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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
CHINA PLANNING GREAT UNIVERSITY

ing school a Pekin FOR the purpose OF
training young men for service in its
various branches. This is the first OF
its kind in the country.
Twenty students. natives OF Shekiang.
are to be sent abroad al the expense %
the government OF the province Most
Of them will come 10 the United states,
and the others viii go TO Germany and
Belgium. Nearly All will study engi-
neering; five or six will take up COM
merce. law or shipbuflding.
Another indication of the progress in
education is the increase In postal IA
cilities and their use. Up 10 the close
OF. 1867 there were 2.S03 WORKING poss-
ofhces-an increase OF 707 in a year
while the business increased 90 Dar cent
and the net receipts were corresponding
iy larger
China latest educational! project Is
the establishment of schools n southern
Manehurla, Tor agriculture md nsnInK,
the latter TO include other marine -sork.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
CHAPTER XIV.

HOW ACCOUNTS WERE BALANCED
But there were others than the
sheriff and his men.
Tnsre was Freserick Mexican. the
district attorney Of the county: DR..
Denarest. eDr Hale. and
easped with establishment as saw
with the Others. when 7 went down 70
the dining room. the red-bearded bur
glar had met on the night had gone
10 my office
This Is Sheriff Rowland" said
Manvf. as a tall. broad-shouldered
man with heavy blond mustache ad-
yaneed To meet me.
7 nodded. He advanced and laid his
Land on my shoulder,
Richard Duniston, I arrest you on
a warrant" he said teTsely-
IAN right I answered. bowling 70
the inevitable
You must come with us" he an
swered.
Wait" said Manvil DR.. Dema-
rest and DIT Hale have come on
another mission. believe Let's go
upstairs"
glanced at the two men whose
names were mentioned.
Wei. we've run YOU TO earth at
last. said Denarest
Better go UPSTAIRS / answered
terseIy.
Despite their anectation Of compos-
ure. J saw that both looked anxious
Ia a few moments we were in Miss
HOLSTERS room.
THAT = one OF them" said Dems-
rest, pointing 10 nay client.
Some one who had been sitting ia
dark corner Of the room now rose. Il
vas Freydell.
Demarest and Hale exchanged
gIances OF dismay
Freydeil stepped quickly 10 the cen
ter OF the room
This Is the district attorney" ex-
planned Mauvil, taking Mexican by the
arm
just the man ] want 10 see. said
rieydeiL Mr.. Mexican. went 70
your office this afternoon You were
not 10. My name is FrydeH J am an
analytical chemist. Of some reputation
among courts of law, / believe. Tor 1
nave frequently been summoned to
testify as an expert.
II have heard o. you replied Nc
Kean.
Good said Freydell Then you
viii attach some weight 10 nv words
perhaps when l say that, ia the pres
ence OF several witnesses at Croydon.
on Thanksgiving Day. / took from the
hands of a nurse a glass which was
offered TO Miss HOLSTER. and which.
as 7 an informed, contained a draft
that had been prepared by DR.. Hale.
Il have analysed the liquid and I
and that il contained prussic acid. J..
therefore. charge DR., Hale with the
crime OF attempted homicide As a
citizen OF the state - New York. I de-
mand mis- arrest"
And ]" I said, do hereby charge
DR.. Demarest with the crime OF muir
der. committed upon the person OF one
Lockwood in my presence"
But that IS tie charge on which
YOU yourself are arrested exclaimed
Mexican
A moment please. said Manyil.
we have an eyewitness OF the shoot
ing other than Richard Duniston. The
man-servant in the employ OF Dr.
DemaTest will tell Of the tragedy
More than this, We viii be able 10 show
that this man Royce. a partner OF DIT
Demarest in certain mining deals. pur-
chased the revolver with which the
crime was committed"
ManviI turned 70 Royce.
Every natural-born scoundrel has a
love OF ufe." Manvil said. so speak
up now. sam, and save yourself while
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
CHAPTER VI.
DOUBTFUL sAMARITANs

