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The herald., 1898-02-12
Abraham Lincoln
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Eighty-nine years ago today. February
IL, 1909. Abraham Lincoln was born. Like
One other, he was n carpenters son. HIS
early life was spent amid the humblest
circumstances; he was pre-eminently
child of the people. There was nothing TO
indicate his future greatness, and yet
those first years of toll and struggle, the
gradual uplifting above the deadlevel OF
poverty and the commonplace, proved
that in character and ability there was In
him firm foundation for those deeds that
made him the savior of a people and the
preserver of the union.
There is small need to chronicle even in
the briefest detail the biography OF Abra-
ham Lincoln. To the millions OF the
American people it is an inspiration and
as household word and wherever civili-
zation has laid its impress it stands for
true nobility, manly greatness, and as a
splendid exemplification Of the principle
of liberty.
There are deeds Of Abraham Lincoln's
that are immortal; and there are words
which fell from his lips that will live so
long as spoken thoughts shall live. Mo-
vember 10, 1868, Mr.. Lincoln made short
speech at the dedication of the national
cemetery on the battlefield of Gettysburg.
No better tribute can be paid to his men,
ory today than to reproduce the immortal
Gettysburg address delivered where few
months before the great battle was fought
that turned the tide for the preservation
of the union. on ground drenched with
fraternal blood, place that has since
stood consecrated to a principle:
Fourscore and seven years ago our
fathers brought forth on this continent.
a new nation. conceived in liberty and
dedicated to the proposition that all
men are created equal. Now we are
engaged in a great civil war. testing
whether that nation, or any nation
so conceived and so dedicated can long
endure. We are met on great battle
field of that war. We have come to
dedicate a portion of that field, as
final resting place for those who gave
their lives that the nation might live.
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1t is altogether fitting and proper that
we should do this. But, in a larger
sense, we cannot dedicate-we cannot
conservative cannot hallow-this
ground. The brave men, living and
dead. who struggled here have con-
secrated it, far above our poor power
to add or detract. The world will 1T
tie note, nor long remember what we
say here, but 1t can never forget what
they did here. 1t is for us, the living,
rather to be dedicated here to the un-
finished work which they who fought
here have thus far so nobly advanced.
1t Is rather for us to be here dedi-
Gated to the great task remaining be-
fore us-that from these honored dead
we take increased devotion to that
cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotiOn-that we here
highly resolve that these dead shall not
have died in vain-that this nation, un-
der God, shall have a new birth of free
dom-and that government of the peo-
pie, by the people, for the people, snail
not perish from the earth.
Mr.. Lincoln's Gettysburg address has
become a classic OF the English language
but as nobody saw in the humble rail
splitter the future president and emanci
pator, so none who heard that addres:
dreamed that 1t would attain the renowr
that has since come to 1t. Mr.. Lincoln mac
been very busy just prior to the dedication
of the national cemetery, and had not hat
time to prepare an address. He went t.
the battlefield accompanied by his frient
and biographer, Ward Lamon, and sew
eral others who were close to him. Mr.
Lamon says in his personal "reminiscences
that he and the others were somewhat dis
appointed with the address. They had ex
pected something more elaborate. Mr.
Lincoln himself expressed the fear that h
had not made a very good impression OF
the people.
The address was published Withou
special comment by the newspapers in thi
country, and curiously enough an Englisl
paper was the first to call attention to it
enduring qualities.
1t is well that the American people shoul'
pay the grateful tribute of remembrance
to the memory of Abraham Lincoln today
and make his life and character an objec
lesson for the present and an inspiration
for the future. We need such a lesson an
such an inspiration. Dark days still fal
upon US; existing evils seem the greatest
and present suffering the most poignant
and Abraham Lincoln was one of thos
Americans from whose life work we ma
gain confidence in the perpetuity of tn
republic and in the final triumph of goo
over evil.
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A Little Problem in Mathematics

Here is a mathematical problem which
was put to man of figures the other Gay
"a banker found a $40 bill At home he
gave 1t to his wife. who paid the butcher
in settlement OF his account. The butcher
paid 1t to the farmer for calf. and the
farmer paid it to the merchant, VINO In
turn paid 1t to the washerwoman and she'
owing the banker a note of $lO, went 10
the bnker and paid the note. The banker
recognized the bill as the one he had found
and which up to that time had PAID sS0
worth of debt. On careful examination
he found the bill was a counterfeit VI
course the problem Is, Who lost IN the
transa ction ?-Boston Post
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Eggs Too Small for the Money

