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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-23
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

The NEWS is authorized to announce VIM.
Moorman. OF Augusta, as candidate for the
office of circuit court clerk of this county SUBJ
ject to the action of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-23

Young Uni heard Of a man who
laughed so hard at story that he
lost his voice
Famliman-What was that story?
I'd like to tell 1t to my wife.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-23
TREASURER.

The NEWS is authorized to announce c. L.
Jackson of Grays, as candidate for the
Office OF Ire asurer of this county subject to
the action of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-23
TAX ASSESSOR,

The NEWS is authorized to announce w
B. Fakes. of Nc Crory, as candidate for the
Office of tax assessor Of this county subject to
the action OF the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-23

Wedding invitations for sale at
the News office
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-23
JURY LIST

Following is a list of the grand,
petit and alternate jurors selected
to serve at the February term,
1908 of the Northern District,
Woodruff County Circuit Court
which will convene at Augusta,
Monday, Feb, II.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
THE REPUBLICAN DELEGATES.

Charley Booth Harry Murray II. Kemme Clarence Crabbe,
John Wise J. X. Kalana Eli Crawford Nagran Fernando,
Willie Crawford Charley Clark and Bernard kelekoho
among the Observation-Disclosures
Well select without special discrimination the personnel
names w. O Smith, Charles Huace c. H. Cooke,
A. l. c. Atkinson George Smith, George p. Dennon Fred l.
Waldron W. W. Gocdae A. D. Castro w. F. Drake Archie Maauu
lere stop order eleven name) ARE among
the elected
headed Machine Men Have the Game Fully Hand
in this mornings paper makes plausible grossly unfair effort to
bolster the local Democratic organization by limiting that the Re
publican convention be controlled by the machine and by pick
ing eleven persons who the Advertiser list of
desaes attempting give the that they
Republican primary choices party leaders Could unaness
sby complete than ts As of fact there
machine and antnacnethe contests
importance all the Advertiser itself trutuy enarng the
election morning that there appecbe interest far dis
played" in the election which merely for delegates conven-
nothing do with organizing the party and therefore
couldn't help machine if wanted to- And matter Of fact the
personnel of the whole Republican convention ndfeeny chosen
was interesting enough bring anything
like full challenges comparison in the matter of earnest good
citizenship proportion of large affairs who in politics only
either any other party for similar
sion in Honolulu.
The Advertisers first report-denied this mornngwa that the
under all the Civic Federation Candidates
This almost equally with today version The Civic
Federation issue general 1t appears however,
be considered by the Advertiser necessary imaginary
Republican machine of something and possible chance to
boost the Democratic organization.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
4 FEW EXTRACTS.

The Sunday AdverserJudge P L. Weaver Attorney General
Hmenway and Deputy Attorney General Whitney all Civic Federation
men, also counted
The Monday Hemenway and Whitney given
Civic Federationsts Mr. Towse said when of fact neither
Weaver Hemenway member
The Sunday Advertisern the Fourth of the Fourth d. L. With
ngton another prominent of the Civic Feds the
The Monday AdvertiserD L. Wilmington, the Fourth of the
Fourth nomination and besides home sick bed
Interview with Secretary Ed TOwse
The Sunday AdvertserIhe noticeable feature of the
turns which have been received from of the
precincts the county being the in which the machine
showed under every officer of the Civic Federation the tic
kets A. F. Gh president of the Federation given
votes in the First Of the Fourth while the leader of the polls received
seventy
The Monday Adverter-"Pro Grfhs stated polls
did not to delegate The slate put by the socaed machine
in the First Precinct entirely satisfactory The Civic Federation
made contest" Secretary Towse again.
The Friday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in Republican politics
is the marked feature of the party situation The Fourth district in
the hands of who will under the and who
first of ALL demand fair play from the party organization
The Monday Advertiser nesMachne Men Have the Game
Fully Handte Republican Primaries Give the Democrats Hope
The Tuesday Advertiser
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Vice President Fairbanks, at a re-
cent reception, said Of a certain de-
plorable condition:
1--WE don't need new laws to correct
this condition, We simply need the old
laws proper enforcement.
THE old laws have been construed
too mildly. 1t is like the state OF
things in the Benedictine monks new
convent in Terragone.
AN Indianapolis friend of mine, win
tering in Spain, lunched at the monas7
terry of the Benedictines. After lunch
he took out his cigar case.
~ don't suppose you object to
smoking here. he said to the white
clad monk attendant.
Yes, sir. we do, the monk answered
There is a law against smoking in tn =
refectory.'
Then where said my friend, do
all the cigar and cigarette stubs come
from that ! see about me?'
From gentlemen who didn't ask
about the law the monk replied mild
ly."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
LARGE UNION RALLY.

