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The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25

l of this city are greatly excited over a number of remarkable cures which have been effected by wealthy phil anthropist by the name of Cooper.
 Cooper is quiet. gentlemanly per son, with the appearance of student, rather than a business man. He is apparently about thirty-one or two years of age. He first came into the public notice by his philanthropic work among the poor. The large fortune he possesses has made it possible for him to distribute many wagon loads of food and clothing among those in in digent circumstances since his ar rival in Chicago.
 The first that was Known of Coop CTS power over disease was when MT. John Stauber, of 1907 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, who was in this city on business, declared that Cooper, the phiIanthropist, was the same person who saved his life last March, after he had been given Up 10 die by his phy- sicians. MT. Stauber stated that last March the doctors had told him he would not live until May, as he was in a terrible condition; every one said he had consumption; he had nasty cough, with frequent hemorrhages, dizzy spells, and was so weak that the least exertion or excitement would completely prostrate him; there were severe pains in the stomach and back. and his kidneys were in bad condition.
 After my physicians gave me up, said Mir Stauber, "Mr. Copper heard of my case and called to see me. He left peculiar medicine which began taking and immediately began to improve My cough stopped. my stomach no longer distressed me, and my kidneys were ia ne.io1t condition gained seventeen pounds in seven weeks, and to-day am IS we'll as ever was in my life. y
 A few days after this Mir. R. L. Sdwell. justice of the peace living at 3322 Dearborn street, reported that Cooper had cured him of a severe case of stomach trouble with few doses of his peculiar medicine.
 His trouble had been of long stand ing and he had tried many different doctors and medicines without relief From the first dose of Cooper's medi- cine he began to improve, and is to- day in apparently perfect health.
 This was followed by the still more remarkable cure of MT. Thomas Web ster, employed at the Omaha Packing Company, and living at 52I0 South Morgan street. Mir. Webster had suffered for years with pain in his stomach. dizziness, palpitation Of heart. backache, and all other troubles. He came to Cooper's head quarters and displayed an enormous tapeworm, which he said had passed from his system after he had taken a few doses of the Cooper medicine. Mir. Webster said all his suffering had left him as if by magic, and he felt like new being
 The report of these remarkable cures flew through the city like wild fire. and the Public Drug Store, where Cooper is making his headquarters. is besieged by people suffering from all manner of ailments.
 The physicians of the city are amazed at the work he is doing, and
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
MONROE COUNTY FARM
 FRS.
Uncle Sam Sends Them A Message. A Demon StratiOn near Brink
 ley.

There never was time when the United States Government made the effort that it is now making, to be of service to the farmers.
 The Agricultural Department hav- ing in charge the Cotton and Corn Experimental Stations of the South, have issued Special Bulletin to the farmers. Their representative, MT. Davidson, was in Brinkley this week. They are anxious to have the farmers of this territory profit by the exper- ence that they have gained from the tests that have been made in this section.
 Special Agent Davidson. who was in Brinkley Monday, tells us that he has arranged with City Cotton Weigher, M. B. Smith, to put in a small crop of cotton and corn to be of special selected seed and that he will take great pleasure in having any and every farmer in this territory confer with MT. Smith about the kind of seeds, method, etc.
 The Agricultural Department is sending out this following important special bulletin on the importance of careful seed selection;
 It is as follows:
 Planting selected seed of the best variety and of the highest vitality is absolutely. essential to the production of the best crops.
 Buying the best seed, if the farmer does not have it, it is commendable; but this must be followed by the best cultivation and the most careful selec- ton to eliminate minor defects and improve the excellences of the type. or the seed will deteriorate.
 The ideal plan for farmer is to se- lect small field of choice land re- mote from other fields cultivated in similar crops, plant the best seed ob- tainable and cultivate in the best way; from this select seed for planting the ensuing season; or, in case of no special seed field take the following plan;
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
Horse For Sale.