The suburbanite whose cook had been
tuck wild a mis'ry in de jints" had gone
to the corner grocery store for the eggs
his wife wanted for the construction of
some waffies like those his mother used to
make. He found the corner grocery pan
gazing with frozen smile at harmless
looking bag lying on the counter.
Eggs, did you say?" said the corner
grocery man, as he tried to timber up that
petrified ghoulish geni. well. here's a
bag of 'em all ready done up If you'll take
EN-" And then he let loose a harsh laugh
that echoed through the hams and cheeses
wit blood-curdling shrillness.
The suburbanite began to fear that the
corner grocery man had gone suddenly in
sane, and he began to keep a wary ye
upon the door, to be ready to make his
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only at great loss of honor and prestige,
He has yet an opportunity to vindicate
his own personal blamelessness in con-
nection with the scandal by throwing
overheard, without any needless delay,
the man who has brought shame and
dishonor to his administration. He
should be warned, by the narrow escape
Of another chief executive, from being
smirched by an excess of loyalty and
devotion to those of his political family
who betrayed the trust reposed in them.
even after they had been indicted for
grave offenses and their guilt had be-
come notorious.
Few men who have ever been in pub
lie life could have taken the chances
cheerfully assumed by that great char
acter, jeopardizing his own fame in an
abortive effort to shield former favor
ties, whose guilt he doubtless believed,
up to the hour Of their conviction, was at
most only technical. Mr.. Mckinley GER
tainly cannot hazard his reputation for
personal honesty in such cause.
Hanna is already convicted at the bar
of public opinion of having committed
one Of the gravest of crimes-a crime the
frequent commission of which might
endanger the very existence of free gov
ernment in this country--and it behooves
Mr. Mckinley to speedily assume such
an attitude regarding it and him as to
at once dissipate the slightest suspicion,
even in the willing mind of confessed
foes, of his entire innocence in the
premises. Ia
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A special dispatch to The Herald this
morning quotes Speaker Reed as saying
that congress would adjourn about May
1st. and that this indicates the complete
failure of the Hawaiian annexation
project, either by treaty or by bill. 1t
would be more gratifying if the early
as the failure of annexation, but there
will still be something to be thankful for.
The annexation project is unfair, un-
American and a menace to the nation.
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FOREIGN NOTES

Arthur Nikisch has been engaged to lead
the Leipsic Gewandhaus concerts for the
term of his natural life.
paul yerlaine, in a very much expurgat-
al edition, is recommended as rel1gious
noet by some of the French Catholic clergy
while the bishop of Solar and Man was
watching the cutting down OF one OF MS
trees recently, the tree fell upon nim'
knocking him down. 1t catching on rail-
ing saved his life.
Lord John Russell's widow has just died
in London at the age of SO years. having
survived her husband twenty years. Sne
was the grandmother of the present earl
who has been brought into notoriety ny
his divorce case.
Themistocles' grave has been discovered
by Greek named Dragatsis on cape hra-
kari. It's authenticity, however, Is NOT De-
yond doubt, though the place where It was
found fits in with the descriptions OF riu-
tarch and Diodorus Siculus.
Sir Walter Besant's "Historicai ana TO-
biographical Survey of London is Wen un-
der way and the first volume w,,a on appers
miles of the London subject to the county
council, describing it street by street.
Frau Cosima Wagner has in her posses,
s,on according to Wagners friend. Herr
HecxeI' four unpublished completed plays
nv her husband, entitled Luther, FRED
erick the Great" "IIans Sachs Second
Marriage" and Duke Bernhard of Sake
Weimar."
Mr.. Lionel Phillips, the South African
sneculator. who was one of DR.. Jameson 8
accomplices. has been banished for life
| from the Transvaal republic. He was set
free. with other conspirators, on promis-
ing never to interfere directly or Indirect
" in Transvaal politics. He broke his
promise by writing an article condemning
the government in the Nineteenth Cen
tury. York Sun.
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The agitation for the Fiesta. after the
festival has been officially declared off,
looks a little like crying for split milk.
The matter has been thoroughly dis
cussed pro and con, and the people have
had a long time in which to make UT
their minds. If, however sufficient funds
can be raised without the assistance Of
the steam railway companies. It should
be taken as evidence that the people
istic celebration shall not be omitted,
even for one year.
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Pulpit Epigrams

