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The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15
TIL CIRCULAR STAIRCASE

II have heard it, I think. Was II
the one the parlor maid brought up
yesterday, about a ghost wringing its
hands on the roof? oh perhaps it's
the one the milk-boy heard; a tramp
washing a dirty shirt, presumably
bloody, in the creek below the
bridge?"
Iscould see the CLEAN of Mr.. jamie
sons teeth as he smiled.
Neither he said. But Matthew
Geist, which is our friends name,
claims that on Saturday night, at $3.50,
a ,veiled lady
Il knew it would be a yelled lady
/ broke in.
"a yelled lady," he persisted, "who
was apparently young and beautiful,
engaged his hack and asked to be
driven to Sunnyside. Near the gate,
however, she made him stop, in spite
of his remonstrances, saying she pre-.
ferred to walk to the house. She paid
him, and he left her there. Now, Miss
Innes, you had no such visitor, | be-
lieve?"
None" ] said decidedly.
"Geist thought it might be a maid,
as you had got a supply that day. But
he said her getting out near the gate
puzzled him. Anyhow, we have now
one yelled lady, who, with the ghost
ly intruder of Friday night, makes
two assets that l hardly know what to
do with"
1T is mystifying," l admitted, "al-
though | can think of one possible ex-
PLANTATION. The path from the Green
wood club to the village enters the
road neal the lodge gate. A woman
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70 VISIT AMERICA
Chief Of Jungle Tribe Coming to
United States to Sell $250,o00
Pearls.

Westinghouse has been an
nounced from the niparoofed palace
on stills above the mud of Maiban that
his 'polygamous highness." Harji Mo-
manned Jamabul Hiram, Keeper of
the Key of Heaven" Americas Great
and Good Friend" and. incidentally,
sultan OF Sulu, will visit America.
There's a chance that New York may
be interested II the comic opera
ruler does lead his chorus retinue up
out of the weeds and sail over to
see Americas city of wonders. Hiram
never sees an American but he asks
about New York and announces that
he intends to go there some day. Kir.
am has preserved a unique personal
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15
Question Disturbing Europe.

The future of Monaco, the question
Of the succession to the throne Of the
little principality, is a matter In
which others beside the subjects Of
the present prince are interested.
Prince Albert, who will be sixty-two
in November, has decided that his
,nly son, Prince Louis. shall not sue
ceed him. and favors a German prince
belonging to the Urach Wurttemberg
line. A German prince reigning IN
Monaco would in the opinion Of Prince
Albert's subjects mean a German port
on the Mediterranean. Such a pos
sibiNty is Of course distinctly dis
pleasing to France, which is cautious
" taking steps to keep the German
princeling out.
The matter resolves itself into COM
ing to terms with Prince Albert, who,
as M. Blanc, the lessee Of the Casino
has learned, is q man with whom
terms may be made-at 3 price.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15
WEALTH IN OIL
Industry That Has Grown to Enor-
nous Proportions Within a Few
Years.

The production of oil in the United
States has grown from nothing at the
time of its discovery to enormous pro-
portions. Millions of barrels have been
taken from the country ear the west
ern slope of the Alleghenies in west
ern Pennsylvania, and millions more
from the districts in West Virginia
and Ohio. Indiana has yielded its
share and Illinois has been productive
beyond the dreams of avarice.
1t remained, however, for Kansas
and Oklahoma, together with the In
dian Territory, to open the eyes of the
modern driller and capitalists. When
the soil was first tapped in the wild
eating operations of that section
great gushers rewarded the efforts of
the men who had the courage and cap
ital to engage in the enterprise. The
usual rush followed, but many thou
sands of acres had been already taken
up and the war for supremacy began
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Well, Wasn't He Richt?

The minister was addressing the
Sunday school. Children, l want to
talk to you for a few moments about
one of the most wonderful, one of the
most important organs in the whole
world" he said. what is that that
throbs away, beats away, Eve stop
ping, never ceasing, whether you
wake or sleep, night or day, week in
and week out, month in and month
out, year in and year out, without any
volition on your part, hidden away in
the depths, as it were, Isl by
you, throbbing, throbbing rhythmically
all your life long?" During this pause
for oratorical effect a small voice was
heard: Il know. It's the gas meter"
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15
XII.
Halsey Makes a Capture.