Family horse, perfectly safe for lady to drive. Will work anywhere. Good bargain for cash. For particu- lars address w.. care ARGUS.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
Saturday Oct 26th, 1907.

proceed to sell, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, the fol- lowing animal to-wt:
 One black and white COW, marked swallow fork and underblt in right ear and overbit and underbit in left, brand L. on right. N. on left hip. big scar on back.
 This animal is now in the pound of the city of Brinkley, on West Cypress street, where sale will take place, on date mentioned above at ? O clock p. m.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of Oct. 1907.
 R. E. SMITH, Marshal.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
Wealthy Philanthropist Heals
 Chicago's Poor.
City k Ex(ted Over the Remarkable Cures Gf hysteoaS
 Man Whose EOentidtieS Arp Startling.
Strange Stories Are Told of Quiet Stranger Who Dis tributes Great Quantities of Food and Clothing
 and Cures Disease Without Pay.


 fluence he has over the people, vene , going so far as to threaten prosecu- ton. but as he does not accept any money fer his services and does moi give cut any medicine Himself, they have been powerless to interfere.
 Cooper created considerable amuse- ment at the expense of the doctors by asking them why they did not write their prescriptions in English so their patients would know what they were taking.
 Since the interest has become SC widespread that Cooper cannot meet the people personally, he is receiving an enormous mail, and keeps large force of stenographers employed in answering it. In the meantime stories of marvellous cures continue to pour in.
 Mrs. c. Fry, living at l82 Oak street, had suffered agony for months from rheumatism. In telling about her case, she said:
 "I have had rheumatism for over nine years. It has been getting worse every year until have been almost a cripple from it for the past eighteen months. have been unable to write for over three years, as the knuckles of my hands were SO swollen could not close my fingers enough to write. Every joint in my body was in the same shape, swollen and intensely painful. The suffering has been too great to describe. l have seen a doctor every week for ten months and have tried in every way to get well.
 Hast week l came here and bought some of the Cooper medicines. Twas told to~come back in case did not improve. have come back any way. just to express my :hankfulness.
 You see my hands. The swelling has almost gone. 50 has the pain. If you will lend me a pencil will show you that can write Mrs. Fry here took the pencil and used it readily. "I told a neighbor who has rheumatism, about it, and she said maybe it isn't the medicine; maybe it's something else told her that until knew what the something else was should keep on taking the medi- cine and advised her to do like wise.
 Cooper claims to have received the formulas of the medicine he is using from an aged priest in a sleepy Spanish town in Old Mexico. The Mexicans believed that holy water or some supernatural element entered into their composition.
 Cooper receives an enormous daily mail. Letters are coming from every part of the state, asking for advice.
 The philanthropist reads every let ter carefully. and replies to each one, advising the remedy which is appli= cable to each individual case.
 While his remarkable cures are the chief topic of conversation. many stories are heard on the streets and in business places of his goodness to the poor. His gifts of foods. money and clothing have relieved great amount of distress, and have greatly endeared him to the people.
 He is beginning to show the great strain he has been under the past two weeks, and it Is understood that he will remain here only one more week.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
Horse Wanted.

A good, safe and sound buggy ani- nal, absolutely gentle, safe for lady to drive. If you know of such an animal for sale at bargain notify or phone 56 care of ARGUS office. Brinkley, Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
City Pound Sale.

Notice Is hereby given that |, as Marshal of the city of Brinkley. under and by virture of Ordinance l34. Sec. ,. will on
The Brinkley argus., 1907-10-25
Rabbit Metal at Half Price!

A fine grade of nickle alloy Babbi metal, in any quantity, at about half the price that is usually charged. Should be of special interest to mill and factory men. Phone. address or call
 VIM. B. FOLSOM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
Renting.

We take all worry of you should
ers and manage the renting OF your
houses, collecting of rents as conscien-
tiously as you would yourself. we
keep down expenses, and yet see that
the houses are always in good condi-
ton. Our charges are very reasonable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
Fire Insurance.

