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Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

BY reading an account of a
wedding at Newport in the News,
Col. Waterman's paper, we find
that the gentleman who gave the
bride away wore a veil, carried
flowers and done other things
usually done by the bride herself.
AS a punotuator, Col. Waterman
is a considerable farce.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

But wouldn't the Republicans
had something to play l-told-you-
so over if Parker had been sue
cessful, jast before the downward
shoot of cotton?
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23
S E z y
7 [ M z

73e experienced farmer
has learned that some
graino require far differ
cat soil than others;
soac crops need differ
cathaadling than others.
He knows that a great
deal depends upon right
planting at the right
time, and that the soil
must be kept enriched.
No ucc Of complaining
in summer about a mis-
take made il the spring.
Decide before the seed
is planted.
We best time to RENE
dy wasting conditionsin in
the human body is be-
fore the evil is too deep
rooted. At the first evil
dence of loss Of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion
should be taken imme-
diately. There is moth
ing that will repair
wasted tbs sue more
quickly or replace lost
flesh more abundantly
than SCOTS Emulsion.
It nourishes and builds
up the body when ordi-
nary 70 Cd s absolutely
fail.
We Gpin send you u sample free.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The Democratic members of
Congress are not worrying over
the bill to reduce the representa-
ton of tho South. 1t is consid-
cred a boomerang, about which
but little more will be said.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The st. Louis Globe Democrat
says 'there are good reasons for
believing that Arkansas will be
in the Republican column in
1905" There are abundantly
more reasons for believing that
Missouri will be in the Democratic
column in 1908.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The Bulletin, conservative
Republican sheet of Mountain
Home, was three years old last
week, and looks prosperous.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

A Lacrosse merchant, advertis.
ing in the Melbourne Register
says his prices "are too low to
make public" This man is per-
haps the first that idea ever
struck.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The Arkansas worlds fair
commission turned back into the
state treasury an unexpended
balance of s14, 1918, out OF the
appropriation of S72,00
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

Mrs. Chadwick not only scooped
the financiers out of neat roll,
but she completely knocked out
the war news for first page
honors.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The new Governor of Kansas
announces that there will be no
ball or flowing wine at his in
auguration. When you are look
ing for innovations, turn to Kan
saS.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The Jefferson county member
of the Legislature just wants to
repeal all the laws. If he wants
anything more, he will doubtless
name it.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23
purchase money.
Given under my hand this End
day of December, 1904.
G. d. RITCHIE,
Commissioner in Chancery
RECTOR OF ST, LUKE'S,
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testlties tc
the Good Qualities of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

IAN \ COuyn Reulcuy'
Ashburpkam, Ont, April Is,
9O3- i think it is only right that l
should tell you what wonderful
effect Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has produced. The day before Eas-
ter | was 80 distressed with cold
and cough that did not think to
be able to take any duties the next
day, as my voice was almost choked
by the cough. Tho same day l re-
ce,ved an order from you for bot,
tie of your Cough Remedy. | at
once procured sample bottle and
took about three doses Of the medi-
cine. To my great relief the cough
aud cold had completely disappeared
and was able to preach three
times on Easter Day. know that
this rapid and effective cure was
due to your Cough Remedy. make
this testimonial without solicitation,
being thankful to have found such
God-sent remedy. Resp't.,
E. A. Langfeldt, NJ. A.,
Rector OF St. Luke's Church.
10 Chamberlaiu Medicine O.,
This remedy is for sale by Ile
a 1ruputsL8
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

A scientist has discovered a
crack in the moon, but the all
ment is not considered serious.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

Many exchanges are wanting
the legislature to make pistol
carrying a ,penitentiary offense.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The Piggott Banner says, "send
in your death notices; they will be
published gladly"
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

At Marked Tree a few days ago
a Mr.. Cabbage took unto himself
a. wife. No remarks, please.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

AS yet no legislator has an
nouced his determination to Pro-
pose a dog law.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23
STATE NEWS.
Boiled Down for the Edifica-
ton of Readers of the
Record.