1t was about half-past eight when
we left the dining room, and still en-
crossed with one subject, the failure
of the bank and its attendant evils,
Halsey and l went out into the
grounds for a stroll. Gertrude fol-
lowed us shortly. "The light was
thickening," to appropriate Shakes
peare's description of twilight, and
once again the tree-toads and the
crickets were making night throb
with their tiny life. 1t was almost OPP
pressively lonely, in spite of its bea
ty, and | felt a sickening pang OF
inconsistencies for my city at night
for the clatter of horses feet on ce-
mented paving, for the lights, the
voices, the sound of children playing.
The country after dark Expresses me.
The stars, quite eclipsed in the city
by the electric lights, here become in
sistent, assertive. Whether ! want to
or not, l find myself looking for the
few l know by name, and feeling RI
d%iculously new and small by contrast
always an unpleasant sensation.
After Gertrude Joined us, we avoid
ed any further mention of the murder.
To Halsey, as to me, there was ever
present, | am sure, the thought of our
conversation of the night before. AS
we strolled back and forth along the
drive, Mr.. Jameson emerged from
the shadow of the trees.
Good evening"" he said, managing
to include Gertrude in his bow. Ger
trude had never been even ordinarily
courteous to him, and she nodded cold
ly. Halsey, however, was more cor,
dial, although we were all constrained
enough. He and Gertrude went on
together, leaving the detective to walk
with me. AS soon as they were out of
earshot, he turned to me.
do you know, Miss Innes," he
said, "the deeper / go into this thing,
the more strange it seems to me. |
am very sorry for Miss Gertrude. 1t
looks as if Bailey, whom she has tried
SO hard to save, is worse than a ras-
cal; and after her plucky fight for
him, it seems hard"
l looked through the dusk to where
G~ertrude's light dinner dress cleaned
among the trees. She had made a
plucky fight, poor child. Whatever
she might have been driven to do, !
could find nothing but a deep SYM
pathy for her. If she had only come
to me with the whole truth then!
Miss Innes," Mr.. Jameson was say
ing, sin the last three days, have you
seen AMY suspicious figures around
the grounds? Any-woman?"
NO" / replied. Il have a house
full of maids that will bear watching,
one and all. But there has been no
strange woman near the house or
Liddy would have seen her, you may
be sure. She has a telescope eye"
Mr.. Jameson looked thoughtful.
ut may not amount to anything"
he said slowly. 1T is difficult to get
any perspective on things around
here, because every one down in the
village is sure he saw the murderer,
either before or since the crime. And
half of them will stretch q point OF
two as to facts, to be obliging. But
the man who drives the hack down
there tells q story that may possibly
prove to be important"
1AE 49, IE5 EN4
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Midas.

Midas had come to that point in his
career where everything he touched
turned to gold.
'sWhat shall you ever do with the
stuff" asked his encourage in visible
alarm.
Midas affected not to be uneasy.
"Just wait till the boys begin to touch
met" quoth he, displaying an ac-
quaintance with economic tendencies
far in advance of his age.-Puck.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15
CHAPTER XII.
One Mystery for Another.

The most commonplace incident
takes on a new appearance If the at
tendant circumstances are unusual.
There was no reason on earth why
Mrs. Watson should not have carried
a blanket down the cast wing stair
case, if she so desired. But to take
a blanket down at II o'clock at night,
with every precaution as to noise, and,
when discovered, to fling it at Halsey
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15
SMITHY WOULD BE SENATOR
Breckenridge of Missouri Willing to
Desert the Anvil For a
Toga.

st. Louis, Mo.-John F. Brecken-
ridge, blacksmith, who is a candidate
for United States senator from Mis-
souri,, whose petition, with the re-
quired number of signatures, has been
filed with the secretary Of state at
Jefferson City, followed in his early
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15

life the trail Of a cowboy. He runs a
horseshoeing establishment at the
stock yards in South st. Joseph.
Mr.. Breckenridge visited Europe
and every part Of the United States
while with wild west shows as a rope
and cattle thrower. AS a farrier In
Jerseyville. ILL.,, six years ago, MI.
Breckenridge made a strong run for
representative as a Socialist and labor
candidate.
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Artistic Temperament.

