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The Newark journal., 1908-06-12
BIG BOTTOM FARM FOR SALE

We have for sale one of the finest
farms in the famous Big Bottom, only
81 miles from Newark, consisting of
.342 acres, $50 acres of which is in culti-
walton, and produces % to 70 bushels
of corn or bale of cotton per acre.
This is one of the finest farms in
Bio Bottom which is noted for its
immense yields of cotton, corn and
alfalfa.
There are five tenant houses on the
farm. of two to four rooms each and
two good large box barns.
A genuine bargain If taken at once.
Henderson Real Estate Co., Newark,
Ark.
The Newark journal., 1908-06-12

SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Public School Closes With Appropr-
ate Exercises at the Church

The school commencement, which
took place last Friday evening at the
Christian church was one Of the bril-
liant successes of the year, and there
was no lack audience to witness the
workmanship wrought out by the earn
est endeavor of pupils and teachers.
An Eour before the doors were set
ajar people were vending their way
thither, and when the appointed hour
arrived the house was filled to its
capacity. We look not upon this vast
gathering on the ground that "a free
show draws the crowd" but that the
people realize and feel that they have
an interest in their public schools, and
this was but fair manifestation of it.
AS they beheld this elimination of
we'll applied and judiciously directed
efforts they must certainly coneede
that the liberal support they have
given has not been lavished in vain or
trusted to hands that have misapplied
it: and while it does take means to
maintain our school system it is means
well applied and repays in benefits
many times over.
Among the entire number who par
ticipated there is not a dim star: they
all acquitted themselves with honor.
The Newark journal., 1908-06-12
MRS. MAGGIE HOLCOMBE

Sister Maggie NJ. Holcombe was
born in Rutherford county North
Carolina, November 10, 1869, and at
the age of Is years professed hope
in Christ. and joined the NJ. Is. Church.
In 1894, with her parents, she moved
to independence county, Arkansas,
and on March IA, 1900, was united in
marriage with Bro. Mat Holcombe.
On July p, 1901, she joined the M. p.
Church at Pleasant Hill, of which she
which occurred about o'clock Satur-
day morning June 6, 1908.
Sister Maggie was taken sick Janu-
airy "a with that dreaded disease, con-
sumption. Everything was done that
loving hands could do to relieve her
suffering and restore her to health,
but she gradually grew worse.
Friday before her death, her doctor,
Bro. Bevens, and her loved ones told
her that all had been done they could
do, and she could not get we'll. She
told them that her way was clear and
she did not fear death, but was sorrow
to have to leave her husband and little
children, but ii it was the will of the
Lord, she was ready. She got very
happy and rejoiced in the hope of the
glory of God-said she could not cry
but wanted to rejoice. She then called
her husband and children and shook
hands with them and told them to meet
present, one by one, and bid them
good bye, asking each one to come on
and meet her in the glory world. Then
she told her loved ones how she want
ed to be dressed and then turned and
asked her husband if that suited him.
She then told Sister Leve Holcombe
she would give her her sweet little
baby that was just 8 days old.
Sister Maggie left loving husband
who was SO faithful and kind and
patientin her sickness, three sweet little
boys, two atfectonate brothers, Pete
and Frank Fortune, and host of
other relatives and friends.
| want to say to the heart broken
husband, brothers and friends to weep
not for Maggie as those that have no
hope, for Sister Maggie is not dead,
but sleeping; and you will meet her
again if you live faithful as she has
lived. AS you think of the last re-
quest OF one that was dear to you, to
meet her in heaven, may you look up
to God and cast all your care on him;
he will help you.
The funeral services were conducted
by the writer at the Holcombe family
cemetery, after which the body was
laid to- rest there to sleep until the re-
surrection morning.
d. w. MCGINNIs, Pastor. S
The Newark journal., 1908-06-12
COUNTY UNION MEETING

The Independence County Union F..
f. & c. U. of A., will meet in regular
session June 26 and 81, 1908, with
Corner Stone Local Union No. 1913,
located four miles east of Pleasant
Plains.
A full delegation is desired. The
Union will open at 10 o'clock a. M.
Friday, the first day.
w. d. BURLINGTON, Sec. Treas.
The Newark journal., 1908-06-12
LIGHT PLANT FINISHED

