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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
MEMPHIS SAYS
 DOCKSTADER'S GOOD

The Memphis News-Scimitar says Lew Dockstader's minstrels are good. Dockstader and his mirth producers will appear at the Elks Theater to- night. The News-Scimitar says:
 Those who have laughed at the drolleries of the "Rarebit Fiend" in The News-Scimitar can find him and his. troubles reproduced in real life at the Lyceum theater this afternoon and tonight. His appearance last night was easily the feature of the 1909 edition of. Lew Dockstader's min strels. and made tremendous hit with the crowd that comfortably filled the theater, despite the unpropitious weather.
 The dream" comes as a climax to the first part of the performance, which was anything but the usual first part" of a minstrel show. The Possum Hunt club has a rarebit after indulging in a round of merriment which served to introduce splendid collection of songs, dances and fun, and then Lew Dockstader, suddenly transformed into Prof. Hightower. " goes of to find the North Pole. His experiences and troubles are gotten together into one of the cleverest skits seen on tho Lyceum stage in years.
 Aside from Docksteder. Neil O'Brien is the other particular hit. of the show Nell, who is undoubtedly one Of the foremost comedians today, has a skit of his own, and he makes 1t go with rush. It is called ''The GIouse of Rest" and gives him an excellent opportunity to show his ability.
 A big company numbering nearly half a hundred, makes Dockstader's show this year probably the best he has ever had. All the old familiar favorites are still with him, and Rees Prosser, William H. Thompson. Her bert Willison and the others are heard in pretty ballads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

MCARRA, s. J. SHEPPARD, w. J. " s SIMMONS, J. EMMETT. SAWYER-AUSTIN LUMBER co. T.ARVER, J. W. WHITE FRONT. GRO OCBRY. wOLLDFusfAsS. THBO., BRO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
Ternpdo and
 Hail. Insurance

Two of our the-very-oest and larg- est companies, with assets Of over $31, ,000,0 900, are writing hail In con- nection with tornado insurance. Let us write you policy at once. The rates are very low.
 The storm season has hardly be- gun and yet the losses so far have exceeded any previous year in the history of our state. The wise will profit by the experience of others. Be wise and insure with us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
OLD RIFLE SALES
 MUST BE STOPPED
Orders Issued by War Department to
 Prohibit the Indiscriminate Selling Of the Discarded Arms of the United
 States Chicago Made Complaint.

Washington, April 15.-No more cheap revolutions in neigbboring countries will be encouraged in the easy manner in which it has been possible to purchase old arms of the United State.
 Orders have been issued at the war department stopping the selling of discarded arms of the United States. ut has been reported at various times that revolutionists in Central and South America obtained arms from the United States
 ]. 1t remained, however. for the po- lice of Chicago to complain of the sale of old Springfield rifles. recently tliscarded, causing trouble for them.
 That complaint was followed by an order against the sale of the remain ing 5000 rifles by auction. These rides may be sold to patriotic or ganizations only.
 Hundreds Sold in Chicago.
 N0lC66O, AQIA 4O.-NuICA OA 1OAANC < s6hippy Of Chicago explained today that he had discovered some weeks ago that many hundreds of the old United States army rifles had been cold in Chicago stores indiscrimin- Ately, and he protested to the war p department against the sale of the weapons, Chief Shippy said:
 With such weapons obtainable so eAsily the community might be imper- lied in times of strikes or riots. The war department has informed me that N will sell no more weapons and melt mp what remains of them."
 Were Sold Here.
 "A large number of these discarded riles were recently sold in Pine Bluff " persons who brought them from the North and displayed them in a Main street store. Complaint was made here about their sale to ne- groes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
TELl.EPHQ|NE. YOUR

*a tS 1XNx0f fs8.sz or rather the wants of your i've stock, to Westbrook's. Be your needs large or small. we will meet your re. quirements for all sorts of grain and feed-that is. all good sorts. clean and free from mold or rot. We want some cs your trade and await youy call, mail Us telephone communica- tion.
 WESTBROOK GRAIN .
 COMMISSION CO.,,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16
For Sale by the following Grocers:

Pine Bluff, Ark. : lAvARITT, F. M. DALEY & SONS. EDWARDS, c. W. GANAWA, s. l.. aREM. v. v. ... lM'BRyDE, w. c. MtgJ&lIMN. .sW4 E.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-16

