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The Springdale news., 1905-03-10

III every respect. Senator Butt referred to the tedious task of re- maining the past sixty days in the capital city, where they felt at times they were not welcome. Daughter. The members were glad to be welcomed here.
 Representative Eldridge of Woodruff county said lie came from country and and a land of cotton, mules and negroes. Daughter.
 Representatives Bowen, Row land and Meade delivered short addresses. Mr. Meade expressed to the faculty and citizens the re- grets of Speaker w. w. Cate at not being able to come.
 Representing the board of trustees of the university, Hon. Jerry C. South addressed the as semblage for thirty minutes, set ting forth the needs and require ments of the university, and spoke in glowing terms of the school under the supervision of Dr. Hartzog and his able corps of teachers, numbering forty, and the 800 students. The books of the school were open for lnspee- ton and he wanted them to see for themselves and ask any ques- tions they wanted to as to what they were doing in all the various departments.
 The excursionists visited the chemical building, engineering hall, machine shops and dairy, where each one was given d cheese sandwich and witnessed the making of butter and cheese.
 The dining hall at the dormito- ry was decorated and sumptuous meals were served. Judge Till man was introduced as one of the ex-members of the legislature, who was the author of the Sepa- rate coach law Ex-Senator K. J. Wilson delivered a short address at the o'clock dinner, and a number of speeches were made by the representatives, and senat tors.
 Representative DuLaney ad- dressed the public school children and teachers from the balcony of the dormitory. Several hundred pupils, teachers and Supt. J. C. Mitchell marched through the campus, led by the brass band. Most of the crowd enjoyed drive over the city, and at 6 o'clock the excursionists left for Eureka Springs, where they will remain until tomorrow night. A num- Der of prominent citizens were here from Rogers, Bentonville and Eureka Springs.
 1 A number of representatives pledged the university their sup port for the needed appropria- tion to carry on the work of the institution.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10

We are always reminded of our mis fortunes when there is no means of helping ourselves. An Iowa man has just made the statement that he used to carry eggs to market and sell them for cents dozen in trade and an Arkansas farmer easily recalls the time when he exchanged eggs for } cent calico at a dozen a yard.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10

All records for continuous and combined service in congress and in the senate were broken by Sen- ator William B. Allison of Iowa, Feb. 10th. He has been in the senate 31 years, II months and 14 days and in congress 40 years, lacking just two weeks. Senator Allison first took his seat in the senate March 4, 1873. He has served continuously ever since EX.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
At Eureka Springs.

Eureka Springs, March A. The Arkansas State Special, con- sisting of the Pullman and ac- cessories, and bearing the mem- bers and officials of both houses of the Legislature, accompanied by their wives, numbering in all
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

Il. E. Church, South-ServIces every (nday at II d. m except first: and Dry Sunday evening except third. E. M Burrow, pastor. Sunday pool at 9:45 a. m. J. P. Denver, su- flntendent.
 Christian Charch-Sunday School at oa m. W.L. Fisher, superintend- first Baptist Churcq-ServiceS ev- Sunday, morning and evening. Ayer meeting every Wednesday Rht Young peoples prayer meet every Friday night. Ed. J. A. pith, pastor Sunday School at 9:45 m, D. Christian, superintendent. Primitive Baptist Services every ond Saturday and Sunday at Il a. Eld. J. k. Loving, pastor.
 First NJ. E. Church-Services every nday morning and evening. Sun School at 9:45 a. m. Epworth ague every Sunday at 6:30 p. m a!er meeting every Thursday even Rev. c. k Draper. pastor. l. Nlckerson, superintendent
 prlng City Lodge No. 90, K. of P. eS every Monday night. w. k. epson, C. c. Lee Henry, K. of R. Pprlngdale Lodge No. 316, F. X. A. Meets first Friday night after full on In each month. J. P. Denver, VI. Walter DodSOn, sec.
 prlngdale Camp No. 27, W. o. W, aeets every first and third Thurs nlght of each month. w. o. Scar C' c. NJ. D. Lichlyter, clerk. horm Rank, W. E. Long, capt.
 0. U, W. Lodge, No. 3o-Meets second and fourth Wednesday Ens In each month. w. M. Sweeney, ". J. F. EvinS, recorder.
 Ppprlngdale 2 Encampment No. g, | '. F;-Meets every Friday nigh, Iepe Friday night on or after the moon in each month.
 F. B. YOUNG, c. P
 LEE GREGG, Scribe. 2, E. E. Hayes Post No. 10. Meets saturday in each month at 2 p ,a,. '. W: Wells, commander, U. J .ett, adiutant.
 a. s.S M Era Lodge No. 36 1. o. o. F. " tuesday nights ot each week.
 JACK HEWITT. N. G.
 $. N. HAXToN, Sec.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
A Safe Cough Medicine for Children