Cotton Plant, June 1.-THE Cotton
Plant Electric and Power Company
turned on their lights here last night
and the town was in jubilee over the
success of the enterprise. The lights
gave splendid test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02

Toledo, O., September IA street pa- rade of civic character predatory to the G. A. R. parade of veterans tomor- row and the dedication of the Fort Meigs monument at Perrysburg 12 miles from Toledo divided interest to- day in the 42d encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
 Forty thousand journeyed by trolley and boat to the historic spot where Gen. William Henry Harrison in 1S12-13 checked the ambitions of the British general. Proctor Many speeches were made, chief among them being the ut terances of Senator J. B. Foraker. Gov ernor Harris and Gen. Bennett IL Young, who represented Governor Will son of Kentucky, who was unable to be present. General Young said in part:
 What a marvellous thing Ii Is to be able to stand in this distant state and Say 1t Is our country? l came from the state of Kentucky to thank the peo- pie of the Maumee valley for this mag nifcent monument to our dead. There We're only 1900 men killed in the war of 1872, and of that number fate put 1t up u INCnluChy lO SdCIlliCc Iupu oI hCi sons My kinsmen were in that fort on the day of May 5, 1913, and fought in the battles which saved this valley from conquest.
 Tt makes heap of difference how you come to Ohio. I came to Ohio once and you all took me and put me in the penitentiary. l am here now as a happy guest. 1 thought 1t a hardship that God should decide that our cause should fail, but I have since come to the con clusion that God knew better than I did, for this Is the greatest, grandest and most progressive nation In the W orld. I will say now that l thank God for the result, although it was a bitter pill at the time.
 q have come to bear to you the grateful thanks of Kentucky. You men who have for 40 years persevered with zeal in the work of commemorating this ground, deserve the gratitude not orly of Kentucky, but the gratitude of the whole country.
 Tt was the spirit generated by the men who fell here in defense of the Ohio settlements that made the armies of the north and south the greatest volunteer armies that ever ratiIed around a flag and cause, braving death with a courage which only free men can feel and that has made this the greatest nation of history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
TROUBLE BREWING
 FOR REPUBLICANS

Chicago, September 1.-Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock of the republican national committee, found a political problem in Illinois that is causing him about as much worry as the Hughes situation Tn New York state. The recent primaries engendered so much bitterness between the Deneen and Yates factions over the governorship and the Hopkins and Foss factions over the senatorship that the party leaders in the state, who VIII pc held responsible for the success or laii- ure of the national ticket, have found It necessary to direct their attention toward the formation of harmony programme. If it is impossible to do so these state leaders will draw MT. Hitchcock into the case as an arbitrator. During the day Chairman Hitchcock had conferences with Speaker Cannon, Representative Mckin- ley, chairman of the congressional com mittee; Senator Hopkins, Governor Deneen Representative Chapman, Repre- sentative Lowden, a member of the exec utive committee of the national commit tee, and Fred c. Upham, assistant treas- urer of the national committed IL was announced that the conference related to phases of the national campaign ana the cooperation that is to be had between the national committee and the congress sional committee. It is known, however, that MT. Hitchcock was urged to use ms influence to get all forces in the party back of the campaign to be made by GOV ernor Deneen for reelection, and to orlng Representative Foss and his frienos m line for Senator Hopkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Big Street Parade By
 Grand Army Veterans
Toledo Scene of Great Feviy Encampment of War Sur Monument To Heroes of 1912 Is Dedicated at Fort Megs, Where Gen. William Henry liar
 rison Defeated British and Indians

