented by
col. Jack" Astor and King Edward
will be sailed Saturday, August s, and
Monday. August 10, instead OF in Can
adam waters as originally planned b.
Commodore Vanderbilt. It had been in
tended 10 extend the annual cruise OF
the New York Yacht Club 20 Halifax, In
connection with the celebration OF the
Canadian tercentenary, for which there
will be a great gathering Of English
and foreign warships, ana TO hold the
race for king Edwards cup of Hall
fax under the eyes OF the Prince OF
Wales, who IS crossing the Atlantic TO
represent his father, the King, ar the
tercentenial festivities.
But tn trip from New London TO
Halifax has been found iulpracticable
owing to the distance being TOO great,
and Marblehead will again be the ex-
IRENE limit OF the cruise of the New
York Yacht Club. which viii dishand
after reaching Massachusetts Bay. It's
rendezvous this year prior 10 the start
will be at New London. instead OF as
heretofore at Glen Cove. /. l.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21

NEW YORK. June 20.-New London
VIII be the Mecca of the -Four Hundred
this week in connection with the Har-
vsrd-Yale boat race on the Thames,
which always signahzes the close or
the New York suburban season, and
the adjournment Of society 10 New
port, Bar Harbor. the Berkshires, the
AdirondacBs, and the numerous other
summer resorts
People time their departures for the
latter so as 10 be able 10 take in the
university boat race en- route,
and as soon as the contest is over,
scatter in every direction. OF course
all the hotels in New London will be
thrOnged with guests, while the har-
Dor and river will be crowded with
pleasure craft of every description,
most of the boats having large parties
of guests on board. Indeed, the night
before the boat race and the evening
atterward. are always made the occa-
sion Of great festivities ashore, and es-
pecially anoat, at New London, and the
spectacle presented after sunset oy the
yachts, all brilliantly Illuminated. is
extremely gay.
On the day after the race most OF
the yachts viii go 20 Newport, where
with their arrival the season Will be
gin in real earnest. although many vii
las are already opened there and the
orchestra has already inaUguratsd its
concerts at the Casino.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
Newport Faces Dull Season.

Prospects Of the season at Newport
are extremely dull, and Mrs. Pembroke
Jones. who was relied upon in a
measure TO save the day and to inaug-
urate her ownership Of the Villa Fried
helm. with many nOtabllities. has now
been placed in mourning by the death
of her sister Miss Carrie Green, at
Fayetteville. y. c.. and will be unable
20 entertain. Friedheim has been en-
larged and altered since its purchase
by the Pembroke Joneses beyond all
recognition, with a particular view 10
hospitality on a large scale, and the
disappointment to Newport society is
therefore a very serious one.
Then. too. Mr. and Mrs II. NICK
Twombly find that the alterations which
they have undertaken at VIneland. their
villa at Newport, cannot possibly be
completed until late in the fan. and are
therefore leaving al the end Of this
month for Europe with the ". A. NJ.
Burdens to spend the remainder OF the
summer abroad.
MS Stuyvesant Fish, after awaiting
herself 10 the full Of her feminine pre-
rcgative to change her plans for the
summer half a dozen times. has at
length decided to go abroad. and sails
on Saturday with her husband for Eu-
rope. The Crossways, which has always
been the principal center Of life and
gayety during the Newport season, ne
naming closed for the first time in
Years
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
Seasonable lettings

What has become OF all the cerise
which dazzled our eyes the early
part Of the season? There Is hardly
a trace Of # 10 be found today.
The latest couch in hair dressing
IS a black velvet band drawn about
the ''bun.' and tied in a pert bow
under IL
Dutch collars embroidered by hand
are shown IN the. shops at the low
rate OF from 81 70 S..
Three cheers for the Western Judge
who fined man 500 for throwing
his wifes powder bag cut the win
dow. for We need powder more IN
this hot weather than we did during
the Spanish-Anerican War.
Someone with progressive ideas
should open a school 10 teach the art
Of packing a trunk
The mushroom sailor has made its
appearance in pink. lavender, and
the pastel tints.
The prettiest material seen this
year was receaty exhibited IN the
window Of a haberdasher. and was
announced az intended for shirts for
men. II was a fine creamy white
goods, with inch-wide satin stripes
in a delicate tint. Lavender, white,
green, and bun were shown.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
ON THEIR WEDDING TRIPS
TORMENTED BY FRIENDS WHO
MEAN WELL

