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Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09
Grays.
By Our Regular Correspondent.

By Our Regular Correspondent
 Dr. Waldrop who has just completed his course at the Memphis college is with us again
 Jim Davis of Auvern made us a pleasant visit Sunday. Come again Jim we are al ways glad to see you
 Miss Maggie Winfree of Tip, was in town yesterday.
 Boyd Angus and sister Miss Esna. were in town Tuesday.
 Dr. Mccain of Nc Crory was in town Monday,
 Miss Daisy Holland of McCrory, and Miss Suzie Burres of Cotton Plant, were in town Monday afternoon.
 Lex Brown of Cotton Plant, is visiting his sister Miss Anderson this week
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09
NEAL---swAzzE. 2 k


 Probably the most pleasant and home-like wedding McCrory has ever known was that of Sun day noon uniting Miss Jennie Lind Neal, of this city, and H. D. Swazze of Benton, Miss. The bride is the sister of Mrs. w. G. Black, of Little Rock; Mrs. H. Y. Swazze, of Benton, Miss; Will Jelks, and Dr. J. B. Neal, of McCrory. She is a vivacious and winsome lady-a accomplished and refned-and has many friends here who wish her much happiness during her voyage through life. The groom is a we'll to-do farmer of near Benton, Miss. At 12 o'clock sharp the guests assembled in the parlor of the beautiful home of w. E. Jelks, five miles north of our city. where the, ceremony was per formed by Rev. $. l.. Cochran. A wedding march, eminently suited to the fairyland scene, was rendered by Mrs. Walter Fakes, as the bridal party enter ed. The bride and groom came first, followed by Miss Leila Cor don of Augusta, the maid of honor, and Will Wilder, the best man. In the pretty parlor the ceremony was said while the music fell like a soft benediction.
 After the ceremony the bride and groom received the cOngrat- ulations of their friends, and then while the two little ladies Ellen Lewis and Laura Black strew beautiful lily-white flow CTS in the pathway to be pursued by the bridal party, the first set repaired to the dining room where a dinner fit for Epicurus was served at long table extend ing throughout the entire room The table was handsomely ar ranged; and an elaborate menu was served the wedding guests. Then the second set went in to dine, and the third.
 The presents received by MT. and Mrs. Swazze were not only handsome and beautiful but em- braced every possible conceit of silverware, cut-glass, and bric-a- brac.
 In the evening a reception was held in honor of MT. and Mrs. H. D. Swazze at the home of Dr. IG. B. Fake $ and hostof friends were welcomed by the hospitable receiving party. A grand sup per was served.
 The wedding was a private affair and all attending, with the exception of Rev. s. L. Cochran,
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09
HOWELL.
By Our Regular Correspondent

By Our Regular Correspondent
 Carlton Barclay of McCrory spent several hours here last Thursday
 Will McKie of Cotton Plant spent Monday in our little village.
 Mir and Mrs. F. P. Hill of Cotton Plant were the guests of Mrs. s. c. Beard this week.
 Mrs. J. L, Howell has returned home from Memphis, where She went to attend her sister, Miss Marvella Carruth, in her last illness Miss Carruth has visited here often and has many friends, who learned, of her death, with deepest regret.
 Paul Martin spent last Sunday in Cotton Plant.
 Rev. C. B. Littleton filled his regular ap- pointment here last Sunday. He was ac- companied by his wife and children.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09

J. l.. Garrett and A. J. Marsh made another hunting trip Mon day, returning with some twenty squirrels. They are both crack shots, know where the squirrels grow the thickest and invaria- bly, return with some game. If some of the eastern guys who have never seen any game, better than a tame pigeon or crow or a couple of poor little blackbirds, with yellow spots on their wings and dirt on their bills, or some lonsome bob white endeavoring with it's mournful singing to revivify his poor mates that had been frozen to death the winter before, or heard the pitiful squak of some poor, lost sandhill crane flying over their heads about seven miles high, and using it's best powers in it's attempt to reach a better land, could only have the least idea of the innumerable turkeys, ducks, fish and other game that Woodruff county abounds in, and that fatten here to be shot by the hunters, killed with clubs by the boys, caught in the aprons by school girls, and pounded on the heads with milk bottles in the hands of crawling babies, they would leave their happy homes and come here to stay forever.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09
A DREAM AND ITS
INTERPRETATION.

