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WHAT COMMISSION PLAN DID FOR
HOUSTON.

The commission form of govern
ment in Houston in the past five years
according to the mayor. accomplish I'd.
in brief, the following results:
Obliterated politics from public
schools.
Has wiped out public gambling and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04
The First Church of Christ Scientist,

Services Sunday at II a. M, and p.
m. Subject: God the Only Cause
and Creator" Sunday school at 20
a. m. Wednesday evening testimon-
ial meeting at 8 p. m. Reading room
open daily except Sunday from 2:30
to 5. Visitors welcome.
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:, II you only knew how much easier it would be
with the proper utensils AMI many labor saving devices
in our stock you would not attemp the lob until Won
purchased them
Step ladders white wash brushes tack hammers,
prooms mops and every necessary article at the most
reasonable prices.
At this time you alwaysneed picture hooks and wire
nobs, screws brackets and other numerous articles
which you will find in our sore
See before house cleaning time
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If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce 4
mild, easy heal.hful action of :.ae
bowels without gripping. Ask voar
druggists for them. % cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04

Poultry Wire in all heights and
mesh. heavy or light at Cleveland
Matthews Hdw. Co.
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of the leading artists of the day. At the age of 32 he made a brilliant marriage with the beautiful and charming daughter of Richard Clarke the wealthy colonial agent of the East India Company.
 As time went on Cooley saw his limita- tions in Boston and began considerins going to England. whither Benjamin wess had gone some years previously. And West, in his whole-hearted fashion, wrote words of encouragement and promise of support if he should come to London" Finally Copley decided to go abroad, and started fin the summer of 1774 He did not take his family with him. for 1t was his intention to return to his native land after a short visit with West But from London he went to Rome, where he re. mained through the winter and spring. Most of his time there was spent in copy ing, for he did but little original work is Italy.
 As old age crept on John Copley's re. verses came thick and fast, and the great painter was often obliged to borrow sums of money to tide him over financial crises But his oldest daughter soon marvied a very fine man of some wealth, and his son became 1rst a successful barrfster . then was madS lord chancellor of England with the title oS Lord Lyndhurst Copley's last work of note was ..The Resurrection, psinted short time pre- vtous to his death, which occurred in 1915 in the city ot London.
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at a drinkin' fountain. With my dime l bought two loaves of bread. I cut the bread in chunks an stuck it away in every roomy place in my clothes. Also hid the bottle of water in my shirt.
 Well, for three whole days I lay in the hold of that boat rollin' an pitch en'. I didn't eat, you can be certain. Once in a while I'd sip some water from my bottle. But the bread" And Uncle Jack shook his head and made a wry face. Ugh. but I was seasick! We'll, just as l hoped to die and end 1t all l was found. And maybe you think I was treated like q nice young gentle man caller. Nixey! I was about half killed. But nothing could have made me regret getting far from the place had just left, and when, after I'd been beaten, kicked. half starved. made to do every dirty job that could be found to over at once. Then I'll be fully initia- ted It was ridin' the stowaway's goat, you might call 1t. But 1t was the tough est ride I ever took. an no stretchen' the tale.
 Well, as you see, they didn't Kill me. But I believe they tried to. They made me wish several times during that voy- nge of three years-aboard an old half crazy tramp--that the old tub would go to the bottom of the sea- And the only thing that made me hope my rash wish wouldn't come true was that little Sissy, who was prayin' every night for the big brother to come home" Uncle Jacks eye grew misty. and his lips trembled slightly. He smiled. though, and went on. Ut looks as though I didn't love the little Sissy, leavin her as 1 did But-why, my lads, I'd have given my life to get a home for that little lassie
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by Wholesale and Retail"
 John Copley's early life in Boston was like that of every other healthy boy. He played at snowfall. built snow forts and romped about the Boston Commons in winter, and roamed the nearby lanes and fshed in nearby streams during the sum- mer. Also, he was good student at school, helping his mother in many ways between times. As his mothers business enlarged they became in easy circum- stances.
