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The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13
Something. from Home
about the Nail Order
Business.
Editor OF the ARGUS,

Editor Of the ARGUS,
Dear Sir: AS notice in last
weeks issue Of the Argus, nearly three
columns Of matter about the Mail
Order business" think maybe few
words from someone at home will be
Of interest, and possibly instructive.
The only trouble about the matter
is. the very people who preach Trade
with us at home always believe what
is told the m by someone from abroad
before they will listen to one who
lives with them. People are con-
demned by them for doing the same
thing they do themselves e; buy
ing where they can buy the cheapest.
have been forced to buy from
Mail Order Houses" few times,
but IT was only In self defence. am
under solemn obligation to my wife
and children to buy where | can buy
the cheapest. I've always made II a
rule to try to buy at home, but when
could not buy the goods without pay
ing % 10 40 per cent more than the
goods are worth sent away for them
call to mind an experience will
relate here. Year before last need
ed 10 bu. whippoorwil peas. | tried
the merchants at home and was Of
fered SPECIAL PRICE. $500 per bu.,
with tine solemn assurance that they
cost Sl.oO in Memphis | ordered
them from Memphis and got them
laid down here in Brinkley for Sl.55
per bu.; saving Of $3.50 on 10 BUSH
els.
Then last year, wanted barn hay
fork. could have gotten it laid
down here from NJ. O. n. for 81 90
but gave my order to a local dealer.
He got one that cost him S5.o5 and
charged me $500 for it and left out
prices altogether. paid him cash
and he got it on 90 days-that was a
profit Of nearly "a per cent in advance.
also. last year. needed force
pump. Of course | wrote and got
prices and catalogues. tried TO buy
it here; was offered one at 10 TO Sl2
"at cost (2) My catalogue showed
the price to be S4.5O. finally went
to one man in town who agreed 10 or
der II for 10 per cent. He looked up
his list price and found the net price
was $3.50. told him to order one
of a certain pattern-showed him
cut Of it. He agreed to. do SO. About
10 days later he said the pump had
come but cost more looked at it
and il was not the style ordered.
He said the price was $500 and frt.
would not take it. ordered one
and got 1t laid down here for $500.
saved over $500. was asked 6 cts
more per footfor some pipe than 1t
was worth-finally got it for Set dis
count. wanted to buy some pellets
at drug store; they said 10 cts per
doz. but gave me is as a special ~
price to me. The same pellet is II
cents per 100 at M. 0. n.
These are few things | come in
contact with and am only one among
millions. Well "you can fool all the
people part of the time, and part OF
the people all the time. but you can't
fool all the people all the time
Now | notice the mail order houses
are accused Of handling bogus goods,
etc why don't those who dom handle
any Of that class OF goods put the
government officers on TO them and put
then, out Of bjsiness3 lrather think It
he a case Of Let him that's without sin
among you first cast stone
II seems ID me /. is an easy matter
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13

bA POSTS FOR SALE.
IS Co. Palestine, Ark.
ammons spent Sunday
h his family
renee Boyer came home
a visit to Lonoke.
daughter Of Mr..
I r. Hammons, is on
ck list.
Peterson and little broth
EPearl and Lottie, left
for a visit to Poplar
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13

Mrs. Id. McGlathery and little
son are visiting relatives in Cotton
Plant.
Mrs. T. O. Rorie went to Texar-
kama Monday to take treatment for a
malady from which sne has been suf-
fering many months.
IT. O. Rorie, son Of Rev. and
Mrs. Rorie. left Monday for Arka-
delphia to re-enter Henderson Col
lege.
Miss Lucille Hutchison arrived
yesterday from her Kentucky home
to take the place Of designing nlillinel
at Stoker's Parlor OF Fashion the
position she filled the Spring season
with such complete satisfaction tc
both employers and the public.
At the jamestown Exposition. ir
the White House or just anywhere
else you 60 YOU will find the Eselcc
cigar on every lip. You can get EN-
at Converse's Drug Store and Brook
Pharmacy.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13

orth Of drugs and sun
sold for cost at Brooks
leese Bunch and son,
visiting relatives in Lit
week.
the time to gel your no.
Brooks Pharmacy. cid
ing out regardless Of cost.
an Lumber Co., buys Ok
4. Block, Brinkley. Ark.
ly on Inspection.
chool books. being hand
fission. are sold for cash,
nd-hand books, pencils.
will be charged to parties
|unts, CONVERSE.
PALE:-Leading Hotel in
y population, only hotel in
pms, newly furnished, easy
PRESS Box 81, Augusta,
Ee Wallace is at home
FesOoro. Ill. for a few days
Is parents. MIR. and Mrs,
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13
You Can Buy Cheap!

