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Hamlet News.

Married-Miss Mary Roden and Jesse Berry were married at the home of the brides father, the "Hon. Joe'' on Sunday night, Feb. 10, Rev. Jeff Roland officiating, in the presence of large number Of the friends and relatives of the coll tracting parties. Their friends wish them many happy years of conJu- gal felicity.
 Newt Shaw and family, of Sal ti!lo, attended the wedding at MT. Roden's last Sunday.
 w. $. Hendrickson and his eff cient deputy, Henry Hartje, were here Monday collecting taxes. Good collection made.
 Scrip sold at 50 cents at tax col lecting here.
 Your scribe has been moralizing and ruminating OH the financial status of the county and can not help expressing the opinion that things are i'll a jumbled up condi- tion. Suppose an individual was as badly in debt as this county is, and had the same bright prospect of liquidating his indebtedness as this county has, how much would that individuals paper be worth in the business world? Certainly none of our credit merchants would want l to risk much on 1t, nor would far mer or mechanic want to risk much on any such security. They would hardly offer you 50 cents on the dollar. Then why not inuagurate a way to put the county on cash basis. Itis surely not impossible; oth CT counties have done 1t, then why not this? If not, why not'
 A good deal of rain has fallen recently and in consequence the roads are in bad condition. Many inquiries are being made as to when the new road law is going to lye ap- piled.
 Jeff Potts has contracted for So acres of land from the railroad and is improving it. Jeff is a great hus- tier and will get there.
 John Padgett has new arrival at his house in the shape of fine boy. John says he is ten pounder.
 Feb. I2, 1901.
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PAINE & co.
 PHONE NO. 8

Ed Owen was at Morrilton We'd nesday in the interest of the Ark ansas Gazette.
 Buy your favoring extracts from Paine & Go. We handle the best cake colorings, etc. 4tf
 Aunt" Kitty Cole is now boarding with the family of l.. F.. Beard on Clifton street.
 G. K. Elliott, of Hamlet, re- turned Wednesday from busi- ness trip to Little Rock.
 Will Canada was at Hummer vile Wednesday for the purpose of trying to sell some mules.
 Deputy Sheriff w. K. Henry went to Walker township Wednes- day to serve all execution.
 Call on Paine & Go. and see their stock os fancy groceries. We will appreciate your patronage. 5
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MT. Worsham Passes Away.

]. P. Worsham died Wednesday afternoon at his home in this city after about ten days illness of pneu. monia. His condition was very much better few days previous to his death, but he relapsed and soon passed away.
 Mir. Worsham was born in Car roll county, Miss, and at the time of his death was past middle age. He was member of the Baptist church, the Masonic fraternity and the Woodmen of the World. His funeral was under the auspices of the two orders jointly. In the ab- sence of pastor Street of the Baptist church, religious services were con ducted by Rev. w. T. Thompson, of the Methodist church. The fu- neral was held at 3 p, III. Thurs day.
 MT. Worsham was a very excel lent man, quiet and unassuming, honest and obliging. He was a carpenter by trade. He leaves a wife and two daughters. He had provided for his family by a S2 900 insurance policy in the Woodmen Of the World
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w. R. McHenry, road overseer at Beryl, was here Wednesday to get his road tools for road working.
 Ralph White came down We'd nesday evening from Plummerville and stayed over night with rela- tives.
 Mrs. Elihu Durham, of Plum merville, was here Thursday even ing to hear Ali. Taylor at Central College.
 C. w. Martin, our expert drum mer, has been at home here for a few days after an extensive trip through the state.
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 Best Cough Syrup Tastes Good. Use In time Sold by druRgists.
 CONSUMPTION

We want several cords of cook wood and heating stove wood. In- quire at this office. If
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LOCAL NOTES.

