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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-02-27
OUR VOTING CONTEST.
II is Now in Full Blast and Opens with
Bright Prospects.

The voting contest now being
conducted by the WATcHMAN
seems destined to eclipse all form
er rec r1s. Well it may, a first
class buggy, as We intend to give
to the lucky individual who se-
cures ; he most votes, is not to be
picked up without cost at any old
time This buggy will be one of
the best that money can buy and
Is nice enough and strong enough
for any use aud those who will
make ali effort to get 1t should be-
gin to gather in eubscribers and
votes without delay. These who
have thus far been voted for are
as follows:
Rev. H A. Trexler, Man.
Mug; ....... ........ 2OO
A. Ernest Miller, city,
VIM. NJ. L. Fesperman,
city, No. 8, $50. ... 175
Rev N D. Bodie, city No.
T.. .-..~......-. .r.... 1l0
T. W. Watkins, city, No. 1, $50
John G. Goodman, Cres- 4t@
cent, 15o
il G. Holshouser. city,
NJ. 6, s.............. 1875
R4mem ,er the race is lot al
ways to the swift nor the strong,
nu 60 blm W no gets the most votes
will the prize be given.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-02-27

Any. one in need of frst-class
bugg- will do we'll to read over
our buggy proposition on this page.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-02-27
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUGGY.

We haven't a suitable cut
Of the buggy which some
lucky person will receive at
the expiration Of this contest,
but in a general way we can
say that it is a No. II Dia>
mond buggy made by the'Du~'
rant>Dort Carriage Cos It is
of the open side bar type and
one Of the best makes on the
market, substantial and first>
class in every particular. 1t
can be seen by calling at the
Barber Buggy and Wagon
Go "a ,,loao oG h..a:r1.oo an
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
FOUR SHAFTS OF HUMOR.
Filthy Remarks from One of the Fore
 most Jokesmiths.

With the truly artistic temporal ment the bird in the bush has scant notion of doubling it's value by chang ing to the hand.
 A has-been is a man who has spent his time with hair vigors, electric brushes and newspaper recipes, when he should have been winning q laurel wreath to cover his ignominy with.
 When you enter a shop state just what you want. For then the mer- chant can go intellgently to work to sell you something else. The great law of commerce is to sell people what they don't want. What they do want will sell itself.
 But, probably it is no harder to live up to your reputation when you are young than 1t will be to live it down when you are older.-Puck.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
True to His Promise.

A teacher in tenement district hur ried from the school to find the mother of pupil who had been taken quite ill.
 Can you show me where Mrs. An gelo Scandale lives?" she inquired of a cherub transplanted from the sunny south to dark, sunless alley.
 "Yes, teach, I show you," and will ing, sticky hand dragged her on with such speed as to make her stumble over an Italian dame seated on the threshold
 After the teachers breathless flight toward the clouds, the little hand stopped tugging.
 There where Mees Scandale live" indicated the horizontal arm and fin ger, but she downstair sitting on the step" finished the smiling lips Harper'S Magazine.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Reunion of Masons Closes.

The Scottish Rite Masons of the val
 ley of Little Rock. have concluded
 their work alter a three days session.
 A class, composed of representative
 business and professional men from all
 sections of the State, have been ele-
 vated to Scottish Rite degrees, and
 those who attended, declare that the
 sessions just closed were the most interesting and instructive held in years. The staff of officers who con ferred the various degrees. from fourth to thirty-secOnd, were well versed in the ritual, and the ceremonies were
 most impressive and interesting The Arkansas consistory is now composed
 of some 900 members, one of the larg-
 est in the Southern jurisdiction, and
 possesses the finest home in the South. The death of Frederick Webber re- gently was the cause of much regret among the high Masons attending the reunion. MT. Webber one of the high
 est Masons in the United States, was secretary of the Supreme Council at
 the time of his death. The Supreme
 Council will at it's pleasure, elect an
 other to succeed to his place in the
 council, which is composed of s thir-
 ty-third degree Masons in the United
 States And from this thirty-three, a | successor to Secretary Webber will be
 elected. The Mason who will succeed MT. Webber as a member of the Su- preme Council will be selected from the list of honorary thirty-third degree Masons in this country. There are 14 Masons of this rank in Arkansas, and many others throughout the coun- | try. C. E. Rosenbaum is the Arkan-
 sas member of the council
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Arkansas Baptists In Session.

