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and WHAT WOULD 1T PROF
IT.

Ever and anon we hear that il
is likely the new North and
South Railroad, which has just
been completed from Monroe,
La, to Hamburg and Crossett,
in Ashley county, may branch
of from Crossett and go by the
wav of Wilmar. instead of COM
ing on to Monticello from Ham
burg. The main reason for this
conjecture, is that there are two
mill roads-one leading out
from Crosset, north. the other
from Wilmar. South-which
come within a few miles of meet
ing; which Mr.. Parker, the build
er of the Arkansas, Louisiana &
Gulf Road, could utilize,
and adopt as part of his line.
This, we suppose. he could do,
but what would be the use and
good railroad sense in doing so?
To have a railroad is one thing
and TO have paying road is
quite a different thing; and since
Mr.. Parker is most likely to be
building his road for profit, and
not for pas:ime, we assume that
knowing the situation and con
dition of things along these mill
roads, he would naturally lose
little time and money in an effor t
to convert them into first-class
railroad. In the first place,
these mill roads run through a
section of country that could
promise nothing in the way of
freight traffic, for they pass
through no townsville distrib-
uting points for the country :
where freight is received, and
where passenger travel goes;
and, in the second place, the tim
Der has about all been cut and
hauled off, so there would be lit
tie or none of this for a railroad
to handle; and this is not only
the case between Wilmar and
Crossett, but practically so on
up the Saline river, north of Viii
mar. So it must be apparent to
Mr.. Parker, who understands
his BUSINESS, that these mill
roads, if adopted by him, would
be practically worthless as rail
road property. Another argu-
ment against these mill roads
being absorbed by the Parker
road, is that along his original
survey is the city of Monticello,
that pays out half million dol
lars annually in freight charges,
alone, and that along his entire
line from Hamburg north,
through Ashley, Drew. Lincoln
and Jefferson counties, is the
finest belt of untouched and I'M
molested timber that can be
found 10 the State at this time.
A railroad along this route
would pay ten times as much as
one by the way of Wilmar. hence
Mr.. Parker is not going the mill
line route.
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Warming Order.

In the Drew Chancery Cour,
Ii. II. Eastiand. Plaintiff,
VS..
constance Eastland. Defendant.
The defendant Constance N. Fas.land 1,
warned to appear in this Court within thir,,
days ana answer the complaint ofthe plsintitf
ID. n Eas'land. which is petition for divorce
Given this July 9Th 1908
J W. x!-5.o oler.
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When we hear Republican
boasting of the blessings that
his party has given 10 the conn-
try, we are torcibly reminded of
the familiar saying, that 1.-THE
Devil will quote scripture for his
r,,rpoce -
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In the Drew Chancery Court !
of Arkansas.

In re Stockholders of Drew
Brick & Filing Company, ex parte:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Receiver, of the Drew
Chancery Court in the above style
matter will sell at public outcry
to the highest bidder for cash at
the Court house door in the town
of Monticello, Drew County Ar
kansas, at ten o'clock A. NJ on
Saturday the 2eth day of August,
1908. pursuant to the order of
Chancellor in vacation dated Aug.
10 1908. the entire and complete
plant of said Brick Company with
all appurtenances and appliances
thereunto belonging. en- masse.
Given this 10 day of August
1905.
Lamar Williamson,
Receiver.
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Proposed Amendment No. 8.