A real fine Columbia Graphohone,
large aluminium horn, mellowphone,
brand new, $45.OO 1907 model. Will
sell on time payments and for $35. 90
An elegant instrument for concert
work. Apply to x care Of ARGUS.
A brand new Eastman S22 90 COM
binate plate and film camera. A
splendid instrument. Will oe sold at
a discount and on time payments.
Apply at ARGUS office.
-JlISt tell them YOU saw if in the
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13
NOTES,
% Reward.

H. me for the arrest ana a
/ person stealing timber OF
\ |,os, Lee and St. Francis
NJ. GAVIN.
Memphis, Tenn.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1907-09-13

Just tell them you saw it in the
ARGUS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
Fine table linens marked down
like this

FINE BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, Sc
inches WIDE the yard Observation-Disclosures Ice
HEAVY GERMAN LOOMDICE table da-
mask worth 69c the yard; special. SIC
UNBLEACHED TABLE LINEN-Worth SOC
the yard special 1900 .......... 29c
JOHN S. BROWNS heavy bleached table lin
en-, worth $1.50 the yard . $50
JOHN S. BROWNS double damask table
linen, worth $500 the yard $123
Crashes at great reductions
HEAVY TWILL cotton crash, IS inches
wide, worth 712c the yard ... sc
BROWN LINEN CRASH, Is inches wide,
worth 121ac the yard ............. &c
BIEACHED LINEN CRASH, IS inches
wide, worth 15c the yard ... 10c
GLASS CLOTH, worth 1sc the yard. -. .121sc
FINEST GLASS LINEN, worth 221ac the
Bed Spreads at sensational reductions
CROCHET SPREADs-11-4 size, special at 53c
FRINGED SPREADS-Fun size, made with
cut corners; special Observation-Disclosures loo
BATES BED SPREADS reliable
heavy weight spread on the Market very
special at '.'... ..s................ eoc
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
John S., Browns fine napkins
underpriCed like this

Size 5xS by 5xS, worth $4OO the dozen;
January white sale price ........$ So 45
Size "a by 81, worth $500 the DOZEN
January white sale price. ..... So 50
Size "a by 81 worth $500 the dozen;
January white sale price ...... 1878
Size 81 by "a worth 500 the dozen;
January white sale price. 81 So
Size "a by 81 worth $500 the dozen:
January white sale price ... SIS 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
Entire stock of Anton Wei
del's elegant linens to go at ac-
tual cost prices.
Sheets and pillow cases reduced like this


Note-Our entire of sheets and pillow cases was
purchased last July at the low cotton
consequently the heavy advance
eject us at ALL and though could duplicate our
today at the prices paid you enjoy the same
HEAVY UNBLEACHER PILLOW CASES
Size 42x36; splendid value at ...9 &c
BLEACHED PILLOW CASES 45x36;
special at .-..-. -. ...,.-.... 71zc
DIANA PILLOW CASES-Sze 45x36; January
Whlte sale 80. .....................9 &c
Our new specially the 'Belfago'' sheets and pill
low cases, from now to be one of our leading
numbers quoted during the January white sale like
this:
Belfago pillow cases. size 42x36, worth zoe; 1QfLo
January white sale AO ~
Belfago pillow cases. size 45x36, worth 221ac; Tco
January white sale ............. HOG
Befago beached Sheets size 54x9o worth soc; 9O1Lo
January white sale ........ az ~
Belfago sheets, size 9Ix9O, worth S5c each; SOo
January white sale ....,.. ............. OCC
'Lobea, " another name to stand for excellence
IN the Walker sheets and pillow cases; here we
price them:
LObea pillow cases, size 5ox3S worth csc each; 90
January white sale Observation-Disclosures. 11C
Lobea pillow cases size 50x3S1a worth 25o a.
each; January white sale .............. AfC
Lobela Sheets size 72x90 worth zoe each; e.
January white sale ...... ........... O4C
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
Two hundred fine Irish linen ia
bic cloths reduced like this

