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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
tmnjurant's Lucky Find.

Father Neptune never played n stran-
ger prank than by presenting Adolph
FrOhlicl with bundle of money
whereby the immigrant may now go
rejoicing to his future home in Dako-
ia. says a Boston special dispatch to
the New York Herald. Within Il few
days Frohlick would have been deport-
ed because of lack of funds to start
life in the United States. AS he paced
Gallop's island beach the other day
bordering over his hard luck parce!
washed ashore at his feet. 1t was q
roll of So in grcenbacks. Adolph was
informed that with the money he al.
ready possessed he now had enough to
get his release and take him to South
Dakota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

The city assembly of Toxic, Japan,
has gone on record against municipal
ownership of street railways by a vote
of 40 to 10, according to the Washing
ton Post. The point was made that at
present the city shares in the COM
pany's profits to the extent of 100000
ven n year while under the municipal
management there would likely be a
deficit instead of a profit. These coun-
cillors evidently believe that it's a lit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
KAlSER'S GREAT AUTO ROAD.
Thirty lone Miles Long, With Courses
For Long and Short Races.

1t is understood that the autodrome
suggested by the kaiser will be de
signed to eclipse anything of the kind
in the world. 1t will he equipped not
only with several Straightaway grad
ed tracks for short distance racing. but
with Il magnificent long distance
course. full thirty-one miles long. made
to resemble sural highway, says n
Berlin cable dispatch to the New York
Sun.
There will be a series of dangerous
curves. descents and hazards, while
the grand stands will accommodate
something like a million onlOokerS.
Privy Councillor Won Friedlander has
been intrusted with the organization
of the scheme and is raising SJ,UOu,OuG
toward its cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
One Solution of the Servant Question.

Los Angeles women, ever confronted
with the perpleXing servant problem.
may find an unexpected solution.
Dusky Indian maidens from Arizona
are to become Il new factor and unique
in the situation, says the Los Angeles
Times. The management Of the Fort
Yuma Indian school has planned to
send to Los Angeles the senior girls Of
that institution to take employment in
families during vacation. The school
authorities believe they will be accept
able help to many families and hope
that the girls themselves will derive
great benefit from actual contact with
city home life. These Indian girls have
been taught to sew. darn. mend cook
and do housework
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

making more money than they ever
dreamed of, they want to live well, and
they eat meat.
There is also an enormous export
trade, which cuts a great hole III the
supply. Last year we sent abroad more
than $323 100000 worth of animals,
meats. and animal products"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

~ Ia and II a y
Ii In by nature, geographically, COM
merci"ily, md IndustriaIly. the gateway
OF the west, northwest and southwest.
IL IN favored by situation on the Mis-
sissippi mt the mouth of the HennepIn
canal. connecting river and lake.
IL has the main line of the Rock Is-
land railroad, three branches springIng
from the stem ut this point 10 the north
west and far southwest. while the main
line goes on to the Pacific.
La has the MiIwnukee's Kansas City
line, and the Hurting toms 81. Louis and
ST. Paul line. with direct communication
with Milwaukee and Racine, and with
Peoria and Springfield.
Ii has three interurbans under way.
Ii has miles OF paved streets.
Ii has beautiful parks, including the
historic Black Hawks Watch Tower.
Ia has handsome churches, OF all de-
nominations.
It has n Y. VI. c. A. building.
Ii has modern school buildings.
IL has n college and n seminary.
sites for more.
ID has three first class hotels and nu-
merOus smaller ones.
Ii has three theaters.
Ii has n Turner hall.
Ii has n model system OF rapid transit.
Ii has six substantial banks.
Ii has up-to-date business blocks, and
three more In course of erection.
IL has immense department stores and
tile pursuits.
II Is the location of the Rock Island
arsenal, the greatest in the world.
Ii has the head offices of the Modern
WOOdmen of America, the largest fra
ternal society I'm the world. housed In =,
quarter of n million dollar fireprOOf
building.
1t has the head Office of the FraternaI
Tribunes.
Ii has local lodges of all the great
fraternnI societies.
Ii has IA quarter of n million dollar
court house.
Ii has n city hall, owned by the city.
Ii has n public library building.
1t has "a pOstOffice building, In which
are the offices of the government engin-
eer corps In charge of upper Mississippi
improvements.
IL has $1,000 population.
1t has nm Industrial commission thai
Is boosting the town along Legitimate
and substantial lines.
And everybody In helping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
Made Sure Of IL.

