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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Time to Quit.

A little girl was on a visit to her
aunt and had enjoyed herself very
much until Monday morning.
On this occasion she accompanied
her relative on a rent collecting excur-
sion through poor district where her
aunt owned some property. AS is Of
ten the case. they were in many in
stances met with excuses for nOnpay-
ment, and the little lady's counte-
nance. as for the ninth time she heard
the remark. Pm very sorry. but
can't give you anything today" took
on an expression of great disgust.
At last she could restrain herself no
longer.
"Auntie." said she. 81 think / had
better go home this afternoon. I am
quite sure my mamma would not like
to know that you had taken me round
such dirty streets beggingv'
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13

room. where, after a few remarks, he
presented him with a dollar as q me-
mento of the occasion. On rejoining
his fellow supers. five in number, the
happy recipient spoke Of his good for
tune. dilating upon the cause thereof.
At the next performance Forrest kept
his eye on him to see If he could again
so overcome him as to cause him to
faint When he reached the scene and
climax his establishment can be i'm
agined when six Of the supers fell
over in a dead faint
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
A Dream and a Reality.

An Irishman and Scotchman once
went travelling Though western prai-
RE 1t happened that one afternoon
they shot single quail. which would
do for the breakfast of one Of them on
the following morning. Knowing that
the bird was not enough for two, they
agreed to have it eaten by the one who
should have the best dream during the
night.
When they woke early in the morn
ing the Irishman said to the Scotch
man. An phwat did you dr-ream.
Sandy?"
"Well." answered the Scot, II dream
ed that saw a beautiful basket de-
scend from heaven. and then l got into
IT and was borne up to paradise"
AN | dreamed" said the Irish
man. that | saw you goin' up an
thought you wouldn't come back, an
80 got up and ate the quail"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Left Him In Doubt.

Mark Twain was once interviewed
and promised the interviewer the story
Of his life. The journalist first asked.
what is your baptismal name?' and
the author Of TON Sawyer" replied
that he feared he could not say exact
ly. The journalist was discounted at
this, and his face showed it. Then said
the humorist: Il was twin, and my
brother and l, of course. received our
respective names One day they were
giving us bath, and one Of us was
drowned. and they never knew which
Of us it was"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
A SHARP CLIENT.
Fooled His Counsel, but His Nerve
Won Him Freedom.

Fooled His Counsel, but His Nerve
Won Him Freedom.
The Paris bar is laughing at the ruse
Of youthful advocate who had to de-
fend a man whose reputation was not
of the best.
After much thought the counsel con-
cluded that If he could produce dccu-
mentary evidence of his clients hon.
esty all would be we'll and to obtain
an acquittal would mean much, as far
as future practice was concerned. Like
most suspects, the client was PENN
less. SO to produce the necessary evil
dence it was needful to provide the
means.
The advocate gave his client five
franc piece-about Stand suggested
that he should take 1t to the police and
say he found it in the street and thus
obtain receipt The client acqui-
esced, went to the police Office and re-
turned with receipt. The advocate
gave a cursory glance at the docu-
ment and tied it up with his brief. lit
tie thinking of the sequel.
On the day Of the trial the young ad-
vocate relied entirely on the police re-
ceipt and thus terminated his appeal
to the jury.
Il have q document which shows
that during the past week my client
found five franc piece in the street.
and without delay he took it to the
police. Is that the act of thiefw
Then he triumphantly handed the
document to the president of the court.
The judge examined it closely and
asked:
"Was it 5 francs that he found?'
Eyes, Mr.. President" was the reply.
II am quite sure as to that"
But" said the president. ''the re-
ceipt is for franc only"
The court was convulsed. and the
jury. approaching either the ingenui-
ty of counsel or the sharpness Of his
client. acquitted the honest" knave.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
A Rejected Bid.

Eugene Walter. the noted playwright
had a visitor one afternoon at his
apartment in New York. The visitor.
a thickset young man in a shepherds
plaid suit and red tie. said:
Mr.. Walter. l like your work, and
want you to write me one act skit.
I'm the Only Mannering Of the Quag
circuit. and l want a breezy. funny
skit. but it must have a deep under
lying feeling. the same as Paid In
Full you know"
What would you be willing to pay
for satisfactory skit of this type"
Mr.. Walter asked.
well" said the Only Mannering.
III the skit suited me l wouldn't mind
paying $40 for it."
':Ten dollars, said Mr.. Walter. "Oh,
dear, no! can always borrow that"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
DID HIS BEST.
He Followed Instructions, Vet the Re-
suit Was Very Discouraaina.

