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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
NEW PERSIAN COUNCIL.
Statutes Governing Body Are to D.
 Made Public

Teheran, Dec. 7-The statutes gov erning the newly instituted Persian council shortly are to be made public.
 They will confer fairly wide powers on the new body. one of the weak points of which, however. is it's un- representative character. All ths mem bers are to be nominated by the Shah
 The council will be composed of fifty men, thirty-two notables and eighteen merchants. They will remain in office for two.years, The meetings will Le held in the Teheran palace of the Shah.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
The Death of KIncannOn.
CAR LOAD SHIPMENTS A SPECIALITY

Birmingham. Dec. 7-(Special. )- Coroner Paris. after making an in- Nestigation in the finding of the dead body of John Kincannon. a white man, pn the banks of the Cahaba River in the northeastern part of Jefferson County Saturday. has arrived at the conclusion that death was caused by acute indigestion. The body was brought to Birmingham today and pre- pared for burial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08

"pid your wife enjoy the Swiss sec- nery?"
 T don't think she saw a bit of it. She was kept so busy adjusting her 1 eamere."-Sl eyeland Plain Dealer =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
CONVICT LETTING

The Board of Revenue of Barbour County will meet in Eufsula on Monday. December falh 1908, for the purpose of hiring out c0nvicts for 1903. at which time bids will De received and contracts awarded for all THEODORE PRupEN. President
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
CONGRESS
THr HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 7s--After being in session an hour, one-half of wnlcn was consumed by a roll call the House of Representatives, which met at noon today, for the second session or tne Stxtieth Congress, adjourned out or rssnect to the memory of several Of its own members, and of Senator All son, all of whom died during the re- cess. 1} ~i
 For an hour or more preceding the formal calling of the body to order the galleries were packed to their fuil- est capacity. Many hundreds sar III aisles, while long lines patiently wait ed outside the gallery ooors, hopins to find an opportunity 10 get inside. The members gathered in groups and regardless of party afiliation mingled with each other and extended hearty greetings.
 The most important action of the House was the passage by unanimous consent of a resolution authorizing the Committee on Ways and Means Tn its tariff hearings, to subpoena witnesses and to can for books and papers.
 A number of bills of public interest were introduced. The roll call dis closed the presence of 3S1 members
 The Senate.
 Washington, Dec. 7.--There was pail of sadness over the United states Senate today when 1t convened for tn @ second session. Of the Sixtieth Con- gress. which was due to the absence of the late Senator William B. Allison of Iowa, who died last August after A service of over thirty-t1ve years in that body.
 The assembIage was a brilliant one, eiEhty-two of the members being pres ent, while the galleries were filled win representatives of the official and social life of the capital. Besides the wives and daughters of Senators who form ed a large company in the private gall lery, James Bryce, the British Ambas- sador: Tang Shao Vi, special envoy of the Chinese Empire; Prince Tsat, and and others of his suite, occupied seats in the reservation set aside for the diplomatic corps.
 The procedure in the opening of the | new session was simply and dlgnlnea | following long established precedent ce-President Fairbanks called the | Senate to order and Rev. Edward Ev- erett Hale opened the session with prayer.
 Senators Aldrich. Gallinger and Tel Ter were appointed. in pursuance of resolution offered by Senator Hale to wait upon the President and inform him tn at Congress was ready to receive his annual message.
 Senator Dillingham; presented the credentials of his colleague, Senator elect Carroll s. Page of Vermont, and the oath of office was administered tc l him by the Vice. President.
 Senator Deliver announced the death of the late Senator Allison of Iowa and resolutions expressing the pro- found sorrow of the Senate over thi; bereavement were adopted As fur ther mark of respect to this memory the Senate. after a session lasting bu fifteen minutes. adjourned for the day Senator-eIect Cummins of Iowa wil take the oath of office tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
zERo WEATHER

May not reach Montgomery. but when the cold weather comes 1t will be presented to us in punches. big punches with frost on them. Get you e ton of coal and be ready e0f tt. Do not forget to ask for poker. we Want you to have one.
 DIXIE COAL CO. lis N. PERRY ST., R a NAuitsby. N r. A. Rhodes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
GEORGE HURT
MOBILE WOMAN STRUCK DOWN BY
 RICYCLIsT.
Reckless Negro Was Net Captured by Kmeensed Witnesaes=-Woman Not Injured See
 raounIg.

