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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. Sin
Deans and the residents there are
much alarmed.
Last night the home and all the
| outbuildings of Mr.. Boehmer were
burned to the ground, including three
horses and several cows. Mr.. Boeh-
mer, his wife and two children barely
escaped with their lives, saving moth
ing. There was but little insurance
on the place.
The barns have been almost en-
tirely destroyed and the house was
burning before anyone was aware of
the blaze. Mr.. Boehmer was awak-
ened by the cracking flames. He saw
the glare of his outbuildings through
the window and upon jumping from
his bed he realized that the house had
also taken fire. He grabbed the baby
which was sleeping close by and
wrapping blanket around the little
one made his way out of doors. In
the meantime his wife had aroused
the other child and, grabbing a few
clothes they also made their way out
into the cold.
BY this time the barns, in which
the horses and cattle were kept, were
in ruins, and the house was burning
briskly, famed by the high wind. Mr..
Boehmer was powerless to do any
thing and none OF his neighbors seem
ed to have seen the fire. He and his
family simply stood off at safe dis
tance and watched their home de-
stroyed. They made their way to
neighbor's, where they found shelter
for the children.
Mr.. Boehmer came to Deans last
summer from Hoboken. He invest
ed all he possessed in the place and
carried but little insurance There
was no water facilities anywhere near
and the wind evidently made so much
noise the neighbors were not aware of
what was taking place. 1t is consid-
cred fortunate that the whole family
did not die in the flames. A few min
utes more and they could not have es-
capped
This is only one of a series of fires
in the vicinity of Deans recently All
the fires have been barns, having
been seen before the flames could
spread to any of the houses. The
people think there is a gang at work
and steps are being taken to guard
against them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
MANY SAIL TO SPEND
CHRISTMAS IN DENMARK

Agent j. P. Holm reports the fol-
lowing list of local passengers sailing
today for Denmark on the steamer C.
F. Tiedgen: Miss Anna Thomson,
Miss Ellen Nitschke, Peter Valenten,
]. P. Nielsen, ArenGt Roaby, Peter
Roaby All excepting J. P. Nielsen,
who is bound for Norway, are going
to Denmark.
Agent Frederick l.. Brown reports
Lauritz Massar and Miss Sigma Jor-
genson Skov as local passengers who
sailed today on the G. F. Tiedgen.
This is the last steamer from New
York that will arrive in Denmark be-
fore Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
Sow SPRANC A LEAK
R. Ruth Sank at Coal Wharves Yes
terday Afternoon.

The scow R. Ruth, which arrived
at the Lehigh Valley coal wharves
Wednesday afternoon, sprang a leak
yesterday afternoon in the side and
sank slowly, giving the men on board
ample time to get to safety. 1t sank
within about two feet of its upper
most parts. 1t was made fast on all
sides to keep it from topping over.
Men were put aboard to pump 1t
out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
DANISH NJ. e. PUPILS
PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS

The Danish M. E. church is making
preparation for the Christmas cele-
bration which takes places in the
church on Thursday, December o..
Rehearsals are being held Friday af-
ternoons under the direction of Miss
Hegstrom, organist. and Rev. M. o.
Block, pastor of the church. The
program will consist of Christmas
carols by the children of the Sunday
school, recitations, and vocal and in
strumental music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
MAYOR SIGNS WARRANT
Water Board Documents Taken to
Maurer Thursday.

Acting Mayor Pfeiffer said this
morning that he had on Thursday
morning signed the warrant for 1907
to Lawyer Willard P. VOORHEES, for
his services as special counsel for the
Water Board in the case against the
commissioners to restrain them from
purchasing thirty acres of the Foun-
tains' land at Runyon for $15,5o0.
Mr.. Pfeiffer said that the warrant
was sent to him Thursday morning TO-
gether with a number of others to be
signed and that he had placed his
signature on the entire number.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. S-The
Brown appeal case was still on this
morning and was continued until
Monday. Witnesses called yesterday
afternoon were William H. Turner,
r. S. Mills, l.. D. Kelly, Oliver Kelly,
William Brown,N Charles r Brown
and Milton G. Ashley. These men all
testified as to the value of the land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
KILLED BY TROLLEY
John Mcmahon Fatally Injured on
South Amboy Trolley Line.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec s.
John Mcmahon was fatally hurt on
the South Amboy line of the Public
Service Corporation, dying in Wells
hospital here yesterday. He was
struck by car near Sayreville and
had his skull fractured and his right
brought here and died soon after he
arrived here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
Full Attendance Requested.

