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Woodruff County news., 1902-11-13
PAUL MARTIN, THE NEW CIRCUIT CLERK.

The subject of this sketch was born ing Woodruff Countyssthree miles south of Howell on the 11th day off December 1876 in a log house, now known aslthe old Jeff Harden Place.
 It was around the fire side of that humble log cabin that his dear Angel Mother instilled and impressed upon hist.u youthful mindl0those principals of right and justice, (which time cannot fade!nor surroundings contami- nate. The lessons fought us at onr mother s knees are as lasting as time itself. Men may carve their names in blood and marble, but the impressions made upon the human heart by our mothers will last forever.
 Paul's father is one of those valiant confederate soldiers, from whose lips he learned the story of our Southland; the heroic deeds ofsouthern chivalry and the pray CTS of our noble women. Who doubts his democracy? What could he be but a rue!democrat?
 He attended the Searcy College for two years in 1891 and 1892, during which time he made a record of which any boy could be proud.
 From 1892 to1896, he spent on the farm and in the store with his father. ..
 Tn 1897, he secured position with Wm. R. Moor & Go. of Mem phis. Here, we see Paul as he really is. He had been there but a few months when one night in February, d fire broke out in the hotel where he boarded. Paul and his roommate were on the second floor and when they awoke smoke and fire was all about them and in the midst of roaring flames
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bread", the little boy said buddy try the old man for pie this time. The speaker then said the ma sons are going to have pie to- night. He next very nicely vel comed the Deputy Grand Master
 Moor and the Worthy Matron
 White of Eastern Star.
 Owing to the illness of the wor- thy Matron, she only made few very appropriate remarks.
 Deputy Grand Master Moor then spoke on the subject of mis- takes. His discourse was prac-
 tical and full of wholesome ad- vice. He very rightly urged husbands to keep their wives posted on all matters. He said darkies are trying to make them selves white. M ake the inside right and let the outside alone God knew what He was doing, Provide for yonr family; lay up something. Buy you farm. It's a mistake not to. Some say title aint good; minor heirs will get it. Negroes know more about bad titles than anybody. Its a mis take, quit it. The young mer
 have no object in life. They jus
Woodruff County news., 1902-11-13

EmcCascsf. ARK Once nexs door west Of X. I. Renil..u,s ] furniture store. will be found a. nay once
 day or niahA
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that ought and will be long re mem bered by all present. Tn ( church was full to oyerfiowing.
 The choir began to sing and when the term is used in this write-up, we mean sing and we might say our singing seeks the shades of obscurity in compari- son. The music was excellent.
 The congregation was lead in a very able prayer by D. Field ling.
 The choir next sang There is Sunshine in my Soul"
 Carey Brown, the master ot ceremony, next introduced Rev. Shelton, the yarn spinner of eastern Arkansas, He told ma ny appropriate anecd otes. He told of two Irish lads that were in the habit Of saying the Lord s Prayer. The younger brother re- beating sentence after sentence as his brother would say it. One night when they had reached that point Give us this day our daily
Woodruff County news., 1902-11-13
CURES BLOOD, SKIN TROUBLE, CANCER, BLooDPoIsuM- GREATEST
 BLOODPrRIFfER FREE


 If your blood is impure, thin, diseased, hc. or full of hnmors, if you have blood pdlsoi esncer, carbunc2ss, eatlngsores, scrofuia, (eczema, itching, risings and Jumps, scabby, pimply skinr hane pains, catarrh, rheumatisa, or any blood or skin disease. take Botanic Blood Balra lB. B. B. ) according to directions. Soon all sores heal and ackas and pains stop, the blop1 is made pure and rich, leaving the skin free from every eruption, and giving the rich glow of perfect health to the skin. At the same tame. E. B. B. improves the digestion, cures dyssepsia, strengthens weakkid- neys. Just the medicine for old people, as it gives them new vi- gorous blood. Druggists, $1. per large bottle with directions for hone cure. Sample free and pre- paid by writing Blood Balm CO.,, Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and special free medical advice also sent in sealed letter. B. B. B. isespecially advised for chronic deep-seated casesofimpure blood and skin disease. aud cures after all else fails,
Woodruff County news., 1902-11-13

came the spread of the passover. Twas a feast worthy the royalty of lords and kings.
 We have never enjoyed aneven- ing better anywhere.
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and certain death, the agonizing shrieks of women and children reached their ears. The room mate jumped to save his life, but
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Prizes

