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Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Chartered in Missouri.

A charter has been granted by the secretary of state of Missouri to the ParagouId and Memphis Railroad Company The company is organ ized to construct, maintain and op- crate a standard-guage road from Paragould, Greene county, in 8 southeasterly and easterly direction a distance of eight miles, to the St Francis river, crossing the river into Dunklin county, Missouri, and to thence run in a northeasterly di- rection to Caldwell, in Dunklin county thence southeasterly nine miles to the county line between Dunklin county and Mississippi county, Ark, and thence east 29 miles to Osceola.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
The Snail as Food.

The popularity of the snail as an articleoffood is not confined to Paris, but extends throughout southern Europe and some parts of Africa Dr. Edrard, French writer, in a pamphlet, says that 90,000 pounds of snails are sent daily to Paris from Poitou, Burgundy, where they are reared in gardens and fed on aro- matic herbs to improve their flavor. Their market price is from two to three francs per 100, while those from the hedges, woods and forests bring somewhat less. The proprie- tor of one snailery in the vicinity of Diion nets over 1000 francs an- nuallY.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Confederate Monument Fund.

An active canvass of the state will be begun immediately for fur ther funds for the Confederate monument as the result of meet ing of the United Confederate Vet erans' monument committee, held recently at Little Rock. It was the concensus of opinion among those present at the meeting that at least $10,000 should be raised by the Confederates and Daughters by sub- scription, and that no effort should be spared until that amount was actually in the hands of the treasur- CT from this source. It was also decided that at the proper time the legislature should be memorialized for an appropriation, which, if se- cured, should be but supplementary to the $1O,O00 to be raised by sub scription.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Benton County's Fruit Yield.

The Rogers Democrat furnishes the following figures on apple and peach growing in Benton county for the years indicated; 1901, 375 cars green apples, 65 cars eyaporated :; 1900, 180 cars green apples, 23 cars evaporated; 1899, S8 cars green ap- pies, 26 cars evaporated; 1898, crop so light we kept no record; 1897, 200 cars green apples, 20 cars evap- orated; 1896, 287 cars green apples. The total number of cars of peaches shipped from Arkansas the past sea- son was 463. Of this number, Ben ton county shipped 173 cars. Wash ington county 35 and Crawford county IFS. The other seventy-two counties of the state, 17 cars.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Report on Hot Spt ings Reservation.

The annual report of Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock on the Hot Springs reservation shows a large increase in the patronage of this fa- nous health resort During the year 65,000 visitors were at the springs and the total number of baths given was 673, ,679. The title to the hot springs was originally acquired through the Louisiana Purchase of April 30, 1903, and still further strengthened by the treaty made with the Quapaw h. dians, August 24, 1918, which ceded to the United States all lands south of the Arkansas river.
 The hot water issues from about forty-eight springs on the west side and base of Hot Springs noun tain. These springs are mostly in- closed for the purpose of protect ing them from pollution, as well as to permit of the conveyance of the water therefrom to the several bath houses and the impounding reser- voir. The actual amount of water issuing from the springs is not under control. A conservative es- innate, however, of the outflow of the springs may be stated to be 850,O00 gallons daily.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Ministers Differ.

The forty-ninth annual confer ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, of the Little Rock conference, convened at Benton No vember 26, with Bishop Hoss pre- siding. A sensation was sprung by Rev W. B. Thompson, of Little Rock, who introduced resolution charging Rev. James Thomas, of Winfield Memorial church, and Dr. J. E. Godbey with unministerial conduct. All parties expressed a de- sire for a full investigation and a committee was appointed to take tes- timonvand report to the conference. Counter charges were filed against Rev Thompson, and a separate committee appointed to investigate.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Plantation Manager Killed.

Fred Gerald, manager of the Will liford plantation in Crittenden county, was mortally wounded by a negro named Weaver Holmes, and before expiring shot and killed the negro. Holmes was beating his wife when Gerald interfered. The negro, who was intoxicated, drew pistol and shot Gerald twice. Miss Gerald, the managers daugh- ter, was standing by and as her father fell she caught him in her arms. With his head in her lap, Gerald drew his revolver. and shot the negro through the heart and died a few moments later.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
To Protect Levees.