uo ldi luOI "a uAOhi w SNJ
1 are forming unions.
Buckeye is a new postoffice in
Mississippi county.
! Mayor Eason of Fayetteville is
wagine war on wine selling in
that city.
A two million dollar oil COM
pany in Clark county has been
incorporated.
Ben-eBeard of Warren lost a
foot as a result of being run over
by a log train.
| Will Jones, negro, was leg
ally executed at Helena last FRI
day for murder.
A paper, to be devoted entirely
to sports and sporting events, is
shortly to be launched at Hot
Springs.
The farmers of Lafayette
county have formed a union and
have agreed to hold cotton for
better prices.
Sheriff j. O. Patterson of Little
River county died at AshdoWn
last Friday. He had just begun
his fourth term.
Hon. John M. Taylor of Pine
Bluff, one of the best known at
torneys of the state, died last
week, aged 40 years.
HAN. Michael, a farmer near
Dardanelle, while driving home,
was brown from his wagon by a
runaway team and killed.
John Hawks, aged go years,
fell on the sidewalk at Eureka
Springs and received injuries
VIII h,E' fh resulted in his death
Governor Davis has granted a
/ 5pardon to J. E. Dunbar, con-
Iicts1 IN mayors court at Ell
Doradu;ef carrying a pistol and
fined $50. aas:7<e
Treasurer W. J. Hill of%tJssept
county has refused to give up1
the office to Y. F. Goodwin, who
was appointed by Gov. Davis to
succeed him. There will be a
contest in court.
The completion of a forty
eight day fast by Miss Carrie
Sawyer is reported from Rogers.
Miss Sawyer is quite young and
weighed 24O pounds before the
| long fast. She now weighs 200
pounds.
Sheriff Pitcock of Crawford
county is a candidate for super
intendent of the penitentiary. He
is from the same county as Hon.
R. L. Rogers, who will shortly
90 into the office of attorney
general.
The colored porter at the Iron
Mountain depot at Augusta was
| found dead in the waiting room |
one morning last week. How he
came to his death is not known,
but it is supposed he was killed
by tramps.
The depot at Paragould was
destroyed by fire last week. The
loss amounted to about Sl,5O0
on the building and $4,000 on
the baggage which was stored in
| it. The fire is thought to have
started from a cigarette.
At Clarksville a few days ago
Hugh Taylor, aged II, and Chas.
Rogers, aged IA, became engaged |
in a quarrel and a fight ensued,
young Taylor stabbing Rogers
through the heart and killing
him instantly. On account of
the age of Taylor he has not
been arrested.
| -
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

The time is drawing nigh for
more discussion of the King anti
trust measure.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23
THECOURTS

Circuit Court, Northern Dls-
rictFirst Monday in January
snd July. Southern District
( Second Monday in February and
August.
County Court-Third Monday
Ia January, April, July and Oc-
lober. No County Court IN the
Northern District.
Probate Court-Northern Dis
trict Third Monday in March,
juno, September and December
6outhern District-Second Mon
NV in March, June, September
&hd December.
Sharp County record., 1904-12-23

Y oFLEASE. ACKNOWLEDGES
ments, a'tnavits to accounts, Dispositions and
renewal Of mortgages taken. Abstracts oi
Xne .Mrnlshed. Bills OF sale, bonds for title.
cSeus OF trust-personalty and realty-deeds'
.N-olalm, husbands, unmarried persons, wife,
nu, warrant, with REIMBURSEMENT OF dover
,Ya n' o"nttac,s, mortsages-rcal estute, chatti
erop--and powers OF attorney, written ana
noiedged on reasonable terms.
npplicat'ons fer honesteads and pre- emptio,,,
,nu nonatlons prepared and pLtents procured
4ppiicat,ons for redemption of lands from
pAld. '"N'' eiroheonsiy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
CLEARING OFF THEIR STATES.
Secretary Moody and the Attorney
General Preparing for New Duties.