OFFERED BY THE WOOD ktIFF COUNTY NEWS. To the boy or girl, no matter how old or young, that obtains the greatest number of Cash Yearly supt,y'c'ribers ssiift,' } il to the Wood ruff County News by the first of January 1908, will receive:
 $500 in money and the News
 free for one year.
 The one getting the next larg- est number of Cash, Yearly Sub scribers to tie News by the first of Jan. 1908, will receive:
 $2.O0 in money and the News
 free for one year.
Woodruff County news., 1902-11-13
Masonic Jubilee.

On last Monday night, the col ored Masons of our town and surrounding country had day
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AUGUSTA. From tho Free Press. Chas James spent Sunday
 with lis people at McCrory. Billy Wiikerson left on the evening train Wednesday, os- tensibly Cor Searcy. There is no longer a town in Woodruff county bearing the name of Me-atin JuDction. The town formerly bearing this name is now called "Jelks. :" C.las. T5 rone was over here again Sunday. Horace Gawan came over with him to ascer- tain the magnet that has caused his friend so much anxiety of
 late.
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DR. M. ]. BARLOW, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Riverside, Ark.

Graduate of the Peabody Normal Col,exe. the University of Nashville: snt; three years study completed at Vanderbilt Medical Col ego
Woodruff County news., 1902-11-13

WAvERLY HOTEL.
 MRS. L. M'FALL, Prop. McCrory, Arkansas Centrally located. Convenient to depot. Porter meets all trains. Your patronage solicited
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-04-24

Lawn hose at Hirsehfs. iillls W
Harrison.
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OKLAHOMA CROPS.
Generally in Good Condition and I'M
proving Rapidly.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April "a
Crop and weather conditions in Okla
homa are stated by the director of the
service to be as follows:
Rains continued owe rthe section
during the 14th, 18th and 10th, being
moderate il character and accom-
panied by hail over a few localities
in the western and southern portions
on the 10th, which did some damage
to the standing crops and fruit. Light
frost occurred over scattered locali-
ties on the morning of the 18th, but
did no damage; much warmer wea-
ther set in on the 18th, and continued.
Precipitation and temperature were
generally slightly below the average
Tor the week
The abundant moisture and increas-
ed warmth caused all crops to make
good growth.
Wheat is generally in a very good
condition, and making rapid aeyel-
opment; over many counties, where
fields were very thin, the wheat has
bee nreplanted to other crops.
Oats made a good growth, and are
up to a good stand.
Corn planting was retarded by wet
ground, but was completed over many
counties; the early planted came up
to a good stand, and some is being
cultivated; the continued wet, cold
weather viii cause considerable re-
planting to be done.
Rye. alfalfa and barley are doing
well, and early potatoes are making
a good growth.
Maize, cane, Kaffir and broom corn,
and rape are being planted.
Cotton planting was retarded by the
rains, but is now in progress, and the
work Will advance rapidly; some
early planted is being worked.
Pastures and grass made a moder-
ate growth, but stock is generally out
on range, and are doing better
Garden vegetables are doing well,
and some are being marketed.
Fruit prospects continue nne. and
all kinds are doing well.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-04-24

Territorial Sunday School Convention.
hTe eighth annual Oklahoma Inter
denominatiohal Sunday school con
vention will be held at Blackwell, May
2O-22, 1902, and promises to be a
meeting of great interest. c. d. Meigs,
of Indianapolis, Ind, one of the great
est convention workers of the country
will take an active part in the conven.
ton, and all of the leading Sunday
school workers of the territory will
participate. Every person interested
in Sunday school work should attend.
The programme will be of benefit to
all. Every county is entitled to ten
delegates but all are welcome. Re
duced rates on railway. Write to Ar
thur Whorton, secretary, Perry, for
and full particulars.
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NATIONAL CONVENTION,
TRAVELLERS ASSN
Portland, Ore, June 8, 7, 1902.
SUPREME LODGE, A. o. U. W.

