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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH,
Glimpse at What Congress is Do
ing Together With Al Carefully
DiGested and Condensed Compila-
ton of Current News Items, Both
Domestic and Foreign.
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.

The senate passed the Notifications
bill. 1t carries S5,27S,993, including
S125,000 for the erection of a govern
ment powder mandatory.
The senate struck out of the FORTH
cations appropriation bill all approprl-
ations for Notifications in the Philip
pines.
The senate passed the pension ap-
preparation bill after brief discussion.
1t carries $140,000,000.
The house passed the senate bill for
reorganizing the consular service. One
of its provisions is that all consuls re-
ceiving q salary Of ST., 600 Or more must
be American citizens
The Prince bill, abolishing the grade
Of lieutenant general, was passed by the
house, with an amendment permitting
Generals Corbin and Macarthur to be
retired with that rank before it takes
effect.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29

Is a communication stating that the
French law requires the registration
OF all foreigners who go there to re-
side, including students. This regis
tratlon is done at the Offices of the
project of police in Paris or Lyons
or at the Office of the mayors in any
other parts of France. Any change of
address must be communicated to the
police. To secure this registration
and the small certificates of identity
the foreigner must furnish either a
passport duly yised or a consular af-
fldavlt. The consul general cites two
or three instances illustrating the
Importance of carrying everywhere
papers to identify the bearer
One of these incidents is that of a
we'll known American woman who on
going to church one Sunday morning
was knocked down by cab. She was
not seriously hurt, but was insensible
for several hours. No one knew who
she was aGd she carried no papers of
any kind. AS she was richly dressed
and wore valuable jewelry the police
were impressed and took care of her,
but she was taken to city hospital.
Upon recovering she was taken to her
hotel. Had she carried a card or an
addressed envelope much of this in
convenience and embarrassment
would have been avoided.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
ARKANSAS
( B. STATE NEWS
A New Departure.

The Sunday schools of Little Rock
are planning a very interesting de-
parture from their regular methods
that will serve to interest the bust
ness men of the city in the work of
the Sunday schools. 1t is proposed
that all the Sunday school children of
the city shall engage in an egg hunt,
on day. to be selected by the differ
ent schools. It is hoped that the en-
tire number to take part in this hunt
will reach 1000. one thousand china
eggs will be purchased for these chill
dren to search for and will be given
to the finders, as souvenirs of the oc-
casion.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29

and they be ordered to the front
This is all due to an order that was
sent from the war department several
weeks ago, to ascertain conditions in
every post and to have all the troops
in readiness to be moved on short
notice if anything like an emergency
occurs. There was no authoritative
declaration that war was expected, but
this order taken in connection with
undoubted anxiety on the part of gov
eminent officials about conditions in
China led to the popular belief that
an American army might be ordered
TO invade the Flowery kingdom at any
moment
Reports that have come from China
recently are very pacific in tone, but
at the same time President Roosevelt
has determined that the United States
will not be caught mapping in case
there is an anti-foreign outbreak in
China that will imperil American
lives and property. He has had the
general staff of the army engaged for
some months on working out plan
of invasion of China and operations
there. A tentative plan has been sub
mitted to him. but its provisions are
all a profound secret. 1t is known in
general way that the chief of staff
and his assistants believe that ar
army of not less than 10000 should BE-
sent to China in case of trouble. This
is more than all the allied troops
.op, hinad that marched tO the rescue
Of Picking in the Boxer troubles.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Ersnzied Finance.

The receiver of the defunct Sou
thern Bank and Trust Company of
Fort Smith, after an Investigation of
the affairs of the institution, reports
that only $1,000 in assets were avail
able for use in paying the debts of the
bank The schedules show $334,313.
in assets, but this amount was made
up of worthless notes and other water
ed paper The bank at it's best peri
3D. is said to have only possessed a
few hundred dollars of actual capital.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29


the result has served to make him
better known than he was before
Mr.. Ankeny is a member of the SEN
ate committee on interoceanic canals,
which has been conducting an extern
siye investigation.
The Washington senator was dis
cussing with Senator Flint, of Cali
fornia, the other day the progress Of
the investigation and the character Of
it. DO you know, Flint, there is a
smooth faced young-looking man who
attends our meetings every day and
who seems to be doing some work
for the committee who is bound to
make his mark?" said Mr. Ankeny
Il have listened to him asking ques-
lions and he is as smart as whip.
He is bound to be heard from. In my
opinion he is a coming man."
"Why, who is he?" inquired Mr.
Flint
Il do not know" was the answer
81 have seen him around here quite
a good deal. Oh, there he comes
now" pointing to a well dressed dap
per gentleman.
Senator Flint nearly collapsed when
he recognized former attorney GEN
eral, and now senator, Philander c..
Knox.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29