Pure cream cheese at Paine & Go. $. 3tf
 Menty now keeps the famous Eupion Oil. 3tf
 Scott Wilson was here Thursday from Greenbrier.
 J. M. Simpson was here Wednes- day from Hamlet.
 Charley Harris, of Cypress, was in town Wednesday.
 A. Q. Melton was in the city Thursday from Cato.
 Good Farm Horse for sale. Ap- ply to Dr. G. s. Brown. 7-tf
 Sam Surratt and T. H. Shaw were in town Thursday.
 Hon. Ali. Taylor lectured Thurs day night at Central College.
 Eupion Oil makes a clear, steady light. Buy it at Menty's. 3tf
 Paine & Co.,, for the best and freshest groceries. Tel. No. 8. 5 Cole & Go. shipped 2,ooo dozen eggs Wednesday i'll one shipment. A. N. Shaw was an appreciated  caller at our office few days ago. Burn Eupion Oil-the safest and best. For sale by c. N. Menty & Go. 3tf
 J. T. Harper and J. s. Johnson, of Enola, were in town Wednes- day.
 Mrs. F. G. Richardson has been reported sick during the last few days.
 Miss Bessie Randell is visiting the family of Mrs. E. A. Tabor ill Little Rock.
 Abner Benedict, former citizen of this county, is here on visit from Texas.
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TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that will meet tn, tax payers Of Faulkner county, Arkansas fo, the purpose of collecting the real personal anc per capita tax for the year 1900 at the following times and places;
 Harve township, February g. at Holland
 Eagle township, February H. at Hamlett Valley.
 Bristol township, February i3 1901, at Bristol cypress township, February II, 1901, al cypres,
 Cypress township, February lS ioOl at vilonia
 Palarm township, February l6 al Rocky Point
 benedict township, February lS lqOl at A. A Mosley's N -' :, Danley township, February i9, looi. at May. flower. " 's Chadwick VI A' "' Wilson township, February 2l, 1901. at Cross Road school house " Wilson township, February g, 1901. at Cato till Gap. s ~"u''" Sadron township. February 2s to April Io 7.,, isi al conway, at which time the tax book $ All persons desiring to pay taxes on Real Es tate are requested to bring correct numbers of same that mistakes may be avoided
 e,. w, $. HENDRIcKsoN
 sheriff and Ex officio Collector Fauikncr co December l, lq0O.
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ITO THE TEACHERS
 OF ARK AN SAS.

xM OF ARK ANSAS 1Nl should tion in whether panropc found convenient to associate The weghty the affairs the necessary this association great of and engaged i'll this association inevitable result no doups the age railroad manufacturers bankers doc lawyers and divnes Without such association and who believes that respective Christian denominations making strides their noble They yearly conferences associations and assemblies to formulate plans and discuss measures.
 The Association organized in 1868 This Association roll membership the of every white these members should feel his interest Every teacher should realize That interests closely he bound his fellow weight will he have ill creating healthy school throughout the and consequently ill his community; fight this the of all battles alone That his brethren are in need Of his help and with him mutual benefit; That be- Arkansas unite asking the school give county super regulate degree conng power anything else the request be strong and the 'call would be oud
 things that the teachers of Arkan Surely those who practice physiological effect of treatments who pactcng more dncu art need to meet consult carefully the psychical effect methods remembering mistakes made by do not end the grave, eternity.
 the wish of the State Teachers Association to organize ill county association the county to be known as County of the Arkansas
 
 Association appoint this branch association manager urged That the and That kindness the local bring the matter before teach That he call meeting convenient and organization This meeting might be held the March believed that better could be that than other When this effected should immediately be taken have it the Delegates who will attend should appointed the County Association brought before State One delegate should borne by the County Aoca This could be with little member You your and school children which represent.
 Mir. - - ,w who has been Association thought be capable work he will give every him all the making We hope the dele gaon from be All teachers Arkansas eligible membership Teachers attend having This County Association undertaken that bring numbers the teacher could much the better Make delegations large possible Other
  afford to be so far behind in this respect?
 Those attended know these meetings golden which both and profitable arrange be with June have record breaking meeting you get program lof this meeting June Secretary Conger, Philadelphia.
 Come with
 D. L. PAISLEY PRES
 Arkansas State Teachers Association
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Low Rates on the Iron Mt. Ry

On the occasion of the Mardi Gras Festivities at New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala, on Feb. IA to 10, 1901, the Iron Mountain Ky. will sell round trip tickets at one fare.
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CA SIT o7IA. Bears the HIhs Kind You Have Alwas Bought s's,s'''' si &HzZzM

The bar of Helena banquettec Judge Jacob Trieber recently il honor of his confirmation as Unit ed States judge Helena is Jads, Trieber's home, and it was ther he began his career as a law yer.
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Increase Your Salary or Income