In buying cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Chamberlain Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is al- ways sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whoop- ing cough. For sale by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
To Cure . Cold in Ono Day.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUI. NINE Tablets. All druggists refund the mo ney if It fails to cure. k. w Groves signature is on each box. 25c. Oct. II, Tyr.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
rouRTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

andge-J. N. Tillman.
 Prosecuting Attorney-J. $. Naples fourt meets fourth Monday in briI and October.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
Our Friends, tho Druggists.

It is pleasuse to testify to the gen erallY high character of druggists. But because of the few exceptions to the rule it is necessary to caution the pubic against limitations of Perry Davis's Painkiller See that you get the right article, the soothing, help full Painkiller that was used in your family before you were born. Don't be talked into buying substitute. There is but one Painkiller, Perry sDavis'.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
ELEVENTH cHANcERY DISTRICT.

audge-T H. Humphreys.
 Court meets second Monday in Feb
 ary and August.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
DIRECTORY.
STATE E.

 r rovernOr-Jeff Davis. Secretary of State-O. c. Ludwig. Il *ndltor-A. k. Moore. f freasurer-H. c. Tipton. $ ttorney General-R. l.. Rogers. $npt Pubic Instruction-J. H. 5nemon. Hand Commissioner-F. E. Conway Commissioner Mines, Manufactures { Agriculture-H. T. Bradford. # CONGRESSIONAL. Congressman, Third District-H A. @hsmore. @ JUDICIAL. SUPREME COURT. Thief Justice-J. NJ. Hill. 4 ssociates B. Battle, Carroll D Eod J. E. Riddick, E. A. McCul. In
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
CoUN ".

ktate Senator-J. w. Thompson. Representatives-J H. Mason, w. #Smpson, c. A. Hurst. Hudge-W E Williams. Sheriff Kit Philip, Bounty and Probate Clerk-B. F. ger Circuit Clerk and Recorder-G. A dgers. Treasurer R. +. Bell. Assessor H. HOlcomb. Surveyor-W. k. ROSSer. Coroner E. Swift. Examiner-M. F. Croxdale.
 TERMS OF COURT. Goantv-First Monday in January, bril, July and october. Probate-First Monday In March Inc. Septem Der and December.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10

Dr. Weaver's Treatment. Syrup purifes the biood Gerate heals skin eruptons
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
spRlNepAlE TOWNSHIP.

Dastices of the Peace-G. A. Graves D k. L. Atwood. Eonstable-Lee Phillips.
 CITY. Gayor-I. T. Lane. Recorder-C. L. Thompson. Qreasurer-W. A. Graves. Marshal Wyley Jones. Adermen-W. H. Searcy, J. NJ. kvitt, F. E. Young, c. G. Dodson, Ell Myers, Gity council meets second Tuesday Int in each month.
The Springdale news., 1905-03-10
coNCRE ESSiONAl
JUDICIAL.