ton to that effect in the form of res
olution adopted by the citizens of
Aurora has been introduced into the
house by Representative Shartel, of
Neosho, Mo. The good people in the
Tar off Ozarks believe that the malari-
al atmosphere in Washington breeds
corruption and decay and in order to
cleanse the body polite of all graft
and crookedness the big marble build
lngs OF Washington should be torn
down and removed bodily to the
purer atmosphere of the Missouri
mountains In their petition these
good people declare:
Whereas, Editors and business
men and leaders of thought are pro-
tectors of public interests;
Whereas, Our capital is located at
the extreme side of our country:
Whereas, The present location of
our capital, Washington, is a very
malarial and unhealthy location,
therefore be it
Resolved, That our representatives
In congress of the United States be,
and hereby are, instructed to intro
duce measures looking to the removal
or the seat of government from
Washington to the Ozark mountains
OF southwest Missouri for sanitary,
economic and other reasons"
The petition declares that a great
deal of the inefficiency and crooked
ness OF officials is attributable to the
malarial conditions of the atmos-
phere at Washington.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Making Good Progress.

A. V. Swaty, government demon
stration farm expert, has just COM
pleted tour of inspection of the diff
ferent farms of the state that are be-
ing conducted under government di-
rection. He reports conditions prom
Using and in most cases the blowing
has been completed and the farmers
are ready to begin planting corn.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Was In Earnest.

Betty Thomas, a negress residing
at Little Rock, shot her husband and
accidently wounded their ten-year-old
son, a few days ago. The husband
of the woman had just given her a
thrashing and elected her from their
dwelling. The negress has been ex-
onerated by trial, as the shooting
seems to have been done after ample
proyocation.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Italian Town on the Boom.

Construction work is being pushed
on three-story building, which,
when completed, will be used as a con-
vent at Tonitown, the Furnishing
Italian settlement in Washington
county. 1t is also announced that
Father Bandini has purchased tract
of land embracing some so acres ad-
jacent to Tonitown, on which lime
stone quarries are to be opened and
a lime kiln put in operation.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29


made accurate shooting a national
trait Of the American soldier is not IN
evidence as be was. Chairman Hull,
of the committee on military affairs
of the house, has urged increased pay
for expert riaemen in the army in or
der to encourage sharpshooting. In
discussing this subject the other day,
Mr. Hull, who Is very much in earn
est declared:
with the passing of the frontiers
men, the trapper and the Indian fight
er, there has undoubtedly been a
change in the character of the Ameri-
can people. A few generations ago
hunting game was a necessity for the
existence of many men and for man
to be handy with gun was the rule
and not the exception.
The departure from the old habit
grows wider every day. 1t was COM
mon thing for men who lived in my
fathers time, for instance, to be good
shots emo to take a pride in their ex-
ploits with the weapons used at that
tine. How many young men now go
into that sort of thing as regular
part of sheir education? l venture to
say there is not one man in a hundred
who knows how to handle rifle or
ristol The effect has been plainly
apparent in the kind of men who
come I'D for enlistment in the army
now. Few Of them know anything
about handling a gun. The reason in
creased pay was asked Tor expert
rihemen and sharpshooters was to en-
courage our soldiers to be crack
shots"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Passing of the Sharpshooter.

HERE is much re-
gret among Off
GERS of the army
and among con-
gressmen who are
interested in the
efficiency of the
army that ex-
perts skilled in
the use of the
arms are disap-
pearing. The old
sharpshooter who
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Swimming Station.

M. S. Vandusen, manager of the
Stuttgart creamery, has put in a
skimming station at Ulm, which will
be put in operation at once. He will
receive cream from that place daily.
He says it is cheaper for customers
to use hand separators and ship the
cream to him where they are near
an express Office than it is to haul it
to the creamery.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Injured While Loooinq.

While experimenting the pulling
of some logs out of the river S. w.
Sterlin, manager of the Northern Ohio
Cooperage Company at Parlxin, was
seriously injured by a flying hook at
tached to a rope. His right leg was
shattered at the knee, the bone being
broken into several pieces, and intern
al injuries inflicted.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
A Laudable Enterprise.

Hon. D. F. Sutherland of Texas, a
member of the bar since 1884, and
founder of the United Charities OF
America, is engaged in the work OF
promoting the building of national
sanitarium at Eureka Springs fol-
poor, sick and oyerWorked women
and a school for homeless children
each institution to have a capacity OF
1000 each. He donated $4,000 to
the homes, and all arrangements have
been made as to sites.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Fruit Crop Condition.

