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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

day heat, so dry that it is unnoticed,
and in love with the refreshing nights
Then, even more than now, will the
summer health seeker and those who
flee from the terrible heat of the east
turn their steps toward this earthly
paradise, where at any season one may
find the most ideal climate on the
oil
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Notifying the Japanese government
that the Korean emperor has resigned
when the Japanese government made
him do it is one of those delicate bits
of ironical oriental diplomacy which
make it so amusing to occidental CIV
ilization.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
Patriotic Pride

you have nothing that carries with
it the charm of antiquity" said the
European.
"Oh, yes, we have" answered the rich
American. TT won't be long before we
have the market in that line cornered.
YOU can make em."-Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
One on Uncle

Uncle Joe-Well Johnny, you are
getting quite big boy now. How 'oio
are you?
Uncle Joe-And what are you going
to be? 9,.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
WITH THE FUNNY MEN
Katherlne,s Misfortune

The Lady-Youre a smart little girl.
What's your name?
The Little Girl-My names X. K. K.
Katherine Hawkins.
The Lady-What do all those KS
stand for?
The Little Girl-Oh, nothing. Only
the minister who christened me slut
tered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

And now a professor says the human
soul resembles an oyster. This is too
general; by their actions some must
be more like clams-not to speak of
Holsters
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

j. e. Neis of Pasadena is reported
to have been the leanest Elk at the
Philadelphia convention. He probably
worked his flesh off in the awful heat
prevalent there.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Los Angeles will be invaded by the
Christian Endeavor delegates this
week. These wise young folks held a
convention in Seattle, but knew they
must come here to see the real coast
metropolis
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
Couldn't Be

"Ta.k about luck ~"
whats happened"
Il found a $40 bill in my last sum
"Geei Why thought you were mar
riedl'i-Cleveland Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
Caustic Counsel

"yes" said Miss Kreech, after her
solo "I expect to go abroad to finish
SIndeed?' remarked Miss Knox: why
not finish it right now and save the ex-
pense ?''-Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

A Pittsburg millionaire has pro-
fessed religion, but as he retains his
money that won't make him any the
less attractive to the chorus girls.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Knowing that a bareback" caused
the tragedy on the Georgia, by a
process of elimination, let the same
process be used to get rid of this new
danger in naval warfare.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

When a railroad kills forty-odd of its
own employees in a wreck on its own
lines something must be decidedly
wrong. Usually passengers suffer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

If the cocky little Japs have so much
trouble in conquering the hermit king
dom, what would they do If Uncle
Sam became angry?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

So far none of the Republican presi-
Dental candidates has started on a
baby kissing tour so the race cannot
be said to be on in earnest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Eight deaths from the heat in New
York yesterday emphasize the asser-
tion that as a summer resort Gotham
is considerable of "shine."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Considering how fast he is going
there, doubtless Fiddler Schmitz needs
that devil wagon worse than Mayor
Taylor does.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

The statement that Fiddler Schmitz
"comes out with the assertion that he
will run again is mistake. He
stays in.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

The Pere Marquette railroad has
varied the usual monotony of train
wrecks by Staying some two score of
its own hands in one.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Japan proposes to buy from the
Dutch a coaling station just off the
Philippines. It'll come in handy to us
If war with Japan eventuates.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

New plums were received in Los
Angeles yesterday-the Burbank, not
the political variety, so don't get ex-
cited.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Persons who walled over the trouble
in pronouncing the name of the de-
posed emperor of Korea may find con-
ISOLATION in the substitution of vi Tchok
for vi Heni-and then again they may
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Why not "sic" the various tongs on
one another and let 'em have it out ?
Then gather up the fragments and
start afresh.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

A tree may be known by its fruits,
but the San Francisco plum tree seems
TO bear a lot of lemons for would-be
office holders just now.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

1t is to be hoped that "f1arebacks"
can be eliminated from the navy as
easily as are "comebacks" from the
cafes
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

The lawyers are talking in Boise, and
interest in the Haywood trial is at
its lowest ebb.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
A MOUNTAIN VIGIL

