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The Washington times., 1904-11-13
THE MODERN GIRL
She Is Independent aHd Enjoys Life
Thoroughly.

The modern girl takes interest in dress
as well as other thing. knows how 20
make her own clothes. and yet look
pretty in them. She earns a fair in
come, has countless interests IN her lie,
as many men friends as she can desire,
II only because she Is too sensible 10
overesumate the homage and attention
men like 10 pay TO a bright woman.
Then healthy and absorbing occupations
keep her mind employed and cheerful,
and the morbid hysteria and ueuroucism
Of the past are out of date nowadays
Thus recOmts Constance Smedley in
the London Express the modern girls
advantages,
There has been a reasonable objection
TO the independent woman that she loses
wOman's natural innocence in contact
with the wider world. But club life
Smedley. Ia all good women clubs the
social and moral standing Of the mem
beTs is seriously considered, and in time
WOmau's club ought 90 be Il guarantee
of her position just as a mans club is
Of his Besides, In her club a woman
is protected by the official chaperOnage
Of a committee Of the most cultured
end high-bred woman Of the day, and
il is recognized code OF honor that no
member shall seek 10 introduce into her
club. either as member or guest. anyone
Cf doubtful reputation.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
DcaPe Your Mirror.

II a woman wishes TO see herself in
the deception mirror as others see her
With the eye. or as nearly as possibIe
she should keep the surface OF her glass
highly polished and have q plentiful
supply Of white-not cream-gauze. on
fine Indian lawn. Gather the material
aI the center of the top and let IL ran
on either Size. framing the glass with
soft folds of pure white.
W heu this Is done 10 artistic salts
Iactloh, peep !n and see what an I'M
proVement IL makes 10 the g-rner1l an
pearance. A draped mirror SAYS "ENo-
man Lie always gives a more be-
coming reflection than one with hard
frame ana, besides the white draped
mirror and the lace covered toilet tabIe
make "a dainty spot Ia q girls room at
all times.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
A bag ShoWer. -

a bag shower" vas lately given - a
prospective bride by a little club M
which she was a member. Bags OF ev-
cry hue and for every Imaginable use
from one designated 10 carry an on
era glass-made Of white velvet covered
with "a network OF gold threads, "A mock
turquoise surrounded by infinitesinal
pearls al each of their intersections-fo
a laundry bag Everything was tied nm
in paper bags. and from the outside
none could guess what was Within-foF a
dainty little jewel bag came hidden In "A
Hour sack. a pretty pillow case and
piHcushlon cover also came under the
head OF bags
A parcel shower was another nov
city says the London Express" The
packages We're wrapped iu colOred tissue
papers and tied uF with ribbons. A
book Of carefully CHOSEN recipes neatly
copied. heart-shaLed key ring, "a sheet
OF music. were among the contents.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
SHAWL WRAPS
Some Of Them Are Undeniably Graceful
Garments.

Some Of Them Are Undeniably Graceful
Garments.
No doubt fashiOnables may thank the
Empire modes which have been revived
for the shawl effects that prevail IN
evening wraps. and especially those de-
signed for older women.
Though the shawl habit be pernicious,
the shawl-shaped wraps are in many
cases so graceful that admiration is IN
evitable. For young women the form
is more of a peie-Iue, with a point at
The back aud stole ends at the front. In
rich fur the shape is all that is grace
fuL For women no longer young the
cut OF the garment approaches the dol
man of old. 1t reaches well below the
hips all around. AT the back there IS
a downward point. The fronts are also
pointed, "a tritie more deeply such /,
garment IS made Of black velours win
q shoulder design and a deep border an
the lower edge OF black silk Arabian
lace en- applique The garment is edged
all around win black ostrich feather
trimming.
The Washington times., 1904-11-13
One May Spend a For
tune in This Manner
if So Inclined.
Three Thousand Dollars
No Unusual Amount
for Fine Set.
There Are Other FurS
Whose Price Is Very
Reasonable.
By AUGUSTA PRESCOTT.

re YOU had three thousand dollars
- TO spare would you spend # on
a sable muff and boa ?"
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
RANGE WAR IN CROOK
COUNTY HAS STARTED.