When overnor Harris and his party arrived on the ground shortly after Ii o'clock this forenoon the governors salute of r guns was thundered from the field pieces of Battery B, under command of Capt. Grand s. Taylor. When the bunt- ing which draped the newly completed monument was drawn by the hand of David Robinson, Jr.. four guns of the battery gave another salute, and the band burst into patriotic music, which was almost drowned by the cheers from several thousand throats.
 The gubernatorial party included Sen tors Foralzer and Dick.
 Senator Foraker, after speaking of the growth of the country since the battle at Fort Meigs, and eulogizing those who took part fin it, proceeded to emphasize the dangers that must attend any encroach- ment by one of three coordinate branches of the government on the rights of duties of either of the others
 Worse than legislative and judicial discord," said he, would be an invasion of either of the other departments by the executive. All the powers of that de- pertinent are consolidated in a single in- dividual. He is the commander-in-chief of the army and the navy. He has in his own hands all the tremendous power of public patronage. He not only has un- der his control and subject To his WILL so far as their tenure is concerned, thou sands of office holders, but he has even more immediately under his command constantly increasing army of more, at the present time, than 5000 special agents, inspectors and secret service men, whose highest law Is his bidding.
 Under bold, aggressive, interruptions and designing executive, this power of appointment and these armies of ap- pointees could be so exercised and di- rected as to destroy the independence and impair the usefulness and efficiency of both the other departments.
 Such practices are of such serious character that they are not likely often to occur, but nevertheless we should be ever watchful to rebuke them when they do occur. lest in them we find our un- doing.
 'All the teachings of history proclaim that there is no safety except where there Is eternal vigilance. If there should come necessity for changes in our organic law let us make them in accordance with its provisions having the requisite patience and patriotism therefor, and ever remem- boring and believing that what Washing ton and his associates framed and Lincoln and his associates, with the help of that grand old Union army perfected, is good enough for you and me, and for all who are coming after us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
DEFAUITER ARRESTED.
Man 70 Years Old Has Been In Hldinq
 From Authorities.

Havana, September 1.-Rlcardo Rodl- guez, chief of the bureau of supplies and vouchers In the Havana postoffice, who disappeared after the discovery of u short age in that department amounting to s53,- 1S5, was arrested by the police tonight. He was in hiding and disguised when the police who have been searching for him since Friday found him.
 Rodriguez is 70 years of age. and was employed for ten years in the Phiiadel- pha postoffice, entering the Cuban serv- ice from that city at the time of the first American intervention.
 According to the police. the thieving in the bureau of supplies has been going on for several years. Suspicion was at last aroused and Postmaster General Hernan- deg. who was not long in learning that the practice centered in the bureau In which Rodriguez was chief, ordered an accounting of all the stamps, whereby the exact amount of the deficiency was ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
PIRATE CHASE
 AND INDIAN FIGHT

Chicago, September LA combination of today on the sanitary canal and was part icipated In by the two members of the Chicago detective bureau, W. c. Wilcox, an official of the Reeves Pulley company and Edward Burnett, alias "Injun Ed who asserts he is a full blooded Potowa- tonic Indian. Burnett. who is 30 years old and who played the role of william, is now under arrest at central police sta ton charged with stealing Wilcoxs $500 motor boat named 'The Alice" He con fessed to the theft, according to the po- lice, who believe that he is responsible for the disappearance of three other boats which have been taken from the basin near the Columbia Yacht clubs quarters the past month.
 The theft of "The Alice" was discov- cred early today and Detectives Folsom and Johnson were detailed to run down the thief. Wilcox chartered the Elf" one of the fastest boats around Chicago and started down the south branch of the Chicago river in search of the missing craft. Finding no trace of the boat in the river the party forged into the drain age canal going towards Lockport at top speed. When about five miles from Lock port the party came in sight of the "rhe Alice" moored to the banks of the canal. Burnett had moored the stolen craft and had laid down to rest.
 His Indian intuition instantly apparently warned him of the approach of his pur- suers for while the approaching boat was still mile away Burnett discovered it and immediately jumped into his newly acquired craft and started away at full speed The Elf however, was the fast CT of the two boats and the detectives were soon within revolver range. They fired several shots at the fleeing Indian. but he crouched low in the boat, thus missing the shots At Lockport, however, the bear trap dam effectually stopped the voyage of 'The Alice" and the Indian was forced to surrender. He was brought back to Chicago on "The Elf which he was forced to pilot back to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
Meeting Is Preliminary to Great Con-
 gress Next Year.

