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The Springdale news., 1908-02-14

Valentine post cards, some thing new, at Lichlyter News Cos.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17

Discussing poverty on one occasion,
the Dutch poet and economist Van
Eeden said. I'VE want reform, and we
want it about as badly as d Dutch stu
dent knew in my youth.
This students chum said to him:
Look here, I'm tired of the life
I've been leading for the past two
years I'm going to reform This morn
ing ! shall attend a lecture.
My student, a confirmed idier.
yawned, put down his pipe and an
swered
Yes 1t would be splendid to re-
form, and yet the beer is very good
here this morning. isn't itg ! tell you
what well do Well let my dog VII
helm decide whether we reform or not
Wilhelm decide! How will he do
itY
oh, it Is very simple. Wen tell the
waiter to bring a piece of sausage
Well set the sausage before Wilhelm
and If he eats 1t we stay where we
are. If be doesn't. we reform and 60 to
lectures - Washington Star
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
Landseer's Persistent Wooer.

Charles f4andseer was brother of
Sir Edwin land for some years. says
the writer of Leaves From Life, \
was the victim Of the most extraordi-
nary persecution that | should think
any man ever met with. An eccentric
woman fell desperately In love with
him and used to poster him first with
the most extravagant love letters and
then by lying in wait for him when
ever he left the house Finally she
issued invitations to the wedding, pre-
pared breakfast and an enormous cake
and called for poor Mr.. Landseer In a
carriage and pair, the horses decked
out with white satin streamers and she
herself dressed most gorgeously as a
bride. But that was the end of the per
secution. Her friends took her away.
and Mr. Landseer remained a bachelor
to the day Of his DEATH
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
BREED TO THE BEST
vIDOCQ 494OO

rs ONE OF THE KIND THAT PRODUCES THE DRAFT HORSES
the market calls for Being horse great size and quality he
the breed, indications
blood lines
grand sweepstakes Minnesota State Fair 1890
Florence grand sweepstakes at the
HE'S direct descendant of the greatest Of the breed
having double the odme Vdocq 48S 3
double Of Brilliant 1881 the sire Of draft horses known
Gilbert 5l54 64) the greatest OF
breed He is only backed up By records but BY great sale
stallion other
81 draft horses b draft breed
Vdocq gray foaed June 18th; 04 weighing POLO lbs
DID, He honestly by hisVght dam weighing 240
ganddam 2O6o lbs Of dam 2l2o s gandre Of dam 1000 lbs
Vdocqs 1900 bs his grands 1000 lb and his
1000 lbs Here sa line Of great weights and great winners
number Piles livery barn. Redwood Falls Mondays
Saturdays At miles of Redwood Falls Tues
o.
yand
n
a.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
What's In . Manner

Come here, Batese' roared DIR. Big
wig, head and only master of the
Cramton village school Il have today
received -ahem.a letter from AIR.
Johnson informing me that his son Is
unable to attend school III consequence
of thrashing yon yesterday inflicted
upon him. Is this fact, Batess
s'N-n-ro, sirr' quaiie6 Bates. III new
er touch i'm. z
But Dr. Bigwig did not believe. and
two minutes later Bates was asking
for permission to stand up III class, the
benches being Of wood
On the following day johnson re-
turned. and DR.. Bigwig sought justifi-
cation OF his act before the whole
class.
Did YOU tell your father that Bates
thrashed you?" he asked.
No, sir, piped the youth.
The masters eountenance clouded.
: But your father wrote to me, say
ing that Bates did itp lie Numbered
Il know e did, sniseled johnson
1T We're Billy Beauchamp did it, sir
but father couldn't speel geauchamp
so he wrote Bates London Answers
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
Montr0US
Invention.

1901. by George Ethelbert
Walsh

N M ONTRoUS was more seedy in
Az appearance than usual as he
~ Iistlessly dropped into the
a chair The dav was hot and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
Il HOPE I'LL SUIT yoU. J"

up at the sight Of his happiness and
said:
You'll take it?'
He looked hurt, the smile fading
from his features.
Tessr'
There were surprise and indignation
in the single word. Tess flushed and
quickly:
"Oh, didn't mean that was 90
dred that the thought Of $500 seemed
ike-like''-
For the first time he noted her drawn
ACE His own Immediately changed to
;ympathetic appreciation Of her view.
)oint
1T does seem like good deal" be
laid slowly. 1T would givegive you
low. for instance. nice long vacation.
md you need II. :"
Il wasn't thinking Of that" sha
hammered hurriedly.
For a week Montrpus was moody
nd depressed. He took no apparent
--lterest In his dinner. Tess gently raj
ed him and even changed his orders
, suit her idea Of what be needed.
ls face grew pale and drawn. Finally
ess said sharply 70 him one day'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
Forest Of STRANGE Trees.