Congressman, Third District-H. A.
 hsmOre.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

and Mr.. Jerome smiled a benign
smile.
Your newspapers are most in
teresting institutions. he continued
''The ones you call Yellow Journals
rise up and hit a man in the eye
when he first lands in America"
Weren't you accustomed to Amer
ican newspapers"
"a few But the ones 1 have seen
in London are not like those l find
most in evidence in New York. The
first 1 purchased after my arrival
had on it a number of great black
letters several inches in height. I
was quite confideu he President
had been assassin -t.l and war de-
clared between France and Ger
many. But when l examined it more
closely I found that it merely
told how one football team had con-
quered another. What size type
would they use if anything serious
occurred?"
Il gather you are not impressed
by the American style of journal
ism"
Mr.. Jerome hesitated. "of
course" he said. their vulgarity
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

ed yourself Jerum and was further
told that it hurt your feelings to be
addressed as Jerome"
The author of Three Men in a
Boat" smiled placidly. II have
heard something of such contro-
versy, but l don't know at all how
it started unless my press agent
be responsible.
Has anyone asked you your i'm
pressions of American" I demanded
"Oh, yes. They did that in New
York"
'T suppose the newspaper gang
met you at the steamer"
Yes" he said in his gentle tones,
there were about twenty reporters
on hand. but I was tired out and did
not talk"
Il don't imagine that feazed
them" l observed.
No" he said, lighting ciga-
rette. They quoted me extensively"
Was 1t your first experience with
New York's frenzied journalism?"
Moths is my first visit 10 the
United States, but have read with
great interest interviews with my
self published during former trips"
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

After apOlogizing for OBTAINING me,
which he explained was the result
of an upset railroad schedule. he
mentioned that he was quite sleepy,
being not altogether recovered from
a nap on board the train.
In that case. Mr.. Jerome. I said,
81 viii make the interview brief
want you to say enough to fill a
page. and the artist wishes to make
five or six sketches. We can accom-
plish all this in from twenty-five to
twenty-six minutes.
Mr.. Jerome blinked at me for
moment and then in his placid Eng
lish voice said: ''Will it take as
long as that?"
THAT does seem like a whole lot
Of time" I conceded. "If you are
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

and inordinate curiosity strike you
first, but later on you begin to see
a glimmering OF better things that
do not appear at first. For instance
am impressed by the way they
have banded together to fight cor
ruption-what you call graft But
your papers are like children. They
will grow up some day and be more
dignified, but at present their flip
pancy is what one might expect from
the Representatives they send out.
In England you see gray-haired re-
porters of grave demeanor. In
America l have met only beardless
youths, whose confident manner and
determination to make you talk
whether you want to or not, is quite
remarkable"
began to wonder if Mr.. Jerome
was getting personal. This reitera,
tion Of youth bothered me and even
the artist looked worried.
but, as I said, the papers will
grow up some day." he added gently.
81 fancy the prevailing style >of
journalism is in keeping with the
national spirit"
81 think. Mr.. Jerome" I inter-
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

feeling like that we might postpone
our chat until tomorrow morning"
And we did.
When I entered his room Wednes-
day morning he was preparing for
call at the White House and ex-
planned that he was so much rushed
with engagements he could only give
me twenty minutes. Wherefore I
piled him with rapid fire of ques-
lions that caused him TO blink at a
more than normal rate.
In the first place" l began, how
do you pronounce your name
Jerome or Jerum?''
Jerome, Of course" he replied.
"Why?"
Well. l have had various COM
munications alleging that you call
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

