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The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

that has been done by the Sis ters of Mercy ln the past; yet, spurred by the consciousness and power which come from measur- ing oneself against ones kind, the Sisters will doubtless not only equal their past enviable record but rise to yet greater heights of excellence. And our school at Tontitown taught by these excellent Sisters will soon start in on it's third year of good work among the people. We hope and expect to see large and full attendance of pupils the very first day school opens. Re- pairs are now under way and ln a short time, alterations and cleaning being finished, the Sis ters will be pleased to greet the smiling, happy little faces of the children they love so well.
 Visiting seems to be the order of the day. At St. Mary's Acad- emy, Sister Margaret Mary of Fort Smith and sister Baptista of Chicago, have spent many happy days. They love Tonti- town and would be delighted to always remain here. Feelings are mutual and a hearty welcome to return here Is extended to them.
 Mr. Neale Is visiting his chil- dren at their different homes. It Is hard for Mr. Neale to realize lie Is such multiple grandfather. But one child after another in- sisted on leaving the home nest to start life in married blessed ness and so Mr. Neale finds him. self welcomed at many such sweet little lands of promise as he first experienced himself, mot many years ago.
 On Saturday, the 18th, Tonti- town held it's eighth annual pic mic. AS usual 1t was a great | success. The day was an ideal one and the rain that fell the pre- ceding Wednesday made the roads "a dream and joy for ever Early in the day We greeted the faces of old friends tried and true whom we cannot see often because they live so far away. A day like last Saturday makes such reunions possible and gives a pleasure which warns and quickens the heart and makes us feel that 1t is good to live and have mankind to love.
 The men took charge of the refreshments but the women in- sisted that men alone could never do all things right and they got
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

came up latter part of last week and are spending several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Craft, sister and brother-in-law.
 Russel kimmons left Saturday evening for Quanah, Texas, where he may accept a position with railroad company, if not will go 10 Portales, New Mex leo.
 MT. Nail, our road overseer, IS gathering material together in order to erect bridge across the creek near G. w. Becquett's resi- denee. Every one I think will be pleased with this move, for 1t Is badly needed.
 W. C. Johns journeyed up to Lakeside, Mo-, last week and at- tended a grand rally and picnic by the Odd Fellows of that sec tion. On Wednesday he reports a grand time. Crops are not as good there as here.
 Those who attended the old time singing at Shady Grove Sunday report pleasant time, with the exception ot the hot weather.
 Elder Saunder of Mason Valley filled an appointment at the Baptist church here Sunday, de- llvering very interesting ser mon.
 Robert Arnold, after lingering nearly three weeks with typhoid fever, died Sunday morning at
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

