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The Springdale news., 1908-01-24

Thirty years ago everybody started off new year by keep ing a diary. What has become of that old habit
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
The Joy

of living is to have good health. Use Heroine and you will have bushels Of joy. You need not be blue, fretful and have that bad taste in your mouth. Try bot tie of Heroine, positive cure for all liver complaints. F.. Harrell, Austin, Texas, writes: Il have used Heroine for over year, and 1t fine regulator. l gladly rec ommend 1t as a fine medicine for Dyspepsia Sold by w. C.. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
MRS. M. E COX
 DIES IN ARIZONA.

The following account of the death of Mrs. NJ. E. Cox. moth CT of F. B. Cummings of this place, IS from the Prescott Ariz- ona Miner-Journal of January 5.
 Mrs. Margaret r.. Cox, na- tive of Tennessee, aged 60, sue eurned Friday afternoon at 5:50 to an attack of bronchitis. She had been a resident of Prescott the past three years, and leaves three sons and two daugh- ters to mourn her demise. These are Dr. k. N. Cummings, of Se- attle, Wash; F. E. Cummings. of Springda1e, Ark; Norman Cox, of California, and Mrs. w. D. Berry and Mrs. l.. F.. Corbin of this city.
 Deceased was an exceedingly lovable woman, admired and re- speeted by all who enjoyed her acquaintance, and her death is sincerely mourned by the large number of friends who were proud to claim her regard The sympathy of the community is eX- tended the sorrowing sons and daughters.
 The funeral will take place this afternoon at } o'clock from the residence of l.. F. Corbin oil Park avenue, Rev. Father Ben nett officiating.
 Mrs. Cox was well known i'll this section, having lived for thirty years near Huntsville, Madison county. She spent last summer in Springdale, going to Prescott about four months ago. Mrs. Cox had been married twice. her second husband having died about g years ago. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and is survived by q brother, J. C. Garrett, who re- sides in Washington, and three sisters, Mrs. Fiery Clark of Co., shen, Mrs. Bryant Shannon of Fayetteville and Mrs. Dave Me- Williams, whose home IS in Tex
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
THIS HAPPENED
 TWENTY YEARS AGO
From The News of Jan. =. 1888

From The News of Jan. 37 1sso
 Hugh Philips school at Mace donia was out last Friday.
 Nice spring weather this week with plenty of good, soft mud.
 Mrs. Kit Philips and children left Sunday to join Mir. Philips in Nebraska.
 Samuel F.. Mathews, son of Rev. B. C. Mathews, died Wednesday evening of pneumon- ia.
 Uncle Archie Smith died at his home miles southwest of Springdale Tuesday night, Janu- ary 24, of cancer.
 Thomas Brooks has retired from the Fayetteville Republican, leaving Damon Clarke alone as editor and manager.
 Misses Annie Walden and Ella Wagner returned to their home at Boonsboro last Friday after visit of three weeks.
 l.. Beasley of Cassyille, Mo-, was down on q business trip Sat urday. He sold his residence property at this place To A. J. Hale.
 J. Zimmerman, of Cleburne, Texas, onc of the gentlemen who bought the farms of Billy Smiley and A. ]. Hale, arrived in town Tuesday. He will commence work Monday preparatory to put ting out l50 acres of the land in fruit trees.
 Uncle Jimmy Graham made us q pleasant visit Monday. He in- formed Us that he was 67 years old Saturday, January 21. He gave dinner on that day at which one brother. sisters, 5 children, 26 grandchildren and host of friends were present.
 The meeting of the citizens and business men at the Frisco House Saturday night resulted in effecting an organization known as the District Fair Association of Northwest Arkansas. said fair association to hold annual tairs at thls place. The capital stock k to be Ss,0o0, S1, o0 q of which k already subscribed Prof. J N. Coltrane was elected chairman and Jno. r. Stafford secretary. Jo. Holcomb, W. G. Nincenhell c T, Dr. !. Young, L. !. Reed and l.. F. Hall were appointed as acommittee to draft a constitution and by laws.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24

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The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
An InsiduOus Danger.

One of the worst features of kidney trouble is that 1t an insid- ious disease and before the vic tim realizes his danger he may have a fatal malady. Take Fo- ley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as 1t corrects IT, regularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. w. C.. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
It Will Stay There.