The birds are hushed in the tree tops,
The firelight falls to gray,
And the tents CLEAN white
In the pale starlight
Az I walt for thee and the day.
Thout wilt come with the flush
OF the morning.
And the daystar rise to greet thine eyes,
And the thrush her silence break
O. dark are the hills, my sweetheart,
They are dreaming of dawn and thee;
And the tall pines sleep in the stiffness
deep,
None watch but the stars and me.
Homer e. Woodbridge In McClure's,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

BY making Mark Twain a doctor of
literature he is thus more than ever
able to prescribe for the blues.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Korea is doing about everything pos
sfble to make imperative an occupa-
tion by the Japanese, and the only
wonder is that the mikado holds off
SO long
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

II the Los Angeles-Pacific were to
dig it's Fourth street subway it would
avoid all conflict with the city over
it's third rail in Hill and Sixteenth
streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

thinner stays in the San Francisco
jail. as smallpox has broken out there.
More power to the smallpox.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

A cleanup of Chinatown wouldn't be
a bad move on the part of either the
police or the health department-or
both.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

The Young Lady-Will you procure
me a hanson, young man?
The Urchin-Beg pardon, miss, but
how do yer think I'd suitably Slop-
er's Holiday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

Can it be that Heney is to prove the
Wellington to Napoleon" Delmas?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

And the Japs are spelling Seoul
"Sheor' today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
little Miss Muffit

Little Miss Muffit
Her steak was so tough II
Was more than she could stow away
Clipped wood she despi-
Sed and so that is lwhy
She had to eat curds and whey!
Kansas City Times.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21
Miss Jennie Thompson was the

Miss Jennie Thompson was the guest of parents, at Vanndale, Sunday, returning Monday, accom- panied by her sister, Miss Emma, who will assist her in the milli- nery business.
 The building contract for the new McCrory Baptist church was let Wednesday to F. M. Goodbar, of Lonoke. The material for the building has been ordered and work on same will begin as soon as the material arrives. The build ing will have two entrances, one on the north and one on the west. It will be built on the lots just across the street from Dr. Wor- tham's residence, on the corner of Third and Fakes streets, at a cost of $1O45.34.
 One of the most delightful home entertainments of the season was rendered the Epworth League on Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crossett. A collection of pictures on the walls represented the names of various advertisements, and the guests, each, made a list of the names of various articles each advertise ment represented. Miss Ida Tar pley won the prize, a beautiful bow of ribbon representing the League colors. Near the close of the evening the guests were in- vited to the dining room where dainty refreshments, consisting of
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. A national holiday.
 If you intend purchasing 1908 Calendars, it will pay you to see the nice line which is now on dis play at the NEWS office. Mrs. Tom Burkett, of this city, and Mrs. Dr. J. W. Morris, of De- View, spent few days in Little Rock, the past week, attending the floral show.
 Which is of the most responsi- ble for the ch1ld's character dur ing the five school days of the week, the parent, the community or the teacheri
 Miss Lena Neal who has been the guest of her uncle, Dr. J. B. Neal, the past month, left Friday, via Quitman for her home at Will burton, Okla.
 w. H. Mott, who for sometime, has been engaged in the cons truc- tion of the McCrory Concrete building, went to Wynne, Wednes- day, for visit to his family. Mrs. Jas. Caskill after visit of a few days here, the guset of relatives, returned Tuesday, ac- companied by Miss Byrde Veazey, to her home at Senatobia, Miss.
 The Ladies of the Methodist Church will give an oyster supper Friday night Nov, 22, 1907, in the McCrory Concrete Hall. Every body is cordially invited to be present. Proceeds to be given to church benefit.
 Parents should be cautious about giving their children permission to stay out of school. Every day out is a day lost to the school work, they cannot make it up. They will soon be behind and want to stop school, find fault with the teacher, say she is partial, etc., when all the time the parent is to blame.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21

Last Saturday, about noon, the residence of Mrs. Myrtle Roddy was discovered afire. The alarm was at once given and almost a hundred people immediately rush. ed to the scene, but all in vain as far as saving the house was con- cerned. Mrs. Roddy had rented a portion of her house to Mrs. c. L..
 Grail in whose apartment the fire originated, the cause being a defective fue in the kitchen. The men worked faithfully in combat ing the flames and only saved the household goods of Mrs. Roddy's, and a portion of those belonging to Mrs. Grail. Had it not been for the untiring work of some of the citizens, the house now occu- pied by Ross Jeffries, and wife, adjoining Mrs. Roddy's home, on the east, would have burned but with the liberal use of water and wet blankets the house was saved.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21
W.N.DuneheW.

cake and punch, were served. Mrs. W. o. Scales presiding at the beautiful large punch bowl, assisted by Mrs. CrOssett. Each guest paid an admission fee of one penny for each year constituting his age, for the benefit of the League Library. The amount collected above all expenses was $5:75. Several League members and number of invited guests were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The guests were reluctant to leave and voted Mesdames Crossett and Scales the most charming entertainers.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
County Officials
Court Sessions.