He Followed Instructions, Vet the Re-
suit Was Very Discoura9ins.
There was man who kept small
diapers shop and who had an assist
ant who was new to the business One
day an old lady came in and asked for
some silk. The youthful assistant show
ed her some, saying:
1--WE can do this for you at Is. Cd. a
yard"
The master then came forward and
said:
I'm surprised at you showing this
lady stuff Of that quality. Take 1t
away and put it back on it's shelf"
Then. turning to the customer, he said:
You must excuse my assistant.
madam-he is new to the business. But
If you will allow me l will show you
something very superior"
He went away and returned. bring
ing the same piece Of silk. This,
madam" he said, lis a very superior
article, los. cd. yard If it were not
for the fact that bought it some time
ago we should have to charge you Is
shillings. for. as you are doubtless
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Deeds That Bless the Doer.

Mere life is vile. | may have done
Deeds not unworthy and have won
Unwilling fame. though all men blame
This hearts unrest which makes me shun
The calm content that good men take
From good deeds done for the good deeds
sake.
Deeds that in doing Of the deed
Do bless the dOer. who should need
No bliss beyond. But what to me
Is thiS-that over land and sea
My name should fly? Or what care l,
For the mere SAKE of climbing nigh.
To climb forever steps that wind
Up empty towers?
owen Meredith
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Vouched For Her.

At marriage service performed
some time ago In a little country
church in England, when the minister
said In solemn tone, wilt thou have
this man to be thy welded husband? ?"
instead OF the woman answering for
herself gruff mans voice answered:
'sOi will"
The minister looked up, very much
perplexed. and paused He repeated
the sentence. and again the same grun
voice answered:
''Oi will"
Again the minister looked up sur
prised. not knowing what to make Of
1t, when one OF the groomsmen at the
end OF the row said:
'Er be deaf. Oh be answerin' Tor
'er."
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Explainino tho Cause.

There were introducdons all around.
The big man stared In a puzzled way
at the club guest.
You look like man I've seen some
where, Mr.. Binkler." he said. your
face seems very familiar. fancy
you have a double. And funny
thing about 1t is that remember
formed strong prejudice against the
man who looks like you-although I'm
quite sure we never met"
The little guest softly laughed.
I'm the man." be answered. land
know why you formed the prejudice.
I passed the contribution plate for two
years In the church You attended.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Tit For Tat.

The lady Of the house was a hand
some woman Of a mature order Of
beauty. and when she had completed
her toilet she gazed fondly at herself
in the glass and remarked to the new
maid. You'd give a good deal to be as
handsome as I am, wouldn't you.
now?"
"Yes'm," was the maids answer, al
most as much as you'd give to be my
age"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Forests Wonderful Power.

An effeminate young man. an In
tense admirer OF Forrest. enlisted
among the supers so as to be nearer
his idol. At the end of Forests most
effective speech. then on. the new &C.
tor was so overcome that he tainted.
The incident so pleased the ''old man"
that he called him to his dressing
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
No Latitude.

An Irish school Inspector was exam
lining class in geography. He had
propounded a question regarding longi-
tude and received correct answer
from the lad undergoing the ordeal.
And now." he said. what is lati-
tude?''
After a brief silence bright young
ster. with a merry twinkle in his eye.
said:
Please. sir. we have no latitude in
Ireland Father says the British gov
eminent won't allow us any"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Why the Judqe Sympathized.

Nj. Barbour. the eminent French
lawyer. was we'll known as an after
dinner speaker and had wonderful
fund OF good law court stories. Per-
haps the best OF them is the CONVEX
sation which NJ Barbour declared that
be overheard in the lobby outside the
divorce court one afternoon.
well. how did you get on?'
"SpIendidly: got my divorce and
care of the child. The judge was on
my side. you know"
"A friend OF yoursy''
We'll. not friend exactly. He used
to be my wife's first husband"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Change.