The most extraordinary forest in the
world occupies a tableland some six
miles in width between 300 and 400
feet above the sea near the west coast
of Africa The peculiarly of the trees
of this forest Is that, though their
trunks are as much as four feet In di-
ameter, they attain the height Of only
one foot. No tree bears more than two
leaves. and these attain a length Of six
and breadth OF two feet The flowers
make gorgeous crimson clusters.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17

sld Va sles| a. 6|zz 8 a. |ll|
~ VIII did lhIz Y6u yo{i' 4
Then DE absurdlfy of It made him
hesitate What in6o6nce could poor.
frlendless waitress have NTH one a.
the wea1thiest corporations Of the
country Clearly It was mere coin
cidence! But Il puzzled him. and be
looked to her for a. explanation.
She stood near him With half averfed
face. From the clear cut profile. with
its delicate outline and suggestive
curves or cheek and chin, his eyes
wandered back to the table from which
be had picked the document There
were. other papers loosened from the
rubber band memorandum. loose
sheet OF some printed matter. an un-
opened letter and card The letter
and card attracted his gaze He dwelt
upon them for an instant and then
started as though touched by d lire
wire.
Tess ne murmured abstractedly.
picking up the card and letter. can
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17


You explain how you got that paper
and this this
His voice traiied of. and he added.
reading the card:
Miss Morley
He turned 1t over and gazed ait the
back then looked at the handwriting
on the unopened letter.
Miss Morley he read again.
Tess could stand it no longer She
held out a hand for her property. He
watched her, cynical smile slowly
framing itself on his lips.
You're not Tess--Tess harrington"
he went on. returning the card and let
ter. "It's a little game Of deceit you've
been playing Miss Morley! And old
John Morley is the president Of the
Consolidated Tin Can companyt 1t Is
quite q eoincidenceI''
His laugh was nirthless ana harsh.
something like sheer curling his lips.
She WINGED under it, but moment
later she turned impulsiyely toward
him and explained
x did not intend to deceive You. III
was there in the restaurant for-for the
experience. wanted to see for myself
how others lived | did not want to
give to charity Extraordinarily. and"-i
He interrupted sharply:
Charity. Oh, yes. It was charity to-
She stopped him with an imperious
look. The shame mounted to his fore
head
No. didn't mean that be apollo
gized. But must have the contract
cancelled. could not accept the royal
ties on the patent in that way
She watched him with dumb look
of pain on her face When she held
out her hands. he did not see them.
His eyes were bright with new deter
mination
You do not wish to offend me-" she
began slowly. latter all, our friend
ship and what has happened. should
small thing like this stand between
us 2"
1T IS what has happened between us
that makes this impossible, Tess be
replied. smiling as he emphasized the
old name which had grown so dear to
him. Il knew Tess harrington. do
not know Miss Morley
II before there had lurked any hope
in his heart, it was now forever sup
pressed. Tess the girl be had loved
was no more, and in her place was
He shuddered and turned from her
Il must 60, be murmured gently.
afx1
her face. Then suddenly she took the
copy Of the contract aud tore it in two.
casting the two pieces In the open fire.
place.
If this makes the difference" she
said firmly. Il shall have the original
destroyed like this. It is not worth the
loss Of such-such friendship as ours
Now I'm Tess again simply Tess Bar
rington, the obscure waitress at DIS.
I'm tired, horribly tired. and need 4
vacation. See the circles under nv
eyesl Do they not appeal to you3
Think what z vacation we could take
on $2,000l Wouldn't It b glorious7'
The saucy eyes and smiling face were
close to his. He held hts breath and
clinched bis teeth. then slowly shook
his head. He replied with evident ct
fort:
mo. no. That does not alter Il me
illusion y broken. Tess poor Tess. is
no moreTs 8
she uttered little cry Of dismay
the color fading from her face. I'M
DulaiYn3V ahe effpfrhad fo.-<h 49,,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17