Every male citizen Of the United States
or male person who has declared his inten-
ton of becoming a citizen of the same. of
the age of twenty-one years, who has resid-
six months, and in the precinct, town or
ward one month, next preceding any cleo
ton at which he may propose 10 vote. ex-
cept such persons as may for the commiss-
ion OF some felony be deprived of the right
to vote by law passed by the General As.
sembly. and who shall exhibit poll tax re-
poll tax at the time of collecting taxes next
preceding such election, shall be allowed to
vote in any election in the State of Arkan-
sas. Provided, That persons who make sat
isfactory proof that they have attained the
age Of twenty-one years since the time of as
sessing taxes next preceding said election
and possessed the other necessary qualifica-
tions. shall be permitted to vote, and pro-
vided further, that the said tax receipt shall
be so marked by dated stamp or written en-
dorsement by the judges of election To whom
it may be first presented as to prevent the
holder thereof from v,tng IN ore than once
in any election"
The above resolution was filed in the office
of the Secretary of State on April y, 1907.
Each elector may vote for or against the
above amendment.
Witness my official signature this oath
day of February, 1908.
o. G. LUDWIG,
(Seal.) Secretary of State.
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NOTICE Is hereby gwen That an Election
will be held in Drew County, Ark ON the
Second Monday, the l4th day OF September,
1908, at the following voting precincts, to-
w.t.
Rock Springs. Clear Creek Township.
Montongo,
Myhand Place, Spring Hill
Florence, Franklin
Selma,
Tillar.
Winchester.
Baxter, Bartholomew
BssvIlle, :.
Collins. Collins
Troy,
Cominto, Comnto
Craigs School House. Cominto :.
Gulledges Mill, Prairie
Cotham's School House, Bearaouse Township
Midway,
Prairie Grove, ,Veasey
Lacey.
Ozmcnts school House. Crook
Green Hill, Saline
Wimar,
Barkada,
Monticello. Ward NO. !. Marion
2
Said election will be held for the purpose of
electing the following State officers:
One Governor
One Secretary of State.
One Auditor.
One Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One Commissioner of State Lands.
One Superintendent of Public instruction.
One Commissioner of A griculture
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STATE

For Governor-Geo. w. Dona-
ghey.
For Attorney Gcneral.-Hal. l.
Norwood.
For Secretary of State-O. c
Ludwig.
For State treasurer. j.
Yates.
For Land Commissioned. l.
Coffman.
For Railroad Commissioner.
T. Hampton.
For Com. Mines, Mnf. and Ag
Guy Il. Tucker.
For Auditor of State-J. r
lobe.
For Supt. Pub. ms Geo. b.
Cook.
For Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court. c. Hart, c.
d. Wood.
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DeWitts Little Early Risers,
safe, easy, pleasant, sure little liver
pills.
Sold by.
Brown McQuiston & Co.
and Graham l. Graham
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Proposed Amendment to the COnstitu
ton of the State of Arkansas.

Notice is hereby given that the following
joint resolution, proposing an amendment to
the State Constitution. was passed by the
General Assembly at its regular session of
10 the electors Of the State at the next gem
eral election. to be held Monday, September
1 4 lQa2 L.
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CITY GROWS,
DESPITE PANIC.
Monticello Spends More than
$l42, 100000 During Past
Twelve Months.

Notwithstanding the fact that
the country has just passed through
twelve months of the greatest
money panic OF the age, and bust
ness, in almost every channel. has
been congested, to a more or less
extent. Monticello has continued to
grow; and we sincerely believe
that more money has been spent in
this city, during the past year,
than any other town of its size in
the state, if not in the whole coun-
try.
We have tabulated, as near as
could be ascertained, list of all
improvements amounting to as
much as $500 What have been made
during the last year, in order to
show that our town has been pros
pering. despite the fact that money
matters. all over the country, have
been very close, and business in-
active. Below will seen the list
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Proposed Amendment to the COnstltu.
ton Of the State Of Arkansas.

/ ZION oI the STATE Oh Arkansas.
Notice is hereby given that the following
joint resolution, proposing an amendment to
the State Constitution, WIS passed by the
General Assembly at its regular session IN
1907, ard thai the sane will be submitted
to the electors of the State at the next gem
era election, to be held Monday, September
IA, 1908. for adoption or rejection.
Proposed Amendment No. 10.
"That Section of Article Is OF the Con-
stitution of the State of Arkansas be amend
ed so rs TO read as follows:
Article Is. Section |. Neither the State
pality in this State shall ever loan its credit
for any purpose whatever, nor shall any
county. city, town Or municipality ever is
sue any interest bearing evidences of in
debtedness, except such bonds as may be
authorized by law to provide for the con-
struction AMI maintenance Of public high
ways in counties, cities and towns and the
construction, purchase and maintenance OF
public improvements OF general nature in
cities and towns,
Provided, That bonds or evidence of in
debtedness shall not be issued for an amount
more than ten per cent, of the assessed vau.
alton of all real and personal property in
any city, town or county proposing to issue
same.
Such bonds shall not bear greater rate
of interest than five per cent, per snnum.
and in order to provide for the payment Of
such bonds and interest, a special tax not to
exceed three mills on the dollar, in addition
to the rate of taxation, now authorized, NAV
be levied by said counties, cities and towns.
And the State shall never issue any inter.
est bearing treasury warrants or scrip "
The above resolution was filed in the office
of the Secretary OF State OH MAY %, 1907.
Each elector may vote tor or against the
above amendment.
Witness my Official signature this a4th
day of February, 1908.
Q. G. LUDWIG,
loeai.) Secretary OF State.
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DISTRICT.