their fingers into the pie. Poor men! but though the men do love to impress the fairer sex with their airs of superiority, they are after all. glad to have them not too far away. and enjoy helping hand from them.
 Games were played and races run. The baseball team of Elm Springs played against that of Mount Comfort. beating them with a score of 19 to 13, the Elm Springs team thereby winning d ball and bat The game between Fayetteville and Tontitown was left unfinished. The prize for the boys race, a handsome pen knife, was won by Roy Ration. The ladies race was tie of three, two of whom tried again. Rose Tessaro won. The sack race evoked peals of laughter. The fat men having stood a world of ehaffing finally got the signal to start; Mir. Scl1rieve, the owner of the Alba Lime Works at Farmington, won the prize, d pound of tobacco, which he in- mediately redonated 10 the com mittee. The girl, race was in- teresting because of the number of pretty girls taking part whose ages ranged from about l5 to Is. A second ladies race was won by Miss May Walter of St. Louis, who certainly distinguished her self as d runner. She proudly wore the prize, a beautiful hat. There was potato race in which the young lads took part.
 The final number, the Happy Home race, in which the married ladies were mainly interested. was won by Miss May Walters. who though not yet the mistress ot her own happy home, Is re- ported to be engaged. The prize was a handsome stauette.
 The Tontitown band dis tinguished itself and was never heard to better advantage. Fath- CT Bandini, their teacher and di rector, Is justly proud of them while they realize they owe an unpa yable debt of gratitude to him. Happiness brightens every face while Father IS with his boys. During the afternoon while the racing was at its height, the orchestra from Fay etteville, under the direction of Professor Barr, rendered many beautiful selections. Those who know the work done by these skillful artists do not need to be told of their excellence; those who never heard them. have missed musical treat. Mrs. Benbrook, the pianist, might make many an European artist blush. Her father, Mr. Byrnes. Is exceedingly proud of her, and who planes himz
 The day closed with dance and, judging from the num- Der taking part and the vlm and happy animation of the dancers, one might imagine t vas d mid winter ball. The ice cream and soda pop was a real boon to the warm and thirsty patrons.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21
 NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that F.. H. Sanders has filed Ill the office of the clerk of the chan cery court of Washington County, Arkausa the following. land in said county, to.wit: The NWA of the SEA of Section 13. in Township r, North of Range 30 West All land are warned to appear in said court at the August term, 1908, and show cause why the title of the said E. H Sanders should not be quieted and confirmed or they will be forever barred from asserting title to the same. ~ , Witness my Eand and the seal of said court this August 20, 1908.
 L. S. GEO J. RoeEss aisst
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21
IN THE HANDS OF A RECEIVER
The Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Little Rock Ark
 ansas, Goes Broke.-Nothng to Pay With

The Home Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,, of Little Rock hits the nsurng public many lose from unpaid fire losses and people who have paid their money vii lose all the reports
 The people keep png their money cheap unreliable ire companies and the usual result olows-they go broke It that they would learn let this class of insurance look other fields for their business but they will still these little panies and then when they get caught they will and hollow and claim there good when they would only look the standing and record the companies they could easily good greater and companies that have stood the for years and have millions their obligations
 Look up your policies and you the Home Mutual o Little Rock If you you have insurance and would be well for you protect your interests
 Remember that the Insurance Agency of Spring dale Ark, will give you insurance the best the world No others represented Write call on
 DODSON-RENNER INSURANCE AGENCY
 SPRINGDALE ARKANSAS
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his mothers home, and was burx led Monday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery by the Odd Fellows. It was thought to be the largest procession that ever attended a funeral in this neighborhood be- fore. Elder Greene conducted the religious services at the church.
 TYRO.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

Before altering her complexion woman always makes up her mind.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

A girl who marries her ideal generally lives to realize that she didn't.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21
LOWELL.

Aug. 1S.-Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Winner of Prague, Oklahoma,
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

When it comes to giving ad- vice, lazy men usually work over time.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-21

No, Alonzo, a corner in the market isn't necessarily a square one.
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
COLONIAL BEACH
HOLDS ELECTION
Westinghouse Win Half of Mem
bership in Town Council-Ru-
doIph Watson MaYor.

At the municipal election held at
Colonial Beach yesterday. the Washing
ton property owners were successful in
eIectlng three OF the six members OF
the town council. There were seventeen
candidates for the office OF councIlmen
and three candidates for mayor. As IL Is
necessary for the mayor 20 be a perma-
nent resident Of the Beach, the Wash
.ngton delegation had no candidate for
this office.
This is the first time in the history Of
the Beach that the Westinghouse
have had a representation Of oue-half
IN the town council. and as this was
all they tried for, they feel elated. The
successful candidates were John Rup-
pert. Harry Hull. and Louis Hartig, all
business men Of Washington: and
George Slant. NJ. K Jackson, and
Clarence Rowley, merchants Il the
Beacn. Rudolph Watson was elected
mayor over L. w. Renshaw and Edward
Geese.
Indications point TO a prosperous sea
son for the Beach. Most all of the cot
taRes have been rented. and many new
ones are being completed. A new skat-
ing rink and another theater Will be
ready by the time the excursion season
begins.
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
MOTOW ExOnerQteS
District Officials