Secretary Moody signalized the last day
OF his official career as Secretary OF the
Navy by disposing of all the business be-
fore that department that was in shape for
final action. He returned this morning from
a short visit to Massachusetts,. where he
received the degree of LID. from Amherst
College. After disposing OF all The business
odds and ends In the department and leav-
ing a clear business slate for his successor.
he conferred with the President and with
Attorney General Knox. respecting his for
NAL assumption of the duties OF Attorney
General tomorrow morning.
1t has been arranged that Mr.. Paul Nor
ton shall take the oath Of office as Secre-
tary of the Navy tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Fred L. Fishback. private secretary
to the Secretary of the Navy. will accom-
pany Mr.. Moody to the Department of
Justice and serve as private secretary to
him as Attorney General. Mr.. Charles c.
Long private secretary to Attorney General
Knox. will continue to serve Mr.. Knox In
the same capacity on the latter's transfer
to the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
Prices Today Rose Shade
Over Last Nights Level.
SMALL FLUCTUATIONS
LITTLE OPPORTUNITY AFFORDED
FOR SUCCESSFUL TRADING.
Tone Was Generally Firm-Most
Stocks Ruled Higher Than Yester-
days Finals-Bonds Irregular.

NEW YORK, June 9O.-Prices OF stocks
today rose a shade over last nights levsi.
but the market was narrow and unim-
pcrtant. The taking of a 1.2oo-share block
of Canadian Pacific lifted 1t half. and
Metropolitan Street Railway rose as much.
The narrow fuc.ia tons afforded but lit
tie opportunity for successful trading. Con-
siderable Metropolitan Street Railway
changed hands between 111A and 111h. and
a large block of Pennsylvania was bought
above 116.
The tone generally was firm and most
stocks ruled from " to y above yester-
days final price. Detroit Southern pre-
ferred and North American advanced a
point and Consolidated Gss IA.
The market was more active than yes.er-
day and quite firm. Delaware and Hudson
and General Electric rose a point and Gen.
trail OF New Jersey fell IL.
There were sales Of hundred shares OF
New York and Harlem al 400 and Of 1lJ
shares at 400. The preceding sale was on
December 80 last of 20 shares at 395. out
the last fuIl-share lot sold was at All
Bonds were irregular at noon.
Profit-taking lowered a few stocks, but
the general market remained substantially
unchanged. Metropolitan Street Railway
vances. while Manhattan made a belated
rise of q. General Electric improved 2
points and Westinghouse Electric nearly 3.
Speculation during the afternoon was
practically inanimate. Changes were con-
fined to one-eghth either way. and there
stocks were quoted at the high prices of
the morning. American Steel Foundries
dropped l. while New York, Chicago and
st. Louis LIST preferred improved ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
RAILROAD BUILDING.
Falling OF in the United States Re
ported-Expenses

CHICAGO. June SO.-Railroad building In
the United States during the first six
months OF 1904 shows a falling of In COM
parison with the corresponding periods of
1912 and 1903 Increased operating ex-
penses and decreased traffic, resulting In
smaller net earnings. together with the
continued stringency in the money market,
supply the explanation of the decline in
construction.
Operating expenses were materially in
creased during the first quarter by the
severity Of the winter. and spring found
many of the railways borrowing money for
present necessities. and constrained to re-
trenchment. both in current expenses ana
In their projects for the immediate future.
Many plans for Improvement and extern
sions proposed by some OF tho great rail-
way systems consequently were suspended
and still are held In allegiance
From official reports received by the Rail-
way Age II appears that 1887 miles or
track was completed during the FIRST six
months of this year on 139 lines In thirty
three states and territories. In the first
six months Of last year 2.22l miles Of track
were laid. while for the entire year OF 1yU3
II amounted to 5.7S6 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
Kensington News.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON. Md. June 80. 1904.
Messrs. VIM. NJ. Terrell, Albert 8. Galley.
and Henry 8. Epes. who comprise the board
of town assessors appointed by the town
council as authorized by the recent act or
the legislature, have about completed their
work The report the assessors will make
will be of much value to the town as q
basis for all future assessments. It has
been the aim of the board to equalize val
ues rather than to make any radical
changes In the present valuations.
In accordance with the act mentioned the
town council will meet in the town hall
Tuesday, July 5. at 8 pm. for the purpose
of exhibiting the new assessment to the
property owners and citizens Of the town.
and to hear and determine any appeals
which might be made.
The Kensington School has been designat-
ed by the county school trustees as
grammar school.
The local board Of trustees. which Is com.
posed of Eugene Jones. VIM M. Terrell
and Frank T. Chapman has announced the
appointment Of the full complement OF
teachers for the ensuing year. They are:
Julian F. Walters. principal, and Miss Nc
Ilwee, Miss Montgomery and Miss Isher-
wood. assistants for the lower grades
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
THE MOTION DENIED.
Attempt to Have Brooklyn 1ndict-
ments of Beavers Quashed.

