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Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Judge Meeks, who has been
with us for the last four weeks,
is one of the most patient
and dignified jurists that ever
graced a judicial bench, He
is clever, accommodating, just
and impartial in all his rulings
His friends in Randolph county
are numbered by the hundreds,
and it might not be out of order
to say that we all love the judge
because he is common and
treats all classes of people alike.
The least that can be said of him
is that he performs his duties with
grace and dignity. y.-Pocahontas
Star.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The Sharp County Record re-
cords some sharp things about
Randolph countys extensive
court do ,kets. We'll, few en-
terprising citizens of tkis county
and a lew jovial fellows Of Law
renee county, who come over the
bridge to engage in a social game
of craps, do make little business
for our courts, but that only
shows the responsibilities of our
county; while the soil (?) in Sharp
county is too poor to raise a dis
turbance on, and a game OF craps
up tn re in the rocky hills would
lock as sickly as their humble bee
cotton or switch cane corn. -Po-
cahontas News Herald.
The News-Herald needn't get
wro tn, and it is not out Of place
to say that Sharp county is as
proud of its w-abidlng citizen
ship as the News Herald is of
Randolph county's criminals.
The N. H. is bilious, but then
everybody is bilious in its land OF
mosquitoes, snakes and stagnation
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
First Pension To Widowed Mother.

The Confederate Pension board
has just allowed the first pension
under the new law which grants
a pension to the widowed mother
of a Confederate veteran who
leaves no widow. The only ap-
plication received for an allow
ance of this kind came from Mrs.
Phoebe J. Casey, of Boxley,
Newton county. The law pro-
vides only $50 but the board
would as readily have allowed
S100 if they had had the auth or
ity. Her father, two brothers,
husband and son, Isaac H.
Casey, were killed during the
war. Her home was burned, and
her property all taken from her.
She raised a family Of seven chill
dren to maturity.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
Capital Punishment.

Utah is the only state in the Union
where criminals condemned to
death are allowed to choose be-
tween hanging and shooting as
the measure of their execution.
In all other states where the
death penalty is inflicted the
state allows neither the prisoner
nor the court any discretion as to
how it shall be administered.
Two states, Wisconsin and
Michigan, have abolished capital
punishment. Kansas has a
provision that the condemned
man remain in prison until the
governor signs the death warrant.
AS no Kansas governor has ever
signed such a document, the
effect is that of life sentence for
murderers.
Electrocution is the legal mode
Of death for criminals in New
York and Ohio. In all other
states, except those mentioned the
extreme penalty Of the law is car
ried out by hanging.-Ex
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

j. T. Rapalle, once a wealthy
broker, was admitted to the poor
house in New York last week
He chased dollars, and in his
eager desire to become richer,
lost what he had. Many men
count the accumulation of dollars
the real pleasure Of life, but the
man with such notion doesn't
really live; he exists s-for dollars.
We imagine hell will be fuller Of
lovers than fiddlers.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

A prominent county examiner
of Arkansas makes the following
suggestion: ga school for d.
rectors ought to be established by
law, and they be required to at
tend 'hree times year, or at
least quarterly examinations, and
there drilled in their duties ard
how to make out reports and per-
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
form accurately all requirements
under the law"

Here is an example of obedi-
ence rarely witnessed in hus-
bands:
Chicago, Aug. 12.-Joseph
Garron returned home intoxicated
yesterday and his wife told him
to jump into the lake and drown
himself. Gall right" said Gar
ron; "I'll just do that.
He did.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
Meeting Postponed.

On account Of the rigid quar-
antine regulations now in force
in this state and the consequent
hindrance to travel, the meeting
of business men to discuss the
insurance situation, which was to
have been held in Little Rock
the latter part of this month, has
been postponed.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

A politician advises the Far.
mers' Union to stay out of poll
tics, and Immediately fires in and
relieves himself OF a 120- minute
political speech for the edification
of the members. The politicians
had better give the Unions a
chance to stay out of politics.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The negro Republicans are 60
ing to raise a stink if they don't
get some Federal positions. The
negro Republican is getting out
of his place, His place is in the
voting ranks, and the white
brethren will look after the pie.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

According to the Telephone,
DR.. c.. A. Davidson of Black
Rock has found a cabbage snake.
Evidently, but we'll not say
anything more.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