Portland, ORE, June 8, 7, 1902.
SUPREME LODGE, A. o. U. w.
Portland, Ore, June 10 20, 1902.
For the above occasion we will sell
tickets to Portland. Ore. and return
at rate Of $4,000 for the round trip
via direct routes Tickets will be on
sale May 9th to June Sth, inclusive,
and will carry final return limit of go
age to begin on date Of sale and to =,
continuous up to the first Colorado
common point, west thereof and east
OF Oregon stopoyers may be made at
any point within going transit limit
which is 55 days. Return trip to be.
gin on date Of execution and stop.
overs will be allowed within final limit
at and west of Colorado common
points. Baggage may be checked to
any point enroute either going or re
turning at which stop overs are de
days from date OF sale. Going pass
sired.
A. }. corklns, Agent.
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on to Los Anaeles.

The Oklahoma delegation TO the
National WOmens convention at Los
Angeles, Cal, left Oklahoma City this
morning in a special car The Guth-
rie delegates ioiaed them here az $3.50
o'clock. The ladies from Guthrie are:
Mesdames J. J. Houston. W. l..
Rhodes, J. o. seyerns. J. w. MoNeal,
George II. Dodson. ). II. stumpfl. J..
W Duke, s. ]. Lawrence. and Miss
Nettie Walker.
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a kANsAs rRAeepY.
Behind Which, 1t Is Believed, Lies
Romance.
nv Associated Pre.a-l
kansas cIty. 70. Anil 90 )

Kansas City Mo-, April PA spec.
ial from Wellington, says
John Cummings who has acknowl-
edged the accidental killing OF Anna
Dishman, his 1S year old servant
three years ago, was taken into court
today and his bond fixed at s2.5OO. II
was his intention to have pleaded
guilty to mansIaughtcr in the second
degree, but Judge Lawrence said
there we're circumstances connected
with the case which demanded inves.
tigation, and he wo3ld set the case for
May 6.
C. e. Elliott, Cummings attorney.
says his client has told him story
about the death of the girl which
would free him before any jury. and
which, he says, is the most remark
tale in connection with a murder he
ever heard. He is sworn to secrecy
by Cummings and can not divulge the
story but it is believed that Cum
mings is willing to go to the peniten.
tiary in order to shield some mem
ber Of his family. His release on
bond will enable him to look after his
property OF which he has
considerable. lie has decided his farm
to his wife. He had not secured
bondsmen at noon.
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a SIMPLE QUESTION.
Guthrie People Are Requested to
Honestly Answer This.

Is not the word Of a representative
citigen OF Guthrie more convincing
than the, doubtful utteranoes Of peo-
pie living everywhere else in the
Union? Read this:
Mr.. Samuel Truitt, stone mason
and brick layer of 91O W. Mansur
avenue, says
Everyone engaged In my calling
requires a good sound back. When at
every attempt to stoop you feel
twinges across the ioins, and after
hard days work you can scarcely
walk, when on the contraction of the
slightest cold the trouble becomes ag-
grayated, and when some of the at
tacks are at their height you are
scarcely able to go to work, life is not
Just as pleasant as the sufferer could
wish. l was this way seven or eight
years and l believe If had not gone
to J. N. Wallace's drug store for
Doan's Kidney Pills and used them
as directed, | would still be subject
to attacks At the present time my
back is in better condition than It has
been for months, thanks TO Doan's
Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the U. s.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no substitute.
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Odd Fellows Lecturer at the Brooks.
There viii be a lecture given at the
Brooks opera house next Friday night
under the auspices OF Guthrie Lodge
Number Three, /. o. o. F. of this city.
The lecture win be given by Rev.
John A, Bright of Topeka, Kansas,
Past Grand Master Past Grand Secre-
tary and Past Grand Chaplain of that
Jurisdiction
Subject: "odd-Fellowship; What is
It? why do Belong to It?"
The lecture will he free. and to it
the local lodge takes great pleasure in
inviting their friends. visiting Bro
theirs, and all good citizens, their
wives and lady friends
Mr.. Bright is a lecturer OF national
reputation along fraternal lines, a
member of all the leading fraternal or
CARNATIONS, zones very highly recon-
mended as an entertaining speaker,
and all who are fortunate enough to
hear him will certainly enjoy a treat
Reduced rates have been granted on
all railroads within radius of rs
miles and a large attendance is an
Owing to the fact that Mr. Bright
will be compelled to leave for the
South on the 1915 Grain, the lecture
win begin promptly at 8 o'clock.
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KANSAS CONDITIONS IMPROVING
[By Assoclated Press.l