NEW YORK, June 3O.-The motion OF
his counsel to quash the Brooklyn indict-
ments against George W. Beavers. Tor
mer superintendent Of the salaries and
allowances division OF the Post Office De-
partment was denied today in Brooklyn
by United States Judge Thomas. who also
declined to allow Beavers to enter de-
murrer TO the Brooklyn indictments.
Decision was deferred on the ruling by
United States Commissioner Benedict that
there was probable cause for the removal
of Beavers to Washington. The motion
for bill of particulars was held in abey-
ance while arguments In rebuttal will be
heard by Judge Thomas early In Septem-
Der.
A motion that Beavers be discharged
from custody on the strength of the testi-
mony presented before United States
Commissioner Benedict was also denied.
Beavers was given until next Tuesday to
renew his plea to the indictments found
In Brooklyn, and on that date will be re-
quired to furnish new sureties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
KURoPATKIN REPORTS,
Sends Gear Details Of His Withdrawal
From Senu-Chen.

Sends Gear Details Of His Withdrawal
From Senu-Chen.
ST. PETERSBURG. June 9O.-The follow
ing dispatch from General Kuropatkin to
the emperor. dated June %, was received
today: "r~"-
Toward O'Clock In the morning of June
n our troops having dislodgsd the enc
mys advance guard. composed Of cavalry
and infantry, occupied the station of Senu-
Chen. but at O'Clock 1t was discovered
that brigade Of the enemys infantry was
advancing in front. while other columns
were turning our detachments' left flank
The town Of Ssnu-Chen. which Is sur
rounded by walls, was also occupied by the
Japanese. Consequently at IL o'clock our
troops slowly withdrew. AS regards losses
we only know as yet that an officer and
ten men were wounded.
"A reconnaissance carried out on the road
from Sia-Kho-Tung to Erltatan and Khan
"a revealed the presence Of six companies
of the enemy's infantry and two squadrons
Of cavalry at Mayaratsa, three miles
southeast Of Sia-kho-Tung In this recon-
noissance Captain Vassilieff. Lieut.. Maka-
karoff succumbed-
There was some skirmishing June Is be-
tween the enemy and our outposts at Sa-
miarkau and Wang-Tsi- Afang- Ching, 1--WE
miles west OF Samtarlkau."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Three Men Killed and Two Injured TN
-., ., Pennsylvania.

.-,.4, Fenn6ylVan1a.
JOHNSTOWN. Pa. June 2O-A locomo-
tive boiler exploded on the Pennyslvanaa
railroad while going up the mountain fifty
yards from Ehrenfeld station today. killing
three men and injur1ng two others. one Of
them fatally.
John Wissinger. engineer. Conemaugh,
aged forfy-hve. 70
D. q. Crouch. fireman. Conemaugh, aged
twenty-e1gM. AZ
Walter Ross lfiasm,at.n, East Taylor town
ship. aged twenty -one.
Conductor Archibald Boyle. conemaugh;
cannot recover. ri
The exploding boiler belonged to loco
motive that was helping a freight train
up the mountain. It bet go without warn
Ing: lifting the boiler clear Off the trucks
and hurting 1t, into the woods by the side
Of the track. =
The three men killed wore in the cab OF
the locomotive while the injured were in
the, caboeSs Of, the freight train just
ahead. no = O. -
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COMMODORE STEWARDS BODY.
May Be Reinforced in Government,
$500 Ground.