'In my family medicine chest no remedy is permitted to re- main unless 1t proves beyond q doubt the best to be obtained for its particular purpose. For treating all manner of skin troubles, such as Eczema, Tetter, Ringworm, etc, Hunts Cure has held its place for many years. have failed to find >urer remc- dy. It cures itching instantly.
 K. M. Swann, Franklin, La.
 A full grown man IS seldom as Youne IS he thinks he IS.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24

Ut Ill d1l tllld oi NIt dild Mrs. K. " Clark of Favette- villr died Saturday morning.
 Miss Roxie Walker and Homer Farley, residing Ill the west part of the county, were married re- gently.
 ]. W. Chllders. residing in the vicinity of Springfield, Mo, was in town latter part of last week looking for location.
 Mrs. Patterson, an aged lady residing south of Fayetteville, dropped dead Friday morning while crossing the room.
 Miss Mabel Switzler of Prairie Grove was married at Stlllwell, Ok, recently, the groom being C.. H. Benton, of Ft. Gibson.
 MT. Mcdonald Of Fort Smith was in Prairle Grove recently looking over the field with q view of putting in cold storage plant at that place.
 I'm. Thompson. J. l.. Black ford and l.. s. Powers of Fay etteville have incorporated the Ozark Lumber and Spoke Com pany with d capital stock of S25, ,0OO.
 Abner Horton q former resident of Springdale, sends The News q dollar from Mt Morris, Mich, to renew his subscription. He says they are all enjoying good health and so far have been having fine winter weather in that section.
 Arrangements are being made for a revival meeting at the Christian church at this place to be held soon. It will be conduct ed by State Evangelist J. J. Taylor and wife The exact date of the meeting will be an- nounced later.
 The town of Lincoln held it's first election Wednesday ot last week, the following being the newly elected officers: Mayor, I. A. Leach; recorder. Geo. l. Burns; aldermen, T. L. McCol- loch, Eugene King. C. l.. King, W. F. Rodgers, J NJ. Smith.
 The Westville OK. Demo- crat reports the marriage It that place of J. II. Lasley and Miss Lilly Allen, both residing It Farmington. As the bride is on- ly16 years of age 1t Was neces- sary to take the written consent of her father before the license would be issued.
 Ed. Speece and family came i'll recently from Anderson, Ind. aud will make this their home. They are occupying the Clark residence property in the west part of town. MT. Speece Is I photographer and has opened d studio up stairs over mbaugh Bros. grocery store.
 F. ;. White, agricultural and horticultural commissioner of the Rock Island Frisco Railroads, was iii Springdale Friday with d car of agricultural products. He delivered lecture in the waiting room 1t the depot, but on account of insufficient advertising only I small crowd heard him.
 At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Prairie Grove held re gently a dividend of 10 per cent was declared to the stockholders $500 added to the surplus fund and SIPS to undivided profits. The net earning of the bank for the year was 15 per cent.
 The annual meeting of the stoe kholders of the \ orth Ark ansas Telephone Company was held in Springdale Thursday night of last week. The follow ing officers and directors were elected: President, D. Christiant vice president, Ben F. Greer;
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
In tbe Gown and County.

Edgar M9soncr; :. H. Slaughter. NIT Slaughter has been general manager for some time past, but he resigned recently to take effect the first of February, when q new manager will be elected
 In sending in his renewal for The News F. F. Wilson says he and Mrs. Wilson have nice, comfortable home adjoining the town of Harrison, Ohio, and are getting along nicely. NIT. and Mrs. Wilson formerly resided at Spr1ngdale, and their numerous friends here are pleased to hear from them.
 Last week Ill making mention of the new crossing that had been put i'll near the depot we should have given Dr. A. C.. Smith the credit for the improve ment. He took up the matter with the railroad company some time ago and has consistently kept after them until the cross ing was put in,
 The quarterly meeting of the Farmers Union of Washington County was held at Fayetteville January : and S, with s6 dele gates in attendance. The next meeting will be held at Lincoln Tuesday and Wednesday, April : and s. The district meeting of the Uuion was held at Fay etteville Monday and Tuesday of this week.
 Through m oversight The News failed to call attention to the announcement of Judge w.. F.. Williams, candidate for rep resentative, which appeared Ill q recent issue of this payer. Judge Williams is serving his second term as county judge, and Is a public spirited citizen who would make Washington County q good legislator.
 George Albert Cole, Professor of Agriculture in the University, resigned his position this week. The resignation has been accept ed and will take effect on the first ef February. Professor Cole has given out no reason for his resignation ner his future inten- tons. The vacancy will be filled by President Tillman@ Fayette- vile Daily
 Some of the people ef Spring dale have m idea. that " are now city of the second class, but this Is a mistake. X census will have to be taken. and if 1t k shown that tile town has a population exceeding 2,50o the fact will be certified to the board of municipal corporations, con- sisting of the secretary ot state, state auditor and attorney gener- al, when the necessary papers will be issued declaring the to. Il a city of the second class.
 G. W. kennan of this place K ill receipt of q copy of the War renton Mo. Banner containing an announcement of the death oi William Evans. which occurred at Warrcnton on Thursday, Jan- uara |. Mr Evans k well re- lnembered by many of the older residents of Springdale. as he formerly resided here, occupying the residence property near the high school building now owned by A. J. White. Several years ago the family removed to Colo, rado and from there went to St. Louis, thence 10 Warrenton. De. ceased was born near Greenvllle Tenn, August l2, 1889, and is survived by q wife and SiX chll' dren. two sons and four daugh ters. Mrs Evans IS sister oi the wife of Capt. Vaughan oi Fayetteville.
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The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
How to Avoid Pneumonia.