INTER RPRET ALTON.
 I watched the setting sun, as he drew his royal robes of scar let and gold about him and sank to his repose. Then in reveries sweet and solitary quietness, I fell esleep and these are the things I saw in the fairy land of dreams:
 A man approached me with paper and saying, You will have to go with me. <"
 Why" asked, "who are you and what do you want of me?" This stranger then said, T am from Augusta The court says you must go." But what have I done?" I asked. "They say you tell the truth to much and for their protection and safety it will be necessary for you to be taken to the insane asylum at Little Rock" So I was hurried on to the place.
 Now, l had no more than ar rived there until I began to look around for news for the peoples paper. In my many rambles, 1 met people from all places. People with names very familiar to my ears, and to my surprise and utter astonishment, 1 met one with name as familiar as he brooks that go singing and 3murmuring toward the sea. Thought I, there is an item for the News The Pattonites at least will be glad to hear how their logician on courthouse matters is getting along. But from his scattered remarks and actions so curious, I could not realize one clear thought. Igave him up in despair, thinking l would ask the doctor about his case. In a few days the oppor- tunity presented itself.
 Doctor, you know MT. so and so of Woodruff county who used to be a printer, don't you? l asked him. "Yes sir, to be sure I know him. He has been an in mate of this place going on 15 years and some of the fancies that pass through his mind are wonderful. There is no earthly hope for him. There are but three things he takes on about and that in a very disconnected manner"
 Well, doctor, what are those three subjects?" I asked. One is the district court movement of some place, but from his talks I can t locate it; the second is of little old editor that he thinks ought to be in the insane asylum, and the third is concerning some investment company. He said if there were any way to erase from his mental horizon these three subjects, there might be a little hope. But they have ap- parently come to stay.
 All of a sudden the curtain of fairyland rose and my eyes be- held the glorious rising sun. Then I knew it was only dream. Thank goodness, twas but a work of fancy"
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09

WITH the last issue of the Mammoth Springs Monitor ". F. Barrett and F. Wallick took ;entire charge of the paper. The Monitor is a newsy paper and we bespeak for it a bright future under it's new management.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09

MT. BUTTS or D0V lew, was III our city attending to business recently.
 Lon. H. F'arrar, wife and child ren visited relatives in Cotton Plant Sunday.
 The young people are going to give the last dance for the sum mer Friday night. Miss Annie Jones the charm ing young lady of this communi- ty was in town Monday.
 MT. Walter Robertson of this place made flying trip to Cot ton Plant last Saturday.
 Mrs. c. T. Matkin and her brother John Robertson visited friends at Howell Sunday.
 Miss May Marsh of McCrory, is visiting friends of this place. We are glad to hear of her re- covery.
 c. M. Tyrone and Horace Gowan of Grays were down yes terday visiting relatives and friends.
 Will Smith gave the children a party last Wednesday, night. A large crowd gathered and had a merry time.
 Messrs. Hugh Walker and Bob Filler went turkey hunting last week and returned with a fine gobbler
 John Terry and family of How passed through our town last week looking after financial af- fairs of some nature we suppose.
 Dr. Patterson has made quite a number of trips to the Bayou the past week. He reports quite a little sickess but not as much as in the spring.
 Mrs. Walker of McCrory, is visiting MT. and Mrs. B. Y. Bow CTS of this place. MT. Bowersis quite i'll but we wish him a speedy recovery.
 Miss Una Naples and Daisy Chaney of Cotton Plant passed through town last Thursday en- route home, after attending the dance at McCrory.
 Messrs. K. l.. Filler, John Robertson and l.. ". Robertson, three of Wiville's young men, at tended the dance at McCrory last Wednesday night. ' Some of the Wiville dollar pitchers are getting so good that l they can pitch in quart can twenty steps distant. Dollars will soon be worth two dollars a. piece if dollar pitching advances as much in the future as in the past.
 MT. Gross residing near this , place, gave a birthday dinner at 7 his home, May 1st. We are un- able to say just what birthday it l was, but we can say the many friends that were there partook 7 of the delicious food that was r served.
 E. D. Marsh comes over every evening after his mail. The train going south is due here al 3:3O p. m.; going north at 6:O1 Ed is always on time to meet the first train and says there is nc } use in going back to the house before she gets back at 6:01. Willie Boltin, living near this place was seen on our streets with the fair sex Sunday. This is quite uncommon for Will and we can't help but believe he means matrimony. Will is a little hard of hearing but when a young lady says yes, he can hear it quarter.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09
H.nter.