Hamlet seemed to speak with au-
thority in his advice to the players.
"Yes," replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes, although he was rather quiet
and patient. But In his other scenes
he was as nervous and irascible as a
regular stage manager"
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A Prophet.

Joe-Congratulate me-, old man. I'm
going to marry Miss Peachly.
Fred-Things are coming out just
as / predicted.
Joe-What do you mean?
Fred-I told her when she refused
me that she would live to regret it.
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The Inevitable.

Briggs don't think much of I'm
derblossom. He's a %scoundrel. He
lies in his teeth.
Griggs-Why shouldn't he? His
teeth are false.-Life.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-07-15

A widow may have words of praise
for her late husband. But a sleepy
wife, never!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-09

farms and any one making such a deal with the board which has no authority, did so at his own peril.
 The resolution goes further and states that such an agreement could be binding only when approved 5y the legislature, which was not done by any legislature until 1909, and it then only received 54 votes, while the constitution requires a tWo-third votes of all elected member in the House on appropriations of this char acter.
 The resolution is lengthy one and filled with citations from Arkansas carefully prepared, and indicating a lawyer has had something to do with 5ts formation. The resolution was not unexpected, as Commissioners Phillips had several days before given notice he would bring the matter be- fore the Board at this meeting. Nev- SIIu6lGSS IL MdS lll6 SuDJGGI OI uuCu discussion.
 Gov. Domaghey took the stand that if the contract was illegal it was no contract, and the state would not have to pay the vouchers. He said further that he did not know it was illegal, but he wanted to find out in order that the interest of the people of Arkansas might be protected. It was finally decided to leave the mat ter to Attorney General Norwood for an opinion. Commissioner Phillips would not state what action he would take in case the Board declined to recall the vouchers, after the deci- sion has been rendered, but it is in timated he will bring injunction pro- ceedings and thus get the matter in court and on it's way to the Supreme Court for it's decision.
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MAY RUN FOR
 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Tiiln;sn Parks May Run for Head of State Legal Department-Four Others Prominently Mention ed. and Race Promises
 to Be Warm.

The latest political r1nnor is that Tillman B. Parks of Lafayette Coun- ty, member of the House from that county in the last legislature, will probably be candidate for attorney general to succeed Attorney General Norwood. It is understood that a number of his friends are urging him to make the race from Southern Ar kansas.
 It appears now that there will be at least five candidates in the field for this office, if those who have been prominently mentioned make the race. All of them have been prom inent sn the political life of the state, recently, and the contest prom ises to be lively.
 Senator Jesse Martin of Russell vile is understood to be i'll the race, He was president of the lest State Senate, and is a prominent attorney of his section. Gustave Jones, an- other we'll known lawyer, from New port, has been mentioned as practl- callv certain to make the race. He is q member of the board of trustees of the State University. Judge Styles T. Rowe of Fort Smith, circuit judge Of his district for a number of years and since his retirement from the bench actively engaged in the prac- tice of law in Fort Smith, is prac' ticallv an avowed candidate for the honor of heading the State legal de- nartment. Senator c. H. Henderson of Randolph county, member of the hast Senate and a holdover for tnt next legislature, is being mentioned bv a, number of his influential friends as ,al probable candidate. Sehaeo' Henderson took leading part Ill 1he deliberations of the last leglsiatufe
 Others have been spoken of' pu mt seriously as yet. However "-1f eivo in tho race there would be on of the warmest political battles "as ed in many years for the aooorhe' generalship.
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BEN GRIFFIN WANTS CHIEF CLfRKSHlP
Former Secretary of Farmers Union WilD Seek Job in Next House
 of Representatives.