The Arkansas Baptist State Conven- tion is in session in the capital city this week. This is a state organiza- ton embracing 800 churches with a membership of 100000. Delegates are still pouring in and judging from the unprecedented number of arrivals pre- Vious to the opening session, the hopes of the members for an attendance of 2,000 will be realized. The temper ance sentiment in the convention IS very strong and it is believed that one of the first resolutions to be con sidered after the appointment of com mittees will be one calling for con sttutional convention for the purpose of amending the constitution to se- cure statewide prohibition. Encour- aged by the success of the prohibi- tion adherents in Georgia and Okla homa, the Arkansas BaptistS are con fident of securing the passage of prohibitory amendment should a con vention be called. Interest also cen ters around the probable president or the convention for the next year. Three men are being prominently mentioned for the honor. They are General Will liam E. Atkinson of Little Rock, an attorney; Dr. J. H. Kitchens of Para gould. president of the First National bank of that place, and Judge II. T. Bradford of Lonoke, former commis- siOner of min6si manufactures and az riculturp The DrpSpnt officers are. John Ayers of Ft. Smith. president; Rev. w. F. Doris of Hope. and John Jeter Hurt of Conway, secretaries, and J. H. Kitchens of Paragould, treasur CT. Following the election of the off cers, representatives of Baptist enter prises throughout the state will be given an opportunity to present the claims of their institutions for assis- tance from the convention.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
ENCOURAGING FACTS
THOSE CONTEMPLATING CHANGE OF RESIDENCE SHOULD
 READ THEM.

The other day the writer was in the Office of the Canadian Government at St. Paul, Minnesota. On the windows Of the building were signs to the effect that hOmesteads of 160 acres were given free to actual settlers. and in the windows were displays of wheat, oats, barley, other grains and vege- tables, which he was told were grown in Western Canada. This could be readily believed for in. no other cOun- try on the Continent would it be pos sible to grow such splendid specimens. The world is now pretty well advised that in the growing of such cereals as have been named and vegetables as well the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta have no competitor. For several years past specimens have been exhibited at State and County Fairs throughout the State, and these exhibits are looked upon as one of the chief attractions. They have demonstrated what can be done in the climate of a country pos sessing a soil that will grow things
 But that it was possible to grow vege- tables such as were seen there seemed to create some doubt. But it was the case. And apples too. Not of course the splendid fruit grown in countries more congenial to such cul- ture, but they were in evidence Throughout Indiana, the hoosier farm CTS were forced to stop and think. When a similar exhibit was placed be- fore them during the past few weeks, many of them were forced to stop and remark: That is much ahead of any, thing We can do. The quality of the grain we have conceded, for has not so-and-so sent us samples grown on his own farm the like of which we had never seen before. But to think of the vegetables-and such vegetables Why, we thought everything was frozen up there, and these turnips, cabbages, caulifowers, beets, man. golds, pumpkins, and squashes are away ahead of anything we ever saw grow" That is the story everywhere. Thousands of Western Canada home steaders, formerly United States citi- zens, are growing just such grain, just such vegetables, which yield them a splendid profit with little outlay on the farms that they have secured from the Government of the Dominion of Can ada at the nominal cost of $10 for 160 acres. If adjoining land is wanted it can be secured from the railway com panies or from private individuals at moderate prices and reasonable terms. By placing your name and address on a postal card and addressing it to the Canadian Government Agent, whose name appears elsewhere, a copy of Last Best Vest telling you all about it will be sent YOu free.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
State Capital Notes
Bulletin Issued.