By Our Regular Correspondent
 Baseball is all the rage in Hunter now. The first nine played Cotton Plant Saturday and was beaten. Then Hunter beat Rabbit Ridge.
 MT Caple sold his place to Geo. Wood and will leave for the mountains soon.
 Will Cain went to Augusta on business one day this week.
 John Akrey and Mary Freeman visited Wheatly Sunday.
 John McDermott went to Little Rock Mon day.
 W. L. Freeman went to Brinlkley Monday.
 J. T. Odell will ship another carload of hogs this week.
 MT. Dorety made business trip to Brinkley Saturday.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09

 ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
McCrcry,
Arkansas

McCrcry, Arkansas
 Will practice in all the courts of the First Judicial District. Win write risks in town or in the country against loss by fire, lightning or cyclones. I represent the best Fire-Insurance companies in the United States.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-09
WHILE.

WHILE. By Our Regular Correspondent. F. P. Nyett of the Bayou was in town Monday. George Kirksey from the Bay ou was in town trading Friday.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
CLUBS MADE UP OF FREAKS.
Queer Associations of Queer Individu-
 a1s in Some Parts of Europe.

Queer Associations of Queer Individu- a1s in Some Parts of Europe.
 There have been associations of all sorts of individuals formed in this coun- try, but none of them would bear con- parison for freakishness with some of Europe's clubs. At Hoogstraelen, a small Belgian town, baldheaded club, to secure admission to which calvous area of twenty-one square centimeters, or eight and One-quarters square inches, is imperative, has lately been founded. It's antitheSiS exists in the Long Haired Club of Ghent, whose members must wear either a beard of thirty centi- meters (one foot) or hair of twenty cen timeters (eight inches) in length. Les 100 Kilos," a ParisiaR club for which no one weighing less than 100 kilos (232 pounds) is eligible, is in striking con- trast with ''Les Fifty Kilos" of Mar seilles, to which entrance is alone per mitted to such as are over ITO centi- meters 6 feet inches) in height and under fifty kilos Q1S pounds) in weight
 For several years the president of this club was a MT. Be, who, though nearly 6 feet, weighed less than ninety eight pounds. Two years ago, however, he took unto himself a wife, under whose solicitous care he so rapidly gained flesh that in less than twelve months he was compelled to resign his membership. Berlin boasts of a Big Mouth Club In the clubroOm is kept wooden ball as large as medium-sized orange which every candidate for ad- mission is required to insert in his mouth before his name can go for bal lot. In the same city, too, there is a e-Handed Club, composed only of such as have suffered the loss of a hand,
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
ABOUT HOUSE FLIES.
The Advice of Philosopher on Ho
 to Deal With Them.

The Advice of a Philosopher on How,
 to Deal With Them.
 "The pertinacity of flies has caused me to wonder much of late on the hab- its of these pests," remarked a gentle man yesterday. "and the recent discus sion of the fly as a dlsseminator of typhoid has tended to increase my in- terest in the matter. Did you ever mo- tice the persistence shown by a fly In sticking to a certain spot when you attempt to shoO him away? Invariably he will describe circle and alight again on exactly the same spot. He will repeat this as often as you strike at him unless he feels that persistence will jeopardize his life.
 To-day I conducted little expert made a rather interesting discovery. The fly converted the tip of my nose into a resting place. brushed him away, He circled and relit on the same spot. He repeated this seven times. concluded, just from watching the antics of the typhoid fiend, that would allow him to remain as long as he pleased. in spite of the tickling and the annoyance of 1t all. I was sur prised at the shortness of his stay.
 Finding that it made no difference to me, and that had resigned to an unhappy fate. the insect spread its wings and sailed to another portion of the room. From my observation of flies, they do not care so much about alighting on the human body unless they can find some morsel upon which to feed, or unless a violent effort Is made to beat them away. But the most interesting observation l have made in this connection has taught me that it is comparatively easy to rid oneself of the pest There is one es- sential Do not get mad.
 Good humor is the thing when 1t comes to dealing with flies.'-New Or leans Times Democrat
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02

