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The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04

The library was a little room at
some distance from the dining hall. II
was beautifully furnished, like the rest
Of the house, and a big fireplace took
up n side OF the room. Before Il
was a massive armchair, worn and
old, as II the barons Of Wyckhoff for
ages back had sat in 1t. On the large
table were some legal-looking papers,
and as we entered Mrs. Armistead
arose n placed her hand upon them.
The secretary closed the door and took
up her position beside her mistress,
while we stood before them, i'll at
ease and expecting we knew not what.
Gentlemen" began Mrs. Armistead
with great gravity, 81 am right, am |
not, In presuming that you are candi.
dates for the hand of the Honorable
Agatha Wyckhoff?"
Yes, that's just what she said: Can.
didates for the hand of the Honorable
Agatha Wyckhoff." 1t took my breath
away, and before ! had time to speak
and set her right I heard Vincent calm
ly assuring her that we were candi.
dates! AS he had thus rashly curl.
mitted himself | couldn't go bacK on
him, so | let him make all the other
answers that were necessary.
Then you wish to hear the will?"
continued Mrs. Armistead. and Vincent
~assented.
Read the will" said Mrs. Armistead
to the secretary, and the younS lady In
gray picked up one of the legalloohing
papers.
This is to certify she began, and
read to the finish, while l held my
breath, for, when ] had heard the
whole OF that extraordinary document,
! was filled with amazement and curl
osity, not unmixed with a certain ex.
element. In brief, the provisions Of
this remarkable will ran thus:
Fletcher Boyd, stcrfather OF the
Honorable Agatha WyckhoT, had left
her his entire fortune of about $40, 000.-
600, provided that she obey the condi-
tions Of his will. Should she disregard
them the whole sum was to go to the
endowment of a Presbyterian hos
pital at New Bedford, Mass, his native
town.
The will then went on to say that,
wishing to protect the girl, who was MOI
yet 81 years of age, from fortune-hun'
tiers, her stcpfathcr desired her, al
the completion Of her education, to Sc
cure not less than three, nor more
than six, girls from Is to 90 years Of
age. each bearing the name Of Agatha,
who would be willing to live with the
Honorable Agatha at her castle 10
Shropshire near Wye, England, 70;
two years; In return for which they
were each to receive a generous
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04

unusual life have not yet worn of.
Really It isn't strange to me that no
one OF them has been able to make up
her mind to leave the enchanted cas-
tle-though, to be sure, I think that
young Murray ~Brancepeth very nearly
carried of one of our Agathas. She
seems to fancy him, and between III
selves | think he'll win her yet"
And II he does he'll win the twenty
millions with her, | suppose?"
| said this coolly, in a m~atter.of.fact
tone, and waited for her denial or ac-
qulescence, successfully %concealing my
interest in the reply.
But she gave me neither: she began
to say something, but checked herself
suddenly and looked at me admiringly.
You're a clever man." she said, in
stead. but you can't get any informa.
ton out Of me. Lots Of them have
tried, but It's no use. Besides, It isn't
fair.
TO be continued next week.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
SWEET SPRINGS

viii Leave Sweet Spr.nEs-Drs.
NJ. +. and &. G. Ehler have sold
their dental office building Oh
Main street and their practice
and good will to DR.. j. NJ. Ander-
son, who will take possession
about Dec list.
The Ehler Bros. will go to Of
rerle, Kansas, where they have
organized n bank, and will leave
here about Dec. ID, or o. soon as
the building is completed in which
they will open their bank. They
have an interest in the banking
business at Albert, Kansas, and
have associated with them their
brother DR.. August Ehler.-Her-
aid.
Miss Lydia Lee OF st. Louis, Sis
ter OF Mrs. Il. A. Dodge, formerly
of this city, was admitted to the
bar last week in that city, receiV
ing the highest honorS of her
class. She is we'll known in Sweet
Springs, having visited her sister
while the latter lived here.-iler-
aid.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
Had a Close Call

Mrs. Ada l.. Groom, the widely
known proprietor of the Groom
Hotel, Vaughn, Miss, says: "For
several months i suffered with u
severe cough, and consumption
seemed to have it's grip on me,
when a friend recommended DR..
Kings New Discovery. | began
taking it, and three bottles affect
ed a complete cure" The fame Of
this life saving cough and cod
remedy, and lung and throat heal
err is world wide. Sold at all drug
stores. SOC and 500. Trial
bottle free.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
MIAMI

