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The Newark journal., 1905-06-09
A STATEMENT.

To The Newark Journal:
 W. N. Osborne wrote very personal letter in The Journal of May 10, in answer to my reply to "Observer." l replied to this let ter, but the editor returned my reply claiming that it was too per sonal.
 I confess I do not know how to make a reply to a personal attack without being personal. Mir. Os- borne says that he does not know who "Observer" is. Then why should he think my stricture in reply to Observer" applies to himl There are other men who are not natives of Arkansas. l felt 1t was justice to myself to re- ply to Mr. Osborne, but the editor thought 1 was too personal so he tQf0eu lG uOWn.
 have been referred to more than once in The Journal, in not altogether complimentary way, but 1 am too we'll known in Arkan- sas for the public to think wear mask. l am always ready to de- fend myself or a position l take, either through the press or orally, and 1 entertain no fears as to the verdict of the public.
 From Mir. Osborne reply the public might conclude that there is something of personal charac- ter between us. If there is, 1t is all with him, for 1 confess I have not bottled up vial of wrath.
 1 see in the Batesville Guard a writer from Newark says that l attacked Mir. Osborne. l wonder if all the public will say that Mr. Osborne is "Observer,o when he and The Journal editor both say positively that he is not. Can t you believe what they say about 1t!
 Now to "Observer" l will say if you want to discuss the main issue through the columns of The Jour nal, leaving out afl personalities and sign your name, l would be glad of such a privilege, that is if the edifor will allow Us to use his columns. But l don't believe in non de pIumes, as very often the wrong person Is accused. If you have something to say, say 1t and do not be ashamed for the public to know who you are. l admire boldness or frankness in any one or anywhere. Respectfully
 J. l. MARTIN.
The Newark journal., 1905-06-09
DEENER lNTROUBLE AGAIN Ex-Convict Rev. Dr. R. s. Deener Former BatesviIle Pastor, at
 His Old Tricks.

Dr. k. :. Deener, a former con- vict in the Arkansas State Peni- tentiary, who gave sensational tes- timony before the Penitentiary Committee of the last legislature on the condition aS the convict farm, was arrested Saturday at his home in Searcy by Deputy United States Marshal Burris on 8 charge of using the mails to defraud. The arrest was made on warrant sworn out by District Attorney W. G. Whipple.
 Deener is charged in the war rant with devising a scheme to de- fraud Mrs. Rosa Mallory of Fort Smith by obtaining from her S20 upon the false pretension that he could secure the release of her husband, Henry Mallory, from the Arkansas penitentiary by fur nishing a health certificate repre- senting that Mallory's condition required his release. It is alleged that Deener wrote letter to Mrs. Mallory agreeing to give the cer- tifcate and directing her to send him a check for S20. It is upon this that the charge of using the mails to defraud is based. Dr. Deener has had a checkered career since about fifteen years ago, when he was the pastor of a. church at Batesyille. He was ae- cused of certain forgeries and fed from the country. He practiced medicine in Mexico for some time and then returned to Arkansas. Upon his return to this state he was arrested and convicted on the charge of forgery and sentenced to term in the penitentiary. He was pardoned December 24, 1903. While in the penitentiary he assis- ted the physician in caring for the convicts and after his release he was retained for some time in the capacity of assistant physician. IL was while serving in this capacity that he is charged with having committed the offense against the postal laws.
 Dr. Deener was arraigned before Commissioner O'Hair in Little Rock Saturday, but waived exami- nation. He was released under $500 bond.
The Newark journal., 1905-06-09
SIX LEGISLATORS INDICTED
Pulaski County Grand Jury Has h. dieted Six Members of the
 Legislature for Bribery.