The government is doing some good work to prevent levees caving in in Phillips and other river coun- ties, The earth which is used in the levee is, as a general thing, taken from the river side of the leyee, which, of course, leaves a large basin. When the river re- cedes after a rise, this basis is left full of water, which has tendency to soften and cave the levee. The government officials hope to prevent this by inserting drain pipes from the basins to the river to drain of this stagnated water.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Tragedy at Texarkana.

Lee Weigel and his wife were found in their room at a hotel in TeXarkana with their throats cut. The woman was dead, but Wiege. was still alive and may recover. A bloody razor lay on the floor neal the bed. About a week before the tragedy Wiegel left TeXarkana, say ing he was going to get married and returned accompanied by g young woman, whom he introduced as his wife. She said she was Miss Marie Quinn, of Anniston Ala, at which place the marriage took place. The couple took a room at the Cosmopolitan, and if seems that neither left it again Advices from Anniston, Ala, state that Miss Quinn was a great favor ite in local society and her family is one of the most prominent 1T that city.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
To Meet at Fort Smith.

The Western Arkansas Teachers Association will meet in Fort Smith December 29-31. Superintendents and principals of schools are re- quested to make arrangements with their directors. to have the Christ mas holidays include the days of this meeting. The dates mentioned were chosen because no other dates were available, as the Fort Smith schools continue in session till noon, December 24.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Mt. Ida Academy Burned.

The academy at Mt. Ida, Mont gomery county, was destroyed by fire, the work of incendiaries. The academy was built by public sub scription and was refurnished at the opening of this seasons term, Git izens tracked the frebugs quite a distance, but finally had to give up the chase. There was no insurance either cn the building or contents
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Not Properly Supported.

In his concluding biennial report, Judge Frank Hill, late commission CT of agriculture, says: "The bu- reau of agriculture of Arkansas has never accomplished in this state what similar bureaus have accom- plished, and are accomplishing, in other states. The reason for this Is plain. Other states are investing $1O,00O to $100,000 each year in pushing their agricultural interests. Arkansas invested during the last two years $375 per year. This $375, as well as the salary of the commits sioner and his deputy, is paid from the general revenue in Arkansas. The natural resources. of our state are superior to those of any of the states, and in my judgment our poor showing in this census Is due largely to a lack of systematic ad- vertising and encouragement and education of our farmers. The advance in all lines of ag- riculture in the state of Louis jana in the last decade has been something phenomenal, and has followed a careful adjustment of law and painstaking, studious eff fort to educate the farmers and en- courage them to adopt improved ,,,o+bod. ,,
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Wreck on the Mountain.

Train No. 4 on the Iron Noun tain, north bound, was wrecked No yember 27, .one mile from Prescott and Engineer A. B. Archibald was instantly. killed The wreck was caused by the track spreading from the incessant rains. The engine was turned completely over into the ditch, some ten feet deep, and the engineer was buried beneath it in the ground. The fireman, George Hays, by some means, was thrown some thirty feet in an open field and escaped injury. The mail car was turned on its side, and only one of the six messengers was injured He refused to give his name. The baggage and express car was also thrown in the ditch, but no one was hurt and the contents of the car were not damaged. Three coaches were derailed and considerably bro- ken up, but the passengers were only slightly injured,
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Son Kills Father.

Joe Nathaniel, colored, was shot dead by his son at their home near England. Nathaniel was drunk and had put all his children out doors, keeping his wife inside. He knocked the woman down, placed rope around her neck and was in the act of hanging her to a rafter when the son shot him.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Killed By the Cars.

Will Ward, young man living at Hunter, was killed by freight train about half a mile from Brinkley Ward had attended a show at Brinkley and missing the passenger train, is supposed to have attempted to catch the freight.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04
Accidentally Killed His Brother.