They are still after Senator
Adams to resign, but Adams
won't. Adams seems to think
that since his restitution of that
S100 he has undone AL the pros
titution connected Herewith.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Rel re3entative Geo. F. Chap
line of Monroe county, who was
recently fin ed S25 for conspiracy
is lecturing on "Troubles and
Triumphs. From the criminal
court to the lee ture platform IS
no infrequent occurrence these
days.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

John D. Rockefeller threatens
to give fifty millions more to the
University Of Chicago. And it
is said Chicago does net consider
the Rockefeller coin tainted.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Says the Hot Springs Sentinel
Record: Garland county has a
few deputy sheriffs who consider
their commission as of value only
as it gives them the right to carry
big gun. These commissions
should be called in at once"
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

If any of our readers wish to
buy the far famed -eating
octopus, the round lap bale outfit,
they might appear in front of the
Clarendon court house on Sep
tember 1st, 1905, and put in a bid
Clarendon Sun.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The Lonoke Democrat is the
only paper in Arkansas conduct
ed exclusively by ladies. Misses
Willie and Susie Hicks preside
over the destinies of the Demo-
crat, and do it well.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Tom Watson's is one of the
best magazines of the kind in the
country. The fact that Watson
is Populist does not prevent his
being one Of the most vigorous
and best public writer's.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The battleship Kansas was
launched last Saturday. Your
Aunt Carrie Nation did not break
the bottle of champagne over her
bows, the ships bows we mean.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Editor Robbins of the Jones'
bore Times Enterprise says he
intends to stay sober in the fu-
ture, and that reminds ne that
the water wagon is a darn good
roosting place.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

A negro was burned at the
stake at Dallas, Texas, one day
last week, and the Cape Cod pa
pers got busy Immediately,
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The yellow fever liar is abroad
in the land, and many towns in
Arkansas are kept pretty busy
denying the existence of the
plague within their limits.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
The Candidate.

And now the willy candidate
Does roam about the land,
And grasp the weary voter by
His sturdy, strong right hand
But when the votes are in the box
And totals all are taken,
'Tis not the sturdy voters hand
But the voter that is shaken.
--Ex.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The state of Texas will next
month offer for sale six million
acres of land in small lots to act
ual settlers. Texas has lots OF
people and wants more.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Perhaps it would just tickle
Governor Davis to death if Hon.
S. Brundidge should supplant
Mr.. Berry as a senatorial candl-
date.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

A lawyer by the uncommon
name of Brown is said to be about
to get in the race for governor.
Can Mr.. Brown find room?
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The White County News is au-
thority for the statement that
Editor Craig of the Newark Jour
nal has seen a eight" and will
support Gov. Davis.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Japan's demands startled Rus
sia. But that's not the first time
Japan has Jared Russia.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Here's hoping that Gov "Rob"
Taylor lays out Carmack over in
Tennessee.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Fulton county candidates have
begun to make their wants known
through the papers.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
Weber & Damme Wagons.

During the progress Of the erection of our new
store building, we intend Offering the people some
unprecedented bargains i'll all lines Of merchandise to
dispose of our stock We will make it very much to
the interest of purchasers of good goods to come to
this store to do their trading, and you cordially
invited to drop in al any time, examine our stock and
get prices
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Mr.. Bryan is favorable to
Joseph w. Folk for president in
1908. So arc lot of other folks.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

The report shows that there are
5,32l persons of school age in
Hot Springs county.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18

Circuit Court, Northern Dis
First -,.r,anday in January
July. Southern District
md Monday in February and
l|RNVS younty Court-Third Monday
b|NN January, April, July and Oc-
|R0|0k Ser. No County Court in the
AN <rthern District.
Probate Court-Northern Dis
(rictr Third Monday in March,
une, September and December.
yo0thern District-Second Mon
day ii March, June, September
Il md December.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
Going for Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh0ea
Remedy.