Molly-When you spoke to father. die
you tell him you had $500 in the bank?
Gcorge-Yes. Molly-And what did he
say? George-He borrowed It. Sketchy
Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
THE ARGUS.

published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue, Rock Island. ILL., [En-
tered at the postoftice as second class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are Unequaied for backache, weak Iii I
ncys. inflammation of the bladder and
all urinary troubles. \ weeks trea,-
ment for - cents. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Mark Twain running about the Lon
don streets in striped bathrobe is
giving 'em an imitation of the Royal
Nonesuch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

But a few more days in
which to sign the roll of
honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

city delegation having seen me IS Il
drunken couutryman. neither city nor
country had any further use for me-
When my term expired was dropped
by both.
ELLSWORTH EMERSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

But a few DAYS more in
which to sign the roll Of
honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

But few more days in which to sign
the roll of honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Sign the Greater Rock Island roll Of
honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

But few days more in which to sign
the roll of honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Hut a few more days in which to sign
the roll of honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Contribute your portion to the Great
er Rock Island fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

tie risky to kill Il goose that lays suc,
golden eggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Now Johnny Is pious
With seraphs in tune;
The Sunday school picnic
Approaches efts3on.
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Boost for Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

A good conscience is heaven; bad
one hell.-German Proverb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Buy a Booster butten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week.
weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious. must
nave real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18

at ST Agatha Church. Philadelphia on
August i6. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev Father McCabe
Following the ceremony a reception
Evening journal., 1907-10-18

Mrs. Lydia Lake of East Noting
ham, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Theodore Buckalew. in this city
Mrs. Mary Pennock and Miss Emma
Pennock of Fair Hill. are spending a
week with Wilmington friends.
Mrs Andrew Harrigan and daughter
spent part of this week with Miss Kidd
at Lombard, Md.
Colonel and Mrs. f. H. Bolgiane Of
Atlantic City. N. j.. are visiting their
daughter. Mrs. N. w. Smith of No.
l0l6 West Eighth street.
Miss Eva 4. Schafer Of Blackbird,
has been spending several days with
friends in this city.
William A. Watson and little son.
Riley, Of Blackbird. spent Tuesday
with Wilmington friends.
Mrs. John Gillespie of Mnlington,
Nd, has been visiting her sister in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Mccall are the
guests of her parents at Thoroughfare
Neck.
Mrs Emma Lank and sister. Miss
Florence. have been visiting their par
ents at Thoroughfare Neck.
Harry Warner spent last Sunday at
the home of his parents at Thorough
fare Neck.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
TIME TO ACT
Don't Wait For the Fatal Stages Of
Kidney lIlness-Profit by Whining
ton PEOPLES Experienees.

Occasional attacks OF baclxache. ir-
regular urination. headaches and dizzy
spells are common early symptoms
Of kidney disorders. It's an error to
neglect these ills. The attacks may
pass off for a time but return with
greater intensity. II there are symp-
toms OF dropsy-puffy swellings be-
low the eyes, bloating Of limbs and
ankles, or any part Of the body. don't
delay a minute. Begin taking Doan's
Kidney Pills. and keep uD the treat
ment until the kidneys are we'll. when
your old time health and vigor will
return. Cures in Wilmington prove
the effectiveness of this great kidney
remedy.
Elwood Stout 42s East Fourth street,
Wilmington, Del. says: "Doans Kid
ney Pills proved to be as represented
in my case. i fell down an elevator
shaft some years ago and strained
my back. I apparently recovered from
the fall. all excepting my back, which
was weak and bothered me with every
change of weather I did not dare
stoop or lift anything FOR fear Of bring
ing on sharp twinges or attacks Of
lingering dull pains. I got a box of
Doan's Kidney Pills at n. b. Dam
forth's drug store. and began using
them. They fit my case exactly. the
weakness and pains left my back, and
have never returned. ] made a state
ment for publication in 1897. and ]
made a second statement in 1904 con-
hrming all / had said before. To-day.
April 26, 1907, ! am glad toconfirm all
In.
and can conscientiously say that be-
lieve Doan's Kidney Pills TO be all that
is claimed for them"
For sale By all dealers Price &c
cents. Foster-Milburn ce. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
! States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18

