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Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

confession and an expression of his faith in Jesus. Jesus saved him be- cause he trusted in His power.
 The cross on the left is the cross of condemnation. This thief rejected Jesus. He made no prayer or confess sion or recognition of Jesus. To re- ject Jesus means condemnation. He that believeth not is condemned all ready" No man can save himself. No man can do anything to merit sal vation. God proposes to save men through Jesus Christ. There is no other way. no other door to heaven. One thief was lost and one was saved. Both were near Jesus. by His side Many are near Jesus. so near as to hear His voice yet will not accept His salvation. Some wait and say will be saved just as the thief was. Most who say that forget that there were two thieves, and are on the left side of the cross-the side of condem- nation.
 The theme for pm. today. "A fresh effusion of the Holy Spirit the Supreme Need of Every Church.
 The subject for 7:3O service is The Blind Beggar." This will be preced- ed by a discussion of the temperance question under the head of The Curse of the Social Glass"
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

are somewhere in the neighborhood of q half thousand of these wild and un- tanned beasts of burden on the ranch and the iop,ng and tying a few of them is promised as being a more ex- citing scene then even the subduing of a maverick.
 Harry Knight is the owner of a wild west show which is now wintering in Texas He Is himself a fancy roper. Prizes will be given which will cali for the best talent in the business. While the promoters do not figure on cleaning up very much predatory wealth from the show they expect to have plenty of fun and give Phoenix d little sport in a modernized form which will at the same time have enough roughness about 1t to make seem to the average visitor a fair sem b}ance of the picturesqueness of the old days.
 Mir. Knight on his arrival here bought two of the finest specimens of white opossum procurable which are now tanned and corraled ar the Hoff- man. They are fat and certainly would make juicy fed for the colored folks whose reputed love for the ani- nal baked with sweet potatoes is ages old.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
THE THREE CROSSES
 ON CALVARY HILL
The One of Redemption, the One of Salvation and the One of condem- nation.

pr. Henry was greeted by a large audience last night. At 1880 Mir. Moh- Ter conducted a very inspiring song service. after which Dr. Henry follow ed in prelude on "The Saloon as a Crime Breeder" He said in part:
 Nine-tenths of all crimes originate through the influence of the saloon. Seven thousand murders, out of a to- tai of ten thousand, are directly trace able to the saloon. Murderers, thieves and the licentious nest in the saloon. Drink breeds vice in every form and never originates a good deed.
 At o'clock pr. Henry spoke on ''The Three Crosses" Only in one place can a man stand and at the same time understand the meaning of llfe-the hill of Calvary, because here Jesus redeemed man. How different the meaning of the three crosses. Je- sus is between two robbers and thus numbered with the transgressors. Je sus here completed the atonement for man. Here He exclaimed: Tt Is fin ished"-the great transaction Is done. The cross on which Jesus died is the cross of redemption The cross on the right of Jesus is the cross of salvation. Here Is seen the penitent robber who said, Remember me when Thou com est into Thy Kingdom Jesus said: This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise" This cross thus became the cross of salvation to this thief because he trusted in Jesus. This thief had no plea to make for himself. He realized that he was a sinner lost and with no power to save himself. He believed Jesus to be the Son of God. with power to establish a kingdom and gather those who would trust Him in His Fathers home. This thief. here in the crowd who mOcked Jesus confess ed Him before all. His prayer is a
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
MIRIhfUl EVENING FOR CAUSE OF CHARITY
Mr. J. George Hilzinger Will Lecture Next Saturday Night For the Benefit of the Health League.