1t is earnestly requested that all
members Of the Perth Amboy Choral
Society be at the meeting and re-
hearsal on Tuesday night. 1t will be
held in the auditorium of Simpson M.
e. church on that night instead of in
The lecture room. as heretofore. The
ladies of the society will rehearse at
17:30 O'Clock and the entire society
|at o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
BUILDINGS AND
HOUSE BURNED
Boehmer Family Barely Escaped
With Their Lives Watched
Home Being Destroyed.
CRACKING FLAMES WAKE THEM

Barns in Which Were Three Horses
and Some Cows Had Already H.rn-
ed and the House Had Ignited He
fore Mr.. Boehmer Was Awakened
Had just Time Enough to Get
His Family Out of the House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
HELD UP NEAR
POST OFFICE
Peter Hamilton Attacked by Two
Men on Maple Street Late
Last Night.
ROBBERY THOUGHT THE MOTIVE

Hamilton Fought the Ruffians Of
and They Ran Away Before He
Could Summon an Officer-Vicfim
of the Assault Reports the Occur
renee to the Authorities and the
Matter is Under Investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon.

srhe funeral OF Anna jacobson,
twenty-five years old, adopted oaugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. Soren Madsen,
of 21 Charles street, will take place
from her late residence tomorrow af-
ternoon at 1880 o'clock, instead OF
2:30, as first announced.
Rev. j. f. Christensen. pastor OF
st. Stephens Danish Lutheran
church, will oficiate. Interment will
be in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08
For St. stephens s. S. Xmas Tree

For st. Stephens S. 5. Xmas Tree.
A meeting of the teachers and Off
GERS of st. Stephens Danish Lutheran
church was held last night and it was
decided to hold their Christmas tree
celebration Thursday, December 27,
in the church. Preparations will be
started at once to arrange the pro-
gram.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08

DO YOU BUY CLOTHES FOR
MORE THAN ONE? If you do, the
store ads. nowadays should be
MIGHTY INTERESTING" reading
for YOU.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-08

Advertising in the NEWS brings
good results.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
Hf. VERNON ACADEMY TO
 LOCATE AT BRINK LEY.
The Board Made Decision
 Thursday.

The Beard of Directors of the Mt. Vernon Academy met at Helena Thursday and after due deliberation located the institution at Er.nk'ey. Erinkley's proposition was to g.ve s4,O0O towards establishing the academy.
 ] A committee was appointed to pro- cure plans for the building. which is to be of brick. This committee is com posed of Rev J C. Harris, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, Messrs. A. Flora and A. M Carter, deacons of the same church, J. T. Sanders, of Forrest City, and F. L. Gustavus of Moro.
 Rev. c. Harris was appointed to collect the funds.
 I Plans will be secured at once and as soon as possible active construction will begin.
 The purpose of the directors Is to have the building and equipments complete and to open the Adademy by Sept. 1, 1907.
 It is perhaps due more to the energy and enterprise of Rev. J. c. Harris and his church here than to any other one cause that the Academy has been secured for Brinkley.
 It is indeed happy thought to con- template institutions of learning and enl!ghtment taking the place of the one e-time saloon curse.
 May the wave of progress and refor- nation roll on until our city already our pride and delight, shall reach a still higher height and attract to her self the consideration her manifold advantages put her in position to com mand!
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09

beloved by the younger members of his profession who appreciated his efficiency and knowledge as skilled practitioner.
 Doctor Mitchell was a member Of the Brinkley Masonic Lodges and his funeral on "Wednesday afternoon at Oak Lawn. conducted by the Masons- was the largest attended Masonic burial ever in Brinkley. which testified of his high standing in that splendid order. He was member of the Chris tian church, but there being no resident pastor of that church here, Rev. G. Harris, of the Baptist church, conduct ed the religious services.
 The doctor leaves a wife, three daughters-M Misses Mamie and Clyde and Mrs. D. s. Coleman. all of this city-and fiye sons ames, of Fort Smith; Fred, of Texarkana; Carl. of East Prairie, No; H. C. and Ralph of this city.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
Sl9 CASH REWARD $lO Sorrell iiare STOLEN! Marked with under
 bit in one ear.