Free at last.
The chill OF autumn pervaded the
room In which / lay. The atmosphere
held a faint suggestion Of burned
leaves that had been swept into bon
fires from lawns and graveled walks
The night winds were growing IN
strength nd I heard them moaning IN
the chimney, but, so far from depress-
ing me, they inspired me with a feel
ing Of delight that might also be de-
scribed al ecstHtic-
As fun OF Joyous life as ] was, they
were rushing past fssm the So, from
the woodlands and the meadows Five
hours ago I little dreamed II al a
would ever hear such sounds gain.
with a sigh of heartfelt thankful
ness. I thrust the bedclothes well
away from my chin, and crossed my
hands behind my head. Earth was
fairer 10 me now than had been every
dream 1 ever had OF heaven
But as Inhaled the fresh air Of the
APARTMENT. stretched my weary limbs
and listened to the ticking OF an un-
seen clock, I again became conscious
~ the work that fate had cut out for
me 10 do.
FIRST. HlffcA Nl-ul AtAt SUI % -
charge OF murder.
second. not only as. a witness Of
crime, but as counsel for Evelyn Hol-
lister IL was incumbent upon me 70
bring to the bar of justice the man
who. having failed in an attempt TO
intimidate her. had struck her down
and fouIly slain her defender
Where and how was ] 10 begin? A
revelation Of my identity would re-
suit Immediately in my arrest and i'm
prisonment. II Miss HOLSTERS injuries
were of a nature that would prevent
her from giving testimony in court,
who was there 10 corroborate my
charges against DCmarest?
ON the other hand. were / TO WORN
or in secret. without causing it TO be
known that Richard DunistOn was still
alive. how could I draw upon the
funds that I had recently inherited?
Buckner's income consisted OF LITTLE
more than the salary that he earned
as an electrical engineer. This amount
ed Ia about $3.50 q year. That he,
recently wed, was living well up 70
n is. I had no doubt
left no viii I had no wife,
brother or sister TO inherit my fortune
However. there was my fathers
brother, and his two sons and three
daughters. They were a quiet, we'll
meaning lot. but when a fortune Is
dsngled before the eyes Of persons
Who have professed TO be closer to
God than TO mammon. It frequently
happens that mammon IS the arbiter
OF their fate.
And mammon's methods are not
always reconcilable to the sacred pre-
cpt OF the golden rule.
For two OF three hours the problems
suggested BY this trend of thought
perplexed me Then. all unaware Of
the approach Of sleep, ] lost conscious
ness
When / swoke the sun was shining
in upon me though the two high win
dows OF my room. On the mantel-
niece was a little clock. It's hands
pointed TO the hour OF nine.
As rose 10 a sitting position in the
bed and glanced srouAd me, I saw a
suit Of gray clothes lying on q chair
beside me. / quickly ieaped TO the
floor. and in ten minutes my toilet
vas completed and was fully dress
I'd.
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This Is Archie ManvH, Dick. said
buckner quietly.
The newcomer smiled family az, ad-
vancing slowly, he ntld his right hand
toward me.
we've met before. I think he
draW-led.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29

Just as their cup OF happiness seems
about complete they were interrupted
by the arrival OF a sheriff and his men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-29
MADE IN PITTSRuRG

You may drift out OF Pittsburg and
wash on the dirt
And Scrape all the SCOT from vo1fr col
lar and shirt
Yod may scratch ell your labels and do
as you will.
But the scent OF the stogie will cling to
you still.-Wheeiing Intelligence
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November 29. 1908
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12

IMPROVEMENTS AT
 ELKS THEATER

Many improvements are being made at the Elks theater, which recently passed into the hands of C. E. Phil pot, the popular local snowman. The tified and metal ceiling is to be added. The theater patrons will be given the best line of attractions ever seen here this season and MT. Philpot is busily engaged making arrange ments for the opening the latter part of September. MT. Philpot knows his the theater will doubtless enjoy a much better patronage than that of the past several seasons. Among the good shows that have already been secured for Pine Bluff are:
 "The Substitute is the name of the new play in which Max Figman un- der the management of John Cort, will star this seacon. The piece is Beulah Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland, authors of "The Road to Yesterday and as a personal vehicle
 for Mr. Figman's splendid accom- plishments. is declared to excel "The Man on the Box in which MT. Fig man has so successfully starred dur ing the last two saesons. It is an American play of today. Mr. Figman was seen here last season in "The Man on the Box and left an eyer- lasting impression on theater goers.
 Mime. Emma Calye, whose trium phant corcert tours under John Cort's management, have for two seasons offered favored cities the musical treat of a lifetime, will begin her next annual conquest of the United States, an0 again with Mir Cort at the managerial helm, early in Octo- ber. Madame Calva $ glorious voice was never in better conditon" is the promising message that comes across the sea for the European agent.
 The Alaskan the Blethen- Girard opera which scored so signal and gratifying a success last season, will take the road under john Cort's di- rection early in September No pure ly comic opera of recent years pleas ed both public and critics so highly as did "The Alaskan on it's introduc- tion tour and the best proof is the demand for return dates, which from every description is insistent Edward Martindell and numerous favorites of the original cast will continue in their old roles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
Fed on Rich
 Pasture Land

and dainty and delicious is our fine lamb, mutton, beef, veal and pork. The quality and high-gradc excellence of our meats, is known by all, and our prices are as low as the lowest. A tender, juicy steak or roast is what will nourish as we'll as tempt this hot weather.
 ATKINSON GROCER co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
s + ]. !s + l. + + <. ;. + l. l. + 4 >
 < E FOCAL AND OTHERWISE l & + sp (. # * # * + I. <. + + 1. l. + F !
.itlNISE