Don't put yourself in this man splace,
but keepa bottle of this remedy in yonr
home. There is nothing 50 good tor
Collie, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery and
Diarrhoea. 1t is equally valuable for
Summer Complaint and Cholera lnfan
tnn and has saved the lives Of more
children than any other medicine in use
When reduced with water and sweet
ened it is pleasant to take.
You or some one Of your family are
sure TO need this remedy sooner or later
and when that time comes you Will need
II badly You will quickly. Why
not buy IL now and be prepared for sacts
~ Emergency, Priee,25c.i large s.SA .SoS~
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
Directory.
DELICIOUS

Preaching at the Methodi 8
church second and third Sunday
in each month by Rev. W. 5
Southworth, pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock. O. c.
Shaver, superintendent.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
OFFI IRL

Congressional.
y :, Member of Congress End District.
10 s. BRUNDIDGE JR.
u Senatorial.
aMember State Senate, Second
E District. E. MCCALL.
Judicial.
Judge of the 18th Judicial Cir
cuit- j. w. MEEKs.
Pros. Atty.-T. |. HERRN.
County.
N tRepresentative-E. B. ANDREWS.
County Judge-J. W. SMITH.
Clerk &C. D. RITCHTE.
Sheriff &c. H. MATHENY.
rxeasurer-E. l.. DICKERsoN.
: lessor w. T. HORN.
J8urveyor-G. N. SIMPSON.
Sharp County record., 1905-08-18
EVENING SHADE, ARKANSAS.

N eREEMENTS OF LEASE, ACKNOWLEDGE
ments, afiidavits to accounts, Dispositions and
renewal Of mortgages taken Abstracts OF
Se Furnished. Bills Of sale, bonds for title,
1qus of trust-personalty and realty-deeds,
@it-claim, husbands, unmarried persons, wies
nd, warranty, with REIMBURSEMENT OF dover;
1por contracts, mortgages-real estate, chattl
srOp--and powers of attorney, written and
IkAoledged on reasonable terms.
d <Appticatons fer homesteads and pre- -empt tons s
d donations prepared and pICents procured
4Pplcatlons for redemption of lands from
~ and petitions to refund taxes enormously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
THIS IN WASHINGTON
INHUMAN TREATMENT OF wO-
MAN AND CHILD.
Landlady Performs Fiendish Act-Re-
lief Afforded by Charitable Or
ganization-Funds Received.

On Saturday policeman telephoned to
the Associated Charities that white wom-
with little child was in a suffering
condition of extreme neglect in little
room in Northwest Washington. Her ep-
portunities for employment had been di-
ninished by the unusually early, long-con-
tinued cold weather, and she mad been I'M
able to pay her rent promptly. The land
lady had finally taken away the woman S
bed and bed clothing, her trunk and all
her personal clothing. She had KIN ,cked
down the stove pipe. broken the lamp AMI
taken the room door off its hinges, so that
the woman and child had no protection
from the cold. The agent of the Associated
Charities made up a bundle of clothing Of
medium size from among the secondhand
garments sent in by various frienls She
went hurriediy to the house, clothed the
woman with underwear and warm outer
garments and Immediately helped her TO
find another furnished room. 1t was neces-
sary to move the woman that night and TO
pay one weeks rent for her In advance.
Groceries were also supplied, and the coal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14

would be the confidence his employer would
have in him, and he went to the plant
where he worked and got what money WAS
coming to him. This was after he had had
u conversation over the telephone with his
supposed new employer. The latters name
had been given to him as Mr.. Adams and
from the other end of the telephone Mr..
Adams assured him that everything was all
right. His other friend. Mr.. Roberts,
he called himself, arranged Whitley's mon
ey in an envelope and showed him how he
must put it in his pocket. 1t was while
this performance was going on that he
made the change and directed Whitley to
2CtS Massachusetts avenue northwest.
When Whitley found there was a vacant
lot where the number ought to be he felt
that he had been duped. He opened the
envelope and made certain that his money
was gone. Then he called on the police
and told of his experience. Last night he
visited police headquarters and related his
story to the detectives. While he regrets
his loss he said he would profit by his
experience and would take better care
of his money in the future. He returned
to his former place of employment and
was put to work again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
MRS. HALLS MIRACLE,
Experiences Similar to Thi, Have DC.
CasiOned Considerable Comment i'm
Washington.