Today. Thst's the word and
word to the wise is sufficient. Your
house may burn tomorrow. Let us
quote you rates. The companies We
represent are the best in the U. :. sra
they have never turned down an honest
claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
The MOdesty Of Women

I Jotnrallv makes them shrink from the
trdeIIcate questions, the obnoxious eX-
aminations, and unpleasant local treat
mepta. which some physicians consider
essential IN the treatment Of diseases Oh
woman. Yet. II help can be had, 1t i3
batter TO submit TO this ordeal than let
the disease grow and spread. The trouble
IA that so often the ewoman undergoes all
che annoyance and shame for nothing
Thousands\of women who have been
CURED bx DR.. Rlerce's Favorite Prescrip-
tIon wriM in appreciation OF the cure
which dlsDsh9esWlSb the examinations
and local treatmentSS Thsre1s- no Ql1eE
medicine so sure-and- safe tor- -0e1Isl41s
Women al "Favorite Prescrlptlon." ~
cures debfIItating drains, irregularity ana
female. weakness. II always helps. u
almost always cures. II is strictly nom
alcoholic. non secret, all its ingredients
beInr printed on It's bottle-wrepper; con-
tsins no deleterious or habit-forming
drues. and every native medicinal roo!
entering into It's composition has the iuii
endorsement Of those most eminent ID tne
several schools Of medical practice. Some
of these numerous and strongest OF pro-
lHrSlOnAl G0UOIStDlCJbo Vi 10
will be found In pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also in booklet maiied
free ON request, by DR.. R. V. Pierce, Of
Buffalo, n. Y. These professional en-
dorsements should have far more weight
than any amount Of the ordinary lay, OF
non-professlonal testimonials.
The most intelligent women nowadays
insist on knowing what they take as med
ioine instead Of opening their mouths IKE
a lot of young birds and gulping down
whatever is offered them. "Favorite Pre-.
sefiption" is Of KNOWN COMPOSITION. II
makes weak women strong and SICK
women well. e.o.
on receipt Of stamps to pay expense OF
mailing onlV. Send TO DR.. K. V. Pierce,
Buffalo. N. Y, 21 One-cent stamps Tor pa
ney-coyered, or 81 stamps for cloth-bound.
IN sick consult the Doctor, free OF charge
By letter. All such communications are
keId sacredly confidential.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
LJON ATTACKS WOMAN.

Torn, bruised and suffering from
shock, Mrs. Anna A. Hucke, Do years
old, of Pitlsburg, Pa, lies at her home
in a precarious condition as the result
of an attack by lion at Luna Park,
summer resort in Pittsburg, yesterday,
Mrs. Hucke was rescued almost from
the laws of death while she lay on the
ground where the animal had thrown
her. while scores OF rescuers were firing
a fusilade of bullets into the blood
crszed beast, who, meanwhile, was
biting and clawing at. the woman's body.
The attack occurred about 4 o'clock
in the afternoon, when the park was
crowded with women and children.
Without warning, the lion appeared
from behind one of the buildings, and,
with roar, the while lashing his tail,
he crouched and sprapg for Mrs. Hucke,
who was nearest to him. The woman
screamed and attracted the attention OF
the crowds.
Soon screams of the hundreds stamp
eding for the exits we're added to Mrs:
Hucke's distressing cries, but these did
not distract the lion from his assault.
The noise of the panic attracted the
attention of w. A. Downing, chief OF
the park police, who came running to
the rescue. He found the lion tearing
away at the womsn's clothing, and,
having drawn bis revolver while running
he Immediately emptied all the cham
bers into the beast.
Repeatedly Downing reloaded his gun
and fired with but little effect. Other
Iescuers fred rifles and soon score we're
shooting at the lion. Still standing over
the PROSTATE woman, gnashing his teeth
and ashing his tail, the lion stood with
the ground about him literally plowed
up by the hundreds of shots that we're
being fred at him.
Soon, with the noise of the firearms
and the shouts of the woman's rescuers,
the lion turned and rushed toward the
show known as the "Mystic River"
where he made his last stand. Here,
with the continued bombardment, the
brute succumbed, and, sinking down
upon the ground, he turned over on his
back, and, with few kicks and grasps,
he died. His skin was completely rid
died with the small csliber bullets that
had been fired at him and took effect.
"a dispatch from Pitts5urg says Mrs.
Hucke died today from her injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
SHARK AFTER WOMEN.

