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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-06
ACTRESS AND AUTHOR

Clara Morris. the actress once % prominent in emotional roles. has of late years taken ta writing. Miss Morris says of her book, life on the Stage" h vas calmly offered out of bound less courage and Itrfect ignorance; in her later Life of Star the author has arrived at or affects. a difhdence come of experience in ths literary field.
 Miss Morris in her time has known . lons procession of interesting people. chronicle sud chronicler both hold ones attention And rots the list the actress-author has put forth since taking her pen in hand: "A Silent Singer -Ny Little Jim Crow" Life on the Stage;" "A Paste Trouble Woman Life of . Star In additioo' Miss Morris has contributed to numerous period. icals; the Century. St Sieholas. North American Review. etc Her sketches have been syndIcafeS in the newspapers. and the star vho retired Into
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-06

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-06
1,hIe, sn Ei.laIaa,. seu,e.

Henry Felding has recently had . memorial tablet placed in the houss in which De and his sistsr saraA nvs4 n Bafh. EueInua
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
PROHIBITION IN MONROE
Does it pay?

gives following suggestion
hibtion Monroe county It says:
county saloons and scrip worth
dollar This without from license the
hundred dolarnd there
after the evidences indebted
This doesn't look like the needed the
ready argument the Clarendon has
prohibition have the best
system crossings and
reeousy financially the
0 any saloon Of equal population anywhere
The speaks only county
Bnkey given
think influenced by the idea
bring the first place Bney has
improved material the saloon than it
twice the same length Of time.
This
BsNKLEY Notwithstanding argument the and their friends
half houses Binkey would be vacant
less than 6 months after the saloons gone.
block the has
left Notwihand
during saloons Brnky about S4oooooo
nearly the additional
the II 10
public Improvements there has the 20 months
without Pretty claim but there not sloonst who
cessfuny contradict II.
Brink
signature that "saoons
Brky business there the ARGUS
would like to publish IT.
onge beyond shadow doubt that the saloon
the morals but the contrary
every brings and kinds
of and morality
WHY should not nkey people up
where the march of moral and
nghtenment9
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
Brinkley Property Chang.
ing Hands.

One Of the most important real es-
tate deals made in Brinkley residence
property for some time was the sale
|cf the w. K. Sims old home place
/ last week.
The home place property, now oc-
cupied by Mr. j.. D. Owen, was
bought by Druggist E. H. Converse.
Consideration, $3.50. Mr.. Converse
viii occupy itasa family residence.
The small dwelling just south Of the
Episcopal church was bought by Rev.
j. G. Harris as an investment-that
is what the clever preacher says atcut
lit, but there are coed guessers in
town Consideration. $1,000.
Another piece Of property to change
hands is the home place of Mrs.
Cooper southeast corner of north New
/ York Ave. and Pine Street. This
was bought by Dr.. o. B. Irvan, the
Dentist. Consideration. $40O.
Tins 1t Is that there Is scarcely a
week goes by that Brinkley property
does not change owners. which shows
that there's life and confidence in old
Brinkley's future.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
Election Officers Appointed.

The Board Of Election Commits
sioners for Monroe county met in
Clarendon. Tuesday, Aug. 28th. and
made the appointments appearing be-
low Of judges and officers for the
election Monday, Sept. 3rd:
JIM Dickson. of Brinkley, was ap-
pointed Special Sheriff Of the county
to take charge Of. receive and distri-
butte, the bzllots. poll books, ETC.. and
to act as sheriff in connection with the
election, Sheriff Jno. S. Black being
disqualified by virtue Of his candidacy
/; for re election.
. The following judges and special
/. officers for each Of the townships and
!, city wards in the county we're appoint
ed:
Brinkley township: W.K. Sims, H.
!. Stillwell and H. w. Westmoreland
judges; E. c. Brown, special officer.
| Brinkley. st. ward: E. L. Wood
fin. E. T. McCreight and Rich Har-
rold, judges; J. L. Ray, special officer
], Brinkley. 2nd ward: N. c. Allen
! J. A. Stoker and Ed jenkins, judges
Ed Holman, special officer.
Brinkley, 3rd. ward: w. w. Fort
r. c. L. Howard and and Amos
Sims, judges; W. D. Pugh, specia
5, officer.
Cache township: D. r. Meadows
j. M. Dooley and ELY Hamilton
judges; Ben Cooke. special officer
! Clarendon, lst. ward: Jack Nc
Cullough. j. B. Moore. Mark Elias
judges, j. S. Thomas. Jr. specia
officer.
/ Clarendon. End. ward: r. N
Counts, w. E. Brunson and Ed Var
Hunter, judges; special officer, H. c
Harris.
! Clarendon, 3rd. ward: S. w. Board
man, A. L. Smith and Jacksor
Brown, judges; special officer, ]. W
Allen.
Cypress Ridge township: E. l.
Harrison, ]. T. Hill, c. w. Evans
judges; E. w. Malone. special officer
Cleburne township: j. D. Parker
Melvin Hill and Henry Orange. judges
special officer, Whit Miles.
Duncan township: j. w. Lair, l.
G. Renfro and NJ Ketchum. judges
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
Your Vote Next Monday.

