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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-29

right shortstop and require the pitcher to
toss the ball underhand.
The views of the doctor are not those OF
a person familiar with the game only from
the grandstand. He Is an old lot" player
Of no mean ability himself In his younger
days DR.. Tindall figured as shortstop on
O number Of prominent local mines, and, al
though he is not able to play now. he has
never lost his love and interest in the
sport.
years ago when I was a daily attend
ant at the base ball contests" DR.. Tindall
said the other day regarding the DONNA
ton Of the pitcher, "the onesided charac-
ter of the game 1 have mentioned. inspired
me to speculate how some of the conditions
might be improved. Ny conclusion then
was that the batting might be made a
Of bat slightly broader than the club
now used. and that the fielding efficiency
should be enhanced by the addition OF a
right .shortstop. Subsequent observation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-29

ton of the .infield but every member of
the team would be in the game. instead OF
depending upon the pitcher to do nine
"a bat with about the same area of sec
ton as the present bat, but ellipsoidal in
form, would afford much more opportunity
for the use of skill, the part of the
batter, even though it did deprive some
slugger Of the fame of knocking fly over
the center field fence once or twice during
the season. to the admiration of the
thoughtless, while he missed dozen safe
hits he might have made with a more cal
culating and less convulsive display of en-
ergy. One of the wonders of the game Is
the enthusiasm with which the fan ap-
plauds the least effective plays II they are
only sensational But that is also true OF
the spectacular in politics. government and
religion. People are too busy or lazy to go
behind the returns.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-29

I'd Regiment team Of Washington defeated
the Belvederes by the score Of q to % at
Cross Street Hall Saturday night
In the first half the local team looked to
be sure winners. At the beginning Of the
second half. however. the Washington con-
tingent brushed up and by series of finely
executed passes and plays finally overlook
their opponents and then forged ahead.
Bopp and Schlosser. for the Washington
tans. made some excellent plays much to
the satisfaction of their rooters. For the
Belvederes G.. Schuerholz and A. Schmidt
played exceptionally we'll Some Of their
passes called for loud applause. Lineup:
Washington. Position Belvedc;es
Bopp. ............. forward ........ C. Schuerhoiz
Hubbard ........... forward A. Schmidt
Schlosser. center ........... Granger
Reyes. .........,.... defense w Schucrholz
Scroggins. defense ............ Ped,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-29
SECOND REGIMENT
WON AT BASKET BALL

BALTIMORE, Md October 29.-In an ex-
citing intercity game Of basket ball the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

Very common in Japan is the Gus
tom Of adopting children TO keep a
family name from becoming extinct
There is scarcely a family in which
1t has not at some time or other been
observed. A person who has no male
issue adopts a son. and, If he has q
daughter. often gives her to the
adopted son in marriage. A youth
or even a child. who may be the head
of family. occasionally adopts, OIL
the point of dying. "a son older than
himself TO succeed him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

.Jaurese. the French socialist
leader. finds that socialistic journal
ism does not pay. In the Humanite
h announces that that newspaper
must be suspended unless friends of
per, he says is being worked at a
loss of more than $4,000 month.
NJ. Jaures says he has been offered
$4,000 wherewith to keep the HUI
mantle going if he will cease to at
tack Russian credit in it, but he pre-
existence.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

A phonosrarph loaded with cam
palgn speeches and mounted in a
wagon so as TO be carried from cor
ner 10 corner in the thickly popula-
ted East side is the latest idea of
the Hughes forces I'm New York city
though upstate people were to have
had phonagraph editions of Hearst
some days ago. Last night % repub-
lican monographs were due to- begin
work as spellbinders. Some of the
speeches have been previously de-
livered i'm the campaign. and Others
have been specially prepared for use
in the monographs: most are in En-
glish. and some in Yiddish.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26
TO THE VOTERS
IN SEVENTH SENA-
TORIAL DISTRICT
.Gentlennen:

Gentlemen:
L was unanimously nomi-
mated by the Democratic Dis
trict Convention at Hinton
on September Doth for office
of State Senator for this dis
trict and desire to announce
my candidacy, and solicit
your good wishes and votes
on election day.
The convention, recog-
nizing my wishes, re-
strained from instructions,
thereby leaving me untram-
melled to act, if elected, as
my conscience approves for
the best interests of the peo-
pie of the district irrespect-
i've of party. / appreciate
this expression of conf
dcnce, and promise that
same was not misplaced.
! believe the cardinal prin-
ciples of Democracy, Home
rule, sound money, and tax
l!ion only for public pur-
poses, as founded by Jeffer-
'on, best for the people, and
will advocate requisite state
avs governing it's indus
iries, without appeals to the
general government, and
will also advocate that the
levy OF county taxes, be they
much or little, be left to the
counties and such taxes, in
Guiding licenses, be used
solely for county purposes.
! hope TO make Il canvass
OF each voting precinct IN
the district and discuss is
sues with the people. In the
event that L am not able to
carry out the program, /
will appreciate suggestions
from any citizen.
Very Truly Yours,
JAIRUS COLLINS.
BramwelI, w. Va.
Oct. 9th, 1906.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

There have been lively suspicious
from the opening of the New York
campaign that some of the democrat
tc leaders protesting to support
Hearst are secretly planning to knife
him AT the polls Now comes the ap-
parently well-based report that some
teposed republican bosses are lay
Ing down on Hughes" as the phrase
goes. The people nominated him.
let the people elect him." is the in
different comment of an unnamed
republican leader as reported in the
New York Evening Post.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

Senator William A. Clark of
Montana laid the foundation of his
vast fortune by securing a star route
contract. The route was between
Deer Lodge and Butte, the latter a.
that time being a mining camp OF
ordinary prospects. With the mon
ey made out of this contract Clark
in partnership with man named
Larrabee. founded bank in Deer
Lodge. his home. Later he loaned
money to miner vao soon aban-
doned his claims. These fell into
Clark's hands and made him inn
mensely rich.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

viii roll mp above the knee conven-
iently and easily. Sailors are great
deck washers. and in deck washing
IL is necessary to have the legs bare
to the knees. Trousers OF ordinary
cut rolled above the knees would
cramp the flesh of the upper legs
and hinder the circulation; but sal
lor's trousers may be taken by their
wide bottoms and pulled in jiny
TO the hip"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

Alabama, who is Sc years of age
choose If he were again beginning
active life, replied: The high call
ing of farmer. would purchase I'll
nicely located farm and settle down
to farming as my lifework, thus
guaranteeing to my loved ones and
myself the highest and happiest OF
hours. with full crib, full smoke
house and a full measure of useful
ness"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

American diamond cutters are now
said to excel the world. This is what
enables the New York merchants af-
Ter buying the rough diamonds
abroad to sell the finished product to
European customers who demand a
perfect gem.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-26

A navy man has been explaining
to landsman that baggy ones are
the only possible trousers for a man
of-war'sman. "They are baggy at
the bottoms" he said, 80 that thew
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-25

T,v;ro tL;. u.,,I.
"'"' ~
~ ''''""'
J. w. Hancock OF Dawson was
Il V'S''or III inc city th'S week.
John Brlscoc was in from Dod-
son Tor ranch supplies Thursday.
Miss Anna Mackovcc IS very sick
at the kock Island eating house.
Headquarters for school sup
plies. The Top Notch Store. 44tf
o.. q. Stevenson, conductor on
the Rock Island IS in the city for
a few DAYS.
6nc limo of ~Ianancsc. China
and other crockcrv at the Top
Notch Store. 44tf
p,..a
-, :. - TL,,.
tor ranch ernnl;cs
-, -.
..
7 -.
e., -, =,
gwen ~, -,
P"'o''0 ~
we ~ :,
~
S'N''' '''''
1. H.. ChcnauIt VIII pogln inc
erection OF a real estate oiiicc righ'
away on the lot east OF Dr. kus'
SELLS drug store.
G.. A. Ward OF QUAY, is hauling
lumber to build a school house 70,
that community. He loaded on
of here Thursday.
4 ,oruo man ncnhcw Of r. \
wovro was Kicked bv = bors,
"Wednesday and was sen home t,
Folsom IN scrions condition.
conauo. hos ou,choso,
tbo Ioondro Martinez ranch O.
MIRO Cr;I,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-25
ENTERTAINMENT.