 When John was 10 years of age, his mother was married a second time. Mir. Peter Pelham became the little Johns father, fostering the child as though he were of his own blood. Indeed 1t was he who shaped the boys future career. Being an artist in his own line, that of mezzo- tint engraving (for which he was famed in both America and England) he was quick to observe the artistic talent pos sessed by his stepson. Not having found the demand for mezzotint engraving sufi- cient to employ all his time, Peter Pel- ham had opened a school where, in 4ddi- tion to other branches. he taught drawing and painting upon glass.
 It was undoubtedly in this school that John learned his first rules of drawing. Although Mir Pelham died when John was but IA years, he had helped to develop In the boy love for art, an eye for propor- ton and color. But 1t was not till he was IT years old that John Copley really attempted picture of figures. It was an allegory showing Mars. Venus and Vulcan, and occupied a small canvas 30 by 25 inches. A little later he painted minia- ture of George Washington while he was on visit to Boston. This gave the young artist considerable prestige
 In 1754 he began his chosen profession in great earnest and was ranked as one
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That's why I went to sea. I expected to get rich-to find some island in the ocean full of gold. I'd read all sorts of wild fairy tales of the seas, and they'd got my brains scrambled. But sea -goin unscrambled lem again. An just held on for dear life and got job in the next port, which was Japan. From there we sailed to Frisco, 'cross the old Pacific. An from there I agin shipped, goin' with a tramp to southern ports and Australia. But I learned my An, my lads, the seas all right-if you get the good, straightforward start, but for the stowaway who's got aboard a crazy tramp with devil for captain and the devils head scholar for mate we'll, believe of the two evils, I'd choose stayin' ashore. Still, that'd be hard for an old salt like myself now. But the years brought things all right. And they brought me back to the little Sissy who'd growed up to be the pur- tiest woman in the world, an she'd come out all alone. too, an was maxim 1t without the big brother who'd run away an left her"
 But who never forgot her." It was Mrs. Graham's voice from behind the three young ones. She had come just in time to hear her brothers last re- mark. And now. here's a nice cup of hot chocolate for each of you. It's after nine. and a little refreshment will do you all good"
 Chocolate for m old salt" And Un- cle Jack grinned and took the proffered cup. Guess if all my experiences at sea didn't kill me, this won't"
 And so ended the boys first evening with Uncle Jack Gordon. skipper of the Marie Gray.
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ner smiled knowingly. 'I can do It, Miss Pauline. Won't the little girl be happy when you present her with the Easter dress-all ready to put oni That will be fine."
 "Oh, won't 1t be lovely!'' cried Oracle, an interested listener.
 ''Yes, the little girl will he very much delighted for she is so good and sweet just as dear. as Oracle. But--I must run along, or I'll be late to school" cried Pauline. Are Oracle and Harry ready to go to school now, Mrs. Turner? They might go part of the way with me-
 ''Yes, Ma, let us go." cried Oracle, rushing to the closet and getting her jacket and hat. Come. Buddie.'
 And .Buddie." who was none other than Harry, got his books and cap and roller skates and started out at the door, first kissing his mother good bye. Then in another minute the three chil- dren were down the stairs and out on the street. As they passed "Mcn's and Boys Clothing House. Pauline made an e1cuse to go in, telling the children to follow her. She left them beside the door, and went herself to one of the salesmen
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bundles delivered at her own home on Easter eve. She made two personal trips to a market five blocks distant, bought many very appetizing things. Called in at bakers shop, ordered other good things. The last visit on Easter eve was at the florists shop, where she bought e growing Easter lily fin a pretty vase.
 Late on Easter evening a man with an express wagon stopped in front of the apartment-house in which the Frankyns lived. He asked for Miss Pauline Frank lyn. And fifteen minutes later he was driving of towards the place where Mrs. Turner lived with two enormous baskets and big brown-paper bundle in the wagon. And in his arm he carried the vase containing the Easter lily.