The only safe way, and aboutfhe
only honest way for Demo crat, who
voted in the Primary. is to 60 to the
polls on Monday and vote the straight
Democratic ticket as nominated. from
Governor on down to Magistrate an6
Constable. The men you are voting
for may not have been your choice.
but they are the choice Of the major
ity. Don't scratch a SINGLE one
show yourself true and loyal Demo-
crat-a good citizen by voting the
STRAIGHT ticket all the way thro and
when you come to the Amendment
and prohibition, let your vote register
on the side Of descency and good
government.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
Jeweler Neill's Fire in
Clarendon.

P. P, Neill. the clever Clarendon
Jeweler, and partner Of Neill & Blaine,
the Brinkley jewelers.. had the mis-
fortune to suffer severe fire loss in
his Clarendon establishment last week.
Thursday morning about 2 O'Clock
fire was discovered In tthe second
story or repair department Of his store.
Before It was extinguished the upper
story was total loss and much dam
age was done to the lower portion.
Speaking Of the loss being covered
by insurance the Sun says:
"The loss is fully covered by in
surance. Mr.. Neil's policy would
have expired on the day Of the fire
and he had expressed determination
not to renew it, Mr.. Bayne, of
Moore & Bayne. went to him and
argued him into renewing, otherwise
the loss would have beentotal''
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31

"Tudesco''. Men. ask Simmons
g. Shuts.
lEAMs WANTED to haul heading
bolts at G. & c. Switch. Apply to
Hurley & Ross. Brinkley. or their
foremen at &c. g.. c." Switch.
John Padgett. a prosperous farm
er Of near WheetIey. was in Brinkley
Tuesday. He has had considerable
sickness In the family several weeks
but All are convalescing now.
Geo. Gibson. who has been head
clerk for the Black Grocery Co. the
past two years or more, has rendered
his resignation to the company to
take effect Sept. /. He will then be-
come travelling salesman for the
Brinkley Grocery Co. Friend George
IS large enough to fill place Of large
dimensions. and his jolly temperament
and excellent business traits being in
IKE proportions to his avoirdupoise
there is no room to question his pros
poets for success.
There IS no use Of you Furnishing
yourself trying to see out Of those old
eye glasses. Just drop in and allow
Us 70 show you how perfectly we can
fit your eyes. Costs you nothing and
then # you take the glasses, they are
GUARANTEED. We are always here
to make the guarantee good.
NELL & BLAINE,
jewelers. & Opticians.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
~ inch Red Oak

WAIVED ~ inch Red Oak
Heading Blocks, must be free from
knots. worm holes, bird peck and
other bad defects $500 per cord at
Hurley & Ross factory.
Miss Ricie Simmons left Thurs
day for McCrory to attend school the
coming session. She will board with
her sister, Mrs. Will Jelks.
Miss Pearl Martin, a worthy
young lady Of Clarendon, is now en-
ployed as Stenographer for the Brink
ley Grocery Co.
Miss Emma Abramsohn is now
on duty at Henry Wolf & Cos big
store as cashier, vice miss Naples,
who has gone to her former home in
Cotton Plant.
Miss Ida Mcfarland came home
the latter part Of last week from Little
Rock where she was taken several
weeks ago by local physicians to be
treated for appendicitis. She is rap
Idly regaining her health.
Messrs w. and !. E. Deshazo,
OF Monroe. were business visitors in
this city Wednesday. They report
having had too much rain lately foI
the best advantage to crops. as web as
timber workers.
Attorney and Mrs. H. G. Strong
are at home from very satisfactory
health seeking visit to Armstrong
Spring. Mrs. Strong stopped in Des
Arc on The return trip tc visit relatives
| but came home Tuesday evening
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
Holly Grove Ball Team
Victorious.