Mrs. Hannah Reynolds Of near Tay-
lor's Bridge, is spending some time in
Wilmington and Philadelnbia.
Mrs. T. f. Moore has been the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. e. H. Walker at Ken
ton.
Frank Palmer and family recently
removed from this city to Clayton.
MT and Mrs. clifton Collins visited
friends at Smyrna this week.
Mrs. Walter McAllister and children
of New London. are visiting friends
in this city.
Miss Helen Windle. who is attending
Goldey College here, spent Sunday at
her home at New London.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Heatzig and
children of Ell0ton. were recent visitors
in this city.
Misses Mariana and Maggie Barr
have been the guests OF Miss Maggie
Gnpin at Elkton.
Professor zolper has been visiting
Elkton relatives.
Mrs. T. c. Lynch Of Warwick, Nd,
has been visiting her son in this city
w r. Nesbit Of Port Deposit, spent
Tuesday in Wilmington and Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. II. A. C. Wester1eld and Miss
Janette Westerheld have been visiting
Mrs. Westerheld's mother, Mrs J. A.
Gerry at Port Deposit
Misses Leila and Arrie Mccoy Of Ce-
clifton. were recent visitors in VIII
mington.
Mrs. Robert BlaclSwav Of Cecilton. is
spending some time with friends IN
this city
Mr. and Mrs Mayrice Alexander and
children OF this city, spent the past
few days with Mr. and Mrs. James
Brown at Cecilton.
Miss Sallie Bouchelle Of Chesapeake
City. spent Monday with friends here.
Mrs. $. Z. Deshane OF Chesapeake
City. is spending some time in this
city.
Miss Eiva Griffith Of Chesapeake
CITY. was a recent visitor IN this city.
Bennett savin and Albert Boulder
spent last Sunday with friends al
Chesapeake City.
Mrs. Byron Bouchelle Of Chesapeake
city. spent several days here re-
Gently.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
Social and
Personal

Miss Clara Menough is the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Menough at OK
ford.
Morris Goldberg Of oxford, has been
visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. John Spence and Mrs William
McGarvey and children. returned home
Wednesday after visit to friends
here.
Mrs. c. NJ Ortlip and son Of Oxford.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs w. f. Crowl
of this city.
Elmer McVey has been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. S. L. Snyder at Oxford.
B. P. Kirk was a visitor in Nothing
ham this week.
The Rev. A. ]. Dollow is being enter
tanned BY friends at Fremont.
Mrs Frank Sheppard and son have
been visiting Dr. A. H. Smith and
daughter at Rising Sun.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18

s1.oo to Baltimore and Return, Sunday,
October 20, Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Special train will leave Wilmington
delaware Avenue Station) at $40 a.
m; Newark at $50 a. M; returning.
leaves Baltimore (Camden Station) at
$50 D m; (Mt. Royal Station) at 6.s5
p. me-
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
R.illv-Mesweenev.

Mrs Mary McSweeney. announced
the marriage Of her daughter. Miss
Elizabeth H. Smith, to Hugh p. Reilly
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
Trimmed Cheyenne Hats
o8c, SI.25, SI.5O

The newest style Of these hats,
trimmed in front In all the newest
colors. Just the thing for the
miss. Some with bands and others
with streamers, of extra fine
French felt which you can bend
to any becoming shape.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18

was given at the home Of the brides
parents. Among the guests were:
Mrs. Reilly. son and daughter, Mr..
Mr.. McSweeney and Mrs. Mary Nc
Sweeney, Edward Smith. James Smith.
Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Bonner, Mr.. Bon
ner. Mrs. Maulseed, NJ. A. Freese and
Miss Allen Afterward Mr.. and Mrs.
Reilly left on a trip for Saratoga, and
on their return will live at Charles
ton, Pa.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
saw saItImore,s civic Parade.