Circuit Court, Northern District,-Meet Third Monday in February and August. Sou thern District-First Monday in March and September. H. N Hutton, Judge; Will Moorman, Clerk.
 Chancery Court. Northern District, Meets First Monday in May and December. South ern District-Second Monday in February and September. Ed. D. Robertson, Chancellor Win Moorman Clerk
 County Court.-Meets First Monday in Janu' ary, April July and October. J. F. Sommers Judge; T. E. Simpson, Clerk.
 Probate Court.-Meets Fourth Monday in January, April July and October. J. F. Som mers Judge: T. E. Simpson. Clerk.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21

Calendars for sale at the NEWS office.
 Window glass for sale at H. T. Raney's.
 Wedding invitations for sale at the NEWS office
 Good laundry soap, only 3 cts the cake at Comer's.
 Doors, windows and window glass at H. T. Raney's.
 Washing powders, only 3 cts the package at Comer's. Riggs Bros. buy old iron, brass, bones and all kinds of junk.
 Dr. l.. A. Jelks was a business visitor to Memphis, Tuesday.
 0. M. James, of Augusta, spent Sunday with parents, near this city.
 Sam Taylor, of Hunter, was a pleasant visitor to McCrory Satur- day.
 Marry when you please, but let the NEWS print your wedding in- vitations.
 Mrs. J. M. Hackney, and chil- dren, visited in Wynne, Sunday, returning Monday.
 Mrs. J. Erie Barringer, of Mem- phls, IS the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. B. Daugherty.
 June Dallas was a business visitor at Augusta, Tuesday, re- turning Wednesday.
 NOTICE: Owing to Mrs. Proulx' illness, our restaurant will not be open Saturday. GEO. Fl. PRoULx.
 BORN: Sunday Nov, r, 1907, to Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Bishop, near DeView, an eleven pound boy.
 Ton are cordially invited to at- tend an oyster supper, given by the Ladies of the Methodist onurch, in the McCrory Concrete nall' Friday night, Nov, 22, 1907.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21
Public Examinations.

Teachers Public cExaminations-Third Thurs day and Friday in March, June, September snd December.
Woodruff County news., 1907-11-21

 Mrs. Roddy had just expended all her savings on repairing and re- covering her home which was all the property, excepting the lots, that she owned. Neither of the losers had any insurance whatever. We are glad to note however, that the liberal hearted people of our city and surrounding territory are donating towards rebuilding Mrs. Roddy new home, and helping in buying Mrs. Grail new house. hold goods.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
TO REMOVE MUCH DIRT
IN DIGGING THE CANAL
1t Is Expected that Within the Next
Twelve Months There Will be Con-
sumed in the Panama 10000 Pounds
of Dynamite.
Publishers Press.]

,sashington, Feb. 21.-Some idea OF
the immensely of the task which con
fronts the government in the matter
Of taking out dirt, rock and other ma
terial in constructing the Panama
canal may be gathered from the fact
that during the next II months there
will be consumed 900, 900 pounds OF
dynamite.
A contract for this vast quantity of
explosive will be let shortly, anu
when it is put aboard a vessel and
sent to Colon it will form the largest
shipment of that kind that ever left
a port OF the United States.
In addition there will go with 1t
10000 electric exploders, 1000 tons OF
7O-foot rails, $500 steel splice bars,
23.50e tie plates. 10000 pounds of
track bolts, 900 900 pounds of track
spikes and 10000 cross ties.
At least $4,000 pounds of dynamite
a month are used in the construction
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
CHANGE IN CIVIL CODE
STATUTE TO BE ALTERED
In Case the Agreement Permitting the
Japs to Enter the Public Schools CT
California is Ratified BY the General
Assembly.
Publishers Press.