Safely and securely through a mail business. How and what to do, to do this successfully read the Mail Order Journal, 64 pages monthly. Send your dime today. Louis Guenther, Pub, Room 53o, ITS Dearborn St., Chicago. Money refunded if not satisfactory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-15

citizen and scattered things around the
room. He awoke as the man left the
room but could find no trace OF him.
Two young men. Mcssrs. Norhct Paine
and Charlie Lonsnd OF Mexia, are IN
HeasSe- today on visit to friends These
young men were In the army and served
in the Philippines for fifteen months.
They were Ia the same company with
Harry l.. Terry. the young man who on
listed from this place. Young Terry.
1t will be remembered, died en- route
home last December.
Mr.. William kirlieks and wife have re-
turned from trip TO Houston.
Misses Marie and rimoolea Shields
have returned from q visit 10 relatives
In Bryan
AIR, f. f. White OF Bonham was a WIS.,
itor to the city recently.
Messrs. Richard Mays and John l..
WORKMAN came down from Mexia To-Day
en- route TO Austin.
Colonel Bob Adams was In tho city to-
day from the bottom. Last year Colo
mel Adams moved 10 Luikin and had In
terests in that city, but has recently
moved back 10 the bottom.
Mrs ~. G. BOYD loft yesterday for
Hempstead on visit to her relatives.
Hon. Victor Hudson OF Bryan arrived
In the city today en- route TO Franklin.
Mr., Thomas Hitler OF Rockdale was in
the city recently looking after his In
tcrests here.
Mr., John r, neLesdcrnier left this
morning for WORKMAN on business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-15
THE OIL WELL WHICH HAS MADE BEAUMONT FAMOUS.

The Post correspondent that he was pre-
pairing to make an attempt TO aop the
flow of the well himself. or rather Hamill
Brothers, together with Captain Lucas.
will make the effort. Just what success
will reward the effort Captain Lucas is
not prepared to predict. Ii may be pos
sible that their plans for putting valve
on The we'll Will carry owt all right or 1t
may be that they viii not be able ITO
control X at all. In the event they are
unable to stop 1t large reward Will
probably be offered for any contra cllo
who will stop VI, in tact Captain Lucas
told the correspc Ddent last night tn- I
he would siye a hands, me reward to any
one who would control the stream. The
rumor however, that Captain Lucas had
offered $1,000 or $4,000 10 any one who
win place a valve Oh fths we'll Is nc;
true. The Captain said he was willing
to pay any one well for tine work but he
had made no stated offer,
Mr. W. b. Sharpe OF Dallas, one of the
first men to Investigate In this county for
oil. is in the city Now and will operate
here on an extensive scale. One o. the
wells which was visited by 90 many peo-
pie who visited the Lucas geyser yesJer-
day, rather one of the holes with piece
Of pipe protruding, was SUNK by Mr.,
Sharpe in 1892, eight years ago. Mr.
Journal reporter was not veiy .nb.laut
over the prospect OF having his former
experience here exploited by the news
papers. but he soon realized that his ex-
pertinent was considered an indication Of
good j55sment rather than a failure, and
he conYtei to tell his experience.
Il came here about nine years ago.
said Mr.. sharpe. and secured a number
Of leases on this property near where the
big well now is, and with a small rig at
tempted to m5ke hole. but my facilities
were so inadequate that ! was forced TO
abandon the Job, not feeling, however
that / hald made failure. / went down
about 500 feet and struck this quicksanl
which so interferred with my movements
that / was unable TO 90 any further
also sunk a number OF wells al Sour Lake
and struck some oil there. ] still own
some land near Sour Lake"
Mr. sharpe now has FIVE hig rigs en-
route here and expects one OF two OF
them in the next few days He VIII con-
tract TO orsrate on other lands; In fact.
has closed .'veral deals g. his rigs. he
will proba,ny sina some wells far to the
south OF the Lucas geyssr.
Captain James Garrity one Of the
wealthiest bankers and oil men OF c-rsi-
cana and a partner Of ex-senator Roger
o. Mills. II In the city today. He arrived
here yesterday snorning and spent sev-
sral hours at the we'll Captain Garrity
is perhaps one OF the NEST conservative
men in jefferson county to5ey. yet he
thinks the well is a phenomenon.
81 think said Caqfain Clarity. that
this will demonstrate beyond d5ubt that
Texa1 has the greatest oil feh in the
world. There can be no Doubt Of the
ieid here: II is certain TO be a wonder"
f-zraf,, "a r--ifv was szlated FIR n min
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-15
NAvAsoTA NOTES.
The Week of Prayer Was nm Un-
qualified Success.