Mobile. Dee. 7.-(Special. )-Run down by a scorching negro bicyclist and thrown violently to the pavement. Mrs. W. IF. George. an elderly white woman residing at No. 1l South Jack son Street. appealed to several persons standing near this morning to effect the capture of the negro.
 The accident occurred in St. Joseph Street midway between DauDhin and st. Francis, and though witnessed by several, the negro regained his wheel and was off in a 5iffy.
 Mrs. George was thrown prostrats to the pavement, but was not seriously hurt The DicycIisk was also thrown from his wheel
 1t waa announced today that Jsut as soon as weather conditions permitted the Government steamer Chickasaw, o1 the local engineers department will tow the big gnag boat, Black Warrior. to Pearl River. in Mississippi, to which point the latter has been transferred.
 capt. Frank Lumsden will not take command of the Black Warrior, as pre- yfousiy reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
convicts For Hire.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County, until 13 o'clock noon. December lAth, 1908 for hiFS of convicts sentenced to hard la Dor, sad county. during year 1909. The right is reserved to reject any and. all bids.
 S. T. WEsTcoTT.
 --7su-tu-tf Clerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
B R | c x

We sell our Brick direct. and not through a Sales Agent Get our prices before buying.
 City oface: Mutual Warehouse Com pAny.
 Montg0meTy Brick & Tile Co: sueosssors to Mcintyre Brothers Brick
 Co. and Excelsior Brick Go. Phone s01 Daily Capacity, 100, ,00O,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08
NOTICE.

The Commissioner Court for Marsn.o County will meet on Monday, December iH 1p0e for the purpose of hiring out all coun. eye convicts. and bids will be received until twelve o'clock noon, that date The Curit reserves the right to reject any and ali bids.
 A. L. TASTY, --tu-th-su Judge of Probate
 Linden, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-08

The following marriage license was issued:
 To Rosa M. Sullivan and H. F. Cahill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08
MAY EXTEND ROAD
 INTO PINE BLUFF
Neto Valley Railway to Be Built South From MeCreamer l6 Miles Soon and May Go Still Farther.

\ aeW railroad proposition has been started in Arkansas that will eventu- ally, it is believed by C. P Harnwell, 'smnect McCrearor, l4onoke county, with Pine Bluff The new road has !seen organized under the name of the Meto Valley Railway Company the 'sapital stock being $32.000. The $ncorporators are F. '. Murray. s. II. Savage. (. r. HarnWell, E $. lett and C. J. Stroud
 McCreanor is town on the Rock Island several mites east of Lonoke. The new road will be built from that 9saee to Il point about l6 miles south ward in the county. The present ob- ;ect of the road is to open up timber and prairie land
 Mr. Harnwell said yesterday that construction work on the road will commence shortly. He points out that The road is headed in the direction If Pine Bluff and that | may finally -'e decided to make Pine Bluff ter minus of the road. The building Gf he road will necessitatc the building 9 considerable bridge work across Ssayou Meto.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08

The Pure Food Law is designed '5f the Government to protect the pub ias from injurious ingredients in both sgaxls and drugs. It is beneficial! bolA ap the public and the conscientious manufacturer. Ely's Cream Balm, a successful remedy for cold in the head 2esat catarrh, hay fever. etc, con- mining no injurious drugs. meets fully me requirements !oi the new law, and every package It contains none of the Injurious drugs which are required by ne law to be mentioned on the label aeuce vou can us it safely
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08
STATE B. B. LEAGUE
 MEETS THURSDAY
Nest Important Matter Will Be Proposition to Increase Number Of fSluhs From Six to Eight.