- - ~ -
ing the opening word of a sentences,
because I couldn't. I looked out OF
the car window every few minutes.
but all could see was a succession
of enormous bill boards advising the
use of various brands of liver pills
and tooth washes.
He had me on the hip there, so 1
hurriedIy changed to a safer sub
ject.
AS my enter3risingc contemporaries
in New York have made you say
pleasant things about their great
and glorious city" / said. feelingiy.
why cannot secure from you by
duress, or otherwise. a compliment
airy opinion Of Washington? You
see I am handicapped. Through a
foolish prejudice I only quote ny
vietims-don talk for them, you
know"
Mr.. Jerome looked politely incred-
ulous
Washington. he said land am
now quoting him word for world.
Washington is quite a beautiful
city. have always understood
that il was the most beautiful IN
the United States, and it certainly
compares favorably with any city in
Europe, / have visited And your
cIimats here is perfect
His kind words unnerVed NE. Il
cannot deceive you." exclaimed IN
a burst Of confidence. You have
struck unusually good weather for
Washington regretted the ad-
mission as soon as the words were
spoken. But after all he Will pass
through here again this winter.
Just one more question" I said.
as ars. Jerome tapped gently on
the door 10 remind her husband OF
their engagement with Mr.. Roose-
velt.
Isn't the time up?@ he inquired
hopefully.
INC" / said. consulting my watch
4 still have minute and a quart
er OF the twenty"
He sank back resignediy.
4 merely wish TO establish a few
points clearly" J explained. And
please remember, Mr.. jerome. that
this viii certainly be used against
you"
Il am prepared for the worst" /" he
said nervously. lighting a cigarette
TT is not as had as yo1 think.
said, soothingly But do you
solemnly declare that your name Is
pronounced Jerome?'
Il do
You were not born IN New York,
as the papers of that city assert ?"
I was not"
Being now in full possession Of
your mental faculties. you admit
that this is your first visit 10 Ameri-
ca-that you dc not intend to write
us up when you escape-and you
deny that you are a humorist2 Jot
this down, I said in an aside to
the artist, who was playing steno-
grapher to my Foxy Quiller, Its
most important"
4 admit it all" said Mr. Jerome,
extending his hand as an evidence
Of good faith, and, incidentally. 10
wish me good-by.
This is too much I muttered to
the artist as We staggered out into
the street. Thus" I explained to
him, as we plodded our weary way
homeward, thus does the twentieth
century shatter traditions. And he
calls himself an Englishman.
FRANK MORSE,
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

AnPeco dS ten minutes or the time
limit had lapsed, Il think you should
talk to me about humor-teH me
why you are funny-relate an anec-
dote that viii make me laugh, you
know, or something like that. It is
expected of you You are a profess
sional huniorist
He held up his hands in depre-
catory manner.
'Humor," he said, is too delicate
subject Like a woman's reputa-
ton it should not be discussed.
But you must confess you are a
humoristp
Against my will" he said sadly.
"A humorist sees only one side of
life. His mental vision is restricted.
1 wrote The Idle Thoughts of an
Idle Fellow" and by many it was
taken as a very serious work. When
Three Men in a Boat" appeared
they told me I was a humorist.
had no choice in the matter.
VIII you follow the time honorec
custom of writing a book when you
return 10 England ?"
4 do not expect to know enough
about your country. I should have
to spend six months here and go
back and think another six months
before I could form an opinion OF
the United States. l have seen
nothing of the country so far"
But you have travelled from New
York to Washington, and that gives
you an advantage over the English
man who writes his impressions or
the United States without having
passed beyond the ennobling in
fluence of more or less Greater New
York
True" said Mr.. Jerome, discard
ing his cigarette and placing his
finger tips together. True, / have
Travelled from New York to Wash
ington. but 1 have seen nothing OF
the country through which
passed"
The plot thickens. said. sitting
up and taking notice. IN heavens
name why haven't you?"
Because" he said with his eff
fective smile and his trick of repeat
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

y EROME K. JEROME'S child
like confidence in American
railroads caused me to cool
my heels for two hours in
the lobby of the Willard last
Tuesday night at time when I was
possessed of an almost irresistible
desire to see a vaudeville show.
I wired the celebrated English
humorist at Baltimore during the
afternoon that I desired a page in
terview, and set forth in my tele-
gram that ! would require merely a
half hour of his time, and would
furnish him written guarantee of
a painless operation. He telegraphed
back to meet him at his hotel at
nine-forty-five
It was exactly ten-ffteen when he
entered the lobby and received my
enthusiastic but subdued greeting
Evening journal., 1905-01-23
~. ...,.l N NJ ~. * 4 a. :