Nayasota. Texas, January i4,-1he week
of prayer conducted by the paet2rs OF
Navasota at the various churches last
week, proyeIi a success despite the dis
agree able weather OF several days. Tue
meet ng closed Sunday night at the Pres
lihyte,iau church. in which Rev. j. q.
Tanner. Dr. d. Y. Bagby ana Rev j. NJ.
Adams took past DR.. Bagby delivered
the evenings discourse on the subject of
"Noi5leel Men taking his text from the
seventeenth chapter OF Acts. The con-
gregation WAS very large.
The young ladies' held a very Interest,"
ing meeting Saturday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Kate Woodward. Among
other things they decided TO appropriate
their San Jacinto Day prize money and
donations received recently from va
rous sources, besides collections OF the
club, ond purchases of nov books to be
aaded TO their growing library. The fol-
lowing officers We're elected to serve
during the ensuing year; Miss Kate
Woodward president: Miss Eleanor
Brosig, vice president; Miss Madeline
Baylor secretary: Miss Deborah Mat
thews, treasurer. The club viii meet
again at o'clock next Saturday after
noon with Miss Julia u. Owen.
At the last meeting OF the knights Of
the Maccabees the Following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
Henry T. Fore, commander; j ". Cuth-
rell, lieutenant commaniieT; X. G.. Terrell.
record and finance keeper; sam Cook.
chaplain; J. VI. Fielder. sergeant l. %.
Kuperman, master of arms; Sam Madeley,
first master OF guards; A. v. Cuthrell,
second master of guards; G. X. r. CHILE,
sentinel: Larry Jacobs. picket.
Rowland Smith is today enRased in re-
moving his stock Of general merchandise
from his old store on West WASHINGTON
avenue to the bullding recently vacated
by the removal OF the Fruit palace.
Conductor Bon Parker, who has been
Willing his time over here as the boss
and iovial spirit Of the Alligator lin
tied" has been placed in charge OF enc
q the main line flyers Of the Santa re.
Conductor Scwel who has had a loaal
run heretofore. is now in charge OF the
Limited"
The B3Secall Park association held \
meeting this Afternoon and decided to
go into LIQUIDATION. Hammond Norwood
was charged with 'Nsposng OF property.
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WILL HELP HOUSTON.
Discovery of Oil mt beaumont May
Solve the Fuel Problem.

while the rich strike OF petroleum at
Beaumont will deservedy make Of that
city one OF the important towns of the
State, Houston will largely share in the
results, for the reason that this find OF
oil solves the fuel problem for manu-
featuring uses, said Mr.. f. n. Gray,
secretary of the Houston Manufacturers
association.
Capital has been timid about invest
ment in large manufacturing enterprises
In this city chiefly because OF the price
Of fuel. Ignite, which is plentiful in the
State, is unsatisfactory. No bitumlnous
cosl has been found nearer thaa The
indian Territory snd the lowest price for
that In carload lots. laid down in Hous-
ton for steam purposes, is $3.50 per ton.
which is so high that several Of our large
plants burn pine wood al $3.50 per cord
in preference.
If. as stated in The Post yester1a~
morning, four barrels OF crude oil viii
equal one ton OF coal for fuel, 1t can
readily be seen that at the reasonable
price Of so cents per barrel at which the
oil can be placed in Houston by the pipe
system 1t nils the requirement OF coal at
more than so per cent discount
1T is said that natural gas for con-
version OF iron ores is even superior TO
coke. II this be true the field OF devel-
opment which the e two elements will
open up. is beyond computations HouB-
ton, with her distribution facilities. must
OF necessity become great beneficiary"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-15
Orange Locals.

Orange. Texas. January i4.--This morn
ing about 1890 o'clock, Just after an east
bound freight train had left the station.
a man was discovered lying alongside the
track with one foo cut off He was
picked up and brought into town on nat
car and given medical attention aud >.
was learned that his name Is Martin
Scheive. He was en- route New Orleans
and had attempted 20 catch onto tbe
rods underneath a freizht car rs the
train was passing and It WAS going 20
fast he lost his hold and fell undar The
wheels, which ran over hts lesl log. com
pletely severng the foot, Physicians
amputsted hts leg between me ankle aud
the knee scheve claims to h9Yr reIa-
tiyes In New Orleans and Sheriff Rob
ertson wired them this morning notify
ing them OF the accident. hut dp 20 a late
hour this afternoon had received no reply
f. L. Keys, white man employed by
the Luteher & Moore Lumber company,
walked of Of one Of the trans 90 fneir
lumber yard this morning and struck IN
his head with great force. injaring b n
severely.
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CALVERT NEWS NOTES.
Annual Election of ofdcers by the
First National Hank.