'Ilse annual meeting of the directors 'a1 ahe Arkansas Baseball League will ises sn session at 10 o'clock next Thurs Ray morning at the Uotci Marion in sdaft5a Rock One representative from .zash of the six towns composing the association will be present, and it is sJsesihle that other cities desiring ad mission into the circuit may send delegates.
 A number of matters Oi importance &re to come up before the meeting, Ehe greatest of which. perhaps, is the lSrestion of changing the league from ,Efx to eight clubs. While no formal aEHdteations have as yet been present sed. j. is known that Jonesboro and Slarianna want bertlls, Also, it is un- ,terstood that movement is on foot at South Memphis. Tenn, to form an association and put team on the diamond next spring. provided, of sesarse, a franchise is granted the exsyR
 A president, secretary and treasurer ,R the league will he chosen at the nNeting here and the race for the highest office will Dc a crowded field. NJ r. Faulkner, of Helena, has re- gently announced his candidacy. Pres :afent Craighead of Hot Springs. is out for reelection. while w. W. Hurst. of Argenta, present vice president has answered to a request from all the aaties except Hot Springs and Helena tso pernit his name to be placed in -Ssnlination. Who will try for the sffer offices is not yet known.
 As to the tanGlc at Hot Springs, .0ule steps may be taken Thursday. Arthur g. Riggs is still in possession 'Bf the franchise. properly signed by .hs league directors, and there seems sesording to statements of officials DO doubt but that his claim will not 3ae successfully disputed by the Hot Springs Athletic and Baseball As raciation which has att, mpted to .sRSt him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08
BLUTHENTHAL HOTEL
 PROPERTY SOLD

A piece of property on the river trout was purchased yesterday by Ben Robinson from Mrs. Sarah Blu thenthal for $1,000 The purchase in on West Pullen street. between Chest hut and Walnut streets. Mir Robin son has not announced what he will do with the property, but it is thought that he purchased it as an invest mpDt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08
VICE-CONSUi ILLS
 SELF IN ST. LOUIS

St Louis, Dec. 7.--Charles Eek ssromer, Swedish vice ( e3nsel in St Louis, committed suicida by drink fng prussia acid at his ume today Eckstromer came into a3lic notice ao7ne time ago thron@A controversy with the Federal @stiete'; hich re- aalted in the reyof tion ot his exc sNaatur by President Roosevelt.
 Later lie was reinstated in the good yraces of the administration and re- a.med his official duties here.
 No explanation for Eckstromer's act is obtainable here. Eckstromer -epented of his act when too late, as s card was found on which he had se1awled: 'I have taken prussic acid to commit suicide. Call Dr. Ian Ihn."
 The physician arrived, but could not sssd him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08

--Beginning September our office will be open, week days ' a. m to 12 D. m.; Sundays s a. m. to D. m. Our service is better than ever before. Give us a trial. Postal Telegraph
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08

News was received in this city yesterday of the engagement of Miss Pearl Thalheimer and Jesse Becker we'll known young people of Little Rock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08

All subscribers who fail to re ceIve The Morning Graphic regular ly will please report same prompt to this office. Both phones
 if ADAMS PRINTING co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-08

Send your orders for Job Print. Ing to the Graphic office. Both phones. 4dams Printing Co. If
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

May 5.-Well, We are still hay ing plenty of rain. We have al ready had rain enough to make a fine crop if 1t had been nore di- vided up and not come so near all at once. We also had consi- dearble frost which damaged the fruit crop and also the corn and Irish potatoes which were peep ing through the ground.
 Miss Dora PheIan has returned home from Springfield. Mo-, where she has been attending college 10 complete course in stenograpfy. As she is one of our Bethel circle we are glad to welcome her back with Us again.
 Don't believe We ever knew
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08
WEST FORK.

May 5--Aunt Lucinda Brown, mother of Hamp Brown. Is at the point of death.
 Annie Oldham, of Springdale, is visiting relatives and friends at this place.
 The prospects are very flatterlng for fine crop of Elberta peaches.
 Christinia Bogan, of Hazel Valley, is visiting her daughter and son, M. Tooker and A. Bogan.
 The strawberry crop is going to be short and the apple crop will average about one-fourth.
 Arthur Barker, d young teacher of Pettigrew, spent several days with friends here last week returning to his home Thursday.
 Aunt Ruth Hutchinson made a business trip to Winslow last Thurs. day.
 Jas. Dean, of Mena, Ark, is visit ing hls sister and father.
 Brother Combs preached Jn able
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