Geneva, September 1.-The International Council of Women, which was organized by American women at the Chicago worlds fair in 1893, and whose member ship totals about 100000 representing all parts of the world. held its opening session here today The work of the council will be preliminary to the great congress of women to be held next year at Toronto Canada. The American dele gates present include Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. the vice president of the Ameri- can council; the Rev. Anna H. Shaw, Mrs E. B. Grannis and Miss B. M West
 Lady Aberdeen, the wife of the lord lieutenant of Ireland who is the presi- dent of the council delivered the opening address, after which the council ad- 1ourned, the delegates proceeding by steamer to Champagne de L'Imperatrice, the historical chateau of Empress Joseph inc, where a garden party was given in their honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02

Niagara Falls. N. Y, September l. Fearing a storm on Lake Ontario the crew on board the racing balloon Viiie de Dieppe tried to descend at Niagara Falls today. The rip cord failed to work properly, resulting in poor iand- ing. The three men in the basket got d bad shaking up and narrowly es- capped death in the whirlpool rapios. Captain Mueller, in charge of the bal loon suffered the most. He was taken to a hospital tonight and may be in ternally injured, With Captain Mueller were Perry Gregory, 16 years of age, and Gerald Gregory, IS years of age, sons of c. F. Gregory of Chicago, secre- tary of the American Federation of Aerial Clubs.
 The Vile de Dieppe left Columbus, O.. at S.30 last night. Their journey through the air was uneventful until o'clock this morning, when they ran into troublesome air currents over Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Plea for Higher Freight Rates.

New Orleans, September 1.-At a meet ing here last night of representatives of all branches of organized labor em-loyed by railroads committee was appointed to go to Baton Rouge, the state capital, and urge the Louisiana railroad commits sion to desist from it's efforts to prevent the railroads from raising their freight rates. The railroad trainmen and others say that they are convinced that if the railroads fail in their efforts to raise their freight rates that a cut in the wages of all employees will result. The committee was also instructed to inform the inter- state commerce commission of the posi- ton they had taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
$1OO,OOO LOSS BY
 FIRE IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, September LA spectacular fire tonight destroyed the plants of the Atlanta Trunk Factory and the Empire Printing and Box company, burned a quantity of lumber and damaged a num- Der of small wooden buildings. The loss is estimated at $100 000.
 The fire spread rapidly soon after it was discovered and a general alarm was turned in. Only a narrow street sep arated the burning factories from many residences and it was with great diff culty that the firemen kept the flames from crossing this street The burned buildings are located on Madison ave- nue between Peters and Castleberry streets are run back to the Central of Georgia railroad tracks.
 The origin of the fire is unknown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
POLICE FAIL UTTERLY
 IN ATLANTIC CITY CASE

willing to discuss the highway robbery theory practically for the first time since the night of the occurrence. They say there is a possibility of a robber having attempted to hold up the pair in the roll ing chair and of having lost his head and fired when Roberts, who is said to be or powerful physique, jumped out of the vehicle and when the negro pushing the chair went running down the board walk for help. The fact that nothing was stolen has been the mainstay of the po- lice in discarding the robbery idea. Mrs Williams statement as to the resistance which Roberts proposed to offer may have had something to do with the will ingness of the authorities to discuss, all though. they do not admit it, the theory of an attempted hold up.
 Public interest in the case here is de- cidedly on the wane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Accident to Royal Couple.