]. p. MCGOWAN. e. L. Dunn, David
Bruce, David A. Hay, w. S. Cloud,
James p. Woods and Wallace Shearer
were amongqTthe Wilmingtonians who
took part in the "Old Home Weeka
festivities in Baltimore yesterday. The
feature OF the day was a grand civic
parade. ~'-s-'' stt
Evening journal., 1907-10-18

Lyons, Anna Hickman. Maize Crum-
lish, Bessie Leeder. Name Sheriden,
Sue Massey, Name Brown, Mabel
Scott. Mamie McClengham, Minnie
Spovil, Marguerite Comfy, Benjamin
Saville, Lew zebley. Lewis Welsh,
Fred Swain. William Cox. Paul Tib-
bits. Frank Thompson, David Comfy,
Harvey Shewbrooks, Charles Martin.
Ray Comfy. Charles clancey
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
BETH schafer.

James Beth and Miss Eva T. schaf-
er, Of near Townsend. were married at
Scott parsonage yesterday afternoon
by the Rev. r. K. Stephenson. After
the ceremony they cleft for Niagara
Falls and other points. W
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
$3.50 French Felt Hats OSc

They come in all colors and are
soft enough to bend in any shape,
which we trim free Of charge. All
the leading shades and the newest
shape crowns. Regular value Of
these hats, $I.so.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
MasaueraSde Social.

The B. o. f. Social gave a masque-
rade party at the home of Miss Sadie
Dillon, No. 1902 Maple street. on We'd
nesday evening. Among those present
We're: Misses Sadie Dillon. Bertha
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
COLLECTING STATISTICS
FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Thomas McQuade, government statisti
clan. is in this city making a record Of all
murders. assaults and similar crimes
committed here for sometime past. He
will be here for at least week.
Evening journal., 1907-10-18
75c Girls Dresses. 4oc

They are all in plaids, in sizes 2
to 8 years, lined and body trimmed
with red or green cashmere; nice
little gilt buttons; regular value 75c.
King st. Entrance.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
BOLD HORSE THIEVES.
Sheriff Camp of Green County Hot on the Trail of Young White Men
 Who Made a Raid.

Paragould, Dec. 11.-Sherifl Bob Camp is in hot pursuit oi borse thieves who made a raid on the farmers in the neighbort1ood of Bethel, small station south of here.
 The thieves appeared at Bethel Thursday afternoon and pretend. ed to be hunters from this city, when iu reality they were look ing around and selecting the choice horses which they stole that night. They were we'll dressed young men, and eac! carried shot gun.
 They stole six horses aud when last heard from were near Harris burg but had released two of the animals. Officers are now work ing in that section with the belief that they will capture the men.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
BOLD BURGLARS AT C0RINTH.
Blow Safe for a Merchant and Rob the
 Post Office.

Nashville, Dec. 1.-Two bold burglaries were perpetrated at Corinth, six miles from here, by unknown persons, undoubtedly professionals, judging from the smooth work they did.
 The store of McClennahan & Co.,, was entered and robbed of SIPS in cash, a gold watch valued at $l00 and d lodge emblem valued at SIS, belonging to w. J. Young, a member of the firm. The money and valuables were locked in the safe, which was blown open and completely wrecked.
 The robbers also broke into the store of $. T. Watkins, who IS also postmaster. They got away with cash and stamps to the aggregate of $50. There is no clue whatever.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
NATURES WARNING.
Arkansas People Must Recognize and
 Heed It.

Kidney ills come quietly-mys- teriously.
 But nature always warns you through the urine.
 Notice the kidney secretious,
 See if the color is unhealthy
 If there are settings and sedi- meut.
 Passages too frequent, scanty, painful. Ips time then to use Doan's Kidney Pills.
 To ward off Bright's disease or diabetes.
 Doan's have done great work in Arkansas.
 Martin Duttliuger of SIS West Third street, Little Rock, Ark. says: "For two years l suffered almost constantly from dull,
 avy aching through my loins
 d in my kidneys. It was pain
 l for me to stoop or hit any thing which caused a strain on the muscles of the back, aud the kidney secretions were too fre- quent and very highly colored. 1 took lot of medicine, but it did me little, if any, good, before l found out that Doan's Kidney Pills had cured people troubled as l was, This led me to get a box. After two or three days treatment the pains began to leave, the kidney secretions be- came regular, and in a very short time 1 was relieved of the trou- ble."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan 's- and take 10 other.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED.
Word Received That Mark Little Wa.
 Shot Through Lung.

w. K. Cox received a letter Friday from D. E. Little at Asher, Ok, where Mir. Little went several days ago in response to telegram calling him to the bedside of his son, Mark, who was accidentally shot at that place Monday night.
 Mir. Little states that his son is in a critical condition, but that hopes are entertained for his recovery.
 In speaking of the accident he stated that his son, in company with a number of young people had gone out to charivari new ly welded couple and that during the revelry gun was accident ally discharged, the ball striking Mir. Little in the back and pass ed through his left lung, inflict- ing a dangerous wound.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Baby's Sudden Death.