One of the best religious rallies held
in the city for many months was the
quarterly convention of the Young
Peoples Union in Central Union
church on Saturday evening. Some OF
the societies had over ninety per cent
of their members present, while one
registered as perfect.
The opening service of song was led
by Chester Livingston, who also con-
tributed a vocal solo which was great
ly enjoyed. DR.. Scudder conducted the
devotional exercises. The theme
THE Easter Message" was divided in
to four separate heads, CT F. Bissel
Rev. NJ Nakuina, Miss Edna Perkins
and Vaughan McCaughney being the
speakers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Secretary Wilson of the Department
of Agriculture referred at a recent din
ner to the amateur florists who spring
up in the suburbs at this season by
thousands.
More florists perhaps than flowers
spring up" he said.
In a seed shop the other day
heard one of these amateurs complain
about the last batch of seeds he hal
bought. After he had ended his COM
plant he began to ask floral questions.
"'Oh, by the way he said, what is a
hardy rose?',
1T is one growled the dealer, that
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
Tales Worth Telling F.: !:
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The street car was crowded, and the
man who woundn't give up his seat to
the lady who was standing upon his
feet heard her say over the many bun-
dies in her arms to her companion:
Il am worried to death about Johnny
he won't say his brayers any more
when he can get out of it, and his eX-
cuses are sometimes marvels.'
What's he done now?" the woman's
companion queried, mildly interested.
well, he's seven years old, you
know, and the other night he refused
to say his prayers, and when l asked
him why he wouldn't be complained
that his tooth was loose and he
couldn't pay with a loose tooth.
The next night he refused to say
his prayers again on the grounds that
he couldn't.
my tooth still hurts" he complain
ed, but l saw there was a space in the
orchestra of his mouth. why, where's
your tooth?" l asked.
Slowly he opened his fist and there
lay the offending ivory.
But it hurts just the same he
commended and l couldn't get him to go
down on his knees. He'll probably tell
me tonight that his hair is turning
gray and refuse again"
Here the woman tramped little
harder on the mans feet and murmur-
ed soothingly: I'm sure some men
would be more comfortable standing"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
RESULTS SEEM TO BE IN SIGHT.

Delegate Kuos correspondence and the press files received today
all show that the campaign Pearl abor is being ntegnt
and vigorously prosecuted And before there to be no real
opposition 1t has been the features of the Pearl Harbo
matter before referred in these columns that for upwards of twenty
years those who have urged action have found opposition of con
quence but have nevertheless been able push the proposition
through Hawaii has been called the y the Pacific for long
that the sounds ome yet Uncle Sam has neglected the key
year after year This time Chamber of Commerce has taken
the up taken before and the result seen in
strong backing for the project all the country In when
Congress cutting down expenditures the last dollar these islands
getting than before THIS doubtless due part the
Japanese incident but local husng has also had much to do
with it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Tourists who have been here during the past three pro-
badly taken back the reports of climate that have
for long time,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

When Hawaii goes Democratic will be position to
for ship subsidies and protection sugar
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

organization hasn't been able get enough the public treasury
"De gang" will go if it does.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Charley Booth Harry Murray H. Keme Clarence Crabbe
John Wise X. Kalana, Eli Crawford Nagran Fernandez
Willie Crawford Charley Clark and Bernard Keekolo
the e1eced -A
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Mrs. Carrie Jacobs-Bond yesterday
afternoon pleased the inmates of Oahu
prison by talking to them and singing
number of her inimitable songs. Her
sympathetic and encouraging philo-
sophy is of kind that was particular
ly appreciated by her hearers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
MORE TROUBLE FOR JAPAN.
ETlgEEEWnTlv

Taken in connection with the of this morning that hundred
and three Korean insurgents have been killed battle
D. W. Stevens in San Francisco result of conspiracy apparently
reaching to Korea indicates that the Japanese absorption of Korea
is not going to be it seemed short time ago And when
remembered that China up to not long regarded Korea
her and that China is full resentment towards Japan for
other and later difficulties than the taking Korea would seem that
the Mado must have his hands full for long without counting
trouble with the United States. ~.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Kauai complains that under regulations which prevent local liquor
dealers from soliciting orders Honolulu dealers getting
the business If Congress gives Prohibition without amendment
of the Inter State Commerce aws,or perhaps of the constitution
mportaon of liquor Honolulu will find that Prohibition
simply transfers lot Of business from Honolulu San Francisco
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30
In cases OF 80
Quarts and !
DOE. Half Gals.

doesn't mind your wife pulling it up
by the roots every day to see if it has
begun to grow yet
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

Manila beginning agtate to have decent American
vessels kept her habor Some time Manila made fight
army supplies used the Philippines bought from her
she getting ruling calling for local purchase prices allowing
the merchants for long freghs Much may with
War and Navy Departments by such movements
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-30

There isn't much of Democratic push yet But within
OF its numbers the Democracy has fair share of patriots who
ready abandon all other occupations for politics party
in power Tt is perfectly clear that the only the
organization hasn't much of machine gang combat that as an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
no JOB-HE KILLS HIMSELF
OWEN r. CALLS HAD BEEN AN
INSURANCE AGENT.
On q Bench in Stanton Park This
Morning Puts Bullet In
His Brain.