For sale-IIouse aud two lots, reasonable terms. No. 1t19 West Fifth avenue. 7-S-6t
 --For sale-1en shares stock of Consumers Ice Co Address Box 16, Rison, Ark. 7-1O-3t
 --For rent-Rooms for light house. keeping, also rooms for gentleman or lady. POI East Second avenue. 7-7-6t
 FOR SALE-Tomato, cabbage and all other kinds of vegetable plants. Apply to Pic Merle Old phone 873.
 Lost on Fifth or Sixth avenue, be- tween Linden and Main, a black rib bon watch fob Reward for return to Graphic office. 10 St
 Wanted to trade a first class par Tor organ for good driving horse Organ cost $110 new East India Med icipe Co.,, SIS Main street 7103t
 For iron or wire fencing, flower trellis, flower stands, lawn vases, chairs and settees, hitching posts, many beautiful designs, call, write or phone Eagle Iron Works, A. A. Le- Laurin, proprietor, Pine Bluff, Ark. Phone, 536, 33333 and 324. 6-1S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
The Lakeside Weekly Calendar.

Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preach ing at ii a. m. and D. m. by the pastor. Senior Epworth League at 2 D. m., "The Fundamental Laws of Jesus Life-Obedience Leader, H. c. Harlow. Junior Epworth League at 4:15 D. m. The Home Mission So ciety Monday at f D. m Prayer meet ing "Wednesday at s D. m., subject, the Sunday school lesson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
FOR LADIES ONLY.

Just received a fine line of brace lets, manufacturers samples, gold filled, guaranteed for ten and twenty years, worth from s to s15, a special price for this week only s3.5O to s5. The Nichols Jewelry Shop, 300 Main street, corner Third avenue, Morris racAlhg co buildin1 7-5-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
At the Christian Church.

Reasons for the Christians Hope will be the morning subject, and at night the pastor will finish the discus sion of Health-Destroyin Habits. MT. Earnest Harrison. having been re- gently selected to preside over the c. E., requests full attendance of the members. He will preside at flo the hour for the service. All parties coming in after this hour will have to stay in after school.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
Carr Memorial Church.

Services at Il a. m. and s ?. nl. held by the pastor, Reverend R. A. McClintock Sunday school at 9: :45 a. m., M. s. Frank, superintendent. Jun for League at : D. m. Prayer and praise service at : :45 D. m. All are cordially invited to attend these ser vices
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
First Baptist Church,

The pastor Reverend Ross Moore, will preach at both hours of service. Morning subject "A Gratifed Savior Evening subject, Something Worth Having Sunday school 9:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U. ' p. m. All are cordially invited to attend these services
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
LADIES. REMEMBER

You will need your old mattresses renovated and your carpets cleaned to begin to live through another win ter So remember those who have work of this kind to be done we will call and make special prices during the net 60 days. We have the only Carpet Cleaner in the city, every one knows this; also we have the finest and largest line of Tickings in plain and artistic designs. We have the finest workmen which can be had and we live in the city and will refer you to the following whom we have done work for:
 Names.
 A. Brewster, Mrs. c. F. Moore, J. H. Watkins, w. c. Hudson, Jefferson Hotel, Knox-Walker Co.,, Y. M c. A.. City Simpson & Webb, Y. M. c. A. Jones-Reap Crawford Co.,,
 borO, Union Fur. Co.,, Y. M. c. A. McGeheeHardin Fur. Co.,, F. H. Walker, Tedstrom Fur Co.,, w. D. Hearn, Puddephatt Fur
 Co and many others too numerous to mention, can testify to our Mattress es, also to our Carpet Cleaning Ma chine.
 Both phones. Call us.
 TURNER BEDDING FACTORY. 6-2S-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
Lutheran Church.