In his report on the collapse Of the
apartment house Commissioner Morrow
this morning cleared the District officials
of any negligence or any charges that
they had not been attending strictly TO
their business in the supervision of
buildings OF the District He said.
Reference has been made in press
reports TO the fact that the lower floor
walls did nor comply with the reguIa-
lions. It should be stated, however.
that the lower floors were absolutely in
compliance with the building regulations
as the building was originally designed
The wall Of the floor at the point where
the failure apparently occurred was five
inches thicker than required by the
building regulations for "a building with
a basement and six floors.
"A notice was on the way TO the build
er at the time of 'ne accident to sub-
NIT for approval plans for re-enforce-
ment and 20 reconstruct or re-enforce
tie walls of the basement and first
1ioCr at once or u suspend operations
above the fourth floor until such plans
were submitted and approved
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
ANTI-BETTING BILL
is PUSHED FORWARD
Hostile Amendments Are Voted
Down Today by New York
ASSemblymen.

ALBANY, N Y. June 10.-Assertiug
that there was no quorum present at
the session Of yesterday, Assemblynlan
Cuvillier today tried to hold up the
anti-betting bills in the lower house
by moving that the journal be read,
instead OF passing II through. The
New York member was voted down
and a close call Of the house started
Assemblyman Harr called up his bill
and Assemblyman oliver launched
forth into a TRADE against the meas
ures. Half a dozen. members objected
10 divers remarks and he was finally
forced to sit down. Then a vote was
taken on the main question at issue
whether the rules should be suspended.
This was passed by vote Of 76 TO 90
Majority Leader Merritt. in moving
the previous question, said that the
various amendments were only offered
for delay. "The main question: ne
declared. SIS not whether any man or
woman shall be stopped from betting
on horse race, but whether the State
shall stand for gambling"
Assemblyman Cuvillier sought TO have
his amendment making the alternative
Of a fine inserted IN the Hart bill
He lost u to go. The bill was ad-
vanced to a second reading and Cuvil-
oliver prophesied that If the bills
were passed that some of the mem
bers would have to come back next
year and change the law. Assembly
man Robinson, Of ChemUng, offered
an amendment TO include draw poker
and bridge whist as well as race track
gambling. but the amendment was lost
81 to p
The Washington times., 1908-06-10

At 2:30 this morning William Wood
turned in his bed with a gentle snore
and murmured something about its be-
ing another warm day.
At 2:45 he rolled over and renariSe ed
that it was certainly one Of the warm
est mornings he had seen for long
time.
At 8 o'clock William awolIe. This was
fortunate for him. A large fire was
trying 10 crowd him out Of his bed II
was blazing merrily among the bedding
and sheets and seemed TO be having the
time Of its young life.
Mr.. Wood was hurt and indignant.
A FIRE in the summer time IS a nuis-
ance and when it wants 10 come TO bed
with YOU, Il IS going beyond the realms
Of endurance
He hurried TO the telephone, leaving
the companionable FIRE to burn by It's
little lonesome. and called up the en-
CINE company.
Hurry to 81 Twenty-ffth street. " he
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
THIRTY DOCTORS
WILL GRADUATE
Georgetown Will Confer De-
greeS and Announce Hos
pital Appointments.