BenSe Burnside and Clarence
Kieffer and wife came down from
Kansas City Monday to attend
the Beckley-KicIfer wedding. --
DIR. Is. ii. Sullivan left Wednesday
for Kansas City. where he viii
take IA special course in medicine
and surgery during the winter
months.--The week bids fair to
be a record breaker for the num-
Der of weddings occurring In this
vicinity. IL we have been correct
ly informed there are six we'd
dings this week.--Dr. +. H.. Sui
Ivan has lnaugurate1 a new move
ment by having a special sale OF
drugs and drug sundrles at his
store this week. Such sales are
common In the cities but this is
the first we know OF in this part
of the country.--W, p. Givens
will have a sale OF his personal
property at his home two miles
northeast OF Miami, on Wednes-
day December 8. He win move
his family some time next month
TO Reno county Kansas, where
he has rented a farm, We are
sorry TO lose Mr.. Giyens and
family from our community.
Ora Underwood. the colored hoy
VIM was arrested last Thursday
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serve the secret. ms condition coulo
be carried out without fear Of recogni.
ton by the servants, as the real
Agatha had not been in England since
her early childhood. Thus her identi.
ty could be easily concealed, and, by
this means, If any proposal of mar.
riage were made TO her 1t would be
from a man whose motives were not
m%ercenary, but purely those of natural
affection, which was the s%tepfather's
object in making the will.
The will closed with the appoint.
ment of executors and trustees and
then came the witnesses, the date, and
the place of residence.
"Then we can stay in thus bully old
place for six weeks" said Vincent.
"Hooray!" He's such a kid!
The secretary smiled at his enthus.
iasm, and Vincent must have thought
her smile very attractive, because he
drew aside and began to talk to her
in low tones, while discussed the will
with Mrs. Armistead, who seemed per.
fectly willing to impart whatever in.
formation we desired. 1t was just like
Vincent to begin a Irritation with the
secretary, just as II there were not
six handsome girls Of his own station
n the castle. But anything feminine
will do for him as long as she has a
sweet smile or soulful eyes, or some
other equally trivial attraction. He'd
f1irt with Mrs. Armistead herself, I'm
sure, If that estimable dame, begging
her pardon, would give him a chance.
81 am delighted, Mr.. Terhune," said
Mrs. Armistead, after we had seated
ourselves in the library, that you and
Lord Wilfred have decided to stay
with us, and / think 1t would be we'll
to put off our other visitors who were
to come to us for this six weeks. | do
not believe in having more than two
or three young men at once. The time
Is SO very short"
1T would give us a better chance"
! agreed, and she turned toward the
secretary, who was evidently In the
secret.
MY dear" she said, las these gen.
tlemen are going to remain with us for
six weeks, ] think It would be as well
II we put off the Percivale brothers
till the six weeks after that. viii yen
wire them this evening to that %effect?"
Certainly" replied Miss Marsh, u
will see to IT Immediately, Mrs. Arm
lstead."
At this a thought struck me and
turned to Vincent. And you had bet
ter wire the good people at Damer's
farm" | said, ito inform them of our
change of plan"
Indeed you must" said Mrs, Arm
istead, and, by the way, Mr., Terhune
II you and Lord Vincent wish, ! can
provide you with a copy of the will
1t is difficult; | think, to remember all
its conditions"
Perhaps that's a good idea," | an
swered. 1T is certainly an extraordi
nary document; and what an extraor
binary man this Fletcher Boyd must
have been, Mrs. Armistead, to conceive
such a plan as that"
Mrs. Armistead laughed, II think
he was" she said. II saw my brother
in-law only once in my life, but that
was enough to impress me with the
strength of the mans character and
his eecentricitv, He was intensely
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
Where Bullets Flew

David Parker, Of Fayette, n. Y.
a veteran OF the civil war, who
lost a foot at Gettysburg, says:
THE good Electric Bitters have
done is worth more than five hun
bred dollars to me. ! spent much
money doctorinE for a bad case Of
stomach trouble, to little rurpo.e.
| then tried Electric BitterS, and
they cured me. ! now take them
as n tonic, and they keep me
strong and we'll" JOc at all drug
stores.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
The Correct Time

TO stop a cough OF cold is Just as
soon as 1t s~tarts-then there
win be no danger of pneu lonia or
consumption. Just u few doses OF
Ballard's Horehound Syrup taken
at the start viii stop the cough.
If IT has been running on for some
time the treatment will be longer
but the cure is sure. Sold by II.
III, Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
ARROW ROCK