san Francisco. Fcb. z:.-The city
and county atterney. Nj. Burke. II
scussing the Japanese school case
- altered b. the pew agreement. said
il japanese over is years old are 10
be kept out OF the public schools the
statute of the civil. code excluding
them viii have 10 lie repealed bY the
legislature. The statute makes pro
gis5an thai all children between the
ages of and q shall be allowed to
enter public schools, except for GER
tain reasons In case the Japanese
are allowed TO enter general schools
a new statute will have to be framed
if the school board wishes 10 keep
those over IL years out of schools.
The statute also provides that in
case an Oriental schools provided. the
children CT the peoples specified STA /
attend no other. Hence, the Oriental
school must be abolished to allow
Japanese 10 enter public schools. But
Il the Oriental school is not abel
ished, then children SO specified must
attend that school and no other.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
DO NOT LIKE AGREEMENT
JAPS AGAINST COMPROMISE
They Say that Restriction of Japanese
Emigration Would in the Course OF
Time Result in Extinction of Their
PeopIe in San Francisco.
IPuhIishers. Press.l

Tokyo, s,.4,ten inter-
pellafion regarding the san Francisco
school question was presented 10 the
government by a member Of tho house
OF representatives Ire reply of For
eign Minister Hayashi is expected in
a few days
The japanese Office in San Fran
cisco cabled = strcng appeal TO Tokyo,
asiing the government TO support
their cause and pointing out that re-
striction Of japanese emigration
would eventually result in extinction
of their conpatriots residing in San
Francisco
japanese newsr apers have not
commented on this appeal up TO the
present.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

i dropped do,Cn on my hands and knees.
ed TO get TO the station. 1t was big
risk to go there, but it was one | was
willing 20 take for the object / had in
view. and, since | had 70 take it, it was
safest TO get through with the job be-
fore the discovery was made that / was
no longer in jail.
1t didn't take me three minutes to
reach the station. The whole place was
black as 4 coal bumper, except for the
slices of light which shone through the
cracks of the curtained windows III the
specials. the dim light of the lamp In
the station and the glow of the row of
saloons 200 feet away. / was afraid,
however. that there might be a spy
lurking somewhere, for it was likely
that Camp would hope TO get some elew
of the letters by keeping watch on the
station and the cars. Thinking holiness
the safest course, / walked ON TO the
platform without hesitation and went
into the station. The might man was
sitting in his chair. nodding, but he
walked up the moment / spoke.
Don speak my name, said warn
ingly rs he struggled 70 his feet. and
then III the fewest possible words [ told
him what l wanted of him-ro find If
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Vaudeville at the Phillips.

Vaudeville at the Phillips.
With the week half gone it is fully
apparent that the many good things
that have been said about the bill now
running in vaudeville at the New Phil
lips were not erroneous, for it has
proven to be OF most pleasing ma
ture. There is still ample time for
those who had not attended TO do SO
and see the very clever work OF the
Mardo Trio, as comedy acrobats, and
Miss Louise Arnot and company in
their Irish sketch, with the various
other numbers that go to round out a
complete bill Patronage thus far has
been very liberal and the week promis
es to be as satisfactory to the manage
ment as it is to the public.
Country kids-Gennett.
"a Pair of Country Kids" with a
first class company OF artists will
make things lively at the Gennett
next Saturday matinee and night and
to all lovers of real fun this will be
an engagement well not to overlook.
In addition to the play there will be
ten specialties and musical numbers.
The engagement is for one night on
Is.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Heart
LheaClock

The pulsation OF the heart
marks the passage of the blood
through the veins, just as the
ticking of a clock indicates the
flight OF moments OF time.
Palpitation, fluttering or irreg-
ular action reveals the fact that
the heart is running down
and unless strengthened, is
liable to stop at any time I'M
der some weakening influence,
such as excitement, over-work,
or intense mental or physical
strain. To regulate the heart
action, YOU should take
DIR. Miles Heart Cure when
any symptoms of a weak heart
is apparent. 1t has no equal.
Sometime ago 1 had very severe
pain around my heart, and most OF
the time I had a heavy beating or
throbbing OF the heart. 1t would beat
so that when | lay down at night it
would sound like a small clock in bed
with me. / could count the ticking.
With every little exercise. or walking
and / would be SO tired ! would have
to lie down and rest. | suffered quite
a while in this way. then ! concluded
10 try DR.. Miles Heart Cure. / had
not taken IL long until 1 began to feel
EASIER, and go continued, and the med
l-ine entirely cured me. / am Very
grateful for the great good I received
from DIR. Miles Heart Cure"
JOSEPH BROADHEAD.
E'indlay, Illinois.
Or. Miles, Heart Cure Is sold by
your druggist. who will guarantee that
the first bottle will benefit. II IL falls
ne will refund your money.
Niles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
KILLED HIS SWEETHEART
Tilted Lover Then Walked Away {
Few PAGES and Blew Out
His Srainc.
Publishers Press.f