The Commissioner of Agriculture OF
Arkansas, believes that the present
cold wave will cause much damage to
some fruits in various parts of the
state. If the cold is general, as shown
by press dispatches, he believes that
the peach crop throughout the north
western part of the state will be dam
aged to a great extent. The apples,
are probably not seriously damaged.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Younu Lady Hurt.

Miss Field, young lady employed
in dry goods store at Prairie Grove,
ran brass pin in her finger, while
tagging goods. The injured finger
swelled to an alarming size and blood
poisoning is feared.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Appeals the Case.

J. D. Rose, who was convicted at
Marshall and sentenced to the peni-
tertiary for two years for uttering a
forged instrument, is now out on a
$4,000 bond pending an appeal to the
Supreme Court
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Not Be Caught Mapping,

L lTE a thrill OF
expectation h a S
b e e n S e n t
throughout t h e
army posts in the
U n i t e d States.
Enlisted men and
officers are on the
qul vivs and thou
sands of letters
are being written
home declaring
that war may be
on at any time
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
5000 Acres Sold.

big real estate deal was closed by
a Pine Bluff real estate firm and an
Iowa firm by which the latter secured
5000 acres of Grant County timber
lands few days ago. 1t is said
that large saw mill and other lum-
Der plants will be established by the
new owners
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
NO.. 49,.
Both EYES Shot Out.

Lee Mayfield was shot twice, each
ball entering a different eye, at his
home at Hot Springs a short time ago.
Mayfield, who is a negro, had long
been separated from his wife, and
on making attempts to enter the
house occupied by the woman and her
niece, his advances were repulsed in
the above mentioned fashion. 1t is
thought that Mayfeld will die.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Talk of New Railroad.

1t is said that the prospects of the
early building of the railroad between
Van Buren, and White Sulphur Springs
are very bright at present. The Van
Buren, stockholders are confident that
some definite steps towards the build
ing of the road will be taken soon.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
To Reduce Acreage.

At meeting of the Locust Grove
Farmers Union the following was
adopted; Resolved, That we keep the
cotton acreage down to ten acres and
under to the horse, and we earnestly
request union men and other farmers
to cooperate with us in our effort to
that end
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Insurance Fees.

The State auditor reports that the
insurance fees received up to last
Saturday, on the first quarter of the
year 1906 amount to $66,030.S0, as
compared with total of $4S,626.7S.,
fer the entire first quarter of 1905.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Number of Persons Arrested.

The police of Hot Springs raided
residence of that place. few days
ago, and arrested seven people. 1t is
thought that the raid will tend to
lessen the robberies ETC., that have
been terrorizing the town, as several
known criminals were secured.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
The Leslie Extension.

Right of way for the extension of
the st. Louis and North Arkansas
Railroad from Leslie has been secur-
ed over much of the route between
Leslie and Heber, and it is understood
that actual construction work will be-
gin in the next few weeks.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
School Bonds Sold.

The Clarendon Public School Board
recently sold $4,000, worth of school
bonds at par to a Chicago firm. The
Board will now proceed with the cree
ton of a new school building for Clar-
endOn.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
For Electric Railway.

An electric line from Hardy to Mel
bourne, by way of Ash Flat and
Franklin, a distance of 4S miles, is
almost an assured fact. About SIT,
900 has been subscribed and actual
work will soon commence.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
A Man of Education.

The body of tramp sign writer,
was found at HoXie a few days ago
The dead man was highly educated
individual, and was said to have for
merly been a school teacher The
mans name is unknown.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Paralysis Causes Death.

Abe Mayer, of the firm of Mayer
& Wolf, who has been in business for
thirty years at the same location in
Fort Smith, was stricken with paraly-
sis, causing death, several days ago
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Negroes Rob a Farmer.

A young white farmer, living near
Texarkana was held up and robbed by
two negroes some days ago. The des-
peradoes secured nearly 500 in cash,
and have not yet been apprehended.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Murder and Suicide.

H. K. Garraway, a truck farmer liv-
ing four miles west OF Hot Springs,
killed his wife and shot Elizabeth
Schmale,l a servant girl, through the
arm, and then killed himself few
days ago.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Three Visits a Week.

The residence of a preacher, resid-
ing at Hot Springs, was entered by
burglars three times last week. Out
of the three trips, the thieves Sc
cured valuables to the amount of S140.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Killing at BrinkIey.