Because he was unable to secure work
Owen T. Calls, an insurance agent
thirty-nine years of age, of 1402 B street
northeast committed suicide about $40
o'clock this morning by shooting himself
In the right temple while sitting on a
bench in Stanton Park at 9Th street and
Massachusetts, avenue northeast.
Oficer Men Of the ninth precinct was
standing at the patrol box at 7th street
and Massachusetts, avenue this morning
when a man ran up and told him that a
man had shot himself in the park
The officer went over and found Calls
sitting on a bench near the 9Th street
side. with a .3S-caliber revolver in his
right hand and blood streaming from a
large wound in his right temple.
The ambulance of the Casualty Hospital
was summoned and the patient was re-
moved to that institution. where he died
a short time afterward.
The shooting was witnessed by num-
Der OF persons who were passing through
the park at the time, but none was close
enough to stop the man. The report of
the revolver attracted number of per-
sons. while residents In the neighborhood
came running to their front doors and
Had Lost His Job.
Calls had been employed as an insur-
ance agent for some time, 1t is stated.
but about one month ago had lost his
position. He had made numerous efforts
to get employment. but was unsuccessful.
This Is thought to have preyed on his
mind aand caused him to become de-
spondent. His wife and five small chill
dren. the oldest Of which Is fifteen years
Of age, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07

Railway Men Resent Order Of the
Superintendent,

A number Of the employees of the Great
Falls and Old Dominion railroad are in
censed over notice which has been post
ed in the employees room to the effect
that 1t has come to the attention of the
management that conductors have been
buying tobacco. food and drinks for their
motormen, and that the same must be
stopped at once. The notice, which is
signed by Theodore A. King. superintend-
ing engineer of the company, states that
any conductor or motorman caught buy
ing or receiving tobacco. food or drinks
will be Immediately dismissed from the
service of the company.
Three motormen and six conductors. 1t
is said, have been dismissed recently and
an appeal to John r. Mclean, president
OF the road. is planned.
AT the Office of the railroad company in
Georgetown II was stated today that Su-
perintending Engineer King was not in
town. None of the employees OF the COM
pany would talk of the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
DIES FROM WOUND.
Edward Caesar Victim Of Accident
at Benning.

Edward Caesar. twenty-four years OF
age. Of 1923 34th street northwest, who
was accidentally shot near a shooting gall
lery at the barbecue. Benning race track.
Wednesday last, and later removed to the
Casualty Hospital. died at that institution
yesterday morning. Coroner hewitt was
notified and decided to hold an inquest
tomorrow morning.
Caesar, with several companions, was
walking near the shooting gallery when
he felt singing sensation in his back.
He said nothing to his companions, but
walked to room near the betting ring.
where he removed his coat. He discov-
cred blood flowing from wound In his
back. Boarding car. he went to the
Casualty Hospital. where 1t was discov-
cred that a .22-caliber bullet had entered
his back. An operation was performed
and the bullet removed but complications
set in, which resulted in his death.
Central Office Detective P. j. O'Bren
made an investigation yesterday and
learned that several persons had been
shooting at the targets at the time the ac-
cident occurred, and 1t was impossible to
determine who had fired the ratal shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
FoRIYYEARS ON POLICE FORCE
Ex-sERGEANT J. r. RoBEY DIES
OF CANCER.
Death Expected for Some Time, But
Not Thought Imminent When
the End Came.