The gospel is Of a person, not Of plan
The atonement was not to save us from
the penalty of sin, but from sin itself.
God was in Christ; the atonement IN the
divine self-sacrifice.
The only way to save or help men Is by
self-sacrifce; in Christ God sets us exam
pie.
We are not to be Christians. believing
about Christ; we are to be very Christs
also living and dying for men.
Christ's value to us Is simply as He
reveals to us the character of God.
The only way to take away my sin is tt
take away me: to kill sin in me is to Kill
me; this God does; this is what is called
regeneration.
The sin against the Holy Ghost is un
pardonable, not because 1t Is an arbitrary
"capital crime," but because 1t is the shut
ding out of the influence Of God, the only
thing that can save us.-Rev. Franz
Crane.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1a. 1898
PLATFORM

9he Herald believes that the city OF
Los Angeles should own and controi
oomplete system of waterworks.
rh. Herald believes that the city
should acquire such system at the
earliest date possible and on the most
advantageous terms possible. consistent
nth contract obligations and fair deal
ing.
Tho Herald believes that the con-
.-,+ v,th the Los Angeles City Water
company should be enforced to the let
Tar. and that, at the conclusion OF the
sending lease, the plant should be taken
.v.r in accordance with the provisions
of that contract.
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exceedIngly offensiye smell. "when wal

exceedingly offensive smell. when was
q student" he continued. II used my sense
of taste" And with that he dipped his
finger In the gallipot and then put his fin
ger In his mouth. taste 1t. gentlemen
taste IT," said the professor" The gallipot
was pushed toward the reluctant class.
One by one the students resolutely dipped
their fingers into the concoction, and, with
many a wry face, sucked the abominatiod
from their fingers. Gentlemen, gentle-
men," said the professor, 1T must repeat
that you do not use your faculties of OBJ
servation: for II you had looked more
closely at what was doing, you would
have seen that the finger which put in
my mouth was not the finger dipped in
the gallipot Home Journal.
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Max Nordau has been studying degener-
acy and crime SO long that he has come to
look on the present generation as mainly
degenerates and potential criminals. 1t
Is a gloomy and forbidding world which
this famous criminologist looks out upon
inhabited by people capable of any devil
try, and only waiting opportunity to en-
gage in it Max Nordau should take liver
pill-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Now that the president is soon to be
we'll rid of an international blackguard,
he will be justified in turning out the
domestic article which he is said to be
harboring under the roof of the White
HouSe
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A local divine, loyal to Los Angeles,
and apprehensive lest the abandonment
of the annual Fiesta shall prove injur-
ious to the city's general welfare. sug-
gests a popular contribution, limited to
81, for the purpose of making up the
deficit in the guaranty fund occasioned
by the refusal of the railroads to make
their usual subscription. The sugges-
ton is not without merit, and if acted
upon might solve the financial problem
that has for so long been vexing the
local managers. A large proportion of
the adult population of the city could
contribute the small sum named with
out embarrassment, and a scarcely
smaller percentage would doubtless
esteem it a privilege.
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Zola grows hysterical under the
strain, and yesterday declared in court,
in true melodramatic style, that he
should bequeath his name to posteritv
and permit it to be his judge. This looks
much like the white feather of despair.
He should take a new brace.
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Dear Victory for Hanna

There seems to be an eager determine
ton on the part of Senator Hanna's friends
TO prevent any disclosure of the facts re-
garding the way in which majority vote
was secured for that able dispenser OF cam
paign funds. People OF course ask why
Hanna is afraid OF the truth II he is not
guilty They are beginning to think he is
afraid of the truth because he is guilty
The herald., 1898-02-12

Senator Murphy, by his vote in favor
of the Teller resolution, succeeded in
getting himself much disliked in the
United States of New York, and his res
ignation has been demanded by the gen.
eral assembly. He will survive both the
disfavor and the disrespect.
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No Chance Of Rejection