A few miles from Brinkley Rec dus Wilson, in attempting to shoot rabbit, accidently shot his broth CT Henry, aged 14. After the acci- dent the wounded lad walked quite a distance to his home and died in short time.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-04

A call has been issued for a con- vention of county judges, to be held at Little Rock January 21 and 22, the date of the good reads conven- tion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
EPSON GyPsy's PREDICTION.

There are few things IN this world
that afford people more satisfaction
than TO be able TO say II told you So"
II Is glory and victory for those who
say H.; defeat and humiliation for
those to whom II Is trlumphanty said,
II Is the assertion Of superiority TO
which there is no refutatlon. Il makes
one satisfied with himself and TO this
satisfaction is added the plquancy of
disappointment In others.
In London they--the people-are be-
ginning to say Of the postponement Of
the kings coronation, II told you So
or course they didn't say so but they
are pleased to think they did, They
are retelling the old story Of an Ep-
som gypsy who, many, many years
ago, told King Edward then Prince OF
Wales), not knowing his identity, that
he would rise high. TO the throne it.
self, but would just fall short OF his
ambition the last moment and would
not be crowned king" The sudden III
ness OF his majesty and the postpone
ment indefinitely of the coronation
looks as though the prediction were to
be fulfilled. Should he die II would
be fulfilled. Then what fame would
be this unknown gypsy's, and what d
boom 1t would give to other gypsy pre-
dictions.
But should the king die and con-
sequently never be crowned, this
Epson gypsy's prediction would still
be lacking In one great essential--that
Of authenticity The king could give
evidence on the subject and those who
heard the prediction made but none
others Unless the king or someone
else who heard the purported prediction
made shall say that II was made the
only authority for It Is on Dit. and on
Dts authority is OF precisely the same
worth as his counslns, Dame Rumor,
which is OF no worth at all. II 1t Is
argued that what everybody says must
be so, It can be successfully answered
that It is not necessarily so. II Every
body says a thing IL so then the bur-
den OF proof rests upon Everybody just
the same as upon all others who make
an assertion.
The so-called prediction affords some
occupation II not instruction to a
certain class Of minds, while there Is
about II an element of mystery, and
there are comparatively few minds that
are not attracted by the mysterious.
Hut the authenticity Of the prediction
Of the Epson gypsy (who very likely is
or was a relation Of Brooks OF shehleld)
must be established before Il can be
said TO have been fulfilled, no matter
how the kings Illness may eventuate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
JEWS IN CHINA.

II has been known, through accounts
OF travellers. that some Jews were liv-
ing In the interior Of China, at Kali
fengfu. but there has been little COM
municatlon with them. Now Il Is stat
"a that Shanghai Jews have learned
some interesting facts about these CO.
rellgionIsts,
In the first place, there does not seem
to be more than $40 of them now.
Many, they say, have left the colony
and become lost They know nothing
OF them. The remaining remnant has
no leader. no synagogue, no school.
They say they have been told by their
fathers that once upon time they had
0 place OF worship which was the heart
of their community. but for a consld-
cradle period the buildings have been
completely destroyed. The ground on
which the synagogue was erected used
TO be In the name OF one Of their people,
but Mt the time Of the TAPPING rebel
lion the title deeds were lost It is now
a water hole with a stone standing
alongside; on this stone the names OF
Abraham, Moses, Adam, etc, are men
toned with an account OF their re-
llglon
They have gradually forgotten most
OF their ancient religion, and they oh
serve neither the ordinances Of the
fathers nor those Of the pagaus, In the
midst Of whom they are living. They
have few traditional COM
mands that they still remember and
are even trying to observe, They are
under no circumstances allowed to use
heather musical instruments in mar
rage. They are TO take out sinews be-
fore preparing the meat for their food
and are prohibited to eat pork, One
man stated that he remembered his
father telling him that In the olden
days, when they entered their syna-
gogue, they always took on their shoes
Their first knowledge Of their outside
co-religlonists was when they received
the letter which the Shanghai Jews
sent to them. They denied that any
OF their sect has embraced Buddhism
or Mohammedanlsm but Il Is true that
the few who had left Kaifengfu have
never been heard Of.
Where did these Jews come from?
That question can only be answered AZ
ter thorough investigation, but they
may be a remnant OF the Ten Tribes.
left there while the main body. on their
march northward. proceeded on it's
way. Their present spiritual condi-
ton proves how necessary places OF
worship and the observance Of ordi-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