The first depreciation as result of
the conflicting territories occupied
by the cattlemen and sheep owners in
this county occurred last Monday,
when 90 sheep belonging to Allie
Joues were shot and killed on Mill
creek 10y masked men, who threatened
IA greater slaughter IL the band was
not removed from that locality.
The killing happened on the west
side of Mill creek. the herd of sheep
being In charge of Tom Paine, who
was surprised and unable To offer any
resistance when the attack occurred.
This first outbreak against the
sheep marks the first step In the
range difficulties which are likely to
be encountered during the coming
season. The scene of the killing is
in the district in which an effort was
made "A short time ago To establish
lines. The territory was visited 10y IA
party of sheep owners from Antelope
and il wns believed that matters
could be satisfactorily adjusted be-
tween them aud the caItlemeu in that
part Of the county. But nothing
definite was decided upon and il is
expected that the old lines will hold
good this year. 49,. Crook County
journal.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22

per second. In other words, If there
had been storage reservoir one acre
in area and 7 . feet in depth in each
section of the whole drainage area of
the Kansas river. the water flowing
in the river on May 3 was sufficient
to have more than filed all Of them.
The whole river bottom was flooded
crops were destroyed. stock WAS
drowned, wooden buildings were
lifted form their foundations an
brick houses crumbled and fell,
railroads were undermined, and
bridges were swept away. Traffic In
eastern Kansas was almost entirely
suspended for two weeks. The prop
erty loss In Kansas and in Kansas
City, Missouri, IL estimated to have
been no less than s22, 100000.
Among the subjects considered In
this paper are the effects of ground
of cultivation, and of forests
In reducing the magnitude of floods.
The effect on streams Of dams, Of
bridge piers, and abutments IL dis
cussed; also the danger of building
out into streams. thus narrowing the
and increasing the maRni
lude of floods. The relief afforded
by strengthening the channel Is men
Toned aud the use of levees IL ex-
Dlained.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
WILL PROBABLY
INVEST HERE

j. \. Simpson, n prominent livery
man Of Salem, was here between
trains today with his old friend,
Sheriff Harvey *. Brown, whc IL
here on official business.
Mr.. Simpson IL looking for IA new
location. II IL his purpose tn quit
the livery business and engage In
some other line. lie would prefer
the furniture business ~ some mer-
cnntilc pursuit. This il his first trip
to Sumptcr. lie likes IL. This is
he way hc talks:
"Snlcm IL nn old settled commu
nifty. There nrc substantial interests
there, but things 90 too slow tn suit
me. Sumpter people are kicking
about times being quiet, but they
seem lively. People are on the
jump aud everything seems brisk To
me. You evidently have people who
have the stuff in them to make bust
ness. Mosshncks certainly do not
iuhnhit your town, aud this il more
thnn can ne said of the average Ore
gon community II ! can strik. n
deal of any kind, IL is more than
probable will locate here.
Mr., Simpson had nn interview bc
fore leaving with the Case Furniture
Company people with view 10 hny-
ine in there, lie prefers furniture
II he can ilnd an opening in this line.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
RICH DIRT Al
Till BROWN BEAR.

Jack Hazlewood came back Satur-
day from his Brown Bear placers on
Eagle creek. The ditch on which
work has been progressing for some
time has been partially completed.
and sluicing has been begun.
The ditch has been carried from
the diggings to Brown Bear creek and
this supply turned in. The inten-
tion, however, is to carry it to Dixie
creek, a mile and half further, and
tap this upply also, which will fur
nish plenty of water for u long sea-
son. It will take about a month to
complete the ditch. The water from
Brown Bear, the present terminus Of
the ditch, however, will be sufficient
to carry on operations till the Dixie
creek Is reached.
These placers show every evidence
Of extremely rich dit. So far as
Mr.. Hazlewood says, the
gravel will average over one dol
lar to the cubic yard.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
HERE 10 LOOK AFTER
MS MiNING PROPERTY

