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The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
A Great Outside Remedy.

Most pains are of local origin-a "crick' in the back, twinge of rheu- matism, soreness all over arising from cold-are all cured by outside applications. The quickest, safest and most certain method is Allcock's Plaster, known the world over as a universal remedy for pain. They never fail, they act promptly, they are clean and cheap. You can go right ahead with your work while the healing pro- cess goes on. Sixty years use has given them a great reputation.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Come to conuressman,s Idea.

Some years ago Lemuel Ely Quigg, than a congressman, expressed the opinion that the police commissioner of New Yorl. city should be "an in- telligent despot." The idea was ridi- culed then, but Mr. Quigg derives some satisfaction from the knowledge that the grand jury of New York coun- ty has made a recommendation ap- preaching somewhat closely to his view The commissioner, says the jury, should hold office for at least ten years and should be removable only upon proof of charges which he has had opp. rtunity to meet.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Father of Thirty-Four Children.

Charges of larceny preferred in court against Dave Doff, an old negro, were withdrawn by the prosecuting attorney at Charlottesville recently, at the instance of a well-known mer- chant, who was pushing the case. The merchant was touched by an appeal from the accused, who stated that he would throw himself on the mercy of the court, stating at the same time that he was an advocate of anti-race suicide and was the father of thirty four children
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Return in Aoe to Childhood.

Attention has recently been called to the curious fact that the shells of certain animals, such as cephalopods, brachipods and some bivalves. are commonly marked by retrogressive changes as age advances. "The old man returns to second childhood in mind and body" states wel1-known scientist at Washington, and the shell of the cephalopod has, in old age, however distinct and highly orna- mental the adult, very close resem- blance to its own young."
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Real Home of the Peanut.

Botanists have placed the home of the peanut in Africa, but some author ities think it native to Brazil. Louis iana finds the Spanish variety-a small, but fine nut-best adapted to the climate of that state. The ''goob- CT grabbers" of Georgia and South Carolina like the small white and red peanut of Tennessee, and each year shows an increasing cultivation in those states of that variety.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
State Teachers Association.

Superintendent of Public Instruction J. J. Doyne is receiving letters from teachers all over the State regarding the next meeting of the Arkansas State Teachers Association, which will be held in Little Rock December 26-2S A rate of one fare, plus 50 cents has been secured on all roads for this meeting, and the indications are that the next meeting will be the best in the history of the association.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
A Strange Death.

While playing ball at the school grounds, Wise Nix, a thirteen-year-old boy of Stamps, suddenly fell to the ground in great agony, and never re- gained consciousness, dying the fol lowing day. The attending physician claims that his death was due to poi son caused by eating dinner from a tin bucket; others claim that it was from sucking on an indelible pencil.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
A New School at Fordyos.

A new school building will be erect ed in the south part of Fordyce, the building to be of brick and stone, and will cost when completed, about s16,000. On account of the rapid growth of Fordyce, the School Board is contemplating the erection of sim liar building on the site of the pres ent building, as it is thought this will be a necessity in the near future.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Medical Society Endorses Report of
 Eisele.

The Hot Springs Medical Society has given a hearty endorsement to that part of the report of Superinten- dent of the United States Reservation Eisele to the Interior Department in which he severly roasted the local officials for not suppressing the doctor drumming evil which is running the practice of leading reputable physi- clans while the quacks are getting rich.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Never Fails.

There is one remedy, and only one I have ever found, to cure without fail suck troubles in my family as Eczema, Ringworm and all others of an itching character. That remedy is Hunts Cure. We always use it and it never fails.
 w. M Christian,
 Rutherford, Tenu.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Work on Pipe Lines.

Work on the construction of the pipe lines of the Arkansas Territorial and Gas Company at Fort Smith be. gan recently and the work will be carried on as rapidly as possible until the line is completed. The laying of the pipe line is an enormous piece of work and the route taken will be sev. eral miles.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Dividend Declared.

At meeting of the stockholders of the Spring River Telephone Co.,, at Hardy recently, a dividend of 10 per cent was declared and the following new officers elected for the year: Waller Clayton, president; C. c. Price, secretary and general manager; A. Nj. Metcalf. treasurer.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
To Abolish the cuirass.

The French ministry has decided to abolish the cuirass. There are IS regiments of cuirassiers in the French army. The weapon has been famoul for hundred years, and it's traditions from Austerlltz to Worth are among the most glorious of the French army.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
WaterWorks Wanted.

The town of Fl Dorado is figurina on a system of waterworks. The Con- mercial League has the matter under consideration and all the business men of Fl Dorado favor the propo- 5ition. It is argued that a system of waterworks will pay for itself by req son Of the saving in insurance rates.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
You Don't Have to Wait.