For Congress-Joe. 7. Robin.
son.
For Prosecuting Attorney-Paul
g. Matlock.
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Jno. NJ Binns, cottage. =.......... ....- GOO 10
Chas Pewitt cottage, ....==-.. -. eco 90
joe Biggs, addition to residence. 10000
d. B Craig. addition To residence. 10000
J. V. Cunningham, adj tn to res. 10000
p. L. Boiling cottage, ................. 600 90
W Lassiter cottage .............. 1850 %
TOT L. ---..- si3s,91V w
As will be seen from the above
the town has done remarkably well
taking everything into considera-
ton; but when the new A. l.. &
G.. railroad, which is now complet-
ed from Monroe to Hamburg land
is surveyed from Hamburg to Pine
Bluff, through Monticello. and
right of way secured the entire dis
tance) reaches this place, or even
starts in this direction, the town
will take on new growth and take
It on rapidly.
Another. and very important
fact, which we have been reliably
informed is true, and which shows,
as much as anything, the prosperity
of the town, is that the Depot re-
ceipts of the S. L., l NJ. & S. Ry.,
at this place, shows decided in
crease, taking month for month,
this year, over last years business.
This is very important fact, con-
sidering that nearly every other Ry.
office in the country will show de.
crease instead of an increase in its
business during the same period.
While we are speaking of Month.
cello's past prosperity and future
prospect for rapid advancement,
let us mention a few things that
will be instrumental in building
the town.
Taking into consideration the
location. excellent water, moral
and religious influence of its citi-
zens, ETC., this is destined to be a
school town, as we'll as a manufac-
turing center.
The Hinemon University School,
under the management of its able
and talented President, Prof. j.
L. Spence.is one of the best schools
of its kind in the country, and is
growing rapidly; while our Public
School, which has just been COM
pleted at cost of $50, 900 as will
be seen from lisD. with its corps of
competent teachers, will be one OF
the best institutions of its Kind TO
be found anywhere.
Parents could do no better than
to move to our town for its superb
school advantages, to say nothing
of the many other induce
men,s we have to offer-excellen
water, healthtul location, moral
citizenship, etc.
The water, of which the town is
supplied by complete system OF
water works. is obtained from
we'll nearly 500 feet in depth. and
is pronounced by experts to be as
pure as any in the country. and by
some it is claimed to contain GER
tain medical properties.
While we are writing of the
advantages of the town. word
about the location is not out Of
order.
Monticello is situated on and
in the center of a range of hills
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Lamar Williamson,
Receiver.
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Notice is hereby given that an Election
will be held in Drew County, Ark ON the
Second Monday, the 18th day OF September,
1908, at the following voting precincts, to-
wit
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Democratic Ticket

NATIONAL.
For President
WILLIAM ]. BRI AN,
of Nebraska.
For Vice President
JOHN w. KERN,
of Indiana.
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27
COOPER'S FOLLOWERS GIVE
REASON FOR THEIR BELIEF