corn planting to last 50 long. The majority of our neigh bors are not through planting yet. Guess they will get through planting this fall some time and have cool weather to cultivate this winter.
 There was d real good crowd out to Sunday school last Sunday and all seemed to have good les sons and after Sunday school Mr. Rice entertained the congregation with real interesting sermon. AIr Rice has changed his regular appointment until the fourth Sun day. He will preach every fourth Sunday after Sunday school.
 Mi>sess Dora, Bertha and Edna Phclan entertained d large circle of their friends last Sunday night and we had q real good singing.
 MT. Claypool and Miss Nellie Moneyhun visited our Sunday school last Sunday. Miss Nellie looked quite natural III this part, as she has taught school here so much she las almost become ole of the circle. We would be glad to have her and Mr. elaypool vis- it Sunday school often.
 Miss Alice keicher has put eggs under that old sick turkey of hers. She said she didn't want the old turkey to sit around so long for nothing. Hurrah, every thing has to get busy around Miss Alice.
 Miss Bella Hairston Is in to the poultry business on q heavy scale this spring. She has five little geese and has wore all the fuz off of them carrying them around to keep them from getting tramped oil.
 Will King las just completed him flew wheat grainery. He  says he will not have any wheat this year but lie will have next year ii nothing happens.
 JAKE.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

 HABBERT0N.

May It still keeps raining. Misses Viola and Nellie Ok ford of Pea Ridge visited at their grandfather.s :, N. Oxford, 5Satur- day night aid Sunday.
 P. x. Harp of Mayfie1d was over last Thursday after load of corn.
 NIT. and Mrs. Will Moore of Wyman attended church here last Sunday.
 B. F. Lindley sold one of hls farms one day last week. It was formerly known as the Cornwell place.
 There are quite a few passing, going to the berry fields.
 The frost "Wednesday night in- jured the grapes, but did no  great damage to anything else.. Miss Julia Harp returned 10 her home at Maytield Friday, she las been staying with her aunt, Mrs. Stobaugh for some time,
 Joe Frost of Fayetteville passed  through Habberton Sunday.
 There was singing at J. J. Arnolds Sunday night.
 Misses Oma and Ola Stobaugh of SpringdaIe visited with rela- tives and friends here Saturday night.
 Don't forget to come to tie school meeting Saturday week, and vote a seven mill tax. We want longer schools.
 Mrs G. F. Reynolds is sick with the lagrippe this week.
 SARAH JANE.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08
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SILENT GROVE.

May 4.-The fruit in this sec tion was badly damaged by the freeze Wednesday night. W e think most of the berries are al ready harvested without the trouble of picking.
 Miss Theresa Baldwin, of near Rogers, spent Saturday and Sun- day with Edna Phelafl.
 Our Sunday School is improV- ing, the attendance being over eighty last Sunday
 A. K. Hershey, of Fort Smith, is visiting his parents at this place.
 Mrs. E. E. Pardue, of Rogers, is visiting relatives here.
 c. X. Hershey returned from Washington Saturday, accom- panied by his brother Joseph who is in very poor health, but is improving at present,
 Miss Dora Phelan, who has been attending commercial school at Springfield, Mo-, re- turned home Saturday.
 Jesse Bradley, who has been attending school at Pea Ridge, IS home on q visit. He still wears "the smile that won't come off. " Mrs. Thomas Mustain returned home after month $ visit With her children at Oolagah, Okla.
 A large crowd attended the singing at ]. W. Phelan's Sun- day night, and all seemed to en- joy themselves.
 DOLLY WARDEN.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08
-7----------- SULPHUR CITY.

May 4-I'Ae frost Of Thursday morning did considerable damage to gardens. peaches and Irish potatoes. Rev. D. L. Hood preached here Sat urday and sunday nights.
 Arvil Mcconnell and Mayo Head visited home folks Saturday and Snn- day.
 Mrs. Lille Harris left Thursday for her home at Temple, Texas.
 George Hanshew, of Trace Valley, visited his sister at this place Sunday. Miss Bell Bennett of Paris, Ark Is in the millinery department, at J. L. MeCOnnell's.
 E. W. Price has new line Of dry goods.
 Mrs. Mabry is on the SICK list this week.
 Misses Ellen Shook and Iva Bassett of Carter, visited Mrs. Mary Boaz Sunday.
 Mrs. Deen Harris visited Aunt Elizabeth Harris Sunday.
 Our Sunday School at this place is progressing nicely with II. F. Head uperintendent, \. L Mabry assist ant Miss Kate Mabry secretary and Urea urer, J .. NJ. Seitz, E. F. Hicks, Mrs Henner and Mrs. Logan as teachers
 Miss Minnie Harris will close a three months subscription school next Fri day. She is d worthy young lady and deserves credit for her noble work in training the young minds for future usefulness We wish her success.
 LONE STAR.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