James T. Robey. for over forty years
member of the local police force. died OF
cancer early this morning at Sibley hos
pital. On account OF inf1rmities he was
retired from active police duty last year.
The funeral will take place from the home
of his daughter. Mrs. Alfred Baker. 10
street northwest, Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock The body will be Inferred
in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. DIR. E. NJ.
Mott. rector Of the Church of the Advent,
will conduct the funeral services.
Mr.. Robey had been suffering from
cancer for many months. During the past
few years he had made his home with his
daughter. Mrs. Baker. About two weeks
ago his condition became SO serious he
was taken to the Stbley Hospital Tor
treatment.
Physicians there performed an opera
ton. 1t showed that he was beyond
human aid. The end was expected at any
time during the past few days.
His death was not regarded as imminent
at midnight last night. His children. who
had remained at his bedside for many
hours, left the hospital to get some rest.
About o'clock, however. the patient col
lapsed. He died within few minutes.
Serst Robey was one of the best known
officers of the police department. He was
a sergeant for many years. For the last
ten years of his police career he was
stationed at the District building.
He was born In Charles county. Md.
May s. 1879. After receiving his educa-
ton in the schools near his home. he
came to this city He was appointed a
private on the police force January 81.
1867. and remained in continuous service
from that time until June. 1907, over
forty years.
After he had been on the force six
years he was mounted and did duty on
horseback for about twelve years. He
was made acting sergeant September IL.
1886. and a full sergeant December q,
1885. For eleven years he wore the 80
on his helmet.
In 1897 on account of age he was made
a private again and assigned to duty at
the District building. He remained there
until June 30. 1907. when he was retired
and pensioned.
Sergt. Robey was member Of Potomac
Lodge of the Masonic fraternity and OF
the Oldest Inhabitants Association.
He is survived by three daughters and
two sons. as follows: Mrs. Carl Mayer,
Mrs. John Ribbon. Mrs. Alfred Baker.
Harry M. Robey and William F. Robey,
all of this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07

the remains to the station and Coroner
hewitt was notified. After an inveStiga-
ton he gave a certificate OF death by
suicide.
Pinned on the woman's dress was
note addressed to the coroner in which
she told in a rambling way the reason
for her act She said she had suffered
unknown fortunes from insomnia and
had not enjoyed natural sleep since jan
uary. She said her brain was on fire
and her body was worn out and tired.
Declaring she had fought against the
desire to destroy herself for months. she
asked forgiveness for her rash act. The
body was removed to her late home to
be prepared for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
This Would Help Some.
FACES SERIOUS CHARGE.
Colored Man Held for Regularly
SUPPLYING LIQUOR to Minors.

Supplying Liquor to Minors.
The case of Isaiah Davis. colored,
charged with selling liquor to minors. was
continued In the Police Court this morning
until tomorrow at the instance Of the
authorities In order to permit them to
summon additional witnesses for the pros
ecution. Davis Ia the man who the
police believe has been systematically
furnishing liquor to minors in Georgetown
for the past six months or more.
He was arrested yesterday by Detective
Grove of the seventh precinct upon in
formation Of an alleged discriminating ma
ture furnished by two youths about six
teen years Of age. whom Grove found In
toxicated on the streets.
The police say that Davis regularly sup
plies himself with all sorts Of intoxicants.
ami under cover Of night conducts an ex-
tensive trade with boys under age Of both
races. They state that the man undoubt-
eddy makes the larger part Of his ltveli-
hood In this manner. and they believe that
II will be possible to trace at least six or
seven cases OF drunkenness In minors TO
him. in which he disposed OF whisky at
an exorbitant price. The police state that
mans customers are messenger boys and
others who have employment giving them
from s. to IS a week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
Confederate Reunion.

Local Confederate veterans who wore
the gray under Lee and Stonewall Jack
son Will attend the eighth annual en-
campment OF George N. Emack Camp.
United Confederate Veterans, at Belts
vile, Prince George county Md. next
Thursday. In addition to the regular bust
ness transacted each year at the encamp
ment, there will be several addresses by
we'll known Confederate soldiers, and a
special program Of vocal and instrumental
music will be given Among those who
will speak are Gen. A. C. Trippe. Judge ].
Lee Bullock, DR. c. A. Fox, Maj j. Med.
Darlington. John w Holland, j. w. F.
Hatton and Capt William A. Gordon.
Luncheon Will be served by the members
OF the Daughters of the Confederacy,
Beltsville chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-07
HONOR HINES MEMORY.
Resolutions Adopted by Union Vet
Gran Legion.

At a recent meeting of Encampment Ill,
Union Veteran Legion. resolutions were
unanimously adopted deploring the death
of Past Col. Walter l. Hines The heart
felt sympathy of the association" was
expressed for the bereaved family. 1t was
also stated that Col. Hines was an es-
teemed and worthy member, always
ready and willing to assist his comrades
or their families in times OF distress, sick
ness or death. We will miss his patriotic
and inspiring influence. and will mourn
the loss of one whose vacant chair cannot
be filled. But we bow to the will Of a
Divine Providence who has called him to
q fold where the decimated ranks of our
beloved legion will soon join him on
Fame's eternal camping ground"
The committee on the foregoing resolu-
lions was composed Of o. p. Hallam, Will
liam Wilson and w. w. Case.