The Evangelical Lutheran church, East Sixth avenue, corner Florida street, will conduct English services at 10:45 a. m. Sunday school at 9:3O. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12

Love works no ill to any man, wo- man or child and has given to Us every institution that seeks to promote the peace of the people, to protect the in nocent and to defend the helpless. The mission of the church is to bless and not to curse. to save and not to de- stroy, to brighten lives and not to blacken them. 1t sweetens all the rela tions of life and strengthens every in dividual in his purpose to do and be good-Rcv. ]. A. Henry. Baptist. Los Angeles Cal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12

-LOST-Beween Third avenue and Honnets store Saturday golden switch hair braid. Finder return to No. FOG West Third avenue and re- ceive reward. 7-5-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
AT CHURCHES.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church.


 Masses: Sundays-7:30 and 10:30 .. m. Week Days-6:30 and a. m.
 Sunday School-2:30 p. m.
 Sunday Night Services-Devotions sermon and benediction, 7:30.
 Baptisms-3:30 p. n. on Sunday
 Societies - Knights of Columbus: irst and third Mondays, West Second venue. Promoters of League of acred Heart, pastors house on last Wednesday of each month, 3:30 p. m. Ladies' Altar Society, on second Sum day of each month, in chapel of St. Anthony after second mass. St. Jo- seph's Cemetery Association, on fourth Sunday of each month in St. An- thony's Chapel after second mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-12
Christian Science Service.

1US Pine Street. Sunday, il a. m., Subject: "Sacra- ment. Wednesday evening meeting, S:30 o'clock Reading Room same a. dress. All are welcome
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-16
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: ADJUSTMENTS I
\ Observation-Disclosures
AL. Il. Metz Wilson.

Golden-yoced AL Fl. Wilson. The
man who sang his way into the
hearts fthe people, will bring his lat
est play, "When Old New York WAS
Dutch, to this city at the Cairo opera
house, Tuesday, Oct, Goth The plot
of when Old New York Was Dutch
is we'll constructed The author has
not permitted morbid sentiment or
unwholesomely suggestive word TO EN-
ter into 1t. Built upon the early his.
tory of New York II is instructive. It's
refined comedy is mirth provoking
and the sweet rove scenes and VIII.
sons melodious voice wi nthe sym,
pathies of even the most cynical In
short. 1t Is one of the class of pfodlir.
lions that the theater going public
will appreciate. Prices "a, 81, Is, 81
and sl50.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-16
BIG CROWD saw
FAST SPORT SHOW
HIHERNiAN MCCARTHY KNOCKS
OUT TOMMY RICE IN FOURTH
ROUND - BAPTiSTE WINS
FROM REAkER.

The first OF q proposed series y
athletic entertainments, was piled of
at the Cairo opera house last night be
fore large sized crowd of sport en-
thusiasts The bouts were all thai
could have been desired and were en-
Enthusiastically received.
The wrestling match between Geo
Baptiste and Bobby Reaker resulted
in victory for the former. Reaker
is game and wirey as well as scien.
tific wrestler and for the first 10 min
utes gave the 81. Louis mat artist
sonic extremely hard work. At the
end of that time. however the super
Tor strength and experience of Bop.
tiste showed itself and Reaker went
TO the mat. pinned fast BY eroutch
and half-nelson hold. The second fail
went TO Baptiste In much shorter
time. Reaker failing to recover the
wind and strength lost in extricating
himself from the several dangerous
and seemingly inyIncible holds Bap-
tiste held in the previous bout Bap-
tiste won the second in three and a
half minutes with a sizzor-over the
head and hammer lock hold
The scheduled six round go be.
tween Mccarthy, The Fighting Hi.
bernian" and Tommy Rice ended in
the fourth when Mccarthy who from
the start proved himself worth of his
cognomen, landed a jab in Rice 5
wind that sent him TO the mat in
such a condition that he failed 70
arise before Referee Hasenjaeger had
counted him out Mccarthy was at
all times the winner although Rice
did not by any means fail TO land.
He was at a slight disadvantage as
to size but made up for it in quick
ness and strength He often took adj.
vantage of the rules-no break while
one hand is free and fought In 50
close that neither could deliver any
telling blows
Tn Battle Royal between five big
DUCKS was Won Dy Young Joe Cans
a well known negro pugilist.
W. II. Barton who arranged the
matches was disappointed in the
non-arrival of two well known Cairo
sparrers who had agreed to put on
an exhibition match.
If the plans now under way by Mr.
Barton. prove successful several Of
the best men In the country will be
matched here. Mr. Barton. acting for
Baptiste last night wired an accept
ance of the challenge of Joe Acton.
made through his manager. H. J.
Jackson. to meet the winner OF to-
nights wrestling match for $3.50 a
side. Acton Is the English weller
weight champion and q nephew u
the famous Joe Acton.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-16
A SOCIAL SESSION
Was Plan Of Merchants Luncheon
Yesterday-Tak BY Mayor
Parsons.