Topeka, kas., April 24.-The rains
which have fallen in Kansas during
the last thirty-six hours have been
followed by much cooler weather and
a general calm has succeeded the
high winds. Conditions are greatly
imp 1ved. Reports received at all Of
the railroad quarters here give the
temperature prevailing in the state as
ranging from AZ degrees above il the
north part OF the state. to 55 degrees
above in the southern portion. No
rain is reported from Nebraska. Kan.
sas or Oklahoma.
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The eow Of the Etude cIub.

nc 6SW " sAtlC GNhbC Slups
The club will make their bow on
Thursday night the gath to the pco-
pie of Guthrie and for some three
hundred miles around, demonstrating
for the first time their ability TO Sc
cure and entertain an attraction
which can be supported by the larger
cities only.
Such an undertaking seemed almost
out of the question when the first
proposition was made to the execu-
tive committee to bring Miss Jackson
to Oklahoma for be her dates where
they may in the territory after her
engagement here. it was for the Etude
club she entered Oklahoma.
Owing to the fact so many had
heard this company in Eastern locali-
ties, it was much more easy task
to raise the guarantee though an ex-
cessiye one, than was anticipated.
On closing the contract with Miss
ackson's manager the president Of the
club made this request give us a good
class Of music which all can compre-
hend and enjoy at same time do not
understand me that Guthrie expects.
or would tolerate the notorious rag
time or her relatives
Kiss Jackson will receive a warm
reception, she being an American girl
invites it, and her reception and ova-
tion in the large Eastern cities de-
mands IT,
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A. }. corklns, Agent.
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knauss. the piano man, viii furnish
the piano used in the Leonora jackson
concert on Thursday. April gath. this
means a good one.
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rAE sEMI.wEEkLY JOURNAL.

Has inaugurated an agents contest
for the months OF January and Feb
ruary, 1902. Th.y are going to divide
among their agents ,l60 in cash to be
paid on the FIRST Of March. $50 being
the hrst prize
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DECLINED WITH THANKS.
IBy Associated Presa1

Washington, D. C.. April "a
Charles E, Clark has declined the ap-
pointment Of special naval represen-
tatiye at the coronation of King Ed
ward and the President has named
Rear Admiral Watson. for that mis-.
sion.
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To trade 16O acres good bottom land
In Kansas for Guthrie property, In
euire for Reed, at New York Hard
ware. 4.zz-l2
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WHY NOT RENT A SAFETY DE.
PosIT BOX IN A MODERN STEEL
VAULT AND FEEL THAT YOUR
VALUAsLEs ARE sEcURs7 FROM
81 TO 80 PER YEAR PAYS FOR ONE,
ACCORDING TO SIZE. SEE THE
CAPITOL NATIONAL BANK ABOUT
1T.
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CHAPTER VIII.
HE INTERVIEW IN THE HUT.