Few women are better known In Lockport. " Y
than Mrs. Pattie d. Hall. she belongs to one OF
the best families and has large circle of friends
and acquaintance. In recent interview Mrs.
Hall said:
1.-The experience have been through In the last
two years seems like miracle. was badly on
that life seemed almost uncomfortable, and my deaf
increased that could scarcely hear any
thing. The sufrocaton in my chest and the indi-
gestion caused by my catarrh produced very severe
suffering. I had five different physicians. bought
everything that anybody recommended TO me- but
finally gave up in despair.
lone day my miiliner asked II l had ever
tried Hyomei. l began the treatment. and can
thankfully testify that Hyomef does cure this
terrible disease Since using 1t my hearing IL
greatly improved. and the only time 1 have any
catarrhal trouble is when take cold. / then
Hyomci. and always get instant relief. My friends
aud acquaintance marvel at the change in my
health and hearing
Hyomei has made many cures OF catarrh. and. In
connection with Hyomei balm of catarrhal deaf
ness in Washington. Similar experiences to that
of Mrs. Halls have created a large sale for Hyo
mel with Henry Evans.
The complete outfit including the inhaler ccstI
but 81. while extra bottles but so cents Ash
Henry Evans to show you the strong guarantee,
under which he sells Hyomei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
COLORED MAN ROBBED
ABRAHAM WHITLEY VICTIM. OF
ENVELOPE TRICK.

The men who have been playing the en-
veIope trick in this city this winter made g.
good haul yesterday, getting S437 in cash
from Abraham Whitley, colored, who lives
at 12O6 10th street northwest. Whitley was
made to believe that he would get a posi-
ton better than the one he had, and he did
not hesitate to produce all the cash he had
in order to prove his standing in the COM
munity. This money was placed in an en-
velope and the colored confidence men eX-
, changed envelopes with Whitley, who later
found nothing but some blank paper in his
envelope, while the swindler had his money
1t has been but short time since Benjamin
Hail. another coiored man. lost so in the
same manner.
Whitley is employed as fireman at the
plant of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company, and received a salary of $50
a month. He frequently did extra work.
and earned $40 or So additional during the
course of month. Because he had a good
position he did not seem anxious to make a
change when spoken to by q stranger Sum
day night when he left his place of employ
ment and started toward home The man
strolled along with WMtleNyuntil he was
near the entrance to his house. Just as they
We're about to part another colored man APP
preached and wanted TO know If he would
like good-paying position. Whitley an
Swered in the negative, bur was willing to
COnSluer the matter Wnen told tHdt ne WOulu
receive 80 month and would be in a posi-
ton to earn few extra dollars each month.
He was told that he would have charge of
q club room and that he would be furnished
with living rooms If he desired them.
Showed His Manay.
The intended victim thought it was worth
while considering the proposition and
agreed to meet the colored man yesterday
morning. They met and Whitley had his
money ready to show that he was a man
of responsibility, He had been told that
the more money he could show the greater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
The Associated Charities.

In response to recent urgent appeals the
Associated Charities has rec lived the fol-
lowing contributions which have been
sent to Mr.. John Joy Edison. treasurer, at
S11 G street, or at Mr.. Edson's place Of
business in the Washington Loan and
Trust building:
Mr.. w. A. Yates. 81: cash, 81: cash. 81;
Mr. E. j. Newell. 81; Mr. and Mrs. Henry
E. Pellew $2o; Mr.. William E. Abbott, ~ :;
Gen. Henry w. Closson, So; Mr.. F. q. Cold
rem, IS; Mr.. Joseph Church. $40; MIS-
Louisa A. Crosby, So: Anheuser-Busch
Brewing Company. sos; f. ]. and E.. 81;
Mr. Herbert NJ. Wilson. 50: Capt. and Mrs.
Richard Rush. 81: Mr.. William W. Dodge
50: J. w ", 30 cents: Mr.. E. H. Droop, so;
M L., 81; Washington stock exchange
800; Mrs. R H. G., 81; Nj. b. Sperr 81; A.
J. B., 81; Charlotte c. Ferry, $40; IL. E. e.,
$3.50; for charity. 81
Mr. John F. wilkins. treasurer OF the
Citizens Relief Association. announces the
receipt of the following contributions, which
have been sent in response to recent APP
peals sent out by MI Corcoran Thom,
chairman of the finance committee:
Rev James H. w. Blake, 81; Mr.. A.
Crane. jr, 50: N. E. w. 81; Mr.. r. G.
Fauntleroy. 81; C. A. w. So Mr. Lorin NJ.
Saunders. So; Mr.. w. E. De Reimer. 3;
Miss Lizzie Boyce. s.: Mr.. Harry Epps.
$3.50: Mr.. E. ]. McQuade, s.; Miss Edith T.
Rockhill. So: Mrs. Jennette Lehman. $40;
Miss Isobel II. Lehman. $40; Mr.. Luther F.
Hall, s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
HEART DISEASE CAUSES DEATH.
Miss Murrell Expires While on Way to
Place of Employment