N ~ ONTROUS was more seedy IN
Az appearance than usual as he
listlessly dropped into the
chair The day was hot. and
the stuffy little restaurant made his
head ache
When he looked up to give his order
the new waitress smiled and In reply
to his question said:
"Patsy's gone. and I've taken her
place | hope I'll suit you.''
Montrous thought the name better
than Patsy. and the face and figure
fitted 1t admirably. Tess-Tess Bar
rington! 1t sounded good. and the eyes
were wondrously liquid and brown.
The dinner hour was an oasis in the
desert of work and worry. Montrous
began to drop in earlier to avoid the
MONDAY rush. Once when the table
presided over by Tess was crowded he
1nwillingly took his place at another
AS the days and weeks passed the new
waitress looked tagged in common
with the rest
When do you take Your vacation?''
be asked one day
u don't think III take any" she said,
with a sad smile. 1T costs too much =
Montrous understood a vacation
without wages would be a joyless af
fair
II suppose you take yours soony
she murmured.
NO; not this year" he blurted out
II can't-not until my patent comes
out
This was the first time he had spoken
TO stranger about his patent and he
wondered at his words. But he con.
tinued:
You see, I'm poor and must make
this patent go IT'S great one, but
they don't see it that way. or want to
buy II outright for a mere song. But
I'll starve before they get 1t that way =,
The subtle power which had induced
him to reveal this much of his inner
life TO Tess could not be explained He
was no psychologist He had no time
to take an inventory of his emotions A
week passed without further reference
to his work Then one day she asked
half apologetically:
Can see the patent?'
Sure! But it may not interest you
It's all about-about making tin cans"
He laughed at the crude description
and then added:
ITS a machine that will save thou
4 sands millions-to manufacturers Of
tin cans. I'll bring it around If you'll
let me-"
Montrous made the patent an excuse
for calling often
zone concern offered me five hun
drfd for It" be exclaimed scornfuIly
Think of 1t! Five hundred for two
years work.
IN the middle Of the summer be
beamed into the restaurant on q very
hot day and whispered softly: !.
What do you think, Tess? I've got
a raise. The great Consolidated Tin
Can company offered me 81, 500 today
for the PATENT
She was tired with the days unre-
mitting work. and the lines on her
face were drawn. but she frightened
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-06-17
Missed the lob.

Molly Just dote on Uncle Sans
brave sailor boys Cholly-I wath
thinking Of Joining the navy at one
time. Molly oh. why didn't youg
Cholly Why, vote to the secretary
Of the navy for q position as admiral
but he did not weply Judge.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
CONVICTS' CHRISTMAS DINNER

By order of the State Board OF
Penitentiary Commissioners the
convicts at the penitentiary and
at the state farm and at the
various camps were served with
an unusually good and palatable
dinner on Christmas day. The
biz Of fare was selected by S.
Cohn, superintendent Of the peni-
tertiary cooks, and the meal was
prepared under his direction.
The spread consisted of roast
beef with brown gravy, roast
pork With apple sauce, turnlps
and potatoes, cold slaw, apple
pie. ginger cake and coffee. The
meal is said to have been the
best ever served the convicts on
a Christmas or any other holiday.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
PINDALL S BAD HABIT

Acting Goyefner X. o. PindaII
is addicted to what he considers
a bad habit, the indulgence Of
which he had made up his mind
to forswear on New Years day,
bat which he will not do owing
to tn insistance of his friends
that he shall keep it up. This IS
the smoking habit. The Cover
ner burns from 10 to Il cigars a
day. He recently concluded
that he would give up smoking
and had made up his mind to
abandon the habit on January l..
He received yesterday from II
friends as many boxes of fra
grant cigars as a Christmas re-
membrane from each. He
smoked some of them yesterday
and enjoyed the effects of them.
| cant smoke all these cigars
between now and the first of the
year" he said, as he was enjoy
ing the flavor of one Of them
yesterday in the quitude of his
office, so | will have to abandon
my intention of swearing off
smoking. 1t is the only bad hab-
it | have, and my friends are re-
sponsible for my retention of it. y
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02