After spreading terror among the bath
ers at Beekman's beach and pursuing
two young women who had ventured q
considerable distance from shore, a six
foot shark was caught at Oyster Bay, l..
l., yesterday morning and is now on ex-
hibition at Mr.. Beekman's boathouse.
The shark first appeared to Miss Maude
English She had swan out several hum
dred yards in the bay and was disporting
in the wafer, when warning shout went
up from shore. The group on the beach.
consisting mostly of girls, cav large
fish leap partly out of the water short
distance from the eswimmer and make di-
rectly for her.
Miss English heard the shout
'5hark p and headed for shore, but the
fish was gaining rapidly on her, when
her sister, Mrs. Anna McMullin went to
her assistance. The commotion she
made iu the water, coupled with the noise
of those on the beach throwing stones,
diverted the shark and 1t started for Mrs.
McMullin.
This gave Miss English an opportunity
to reach shore, but she was so exhausted
that she tainted and had to be carried uF
from the beach. Mrs. McMulliD, also
turned back and the shark chased her
into shallow water.
The screams of the bathers brought
several of the farmhands on the Beck
man property and they launched a boa
and started after the shark, which was
then laundering near the shore. The
men attacked the big fish with oars anc
q boat-hook and soon killed 1t. i
measured a little short of six feet and
had two rows of teeth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
a ons AIEXANDRIA Va WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUt5UoI
AlesszaOria Gazsztk.

TERMS: DAILY year, $500 months,
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Tri.TeeklymI year, ,r0oDtS So;vSS S5 cents.
Tontract advertisers will not be allowed TO ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid fof
At transient rates, and under no csircum-
stances will they be allowed 70 advertise
other than their legitimate business IN the
space contracted for.
Msrriage and death notices must be pAid or
IN advance. -,
Resolutions in memouan, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by soeietes
or persons, unless Of public concern, VII
mig be printed in the paper az sdVer'iSe-
ments. W.
(Entered At the Postofice Of Alexandra, var
9inia. as second-class matter.l
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| will mail you free, to prove merit, sam
pies of my DR.. Shoop's Restorative, and my
Book on either Dyspepsia, The Heart, or
The Kidneys. Trouble Of the Stomach, Heart
or Kidneys, are merely symptoms Of deeper
ailment. Don't make the common error of
treating symptoms only. Symptom treatment
is treating the result Of your ailment. and not
the cause. Weak Stomach nerves-the inside
nerves-means Stomach weakness, always.
And the Heart, and Kidneys, as well, have
their controlling or inside nerves. Weaken
these nerves, and you inevitably have weak
vital organs. Here is where DR.. Shoop's
Restorative has made its fame. No other
remedy even claims to treat. the Inside
nerves." Also for bloating, biliousness, bad
breath or complexion, use DR.. Shops Res.
torative. Write me today for sample and free
Book. DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis. The Res
toratiye sold by E. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
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Every Odd Lot, Short
Length and Remnant
to be sold this week.

At 63c. All Colored Lawn sofa LOT lEac'
At Sc. All COlored Lawns sold for Sc and
At i0c. All Belts that sold for 25c at lOc.
Al ice. Lot Belts worth SOC at l9c.
At lac. Ladies' Sun Bonnets, worth Zoe,
At Sc. Lot Torchon Laces, &c values, at Sc.
AT 63c. Balance of lot 12lc Dress Cling
At Sc yard. Mixed lot Remnants sold up
Al Sc. Small lot 15c Percales and White
Xt5c. Percalines ard silicias, sold for lOc
At 2sc. Odd lot SOC Corsets for 29c;
AT 123c. Ladies' 25c Lisle Thread Hose
" At i5c. Ladies' Dropstitch Hose, 25c
VAT At 1SSc. Entire stock Ladies' 25c Neck
wear for lac.
At5c. Mixed LOT Calicoes, Sc values, at &c
At 1Oc. Lot fancy White Goods, worth loc
and 19c, at 10c yard. ~.
At Acc. Lot Wool Dress Goods Remnants,
sold for $1.00 to Sl.50 at 49c.
At 15c, Lot Wool Dress Goods Remnants,
'OlS At o. Sc. Lot Wool Dress Goods Remnants
sold for SOC at 25c. ,..
At Sic. Lot Al bIeacheu Nu''oh "eini'u''
worth &c at SSc. 81. -..,
At SIC. Lot 40 inch Brown Cotton, worth
At Sc. Heavy rs Brown Cotton, worth 7c'
At soc. Ladies' Black Lawn and Satlne
Waists. worth S1.OOand Sl.25, at 69c. w.
At SOC. Ladies' $l.0O White Shirt WAISTS
at SOC.
At SOC. Ladies' Long Kimonss worth
$1.00 at 50c. .. ,oo
At 1Oc. Odd lot 25e Spring Shades Al pSi tvc;
At sec. Lot $1.25 value Colored bed
Spreads at soc. o,o
At 2ic. Mems Blue Working Shirts at 7I 2Ie'
At Bic. Mems and Boys Balbnggan Oh'
derwear at Die.
At SC. Boys Bathing Trunks at DC. -,
At l2lc. Ladies' 25c Embroidered Coi-
lars at l2lc.
At 5Oc. Balance Of lot Ladies Sl.OO House
Dresses at SOC.
At 2Sc. Ladies' 29c Muslin Drawers at ZSe.
AT 49e, Ladies' SOC Muslin Gowns at Aye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIRD REMEDY
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allsys all pain, cures vino
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Is
pleasant TO the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
hottie. It's value is incalculsble. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
and take no other kind.
lime Soth. 1905. Serial number 109s,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
Labor Day Picnic, Burkes Station,
Va September 2nd.