Old Lady lin drug store'-Boy. can
you change a dollar bill? Roy-Yes,
ma'am. How'll you have 1t-in qul'
nine pills or cough drops?- Exchange.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Revenge.

Revenge is a naked sword.
1t has neither hilt nor guard.
Wouust thou WELD this brand of the Lord?
Is thy grasp then firm and hard?
But the closer thy clutch of the blade.
The deadlier bloW thou woudst deal.
Deeper wound in by hand Is made
1t is thy blood redcens the steel.
And when thou hast dealt the blow,
When the blade from thy hand has
flown,
Instead Of the heart OF the foe,
Thou mast find 1t sheathed in thine
own.
Charles Henry Webb.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
He Knew.

Look here" said one Of the jury
men after they had retired. III I un-
derstand Alright. the plaintiff doesn't
ask damages for blighted affections or
anything Of that sort. but only wants
to get back what he's spent on pres
ents. pleasure trips. etc."
THAT is So" agreed the foreman.
well. then. vote we don't give him
a penny" said the other hastily. II
all the fun he had with that girl didn't
cover the amount he expended it must
be his own fault. Gentlemen, court
ed that girl once myself"
CT.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13

To be wise we must first learn to be
happy.-Maeterl1nck.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13

A we'll managed farm is the best
source of wealth nowadays. The
farmer is the man of substance and
influence and there is no healthier
life than his. Invest your money
in farm and you will feel indie
pendent. The firm that handles
Real Estate regularly as a business
ought to know something about
property values.
We have made a speciality of the
business for a great many years
and recognize bargain when we
see it. We offer choice selection
of Stevens Co. farm lands in suit
able locations and at tempting bar
gains.
You will admit that it is we'll
worth while to have our experience
as a guide. We can show good
land at $40 per acre. other at SIS
and up to $25. If looking for farm
land or small tracts. call or write
for our list.
Newport Wash. Land Co.
Newport. Wash.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17

is renewing many old acquaintances hcre
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NEWS NOTES FROM
 THE Y. M. c. A

The Ladies Auxiliary met in reg ularly monthly session Wednesday af- ternoon. Aside from the regular business much time was spent discus sing plans for the large musicale which will soon be given by the exc cutive committee of the auxiliary.
 Although the wet weather stopped all tennis playing this week the courts will be in excellent shape for use next week.
 The association building received its share of the damage by rain last Thursday. Water from the west al cove on the second floor entered the library and caused some damage to two cases full of books.
 Those using the library find it much easier to get books since it's rear. engagement.
 Several men, prominent in the work of the Sunday School convention now in session the city. are mak. ing tho ~ z A. their headnuarters
 The --1.-7-- -s..-- ~lo~ces uVl c'ceo April c"F' N.-evs- '." "ev"' w'''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17

be open for general exercises every afternoon during the week, and on Monday, Thursday and Saturday ev- elings.
 Owing to the storm on Thursday evening, the meeting of the Second Mile Men was postponed. The club appreciates the fact that the auxiliary was prepared for an evenings enter tainment and was disappointed. Kind ly save the good things until next time.
 B. l.. Hamilton of St. Louis, south western field secretary of Y. M. c. A. arrived yesterday.
 If the weather permits volley ball will be played next week at the Ath- etic Park, Sixth avenue and Main street.
 The physical. director made a trial trip on the river last Tuesday and p1e1icts delightful summer for boat il,g.
 HI. o. Howell, formerly with the o. K. Houck Piano Company, is now with tl.e Reed Piano and Organ. Company O. Main street where he will be pleased to see his friends.
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PROMINENT VISITOR
 IN THIS CITY

Col. Robert R. Stephens, chief quar- tcrmaster in the Department of Cali fcrnia, with headquarters in San Francisco, is in the city visiting MT. and Mrs. A. G. Bedell and many old ss for few days. Colonel Steph- eAa is enjoying five months leave os absence, prior to retirement. He has been in the Army for thirty-sev- en years and enjoys high standing and popularity in army circles. He formerly lived in Pine Bluff and his wife was Miss Belle Shupan, a we'll r 'wn resident of this city. who died s"'~e years ago. Colonel Stephens
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BASEBALL RETURNS
 EVERY MORNING

