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Sharp County record., 1908-03-20
DOCTOR RUFF'S INSINCERITY
AS BROKEN FAITH WITH HIS Home people IN INSTANCES
MOST TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION.

the bill and 81 against the bill.
Among those voting for the bill
was my opponent, DR.. Ruff.
Thus you will see he voted for
TWO medical bills in the legis-
lature after promising the people
that he would vote for none.
Among those loyal members who
assisted in killing this bill that
Dr.. Ruff and % others sought to
pass was Mr.. Finley Of Lawrence
who sent up the following expla-
nation Of his vote. "Mr. Speak
or: In behalf of the druggists in
the small towns, who for many
years have handled and sold the
different patent medicines to
thousands Of intelligent custom
ers, and those same customers
having expressed faith and con-
lidence in the several remedies
as evidenced by their continued
patronage, | therefore vote No."
This, | think, was q sensible
vote and a sensible explanation
for so voting. This bill could
not have benefited any class Of
people but the doctors and my
opponent, being a doctor, was, |
insist, legislating solely and en-
tirely in the interest Of his pro-
fession. The vote on this bill
and Mr.. tinley's explanation Of
his vote all appear OF record in
the Journal Of the House Of Rep.
resontatives for the year Of 1907
on pages 428 and 429.
My opponent has circulated
among the various Farmers
Union lodges in this district o
slanderous pamphlet. In this
circular he seeks to arouse en-
thusiasm for his candidacy by
slandering me in q place where
| could not appear to answer
He sought behind tho closed door
Of the lodges to call me u "Trust
Agent" and himself a "Farmer
and Stockraiser," when the true
facts are that am a Lawyer
and he is q Doctor; neither Of
us are Farmers, although posi-.
bly, both Of us own land that 9TH
or people cultivate for US.
Among other things, he says
in this pamphlet, "When was
Representative voted for and
worked for every bill asked by
the Union and shall take great
pleasure in doing 80 again if
elected to the Senate, lie did
not even state the truth to the
Farmers Union when writing
this pamphlet. The Farmers
Union demanded Of the legiela-
ture to pass u bill creating an
Agricultural School, yet when
this bill came up for passage DR.,
Ruff did not vote on twas ab.
sent,--Journal Of 1907, page 1866,
The Union demanded of the
legislature to pass a bill whereby
the eonvicts Of the state might
be worked on the public roads Of
the state. Such q bill was in
troduced and when the bill came
up for passage DR.. Ruff voted
against 1t. Journal Of 1907, page
or.
lie says in the pamphlet that
no joined tho Union two yearo
before he became a candidate
for Senator, This may be true,
but IL 10 also true that DR., Ruff
was AT that timo Representative
from Randolph county and u
candidate for recollection, He
has been q standing candidate
every since the Union has been
in existence, and is now and has
Sharp County record., 1908-03-20
, THE VOTERS OF The Sc COND