The soul Of the craftsman can ex-
press itself more fully and clearly in
tailoring than IN any other trade II
the tailor's thoughts are poetic, he can
issue pastorals in coiors that are
charmingly suggestive Of hillside or
meadow. foliage or waving grain. He
ran make HIS overcoats speak OF bleak
December. his dress suits Of frollc and
festivities, his frock coats Of dignity
and wealth, his cutaways Of self CON
tent and his sacks Of strenuousness,
and he can make his walstcoats Jingle
like llmericks. his trousers sing OF sun
shine or of rain and mud, his spring
suits chortle Of hope and Joy and his
summer suits prattle OF flowers. II he
Is an artist, he can make overcoat, un-
dercoat, wnistcoat OF trousers seem n
sensuous haze, a reverie In color. a
riot of action or a vigorous portrayal
OF conflicting emotions in a decimated
field Of desolation, and II he Is a mu-
sician he can impart to his sartorial
creations an expression that suggests
the bleating OF a lamb. the clashing OF
cymbals, the rattat OF a drum, the
ragtime movement OF a cGkewalk. the
wall Of despair. the shoutNof triumph,
the roar Of a lion or the bray OF an ass
--Sartorial Art Journal.
Evening journal., 1905-01-23
MfddIetOwn
Special to The Evening Journal

SIeCldl 70 Inc Evening Johlhdl.
NIiddletown. Jan. 23.-Miss f. Nora
Armstrong gave an enjoyable chahng
dish party on Saturday evenings, at
her home. corner Main and Cass
streets, in honor of her guest. Miss
Clendaniel of Delaware City. Among
those present were Mrs. John Arm
strong, Miss Mary II. Maxwell Miss
Lena H. Pleasanton. Miss Helen Cooke,
Miss Beth Nice. Miss Viola McWhor-
ter Miss Jean Metten, Miss Florence
Gill and Miss Bernice Metten.
Mrs. George Derrickson was in Phil
adelphia last week.
Miss Eliza p. Cochran has returned
to Elwyn, Pa, after a visit with her
parents here.
Mrs. G. Lindsay Cochran has re-
turned home from Philadelphia.
Irving Metten is home from Boston
for a ten days visit with his parents
here.
John J. Hoffecker Of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with his father.
Mrs. A. G. Pennington is home after
an extended visit with relatives in Will
mington.
Mrs. Joseph H. Mendinhall was here
last week.
Mrs. John Allen Of Philadelphia was
the guest Of friends here last week.
Evening journal., 1905-01-23
Surprise for Their Son

At their home in Brandywine Sum
init ON Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs.
s. II. Pointer gave a surprise party in
honor of their son. The time was
pleasantly spent in music and games.
Refreshments were served in abund-
ance.
Among those present We're: Misses
Fannie Hannum, Eva Clark, May Fish
er, Susie Haws, Charlotte S. McCay,
Sara Painter. May Maxim. May Rob
erts, Bessie Brittin, Letitia Roberts,
Efie Cheyney, Emily Crout, Lillian
Pyle Clara Maxim, Ethey Cheyney. Mi
IA Mendenhall, Eta BTittin, Alice
Wright. Mabel Cooley Sydney Brin-
ton, Emily Crout. Estella Brown, Wal
tier Painter. Duane II. Cornog, John
Grady. William Lees, Harry SteH, r.
NJ. Hepburn, II. A. Pyle, Lester Yeat-
man, Nelson D. Clayton Wellington
Cheyney. Fairman Shanpless. John
Brous. Alfred Brittln, Clarence Abel
Joseph Roberts. Thomas hughes, Char
ence Cook. Charles Halman. Robert
Hutton.
Evening journal., 1905-01-23
"Indians" Entertained