 The following morning on their way to Easter services the three Frank1yns stopped to make call on Mrs. Turner. They found that good woman in the happiest frame of mind. She also was dressed to attend service and had the children ready to go to Sunday school When the Franklyns entered the living room Mrs. Turner caught Pauline's hands in her own warm clasp, and with quiver- ing voice and beaming, happy face, she poured out her gratitude to the pretty J"angel-girl'' who stood there too much confused to say a word. All Pauline could do was to shake the good woman's hand. smiling all the time.
 But Mrs. Franklyn filled the place that called for her. Its only Paulines deep feeling of friendship for you and the dear little ones," she explained. "She doesn't feel that she has given you half the happi- ness that it has afforded her to do these things for you"
 Then Oracle and Harry made themselves heard. .See me- cried Oracle. And this dress was for me all the time, and I didn't know 1t. Now I can go to Sun day school without wearing my patched dress. Oh, Miss Pauline. Ma says you are a sure enough angel"
 'See my new suit!" And forth strutted little Harry in the greatest array he had ever enjoyed showing off.' The sales man had been right in sending an eight year old suit to him. It fitted finely It's the first store suit the child ever had," whispered Mrs. Turner. wiping
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tears from her smiling eyes. I've al. ways made his clothes out of my broth CTS old clothes. You see, my brother lives upstate, and sends his wornout things to me. He's too poor to send new things to us. But-just look at all this" And Mrs. Turner waved her arms about, indicating the dining g-table all spread. ready for the good, wholesome dinner that Pauline had had ready cooked for them. And the lilyl" Then Mrs. Turner broke down and wept on Pauline's fair head
 '"The only thing" went on Mrs. Turn. CT, recovering herself-'is this: It's downright shame for us to have all this to our three selves. feel like asking some poor people in to enjoy it with us'
 You remember I asked you about your aunt and cousin the other day?" asked Pauline.
 Light broke over Mrs. Turner's counten. ance. ''You asked me where they lived and all about them,' she cried. 'T see 1t now You've asked them to come have you dear?'
 They'll be here after church-to have Eastern dinner with you" explained Mrs. Franklyn. Pauline has long head"
 And the little cousin-who I thought the dress was being made for?' asked Mrs Turner.
 She came with her mother yesterday" said MT. Franklyn, finding the first op. portunity to speak. "They are at our house now, but will join us at our church a little later. And-you shall all come over to our apartment this evening, for we'll have some fine Easter music, and you'll enjoy it."
 Then there was so much said by every body, so many "God-bless-and- protect you's," and so many words of gratitude from Mrs. Turner and the children that it would take too much room to tell of it all in this paper. But all were as happy on that Easter as they could possibly be, and as the Turner's, and their delighted company, sat round the dinner table, Mrs Turner said feelingly: Pauline Franklyn is the kind that becomes a saint. If all the people in the world were half as kind and generous-well, there'd be no misery in our dear Gods world on this holy Easter Day"
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PAULINE'S PLAN FOR EASTER

with Mrs. Turner and her two pretty delicate children. And several times she had given some candy to Oracle and Harry Turner. and received their sweet. heartfelt thanks. Children in a big city poor children-have so few friends who are able to give them little pleasures that when a girl like Pauline Franklyn comes into their life they look upon her as a sort of angel. And Pauline had the sort of sympathy that goes out bountlfully to all who need it.
 And that is why Pauline so suddenly remembered the little three room fiat of Mrs. Turner when her mother spoke of doing some additional charitable work in the slums of the North End.
 The following morning. on her way to school, Pauline stopped at. Mrs. Turner's fiat. Just wanted to peep In on you" she said. as Mrs. Turner called down the speaking tube, Come right up. It's so kind of you. Miss Pauline" said Mrs. Turner, 'to come to see me and the lit tie 'uns. They do get that lonesome for you-when you haven't been here for a spell Is there any extra work for your ma; dear?'