Splendid reductions on fine linen, Turkish
and crash towels.
TURKISH TOWELS--Pure bleached, heavy
double thread size 19x3S, worth 15c; Jan
nary white sale ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c
HEMMED TURKISH TOWELS-Extra
heavy nap, size 2112x3S, worth zoe; Jan
uary white sale ......... ..... 19c
LINEN HUCK TOWELS-Sizes 19x38
worth 15c; special 49,. ............... 10c
HUCK TOWELS-Plain white, size 21x42
worth 1Sc; special ..... .......... lie
LINEN FINISHED DANASK TOWELS
knotted frnged, in plain white and col
ored borders size 22x45 worth 35c;
special ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 18c
FINE HUCK TOWELS REDUCED LIKE THIS ::
Csc quality in figures and plain . 42c
75c quality, January white sale .... 48c
800 quality, January white sale .. SIC
$125 quality, January white sale ~ 83c
$1.50 quality, January white sale. - ST 05
$175 quality, January white sale 81 %
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
white wash fabrics, sheets and sheeting at rec

il t
rand morocco thaev j
greater ndm kdownsar greater
Three entire lines of the most noted linens
the market to be closed regardless of value
hes in
cLarane
npp0tn tina ryhouee Salt keGt will
dp ines
three lines ear going t close ut
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06

Dainty white wash fabrics for spring and
summer dresses underpriced as you'll
not see them again this year-read
ENGLISH LONG CLOTH in 12-yard bolts priced
follows:
No 200 January white sale, 81 90
the bolt ....-........ -. 1880 49,
No. 25O January white sale, GfC5
the bolt -.,......... .'s.'.:..T
No. $50, January white sale, &1.S5
the Doll .''''''-.'''V
No. 500, January white SALE SLAP
the bolt $50. 49, .........'.. .''.-...-'.'r- :
INDIA LINEN, 40 inches wide, worth
18c, the yard -. Observation-Disclosures. .l0c
INDIA LINEN 40 inches wide, worth 25c
INDIA LINEN, very sheer, 80 inches wide,
worth 221ac, the yard :. ............-.. 111ac
INDIA LINEN, very sheer, 80 inches wide, 25e
SHEER PERSIAN LAWNS, 35c quality, the
YARD -. ....:... ..........-... 1Sc
SHEER PERSIAN LAWNS, Acc quality, the
NAINSOOKS, SO inches wide, English make,
very soft fabric worth 35c the yard January
The same in 45c quality at the yard. 1885. .261ac
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
Reductions on white fancy
goods

Reductions on white fancy
goods
A fine line of white tinted gauze
fans, beauties at $3.50 each /;
January white sale Clio
you choose at 49,. N1. IL
White opera bags, a splendid as
sortment, fine quality kid and
silks, worth $500 to $1,000
each; choice q fr
at :. - y I'll
Beautiful pearl necklaces, a fine
variety Of designs, worth from
SOC to $500 each; January
white sale, 4 RI
choice -. .... 10y OH
White kid belts, a very good as
sortment, worth Csc each; Jan
uary white sale, 40
price 49,. -. -. II CTS
White silk novelty belts, values
extend from SOC to $3.50 each f;
January white sale I u &c
reduction ...... -. A-O OIL
Center aisle-back.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06
Elegant fancy linen pieces at
these reductions

Handsome Battenburg scarfs, "A dozen in the
lot, very splendid values at $3.50 90
each; January white sale .... OOc
Elegant japanese renaissance scarfs and centre
pieces, in beautiful new patterns, values
$3.50 and $400, each; January G1 Al
white sale - j. ~
Our entire assortment of cluny pieces, en-
broidered pieces, drawn work pieces, damask
scarfs, trays, carvers and doyies, to go
during the January white sale at actual manu-
facturers' cost price.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06

All McCrum Watson and MUIR
GERS Irish linens to 60 at
wholesale prices.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-06

Entire collection of Reynier's
famous Belgium hand loom lin
EN- damasks at prices we paid
| for them.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
THIEVES RANSA(K
HOTEL COTTAGES