Decidedly the most enjoyable
social event of the season was the
Bachelor Dinner given at the
Rock Island eating house last
Friday evening by Mrs, Lipscomb
assisted by Mrs. c. G. Stevenson,
of Guyman, Okla.
The guests of honor we're DR..
Kluttz and Mr.Sanders, two of the
number soon to leave.
The banquet table was adorned
with fruits, candles and trailing
vines, and it seemed that each sue
ceeding purse was the more dam
ty and tempting.
The menu was as follows:
Waldorf Salad Saratoga Flakes
Olives
Roast turkey with dressing
Potatoes Stuffed tomatoes
Virginia biscuit with Jelly
Oyster Pate
Ice tea Coffee
Fruit shcrbct Angel food Nut cake
Sailed Almonds
With the last course came the
toasts, then the table was romov-
cd and dancing followed until a
late hour, completed the perfect
evening.
Punch was served by Mrs. Ste
vcnson throughout the evening.
Those participating were:
Misses Pructt, Anderson, Cur
rem, Tccicr, Jones, Shaw, Mako
vcc, Lipscomb.
Mcssrs Sanders, Hargis, George.
Edwa rds, Hanrahan, H.. II. Har.
gis, Davidson, Webbcr, Donohoo.
Kluttz and Coulter.
Mcsdamcs Lipscomb, Steven.
son, Houser and Donohoo.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-25

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home seekers and the city is filled
almost to its capacity with strang-
CrS.
Charles V. Mallct, -. S. Chinese
Inspector, formerly of the port of
Naco and his family are here and
will make this their home indefinite.
~ rs the government has instruct
cd him to open an office here and to
work this field.
lobe, of Jenkins Flat, spent a day
in town this week. He is among
Quay %County's most successful far
mcrs and say should his locality
get another rain the YIELD of all
kinds OF crops will be abundant.
The weather bureau here treat
cd us to a maximum Of 100 de-
grccs OF heat during July but Au-
gust has been more agreeable and
up to the present time we have
had a very pleasant month. The
mercury has never been above %
so far in August.
c. l.. Shelton, a druggist OF St.
Toe, Mo-, has leased the A. Il.
Carter building, now occupied by
Joseph I~sreal, and will put in a
stock Of drugs as soon as Mr.. Is.
real moves out of the building. II,
hopes to get started by the first o
! December.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Death of Mrs. Geo. ID. Beck.

Mrs. George h. Beck, nee Elise Prewett, eldest daughter and second child of John NJ. aud Emma C. Prew- ett. died at the residence of her par ents in this city, on Saturday, Sep tember 22, 1906, of typho-malarial fever, after lingering illness of sev- erel weeks, aged 22 years, 10 months and 9 days.
 The precious remains were laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in the For rest City cemetery, the funeral ser vices being conducted at the resi- dence by Elder ]. H. Cason.
 Elise Prewett was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, on October 3l, 1883, where she has resided almost contin- uously until her death. She was a graduate of the Ouchita Musical Con- servatory at Philadelphia, and united with the Baptist church in that city in 1900.
 She was married to MT George D. Beck, nephew of the late Capt. ]. W. Beck of this city, on December 2l, 1901, and he survives her.
 Mrs. Beck was one of the most highly accomplished young women in the community, and had many noble traits of character which endeared her to wide circle of friends. The Times desires to join these in sincere condolences to the bereaved family. and express the hope that God will comfort them.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Reunion Cosmos Club.

'Rich gift of God. A year of time. '"
 The eighth reunion of the Cosmos Club was held Monday. September 24, 1906, at the home of Mrs. s. c. Neel
 This club was organized in 1899, taking for it's motto, Law, Harmony and Truth" and since it's inception has endeavored to live up to it's stan dard-the Cosmos, that in the face of autumn's frosts still bravely fiaunts its colors," is the club flower and white and blue are the colors.
 The study subject for the year is France and Austria, and taking the number present as an indication of the prevailing interest, the year promises to be unusually successful.
 An address of welcome was deliver ed by the president, Mrs. s. c. Neel, in which she also set forth certain plans in regard to civic Improvement that in her judgment would be well for the club to accomplish in view of the coming visit of the State Fedora tion in April.
 Two beautiful instrumental selec- tions-"Valse Arabesquen and "Witches' Dance," were rendered by Miss Davis and Mrs. Henry Pet tus, respectively.
 Talks were given by the members on the subject of Individual Responsi- bility in Club Work.
 Refreshments were served
 The next meeting will be with Mrs. W. H. Alley, on October l, 1906. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Starving 10 Death.