| To The VOTERS OF The Sc ECoND
bENAToRIAL DISTRICT:
| Gentlemen:-I have jrst learn
h that DR.. Ruff would this week
lblish statement in the papers
enying some Of the matters that
Re made issues in our campaign.
basmuch as there will be no
ther issue Of the paper until
liter the primary, | take this
bethod of presenting my side Of
he controversy. You will re-
hember no doubt that | took DR..
Ruff to task for some things he
romised the people of Randolph
bunty to do when a candidate,
hid not only failed to accomplish
|hen in office, but wholly refus-
to do.
| Among these was his promise
B consolidate the elections and
kve the taxpayers $4,000 an
1ually. In the legislature of
b07 he introduced an amend
ent for that purpose and then,
hen his amendment was under
re, he withdrew it. read on
Eery stump the account Of his
beech Withdrawing the amend
ent as same appeared in the
4rkansas Gazette of Feb, 9th,
B07. This newspaper account
Hated that DR.. Ruff stated in his
4 beech that the whole matter was
joke and he only introduced
o amendment Tor the purpose
Starting something" and
at he was as much opposed to
Q consolidation Of state and
ltional elections as any men,
Rr in the house. The Doctor
limits Withdrawing the amend.
ent, and the only thing he de-
es Of this matter is that the
azette quoted his speech Of
ithdrawal correctly. The var
nee between his promise to the
eople and his official act he has
ways admitted in this instance.
| charged the Doctor with in
ncerity when, having been el.
Cted to office in Randolph coun-
on a platform committing him
a session Of the legislature Of
days at SO per day and the
ksidue Of the time at 81 per day,
p drew pay in one session for
&0 days at So per day, and in
Mother session for 12l days at
per day. He admits drawing
per day for the whole time
II ID has never denied that he
Is elected on such q platform
| have above described. This
u q failure to keep faith with
N people who elected him.
@ third charge ! made against
fllcial record was that whom
tidate he pledged tho peo.
y at he was not ia favor Of
0bango in the medical laws
ao'statc, stating that he be-
The present laws just and
cIent. The Doctor has al
MRdmitted that he was el.
Non such q promise to the
IM
He admits that he voted
69s law changing the medi-
W9 Of this state; law
QMhe terms u pure food act,
It's that ho voted for that
10 voted for another bill
legislature; bill entitled,
biN for an act TO prevent the
Itorution Of drugs and for
lQtlng the manufacture and
oi patent and proprietary
Qiolnes," This bill was House
No. III by Mr., Black Of
0rlon. When this bill came up
puGsage the vote was 20 for
nauu--,---.--.-----...
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Notice For Publication,
Land 0nice at Little Rock, Arku
January ~, 1908,

Notice h hereby given that Charles lrlghtwell
Of Balboa Arb, has filed notice Of his intention
to make final Five Year proof in support of his
claim, viRi Homestead Entry Mo, gb1sB made
Moy. n, O0a for the south half northeast quarter
northwest quarter northeast Quarter section ll
and southwest quarter southeoat quarter, section
9, township H. north, range west, and that said
preof will be made before The Clerk of Sharp
county al Evening Shade, Ark, on March 10 iDO5
lie NAMES the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
lhnd, VIII
Sharp County record., 1908-03-20


always been doing his utmost to
drag the Union into politics for
his own selfish interests. He
brands me a "Trust Agent" in
this pamphlet because | have
been in the past following the
peaceful avocation of a fire in
surance agent. He accused me
Of being a banker because at
one time owned $500 stock in a
bank. He dropped this when |
found that he also owned stock
in a bank at one time.
This pamphlet was sent broad
cast over this district, addressed
to the lodges direct. I have one
in my possession addressed in
DR.. Ruff's admitted handwriting
to "President Farmers Union
Lodge, Birdell, Ark" Is this
fair, honorable or just? Is it not
q cold blooded attempt TO get the
Union into politics? | can truth
fully say that believe the Union
is making one honorable, noble
effort to keep out Of politics, and
! have repeatedly said that / be-
lieve Dr.. Ruff is the only person
in Arkansas trying to get the
Union into politics.
have repeatedly charged DR..
Ruff with never having passed a
general law in the legislature.
lie has never claimed to have
passed but one in the two legis-
latures in which he served. At
Imboden handed him the Jour-
nails Of the legislatures OF both
1906 and 1907 and told him to
find me that law. He referred
me to House Bill No. 422 and
claimed to have been the author
of the same. This bill appears
in the Journal as having been
introduced by the Ways and
Means Committee Of the House.
| find that there were nine mem-
bers Of this committee and all
had hand in its passage. Thus
my opponent in two sessions OF
the legislature can claim for him
sely only one.ninth interest in
one general law. Surely this
proves his worth as a construc-
tive statesman. Would such a
record entitlo him to advance
ment?
In one Of his pamphlets he
asks, what did ! do? | served
one term in the legislature when
but a 2l-year-old boy, ! passed
two general laws through the
House in which / served, one Of
which was killed in the Senate,
and tho other ia now a law. |
passed also in that session the
only amendment to the constitu-
ton passed that year. could
at least do something and let
somebody know | hDd been in
the legislature by results at
lained.
am in this race advocating
some measures that would, |
think, vastly improve some con.
ditions In this state, | stand for
better dirt roads, better free
schools and shorter terms Of the
legislature. believe that ! can
do something for this district
should | be elected, and | know
that ] will make an honest effort
to do so,
desire to say to my friends
that victory is assured The
matters that ] have spoken Of in
this letter are all we'll known to
the voters Of Randolph county,
The home Of both Of us, and nv
Sharp County record., 1908-03-20
Travels lin Bible Lands.