 Not for Mamma, Mrs. Turner" said Pauline. sitting down for just a minutes rest after climbing the three steep fights of stairs. But I have some work l want you to do for me-if you can, be- fore Easter
 Well I'm not crowded very much just now" said Mrs. Turner. And If I can have till Saturday night before Easter to finish it, why, guess I can do it, Miss Pauline. What Is it?''
 'I have dear little cousln-just the size of Gracie," informed Pauline She's coming to spend Easter with me I want to have a little white Easter frock made to exactly fit her. You can make it over Gracies measure. And-yes, l want 1t very, very nice, you understand. It must have a blue ribbon sash.''
 "Oh I see-a surprise" And Mrs Tur-
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Jack. 1t wasn't very funny thing to do-leaving that dear little Sissy. But had to go-the life with those relatives was too hard. It would not be so bad for the little girl. I felt. And didn't mean to stay away so long. But-that's another storyor a hundred of 'em all muddled in together.
 Now, on the night that run away Lord of love, it was bad one! But we was Twin close to seaport city. an l made tracks for that burg. I got there about o'clock in the mornin, and went at once to the wharf. I asked every where for job on some boat what was sailin' that day. But. nixey! Nobody wanted me. was a good d-sized chunk of boy, too. But I reckon I looked too green. Well, I hung round the docks till late in the evenins then come my chance. I slipped aboard a ship of some sort--l had no idea what kind she was An slowed away in the hold I'd heard tell of stowaways, an how hungry an thirsty they got sometimes before they either had to come out or were fished out. So I run some errands for a shopkeeper near to the docks. earlier in the day, and he gave me 10 cents for it. then found an empty bottle, which filled with water
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at sea by her brother, the skipper, Mrs. Graham would say: "Oh, some day he will come to pay us a visit. then he will tell you all you want to know"
 But he came back-according to his promise,' one of the boys would urge
 Yes, he returned to his baby sister to find her a grown-up girl, teaching school for her own livelihood. The old people. though cross and selfish, had allowed her to obtain an education. with the hope of her becoming Independent, which she did. And so. after 15 years of separation, the saior-boy brother, for whom the little girl had prayed every night came back. And then he, too. discovered that he had changed-he was q man, rough skinned seaman, but he had the softest heart in the world. And when he found that his sister was engaged to marry fine young man, q lawyer in the town where she was employed as sehoolteacher, he was glad, for he had become so attached to the sea that he felt he could not live on
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who had come forward, and spoke few words to him in a low voice. The sales man looked sharply at Harry, seeming to take his measure then he said in low tones to Pauline: "Oh, yes, he re quires the eight-year-old size. That'll just fit him nice and loose-lcaying room to grow bit"
 Then Pauline went out and at the cor ner the Turner children went in cue di- rection and she in another, going to their respective schools.
 That evening after dinner, Pauline took her mother into her confidence. After half m hours heart-to-heart talk, Mrs. Frank lyn said: 'Dearie your plan is very, very praiseworthy. Although, as you say, the Turner's are not suffering the deep poverty of the slums. yet they cannot afford many of the little pleasures which go such long way toward making people happy. am so glad you are taking this interest in them. Mrs. Turner is most deserving woman, and her children such dear little things-so well-trained ana quiet"
 By the way, Mamma. are we to have
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the land, although he had come home for the purpose of remaining with his sister. thinking that she would be in need of him."
 And the young lawyer was Papa," one Of the boys would say.
 Yes, young, clever Donald Graham" the mother would smile.
 And now Uncle Jack Gordon, skipper of the Marie Cray was coming to pay a visit to the Grahams. his sister and her family.
 It was happy day that Skipper Cor don arrived. All that day his sister and he talked and talked, the boys hardly getting word in edgeways. It had been such time since brother and sister had seen each other-not since the day on which the handsome lawyer, Donald Graham. had taken to himself the pretty bride, Lucy Gordon. And now there were the two sons. David. aged 12. and Leon, aged II. fThe boys were so near of size that they were often taken for twins
 In the evening after supper, David whis- pered to his mother. She laughed and patted him on the head Then to her brother: Jack. my boys are jealous of me. They want you to themselves this evening. Shall run of to my own room7
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big Easter dinner?" asked Pauline.