Realizing that the Pine Bluff fans want news when it is news, the Graphic has arranged for a special sport service. which will contain the results c' every game played in the Nationa' i'nerican, Southern and NGrtheass Arkansas baseball leagues, daily. The report will give, scores, runs, |: '+e and batteries and addition al feat os of all games and will con- tain from time to time sporting gossip Of value to the lovers of the Nation al game. If you want the baseball news before breakfast, read the Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
PETE ROBISON'S
 EXPENSE ACCOUNT

Statement as to the cost of his cam- paign for railroad commissioner has been filed with the secretary of state " eter J. Robison, of Warren, who was one of six candidates in the southern district. His expenges amounted to $6S9, the largest item be- ing $120 for railroad fare. He speat s75 for newspaper advertising. t!r. Robison is the third of the candidates from this district to file, the others being Dr. J. L.. Caldwell and A, r. Smith of lAonoKe.
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Extension Society
 Representative Here

Little Rock, April 16.-Thomas Cav in, representative of the Catholic church Extension Society, which SUD- plies funds for the erections of mis- sions in all parts of the world, has arrived in Little Rock for the purpose of working among the Catholics of this section of the state. MT. Gavin is connected with the missionary movement, and has visited other sec tions of Arkansas, which he consid- CTS one of the best states in the Un- ion, and says he has never found the Catholics of any state so prosperous as they are in Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17

and Pine street, The pretty little apartment was very beautiful yes- terday afternoon in foral garnish- ment. Old fashioned pinks and snow balls lent their beauty in making the home seem so attractive, while ferns and palms were used in filing the
 corners. Bridge occupied the at tention of the guests, but only the Il embers were so fortunate as to be Mrs. Louthan's guests The first prize, which was a beautiful mayon- raise bowl, was won by Mrs. J. P. Jordan. The second prize went to Mrs. Finn Hut, and was hand Tainted plate. The club meets next with Mrs. Kemp Toney.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
E ' < SOCIETY. < ' 1
Hinner.Dance at PendletOn.
*+++++++~+++++++ + l

Tuesday, April 12, Colonel and Mrs. J. c. Cross entertained at their home at Pendleton with an elaborate din- ner-dance in honor of their sons, Flournoy and Clay Cross. The Cross home is one of the best arranged in the South for entertaining, and never looked prettier than it did Tuesday night with it's decorations of pink. In the ball room the color scheme was carried out. As you entered the din- irg room it looked like veritable flower garden with it's decorations of La France roses and vari-colored butterflies. The table had for a centerpiece an immense reflector, in the center of which was placed a large Mayfair basket filled with roses and surrounded with small incandes- cent lights, with roses as border for the reflector The pink shaded chandelier, together with the many p,nk shaded candelabras, only added beauty to an already perfectly ap- pointed table. Covers were laid for tN enty, the place cards being hand painted roses. The color scheme was carried out in the elegant and delicious seven courses that were faultlessly served. The following were the guests at the dinner: Misses Valeria Skillern, Searcy; Nell Galli- gher, Reva Harris, Matte Orto, Jes- sic Andrews, Fay, Leta and Charles Chestnut, of Pine Bluff; Mrs. B. C. Plckens, of Walnut Lake, Mrs. R. R. Nice, of Warner; Kramer Darragh, of Little Rock; Clay and Flournoy Cross, Grover Davis, MT. Rice of Warner; B. c. Pickens, of Walnut Lake; Jesse Prewitt, of Tillar; Will Kirby of Gould; MT. Searcy of Mem- ph1s, and Dr. Ralph Chestnut. After the dinner dancing was indulged in until the "wee small hours" Besides the above named, the following were also guests at the dance, Mrs. T. J. Darragh of Little Rock, MT. and Mrs. Ii. l.. Coulter of South Bend, Mrs. Annie Chestnut of Pine Bluff, c. P. McGraw Of South Bend, and Miss Y3xgie Belle Atkinson of Pine Bluff. f4 sAnd Mrs. Cross were assisted in entertaining their guests by Mrs cross's mother, Mrs. rournoy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
EMBROIP RES

Flouncings in IS, 27 and 5i inch widths. Prices range 69c to 5000 yard.
 Bands and Insertions to match, 25c to $l.00 yard.
 Pretty Sets in Swiss, Main sock and Cambric. All widths Also pretty corded, striped and checked effects. Prices range 5c to 75c yard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17

Lake Dick was deluged with an ex- ceedingly heavy rain Thursday after.3 neon and night. We fear the crops are damaged.
 Smallpox seems to have died out 1
 tbis vicinity.
 Friday afternoon there was heayys hail storm at Lake Dick, which had11z damaged the crops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
JGhnsOn'C COnnerley.