Representations have been made to the
Navy Department that the grave OF Com
modore Charles Stewart, one Of the naval
heroes OF the early days of the republic.
Is in danger Of dissertation. According to
reports the remains In question were IN
TERED in Ronaldson cemetery. at the cor
ner of 9th and cambridge streets. Philadel-
phia- now owned by private citizens. The
grave is entirely unmarked and is about to
be eradtcated by building operations.
Secretary Moody has directed the bu-
reau of navigation to have the matter In
vestigated with view to the honorable
preservation Of the bones of the distin-
guished naval officer If the Identity Of
the grave can be established. the bureau
Is to consider the expediency of the re-
moval of the remains to either the ma
tional cemetery at Arlington or the ceme-
terry at Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.
Convention at st. Paul Today-Close of
Exciting Canvass.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. June 30-The republic
can state convention. which met today at
the Metropolitan House. was the culmina-
ton Of the liveliest contest for the Mime
sofa gubernatorial nomination since 1888.
Judge Loren w. Collins. who resigned
from the state supreme court in order to
become a candidate, is recognized as the
candidate Of the present state administra-
tion Governor Van SAINT has pronounced
in his favor.
Robert c. Dunn, for eight years state
auditor Of Minnesota and a newspaper
man Of great personal popularity. Is the
other leading candidate, and he had direct
ing campaign former Congressman Joel
Heatwole, recognized as one Of the ablest
political leaders in the state.
Former Representative Frank M. Eddy.
q third factor in the contest depended for
his strength largely upon a personal can
vass Of the several congressional districts.
AS between the two principal contestants.
there has been a contest OF bitter PERSONAL
ity.
Effort was made to involve the United
States senatorship in the present contest. 1t
being averred that Mr.. Heatwole was at
tempting to succeed Senator Moses E.
Clapp. This Mr.. Heatwole denied.
The convention was called to order by
Judge Robert Kamison, chairman Of the
state central committee. who announced
the selection OF Senator Moses E. Clapp as
temporary chairman.
Senator Clapp was received with applause
and was frequently cheered during
speech, in which he touched at length upon
national affairs.
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search OF the room and its approaches
might be made to see that ne was not In
eonceaiment ready to shout 81 take II" as
he did yesterday when the stock was Offer
ed without any expectation that II would
be taken. However. he did not turn up
and no other purchaser did. and. In tact.
bid OF 4SS was made and no stock was
offered for some time and finally It was Of
fered at $50.
broker asked what was bid for 100
shares. and instead of receiving the desired
answer he was asked at what 100 shares
were offered. He failed to answer this
question. and then attention was turned to
other securities on the list.
Naturally as there liz not much business
doing the deal OF yesterday In Bank OF
Washington stock has occasioned q good
deal OF gossip and also a revival Of much
OF the talk that has arisen several times
IN the PAST few years when what lie known
tho fioating stock has been cornered by
some one. Change In control OF the bank
has been alleged to have been the purpose
at these times and naturally that construc-
ton has been placed on the late transac-
ton.
1T Is however said by those who are sup
posed to be In a position to know that no
change in the control Is at all probable in
the near future and that In the event Mr..
James. the president should retire on ac-
count of his health. which as far as known
IS not contemplated by him nor desired by
the stockholders, whose support he has AL
ways had, that his successor would be
the choice of the same stockholders.
large block of telephone bonds were
sold at the uniform price of 1854. They
went in blocks of 81 900, 5000 and $4,000.
50 that altogether the sales which were
all by one broker aggregated $4,000
higher level than that of yesterday
was reached on several Items in the bond
list although the trading was slight The
bid for Capitol Traction bonds was 106&
while yesterday 1t was l06ta There were
no bonds offered
For Metropolitan Railroad Company IS
the bid was 117as during the call. while
Yesterday IL was III. After call $1,000
bond was sold for 117h
One hundred and seventeen and one-haf
was bill for gas certificates. while yester-
day the bid was 117h.
The bid for National Safe Deposit stock
was 40. with l52 bid for five shares. The
asking price was 155. For American Sc
curity and Trust Company stock. exdivi-
and Storage Company stock. exdividend, lO8
was bid and los asked. A sale OF ten was
made at 100.
Ten shares Of Lanston were sold at 0.
and fifteen were offered at the same fg-
ure. but were not taken. The bid for the
stock was Sss. while the asking price was
8.
After call ali the trading was done in tho
bonds Of the Washington Railway. when
five $1,000 bonds were sold at 76M and
were still offered. The bid then was 1914.