G., H. Wheeler of Wheeler ~
Company. New York financial agents
for various Sumptcr district urup-
critics, arrived IN the city this morn
ing ana will spend about month
Investigating his Interests.
Mr. Nheeirr's firm is financing the
Blue Bind, lutkhou, Valley Queen
aud Black Butte. He will leave
tomorrow tor the Blue Bird aud will
make "A systematic Investigation of
the deylroumtut work heiug done az
the vatious mines. These properties
are regarded as among the coming
dividend payer, ut the district, ari
are now in process of thorough de
velopmtut.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
SICKNESS OF FATHER
WILL DELAY WORK.

l.. V. Swiggett, who recently
took over the Golden Chariot, in
Bear gulch, through DIR. Brock, has
been detained by the serious sickness
of his father at Helena, Montana,
aud will probably not arrive here be
fore the ith or 5th Of July,
II is stipulated i'm the terms of the
contract that work ON the property
must begin July /. tut the necessary
detention of Mr. Swiegett will prob
ably delay operations for few days
ouly.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
Don't 90 10 ST. Louis

TIL You call at or write 10 the
Chicgo. Milwaukee and ~. Paul rail
road Onlce 1874 Thid street,
Portland. Oregon. Low rates 10 all
points East. u couenction with all
uuuscoutiucutals.
". ). ROWE, General Agent,
Portland. Oregon.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22
Geological Survey Depart
ment Makes a Study
of The Subject.

The year 1903 had perhaps NOR,
of flood, aud fire, and famine. In
the United States. during May and
June there were three notable floods.
which caused serious loss Of life and
great destruction of property one In
Oregon, one In South Carolina, and
one in Kansas. a recent publicat on
of the United States Geological Sun e
vey, scheduled M Water Supply and
Irrigation Paper No. 90. contains u
discussion of the vniorus phenomena
connected with these floods aud sug-
gest means for minimizing the de
structivcncss of future deluges. The
author oi the paper is Mr.. T.. &.
Murphy.
The flood of shortest duration
occurred on willow Creek. Morrow
county. Oregon, Sudnay evening,
June II 1908. II was the result of
what IL populnrly called u cloud
burst. II heavy rain storm of short
duration covering "A very small area
aud peculiar TO arid regions. The
flood that rose M the result of the
heavy downponr of rain lasted less
thnn mn hour. hut In TINT short spncc
of time one section of iIcppucr, u
town with n population Of about
400. was swept entirely away, u
quarter million dollars worth of prop
orty was destroyed. aud more than
200 people were drowned. The great
loss of life WAS partly due To the
peculiar construction of the houses
In llcppucr Nearly all these houses
were built on posts of wood or stone.
from which the Hood lifted them and
carried them away IN be- dashed to
pieces against trees aud other ohstruc-
tions.
The South Carolina Hood occurred
ON June Il. 1908. aud continued for
ncnryl "a hours. In ihnt time there
wns rainfall ot from 30 Ia . inches
over an arcn of about 1000 square
miles Ia the southern slope of the
Blue Ridge Snlluda mountains. in
cludlug parts uf Cherokee, spartan.
burg. aud pickous counties IN South
Carolina, and Rutherford, Polk. and
Henderson counties ia North Caro-
lima rhis area Is drained hy three
small tributaries of Broad river,
kuuwu a. the pucolct. Tiger, aud
Euuroe. The principal damage
wrought 10y the Hood was on the
Pucolet, where numerous cotton
mills were ruined ana much railway
property was destroyed,
The Kansas hood occurred during
the last week ut May nui the first
week OF june II affected much
larger urou than either the licppuer
or Sou'h Carolina Hood uul was due
10 "a storm that lasted nearly "a week
The tunci States Geolugi,ui sur
vey has fortunately siN gugiug
-nuaus iu the watershed 40 the
Kansas river uud has, therefore, "a
comprehensive record ot the surface
buc,ua,ious ut the river aud its
principal Wubarc, during the
flood the records al l.uNreucr aui
L,clmUtou, ou the Kansas river,
cover pruud ot 80 wears The
ostimatod noN OF the Kansas river
ou H4s 80 Na. 11E.Nt' cubic feet
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-22

Ocean steamers between Portland
and San Francisco every FIVE days.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
YOUR DRUGGIST
 WILL PROTECT YOU.