In the July number of Lippincotts
Magazine appears a complete novel by
Mabel Nelson Thurston, well known as
short-story writer. The title Is son
the Road 10 Already" and the sub title;
THE Career OF Ethelwyn" Following
the novel are half dozen stories varied
In length and subject, Beulah Marie
Dix contributes a tale of love and BRAY
cry in early New England days. A story
Of smart New York society by Amulet
Andrews called "A Lady, A Mortal, and
the Four Hundred" Is the experience
OF an English girl who has a position as
companion. An amusing Southern
story without dalect) Is called "The
Rev. Pilgreen's Wooing," by Matt Grim.
"A Sovereign Remedy" by Francis Will
ling Wharton Is up-to-date in theme.
Caroline Ticknor has written nothing
with more human feeling than her story
called "Antoines Loves" A paper
called bridging the Depths" by Percle
w Hart tells how the ocean cables
are laid. The verse Of the month Is by
Bliss Carman, what are the Great
Stars, White and Blue?" Ethna Car
berry, "The Wayfarer;" VIVA Sibert
Gather, "In Rose Time;" and Aloyslus
Coll, ITO o Dying Bee" philadelphia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
OUR OLD FOLKS.

Old Folks Day Is, we believe, an
original Utah Idea. Here that day
has become fixed institution, and one
OF which the State is Justly proud.
should, for some reason or other, the
annual gathering OF the veterans OF
lifes manybattles be discontinued, there
would be an uncomfortable sensation,
as II something right valuable had been
lost But there is no probability OF
Old Folks Day being discontinued. For
when those noble men and women who
for years so successfully have managed
these excursions. shall be able TO do so
no longer others will take up that
work OF love. II will be continued as
long as there are those who believe
that this ancient law is founded on a
correct principles Honor thy father
and thy mother: that thy days may be
long upon the land which the Lord thy
God glveth thee.
The "old folks today were stirring
carly From all directions they came.
filling up the street cars that proceeded
TO the depot. II was pleasure to
see their happiness In anticipation OF
the Joys of the day. II was a pleasure.
too, to witness the willingness OF all TO
aid and assist the aged and innrm In
order that all might feel comfortable.
frf.n otroof oor ko,ot.opv aud ~. IN A.
road that tender their services free, and
all others who contribute 10 make the
day success deserve credit for their
generosity. We hope the day viii pass
pleasantly in every respect that It will
be free from accidents Of every kind.
and that the veterans may live many
more years, TO bless the younger gem
Grafton with their presence. their coun-
sells, and their example.
Ii is noticeable that very large
percentage OF the "od folks in Utah
are looking remarkably young for their
age They have preserved their mental
vigor, even II the tabernacle shows
signs Of having rendered long service.
4 great many OF them look years
younger than they really are, At an age
which In the days Of their childhood
would have been considered extremely
I'D. they are hale and hearty, and look
as II they were good for another quar-
ter Of century There Is evidence in
this OF a temperate. vlrtuous life, de-
voted to useful labor and noble effort.
II IL evidence Of the good stock from
which they spring. Utah has every
reason TO be proud OF her "old folks"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
OFF FOR JAPAN.