Because her stomach was so weak ened by useless drugging that she could not eat, Mrs. Mary II. Walters, of St. Clair street, Columbus, Ohio, was literally starving to death. She writes: Ny stomach was so weak from useless drugs that l could not could not sleep: and not before l was given up to die, was induced to try Electric Bitters; with the wonderful result that improvement began at once, and complete cure followed. ' Best health tonic on earth. soc. Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Tom kippur the H0liest of all.

Beginning at sundown on Friday evening and extending until o'clock Saturday evening all Jewish people will titly celebrate Tom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the last of the Ten Days of Penitence." The day will be spent in fasting and prayer and attendance upon services.
 Tom kippur is the holiest of all days for the Jewish people. and a faith ful observance is carried out each year. All business is suspended dur ing the hours of the holy day and all Jews attend church or spend the day in meditation and prayer.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Colt Times.

MT. ]. M. Campbell, of Caldwell, was in the city Saturday on business.
 MT. M. F.. Williams went to Ma rianna Saturday.
 MT. Joe Davidson went 10 Hot Springs Sunday.
 Miss Annie Bunch, who had been staying at Mckenzie, Tennessee, re- turned home Sunday,
 Messrs. J. W Taylor and C. T.. Moore went to Forrest City Monday.
 MT. W. A. Daulton left for Me Crory Monday.
 Messas. Walter Hambric. Ben Lyons and NJ. F.. Williams went to Wynne Monday.
 MT. NJ. L. Sisk, of Hamiin, was in the city Monday.
 Miss Claudio Vinson went to Wynne Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gatten of Wynne, were visiting relatives and friends in the city this week.
 MT. Walter Hendren says all the people can laugh at him about being the ugliest man in town, but just so he got the soap, he wishes another show would come along and vote on the uglieSt man so he could get an other bar
 MT. M. F.. Williams went to Wynne Tuesday.
 Messrs. N. c. Williams, ]. G. Taylor and l.. F. Williams went to Forrest City Tuesday. OLD WHISPERS.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
The Breath of Life.

It's significant fact that the strong est animal of it's size, the gorilla, also has the largest lungs. Powerful lungs means powerful creatures. How to keep the breathing organs right should be mans chiefest study. Like thousands of others Mrs. Ora A. Ste phens of Port William, Ohio, has learned how to do this. She writes: ''Three bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery stopped my cough of two years and cured me of what my friends thought was consumption. O, its grand for throat and lung troubles. J Guaranteed by all drug gists. Price 50c and sl. Trial bottle free
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Warning Order.

In the st. Francis Chancery Court. December Term. 1906. The Peoples Building X Loan
 Association. of Little Rock, Plaintiff.
 ys. W. l. LaDler, A0mr., CT al, defendants. The defendants. Lilhe McMickles guardian and Clyde NcMickles and Charles McMickles the nonresident defendants herein. are warned 10 appear in luis Court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the plain tiff. The Peoples Building & Loan Assoeia- ton, of Little Rock, Arkansas
 G. E. MALLORY, Clerk By Nj. W. SEABORN b C. September l. l906
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
A GUARATEED CURE FOR PILE.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized to refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in to l4 days. soc.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
STATE or OHIo, cry or TOLEDO, :

 Frank J, Cheney, makes cath that he is se Dior partner in the firm of F. J. Cheney X O., doing business Tn the City of Toledo County and State aforesaid. and that said hrm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of ca. tarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY sworn 10 before me, ane subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December lss6.
 A. ". GLEASON, (seaD Notary PnhIi. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood aud mucuons sur faces ot the system. Send Tor testimonials Tree.
 F. j. CHENEY X co, Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 95e.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28

The grand jury adjourned sine die Saturday afternoon. The report of their findings appears in another column, and is quite an important document, touching as it does upon several matters of considerable inter- est to the public, especially respect ing the number of witnesses put upon recognizance by magistrates, and the unsafe, crowded and hence unsanitary condition of the jail.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Well Worth Irving,

W. H. Brown, the popular pension attorney of Pittsfeld, Vermont, says: Next to pension, the best thing to get is pr. Kings New Life Pills He writes: They keep my family in splendid health. Quick cure for headache, constipation and bilious ness. 25c at all druggists. Guaranteed.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Warning Order.