The Phoenix Heaitin League has ar ranged with Mir. J. George Hilzinger for lecture at the Arizona School of Music next Saturday night. The lec- ture will be of a highly humorous character. It will be somewhat dis connected. consisting of varn by Hassayampa Joe. with satirical. sen sational and comical characterizations. startling situations and astounding climaxes. In Hold On To the Rope" Hassayampa Joe is supposed to give a very truthful account of his strange adventures in the desert west of Yuma. All shriners in good standing will be permitted to attend and get pointers as to how to hold onto the rope" The lecture will be in the form of a read ing and will be given with orchestral overture. intermission and incidental music
 Mir. Hilzinger is not a stranger in Phoenix nor to Phoenix audiences, for Rev. Lewis Halsey. formerly of this city, once said of him: MT. HilZinger is one of the most entertaining speak CTS l have ever listened to. and have heard all the best speakers of this country and many from abroad
 Though for several years MT. Hil- ginger devoted himself to the bank ing business. he always indulged a strong literary bent of a humorous turn and he has succeeded in extract ing for others a great deal of fun out of what seemed at first glance 10 be dull and even solemn.
 In giving this lecture NIT. Hilzinger will contribute to the cause of char ity. for there is no organization in Phoenix in such need of funds as the health league. which has undertaken the care of invalids who have come to this country without money and without friends.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
WOMAN'S CLUB AND
 HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
An Instructive and Entertaining Ses-
 sion of the Club Yesterday Afternoon

There was an unusually interesting session of the woman's club yesterday afternoon. if it is permissible to infer that any meeting of that society is not unusually interesting. The program was arranged by the department of Household Economies and the session was presided over by Mrs. F. T. Col lings. president of that department.
 The first number was a musical se- lection by Mrs. Courtney Camp of Fl Paso. a sister-in-law of Mrs. W. A. Wilson. It was a solo entitled My Heart is Always Young" and was sung so sweetly the vocalist could not es- cape an encore. She responded with lullaby that was equally as enter Iaining.
 Mrs Grant of Modesto California, who is spending the winter here. talk cd very interestingly of what the womans club may do in any city to make it more beautiful. She spoke from experience and observation of actual work. rather than from theory, describing the achievements of the Womans club of Modesto of which she is a member The club desiring to undertake the beautifying of the city inspired enthusiasm in the whole population and was the controlling genius of popular movement for the raising of money for that purpose. on one occasion by a big fiesta and at other times in other ways. In one in- stance the club raised $500 and in another $2500. As a result of the clubs efforts Modesto now has a fine park of large acreage in which many beautiful trees arc planted.
 Miss Ruth Lightburne played piano solo, "Narcissus." by Nevin. that was well executed. greatly enjoyed and q demonstration of the young lady's musical talent
 Mrs. Ceilings read a paper on "The Value of a Small Gift" IL was quite timely in view of the approaching gift giving season and as she read she in- terjected impromptu remarks at ap- propriate places, especially in refer ence to quite a collection of fancy articles she had on display. all appro- priate for gifts to one or another and many of them not exceeding in cost more than a quarter or a half dollar, the value being more in the work put upon the article by the donor or the spirit and manner in which it is ten dered
 Mrs. Arthur c. Hulett sang an h. dian lyric. Less than Dust am l." IL was novel and pretty and the rendition was a decided pleasure. Mrs. Hulett followed with a humorous selection, Peggy and Piggy."
 Mrs. Ancil Martin read a paper en- titled Domestic Science in and out of the School" It had been prepared by Miss Alice Merritt of Bisbee and for warded here. The paper was an in structive and helpful one and was thoroughly appreciated.
 An incident worthy of special men ton was an ovation rendered to Mrs. Bessie V. Cushman. who has been one O. the most ardent and enthusiastic club workers ever since the Womans club was organized here and who has
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
BILL WILLIAMS
 SECTION ACTIVE
Members of Dubuque Party Figure on Installing a Mill on Their Mining Property.

J. S. Morgan the postmaster of Dubuque, Iowa, and pr. H. T Walker. returned yesterday from the Bill Will Hams country where they went a couple of da-s ago to inspect a gold and copper property in which they are interested. Mir. Morgan stated last night that he vas much surprised at the activity .n that section. Many prospectors are to be seen and a num- Der ot mining men are now coming in to begin the annual assessment work on their claims.
 On the property they own, Mir. Nor gan says, has been done considerable development work, one shaft being down I-0 feet. and there is one tunnel which extends 700 feet. About the first of the year they intend to start a small mill on the property, the exact nature of which is to be determined after consultation with the company's engineer when they reach Dubuque. The claims are located about 2s miles from Bouse, and the road from that point is In good shape. Mir. Morgan says h. the spring the road will be in such condition that travel by auto mobile win be possible.
 He found work going on at the Rev enue Planet. Continental and Mineral Hill camps and received much en- couraeement from mining men during the trip on the possibilities of that section. The Dubuque party left last night for Douglas and will from there 20 east. They were greatly enthused over the fine climate and are promising themselves the pleasure of another trip t1 Arizona next year. MT. Morgan says he goes east greatly imbued with the idea that Arizona offers more op- pOrtunities than any other section of country for young men who are looking forward to bettering themselves finan- cially and otherwise and he will have a good word to say for the Salt River valley as P place for homeseekers.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
PLANNING A WILD
 WEST EXHIBITION
For December 24 ard 25 to Take Place
 at Eastlake Park.