One sorrell mare stolen from the rear of SchoIem $ store on Saturday night, Nov. ord. Mare is marked with undeybit in one ear, has white spo. in forehead. is in very good order, about l41la or l5 hands high, is about 10 years old. 4 good pacer. Watch cut for her in Woodruff Lee and Monroe counties. Sl0 cash reward will be gladly paid for any in- formation leading to her recovery. For reward address the owner DEWITT WILLIAMS, Box 3o2.
 Brinkley. Ark. or address or phone
 A. FLORA & Go.
 Brinkley, Ark. If it's fit to print you'll see fl in the ARGUS.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09

county. Later he moved to Lonoke county and was elected to the legis- Iature, serving his county with credit the term of l873-4. Sometime after this, he edited a paper at Austin. Notwithstanding these undertakings, Dr. Mitchell never gave up his chosen professional study and practice of medicine-but ardently pursued the course laid out in early life. As a natural consequence. he met with good success. His earnestness, ability and kind, winning personality brought him numbers of lifelong friends.
 The deceased served his country faithfully in the Civil War. At the commencement of that memorable struggle, he joined the 18th Arkansas Regiment. Afterward he was given charge of the 4th Arkansas Battalion and later of the 2nd Dismounted Ri fles. with whom he remained until the struggle was over.
 The writer has known pr. Mitchell for the past sixteen years, and has loved him as a most worthy friend and citizen. During great portion ot that time the Doctor was actively en- gagged in the practice of his profession in which he ranked high. He was
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
Dr. Louis B. Mitchell Dead.

pr. Louis B. Mitchell died at his home in this ciiy Wednesday morning at lO:lO o clock, after painful illness of about two weeks.
 pr. Mitchell was the oldest physi- clan in Brinkley and the next oldest in the county. He was born in Mon roe county, Ky. Feb. 6. 1928. and was therefore nearly 7o years old. He was educated at Bethel College, Mi Ian, Tenn, and then attended the medical department of the Tennessee University graduating honorably in 1858. Shortly after graduation he came 10 Arkansas. locating in White
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
I. B. Lewis was up from Black

HI. B. Lewis was up from Black ton Wednesday.
 IS. H. McBride was business visitor to Clarendon Wednesday. There's soothing charm about l..Tudesco' that you get in no other cigar. Ask Simmons & Shults. -Dr. P. E. Terry was in Holly Grove Tuesday attending the County Medical Society
 E. c. Brown was in Helena this week visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. N. Haynie.
 New records for the grapho- phones. 10 inch concert size the lat est-6Octs at w. E. Buss
 C. R. Mann, Brinkley's clever young telephone exchange manager. spent Sunday in the Bluff City.
 Don't you forget. you are wanted at the Opera House Thursday night, Nov. 18th to see this seasons treat, Edison's Electrical Extravaganza.
 .-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell ar rived Sunday from Texarkana to visit MT. Mitchell's father, Dr. L. B. Mitchell, during his last illness.
 "A. Garraughty, the veteran road master of the Midland Pine City branch, is able to be on duty again after painful illness of several days
 Its a real pleasure to go through T. J. Brickell & CO $. furniture store The line of home furnishings is com plets and simply superb. The prices too. are quite low.
 Commencing Monday. Novem- ber Io, 1906. the Eighty seventh an- niversary of the Establishment of the Arkansas Gazette, this newspape-s will be published seven days in the week.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09

"Dara Thorne a play that is claimed to have made millions laugh and cry Twill be on the ooarus al Blacks Opera Holse next Tuesday evening, Nov, 18th It's the drama tization of Bertha M. Clays novel, and if you have read that you will enjoy meeting Dora in the play.
 The supper served llst Friday night by the Methodist Ala Society iH the store room next to the post of- flee. brought a net income of over 5000 The supper was bountiial 1T quantity and excellent in quality, con. sisting of chicken and other meats, celery, pickles, salads. cake, etc,
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
Robt. Carlton. the well know

-Robt. Carlton, the well known piano tuner. is at the New Arlington hotel. Have your pianos tuned and repaired. MT. Carlton is a past mas ter in this line Telephone Arlington Hotel, No 3.
 Attention is called to ths new ad of H. F. Lynch, of Clarendon, appear ing in the ARGUS. MT. Lynch un- occasionally has the largest stock ot furniture in the county. His store is a credit to our county and the news he he has to tell the readers of the AR GUS about his store will be ot interest and profit. The ads Will be newsy and fresh. Watch fer them.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09

|goOd for any smoker president of the xocery Co.,, was a busi' to Bemis Tuesday. kirgie Hurst. of Clarendon, bty visiting relatives anc |saine was h Helena Mon hsiness for. the Farmers hing in sjewelry line al
 prices lowests nothing Dul oods on sale.
 Ike sale. conducted Satur- Bantist Ladies Aid So
 post office, was entirely
 Every cake was sold af ked.4
 and the world laughs with
 want to laugh real hard, eday night Nov. 18th and s Electrical Extravaganza. era House.
 onroe county friends ot |Kniffin, who once lived at
 Brinkley aud during that Nor the. ARGUS as "Polindy
 be interested to know that Connected with the Coweta |weta, l. T., as a regular 1.-the Courier force.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09