J. H. Mann has gone to Memphis. where he will attend the convention of the Southern Retail Druggists As sociatiOn.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

want to do something for these boys
for Harold's sake, to keep his mem
DRY green. You must tell me what to
do.''
She sent other flowers to hospi-
tai in which there were many Grip
pied children, and the nurses told her
a day or two later that she would
have been more than repaid had she
seen the eager clutch Of tiny claw
like hands, and the light on little
wizened faces when flower was laid
beside every pillow. Her regret was
that she had not asked her fellow
passenger his name. She would have
been glad to have helped the daugh-
ter whom he had mentioned as an in
valid In his home. He had said his
word in season, and apparently
passed altogether out of her sight.
This is little world. however, and in
it unlikely things are always happen
ing.
The Easter music in Its trium-
plant cadences had floated up togjoin
the angels song, the Easter flowers
had faded and summer had come.
Long rows of great houses on stately
New York avenues were closed for
the summer, and those who fingered
latest were preparing to depart to
the seashore or the mountains. Har-
Odds mother had fingered long, but
she was going at last, and the express
company were taking to the station
her trunks and boxes. Stepping out
to pay the expressman who had
placed her trunks in the wagon, she
was struck by something familiar,
and suddenly recalled her friend of
Passion week. She took his hand
and looked into his eyes, her own fill
ing with tears, not wholly sorrowful.
"Oh, am glad to see you!" she said.
You opened the door for me, al
though you did not know it, into a
new world, a world of courage and of
good cheer. What you said that day
led me to study my Bible, and now I
believe that heaven is reality. /
can wait for it. Tell me where you
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

When the news was first spread
That Christ was arisen indeed from the
dead
Very great was the joy Of the angels in
Heaven;
And as great the dispute as to who shoGld
carry
The tidings thereof to the Virgin Mary,
Pierced to the heart with sorrows seven.
Old Father Adam was first to propose,
AS being the author Of all our woes;
But he was refused, for fear, said they,
He would stop to eat apples on the wayl
Abel came next, but petition in vain,
Because lie might meet with his brother
Cain! At
Noah, too, was refused, lest his weakness
for wine
Should delay him at every tavern-sign;
And John the Baptist could not get a vote,
On account of his old-fashioned, camels-
hair coat;
And the penitent thief, who died on the
cross,
Was reminded that all his. bones wers
brokenl 9t
Till at last, when each in turn had spoken,
The company being still at loss,
The angel WHO rolled away the stone
Was sent to the sepulchre all alone,
And filled with glory that gloomy prison,
And said to. the Virgin, "The Lord Ia
arisen!
Lcngfellow's Golden Legend.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

fat which was the home Of her frearA.
the expressman, whore his daughter
Sophy sat by the window most Of the
day. The neighbors were kind aStM
the father was accustomed to 60iu<
much woman's work, so that tho lit
tie fiat had homelike aspect. The
first visit was one Of many continued
after the summer had gone, and y
skilled physician was found who was
able greatly to benefit the invalid
girl. So the blessing of Easter mHde
long path of brightness In the lit
tie home as In the large one.
One never knows on what errand
he may be sent between sunrise and
sunset. One never knows what mes
senger il coming from the King with
command, greeting, or a bit OF
consolation. Gods angels come to ua
sometimes as unseen visitantsv
breathing into our ears thoughts that
vibrate with the melody of heaven.
But all the angels do not stand
around the throne of God. An angel
Is a messenger, and the woman who
works In your kitchen, the man who
tills your fields, the minister VIVA
breaches to you from the pulpit and
the friend who writes you timely
letter may do angels work and bring
you angelic cheer. Chief among
Gods angels dwelling here, or wing
ing their fight to us from over there.
are those who teach us to believe
that the Lord is risen indeed. Chris.
tian Herald.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

Him? | can't think Of my Mildred
as sitting still and singing. She was
one that fitted about like butterfly
in the sun, and she loved to wait upon
others. l think the dear Lord has
set her some task over there that her
little hands can do, and he has found
a place for your boy. did not bring
all my lilies for Mildred. l have
saved some to make Easter Sunday
happier for Sophy, and think that is
what Mildred would like. Good-by,
dear lady, and may God bless you"
They went on their separate ways,
and on the return journey they did
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

live. want to get acquainted with
your little Sophy and her mother"
Something like a falling curtain
for an instant obscured the steady
courage and quiet serenity of the
mans strong face. 1T will be SO
good in you." he said. "Sophy has
a lonely time of it, poor child. Her
mother has been insane for three
years" Then the curtain seemed
to rise. cit is the will of God" he
said. God knows what is right"
The lady deferred her journey for
a day that she might visit the little
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
EASTER IN JERUSALEM.
Ceremony Of the Divine Fire at the
Holy SepulchPe.