Not a bronco busting and steer ty- ing contest for that is tabooed by a recent act of the legislature. but bit of wild west sport toned down to the aesthetic requirements of the law, is the big show planned by Jack Gibson of this city and Harry Knight of San Antonio. Texas. for December 24 and 25. This will be pulled off at East lake park. the use of that place for the purpose designated having been iecured yesterday.
 Jack proposes to give something 10 liven up the kickoff of the holiday week so that it will be given an i'm petus that will last till after New Years. On the program of events for the two days show will be relay rac- ing. flag picking. bronco riding. and the tying of wild burros from the Cook & Gibson ranch. It is said that there
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
THE OORRIS UNDER
 NEW MANA6EMt NJ
The Elks Will Book Standard Plays
 and Charge Standard Prices.

A Message From Mars" last night at the Doris opera house drew only a fair attendance, not nearly so large an audience as the real merit of the play and it's rendition deserved. The scenic effects were splendid and the moral of the play stood out clear cut as a cameo.
 The most important event of the night was the announcement from the stage by George Purdy Bullard con- corning the change of management of the opera house. The deed which transferred the Doris to the possession of the Elks' lodge of this city was yes- terday placed on record. It was an- nounced that the lodge had been com pelled to take charge and that hereaft- CT the shows would be given under the management of the Elks' lodge.
 It was further stated that the plays to be brought here will be standard and that standard prices will be charged. The scale which has pre- vailed will not be maintained, it being above that existing in other cities. Except for the shows in which some particular star" is before the foot lights, the prices will be from S1.50 down. The theater will be repaired as much as possible during the mid- season. cleaned, properly heated. and otherwise placed in first-class shape. More material changes will be made after the season closes and during the summer. Next winter Phoenix is promised entirely different conditions ana finely appointed opera house. As is we'll known the Elks later intend to have the lodge room and club in this building.
 There was some friction between the old management and the new yester- day but the performance last night was carried through without noticeable
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

ELECT oFFIcERS.-The Pyihian Sisters will hold an election of officers tonight. the session opening at 1:SO o'clock. All members are urged to be present
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

place this afternoon in the building of the Academy of Sciences.
 The prize for literature was award ed to Rudyard KipIing; that for phy- the University of Chicago: that for medicine to Dr. Lavera of Paris; the chemistry prize went to Prof. Edward Buchner of the University of Berlin The prizes this year amounted to s3s. 900.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

been away all summer and fall. re- turning home yesterday. As she en- tered the Presbyterian church parlors where the meetings are held. she was given a most hearty welcome by all present with expressions of satisfac- tion that the club would again have the benefit of her efforts as we'll as her hest wishes.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

hitch. Owing to the fact that the play. Brown of Harvard" booked for Saturday night, is already advertised at the former scale of prices the change will not affect the prices for that play. The new scale will be inaugurated with the play "Raffles." which booked for Tuesday night. The Elks is a popular organi- zation and success is freely predicted for the Doris under its management. Frank Connolly, now exalted ruler, will be in charge.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
TEA POSTPONED

TEA POSTPONED.-On account of the Union revival meetings being held in the Methodist church. the ladies of the Presbyterian church will postpone their regular afternoon tea until Fri day, the goth inst, on which date, af- ternoon and evening. they will hold their Christmas sale of all kinds of fancr work. candies andScooked food. All are invited.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11
THE NOBEL PRIZES.
The Distribution of Them For the Year
 Took Place Yesterday.