A 352 page volume by Andy
\. Richie, 1t gives an impartial
and undeominational account Of
his travels in Palestine and other
countries Of the east. Price,
postpaid, Sl,65. Order from the
author, Ash Flat, Ark. Cash
must accompany the order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
August vtetsr sRseords for Sale E. ID Forbes PiaaO Co.
Rnsns,-Flnn.arlfn-

Greenville, Ala. July ,2s.-(speeiaI.) } impressive and beautiful in its sim pllcity was the quiet home wedding whichsptook place this afternoon at 4:a0 Ps M at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Dunklin, ST., in this city, when their youngest daughter. Miss Margeory Ellen and Mir. Thomas Alex ander Heise of, Columbia, S. C., were united in marriage The ceremony was performed by Rev. pr. W. o. Waggoner Of ehe. Methodist Church in the pres ence of a number of close relatives and intimate friends. The bride be- longs to one of Greenville's oldest and most prominent families. Loved for her many modest and womanly virtues, shc is. justly considered one of the prettiest in a city noted for beautiful women. The groom Is a young man of high social standing and sterling worth, E having extensive business in- terestS in South Carolina.
 The bride was becomingiy atttred In an Imported French tailor suit Of leather colored serge.
 Immediately after the ceremony the happy young couple left for Glen snrings. S. C., from which place, after spending a few days. they will go to the Isles of Pines and other points before returning to their home tn Co., lumbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
UNFORTUNATE NEGRO
 QUICKLY FLED TO DEATH
Hs Fen Bys The Wayside And Died From A Hemorrhage of The 4
 Lungss

With life fast ebping away. an un- known negro afflicted with henaorrhage of the lungs made his way unsteadily into the backyard of a negro house located on South Perry Street near Genetta Ditch yesterday morning, and falling heiplessiy upon the ground bied to death within a few minutes.
 The identity of the dead man re- mains undiscovered. When first seen, he was leaning against tree as if overcome by faintness and before aid could be extended to him. suddenly col lapsed and dropped upon the ground
 By the time the physician who had been immediately summoned arrived at the locality. the negro was dead. The circumstances of his death were investigated by the coroner and his verdict was death from hemorrhsge of the lungs. The negro had evidently experienced a sudden attack of cough Ing which resulted in a hemorrhage leading to his death.
 No one could be found yesterday who recognised the deceased negro and though extended inquiries were instI- tuted no clue to his identity could be discovered. It is supposed, however, that he. had only recently arrived in Montgomery.
 The corpse was turned over to e negro undertaken who will attempt to locate the family of the deceased negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
INCREASED PAYMENT
CLAIMANTS MAY GET SIXTY GENTS
 ON DOLLAR.
Receiver sexton of Atisnfs-Bisnins- ham Fire Insnrnnce Company Gees to Atlanta AEnin--bfsy Net
 Sell securities Now.