Holly Grove defeated the first team
Of Helena In two well contested games
here Thursday afternoon. the score
being to S first game and S to 2
second game. Sutton. who did ths
twir..ng fer the locals. held the visitors
completely at his mercy during both
games and made rs Of them fight at
the air during both games. Calhoun.
the local short stop. carried off the
blue ribbon In the batting time. He
got hits out Of 2 times At bat.
Batteries for Holly Grove; Sutton
and Williamson: batteries for Helena. ].
Higgins end Hudson.
REPoR7ER.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
A Wife Wanted.

| am "a years old, weight $50,
height 8 feet 10 inches. ! am a
lover Of home. have no bad habits.
Wish to correspond with some refined
widow lady unincumbered. under 40
years old who wishes tc marry. that
owns her own property.
j. L. COMBS, r F. D. No. L.
Mason. Tenn
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31

Rev. T H. Paggett returned to
his nome in Memphis Wednesday af-
ter visit with his daughter. Mrs. W..
D. Glover. in this city.
Mr.. Hardin, his daughter, Miss
Lille. and younger son, Bunnie. were
the guests Of Mr.. Gus Simpson and
his sister, Miss Lila, the first of this
week. leaving Wednesday for their
home in McCrory.
Miss Una Naples. who has been
in Brinkley several months, employed
by Henry Wolf g. Co.. went to Cotton
Plant Wednesday where she will re-
side. We are sorry indeed to lose
Miss Una from our city.
Miss Ruby Mckinney. an affable
young lady Of Little Rock, returned
home last Saturday after very pleas
ant visit Of several weeks among
Brinkley friends, the guest Of Mrs.
Walter St Clair.
m. B. Smith brought some fine
specimen Of cotton stalks to town this
week. one of which measured over
seven feet high. Mr.. Smith says he
is confident much Of the cotton In the
same field will measure 8 feet.
A. Boysen, who has large hold
ings Of real estate in this part Of Ark
ansas, is expected from Chicago to-
morrow. He is opening up an office
in this city, in the Bank Of Brinkley
building.
Miss Ethel Wells, of St. Louis.
and Miss Willie Wells. Of Gregory,
we're guests Of their cousin, Mr. O. j..
Maddox, and family Wednesday
They left Thursday noon for Grays,
where they will visit relatives and
friends.
-Jno. w. Pope and wife visited
friends at DeView and McCrory from
Saturday over Sunday, and Mrs. Pope
left "Wednesday morning fora visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. X.
Weems, Guntown. Miss.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
special officer, Brit Ables.

special officer, Brit Ables.
Dickson township: G. N. Eve
P. A. Vautrain and w. F. BiRk
judges. special officer, v. B. Sain.
Eden township: n. N. Daniels,
A. L. Ross and H. J. Joyner. judges;
special officer. S. E. Fitzhugh.
Greenfield township: M. A. Haynes.
H. n. Thielbar, P. r. Anderson.
special officer, Theo. Harrison.
Hindmsn township H. w. Moody,
w. J. Peterson and Tony Ray, judges;
special officer. Jno. M. Stringfellow.
Jackson township: Jno. S. Wall. J.
II. Spery and Lige Davis. judges;
special officer, Sam Ables.
Keevil township: j. NJ O'Hare,
w. L. Dcnevan and L. Linscy, judges;
special officer, Geo. Hood.
Montgomery township: r. D. Mayo.
L. M. Robinson and Chas. Keehler,
judges; special officer. B. P. Jackson.
Jr.
Pine Ridge township: J. c. Haw-
kins, Frank Jennings and Jake Breed
ing. judges; special officer, Geo.
Johnson.
Raymond township: j. N. Turner,
w. H. Skinner and Sam Long, judges;
special officer, Tom Tracy.
Roe township: w. v. Powell,
Wallace Hughes and Will Lockridge.
judges; special officer, j. D. Hamil-
ton.
Richland township: Davy Ander-
son, Jap Byers and Alb Davis, judges;
special officer. n. F. Moore.
Smslley township: Enoch Harts-
field, w. E. Stewart and C. c. Grider.
judges; special officer, Louis Suddeth.
The first named two judges in each
township are Democrats and the last
named is Republican, except where
the Commissioners did not know the
name Of any republican in township
then Democrat was appointed.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
Temperance Sermon.