The cottagers of the Hawaiian Hotel
we're last night victimzed by couple
Of burglars, who made a pretty thor
ough investigation of the rooms but
failed to get much booty to reward
their pains.
The cottage occupied by c. ". Gray
of the Hawaiian Office Speciality Co.
and C. C. Huntress of the Pioneer Ad-
vertising Co., was entered at some
time after 2 a. m, as the former gen.
tleman did not enter before that time.
The thieves ransacked the clothing
and the trunks of both the occupants,
in spite of the fact that both were
sleeping in the room next door, con-
Meeting by an open door. From Hunt
ress' trousers pocket they secured five
cents and from his trunk poem, They
stole silver watch and a couple of
dollars from Gray.
Hhe thieves tried to burglarize cot
:age |, which is occupied by Mr.. Lloyd
but he saw them and they skipped out
Guy Livingston, VINO is stopping at the
hotel, says that an attempt was also
made to enter his room. his window
showing that 1t had been tempered
with, but probably some noise fright
ened the intruders away.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
Tenny
Has
Resigned

T.. d. Tenney has resigned as Sup.
erintendent of immigration and the
resignation has been accepted by Act
ing Governor Atkinson. Mr.. Tenney's
letter stating his desire to withdraw
from the Board was sent to the Acting
Governor on the 28th of June and At.
kinson replied to it this morning, as
Atkinson states that Tenney's res.
ignation is rendered on account of the
fact that he is going. away from the
Territory tomorrow and there Is a
large amount of money to be paid out
il connection with the last shipload
Of immigrants that arrived from Fun
chal last Sunday. According to the
law 1t is necessary for the money to
be paid out by the Superintendent OF
immigration, and as Mr.. Tenney can.
not be here, 1t is necessary for anoth-
er man to be appointed in his place.
The Acting Governor has not yet
stated who will assume the duties OF
the position just vacated by Tenney. Il
is said that Richard Ivers is highly
recommended for the place.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02

About twenty members OF the Liz
uor Dealers Association held a meet
ing last night in the hall over the
Palace saloon to talk over the situa.
ton. The meeting was long one
lasting about two hours. and was fol.
lowed by a session of the executive
committee. What was done Is kept
secret The members, say there was
no action taken, though Kiley says
there is nothing to tell, and seems to
imply that something was done. The
saloon-keepers whose applications for
licenses were refused were present
and took an active part in the proceed
|ings.
James l.. Bradford, one of the most
widely known lawyers practicing in
land cases in the United States, last
week began a two-year sentence in
the parish prison. He was convicted
upon the charge of conspiracy TO de-
fraud the Government in various land
cases in the Southwest by false entry
of names.
Acting Governor Atkinson was busy
this morning sending out invitations
to all Federal, Territorial and County
officials to be present at the literary
exercises to be held on the Fourth of
July, and asking them to occupy the
seats OF honor where they may be the
admired of all admirers, or words to
that effect.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
TENDERS FOR COAL

Tenders for supplying the Kalih
station and the sewer pumI
station with coal were opened yester
day by Chief Clerk Manuel X. Cook o.
the Public Works Department.
B. F, Dillingham; & Co. offered Sned
den's double-screened N. s. w. coal
200 tons, for the Kalihi station a
$500, and the, same coal, 300 tons, tt
the sewer pump station, at $3.50 ton
inter-lsland Steam Navigation Co
offered Aberdare coal, as the highes
grade Australian, at $3.50, or Naviga
ton coal at IS, for both plants.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
POLICE ON TRAIL
OF l4JI.T1TEE2
GUILTY HACKMAN

The police have taken up the matter
of glazing piecesof extortipn which
was practiced by a hackman yester-
day on two ladies who were passengers
on the America Maru. The ladies en-
gagged the jehu to take them to the
pail at certain rate. When they re-
turned to the steamer they told pO-
lice officer that the hackman had driv-
en- them to an out-of-the-way lane
where he had told them that if they
did not pay him $25 he would leave
hem there and they would not be able
to catch their steamer. The passen-
gers demonstrated, but to no avail.
and they finally paid him the money
He then drove them to a place which
was near the Rapid Transit car line
and made them leave his conveyance.
A number of hackmen who are do
Ing reputable business have called
on Sheriff Iaukea this morning asking
him to see that severe steps be taken
In the matter as such conduct Injuries
their business greatly.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02

Sales-Between Boards; 20 o. R. &
l.. Co., $3.50; 10 0. r. & L. Co., $3.50
Latest sugar quotation, 3.s75 cents
or $3.50 per ton.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
WINS A PRIZE.

