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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
1t from the street. with the lamps

II from the street. with the lamps
shining"
81 didn't know astronomy was a hob
by of yours, Jim." said Mr.. Greenacre
unsuspiciously. However, here's the
key. Mind you lock up, and you can
leave it on the porch. under the mat
if I'm not up when you come"
Thank you, sir" said Jim with hu-
mility. May | see the time by your
watch
The old church warden handed him
his gold presentation tlmeplece'
which Jim studied attentively.
why, | didn't know it was SO late,
he said "Half-past ten"
Goodness" said Mr.. Greenacre.
THE hours are flying! And I'll have
to be up early tomorrow to have the
church ready for the ceremony.
Harry Grant awoke at five the next
morning with horrible oppression on
his chest. He looked at the watch,
tried to sleep, was afraid OF oyersleep-
! ing himself, got up. yawned, and be-
! gan to look for his toothbrush among
| his packed things. Then he thought
OF Madeleine and smiled happily.
Five hours" he murmured. I'll
surely be in time. And he tried to
sleep again, but the sun was shining
! so brightly, and this was his wedding
day. He dressed and went downstairs
| He had told the maid not to come for
| a couple of weeks, and the little house,
/ which he had leased for their home
and occupied during the last month,
was empty.
Six O'Clock came; seven, eight.
Harry went into the kitchen and raked
up the remains of a cold supper. The
ceremony was to be very private one,
and there was to be neither best
man nor bridesmaids. He was going
to walk calmly to the church-calmly
although his heart was beating violent
ly, and he felt like a man ascending
the platform of the guillotine. An
endless period passed. 1t was past
nine. 1t must be time to start. lie
looked at his watch. 1t had stopped
lie stared at it aghast, and then, in
wild panic, rushed out of the house
and reached the church five minutes
before Madeleine and her father en-
tered
Alone at the back the baffied con
spirator watched the ceremony. His
forethought had all been vain. Every
body in the church believed that it was
half an hour later than it was; but il
is no use fooling with bridegroom
on his wedding morning, because no
body knows what the animal will do.
Down the aisle walked the happy
couple, to the strains OF Mendelssohn
Harry shook Jim warmly by the hand
Old man-a wfully kind of you t.
come he stammercd.
Not at all, said Jim. Not at all
Only l wish. Harry wish I'd beer
best man"
Copyright, 1916. by W. G. Chapnan)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

her father little later, coming in af-
ter she heard the young man leave.
No, my dear acted the same way
when Lilith Gay turned me down
bless her for that" answered her ia
ther.
"Gracious," said Madeleine, glanc-
ing at the clock. It's half-past nine.
to bed father"
At half-past nine the Rev. Spur
geon Bcecher, who was to perform the
ceremony on the morrow, at ten, was
su sed to see Jim Bennett at the
door. Mr. Beecher was an old wild
over, and always welcomed guests.
He was glad of the meeting, for Jim
had not attended church for several
Sundays.
Glad to see you, Mr. Bennett" he
said Il wanted to see you, in fact.
| was afraid you had been i'll.
IN come next Sunday for sure
answered jim, leading the way into
the parlor more quickly than the old
man could follow He lost sight of
Jim in the passage, to find him in
the parlor, standing before the man
: tel. Il know | haven't been punctual,
| Mr. Beecher. but I'll be regular in at.
| tendance in future. In fact I'm going
to see the ceremony tomorrow"
"Ah, splendid match" said Mr..
Beecher feelingly. not knowing that
| Jim was discard.
But do you believe cousins should
marry?" asked Jim.
Cousins, sir? OF course not. But
they aren't cousins
Not Immediately, but the Forsters
and the Grants, you know, spring from
common stock, the Jacksons-"
You are wrong" exclaimed the min
lister, whose weakness was pedigrees
The Jacksons were coGnate branch
/ Of"
So excited did he become in his
discourse that, in bending forward, he
,ost his watch. 1t tumbled to the
floor. AT once Jim was on his hands
and knees retrieving it.
Here you are, sir, he said Why
your pockets ripped"
There was no doubt of it. The sean
had split. and the watch must hav,
allen out through the bottom.
1t seems to be going, anyway.
said Mr. Bennett. Goodnight, sir
| shall remember what you told III,
about the Jacksons.
Old Mr. Greenacre, the church wal
den, was particular friend of Jim S
but he stared in amazement when Nj
Bennett coolly requested the loan O
a the key to go into the clock tower.
9 What FORE he demanded.
Il want to see the dippcr.
Going crazy? Head ache?"
/ No See here. There's a ne'
comet in the dipper, and | can't Sc
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Robin at Church Service.