Following is complete list of the members of the last legislature who have been indicted by the Pulaski county grand jury.
 Senator A. W. Covington, pres ident of the senate, indicted on charge of accepting bribes of @6, 000 on state capitol bill and $1 GOO on Felsenthal bill; released on S1o- 900 bond.
 Senator \. T. Gross of Craw- ford county, indicted for soliciting a bribe of Sl, 800 on the pure food bill, and for perjury before the grand jury, released on 5, ,00o bond.
 Senator \. w. Rison of Perry county, indicted for attempt to bribe Representative Wilson of Perry county, by offering him S125 to influence his vote on the Killough leyee bill.
 Senator H. K. Toney of Jefer- son county. indicted for soliciting a bribe of $500 from W. P Ritch- ie of Camden for vote on telephone bill; released on 5, ,000 bond.
 Representative Geo. F Chap line of Monroe county indicted on charge of offering | brihe of S125 to Representative Wilson of Perry county. to influence his vote on Killough bill, and on charge of conspiracy, bond being fixed It S4, ,Oo0 and SI,O0o, respectively, which have been given.
 Representative C. B. Andrews of Nevada county, indicted for \ bribery in connection with the killough leyee bill; released on $3, ,000 bond.
 The grand jury has adjourned to June 19, when 1t will re-convene and resume the investigation, and 1t Is stated that another batch of indictments are expected to be found when the investigation is again taken up.
 1t is probable that the trials of the legislators under indictment will begin about June %. The Little Rock papers state that no formal conference has been held by Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton and the accused legislators in re- gard to the setting of the cases, but MT. Rhoton has intimated to some of the attorneys for the de- fendants that he IS not disposed to put any obstacle in the way of a speedy trial for all the men now under indictment. MT. Rhoton believes that the grand jury will be able to conclude its work with in week after it reconvenes, June 19, and he is willing to be- gin the trial of the cases on the following Monday.
The Newark journal., 1905-06-09

ARKANSAS STATE NEWS
Items of General Interest Gathered Fresh From the Columns of
 the Daily Papers.

The bank of Des Arc is prepar- ing to erect Il two-story concrete building.
 John Aiken was drowned at Shipp's ferry on White river last Saturday.
 The Piggott authorities are fig uring on putting in a municipal light plant.
 Plans are being matured at Hope to erect a new school building at a cost of $25, ,oo0.
 A S5,000 school house of brick or stone will be built this summer at Mountain Home.
 The citizens of Atkins have rais- ed S1, 965 as fund for securing the state reform school.
 Zine nuggets weighing as much as ,000 pounds have been extract ed from the lola mine in Marion county.
 It is said that an average of two carloads of hogs q week are ship ped from ,Jonesboro to the North ern markets.
 \ two story brick school build ing. will probably be erected at Tuckerman some time during the coming fall.
 Swithly Lowrey, d Cherokee Indian said to have been 116 years old died near Siloam Springs q few days ago.
 \. B. OIds, aged 6s, was thrown from wagon near Wynne and his left leg so badly crushed that 1t had to be amputated.
 In most of the towns and cities of the state the merchants and other business men have adopted the rule of closing their doors at [ o'clock every day except Satur- day.
 1t is said that during the past six months 90 families of people from near Chicago have settled in Newton county, and a majority of them have bought land and are im- proving 1t.
 Nasco Jetfries, while eating pop corn at Berryville, fell as if shot, and for awhile it seemed as if he would die. The doctors were un- able to determine what was the cause of his serious illness.
 Joe Beavers was killed near Minerva, Baxter county by man named Anderson. The two men had difficulty Saturday, and Beavers was struck with a rock by Anderson. Beavers died at four o'clock Sunday evening.
 Arthur Zelwick was arrested at Melbourne last week on charge of burning barn containing twelve wagons and fourteen head of horses, on the Olden fruit farm in Howell county, Mo-, on April 10th.
The Newark journal., 1905-06-09