Mr.. McKinley's personal and political
admirers boast that of fully 5000 names sent
by him to the senate in the last ten months
not one has been rejected. Why should
they have been rejected? They were prao-
tically furnished to the president by the
Republican senators. and when they came
back from the White House these senators
acted on them under an understanding
that no senator would make objections 90
long as his own men were approved--New
York Times.
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Our dispatches intimate that it is the
select a strong man to represent it in
the United States" That is all right;
but what is the matter with Mckinley ?
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"To avoid the rush." The Herald ad-
vises all who desire to hear the speech
of Hon. C. A. Towne at Hazards pavil-
ion this evening to put in an early ap-
pearance, as all indications point to a
crowded house.
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Customs receipts for the first ten days
of this month, it is claimed, equal the
governmental expenditures for the same
period. This is truly encouraging. But
in view of the increasing anxiety Of Mr..
Dingley we respectfully suggest that
hourly comparisons be now substituted
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The literary bureau of the annexation
lists at Honolulu sends out news of a
phenomenal building boom in that
dreamy interoceanic metropolis, three
new buildings have been erected there
since the agitation began. What sig
nificance this item has, if true upon
safeguarding the Nicaraguan canal
yet to be built is not stated.
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"All the Worlds a Stage"

Now that a real live earl has maoe nis
debut upon London's stage the draw,ns
power of earls' darlings will be appreciapiy
diminished,-New York Press.
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for some mysterious reason. changed
their minds.
The statesman who keeps pace with
the Republican party is of necessity a
jumping-jack and an acrobat with re-
spect to several very important matters
of public policy.
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The placing in position of modern
guns in a number of Canadian cities
doesn't necessarily signify anything
except to the manufacturers of heavy
ordnance.
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within an Inch Of His Life

"If a man Is standing on the cabooss OF
a freight train mile long," said the occa-
sional time destroyer. "and begins walking
toward the engine as the train starts and
the train" The people at the hospital
are patching him up as well as they can
Minneapolis Times.
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Sure Proof

I thought" said the man who had been
burned out that YOU told me this was a
fireproof safe"
$50 it is," replied the travelling salesman.
"If anybody doubts that you have had a
fire. you can point TO that safe and prove
it Immediately. y."-Washington Star.
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The Express declares that the evi
nocence of Hanna. The Ohio Republic
an legislature is probably politically
biased.
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The Klondike argonauts who had their
pockets picked before they got to San
Pedro may well doubt whether they are
cut out for Alaskan millionaires.
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Last week De LONE was IAN able and
experienced diplomat" His govern
ment is now looking for strong man"
to replace him. Such is fame
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ONLY limited on a Failure

The Republican party has proved to be
united upon no important measure OF pub
lie policy under this administration except
that of the tariff and its tarin policy mas
brought 1t failure and discomfiture.-Bos-
ton Herald
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Which WayP

'1 see the Klondike rush has started
again." -, ,.rs,,.,. N.-,n
American.
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Always the Way

An insufferable nuisance Is one that peo-
ple have to put up with longest.-sait Lake
Herald.
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The Faculty Of Observation

"Gentlemen, you do not use your facul-
t,es of observation" said an old professor,
addressing his class. Here he pushed fro
ward q gallipot containing chemical Of
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De LONE is now a full f1edged private
citizen, besides being several different
kinds eS Q mistake.
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And Is Staying There

The Maine, It is a rapid Ship
A well-known phrase to borrow
Because, you see. it's here today
And gone to Moro!
Cincinnati Tribune.
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Just What Nordau Needs

In fact, Hannas election is developing into
a first-class scandaf2Boston Post
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EASTERN AGENTS FOR THE HERALD
A. Frank Richardson. Tribune building,
New York: Chamber of Commerce build
ing Chicago,
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In Dry Goods Dept Shoe Department