In order to attend to further details in winding up the afairs of the At- lsnta Birmingham Fire Insurance Com pany, of which he Is the receiver, cap tain A. C.. Sexton, Deputy insurance Comnni Missioner, left last night for Att lanta to be gone for a couple of days. He may be in Montgomery again to- morrow If his mission Is fulhiled m the interim. ss res3
 Receiver Sexton Is of the opinion now that the creditors of the defunct fire insurance company will receive be- tween 55 and SO cents on the dollar for their claims. It was announced also that reinsurance claimants will be allowed 75 cents on the dollar for their claims, This compromise was recent ly perfected by an order of the Federal Court having the receWership In hand.
 One of the details of the receiver ship yet to be settled Is the item of agents balances. Probably some suits may be begun to recover assets right fully belonging to the company on thds account @ hs 8
 There Is some doubt h the mind of Receiver Sexton and the Court as to the advIsability of dIsposing of secu- rites on hand at this time. In spite of the haste to wind up the receiver ship, there is an earnest desire not to make any sacrifice of the paper held by
 
 market is so unfavorable. It Is possi- ble that the court will not order the securities sold at this season.
 Reckoned on par, the amount of bonds of State and city in the posses sion of the company at this time Is about s300.00o. Other assets will total around S50,00e A large amount of other securities were sold about three months ago by decree of the court on an agreement to pay the San Fran cisco fire losses as such an action was the only means of securing the money. Announcements was made yesterday that the insurance agents directory, which has been under preparation by the State Department for some time. has been turned out by the printer. Copies are available for. all who desire such helps and wdll write to the Insu- rance Department or call there for them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
Nnws or cENrERynLE.
Mssked ceupies Farniah Merrimen. at F,.- I tighfful Enterfainrarut

MsAked Ceupfes Furnish Merrimen. af F,..
 iighffui Entertainmeut,
 centerville. July 2s.-- Especial l--f.ant night Mr and Mrs Luman Handley Nun melee entertained at their beautiful home In honor Of Miss Mary Werner of Tusea- loosa and Miss Ina sinnet of centeryille 1. The guests were masked and some of the costumes caused much rnerriment m the guessing contest the lady's prize was won by Miss kittie Sue Avery and the gem tlemAns prize was awarded to Aisey Pratt The lawn and spacious galleries were flu. minated by Japanese lanterns ana electric lights and presented a brilliant appearances. Delightful refreshments were served Al 10 o'clock the guests unmasked ana many surprises were had tor those who had tried to identify the maskers The evening was one of great enjoyment for thoss who at- tended.
 Miss Harvey of West Blocton and M,ss Grove of Montevalio are visiting their eous- in. Miss Llcfis Pratt of this piaos. Ase
 Niles Olivia Griffin who has been attend ing the Summer School at the University of Alabanna, and Carter Logan who has been taking special course in law at the same institution are again in Centerville.
 It has rained here every day for the last wek and some damage has been done to the growing crops by the rain.
 The officers of the circuit court are busy getting matters in readiness for the ap- preaching term of the court The dockets will be the hKhtest for number of years.
 The non-Jury isterm. of the county court for the Biocton, division will convene al Blocton on Monday of next week Thefs vii. be large number of cases called for trial at that term.
 A large number of union miners from Braehead and Lucille marched to Biccton in body today. but aside from noisy de monstration. 50 disorder was created.
 OuffA as snSsr1aber faf nArsnua ara vfatftne { Gary Springs about three miles east of Cen. terville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
be the greatsst water power undertak-

be the greatest water power undertak- ing In the world.
 What is known as the Kobe Syndl- cate, limited. has already acquired q concession. in the Japanese Alps cap able, # Is estimated of ultimately de- veioping something like 300,o00 horse- power and of furnishing this power to various enterprises in Tokio. Yoko- hama, Kioto, Osaka, Kobe and other important commercial centers of Ja- pan. In the spring of 1908 the Kobe syndicate dispatched an expert hy- draulic engineer. Julius M. HoweIls an American. to report on the concessions already secured. Mir. Howeils person- ally discovered some additional water. power propositions, one of which Is de- scribed as perhaps the most remark able in the world. It is situated in inc Japanese Alps beyond Mount Fuii.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
VETERANS CUE
DELIGHTFUL DAY SPENT AT ROB-
 INsON SPRINGS.
Fine Barhecued Dinner Was servesI--- Addresses Were Made by General Sanford, Captain Mastin
 and Mae 4. smith.