Every dose makes you feel better. Lax Eos keeps your whole inside right. Not one grjpe in a full bottle. Sold on the money back plan everywhere. Price 50 cents.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27

Otto Schlick, the noted marine en- gineer, of Hamburg, now proposes that a heavy wheel be mounted on verti- cal axis, so as to prevent the rolling of the ship--acting on the principles of the gyroscope.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27

Garfield Tea, the Herb laxative, is mild and potent; take it. for constipation and to regulate a sluggish liver
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Free Delivery Extended.

The Postoffice Department has ex- tended the free delivery service in Jonesboro. Several new routes will be added after January 2.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27

The letter carrier expects every body on his route to take things as they come.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27

The skeleton of a megatherium has been dug up by excavators in the Ave nue Bosquet, Paris.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
New Business Concern at Benton.

The Builders Supply Company has been organized at Benton and will begin business in that city the first of the year. J. F. Shoemaker will be the manager of the concern.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS.

PAZ0 OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding Protruding Plies in to l4 days money refunded. 5Oc.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27

He hastens to repentance who hasti- ly judges.-Publius Syrus.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
A Farming Course at University.

The College of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas will give a short winter course for the benefit Of the farmers of the State, and their sons and daughters. The course will start January IA, and continue until January 26, and will include lectures and demonstrations by the agricultur- ists, horticulturists, veterinarian, en- tomologists, dairy husbandman, etc., at the college. No fees are charged and no books will be needed by those who attend the course
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-27
Shooting Result of Old Eeud.

AS the result of an old feud, R. D. McMullen, former state senator from Belleyille, shot and seriously wounded Clomer Bowden, well-lnown citi- zen, also of that place. McMullen fired three shots in quick succession. One of the shots entered Bowden's abdomen and one shattered his arm. The third shot went wild, killing one horse which was standing in a stall near by and wounding another. McMullen, who claims that he acted in self-defense, is under bond, awaiting a preliminary hearing. Bowden's wounds while seri. ops, will not prove fatal, it is thought.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
EASY DUPEs

:. A lawyer said Of the late AL Adams
in New York:
"Mr. Adams was very honest and
upright with his friends. He treated
his friends far better than does many
a venerated church-goer L could name.
And If he frankly admitted that he
duped the public-why, If all who
duped the pub bile were sent to prison
for it, our jails would have to be en-
1arfged; -
that the public liked to be fooled. As
an example Of the ease it could be
fooled with, he used to tell a story
about calendar vender. - *...'
This vender, one wintry day., en-
tered a cafe and said to man. who
was reading newspaper and drinking
hot lemonade:~ r -. -,
- i" won't you buy calendar, sira
The new year is close at hand.' -.
No, l don It want calendar the
man answered, slipping his lemonade i'm
patiently. IL. =.:~s-.-. !. .
"But the vender persuaded him to
buy one, and he ordered it to be deliv-
cred to his wife at house on the next
square.
"Going to this house, the vender
said to the wife: ~. -: -
"tYour husband, madam, sent me
from the cafe on Exc street with this
calendar. which he wishes you to buy
for his des'- go ..a:- .
tFThe Ia paid quarter for the
twice-sold c-iendar, and the reckless
yender returned to the cafe where her
husband sat.
"While he was trying to make more
sales there, the husband; went, home,
heard Of the trick that had been played
on his wife and him, and, ringing up
his butler, said furiously:s> - -
go down to the cafe at once and
bring up the calendar vender you III
find there ~: -.'..
"The butler went to the cafe, found
the vender busy with a, customer, and
delivered his message. But the vender,
handing out another calendar, said:
ooh, know what your boss wants.
He wants a calendar. Have you got a
quarter7 It will save me the trip up. ,
Yes; here you are,' said the but
Ter, and. taking the calendar with one
hand and extending a quarter with the
other he hurried hack home ,,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
BILLS VOTE WENT BEGGING

to Utica from the Oneida county aims.
house to vote Tuesday. A watchful
patriot stepped forward briskly when
SweeneX's name was called and said,
II challenge you.'
"Well, All hain't gwine to fight
you: All IN too old,' said Bill.
>"I don want to fight you. It
your vote 1 challenger" the patriot
said.
'''Well, I hahn It gwine to lose nv
vote in no challenges or fights or any
thing else. All IN a gwine to vote, and
that g all there am to it,
Are you a native Of the United
states9n the Inspector asked.
emo, hahn It no native of this here
United States,'' Bill said. "Ah was
bohn in Maryland =
Were you ever naturalized7''
= Dunno what dat am, boss, but I
was vaccinated once.''
voteY'''
'sGolly, I couldn't find any. All
looked around some, too.'
Have you or do you expect to pay
anyone for this votes''
Am dis 'musement place, boss
Ah'd like to know hows All kin pay
Ter vote when All hahn It got cent.
Funny questions yer asking me.'
Bill was allowed to vote.-Dispatch
to New York World.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
CAUSE OF INDIGNATION