serve many other intellectual and so- cial uses. It will contain kitchen, re- ceptionroom and a hall that may be utilized for lectures, entertainments and religious gatherings. This action is hailed by the Independent as indi- eating the growth of a belief that wealth which has been accumulated in the country should be used for the ben eft of the country. Our grandfathers felt this more strongly, perhaps, than our fathers did, or than we have. Rich farmers-and poor farmers, too-bore manful parts in establishing the older colleges. When they could not give money they gave labor, realizing, doubt less, that the first students at these col leges would be the lads from the farms. The farmer of that earlier day never dreamed that, because he was twelve miles from a lemon" he must forego intellectual stimulus and social recrea- ton. But the movement toward the cities and toward the West affected seriously many little neighborhoods which had been centers of wholesome and vigorous life. Pending the read justment to changed conditions in the East, and the success of the first pitched battle with nature in the West, it seemed that the farmer must needs be man of one Idea-to "hold on." The general demand for rural free delivery showed that the evil days are over for both sections. The farmer knows where he stands. He has leisure to renew relations with the world, and he means to do so The will of the PennsylVanian suggests the spirit in which to meet the reasonable demands of the people in the outlying regions" If the farmer cannot go to the library, take the H. brary to him.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
Literary Curiosities.

The royal library at Windsor Castle contains about 100000 volumes, and among them are many literary curios A unique CaXton on vellum, the Bible which Charles I. took with him to the scaffold, the same monarch's copy of Shakespeare, and an original copy Of ''The Faery Queen" are among Wind sor Castles literary treasures. The King has taken a keen interest in the doings of contemporary writers, and curious little hobby has been the col lection of pen-nibs used by them. In it are included a Browning nib, Hardy nib and nibs of other distinctions.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
Wasted Effort.

Are you trying to do anything for the benefit of posterity? asked the se- rious person. Nothing much," answer ed the intensely selfish man. Just look what previous generations have tried to do for pOsterity. But here we are going to burlesque shows and using slang and wearing freak clothes, just as if Shakespeare and Sir Isaac Newton had never lived. I am thoroughly con- vinced that any effort to benefit any thing so frivolous and ungrateful as posterity is a sheer waste of time"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
TAMAeNo GETS A REBUFF.
Trouble Made for Him in Paris by His
 Propensity to Drive Bargains.

Trouble Made for Him in Paris by His
 Propensity to Drive Bargains.
 Ernesto Tamagno like many other distinguished singers, is noted for his prudence in financial matters, and dur ing his stay in this country many anus ing stories were told of his small econ omies, which were remarkable in the case of an artist who has always re- ceiyed enormous compensation for his services.
 altogether confined to money matters has recently been shown in fashion that has put the tenor into an embar- rassing position in Paris. He went there on his way to London, where he is singing at Covent Garden, to take part in the performance at the opera given in honor of the retirement of Mime. Laurent, an actress of melo. drama who has been for several years at the head of the orphanage for the children of French actors and has been decorated by the government for her efforts in this field with the cross of the Legion of Honor.
 All the noted French actors and sing CTS were delighted to take part. Even Mime. Patti. who was in Paris when the plan was proposed, said she would take the role of Juliette in the third act of Gounod's opera. Signor Tamagno said that he would sing in honor of Mime. Laurent.
 But it appears that his passion for bargaining proved too strong for him ard he could not bring himself to give something for nothing. So he decided that as it would be out of the question to expect payment in money on such an occasion, he would suggest the Legion of Honor as the appropriate reward for his services.
 He adopted this course, says the New
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
NEW YORK AND LONDON.
Comparative Cost of Living in tn,
 Two Leading Cities.