Miss Velera Skilern, Of Searcy, who visited Mrs. Ida Hicks at the Brinkley House for several days of the past week, left Friday evening for visit to Mississippi friends.
 Lace curtains at cost. new ele- gant iron beds $3 90 up, high grade willow rockers $500 down rocker free with every $5o.oO purchase these are a few attractions at T. J. Brickell & Co.'S.
 IN. P. Lawrence, the expert sawyer for the Brinkley Car Works & Manfg. O.. was able to be out Mon day for the first time since last Thurs day. when he was caught by a chill and kept in bed the remainder of the week.
 An early caller appeared at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Jim Henderson Sunday morning little lady from babyland -and Mama and Papa Hen dsrson are receiving the congratula- tions of their friends upon the arrival of the fair visitor.
 
 Robt. Carlton. the we'll known piano tuner, is in the city. MT. Carl ton has been running the ARGUS piano for the past twelve years and So per- fcctly does he do his work that we take pleasure in recommending him to the public
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
Ep PERSONAL NOTES.
k2oO Reward.

,v me for the arrest and
 d oy ,,rson stealing timber oil
 ,anros. amy Lee and st. Francis M. GAVIN. l Memphis. Tenn.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09
E changing this d.

ces are changed THEY RE t the grades are as good. as Pvem Lumber Co.,. St.
 Ills, Perla. Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-11-09

i
 will sell you a l7 jewel
 watch for 5000. Why krash when you can get a Dor 5000.
 krick work on the Weldon ng is about complete and (rk is progressing rapidly. C. 5. White has returned Peral weeks visit to friends fs at Dyersburg, Tenn. [L. Hawkins was up from Rdge home Monday night,
 his- brother, c, C.. Haw- l I. Murphy was in Little eeek on business pertaining
 Medical Board. of which kary,
 Terry. IT,. who was relief
 he Midland a while last
 With the Cotton Belt, E g;l who has removed to to take charge of the Cir k office,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-10-19
Cuentos ajenos
SUG STICN

SUGGESTION
sSoy yol iAqui me tienesl
lEstoy muerta de frio!
lie gusta la sorpresa2 Va
mos, hombTe. canta, baila V sal.
ia de alegrial
1Mi maYido7 Partio en- el
tren de las siete y media. Oui-
Sc venir aqui en- seguida. Pero
para no hacerme sospechosa a
los criados tuve que retrasar
nj salida de casa Luego tome
I'm coche y aqui me tienes.
Estoy segura de que ha en-
prendido Ell viale anunc;ado.
Francisco le ha acompaflado
hasta la estacion de Orsay Y lie
tonl6 el billete. Sin embargo.
como conozco las perversas in
tenciones de Pedro, he recurri-
do q la Agencia Delepine para
que TN sabueso le siguiese los
pasos. Esta tarde recibi el ST.
guiente telegrama: "Vamos ha-
cia Burdeos. No volyeremos
hasta el domingo.
Los gastos de viaje Y vein
te frances diarios.
-lQue bien Sc esta aquf!
lComo me encantan este silen-
clio y esta soledad!
Isl. soy muy dichosa!
lie vas a reir de 10 que voy
a decirte!
mo esta escrito que toda fe-
licidad perfecta trae consigo su
expiacion? mo fulguran a veces
los relampagos en- medic de una
atm6Sfera sin nubes?
Themes raz6n; ese hombre
me volyera loca. Me inspira
TN terror indescriptible. Guam.
do me lanza una de esas infer
males miradas, experimento la
sensation de una aguda barre
ma que me taladrara el cerebro,
bajo la cabeZa Y me pregunto
aterrada ST nuestro secreto va 4
ser descubierto. Mi marido,
ademas de ser IN hombre cello
SO y brutal, tiene tambien IN
alma de verdugo.
-Es verdad. No pensemos
mas en- ESQ. HAS procurado la
comida2 No 10 habia notado. Pa
Tece esto una mesa de munecas.
lUn pastel, dos perdices trufa-
das. unos cangreios! Me mimas
demasiado! Y tambien una bo-
tella de Champagnel Como me
gusta el Champagne! iTendria
gracia que nos emborrachara
mos! va te oigo brindar: IA la
salud de mi Luciano, que es loI
que mas quiero en- el mundo
II A la salud de mi adorado
Andres a quien quiero mas que
a mi vida! iDame TN cigarrillo!
No 10 sc. Un malestar ex-
tralo, TN zumbido confuse enI
las sienes. una pesadez en- la
nuca, una rara depression en- to-
do mi ser.....
-Enferma, no. Mi pulse es
normal y NADIA me duele. To-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-10-19
LE ES De 1905