have the irritating cause OF his suffer
ing removed.
Heelless Slippers No More.
And the heeIless satin slipper is no
mere. lis place has been taken by any
old boot that comes within the grasp OF
the tormentors, and once at least a
heavy shoe striking one of the horses
attached 20 the carriage in which were
the bridal couple caused a runaway and
a fractured arm, and again a shoe sent
with force by a college youth struck the
bride fun on the head and caused a
nasty cut which had TO be stitched and
bandaged by a surgeon.
All IN all. our customs with regard 10
speeding the newly married would dis
grace an Indian nation.
Tbs wonder to me is that some stall
wart bridegroom has not before now
broken the head OF his best man and
shot his ushers.
The marvel to me is that any bride
has a friend whom she VIII acknOWl-
edge as such after her nupIials.
Eut We are a patient people and for
giving, and so we pretend 70 look upon
these outrageous proceedings as the
outward and visible ebullitions Of a
friendship too deep to be concealed
and suffer and are strong.
If ! we're the bridegroom OF the chain
and cowbell episode, however, some
ones head would be broken before 1
was through with the thing IL / had to
join a gymnasium TO prepare for the
fight LEONORE CALVERT.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
MISS RAMSAY WEBS
FRANK MCCORMICK
In ALEXANDRIA

The marriage OF Miss Edith Ramsay.
daughter os Mr. and Mrs. q. William
Ramsay, Io Frank Mccormick. took
place at Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church last Wednesday evening. The
wedding was q quiet one. owing to the
death OF q relative OF MIR. McMormick.
The Rev. W. J. Morton. tie rector,
performed tho ceremony, and the ush-
ers were George y. Wise. Of Newport
News; Or. l.. NJ. Allen, OF Baltimore;
Dennis Ramsay, a brother of the bride.
and A<thuT Herbert. The best man
was George Washington Lewis. of
Berryville. while the bride was attend
ed by MIS-. Lewis 5. Scott as matroa
Ct honor.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cormick left GA a bridal tour North
They VIII mako their home at Mr.. Me
Cormick's country place. --Frankford, %
near Berryville.
Miss Ella smoot had as her guest
last week Mrs. Warner Moore, OF
Richmond.
MAJ. Z. II. Janney is spending a
few weeks at Atlantic City.
L. NJ. Hin had as his guest last week
Mrs. John Geisendaher, Of Baltimore.
Miss Beulah Fogg last week paid a
visit TO Mrs. Edwin d. HoOf, OF Lynch
burg.
Mrs. William Moore had as her guest
last week Hollis B. Cooke, Of Whining
ton, Del
Mrs Elizabeth Bulla, mother Of the
Rev c. .. Bulla, is visiting IN the
West.
Miss Cora Jones, q student at Mt.
de Sales College. near Baltimore, has
returned home for her vacation.
c. F. Brawner. his wife, and their
daughter, Miss Virginia. are visiting
Broad Run.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
NINE. GOULD'S BANNS
PUBLISHED IN PARIS

PARIS, June 2o.-By the publication
today OF the banns of Nine. Anna Gould
and Prince Helie de Sagan, it is indi-
Gated that the marriage viii take place
shortly. but 81 is not imperative that
the ceremony be performed in France
Indeed, ID probably will take place IN
italy. where Nine Gould has prepared
a. Chateau for their residence subsequent
- the marriage. although there Is a
vague likelihood that il may take place
in England.
The marriage banns were published
this morning on the walls OF the Offices
OF the mayors OF the sixteenth and
seventeenth embellishments of Paris
in accordance with the law. Neither
Madame Gould nor the Prince de Sagan
appeared in person at the mayors Of
hces, but both were represented
According TO the formal document
the prince is forty-Iire years old. and
his residence IS given as II Rue Sedillot
He declares that he is y h0ut profes
sion. ana the titles OF himself ant
father I'll up considerable space.
Madame Gould. according to the paper
IS thirty-three years old
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
ROYAL LAWN PARTY
HAS 5000 GUESTS