We know that many people hesitate to spend their money for medicines adver- tised in their local papers, because they are not positive whether they get some thing good or something worthless.
 Many people hesitate to try new medi- cines, and they are right in so doing.
 Every man and woman should be carefu! what they use in the way of medicine. For these reasons we make arrangements with your druggist to protect you on every bottle of Paracamph. We know from act ual experience and from the unquestion- abl testimony of thousands of America g best people that Paracamph will do exact 1y what we claim for it, so when we tell you that Paracamph is a quick relief and cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sore Feet, Piles, Skin Diseases, Catarrh, Sore Throat Sore Lungs, Group and all forms of swell ings and 1nfammations, we know that fl will do exactly what we claim. If 1t fails in any case when used as directed, your drug gist the man you know and the man you have confidence in will refund your money. So why experiment with the various rem. edies on the market, when you buy Para. camph on guarantee like this2 We believe that you are honest and believe that you will treat us right. We know If you do that you will be pleased with Paracamph. Il you are suffering from any of the above ailments, geta bottle of Paracamph today Sold only in 2s cent 50 cent and $1.oc bottles, all good druggists, or cent direc, upon receipt of price. The Paracamph Company. Louisville. Ky., Q. s. A.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

w. s. Armstrong and wife to G. o. Randy, lots l, 2, 3 and 4, block 27, Tuckerman, $1O0O.
 I. B. Burton and wife to J. A.. Smith, 40 acres 14-9-2, $1.
 James A. Smith and wife to Arkansas Land Company, 40 acres 14-9-2, $60.
 A. A. Crabtree to Lillie E.. Bryan, 40 acres 29-9-2, $1000.
 John F. Burt and wife to Roy c. Burt, 40 acres 33-9-1, $200.
 Jacksonport Improvement Go. to c. R. & Pacific R. R. Co.,, 2-3 lot 2, block 2, range 1, Jackson port, $25.
 Calvin Monroe and wife to Frank Keen, 40 acres 11-14-1, $1OO.
 James M. Green to D. A..
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
WORLDS FAIR RATES.

Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, April 30th to Decem- Der 1, 1904. Rate for ten day excursion ticket will be one fare and one-ffth for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 27th to November 30, 1904. Rate for sixty day excursion ticket one fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 18th to Nov. 20th. Rate for season EXCURSION TICKETS eighty per cent. of double the standard one way fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 18th to Nov. 18th, Final return limit Dec 15, 1904.
 THOS. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Ebert Watson, 23, and Laura Boston, 29, both of Jacksonport.
 H. H. McMillon, 45, and Mrs. Mollie Light, 30, both of New port.
 Ernest Williams, 21; and Violet Field, IS, both of Newport.
 Gus Woody, 40, and Mollie Smith, 27, both of Tupelo.
 Ed Hughes, 31, and Mrs. Ophe- lia Gordon, 29, both of Newport.
 Will Singleton, P, and Savan- nah Morrow, 20, both of New port.
 Oscar Heeb, p, and Anna Coffey, P, both of Newport.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02