Sc hallan a la venta en- la Lii
oreria del BoLETlN las leyes de
1905, acompafiadas de I'm yo-
Idmen dc gran utilidad para los
letrados Y el pdblico en- general,
conteniendo Ia LEY de evi-
dencia" y "A APPENDICES de leyes
de otTas Asambleas references
tambi6n a la prueba en- 10 civil.
Precio de las dos obras :, 5 200
Ley de evidencia. co1npra-
da separadameote.. S $50
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-10-19

came la frente. La tengo he
lada.
81, tengo algo; pero nj an.
gustia es de caracter ffsico. Pro.
cede de una lejana aprension,
hlJa qulzas de IN extTano pre-
sentiniento. jDios mio! Me
parece que oigo su VOC!
No te rias. Presiento I'm
pel1gro que Sc cierne sobre
nuestras cabezas. Ignore q que
genero pertenece; pero estoy Sc
gura de que nos amenaza una
desgracia.
va Sc que la casa esta ce.-
rrada; pero me parece que no
esfamos solos. Aqui hay al
gulen que no ha entrado nj Dor
"a puerta nj por Ia ventana No
.le Veo; pero adivino su presen-
c1a. iTengo miedo, Andres,
tengo miedo!
y. Constant
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-10-19

Soy 20! iAqui me tienes!
lEstoy muerta de frio!
lie gusta la sorpresaa Va
mos, hombre. canta, baila Y sal
ia de algeria!
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-10-05


ssubsurface packing, must follow.
constant shallow surface cultiya-
ttion. The object of this is two
fold: to check evaporation, and to
avoid disturbance Of the plants
root-bed in which is carried on the
work Of gathering support for the
growth above. No long pointed
Eshovels are permitted. So deep,
and no deeper, must the cultivator
run throughout the season. The
ground, under this plan, after one
or two civilizations resembles a
level floor Of firm earth with two
or three inches Of dust spread over
it.
The checking Of evaporation is
the one end towards which all
these steps have tended. For
drought is simply evaporation out
stripping rainfall. Only a few
inches Of rain are needed to mature
crops, if it can be kept where it is
wanted in the ground; and the
vast down pours Of 8 wet season,
like those Of the South American
llanos, are Intellectual to prevent
| the parching droughts Of summer,
because an enormous evaporation
goes on in the dry season. BY the
Campbell method evaporation may
be 50 reduced that, even Withmuch
less than nineteen inches Of an
nual rainfall, pitation will gain
upon il, and the body Of moist
earth become greater year by year.
And this is done by no magic, but
by the simple expedient Of keep
ing the field protected during sum-
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-10-05
Campbell System
Of Arid T arf1ling
(Continued from page 81.

their memories. The turning III
of the soil and the rearing d
crops would. it was said, hole
moisture, temper the winds, de
crease evaporation, and make
more rain. Settlers came by
thousands, as did the dollars Of
the frugal East and of Europe
and everybody made money.
1t took some years of crop and
mortgage-company failure to con.
vince the Eastern MORTGAGE that
his loan was really the purchase
Of a quarter-section Of very fine
landupon which ordinary farm
ing had failed and to burn into
the mind Of the settler that such
culture as he knew how to bestow
would produce crops only from
two to five years in ten. By that
time buffalo grass was contending
with alien weeds for the re-posses-
sion of thousands Of abandoned
farms; the prairies we're dotted
with empty and ruined houses;
railroad companies found 2 or 3
trains a week ample to handle
traffic. The hardest of hard times
prevailed, and worst of all, the
hope which had fired these new
communities was succeeded by
despair. The most intelligent
men of the semi-arid belt were
brought to believe that, instead OF
dense communities of agricultur-
lists, these regions were forever
doomed to contain only the sparse
population of a purely stock-rais-
ing country, with meagre lines Of
irrigated land along the streams
The values lost in this change
were enormous, the actual none.
tary loss almost incalcuable.
When the "arid West" is spoken
Of we are apt to think Of the
western parts of Kansas, Nebraska
and the Dakotas. The eastern
portions OF these states are admir-
able farming regions, and the
climate shades off into aridity SO
gradually that no line of demarca.
ton was visible to the myriads oil
movers borne by rapid waves Of
immigration beyond the limits
within which ordinary farming
can succeed. Therefore the situa
ton in these states has attracted
most attention. But the eastern
plains of Montana, Wyoming
Colorado, and New Mexico, all O
Oklahoma, and northern Texas
are parts Of the same great plair
and have similar climatic condi