Miss Julia Murrell. fortytwo years old,
who lived at 1916 New Jersey avenue north
west died suddenly this morning while on
her way to the government printing office,
where she was employed in the press room.
She was near New Jersey and New York
avenues when she was stricken and she was
at once taken to the Augusta fats. where
she died in a few minutes.
Miss Murrell was a native of New York
She came here about twelve years ago and
has since been in government employment
Coroner hewitt viewed the body and gave a
certificate of death from heart disease. The
body was afterward removed to her late
nome. from where the funeral will take
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
COURT HOLDS Correspondence
Senator Mitchell's Former Partner
Turns Over Important Letters

PORTLAND. Ore, February IA sub
poena duces tecum has been issued by the
United States district court and served on
Judge A. ii. Tanner United States Senator
John Mitchelfs former partner, directing
MN to produce all the correspondence be-
tween him and Senator Mitchell relative to
frederick r. kribs. for whom it is all
ieged the firm of Mitchell & Tanner acted
as attorneys, and for receiving an alleged
bribe. for which Mr.. Mitchell was indicted
by the federal grand jury February 8.
Judge Iahner at once obeyed the writ and
the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Women at a Luncheon.

The Washington Chapter of the alumnae
of the "Womans College of Baltimore"
held their regular reunion at the Hotel
Richmond on Saturday.
\ short business meeting was held, fol-
lowed by very enjoyable luncheon
Mrs. Roberts of Baltimore and Mrs. Rosa
of this city guests of honor.
Those who attended the luncheon were:
Mrs. Peck. Miss Dean. Mrs Hardy Misses
Mildred Dean. Ross. Georgette Ross. Stone.
Wallace. Cranston, Genevieve Holman,
Anne Webster and Lizzie Magee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Decides to Give No Ball.

meeting of the Firemens Relief Asso-
citation was held last evening at No. II
engine house. The members voted to aban
don the idea of giving ball this year be-
cause of the difficulty encountered in
curing the necessary funds. Heretofore the
custom of the association has been to give
an annual excursion. Brief addresses were
made by several visitors present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Irish Nationalists' Campaign.

LONDON, February H.-At meeting OF
Irish nationalists in the committee room oil
the house of commons today, presided over
by John Redmond. il was decided to at
once commence an active campaign and
move amendments to the address in reply
10 the speech from the throne on the sub
)ects of home rule. Catholic universities
and the Irish land act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Overdue Schooner Reached Norfolk.

SpcoIHI DispHteH 7" Ihe Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, February 1.-THE three
nasted schooner Bayard Hopkins, from Sa-
yannah Ga. to New York, lumber laden,
three weeks overdue and believed to have
foundered at sea. arrived here today after
thrilling experiences of Captain Thorkleson
and crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-14
Amendment No Reflection.

1t is in no sense reflection upon the
President OF the Secretary of State to
have a treaty amended by the Senate. Six
ratification and on several occasions the
changes have been made at the request of
the President because of he or the Sec
rotary of State having discovered reasons
why a convention should be changed or al
tered.
And in this particular case every senator
has disclaimed all intention of throwing
doubt upon the honesty and wisdom Of
Mr.. Roosevelt in connection with arbitration
They not certain, however. of his
successors, and consider it imperative
as well as their own prerogatives- Further
more, the other nations interested under
stand the limitations of our Constitution
and politics, and they know why this
in monarchical countries do not approve
a division of responsibility. They object to
many other features of our system of gov
eminent. For example, the London Spec
tator declares that "the power of the SEN
ate in foreign affairs is too little or too
great. 1t should either be deprived of the
power of veto in the matter of trea ties, or
else be regarded as the treaty making pow
er with which ambassadors should deal
directly and to whom they should even be
jointly accredited. 1t is useless to carry
out delicate negotiations with the execu-
tive if they are to be Immediately vetoed by
the Senate"
The French constitution is even more rigid
than that of the United States. Under
article VIII all treaties and arrangements
with foreign powers concerning peace, COM
merce, finance and the personal property
rights of French citizens, must be sub
mtted to both chambers instead of to the
senate only as in the United States.