In St Francis Chancery Court, December Term. 1906. Frank BlonDt, Plaintiff.
 Ys Vary Blount, Defendant The defendant. Mary Blount is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of The plaintiff. Jobn Blount September 24. 1906
 G E. MALLORY, Clerk
 By NJ. ". Seaborn, b. C.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Notice of Special Bill.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under N signed citizens of Caldwell, in Teieo township. St. Francis county. Arkansas, will make application 10 the General Assembly of the state of Arkansas at it's next regular meeting, for an act to compel the St. Louis Iron Mountain X Southern Railway Company to build and continuously maintain a depot at Caldwell on their railroad
 CALDWELL MERCANTILE & GIN co
 And Others.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-28
Farm For Sale.

Eighty-two Acre Farm for Sale in St. Francis county, Ark, situated three miles from Colt and three miles from Caldwell, and one mile from railroad. 62 acres in cultivation, all under fence; 20 in timber; ? good three room houses; good water: fine land; all level and rich. For further information, address,
 A. J. PERRY, Colt, Ark.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-13

ton. and the only sug g~estlon that | have
known Of which would tend 10 that result
has been that proposed by that
appointed to consider the laws delay-the
appointment Of Supreme Court COMMITS
sioners, with the power to designate sueh
commissioner 10 ho!d ulal lerhs Va
Supreme Court.
in considering this question 1t must be
horne IN mind that the moment there Is a
substantial increase in the number OF cases
disposed Of at trial term, the Appeuate
Division must have additional judges. as 'na'
court is now worked to its utmost capac!ty.
aud any additional business WOULD simply
cause arrears In that court, a conoltlon 'no'
we have SO far been able to prevent a
question has arisen in relation to what ACTION
should be taken in regard TO the additional
Judges in New York, and the, conclusion 70
which have arrived is that the LeRisiatupe
should be asked 70 increase at once ne ne N nj
! showed by the Constitution and TO allow
| them TO be elected at the next election.
70 the proper disposition Of the current busi.
Mesa of the court, and in view OF the interest,"
that is now taken !, IN the n,s ssle e tts1 SSbba2nnS Up to
get competent and efficient men II they are
10 be elected next fall' o
In spite Of the arguments ., Jusiir ice
Inpraham and the decided stand TOT I'M
mediate action on the part OF the o1nmlttee
~ the chamber and the Merchants Asso-
oiation the Representatives of the Bar Asso-
citation were inclined to favor delay. II
seems that the membership Of the Judiciary
Committee OF that organization has been
materially changed since these bills were
passed upon favorably by it several years
ago. when they were vetoed by the GOV;
ernor, and some OF the new members wanted
time to familiarize themselves with the
Before the conference adjourned 1t was
agreed that the matter should be diseusseo
again tomorrow afternoon at I O'CLOCK
al the Chamber Of Commerce by the iui
laws DELAY committee Of the chamber and
one member from each OF the bar ano
merchants committees. 1t was also de.
Cided to send q delegation to Albany mex
week, when there will be q public hearing or
the measures.
Among those who attended the confer
epce Yesterday we're w. Bayard Cutting
A, B.. Hepburn, George F. Seward ane
John Crosby Brown Of the Chamber o
Commerce, Austen G. Fox, Julien L. Davies
William n. Curtis, Stephen H. Olin, William
d, Guthrie, j. F. Kelnochan, C.. c. Burling
ham and James Byrne Of the Bar Associa
ton and Edward N. Grout. Henry. W ,Jesul
and John Brooks Leavitt Of the Merchants
Ass ociation.