Apostle Heber J. Grant and compan-
ions. when leaving for the mission field
IN far distant Japan this evening, are
followed by the united prayers ana best
wishes OF the Saints, for a safe Jour
ney and success IN the labor they have
been sent TO undertake The Interest
in the Japanese mission Is both gen.
uine and general. The Japanese are no
common people. Their history shows
that they are open to such light as has
come to them; and yet they are not
merely imltators OF foreign IDEAS. They
have proved themselves willing to hear
and even to try western teachings, but
they have also exercised the right OF
all intelligent beings, 10 retain only
that which is found TO be good. For
this reason they have excited a great
deal OF interest. II this estimate Of
Japanese character Is correct, the Cos
pei should find in those islands many
faithful followers. II appeals specially
to those qualities OF men and women,
which make them independent thinkers,
and voluntary doors Of good, for It's
own sake. 1t appeals TO the intellect
and the heart. Its outward ordinances
are few and simple, rising, in their very
simplicity, to sublimIty. They are not
it's essence; only aids 10 the malnten-
ance OF the companlonship OF the
Saints. and the enjoyment Of that
Spirit whose Office It is to lead into
all truth, including the knowledge Of
Him who is the Father and Originator
u all.
The Saints have great confidence in
Elder Grant and those selected 10 be
ais co-laborers. They know his In
tegrity. his knowledge, his love for his
fellow-men. proved during many years
OF devoted and dislnterested service.
They all unite In the desire that the
labor Of the missionaries in Japan may
be source Of satisfaction and Joy to
them. and that 1t may yield abundant
fruit for the kingdom OF our God.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

better understanding OF the marriage
relation should be apparent to all In
very few instances is 1t true, that a
man and woman cannot live happy to-
gether and build up homes In which vir-
tue and contentment dwell II there Is
a desire to do right II is easy to over
come ordinary difficulties, TO forgive
shortcomings, to adjust oneself TO pc
cullarlues. and thus enthrone love ana
peace IN a home. II this is the earnest
desire Of both parties on the other
hand. It Is as easy 20 stir up strife and
render life unbearable, by magnifylng
trlAes, and trampllng down every effort
for good II Is The latter disposition
that Is becoming alarmlngly prevalent
In the home. where self-sacrlhcing love
should predominant, the cold power
governing business and public affairs
Is suffered to hold sway The facility
with which a divorce can be had is not
calculated TO drive away this spirit
II Is fostcred thereby What is needed
is return to better appreciation Of
the mission Of man and woman upon
the earth The knowledge Of true prin-
clples bearing upon this subject is fast
fading away. This, We may be sure Is
the principal reason that many separa-
lions occur which could easily have
been prevented. With home relations
rendered more happy more natural,
there would be great dimlnutlon Of
all crimes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
THE COAL STRIKE.
Philadelphia North American.

President Roosevelt evidently looks
upon the strike not as a private quar-
rel, but as a conflict in which public
interests are directly involved. In re-
Spouse TO the demand Of the business
community for protection from the dis
astrous disturbances threatened by
continuance Of the unnecessary quarrel,
he doubtless will use such powers OF
coercion or persuasion as may be found
lawful to put an end 10 q situation
which IL becoming intolerable. That Is
clearly the presidents duty to the pub
lie, and the performance Of this duty
does not involve either express or Inn
piled approval Of the demands made by
the miners. II does necessarily involve,
however, Endorsement Of the offer OF
the miners to submit their case to arbl-
tration and abide by the result, and In
giving such Endorsement the president
Will be upheld by practically unanl-
nous public sentiment and by the de-
liberate utterances Of his party con-
ventiOns.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
SOUTH AMERICAN SITUATION.
RIO Janelro NotIzIa.

The present attitude Of Bolivia may
occasion a radical change in Brazifs
cordial feeling for her A mere question
OF boundary lines has been resolved in
TO o question which affects the general
interests Of the American continent
Brazil can not In any way accept the
arrangement proposed by Bolivia,
which makes over TO an incorporated
syndicate rights OF sovereignty in
American AFFAIRS which extended even
20 the issue Of money and the maInte-
nance Of an armed force. We do not
know under what flag the ships OF war
viii sail that bear the military and COM
merclal stores OF this undertaking. IL
seems, however that the region affected
is 10 be converted into a sort OF nation
a region enriched by Brazilian energy
and labor. as for the Bfazilians living
IN Acre. II the protection Of the Boliy-
ian government fails them. they shall
not lack the protection Of the country
OF their origin.