Thirty graduates OF the Georgetown
School OF Medicine and Dental Depart
ment viii receive their diplomas tOmOr-
row night at the closing exercises Of the
school, which will be held n CASTOR
Hall. Georgetown University, at s
o'clock.
DR. William A. White viii deliver the
address to the graduating class and
music will lie furnished by the Shredder
Orchestra.
The Rev David II. Buel. president OF
Georgetown University. will confer the
degrees. Peter Paul Mayock will be the
valedictorian. One OF the most interest
ing features Of the program will be The
announcement OF hospital appointments
by DR.. Joseph Taber Johnson.
The graduates are;
Degree of NJ. D:
George Wrfred Alexander, Canada;
John Allen. District OF Columbia;
George Thomas Barrett. Peansy lvan'a.
Francis Joseph Butler. -dassaclu5eits;
Franklin Alexander Cama.ter. Mary
land; Louis Thomas Cassidy, Connect
cut: Harry Bailey Chaplin, Rhode Is
land: Thomas Bailey Cleary, New
York: William p. Conner. Ohio,
!
William Edward CoyIe, Connecticut;
Francis Edward Croghan. Rhode Is
land; John Edward Flaherty. Connect
cut. Joseph Patrick Guinau. New York;
Joseph Patrick Guinan. New York,
Charles Benedict HeaIy. Massachusetts;
p. Edward Larkin New York: Joseph
POmeroy Maclay. Pennsylvania: Alfred
Leopold Malabre New York: Peter Paul
! Msyock, Pennsylvania; Leon Air aonse
| Martel, Massachusetts, John Joseph
/ Moran. New York; Claude Edward Nc
/ Dermfd, New York; lanes Walter G.
I Mclaughlin. Pennsylvania: Thomas Ed.
/ win Nell, Virginia, Murray A. Russell
| Virginia; Daniel Delehanty Vincent Stu.
/ art, IT., Virginia; William Elmo Turtou
/ District of Columbia
| Degree Of -. D S:
Frank 4. Casleel, District OF Column.
I bia; Dennis John Coyle. PENNSYLVANIA
| Michael Joseph O'Brien. Rhode Island
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
FIVE EVENTS ADDED
FOR BUSINESS HIGH
"Old Boys" Will Play Ball Game
on Marshall Hall
Excursion.

In addition TO the baseball game BE-
Eveen the "Old Boys" OF the Alumni
Association and the present team OF
the Business High School on the annual
excursion to Marshall Hall tomorrow,
Acting President Arthur c. Houghton
has arranged for FIVE athletic field
events for which suitable prizes will De
gwen.
These events have been planned for
pupils now at the Business High School
and entries will be limited TO members
of the 1908 and the undergraduate
classes. The strength of the athletes
I'm the sprints will be tested in 20 and
100 yard races. A three-legged race and
two potato races. one for boys and the
other for girls, viii complete the pro-
gram. Orders for the prizes viii be
presented in the evening.
Tonorrow's excursion win be the last
event held by this years officers OF
the Business Alumni Association. as
the annual election for new officers
takes place at the high school at Rhode
Island avenue and Ninth street Mon
day evening, June p.
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Fire Comes TO Bed With William;
Wood Busy DeiUing Into Mystery

said, shortly, for he was aggravated by
this time. there's a fire in my bed
A heavy "Har har. har." was the
orIy audible response over the phone.
Kindly hurry" yelled Mr.. Wood
'OHar) w-w-hat kind OF a (haw haw)
f-fil'e Is Chaw haw) IT," asked strangied
voice.
"A wood fire" roared the sufferer.
'anC its getting ready to get out OF
bed and go down to breakfast with me.
Hurry with some hose"
Shortly afterward several red FACED
and Historically inclined tremen showed
up with a chemical engine and swiftly
did the FIRE TO death.
But Mr.. Wood was not. and IS nrL
pacif1ed. He wants to know how IN
''thunderation" that fire walked up two
4 flights of stairs and got in bed with
MIN. He says that even If his name Is
Wood he IS not a stick and does not
propose to have an impeTtinent and silly
fire mistake him for fuel.
Furthermore. he adds, If any more
fires come fOoliIg around him when he
is trying 10 sleep he is going to have
them arrested fer disoTderly conduct
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
O'BRIEN WILL MEET
BLACKBURN TONIGHT

PHILADELPHIA. june 1c-Jack
O'Brien and Jack Blackburn meet to-
night before the National 4. c., OF this
city.
This should be a fast bout and one
in which the sporting public in inter
ested and has looked forward to for
several weeks Il will be the classic
stunt OF the season at Philadelphia
Both men are in great shape for the
contest and O'Brien has entirely recOv-
cred from the little trouble he had with
his foot, Much Is expected of both men
when they come together, and much
depends on the quito ONE of this battle.
Those who have seen O'Brieu If his
present training say that he was never
in better condition. His friends also
say that be viii enter the ring weigh
ing about 15S pounds. Blackburn is also
IN prime shape for what he considers
the most important bout he has ever
entered, and IT order TO be as strong
as possible. he has been taking on
weight and he has built himself up TO
about 146 pounds.
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
OLYMPIC ATHLETES
ASSIGNED EVENTS
Selection Committee Divides
the Men According to
SpecialtieS.