TIL IN TIN Nv IN TIE Hut.
RANGES lay on a rude bed,
scarcely conscious. and Den
ton stood a moment looking
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CHAPTER TX.
IA.
DENTON TURNS LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER
~ ENTON presented an unruffled

DENTON TURNS LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER
~ ENTON presented an unruffled
I'D front S%sss me- to the .orsrnor~
he said.
'The governor is resting," growled a
fellow whose face was mass Of greasy
hair. "You will kill him.
'Nonsense! Take me to the govern
or If you kill me, he will de-
''Why is that, builder of bridges? Is
there god who avenges the death of
eAmericansw
1T will need no god to do that now.
The case is simply that Neslerov needs
better care than you can give him. He
is badly injured. 1t is necessary that
he shall be taken to Tomsk at once. I
can start within the hour. There will
not be another train to the Obi in four
days. Do you desire to keep your pre-
on your handsY' -.-
mo. Let us see what the governor
has to sayf'
It was solemn crowd that marched
in two columns, with Denton between,
TO the hut Of the village priest, where
Neslerov lay. 81
"Why do you bring him here?" asked
the priest. Heard you not what his
excellency saidy
Z Hold your peace Wait till you hear
them speak together" was the reply.
Neslerov looked up, at his eonQuerer,
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and was not killed himself, her life
would be made such q hell in the
power of this monster Of brutality that
death would be preferable 81
A year ago she had told him she did
not and never could love him. 1t had
been quarrel. She didn't want to get
married. and he asked her if his rough
exterior. theresult of years of hard work
IN rude and dangerous places, was dis
agreeable to her. He said there were
me gentlemen at Paris, New York,
LONDON and st. Petersburg. She had
answered that she knew it. ~ She pre-
ferred their company to Doors. They
parted then and had not met till now.
Denton and Neslerov kept fighting
on the villagers too much aghast to
step between or utter word, ~
Neslerov felt his right arm getting
weaker. Denton's knife had slashed
through the sleeve Of his coat and
found the bone near the elbow. An ar.
terry must have been cut, for the blood
was thrown from the end Of the sleeve.
Made desperate, he gathered all his
strength for final effort and sprano
bodily upon his foe.
. Denton, seeing an opportunity and
knowing that nothing but deathblow
seemed likely to end the fight met the
plunge and drove his knife into Nesle.
rows side.
with another curse, a spluttering OF
blood and a groan the governor of
Tomsk sank to the ground at the foot
OF his adversary unconscious.
Take care of him, you fellows; nc
need to let him die,' said Denton, ex.
aiming the wound. "His lung is not
touched. Nothing fatal here, am glad
to say. Here, your
The old priest came mumbling to-
ward him.
you know more about surgery than
the rest Get some water, battle these
wounds, take few stitches in the long
cuts and bandage him up
Eyes, little father" said the priest
trembling. "But what of you?'
Il can take care of myself
he strobe to the bank Of the stream,
over which he had but few months
before built bridge, and bathed his
wounds. Then he went into the hut
to see Frances, as if nothing had hap
pened.
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movement, drew knife from his belt.
He had ridden too often over the tun-
dra to go unprepared for enemies, hui
man and otherwise. 1929.
And; now began duel the like of
which the banks of the Irish or its
branches will probably never see
again. '....
Steel flashed on steel.
The blood from the wound in Den
toms arm was flung over the face and
clothing Of Neslerov, while that from
the bruises on the governors face grew
thick and dark, making him truly hide
GUS. {, . s5>%
With grasp as OF, iron Denton seiz-
ed the hand Of Neslerov that held the
dagger, but with a wrench the govern
or got it away and cut to the bone
half the length Of Denton's finger.
But the American scarcely felt the
wound. He was not fighting now for
life, nor for vengeance. He was fight.
ing for that girl who lay in the. hut.
He knew that IL Neslerov killed him
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hair made Frances cry out in terror,
pain and shame. 'I'll kill you If you
move again!'
There was the sound Of quick and
stealthy tread. There was swish in
the air. There was gasp, a murmur
from the crowd, which fell back in
CONSERVATION. ~ ..r~ r.. T..
A heavy Russian riding whip swung
through the air in an arc and, descend
ing, cut the skin across the face of Ne
slerov. .'.@' 49,. |
Curse your said a hearty American
voice. ''I'll have your life for thisv'
Jack! Oh, Jackw cried Frances,
and then, the last vestige of her
strength deserving her, she fell uncon-
sciails into Jack Denton's outstretched
arms.