In Red Mems Hall on Saturday even
6ng members Of Lenape Tribe. No. s,
gave their first monthly entertainment
and there was a large attendance of
members and friends.
The Rev. r. A. ElwoOd delivered an
dntefestlng address. The program was
as Follows; Overture. by Lenape Or
chestra; recitation. by Miss Gladys
Behringer; baritone solo. by Matthew
Pettigrew; address. by the Rev. r. A.
Elwood; selection, by the orchestra;
sentimental John Srith; recitation, by
Miss Gertrude Donovan; comedy dane
ing. by DuRoss Brothers; tenor solo,
James MCCLELLAN; piano selection, by
Master George Kelley. bass solo, by
o. S. Appleby: selection. by orchestra;
solo, by Miss Elsie Dinsmore, accom-
panied by airs. Elsie Truman: recita-
hion, by Mass Bertha Donovan; recita-
ton, by Miss Naomi Black; solo. by
Miss Mildred Fentiman; piano selec-
ton, by Miss Honor.
The committee in charge of the en-
tertainmcnt was composed Of J. c. Bar
ber chairman; James b. Osborne, Rob-
ert II. Fentman, Walter Babcock and
Harry Stradley.
Evening journal., 1905-01-23
Social and Personal Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Willard and son
Of Lewes are visiting in this city.
Mrs. James Richards of SlSipton, Nd, Is
visiting in the city.
John Magahern has returned from
trip to Georgetown.
Lou Campbell and family have moved
here from Perryville.
Miss Laura Cooper is the guest OF Mrs
W. r. Postles in Camden.
Miss Ethel King is visiting Miss Nan
Smith in Elkton.
Miss Helen Ash is visiting Miss Mary
Jones in Dover.
Mrs. A. S. Webster Of Rehoboth is visit
ing in Wilmington.
Miss Elsie Joslyn is spending few days
in Philadelphia.
Robert c. Elliott, of near Bridgeville,
has accepted a position in Wilmington.
Mrs Daisy Cahll has returned from a
visit to Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Daniels at
tended a birthday dinner in Philadelphia
last night.
Mrs. Joseph Pyle of Kennett Square is
visiting the family Of Dr. Joseph Chandler
at Centreville.
John Speakman. who has been for twen-
ty-three years a clerk for the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company, was a Wis
itor in West Chester, Pa. on Saturday.
His father formerly kept a hotel at Dar-
lingtons Corner. Chester county, Pa.
Nj. and Mrs Paul Vanneman, of Ger
mantown, were the guests of Patrick
Freeman, of No. 1905 West Fifth street,
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1905-01-23
|. NJ. c. A. HELD MEETING
IN GARRICK THEATRE
Joshua Levering Talked on
the World Wide Work of
the Association

The first OF the mems gospel meet
tngs this season under the auspices of
the Young Mems Christian Association
was held in the Garrick Theatre yes
terday afternoon.
The meeting was conducted by
George f. Tibbitts, of Washington, ID.
c.. the Interstate secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
General Charles Bird presided and the
address Of the occasion was given by
Joshua Levering, a wealthy coffee mer-
chant OF Baltimore. He has recently
returned from a trip around the world
and yesterday he took for his subject
'The Worldwide Work OF the Young
Mems Christian Association" There
was a pleasing musical program given
and a full orchestra discoursed music
Mr.. Levering spoke OF the great
growth Of the association and how d
is world wide. He referred to the ear
nestness Of the Japanese and the Amer
lean secretaries who are now with the
Japanese army conducting numerous
Y. NJ. c. A. branches at the front He
also told how the crowned heads of the
world recognized the association as a
worldwide power and as useful h
serving all closes of men. The speaker
tried to impress those present with tho
fact that an association building was
badly needed in this city.
Next Sunday Mr.. Tibbitts viii speak
His address viii be illustrated with 15I
stereopticon views Of the work done by
the association.