DIED-Lon Switzler, col, son
of Frank Switzler, died in st.
Louis the latter part Of last week
and his remains were brought
here and inferred in the SappinS-
ton grave yard Monday State
man.
About thirty or forty OF the
boys got together here Tuesday
evening and arranged to give w.
A. Wells and bride an old fashion
ed chrivari. About nine o'clock
they marched out in soldier
style armed with tin pans, guns,
circular saws and n string band
to be used if the situation de-
manded it. After "A few minutes
Of deafening nose MIR. Wells step
led out and turned over t. the
captain a nice size green back
and told the boys to 20 down and
have one on him The string
band then stepped to the front
and rendered q few select pieces
and they oil marched down to
Eichman's store, blowed in the
moncy.-Statesman.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
Wculd Mortgage the Farm

A farmer on Rural Route 2, En-
pire, Ga, W. A Floyd by name,
says: "Bucklen's Arnica SalVe
cured the two worst sores l ever
saw; one on my hand and II on
MY leg. 1t is worth more than
its worth in god. would not
be without it if l had to mort
gage the farm to get it," Only
25c at all druggists.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
GILLIAN

Aubrey Guerin sold last Friday
his 114-acre farm to Robt. Glenn
at $40 an acre, and possession to
be given nsxt March. Mr.. Glenn
formerly owned this farm and
made a big pile of money out of
it.-Globe.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04

night and placed in the city bas-
tile for disturbing tn @ peace,
made his escape Friday night.
He tore up a part Of the floor and
crawled out under the rear wall.
He left for parts unknown nor
has the city marshal yet obtain
ed any knowledge as to his where
nbouts.-News,
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. G, 9, Vaughan OF
Sedalia. spent Thanksgiving Day
with Mr. aud Mrs. +. h. Parks.
Mr. and MRS. J. II Miller. OF Mad
lson, Mo- were Also guests at
the Parks houle last Meak.
The Marshall republican., 1908-12-04
County News
From Our Exchanges
SLATER

SLATER
II. NJ. Elder and A. r. Carmean
have passed a satisfactory ex-
animation as engineers and are
now ready to sit on the right
hand side as soon as called. Car
mean made his maiden trip this
week.--H. Z. Mead informs us
that he closed a land deal yester-
day whereby Joseph Shepard be-
comes the owner Of the H.. Tiet-
jens farm southeast Of Slater.
The farm consists Of 1877 acres
and sold for $50 per acre.
Rev. r. A. Bowman, who vas pas
tor of the Baptist church here
many years ago, was on our
streets last Saturday afternoon
lie has been a resident OF Fred
orick, Mo, for several years, but
has been called to take char ,e Of
tho Baptist church at Corder,
Mo-, and was on the way to his
new home when he stopped off
hcrc.-RuStlcr.
Martin II. Miller D2ad-Martin
Henry Miller was born in Shop
hcardstown, West Virginia, Jan.
10Th, 1929, and del in Saline
county Mo-, at the home Of his
son, w. ii. Miller Nov. 22,190S at
the ripe old age OF 10 years 10
months 3 days. The deceased
moved from Virginia to Pike
county Mo. in the year of 1868
and to Saline county in the year
OF 1903.-Rustlery
Shot at a Burglars. L.. Mar
shall, night Waterman, shot at
a burglar last Saturday morn
ing about 3 O'Clock in w. II.
Nock's shoe store. The burglar
had gained admittance to the
store by breaking a glass in the
window at the rear Of the build
ing. When Marshall first saw
him he supposed that it was Mr..
Mock in the store, but as the man
raised up from the floor where it
is supposed he was trying on a
pair OF shoes, Marshall saw he
was a gentleman OF color. The
negro also discovered Marshall
about this time and as he started
to run Marshall fired his pistol
at him. The bullet went through
the plate glass in the door and
has never been found. 1t is
thought that it struck the bur-
glar but the fact that it went
through the heavy plate glass oh
structed its force to such an eX-
tent as not to injure him.
AS soon as Marshall fired the
shot he ran to the alley. As he
entered the south end OF the alley
at the rear of the Farmers &
Merchants bank, he heard the re-
port of a pistol at the rear OF
Nock's store and fired two OIL
three shots in that direction
Nothing was missed from the
store and no clue has been OBJ
tanned as to who the man was.-
RuStler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
SWITCHMAN MANGAN
TERRIBLY MANGLED

Tim p. Mangan, a switchman in
the Cotton Belt yards, was run
down and terribly mangled yester-
day evening, while in the discharge
of his duties. A car passed over his
right leg, and the left was more Or
less involved. While no definite
statement was given out, it is
known that the outlook for o recov-
cry from the shock was problematic
to say the least of it. Just how the
accident happened could not be
learned, but it is probable that the
slippery condition incident to the
rain Of last evening had something
10 do with it.
Tim Mangan had a brother. Will
Mangan, who was killed on tn ;
Iron Mountain yards in this city 4
few years since, and another broth
er, John Mangan, was crippled as
the result Of railway accident.
The young man has lived in Texar-
kama all his life and has large
number of friends here.-Texarkana
Courier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
CLEVER TEAM AT
THE THEATORIUM