Stockholm. Dec. 10.-The ceremonies attending the distribution of the Nobel prizes. apart from the peace prize which was awarded at Christiana, took
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

Communities that are visited by Up- ton Sinclair's caravan colony will be in a position to realize what a mild affair Coxey's army was. after all
Arizona republican., 1907-12-11

Nearly every town man believes some farmer should think enough of him to give him a Thanksgiving tur- key.-AtchisOn Globe.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
A BEAR STORY FOR SURE.
Bruin Just Would Not Be Frightened
 From His Pork Feast.

The Rev. William Sh elton brings remarkable story of the fearlessness of hungry bear. It is as follows:
 Last Saturday night just as the moon showed above the horizon, Locksy Posey, who lives on Irons Fork, a few miles east of Mena, was attracted by the lusty squcals of hog a short distance from his house. He grabbed his gun and fired several shots with the intent to frighten away the marauder that evidently was troubling his hogs, but as the gunshots seemed to have no effect MT. Posey ran to the place of confusion and saw large bear with one of his hogs. Fearing to kill valuable porker is Mi. Posey's excuse for not shooting the bear. He said he shot over its back, still with the desire to frighten it off the hog, but the bear only took it's leave after it had killed the hog, and although Mir. Posey had some badly cut up pork he let the bear get away.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
A DEEP WATERWAY MESSAGE.
Gov. Deneen of Illinois Says Water Power Developed by Canal Should
 be Owned by State.

Springfield. H., Nov. 27.-Gov. De neen Tuesday sent to the legislature a message relating to the conserva- ton of water power as incident to construction at public expense of the proposed deep waterways from the great lakes to the gulf of Mexico, in- volving an expenditure of $20.000,000- The message said that in order to se- cure approval by the people of con stitutional amendment authorizing such expenditure 1t is essential that the water power, developed by the expenditure of $20.000.O00. should be owned and controlled by the state so that the state law be rccouped for It's expenditure and fund created for further development and extension of the international waterway system and that the development should not be unnecessarily complicated by ques- tions of private ownership.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
THIS SHOULD HELP MENA
K. C. s. Makes Arrangements to Use Frisco Tracks to New 0rleans-In
 Effect January 1.
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
 The Kansas City Southern Railway company has completed an arrangement by which the road will have as entrance to New Orleans by January l. The Beaumont, Sour Lake & Western railroad, part of the Colorado Southern, New Orleans and Pa clfic system, that is to extend from New Orleans to Houston, has entered into trackage arr engagement with the Southern by which it will operate it's trains over that road between Port Ar thur and Beaumont. The Beau mont, Sour Lake and Western railroad runs between Houston and Beaumont, where it will con- meet with the New Orleans divi- sion, which is now being built or with the line which will connect with the Illinois Central at Baton Rouge. The tracks of the Illinois Central into New Orleans will be used.
 This trackage arrangement will go into effect January l. The effect of the new arrangement will be to give the Rock Island Frisco interests, which control the Colorado Southern, New Orleans X Pacific, a direct en- trance to Port Arthur and New Orleans.
 The trackage arrangement with the Southern also provides for the use of the Southern tracks between Beaumont and DeQuincy at which point connection is made with the New Orleans division. In return for the use of its track the Southern has been granted the privilege of using the track of the Colorado Southern. New Orleans & Pacific between De- Quincy and Baton Rouge. from which point it will enter New Or leans over the tracks of the Illinois Central.
 Mena should profit by this ar engagement, as it will tend to in- crease the business of the whole road and result in an increased force at this point. Port Arthur, however, will probably receive the greatest benefit, the deal practically giving that city a new railroad line.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS.

w. M. Edwards returned from Little Rock Friday.
 Overseer Walls is having the roads put in good condition.
 The Rev. J. K. Edwards oi Polk Creek preached an excellent sermon to large congregation Sunday.
 J. $. Hughes went to Mena one day last week on business. A baby girl was born to MT. and Mrs. K. N. Moore Novembe 2.
 John Rowton and wife were guests of the latter's parents Saturday night.
 Henry Walls and family of Scott county are guests at the home of Sam Spakes.
 The Rev. Elijah Abee preached at the church house Saturday night. followed by the Rev. Free men Edwards.
 Buster Brown.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
BRYAN 1T WHITE HOUSE
President Roosevelt and the Demo- cratic Leader Spend Half an
 Hour in Conference.
SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION KEPT SECRET
terview But Gave Further Details of His Proposed Financial Plan--ls Enthusiastic Over Ultimate Success of His Project.