You can avoid pneumonia and other serious results from a cold by taking Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops the cough, and eXpels the cold from the system as 1t IS mildly laxative. Refuse any but the genuine in the yellow pack ape. w, C Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'sss,.,s ssass ses of ZAZzzM

When woman listens with rapt attention to every word her husband says, it's sign that he is talking in his sleep.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24

She's wise woman who pre- tends that her husband has all the brains connected with the matrionial combine,
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
Carrie Nation

certainly smashed d hole i'll the barrooms of Kansas, but Bal lard's Horehound Syrup has smashed all records as cure for Coughs, Bronchitis, Influenza and all Pulmonary diseases. T.. (. H., Horton, Kansas, writes: Il have never found a medicine that would cure cough so quickly as Ballard's Horehound Syrup. have used 1t for years. V Sold by W. c. Ownbey.
 Wise IS the leap-year girl who believes that good name IS rather to be chosen than great riches, for it is easier to get.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24

By the way, did any family ever accumulate so many babies that the last arrival was not con- sidered the best of the lot!
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24

Too many doctors may spoil the war prospects.
The Springdale news., 1908-01-24
Disturbed the Congregation.

The person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by continually coughing is request ed to buy bottle of Foley s Honey and Tar. w. c. Ownbey
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
Biography.

John Quincy Adams Bracket, Mas
sacbuetts oldest living ex-governor
WAS born at Bradford, n, H., Jonc s,
1913, and graduated from Harvard
in 1866 He was admitted
to the bar in 1868 and has since been
engaged in the practice of law in
Massachusetts. In 1872 he was elected
by the Republican party to the com
mon council OF Boston, holding that
office for four successive terms. In
1876 he was elected to the lower
house Of the Massachusetts, legislature
he served until 1887, when he was
elected lieutenant governor of Massa
ohusetts. to which office he was twice
reelected. In 1889 he was elected gov
ernor of Massachusetts, and served
until 1891. Mr. Bracket has for many
years been prominent in the affairs of
the Republican party in Massachu
setts and has served as a DELICATE to
Tho several OF the national conyen-
tions OF his party
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM A. LoBrmER. of Chicago

Congressman William Lorimer OF
Chicago. father of the deep waterway
legislation in the congress 81 the
Iruitad states and Rcnr,s,utativo
Cicero ! Tindlev of Grcc1yillo H..
will sneak at the Cairo opera house
Jondav. lime Sth. at : d. m. In the
interest of The Lakes 10 the Gulf
deem waterway. and cxpIain why the
voters at the November election
should empower the LEGISLATURE to
issue 500 600 oo0e0 forth of bonds to
assist in the construction of the
deep waterway and 90 conserve to TIC
state the water power. These bonds
are to he paid ont ol tine income of
the water power TO he created along
the stretch Of the cauaI FROM Lock
port TO IaSalIc.
These gentlemen have large maps
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
Deep Waterway Amendment.