In Highland church on recent
Sunday the movements of robin
proved a source of great interest to
the congregation. The bird had evi.
IDENTITY found its way into the church
some time before the service, and APP
peared not the least put about by the
presence of the congregation. So tame,
in fact, was it that it ha0bho hesitation
in taking up positions close to the oc-
cupied pews. Towards the officiating
clergyman it evinced the greatest
friendliness. and confidently perched
on the pulpit gas brackets. over the
reading desk. From these points of
vantage it calmly surveyed the minis.
ter and congregation. The robin
seemed to consider it a duty to take
part in the singing, and on each oc
casion when hymn or psalm was be
ing sung its CHEEKY notes were heard
accompanying the congregation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
No Trouble at All.

On New Years eve. just as it was
getting dusk, a bricklayer's laborer
walked down the main street of the
city. Coming to a poultry dealers
place he stopped and gazed admiring-
ly at the fowls and game displayed on
the window slab One turkey of about
fifteen pounds weight took his fancy
After running his fingers through the
coins in his trousers pockets a few
times he decided on having that tur-
key. Picking it up he entered the
shop. The shopman was very busy.
Jest weigh this bird for me. will ye?"
said he. Why don't you take your
birds somewhere else to be weighed"
snappily replied the poulterer without
looking up. "Oh. l kin do that all
right" he replied, cheerfully picking
the bird up and walking out with it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Short kim md Tall Queens.

Many Europ, az monarchs are OF
shorter sta;;re than their queens.
George V. is several inches shorter
nan C"-on Mary. The German en-
press is iigii.,.- taller than the kaiser;
and 1t is alleged lGat wncn they are
being photographed together William
sees that the queen takes seat while
he himself stands.
The car of all Russias Is by no
means as tall as his consort, and Al
fonso of Spain is said to be head
shorter than Queen Victoria Eugene.
The King of Italy hardly reaches to
the shoulders of his Montenegrin wife.
The queen of Denmark, too, is taller
than her husbaid.
Exceptions are the king of Norway
and the king of the Belgians. The
latter, six feet two inches in height
is the tallest ruler in Europe.-Har
per's Weekly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
BEST man OUT
BY GEORGE MUNSON.
Till tomorrow, dearest.

Ill lOuOITO", uedi est
And then for ever"
A parting kiss, the last that was to
be for a parting, and Harry Grant
went reluctantly down the steps of the
Forster home. while Madeleine, his
bride of the morrow, gazed fondly af-
ter him from the doorway.
II was not late-the FOrsterS had
insisted on Madeleine retiring early
for a good rest, in anticipation of the
morning ceremony. 1t was, in fact,
a little after nine, and Harry had
hardly disappeared from sight when
Jim Bennett came up to the door.
Good evening, Mr.. Bennett" said
the girl, rather coldly. One may be
cold, even on ones wedding eve, to
a rejected sutton
Jim Bennett was in no way abashed
by his reception.
Just came in to wish you
luck" he said. why, Miss Forster
your watch is coming off the chain
Let me tighten that link for you!"
II don't see anything wrong with
it," answered the girl. But jim, with
out answering, deftly began to tighten
the link with his pocketknife and a
thumbnail, STOPPING before the girl
who waited, rather offended.
That's all right" said Jim cheer
fully is the old man to be SEEM
"Mr. Forster is in his library, but
if you go into the parlor you can wait
for him. said the girl coldly.
Thanks, will, said Jim. He did
not go straight into the house but
passed round the back through the
kitchen. Two minutes later he met
Mr.. Forster in the parlor.
Just came to wish you all luck" he
said
Thank you, my boy" said the ole
man with emotion. He knew that he
had been one of Medicines numer
Gus discards.
Don't you think Mr.. Bennett acteC
rather strangely" asked the girl o
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Knowledoe Gained bv Experlenoe.