The little 9-months.old son of Mir, and Mrs. Newt Lewis, who reside on Niuth street, d.ed Tuesday night and the remains were buried Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at White Oak cem- etery. Funeral services were conducted by Elder K. D. Osbn-n' The child's death was caused by cholera infan,um and was sud den and very unexpected, Mrs. Lewis brought it down town Monday, and while visiting witb her friend, Mrs. Chambers, at Postoffice restaurant, called a physician, as the baby showed symptoms of serious illness. In spite of all efforts the little cue grew rapidly worse until dea'n came to its relief. The parents have the sympathy of many friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
I. W. Abbott to Wed.

Invitations have been received by friends in this city annouuc- iag the approaching marriage of ot Prof. Thomas w. Abbott to Miss Carrie Louise Meador, which event will take place on December 20, 1907, at the Methodist church, Thornton, Ark. Prof. Abbott was reared in Polk county and is well known by our people. He taught school several years in tnls county and for two years heih the position of county examiner. He was a close stu. dent, a hard worker and devoted much of his time to the cause of eduatiou. Prof. Abbott left here ooout three years ago, going to Thornton, Ark, where he is now engaged in teaching in the acad' emy at that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
NO PENITENTIARY FUND
No Assets but Thousand Bales of Cotton Which Will Be Held for
 IS Cents.

L'ttle Rock, Dc. 11.-The penitentiary fund of the state has been exhausted and there is nothing with which to pay cur. rent expenses and there will he nothing except that which comes In from the convict contractors aud the state farm. There are some HOO bales of cotton on the tarm but the peuitentiary board has decided to hold this for yot less than Is ceu.s, and there is no revenue to come from that for some time, apparently.
 The contractors keep well paid up, and there is not a great deal due the state from this source. and as the penitentiary board has not the power 10 borrow money II remains to be seen how the trouble will be adjusted.
 From the passage of the bill hve years ago, which created a penitentiary fund which was placed in the hands of he state treasurer, this has been the only fund from which the penitentiary could draw any money. And all money used by the penitentiary must be produced by the peniteu- tiary. This condition has arisen only very few times heretofore and the announcement that there is deficit in this fund causes some concern among the business men of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
MAIL POUCH ROBBED.
Six Hundred Dollars of Government Funds Abstracted on P. $. E. Train.

Paragould, Dec. 1l.-Another mysterious robbery of a mai pouch in transit was reported here today, The pouch on a Paragould Southeastern train was rifled at some point between Card we'll and this place. It was not discovered until the train reached it's destination, when it was found that the remittance of 5000 from the postmaster at Cardwell had been abstracted.
 Two government secret service men are Investigating, but have found no clue.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
SHOT AND KILLED.
E. Gent, a Timber Man, Victim of John
 Hyde's Pistol.

Iiiler, Dec. 11.-E. Gent. a timber man, was shot and killed oy John Hyde, son of Colonel Joh Hyde, prominent in U. c. V, affairs, and an old resident of oesha county. The killing oc. cured about three miles below nere. Some mystery surrounds the cause of the tragedy.
 Young Hyde is quiet and un. assuming young farmer, while 1ent was said to be an cratic and impetuous man. Gent had no friends here, but as over S10o was found on his person, several kindly disposed cltiz .us saw that he was decently buried.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
BIG DAY FOR COTTON.
Many Farmers Bringing in One or More Bales to Get Christmas
 Money Trade Good.


 Thursday was Mena's banner cotton day, 40 bales of the fleecy staple being sold to our buyers. Quite a lot of this cotton was brought here from a distance of 50 to so milss. There has been very little change in the price of cotton at this place during the past two weeks, the prices rang from 10:85 to II cents per pound. Our buyers are paying spot cash for all cotton bought and at an average of $55 per bale, over S7.000 were distributed here Thursday to the farmers from this and adjacent counties.
 The farmers in this section Of Arkansas are in prosperous con- ditiou, our merchants are eujoy- ing good trade and everything looks bright for the future.