An event of Easter Sunday in Jeru-
salem is the ceremony commemorate
ing the tradtlion Of the rising Of the
celestial fire from the sepulchre of
Christ.
The Greek Patriarch enters the
sanctuary Of the sepulchre, the door
closes behind him and the surging,
tossing, tuDlultuous multitude await
the coming Of the fire.
Suddenly out of the right hand
window In the wall of the sepulchre
shoot flames Of fire and in an instant
every one Of the thousands has pro-
duced a candle and dashes forward
to light it 1t the mystic fire.
The light thus taken FROM the Holy
Sepulchre is instantly carried to all
the Christian villages round about
Jerusalem, and fleet footed young
men vie with one another in being
first to light their local shrines with
the divine fame.
A writer in the Travel Magazine
records having seen two rival runners
put down their candles and indulge
in a sanguinary battle with knives
and sticks until the light of one OF
them Is put out. There is no joke
meant here; each is striving desper-
ately to extinguish the fame of the
other.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
PRESENTLY SHE STOPPED THE CARRIAGE AND WAITED FOR HIM

not meet, but the mans faith had
kindled little warmth in the wom-
ans heart, and the ice therein began
to melt. She left her roses on the
mound that covered her boy and hid
him from her sight. But that even
ing she went to Settlement in which
he had been interested, and although
the young men were mostly Hebrews,
to whom Easter in it's Christian sig
nffcance was a mockery, she bore to
them gift, not merely of fragrant
flowers, but Of sweet womanly love.
She said to the leader of the group
with whom Harold had often met, II
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
DISCRETION.

Dives had made himself very
wealthy by expressing his neighbors,
and the latter, grown poor concur
rently, were wont to gather at his
gate each morning to clamor for
bread.
But Dives, though touched, did not
lose his head.
Il mustn't make paupers Of these
unfortunates!" he exclaimed, and was
universally applauded for his discre-
tion when he offered to give stone,
provided the beneficiaries of his
bounty first got another stone else
where.-Puck
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
ACCORDING 10 CONTRACT.

House Owner failed to pay
your rent last month. What are you
going to do about it?"
Tenant-"Oh, / suppose I'll do as
you said when / rented it.
House Owner" What did say?D
Tenant" You said / must pay in
advance or not at all. London
Opinion.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
UTILITY.

Prospective Buyer What want
is nice, quiet, good-looking animal
for myself, which my wife can drive
in the dogcart, and which won't mind
being hitched on the lawnmower oc-
,casionally."
Dealer--"Yes, sir; and would you
be wanting it to wait on the table as
well?"-The Taller.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
MODERN METHODS.

Eyes, the old millionaire left the
college hundred thousand to endow'
endow Greek chair"
That's fine"
We'll, the faculty thought 1t bet
ter to broaden the purpose of the
gift, Instead Of using the money for.
single Greek chair, they bought all
the seats for the new stadium with
it. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

Tell again the wondrous story,
How one morn at break Of day
Weeping women bringing spices
Came to where the Saviour lay.
How the angel, white and shining,
Said, "T5e Master is not here;
He is risen! He is risenl
Tell the news and do not fear"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
EXPLAINED.

Old Lady (rather deaf) Are you
any relation to a Mr.. Green?"
Green--"I am Mr.. Green"
Old Lady "Ah! Then that ex-
plains the extraordinary resem-
olance. "-Pittsburg Observer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
A PERFECT CINCH.
OvERWoRKED.

Have you heard the latest story
told by Lincoln?"
"No! Who wrote Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
POPULAR THERE.

"Is he man Of any great conse-
Quence?"
"Well, yes: to himself. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
THE GOODS.

"We live in exacting times"
/ LAS to how?"
"One must deliver the goods, and
yet not be caught with them. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02

What is your favorite recitation?1
'Curfews Shall Not Ring To-
night.
but no one recites that now"
That's why like it.1-New York
Telegram.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-02
DAMAGE UNKNOWN.