NEW YORK. June IO.-At a meeting
Of the team selection committee Of the
Olympic games committee, held here last
evening, the assignment Of American
entries for the different events 10 be
contested at London in July was made.
the men We're picked from the list OF
athletes announced asst night as the
American team 20 cOnte st IN the Olym-
ric games. The selections follow:
100 meters-Cartmell, Hun, May, Rec
tor. Robertson. d. r. Sherman. Smith
son, Whitman.
200 Eeters-Atlee, Cartmeu. Hamilton.
Hull MAY, Rector. Robertson, D. r.
Sherman, Whitman
400 meters-Atlee, CARPENTER Cartmell.
Hillman. Merriam, Pilgrim. ProuL
Ramey, Taylor.
500 meters-Bromlow. II. L. Coe, Hal
stead, Jones. Lightbody, Pilgrim,
Ramey. Sheppard
1900 meters-H. L. Coe, Dull. HaIstead.
Jones. Lightbody, Rowe, Sheppard, Sui
Ivan, Trube.
10 meters. hurdle-Cooke. Garrels,
Howe. Patterson. Shaw, Smithson.
400 meters, hurdle-BacOn, BrOmilOw.
/ II l. Coe Helstead. Hamilton. Hnlman,
| Howe, LightbOdy.- Merriam. Sheppard.
teeplechase-Bonhag. Dull. Eisele.
! Halstead, Jones. Lightbody, Rowe.
Trube.
! Five-mile Tun-BOHhag. Armour. Bel
/ lars, Dull. Eisele. Rowe, Trube.
Ten-mile Walk-Rouhag.
Marathon race - Forshaw, Hatch,
| Hayes. MOrrisey, TeWaniua.
/ standing broad Jump-Adams, Biller,
/ Brennan, Ewry, Holmes, Irons, Robert
/ son. Sheridan
| Standing high tump-Same entries as
/ standing broad
Running broad jump-Adams. BeHah
/ brennan. Cooke, Irons. Kelly, Mount
| Fleasant, O'Connel. ,. r. Sherman.
Running high iumU-Brennan. Gidncy
/ irons, Mofhtt, Patterson. Porter.
Hop, step and jump-Adams. Beilah
/ Brennan, Cooke. Irons. Mount Pleasant
/ o Connell, Sheridan, j. r sherman
! Pole JUmp-Allen, Bellah, Cooke, Dray
/ Gilbert. Jacobs.
/ Observation-Disclosures. Flanagan, ellis
/ McGrath, Rose, Talbot.
! Welght-Burroughs w ~ Coe. jr,
/ Flanagan, GaIrels, ellis. Rose. SheU-
/ idau, Talbot.
| Three-mile team-Armour. BeIIars
! BoHhag. Dull, EiseIe, Rowe, Trube.
| $500 meter Waik-BOHhag-
| 100 meter team raCe-CartmeU, Huff
| Taylor, Sheppard.
Reserye-Hamilton. Whitman. 1Ierri
/ n, Halstead.
! Discus doth styIeE)-Adame. Bur.
| roushs, Dearborn. Flanagan, GdrreIs
/ ellis, McGrath, Rose. Sheridan. Talbot
/ Javehu doth stylesl-Adams. Bur
! rOughs, Dearborn, Elana gan, Garrels
/ ellis, AICGrath, Rose. Sheridan, Talbot
1 WrestlinE-Fantam. MehnerI, feather
/ Dple; light, kTugi middle, Craigel Gerlg
and NaTEaues; heavy Talbot.
/ Observation-Disclosures, Goodwin. Foster
Hebne. Rich, and Trubenbach, in the
I lOG meter, 100 meter. ard team race.
/ 100 meters-Greene: GOessliug and
| Gosnell. breast and back stroke swims
| High and fancy diving Gaidzik
4 ROTueman.
Bicycle-Cameron, Hurley. Van Del
! Dries. and Weiutz, IN al cycling events
including pursuit race and tandem
bicycle.
Tug-of-war - Burroughs, Dearborn
Flanagan. ellis. MCGrath, Rose. ShCr
idan Talbot. Reserves. w. ". Coe
Garrels, Gifhn, HON., 3. E Sherman
Kruger
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Photo by Paine Studio.
REV. ARTHUR WILLIS SP00NER.
Large Congregation Attends I'm
pressIve Services at Sixth
Church.