During the last school year teach
er in the indianapolis schools asked
her pupils to tell her which was the
most important. TO keep the face or
the teeth clean, and why. One of her
small boys replied without moments
hesitation: Your teeth, cause they'll
rot of, and your face won't"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Let Buildings Speak.

Better the rudest work that tells a
story or records fact than the
richest without meaning. There should
not be a single ornament put upon
great civic buildings without some in
eIlectual intention.-Ruskin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Worth While Quotation.

Whenever you are angry or feel like
grumbling or pouuug whenever you
are gloomy, freteul or morose-you
are consuming your energy, wasting
your vitality and opening the sluice-
ways in your mental reservoir instead
of sending the power over the wheel
to drive the mental machinery.-Se-
lected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Many WAYS of Measuring Stone.

Many Ways of Measuring Stone.
Because of the variety of uses to
which it is put in its different forms.
there is no uniform system OF measur-
ing stone. Square feet, yards and
rods. perches. cords and tons are all
included in the list.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Mot the ONLY Ones.

New Jersey robins used two-dof
lar bill as material for a nest. They
are not the only builders who have
put all the money they could get to-
gethcr into a home
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Fashion Notes.

Short women should avoid much
trimming on their skirts, says a fash
ion writer. Yes. and so should long
women If their husbands are short
Pittsburgh Ch7onicle-Telegraph.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Innr.EeIt Want

A Sabetha man. Doc Tennal reports,
is working hard to perfect a device
by which an umbrella can be opened
only by its owner-Kansas CITY Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Surely Not.

"Wikki-Wikki-Pau-A is the "a
tional motto of Hawaii, sentiment
to which none but the most particular
can possibly take exceptions.-Ex-
change.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
NAV their Shadows Crow Less.

May ! HeiT olsOO"S Sfo" LSSS'
There is a notable and welcome de-
crease in the number of those who
feel qualified to state Just how every
thing ought to be done
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11

Yesterdays highest point of
achievement is the starting point of
today's Paulist Fathers Motto.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-11
Optimistic Thouaht.

Evil report is easy to lift but difficult
to carry
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
URGES ALL PREPARE
 COMING OF CHRIST
Evangelist Scott Delivers Impressive Address to Large Congrega-
 tiOn Last Night.

Speaking of the second coming of Christ, Rev. J. A. Scott, evangelist who is conducting the series of revival services at the First Baptist church. last night delivered an exceptionally strong sermon to a very large congre- gation which not only filled the au- ditorium, but occupied a large portion of the Sunday school room.
 MT: Scott began by saying this question demanded serious considera- ton of every man, woman and child, especially because it is mentioned more than 300 times in the Scriptures, He quoted freely from the Bible to show that the second coming of the Savious is certain to come, and to stress the importance of every in dividual being prepared for this com ing, Gas thief in the night, in an hour ye think not"
 MT. Blankenship led the congrega- tion in the singing, and Mrs. Blanken- ship rendered a solo, Looking This Way" The music continues to be a strong feature of these services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
RELIEF HAS
 BEEN PERMANENT
Says Cardui Built Up System When Other Medicines Believes
 It Saved Her Life.

Hendersonville, N. C.-Mrs. M. A. Redmon of R. F. D. 1, this place writes: 'I wish to state that before having taken Cardui, my condition of health was all rundown, and had been that way ever since my marriage two years ago last May l only weighed 107 pounds. My average weight is 135 pounds. l had such awful pains at times I could hardly go =. had severe pains in my back and abdomen and could scarcely do my work =. could not lift anything heavy.
 "1n November, 1913, began taking Cardui. l thought I would give it a trial, though my family doctor -, had set the date for an examination of me saw my improvement after taking the first bottle I am getting fat and we'll, and in March this year, l weighed 12S pounds Your Cardui tonic built up my system when all other medicines failed. I feel and look like different per. son l am still -. praising it to my friends, for I can truly say l believe it saved my life. My relief from all pain has been per. manent."
 If you are rundown in health and need a tonic, take Cardui the woman's tonic. It will help you.
 For sale by all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
OUTDOOR REVIVAL
 MEETING TONIGHT

A big outdoor revival meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock tonight on the steps of the courthouse under the auspices of the First Baptist church by the evangelist, Rev. J. A. Scott, as. sisted by the singers, MT. and Mrs J. l.. Blankenship.
 There will be an organ and a big chorus of singers, and it is expected there will be big gathering of people to hear the short sermon and to hear and participate in the music. Hymn books will be provided in ample number.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
TWO CONVERTED AT ''
 OHIO STREET CHURCH
New Members Added to Roll as Re suit of Services by Rev.
 F. E. Barnes.