News has reached this city of the marriage of Miss Reita Johnson and 4. R. Connerley at the Methodist par sonage in Lake Village last Sunday The contracting parties are residents ot Lake Village. The wedding was a surprise to the parents, who only knew of the engagement. Miss John son will be remembered as the daughter of Captain and Mrs. J. B. Johhnson, who formerly lived in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
Hale.Fuller.

The marriage of Miss Pearl Fuller and D. K. Hale was solemnized Fri day evening at o'cock, at the home of the bride. No. 1892 West Thirteenth avenue. Rev. w. w. Nelson read the ceremony.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
NEWS NOTES FROM
 LAKE DICK, ARK.

Lake Dick, Ark, April 1S-Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Mcdaniel were business vis- itors to Pine Bluff Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17

John E. Files, of Shreveport. La. is irving to locate the heirs of Da.:d rairman. who as living about 1s:c Mayor Toney in II is city has received 9 letter from Mr. Files, In regard to tho heirs. Snp.e of the estat3 was recently sold and the heirs to 1t re wanted.
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Reception Today.

ASVNCPUAVA Aou"Ss
 Mir. and Mrs. Marcus Sonnenschein will receive their friends this after noon and evening between the hours of three and eleven, in honor of their daughter, Miss Rosa Sonnenschein, who is to be married to Mike Tout, of Little Rock. The receiving line will include MT. and Mrs. NJ. Sonnenschein, Miss Rosa Sonnenschein, MT. and Mrs E. Tout, of Little Rock, and Miss Helen Rosenberg. A punch bowl will ho a feature and will be presided over bv Misses Essie Gottlieb, Hennie Cook and Brunette Silbernagle. At this reception the formal announce ment of the wedding will be made.
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Qui vive Club.

Qui Vive Club.
 Mrs. R. T. Louthan entertained the Qui Vive Club Saturday afternoon at her cozy little flat. at Fifth avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-04-17
ACES.

French Val Laces, Chantilly Laces, Point Venice, Oriental, Irish Crochet, Torchon, Point de Paris, and Plat Val Laces, You will find them here in abundance in all widths and grades. All with insertions and bands to match, and all in liberal quantities. You can buy them by the yard or by the bolt. Prices range 5e to 50c yard.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1910-04-21
LOCAL OPTION.

Just at the present time the Haytl
Herald has nothing to say about local
option, and we may never have any
thing to say-we do not know, at this
time. But of course, if the question
gets open, and the fight gets on, we
may be drawn into it.
The Hayti Herald, while full of fight
ing blood, and always on the winning
side, is not looking for a scrap, and
hopes not to have any, so long as its
feeling and the rights of the people of
Pemiscot county are respected.
In the matter of local option, Caru-
thersville is entirely separate and dis
tinct from the county, voting separate
ly, and in this respect, should permit
the people, outside of charlottesville,
to manage their own affairs.
Pemiscot county has an unusually
intelligent class of citizens, and they
usually know what they want or do
not want, and should be permitted to
manage their own affairs. For the
present, this is all we have to say.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1910-04-21
COOPER PARDONED.

In thirty minutes after the supreme
court had affirmed the sentence of Col.
Duncan B. Cooper for the killing of
Senator Edward w. Carmack, Gov.
Patterson issued full and uncondi-
tional pardon. The case of Robin G..
Cooperwas remember for new trial.
Much bitter feeling is caused by the
pardon coming SO quick, and political
affairs in Tennessee are greatly in
tensified and factions are created that
will last for years.
Whether Gov. Patterson was right
or wrong we will not attempt to say,
but it does seem that this unfortunate
affair, from first to last, should serve
as Lesson to the entire nation as to
the Importance of settling differences
at the polls, and when the people have
spoken let that be final.