With lavish hospitality and thorough good fellowship, the old soldiers of Robinson Springs Camp. United Con- federate Veterans. their families, friends, and neighbors met In annual reunion yesterday on the farm of Co.. J-I R. Stamp. one of the most enthusi- astic of the camps members.
 This annual gathering of the olc seI- diers of the Robinson Springs neigh borhood has grown 10 fe a much ,coked for affair each year. Friends of the veterans from Robinson Springs. Coo sada, Elmore. Grandyiew, Prattville, Mountain Creek and Montgomery at- tended and thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.
 Yesterday an elegant basket dianer was served and addresses wee n's dc by Gen. John W. A. Sanford, Capt Peter B Mastin, and Hon. Mac A {. Smith of Autausa. Until sunsot the neighbors and friends engaged in social intercourse.
 The weather was ideal for an open- air barbecue and delightful cay was spent by all woo were presons. The camp at Robinson Springs is oue of the most enthusiastic in the ssate. Since the camp was organized, twenty six members have died, but avcessions to the ranks have kept the neiDrsr- ship large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
NEWS or COTTONWOOD.
Social Items of Interest in Northwest

e
 cottonwood. July Special l--Miasss Lucy Wood, Mamie, and Georgia BelI Car roll. three of our most charming young la dies are spending some time at Eleanor. this week. tho guests of MT. and Mrs. ". M. Lewis. .
 Mr V. E Ray who lives near this place lost his beby yesterday: She died from pneumonia. M
 Mss Annie Holland from po,han. is spending some time in our city the sueat of her sister. Mrs. R. B. Tucker. on Wood Street.. fa *as
 Mr. c. T. Kennedy and wife from Ptnck- ard are visiting in the city this week.
 We had a very interesting game of base ball here yesterday afternoon. The Wire arass boys came down and played our boys. The score stood sb to it tn favor ef Cot tonwood. a4anff
 MT. J. W Marshall and family left \ few days ago for Ozark, where they go to visit their people.
 Mss Jennie Hughes has just returned from visit 10 her sister. Mrs. ]. E. Christ mas at Campbeilton.
 Mr, M. L. Blackmon and family have just moved in their handsome new residence cn North Matcaif Street.
 pr. c. V. MccIendon of Gordon. Ala, Is spending a few days with Mr. H. r. Brgr an of our city.
 Miss Clara Calhoun is visiting at Pinck- ard and other points this week.
 Hon s. J. Golf was a prominent visitor to Dothan yesterday.
 We have the finest cotton crops through this section this year we have had in . long time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
ResuIts as DetroIt.