Two new members were added te the roll of the Ohio Street Baptist church last night as result of the revival services being conducted al the church by Rev. F. E. Barnes.
 The largest congregation which has yet attended one of the services was i. attendance last night, and Mr. Barnes preached an unusually stirring sermon. The music was again a strong feature of the service.
 MT. Barnes delivered the talk at noon yesterday at the Cotton Belt shops, and will speak there again to- day at noon. He expects to make a talk to the shopmen at noon each day next week,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
PLAN FOR BIG TRIP.

Plans for the trip of local Eagles to the state convention in June at Eureka Springs have been comp]eted. The McGehee delegation will leave here with the Pine Bluff Icrowd. At Little Rock, the Little Rock and Ar genta delegations will join, thence the entire party to travel in special train via Fort Smith, where Il day will be spent. The delegation has been invited to visit Heber Springs, if possible, as guests of that toNa for day or so.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
LYNCH CONFERS WITH WILSON,

Washington, May Erred D. Lynch, Democratic national commit teeman from Minnesota, who is ex- pected to manage President Wilson's campaign, conferred with the presi- dent today, and went over plans fol the next campaign.
 The president is understood to fav- or Lynch's selection as chairman of the national committee to succeed w F. McCombs, who will retire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
STATE FILES CLAIM
 AGAINST CONTRACTORS
Caldwell & Drake Will Owe Arkan- sas $226,996 if Both Claims
 Are Allowed.

Little Rock, May 6.-The old Cald- well & Drake claim against the state continues to drag along.
 The former contractors of the state capitol have filed with the arbitrators a claim for $322 2,329.08, and now the state replies with claim for $548,326.01. Upon this basis, if a bal ance were struck, the contractors would owe the state of Arkansas $226,996.93.
 The chief allegations upon which the state relies in support of it's claim is faulty work and noncompliance with the specifications.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
CUT FREIGHT RATES,

Little Rock, May 5.-The Arkansas railroad commission today made an order including celery, tomatoes and grapes in the classification of fruits vegetables and melons, which take a special rate. The change marks a very considerable decrease in the freight rate on these products, and it is believed will be the means of great ly encouraging farmers in their pro- duction. The order is to become ef- fective May 15.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
PERSONAL.

Frank R. Bloom has gone tc GTeenviile, Miss, to participate n q big statewide three-day trap shooting tournament
 w. J. Nixon of Sheridan, father oi Attorney T. Havis Nixon, suffered a stroke of vertigo about noon ycster- day. in Main street. He was taken to the Clark sanitarium, where he was later reported as resting easily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
ONE MILLION FOR ROADS.

Washington, May 5.-An amend ment by Senator Walsh to the good roads bill, for an appropriation of one million dollars for ten years, for the construction of roads in the for est reserves, was passed by the sen ate. B to IF, today, over vigorous op- position by Senator Bankhead, in charge of the bill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
MISS JENNIE WCNDERLIN.
 Beauty ParlOr.

Treatment class fled as follows Shampooing, Manicuring, Facial and Scalp Treatment.
 ChMopody and Electrolysis a Spe- cialty. Cure guaranteed for the re- moval of superfluous hair, warts mOles, etc.
 Room No. 207, Hotel Pines. 49-3w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
ANENT BRANDEIS,
President Writes CulbertsOn Concern
 ing Nomination.

Washington, May 5-President Will son today wrote to Senator Culbert- son, chairman of the senate judiciary committee, in regard to the nomina- tion of Louis D. Brandeis to the su- preme court. The letter probably will be made public after it has been read to the committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
Miss Arys Carmichael EntertainS at Dance.

In honor of Visiting attendants and contestants at the state school meet Miss Arys Carmichael entertained Thursday evening with a dance at the home of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Dur ham. Music was furnished by Miles orchestra, and several delightful hours were enjoyed by Miss Carmich- ael and her guests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
Dinner Party
 In Honor of Guest.