The train was about to depart when
stout old lady ran onto the platform
in haste. The obliging guard bounced
upon her, fairly lifted her into the car
r1lage, and as he slammed the door the
train steamed out of the station. The
tirst stopping place was thirty miles
up the line, and when the train arrived
the guard observed the old lady step
ping out Of the compartment in state
of boiling Indignation.
',,You nearly missed it, num- he
"Missed it! You silly asst" fumed
the old lady, 81 didn't want to come
by it at all. simply wanted to post
a letter in>the late fee box on the train,
And now perhaps you III tell me who is
going to pay my fare back. Talk about
the intelligence of man. ia rather
have a donkey to deal with. ''-Smith
Weekly. .~H .-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
POLITE.

"You can't do any good work in the
world without offending somebody. >
said Congressman Longworth in an ad-
dress. THE man who makes no enc
mics is the mon who does no good.
"Some men but, for this fear Of
making enemies might accomplish some
thing: AS it is, they remind me Of
the dying man who was too cautious
even to make his peace with providence.
- DO you renounce the devil and all
his works9' the minister said to this
man. .,
"And the dying man replied in a
weak, hesitating voice:
" please don't ask me that. I'm
going to a strange country, and I don t
want to make myself enemies. ~
Rochester Herald
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
TAKEN INTERNALLY

Mayor stoy Of: Atlantic City was de-
ssribing the cosmopolitan throngs that
visit his famous and gay resort.
"Every nationality comes here. -
he said. "Greeks, Turks, Hindoos,
Chinese, Moors-they all come.
~ was talking the other day to one
Of the physicians Of the Pasteur insti-
tute-the hospital. you know, for the
prevention and care of hydrophobia.
The Pasteur institute reminded me Of
Atlantic City, it's visitors seemed to be
Of such a. diversified character: = 49,.
1.-The physician told me about an In
dian chief who had come to him for
treatment last year. >~.--
"'My NAME said the chief, lis War
Eagle. Please take me in hand. I fear
I am getting hydrophobia.'
Have you been bitten,' the
physician asked, 'by mad dog?'
" Not exactly bitten,' War Eagle
answered, sbut ]. have the gravest sus-
picions about q black poodle that was
served to me in a ragout last Friday
afternoon. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
HE WANTED TO KNOW ALL

In suit recently tried in a Virginia
town young lawyer of limited expert
ence was addressing a jury on a. point
OF law, hen, good naturally, he turned
to opposing counsel, a man of much
more experience, than himself, and
asked "That 8 right, I believe, Colonel
Hopkins7'' Whereupon, Hopkins, with
a q smile g. 9Gf conscious. superiority, re-
mond wherein I shall be, delighted to
@onsideration.' he youthful III III" a dif
cy, not in the. least abashed, took
rom his pocket half dollar piece.
which he offered Colonel Hopkins with
this remark: emo time like the pres
ent. Take this, sir, tell us what YOU
know, and give me the change.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
A String ) Of
Good Stories
cannot tell how the truth may. be,
say tie tale az twas told to mo-"
A STORY or R1sToRI

3 Z, , Z. . : !
f'The late Nine. Ristori, the lannon's
actress, /" said a playwright at the
Players club in New York, chad a
great destestation Of boosters.
al dinner that was given in her
honor here, a boastful Italian tenor ex-
cited displeasure. This tenor, count,
said: -.s -
''fIn my father . palazzo on the
Corso in Rome. the. dining hall is SO
lofty that you can't distinguish the
paintings on the ceiling without an
opera glass. !. =. - :
Nine. Ristori glared at the boast
ful tenor. Then she said:
How very different from nv
homel There the. dining room is SO
low that nothing but soles can be
brought on the table, and even they
have to be served in a fiat dish. :,
.Ihe sole,'' concluded the play
wright, lis, you know, the hattest
fish in the world-fatter by far than
the founder or plaice.'' -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
THAT MADE NO DIFFERENCE