B. Mckenzie, founder of this
paper, a majority of his interest
in the News Printing Co. This
puts the controlling Interest in
the hands of Mr.. Aylmer Evans
and Mr.. Orner, although Mr.
Mckenzie will continue to con-
troll the editorial policies of the
paper. The deal takes effect Jan.
|. This also means that Prescott
will become the headquarters OF
the Prather Construction Go.
Messrs. Orner and Evans came
to Prescott about the same time,
a few months ago, becoming tast
friends at once and both have
developed a feeling for Prescott
that caused them to locate here
permanently. The Prescott
Daily News.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
/, i. Gi5;f4SES
MAKES 4 HAPPY HOME
Y Happy Christmas N j Poor Widowed
fin,htf.S tome


o. tie eve OF Ne I'D day Of Deem
Der, 1907, Dr.. Belts entered the home
of Mrs Stark, IN de vicinity Of SUIT
ton fhfteea miles awavl, who had been
suffering intensely for four weeks with
neuralgia in the head, catarrh of the
head and bronchial tubes, stomach and
liver abnornals The pam and tention
had been SO great on the nerves of
sensation that the bell of the clock had
to be mutfieG to deaden the sound.
The least little Jar OF noise would in
crease her suffering. The son and two
daughters had to Law away their musi
cal instruments. The vocal organs of
those young people had been still as
death for four weeks. In the morning
of the oath the mother was sitting up
by the fire with bright eyes and
cheerful countenance The muft1es were
removed from the face of the family
clock; the musical instruments were
brought from their place of stiffness
X
little bell of the family clock chimed
the hour of the day; at once the sweet
strains of music began to vibrate; once
more sweet harmony of musical sounds
came forth from the vocal organs of
those Christian young people; the emo
tons of JOY and happiness rose up in
the heart Of that Christian mother, and
tears of gratitude trickled down our
cheeks. Expressions of JOY and glad
ness was visible on the cheeks of that
little family group. Thanks to God
went up from that LITTLE cluster of
Christians for the gift of the science
of drugless healing. The writer has
passed Christmas ewes and days for
over half century, but this one seemed
to excel them all in joy and hap pness.
The writer had 50 many calls, and
vas kept so busy relieving the afflicted
that he never got back to his office un-
til II 80 Saturday, the 18th This will
explain to those who came for treat
ment why | was absent. Afflicted peo
pie, if you wish to enjoy health and
happiness without dlugs in 1903 come
to Prescott, Ark, or go to Nevada,
Mo-, and you will get it.
PROF. W. P. Belts,
Prescott, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
THEY PROMISE TO BE GOOD.

Judge John {. Edwards held a
special session of the Miller
county court at TeNarkana last
Friday for the purpose Of passing
on application for liquor dealers
licenses for the year 1908.
There were nine applications
and all were granted, as follows:
Mike Cassidy, Joseph Huckins.
Dan Gallagher Joe |. Sella.
Anthony Sweeney, w. T. McWil-
Hams, Dan Gallagher, Smith Drug
company and Ben Nandenveigh.
The license for each is $500 for
the county, $500 for the state
ana 500 for the city, or a tolal
of $500, The total amount of
fees ehargedon each license will
amount to about $50 Each one
Of the parties was required l.
sign an ron-clad obligation Is
keep sober while ON day. l. E5..
their place Of bushes Tree from
gambling and disorder of all
kinds. 10 observe strictly al III
laws Of the state regulating the
liquor traffic, with the full ua-
derstanding and agreement To
have their licenses revoked. far
feiting all money paid for same,
should heyfail in the perform
ance of }aid obligation or any
part of i
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
FARMERS COURSE IN AGRICULT URE

Catalogues of the Second An
nGal Farmers Course in Agri-
culture, to be held in the Agri-
cultural Building, University of
Arkansas, January 9Th to 18th,
1867. have Just been issued and
macy be- obtained free upon re-
quest by all desiring same.
Vast sums Of money have been
spent throughout the world dur
me the past twenty-five years,
and thousands of on most COM
retent scientists have devoted
their time and energy to the dis
e9Nery OF new scientific truths in
the realm Of agriculture. As a
result of this. improved methods
o. producing farm crops and
fruits, and teeulng and caring
tTrauim1Ls, haze been discovered
sad worked cut. The opportunity
taae advantage u the -
aylaads is open 81 tie ,aacts
ii. Arkansas and adjoining states
H. attending tht above ment.on-
ct farmers eums~.
The expenses are nominal
Only railroad fare and board, -
latter not exceeding s. to 81 FOR
tie two weeks. Catalogue will
be mailed upon application 10
V. G. Vincenheller, director
Arkansas Agriculture KXp eri-
ment Station, Fayetteville. ARK.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02