With theory that human health is
dependent on the stomach and with 9
medicine which he says proves this
theory, L. T. Cooper, comparatively
young man, has built up an immense
following during the past year.
Cooper has visited most of the lead
ing cities Of the country, and in each
city has aroused storm of discussion
about his beliefs and his medicines.
Wherever he has gone, people have
called upon him by tens Of thousands,
and his preparation has sold In i'm.
mense quantities.
The sale Of this medicine has now
spread over the entire country, and is
growing enormously each day. In view
of this, the following statements from
two of the great number of followers
which he now has, are Of general In.
terest.
Mrs. Agnes Viggenhouser, of 942 st.
Louis Avenue, Chicago, has the follow
ing to say on the subject of the Cooper
preparations: sFor more than ten
years was broken down in health.
could not sleep. and I was very ner-
vous. Gradually I began to lose my
memory, until I could not remember
things from one day to another. I had
severe pains and cramps in my body,
and would at times see dark spots
before my eyes. I was unable to do
any work whatever, as my strength
was failing. I had no appetite, nor
could I take any medicine.
Il had about given up hope of ever
being well again when I read 81 Mr..
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS.

A score Of fremen were injured,
several of them seriously, hundreds
of persons were driven from their
homes and many buildings were
threatened by a fire which destroyed
the six-story brick building at 3S West
Eighteenth street, New York city.
Three persons are dead as the re-
suit of fire in the city and county
almshouse at San Francisco. The
aged inmates were removed in safety,
but two died as the result of fright
and third from the effects of a re-
cent operation.
The farm home of John Douthitt
near Westboro. Wis.,, was destroyed
by fire while the mother was outside
The stove exploded and her three
small children, four years old. two
years old and baby, were burned to
death.
Fire destroyed three-fourths of the
town of Big Timber, Mont. Three
hundred families were rendered home
less and the loss Is estimated at more
than 100000.
Coroner Burke has rendered his de-
cision in the Collinwood CO., school
fire. Conditions existing are blamed,
but no fault is charged to any one.
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27

Cooper's remedies. l decided to give
them a trial, and began to feel better
at once. After taking the medicine for
two weeks can say that | am a new
woman. can eat with enjoyment. the
pains in my body have left me, and I
am stronger than I have been for.
years.
II cannot say enough for Mr..
Cooper's remedies. They are wonder
full. for they have done everything
claimed for them in my case."
Another statement by Mr.. W. 3.
Stewart, 100 w. Madison St., Chicago.
is as follows: II have had stomach
trouble for years, and anyone who is
afflicted this way knows what an awful
distressed feeling it causes. Many q
time have felt that would give most
any price to be cured. It was by ac-
cident that I heard of this man
Cooper's remedies. I Immediately
made up my mind to buy a treatment
of him. used it for about two weeks,
and it Is impossible to. tell how much
good 1t has done me. feel altogether
different. I have more life and energy
than I have had for years. This med
icine certainly does stimulate and
strengthen the whole system. Tired
feeling and weak condition of the
stomach has entirely passed away.
feel we'll again"
We sell Cooper's celebrated medi-
cines which have made this wonderful
record in all parts Of the country.
Palace Drug Store.
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27
Methodist Church Notes.

The name Of the Pace point has
been changed to Fairview. Ger
tainly the location chosen for the
new Church is we'll named for it
can be seen for miles in every
direction.
The Boys Military Club had
their first drill outside last Mon
day night. They will meet to
elect officers Saturday night at s
o'clock in the class room of the
Church. Let all the members be
present.
A cordial invitation is extended
to the commercial club and busi-
ness men to attend the services
Sunday evening, Mch. 20. "Wash.
burn the City, will be the subject
for the evening. All others will
be welcome. This is our effort to
become better acquainted with the
men of the city as we'll as cultivate
a cordial feeling with them.
Preaching services at lO:45 a. M.
and 8 p. m. Epworth League at
700 Mrs. Eureka johnson will
be the leader. Sunday School at
1:45. Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs. Juell Wednesday, April lst,
at 2 o'clock. Remember the Mis-
sionary Campaign Program for
next month. Program will appear
next week. II ri
F. Z. Watkins, Pastor.
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27
Garrison Times.