Were you much hurt when the
car struck your"
Don't know yet The jury hasn't
brought in its verdict. y Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-04-22
LODGE DIRECTORY

Hall, second Tuesday of each month. w. ii.
sudduth, w. NJ. l.. .. Haskins Sec.
Valley Chapter, No. 26, Order of Eastern
Star, Masonic Hall, first and third Friday even
Ing of each month. Mrs. CA. Walker, W. NJ
Mrs. Il. W. Madsen, Sec.
Valley Lodge No. 10, l. o. o. +. every
Wednesday night, |. o. o. f. Hall G.. Nj.
| Everett. N. g. q. W. Burbank Sec.
and 4th Fridays, in j. o. o. u. Hall. c. II.
Thompson, =. P. II. II. Fisher, Scribe.
Lillian Lodge No 20 meets lst and :;rd
Saturdays of each month, |. o. o. f. Hall
Mrs. H. b. Ooe,Sec.., Mrs H. r. Faith, NC
Elm Camp No 1921. NJ. W. A. meets lst and
'rd Fridays of each month"; Walkers Hall. a.
W. Beagle, Consul, Ii. q. Reel, Clerk.
Violet Camp No. 1918, r. NJ of A. meets
| lat and Bird Mondays of each month Walkers
Hall. Naomi Smith, Oracle, Florence b.
! Walker, Rec.
Laurel Camp No. Ia, r. N. of A. meets 2nd
nd 4th Wednesdays, at Walkers Hall. Mrs
Flora Hardy, Oracle, Mrs. Emln Warner, Rec
Elkhorn Lodge No Ill, / A. of NJ. meets LIST
and 3rd Mondays of each month, at Knights of
Columbus Hall. Arthur Hunt, Pres, w. A.
Wyant, Rec Sec.
Esther Court No. 3D. b Il. meets End and
ith Tuesdays of each msnth, Walkers Hall
Mrs. L.. A. Lewis Chief, George Harty Scribe
knights of Pythias, meets every Monday
evening. Oddfcllows Hail. A. N, Brown, O. q.
Ed Bradley, X. of Il s.
Woman Lodge No. 332> mce.s Pod and 4th
Saturday of each month, Walkers Hall. D. b.
Harlan, Foreman, V. l. Tamisiea, Cor
Busy Bee No. "a, Homesteaders, meets every
snd and 18th Thursdays of each month Walkers
hall. Bert Jones, Pres, Mrs n. z. Reel, Zee
Fraternal Union, meets Doth of each month
Walkers Hall. Mrs NJ. H. Bruudige, +, Nj .
Alrs L. j. Gaver, Justice.
Danish Bro therhood mcets lat and :,rd
Thursdays of each month"; Walkers hall. L. ILL.,
Thompson, Pres, Jcppc Thompson, Sec.
A o. U. W. No Valley Lodge No. PIG meets
LIST and Bird Tuesdays each month, Walkers
hall. Harry Witt, NJ. W. Ed Walton, Rec.
X l. of . No 39j meets lat aud Sid Saturday
each month"; Walkers Hall. l. ) Haskins, Pres.
| E Conroy, Sec.
Degree of Honor, Fernwooi No 33 meets LIT
and :ird Wednesday of every month. Mrs. CARL
Wchri, z s Mrs Brundige +
Belden Corps $50 W Il o meets and and 4th
Friday each month, Walkers Hall Mrs Carrie
Colenso, pros Mrs Harriet Pike, sec
Triune Chapter, No 81, r. A. NJ. second Thurs
day of each month, Masonic Hall. j. &.
McGavren, II. p.
Belden Post No SO G A r meets md and 4th
Monday evening each month from Oct LIST to
April LIST at 80 m and the 18th Monday even
ing the balance of the year at 500 p IN in G A
Hall Walker Building + " Myers, Com
mander, j d Brown. Adutant
Higl Nobles first and third Tuesdays of each
| month
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-23
FOR GOOD ROADS
Spring Hope Expects
Much From New
Law