The Rev. Arthur Willis spooner was
installed as pastor OF the Sixth Presby-
terrain Church last night
The Rev. J. Lee Allison, pastor
OF GuntOn Temple Memorial Temple,
presided. One OF the largest con-
gregauOns IN the history Of the
church attended the services, which
were most impressive. The Rev. Don
aid G. Macleod, pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church, preached the sermon,
and the Rev. George Bailey delivered
the charge 10 the new pastor. In de-
livering the charge 10 the congregation
the Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, pastor OF the
Fourth Presbyterian Church. gave "a
brief outline OF the history of the
church
Music was furnished by an or
chestra made up Of the pupils OF the
Sunday school
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
i69 PERMITS ISSUED
TO MOTOR DRIVERS
AL Who Have Temporary Privi-
leges Must Appear for EX-
animation hv BOARD
animation by Board.

II. n Woodward. secretary Of the
automobile board of the District. this
morning filed with the Commissioners
the report Of the semi-monthly meet
Ing Of the board June 8. Permits were
issued TO siXty-nine owners of auto
mobiles or motor cyc-es as follows:
Thirteen for electric, a for gasOIene,
for steam, and Tor motor cycles.
\ number Of persons to whom tenn
porary permits had been issued pend
ing examination, and who filed appIl-
cations Tor examination, failed 10 ap-
pear at the meeting They will be
warned against operating vehicles IN
the District without proper authority,
which can only be secured by success
fully passing q similar examination TO
mat which they failed 20 attend II
out authority they viii be liable to ar
( Lest and prosecution IN the Police Court
, The list follows.
p X. ". Bisseu. the Plymouth. Eleventh
ana streets northwest: W. w
GOumbe, III D street northwest; James
II Davidson, 1903 T street northwest.
Frank B. Keys, ST. I street northv est
Walter NJ Neal, 4S7 Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest; II. s. Palmer. 145O GIrard
street northwest, Samuel II, PerrOn g1q
! + street northeast; W. z. Spring 700
Massachusetts avenue northwest. and
u. +. Vernon, 3Ol Irving street north
west.
Duplicate permits have been issued
the following: c. r. Collins. NJ. D, 1911
K street northwest; n Monroe Hop
kins, 2l20 Bancroft place northwest;
Harry Owens, 1910 Thirty-fourth street
b northwest J. r. PendleJon, 1907 II
street northwest, and Guy H Remore,
l710 T street northwest.
+ The secretary reports that he will
make an investigation as 10 the legal
tty Of owners transferring numbers
B from one vehicle to another, a subject
which has concerned the District Off
Gals for several years.
The Washington times., 1908-06-10
OGDEN MILLS ARRIVES
FOR REID WEDDING

LONDON, June IO.-Ogden Mills. OF
New York, arrived in London today to
attend the wedding of Miss Jean Keid,
daughter of Whitelaw Reid. the Ameri-
can ambassador, to the Hon. John
Ward.
The array of bridal presents that is
being received by Miss Reid is one of
the mort beautiful and costly ever seen
IN London. Not only are her Ameri-
can friends remembering her with Law
ish gifts, but the King and Queen and
nearly sLl OF the members Of the Eng
lish royalty have sent costly presents.