Dinner Party
 In Honor of Guest.
 Misses Hattie and Emily Fox enter tained at a dinner party last even ing, in honor of Miss Lillian Witt of Little Rock, who is their guest for the week end. American Beauty roses were the table decorations, and covers were served for Miss Selma Martin, Miss Margaret Fox, Miss Lillian Witt, Miss Matte Fox, Miss Emily Fox, Dick Knox, Ragland Fitzhugh, Ed ward Williams. pr. w. T. Lowe and Dr. Frank Leberman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Bombs, or iron shells filled with gunpowder. are said to have been in- vented at Venice in 1495.
 Hector Irenaeus Sewin, cardinal archbishop of Lyons, is dead at Paris.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

The oldest military organization in the United States is the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, organized at Boston in 1888.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
RANCHER SLAIN,

Salisaw, Okla, May 5.-A. P. Wat son. prominent ranchman. was shot and killed tonight in the home of Mrs. H. F. Bracket, where he was a guest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
FOR JUNE BRIDES

and especially for those who enter tain for them, we have party favors of all kinds. Davis Floral Co.,, phone 1894, 301 West Second avenue. 5-21m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
MILLINERY

A full line of spring millinery, very newest shapes in blacks. and whites, and all colors. It will pay you to see these. Mrs. Nell Trotter, 14O5 South Main street, phone 2O53. 4-3O-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
FRENCH BARK SUNK.

London, May 5.-The French bark LePilier, 2,427 tons gross, has been sunk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
Dinner Party For
 Texarkana Visitor.

MT. and Mrs. w. D. Hearn enter tained at a dinner party last even- ing, complimentary to Miss Mary Fuqua, who is the guSat of Miss Dorothy Gallagher for the track meet American Beauty roses formed the table decorations, and the guest party was composed of Miss Fuqua and her hostess. Miss Gallagher; Miss Gabriella Jones of Little Rock and her hostess, Miss Frances Wool dridge; Miss Buchanan and Miss Ritchie of Texarkana. who are guests of Mrs. N. J. Can't. Jr.
 Little Miss Frances Gardner, daughter of Mrs. George Hall, enter tained about thirty of her young friends yesterday afternoon, at her home, S15 East Third avenue, at a delightful party in celebration of her eleventh birthday anniversary. From to 9 o'clock games were played, and delicious refreshments were served the guests by the young hostess.
 Mrs. Ben Ish leaves today for Cor pus Christi, where she will reside. Mrs. Ish has made her home in Pine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

ness was suspended, for the benefit of the dancers, and from II until midnight Terpsichore held full sway
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
S . C l E TY

Bluff for about 12 years, during which she endeared herself to a large circle of friends who will regret to learn of her departure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Miss Annie Brown of Camden. who is attending Galloway college at Searcy, is here for the track meet and is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. w. w. Taylor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Mrs. Matt Donovan has returned from pleasant visit to Little Rock. >She was accompanied to Pine Bluff by Misses Katherine and Nellie Mae Davidson, who will be her guests dur ing the school meet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

A delightful and most pleasantly informal dance was enjoyed last night for an hour or so, by quite number of the members Of the social set at Rosenberg's, the idea of clearing the floor of tables and chairs being re- ceived with unanimous approval by MT. Rosenberg and the electric piano furnishing the music. Busi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Miss Bernice Brack of Little Rock is the guest for the week end of Mrs. Abe Levy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Miss Marjorie Hamby of Texarkana is the charming guest of Mrs. w. F. Woodland. for the track meet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Mrs. Thad Felton and children of Little Rock are guests for a few days of Mrs. G. E. Lytle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Mrs. Ben Ish leaves today for Cor pus Christi, where she will reside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Mrs. Emil Trebing and son, Harvey Trebing, of Little Rock, are the guests of Mrs. R. D. McGaughy, in West Third avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Miss Ruby McGaughy has as her guest during the track meet Miss Irene Felton of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Miss Bernice Johnson and Miss Jonnie Bolger of Little Rock are here for the track meet and are the guests Of Mrs. w. B. Yauch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

Miss Thelma Moody and Miss Elizabeth Dedrick are here from Hot Springs for the track meet and are the guests of Mrs. w. E. Graham.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06

MT. and Mrs. A. w. Mills and daughter Katherine left yesterday for Mineral Wells, Texas, where they plan to spend the fortnight.