In the competition held at CHARLES
ELVIN'S Shooting Gallery, during last
month, the medal and Winchester Ri
file was won by HARVEY Chiffon
During this month three new prizes
will be awarded for the three highes,
scores on the Creedmore Target, in
this latter contest Mr.. Chiffon will be
barred by the rules of shooting, and In
all other contests of this nature for
the next three months.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
CAPT. TUKt CALLS On
ACTING GOVERNOR

Captain John A. luke, commander
of II. M. S. Monmouth, accompanied
by Acting British Consul Foster, made
an official call on Acting Governor At
kinson this morning. Adjutant Cen
eral Jones and Colonel Sam Johnson
were present as representing the mil
itary organization of the Territory.
The call lasted about half an hour and
the visitors were fittingly entertained
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
= q e " \ 4 4 4 u y 4 n y n & a.
HONOLULU WEATHER
" v y n 4 4 4 y v u 4 y \ \ ~ y

July 2.
Temperatures-6 a. M, "a; a. m.
80; 10 a. m, 81; noon, 80; morning
minimum, "a.
Barometer, 8 a. M, 1901; absolute
humidity. s a. M, G.779 grains per
cubic foot; relative humidity, a. m.
62 per cent; dew point, a. M, Sc.
Wind-6 a. M, velocity 3, direction
N. E.; s a, m, velocity 5, direction Il.
10 a. m, velocity 10, direction N. E.;
noon, velocity 10, direction N. E.
Rainfall during "a hours ended 8 a
M, 90 inch
Total wind movement during "a
hours ended at noon, 1853 miles.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02

w. Phillips, manager of Canadian
railroad, is a guest at the Hawaiian.
Mrs. Phillips accompanies him Their
intended stay was limited to one month
but the delights of the city and sur
roundings have caused them to ex-
tend the limit to two months.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
NOTICE..

The METROPOLITAN MEAT co.
will close at a. m. Thursday, July 4,
1907. Two deliveries Wednesday, July
3rd, 1907.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-02-15
CALIFORNIANS WAIT ACTION
 ON BILL
Are Disappointed At Delay Of Congress In Settling lmmi- grafton Problem For All Time.

WASHINGTON. Feb. H. Mayor Schmitz and associates are awaiting the action of congress on the immi- grafton bill and the result of Secre- tary Roots negotiations with the To kio government on the San Francisco school controversy. The exclusion pro yosion in the bill which the admanis- station believes will solve the coolie labor problem, is said to be entirely satisfactory to the Japanese govern ment. Another and perhaps a final conference will be held at the White House tomorrow at which assurances of the passage of the bill at this ses- sion are said to have been given by be- discussed.
 The failure of congress to take ac- ton on the bill today was disappoint- ing to the members of congress from California, to Schmitz and members of the school board. but they feel con fident the measure will be adopted without serious opposition. Schmitz tonight he looked foR an amicabie settlement at tomorrow's conference.
 Mayor Schnitz said: "The senti- ment of the coast people has changed since they are satisfied we are trying 10 bring about solution of the school question that vii be for the best in- terests of the state. The tone of the messages we are now receiving is praise. rather than criticism
 SchmitZs proposition for separate schools for Japanese children has been submitted to the Tokio government, and the Japanese embassy hopes to be able to deliver the Mikado's answer tomorrow morning. If this suggestion is not acceptable to the Japanese government, Schmitz and the members of the school board will agree to abolish Oriental schools. If this, to- morrow's, conference results in an agreement as expected, the president ray issue an official statement after ti< conference outlining the basis of agreement.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-02-15
WILL PROCEED ID FINE MANY
 ROADS
Department of Justice After Companies Violating Law By Shipping Cattle Without Feeding Them6n Route.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-The de partment of justice is about to proceed against a number of railroads for yio- lation of the law relative to the ship ment of cattle. The law provides that cattle shipped in interstate commerce shall not be confined in cars longer than twenty-eight hours without being unloaded for feed. rest and water, ex- eept in cases where a request has pre- viously been made.
 In many cases, it is alleged, cattle are confined fifty hours. and in some cases sixty. The purpose of the gov ernment is to insist upon full maxi mum penalty. $500.
 The railroads to be prosecuted are as follows: New York. Chicago & St. Louis; Santa Fe in Colorado; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Chicago, Mil waukee & St. Paul: Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific; Cleveland. Cincin. natl, Chicago 6 St. Louis; Southern Pacific in San Francisco; Union Pa cific, in San Francisco; Lake Shore & Michigan Southern; the Northern Pa cific in St. Paul