Comparative Cost of Living in the
 Two Leading Cities.
 once heard a party of American men and women exchanging the results of their researches into the comparative cost of living in New York and London. Clothes were generally voted cheaper over here, but the only two articles on which there was entire agreement as to their inexpensiveness in London were lettuces and dress ties. Meat is dearer, anyway, and becomes more so from the niggardly spirit in which the butcher refuses to cut off what believe house. keepers call the trimmings. Milk, bread and all kinds of fruit fetch far higher figure in London than in New York, and Ice, of course, is luxury. Wages work done by the domestic servant IS as nothing compared with what Is ac- cOmpliShed in America. A sort of in- choate trades unionism penetrates even to the kitchen. The list of things which are mot expected" of the English cook or the English housemaid or the Eng fish parlormaid is appalling. The sphere of their duties and activities is rigidly bounded, and nothing will induce them to Overstep the limits. The conse- quence is that if you get hold of ser want who knows how to do one thing well you are lucky. More than that is not to be hoped for. English servants are professionally unhandy and resent being taught. From those defects the American help" is conspicuOusly free. She has an all-around capacity latent in her somewhere, and, so I am told, meets with equal comprehension an order to cook or to wash or to bake or to mind the baby. An English cook coOks-if she does even that. Certainly she does nothing else and would be in- suited if you told her to. Everything in is arranged to give the great est amount of employment to the greatest number of people, Sidney Brooks, London Correspondent of New York Commercial Advertiser.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02

Frank S. Willard. who makes his
 passing point for fame on the fact that
 he is related to "the" Miss Willard, Is in London, and announces that he will establish a coronet exchange, where American heiresses can swap their Yankee dollars for husbands who have no money but are blessed with titles. love in these foreign marriages. The woman who has an insane desire to be- come the wife of tarnished duke or
 lord seldom develops affection for any thing more exalted than perfumed pug dog. Why keep up the old "they- are-devoted-to-eac fiction? It
 isn't love; it is ambition, and an un-
 worthy ambition, from an American standpoint. Make trade matter of it.
 The men with the titles should be will ing. Some of them scarcely know
 where their next meal is coming from.
 4 depot where blue blood and poverty can be turned into an income, even with the incumbrance of silly woman should fill long-felt want on both sides of the Atlantic. And always there will be left the real love that makes mar riage thing divine. It is the beacon light in the cottage. It draws manly men and glorious women together. It is far and apart from any business ar- proves to one man that a plain woman is beautiful; that teaches woman how to find noble qualities in the most ordi- nary man. Money never plays a great part in such marriages. If wealth comes there is the joy of sharing it with loved ones. If wealth departs, love is still left, and often grows strongest when adversity knocks at the door of the home. Make marriages of conveniences and ambition commercial affairs. Let them stand for what they really are. Keep them separate and distinct from affairs of the heart. The right kind of marriage makes a man more tender, true, loving charitable and kind. It de- velops the good citizen. It means to the good woman even more. It is her career. It rounds out her life It de- velops all her good impulses and makes of her a companion, friend and sweet heart-truly a glorious trinity. It Is | good to know that of the millions of women who are to he the wives and mothers of the next generation only a few will ever be found at the bargain counter for cheap titles in the worlds greatest city.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-11-02
Water Keeps Men Alive.

It is no secret to medical men and physiolOgists that there is a great deal of nourishment in water. Even that which is sterilized contains enough Of solids to keep a human being from death for long time.
 During prolonged fast the loss Of weight is unusually rapid at first and decreases as time goes on Death en- sues when certain percentage Of the loss has been reached. and this per centage varies according to the original weight. Fat animals may lose half their weight, thinner ones perhaps two fifths, man or woman of rather spare build, weighing 143 pounds. might. therefore. lose about 55 pounds before succumbing. Children die after a fast of from three to five days, during which they have lost a quarter of their weight. Healthy adults. however. have lasted 50 days when water has been taken. A German physician reports the case of woman aged 1T years. who lasted for 43 days. taking water freely. She lost A pounds out of 143 pounds and died from exhaustion
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