Account of the above Southern Railway
has authorized ONE FARE rate minimum
fifty cents) for round trip, from station Wash
ington to Msrassas, inclusive; tickets TO be
sold Sept. 2nd, returning same day. In ad-
dition 10 No. 8, train No. 49, will do local
work between Washington and Burkes, and
sufficient extra equipment will be attached tn
No. 2S returning that night From south Of
Burkes travel will be taken care Of on Nos.
IA and 10. i. s. BROWN, Gen. Agt..
Southern Railway, Washington, d. c.
ang17 to Sept9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
Weak Kidneys

Weak Kidneys, surely point TO weak kidney
Neryes. The kidneys. like the Heart and the
Stomach, find their weakness, not In the organ
itself. but In the nerves that control and guide
and strengthen them. Dr. Shoop's ReStoratiyei IS
4 medicine specifically prepared 70 reach these
Controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidneys alone.
Is futile. Il Is . waste Of time. and OF money as
well.
III your back aches or IS weak. II the urine
scalds or Is dark and strong, If you have symptoms
OF BriRhts or other distressing or dangerous KID
nsy disease, try DR.. Shops Restorativea a month";
Tablets or Liquid-and see what 1t can and VIII
DO for you. Druggist recommend and sell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-28
A Valuable lesson,

"Six years ago learned a valuable lesson
writes John Pleasant, of Magnolia. Ind. II
then began taking DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, and the longer take them the better L
6nd them." They please everybody. Guaran-
teey at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
)So
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REAL ESTATE.
M. B. HARLOW { CO., Inc,
110 8. Fairfax st.
Real Estate in
Alexandra
and Vicinity.

Now is the time TO purchase.
You'll never be able TO get any for less
money; you'll never be able to get
property which will increase more IN
value. The rich men Of the world are
those who have snapped up just such
opportunities as these. Do you want
TO be rich? If you have any hankering
in this direction suppose you have
talk with US. II won't cost anything.
Talking's free.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-08-29

their big Southpaw was batted all over the lot. by our boys The game was replete with errors or both sides, but the home team haG the visitors badly outclassed in every feature of the game.
 The visitors were reinforced by a new battery on Tuesday, but again were defeated by the score of 6 to l. Weiss pitched this game for the locals and the boy certalnlr was in fine form. holding the visi tors down to two bingles andstrik- ing ont eight men Our boys hit Crosby, the Hot Springs twirler, at will and were easy winners.
 Brought with hopes of taking both games of the donble header Wednesday the visitors again reinforced with new battery. but to no avail, for they all looked alike to our boys, and they made it four straight victories, the first game 9 to 6 and the last to the tune of 9 to O. The first game was filled with errors, the locals having the best end of It and in the second game they got busy and applied the wbitewash brush to the visi- tors, while they made nine SCOTS. Thorton pitched the last game and the blg fellow had the visitors guessing from start to finish.