Washington, Nov. 24.-President Roosevelt and William Jennings Bry. an were in conference for half an hour in his private office Saturday.
 T was not invited to call" MT. Bryan said on leaving, "but called up on the telephone and asked when the president would receive callers and on being informed, came simply to pay my respects to the president"
 MT. Bryan was not willing to discuss the details of his interview but was free to add details to the financial plan which he proposed a few daysf ago. In reviewing every measure of relief which had come to his notice. Mir. Bryan said that nothing seemed to be intended to meet the situation as effectually and at the same time as simply as the plan he had sug. gested. This plan, he said, was sim. ply to have the government insure de positors in national banks against loss by reason of the failure of the banks. It was not intended, he said, to have the government collect fund for this purpose, to be kept on hand. When. ever a national bank should be re quired to pay its depositors 1t would be the duty of the government to make an assessment on all national banks to meet the amount of loss by reason of the failure. This assess ment. MT. Bryan said. would be in. finitesimal.
 Opposition to this plan. Mir. Bryan conceded. might be made by state banks who would be left out of the plan. The answer to this. he said. was that the states should individually take up the same scheme and stand as a guarantee against loss to deposi tors in state banks.
 MT. Bryan said as yet no plan had been made to have his relief measure presented in congress. However, he felt very enthusiastic over the pros pect of It's ultimate success.
 Being asked as to his position on the tariff, Mir Bryan said 1t was evi- dent that nothing could be hoped for in the way of tariff revision during { this, republican congress.
 T am in favor of removing the tar iff on news print and wood pulp, an article controlled by a trust, just as l am in favor of removing the tariff on all other trust controlled articles" he added
 MT. Bryan remarked that he had a very pleasant chat with the president.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Polk @ County
 News Items
INK DOTS.

AT. Townsend is on the sick list.
 Gill & Son are rapidly com pleting the new Baptist church. Mrs. M. L. Warren lett Friday for Stigler, Ok, to visit relatives. W. w. Townsend of Mena spent Sunday with his parents al this place.
 Henry Dickerson of Egger spent Saturday night at the home of MT. Talkington.
 A. c. Dickerson of Egger is putting the finishing touches on the new school house.
 I. w. Whitus and Thomas Whitworth, with their families, left last week for their former homes in Texas, where they will again reside.
 John Jones departed Monday for his home near Alba, Tex, after spending several weeks in this section looking over the country and teaching vocal music. Messrs. Bert and Jackson Bal entine and Custer King and Misses Maud King and Ellen Balentine spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Rocky. A quiet wedding was solemn ized Sunday evening at the home of I. E. Chambers, when Melvin Quinn was married to Miss Ova E. Parrish, Elder K. P. Childers officiating.
 Betsy,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
ACORN BURS.

T. T. Haslett of Fort Smith is an Acorn visitor this week. Mrs. s. K. Barron has moved to the home of her brother, Matt White.
 Miss Florence Thomson spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of w. NJ. Fleming.
 l.. N. Whisenhunt gave B. E. Evans a fine turkey for his Thanksgiving dinner.
 A number of young people enjoyed a singing at the home oi Mir. and Mrs. w. M. Fleming Sunday afternoon.
 Don Quixote.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
BIG FORK ITEMS.

Mrs. A. K. Bates is on the sick list this week.
 Miss Lillie Bates of Board Camp IS attending school here. Quite number of people from Board Camp attended church here Sunday.
 Elder Wm. Byron delivered a very interesting discourse at this place Sunday.
 Mrs. Jamie Lysles of this place died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fuller, Friday, Nover Der P. Mrs. Hattie Smith and Miss Bettie Millham of Mena attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Jamie Lysles, at this place.
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