AHf9Haf..y.y hu--.,i.,aaA
VII '''''' i'' '.' '.'' '''
Assembly by unanimous vote in each
House. submitted to vote OF the
people at the general election in No
fcmbcr 1908. the following Constitu-
tiuHal Amendment:
Resolved, By the senate the house
of representative cpanurung herein.
that there shall be- submitted to thu
electors of this state AZ the next
election of member. for the general
assembly. pronosifian to amend
thr constitution ol This STATE. to,wit.
.p,so,v.d That tra ..n,r,tc s.c-
lion of g,a copstf,ptf,o ,I r,is et,tc
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
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TODAY IN HISTORY
June 8.


1O35-Aragon became an independent
monarchy.
|137G- Edward the Black Prince son
of Edward Ill. OF England, died
|1773-The independence of Arau
cania, province in South Am
erica, recognized by Spain, after
continuous warfare of more
than 200 years.
lSO9-Thomas Paine died. Born Jan.
%. 1881.
1S13-Admiral David d. Porter OF the
L.. S. Navy, born in Chester, Pa,
Died in Washington, d. c. Feb.
IS, 1891.
1910 -Natchez. Miss, nearly destroy
ed by a tornado.
1SGl Tennessee seeded from the
Union.
tS76-Georges Sand French novelist
died. Born July ), 1894.
1SS4-Noah Haynes Swayne, Lincoln'a
first appointment to the Y, =.
Supreme Court, died in New
York City Born in Virginia,
Dec. 7. 1904.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
Mayor Parsons has the Republican

Mayor Parsons has the Republican
machine in this congressional district
up in tall tree watching him They
are in doubt as to which way he in.
tends to jump. and how far. As ypt
there have been no steps taken to Sc
cure nomination papers either by the
mayor or by Capt. Thistlewood, but
1t is generally conceded that both viii
be in the race at the primaries on
Aug. s. Nomination papers must be
filed thirty days before the primarf,
or by July s. but the law under which
the election is to be held does not go
into effect till July /, leaving only
eight days for the preparation OF the
papers. although the beginning of such
preparation need not necessarily be
delayed till July l. One of the most
energetic contests ever Witnessed in
this congressional district is confident
ly looked for.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08

The Brewers OF the country will be
gin series of sessions today in Mil
waukee. They have decided upon a
campaign of publicity to answer the
statements made by Prohibitionists,
aud they have decided also upon a
vigorous housekeeping, to eliminate
the disreputable saloon. If they carry
out the latter proposition In good faith
there win be little need of the former
The lawless saloon is the only founda
ton Prohibitionists can have for eftec
tive arguments against the liquor trai
fic, and it is Il mighty good founda
ton, wherever it exists.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
J. 0. 0. F. MEMORIAL
Impressive at Southern Methodist
Observation-Disclosures BY Pastor
and Members.

The Odd Fellows of Cairo had mem
orial service last night at the South
ern Methodist church and it was q
very beautiful. impressive service. e
large delegation of Odd Fellows wa
present The addresses dealt with tn
principles underlying the order. ]. P
Bozman, chaplain of Stafford and Par
thenia lodges made an able address
a short talk was given by Rev. Tracy
pastor of the church, and another by
F. E. Thurman. The names of the
deceased members were read aud as
each name was pronounced one of
circle of electric lights was extln
guished
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08

at or near Utica, which MAY be prac'
teal for general plan and scheme OF
deep waterway along route which
may be deemed most advantageous
for such plan Of deep waterway; and
for the erection, equipment and main
tenance of power pants, locks
bridges. dams and appliances sufI-
ciont and suitable for the develop
ment and utilization of the water
power thereof; aud authorize the
issue, from time 10 time, Of bonds of
this State in a total amount not to
exceed twenty million dollars, which
shall draw interest, payable semi-an-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08

of any lease being SO executed the
rental specified therein for wat +
power shall be subject TO a reyalua-
ton each ten years Of the term
created, and the income therefrom
shah be paid into the treasury Of the
state. M
BY an net approved December g,
1907. the Governor and Attorney Gen
eral are instructed TO remove en-
eroaehments in and across the said
Des PLANES aud Illinois River and in
pursuance thereof preliminary in
junction was granted against the con
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08

nually. Mt a rate not to exceed four
per cent per amman the proceeds
whereof may be applied as tho Gen
eral Assembly may provide, in the
construction Of said waterway and in
the erection equipment and main
tenance Of said power plants, locks,
bridges, dams and appliances
All power developed from sail
waterway may bc leased in part or
i'm whole, AS the General Assembly
may by law provide; but in the cyeat
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08