"A pleasing novelty is being present.
ed at the Theatorium this week in the
shape of very clever different" COM
edy dancing and singing team. Will
hanson and Rambach made a decided
hit at the matinee and evening per-
formances yesterday and their jokes
and sayings are new and very clever
Williamson as the coon is decided
ly the best in his line that has been
here since the advent of this popular
class OF amusement. Their dancing
was we'll received and deservedly SO.
Two thousand feet of new imported
motion pictures are presented daily,
and one marvels at the number and
extent of subjects that are now being
shown to the public in this way. 1t is
to be wondered at that enough ma
terial can be secured to furnish all
the 'theaters moving pictures as an at
traction all over the world.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
PINE BLUFF BOY
TO BE EXAMINED
John X. Ellis Has Been Recommended
For Second Lieutenancy in the
Regular Army-BOard Named 10
Conduct Examination.

The following board has been ap-
pointed 10 meet at Fort Logan H.
Roote, Little Rock, for the eXanina-
ton Of applicants for commissions in
the regular army. Major George e.
Deshon, surgeon; Maj. James Thomp-
son, Sixteenth Infantry; Capt Viii
liam Lewis, assistant surgeon; Capt
Mark Wheeler, Sixteenth Infantry
First Lieut.. Robert d. Carter, Six
teenth Infantry, and Second Lieut.
Phillip 3. Peaton, Sixteenth Infantry
recorder. The national guard of each
State is entitled to one candidate for
lieutenancy in the regular army
each year. II the candidate fails to
pass the examination Of the board the
State must go without. representation
Governor Pindal7 has appointed 70
take the examination this year Lieut.
John r. Ellis of Pine Bluff, an officer
in Company II, Second Regiment, Ar
kansas National Guard. Lieut.. Ellis
is now attending the State University
at Fayetteville. The army board
probably will be here in June for the
examination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
Elephant Life In The Juneles.

Without elephants jungles would be
virtually impossible The grea, beasts
are mixture Of strength and weak.
ness, OF craft and simplicity. The
paths through the jungle from village
to village are merely tracks from which
the intcrllcing foliage has been cut
and thrust aside and the virgin soil
trodden into black mud After &
rain this mud is many feet deep. and
no living creature except an elephant,
buffalo or a rhinoceros could labor
through it. The elephant makes his
way by lifting one foot at time and
inserting it deep into the slough in
front, withdrawing another with u
sound like the popping Of a huge cork
Nothing hut ride on an earthquake
could he compared with the sensation
Of being run away with by an ele-
plant AS for stopping him. some one
has we'll said that you might as well
try to stop a runaway locomotive by
pulling With your walking stick on the
funnel as seek to check an elephant At
such moment with goa'l
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
LITERARY SOCIETIES
AT HIGH SCHOOL

The literary societies of the Pine
Bluff High School as now organized
are as follows:
Boys Literary Society, Preston
Grace, president.
Girls Literary Society, Miss Bes-
sic Thompson, president.
Jordan Literary Society, Miss
Ruth Rue, president
These societies hold meetings at
the High School every other Friday
and the patrons and friends of the
school are always invited to be
present. The students and faculty
will be pleased to welcome visitors.
The exercises consist of debates, rec
itations, readings, original papers,
vocal and instrumental music.
These societies will hold the
regular meeting on Friday, the 2Sth
inst, at 1880 p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
BASEBALL FANS MEET
THIS AFTERNOON
Will Organize Local Association to
Take Hold of the Pine Bluff
Team, Which Will Bs in the
State Lcasue--Nfcct at 1 +. NJ.
at Transit Companys Office.