LONDON, June 20.-The social festtvi-
ties OF Ascot week were brought TO
close this afternoon with the annual
garden party Of the King and Queen on
the grounds Of Windsor Castle. Despite
threatening weather there were more
than 5000 responses 10 the 5000 invita-
lions sent out.
wives and families, members Of the
Cabinet. representative Of the colonies,
prominent divines. members Of the two
houses OF parliament. navel and mill
tary officers. and Representatives OF the
musical. dramatic, and literary prOfes-
sions.
A large number Of Americans were
present, including Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gould and Miss Gould.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
No Prank Too Silly.

Indeed, there is no prank too silly.
too cruel nor too III bred, IL seems,
for the average citizen 20 play upon his
recently married fellow, although in the
episode of the chain and cowbeu We
would seem most 10 have reached the
limit
In the good old days Amanda, when
she went OF with John. was perhaps
showered gently with rice and "a bee less
satin slipper or so for luck was sent
after the chaise which bore the twain
away.
But il these athletic Gays the modern
Amanda must have her ears filed with
cotton before she goes before her
friends. lest I'm their snegry they throw
grains into those precious organs and
give her trouble. Indeed, ! knew a
bridegroom who had not taken this
precaution and who suffered such eN-
circulating agony from a grain which had
lodged I'm his ear that be had 20 leave
the train at a city 80 miles from his
destination and 90 to a hospital TO
The Washington times., 1908-06-21

ters maid Of honor, and William Mere
dith Of Washington, was best man
An aisle, through which the bridal
party passed. was formed through the
drawing rooms and library by ribbons
held by 3. J. Jellison and Ralph p
Neale. The rooms were decorated with
white and gold.
The bride, who entered with her
father, wore a white lace robe. with
a long tulle veil. and carried a shower
bouquet of lilies OF the valley The
maid OF honor wore white Paris mus
lin, and carried margUerites in a basket
tied with yellow tulle.
A large reception followed the cere-
mony. After the reception the bride
and bridegroom left for Ashville, y. c.,
where they will spend several days, So
ing from there 10 Massachusetts.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Williams. Of Wash
ington; Ar. and Mrs F. II Martin. of
Chicago; Mr.. Yuille, Of WASHINGTON
Mrs. F. II Murray and Francis a
Murray. Of Norfolk: Miss Mabel Rob
inson. of DanvIle. Va.
The Washington times., 1908-06-21
LOVE HER DEATH;
RIVAL USES GUN

NEW PHILADELPHIA. Ohio. June
20-Working on the theory that the
jealous love Of two middle-aged men
for a girl OF nineteen resulted in the
murder Of Airline Knisely, and the prob
able fatal wounding OF Charles spach,
aged forts-nine, the police today ex-
pected 20 make an arrest.
spach vas found last night lying In
the road just inside the town limits
with a bullet hole back Of his right ear.
A few rods away, huddled between the
seat and dashboard OF a buggy. was
found the dead body Of Airline Knisely,
shot through the right temple.
Spach. when found. was conscious.
and gave the name Of a middle-aged
man whom he said did the shooting
lie probably Will die
The Washington times., 1908-06-21

La FOntaine-AIr. end Mrs. n. Lukens
Ma5estic-Mrs. W. T. ThisseU. Miss b.
=. Allison.
New England-Mr ana Mrs. Birge. J.
T. Topham, Ir.
OrientaI-Mr. and Mrs II. Nordlineer.
Pennhurst-Nrs. ". a. Olmsted. Miss
r. II. Olmsted. +. d. HadGou
Ralelg1-Miss O. L. Mayors, Miss y.
n. Mayers.
Seaside-CharIes NJ IreIan. Miss L.
=. Irelau, j.. Lester, Miss II. Z. Brad
ley J. J.. Tanner.
Str&nd-O. II. smith, T. ". White.
Whlttier-P. C'ReIIly.
Warwick-Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell
Wiltshire-Mrs. r. ID. Griffith. Miss
II. S. Griffith Miss g. B. Jaynes. Mrs.
C. p Faust, Mrs. G. r. Ogden.