Agricultural Commissioner Guy B. Tucker has issued a bulletin descrip- tive of Arkansas. According to the report of the commissioner it appears that the most valuable granite forma- tions are in Pulaski county within three miles of Little Rock. Mir Tucker says: Arkansas contains more varieties of stone than any similar area on the globe, and all of superior quality. Fourche noun tain in Pulaski county, is a mass of blue and gray granite. Typical gran ite also appears in Saline county. The blue granite, known as Pulaskite, of Fourche mountain, has been subjected to every test and in every instance proved to be superior to that of any other in the world. This blue granite withstands a higher pressure than any of the well-known granites of the country. It's low absorption of water is greatly in it's favor for building purposes, while it's qualities on the whole rank it above all other known granites. It is fine grained, even in texture, and contains very little mica and horn blende. It is adapted for building and paving purposes, and for monument work. A portion of the streets of Little Rock. Memphis, Tenn. and Louisville, Ky, are paved with it. Among the buildings which have been constructed of the Fourche mountaii granite may be mentioned the Dallas county court house of Dallas, Tex, the First Methodist church of Memphis, Tenn, the Pulaski court house at Lit tie Rock, the Roman Catholic cathe- dral at Little Rock, and many others. The Arkansas state capitol is partially ite."
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Arkansas Grand lodqe.

The Masonic Grand Lodge is in session this week A number of i'm portant issues are to be brought be- fore the Grand Lodge. Chief among them is the proposition to lease the Masonic Temple here and build new one. At the last session of the Grand Lodge a year ago the Board of Con- trol was instructed to look into the matter and ascertain what might be done in the way of leasing the temple for ninety-nine years and erecting a new and more modern temple. An other important matter Is the erection of an orphans home. A special com mittee will report to the Grand Lodge on this matter. and will recommend that an orphans home to cost not less than $40000 be erected. the site for the home to be left. of course. to the Grand Lodge. It is thought, however, that Little Rock will doubtless get the home
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Acting Governor X. O. Pindall Tues day issued a Thanksgiving proclama- ton, proclaiming that Thursday, the 2Sth day of November. 1907, be set aside, recognized and observed by our people as a day of universal thanks giving. Following is the proclamation:
 Whereas, A well-established custom and the law-making powers of our iand have established and decreed the GUS tom of setting aside one day each year to thanksgiving to the great Architect and Ruler of the universe; and
 Whereas, Theodore Roosevelt, pres ident of the United States of America, has, in a recent proclamation, deslg- mated Thursday, the 2Sth day of Nov ember this year, to be suitably observ- ed as such an occasion, and in recognl- tion of this well-establishe custom and the presidents proclamation, l, therefore, remind our people that the past year has been one affording us much just cause for thanksgiving to the Omnipotent Power Our land has been prosperous and our people have been made happy. Floods, devasta- tions and famines have been spared us. The native resources of our soil have come forth in abundance. Con- tentment has reigned and happiness has blessed the homes of our people. Comparing these conditions with those which have at times obtained, and ial, ipH lnt ing the past year, the result is appar- ent that we have much to be thank ful for, and by reason thereof,
 q, X. o. Pindall, acting governor of Arkansas, by virtue of the power vest ed in me by the laws and constitution of this State, do hereby proclaim that Thursday, the 18th day of November. 1907, be set aside, recognized and ob- served by our people as a day of uni versal thanksgiving to Almighty God, for all His manifold gifts and bless ings;
 That during this day all depart ments of State government be closed and private business be suspended, in solar as is possible, and that the day be observed by proper ceremonies in recognition of the blessings We have enjoyed through the manifold grace of our Creator.
 "In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and caused the great seal of the State to be affixed, in the executive chamber, city of Little Rock, on this the 12th day of November, 1907,
 (SeaD "X. O Pindal,
 "Acting Governor"
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
ITCHING RASH 18 YEARS.
Girls Rash Spread and Grew Worse Under Specialists Care-Perfect
 Cure by Cuticura Remedies.