Detroit. Mich. July 2s. With three out of the six starters winning heats, the, 1908 renewal of the Merchants and Manufacturers trotting stake proved stitutioh of the event in 1889. Spanish Queen, owned by Georgia H. Easta- brook of Denver. won first. money under the fiye heat plan of racing. althougi the old-fashtoned system would prob ably have given the honor to Alceste. driven by Geers. Results:
 2.l5 pace. purse. s1,oO0; three In i've heats:
 Foss. dam by Happy Medium. star 'fsiss Pafsben, blt. h. isnov!j..s j! ]! MIss cssitIs bE EntIsst nI ,r x,5s Gene Whitcomb started. Time. 2:os l-t;
 Merchants and Manufacturers' Stake s1o,ooo: 2:24 trot; three in i've:
 ward siiver-Einn Dance. by Wilkes Boy, tMaceyl...,6 3 2 Alceste, bm..s by Jay Bird.
 dam by Baron Wilkes. i,
 rah-Lottis Day, by Dis
 putant, SDeanl .........i ? 2 3
 sGans ,aptsa waE vansssta ss .os ad Fl, Elors9se cs
 s.io purse; trot; two in three: Hamburg Belle, b: m, by Ak
 worthy Sally Simmons. by.
 Simmons CAndrews) ......1 6 1 Sterling Mckinney. b. h.. by
 Mckinney, (Shuierl .....2 9 Susie S.. br. m. Colby ......7 2 6
 Chimes Bell. Muncie Goldbur, Mss Adbell and. Rochester started. Time, i2:0s 1-4; 2:14; 2:07 1-4.
 2;os pace; purse. s1.oOo; two in three Red Bow, b. m. by Rsdneld-capl-
 toie, by Arrow Wood. (Mc Charlie Hal, b. g.. (snow) .......2..2 Brenda Yorke. b. m. (Nuckols). ..T 3
 Miss Gorgia, Leslie Waterman, Raoui w, William C.. Nashville. Shaugh ran. Major Bryno and Arrow started. Time. 2:04 1-4; 2:05.s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
A ChIId,. nenth.

'. Robert McAllister, the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. c, F McAllister. died at the residence of his parents. HIS South Court Street, at 5:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon The funeral will be held from the residence at { o'clock this afternoon. Rev. D. H. McNeal, pastor of the Clayton Street Methodist Church will officiate at the ceremony and the interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
ST. LOUIS GRAIN.

et. LouIs July 29.--( -(Speclal. )--Tho st. |. Louis grain markets today ranged as fol- lows; bid: range S7H QSs to ssN Dec sik; range 9oh to siA@S. May s5h nom.
 Corn: July 77kA; range 77AA to 7sH. September 73H; range TskA to 73% bid. December ss@ssH bid; range STA to ssA May 5sh.
 43% to 44h bid. Dec. 42& N.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30

ful fury on the trial ef lost spirit the vandnfs who erstwhiie haunted the streams with Illicit devices eager to drain them of every specie of fish"
 The tarpon Is regarded as the king of all salt water game fish. Commits sioner Wallace reports that fishermen who used to enjoy catching the tarpon in and around Coden and Bayou La Batre with hook and line have about given up their sport because the fish no longer bite.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
GREYs WIN EASY.
One ErPor for Hartford Loses Game to
 Visiting Team.

Visiting Team.
 Hartford July Ss--(Spectal. 1.-The Montgomery GreYs' ball team defeated the locals this Afternoon in q very in- teresting game, and before one of the largest crowds of the season. Visitors were here from Geneva, Slocomb, High note and other nearby towns One er- TOT caused the game to be lost. In the third inning. with two mon down Morgan, for the visitors. put up a little foul fly to third. which was dropped. and the ncxt ball delivered he put over the fence, scoring two runs.
 Batteries: Montgomery, Harwell and The Times Herald score is as fallows: Montgomery :. .oO2 900 o10-s Q Hartford ;. .. .010 900 000---1 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-30
sAD DEATH.
Nurse Gives child Wood Alcohol Instead of
 e@ 70 IAfne Water.

S@ IAme Water.
 pothan. July Special )--one of the maddest deaths ever recordds in Dothan was that of the 7weeks old infant of Mir and Mrs R. A. Bennett of Nashville. at the Mullen Hotel this morning about o'clock The negro nurse mistook a small vial of wood alcohol for Iimewater and gave to the child late yesterday afternoon which after a night of fearful agonies died today fE
 Mr Bennett is 6 travelling saiesfnan and Is well known in Southeast Alabama.
 One of the prettiest and most pleasant balls of tn eseason was given last evening at the hall of the John Sanders building on East Main Street. The music was fur ntshed by negro convict string band. which has ben at the Dothan Theatre for two weeks.