Geo. H. Trevathan and wife of Little Rock were in this city Thursday evening on their way to BatesviIle, where Mir. Trevathan expects to puachase the BatesvilIe Bee-Newport Herald
 w. ]. Harrington of Charlotte was in town Wednesday to meet his sister, Miss Bettie, who arriv- ed from Little Rock Wednesday morning, where she has been at tending the Deaf Mute Institute.
 The city council held its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Will Seward was elected sexton for the Blue Springs cemetery and number of bills allowed, but no other matters of importance were transacted.
 Two or three frame buildings occupied by a negro restaurant, a grocery store and a negro doctors office, located on lower Front street near the water tower, at Newport, were destroyed by fire early Friday morning. The loss is light.
 4 house on Willis Brewers place just west of town occupied by Jasper Bowman was struck by lightning during the storm Tues day. The building caught fire from the lightning and the house and its entire contents were de- stroyed by the flames. Mir. Bow man and his wife were at work over in the bottom at the time.
 At the meeting of the Farmers Union Saturday night the follow ing delegates were elected to the county convention which meets at 1 Oak Ridge in Black River town ship on the 30th of June: J. w. Barnett, A. II. Saylors, !. H. Murphy, Ollie Nickers and Lee Foster; the alternates are ]. A. Anchultz, Bud Foster, D. C. Lane, J. N. Black and A. Hammonds.
 Next Sunday, June II, Reamey X Coffin will run another person ally conducted excursion to Ore gon Flats. There will absolutely nothing to mar the pleasure of the days enjoyment. They wish to impress on the minds of all that no rowdyism will be tolerated. The upper country will be at its best and nothing will be left undone to make the occasion one of great pleasure.
 For Sale-One five room one- story house, one five room two story house and one eight-room two-story house, good we'll, smoke house, and barn and one acre of land with leach house. North of school building. Would sell one or two of them. 1 also have other real estate bargains in Newark property. If you want to buy do not fail to see me. T. J. .Raney.
 A story is being told of a man who went to work for a stingy farmer. At 3 o'clock the next morning the farmer called him to begin the days labors. \ few minutes later the hired man went down stairs with his grip. You ain't going to take that grip to work, are you!" asked the farmer. Nav, replied the man scornful- ] ly, but 1 am going to find some
The Newark journal., 1905-06-09

Eller Brothers have some good corn for sale.
The Newark journal., 1905-06-09

Blank note and receipt books at The Journal office.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
The origin of Santa Claus.

Santa Claus is of German origin.
This is true if only because that is the
German name for st. Nicholas. That
he is an old man Is because in the an
cient pagan feasts in celebration of
the decay of the old year and the birth
of the new an old man played the prin-
cipal part. Among the Greeks and Ro-
mans it was Saturn, the father of all
the gods, and among the Norsemen Ii
was Thor, who was long bearded and
white haired. That the saint is st
Nicholas is due to the fact that that
venerable personage's feast day was
celebrated at about that period St
Nicholas was a bishop of Myra, who
fourished early in the fourth century
He is the patron saint of children and
schoolboys. and hence it was natural
that he should be part Of celebra-
ton when the children received gifts
and when they We're allowed to be
"heard as we'll as seen. New York
Mail and Express.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
Christrnns In Rome,

A characteristic sight which precedes
Roman Christmas is the so called
cottio, or sale of fish by auction, which
is held at San Teodoro, near the forum.
in the small hours of the morning, and
every year attracts large crowds Of
buyers and sightseers. 1t is a sight
worth seeing. the vast circular market
literally packed with row upon row Of
baskets. in which the scaly fry are
carefully arranged, the light glancing
of their many colored scales in a
thousand prismatic reflections, while
the owner of each stall shouts at the
top Of his voice and the merry crowd
goes round laughing and bargaining
and trying to cheaper the fish, for at
Christmastide it often reaches fabulous
prices, and one is reminded of the eX-
travagance of the ancient Romans, one
Of whom is said to have paid 10000
sesterces for Il single gray mullet.-
London Mail.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
MISS sTANHoPE GAVE ONE LOOK AT THE
TALL MAN