Berlin, September 1.-Particulars or an automobile accident to Crown Prince Freidrich Wilhelm and the Crown have just leaked out. A hay cart forced the Princes motor into ditch, where it turned over. The occupants of the car suffered no injury, but were unable to get from under the machine until peas ants came to their assistance The Crown Prince handed over a sum of money for the benefit of the poor of that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02

Atlantic City, N. J., September 1.-There were further indications today, of a com plete standstill in the police investigation into the shooting of Charles B. Roberts of Baltimore on the board walk six days ago. Chief of Police Woodruff said to- day that W. s. G. Williams of Baltimore, husband of the woman who was with Roberts at the time of the attack, had been eliminated, and it was not believed that MT. Williams could throw any light upon the circumstances of the shooting. The chief further stated that he believed it would be two weeks or more before developments might be expected. Rob erts continues to improve, 1t is said at the city hospital, and there are strong chances for his recovery.
 Members of the police force today were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Paue f..

 vermonts state election has about the w, J. Bryan makes speaking tour in North Dakota. Democratic outlook in New York is inn proving. Grand Army veterans parade in Toledo Seven persons drown on coast of Maine.
 Page 2. Negro shoots at officer near Woodward Fourth district teachers to meet Campaign text book is a hummer.
 Page 3. Feagin decision set aside by Judge Jones. President Garth resigns from fair asso- citation at Huntsville
 Page q. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Governor Conner thanks troops for work Guring strike. Elaborate plans for Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic reception Mrs. J. w. Alexander shot at Pratt City. II J. V. Allen made secretary Coal Oper- ators' association. Alleged blind tiger plays joke on Mayor Ward. Dangerous fire in business district with loss of s30,000.
 Page 6. Ensley voters have chance to register
 Page 2. Social events. Dolly Dalrymple writes for women.
 Page g. Stock market continues bullish. Cotton declines on bullish crop report Wheat corn and oats advance
 Page 10. Birmingham wins close game from Lit/ tie Rock. l New York increases lead in NatioY league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Painters on Strike.

New Orleans, September About 5c0 men, comprising practically the total membership of the Painters union. went on a strike here today. The painters are demanding an increase in wages amount ing to about 15 per cent and are asking for other concessions. The present scale is $3.50 a day. Members of the Master Painters association say that no conces- sions will be made to their employees un- der the present financial conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Fiqhtinq In Persia.

St. Petersburg, September IA special dispatch received here from Teheran says it is reported from Tabriz that Satar Khan has inflicted a decisive defeat on the troops of the Shah, in which the gov ernment soldiers lost 800 men in killed and wounded. Civil war is raging anew in Tabriz province. The negotiations for Persian state loan to be placed in Great Britain, France and Russia have come to naught, las the Shah refused European control of the finances of the empire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
TraveIina Man Drops Dead.

Dallas, Tex, September 1.-J. B. Poston, grand senior counsellor of the United Commercial Travellers of Texas, dropped dead while playing a game of whist in Denison last night His remains will be shipped to Memphis for burial. He was an ex-Confederate soldier, serving with Forrest during the civil war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Section Foreman Suicides.

Montgomery, September IA special to the Advertiser from Pensacola Fla says At Marianna, east of Pensacola, today at noon, T. A. Brown, section foreman of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shot himself with a revolver, infictng wound from which he will die. When the crew went to the car for dinner Brown retired to his own car and within a few minutes a shot was heard. When the men reached the car they found Brown unconscious and he is not ex- pected to live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Sven Hedin Is Safe.

Stockholm, September 1.-Sven Hedin, the Swedish explorer, who, in 1900, started from Chinese-Turkestan on journey of exploration to Thibet and who was last heard from In the summer of 1907, has sent a letter to his parents here, which they have just received, stating that he and his party are safe and that they will arrive in Simla early in September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02
Filipino Kills a spaniard.

Houma, La, September 1.-Anthony Rodriguez, a spaniard, was shot and killed by Pablo Rozell, Filipino, Satur- day afternoon on Timbelier island. The men were ''shrimpers" in the employ of a packing company and were in camp on the island at the time. difficulty arose over a block of ice and they were en- gagged in a war of words from their re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-02

Washington. September 1-(Special)- "The democratic outlook appears to me to have grown steadily more favorable ever since MT. Bryan's nomination." said former Senator Pasco of Florida tonight.
 q have been on a visit through New York state, and up into Canada, and the trip has not made me feel any less san- guine about the democratic chances. There is a deep feeling among the repub- licans of New York over the nomination of a candidate for governor. I think Governor Hughes will be renominatee but whether or not he is there appears be sufficient differences between the re.