Especial to News and Observer
Spring Hope, N. c., Feb. 20-The
citizens of this town r township
are rejoiced that the Legislature has
passed a road law for this place. The
law provides that it is the duty Of
the Nash county commissioners at
their regular annual meeting to levy
a AK between 10 cents and 80 cents
on the hundred dollars worth Of
prOperty-in Mannings township and 80
cents on the poll. 1t is not absolute
ly required that the poll tax be
levied, but if it is not levied every
man in the township between the ages
Of Fl and As years will he required
either to work on the roads four days
each year or pay 81. The citizens
of the town of Spring Hope Will not
be required to pay the four dollar
tax, since they already pay a street
tax Of 81 per year and none of the
Improvement to roads under act will
be within the corporate limits OF the
town.
The law provides that the working
of the roads will be left to the care
pointed, and for the first two years
the following will constitute the
board: Geraldus Rice, W. NJ. Warren,
A. F. May, w. j. May, w. H. Taylor,
and John c. Matthews. Tive mem
bers will be elected every two years
at the regular election.
The law is not exactly what some
of the more enthusiastic good road
advocates wanted, but it is felt that q
step is being made in the right dfrec-
ton. No town in the State is sur
rounded by a better farming country
than is Spring Hope. Near here are
fOund some of the best cotton and
tobacco lands to- be found anywhere.
With he coming good roads Spring
Hope will grow just a little faster. 1t
made remarkable progress last year
as was shown in those columns some
weeks ago That is but a foretaste Of
the plans for this year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-23
Death OF w. III. Sloan.

Wilmington, N. c., Feb. 2O.-NeWs
reached the city last night of the death
OF William H. Sloan, a leading citizen
OF Chinquepin, Duplin county, and
father Of q. d. Sloan, of Wilmington.
He died at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon after a long illness, in the 68th
year Of his age. He is survived by
widow and ten son and daughters,
Mrs. c. e. Hussey, Mrs. J.. H. Booth
and Messrs. r. w, E. D., Frank, A.
r., Binford, S. S., L. j.. and DR.. c. S.
Sloan, nearly all Of Dublin The fun
.eral was conducted at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon and the, interment was in
the family burying ground.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-23
Two Burned With Hotel.

Tower, Mich, Feb. 2O.-Duffey Id
france and Peter Emo were burned to
death early today in a fire which de-
stroyed the Hotel Finan here. a two
s.oIy frame building. The bodies OF
the w men were found in the ruins
Oh the bar-room where they were
the night after returning 10
the hotel at a late hour.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-23
New Superintendent of Nurses,
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington. N. c., Feb. 2O.-Miss
Grace Stamps, of Canada, comes to the
James Walker Memorial Hospital here
as superintendent Of nurses on March
lst. succeeding Miss Shields, who has
returned TO her home in West Virginia.
Pending the arriva / of Miss Stanns
ron New York, Miss Lois Toomer. of
wilmington, is acting superintendent
Of nurses.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-23
The Reveries of a Fiddler
In Six Movements
,,resto yixace Auegretto Afizion.
.ndante cun afezione Adagio Maestro.
Moderate con Norbidezza Iento con Carita.

Written over the very phrase IN
Kayser where my Violin came to grief
are these ominOuS words: Here is
where l broke my fiddle" Every time
my gaze rests on the object OF my
vengeance, which now adorns the
top Of my bookcase, or if l happen
to look in that book, / am fOrc1bly
reminded of two things. First, that
all fiddles are kin, and, second, the
artistic temperament is a very danger
Gus thing when not used in its proper
place. There is one more thought in
this connection, and it is, If Old Man
StadiYarius, bless his heart, made all
the fddles he is credited with making,
he must have been the living embodl-
ment of perpetual motion. And, on,
my! what an enormous and bill he
must have had to pay.
A Fiddle Hospital.
(Allegretto Aff1iZiOne.)
We speak of the horrors of a hos
pital for human beings, but 1t does
not stand comparison with a Fiddle
Hospital. Here are the sick flddles
from all over the country. Riddles
with broken ribs, fddles with the
backache, fiddles with their necks dls-
located, and last, but not east, ftddleS
with broken hearts (the sound pos
is a fddle's heart): and, in fact, every
other ailment now to violin anato-
my. There they all are, each IN It's
narrow bed, awaiting it's turn to so
on the operating table. Have YOU
ever witnessed an operation on a fid-
die, especially if you are interested!
It is most awful. Imagine some doc
tor opening YOU up without giving you
chlorofOrm Riddles can't axe chlOrO-
form, still the nav souls, and any
one having a soul must have feeling.
After the operation is over they band
age the fiddle up, not with soft linens,
as in the case of a mortal, but With
hard Wooden vices, and old glue lln1-
ment, which to a person of the hddle,s
delicate constitution must be very UNI
pleasant. There is n advantage
which fddles have over man in n
case of an operations; that is, fiddle
| doctors never give out the bulletins,
Operation successful, but the patient
died." or Opened by mistake Also
the physicians services are all that
is needed. No trained nurse to fall
in love With, marry and divorce here
after. You have doctor and trained
nurse in one Hence YOU make one
payment, and not q continued install
ment plan kind, as if you married the
fair one.