Little Rock, Nov. S.-Dropping the air of mystery which he has worn fol the past two months while Hitting in and out of Little Rock, Ben l.. Griffin Monday night came right out and an- nounced himself as candidate fer chief clerk of the House at the nex1 session of the legislature. He was closeted with state officials and mer of prominence all day and late in the evening he announced they had al agreed to support him for the place he seeks.
 Ben L. Griffin is one of the bes known of Arkansas characters. Ht was for years secretary of the Farm. CTS Union. remaining in office all tht years the association was being bull to it's present standard.
 He has had much clerical training and will make his race upon the promise to have the journal of the House ready for publication within 60 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
 James Higgins, chief clerk of the last House, and candidate for an ether term, was also in the city Mon day He did not anticipate any oppo siu.on and the announcement Of Grif fin was surprise to him. Both can didates are from Conway. Severa months has always been consumed il past years in getting out the journa of the House, 'snd the longer the de lay. the greater the expense to tn
 state.
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~o,,orap Gry
 FOR fLE<CHER'S cASToRl c A
THE STATE FARM
 VOUCHERS QUESTIONED
Either Way Attorney General Decides Matter It Will Go to the Su'
 preme Court.

1Htle Rock, Nov.- s.-It is now up to the attorney general to decide whe- ther or not the state can pay inter act on the purchase price eff the State Farm. II,
 Either way he decides this case the Supreme Court will be called upol ,, +o mass further upon the subject. Al a meeting of the Penitiary Board oi Monday afternoon Fred H. Phillips Co,,,,,,ass;oner of Mines, ManWfactnr ers and Agriculture, introduced his resolution directing the recall of twt vouchers for $11.5Oo each, payable ol November 15 and December lo,- al balance due on the farm.
 The resolution contends that tn heard had no right to contract for Tn terest on the $140,OOO paid TOT tn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-09
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 26
lNaInnt and Olive Stl

The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. PC in the city of Pine Bluff has been plac- ed ill my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in inc district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection Of such assess ment and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this 7th day of October, 1910.
 A. c. RUSSELL, City Collector. 9ffce, City Hall, 9 a. m. to 12 m.
 10 ' i'm
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weakened by age, In my case it stimulated and built ne up; it quickened my circulation and made me feel more alert and able to do things.
 { will be very glad if my interview will be the means of saving saca
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PRESIDENT NAMES
 THANKSGIVING DAY
Nations Executive Issues Annual Proclamation, Laying Stress on Prosperity and Inter-
 national Peace.

Washington, Nov. S.-The vigorous growth and progress of the coantfy as reflected by the records of popu- lation and haryests and the general conditions of international peace, are things for which thanksgiving is es- pecially due for the year 1910, ae- cording to the annual Thanksgiving Day proclamation issued by Pres dent Taft today. The proclamation is as follows:
 This year of 1910 is drawing to a close. The records of population and haryests, which are the index of progress, show vigorous national growth and the health and prosper ous we'll being of our communities throughout the land and ill our pos sessions beyond the seas. These bless .ngs have not descended upon us in restricted measure, but overflow and abound. They are the blessings and bounty of God.
 We continue to be at peace with the rest of the world In all essen tial matters our relations with oth- CT peoples are harmonious, with an eyer growing reality ot 1riendliness, depth of recognition Of mutual de- pendence. It is especially to be not ed that during the past year great progress has been achieved ill the cause of arbitration and peaceful set tlement of international disturbances.
 Now, therefore, l. William Howard Taft president of the United States of America, in accordance with the wise custom of the civil magistrate since the first settlements ill this land, and with the rule established from the foundation of this govern ment do appoint Thursday, November i 24, 1910, as a day of national thanks giving and prayer, enjo.ning the peo- pie upon that day to meet in thelr churches for the praise of Almighty God and to return heartfelt thanks to Him for all His goodness and low ing kindness.
 Tn witness thereof, 1 have hereun- to set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
 Done at the City of Washington this fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and ten, and of the inde- pendence of the United States, the one hundreth and thirty-fifth.
 (SeaD. William Howard Taft. By the President Alvey A. Adee.
 Acting Secretary of State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-09
Living inexpensive
 in New York
At Least one of the City's Leading Hotels Affords Every Comfort at
 Moderate Prices.
Something About Grand Hotel and
 New Annex.