The value of this power when
marketed is estimated at $500 per
horse power per year net, or an an
nual return from 10000 horse power
of S3250.000. or 1913 per cent on
s20000000.
The proposed amendment provides
for an interest rate or per cent On
this basis the $200o0,O0O of bonds
can be. paid, principal and interest,
in twenty years by paying annually
761 per cent or an annual payment
of s1.522 100000 This would leave Il
surplus of $i,72S,0o0 every year.
An Annuity OF 1889 per cent of 49,
G7SO00 will pay out the investment in
ten years.
If the entire net receipts, $3.50
10000 are applied, the bonds would
be paid in eight years aud two
months.
The market in sight is sufficient to
absorb more than half the total power
and we positively know that by the
time the work can he completed, or
five wears after the same is begun, the
market will be adequate to the en-
tire output BY such time also
the main channel Of the Sanitary Dis
trict should be completed, so as to
provide the full water supply In any
event, the water supply and the market
conditions will be such by the
time the work is completed, that a
safe financial scheme for the tax
payers and the bonds will be liqui-
dated from the revenues without a
tax upon the people and by the use of
the credit Of the State only.
The control of the water power sit
uation and of other special benefits by
the State aud the contribution of the
dams and nayigabe pools and Of the
main channel Of the Sanitary District
to Lake Michigan iusures Federal co.
operation, and va Viii have the con.
temporancous building of the five
locks and the dredging Of the Lower
Illinois River This insures shin
navigation in not less than five years
from the passage of the constltu-
ltional amendment from the Lakes to
the Gulf, and the possibility OF re-
claiming over 100000 acres of bot
Itom lands, and by progressive devcl
opment deep water follow between
Lake Michigan and the Mississippi
River The surplus earnings above.
that required to pay the bonds viii
be paid into the state Treasury to,
lessen the taxes of the tax payers
OF this state.
The policy Of the United States rs
lit is now developing contemplatos
that States and localities shall contri-
butte in some proportion to their eX.
.ccptional advantages, and that rights
of way shall be cleared mp aud freed
from all membranes. only by
IrnpoTuJpJ on Ciyth pappl
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
ARRIVES n new YORK
U. S. Minister to Panama En- Route
70 Washington TO Confer With
President on Elections.

New York. June 7.-Summoned to
washington. for conference with
President Roosevelt on important mat
tiers relating to the United States
supervision o fthe coming election in
Panama. Herbert G. Squifesf. Ameri-
can minister to Panama, arrived TO-
day from Colon.
squires declined to discuss his hur-
ried mission to Washington. He will
return to Panama Saturday Squires
took occasion to deny the report that
he was persona non grata with the
officials of the Panama government
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
The Bulletin 10 on sale at the TO
lowing placer:
Coleman's, 214 Eighth street.
Halliday House News STAND.
Blue Front Restaurant

Go to the opera house tonight and
learn how Cairo is TO be made the
hub of the immense Lakesto-Gulf and
Panama Canal commerce. Congress
man Lorimer and Representative Lind
ly know all about it.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
Meeting Tonight at Cairo Opera
House to be Addressed
by Illinois Leaders
Congressman lorimer and Representative Indy
Will Explain Canal Project and Twen-
ty Million Dollar Bond Issue
a DEEP WAITE EWAY.

WATERWAY
ILLINOIS the largest manufacturing state in the
Union
SHIPPED through the lakes from Lake
Illinois Mississippi and the
and
changed into the finished products
the ships carried to the seaboad
to markets world
GRAIN PRODUCTS the Mississippi Valley be ship
ped than two bushe
S cents
ELECTRICAL POWER DEVELOPED Will attract manufacturing
of the cheapness OF
LARGE SHIPS CAN BE CONSTRUCTED IN the Mississippi Valley
Notwithstanding the fact that
VIZ pay o n
WOULD REDUCE FREIGHT RATES the products Of the
various manufactures Illinois all the
necessary for manufacturing purposes
RETURNS from the Will into the state
treasury annually all
WHEN THE GULF Waterway completed
greatest highway the faes Of the earth
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-08
Nav Circulation.

The above is correct statement
of the circulation of the Cairo Bulle,
tin for the year 1907 and for the
month of May 1908.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this first day of June 1908.
LEO j. KLEB.
Notary Public.