the sidewalk the footman threw open
the door. She stood for an instant, as
If thinking, and then, turning quickly,
she went back into the vestibule, where
the child was still standing.
"Will you come with me a minute?
Out of the crowd" she added hastily
as the girl faced her with surprised
eyes and an unchildlike, repelling look
on her thin face.
"Will you step into the carriage?
Please do. l want you to tell me
something, and it is SO very cold"-
The girl seated herself on the luxu-
rious cushions, the young lady fol-
lowed, and the inwardly disguised
footman closed the door.
Twill you tell me your name and
where you livey" the lady questioned
gently.
The child regarded her earnestly.
Depends on who you are and what
you want. You amt charity worker
nor slum visitor?'
The young lady smiled understand
ingly.
my name is Margaret Stanhope, and
l live on Commonwealth avenue. You
you spoke of Tommy"
The girls face softened.
Eyes; he's my brother. NV name is
Maggie Taylor, and live on Burnham
street." adding with return of her
former manner, "but it amt Stun
street, and don't want no charity"
Miss Stanhope smiled radiantly.
But do, Maggie. am so glad our
names are the same. l need Just what
you do not-charity. Tell me some
thing about Tommy" She fingered
lovingly over the name. "Why did you
pray for tree for him?'
Because he's sick. He's only twelve,
and he works in an Office, and his boss
is away. and Tommy took sick after
he'd gone. Tommy feels sure that IL
he was here he'd send his wages to
him Just the same. for he's good boss
and awfnlly kind to everybody, but the
other man-his pardner--is. different"
Maggie" said Miss Stanhope ear.
nestly, II wish you'd help me to have
happy Christmas. / am all alone in
the world. without any one to care for
me. and l want to do something for
some one-for some one named Tom
my. because--because six months ago
/ did wrong and cruel thing to some
one by that name. 1t would help make
my Christmas happy II you would let
me arrange tree for your Tommy.
Will you?''
The girl drew long breath.
1T amt charity7' she asked doubt.
fully.
mot to You nor to Tommy" answer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
!: FOR TOMS
$500 Bore Good Fruit
By OHIO .. sENcA

[CcsYright. 1904, by Ohio B. Senegal
= MOST wonderful and gorgeous
AZ Christmas tree stood. in the
"a window of the great store of
Warden & Joyce. All day a
constantly changing throng Of small
admirers exclaimed at its magnifcence
and registered extravagant wishes be-
fore It,
Children richly clad and full Of JOY
GUS anticipations, children in comfort
less rags, who knew Christmas only BY
the sight of the happiness Of others,
stood side by side and gazed with long
ing eyes at the bewildering array Of
costly gifts and brilliant decorations.
A small girl Of twelve or fourteen,
with face unnaturally old and sharp,
unsmiling eyes, critically examined the
tree in silence. Up and down, from
side to side. her keen gaze wandered
II bet it's empty at the back" she
finally muttered.
Poor child! Her brief experience had
already taught her the unreality and
falsity Of many glittering things. She
stepped quickly into the vestibule where
she could see that part of the tree away
from the window. A sudden Joy flashed
into her face.
Its true-that tree is true" she
whispered eagerly. 1.-The back is as
good us the 'front.'
She hesitated an instant and then
raised her clasped hands beseechingly.
Cod" she cried, "send me tree for
Tommy"
Her intense longing made her voice
sharply imperative, and the first word
struck harshly on the ear Of richly
dressed young lady who was passing
close to her.
You mustn't swear, childv she ex-
claimed hurriedly.
II wasn't swearing" the girl an
swered calmly, without resentment IL
was praying for tree for Tommy"
An elegant carriage waited at the
curb, and as the young lady stepped to
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07