~ Patrick Murphy, while passing dow:
fremont street, Boston, was hit on t
head by. a brick which fell from
building in process of construction. On,
of the first things he did after being
taken home and put to bed was to send
Tor lawyer. A few days later he re-
ceived word to call, as his lawyer had
settled the case. He called and re-
ce1ved five new 500 bills. Elbow
much did you get9' he asked ssTwo
th II III dollars,' answered the lawyer.
Say, who got hit by that brick, you or
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
PROVED HER A FLIRT

Senator Penrose, at the dedication of
Pennsylvania's splendid capitol at Har-
risburg, said Of a certain speech that
had been made at a private dinner be-
"That speech was pregnant with
meaning. It revealed in every sen
tence its authors character. Brief and
full and illuminating, it reminded me
of the beautiful young lady who muir
INJURED to herself one afternoon, as she
paused uncertainty on street corner. :
What a bore! For the life Of me
I can It remember whether I IN to meet
Morris on Tasker street or Tasker on
Morris street. - -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
THE BENIGHTED HEATHEN

William Jennings Bryan, in an adj
dress at Lincoln, said: = -; 49,
"Then we came to Madagascar. The
Madagascar dealers who give short
weight or sell impure: articles 90 to
prison for a year. But in more en-.
ightened countries they would 90 to
Palm Beach or to Ormond..''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
THE SLOW LINE

, The bookkeeper entered briskly,
flushed with the autumn air.
"How. is this, George90 said the
cashier. "You are earlier than usual
today:' >''''
Eyes, I know" replied the other.
1.-THE cars weren' It running, and I had
to walk down.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17

A bachelor is forced to wear skirts
in Korea and cannot don trousers until
he marries
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-17
With the Long Bou
The Minneapolis Of the Old Files
Light Interesting Forgotten Facts
-"Eye natures walks, shoot ,


plays with his
excellent
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OF the
this of
Fifty Today
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of
neapoGs of called
HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY
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fine site for Bridge walked deer trail
farm ~ WV "1
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Of the courthouse
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10
nR. DAVID B. MORdAN,

Veterinary surgeon and dentist, will
be at Bischofsberger's livery barn
In this city Tuesday, May Is, for two
days. Don't forget the place and
date if you have a horse that needs
any fixing. If your horse has any
thing the matter with his teeth; IT
he 10 of his feed; IL he 10 out OF fI
In any way, take him TO Morgan
while be is here. DR.. Morgan thor
oughly understands the horse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

The Joplin Globe mentions DR.
Morrow of this city 40 q probable
candidate for representative from
this district. Well, We don't know
whether Morrow has any aspira
tions 10 that direction or mot but
We do know that he would make q
mighty good representative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10
druggist

Let's have some sideWalks on,,t
ont into the residence dissxle..
Baxter Springs has less sidsss'.s
than any town of lie size ie3
country. And itis not to the :.
of the town, either. f'f7tr
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

The weather the past few daye
has been abominable so far as crops
are concerned. II has been 90 cold
that fires are comfortable, and gar
den stuff, and corn, and wheat, and
oats, can not grow. We doubt II 0
colder May was ever experienced in
this country,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

The board of Education met Mon.
day night and among other bust
ness transacted voted to accept the
ground offered by Mr.. ]. N. Daugh.
erty for Q south town school house.
Mr.. Daugherty makes the school
district present Of half q block OF
ground. The board elected all the
old teachers for the nest term ex.
cept Miss Ballard and Mise Beltz.
hoover. Misses Fannie Stallsmitb
and Irene Roberts we're elected In
their stead
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

J.H Bovard of Kansas City wat
mere Monday looking after his min
ing interests. Mr.. Bovard is vice
president of the Old Abe Mining
Company.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

J. ". Craig. who has charge of the
new Daugherty addition ia the
south part of town, is making ar.
rangemenis to build some cottages
at once. Well, they are need.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

Levi Davis, a gentleman of color
of this city, 10 in trouble. II seems,
the way we get the story. that he
forged a check in Galena on Mon
day of this week. The check bore
the name of Porter NJ. Clark, q fur.
niture dealer of Galena. Davis, we
are informed, attempted to pass the
check, but was not successful. He
then tore the check to pieces, but
the pieces were saved and pasted
together. Davis will have a chance
to explain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

The frost yesterday morning was
humdinger. Beans and other
kinds of garden truck were badly
bitten. Corn 10 probably not hurt,
as II not high enough 10 be jointed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

The new canvas awnings in front
Of the Baxter State Bank and Flow.
er's grocery look very nice. Are
,ere MT others who will follow
suit?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-05-10

What Baxter Springs needs right
now is a rigid enforcement of the
weed cutting ordinance. We intend
to get some pictures of the weed
patches on East River street, and
print them, 80 as to show jus
whom they belong to.