 That it is "expensive to stop in New York; has been accepted as truth by some people so long that to many it has come to be almost an axiom. Nothing could really be far ther from real fact-provided yo1 lnow where to stay. To be central ly located, to dine well, to be room ed properly and to pay a fair price, all these are yours, if you go to the Grand Hatel with it's fine New Az rex, on Broadway at Thirty-first street.
 Not only are the wants of the in- Ter man carefully supplied, but ev- cry convenience and comfort to make guests want to come again will be found. Fifty large light sample rooms are provided for com mercial travellers. Coupled with the comfortable home-like, restful fur nishings and the splendid service all prices are extremely reasonable.
 A fine club breakfast may be had as low as 25 cents, and splendid table de Hote dinner is served for S1.25, or with wine $1.50. Large sin gle rooms as low as $1.5O per day ooms with private bath or sumptu- ously furnished suites at equally req sonable rates. Both the Grand and it's New Annex are absolutely fire proof and strictly modern in every way. Ladies, travelling alone will find perfect safety and unusual com- fort here.
 Send your name and address on a postal card and you will receive free a guide to New York (with maps Address George F. Hurlbert, presi- tent and general manager.
 During the summer MT. Hurlhert also conducts the far famed Green l.urst Hotel on Lake Chautauqua which is open from May 1sr to Nov .st, for fishing and automobile par les as we'll as nature lovers.
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years age My mind clear as ard k2ve done my invention the last few years V proves ny and physical condition
 bear mind that am temperance ad do alcoholic beverages except medicine, do firmly old people and those who down Du Pure Whikey believe the greatest support
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BRUCE B. KIGER
 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. S.-Bruce B. Niger, for several years political and State House editor of the Arkan- sas Gazette was yesterday afternoon taken to the State Tuberculosis San- itorium for treatment. He has been i'll but few days.
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In an interview with our eorresp9r- dent he said: For several years | have been greatly troubled with der mant and sluggish action Of the lower bowels, which caused me intense sui. fering. No treatment seemed to bene- fit me until finally WAS induced 10 try Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. It gave me immediate relief. Istoadtly s@.aed my health ard strength, until now I am
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sisters and brothers who before this have not heard of the great good they receive from the Dufys Pure Malt Whse Thousands letters like and all walks life have restored to normal health by the use of the worlds greatest tonic-stnuant
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT
 DWELLINGS. I'll E. 3Td, rooms HOS Mulberry, rooms and hall.r 2005 W. 5th., rooms. 1908 W. Pullen. rooms. 613 s. Hickory. rooms. 1014 w. Third, rooms. 200S w. Fifth, 4 rooms.
 STORES. 621 Hickory.
 OFFICE ROOMS. Over Western Union Telegraph Ot- flee. "
 DWELLINGS (Colored). r 704 Elm. rooms. ~. TOP Elm. rooms Z 800 E. 18th, 5 rooms 1922 Fir. 3 rooms. 1116 Holly. rooms. 210 s. Cypress, ? rooms. 701 Mulberry. rooms. 1904 B. Tenth, 3 rooms. s 1924 Poplar, rooms. ss.ss . - Y 1905 w. Ninth, rooms and hall
 FIRE INSURANCE. I represent old line companies an0s ask share of your business AA.e write accident and boiler insufsns as we'll as automobile. .s If you desire to buy or sel' M s.s estate, 1t would be to your Mssss '!as to see me. -....., sass3 .5ss|@ ss5s5 l CHAS. HAYC0Clk l ' \.
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AeropIane Inventor
Kept Strong and Vigorous to the Age of 90 and Enabled to Live to See His Lifes Work Crowned With Success

Mir. Henry Clarke Moore, of Tama, Iowa, who is 90 years of age, has just completed his first flying machine. His brain has been kept clear and alert, and the perfection of his invention made possible by the daily use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as his only invieorator and tonic st:n2ulart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-09

Persons hunting qua'l in or along the fences around Bellwood cemetery will be arrested. Sexton Barton has warned all who insist on shooting quail there that they will be prescott ed.