ed Miss stanhope joyously, "but it will
be to me-"
For Tommy Sake" murmured the
tBiTl HssentinglF.t 3 ar ia
;ss Tor TOMS sake" echoed Miss Stan
hope tendery.
Is The unbending footman was still
more disguised when he was directed
to make another round Of the stores,
and his bearing was absolutely frigid
when he was required to carry most
s'unbecoming load of bundles up the
stairs to the little home ON Burnham
street. That the indignity of good
sized tree was laid upon him also re-
quired the concentration of all his
thoughts upon the generous wages
Miss Stanhope paid to enable him to
endure the present situation
Il keep house for father and Tom
N.Y." whispered Maggie, leading the
way. "Tommy's in the kitchen. left
him there in the big chair cause it's
warmer. Well take all these things in
here"-opening the, door of neat sit
ting room-"and when we get the tree
fixed TIL push him in in the chair.'f
I Surely never before was a tree SO
quickly made to blossom and bring
forth fruit, and it was true" tree,
with gifts on every side.
Maggie surveyed it with joyful pride,
her thin face losing its careworn look
and becoming almost childlike with
N,ycI Nr
Miss Stanhope," she whispered posi-.
lively, prayers are answered. know
it now
Always, In the way he thinks best, )"
answered Miss Stanhope earnestly,
adding in her heart, Lord, believe
help thou mine unbelief!''
"I'll bring Tommy in now" Mag
gle said, and went softly out to the
kitchen.
She returned almost Immediately
His boss is there!." she exclaimed
excitedly. He got back yesterday.
Amt he awfully good to come SO soon
to see Tommy? Tommy looks better
already. The boss IL push him In
They both turned toward the door
as it was opened, and a big armchair
with the sick boy in it was pushed
carefully over the threshold.
Miss Stanhope gave one look at the
tall man behind the chair and startea
forward.
This is Tommy's boss" began Mag
gle, mindful of her duties as hostess
but the greeting of her two guests quite
disconnected her, for Tommy's boss
caught the aristocratic Miss Stanhopt
in close embrace, while Miss Stan
hope cried penitently, "Oh, Tom, Tom
have been so sorry, and have want
ed you sou
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
A Rec,ne For plum Pudding.

Crumble pint Of breadcrumbs from
the center of stale loaf and pour over
them cup Of scalded milk; when cool
add three-Quarters of a cup of sugar,
teaspoonful of salt and the yolks of
four eggs beaten together; chop half
pound Of suet and thoroughly mix with
it half pound each Of raisins, cur
rants and almonds; add teaspoonful
each Of cinnamon and nutmeg, third
of teaspoonful each of cloves and
mace and the whites of the four eggs
sttfly beaten: serve with hard sauce.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
The Gas and Oil Man

Who drives along the streets each day..
Delivers oil along the way,
The best of goods for honest pay?
JOHN BAKER.
Who handles more than just one grade
OF kerosene and amt afraid
To give the best for prices paid9
JOHN BAKER.
Who brings the goods right to your door
AS cheaply as another store,
And serves the people. more and more?
JOHN BAKER.
Who has for sale the latest can,
Built on the most convenient plan,
The best thing yet for any man9
JOHN BAKER.
And who'll be glad to show toyou
The can, and let you look it through
And see precisely what twill do?
JOHN BAKER.
In short who is it drives about
With oil and gas along the route,
The gas some people can't put out?
JOHN BAKER.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
ENCOURAGEMENT.

Jack (bitterly)-.I suppose that young
Richman who comes to see you so
often will give you such an expensive
Christmas gift that you won't want the
trifling present can afford to buy
you?
Marie (coyly)-No think you had
better save your money for-er-future
contingencies, Jack.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-07
Chri.,mu. Time. In pixie.

Oh. Christmas come ter de lam err cotton
Bet you 'twon't be soon forgotten
Look away,
Look away,
Fer de Christmas times in Dixie!
Don't keer eff de weather fair or murky-
Big fat possum en- goblin turkey
Look away,
Look away,
Fer do Christmas times in Dixie!
Frank Stanton In Atlanta Constitution.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-11
WON'T PAROLE
WITHOUT RULES
PETITION FROM HAWAII HAS TO
AWAIT THE FORMAL ADOPTION
OF RULES.

a petition for the parole of a prison
er named llama has been received by
Governor Carter from Hawaii, with
the endorsement of prison commission
ers. The prisoner in question is serv-
ing the last half of three years for
attempted rape, but is endorsed as a
deserving character.
The application will be turned down
pending PRONUNCIATION of formal rules
for carrying out of the parole law. The
act allowing paroles of prisoners pro-
vides that such paroles Snail ne in ac-
cordance With riles to be adopted with
the approval of the governor, and as
yet no such rules have been made. At
torney General Andrews is at work
upon them and will soon submit a
draft to the goyerno. for approval