omeroy, o.. Feb. z1.-Emerson
Misner. 20, went TO the home of his
sweetheart. Julia Archer, 16, called
her to the front door. threw his arms
about her neck and shot her in the
left temple. He then walked away
a few steps and blew out his own
brains, dying instantly. They lived
at Cooks gap a few miles from Pom
eroy and had been lovers some time
It is said the parents of the girl OBJ
iected to Misner and she Tilted him.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Female Suffrage Favored.
fPuhlishers' PresSy

IdAcCtE, -,---. ~ 81 NE senate
adopted a joint memorial to congress
in favor of an amendment TO the con-
stitution permitting women TO vote.
The vote on adoption was tie, Is to
16 Lieutenant Governor Hopewen de-
Gliding in its favor. The house passed
an anti-tipDing bill.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Steamer Sunk.
IPublisners' PressI

New .CrIeans, Feb. 21.-That ne
lives were lost in the sinking of the
steamer Hugoma when it was ram1ned
in front OF the city by the French
cruiser Kleber, appears certain The
steamer went down so quickly that
those on board had no time to search
the lower decks 10 see that all had
escaped Officers Of the vessel say
the crew, composed mostly Of foreign
ers. is fully accounted for
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Preacher Lobbyist Arrested.

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 21.-Rey. G.. L.
Tufts of Portland. Ore, representing
the Pacific coast reform bureau, was
arrested by sergeant-at >.ms of the
house, charged with lobbying. Tufts
is working for Sunday rest law.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

dunn of the little piece Of news your
neishbor told you and get your name
IN the news "tip" contest for this
week.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Brar1ley in Missouri.

Kansas City. Mr.. Feb. 21.-M. F.
Bramley. head OF the Cleveland Trini-
dad Paving company for whom a war
rant was sworn out in Columbus. left
Kansas City for the east Tuesday.
having arrived here Monday from
Pueblo. according to an Official of the
company in this city. The official
would not state where Mr.. BranIey
had gone
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Webber's Bill Killed.
Publishers Press.l

Washington, Feb. 21-The house
committee of District of Columbia de-
cided that it will make no report on
the bill TO prevent the manufacture
and sale of liquor in the District Of
Cnlnnhi
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
(To Be Continued }

National extracts and spices sold
under a positive guarantee. Come
back and get your money if not sat
isfed. For sale by the National Ned
ical Co, Sheldon, Iowa.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
2-Cent Fare in Minnesota.

st. Paul, Feb. 21.-The house, under
suspension of the rules, passed the
2-cent railroad fare bill The bill is
a special order in the senate next
Tuesday.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
Two Children Poisoned.
Publishers Press.l

niiisDoro. o., lyeh. 1.-The 3-yeAf.
old son and 5-year-oid daughter 0e
Fred Fenner. \ farmer. living near
here. died Of ptomaine poisoning. Ten-
ner butchsred hog and the family
ate of the liver. Mr.. and Mrs. Ten-
ner were also poisoned, but ara out It
danger.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22
NEWS OF THE THEATERS
Theatrical Calendar.

GENNETT.
Saturday, Feb. 23-"Pair Of Country
Kids" Matinee and night.
March 4-"Custer's Last Fight"
PHILLIPS.
Entire Week-High class vaudeville.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

dipping tank, write before buying to
the National Medical Co.. Sheldon, la.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

Use artificial gas for light and heat
lott
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

Artificial gas, tho 2oth Century fuel
lott.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-22

See how what you nave heard looks
h print and get dollar for doing it
Min the news Tip" prize.