The Merchants Luncheon at Alex
ander club grill room yesterday
afternoon was again well attended.
there being upwards of 25 present
Frank p, Aver presided over the
gathering and decided to change the
program somewhat. making the gath
erine a social one rather than for
business. Mr.. Aver called on Mayor
Parsons to tell of the Chicago Deep
Waterways convention, and the
mayor responded, but said he had
asked the privilege of referring to
local matters briefly The mayor
spoke of street improvements, and
incidentally admonished citizens not
to burn trash on the newly ppaved
streets as it would damage the
asphalt filler. He referred to the
movement for cleaner elections, say
ing that the committee had taken no
action as yet although an important
election was approaching, In the
matter of a cleaner city he referred
W OuStluttlJi VI SINfWdihS ny WHOLE
sale business houses He approved
all these movements. but felt 1t
would be difficult to carry out some
of the things proposed He said when
the present grand jury was chosen
the other two members OF the county
board had completely ignored him.
to permit him to suggest a
single member although he had
named good citizens He mentioned
this 10 show that he did not have a
tree hand in public affairs. The
mayor wave an interesting account
Of the waterways convention.
The mayor was followed by Elk
Mayor Winter IN a brief talk on the
Mr. Aver named Prof T. c. Glen
ienen to preside at next Thursdays
luncheon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-16
INSURANCE MEN
NOT ENJOINtO
FROM CONDUCTING BUSINESS Ac.
CORDiNG TO METHODS NOW
PURSuED-EAST ST. LOUIS
ACTION EXPLAINED.
Chicago Chronicle.)

| The injunction granted against til.
! fire insurance companies at East St.
Louis was entered by stipulation as a
sesult of negotiations extending over
several weeks. The companies are not
interfered with In their present meth
DDS of doing business, the eoriginal
litigation and the present Injunction
dealing with the old compact method
OF making and enforcing rates. That
was given up some time ago for the i'll
dependent rates system, now in gener
al use throughout the West. The writ
onions the companies from employing
NJ. F. Gent 10 make and enforce rates
under the compact system or any 9th
OF man operating on that plan. The
Injunction applies only 10 the two
counties in the East ST Lnnis dis
trict
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-16

ing Henry Wilson, G. c. Stanley
Chas. Greer. Vim. Lang, Robt. Ham
mond, win Sampson, Jake Dickerson,
Ed Robertson Walter Fisher. Dan
Key, Guy Summerwell Manuel
Wright, W. J, Cochran, l., II. Sack
berger, VIII House, Ben Clendenen,
! j. w Cannon, H. c. Berrill Tom Bur.
row WIN Evans, Jim Clendenen, Ar.
thur Sanders, Robt. Robinson, VIII
Mayiield, Theo. Constant, Harry VIII.
bourne, w VI. Harrison. w. O..
Shourd, WIN Rates. Fl. w Lathrop,
A. n. Ozbum, Myron LeBar Willis
Mack. J, A. Beadles, VIII Ester, G.,
Cochran, Louis Oliver. VIII Fitzger-
Old. Jack Magee, Richard. Williams,
Albert Quinn. Gus Selyitz, Harry
Hughes, J. Steger Frank Banks, Rob.
ert Alexander, l.. G. link, Samuel
Thomas, Turner Lowery S. Cross
land Lon Raines, Lon Coffman,
James Johnson, Fred Thridge, C.. A.
Clements, Dave Brown Chas. Mayo,
X. Kapner. Henry Johnson. f. Me
lnturff, Pink Christian. w. b. Ru.
dolph, Shelby Mitchell, Walter Sla.
ton. Frank Hutchinson, John Wright,
Jake Flenoy, E. H. James, George
Heavenly, Sam Lands, j. w. Blink
ley Jack Magee, j. w. Clarke, Albert
James, {. Il. Batty, Henry COPELAND,
Sam Alexander Robert White, Joe
Wiley, Spencer Hill, Lum Smith. An
derson Rigglev. Chas. Boone, Herman.
Brown, Robt, Beasley, Frank Wilson
Chas. Weber. A. Durbe, All Smell. VIM
Terry, Geo Phillips Garfield Davis.
Frank Sanders,
200 receipts at $50 each. . s4G3 80
Less worked out at
$3.50 each .....$ 90
rreaSurer's receipt at
tached .... AGO 50