Sunday night, at 7:45 O'Clock, Rev
H. B. Cox.wil preach temperance
sermon.
It's not the purpose of the sreake
TO berate anyone or speak so as to
give offense He wishes to argue the
question al ngJines of well established
principles.
A special invitation is given to
those who are not habitual church 60
ers. "Come and let US reason togeth-
er. is the invitation to everyone.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31

enry Pursley went to Little
"Wednesday to take run as
han on the Rock Island.
Hiss Blanche McCreight went
wport Tuesday to spend a week
friends.
Misses Ruth and Myrtle Craig
70 Little Rock Thursday morn
/ pleasure visit of . week.
Agents wanted to sell household
Icffice necessities. Write for
dialogue and terms. Southern
Is Supply Co., Mena. Ark.-8-
Tom Dunlap came home Wed
Py night from Barfield and is
hg his homefolks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dunlap and family.
Engraving Of all kinds. equal to
city engraver. done FREE Of
&c on all silverware. watches.
!. pins, etc. bought from NELL &
NE, the jewelers..
Henry Smith, manager for the
on plantation near Wheetley. was
Slness visitor In Brinhey Tues
He reports the rice crops doing
well, with the exception Of q
on which suffered for water on
unt of bad pumps.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
The City Transfer.

II 1t is hauling or tranfer work Of
any kind to any part Of the city, night
or day. teams and wagons, or any
thing in that line. we are 1T when It
comes to serving you. Reach US by
phone No. 1872.
GILLLsPlE & Son. Mgrs.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31

esco''
esco". Tudesco.
r. F. Milwee was tn
Tuesday en- route home rom
little Rock.
c. T. Hudson went 70 Car
esday to visit her brother
rovn, near that city.
b Gum is now employed on
Island road as = freight
out Of Little Rock.
Kirkland. one Of Bfin keys
nber buyers, was IN the City
Tuesday.
Nicely, a well known Wheet-
In. was in this city Wednes-
h l. P. Anderson, Of the
\ Public school. came up Mon
4 Trenton to prepare for the
Of his family here.
IS Margaret Wallace returned
" to her home in Monroe At
1T with Miss Tommye PeArce
sr, Mrs. Sallie Kahn.
~ not be ready for a position
many will open up this fall1
S Business College will pre-
i for those places. Write to
S BUSINESS COLLEGE. 80 N.
!, Memphis Tenn. THOMAS
LEY.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31

Liberal reward paid for return Of a
star-Iike shaped brooch. with diamond
in centre. surrounded with pearls.
Lost between my home and city. on
railroad. or on Cypress or Main
streets. MISS LOUISE NORMAN.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1906-08-31
kD PERSONAL NOTES.
k2oo Reward.

L. Nv me for the arrest and .
!. .rv " person stealing timber OIL
(nnnroe. ary Lee and ST. Francis
M. GAVIN.
Memphis. Tenn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24
SENT FLYING
BY COLLISION
WITH ELECTRIC

Two men riding 20 feet aloft on ma
nure wagon were sent flying over a fence,
the horses hurled 10 the ground and the
wagon considerably damaged as the re-
suit of the collision OF a Woonsocket cleo
tric last night on Charles street
The front end OF the car was stove In
and the wrecked had 10 tote IL away.
John CAIRO was driving the manure
team and with him was Edward H. Barry.
Both were picked up and carried into the
office of DR.. A. Heary 36S Branch avenue.
by officer William Delaney of the Second
station and George Kirk OF Lymansvlle,
who was passing in his automobile.
Barry was treated FOR dislocated hip
and bruises, and was assisted his home,
16 Commodore street.
CAIRO was thought to have received
a serious scalp wound and the ambulance
was summoned. lie refused to go 10
the hospital and was taken to his home.
10 Luke street. lie was badly bruised
about the back
The rig is owned by n. Minard, who
does teaming business at 600 Charles
street. A rear wheel was smashed.
The electric was In charge Of Conduc-
tor James Manning and Motorman
Thomas Dalton. II was north bound and
crashed into the wagon just beyond Silver
Spring street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24
THE GAME OF
NATIONS AS
SEEN TODAY

James {. Monaghan. former consul to
Chemnitz, Germany. last evening ad-
dressed the Catholic Woman's club at the
Trocadero, on "the Game II Empire" de-
scribing how since the beginning OF the
world the nations have fought for con-
quest OF empire and commercial suprem-
acy Mr. Monaghan said I'm part:
I'm an hour 1t is only possible 20 deal
with the boldest outlines of the great
game OF empire. The rush and the roar
OF battle which make up the romance
of IL all must be left to readers. The
game. or that part of the game 20 which
| invite your intention, began when Alex
ander started on his conquest OF the
world "
The speaker then traced the record OF
the Roman conquests, the Crusades the
Napoleonic wars. the conquest OF Con-
stantinople by the Turks. the British
activities I'm the east. especially i'm India
and teh Russian aggressions in other lands
for territory.
As tho game goes on. IL deepens In
interest and intensity. and as II deepens
in these IL deepens in mystery. 1t Is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24