We congratulate Secretary of
State 0. {. Ludwig in selecting
Mr., Rufus Mcdaniel. of Arkedel-
delphia, as deputy. as successor
tc +. l.. MeHaney. Mr.. Me-
Daniel is a nephew of Augustus
H, Garland, who was at one time
governor of Arkansas and was
attorney general of the United
States during CIeveland's ad-
ministration. Mr. Mcdaniel is
also nephew Of Mrs. T. Il. Ware
and Mrs, Belle Black of this city.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
0. C. lUDWIG'S SUSPeNDERS

A friend in the sticks present
ed Secretary of State 0. C.Lud-
wig with a handsome pair of silk
suspenders on Christmas. The
present was received through the
mail, the package having on it a
special delivery stamp. A card
in the box bore the greetings of
the season with the query,
=" Lud,' why don't you wear
galluses?'
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02

Pure religion and undefiled
before God and the Father is this:
To visit the fatherleSs andwidows
in their affection. - Bible.
Would not this be a splendid
season of the year, and an oppor-
tune time for those who are bless
ed with this worlds goods to
put into practice the above
declaration?
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
GANDERBONE'S JANUARY FORECAST

The big bet for this month will
be Taft. The Atlantic fleet will
approach the Horn with a bent
spy glass, looking around for
Japs. 20, He'll whispered in
Uncle Joe Cannon's ear, will be
the password to get anything
before Congress. Japan will
have a slack month at the Maya
saki navy yards, and will build
only twenty-seven more war
ships. The guess on Roosevelt's
future for this month will be that
he will become a Congressman
after he leaves the White House,
and will go into the ring with
Williams and DeArmond. Mr..
Bryan will walk around the Demo
cratic nomination with a hammer.
to seeif there is any place where
he could nail it down. Money
will continue shy, rising out of
range and flying eight miles. Mr..
Lawson will put his mask on and
go back into the game, jobs will
continue to run when they see
you coming, and sometime dur
ing the month Mr.. Morgan will
decide whether he has all the
money he wants now, or if he
will continue the panic.
After the Goth we shall be I'M
der the influence of Aquarius the
water carrier, the eleventh sign
Of the Zodiac. Under this favor
able sign, Prohibition will es-
tablish about eighty more storm
centers, boose will run another
mile in nothing south Of the
Mason 4 Dixon line. and Carrie
Nation will work with a Ratchet
in each hand. To quote an Omar
Of the Oklahoma desert,
Hush httlc bsr-room.
Don't yaa cry
You'll 10 a drag store
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
SPECIALS.

| have the following bar
gains in nearby lands that
will certainly appear very at
tractive to anyone wishing to
buy home:
6 acres close TO corporation.
fine building sites, Can be
divided to suit purchaser or
sold as a whole.
40 acres within one mile of
Prescott, first class upland.
All under fence, with small
dwelling,
% acres ridge land, - mile
cat. Beautiful building place.
An >0-acre newly improved
iarm two miles from Prescott,
ou rural mail line and tele-
phone line. All under fence.
| also have a client with
some coed mules and some
farming implements for sale.
See me for prices and terms
Oh these. II YOU want them.
it costs little to talk about
them.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02

The Pcayune is authorized to an
nounce Hon. j. H. McCollum, of Hope,
Hampstead county, as candidate for
Congress from this (the 7th District
Subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02

The Picayune is authorized to an
nounce Hon R. M. Wallace, of Mag
noia, Columbia county, as cadidate
for Congress from this (the 7th Dis
trict) Subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
FOR SHERIFF

The Picayune is authorized to an
nounce John p Warren for Sheriff of
Nevada county, Arkansas, subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02

The Picayune is authorized to an
nounce Hon H. S. Powell, of Camden,
Ouachita county, as candidate for
Congress from this (the 7th district
Subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party,
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE CALL.

A meeting of the democratic
central committee is hereby call
ed to meet at the court house in
Prescott on the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1903. at 10 o'clock a. m.
Every member of the committee
is urged to be present.
w. V. TOMPKINS, Chm.
T. r. WRIGHT. Secretary.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-01-02
ClXCN & SIMPSON
RIdCkSmifhS and
WO0dWOrknRn
Horse Shoein& a Speciality.
West Main, Prescott.
STnAIED

From my tarm near DeAnn,
Ark, October II, 1907, one light
brown thrce-quarter Jersey muly
milk cow. with some white on
body and legs. marked under
half crop in left ear and swallow
fork in right ear. VIII pay a
liberal reward for her delivery or
whereabouts. Address me at
Emmett, Ark, Route No. l, Box %.
T. B. H0NEYCUTT.