 "Yes dear, as usual. And you know Aunt Hester and little cousin Dorothy are coming to the city to spend Easter week with us.'
 Yes, Mamma it is cousin Dorothy whom have used as an excuse for hay ing that little Easter frock made. But I want to order another Easter dinner one for three. May I?'
 Certainly, dear. Make 1t for five, may be the Turner's will have company on that day. You know Mrs. Turner has an old aunt and a maiden cousin living some- where in the city. The cousin works in straw-hat factory, I believe"
 'Ah, that's the plan." cried Pauline. 'I'll write note to the aunt and cou- sin. inviting them to dine with Mrs Turner. I'll sign my own name and tell the kinswomen to say not a word about 1t as it is to be surprise to Mrs. Turner.'
 So Pauline's plan grew and she was the happiest girl in all that big city for the entire week leading up to Easter She superintended the little frock Mrs. Turner was making. She had several big
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0 NE week from Sunday will be Eas- ter" Pauline Franklyn heard her
 mother make this announcement " speaking to lady who was calling
 on her Mrs Franklyn was enter taining her caller in the parlor and Pauline was reading In the library just at the rear of the parlor. the con meeting door being slightly aiar. 'I am planning to do some additional charity work for Easter" continued Mrs. Frank lyn, and should be happy to have your assistance. You know there is so much want down in the North End, in the ten ement district There we can find many places where our help Is needed"
 Then Pauline fell to thinking, and lost the rest of the conversation between her mother and the lady calling Suddenly a picture had been brought to her mind, picture of a very poor family; but they did not live in the North End. place known and pitied for it's squalor and want, a place where all charitable or ganizations and kindhearted philanthro- pists worked so ceaseiessly trying to lessen the misery of the unfortunates herd ing there.
 The picture that came to Pauline was of a very well kept three-room fiat in an apartment house, three blocks distant from the beautiful apartment house in which Pauline herself lived This house did not stand on the fashionable avenue with Paulines apartment house but in side street where less pretentious houses shel tered those in poor circumstances. In the three-room flat which Pauline now had in mind lived a widow with her two little children, boy of six and q girl of ten. Pauline was fourteen and felt herself quite a big girD. Pauline often went to the widows fiat for the widow did plain sewing for Mrs. Franklyn and Pauline went to carry bundles of linen or lawn, or to give the widow-Mrs. Turner-an order for work. In this way she had become quite well acquainted
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- HE Graham boys were happy. Their " mothers brother. Skipper, Gordon,
 of the Marie Gray, tramp" four ~ mast freighter, was coming to pay
 them a visit. The boys, David and Leon. had never seen the old seaman kins- man, but had heard many thrilling tales of his adventures on the high seas.
 Your unces been at sea since l was six years old" said Mrs. Graham. And then for the hundredth time, or maybe the thousandth, she would tell her boys the story (what she knew of it) of her brothers going to sea. Tt was this way, she would say. letting her sewing drop in her lap as her mind wandered back over the years, my brother John was eight years older than 1. We were the only children of our parents. who were very poor. Our father died when I was three. and when l was five our mother followed him. That left brother John and l or phans. indeed, without a penny in the
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GRE4Z>4RZZ5ZsC
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JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY.

~OHN SINGLETON +COPLEY was born in Boston in the year 1737. His
 mother had been widowed several
 months prior to Johns birth, for his - father John Copley, Sr., lost his life while on voyage to the West Indies. whither he had gone on a trading expedi- tion Mrs. Mary Copley the mother of the subject of this sketch. continued to keep the little tobacco shop which her husband had established before going on his ill-fated voyage. And after her little John got old enough to run about he might be seen in the shop, over whose Virginia Tobacco. Cut. Pigtail and Spun.