May 4.-Rev. Father Bandini made q business trip to It. Smith the early part of the week.
 Cyrus Maestri is home from Hartshorne, l. T., to spend a few days with his parents.
 John Taldo aid J. Sanata Giuliana are visiting Joe Taldo.
 ]. Poor of Hartshorne was here Sunday to see lis soil, Monti, who k d student at St. Mary's.
 Among those who have had new phones put in by the Tonti- town Telephone Company are Father Bandini, Leo Maestrl, John Zulpo, W. W. Jackson, J. G. Weber, \. Maestrl, J Ralston ]. ]. Neale, John Pozza, T. Terry, Matt Brown. and the Tontltown Fruit and Distilling Go. Two other companies are putting lines through, so in the near future Tontitown will be connec- ted with all points north, east south and west.
 Gus Cigainero of Texarkana is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Bash.
 Miss Bernadette Brady is visit ing Mr. and Mrs. Leo Maestri.
 Rev. Father Anthony Miehae1i of New York who recently came to take charge of two missions in this state, is the guest of Father Bandini.
 Giuseppe Tomlelo, the six year old son of SiIvio and Mariana Tomiello, died Friday of pneu- monia and was buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery Saturday morning. Ne extend our heart felt sympathy to the bereaved parents of the little one.
 On next Sunday, the feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph, Right Reverend ]. E. Morris of Little Rock, Bishop of the diocese of Arkansas will administer the Sacrament ot Confirmation i'll St. Joseph's Church to a large class now receiving instructions. tis the first occasion of visit from our Bishop to this parish and our Catholics are preparing to tender
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

sermon at the Christian Church Sun. day morning.
 The proceeds of the pie supper at Campbell last Friday night were s9 which will go toward painting the church.
 Frank Thresher and wife, Of Friend ship, were in town Saturday on busi- ness.
 Annie Everett, who has been in Colorado for several months with relatives, is expected home n short Lime.
 The recent frost has damaged gar dens and other things very mucn.
 1. C. FUN.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

him on his arrival Saturday, the the reception beftting his high station. The services on Sunday will begin at seven when the Bishop will say the low Mass. Solemn High Mass will begin at half past ten, at which time the Bishop will assist from his throne and administer Confirmation. The afternoon devotions will be at three o'clock. All are invited to attend these impressive eefe- monies.
 For the accommodation of the great numbers who come from d distance to attend the religious exercises Sunday, lunches will be prepared and served on the school grounds by our caterer, Pietro Ardemagni.
 The penitential season was brought to a fitting close at St. Joseph's $ by the solemn spiritual exercises of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday the services began at ten o'clock with the blessing and distribution of the Palms. Solemn High Mass followed dur ing which the Passion was read. Again on holy Thursday Sol- emn High Mass was sung, at which nearly all of the Gommu- nicants in the parish approached the altar. The side altar on which the repository rested, was beautifully adorned with floral decorations. At seven Good Fri day morning the Mass of the Presanetitied was said by Rev. Father Bandini. In the evening at seven there was tile adoratlon of the Cross, sermon on the Grucifixion and Stations of the Cross. The beauty and signifi- canoe of the Roman Ritual was brought out at some length oil Saturday morning.
 The Pasehal Candle, the Eas- ter Water and the new fire were blessed and High Mass celebrated. But the note of glory was reach ed on Easter Sunday. A low mass was said at seven at which the various societies and sodalities communicated i'll a body Ten o'clock was the hour set for the celebration of the Solomn High Mass but long before that time every seat in the church was taken and there was scarcely standing room during the service. As is the custom on this day ct Christian rejoicing the altars were beautifully decorated, fires of lighted candles blazed out from among masses Of gorgeous flowers, palms and ferns. The music. too, was i'll harmony with the occasion The choir com posed of young men and ladies of the parish, which has been under the careful and efficient training of Miss Mary MooneF, sung Leonard's Mass, i'll \ flat, Wer- ner's Regina Coeli and AIonte's $ Haec Dies. During Mass Rev. Father Bandini delivered all elo- quent and impressive sermon on the Resurrection. Solemn Bene- dietlon at four o'clock brought the services of the day to wor- thy termination.
 DEMETRIUS.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08

When your food seems to nau- seate take kodol. Take kodol now and until you know you are right again. There isn't any doubt about what 1t will do and you will find the truth of this statement verified after you have used kodol for a few weeks. It is sold here by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-05-08
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The Springdale news., 1908-05-08
TONTITON.

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