Will Mitchell, alias Red" shot and
killed Charles Madison, at Brinkley,
a few days ago. The trouble is said
to have occurred over money matters.
Both of the men are negroes. The
SLAYER is still at large,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29

iect to arm themselves with PASSWORDS
setting forth distinctly who and what
lhey are i'll order to save themselves
embarrassment, anxiety and annoy
ance A caution to this effect has been
sent out and 1t was inspired by the
present somewhat strained, relations
between France and Germany.
The department of state has rc-
ceived from the consul general at Par
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
AccidentIy Shot Himself.

N. P. Brewer, a farmer, accidently
shot himself, at his home near Rowell
several days ago. Brewer was killing
hogs at the time, when his gun went
off, causing death Immediately,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
The First Conviction.

The first conviction under the new
anti drumming law. resulted in DR..
Rider of Hot Springs being fined 500
and having his license to practice re-
voked. The case has been appealed.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Miner Seriously Injured.

F. Werstein, shot lighter in a mine
near Midland, was badly hurt some
days ago. A premature discharge of
blast caught the miner exposed, and
resulted in his being badly mangled.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
Get Your Passports.

MERICANS who
who are contem-
p ! a t i n g tours
abroad that will
include Fran c e
and Germany this
year will be wise
to provide them
selves with means
of readily prov
ing their identity
e S p e C i a / v In
F + a n C e. They
should NOT moo
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
From Missouri.

HE modest citi-
zens of the town
of Aurora, stu
ated in the Ozark
mountains of Mis-
S ouri, demand
that the capital
of the nation be
moved from the
banks of the Po-
tomac to t h e
health giving at
mosphere of the
Missouri. a petit
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1906-03-29
WASHINGTON GOSSIP
PREDICTING A BRILLIANT FU-
TURE FOR SENATOR KNOX.
AT TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL
French Law Requires Registration of
Foreigners - Expert Rifemen
Needed in Our Army-Pres-
ent Chinese Army.
szxa A Ely ASHINGT O N

There is S t i'll
evidence that not
to know certain
men is to argue
ones self u n :
known. Senator
Ankeny, of Wash
ington, has just
had an expert
ence that illus
trates the old
nrovnrh although
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-30
Live Pigeon Shoot.

The annual pigeon shoot of the Vel.
ford neighborhood was held on Saturday
afternoon at the home of George Corbett
and was attended by good number OF
spectators as we'll as shooters. The day
was an ideal one and the grounds. a
large clearing in the timber made an
elegant background. 1t was fully two
o'clock before the shooting began, and
this brought the finishing some time
after shutdown, which materially lnterfer-
ed with score of some of them at last.
After the program was finished the
attendants sat down to spread of tur-
key, a roast pig and delicacies prepared
by the good housewives of the neighbor-
hood and the evening was spent in tell
ing stories of "reminiscences of the past,
songs, etc, and all went home after at
tending one of the most interesting pig
con shoots of these parts.
There were present parties from the
surrounding country Neche, Hyde Park,
Bay Center, st. Vincent and Pembina.
The following is the scOre:-
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Premium Papers.

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Subscription Rates and Terms.

The PIONEER EXPRESS is sent only on
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continued until ordered stopped and all
arrearages paid.
The rate of subscription is alike to all
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Estray.

Came to my place about three weeks
ago, one steer and two heifer calves,
All dark-red and white. Largest one
has white stripe on his back. Owner
call, prove property and take the same
away. ALBERT DEFOE,
Neche P. o. Residence seven miles
west of Pembina.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-30
Pictures for Christmas.

A. H. Anderson, the photographer,
will be found at his Pembina studio
from Saturday until Monday, from now
until after the holidays, to give people
who want first class photo work
chance to have their work done on short
notice. There is no nicer Christmas
present for friends and relatives at
distance than good family group. Call
early. A. H. ANDERSON,
PHOTOGRAPHER.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-30
Estray Notice.

Came to my premises about Novem-
Der 9Th, one black horse, aged, weight
about LOO lbs. White star in forehead
no visible brands. Owner call, prove
property, pay expenses and take the
same away. CHAS. MIDDLETON
Pembina, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-30
$40 Reward.

Ten dollars reward will be paid for
information sufficient to convict
any person or persons tamper-
ing with the street lights, or injuring
the posts, except those who have au-
thority to do so.
BY order city council,
M. HI. MILLER, Mayor
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-30
STORAGE

Buggies, furniture and grain or other
stuff stored on reasonable terms in old
Fire Hall. Buggies so cents for the
winter. Apply at this office.