"When my daughter was baby she had a breaking out behind the ears. The doctor said that she would out grow it, and it did get somewhat bet ter until she was about fifteen years old, and after that she could get noth- ing that would drive 1t away She was always applying something in the way of salves. It troubled her behind the knees, opposite the elbows, back of the neck and ears, under the chin, and then it got on the face. That was about three years ago. She took treat ment with a specialist and seemed to get worse all the time. We were then advised to try the Cuticura Remedies, and now l don't see any breaking out. M. Curley, 11-19 Sixteenth St., Bay City, Mich, May 20, 1906."
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
FOUND OUT JUST IN TIME.
Or Finger Bowl Would Have Been Put
 to Novel Use.

The late William Cassidy, one-time editor of the Albany Argus. possessed the traditional Irish wit. On one oc- casion, number of years ago, he was a guest at a political banquet in AL bany. At that time finger bowls were seldom used, and their correct usage Ga passing fad) meant to dip corner of the napkin in the water and there with daintily cleanse the finger tips. Most of the men present eyed the in- novation, when introduced at dessert, narrowly and uncertainty. One after another ended by plunging the hand into the crystal dish. But MT. Robert Pruyn, a well-known Albany gentle man. correctly moistened bit of his napkin and laved his fingers. MT. Cassidy watched him admiringly, not having as yet touched his own glass. That's good he whispered to a neigh bor. That's good If Pruyn hadn't done that l should have put my foot in it."-Harper's Weekly.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Fine Specimens.

Prof A. Mashburn, superintendent of the Deaf Mute Institute, presented the Agricultural Department with a bunch of bananas grown on the grounds of the institution. The bananas are ripe and of excellent flavor. The Depart ment also received from c. L. Heilman, who lives near the city, a very fine specimen of cotton. The stalk con. tained 12S bolls, all of which is open ard ready for picking.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Will Not Leave City.

Official denial has been made to the report sent out from Chattanooga through the Associated Press that the Little Rock baseball franchise has been sold to Chattanooga for $1S,000. The Little Rock franchise vii lnot be allowed to leave the city, according to a statement of baseball officials. The report is believed to have origin ated in the fact that a Dallas (TeXas) ,roker recently wrote the Little Rock Baseball Association asking whether the franchise could be bought. A re- ply was sent, so the story goes, that Little Rocks rights could be had for $1S,000, providing the purchasers would agree not to remove the fran chisc from Little Rock.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Also Have Things to Learn.

"For many years l have used coffee and refused to be convinced of its bad effect upon the human system," writes a veteran school teacher.
 Ten years ago was obliged to give up my much loved work in the public schools after years of continuous la bor. I had developed a well defined case of chronic coffee poisoning.
 The troubles were constipation, nutterings of the heart. humping in the top of my head and various parts of my body, twitching of my limbs, shaking of my head, and, at times after eXertion, a general gone feeling with a toper's desire for very strong coffee. 1 was nervous Treck for years.
 "A short time ago friends came to visit us and they brought package oI Postum with them and urged me to try it was prejudiced because some years ago had drunk a cup of weak, taeteless stuff called Postum which l did not like at all.
 This time. however, my friend made the Postum according to diree- tions on the package, and it won mo. Suddenly I found myself improving in most decided fashion.
 Tbe odor of boiling coffee no long or tompts me am so greatly bene- GtFd by Postum that if continue to improve as l am now. I'll begin to think | have found the Fountain or Perpetual Youth This Is no fancy letter but stubborn facts which l am glad to make known
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Crock Mich. Read the book, The Road to ,Fellyille," in pkgs. There's heS son.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Distinction and Difference.

In Dean Ramsay's book of anecdotes there is one which refers to a conver- sation between a Scotch minister and a sexton. The minister was stranger to the gravemaker, and discussed with him the doctrines of the neighboring clergy. As one after another was men, toned the sexton wagged his head gloomily, and said: Hes no sound" At last the minister-who was long, mentioned his own name, and in- quired: MT. - now, isn't he sound?' "Oo, ave- said the sexton, with twinkle in his eye. Hes a sound"
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Three Killed in Exp Iosion.