Stockinger, 120 acres 2-14-1, $500.
 Mark Haynes to Arkansas Land Company, 360 acres 15-9-2, $144O.
 Charles l.. Ford to J. s. Pen nington, 1-5 interest in 80 acres 12-11-1, $200.
 State of Arkansas to J. s. Pen nington, 16O acres 12-11-1.
 c. w. Brown and wife to Thomas Hale, 50 acres 14-1O-4, $50.
 R. w. Anderson and wife to R. R. & Pacific Railway Com pany, lots 4, 5 and 8, block 9, Jacksonport, $1.
 J. T. Bisham and wife to School District No. 28, 2 acres 5- 9-1, $1.
 w. A. Roy ct al to J. T. Big ham, 3 acres 5-9-1, $1.
 J. E. Brown to Chas. B. liar rison, lot 1, block 3, Browns ad- dition to Tuckerman, $10O.
 J. E. Brown to Mrs. Mary Ho- gan, lot 6. block 3, Browns addi- tion to Tuckerman, $90.
 Adler-Goldman Commission Co. to Jacksonport Improvement Co.,, lots 1 to 9, block 3, Jacksonport, $50.
 John w. Scalley and wife to w. F. Cochran, 40 acres 3O-12-1, $1OO.
 J. D. Darden and wife to w.. F. Cochran, 80 acres 29-12-1, $500.
 M. A. Staley ct al to w. E.. Givens, 80 acres 29, 32-10-1, $75.
 Riverside Lumber Go. to w. B.. Swearenger, 2 1-2 acres 1891.
 M. E. Williams and J. D. Will liams to Thomas P. Morgan, lots 4, 5, 8 and 9, block 9, Jackson port, $1OO.
 Wm. E. Ryder and wife to Thos. H. Stewart, 80 acres 30-1C- 8, S520.
 G. w. Bower to w. T. Sweat, 16O acres 36-10-2, $480.
 w. R. Stewart and wife to A.. G. Anderson, lot on Beech street, northwest of Yelverton's stable, $1, 250.
 James P. Flint to Frank Smith, 40 acres 11-14-1, $400.
 Cader Shelley and wife to T. S. Rudd, 80 acres 35-10-4, $10O.
 Jasper N. Nance to Martha Laster, 80 acres 4-9-2, $1.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
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 < HERE AND THERE. ; S~AA~~AA~>~~~>N>AS

For good board ana peas, Ill., uuire at 2O9 Hazel street. tf
 E. Happy Nipple of Memphis was in the city Thursday.
 Have you read that very inter- esting magazine THE SMART SET? Ali H. Joblin of Batesville was in the city Thursday en route to St. Louis.
 New Hazel dray::to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4w
 J. U. Ard was up from Tupelo Wednesday afternoon on busi- ness trip.
 Extra fine sterling silver Um- brellas, $4. At the Palace Jew elrv Store 32-3t Judge L, Lippmann of Tupelo transacted business in Newport Thursday.
 Rev. w. P. Gibson came over from Searcy Wednesday for a few days visit.
 s. F. Muirhead returned We'd nesday night from a business trip to Memphis.
 Real enjoyment is had when reading that clever magazine, THE SMART SET.
 Corn for sale at Fitzgerald by car load or small lots. Dr. z. l.. Ford, Elgin, Ark. 3 wit
 If you want correct time, have your watch repaired at the Pal ace Jewelry Store. 32-3t
 Don't forget the Peggy from Paris bags all the rage. At the Palace Jewelry Store. 32-3t
 Mrs. Jno. w. Wallace went to Newark Thursday morning for a few days visit to relatives.
 Ira Klein, president of the Hot Springs board of trade, was in Newport on business Thursday.
 Ava Dickinson, popular Ar kansaw Traveller, came down from St. Louis Wednesday night. '. Herbert Hurley returned Wed. nesday from Philadelphia, where he has been attending Ouacnita college.
 Mrs. L. Hirsch was called t( Little Rock Wednesday by tht illness of her sister, Mrs. H. l. Remmel.
 Dr. c. West left Wednesday night for Maryville, Mo-, called by the critical condition of Col w. R. Jones.
 Sydney Smith left for Little Rock Thursday: ::where he will be employed by the Wells-Fargt Express Company.
 If you want to look neat have your suit cleaned and, pressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters opposite city jail. 86d
 Lost Spotted black and white pup with metallic collar and smal lock. Reward for return to own CT, w. A. O'Neal. 30d7t
 Clyde Clark and Tom Dillarc have purchased the refreshment concession on the Joe Wheeler excursions this summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ike Goldman anC Miss Carrie Wolff returned Wed nesday night from a pleasant weeks visit to Hot Springs.
 Mrs. A. D. Bailey went tc Searcy Thursday to visit hel daughter, Miss Mary, who is at tending the Willis institute.
 Allen Babcock and w. T. Ali son, two of Batesville's enter prising business men, were reg istered at the Hazel "Wednesday piCht
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02