Enthue ia*tic hasubai; fans, Who
hope for the estah ishmcnt Of a
baseball team here The coming sea
On, as a member OF the Arkansas
State League, will meet this after
noon at o'clock al the office Of the
Citizens Light and Transit Company
for the purpose OF forming a local
association and devising plans for
the financing Of the local team.
The meeting will be attended bv
all local persons Interested in tNa
movement and those who have not
been seen are requested TO be on
hand. The object of the meeting is
TO definitely decide as to Pine Bluff
ability TO maintain team in the
State circuit and to appoint COM
mlttee to go to Little Rock Sunday
and attend the meeting of the
league officials and various repre-
sentatives Of the cities which VIII
likely be in the proposed league.
Something must be done by local
people this week, as the final ar
arrangements are to be made at tn )
Sunday meeting and the leagu
perfected, Pine Bluff is the larg-
est city mentioned among those to
enter the State League and there is
no reason why this city should fail
in its efforts to become a part OF the
the organization.
Some of the wealthiest citizens of
this city, enthusiastic fans, express
ed themselves yesterday as benz
heartily in favor of the State League
and Pine BUNS membership The
will be present at the GATHERING This
afternoon and the indications are
that Pine Bluff will be one of the
cities in the State League
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
JONES FUNERAL TO
TAKE PLACE TODAY
Trainmen and Elks to Take Promi'
ent Part in Obsequies of the Late
Deputy Sheriff and Former Dc?n-
ty Circuit Clerk.

The funera. OF the late Edward
Z. Jones, deputy sheriff and former
deputy circuit clerk, will take place
Wednesday afternoon at ) O'Clock
from the family residence, No. 1911
East Fifth avenue. Reverend Ross
Moore, pastor OF the First Baptist
church, and Reverend w. d. Buck
nGr, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church, will conduct the services.
The members Of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmon, OF which the de-
ceased was a prominent member,
will conduct services at the ceme-
terry. The Elks will also be repre-
sented at the obsequies. The pail
bearers will be:
Honorary: c. NJ Pnilpot, J. P.
Baker, 7. Robinson, a. J. Gray, Ar
| thur Young, and Willie Miller.
Active: George Hill, w. f. Baum
and Joe Shell, from the Trainmen;
\. F. Dreyfus, W. L. Goodwin and
Joe Cromwell, from the Elks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26


Don't forget that organization IN
creases wages and shortens the work
ing day, making work steadier.
Don't condemn the labor movement
because you know Of objectionable
features" Every man and every hui
man institution has some imperfec-
tons.
Don't "wait fer the Others" Others
are waiting for you. Some must be
among the :irst. Why not you?
Don't forget that the more bitterly
the employer opposes labor >sa1ons the
more the employee should support
them. There's financial reason.
Think it over
W.. y shirk the moran obligation u
do oil ro>. can to uphold the dignity OF
your trade, to elevate the standard OF
living. to do better always.
Don't forget that the vast majority
Of your trade is unionized and advanc-
Ing through organization. What 10
good for the majority is good for the
minority. - James J. McPhillips n
American Federationist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
Wheeling Wonoen's Goud Work.

When the Wonen's Civic club o.
Wheeling, W. Va. adopted .nr sugges
ton OF one OF its members. let US
cease talking and do something" It be-
gan to accomplish things. Among the
achievements TO it's credit t., the PLACING
throughout the town Of 100 wire waste
receptac'es which have been pa
ander the supervision Of the board O:
public works. rs the people OF the
town have 'arome educated to the use
OF these rcf"!'tacles tho streets have
become vesf much cleaner. The club
has also ,,c u instrumental in having
The antiaDltt!ng ordinance enforced
A..--1er result Of which the civic club
u very proud occurred when 1t sue
cseded In having enacted and enforced
4 pure milk ordinance. The observa
ton Of Arbor day and school garden
work are other matters to which tn
club bus given resultful attention,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-02-26
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+ REAL ESTATE
= TRAINERS. I
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+ \. !. ROBERTS & son. !
+ Ahstractcrs Nf Titles and Real :
+ Estate. i
+ No. 113 Main Street. {
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Arthur Holland and wife and T..
B. Bloom and wife to b. y. Be-.
quit claim deed, $50: Sc NV :. Z. =;
80 acres
y. w. Luake and wife to Herman
II. kcssler, warranty deed, $500;
lot 4, blk II. Cockrill's add. north
of railroad.
d. N White to ]. II. Mann. trus.
tee, warranty deed, s945.9s;; lands
near Sheriff., Ark.
Devises of w. II. Davis, decea sed
to l.. Thomasson, trustee, deed, Sc
IA 80, 4, 8.
Fran: Jackson and wife 10 J. r.
Jones. deed, 81; pit lot "A, Allis
add.
J. w. Whitesides and wife to J.
F. Jones, warranty deed, 5000; ut
lot 13, Allis' survey.
j. w. Bellamy and wife to Bank
Of Altieimer, deed of trust, So.
goo; lots /, 2, and s, blk So, AL
theimer.
a. c. jordan and wife to J. s
Mcdonnell, deed of trust, $4,000;
lots 5, 6, Z and s, blk ~, and lots
3 and 4, blk 20, Pine Bluff Lane
! Cos. add.