Calvert, Texas January ii,-At n meet
ing OF the directors OF the First National
bank few days ago Mr.. j. A. Foster
was reelected president, Hon, Scott
Field vice president. and Mr.. b. f. Ell
kin. cashier.
MIR. II. Friendlander is having hls brick
business house. recently vacated by Me-
Tendon Bros, thoroughly renovated.
The furniture and Interior are being
painted and put in hrst-class condition.
The building will be in readiness by the
18th. when MIR. J. j. Lauderdale will open
up a first class. up date stock OF d:y
goods and general furnishings, fresh from
the Eastern markets,
A large number OF bales OF cotton Was
marketed in Calvert SATURDAY.
one coming to calvert and seeing the
business done would never think that
Calverts cotton receipts for the year
were lower by several thousand Nalss
than those OF any other yoar during the
last dftcen. Our merchants are pros-
porous and happy, and are conducting
their BUSINESS on a safe basis. II has
been many years since Calvert has had
business failure of any kind. During
the last few months several substantial
and handsome residences have been
erected In the city, ana various other
improvements have been madn. Farmers
generally begin the work OF the year in
good condition, quite number being
able TO hold their cotton and surplus Of
other kinds of produce until the pres
ent,
The beginning OF operations by the
new coal and manufacturing company
within the next month will mean much
for Calvert About $50 free laborers will
be employed to conduct the various in
terests OF the company. This viii In
sure an increased circulation OF money
and create a greater demand for sup
plies. The company Will erect a num-
e. hf substantial cottages on their
grounds to be occupied by their employees
ana their families
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HE OIL WE'LL IS STILL FLOWING.

Ion OF the grade of oil and said he consid-
cred II a heavy oil with q specific gravity
OF about %. He could not tell yet wheth-
er the base was asphalt or paratine. but
he considepcd the oil n good grade OF
hlbricatinx oil
The rumor that w. w Kyle had sod
his interest in the McFaAiiu- Wiess-Ky
land upon which the Lucas gsyser is To-
Gated, Is untrue. II was reported yester-
day that Mr.. Kyle had sold his one
fourth interest for $500. 900. but lnveSti-
CATION developed that Mr. Kyle had been
onered that amount, but declined to sell.
1t is reported that Mr.. u, f. Dutton
has sold 1874 acres of land on Hillebrandt
bayou fer $4,000. The lani was pur-
chased for Its possible oil value. as IL il
considered to lie within the oil regions.
Citizens in the south end of town are
much worried ever the effect OF the oil
well on that part OF the city and many
fear that II will ruin the drinking water.
Houses which before the discovery OF
the we'll were snowy white are now
turning yellow as a result Of the oil spray
which covered that part of town this
morning. The residences Of George w.
Carroll, Judge George C. O7Bylen, w. II.
Blain and in fact. all the houses painted
White yesterday are today sullen hued
the town hast night and it seems tAe
damp air, together with light breeze
from the pauth carried the Gil spray
long distance anti houses watch were
white yesterday were completely changed
this morning
| AT dusk this evening there had been no
diminishment OF the flow from the we'll.
The geyser is still hurting It's cloud OF
oil high into the air.
Galveston, Texas. January 1.-THE
Beaumont well is the most unique thing
in the history NJ oil strikes,a nd any
description of 1t pales into insignihcanoe
once 1t has been seen" said l.. X. Ber-
geron. second vice president of the CAL
weston National bank. this morning.
Mr. Bergeron spent Sunday and a part
of Saturday at the scene OF Jefferson
| county's great oil strike, in company
with a little party of Galvestonians, in
GLIDING Colonel L, J. Polk general man.
ager of the Santa Fe; Manager John Il.
Baily of the Galveston Wharf com
pany and p. II. Goodwin.
I'm the opinion of experts, and there
are already many of them on the ground"
continued Mr. Bergeron. "the well is
| something unlike anything that tho
Pennsylvania or Ohio OIL tilds ever pro-
duced In the first place the we'll is
unique in its volume and uninterrupted
flow The well has been in an active
state Of flow now for Ave days, some
thing unprecedented in the history OF
the OIL fields Instead Of weakening at
the end OF one day. as has been the rule
of nearly every big strike made in previ-
Gus years, the volume OF oil spouting
out of the we'll seems II anything to be
on the increase
THE character OF the seepage is said
by the experts to be totally different
from anything ever encountered In the
older oil districts. making the well one
OF the most remarkable on record.
! THE physical appearance OF the big
we'll is truly an inspiring spectacle,