Udy dlCSIIlOOIl, alter oCNCldi days visit to Mrs. A. H. Me- Donald.
 Miss Lula Empie left Thursday morning for Searcy, where she will attend the commencement of her alma mater, Searcy Fe- male Institute.
 Mrs. w. T. Ball of Batesville came down from St. Louis We'd nesday night returning from a visit to the fair. While in the city she was the guest of her brother, Ernest Mcdonald.
 Just received, the most com plete line of ladies' umbrellas, in sterling, gold-fill and plated. Prices lower than the lowest, at the Palace Jewelry Store. 32-3t
 For wedding presents, don't miss the Palace Jewelry Store. Before buying elsewhere call and let us show you through our line, which is the most complete. Pal ace Jewelry Store. 32-3t
 s. R. Hinkle and two daugh- ters were in the city Wednesday night en route to their home in Melbourne. The young ladies have been attending Ouachita college at Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Albert c. Read will en- certain with a card party Thurs day morning in honor of Miss Nellie Reyburn of St. Paul, Minn., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Van Etten. a Arkansas Gazette.
 A. c. Anderson and Alcorn Ferguson went to Little Rock Thursday morning to look over certain buildings of that city, with a view toward securing sug- gestions for the plans of the new warehouse of the Newport Gro cer Company.
 Mrs. R. B. Hooker and sweet little daughter, Elise, returned Wednesday night from St. Louis. The latter has been getting along so nicely that they will remain in Newport for the next two months and may not have to re- turn to the city.
 Miss Fannie l.. Boyd of Bates vile is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. O. c. Brewer. She :, will be married Thursday at 8 D.. m. to MT. Percy Finch of Little Rock, at the deanery of Trinity cathedral by Dean Robottom. - , Arkansas Democrat.
 J. w. Lindley, one of Tucker mans prominent business men, was in Newport Wednesday and met his two daughters here, Misses Carrie and Ruth, who have been attending Galloway college. While in the city they } were the guests of Jno. w. Wal z lace and family.
 Levi Keys, father of Prof. 3 Levi Keys, principal of Keys h. l stitute, Little Rock, one of the : states leading educational insti- tutions and a business college of high rank, spent Wednesday in F Newport on his way to Bates |. vile in the interest of the col lege.
 Mrs. Edyth Johnson wishes to extend her sincere thanks to Mrs. T. H. Ramey for her will ing and invaluable assistance as pianist for the operetta; also Mesdames Jernigan, Martin, Volkmer and others for their kind services. And last but not least, her pupils for their faithful work, which made the recital such a success. Mrs. E. Johnson. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-02
ULTIMA WATERS
Notice of Assessment.
Newport,

will be at the following places the dates named for the purpose of assessing the property of Jackson County. Ark: McDougall's s Residence, June 9th and 7th. Grand Glaize June 8th and 9th. Jacksonport, June 10th and 11th. Auvergne, June 13 and 14th- Weldon June 18th and 16th Tupelo, June 17th and 18th. Grubbs, June 20th and Fist. Richwoods (Martin Res. June 22nd Cow Lake (S-Mile School House.) June 2srd. Burton's Store, June 24th. Martins School House, June 18th Village (Post Oak School House.) June Eth. Strider's Store, June 18th. Elgin, June 29th. Centerville June 30th. Tuckerman, July 1st and 2nd Swifton, July 9th and 9th. Newport Court House, July 7th to 31st.
 PASSNORE WHITE, 52 Assessor Jackson County, Ark.