On Wednesday, February 10, at
the Lutheran church at Yankton,
S. D., occurred the marriage of
Miss Ottillia Juhnke Of that place
to Jacob A. Pankratz Of Garrison,
Rev. Dyken officiating. After the
ceremony wedding supper was
served at the home of the BRIDES
parents at which We're present the
relatives and intimate friends of
the happy couple. After their
wedding trip they arrived in Gar
rison Friday. March 18th, where
they were met by number Of
friends who greeted them with
showers Of rice. They will make
their future home in Garrison.
James Powell ana sister of
Blackwater, returned the latter
part OF last week from a visit in
Iowa, and remained over night in
Garrison before proceeding on
their homeward journey.
The mad dog scare is still on.
Report has it that four dogs that
were bitten by the mad dog some
two months ago are at large and in
the hydrophobia state. (Emmet
Item.)
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Tells Our Readers How to Mix Best
Rheumatism Cure

A well-known authority on Rheu-
matism gives the readers Of a large
New York daily paper the follow
ing valuable, yet simple and harm
less prescription, which any one
can easily prepare at home:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kargon,
one ounce; Compound Syrup Sars-
aparilla, three ounces. Il
Mix by shaking we'll in a bottle,
and take a teaspoonful after each
meal and at bedtime.
He states that the ingredients
can be obtained from any good
prescription pharmacy at small
cost, and, being of vegetable ex-
traction, are harmless to take.
This pleasant mixture, if taken
regularly for few days, is said to
overcome almost any case OF
Rheumatism. The pain and swell
ling, if any. diminishes with each
dose, until permanent results are
obtained, and without injuring the
stomach. While there are many
sc-called Rheumatism remedies,
Eatent medicines, etc.. some Of
which do give relief, few really
give permanent result, and the
above will, no doubt, be greatly
appreciated by many sufferers
here at this time.
Inquiry at the drug stores Of
this neighborhood elicits the in
formation that these drugs are
harmless and can be bought sep
arately, or the druggists here will
mix the prescription for our read
ers, if asked to.
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27
NEWS OF THE WORLD
Important Events Of the Week
in Condensed Form.
CONGRESSIONAL DoINGs.

Representative Richmond p. Hob.
son, before the special committee in
vestigating the submarine boat ques-
tion, testified that.he had been ap-
preached by man representing the
Electric Boat company who told him
that if he would support the claims of
that company before congress the
company could bring influence to bear
upon Speaker Cannon to have him
(Hobson) appointed on the commit
tee on naval affairs.
In connection with the report of the
senate committee on military affairs
on the Brownsville riot, just made to
the senate, the president transmitted
a message in which he said that the
facts set forth in his order dismissing
the negro soldiers had been substan-
tiated by the testimony before the
committee.
Denunciation was heaped upon
President Roosevelt in the house of
representatives by Mr.. Willett (Dem.,
N. ". The speaker declared Mr..
Roosevelt had done more than all
other public men to shake the conf
dence of the people in our form of
government.
A bill of great Importance to the
tobacco interests of the country was
passed by the house of representa-
tives. Among other things it provides
for the removal of the tax on leaf to-
bacco when bought by storekeepers
or dealers and sold to consumers.
The house committee, by tie vote,
has killed the bills creating volun-
teer retired list and placing thereon,
with retired pay, all surviving volun-
teer officers and men of the Civil war.
Carrying the largest appropriation
in all it's history-$222,190,39
postofnce appropriation bill passed
the house, having been under discus
sion fourteen days.
The house has adopted an amend
ment to the postofice appropriation
bill Increasing the salaries of letter
carriers to $1,000 per annum.
The Washburn leader., 1908-03-27

+ Fred Ellerman was placed under
arrest Friday evening on charge of
assault and battery, his victim
being HI. r. Freitag whom he
struck unawares in front of Hotel
Vendome, knocking him off the
sidewalk, which is about two feet
higher than the street at that
point, in such way that he fell
to the icy ground below striking
on his hip and arm sustaining a
compound fracture near the wrist
joint and injuring his hip very
painfully. He was promptly car.
ried to DR.. Nicholson's Office
where he received the best Of
medical attention and later in the
evening taken to his home where
he has been confined to his bed
ever since. The broken. wrist is
mending rapidly but his hip still
gives him much trouble. Eller-
man was arraigned before Justice
Hunt and laterla change Of venue
was taken to Garrison from which
place we undertand the case has
been postponed for q few days.
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