We show compIete'stock of we'll made foot wear No matter for what purpose or what occasion we have the shoes tf.at will suit. Our shoes will wear Well and retain their shape big feature in good shoe; We have all our shoes made to order and warrant every pair we sell.A
 Mems Shoes. At s4 we show most every toe in lace or congress, calf, yici with calf lining and ideal winter shoe, box calf and Russia, This line of mems shoes had our most careful attention and are as we'll made as the highest priced shoes. Try a pair and you will want them again g |
 Women's Shoes. Handwelt and hand-turn, lace or button at B. These are made by Ziegler Bros. of Philadelphia, who are high class makers and whose reputation for fit and workmanship is we'll known in this section of the country. These shoes are we'll lasted and will always retain their shape
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Mir. ". Nj. Elliott and daughter. o Fordyce, are in the city.
rnas sIs Alaska Mountain.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 17.-The big Alaskan mountain which the Eldridge geological survey party claimed to have discovered on it's recent trip into the Sushitna river country is the mountain discovered in 1896 by W. A. Dickey of Seattle and young man from Boston, named Monks, who named the mountain MnKinlav
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We show large line of Ladies Capes, latest de- signs Plush Capes S2.0O to $22S0, every one 2 bargain We have marked our Capes very low to quickly introduce this department and to do an in- creased business.
 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR--We show an excep- tionaly handsome line of ladies Muslin Underwear, elegantly trimed, best of Muslin and high class workmanship
 Drawers 25c to 75e. Chemise 25c to $1.OO. Cordet Covers 25c to 5Oc
 Two cases of ribbed vests and pants beached and unbleached at25e,real value 4Oc.
 Ladies Belts high class novelties just received in Sash, Ribbon, Velvet, and Satin, 25c, soc, 75c to 1.25c.
 An entire new line of Ladies Ties and Stock bows.
 Kid GloveS--We have full line of Ladies Kid Gloves, newest shades, every pair warranted that is fitted at our store, prices very low for quality, 90c to SITS.
 ChiIdrens Suits--We show the largest stock ever seen at our store and have marked piceS that will make them quick sellers
 Junior suits, to years, hansomely trimmed, with extra vest. School suits, to 16 Boys suits B to l9,
 Knee Pants--Wool, 25o and. soc and Worsted extra fine 75c. All our ehildrens suits are extra well made and will give good service.
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Approved His oourse.

Lima, Peru, Oct. TIA large deputa- tion of Cacerists have waited upon Senor G. E. Bnlinghurst, vice president of Peru, to signify their approval of his straightforward conduct and of the no- ble intentions expressed by him in his letter resigning the presidency of the Democratic assembly.
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Lumber, all kinds, free delivery in city, get our prices. Bluff City Lum- Der Go. 279
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Mrs. Lee Critically HI.

Washington, Oct. 17.-Major General Fitz- Hugh Lee telegaphed Major Gener- al Green that the condition of Mrs. Lee is so critical that he could not talk busi- ness.
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Clothing Department

Here we have gathered everything that is i'd ionabe and good Sole agents for Dunlap Hats, the most fashion, and best known hats. Sole agents for Manhatten Shirts most stylish aa perfect fitting equal to the best custom made
 Sole agent for the Howard 8 Alpine Hat st3 fish and will give good service.
 Sole agents for Stein, Bloch & O., taol mad Clothing. Nothing but the best material, best njd and best workmanship. Their Suits will look well as the besttailor made at about one-half taI prices.
 Sole agents for the Pickwck Clothing. Thsl special line for the hard to fit, stout men, slim mi and tall men, These goods are made at their ov factory and under their special supervision.
 Sole Agent for SehIoss Bros. & Co.,, BaItimo This clothing has been scId by us for years d many of our customers can testify to their perfe fit naty look and good wearing qualities; our pric you will find very low on these high class goods
 Our goods are all marked in plain figur strictly one price to all Yoursmoney back if y want it.
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Earthquake in California.

visalia, Cal, Oct. 17.-An earthquake was felt here which rocked houses, broke crockery and aroused many people.
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Merchants visiting our city during Fair week will do well to look at our wholesale department which is very complete. Our prices you will find as low as similar goods can be bought in St. Louis or Memphis.
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Get your flags for decoration pur- poses at Mitchell's.
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Ube Daily 0rapbtc.

MT. k. $, Reaves. prominent Jonesboro citizen, was in our city Monday He will take In the Fair.
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Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Palmer, of Star City, are in town.
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MT. J. B. Harley, of Fl Dorado, is at the the Trulock.