By an explosion of the boiler at the oin house on the James H. Trulock place, seven miles south of Pine Bluff, James H. Trulock was instantly killed, Will Robinson, the machinist, died four hours later, his brother, Oscar Robinson fatally hurt and two negroes, Alex Young and Jesse Byers, were in iured one probably fatally MT. Tru- lock the owner of the plant which caused his death was one of the wealthiest citirens of Pine Bluff. He was struck in the head by a piece of the piston rod and buried beneath a lot of falling bricks and debris. He was killed instantly, his brains being dashed out.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Desperate Fight On Train.

G. W. Baker who is alleged to be implicated in the murder and robbery of J. W. Crumley at Hoxie last Septem- Der, was arrested at Painters Bluff and brought to Walnut Ridge where he was lodged in jail While enroute he made q desperate effort to escape from the train. fighting off his captors, and running from end to end of the coach in an endeavor to leap from the windows. With the assistance of some of the passengers, the sheriff finally landed him in jail
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Attacked By Unknown Man.

Mrs Oscar Camp of Paragould was attacked in her yard recently by q man wearing a mask and false whis- kers She had been warned by an anonymous friend that her life was marked and she would be killed, so she carried a revolver in her shirtwaist. She began to fire as rapidly as possible. and the man made his escape. The people of Paragould are aroused over the affair and if the man is caught he will be dealt with without mercy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Fouaht Flames Until Overcome.

A little son of A. H. Gillham, living near Charleston, was horribly burned while playing with other children of the household, making a bonfire. His clothes became ignited and with rare presence of mind the little six year-old fought to extinguish the flames, pouring water on himself until the supply was exhausted and then tearing the burning garments from his body until overcome by pain, he crawled under the house to die. He fingered several hours in great agony
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Hurt By Falling Tree.

William Landrum and Solon Wright Of St Francis were seriously hurt by being struck by a falling limb. The men had been at work in the timber and had started home when dead tree near the road broke and fell. striking them both. Landrum's inju' ries may prove fatal.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Accidentally Shot.

A. Walters and his two sons of Pine 'Hie were starting on a hunt recent Y when the younger boy stepping be- aino' loaded his gun, which was acci- aeAtally discharged, the charge strik- rug the older boy in the back, inficting serious and perhaps fatal wound.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
End of Flower Show.

After a session of three days, the fires annual show of the Arkansas Floral Society closed Saturday night at Midnight-a complete success from any possible viewpoint. With more than 5000 worth of exhibits shown and more than 5000 visitors. the Board of Directors are more than pleased with the enterprise.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Passenger Service Inauaurated.

Regular passenger train service has been inaugurated on the Memphis, Paris and Gulf road between Nash vile and Ashdown where the road in tersects the Frisco and Kansas City Southern Systems.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Envy.

Think of the patient, uncomplain ing industry of the busy bee" said the man who makes perfunctory eff forts to be cheerful.
 The busy bee." replied the business man, has no occasion to complain. He is one of the few manufacturers who are not being bothered constantly by the tariff or the pure food laws."- Washington Star.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Died From Effects of Burns.

Electra Alphin, a 17-year-old girl liv- Ing at Pocahontas, died recently from the effects of burns received a few hours previous. Her clothing caught nfe from a heating stove burning her horribly before help arrived.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Didn't Know It Was Loaded.

Joe Copeland was accidently killed by George Hicks near Philadelphia re gently. The two young men had been bird hunting, and on their way home were playing with their guns which they thought were empty, when Hicks weapon was discharged, the load striking Copeland in the face and kill ing him instantly.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
Disappears From Home.

Prof w. H. Watkins, principal of the school at Ravenden Springs, dis appeared from his home recently, leay- Ing his wife and only child. He left the school in charge of one of the pu- plls, whom he told he was compelled to be absent on business, and has not been seen since.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-21
"Society of One-Leoqed Men,"

Ehe president of the Society of One-Legged Men" has arrived in Paris accompanied by another uni jambist.' They had walked from Marseilles, a distance of nearly GOO miles, and, in spite of their infirmity, they averaged over II miles day.