senting the anthracite miners to he held
at Wilkesbarre Wednesday morning.
April q, at &hich the communication
signed by you and your associates will be
submitted for the consideration Of the
committee. At the adjournment OF tho
meeting | shall communicate with YOU
further. ] am, yours truly.
JOHN MITCHELL
The following entitled statement on
Behalf OF the Anthracite Operators, hut
not signed. was also given out:
when Mr. Mitchell presented his plan
OF arbitration on April Y the operators
informed him then and there that II could
not be accepted They also notified him
that detailed reply would be ready on
April II. The affairs OF rival industry.
however demanded Mr.. MitchelFs atten-
ton in indianapolis on April !, and 1t was
not until April II that he could even
acknowledge the operators letter OF the
nth
From April - 10 April 2 the affairs
OF the anthracite region must be neglect
ed while the bituminous dispute IS taken
up. Each industry alternately waits while
efforts are being made to fix terms with
it's rival. Meanwhile the anthracite mines
are idle and some 10000 men are led 10
sacrifice their wages
'The strike has been In progress now
for over three weeks. and exactly 30 days
have been lost I'm these negotiations since
March by reason OF the demands upon
the miners leader by the competing BIZ
luminous industry"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24
FEARS NATION
CANNOT STAND
GOOD FORTUNE

At tho wellington last evening the Uni-
versalIst club held its 10th annual ladies
eht.
DR. Frederick w. Hamilton, president OK
Tufts college spoke on Thoughts" and
a. ciared that I'VE were living i'm "A day
when history is being made too fast for
the good OF the nation, and the pages be
ing added 90 the record OF events con-
tain the chronicing Of matters much
more startling than In the previous CEN
tury.
"The people OF the present day are not
cs the kind who framed tho constitution
anc were satisfied 20 say. Know an men
by these presents We are simply trying
now tho experiment OF having govern
ment OF the people for the people and by
the people but before the experimental
stage is passed the crisis will be- reached
The roads are strewn with nations
which have fallen I'm their days of great
est Prosperity. and I pause 20 ask myself
if we can stand the wave OF great pres
perity which Is sweeping over this coln-
fry fear that we cannot.
There are uncontrovertible facts which
show that we have entered upon the dan
ger period We have reached that point
where we can test the validity OF the
Constitution OF the United states
'The social and industrial status is not
what IL was a few years ago and We ave
nearing the point where the social ques-
tion must he tried out. IL will not do 10
depend entirely upon education. piety.
etc, yet IL is the duty OF the college and
the church 20 broaden the mind OF the
youth so that the present condition may
be changed 20 bring about the reform so
badly needed.
1--WE are prone 10 take seriously the
ideas of men with long hair whose argu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24
PROVIDENCE MAN HAS
SOUVENIR FROM COAST

what is believed 10 be the first relic
from the San Francisco earthquake and
ronnagration 10 arrive In this state. X
not In New England, has come by special
postal delivery TO George Southwlck from
Miss Gertrude Billings. who left Provl-
dence March 2l for Seattle and other
points along the Pacific coast.
a letter 10 Mr. SUuthwtCk Nprtf fTHd
announced that Miss Billings would re-
main at the Palace hotel for at least 20
deya
The envelope contained. besides the
relic. which is a photograph % u paint
ing. a note from Miss Billings. written
on white store wrapping paper with a
pencil which explains how she came by
the picture and something OF her escape
L. is as follows:
Alameda, Cal. April Is.
Dear Friend George Escaped here
nfter being catapulted from my bed IN
the Palace hotel too early this morning
Into a town gone crazy. on my rush 10
get free from tumblng blocks and tottcr-
Ing houses l ran into refugee mite who
called herself Lucy Springsgarner. she
was all nightgown and tears.
she proffered me this token o. hcr
gratitude when l left her I'm presumed
aafety in the first house 1 came to.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24
COT PRISONERS
OUT Of JAIL; A
FORGED ORDER

Warsaw April "a. At o'clock this
morning seven men in carriages and at
tired I'm uniforms of the gendarmerie and
police drove up TO the prison here and
presented a false order for the delivery
OF 10 political prisoners who were TO be
tried today, saying that they intended TO
convey them to the citadel
The prisoners were delivered 10 the men.
who then drove away. At daylight the
carriages were discovered empty on the
outskirts of the city. the drivers bound
and gagged and the discarded uniforms
inside the vehicles. There was no further
trace OF the political prisoners or OF the
men who had rescued them.